WALVIS BAY— Namibia’s fishing industry continues to pocket millions from by-catches while the government only gets a fraction of the revenue, a report has unearthed. In 2023, the total landed value of by-catches stood at a staggering N$428 million. Of this, only 15%— approximately N$64 million— ended in the State’s coffers. The bulk of the...
SWAKOPMUND — Former mayor of Walvis Bay Manuel de Castro, says late Founding President Sam Nujoma’s life can only be celebrated by fulfilling his vision for Namibia. De Castro, the first elected mayor of the town after its reintegration into Namibia, said Nujoma’s vision for Namibia and his courage to ensure the country remained free...
SWAKOPMUND – Erongo governor Neville Andre has urged regional councillors to prioritise accountability and good governance in executing their duties. Speaking at the first regional council meeting in Swakopmund recently, Andre reminded councillors of their constitutional responsibilities. He highlighted the distinct mandates of the chairperson of the regional council and the governor’s office, as stipulated...
SWAKOPMUND – Henties Bay residents can finally breathe a sigh of relief after the town’s municipality ended its contract with debt collection agency RedForce. The relationship was marred by court battles and public protests. In a statement released on 31 January, the town informed its residents that the contract with RedForce has officially ended as...
Eveline de Klerk na Isabel Bento Ongooneya ya Erongo, Neville Andre, ma ningire omerityakaṋeno watjimanga tjinga ouhepe womeva morukondwa awa vaza pondondo onḓeu nongaro ndji mai tanda ehupo. Oruveze orure rombura ndji hi ya roka rwa twara konḓiro yovinamuinyo nai tombo ongwizikiro yovikurya. “Ouheṋa womeva iyemwe womatokero omanenene wetu. Ngunda apa kara ozongondjero, ohepero yokuhakahanisa...
SWAKOPMUND – Animal rights activists in Swakopmund are demanding justice following a spate of dog thefts in the town. In the latest case, four suspects, including a minor, were arrested and charged with theft and money laundering. They were also charged under the Animal Protection Act for causing suffering to an animal. This follows the...
WALVIS BAY – Nine countries have launched a coalition and announced joint legal, economic and diplomatic actions against Israel’s actions in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories. The Hague Group, consisting of Belize, Bolivia, Cuba, Colombia, Honduras, Malaysia, Namibia, Senegal and South Africa, has pledged bold measures against Israel’s occupation of Palestine, including blocking arms...
SWAKOPMUND – Healthcare services at the Mondesa clinic in Swakopmund have been temporarily halted following a fire that gutted the facility early Monday morning. The fire caused extensive damage to the clinic’s pharmacy, and destroyed much-needed medicine as well as valuable paperwork and records. Erongo police’s Chief Inspector Ileni Shapumba said, the fire was first...
WALVIS BAY – The police in Erongo have confiscated illicit drugs and stolen property worth over N$625 700 during a special operation carried out in Walvis Bay. The two-week operation, which started on 16 January, resulted in the arrest of 37 individuals as well. The operation was a joint effort by various police units and...
SWAKOPMUND – The Green Scheme projects, once labelled white elephants, are now experiencing a remarkable resurgence and bouncing back after a three-year period of dormancy. The government owns 11 major Green Schemes across the country, including the Orange River, Hardap, Etunda, Musese, Sikondo, Uvungu-Vungu, Ndonga-Linena, Mashare, Shadikongoro, Kalimbeza and Shitemo projects. Following a Cabinet decision,...