Two more in the dock for Fishrot scandal
Two accused have been added to the current line-up of Fishrot accused. Otneel Shuudifonya and Phillipus Mwapopi arrived at the offices of the Anti-Corruption Commission in Windhoek on Tuesday, accompanied by their lawyer Milton Engelbrecht. Warrants of arrest have been issued several days ago. Shuudifonya works for the Otjozondjupa Regional Council and Mwapopi is employed […]
Swakopmund Town Council sworn in – new mayor vows to work for “a better Swakopmund”
Sharlien Tjambari A ruling coalition took charge of the Swakopmund Town Council on Monday, following the local authority election on 25 November during which several opposition parties cancelled the political significance of the Swapo Party of Namibia on the local political front. Councillor Louisa Kativa (Independent Patriots for Change (IPC)) was elected as mayor and […]
The Santa Shoebox Project 2020
Eileen van der Schyff The Santa Shoebox Project annually collects and distributes personalised gifts of essential items and treats for underprivileged children throughout South Africa and Namibia. The generosity of the public throughout South Africa and Namibia has up to date reached 957 297 children over a timespan of fourteen years. This year marked the […]
Mining sector seeks way out of lockdown
The Chamber of Mines is believed to have finalised a submission late yesterday in which it seeks an exemption from the Covid-19 lockdowns in the Erongo- and Khomas Regions. The lockdown starts at one minute past midnight tonight and will see mining operations grinding to a halt should people be prevented from working. “The Chamber […]
Coronavirus update
Morocco became the second African country after Egypt this week to detect the presence of the new Coronavirus (COVID-19). In addition, Latin America also reported its firs case in Brazil… To read more: pick up your copy of the Namib Times at any retail outlet in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Available in Windhoek at selected […]
Lombardt-Fire Truck operational, residents say otherwise
Sharlien Tjambari With the recent fire in Ongulumbashe informal settlement which burned down two shacks right opposite the Fire Brigade Department of Usakos, residents feel that the department is just a white elephant. The Fire Station was completed towards the end of 2015 and is situated in the Hakhaseb location just opposite Ongulumbashe informal settlement. […]
Steinsund off to the fishing grounds
Namib Times reported last week the fishing vessel Steinsund of Seaflower Pelagic Processing undertook her maiden fishing expedition from Walvis Bay. Seaflower Pelagic Processing was so kind to forward us this picture of the vessel as she left the fishing harbour last week.
Guinea’s Alpha Condé visits Walvis Bay – Pres. Hage Geingob accompanies visitor to harbour town
Rudi Bowe Guinea’s President, Alpha Condé, paid a visit to Seawork Fish Processors in Walvis Bay yesterday as part of his State visit to Namibia. The visiting head of state was accompanied by Namibia’s Head of State Dr Hage Geingob. The two presidents are seen here during the visit when they were shown the finer […]
IPSAS soon the new accounting standard
Isaac Chikosi Since 1999 Swakopmund Municipality has made use of the fund-based accounting system IMFO. The Institute of Municipal Finance Officers (IMFO) is the recognized professional body for finance, audit, risk management, performance management and related professionals in the public sector. However, the IMFO reporting standards are no longer in compliance with any international recognised […]
Fisheries Minister seeks N$250m budget allocation
Namibia’s Fisheries Minister Bernhard Esau this week submitted his Ministry’s budget for the 2019/20 financial year, telling the National Assembly he needs N$250 million to carry out his mandate. In his address to the National Assembly, Esau explained approximately N$229 million would be needed to fund the ministry’s operations. An estimated 71 % of this […]