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Swakopmund Gallery Breaks African Art Stereotypes

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Swakopmund Gallery Breaks African Art Stereotypes

This cultural awakening reveals the depth, complexity, and continuing evolution of artistic practices that have flourished across Africa for millennia.Read Article

Sewage floods Swakopmund streets – News Stand

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Sewage floods Swakopmund streets – News Stand

Niël Terblanché Swakopmund residents were met with an unpleasant surprise on Tuesday when a damaged municipal sewer pipe at the MTC Dome grounds led to raw effluent flowing all the way down to Strand Street. The flood of sewage occurred just days after the road had been repaired following damage caused by flooding after recent heavy rains. The Swakopmund municipality confirmed that the sewer line was damaged during the installation of a tent at t Read Article

Unam pipped to the post in dramatic run-in

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Unam pipped to the post in dramatic run-in

FNB Unam lost the battle for a semifinal place in the Namibia Rugby Premier League after losing a thriller 40-39 to FNB Kudus on Saturday. With Trustco United beating FNB Dolphins 59-28 at Swakopmund, and FNB Grootfontein beating FNB Rehoboth 41-39 at home, they secured the final two semifinal spots and will now join FNB Wanderers and Kudus in next weekend’s semifinals. Kudus had already qualified for the semifinals, but they surprised Unam wi…Read Article

Manufacturing of medical supplies launched at Swakopmund

The Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) has launched a facility at Swakopmund where it will manufacture critical medical equipment, starting with specimen collection tubes. Dr Iyaloo Konstantinus, NIP’s head of research and development, explained at the launch on Friday that the manufacturing project was born when the Covid-19 pandemic revealed the dangers of relying on the global supply chain for medical supplies. “One of the challenges we fac…Swakopmund · Swakopmund Read Article

Swakop municipality blames street flooding on contractor

The Swakopmund municipality says a contractor undertaking residential developments at Waterberg Street damaged municipal water pipes during construction. This resulted in the residents of Monica Geingos street at Swakopmund waking up to flooded houses and damaged furniture on Wednesday. “The Swakopmund municipality has since repaired the damage and restored the water supply. Clearing of ponded water at Waterberg Street, Danger Ashipala Street an…Swakopmund · Swakopmund Read Article

Swakopmund and Erongo RED sign housing development agreement – News Stand

Niël Terblanché The Municipality of Swakopmund and Erongo RED have formalised a development agreement to co-fund infrastructure in Extension 32, Kramersdorf. The agreement, signed on Thursday, aims to support the growing demand for serviced residential land in the coastal town. According to the municipality, the development will unlock 70 single residential erven, eight general residential erven, one institutional erf, and two public open spaces.Infrastructure · Swakopmund Read Article

‘Senior public servants’ term limits not a threat’ – LPM – News Stand

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has renewed its call for government to introduce five-year contracts for senior civil servants, saying the proposal aims to improve accountability and service delivery, not threaten job security. LPM spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa said the party leader, Bernadus Swartbooi, raised the matter last week during a meeting with the Public Service Commission in Swakopmund. Simataa said some membersSwakopmund · Swakopmund Read Article

Home Affairs mum on alleged document forgery – News Stand

Allexer Namundjebo The Ministry of Home Affairs is in hot water after a man discovered his identity documents had allegedly been used fraudulently by another person. Months after the incident was reported, the ministry confirmed forgery but has yet to provide any answers. Matheus Matheus, a resident of Arandis, found out about the identity breach in July 2024.He was applying for a passport at the Swakopmund Home Affairs office when officials to…Swakopmund · Swakopmund Read Article

Swakopmund Tightens Land Application Procedures Amid Growing Demand

The Swakopmund Municipality has announced new procedures for land applications, development and acquisition, as the town grapples with surging demand for serviced land driven by rapid population growth, urban migration, and the expansion of informal settlements. Municipal spokesperson Linda Mupupa says the changes come in response to the increasing number of unsolicited development proposals, which have placed significant strain on municipal res…Swakopmund · Swakopmund See the Story

LPM leader wants restricted service terms for senior civil servants – News Stand

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Landless Peoples Movement (LPM) leader Bernadus Swartbooi has proposed a five-year term limit for civil servants in senior positions to boost accountability and improve service delivery. Speaking during a meeting with the Public Service Commission in Swakopmund last week, where members of parliament were undergoing a week-long induction, Swartbooi suggested directors, deputy directors, and others in senior roles should have c…Swakopmund · Swakopmund Read Article

Five people with disabilities receive plots at Swakopmund

Five people with disabilities have received residential plots at Swakopmund, a step towards equity and dignity for vulnerable members of the Erongo region. The plots of 1 740 square metres, located at DRC informal settlement and valued at N$261 000, were donated by the Swakopmund constituency office on Friday. Handing over the deeds of ownership, constituency councillor Louisa Kativa described the occasion as a signal of transformation. “This ha…Swakopmund · Swakopmund Read Article

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