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Namibia: Walvis Runs Out of Grade 1 Spaces

Africa · Walvis Bay

Namibia: Walvis Runs Out of Grade 1 Spaces

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Walvis Bay -- Over 1 100 grade 1 learners have so far been registered for the 2026 school year in Walvis Bay. However, the number of available spaces is still not enough, as several parents had to approach the Walvis Bay education circuit after failing to secure space during the registration process that took place on Monday morning.Read Article

Namibia: Hake Association Gets N$1.1m to Address Seal-Fishery Conflict

Africa · Walvis Bay

Namibia: Hake Association Gets N$1.1m to Address Seal-Fishery Conflict

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Walvis Bay -- The Namibian Hake Association has secured a N$1.1 million grant from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) to fund a study for reducing entanglement of Cape fur seals in fishing gear used in the local hake industry.Read Article

Walvis Bay police seize cannabis worth almost N$380 000 in Tutaleni drug raid

Marijuana · Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay police seize cannabis worth almost N$380 000 in Tutaleni drug raid

The Walvis Bay police seized nearly 8kg of cannabis during a raid at the Otweya in Tutaleni on Wednesday morning. The drugs were valued at N$379 900. “Information was received about a young man suspected to keep drugs at his ghetto. An operation was held leading to the discovery of cannabis and the arrest of two suspects,” senior inspector Judith Shomongula said. Two suspects, aged 20 and 31 respectively, will be appearing in the Walvis Bay Magi…Read Article

Bellis archer among rural competitors trekking to Namibia, Africa for World competition

Images submitted: Sam Mahon. A local contingent of competitors in archery are going half the world away this summer to compete in Africa. A Canadian All Star team is headed to Walvis Bay, Namibia, in southwestern Africa to represent our country in the African Genesis Archery Worlds competition from July 23-26. Sam Mahon is one [...] The post Bellis archer among rural competitors trekking to Namibia, Africa for World competition appeared first o…Africa · Walvis Bay Read Article

Namport records growth in cargo throughput – News Stand

Niël Terblanché The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) recorded a 4.8% increase in cargo throughput for the financial year ending 31 March 2025. A total of 8.42 million tonnes moved through the Ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz, up from 8.03 million tonnes the previous year. Elias Mwenyo, Namport’s commercial executive, said in a statement on Tuesday that the growth reflects strong performance across various cargo segments. “The growth demonstra…Walvis Bay · Walvis Bay Read Article

Warehousing constraints call for innovation

Walvis Bay Stevedoring is stepping up its game with significant investments in equipment, workforce development and forward-thinking solutions. According to general manager Ian Foster, the growing activity at the Port of Walvis Bay – driven by rising cargo volumes and a diversification of freight – has prompted the company to adapt quickly to maintain its competitive edge.Innovation · Walvis Bay Read Article

Fuel prices to drop on Wednesday – News Stand

Justicia Shipena Motorists will breathe a sigh of relief on Wednesday as fuel prices are set to drop. The Ministry of Mines, Industry, and Energy announced on Friday that petrol and diesel prices will decrease. Petrol will drop by 30 cents per litre, while both 50 ppm diesel and 10ppm diesel will go down by 70 cents per litre. The new pump prices at Walvis Bay will be N$20.37 per litre for petrol 95, N$19.92 for 50 ppm diesel, and N$20.02 for 10OPEC+ · Walvis Bay Read Article

Trans Kalahari Railway makes progress – News Stand

Chamwe Kaira CPCS Transcom UK Limited has submitted the Inception Report of the Feasibility Study on the Trans Kalahari Railway for review. The report will be discussed at the August meeting of the joint ministerial committee between Namibia and Botswana. The consultant began work on the 12-month study in April. CPCS Transcom is working with Zutari, which operates in Botswana and Namibia, as well as Bowman, a Namibian company, and other indepen…Walvis Bay · Walvis Bay Read Article

New equipment reinforces regional logistics dominance

Namibia is making significant strides in solidifying its position as a logistics hub for southern Africa, driven by large-scale infrastructure projects and strategic policy frameworks. The ongoing expansion of Walvis Bay port and the development of key transport corridors connecting Namibia to Botswana, Zambia and the DRC are reshaping the region’s logistics landscape.Walvis Bay · Walvis Bay Read Article

Netwerk24 | 2 Best Friends, Mother Die on Way to Wedding in Namibia

A young aspiring actress from Laingville near St. Helena Bay in the Western Cape, her mother and her best friend died in a horrific collision with two other vehicles on Saturday evening on their way to a wedding in Walvis Bay in Namibia.Walvis Bay · Walvis Bay Read Article

New salt storage facility opened at the Port of Walvis Bay

Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest sea salt producer has inaugurated a new 14 000-square-metre warehouse at a cost of N$100 million. Speaking at the event earlier this week in Walvis Bay, Erongo region governor Neville Itope called Walvis Bay Salt’s new facility “a launchpad for growth.” According to a social media post by the company, the event was attended by the mayor of WalvisWalvis Bay · Walvis Bay Read Article

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