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SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 6900 FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2021 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net
“A complete mess” Licensed ski-boats are allowed to destroy line fish resources whilst fisheries inspectors’ hands are tied Staff members of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources at the coast are furious about the ongoing rape of Namibia’s line fish resources, all the while whilst fisheries legislation protects licensed angling ski-boat operators. Several of these mi- ski-boat operators. official. nisterial staff mem- “This is a complete Adding the commerbers spoke on condi- mess. Unlicensed ski- cially licensed skition of anonymity boat operators are boats (these vessels with Namib Times allowed to fish, but have a distinct registrathis week, expres- these operators are tion number starting sing their sheer fru- controlled by recrea- with the letter “L”) stration with senior tional angling regula- does not have to adhere Government deci- tions. That means a to angling regulations. sion makers which daily bag limit per “The operators can up to now failed to angler, size limit and catch as many fish as introduce proper le- each angler must have they want. They can gislation to curb the a permit”, explained catch any size and they activities of licensed one high frustrated Continues on page 2
“Tamariskians” happy over sewage project Residents of Franziska van Neel- and Smith Streets in Swakopmund's Tamariskia suburb is welcoming the relocating of the sewer system in the area. The sewer system runs through the backyards of these residences. That includes manholes located on properties' backyards. The municipality of Swakopmund commenced with a civils project in November last year to relocate the entire system to street level, thereby ending periodic flooding of properties with raw sewage and municipal employees that has to enter premises by breaking open gates or jumping walls to get to the affected areas. The sewer line dates from the 1970's and the growth of Tamariskia in the sewer line following a route through backyards. Periodic flooding led to loss of property, unhygienic conditions, and much frustration. The municipality of Swakopmund plans to conclude with the relocation works by October this year. The people of Franziska van Neel- and Smith Streets will at last have relief. In the meantime, residents are urged to be patient, as the work can disturb their daily life patterns and drivers are also asked to exercise caution in the area.
inside Arandis Town Council signs commercial joint venture agreements
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Pictured: The crew of this licensed ski-boat unknowingly opened the proverbial can of worms this week. The business of cleaning fish is a messy one. In this instance a public facility was used, leaving the public in disgust. The question however, is: where is it taking place otherwise? What are the health implications where fish is worked in backyard facilities in the coastal towns? Then there is the question: why were certain ski-boats spotted this week at Walvis Bay’s independence beach offloading large quantities of cob into vehicles before the boats come to shore to offload their catches?
Air Namibia bows out Namibia's national air carrier, Air Namibia, died a silent death on Wednesday (10 February 2021). The death knell sounded in the form of Cabinet approval on Wednesday for the liquidation of the airline. The future of 635 employees is in jeopardy. Air Namibia was founded in 1946 under the name South West Air Transport. Over decades the airline evolved under the names South West Airways, Suidwes Lugdiens, and before Independence as Namib Air. The air carrier “Thank you for having kept us safely airborne for 74 years”, reads a Continues on page 2
NAC to invest in Namibian airports infrastructure
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WESCO Group staying committed
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