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SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 6653 TUESDAY 16 MAY 2017 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net
Drama as inflatable boat capsizes at the Mole
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Konrad Woermann dies Erwin Leuschner Retired Namibian business pioneer Konrad Woermann, who managed the chain of supermarkets Woermann, Brock & Co. from 1960 until 1998, passed away on Friday at his home in Swakopmund. Woermann, who celebrated his 86 th birthday on 29 April, leaves behind his wife Gabi, two sons, two daughters and various grandchildren.
Konrad and his wife Gabi pictured in December 2016 with Latoya. Photo by Susann Kinghorn
Konrad Woermann was born on 29 April 1931. He was a pioneer in the Namibian business community when he took charge of the management of Woermann, Brock & Co. Under his leadership the chain of supermarkets across the country were extended and more branches were opened in various parts of the capital. Woermann was also a driving force of the business in Independence Continues on Page 2
Erwin Leuschner An inflatable boat with a crew of five capsized in the Mole in Swakopmund on Friday afternoon. All persons managed to swim to shore where they were attended to by various emergency rescue services. The inflatable boat “Nanna” capsized after a rogue wave submerged the boat as it was entering the Mole upon return from the fishing grounds near Vierkantklip. “There was not much I could do. The wave washed over the back and killed the engine,” explained the relieved owner of the inflatable boat, John Smith, to namib times at the scene. Accompanied by four fishermen Smit went out the same morning to catch cob. “The catches weren't too great,” he said. They were fishing west of the Vierkantklip. The sea was especially rough as it was full moon only two days before. In Swakopmund the fog was heavy with very limited visibility. As Smith was entering the Mole at about 15:00 a rogue Continues on Page 2
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Kudus and Walvis Bay go under in NRU Premier league games
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