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Dormac Marine Engineering completes giant 500 000 liters diesel storage tank
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The 500 000 liter diesel storage tank leaves the workshop of Dormack Marine Engineering in Walvis Bay yesterday, for installation at the premises of Hangana Seafood Processors Hangana Seafood Processors took delivery of a gigantic diesel storage tank at its premises in Walvis Bay yesterday. The gigantic structure was constructed by Wal- Construction of the 500 cubic metres diesel storvis Bay-based Dormac Marine Engineering age tank commenced in October last year, and is Continues on page 2 Namibia.
“Iconic” Hansa Bäckerei faces final close down Sharlien Tjambari One of the landmark businesses in Swakopmund, Hansa Bäckerei, faces financial dire straits and could close down. That is according to the owner, Mr Gerhard Pohl who confirmed this iconic bakery faced financial difficulty for quite some time now. The Covid-19 lockdown and restrictions since the end of March last year has made the situation worse, whilst the market environment has also changed. All major supermarket outlets have their own in-house bakeries, and locally produced products faces increasing competition from imported products. Commenting on a question whether the bakery might close down, Pohl confirmed the possibility. “We are considering closing down but that decision is still pending. The past year was financially and emotionally strenuous on all of us”.
Airlink's first direct flight between Cape Town and Walvis Bay is scheduled for 2 March this year, this privately-owned regional flight operator announced in a press statement earlier this week. This new scheduled direct route is the fourth for Airlink to Namibia with other flights linking Johannesburg and Cape Town via Windhoek and a direct flight Johannesburg to Walvis Bay. “This new service is ideal for business and a leisure traveller with the port city of Walvis Bay being an important economic hub and gateway to some of Namibia's prized tourist destinations, including the Namib Desert, Swakopmund and the Skeleton Coast. Walvis Bay, Langstrand and Swakopmund are also home to regular flyers commuting between Namibia and South Africa,” explains Airlink CEO, Rodger Foster, in the statement. Airlink will operate three scheduled flights between Cape Town and Walvis Bay every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. *The flights depart Cape Town at 14:00 with the time of arrival at Walvis Bay at 16:15. *The return flight departs at 16:50, arriving in Cape Town at 19:00. Airlink offers affordable fares, a 20kg free economy class checked in luggage allowance plus a 15kg sporting equipment allowance. Onboard, passengers are treated to a complimentary light meal and refreshments. There is generous leg room and either an aisle or window seat (no middle seats). For reservations book direct at flyairlink.com or contact the call centre at +27 11 451 7300 press 1 to make a booking, change, cancel, make payment, name change or assistance with a web related booking or contact your booking agent.
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