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namib times SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 6584 TUESDAY 30 AUGUST 2016 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net
Elderly man attacked by armed intruders at Swakop old age home
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The Lions Old Age Home in Swakopmund is forced to increase its security measures drastically after one of their residents, an 81 year old pensioner, was brutally assaulted during a break-in. The amount of break-ins in Swakopmund increased over the past few weeks. The incident can only be described as unheard of for Swakopmund, yet it is testimony to the aggression of burglars. Two men broke into the old age home and after their attack managed to get away with only N$4. The incident transpired in the early hours of Wednesday last week. “It might have been my mistake, because I accidentally left the window open,” said the 81 year-old pensioner in Continues on page 2
Corruption, poverty and tribalism are Namibia’s invisible enemy Piquet Jacobs While acknowledging the bravery and sacrifice of Namibian heroes during the armed struggle, President Hage Geingob pointed out that the true way of honouring the fallen is to preserve what these men and women fought for. “In commemorating the bravery of our heroes and heroines on this Heroes Day, let us take time to reflect on what they fought for. Due to their sacrifices, today we are living in a country founded on the principles of effective governance, respect for the rule of law, respect for human life, dignity, and unity. It is one thing honouring our heroes and heroines with statues, monuments, songs and well-articulated tributes, however, if we truly want to honour the memory of our valiant sons and daughters, then the best way to do that is to preserve and build upon the principles they fought for,” Geingob said to the Continues on page 2
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Photo by Ana van der Merwe
Heroes Day:
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Rössing celebrates b/day with First-couple
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The Tug supports equestrian sport
A long line fishing vessel that sunk alongside at the fisheries jetty of Hangana Seafood Processors in mid-June has been lifted out of the water on Thursday, weighing in at 98 tons as the 500 tons capacity crane of Walvis Bay Plant & Tool Hire lifted here out of the water. The vessel was salvaged by Walvis Bay Diving and Marine Services and this is regarded a new record as this is the heaviest vessel ever lifted by crane in Walvis Bay. Continues on page 2
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