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SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 6310 TUESDAY 3 DECEMBER 2013 Tel: 064 - 205854 / 064 - 461866 / Fax: 064 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net
DRC formalisation finally happening Marshallino Beukes
The Swakopmund Municipality has announced at a media briefing on Thursday that the construction of formal housing at the Democratic Resettlement Community (DRC) informal settlement will begin in January 2014.
HOUSES FOR DRC: Mayor Kambueshe at the official launch of the DRC formalisation Project.
“The time we have all been waiting for has arrived”, was the opening remark of Swakopmund Mayor, Juuso Kambueshe, at the official launch of the DRC formalisation Project. According to Mayor Kambueshe the dream where shacks no longer existed in the DRC was becoming a reality with more than 12 000 houses to be built in the next 24 months. Kambueshe explained that the recently launched National Mass Housing Project would speed up the DRC's formalisation process and indicated that the construction of houses was a confirmation of the council's
agenda to prioritise the needs of the town's residents. He noted that the Swakopmund municipality pledged in 2011 to put the formalisation of the informal settlement on top of their agenda and that this was proof that they were serious. The N$26.5 million contract was awarded to Strydo Construction CC, with Windhoek Consulting Services acting as their consultants. The Mayor also remarked that the project will only commence from middle January 2014, because the festive season is at hand. This 1st phase of the See page 2
Uilika Nambahu re-elected Bernabé Blaauw
Ms Uilika Nambahu was re-elected as Walvis Bay Mayor last week Thursday and in her acceptance speech has re-affirmed her commitment to addressing unemployment by concentrating on jobcreation projects for the previously disadvantaged community. Ms Nambahu was re-elected on Thursday at a special council meeting with Mr Benson Uakumba retaining his position as Deputy Mayor and Mr Immanuel Wilfred was reelected as Chairman of the Management Committee. She expressed her appreciation and gratitude to her fellow councillors for entrusting her yet again with the portfolio of Mayor. She described the 2013/2014 term of office as of particular importance and
Deputy Mayor Benson Uakumba receiving his chain of office
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WORLD AIDS DAY COMMEMORATED: Mrs Emsie Orus, Mr Jacobs from the Ministry of Education and Mrs Jo-Ann Van Wyk took a moment to light candles in memory of persons living with HIV and AIDS at a ceremony to commemorate the 26th edition of World Aids Day. See article on Page 13. Photo by Anri Jacobs