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N$20 000 reward for pole thieves A reward of N$20 000 was issued by Telecom Namibia this week for information that can lead to the arrest of those responsible for the recent theft of 32 poles of the company’s overhead fibre line along the B2 between Arandis and Karibib.
Debmarine Namibia's latest innovation, the MV SS Nujoma, a 113 metre long diamond sampling and exploration vessel was successfully launched at the Kleven Verft AS shipyard in Ulsteinvik, Norway over the weekend. Months of painstaking design, high precision capability in producing this unique, highly vessel module construction and part assemblies innovative, mineral exploration vessel. from around the globe proved successful, when This adventure is still in the making as much the 12 000 tonne diamond sampling vessel was work still needs to be done prior to the vessel's launched ahead of schedule to the applause of the maiden voyage to Africa. The loyalty, dedication ship owner, shipbuilders and the Ulsteinvik and commitment of the project team thus far, is commendable,” said Debmarine Namibia CEO community. “It was a pleasure to witness the successful Mr Otto Shikongo. Now that the vessel is launch of the mv SS Nujoma. Debmarine floating, its outfitting will be completed prior to Namibia with De Beers Marine South Africa, sea trials and final delivery from Kleven to Kleven shipbuilding Group and Marinteknikk Debmarine Namibia. Debmarine Namibia is in Naval Architects have demonstrated world class Continues on Page 2
In a statement yesterday Telecom Namibia said fresh cut marks to the remains of the poles show the thieves used a chainsaw to cut the poles. Despite the theft of the poles no internet or voice services were interrupted, according to a statement by Head: Corporate Communications and Public Relations, Oiva Angula. Poles were cut and stolen in a sixty kilometer stretch between Arandis and Karibib. A charge was laid at Karibib by a representative of Telecom Namibia and an appeal was lodged for the public to come forward with information that can lead to the arrest of the thieves. Both the Usakos and Karibib police stations can be contacted with information. According to Angula in his statement, the theft of the poles are the second similar incident in a matter of five months. Angula pointed out the theft of the poles could have serious consequences for communications, not only in Erongo, but also for internet communications abroad and to neighbouring countries to Namibia. “The theft is symptomatic of a growing problem - people stealing and selling copper wire, including poles for whatever purposes,” the statement reads.
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Cyclist hit by vehicle Sharlien Tjambari A cyclist was hit by a vehicle in Swakopmund's Nelson Mandela Avenue near the Mondesa taxi rank yesterday morning, leading to some traffic disruptions as emergency services had to gain access to the accident scene. According to Inspector Nghaamwa of the Mondesa charge office, the accident occurred around 07:30
during the morning commute. The cyclist was hit by a vehicle belonging to the Community Skills Develop-
ment Foundation (COSDEF). The only information that was available by
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