26 nov namib times e-edition

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SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 6941 FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2021 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net

New Official Mayoral Vehicle delivered Rudi Bowe

The municipality of Walvis Bay received two Peugeots on Friday 5 November. The two Peugeot 3008 Active 1.6 PureTechs were bought after the Management Committee recommended a supplementary budget allocation for the 2019/2020 financial year.

The Mayor of the Municipality of Walvis Bay Trevino Forbes at the two new Peugeot 3008 Active 1.6 PureTechs that were bought from PAON

The vehicles were bought in accordance with a Cabinet Directive issued in terms of Section 72 of the Public Procurement Act, 2015 (Act No. 15 of 2015) on Reservation to Local Suppliers. The Council of the municipality of Walvis Bay was among the first to adhere to the directive as they approved a recommendation of the Management Committee to purchase two Peugeot vehicles from the Peugeot Opel Assembly Plant Namibia (POAN) in Walvis Bay, in order to Continues on page 2

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Klazen launches the Marine spatial Planning status report

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Forty-eight Pork bushes planted in four Wbay parks by CMA CGM #Planting For Planet initiative

Resumption of Passenger Vessels at Namibian Ports Eileen van der Schyff

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The Namibian Ports Authority is very pleased to announce the resumption of Passenger vessel services at their ports, after various measures that included the temporary suspension of Passenger vessel services were in place in an effort to help curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Namport welcomed the MS Europa yesterday. The first passenger liner to call at the port in more than one and a half year. Six more Passenger liners are scheduled to dock during December. MS Europa will be docked at the Port of Walvis Bay for two days before sailing to the Port of Lüderitz, and is expected to make a return call to the Port of Walvis Bay on 5 December. The Europa Passenger liner boasts a capacity of 408 passengers, 275 crew members and 11 sporting decks. The passenger liner measures 199 meters in length. A recent Press Release issued by the Namibian Ports Authority further reads: “After assessing the situation locally and globally and in consultation with our stakeholders such as Health and Immigration Authorities, we are pleased to inform you, the Namibian ports are once again ready and open to receive Passenger vessels subject to meeting the approved health protocols. With the above in mind, the Ports Authority has put the following extra reinforcement measures in place, not only for the safety of the passengers, but for the ease of mind of all citizens; Covid-19 Handling Process · International cruise ships will be allowed only at the ports provided “free Pratique” has been issued by the Ports Health Officer (PHO) from the Continues on page 2

School News Fire destroys 11 shacks A fire, believed to be caused by an electrical short circuit, burnt down to ashes 11 shacks and caused severe damage to three properties in Galjoen and Sandfontein Street, Kuisebmond on Monday this week. According to a police report, it is alleged the fire started inside a shack on the property of house number 28 and from there spread to the other 10 shacks on the other properties. No injuries or fatalities were reported.

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