29 june namib times e edition

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SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 6764 FRIDAY 29 JUNE 2018 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net Walvis Bay 2018/19 Municipal Budget

Water rates increase by 11 % Property rates to increase by 10 % Property owners in Walvis Bay can expect a property rates and taxes increase of 10 % on the value of their land and a further 10 % on improvements [buildings] for the 2018/19 financial year. In addition, consumers will also pay 11 % more for water and related services. These announcements were made on Tuesday at the tabling of the Municipality of Walvis Bay's Budget for the new financial year.

This sight greets visitors at the Walvis Bay lagoon

Body still unaccounted for Financial problems were the apparent cause of a man taking his own life by walking into rough seas and drowning on Monday. At the time of going to press yesterday the man’s body has not yet washed ashore. The man reportedly walked into the ocean after writing a name on the sand. He disappeared into the waves at Vineta Beach. Only hours before that, the man apparently told a friend by text message that he was about to take his own life by walking into the sea.

A local angler told the police at 16:00 on Monday about the incident he witnessed when the man walked in to the sea and disappeared. The angler’s report came only hours after a another man notified the police about a text message he received from his colleague who informed him of his planned

Trash heap at lagoon Page 6

In an attempt to curb unsightly scenes, such as this one at the Walvis Bay lagoon, the municipality of Walvis Bay will embark upon a clear-up of vehicle wrecks throughout the harbour town during July. See more on page 3.

Deutsche Seiten mit Martin Weigand

N$2 million budget for CCTV cameras

suicide plans. On several occasions, the man complained to his friends of stress related to his debt troubles. After receiving the text message over the planned suicide the man tried in vain to contact the person. After several unsuccessful attempts he notified the police. Continues on page 2

N$600k for asbestos survey

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According to the Chairperson of Council's management committee, Clr Samson Nghilumbwa, in his budget speech, the local authority of Walvis Bay expects to generate a revenue of N$491 million in the 2018/19 financial year. The anticipated expenditure is set at N$491,5 million, therefore a revenue shortfall of N$500 000. “About 78 % of the total estimated revenues are obtained from water and related services, property rates and taxes, refuse removal rates as well as sewer service rates”, explained Clr Nghilumbwa. Hence the proposed increase of 11% in water supply and related services rates, 10 % on site values and 10% on improvement values of sites. The budget awaits final endorsement from the Minister of Urban and Rural Development.

Man ends his life by walking into the sea

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Neymar Jr’s Five Tourney reach its peak

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