A police officer has been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol at Walvis Bay.
According to a police report, a white Toyota Hilux with a NamPol registration collided with a Honda Fit on Thursday, January 11, at half past ten at night along Independence Road in Walvis Bay.
Erongo Governor Neville André has called on the three re-elected mayors of the coastal towns of Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, and Henties Bay to expand their services to the residents in anticipation of high urban-rural migration this year.
This André was highlighted during an interview with nbc News.
Swakopmund Mayor Dina Namubes reflected on the impact of visitors during December, which improved the domestic economy.
The town attracted visitors from as far away as Angola, Botswana, and South Africa.
nbc News reporter Stefan Uirab spoke to Namubes.
Pashula Hangula, 13 years old, died in a freak accident this afternoon in the Dune 7 area between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.
The police report indicates that a driver, 21 years old, was allegedly following another vehicle when his vehicle got stuck in the sand as it was ascending to the top of the dune.
Swakopmund, a traditional holiday spot for both locals and foreigners, offers a plethora of opportunities for adventures, sports, and classic entertainment.
Swakopmund, the picturesque coastal town, witnessed an exhilarating year-end target archery shooting event over the weekend.
Swakopmund has already drawn a substantial number of visitors, leading to a shortage of available parking space.
This influx is proving beneficial for the local economy.
nbc News reporter Stefan |Uirab interviewed Swakopmund Mayor Dina Namubes to shed light on the situation.
Hitch-hikers in Swakopmund find themselves in a predicament as they contend with inflated transportation prices, leaving them stranded at no-hitchhiking zones and service stations.
Swakopmund is one of the preferred holiday destinations in the country, and with its pleasant weather, it is impossible to stay indoors.
Tourism is one of Namibia's fastest-growing industries, and as the holiday season approaches, thousands of tourists and holidaymakers, both local and foreign, will descend on the coastal town of Swakopmund.
