High Court Judge Naomi Shivute has sentenced Walvis Bay murder convict Reddick |Narib (33) to 28 years’ imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to murdering his five-year-old stepson.
The Erongo Police seized drugs worth N$2.5 million in just four months. Erongo Police Regional Commander Commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona released the figures in Walvis Bay, covering the period from October 2025 to date.
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has accused the Walvis Bay Municipality of continuing to validate apartheid by downgrading living conditions in Kuisebmond.
Providing much-needed development for the town of Walvis Bay is a costly and complex exercise due to persistent natural challenges.
The Mayor of Walvis Bay, Johannes Shimbilinga, has welcomed the reopening of the revamped Independence Beach Park at the cost of about N$10 million during a Community Fun Day held at the town's promenade.
The Erongo Governor has demanded immediate answers from education officials and councillors after Grade 4 and 5 learners at Higher Hope Primary School in Walvis Bay were sent home.
The school principal decided to close the school due to water connection issues.
Grade 4 and 5 learners at Higher Hope Primary School in Walvis Bay have been sent home due to a lack of water at the school.
Monarch Lifeguard has reported that the coastal beaches in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay were generally calm during the holiday period, despite the large crowds.
However, three tragic drowning incidents have renewed calls for stricter water safety awareness.
Namibian police have reported seven suicides across the country during the New Year period.
The incidents occurred between December 31 and January 4.
The Municipality of Walvis Bay has reiterated that the use of fireworks within the town is prohibited unless prior authorisation has been obtained from the relevant authorities.
