Wagdaar settlement gets two new solar light towers

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The Wagdaar informal settlement on the outskirts of Swakopmund received two new solar high mast light towers.

These towers, donated by Swakop Uranium for N$800,000, will illuminate the streets, creating a brighter, more welcoming environment and addressing growing concerns over crime after dark.

SRA candidates vow to prioritise Swakopmund residents

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Candidates for the Swakopmund Residents Association (SRA) in the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections have promised to prioritise the interests and concerns of Swakopmunders.

Fire extinguishers donated to Swakopmund Soup Kitchens

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The Dina Namubes Community Upliftment and Youth Empowerment Programme Foundation handed over two fire extinguishers to two community soup kitchens in the DRC informal settlement at Swakopmund.

Swakopmund hosts CircuWasteVETAfrica Stakeholders' Workshop

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The Municipality of Swakopmund hosted the CircuWasteVETAfrica Stakeholders' Workshop, a platform uniting local and international partners to promote sustainable waste management and circular economy practices. 

Matutura Cultural Festival boosts Swakopmund trade

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The Annual Matutura Cultural Festival is fast becoming one of Swakopmund's biggest informal marketplaces.

For local vendors, the festival offers more than just music and dance; it provides an opportunity to earn an income, grow small businesses, and turn creativity into cash.

Nekundi demands action to curb road deaths at safety conference

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The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has appealed to local motorists to exercise caution to prevent fatal road accidents, emphasising that the nation's population should be growing, not declining, to prevent fatal crashes.

Beifang Mining faces worker backlash over alleged unfair labour practices

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Swakopmund-based Beifang Mining Technology Services is under fire from its workers for alleged unfair labour practices.

Employees marched through the streets of Swakopmund, alleging that the company alters employment contracts and reduces hourly rates without consultation.

Mother of fire victims disputes negligence reports

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The mother of the two young siblings who died in a fire recently in Swakopmund's DRC informal settlement has denied allegations that she was absent from home at the time of the tragic incident.