The Wet Landed Small Pelagic Association has defended a Cabinet decision to relax restrictions in parts of the 200-metre fishing zone, saying the move protects jobs and grows onshore fish processing.
Motorists will face higher fuel prices starting at midnight on 8 May 2026.
Fifty Namibians have been shortlisted for jobs under the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board's (NIPDB) joint initiative with MSC Cruises at Walvis Bay.
Workers under the Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) marked Workers’ Day at Walvis Bay, renewing calls for fair wages and decent working conditions amid technological transitions.
A recruitment drive for 200 Namibian youth for jobs on MSC cruise ships is underway in Walvis Bay.
Namibian youth are being offered a gateway to global careers at sea through an initiative by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, in partnership with MSC Cruises.
The Walvis Bay Municipality has assured the public that it will structure, phase, and support the relocation of residents to Farm 37 with essential services.
This comes in response to criticism surrounding the reported plan.
A group of fishermen under the Government Employment Redress Programme in Walvis Bay say they have gone months without pay and are now calling for intervention.
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has condemned the burning of tyres at the Walvis Bay Landfill, saying such action poses serious health risks to people and animals and compromises air quality.
While some quarters celebrate Independence Day, more than two hundred people living on the outskirts of the Walvis Bay municipality dumpsite say they have little to celebrate as they continue to struggle for survival.
Walvis Bay residents are outraged about toxic smoke from burning tyres and illegal activity at a dump site, and they are demanding urgent action from authorities.
Residents expressed anger and frustration at a public meeting in Walvis Bay.
