Vendors running their informal businesses along the Hosea Kutako Drive in the Northern Industrial Area in Windhoek have moved to this location from Walvis Bay, Erongo Region, where the impact of COVID-19 devastated their enterprises.
Walvis Bay residents have criticized the local fire brigade for allegedly being too slow to respond to emergencies.
The smoke was visible miles away when a fire broke out on Sunday afternoon, destroying eight shacks at Tutaleni in Walvis Bay.
Only a handful of people joined a protest against drugs and dealers in Walvis Bay, Erongo Region, despite the coastal town facing an uphill battle against drugs.
The Indian Navy ship, INS Tarkash, is visiting the port of Walvis Bay with the purpose of further strengthening maritime cooperation between India and Namibia.
Four fishing companies at Walvis Bay have taken legal action against workers, who allegedly, unlawfully left their jobs in August.
The Namibia Fishing Industries and Fishermen's Union has accused Cavema fishing of unlawfully dismissing workers.
The union says the Walvis Bay-based company disregarded the recognition agreement signed with the workers.
Disgruntled workers protested at Walvis Bay to express their unhappiness.
A programme aimed at equipping community members with firefighting skills will take place at Walvis Bay in the Erongo Region next week.
