The Swapo Party paid tribute to late businessman and party member John Savva, describing him as an icon of hope and unity during a memorial service at Walvis Bay.

The Mayor of Walvis Bay, Trevino Forbes, said a well-managed trucking ecosystem can reduce congestion, minimise environmental impact and improve safety for residents and workers alike. 

The business community in the Erongo Region and all those who knew the late prominent businessman John Savvas gathered at Walvis Bay to pay tribute to his legacy.

The Walvis Bay community paid tribute to the late businessman, John Savva, honouring his legacy and contributions to the coastal town.

The Walvis Bay Rural Constituency Councillor has advised small business owners to focus more on creative businesses to secure funding.

Florian Donatus was speaking at the handover of machinery and equipment to 20 SMEs valued at N$150,000.

The Walvis Bay Municipality has allocated approximately 2,500 plots to different housing schemes in the town.

The Swapo Party's Secretary General, Sophia Shaningwa, has urged party members to unite and work tirelessly to reclaim Walvis Bay in the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections. 

The Swapo Party launched its 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authority Elections campaign at the Kuisebmond stadium in Walvis Bay. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah used the occasion to call for unity, accountability, and stronger local service delivery.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for stronger linkages between the Port of Walvis Bay and the Port of Philadelphia in the United States. This follows her recent working visit to Philadelphia, where she held talks with the city council leadership.

Frustrated residents of Walvis Bay have petitioned the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, to dissolve the current municipal council over alleged poor service delivery and mismanagement.

However, the minister said the timing is not right to take such action.