Walvis Bay Rural councillor, Tegako Donatus, was granted bail of N$50,000 by the Swakopmund Magistrate's Court, following his arrest on charges of fraud and money laundering.
According to a police report, the Independent Patriots of Change (IPC) councillor was taken into custody on Monday.
Namibia has officially launched its first large-scale green hydrogen project at Walvis Bay, Erongo Region, positioning the country as a pioneer in Africa's clean energy revolution.
Workers at the Seawork Fishing company in Walvis Bay staged a demonstration opposing management’s attempt to scrap their 10:00 tea break and link wage increases to its removal.
Simasiku Matongo, the slain police officer from Walvis Bay, continued the legacy of liberation struggle hero Greenwell Matongo.
His family members said his tragic death left a big gap in the family.
Colleagues, family and community members are still reeling in shock from the murder of Matongo.
Police have identified the officer who was gunned down at Walvis Bay on Wednesday as 34-year-old Simasiku Matongo.
A report released this evening indicated that Matongo was murdered in cold blood by a suspected criminal, Jacques Pienaar.
Seaside Primary School at Walvis Bay raised over N$100,000 for the construction of an administration building.
Seaside Primary School at Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay, opened doors in 2017, with 600 learners and 19 teachers.
This figure has since increased to 1,700 children with about 60 staff members.
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy and Industry, Public Administration and Planning, Iipumbu Shiimi, said green hydrogen will be one of the leading technologies of energy sources in Namibia.
The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations (CNFA) fears job losses in the industry because of the newly introduced bycatch limits.
The Chairperson, Matti Amukwa, highlighted the concern at a recent event at Walvis Bay.
Walvis Bay's Narraville residents have raised alarm over rising crime and drug abuse within their community.
At a recent engagement meeting, locals also voiced frustration over the slow response to calls for help by law enforcement.
Frustration is boiling over as residents from Arandis, Walvis Bay and Swakopmund demand urgent action against what they describe as widespread corruption and mismanagement at the Erongo Regional Council.
