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Submit your Environment Ideas
21 April 2008

The Environmental fund of the Municipality of Walvis Bay has invited project proposals from the general public and institutions who would like to implement environmentally driven projects or ideas. The Environmental Fund was created in 2003 and aims to create awareness and involve the community of Walvis Bay in environmental conservation issues.

The fund provides grants to selected projects that will contribute to the proper management of the environment and natural resources within the territorial jurisdiction of the Municipality of Walvis Bay. Some of the previous projects included a historic and eco-tour guides project, an eco-tourism map for schools, the Omeya Water Saving Competition for schools, a beach and culvert clean-up campaign and the Solid Waste Environmental Information Centre (SWEIC)....

Addressing Social Issues
17 April 2008

A 27-member delegation representing different church denominations in Botswana paid a brief courtesy call on the mayor of Walvis Bay, as part of a fact finding mission on the programmes and projects involving street children and other social problems.

Welcoming the delegation, mayor Derek Klazen noted that Namibia values its friendship with Botswana. ”We are delighted to work hand in hand with Botswana, especially to improve the welfare of our people, to promote joint ventures and to help each other achieve political and municipal goals...."

Extending Friendship Ties
15 April 2008

A high level delegation of the Chinese port city of Wenzhou visited Walvis Bay yesterday, as part of a familiarisation tour of the country. The delegation lead by the vice mayor of Wenzhou, Chong Hongfeng, expressed their interest in establishing economic ties with Walvis Bay. A letter of intent to establish a friendship city relationship was subsequently signed at a special dinner ceremony.

In his address at the ceremony, the mayor of Walvis Bay, Derek Klazen described the fostering of a friendship city relationship as an honour. “This agreement of intent is of great significance as it further emphasises the relationship that exists on a national and bilateral level between our government and the people of China to enhance mutual understanding and friendship. We in Walvis Bay certainly believe that we will be more successful when we share our culture, resources and developmental goals with our friends. This can be realised through global partnerships for development as advocated for in the millennium development goals...."

Food Hygiene and Health workshop
9 April 2008

Over 40 environmental health officers and health assistants from all over the country are attending a week long workshop in food hygiene and Hazard Critical Control Point (HACCP) in Walvis Bay. The HACCP is a tool used in many countries aimed at food outlets to assess hazards and establish control systems focusing on the prevention of food contamination.

The intensive workshop organised by the Ministry of Health and Social Services was prompted by the numerous complaints about food borne diseases country wide. Geraldo Benade, Control Chief Health Inspector: Public Hygiene in the Ministry of Health and Social Services, noted that food borne diseases that could otherwise be prevented are a serious public health threat and place a huge burden on hospitals on a daily basis....

Appeal for Funds to Assist Flood Victims in Northern Namibia
7 April 2008

The Municipal Council has launched an appeal to Walvis Bay residents to contribute cash or food to ease the plight of more than 71,000 Namibians affected by weeks of severe flooding and waterborne diseases in the northern regions of the country. The estimated number of people affected by the heaviest floods yet experienced in northern Namibia has left many displaced and in despair as their crops have failed and livestock perished.

Seeing that no provision was made for the floods in northern Namibia it is expected that some of the country’s capital projects would be put on hold to attend to the situation at hand. The Municipal Council of Walvis Bay is appealing to the community of Walvis Bay to assist fellow Namibians in this regard through the Mayoral Relief Fund of Walvis Bay. Contributions are needed for immediate emergency needs such as food, tents, medical care and sanitation....

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Library Hours Changed

The Walvis Bay library will forthwith open as listed below to accommodate the national winter time change:

Mon – Thurs: 09:00 – 17:00
Fri: 09:00 – 13:00 /14:00 – 16:30
Sat: 10:00 – 12:00

The amended hours come into effect on Monday, 12 may 2008 and will terminate on Saturday, 06 september 2008.

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Construction of Sewer Reticulation
Upgrading sidewalks
Labour intensive Road construction
Surfacing of sidewalks
Lease of colour photocopier

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Bridging Gaps in Development
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Old and restless?
Painting Crime away

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