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Tenders to be invited for Old Consulate Houses
Friday, 12 March 2010 Updated!

According to Pieter Coetzee of the South African High Commission in Windhoek the advertisements inviting tenders for the old consulate house in Walvis Bay will appear in the newspapers next week.

"The tender advertisement will be in the Namibian and the Republikein on 15 and 16 March 2010. The Namib Times will carry the advertisement on 16 and 19 March 2010. The houses will be open for viewing on 25 and 26 March 2010 from 08h00 until 16h00 both days," he noted.

In the meantime, the South African High Commission has ensured that the houses have been cleaned for viewing. The houses will be open for viewing on 25 and 26 March 2010 from 08h00 until 16h00 both days. The tender closes on 14 April 2010. Tender documents are only available at the South African High Commission, cnr of Nelson Mandela Ave and Jan Jonker Road, Windhoek.

Old Consulate Houses to be sold
Thursday, 4 March 2010

The South African government confirmed that the old consulate houses in Walvis Bay and other properties in Windhoek will be offered for sale via closed tender.

"We will be inviting bids via closed tender as from the middle of March this year. At the end of the month we will also open the houses for viewing while the closing date for bids will be on 15 April 2010. We will advertise the tender in all local and international media," said Ncomeka Koni of the South African High Commission in Windhoek....

Dog License Renewals
Monday, 2 March 2010

Designated officials of the Municipality of Walvis Bay are currently performing dog license inspections in town and it is observed that many residents are still keeping unlicensed dogs on their premises. Some residents have complained that they had not been warned in advance. Others were surprised that they were liable to pay fines for keeping unlicensed dogs.

Walvis Bay needs aggressive marketing
Monday, 22 February 2010

A Spanish delegation of tourism specialists and lecturers of the University of Barcelona met with local tour operators, accommodation providers and municipal officials last week, in an effort to establish tourism cooperation links. The head of the delegation and president of the International Foundation of Olof Palme, Anna Balletbò i Puig, expressed her wish to help promote Walvis Bay as a tourist destination by improving services offered to tourists.

"In Spain we receive about 58 million tourists per year. In the last 40 years that Spain's tourism industry has been blossoming, we have learned what works and what does not. We have also seen how uncontrolled tourism can destroy a coast line..."

German Navy calls on Walvis Bay
Wednesday, 17 February 2010

A delegation of the German Navy vessel, Brandenburg paid a brief courtsey call on the Mayor of Walvis Bay. Accompanying the delegation was the German Ambassador to Namibia, Egon Kochanke, who expressed his appreciation to the residents and port of Walvis Bay for the warm reception and hospitality. The ship Commander, S.G Marco von Kölln noted that more than 270 soldiers requested to see Walvis Bay.

"The soldiers are tasked with special projects, and of almost half of the soldiers wanted to see Walvis Bay. This clearly shows the interest the soldiers had in Walvis Bay and the Namibian coast. We are very happy to be here...."

Queen's Baton comes to Walvis Bay
Wednesday, 27 January 2010

The Queens Baton Relay is one of the greatest traditions of the Commonwealth Games. It has always been the curtain-raiser to every Games since Cardiff 1958.

This Sunday 31 January 2010, the baton will travel from Windhoek to Walvis Bay, where a delegation and athletes of the Commonwealth Games will pay a courtesy call on the mayor. The baton relay symbolises the gathering of people from across the Commonwealth at the four-yearly festival of sport and culture...

An Eventful Year Ahead
Wednesday, 27 January 2010

During the first Council session for 2010, the Mayor of Walvis Bay, Uilka Nambahu urged municipal staff members and residents to approach the year ahead with energy and enthusiasm for hard work. "We must improve our resolve to do better, (and) to become effective and efficient in all that we do."

Despite the "unpredictable waters of a year that lays ahead" it is likely to be an eventful year for everyone, she said. She noted that 2010 carries a special form of inspiration due to the special focus the world is placing on the continent with the Soccer World Cup......

Welcome

Walvis Bay is one of Africa's hidden jewels. Set between the golden dunes of the Namib Desert and the cold currents of the Atlantic ocean, this port city is the prodigal oasis of opportunities.

With a tax-free investment zone, internationally renowned port and shipping facilities, sun-soaked recreational activities and breathtaking vistas, Walvis Bay is more than meets the eye.

Guestbook

Fanus Hansen

January 26, 2010 at 07:32:19am

Thanx for a wonderful December at Langstrand caravan park! The guards were friendly and efficient, the people at the gate brilliant. I think something should be done to the standard of the bathrooms in the year to come. Greetings Fanus Hansen Stand 96!

Langstrand

January 05, 2010 at 02:37:32pm

Thank you to the municipality of Walvis Bay for maintaining Langstrand resort. The officials were very helpful and responded quickly. A visitor.

Paul Eck

December 14, 2009 at 10:44:28pm

We had friends from Germany visiting. They love Namibia and Walvis Bay, except for the smell of the fish factory. Walvis Bay has grown into a nice friendly town, so please do something about that ugly stinking smell.