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SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 7080 FRIDAY 23 AUGUST 2024 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net
Wild Seas Captured by Xenia Ivanoff-Erb
inside Dippenaar's Trial: Confronting the Past Page 3
Slaggate, Onnetheid in Walvisbaai Middedorp Aangespreek
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Under the skilled lens of photographer Xenia Ivanoff-Erb, the fierce power of the Atlantic comes alive in this breathtaking capture of Swakopmund's beach. This week, the usually tranquil shores were transformed by a relentless, churning sea, as waves crashed violently against the rocks, sending up towering sprays of saltwater. The image encapsulates the raw energy and unpredictable beauty of nature.
Lost Seafarer Survives Harrowing Two-day Ordeal in the Open Sea Eileen van der Schyff. Marshallino Beukes and Sharlien Tjambari
After having the whole region and country in turmoil, seafarer Lisius Pendukeni Nkandi, 44, who was reported missing on Sunday, 18 August, after launching a motorless dinghy to return to land, returned home safely on Tues-
day this week around noon, attributing his survival to divine intervention. Nkandi spent nearly three days adrift in the rubber dinghy, battling this week's rough seas and unsure of his exact location.
Strong currents stalled his attempt to reach land, and he was forced to fight for survival on the open sea with only paddles to his aid. Back on land, the search for Nkandi was hampered by poor weather conditions, which delayed rescue efforts. The Ministry of Fisheries authorised the use of a patrol aircraft to assist in the search, but adverse weather prevented the mission from continuing. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) also issued warnings of strong waves and high tides due to this week's Super Blue Moon, which contributed to the challenging conditions at sea. In an interview with the Namib Times on Wednesday this week, Nkandi shared his side of the story yesterday. He went on and dismissed the rumours about Continues on page 2
Henties Bay Reservoir Pipeline Upgrade Among NamWater's Major Water Projects
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