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SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 6979 THURSDAY 25 AUGUST 2022 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net
inside Clarity on mis- Vandals leading news wreck revamped article Meersig Rudi Bowe
The municipality of Walvis Bay, in a statement issued on 23 August, provided clarity on a recent news broadcast which cited the Auditor-General's (AG) report on the accounts of the Municipality of Walvis Bay's financial year ending 30 June 2020.
The public relations and customer service division of the municipality said in the statement that the contents of the story are not a true Continues on page 2
Rössing Launches 45 Years Legacy Book
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On Wednesday evening this week, CNNC Rössing Uranium launched it's 45 years Legacy book in Swakopmund themed “A Lived Legacy”, a book documenting the history and contributions of the company for more than 45 years. In his welcoming remarks, Chairperson of the Rössing Board of Directors, Steve Galloway said, “today, we will witness the launch of a book documenting the history and contributions of a great Namibian company which has truly lived the values of the triple-bottom line, namely People, Planet and Prosperity, for more than 45 years. Rössing has lived this reality to the full since opening the mine in 1976, and the Rössing Foundation in 1978.” According to Galloway, hundreds of projects were initiated over the past four-and-a-half decades, and once sustainable, was handed over to private enterprise or to Government. Galloway mentioned that thousands of Namibians will attest to the impact Rössing Uranium and the Foundation have had on their lives, including many who are now prominent private and public sector leaders. Galloway said, “it is a privilege to be associated with this great company and chair the Board. The pioneers who came before us envisioned the dream of establishing a world class, responsible mining organisation; a Mine that would shape and guide future generations of Namibian, mining professionals, heroes in the Namibian mining Continues on page 2
New Brazilian Ambassador Pays Courtesy Visit To Port Of Walvis Bay
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Fisheries Observers Agency (FOA) employees staged a peaceful demonstration on Friday, 19 August with a petition hand-over to the Board Chairperson, Inocencio Verde, highlighting several complaints against the board of directors and management. Fisheries observers have accused their agency of violating their employment conditions as they failed to implement a salary structure for the past Continues on page 2
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