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SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 6980 FRIDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 2022 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net
Oasis Destroyed In Blaze Rudi Bowe
Three dead bodies found - another critical Sharlien Tjambari The Erongo police regional commander for community affairs, Inspector Ileni Shapumba confirmed to the Namib Times three people were found dead Thursday morning in different houses at Mondesa, Swakopmund. Shapumba could however not furnish any
further information and said that they are still investigating. The news has spread through the town of Swakopmund and residents are eager to know what happened and who the people are. It is alleged two men and a woman were found dead, and another person is in a critical condition in a intensive care unit.
Community activist makes first appearance in court for alleged rape charge Eileen van der Schyff · Community members protested bail grant outside the Walvis Bay Court · State opposed bail · Case postponed to 11 October 2022 Well known Community Activist, Irvin Basil Summers made his first court appearance on a charge of rape in the Magistrates Court of Walvis Bay on Tuesday morning this week. The 53-year-old stands accused of the alleged rape of a 13-year-old minor at his place of residence one month after he sent an anti-rape message out. Continues on page 2
The Oasis Supermarket situated in 19 Mermaid Street that served the Narraville community for about 52 years, was destroyed in a fire at around 1:05 on Thursday morning. The owner of Oasis Supermarket, Colin Van Niekerk (known as Uncle Colin) said someone alerted them of smoke and he and his son ran out to inspect. “When we arrived at the shop the Walvis Bay Fire Brigade was already at the scene,” Uncle Colin said, and praised the fire brigade, emergency services, Narraville Neighbourhood Watch, and some of community members for their efforts in containing the fire to the shop and flats at the back of the shop, occupied by the shop employees. Uncle Colin said, "I do not want to
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Kativa bids council farewell
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Nationwide applications for fuel licenses halted
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Estate agent charged with assaulting foster child Rudi Bowe
Estate agent, Ryno du Plessis and his partner, Christian Thiart, were arrested on Thursday 25 August for allegedly assaulting an 11-year-old foster child. The two made their first appearance in the Swakopmund Magistrate's Court on a charge of assault with the intention to do grievous bodily harm. According to a police incident report, the suspects beat the victim, who stayed with them at the time, with a wooden plank on the buttocks, causing swelling. They were released on bail of N$5 000 each, and the case was postponed to 23 November. The child is now in the care of a relative. Continues on page 2
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Scenic Air charter plane crashes down in Zambezi
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