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SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 7095 FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER 2024 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net
Clogged Sewers in Walvis Bay a Collective Responsibility Eileen van der Schyff
Walvis Bay's ongoing sewer system problems are taking a toll on the community, with the finger often pointed at the municipality for the frequent blockages and overflows that have plagued various areas in town. However, the solution to these issues lies not solely with the municipality but with all residents and businesses within the town. On Wednesday this t r i b u t i n g t o t h e s e be true. Although week, municipal wor- blockages is the im- efforts by the municikers were seen digging proper disposal of pality to upgrade the out large amounts of waste, both by residents sewer lines are ongoing, solidified fat and debris and businesses, particu- even with an upgraded from a drain in the larly restaurants. In an sewer system the proWaterfront area, follow- interview with the Pub- blem will always reing several complaints lic Relations Officer of main until the public from residents regar- the Municipality of stops the misuse of the ding blocked sewers Walvis Bay, Ms Anita sewer system. and sewer overflows. Kaihiva, Kaihiva said, “Although completion The clogged drains are “the sewer overflows of the project is excausing unpleasant are mainly caused by a pected to ease sewerage odours and creating backup in the main flow, sewage system potential health hazards. network due to block- abuse continues to be a While the municipality ages caused by misuse concern. Some resiis tasked with main- of the system by the dents continue to distaining the sewer infra- public.” The photos of pose of materials that structure, the respon- the debris that was taken are not suitable for the sibility does not rest out of the system this sewer system, leading entirely on their shoul- week clearly proves the to these unpleasant ders. A key issue con- statement of Kaihiva to Continue on page 2
Unreserved Apology Following an article published on the front page of our previous edition (Friday, 29 November 2024) under the headline, “Namib Times Investigates Walvis Bay's Ongoing Service Challenges” we would hereby like to apologise for any possible damaging remarks and/or harm this article might have caused to the Municipality of Walvis Bay employees mentioned, and the Municipality of Walvis Bay as an entity.
The fact of the matter is that the Municipality of Walvis Bay and its Public Relations Officer/Section have always advocated for open communication and cooperated with the Namib Times. Regrettably, this was not portrayed in the said article. Namib Times would also herewith like to reassure our readers, advertisers and the public in general of our commitment to balanced and fair reporting.
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