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SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 7032 FRIDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2023 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net
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Sharlien Tjambari
During the recent Ordinary Council Meeting, the Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council (ERC), Benita Imbamba tabled the ERC budget in Swakopmund which showed a deficit of N$1 912 260 or 31% shortfall. Imbamba said the Council's estimated revenue for the last financial year that ended 31 March 2023 was N$48 716 240, of which during the same financial year the Council collected N$4 337 740 in revenue while the Council's estimated revenue collection for the financial year was N$6 250 000, inclusive of Uis Settlement estimated revenue. According to Imbamba, the estimated revenue for the current financial year 2023/24 is N$71 646 340. This estimated revenue is inclusive of Uis Settlement revenue estimate equal to N$9 839 428 as well as 5% Assessment Rates equal to N$6 000 000. Imbamba said, “the appropriated income from Central Government for 2022/2023 was N$48 716 240 and in this financial year Council secured funds from Central Government totalling to N$48 764 241. This is a result of a slight increase in the funds from the Central Continues on page 2
Celebrate Expansion of Educational Facilities
These skills covered a wide range, including Basic Hospitality, Basic Carpentry, Welding and Fabrication, Computer and Office Administration,
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Lights Are Continues on page 2 On For Swakopmund CEO's contract extended Shack Leandrea Mouers Dwellers
The graduates after receiving their certificates. Photo Rudi Bowe
Erongo Council Budget Shows 31% Deficit
The African Counsellors Social Development Association (ACSDA), a nonprofit organisation, recently celebrated its first graduation ceremony in Walvis Bay, where approximately 60 graduates, including victims of the Otweya fire, Narraville evictees, and vulnerable community members, received free basic training in various skills.
The Swakopmund Municipality announced the contract extension of Alfeus Benjamin, their Chief Executive Officer (CEO), for an additional five years effective 1 December. His contract is set to expire on 30 November, having been initially appointed on 1 December 2018. Swakopmund Mayor Dina Namubes stated their decision is backed
by the immense contribution and tangible results that the CEO has delivered over his first five-year term. “We are indeed fortunate to have a visionary CEO, the one who
is people centred, an authentic leader who engages and is actively involved in the work deliverables of this Council, to lead our ship.” She added that in his
first five years, Benjamin has achieved far more than what was expected. “Hence, our decision to renew his contract was not a daunting task. The success of this organisation can be celebrated because of his hard work, dedication, and passion. We realised that we needed to keep him longer so that our community can continue to enjoy the fruits of his labour.” In his remarks, Benjamin expressed his gratitude to the council of Swakopmund for considering his extended appointment. “I am humbled by the trust you, individually Continues on page 2
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NAMCOR Presents Inaugural Oil & Gas Seminar: Empowering Namibia's Youth and Professionals in the Energy Sector Page 5
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