SERVICING OF INDUSTRIAL ERVEN

The servicing of land is a capital-intensive process and it is always prudent for Council to ascertain the interest of the public before embarking on the process.

Swakopmund is expanding rapidly and Council is obliged to make land available for development purposes.

The area between the existing industrial area and the Swakopmund Airfield, adjacent to the B2 main road was identified through the Master Development Plan as suitable for light industries due to its strategic location (see map below).

Council intends to determine the public’s need for industrial erven and all interested parties are requested to express their interest in writing.

Interested parties must express their interest in writing to the Corporate Officer: Properties not latter than Friday, 19 March 2010 (12:00) at P O Box 53, Swakopmund, Fax 088 614 514, Email sbruwer@swkmun.com.na.

For further inquires contact Ms S Bruwer at 064-4104219. Depending on the interest shown, the erven will be ready for sale before the end of 2011.

NEW UNIFORM FOR TRAFFIC

The Swakopmund Municipal Traffic has adopted a new uniform.  The new uniform was inaugurated during December 2009 with amid a lot of fanfare and camaraderie marching through the street of Swakopmund. The Municipal Traffic Officers where joined by their comrades-in-arms responsible for law enforcement i.e. the Namibian Police and Navy.

The navy blue colour for the new uniform was choosen after consultation with other major municipalities with a view to achieve uniformity as far as the dress code for municipal traffic officer is concerned. Our next door neighbours Walvis Bay will soon join us with similar uniforms for Traffic Officers. The new uniform will certainly boast the morale of our officers and will improve their visibility on the streets.
 
Meanwhile, Council recently approved a new booking system for NaTIS in order to improved service delivery to the residents after realizing that the previous system was inadequate to address the increasing number of people visiting NaTIS offices to obtain licenses. The booming mining industry has contributed to the high demand for drivers licenses since licenses are required for most mining jobs. Bookings will now be done on Mondays and Wednesdays whilst tests will be done on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays afternoons.

It has been realized that many people just make bookings for Learners’ and Drivers’ licenses but fail to turn up for testing and in the process deprive others the opportunity to be tested. In order to address the situation and to ensure that those who made bookings honour their commitments, Council has approved the payment of a non-refundable booking fee for all Learners’ and Drivers’ licenses bookings (see table on the right). The following charges are applicable: Learners’ Drivers’ licenses (Application N$45.00, Issuing N$35.00), Drivers’ license (Application N$110.00, Issuing N$150.00), Road Worthy certificates (Application N$100.00, Issuing N$30.00).

COUNCIL RE-AFFIRMS ITS COMMITMENT

“The Municipality of Swakopmund recommits itself to provide quality, effective and affordable services to its residents and visitors”. This was said recently by Her Worship the Mayor,  Councillor Germina Shitaleni during the first Council meeting of 2010. She re-affirmed the commitment of the Municipality of Swakopmund to forge ahead with development aimed at creating future prosperity and the utilization of available funds to provide a conducive environment in which a better life for all can be assured.

“We, as a Municipality, believe we are firmly on track as we are continuously striving to be the service provider of choice as far as successful service delivery to our residents and the thriving local business sector is concerned”, said the Mayor.

Turning to the issues of alcoholism and drug abuse, the Mayor expressed concern with the alarming rate of drug abuse and stated that it contributes to the increase in crime, spread of HIV infections and teenage pregnancies. The Mayor appealed to the youth to refrain from substance abuse and to concentrate on activities that are constructive and will contribute positively to their lives and future.

“Experience has shown that successfully combating the alcohol problem requires the application of three complementary elements. These are reduction through law enforcement, demand reduction through prevention strategies and harm reduction through treatment and social support. I would like to take this opportunity to applaud our country’s law enforcement agencies in their role in fighting alcohol abuse in our town”, commented the Mayor.

Swakopmund’s future looks very bright. It is experiencing steady growth in the residential and commercial sector. Efforts by Council to make Swakopmund the ultimate holiday and investment destination is yielding positive results and has attracted a wide range of quality commercial and residential opportunities. The recent extension and opening of uranium mines has opened the town to a huge range of business and investment possibilities. Retail investors have injected millions of dollars into  the business sector with the revamped Pick ‘n Pay and the building of a new Spar shopping complex in Ocean View as proof thereof.

WHEELCHAIRS FOR THE SWAKOPMUND STATE HOSPITAL

The Mayor of Swakopmund Her Worship, Councilor Germina Ndapua Shitaleni visited the Swakopmund State Hospital recently and observed the poor conditions of the wheelchairs that are being used to assist patients. Based on this observation, the Mayor requested Council to donate three (3) wheelchairs to the Swakopmund State Hospital as part of Council’s social responsibility .

The hand over ceremony of the wheelchairs was held on 05 November 2009 and attended by, amongst others, Honorable Dr Richard Ncabi Kamwi, Minister of Health and Social Services, Governor of Erongo Region Mr Samuel Nuuyoma, Councilors and staff members of the Ministry of Health and Social Services.

Her Worship, the Mayor, Councilor Germina Ndapua Shitaleni stated that she believes that it is a God-given responsibility to take care of each other and especially the vulnerable members of our society. She also requested the staff members of the Swakopmund State Hospital to take good care of the wheelchairs and report any irregular activities if they observe any. In conclusion she expressed gratitude towards the benefactors of the Mayoral Development Fund for their contribution and support.

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