Flash floods accompanied by strong wind caused havoc in the town of Karibib. .

The town Karibib in the Erongo region on Monday experienced a storm that ripped through the normally sleepy town, taking roofs with, uprooted trees and even flooded the main street. The people that suffered the most is the residents from the Usab township and adjacent squatter that house around 2000 people in shacks.

follow the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM6gIEXGNto 

stories this coming week, millions of dollars drugs destroyed, another murder and some politics

This pas weekend was a busy weekend on the sport, crime and social front, will post later this week more on the woman that was killed by her ex-lover - the sixth murder during the past three weeks. Police destroyed N.Dollar 2.4 million worth of dagga and Namibia's cycle sensation Costa Seibeb won the 2014 Nedbank Cycle Challenge in Windhoek. This is his 3rd consecutive win.
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Lottering

Police used force to disperse angry crowd in Goreangab

The Namibian Police and Windhoek City Police had to go for their service pistols after a crowd of around a 100 start to throw them with stones and other objects after they demolished an illegal structure in the informal settlement. The owner had no problems when workers from the CoW started to dismantle the structure, but the other residents had other ideas, and took the law into their own hands. Around 7 people were arrested while several cars of the City Police were damaged.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y75T6BahIcs

Housing Shortage soon something of the past in Namibia

Namibia got her independence 24 years ago from South Africa. Since the Government of the day struggled with a variety social issues like health, crime, education. Taking into account the population is barely 2.2 million, yet the countries riches is destined for a few. Late last year the Namibian Head of state introduced a project to alleviate the problem so that every Namibian will have a proper house by 2013. This comes at a price tag of N. Dollar 24 Billion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXQjM5DR3nM

Seven HIV+ women got employment after IT training

The small town of Rehoboth south of Windhoek is impoverished and above all many there are living with HIV/AIDS. The town council is allegedly not doing much for development as the residents claim the council is incapable of bringing development due to party politics and infighting. Despite the poor state of affairs of the town council , the town is littered with informal drinking houses ( shebeens) that contribute even more to the town's poverty. One organization that saw the need, specially of the HIV+ women is Orange babies that is funded by the Netherlands. Nampa paid a visit recently to House Magriet as it is known to see what they are doing to help others, while at the same time sustain themselves to help others.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh--Tl757kE

After I posted the story on Nampa's website as well as youtube the volunteers received tremendous interest as far as the USA to expand the IT training among the women so they can improve their own standards as well as that of their children. Sadly in namibia the males are by nature lazy and would opt to hang around shebeens. while the women suffer alone at home to raise the children. In many cases when their husbands arrive home from the shebeens it is often the same women who are beaten at the hands of their husbands, and in some cases women are even beaten to death. This sad state of affairs forced the president of Namibia H.E. Hifikepunye Pohamba to call on men from all cultures to stop killing their wives, girl friends and even mothers.

Private game reserve up for grabs

Erindi up for grabs. This piece of Eden comes at a price of N$ 1.3 Billion. the prospective buyer(s) will get more than a farm, they will get a name, game galore like elephants, hippos, eland, oryx and Erindi boast with more than 300 bird species. The 70 000 hectares is home to more than 10 000 animals.

Gert Joubert spoke to Nampa news about the proposed deal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCc9Yj5RR-I

Prestigious game reserve in market.

The world renowned game reserve in private hands, Erindi, is in the market after the owners decided to sell the place to anyone that can afford to pay  N. doller 1.3 billion, The reserve of a little more than 70 000 hectares is home to a variety of animals like lions, elephants, cheetahs and is home to more than 300 bird species. The reserve boasts with good infrastructure, including world class camp sites with an unspoiled view over a waterhole known for it's elephants, lions and hippos. More to follow soon.

World class game reserve Erindi up for grabs.

Namibia's most prestigious private game reserve "Erindi" up for grabs at a cost of N. dollar 1.3 billion. More to follow later this week.

Seven people died in accident between bus and truck. ( not for sensitive viewers)

Seven people died in a crash between a truck and bus on the B1 north of Okahandja.

follow the link to Namibia press youtube account.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X4mzf24VLs

One accident, seven people dead.

Barely a day after a truck driver from Swaziland died on Namibian roads in a truck crash, seven more people died in one single accident involving a tour bus and a truck carrying diary products to the north. The accident took place around 19h30 on the B1 road 25 kilometers north of Okahandja. It is unclear what caused the accident, but when I arrived at the scene it was a sad scene awaiting us with bodies under blankets, diary products strewn all over the place, while the two wrecks clearly indicated that the fatalities would be high. Indeed a credit to the Okahandja Police and emergency services as they arrived within minutes after the MVA dispatched them to the scene. a Video clip of the horrific scene would be posted on the 29th of this month.

Namibian Snakes

As long as I can remember I was always fascinated by animals, and unlike many people that freaks out when they hear the word snake, spider or scorpion, I/m the opposite. These creatures were described as from the devil by our ancestors, and I believe it is purely from poor knowledge and ignorance about them. Today unlike many years ago there are books, Google, wikipedia and many other sources to ;earn from. As Namibia is a semi arid country, and home to many animals that adapted to the dry conditions, it is also home to some of the most venomous spiders, scorpions and snakes. One such place one can call a safe haven and breeding ground for serpents is Rehoboth about 80 kilometers south of the capitol Windhoek. There I met an old friend from the late 70's early 80's, Mario Guterres who by default fell in love with this creatures and is permanent on stand by as the residents ( of whom most are scared of snakes ) call Mario to catch the animal. Mario under no circumstances kill any animal, he will keep them in cages until he has time to go back into the field where he release them, where they belong in the field. 

Mario on his turn try to study snakes, while at the same time keeping record of all the 

snakes caught in his area. 

Mario introduced a python to me,
however the snake was not to comfortable
with me.

The one that everyone fears. Zebra snake.
this one stayed in his glass cage due it's
aggressiveness. there is no anti venom, and
spits accurate. can grow up to 1.5 meters, and
you will find Mr. Zebra in the Namib desert,
Karroo regions, central Namibia and
as far north as southern Angola.

Say Hi to the Mole Snake. Can grow up to two
meters. a Beautiful animal,

Hmmmmm brunch time. Mario hand feeds this "Koperkapel"
or known as the Cape Cobra. Although aggressive and
will attack when under threat, this one was very comfortable
with us, and even allowed us to hand feed us.

Skaapsteker, a harmless snake, can grow up to
1.4 meters. 

me still trying to make friends with
the mole snake.

Long distance driver died barely 200 meters from truck port.

The driver of a long distance transport truck sadly passed away barely 200 meters from truck port in a crash. The driver allegedly fell asleep behind the wheel of a mixed goods long distance interlink when his truck landed in a riverbed in the southern parts of Windhoek.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urCYghTfSqw

NO criminal NOR ill disciplined in my region says top cop.

The newly appointed regional Police commander for the Khomas region told Nampa in an exclusive that there is no place for criminals nor ill disciplined cops in the region. Nampa had an exclusive with Desderius "Des" Shilunga. And he is no stranger to control vast regions either.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqIONHAPTvw

a short clip about the aircraft accident that claimed all 33 on board

The world and Namibia was shocked to woke up end November to learn an airliner from Mzambique went missing over Namibian air space only to learn later that it crashed in the Bwabwata National park I travelled to the scene but due to the terrain I could not get to the scene, however I was on time to see how 33 bodies were transported back to Windhoek for Identification.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn4qmMowgEo

after a long absence I'm back.

After a long absence I will be back with more. For all those who religiously followed my blog, even when i was not posting anything, I thank You. You are all welcome to follow my stories on Namibia press on Youtube. There are interesting stories vary from prostitution to politics and everything in between. Please feel free to follow me even on Face book under "francois lottering Nampa" will gladly accept you and share in the local news and happenings in and around Namibia. A story that drew a lot of attention was the recent aircraft accident in Northern Namibia involving a flight from air Mozambique that claimed the lives of all 33 on board. Will post the link later, but please go to youtube Namibia press and see what is happening in Namibia.