INTERVIEW: Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes Joins Miss Ray Sasman on Her Inspirational Walk for Namibia’s Youth

INTERVIEW: Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes Joins Miss Ray Sasman on Her Inspirational Walk for Namibia’s Youth

In a remarkable display of community spirit and dedication to the youth of Namibia, Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes joined Miss Ray Sasman on a segment of her ambitious walk from Windhoek to Okahandja. This walk, which Ray Sasman has dubbed the "Walk with Me" journey, aims to raise awareness and support for the youth of Namibia. Mayor Forbes, who had just returned from a trip to the United States, […]

June 24, 2024 11

Namibia

Walvis Bay joins youth climate action fund

Walvis Bay will join 38 other local authorities in partnering with the US-based Johns Hopkins University's new Youth Climate Action Fund. The city will receive close to N$1 million to support youth-led climate action initiatives. Mayor Trevino Forbes says the funding will advance community goals, such as meeting de-carbonisation commitments and reducing consumption-based emissions.

May 13, 2024 85

Namibia

Walvis Bay taxi drivers go on strike

Walvis Bay’s taxi operators staged a protest against potholes and exorbitant traffic fines in the town on Tuesday. The group intends to deliver a petition to the municipality on Wednesday. The protest was sparked by the municipality's failure to address their concerns after receiving two petitions in 2023. Here is Walvis Bay Mayor, Trevino Forbes.

March 13, 2024 28