Namibia: Burning Tyres ‘A Cancer Risk’ At Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay residents and health professionals are demanding government intervention over toxic smoke from illegal tyre burning on state land that could cause serious illnesses.

Upon visiting the site, The Namibian was able to confirm the burning of tyres.

It is, however, unclear who is responsible for the practice and whether health and environmental regulations are being flouted.

Residents say the smoke is worse at night and affects the Kuisebmand, Narraville, Hermes and Meersig…