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ISSN: 2026-7924 Publisher Mynard Slabbert Media Nova Namibia www.media-nova.net Contributors • Anne Schauffer • Bruno de Comarmond • Beth Moon • Namibian Nature Foundation • Godwana Collection • Thomas Müller • Tuvie.com • Sarien Lategan • Aga Szydlik • Paul Godard • Nicholas Kinghorn Advertising Sales Media Nova Namibia Ferreira’s Garden Centre Shop #2 Maxwell Street Southern Industrial Area Windhoek, NAMIBIA

In This Month’s Flamingo ON THE COVER October 2017

Richards Bay-based US Truck Sales has successfully sold over 300 modified RAM trucks to customers in Southern Africa, after identifying a demand for this niche market in 2005, reveals company owner Thinus de Beer.

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2017 Lüderitz Speed Challenge Event The world’s premier windsurfers will be in Lüderitz.

Namibia and Africa Mynard Slabbert +264 (0)85 227 2380 mynard@media-namibia.com Chris Coetzee +264 (0)81 668 0697 chris@media-namibia.com Design & Layout BrandHut design@brandhut.com.na

Time And Trees There’s something so extraordinary about ancient trees...

Namport’s First Ammonium Nitrate Shipment The first shipment of 1,000 tons of ammonium nitrate arrived.

Commercialisation - Lake Liambezi’s artisanal fishery Lake Liambezi is a 2,5m shallow, ephemeral floodplain lake.

Centre Stage For A Paradox Streets connect and define our towns and cities.

The 2017 Bird Photographer Of The Year Competition BPOTY announces the 2017 winners.

Escape To The Wilderness If you’re yearning for a great escape, sneak away...

Proofreader Wienkie Dicks Printer Solitaire Press Brahman Street, Northern Industria, Windhoek, Namibia

Motoring This is for all the petrolheads (& diesel) out there.

ESCAPE Homes Takes Zen To New Level With ESCAPE One XL This tiny home on wheels can sleep up to eight...

The Africa Architecture Awards 2017 NUST’s Elao Martin was nominated as a finalist...

People of the Earth: San Tribe Deeply rooted in their nomadic culture.

Dawn of the Utopia Collection Photographer has a unique perspective on Namibia.

102 Sharing Namibia’s Stories Olufuku - Celebrating Namibian traditions. 108 SciTech Gadgets, gizmos, concepts and utter innovation. 120 Entertainement Disclaimer All material is strictly copyrighted. All rights are reserved. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without prior written permission from the publisher. Opinions expressed in Flamingo are not necessarily those of Air Namibia.

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GENERAL

Surface area: 824,268 km . Capital: Windhoek. Independence: 21 March 1990. Current president: Hage Geingob. Multiparty Parliament, Democratic Constitution Division of power between executive, Legislature and judiciary. Secular state—freedom of religion (90% Christian). Freedom of the press/media.

Mobile communication system is available throughout the country. It is also possible to rent cell & satellite phones at the Windhoek International Airport, or buy local Sim cards. Postal service: affiliated to the Universal Postal Union. Schools: over 1700 and various vocational and tertiary education institutions.

TAX AND CUSTOMS All goods and services are priced to include value-added tax of 15%. Visitors may reclaim VAT. Enquiries: Ministry of Finance, Tel (+264 61) 23 0773 in Windhoek.

ENVIRONMENT Nature reserves: 15 % of surface area. Highest mountain: Brandberg. Other prominent mountains: Spitzkoppe, Moltkeblick, Gamsberg. Perennial rivers: Orange, Kunene, Okavango, Zambezi and Kwando/ Linyanti/Chobe. Ephemeral rivers: Numerous, including Fish, Kuiseb, Swakop and Ugab.

FLORA 14 vegetation zones; 120 species of trees; 200 endemic plant species; 100 plus species of lichen. Living fossil plant: Welwitschia mirabilis.

ECONOMY Main sectors: Mining, fishing, tourism & agriculture. Biggest employer: Agriculture (46%). Fastest-growing sector: Tourism. Mining: Diamonds, uranium, copper, lead, zinc, magnesium, cadmium, arsenic, pyrites, silver, gold, lithium minerals, dimension stones (granite, marble, blue sodalite) and many semi-precious stones.

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE Roads: 5,450 km tarred, 37,000 km gravel. Harbours: Walvis Bay, Lüderitz. Main airports: Hosea Kutako International Airport, Eros Airport, 46 airstrips. Rail network: 2,382 km narrow gauge. Electricity: 220 V AC, 50 Hz with outlets of round three-pin type. Fixed phone coverage throughout the country with direct-dialing facilities to more than 220 countries.

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One medical doctor per 3,650 people. Several state of the art private and state hospitals in Windhoek with intensive-care units, as well as in main towns, with medical practitioners (world standard) and 24-hour medical emergency services.

Currency: The Namibia Dollar (N$) is fixed to and equals the SA Rand. The South African Rand is also legal tender. Foreign currency, International Visa, Master Card, American Express and Diners Club credit cards are accepted.

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2.3 million; Density: 2.2 per km; 240 000 inhabitants in Windhoek (15% of total). Official language: English. 14 regions, 13 ethnic cultures, 16 languages and dialects. Adult literacy rate: 85%. Population growth rate: 2.6%.

FAUNA Big game: Elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, leopard, giraffe, 20 antelope species; 240 mammal species (14 endemic); 250 reptile species; 50 frog species; 676 bird species. Endemic birds including Herero Chat, Rockrunner, Damara Tern, Monteiro’s Hornbill.

FOREIGN REPRESENTATION More than 50 countries have Namibian consular or embassy representation in Windhoek.

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Public transport is available to most tourist destinations in Namibia. In Namibia one drives on the left. There are bus services from Windhoek to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Vic Falls, Swakopmund, Harare, Lusaka and many other smaller busses which connect most of Namibian regions. Namibia’s main railway line runs from the South African border, connecting Windhoek to Swakopmund in the west and Tsumeb and Oshikango in the north. There is an extensive network of international and regional flights from Windhoek. Domestic charters to all destinations.

HEALTH No inoculations are necessary. Should one enter from a country in which yellow fever prevails, one should have proof of vaccination against such disease. Malaria-prophylaxis is recommended if traveling to far northern Namibia during summer.

Tap water is purified and safe to drink. Bottled water is available almost everywhere in the country as well.

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Dear Esteemed Passenger, Thank you for choosing Air Namibia as your carrier of choice! Gone are the days when air travel was for the happy few. The glitz and glamour of the early days of flight are behind us, although air travel still takes us to fabulous destinations. At Air Namibia, we strive to ensure that flying with us remains memorable and convenient, while connecting you to different parts of the world. We are proud to inform you that Air Namibia will start flying to Lagos and Accra effective 25 March 2018. The addition of the new routes is in line with our strategic plan and positively contributes to growing the business and increasing our footprint on the African Continent. The routing for the two new destinations will be WindhoekLagos-Accra, and the return will be Accra-LagosWindhoek four times per week using the Airbus A319100 aircraft. Apart from providing a direct connection from Namibia to West Africa, the operation will transport passengers and cargo on the Lagos-Accra-Lagos route. This has been made possible by the implementation of the fifth freedom traffic rights granted by the Ghanaian and Nigerian Governments, as contained in the existing Bilateral Air Service Agreements.

Air Namibia operates in a dynamic and highly competitive business environment with high value investments being required to remain at the top of the game. Our organisation realises that key success factors include the need to be innovative and embrace technology optimally. Although we are small in comparison to other national carriers, we strive to be the best and offer the best service. Not just for our local passengers, but for regional and international travellers as well. This is essential to our mandate, as we operate in a globally connected world. We continue to work hard to keep the national carrier in the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind and heart. Constantly adding value to our national economy as well as being a Centre of Excellence when it comes to training and developing our pilots, air and ground staff, while improving and maintaining our high service level standards. Our goal is to make Air Namibia the premier choice of all travellers, when they wish to embark on their trips connecting to and from the Land of the Brave. We continue to solidify our position in SADC, Africa and the world, as an airline to be admired and as an airline of choice for passengers and freight alike. Thank you for flying Air Namibia, we look forward to welcoming you on board again soon.

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Through interline agreements with our partner airlines, Air Namibia helps you reach your final destination almost anywhere in the world ABZ - Aberdeen, United Kingdom | Aberdeen Dyce Airport AMS - Amsterdam, Netherlands | Amsterdam Schiphol Airport ARN - Stockholm, Sweden | Stockholm-Arlanda Airport ATH - Athens, Greece | Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport BCN- Barcelona, Spain | Barcelona International Airport BGO - Bergen, Norway | Bergen Flesland Airport BHX - Birmingham, United Kingdom | Birmingham International Airport BIO - Bilbao, Spain | Bilbao Airport BLL - Billund, Denmark | Billund Airport BLQ - Bologna, Italy | Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport BRE - Bremen, Germany | Bremen Airport BRU - Brussels, Belgium | Brussels Airport BUD - Budapest, Hungary | Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport CDG - Paris, France | Charles de Gaulle International Airport CPH - Copenhagen, Denmark | Copenhagen Kastrup Airport DME- Moscow, Russia | Domodedovo International Airport DRS - Dresden, Germany | Dresden Airport DUB - Dublin, Ireland | Dublin Airport DUS - Dusseldorf, Germany | Dusseldorf International Airport EDI - Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Edingburgh Airport FAO - Faro, Portugal | Faro Airport FCO - Rome, Italy | Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport FMO - Muenster, Germany | Muenster Osnabrueck Airport FRA - Frankfurt, Germany | Frankfurt International Airport GOJ - Nizhny Novgorod, Russia | Nizhny Novgorod International Airport GOT - Gothenburg, Sweden | Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport GRZ - Graz, Austria | Graz Airport GVA - Geneva, Switzerland | Geneva Cointrin International HAJ - Hannover, Germany | Hannover Airport HAM - Hamburg, Germany | Hamburg Airport HEL - Helsinki, Finland | Helsinki Vantaa Airport IST - Istanbul, Turkey | Ataturk International Airport KBP - Kiev, Ukraine | Boryspil International Airport KRK - Krakow, Poland | John Paul II International Kraków-Balice Airport KTW - Katowice, Poland | Katowice International Airport

KUF - Samara, Russia | Kurumoch International Airport LCA - Larnaca, Cyprus | Larnaca International Airport LED - St. Petersburg, Russia | Pulkovo Airport LEJ - Leipzig, Germany | Leipzig Halle Airport LHR - London, United Kingdom | London Heathrow Airport LIN - Milan, Italy | Linate Airport LIS - Lisbon, Portugal | Lisbon Portela LYS - Lyon, France | Lyon Saint-Exupéry MAD - Madrid, Spain | Madrid Barajas International MAN - Manchester, United Kingdom | Manchester Airport MLA - Luqa, Malta | Luqa Airport MUC - Munich, Germany | Franz Josef Strauss International Airport MXP - Milan, Italy | Malpensa International Airport NAP - Napoli, Italy | Nápoli / Capodichino International Airport NCE - Nice, France | Nice-Côte d’Azur NUE - Nuremberg, Germany | Nuremberg Airport OPO - Porto, Portugal | Francisco de Sá Carneiro OSL - Oslo, Norway | Oslo Gardermoen Airport POZ - Poznan, Poland | Poznan-Lawica Airport PRG - Prague, Czech Republic | Ruzyn International Airport RIX - Riga, Latvia | Riga International Airport SOF STR - Stuttgart, Germany | Stuttgart Airport SVG - Stavanger, Norway | Stavanger Sola Airport TLL - Tallinn, Estonia | Tallinn Airport TLS - Toulouse, France | Toulouse-Blagnac Airport TRN - Torino, Italy | Torino / Caselle International Airport TXL - Berlin, Germany | Berlin-Tegel International Airport VCE - Venice, Italy | Venezia / Tessera - Marco Polo Airport VIE - Vienna, Austria | Vienna International Airport VKO - Moscow, Russia | Vnukovo International Airport VNO - Vilnius, Lithuania | Vilnius International Airport WAW - Warsaw, Poland |Warsaw Chopin Airport ZRH - Zurich, Switzerland | Zurich Airport

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Indongo Toyota’s Tyre Tracks Take to the North

n 29 May 2017, Indongo Toyota’s tyre tracks took to the north, when the Frans Indongo Group opened a brand new fully fledged Toyota dealership, with workshop and parts outlet in Ongwediva. The subsequent weeks passed in a whirlwind, with satisfied customers experiencing new levels of service when buying a car or parts or having their vehicle serviced and repaired in the state-of-the-art workshop. Now, two months after welcoming the first feet through the door, we sat down with the man who oversees operations in Ongwediva, Hans Steinkopf, Dealer Principal at Indongo Toyota in Windhoek, to talk about the exploits of the latest edition to the Indongo Toyota family. With four existing dealerships in Windhoek, Walvisbay, Okahandja and Otjiwarongo, Indongo Toyota welcomed the opportunity to add a fifth in the north to the fold, Steinkopf explains. “In Namibia, Toyota enjoys a prime share of over 40% of the automotive market. Yet in the north, that figure skyrockets to between 60 – 70%. With such a huge demand and only one existing dealership, Toyota South Africa Motors identified the opportunity in the market and awarded the Frans Indongo Group the second Toyota dealership in the far north.”

the figure rises to 98%. In the end, this is the type of experiences with our customers we aim for. Every customer must leave us satisfied and with a smile. And this is how we are leading the way in the north.” “Looking back over the past two months, we are pleased with what we have achieved so far,” Steinkopf continues. “Our new vehicle sales are in line with our forecasts, while our parts sales have surpassed our expectations. As far as the workshop is concerned, we boast the most modern facilities available across Namibia and are looking forward to achieving our projected growth.” The community of Ongwediva and environment has been quick to embrace the outlet as a new landmark perched prominently on the main road that winds north to Oshakati, Steinkopf says. “They have, after all, been part of this project from the very beginning. They saw Indongo Toyota Ongwediva take shape from nothing but an empty lot to the state-of-the art Toyota facility it is today.”

Things went from the planning stage to development and on to completion with lightning speed, Steinkopf shares: “The Frans Indongo Group had the perfect piece of land available right next to the Highway Filling Station, and the building project to construct the most modern workshop and sales showroom in Namibia started in May 2016”. The doors to Indongo Toyota Ongwediva opened 12 months later. According to Steinkopf, the total staff compliment of 30 were carefully selected for Indongo Toyota Ongwediva. The dealership is led by Dealer Principal Tati Kamule, who has a motivated and excited team of staff members at the new dealership. “We chose the staff through detailed screening, based both on their expertise as well as their attitude and focus on customer service. You can teach employees skills, but an understanding and dedication to serve customers are inherent.” The careful selection coupled with hard work and dedication has paid off. Since opening its doors two months ago, Indongo Toyota Ongwediva has outperformed all other Namibian branches on customer experience. Moreover, when rated alongside the various branches across South Africa, the Ongwediva outlet has taken a spot in the top 10 twice in as many months.

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EDITORIAL

2017 Lüderitz Speed Challenge Event If you’re anywhere near Luderitz from the 16 October to 26 November, head in that direction. Fast. The world’s premier windsurfers and kite boarders will be flying high. Words by Bruno de Comarmond Photographs by www.luderitz-speed.com

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üderitz will once again be hosting the world’s premier speed sailing event for windsurfers and kite boarders from 16 October to 26 November 2017. Legends including 42x world champion Bjorn Dunkerbeck (SUI) will be descending on this wonderfully colourful fishing harbour town to go all out to break national and, who knows, world records? The last event held in 2015, saw Antoine Albeau (FR) break his previous world windsurf speed record with a blisteringly fast 53.27 knots (98.66kph). The ladies windsurf record, previously held by double world-record holder Zara Davis (UK) was broken by Karin Jaggi (SUI) with a splendid 46.31 knots (85.77kph). Speed sailors at this year’s event include Sebastien Cattelan (FR), event-founder and first person to break the mythical 50 and 55 knots (101kph), and Mark Grinnell (ZA) who is the all-Africa Champion and third fastest windsurfer in the world. National champions from France, Great Britain, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Italy and Holland will all be competing. The objective is to generate a maximum average speed over an official designated 500m distance. The event is officiated and recognised by the World Speed Sailing Record Council (WSSRC). To date, the Lüderitz Speed Challenge, first held in 2007 at the Lüderitz Second Lagoon, has produced an astonishing 100+ National and 15 World Speed Sailing Records. This is the only Namibian sporting event to appear in multiple editions of the Guinness World Records. If you are visiting Lüderitz during the event, make sure you see these courageous and highly-skilled extreme speed sailors in action. It’s an adrenaline rush…even if you’re on dry land. For more info/videos: www.luderitz-speed.com

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TIME AND TREES

There’s something so extraordinary about ancient trees that they touch us in deep places. Beth Moon’s photographs – documented so exquisitely in her two books – takes us even deeper into the science and magic of trees. Words and photographs by Beth Moon

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s night falls over the Makgadikgadi Pans, large trees stand starkly against the horizon. Leafless branches reach for the light. On the opposite side of the sky, Earth’s shadow is rising. True wildness manifests itself in the form of curling black branches in November, silhouette against an indigo sky. Between the reality of the harsh daylight sun and the utter darkness of night, there is a softer, less forbidding compromise. Illuminating the foreground blends the boundaries between the visible and the invisible. There is a middle zone where splendor comes into being, where two very different realities mingle and blur. If magic exists anywhere, it is here. A JOURNEY INTO DARKNESS My work photographing trees started in 1999 as I began to record the lives of some of the oldest trees from different parts of the world. I chose trees that were unique in their exceptional size, age, heredity, or folklore. This 14 year project was portrayed in the book, Ancient Trees: Portraits of Time. I usually photographed in the early morning light or caught the sun low in the sky as it was about to set. Never did I give thought to the hours after dusk. Then I learned of two interesting studies that correlated tree growth with astral activity, and it changed the way I looked at trees. This realization reminded me of how interwoven all relationships are in the natural world, where a single phenomenon cannot be examined without finding a link to everything else. I continued to chronicle the oldest trees, but instead used the hours of darkness to photograph under the light of the stars. Full circle. This inspiration was the starting point of a new series of work which I titled, Diamond Nights. My first journey to the southern counties of Africa, on what I might call, a celestial safari, left me speechless under an array of dazzling stars. I don’t think I was prepared to see the enormity of the universe laid out so starkly above me, the Milky Way in its entirety stretching from one end of the horizon to the other. After traveling hours on end without road signs, or even roads, I came to areas so remote and wild the darkness was almost palpable. If ever the night was a stage of its own, it was here. Subsequently, finding dark locations in other countries with the right degree of atmospheric clarity was challenging. Many supposed ‘wild places’ had light pollution from nearby towns where artificial lights overpowered the darkness. It has been said that mankind’s destiny is written in the stars, but it will be a very bleak destiny if we can no longer see the stars. Another equally challenging issue was to find very old trees that exist in areas of complete darkness. Combine this criteria with other factors such as the months of the year when the branches are bare, days of the month when the moon is new, and nights without wind or clouds. The solution, of course, to all of these requirements was patience and time. So this was my mantra as I waded through knee high mud, waited out wind storms, checking numerous locations, seeking out the darkest places where the oldest trees grew. Some of the world’s most astonishing night skies are over places that are very remote and hard to reach, while other sites were protected areas such as nature preserves and national forests.

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The long exposures used to make these photographs emphasize the passage of time in reference to the age of the trees, which is certainly considerable. But by comparison to the celestial, the light from some of the stars pictured, millions of light years away, is not even a blink of an eye. Instead of seeking individual trees, I considered tree species in general. Trees featured in this work are baobabs, quiver trees, bristlecone pines, juniper trees, olive trees, Joshua trees, sequoias, chestnuts, and oaks. The Greeks and Romans made imaginary lines between points of light in the sky and named them after creatures and symbols that embodied mythology and verse. These images are titled after those constellations and stars. STUDIES The University of Edinburgh’s study found that trees grow faster when high levels of cosmic radiation reach the earth’s surface, concluding that starlight impacts tree growth even more than annual temperature or rainfall. Secondly, renowned researcher, Lawrence Edwards, found that tree buds changed shape and size rhythmically, in regular cycles all through winter, directly correlating to the moon and planets. The oak for example, appears to change with Mars, the Beech with Saturn and the Birch with Venus. Curiously, Edwards also found that overhead power lines disrupted this planetary influence. As David Milarch explains in the book, The Man That Planted Trees, by Jim Robbins, “Trees are solar collectors. Most people equate that with the sun’s energy. But the sun is only one star, and there are billions of stars that influence the Earth with their radiation. I believe energies inside the earth are transmuted and transmitted into the cosmos by the trees, so the trees are like antennas, senders and receivers of earth energies and stellar energies.”

TECHNICAL NOTES For Beth’s first book, Ancient Trees: Portraits of Time, she remained loyal to her Pentax 6,7 film camera. “The many steps involved in creating the final print are just as important to me as capturing the image. The process I use for exhibition prints is platinum/palladium printing. By using the longest-lasting photographic process, I hope to speak about survival—not only of man and nature, but of photography as well. For each print, I mix a tincture that I hand-paint onto heavy watercolor paper and expose to light. The metals are actually embedded into the fiber of the paper. A platinum print can last for centuries, drawing on the common theme of time and continuance, pairing photographic subject and process.” By her second book, Diamond Nights, technology had changed: “This work marked the transition not only from film to digital capture, but also from black-and-white to color. Up until this point the majority of my work was done with a medium format film camera, but the long exposure time needed to photograph at night was not possible with film. Evolving digital technology has produced cameras with features that accommodate these conditions such as options for lower noise levels and higher ISO settings. “As a platinum printer rendering images in black and white, I thought I would never print in color. However, I was greatly surprised after viewing images on the viewfinder of my camera and even more so the next day while reviewing the images on a larger screen. I realized the camera sensor has a much higher dynamic range of vision in the dark, especially with color, than people do. Research confirmed this. The sensors in a digital camera “see” the infrared light or the wavelengths outside of our rainbow colors that are invisible to us. Many animals can see this extended color spectrum. I understood the vibrant range of colors the camera was recording was a unique translation and integral part of the process and I felt the images should be printed in color. “The main criteria needed to make these photographs possible was a dark sky. I planned trips around the new moon. During the day I examined the best viewpoints and would mark my locations with rocks. Other times I would set up at dusk and wait. If it was cloudy, I would return at various times through the night to check the skies. “The majority of these photographs were created with a wide angle lens and an ISO of 3200 - 6400. Exposures up to 30 seconds allowed enough light to enter the lens without noticeable star movement. Each location required a lot of experimenting and different lighting techniques.”

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BETH MOON AND HER MOTIVATION I began this project while living in England, a country with an affinity for all things arboreal. From the first moment I saw an ancient yew, a love affair ensued. The United Kingdom has a high concentration of old trees, so it seems I was in the right place to start. My children were young at the time, and they often accompanied me on my travels, happy for the chance to explore new places. Early in the project, I photographed the massive Bowthorpe oak, one of the greatest British oaks. Its full crown of leafy green foliage was quite a sight to behold. Just six months later, part of the crown was lost when a violent storm tore a major limb to the ground, causing other branches to collapse into the treeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hollow center. Elsewhere I found ancient relics living in a state of neglect or others destined for sacrifice by the loggerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chainsaw. These trees, taller than most buildings and older than many of our monuments, were often taken for granted. Equally disturbing is the threat of extinction many tree species are facing. For these reasons, I continued my work with a greater sense of purpose and urgency. Why do we need old trees? Beyond the sublime, old trees are biologically critical. They contain superior genes that have enabled them to survive through the ages, resistant to disease and other uncertainties. Their genetic heritage is invaluable for future research and reforestation. Old trees store a significant amount of carbon above and below the ground. They serve as a reservoir for species such as lichen, and contain rich communities of plants, animals, and insects that depend on this unique habitat created only by the passage of time. The disappearance of oldgrowth forests may be one of the most serious environmental issues today. It is time to embrace a larger view of nature as a network of interwoven relationships. For more info: www.bethmoon.com

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Namport’s First Ammonium Nitrate Shipment

mmonium Nitrate is used by the local mining industry to manufacture explosives for mining purposes. Although ammonium nitrate in itself is not an explosive, it is regulated by the Namibian Explosives Regulations and therefore must be treated as an explosive. More than a year ago Namport was approached by the local shipping industry regarding the importation of ammonium nitrate. Namport started with a major research project which included visiting other ports who handle the product. Namport in conjunction with the Namibian Police’s Explosives Unit drafted our own procedure on how to safely handle ammonium nitrate. During the 1st quarter of 2017, Namport was given the green light for importation to be allowed by the Explosives Unit. All Cargo Terminals, Security and Emergency personnel were properly inducted.

On Monday 31 July 2017 the first shipment of 1,000 tons of ammonium nitrate arrived on board the vessel called, ‘Autumn Wind’ destined for Husab Mine. The ammonium nitrate arrived in 1 ton bags and was offloaded over a period of 4 days by the Break Bulk within our Terminal department at Namport. Both the Importer and the Mine expressed their gratitude and satisfaction with the effective and safe handling of the product with this first shipment. ‘The Namibian Ports Authority values the business of our clients and we go beyond the call of duty in order to satisfy our clients’ specific requirements. While maintaining our world class port, ISPS and ISO certification standards, we continually promote ourselves as the gateway for SADC’, said Mr Elias Mwenyo, (Acting) Executive: Commercial.

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EDITORIAL

Commercialisation - Lake Liambezi’s artisanal fishery Lake Liambezi is a 2,5m shallow, 400 square km ephemeral floodplain lake. Listen to the story behind sustainable harvesting of the Lake’s fish stocks – it’s both simple and complex.

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Previous inundation of Lake Liambezi (1958 to 1985) In periods of high water levels, Lake Liambezi is fed by the Zambezi, Chobe and Kwandu Rivers. In periods of low water, the basin dries up completely. To work towards sustainable harvesting of the Lake’s fish stocks, it’s worth reflecting on what is known of the previous inundation, particularly links with the neighbouring country of Zambia. During the 1960s and 1970s, some of the Lake’s fish were exported to Zambia and Botswana. Fish were sold individually with set prices for the different sizes. Namibian fishermen earned British pounds as, at that time, Zambia (formerly Northern Rhodesia) was a British Colony. In describing the longstanding economic relationship between the Zambezi Region and Zambia, Kangumu (2011) reports that the colonial administration maintained good relationships with Zambia, as Namibians then depended on Zambian markets to sell the fish needed in large quantities for feeding workers on the copper mines. The Lake became dry in about 1985 and the fertile soils in the Lake basin were used for dry land cropping. Namibian skill gaps in the fish value chain The 25 year break before the most recent inundation in 2009, meant that many young men in the Lakeside villages of Muyako, Lusu, Masokatwani and Zilitene were unskilled fishermen. This gap - coupled with the tradition of obtaining cost-effective Zambian labour - meant that many fishermen from the neighbouring Western Province in Zambia moved to Lake Liambezi to offer their fishing services. Fresh fish were sold locally, or further afield if transported on ice. The bulk of the fish was preserved through salting or drying, transported along the fish trade corridor through Zambia to the border town of Kasumbelesa, and onward to Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In this way, the strong demand for animal protein in Africa’s rapidly urbanising cities drove the commercialisation of the Lake’s highly productive fish stocks. Fish harvesting targeted the large, tilapiine cichlids (breams) that made up only 3% of the fish biomass (Peel, et al. 2015b). An estimate of total annual fish yield in the Lake in 2011/2012 was 2700 tonnes which is 4.5 times more than the 600 tonnes recorded in 1974 during the previous inundation (Peel et al. 2015a). Small-scale fishing and trading enterprises The Lake’s artisanal fishery commercialised in such a way that male and female Namibians provided the fishing gear (traditional wooden canoes and gill nets) to the mostly ‘hired’ Zambian fishermen who bartered part of their catch as a ‘fishing fee’. In this way, small scale commercial enterprises were developed. If not by ‘hiring’ foreign fishermen, many Namibian men and women around the Lake were able to benefit through the fish trade by selling to Zambian traders. In all the four lakeside villages, many households from all economic groups were able to exploit the increase in fish stocks. A review of 145 households showed that hiring fishermen and trading fish was widespread with a total of 68% or 99 households having

members who either fished, hired fishermen or traded in fish (or a combination thereof). Evidence of Namibian fishermen opening bank accounts with their fishing revenues indicates that fish income was significant. However, like the fishermen, Zambian nationals made up the bulk of the traders at the height of the ‘fish boom’ between about 2009 and 2014. To increase their income, Namibian traders learned from Zambians how to navigate the fish trade corridor to Kasumbelesa on the border of Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This multifaceted relationship between local and foreign traders and fishermen brought both costs and benefits to local communities. The presence of Zambian nationals strengthened market linkages as well as providing fishing capacity. However, the influx of such large numbers of foreign fishermen and traders led to competition with locals. The issue of illegal migrants became a major concern for the Namibian authorities. Fishery Management The strong demand for fish led fishermen to maximize the catch by using illegal fishing methods such as bashing and dragging1.To manage this individual harvesting and sales from the Lake’s finite common pool resource system, the Traditional Authorities intervened in all four Lakeside Villages and established Village Fish Committees. These Committees attempted improved fisheries management by enforcing Namibian government fisheries’ regulations with regard to use of appropriate gear and fishing methods. They also cooperated with the Namibian government in operations dealing with illegal migrancy.When Lake Liambezi fills up again, the Village Fish Committees will be instrumental in any fishery development and management. Fish biologists have made recommendations to manage the Lake for high-value cichlids (breams) which would optimise cash earned by fishermen while encouraging the harvesting of smaller but resilient fish to meet the increasing demand for fish (Brycinus lateralis known as the stripped robber or mbalaa) (Peel, et al 2015b). In future inundations, governmental and non-government parties would also be wise to find creative ways to strengthen these Village Fish Committees and give them more powers beyond those they have from customary law. For example, provision of the Inland Fisheries Resources Act3, 2003 allows for the appointment of people nominated by the traditional authorities to become Fish Inspectors (Part V11, Enforcement, 23 (3). This would increase the recognition of the community fish monitors and strengthen their regulation activities. Also, there is an opportunity to investigate any value addition that allows Namibians to accrue more benefits such as the provisioning of cold storage facilities to assist in the sale of fresh fish.

1 Bashing is the practice OF beating the water with a paddle to chase fish from cover into the net, when a gill net is set along or around a structure (vegetation or rocks).

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Centre Stage For A Paradox Streets connect and define our towns and cities, but do we ever really stop to think about the names?

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treet names reflect not only the history but also the essence of a society at a given time. With regime changes, often street names and statues are the first symbols of our spatial existence that are changed to demonstrate the sentiments and policies of the new regime. Windhoek is no exception to this, and has undergone a number of street name changes. As we now walk the streets of Windhoek we can relive the political transformation of a nation. Walking down Independence Avenue, the big brown street sign shows the direction of the Christuskirche which, despite new development, still occupies centre stage in the city. But then the irony strikes. Directly below the brown sign is the street name sign – Fidel Castro Street. After much speculation and a final resolve that the personal faith of Castro remains unknown, it is revealed! He did go to church! A controversial man, a hero to many Africans, praised and mourned at his passing in 2016. One of the greatest paradoxes of Castro was probably his views on religion and the conjunction with Marxism. Raised Catholic, he attended the elite private school “Colege de Dolores” in Santiago (Cuba), where he was educated by Spanish Jesuit priests. In his later life, after denouncing the church, he publicly stated that “The Jesuits influenced me with their strict organization, their discipline and their values” During his reign he met with religious leaders and admitted that, excluding believers from becoming members of the party would constitute discrimination. He however argued that revolution comes first. The closest he probably came to committing to religion was what can be interpreted as Liberation theology. You first need to be a revolutionist. Religion and politics should be separated. Clearly Castro did not simply abandon religion, his viewpoint should be understood in the complex conjunction of his aversion to imperialism and capitalism, which in his experience of the Catholic Church, was embodied in the church. At a meeting with religious leaders on 2 April 1990 he said “… and sometimes I wondered: At times have we not turned Marxism into a religion?” Why does such a central street here under the African sun, carry his name? Castro’s revolution did not stay in Cuba or Latin America. He regarded it as his duty to become involved in the struggles of Africa against Colonialism. Castro’s regime, through his involvement in Angola and support of the fight for freedom by SWAPO, supported the struggle against South African rule of Namibia. And yet, here in Windhoek, Fidel Castro certainly leads us to an iconic church. Completed in 1910, it stands as a symbol of the German regime. It was built on a high point in the town where it maintained a commanding position over Windhoek. Germany certainly wanted to create a strong Deutschtum (Germanness) in this remote part of the world by constructing churches to dominate the urban landscapes. The stained glass windows were donated by German Emperor William II. Inside the church is a bronze plate with the names of German soldiers and civilians who died during the Nama and Herero uprisings of 1903 – 1907. It is then at this centre stage, where Castro meets Robert Mugabe. Would they sit inside on the church benches, contemplating the beautiful stained glass windows donated by the elite of imperialism? Would they look west to Independence Avenue, a great victory and ponder the paradox of Otto von

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Bismarck on the other end? Perhaps they will realise, not a paradox but continuum from Mugabe in the east to Bismarck in the west, linked by a man of many mysteries. Otto von Bismarck (1815 – 1898), Imperial Chancellor (Reichskanzler). At first von Bismarck was cautionary about colonialism, but as the scramble for Africa gained momentum, he changed his position. Maybe a paradox in itself, von Bismarck established the first modern welfare state. Ironically Bismarck pursued a cultural struggle against the Catholics by expelling Jesuits, but by 1878 he again allied with the Catholic Church against the socialist threat. Thus also a man of many contradictions. If Bismarck and Castro were to meet there in the middle at Independence Avenue, what would the discussion be like? Bismarck was also instrumental in the Berlin conference of 1885 where the boundaries of Africa were determined by the leaders of Europe – among others creating Southwest Africa, a German colony. These boundaries remain mainly in place until today, regardless of the struggles of Castro and the like. In 1884, Bismarck declared the protectorate of German South West Africa (today Namibia). Just below the church, Lüderitz slips almost unnoticed into Fidel Castro Street. Maybe a short side street, Adolf Lüderitz was no nobody. He in fact founded the German Southwest Africa colony when he bought the land stretching from Angra Pequena to the Orange River, from Captain Josef Frederiks II from Bethanie. He called this Lüderitz land. The contract was clouded in controversy because Frederiks had no idea about the extent of the land described in the treaty. It was Lüderitz’s intentions that the area be declared a German colony, but Otto von Bismarck was sceptic at first - only more than a year later on 7 August 1884 did they hoist the German flag for the first time in Angra Pequena as the official declaration of German South West Africa. Lüderitz continued to buy land and eventually owned the total coastal strip from the Orange River to Angola. He, however, did not find any gold or diamonds, and desperate for money he had to sell the land to the German colonial society in 1885. He undertook a final expedition in 1886 to the mouth of the Orange River in search of diamonds, but died on this trip, his small boat never recovered. Angra Pequena was renamed to Luderitzbucht after his death.

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A stone’s throw from the Lüderitz intersection, Reverend Michael Guthrie Scott Street meets up with Fidel Castro Street. From colonialist to fighter for freedom…and yet another paradox. A discussion between him, a supporter of the communist Party, and Castro, would certainly have been interesting, and we can only wonder if they would have found common ground here in the hot African sun? Scott, struggling with a personal history of abuse, eventually came to the conclusion that the church as an institution was flawed and in fact divided in two separate entities. On the one hand, the divine sanction of the status quo, and on the other, an instrument for change. Scott’s connection is rooted in his fight for the rights of the Herero. In August 1949, Scott became the first individual citizen to speak on behalf of a country to the United Nations, when delivering a speech condemning South Africa’s administration of South West Africa. As you reach Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, you cannot help but notice the bustling business area occupied by the Wernhill Park Mall, named after the millionaire business man Werner List and his wife Hildegard. You could easily have missed the one-way street you have crossed a moment ago, Werner List Street. The List and Ohlthaver families were instrumental in the establishment of what is today “Namibian Breweries” and their company is in fact still the largest shareholder. You will almost get the feeling that you are enshrined in controversy when you cross Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue. It was this last King of the Kwanyana, Mandume Ndemufayo, who supposedly proclaimed “I will rather kill myself than be captured by a colonialist”. Until today, it depends on who tells the story, whether Mandume Ndemufayo committed suicide or was killed by the British in 1917. Each intersection, each figure, each ideology enjoyed centre stage sometime throughout our history and yet, the question remains – does our society possess the maturity to hand over the centre stage to unity and prosperity for all, regardless of ideology?

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Award: Gold/ Bird Photographer of the Year 2017 Title: Feeding Flamingos Category: Best Portrait Photographer: Alejandro Prieto Rojas

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The 2017 Bird Photographer Of The Year Competition Now in its second year, Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY) announces the 2017 winners of this prestigious competition.

ow in its second year, Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY) announces the 2017 winners of this prestigious competition. Text: Bird Photographer of the Year - a collaboration between the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) and Nature Photographers Ltd (NPL), attracted thousands of entries from over 50 countries around the globe, showcasing the very best in bird photography. The seven categories are: 1. Best Portrait. 2. Birds in the Environment. 3. Attention to Detail. 4. Bird Behaviour. 5. Birds in Flight. 6. Garden and Urban Birds. 7. Creative Imagery. The winning entry, Flamingos, was taken by Alejandro Prieto Rojas at Rio Legartos, Mexico, scooping him the top prize of £5,000. The winner of the Young Bird Photographer of the Year Competition was from the Czech Republic, Ondrej Pelanek’s ethereal image of a Whiskered Tern took first prize. The prizes for the winners of each category are a pair of Swarovski CL Companion 8x30 binoculars and a portfolio review and VIP seller’s account with photolibrary Alamy. The runnersup receive a voucher from outdoor clothing specialist Country Innovation. There is also a £2,000 cash prize for the photographer adjudged to have the best portfolio of 6 images or more. The Young Bird Photographer of the Year competition is for anyone under 16 and has free entry. The winner receives £350 plus a pair of Swarovski binoculars, the runner-up £200 and 3rd place £100.

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Chris Packham, head judge on the panel of experts, said, “It was a tough job for the judging panel to whittle down the entries to a handful from which to choose the winners, albeit a very enjoyable tough job.” He added, “The standard of photography was extremely high, and myself and the other judges were treated to some fantastic bird photographs, but congratulations must go to Alejandro Prieto Rojas for his sublime image of flamingos, an incredible balance of colour, composition and emotion.” Lead BPOTY organiser Rob Read of Nature Photographers comments, “Following the success of our first year, I must admit to being a little apprehensive about being able to follow it up in year two. But I needn’t have worried, the consensus from the judges was that the entries for 2017 surpassed the heights achieved in 2016, quite a feat’. Chris, Rob and the rest of the BPOTY team are really excited about what 2018 will bring.

CEO of the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) Andy Clements says, “I’m really proud to have BTO involved with this project which has delivered such a positive conservation message, and I simply can’t wait to see the entries for the next competition.” BPOTY helps raise funds for the BTO, so far having raised over £5,500 from entry fees alone. The money has been used to help support the BTO’s young birders’ boot camps aimed at engaging a younger generation of naturalists and ornithologists. The competition book, published by William Collins, is now available. This lavish 256 page volume showcases the very best imagery from the competition and features the stories behind the images as told by the photographers themselves, plus all the technical camera information. RRP £25.

Award: Gold Title: : Calling Tern Category: Young Bird Photographer of the Year 2017 Photographer: Ondrej Pelanek

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Award: Best Portfolio Title: : Snowy Owl Category: Best Portfolio Photographer: Markus Varesvuo

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Award: Gold Title: : Condor Over Mountains Category: Birds in the Environment Photographer: Ben Hall

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Award: Gold Title: : Fighting Coots Category: Bird Behaviour Photographer: Andy Parkinson

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Award: Gold Title: : Hovering Barn Owl Category: Birds in the Garden Photographer: Jamie Hall

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Award: Honourable Mention Title: : Ice Magic Category: Best Portrait Photographer: Tibor Litauszki

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Title: : Catch of the Day Category: Bird Behaviour Photographer: Vince Burton

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t’s secluded, surrounded by the Erongo Mountains, in a valley with the most dramatic landscape – twelve luxury tented chalets sit here, hidden, yet with sensational

views. You’ll visit Erongo Wilderness Safari for so many reasons, many of which you’ll only discover once you’re here. This is one of Namibia’s most diverse and wildlife-rich areas, with many rare, endemic and unique species of animal, bird and plant life. The joy of being here is that you can explore on your own, gaze out from your private deck, join a guided nature drive to visit the Bushman rock art sites, or walk in the mountains alone or with the experienced guides. Accommodation is luxurious. You’ll stay in elevated ‘merustyle’ tents, with the choice of a double (queen-size bed), twin, family or two-tented suite (there are numerous permutations for beds). All have indulgent en suite bathrooms built around the existing rocks and trees. The tents open up on to large, shaded decks with sensational views. The 2-tented unit is suitable for two couples travelling together, or families with older children. The two spacious tents share their own private dining/lounge and relaxation area with an outside ‘boma’ fire pit. Spectacular views and tranquillity await. Raised wooden walkways and natural stone steps connect the chalets to the main area, where the restaurant, lounge, swimming pool and sundowner deck invite you to chill and spiral down. The open-plan lounge and restaurant overlooks a floodlit waterhole, and is warmed by a central fireplace in the winter. At the Erongo Restaurant, bank on delicious, original meals, freshly baked breads and pastries, and sumptuous breakfasts. Erongo Wilderness Lodge forms part of the 200 000 hectare Erongo Mountain Nature Conservancy, so walks, drives and simply breathing deeply are all great experiences. The Lodge

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has a curated range of walks with various degrees of difficulty; some long, others short, some involving sundowners with a view…others warming coffee. Many of the walks are guided by experienced guides, but if you’re keen to amble or stride out there, there are self-guided walking trails, also with varying degrees of difficulty. The Erongo Wilderness Lodge guides are very well trained on the interesting Fauna and Flora of the area, and are available to escort guests through the property at any time that suits them. An unlimited number of guided walks are included in the rate. Erongo is renowned for birding. The nest of the resident breeding pair of Black (Verreaux) Eagles can be seen on the cliff face, with sightings occurring frequently. The lodge, dining room and bar overlook a small valley where a variety of species can be sighted drinking from one of the three water points. These include both Namibian and South African endemics such as: Hartlaub’s Francolin, Redbilled Francolin, Ruppell’s Parrot, Rosyfaced Lovebird, Monteiro’s Hornbill, Carp’s Black Tit, Damara Rockrunner, Pririt Batis, Whitetailed Shrike, Violet-eared Waxbill, and the Redheaded Finch. The abundance of water around the lodge in what is an otherwise dry area, also makes it a haven for Plumcoloured Starlings, Melba Finches, Rock Kestrels, Masked Weavers, Rock Buntings, Whitebellied Sunbirds and a whole host of others. And even though you’re out in the wilderness, you’ll still receive eco-friendly internet reception. In fact, at Erongo, there’s very little you won’t receive…but above all, you’ll be restoring your soul. And that’s on the house. For more info: www.bigsky-namibia.com

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: S E S S s O B k c F Tru O S RAM S O ble B a E p p TH unsto e h T

US muscle trucks RAM their way forward in South Africa and Namibia. American muscle trucks are not only limited to South African television sets, but are in fact available in fully-modified right-hand drive models through RAM import and modification specialist, US Trucks Sales.

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ichards Bay-based US Truck Sales has successfully sold over 300 modified RAM trucks to customers in Southern Africa, after identifying a demand for this niche market in 2005, reveals company owner Thinus de Beer. “Left-hand drive vehicles cannot be legally registered in South Africa or Namibia, and, as a RAM enthusiast, I made the decision to import a few models and modify them for resale.” De Beer indicates that the local market response has been overwhelmingly positive. “At any given time, there are typically 18 trucks on order, which equates to a three or four month waiting list. The 1500 series is by far our greatest seller, and are now available from selected Jeep dealers in South Africa, and through Hochland Tractor Centre, Windhoek” he continues. According to de Beer, the conversion process takes approximately nine days to complete. “All mechanical and gearing components, brake boosters and electronics are moved from the left-hand side of the vehicle to the right. We predominantly purchase export-spec vehicles, so the dashboard readings have already been converted from imperial to metric measurements.” De Beer indicates that the US Truck Sales team strives to retain as much original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components as possible. “It is important to maintain the same look and feel of the OEM vehicle.” Due to the intricate nature of modifying the vehicles, de Beer does admit that the conversion process is costly. “During the modifications, there are numerous components that require a considerable amount of man hours to complete. As a result, the conversion equates to approximately R250 000 over-and-above the import price of the vehicle.” RAM trucks available through US Trucks Sales, the various participating Jeep dealerships, and Hochland Tractors, Namibia include; the top-of-the-range 1500 Series Crew Cab 4X4 Laramie Limited and Longhorn, which comes standard with full luxury features such as plush leather interior and on-board electronics. It is powered by a 295 kW, 5.7l Hemi V8 engine, which boasts 552 Nm of torque to enable a 1 ton payload, and tow loads of up to 3.9 tons. The 8 speed transmission is standard across the 1500 series offered by US Truck Sales and makes the vehicle surprisingly fuel economical. The slighltly lower spec 1500 Laramie and Sport Models are still very luxurious and sport full leather interiors, electricly adjustable seats, keyless entry and start, ventilated and heated seats, heated steering wheel, 8.4 inch touch screen display, remote start systems, to name a few. The larger 2500 Series crew cab 4x4 Laramie model is powered by the awesome 261Kw Cummins 6.7l turbo diesel engine that boasts 1260Nm of torque in the latest model. They have also imported a few of the huge Ram 3500 trucks with Dual Rear Wheels. “The popularity of the RAM trucks have increased steadily over the last 12 years and our business model has adapted to our customers needs. We are proud to say that the servicing can now be done with all the Jeep service dealers and parts availability is excellent through a combined effort of US Truck Sales and Jeep South Africa.” “We now offer a 3 year / 100 000km warranty as well as a 3 year / 100 000km service plan” adds de Beer.

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There is also a great demand for some aftermarket modifications to these vehicles and a vast range of aftermarket products are available in the USA. US Truck Sales offers some options that are not even available on the US market and locally developed modifications include upgraded engine options in the 1500 series. The 2005, 2006 and 2007 model years included the famed SRT10 truck that featured the Viper V10, 8.3l monster that developed 372Kw. US Truck Sales sold 16 of those RAM trucks, proving that the higher end of the product line was most popular with South African buyers. “We discussed this a few times over the years after the production of the SRT10 was discontinued in USA and we finally decided to produce our own performance model.” The first 6.4l Hemi V8 was installed in a Sport model in 2014 and since then we have done many upgrades for happy customers that opted for the 350kw, 612nm version of the Hemi in place of the very capable 5.7l. Then Chrysler launched the Hellcat and we just simply had to do the unthinkable and the supercharged 6.2l monster was transplanted into a crew cab Laramie version of the RAM. This produces an astonishing 527kw and 881nm of torque! Since the first one was done in May 2017 a few more customers opted for this R550 000 upgrade. The package also includes upgraded braking and custom built exhaust systems. Given the steady increase in local demand for the RAM range of pickup trucks, de Beer is optimistic of future expansion for US Truck Sales. “This is a niche market that will never expand to a mass production line, however, a continuously growing order book has led to unprecedented growth for US Truck Sales,” he concludes.

US Truck Sales Tel: +27 35 789 7014 Cell: +27 82 921 4773 (Thinus de Beer) email: Sales@ustrucks.co.za Web: www.ustrucks.co.za Facebook: @us.trucksales Instagram: ustrucksales Hochland Tractor Centre Tel: +264 (81)129 7120 (Frank Van Zyl) Email: lyndavz@mweb.com.na Address: Engen Hochland, Pelican Street, Hochland Park, Windhoek

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Harley-Davidson Rolls Out All-New Softail® Big-Twin Cruiser Models

eading into its 115th Anniversary year, Harley-Davidson today launched five new Touring bikes and eight all-new Softail® Big-Twin cruiser models designed under the largest product development project in company history. Each new cruiser motorcycle was redesigned from the ground-up and features the Milwaukee-Eight™ engine, an all-new frame and advanced technology to form a new foundation of style, comfort and performance. To build excitement, the company partnered with celebrity and motorcycle enthusiasts around the world to be among the first to experience the new models. Each will reveal the new bikes to their fans with unboxing sessions across their social media channels. Check out #FreedomMachine to see who’s involved and what happens next. “The new Softail models are the result of the most extensive research and development program in the company’s history,” said Paul James, manager of product portfolio, Harley-Davidson. “Thousands of hours of testing were put into the complete redesign of these new cruisers. We focused on taking the total rider experience to a higher level, where authenticity, heritage and soul meet the modern edge of technology for a ride that must be felt to be believed.” The aggressively styled 2018 Softail models merge the hardriding performance of the Dyna® line with the unparalleled custom look of the Softail line, interpreting Harley-Davidson’s history, authenticity and styling DNA through a modern lens. With stiffer and significantly lighter frames to harness the pulse-quickening torque of the new dual-counterbalanced Milwaukee-Eight® 107 and 114 engines, each bike is faster, lighter and handles better than any Big Twin cruiser predecessor. “The new 2018 line-up reflects our mission to attract current riders and inspire new ones,” continued James. “These bikes were designed to celebrate the universal pursuit of independence, authenticity, individuality of riders, with innovations that deliver an unbeatable riding experience for them on the open road.” New technology features on each model include Daymaker Signature LED Headlamps, an integrated USB charging port, improved electrical system charging, new instrumentation and fuel tanks. The new Touring models included redesigns of the top-selling Street Glide Special and Road Glide Special models and three new top of the line Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) models powered by the new 117ci Milwaukee-Eight engine, the most powerful ever offered by Harley-Davidson. The full lineup of new 2018 Harley-Davidson motorcycles, gear and accessories start rolling into Harley-Davidson® dealerships immediately. Visit your local authorized dealer to take a test ride.

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The C-Class gets even sportier with the Edition C

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he Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan range has a new model called the C-Class Edition C. This special model uses distinctive stylistic elements and combination possibilities to set new highlights, while additional interior and exterior equipment items offer even greater individuality and sportiness to meet specific customer needs. This special model is based on the AMG Sports Exterior and Avantgarde Interior equipment lines. The sporty exterior is augmented by 18-inch 5-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels painted in high-sheen high-gloss black as well as LED High-Performance headlamps including full LED tail-lights. For an even sportier drive, the sports suspension mated to the 9G-TRONIC transmission comes as standard in the Edition C. Stylish high-quality interior features include ambient lighting including illuminated door-sills in three colours and five dimming levels, LED technology and conveniently controlled via COMAND Online. An exclusive trim combination of open-pore black ash trim on the centre console and light longitudinal-grain aluminium trim on the instrument panel and doors add to the sporty flair of the interior. Adding to the athletic appearance is the multifunction sports steering wheel in black leather with flattened bottom section, and heavily embossed in the central grip area. Standard safety features include Active Park Control with Parktronic. Further comfort features include the Mirror Package, with automatic dimming interior mirror and driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exterior mirror as well as electrically folding exterior mirrors (left and right) enhancing driver and passenger well-being.

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tailgate wraps around the C-pillars – a typical feature of the Q models from Audi. A diffuser insert integrates the exhaust tailpipes. At 4.66 metres long, 1.89 metres wide and 1.66 metres tall with a 2.82 metre wheelbase – compared to the previous model, the new Q5 has grown in nearly all of its dimensions. Consequently, the unladen weight was reduced – depending on the engine – by up to 90 kg compared to the previous model. Steels with maximum tensile strength and aluminium form an intelligent material mix in the body. The new Q5 also stands at the top of its class in its aerodynamics. The four-cylinder versions attain a cd figure of 0.30 with the aerodynamically optimized roof. Wind noises are exceptionally low, and vibration comfort is high – the new SUV from Audi indulges the driver and passengers with the best interior acoustics in its class. The interior offers a lot of space for five persons, and it surpasses the previous model and its competitors in key dimensions. Its horizontally oriented lines underscore the impression of width and comfort, and a three-dimensional trim strip runs across the entire width of the instrument panel. The rear seat back of the new Audi Q5 is split into three segments. Depending on the rear seat position, the basic volume of the luggage compartment ranges from 550 to 610 litres, 10 litres more than in the previous model. When the rear bench is folded down, this volume grows to 1,550 litres. Cargo loading is simplified by intelligent solutions like a standard, variably folding mat, optional sensor control of the power tailgate and manual lowering of the body via the optional air suspension.

Engines: The new Audi Q5 once again sets standards in its segment.

Audi South Africa is proud to announce the introduction of the all-new iteration of its best-selling SUV, the Audi Q5. The B-segment SUV combines the sportiness of an Audi sedan with a multifaceted character and a highly flexible interior. Whether in its connectivity, efficiency or driver assistance systems – the new Audi Q5 once again sets standards in its segment. The first Audi Q5 was for many years the world’s best-selling SUV in its class. Since its international launch in 2008, it has sold more than 1.6 million units worldwide. Launched in South Africa in 2009, it has sold 11,300 units locally.

Design: The new SUV takes a sporty but elegant stance on the street. A sculpturally flared Singleframe grille with a solid frame dominates its aerodynamically flat front end. It is available with headlights that are either in LED or high-resolution Matrix LED technology with dynamic turn lights. A distinctively curved and strongly undercut shoulder line gives structure to the side view. The strongly emphasized wheel arches are a reference to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system, and the roofline tapers back down early. Just as at the front, horizontal lines at the rear convey an image of width and presence. When specified with LED lights (standard on Sport models), the tail lights also come with dynamic turn signals. The

The new Audi Q5 is launching in South Africa with two powerful and efficient engines: one TDI engine and one TFSI. They have added up to 20 kW of power, with fuel consumption however being significantly reduced. The four-cylinder TDI has a displacement of 1,968 cc and is available with an output of 140 kW and 400 Nm of torque available between 1,750 and 3,000 rpm. It will take 7.9 seconds for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h and corresponds to a top speed of 218 km/h. It has claimed combined consumption of 4.9 litres per 100km and a combined CO2 emissions figure of 129 g/km. The further developed 2.0 TFSI has an output of 185 kW and 370 Nm of torque, yet it only consumes 6.8 litres of fuel per 100 km, which equates to 154 grams of CO2 per km. in this engine, the sprint from 0-100 km/h will take 6.3 seconds. The drivetrain of the mid-size SUV has been redeveloped from the ground up – the automatic transmissions integrate a fuelsaving freewheel function. The driver controls it by a selection lever or by shift paddles on the steering wheel; in both cases, the control signals are transmitted electronically.

For more information contact: Audi Centre Windhoek 60-62 Tal Street, Windhoek. Tel +264 61 277 700, www.audiwindhoek.co.za

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Discover the most technologically advanced Golf yet. Volkswagen not only sets the bar for premium hatchbacks but raises it with each generation of Golf. With advanced technology and compelling innovations, the new Golf range is in a league of its own, solidifying its legendary status even more. The iconic all-rounder. Golf is one legend that always delivers. And with a formidable reputation that precedes itself in a big way, the new Golf is versatile and destined to remain an icon for years to come. A drive to remember. Golf epitomises automotive excellence with a new TSI engine range, enhanced safety features and improved driver assistance systems. Powered by the next-generation TSI engines, a substantial increase in torque and improved fuel consumption, the Golf truly shines on the road. With driving innovations like Active Info Display, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Traffic Alert, Trailer Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control with Front Assist and Autonomous Emergency Braking, Golf is reborn and will make you fall in love with driving again.

Moving with the times. In a world where technology is evolving every day, the future-ready features available in Golf allude to the start of a new era for Volkswagen. Whether you want to make phone calls, listen to your favourite tracks, navigate to your destination or plug in your smartphone to App-Connect, Golf has made high-tech easier. The optional 9.2’’ Discover Pro touchscreen features Gesture Control which senses your hand movements and reacts even before you touch. Now you can swipe through menu options, tracks and browse radio stations with a swish of your finger. It’s clear that the new Golf is more than just a car - it’s the future of driving.

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Unstoppable, Indestructible – And Elegant! The all-new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport builds on an already superb vehicle to offer a SUV for all seasons and all conditions, says JAMES SIDDALL...

Here's a trivia question for you. Who built the world's first passenger vehicle with full-time four-wheel-drive? Mitsubishi. And we can't blame you if that wasn't your first guess. That was back in 1933, and the vehicle was known as the PX33, so you could rather say – to put it mildly – that this Japanese manufacturer has a bit of experience when it comes to four-wheel-drive drivetrains.

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ut now to some eight decades later, and Mitsubishi, it can be said without a whiff on hyperbole, has outdone themselves with the all-new Pajero Sport. Now while it's a slick, sleek, striking vehicle with bold design language, Pajero Sport (and Pajero) owners are traditionally interested in what's happening under the skin. Well, they won't be disappointed. Perhaps the biggest news – and certainly the best news – is that power now comes from Mitsubishi’s new-generation highperformance MIVEC four-cylinder turbodiesel engine producing 133kW at 3500rpm. Yet more impressive is its stump-pulling torque figure of 430Nm at just 2 500rpm. Add in the fact that the latest Pajero Sport now packs a segment-leading, all-new eight-speed automatic transmission with intelligent shift control, and you have a machine that is as effortless to drive as it is crushingly capable. In any conceivable situation – including off-road where it truly shines, being virtually as unstoppable as a main battle tank or a mountain goat, if you will. And let it be said that Pajero Sport owners are seldom afraid to get their vehicles dirty. To this end, one of the most anticipated features of the new Pajero Sport is the fitment of the latest version of Mitsubishi’s somewhat legendary and certainly unique Super Select 4-II 4WD system, which now boasts electronic off-road assistance as well. And to further enhance the experience provided by this

system, Hill-Descent Control has been added for additional safety when on dangerous ground, while the selectable Off-road Mode maximises traction on unsealed surfaces. The last allows drivers to select either the Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand or Rock settings to suit surface conditions and optimise engine output, transmission settings, and braking for superior traction. Add in a lockable rear differential, and you'll realise that the main battle tank/mountain goat analogy is far from flippant. Much attention has also been paid to NVH (Noise,Vibration, Harshness) on the new model, and besides cutting a swathe in any situation, it is also remarkably sophisticated and refined in the urban environment. Indeed, the new Pajero Sport’s athletic design with black roof mouldings, black front and rear mud guards, black windshield mouldings, colour-coded front and rear bumpers as well as a stylish rear spoiler, give it an undeniable aesthetic edge. Add in LED driving lamps with auto levelling and DRLs, including a headlamp washer for the 4WD version, as standard features, plus a LED high-mounted rear stop lamp on the tailgate, and you have a compelling package. “Under the new design concept, labelled ‘Dynamic Cruising Off-Roader’, Mitsubishi engineers have combined the best of both worlds with the all-new Pajero Sport – an accomplished four-wheel drive sport utility one can confidently show off to the world,” says Nic Campbell, General Manager at Mitsubishi Motors South Africa.

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Thanks to a near-indestructible ladder-frame design plus the likes of double wishbone coil springs, and you have a machine that rides more like a large sedan than a SUV, while it also boasts a class-leading turning circle of just 11.2m (as opposed to between 11.6m and 12.2m for some other premium SUVs). This, of course, makes the Pajero Sport easy to park in the city, and exceptionally agile both on- and off-road. Perhaps just as importantly, build quality is outstanding, and this machine manages to be both solid and sybaritic – as evidenced by its high equipment levels. These include soft-feel leather seats in the capacious cabin, with an electrically adjustable driver's seat. The second row of seats offers a 60:40 split with tumble, reclining and sliding function with a centre armrest and cup holders. The third row of seats folds flat into the floor to minimise intrusion into the cargo space when not in use. Comfort is improved with a tilt and telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifts, rear park distance control with a rear-view camera, dual automatic air conditioning with rear passenger temperature controls, and an electric parking brake. Other standard equipment ranges from a keyless operating system with electronic start function to Bluetooth to fold-away electric door mirrors incorporating turn indicators, while the Pajero Sport is as safe as it's solid.

Significant passenger protection features, coupled with Mitsubishi’s Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) body construction, have earned the all-new Pajero Sport the maximum, five-star score in the rigorous Australian ANCAP safety test. And just some standard safety features number Active Stability and Traction Control (ASTC), plus six airbags. “Something that adds huge value to the new Pajero Sport is the fact that many additional features come as standard, as opposed to most of its competitors where it attracts an extra cost, making our new SUV even more attractive,” adds Campbell. And who are we to disagree when he adds: “If it’s value for money you crave, you’d be hard pressed to look beyond the keenly priced and well-equipped Pajero Sport 4WD derivative.” Precisely! PRICING Pajero Sport 2.4 D4 MIVEC 2WD 8-speed A/T - N$ 569,995 Pajero Sport 2.4 D4 MIVEC 4WD 8-speed A/T - N$ 599,995 To get the 4WD Pajero Sport for a launch special price of just N$ 579 995 (VAT incl), visit Mitsubishi Namibia: 174 Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Southern Industrial Area Tel: + 26 461 431 5000 | Email: mdnam@hyundai.com.na

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The inaugural Africa Architecture Awards announced 21 shortlisted projects out of an unprecedented 307 entered projects situated in 32 African countries. Namibia University of Science and Technology’s Elao Martin was nominated as a finalist in the Emerging Voices category, with the project ‘Architecture of Crisis: Windhoek Community Boreholes’

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made using natural pigments such as manganese oxide, charcoal or bird droppings, the most common motives being people and animals, very often the Eland, still regarded as a sacred spirit. Sounds of the Desert Bushmen speak a variety of languages, all of which incorporate ‘click’ sounds represented in writing by symbols such as ! or /. San indigenous identity is based on their language and culture, families within a clan speaking a common language but neighbouring clans usually speaking a different tongue, with a fair degree of similarity and understanding between them. San are small in stature with light skin, which wrinkles very early in life giving them a distinctive, weathered appearance. They live in the vast expanse of the Kalahari Desert, which is divided among three countries – South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. Less than 3,000 of the tribe members have retained their traditional lifestyle of hunters and gatherers, following ancient cultural practices. In sub-Saharan Africa, there are many different Bushman groups, with no collective name for themselves, hence the terms ‘Bushman’, ‘San’, ‘or ‘Basarwa’ are used interchangeably.

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The Owner and the Nomad For thousands of years, the San hunter-gatherer lifestyle remained relatively unchanged, as they had no concept of the ownership of land or animal. The change came with the acquisition of property, namely the sheep from North Sudanese tribes and cattle from the Bantu. Newly found ownership has quickly led to conflict between different groups and rapid evolvement of a social and economical hierarchy in which the status quo was determined by wealth in cattle and sheep. San are always on the move in search of game and plant foods, therefore they do not build permanent settlements, but rather rock shelters or open camps, depending on weather conditions. Bushmen are a nomadic tribe, but within fairly limited boundaries, distances governed by the proximity of other families and clans. When there are no other bordering clans, a migrating tribe may stretch further out, as far as is needed to ensure a safe supply of food and water. Generally, the chief controls the group’s resources and all decisions are made by consensus of the tribe. Social structure San social structure is not totally tribal, it resembles a loosely knit family culture where decisions are made by universal discussion and agreement by consensus. An individual’s opinion is naturally weighed according to his level, skill and experience in the particular field of discussion. The roles of men and women are very distinct and rarely overlap, which is a characteristic almost universal amongst hunter/gatherers around the world. Decisions are made based on survival needs, encouraging the most efficient utilisation of available skills and resources. Despite what is often perceived as a very gender divided society, the importance of women is very high within the group and their opinions often take precedence, particularly where food is concerned. The Hunter The San are famous for their tracking skills. Using traps, bows, spears, and arrows coated with various toxins, such as snake venom, poisonous caterpillar, or a toxic plant, they are able to track animals for days across the desert plains. The poisons used by hunters will not be dangerous for consumption, as the hunter will simply remove the flesh where the arrow pierced the animal body. Each hunter is equipped with a cross and bow, and a leather bag containing medicine, tools, arrows, and amulets. San can easily determine the age and sex of their prey by reading the signs animals leave behind, reading the bush as an open book. When a hunter’s arrow hits the animal, the sortie will go to where it was standing and patiently track it down until the animal falls. Exceptional skill at tracking made San hunters in great demand by armies, game hunters, and farmers to pursue guerrillas, game, and poachers. The Gatherer Traditionally, women spent 3-4 days a week gathering wild plants, going out in groups to search for edible or medicinal plants. There are about 400-500 local plants known to Bushmen, providing not only balanced nutrition, but also source of hydration the moisture from roots is collected in ostrich eggshells during the

drought. Plants are used in a similar way to western phytomedicine, for treating wounds, illnesses or during healing ceremonies in which the healer would burn plants to make rain, trance to heal an ailment, or perform a charm to bring fertility. Sacred Spirits Boys become of age when they kill their first antelope, and a girl becomes a woman upon her first menstruation, isolated in her hut. On this day, the tribe will perform the Eland Bull Dance, imitating the mating ritual of the Eland antelopes. The San believe that this dance brings peace and beauty to the girl and makes her safe from hunger and thirst. San marriages are simple, the groom gives the Elands’ heart fat to the bride’s parents, and the bride is anointed with this fat. Medicine man An essential element of the San cultural identity is their medicine dance, in which the rhythm is used to heal the individual. The medicine men have a supernatural potency within them, called n/um, which enables the shaman to cure sickness. To activate n/ um, the San dance and sing, creating sounds and a tempo that heats the supernatural force within, causing it to rise up to their heads to evoke a trance. Between two Worlds San believe in the spiritual and material world. To enter into the spirit world, a trance has to be initiated by a shaman through the hunting of power animals. When a power animal such as an elephant or an eland is killed, a link opens up between the two worlds. The eland appears in some of the rituals: boys’ first kill, girls’ puberty, marriage, and the trance dance. When this happens the shaman dances and reaches a trance in order to enter the spirit world. Once a trance is achieved, the shaman is able to heal people and protect people from sickness, evil spirits, control weather, see the future, ensure good hunting, and look over the general wellbeing of the tribe. The Sands of Time “I am as young as the most beautiful wish in my heart - and as old as all the unfulfilled longings in my life...” -Elderly !Kung Bushman’s answer to how old he was (Bjerre, p104)

Southern Bushmen believe in spirits of the dead, but not as part of ancestor worship. The spirits are only vaguely identified and are thought to bring sickness and death. If a tribe member dies, the group will leave and never make a camp at this place again. However, if they arrive in a place of burial, they will throw pebbles on the grave and quietly say a few words to the spirits to ensure good luck. They never step on the grave, as they believe that spirits are still active in the area above the grave. Shamans have contact with lesser gods - associated with illness and death - when they are performing their trance dance; the supreme gods are associated with life and the rising sun. After death, the soul goes to the great god’s house in the sky, but the dead person continues to influence the lives of those alive.

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Fundamentally, this means that a digital presence is developed and organised in such a way that search engines, particularly Google, will optimally recognise what it is about; creates context and determines relevance. However, this does not only impact your website, but your entire content in the “Google Universe”. It makes a difference if you have a Google Business and have it verified. It impacts your ranking if your content in Google Business, Facebook, a Blog and your WebSite is not consistent or correct. If your business is not present on Google - Well, your business doesn’t seem to exist Today, Google has a worldwide market share of 91,64%. Second place, Microsoft’s Bing, doesn’t come close with just a 2.52% and Yahoo with some 2.32% market share. Only if your source market is USA, than you might want to spend some effort to also feed Bing and Yahoo. Their market share in the USA is 6.79% and 5.56% respectively. Keywords Are Out - At least in the way they were used in the Past In the past, it was all about keywords that helped Google find your content. Google now uses more than 200 algorithms to analyse a Digital Presence and its content.

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Dawn of the Utopia Collection Photographer Paul Godard has a unique perspective on Namibia, and today, his extraordinary images have the potential to open minds to something beyond. Words and photographs by Paul Godard

TOP Surreal Panorama - Kumbis farm, Karas, South Africa, 2006; BOTTOM, LFET TO RIGHT Giants’ Oasis - Puros mountains, Kunene, Namibia, 2017; Dunatik - Sossusvlei dunes, Hardap, Namibia, 2015.

nyone who has travelled through Namibia has surely been in awe of the vastness of its remarkable landscapes, which unroll on the horizon while driving on its endless roads. From the first time I visited Namibia, these never-ending vistas had me completely enraptured and somehow drew me to explore deeper inside the wilderness. Based in South Africa, that was my Namibian experience for many years...taking a few weeks off and exploring all corners of this southern African country, especially the Namib Desert. This ancient desert has always fascinated me and its wild beauty has literally replenished my soul... many times. In 2006, my two young children and I were spending a lot of time with the rare feral horses that roam free in the southern plains of the Namib-Naukluft Park. At the time, I was working on a book about reconnecting with nature for the Kids of Nature organisation: Enya & James in the Land of Magic. As I was studying the behaviour of these beautiful creatures, I was intrigued by the theories about their 320-degree panoramic vision and how that vision might be processed by their brain. Most scientists believe that only a portion of their entire field of vision can be their focus of attention at a given time; about 90 degrees, similar to the human one. Another possible theory, however, is that the whole panoramic image might actually be compressed horizontally enabling them to capture the entire scene in an instant, including their whole lateral vision. The result would be that they see their environment, including us, much taller than in reality.

The Horse Vision… As if a light went on, I realised that this possible “horse vision”, a unique visual perspective, was the key to conveying my appreciation for Namibia’s remarkable beauty. So I started to experiment with some panoramic landscapes taken in the majestic Namib Desert. I was tempted to change the reality and create something different… something surreal. Not unlike the way a black-and-white photograph, a 2D print, a wide-angle, or a fish-eye lens changes the reality of its subject, I was going to manipulate my images... by pushing the boundary even further and altering only one dimension.

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TOP, LFET TO RIGHT Wild Horses feral horses, Namibia, 2011; Ticket 2 Utopia - Wolwedans, Hardap, Namibia | 2015. MIDDLE, LFET TO RIGHT Among the Giants - Kumbis farm, Karas, Namibia, 2005; Leopard Skin - Namibrand, Hardap, South Africa, 2015; Pot of Gold - Wolwedans, Hardap, Namibia, 2015. BOTTOM, LFET TO RIGHT Turquoise Oasis - Naute Dam, Karas, Namibia, 2005; Wind Draperies - Sossusvlei, Hardap, Namibia, 2005; Epupa Ethereal - Epupa Falls, Kunene, Namibia, 2017.

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After many days of hard work, I came up with my first altered-perspective images… the results were fascinating. I still remember posting one of these images – Wind Draperies – on a photographic site called photo.net. The image prompted a lot of reactions and attracted more than 5,000 visitors to my website in just one week. Encouraged by these responses, I transformed a few more panoramas into surreal landscapes over the following years. But it’s only during the past 3 years that I decided to create a complete new body of work with these images... the Utopia Collection. And to be totally honest, I originally called the collection “Surreal Namibia” and it’s my friend Stefan Bruckner, owner of Wolwedans, who came up with the word Utopia. In January 2015, the National Art Gallery of Namibia granted me the honour of a solo exhibition for the Utopia Collection, which was recently on display. At the time, I had already taken more than 200 panoramas from many amazing locations in Namibia... but I wanted more. I wanted to capture the beautiful landscapes of Damaraland and Kunene in particular, and also return to some places in the Namib Desert that had inspired me many years ago. Something more significant then happened...While I was scouting for more incredible locations and sharing my vision with people, I came across many individuals and organisations that were having a profoundly positive impact in their business and communities by operating in a more sustainable way. At the same time, I also met my new partner, Lisa Scriven, who, apart from being one of the best things that happened to me in the last few years, is also an expert in sustainable development. Lisa planted the idea that the above inspiring stories were harmonious with my creative vision – a changed perspective transforming reality into utopia. Change Your Perspective…

TOP Twilight Plunge - Hartmann Mountains, Kunene, Namibia, 2017; BOTTOM, LFET TO RIGHT Oil Canvas - Rostock Ritz, Erongo, Namibia, 2015; At the End of the World - Hartmann Mountains, Kunene, Namibia, 2011

In a similar way to my photographic essay, these pioneers – the Utopia Trailblazers, as we like to call them – are seeing their surroundings differently... a change of perspective that results in the conservation of natural resources, in the empowerment of local people… in a better tomorrow. The Utopia Collection provides an eye-catching canvas for sharing the stories of these pioneers among us who have a vision for a better future, and that will be featured in the Ticket2Utopia Project, which was introduced by Honourable Minister Pohamba Shifeta (Environment and Tourism) at the official opening of the exhibition. These altered-perspective images are an invitation to all of us to change our own perspective and see our relationship with the natural environment and each other differently – from a new perspective that reveals unlimited opportunities for people and nature to thrive. For more information, visit Paul Godard – Soul Photography (paulgodard.com) and Ticket2Utopia Project (ticket2utopia. com) websites.

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A vibrant and joyous occasion adds COLOUR AND CULTURE to the North, reviving age-old traditions . . .

oung girls, dressed in bright pink striped Owambo skirts, arrived in dribs and drabs from the various Owambo regions for the annual Olufuko festival. They were accompanied by mothers and aunts, ululating, singing and dancing as they entered the traditional homestead on the Outapi festival grounds where the seven-day ceremony was held.

Young girls, dressed in bright pink striped Owambo skirts Smiles and chatter filled the various huts as the girls began to prepare for the weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events. Pots filled with chicken and mahango porridge sizzled on small fires that dotted the sand in between the huts. Small children, brothers and sisters of the participants, ran around the homestead, glad to be part of the proceedings and exploring their new temporary home. On the rest of the large festival grounds, lines of stalls were set up to provide local fare for all the hungry revellers, who would attend the public Olufuko activities and enjoy the music events provided during the week.

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lufuko, a rite of passage and initiation ceremony for young girls to prepare for adulthood, was once common practice in all of the Owambo regions in northern Namibia. Although it was still practised in some of the villages, it lost its cultural value over the years due to the influence of the church, colonisation and the Western world. The tradition was revived, with several adaptations, in 2012 under the encouragement of the founding father, Dr Sam Nujoma. In a private interview, Namibia’s first president said bringing the Owambo groups together for the first Olufuko Festival had not been easy. He called on the national and traditional leaders of the country to preserve and retain traditional ceremonies, symbols and rituals associated with local traditions and culture. The festival also supports local business and entrepreneurship. Beginning with just 21 girls, it has grown in the five years since its inception. This year, 79 girls participated in the sixth Olufuko Festival. “A nation without culture is like a tree without roots,” he told the guests at the opening ceremony, emphasising that a people without a culture is a nation without identity.

The girls share the same sentiment. The festival has received criticism from some, who see it as a revival of archaic traditions and paganism. The participants expressed vastly different views and a pride in their culture that they don’t see interfering with their chance to pursue their studies and professions, or their future of having Christian weddings. Some are in a dilemma as they want to experience Olufuko, although their church opposes it. They expressed how they would like to find a happy balance between the two. They explained that there is the misconception that the ceremony is an open invitation for marriage proposals or that it is a type of mass wedding, as they are often referred to as ‘brides’. This is contrary to the truth or the real purpose of the ceremony today, which instructs the girls on the respectful behaviour of women in the Owambo culture and teaches them traditional activities in the homestead to prepare them for their future as Owambo women.

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n the day of the girls’ arrival, I had a chance to meet a 21-year-old, who had visited an earlier festival and wished to partake in the event. After finishing her grade 12 studies, she welcomed the opportunity to participate. “It’s a chance to be taught the traditional way to behave when we grow up,” she told me. “It’s important for us ‘born-frees’, people born after independence in 1990, to know the traditions that have been passed from generation to generation. Marriage was far from her mind and she has plans to train as a teacher and earn a living before settling down as a wife and mother. It was this positive merging of the modern world and cultural traditions that was evident at Olufuko, and she revealed how they could be seamlessly merged. There wasn’t much time to talk then, while her onyoka necklaces were being strung around her neck and the anticipation and excitement for the days ahead were almost palpable. I caught up with her on the final day when the girls emerged from the homestead, resplendent as queens, for the speeches by dignitaries and the prayers, the dancing and the singing of the national anthem. Their skins shone with a red skin dye and they were bedecked in cow hide and traditional skirts with beaded necklaces, waistbands and bracelets, some wearing a fringe partly covering their face. Before we exchanged cell-phone numbers and said our farewells, she told me about the events of the week. These included how to dress traditionally as an Owambo woman, to pound grain, weave baskets and make pots. The

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girls also received instruction in manners and etiquette. As a town-dweller she appreciated the chance to learn traditions that she had not had the opportunity to learn beforehand. Local residents, visitors, traditional authorities, royalty and VIPs gathered on the final day of the festival, finding shade in the large tents erected for the festival and the girls sat respectfully on the one side. The Ombalantu Traditional Authority, Chief Oswin Shifiona Mukulu, put the event into perspective when he explained that when you know your culture and its values, you can then know where you came from and where you are going. The founding father ended the proceedings on a perfect note. “We should continue to embrace our cultural diversity under one Namibia, one nation,” he told the enraptured audience before walking along the line of young initiates who were standing along the homestead palisade waiting for his acknowledgement and blessing. All that remained for them was the leap over a small fire the next morning to symbolise that they had successfully completed the ceremony. As he passed the long line of girls and entered the homestead, the mothers and aunts spun, sang and danced in celebration of the rich cultural occasion.

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Flexible flashlight, Paper Torch has been designed by Nendo for AgIC+TAKEO. It’s a unique flashlight that uses technology of AgIC, it prints electronic circuit boards onto paper, films, or cloth using silver particle ink. The paper used here is YUPO paper by Takeo; it’s the same paper used in ballot paper for elections. The quality of the paper allows the ink to sit evenly on the smooth surface to make sure the ink and paper can be rounded with minimal force, less likely to curl. Even though it’s made of paper, this flash light would still be reliable a source of light in most situations. The paper is water resistant, hard-wearing, and suitable for industrial applications. The paper was printed with a checked pattern, Nendo places circuits on both sides of it; there are two button cells and 7 LEDs glued on conductive adhesive. Depending on how tight you roll the paper, the resistance can change due to the path length of each LED. The longer the distance, the higher the resistance; this means the light would become dimmer when you roll the paper loosely and brighter when you roll it tighter. Paper Torch can also be used as a desk lamp when you pair it with a stand ring, or a ceiling light with the right equipment. There are many possible applications for this light, you just need to be creative. Designed by: Nendo

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Moon House is a playful and unique tent designed specially for children. Inspired by grass and starry sky, those natural elements are applied to this tent design. Borrowing the principle of paper folding, this tent is easy to fold, build, and joined; it’s a nice tent for children and parents to build together. The tent features a nice space for entertainment, the hexahedron structure is strong enough to house the children and their toys. This tent is made of two types of materials: Tung wood and felt. The Tung wood helps to create durable support while the felt helps to assembly. It consists of 18 individual pieces; you need to assembly the bottom first and then continue to the top. Designed by Qianqian Hu, Heguang Wang, Yang Zhang, and Yilin Liang, Moon House Tent is designed with windows that feature Sun, Moon, and Star symbols. The wooden board surface allows children to draw on it, making it their personal tent. Designed by: Qianqian Hu, Heguang Wang, Yang Zhang, and Yilin Liang

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WELCOME ABOARD BEM-VINDO A BORDO WILLKOMMEN AN BORD

ENGLISH Thank you for choosing Air Namibia. We will do everything to ensure you have a pleasant flight. if you need assistance, please ask any of our cabin attendants.

PORTUGUESE

GERMAN

Obrigado por ter escolhido Air Namibia. Faremos de tudopara garantir que tenhas um vôo agradável. Se vocêprecisar de assistência, por favor, pergunte a qualquer um dos nossos assistentes de cabine.

Danke, dass Sie sich dafür entschieden haben mit Air Namibia zu fliegen. Wir werden alles tun um Ihnen den Flug so angenehm wie möglich zu gestalten. Wenn Sie Fragen haben oder Hilfe benötigen, wenden Sie sich bitte an einen unserer Flugbegleiter oder Flugbegleiterinnen.

Our highly trained cabin Os nossos assistentes de cabin, altamente profissionais, attendants are at your service on estão ao seu dispor em todos os nossos vôos para a sua all our flight, for your safety and segurança e conforto. comfort.

Unser versiertes Flugpersonal steht Ihnen während des Fluges jederzeit zur Verfügung. Für Ihre Sicherheit und Bequemlichkeit sind Sie bei unserer Crew in besten Händen.

We carry first-aid kits on all our flights, should a passenger need assistance for minor conditions.

Existe kits de primeiros socorros a bordo todos os nossos Eine medizinische Erstversorgung ist vôos, se os passageiros precisarem de assistência com auf allen unseren Flügen sicher gestellt. Eine Erste-Hilfe-Ausrüstung befindet sich condições médicas relativamente menores. immer an Bord.

Zu Ihrer eigenen Sicherheit bitten wir Sie, sich die in der Zeitschriftentasche vor Ihnen benfindliche Sicherheits-Instruktionen aufmerksam durchzulesen.

As a safety precaution, it is important to read the safety card stored in the seat pocket in front of you

Como medida de segurança, é importante ler o cartão segurança armazenado no bolso do assento à sua frente

Life vests are stored under your seat. Only use them as demonstrate, and only when instructed by the cabin attendants.

Coletes salva-vidas são armazenados por de baixo do seu Ihre Schwimmweste befindet sich unter Ihrem Sitz. Bitte benutzen Sie diese nur auf assento. Use-os conforme a demonstração e somente Anweisung der Flugbegleiter/-innen. quando instruído pelos assistentes de cabin.

Smoking is prohibited on all Air Namibia flights.

É proibido fumar em todos os vôos da Air Namibia.

Auf allen Air Namibia Flügen gilt ein absolutes Rauchverbot.

Seats must be in the upright position during take-off and landing. For your own safety, you are required to fasten your seat belt whenever the seat belt sign is illuminated and we recommend that you keep your belt fastened throughout the flights.

Assentos devem estar na posição vertical durante a decolagem e aterragem. Para sua própria segurança, você é obrigado a apertar o cinto sempre que o sinal do cinto de segurança é iluminado e nós recomendamos que mantenhas apertado o cinto durante todo o vôo.

Während Start und Landung müssen sich die Sitzlehnen in aufrechter Position benfinden. Bitte schnallen Sie sich an, sobald das Anschnallzeichen aufleuchtet. Zu Ihrer eigenen Sicherheit empfehlen wir während des gesamten Fluges angeschnallt zu bleiben.

We offer complimentray meals, and beverages on all our flights. Special-diet or vegetarian meals are available upon request when making reservations.

Nós oferecemos refeições e bebidas de cortesia em todos os nossos vôos.Dietas-especiais ou refeições vegetarianas estão disponíveis mediante uma solicitação ao fazer reservas.

Auf unseren Flügen werden Mahlzeiten und Getränke serviert. Diätische oder vegetarische Mahlzeiten können bei der Flugbuchung angefragt werden

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ENGLISH We carry an extensive range of duty free products at competitive prices on selected flights. please refer to our catalogue for details.

PORTUGUESE Nós carregamos uma extensa variedade de produtos com isenção de direitos a preços competitivos em vôos selecionados. Por favor, consulte o nosso catálogo para mais detalhes.

GERMAN An Bord ist ein umfangreiches Sortiment an Duty-Free-Produkten zu attraktiven Preisen erhältlich. Informationen hierzu entnehmen Sie bitte unserem Duty-FreeKatalog.

Audio and visual entertainment Programas de entretenimento de áudio e visual estão programmes are available on disponíveis nos vôos operados através dos nossos Flights operated using our A330 aeronaves A330 e A319. and A319 aircraft.

Audio- und Videoprogramme sind an Bord unserer Airbus A330 und A319 Maschinen verfügbar.

Our A319 and ERJ 135 aircraft Alguns dos nossos aviões têm saídas de ar individuais, have individual air vents which que podem ser ajustados para fornecer um fluxo de ar can be adjusted to provide a refrescante. refreshing stream of air.

Unsere Fluggeräte des Typs Airbus A319 und Embraer ERJ135 verfügen über individuelle Frischluftdüsen.

Health regulations in some countries require that the aircraft cabin must be sprayed. The spray is harmless, but if you think it might affect you, cover your nose and mouth with a handkerchief.

Um den Gesundheitsvorschriften einiger Länder zu entsprechen, muss die Flugzeugkabine mit einem für den Menschen unbedenklichen Spray behandelt werden. Wir empfehlen dennoch, die Atemwege durch Vorhalten eines Taschentuchs zu schützen.

Regulamentos de saúde em determinados países exigem que a cabine da aeronave deve ser pulverizada. O pulverizador é inofensivo, mas se você acha que pode afetá-lo, por favor, cobrir o nariz e a boca com um lenço.

Should you travel with a baby Se você viajar com um bebê recomendamos que você we recommend you request a solicite um berço especialmente nos vôos de longo curso. bassinet especially on the longhaul flights.

Sollten Sie mit einem Baby reisen, empfehlen wir Ihnen besonders auf Langsteckenfügen ein Babybett zu beantragen.

Please do not place any luggage Por favor não coloque bagagem por de baixo do assento under seats at the emergency de saída de emergência. Bagagem de mão deve ser exit seat. armazenado na estiva sobrecarga

“Bitte beachten Sie, dass das Verstauen von Handgepäck unter Ihrem Sitz an den Notausgängen nicht gestattet ist.“

Carry-on luggage should be stored in the overhead stowage.

Handgepäck ist in den Gepäckfächern über Ihrem Sitz zu verstauen.

We suggest that passengers do Sugerimos que os passageiros effectuam exercícios de stretching exercises, and move alongamento e movementam-se durante vôo para melhorar a circulação sanguínea. during the flight to improve blood circulation.

Versuchen Sie, sich während des Fluges möglichst oft zu strecken und zu bewegen. So wird Ihr Kreislauf angeregt.

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Schedule 03 September till 28 October 2017 ( ALL times local) NOTE: check-in time should be two hours before departure.

International Flight no SW 286

From Frankfurt

Days

Departure Arrival

Windhoek

Daily

20:10

06:30+1

SW 286/703

Frankfurt

Cape Town (via Windhoek)

Daily

20:10

10:25+1

SW 286/723

Frankfurt

Johannesburg (via Windhoek)

Daily

20:10

08:45+1

SW 285

Windhoek

Frankfurt

Daily

21:35

07:55+1

Flight No SW 704

From Cape Town

Days

Departure Arrival

Windhoek

Daily

11:10

13:20

SW 708

Cape Town

Windhoek

Daily

18:45

20:55

SW 708

Cape Town

Frankfurt (via Windhoek)

Daily

18:45

07:55+1

SW 714

Cape Town

Walvis Bay

Daily

14:00

16:10

SW 742

Durban

Windhoek (via Gaborone)

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

11:35

15:00

SW 742

Durban

Gaborone

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

11:35

12:55

SW 741

Gaborone

Durban

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

09:35

10:50

SW 742

Gaborone

Windhoek

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

13:40

15:00

SW 418

Harare

Windhoek

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

17:15

19:30

SW 722

Johannesburg

Windhoek

Daily

06:40

08:45

SW 726

Johannesburg

Windhoek

Daily

12:10

14:15

SW 728

Johannesburg

Windhoek

Daily

17:55

20:00

SW 728

Johannesburg

Frankfurt (via Windhoek)

Daily

17:55

07:55+1

SW 730

Johannesburg

Walvis Bay

Daily

07:30

09:55

SW 304

Luanda

Windhoek

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

11:55

15:25

SW 376

Lusaka

Windhoek

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

11:25

13:45

SW 406

Victoria Falls

Windhoek

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

16:30

18:10

SW 303

Windhoek

Luanda

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

09:30

11:10

SW 375

Windhoek

Lusaka

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

08:25

10:40

SW 417

Windhoek

Harare

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

14:25

16:30

SW 405

Windhoek

Victoria Falls

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

14:15

15:50

SW 703

Windhoek

Cape Town

Daily

08:25

10:25

SW 707

Windhoek

Cape Town

Daily

16:00

18:00

SW 741

Windhoek

Gaborone

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

07:30

08:50

SW 741

Windhoek

Durban (via Gaborone)

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

07:30

10:50

SW 723

Windhoek

Johannesburg

Mon, Tue, We, Thu, Sat, Sun

07:00

08:45

SW 727

Windhoek

Johannesburg

Mon, Wed, Tru

14:10

15:55

SW 727

Windhoek

Johannesburg

Tue

14:55

16:40

SW 727

Windhoek

Johannesburg

Fri, Sat

14:15

16:00

SW 727

Windhoek

Johannesburg

Sun

14:45

16:30

SW 729

Windhoek

Johannesburg

Daily

17:30

19:15

SW 723

Windhoek

Johannesburg

Fri

07:05

08:50

SW 713

Walvis Bay

Cape Town

Daily

10:55

13:05

SW 737

Walvis Bay

Johannesburg

Daily

16:40

18:55

Regional

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Domestic Flight No

From

Days

Departure Arrival

SW 101

Eros

Ondangwa

Daily

07:00

SW 105

Eros

Ondangwa

Mon, Tue, Thu

14:30

15:30

SW 107

Eros

Ondangwa

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

17:45

18:45

SW 107

Eros

Ondangwa

Sun

17:25

18:25

SW 125

Eros

Rundu

Wed, Fri

14:30

15:35

SW 125

Eros

Rundu

Sun

14:15

15:20

SW 133

Eros

Katima Mulilo

Mon, Wed, Fri

10:05

11:35

08:00

SW 133

Eros

Katima Mulilo

Sun

10:00

11:30

SW 143

Luderitz

Oranjemund

Thu, Sat

13:05

13:40

SW 143

Luderitz

Windhoek(via Oranjemund)

Thu, Sat

13:05

15:25

SW 146

Luderitz

Windhoek

Tue

14:25

15:25

SW 134

Katima Mulilo

Eros

Mon, Wed, Fri

12:15

13:55

SW 134

Katima Mulilo

Eros

Sun

12:05

13:45

SW 126

Rundu

Eros

Wed, Fri

16:05

17:10

SW 126

Rundu

Eros

Sun

15:50

16:55

SW 144

Oranjemund

Windhoek

Thu, Sat

14:10

15:25

SW 145

Oranjemund

Luderitz

Tue

13:20

13:55

SW 145

Oranjemund

Windhoek (via Luderitz)

Tue

13:20

15:25

SW 102

Ondangwa

Eros

Daily

08:30

09:30

SW 106

Ondangwa

Eros

Mon, Tue, Thu

16:00

17:00

SW 108

Ondangwa

Eros

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

19:15

20:15

SW 108

Ondangwa

Eros

Sun

18:55

19:55

SW 164

Walvis Bay

Windhoek

Daily

10:25

11:05

SW 143

Windhoek

Luderitz

Thu, Sat

11:35

12:35

SW 143

Windhoek

Oranjemund (via Luderitz)

Thu, Sat

11:35

13:40

SW 145

Windhoek

Oranjemund

Tue

11:35

12:50

SW 145

Windhoek

Luderitz(via Oranjemund)

Tue

11:35

13:55

SW 163

Windhoek

Walvis Bay

Daily

09:30

10:20

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Sun

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Frankfurt

Mon

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Frankfurt

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Frankfurt

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15:20

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Frankfurt

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Fri

15:40

17:35

Frankfurt

Portland USA

Fri

12:30