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BRANDMARK

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GENERAL

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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.

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

MONEY MATTERS

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.

POPULATION

TRANSPORT

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.

DRINKING WATER

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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I am happy to inform you that our schedule has been restored, and we shall continue providing safe air travel, enabling you to reach your destination within the shortest period of time.

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Xavier Masule Interim Chief Executive Officer

Dear Passenger, Welcome on board our flight, and thank you for choosing Air Namibia

The Namibia national airline joined the world to celebrate the

as your preferred carrier of choice.

International Cabin Crew day on 31 May 2019, to recognize flight attendants’ value contribution. These dedicated members of the flight

We have just crossed into the second half of the year and are bracing

crew always rise early, stay late and remain alert throughout the flight

the cold weather at this time of the year in Southern Africa.

by providing comfort, care and reassurance of the safest travel.

From the onset, I wish to address the encountered flight delays and

In our quest to promote domestic tourism, we take a focus on Etosha

cancellations during the past month (June 2019). Air Namibia holds

National Park. The park is located in the northern part of Namibia.

itself to the highest standards of performance and won’t compromise

Etosha is an internationally acclaimed park and one of the oldest in

on safety. The delays and flight cancellations were a result of the delay

the world it hosts the world largest Mammal the elephants, white and

in delivery of our aircraft that were booked for scheduled maintenance.

black rhinos, antelopes, lions, leopards, zebras and cheetahs to name

The delay in the release of aircraft resulted into Air Namibia reducing

but a few, the Salt Pan is so large it can be seen from out of space.

some of its domestic and regional flights.

Ondangwa is one of the towns closer to the park. Air Namibia flies to I am happy to inform you that our schedule has been restored, and

Ondangwa every day; making it even better for you to visit the park.

we shall continue providing safe air travel, enabling you to reach your

Ondangwa recently scooped the Town of the Year Award at the 2019

destination within the shortest period of time.

edition of the Namibia tourism Expo.

Aviation is a very dynamic and ever changing industry, growing rapidly

We extend our sincere appreciation to our esteemed industry

and developing economies. It is through air travel that many are able to

stakeholders for your unmeasurable support towards the National

explore the world. The industry is also highly regulated and monitored.

Airline.

Air Namibia complies with these provisions of operation to the core.

Thank you for flying Air Namibia, we look forward to welcoming Air Namibia continues to deliver of its mandate, being a major

you on board again soon.

contributor towards the attraction and promotion of tourism to Namibia by providing air transport between the Land of the Brave and rest of the world, as well as operating flights within the boundaries of Namibia

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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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EDITORIAL

The First Cover: Namib Air’s Flamingo, Vol. 1, No. 1 July 1989 (T.A. Publications)

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30 years of Flamingo Magazine As this July 2019 edition of the Flamingo Magazine is its 30thanniversary edition, a cursory look back into its past reveals a new perspective, recalls Flamingo veteran contributor Andreas Vogt.

Words & photographs by Andreas Vogt

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eturning from studies in South Africa to Namibia precisely one year before Independence, the author of these lines started working for a local heritage conservation institution in March 1989. This date roughly coincided with the launch of Namib Air’s first in-flight magazine, Flamingo, on 1 July 1989. Apart from its measly salary, the author‘s job at the National Monuments Council offered the unique opportunity to inspect and study all up to then proclaimed monuments, altogether 118, situated all over the country. With transport in this country being expensive and travelling time consuming and tedious, this rare opportunity over time translated into a master’s thesis titled “National Monuments in Namibia“, which was submitted in 1995 and published in 2004.

A lot of the research material for the master’s thesis was not used for the original purpose, but highly amusing to a broader audience nevertheless. As many people from the outside world had never been exposed to Namibia, or its abundant wildlife, spectacular scenic views, interesting people and a virtually unknown cultural-historical landscape, Independence garnered new interest in our country. Right from its inception, the Flamingo was not only a prestigious in-flight magazine, but it also acted as a rare print-medium platform for numerous natural scientists, museum curators, conservationists and local artists. Here they could present their artworks, share discoveries, observations and research findings, and circulate other useful and entertaining information. But while most Namibia-focussed academic research in the past targeted the natural sciences such as nature conservation, botany, zoology and geology, cultural-historical topics were somewhat neglected.

After Independence, Namib Air changed its name to Air Namibia in September 1990. From 1989 until 2004 Flamingo was published by T.A. Publications, located in Johannesburg,

The First Air Namibia Edition: Flamingo Vol. 3, No. 29 November 1991 (T.A. Publications)

The February 1995 Edition: Flamingo February 1995 (T.A. Publications)

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The Flamingo Millennium Edition: January 2000 (T.A. Publications)

and edited by Kate Turkington. The special booklet was printed in high gloss, comprising 32 pages initially, which gradually increased to 58 pages over the years. T.A. Publications, which had very few resident journalists in Namibia, eagerly absorbed the author‘s contributions, which were published without exception. All were accompanied by high-quality pictures, which in Namibia‘s photography-friendly climate were easy to come by. After requests from interested readers of the Flamingo-magazine, who had had the opportunity to read and study these contributions at leisure, some enquired to as where one could re-read them. The contributions from the years 19982004 were thus compiled into a coffee-table book called "A closer look at Namibia“, which is currently still in circulation.

Having left the government service in 2001, the author continued to submit articles to the Flamingo magazine on a freelance basis. An on-hand experience of the digitalisation process of the media was experienced when the author worked in Frankfurt in 2001-2. From there he took pictures at the ITB in Berlin and had the then usual colour slides digitalised (in the olden days these were sometimes lost in the mailing process). Having the images e-mailed to the publishers for the first time, he had the rare experience of seeing his pictures for the first time – printed in full colour and in high gloss – in the Flamingo-Magazine!

From May 2004 until May 2013 the magazine was published in Namibia directly by Venture Publications (editor Rieth van Schalkwyk). Here its format was initially reduced in size to 275x204 mm but returned to A4-format again in June 2010.

During this period its volume comprised about 60 pages. Its cover picture mostly displayed abstract photographic artwork

by Paul van Schalkwyk who had made his name with aerial photographs of Namibian landscapes.

Flamingo’s obvious appeal relates to Air Namibia’s flight passengers, but in Namibia‘s scarce media landscape it also always acted as highly appreciated destinations, cultural, art and outdoor publication. Newer glossy magazines like the Big Issue, Space Magazine, PLUS, Namibia Sport etc. came and went, but Flamingo steadfastly maintained its position.

Newcomers like Travel News (June 1993) and Insight Magazine (2004) are still published regularly. The Flamingo was not only found on board of Air Namibia‘s aircraft but in many hotel rooms, in lodges and in local households alike. It served a similar function as the erstwhile SWA Annual, which was published annually from 1945 until 1986, which was and remained a highly valued source of historical and cultural information.

Flamingo‘s current impressive print run of 10 000 copies per month/edition indicates its impact on Namibia’s otherwise rather scant magazine landscape.

In May 2013 Media Nova Namibia (Pty) Ltd won the contract for the Flamingo, which holds it up to date (Mynard Slabbert).

During this period the size of the magazine increased significantly, with an average copy comprising about 130 pages. The April 2016-edition was a whopper with 196 pages! Throughout its existence, the Flamingo maintained a high-quality standard.

At all times, its contributors shared a passion for Namibia, its people, its natural delights, which translated into high-quality prose, augmented by high-standard photography.

The First Resized Flamingo: May 2004 (Venture Publications)

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Back To A4-Format: Flamingo, June 2010 (Venture Publications)

The 1st Media Nova Edition: Flamingo May 2013 (Media Nova Namibia)

Supplying flight information relating to Air Namibia, its schedules and services, while at the same time portraying Namibia as a travelling and tourist destination translates into a delicate editorial balancing act. While interacting thematically with its regular destinations such as Frankfurt, London, Luanda, Harare, Accra, Lagos, Johannesburg and Cape Town, a careful blend has to be found to give justice to local and international artists, photographers and other contributors. At the same time, the magazine also constitutes a coveted advertisement medium, so here too a careful balance has to be struck between attractive and successful advertising, and its infringement on valuable infotainment regarding motor vehicles, the culinary arts, wine presentations, and similar content.

It is interesting to surmise what the future holds for an inflight magazine such as the Flamingo. Digitalisation, the internet, social media and the like put the print media, including magazines, under heavy strain. In ten years, will flight guests still be able to hold an old magazine in their hands? Or will they download it onto a tablet which they will find in the pouch of the seat in front of them? Or (provided they will be permitted to operate it in flight!) maybe they can download it on an app in their hands?

They say a woman is at her best at the age of thirty. This is where our Flamingo is now. Happy birthday! Keep on flying, pretty Flamingo!

A 196 Pages-Whopper: Flamingo April 2016

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As at

Rm Headline Earnings (Rm)

Mass and Foundation Cluster

3,129

3,052

Personal Finance

2,021

3,150

Wealth and Investments 13,144

14,241

2017

2018

Headline earnings per share (cents)

8% 283.7

306.9

Adjusted Headline Earnings (AHE) (Rm)

Old Mutual Corporate Old Mutual Insure Rest of Africa Central expenses

2017

2018

AHE per share (cents)

11% 271.1

239.1

1,490 1,576

670

524

1,254

1,081

(425)

(506)

9,963

10,367

Shareholder investment return

2,880

4,920

Finance costs

11,512

1,611 1,703

Results from Operations

(601)

(622)

2,593

2,305

Adjusted Headline Earnings before tax and non-controlling interests

14,835

16,970

Shareholder tax

(2,947)

(3,535)

(376)

(488)

Income from associated undertakings and joint ventures 12,947

As at 31 Dec 2017

31 Dec 2018

Non-controlling interests Adjusted Headline Earnings

11,512

12,947

IFRS profit after tax (Rm)

ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE PARENT

WEST AFRICA

EAST AFRICA

Customers

Customers

NCCF

NCCF

FUM

FUM

1.5 million

1.48 million 14,372 2017

36,566 2018

Basic earnings per share (cents)

>100% 304.7

788.1

R0.7 billion

R0.2 billion

R29.3 billion

R1.2 billion SOUTH AFRICA

SOUTHERN AFRICA (EX SA)

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6.2 million

Customers

2.10 million

NCCF1

R6.8 billion

Results from Operations (Rm)

NCCF

R3.0 billion

FUM

R946.5 billion

10,367

9,963

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2018

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FUM

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18.6

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2018

Net assets

430 bps

Ordinary shares Preferred securities Total non-controlling interests Total equity 161

170

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2018

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183,445

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The Group solvency ratio is presented consistent with the disclosure in the pre-listing statement, except for the use of the iterative risk margin approach.

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EDITORIAL

Omaruru

– Namibia’s hamlet of art and culture To the South West of Namibia, the small town of Omaruru snuggles up in the shadows of the extensive Erongo Mountains that look like women kneeling down to touch the earth.

Words by Andrea Behnsen Photographs by Philipp Lüßen

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quidistant from both Windhoek and Swakopmund (about 2,5 hours drive), Omaruru is the perfect location for a day trip into Namibia’s 3rd cultural hub that offers both an arts festival and an art fair.

The name Omaruru stems from the Otjiherero tribe, who settled there in 1870 and means place of bitter milk, referring to the bitter milk the cows give when eating bitterbush. The town is everything but bitter, quite the contrary. With a main road taking you past a few modern buildings, the town also has beautiful historic architecture that decorates its streets when you take the time to explore it. A small, quiet and picturesque town that comes to life twice a year comparable to the “Queen of the Night”, (Fast Fact: The Queen of the Night is a columnar cactus found in many a Namibian garden, that explodes with beautiful night-blooming, white, unexpected out-of-the-blue flowers from spring to autumn yearly) it shines with all its beauty and uniqueness.

Omaruru has been home to a variety of creatives for decades and can therefore be compared to the Western Cape’s Prince Albert where peace and quiet, good energy and creativity are in constant dialogue.

The town was first placed on the Namibian Calendar in May 2007 by the Omaruru Artist Trail, organised by the local Cultural Association and started under the auspices of artists opening their houses to members of the public to show their studios and sell their artwork. Since then the town as well as the Cultural Association has evolved and the Omaruru Artist Trail has split its efforts into the Omaruru Arts Festival, with the focus on music, theatre, food and crafts, while the Omaruru Art Fair explores and navigates its ship on the contemporary art waters. This way both events clearly have different emphasis and enrich visitors with a variety of offerings and perspectives.

From 29-31 August 2019 it's festival time in Omaruru, again!

During the 2018 edition the festival hosted 80 plus artists and was frequented by +/- 1000 visitors! Part of the celebrations are two landmark buildings in town, the gracious Wronsky House (Owned by trader Wilhelm “Willi” Wronsky, owner of a trading business in Omaruru, who first constructed his home from 1907, including various outbuildings; overnight accommodation for farmers, horse and cattle stables together with a well and watering place.) and the Central Hotel which hosts artists and visitors alike. The Wronsky House, which is the home of the charming local curio shop also offers a hearty breakfast, a nourishing lunch and remains loyal to the German coffee+cake culture, while the Central Hotel boasts with Namibia’s finest Schnitzel and a cold Windhoek Lager in the shady, relaxing beer garden. The large areas surrounding the Central Hotel and the hall also serve as exhibition spaces.

Other venues include Omaruru’s very own root carving gallery Tikoloshe, a favourite tourist destination that offers artifacts by talented Kavango woodcarvers (Fast Fact: The Kavango tribe lives in the north of Namibia and is traditionally attached to the skill of woodcarving). The unique and indigenous works that are predominantly abstract sculptures reflect the African spirit and its animals. They have received recognition and won awards at various Namibian National Art Competitions and are appreciated by collectors and individuals throughout the world.

This year’s festival programme promises a great line up.

Thursday evening is the official opening whereby participants, exhibitors and visitors enjoy a long table dinner under the stars while listening to music and enjoying the jovial atmosphere.

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Friday sees the artists opening their exhibits with the day ending with a theatre piece and a classical music event. This year we host Marion Holm at the Barth Hall and Johan Kelber, Jannie Moolman and 10 of Namibia’s best classic musicians on stage at the river.

The final day (Saturday) comprises art and garden workshops, cooking shows and tours of the surrounding wine, cheese and vegetable farms.

Furthermore, a local farmers market takes place where lovers of fine food can fill up their pantries with Omaruru’s finest local produce. The early evening show, entitled Best Music of the World, is directed by Namibia’s doyen of theatre Sandy Rudd and stars the town's own Esther Fellner and world class virtuoso harmonica, composer, conductor and soloist René Giessen.

The festival ends with the well known “concert under the stars”.

This year sees Josh Anseley and Nathan Smith playing Legends of Rock. The local chapter of the District Watch organises the beverages throughout the weekend and all proceeds go towards their anti-poaching unit and for the protection of Namibia’s rhinos in the surrounding area. A worthy cause indeed!

Whilst the Omaruru Arts Festival is still coming up, the Omaruru Art Fair was launched the weekend of 10-12 May 2019.

Strongly focused on Fine Art, Sculpture, Photography, Print Making and Painting, some of the participating artists were well known old guard Namibian creatives, whilst a strong mix of emerging artists is an uncompromising objective of the fair. From the outset the coordinators, goldsmith Annette Mausberg, photographer Chris Johnson as well as art lovers Thomas Mausberg and Andrea Behnsen were determined to make this new event inclusive for artists from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, a point that is clearly reflected in the logo and poster for the event. “We want to promote local art and contribute to the current worldwide focus on African Contemporary Art by starting small but making a difference”, Behnsen says.

Twenty participating artists showcased their work at 4 venues, comprising of 2 residences, one Main Street gallery and a Sculpture Garden.

Omuntu Gardens, the first location when you enter the quaint little town crossing the bridge into the Main Road, is Namibia’s only sculptural garden, housing a permanent collection and a pop-up gallery. Entering the garden, one immediately notices two huge pavilions made out of metal pieces from tins collected at the local landfill, a party of wonderful shady trees as well as countless metal and stone sculptures integrated into the natural environment with great sensitivity. Lounge chairs and benches invite visitors to spend time in Omuntu relaxing, dreaming and enjoying art. Artists included in the garden's permanent collection are Alpheus Mvula, Ismael Shivute, Matteus Alfeus, Kudzenai Katerere amongst others and include the previous owner of the grounds, Hanne Marriot Alpers, whose work and presence is still visible everywhere in Omuntu Gardens. Alper renovated the house in meticulous handiwork using recycled materials only and was an enthusiastic promoter of local artists.

Andrea Behnsen, new owner of the Omuntu Gardens, who created the exhibition “Past, Paradise, Future” inside the house for the Art Fair understood the exhibition as homage to the past, whilst focusing on the now and setting impulses for the future. She has put into effect the interaction of these themes in the different rooms of the house. Karl Lagerfeld's provocative

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statement: "I have no interest in the past, Paradise is now" inspired her to create a room with modern art and reflects her desire to provide Omaruru with new impulses. She wants to establish a meeting place for art lovers, but also for anyone who wants to find calm in her garden. She is already thinking about the next steps. She wants to expand the garden in order to create space for workshops. Another creed for this undertaking is "The garden is the hero" and Behnsen is open to ideas from outside, provided they can be integrated into this concept.

Two streets further the next exhibition space – Eins Art Studio.

With this studio, residence and holiday resort, owner Stefanie Eins has been able to fulfill her own lifetime dream. Travelling the world for art, she longed for a place where she could let her creativity unfold, where she could feel comfortable and unwind. In Israel in Kochav Ya’ir she finally found the inspiration for Eins Art Studio.

For the exhibition she united the different artistic approaches of four artists in an arrangement according to themes, with paintings, photography, illustrations, collages and jewellery design on display.

Trained goldsmith Annette Mausberg and her husband Thomas availed their personal space to the Art Fair and integrated four artists into their home. As you walk along the driveway, it is as if the sculptures by Ras Gath have always been there. The metal sculptures produced in time-consuming preparation have been integrated perfectly into the environment and lead you to the other artworks and artists. The art studio of the Mausbergs thereby became the meeting point of two special artists, whose artworks seem closely related. Abniel Tangens Enkali and John Kalunda use a similar approach to painting. They both integrate objects from their surroundings and transfer them to the canvas.

They create very realistic pictures, putting to use material such as corrugated iron and sand. Annette Mausberg, who herself joins precious stones and wood grain in small artworks, has a vision for the town and the exhibiting artists: "We must work towards reestablishing Omaruru as an artist town, so that artworks from here can join the African art circuit."

Chris Johnson, owner of Gallery 116, has a similar view. In addition he emphasises the integration of all kinds of artists.

Alongside many young and well-known exhibitors, notably women and people of colour present their art at the Omaruru Art Fair. The photographer also displayed provocative and exposing images in his gallery. In addition he devoted a whole room to wellknown miniature-style painter Paul Kiddo, who lives in Katutura.

Kiddo, who rather coincidentally became an artistic painter in the 1980s, is an example for many young Namibian artists. As a painter in the construction industry he used paint leftovers to paint landscapes onto flat stones, which he left to dry in front of his house. Passersby encouraged him to offer his works for sale and so his story as a painter began. Today he is one of the few who can live off their art and he tries to encourage young artists to be brave enough to follow their artistic path.

At the Omaruru School of Art, which caters for young, talented artists, a space has been created where young learners can develop artistically. The school, which is funded by donations, impressed with a variety of artworks in a very colourful and lively exhibition room. Its exhibition is representative of the aim of the Omaruru Art Fair to provide upcoming young artists with a platform to present their work.

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Volatility And The Case For Market-Neutral Investing Markets look set to revert to the ‘old normal’ as QE-fueled liquidity dries up

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everal growth-supportive factors that equity and other markets have grown accustomed to over recent years are now reversing, with the result that the dynamics in play during the pre-quantitative easing regime are likely to return to favour.

That’s the view of Nafees Hossain, Fund Manager at Prescient Investment Management who said “markets are likely to revert to the old normal”.

“We see risks from the end of the quantitative easing era and rising protectionism that are conducive to higher volatility for financial markets. In addition, downside risks to global growth have risen with protectionist rhetoric and trade tensions a key challenge to the world economy.

“Other factors that could slow growth include European politics, China’s tough balancing act, and oil price volatility,” he commented.

With the US Federal Reserve hiking interest rates and actively shrinking its balance sheet, the European Central Bank is set to join in with the Bank of Japan not too far behind, Prescient Investment Management expects that declining liquidity will have an impact by way of increased market volatility.

“While consensus is for global economic growth to slow but to remain at decent levels, ongoing trade tensions, monetary tightening and uncertainty regarding growth will keep volatility high. With risk assets more sensitive to macroeconomic factors, and political uncertainty playing an increasing role, there is a strong case to be made for market-neutral investing, Hossain said.

Market-neutral investing is an investment style that seeks to gain whether markets are up or down, while avoiding some

form of market risk entirely, typically by hedging. The term refers to a group of investment strategies that try to neutralise certain market risks by taking offsetting long and short positions in related instruments.

The idea is to limit exposure to asset price changes prompted by macroeconomic shifts or changes to market sentiment. Marketneutral investing is likely to find favour when markets are making investors nervous.

Hossain said interesting literature exists where it is argued that market neutral/statistical arbitrage strategies are implicitly “long volatility”.

According to the analysis, pair trading strategies seem to have a positive and statistically significant exposure to market volatility.

A pick-up in volatility typically has a positive impact on the returns of the strategy. As volatility increases, more pairs tend to diverge from their equilibrium relationship, but they also tend to revert to their historical mean levels quicker.

“A pick-up in volatility would therefore also be associated with more pair trade opportunities and with a lower holding period for these trades. With the QE regime coming to an end, credit spreads widening, economic and political uncertainty increasing, we believe that this will result in more earnings and balance sheet volatility.

“Hence it is not surprising to see the strategy having come back to profitability in 2018. We are confident that systematic statistical pairs trading will keep rewarding investors this year as volatility increases and arbitrage opportunities reappear,” said Hossain.

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Arriving at Gondwana’s Namib Desert Collection in the late afternoon shaken up after a bumpy ride on the corrugated road from Solitaire, we drove out to their newlybuilt desert pod. The sun that we had been

racing was now dipping in the sky, setting the bleached grass and burnished sand ablaze in gold. A final climb up a steep slope to a small rocky hill brought us to our much-anticipated destination – Desert Whisper.

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nd then. Silence. Awe. Wonder. Intrigue.

All our dusty impatience and frustration blew out into the clean desert air. There are few things in life that simply take your breath - and your words - away, and this one left us speechless. Perched on the rocks overlooking the expansive landscape of blonde grass tufts streaked with orange sand and backed by purple mountains, stood our otherworldly home for the next two days. Reminiscent of a sci-fi space craft just landed or the inside cabin of a ship with satisfyingly-curved wooden beams, the stylish pod is a fusion of good taste, design and artistic flair in what must be one of the most spectacular spots on the planet.

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ll creature comforts and mod-cons had been provided, I noticed with a quick glance around the pod, which included a well-equipped kitchen and an open-plan lounge, bedroom and bathroom with a glass-walled shower that took centre stage. From the giant shower head, the soft furnishings in muted charcoal, copper and cream tones and the throws slung over chairs to the fluffy white dressing gowns hanging on the rack, everything whispered – relaxation. They nudged me into guilty submission. Yes, it was definitely time to celebrate this short, wonderful and sometimes crazy Earth journey. Time to kick off worldly concerns along with our shoes and pad around our new desert home. What had taken us so long?

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he sunset was calling, so postponing the rest of pod-discovery for the moment, we popped the bottle of cold champagne, collected the assortment of mouth-watering snacks that had been laid out for us in the kitchen, sat back in our two rounded hanging cane chairs on the deck and toasted Life.

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s the ruby sun gave a last burst of brilliance and threw its light across the sky in a generous celestial gesture, a chorus of barking geckos called their mates, an owl hooted and a gemsbok snorted from the plains below. It is said that there is magic at this transition time when day dances with night, taking her by the waist and gently twirling her around before going on his way, and it was tangible.

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e were mesmerised until the dance was over. Eventually, our rumbling stomachs led us to the kitchen to find our pre-ordered feast fit for a king’s banquet. With candles lit, doors wide open and a waxing moon casting its buttery light across the landscape and through our panel of windows, bliss gained a new dimension. Eventually, when we couldn’t keep our eyes open any longer, the double bed overlooking the magnificent vista welcomed us, to fall asleep in the arms of a deep profound silence and vast space we rarely have the privilege to experience.

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unrise and the magnificence of the scenery took me by surprise. The landscape had transformed into soft rosy shades, still to be painted by the refreshed sun, who once again was waltzing lovingly with his night-time sweetheart before bidding her good night.

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e took it all in with hot coffee from our bed. The best show in the world. The day was ours. No work, no children, no pets, no plans. We didn’t want to move, we just wanted to luxuriate in our Namib hideaway.

We started to discover the thoughtful touches and attention to detail that made the place not only so aesthetically pleasing, but so comfortable. A row of well-chosen books lined a shelf, a selection of gifts filled a basket, and drinks and delicacies stocked the fridge. A telescope hinted of the fun we would have star-gazing and exploring the night sky (with the help of the star books provided) and the furniture invited recumbent positions. The organic-looking metal shell of the of the pod kept the harshness of midday out, while allowing glimpses of landscape and light patterns to filter artistically through its spheres. A state-of-theart barbeque would be used to cook our outdoor meal later in the day and a selection of fresh food in our fridge ensured we would be healthily nourished - and not disturbed. Below us, along a series of wooden walkways, was our own turquoise plunge pool, which lured us unashamedly into its waters. Besides the occasional sound of Namaqua sandgrouse flying over or the laughing of zebra from the valley, it was quiet. Gemsbok dotted the plains below and an unexpected peace settled into our lives.

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n the late afternoon we left our haven to join our guide for a sunset nature drive to the rim of the impressive fossilised dunes, an experience which amplified our appreciation of this special corner of the Namib Desert.

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he pocket of resplendent land, a mere sixty kilometres from Sesriem, gateway to the famed dunes of Sossusvlei, had whispered sweet nothings in our ears, given us privacy and tranquillity, and ample reason to celebrate our lives and our Namibian journey.

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Drought stricken wine harvest delivers superb quality Text by Lorraine Immelman and Emile Joubert Photographs supplied by Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards

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mong the wines that will be judged at this year's Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards will be those made from the 2019 vintage. What can be expected of a year that was deemed as challenging due to the Western Cape's notorious dry weather conditions of late?

Those in the wine world often have to field questions as to the importance of attaching every wine to a vintage, each bottle identifying the contents as originating in, say, 1998, 2001 or 2019. What's the deal with the vintages?

Nature determines the wine The primary reason is that wine is a product of the natural cycle experienced in the vineyard during the year leading up to the date of the harvest of the grapes; we know that no two years' weather conditions are ever the same. So, seeing that the climatic conditions experienced in a vineyard for 52 weeks, 12 months and four seasons are going to differ every year, the quality and character of the wine made from the grapes will also vary year-to-year. Nature determines the wine. Simple as that.

Hence the year of vintage on the label: it tells the consumer to attach that wine to a specific year's vintage character, as well as to get an indication as to how old the wine is when purchased or consumed.

Which brings us to the 2019 vintage of South African wine, the details of which were released recently, and yes, the infamous lack of rain and water played a profound role here.

2019 Harvest a record low since 2005 The South African wine grape harvest hit a record low in 2019, mainly due to the preceding drought and fluctuating weather conditions during the season. This year's wine grape crop was estimated at 1 225 620 tonnes: it may only be 1.4% smaller than last year, but the crop has shrunk for the second consecutive year, resulting in 2019 representing a record low since 2005.

So it is official. Just listen to Francois Viljoen, viticulture consultation service manager at Vinpro, which represents 2 500 South African wine grape producers, wineries and wine-related businesses: "It has been a trying year for our wine grape producers and wineries. A decline in area under vines and challenging weather conditions contributed to the smaller harvest. Although most regions received good rainfall during the season, the after-effects of the preceding three-year drought was still visible, and vineyards and soils will take some time to recover. The drought was still lingering during the post-harvest period, which meant many producers couldn't apply crucial post-harvest irrigation. As a result, leaves fell early, and vines couldn't accumulate the reserves needed to carry them through the season, which in turn affected the berry set and growth."

Severe weather fluctuations during bud break and flowering, followed by cool, windy conditions during the set, contributed to less and uneven bunches and smaller berries.

"2019 tells the tale of two harvesting seasons – the first easy with good weather conditions and great grape analyses up until the end of February, and the second challenging, characterised by slow ripening following cold, rainy weather in March," Viljoen says.

The reason for this is that in dry years, the bunches of grapes bear small berries due to the lack of water to swell them out.

DE WET VILJOEN, CELLAR MASTER AT NEETHLINGSHOF

Also, the smaller these berries are the higher concentration of flavours. In general, thus, the 2019 wines are showing good acidity, sugar and elegance which bodes well for quality once the bottling begins.

The harvesting season kicked off a little later than usual, with warm weather as reflected in the initial grape analyses.

The harvest became more challenging, however, as cool, wet conditions dominated from the end of February through March. Many cultivars that ripen later in the season, especially red varietals, struggled to accumulate sugar and were ripe at lower sugar levels.

However, what do the winemakers say?

One of the - no the – most challenging harvest in his winemaking career, says Neethlingshof cellarmaster, De Wet Viljoen of Harvest 2019 on this famous Stellenbosch estate.

Neethlingshof has 99ha of vineyards and with its location facing south-east towards False Bay - is recognised as being one of the premier cool-climate estates in the Stellenbosch region.

"The erratic climate conditions caused a figurative perfect

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However, it is not all doom and gloom: what you win on the swings, you gain on the roundabouts. So, despite the smaller crop, wine lovers can expect excellent quality wines from the 2019 vintage.

JOHANN DE WET, CEO OF DE WETSHOF ESTATE

storm during this year's season," says Viljoen. "But now that the wines are showing themselves, whether in the bottle or maturing in barrel, the challenges have resulted in some truly superb wines."

The reason is that the temperatures dropped in March, allowing the red grape varieties, that ripen later than the whites, to spend more time on the vine accruing terrific flavours.

"With these low sugars the red wines are low in alcohol and very elegant in their youth," says De Wet. "With alcohol being a preservative, we had to work carefully in the cellar to prevent the onset of spoilage, but that is what winemakers are trained to do. The wines ageing in oak are showing restraint and classic nuances, and we are eagerly watching their development.

Johann de Wet, CEO of De Wetshof Estate in Robertson said that despite the drought, De Wetshof's famous Chardonnay vineyards produced fruit of excellent quality. "Out in Robertson, some 160km from Cape Town, conditions are very different," he says. "We had a nice, cool spring leading

to balanced ripening without excessive acids or any of those heat-waves in early summer that can put everything out of kilter. Moreover, being able to harvest most of our fruit at night and early morning, we get it into the cellar fresh and healthy.

You can taste it in this year's wines!"

In summary: the results of vintage 2019 will soon be seen. In August 30 internationally acclaimed wine and spirits experts will draw together in Stellenbosch as this year's judging of the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards gets underway. Here the connoisseurs will have their say on the 2019 wines put before them, and – as they say in the classics – the proof is in the pudding!

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INVESTMENT

Breaking the myth around the attainability of wealth While becoming wealthy only seems possible through the understanding of economics, interest rates, inflation, stock and bonds, the truth might surprise you.

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n a country like Namibia which is known for its low financial literacy, it’s easy to understand why most people have the wrong impression when it comes to the term being rich versus being wealthy, and how to attain it. While many first-world countries have generations who have grown up in what can be described as ‘savings cultures’, thanks to a very turbulent past, many southern African nations find themselves in a position where people have become so accustomed to just living for every day, that it takes a lot of work and education changing their thinking.

Many people also only see easy money: Overnight millionaires driving flashy cars and living the high life, with too little attention given to those who diligently saved, sacrificed and made great financial leaps to attain their wealth.

Along with this, wealth sound boring, needing a lot more time and effort, but that is also what makes it more attainable to the average person.

The team of Simonis Storm helps our clients attain wealth. From developing good financial habits like creating a financial priority list that will change your financial thinking, to identifying the tools that will help you along the way, we are ready to start you along the journey to your financial goal.

You might feel a little intimidated by the idea of financial habits and priority lists but think about it in the following way.

Like with any big change, overnight success is impossible.

Rather focus on the first step. From there, keep taking small

steps in the right direction. You more easily stay focused on your goal and enjoy many smaller rewards.

To try it out set yourself a mini goal like not buying lunch or a coffee every day. You’ll quickly realise how by breaking this little negative financial habit can have a big impact at the end of the month. Another great way to measure how you handle your money and finances is to ask yourself a simple question before making a decision: Would a wealthy person or financially savvy person do this?

Congratulations! You’ve started your journey to wealth!

Now start taking those small steps. Set up a budget, create a financial plan, including points such as reviews of your budget, when you could expect excess funds and what you would like to do in order to create and grow your financial portfolio with any excess funds (invest rather than buy something).

Investing yields returns – even if it’s a small investment.

Does your child have a business idea you find interesting?

Invest some funds in that. You’ll have some fun with your first investment while he or she will learn the basics of business at a young age.

As time goes by you can also look at including some policies and retirement annuities in your portfolio, as well as maximizing your retirement contributions. Apart from ensuring their families and beneficiaries are well looked after in the event of your passing, it’s a great tax benefit.

Before you know it, it will be nearing the end of the year

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and you’ll start thinking about the December holidays. Like most Namibians you probably didn’t set aside money through the year. Thinking of using your bonus?

In tough times and unsure bonusses, it’s important to remind you that now is the perfect time to already set up a holiday budget and put little bits away. In six-months’ time a little would have you going a long way! If you do get a bonus at the end of 2019 – you can send it directly to your 2020 savings.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

WINNER – 2019 PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR Eraine van Schalkwyk – “This friendly, 1cm in length, jumping spider (Hyllus sp.) was found wandering in leaf litter in the Greater Kruger National Park in South Africa. Jumping spiders are very curious creatures, and often intrigued by the camera flash. They are harmless to humans.”

Africa Geographic Photographer Of The Year 2019 Edited by Anne Schauffer All photographs supplied

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or six months of every year this achingly beautiful display of Africa’s splendours dominates our lives, and my team and I bask in the glow and challenge of selecting each week’s best images to share with you. Until finally, in May, we select the ultimate winners. What a process!

This year we again broke all preceding records, with a never-before-seen 29,887 entries. The annual increase in popularity of Photographer of the Year is humbling, and a source of great pride for us.

Our approach to what makes a good photograph is largely based on whether that photograph evokes an emotion, tells a story and reflects the true diversity and amazingness of Africa.

Of course, there are technical issues to consider, and these are important. But most important for us is that the photograph breaks through the clutter of everyday life and makes you FEEL Africa’s pulse.

We are not prescriptive about post-production tinkering, so long as the image faithfully represents the real-life situation.

Photography is a blend of so many elements – including experience and patience, technique, equipment, art, timing and knowledge of the subject. There is no exact formula, no iron-clad route to perfection, and each image presented below reflects this diversity of inputs.

I would like to thank our sponsors Airlink and Klaserie Drift Safari Camps – who, like us, believe with every fibre of their being, that quality ALWAYS trumps quantity.

Lastly, my team and I thank everybody who submitted their photographs for consideration. Without your impressions of life in the far-flung corners of this great continent we would all be the poorer. Please do so again in 2020.

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FIRST RUNNER-UP Bob Ditty – “This photo of Mzee (Luganda for ‘Old Man’) goes along with a series of photos showcasing the elderly in Uganda. Uganda is one of the youngest populations in the world so the fact that he turned 100 is no small feat here. It was wonderful celebrating with him, bringing him cake and soda. He was so touched as he never had a birthday cake until now – his 100th birthday! He is an Ugandan World War II vet who fought alongside the British, serving in Burma.

He has so many stories to share. He is so in love with his wife that when I asked to take a photo of him, he insisted that she was included as well.”

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SECOND RUNNER-UP Jens Cullmann – “A lion drags an elephant calf under a tree to feed after it was killed by two lions the previous night, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe.”

HIGHLY COMMENDABLE FINALISTS Hesté de Beer – “A white rhino calf refuses to leave its mother after she was darted for a dehorning, South Africa.”

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HIGHLY COMMENDABLE FINALISTS Geo Cloete – “This photo tells the story of an expert sailor. These Portuguese man-o’-war (Physalia utriculus) calls the deep pelagic waters its home and as any experienced sailor will testify, venturing into these waters you better be prepared as fairweather sailing won’t be all which you will encounter.

If you want to call the open ocean your home, you need to be perfectly adapted to survive these harsh conditions. Something the Portuguese man-o’-war seems to have accomplished through a rather interesting solution. It’s a colonial animal made up of tiny specialised animals called polyps, which are all connected to each other and function like the organs and tissues of single multicellular organisms, like fish or humans, to the extent that the polyps lack the ability to survive by themselves. Similar to a wellfunctioning sailboat, where each crew member has a specific duty, so does each of these polyps have a function to fulfil to ensure the survival of the colony.”

HIGHLY COMMENDABLE FINALISTS Hubert Janiszewski – “I experienced this sighting together with my wife while we were self-driving in Mabuasehube, Botswana earlier this year. When I saw this scene through the viewfinder of my camera I instantly knew that this is an unusual sighting."

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HIGHLY COMMENDABLE FINALISTS Michiel Duvenhage – “We were camping at Polentswa in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

The waterhole is known for its thousands of doves drinking at the overflow."

For all the details and the rest of the winners, visit: https://magazine.africageographic.com/weekly/issue-257/ photographer-year-2019-winners/

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STRAND HOTEL –

VIBRANCE, VIEWS, UNPARALLELED HOSPITALITY Words by Martha Mukaiwa Photographs by O&L Leisure & Martha Mukaiwa

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t an early hour of a crisp morning, a man walks into the icy sea.

The locals taking their breakfast on one of Strand Hotel’s ocean-facing terraces don’t pay him much attention. The waitress, frantically waved over to send help about a supposed “suicide”, chuckles with incredulity at what is a familiar sight and one is left to settle down, sip some Slowtown and watch in wonder as the lone and excellent swimmer fights the good fight against the cold Benguela current pushing him back towards the beach.

For those who’ve wound their way through Farmhouse Deli’s veritable breakfast wonderland to savour salmon terrine, homemade berry compote or fresh croissants beneath blue sky, it’s a magnificent matinee. A dazzling display of man amidst indifferent nature that is the hallmark of Namibia’s adventure capital best explored from the Strand Hotel.

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Situated in the otherworldly coastal locale of Swakopmund, dreamily ensconced 300km west of Windhoek between the Namib Desert’s rolling dunes and the invigorating Atlantic, Strand is a glistening jewel reflecting the ocean and boasting fathoms of charm.

Whether you’ve reached Strand by automobile or by air, after which a dapper driver will spirit you 30kms north of Walvis Bay International Airport to the Swakopmund hotel, guests will find themselves in the atrium.

A floor to ceiling glass entranceway filled with low trees, hanging lights and silver boards teasing the hotel’s delights. Three restaurants, a lobby lounge, an ice cream parlour, gym as well as the opulent Atlantic Spa where an African Calabash massage may very well be the antidote to some of the wear and tear of city life. All this, if you ever bother to leave your room.

The sea foam oasis Strand’s unwaveringly friendly staff will

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deposit you in after a welcome drink and an appreciative walk through the hotel’s carpeted halls adorned with large black and white photographs recalling the town’s history, vintage travel inspiring maps, picture windows, cosy lamp-lit leather rest areas and signature gold elevators.

Left alone in one of Strand’s suites, standard or luxury rooms, there is a real danger of never being seen again, particularly if your understated but cosy en-suite, embellished with rustic lamps, plush leather armchairs and antique graphics, boasts one of the hotel’s gorgeous ocean facing views.

Instead, you’ll take in the world from a neat Juliette balcony, order swift and delicious room service from your selection of the hotel restaurants and sink into the envelope of your spotless white bed, drifting off to the dull roar of the great Atlantic hours before the same sea gently nudges you awake.

While a toothsome buffet breakfast calls from the Farmhouse Deli, Strand is no one-trick pony.

Rather - and quite unlike your average hotel where the in-house eatery is regularly a guest’s last ditch after a long day - Strand is home to some of the best restaurants in town - upscale Ocean Cellar, laidback Brewer & Butcher, hearty Farmhouse Deli and the stylish Welwitschia Lounge.

With each one facing a stunning expanse of ocean visible beyond the town’s famed Mole, Strand Hotel offers another sought after view – the vibrant bustle of tourists or ambling, jogging, sun catching locals taking it slow on the cobblestone promenade, if not dashing after giddy children as they make a break for the sea.

Open to both hotel guests and the public who can access the restaurants from individual entrances on the Mole, one’s choice of Strand’s diverse dining options is an indulgence of mood, appetite and fancy.

German style Brewer & Butcher, situated at the far end of the Mole, is the answer to ambitions of great beer and fantastic cuts of meat with Swakopmund Brewing Company presiding over an in-house microbrewery, offering tastings or full pours of Helles and Märzen brewed expertly on site.

The place to enjoy pulled pork burgers, grilled brisket Rueben, plate size pork schnitzel, flame grilled lamb and beef each paired with the most appropriate beer, Brewer & Butcher is your stop for ease, sports watching, finger licking and fun.

In contrast, Ocean Cellar is no less than Brewer & Butcher’s upmarket older sibling.

The kind of discreet and understated spot where a champagne party gone on a little long, sees a group of locals skip the danger of driving under the influence and happily check in to one of the hotel’s luxurious rooms, a short walk from the indisputable belle of the promenade.

A contemporary fine dining restaurant inspired by the Atlantic, Ocean Cellar is a sparkle of blues, copper, glass and wood, serving the best that the big blue has to offer – sesame and pepper tuna, misoyaki linefish, prawn tom yum, a fabulously fresh catch of the day or mouthwatering sushi and sashimi.

A must for the cuisine curious amidst an excellent and extensive wine list, is the World Oyster Journey featuring juicy Walvis Bay oysters topped with condiments in the style of Mexico, Japan, France, England, Columbia and Vietnam.

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JOURNEY THROUGH NAMIBIA'S MOST LOVED HOTELS AND LODGES

Strand Hotel Swakopmund is the perfect venue for travellers wanting to explore Swakopmund. This Namibian icon has become a popular destination resort for international, Namibian and SADC visitors.

CONTACT INFORMATION For those hankering instead for the Hamptons, there is the wonderful Welwitschia Lounge.

With its plush salon, elegant bar with cordial tenders, understated bungalow style luxury and cocktails served on the sea facing terrace, Welwitschia Lounge is Strand Hotel’s lowkey lobby lounge perfect for some light reading, a little late afternoon tipple or some sampling of appetizing bierhappen.

Casual and cosmopolitan, the lounge is also a buzz of information.

As tourists return from myriad day trips and settle down to reminisce on the afternoon’s events, this and the Strand’s Activities and Adventure Office is where to get the skinny on which of the town’s seal colony, dolphin, moon landscape, Skeleton Coast or cultural tours, as well as quad biking, skydiving and adventure escapades, will really blow your hair back.

Dream of this, smiling catering to your every whim and more at this sparkling beach hotel.

A hide of vibrance, views and unparalleled hospitality in the extraordinary and unforgettable place where the desert meets the ocean.

Hotel Switchboard: +264 64 411 4000 Room Reservations: +264 64 411 4308 strand.res@ol.na PO Box 7143, Molen Weg Swakopmund Namibia

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Epacha Game Lodge & Spa – Best Of Both Worlds Epacha Game Lodge & Spa is a mere 60 kilometres from the entrance to the legendary Etosha National Park, so staying here offers you a taste of both wild and tame.

Words by Anne Schauffer Photographs supplied

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hen Epacha Game Lodge & Spa opened in 2001, it was considered a Namibian pioneer – the very first lodge to combine the experience of both wildlife & wellness in their Mystique Spa. Such an intoxicating combination. Today, Epacha still offers that perfect balance between wild and wonderful, but for guests from way back then, rest assured, Epacha Lodge has been refurbished to give it a fresh and contemporary look and feel. With superior hospitality at its heart, Epacha is focused on ensuring your stay in their corner of Namibia, is as memorable as they can make it.

Epacha Game Lodge & Spa perches on top of the hills of the 13,000 ha Epacha Private Game Reserve, bordering the main road to Etosha National Park. Of course guests enjoy the privilege of entering this magnificent national Park regularly, but in addition, Epacha offers a wide variety of activities on its own private game reserve. From the comfort of a library, cognac and cigar room, to a well-appointed wine cellar beneath the restaurant, you won’t be short of those little luxuries that elevate a game lodge to a luxurious experience.

Laze by the glorious swimming pool and pool bar, sipping G&Ts…enjoy the free Wi-Fi offered to guests…and then, perhaps a few restorative treatments at the soothing, calming Mystique Spa? Accommodation at Epacha Lodge & Spa consists of 18 spacious, luxury chalets strung out along the hills surrounding the main building, each with views overlooking the private game reserve. You’ll love the roomy bathrooms with a view, an insideoutside shower, a bath in which to laze, and an outside shower for those wonderfully warm days. Every chalet has a large balcony on which to sit and gaze out over the reserve, while inside, you’ll enjoy the chill of the air conditioning, and the handiness of the mini-bar, safe, coffee and tea-making facilities.

Epacha has two other types of accommodation, the Royal Impala Private Villa set apart from the other chalets, ideal for a large group or family; or, if you’re more adventurous, you’ll love the Eagle Tented Lodge.

If you’re looking for that unique Namibian holiday which combines wildlife with a pampered life, Epacha Lodge & Spa has a luxury room waiting just for you.

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CounterBug – a Concept Device That Eases Your Digital Paranoia

GoSun Fusion Solar Powered Electric Oven Allows You to Cook Even Without Sunlight

CounterBug is a concept device that offers a self-defence system against possible spying in your own house. Do you know there are over 100 million Alexa-enabled devices have been sold? It means that more than 100 million users are depending on Alexa to set up their music, thermostats, or schedule appointments. Many believe these devices with a digital assistant are a helping hand, but others believe they are the Trojan horses in the age of digital surveillance.

CounterBug by Erlend Prendergast targets those who view Alexa as both a digital assistant and a digital spy. It is designed for people with paranoia about where their data might end up and for what purpose it might be used. CounterBug is a set of accessories that would confuse Alexa’s algorithms; each piece has different objectives. It responds to a different form of surveillance paranoia, one to censor user’s language to avoid the problem with the NSA, one to disrupt Amazon’s tailored advertising algorithms, and another one to chat with Alexa with weird and random topics while you are not in the house.

GoSun has designed and developed the next generation of solar oven; the company looks to break the boundaries of solar cooking with this new, hybrid portable oven that allows you to cook even without the sunlight: GoSun Fusion Solar Powered Electric Oven.

This innovative model will enable you to roast, steam, or bake without fuel, wherever you are, anytime. This solar cooker makes outdoor cooking more accessible, cleaner, and more importantly, it’s more convenient for anyone to cook. The new model addresses the weakness of a solar cooker where you need the sun to make it work, thanks to its thermal performance and electric capability.

Fusion from GoSun Stove is ready for action, it has a cutting-edge design with advanced technology to form a sustainable package everyone can utilize, both indoors and outdoors, day or night.

Fusion is an ultra-efficient cooker; it incorporates solar energy into a vacuum insulated oven that cooks through the clouds or freezing cold while remaining safe to touch. Fusion features an electric heating element that allows you to cook indoors just as fast as a conventional oven. The electric heater is five times more efficient than a traditional oven, which means that this stove can be powered by a compact lithium-ion battery.

Designed by Erlend Prendergast

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source: www.tuvie.com

Pickup Truck Model M Concept Proposal for Tesla

Robotic Cocktail Maker – No Need for Tip

Elon Musk says that Tesla Pickup Truck will be a real world-beater, but we still haven’t heard about the specific timing when it will be released. Emre Husmen made an attempt to design a pickup truck design proposal for Tesla, Model M. Initially, I wanted to design this pickup truck inspired by the roadster concept’s design language… on this project, I thought about applying a one-piece body design (without a separate back bed), because of the battery packs. So it’s much more rigid with independent suspensions; this allows it to have a much better handling and performance. So I imagined this could be the quickest and fastest truck ever when it comes out. Since it’s the fastest truck available yet, I wanted to design a very sporty and dynamic exterior: behind the rear windows I placed “shark fins” to make it more aerodynamic and efficient. On the lower front, rear and side protectors there are hidden folding steps to assist users to enter/exit the cabin easily. These were my basic ideas when visualizing it.

After robot pizza maker, robot barista, and robot burger maker, we now have Robot Bartender that would make your cocktail in seconds.

All you need to do is load it up with liquor and mixers and watch the magic begins.

Throw a party, you don’t need to keep yourself busy at the bar or hire a bartender; this robot would free you to mingle with your friends and family. Designed and developed by Akshet Tewari as part of his finals during his engineering programme, he was inspired by his own experience: a night of partying, wishing there’s a machine that would pour his next cocktail.

Aside from becoming your personal bartender, this robot would entertain your guests while serving them drinks; it can be pretty cool. You can use the app to choose from thousands of pre-loaded cocktail recipes or a special mix created by yourself, then watch in awe as this robot cocktail maker works. Each drink will made with the precision of a master mixologist in less than 30 seconds. Cleaning should be easy, using the Barsys app; tap the Automated Cleaning Process feature.

Designed by Tesla

Designed by Akshet Tewari

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Namibia Heart Center &

Roman Catholic Hospital are pleased to announce the opening of our

HEART ATTACK CENTER at

ROMAN CATHOLIC HOSPITAL A Heart attack (myocardial infarction) is caused by sudden blockage of the coronary artery by a blood clot. If not treated immediately it can cause damage to the heart or death. 20% of patients who develop a heart attack die before reaching the hospital. The blocked artery must be opened as soon as possible, in order to save the heart and life of the patient!

CORONARY ARTERY OPENED BY BALLOON & STENT

CORONARY ARTERY BLOCKED

WILL PROVIDE A 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE FOR PATIENTS WITH A SUSPECTED or CONFIRMED HEART ATTACK. Patients with sudden chest pains or shortness of breath should call our emergency number at 085-911, or go directly to our Emergency Unit at Roman Catholic Hospital.

Doctors dealing with patients with a suspected myocardial infarction should call our heart attack coordinator at 085-911, to activate the Heart Attack Response Team. The patient should be referred immediately to our Emergency Unit at Roman Catholic Hospital.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: STATE PATIENTS WITHOUT ANY MEDICAL AID SHOULD GO DIRECTLY TO THE EMERGENCTY UNIT at KATUTURA STATE HOSPITAL, WHERE THEY WILL RECEIVE THE INITIAL TREATMENT.

OUR TEAM IS READY TO SAVE YOUR HEART

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OUR CARDIAC INTERVENTIONAL TEAM HAS VAST EXPERIENCE & EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS OUR OUR CARDIAC CARDIACINTERVENTIONAL INTERVENTIONALTEAM TEAMHAS HAS  EXPERIENCE Over 6000 heart interventionsRESULTS since VAST & EXCEPTIONAL VAST EXPERIENCE & EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS 2012(stents, angiograms, pacemakers)  Over 6000 heart  very safeinterventions (complicationsince rate <1%,  We Overare 6000 heart interventions since 2012(stents, angiograms, pacemakers) mortality rate 0%).

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SERVICES PROVIDED

SERVICES PROVIDED SERVICES PROVIDED  Coronary Angiogram – Cardiac Catheter  Coronaryangioplasty Angiogram – Cardiac Catheter   Balloon Coronary Angiogram&–stent Cardiac Catheter  Balloon angioplasty & stent implantation  implantation Balloon angioplasty & stent  Heart Attack management 24/7 implantation  Heart Attack management 24/7  Implantation ofpacemakers, pacemakers, Loop ECG Heart Attackof management 24/7  Implantation Loop ECG recorders (Reveal)  recorders Implantation of pacemakers, Loop ECG (Reveal) recorders (Reveal)  Heart failure management  Heart failure management Heart failure of management  Management Management ofpalpitations palpitationsand and   blackouts Management of palpitations and blackouts blackouts  (heart  Echocardiography Echocardiography (heartsonar) sonar)  Echocardiography (heart  ECG, 24-hr ECG and Blood Pressure  ECG, 24-hr ECG and Bloodsonar) Pressure  monitors ECG, 24-hr ECG and Blood Pressure monitors monitorsECG test  Exercise  Exercise ECG test  Exercise ECG test   Bypass Bypassoperation operation(CABG) (CABG)  Bypass operation (CABG)by open heart  Heart Valve Replacement  Heart Valve Replacement  surgery Heart Valve Replacement by by open open heart heart surgery surgery + many other procedures ++ many many other other procedures procedures

OUR HEART SURGEON & CARDIAC THEATRE TEAM OUR HEARTSURGEON SURGEON &CARDIAC CARDIAC THEATRE THEATRE TEAM OUR HEART  Since 2012 we&performed over 1200 TEAM open heart operations  Surgical results comparable with the best world centers  Since 2012 we performed over 1200 open heart heart operations   Since 2012 wesurgeon performed over 1200 open heart operations Experienced in-house = safety for our patients !!  Surgical results comparable with the best world heart centers  Surgical results comparable with the best world heart centers  Experienced surgeon in-house = safety for our patients !!

EMERGENCIES = PATIENTS WITH POSSIBLE HEART ATTACK, BLACKOUT, SEVERE ARRHYTHMIA, PALPITATIONS or BREATHLESSNESS: Please call our emergency cardiac number 085-911 or come urgently (send your patient) to Casualty at Roman Catholic Hospital EMERGENCIES = PATIENTS WITH POSSIBLE HEART ATTACK, BLACKOUT, SEVERE ARRHYTHMIA, PALPITATIONS or BREATHLESSNESS: EMERGENCIES PATIENTS WITH POSSIBLE ATTACK, BLACKOUT, SEVERE ARRHYTHMIA, PALPITATIONS or BREATHLESSNESS: Please call our=emergency cardiac number HEART 085-911 or come urgently (send your patient) to Casualty at Roman Catholic Hospital URGENT REFERRAL TO CARDIOLOGIST = PATIENTS TO BE SEEN or ADMITTED WITHIN A FEW DAYS Please call our emergency cardiac number 085-911 or come urgently (send your patient) to Casualty at Roman Catholic Hospital Please send SMS or WhatApp to 0818-764-807 with the patient name and contact number and the patient will be contacted a.s.a.p.

URGENT REFERRAL TO CARDIOLOGIST = PATIENTS TO BE SEEN or ADMITTED WITHIN A FEW DAYS Please send SMS orTO WhatApp to 0818-764-807 with patient and number the will be a.s.a.p.

URGENT REFERRAL CARDIOLOGIST = PATIENTS TOthe BEOUR SEEN orname ADMITTED WITHIN A FEW DAYS ROUTINE REFERRALS or APPOINTMENTS KINDLY CALL SECRETARY ONcontact 061-246-000 orand FAX THEpatient REFRERRAL TOcontacted 061-253-635

Please send SMS or WhatApp to 0818-764-807 with the patient name and contact number and the patient will be contacted a.s.a.p.

ROUTINE REFERRALS or APPOINTMENTS KINDLY CALL OUR SECRETARY ON 061-246-000 or FAX THE REFRERRAL TO 061-253-635

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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 April till 30 September 2019 ( ALL times local) NOTE: check-in time should be two hours before departure international One hour before departure for domestic

International Flight no SW 286

From Frankfurt

To

Days

Departure Arrival

Windhoek

Daily

20:10

06:30+1

SW 285

Windhoek

Frankfurt

Daily

21:35

07:55+1

Regional Flight No SW 508

From Accra

To

Days

Departure Arrival

Lagos

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

20:00

22:00

SW 508

Accra

Windhoek ( via Lagos)

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

20:00

05:25

SW 700

Cape Town

Windhoek

Daily

05:55

08:05

SW 708

Cape Town

Windhoek

Daily

18:35

20:45

SW 714

Cape Town

Walvis Bay

Daily

10:05

12:15

SW 714

Cape Town

Windhoek (via Walvis Bay)

Daily

10:05

13:30

SW 742

Durban

Windhoek (via Gaborone)

Daily

12:35

15:55

SW 742

Durban

Gaborone

Daily

12:35

13:55

SW 741

Gaborone

Durban

Daily

10:40

11:55

SW 742

Gaborone

Windhoek

Daily

14:25

15:55

SW 412

Harare

Windhoek

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

11:20

13:35

SW 722

Johannesburg

Windhoek

Daily

06:40

08:45

SW 726

Johannesburg

Windhoek

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

11:10

13:15

SW 726

Johannesburg

Windhoek

Sun

10:45

12:50

SW 728

Johannesburg

Windhoek

Daily

18:25

20:30

SW 304

Luanda

Windhoek

Wed, Fri, Sun

11:55

15:25

SW 372

Lusaka

Windhoek

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

11:25

13:45

SW 406

Victoria Falls

Windhoek

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

16:30

18:10

SW 715

Walvis Bay

Cape Town

Daily

15:45

17:55

SW 507

Lagos

Accra

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

19:00

19:00

SW 508

Lagos

Windhoek

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

23:35

05:25

SW 507

Windhoek

Lagos

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

14:25

18:15

SW 507

Windhoek

Accra (via Lagos)

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

14:25

19:00

SW 303

Windhoek

Luanda

Wed, Fri, Sun

09:30

11:10

SW 371

Windhoek

Lusaka

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

08:40

10:55

SW 411

Windhoek

Harare

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

08:45

10:50

SW 405

Windhoek

Victoria Falls

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 14:15

15:50

SW 709

Windhoek

Cape Town

Daily

16:30

18:30

SW 703

Windhoek

Cape Town

Daily

07:25

09:25

SW 741

Windhoek

Gaborone

Daily

08:40

10:10

SW 741

Windhoek

Durban (via Gaborone)

Daily

08:40

11:55

SW 723

Windhoek

Johannesburg

Daily

07:45

09:30

SW 727

Windhoek

Johannesburg

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun 14:10

15:55

SW 727

Windhoek

Johannesburg

Sat

14:15

16:00

SW 729

Windhoek

Johannesburg

Daily

17:30

19:15

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Domestic Flight No

From

To

Days

Departure Arrival

SW 101

Eros

Ondangwa

Daily

07:00

SW 105

Eros

Ondangwa

Mon, Thu

14:00

14:55

SW 107

Eros

Ondangwa

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

17:30

18:25

SW 125

Eros

Rundu

Wed, Fri, Sun

14:00

15:00

SW 133

Eros

Katima Mulilo

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

09:50

11:15

SW 146

Luderitz

Windhoek

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

16:20

17:05

SW 134

Katima Mulilo

Eros

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

11:45

13:10

SW 126

Rundu

Eros

Wed, Fri, Sun

15:30

16:30

07:55

SW 145

Oranjemund

Luderitz

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

15:30

16:00

SW 145

Oranjemund

Windhoek (via Luderitz)

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

15:30

17:05

SW 102

Ondangwa

Eros

Daily

08:25

09:20

SW 106

Ondangwa

Eros

Mon, Thu

15:25

16:20

SW 108

Ondangwa

Eros

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

18:55

19:50

SW 714

Walvis Bay

Windhoek

Daily

12:50

13:30

SW 145

Windhoek

Oranjemund

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

14:05

15:00

SW 145

Windhoek

Luderitz (via Oranjemund)

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

14:05

16:00

SW 715

Windhoek

Walvis Bay

Daily

14:30

15:10

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THE TRAVEL UPDATE JULY 2019 VOL. 3, NO. 6

www.nwr.com.na

We are a proudly Namibian hospitality and service company. We manage resorts and camps within our National Parks across our beautiful country on behalf of the Namibian Government.

NAMUTONI RESORT Starting from as little as N$600 Key activities: Game drives

NWR PROMOTES DOMESTIC TRAVEL THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS One thing that cannot be ignored is the impact that social media has on an individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s travel decisions. Many a time when one sees a friend or a family member having visited somewhere, they are drawn to wanting to undertake a similar trip. With the enormous effect social media has, the past few years have seen a growth in individuals who away from influencing their friends and families have become social media influencers who have established credibility and a huge social media following. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for this reason that over the past three months, Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) worked with three social media influencers to take over their social media accounts with the aim of enticing domestic travellers to see why Namibia is rated as one of the best holiday destinations in the world.

When it comes to being a social media influencer, different people do it for various reasons, in the case of Ms Ndapewoshali Nanghala better known as Woven, she does it because she would like to encourage people, to get out of their comfort zone, to ditch that routine and pack that bag, get on that trip, visit new places, try out new cuisine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To encourage others to travel I decided to document my experiences, focusing on lifestyle and travel, zooming into the Namibian experience. I also noticed that there was a gap in the tourism sector were not many people were documenting their experiences for others to see and explore what they would have undertakenâ&#x20AC;?, says Ms Nanghala.

With over 5700 twitter followers, Ms Ndapanda Haininga commonly known Lahya was another social media influencer NWR worked with. When recalling her takeover, she said that â&#x20AC;&#x153;going in, my nerves threatened to take control, but it got easier each day. Through NWR, I have been able to see all the corners of my country sooner than I anticipated because of their massive discounts. I especially loved sharing that with their followers. I believe that people are eager to learn about and travel our country, it was, therefore, an honour to be an

instrument in passing this message. Though I must say that, I got some difficult questions, advice, engagements and even criticism. It was an experience I will never forgetâ&#x20AC;?.

For the last social media take over, NWR took a different approach and looked inward. Within the company, Ms Rejoice Soul is an avid traveller. It was after this insight that NWR decided to have her do a social media takeover due to her extensive travels within the country that she documents on her Instagram page. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am a traveller by nature and never enjoy being static or at one place for a long time. So, I made it a priority to visit new places whenever I find the time and an opportunity to do so. I sincerely believe that people travel for different purposes. Through travelling to new places, I have created new friendships and have learnt many new things which I would not have known if I had never travelled. Through travelling, I learnt to appreciate my beautiful country. I must say we have such attractive destinations and breathe taking sceneries that make Namibia stand out as a tourist destinationâ&#x20AC;?, says Ms Soul.

Ndapanda Haininga at Halali resort in the jacuzzi

Ms Soul believes that â&#x20AC;&#x153;through my social media takeover during this week I will have a chance to interact with people from all walks of life, which will allow me to share my personal local travel experience as a proud Namibian. I look forward to inspiring those who wish to travel. I believe real education lies not in books alone but, in travelling. Education from travelling is first-hand knowledge, which is practical and unforgettableâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Through these efforts, we believe that we will be able to showcase what one can expect when they visit our resorts.

Equally, since these expeditions are from individuals that we all interact with daily, it is easier for us to relate and learn as to what they go through during their trips. To keep abreast as to what we are doing and the plans we have, I encourage everyone to follow us on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. I must say it was so interesting how @OfficialP_Elago got so into this way of documenting different travels that he tweeted that he will only travel to a place after reading it on Lahyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blogâ&#x20AC;?, says Mr Mufaro Njabulo Nesongano, NWR corporate communications and online media manager.

Rejoice Soul at Sossusvlei

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