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ISSN: 2026-7924 Publisher Mynard Slabbert Media Nova Namibia www.media-nova.net Contributors • Anne Schauffer • Frieda Lühl • Sanbona Wildlife Reserve • Simonis Storm Securities • Am Weinberg Estate • Godwana Collection • EMHPRESCIENT • Roy Watts • Chris Fallows • Africa Geographic • Innovative Modular Concepts • Dawn Jorgensen • La Clé des Montagnes • Thomas Müller • Tuvie.com
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SANBONA -Untouched. Untamed. Unforgettable The wilder, other-worldly side of the Western Cape
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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.
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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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Women are an integral part of the aviation history. Air Namibia recently welcomed the first ever female aircraft engineers for the Embraer Jet (ERJ) fleet.
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Adv. Mandi E.P. Samson Acting Managing Director
Dear Passenger Thank you for choosing Air Namibia as your preferred carrier of choice!
Back at home, Air Namibia recently launched its Windhoek – Lagos – Accra route, connecting southern Africa to West Africa. The inaugural
Women empowerment in the aviation sector was at the centre stage of
flight was filled to capacity, demonstrating support and positive
the recently concluded International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s
reaction from the market. We are happy to give our passengers a better
74th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit
alternative travel option, reducing travel times between Namibia and
held in the first week of June 2018 in Sydney, Australia. IATA is a trade
West Africa by more than 60%. We hope to see you on our next flight,
association for the world’s airlines, representing some 275 airlines or
to enjoy our Award Winning Service as you visit West Africa.
83% of total air traffic. Air Namibia is a member of this international body and complies with the international standards set by the
Air Namibia joined the world to celebrate the International Cabin Crew
International Air Transport Association (IATA).
day on 31 May 2018, to recognize flight attendants’ value contribution. These dedicated members of the flight crew always rise early, stay late
According to IATA, less than 5% of airlines CEOs are women. When it
and remain alert throughout the flight by providing comfort, care and
comes to leadership positions, women just hold 8% of Chief Financial
reassurance of the safest travel.
Officers (CFOs) and 3% of Chief Operating Officers (COOs). Into the heart of aviation, only 3 – 5% of pilots worldwide are women.
In our monthly efforts to promote domestic tourism, this month we take a focus on Namibia Wildlife Resort’s (NWR) Hobas Lodge. Located
In my capacity as the acting Managing Director of Air Namibia, I was
in the /Ai-/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, near Fish River Canyon,
part of a panel discussion on gender representation in the aviation
one of the largest canyons in the world and the main attraction in
sector. My message is that airlines need to focus on supporting
Southern Namibia. Hobas Lodge sits at the start of the 90 km long
women more, especially when it comes to disciplines such as piloting
Fish River Canyon Hiking Trail, ranked one of the best hiking trails in
and engineering, which have traditionally been dominated by men.
Southern Africa.
Women are an integral part of the aviation history. Air Namibia recently welcomed the first ever female aircraft engineers for the Embraer Jet (ERJ) fleet.
Thank you for flying Air Namibia, we look forward to welcoming you on board again soon.
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ARTIST PROFILE
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Meet Lok Kandjengo Lok Kandjengo is a well-respected artist in Namibia, with a signature style unlike any other. Text and photographs: Frieda Lühl
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ok Kandjengo grew up in the northern part of Namibia, in Ongwediva. On completing high school, he spent three years at John Muafangejo Art Centre in Windhoek, graduating with a visual artist certificate. That certificate opened the door for him, and he was accepted for the three year diploma course at the College of the Arts, where he graduated in 2011 with an Applied Arts Diploma, specialising in cardboard print. Today, he lives and works from his studio in Windhoek. Lok was inspired by his mother and late father who exposed him to the world of art at a very young age. The family’s cultural background and traditional values taught him a great deal. In his own words, “I’m inspired by my family (self-employed) and my cultural environment. Our heritage and our pride.“ Lok has been very active in the Namibian art scene. He regularly took part in workshops like Tulipamwe International Artist Workshop and European Artist Workshop (by Hazel Soan) to mention a few. Since his graduation, he’s exhibited in numerous group exhibitions as well as three solo exhibitions: EKONDOBOLO at The Franco Namibian Cultural Centre in 2014; MULTIFARIOUS at The National Gallery of Namibia in 2015; and MASTER MIND at The National Gallery of Namibia in 2018. Lok has been mastering the technique of cardboard print/ linocut for the last eight years. It is fitting that he called his last exhibition Master Mind, because that is what it takes to produce these colourful multilayered print editions. The very distinctive style of very fine textures next to colourful big surfaces are his signature. He works in small editions of 2 to 6 works per block,which makes every work quite unique in print terms. He reflects on his art: “I want to capture the gist of Namibian everyday life, be it roosters or farm trucks. For art is not only what I simply like to do. I love it for its own sake, but also because, through my art, I can connect with my community, my people, my cultural heritage - in other words my roots, my identity.” Lok likes to share his talents and experiences in the form of workshops and demonstrations: “There is so much creative potential in young Namibians. There are many masterminds out there. I’d love to have a huge studio space to teach and share my ideas with the youth and young master minds!”
FOR MORE INFO: Frieda Lühl The Project Room - Namibia theprojectroomnamibia info@frieda.co.za 081-7513026 32 Jenner Street, Windhoek West, Namibia
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In the northern reaches of Namibia, the annual Omagongo Cultural Festival celebrates a golden fruit and traditions of old . . .
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splash of colour; a swirl of a dress in lively dance; a contingent of Namibian dignitaries dressed in their finest; and sprawling tents filled with visitors, many in vibrant Oshiwambo traditional dress, characterise this fascinating celebration of the marula fruit and its importance in the Oshiwambo culture. The four O-regions - Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto and Ohangwena - that crown the northern part of the country beyond Etosha National Park are a collage of sparkling new shopping centres and colourful shebeens interspersed with a countryside of oshanas (seasonal lakes), mahango fields, makalani palm trees and family homesteads. The valued and useful marula trees are dotted throughout the regions, favouring the more fertile higher ground in this low-lying area.
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raditionally celebrated in the villages, the marula harvest is now honoured officially at the Omagongo Cultural Festival, hosted each year by one of the eight Oshiwambo groups on a rotational basis. Fermented marula juice - omagongo - is specially prepared for the occasion. This year it took place in Tsandi on the grounds of the Uukwaluudhi Royal Homestead, turning full circle to return to the place where the first official festival was held in 2006. King Josia Shikongo Taapopi, the king of the Uukawlauudhi group, took central stage, seated on a throne embellished with spiralling kudu horns, above a red carpet and a kaross made from the tawny hide of a lioness, the head in a lifelike snarl. Queen Nandjala Taapopi, former president Hifikepunye Pohamba and Namibia’s first president and patron of the festival, Dr Sam Nujoma, flanked the king. In his speech, Dr Nujoma stressed the importance of keeping Namibia’s cultural heritage alive. “A people without culture is like a tree without roots,” he summed up at the end of the morning of speeches on the bright autumn day. Bursts of song and dance enlivened the morning. The energetic omupembe boys bounded over each other in a spirited display of fitness and vitality, and the Shekushwama Cultural Group enacted the various uses of marula.
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Mid-morning, all heads turned to watch the stately entrance of a line of village women, carrying clay pots filled with omagongo on their heads, as they snaked through the field like African queens. They were accompanied by singing, joyful ululating and the swishing of cowtail switches, ubiquitous at any Oshiwambo celebration.
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ith my head full of vivid images of bright pink Oshiwambo traditional dress, emba shell adornments and pots of omagongo, I strolled to the former royal homestead (a large traditional homestead with a robust mopane branch palisade that now serves as a museum) to find out what long-time guide Hilda Iita had to say about marula. She clarified its importance, the process of how the women and children collect the ripe fruit from the ground, removing the flesh with the tips of cattle horns to make omagongo - a three to four day fermenting process. When it is ready, neighbours are invited to eat, drink and be merry. While she realises the importance of the festival to refresh people’s minds of the role marula plays in the culture, she explained its deeper value: “It’s a festival for the whole world, to be aware of and celebrate other cultures.” For the Oshiwambo-speaking people in the North, many who live off the land - growing mahango grain and fishing from the oshanas - marula is an important part of daily life. The annual Omagongo Cultural Festival not only pays homage to the tree that needs to be respected, valued and protected, but keeps the age-old tradition alive in the 21st century when many are leaving the rural areas for the towns. Rather than remaining a small village celebration, the festival is now shared with the rest of the country, as part of Namibia’s rich cultural heritage that makes up the resplendent cultural tapestry.
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ne of southern Africa’s great indigenous trees, the marula tree, Sclerocarya birrea (caffra), has been valued for thousands of years by local cultures. It has been known as an important food source to both humans and animals since time immemorial. Part of the Anacardiaceae family, this little-known fruit that comes from the same family as the mango, cashew and pistachio nut, is found in bushveld and woodland areas from Ethiopia to KwaZulu Natal in South Africa – including north-central Namibia. The humble fruit which has become enmeshed in the Oshiwambo culture and worthy of national celebration is green while on the tree. The plum-sized balls fall between the months of December and May, turning golden on the ground. Families collect the fruit - which is high in vitamin C - to eat, to make into a refreshing fruit juice and to ferment into an alcoholic beverage, which was once reserved only for the men. And later in the year, when the pits of the fruit are dried, the kernels are extracted for a nourishing oil. It is a common sight in the dry season between June and September to see women sitting in the yards of homesteads painstakingly extracting the oil-rich kernels from the marula nuts to pound with pestle and mortar for the nutty-flavoured oil, ondjove, which is added to their dishes. The oil has also been used traditionally to nourish skin and hair. It has more recently been recognised internationally for its moisturising qualities and chemical stability, which make it a valuable ingredient in beauty and skin products. by Ron Swilling
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OMAGONGO CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2018
SHARING NAMIBIA’S STORIES
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SANBONA Untouched. Untamed. Unforgettable An easy three and a half hours from Cape Town – 270 goodlooking kilometres - and you’ll feel the feeling. The wilder, other-worldly side of the Western Cape – Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. Edited by Anne Schauffer Photographs supplied by Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
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wned by the Caleo Foundation, the 58 000 hectare Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is set in the heart of the Little Karoo, at the foot of the Warmwaterberg Mountain. Sanbona has a distinct stillness and air of isolation amid the raw beauty of the landscape, and for visitors, it offers the Big Five…quietly. Sanbona is the largest privately owned wildlife reserve in the Western Cape, and is the first authentic free-roaming Big Five wildlife reserve in the province. It has innumerable glorious attributes, and the free roaming self-sustaining white lions are just one of them. For guests, there’s a long, wild and wonderful list of things to do at Sanbona…or, on the flip side, the Relaxation Retreat at each lodge offers the opportunity to do nothing but be pampered. Three hour game drives are conducted twice daily in open vehicles. Some of the following activities are combined with a game drive, but Sanbona encourages guests to speak up on arrival about their particular passion, and all attempts will be made to accommodate you – a guided walk, bird watching, a boat excursion, amazing star gazing or rock art viewing (sites dating back to more than 3,500 years). Sanbona is blessed with glorious natural attributes, starting with around 650 plant species - Sanbona conserves the important Fynbos and succulent Karoo biomes, and is globally recognised as a biodiversity hotspot. It’s home too, to the critically endangered and highly elusive riverine rabbit, the 13th most endangered mammal in the world and 2nd most critically endangered species in South Africa, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red Data List. It’s also home to the world’s second smallest butterfly, the dwarf blue butterfly. For birdwatchers, there are over 200 identified species, with important raptor nesting sites, including the Verreaux’s (black) eagle. The Bellair Dam provides a natural wetland habitat for water birds.
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Accommodation at Sanbona is in Tinley Manor (6 suites); Gondwana Family Lodge (12 suites) and Dwyka Tented Lodge (9 tents). Lodges operate independently, each with a full staff complement including its own management team, chef brigade, hosts and hostesses and experienced field guides. Dinner is alternated between the in and outdoor facilities, weather permitting. Historical Tilney Manor has breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, and offers six spacious open-plan suites leading on to private verandas. Guest experiences include authentic Karoo cuisine, luxurious lounges and a rim flow pool. The Relaxation Retreat boasts a steam room and sauna. All suites sleep a maximum of 2 adults per suite. The spacious, thatched Gondwana Family Lodge offers 12 generously proportioned luxury suites, each with endless views over the plains, Anysberg-mountains and overlooking Bellair Dam. Gondwana Lodge is the perfect sanctuary for family, friends and groups. Interconnecting rooms, indoor and outdoor play areas and a child-friendly pool cater for guests of all ages. A Relaxation Retreat with an extensive menu of therapies and treatments, including a steam room offers a serene ending to your day. Child minding facilities are available at an additional cost for children younger than 4 years as they are too young to join game drives. Dwyka Tented Lodge is surrounded by awe-inspiring rock formations which was once the home of ancient Khoisan hunters. Dwyka is situated on a horseshoe bend of a dry river bed. All luxury tents have en-suite bathrooms with shower, twin basins and free-standing baths, plus a private deck with Spa bath. Each tent sleeps a maximum of 2 adults. There’s a private airstrip near Bellair Dam, and guests are transferred from there to Sanbona, in open game vehicles. SANBONA - Untouched. Untamed. Unforgettable. You be the judge. FOR MORE INFO: Sanbona Wild Reserve: 021 010 0028 reservations@sanbona.com www.sanbona.com
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Not all wines are made the same. With the Michelangelo award winning wines you don’t have to worry — the quality is guaranteed. Having recently celebrated its 20th year with a record number of 1892 entries, it is South Africa’s
largest wine competition, and the only one that is considered truly international. This, together with the use of the international 100–point scoring system, and the fact that only one third of the entries are awarded medals by a panel of world renowned, international wine judges, makes the Michelangelo not only extremely competitive, but also results in importers and distributors asking for — and often insisting on — Michelangelo award medals on the bottles.
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The Growing T Importance of Wine Competitions All wines are not created equal, especially not the ones adorned with the bright gold and silver stickers winking as you walk down the supermarket wine aisle. These stickers are proof of this specific wine having taken honours at one or other wine competition, insinuating that the contents of the bottle are better than that found in those without showy medals.
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he wine competition season has arrived in South Africa and scarcely a week now passes without wine cellars trumpeting their achievements at one or other event. You read it all the time: a Sauvignon Blanc Trophy has been taken at one competition while some Merlot shone during a judging in Finland. This excitement is warranted. Humans are just that – human and potential buyers are just more attracted to a wine sporting a prize-winning medal than to a gong-less bottle. As Thys Louw, owner and wine maker at Diemersdal Estate in Durbanville says: “People can say what they want about wine competitions, but a gold medal sells more wine for me than any other form of advertising or promotion.” Not everyone agrees on the merits of wine competitions, however. Some say picking a winner is much akin to a lottery or the throwing of a dice. With wine judges having to taste hundreds of wines in order to separate the winners from the losers, can it really be possible to say that wine number six is so much better than wine number sixty-three? Greater cynics bash the concept of wine competitions as only being a money-making scheme, as producers have to fork out up to R1 600 per wine entered and must then buy the cherished stickers with which to decorate their bottles – if successful. While having respect for those questioning judges’ ability to taste 100 wines and select eight or ten as being exceptional, I prefer to see the glass half-full instead of half-empty in this instance.
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the reason we crave pizza Managing and controlling the odds: Both of South Africa’s top wine competitions – the Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards and industry-driven Veritas – are exceptionally well managed and controlled. The respective organisers work tirelessly in procuring skilled judges from South Africa as well as abroad. Rules and regulations are fool-proof. And having been privy to the behind-the-scenes machinations, I can attest to the informed and robust debates that happen prior to those final selections on medal-worthy wines are made. Says Lorraine Immelman, founder and CEO of the 22-year old Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards, “the degree of detailed discussion and opinionated exchanges between judges escalates annually and fools are not suffered gladly. Michelangelo is unique in that the judges are all hand-picked, based on their international experience, their qualifications and their credibility. Every panel has at least two or three international Masters of Wine present – a clear indication that we are serious about finding the best wines and spirits, and awarding them.” So at the end of it all, you as wine consumer may not agree with the results of the respective competition. But at one time - of this you can be sure - a group of skilled and experienced tasters formed an opinion on the wine. As consumer you have the democratic right to make your own choice – using the Michelangelo award stickers with their customized scan-able QR codes as guidance.
The wine consumers’ guide: those shiny stickers! Each year, consumers are faced with an increasing number of brands and wine styles to choose from. If anything, competitions provide a handy guide to assist the wine lover in negotiating the offerings prior to making the decision to buy, especially those who enjoy the challenge of forking out cash on a new brand or wine without any true track-record. “Because the Michelangelo winners are chosen and awarded according to strict international OIVguidelines, consumers who buy a bottle of wine or spirits adorning a Michelangelo sticker, can be assured that they are buying the best quality available,” says Lorraine. Wine competitions are also beneficial to wine makers themselves. Those without blinkers get the opportunity to see how their wines face up to those made by their peers. This especially applies to shows focussing on single varieties, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinotage where producers pick-up useful information and advice on their shortcomings and the steps needed to realise their true potential. With the general high standard of South Africa’s wine competitions, this sector of the industry is one of its strongest. And in my mind one of the primary contributors to the escalation in wine quality, which is rising year-in and year-out.
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Simonis Storm Securities - the story of a leading Namibian stockbroking firm
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t happened way back in 1996 when we established a stockbroking business to cater for the needs of Namibian private clients and institutions. Initially responsible for bringing to the market a few Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and listing companies on the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX). At the time, Namibia's asset management industry was young, on a fast growth track and the institutional funds available to be managed; it was time for research and securities trading capabilities on home turf. After five years under various names, Simonis Storm Securities emerged as a wholly Namibian-owned company, today operating as a leader in the industry. Simonis Storm leads in product and service innovation. We were the trail-blazing stockbroking firm in producing monthly reports on Namibian inflation, building plans and vehicle sales. We were also the first to produce industry-specific research, quarterly investment strategies and to craft model portfolios using Namibian skills and expertise. Simonis Storm has grown in stature and now trades on regional and international stock exchanges.
Our offering includes: Securities Trading: We execute securities trading for clients on the NSX and the JSE through leading regional and international stockbrokers. Wealth Management: Simonis Storm has designed a strategy to assist clients navigate the market’s maze of financial services – not just aiding them to build wealth, but creating a legacy. Services include long-term insurance, short-term insurance, PPS, estate planning, investments, retirement planning and business insurance. Money and Capital Market: We invest in various banks and
money market funds as agents for our clients. We negotiate wholesale rates on clients’ behalf, ensuring better call and fixedterm deposit rates. We tender for Treasury Bills and Bonds; and execute secondary trades. Our money market rates, are published daily in our Simonis Storm Money Market Monitor (image left). Portfolio Management: Our portfolio management style predominantly is to invest in blue-chip shares to ensure low risk. Emphasis is placed on long-term investing with due consideration for each client’s specific investment objectives. Our investment universe is global, however we are cognisant of foreigh exchange restrictions. We also offer online trading for clients to personally manage their portfolios. Capital/Debt Raising: We raise capital through debt and equity placements on the NSX and undertake more complex transactions like securitisation and debt restructuring. Corporate Finance: Simonis Storm has a full suite of corporate finance capabilities ranging from IPOs to structured finance products, corporate finance advisory services, fair and reasonableness opinions and viability studies. Company Valuations, Deal Facilitation and Due Diligence: Our in-house expertise and experience allow Simonis Storm to confidently perform valuations and due diligence investigations on any company and to facilitate transactions to its logical conclusion.
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Research: Research underpins the financial decisions market participants make daily. Our leading research team performs economic and company research for our stakeholders’ benefit. Market participants are provided with up-to-date information and analyses that here in Namibia, in SA and internationally informs their investment decisions. Simonis Storm Indices: We calculate end-of-day indices focusing on benchmarks specified in advance, that are appropriate, measurable and investable. Namibian pension funds follow the indices as equity benchmarks for investing their funds. The history of these indices are readily available and its success speaks for itself. We have introduced derivative instruments (SSS Dual Listed Index as the underlying asset) to enable fund managers to more effectively manage their tracking risk and alter exposures without changing actual positions.
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Breach for the Sky!
The Great White sharks of False Bay have developed a unique form of breach predation which has them hurtling out of the sea with awesome savagery. With the world record for one of these beasts standing at well over 6 metres, and with weights ranging between 1 and 2 tons, the stage is set for a spectacle more dramatic than anything Hollywood could conjure up.
Words by Roy Watts Photographs by Chris Fallows/apexpredators.com
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here is a palpably nervous urgency in the porpoising motion of the various packs of Cape fur seals, as they head for their fishing grounds from the sanctity of Seal Island. This is in sharp contrast to the prevailing tranquillity in False Bay off Cape Town’s coastline, on a fine winter’s morning. On the surface, all is calm and there is little to suggest that there is anything to disrupt the serenity of a perfect day. Suddenly a terrifying finned torpedo explodes out of the deep, and in a furious arc barrels back into the sea with a seal clenched in its razor edged trap of a mouth. Welcome to the world of Carcharodon Carcharias, or ‘Great White’ to his friends. Chris Fallows, a young Cape Town researcher and wildlife photographer, has developed a unique decoy dragging system that has these gargantuan beasts leaping out of the water almost on demand, creating the most spectacular photographic opportunities. Simply explained, he tows a piece of carpet in the shape of a seal behind his boat at a certain speed and in a specific direction. Cameras aimed at the decoy wait for a trailing shark to burst out of the water at 30kph and into their viewfinders. Each day in winter, he sets forth on eco-tours from the Simonstown harbour, and frequently plays host to dedicated scientists and documentary film makers like National Geographic, and Discovery. Lying a scant 5 kilometres offshore is the barren pile of rocks that is Seal Island. An assortment of features has combined to produce a really unique natural phenomenon – the breaching
sharks of False Bay. First up, is the seal population itself, numbering some 45,000 animals literally hunched shoulder to shoulder along the 450 metre length of the island. Add to this a south-western seaboard that drops sharply to a depth of 25 metres, providing a launching pad for the stalking sharks below. They need depth for camouflage, and the distance to build up sufficient breaching speed. Then there are the migratory habits of yellowtail, steenbrass and all the other species including other types of sharks that are the great white’s summer staple, and which move away from the Cape waters in winter. Finally there is the seals’ need for sustenance that drives them through a gauntlet of death known as ‘the Ring of Peril’, to their fishing grounds further out to sea. With these exclusive factors in place, the resident shark population has adapted its winter feeding modus operandi around a dynamic breaching technique. Although this form of predation also occurs at the Farralon Islands off San Francisco, and in South Africa at Mossel Bay and Dyer Island, it is the sheer regularity and intensity of the attacks that occur on a daily basis in False Bay that makes this the Great White Mecca. Seals definitely believe that there’s safety in numbers, and for good reason. Twisting, ducking and diving as they progress in tight groups, the Great Whites find it difficult to zero in on a specific target, and therefore tend to focus on animals swimming away from the pack. It is dusk, and a lone pup that has not yet learnt the penalties of rugged individualism, is heading homeward slightly behind her comrades. From the depths she
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is being tracked by a silent, aerodynamically perfect shape, with millions of years of evolution and survival in its genes. Too late, she recognises the impending danger in the swiftly approaching shadow, and she is blasted out of the water impaled on the teeth of those terrible jaws. In a split second, a traumatic finale replaces the loneliness of the long distance swimmer, as hunter and prey cascade back into the sea in a maelstrom of spray. With success rates ranging between 50 and 80 percent, depending on individual hunting skills, missed opportunities seldom result in second chances. Lucky escapees seek refuge by swimming just behind the monstrous mouth and engage in a cat and mouse contest of athleticism versus the need to breathe. Very often, the shark will simply abandon a second attempt, unless the intended victim was badly wounded on the initial breach. The island is full of animals bearing the scars of close encounters, and it is surprising to see how these animals survive seemingly fatal injuries. This activity almost ceases in summer when the Great White’s natural diet returns. Which is why the occupants of Seal Island celebrate Thanksgiving in September. For more information on Marine Eco Tours and Photographic Print sales please visit: www.apexpredators.com; www.facebook.com/apexsharks
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Understanding The Relationship Between Risk And Return
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more detail within the broad asset class groups (for example cash vs bond funds). Now that most readers are confused, I’ll try and simplify. Let’s assume that all funds can be classified as either: • •
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For now, we ignore asset classes like property, bonds, financial shares or offshore investments etc. A useful way to understand the concept of risk vs return, especially within the framework of investment horizons, is to draw “return funnels”. These shows graphically the expected range of annual returns that an investor can expect from an asset class over various future horizons, where the benefits of averaging tends to smooth longer term returns for assets that fluctuates more in value, like for equities. From diagram 1 above we see that Money Market is not expected to lose money ever, as all bars are above 0%, so it is considered safe. Conversely, equities can lose around 30% of your capital over 1 year. However, over the full cycle, equities are expected to return between 10% and 25% p.a. whereas the “safe” money market is expected to return between 6% and 9% p.a. Balanced funds provide a suitable compromise between the two – healthy long term returns without the ride being too wild. That is why we generally say that one should invest money that you will need relatively soon (for next years holiday) in a money market fund because it offers stability, and long term savings (for your child’s university education) in equities because you can expect to get the highest return while you can ride out the volatility that can occur over the shorter term. All else, generally consider balanced funds.
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COMMENDABLE FINALIST John Kerrod Wells – Maasai warriors jump at sunrise near their village on the outskirts of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya "In the early morning we were fortunate enough to witness a group of Maasai warriors display their strength and skill as they jumped, framed by the golden light of sunrise. Later at their village we learned of their history, watched the adamu (the jumping dance), and perused their wares. Another amazing day in Africa!"
Judges' comments: This image is all about energy and fun – and instantly drives us into safari mode. Capturing the jumping warriors in the perfect wave formation conveys a sense of constant motion, and the rising sun silhouetting the warriors and etching the quintessentially African umbrella thorn tree adds dollops of romance.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Africa Geographic Photographer Of The Year 2018 Encompassing the Celebration of Africa! theme, the sensational winners of the Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year 2018 competition have just been announced
Edited by Anne Schauffer Photographs supplied by Africa Geographic
About John Kerrod Wells "With an interest in photography sparked by a photographyloving dad, it was a once in a lifetime trip to Antarctica that turned my hobby into a passion. I love to photograph wildlife, landscapes,cityscapes, and everything in between, while travelling to far off places or at home in Central Queensland, Australia."
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he Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year 2018 competition ran from December 2017 to May 2018, with the ‘weekly selection’ being the top entries submitted via the Africa Geographic (AG) website and Instagram weekly. At the close of the competition, the judges assessed all entries from the Weekly Selections, paring them down to the Finalists. The winners are selected from those. In addition, the most popular photos, as voted by the community - published on the AG website voting page - in the Facebook albums and on Instagram were tallied, and here are the winners. The judging panel is comprised of the Africa Geographic editorial team. The Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year 2018 competition is sponsored by Land Rover South Africa, with an array of stunning prizes from Canon South Africa and Tanda Tula Field Camp. Simon Espley, CEO, had this to say: “We received 25,593 entries to the 2018 Photographer of the Year competition, up from 15,171 last year, and the standard of entries was again spectacular. Reducing that wonderful volume to one winner was an amazing journey for my team and I. We met each week over the 5-month period to make a weekly selection, and then during the judging month of May we had the tough job of choosing the photos that we feel stand out this year. A daunting task indeed." “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." “This year the 25 images that made it into the final round were of a similarly high standard, and choosing an overall winner and two runners-up was especially difficult. The final choices were made based on the underlying message communicated by the images.”
THE AWARD WINNERS: WINNER – 2018 PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR Sushil Chauhan – A Rüppell's vulture in Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya "While waiting for over two hours in the hot equatorial sun for a migration crossing to happen, I decided to change my focus to a group of vultures that were feeding on a drowned wildebeest carcass. Fully fed, this beauty decided to dry off its wings in the sun, which produced this interesting image of a great raptor. These raptors face many problems, from loss of habitat, reduced breeding sites, and reduction in large ungulates (resulting in fewer sources of food), to death from poisoning, the witchcraft trade and collisions with power lines. They play such an important role in making sure that diseases such as rabies and anthrax do not spread, and they also help cycle nutrients back into the ecosystem. We must help conserve these amazing raptors at all costs."
WINNER – 2018 PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR Sushil Chauhan – A Rüppell's vulture in Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
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Judges' comments: This amazing image portrays vultures for what they are – majestic and regal birds that deserve our respect. This sensitive representation of one of Africa’s most threatened birds is a refreshing change from the stereotypical vulture image of bloodied hoodlums fighting for scraps of meat. The coincidental draping of another vulture’s wing over the head of this bird is almost ‘angelic’ and adds to the dignity of the image.
About Sushil Chauhan "I am a Kenyan wildlife enthusiast, nature lover and keen photographer. Trained professionally as a safari consultant and guide, my deepest passion has always been to work with wildlife and travel the world. My goal is to take photographs that create awareness about wildlife, conservation and wilderness areas."
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FIRST RUNNER-UP Stuart Sinclair – A baby mountain gorilla gets all the attention in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
SECOND RUNNER-UP Annemarie du Plessis – A male leopard stalks guineafowl in the early morning golden light in Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa
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FIRST RUNNER-UP Stuart Sinclair – A baby mountain gorilla gets all the attention in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda "This photo was taken in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Walking into this family of gorillas was spectacular. They were so comfortable in our presence, very relaxed and observant. It was amazing to see their strong family bond, and this photo really highlights that. After a short time they played and fed in front of us. Some of the youngsters ran through the group, seemingly knowing that it would cause a stir, and enjoying the reaction!"
and with Kruger only 3 hours away, I can live my passion! Initially I decided to start a Facebook page to share my images with the people at home. The response was overwhelming, and due to my supporters’ demand, I started entering small competitions. Africa Geographic is supplying a huge platform for us amateur photographers, and it is the second year that I have entered. In 2017, my image of the majestic elephant bull was under the Top 24 images and printed in their high-quality coffee table book – a first for me!"
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Judges' comments: This touching image speaks volumes about family bonds and parental pride. The close framing adds to the intimacy of the moment, and the eye contact from father and infant really drags you in. Those of us who are lucky enough to have been gorilla-trekking understand the technical difficulties in low-light conditions, thick vegetation and the limited available time. About Stuart Sinclair "I was born in Zimbabwe but moved to Australia as a child 22 years ago. Africa is well and truly in my blood though, and I love getting back as often as possible. There is something magical about the wildlife in Africa. It’s so important that we cherish and protect it for future generations."
SECOND RUNNER-UP Annemarie du Plessis – A male leopard stalks guineafowl in the early morning golden light in Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa "This young male leopard was stalking guineafowl during the early morning, paying absolutely no attention to our game drive vehicle in the Greater Kruger. We were following him for quite a while, and then he disappeared into the bushes, following the unsuspecting guineafowl. He suddenly appeared from the bushes behind us and stalked into an open area, providing me with the perfect opportunity to get this shot. What makes this shot so much more special to me is the streak of sunlight creeping through the bushes and onto his face. He may have missed the guineafowl, but I got my shot!" Judges' comments: We found ourselves caught in the moment with this stalking leopard, wondering what he was hunting and when he would pounce. The framing of his tightly-coiled yet light-footed body and curled tail occupies the entire image and creates a sense of fluid motion. The intense concentration so evident in his piercing eyes also helps to balance the image. About Annemarie du Plessis "Wildlife photography is my absolute passion and sadly, only a hobby. I would love to be in nature permanently, capturing all happenings and sightings to the audience at home! I am a business women and co-owner of Zanis Gymnastics Academy in Polokwane, Limpopo in South Africa. My love for wildlife and nature started at a young age, and since then it has just grown –
1. Andrea Galli – A gorilla inspects a shoe in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda "The rule says that you should keep a 7-metre distance from gorillas... but what can you do if you are stuck between a silverback and some curious youngsters who want to play? You just stay put and enjoy... One of them tried to steal my camera and after a talking to from the guide he just pretended he was doing nothing wrong, and with nonchalance started playing with the shoelaces of a guest close to me…" Judges' comments: This image spoke to us of that push-pull tension between man and beast. Humans are the cause of the rapid decline in mountain gorilla populations, and yet without the tourism dollar and 24/7 involvement on the ground from local human inhabitants, government employees, researchers and conservationists, this critically endangered great ape would surely go extinct. Andrea's caption explains that the young gorilla was keen to engage, and in so doing ‘disobeyed’ the strictly-enforced proximity rules – adding a touch of humour to the conservation message. About Andrea Galli "Born and bred in Italy on Lake Como, my wife, Linda Oteri and I decided to follow our passion for wildlife photography and moved to Johannesburg 3 years ago. Here we founded Wildshot Safaris and now we organise photographic tours and tailormade trips."
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3. Andy Howe – Leopard cub and its meal in Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya "This is a four-month-old cub of the leopardess called Fig, in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy in Kenya. We found Fig about a kilometre away from her cub where she had been resting up for most of the day. She eventually made her way back to her cub's location, and as they were greeting each other a hare appeared in the acacia scrub nearby. Fig didn’t think twice and the unsuspecting hare had no chance as she quickly caught and killed it. She was immediately joined by the cub who took control of proceedings, with a little guidance from its mother."
2. Andrew Campbell – Two elephant bulls fight under a stormy sky in Amboseli National Park, Kenya "I watched these two bulls sparring for over an hour on a floodplain in Amboseli in Kenya. At first there were clear skies, and then a huge storm built up above and around them. What with the dust, the clouds, the light, the drama and the action it was truly an incredible scene and I was lucky to pop off a few shots before they eventually moved off." Judges' comments: There is so much going on in this dramatic image – and we were all transported there to watch these giants fight it out. The energy of the moment is obvious, and the combination of sparring elephants and threatening clouds with the subtlety of swirling dust and shafts of sunlight make this an evocative image. About Andrew Campbell "Having been born and brought up in Kenya, I have had the luxury of living a good deal of my life on safari. I am now lucky enough to live a lifelong dream, and my passion for the great outdoors has now become my job and the bush is now my office."
Judges' comments: This image speaks of that raw, naked instinct that is so essential for survival in the wild, and yet so missing from the modern day portrayal of wildlife, which tends to be Disney-like and driven by human sensitivities and political correctness. The fierce eye contact from this leopard cub speaks volumes about how tough and resilient Africa is, and of how it will survive despite human efforts to tame it. About Andy Howe Andy Howe is a UK-based wildlife photographer, specialising in capturing the personality and character of his subjects with a particular focus on owls and birds of prey. He also loves Africa and its wildlife with a passion. Andy leads small groups of photographers to the Maasai Mara region of Kenya several times a year to photograph the Great Migration and Africa's big cats. Andy has been honoured, awarded and published internationally in such publications as Bird Guides Bird Photographer of the Year, Nature Photographer of the Year, Africa Geographic, Nature's Best Awards, to name but a few. Recently he received honours as a Fellow of the Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers and also as an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society. Andy also donatesimages to worthy causes and is currently involved in the charity, Art For Africa exhibition, helping to raise funds for vulnerable and disadvantaged children, as well as actively helping the Remembering Wildlife charity for critically endangered species.
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4. Darryn Haltmann – The Milky Way over Baobab Forest at Kubu Island, Botswana "Kubu Island is as remote as it is picturesque, and I long wanted to return there for some astrophotography. I planned my holiday around getting there at new moon and managed to find this beautiful baobab outcrop when I scouted for locations on the first night and day. I also noted the ambient light on either side from two small towns in the distance and hoped to capture this. Returning on the second night I managed to capture this Milky Way."
is an image that speaks of future generations in safe hands. So many rhino custodians are fighting seemingly insurmountable obstacles in the battle to keep these special unicorns safe, and this image speaks to years of investment and effort by so many people. About Luke Street Luke Street I have always had a deep passion for nature and wildlife, and always knew I wanted to be involved in the industry. I have been a safari guide for the last seven years and for the last three of those years I have found an incredible passion for nature photography.
Judges' comments: We were impressed by the technical prowess of this image, and by the sense of mystical awe generated. We love how the photographer anchored each end of the Milky Way halo as it forged its path across the night sky, making a perfect dome over the central group of baobabs. About Darryn Haltmann Darryn is a passionate astro and wildlife photographer who enjoys combining his love of nature with his passion for photography. From a young age he spent hours in the garden photographing birds and reading photography magazines. He honed his skills through various courses, workshops and online tutorials. He believes that the essence of photography is capturing a moment and always strives to use his photos to communicate the inherent beauty of nature.
6. Peet J. van Eeden – An attractive feather duster worm in False Bay, Cape Peninsula, South Africa "The feather duster worm is also known as a mop worm and has a white fan of feeding appendages. The crown of feeding appendages, or radioles, consists of two fan-shaped clusters that project from their tubes when underwater. Each radiole has a paired side of branches, making a two-edged comb for filter feeding. Size varies between tiny to over 10 cm (2.5 in) in length. Some small species can bend over and extend their tentacles to the sea floor to collect food."
5. Luke Street – A row of white rhinos in a reserve in Kenya "The Laikipia County in Kenya is one of the last strongholds for the white rhino in East Africa. It was a true honour to be able to view these animals in such numbers, under such incredible protection. I was delighted in capturing just about the full spectrum of the different life stages of the white rhino in one image." Judges' comments: We were overcome with a sense of hope and wonder at seeing three generations of rhinos so perfectly captured. So much coverage these days of rhinos is distressing, and by contrast here
Judges' comments: This image immediately drew us in, confused as to what and where. The feathery lace-like detail and sense of swirling motion generates a sense of wonderment, almost to the point of being hypnotic. We know so little about life in the oceans, and this image helps draw us into that realm. About Peet J. Van Eeden Peet J. van Eeden I am a full-time Gastroenterologist based in Cape Town. As a weekend diver and photographer, I have been involved in underwater photography for over four decades. I specialise in underwater macro photography. My key inspiration remains my love for the world below the waves. For further info on Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year 2018 competition, take a look at their website: www.africageographic.com
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Pearls of the Winelands Dawn Jorgensen, the Incidental Tourist, took a trip to, in and around the wonders of Paarl in the Cape Boland. Her beautiful base? The Light House Boutique Suites. She tells it like it was Words by Dawn Jorgensen Photographs supplied and by Dawn Jorgensen
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aving lived in the Boland for twenty years I thought I’d seen the best of what the area has to offer; that was until I recently spent a weekend at The Light House Boutique Suites in Paarl.
The Light House Boutique Suites in Paarl Arrival had me driving up to the beautiful inviting home and warmly ushered into the eclectic and stylish interiors where each reception room unlocked a more inspiring collection of South African art, bespoke furniture and well-appointed luxury. The long time family home of owners Dirk and Annette Hertzog, the house was converted into a boutique establishment by charismatic duo Darrol and Hendrik, who live on site and oversee the day to day management with more than a touch of theatrical flair born of their long standing career in design. Ranging from stage, film, fashion and interiors, they understand from this experience that every detail should be considered, and with their able team keep service and style at an impeccable standard. Here you find the finer things in life; soft furnishings, luxurious fabrics and Egyptian cotton bed linen, all especially selected to create a beautiful space in which to relax in comfort. There are five elegant suites; each uniquely decorated and named to inspire well-appointed luxury - Afro-Chic: The Hamptons, Bedford Manor, Manhattan and Mayfair, which I was in. The rooms are air-conditioned and come equipped with a minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities, a flat-screen satellite TV and the private bathroom has a frameless shower, a steel-enamel bath, plus double basins. Given the Cape drought, there was a little note about ‘having the power to not take a long shower’.
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Outdoors in the tranquil terraced garden is a large swimming pool and a sun deck to relax on, while for the more active there are many options of activities in the surrounding areas, including biking, trail hiking and horse riding; and two prime golf courses in idyllic surroundings - Pearl Valley and Paarl Golf Club at Boschenmeer are close-by for the golfers. The attention to detail and opulently decorated rooms and irresistible charm of the team makes it easy to simply relax here, and you’ll want to spend at least a couple of nights to allow time to enjoy the numerous lounges, libraries, decks and garden. In the evening we enjoyed a wine tasting at Avondale Wines just outside Paarl. Nature driven, their motto is ‘Soil is Life’ and they adopt a dynamic lunar influenced system where soil, water, energy; plants, animals and people form interconnected relationships and networks to create the most beautiful wines. This was followed by a delicious meal, with the Grilled Avondale aubergine, charred tomato velouté, parmesan and green olives heaven to my vegetarian palette. In the morning we took an 8km morning hike in the Paarl Mountain Reserve with a welcome cloud cover keeping us cool and bringing out the colours of the granite boulders and resiliently green fynbos. We got lost a few times, I added a few scratches to my bare legs and paused on the top of Paarl Rock at the beacon to appreciate how good it was to be in nature, walking and appreciating this beautiful part of the Cape. Spoilt for choice in the area, we rewarded our hiking efforts with a meal on the terrace at Spice Route’s La Grapparia, opting for platters of cheese, charcuterie, olives and tapenade, fresh baked bread and generous wads of farm butter; accompanied by delicious pink Wilderer Distillery Cape G&T’s.
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On the last morning a couple of us got a ride about 6km into town so we could walk back to the Light House along Main Road, taking note of restaurants, side street cafes, art galleries and lovely shopping that we hope to return to. There is an unbelievable amount on offer, with antique stores that burst with affordable treasures. We discovered that dining at the Light House is on par with the best restaurants in the area. Our meals were beautiful and spoke to their theme of fresh ingredients. The table settings and details were matched by delicate flavours and presentation. On the morning of our departure, brunch was a triumph of colour with berries, peaches, grapes and plums served alongside eggs benedict, home baked muffins and farm bread. With easy access to both the town centre, surrounding vineyards and attractions, The Light House is an ideal sanctuary for family or friends wanting to explore the nearby area. We had gathered here as a group of girl friends, and it was perfect. Or if you simply want to spend time paging through the impressive collection of books in the chic high-ceilinged library, drinking tea out of the delicate China and awaiting that moment when Darrol will emerge with yet another tempting slice of decadently decorated cake, that is fine too. Sated, satisfied and utterly spoilt by this beautiful place, the relaxed happiness of the weekend of hiking, eating, drinking and laughing had us feeling as if we’d just been on holiday.
The Pleasures of Paarl, The Pearl of the Winelands Not to be overlooked by visitors to the Cape Winelands who elect to spend their time on the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek routes, Paarl has a rich history and impressive offering of wine estates, accommodation and attractions. Founded in 1687 and the third oldest settlement in South Africa, the town has many fine examples of Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and Cape Dutch buildings that sit comfortably alongside the fine restaurants and coffee shops on the twelve kilometer long Main Street, the longest in the country. Commanding attention from the southern slopes of Paarl Mountain is the impressive Afrikaans Language Monument, with its towering columns and spheres that symbolise the influence of other languages on the formation of Afrikaans, the world’s youngest language, which first came to be written here. Paarl is known for its true Boland hospitality, award-winning wine farms and estates, as well as abundance of outdoor activities such as fynbos-rich walks and hiking trails, and renowned mountain bike trails. Or you can simply take a relaxing drive through the countryside to enjoy the scenery, followed by a leisurely lunch accompanied by some of their fine wines. The Paarl wine route is South Africa’s second oldest, and is famed for its excellent Shiraz, crisp white wines and full-bodied, spicy reds. At the KWV Sensorium, meander among the modern art while you sip on a glass of white or a fine Cape brandy. The Spice Route is a one-stop destination where you can enjoy local art, a chocolate-making experience, glass-blowing demonstrations, craft beer pairings, wood-fired pizzas, biltong and even a lesson in spice blending. Next door, Fairview offers excellent cheese and wine tastings and Babylonstoren with its beautiful gardens, is nearby.
Just outside Paarl is the Drakenstein Prison, where Nelson Mandela spent his last years of captivity and from which he completed his Long Walk to Freedom. Attractions for the family include Butterfly World, the largest butterfly sanctuary in Africa and a magical experience for children, the Lion Park that offers sanctuary to abused lions rescued from around the world, and the Alpaca Loom and shop, which allows you to meet these adorable animals. Vineyards run from mountain slopes right onto Main Road, while the Berg River flows through the centre of town, fruit orchards, olive groves and natural fynbos, making Paarl and surrounds the ideal destination for the outdoor – and epicurean enthusiast. As always, you need to stay a while to appreciate all that is on offer.
The Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve The Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve has the second largest granite boulder in the world, beaten only by Australia’s Ayers Rock, and consists of three dominating structures that are visible from a great distance. Paarl originally got its name when early settlers caught a glimpse of the giant boulder after the rain and thought it shimmered in the sun like a pearl. They called the area ‘Die Perel’’ and it has transformed slightly over the years to be Paarl. Declared a Nature Reserve in 1977, the area is rich in unspoiled beauty, picturesque landscapes and is covered in unspoilt fynbos vegetation, ancient wild olive and wagon trees. There are numerous tranquil dams to visit while hiking there and from the viewpoints you can see as far as Table Mountain. That said, the main reason visitors venture this way is to climb Paarl Rock itself. You can carefully scramble up to the top with the help of a chain and rope set in place for support, with little steps carved into the granite to help. Bear in mind that it can be slippery so wear the right shoes. Personally, I love the sense of achievement I feel when reaching that top point and having a 360-degree view as my reward. For the more adventurous rock climber, this is a destination with routes like the Belly Button Brigade, Stairway to Heaven and most challenging, Blue Diamonds and White Ice to tackle.
The Light House Boutique Suites can accommodate up to 10 guests with children of 12 years and older welcome. When booking exclusive use, children of all ages are welcome. Close to the N1 and close to Paarl Main Road, with the Cape Town International airport only 45 minutes away, it is centrally and conveniently situated. Learn more about the Light House at: www.thelighthouse.co.za http://www.paarlonline.com Dawn Jorgensen is The Incidental Tourist www.theincidentaltourist.com dawn@theincidentaltourist.com
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Located on a working vineyard only a 4-minute walk from the Franschhoek Village centre, La Clé Country Lodge is a recent additional string to the bow that is La Clé des Montagne. From the décor to the cuisine, this is The Good Life. Edited by Anne Schauffer Photographs supplied by La Clé des Montagnes
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n the heart of the Franschhoek winelands, you’ll find La Clé des Montagnes’ four distinctive, fully serviced Villas, as well as the new, ultra-charming Country Lodge. Staying here, you’re a stone’s throw from the heart of Franschhoek village, bursting with the country’s top restaurants, galleries, local wines and unforgettable experiences. Nestled in picturesque vineyards and plum orchards, each of the Villas features a spacious private garden, swimming pool and sweeping views of the Franschhoek Mountains: Le Colonial sleeps 8; La Grange sleeps 6; Le Manoir and Le Galerie each sleeps four. The Villas have been given unique personalities by esteemed interior designer Sarah Ord, and you’ll discover a villa to suit, not only your needs, but your personal style where every wish is made manifest by butlers. La Clé Country Lodge opened early this year, and is an extraordinary extension to La Clé des Montagnes. Managed by Melanie and Scott Shepherd - two highly experienced chefs with a passion for warm hospitality – it’s no surprise that superb food is at the centre of the experience. The food philosophy of the Lodge is founded on the understanding that food brings people together from all over the world to share a connection. With the new management couple on board, the culinary offering is coming to the fore with new menus and exceptional private chefs available. The Lodge was designed by Jacques Erasmus, owner and dreamer behind Hemelhuijs, an eatery in the heart of Cape Town celebrated for its eclectic style, elegant simplicity and culinary
creativity. Artist, chef, visionary, interior designer, Jacques Erasmus wears a variety of stylish hats and is renowned in South Africa for his impeccable taste. He believes in telling a story through the senses, captivating guests and taking them on a journey through the experiences he creates. The Lodge, previously used as an office space, has been completely renovated and reimagined through his eyes, to incorporate the warmth of raw materials, the modernity of glass and steel as well as the comfort of plush furnishings. Available on both a per room and exclusive-use basis, the Lodge is ideal for couples or larger groups and families visiting the Cape Winelands. The Lodge offers 5 double en-suite bedrooms, flowing interiors, a shared dining area, courtyards, pool and terrace with expansive vineyards to explore, a tennis court, putt and chip lawn and heli-pad. Focusing on tailored experiences through astute concierge services and personal attention to guests’ needs, La Clé des Montagnes and the new La Clé Country Lodge are destined to become an icon for exceptional stays in the Franschhoek wine valley. FOR MORE INFO: Reservations: Tiana Albertyn | reservations@lacle.co.za | 021 876 4646 FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/LaCleDesMontagnes INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/lacle_franschhoek Website: www.lacle.co.za
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Get Your Shine On Say cheers to the new face of Cocktails, Sippin’ Drinks, and Shooters. The all-new Southern Moonshine range of unaged American-style moonshines, handmade in small batches, is now on African shores, under the watchful eye of Silver Creek Craft Distillery
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ilver Creek Craft Distillery coolly walked away with fivemedals at the 2017 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards: a Double Gold for its Clear Shine; a Gold medal each for the Apple Pie, Salted Caramel and Bon Fire; and Silver for the Chocolate. Mark Taverner is the founder and chief distiller of Silver Creek Craft Distillery. During a Harley-Davidson motorcycle tour to the USA in 2014 he noted the rise of craft distilleries and the legal production of moonshine. After two and a half years of study and research - including a stint at Moonshine University in Louisville, Kentucky - Mark decided to set up his own craft distillery in Gauteng. And so Silver Creek and its Southern Moonshine were born. Taverner talked history: “Distilled in the traditional way, moonshine got its name during America’s Prohibition era when fiercely independent distillers could only ply their art under the cover of darkness, by the light of the moon. It made for a rough and dangerous spirit with a reputation to match; it was the time of Al Capone and speakeasies. “These days however, moonshine is not illegal if it is produced by a licensed distillery that adheres to government stipulations. Today's moonshine maintains the devil-may-care allure of its shadowy past, but is entirely safe to drink, and yes, even delicious,” Taverner says, “The flavoured whiskey category grew by 40% in the US in 2016. It remains one of the fastest growing segments in the market and, as they say, when America sneezes, the rest of the world catches the cold. As with craft beer and gin, we believe moonshine could be the next big thang in South Africa!”
The Southern Moonshine Range What constitutes the range? Clear Shine is the flagship, a smooth and genuine, pure spirit that is 50% alcohol by volume (ABV) - in American terms, 100% proof. It is a complex, mercurial spirit, alluring with a grain character without the influence of oak barrel maturation and is as authentically American as it gets. Charred Shine (also 50% ABV) joins its stable mate. Similar in flavour to a good bourbon, it is made from Clear Shine and flavoured with an oak barrel essence. Southern Moonshine Flavoured ‘Shines (24% ABV) – no fewer than five of them! - flavoured with genuine American flavours made exclusively for the distillery in the American state of Kentucky: Apple Pie Moonshine, which tastes just like momma’s puddin’-in-a-bottle; Bon Fire Moonshine, with a zip of hot cinnamon; Salted Caramel Moonshine - heavenly more-ish as they come; Chocolate Moonshine – a combo of dark chocolate and black coffee in a shot. Margarita Moonshine – best splashed over crushed ice - the ultimate party in a bottle!
Southern Moonshine – its home, its history Tucked away in an old mine building in Gauteng’s Randfontein, the state-of-the-art Silver Creek Craft Distillery does everything by hand – from mashing and fermentation to distillation and bottling. This process allows for extra special care, which is why every bottle is signed by the distiller.
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Taverner explained: “We model our moonshine after the traditional Bourbon whiskey mash bill or recipe that comprises of 51% yellow and white corn, to which we add crushed wheat and malted barley. All our grain is locally sourced. “The process we use to make our moonshine produces a far smoother spirit than its Appalachian Mountain predecessors, where the spirit was born. Silver Creek Moonshine is triple distilled.” Their crop of Flavoured ‘Shines is made to the same exacting standards. “Once we have made the original moonshine in the distillery, we add demineralised water, sugars and specially made flavours imported directly from the American state of Kentucky, which is generally regarded as the spiritual home of the moonshine tradition.”
How to #GetYourShineOn Silver Creek Southern Moonshine is available in a bespoke moonshine jug with a nifty finger hole that emulates the easygoing spirit of the American South. Appealing to young and old, it is a versatile spirit that is far more than just a party-in-a-bottle. Enjoy the Clear Shine and Charred Shine on the rocks or as the anchor spirit of a rockin’ long drink. The Flavoured ‘Shines will spruce up any cocktail or drink them straight up as a shooter or over crushed ice with your favourite mix. Southern Moonshine is available at selected bars, restaurants and retailers around South Africa. The Clear and Charred Shines retail at around R370 per 750ml bottle and the flavoured moonshines for R260.
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: www.silvercreekdistillery.com Facebook at SilverCreekSouthernMoonshine Instagram @silvercreeksouthernmoonshine. Join the conversation by using #getyourshineon.
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BE HAIR – a new beginning If you’re looking to reinvent yourself, consider spending time with Conrad Prollius at Be Hair in Klein Windhoek. This brand c-new contemporary unisex salon combines creativity with glamour, in a safe, relaxed and very happy space Edited by Anne Schauffer Photographs supplied
onrad Prollius has been in the industry for a memorable 20 years, and says, “I’m blessed that my passion is my career.” Looking at his new salon Be Hair, it’s clear that passion is the driver…from the décor and service, to the hair styling. Prollius was born in Upington in South Africa, then, as a young boy, moved to Namibia with his parents. He later returned to South Africa, where he studied hairdressing at the Cape College, and worked in numerous high end salons, with big names, lauded publications like Oprah and Cosmopolitan, and the film industry as a hair and make-up stylist. He returned to Namibia in 2008, and together with two business partners, opened his first successful upmarket salon - I Am Hair&Beauty - in the Grove Mall. It was a great success, no small thanks to the unique look and feel. At the beginning of this year, Prollius and his business partner, Cristina Iglesias, were presented with an irresistible opportunity, which they seized: “We built a new brand concept, salon, and academy, called BeHair&Academy, in the Am Weinberg Estate.” Prollius considers it important to grow in life: “I’ve never feared change or a new challenge. We really need to believe in ourselves, and share our knowledge. A great opportunity and acknowledgment of your skills doesn’t come around in this industry very often, so we seized the day.” Prollius loves Coco Chanel’s quote: “Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” He laughs, “This is something I’ve lived by for years, being a little bit of a black swan to what is normal to the world…” Designing and decorating the salon has been a great experience for Prollius: “I designed the layout, interior and marketing campaign of Be Hair. There’s an intent behind every décor element, with the idea to create perfect harmony.” He
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added, “It’s so important that your workplace is as beautiful as your home and is a reflection of you, because you spend more time in our industry at work than at home.” He describes the Be Hair look as ‘industrial opulence”, and the space is populated with a blend of old and new, with elements like cement, wood, touches of rose copper, Hollywood lights, chandeliers, black, white, a certain simplicity, but always functional. “Not a single item in the salon is accidental – take the rose copper, it brings luck, healing and balance; the cement represents something which can be depended on; wood – trees are living beings with energy…” The colours which Prollius chose – black, white, grey – are all symbolic too: “Black represents strength, seriousness, power, elegance, and it’s a combination of all colours as well as being symbolic of the unknown; white’s a positive colour, purity, light, goodness, humility; and grey, is neutral and balanced. Prollius always said that when he retired, he’d like to renovate the interiors of salons, guide future business concepts to success, or even create a salon extreme makeover show: “I envisaged helping struggling and small, forgotten salons, put them back on the map, sharing my skills and experience, and training them to a successful future. That’s why the Academy is a start to building this dream, sharing my skills with a new generation – I’m a firm believer in ‘the more you give, the more you receive’. It’s a three-year course under Fame systems and City & Guilds, and provides you with an international qualification and hands-on one-on-one training with myself. That’s why I only take on one new student a year.” Apart from the extensive range of services at Be Hair, Prollius offers hair and makeup for weddings, either travelling there, or offering catering and champagne in the salon. At BeHair, you’re getting more than Prollius’ years of experience which he’s shared with his well-trained staff. You’ll be accessing the latest trends, best haircare brands, and you’ll love the experience of being in this delightfully opulent environment… not to mention, the supreme convenience of BeHair being open 7 days a week including public holidays! FOR MORE INFO: +264 81 160 0003 Facebook: Be Hair & Academy 13 Jan Jonker, Klein Windhoek, Am Weinberg Estate
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The rainmaker Hospitality & Tourism Marketing Academy The rainmaker Tourism and Hospitality Marketing Academy keeps you up to date with the most recent developments in Digital Presence Exposure, Optimization, Reputation and Distribution Management. Every month we publish a dedicated marketing tip or highlight certain travel and consumer trends for the Tourism and Hospitality Industry. rainmaker is the brainchild of some of the most experienced hospitality, tourism and digital marketing veterans in the industry. We bring 50 years of experience in the hotel, tourism, sales and marketing fields, as well as more than 35 years of experience in IT and 15 years’ digital marketing experience to your project. This is enhanced by over 7 years of in-depth research and involvement in the Southern African hospitality and tourism industry, giving us peerless insight into the various source markets, market segments, value chains and market dynamics.
TIP #15 | Namibia is Still Slow to Board the Sole Train
“Thomas Müller CEO @ rainmaker digital "Google Agency and Digital Marketing Agency for the Hospitality and Tourism Industry has 35+ years of experience in IT and 15+ years of experience in digital marketing in the hospitality and tourism industry, as well as 8 years of experience in the Southern African tourism industry, Thomas has an in-depth understanding of the relevant source markets, value chains and the market dynamics in Southern Africa. Thomas used to work in Digital Marketing and in on site Resort management at the 5-star TUI and Thomas Cook properties. As General Manager Marketing & IT he was part of the turnaround team of O&L Leisure Hotels & Lodges in Namibia. From the marketing perspective, he was part of the design, development and opening team of O&L’s Strand Hotel Swakopmund.”
Solo travellers certainly show interest in coming to Namibia, but at this point in time, the Namibian Hospitality and Tourism industry doesn't actually cater for them in an attractive way. In fact, they are getting penalised for being solo travellers and solo travellers with children are often penalised twice by the industry. The first penalty a solo traveller pays is usually in the form of a single supplement. This charge is paid by a solo traveller to compensate the lodge or guest house for losses incurred because only one person is using the room. Most Namibian packages are put together under the assumption that at least two people will make use of the offering simultaneously. On average the double occupancy ratio in Namibia is 1.8. Rates are usually calculated as per person, per night sharing. The second penalty applies to solo travellers with kids. Keeping the per person, per night sharing pricing model in mind, many Namibian accommodation providers require solo travellers to pay a single supplement for themselves in addition to a nonattractive children’s rate, which often only applies to 0-3-year-olds at free of charge and 4-6-year-olds at 50% off the per person per night sharing rate, which makes it rather unattractive. Now consider the main source market for Namibian tourism, which is predominantly the German speaking countries like Germany, Austria and Switzerland followed by Benelux, the United Kingdom, etc. According to the European Statistics Agency, 54% of these households are single households and 26% are single households with children. This is a huge market that we as the Namibian tourism industry don't correctly address yet, even though there is a huge opportunity to attract a complete new clientele. It is important to note however, this (often young) clientele is not making use of the traditional retail travel agencies, but rather look for a digital experience. In 2012, Google
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published the five stages of travel. It describes the traveller’s mental model, starting with dreaming, followed by planning, booking and then experiencing and sharing (creating content for others to start dreaming). If they can't find what they need in the digital space, you and we as a destination, already lost their business. I have personally been addressing the solo travellers’ penalties in the Namibian tourism industry since 2010. As the General Marketing & IT Manager at OL & Leisure (Mokuti Etosha Lodge, Midgard Country Estate, Strand Hotel Swakopmund, Chobe Water Villas) I helped establish a very successful ‘single with children’ policy. To solve the single supplement problem, we waived the single supplement for solo travellers with a child. We further changed the children policy to allow 0-5-year-olds sharing to stay free of charge and 6-15-year-olds sharing to pay only 50% of the rack rate. Internationally, the rise in solo travellers has caused tour operators and resorts to work to meet the growth. While some hotels and cruise lines have introduced industry-first “studio staterooms”, certain tour operators offer “reduced or waived single supplements, single staterooms or shared accommodations that team up likeminded travelers,” said Terry Dale, CEO of the United States Tour
Operators Association. After all, keep in mind that the internationally acclaimed Contiki Tours started as an initiative for solo travellers. Addressing this market, much like any other market, starts with research. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that solo means single. Based on research done in the USA, as much as 40% of solo travellers embarked on a specific tour because their partner doesn’t share their interest, or scheduling conflicts prevented their partner from accompanying them. 25% of these travellers did so to pursue something like wildlife photography or archaeology. These days, travellers find it quite exciting to travel on their own. With a group, such as a tour group—they have the extra advantage of travelling on their own, but never being alone. Combine knowledge and understanding of the market and more importantly your customers and what they need, with a solution to solo travellers’ single supplement problems and you already have a winning formula for pleasing them. Your only challenge after that is targeting them and you already have a competitive advantage if you have a strong online presence and superior marketing strategy. This can especially be helpful in the low season.
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SciTech
ANTI-Mosquito Pot
WickedBone: Smart and Interactive Dog Toy
Designed by Liu Mingde, Ming Yuan And Fan Biwei, ANTI-Mosquito pot adopts human physical ability to attract mosquitoes, then kill them. Mosquitoes spot a host through their vision, they are also capable of detecting body heat; they are attracted by the odor of carbon dioxide gas that we, humans, exhale. This pot emits CO2 through its four carbon dioxide simulators at the top to mimic human carbon dioxide to attract mosquitos. At the same time, there’s a wavelength 360-400nm light produced by a UV lamp, which also attracts mosquitoes. Once mosquitoes come near the pot, there’s a built-in suction fan that would such and kill them.
Lonely dogs? Wickedbone is designed to make sure that your dogs don’t have to be home alone, bored, or frustrated for hours while their busy families are at work. It’s a smart and interactive-app controlled dog toy, taking the shape of a bone; this toy promises to keep your precious companion busy and have fun while exercising. It’s a nice toy that make you and your dog happy through a technological solution. When the interactive mode is activated, this bone toy will have responsive play with your dog; it runs to chase your dog, when your dog chases it; it turns around and runs away. There are times when your dog ignores it, this robot would tease them to get back in the game. When your dog finally catches it, it’ll react in different and engaging modes. The companion app allows you to control Wickedbone through a virtual joystick; you can choose between 9 motions and different modes to play at different places. Dog bites; that’s why this device is designed with safe and strong materials, yet soft enough so that your dog has a comfortable experience when playing.
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Big Bang Referee World Cup Smart Watch
Cube Portable Charcoal Grill
As a branded licensee, Hublot has designed and developed a special watch for this year's World Cup, Big Bang Referee 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. This smart watch would connect all football fans and Hublot fans for one of the spectacular events down to every decisive second of the matches. The footballing world will be marching to the beat of the watchmaker and even the pulse of the matches will reach at its peak on your wrist. Boasting a 35.3mm diameter watch face housed in a 49mm case, Big Bang Referee 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia watch from Hublot is easy to customize. It has all attributes connected to the iconic Big Bang, also FIFA asked Hublot specifically to create a watch to accompany them on the pitches during the matches. The bezel is decorated with six H-shaped screws; the emblematic architecture represents the lightness of titanium. The motor of the watch is driven by technology connected to digital intelligence, it’s a connected watch powered by INTEL Wear OS by Google technology developed by LVMH. Limited to only 2018 pieces, Big Bang Referee 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia watch comes with an app specially developed for this competition. There’s a series of “fan” dials in the colours of participating nations. It has several notifications to announce matches 15 minutes before their kick-off, including yellow and red cards, player changes, and goals. One cool thing is, this watch vibrates and displays the word GOAL every time a goal is scored, instantly. During the match, the dial can display the match statistics such as number of cards, score, names of goal scorers, match time, and player substitutions.
In collaboration with Heston Blumental, British chef, Everdure presents you CUBE, a portable charcoal grill. Whether you are at the beach, park, or campsite, you can enjoy the rich flavor of grilled food thanks to this innovative charcoal grill. Don’t underestimate its compact size, this portable grill can perfectly cook meat, seafood, and vegetables. Made of a porcelain enamel firebox, CUBE is designed with a removable cooking tray for easy cleaning. The staycool chrome handles make it easy to move around even when there’s something cooking on it. CUBE Charcoal Grill from Everdure offers a convenient way to grill outdoors. It also features integrated food-grade storage tray and bamboo prep board, it has everything you need to cook outdoors and on-the-go. When you are done, there are two safety latches that will keep this grill tightly sealed for transport.
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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 29 June till 27 October 2018 ( ALL times local) NOTE: check-in time should be two hours before departure.
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
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
05:50
SW 700
Cape Town
Windhoek
Daily
05:55
08:05
SW 708
Cape Town
Windhoek
Daily
18:35
20:45
SW 716
Cape Town
Walvis Bay
Daily
10:25
12:35
SW 716
Cape Town
Windhoek (via Walvis Bay)
Daily
10:25
13:50
SW 742
Durban
Windhoek (via Gaborone)
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
12:35
15:55
SW 742
Durban
Gaborone
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
12:35
13:55
SW 741
Gaborone
Durban
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
10:40
11:55
SW 742
Gaborone
Windhoek
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
14:25
15:55
SW 412
Harare
Windhoek
Tue, Fri, Sun
11:20
13:35
SW 722
Johannesburg
Windhoek
Daily
06:40
08:45
SW 726
Johannesburg
Windhoek
Mon, Wed, Sat
11:15
13:20
SW 726
Johannesburg
Windhoek
Tue, Thu
11:20
13:25
SW 726
Johannesburg
Windhoek
Fri
11:40
13:45
SW 726
Johannesburg
Windhoek
Sun
10:15
12:20
SW 728
Johannesburg
Windhoek
Daily
17:55
20:00
SW 304
Luanda
Windhoek
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
11:55
15:25
SW 376
Lusaka
Windhoek
Mon, Wed, Sat
11:25
13:45
SW 406
Victoria Falls
Windhoek
Mon, Wed, 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
05:50
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
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
09:30
11:10
SW 375
Windhoek
Lusaka
Mon, Wed, Sat
08:40
10:55
SW 411 SW 405
Windhoek Windhoek
Harare Victoria Falls
Tue, Fri, Sun Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
08:45 14:15
10:50 15:50
SW 709
Windhoek
Cape Town
Daily
16:30
18:30
SW 703
Windhoek
Cape Town
Daily
07:45
09:45
SW 741
Windhoek
Gaborone
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
08:40
10:10
SW 741
Windhoek
Durban (via Gaborone)
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
08:40
11:55
SW 723
Windhoek
Johannesburg
Mon
07:10
08:55
SW 723
Windhoek
Johannesburg
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 07:45
09:30
SW 727
Windhoek
Johannesburg
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
14:10
15:55
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 715
Windhoek
Cape Town (via Walvis Bay)
Daily
14:30
17:55
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From
To
Days
Departure Arrival
SW 101
Eros
Ondangwa
Daily
07:00
SW 103
Eros
Ondangwa
Tue, Thu, Sat
10:35
11:35
SW 105
Eros
Ondangwa
Mon,
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
Windhoek ( via Oranjemund)
Tue, Thu
12:45
15:05
SW 143
Luderitz
Oranjemund
Tue, Tru
12:45
13:20
SW 146
Luderitz
Windhoek
Sat
14:05
15:05
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
Tue, Thu
13:50
15:05
SW 145
Oranjemund
Luderitz
Sat
13:10
13:45
SW 145
Oranjemund
Windhoek (via Luderitz)
Sat
13:10
15:05
SW 102
Ondangwa
Eros
Daily
08:30
09:30
SW 106
Ondangwa
Eros
Mon,
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 104
Ondangwa
Eros
Tue, Thu, Sat
15:35
16:35
SW 153
Ondangwa
Walvis Bay
Tue, Thu, Sat
12:05
13:20
SW 154
Walvis Bay
Ondangwa
Tue, Thu, Sat
13:55
15:05
SW 716
Walvis Bay
Windhoek
Daily
13:10
13:50
SW 143
Windhoek
Luderitz
Tue, Thu
11:25
12:25
SW 143
Windhoek
Oranjemund (via Luderitz)
Tue, Thu
11:25
13:20
SW 145
Windhoek
Oranjemund
Sat
11:25
12:40
SW 145
Windhoek
Luderitz (via Oranjemund)
Sat
11:25
13:45
SW 715
Windhoek
Walvis Bay
Daily
14:30
15:10
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TLB KAZA TOUR ENDS ON A HIGH NOTE After travelling more than 4000 km, the Tshwane Legend Bikers Club (TLB) Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) tour officially concluded in Gaborone, Botswana. After having visited Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe in under ten days under the auspices of Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the TLB club managed to fulfil its goal of visiting all partner states within the KAZA. What started off as an idea between Mr Ernest Mokganedi, TLB EXCO member along with Mrs Zelna Hengari, NWR managing director saw over 50 bikers travelling across the KAZA to expose themselves to the most significant conservation area in the world. The KAZA TFCA is home to
the largest delta in the world and one of the seven natural wonders of the world (Victoria Falls). During the welcoming ceremony Honourable Samuel K. Mbambo, Kavango East Governor welcomed the bikers to the Kavango East region in addition to encouraging them also to visit other Southern African countries as they had so much to offer. He added that the next time they came to Namibia, they should bring along their families. Honourable Pohamba Shifeta, Minister of Environment and Tourism, was quite pleased that the TLB club had entrusted NWR with organising this tour. He highlighted how the tour was vital in bringing unity amongst members of the biking community within the SADC region as well as promoting cross-border tourism through biking. “I would like to emphasise that, Namibia and South Africa share an excellent relationship, and I am glad to see this good relationship translating into tangible activities like the current TLB tour”.
NWR GROWS ITS NAMLEISURE CARDS AND BENEFITS Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has grown its NamLeisure offering by introducing an exciting product for students. The NamLeisure student card is life made easier and affordable for students who want to explore the country.
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Namibian Bikers getting ready to welcome the Tshwane Legend Bikers Club members.
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NWR which is mandated to run the tourism facilities within protected areas of Namibia by the Government identified that travelling is also the best education any student can get. “That is why we decided to create a card that provides students with an opportunity to learn more about our country’s history and heritage at an affordable price while also creating memorable memories”, says Mr Mufaro N. Nesongano, NWR Corporate Communications and Online Media Manager. Ms Josephina Hainghumbi, a Sales Consultant for the NamLeisure Department at
Honourable Pohamba Shifeta, Minister of Environment and Tourism going on a ride with Freego from Tshwane Legend Bikers Club
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Queen V at Popa Falls
NWR, added that “over the years we have been receiving requests from students seeking a card that is affordable and specifically aimed at them. After holding some consultative engagements, we saw the opportunity to create a NamLeisure student card. Our wish is that students take advantage of this card to travel throughout Namibia at a discounted rate”. The NamLeisure family already consists of a NamLeisure Solo for a single person and costs N$ 250.00, NamLeisure Plus for two people and costs N$ 400.00 and a NamLeisure Family aimed at families composed of two adults and two children aged 13-17 costs N$ 700.00 while the NamLeisure student card will cost N$ 150.00. All of these cards will be renewable on a yearly basis at the cost price. As NWR continues to encourage domestic tourism, all NamLeisure cardholders will now enjoy a 25% discount on activities and meals excluding drinks, that is on top of the standard 50% discount on accommodation that is already on offer.
Baraquena community standing infant of the donated items along with Mrs Zelna Hengari, NWR Managing Director and some Tshwane Legend Bikers Club members.
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