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Albert Froneman is Afrimage Photography. He runs specialised bird viewing/photography safaris and workshops in a wonderful corner of Namibia.
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The Tamasa Wine Route takes us once again to Muldersvlei, this time to the family home of the Myburghs - De Meye Wines, the farm and winery is named after the De Meye river in Holland, which was the birthplace of the first Myburgh, who came to farm in South Africa in 1665. 50 Motoring
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66 What ‘Winning at Life’ really means This idea of success – what’s the recipe? Is there one? 82 Feel closer: Kalahari magic
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98 Sci Tech Gadgets, gizmos, concepts and utter innovation. 102 High Humour Time for a smile while you are high above the clouds. 108 Air Namibia’s Flight Schedule Disclaimer All material is strictly copyrighted. All rights are reserved. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without prior written permission from the publisher. Opinions expressed in Flamingo are not necessarily those of Air Namibia.
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Dear Friends of Air Namibia, Again it is with renewed pleasure, that we prepare a brief overview of what has been happening at the national carrier over the past month. We understand that with half the year now passed and being in the throes of winter, there is at a rudimentary level a need to reflect, indeed to take stock of our journey thus far. We are excited to share some key developments with you. We have come to realize that principally we need to revamp and further hone our communication methods and skills. To this end, we believe that every comment received (both negative and positive) regarding your travel experience on board one of our aircraft, is an opportunity for us to deliver on our promise - that on each and every flight your safety, comfort and well-being is of primary importance to us. We will thus be engaging passengers on each stage of the passenger journey and look forward to putting in place more effect measures of getting feedback from you, our valued passengers, as we make improvements where necessary. We will also be forging ahead with a more robust Social Media presence, to get a sense of the expectations of a wide spectrum of the passengers traveling with Air Namibia.
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Adv. Mandi E.P. Samson Acting Managing Director
Having spoken about what is work still in progress, now a brief note on that which has been finalized. There has been a lot of work being done behind the scenes, as we
We are excited to share some key developments with you
work towards the roll out of some key projects before the end of the first quarter of the financial year. The list is quite exciting and includes projects critical to our business such as aligning the staffing requirements with the network we currently operate this will ensure that the recent disappointment some of our passengers had to face of cancelled flights due to crew shortage will not be repeated. Further also, with improvements in the systems we use with the acquiring of cutting edge technology, we are sure that this will mean greater efficiency when we are entrusted with making your travel bookings. Finally, we have also just completed a network study which is determining the routes to be flown by Air Namibia. There is still however much more work to be done and we will share additional information with you at the material time.
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The ‘route/resort’ focus for the month of June is putting the spotlight on Air Namibia’s route to Walvis Bay, which means that during this month there will be special fares to and from Walvis Bay. The coastal part of Namibia has been known to leave visitors in awe of the majestic sight of the oldest desert in the world, meeting up with the ocean. Awe-inspiring, beautiful, an amazing sight - indeed I will say no more. The resort which is promoted this month is Terrace Bay (from the stable of Namibia Wildlife Resorts). Terrace Bay is an angler’s paradise offering an exceptional coastal experience inside the famous Skeleton Coast Park in Northwest Namibia. Located on the coast, the camp set in an undisturbed and peaceful spot, surrounded by the majestic dunes of the northern Namib Desert. You can easily venture into the nearby Uniab River Delta, for a glimpse into Terrace Bay’s wildlife diaspora. You can hike, bird watch, spot game or witness breath-taking sunsets from atop the dunes. Finally, a note on our safety culture we reiterate our commitment to the highest safety standards and are continually engaged in training to ensure that our employees can meet the highest performance standards of their peers. The next few months will be a busy time as the entire organization engages in training on Safety Management Systems (SMS), which is now an industry norm and mandatory for all airlines.
“Again, thank you for choosing Air Namibia and we look forward to welcoming you onboard again! “ |5
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Standard Bank ready to support the mining sector Standard Bank has a rich pedigree in the mining industry. As a Bank well-versed in serving the mining sector in Africa, Standard Bank has been framing its products to ensure that the country has more bankable projects that can take the country to new economic heights. The Bank has been ready to finance large-scale mining projects, understanding that the projects require big chunks of financing. One recent key highlight has been the co-financing of Debmarine Namibia’s latest sampling and exploration vessel (approximately N$1.8 billion). “Like many large investment banks, we work with the government, corporates and financial clients in multiple sectors and geographies. Unlike most, we are first and foremost Namibian; we have a long, proud history that gives us a unique depth of expertise and breadth of footprint. We are set apart by our scale, by the strength of our regional and international connections, and by our ability to innovate. Our track record shows our success in building businesses across Namibia, especially in natural resources, mining, power and infrastructure sectors, ” thus Standard Bank’s Head of Client Coverage in Corporate and Investment Banking Division, Adri Spangenberg.
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While this year may be a challenging one for the global mining industry, mining prospects remain Standard Bank’s strength and passion for Africa as a region. And so when clients speak with Standard Bank, they are actually having a conversation with an entire regional regional backbone. We are always ready to finance business ventures with an established business plan and viable outlook. Exploration projects, however, have a very unique business structure in that income streams tend to be highly speculative and dependent on what’s in the ground and the interested extraction counterparty. For this reason, most exploration projects are funded by owner equity or by sizeable minerals extraction firms. Mining is a risky business that is influenced by several factors, including uncertainties in commodity prices on the world markets. However in terms of the outlook, commodity prices are not anticipated to exhibit material improvement, impacting on sector valuations and the ability to raise financing. But Standard Bank Group research shows that African mining remains underexplored.
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Adri Spangenberg, Head: Client Coverage, Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking
In 2013, African exploration accounted for 17% of the worldwide exploration budget despite the fact that the continent holds more than 30% of the world’s mineral resources. So amid a more sober outlook, the prospects for mining in Africa remain essentially intact over the medium term. And although cautious, our appetite for mining projects is quite strong. What financing products is Standard Bank offering to medium and large scale exploration and mining firms? We offer solutions in Advisory, Capital Markets, Debt and Transactional Services. All these capabilities bring together complementary skills from corporate finance and balance sheet banking to geology and mining engineering. And with our global footprint, our transactional banking network is able to provide our clients with a more seamless solution for their day-to-day operations.
Debmarine Namibia’s latest sampling and exploration vessel (approximately N$1.8 billion) financed by Standard Bank Namibia
How do you convince a local miner to access project financing from your Bank, other than foreign financial institutions, understanding that it is always cheaper to borrow from Banks in foreign countries where interest rates are relatively lower? This question symbolises our strength as a regional bank. We are able to finance miners on both local and foreign exchange expenditure needs within our integrated Group structure. How will Standard Bank contribute to the growth of the mining sector in Namibia? Because of our history as a mining bank and our enduring expertise in this sector, we work to understand our clients‘ individual requirements. We coordinate and execute our clients’ financing and banking requirements across Africa and emerging global markets. Our highly regarded commodity and currency trading desks offer 24-hour trading capabilities to support price-risk management and hedging strategies. In addition, we carry out in-depth analyses of commodity trends and stay on top of the latest developments in the mining and metals industry. We continue to play a leading role in arranging facilities for many of the most significant mining projects in Africa and other key emerging markets. Our comprehensive suite of financing and advisory solutions for the mining and metals sector includes: • Project finance • Corporate finance advisory solutions
• Working capital facilities • Bridging finance • Acquisition finance • Inventory financing • Structured trade and commodity finance • Commodity price risk management solutions • Foreign exchange and interest rate hedging • Global transactional banking services In the meantime, we continue to participate in dialogues that promote sustainable business and growth in the mining sector. Standard Bank Namibia is confident that the mining sector promises positive growth opportunities for the country, despite a downturn in the global mining industry. Mining prospects, however, look bright for Namibia as the country is currently the world’s fourth largest producer of uranium and is expected to overtake Niger and Australia by 2017 through the commencement of the Husab mine production. As Standard Bank, our eminence talks to financing power and infrastructure, mining and metals, oil and gas, and other key sectors such as fast-moving consumable goods, real estate and telecommunication. As the world looks to emerging markets to power growth, Namibia is taking its rightful place at the heart of this.
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Wings over Namibia Albert Froneman is Afrimage Photography. He runs specialised bird viewing/photography safaris and workshops in a wonderful corner of Namibia, and if you weren’t extremely familiar with either skill beforehand, you certainly will be thereafter. The bonus? You’ll have fun, meet like-minded people…and you’re very likely to fall in love with Namibia
A
lfred’s passion for nature and
that would
specifically birds began as a
lead
to
“The photography business and an
teaching
people
about
bird
young schoolboy in Johannesburg. At
interest in photography: “ I wanted to
photography came about as a result of
the time, his parents regularly visited
bring back memories of all the bird
the digital age, where you can instantly
game reserves, and it was during these
species I observed in the field. While
review your results - it’s fun and pretty
trips that his interest in birds was
still at school, I did a biology project
easy to teach people the tricks of the
ignited: “I became a very enthusiastic
documenting the life history on film
trade while out in the field…whether
birdwatcher and, later studied zoology
of a pair of Verreaux’s Eagles, and
behind the camera or behind the
and eventually, a master’s degree M.Sc.
since then (26 years ago!), I’ve been
computer processing their images.
in conservation biology, specialising
passionate about bird photography.
“At the moment I manage the
in ornithology, from the University of
At first, I used 35mm slide film, and
photographic side of the business
Cape Town.”
nowadays, of course shoot with top
on my own. My colleague Chris
end digital single lens reflex cameras
van Rooyen and myself co-own the
and super telephoto lenses.
business and work closely, doing
Being a keen birdwatcher - with a decidedly artistic eye – it was inevitable
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birds in the area, or on land in the vicinity of the bee-eater colony.” Alfred says that witnessing several thousand Carmine bee-eaters at their nesting burrows on the sandy bank of the river is a truly remarkable sight: “Photographic opportunities abound, whether it’s for the serious enthusiast who wants to capture the bee-eaters in flight, to the beginner satisfied with static images of them just perched. We provide hands-on guidance to the photographers on how best to set up their cameras and lenses for the best results. During the mid-day, when light conditions are too harsh, we spend time behind the computers to review the results and demonstrate the best ways to process the images.” But Kalizo is not only about Carmine Bee-eaters
–
it’s
a
birdwatcher’s
paradise and many other species occur avifaunal specialist studies as part of
on an annual basis during September
in the area: “The rare African Skimmers
environmental impact assessments. So
or October. The colony is found on
are regularly seen on sandbanks in
whether I am doing photography or
the banks of the Zambezi River, south
the river, and the iconic African Fish
other work, it always involves birds!”
of Katima Mulilo, just upstream from
Eagles are dotted along the edges of
Alfred and his wife Marietjie lead the
Kalizo Lodge, which serves as our base
the river, always on the lookout just
photographic tours, and they have a
during our four days there. They cater
below the surface of the water for an
range of different destinations: “As part
for our every need in a very professional
unsuspecting fish they can snatch up.
of our bird photography workshops
manner, and most of the photographic
and safaris in Namibia, we visit the
time is either spent on boats allowing a
Zambezi River are sought after by
largest colony of Carmine Bee-eaters
very close approach to the many water
bird watchers, as they only occur
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“Many
birds
found
along
the
in that region – they’re often at the
“In addition,” says Alfred, “Kalizo
websites or join a trip to be in line
southern limit of their distribution
lodge
for some great prizes!”
ranges. The rare Shelley’s Sunbird is
Bee-eater photographic competition
“There’s little doubt, photographing
a classic example and they are often
for general guests, as well as a
birds is great fun, and it can quickly
seen in the lodge gardens around
separate
specifically
become very addictive, he says. “When
Kalizo. Western Banded Snake Eagles
for photographers participating in
you’re getting to grips with your
are another in the area and we often
our
photography
camera and birding, you don’t need to
see them perched in the tall trees in
workshops. There are some great
travel to exotic destinations – you can
the woodland adjacent to the river.”
prizes of free accommodation to
practise and refine your technique in
be won, so keep an eye on the
your own back yard. Birds occur almost
But Alfred says, “From a photographic
runs
an
annual
competition
dedicated
bird
Carmine
point of view, the sought after species are often the more common ones such as the African Fish Eagles and the Carmine Bee-eaters, but the challenge is to capture some unique and interesting images of these birds engaged in some sort of activity, behaviour or action.” Afrimage’s
birding/photography
trips to Kalizo are always very popular, not least of all because the event is by no means restricted to the fundis – it’s aimed at bird and wildlife photography beginners and enthusiasts who want to improve and refine their photographic skills:
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everywhere and as a result, opportunities
A safari such as one with Afrimage
to photograph birds are plentiful. Early
is not simply about photography and
mornings and late afternoons are best
birds. It’s about the companionship,
when the angle of the light is nice and
the laughter and the wonderful group
low. Understandably one achieves the
energy which exists when you’re all in
best results when using a strong telephoto
it together. Well, for some, that’s truer
lens that allows one to single out just the
than for others. Alfred laughed, “Many
birds. Photographing birds in flight, action
fun and interesting things happen on
or some kind of behaviour or action is
the trips, and there’s usually a fair
the ultimate challenge, requiring skill,
amount of competitiveness between
practise and patience. When using the
participants to see who can capturethe
long telephoto-lenses a fast shutter speed
best or most unusual photo. This
able to freeze the movement of the birds
became quite interesting a few years
is a must and added to that the camera
ago when two photographers had
needs to have a fast and accurate auto-
exactly the same equipment, and kept
focus system able to keep up with the
unknowingly grabbing each other’s
movement of the birds. My favourite bird
cameras…which led to quite a bit of
photography lens is a 500mm f/4 attached
confusion and amusing arguments
to a professional or semi-professional
about who actually took the really
digital single lens reflex camera.”
great images!”
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Contact There are only a few openings remaining on the September 30 to October 4 Namibian trip, so if you’re keen, hurry hurry. www.wildlifephotography.co.za Here’s where you’ll stay www.kalizolodge.com
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Women off the leash There’s a young-minded team of innovative and creative women who’ve taken on the Namibian design and interior world...and turned it on its head. Meet the founders, Melanie and Lilian – and recently, Anke - the powerhouse behind Women Unleashed Edited by Anne Schauffer Photographs supplied
W
omen Unleashed. Liberating,
forward, and making sure Namibians
to make a living as an artist, and did
wild and wonderful name
get all the pie.
a year’s full time course in Décor and
for an interior and design team, one
Melanie van der Merwe is the
Design. I lived and worked in Durban
which conjures up strong images of
founder of Women Unleashed. Born
as an interior designer/decorator for
women defiantly throwing out the
in
in
10 years, but I never felt I was home.“
rule book and writing their own;
Swakopmund, she was exposed to
Melanie returned to Namibia to
being
to
a cosmopolitan mix of people. After
begin the millennium in the beloved
limits, and
school, she spent a year doing various
country of her birth: “I started working
putting their energy into authentic
art courses on an exchange program
in Windhoek as a designer/decorator,
Namibian work by Namibians.
in Oregon, America, then studied
but
It also conjures up really great fun
Fine Arts – majoring in Sculpture - in
followed him into his tourism career.
images, of women being creative,
Durban, South Africa. She shrugs, “I
We lived and worked in the most
doing things differently, paying it
soon realised it was almost impossible
stunning, isolated places in Namibia,
individualists,
acknowledge
imposed
refusing
Oranjemund,
growing
up
after
meeting
my
husband,
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did we lose our husband and father, but all financial stability.” Five dark years followed, both emotionally and financially. Training was no longer a career option - she couldn’t travel far - so she took on whatever work was available to keep the family’s heads above water: “I was a host for an events company, managed a coffee shop, and was a very good waitress after all those years in training and development!” But life has a way of opening doors, and one day, while serving coffee, Melanie bumped into an old high school teacher: “He was opening a restaurant, and would I be willing to assist with staff training?” Absolutely, but when Melanie visited the site, she realized this venture needed more than just training: “His ideas for the interior were limited, and I know that a successful eatery may be dependent on great food, service and atmosphere… but it needs to His
look good. To my training program
career path eventually meant a move
proposal, I added a visual proposal
to Windhoek, and I was responsible
for interior décor and design.” Both
for training and development of Lodge
were accepted, and she herself was
Staff and the company’s HIV Program,
back in her original profession.
and were really part of nature.
so I was often out in the field.”
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Lilian
Mundia’s
story
is
very
Melanie’s husband died unexpectedly
different, but with strong similarities:
at the end of 2006, and the lives of
“I grew up in Bukalo Village in the
her and her two young children
former Caprivi Region - now Zambezi
did a 180-degree turn: “Not only
Region. From a young age I liked
collecting flowers from neighbours and the surrounding area - all types of bush flowers, which I’d plant around my mother’s house. Some would survive and others would die – I loved that.” Lilian studied a finance degree, but she says, “Being a part of Women Unleashed is also allowing me to explore my creative side. Meeting Melanie, I was surprised at how many similarities our lives had.” But that was later.
A meeting of minds Melanie was back on her feet: “From that first restaurant, things gathered momentum
and
I
was
battling
with the increasing administration. I met Lilian at a function, liked her immediately, and over
time,
discovered that my first impression was
correct.
She’s
a
wonderful
person, and our temperaments and personalities complement each other very well. With her financial degree,
them. WU ends up training people
as caregivers to their family while
she
valuable
from the area in which we are
earning a living.
insight, and we’d meet and thrash
working at the time, both to produce
The WU duo was strong and
out ideas. Even though we’re from
and to manufacture – it’s the only
growing: “Our business was evolving
different cultural backgrounds, we
way to make a real difference in
in the direction we wanted, and we
share a lot of parallels in our lives. We
the lives of fellow Namibians. For
realized towards the end of 2014, we
stared spending more time together,
example, when we do quilts or Seed
needed technical skills. We decided
shared our frustrations, and realized
Bead Chandeliers, the ladies do
to bring a third person on board,
we thought the same way – we began
the bead work at their homes - this
somebody who was technically and
formulating our own company, and
enables them to still fulfil their roles
computer competent.
provided
me
with
Women Unleashed CC was officially registered in 2013.” Melanie focussed on the Creative side, Lily on the Administrative/Financial. Melanie says Women Unleashed (WU) is founded on the following: “Local Design and Manufacture that Matters; we are fierce comrades for Local Namibian products; we design and manufacture in Namibia.
The
only way to create projects that are authentic and unique is to design our own products and manufacture
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And then there were three Enter Anke Klein.
as artists, administrators and keep
ended up having a very powerful
honing and improving our technical
message about the roles women
Anke was born in Maltehohe and,
and computer skills as a team. Life is
play in Namibia as mothers, wives,
after finishing school, studied Interior
about adapting and about growth.”
grandmothers, nurturers, providers. Life inspires us – inspiration is all
Design in Cape Town. After 12 years living and working as an Interior
What inspires you?
around you, one just needs to look
Designer, she returned home, and
“Namibia, people, the first rain on
and take notice.”
joined Women Unleashed on April 1
the dirt in Namibia, the way the
last year. “And – says Melanie, we have
sunset
not looked back”
us.
plays
on
leaves
inspires
For one project, a 95 year-
Our first project “Our
first WU
project
was
the
“Businesses evolve, as we need to
old lady running across a road in
interior design and décor of the old
grow constantly to meet the needs
Keetmanshoop inspired us – her
Kalkfontein Hotel. We spent a great
of each project. We evolve and grow
life story inspired us. The space
deal of time in the South trying to understand the place, the history and the people who call it home. Our aim was to create a space which reflects area, people, fauna, flora and the industries which keeps the place afloat.”
We empower Women Unleashed empowers through a variety of means, not just by creating work. WU employs six full-time staff, and the team grows to over 30 on any given project.
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Melanie gave some examples: “We worked in the South and did extensive research, so much so that we put in a proposal and raised finances to publish a book which tells the stories/ legends of the local Bondelswart and Rooinasie Nama people – it’s called
“Patchwork Life” Namibia’s
Bondelswarts and Rooinasie (Nama cultures illustrated through folklore) written by Ginger Mauney. We design products for specific projects. We design and purchase materials,
assist
in
product
development, then train Namibians to produce those products. This not only builds an individual’s confidence, but provides valuable skills. We’ve even assisted in start-up enterprises. One of our projects required extensive framing – we contracted a local person to assist, and when that project was completed, he had new skills and could start his own framing business. Namibian shopping malls import Xmas décor – not only does it not celebrate the essence of Christmas, but it’s “not Namibian”. Last year, we approached two malls with our Local and Lekker Christmas concept. The result was magic, with over 40 local Namibians employed for about five months. That is bringing work to Namibia.
What have we learned? This: You can teach skills but you cannot teach passion and attitude; at the end of the day, passion and attitude is the magic potion. Life owes nobody anything – each and everyone needs to take responsibility for themselves, and create their own opportunities. And this: Real job creation is not about moving work around, but about seeing new opportunities, pursuing them with passion and, very importantly, executing it extremely successfully.
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What makes your work different?
work
Melanie takes a deep breath and
our
laughs, “We are rather a special
and knowing how fortunate we
“Probably the one we’re going to be
bunch – our excellent, loyal and
are to live what we love. Our
doing towards the end of this year
passionate team makes us different.
design and manufacturing ethics
– totally due to logistics – the site is
Our energy makes us different.
are
very isolated and extreme.
“We are Interior Design Artists –
we
and
create soul.
spaces
with
heart
Every
project
is
is
different
passion
different:
for
because what
we
design
we
for
of do,
a
Tell me about your most challenging project?
We can’t
specific project, we really try to
wait! We really only grow when we are
make a difference in the lives of the
challenged and believe me…this will
people we work with and for. We
challenge us.”
We innovate and
Looking back, Melanie says the
100% Authentically
volume, scale and technical installation
‘you have to get under the music
Namibian. We under promise and
aspects of the Xmas decorations were a
- really deep into it - not just
over-deliver, we’re always on time,
huge challenge. And, then again, from
paddle on the surface’. We don’t
and within budget.
a time perspective, Anib Lodge (“we
just paddle on the surface. Our
service is everything.
an
Artwork.
something
Janis
along
Joplin the
lines
said of
do not repeat. we’re
always
And personal
had three months to work on a 51-bed lodge from concept to installation”). We did it, and we were so grateful for the clients’ belief in our ability to do so!
What has been your most favourite/quirky/crazy item you’ve made? “We designed and manufactured two Paper Mache Bowl Room Dividers 3.5m wide and 4.5m high – suspended from the ceiling. It’s recycled paper, with natural fibres and dyes, handstitched – I absolutely love it – it is a totally authentic Namibian product,
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manufactured for the Gondwana Collection at Anib Lodge.”
Women Unleashed is only as strong
What’s your ultimate job?
as our team. Each and every member
Doing the state house. Yes, really!
believes in ‘Paying it forward’.
That would really be an honour and a
What’s next
huge challenge to create a world-class
How do people find out about you?
showcase of Authentic, Amazing Space,
each new project by not repeating
The Namibian Bush drum works, but
to show Namibians and the world,
anything (that would be cheating and
we’re also actively always looking
what we can do as a Namibian design
too easy). When we are working on
for exciting work and opportunities.
and manufacturing team.
a project it consumes me – I sleep,
Nothing good happens to those that
think, dream and eat that project, it
sit and wait.
becomes part of my DNA – I drive
honesty,
my family and friends crazy. Luckily
and passion.
Lilian and Anke know exactly how
reputation is everything - in actual
to work with me when I am in this
fact, that is one’s biggest asset at the
zone,” says Melanie.
end of the day.
“We
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challenge
ourselves
with
Our clients value our
commitment,
innovation
Namibia is small and
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2016 Sony world The world’s biggest photography competition announces the winners of its Open and Youth categories, the youngest winner being a mere 12 years old
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photography awards
Godafoss This is the famous Godafoss in wintertime where I spent 10 days. Clear blue-green water and ice everywhere. In winter, particularly on snowy conditions, the bottom shoots of Godafoss are not easy, so the picture was taken from the top. It was my idea to take this image to the given conditions that evening. So we climbed 10 meters down on the snowy ground to get there and did it. It was cloudy, nearly no wind and so the spray of the waterfall was very low. When there is a lot of spray you cannot do a longtime exposure because the lens will get wet and the picture is not usable. So for this kind of picture the conditions were great. I chose an exposure time of 25s to get the smooth effect on the water. Copyright: ŠMarkus Van Hauten, Germany, Winner, Open Competition, Panoramic, 2016 Sony World Photography Awards
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he 2016 Sony World Photography Awards, the world’s biggest photography competition created by the World Photography Organisation, has announced the winners of its Open and Youth competitions. A recordbreaking 230,103 photographs from 186 countries were entered into the awards’ three competitions (Professional, Open and Youth) and the ten Open and three Youth winners were selected from a total of 103,005 entries. Photographers of all abilities can enter the ten Open categories - judged on a single image - and young photographers aged 12-19 may enter the three Youth categories. Scott Gray, CEO, World Photography Organisation and organiser of the awards comments: “Nurturing and supporting photographers is at the heart of the Sony World Photography Awards. Nowhere is this more clear than in the Open and Youth competitions which each focus on identifying and promoting amateur and enthusiast photographers.” Each winning image was chosen as the single best shot in its category and was judged by an expert panel chaired by Jael Marschner, former picture editor Time Out London / Sunday Times Travel. As Marschner said, “The quality of photography was outstanding…
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Judging such remarkable photographs against each other was a wonderful yet almost impossible task. Hopefully you will enjoy the winners’ work as much as I have.”
●● People - Alexandre Meneghini, Brazil ●● Smile - Alex Ingle, Scotland ●● Split Second - Chaiyot Chanyam, Thailand ●● Travel - Andrej Tarfila, Slovenia
Open competition An incredible 95,541 images were entered into the Open category, which asks photographers to enter a single image, capturing a unique and individual moment in time. Kei Nomiyama, from Japan, is the 2016 Open Photographer of the Year and recipient of $5,000 (USD). Nomiyama, based in Matsuyama, Ehime, was selected for his stunning image “Enchanted Bamboo Forest”, a captivating and moody shot of the Luciola parvula fireflies circling in the forest.
The category winners are: ●● Architecture - Filip Wolak, Poland ●● Arts & Culture - Swee Choo Oh, Malaysia ●● Enhanced - Pedro Díaz Molins, Spain ●● Low Light - Kei Nomiyama, Japan (overall winner) ●● Nature & Wildlife - Michaela Šmídová, Czech Republic ●● Panoramic - Markus van Hauten, Germany
Youth competition This year’s Youth Photographer of the Year is Sam Delaware from the United States of America. With three categories - Culture, Environment and Portraits - the competition provides a global platform on which photographers can grow and flourish into the next stages of their careers. ●● Culture - Sepehr Jamshidi Fard, Iran (age 17) ●● Environment - Anais Stupka, Italy (age 12) ●● Portraits - Sam Delaware, United States (age 18) All the winning images were part of the 2016 Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition at Somerset House, London, and will be published in the annual Sony World Photography Awards book. www.worldphoto.org
Wake Up Call It’s Easter, and after a large celebratory meal, a moment’s peace is an opportunity for a nap. The youngest member of the Nawrot family, having none of it, climbs onto the sofa and prepares to wake ‘Dziadzia Jacek’ (his grandfather). This brief moment before jumping on his grandfather’s legs is one of pure joy. Copyright: ©Alex Ingle, United Kingdom, Winner, Open Competition Smile, 2016 Sony World Photography Awards
The Lantern Store I took this image during my visit to Hoi An, February 2015, an ancient town located in Viet Nam’s central Quang Nam Province. While walking along a street in the early morning I was captivated by this wonderful lady starting her day, peacefully waiting for customers. She was perfectly framed by the store with beautiful morning light illuminating the lanterns, souvenirs and her wonderful character. The overall feel was of an old painting. Copyright: ©Swee Choo Oh, Malaysia, Winner, Open Competition, Arts and Culture, 2016 Sony World Photography Awards
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Planned Obsolescence I shot the subject last summer in Torrevieja (Spain). One day I went to take photos at sunrise and when I came back home I saw the first swimmers at morning. The woman captured my attention because she seemed recently arrived from the 60’s and then I thought the history between them and in the metaphor with planned obsolescence. It is the result of 5 blended photos and shadows adjustments to get more realism. The old woman in foreground in very shocking for her pose and her gaze to spectator. The old man in background helps me to complete the history with the up or down stairs. Copyright: ©Pedro Diaz Molins, Winner, Open Competition, Enchanted, 2016 Sony World Photography Awards.
Church on the fields of Soröko Polje Image Description: It all happened on a sleepy Monday autumn morning in the beginning of November. I was driving towards Kranj, the capital of Gorenjska region in the Slovenian Alps, when I suddenly coughed a marvellous sight of haze game in the fields rushing by the car window. I decided to abandon Kranj and the nervous drivers and heading to ämarjetna gora. The sight in front of me was simply overwhelming. I cut off the civilization and plunged into the silence light of the rising sun. The rays were shining through the morning haze in Soröko polje for a timeless and graceful shot captured on my camera. Copyright: ©Andrej Tarfila, Slovenia, Winner, Open Competition Travel, 2016 Sony World Photography Awards
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Enchanted Bamboo Lights The season of a firefly comes around in Japan at the beginning of a rainy season. This firefly is a species called Luciola parvula, and repeats blink. HimeHOTARU, as we call it in Japan. This species flies in the beautiful forest. In particular, the firefly in bamboo forest is valuable. The population of these firefly decreases every year in Japan. These may be influence by environmental destruction. This picture was taken under a little moonlight. Copyright: ŠKei Nomiyana, Japan, Winner, Open Competition, Low Light, 2016 Sony World Photography Awards
Splashing Birds Two birds were sipping water on the bank, unaware of the coming crashing waves! My category winning image is all about knowing what is going to happen. This is because if we could not see what was coming, one cannot take such an action scene in time no matter how fast your camera is. By using my street photography skill and observing each moving element in the scene, I could roughly see what was coming and was able to prepare my shot and capture the right moment at its peak. This way, the power of the scene and expression of the subjects will be most impactful and can, therefore, connect to audiences. Copyright: ŠChaiyot Chanyam, Thailand, Winner, Open Competition Split Second, 2016 Sony World Photography Awards
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Cuba Beach Havana, People swim in the sea in Havana in April 28, 2015. On that Sunday, Cuba registered a temperature of 39.7 degrees, 0.1 degrees less than the island’s historic record as reported by Jose Rubiera, director of the National Forecast Centre part of the Institute of Meteorology of Cuba. Copyright: ©Alexandre Meneghini, Brazil, Winner, Open Competition, People, 2016 Sony World Photography Awards
Nature & Wildlife, A polar bear enjoying a bath. When I saw this Polar Bear swimming in the water, my goal was to capture the joy of his bath and also the energy with which he was taking a bath. The image was photographed in February 2015, during one of my trips to Prague. Copyright: ©Michaela ämÌdov·, Czech Republic, Winner, Open Competition, Nature and Wildlife, 2016 Sony World Photography Awards
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Sarah Sarah, my sister, December 28th, 2015. After moving to a university across the country, I understood that IĂd miss my family; my mother and father, and especially my sister. Like so many millions of other young adults around me, I left my family and my home this year for the first time, and in an instant, they were no longer a daily part of my life. I wanted to somehow speak to the mixed feelings I was experiencing; excitement, for the life I was about to begin, and nostalgia, for the one I was leaving behind. Traveling back to Maine for a short time allowed me to create this somewhat spontaneous image of my sister, giving me the opportunity to express this change in the best way I knew how. Copyright: ŠSam Delaware, United States, Winner, Youth Competition, Portraiture, 2016 Sony World Photography Awards
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It’s the
generation game The Tamasa Wine Route takes us once again to Muldersvlei, this time to the family home of the Myburghs - De Meye Wines; the farm and winery is named after the De Meye river in Holland, which was the birthplace of the first Myburgh, who came to farm in South Africa in 1665 - one hundred hectares of vines, lavendar and tranquility. Philip Myburgh and Marcus Milner talk to Flamingo magazine about time spent in the area. By: Phil Ruimte Photographs by: Mark Pettipher.
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t’s a bit of a windy day and autumn has brought a definite bite to the air. Heading out from Stellenbosh on the R44, one takes a left turn off it and meander down what can only be described as a country lane through Elsenburg, then on over a railway crossing and just before the Old Paarl Road, hang a right - there is a wine route sign marking the entrance to the estate - on the left are vineyards and right an open pasture. Your drive down a tree lined farm road which brings you to the wine tasting room and cellar. I’m met by Philip Myburgh, the estates’ current owner and general manager, casually dressed, relaxed and slightly reserved. There is an underlying confidence though; he knows that this boutique winery produces excellent wines, a tradition that has been carried out for generations. Five generations, in fact “Fifthgeneration to be farming in the area”, qualifies Philip. The original farm Joostenberg, was where Philip’s father grew up and is where the bulk of vineyards are that
makes up part of the original farm. Where we are sitting - in the wine tasting room - is the newest acquisition, bought in 1980. Although the farm covers some one hundred hectares, a little under forty are under vines, mostly traditionally trellised, but there is a single block of Chenin Blanc of just on three hectares, planted some 40 years ago which are bush vines. These were planted in 1978 and classified in 2015 as a single vineyard; the description appears on the label. As with all viticulturists, Marcus Milner - wine maker - places great importance on the terrior. “De Meye farm has a variety of soil types and the vineyards are planted on rich, fertile soil, which are southeast facing, and enjoys a cool westerly wind during the ripening period months, ensuring healthy, ripe, and balanced berries.” Philip goes on to say, “the vines grown on the De Meye farm have been carefully selected to suit its unique terroir. The current vineyards are planted with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz
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for the red wines and rosé, as well as Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc as our white varieties.” Marcus is satisfied with the farm’s average annual harvest yield and is happy to be producing 150,000 to 180,000 bottles of wine a year. “We are faced, as are many of the boutique wineries, with the issue of not being able to sell enough wine at a high price; we just don’t have the economies of scale, so we are forced to sell at prices that are dictated to us by market conditions and demand. We are however fortunate to have the reputation of excellent wine and so can charge slightly more for our product”, says Philip. “We should be doubling our production, and certainly we could yield more, but our tanks restrict us.” Marcus, seventeen years as wine maker to the De Meye wine farm, is proud of the fact that all the grapes harvested on the farm are used in their wine making - none are brought in from other vineyards. Whilst the De Meye wine farm is not classified as an estate, they adhere to the rules that govern farms as being labeled an estate. Both Philip and Marcus are content with the bush vine Chenin Blanc block, even though its yield has dropped, they feel that the 40 year old vineyard is going to grow in value, the three hectares can produce 22 - 25 tonnes of grapes. This labour intensive vineyard is more expensive to maintain, but it is producing a legacy wine, which is reflected in its price - it does pay for itself; the wine sells extremely well, as is evident from the sales in the farm Restaurant.
Wine making - proudly local De Meye is proudly South African and are honoured to be part of the South African wine industry. “We continually strive towards producing wines of distinction and excellence that has characterised the wines from Stellenbosch and specifically our privately owned wine farms, which, undoubtedly, are the heartbeat of this magnificent region,” says
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Philip. “Marcus employs New World winemaking techniques, whilst at the same time pays credit to the unique terroir of our region.” “The emphasis is on producing personal, hand crafted, elegant and well balanced wines, which appeal to the local as well as the international palate. Our red wines mainly mature in high quality French oak barrels, which adds a subtle wooden note, whilst ensuring that the right balance and an expression of true grape character is kept at all times. For the white wines and our blanc de noir rosé, we choose steal tanks in the process, to add some fresher and lighter wines to the portfolio too,” adds Marcus.
Sustainability “At the heart of De Meye’s business mission lies sustainability. Integrity as well as respect for the environment are of greatest importance to us.” enthuses Philip, “We aim to make great wine, as naturally as possible, and therefore refrain as much as possible from using any preemergent herbicides or insecticides, with only minimal interference in the cellar,” adds Marcus. “We are a certified member of Sustainable Wine South Africa (SWSA), and fully agree with their credo that “it’s not about making wine better, it’s about making better wine.”
The Table Restaurant “In May 2010, we also ventured into hospitality; our exquisite little restaurant, ‘The Table at De Meye’ started by family friends Russel Wasserfel and Comilla Comins, enjoys great recognition amongst food lovers and critiques, nation-wide and internationally. The restaurant is now owned and run by chef Jessica Shepherd and her husband Luke Grant, who bought it three years ago,” says Philip. “You do need to book, the concept is simple - you get a three course meal - the menu changes each week, and there is a set price. Vegetables and fare
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Philip is the owner and general manager of De Meye. He spent his childhood on the farm, growing up amongst cows, fruits and grapes. After some college- and overseas experiences, he decided to join his father Jan Myburgh, in his quest to develop the business and build their own winery and cellar on the farm. Having worked on De Meye for many years now, Philip holds extensive experience in the wine industry, as well as the day-to-day management of the business. He really is the humble soul of the house and makes sure the enterprise is run with authenticity, and everyone gets treated with integrity. Besides work, Philip likes to swim, bike and run, and chances are great you will find him jogging through the vineyards after office hours with his dog, the Ridgeback Sally. He furthermore enjoys road-tripping and travelling through SA and overseas, as much as just relaxing and enjoying a good meal with friends and a nice glass of wine.
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are seasonal and Jessica has a small vegetable garden, which she uses for the bulk of her fresh produce.” Jessica adds, “The Table is the expression of a love of good food, fantastic produce and wonderful company. It’s about the simple pleasures of sitting down to a beautifully cooked meal with family and friends, whilst enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of our hidden-away country estate. The food is served and brought in dishes and platters where guests serve themselves.
You will find that our location’s atmosphere adapts according to the season. In the summer, guests are able to experience long, lazy lunches on the lawns under shady oak trees, whilst chatting, laughing, and drinking wine. In the winter, our warming, delicious, home cooked winter meals await you, served in our two cozy little restaurant spaces in the farm’s historic buildings, next to a fire place.”
Organic Lavender oil De Meye was one of the first wine farms in South Africa to produce lavender essential oil. Isabella Lavender Oil is named after Philip Myburgh’s mother, who lives on the farm. The Lavender grown at De Meye is Lavandula Intermedia, also called Provence Lavender. “Since 2000, we have always distilled a little Lavender for oil. The Isabella oil is made and sold in small quantities on the farm and is available from a few selected outlets in the Stellenbosch and Boland area; also its a nice product,” says Philip, “You could make money, assuming that you have enough tonnage. It is produced organically and the utmost care is taken to ensure the highest quality of natural lavender oil, but what I really like about it, you can post it to a customer,” continues Philip. “I thought it is a good combination product, to sell to those people who come to visit here; there is also the idea that we will not only make oil but also a range of products, such as shampoos and soaps, but not just yet. It’s also a great value add to our wedding venue contribution, and we are going to be replanting and extending the acreage, this along with a guest house that we are planning. We believe that Lavender products will be an area in which we can expand with relative little investment.” concludes Philip.
Marcus lives on his family’s neighbouring farm Natter Vallei, just a few kilometers away. He is old school friends with Philip, and just like in former days, he rides his bicylce to work and adds an extra loop on the way home whenever he can. He truly is an honest, old-fashioned two-wheeler enthusiast, a real non-fussy kind of type, and his (arguably) lack of taste in fashion is greatly outweighed by his excellent palate and taste for fine wines! After having made wine at Warwick for nine years, and some harvests spent in France and the USA, Marcus joined De Meye in 1999 and has been an established team member ever since. The South African of English descent, with a distinctive British accent (and actually some aristocratic blood), definitely brings very unique character, talent and expertise to the table and into the glass. Watch out for this guy at the next wine show or tasting. Amongst all the fancy talk and glitter, you’ll enjoy his take on things. Marcus is keeping it real. Or as the Brit would say: “real, indeed”.
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TRUTINA (2012) [Cab.Sauvign./Cab.Franc/Merlot/Shiraz] AROMA: Powerful medley of black and red berries, crushed peppercorns and violets, polished off by a hint of dark chocolate PALATE: Mouth filling savouriness with loads of ripe black plums, Christmas pudding and cloves, rounded off with a vanilla toastiness. Technical Analysis Alcohol 14% RS 1.7g/l TA 5.3g/l pH 3.53
SHIRAZ ROSÉ (2016) AROMA: Seductive aromas of cranberry, raspberry, watermelon, strawberry and toffee apple PALATE: Crisp and dry palate, characterised by cranberry and strawberry with subtle, fresh spice. This wine shows fantastic balance. Technical Analysis Alcohol 13.3% RS 3.42g/l TA 5.3g/l pH 3.42
SHIRAZ (2013) AROMA: Seductive flavours of buttered toast, smoked bacon and blackcurrent, with a clean, flinty finish. PALATE: Following through from the nose, a mouthwatering savouriness, with loads of black current, smoky cedar and a minerally finish. Technical Analysis Alcohol 14.4% RS 2g/l TA 5.74g/l pH 3.5
UNWOODED CHARDONNAY (2015)
MERLOT (2012) Distribution:
AROMA: Subtle floral undertone and tantalising aromas of pear, melon, banana and hints of minerals characterise this wine PALATE: Clean and fresh with melon and green apple following well from the nose onto the palate, ending with a hint of butterscotch. Well-structured with a long finish.
AROMA: Rich, complex nose of violets, raspberries, cherries and backed with a hint off freshly ground coffee PALATE: Packed with loads of cranberries, blackberries and dark chocolate. Fruit and tannins are well balanced with a clean minty finish.
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Technical Analysis Alcohol 12.26% RS 1.09g/l TA 5.44g/l pH 3.6
Technical Analysis Alcohol 14.5% RS 1.5g/l TA 6.0g/l pH 3.4
The full range of De Meye wines is
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available at cellar-door prices directly from the estate’s tasting room and restaurant. Furthermore, we supply a
CHENIN BLANC [SINGLE VINEYARD] (2015)
CABERNET SAUVIGNON (2012)
list of retailers and restaurants in South Africa as well as internationally.
AROMA: Flavours of passion fruit, citrus, melon and dried apricot characterise this wine, backed by hints of minerals and fresh cut grass PALATE: An elegant wine, with the nose following well onto the palate. Showcasing melon, citrus and minerals. Well-balanced acidity and long clean finish completes this wine. Technical Analysis Alcohol 12.34% RS 1.24g/l TA 5.72g/l pH 3.6
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AROMA: Rich, complex nose of toast, spice, cassis, blackberry, eucalyptus and tealeaves PALATE: A full bodied wine with a firm tannin structure, pepper spice, dark fruit and a touch of coffee. Technical Analysis Alcohol 13.9% RS 1.6g/l TA 5.6g/l pH 3.63
If you would like to find out where to enjoy or buy De Meye wines near you, or should your company be interested in importing or distributing De Meye wines, if you have any other related queries, please get in touch with Philip Myburgh on philip@demeye.co.za.
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The wheel story:
New Models round up JAMES SIDDALL on what's happening in the wonderful world of wheels...
Big, brilliant Benz Mercedes calls the new GLS nothing less than “the S-Class of SUVs.” And that pretty much nails it. This big Benz builds on the success of its predecessor, the GL, and is laden with luxury, safety systems, high-tech, and formidable performance on- and offroad. It is also billed as “the only fullfledged seven-seater in the European premium SUV segment,” and I for one
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cannot think of many better ways to travel across any sort of terrain. Just some features from an encyclopaedic list include the latest Airmatic air suspension, a new ninespeed 9G-Tronic automatic transmission, and the LED Intelligent Light System, as well as safety systems such as Collision Prevention Assist Plus, and Attention Assist. There is also a vast array of optional extras to choose from.
Driving power comes from a range of three units. There is the GLS 500 4Matic making 335kW (15kW more than its predecessor) and 700Nm from its biturbo V8 engine. There is the rangetopping, all-conquering Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4Matic making 430kW (20kW more than its predecessor) and 760Nm. And there is the turbodiesel GLS 350d 4Matic good for 190kW and 620Nm.We want one, we really do.
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Is fantastic The new Lexus IS sports sedan looks like it is going to give the competition something to worry about – as evidenced during its recent unveiling at the Beijing Motor Show. Styling is retina-swivelling, and includes new headlamps, big air intakes in the front bumper, and an evolution of the well-known signature Lexus spindle grille. Inside, you get the likes of a new multimedia screen that is up from seven to 10.3 inches in size, and a “refined,” as Lexus terms it, audio and ventilation control panel, among other upgrades. Power comes from a two-litre, twinscroll turbocharged four-cylinder unit in the IS 200t, and a beefy 3.5-litre V6 in the IS 350. Expect as standard the stellar levels of quality and refinement that Lexus has so justly become renowned for. The new IS should hit our part of the world in the fourth quarter of this year, with local specification still to be announced.
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Brimming with brio
Brake escape
Honda's peppy little Brio hatchback and sedan has just had a handy update, including redesigned front ends featuring a bolder grille and new headlights, while the interiors have been subtly reworked, too. Bluetooth connectivity is now standard, and as before driving force comes from a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder motor good for 65kW and 109Nm. Power is to the front wheels via a fivespeed manual or optional five-speed auto 'box.
The loveable, mildly addictive Toyota 86 has been turned into an eye-catching two-door shooting brake that is not only aesthetically cool but practical, too. The fully functioning, Australiandesigned concept was recently revealed in Sydney by Toyota 86 global Chief Engineer Tetsuya Tada, and the 86 faithful are loving it. Sadly there does not seem much chance that this concept car will go into mass production. Still, hope springs eternal...
Looking smart
Up! Up! And away! Volkswagen’s diminutive up! is – in my humble opinion – the champ of the small car sector. And now it has just become distinctly more desirable with the addition of two extra doors, and two new derivatives, the cross up! and the colour up! Since its local launch in February 2015, the up! has only been available as a threedoor model. That configuration
is still available, and customers can get a three-door or a five-door in take up! and move up! varieties. But now they can also avail themselves of the cross up! – with chunky, SUVlike styling –
Say “yo!” – or just “hello,” if you will – to the new smart, with the rear engine concept now being offered in both two-seater smart fortwo guise, and four-seater smart forfour guise. Power to this snappy little city car comes from a three-cylinder, onelitre motor good for 52kW and 91Nm, with power running through a fivespeed manual 'box, and as always its compact, urban-friendly dimensions are retained, while safety features – as with any Mercedes-Benz product – take a front seat. What's more, advanced assistance systems of the sort that are generally the preserve of way bigger cars are present and correct, including crosswind
and the colour up! This flagship model is loaded with kit, including a quartet of airbags, front electric windows, and 17-inch alloys, finished in Fortana red or Sandstorm yellow. As before, driving force comes from a peppy one-litre, three-cylinder unit good for 55kW and 95Nm.
assist (standard), forward collision warning (optional), and Lane Keeping Assist (optional). Equipment levels are really good, and rise according to which of the three models you opt for, namely passion, prime or proxy. But even entry-level models get the likes of LED daytime driving lights, central locking, cruise control, and
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cancel out the inertia force of each other, resulting in less vibration and superb rotational balance which provides a smooth feel even at high revs. And mated with the Boxer engine is Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, which has helped garner these machines a fan base second to none. Incidentally, Subaru is one of only two car manufacturers who today equip vehicles with the Boxer engine. The other is Porsche.
ESP with crosswind stabilisation. Meanwhile, come July this year the smart forfour will be available with a 66kW, turbocharged motor mated to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Boxer in the ring It is a hearty “happy birthday” to the iconic Subaru “Boxer” engine. This horizontally opposed powerplant was first introduced on the Subaru 1000 compact passenger car back in May 1966.
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Today all Subarus sold in our part of the world come with Boxer engines, and over the past half century some 16 million of these motors have been produced. To get a bit technical, the Boxer engine is so called because the movement of the engine’s pistons resembles the movement of a boxer’s fists. In the horizontally-opposed design of the Boxer engine, the pistons face each other in a side-to-side symmetrical layout. The opposing pistons work to
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Maranello magic Everything you have ever read or heard about the Prancing Horse is true, writes JAMES SIDDALL after time on the track with the latest models...
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uite simply there is no automotive brand like Ferrari. Indeed, the very mention of the word “Ferrari” is enough to stir an atavistic reaction in almost anybody – and never mind petrol heads. Why is not terribly hard to understand. Now a background to or history of this hallowed brand is entirely out of the scope of a comparatively short piece such as this. Instead let it be said that Ferraris – and I speak specifically of the new 488 GTB, successor to the much-vaunted 458, but it goes for all models in this Italian legend's range – are fast. Ferociously fast. So fast that driving one at full chat makes most other performance cars you might have experienced seem, well, mildly pedestrian. This is hardly surprising. The 488 GTB, for instance, rocks an all-new 3 902cc V8 turbo powerplant pumping out 492kW at a howling 8 000rpm, and 760Nm at 3 000rpm. That is enough to catapult it from standstill to 100km/h in three seconds flat. Yes, three seconds, which in practice is even yet insanely faster than it sounds in theory. Top speed is over 330km/h. What is more astounding is that if you have enough
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space to try it out, it is guaranteed to rocket from zero to 200km/h in just 8.3 seconds. All the while singing a mechanical opera in what vies for the most magnificent soundtrack in the motoring realm. It is a remarkable power plant this. In fact, it is probably one of the alltime great engines, and turbo-lag is not just minimal but utterly non-existent, an important fact bearing in mind that in the past Ferraris have, with some notable exceptions, been naturally aspirated. There do exist some purists who spurn turbocharging for reasons including a lack of tactility, turbolag, and dampened acoustics. But they clearly have not experienced this engine. Yet there is more – far more – to this Maranello missile – than formidable firepower. The 488 GTB is beautifully balanced, intuitive, and alive, with massive attention having gone into its aerodynamics, which means it is not only slipperier than ever, but generates 50 percent more downforce. And you virtually drive it by telepathy, as I discovered recently at Red Star Raceway in Gauteng, when Scuderia
South Africa – the official Ferrari dealer – hosted a Passione Ferrari track event for a handful of us motoring writers. Besides fine Italian fare and even finer, no the finest, Italian metal, official Ferrari driving instructors, termed Corso Pilota, flown out from Italy, were on hand to advise and
instruct. And advise and instruct they did, sitting in the passenger seat of the 488 GTB while we arched around the track, realising yet again why the very word “Ferrari” has unmatched and unrivalled halo status. Now crystal-balling – that is, making lofty future predictions – is always fraught with danger. But I think it is safe to say that the 488 will be hailed by future generations as one of the great Ferraris. Then there is the California T, a car that I have driven on the road but never the track, so it was rewarding to spend raceway time with what is essentially the “entry-level” Ferrari, if you will pardon the misnomer. Now the Cali T is a far more involving, intoxicating experience than its tamer, naturally aspirated predecessor. And this 2+2 machine, with its retractable hardtop, uses essentially the same engine as the 488 GTB. Except it turns in slightly less astounding figures. If you can call 412kW and 755Nm “less astounding.” Top trot is 316km/h, with a zero-to100km/h time of 3.6 seconds. Entry into the world of the Prancing Horse doesn't come cheap. The California T has a base price of
N$4 335 000. The 488 GTB? Try N$4 990 000. Meanwhile, as you read this, the 488 Spider was recently introduced to our part of the world. This is a machine that promises to be yet more desirable than its fixed-head counterpart, for reasons including the fact that its folding hardtop allows you
to revel in those sublime acoustics all the better. Plus, of course, historically speaking open-top Ferraris have always had a resale edge on their fixed-head counterparts, with these cars having a high investment factor. And for the 488 Spider you can expect to pay N$5 594 000.
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Desert island dreaming Mozambique’s Quilalea Private Island is just that. So private, you feel as if you’re the only person on that planet By: The Roving Ambassador Photographs supplied
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t’s sometimes astonishing that an island destination can match up to the overly romanticised mental picture harboured by a stressed city-dweller, but at Quilalea, that’s exactly what’s going to happen. In all likelihood, that’s what wooed South African businessman Tokyo Sexwale to buy this enchanting water-fringed corner of Mocambique. Who could blame him?
One of the properties of Azura Boutique Retreats, Azura Quilalea Private Island is set in the Quirimbas Archipelago, off the coast of Northern Mocambique. You’ll reach it by helicopter from Pemba. There it lies, the still, quiet sea, the endless stretch of white beach, and embedded into the landscape, the lodge and villas of Quilalea.
For divers and snorkelers, this location is beyond exquisite, and the sea yields everything glorious from turtles to a Technicolour assortment of reef fish. Professionalism abounds, and guests are under the care - and even tuition - of the resident scuba team and management (professional underwater photographers) as you venture out to the numerous dive sites. One of the
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delights of Quilalea occurs at low tide, when you can amble out among the rock pools and allow your inner child out to play. Buckets and spades not obligatory, but hey, playing in rock pools is somewhat meditative, even romantic. All manner of little scuttling creatures...and, when you walk out to the reef – yes, walk – directly in front of the hotel’s main beach, prepare to swim with turtles. Quilalea has refined the art of surprise. The staff understands the simple joy derived from another glorious meal... yet in another location, a different vista, something entirely unexpected. Romance guaranteed...with lanterns here, candles there, petals underfoot. No effort required, Quilalea does your thinking, your doing, your pleasure seeking for you. Now that’s a desert-island holiday. And as expected, an island means seafood. In this case, sensational food
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fresh from the sea, from line-fish to calamari to a delectable seafood curry, all accompanied by an assortment of chilled wines with complimentary sunsets and sea views. Luxury will always be different things to different people, but for most, it’s about attention to detail. All those little things which add up to big things. At Quilalea, as you laze in your villa, on your decked veranda, on the endless stretches of beach, gazing at the vast baobab trees which decorate the island so magnificently, waiting for your next cocktail, dive, snorkel or seafood platter, you’ll be asking yourself rhetorically, ‘could I live here, like this?’ Silence will be the reply. As it should be. www.azura-retreats.com www.therovingambassador.com
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For escape artists Right in the heart of the classic Okavango Delta habitat, sits the brand-new Duba Expedition Camp. It’s the ultimate, intimate great escape. Edited by: Anne Schauffer Photographs supplied
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uba Expedition Camp lies in a 77 000 acre private concession and piece of paradise which exemplifies the region’s landscape. From palmdotted islands to floodplains and woodland, Duba consists of six – yes, only six – wonderful tents built on a wooden island, the perfect getaway for those determined to really, really get away. Duba Expedition Camp is for the wildlife connoisseur if you like, and is the base of many famous wildlife documentaries by National Geographic filmmaker’s Dereck and Beverly Joubert. It’s the only camp on the concession, so it’s about exclusivity and intimacy of wildlife sightings. Each expedition-style tent is constructed of light airy canvas on a slightly elevated deck, each tent with its open-air design offers gentle views of the surrounding floodplain. Inside, a little desk, a fan, a private veranda, en
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suite facilities (including a flush loo) double basins and an outdoor shower. Not flashy, just perfect. The main area is elevated, under marquis canvas, and consists of an open-concept dining and lounge area which opens to the outdoors on all sides. In the evenings, the fire pit is the place to share stories and sightings. The sense of being the only people on earth is amplified by an authentic sense of solitude and privilege. The wooden island on which Duba Expedition Camp is elevated, links to the wildlife area by an elaborate set of bridges – it’s a wonderful connection to the wilds. Duba Expedition Camp prides itself on its extraordinary wildlife experiences, and the very first guests at the camp enjoyed lion, leopard, serval, Cape Clawless Otter and more lechwe than imaginable. From Duba
Expedition Camp, regular sightings of a diverse range of species, including large herds of red lechwe, greater kudu, tsessebe and even giraffe, which in previous years has been a rare sighting. Elephant and hippo trudge through the swamps happily, while leopard and nocturnal species such as Brown hyena can be sighted as well. Wildlife is a regular sight right in the camp. Duba and its surrounds is clearly a birdwatcher’s paradise. Okavango sightings often include the rare Wattled crane, Pel’s Fishing owl, White-backed Night heron and Marsh owl.
Dereck Joubert describes the opening of Duba Expedition Camp… and the closure of Duba Plains Camp for its complete rebuild: “The plan of action at Duba was to build a new, small but very elegant camp which we have called Duba Expedition Camp on the same island as the present camp but about 3km away.” But things change. “I stumbled on this location once while getting terribly stuck in a river crossing while filming. I sat for a moment on a large termite hill under a great ebony tree to catch my breath and compose myself. As I looked at it, I was able to take in the view. It is what can only be described as typical of those scenes you might see in a National Geographic double page spread of the pristine Okavango Delta. “After a great deal of work, Duba Expedition Camp has now opened, and we have now closed down the old Duba Plains Camp for a total rebuild. Every nail, piece of wood, wire, pipe and piece of clutter is being cut out, lifted and carted out on each incoming truck bringing new materials in. The old decks are being cut and made into campaign boxes so that some of the spirit of this old camp stays but in a new incarnation.” So, for now, you need to step off the planet and spend time at Duba Expedition Camp in the Okavango Delta. You’ll never look back. Well, you won’t want to anyway. www.greatplainsconservation.com
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and express the spirit of the
bathe the earth in gold. Everything
Kalahari Anib Lodge is a welcome
Kalahari, reflecting sand, space, air,
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dining, lounge and reception areas
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“Feeling closer” to the earth
are accentuated against a backdrop
the sky before falling into a deep
is Kalahari Anib Lodge’s brand
of majestic palms, and paths across
sleep under twinkling stars and a
essence and draw card. Once a
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small guest farm, the lodge
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Massive ostrich eggshell light fittings
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hang from the high restaurant ceiling,
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furnished with comfortable cushions -
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hang enticingly from stoep rafters.
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They also highlight the inspirational
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wooden tables. While in the cool and
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paths and absorb Kalahari peace. It has
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Directions:
precious water deep in the sand, told
From the B1, take the tarred C20
stories and danced for their gods.
north of Mariental for 30 kilometres.
Sociable
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Kalahari Anib Lodge provides a
camelthorn trees, gemsbok pose on the
welcome stop for those travelling
crests of red sand dunes and ancient
between the Fish River Canyon
desert tunes waft softly on the breeze.
and Sossusvlei, Noordoewer and
weaver
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adorn
The Gondwana Kalahari Park was established over a decade ago on a former
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sheep farm. Fences were dismantled and giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and eland
Place of the birds:
were introduced. Today it is a successful
“Anib” means “male bird” in the
conservation
Nama language.
area,
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The Kalahari Desert:
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A semi-arid sandy savannah of
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900,000
square
sunset over the fiery dunes. The red
Kalahari
extends
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Botswana and areas in both Namibia
everyone with true Kalahari magic.
and South Africa. The word “Kalahari”
kilometres, over
most
the of
is derived from the Tswana word “Kgalagadi”
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place”,
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What ‘Winning at Life’ really means This idea of success – what’s the recipe? Is there one? Words by: Aileen Santos Courtesy of Elephant Journal
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am on the verge of having my first novel published, have been with my partner for almost 20 years, have purchased my dream home, and have great relationships in my life. People have approached me lately with a pat on the back and the word “success” not far behind, thinking I accomplished this (whatever it is, my novel or marriage) on my own. Their idea of success is inaccurate because people only see the end goal. If they looked closely and truly analyzed my life, they would see the hundreds of writing rejections I’ve received, the failed relationships in my personal and
professional life, and the days I don’t want to get out of bed because I feel the opposite of the word successful. First of all, it takes two people (whether friends or lovers) and constant (I mean, all the time) checking in with each other and changing together to have a strong and loving relationship. As for going after my dreams, it has taken a tribe rallying around me and constantly lifting me up to remind me of my goodness anytime I may have forgotten. Second of all, I find that my idea of success is far more fluid with many moving parts to it, rather than a noun,
or a goal to be reached. It’s been (and continues to be) an awesome life journey only made more awesome by the people I’ve met. So then, how do I define success? It is not the material items I’ve accumulated over 37 years or even experiences I’ve had. Success to me means having authentic relationships, which I’ve found and formed over the years and that have helped to support me, whether it be finding a partner in the truest sense of the word or chasing after my dreams of being a writer. I truly believe the secret to any type of success can be found in relationships.
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1. You Can’t Do It Alone
3. Gratitude
In my teens and 20s I was often criticized for being emotionally dependent on others, always seeking out other peoples’ opinions. Though I’ve learned to be more decisive, I think people do need to lean on others, ask for help and seek out perspectives different from their own. We, especially women, are increasingly taking on too much, attempting to do it all ourselves. Successful people are open to asking for help, delegating tasks and trusting people will carry out those tasks.
Every person I have ever looked up to, or perceived to be successful has always been grateful—grateful to those around them, whether under or above them in the social hierarchy of the workplace. These role models of success show genuine gratitude for the workers they employ or colleagues they work with, through a listening ear, consideration, kind words and gestures. Because people feel valued, they are motivated to reciprocate, thus making everyone successful. The gratitude of successful people is felt by others.
2. Competing Against Others is a Waste of Time and Energy A lot of people were raised with this notion that success looks like a lone winner standing at the top of a pyramid, that only one person can reap the benefits of a limited universe. This is false. Because I am a writer, I will use the example of novels. Think of how many novels have a similar theme of love, and are all equally successful. If I am to compete for a position that has only one spot and I don’t get the job, I’ve always realized afterward that it was not the perfect position for me. Instead and always, I focus on what’s in front of me. Successful people have an inner drive that pushes them to be better than they were yesterday, not better than someone else.
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4. Work Hard Successful people have a strong work ethic. To get the job done efficiently, a successful person can be a leader or a worker bee and can often switch in and out of these roles whenever needed because they are not attached to a role or status; they simply want to do the best job they can. When others see this, they become inspired to work with you or are inspired by you.
5. Successful People Often Do Not See Themselves as Successful People I have always looked up to, or perceived to be successful often do not focus on their successes. They are simply living their lives, being thankful for those around them and
moving onto the next project. They have a certain humility, as they often question themselves and are keen to learn the next new thing from those around them. They never seem to see themselves as “experts,” only that of “student,” always learning from others. I realize this idea of success, my idea of success, includes my failures because without the rejection letters, I wouldn’t have been able to learn how to write better. Without strained relationships, I wouldn’t have learned which types of people who don’t fit me quite right. Without sadness, I wouldn’t have been able to feel and experience true joy. People will challenge us. Reject us. Exile us. But people will also listen to us. Lift us, and love us. Success is made by people, between people, for people. For me, the secret to success is found in relationships with others. We need each other in this world, to help, support, to build each other up. Success is not a solitary, stagnant idea. This idea of success includes all of us, evolving, together. www.elephantjournal.com
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Thinking out the box? Dutch company Fiction Factory can custom make a super-stylish Wikkelhouse in a single day... ship it to you in segments, and construct it in double quick time. It’s about three times more durable than traditional construction Edited by: Anne Schauffer Photographs supplied
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And Wikkelhouse? Four years of research and development has led to a pioneering construction technology that involves a unique rotating house-shaped mould. The base of Wikkelhouse is corrugated cardboard. Layer after layer of this topquality cardboard is wrapped around the mould - the 24 layers are bonded together with eco-friendly superglue. The result is an incredibly robust sandwich structure with optimal insulation qualities. By this wrapping process, a heat insulation and construction method are integrated in a sustainable way. Afterwards each segment is sealed in a waterproof foil and finished with wood - individual
segments invisibly linked together. Yes, it really is waterproof Even its acoustics are unequalled. Wikkelen is Dutch for wrapping, hence: Wikkelhouse. Since Wikkelhouse is sustainably produced and made of materials that have minimal impact on the environment, it is three times more eco-friendly than traditional housing. In addition, the segments can be reused repeatedly and are 100% recyclable. A Wikkelhouse is a wonderfully flexible little dwelling which meets the criteria for temporary or permanent housing, plus anything else you’d like it to be. Each one is tailor-made by specialised craftsmen, so you can choose to have extra windows, different finishes, or your own colour scheme. It’s yours. The modular setup makes the house highly flexible. Made up of 1,2 metre-deep
segments that can easily be connected and disconnected, you can add extra segments for extra meters. Create your own floorplan. Change it later. As Fiction Factory says, “Truly anything goes.” Fancy a kitchen in your Wikkelhouse? A bathroom? A shower? Include Fiction Factory’s smart home-segment to your Wikkelhouse layout, and you’re set for life. You don’t even need a foundation and, because each segment only weighs 500 kilograms, when it’s time to move house, take your Wikkelhouse with you. Wikkelhouse can be placed within a day, and supplied with glass facades or closed. It’s a unique and contemporary design, that creates liveable, unique and creative spaces. The only downside for now is that they’re only built in Europe. http://wikkelhouse.com
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Breathe Invisible Mask Creates an air curtain around your nose and mouth. We often use masks to protect ourselves from dust, bacteria, or viruses. However, it is uncomfortable to wear, and it discourages people from wearing it. The Breathe Invisible Mask is a special mask that protects us in better ways. This mask creates a curtain of air around our nose and mouth, which allows us to breathe in cleaner air, while preventing any foreign particles from being breathed in. It features an ergonomic
Toyota Kirobo Mini Robot wants to become your Smart Companion Toyota introduces Kirobo Mini Robot, perhaps this little guy can be an ambassador to introduce you to the fun of working with technology. This compact sized communication partner features the same heart that won the robot astronaut Kirobo legions of fans. While the form is slightly different from that ultimate companion automobile, Kirobo Mini has been designed and developed to become your best pal everywhere; you can communicate with your robot in a meaningful way. This project aims to allow this cute robot to communicate with people
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design of air tubes, thus producing a mask to fit your face and neck, providing comfort when worn by the user. We love the idea here, because this mask won’t hide your face behind its air curtain. It allows the user’s face to be seen when the mask is on. The constant air flow that forms the curtain, keeps the air’s water vapours and carbon dioxide away from the user, thereby reducing stuffiness around the nose and mouth region. The outward blowing of the air curtain also pushes back any foreign particles, before they can touch the user’s face. Designer: RuiFeng, Yeo
Goal Zero Switch 10 USB Multi-Tool Kit: All-in-one power solution for your outdoor adventure The Goal Zero Switch 10 USB MultiTool Kit is more than just a flashlight. It’s a quick charger for phones, and POV cameras; the solar-powered, rechargeable lithium battery is able to charge from any USB port. The battery is replaceable, and it’s powerful enough to charge and boost tablets. The tangle free micro USB charging cable comes in handy for efficient charging.Having this device means having a set of power solutions wherever you go. From: GoalZero
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Water Lock Concept: water saving tool for the bathtub Saving water is a small step towards a better future. Water Lock is a little tool that helps you to save more water, when using your bathtub, and doesn’t require any electricity. This little tool is both a water metre and locking device for the bathtub tap. It allows the user to set the amount of water they need to take a bath, without having to monitor the flow: pretty cool heh? The flow will automatically stop, when the water reaches the amount that you’ve pre-set. Yes, you can tell, the main goal here is to avoid the wastage of water when filling a bathtub. Designers: Prof T.K Philip Hwang, Prof Fan Cheng Kuei, Fu Shou Hsi, Wang Chih Wei, Hsu Wei Ling, Lai Yu Ren, Chen Yi An
Do you love modular phones, but don’t want to replace your old smartphone? Well, here’s the solutions: the Nexpaq Modular Smartphone Case. Instead of getting rid of your smartphone, this case puts you in control, by giving you access to add-on memory, an amplified speaker, battery capacity, and more, right from your smartphone’s case. You can easily customise or enhance your smartphone features. Think about Lego bricks, you can add and remove physical modules without powering down. The Nexpaq Modular Smartphone Case has built-in battery power up to 1000mAh. It’s nice to have extra juice for your smartphone in order to run all modules. The cool thing about this case, is you can easily swap modules between Android and iOS smartphones. You don’t
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Skully AR-1: Vertically integrated smart HUD motorcycle helmet The Skully AR-1 Helmet sets a new standard in motorcycle helmets. Well, it’s about time someone finally got it right. Marcus Weller, the founder and CEO of the company, says that motorcycle riders want integrated tech within their safety equipment, something that helps them enjoy the ride even more. In today’s technology where screens are integrated into almost everything, why not give a helmet a make-over. A helmet is for safety, that remains unchanged for decades. Skully AR-1 is a revolutionary full-face helmet with a integrated small 180-degree camera mounted on to the central spine of the helmet. This small camera provides images for the heads-up display (HUD) in the right side of the rider’s field of vision to inform the rider about what’s happening behind them. In this way, motorcycle riders can see better without turning their heads, no more blindspots. The Bluetooth technology streams music or any call from your phone to the helmet without overwhelming the rider. From: Skully
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Highhumour “The depressing thing about tennis is that no matter how much I play, “The worst time to have a heart attack I’ll never be as good as a wall. I played a wall once. They’re relentless.” is during a game of charades.” “Somebody just gave me a shower radio. Thanks a lot. Do you really want music in the shower? I guess there’s no better place to dance than a slick surface next to a glass door.” “I like rice. Rice is great when you’re hungry and you want 2,000 of something.”
“The idea behind the tuxedo is the woman’s point of view that men are all the same, so we might as well dress them that way. That’s why a wedding is like the joining together of a beautiful, glowing bride and some guy. The tuxedo is a wedding safety device, created by women, because they know that men are undependable. So in case the groom chickens out, everybody just takes one step over and she marries the next guy.” “I’m very English, really. I even ordered a book on the internet, ‘How To Have Absolutely Nothing To Do With Your Neighbours’. Unfortunately, I was out when it was delivered.” “I will never understand why they cook on TV. I can’t smell it, can’t eat it, can’t taste it. The end of the show they hold it up to the camera, ‘Well, here it is. You can’t have any. Thanks for watching. Goodbye.’” My great uncle Arthur died at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. But he wasn’t involved in the fighting. He was camping in a nearby field and popped over to complain about the noise.” 102 |
“I’ve just been on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday. I’ll tell you what, never again.” “The pollen count, now that’s a difficult job. Especially if you’ve got hay fever!!!”
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“If toast always lands butter-side down and cats always land on their feet, what happens if you strap toast to the back of a cat and drop it?”
“‘Confidence is half the battle,’ they say. I shouldn’t imagine that’s official military advice. ‘Sorry, the guns have jammed and we’ve lost all our armour, but we still have positive body language; that ought to see us through some desert combat.’”.
“I went to a karaoke bar last night that didn’t play any Seventies music. At first I was afraid. Oh, I was petrified.” “I had no idea about the global financial crisis. Watching it unfold was like watching my father being assaulted by a clown. I knew it was going to affect me, I just wasn’t entirely sure how.”
“My therapist says I have a preoccupation with vengeance. We’ll see about that.”
“I went to a restaurant that serves breakfast at any time. So I ordered French toast during the Renaissance.
“A hotel minibar allows you to see into the future and find out what a can of Pepsi will cost in 2020.”.
“I supplied Filofaxes to the Mafia – yeah, I was involved in very organised crime.” “I’m sure wherever my father is, he’s looking down on us. He’s not dead, just very condescending.” “I went to the doctor and he said, ‘You’ve got hypochondria.’ I said, ‘Not that as well.’” “Once I beat up the school bully with a baseball bat. Both his arms were completely broken. Which is what gave me the courage to do it.” “I was walking along today, and on the road I saw a small, dead baby ghost. Although thinking about it, it might have been a handkerchief.”
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The growth of Solar PV Plants U
tility Scale Solar Photovoltaic Plants or simply PV Plants/Parks are large solar PV installations in excess of 1 MW. This definition varies depending on the context, however for simplification, utility scale plants are those requiring a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to remain viable. Solar PV plants have experienced unprecedented growth and investment worldwide and regionally in the past 10 years. The International Energy Agency expects that the global installed capacity for Solar PV will grow from levels of below 200 GW in 2012 to above 800 GW in 2040. To put this further in context, it is worthwhile to follow the growth of solar PV in neighbouring South Africa under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPP). Since its inception in 2010, the programme has achieved the following milestones: • 17 GW of Renewables by 2030, of which 8.4 GW is Solar PV • 2.2 GW Solar PV Projects Allocated • 0.96 GW Solar PV Projects Installed (2015) • Solar PV Tariff reduced from R2.75/ kWh (Round 1) to 0.88 (Round 3) 68% These achievements were made on the basis of key success factors in the programme, including a clear competitive bidding process, government guarantees against credit and political risk, creation of a market via allocation of MW specifically for renewables and the ability of the programme to mature over successive bid windows. In Namibia, significant progress has been made in the development and execution of utility scale PV projects. Where previously the largest PV projects included the 300kW+ off grid systems at Tsumkwe and Gam and a 1 MW Rooftop installation at Namibia Breweries, presently at total of 20
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MW of Solar PV projects are either operational or under construction. The Interim REFIT (Renewable Energy Feed In Tariff) programme is targeting 70 MW projects in the form of 5 MW Renewable Energy projects, with the possibility that the bulk of the allocation could consist of Solar PV projects. The REFIT projects are slated for financial close/approval in Q2 2016. A new bid for 37 MW of Solar PV is scheduled for May 2016.
Ipinge Agapitus is a Professional Electrical Engineer with 10 years’ experience in the field of electrical infrastructure provision in Namibia. He has worked since 2014 at Hangala Group in the field of Project and Business Development for a leading Solar PV Independent Power Producer, in the development of Solar PV Plants in SubSaharan Africa.
In the context of a total demand of 550 MW, these projects could contribute to a total installed capacity of Solar PV >25% of demand by 2019 in Namibia. Implementing Solar PV plants has not been without technical and financial challenges. Consider that more than 60% of PV Plant cost is panels, which are sourced from overseas manufacturers in USD currency. Although the price of solar panels is decreasing, these savings are eroded by
worsening exchange rates. Some limited protection can be made by increasing other local content in the project cost. Potentially the currency depreciation could also decrease the returns (earned in Namibian Dollar/Rands) to overseas investors in the short term. The strong growth of the renewables programme in South Africa has placed some constraints on the utility Eskom, which struggled to find sufficient funding for continued maintenance and expansion of the transmission network in areas where renewable projects were being developed. In the period 2014 – 2015, the procurement of PV projects was beyond the utilities ability to expand the grid. A further challenge is the need to address the requirement to provide energy during the peak evening hours where no sunshine is available. There are also daily and seasonal fluctuations in solar power production (due to cloud cover and other factors) which must be considered. This has driven efforts into research and production of utility and residential scale storage, the most prominent of which are those by Tesla, seeking to mass produce batteries and pursuing synergies with its electrical vehicle business. This market however, may require some time to mature before a compelling business case for Solar PV plus storage can be considered more readily. It has been made abundantly clear that Namibia is well positioned with respect to solar resources and that the risks are not significantly technical. Alignment of renewables expansion with NamPower as a national utility will be important to avoid bottlenecks. Further challenges for stakeholders and investors alike will be to develop projects befitting the size of the market, mitigating challenging financial conditions and aligning private sector and government risk allocation.
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Por favor, leia o folheto de segurança no bolso do assento à sua frente e observe a sua saída de emergência mais próxima. Nos voos superiores a três horas (voos de longo curso), recomendamos que você revise o conteúdo do panfleto de segurança novamente.
Zu Ihrer eigenen Sicherheit bitten wir Sie, sich die in der Zeitschriftentasche vor Ihnen befindliche Sicherheits-Instruktionen aufmerksam durchzulesen.
Life vests are stored under Por favor, tome nota que o colete salva-vidas está Ihre Schwimmweste befindet sich unter your seat. Only use them localizado embaixo do seu assento. O assistente de Ihrem Sitz. Bitte benutzen Sie diese nur auf as demonstrate, and only cabine vai demonstrar quando e como usar o colete Anweisung der Flugbegleiter/-innen. when instructed by the cabin salva-vidas em caso de emergência attendants. Smoking is prohibited on all Air De acordo com a lei da aviação é proibido fumar em Auf allen Air Namibia Flügen gilt ein Namibia flights. todos os voos da Air Namibia, isso inclui fumar quaisquer absolutes Rauchverbot. dispositivos artificiais ou cigarro, como e/ou cigarros eletrônicos. Só é permitido fumar em áreas designadas no edifício do terminal dos aeroportos.
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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 flight.
Para a descolagem e aterragem, todos os assentos devem estar na posição vertical. Por favor, tome nota que os assentos nas linhas de saída de emergência não reclinam. Por favor, apertem o cinto de segurança sempre que o sinal do cinto de segurança se acende. Para sua segurança, recomendamos que você o mantenha apertado durante todo o vôo.
Während Start und Landung müssen sich die Sitzlehnen in aufrechter Position befinden. Bitte schnallen Sie sich an, sobald das Anschnallzeichen aufleuchtet. Zu Ihrer eigenen Sicherheit empfehlen wir während des gesamten Fluges angeschnallt zu bleiben.
We offer complimentary meals and beverages on all our flights. Special-diet or vegetarian meals are available upon request when making reservations.
Uma refeição quente ou um lanche é servido em todos os nossos vôos. Alimentação-Special ou refeições vegetarianas estão disponíveis mediante solicitação no momento da reserva. Nós oferecemos uma grande variedade de bebidas.
Auf unseren Flügen werden Mahlzeiten und Getränke serviert. Diätische oder vegetarische Mahlzeiten können bei der Flugbuchung angefragt werden
ENGLISH We carry an extensive range of duty free products at competitive prices on selected flights. Please refer to our catalogue for details.
PORTUGUESE
GERMAN
Nós carregamos uma grande variedade de produtos com isenção de direitos a preços competitivos. Por favor, consulte o catálogo no bolso em frente do seu assento.
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 vídeo estão Audio- und Videoprogramme sind an Bord programmes are available on disponíveis nos nossos voos de longo curso e de médio unserer Airbus A330 und A319 Maschinen flights operated using our A330 curso verfügbar. and A319 aircraft. 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 refreshing stream of air.
Unsere Fluggeräte des Typs Airbus A319 und Embraer ERJ135 verfügen über individuelle Frischluftdüsen.
Regulamentos de saúde em determinados aeroportos exigem que a cabine da aeronave deve ser pulverizada. O spray é inofensivo, mas se você acha que pode afetá-lo, por favor, cobrir o nariz e a boca com um lenço.
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.
Should you travel with a baby Se você viajar com um bebê, recomendamos que você we recommend you request a reserve o seu voo mais cedo e não se esqueça de pedir bassinet especially on the long- um berço especialmente nos voos de longo curso haul flights.
Sollten Sie mit einem Baby reisen, empfehlen wir Ihnen besonders auf Langstreckenflügen ein Babybett zu beantragen.
Please do not place any luggage Por favor note que no assento da saída de emergência é under seats at the emergency proibido colocar bagagem de mão debaixo dos assentos. exit seat. Excesso de bagagem de mão será colocada no porão Para garantir uma gestão eficiente e minimizar os danos, Carry-on luggage should be certifique-se que os artigos não pesam mais de 32 kg. stored in the overhead stowage. Certifique-se de etiquetar sua bagagem e garantir que devidamente bloqueado.
“Bitte beachten Sie, dass das Verstauen von Handgepäck unter Ihrem Sitz an den Notausgängen nicht gestattet ist.“
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.
We suggest that passengers do stretching exercises, and move during the flight to improve blood circulation.
Handgepäck ist in den Gepäckfächern über Ihrem Sitz zu verstauen.
Exercício durante a espera para o banheiro. Esta é uma Versuchen Sie, sich während des Fluges boa oportunidade para se esticar e se mover enquanto möglichst oft zu strecken und zu bewegen. So wird Ihr Kreislauf angeregt. em pé na fila. Beba muita água durante todo o vôo Use roupas folgadas, confortáveis para que você se possa descolar facilmente Use sapatos confortáveis, macios para que você possa deslizar ou descalçar facilmente Leve apenas um pequeno saco como bagagem de mão, assim você não precisa de sobre-carregar seus pés e restringir o seu espaço para as pernas
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Cargo
With over 700 scheduled flights per month, our network and reliable service makes us the best solution for your freight needs. No matter how big or small your parcel is, from the size of an envelope to the size of an elephant, we will get it there for you in GOOD TIME. We provide security for valuable and dangerous goods. We also handle highly perishable goods, and even live animals.
For bookings contact us on telephone number +26461299 6610/11 or via email on cargo.@airnamibia.aero. For more details, please visit our website on www.airnamibia.com.na, select the cargo icon and navigate easily to get all information you need.
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Our Frequent Flyer Programme Air Namibia’s Frequent Flyer Programme is called “Reward$”. Becoming a member enables you to earn valuable miles from all your travels with Air Namibia. These miles can be used to buy tickets, pay for upgrades to business class and pay for excess baggage. Miles are transferable between members and can also be used to purchase tickets for persons other than the member. Joining is absolutely free, PLUS you get up to 500 complimentary miles upon successful subscription. For more specifics on the programme, please refer to the appropriate topic below.
Registration
Electronic Bonus
You can register online by visiting our website: www.airnamibia.com.na, or at any Air Namibia ticket office. You will receive a membership pack, including your permanent card, 2-3 weeks after your first flight after registration.
An Electronic Bonus of 300 miles will be allocated to the member on first activity if the member has registered online and selected his communication preference to be e-mail.
Miles Expiry
Miles are valid for five (5) years after the year in which they were earned. Miles due to expire will always be reflected on your Mileage Summary.
Activation Rules
A membership account will automatically be activated after the first flight and successful completion of registration.
Missing Miles
Enrolment Bonus
If your Miles are not credited for any reason, they can be promptly credited provided the relevant documentation is submitted. It is essential to keep all the relevant documentation including original boarding passes and copies of airline tickets. Members can also claim missing miles online by entering the e-ticket number without the airline code “186”, or contact our Call Center for assistance.
Enrolment Bonus is 500 miles. Enrolment bonuses are allocated to the member’s account on the first activity after registration.
Spending Miles
Corporate Clients
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Our Fleet
Airbus A330-200 Business Class
Economy Class
Number of Aircraft
2
Length(m)
59
Height (m)
17,4
Maximum Passengers
244
Wing Span (m)
60.3
Maximum Fuel Capacity
138 000l
Cruising Speed
860 km/h 233 000 kg
Airbus A319 -100 Business Class
Economy Class
Number of Aircraft
4
Length(m)
33.84
Height (m)
11.76
Maximum Passengers
112
Wing Span (m)
34.09
Maximum Fuel Capacity
23 860l
Number of Aircraft
4
Length(m)
26.33
Height (m)
6.76
Maximum Passengers
37
Wing Span (m)
20.04
Maximum Fuel Capacity
4 198l
Cruising Speed
820 km/h 70 000 kg
Embraer ERJ135 All Economy Class
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Cruising Speed
820 km/h 19 000 kg
Baggage Guidelines
At Air Namibia we are committed to ensuring that our passengers are re-united with their luggage at end of their journey. Given the complexity of the environment in which we operate, passengers’ luggage often gets out of our control and care, (for brief moments when they are subjected to control and handling by various agencies.) It is for this reason we request passengers to check their luggage on point of arrival (immediately after collecting their bag) to ensure that bag was not tampered with; and to report any suspected losses immediately. We request passengers not to check-in valuable items, especially those that are susceptible to theft, such as cash, jewellery, electronic devices like mobile phones, watches, sunglasses, to mention a few. In line with International Industry Conventions on passenger baggage liability, Air Namibia cannot be held liable if these valuable items are pilfered from checked-in baggage. We encourage our passengers to lock or wrap their bags where possible.
Our rules pertaining to baggage include the following We offer our passengers a generous free hand baggage allowance, with maximum weight of 10kg each, and maximum size 55 x 38 x 20 cm; plus an overcoat, an umbrella, a walking stick, a ladies hand bag, a reasonable amount of reading material, and a laptop. We also allow a fully collapsible wheelchair and/or a pair of crutches as hand baggage.
Excess baggage fees on extra pieces of baggage carried, per bag up to 10 bags per passenger are Domestic routes Routes within Southern Africa Frankfurt route
US$ 100.00 per extra bag US$ 110.00 per extra bag US$ 200.00 per extra bag
Free allowance for checked in baggage
Airbus A330-200 Airbus A319-100 Embraer ERJ 135 operated flights operated flights Business: 2 pieces each weighing not more than 32 kg’s
Business: 2 pieces each weighing not more than 32 kg’s
Economy:1 piece weighing not more than 23 kg’s
Economy: 2 pieces each weighing not more than 23 kg’s
Applicable excess baggage fees on excess weight over the free baggage allowance per bag. Domestic routes Routes within Southern Africa
1 piece not exceeding 23 kg’s
Frankfurt route
US$ 100.00 per bag US$ 110.00 per bag US$ 200.00 per bag
• No item of checked in baggage may exceed 32 kilograms.
• For further information on sports, highly fragile items, and security guidelines, we recommend that you visit our website on www.airnamibia.com.na
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Schedule 01 May to 01 July 2016 ( ALL times local) NOTE: check-in time should be two hours before departure. NOTE: SW285/6 do not operate on Tuesdays from the 03April to 21 June 2016 International Flight no SW 286
From Frankfurt
To
Days
Departure Arrival
Windhoek
Daily
20:10
05:30+1
SW 286/701/3
Frankfurt
Cape Town (via Windhoek)
Daily
20:10
09:55+1
SW 286/723
frankfurt
Johannesburg (via Windhoek
Daily
20:10
09:55+1
To
Days
Departure Arrival
Windhoek
Daily
06:35
Regional Flight No SW 700
From Cape Town
SW 704
Cape Town
Windhoek
Daily
17:00
18:10
SW 704
Cape Town
Frankfurt (via Windhoek)
Daily
17:00
07:55+1
SW 714
Cape Town
Walvis Bay
Daily
15:35
16:50
SW 373
Harare
Windhoek
Mon,Fri
14:00
15:15
SW 413
Harare
Lusaka
Wed, Sun
12:15
13:15
07:45
SW 413
Harare
Windhoek (via Lusaka)
Wen, Sun
12:15
15:15
SW 722
Johannesburg
Windhoek
Daily
06:40
07:45
SW 724
Johannesburg
Windhoek
Daily
12:10
13:15
SW 730
Johannesburg
Walvis Bay
Mon,Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
09:35
11:05
SW 730
Johannesburg
Walvis Bay
Sat
09:40
11:10
SW 304
Luanda
Windhoek
Daily
12:15
14:45
SW 373
Lusaka
Harare
Mon, Fri
12:25
13:20
SW 373
Lusaka
Windhoek (via Harare)
Mon, Fri
12:25
15:15
SW 413
Lusaka
Windhoek
Wed, Sun
13:55
15:15
SW 403
Maun
Victoria Falls
Mon, Wed
11:05
11:50
SW 403
Maun
Windhoek (via Victoria Falls)
Mon, Wed
11:05
13:10
SW 405
Maun
Windhoek
Fri, Sun
18:25
18:40
SW 403
Victora Falls
Windhoek
Mon, Wed
12:30
13:10
SW 405
Victora Falls
Maun
Fri, Sun
16:55
17:40
SW 405
Victora Falls
Windhoek (via Maun)
Fri, Sun
16:55
18:40
SW 143
Windhoek
Luderitz
Mon, Fri
09:15
10:15
SW 143
Windhoek
Oranjemund ( via Luderitz)
Mon, Fri
09:15
11:20
SW 145
Windhoek
Oranjemund
Wed, Sun
09:15
10:30
SW 145
Windhoek
Luderitz (via Oranjemund)
Wed, Sun
09:15
11:35
SW 165
Windhoek
Walvis Bay
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
10:10
10:50
SW 165
Windhoek
Walvis Bay
Sat
09:00
09:40
SW 167
Windhoek
Walvis Bay
Mon, Wed
13:55
14:35
SW 285
Windhoek
Frankfurt
Daily
20:35
07:55
SW 303
Windhoek
Luanda
Daily
08:35
11:15
SW 373
Windhoek
Lusaka
Mon, Fri
08:30
11:45
SW 373
Windhoek
Harare ( via Lusaka)
Mon, Fri
08:30
13:20
SW 403
Windhoek
Maun
Mon, Wed
08:15
10:30
SW 403
Windhoek
Victoria Falls (via Maun)
Mon, Wed
08:15
11:50
SW 405
Windhoek
Victoria Falls
Fri, Sun
13:50
16:25
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SW 405
Windhoek
Maun (via Victoria Falls)
Fri, Sun
13:50
17:40
SW 413
Windhoek
Harare
Wed, Sun
08:30
11:35
SW 413 SW 701 405 SW
Windhoek Windhoek Windhoek
SW 703 413 SW SW 709 413 SW
Windhoek Windhoek Windhoek Windhoek
Lusaka( via Harare) MaunTown (via Victoria Falls) Cape
Wed, Sun Fri, Sun Mon, Fri
08:30 13:50 08:40
13:15 17:40 11:40
SW 723 701 SW SW 729 703 SW
Windhoek Windhoek Windhoek Windhoek
HarareTown Cape Lusaka( via Harare) Cape Town
Wed,Wed, Sun Thu, Sat, Sun Tue, Wed, Sun Daily
08:30 06:55 08:30 16:35
11:35 09:55 13:15 19:35
Cape Town Johannesburg Cape Town Johannesburg
Mon, Fri Daily Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun Daily
08:40 07:10 06:55 16:35
11:40 09:55 09:55 19:20
SW 709
Windhoek
SW 723 Flight SW 729No
Windhoek From Windhoek
SW 101
Cape Town
Daily
16:35
19:35
Eros
Johannesburg To Johannesburg Ondangwa
Domestic
Daily Days Daily Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
07:10 Departure 16:35 07:00
09:55 Arrival 19:20 08:00
SW 103 Flight SW 105No
Eros From Eros
Domestic
SW 107 101 SW SW 125 103 SW
Eros Eros Eros Eros
Ondangwa To Ondangwa
Tue, Thu DaysSun Sat, Mon, Tue, Tue, Wed, Wed, Thu, Thu, Fri Fri, Sun Mon,
SW 125 105 SW SW 127 107 SW
Eros Eros Eros Eros
11:00 12:00 Departure 16:55 Arrival 15:55 07:00 08:00 17:00 18:00 11:00 12:00 10:15 11:20
SW 127 125 SW SW 143 125 SW
Eros Eros Eros Luderitz
SW 143 127 SW SW 145 127 SW
Eros Luderitz Eros Luderitz
SW 125 143 SW SW 127 143 SW
LuderitzMulilo Katima LuderitzMulilo Katima
SW 127 145 SW SW 125 125 SW
LuderitzMulilo Katima Katima Mulilo Rundu
SW 125 127 SW SW 127 127 SW
Katima Mulilo Rundu Katima Mulilo Rundu
SW 143 125 SW SW 145 125 SW
Rundu Oranjemund Rundu Oranjemund
SW 145 127 SW SW 102 143 SW
Rundu Oranjemund Oranjemund Ondangwa
SW 104 145 SW SW 106 145 SW
Oranjemund Ondangwa Oranjemund Ondangwa
SW 108 102 SW SW 166 104 SW
Ondangwa Ondangwa Ondangwa Walvis Bay
SW 168 106 SW SW 713 108 SW
Ondangwa Walvis Bay Ondangwa Walvis Bay
SW 737 166 SW SW 737 168 SW
Walvis Bay Bay Walvis Walvis Bay Bay Walvis
SW 713
Walvis Bay
SW 737 SW 737
Ondangwa Ondangwa Ondangwa Rundu Ondangwa Katima Mulilo (via Rundu) Ondangwa Katima Mulilo Rundu (via Katima Mulilo) Rundu Katima Mulilo (via Rundu) Oranjemund Katima Mulilo Oranjemund) Windhoek(via Rundu (via Katima Mulilo) Windhoek Oranjemund Eros Windhoek(via Oranjemund) Rundu Windhoek Eros (via Rundu) Eros Katima Mulilo Rundu Eros (via Katima Mulilo) Eros Eros (via Rundu) Katima Mulilo Windhoek Eros (via Katima Mulilo) Luderitz Eros Windhoek (vai Luderitz) Windhoek Eros Luderitz Eros Windhoek (vai Luderitz) Eros Eros Eros Eros Windhoek Eros Windhoek Eros Town Cape Windhoek Johannesburg Windhoek Johannesburg
Tue, Thu Mon, Fri Sat, Sun Mon, Fri Mon, Sun Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Wed, Mon, Sun Fri Wed, Mon, Fri Fri Mon, Wed, Sun Mon, Fri Wed, Sun Sun Wed, Mon, Fri Fri Mon, Mon, Sun Fri Wed, Wed, Sun Wed, Sun Mon, Fri Fri Mon, Wed, Sun Mon, Fri Wed, Sun Sun Wed, Mon, Fri Fri Mon, Mon, Sun Fri Wed, Wed, Sun Sun Wed, Mon, Tue, Fri Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun Mon, Wed, Sun Tue, Thu Wed,Sun Sun Sat, Mon, Tue, Tue, Wed, Wed, Thu, Thu, Fri Fri, Sun Mon, Tue, Thu, Thu Fri, Sat, Sun Tue, Sat, Sun Mon, Wed Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Daily Tue, Thu, Sat,Thu, SunFri, Sat Mon, Tue,Fri, Wed,
15:55 10:15 17:00 10:15
16:55 12:40 18:00 11:45
10:15 10:15 10:15 10:45
11:20 13:30 12:40 11:20
10:15 10:45 10:15 12:05
11:45 13:05 13:30 13:05
10:45 13:25 10:45 12:30
11:20 15:05 13:05 13:30
12:05 12:30 13:25 11:40
13:05 14:55 15:05 12:40
12:30 11:40 12:30 13:50
13:30 15:05 14:55 14:55
11:40 11:50 11:40 11:00
12:40 13:05 15:05 11:35
13:50 11:00 11:50 08:30
14:55 13:05 13:05 09:30
11:00 12:30 11:00 17:25
11:35 13:30 13:05 18:25
08:30 18:30 12:30 12:20
09:30 19:30 13:30 13:00
17:25 15:05 18:30 11:45
18:25 15:45 19:30 14:50
12:20 17:30 15:05 17:25
13:00 20:40 15:45 20:35
11:45
14:50
Cape Town
Mon, Wed Sun Daily
Walvis Bay
Johannesburg
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
17:30
20:40
Walvis Bay
Johannesburg
Sun
17:25
20:35
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GOLF DAY 2016 “To ensure the future growth and development of our country, it is imperative that school leavers are given the opportunity to develop their skills and become active members of the professional workforce. Your support is vital in achieving this goal.” ~ His Excellency Dr Sam Nujoma, Founding Father of the Nation and Patron of the UNAM Foundation The Chancellor’s Golf Day is an annual fundraising event whose proceeds are channeled to the UNAM Student Hardship Fund. This year, the event will be held at Omeya Golf Club on Friday, 29th July 2016. The Student Hardship Fund is aimed at providing contingency funds for students in exceptional financial distress. For example, students already struggling to pay for their tuition may find an unexpected expense, such as replacing a broken pair of spectacles, an insurmountable financial challenge. Alternatively, a retrenchment in the family network supporting a student could easily call an abrupt halt to his or her studies. The Hardship Fund is an important mechanism to help student weather such personal crises and prevent them from becoming permanent disasters. This year, all proceeds from the golf day will be assigned specifically to physically challenged students in need of assistance from the Student Hardship Fund. Undoubtedly, it can be much tougher for physically challenged students to achieve their dreams of tertiary education when their needs are different to those of able-bodied students. For example, hearing or sight-impaired students require special aids in order to receive instruction in the lecture room. Similarly, students with physical disability require specialized equipment in order to move around freely. When these challenges are exacerbated by financial constraints, it very often means that they are unable to acquire the necessary tools. The Hardship Fund aims to address these challenges as part of the University’s ongoing efforts to make its campuses a conducive environment for all. Any support to this worthy cause is sincerely appreciated and no amount is too small. Support can be offered in a variety of ways and do not need to be cash only. We would love to discuss with you ways in which you can support the University and invite you to contact us. For more information or to participate, please contact us: UNAM Foundation Barbara van der Westhuizen Tel: +264-61-206 3262 Fax: +264-61-206 3264 Email: bvdwesthuizen@unam.na / unamfoundation@unam.na
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PASSENGER’S AIRPORT TAX Great flights begin at well-maintained airports; in terms of service delivery, superior facilities, and memorable experiences. In Namibia, Airports are run and maintained by the Namibia Airports Company (NAC), a State-Owned Entity (SOE) formed in 1998 by Act of Government (Act 25 of 1998). The NAC provides airport infrastructure, amenities, and facilitates airport services for domestic and international airlines and passengers. In fulfilling its mandate, the NAC ensures that airport infrastructure and safety and security equipment are well maintained and meet world-class standards. Airports under the NAC are: Hosea Kutako Airport, Eros Airport, Walvis Bay Airport, Luderitz Airport, Keetmanshoop Airport, Ondangwa Airport, Rundu Airport and Katima Mulilo Airport.
WHAT PORTION OF AN AIR TICKET’S PRICE IS PAYABLE TO NAC? In line with NAC Tariff Publication 2016/2017 the following VAT inclusive tariffs currently will apply at the airports/aerodromes under the NAC’s management:
Description International passengers
WHAT IS AIRPORT/PASSENGER TAX? Airport tax, as it appears on return or one way flight tickets, refers to the fee charged to departing passengers. When you buy your flight ticket (whether directly from the airline, or as part of a holiday package), a portion of the total cost for the ticket is for airport taxes. This service fee is in line with Section 5 (1) of the Airports Company Act 25 of 1998.
“How airport tax is shown on a ticket”
Value Added Taxation (VAT)
NAC tariff including VAT 2016/2017
N$ 439.00
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N$ 439.00
N$ 254.00
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N$ 254.00
Regional passengers (Passengers departing on an aircraft whose final destination is an airport within Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa or Swaziland)
Domestic passengers
HOW DOES NAC GENERATE MONEY TO MAINTAIN AIRPORTS? The NAC generates revenue via airport tax fees charged to the different publics – such as airport tax payable by departing and arriving passengers who use their services.
NAC tariff excluding VAT 2016/2017
N$ 115.00
N$ 17.00
N$ 132.00
All passenger service charges for foreign-bound flights are zero-rated for VAT administration purposes.
WHO REGULATES / CONTROLS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AIRPORT TAXES IN NAMIBIA?
The charging of these fees is regulated in compliance with ICAO Doc 9562. In Namibia, the NAC, in compliance with Doc 9562 and its mandate per the Airports Company Act. Both these statutory documents regulate and control the continued implementation, review and collection of these fees. HOW REGULARLY IS AIRPORT TAXES REVIEWED AND BY WHOM? The NAC reviews the charges in consultation with the Board of Airline Representatives (BAR), who represents the airlines, and aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), who represents general aviation operators. This review is conducted annually or as decided by the relevant parties in order for the fees to remain commensurate with ever escalating operational and other costs. NAC has over the years invested billions of dollars into its key capital projects to improve amongst others; runways and terminal facilities at its various airports.
WHAT ARE AIRPORT TAXES USED FOR? Airport tax is one of the key revenue streams of any airport and is levied on passengers to recover the cost of running and for the up keep of passenger terminal facilities that are dedicated to passenger services, including the costs of security services attributable thereto (unless security services are charged for separately), and the cost of ground handling facilities and services attributable to passenger arrivals and departures.
In line with its mission and vision , the NAC ensures that every experience at landing and departure is of world - class standard and airport taxes play an integral part in making it all possible.
We hope we have answered your questions. If you have any more questions or comments about our airports feel free to contact us: Namibia Airports Company 154 Independence Avenue, Sanlam Centre, 5th Floor PO Box 23061 Windhoek, Namibia Tel: +264 (0) 61 295 5127 Fax: +264 (0) 61 295 5022 E-mail: pr@airports.com.na
www.airports.com.na
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Access to Foreign Exchange Services wherever you are
Oshifo
When visiting our beautiful country, we want to be sure that you have access to Foreign Exchange Services, no matter where you go. Bank Windhoek caters for all your foreign exchange and banking needs offering you American Express agencies, a large distribution network of 55 branches and agencies as well as 347 ATM’s and Cash Express Machines across Namibia.
Bank Windhoek Branches / Agencies and ATMs Bureau de Change / Foreign Exchange Services and American Express / Bank Windhoek Joint Venture
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