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TransNamib Tackles Safety Issues Tanya Calitz After a very disastrous year on the railway, TransNamib has finally decided to launch a railway safety campaign. It was held in Walvis Bay this week, seeing that most of their incidents have taken place in Erongo Region over the past year. The Namib Independent has reported, over the past twelve months, on several incidents involving TransNamib within the Erongo Region. Who can forget the dreadful tragic accident which caused a young girl to lose both her arm and leg, or the death of one of TransNamib’s own when a train derailed in the Arandis vicinity, or when wagons filled with sulphuric acid crashed through the barricades at the Waterfront, or the two recent collisions with trucks at the railway crossing in town. These are just a few of the 19 incidents over the past year, which motivated the company to take drastic measures in ensuring a safer railway for the nation, but very importantly their own workforce, TransNamib Holdings CEO, Ms Sara Naanda said during her speech at the Safety campaign launch. To kick off their safety initiative, TransNamib has erected new warning signs at the crossings in town, as well as re-painted the poles and road signs, to ensure better visibility of the crossings in town. The company has also put up posters of their campaign, with the logo, ‘Stay Alert . . . to be Safe.’ Several key delegates attended TransNamib’s launch, and applauded them for taking action. “We are very pleased that TransNamib has recognised the threat, and is taking action through launching this initiative. Continued on Page 3

British Tourist Dies In Dunes Woman Loses Life in Sandboarding Accident While Taking Part in Fitness Adventure Namibia Lavrenty Repin

in Fitness Adventure Namibia, dunes ten kilometres outside a fitness exchange program, Swakopmund. A 28-year-old British female, died early Wednesday afternoon The accident occurred at around who was reportedly taking part while Sandboarding on the 13h00, in the dunes located to the

right of the back road between large but thin piece of wood to go Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. The down the dune. victim was using the common lieWhen she reached the bottom down board, essentially a waxed, of the dune, she is said to have Continued on Page 3

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Accident Casualty There is Hope! Road Figures Set To Break Record Lavrenty Repin In what is a sad realisation, 2013 is in the midst of surpassing last year’s record fatality count on Namibia’s deathly roads, following MVA Fund’s statistics released as part of their ‘Festive Season Road Safety Campaign.’ 544 people have already lost their lives on Namibia’s roads this year.

To set a precedent, during the 2012 festive season alone, 94 persons died and the overall number of fatalities in 2012 was 561, the highest recorded for the past five years. For the first time, the MVA Fund and the National Road Safety Council have joined hands this year to battle the expected rise of accidents during the festive season. The Erongo region is one of the

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five regions with the highest accident statistics; accordingly roadblocks at Karibib, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay have been operational since Monday. According to the MVA Fund, the officers on duty will be on the lookout predominantly for speeding, drinking and driving as well as overloaded and unfit vehicles, which are the leading causes of fatal road crashes in Namibia. This will be done through close monitoring at road blocks, increased highway patrols and air patrolling. Over the last five years, Namibia recorded around 13,000 accidents in which over 2,000 people lost their lives and over 21,000 were injured. This year law enforcement will focus on younger drivers specifically, following reports that persons between the ages of 16 and 35 are “over-represented” in road traffic fatalities. According to statistics collated by the MVA Fund, “203 young people were killed in crashes while 2377 were injured in 2012 alone. Therefore, this year’s festive season campaign will feature targeted interventions specifically for this age group.” NAMPOL Deputy InspectorGeneral James Tjivikua words were stern when he said, “All motorists are warned to adhere to the prescribed speed limit in order to avoid road fatalities, not only during the festive season but at any time when undertaking a journey.” However, complaints from the public were raised yet again at the failure of the roadblock outside Swakopmund to move to a different location, as currently it can be bypassed from both directions.

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Walvis Bay Town Centre Tanya Calitz

A pedestrian was run over by a VW Golf in the middle of Walvis Bay’s town centre on Wednesday afternoon. According to eyewitnesses the lady in the Golf was speeding when she hit the unsuspecting man who was allegedly crossing the road in front of the International University of Management (IUM). Upon impact, the man was flung onto the roof of

the car, and landed on his side. St Gabriel Community Trust Ambulance rushed to the scene and found the injured pedestrian still on the roof, able to speak. According to Gabriela Teleman, founder of the Ambulance Service the man sustained minor injuries, with a closed fracture of his lower leg. “We rushed the victim to the Walvis Bay State Hospital, where he received further treatment,” Teleman told the Namib Independent.

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TransNamib Tackles Safety After Disastrous Year “We have had enough incidents on the railway line,” said the spokesperson Ms Adelheid Kandjala, for the Governor of Erongo Region, Hon. C J Mutjavikua, before also thanking them for their service and dedication to our nation. In a speech delivered by Chief of Traffic, Mr Eben Platt, he said that it is a great challenge to safeguard our railway crossings, but with the support of the community it can be done. There was a lot of emphases, from all the speakers, on the community’s co-operation, and that every person should be alert, obey traffic signs, and take responsibility for their own safety. “All residents have a responsibility when it comes to ensuring safety on the roads and our crossings. Please change your attitudes and approach when it comes to obeying traffic

signs,’ Platt pleaded. Another crucial and most probably biggest part of TransNamib’s bid to ensure a safer workplace and railway line, is collaborating with the South Africa Railway Safety Regulator, who will be compiling a safety report for TransNamib Holdings, with strategic plans to implement in aid of approving their safety record. According to TransNamib’s Board chairman, Mr Festus Lameck, the company has for many years been self-regulating in regards to safety, but has since the many unfortunate incidents decided to take action with no further delays, and get experts in to assess the situation and guide the company in the right direction to ensure a safer environment for all. “We have sought out this SA team to now assist us, and point out

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our weak areas. They are a smart partner in guiding TransNamib to have a much safer railway,” Lameck said. CEO of South Africa Railway Safety Regulator, Mr Nkululeko Poya, also took the stand at the safety event and said that as a regulator they are not here to put the company under cross fire, but will, without a doubt point out all the flaws in operation to ensure a safer environment. “If there are flaws in management we will point it out. Our aim is to investigate on what the underlying causes are for the recent and current incidents, and compile a report to help the company recognise the areas in which they need to improve. We will be looking at each incident over the past years, investigate and find the root causes for the issues,” Poya explained. Poya also said that it is in each company’s best interest to have a good safety record, because an unsafe one costs the company money and decreases the profit, but a smoothly operating one insures more profit. “One cannot expect a healthy growing economy without a sufficient transport sector. An adequate transport sector is the heartbeat of every flourishing economy,” Poya said.

British Tourist Dies In Dunes

Woman loses life in Sandboarding Accident while taking part in Fitness Adventure Namibia Continued from Page 1

attempted to stand up multiple times before collapsing. A Far-Out tour guide, who was later treated for dehydration, carried her up to the dune and proceeded with CPR. E-med rescue services attempted in vain to resuscitate her. It is unclear whether she succumbed to injuries sustained during her descend down the dune. Disturbed dug out sand was

allegedly seen around the area of her collapse, suggesting that she toppled, although witnesses could not verify this. She is also reported to have had a pre-existing heart condition. This terrible misfortune is the second of its kind to rock the popular Swakopmund Sandboarding sport. Previously a man passed away after having a heart-attack on the dunes.

Mayor Kambueshe, congratulations on your re-elections and thank you for talking to the Namib Independent. I would like to begin by yet again focusing briefly on the highlights, achievements and challenges during your first term in office. If we look at the town of Swakopmund, it’s one of the track setters. But we have to compete Swakopmund against the world, not against other towns. Considering that we are in the tourism market, we must be ready to participate on the global tourism level. Although we’re developing very quickly in town, which is a great thing, we are not keeping the same equilibrium with places like Mondesa, DRC and Tamariskia. And this is a challenge, but my biggest highlight is that when the other councillors and I arrived, we made a pledge to the DRC that it will be our first priority, and it’s a pledge that we have kept, regardless of the funny comments you may see from some of the voters. And yet, currently, one of the most pressing and controversial issues is DRC formalisation? DRC has comes a long way. The statutory process to establish a township is not simple, it doesn’t happen overnight. This process has been highly challenging and complex. But it’s also fair to admit that there are parts where we could have done a much better job. It was a big challenge but now we can actually see the light in the tunnel. What exactly is happening for the DRC? First, the tender for the bulk services has been awarded. Second the contractor has sent in blueprints for six hectares and will begin work in January. A N$300

million investment is coming in from the Government, to be finalised in a meeting next week. When you get this good news it’s difficult not to be excited. Realistically, how soon can the people of DRC see and feel the change? We realistically see that this will happen next year, this is a realistic assumption. It won’t happen today or tomorrow, but all of the things I mentioned show progress. By the end of next year there will be a change. And I’m confident that in 20 years’ time there will be no more shacks and shebeens in Swakopmund. DRC is on the way out. Tim Ekandjo of MTC suggested that if there is, quote, “input from the town,” that they may host next year’s NAMA Awards in Swakopmund. Is this something that you’re considering? Last year this was the very same activity I embarked on. Unfortunately we didn’t have any infrastructure of that capacity, now we do. I’ve got my eye glued on that, make no mistake, any other town must be ready for stiff competition. You often encourage and advocate the importance of tourism, what do you think should change so that this town becomes an international tourist destination? To change and transform as a community, we must do that holistically. We lack authenticity, as much as we have all this infrastructure and activities, we don’t use it to the maximum. We are renowned for a clean environment and peaceful and socially atmosphere, we have various ethnic groups that live together, yet we don’t appreciate it. The event of Kuska speaks so much of the diversity of Swakopmund, yet people want to look at it from different angles, if anything it should entice other people to be

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proud of their cultural [heritage]. What plans do you have to grow the tourism sector in Swakopmund? We must change our infrastructure; we have to give people international standards. The majority of tourists come from high density population areas, if we want to uplift business tourism we need to accommodate these people. Few people want to wait six hours at the Windhoek airport. We need to uplift our airports, including the Swakopmund airports. What are your words ahead of the economically vital, but challenging festive season? This thing comes every year, and yet every year we’re caught off guard. We used to have people coming to Swakopmund from Walvis Bay for the festive season, but it isn’t happening because we are complacent and we think that things will stay the same, it’s happening again. Crime is on the increase because our efforts are not being maximised. I was shocked to learn that when it comes to the roadblock it is completely ineffective. But when it comes to the economic injections I am confident. The Neighbourhood Watch has grown to a substantial force. Some say that the emergence of the Neighbourhood Watch is an indication of the ineffectiveness of local law enforces. Do you agree with this statement? What is your viewpoint on it? I concur with that. When we come to crime prevention I take my hat off to the Swakopmund Neighbourhood Watch. In my opinion the police can do a much better job. However I do sympathise with the structure within the police, it’s insufficient. The NB is not there to replace the police. But it is doing an absolutely marvellous job

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and should be an inspiration. You have in the past spoken out against some of your colleagues, have you rectified your differences? I have a duty to the community, subject to that if something is conducted and needs ratification; I’m obliged to do that. I speak as the mayor of the town, not on a personal level. What is your most influential motto, which you live and lead by? I believe that the ethics of transparency are the strategy for sustainability.

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Topnaar Traditional Chiefs’ Wives Score a First Dorcas Mhungu The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Rosalia Nghidinwa, has commended wives of the chiefs of the Topnaar Traditional Authority for taking the leading role in community income generating projects. Nghidinwa was speaking at the end of a weeklong skills training course in Walvis Bay for the traditional Chiefs’ wives, which was the first such training in Erongo region and the country. She said as the principal advisors to their husbands their involvement in community projects is augmenting government’s

efforts to alleviate poverty and unemployment while advancing Vision 2030 goals. “This in itself shows the Chiefs’ wives have the interest of the Namibian people at heart. Women empowerment is the tool to gender equality and 50/50 representation, which does not mean to be part of the decision making alone but importantly to be part of the economic sector, which is male dominated,” Nghidinwa said. She urged the women to take up projects in tourism and benefit from the natural resources, adding that the poverty and unemployment alleviation incentives for women in Namibia cannot be left to the

line ministry alone but can be complemented by community projects. Nghidinwa said ministries such as, Trade and Industry through their Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) credit scheme; Agriculture, Water and Forestry with their equipment and materials facility as well as Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) assist to boost capacity building by providing training to beneficiaries. The minister also donated clothing materials to the women for their sewing projects. The donation was a welcome surprise. The special advisor to Karas Governor, Lucia Basson, commended

the Chiefs’ wives for attending the workshop as improving skills and knowledge is valuable and equips the women with the ability to address the diverse challenges and issues in traditional communities. Mayor of Walvis Bay Municipality, Uilika Nambahu, said women play an important role in ensuring that

important religious, customary and traditional values are imparted to children to preserve the cultural heritage that defines the people of Namibia. “I encourage you to remain proud of your language and norms; not lose sight of who you are even in the face of the prospects of domination by western and other cultures,” Nambahu said.

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Dorcas Mhungu The curtain is coming down on male dominance on the political landscape and the occupation of key decision making positions. Speaker of the National Assembly, Theo Ben Gurirab, says Namibia must now walk its talk on implementing gender equality to correct this imbalance. In a speech read on his behalf by the Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare at the historic Women in Politics and Decision Making in Namibia Workshop at Walvis Bay Friday, Gurirab said the government of Namibia subscribed to the 50/50 gender parity

which the gender balance is being implemented. Only 20.9 percent of national parliamentarians were female as of July 2013, a slow increase from 11.6 percent in 1995. By June 2013 only eight women had served as Head of States, and 13 as Heads of Government. Rwanda has the highest number of women parliamentarians worldwide; women hold 56.3 percent of seats in the lower house. Globally there are 37 states in which women make up less than ten percent of parliamentarians in single or lower houses. Dr Syad said UN Women in partnership with Global Compact is advocating incorporating other entities in adapting the “Women Empowerment Principles” to promote equal participation of women at work places. However, one of the presenters, Professor Joseph Diescho, was sceptical and warned women of trying to change a situation whose roots are firmly embedded even in biblical times and other religions of the world. He spoke with conviction that, in the forthcoming 2014 general elections, the hope of attaining the 50/50 representation in Parliament is a pipe dream.

Drawing contemptuous mourns from the majority of women in attendance the eloquent professor said a lot needs to be done to change the mindset of decision makers strongly guided by steadfast traditional norms and values. The conference, well attended by more than 150 delegates, was convened to provide the country an opportunity to learn from the SADC region holistic ways of empowering women and include them in the political leadership and decision making positions in political parties, parliament, regional and local authorities.

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requirement through various international policies. It is now time for their implementation. Gurirab said all the legal frameworks are in place and it is time to put them into practice. “This conference comes at the right time as Namibia is preparing to go to the polls for general and Presidential elections late next year. "And this should be seen as one of the major steps in preparation of elections to ensure that all political parties have drafted women in their party lists from the top and not just somewhere at the end of the list,” Gurirab said. The Speaker said the gender equality and equity motion has been misunderstood to say women want too much power yet, the women are asking for equal representation in parliament and other influential civic and social positions. He noted that the number of women in parliament, which had been rising in the last election tumbled from 30 percent to 25

percent. A lot needs to be done to in order to comply with the SADC Protocol on Gender Development 50/50 gender parity whose deadline is 2015. Gurirab urged political parties in Namibia to amend their constitutions and manifestos to align them with the SADC Protocol, adding that the electoral laws should be amended to make the zebra style mechanism mandatory to all political parties. The Deputy Representative and Officer in Charge of UN Women Southern Africa, Dr Sadiq Syed said the conference was a huge step towards practical actualisation of women’s right to participate equally and fully in public life. Doctor Syad said despite the international conventions and constitutional guarantees of ensuring equality, huge disparities still exists and a lot needs to be done to promote equal representation of women in politics and decision making. He said 30 percent was considered the “critical mark” for women’s representation. As of July 2013, 35 countries, a paltry nine from Africa had attained the benchmark. Statistics availed by Dr Syad depict the snail pace at

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Spoils its Senior Citizens Dorcas Mhungu The Municipality of Walvis Bay hosted the annual Senior Citizens Christmas party yesterday, which was attended by pensioners and retirees. The Town Hall was busting at its seams so some people had to be seated in the entrance hall, signalling the intensity of the excitement and

gratitude to be able to live to celebrate another Christmas festive season. The Deputy Mayor, Benson Uakumbua, said the council honours the senior citizens every year to showcase its appreciation and gratitude, “to the front runners and front runners who carried the torch and build a strong foundation for Walvis Bay and our community.”

Tanya Calitz The Walvis Bay Convenience Centre WBCC (Engen filling station in town) sponsored brand new luminous safety jackets to Nampol’s Road Block team last week, along with the Merlus Group who sponsored drinks, and Cymot who donated some spotlights and a few safety vests. There to receive the gifts at the police station was Erongo Regional Commander, Commissioner Samuel // Hoebeb, and his heads of departments. “It is refreshing to see that the community sees our efforts and is supporting us during the festive season, when everyone else is

enjoying some down time with their families,” Commissioner //Hoebeb remarked. According to WBCC Owner, Mr Jannie Theron, road safety is close to their hearts, seeing that road users are what their business is all about. “The thought behind this donation was the fact that we really appreciate all the officers’ efforts in keeping us, our clients and the public safe on the roads, so we thought that it was time to give back to the police for all that they have done,” says Jannie. It took them eight months to find the right fabric for the safety jackets, Jannie’s wife Lillian told the Namib Independent at the hand-over.

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Blood Needed for the Holiday Season Staff Reporter The festive season is around the corner, which usually means an increased demand for blood and a decrease in willing and available blood donors. This usually leads to a blood shortage, which has a ripple effect well into the new year. According to Magda Krone from the Public Relations Office of the Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NAMBTS), blood is needed on a daily basis as it cannot be stockpiled. She continued to explain that every unit of blood consists of various components and is divided into different blood products. “These products are then given to patients, such as premature babies, mothers suffering from severe blood loss during child birth, cancer patients, trauma patients and those undergoing surgery according to their specific needs,” she said. Magda explained that the three main components of blood are red blood cells, plasma and platelets. “When separated for use in different products, the red cells can last up to 42 days and the plasma (when frozen) can last up twelve months. The platelets however last only five days.” The NAMBTS has a 550 unit weekly blood collection target, with the coast being responsible for collecting 110 units of blood every week in order to meet demands. According to Magda, they have initiated a ‘Donate Before You Go’ campaign from the beginning of November, where the NAMPBTS encourages the public to donate blood before they go on holiday. “The target of 3700 units is set to ensure that there will be a surplus blood supply for the Festive and New Year period. To date, we have collected 1870 units, which means that we are halfway.” Potential donors must be older than 16 years, weigh more than 50kg, lead a sexually safe lifestyle and enjoy good health. “It is important to eat a substantial meal three to four hours before donating blood,” she said. There are two regular donation clinics in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. On Mondays from 13h00 - 18h00 donors can give blood in Swakopmund at the Ferdinand Stich Street donation center. On Tuesdays, from 13h00 to 18h00, the Walvis Bay donors can give blood at the brand

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people that violence against women is a violation of their human rights. The minister said that, from statistics of reported cases, gender based violence is on the increase in Namibia and women are raped and murdered on a regular basis, including girls and children who are raped and physically abused. Nghidinwa said the rise in cases of domestic

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behaviour," so Nghidinwa. She told delegates that Namibia will follow the footsteps of Zimbabwe, which campaigns against gender based violence not only for the 16 days but the entire 365 days of the year. In a separate interview with Namib Independent, Nghidinwa agreed that gender based violence has many facets. Of concern is the prevalence of emotional violence whose consequences can lead to death and stress related health problems. While this form of violence has serious repercussions and can be inflicted by men on women and children, or by women on their spouses, there is no physical and visible scars to prove in a court of law that one has been emotionally abused. Nghidinwa said many people are suffering in the homes from emotional trauma and this is aggravated by the fact that the victims suffer in silence because of strong cultural norms and values that denigrate the sharing of information, especially matrimonial problems. “Culturally we are taught that it is not good to tell somebody about the private issues in your marriage, for instance, to someone because it is viewed as washing dirty linen in public. This results in people committing suicide while others end up in the psychiatry hospitals or turn into alcoholics and drug addicts to try and forget their pain and suffering. This has given social workers a lot of work to do as they have to counsel the victims and help them to handle their challenges tactfully.” Emotional or psychological violence, the minister explained, can come in the form of denying a spouse their conjugal rights, lack of communication among people - especially spouses; spouses not giving money to their unemployed spouses and other abuses that will stress the other person. Minister Nghidinwa is urging men, women and children to come forward when they find themselves in these situations or find someone close to talk to. The launch of the 16 Days Of Activism Against Gender Based Violence coincided with the closing of a three day conference of Women in Politics and Decision Making, which was attended by delegates from Angola, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. There was a minute of silence dedicated to victims who died as a result of gender based violence in Namibia.

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Fish and Omakunde Replace Chicken This Festive Season Honorine Kaze At a time when the local commodity chicken has become unaffordable to the common man, locally produced fish and traditional beans have landed on the market with respite. A Namsov subsidiary, United Fishing Enterprises (UFE), has brought in a unique fish and beans mixed product packed in delicious sauce, for the local market currently reeling from the skyrocketing chicken prizes. General Manager of UFE, Richard Ahrens, said the product is a result of extensive research run by the enterprise to trace the eating culture of Namibians. “This product is basically a result of what the Namibian people choose the most when they walk into a shop. We have, over several months, observed what customers mostly choose and it is mainly canned fish and beans; the reason being they are affordable and available for under N$10. Thus, we have come up with the idea to produce a can with mixed fish and beans for them,” Ahrens explained. The likeability of the product was recently tested in Walvis Bay and Otjiwarongo, with plans to take it

to Keetmanshoop, before spreading over the whole country this festive season. Joe Shafashike of Ekwao Fishmongers, stated: “These products can be found in Windhoek, Tsumeb, Oshakati, Oshikango and Walvis Bay, as well as in Outapi at Mamma Fresh and Ekwao Fishmongers, which are the two main distributors of the products. We are trying our utmost best to have the product in all Namibian towns before Christmas.” He further mentioned that the general public has responded very well to the products, making them competitive in the market and also boosting his oncesmall ‘ka-business’. Major retail outlets such as Shoprite, Spar and Pick n' Pay are already demanding the local tinned product. Ahrens noted, “It is regrettable that most products have an easy distribution option for the northern part of the country. However, the south is mostly lacking in distribution of Namibian products; therefore, I want to be the first one to distribute fish and beans cans in the south." Last year, UFE also produced the Ekunde beans, which go through a commercial canning process of indigenous beans.

SpelQuizBee to Be Hosted in Walvis Bay for the First Time Erongo Region will have the privilege of hosting this year’s SpelQuizBee (Namibia’s National High School Spelling and Quiz Competition) for the first time. The competition was started in 2011 and has gained popularity throughout the country ever since. At a media press conference on Wednesday, it was announced that Duneside High School will be hosting the competition on 29 November at

their school premises. This year’s aim was to involve 180 secondary schools and 12 000 learners. The SpelQuizBee is an initiative by the Ministry of Education to help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts, develop correct English usage and foster a reading culture. Its uniqueness lies in its practicability with a grand prize of N$30 000.

Dillish Mathews Raises Funds for Charity at the Coast Siglinde de Villiers Dillish Mathews, winner of the 2013 Big Brother Africa Reality Series called The Chase, will be visiting the coast this weekend to share her experiences as well as raise funds for charity.

“I really did not expect to win. It was a complete surprise. Even now, a month later, I am still in shock,” Dillish expressed in an exclusive interview with the Namib Independent. Most people know Dillish from the Big Brother Africa Reality Series. However, before she entered the show, she was a successful entrepreneur running her own business. Needless to say, her clients increased dramatically ever since she returned from the reality series. “Currently I struggle to keep up with my clients. People all over the world are ordering products from my beauty shop.” According to Dillish, season 8 of Big Brother Africa was called the Chase because people chased for money and fame, but most of all for love. “I learned a lot about myself as well as many lessons in the Big Brother House. “One of them is to be independent and to depend on myself. There was a lot of fear in the house, but now I feel that there is nothing to fear in the world.” Apart from the lessons learned during the series, Dillish said that she has come to appreciate the outside world, after the long stay in the Big Brother house. “I enjoy the little things in life, the trees and birds, things that I never noticed before.” What advice would she give to young people? “Follow your dreams and do not let anyone tell you otherwise. Be adventurous and follow your heart.” Dillish will appear at Rio Copa in Walvis Bay on 29 November and at Infinity Lounge in Swakopmund on 30 November. During those two evenings, people can pose with the Big Brother Star and have their pictures taken, each costing N$10.

The monies collected will then be donated to a charity organisation at the coast. “I am really excited and looking forward to interacting with people at the coast,” Dillish said. “I can hardly wait.” Another of Dillish's latest achievements is the Royal Hope Foundation. “I started this Foundation to help women and children, especially children,” she said. Dillish said that the foundation is still at its beginning stages but they are working on programs to implement soon.

“This is about affordability, accessibility and quality, which equals to a tremendous public response,” added Ahrens. The tinned beans and fish come with a variety of fish, which include red fish, canned pilchards, and Horse Mackerel mixed with the traditional

‘Omakunde’ beans. The fish are divided according to sizes, trading as 16-plus, 17-plus, 18-plus, 19-plus, 20-plus and 25plus. They cost as low as N$14 per kilogram and are packaged in boxes. Article Compliments of The Villager

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Effective at the Coast Siglinde de Villiers Namibia’s future and most valuable resource is its children. Ongoing law reforms and changes in the education system attempt to curb child abuse, yet the question remains as to why child abuse is still so prevalent at the coast, as was highlighted by the Namib Independent last week. According to the Namibian Constitution, all members of the human family have a right to freedom, peace, life and the pursuit of happiness and these rights should be protected and respected. It continues to assert that children are not allowed to be subjected to any form of torture, inhumane, cruel or degrading treatment. Notwithstanding this law, there still exists a large gap between what is written on paper and what happens in reality. A large portion of this gap is attributed to education. In an effort to close some of this gap, the Ministry of Education decreed that primary school education should be free. According to School

Counsellor Martin Plaatjies for the Erongo Region, this has led to more children being enrolled in schools. “Through schools, children are made more aware of their rights and what to do in cases of abuse in order to protect themselves,” she said. “We have implemented many programs and employ full time life skills teachers as well as responsible counsellors in all schools. “We have noticed that all these various programs definitely decreased child abuse at the coast,” Plaatjies said. Despite this improvement, an Investigating Officer at the Nampol Women and Child Protection Unit in Walvis Bay revealed that most children who do not attend school are still victims of abuse. A late study done by Lotta N Ambunda and Willard T Mugadza about the protection of children’s rights in Namibia stated that there is a great number of children who are unaware of their rights. Another contributing factor to child abuse is the lack of awareness on the part of parents about children’s rights.

“One of the barriers we face is that the law is only in English and has not been translated into other languages,” the Investigating Officer said. This lack of information perpetuates hostile cultural practices and traditions, such as the whole community being responsible for raising a child or the belief that a child can only be taught respect through violence, justifying child abuse. “These values instilled in children allows this type of abuse to go on without ever being detected, protecting the offender,” Ambunda said. In turn, parents feel obliged to adhere to these traditions in order to not lose face in the coastal community. According to the report, another key factor as to why child protection laws do not help the plight of children at the coast is the lack of children’s courts and “the passive stance of the courts as the ultimate guardian of children.” Moreover, it is found that police officers, prosecutors, magistrates and judges appear not to be specially trained in handling children’s cases. Hence the protective system is

not fully functional and effective nor child friendly. Magadza said that law reform should focus on prevention and early intervention to protect children and not on the prosecution of parents, for this is seldom in the best interest of the child. “We need more protection for victims of rape and sexual abuse in terms of the act and stiffer sentences for perpetrators,” the report said. The Namib Independent tried to establish how many child abuse

offenders actually get prosecuted and sentenced and how many cases are followed through from beginning to end. However, at the time of going to press, this information was not yet compiled. “While there has been progress in developing appropriate measures for children, there are still significant gaps in dealing with children in the criminal justice system,” Ambunda concluded.

New Canned Maasbanker from the Coast

Tanya Calitz Erongo Marine Enterprises (EME) and Etosha Fishing came together in an effort to honour Fisheries Minister Bernard Esau’s appeal to the fishing sector to create more jobs in their industry by adding value to their products. This is exactly what the two companies did by producing a new product called Efuta Maasbanker, which is horse mackerel in a can. It comes in three flavours, namely chilli sauce, tomato sauce and brine. The New Efuta Maasbanker cans are ‘dressed’ in the colours of the traditional Oshiwambo cloth, the Ondhelela, which served as inspiration for the product’s proud Namibian stance. The product will go on sale from next week and can be found in Shoprite Stores nationwide. “Today we are celebrating the launch of the new and proudly Namibian product from our very own Atlantic Ocean, but more importantly, we are witnessing the result of two leaders in the fishing industry synergising their efforts and operations to add value to Namibia’s most abundant fish resource, while at the same time creating jobs,” said Muetulamba Shingenge-Haipinge, Managing Director of Erongo Marine Enterprises at the product launch held on Walvis Bay Lagoon. Sketching the prelude to the joint venture, Shingenge-Haipinge explained that EME, a leader in the horse mackerel fishing sector, was only able to offer limited number of job opportunities to Namibians through its sea-based operations. In contrast, Etosha Fishing had the foremost

advanced onshore canning facility in Southern Africa and could offer more job opportunities to Namibians. However, Etosha’s canning plant was not operating at full capacity due to limitations of the prevailing total allowable catch for pilchards. To the contrary, horse mackerel, the largest sector measured in volumes, is not the largest in offering job opportunities to Namibia. The Hon. Minister Bernard Esau in his address at the launch noted that horse mackerel industry is one of the most valuable fisheries in Namibia as it is the second largest economic contributor in terms of the fishing sector. “Apart from being a major economic contributor, horse mackerel is the most commonly consumed fish species in the country. We can see the importance of horse mackerel to our nation and how vital it is to manage it properly. “Thus we need to ensure the responsible and sustainable utilisation of the resource itself. Without the horse mackerel fishery, the fishing industry and its benefits to Namibians will be compromised,” said the Minister. Esau lastly remarked that he wants to see more fish products which are produced locally, and consumed by our domestic markets. “I want to see a 30% increase in local fish distribution within our own markets, and I will base my next quota allocation according to that,” he said. “Through value adding we will address the challenges of unemployment. Creating jobs through my ministry is of utmost importance,” the Minister ended.

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You may find damaged or rotten boards that need replacing. Most floor boarding is simply butted together and can be prised up with a wide-bladed cold chisel.

If you find loose boards that have been lifted to install central heating or electrics, nail battens along the edges of the adjacent joists so that the board will sit flush with the rest of the floor. Drill small clearance holes in each corner of the board to stop the wood splitting and screw into place. Make sure the screws are at least 2mm below the surface.

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Step Four: Close Up Gaps Large gaps can cause draughts and spoil the look of the floor. If possible, prise up the surrounding boards on the side nearest the wall and shift all the boards together before nailing back. A simpler method of dealing with just one or two gaps is to cut a sliver of timber to fill the gap. Smear both sides with glue and hammer into place. Dead knot holes and minor damage can be repaired with wood filler.

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Use a nail punch and work methodically across the floor, feeling for raised nails.

Step Six: Start Sanding Work diagonally across the boards with the floor sander. If the boards aren't stained and in good condition, start with the medium grade sanding sheets. Otherwise, start with the coarse grade sheets. Work slowly across the room, overlapping each strip and keeping the machine moving all the time to stop ruts forming. Crisscross the room in the opposite direction to remove deep stains. Once you have sanded away the worst of the staining swap to the medium grade sheets and sand in the direction of the boards. Finish off with the fine abrasive again working up and down the boards.

Step Five: Nail Down Raised Nails

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Step Seven: Finish The Room's Edges To finish off the edges of the room, use the round edging sander. Start with the coarse discs and work through the grades of abrasive in the same way. Work as close to the skirting boards as possible. Use an old chisel for scraping dirt out of the corners.

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Step Eight: Clean The Sanded Boards Vacuum the floor. To remove the finer dust, wipe over the new surface with a cloth dampened with white spirit. This will also remove any grease and dirt left on the surface. Make sure you wear soft-soled shoes at this stage to protect the unsealed floor.

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Step Nine: Seal The Boards It's essential the boards are sealed with either a clear wood finish or paint. Make sure the varnish you choose is flooring grade. Brush or roller on at least two coats (three for hard-wearing areas such as hallways) in the direction of the grain. Leave to dry overnight.

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Hold various room elements, such as a swatch of yellows, whereas halogen lighting is cooling and your curtains and sofa fabric or pillows that you tends to enhance blues and greens. have as accents, up to the new colour to see how they work together. Congratulations! A new coat of just the right paint colour pulls a room together to enhance both the Light hugely affects colour and how it is perceived. value of the home and your pleasure. Incandescent lighting tends to warm up reds and Source: realtor.com

If you're stuck for ideas, you can use the colour wheel as a guide to the colours that will work well with your fabric. Another increasingly common process for assessing paint colour is to visit a paint manufacturer's website. Many now have tools where you can select a colour and see it applied to a virtual room. Once you've found three colours you like, try purchase samples of each to try out on an area of your wall. By trying out three colours at a time, you'll save on trips to the paint store. Make sure they provide you with more than enough paint to cover a wall area large enough to get a sense for whether or not you like the colour. Once you've painted a portion of your wall with the sample paint, wait for it to dry before you decide how it looks. Paint colour will always look different when it is wet than it will when it is dry. After it's dry, be sure to examine it both in the day and at night with the room lights on for a complete sense of what the colour will be.

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Why You Need a Home Loan Deposit Housing in Namibia remains a hot topic, be it because of prices, availability or affordability. FNB Namibia, the forerunner in home loans, remains committed to ensuring that as many Namibians as possible will be able to buy or build their own home. “We believe that a property remains one of the best investments a customer can make – not only because of peace of mind that no one can take the roof over your head away from you, but also because of the fact that this investment will always yield a positive growth,” says Thomas Slabbert, Head of Home Loans at FNB Namibia. Not only does FNB Namibia publish a regular article about the housing index, but would also

like to present the public out there with some well researched information to assist customers to make informed decisions. Today’s article concentrates on the deposit and why it is important. Slabbert advises, “Putting down a deposit, even a minimal amount can greatly benefit a home buyer as people who demonstrate the ability to save are typically considered lower risk by the banks. “For many owners your home will be your biggest asset, so the more it can work for you and help you create wealth, the better. This starts as early as when considering buying a property and saving for a deposit.”

Around half of all new home loan applicants are for 100% loans, which means that the applicant does not have the intention of putting a deposit down. First-time buyers are least likely to have a deposit available and they are increasing in prominence. According to the FNB 2013 Q2 Estate Agent Survey 22% of new buyers are first-time home buyers. The limited supply of new affordable units is causing the house prices to increase. This makes it even more important for buyers to put down a deposit to enable them to afford the monthly repayment. There is no right amount for a deposit, banks typically ask for anything from 10% to 20% deposit.

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Thursday, 28 November 2013 However, if customers are unable to afford such a high amount at the time, even 5% is better than no deposit at all. Customers should also take into account that there are many other costs to consider when buying property, like transfer duty, registration and initiation fees. Slabbert says, “We find that many customers who have saved additional funds or have a surplus after selling their previous property still apply for a 100% bond with the view to deposit the additional funds after the bond is registered. “While depositing funds after registration will bring down the capital and reduce the amount of interest charged to the bond, it is not the most effective way to use your savings; it is far more beneficial to put down a deposit for a bond upfront.” New homeowners need to realise that owning a home can be expensive in different ways. “Rates, taxes and general maintenance on a larger freestanding house add up quickly and can sometimes end up getting to the point where it is no longer affordable,” cautions Slabbert. First-time buyers seem to be much more interested in higher density units where some of the communal costs are shared while a number of existing owners are scaling down to save on the increasing running costs of a property. Many homeowners scale down later on in life to access some of the capital saved in a property. This enables the funds to be reinvested somewhere else for better returns or help to top-up a retirement fund. “Our 2013 Q2 Estate Agent survey reflects that house prices are currently increasing by 20% per annum and houses take 101 days to sell. It is only natural that the value of these properties would have appreciated during these lengthy selling times,” adds Slabbert.

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Creating a Room for Your Toddlers to Sleep Soundly One of the first signs that your newborn has graduated into the toddler stage of their development is when he or she starts attempting or successfully manages to climb out of their crib when the crib’s mattress is on the lowest height setting. This can be a challenging time sleep-wise for the toddler because they will usually be too big for their crib yet too small for their own regular-sized bed. In addition to this, leaving the security of their enclosed sleeping quarters for the first time can be difficult for some toddlers to accept and this can also sometimes impact sleeping habits.

If you find yourself in the position of trying to help your toddler sleep more soundly at night, try these tips. Before long, you should notice your child sleeping better, and when this happens, it means you will too. Choose a Crib that Converts Into a Bed Many cribs these days are designed to grow with your baby so they can easily transform from a crib into a small bed that’s perfect for a toddler. This transition incorporates the same mattress that was in the crib, and the act of actually seeing their crib changed into their bed often makes it easier for the toddler to accept the new bed. If your crib does not convert into a bed, choose a toddler bed that is low to the ground with removable side rails. The bed’s low height will allow the toddler to get out of bed by his or herself while the guard rails will stop your child from rolling out of bed. Position the Bed Smartly Within the Room Toddlers are very sensitive when it comes to drastic temperature variations in their bedrooms, so think carefully about where you want to place the bed. It should not be too close to any heater or central air conditioning vents and it should be far enough away from windows and doors so the toddler doesn’t feel any drafts. In addition, because toddlers are more mobile and active than newborns, it will also be very important to keep the bed away from any curtain or blind cords. Ideally, the bed should stick out into the room rather than placing one side of the bed against a wall as this makes it too easy for a toddler to get trapped between the mattress and the wall. Practice Care Using Older Furniture Some parents like to use furniture that has long been passed down through the generations. This can be risky because if the furniture is painted, the paint could contain lead. Remember, just because your child has grown out of his crib doesn’t mean he won’t still chew on the wood. If you’re unsure about the paint, you should consider either having it all stripped off and refinished using a non-toxic product or repainting it using non-lead containing paint. Soften the Bedroom Floor If your toddler’s bedroom has a hard surface floor, place something soft along the perimeter of the bed, like a few comforters or plush rugs. This will help soften the blow if your child accidentally falls out of bed. For added cushioning, you can also surround the bed with padded tiles like those used in gymnasiums. Bedding Care and Considerations If your toddler is sleeping with a featherPick a Quality Mattress filled pillow, then you should check The quality of your toddler’s mattress is very conducive to the quality of his it regularly to make sure no feathers sleep. Choosing a mattress that is made from all-natural fibres like wool or are coming out of the casing. Loose cotton provides scientifically-proven sleep benefits, such as moisture-wicking feathers can be a choking hazard. In properties, heat dissipation and temperature regulation. The mattress should addition, if you use traditional laundry also be fire retardant. detergents, always make sure the sheets, pillow cases and other bedding Place Monitors Away From the Bed materials are rinsed well before drying If you are continuing to use a baby monitor in your toddler’s room, place the them. monitor somewhere within the room where it can still pick up the sounds yet Detergents and softeners that contain far enough away from the bed that your child can not get to the wires. Baby heavy fragrances can aggravate monitors have also been shown to produce electromagnetic waves that could asthma and even produce rashes and affect a toddler’s sleep, so this is another reason to keep the monitor away from other allergic reactions in toddlers. your child’s bed.

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Wire a Ceiling Fan and Light Yourself Installing a ceiling fan is one of the most effective ways to help control your utility bills all year round. In summer, a ceiling fan reduces the need for the electric-hungry air conditioner and when the fan rotates in the correct direction (counter-clockwise), it can even help keep your upper rooms stay cooler by pushing the cooler air upstairs. In winter, a ceiling fan can help circulate warmed air more effectively when it's used on the low setting and set to rotate in a clockwise direction. This helps pull warm air that’s trapped in the upper corners of the room down into the living space, making the room more comfortable while minimising the use of the furnace.

Step 1: Turn Off the Power If you’re replacing an existing ceiling light with the new ceiling fan, you need to turn the power off to the circuit that feeds the existing light fixture. Don’t rely on simply turning off the wall switch; it’s too easy for someone to enter the room and accidentally flip it on while you’re working on the circuit. Stay safe – turn the circuit off at the breaker.

you can add even more functionality to the fan. Available in a wide range of styles, there’s a ceiling fan and light design to meet just about every room’s décor. Best of all, a ceiling fan isn’t that difficult to install, especially if it’s going to be replacing an existing ceiling light.

Step 7: Assemble the Ceiling Fan It is much easier to assemble the ceiling fan on the ground than it is hanging from the ceiling, so put the fan together before you hang it. Do not install the light bulbs or glass yet.

Step 8: Install the Ceiling Fan 1. Secure the ceiling fan’s bracket to the ceiling box.

Step 3: Assess the Situation A ceiling fan is significantly heavier than a regular ceiling light, so it will require a ceiling box that’s capable of supporting its weight. If the ceiling box that’s currently in the ceiling is not metal and if it is not braced to the joists, it will need to be replaced. If you have access to the attic above, it will be easier to remove the old box that way but if you don’t, you will have to use a hammer to break apart the box from below. If this is the case, be sure you wear eye protection as drywall dust may fall while doing this. You also need to be very careful you don’t damage the wires while trying to remove the ceiling box.

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3. Connect the ground wires together using a wire connector, wrap electrical tape around the connection and push the wires back into the ceiling box. 4. Connect the white wires together using a wire connector, wrap electrical tape around the connection and push the wires back into the ceiling box. 5. Connect the black wire (the fan leg) and the blue wire (the light leg) to the black wire in the ceiling box using a wire connector, wrap electrical tape around the connection and push the wires back into the ceiling box. 6. Slide the canopy up the extension rod and secure it to the mounting bracket using the included screws. 7. Install the light bulbs and the glass.

Step 9: Restore Power and Test Turn the circuit breaker back on and flip the wall switch on. Pull the lower chain on the fan to turn on the light. Pull the upper chain once to put the fan on high speed, pull it again for medium, pull it again for low and then again to turn the fan off completely. The direction of the blade rotation is set by the switch on the side of the fan’s housing.

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Woermann Brock Delights Kids with Christmas Cheer Lavrenty Repin

Ronel Toll of Woermann Brock was visibly excited and said she was overwhelmed by the impressive turn-out. In a release, Woermann Brock explained that this competition serves to motivate the children of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay to take action and responsibility for a brighter and better future for all.

Last Saturday Woermann Brock handed out gifts and awards to preprimary and primary school children responsible for decorating this year’s Christmas tree in the WB mall in Swakopmund, as part of their annual Christmas school competition.

A white-bearded Santa Clause also visited the mall to hand out gifts during the competition, which began three years ago and has grown bigger every year since. Cash prizes of over N$3,500 were handed over, and this coming Saturday the Woermann Brock stores in Walvis Bay will again be the place to be as the event comes to the harbour town. Be sure not miss out, at 9am on Saturday 30 November.

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Coastal Choir Cgals Ends the Year on a High Note Tanya Calitz Local choir group, the Cgals, ended off their year by performing their last show at the Dutch Lutheran Church last Sunday, and ended their last practise session the day before on a high note, when the legendary news reader Riaan Cruywagen paid them a visit. According to choir member Ezan Coetzee, the audience at their last concert was asked to bring some Christmas presents, which will be handed out to the residents of Welwitchia Old Age Home in Swakopmund.

“Through our shows and performances we try and help our community in need as much as possible,” Ezan Explained. The choir has been around since 1998, and has since grown a lot in numbers. The Cgals did their first performance away from home in 2011, when they had a very successful show in Windhoek. In 2012 the Cgals were invited to perform in Norway, and had many shows in various venues around Kristiansand. All the money the choir made in Norway was donated to the Sunshine Centre in Walvis Bay.

This year the Cgals had an even bigger achievement when they qualified to take part in the INTERKULTUR 8th World Choir Games, hosted in Riga, Latvia. “This is a great achievement for us seeing that there are choirs from all over the world who will be attending this event, and each choir had to send in a demo tape before they were invited,” Ezan explained. The Cgals will have two more Gala Events on the coast before flying to Latvia next year to take part in the World Choir Games.

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(Viewing 4 December) Municipal Stores in John Ovenstone street Walvis. (follow our sign boards) The following must be sold to the highest bidder: Isuzu Bakkie 2.5D 1999 Opel Corsa 1.7 2002 Ford Bantam 1.3 2005 Citi Golf 1.3 1999 2 X Toyota Tazz 1.3 2003 Isuzu KB 250 bakkie 2001 Toyota Hilux 2.4 4X4 1996 Trailers Isuzu Freighter 800 2003 2 X Nissan Cabster 35 (Tipper) Ford Ranger 2.5 bakkie 2002 Nissan 1400 LDV 2000 Toyota Stallion LDV 1992 Nissan Patrol 4X4 Massey Ferguson tractor Toyota Stallion Nissan NP300 D/C 2004 Much more coming Building material, Office furniture, Electronics, Restaurant equipment, Garden tools, Workshop tools, Tyres, Shelving Much more coming N$5 000 refundable deposit Terms and conditions apply

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Erf 1118 Serviced & improved: No. 255 Nangolo Mbumba drive, Walvis Bay Land size: 1 250 m2 Zoning: General Residential 1 (newly zoned) Valuation: N$1 650 000

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Walvis bay N$7 000 neg Nissan hardbody 2009 model Contact: 081 487 3250 UK Vehicle Importation facilitated on your behalf by the experts. Strictly 2005 models and above. Any kind of vehicle or truck sought. Contact us on 081 347 1558 or 085 623 0513 or email: info@ crystalclearing.com.na to Rent FLATLET TO RENT Walvisbay - Town (behind Municipality) 1 x Bedroom, Open Plan Kitchen lounge, Shower, Garage. Full Bouquet DSTV – includes, Water and Electricity. N$3 900 pm Deposit: N$3 000 Up front Contact: 081 314 6628

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Newly build Units Excellent Investment 2 x bedroom Units with single garage N$579 000 2 x bedroom Units with tandem garage N$625 000 Plus each Unit with balcony or garden Chantell @ 081 207 2105 / 081 618 1667

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VACANCY Bar Staff & Waiters Permanent and Temporary positions available. Post or hand deliver your CV to The Raft Restuarant. PO Box 2962 The Esplanade The Lagoon Walvis Bay or email: theraft@iway.na DO NOT FAX Closing Date 5th December 2013

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Rezoning Notice Take notice that Bruce Stewart on behalf of the registered owners of Erf 1541 Kuisebmond, intends to apply to the Walvis Bay Municipality for: • Rezoning of Erf 1541 Kuisebmond from ‘ Single Residential’ with a density of 1/300m² to ‘General Residential’ with a density of 1/150m², • Consent to use Erf 1541 for General Residential purposes with the new density of 1/150m². Erf 1541 is located in Anchovy Crescent Street, Kuisebmond. This Erf is currently zoned ‘Single Residential’ with a density of 1/300m² and is 727m² in extent. There is currently a main dwelling on the erf. It is the intension to upgrade to a higher density to allow to add two extra flats and to sell them as separate dwellings as sectional title units. Further take note that the locality plan of the Erf lies for inspection at the Walvis Bay Town Planning notice board. Further take note that any person objecting to the proposed use of land as set out above may lodge such objection together with the grounds thereof with the Walvis Bay Municipality or the applicant in writing within 14 days of the last publication of this notice. The final date for objections is on the 5th December 2013. Bruce Stewart P. O. Box 2095 Walvis Bay Cell: +264 81 170 0960 Email Address: brucestewart.

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Thursday, 32 | Sport11 July 2013

SPOR S POR T The End of Year Tour South Africa vs. France 19-10 The Stade De France was packed with 83 000 rugby-mad French supporters. Seeing that the Springboks have never beaten the French at this venue, they were not going to make it easy for them this time around. Keeping in mind that the French lost narrowly (19-26) against the All Blacks, this would be a real tester for the men in green and gold. The Springboks piled up the pressure soon after the start and when a clearance kick from the French was charged down by Jean-Paul Louis Pieterson, he dived on the ball himself to put the Boks in the lead as early as the 2nd minute with Steyn converting for a 7-0 lead. Steyn landed two more

penalties and the score was 13-0 before France scored through their left winger Yoann Huget with the conversion by Morgan Parra. This was just before the break, and just about as exciting as it got for the whole of the game. Once again the playing surface was cut up badly. It really is a joke to see the state of the pitches in the Northern Hemisphere, with exception of the Irish. Everybody else could learn a trick or two from the Groundsmen of the Southern Hemisphere. It is unsafe in the scrums and very uncomfortable for place kickers because the anchoring foot often slips, with the resulting crooked kick and a red-faced No. 10. After the break it was the same boring rugby, with the Springboks much too strong up front and the backline also too cunning in

defence. They did not give the French room to move and shot up quickly in defence from the inside to limit attacking options on the outside. This was a much laboured effort from the Springboks, and you could sense that they were tired - mentally tired. This was a year with many challenges and to be at prime mental capacity week after week will wear anyone out. However, they had ten wins out of twelve games and thus it was a successful year. Nonetheless, they beat the French for the first time at this venue and that in itself was a landmark achieved and the monkey thrown clear off their backs. The French added one more penalty and the Springboks two more to bring the final score to 19-10 and the end to a pretty uneventful game. Ireland vs. All Blacks 22-24 To put it mildly but factually: this was the best game of 2013 and certainly one of the best since William Webb Ellis picked up the soccer ball, scored a try and gave birth to Rugby. After tries from Murray, Best and

Wednesday 20 November the competition on 21 points.

Peter Lohmann we do not see that often these days, but he collected a very good score of 20 points in the second place. Willie Venter also played a good 19 points to end up in third place with a count out.

Namib Mills - Saturday 23 November Andre Gous and his team from Namib Mills once again rocked up with an excellent sponsored day. The day started early for Gousie since he was

Kickboxing Champion Andrea van Rhyn Danie Bachman is the first kickboxing athlete to get a junior black belt in Walvis Bay. He has a professional instructor, Sensei Dorothy Bachman.

Danie has been part of the kickboxing club since the first day they opened their doors in January 2011. “Danie is very dedicated with his sport and has made me as his instructor very proud,” said Sensei Bachmann. Danie has taken part in all the

competitions that were held in Namibia and in South Africa and was proudly graded with a junior black belt. The kickboxing club is looking forward to next year’s competitions and hope to bring along more black belts. “Danie is truly an excellent athlete. It’s such a pleasure and honour to teach someone who not only loves the sport but is dedicated 100%,” concluded Sensei Bachmann.

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Kearney the score was 19-0 in favour of Ireland after only 17 minutes. I am sure I am not the only one who had to pinch myself to make sure I was really awake from my Sunday afternoon hibernation. The Irish showed the All Blacks no respect and really bullied them for 80% of the game. They competed ferociously at the breakdowns and the ABs were never assured of any decent possession at any facet. It was incredible to see how shell-shocked the Men in Black were when they were robustly removed from almost every ruck and sometimes seemed lost. Whenever the All Blacks tried to run with the ball, the defensive lines were well organised and when the tackle was made, bodies came flying in from everywhere as the Irish competed for the steal. Credit must go to the referee Nigel Owens who could have blown the game up on several occasions on technical grounds but he let it flow to produce a wonderful spectacle that will be remembered forever. Even to have watched this game on TV made you feel that you were part of something special. The discipline of the Irish was also something to behold as they conceded their first penalty only in the

Your Week in Golf 31 Players took part in the last Bank Windhoek sponsored Wednesday of the year. Boxer finally broke the 10 point barrier for 9 holes and got 11 points. Gert Olivier’s new handicap got hold of him immediately and did so for a long time since he could not reach 20 points. He is still playing good golf however and can we see that handicap drop even further. Oom Pikkie Champion is still steady as ever and won