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Coastal Schools Filled to Capacity Siglinde de Villiers Heavy bags, shouts of excitement and tears betraying emotions. Parents kiss their children goodbye as they make their way towards the school gates in a steady stream, entering the big ocean of education. The first day of school has begun, presenting victories as well as challenges. Many first graders are unsure of what to expect from their first day at school. “I am very nervous,” Yelena said. Others are excited while their parents shed one or two tears while pictures are taken. Education is taken for granted by many, yet prized so highly by others that alternative arrangements had to be made for more than 700 Grade 1’s who are not able to attend school during normal hours. By means of what Monica Saridao-Gawises from the Directorate of Education in the Erongo Region calls the Platoon system, these learners will have to attend afternoon classes at the Tutaleni, Immanuel Ruiters, Kuisebmund and /Nara Primary Schools in Walvis Bay. Similar arrangements have been made in Swakopmund, yet this is only a short-term solution. According to Saridao-Gawises, the Ministry of Education has already addressed the growing need. “Another school is scheduled to be built in Tutaleni, which we expect to be completed in November this year,” Saridao-Gawises stated. “In addition, a number of additional classrooms will be constructed at various schools. In the meantime, all the children from the coastal region have been accommodated, but the problem is the placement of children of the influx of parents from other regions, such as the north.” Saridao-Gawises explained that they were able to accommodate 2014’s Continued on Page 3
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Erongo RED is committed to supplement the government’s efforts of building a robust, sustainable and prosperous Namibia by the year 2030. And we are fully aware of the importance of electricity to the economy of Namibia. For that reason the company has been busy these past months to upgrade its network capacity in various towns to meet the growing demand for electricity. Erongo RED’s renewed focus to connect the unconnected shows that the company’s commitment to distribute and supply electricity as mandated is being realised.
ELECTRIFICATION OF 165 HOUSES IN UIS Erongo RED reached another milestone on Friday, 20 December 2013 when it electrified 165 houses in Omkhaindare suburb in Uis. The electrification of these houses is part of the company’s new vision to provide electricity to all by 2020. This project was initially scheduled to be completed early next year. However, Erongo RED decided to fast track the project so that it can be completed before the festive season. Over 250 residents from Uis and surrounding villages were in attendance to observe this milestone. In his welcoming remarks, the Regional Councillor of Daures Constituency, Cllr Ehrnst Katjiku said “today marks another important achievement for Daures Constituency in general but in particular Uis settlement where we are witnessing the official inauguration of electrification of 165 houses in Uis. This gesture was long overdue and the residents were in the dark for the past 23 years of independence and before, they were denied access to electricity for very long. Thanks to Erongo RED for having taken the lead in providing the most inevitable common denominator in the social economic livelihood of our people which is electricity,” Uis is one of the smaller settlements that has benefited through the economies of scale and sharing of skilled human and technical resources. “Rural electrification needs to be intensified to ensure a greater number of participants to this most extraordinary commodity and the push from behind is needed to expedite accessibility to electricity as alluded in National Development Agenda , NDP that will lead us to achieve vision 2030” Katjiku added. In his keynote address, the Governor of Erongo Region, Cleophas Mutjavikua, commended the residents and business community of Uis for their resilience after the only source of income in town, the tin mine, closed operations in 1991. He further encourages them to become innovative and start small businesses such as the production of “donkey carts”. “Electricity is not only ingrained in modern life, it is also critical for its continued existence. Electricity has become part of our lives so much so that without a continuous power supply life will be unbearable. Without electricity there is no development. And if there is no development there are no job opportunities and when there are no job opportunities, life becomes unbearable,” said Mutjavikua. He further said that “our government’s decision to develop the Kudu Gas Project shows that the government is determined to secure electricity supply and eliminate electricity shortages in Namibia. Therefore we should all supplement government efforts to turn Namibia into an energy exporter. Without reliable electricity supply industries such as fishing and mining will struggle, forcing thousands out of work and creating additional challenges to social economic development,” Mutjavikua added.
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ABOUT ERONGO RED Erongo RED is an electricity distributing company established in 2005 and is registered under the Companies Act of Namibia. The company has a significant presence in Erongo Region; and currently provides electricity to the villages and towns in the Erongo Region and their surrounding farming and rural areas. It is the only company in Namibia that now offers electricity as low as N$1,21* per unit. Erongo RED has through the implementation of the new tariff structures actually empowered the consumer to be in control of his/her electricity bill. Terms and conditions apply.
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school-going children due to proper planning. “In the past parents used to camp two to three at a school to enrol their children. For the 2014 school year enrolment, we used school and community halls, whether parents have been camping or not, where we invited all parents to sit down and then handed out enrolment forms,” Saridao-Gawises laid out. She continued to say that there was no camping of parents for the 2014 school year enrolment. According to Saridao-Gawises, the announcement of Universal Primary
Education (UPE) for all primary schools has tremendously increased the numbers of children on the intake. It is not only government schools that are filled to capacity. Henda Meyer, Prinicpal of the International School Walvis Bay, said that they budgeted for 345 students, but accommodate 350 students at present. “This is the first year where we have more students than what we budgeted for. The number of school children increase with every year.” According to Meyer, this presents a challenge
as space in classrooms is tight. “Our class limit is 22 students, but for the first grade we already have 25 learners,” she says. With the turn of the century, Namibia becomes increasingly aware of the importance of education, but the question remains as to whether the country is able to cope with the great need of placing all its children in a school.
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Employers are invited to contact the Haven at idat@iway.na for details re domestic housekeeper training starting in February. Course duration: one month, lessons once a week from 09h00 to 13h00. Fee N$ 500.00. This includes a year's subscription to EDWONO (The Employers of Domestic Workers in Namibia Organisation).
General Election Voters’ Registration Begins Dorcas Mhungu The voters’ registration exercise began Wednesday, 15 January and will end on 2 March, giving Namibians the opportunity to register to vote during the General Elections that have been billed for November 2014. According to the Electoral Commission of Namibia, a projected 1,153,758 people are eligible to vote in the forth-coming elections and of this total, the Erongo region has an estimated 98 229 voters. Walvis Bay, urban and rural combined, has the highest number of voters totalling 42 744, followed by Swakopmund with 29 380 and in third place Karibib with 8 037. Arandis with 6 493, Daures with 6 346, and Omaruru with 5 229 follow. Walvis Bay Urban has ten fixed registration centres at Naraville Primary School
and Naraville Elcin Church, Kuisebmund Baptist Church, Methodist Church, Assembly of God Church in Kuisebmund, Pente Coastal Church and Tutaleni Primary School. In Swakopmund people can register at Swakopmund Town Hall, Old Municipality Management room, Mahetago Hall, Meduletu Community Hall, DRC School Project and Community centres. These registration centres are open from 8am to 7pm. A total of 44 934 female voters are expected to cast their votes in Erongo Region compared to 53 295 male voters. In order to register as a voter, a person must produce specific documentation to prove identity, age and Namibian citizenship. These are the new Namibian identity card, the old identity card or a passport. A person can also register using the
Citizenship Certificate and old Namibian identity card if the person was born outside Namibia. Voters can also register by producing a Namibian Birth Certificate and new Drivers’ License or Namibian Birth Certificate and two registered witnesses. Statistically, and like in most countries around the globe, the number of females is higher than that of males but Erongo region projection indicates that there are more male voters. It is against this backdrop that women aspire to use their numerical advantage to push for the attainment of 50/50 gender parity. The ruling Swapo Party last year adopted the SADC Protocol on Gender Equality that advocates for the 50/50 gender equality in decision making positions, a stance that some academic critics in Namibia have described as a pipe dream.
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Tumble-Inn Pre-school Opens
Doors in Kuiseb
Siglinde de Villiers “It is time for TumbleInn Pre-school to spread our wings and fly,” says Lorraine du Toit, principal at Tumble-Inn. She and her team are finally able to open a preschool right in the heart of Kuisebmund. This was,
however, not accomplished without blood, sweat and tears. An agency helped Lorraine to obtain property in Kuisebmund. Nevertheless, the buildings state was a far cry from a school environment. “The past month we have been extremely busy,” she
the imaginary walls, “but we repainted them to a pebble grey and beautiful deep blue.” What has inspired Lorraine to open a preschool in Kuiseb? “We had so many applications that we were not able to accommodate all the children and so the idea of extending into Kuiseb was born,” she answers. Lorraine hopes that not only would this transfer a high education standard into the Kuiseb community, but also bring schooling closer to home for many of those who live there. According to Lorraine, they furnished and equipped the schoolhouse in such a way that they are able to teach various age groups. “We will give the same instruction at both schools, drawing on the rich knowledge and up-to-date techniques of the various programmes and workshops our school has been trained in,” says Lorraine. Another great milestone for Lorraine is that the new preschool will be fully bilingual, with two qualified teachers and one assistant. “One of my teachers can speak Oshiwambo, which will really help to breach the language barrier,” she says. Of much assistance will be Lorraine’s husband, Jack du Toit, with 50 years teaching experience behind his name. “My husband received his Bachelors degree in Education at the University of Stellenbosch in the 1960s and also has qualification in technical drawing, woodwork and carpentry,” Lorraine explains. “Known as a true teacher and seaman, he finally resigned after teaching for 21 years at the Walvis Bay Private High School, to help me set up and run the new preschool in Kuiseb,” she concludes.
continues excitedly, “working day and night so that we can open our doors on Thursday.” This included laying carpets and transforming the interior to have a more appealing character. “The walls were a hideous pumpkin colour,” Lorraine continues as her hands paint
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Dune 7 Adventures Pleased with Accident Free Season Siglinde de Villiers
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Amidst numerous accidents at the coast this holiday season, the owners of Dune 7 Adventures are pleased to welcome the new year with no misfortunes on their records. Yet, this milestone could not have been achieved without collaborated effort from several organisations. Quadbiking is one of the more dangerous holiday pastimes at the coast and a cause for many broken bones. According to Lorna Davis from Desert Explorers most accidents in the dunes involve people who go out on their own without knowing the dangers hidden in the dunes. “Everything is fun until someone gets hurt,” says Louis Oberholzer, owner of Dune 7 Adventures. “A Quadbike weighs about 130kg. No matter how strong or tough you are, if it rolls over you it will cause damage,” he continues. Nevertheless, Louis says that their accident rates have always been very low. “This is due to us having implemented several safety systems through the years, like our Go-Pro cameras.” These cameras go out with every tour, showing Louis and Johan where their tour guides are going and what they are doing. “The guides tend to go all out in the hope of receiving large tips,” Johan says, “but with the surveillance system we are able to maintain proper control and train them.” “When an accident occurs, we are also able to see whether it is the client’s or the guide’s fault,” Louis mentions. The accidents are played back on a large flat screen TV in the Restaurant area, making people aware of the risks involved in quad biking. “It also helps people to pay attention to the safety briefing and listen to the guides instructions,” says Louis.
“Many of the locals were very co-operative this year, and we want to thank them for that,” Johan adds, “but very big thanks go to NACOMA and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (NET) for their great efforts this season. “The system they had going was a perfect recipe, with strict but reasonable officers working round the clock.” Usually, visitors to Dune 7 are greeted with litter strewn around every year. This year, NACOMA supplied staff members on a daily basis to clean up the area. “We also repaired dilapidated fences and signs,” Rod Braby from Nacoma says. “Their cleaning efforts really boosted the tourism industry” Joao Coimbra from Daredevil Adventures says NET was on a ball. “Every day they were roaming out in the hot sun, and when you needed them they were just a phone call away,” he praises. According to Joao, they also had a relatively free accident season. “People want to play and take chances. For big groups, we thus employed extra guides and had no major problems.” Joao says that NACOMA was the mastermind behind safety awareness in the holiday season. “NACOMA helps the tour operators, law enforcement officials and municipalities to work together.” According to Braby, every year they get all the environmentally responsible agencies together and update them on law enforcement, environmental issues and raising awareness. “We prepare the institutions for the holiday season as best as we can and fill any gaps they have,” Braby explains. With minor to no accidents reported by quad biking tour operators this year, hopefully it marks several more such seasons to come.
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Is it a Bird, is it a Plane. . . No, it’s a Tank Staff Reporter
tanks were imported from India, and will form part of the new smelters This week saw a massive delivery extension in Tsumeb. come into the Walvis Port, on route Walvis Bay Plant and Tool Hire will to the Smelters in Tsumeb. The be taking care of this specialised transport
task up North. The tanks will be used as storage units for the Copper. On the import document the tank is described as a Packed gas Cooling Tower and weighs over 30 tons. The main and biggest part of the tank is 760. 17 cbm in measurements.
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The Rhino Hunter
Public Enemy Number One Staff Reporter Ever since the announcement was made that a permit to trophy hunt an endangered species of Rhino in Namibia was put up for auction, it has received a lot of international attention and criticism. Despite the controversy and outcry from people all over the world, the Dallas Safari Club held a silent auction last Saturday, and
the bid allegedly went to long time hunter and guide, Corey Knowlton. Knowlton, who has been in the hunting tourism industry for over a decade, coughed up US$350 000 (N$3.7 million) for the license to kill one of the most endangered animals on earth. The general public has shown their disgust by posting hate mail and messages on Knowlton’s Facebook page, saying that
he is the ultimate enemy of the Earth, and that he should use the money to do good and not evil. “There's no honour in killing an endangered species in such a fashion. You can't even call that hunting- it's an execution. And how will this animal's death benefit you, besides an ego boost? Waste of life for your amusement. One should be ashamed for considering such a crime,” was just one of the angry posts on Knowlton’s wall. As a response to all the attention the rhino hunting permit has been getting, Knowlton simply said, “Thank you all for your comments about conservation and the current situation regarding the Black Rhino. I am considering all sides and concerns involved in this unique situation. Please don't rush to judgment with emotionally driven criticism towards individuals on either sides of this issue. I deeply care about all of the inhabitants of this
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planet and I am looking forward to more educated discussion regarding the ongoing conservation effort for the Black Rhino.” This comment, however, made the general public even angrier. A government-approved annual quota, in place in Namibia since 2012, gives permission for the killing of five black rhinos per year, however by the time of going to print the paper was unsuccessful in reaching the right person within the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) to confirm this figure. "Science shows that selective hunting helps rhino populations grow," the club said in a statement released after the US auction. "Removing old, post-breeding bulls, which are territorial, aggressive and often kill younger, breeding bulls, cows and even calves, increases survival and productivity in a herd," they added. Namibia wildlife authorities on Friday defended the auctioning of permits, saying the kill was aimed at conserving the endangered species. But despite the parties fighting back with conservational reasons, the club, Namibian authorities and Knowlton continue to receive hate mail. According to Romeo Muyunda, MET spokesperson, the proceeds of the latest auction will go to a special fund used by the Namibian Ministry of Environment and Tourism, which provides anti-poaching, habitat
protection and research money. According to media reports, Muyunda said the results of Namibia’s conservation programmes are self-evident and most of the world understands that the sustainable use of natural resources is the key to success. In the case of Namibia’s annual rhino trophy hunting quota, only old males who cannot breed are hunted. “The revenue derived from such hunts is reinvested into rhino management, including addressing challenges such as poaching, which is a real threat to rhino all over the world,” Muyunda said. It was also reported that the country’s rhinos are protected through the Community Based Natural Resource Programme that gives communities ownership over the animals and the responsibility to protect them. Muyunda said that in accordance with Namibia’s laws, the conservation
of such animals is sustainable and it is a requirement that the community must benefit from sustainably protecting the rhino. “When the community benefits through such activities, poaching will be discouraged and limited. Namibia’s conservation methods are recognised and hailed internationally as one of the best, hence we are not afraid of the isolated views of individuals,” he added. He further urged Namibians not be misled by those that are trying to jeopardise the progress that has been made in conserving black rhinos and other species. “This activity is done with the best intentions to conserve our natural resources like black rhino.” According to the Dallas Safari Club, Namibian wildlife officials will accompany the auction winner through Mangetti National Park where the hunt will occur, "to ensure the correct type of animal is taken."
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NamPower signs Power Purchase Agreement with InnoSun Energy Holding In its continued efforts to ensure security of supply, NamPower signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with InnoSun Energy Holding, a local Independent Power Producer (IPP), on 13 December 2013 in Windhoek. The new Omburu Solar PV Park to be constructed by InnoSun Energy Holding will provide 4.5 MW power to Namibia from the end of 2014. The plant will be constructed at Omburu, near Omaruru. The signing of this agreement marks an important milestone in the development of the Namibian power sector. The Managing Director of NamPower, Paulinus Shilamba described the PPA as historic to NamPower as it is the first ever PPA that the utility is signing with a local Independent Power Producer. Shilamba said “the agreement is also important to Namibia as it forms part of the short-term initiatives under the Short Term Critical Supply programme of NamPower, aimed at ensuring security of power supply for the country”. Such PPA’s are important given the fact that the country will continue to rely on various power supply options for the next four to five years, while NamPower continues to work on its own generation projects. It is a well known fact that the SADC region is facing a shortage of power, a situation that will continue to prevail for the next three to four years. For Namibia, the power supply deficit and associated challenges will continue to prevail until the commissioning of a new base load power station by 2017/18. As a result, NamPower will continue to appeal to its customers and the public at large to reduce their electricity usage to help manage the current power supply situation, while NamPower continues to pursue various power supply options. With due consideration of the credibility and good standing of both InnoSun Energy Holding and NamPower in their respective areas of operation, NamPower is confident that the agreement will be beneficial to both companies and by extension our electricity customers.
The CEO of Innovent/Innosun; Grégoire Verhaeghe , Jacqueline Bassa-Mazzoni, the French Ambassador to Namibia and NamPower’s MD Paulinus Shilamba sealed the deal.
InnoSun Energy Holding is a sister company of InnoVent from France. InnoVent, created in 2001, is involved in the development, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of wind and solar farms in France, South Africa and Namibia. The Chief Executive Officer of InnoVent/InnoSun, Gregoire Verhaeghe at the signing ceremony pointed out that the project will offer employment opportunities during the construction phase, source some components that will be needed for the plant and are locally available and make use of local companies for the construction, operation and maintenance of the plant. No capital expenditure or investment is required from NamPower as part of this agreement.
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Thursday, 16 January 2014
Naukluft Mountains: There and Back Again
Lavrenty Repin Being the kind of people that generally don’t follow schedule, we arrived late, unpacked and slightly hung over. One of us didn’t even arrive at all. We spent too much time packing, arguing who will carry what and complaining about the steep (not really) entrances fees to the park. It wasn’t the harmonious exhilarating inspiring start that you’d see in films and documentaries, but then again very little of how they depict hiking and travelling is actually reality. We split up into two groups, the first, comprising of 2 ladies and a guy, went ahead, while Mwisho, my friend, and I waited for the last woman to arrive. Unfortunately, by the time she arrived, we grew impatient and irritated and having established that she was completely unprepared and, as the rapidly setting sun reminded us of our fate if we didn’t get a move on, an argument ensued to which she promptly turned back. In retrospect, we should’ve probably been more helpful, but alas we finally marched forward, one man down. The view as we began our trail was a rejuvenating surprise. Walking along a weaving spring-water stream that continued under great fig trees and over ancient rock structures, that once were rough and erratic but were now smooth and polished, over time slowly succumbing to the mercy of the elements. On the right we passed a waterfall, and had we more time, we would have thrown ourselves against it, to escape momentarily from the abiding heat all around us. We walked quick, hoping to catch up with the rest of the group, and we walked silent, feeling sorrowful for leaving a man behind. I always find the first three hours of a hike the most challenging; after a mere 30 minutes you begin to feel weary and detached, you catch yourself questioning your own fitness and wondering – “how can I possibly complete four days of this, I’m already so disheartened” – or a version of that sentence, with a higher PG rating. After an hour and a half you’re literally
forcing yourself not to stop, because you know if you do, you won’t find your pace again. You have to constantly remind yourself what stopping will do to you, and if circumstances oblige you to stop, you have to pretend like you’re still moving, complacency is your worst enemy. After three hours of continuous walking, we caught up with the rest of the group, and coincidently discovered that we had lost the path and were now following the numerous animal tracks plotted all around the mountains. The group was about 500 meters away, climbing up a barren mountain, while we remained near to the wonderfully lush spring, as any sane person would do. So, we climbed over an impressively built (for the terrain) fence, and began our ascend to meet the group. However two of them had turned around and were coming down to meet us, only Lennie, my mom, remained on top. They told us that they had enough and were turning back. Again, in retrospect, I should’ve convinced them to soldier on, but we were too exhausted and caught up in our own personal battles to persuade them otherwise. So as I solemnly, and maybe inappropriately commented “and there were three”, we continued up the rocky dull mountain edge. The three of us walked in a silent army march, ignoring the magnificent scenery unravelling before our eyes, until it became dark, we found an opening, set up camp, had some canned meat for dinner and collapsed under the stars. It was a terrible start to a spectacular trip. Trying to shake off the discouraging feeling of loosing three companions wasn’t easy, but the incredible view as the sun rose over the mountains overshadowed any disconcerts or guilty conscience. Also, over night, some curious Kudu’s visited us, and for a couple of hours stood what seemed like 5 meters from our camp eerily making all sorts of noises that you would never expect from an antelope. This stimulated us to dream of Kudus for the rest of the night. We drank the last bits of our water and set off to find what was supposed to be our camping place.
We became a little anxious, having exhausted all of our water supply and in need to refill our bottles and our bodies. 2 hours on, we reached our provisioned campsite, equipped with a hut and a water pump – not as spectacular as the view we woke up to. I tell you, it took a good thirty minutes to get any water out of that wretched thing, and for as long as the pipes remained dry, our torment grew. If my retelling of the hike may sound surreal and methodical, it is probably because those are the qualities I felt most predominantly in the first few days. We walked systematically, following each other in a line, speaking very rarely. Each was admiring the surroundings in his or her own way, fighting his or her own personal battles. Having started late, we were playing catch up, and would only take breaks every 2 and a half hours for 10 minutes at a time. This left little time to stop and admire our position, or contemplate great ideas. Indeed all we did was walk. One foot in front of the other, keep your pace, don’t slow down, don’t stop. Repeat. This method paid off, and after a morning of hiking, we reached the natural springs ahead of time. The cathedral fountain as it’s named, is a panorama of a magnificent mountain wall bending over a corner, under which a stream timidly runs. On either side of us, dawning cliffs shot up in the sky, on top of which, barking hysterically, baboons casually followed us as we celebrated the water pools by taking a dip. The baboons were barking, not us. Although I did reciprocate a couple barks myself. We dropped our bags, having established that this would be the best place to set camp. and ventured on with the path, to see what the allocated camping hut was like. The next day we’d have to return this way, the path made provision for the gorgeous stream, by making us backtrack the following day. We descended down steep cliffs, decorated with rusty chains that you could chose to hold on to for support and walked along the river. When it became late we turned back, found our bags and set camp next to a
pond under the cathedral. For the second night in a row, we didn’t spent the night in a hut. I think between the three of us, the biggest argument was always food. Mwisho, who is East African and who did most of the cooking, because he’s East African – I mean have you tried East African food? They’re like magicians in the kitchen. Anyway, he was very uncomfortable letting go of any supplies. Considering that between the three of us we had enough food for 6 people, it would be rational to leave some behind in one of the huts. However Mwisho found nothing rational about this plan, and said that if we won’t eat it, he will! Needless to say, after 4 days of hiking, we actually ended up gaining weight! The times that we didn’t walk, we ate. Of all the trips I’ve ever done, I had never encountered such a strange, comical situation. We set out late on day 3, being ahead on time and trail. We took a few dips in the pond, had porridge for breakfast and bid farewell to our little oasis. In retrospect we should’ve stayed longer, we had the time. There was much more positive energy this time around, but within an hour it was back to our army march. Lennie and I trailing behind Mwisho, talking all kinds of nonsense. Also, we were arguing between which nickname we should give to Mwisho that best described his unabated steady unyielding march, like a hybrid camel. We settled on zombie-robot. Up and down hot lonely hills, following little white shoe-steps occasionally painted on rocks, marking our trail, we soldiered on. For lunch we stopped under a Camelthorn tree. 5 minutes into lunch, I noticed roughly 25 meters from us 2 Kudus, casually and obliviously walking past us. The pair of them must’ve been in the middle of a heated conversation, since they completely failed to notice us three. Unlike a Safari trip, where you comfortably sit in your Land Cruiser, sipping on beer and listing to the radio, watching the antelopes as if they’re actors on television, here I felt a connection; you felt like you are part of their habitat. If they can just carelessly walk past you, you suddenly realize that
you aren’t really superior here, you are at nature’s mercy, it becomes easier to understand your place in the universe. Another time I was sitting on a ledge over a cliff, watching the most stunning view imaginable, and a meter to my right a dassie, you know those little fury critters who are actually great descendents of elephants, well he walked out on the ledge, took a uninterested glance at me, and then set there enjoying the spectacular view. Compared to the surroundings, I was nothing but an ornament, and that sure does put you in your place! We saw Zebras or Kudus or Gemsbok about every hour of our hike. A herd of Zebras below us on the plain, were rolling joyfully in the dust, the little calf’s jumping around gleefully. Another time two klipspringers jumped from behind a rock 2 meters ahead of me, giving all three of us one hell of a fright. I actually fell back from shock. We got to the hut at 1 o’clock. Which left us with absolutely nothing to do for the remainder of the day. We couldn’t keep walking because we didn’t know when we’d find water again, and we didn’t have enough containers to carry with us, so we just killed our time doing pathetic tasks. For example, we found that Mwisho had arranged all of our food very neatly and well organised, almost alphabetically, over the floor of the hut. We were becoming concerned over his fascination with food. Lennie and Mwisho also had a senseless argument, of which I can’t remember neither the origin nor the content. It was very strange, on that hot afternoon in a crappy little hut in the middle of the driest part of the trip, after walking senselessly for 6 hours, to try and come up with anything sensible to occupy yourself with. We left very early on the 4th day. The alternative route back to base camp was 25 kilometres long, and we had to traverse many hills. But as Lord of the Rings never focuses too much attention on the boring eternal walking that Frodo endured, neither will I. Instead, we were again too pessimistic of our capabilities, and reached the stream, the same one that began this journey, by
Thursday, 16 January 2014 early afternoon. Which meant that we had ample time to dive in the surprisingly deep, but quite small pools jotted around the area. The baboons in the area, however were not quite as harmonious as the once previously encountered, indeed their actions were much more sinister than mere barking. They tried to steal our freaking bags! And they weren’t offhand about it either, instead they used various tactics to disorientate and out smart us. One succeeded in stealing Mwisho’s sleeping bag, but let go of it after concluding that it wasn’t particularly edible. I went for
News | 11 a walk, climbing on a peculiar cliff, the same one where I encountered the dassie, while searching for serenity. I returned to the news that Mwisho has left for camp (about a 2 hours hike away), like a mouse. A zombie-robot mouse. He later told us that he was so sick of his shoes giving him problems that he wanted to get the trip over and done with. We all secretly knew that he just wanted beer. We didn’t follow in his footsteps, but instead found a hidden lake, 25 meters in length, the size of the Swakopmund swimming pool, and the water was as clear
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as daylight. We spent the rest of the day and the following morning in our birthday suits gleefully splashing about, jumping off 5 meter ledges and giggling hysterically. It was a magical ending to a trip where everything
seemed to go wrong, where our expectations where either overrated or overwhelmed – this was neither, it was really the perfect moment. We hardly noticed the walk to the camp, and kept reminiscing of our secret
lake under a cliff, in the middle of a forest. Up to the point where Mwisho was visibility annoyed. Just to clarify, Mwisho and I continue to remain very close friends. That might change after this article though…
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GEMINI GEMINI It's another potentially anxious ahead, Gemini. But from you it all The desire to explore new day options and get away havecould the power to soothe your ruffled feathers. Physical be stronger than ever. If you haven't yet taken your activity of anythis sortmight will calm down vacation, be ayou good timeconsiderably. to get awayEven for a wella quick walk around will be benefit. A calmer deserved break. the Theblock cosmos is of encouraging you to leave disposition in the afternoon makesnew it easier for you handle new daily routines and explore places and toperhaps favors and requests with your customary grace. If you need to, faces. Current influences may be excellent for business trips you can "disappear" for a few hours early in the afternoon and this week's upbeat aspects seem to hold the potential takesince in a movie. for success. CANCER CANCER Hobbies anddefinitely diversionsaare wonderful; no with one will argue this There's buzz in the air, financial sparkles withpromising you, Cancer. Butpositive there comes time whenand youpotential use yourbusisome new acontracts hobbies a wayYour to avoid other hunches responsibilities. Youra intuitive ness as deals. intuitive may play big part in levels are at an all-time high Perhaps useThere enabling you to be in theright rightnow. place at the you rightcan time. them to your own benefit. Try blocking out your worries over is a chance of some excellent news - again, career related the mundane, day-to-day issues so that you can determine why which should youatinhand. a good mood. Don't second-guess a you're avoiding theput tasks romantic offer of a date. LEO LEO There is no question about in the air! Perhaps Relationships seem toit,beLeo, fastchange paced isand exciting whether youlinked can't feel becauseor you have allowed yourself to become to it business romance. The connections you make bogged down in disappointment. You can't help but wonder are encouraging you to explore a new direction. Someone if you will ever attain your goals. Well, take heart. The times may give you a tip that could expand your horizons, open they are a'changing, as Bob Dylan says. You just need to wait vistas, and suggest fresh possibilities. a bitnew longer. In the end, it doesn't matter how long There it took is to also get a connection your social life and networking that adds to the there, only that to you arrived! fun and upbeat energy of the week. VIRGO VIRGO All It's living things benefit your progress gifts, Virgo. Nurturing an excellent weekfrom to make at work and onhas career always been part of feel youras nature, and is especially so today. goals. You may though you're in the zone as oneBut good sometimes you lavish more attention on others than you do on piece of news after another brings positive change. Expect yourself, and this benefits no one. You will find that you'll have unexpected since the best out to of fill the blue. eventhe more of yourself to give whendeal youmay takecome the time be living yourtime nerves burning yourYou owncould emotional well.onSome off and fromperhaps good works willthe candle be at both ends. There's so much do that you'll be busy ultimately to everyone's benefit, yours to especially. all hours. LIBRA LIBRA At some point, popularity becomes rather thanall a be hot Relationships, friendships, anda burden romance could blessing. Your bulletin board is cluttered with invitations to topics this week, in a positive way. Expect a meeting out of lectures and parties, Libra, but your eyes begin to glaze over the blue that could lead to a creative partnership or budding at the thought of attending all these events. Just how many romance. You'll a definite chemistry involved chicken dinners is onenotice expected to consume in a lifetime? It that to take things your further whether for business or mayinspires be time you for you to reassess priorities. Rather than pleasure. One of these connections may everyone, also encourage trying to say yes to everything in order to please to broaden your horizons andyourself? see life from a new whyyou not start saying no in order to please perspective. SCORPIO SCORPIO It's another fortuitous day for finances, Scorpio, so be sure Family life is boisterous and energetic. You might be doto take advantage of any opportunities that come your way. ing ainlot of usual entertaining or style, have you family friends come Though, your analytical will and be careful also possible springofcleaning firsttotostay. do a It's thorough review ofthat theyou've plussesstarted and minuses the early and decided tacklefrom the being décor,attoo. There proposal. Much as youto benefit your desk seem today,to be events news to associated theBe home. It's possible don'tlucky forget to getor outside clear yourwith mind. especially youofmight get money out of thecome blue,toperhaps from a family aware any thoughts or ideas that you seemingly frommember. out of the blue.
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http://www.dailysudoku.com/ 1. Gruesome (7) 2. Variety show (5)
Solution to Last Week's Crossword 3. Elevated (6) 4. Parts of a ladder (5) 5. Fruit (7) 6. Precipitance (5) 8. Colossus (5) 13. Unwitting (7) 15. Tripod (5) 16. Joy (7) 17. Hinder (6) 18. Pancake (5) 19. Glossy (5) 21. Percussion instrument (5)
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1. Fruit (7) 4. Rice and raw fish in seaweed (5) 7. Preserve made from citrus fruits (9) 8. Frozen dessert (3) 9. Unfreeze (7) 10. Aroma (5) 12. Edible bulb (5) 16. Pastry (7) 18. Drink made with juniper berries (3) 19. Wine source (9) 20. Sample (5) 21. Vanilla ___ (7)
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Thursday, 14 | 'Here' SAY27 June 2013
'Here' SAY
What is your New Year’s resolution for 2014?
What were your New Year’s resolution for 2013 and did you achieve any of them? Andrea van Rhyn
Charmain: “Mense te help, jou naaste by te staan wat niemand het om by hulle te staan nie. Ek wil meer positief wees en dankbaar wees vir dit wat ek het. Laas jaar het ek nie, by my nuwe jaar voorneming uitgekom nie, wou meer sportief wees maar ek sal dit vir 'n volgende keer los.”
Brian: “To become the manager for Protea Hotel Namibia. Last year my resolution was to work for the biggest and heading African Hotel, which in this case was Protea Hotel and of course I have achieved that resolution.”
Werner: “2013 had its fair share of challenges and yes, I tried to tick off my to-do and New Year resolution lists as far as possible but Isuppose the reality is that one would never really do it all in one year. It is our purpose, live as if there’s no tomorrow and therefore this new year will be prosperous, it has to be.”
VACANCY Protea Spar Walvis Bay
The Haven
Domestic Workers looking for work are invited to register at The Haven's Domestic Workers Employment Agency at 160 Hage Geingob Street, Walvis Bay, from 09h00 to 13h00.
Zonya: “My resolution this year: Reach the destiny. I would like to settle down and finally get married and launch my album. Last year my new year’s resolution was to launch my album but unfortunately I was too busy with work and did not achieve any success.”
Confectioner/Baker
Timothy: “My new year’s resolution for 2014: Stay faithful and be grateful, smile more and if given the opportunity to continue my studies if possible. Last year was unfortunately not a great year due the loss of a family member; my resolution was simply to just to get through the year.”
. Seeking smart creative Baker/ Confectioner. . Must have a minimum of 2 years experience. . Knowledge of Food Safety and Hygiene Specifications. . Have a Proven Track Record. . Good Communication Skills. . Namibian Citizen . Salary depends on experience. Joy: “I hope to settle down this year and finally get married; I also hope to have a successful working year. Unfortunately I did not have any new year’s resolutions last year.”
C.V`S must be personally handed in at Protea Spar Walvis Bay. Closing date is 31/01/2014.
Thursday, 2012 Thursday,30 16November January 2014
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Colour Goes to Coast Lavrenty Repin
On 28 December 2013 the Dolphin Stadiumin Vineta was transformed into a sea of colour. Colour Goes to Coast saw over 7000 people; at points it took an hour of queuing to get to the gate. With stalls for food, drinks and the colour packets as well as a VIP area, the party-goers had a beautifully organised saturday afternoon. early in the evening the crowd got a special surprise when skydivers jumped out over the stadium and sprayed colour everywhere on their way down.
St Valentine’s Masked Ball Date: 14 February 2014 Venue: Municipality Fair Ground - Tent Time: 19h30 for 20h00 Dress: Evening Wear and Mask Price: N$300 per person (Dinner included - Cash bar available)
N$10 000 LUCKY TICKET NUMBER DRAW Tickets available from the school - 20 3995
THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF WALVIS BAY
Swakopmund Shop Distribution Agent Required - Part Time Job The Namib Independent is seeking a reliable distribution agent in Swakopmund to deliver our newspaper to local retail outlets. The position offers a day a week employment. Would suit a house-wife who is looking to get out for a few hours a week while making a little pocket money at the same time. Applicants must have their own vehicle and be based in Swakopmund. A good knowledge of the town is an added advantage.
For more information please call Helena on 064200 497 or email helena@namibindependent.com.na
Thursday, 30 November 2012 16 | Motoring
|1 Friday, 13 December 2013
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Nissan Sport Sedan Concept Article by: http://www.cmhnissansandton.co.za/ Nissan IDX free flow and IDX NISMO concepts make its first appearance in North America. The Nissan sport sedan concept is looking forward to a future production. nissan continues its rollout of show-stopping advanced concept vehicles with the world debut of the stunning sport sedan Concept at the 2014 north American International Auto show. The sport sedan Concept will be joined by the North America debuts of the Nissan IDx Freeflow and IDx nIsMO concepts, which were among the most popular vehicles at the recent Tokyo Motor show. The sport sedan Concept previews a new energetic design direction that amplifies Nissan's legendary approach of applying sports car principles to a sedan. The IDx Freeflow and IDx NISMO's innovative, eye-catching designs offer two different approaches to a next-generation compact vehicle - one expressing a casual, lifestyle-focused vision and the other an ultra-sporty design that looks as if it came directly from a driving video game. The trio of concepts will be revealed at a press conference on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 3:50 p.m. esT and displayed throughout the public days of the show, which runs at Detroit's Cobo Hall from January 18th through 26th.
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Applicants from designated groups with fluency in local languages are encouraged to apply.
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To Let: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 showers, BBQ inside and outside, Laundry, Scullery, Lounge, Dinning room, Kitchen, WC, 2 garages with 2 remotes. N$7 000 pm Excl. W&E
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(WALVIS BAY) 78 m2 for only N$6 650 pm VAT INCL Deposit Required Unfortunately no Import, Export or clearing businesses. Available Immediately
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Thursday, 16 January 2014
Swakopmund - single garage with courtyard. Available as from 01 February 2014 N$6 300 pm Incl. W&E
Walvisbay Central
3 x 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, single garage units available N$760 000 In a cc - Rental Income N$4 300 pm Excl. W&E Brilliant Investment.
Long Beach
To Let: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 ensuite), open plan kitchen/ lounge, BBQ outside, balcony, windows has blinds, single garage, remote, intercom, alarm system, permanet sea view. Schedule an appointment for viewing. N$6 500 pm Excl. W&E
Long Beach
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2 Bathroom, Tandem Garage apartment. Private name N$1 050 000
Swakopmund
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Interested in any of these properties? Call Helena on 064 200 497 today an appointment for viewing. N$5 800 pm Incl. W&E
To Buy N$1 600 000
Flat to Let
Walvis bay 625m2 N$550 000
Meersig, Walvis Bay 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Kitchen with a deep freezer and microwave, secure area. Schedule
For sale: 3 bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Open Plan kitchen, Indoor Braai, Double Garage in. Perfect investment.
Walvis Bay
Freestanding house offering 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, kitchen with scullery and laundry room, entertainment area with indoor braai, lounge, guest toilet, spacious yard, dble garage. situated close to schools.
N$1 700 000 (Valuation N$1.9 mil)
Henties Bay
Urgent Sale Erf: Size 649M² N$280 000 (Cash Buyers) Ref: H6079 ERF: SIZE 595m² N$230 000 (CASH BUYERS) REF: H6072
Dolphin Beach
Flat for Sale 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom and a garage N$860 000
Kuisebmund 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathroom Unit N$458 850
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For sale TE KOOP Volvo FH12 - 2003 N$200 000 Car-Carrier N$140 000 Good Condition Cell: 081 148 7040
IN WALVIS BAY: • Deutz F8L413 engine
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• F8L714 Engine
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for sale
• Magiurus Deuts 232
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bosch
051 2597 for 10cylinder deutz N$5 000
• ERF TRUCK 6x4
Cummins 6CTA engine with (Eaton 6103 gearbox broken) 6x2.4m flat deck loading box N$30 000 (Truck as is); N$20 000 (engine), N$10 000 (load box), N$15 000 (chassis cab) • 4T Toyota Dyna
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1W Toyota engine (4cylinder) Cab & Chassis & Front axle 6x2.2x0.4m Loading box N$20 000
• Fuso Mitsubishi
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• 24 Valve Toyota L/C engine block, Diesel pump N$15 000
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