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Horror in Usakos

Six Family Members Brutally Killed in Domestic Attack

Atragic and gruesome act of violence has left the town of Usakos in mourning aftersixmembersofthe!Narusesfamily,includingfourchildren,werebrutally killed in their home in the Hakhaseb location in the early hours of Saturday, 5 April.

According to Chief Inspector Ileni Shapumba of theErongopolice,theincidentoccurredbetween 4:00 and 6:30. A male suspect, aged 17 and believed to be a relative of the victims, allegedly attacked them with an iron axe and a knobkierie before setting their bodies alight. The victims suffered fatal blunt force trauma and sustained firsttosecond-degreeburns.

The deceased have been identified as Elisabeth Naruses (90), pensioner; Fenny Naruses (18), Grade 11 learner; Ibra Naruses (6); Raunisha Boer(6); RachelBoer(3);EmiNaruses(3). The suspect sustained injuries to both feet and was taken to the Usakos State Hospital. The alleged murder weapon, an axe, was recovered at the

scene. Acaseofmurderanddefeatingthecourseof justicehasbeenopenedunderCR07/04/2025. The suspectwasremandedincustodywithoutbailand will reappear in court on 28 May 2025 as investigationscontinue.

NationalLeadersPayTribute

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, accompanied by senior officials including Works and Transport Minister, Veikko Nenkundi, Erongo Governor Neville Andre, and Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo, visited the grieving family on Sunday The Prime Minister extended condolences on behalf of President Netumbo NandiNdaitwahandtheNamibiangovernment.

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Rise in Illegal Dumping Inspires Relaunch of Team-Up 2 Clean-up

Namibia Rolls Out Visaon-Arrival System

Namibia'snewvisa-on-arrivalsystem, officially launched on 1 April, has already shown significant traction, generating N$25.4 million in revenue sinceitssoftintroductionon3March, according to Etienne Maritz, Executive Director of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security.

Of the total revenue, N$24.3 million came from 15 506 travellers who applied through the online e-visa portal, while 820 travellers received their

visas in person, contributing N$1.1 million.Thisrolloutcoincides with a major policy shift, as Namibia has officially

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Amid growing concerns over littering and illegal dumping, the Municipality ofWalvisBayhasofficiallyrelaunched its Team-Up 2 Clean-Up campaign, a community-driven initiative aimed at restoring cleanliness across the town andfosteringcivicpride

The relaunch comes as parts of the town have experiencedincreasedwasteaccumulation,partly due to recent delays in refuse removal services caused by a shortage of operational garbage trucks. “We understand the frustration residents have faced,” the Municipality said in a public notice. “While we continue to resolve logistical challenges and provide daily updates refuse

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Team-Up 2 Clean-up

collection, we urge residents to refrain from illegal dumping and to contact our support line at 081 164 3481 for assistance.” As part of its internal response, the Municipality deployedheavy-dutyequipmentthis week to clean up several problem areas across town. Key clean-up zonesincluded: Narraville–Behind the sports stadium and near the railway; Kuisebmond–Ongulumbashe Street,JohannaBensonStreet,areas around the new Tutaleni Police Station, Sandsfontein Street, Sitrien Street (Erf 2000), and Ramos Flats; Tutaleni – Skipped areas near the Multi-Purpose Centre, Municipal Flats, and Blue Church. Municipal officialsalsoexpressedappreciation for the growing number of residents

Visa-on-Arrival

revokedvisa-freeentryformorethan 30 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany, Namibia's largest tourism source market. The decision, approved by Cabinet in July 2024, comes in response to what the government describesasalackofreciprocalvisa agreements for Namibian citizens abroad. Under the new system, eligible travellers can apply online via Namibia'se-servicesportalorobtain a visa at selected ports of entry including Hosea Kutako International Airport, Walvis Bay International Airport, Walvis Bay Harbour,andkeylandbordercrossings. VisafeesaresetatN$1600(approx. USD 90) for non-African countries and N$1 200 (approx. USD 70) for citizens of the African Union. To apply,visitorsmustpresent: Avalid passport(6+monthsvalidity,3blank pages); visaapplicationform; Proof ofaccommodation;Sufficientfinancial means; Travel/medical insurance; Travelitinerary; Forchildren: birth certificate or consent letter; For e-visas: printed copy of appro-

whohavetakenituponthemselvesto initiateneighbourhoodclean-ups.

“We are especially grateful to those who have requested gloves and refuse bags from us to conduct community clean-ups. Your active participationismakingarealdifference,”

the statement read. The Team-Up 2 Clean-Up campaign will continue with weekly clean-up operations everyFridayuntilfurthernotice.

The next phase of the initiative will includelarger,community-widesessions aimed at uniting residents, schools, and businesses in the missiontoreclaimpublicspaces. “Let's work together for a cleaner Walvis Bay,” the Municipality concluded.

“Keepingourcitybeautifuliseveryone'sresponsibility.”

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val. Whilethegovernmentsaysthe movewillstreamlineentryandpromote tourism growth, some stakeholdershavevoicedconcern.

Tourismoperatorsworrythechange coulddiscouragelong-haulvisitors, especially from European nations usedtovisa-freeaccess.TheNamibia Tourism Board, however, remains optimistic. The visa-on-arrivaloptionmakestravelmoreconvenient,” said a spokesperson. “It's designed to boost arrivals, encourage investment, and support economic development.” The policy mirrors broader global shifts, following similar moves by countries like the UK in 2023. It also comes shortlyaftertheinaugurationofPresident Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, marking a new phase in Namibia's approach to border management andinternationalrelations.

Forvisaapplications,visit: https://eservices mhaiss gov na For inquiries, contact the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, SafetyandSecurity

Horror in Usakos

“This unspeakable tragedy must unite us as a people,”Nguraresaid. “Wemustcondemnsuchactsof violence and support one another in these dark times ” Family spokesperson Mî-!Nabahes !Narusesexpressedgratitudeforthevisitandforthe supportreceivedfromnationalleadership. ErongoRegionalCouncilResponds In a statement released on 7 April, the Erongo RegionalCouncil,throughChiefRegionalOfficer, Dr Mupenzeni Ntelamo, expressed deep sorrow over the killings. “We are devastated by this atrocity,whichhasleftourcommunityshaken. Asaregion,weurgecitizenstotakementalhealthseriouslyandencourageopenconversationsandaccessto supportsystems,”thestatementread. TheCouncil pledged to collaborate with local authorities to strengthen mental health education, early intervention programs, and community-based outreach topreventfuturetragedies.

UsakosMayorCondemnsAttack MayorofUsakos,Simeon-Kurtz,whowaspresent atthesceneuntiltheremovalofthevictims'bodies, describedtheincidentas“unimaginableanddeeply painful.” “ItwashorrifictoarrivetoahouseIonce visitedandfeltwelcomedandtodayIfoundsixlifelessbodiesofpeoplewhoarepartofusandourcommunity,neverdidIthoughtthatsuchagruesomeact canhappeninUsakos.Thisisnotwhoweare.This isnotthesocietyIknow,”shesaid.“Thisisnotthe

Usakos I know We must tackle gender-based violence, drug abuse, and youth unemployment head-on.” The mayor thanked the local police, detectives from Walvis Bay, and forensics from Windhoek for their swift response, as well as InspectorGeneralShikongoforhiscontinuedoversight.ThemassacrehasreverberatedacrossNamibia, prompting calls for unity, compassion, and reform.TheentireUsakoscommunitycontinuesto grapplewiththelossofanentirefamily Office of the Usakos Swapo Party Branch Namibia

InastatementbytheUsakosSwapoParty,dated9 April2025,thepartysaiditisoutragedanddeeply saddenedbythebrutalkillingofthesixmembersof the !Narusen and Boois families. “The loss of loved ones under such brutal circumstances is an unspeakabletragedythatcutsaverydeepwoundin the hearts of the community.” The party further statedthattheystandinsolidaritywiththevictims' families,andtheyoffertheirdeepestcondolences. “Wecallforjusticetobeservedswiftlyandfairly through the full force of the law, such acts of violence have no place in a civilized society In moments of such horror there is no race, no politics, onlyhumanityandequallycallforthebusinesses, youthleadersandspiritualteacherstoworkeffortlessly together with the help of the police force to stop drugs and underage misuse of alcohol in Usakosbytheyouth.

"RERA Conference Tackles Just Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future”

TheRegionalEnergyRegulatorsAssociationofSouthernAfrica(RERA)recentlyhosteda 5-day conference under the timely theme, “The Regulators' Readiness Towards a Just Energy Transition,” in collaboration with the Electricity Control Board of Namibia (ECB).

DuringtheofficialopeningoftheconferenceonWednesday, 9 April in Swakopmund, Skhumbuzo Tsabedze, RERA Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Eswatini Energy RegulatoryAuthority, highlighted that the RERAannual conference serves as a vital platform for energy sector regulators, industry leaders, development partners, policymakers, utilities, operators, investors, financiers, academics, and other key stakeholders.Itprovidesaninvaluableopportunitytonetwork, share knowledge, and discuss the complex, ever-evolvingenergylandscapebothwithintheSouthernAfrican Development Community (SADC) and globally Tsabedze emphasised that the conference would focus on crucial topics such as financing and regulatory frameworks for a just energy transition, the role of artificial intelligenceinenergytransition,andsharedexperiences both within and beyond the Southern African region. DeputyPrimeMinisterandMinisterofIndustries,Mines, and Energy, Natangwe Ithete, also spoke at the conference, acknowledging the growing challenges of rising electricity costs, unreliable supply, and the global push for cleaner energy “These are no longer minor challenges;theyaredailyrealitiesforourpeople.Ourcollective leadership is more vital than ever,” Ithete asserted. Ithete stressed that Africa, and Namibia in particular, must prioritise local electricity generation. “We cannot remaindependentonexternalsourceswhileourcitizens face rising tariffs and unreliable access,” he said. He

pointed out that while tariff increases are difficult, they highlightdeeperstructuralissues.“Thelong-termsolutionliesinbold,coordinatedactionssuchasinvestingin domestic renewable energy generation, strengthening transmission and storage infrastructure, and creating a regulatory environment that attracts private investment whileprotectingvulnerablepopulations.” Ithetefurther emphasised that inclusive access to energy should be non-negotiable. “We must drive the implementation of policiesthatprioritizelocalgeneration,championenergyefficiency,andensureequitableaccessforbothrural andurbancommunities.Regionalcooperationisnotoptional,itisessential.”TheGovernorofErongoRegion, NevilleAndréItope,highlightedtheregion'ssignificant contributionstorenewableenergy,particularlysolarprojectssuchasthe50MWsolarPVinstallationsandpioneering green hydrogen initiatives. Itope emphasised howlocalenergyprojects,suchastheDauresGreenHydrogen Project and Cleanergy Solutions Namibia, are driving a sustainable, just energy transition, directly supportingtheconference'stheme.Thegovernorcalled for regulatory frameworks that promote equity, accessibility,andsustainabilityintheenergysector,ensuring that the transition benefits all communities. This focus oninclusivegrowthalignswiththeconference'smission ofpreparingregulatorsforatransitionthatleavesnoone behind.Theconference,whichcommencedonMonday, willconcludetoday,11April.

Photo (seated) Governor of Erongo Region Neville André Itope, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines, and Energy Natangwe Ithete, Skhumbuzo Tsabedze, RERA Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority and Robert Kahimise the CEO of the Electricity Control Board (ECB), (standing) Tjama Tjivikua the Deputy Chairperson of ECB and the Mayor of Swakopmund Blasius Goraseb.

Inside the room where the horror unfolded.

The house where the family was killed. Photos contributed by NBC News

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SU Strengthens Public Safety in Erongo with Tech Donation to Police

OnTuesday,8April,SwakopUraniummadeagenerousdonationoftechnological equipment to the Namibian Police Force. The donation, valued at N$139 070, included two desktops, one laptop, three printers, and ten gazebos, all aimed at enhancingtheoperationalcapabilitiesoftheforce.

ThehandoverceremonytookplaceattheTutaleni PoliceStationinWalvisBay Duringtheevent,the Governor of the Erongo Region, Neville André Itope,emphasisedtheregion'svision,“ourgoalfor theErongoRegionisclear:afuturewherefamilies canwalkthestreetswithoutfear,childrencanplay freely, and businesses can thrive in a safe environment. Achieving this vision requires a unified approach, involving all sectors, government,lawenforcement,businesses,andthe communityatlarge.”Itopefurtherhighlightedthe importanceofthedonation.Heexplainedthatthe desktopsandprinterswouldsignificantlyenhance the police force's administrative capabilities, streamlining operations and improving response times to incidents and community needs. The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, expressed hisgratitudeforthedonation,notingthatstrategic partnershipslikethiswerecrucialinstrengthening the police force's operational capacity, improving servicedelivery,andensuringasaferenvironment for all Namibians. Shikongo also mentioned that the donated equipment would aid in crime preventionefforts,especiallyintheErongoregion, where Swakop Uranium has consistently

supported policing initiatives.“The new equipment will allow officers to process and manage crimerelated data more efficiently, enhancing both response times and overall effectiveness,” Shikongo said. “Additio-nally, the gazebos will be invaluable for community policing, acting as mobile hubs for public engagement, crime awareness campaigns, and outreach programs.” In hisspeech,MrLuoWei,CEOofSwakopUranium, shared the company's commitment to fostering a safer environment in the Erongo Region. “This donationreflectstheSwakopUraniumFoundation's dedication to uplifting the community, with a special focus on the protection of women and children,”saidWei.“Werecognisethatitisvitalfor allofus,togetherwithourstakeholders,toplayour part in creating a safer environment for our citizens.” Walvis Bay Mayor, Councillor Trevino Forbes,praisedthedonationasastrongexampleof corporateresponsibilityinsupportofpublicsafety “This generous gesture demonstrates the power of collaboration between the private sector and governmentinstitutions,”saidCllr Forbes.Healso commended both Swakop Uranium and the police force for their ongoing commitment to the safety andwell-beingofthecommunity

Road Fund Administration Boosts Walvis Bay Traffic Operations

Inamovesettoaccelerateroadsafetyandimproveresponse capabilities, the Municipality of Walvis Bay's Traffic Departmenthasaddedtwobrand-newVolkswagenGTIsto itsoperationalfleet.

The powerful new additions, received earlierthisweek,arriveatacrucialtimeas the current fleet, many vehicles over a decade old, struggles withincreasingmaintenance issues and limited performance.

ThenewGTIs,financedbytheRoadFund

Administration (RFA) and supplied by Autohaus Swakopmund, promise to significantly boost enforcement efficiency and service delivery “These vehicles are about safety, presence, and performance,” said Traffic Officer Clifton Jacobs, who,alongwithFleet& Workshop Supervisor,

HansKadhila,officially receivedthevehicles.

“Our current fleet is aging,andithasbecome difficult and costly to maintain. These GTIs mark a major step forwardforus.”

With modern vehicles on the road becoming faster and more advanced,havingaresponsive and well-equipped traf-

fic fleet is essential. The high-performance GTIs will enable officers to respond more swiftlytoemergencies, pursue traffic violators more effectively, and maintain a stronger presence on Walvis Bay'sbusystreets.The remainderofthevehile upgradesisexpectedin the new financial year, part of the Municipality's broader strategy to modernise its traffic operations and improve public safety JohanBronkhorstfrom Autohaus Swakopmund, who was also present during the vehicle hand-over, expressed pride in being part of the initiative aimed at empower-ing local law enforcement.

The Municipality extended its appreciation to all stakeholders, including the RFAand Autohaus Swakopmund,fortheirsupport in making this vital upgradepossible.

Fltr: Mr Luo Wei (CEO, Swakop Uranium), Hon. Neville Andre (Governor of the Erongo Region), Lieutenant Josef Shikongo, (Inspector General of the Police Force), Cllr Trevino Forbes (Mayor of Walvis Bay), Cllr Deriou Benson, (Walvis Bay Urban Constituency Councillor), Commissioner Niklaus Kupembona (Erongo Regional Commander)

WATER RATIONING EXTENDED IN WALVIS BAY DUE TO ONGOING ELECTRICITY ISSUES

NamWater reduces nightly supply cut to four hours as repairs continue

NamWaterhas announced the extension of waterrationing measures in the Municipality of Walvis Bay due to continuedelectricitysupplychallengesaffectingtwoofitsmajor aquifersystems.

The Rooi Bank and DoropSouthaquifers, whichsupplywaterto the coastal town, remain hampered by persistent voltage drops and aging infrastructure These problems have limited NamWater's ability to extract sufficientwaterfromboreholes, prompting the utility to take precautionary steps to safeguard existing reservoir levels. To avoid a total depletion of supply, NamWater has advised the Walvis Bay Municipality

to extend the current water rationing schedulebyanadditional21 days. The revised rationing period will run from 8 to 29April, with water supply interruptions scheduled daily aftermidnight. Despitetheextendedrationing, NamWater has managed to reduce the duration of nightly outages from six hours to fourhours,thankstoongoing technical interventions and stabilisationefforts.Thewater utility confirmed that the procurement and replacement of the da-

maged powerlines are in advanced stages, with full restoration of normal supply expectedbytheendofApril 2025. “We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused and thank our customers and stakeholders for their patience and cooperation,” NamWater said in a public notice. Residentswith urgent concerns are encouraged to contact the Municipality of Walvis Bay or NamWater directly for furtherassistance.

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NamWater Urges Customers to Update Details and Settle Outstanding Bills

The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) is calling on all customers, including municipalities, businesses, and individuals, to update their contact details and settle any overduewaterbillsbeforetheendofApril2025.

This comes after years of technical challenges that resulted in some customers not receiving theirwaterbills,despitecontinuedconsumption. In a bid to improve communication, NamWater has introduced a Bulk SMS system that allows account balances, payment reminders, and important service alerts to be sent directly to customers'mobilephones.

However,theutilitysaystheeffectivenessofthis systemhasbeenseverelylimitedduetooutdated orincorrectcellphonenumbersintheirdatabase. Asaresult,manycustomersremainunawareof their account status and risk supply disconnection. NamWater is now urging all accountholderstovisittheirnearestNamWater officeby30Apriltoupdatetheircontactdetails and ensure they remain informed. In a public statement, NamWater reminds customers that those with overdue accounts should make immediate payment arrangements The corporationoffersmultipleconvenientpayment

methods, including: NamWater cashier offices; Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs); MobiPay kiosks; NamPost branches; FNB branches Additionally, flexible payment plans are available for customers needing assistance in managinglargearrears.

However, NamWater cautioned that nonpaymentmayresultindisconnectionofservices withoutfurthernotice. Forassistance,customers cancontacttheirnearestNamWaterofficeatthe following numbers: Windhoek: 061 710000; Swakopmund: 064 716200; Rundu: 066 71430; Oshakati: 065 714200; Katima Mulilo: 066 253164 / 066 714590; Grootfontein: 067 714000; Okahandja: 062 716000; Keetmans-hoop:063718000.

“Regularpaymentsarecrucialtomaintainingthe nation's water infrastructure and ensuring sustainablewateraccessforall,”NamWateremphasised in its appeal. “Pay today and help us keepthewaterflowing.WaterforAll,Forever!”

Nampol Seizes Drugs Worth Over N$3 million

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According to the Nampol statistics on illegal drugs seized forthemonthofMarch,drugstothevalueofN$3614700 were confiscated. A total number of 160 suspects were arrestedinthisregard.

According to Nampol, cannabis worth N$3 125 600 was seized, with 3 965 mandrax tablets with an estimated street value of N$475 800 taking the number two spot Cocaine powder (6.5 grams) worth approximately N$1 500, and 118 units of crack cocaineworthN$11800werealsoseizedduringthesamemonth. One-hundred-and-fifty-oneofthearrestedsuspectsareNamibian citizens.

Two Angolans, two Congolese, two Swazis, one Mozambique national,andtwoZambians,makeouttherestoftheapprehended suspects.

Ocean Life Washes Up at Mole Following Swakop River Flow

Residents and visitors in Swakopmund recently observed an unusual phenomenon. OctopusesandsmallfishwashingashoreneartheMolearea. Thiseventcoincidedwiththe SwakopRiverreachingtheAtlanticOcean,arareoccurrencethatsignificantlyimpactsthe localmarineenvironment.

The Swakop River is an ephemeral watercourse, meaning it flows only after substantial inland rainfall. Its path to the ocean is infrequent. Priortothisevent,theriverlast reached the Atlantic in 2022. When the river does flow into the sea, it brings a surge of freshwater, sediments, and organicmaterials.

Thisinfluxcanleadtoabrupt

changes in water composition, including reduced salinity and oxygen levels, which can distress marine organisms. The sudden introduction of freshwaterandsedimentscancreate hypoxic conditions, areas with decreased oxygen levels, in coastal waters. Marine species suchasoctopuses,lobsters,and various fish may become disoriented or suffocate, leadingthemtowashashore.

When the Swakop River flows into the ocean, it introduces a significant amount of freshwater, sediments, and nutrients into the marine environment.

This sudden influx can lead to several ecological phenomenaaffectingmarine life. Hypoxia (Low Oxygen Levels) - The decompositionoforganic mattercarriedbytheriver consumesoxygen,potentiallyleadingtohypoxic

conditions Such environments can cause stress or mortality among marine organisms. Stratification - The layering of freshwater over denser seawater can prevent oxygen from mixing throughout the water column, exacerbatinghypoxia.NutrientLoading and Eutrophication - Elevatednutrientlevelsfromriver discharge can stimulate algal blooms.The subsequent decay of these blooms further depletes oxygen, impacting marinespecies.

Sources:

NOAA Coastal Science –Causes and consequences of hypoxic eventsinlow-inflow estuaries

SpringerLink – Environmental Monitoring and Assessment: Stratification and oxygen depletion in estuaries

FrontiersinMarineScience–Eutrophication and algal bloomsincoastalecosystems

Photos: Marshallino Beukes

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No New Developments on Swakopmund's “Old

Swimming Pool” Site, Says Municipality

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The Swakopmund Municipality has confirmed that there have beennorecentdevelopmentsregardingErf4747,popularlyknow asthe“oldswimmingpool”site,followingongoingpublicinterest andconcernoverthefutureoftheland.

InanupdateissuedbytheCouncil, residents were reminded that the situationwaslastaddressedonthe municipality's social media platformsin2024.

Since then, there have been no changestothecurrentstatusofthe land.“Councilisfullyawareofthe ongoing situation concerning the undevelopedlandatErf4747,”the statement reads. “We have conducted various meetings over the past years with the developers involved and have sought legal advicetonavigatethecomplexities ofthisparticulardevelopment.”

Navy's First Female Captain

The municipality also confirmed thatErf4747hadbeenpresentedto other potential developers at one point.

However,Councilemphasisedthat any future sale or development must comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements, especially given the land's history and multiple stakeholders involved. “While there have been somepositivedevelopments,transactions involving land with multipleshareholdersareoftenlengthy andintricate,”theupdatenoted.

“We ask for the Swakopmund community's patience as we work towards a resolution that benefits the entire town.” The Council assured residents that any changes to the current status would be communicated transparently and timeously

The land has remained undeveloped due to height restrictions and concerns raised during a publicscopingexercise,following a petition submitted by concerned members of the community The petition effectively halted the proposed project, prompting Council to reassess its approach. “ We acknowledge the public's concerns and the sensitivity surrounding this issue,” the Council stated. “It is equally important and sensitive to us, and we remain committedtomanagingthismatter with integrity and transparency.”

The Chief of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF), Air Marshal Martin Kambulu Pinehas, recently promoted Commander RachelTuyolenitothe rank of Captain Navy and transferred her to the Defence Headquarters, effective 1 April2025. Thismilestonemakes Capt. (Navy) Tuyolenithefirstfemale officer in the history oftheNamibianNavy to attain this rank.

Capt (Navy) Tuyolenibeganhermilitary career in 1996 whenshewasenlisted intotheNDF.Shedid basicmilitarytraining atNDFTrainingEstablishment at Osona and was deployed to the Engineer Regiment. She was later transferred to the Maritime Wing in Walvis Bay, which later became the NamibianNavy.Shehas attendedvariousmilitary and academic training programs in

Namibia,SouthAfrica, the United Kingdom and Russia. Over the years, she has risen through the ranks and held many appoint-

ments. Her key appointments in the Navy include Combat Officer and Executive Officer of Namibian Ship Elephant Deputy

Commandant of the

School Commanding Officer of the Naval Base Officer

Commanding Harbour Patrol Boat Terrace Bay Staff Officer Grade 2 Career Planning and Training Namibian Navy Paymaster, amongst others Throughout her career, Capt. (Navy) Tuyoleni has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment, earning her 14 military medals in recognition of her service.

Penombili Learners Clean Up Independence Beach

Learners from Penombili Private Primary School took to Independence Beach for a spirited clean-up campaign aimed at promotingenvironmentalawarenessandcommunitypride.

Led by the school's principal, Ms. Francina Hidengwa, the beach clean-up served asapowerfullessonin civicresponsibilityfor the young learners “We want to set a strongexampleforenvironmental stewardship within our community,” Principal Hidengwa said with pride as her students,

gearedwithglovesand masks tackled the litteredbeach. The initiative, which took place earlier this week, received strong support from the MunicipalityofWalvis Bay who provided gloves, face masks, and refuse bags to ensurethattheactivity was conducted safely and efficiently “This

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ADVERTISEMENT IN TERMS OF SECTION 26 (1) (b) OF THE ELECTRICITYACT, (ACT 4 OF 2007)AS READ TOGETHER WITH REGULATION 5 OF THEADMINISTRATIVE ELECTRICITYREGULATIONS PUBLISHED IN TERMS OF SECTION 43 OF THEACT IN GOVERNMENT NOTICE 13 OF 2011

NOTICE OFAPPLICATION IS HEREBYGIVEN BYRÖSSING URANIUM LTD FORANAMENDMENT TO THE GENERATION LICENCE FROM THE ELECTRICITYCONTROLBOARD ESTABLISHED IN TERMS OF SECTION 2 OF THE ELECTRICITY ACT OF 2007 (ACT 4 OF 2007)

In accordance with the requirements of Regulation 5(3)(a) and (b) the following information is specified:

Applicant: Rössing Uranium Limited

Country of Registration: Namibia

Registration Number: 70/1591

PostalAddress: Private Bag 5005, Swakopmund, Namibia

BusinessAddress: 28 Hidipo HamutenyaAvenue, Swakopmund, Namibia.

Nature ofApplication: Amendment of Licence

Type ofApplication: Generation licence

Installed Capacity: Amendment from 15MVAto 30MVA

Technology: Diesel Generators

Location of Generation Station: Same location, Rossing Mine Site licenced area,Arandis, Erongo Region Plant Co-ordinates: 22°27'50.6627"S, 15°02'28.4433"E

The following information will be available to any interested person to inspect the complete information in respect thereto at the physical address of the Electricity Control Board (ECB), No. 35 Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab Street (former Burg Street) Klein Windhoek, Windhoek:

1. Identity of the applicant, including certified copies of its constitutive documentation in the form of memorandum and articles of association, certified copy of certificate to commence business and signed resolution of board approving the submission of the application;

2. Map showing the proposed location where Rössing Uranium Limited intends to erect the plant;

3. Description of the technical design including a one-line diagram of the proposed plant and its surrounding electrical system.

4. Description including the site layout of the area within which Rössing Uranium Limited intends to carry out activities authorized under the licence;

5. Calculation of the net present value of the proposed plant;

6. Complete list of tariffs which the applicant intends charging to be specified in the schedule of approved tariffs;

7. Outline of intended operational and business plan;

8. Desired licence period, including a motivation for such period, and an estimate of the expected income and expenditure of the undertaking to be carried out by the applicant;

CANCELLED

9. Such other information as the Electricity Control Board may require or as required in terms of the ElectricityAct of 2007. For interested parties to view the file for inspection, contact Mr. G. Nasima for an appointment atTel: 061 374 300. Please note the ECB office hours 7h30-16h30.Any person wishing to object to thisApplication may within a period of 30 days after the date of publication of this advertisement lodge a written objection against suchApplication with the Electricity Control Board in a form determined by the Board and in compliance with the relevant provisions of Regulation 5 of the ElectricityAdministrative Regulations.

opvisbote,enassweiser toe hy in 1969 Walvisbaaitoegekomhet. Hy het later by Rössing gewerk as 'n boilermaker Tussen sy werkuredeurhethyaltydtyd gemaak om te teken en teskilder Maartoetref dieongeluk. Násyherstelhethybesluitomsy energie te wy aan sy talent, hoofsaaklik gesigstudies. “Ek het op mense se gesigte begin fokus. Ek hou daarvan om stories deur mense se uitdrukkings vas te vang,” verduidelik hy

gesê met 'n effense glimlag, “maar seker hetbaiemyalvergeet.” Tog bly mnr Strauss positief en aktief. Hy nooienigeenwat'nportret wil laat teken, om homtekontak. “As iemand belangstel, kan hulle my gerus skakel.”

Kontak mnr Strauss by 081 300 2185 om 'n unieke en persoonlike portret te laat maak, 'n kunswerk van iemand wat met hart en siel teken, ongeag die lewe seuitdagings.

NOTICE

NOTICEOFTHECONSENT APPLICATIONINTERMSOFTHE WALVISBAYTOWNPLANNING SCHEME

CONSENT: Self CateringAccommodation ON ERF NO: 0988 TOWNSHIP/AREA: Lagoon STREET NAME & NO: No 8 Kavombo NujomaAvenue.

In terms of the Walvis Bay Town Planning Scheme, notice is hereby given that I/we, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect/establish on the site a/an: Self Catering Accommodation/ Airbnb.

Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, FirstFloor,Rooms101&105,CivicCentre.

Any person having any objection to the approval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager: Roads and Building Control, (Town Planning), Private Bag 5017,Walvis Bay and the applicant,inwriting,notlaterthan2May2025.

NAMEANDADDRESSOFAPPLICANT: HendrinaHango,POBox2774Ondangwa hendrina7@gmail.com 0818774468/0811291417

Portret van Namibiese President, Netumbo NandiNdaitwah – deur mnr Strauss

Rotary Quiz Night Lights Up Walvis Bay with Laughter, Learning and Team Spirit

NOTICE

CONSENTUSES,ERECTIONOF BUILDINGSANDUSEOFLANDINTERMS OFTHESWAKOPMUNDZONINGSCHEME

Cooperative Bulk Handling Terminal (Pty) Ltd herewith intends to apply to the Swakopmund Municipal Council for “Special Consent”, to operatean“AdministrativeOffice”onthepremises of Erf 1397, Swakopmund Extension 2 (45 MandumeYaNdemufayoStreet)asprovidedforin terms of Clause 6 of the Swakopmund Zoning Scheme. Details of which are obtainable from the General Manager: Engineering & Planning Services.

Any person having any objection against such applicationshouldlodgesuchobjection/sinwriting and within 14 days of the last publication, to the applicant or the Swakopmund Municipality, during normalbusinesshours.

Closingdateforobjectionsorcommentsis28April 2025

ContactPerson:MrsWvanWyk,Cell:0812742308 E-mail:wvanwyk@bannermanresources.com.au or Mr J.Heita(Manager:TownPlanning) Tel:+264(64)4104403 E-mail:jheita@swkmun.com.na

NOTICEOFTHECONSENT APPLICATIONINTERMSOFTHE WALVISBAYTOWNPLANNING SCHEME

CONSENT: Accommodation Establishment (Self-catering) ON ERF NO: 0015 TOWNSHIP/AREA: Meersig STREET NAME & NO: 36 Kovambo Nujoma Drive, Meersig.

In terms of the Walvis Bay Town Planning Scheme, notice is hereby given that I/we, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect/establish onthesitea/an:AccommodationEstablishment (Self- catering) Studio inside the existing main house.

Plans may be inspected or particulars of this applicationmaybeobtainedatTownPlanning, FirstFloor,Rooms101&105,CivicCentre.

Anypersonhavinganyobjectiontotheapproval of this application, must lodge such objection, togetherwithgroundsthereof,withtheGeneral Manager: Roads and Building Control, (Town Planning), Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay and the applicant, in writing, not later than 2 May 2025.

NAMEANDADDRESSOFAPPLICANT: JohnLund,POBox167,WalvisBay email:jhlund@yahoo.co.uk

NOTICEOFTHECONSENT APPLICATIONINTERMSOFTHE WALVISBAYTOWNPLANNING SCHEME

CONSENT: Homebased Business (Cash Loan) ON ERF NO: 6220 TOWNSHIP/AREA: Kuisebmond STREET NAME & NO: Fisant Street.

In terms of the Walvis Bay Town Planning Scheme, notice is hereby given that I/we, the undersigned,haveappliedtotheMunicipalityof Walvis Bay for permission to erect/establish on thesitea/an:HomebasedBusiness(CashLoan)

Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, FirstFloor,Rooms101&105,CivicCentre.

Anypersonhavinganyobjectiontotheapproval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager: Roads and Building Control, (Town Planning),PrivateBag5017,WalvisBayandthe applicant,inwriting,notlaterthan2May2025.

NAMEANDADDRESSOFAPPLICANT: PhillipusKaveto email:kalipachikomo@yahoo.com

NOTICEOFTHECONSENT APPLICATIONINTERMSOFTHE WALVISBAYTOWNPLANNING SCHEME

CONSENT: Accommodation Establishment (Self Catering) ON ERF NO: 174

TOWNSHIP/AREA: Langstrand, Walvis Bay

STREET NAME & NO: 174B, Union Close, Langstrand,WalvisBay

Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, FirstFloor,Rooms101&105,CivicCentre.

NAMEANDADDRESSOFAPPLICANT: CorliadeSmit,POBox7,WalvisBay email:desmit@bankwindhoek.com.na

Sparks flew and brains buzzed as the Rotary Club ofWalvis Bay hosted its first Quiz Night of 2025, bringing together residentsofallagesforaneveningoffun,laughter,andfierce triviacompetition.

Held at the Raft Restaurant,theeventdrewa fullhouse,withteamsof friends, families, colleagues, and even teenagers from Tutaleni, filling the venue with energyandanticipation. The night got off to an interesting start when Team 1, short a few members, found unexpectedalliesinTeam11, another small group Ratherthansitout,they chose unity over numbers, joining forces under the banner Team 111. Thatbolddecision paidoffhandsomely In a thrilling finale, Team 111 went head-to-head with tough competition and, after a tense sud-

den-death question, clinched the victory by the narrowest of margins. Adding to the excitement, a team from the Namib Times also enteredthecompetition, showcasing their generalknowledgeskillsand joining in the fun and friendly rivalry The atmosphere was lighthearted but spirited, withenergeticandengaging host Vaughn keeping the crowd entertained throughout the evening.Hisenthusiasm helpedkeepthemomentum high from the first question to the final cheer Accordingtothe Treasurer of the Rotary Club Walvis Bay,Ansie

van Vuuren, all fundraisersbyRotaryClubs mustbeearmarkedfora specific project. “In this case, we preemptively spent the money in assisting Jonah Home, which needed an urgent response to plea So, thesespecificfundsare neededtofilltheholein our limited bank balance.”

Special thanks were extended to The Raft Restaurant for generously providing a warm and welcoming venue, and to every participant who joined inthefun,regardlessof scoreorskill.

NOTICES & VACANCIES

based in Walvis Bay

On behalf of our client, we would like to invite qualified candidates to apply for the following vacancies currently available at a dynamic institution based in Walvis Bay

Cold Storage: Forklift Driver

Cold Storage: Superintendent

Cold Storage: Dispatch Clerk

Cold Storage: Receiving Clerk

Weighbridge Operator

For job specification of the advert please visit: or www.unionmarine.com.na www.facebook.com//77consult

Closing date: 15April 2025

For further information, please contact: Christophina Iikwa or Karolina Namawe Cell: 081 442 3206

recruitment@seventy7consulting.com

Eileen van der Schyff

ESTATENOTICE

In the Estate of the late Therese Anna Maria Ratheiserwhodiedon 27 June 2024 and was residing at No 26 Arandis Street, Swakopmund, RepublicofNamibia.

Creditors and debtors of the above Estate are requested to lodge their claimsagainsttheEstateor pay their debts to the Estate at the undermentioned address within a period of 30 (Thirty) days as from date of publication of this advertisement.

PIETERHAMMAN

Legalpractitioners

Altstadthof No.15Libertina AmathilaStreet POBox2148 Swakopmund (Ref:PFH/ml)

ESTATENOTICE

In the Estate of the late Hermann Heinrich

Peperkorn who died on 17 May 2024 and was residing at Hauptstrasse 11, Hadenfeld, 25560 Germany

PIETERHAMMAN

Legalpractitioners

Altstadthof No.15Libertina AmathilaStreet POBox2148 Swakopmund (Ref:PFH/mlMAT20081)

NOTICES & VACANCIES

MUNICIPALITYOF WALVISBAY

Notice is hereby given in terms of section 63(2)(b) of the Local Authorities Act, 1992 (Act 23/ 1992), as amended, that the Council of the Municipality of Walvis Bay intends to lease by private transaction a portion of land on Farm 38 to NKNO Fuels Namibia PTY Ltd.

Description APortionofFarm38

Vacancy

Area 60,000m2

RentperMonth

N$64,200 plus 15% VAT

Full particulars pertainingtotheleasewill lie for inspection by interested person until *Wednesday, 23 April 2025atroom30,Municipal Offices, Kuisebmond. For more information Mr Desmon Zauisomuecan be contacted at telephone (064) 2013232 during officehours.

Written objections, duly motivated, to the intended transaction mustbereceivedbythe under-signed before or at 12:00 *Monday, 28 April2025.

JackRManale ActingGeneral Manager:Community &Economic Development MunicipalOffices CivicCentre Nangolo Mbumba Drive PrivateBag5017 WalvisBay Fax:(064)209714

Barloworld Equipment represents world leading equipment brands manufactured for earthmoving and marine applications in Southern Africa and the world, adding value to its customers in the Mining, Construction, Marine and Energy Industries We provide technical and logistical support to our Customers.

Mechanic Generals: Marine x 2 Walvis Bay

The Position Reporting to the Service Supervisor: Marine, the successful candidate will perform repairs, services and maintenance on marine Caterpillar Equipment to supplier standards and Customer requirements

Key Accountabilities

Technical expert providing an affective repair, service, and maintenance of marine Caterpillar Equipment

Analysing, reporting and resolution of marine engine systems problems and failures

Producing accurate service reports including failure analysis and investigation reports

Delivering high quality service to all Customers

Performing repairs in compliance to Company warranty policies and procedures

Think analytically and have a mechanical and practical aptitude

Have initiative and work accurately

Must be willing to work also in the mining and construction industry with the Equipment Field ServiceTeam when required

Must be prepared to work offshore accommodated on vessels/oil rigs for long periods of time

Must be prepared to temporarily work in other countries

Perform all other ad-hoc duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications & Experience

Qualified Diesel Mechanic with a Trade Diploma (National diploma/NQF3) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience specific in the marine industry

Experience with diesel engines overhauls and knowledge of marine engine systems; operation, cooling, fuel, lubrication, ventilation, electrical and electronic systems

Strong knowledge in fault finding on engine systems

Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP,AMT, and Microsoft Projects)

Good report writing skills and ability to understand and work from Service Manual

Good communication skills (written and oral)

Caterpillar, MaK and Perkins Engine knowledge and experience will be an added advantage

Electronic Technician (ET) and Service Information System (SIS) knowledge and experience will be an added advantage

Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and public holidays

Must be a self-starter and able to work independently

Must be in possession of a complete set tools (imperial and metric)

Must be able to cope under pressure and varying workloads

Must be in possession of a Code of Conduct not older than 1 year

Valid Code B/ BE driver’s license (manual transmission)

Interested candidates that meet the above requirements should send their CV’s and certified copies of educational qualifications and relevant documents to: Recruitmentwindhoek@barloworld-equipment.com

Candidates from designated groups are encouraged to apply. If you have not been contacted two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful

Closing date: 22 April 2025

“Barloworld is an equal opportunity employer”

NOTICEINTERMSOFTHEURBAN ANDREGIONALPLANNINGACT,2018

PleasetakenotethatStewartPlanning–Town&Regional Plannersintendstoapply,onbehalfoftheregisteredowner, to the Municipal Council ofWalvis Bay for approval of the followingapplication:

Erf 974 Walvis Bay: Rezoning from Single Residential (1:300m²) to General Residential 2 (1:300m²), and for consentusetooperateaHotelPensionwhiletherezoning isinprogress

Thedeletionandalterationofthetitledeedconditionsof erf974WalvisBay,ifnecessary

TheintentionistodevelopaHotelPensionofamaximumof 15 bedrooms (including the existing single storey dwelling house)partiallyintheexistingsinglestoreydwellinghouse andpartiallyinnewsingleanddoublestoreybuildingstothe side and back/rear of the existing single storey dwelling house.Onsiteparkingforthe15-bedroomHotelPensionwill beprovidedonsite:on-siteparkingrequirementof2parking baysplus1parkingbayperbedroom=17parkingbays. Thesedevelopmentproposalsrequiretorezoneerf974WalvisBaytoGeneralResidential2,toapplyforconsentusefor aHotelPensionintheproposedzoningandtooperateaHotel Pensionwhiletherezoningisinprogress.

Thedeletionandalterationofthetitledeedconditionsoferf 974WalvisBay,ifnecessary,isalsopartofthisapplication.

Theabovementionedapplicationissubmittedintermsofthe UrbanandRegionalPlanningAct,2018(ActNo.5of2018) andtheWalvisBayZoningScheme.

Pleasetakenotethat–

a)theapplicationliesopenforinspectionatthe TownPlanning Section of the Walvis Bay Municipality, Civic Centre, NangoloMbumbaDrive.

Theapplicationisalsoavailabletodownloadfrom www.sp.com.na/projects.

b) any person having comments, representations or objectionstotheproposedapplication,mayinwritinglodgesuch comments, representations or objections together with the groundsthereof,withtheChiefExecutiveOfficeroftheWalvis Bay Municipality and with Stewart Planning within fourteen(14)daysofthelastpublicationofthisnotice.

c)Written comments, representations or objections must be submittedbeforeorat17:00onTuesday13May2025tothe addressesprovidedbelow

LocalAuthority

ChiefExecutiveOfficer

MunicipalityofWalvisBay PrivateBag5017, WalvisBay townplanning@walvisbaycc.org.na

Applicant StewartPlanning Town&RegionalPlanners POBox2095, WalvisBay bruce@sp.com.na

SUBDIVISIONOFTHEREMAINDER OFWLOTZKASBAKENTOWNLANDS

NO.221

Take note that Stewart Planning – Town & Regional Planners intends to apply, on behalf of Afri-Track Zero CarbonEnergySolutions(Pty)Ltd,totheErongoRegional Council, the Urban and Regional Planning Board, and the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development for the following:

· Subdivision of the Remainder Wlotzkasbaken TownlandsNo.221intoPortionA(15ha)andtheRemainder; ·AmendmentofTitleDeedconditionstoallowtheoperationofaDesalinationPlantontheproposedPortionA asanIndustriallanduse;

· Registration of servitudes for a pipeline and right of wayovertheRemainderWlotzkasbakenTownlandsNo. 221infavourofthesubdividedPortionA.

The proposed Portion A is located on the Remainder WlotzkasbakenTownlands No. 221 within the proclaimed jurisdiction area of Erongo Region, Division G. The subdivisionareaisbetweenthetownsofHentiesBayandSwakopmund, about ±1km south of the Orano/Areva Desalination Plant and Namwater substation and ±3km north of theWlotzkasbakencommunity

The statutory process for subdivision, amendment of title deed conditions and registration of servitudes is necessary to allow Erongo Regional Council to lease the proposed Portion A for the operation of the intended Desalination Plant.TheproposedDesalinationPlantisneededtosupport potentialfutureexpansionsoftheCompany'sgreenenergy baseinArandiswhichwillcompriseastate-of-the-artgreen hydrogenfacility

Takenotethat–

(a)the Planning Application for public consultation lies open for inspection at the Erongo Regional Council Planning Office in the Acacia Building in Tobias Hainyeko Street, Swakopmund. An electronic copy can also be requestedfromMrsMelissaKroon:melissa@sp.com.na; (b)anypersonhavingcommentsorobjectionstotheapplication,mayinwritinglodgesuchobjectionsandcomments, togetherwiththegroundsthereof,withtheChiefRegional Officer of the Erongo Regional Council and with Stewart Planning within 14 days of the last publication of this notice; (c)Writtenobjectionsmustbesubmittedbeforeoron17:00 Monday,12May2025.

ErongoRegionalCouncil: ChiefRegionalOfficer PrivateBag5019, Swakopmund Enquiries: dimari@erongorc.gov.na 0644105729

Applicant: StewartPlanningTown& RegionalPlanners POBox2095, WalvisBay melissa@sp.com.na 064280770

MINISTRYOF TRADE& INDUSTRY

LIQUORACT,1998

NOTICEOF APPLICATIONTOA COMMITTEEIN TERMSOFTHE LIQUORACT,1998

(Regulations 14, 26 & 33)

Notice is given that an application in terms of the Liquor Act, 1998, particulars of which appear below, will be made to the Magistrate of the District of Erongo.

1 Name and postal

address of applicant:

Evette Matthee TA Lukzet P.O.Box 25

HentiesBay

2.Nameof businessor proposed business to which application relates: Die StalleLukzet

3. Address/location of premises to which application relates: Erf 3209,Sandstreet,HentiesBay

4. Nature and details of application: Application for a SpecialLiquor License.

5. Clerk of the court with whom application will be lodged: Swa-

kopmund Magistrate Court.

6 Date on which application will be lodged:15April 2025.

Any objection or written submission in terms of section 28 of theActinrelationtothe applicationmustbesent or delivered to the Secretary of the Committee to reach Secretary, not less than 21 days before the date of the meeting of the Committee at which application will be heard.

MINISTRYOF TRADE& INDUSTRY

LIQUORACT,1998

NOTICEOF APPLICATIONTOA COMMITTEEIN TERMSOFTHE LIQUORACT,1998 (Regulations 14, 26 & 33)

Notice is given that an application in terms of the Liquor Act, 1998, particulars of which appear below, will be made to the Regional LiquorLicencingCommittee,RegionErongo.

1 Name and postal address of applicant: Carbo Deli Trading

Vacancy

CC, P O Box 81630, Olympia.

2. Name of business or proposed business to which application relates: Carbo Deli TradingCC.

3. Address/location of premisestowhichapplication relates: Erf 00001604 Rakota Street, Industrial Area,Swakopmund.

4. Nature and details of application: Application for Permanently or Temporary Removal of a licence.

5. Clerk of the Court with whom application willbelodged:Clerkof the Magistrate’s

Service Specialist: Field Service Walvis Bay

The Position Reporting to the Field Service Supervisor: Field Service, the successful incumbent will perform planned and breakdown repairs, services and maintenance on Earthmoving Equipment and components to Supplier Standards and Customer requirements

Key Accountabilities

Repairing and maintaining earthmoving equipment

Troubleshoot & repairing machine systems problems and failures

Producing accurate service reports including failure analysis and investigation reports

Delivering high quality service to all Customers

Performing repairs in compliance to Company warranty policies and procedures

Think analytically and have a mechanical and practical aptitude

Have initiative and work accurately

Must be a self-starter and able to work independently

Must be willing to work in the Marine industry with the Marine Team as and when required

When required to work with the Marine Team, must be prepared to work offshore accommodated on vessels/oil rigs for long periods of time

Must be prepared to temporally work in other countries

Perform all other ad-hoc duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications & Experience

Qualified Diesel Mechanic (N3/NQF3) with at least 5 years’ experience in the earthmoving industry

Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and power train principals

Strong knowledge in fault finding (electrical specific and machine systems)

Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP,AMTand Microsoft Projects)

Good communication skills (written and oral)

Good report writing skills and ability to understand and work from Service Manual

Caterpillar Earthmoving Equipment knowledge and experience will be an added advantage

Electronic Technician (ET) and Service Information System (SIS) knowledge and experience will be an added advantage

Must be able to cope under pressure and varying workloads

Must be willing to work overtime, weekends and public holidays

Must be in possession of a complete set tools (imperial and metric)

Must be in possession of a Code of Conduct not older than 1 year

Valid Code B/ BE driver’s license (manual transmission)

Candidates from designated groups are encouraged to apply. If you have not been contacted two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful

Closing date: 22 April 2025

“Barloworld is an equal opportunity employer”

Court, district Swakopmund.

6. Date on which applicationwillbelodged:14 April 2025.

7. Date of meeting of Committee at which application will be heard:11June2025.

Anyobjectionorwritten submission in terms of section 28 of theAct in relation to the applicationmustbesent or delivered to the Secretary of the Committee to reach the Secretary not less than 21 days before the date of the meeting of the Committee at which the application will be heard.

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE NO. E 443/2024

In the estate of the late Friedrich Eberhard Mercker, Id no. 290501 0009 0 of Unit No.25, Lion Village, Swakopmund, Namibia who died on 21 January 2024 (Master's Reference E443/2024), and who was married out of community of property

In terms of Section 35 (5) of Act 66 of 1965, notice is hereby given that the FIRST AND FINAL Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above estate will be open for inspection of all persons interested therein for a period of twenty-one (21) days from date of publication hereof at the office of the Master of the High Court Windhoek and the Magistrate's Court Swakopmund. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Master concerned during the specified period, the executrix will proceed to make payment in accordance with the account.

A VILJOEN Agent of the Executrix c/o KINGHORN ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED Unit 35 & 36, Tenbergen Village cnr Robert Mugabe Avenue & Julius Nyerere Street, Windhoek P O Box 1455 Tel. (064) - 405051 Swakopmund

(Reference: AV/LB EST340/ 0001-50)

MUNICIPALITYOF WALVISBAY

Notice is hereby given in terms of section 63(2)(b) of the Local Authorities Act, 1992 (Act 23/1992), that the MunicipalityofWalvis Bay intends to sell, by closed bidding, erf 6232 Walvis Bay to Harbourfound (Pty) Ltd.

Description: Erf6232WalvisBay Area(m)2 : 62,080

Purchase Price Excluding 15% VAT (N$): 41,310,000.00

Full particulars pertaining to the sale will lie for inspection by interestedpersonsuntil Thursday, 24 April 2025 at room 29, Municipal Offices, Kuisebmond.

For more information Mrs Selma Satchipia can be contacted at telephone (064) 201 3232 during office hours.

Any person objecting to the proposed sale, may in writing lodge an objection together with the grounds/ motivation thereof, to theManager:Housing and Properties at the above address or to Private Bag 5017, Wal visBay,beforeoron Tuesday, 29April 2025at12:00.

JackManale Manager: Housing andProperties Tel:(064)2013338 Email: jmanale@ walvisbaycc.org.na

WE ARE HIRING – TOUR CONSULTANT

Join our team at Sun Sail Catamarans! We are looking for a passionate and organized Tour Consultant to assist clients with their inquiries and bookings.

Requirements:

* Minimum Grade 12 qualification.

* Code B driver's license.

* Fluency in English and Afrikaans (proficiency in German or French is a plus).

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).

* Previous experience in customer service or tourism is an advantage.

* Strong organizational and communication skills

Send your CV to sunsailcatamarans@outlook.com

Closing Date: Friday, 18 April 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Walvis Bay Municipality Inspires Youth on World Water Day

Vacancy

Service Specialists: Marine x 2 Walvis Bay

Key Accountabilities

Technical expert providing an affective repair, service, and maintenance of marine Caterpillar Equipment

Analysing, reporting and resolution of marine engine systems problems and failures

Producing accurate service reports including failure analysis and investigation reports

Delivering high quality service to all Customers

Performing repairs in compliance to Company warranty policies and procedures

Think analytically and have a mechanical and practical aptitude

Have initiative and work accurately

Must be willing to work also in the mining and construction industry with the Equipment Field ServiceTeam when required

Must be prepared to work offshore accommodated on vessels/oil rigs for long periods of time

Must be prepared to temporarily work in other countries

Perform all other ad-hoc duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications & Experience

Qualified Diesel Mechanic with a Trade Diploma (National diploma/NQF3) with a minimum of 5 years’ experience specific in the marine industry

Experience with diesel engines overhauls and knowledge of marine engine systems; operation, cooling, fuel, lubrication, ventilation, electrical and electronic systems

Strong knowledge in fault finding on engine systems

Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP,AMT, and Microsoft Projects)

Good report writing skills and ability to understand and work from Service Manual

Good communication skills (written and oral)

Caterpillar, MaK and Perkins Engine knowledge and experience will be an added advantage

Electronic Technician (ET) and Service Information System (SIS) knowledge and experience will be an added advantage

Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and public holidays

Must be a self-starter and able to work independently

Must be in possession of a complete set tools (imperial and metric)

Must be able to cope under pressure and varying workloads

Must be in possession of a Code of Conduct not older than 1 year

Valid Code B/ BE driver’s license (manual transmission)

Candidates from designated groups are encouraged to apply. If you have not been contacted two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful

Closing date: 22 April 2025

“Barloworld is an equal opportunity employer”

The Municipality ofWalvis Bay turned World Water Day 2025 into a call to action,onethatbeginswiththeyouth.

Under the global theme “Glacier Preservation,” the Municipality hosted 20 learners from Duinesig High School for an immersive educational experience designed to deepen their understanding of water sustainability, local resource management, and the role they can playinsafeguardingthe future.

World Water Day, commemorated annually on 22March,placesaspotlightontheworld'smost

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)

FOR THE PROPOSED QUARRYING ACTIVITIES ON MINING CLAIMS

73147, 73148, 73149 & 73150 IN THE WALVIS BAY DISTRICT, ERONGO REGION

Notice is hereby given to all Interested andAffected Parties (I&APs), that an application for an Environmental Clearance Certificate will be submitted to the Competent Authority and the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) for the following activities.

Project title: Proposed quarrying activities on Mining Claims 73147, 73148, 73149 & 73150

Project location: Walvis Bay District, Erongo region

Proponent: Coastal Precast and Paving (CPP) cc Description: Green Gain

Consults cc has been appointed to conduct an EIAfor the proposed quarrying activities on four new mining claims 73147, 73148, 73149 & 73150. The Mining Claims are located about 17km east of Walvis Bay surrounding the existing CPP Quarry The quarry operational activities involve removal of overburden and crush ng of bedrock material into aggregates of different sizes and gravel byproducts that are used in the construction industry

I&APs are hereby invited to register, request the Background Information Document (BID) attend the public

eia@greengain.com.na

The last day to submit input is 25April 2025.

The public consultation meeting is scheduled as follows Venue: CPP Quarry Site (±17km east of Walvis Bay)

Date: Thursday 17April 2025

Time: 11:00 to 13: 00

For more information contact: +264 81 142 2927

vital resource, water

Thisyear'sthemeemphasised the importance of glaciers as natural water towers that regulate freshwater flow to rivers and lakes, sustaining ecosystems eveninaridregionslike Walvis Bay The day's program kicked off with interactive learning sessions where learners were introduced to the town's water sources, consumption trends, and the complex systems behind wastewater management. Officials broke down the critical link between clean water and public health, revealing the behind-the-scenes efforts that keep taps running and the communitysafe.

The real eye-opener came during a guided field trip to the Mile 7 reservoirs and the Wastewater Treatment Plant. There, learners witnessedthescaleand science involved in keeping the town's water clean and flowing. For many, it was a first-time glimpse into a world they had never considered.Towrapup theexperience,learners participated in a lively quizthatreinforcedthe day'slessons. Winners walked away with municipal-branded prizes, but all participants left with something more valuable, knowledge and a renewed respect for water as a preciousresource.

“This day is about planting seeds of environmental consciousnessthatwillgrowwith these learners and shape how they see the world.”

Eileen van der Schyff

Oblates Celebrated the Consecration and Inauguration of National Marian Shrine

TheOblatesinNamibiarecentlycelebratedtheconsecrationandinaugurationof the National Marian Shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Peace at Döbra in Windhoek.

With joyful hearts the entire Oblate Charismatic familyandotherslayfaithfulfromallcornersof the country, including Bishop Christiaan of Keetmanshoop and Archbishop Gabriel of Lubango who witnessed the consecration of the shrine by the Archbishop Liborius Nashenda. Archbishop Liborius Nashenda of Namibia's Windhoek Catholic Archdiocese said, at the celebration of the consecration and inauguration oftheNationalMarianShrine,thataftertheRisen Lordascendedintoheaven,theApostlesgathered around Mary, the mother of Jesus, in the Upper Room in Jerusalem. “There they prayed, as the Lord had instructed them, to prepare themselves toreceivetheHolySpiritandbeginthemissionof proclaiming the Gospel.”Archbishop Nashenda said, “today, we also gather around Mary to consecrateherhouseandshrine.Thisisahistoric

moment in which we are participating. The entire ChurchofNamibia,andalsotheuniversalChurch, isgatheredwithus.Perhaps,liketheApostles,we do not yet fully understand the importance of this moment, but we are certain that by persevering in prayer with Mary and receiving the grace of the Spirit,wewillbecomecourageouswitnessesofthe RisenLordandprotagonistsofanewevangelising springtime in this land.”The Superior General Fr Luis Ignacio RoisAlonso, whilst inaugurating the shrine said that the first mission of any Marian shrine is to be a true place of prayer “We pray todaywithMarythatthisshrinemaybeaplaceto prayforpeace.Letusprayforpeaceinourfamilies and in our cities, peace in our nation and in the entireworld.” He emphasisedtheshrine's mission as a place of prayer for peace. Speaking on the history and significance of the Shrine for the

Walvis Bay Salt Eagles Absent From the ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup

TheNamibiaUnder-19Cricketteam,theWalvisBaySaltEagleswillbeabsentfrom theICCMen'sUnder-19WorldCupinNamibiaandZimbabwenextyear;thisafter loosingagainstTanzaniaatthequalifiersheldinNigeria.

Thisisthethirdtimeinrecentyears(2020in South Africa; 2022 in West Indies; 2026 in Namibia and Zimbabwe) that the under 19 teamdidnotqualifyfortheworldcup. Last year's appearance in South Africa was Namibia's tenth participation since its debut in 1998 Of these, four consecutive qualifications were the most (2012 to 2018). Statistically,severalNamibianplayersputin brilliantperfor-mancesinthetournament,but unfortunately the price is being paid for the team'sonlyslip-up,withnosecondchances. ThreemembersoftheWalvisBaySaltEagles

was part of the top eight run-scorers and top seven wicket-takers. Francois du Plessis was thesecond-bestbatsmenwith122runsinfive innings / average 30.50 / bat-ting rate 51.05 withTiaanvanderMerwesevenswith89runs in four innings / average 22.25 / batting rate 45.18 and Liam Basson eight with 87 runs in fiveinnings/average17.40/battingrate54.38. Francois du Plessis second with 12 wickets in five innings / economy 2.80 with Rowan van Vuuren fifth with 10 wickets in five innings / economy1.76andMaxHeingoseventhwith9 wicketsinfiveinnings/economy2.78

Church and the Oblates in Namibia, Dc.GTShivolo,OMIsaidthatfrom its inception, Döbra was always a place of refuge. “After the war between the German occupation forces and the Herero and Nama people, orphans found refuge here. People have always come Döbra to seek solace and comfort, wisdom and peace at it played a significant role in this process, serving as a resettlementcentreandasafehaven

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(a place of peace) for those returning from exile. The first mission of any Marian Shrine is to be a true place of prayer Let us pray today with Mary thatthisShrinemaybeaplacetopray forpeace.Letusprayforpeaceinour familiesandinourcities,peaceinour nationandintheentireworldandletus prayforthegrowthandsuccessofthis shrine,thatpeoplewhocomeherewill find healing and peace ” The celebration concluded with a tree plantingceremony “Letusprayforthe shrine's growth and success in bringing healing and peace to all visitors.”

Saturday 19April 2025 06:00 Mondesa Cemetery Swakopmund

Archbishop Liborius Ndumbukuti Nashenda of Namibia's Windhoek Catholic Archdiocese

The National Marian Shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Peace at Döbra in Windhoek

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Tombstone unveiling of

beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt Selma YaJohannes Himutina

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Good Start for Erongo Volleyball

The women's team of Sharks Sports Club

Coastal Runners Conquer Two Oceans Marathon

About100coastalRunnersfromBRGRunningClub, WalvisBayShoreRunners,WalvisBayRoadRunners andSwakopStridersconquerthe26thHalfMarathon and54thUltraMarathonoftheTwoOceansMarathon lastweekendinCapeTownSouthAfrica.

Over 30 000 novice and elite runners competed in 56km ultramarathonand21.1kmhalf-marathon.

BRGRunningClubfromWalvisBay,TwoOceansMarathon results:

UltraMarathon

SunéLourens-6:45:21(FirstTimer)

HennieLacock-6:25:59

ClaudiaFortuin-5:28:31

ChristiDukhie-5:49:30

GerhardSnyders-6:54:50

IstvanOosthuizen-5:24:10(FirstTimer)

Half-Marathon

JoshuaTitus-1:33:31(FirstTimer-20thpositioninthe

Juniorscategory)

NelmarieSimon-2:30:44

IstvanOosthuizen-2:30:44

JuniasKambala-2:10:11(FirstTimer)

NdilimekeHamutenya-2:21:57(FirstTimer)

ChristelleJansevanVuuren-3:12:08(PB&FirstTimer)

A'DeanMaggott-1:56:22(FirstTimer)

DavidFortuin-2:32:52

DesmundNawaseb-2:45:16(FirstTimer)

LukasBeukes-2:47:14(FirstTimer)

MelandriOberholzer-2:45:18(FirstTimer)

FuadBrenner-1:57:19(FirstTimer)

DavidNdengu-2:20:44(FirstTimer)

MichannetteSmit-2:33:02

SonjaOates-2:24:30

VonnivanNiekerk-2:47:06(FirstTimer)

KatjaSymington-1:48:12(PB)

JaniceSnyman-2:57:18

JessyMenye-2:43:38(FirstTimer)

EvanPretorius-2:16:31(FirstTimer)

The Erongo Nampol Volleyball Clubs men's team and the women's team of Sharks Sports Club won the Erongo Volleyball Association (EVA) opening volleyballtournamentheldlastSaturdayat the SFC Indoor Sports Complex in Swakopmund.

The Namibian Navy Volleyball Club men's team ended second followed by Cats Volleyball Club whilst the women's team of Coastal Warriors and BlueWatersVolleyball Clubendedsecondand thirdrespectively

The men's teams that competedwereErongo Nampol Volleyball Clubs, Sharks Sports Club, Namibian Navy Volleyball Club, Cats

Volleyball Club, Nava-gab Volleyball C l u b , C o a s t a l Warriors Volleyball Club The women's teams that entered for the opening tournament were Blue Waters Volleyball Club with Sharks Sports Club, Coastal Warriors Volleyball Club, and The EVA league will start this coming weekend on 12 April 2025.

DeidreDresselhaus-2:16:30

Michel'lé Koff - 2:14:21 (First Timer)

Alimarie Duvenhage - 3:02:41 (FirstTimer)

Lèande Ochs - 2:48:27 (First Timer)

Ashley Koff - 2:05:32 (First Timer)

Taimi Nashima - 2:46:41 (First Timer)

Charlotte Coetzee - 3:07:06 (FirstTimer)

Marinda van Wyk - 3:12:07 (FirstTimer)

Colin De La Harpe - 2:31:58 (FirstTimer)

DeVilliersSmit-2:59:30(PB)

The 2025 Graham Louw Invitational

TheannualGrahamLouwInvitationalsaw 60 golfers from 62 clubs compete over the past weekend in perfect weather condition atRossmundGolfClubinSwakopmund.

The Betterball Stablefordformat,sponsored by Williams & Knight Insurance Brokers tookplaceforthethird yearinsuccession.

The tournament in honour of long-standing member and golfing legend, Graham Louw, who is currently 93 years youngandstilltrieshis besttocompeteatgolf onaweeklybasis.

The overall winner of the Floating Trophy were,TheoHaimbondi and Lucille Abrahams on48pointswinninga count out over Henry Louw and Peter Bas-

singthwaighte with Benjamin and Pine van Wyk with 46 points third and 4th: Clive Lawrence and Mark Jacobs fourth with45points. Nearest to the Pins wereawardedtoMark Jacobs at No.3; Fred vanZylatNo.7;Riaan Coetzee at No.12 and HarryBothaatNo.16. Rossmund Golf Club thanked the players and Williams & Knight as well as all other sponsors for theirgeneroussupport to the Graham Louw Invitational.

The winners of the 2025

with their floating trophy from left to right Lucille Abrahams, Theo Haimbondi with the Rossmund Golf Legend Graham Louw Photo contributed

Graham Louw Invitational

The men's team of Erongo Nampol Volleyball Club

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Joy Kabooy off to Egypt

Coastal Rhythmic Gymnast from Walvis Bay Gymnastics Club, Joy Kabooy will be representing the Land of the Brave at theAfrican Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship from2to3MayinCairo,Egypt.

Kabooy was elected with Emilia Ekandjo and Peya Kashaka of Windhoek Rhythmic Club and selected at the Namibian Gymnastics Federation (NGF) national trials held last weekend at WindhoekRhythmicClub.

The trio will be accompanied by coach Roumi Kostin, alongside FIG-certified judge Wietsa Snymanalsorepresentedthecountryat lastyear'sAfricanRhythmicGymnastics Championships held in Kigali, Rwanda. In the meantime, Aleandra van Rooi form Infinity Rhythmic Gymnastic Club in WalvisBayandKarinHamunyela, Emilia Ekandjo, Peya Kashaka, Kenandjo Mupia and Taimi Nanyanga from Windhoek Rhythmic Clubwillparticipateintheupcomingillustrious International Gymnastics Tournament, where theyareinvitedalongsideZimbabwetocompete from 15 to 16April inAngola. These gymnasts will be accompanied by FIG-certified judge Adonis-BylastheheadofdelegationandWietsa Snymanasthecoach.

This Gymnastics Tournament will be part of an international sports event as commemoration of Angola's 50 years of independence celebration.

Namibian Rhythmic chairperson Britt Adonis-Byl revealed that the Gymnastics is well on its way and has improved its standard. “We are now on par with the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) rules andregulations,”shesaid. According to her the rhythmic section's main focus is to get gymnasts out onto the competition floor to gain as much exposure as possible.“Thisisgoodexposureand a great opportunity to compete amongst our peers in Africa. We wanttobeabletomeasureourselves against the African giants of rhythmic gymnastics like Egypt and South Africa,” she said.

TheNGFalsohostedtrialsforthejuniorteamto represent the country at the Junior World ChampionshipsinSofia,Bulgaria,from18to22 June.Thisteamwillbefinalisedlaterthisweek.

Walvis Bay youngsters that competed in their first Two Oceans Half Marathon are Damian Beukes (2:19:45) and Daniella Stauder (2:15:37) and Joshua Titus - 1:33:31 who ended 20th in the Juniors category

Namibian Archers Scoop Six Medals

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The Archery Association of Namibia (AAN) recently scooped six medals at the 75th South Africa National combined with the 3rd SouthernRegionsChampionshipsheldfrom4to6April2025atMarks Park,JohannesburgSouthAfrica.

Sanctioned by the South African National Archery Association (SANAA), World Archery Africa (WAAf) and World Archery (WA), the event also served as the trial for compound archers to qualify for the 12th edition of The World Games(TWG)from7–17 August 2025 in Chengdu,China.

Janie Meuwesen and Elisabeth Taljaard won gold in the compound

mixed team whilst Taljaard also clinched gold in the compound women's class, and IlanaMalansecuregold in the compound women over-50 years class Lutz Wahlers secure silver with an outstanding performance in the barebow men's class and JanLotz du Toit secured a bronze medal in the compound men open class and another bronze medal in the

The youngster Janko du Plessis, a learner at Walvis Bay Gymnasium secured silver in compound men under15 at the75th South Africa National combined with the 3rd Southern Regions Championships.

compound men open team with partner DeVilliersVisser,alearner at the Homeschool of Walvis Bay The youngster Janko du Plessis a learner at Walvis Bay Gymnasium secured silver in compound men under15.Namibia'seightbest archersthatrepresented theLandoftheBravein their respective classes at the Championships were, Ilana Malan –Compound Women 50+, Jacqueline Coetzee – Compound Women, Elisabeth Taljaard – Compound Women, Jannie Meuwesen -

Namibia's eight best archers that represented the Land of the Brave in their respective classes at the75th South Africa National combined with the 3rd Southern Regions Championships.

Results:

Lutz Wahlers – Silver BarebowMen

JankoduPlessis-Silver CMU15

Jan-Lotz du ToitBronzeCMO

Jan-Lotz du Toit and De-Villiers Visser –BronzeCMOteam

Jannie Meuwesen and Elisabeth TaljaardGoldCompoundMixed team

Ilana Malan – Gold CompoundWomen50+ Vice President Target Archery AAN (AssociationofNamibia)

Compound Men, JanLotz du Toit – Compound Men Open ST, De-Villiers Visser –Compound Men Open W2, Janko du Plessis –Compound Men u15 and Lutz Wahlers –Barebow Men. Elisabeth Taljaard and Jannie Meuwesen formedpartofaMixed Compound team and Jan-Lotz du Toit and De-Villiers formed part aCompoundMenOpen team.

The talented Coastal Rhythmic Gymnast from Walvis Bay Gymnastics Club Joy Kabooy

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