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SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 6951 FRIDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2022 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net

Application to acquit Noble and Azhar dismissed inside Rudi Bowe

The application to acquit Walvis Bay residents, Grant Noble and Dinah Azhar, accused of smuggling about 412 kilograms of cocaine into the country, was rejected by Judge Orben Sibeya, in terms of section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Act, at the High Court in Windhoek on Monday this week.

Walvis Bay residents Grant Noble and Dinah Azhar,the main accused of smuggling about 412 kilograms of cocaine into the country. - Photo Archive

According to section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Act, Act 51 of 1977, the court can, if the state does not have sufficient evidence against an accused on the basis of the charges against them, find the accused innocent.

Mr Sisa Namandje, the legal representative of the accused,in November last year after the state closed their case,submitted an application for dismissal as the state did not provide sufficient evidence against the accused on the basis of the charges against them.

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Graff-1 Deep Water Oil Discovery

MTC reminds its beneficiaries about sponsee obligations

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Sporadic rainfall causes considerable damage

The Ministry of Mines and Energy confirms the discovery of light oil in PEL0039 within the Orange Basin offshore Namibia. The Joint Venture announced a successful well result at the Graff-1 prospect 250 km offshore Namibia.

The initial drilling of the oil well started in December 2021, and was drilled by Valaris (DS-10 Drillship). The drilling process was safely completed during early February 2022. The prospect encountered hydrocarbons in both the Primary and Secondary target Zones. The JV confirmed further post well analyses, inclusive of fluid and rock

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Hangana crew member lost at sea Piquet Jacobs

Hangana Seafood has found themselves amidst yet another failed search and rescue (SAR) attempt as they announced on Thursday, 10 February, the disappearance of an employee and crewmember on board one of its fishing vessels, Begonia, on Monday, 7 February.

It is alleged that the missing crew member, Jonas Heita (35), had reported ill early on Monday morning. When Heita could not be located on board, the captain ordered a search of the vessel, whereafter a 48-hour search and rescue (SAR) mission ensued with no results. The Begonia was located at approximately 96.5 km north of Cape Cross, at the time the crewmember went missing.

O&L Group Corporate Relations and Official Spokesperson, Roux-ché Locke: “On Monday-morning, 7 February 2022, the Captain of our MFV Begonia had requested for a search of a crewmember, Jonas Heita (35), who went missing after having reported ill earlier. Once the vessel was thoroughly searched, a 48-hour aerial search and rescue mission was deployed to locate the missing crewmember. Unfortunately, the search and rescue mission was unsuccessful in that Mr. Heita was not found. A full investigation has been launched to assess the circumstances around this unfortunate incident. The next of kin has been informed and our Captain and crewmembers of the MVF Begonia will be supported with trauma counselling by the O&L Group Wellness department. We deeply regret this unfortunate incident and empathise with the family of Mr Heita.”

This heartbreaking incident comes just 11 days short of the two-year anniversary of the disappearance of Hangana employee, Captain Carlo Gordon, who went missing following the sinking of hake trawler, Resplendent, on Tuesday, 18 February 2020.

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Application to acquit Noble and Azhar dismissed Continued from page 1 sufficient evidence against the accused unless his clients give self-incriminating evidence during their testimony in defence or crossexamination by the state.

Namandje has argued during last year's court proceedings, the drugs were never in possession of the accused as the cargo container was never physically handed over to them before it was searched. Police immediately took the cargo container to the Namibian police station at the Port of Walvis Bay after it was unloaded.

Defence Lawyer, Namandje further claimed that the state could not provide any evidence regarding the charges of money laundering or those of drug trafficking.

However, Judge Sibeya found that there is sufficient evidence on which Walvis Bay residents, Noble and Azhar could be convicted, unless that evidence is contradicted by them in further proceedings during their trial.

Judge Sibeya, found that the evidence produced by the state does constitute prima facie evidence, which requires answers from the accused persons and that the evidence not in dispute is that Noble is the sole owner of the entity used to import the copy paper and that Azhar financed his operations.

According to Judge Sibeya,the documentation shows 480 boxes of copy paper were imported, but that only 460 contained copy paper while

the other 20 contained what was determined as 87-89% cocaine powder. The judge said that he was satisfied that the chain of custody was not broken as there was a clear paper trail from when the suspected cocaine was brought to the National Police Forensic Institute of Namibia for testing.

Noble (40) and Azhar (65) stand accused of importing 412 kilogrammes of cocaine, with an estimated street-market value of N$206 million, into Namibia between February and 15 June 2018 by having it shipped from Brazil to Walvis Bay. Police and customs officers discovered the cocaine in a shipping container, hidden in boxes supposedly containing printing paper, on 15 June 2018, two months after customs and excise officials had received information about the importation of illicit goods from Brazil to Walvis Bay, and a month after the container in question had been identified as possibly suspicious, the state is alleging as well.

The two also face a count of money laundering in connection with the transaction through which the consignment in which the cocaine was allegedly found was shipped to Walvis Bay. Noble has been held in custody since his arrest in June 2018 while Azhar was released on bail in September last year. The trial is scheduled to continue on 23 March with State advocate Tangeni Iitula is Prosecuting and Defence Lawyer Sisa Namandje representing the accused.

Boxes containing the suspected cocaine. - Photo Archive

Government confirms U-turn on Graff-1 Deep Water Oil mandatory vaccination policy samples, of the well data. Moreover, further associated exploration Continued from page 1

The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation warns against mandatory vaccinations and does not, at this juncture, advise employers to introduce mandatory vaccinations at workplaces.

The ministry, as the government's authority on all labour matters, advises that employers address Covid-19 at the workplace with a policy that is consistent with government's official position.

Acting Executive Director in the Labour Ministry, Lydia Indombo, said her ministry is in the process of drafting guidelines on steps that should be taken to ensure adherence to labour and employment laws, and the norms of social dialogue and fairness in approaching the issue of mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations in the workplace. Indombo said, “these guidelines will assist employers, trade unions and employees to agree on approaches that can maximise health considerations while respecting the rights of employees and promoting their wellbeing and job security. Employers should rather educate and encourage their employees on the importance of vaccines and to allow employees to make voluntary decisions.” Indombo explained.

She added, the up-to-date government position remains that vaccination against Covid-19 should be done on a voluntary basis. Indombo noted, her ministry has developed occupational safety and

health or Covid-19 guidelines, which outline measures employers can adopt in order to minimise the spread of Covid-19 at workplaces. Indombo said, “in instances where an employer intends to introduce measures aimed at imposing mandatory vaccination, such must be done, taking cognisance of the provisions of the Namibian Labour Law, applicable company policies and rules as well as contracts of employment.”

According to her, extra care is needed when employers consider a policy of mandatory vaccinations. She said this includes protection against unfair dismissal of employees.

“Failure to do so will create a high potential and risk of labour disputes that might otherwise be avoided.

Such disputes, especially when involving a large number of employees or sensitive operations could prove to be disastrous, time consuming, and expensive,” Indombo added. Indombo said the negative impact on business operations and staff morale and on the wellbeing of workers and their families is equally high, during and after such actions are taken.

activities will be undertaken to determine the size and recoverable potential of the identified hydrocarbons.

“I congratulate Shell, Qatar Energy and NAMCOR on their recent oil discovery offshore Namibia. It gives us a clear shot at reimaging our economy. When the time comes, we would need to thing boldly in structuring a recovery model that is in the best interest of all stakeholders.” Stated Honourable Tom Alweendo, the Minister of Mines and Energy. The Petroleum Commissioner, Ms Maggy Shino also resounded the same words by applauding the Joint Venture parties on the successful and safe completion of the Graff-1 well.

The Namibian Government is excited to enter this new era in the oil and gas exploration sector. A great milestone has been achieved within the Orange Basin with this significant offshore discovery. We are looking forward to boundless cooperation(s) with the JV partners, to optimally progress this discovery. PEOL0039 is operated by Shell Namibia Upstream B.V with 45 % equity, with the Joint Venture (JV) partners being Qatar Energy, 45 % and NAMCOR, 10%.

Bus carrying 30 NDF members collides head-on with Toyota pick-up Piquet Jacobs

A case of Reckless and/or Negligent driving was opened after the driver of a Mercedes Benz bus, carrying 30 Namibian Defense Force (NDF) members, crashed head-on into another vehicle on the B2 Highway between Arandis and Usakos on Wednesday this week.

According to police in the Erongo region, the driver of the NDF bus tried to avoid rear-ending a truck that was driving in front of the bus, which came to a sudden standstill, by swerving to the right, into the oncoming traffic lane, resulting in a head-on collision with an oncoming Toyota pick-up.

The 54-year-old driver and solo occupant of the Toyota Pick-up sustained serious injuries, and was transported to a hospital in Windhoek for further treatment. The 42-year-old driver of the NDF bus sustained moderate to serious injuries. Erongo police confirmed two of the 30 passengers were injured; a 42-year-old NDF member's injuries was described as serious while a fellow passenger, a 33-year-old, was moderately injured.

The bus was transporting 30 members of the Namibian Defense Force to Lüderitz from Walvis Bay for rotational duties when the accident happened approximately 30 km from Arandis towards Usakos.

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MTC reminds its beneficiaries about sponsee obligations Sharlien Tjambari

MTC reminded its 12 sponsees about their contractual sponsorship obligations at the MTC Annual Sponsorship Engagement Workshop that took place this week at the MTC Dome in Swakomund on Monday, 7 February.

MTC reminded the sponsees, while imparting necessary leadership and sustainable skills to the beneficiaries.

The focus of this year's sponsorship engagement workshop, was on sharing relevant leadership skills and institutional governance, sustainable and management knowledge that will aid the beneficiaries' organizations in projecting their organisations towards competency in reaching their respective institutional mandates.

Key points discussed during the one-day workshop ranged from ethical leadership, conflict resolution, sport management, branding and social media marketing, creating and maintaining healthy media relations, and public speaking and presentation.

MTC's Chief Human Capital and Corporate Affairs Officer, Tim Ekandjo reminded sponsers of their contractual obligations, emphasizing on accountability, transparency, and drive for management optimization as key.

While addressing the crowd, Ekandjo said, “as a benefactor, we are consistent in our expectations from all our beneficiaries. If you are falling short of our expectations, we are open to engage you and explore and provide guidance where it is necessary to ensure that you deliver towards a common objective.

Additionally, and very important, is transparency and accountability in all your affairs, especially in your quarterly reports to us.”

The MTC sponsorship beneficiaries are: Namibia Hockey Union, Namibia Horseracing Union, Netball Premier League, Nestor “Sunshine” Boxing Academy, Salute Boxing Academy, Kilimanjaro Boxing Academy, NFA Cup, Namibia National Youth Games, Dr Hage Geingob Cup, HopSol, and Windhoek Fashion Week, respectively.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Re-Advertisement The Benguela Current Convention (BCC) is a multi-sectoral Inter-Governmental Organization by Angola, Namibia and South Africa (Parties) to spearhead regional collaboration for integrated management, sustainable development and protection of the environment using an ecosystem approach to ocean governance in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME).

The BCC Secretariat herewith invites technical and financial proposals from competent consultancy firms/individuals to develop: 1. A National Oil Dispersant Use Policy for Namibia.

2. A Community Engagement Strategy for Namibia's National Marine Pollution Contingency Plan Detailed Terms of Reference are available from Mr. Jackson Kaoti, (jackson@benguelacc.org Tel: + 264 64 406 901).

The deadlines for Application: 07 March 2022 Kindly note that these are two separate consultancies.

MTC team seen with sponsorship beneficiaries at The MTC Dome in Swakopmund this week

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Swakopmund Court Report

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Walvis Bay Court Report Nanub Barlemens (38), appeared on charges of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 23 February 2022. The accused remains in custody.

Ricardo Samuel (32), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 6 April 2022. The accused is on bail.

Webster Shimhanda (28), appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 12 April 2022. The accused is on bail.

Lucky Khaebeb (21), was absent at his hearing on a charge of assault. The matter was postponed to 21 April 2022. The accused is in custody.

Daniel Makie (38), appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 2 February 2022. The accused remains in custody.

Willie Cloete (32), appeared on a charge of assault. The case against the accused was withdrawn.

Janine Snyders (36), appeared on charges of theft. The matter was postponed to 2 March 2022. The accused remains in custody.

Boyson Samwanza (33), appeared on a charge of driving with an excessive breath alcohol level. The matter was postponed to 2 March 2022. The accused is on bail.

Lukas Beukes (42), appeared on a charge of driving with an excessive breath alohol level. The accused was found guilty and sentenced to 12 months imprisonment or a N$8 000 fine.

Bao Welhong (57), appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The accused was found guilty and sentenced to 12 months imprisonment or a N$10 000 fine.

Awiseb Bradley (25), appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 9 February 2022. The accused remains in custody.

Barlemens Nanub (41), appeared on charges of resisting a member of the police and assault on a member of the police. The matter was postponed to 23 February 2022.

The accused remains in custody.

Jesaya Heita (27), Melka Kalimbo (26) and Sakaria Shitalena (22), appeared on charges of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 28 February 2022. The accused is on bail.

Kahono Simeon (19) and Lukas Pritzlaff (21), appeared on charges of rape. The matter was postponed to 12 April 2022.

The accused is on bail.

Teopherus Iitope (26), appeared on a charge of driving with an excessive breath alcohol level. The matter was postponed to 9 March 2022. The accused is on bail.

Adolf Goagoses (29), appeared on charges of assault by threat and crimen injuria. The case against the accused was withdrawn.

Ruben Negumbo (35), was absent at his hearing on charges of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The accused is at large.

Cleopas Kamangira (30), appeared on a charge of making a false representation or committing a fraudulent act for the purpose of entering or remaining in Namibia. The accused was found guilty and sentenced to 4 months imprisonment or a N$2 000 fine.

Petrus Enghali (26), was absent at his hearing on a charge of theft. The accused is at large.

Ronaldo Nawaseb (18), Prince Kangwandi (19) and Owen Aibeb (18), appeared on charges of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 9 March 2022. The accused are on warning.

Linus Nangolo (46), appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 7 April 2022. The accused is on bail.

Monray Alcock (31), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 14 February 2022. The accused is on bail.

Filipus Ipinge (23), appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 8 March 2022. The accused remains in custody.

Paulus Onesmus (35), appeared on a charge of assault. The matter was postponed to 7 March 2022. The accused is on warning.

Johannes Petrus Silver (44), appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The matter was postponed to 10 March 2022. The accused is on warning.

Akano Somaes (20) and Mercey Auchas (31), appeared on charges of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 3 March 2022. The accused are on bail.

Jeronette Benson (27), appeared on a charge of culpable homicide. The matter was postponed to 12 March 2022. The accused is on bail.

Romeo Katiti (25) and Jeremia Shoombe (26), appeared on charges of robbery. The matter was postponed to 23 March 2022. The accused is on bail.

Ruben Negumbo (35) and Alfeus Amushila (37), appeared on charges of attempted housebreaking with intent to steal and theft.

The matter was postponed to 14 March 2022.

Jean Pierre Spence (38), appeared on charges of theft, theft of a motor vehicle and fraud. The matter was postponed to 10 March 2022. The accused is on warning.

Bonanza Gam-Khaises (31), appeared on a charge of theft by false pretences. The matter was postponed to 23 February 2022. The accused is on warning.

Gregory Majiedt (31), appeared on a charge of malicious damage to property. The matter was postponed to 15 March 2022. The accused is on bail.

Kapoyoyo Cosmos Mayira (33), was absent at his hearing on a charge of malicious damage to property. The accused is at large.

Bernice Mintoor (37), appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 3 March 2022. The accused is in custody.

John Valentine (22), appeared on a charge of possession of dependence-producing substances. The accused was found guilty and sentenced to 6 months imprisonment or a N$2 500 fine.

Atutale Shaningwa (33) and Angula Herman (32), appeared on a charge of resisting a member of the police. The matter was postponed to 29 March for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.

Hebert Brandt (20), appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The case was withdrawn on request of the public prosecutor because there was no docket or state witnesses at court.

Adolf Mulder (43), appeared on a charge of theft of a motor vehicle.

The matter was postponed to 12 April for plea and trial. The accused remains in custody.

Ray-Ann Shakira Van Wyk (18) and Elmero Human (21), appeared on a charge of possession of stolen property. The matter was postponed to 7 July for plea and trial. The accused are on bail.

Esting Rodney Sonn (30), appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 18 May for trial. The accused remains in custody.

Michael Nawaseb (41), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm read with provisions of the domestic violence act, act 4 of 2003. The matter was postponed to 24 February for continuation of trial. The accused remains in custody.

Shipandeni Johannes (28), appeared on charges of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm read with provisions of the domestic violence act, act 4 of 2003 and malicious damage to property. The matter was postponed to 17 March for plea and trial. The accused remains in custody.

Lourens Nieuwoudt (37), appeared on a charge of malicious damage to property. The matter was postponed to 4 April for legal representation. The accused is on bail.

Gervatus Oxurub (32), appeared on a charge of assault by threat read with provisions of the domestic violence act, act 4 of 2003. The matter was postponed to 29 March for trial. The accused remains in custody.

Johannes Jeremia (27), appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 12 April for plea and trial. The accused is on bail.

Gerhardt Awaseb (41), appeared on charges of assault by threat read with provisions of the domestic violence act, act 4 of 2003 and malicious damage to property. The matter was postponed to 4 April because the docket was not at court. The accused has been warned.

Jason Uukongo (29), appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 1 March for plea. The accused remains in custody.

Nameni Shipopyeni (18), appeared on a charge of robbery. The matter was postponed to 24 February because the docket was not at court. The accused is on bail.

Gawiseb Augustinus (46), appeared on a charge of assault- indecent assault. The matter was postponed to 13 April for plea and trial. The accused is on bail.

Sheldon Beukes (35), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 12 May for plea and trial. The accused is on bail.

Martha Diener (38), appeared on a charge of theft by false pretences.

The accused is at large, and a warrant of arrest was issued.

Van wyk Denwille (38) and Tangeni Nambina (28), appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 23 February for fixing of trial date. The accused remain in custody.

Karl Bohne (43), appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The matter was postponed to 18 May for plea and trial. The accused is on bail.

Esting Rodney Sonn (30), appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 2 March for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.

Hatutale Shipanga (25), appeared on charges of escaping before being locked up and driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The matter was postponed to 24 February because the docket was not at court. The accused is on bail.

Ndtilii Shikale (39), appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 21 February for fixing of trial date. The accused remains in custody.

Reginald Boeta Januarie (30), appeared on a charge of robbery. The matter was postponed to 2 March for further investigation. The accused has been warned.

Hans Rooinasie (28), appeared on a charge of arms and ammunition act- negligent discharge or placement of a fire-arm. The matter was postponed to 24 March for fixing of trial date. The accused has been warned.

Leonard Ashipala (34), appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The matter was postponed to 15 March for fixing of trial date. The accused is on bail.

Laurens Upumbu (19), appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 15 March because the docket was not at court. The accused was released in care of guardian.

Adolf Herman Mulder (45), appeared on charges of fraud and theft by false pretences. The matter was postponed to 16 February for plea and trial. The accused remains in custody.

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Sporadic rainfall causes considerable damage Rudi Bowe

The sporadic rainfall at the coast last Saturday night has resulted in flash floods in several areas of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, and caused considerable damage to houses and various roads.

Residents voiced their frustration by saying the floods are nothing new and the municipality fails to address the situation. They expressed these sentiments as some of their houses were flooded because the drainage systems in most residential areas could not cope with the large amount of water from the rains that poured down onto the two coastal towns. Flooded streets at the coast should not happen at all, as there should be proper drainage measures put in place for eventualities such as these. Although the showers were refreshing to some residents, others said the showers cost them thousands of dollars in repairs to their homes.

Walvis Bay Mayor, Trevino Forbes, said flash floods are a major concern, but the municipality has been doing all they can to assist residents. Forbes said on Sunday, “our water department along with the fire brigade have been pumping the water from homes and streets since it rained on Saturday night. We are really doing the best we can under the current circumstances.”

According to Forbes, no planning for a drainage system was done in the earlier years, as no rain was expected for the coast. Water pouring down on Walvis Bay however, unlike other towns, cannot be absorbed fast enough by the soil due to the salt content and underground water.

Photos contributed.

SMEs from Erongo Region are encouraged to participate.

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Platz am Meer Paddock soaked in wastewater Eileen van der Schyff

Blockages in Swakopmund's sewerage system and a faulty pumpstation in the paddock area next to the Platz am Meer Mall, caused a wastewater overflow (sewage spill) causing much discomfort for home owners in the area this week.

Several Swakopmund residents living in the Platz am Meer Paddock area contacted the Namib Times this week complaining of the unbearable stench and wastewater bubbling up through the drains and overflowing as far as the eye can see. Photos from residents in the area reveal not only the overflow of wastewater, but also show how broken the drains are. “This has been going on for years now and nothing constructive has been done to permanently resolve the issue. The drains are not attended to, and are falling apart. I keep the grass short so I can see when the drains start to overflow.” One resident told the newspaper in a telephonic interview.

Phone calls from more disgruntled residents kept the newspaper's phones busy earlier this week, after their many complaints to the Municipality of Swakopmund seemed to fall on deaf ears. “The problem is the pump station; it is not working properly, no maintenance is done on the drains and we have to beg the Swakopmund Municipality to come clean up and sanitise the area, another resident said. “The problem is not only the overflowing of the paddock area, but also wastewater pushing up inside some of the houses in this area. The stench coming through the bathroom and kitchen sinks inside our homes is so unbearable, we can't breathe in our own homes.” Residents feel the Municipality can do more while attending to the problem, like warning the public not to walk in the area by putting up signs.

“This is a huge health risk. Children play in the water. I'm on the verge to move out until the problem has been solved. We can hardly breathe in this stench,” was yet another complaint the newspaper received.

Answers to the Namib Times from the Swakopmund's Municipality's office of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Archie Benjamin, on Tuesday, brought on the following answers; “We have received a written complaint from the paddock people, and engineering has been alerted. Reports

show there was a fault at the pump station and all have been rectified in the meantime.”

Feedback from the Swakopmund Municipality Engineering and planning services, on the same day confirmed the problem was due to a pumping fault by the contractor who attends to the maintenance of the pumps. “We were informed no flooding happened today [Tuesday], but have instructed the contractor to the clean-up. Residents, however say the flooding never stopped on Tuesday, but only on Wednesday. “It might be possible the flooding stopped at the manhole further up, but the wastewater was still flooding well into the morning hours of Wednesday.” Residents in the area confirmed to the newspaper on Wednesday morning the overflow stopped during the night and the problem is solved for now. Residents are unhappy because of the fact that after many complaints, the municipality only came out to look at the situation in all other areas of the paddock on Wednesday. “We feel the municipality centered the entire problem around the pump station and the contractor involved. It was only until Wednesday late afternoon, the municipality came to look at the situation in the rest of the flooded paddock.” a resident told the newspaper yesterday.

Clean-up following a wastewater overflow should begin as soon as possible. Always assume that any surface or material touched by wastewater is contaminated. Keep children and pets away from any area affected by a wastewater overflow. In situations where wastewater has overflowed onto grass, concrete or brick surfaces it is advisable to keep children and pets off these areas. The area should be safe to use 24 hours after clean up and disinfection. Cover any cuts, scratches or broken skin with a waterproof dressing or bandage. Wear personal protective equipment when cleaning to avoid skin contact with wastewater. All hard surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned with clean hot water and detergent. This includes wood, concrete, wood mouldings, hard-wood floors and metal furniture.

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Status on shortage of housing in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund

Sharlien Tjambari

The governing body of the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia met with the Governor of the Erongo region, Nevelle Andre Itope in Swakopmund to share information on the status of the Shack Dwellers in the region on Friday, 4 February. During the meeting, Itope revealed the two towns have a shortage of 36 000 houses.

Swakopmund is experiencing a housing backlog of 16 000, while 20 000 residents are waiting to be housed in Walvis Bay. The meeting also aimed at concretising and strengthening the existing committed partnership between the Office of the Governor and the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia in order to prioritise this housing dilemma.

Itope said coming up with one model to address the housing challenges is a pipedream, and not feasible, “that is why I think the addition of the model from Shack Dwellers is one that is also helping in addressing the housing problem, and I am also very happy that the government has seen the need in assisting Shack Dwellers with funding every financial year.”

Itope said the model of the shack dwellers is faster, and he sees in all towns, houses get to roof level quick once construction commen-

ces. According to Itope, the model of the shack dwellers helps fast-tracking the process of addressing the housing challenges the region is experiencing. Itope said his office is always encouraging local authorities to make land available to the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia, and went on by saying in Swakopmund, 15000 m² of land have been allocated for the shack dwellers, “I am informed that the shack dwellers are busy working on those lands allocated to them.”

Heinrich Amushila, the Co-Director of the Namibia Housing Action Group, said last year the Shack Dwellers Federation constructed 714 houses for its members in the Erongo region, and they are busy building 72 houses for this current financial year, of which 32 houses were launched by the governor in October, and completed in November of last year.

The Shack Dwellers Federation is also busy constructing seven houses, and is upgrading the informal settlement in

NOTICE OF THE CONSENT APPLICATION IN TERMS OF THE WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME CONSENT: Special Institutional Building (Old-Age Home) ON ERF NO: 2563 TOWNSHIP/ AREA: Hermes, Walvis Bay STREET NAME & NO: Jonker Afrikaner Road, No.19.

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: Special Institutional Building (OldAge Home).

Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Rooms 101 & 105, Civic Centre.

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, in writing, not later than 4 March 2022.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Maxwell M Muyambo, P O Box 22540, Windhoek email: muyambom0328@gmail.com

Karibib. Amushila further said, more than 150 people living in the informal settlement of Karibib now have their own prepaid water meters. “We were allocated 60 plots in Henties Bay, all plots were utilised, and we have five plots left from the 60 plots, we are also going to build on those five plots.”

The Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia focuses on improving the living conditions of lowincome people living in shacks, rented rooms and those without accommodation, while promoting women's participation.

The federation facilitates and advocates change for those excluded from the commercial housing and financial processes, using a community-driven approach.

After the meeting, the delegation visited the 32 houses of the Shack Dwellers at Mondesa to see the progress made, and had a chat with some of the owners.

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Three new Bank Windhoek ATMs at coastal towns Bank Windhoek recently installed three new cash accepting Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) at its Branches in Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, and an Agency in Henties Bay.

Bank Windhoek's Brand Manager, Josephine Auala, pictured at one of the cash accepting ATMs

14 February 2022

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Walvis Bay now has two cash accepting ATMs. Bank Windhoek installed the first one in 2021 at the Bank's Kuisebmond Agency, with the second installed at the Walvis Bay Branch. “The uptake in the use of the cash accepting ATM in Kuisebmond is encouraging,” said Bank Windhoek's National Operations Manager, David Nell.

“Our customers can now deposit cash whenever it is convenient for them in a safe and secure space, 24 hours a day.”

Nell said that by adding more cash accepting ATMs at Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, and Henties Bay, the Bank has listened to its customers' feedback by providing increasing self-service banking channels. He also shared that Bank

Tel: 064 220 004 c/o Nangolo Mbumba & 10th Rd, Walvis Bay (Old Parade)

Windhoek is in the process of deploying cash accepting ATMs countrywide.

Nell said that the recently released N$10 and N$30, coins, and South African Rands, are not currently accepted by the cash taking ATMs. “The functionalities to accept N$10 and N$30 notes will soon become available,” he said.

To date Bank Windhoek has cash accepting ATMs at Oshakati, Maroela Mall Ongwediva, Main Branch Windhoek, Katutura Branch, Walvis Bay Branch, Kuisebmond Agency, Outapi Branch, Ongwediva Branch, Ondangwa Branch, Capricorn Branch, Omaruru Branch, Henties Bay Agency, Swakopmund Branch and Swakopmund Waterfront Agency.

Nell encouraged Bank Windhoek customers to use this free service at their convenience to experience seamless banking.

PUBLIC NOTICE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) FOR THE HANDLING AND TEMPORARY STORAGE OF GENERAL AND HAZARDOUS WASTE AT ERF 3373, ENERGY STREET, WALVIS BAY. Notice is hereby given to all Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) that an application for an Environmental Clearance Certificate will be submitted to the Environmental Commissioner in terms of the Environmental Management Act (Act No.07 of 2007) and the EIA Regulations (GN No.30 of 6 February 2012) for the following proposed activities:

Project:

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Handling and temporary storage of general and hazardous waste Project Location: Erf 3373, Energy Street, Walvis Bay Proponent: Eco Waste Technologies cc EAP: Green Gain Environmental Consultants cc Project Description: Eco Waste Technologies cc is a waste management company that deals with the collection, handling, treatment, processing and recycling of different types of waste from various sources around the country. The proponent intends to operate a handling and temporary storage facility for general and hazardous waste at Erf 3373, Energy street (Industrial area) Walvis Bay. In terms of the Environmental Management Act 07 of 2007 the intended activities may not be conducted without an ECC. I&APs are hereby invited to registered, request for Background Information Document (BID) and send their comments to eia@greengain.com.na on or before the 28 February 2022.

The need for a public meeting will be determined after consultation and communicated to all registered I&APs.

For more Information: Cell: +264 811422927 Email: info@greegain.com.na http//: www.greengain.com.na

NOTICE OF THE CONSENT APPLICATION IN TERMS OF THE WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME CONSENT: Self Catering Unit ON ERF NO: 495 LB TOWNSHIP/ AREA: Langstrand STREET NAME & NO: No.10 Sunset Sails, Ext 2.

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 Unit.

Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Rooms 101 & 105, Civic Centre.

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, in writing, not later than 25 February 2022.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Serve Investments, P O Box 1055, Walvis Bay email: WilmienL@foschini.co.za

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Namibia hosts WorldSkills Africa 2022 Namibia has been bestowed the right by WorldSkills International to host the second edition of WorldSkills Africa, scheduled to take place at the coastal town of Swakopmund from 29 March to 2 April.

WorldSkills Namibia was granted the right to host the second edition of the WorldSkills Africa Competition, following the inaugural event staged in Kigali, Rwanda, in 2018.

To date, more than 100 competitors from 11 African countries have registered to take part in WorldSkills Africa Swakopmund 2022.

The Namib Times spoke to the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia Training Authority, Mr Muvatera Ndjoze-Siririka to shed more light on this activity and its importance for our country.

Q: What is WorldSkills International? And how does Namibia fit into its structures?

Wo r l d S k i l l s I n t e r national is a non-political movement founded in the 1940s and which emerged from a desire to create new employment opportunities for young people in some of the economies devastated

by World War II. Today, its 85 member organisations reach twothirds of the world's population and create measurable impact at every level. In essence, Wo r l d S k i l l s I n t e r national is a global movement for technical and vocational skills excellence. It also serves as an important capacity building platform through which member countries can benchmark and work towards improving quality in technical and vocational training.

From a planning, organisation and staging perspective, the twoyearly international competitions are of enormous magnitude, involving teams from the more than 85 members countries competing in a wide variety of skills areas. Indeed, you need to attend one of these events to really grasp the scale and level thereof.

Namibia is a full member and has participated at the two-yearly international competitions in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 2015; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in 2017; and Kazan, Russia in 2019.

Q: WorldSkills Africa Swakopmund 2022 is staged under the auspices of the African Union. Can you elaborate?

As a continental conglomeration of the WorldSkills International movement, WorldSkills Africa is positioned within the structures of the African union.

The objectives of the Africa conglomeration align with our continent's Agenda 2063 -

Africa's blueprint for sustainable and inclusive economic growth and development, and through which we envision, as African nations, to build an integrated, prosperous and peaceful continent, driven and managed by our own citizens, representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

It is a vision predicated on the development of Africa's people as its most important resource and one which recognises the transformation potential of Technical and Vocational Educ a t i o n a n d Tr a i n i n g (TVET), in leveraging Africa's economies.

More and more African countries are joining the WorldSkills International fray. It is a no-brainer, really, because those countries who have been actively participating in the WorldSkills International framework have benefitted immensely from this movement's unreserved access for capacity building and benchmarking. They have infused, and continue to infuse, what they are learning from peers, into their own standards, arrangements and systems.

Q: Why is hosting this event important for Namibia?

A: Hosting this continental showpiece and capacity building platform - staged in partnership with the African Union – aligns with the Namibian Government's national long-term strategic objective to leverage the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, and by extension, support economic prosperity for future generations.

Indeed, TVET plays a critical role in national development, poverty alleviation, and in providing sustainable livelihoods for all; hence the importance of developing and maintaining an efficient TVET system that is able to unlock a skilled, qualified workforce.

The Harambee Prosperity Plan specifically advocates for skills competitions as a platform, through which to promote and enhance awareness about TVET careers and support efforts to change the negative societal perception about such options Q: Not many are familiar with the skills competition concept. How would you explain it in layman's terms?

The Skills Competition is the flagship component, supported by two other components, namely an aptly-themed international conference with very relevant sub-thematic themes and a careers exhibition component aimed at introducing learners to viable technical and vocational career options.

Basically, it follows a similar structure of any

sports code. Let's take athletics for example: Christine Mboma participated at the national championships, she qualified and then proceeded to the Africa championships, where she qualified again and proceeded to the Olympics. The rest we know is history for this young girl that none of us really knew about a few years ago.

With the skills competition, it is the exact same approach. An Electrician trainee competes against peers from other training institutions at our twoyearly National Skills Competition and is crowned the winner, or Namibian champion. That trainee then participates against the best peers from other African countries. That same trainee can then compete at the two-yearly WorldSkills International competition, as well.

Q: Tell us more about what to expect at the international conference and the careers exhibition components of the event.

Our international conference is to include renowned international TVET experts and speakers who are going to engage conference goers in generating knowledge, sharing experiences, benchmarking and innovation. Themes underlying the discussions include the 4th Industrial Revolution, Gender Mainstreaming, Quality and Sustainability, in line with the ethos of Desirability, Feasibility and Viability.

The careers exhibition will have a singular focus on introducing viable career options to learners and parents. Local and continental training institutions are to participate. This is not your typical career fair where front desk staff shares brochures on training courses. Our focus is on interactivity, simulation, virtual reality and demonstration. We don't want to tell learners what plumbers or fashion technologists do.

On the contrary, we want to show them what they do.

Q: How are your preparations going to ensure a successful event?

A: Staging an event of this magnitude comes with a huge responsibility placed on the shoulders of the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation and the Namibia Training Authority, as the implementation partner.

Our work has started in earnest and we have made strong inroads. The official launch of the event on 8 October 2021 by our line Minister, Dr Itah KandjiiMurangi, aided us in giving more impetus to our work.

Q: Your organising team has embarked on a partnership and sponsorship drive for this continental event. What has been the response of corporate Namibia in joining this endeavour?

A: Yes, to rise to this mammoth task, we are seeking beneficial partnerships with corporate Namibia.

Partnership is so important, because skills development is a shared responsibility, after all. Certainly, we cannot do this work alone and to achieve our goals, we need the provision of partners that share in our vision of a skilled and industrialised society to guarantee the future of generations to come.

It is against this back-

ground, that we are busy engaging corporate Namibia to join this pioneering initiative. WorldSkills Africa Swakopmund 2022 is sure to generate optimal brand exposure for partners in growing their reach in the most populated segment, the youth. Partner involvement will also serve as a demonstration of support and commitment to our nation and continent's development goals.

To date, we have secured a significant contribution

The Acting Chief Executive officer of the Namibia Training Authority, Mr. Muvatera Ndjoze-Siririka

from the European Union and the German Federal Ministry of Economic Development and Cooperation. In as much as many of our local corporates are still recovering from COVID-19's impact, we are gaining serious traction in securing more local partnerships. We will announce those partnerships to the

public, once we finalise them.

For now, we are looking forward to 28 March to 2 April, when Swakopmund, for all intents and purposes, will be the skills capital of Africa. Join us as we build skills for Africa.

See you at 'The Dome' in Swakopmund.

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11 FEBRUARY 2022 MUNICIPALITY OF WALVIS BAY Notice is hereby given in terms of section 63(2)(b) of the Local Authorities Act, 1992 (Act 23/1992), as amended, that the Municipality of Walvis Bay intends to lease, by private transaction a Portion of Farm 38 to Sanli Construction CC Description Portion of Farm 38 Area 3 Ha Zoning Industrial Lease Per Month N$24 000 (plus 15% VAT) Full particulars pertaining to the sale will lie for inspection by interested persons until *Friday, 11 March 2022 at room 30, Municipal O f f i c e s , 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 w i t h t h e grounds/motivation thereof, to the Manager: Housing and Properties at the above address or to Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay, before or o n * F r i d a y, 1 8 March 2022.

Jack Manale Manager: Housing and Properties Tel: (064) 201 3338 Email: jmanale@

NAMIB TIMES MINISTRY OF TRADE & INDUSTRY LIQUOR ACT, 1998 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO A COMMITTEE IN TERMS OF THE LIQUOR ACT, 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 Liquor Licencing Committee, Region

Erongo.

1. Name and postal address of applicant: James Julius Jubilane April, P O Box 1176, Walvis Bay. 2. Name of business or proposed business to which application relates: Nkandla Guest Farm cc.

3. Address/location of premises to which application relates: Ururas Kuiseb River No: 0027, Nkandla.

4. Nature and details of application: Application for a Special Liquor

Licence.

5. Clerk of the Court with whom application will be lodged: Clerk of the M a g i s t r a t e ’s C o u r t , Walvis Bay. 6. Date on which application will be lodged: 26 February 2022.

7. Date of meeting of Committee at which application will be heard: 13 April 2022.

Any objection or written submission in terms of section 28 of the Act in relation to the application must be sent 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.

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NOTICE CONSENT USE IN TERMS OF THE SWAKOPMUND ZONING SCHEME Notice is hereby given in terms of Clause 6 of the Swakopmund Zoning Scheme that the Municipal Council considers the following consent use, details of which are obtainable from the General Manager: Engineering & Planning Services.

Beauty & Body Care Centre herewith intends to apply to the Municipality of Swakopmund for special consent for a Resident Occupation – Skincare Clinic/Beauty Salon on the premises of Erf 5235, (76 Baobab Street) Swakopmund Extension 15.

Any person having any objection against such application should lodge such objection/s in writing and within 14 days of the last publication to the Swakopmund Municipality and the applicant, during normal business hours.

Closing date for objections or comments is: 4 March 2022.

Contact Person: Mrs J. van der Westhuizen, Cell: 081 620 2692, Email: jacomine@mweb.com.na or Mr. J. Heita (Manager: Town Planning) Tel: +264 (64) 4104403

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WALVIS BAY ERONGO SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION (WESCA) is expressing a deep gratitude to local pharmacies Oasis pharmacy and Kuisebmond pharmacy for their generosity in donating Metform tablets for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Without your help we would not have been able to curb the fatal situation in which the vulnerable elders were in, by the reason the State health facilities failed to provide us within last 3 months.

Those medicine is vitally needed for every day treatment.

We hope that good example would inspire other pharmacies and State hospitals to join their efforts to help with saving peoples health and lives.

Our contact numbers for any kind of assistance Mrs Fransina Fredericks (Chairperson) 081 576 9690 Mr Willen Eiseb (Committee member) 081 665 6520

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JOBS WANTED

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JOB WANTED: A lady looking for any kind of work, cleaning houses, ironing, washing clothes , housekeeping, tuck shops and mini shop. Kindly call or text 081 380 5977 081 870 9868

WERK GESOEK: Ek is 30 jaar oud en opsoek na huiswerk of kinders oppas in Swakopmund, ek het 5 jaar ondervinding en ek kan enige dag begin. Kontak: 081 721 8975 JOB WANTED: I am looking for domestic work in Swakopmund for Monday to Friday or 3 days per week. I am 40 years old and I have experience. Contact: 081 701 8148 JOB WANTED: I am seeking for carpentry and joinery level 3 work, I have experience in hair dressing level 3, I will be able to do domestic work e.g cleaning, ironing and handle kids and elderly people. I can also work at a lodge or in Swakopmund or Walvis Bay. Contact Petresia: 081 489 2795 / 081 608 2227 WERK GESOEK: Ek is dringend opsoek na kinders oppas werk verkieslik in Swakopmund, ek is bereik om enige tyd te begin. 081 369 1832 WERK GESOEK: Ek is opsoek na werk, stryk of skoonmaak werk in Swakopmund, Langstrand of Dolfyn. Ek is baie betroubaar en kan onmmiddelik begin.

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NOTICES & VACANCIES

CONSENT: Homebased Business (Immigration Consulting) ON ERF NO: 3699 TOWNSHIP/ AREA: Narraville STREET NAME & NO: Gneiss Street - No.2.

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: Homebased Business (Immigration Consulting).

Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Rooms 101 & 105, Civic Centre.

SALES PERSON REQUIRED FOR ERONGO REGION

JOB WANTED: I am Selma a 37 year old lady looking for domestic work, honest and trustworthy. I am ready to start anytime.

Contact: 081 213 3485

Requirements A diploma in Sales, Marketing or related field.

At least 3 years relevant working experience.

Position available in Walvis Bay.

JOB WANTED: I am a girl looking for work in restaurants, cleaning houses. Walvis Bay, Windhoek or Swakopmund.

Contact: 081 717 0782

Responsibilities Sales initiatives for Erongo Region.

To increase sales through quotations, tenders, client relationships and other sales initiatives with thorough product knowledge and client requirements.

JOB WANTED: I am a 38 year old lady looking for domestic work, I have 6 experience.

Contact: 081 841 5440

NOTICE OF THE CONSENT APPLICATION IN TERMS OF THE WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME

Please forward CV's to info@schoemans.com.na

NOTICE OF THE CONSENT APPLICATION IN TERMS OF THE WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME CONSENT: Special Institutional Building (Old-Age Home) ON ERF NO: 1668 TOWNSHIP/ AREA: Hermes, Walvis Bay STREET NAME & NO: Jonker Afrikaner Road, No.22.

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: Special Institutional Building (Old-Age Home).

Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Rooms 101 & 105, Civic Centre.

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, in writing, not later than 4 March 2022.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Maxwell M Muyambo, P O Box 22540, Wind-hoek email: muyambom0328@gmail.com

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, in writing, not later than 25 February 2022.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Shawnee Smith, P O Box 8028, Narraville email: Shawnee@dsilnam.com

Wesco Waste Management (Pty) Ltd main operations are in Walvis Bay and specialises in tank cleaning, asbestos removal, oil spill recovery, oil storage and recycling.

VACANCY FORKLIFT & TRACTOR OPERATOR Position Summary· · Loading and offloading of cargo · Collection and delivery of oil at customers' premises with tractor and trailer. · Issue oil disposal certificates to customers · Execute tasks according to project plan · Complete daily checklists before operating forklift and tractor and keep equipment in good condition

Competencies· · Customer orientated · Good communication skills · Ability to work under pressure · Read and writing skills Company benefits• · Pension Fund · Medical Aid

Minimum Requirements• · Grade 12 or equivalent · Driver's licence C1 · Forklift operators' certificate would be an added advantage

Suitable candidates kindly send CVs to: hr@wesco.com.na Reference: FTO Closing date: 18 February 2022 Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted

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Fistball season kicks off at the Coast The Bank Windhoek Fistball League will return Saturday, 12 February with an opening tournament in Swakopmund.

With ten adult and six youth teams, Fistball players are ready to compete after a long break. Hosted by the Swakopmund Fistball Club (SFC 1), the games will kick off at 8:00. Defending champions Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW 1) and archrivals Cohen Fistball Club (CFC 1) can once again have justified hopes for the Category A title. Last season, CFC 1 lost the title to SKW 1. “The participating teams will play in two halves of 12 minutes each.

Only the encounters for third place and the final of the respective categories are best out of five sets up to 11 points,” said the Fistball Association of Namibia's Media Officer, Helmo Minz.

Group A will see the hosts SFC 1, meet CFC 1, SKW 2, SFC 3, and SKW 4. In Group B, the defending champion SKW 1 will compete against CFC 2, SFC 2, SKW 3, and CFC 3.

In the Category A semi-final, the top team in Group A will play against the second-placed team from Group B and vice versa.

Minz added that the same principle applies to the Category B finals qualification for the third and fourth-placed teams. “Three youth teams, each from SFC and the guests SKW, will duel in a round-robin format to determine the winner of the opening tournament. The youth development is in full swing, with 35 youth players registered at SKW alone,” concluded Minz.

Annual General Meeting Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Erongo Region Darts Union (ERD) will take place on Monday 21 February 2022 at 18:30 at Pelican Bay Hotel Walvis Bay. ERD management invites all Dart Clubs in the Erongo region to attend the AGM. All registrations will be done at the AGM

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Japan recognises Kendo in Namibia Awarding Ceremony of the Ambassador's Commendation by the Japanese Ambassador Harada San: 3 February .

The 'Ambassador's Commendation' is awarded by Ambassadors of Japan to individuals or groups who have made a distinguished contribution to the deepening of mutual understanding and friendship between Japan their country of assignment, in this case, Namibia.

The awarding ceremony that took place on Thursday, 3 February 2022, was a special and historic occasion for Namibia, as André Pienaar, Sensei received the Ambassador's Commendation for his efforts to promote Kendo, a martial arts activity that embodies the heart of Japanese culture and traditions. Kendo gives Namibians the opportunity to learn about Japanese values and virtues, as practiced already centuries ago by the samurai, and which are still ingrained in today's culture and lifestyle of Japan.

This special award to André Pienaar Sensei has been endorsed by Hideaki Harada, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan in Namibia.

André-sensei already started training in 2015, with Shinichi Hamada-San from the Japanese Embassy and established the Windhoek Kendo Club in 2016.With the support of the Embassy, he started to promote this unique martial art and sport through demonstrations at cultural events in Namibia. The Namibia Kendo Federation (NKF) has been registered with the Namibia Sports Commission since 2017 and has approximately 20 active members, comprising men, women, and children.

To improve their skills, experience and for grading purposes, senior members of the Namibia Kendo Club also participate

annually in International Seminars, hosted by the South Africa Kendo Federation (SAKF) in Johannesburg, which has created a great like-minded relationship between the two countries. Namibia is also becoming increasingly popular amongst established Kendo teachers with high Dan ranks around the world, gladly offering International Seminars sharing their skills while enjoying our beautiful country.

The Musashi Kendo Dojo is situated in Edison square in the Southern Industrial Area of Windhoek where practice sessions (Keiko) take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 18:00. The NKF aims to establish more Kendo Dojos in Namibia in the years to come, targeting the Coast and the North of the country as possible areas of growth.

About Kendo: Kendo has been part of the Japanese culture for centuries and is a way to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the katana or sword. Its purpose is to mold the mind and cultivate a vigorous spirit, while living a life of character, developing human courtesy, honour and sincerity.

The sport descended from kenjutsu, using bamboo training swords (Shinai) as well as protective armour (Bogu). Kendo is unusual in that it allows all ages to train together. Children from five upwards can enjoy kendo practice, while it is possible to continue Keiko at an age when most other martial artists have retired from the sport or donated their Dogi to the charity shop.

Kendokas continue to be formidable opponents still into their 70s and 80s.

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The Governor's Cup is back Sharlien Tjambari

The anticipated Erongo region's Governor's Cup is back after the Covid-19 pandemic put it on hold for two years, and is scheduled for 18-22 March in Swakopmund this year. This announcement was made at the launch of the Governor's Cup 2022 edition at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund on Wednesday this week.

The organising team of the Governor’s Cup 2022 editor

Kickboxer hosts seminar to empower youth

The initial aim of the Governor's Cup is, and has always been, to identify and choose the best players. Players full of potential within the region, will form a regional team, which will later represent the region at the annual Namibian Newspaper Cup. The Erongo region comprises of seven constituencies, and each constituency is expected to send a team for each sport code where the constituencies will compete against each other. The Governor's Cup generally welcomes soccer and netball sport codes, but will include volleyball this year.

Itope said, “my office increasingly acknowledges that sport touches every aspect of a nation's ethos. Sport is a significant part of any nation's culture, leisure time, health, and education. Sport keep us disciplined, it keeps us

healthy, it brings peace to conflict, it unites people and brings development to the less p r i v i l e g e d .

Participation by our various constituency teams in major sporting events such as these take us closer to our strategic objective of nation-building and social cohesion.

I strongly believe that the Governor's Cup 2022 provides the stage for our own Soccer, Netball and Volleyball Players to showcase their talent on home soil, here in the Erongo Region and Swakopmund Town in particular, a place that made the impossible, possible.”

Itope said the age range for the Governor's Cup is U/20. There is no registration fee for teams to participate in the Governor's Cup, and there will be exciting prizes up for grabs for the winning teams.

Itope communicated his office and the organising team have communicated with the constituency councillors of the seven constituencies in Erongo, and the councillors have started engaging the respective structures in their constituencies. They will then revert-back to the governor's office about the teams they will be sending.

Itope urges athletes that would want to participate in the Governor's Cup to approach the different structures in their constituencies, where they will be assisted on how to get to trials to get into the final constituency team.

The netball and volleyball games will take place at the Vineta North Sports Stadium, and soccer will take place at the Mondesa a n d Ta m a r i s k i a Sports Grounds.

Delano Müller with the attendees at the seminar The Namibian leading Kickboxer, Delano Müller, through his 'Making Sport Accessible to Everyone Together' initiative, recently hosted a motivational seminar on self-defense techniques at PeriNaua Cultural Centre in Otjiwarongo.

Three-time Namibian Junior Sportsman of the year and Mr Ace Models Coastal who is one of the country's foremost young Papier-mâché is the making of objects sports stars, said that he hosts the event to from newspapers. PeriNaua Cultural support PeriNaua Cultural Centre, as Centre project manager, Monique Escurat they mostly depend on sponsorships. He said it is important to host events of that wishes to empower and get the town's nature at the Centre, as children will know youth involved to create awareness how to defend themselves in difficult around the Centre's programs and acti- situations. “The initiative 'Making Sport vities.

Accessible to Everyone Together' aims to Müller encourages the attendees at the call on Namibians to donate new and old seminar to improve their circumstances sports equipment, accessories, trophies, through sport. “You are amazing for clothes and shoes, which will be utilised to facing your difficult circumstances with help empower the youth who do not have so much courage and hope”. the means to realise their potential in The Centre, located in the Orwetoweni sport,” Müller explained. location, offers a library and kinder- The initiative has already donated stationgarten classes, free to underprivileged ary, food and wheelchairs and other sport children, writing and speaking classes, equipment to the needy. dance as well as papier-mâché classes.

The Governor of Erongo region Neville Andre Itope at the launch of the Governor's Cup 2022 edition