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SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 6926 FRIDAY 13 AUGUST 2021 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net

Cash-in-transit heist rocks “A new reality law Swakopmund enforcement faces” Sharlien Tjambari

Swift action by the Namibian Police led to the arrest of two of the four armed robbers who targeted a security company during a cash-in-transit heist at the branch of Woermann Brock in Swakopmund at around 07:20 yesterday morning. They were arrested at Walvis Bay. A third suspect, who mund was rocked by van. has been identified as this cash-in-transit As they approached the Malakia Shikongo heist in the town's vehicle, they were Naobeb, is on the run Mondesa suburb yes- accosted by two men, and is suspected to terday morning, also one whom managed to have fled to the North leading to a security grab the firearm of one or Khomas Region. official shot in the of the officials and The fourth suspect is abdomen by one of shooting the other in yet to be identified, the robbers. the abdomen with it. and is believed to Two security officers An eyewitness saw the have been wounded of Southern Cross two men emerging during the robbery. Security moved cash from a black Nissan Hospitals were pla- from Woermann Brock March, parked next to ced on alert should he in Mondesa at around the nearby post office. seek medical treat- 07:20 yesterday mor- Two remained in the ment. ning to a waiting vehicle.

Crime hit Swakop- armoured cash transit Continues on page 2

inside Eurowings Discover touches down in Namibia

Walvis Bay town Councillor Stanley Bikeur dies of Covid-19

Delays Council’s discussion of “housing forensic report” The Walvis Bay Town Council rescheduled a meeting to next Wednesday to discuss the audit report on possible housing irregularities, following the death of Landless People Movement Councillor, Stanley Bikeur on 4 August of Covid-19.

Councillors decided to isolate for fourteen days, after being in contact with Councillor Bikeur before he fell ill of Covid-19 and died.

Namib Times learnt from sources privy to the audit report that a final report has been received from auditing firm PWC, and that this 200-page report will be studied by Council and recommendations for action then be decided upon.

Several municipal managers, including the CEO Mr Muronga Haingura, Continues on page 2

Humpback whale strands near “Paaltjies”

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Graham Louw’s “A place in the Sun”

Rudi Bowe The Namibian Dolphin Project (NDP) reports it found the carcass of a humpback whale on Monday (9 August 2021) on the beach north of the border with Sandwich Harbour, also referred to by locals as “Paaltjies”.

Judging from the condition of the carcass the mammal has been dead for at least a few days. The fact that the carcass was still in the surf zone at the time it was discovered, it was impossible to measure it. However, it was possible to remove skin- and blabber specimens, as well as samples of parasites which existed on the whale's skin when it was still alive.

Chelsea Kovalcsik from the Namibian Dolphin Project told Namib Times the humpback population is soaring, thanks to conservation efforts.

Unfortunately, with the population growing, chances of strandings also increase.

According to Kovalcsik, they spotted three humpback whales in the waters close to Pelican Point on 8 August 2021.

“We saw a very relaxed, resting mother-calf pair, with what seemed to be a very small calf and on the other side of the bay, we saw two feeding Continues on page 2

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Sports News The carcass of the whale in the surf zone Page 20

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“As I was walking past Nampost, I noticed the two guys jumping of a black Nissan Note and running towards the security car. Two others remained in the car”, the witness explained.

As the two men approached the security car, one of them grabbed the driver from behind and managed to get hold of his firearm. He shot the other security officer with that same gun in the abdomen and took the money.

“It all happened so fast”, said the witness.

The men ran back to the Nissan Note where their two accomplices were waiting and they sped off.

The vehicle was later found abandoned at a house in Oletweni, in Mondesa. There were traces of blood in the vehicle. The vehicle had no number plates. The blood is believed to be that of the wounded [yet unidentified] robber.

According to a lady, who lives in a shack at the house where the vehicle was found abandoned, she was busy preparing her child for school when she saw light and heard the vehicle parking in front of her shack.

She peeped through her door and noticed three men. One wore a balaclava, and one was clearly bleeding from his chin and mouth area.

After a while she allegedly heard them making calls from behind her shack and a while later, they jumped the fence and ran.

The At this point it is not known how much money the suspects got away with. The medical condition of the guard was also not known at the time of going to press.

Note: the robbers got away with N$147 000-00 and so far N$37 000-00 has been recovered.

The two accused in custody will soon make a first appearance before a magistrate on charges of aggravating robbery.

This is the robber on the run...

Malakia Shikongo Naobeb

Whale stranded Continued from page 1 humpbacks that gave us quite a show. We also saw about 100 Heavyside dolphins, bow riding and jumping.

Namibia Dolphin Project subsequent to spotting the mother and calf advises tour operators to approach the mammals slowly and not to spend too much time around them in instances where calves are present.

The late Stanley Bikeur Continued from page 1 remains suspended after alleged irregularities were pointed out late in 2020 and prompted a forensic audit.

The report, it was added, was not shown to any municipal official yet, and Councillors wish to keep the document “among themselves” until it was studied.

It is expected this audit report will highlight irregularities, could be the foundation to change certain administrative systems to prevent these irregularities from being repeated, and it will also determine the fate of the suspended municipal officials.

Pictured above: the abandoned getaway vehicle, a blood specimen taken from the vehicle, the scene where the robbery took place and the empty cash case. Notice the blood on the cash case as well. Two of the robbers were apprehended, a third is on the run (pictured above) and the fourth is yet to be identified but it is known he was wounded in the robbery

Governor satisfied with stepped up vaccination drive in Erongo Sharlien Tjambari

The late Councillor Stanley Bikeur

The Erongo Region is dramatically stepping up its Covid-19 vaccination drive, according to the Governor of the Region, Neville Andre.

The Governor on Wednesday at the handing over of N$70 00 by Walvis Bay Salt towards the Covid-19 vaccination campaign said where some 400 people were vaccinated in the Region daily, this has now risen to 1 496 people per day.

The Governor expressed his satisfaction with this success rate and added the region has to achieve a target of 121 000 individuals fully vaccinated.

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Eurowings Discover only airline to link Namibia with Europe now Namibia ushered in a new post-Covid era for tourism, with maiden flight of Eurowings Discover (a filial of Lufthansa) that touched down at the Hosea Kutako International Airport at Windhoek on Wednesday.

Piloted by the CEO of Eurowings Discover in person, Captain Wolfgang Raebiger, this is officially the only European airline that currently has flights to Namibia.

The Airbus A330-200 (Flight 4Y132) touched down at approximately 08:05, on time.

Eurowings Discover now operates five weekly connections from Frankfurt to Windhoek, with return flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. From summer 2022, the leisure carrier will even increase its service to daily flights with three weekly onward tag flights to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

Captain Wolfgang Raebiger, and his flight was welcomed by an airport event and special guests included the German Ambassador, Herbert Beck.

“This flight marks an important milestone for our new airline Eurowings Discover: starting from today, we will take over the route between Germany and Namibia, which has been served successfully over the past years by Lufthansa Group already. Windhoek has always been a popular holiday destination for travelers from all over the world and we are happy to continue offering our customers the possibility to travel to this beautiful country – even with an increased schedule. By handing over this route to its new leisure airline, the Lufthansa Group emphasizes both the importance of Namibia as a destination in its touristic portfolio as well as its commitment to the Southern African region,” says Wolfgang Raebiger, Chief Executive Officer of Eurowings Discover.

“In celebrating the launch of Eurowings Discover touching down for the first time on Namibian soil, not only are we making history today, but also offering our Namibian customers an opportunity to reconnect with their families and friends abroad, at very competitive fares. Furthermore, our corporate travelers can look forward to an attractive and sophisticated Business Class product.

Lufthansa Group has a long-term commitment ensuring that Namibia remains connected to Europe and the rest of the world, which is underlined by our plans to further enhance our flight services to a daily schedule between Windhoek and Frankfurt, starting from March 2022”, says Dr. Andre Schulz, General Manager Lufthansa Group, Southern and East Africa.

Esther Kaapanda, Executive Director of the Ministry of Works and Transport appreciates the launch of Eurowings Discover on the Frankfurt Windhoek route which has come at an opportune time. “The Lufthansa Group continues to be a strategic partner in promoting Namibia to become a logistics hub in Southern Africa and a preferred tourist destination in line with national development endeavors. The arrival of Eurowings Discover at our international airport brings renewed hope to revive tourism, generate economic development, business and trade during these challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Namibia Airports Company (NAC) Bisey /Uirab welcomes Eurowings Discover to Hosea Kutako International Airport. “This inaugural flight will offer wider air connectivity to the European market and the rest of the world. The continuation and expansion of the direct flight connection from Frankfurt to Windhoek will contribute in making the travel experience more convenient and seamless. This will culminate in an increase in passenger movements and revenue generation. We remain committed in providing improved customer services to our airlines at our airport currently under renovations.”

Pictures herewith: the plane’s arrival and staff of Eurowings Discover. The flight was welcomed by the CEO of the Namibia Airports Company, Mr Bisey Uirab

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New container terminal two years in operation on 24 August this year Eileen van der Schyff Namport's container terminal on reclaimed land is soon celebrating 2 years of operation.

The terminal was inaugurated by President Hage Geingob on 2 Augustus 2019, and operations started on 24 August 2019, coincidentally the same day that Namibia's railways celebrated a centenary.

It required 602 229 working hours to complete vators, 3 bulldozers, 41 tipper trucks, 6 front-end the container terminal project, and since 5 loaders, 2 mobile cranes, 8 concrete ready-mix million man-hours were worked on the ter- trucks, 2 water trucks, 9 large crawler cranes, 4 minal, accident-free. roller compactors, 3 dredging vessels and 10 The container terminal is established on a 40- barges and workboats. hectares man-made island that was constructed by the Chinese construction giant, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), and local subcontractors laboured a total of 31 383 hours on the project.

This man-made island was created on a bed of rocks hauled in from a stone quarry near Walvis Bay and the sediments used were partly obtained from dredging the immediate area around this future terminal. This resulted in this part of the port now 14,4 meters deep to accommodate larger container ships at the new terminal.

Some interesting trivia on this terminal: 6.2 km of communication ducts for fiber optic cabling, 5.1 km of electrical ducts, 41.4 km of electrical cables, 2.9 km of potable water pipes, 5.7 km of firefighting water pipes, 2 km of sewer lines, 6.2 km of stormwater pipes, 2,5 km of drainage channels, 756 manholes, 39 light masts, 3.74 million cubic meters of dredged sand used, 2.7 million cubic meters of heavy duty concrete interlocking blocks (all manufactured on site) – 297,992 square meters or 12 million blocks laid, 2.5 km of new railway lines, 40 ha land reclaimed, 3,7 km of palisade fencing, 1 km of movable fencing. The project used 11 exca-

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Beware of “dye-stained” SA-currency Namibians are cautioned against dye-stained South African currency that is currently circulating in Namibia. The stained banknotes are worthless, as they are covered by a nonremovable dye that was released in looted automated teller machines during the recent criminal insurrection in South Africa that saw scores of shopping malls and businesses targeted and destroyed by looters.

The Bank of Namibia on Monday issued a press uses the South African Rand as legal tender, for statement warning the public that some of the looted South African banknotes to make their way looted, dye-stained money found its way to into the country. Therefore, the Bank is hereby Namibia and is tendered as payment by people. cautioning members of the public and the The money is worthless, meaning should you business communities to be on the lookout for the accept it as payment any bank will decline to dye-stained South African banknotes and refrain accept it during cash deposits. from accepting such money as they unusable in AT M C u r r e n c y P r o t e c t i n g D e v i c e s their current state.

(ATMCPD's) is a standard installation in auto- ATM currency protection devices (CPD's) were mated teller machines (ATM). The moment the activated by looters in South Africa during the ATM is damaged, a non-removable dye is civil turmoil, resulting in dye-staining of the sprayed on all cash inside the machine, rende- money. CPD's are put in ATM's and cash carrying ring it worthless instantly. There are also cash- devices to stain banknotes blue, green and red in in-transit companies (undisclosed which cash- the event of an attack. in-transit companies) are also using similar Furthermore, the Bank of Namibia introduced the currency protecting devices, to counter cash-in- Dye-stained Banknote Policy in 2020, which transit heists. governs how such protection devices can be used Should a person take the stained money, it locally as a means of currency protection against cannot be used as a currency, as it is deemed theft, robbery and other related crimes in destroyed and labelled proceeds from criminal Namibia. It is against the same Policy to use or activity. That means you might also have to accept dyed banknotes for payments. explain to the local magistrate how you Given the extent of the turmoil and the damage to obtained such dye-stained money.

ATM's and other infrastructure in South Africa, it In what follows, the full extract of the press is reasonable to assume that dye-stained statement: “the Bank of Namibia hereby warns banknotes may be used locally. the public and other interested parties of the Members of the public are encouraged to report possibility that stained South African banknotes suspected day-stained South African banknotes to may have ended-up in Namibia after substantial your nearest police station or the Bank of looting of businesses in that country.

Namibia for verification”.

An obvious potential exists, given that Namibia Cash-in-transit heists are common in South Africa

Dye-stained cash that were effectively destroyed in order to prevent it from ending up in robbers or vandals’ hands

A destroyed ATM in a shopping mall in South Africa during the widespread criminal insurrection last month

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Netherlands hands over 75 000 doses AstraZeneca vaccines to Namibia Eileen van der Schyff

The United Kingdom of the Netherlands officially handed over 75 000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine as a donation to Namibia on Wednesday, 11 August 2021. The vaccines arrived in Namibia on Sunday, 8 August 2021.

The AstraZeneca doses have been dispatched to all regions across the country for administering pending second doses to over 68 000 people. The Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Esther Utjiua Muinjangue thanked the Netherlands government for the donations and said, “We look forward to continued engagement with EU member states to secure additional doses of vaccines, particularly to ensure that all persons at increased risk of Covid-19 infection and severe diseases, are fully vaccinated.”

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Press Statement

Bank employee catches scammer red-handed On Thursday, 29 July 2021, while on patrol with the Namibian Police, Bank Windhoek's Customer Contact Centre Agent Bonifacius Chaunelesethle caught a scammer in the act.

Chaunelesethle found a middle-aged man on his way to a Bank Windhoek Automatic Teller Machine to withdraw an EasyWallet at 01:00, outside of curfew hours.

A reservist in his his landlord needed the until I could contact the for contravening curprivate time and with funds immediately. sender," said Chaune- few. Meanwhile, to his banking know- "With his permission, lesethle. "Over the assess whether the ledge, Chaunelese- we took his phone and years, we notice that customer transferred thle noticed some- asked him to provide s c a m m e r s u s u a l l y the funds voluntarily or thing suspicious right the name of the person withdrew customer's was scammed, Chauaway. He asked the that sent him the money during early nelesethle contacted man to explain the ur- money, which he could morning hours, while the customer at 08:00. gency for the withd- not do; it was suspici- they are asleep."

"She confirmed that rawal of the money. ous. I asked the officers The Namibian Police she was phoned by a The man replied that to keep him in custody apprehended the man man the day before

Bank Windhoek's Customer Contact Centre Agent Bonifacius Chaunelesethle

claiming to be a Bank Windhoek employee," said Chaunelesethle.

The customer told Chaunelesethle that the fraudster requested her to provide her banking details. Since the imposter was convincing, the customer gave her banking account and the Personal Identity Number (PIN). She was then asked to switch off her phone

for updating purposes.

Chaunelesethle informed the customer that Bank Windhoek would never call customers to ask for their banking details, especially the account PIN. B a n k Wi n d h o e k ' s Manager of Forensic Services, Johnny Truter echoed Chaunelesethle's sentiments: “Customers must never give the PIN out; the fraudsters can enter the customer's digital profile, take over their profile, and even register for digital services like the EasyWallet. The customer is mostly unaware of this and by that time, the scammers may have emptied the account,” he said.

“Therefore, customers must immediately call the Bank's HelpDesk, inform them of the scam to cancel these services,” said Truter.

Chaunelesethle added that as staff members, they do not even have to know customer's PINs. The Police found that one of the numbers that received the fraudulent Easywallets belongs to the con artist. With permission from his line manager, Chaunelesethle gave his statement to the Namibian Police to validate the customer's case against the fraudster.

"We could only retrieve some of the money, the rest of it the scammer admitted to having spent the day before. He is currently in custody at the Namibian Police Station in Windhoek," said Chaunelesethle.

Bank Windhoek's Customer Contact Centre Manager, Deborah Henckert, applauded Chaunelesethle for ensuring that the imposter could not steal more money from the customer's account.

Being vigilant is key in combating fraud, Truter advised customers not to respond to emails, texts, or phone calls asking for their personal information or people asking them to wire them money.

"Practicing vigilance remains one of the most robust defences to curb fraud. Avoid the message and call your financial institution directly," he said, adding that Bank Windhoek will never ask for customer's personal information over the phone.

A crime-fighting volunteer, Chaunelesethle, said the conman told him they get customers' personal information from death announcements and social media platforms such as Facebook.

"The scammer learned the illegal activity while in prison," he said. "We should assist the police in fighting crime, especially by providing them with information; it will benefit the country as a whole," said Chaunelesethle, he encouraged customers who are victims or suspect that a scammer targets them, to contact Bank Windhoek's Customer Contact Centre immediately to report the incident at Tel +264 61 299 1200.

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WECA need your support Walvis Bay Elderly Citizens Association (WECA) is an non-commercial organisation that was established by the elderly for the elderly on 12 April 2021 and is operating under the auspices of Namibia Senior Citizens Association (NASCA), NGO and has also full support from Walvis Bay Town Counsel.

The core responsibilities of the WECA are to unite all ethnic groups in the Republic of Namibia, work closely with the local leadership, the Governor, Social Workers, Health Centers, Churches and Business communities.

NASCA and WECA are guided by the United Nations Principles for Older Persons Adopted by General Assembly

resolution 46/91 of 16 December 1991.

The Chairperson of WECA Ms Fransina Fredericks, on behalf of all the pensioners who need assistance, kindly request for any type of support or sponsorship for the respectable elders who spent the best time of their lives to create our country.

WBEC would like individuals and companies to please assist in implementing of their deve-

lopment plan that is as follows: Specific Objectives: To ensure adequate nourishment and clothes for the targeted the poor helpless and destitute an Old Aged person.

To ensure access to instant and quality health care for the poor helpless and destitute an Old Aged persons so that they can get awareness on health and hygienic issues.

To provide an Old aged

persons the access to fellowship activities, recreational facilities, mental support, social affairs and spiritual formation.

To promote the resources and generating activities for their financial sustainability and to create funeral cover for every member.

Our aim with the development plan is to achieve the following: Foods and clothes: Organise collecting

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

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

CONSENT: Self Catering Accommodation ON ERF/ERVEN NO: 471 TOWNSHIP: Meersig STREET NAME & NO: No 10 Auob Street, 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 on the site a/an: Self catering Accommodation.

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 3 September 2021.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Morne Human, P.O. Box 812, Walvis Bay email: morne@jbestates.com.na

CONSENT: Home Based Business ON ERF/ERVEN NO: 3092B TOWNSHIP: Kuisebmond STREET NAME & NO: Kristiaan Sand Street 3092.

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: Cash Loan.

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 3 September 2021.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: A. J. Gebhard, P.O. Box 7789, Kuisebmond email: ajgebby@gmail.com

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points for clothes donation where citizens can bring some clothes what they ae willing to donate (near supermarkets) with future distribution among WECA members. Arrange tables, chairs for members involved, boxes for donated clothes, money box for donations.

Organise hot meal supply once a week in a few places in Walvis Bay by donators who already shown their help for Covid-19 victims and other respectable supporters.

Health Care facility: To supply the Old Age Home with blood pressure machine, thermometers and a scale.

Organise with hospitals a regular monthly checkout of sugar, cholesterol, saturation, etc.

Based on Checkout create electronic Table for all WECA members with their health parameters in order to monitor their condition.

Organise weekly training of healthy life style with practical exercises.

Create the List of most common deceases of members for study and exercising at healthy life style program.

Mental, social and spiritual development: Involve as more as possible WECA members in positive and creative activities.

Create a List of Skills of each member in order to use it for common benefits.

Establish recreation days (weekly) with showing all talents of members (singing, dancing, reading poems, exercising, funny stories, stories of good life examples, small competitions) empowering others.

Financial sustainability: The WBEC will achieve financial sustainability through earning from the following components: 1. Pre-paid electricity and water meters service: The committee of the WECA will in joint venture with the Municipality of Walvis Bay Town Council install pre-paid water and electricity meters in the townships, this will enable them to sell water and electricity to the entire community of Walvis Bay Town to earn revenue in profits.

2. Community Contribution: WECA will encourage the community to contribute for the poor helpless and destitute old aged as per their ability.

3. Involvement of government and non governmental stakeholders: WECA will establish effective coordination with local government, govern-

ment departments, local churches, religious lea-ders, traditional leaders, NGOs and donor agencies, and solicit their all possible cooperation.

4. Fundraising sales: Braai plates, Hotdogs, Currybunies, Curry and Rice, etc. will be sold to targeted segments in the various townships during the month ends.

Fredericks said “We have about 250 members and can arrange 2 events in a week with 25 – 30 members each.

By this way every member can attend the event once in a month.

Monthly medical examination for each member and healthy life training could be included in each event.

All Covid-19 restrictions will be followed at all events.

Create Database of all members.”

“We are looking forward for sponsorship for a better life for the elderly and to extend and upgrade our Old Age Homes facilities” Fredericks said.

Fredericks said “We all become older one day and we will need the support of our community. Let's create this relay race from one generation to another and pay our respect to our deserved citizens.”

We need your support

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Must read: “A Place in the Sun” Rudi Bowe

A book depicting the history of Rossmund Golf Course and the rich life experiences of Graham Louw, which is fundamentalised in the history of how Rossing mine came into being.

Louw, former owner of the Rossmund Golf Course, being a golfer himself, recently released his second book, “A Place in the Sun”, the history of Rossmund Golf Course.

Born in Swakopmund on 30 January 1927,where he also lived for most of his life, Louw is one of the very few remaining who was born in Swakopmund from that era.

During his early years Louw served on the board of the Swakopmund Town Council. As Councillor for 22 years, his duties included that of a Mayor and Alderman. Together with Rössing Uranium, Louw's dream of the Rossmund's Golf Course realised over the past 25 years, which led him to write and publish his book, A Place in the Sun, the story of Rossmund Golf Course.

The book tells the story of how Louw and his friends, as youngsters, played golf with a vintage ball, bare foot in the sandy surroundings of Swakopmund. From Louw's childhood, many years passed and it was not until the mid-1960's that Louw's dream of a Golf Course materialised when Rössing Uranium changed the face of the sandy surroundings of the dry Swakopmund riverbed into green carpets of grass.The 42-page book tells of the story of the historic opening ceremony of Rossmund golf course. It also highlights famous visitors to the golf course in the early 1990's.The details on how Graham Louw became the owner of the Rossmund Golf Course and his reason for selling it five years ago, you will find when you read the book. Louw's entire life has been centered around the happenings of Uranium close to Swakopmund. Together with the Louw partnership, their colleagues and Rio Tinto Louw's contribution has been huge.

In his first book, “A Tiger by the Tail”, released in February of 2018, two years before the second book, dedicated to the memory of his mother, Margery Louw (nee Burns), Louw tells the story of the discovery of Rössing Uranium. This 66-page book is about the resourceful identification of radio-active pitchblende on the fringe of the Namib Desert in 1929, that ultimately gave birth to the Rössing Uranium Mine today.

The book follows the course of events set by Rössing Uranium where further significant development is now clearly evident in the Central Western Erongo Region and investment and growth have become the forerunners of a budding West Coast.

Graham Louw is fluent in three languages. Louw's two sons and two daughters and their children in particular are indeed fortunate to have this book with its fascinating account of endeavour, hope and success, now for all to read and treasure. Louw is an honorary member at Rossmund Golf Course and remains an inspiration to many.

Both books are a good read and also a collector's item and it makes for a unique gift. The book is available at book shops in Swakopmund.

Above is the Rossmund Golf Course in the early days when it was still an undeveloped site and under is the developed site as the Golf Course looks today with the Rossing Mountain on both pictures in the background

Graham Louw with copies of his first and second books

Walvis Bay golfer Grand Mather in his younger day with the legendary Gary Player and Lasarus the Carry Master at Rossmund Golf Course in his early days

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MEDIA RELEASE

Bank Windhoek supports a coastal Covid-19 Task Force On Monday, 9 August 2021, Bank Windhoek announced that it had assisted Ciske's Covid-19 Task Force in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic in the Erongo Region.

Ciske's Task Force is an initiative by the Erongo Regional Council Chairperson, Ciske Howard. The Task Force comprises doctors and nurses who volunteer their services in Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, and Henties Bay. Howard thanked the Bank for the sponsorship and said that the Task Force would use the money to purchase food items for community members impacted by the pandemic. “Swakopmund residents have suffered severely with not just Covid-19 challenges, but also the lockdowns and lack of tourists,” said Howard. She added that in her capacity as a Swakopmund Constituency Councillor, she felt that it is her responsibility to see to it that community members receive help during these challenging times. “Bank Windhoek's sponsorship makes a massive difference, and we are grateful,” said Howard.

The Bank's Executive Officer of Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, said that the donation is part of its continued social responsibility as a connector of positive change. “We have all been challenged by the pandemic. To fight it, we need to be resilient, positive, and support each other as a Nation; it is the only way to win this battle,” she said. “We wish Ciske's Task Force and all Namibians the best in fighting the pandemic.”

Ciske's Task Force also prepares Covid-19 patients' meals and procures medical equipment to assist home-based care. It is currently only catering to the Erongo Region. However, Howard added that plans are in place to extend support to other parts of the country.

Bank Windhoek supports a coastal Covid-19 Task Force

Old Mutual helps to combat wildlife crime through sponsoring specialised Anti-Poaching Dogs On Sunday, 8 August, four highly-trained dogs arrived at the Hosea Kutako International Airport from the Netherlands with a sole purpose to combat wildlife crime in Namibia. Old Mutual invested N$268 000 to procure three of the four dogs from the highly specialised Dutch K9 Training Centre in the Netherlands.

The three German Shepherds and one Belgian Malinois breeds named Caga, Britta, Vanda and Devil will be sent to the Waterberg Law Enforcement Training Centre with their respective handlers for the next five to six months to complete their local training after which they will be deployed to the north-eastern part of the country.

These canines are specially raised and put through a series of tests to develop and identify their natural skills and abilities to serve as detection dogs.

Mauriza Fredericks, Manager: Communications and Social Responsibility, at Old Mutual expressed her gratitude to the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism for their assiduity in protecting our wildlife saying that Old Mutual will continue taking the lead in things that matter most. ''We care for our communities and our natural resources; we therefore deem this partnership with the Ministry as an investment in the presevation of our natural resources for another 100 years to come", she said.

Colgar Sikopo, Deputy Executive Director, Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism said that the

procurement process dates back to 2017 when Old Mutual pledged N$268 000 to acquire the dogs from the Dutch K9 Centre in the Netherlands. Upon arrival, Old Mutual contributed another N$50 000 for additional supplies to the K9 Unit.

Mr Colgar Sikopo, expressed his gratitude towards Old Mutual and further outlined how the dogs that are currently in action, have successfully brought down the rate of wildlife crime since their introduction of 5 detection dogs to the K9 Unit in 2019. “The dogs have already been involved in 240 success cases where they have detected weapons such as rifles in the cars. We have certainly seen the impact of having detection dogs in the Unit. This is because of the measures that the Ministry and its partners have put in place.” said Mr Sikopo. The dogs will now be sent to the Waterberg Law Enforcement Training Centre for further training and pairing with handlers before they are deployed to the north-eastern region.

Old Mutual, as a Responsible Business, devote efforts towards the preservation of our wildlife for a sustainable future. We further encourage our communities to protect themselves while protecting our environment as we can only do so if we create a sustainable future for ourselves first. We will continue to Do Great Things Every Day and Protect Tomorrow.

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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: Cash Loan.

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

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NOTICE OF THE CONSENT APPLICATION IN TERMS OF THE WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME CONSENT: Place of Worship & Assembly ON ERF/ERVEN NO: 836 TOWNSHIP: Walvis Bay STREET NAME & NO: c/o Theo Ben Gurirab Street & 11th Road.

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: Conference Facility & Church.

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

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Kudus pays tribute to James De Koker Rudi Bowe The management and players of FNB Kudu Rugby Club paid their last respect on Wednesday 11 August to an ex-player and management member.

The rugby fraternity and especially FNB Kudu Rugby Club is in a sombre mood following the untimely passing of Kudu legend, James De Koker on Saturday7 August after suffering heart failure.

James De Koker joined Kudu Rugby Club after matriculating at De Duine High. In 1990 the former lock join the Club for a few years and it was only in 2014 when he became a Managing member for 6 years.

James De Koker contributed a lot to the development of the players and therefore, leaves behind a generation of athletes who aspire for his legendary sportsmanship.

His was committed, a hard working player and managing member at the Club. De Koker was loved and received great respect from all the players.

The patron of FNB Kudu Rugby Club Zane Jansen said that James De Koker

was one of the Club’s main sponsors for the past five years and made valuable contributions to the club and that these contributions did not pass unnoticed.

It is Jansen's believe that many of the players that showed their last respect on Wednesday night might also become sponsors in the future, because James De Koker gave them a change in life to show off their potential.

According to Zane Jansen a sponsor is more than a bridge between hunger and strength, thirst and renewal, fear and knowledge, desperation and hope, and that was James, always willing to assist wherever help was needed.

Jansen says that the contributions JDK Logistix made to the club opened the door of opportunities to many of our players and that the club wishes to thank the De Koker family for their generous donations towards the club in

the past years.

“We as Kudu family can only draw lessons from his fighting spirit on and off field the field as rugby administrator.

James death at the tender age of 49 leaves all Namibians bereft of a rugby hero” Jansen said.

“Kudu Rugby Club will miss his humility and joy for life with which James De Koker conducted himself during his illustrious career as Kudu Managing Member that inspired hundreds of young children” The passing of James is a sad chapter in the history of Kudu Rugby Club. His contributions to Kudu Rugby Club were immense. Therefore. Kudu Rugby Club salutes him for the extraordinary achievements he recorded in a life that sadly ended prematurely.

Rest in Pease Legend James De Koker.

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NESA CS:GO qualifiers draws comes to a close The NESA CS:GO National Tournament 2021 Final Round and qualifiers draws comes to a close and is one step closer to selecting our Namibian Esports Team for CS:GO to represent us on the international stage.

This year has been procedures for the H y m a n , Tr i s t a n unprecedented as final event, a total of Loftie-Eaton, Maja w e h a v e s e e n 5 games will be Carstens. many skilled and played.The first 4 Te a m 2 : I l a r i o top-tier athletes games' teams have Izaks(c), John Berry, with tied and close a l r e a d y b e e n Alan Miller, Gideon scores and thus determined with the Buys, Danie Muller. prompted us to 5 t h g a m e ' s t e a m Game 4: Team 1: select not the usual being configured on Pieter Kok, Ilario 1 0 , b u t 1 2 the day after the first I z a k s , T r i s t a n c a n d i d a t e s t o 4 g a m e s . Te a m Loftie-Eaton, Maja participate in this compositions and Carstens(c), John year's final round. captains of teams for Berry.

NESA would also each of the first 4 Team 2: Andries l i k e t o t h a n k games will be as W a h l , J a c o Hyman(c), Alan e v e r y o n e t h a t thus.

M iller, Danie participated in the The top 3 teams for organizing and the qualifier round M u l l e r, G i d e o n umpiring of this were EZK25:17 in Buys. m o r e t o u r n a m e n t t o 1st place, with V- F o r information visit our p r o v i d e t h e Fortis (2nd team) F a c e b o o k page platform for the placing 2nd and VNamibian athletes Fortis (1st team) @Nesa.Namibia or our website t o h a v e a placing 3rd. w w w. e s p o r t s professional and Game 1: Team 1: namibia.org fair tournament Ezee Viljoen(c), The following 12 on. As well as a big Ilario Izaks, Andries candidates will be thank you to our Wahl, Jaco Hyman, participating in the sponsors Logitech Tristan Loftie-Eaton. final round: G, Nanodog and Team 2: Pieter Kok, 1. Alan Miller Future CC for Talon Izaks(c), John 2. Andries Wahl making the entire Berry, Alan Miller, 3. Danie Muller event possible.

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4. Ezee Viljoen NESA President Game 2: Team 1: 5. Gideon Buys Flip de Bruyn said: Ezee Viljoen, Jaco 6. Ilario Izaks “I sincerely hope Hyman, Ilario Izaks, 7. Jaco Hyman everyone enjoyed Ta l o n I z a k s ( c ) , 8. John Berry the qualifiers as Gideon Buys. Team 9. Maja Carstens much as we have, 2: Andries Wahl(c), 10. Pieter Kok a n d w e l o o k John Berry, Pieter 11. Talon Izaks f o r w a r d t o Kok, Alan Miller, 12. Tristan selecting our new Danie Muller.

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ISF U15 WORLD SCHOOL SPORT GAMES 2021, BELGRADE, SERBIA The Namibia School Sport Union is a member of the International Schools Sport Federation (ISF). The ISF is hosting the inaugural World Schools Sport Games in Belgrade, Serbia from 11-19 September 2021.

The Covid pandemic has decimated the school sport calendar and annual events/ competitions had to be cancelled. Subsequently, the envisaged school sport leagues couldn't be launched and participation in international competitions e.g., COSSASA games could not be realised.

Therefore, to rise above negative effects of the pandemic and to inspire and give hope to the Namibian child the NSSU has resolved to send a team to the inaugural World School Sport Games in Serbia.

Due to the fact that contact sport is still prohibited in Namibia and considering the availability of resources Namibia will compete in two codes only namely Athletics (Boys and

Girls) and Chess (Boys and Girls).

These teams were selected during National competitions which were conducted earlier this year.

The total delegation will comprise of 27 members including officials. The costs towards participation (Travel, Accommodation, Medical Insurance etc) will be borne by the NSSU. Considerable efforts are underway to source additional funding from both the Ministry and corporate Namibia.

No athlete is or will be required to solicit funds to fund their participation in the games. NSSU teams are selected on merit and reports that some selected athletes are on a fundraising drive to fund their participation in these games is worrisome.

NSSU teams are selected on merit and a situation whereby athletes and officials are left to fend for themselves gives an indication that selection for NSSU representative teams is based on affordability and this flies in the face of what the NSSU stands for.

The practise where regions are on fund raising campaign in the name of the ISF World School Sport Games should be discontinued immediately. The Government of the Republic of Namibia through the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service, since 1991, has fully funded and supported NSSU programmes aimed at primarily unearthing raw talent and expose such talent.

While the NSSU joins the

whole country in celebrating the achievements of Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi, we believe that their exploits would not have been possible without their participation in NSSU competitions and exposure at COSSASA International school sport competitions.

NSSU remain an important foundational stepping stone in the development of sport in Namibia.

Thus, participation in the inaugural World School Sport Games will enable the NSSU to fast track or accelerate athlete's development through international exposure to high level competitions and ensure long-term athlete development.

Liina Nanhele with her coach Lucinda Resandt

Erongo regions 400 meter sprinter Liina Nanhele.

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The 2021 Mabaruli Solitaire MTB Eagles face Zimbabwe Challenge Emerging team Rudie Bowe

Rudie Bowe The Namibian National men's cricket team the Eagles will be facing neighbouring Zimbabwe Emerging team in three T20's and three 50 Over games in the fourth Castle Lite series that will start tomorrow at the Wanderers cricket ground in Windhoek.

The Castle Lite series between the Eagles and Zimbabwe is part of the Namibian team's preparation for the T20 World Cup preparation that is just 68 days away and therefore the Eagles are using every opportunity to ensure they are ready to compete in United Arab Emirates.

The Namibian National Men's Head coach, Pierre de Bruyn is delighted to have this series as part of the preparation and build up to the T20 World Cup. “I feel that the timing of these matches is crucial to allow the players to prepare their roles as well as to compete for a place in the World Cup squad.”

“In T20 Cricket, it is the intensity of the format that will test you and put you under pressure, the more you practice and experience the level of intensity, the better for the player. This is also a great opportunity to give the whole squad game time to create a healthy competitive environment” De Bruyn said.

The Chief Executive Officer of Cricket Namibia Johan Muller says that it is an exciting time for Namibia to host a competitive Emerging Zimbabwean team.

Muller said “Attracting international teams to participate on our home soil is part of our long term strategy to grow the game through exposure and we are fortunate to announce this tour after a period when Namibia was

Leonard Martin after the 2020 Mabaruli Solitaire MTB Challenge

Mabaruli Cycling Events with Mabaruli Safaris are proud to be hosting the second Mabaruli Solitaire MTB Challenge on 25 and 26 September 2021.

The Mabaruli Solitaire MTB Challenge is a 1Day Mountain Bike Gravel Road Challenge of about 241 km recognised by the Namibian Cycle Federation and sponsored by Pupkewitz Megatech and Santam Namibia.

The Mabaruli Solitaire MTB Challenge ride is where the journey is as important as the destination. It is about the variation and beauty of this incredible country.

The journey will start on 25 September at2 am (yes, it's early, but you can thank the organisers later) at Arebbusch Lodge via the well-known Kupferberg Pass to the “Borde” on the C26, turning left towards the Remhoogte Pass and finishing on 26 September 2021at the famous southern little town Solitaire, renowned for its apple pie, red dunes and hot air ballooning.

Riders will have the privilege of traversing two passes then drop from the Khomas Hochland into the legendary Namib Desert and finally enjoy the last flat 14 km to cold beer, “potjiekos” and spit braai.

Make no mistake the Mabaruli Solitaire MTB Challenge is a tough, but extremely rewarding ride, if you have prepared your backside.

The Mabaruli Solitaire MTB Challenge is open for Solo, 2 man or women and mix teams.

Entries will close on 10 September 2021.

For more information, contact Sven at email - sven@mabaruli.com or 081 149 1024.

Team Amphibian took part in the 2020 Mabaruli Solitaire MTB Challenge

seriously affected by the Covid pandemic.”

“Our team's preparations were hampered in the recent six weeks, but hopefully we can get some momentum back. We thank Castle Lite for making this tour possible” Muller said.

Don't miss the action on NBC TV as all six games will broadcast on the DSTV channel 283 giving you the opportunity to see every ball.

The Namibia National Men's squad are Gerhard Merwe Erasmus (C), MaurituisNgupita, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Karl Birkenstock, Ben Shikongo, Bernard Scholtz, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Craig Williams, Michael van Lingen, Stephen Baard, Dewald Nell, Ruben Trumpelmann, Zane Green, Shaun Fouche, Michiel du Preez, Picky Ya France with Pierre de Bruyn (Head Coach), Albie Morkel (Assistant Coach) The schedule for the Eagles vs Emerging Zimbabwe (all matches at Wanderers): Saturday, August 14: first T20 (11:00) Sunday, 15 August: second T20 (11:00) Monday, 16 August: third T20 (14:00) Wednesday, August 18: first 50over matches (09:30) Friday, August 20: Second 50-over matches (09:30) Sunday, August 22: Third 50-over matches (09:30)

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Fourth leg of Rotax Max Challenge done and dusted Rudie Bowe

The fourth Leg of the Rotax Max Challenge Namibia National Go-karting Championship was held on 7 August 2021 with 14 racers competing over three heats of Go-karting action in six different classes at the Swakopmund Go-karting track. The Rotax challenge is a Richard Slamet Jnr with a excellent worldwide Go-karting racing series performance taking pole and winning all 3 consisting of 70 countries and promoted by heats in the DD2 class with a best lap of the day engine manufacturer Rotax. The racing series of 26,593 seconds. Ivan Vorster changed from is made up of six different classes that will be Sen Max class to DD2 class with some contested in three heats, namely the Bambino, technical problems, but picking up pace in the Maxterino, Junior max, Senior max, DD2 and last heat.

DD2 max.

Paul Oosthuizen with an excellent day The four newcomers to the track were Travis performance taking the 3 heat wins in the DD2 Nell in the Maxterino class, Candice Fourie in Masters class with an outstanding 26,848 the Sen Max Class, Richie Slamet returning to seconds. Jörg Goldbeck taking the 2nd place of Go-karting, joining the DD2 class and Cecil the day with a personal best of 27,708 seconds, Koorts in the DD2 Masters class.

Zirk Jansen and Cecil Koorts with great lap All 3 competitors racing in the Bambinos times taking third and fourth place respectively class raced on their limit with Cecil Koorts The following drivers were awarded a free starting from pole and win all 3 heats. Paul entry ticket to the Rotax African Open in Oosthuizen in the DD2 Masters Class set a Pretoria on 3 October 2021. Cecil Koorts best lap time of 35, seconds, only 0,2 seconds (Bambino) Mick Goldbeck (Maxterino) Justus slower than the best lap time done by the Beulker (Jun Max) Ivan Vorster (Sen Max) South African Christian Verheul in Richie Slamet (DD2) Jörg Goldbeck (DD2 December's “Kart Store Namibia Cup”. All 3 Masters) Along with the free entry ticket a new Go-karters in the DD2 Masters Class set of racing tyres was awarded. improved their lap times by 2,5 seconds from The fifth leg of the 2021 Rotax Namibia Gothe last race in Swakopmund on Easter karting Challenge takes place on 3 September Weekend. at the Tony Rust Track in Windhoek.

Travis Nell competed in the Bambinos class The full results of leg 4 are as follows: as he was the only competitor in the DD2 Masters Class Maxterino class.

1. Paul Oosthuizen (Senior) 27 points Justus Beulker going in as the favourite for 2. Jörg Goldbeck 16 points the day in the Jun Max and clinching a clean 3. Zirk Jansen 14 points sweep and winning all 3 heats with a personal 4. Cecil Koorts (Senior) 3 points and best lap of the day.

DD2 Class Chazlo Mara having a good day winning the 1. Richard Slamet (Junior) 18 points Sen Max class for the first time. Candice 2. Ivan Vorster 8 points Fourie learning a lot in her first race ever Senior Max Class DD2. It was also the first time that the Sen 1. Chazlo Mara 18 points Max class had 2 competitors.

2. Candice Fourie 8 points

Junior Max Class 1. Justus Beulker18 points 2. Michael Fourie12 points Masterino Class

Travis Nell 12 points Bambino Class 1. Cecil Koorts 27 points 2. Paul Oosthuizen 16 points 3. Sebastian van Niekerk 14 points