N$3
SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958
NO 6435 FRIDAY 13 MARCH 2015
Tel +264 64 205 854/+264 64 461 866/Fax +264 64 204 813/+264 64 461 824/Website www.namibtimes.net
inside
Klazen off to Parliament
Bahnhof Square Mall set to go Shipoke Sharlien Tjambari
Page 2
Water woes in Swakop
Page 3
Birth Concealment at Husab Page 4
Development of the Bahnhof Square Mall in Swakopmund, which was supposed to commence last year in April, is finally underway, as “issues between TransNamib Holdings and the Ministry of Works and Transport have been sorted out,” according to Mr Paulo Shipoke of Stark Property Development cc. According to Mr Shipoke the total cost of this massive new mixed-use development on the site of the TransNamib shunting yards is estimated at approximately N$450 million. The developers involved in the development of Bahnhof Square Mall are Stark Property Development cc and Eris Property Group. Excited residents of Swakopmund have been waiting for almost one year
to see this gigantic shopping centre realise and as per Shipoke, the project will kick-start next month. When asked what the reasons for the delay were, he only replied that “there were issues between TransNamib Holdings and the Ministry of Works and Transport, but those issues have been resolved, TransNamib Holdings and the Ministry of Works and Transport have come to an amicable solution”.
Lorenda Reloads Teen-Korrupsie-Kommissie ondersoek Hentiesbaai Marshallino Beukes
Page 13
Walvisbaai Rugbyklub reg vir aksie
Shipoke is confident that the completion of the mall will be during September, next year. Once completed, the multi-phased mall is expected to accommodate around 1 000 residents, 2 000 office workers and thousands of daily shoppers. Listed as the largest shopping mall in Erongo Region, the mall will have Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Henties Bay and the surrounding mines as its
catchment area and is banking on the further development of the new mines. The developers say it will create up to 600 jobs during the construction phase and 1500 jobs once the centre opens. From the businesses al-
Leandrea Louw The Governor of the Erongo Region, has lauded Air Namibia, and the Municipality of Walvis Bay, who signed a Strategic Business Alliance agreement and officially launched Air Namibia’s new Direct Return Flights from Walvis Bay to Cape Town and Walvis Bay to Johannesburg, last night.
Hierdie wending volg nadat ‘n persoon (naam is bekend aan koerant) blykbaar probeer het om ‘n vooruitbetaling van N$788 000 by die Hentiesbaai Munisipaliteit te eis. Die persoon, wat woonagtig is in Windhoek, was blykbaar deel van ‘n gesamentlike onderneming, maar volgens
In his keynote address, Governor Cleophas Mutjavikua applauded Air Namibia for taking this initiative. “This is an important milestone for us, as a town, Region but also as a country. However we need to take care of this relationship we have established here.” The Chief Executive Officer of the Municipality of Walvis Bay, Mr Mu-
Bladsy 36
have to walk almost 600 metres from the old ticket office to the new unfinished passenger platform, which exposes them to the harsh weather conditions in the partly constructed waiting room, while waiting for their train.
Air Namibia Launches New Direct Flights!
‘n Tender vir die bou van ‘n brandweerstasie in Hentiesbaai se Omdel-woonbuurt het ‘n lelike nadraai en gaan heel moontlik in die hof eindig, nadat die Teen-Korrupsie-Kommissie in Swakopmund ingelig is dat alles nie pluis is nie. ons bron is hy later uitgesluit en net twee mans het voortgegaan om te tender vir die N$6,8 miljoen kontrak. Die tender is verlede jaar aan hierdie gesamentlike onderneming, K & G Bricks CC and Tatamutsi and Sons Construction, toegestaan en moes laat verlede jaar afgeskop
ready on board are Mugg & Bean, Pick n Pay, Cape Union Mart, Clicks, Torga Optical, Studio 88 and Pep Stores. The developers will cough up an additional N$700 million for the project’s subsequent two phases. Meanwhile passengers
Vervolg op bladsy 2
ronga Haingura says the agreement makes provision for both parties to promote the interests of both Air Namibia and the Municipality of Walvis Bay. He also encourages all those who have the financial means to fly, to support the national carrier whenever it is possible. According to Mr Xavier Masule, General Manager:
Continues on page 2 Mr Xavier Masule (left) and Mr Muronga Haingura
BUTCHERY
WE FRESH
Pork Texan Steak
N$54.99 per kg
Avocados for
2 N$25
BIG DEAL
COMBO
N$150
Potato Pocket 7 kg + Carrot Value Bag + Cabbage + Olive Pride Olive & Seed Oil Blend 1 L
Mangoes for
3 N$25
Food Lover’s Market Centre, 50 Moses Garoëb, Swakopmund, Tel: 414 400 • Fresh Produce Market, 69 Moses Garoëb St, Walvis Bay, Tel: 207 152 • Valid Fri 13 - Sun 15 March 2015 ACTUAL PRODUCTS ON OFFER MAY DIFFER FROM VISUALS SHOWN, AS THESE ARE SERVING SUGGESTIONS ONLY! • HAMILTONS ADVERTISING 090315 • NO HAWKERS • NO TRADERS • WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES • E&OE • WHILE STOCKS LAST