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SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 6628 TUESDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2017 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net

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Six arrested for fraud with Desert lion prepaid electricity meters died of ∙Some of the accused are prominent figures in the Walvis Bay community. ∙Electrical contractor believed to be the kingpin of the scheme. ∙Erongo RED investigation points fingers to at least hundred more suspects

Kuiseb River reached Gobabeb at midnight on Sunday

Floris Steenkamp A massive fraud scheme involving prepaid electricity has been uncovered at Erongo RED. Six members of the public and an electrical contractor of Walvis Bay is expected to be criminally charged in this regard, this week, after police commenced rounding up the suspects yesterday.

“This is just the begin- under investigation”, According to inforning. As many as one sources close to the mation the electrician hundred similar inci- investigation confir- assisted the culprits, dents are currently med over the weekend.

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Fisheries clamps down on illegal fishing

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Who is Cupid?

Schneider-Waterberg free on bail - again Emily Schneider-Waterberg, the well-known former estate agent of Swakopmund who saw her bail cancelled as a result of an outstanding warrant of arrest for failing to attend court appearances on charges of assault and malicious damage to property, has been freed on bail once more.

After her bail was revoked the week before last week, Schneider-Waterberg again applied for bail last week. After her legal representative undertook to take responsibility for her to attend future hearings and the criminal trial, she was again released on bail.

Soon after her release on Friday Schneider-Waterberg wasted little time in criticising certain aspects upon which namib times reported on the issue.

Among others Schneider-Waterberg explained she is not an estate agent anymore and now resides in Windhoek, and not Swakopmund anymore.

Schneider-Waterberg in her writing also described the magistrate court's earlier decision to have her bail revoked, after she missed several court appearances since June 2014, as an “injustice” and added: “the court's injustice is being dealt with currently”.

A copy of Schneider-Waterberg's letter has been forwarded to the magistrate's court for comment.

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Paulus Iiambo wins Rössing Marathon Staff at the Gobabeb Research Station confirmed yesterday the Kuiseb River is flowing and reached the station at midnight on Sunday. Yesterday the river was still flowing, with research staff measuring water levels every hour.

It is expected the Kuiseb will be reaching Homeb and ultimately Rooibank soon. Whether the level of flow will reach the height of earlier rainy seasons remain to be seen, as it depends on follow-up rains in the catchment area.

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namib Karibib Mining supports new times day care centre Erwin Leuschner

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Thanks to a generous donation by Karibib Mining the Richard Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church in Mondesa can start up its day care centre. The company recently donated chairs, tables, colouring books, crayons and toys.

The church, which has an avid congregation of followers, recently asked various companies for assistance – a call which Karibib Mining answered.

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MANWU hands Husab over to MUN Erwin Leuschner With the construction of the huge Husab uranium mine completed, the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (MANWU) yesterday officially “handed-over the mine” to the Mine Workers Union of Namibia (MUN) to in future deal with all industrial relations on the site.

The construction of the Husab Uranium Mine was everything but smooth sailing.

“Most of the time the public didn't know what happened behind the scene. But it wasn't easy to keep 4 500 contractor employees happy,” said Erongo Governor Cleophas Mutjavikua yesterday in Swakopmund.

According to the Governor, “most of the bigger industrial relation things were very contained”, even from the media. Mutjavikua said that it was important to him, to immediately and timeously address any employment issues, as they not only reflected on his performance, but it was especially crucial to protect this huge direct foreign investment in Namibia.

“Husab started out at a time when mass unemployment was a problem. Areva put their mine on care and maintenance and Rössing was downsizing. Our only hope was to maintain and keep this baby (Husab) very safe,” Mutjavikua said.

During the peak of the construction close to 6 000 people were operating on the

mine site. As the construction concluded there are currently about 400 contractors left, while Swakop Uranium is employing about 1 500 people, Swakop Uranium CEO Zheng Keping revealed yesterday. Most of the contractors were in the meantime demobilized.

According to Keping the first batch of Uranium Oxide, also known as Yellow Cake, was produced at the end of 2016 (namib times reported). “We are now busy with the ramp-up operation. According to the design it will take 20 months to reach nameplate operation (starting from December 2016), but we hope to achieve this date quicker,” Keping said.

“When we commenced with the construction of the Husab Mine in 2013, we as the company recognized that Industrial Relations would be a major challenge and risk area, given the fact that more than 4 500 contractor employees from different companies would be working on the Husab Project to construct the mine,” Keping said. It was for this reason that Swakop Uranium and MANWU entered into two agreements in 2014.

“Swakop Uranium committed themselves to the agreements and some challenges were solved. We call on all big capital projects to be treated the same,” said MANWU President Angula Angula yesterday.

Continued from Page 1 allegedly against a fee, to manipulate their prepaid electricity meters at home not to register electricity usage against the units programmed onto the devices.

In this way suspects gained financially from using electricity for free. More than one hundred electricity users in Walvis Bay currently enjoy free electricity as a result of manipulated prepaid meters, namib times was told.

Erongo RED is expected to issue a press statement in this regard by today. The regional electricity distributor regards the issue as very serious, as this amounts to electricity revenue losses that potentially run into the millions. Other towns in Erongo are also suspected of harbouring these pirate electricity consumers.

Through a preliminary investigation and consulting sources close to the criminal investigation, it was learnt that all the suspects had their prepaid meters at their homes manipulated by this electrician. They are all residents of Walvis Bay's lagoon neighbourhood and some occupy senior positions at their respective employers.

All the suspects were fined by Erongo RED for abusing the electricity distributor's prepaid meters.

They were eager to settle the fines and reimburse Erongo RED for the revenue losses. Despite that, it seems at this stage they would be held criminally liable along with the electrical contractor.

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MET: Desert Lion XPL-98 died of anthrax Erwin Leuschner

The male desert lion known as XPL-98, whose carcass was found earlier in January 2017 in the Ugab River area, died as a result of Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis). The Ministry of Environment and Tourism made this statement yesterday after the discovery of the carcass initially caused a public outcry, mainly on the social media platform facebook.

“Most of the comments and reactions were misinformed and questioned the commitment of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and those involved with the research and monitoring of desert adapted lion in the Kunene and Erongo regions. Many have condemned the Ministry (…),” the statement reads.

In this regard, an autopsy done by Dr. Philip Stander found what appeared to have been extensive bleeding inside the chest cavity of the carcass. The lungs and heart were too decomposed to confirm the cause of the bleeding though.

Initially it was thought that the injury could have been caused by a sharp object penetrating the chest between the lion's ribs, or possibly by a small caliber rifle. As a result, the cause of death of the lion due to human-lion conflict was suspected.

However, to rule out the possible cause of death as result of a disease, soil samples were collected for evaluation of diseases and tests were conducted at the Central Veterinary Laboratory of the Ministry

of Agriculture, Water and Forestry. “The samples tested positive for Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis).

Blood and tissue samples collected from the lion carcass were also submitted to Central Veterinary Laboratory for further analysis and also tested positive,” the statement reads.

The Ministry assures that measures were taken to ensure no further spread of anthrax from the carcass to other areas or other animals. The carcass was burned and buried as per the advice of the veterinarian immediately after samples were collected. “The Ministry also wishes to appeal to the public, particularly those referring to themselves as environmental activists to refrain from interfering with the processes and activities of the Ministry. We advise and encourage Namibians who genuinely care about wildlife conservation to communicate directly with us using appropriate channels instead of sensationalizing issues such as the death of the Ugab male lion XPL-98 on social media,” the statement continues.

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Namport puts focus on permanent workforce amid casual workers labour complaint Piquet Jacobs

Workers employed casually by Namport deployed in repacking fish at the Port of Walvis Bay, has lodged a labour complaint following Namports decision to discontinue the service, leaving casual workers unemployed. Namport has decided, regardless to the complaint, to put in all efforts to preserve the jobs of current permanent employees.

Most of the casual workers have been deployed in repacking fish at the Port of Walvis Bay, which was over the years handled

by Namport on behalf of the owners of the fish. This service has since been deemed as not cost effect therefore, with effect from 1 February 2017, Namport discontinued the re-packing of fish and as a result no longer requires the services of the casual workers who were previously deployed to the operation on a “as and when needed basis”.

“The casual workers have subsequently been notified that Namport would not be calling on their services going forward. Unfortunately, the workers insist on their services being retained

by Namport, despite the absence of work to which they can be deployed. It must be reiterated that the said casual workers were never at any point under formal employment contracts with Namport but were used on an ad hoc basis dependent upon fish volumes which required repacking,” Namport CEO, Bisey Uirab, is quoted in his statement.

In the meantime, the casual workers have lodged a complaint against Namport with the Labour Commissioner's Office.

Namport confirmed on Friday that they would rather put all efforts into the preservation of their current 964 permanent workforce.

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Court Walvis Bay Court Report 7 February 2017 Laurens Prince Nangolo (27) appeared on charges of culpable homicide, failing to stop and no driver's licence (1/2016). Matter postponed to 15 march. Accused on bail.

Gilchrist Beukes (37) appeared on charges of possession of cocaine and possession of dependence producing substance (3/2016).

Matter postponed to 16 February. Accused on bail.

Laven Siichafungana (28) appeared on a charge of falsifying / counterfeiting temporary driving license mark (3/2016). Accused found not guilty and discharged.

Eric Ngwenya (56) appeared on a charge of dealing in dependence producing substance (7/2016). Matter postponed to 16 February.

Accused in custody.

Elias Shilongo (32) appeared on charges of negligent driving and driving under the influence of intoxication liquor. Matter postponed to 18 May. Accused on bail.

Rauna Ndalimbwa (30) appeared on a charge of theft (5/2016). Matter postponed to 15 March. Accused has been summoned.

Absai Malenga (26) appeared on a charge of robbery (12/2016). Matter postponed to 18 April. Accused on bail.

Martins Daniel (30) appeared on a charge of assault (12/2016). Matter postponed to 16 February. Accused on warning.

Salomo Negonga (35) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor (12/2016). Matter postponed to 8 March. Accused on bail.

Jeaneth Gei-Khoibes (30) appeared on a charge of malicious damage to property (12/2016). Accused at large.

Andy Isaak (30) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm (1/2017). Matter postponed to 16 March.

Accused in custody.

Richard Sinyepe (32) appeared on a charge of assault (2/2017). Accused found guilty.

Fined N$500 or 3 months imprisonment.

Erasmus Johannes (49) appeared on charges of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm (12/2013). Matter postponed to 1 March. Accused on bail.

Sam Kamati (25) and Lucas Ngkishisholo (23) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft (12/2016).

Matter postponed to 3 May. Accused in custody.

Maati Shandamate (54) appeared on a charge of refusal to give breath / alcohol specimen (12/2016). Matter postponed to 25 April. Accused on bail.

Elizabeth Cronja (45) appeared on a charge of driving with an excessive blood alcohol level (2/2017). Matter postponed to 30 May. Accused on bail.

Gernt Jooster (36) appeared on a charge of

assault (1/2017). Matter postponed to 22 March. Accused on warning.

8 February 2017 Armando Gaweseb (19) appeared on charges of theft and arson (3/2016). Accused found not guilty and discharged.

Vernesto Puleinge (28) appeared on charges of fraud (10/2016). Matter postponed to 16 March. Accused on bail.

Dennis Raines (32) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor (10/2015). Accused found guilty. Fined N$5 000 or 12 months imprisonment.

Richard Bongani Haith (41) appeared on a charge of failure to pay maintenance (3/2015).

Matter postponed to 17 February. Accused in custody.

Eliot Anton Narib (27) appeared on a charge of failure to pay maintenance (3/2012). Matter postponed to 17 February. Accused in custody.

Gerson Ndjiharine (23) appeared on a charge of murder (1/2016). Matter postponed to 27 April. Accused on bail.

Levi Eiseb (44) appeared on charges of reckless or negligent driving and refusal to give breath / alcohol specimen (6/2016). Matter postponed to 8 March. Accused on bail.

Tobias Iiyambo (33) appeared on charges of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and theft from a motor vehicle which was properly locked (9/2016). Matter postponed to 16 May. Accused on bail.

Dion Losper (age unknown) and Chaiden Kaim (22) appeared on charges of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft (8/2016).

Matter postponed to 14 March. Accused on bail.

Justus Muruko (40) appeared on a charge of theft (2/2012). Matter postponed to 23 May. Accused on warning.

Ruukeeveni Nguronda (30) and Foxa Katjizembwa (21) appeared on charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances (7/2016).

Matter postponed to 22 February.

Abner Amukongo (30) appeared on a charge of fraud (11/2016). Matter postponed to 6 March. Accused on bail.

Kamongwa Ademale Bonifatius (25) and Henry Ndaitwa (33) appeared on charges of fraud (12/2016). Matter postponed to 14 March. Accused in custody.

Chris Blaauw (34) appeared on a charge of driving with an excessive breath alcohol level (1/2017). Matter postponed to 1 March.

Accused on bail.

Julia Elago (42) appeared on a charge of dealing in liquor without a licence (2/2017).

Accused found guilty. Fined N$ 2 000 or 6 months imprisonment.

Richard Hawaseb (46) appeared on a charge of failure to pay maintenance. Matter postponed to 3 March. Accused in custody.

Swakopmund Court Report Regional Court Urban Wamburu (30) appeared on charges of rape and abduction. The matter was postponed to 24 February for judgement. The accused is out on bail of N$5 000.

Heidi Carina Rosouw (30) appeared on a charge of practicing as a legal practitioner contrary to the legal practitioner's act 15 of 1995. The matter was postponed to 24 February for fixing of trial date. The accused have been warned.

Magistrate Court Erwin Gaogoseb (40) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 17 May for plea and trial. The accused is out on bail of N$1000.

Claudius Kweku Norman Shimming-Chase Waha (37) appeared on a charge of driving with an excessive breath alcohol level. The matter was postponed to 22 March for plea and trial. The accused is out on bail.

Lynette Lutombi (36) appeared on a charge of refusing to provide a specimen of blood. The matter was postponed to 19 June for continuation of trial. The accused have been warned.

Joseph Isack (23) and Salom Shapomba (36) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to22 February for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.

Festie Munee (19) appeared on a charge of common assault. The accused was found guilty and received a fine of N$1000 and a four months imprisonment term.

Nancy Mbaha (25) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 29 March for plea and trial. The accused remains in custody.

Johannes Hamtenya (30) appeared on a charge of extortion. The matter was postponed to 22 February because the accused was absent.

The accused is at large.

Ricardo Goreseb (24) appeared on a charge of receiving stolen property. The matter was postponed to 14 March for legal aid. The accused is out on bail of N$2000.

Andreas Abner (22) appeared on a charge of receiving stolen property.

The accused was found guilty and received a fine of N$1000 and a four months imprisonment term.

Ismael Keister (46) appeared on a charge of driving with an excessive breath alcohol level. The matter was postponed to 28 February for plea.

The accused remains in custody.

MFMR clamps down illegal fishing Erwin Leuschner

Inspectors at the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) have been very busy these past few months: During January a total of 128 fines relating to illegal fishing and/or illegal harvesting of marine animals with a value of N$52 260 were issued. These figures were now revealed by Control Fisheries Inspector Stanley Ndara.

The most fines were issued to persons for being in possession of undersize white mussels. According to Ndara during the month of January a total of 553 undersize white mussels were found, amounting to fines to the total value of N$11 060 being issued for this offence. Six more fines (value N$8 100) were issued during the course of the month to people being in possession of undersize rock lobsters.

Even though a recreational fishing permit only costs N$14, and is valid for the entire month, a total of 27 fines were issued to persons not being in possession of such a permit. These fines amounted to N$8 100. 27 more fines were issued for being in possession of prohibited species, namely Annelid worms.

These fines amounted to N$8 100. Five fines were issued to anglers (one fine each) for fishing in a prohibited area without authorization and retained nine Kob (protected species in that area). These anglers were fined N$1500 each.

During the month in question the fines paid as an Admission of Guilt (AoG) amounted to N$8 660. Two of the fines, valued at N$300 each, were withdrawn by courts for various technicalities.

During the last quarter of 2016, which includes the months of October, November and December, a total of 256 fines/summonses were issued. The total value of these amounts to N$84 380. The highest amount of fines (90) were issued for being in possession of prohibited Annelid worms. These amounted to N$27 000.

During these three months a total of 65 fines were issued to anglers, who were fishing without a recreational fishing permit.

These amounted to N$19 500. 61 fines were issued for harvesting 159 undersize fish, amounting to N$15 600. 24 fines, valued at N$10 880, were issued for harvesting 544 undersize white mussels.

During the last quarter of 2016 inspectors also arrested three persons and charged them for fishing mullets (harders) illegally without owning a right or a license.

Two of the accused are out on bail of N$2 000 each, while a third suspect is out on warning.

Furthermore one person was arrested and charged for being in possession of 17 rock lobsters in excess, as well as 14 undersize rock lobsters and one rock lobster in berry. The suspect was also diving without a recreational fishing permit of which the total value of the offence is N$9 600.

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Coastal residents flock to Kuiseb River as news of strong flow breaks Residents of the coast flocked to various spots along the Kuiseb River over the weekend, as news broke on Friday of the river in flood after good rains in the catchment areas, specifically the Khomas Hochland.

The Gaub-bridge where the C14 crosses the Kuiseb River was a popular spot over the weekend as residents went to see the spectacular scene of the first water flow in years. Some people were too optimistic though and went to see the Kuiseb in the vicinity of Rooibank. However, with the Kuiseb already steadily making its way towards Homeb, people might just become lucky and encounter a river in flood at Rooibank by the weekend.

In the meantime, good rains have also been received over the weekend in the catchment areas of the Swakop River, with the river flowing. However, whether it can reach the ocean remains dependent on the good fortunes of the rain.

Omaruru was also a popular spot lately as people took the time to drive from the coast to see the Omaruru flowing as well as Uis where good rains have been received in recent days. It makes everyone hopeful the town’s water woes can be of the past as underground water aquifer recharges.

REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA Above: the Kuiseb

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE PRESS RELEASE PROHIBITION ON TAKING OF PHOTOGRAPHS OR MAKING OF SKETCHES, PLANS, MODELS OR NOTES OF MILITARY PREMISES OR INSTALLATIONS

1. It has come to the attention of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) that there are individuals taking photographs and snooping on military bases and installations for the reason only known to them. Of recent, the MOD has observed the use of drones flying over military installation which could be construed as threat to the military installation. The MOD is therefore, hereby urging members of the public, media or any other person to stop such practice with immediate effect.

2. In terms of Section 55 of the Defence Act, 2002 (Act 1 of 2002) provides that “No person may, unless authorised thereto by the Minister or on the Minister’s authority, take any photograph or make any sketch, plan, model or note of any military camp, barracks, dockyard, installation or other premises or any land or area of water used for military or defence purposes or which is under military control or of any part thereof or any object therein.”

3. Furthermore, a member of the Defence Force may seize: (a) any photograph taken or sketch, plan, model or note made in contravention of this law; (b) any camera or other apparatus in possession of any person in contravention of such provision.

4. Any person who contravenes this provision may on conviction be sentenced to a fine not exceeding N$20 000 or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years or to both such fine and imprisonment.

5. The mandate of the MOD is clear and Namibian Defence Force is entrusted with constitutional obligation to defend the territorial integrity of the Republic of Namibia. I therefore, urge all Namibians to desist from compromising the security of our Motherland or else law of the country will take its course.

Above: not an everyday occurrence. The Swakop River as water makes it down the riverbed over the weekend

MR PETRUS SHIVUTE PERMANENT SECRETARY

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End is here for Ryazanovka

The Russian trawler Ryazanovka is seen alongside at the Walvis Bay Syncro lift where operations are soon to start to scrap the vessel. The vessel shot to instant unpopularity late last year when it could be confirmed it was in fact in Namibia to capture live dolphins, killer whales, seals and penguins for the Asian aquarium trade. A Chinese businessman was behind the scheme and lodged an application to the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources in this regard.

The Chinese businessman later threw in the towel against public criticism. Ryazanovka could not leave Namibia at the time as the vessel was unseaworthy and needed repairs and maintenance to be able to be surveyed seaworthy. In the rust-bucket condition the vessel was, it was decided more cost effective to scrap it.

Tue 14 February 2017 High Tide: 05:36 Low Tide: 11:33 High Tide: 17:49 Low Tide: 23:39

Thu 16 February 2017 Low Tide: 00:10 High Tide: 06:43 Low Tide: 12:41 High Tide: 18:58

Wed 15 February 2017 High Tide: 06:09 Low Tide: 12:06 High Tide: 18:23 Low Tide: --

Fri 17 February 2017 Low Tide: 00:44 High Tide: 07:20 Low Tide: 13:21 High Tide: 19:40

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Scammer targets pet loving Namibians The Swakopmund animal welfare organisation SPCA has called on the public to only donate funds to registered welfare organisations. The statement came in the wake of a possible scam uncovered this week: A person used social media to gather funds for “injured dogs”, but the animals never existed in Namibia.

Tatjana Rapp Exactly what I said few days ago !!! And the people MuST register at the Min of Health !!! All correspondence must show a welfare org number even all SPCAs too !! so that one knows you have an accredible org you work with ..always make sure !!

Laura Ahrens-Voigts I nearly donated towards it if not for paying of the vet Donna Roslyn Collins. These type of things will result in people not wanting to donate.

Donna Roslyn Collins Disgusting...I have also seen that page...

Over two tons of blacktail confiscated from small fisher The Ministry of Fisheries and Marines Resources (MFMR) confiscated close to two tons of blacktail, also known as dassie, which were caught using a beach treknet on Wednesday morning in the vicinity of Dolphin Beach near the bird island. No fine was issued though and nobody was arrested, contrary to social media reports.

Sterjos Stergiadis No wonder I haven't caught a dassie in over 2 years. There's a big market apparently for them so no wonder.

Alan Meyer Utter bullshit fisheries how can he get away . The net used should be illegal and how come surf fishermen are restricted to bag li-mits our laws need to be revised these dragnets are destroying the habbitat as they are dragged

along the ground everything should be conficated and the net destroyed .PERIOD. Jacques Marais When our windhoekers get to the coast the inspectors are like a pack of wolves onto you to inspect your everything. This is how policing is done Bradwin Lam Langenhoven Aif he hets a fine and has to pay it then accordind to lthe law he has to get his fish back....

Frieda Sukona Uanongovandu Ndjoze My brother read da article well thn comment.

Jacques Marais BS. Just like politicians.

Blame everyone els but the perpetrator.

Tony Scholtz wonder wat word met dai vis gemaak? obviously gedeel tussen die sleg wat dt geconfiscate ht...nogal donate to a welfare..

Hendrik Burger Strange how they get away with just a

warning. Let 1 catch 1 undersize and you get a fine. Time to take it a step thurther with the government as there is a loophole in the system Chris Engels Where are the seafisheries official's do they not do night patrols on the beaches. ?

Sean G Oberg 5 uur is chaila time.

Government workers mos Pieter Marais Very sad every thing for money

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High risk means that you could lose the capital you have invested but there is an opportunity of superior returns. For example, investing in shares can be risky if the company gets into trouble. The value of its shares could fall below the amount that you paid for them. On the upside the company could do really well and you could get returns well in excess of inflation.

Taking all your hard-earned cash and investing it randomly is no different to a day at the races. Both gambling and investing carry an element of risk but when we invest we have tools that help us hedge our bets.

Now that we have explained a bit about saving and investing, here are some tips on how to get started on your savings if you have not already done so. · Get the budgeting basics right. Before you can start saving, you need to know what your total income and total expenses are as couple. A basic budget will give you a bird's eye view of your financial situation. Once you know what your monthly obligations are, you will know how much you can afford to put aside. · What are you saving towards? Newlywed couples can be forgiven for thinking they can suddenly take over the world together. They will want to go on exotic holidays, buy expensive furniture, and spend on the latest make of car, often making unnecessary debt in the process. But then they'll realise that accumulating assets takes time. So they will need to prioritise.

It's good and well to want to go on holiday every year, but you need to decide which is more important - an annual holiday or a fully furnished house? Luckily, couples nowadays tend to live together before getting married so you might be lucky enough to already have a fully furnished home if you are one of those couples. · Think about the future. When saving, you need to know whether the money will be used for that holiday or whether you are thinking longer term. For example, if you plan to have children, you will need to save towards their upkeep and their education.

These are just a few tips to get you started. The best thing you can do is to speak to a financial planner. They will give you all the advice you need to ensure you have a healthy, financially secure relationship together.

But don't forget one of the most basic things – co-operation. As a couple, you will need to work together to secure your future. Saving is difficult when you have to do it alone, and often even more difficult as a couple. But hey, you decided you can live together for the rest of your lives, so surely you already have the foundation to become a formidable team as you invest in your future. So here's to a life of prosperity.

Contact person and issued by: Surihe Gaomas-Guchu; Manager: PR & Corporate Communication Standard Bank: Marketing Department Tel: +264 (61) 294 2529 Cell: 081 2187473 E-mail: surihe.gaomas-guchu@standardbank.com.na

The power of saving as a couple Media Release

Do you and your partner have big plans coming up, whether it's a holiday, a wedding, new house or even planning for a baby? Finding ways to save up money for these big milestones together can be a daunting task, if not planned properly.

However with Valentine's coming up tomorrow you can do something about it as partners. Instead of buying your loved one that special Valentine's gift or going out on a romantic date, why not consider the option of saving funds together as a couple for a brighter future together. After all there is power in saving as a couple. Spending is easy to do together, but saving as a couple can prove to be a challenge, but a worthwhile experience if planned well. Saving should be a couple's top priority, and with your savings will

come the ability to invest for your future as a family.

For many people, saving and investing is one and the same thing and the terminology is often used inter-changeably. The experts, however, will tell you that saving and investing can be considered to be two entirely different disciplines but have equal importance in terms of crafting a financial plan and securing your future financial freedom.

Saving is seen as a secure way of accumulating money by making regular contributions into a savings product. Investing on the other hand, is more about protecting and growing a pot of accumulated money. However, it can carry an element of risk depending on where you choose to invest this pot of money.

For entry level savings, banking accounts are normally the product of choice given their accessibility, convenience and ease of use and-

Standard Bank's PR & Communications Manager Surihe Gaomas-Guchu

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Here are a few love messages from our readers to their loved ones: To Rodney Brussel My first and only love, thanks for being my rock, for always having my back through thick and thin, through good and bad times. You will and always be my one and only true love in this whole world. I hope you enjoy this day, and that God will always bless our relationship for eternity. Love you to bits.... Your blommetjie Nicolette my Sweetness.

Ek het jou nog altyd lief gehad en sal altyd jou liefhĂŞ.

Altyd joune. No matter what. God joined us. No man can seperate us.

To my 1 and only it has been quite a while, but I need to ask you this.

It is not that hard to open up and be loved! Happy valentines day to you mcmxcviii_MVN from someone Special * Enjoy the roses!

MTC

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Who is Cupid?

The mention of Cupid typically conjures up images of a cherubic winged infant wielding a bow and arrow, but this wasn't always the case. Long before the Romans adopted and renamed him, Cupid was known to the Greeks as Eros, the god of love.

One of the first authors to mention Eros (circa 700 B.C.) was Hesiod, who described him in “Theogony” as one of the primeval cosmogonic deities born of the world egg. But later accounts of the lineage of Eros vary, describing him as the son of Nyx and Erebus; or Aphrodite and Ares; or Iris and Zephyrus; or even Aphrodite and Zeus—who would have been both his father and grandfather.

Armed with a bow and a quiver filled with both golden arrows to arouse desire and leaden arrows to ignite aversion, Eros struck at the hearts of gods and mortals and played with their emotions.

In one story from ancient Greek

mythology, which was later retold by Roman authors, Cupid (Eros) shot a golden arrow at Apollo, who fell madly in love with the nymph Daphne, but then launched a leaden arrow at Daphne so she would be repulsed by him. In another allegory, Cupid's mother, Venus (Aphrodite), became so jealous of the beautiful mortal Psyche that she told her son to induce Psyche to fall in love with a monster.

Instead, Cupid became so enamored with Psyche that he married her—with the condition that she could never see his face. Eventually, Psyche's curiosity got the better of her and she stole a glance, causing Cupid

to flee in anger. After roaming the known world in search of her lover, Psyche was eventually reunited with Cupid and granted the gift of immortality.

In the poetry of the Archaic period, Eros was represented as a handsome immortal who was irresistible to both man and gods. But by the Hellenistic period, he was increasingly portrayed as a playful, mischievous child.

It is this chubby love-inducing putto that has persisted over time and has become our ubiquitous Valentine's Day mascot.

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VACANCY KUISEB FOOD PROCESSORS (PTY) LTD MANAGER LOCATION – WALVIS BAY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION We are looking for a professional Production Manager to plan, direct and coordinate all organization's operations. You will be responsible for improving performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability through the implementation of effective methods and strategies RESPONSIBILITIES · Manage and supervise all production units of the company · Formulate strategies (production and sales) to maximize resource output · Estimates cost and prepare Budgets · Forward planning and execution plans · Set targets to be achieved (daily fish shop targets and monthly sales targets) · Formulate and present a profitable budget · Implement GMPs, SOPs, HACCP and all relevant food safety and quality standards in line with NSI and other market demanded food safety requirements. · Ensure that all fish shops meet targets as set REQUIREMENTS · Relevant Degree in Food and Science · A M. Science (Food Science) will be an added advantage · At least 2 years of managerial experience · A food safety background is golden for consideration · Food or Fish processing background · Should be conversant with MS applications especially excel · Ability to work under pressure APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO: The Human Resources and Administration Manager Kuiseb Fishing Enterprises (Pty) Ltd P.O. Box 2391, Walvis Bay, Namibia Or Hand Delivered at: C/o 3rd street East & 14th Road - Walvis Bay, Namibia Enquiries: Ms. Viona Naris, Tel: (064) 209 311 Closing date: 28th February 2017 ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED AND NO DOCUMENTS WILL BE RETURNED.

Walvis Bay Bulk Terminal (Pty) Ltd, an Equal Opportunity Employer and a division of Grindrod Terminals in Walvis Bay, is a company operating within the ports of Namibia, and hereby invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the following position:

HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER (REPORTING TO THE GENERAL MANAGER) Main Purpose of Position: · Sound knowledge of legal as well as company HSE requirement, and to coordinate and ensure compliance thereof; · To co-ordinate and ensure all relevant training and inductions are done as well as communicate SHE rules and regulations to employees; · Liaise with relevant authorities, service providers, contractors, labour- and casual employees in order to ensure compliance.

Scope of the Position (including, but not limited to): · Ordering, controlling, issuing and monitoring of PPE stock and ensuring optimal stock levels of required consumables; · Data capturing and maintenance of document control system in compliance with ISO standards; · Execute all company management objectives; · Be presentable at all times and ensure that all equipment being utilized is maintained, presentable and acceptable; · Keep all departments and managers fully advised of all relevant SHEQ matters; · Identify deviations and implement corrective action; · Enhance continuous efficiency improvements; · Undertake all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

Minimum requirements: · Grade 12, Code 8 driver's License; · Fluency in oral and written English and preferably a national language; · Health and Safety diploma, or relevant degree; · Minimum 3 years working experience and knowledge in a Health and Safety portfolio; · Terminals experience would be an added advantage; · Applied knowledge of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 9001; · Must be capable of dealing with conflict, have a mature approach to problem solving, and have very good decision making and planning skills; · Must have good interpersonal skills and display a strong degree of innovativeness and leadership.

Closing date: Wednesday 22nd February 2017 Kindly e-mail a comprehensive application to JohnnyF@grindrod.com.na

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LANGER HEINRICH URANIUM (PTY) LTD A Member of the Paladin Energy Ltd Group of Companies Invitation to tender for stock items via www.webportunities.net 1.

INTRODUCTION Langer Heinrich Uranium is in the process of renewing contracts or price agreements for stock items. Registered and reputable suppliers are invited to submit prices for all stock item categories as displayed on the website. Please note that even in the case of proprietary items, suppliers are requested to submit prices via the website.

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INSTRUCTION TO TENDERERS Tenderers will need to register on the website to download/upload tenders. Tenders submitted via any other means will be ignored.

Note that supplier registration with Langer Heinrich on the website is at no cost.

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ENQUIRIES For clarification on any commercial matters contact: William Eimann Tel: +264 64 410 6239 e-mail: William.Eimann@lhupl.com For assistance on the website www.webportunities.net send an email via the “Contact Us” link on the website or contact: Elmo Erasmus Tel: +264 64 402 403 4.

CLOSING DATE The tender is open until 16:00 pm, Friday 31st March 2017.

Proposed contract duration: 12 months.

CONSENT APPLICATION (PLACE OF AMUSEMENT) GAMBLING HOUSE/LOUNGE CONSENT: (Place of Amusement) Gambling House/Lounge SITE: Erf 2984 STREET: 112, Agaat Street, Kuisebmond.

In terms of the Walvis Bay Town Planning Scheme, notice is hereby given that Stewart Planning intends to apply to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to establish a Gambling House/Lounge on the site.

Plans and/or particulars of this application may be obtained/inspected at Town Planning, First Floor, Room 101 & 119, Civic Centre, Nangolo Mbumba Drive, Walvis Bay. 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 Stewart Planning, in writing, not later than TUESDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2017.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPPING ASSESSMENT FOR SAND MINING, SAND SIFTING AND A BRICK MANUFACTURING ACTIVITIES ON PORTION 3 OF FARM 38 WALVIS BAY. In terms of the Environmental Management Act (Act no. 7 of 2007) as well as the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (Government Notice No.30 of 2012), notice is hereby given to all potentially interested and affected parties that an application will be made to the Environmental Commissioner for the following project: Project: For Sand Mining, Sand Sifting and a Brick Manufacturing Plant.

Proponent: Mon-Ric Cement Works cc.

Environmental Assessment Practitioner: EcoLab Environmental All interested and affected parties are hereby invited to register with Ecolab Environmental. Background information can be requested and any comments, issues or concerns related to the project can be submitted to Ecolab Environmental. All comments/concerns must reach Ecolab Environmental by 6 March 2017. For further information regarding the project and/or to register as an interested/affected party, please contact: Shapua Kalomo Ecolab Environmental Tell: 0811 482667 / 081 4756 070 Email: elabnam@gmail.com

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Warehouses - 38m² Storage space – N$1900 - 100m² Warehouse – N$9300.00 incl vat - 130m² Warehouse – N$12 050.00 incl vat - 171m² Warehouse with office – N$10 000 excl vat - 200m² Warehouse with office N$17 000.00 excl vat - 220m² Warehouse with office – N$11 000 excl vat - 236.50m² Warehouse + Office – N$13 493.00 incl vat - 200m² Warehouse + 560m² office space– N$65 000 excl vat - 725m² Warehouse + Offices – N$39 875 excl vat - 1000m² Warehouse / offices – N$33 000.00 excl water & electr - 32 000m² Industrial erf with boundary walls around – N$224 000.00 excl vat

New Development – Warehouses –Completion April 2017 - Unit 1 – 567m² Warehouse, 33m² reception/offices, kitchenette, toilettes, 900m² interlock paved yard space N$47 850.00 excl vat - Unit 2 – 913m² Warehouse, 87m² reception, offices, kitchenette, toilettes, 500m² interlock paved yard N$63 250 excl vat FEEL FREE TO CONTACT: Yolande – 081 251 9377 Lydia – 081 241 8980 Office – 064 272580

Free Standing House for Sale Huge Family Home in Fairways.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, tandem garage, walk-in closet, built in braai.

N$ 1.57m below valuation - call owner 0812230909

HOUSES FOR SALE HENTIES BAY *Brand new single title deed within secure complex. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, tandem garage, completed and ready for occupation.

N$ 1.0 mil. *Three bedrooms, double garage, two bathrooms, under construction .

N$ 1.2 million.

Contact Developer: 085 124 9826.

For sale: swakopmund ocean view ext 23 Huge free standing family home, 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms-main en-suite, office or entertainment area, outside guest toilet ,open plan kitchen and lounge, bic, inside braai, washing area, lovely garden, double garage .

Yard has a lot of potential for future development.

Now selling for only: N$ 2 300 000 Contact: 081 2042 851 For Sale: Swakopmund Tamariskia 4 Bedrooms House 2 Bathrooms Double Garage with 1 bachelor Flat and two bedroom Flat in backyard for N$1.7mil please call 081 142 9397 081 667 6423 HOUSE FOR SALE IN NARRAVILLE (private sale no agents) Secure area, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, diningroom, kitchen (b.i.c) living room Double garage with remote controlled door (laundry corner) semi paved space for further extension plus approved building plans for outside flat boundary walls Remote controlled access gates alarm systems N$ 1.4 million Contact: 081 148 1332 081 283 9576

BUSINESS FOR SALE : Small General Dealer For Sale in the Heart of Mondesa Swakopmund for Enquiries: call 081 286 8218

SWAKOPMUND CBD N$ 9,500-00 NEAT 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, 1 BATHROOMS WITH TANDEM GARAGE. LARGE BALCONY AND PRE-PAID ELECTRICITY SWAKOPMUND CBD N$10 000.00 FURNISHED 2 BED,2 BATH, SINGLE GARAGE WANTED: ALL TYPES OF PROPERTIES TO LET Luise +264 81 653 0765 +264 64 464 033 www.ramos.na

TO LET LONGBEACH 2 BED, 2 BATH, TANDEM GARAGE N$6 500.00 ROSSMUND 3 BED, 2 BATH DOUBLE GARAGE N$16 000.00 ARANDIS 2 BED, 1 BATH N$3630.00 COMMERCIAL SPACE SWK CBD FROM: N$190.00 PER M2 TAMARISKIA LARGE LOFT APARTMENT WITH DOUBLE GARAGE N$8700.00 Luise +264 81 653 0765 +264 64 464 033

AJL REAL ESTATES For sale: Swakopmund, Ocean View, Ext 23 Huge free standing family home, 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms main ensuite, office or entertainment area, outside guest toilet, open-plan kitchen and lounge, BIC, inside braai, washing area, lovely garden, double garage. Yard has a lot of potential for future development.

Now selling for only: N$2 300 000.00 Contact: 081 204 2851

Walvis Bay TO LET - Central – 2bedrs, 1bathroom, open plan kitchen / lounge, single garage. N$8200 w&e incl.

- Central 2 bedr house, 1 bathr, open plan kitchen / lounge, single garage. N$7700 - Hermis – 2 bedr flat, 1 bathr, open plan kitchen / lounge, underroof parking. N$5885 - Central – 1 bedr flat, 1 bath, open plan kitchen / lounge, single garage. N$5500 - Meersig 2 bedr flat, 1 bathr, open plan kitchen / lounge, single garage. N$5500

HOMES AND FAMILY HOMES ·3 Bedr home with open plan lounge to fitted kitchen, indoor braai, 2 bathr, 2 garage Small garden NOT pet friendly For N$9850 p m w&E NOT included Hermes On offer Beautiful 3 Bed homes with double facilities from N$10500 per month

Longbeach - Fully furnished bachelor flat with indoor braai. N$6500 Narraville - 1bedr flat, 1 bathroom, open plan kitchen / lounge. N$3200 Kuisebmund - 2 bedrs, 1 bathroom, open plan kitchen / lounge. N$4458 FEEL FREE TO CONTACT: Yolande – 081 251 9377 / Office – 064 272580

COMMERCIAL Offices from N$8500 plus VAT INDUSTRIAL Lots of Industrial Properties TO VIEW CALL OUR OFFICE AT 064 – 207354 OR SEANINE AT 0812775080 OR CARINA 0811497332 PROPERTY IS WEALTH

Walvis Bay TO LET - Lagoon – 6 bedr house, 6 bathrs, open plan kitchen / lounge, entertainment area, double garage. N$45 000.00 - Lagoon Semi furnished 3 bedr house, 2 bathrs, open plan kitchen / lounge, entertainment area, beautiful garden, 1 bedr. flat, tandem garage.

N$16 000.00 - Central – 4 bedrs, 2 bathr, open plan kitchen / lounge, entertainment area, garage for 4 cars. N$16 000 - Meersig – 4 bedr house, 2 bathrs, open plan kitchen / lounge, indoor braai, 3 x garages. N$17 000.00 - Meersig – 3 bedr house, 2 bathr, study, open plan kitchen / lounge, double garage, big yard.

N$11 000 - Hermis 3 bedr house, 2 bathr, open plan kitchen / lounge, double garage. N$9800.00 - Hermis – 3 bedr house, 2 bathr, open plan kitchen / lounge, double garage. N$9000 - Lagoon – Fully furnished 2 bedr apartment, 2 bathrooms, open plan kitchen / lounge, single garage. N$8800.00 - Central – Fully furnished 3 bedr flat, 2 bathrooms, open plan kitchen / lounge. N$8500 FEEL FREE TO CONTACT: Lydia – 081 241 8980 Office – 064 272580

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Houses TO LET Hermis – 3 Bed House avail imm (w/e incl) – N$10 000.00 Meersig – 3 Bed house with 1 bed flat avail imm.

– N$10 900.00 Meersig – 3 Bed House, 2 bath, double garage, huge erf, avail end March– N$8 900.00 Meersig – 4 Bed, Sitting, Loft, Dining, TV room, 2 bath, 4 garages, huge garden - Near Lagoon – N$16 940.00 Meersig – 3 Bed, double garage, garden, 2 bed, pet friendly, available imm. – N$9 982.00 Central – 3 Bed, small office, indoor bbq, kitchen garage – N$7 623.00 Hermis – 3 Bed, 2 bath, 3 garages, huge living area + 1 bedr flat N$13 200.00 Meersig – 2 Bed, double garage, 2 bath , avail end March– N$7 260.00 Meersig – 3 Bed, 2 bath, garage avail end March – N$9 075.00 Contact: Lana: 081 350 1827 Magdel: 081 358 8745 Office: 280 600

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AJL REAL ESTATES For sale: Swakopmund, Ocean View Lovely townhouse, 3 bedroom, double storey, 2 bathrooms - main ensuite, guest toilet, open-plan kitchen and lounge, BIC, inside braai, balcony - securing sea view. Walking distance from Spar Ocean View, located very close to Ocean View Shell Service Station.

Now selling for only: N$1 470 000.00 Contact: 081 204 2851

Ajl real estates For sale: swakopmund ocean view Lovely town house, 3 bedroom, double storey, 2 bathrooms- main ensuite , guest toilet, open plan kitchen and lounge, bic ,inside braai, balconysecuring sea view.

Walking distance from spar ocean view, located very close to the ocean view shell service station.

Now selling for only: N$1 470 000

TO LET SWAKOPMUND MILE 4 N$10,000-00 SEMI FURNISHED 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT, 2 BATHROOMS, DOUBLE GARAGE.

TOWNHOUSES ·Lovely 2 Bedr townhouse open plan lounge to dining to fitted kitchen, indoor braai, 2 bathr, garage with parking for 2 Cars. Two spacious courtyards. Available from 1 April 2017. N$8650 pm.

Prepaid electricity

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New Development – Offices Ranging from 110m² – 385m² Prices from – N$16 500 – N$43 400

EMMA NANGOLO KAMATOTO PROPERTIES Narraville To let Bachelor flat furnished or unfurnished W/E incl.

Langstrand Fully furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, double garage Langstrand Wooden deck Double garage lounge entertainment area 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Walvis Bay,Town 3 bedroom, 3 garages, property has business rights.

Kuisebmond, For sale 3 bedroom house, 2 bathroom with a flat Kuisebmond for sale 2 bedr flat, single garage Okahandja Properties available to rent and to buy Contact Emma: 081 122 8067

KUISEBMOND TO LET Brand new shops to rent in Darra Court Yolanda 0811583463

1 Bedr flat with lounge, open to kitchen and bathroom. No Garage. N$3895 per month water and lights included ·2 Bedr flats from N$5550 per month water and lights not included in town

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TO RENT: Walvis Bay 7st Street Office space available, Jovino Building 3x Offices - 15qm each.

1x Office - 30qm.

Contact: 085 560 0054 / 081 124 2645

Swakopmund, Tulinawa, Behind Cemetery Newly renovated container house to rent.

Rent: N$3300.00 p/m + deposit. Water included.

Available from 1 March 2017 Contact: 081 293 0251

TO RENT: Hermes 2 Bedroom flat to rent, 500m from Welwitchia Hospital and doctors. For 2 persons, no pets and children allowed. Under roof parking. W+E included, sharing DSTV. Rent: N$5200.00 Very safe and secure.

Available from 1 March Contact: 081 814 1473 / 064 207 819 / 081 142 6948 PROPERTY IS WEALTH

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Walvis Bay TO LET

Contact

064-280600

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KUISEBMUND – INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Spacious 3 bed, 1 bath house with 3 extra rooms with communal shower, Each renting at N$ 1600.00 p/m.

Rental income on the rooms can pay 50% of your bond!

Claudia 081 169 6227

Want to Buy, Sell or Rent Property

TO LET AT THUNDER ESTATES 064 – 207354

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Units FOR SALE – Narraville Ideal for the Beginner or Investor 1 bed Flat N$ 280 000.00 1 Bed Flat N$ 380 000.00 2 Bed Flat N$ 450 000.00 Contact: Hettie 081 270 4333 Jackie 081 246 3590 Karien 081 250 4690 Ruth 081 240 7350

KUISEBMUND Newly built 2 bed, 1 bath house On own plot. Modern finishes.

Spacious erf with potential for Expansion.

N$ 1 026 000.00 Claudia 081 169 6227

TO LET: Spacious and secure 2 bedroom flat on 1st floor Situated in Walvis Bay CBD Built in Cupboards in bedrooms plus linen cupboard Kitchen with pantry Large garage Pre paid electricity N$ 5 000.00 p/m Water incl.

Security deposit required Contact: 081 243 7598 064 204 871

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Fairways: 2 Bed Flat, one bath, single garage, small court yard avail end March– N$5 775.00 Central – 3 Bed flat with garage – N$6 930.00 Meersig – 2 Bed flat, own small yard, single garage, pet friendly – N$7 066.00 Meersig – 2 Bed flat, own small yard, single garage, pet friendly – N$6 350.00 Narraville – 1 Bedroom available – N$3 300 .00 Narraville – 1 Bedroom available – N$3 850.00 Central – One bed flat, no garage, not pet friendly – N$3 520.00 Fairways – 1 bedroom flat, no garage, not pet friendly – N$4 494.00 Meersig – 2 bedr Townhouse double garage – N$8 852.00 Central – 2 Bed Flat, under roof parking – N$5 445.00 Meersig – 2 Bed, 1 garage, 2 bath – N$6 600.00 Lagoon –Furnished bachelor one garage (w/incl) Avail end March– N$5 445.00 Central – 3 Bed, double garage, indoor braai, 2 bath, guest toilet in complex – N$8 500.00

Contact: Lana: 081 350 1827 Magdel: 081 358 8745 Office: 280 600

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WAREHOUSES AND OFFICES TO LET :111m² + 114m² units Immediately available 230m² + 240m² units – available January 2017 For more info, please contact Charmaine 081 625 9607 SWAKOPMUND HAGUE HEIGHT 5 Bedrooms, two sitting rooms, kitchen and scullery, indoor and outdoor braai, fully burglar proof, alarm system, one bedroom flat, 4 automated garages, establish garden. All brand new carpets, brand new blinds, brand new granite kitchen.

N$ 3.0 mil.

Contact: 085 124 9826

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PROPERTY TIMES ATTENTION - BARGAIN HUNTERS AT THUNDER ESTATES WALVIS BAY ON OFFER: NARRAVILLE: ·1 bedr flats for the beginner with open plan lounge to kitchen, bathr, plus courtyard for Children to play and to braai or for a small pet.

N$379 000 ·2 Bedrd flats with lounge, kitchen, bathroom plus courtyard. Only limited amount avail. for N$449 000 ·2 Bedr lovely flats with open plan lounge to kitchen, bathr, courtyard. All this N$495 000 KUISEBMOND Lovely 3 Bedr home,lounge to kitchen, 1 Bathr, garage.

N$849000 ·3 Bedr home with lounge to kitchen to dining area, 2 bathr, 2 garages. PLUS 2 Bedr flat, lounge, kitchen, bathr. N$1.030 Million LAGOON, WALVIS BAY ·Lovely 3 Bedroom Rustic home with open plan lounge to dining to fitted kitchen, 2 bathrs PLUS 3 Garages.

N$1.926 Mil. Prime, prime Area. Excellent buy.

WITH THUNDER YOU ALWAYS WIN WITH GREAT PRICES – CALL US AT 064- 207354 OR SEANINE AT 0812775080 NICOLA AT 0811292427 CARINA AT 0811497332

OCEAN VIEW LARGE 3 BED 2 BATH 3 GARAGES LARGE ERF N$15 000.00 AVAIL: 1/3/2017 VINETA 3 BED 2 BATH SINGLE GARAGE VERY LARGE YARD N$11 500.00 WANTED: ALL TYPES OF PROPERTIES TO LET Luise +264 81 653 0765 +264 64 464 033

TO RENT: Walvis Bay Industrial Area Syncrolift 2nd Street East Office space available.

Contact: 081 124 3904 Retail space to let Swakopmund town centre - ex Weylandts Home Store, large courtyard, spacious building with rustic flair, ideal for retail or fine displaying 520 sqm (groundfloor 310 sqm, Mezzanine 210 sqm) ogswakop@iway.na 081 202 7810 To rent in Vineta flat consists the following: 1x bedroom on suite bathroom 1x lounge 1x kitchenette N$ 3500.00 + Deposit available immediately, terms and conditions applies contact Ronny 081 279 0088

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E-MAIL: smalls@namibtimes.net OR smallswk@namibtimes.net CLOSING TIME: 10:00 day prior to publication

WANTED

CARS

CASH PAID INSTANTLY FOR YOUR BROKEN & IRREPARABLE GOLD JEWELERY, ALSO BITS AND PIECES. CALL AT DESERT JEWELERY & CURIOS. SAM NUJOMA AVE, WALVIS BAY, OPPOSITE KFC. PLEASE BRING YOUR ID.

FOR SALE: Food trailer 3m x 1.8m strongly built roadworthy good as new with shelves 2 plate gas stove and gas baine marie.

Cash only.

Contact: 081 239 7080 081 745 4427

We buy Gold and Silver jewelery and coins for CASH. We also buy antique paintings, Contact me to come see you. We operate in Swakopmund, Walvisbay, Henties Bay and Omaruru. Contact Details 081 344 3794 081 613 2647 Contact me for that Antique Paintings.

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VACANCIES Namibia Vehicle Tracking Vacancy: Vehicle & Camera Technician Netstar training & certification advantageous Tracking systems & Cameras installations

To Rent in Kramersdorff Swakopmund One Bedroom Flat with open plan kitchen / lounge with own garage and own entrance Available from 01 March 2017 contact 081 202 1205

Swakopmund CV to: netstar@mweb.com.na VACANCY: Urgently looking for a taxi driver with a valid drivers licence in Walvis Bay. Be reliable & trustworthy.

Be ready to start immediately.

Contact: 081 206 3250

Bachelor Flat to Rent in Mile 4, Monthly payment N$4700.00 Deposit N$2350.00 Water and Pre-paid Included. Room and Kitchen [BIC] garage available, alarm system, no pets allowed. Available 1st March 2017 Available for viewing. Contact 081 146 5332 081 122 6362 Flat in Tamariskia to rent 1 x 2 bedroom Flat with garge in Tamariskia ext 3 form 1 March 2017 for N$5500.00 Water included Pre-paid electricity please call 081 147 5503

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TE HUUR GESOEK: Swakopmund Opsoek na 2 slaapkamer huis of woonstel in kompleks vanaf 1 Jan. 2017 Prysklas: N$ 5 000.00 N$ 5 500.00 Kontak: 081 243 0646 081 470 9806 House to rent Newly renovated 3 bedroom house in Narraville with BIC, 2 bathrooms, cozy living and dining room. Kitchen with BIC and oven.

Double garage. A garden to maintain. Prepaid electricity and water excluded. N$7 500 p/m + deposit.

Contact 081 227 3827

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LUCKY DOLLAR GAMBLING Vacancies Hereby we are inviting suitable candidates to apply for the following: SecurityPersonnel Location: Walvis Bay Commencement date: ASAP Closing date: 20.02.17 Application must be forwarded to The Manager, 15 Mica Street Kuisebmond or fax: 064 220707

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The Richard Allen A.C.M.E.C. Family would like to thank KARIBIB MINING for their helping hand for sponsoring the Richard Allen Day Care Centre to fullfil our mission in our community. The generous support and donation on Monday 6 February 2017. Make it possible for the dream come true. Thank You for your sponsor Karibib Mining!!

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Contact Riaan: 081 222 1299 or riaannel@iway.na TRADITIONAL DOCTOR - DR GOGO DIMBA From Malawi, is in Walvis Bay with 30 years experience, in varities problems and diseases such as: Bring back lost lover in 4 days only.

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Ook beskikbaar vir daaglikse aflewerings.

Kontak Johan: 081 630 0310

JOBS WANTED A 26 years old lady is looking for a Domestic Work for 3-5 Days a week in Swakopmund only and is ready to start immediately, please call 081 343 0520 Ek is opsoek na Huiswerk in Swakopmund van Maandag tot Vrydag, dit kan ook inslaap werk wees Ek is betroubaar en hardwerkend en kan enige tyd begin werk. Skakel my asseblief 081 871 7339 Ek is n dame met ondervinding van Huiswerk en is dringend opsoek na Huiswerk, dit kan vir 5dae of 2 dae of 3 dae en ook Saterdae wees, ek kan ook babas oppas was en strykwerk doen, huisskoonmaak werk Ek kan ook in kantore werk Ek drink en rook nie, is baie netjies, hardwerkend en baie betroubaar en kan dadelik begin werk Ek het ook vorige verwysings. Ek kan in Swakop Walvis Langstrand en Dolphin park werk, Kontak my asseblief 081 230 9208 Ek is n dame van 30 jaar en is opsoek na Huiswerk vir Maandag tot Vrydag in Swakopmund en kan dadelik begin werk Sakel my asseblief 081 357 0410 I am a lady of 28 years and is looking for a Job an is interested in doing any job especially Domestic work cleaning in offices and house keeping I am a good hardworking and understandable lady So for any one who is willing to help me with any of above mentioned position please call me 081 330 9563 JOB WANTED: A 30 year old woman is looking for work in Town of Walvis Bay. Cleaning of house, lodges and restaurants. Have 5 years experience.

Contact: 081 732 5253 JOB WANTED: Looking for admin assistant, bookkeeping & clerk work. I am 33 years old with 5 years experience.

Contact: 081 227 0376 081 879 6862

JOBS WANTED My naam is Andreas, ek is opsoek na driving werk.

Ek het code CE, kan onmiddelik begin.

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Contact: 081 809 0299 JOB WANTED: I am a male with CE code license, looking for work.

I have 10 years experience with grade 12.

Contact: 081 444 7448 / 081 336 2005 I am a 24 year old lady, looking for domestic work. I have 4 years experience working in restaurants. I am ready to start immediately.

Contact: 081 665 9012 I am a lady of 28 years of age and I am looking for a job I am interested in doing any job especially domestic work, cleaning in offices and house keeping I am hard working and understandable person. Anyone who’s willing to help me with any of above mentioned positions please contact me at 081 330 9563 Ek is a dame van 30 jaar oud en is dringend opsoek na huiswerk van maandag tot vrydag in Swakopmund en kan onmiddelik begin werk. Skakel my asseblief by 081 357 0410 Ek is n dame van 30 jaar en is opsoek na Huiswerk vir Maandag tot Vrydag in Swakopmund en kan onmiddelik begin werk Sakel my asseblief by 081 357 0410 WERK GESOEK: Opsoek na enige werk. Ek het ondervinding in IT werk en het ook `n drywers lisensie, kode BE lisensie. Ek is `n 38 jarige man. 081 662 5481 I am a 26 year old lady, looking for domestic work or office cleaning work.

Contact: 081 871 9983 Esparanca is a 32 year old lady with over the 5 years experience looking for a domestic work any where in and around Swakopmund asap I have grade 12 and can work for Monday to Friday or until Saturday please contact 081 303 2181 Betroubare vrou soek na stryk, skoonmaak en kinders oppas werk. ek is 43 jaar oud en kan in swakopmund enige tyd begin werk. skakel my asb 081 720 8488

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NAMIB TIMES

In tiefster Trauer nehmen wir Abschied von unserem lieben Bruder, Schwager und Onkel dem der Herr nach langem Leiden zu sich gerufen hat.

In Gedanken wirst du immer bei uns bleiben.

Wicky Zahradnicky Richard und Rosi mit Torben Erich und Antionette mit Gitti, Ian, Robert, Marion und André Mausi und Andreas mit Simone, Mike, Nicole und Marius Uli und Ingrid mit Marko und Jasmin und Angehörige.

Anna Waterboer * 12-11-1940 + 07-02-2017

Traurig nehmen wir Abschied von

Ludwig Richard Peter Zahradnicky (Wicky)

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Als die Kraft zu Ende ging war es nicht Sterben, sondern Erlösung.

*12.07.1949 +11.02.2017

Deine Rosie Klaus und Gesa Anka, Robbie und Xenia Babsi und Jhon Die Trauerfeier findet am Freitag, 17. Februar 2017 um 15h00 in der Deutschen Evangelisch-Lutherischen Kirche (DELK) in Walvis Bay statt.

The Memorial Service will take place on Friday, 17 February 2017 at 15h00 in the German Lutheran Church (DELK) in Walvis Bay.

Nachfragen / Enquiries : 081 122 4146

Psalm 23 Al gaan ek deur ‘n dal van doodskaduwee ek sal geen onheil vrees nie, want U is met my...

ROUDIENS Vrydag, 17 Februarie 19:00 by huis Erf 839,August Nangolo Straat, Jabulani

Justin Marshallo De Wee (Kannas)

BEGRAFNISDIENS:

* 24-08-1979 + 07-02-2017

Saterdag, 18 Februarie 08:00 by huis 09:00 vanuit Evangeliese Sending Kerk, Swakopmund

Enige Navrae: Kontak: Marianna - 081 794 8672 Elaine - 081 5810 121

WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME CONSENT: Place of Instruction (Day - Care Centre) ON ERF: 5349 TOWNSHIP: Kuisebmond STREET: Luanda Street In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I/we, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect/establish a Day - Care Centre on the site.

Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Rooms 101 & 119, 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 undersigned, in writing, not later than 24 February 2017.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT(S): Sibuku Harriety Manga, P.O. Box 2708 Walvis Bay

WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME CONSENT: Home Based Business (Cash Loan) ON ERF: 6036 TOWNSHIP: Walvis Bay STREET: Yellow Tail Street In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I/we, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect/establish a Amwele Cash Loan cc on the site.

Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Rooms 101 & 119, 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 undersigned, in writing, not later than 28-02-2017.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT(S): Johanna V. Sisco Ntinda, P.O. Box 4730 Walvis Bay

Roudienste: Woensdag 15 Februarie 19:00 by A.G.S. Kerk, Naraville, Vrydag, 17 Februarie 19:00 by huis Skipper Straat 23, Este’s Woning, Narraville Word oorleef deur sy Ouers, Broer, Suster, Familie & Vriende

Begrafnisdiens 08:00 by die Huis 09: 00 vanuit A.G.S Kerk, Narraville Navrae: 081 7496 733 (Zano) / 081 301 7627 (Estee)

KUISEB TRADERS (PTY) LTD MANAGER LOCATION – Walvis Bay PURPOSE OF THE POSITION We are looking for a high-performing Sales Manager to help us meet our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping our company competitive and innovative. You will be responsible for maximizing our sales team potential, crafting sales plans and justifying those plans to the upper management.

RESPONSIBILITIES · Develop a sales strategy to achieve organizational sales goals and revenues · Set individual sales targets with sales team · Co-ordinate sales action plans for individual sales · Oversee the activities and performance of the sales team · Monitor the achievement of sales objectives by the sales team · Provide feedback, support and coaching to the sales team · Forecast annual, quarterly and monthly sales revenue · Generate timely sales reports · Develop pricing schedules and rates · Formulate sales policies and procedures · Control expenses and monitor budgets · Conduct market research and competitor and customer analysis REQUIREMENTS · Business Degree or related professional qualification in sales and marketing · Experience in all aspects of planning and implementing sales strategy · Proven experience in customer relationship management · Knowledge of market research · Experience in managing and directing a sales team · Relevant product and industry knowledge · Must be prepared to work extended hours APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO: The Human Resources and Administration Manager Kuiseb Fishing Enterprises (Pty) Ltd P.O. Box 2391, Walvis Bay, Namibia Or Hand Delivered at: C/o 3rd street East & 14th Road - Walvis Bay, Namibia Enquiries: Ms. Viona Naris, Tel: (064) 209 311 Closing date: 28th February 2017 ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED AND NO DOCUMENTS WILL BE RETURNED.

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Pirates and Sandown ends match with a draw Sharoldine Bock

Orlando Pirates (from Narraville) and Kuisebmund social Club (Sandowns) had an equally contested match, ending neck to neck with 2-2 each in their first social friendly match played last Saturday.

Narraville Stadium experienced an amazing soccer match played between two various communities.

According to coach Mackozzie from Sandowns, it was an event to uplift both communities, exchanging some foot-

ball ideas and bringing community members together.

Lourence Louw opened the scoring figures for Orlando Pirates, ending half time with 1 goal, while Sandowns left with zero.

The game proceded

more immensely during the second half, when Sandowns stepped onto the field after conceding a goal to Orlando Pirates.

Armando Bradley intercepted the pass, lobbed the ball over the goalkeeper and netted the ball into the

goalpost, scoring the first goal in favour of Sandowns.

That amazing strike

by Terence Cook secured Pirates with the second goal. Just as Pirates thought they had the match under wraps, Aluise Seibeb rescued Sandowns with a second goal seconds before the final whistle, ending the match with 2-2 .

“From my side I'd say it was a great game indeed, the only hiccup was when my team lost focus during the last minutes, awarding their opponents with inconsiderate goals, but hopefully this will remain a lesson to them”, said Simao Simataa, one of the coaches from Pirates.

WALVIS BAY * Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Book Exchange at the Mission to Seafarers.

All Welcome. * Every Tuesday: Blood clinic (NAMBTS) at Welwitschia Hospital next to indoor pool. * 17 Feb: Valentine's Ball at Walvis Bay Primary School. * 7 Maart: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur by V.G.K Kerk om 09:00. * 8 March: MOTH meeting at Escarpment Shellhole 19h00. * 19 March: MOTH Wreath laying ceremony at Jakkalswater 11:00. * 29 Maart: Mnr & Mej Laerskool. * 1 April: Walvisbaai Laerskool Kermis. * 4 April: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur

by Katolieke Rooms Kerk om 09:00. * 12 April: MOTH meeting at Escarpment Shellhole 19:00. * 23 April: MOTH Wreathlaying ceremony at Trekkopje 11:00. * 2 Mei: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur

by Katolieke Rooms Kerk om 09:00. * 10 May: MOTH meeting at Escarpment Shellhole 19:00. *6 Junie: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur

by Katolieke Rooms Kerk om 09:00. * 14 June: MOTH meeting at Escarpment Shellhole 19:00.

1 Julie: Huis Palms Basaar. ***************

SWAKOPMUND

Skydiving takes a bigger step Ground Rush adventures takes on its annual national skydiving championship on Saturday, 4th of February above the beautiful Skeleton Coast.

Sport skydivers from all corners of Namibia and all over the world attempted this year's challenge. Each team had two participants, primarily one senior and one junior skydiver.

This ensured that all teams had an equal chance of victory (similar to a handicap system in golf). They had to complete the predetermined formations while plummeting to earth at over 200km/h.

The championship has met a substantial increase in participation since its introduction in 2015 (of 3 teams) which accelerated up to 10 by 2017.

“Skydiving is one of the few sports where men and women compete against one another on an equal footing, whereas on an international platform it remains a male dominated sport”, said Francois Krös, Championship Director Ground Rush adventures invest in empowering the development of female participation in skydiving with the purchase of equipment that are specifically targeted for women along with modern instruction methods. This was evident in the turnout at this year's competition where 4 to 10 teams consisted of female members.

Championships were based on the team that could complete the most formations in 30

seconds over the course of two rounds in which the Skybosses team (Jean Basson and Mias Coetzee) took the first place championship.

While Chop n Dop consisting of Dawie Oliver and Dries Van Zyl had to settle for second position. A third place position was awarded to the Skysurfers (Anne Bonfert and Jannie van der Westhuizen ).

There was also a “bonus accuracy” round where participants aim to land their parachutes on or as close as possible to a pre determined point. Anne Bonfert was crowned Junior Accuracy, while Gregoire Cavalli was awarded with the Senior Accuracy, which was deter-mined by the third jumper who films the sequences and a judge who scrutinised this footage awarding them points.

* Bridge: The Swakopmund Bridge club meets every Monday evening at 19:00 at Lions Old Age Home. Contact: Ed Barbour 064-405 604. * Swakopmund Toastmasters: Meet every first and third Monday of the month at the Europa Hof Hotel, Bismark Str 39, Swakopmund, Namibia from 19:00 - 20:30. * Every Saturday: Flea Market & fresh produce outside Wild Rocket Cafe Kriess Arcade from 08:30 - 12:00. * 26 Feb:1st Sunday Market of the year at the Green Center, 5 Libertine Amathila Ave from 9am–1pm. Contact Bea 081 69 29 072.

No Market in January. * 26 March: Sunday Market (every last Sunday of the monty) at the Green Center, 5 Libertine Amathila Ave from 9am–1pm.

Contact Bea 081 69 29 072. ***************

ART EXHIBITIONS * Every Saturday: Open Air Arts Exhibition at the Mole next to Tennis courts in Swakopmund. Oil paintings - weather permitting. * Permanent Collection: Woermann Haus Gallery in Bismarck Street. Fine collection of the Swakopmund Arts Association’s “South West Masters’’ and contemporary Namibian art works. Open Mondays to Saturdays 10:00 - 12:00 and 15:00 - 17:00. * Swakopmund Museum: Open daily, including Sundays 10:00 - 17:00. * Sam Cohen Library: Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00/15:00 - 17:00 and the second Saturday per month 09:00 - 13:00. * Die Galerie, Walvis Bay: Exhibition of Namibian and South African Artists. Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00. Saturday - 08:30 - 12:30.

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4 Desert Sahara Race comes back to Namibia After hosting a successful race in 2016, Namibia was opted as host for the 2017 4 Desert Sahara Race which will take place again in the stunning desert terrain of the Skeleton Coast National Park on Saturday, 29April to 6 March.

The 4 Desert takes competitors on a journey through the driest, hottest, coldest and windiest places on earth, testing their limits both physically and mentally. Competitors complete the events as part of a new family -- individuals and teams from distant corners of the earth from different backgrounds, religions and cultures bonded together by a common mindset and a shared experience like no other. The 4 Desert Series is a world class sporting event open to anyone who is ready for the journey of a lifetime.

120 to 150 competitors are expected to take part in the 2017 race in Namibia. Another 40- 70 support staff, volunteers, local staff and media are also an integral part of this race. This is a 250 kilometre rough country endurance footrace that spans over seven days and competitors are challenged to go beyond the limits of their physical and mental endurance. Racing self supported in the most inhospitable climates and climates and formidable landscapes, they must carry all their own equipment and food, and are only provided with drinking water and a place in a tent each night to rest.

Namibia benefits from this greatly as a country, what better marketing can we get than all these people taking home these unbelievable and magnificent experiences and spreading the word about our incredible country to families, friends, colleagues and fellow runners. As the race is being held in a National Park, it brings money to the park,

that benefits local communities and the Park itself.

All measures are taken that the environment is protected and awareness is created well upfront with competitors, staff and media about the sensitive eco system the race is being held in. Rubbish management is set in place as well as strict measures to ensure not too many tracks are left behind.

The 4 Desert Race Series is widely recognized as the most prestigious outdoor footrace series in the world. The series consists of the Sahara Race (Namibia), Gobi March (China), Atacama Crossing (Chile) and The Last Desert (Antarctica).

Competitors in the races traverse 250 kilometers in seven days over rough country terrain with only a place in a tent and water provided. They are supported by highly qualified staff, all with experience in hiking, marathons and ultramarathons, and medical teams specializing in wilderness medicine.

The 4 Desert Race Series was founded in Hong Kong in February 2002 by American Mary Gadams.

A former investment banker and strategist by day, Gadams was a well-known figure in adventure and endurance sport with finishes in numerous marathons, ultramarathons and wilderness competitions around the world. The first 4 Desert event, Gobi March, was held in September 2003 near Dunhuang, China. This inaugural event introduced trail running races to the expansive Asian country.

Rossmund welcomes Destination Swakopmund Destination Swakopmund is now the brand new sponsor to the Rossmund Golf Club by offering their unconditional support for upcoming months.

Weather conditions was perfect for a golf day bringing out a fairly good field of players out onto the course.

Format for the day was an Individual Stableford, so players had no worries about their partner or how to play, they just needed to go out there and and

enjoy themselves.

Scores were good with lots of count outs needed to obtain the eventual prize winners.

Sponsor Representive; Gerhard van der Merwe, provided players with some insight unto “Destination Swakopmund” and explaining where they fit into the local tourism industry.

The main objective for the course was to get Swakopmund international recognition through their bronchure; “All in one Package” and their information Kiosk situated in the heart of the town.

The initiative behind the idea was to promote Swakopmund as the destination of choice.

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one for giving him the opportunity and looks forward to seeing them all for a Betterball Stableford competition next week.

There was only one 2 club from overall winner Clive Lawrence – those lucky enough to go home with one of the fantastic prizes were: st 1 : C Lawrence

36pts (c/o); 2nd: M Jacobs 36pts (c/o); rd 3 : S Johns 36pts (c/o); 4th: A Strauss 35pts (c/o); 5th: S Massipa 35pts (c/o); 6th: D Benson 34pts (c/o).

RGC committee representative Helmut Ndjendja thanked the sponsor for a great day and their support of golf at Rossmund.

MUNICIPALITY OF SWAKOPMUND CONSENT USES, ERECTION OF BUILDINGS AND USE OF LAND IN TERMS OF TOWN PLANNING SCHEME REGULATIONS Notice is hereby given in terms of Clause 6 of the Swakopmund Town Planning Scheme Regulations that the Town Council considers the following consent uses, erection of buildings and use of land, details of which are obtainable from the General Manager: Engineering Services.

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Erf 535, (178 Hellao Street) Mondesa: Special permission to operate a Resident Occupation – Administrative Office.

Erf 4877, Ext. 10 (Industrial Area) Swakopmund: Special permission to operate a Public Garage.

Erf 4152, (NHE) Mondesa: Special permission to operate a Resident Occupation – Administrative Office.

Erf 980, (Unit 4 – Mandume Ya Ndemufayo Street) Ext. 3 Mondesa: Special permission to operate a Resident Occupation – Administrative Office.

Erf 163, (9 Wasserfall Street) Swakopmund: Special permission to operate a Place of Instruction – Skills Training.

Erf 1150, (Mandume Ya Ndemufayo Street) Mondesa: Special permission to operate a Resident Occupation – Hair Salon & Administrative Office.

Erf 4198, (NHE) Mondesa: Special permission to operate a Residential Guesthouse.

Erf 2466, (1 Flamingo Street) Swakopmund: Special permission to operate a Home Industry (Catering).

Erf 2116, (32 Woker Street) Vineta: Special permission to operate a Residential Guesthouse (Bed and Breakfast).

Erf 1084, (Vrede Rede Street) Mondesa: Special permission to operate a Place of Instruction – Child Care.

Erf 359, (67 Franziska van Neel Street) Tamariskia: Special permission to operate a Resident Occupation – Needlework and Administrative Office (Construction, Cleaning Services).

Erf 5891, (Southern Street) Ext. 23 Swakopmund: Special permission to erect Town Houses on the ground floor.

Erf 136 A, (16 Koch Street) Swakopmund: Special permission to operate a Bed & Breakfast & Conference.

Contact Person: Mr. W. van der Westhuizen (Town Planning Officer & Special Projects) Tel: +264 (64) 4104417.

Any person having any objections to the proposed steps may lodge such objections, duly motivated in writing, with the Acting Chief Executive Officer until 28 February 2017.

NOTICE NO: 4/2017 M P C Swarts Acting Chief Executive Officer

L/R Winners: Mark Jacobs; Helmut Ndjendja (RGC Rep); Gerhard v/d Merwe ( Destination Swakopmund); Clive Lawrence; Steven Johns

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Paulus Iiyambo wins Rössing Marathon A new national marathon champion was crowned today when Paulus Iiyambo of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) sport club won the Rössing Marathon National Championship in a good time of 2 hours 19 minutes and 30 seconds.

Sponsored by Rio Tinto Rössing Uranium and hosted

by Swakop Striders Athletics Club the event took place in overcast, windless conditions at a new venue the Vineta North sports fields in Swakopmund. After his win, a confident Iiyambo said; “I've been participating here for a number of years so by now I'm almost used to the Rössing Marathon. My race was relaxed and the conditions were great.”

The defending champion, Reonard Namupala, came in hot on the heels of the winner and managed a respectable second place in a time of 2 hours 22 minutes and 31 seconds. Simon Shipingana finished third in 2 hours 23 minutes and 17 seconds.

In the Marathon Ladies Open category it was Namibia's 2012 Olympic star and NDF competitor, Helalia Johannes, who burst back onto the victory scene with an impressive win over many younger competitors. Helalia won in 2 hours 45 minutes and 20

seconds and still looked full of running after her victory.

She said: “It feels great to perform well in the marathon again after focusing on the shorter distances during last year's event. I am happy with my recorded time and still had energy left after the race. Thank you Rössing for another great event this year.”

Sofia Nambabi finished second in the Ladies Open Marathon with a time of 3 hours 6 minutes and 48 seconds and Julia Jansen van Rensburg third in 3 hours 17 minutes and 24 seconds. The fast-paced 10 km Run was won by Kefas Kondjashii in a time of 30 minutes and 16 seconds, slightly slower than last year's winning time of just under 30 minutes. Kefas was followed by Tomas Rainhold in 30:18 and Jeremia Shaliaxhwe, last year's winner from the Namibia Police (Nampol), with a time of 30:35. In the 10 km Run Ladies Open it was Nampol's super fit Lavinia Haitope who triumphed in 33:40, followed by Alina Armas (35:36) and Leena

Ekandjo in a time of 37:46.

The winners of the open categories received prizes worth over N$70 000, which included N$10 000 cash each and an additional N$20 000 development bonus for the men's and ladies' marathon winners. The development bonus is to help the winners further their careers throughout the year of their reign as Rössing Marathon National Champions.

A record number of 109 marathon athletes entered the Rössing Marathon this year, with close to 300 entries in the 10km Run (also a new record) and around 200 fun walkers took part in the 5 km Fun Walk in aid of the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN). The Uranium Charity Relay over ten kilometres, an event also in aid of CAN and open to uranium companies in the Erongo Region, was won for the third year in a row by the team from Rössing Uranium Mine. Through their registration fees and additional donations, the fun walkers and relay runners collected approximately N$4 000 for the Cancer

Association to use in the fight against cancer in Nami-bia.

The theme for this year's Rössing Marathon was “Stay healthy. Join the race”.

Werner Duvenhage, Rössing Uranium managing director said: “The main aim of the marathon championship is to spark a long-term interest in healthy habits and proudly associate Rössing Uranium with the promotion of healthy lifestyles in the mine's neighbouring communities. At the same time we aim to foster friendships and teamwork among all participants. As part of the Rio Tinto Group, we strive to create positive social impacts through responsible mining.

It is with continued investment in the talent and potential of our beautiful country that we support improved living standards for our people, safety, health and wellbeing, and education in our host communities. We congratulate the champions of today and undertake to host the event for the 27th consecutive time in 2018 again.”

Paulus Iiyambo and Helalia Johannes (Rossing Marathon open winners 2017) Paulus Iiyambo Rossing Marathon National Championship 2017 winner

The Annual Pupkewitz Schools gala took place this weekend in Namibia Sharlien Tjambari On Saturday, 11 February a total of 75 children from different schools competed against each other at the Pupkewitz Annual School Gala at the Water Cube also known as the Swakopmund Indoor Swimming Pool.

The Annual Pupkewitz Schools Gala was organised with the main aim of developing the swimming skills of the children in Namibia. This event is sponsored by Pupkewitz annually and is organised by Swakopmund Swimming Club. According to Dentie Louw of the Swakopmund Swimming Club, three more schools joined this year to make a total of five schools that swam on Saturday at the Water Cube in Swakopmund. He said 75 kids participated in the event and the different strokes that they swam were the 50m Breast-stroke, 50m Backstroke, 50m Butterfly and 50m Freestyle. “The swimmers were from different swimming clubs and

different age groups; and they were just doing social swimming for the love of swimming and for fun” said Louw. The schools that participated in the gala this year were from Windhoek, Oranjemund and Swakopmund.

Louw further said the Swakopmund Swimming Club would like to thank Pupkewitz for annually sponsoring the school gala and for making swimming a good sport.

“We would also like to thank all the kids that participated, all the teachers that helped as timekeepers, all parents for their support and we hope to see more schools participating in this event in the future” concludes Louw.

High School learners from different schools were very delighted to be part of the annual gala