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Jump-start for Cosdec entrepeneurs
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Dolphin Project: Latest on NamPort's role
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Back to School
Geingob drops housing bombshell on Minister
Minister must answer by end of June
A man is being held at the police station in Walvis Bay for psychological evaluation after he walked completely naked in public on Wednesday morning in an alleged protest against the loss of his residence, after his shack was demolished.
Marshallino Beukes In an official letter, dated 24 April, President Hage Geingob demands from the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Sophia Shaningwa, as well as Local Authorities to start playing a more constructive role in the provision of serviced land. He also emphasised on the need to fast-track the delivery of affordable and quality houses for all Namibians. The Minister is requested by the President to view this as a matter of “utmost urgency” and to review the current approach of house delivery with a view to make it more af-
fordable and expeditious. Some of the key points Geingob asked to be considered in the Ministry’s approach, include how to ensure that the costs of serviced land are signifi-
cantly reduced i.e. cutting out the middlemen and directing municipalities to directly service the land. The President also asked for re-assessment of the
Homeless Man’s Protest may lead to Public Indecency Charge Madelaine Laubscher
criteria for land and property valuations to make it more precise, and investigating of the entire supply chain of building materials and costs. He furthermore probed the Continues on page 2
The ‘forever’ container terminal - A Quarter of the work done, says NamPort Leandrea Louw NamPort held a public information sharing session as required by the approved Environmental HIV/AIDS campaign: Management Plan for the new container terminal-on-reclaimed-land project, on Tuesday evening in Walvis Bay. Members of the public were introduced to PS HSE Consultants, the appointed environmental team under the Environmental Management Plan, and an independent contractor. A brief update was also given on the project by NamPort Project Manager, Mr Elzevir Gelderbloem. Page 8
The Nampol Deputy Commissioner, Otillie Kashuupulwa, told the namib times that a case of public indecency will be opened against the man. “A lot of people’s shacks that are erected on land that do not belong to them, are removed regularly, but they do not go walking naked in the street afterwards. Therefore we have no choice but to keep the man at the police station until we have sent him for psychological evaluation.
We must also open a case against him for public indecency. According to the homeless man, he walked naked to protest against losing his residence,” she said. A member of the community was astounded when he saw the man walking completely naked in Theo Ben Gurirab Street. He provided this newspaper with photos that he took of the man as he was walking down the street. According to the source Continues on page 2
Disclose!
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plans, monitoring site activities to ensure adherence to NamPort and legal HSE requirements, maintenan-
ce and management to the environmental monitoring programme, checking the contractor’s public
complaints register and provide feedback, conduct HSE audits and inspections and ensure the Continues on page 2
Ombudsman’s battle for independence continues
Marshallino Beukes A shocking revelation has come to light in the most recent Annual Report from the Office of the Ombudsman (2013), revealing the continuing “battle” to have the Ombudsman’s independence supported and acknowledged.
Page 12 This is mainly attributed to the fact that the Office Bronze for of the Ombudsman is a Namibia's situated within Triathlon Team directorate the Ministry of Justice and is treated by the Ministry as such. “The Ombudsman cannot travel or designate his staff to travel within or outside of Namibia without the explicit approval of the Permanent Secretary. Page 32
The new office in Ongwediva still does not have furniture, because the Ombudsman is not provided with his own budget for furniture, but has to request furniture through the Ministry’s administrative main division, where funds for furniture are centralised. This means that the Ombudsman has to compete
with other directorates for resources and is subjected to delays caused by the staff of the Ministry,” the report reads. Furthermore Ombudsman, John Walters, says he is saddened because there has not been any improvement whatsoever, regarding responses from offending institutions in a timely fashion. “On the
contrary, the situation seems to have worsened and I had to subpoena more persons than ever before to force institutions to answer enquiries from the Ombudsman,” Walters added. He expressed the hope that Permanent Secretaries will accept responsibility for this and perhaps designate focal persons to Continues on page 2
Protest of the Homesless
A homeless man protesting against losing his dwelling in Walvis Bay
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Man’s Protest may Geingob drops housing Homeless lead to Public Indecency Charge bombshell on Minister
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Ministry to look into the discouraging of speculative behaviour in the land and property market, by for example focusing strictly on first time buyers. “Given the urgency of this matter and the expected pace of progress, I expect to receive a report on these matters by or before the end of June,” the letter concludes. In another official letter, the President reminds Ministers of his State of the Nation Address, when he noted that all Ministers and their Deputies will be required to issue Ministerial Declarations of Intent. This Declaration of Intent will constitute a contract of their promise to the public to deliver in their specified areas of responsibility. “Through this contract, you will be held account-
able on what I regard as a sacrosanct promise to the people,” the President wrote. The deadline for this template is on or before 30 May. In the light of these letters, Minister Shaningwa forwarded a letter, dated 7 May, to all Regional Governors, Chairpersons of Regional Councils and Mayors, inviting them to a “high level consultative retreat.” This two-day gathering is planned for 22 and 23 May at Peace Garden Lodge, Otjozondjupa Region. It will serve as a platform for them to brainstorm and jointly work out the issues, which will form the content of the Ministerial Statement of Intent. Interventions on how they will pursue to fast-track the delivery of affordable and quality houses and serviced land will also be
discussed. The Minister further advises the Local Authorities to convene consultative public meetings in their respective localities and Regions, prior to the retreat. The Swakopmund Municipality indicated that they are taking up this matter very serious and will have a public meeting on Tuesday, 19 May at the Swakopmund Town Hall. At this very important public meeting, which will commence at 18:00, the town’s mayor, Juuso Kambueshe will brief the public on the following: Directive of the President, Dr Hage G Geingob, Ministerial Declaration of Intent on service delivery and the high level consultative information sharing session.
The ‘forever’ container terminal - A Quarter of the work done, says NamPort Continued from page 1 on-site environmental, health and safety incidents are investigated and controls are put in place. The environmental management plan (EMP) is a legal document which is continuously evaluated and is derived from the environmental impact assessment mandated by the environmental management act 7 of 2007. This document is available to the public and can be found on the NamPort website. The EMP requirements are the public consultation and disclosure plan, continuous assessment and monitoring plan which includes noise, dust, hydrogen sulphide and turbidity, a waste management plan, hazards management plan which includes ship collision, traffic plan, personal safety, emergency plan, an HIV Action plan, a gender benefit plan, a lagoon monitoring plan, and others. “Checks and balances are indeed in implementation with this project’, Mr Johan Cornelissen, the Occupational Hygienist and team leader of the HSE Consultants team, told those present. The Noise Management plan focusses on noise sources which include, the so-called batching plant, vehicle movement, dredging operations and welding and cutting operations. For vehicle management
two transport routes were planned to reduce nuisance noise. Route 1 is from 18th road to 3rd street to the NamPort northern gate, and all trucks will use route 1, before 7:30 am and after 19:30 pm. All truck drivers are trained about the speed limits and there are regular inspections on trucks. Route 2 is along Union street and 5th road to the NamPort South Gate. Focussing on the Batching plant (concrete plant), the public has learnt that the nearest resident is approximately 70 metres away from the plant in a northern direction and that current noise levels are at approximately 65dB, which is allowable. The mixing plant has been housed/covered and the noise is minimised, and the noise levels are monitored by a hand level meter at regular intervals. The international advance dredgers (which are the cutter section dredgers) and the grab dredger are used to undertake the construction with the advantage of low noise and these comply with the World Health Organisations guidelines. Dust Management also has its own plan. The dust sources are batching plant and vehicle movement. Regular use of sprinkles on site route and at the washout pits to suppress dust on
site. The dust monitoring plan also includes, monitoring the area, personal monitoring and investigating controls to improve dust management at the batching plant. The touchy topic of Hydrogen Sulphide also came under discussion. The very strong smell has recently had the community up in arms more than once. NamPort has stressed that a contingency plan for H2S for dredging and reclamation is in place. H2S detectors have been placed on the dredger and around the harbour. The dredger and anchor boat is also fitted with several self-contained breathing apparatus. There are two levels the H2S is being monitored on. When the sensors detect 10bmp of H2S, an alarm will be flashing; if and when the levels reach 15bpm, the HS officers will check to see if the dredging operation can be stopped for a while, to protect their workers from the harmful effects of H2S. Yesterday evening it was explained that during the starting period of dredging operations, it was done closer to shore, hence the strong smell that upset many residents. They allege not much of H2S is contained in the soil, and that which is there, is quickly dispersed by the wind. So far no H2S gases
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Continued from page 1 the man appeared to be quite normal and did not seem inebriated or unwell. “He appeared to be normal. He was carrying a backpack on his back and grocery bags in his hands, walking on the pavement. He was completely naked. The police came and took him away shortly after I took the photos,” the source said. According to another source, the man’s shack was allegedly demolished by municipal officials because the shack was standing on land that did not belong to him.
“I speak under correction but I believe this man has been in Walvis Bay for a year or so. He apparently builds shacks all around town. One would rather think it to be a dog kennel when you see it at first, but it is actually his home,” the source said. The newspaper contacted the Municipality to find out under which circumstances shacks are removed from stand. However, the public spokesperson was unavailable before the time of going to print. The newspaper wanted to
interview the man about his protest, however the police said that he could not be interviewed before psychological evaluation.
Ombudsman’s battle for independence continues Continued from page 1 deal with enquiries. On a question by namib times regarding a possible solution for this dilemma, he remarked that the Ombudsman Act is very clear on this issue and that it should not be misinterpreted. Walters also stressed that the rights of the Ombudsman must be respected and acknowledged. On a more positive note, the report states that the long-anticipated new structure has finally been approved and they now have investigators properly called ‘complaints investigators’, instead of ‘clerks’, as they were previously referred to, having been placed in the job category of clerks. In addition, the have been detected during recent dredging operations, says PS HSE Consultants. As far as the Water Turbidity Plan, goes, GEO Pollution Technologies are monitoring the turbidity/ suspended solids for Walvis Bay Harbour during the dredging and reclamation for the container terminal. Levels are above 150mg/l and it has been proven that there are no negative impacts, to cease dredge operations. The status of the Waste Management Plan also came in the spotlight. Solid waste includes building rubble and domestic waste. Waste water includes wash out and spoils from the dredging, also hazardous chemical substances which are hydrocarbons. PS HSE Consultants says all onsite equipment can only be washed at designated washout areas and water used for washout is recycled and stored on site, taken through a sedimentation tank and then pumped into a municipal sewage pipe. Small quantities of used oil is produced and stored in the cabin on the vessels. An arrangement is made to inform NamPort to collect the waste oil if necessary. In the event of an oil spill, the Shipboard Oil Emergency Response Manual Procedure shall be followed and refuelling of dredgers shall be undertaken under controlled conditions in port only. To ensure the general Personal Safety of workers,
structure has been expanded to include complaints investigators and administrative staff for regional offices which will be opened in future. The new structure also includes a public relations officer, a deputy director responsible for investigations and a Chief of the Office of the Ombudsman, who will be responsible for the overall managing of the different divisions in the office. safety inductions are done, safety talks are given every Monday, with daily inspections and the main inspection on Fridays. Personal protective equipment is also provided and the equipment is maintained. Site health, safety and environmental incidents from 2014 to April 2015, included 1 environemtal incident, 1 incident of property damage, 1 near miss, 1 incident of violence and 1 injury. An emergency plan has been established for environmental incidents like hydrocarbon spills, H2S release, and fire emergency. Drills are always performed and emergency numbers have been established. An HIV/AIDS programme is currently also being developed in conjunction with Society for Family Health and the Walvis Bay Corridor Group. Members of public raised numerous concerns over the drill piles operation through the night. NamPort admitted the drill piles operation has been taking place through the night, but said that the piles are not hammered in leading to less noise. Another concern was the congestion and the question was raised, what would happen when a passenger liner arrived in port, during and after the developments. NamPort explained that the cruise line jetty will connect to the new waterfront development, where pas-
The Office of the Ombudsman of Namibia strives to promote and protect human rights, fair and effective administration, combat misappropriation or misuse of public resources and protect the environment and natural resources of Namibia through the independent and impartial investigation and resolution of complaints and through raising public awareness. sengers will move through the port to the Waterfront. Another concern was of the new access road, which is very close to 5th road,and the disturbance it may cause, and NamPort has confirmed that it is busy with the design of a noise barrier, that residents will see erected in the next two years. On the question of the life span of the terminal, Mr Gelderbloem, answered ‘forever’, where it will only be the concrete structures that will have to be replaced in 50 years time. The progress so far on the project is: cast instubored piles: 32 of 533, which is about 6% completed, 3 tonne chinesepode fabrication: 1 354 out of approximately 5 143 has been completed, which is about 26%, revetment, 16 00lm in various stages of construction out of 32 10lm, which includes 6 00lm of revetment below the quay wall, which is about 51%, reclamation is 60% completed, capital dredging 1 833 100m³ out of 3 913 350m³ which is about 475 completed with the cutter section dredger and the start has been made on the temporary works for the small craft and cruise liner jetty, 84 out of the 160 temporary pile casings has been installed, which is about 52% completed. The overall progress to date is about 26%.
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Welcome jump-start for COSDEC entrepreneurs Marshallino Beukes The Community Skills Development Centre (COSDEC) in Swakopmund received a generous donation of N$60 000 from Swakop Uranium on Tuesday. The money will be used to ensure the incubation of local entrepreneurs at the Centre, said Swakop Uranium's Vice President Human Resources, Business Support, Mr Percy McCallum at the event. Four entrepreneurs, Mr Phillipus Garob (Maya Security Services cc), Ms Selma Kristian (Kokule Sewing cc), Mr Joseph Erastus (Siya Bonga Woodwork Investments cc) and Ms Fredrieka Ramphaga (Spinky's Take Away) will be the main beneficiaries. At the event, the Erongo Governor, Cleophas Mutjavikua, said that this was one of the most
important occasions in his career as Governor, as it marks the turning of skills into production. Mutjavikua emphasised the fact that COSDEC plays a vital role in catering for the country's unemployed youths, as well as school drop-outs. “Everybody deserves a second chance, and this is exactly what this institution is practicing,” the Governor remarked. He warned the beneficiaries that a close eye will be kept on them through monitoring, but also assisting them in the running of their businesses. “You have to work hard and stay focused for your businesses to suc-
ceed. Be very serious about it, because you have the responsibility to show other Namibians what hard work and dedication can bring forth,” was Mutjavikua's message to the four entrepreneurs. He further stressed that Namibians should emulate the example set by the Chinese, stating that Chinese people believe in maximising output, and don't rush to knock off at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. “They (Chinese) rather focus on the output,” he added. McCallum noted that the Swakop Uranium Foundation engages various communities, especially in the Erongo region, aiming at addressing the social
Swakop Uranium Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs Dr Peng Xinjian, Erongo Regional Governor Cleophas Mutjavikua, COSDEC Chairperson Ralph Bussel, Swakop Uranium Vice President Human Resources, Business Support Percy McCallum and COSDEC Centre Manager Marilyn Eibes needs of the Namibian people and seeks out opportunities to make a difference at grassroots level. He emphasised the fact that the Husab mine will employ more than 1200 permanent employees, once it becomes operational, early next year. “Through this mass employment, Swakop
Uranium contributes to reducing unemployment in the Erongo region and creating jobs for the people of Namibia,” McCallum noted. He concluded by expressing their trust that the donation will launch the careers of the entrepreneu rs. COSDEC's chairper-
son, Mr Ralph Bussel, was overwhelmed with this gesture and expressed the Centre's gratitude towards Swakop Uranium. The Centre's Manager Ms Marilyn Eibes informed the attendees about COSDEC's biggest concern, which is the scuffle to get the various industries on
board, regarding job opportunities for their graduates. According to her, the main reason for this is the fact that these students are mostly school drop-outs. She urged Swakop Uranium and the broader industrial fraternity to assist them in this regard.
Surfers and NSRI share information Marshallino Beukes
An information sharing session, regarding the rescue of drowning victims if surfers are close by, was conducted on Thursday morning at the 'Wreck” in Swakopmund. The National Sea Rescue Institute of Swakopmund, together with Element Riders were the two parties involved and all went well, according to them. It was stated that they would like to extend the information towards saving people on the coastline with ongoing training.
Mrs Geesche Neuburg of the surfers of Swakopmund and additional members of Element Riders, Siggi Herholdt, Isabelle Bellwinck and Janine Knoetze, as well as the NSRI members, under Petrus van Staden and the Swakopmund Fire Brigade were present.
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The stolen jewellery
Domestic worker steals jewellery worth N$146 200 Liesl Losper
A resident of Walvis Bay, Mrs Esmé du Plessis’s jewellery was stolen over a period of time since October 2014, allegedly by her domestic worker. During October 2014 she noticed that some of her jewellery that she kept in a blue satin bag, was missing. Confirmed with our weekly court reports, Magareth Gowases, the domestic worker apeared in court this week and her case was postponed until 15 July. She was released on bail of N$5 000, on condition that she reports at the the police station on a weekly basis. Du Plessis told the namib times that Magareth took them to the jewellery selling-booth in
Kuisebmond where she allegedly sold some of the jewellery. They recovered some of the jewellery, but still a lot of the more expensive pieces are missing and the owner wants to trace it. “She really had to search in my cupboards to find all these pieces. She was the only person who had access to my house and cupboards in Walvis Bay. I trusted her with all my things and household. I looked well after her while she was working for
me and yet, she admitted she stole all these jewellery from me. This jewellery included pieces designed by me and specially made for me. I inherited some of the pieces from my mother and my grandmother. Some of it was anniversary and birthday gifts from my husband. I bought some of it with my bonuses I received from my workplaces. I collected it over a time of 40 years and she did not have the right to take these valuable
items from me. Anyone that has seen some of the jewellery or has information can contact me,” Du Plessis commented. The jewellery consisted of a golden ring with three pink tourmalines and silver topaz (N$25 500), a golden ring with six diamonds and green tourmalines worth (N$40 000), a mabe ring set in gold (N$9 000), a golden ring with elephants (N$3 900), a red golden ring with six pearls (N$22 400), a golden ring with rubies (N$6 000), a
silver ring with a citrine stone (N$ 1 500), a mabe pendant set in gold (N$4 500), my name ESME on a chain in gold (N$5 900), a golden pendant with diamonds and a chain (N$10
Court
Walvis Bay Court Report Magistrate's Court 12 May 2015 The charge of theft - theft by false pretenses was withdrawn against Stanley Griffiths (29). Xaweb Steven (28) and Melvin Naibab (24) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. Matter is postponed to 16 July. Three charge of theft - theft by false pretenses and one count of theft - theft of motor vehicle was withdrawn against Stanley Griffiths (33). Ndishishi Hipundjua (19), Samson Nantanga (25) and Tuko Tjamuaha (27) all appeared on a charge of assault - assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. Matter is postponed to 9 July. Tuko Tjamuaha (28), Olga Mutjavikua (22), Kengeza Katjivikua (24) and Tjongua Katjiruru (26) all appeared on a charge of assault - assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. Matter is postponed to 29 July. Josef Ambinga (32) appeared on a charge of theft. Mater is postponed to 23 July. Michael Muyunda (29) appeared on a charge of theft - theft of motor vehicle. Matter is postponed to 3 June. Ndolikokule Ipinge (38) was found guilty on a charge of assault - assault by threat, and sentenced to pay a N$1 000 fine of which N$1 000 is suspended for a period of three years, or three months imprisonment of which three months is suspended for a period of three years on the condition that the offender is not convicted of assault by threat committed during the period of suspension. Tuhafeni Shilongo (22), George Hashinyama (23), Paulus Nauyoma (23) and Abel Awene (19) all found guilty on a charge of theft and was
The accused in the houseworker overall escorted by police officers
sentenced to pay a N$1 000 fine or 90 days imprisonment. Tamangulula Mekondjo (37) was sentenced to pay a fine of N$5 000 or 12 months imprisonment on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor read with the provisions of the Road Traffic Act. Elia Ndumba (32) appeared on a charge of bribery - corruptly accepting or soliciting gratification and the first alternative to Count one - corruptly using office or position for gratification read with the provisions of the Anti-Corruption Act. Matter is postponed to 12 August. A sentence of pay a fine of N$6 000 or 12 months imprisonment was imposed on Jason Paulus (43) on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor read with the provisions of the Road Traffic Act. Matter is postponed. Jafet Shipanga (43), Lita Shivute (25) and Reinhold Kalenga (40) all appeared on a charge of theft. Matter is postponed to 25 June. Rainholdt Nendongo (44) was sentenced to pay a fine of N$6 000 or 12 months imprisonment on a charge of driving under the influence read with the provisions of the Road Traffic Act. Alfred Schmidt (27) was found guilty on a charge of theft. Matter is postponed to 13 May for sentencing. Christian Panduleni (34) appeared on a charge of theft. Matter is postponed to 4 August. Tomas Nghilifavali (37) appeared on a charge of robbery. Matter is postponed to 25 June. Nelson Aoxamub (25) was sentenced to pay a fine of N$600 or two months imprisonments on a charge of theft.
000), a silver coin set in silver with a chain (N$2 000), a golden ¼ Kruger Rand with six diamonds on a golden chain (N$15 500), whereby the total is around N$146 200.
If anyone has any infomration regarding this jewellery, you can contact the police.
Swakopmund Court Report 11-12 May Regional Court George Jose Silvesta Bloodstaan (20) appeared on 2 counts of murder charges and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 5 October for continuation of trial. The accused is on bail of N$2 000. A fifteen year old boy appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 13 July for continuation of trial. The accused has been warned. Magistrate Court Terence Van Neel (37) and Archer Maletzky (27) appeared on a charge of fraud. The matter was postponed to 29 June for trial in terms of Section 119. The accused is on bail of N$30 000. Moses Katjizemo (41) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 31 August for plea and trial. The accused is on bail of N$2 000. Stanley Hauseb (27) appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 24 June for plea and trial. The accused is on bail of N$500. A sixteen year old boy appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The
matter was postponed to 8 June for further investigation. The accused was released in the care of a guardian. Kamati Ndjaleka (42) appeared on charges of arms and ammunition act - negligent discharge or placement of a fire arm and assault by threat and resisting a member of the police. The matter was postponed to 2 July for further investigation. The accused is on bail of N$3 000. Fillipus Bernard (35) appeared on a charge of culpable homicide (vehicle accident). The matter was postponed to 28 May for sentence. The accused is on bail of N$4 000. Alfeus Haoseb (20) appeared on a charge of arson. The matter was postponed to 8 June for further investigation. The accused is on bail of N$600. David Shapumba Simon (21) appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 15 July for bail application. The accused remains in custody. Titus Mwaningi (35) appeared on a charge of resisting a member of the police. The matter was postponed to 30 July for further investigation. The accused remains in custody
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Man stays behind bars on motor vehicle theft charges Mavourlene Gaes
Michael Muyunda Masiye (29), who appeared in Walvis Bay Magistrate's court on Tuesday, on a charge of theft of a motor vehicle at the remains in custody while the police continue their investigation into the wheelings and dealings of a motor vehicle theft syndicate who allegedly stole at least 13 cars from Jan Japan Motors CC dealer in Walvis Bay. The accused was apprehended on Monday and is accused of being part of the syndicate that was implicated in the disappearance of the 13 vehicles at Jan Japan Motors CC that were previously reported as 14. According to Nampol's Detective Chief
Inspector Erastus Iikuyu the fourteenth car that had initially been reported as stolen was actually purchased legally. “We learned that one of the cars was bought legally, but that it was an error on the company's part as they had not yet updated the system,” Iikuyu said. The cars were only
discovered missing after the new leadership in the company did stock taking and noticed that 13 vehicles were unaccounted for. The case was reported to Nampol on 27 April and the response of the police has led to great results. So far the value of the recovered vehicles is
estimated to be more than N$500 000. Masiye, who is also an employee at the car dealership, was arrested just before lunch on what seemed to be a normal day for him, as he had clearly not suspected a thing. He appeared in front of M a g i s t r a t e Vi c k y Nicolaidis on Tuesday, who denied him bail.
His case was merged with the case of James Lewis (manager at Jan Japan) who was in charge of registering the vehicles with the car dealership, and together with the cases of Kristof Kristiaan, an ex employee at Jan Japan Motors CC, and of Mathias Fransisco, who had already appeared earlier, and who are all remanded in custody. The matter was postponed to 3 June for further investigation.
One of the suspects who were arrested on a charge of car theft involving 13 Jan Japan CC motor vehicles
Beware of and watch out for International Scams In the beginning of April, Mr and Mrs Flewellen, residents and pensioners of Swakopmund, received a mail via courier from London, United Kingdom, claiming that Mrs Flewellen had won 100 000 pounds from Euro Millions.
The Envelope which was courier
Document showing that Mrs Flewellen is the Beneficiary of the money, from the Canadian Bank but written in English and Afrikaans.
The mail included a letter from Euro Millions, a letter from Citi Bank in Canada, UK, and a credit card from Citi Bank, a list of the previous winners, an Insurance Certificate and an Interpol funds clearance Certificate. The letter from Euro Millions stated the following: “The prestigious Euro Millions United Kingdom has set out and successfully organised a sweepstake on behalf of BlackBerry, Apple, Samsung, Nokia and Sony. We rolled out over ten million pounds for this draws. Participants for the draws were randomly selected and drawn from a wide range of a computer system selection from cell phone users' network. This promotion is organised to promote the use of cell phones in general”. The letter further stated that the selection was made through a computer draw system attaching personalised cell phone numbers to ticket numbers and indicated that Mrs Flewellen's business number, which in this case is a landline number of her business, which we had closed, was drawn. Mr Flewellen, who came to namib times's office with this concern, said “this is very weird, if it was a cell phone draw then why draw a landline number and where did they get our business number from?” According to Mr Flewellen, he and his wife contacted the person whom they were told to contact just to make sure it was not a scam and when he asked the person if this was true or not, the man said “If you think this is a scam then why did you
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call me?” and he immediately hang up. Mr Flewellen al-so said “these people must have a lot of money to spend on sending out mails from Canada and going to the extent of issuing credit cards, unless all this came directly from South Africa and they forged documents.” So, thus the warning from them: “Please keep an open mind and not be a victim of such scams. It is not possible to win a Euro Million prize, raffle, sweep-stake or competition you have not entered into, and Euro Millions do not offer prices based on randomly selected mobile numbers or addresses for games which individuals did not play. Do not fall for these traps, please.”
A Clearance Certificate from Interpol, UK
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Obtaining Fishing
Permits
Obtain a permit from the Namibian Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) to catch fish or dive for crayfish and respect harvesting limitations. WHY? The marine resources are limited and currently some of them are overfished or over collected. It is necessary that everybody uses them wisely and carefully to secure the future harvesting needs by protecting the stock. Quantity/number of marine resources harvestable, minimum size limits of fish and crayfish that can be caught, open season etc. help to manage stocks to avoid the total disappearance of some species in our waters. Do not leave bait or fish on the beach! Either take it home or return it to the sea. This food attracts scavengers like jackals and gulls that prey on other bio-diversity. When you are back home after the holiday, it also inflates the predator population. Where can you get a license for angling, crayfish diving & bait/mussels collection?
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES
Swakopmund Office
NATMIRC/Aquarium, Strand Street Tel +264 64 410 1000 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00
Walvis Bay Office
Inspectorate Office, 1st Street Tel +264 64 201 6111 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00
Lüderitz Office
Inspectorate Office Tel +264 63 202 905 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00
Henties Bay Office
Inspectorate Office, at Hanganeni Fishing Project building Tel +264 64 500 320 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00
Windhoek Office
Brendan Simbwaye Square, Block C, C/o Uhland & Goethe Street Tel +264 61 205 3911 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00 Where can you get a permit for using 4x4/quad bike/motorbike in the authorised ORV zone in the dune belt between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay? MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM
Swakopmund Office
Corner Bismarck Street and Sam Nujoma Avenue, Tel +264 64 404 576 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00
Namport pledges involvement with Dolphin Project Leandrea Louw Namport has recently announced that it will work together with the Namibian Dolphin Project to try and safeguard the unique Bottlenose dolphin population of Walvis Bay, amidst the construction of the new container terminal project, and thereafter. A team of the Dolphin Project on Tuesday night at the public information session shared what the project is all about. The Namibian Dolphin Project has been established in 2008, with two main fields which include Walvis Bay and Lüderitz. There are about 86 species of whales and dolphins worldwide, in Southern Africa about 51 species, in Namibia 35 species, and Walvis Bay has about 14+ species of whale and dolphins.
Walvis Bay is very important for the bottlenose dolphin, as its centre of range, used daily, provides a sheltered bay and is a good food source for the unique local dolphin population. Some of the disturbances with a direct influence on the dolphins include the desalination plant, coastal development, mariculture, marine tourism and the harbour expansion. Some of the short term consequences include, acoustic masking, temporary avoidance, behavioural change and physical injury. Long term consequences include, increased energy use, reduction in feeding, permanent emigration by some or all individuals, calf death and population decrease. A positive effect might be, when all developments have been completed, and no other disturbances might occur, that their food source, fish, will increase due
to their returning to prior habitats, which in turn will provide an increased feeding opportunity. The main concerns for the dolphins, according to the briefing by The Namibian Dolphin Project, are that the dolphins are a small population, less than 100 individuals, and the fact that they are are regionally unique and isolated. Other concerns are the range and key habitat overlap with the harbour expansion activities, which will cause multiple impacts or changes to this highly endangered population. “The dolphins are sensitive to many human impacts, but also resilient to many at longer time frame, thus it is important for us to get local knowledge of the population,” Mr Barry McGovern, PHD student under Dr Simon Elwen and Dr Tess Gridly, the research team for the Dolphin Project.
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Walvis Bay Office
Henrich Baumann Street Road - Number 643 Tel +264 64 205 971/2 Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00h - 13:00
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The combined monitoring and mitigation of the dolphins will take place over the period of June 2015 to May 2017. Weekly boat surveys will be done to check the changes in abundance, habitat use, behavioural responses and the use of the bay and calving rates. Monitoring stranding events will be done monthly, and ‘in response’ of strandings, where they will look for unexpected increase or changes in stranding type, frequency or the nature of such strandings. They will also do necropsies to look for cause of death and monitor pollutant levels. Surveys of the upper lagoon area will be done for dolphin presence and identity, as well as bird presence and mortality. Namport says it is fully aware of the dangers posed on the dolphins and takes this matter very seriously, and have invested a large amount
of money in this project, to protect the dolphins, throughout the development of this project. They are also hosting meetings with stakeholders of other projects who are affecting
the dolphins. As a member of the community you can help by reporting a sighting, a stranding or an incident by calling 081 687 6461.
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Jan Japan crackdown continues Another suspect, also an employee of Jan Japan Motors CC, will appear in court today in connection with the theft of 14 Jan Japan motor vehicles. He was at work yesterday, going about his daily routine apparently unfazed, and unsuspecting of what was awaiting him, when the police, led by Nampol Detective Chief Inspector Erastus Iikuyu, apprehended him on the spot. Drickus Diergaardt Those 2 ###### must rot in jail. It’s people like that , that at the end of the day Namibians don’t get jobs from foreign employees and at the end gives all us Namibians a bad name. Throw away that key
Charlotte Norje Meredith Bring back the death penalty! Day-zee Engelbrecht No one's life is worth a Japanese/Chinese car. Today you buy, tomorrow nothing.
Government Calls on Namibians to Assist in Fight against Poachers Reward Doubled Potuu Mbomboro Since soldiers haven’t gone out to any mission or battles in recent years. They just eat and sleep. They should protect the animals and arrest poachers. Margot Jefferson Part of the problem was that the Government opened its borders in the name of progress and also out of obligation due to debts raked up in wars long past. Again the future generations pay for the crimes of the past. It is proven that rhino horns get exported to Asia, mainly China - who is the government welcoming with open arms? Unfortunately it is what it is. It’s important to teach people the importance of these animals, to train people to protect them and to protect the rangers that are doing their best. It’s not only up to the government, it’s up to every person to do their part. Learn from countries that have gone through this already so ours don’t meet the same fate. Carlos Figueiredo Most of the poaching is done in the northern part of Etosha where there are no tourists, why doesn't Etosha open a 4x4 trail around the park with 2 camps in the north, this influx of people in the area will make it less prone to poaching as the chances of getting caught are higher now with people patrolling the area. Frank Boye Give me the job of protecting all rhinos in Namibia. You can contract me, but also please give me the right to shoot and kill poachers. I’ll guarantee you that there will be at least
three times more dead poachers than dead rhino’s. Make it a private firm responsible for their protection and root out those corrupt NWR officials! Kobus Grobler Hulle wat die werk moet doen poach self die diere! Brand in hel almal van julle!!! Neville Neveling Is dit nie opvallend nie - 54 van die 60 renosters word gestroop waar hulle eintlik die bes beskermd behoort te wees en waar daar nie naastenby soveel sorg is nie, is daar slegs 6 gestroop. Laat mens wonder oor die bevoegdheid van Natuurbewaring en NWR. En nou moet die bevolking help omdat mense nie hulle werk kan doen nie? Moontlik. Wilhelmus Kempen Claassens Stop asking the public to solve your problem. You have trained soldiers, police and intelligence to solve it yourself. Do what you get paid for and stop using the public to solve all your work for you. Patrick Hawala Neenghono Give me land and I will tell you. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism, together with the Protected Resources Unit of the Namibian Police, has increased the offer for a reward of N$30 000 to N$60 000, to any member of the public that will provide information that will lead to the arrest of poachers of wildlife, and more specific, rhinos and elephants in Etosha National Park and elsewhere.
School Resumes for Second Trimester on 19 May, warns Ministry The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has sent out a warning after a hoax message that school would resume later than 19 May. According to the Ministry, the hoax SMS claims that the first school day for the second trimester would be on 29 May 2015 instead of 19 May 2015. “The Ministry would like to inform all schools, stakeholders and parents that the second term of the school calendar for 2015 will start on: 18 May 2015 - for teachers and hostel learners 19 May 2015 - first school day” The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture also stated that it has not changed its school calendar for 2015.
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Disclose!
By Bernhard Kamatoto
I decided to come out publicly because a lot of Namibians are dying of HIV and they think HIV is a problem in other countries and not a Namibian problem. My mother, family and friends have since stood by me and continued to be together. I have always felt good about the choice I made, by disclosing my status. It feels good not to have kept it to myself. Just by mere talking about my situation has helped and encouraged a lot of HIV-positive people and their relatives. My advice is to always remember that life needs encouragement. I suffered alone from 25 November 1999 to 15 April 2003 without telling anybody. I wasted away because there was nobody to advise me on what to do. I did not tell my parents and sisters, brothers or friends about my HIV status because I was afraid of what they would say. At that stage there was a lot of negativity on the issue of HIV in Namibia. The miraculous change came in 2003, when I got my first counseling at the Multi Purpose Centre Trust in Walvis bay. It was as if I have started living anew. I stopped mourning for myself and started to regain confidence. I started to know the right foods to eat and to avoid unnecessary stress. I became a happy person and started gaining back my weight. This big change was noticed by many people. I started talking more about HIV issues, without any reference to myself. When I saw that people now understood, I revealed my HIV status to them in 2003. They were shocked. I was introduced to other people living with HIV at a support group at the Center. The group was known as the Positive and Confident Support Group and I started feeling comfortable talking about HIV. I started participating in a programme at the Center. At home my family made sure that whenever I went for the programme, they would tune in to the radio station or TV News to always hear me talking. One day, one man who heard my voice on the radio called me. I had to to give him a lot of counseling and encouragement because he was so depressed. I was excited to gather from his response that he would never shun me away and up to date he is very supportive. As for myself, I talk freely about it with my friends, at home, at conferences and workshops. What made me disclose my status? I believe it was fear. Firstly, that people would ask why they are not seeing me anymore in the boxing ring, and would want to know whether I retired or if something was wrong. And then of course, the fear of the unknown world of HIV. I felt lonely and needed someone to talk to. As more people disclose their
HIV status, it will help to reduce the stigma, discrimination and denial that still compounding people with HIV and AIDS. At times people may suspect other’s HIV status, particularly if they show symptoms of AIDS. Openness about one's HIV status
can curtail unnecessary rumours and suspicion. It can also reduce the stress caused by keeping a secret. Disclosure promotes responsibility. It can help the person’s loved ones plan for the future. I would make my disclosure to
the closest persons to me, and only when I am prepared. I personally just could not handle it on my own. Love and support from everyone around me made it easier. Their acceptance gave me strength and courage to keep telling more people about HIV
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and AIDS. My friends have always supported me so they are the first to tell when I have problems. I grew stronger and happy as I got lot of support from the Walvis Bay community. They are so close to my heart and have
since supported me in difficult times. Disclose your status to your loved ones, then you will not feel being alone. Here I am, after my disclosure in 2003, having a lot of support and making more friends.
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US$120bn trade finance gap is holding back African growth opportunities, cautions Standard Bank Lack of access to affordable trade finance is holding back the economic and employment potential of African countries, warns Standard Bank. According to the African Development Bank’s recent report on trade finance in Africa, the conservative estimate for the value of unmet demand for bank-intermediated trade finance is between US$110 billion and US $120 billion, which is significantly higher than earlier estimated figures of US$25 billion. “Imagine the number of jobs that would be created if small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Africa, could do the cross-border transactions that would have been supported by the unmet gap in demand for trade finance. The gap means there are corporates out there who would have liked to have done that business but just because they could not access trade finance they could not do those trades,” says Vinod Madhavan, Head of Transactional Products and Services, South Africa at Standard Bank. Trade finance has a direct impact on employment and Mr Madhavan, who was recently appointed as a new member of the Banking Commission Advisory Board to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the largest business organisation in the world, says the African market is clearly underserviced from a trade finance perspective. “There is an opportunity for trade financi-
ers to help fill this void but there are a number of barriers to trade that need to be removed. This is why creating uniform rules and standards across various facets of trade will go a long way to closing these gaps and removing these barriers,” he says. The ICC Banking Commission produces universally accepted rules and guidelines for international banking practice. ICC rules and guidelines on documentary credits serve as the basis of US$ 2 trillion worth of trade transactions a year. The ICC Banking Commission helps policymakers and standard setters to translate their vision into concrete programmes and regulations to enhance business practices throughout the world. Letters of credit are very popular in cross-border trade as they are legal and enforceable in all markets that have adopted the ICC standards. According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), not all developing countries participate equally in international trade, with Africa having the smallest slice of world exports. The WTO’s World Trade Report 2014 says the potential of trade in supporting development has not yet been fully realised. The emerging trends suggest, however, that trade will be a major force for development in the future.
Despite the positive outlook, the WTO report says 2014 was the third straight year of below average trade growth and that this will not change in 2015. “There is a need for education, and by that I don’t mean just training corporates and businesses about trade rules and risk, but also the market participants and regulators. Regulators also need to understand that when they make a change it has both a direct and an indirect (sometimes unintended) impact on what happens,” says Mr Madhavan. A better understanding of risk finance is needed. “There needs to be a better understanding of how the trade between these markets will grow by taking on more risk in an appropriate manner. This is also where you need the local market participants to give their input and advice,” says Mr Madhavan. There needs to be more understanding of risk, not just counterparty credit, country, currency risk, but also compliance risk, which is on the rise in Africa (and other emerging markets) and there is a growing concern of de-risking by certain players, who would rather step back than face the higher risks. While global initiatives in the space of managing compliance risk will benefit businesses in Africa, more hard data
ICC Chamber of Commerce Paris on the background, with the informal Paris Club and the Jardin des Tuileries in front on the problem is needed so proper advocacy actions can be taken. This is where collaboration at a forum like the ICC can help get a better handle on the problem and come up with solutions that are relevant and appropriate for emerging markets (such as markets in Africa). This needs to be augmented by increased
awareness and support from corporates. “There is also a need for corporates to realise they need to be more responsible,” says Mr Madhavan. Mr Madhavan’s Banking Commission appointment is in line with the Banking Commission’s goal to penetrate new markets, particularly in Africa
and is timely ahead of the 2016 ICC Banking Commission’s Annual Meeting, to take place in South Africa. “Everyone has realised the potential for growth in Africa and now everyone wants a piece of the action. But this does not come without risks. This is where the framework for trade being devel-
oped by the ICC and with participation of stakeholders like Standard Bank can go a long way to improving understanding of Trade and Trade Finance and thereby ultimately enhancing employment opportunities, across the continent,” concludes Mr Madhavan.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will join forces with major business networks for the Business and Climate Summit, a twoday meeting taking place at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris 200 days before landmark UN climate talks – known as COP21 – are due to kick off. Read more: http://www.iccwbo.org/News/Articles/2015/ICC-partners-with-the-Business-and-Climate-Summit/
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Deputy Minister of Health’s humble gesture leads to big happiness Liesl Losper
Mr Martinus Mengela from D&M Rail Construction was contacted by the Ministry of Health and they decided to buy the electronic wheelchair for Benita as part of their Social Responsibility Program. Kavetuna said after an emotional plea by Benita on national television last year, she decided to raise money to help Benita with a wheelchair, especially
because she mentioned she wanted to become a doctor and that she would give her best in school. “The money I have raised was not enough to buy the motorised wheelchair for her, but then Sackey Shanghala, a colleague of mine, helped with this project and within two days the wheelchair was available for her. I did not wanted to wait until the schools
reopened to give her this gift, I immediately contacted Duinesig High School to arrange to meet her. We considered that it would give her enough time to get used to the wheelchair before the school reopens.” Erongo Regional Governor, Cleophas Mutjavikua who was also the guest speaker, expressed his gratefulness and appreciation with this gesture.
Photos by Liesl Losper
Benita Johannes (15), the grade 10 pupil of Duinesig High School who had been maimed by a train in the industrial area of Walvis Bay two years ago, received an electric wheel chair last week, which will enable her to go to school on her own and also improve her mobility at school. Juliet Kavetuna, the Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, is the lady responsible for the smile on the face of Benita and who also managed to deliver the wheelchair at the school.
Family members with Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Juliet Kavetuna, the Governor of the Erongo Region, Cleophas Mutjavikua, Mr Martinus Mengela from D&M Rail Construction, Erongo Circuit Inspector for Education Monica Gawises with Betina in her new wheelchair. Erongo Circuit Inspector for Education, Monica Gawises, also attended the handing-over ceremony. Benita said “With this gesture you have given me back my independence and security. This electric wheelchair will not only make my daily life so much easier but also for my family. I can now move around on my own. This will especially help me at school.” The N$2 500 cash that had initially been collected, was handed over to Benita’s family to buy electricity. Kavetuna also urged the community to help Benita with funds to buy electricity because the wheelchair needs to be charged daily.
Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Juliet Kavetuna left with smiling Benita (15)
Family members and Benita in the hall way of Duinesig Combined School
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Blessed with a rare gift
WALVIS BAY
Mavourlene Gaes
Kleopas Jambeinge, better known as Kleo to those closest to him, has been gifted with the rare talent of playing with a paint brush and creating a masterpiece.
Kleo, in his late 30s, says he feels like a toddler when he holds the paint brush in his hands. He says growing up he has always loved art and painting. Kleo explains that his talent was developed while he was still in Primary school. “There was a teacher at the primary school I attended who would have drawing competitions and then would reward the paintings that were nice, with N$5 coins or even N$10.” Kleo says he won the classroom competitions twice, but took it a step further when he entered the school’s art competition. He came 2nd in the school’s competitions and after that decided to do art. In 2003, Kleo and his aunt moved to Windhoek and with her help managed to enroll himself into John Muafangeyo Art Centre. He singled out Papa Shikongeni who was his “Print Maker” lecturer for being a huge
Kleo's latest paintings motivating factor in his life regarding his artistic talent. “I already knew how to draw when I got to Windhoek, but, they taught me how draw the outline, how to shade and take the image out of a painting” he says. Later that same year Kleo outbrushed his fellow students when he was awarded as the best overall student for his outstanding performance in Print Maker, Life Drawings, Textile and Ceramics. After he graduated in 2005, Kleo moved back to Walvis Bay where he started working as a sign writer at a local company and also did mirror lacings on several buildings around the town. “I quit after a while and started doing my own thing and now I am living art” Kleo proudly says.
Kleo posing for the camera
* Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Book Exchange at the Mission to Seafarers. All Welcome. * Every Tuesday: Blood clinic (NAMBTS) at Wel witschia Hospital next to indoor pool. * 15 & 16 May: Skeleton Coast Rally 2015 at the Swakopmund Football Club. * 30 May: Meat Festival and Canoe Combat at the Lagoon - Walvis Bay. * 2 Junie: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00 by Bethel Congregational Kerk. * 5 June: Erongo Health Care Clinic in Association with Cancer Association of Namibia presents "The Moulin Rouge Charity Event" at the Walvis Bay Town Hall at 18:00. * 10 June: M.O.T.H. AGM in Shellhole at Moth Centre at 19:00. * 26 June: Donkey Derby at Town Hall. * 26 June: Narraville Primary School Talent Show at School Hall. * 27 Junie: Huis Palms Basaar by Huis Palms Gronde 10:00. * 3 July: Narraville Primary School Mystery Walk. * 7 Julie: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00 by Harvest Time Community Church. * 8 July: M.O.T.H. monthly meeting in Shellhole at 19:00. * 11 July: Wreath laying ceremony at M.O.T.H. Monument Usakos at 11:00. * 12 July: Delville Wood Remembrance Church Parade. * 1 Aug: St Petrus Rooms Katolieke Kerk, Narraville Bazaar op kerkgronde vanaf 09:00. * 4 Aug: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00 by Temple of Truth Kerk.
SWAKOPMUND * 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.
ART EXHIBITIONS
Kleo posing with his artwork
* 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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Monthly Monitor: April 2015
The first quarter of 2015 (1Q15) has passed. In April companies have begun to publish their earnings figures for the start of the year. The S&P500 Index is a US equity index comprising stocks of 500 companies ranging across all sectors. As at the 1st of May, 360 of the 500 companies had made their earnings and revenue figures public. According to research company FactSet, blended earnings growth (combination of actual reported earnings and estimates for companies which have not yet reported) has declined by
0.4% over the first quarter. Market Review: Since the first earnings reports had been released, the markets continue to look out for company comments regarding the negative impacts on earnings of slower global economic growth, lower oil and gas prices, and the stronger US Dollar (USD). Hence, coming off a relatively low expectation base, 71% of the companies have repored earnings above esti-
Graph 1: 1Q15 Earnings Growth: 30.1), whilst the Financial Source: FactSet In total, the S&P500 index sector (P/E of 13.1) and the has a (forward) price-to- Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s earnings (P/E) ratio of Services sector (P/E of 16.8 as at 1st of May, 1 3 . 8 ) a r e t h e m o s t which is above the five and attractively valued. All in all, nine of the ten sectors ten year averages. This means that stocks are priced above their tenlisted on this index are year averages. more expensive than their Looking ahead to the historical norms. The second quarter, analysts Energy sector is the most are expressing negative expensive sector (P/E of earnings expectations,
mates, which is less than the historic average. However, these upside earnings surprises have been larger in size than the five year average. The Energy sector is reporting the largest decline in earnings of all ten sectors, whilst the Health Care sector and the Financials sector are reporting the highest earnings growth rates for 1Q15, as shown in Graph 1 below for the S&P500:
although slightly below the average. A stronger USD diminishes earnings derived from outside of the US by companies listed on the US equity index. Whilst lower oil prices benefit oil importers and users, it places a heavy burden on oil producers and exporters. See Table 1 below for asset class returns over various periods:
Table 1: Asset Class Returns (in N$):
Portfolio Performances: Although markets move in random ways over shorter periods like a month, they become more
predictable given enough time. Table 2 below shows the 1 year returns ending April 2015 of our six managed
portfolios. The returns are calculated based on gross internal rates of return (IRR's) from actual client data:
Table 2: Portfolio Returns over a 12 Month Period:
Sources: Actual Client IRR's off Sanport Valuations and Risks: April was a very good month for stock markets, with the global emerging mar k e t e q u i ty in d ex (MSCI Emerging Mar-
kets) beating developed market equities (MSCI World), says Stanlib analysts. 路 US A stronger USD has placed pressure on US exports and therefore also on US com-
panies operating abroad. On the 27th of April 1 USD = 11.99 ZAR. US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by only 0.2% for the first quarter, struggling with harsh winter conditions.
路 EU
Continued monetary policy easing is empowering European consumers, and the Euro being weak relative to the USD is benefitting local companies. Investors are preferring European equities over US equities. As a developed economy, Europe seems to be the current favourite with its cheaper currency and vast amounts of liquidity in the economy. 路 ASIA Although Chinese GDP growth is moderating, it is still growing at a significant pace. Both China and Japan continue to stimulate their economies in the hopes of improving GDP growth through increased aggregate demand. Asian equities are attractively valued, especially compared to the US. 路 SA South African equities continued to climb through 1Q15, despite being regarded as expensive. Energy constraints and labour unrest remain a key threat to the economic outlook of the country. In Conclusion: We are currently faced with a multi-speed world, where some economies are growing and others are slowing. Some economies continue to stimulate (for example, the EU, China, Japan), whilst others (for example, the US) are
leaning towards withdrawing stimulus. This divergence usually brings added volatility into the global economy, but also provides investors with opportunities to invest in economies with more liquidity, and in economies with stronger
fundamentals. As usual, diversification remains a key ingredient to mitigating risk. Hendrie Scheun, MSc (Financial Economics) (London) is a qualified economist with wide international and local experience.
He is a financial adviser at the Namibian coast focussing on savings and investments and can be reached on 081 127 2244. Investment Consultant, Michele Arnold, BCom (Honours in Risk Management) (NorthWest University) contributed to this article.
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An der Atlantikküste,in der Namibwüste Die Metro-Hunde Moskaus Nach 16 Jahren tauchte er wieder auf!
Im Großraum Moskau leben etwa 15 Millionen Menschen. Praktisch unbekannt ist, dass in Moskau wie den anderen Metropolen Russlands eine große Zahl an streunenden Hunden leben, friedlich und von den Menschen akzeptiert. Das Streunern in den Siedlungen der Menschen gehörte in Russland schon immer zu einer ganz normalen Lebensform der Hunde. Die Moskauer Hunde haben sich aber etwas Besonderes ausgedacht. Sie haben ein ganz neues Biotop erobert: Die Moskauer Metro. Die Metro-Hunde fahren morgens aus den
Vororten Moskaus mit der U-Bahn Richtung Innenstadt. Hier kommen sie leichter an ihr Futter. Aber ihnen scheint das Herumfahren auch zu gefallen. Der Zoologe Andreij Pojarkow vom A.N.Severtsov-Institut für Ökologie und Evolution der Russischen Akademie der Wissenschaften schätzt, dass heute 35 000 Hunde in Moskau als Streuner leben. Pojarkow beobachtet die Hunde seit 1979. Sie haben sich in den letzten Jahrzehnten systematisch die Metro erobert. Sie kennen ihre UBahnlinien, wissen, an welchen Stationen sie
Musikerwitze Gibt es das Akkordeon auch in kleiner?
"Na, wie war Deine Konzertreise?" - ,,Eigentlich ganz gut, nur in Hannover war der Saal leer." - ,,Ist doch klar , da hast du schon mal gesungen..."
am Klavier. Warum? Was ist die Gemeinsamkeit von Kondom und Dirigent? "Mit" ist sicherer, "ohne" schöner...
Ein Dirigent fordert vom Hornisten solange, leiser zu spielen, bis dieser frustriert in der Generalprobe gar nicht mehr spielt. "Jetzt war es schon fast gut, in der Aufführung aber bitte Eine Jazzband spielt. noch etwas leiser!" Bassist zum Pianisten: "Pst, du, wo sind wir?" Wie nennt man einen - Pianist: "Spielt das Musiker ohne Freundin? Obdachlos... denn eine Rolle?" Ein Violinist zu seinem Freund: "Du glaubst nicht, wer mich heute angerufen hat....Karajan!" - Und, was hat er gesagt?” - “Falsch verbunden.”
Kürzeste Zeitungskritik: Claudia M. gab im Wiener Musikvereinssaal ein Konzert
Arzt: "Sie haben nur noch fünf Monate zu leben!”- Musiker: "Wovon denn?"
ein- und aussteigen müssen. Pojarkow meint sogar, dass die Hunde von sich aus darauf achten, ihr Geschäft möglichst dezent und nie etwa auf den Gehwegen oder Bahnsteigen zu erledigen – für den Berliner aus Mitte eine kaum vorstellbare Botschaft. Sie halten die U-Bahn frei von Ratten, säubern die Straßen und werden dabei auch gerne einmal von den Moskauern gefüttert. Überhaupt seien sie so etwas wie ein städtischer Reinigungsdienst. Die meisten Moskauer achten und mögen diese Hunde, selbst wenn sie zuweilen auf einer Sitzbank in der U-Bahn ihr Nickerchen halten. Die Hunde wissen, wie sie sich benehmen müssen, und seien zudem hervorragende Psychologen, meint der Wissenschaftler. Er sieht die Hunde als einen integralen Bestandteil des Moskauer Stadtlebens an und hält auch nicht viel von Sterilisationsprogrammen. “Warum sollten wir die streunenden Hunde, die immer mit uns gelebt haben, abschaffen?” fragt Zoologe Andrei Poyarkov.
Eine Schwedin hat ihren Ehering nach 16 Jahren unverhofft wiedergefunden. Sie entdeckte das verlorengegangene Schmuckstück auf einer Karotte, als sie im Garten Gemüse erntete. Eine Karotte in ihrem Garten hat einer Schwedin ihren vor 16 Jahren verlorenen Ehering wiedergebracht. Lena Paahlsson hatte den Weißgoldring seit 1995 vermisst, als sie ihn in ihrer Küche zum Backen abgelegt hatte, berichtet die Zeitung "Dagens Nyheter". Ihre Familie hatte darauf überall vergeblich nach dem Ring gesucht und dabei sogar die Bodenbretter in dem Bauernhaus in Nordschweden aufgestemmt. Im vergange-
nen Oktober erlebte Paahlsson dann eine Riesenüberraschung: Beim Ernten von Gemüse im Garten fand sie den Ring auf einer Karotte steckend. Die Familie glaubt, dass der Ring 1995 versehentlich zwischen Kartoffelabfälle geraten war, die dann auf dem Misthaufen landeten oder als Futter für die Schafe dienten. Denn sowohl Kompost als auch Schafdung wird von der Familie zur Düngung des Gemüsegartens verwendet. Allerdings passt der Ring nach den vielen Jahren Paahlsson nicht mehr, die ihn jetzt erweitern lassen will. "Ich hatte die Hoffnung aufgegeben, jetzt habe ich den Ring wiedergefunden und ich will ihn benutzten können", sagte sie.
High Tea in Henties Bay
Swakopmund (sk) Am Samstag, den 6. Juni, gibt es um 10 Uhr einen High Tea im Saal des Golfklubs in Henties Bay. Auftreten werden bei der Gelegenheit das Trio Feminale, eine Gesangsgruppe aus Henties Bay und ein afrikaanser Geschichtenerzäh-
Das schönste Erntegeschenk für die Schwedin Lena Paahlsson: ihr Weißgoldring steckte an einer Karotte.
Worte der Woche Wenn du meine Mutter auf Facebook siehst, sag ihr bitte, dass ich noch im Waschbecken liege!
ler, der dem bekannten Jan Spies ähnelt. Alle Künstler treten gratis auf, denn es geht darum, Geld für die Pflegestation in Henties Bay einzusammeln. Karten zu N$ 100,- sind bei Hennah Cronjè erhältlich (Handynummer 081 2979677)tt Das Ende vom Liede Vergessen können? Ja! Das ist die Kunst, von allen Künsten dieser Welt die erste, von allen Künsten dieser Welt die schwerste, und bist du ihrer Herr, ist alles Dunst. Ist alles Wurst, was jemals du gewesen, was du geliebt, gehaßt, getan, gefehlt, gewollt, ob sich dein Leben prunkvoll aufgerollt, ob du für andre warst bequemer Besen. Ob Sklave oder Herr, dann ist's egal, vergessen können und nicht dran ersticken, hinunterschlucken, lachen, weiterkrücken, ins Leben weiter noch ein dutzendmal.
Hennah Cronjè ist eine der Organisatorinnen der Wohltätigkeitsveranstaltung. Foto: Susann Kinghorn
Dann tut's ja nichts! Nun gut! Ich will's probieren, den letzten Lorbeerkranz will ich entblättern, das letzte Amulett will ich zerschmettern, wie man vergißt, will ich genau studieren. Und eines Tages dann ist mir's geglückt, ich atme auf in grenzenloser Leere und breche in die Knie und bete: Kehre, o kehre wieder, die du mich entzückt: Geliebte Sünde, die ich froh beging, geliebte Reue, die ich kühn genossen. Gemach, mein Freund! Dein Schicksal ist beschlossen und um dich schürzt sich des Vergessens Ring. Hermann Conradi (1862 - 1890), deutscher Schriftsteller des Naturalismus
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An der Atlantikküste,in der Namibwüste
Preisausschreiben: Shalom, Sophia Dale!
Swakopmund (sk) Hach, was geht es uns Nebelkrähen an der Atlantikküste auch im Winter gut! Ist wieder einmal ,,Waschküche” angesagt, fahren wir ein paar Kilometer gen Inland und setzen uns bei Shalom oder Sophia Dale zum herzhaften Frühstück in die angenehm-warme Sonne. Ja, liebe Leser, und wenn Sie nun ein paar Fragen bis zum 25. Mai über diese Oasen am Swakoprivier richtig beantworten, können Sie einen von vier Preisen gewinnen: 1. An welchem Wochentag und von wann bis wann ist Shalom geöffnet? 2. Was wird auf Shalom produziert? 3. Wie heißt das Restaurant auf Sophia Dale? 4. Wer sind die Besitzer von Sophia Dale? Zu gewinnen sind: 1. Ein Gutschein (Wert: N$ 150,-) für ein Frühstück für eine Person von Shalom; 2. Ein Gutschein (Wert: N$ 150,-) für ein Frühstück für eine Person von Shalom; 3. Ein Gutschein (Wert: N$ 100,-), der zum Frühstück oder Dinner auf Sophia Dale verwendet wer-
SCHADE!
Iris Grabow, die auf dem Plot Santa lebt, verkauft jeden Samstag u.a. Backware, Eingelegtes, Stricksachen und Töpferware auf Sophia Dale. Sie nimmt auch Bestellungen an. (Handynummer 0812538139). Foto: Susann Kinghorn den darf; 4. Ein Gutschein (Wert: N$ 100,-), der zum Frühstück oder Dinner auf Sophia Dale verwendet werden darf. Die Sieger dieses Preisausschreibens
werden am 29. Mai auf diesen Seiten bekanntgegeben. Übrigens schwärmen Besucher der beiden Oasen u.a. von den besonders leckeren Oliven aus der Eigenproduktion von Sha-
lom und der köstlichen Wurstware des Fleischermeisters Manfred Lüth aus dem RheinSieg-Kreis in Nordrhein-Westfalen, die auf Sophia Dale erhältlich ist. Nichts wie hin!
Die Wurstware auf Sophia Dale ist eine Delikatesse. Foto: Privat!
Wenn Sie die Leser wissen lassen wollen, was Sie hier an der Küste enttäuscht, melden Sie sich bei Susann Kinghorn; Tel. 405183 oder 081 2538850; E-Mail: susannkinghorn @gmail.com
Haltet unsere Küste sauber!
Locker vom Hocker Es ist kompliziert!
Liebe Küstenleser! Am 2. Mai ist Vekuii Reinhard Rukoro in Okahandja zum Führer der Rote-FlaggeHerero gekürt worden. Der 1954 in Otjiwarongo geborene und studierte Rechtsanwalt trat somit die Nachfolge des im vergangenen Jahr verstorbenen Chefs Kuaima Riruako an. Als traditionellen Führer darf man Rukoro eigentlich nicht bezeichnen, wie es auf Wikipedia heißt, denn der Geschäftsmann, der zuerst die First National Bank und dann das Finanzinstitut Sanlam leitete und heute Geschäftsführer des Produzentenunternehmens Meatco ist, gehört nicht zur Traditionslinie des Hauses Tjamuaha/Maharero. Als der damalige Hererohäuptling Samuel Maharero nach der gegen die Deutschen verlorenen Schlacht am Waterberg am 14. August 1904 nach BritishBetschuanaland (heute Botswana) floh, wusste er, dass er nicht mehr nach Namibia zurückkehren würde, schon allein wegen des Einreiseverbots, das die südafrikanische Mandatsregierung über ihn verhängt hatte. Deshalb beauftragte er 1920 seinen ältesten Sohn, Frederik Maharero, den in SüdwestAfrika lebenden Hosea Kutako zum Führer zu ernennen. Der Tradition nach hätte eigentlich Frederik die Nachfolge seines Vaters antreten sollen, aber Samuel Maharero muss Hosea Kutako wohl als den fähigeren Kandidaten angesehen haben. In der Tat verstand letzterer es, sein Amt als Jonglierer zwischen Aufrechterhaltung der stolzen Hererotradition und gleichzeitiger Loyalität der südafrikanischen Administration in Windhoek gegenüber auszuüben. Da die südafrikanische Administration - ebenso wie schon zuvor die deutsche Kolonialverwaltung - keine Häuptlinge mehr zuließ, wurde Kutako bereits am 1. November 1917 offiziell zum „Headman of the Herero of Windhoek and Klein Windhoek" ernannt und am 1. Juli 1925 dann zum „Senior Headman of the Herero" und damit zum Sprecher aller Herero in Südwestafrika. Begonnen hat der
Bruch mit der Tradition im Grunde bereits mit dem Entschluss der deutschen Schutztruppe, den damaligen traditionellen Hereroführer der Ovambanderu, Nikodemus Kavikunua, 1896 hinzurichten, da er gegen die Deutschen rebellierte. Den damaligen anfänglichen Schulterschluss mit Samuel Maharero, dem Gruppenführer der Ovaherero aus dem Maharero Royal House, kann man eventuell als den ersten Riss im Gewohnheitsgefüge der
II Nguvauva bis zu dessen Tod 2008). Auch innerhalb der verschiedenen Gruppen gibt es wiederum Zerwürfnisse, alles in allem eine sehr komplizierte Angelegenheit, die sich wohl nie in Wohlgefallen auflösen wird. Ramana Kandongo und Tispi Maendo, die beiden Herero, die ich
Von links: Die drei Swakopmunder Hererofrauen Tjaurombande Ujerua, Uakotoka Kandinda und Ramana Kandonga tragen stolz ihre selbstgenähten roten Kleider und Schürzen, auf denen das Bild ihres neuen Hererohäuptlings Vekuii Rukoro zu sehen ist. Foto: Privat! Herero-Häuptlingswahl betrachten. Bis heute hält der Konflikt zwischen der althergebrachten und einer modernen, ,,praktischeren” Sichtweise bei der Wahl eines Herero-Oberhauptes an. Obwohl wieder Hunderte von Rote-Flagge-Herero und etliche GrüneFlagge-Herero diesen Monat der Krönung Rukoros in Okahandja beiwohnten, blieben auch etliche - vor allem Zugehörige der Grünen-Flagge und Weißen-Flagge - der Wahl fern. Viele akzeptieren kein Oberhaupt ALLER Herero. Die meisten OkahandjaHerero (Rot) befürworten die Häuptlingschaft der Nachkommen Samuel Mahareros (Alfons Maharero bis zu seinem Tod 2012 ), die OmaruruHerero (weiß) unterstützen vor allem das Zeraua Royal House, und die Ovambanderu (grünen Ost-Herero) stehen größtenteils dem NguvauvaStamm bei (Munjuku
am besten kenne und die zu den Rote-Flagge-Herero gehören, sind jedenfalls mit großer Freude zur Wahl Rukoros gereist. Für läppische N$150,konnten sie mit dem Bus nach Okahandja fahren (ein mitgenommenes Zelt diente an dem Wochenende als Behausung) und bekamen ein großes Stück Rindfleisch, das sie auf ihrem Feuer vor dem Zelt brieten. Außer den N$ 150,-, dem Zelt und einer Decke mussten sie jeder ein Messer zum Fleischverzehr mitbringen. Die N$ 150,- reichten sogar für einen Obolus, der in einer Gemeinschaftskasse der Herero landete. Mögen die Herero es irgendwann schaffen, den Schritt in die Moderne zu machen, in den Bereich, wo Fraktionen und Gruppen eher eine Randerscheinung sind und es ums Überleben geht. Ihre Susann Kinghorn
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15 MAY 2015 BUSINESS AND COMPUTER COURSES SWAKOPMUND – WALVIS BAY – WINDHOEK Hands on practical and computer based courses are available three times per week (two hours each) in the morning or afternoon, including evening and weekend classes. The following courses start at the beginning as well as the middle of each calendar month. - C001 – Accounting on Sage One Accounting by Pastel (4 weeks - N$11,500.00) - C002 – Managing Your Own Business (4 weeks N$11,500.00) - C003 – Cash Flow Management (2 weeks N$5,750.00) - C004 – Microsoft Excel for Beginners (2 weeks N$5,750.00) - C005 – Microsoft Word for Beginners (2 weeks N$5,750.00) - C006 – Being an effective Debtors Controller (2 weeks - N$5,750.00) - C007 – Being an effective Creditors Controller (2 weeks - N$5,750.00) - C008 – Being an effective Inventory Controller (2 weeks - N$5,750.00) (Monthly payment terms for up to 12 months available) Courses are lectured on-site, in modern new class rooms fitted with laptops, an over-head projector, small cafeteria, etc. Classes are limited to 10 students so that individual attention is assured by the lecturer as well as up to two assistants. Central Enrolment Office: Joyce at 064 40 66 73 Information: www.seelenbinderconsulting.com Email: joyce.e@seelenbinderconsulting.com NAMIBIA SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING a division of SEELENBINDER CONSULTING
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Opel Group CEO Dr Neumann Announces All-new Next Generation Opel Astra Continuing an eight-decade long tradition of Opel compact models, Opel Group CEO Dr Karl-Thomas Neumann will unveil the all-new Astra at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt in September this year. Until then, only fully camouflaged engineer-
ing development prototypes will be seen, but
Neumann promises that the new Astra will
feature striking design, high efficiency and an abundance of innovations. Neumann set new development priorities for the latest Astra, which was created from a clean sheet of paper. The result is a revolutionary car that is more efficient in all respects. Space is used much more efficiently and while exterior dimensions were reduced, interior space has been increased substantially for all occupants. The engineering teams have also managed to dramatically reduce the car's weight, making it more agile while also having a positive effect on fuel consumption.
Astra Range Astra has been one of the key models in Opel's portfolio since the first derivatives drove off the assembly line. "With each generation of Astra we have managed to bring
innovative technologies from the upper class into the affordable compact segment," said Neumann. “ As a result, each generation has raised the bar in terms of safety, comfort and efficiency. Following this pattern, the new Astra will once again set standards in the compact class. Amongst others, it will be the first new Opel model to be launched with Opel OnStar's unique connected service that is ready to help and rescue you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year." The South African launch date has not been confirmed yet. More information will be made available at a Opel Group CEO Dr Karl-Thomas Neumann presents camouflaged all-new next later stage.
generation Astra prototype
Neumann also confirmed that, as the result of the greatest powertrain offensive in Opel's history, the new Astra will be powered by latest-generation stateof-the-art engines.
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Audi TT Turbo concept packs 442kW
* IOL Motoring Each year the Volkswagen group builds some rather special machinery for the annual WĂśrthersee Tour enthusiasts' gathering on the second weekend in May and, because this is a party for performance junkies it's always a runner, not a static design study. This year it's Audi's turn, and the Fellowship of the Four Rings have outdone themselves - not only is their Clubsport Turbo TT concept a serious performance car, it combines some genuinely new technology with iconic design cues (and sounds!) from the '80s. This, according to Audi board member for technical development Ulrich Hackenberg, is the hottest TT coupĂŠ ever to turn a wheel, delivering 442kW and 650Nm from its 2480cc five-cylinder
engine - that's 177kW per litre! - thanks to a biturbo combination using a conventional exhaust-driven compressor in tandem with a 'blower' driven, not by a power-sapping belt from the crankshaft, but by a 48-volt electric motor. Hackenburg says the technology is close to production-ready for the group's TDI oil-burners, but the TT Clubsport is the first time it's been applied to a petrol engine. THIS IS HOW IT WORKS The electric compressor
spins up to maximum revs almost instantly, completely negating turbo lag, and continues pushing charge pressure when there's too little energy left in the exhaust gases to drive the conventional turbo. That provides instant charge pressure, right from idle - something not even the gynormous belt-driven super-chargers on American dragracing cars can do - and boosts torque output by up to 200Nm right at the bottom of the rev range, making it possible to use a full-tilt-boogie racing turbo set up specifically
for top-end power. Finally, a shorty racing muffler, designed for minimum back-pressure, leads to a big-bore side pipe that howls and crackles and spits purple flames on the overrun like the iconic Quattro rally cars of the 1980s. The compressor motor gets its amps from a dedicated 48-volt electrical sub-system, with a compact lithium-ion battery in the boot that stores energy generated by recuperation when coasting; a DC/DC converter allows it to charge the car's conventional 12-volt electrical system as well. The power is laid down through a six-speed manual gearbox and quattro permanent allwheel drive, with its multi-plate centre clutch mounted on the rear axle for more even weight distribution. AND THIS IS HOW IT GOES The show car runs on 20-inch rims shod with 275/30 gumballs, over 370mm carbon-ceramic brake discs, and weighs only 1396kg ready for the strip, where it'll launch from 1-100km/h in 3.6 seconds and top out at 307km/h. But its big advantage is in the first few metres. Instant boost gets it 16 metres off the line in the
first 2.5 seconds - six metres (one and half car lengths) further than a comparable car with conventional turbo induction. Coilover suspension all round enables precise adjustment of compression and rebound damping, as well as ride height (there's also an electric lifting function to guard against damage from kerbs and speed bumps) while electronic stabilisation control and torque vectoring take care of the understeer inherent in all-wheel drive performance cars. The Clubsport Turbo TT is 4330mm long and runs 1736mm front and 1729mm rear track widths; at 1970mm overall it's 140mm wider than a standard TT. Its angular wings add a whole new dimension to the body shape, intentionally reminiscent of the Audi 90 IMSA GTO race car of the late 1980s, and they're open front and rear to channel cooling air over the brakes. The manually adjustable rear wing has been developed from the standardised wing on the Audi Sport TT Cup series racers. It's 200mm wider, with revised side flaps featuring a four-ring
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shifter have coral orange accents, and the alumi0-nium gear shift lever travels in a Ferrari-style open shift gate. The digital virtual instrument display is focused on the driver, who can control all key driving parameters from just four satellite buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. And the best part? Other than that seriously authoritative exhaust note (and that could easily be sorted by extending the tail-pipe to the rear) the Clubsport Turbo concept is street legal. Chew on that, Porsche GT3 RS fans.
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A. van der Walt Transport TEL: (064) 415700, FAX: (064) 415101 C/o Einstein & Edison Str, Industrial Area, Swakopmund
VACANCY: DIESEL MECHANIC SWAKOPMUND REQUIREMENTS: 路 Service, maintenance and repairing of trucks (Freightliners/lnternationals/Trailers) . Troubleshooting experience on Engine and drive train of trucks . Fault finding diagnoses - electronic system on trucks . Overhaul of engine and transmission . Recondition and replace parts . Performing general activities 路 Diesel mechanic diploma / minimum 5 years experience . Valid drivers license Salary Negotiable Please forward CV to hr@avdwtrp.com or Fax to 064 415 701 Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any response within 72 hours please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Rooms 101 & 106D, Civic Centre.
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VACANCY : BOOKKEEPER We are looking for a trustworthy and hard working person for above vacancy. Key performance: · Related general office and administration duties · Pastel knowledge · Bookkeeping - up to and including trial balance · Salaries, VAT returns, orders, etc Requirements: · Solid references · Drivers licence and own transport · Work overtime if necessary and under pressure · At least 5 years working experience in accounting field · Namibian citizen · Good communication skills with clients and office personnel Short listed candidates will be interviewed and finer details can be discussed in interview. Email CV's to : lagoonch@mweb.com.na or drop CV off at reception of Lagoon Chalets, Meersig, Walvis Bay
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VACANCY : STORE SUPERVISOR An opportunity exists for interested and qualified candidates to apply for the mentioned position at Namib Mills Walvis Bay. PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To organise and manage load to customers, supervise designated personnel and control all salable warehouse stock. KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Responsible for the planning and organisation of daily loads to customers · Compile all accompanying documentation · Supervise in co-operation with drivers that loads are secured and protected · Supervise designated personnel · Supervise daily stock count · Responsible for stock control and warehousing · Responsible for the chep pallets and pallet counts · Ensure general cleanliness of the warehouse · Responsible for the general infestation control on the premises · Responsible for the maintenance of forklifts and loading equipment · Responsible for the timeous renewal of truck licenses MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE · Grade 12 (NQF4) with 5 years' experience in Stock Control on a supervisory level OR relevant certificate (NQF5) with 3 years' experience in Stock Control on a supervisory level · Computer literate · Valid Drivers License · Good communication skills in English and Afrikaans. ATTRIBUTES · Ability to work under pressure · Good interpersonal skills · Tolerance for stress/frustration · Able to work independently · Thorough & Accurate · Supervisory Skills · Numerical Skills · Able to work after hours and weekends Namib Mills is an equal opportunity employer. The company offers in return a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits which are market related. Please send your CV and supporting documents to: hr@namibmills.com.na CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 22 May 2015
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Affordable and reliable transport offered. We do office and household furniture removal in Walvis Bay and from Walvis Bay to Swakopmund and from Swakopmund to Walvis Bay. Contact Lawrence 0813542084
SANAH NAIL TECHNICIANS Beauty is the art 3 days nail training N$ 1400.00 with full kit & certificate, uv machine included. Start your business upon completing the course. Book your space now... Quality at its best. We are situated in Walvis Bay in Sam Nujoma Ave Erf 202 or call us 081 233 2893 081 233 5391
CLASSES CLASSES: Learn how to play a keyboard and study all the aspects of music, gospel, jazz. All levels are taught one-on-one sessions. Register now! Corner Topaas Sitren Street Kuisebmond 084 482 8402 Kids classes also available! FIRST AID CLASS “A” Monthly Courses For info or bookings please email: info@allsafenamibia. com
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CONSTRUCTION CC t/a A. Nghiyavala Trading Enterprises CC, REG No. CC/2012/95 We do the following: Bricklaying ( Building Construction) Plumbing work Ceiling work Tiling work Tiling work & interlocking Painting work Carpentry (BIC) Contact us: 081 148 9348 081 280 6249 Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning For effective cleaning please call Lida Coastal Hygiene for a free quote The Chem-Dry method: Stays clean longer, Dry Faster, Healthier, No bad odours Treat your carpets! Please book to avoid disappointment. Tel 064 209 292 E-mail: admin2@lida.com.na
ELECTRICAL & GENERAL MAINTENANCE DOMESTIC & INDUSTRIAL eg@mtcmobil.com.na 081 261 4499 J.A Barnard WARSAW HAIRSALON AND FASHION BOUTIQUE We do: Hair braiding of all types of hair, selling brazillian hair and many more. Pedicures and manicures Fashion clother for men and women Handbags We are situated in Narraville 146, Mermaid Street Contact: 081 274 7097
TRADITIONAL DOCTOR: He helps with different types of problems such as court cases, love affairs, marriage problems, weak erection for men, vagina tightness, house problems. All types of STDs but not with Aids. Headaches, pain, chest pain, changing of bad luck, spiritual, Job problems, business improvement, any type of good luck. Never give up your lifeyour Doctor is there for you. Call DOCTOR MOYO 081 339 5913 House Number 471 Mandume Yandemfayo Str Mondesa Swakopmund.
PRODEL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS:
For all your renovations and construction needs with personal attention. Call for a free quote JOHANN STEYN 081 128 0848.
SERVICES
Maid Services We at your service: � Full Maids � Part time Maids � Once off Maids Full Maid (Monthly Fee) Full Maid domestic cleaning per month N$ 2436.00 Full maid office cleaning per month N$ 2836.00 Part Time Maid (Monthly Fee) 1 day per week (4 days per month) N$ 660.00 2 days per week (8 days per month) N$ 1450.00 Once off Maid Per day N$ 250.00 Call or e-mail for more information coastaldialamaid@ gmail.com
A TO Z CLEANING SERVICES WE OFFER: Daily / Weekly / Monthly Yearly Contracts For Offices / Buildings / Shops /Shopping malls // Factories/Accessible windows / Ablution Blocks / Body Corporates Etc. Contact Mr Coenie Brand Tel 081 129 7988 Office 205 036 Mail:ops@atozcleaning .com.na BUDGET CLEANERS: We o f f e r o n c e o f f cleaning for Lounge suites Carpets/Rugs Matrasses Loose chairs Machine scrub tiles Descale/Steam clean bathrooms / ablution blocks Accessible windows Exterior spray cleaning And much more!!! Contact Mrs Jenny Brand Tel 081 148 5036 Office 220 382 Mail: budget@iway.na All cleaning procedures done under supervision
LEES DIT Transport of household & office furniture Garden refuse Building material Call Harry: 081 295 1269 KITCHEN ELEGANCE: We do kitchen cupboards, BIC and all types of woodwork. We also do 3D designs and free quotations. Contact Keagan: 081 612 3519 kitchenelegance namibia.com
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Josef driving School In Swakopmund and Walvis We offer driving lessons for N$ 90 per hour or pay for more than 10 hour for N$90 per hour and get 1 hour free. N$ 150 for Natis test. Professional, friendly and patient instructor- failing is not an option. “Limited space available” Contact: 0814183595 or 0812969477.
TRADITIONAL DOCTOR: Dr. S Jeke (The Best). Bad Luck - Luck Muti Love Problems - Marriage to keep your lover just for yourself - Work problems Promotions - To get tenders and to boost your business - People don’t want to pay you back Pregnancy Problems Protection of Farms, Houses, Cars and Animals - Sexual transmitted sickness - all sickness Asthma, BP - Remove tokoloshi from bodies, houses - Men’s power sexuality - Spiritual doctors in need of more spiritual powers, etc. House Nr.(79) 3191D Fiskaal Street, Tutaleni Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay. Cell: 081 303 3149..
DO YOU NEED HELP SETTING UP A BUSINESS? Contact JFA Investments today for all you business needs. We can assist with compiling · A Business Profile · Business Plan · CC Registration · Financial Statements · Letterheads and Business Cards Call Anzelle at 081 128 4990 for fast and efficient service EK HET N 4TON , 5.2M BAK LORRIE, HET JY N VRAG? EK VERWYDER VULLIS, BOU ROMMEL, DOEN TREKKE.... ENIGE VRAG. COENRAAD FOURIE CELL: 081 337 0876 DR BANDA Powerful Traditional Doctor withna Difference: Court cases - complete matters Luck charms - Win gambling Lost lovers in days Rats, Short boys, Sendawana Catch thieves - Protection Remove witchcraft revenge Pregnancies - Business matters Both Swakopmund and Walvis bay only on request. Contact: 081 331 8007
BAARD GROUP
Baard Transport / Block & Brick baard@afol.com.na TEL: 064-274 800 FAX: 064-274 810 ∙ Blocks / Bricks ∙ Rock Face / Pavers ∙ Interlocks / Linthols ∙ Sand / Stone ∙ De-watering ∙ Hiring of earth moving Equipment “The Service Makes The Difference” NEW: Hollow 7 MPA Super Brick
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE ALSO OPEN BETWEEN 13:00 - 14:00
DR LULE Is challenging everyone who has been trying to get help but without success. Spiritual healer using ancestors powers to show Solves bad luck, financial problems, body pains, lost lovers, marriage problems, infertility, enlargements, weak erections, get loans quickly, debt cancellation, bad dreams, protection from jealousy, lucky charms, win tenders, gambling, addictions, business boosting and all forms of sickness. There is always a second chance! 100 % guaranteed results. Contact: 081 273 5194 Walvis Bay VEETRUS DRIVING SCHOOL N$ 80 p/h BOOK NOW!! Peter: 081 141 8787 081 208 7388 Valery: 081 486 1462
OFFICE & HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE REMOVAL SPECIALISTS In NamibiaHousehold & Office. Mobile: 0814093522 email: neilnkt@iway.na
PROPERTIES TO RENT TO LET: 1 slaapkamer woonstel oop plan kombuis, sitkame + balkon badkamer. Tandem motorhuis (plek vir 2 motors) Swakopmund naby Shoprite. N$ 3 750.00 p/m Water ingsl. Kontak: 081 241 1235 To Rent – small office in centre of town (Walvis Bay) to rent Available 1st of June 2015 Contact: 064-204745 / 0813420000
PROPERTIES TO RENT TO RENT: Narraville 1x Bachelor flat, one bedroom, open plan kitchen, bathroom W/E incl. N$ 2 800.00 p/m No garage. Contact: 081 220 5705 081 450 7439 FLAT TO RENT IN QUIET MEERSIG / LAGOON AREA Flat includes: 1x Bedroom (incl BIC) 1x toilet with shower 1x Kitchen (incl BIC) Alarm Electricity Available immediately. Monthly rental of N$3 750. Deposit required. Contact: 081 455 8333 TO LET: Walvis Bay, Narraville 1 bedroom, kitchen, toilet and shower. Hot water. N$ 3 000.00 p/m W/E incl. Guest room N$ 300.00 p/n Contact: 081 274 7097 TO RENT: Walvis Bay, Central Town 2x1 bedroom, open plan kitchen & sitting room. N$ 4 500.00 p/m N$ 1 000.00 deposit. W/E incl. One bedroom flat with open plan kitchen & sitting room. Pre-paid electricity, Water incl. N$ 4 000.00 p/m N$ 1 000.00 deposit One bedroom flat with open plan kitchen & sitting room. Pre paid electricity Water incl. N$ 3 000.00 p/m N$ 1 000.00 deposit Contact: 081 248 1203 To Rent – small office in centre of town (Walvis Bay) to rent Available 1st of June 2015 Contact: 064-204745 / 0813420000 TO RENT: Bachelor room in Kuisebmond, new NHE Extension, Erf no 5368 N$ 3 100.00 p/m W/E incl. Contact: 081 658 8889 081 662 2836 TO RENT: 2 bed-room flat with BIC available in Walvis Bay, as from 1st August 2014. This flat is centraltown located, just 5 minutes' walk onto CBD. This is ideal for young couple/single parent with/without kids or friends to share. Monthly rent of N$4,200.00 payable in advance. Water & electricity is included; plus one month deposit. NO GARAGE AVAILABLE PLEASE! For viewing please call – 081 127 3037
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EMMA NONGOLO KAMATOTO PROPERTIES To Let - Walvis Bay Meersig - 1 bedroom with toilet and shower W/E incl N$ 2 500.0 p/m negotiable Garage optional Hermes - 2 bedroom flat, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, lounge, water incl, pre paid electricity N$ 5 000.00 p/m Meersig - 1 bedroom flat, kitchen, lounge, stove, washing machine, toilet, garage W/E incl. N$ 4 000.00 Long Beach - 2 bedroom fully furnished apartment, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, lounge, tanderm garage N$ 7 000.00 p/m (neg) Meersig - 4 bedroom house, 3 bathrooms, tv room, big lounge, double garage plus a flat N$ 12 000.00 p/m N$ 2.2 mil for sale Contact Emma: 081 122 8067
TE HUUR: Netjiese 3slaapkamerhuis naby die waterfront. Groot leef area en kombuis. N$ 8900 + dep. Kontak 0811286095
TO LET: Warehouse Theo Ben Gurirab Street, Industrial Warehous floor space 282m² Office / store room space 142m² Available from end June Net price N$ 18 500.00 Contact: 081 127 2523 081 129 5266
Swakopmund To Let Tamariskia house 2 Bedr, 1 Bathr, Living room Kitchen, Single garage Outside Braai, N$ 5300.00 excl water / Prepaid Warehouse Size: 120 m² N$ 4400.00 excl water / Prepaid Birdsview Townhouse 3 Bedr, 2 Bathr, Living room with inside braai, Kitchen & dining area, Double remote garage, Outside braai. N$ 8800.00 excl water / pp Ocean View House 3 Bedr, 2 Bathr, Living room TV Room, Scullery, Inside & Outside Braai, Double Garage, Outside toilet. Established garden. N$ 12 000.00 excl w&L Eureka Court 2 Bedr, 2 Bathr, guest toilet inside braai, private courtyard, single remote garage N$ 6600.00 excl water / PP Longbeach To Let Sunset Sails, Semi Furnished, 3 Bedr, 2 Bathr, Living room, Kitchen Inside Braai, Balcony Stunning sea views N$ 12 000.00 excl w&L Duinesig Free Standing Townhouse, 3 Bedr, 2 Bathr, Living room, Kitchen Guest Toilet, Double Garage, Outside braai N$ 7700.00 excl w&L Contact: Ansu 081 242 9198 or Rhuan 081 333 5594 064 413400 TO RENT; Room in Nmaport. N$ 1 450.00 p/m W/L incl. Cell: 081 247 9802 081 614 1253
Langstrand – To Let. Fully furnished 3bedroom apartment, 2 bathrooms, open plan kitchen and lounge. Double garage and balcony with braai. Magnificent sea view. N$ 8000/month. Water, electricity and DSTV included. Contact 081 256 7472. HOUSE TO RENT Mondesa (NHE) Swakopmund: 2 Bedroom house, kitchen and bathroom. With alarm. Rent per month N$4000.00 + deposit of N$2000.00 Water Excl, Prepaid electricity. Contact: 081 247 5595 CONTAINERS TO BUY/ RENT and Storage Yard in Swakopmund – with 24/7 access. Office or Ablution alterations. Cowboys: 064-418150 or 081-1464770. TO RENT: Bachelor flat in Tamariskia, Swakopmund N$ 2 500.00 p/m N$ 1 000 deposit. W/E incl. Available 1 June Contact: 081 620 6921 TO LET : Newly renovated 3 bedroom house in Walvis Bay. 1 bathroom, 1 garage, big yard. N$7 200-00 p/m W/E excl. Available 1 June 2015 Contact : Jan @ 081 237 8297 TO LET: 2 bedrooms, garage, BIC, open plan kitchen W/E incl. Close to Municipality in town. N$ 6 000.00 p/m Deposit payable. Available 1 June Contact: 081 279 3178
TO LET 300m² Warehouse with offices for N$ 15 600.00 240m² Showroom, prepaid electr, could also be divided into smaller offices N$ 11 500.00 520m² warehouse N$ 23 400.00 Please call Andre 081 128 2043 or Sunelle 081 321 8123
TO RENT: Swakopmund, Tamariskia 1 bedroom flat with shower and spacious open plan kitchen. Close to the Primary School, Shops & Medical Centre. N$ 3 100.00 p/m W/E incl. No deposit. Available immediately. Contact: 081 203 5020 081 122 1516 081 613 3159
PROPERTIES FOR SALE HOUSE FOR SALE Mondesa - Swakop: Investors dream main house. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. BIC and garage. 2 Separate flats with BIC, each flat with garage. Rental income for flats N$7000. Valuation for property: N$1.4million Asking price: N$1.2million Contact: 081 261 8487 NO AGENTS FALCON REAL ESTATES · Swakopmund - Plot & Plan houses for sale. 800sqm plots plus a choice of either 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom houses. Prices vary from N$ 900 000 to N$ 1 300 000. Contact us should you wish to buy or sell property. Neville : 081 250 4808 Shamelle : 081 4788 499 Email: falconrei@iway.na Mays Trading CC For Sale Narraville, Erf , N$480 000-00 420m² Prefer Cash clients Walvis Bay, N$ 1 950 million Neat 3 bedroom house, newly fitted kitchen with gas stove Bathroom, lounge, dining room, outside room ,laundry Tandem garage plus big garage to fit boat in, high boundary Walls and very big erf. 1250m² We are urgently looking for houses and properties to sell. Contact: Tracey 0813023806 mickeymays@iway.na PRIVATE SALE: Double storey house for sale in Meersig, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan kitchen & double garage. Contact: 081 560 0246
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HOUSE FOR SALE Mondesa - Swakop: 3 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, dining room, sitting room, kitchen with BIC. Tandem garage. Price: N$850 000.00 Contact: 081 257 5073 081 444 1197 PLOTS FOR SALE: 2x Plots up for sale measuring @ 600m² each. Ideally located & serviced in new development opposite Ocean View Shell service station. Price: N$489 000.00each Raymond: 081 467 6366 La-keshia: 081 626 1940 FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR
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FOR SALE FAIRWAY ESTATE BRAND NEW!! 3 Bedr. house, 2 bathr, open plan lounge, dining with BBQ, fitted kitchen and double garage. Grab me today!! N$1.7 mil CENTRAL –BRING GRANNY ALONG!! Lovely 4 bedr. house, 4 bathr, huge lounge, dining, BBQ area leading onto a friendly garden, kitchen and double garage. PLUS Modern 2 bedr. flat open plan lounge, BBQ kitchen, bathroom, own garage. An absolute great deal!! N$2.7 million
Amanda 081 128 4836
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"Modern Design 3 bedroom house (Only 9 months old) Main bedroom En-suit 2 Full bathroom Guest toilet Tv room Open Plan Kitchen With sitting room and dinning area Fire place Scullery Outside Braai Area with own toilet Double tandem garage (Drive through) Interlocked both inside and outside(drive way) Garden Alarm System Intercom Walking distance to Pro-Ed private school Selling price is 1.85 mill Contact 0812393717/ 0855503629 FOR SALE: Fully furnished CC for sale + its properties Contact: 081 249 9168
FOR SALE BY OWNER MEERSIG – 3 BEDROOM HOUSE, 2 BATHROOM, LOUNGE, KITCHEN, INDOOR BBQ, DOUBLE GARAGE & 2 BEDROOM FLAT, INDOOR BBQ – N$ 1,880,000 MEERSIG- 3 BEDROOM HOUSE, 2 BATHROOM, LOUNGE, OPEN PLAN KITCHEN, INDOOR BBQ, DOUBLE GARAGE & 3 BEDROOM FLAT WITH INDOOR BBQ & DOUBLE GARAGE – N$2,185,000 MEERSIG – TWO DWELLINGS ON ONE ERF. HUGE 1 BEDROOM, BATHROOM, KITCHEN, LOUNGE, INDOOR BBQ, SINGLE GARAGE & 2 BEDROOM, KITCHEN, LOUNGE, SINGLE GARAGE. N$ 1,400,000 MEERSIG – HUGE 5 BEDROOM HOUSE,4 BATHROOM, KITCHEN, LOUNGE, TV ROOM, SCULLERY, 2 DOUBLE GARAGES, STAFF ROOM WITH OWN SHOWER / TOILET, BIG GARDEN AREA ERF OF 2058m². ENDLESS POTENTIAL. N$ 3,650,00 HERMES – 3 BEDROOM HOUSE, 2 BATHROOM KITCHEN, LOUNGE INDOOR BBQ, DOUBLE GARAGE – N$ 1,200,000 OMARURU WILDLIFE ESTATE – 1 PLOT – N$ 1,250,000 HENTIESBAY – ERF CLOSE TO SEA FRONT N$ 900,000 DOLPHIN BEACH – 3 BEDROOM UNIT, OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LOUNGE, 2 BATHROOM, GUEST TOILET, INDOOR BBQ, DOUBLE GARAGE. – N$ 2,250,000 CONTACT 081 609 4211/081 124 6722/081 272 9733 NO AGENTS PLEASE TE KOOP Vineta - Swakopmund Ext.8 2 Huise op 1 Erf , size 982m² 1ste huis: 4 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers (one on-suite), sit/eet/studeer kamer. Kombuis. 3 Garages. Binne en buite braai. BIC. Eie Groot Tuin. 2de huis: Dubbelverdieping, bo 3 slaapkamers, 2 badkamers (one on-suite). BIC, Balcon. Onder het 'n gaste toilet, oopplan pragtige kombuis met sitkamer en binne braai. 1 groot garage. Buite bediende kamer, eie jaarts. Klein tuin en ingang. Alles is loop afstand van die waterfront af. N$3miljoen Excl transfer costs. Geen kommissie Kontak: 081 786 0089
PROPERTIES FOR SALE Private sale Swakopmund Near new Private School Newly build house will be ready by end of June 2015 Erf 578 Sqm ;House176 sqm; garage 47.8 sqm Three bedroom house, rooms 4 x 4.4 meter Main bedroom 4m x 4,7m with sliding door to enclosed courtyard Main bathroom ensuite with corner bath, big shower, two hand wash basins and toilette Guest toilette and toilette at back of house for gardener Guest bathroom 2,7m x 3,9m with bath, shower, toilette and hand washbasin Open plan living/kitchen with build in braai Separate scullery Enclosed courtyard 21 Sqm with sliding doors from living, and main bedroom Double garage 6 x 7meter Alarm system Selling for N$ 1,85 milj Call 081 128 4612 or 081 691 1368 SEA FRONT FLAT FOR SALE: 2 Bedroom ground floor flat at Maritim for sale. Contact: 081 169 2247 Omaruru Wildlife Estates: Looking for a piece of Paradise to break away for weekends, or wish to retire in the tranquility of nature? You will love these plots with their breath-taking views and game. N$ 1.2 mil. // N$ 1.4 mil. Contact: 081-1271430 or 081-1276317 FOR SALE Swakopmund River plot: 5.9ha plot with 11 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, indoor swimming pool, entrance area, outdoor swimming pool, workshop, store room, borehole, furniture and machines also included in the selling price. N$4.5 Mil. Contact: 081 673 2664 Plot and plan sale Plot 600m2 Big spacious house, 235m2 Beautiful sea view near Mile 4. 3 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 Garages Open plan Lounge kitchen and scullery Additional Braai area Price: 1.89milj House in CC. Contact: 081 127 6049
PROPERTIES FOR SALE Fine & Country Coastal Contact: Hannelie @ 081 124 2292 Email: hannelie.s@fineandcoun try.com For Sale: Walvis Bay – Close to Duneside 3 Bedroom House 2 Bathrooms Double Garage N$ 1,290,000 For Sale: Walvis Bay – Lagoon Spacious Family Home 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom 3 Garages Erf 910 m² N$ 1,890,000 For Sale: Long Beach Ext 1 (Great Investment) 2 Bedroom Unit 2 Bathrooms Double Garage N$ 1,350,000 For Sale: Dolphin Beach Huge Spanish Styled House 4 Bedrooms all with ensuite Gourmet Kitchen Cigar Lounge Double Garages N$ 5,3 Mil Dolphin Beach: Modern & Spacious 3 Bedroom Town House 2 Bathrooms / Guest Toilet Open Plan Kitchen (Fitted) / Lounge with Indoor Braai Double Garage N$ 2,3 Mil Swakopmund: Kramersdorf New Development Only 3 Units Left POR Swakopmund Rare Find Close to Cottage Hospital Penthouse For Sale N$ 2,7 (costs inclusive) To Let: Walvis Bay - CBD Office/ Retail / Showroom 240 m² N$ 26,000 Offices Walvis Bay N$ 25,000 (inclusive of furniture) N$ 20,000 (exclusive of furniture) Offices Walvis Bay N$ 15,000 Walvis Bay 3 Bedroom House 3 Garages – N$ 11,000 Central To Let Fully furnished 3 bedroom falt, 2 bathrooms, single garage in safe complex N$ 9 000.00 p/m Water excl. Pre paid electricity Long Beach 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Double garage N$ 6 600.00 p/m Water excl. Pre paid electricity.
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PROPERTIES FOR SALE OMUKUMO PROPERTIES Walvis Bay For sale Kuisebmond 2 bedrooms house with a big erf, idle for future extension in Kabeljou for sale Potential buyer must be able to pay cash Deposit of N$ 60 000.00 and finance the rest with the bank. House valued at N$ 350 000.00 Selling price: N$ 410 000.00 preferably Standard Bank Clients Please contact for viewing 081 292 7764 081 218 9526 E-mail: omukumoproperties@ yahoo.com FOR SALE: Warehouse for sale (private) 331m², Near Build it in Swakopmund, registered in a CC. N$1.6 million (neg). Contact Divan: 081 383 2924
PROPERTIES WANTED SELLING YOUR HOME?? Get the price you want. No negotiating with buyers. No agent commissions. RENTING YOUR HOME?? Get the price you want. No negotiating with tenants. No agent commissions. Contact: 081 673 2664
WANTED GESOEK: Pale ± 7-8cm deursee en ± 3.5meter lank. Bel: 064 461 522 WANTED: Medium to small freezer. Must still be in OK condition. Contact: 064 461 522 I am looking for any person who can make for me biltong and chillibites. I have the meat. Contact: 081 313 7438 Are you out of CASH CASH CASH???? Then look no further, bring your Gold or Silver to us and we will give you instant cash on the spot. We buy Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins and Diamonds. We operate in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Henties Bay and Arandis. Contact me on 081 344 3794 081 315 9178
CARS CARS FOR SALE: 2005 Ford Ranger 4x2 difflock bakkie in very good condition. 212000km on clock but has brand new engine replaced by insurance in 2002, 2.5TD engine. N$70 000.00 Neg 2009 Ford Ranger 2.5TD, 4x4, AC 42000km on clock. Bakkie in very good condition. N$125 000.00 neg. Contact: 081 261 8487 CAR FOR SALE: 2000 Nissan V6 petrol 4x4 with Canopy, 3 Litre engine, CD player, green in colour, serviced recently, body and engine in good condition. N$75 000.00 for more details contact: 081 322 6687 FOR SALE: 2012 1.8T AUDI A4 MULTITRONIC SE LINE (White) – 65 000km, full motor plan 100 000km/5 years, new tyres, full leather, Bluetooth, SD card, MP 3, VPS, finance option available for deposit. Excellent condition. N$275 000.00 – Contact: 081 250 4644 FOR SALE: 2008 Isuzu KB250LE D/Teq Extended Cab 2x4. 73 000 km and a lot of extras. Bakkie is in perfect condition N$ 150 000.00 Please contact Len: 085 127 5941 Walvis Bay
Mercedez 200 C Compresor 2002 model In Excellent Condition. 168,000km Price N$75,000.00 negotiable
Cell: 0813944026 FOR SALE Uno, 1995 model1.4 N$14,000 Isuzu 2.0L ,2006model .with trallies N$68,000 Kia rio, 2004 model, 1.6 l, manual N$16,000 not roadworthy. BMWX3 2005 model, full house N$100,000 JEEP, 2004 model 3,7 v6, automatic .N$95,000 Toyota Tazz 1.3 2002 Model N$18 000.00 not roadworthy. Spare parts: Isuzu diesel 2.5/2.8 gearbox N$6,500 Isuzu 2.6 petrol 4x4 engine N$9,000 Isuzu 2.5Diesel Dif. N$6,500 Contact 0812585780/ 0815989989/ 064 406737
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Hier is geleentheid vir iemand met n Lorrie. Klaar bymekaar gemaakte houd TE KOOP op die plaas Leeushoek in Kunene Region. Hout wag net om opgelaai te word. Kontak: 081 627 5552
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ANIMALS FOR SALE OPREGTE BOUVIER HONDJIES Te koop (sonder papiere), slegs reuntjies @ N$ 2500 elk Dadelik beskikbaar (reeds gespuit en ontwurm) Wonderlike familie honde! Kontak Phil-Mari by 0813618464
HOUSEHOLD/ FURNITURE This 'n That We buy and sell second hand & new furniture and household appliances. We offer good money on qaulity. Sam Nujoma Town Sqaure. La Paloma Building Walvis Bay. Els 081 255 5809 Lawrence 081 324 1285
Set tyres with mugrims · 195/65/15 N$5500 ( for bakkie brandnew)
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· 205/40ZR17 N$3500 ( for sedan universal)
ACCOMMODATION Situated on 31 Avis Road Swiss Chalets offer fully equiped rooms, free wifi & 24 hours security Mini conference also available. Contact: 061 305 551 081 433 3185 E-mail: swiss.chalets@iway.na
· 235/45/R17 N$6000 (for bmw) · 195/60/R15 N$2000 (normal rims sedan 5 holes) Contact 081 25 85 780 0815989989 064 40 67 37 FOR SALE: 1x 2Ton Mobi engine crane. As new new price: N$5500 asking: N$4500.00 2x 15Litre aluminium oil dispensers new price: N$3400 asking: N$2800 1x 500litre plastic tank used for rainwater storage. new price: N$1667.50 asking: N$1000 1x Dubbel basin stainles steel table used in butchery asking: N$2500.00 OR NEAREST OFFER For viewing only weekends contact: 081 373 7614
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Miniature German Schnauzer puppies 7 weeks old and looking for a lovable home. 4 females and 3 males. We are vaccinated and comes with a puppy starter pack from vet N$2500.00 Contact: 081 455 8863 081 407 3525
DREAM NIGHT GUESTHOUSE: Walvis Bay Erf 910 Hage Geingob Street Home Away From Home Contact: 081 414 9620
TO HIRE
Hire a 5ton Skip Bin Call:081 617 7306 Omakolokoto Skip Bin Rentals & Sales OSTRICH CAR HIRE Are you in need of a vehicle? Call Ostrich Car Hire for your vehicle solution We cater for business and individual. Call: 081 236 6111 081 338 6433 Toyota & Polo
VACANCIES EARN HUGE PROFIT With Quality Oil based Perfume. Brands such as 1 Million, Reddoor, Endangered, etc Now 30ml On Special for N$ 90.00 normal N$ 130. Buy 10 for N$ 75 each Whk 0812756753 Swakop 0814787319
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Experienced Nanny Wanted – Walvis Bay We are a professional couple looking for a caring, responsible and experienced nanny to care for our three-yearold son. You will be a single, emotionally mature Namibian citizen, aged between 25 and 35 who is proficient in English with at least three years' experience in nannying, child care or au pair work. You must love children and be reliable, trustworthy, punctual and well presented. You will be required to work weekdays from Monday to Friday from 08h00 to 17h00 (school holidays) and from 11h00 to 17h00 during school days with occasional evenings/weekends for which you will be paid accordingly. We are a nonsmoking household and would prefer a person with sober habits (non-smoker and non-drinker). Flexibility, adaptability, ability to multitask, good judgmental skills, stress tolerance and high energy level are key competencies that we are looking for in the ideal nanny. Your responsibilities will include: ·Preparing meals and snacks ·Putting the child down for naps ·Washing and drying clothes as required ·Bathing the child ·Playing with the child and taking him for walks ·Reading to the child ·Some cleaning and general housekeeping duties You will need proven child care experience with official references and be willing and able to travel with the family if and when required. A driver's license and own transport will be an added advantage. A Certificate in Child Care & Development or similar qualification will also be highly regarded. Please email a detailed current CV with details of your previous nanny/au pair experience, a covering letter and written references to nannywbay@gmail.com Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 30 May 2015 for an interview
WOERMANN BROCK & CO (SWAKOPMUND) (PTY) LTD Woermann Brock is a leading Namibian Retail and Wholesale group on the lookout for an exceptional candidate for the following position at the Coast: PROPERTY ASSISTANT (Coast) to assist in the day-to-day running and maintenance management of their properties. Key Responsibilities: Property inspections, repairs and maintenance. Sourcing new tenants. General Property Admin Functions. Tenant liaison and correspondence. Liaison with Local Authority with regards to property requirements. Drafting and management of lease agreements, new tenant requirements, credit checks. Managing tenants with regards to rentals, rental increases, contract renewals, etc.
VACANCY: Working family in Swakopmund looking for white female au pair to tutor 3 children between the ages of 18months and 4years.
Key Requirements: · Must have property admin and maintenance experience. · Must be able to work under pressure. · Must be fully bilingual (spoken, written and reading) · Self-starter and the ability to work independently. · Ability and willingness to work flexible working hours. · Driver License and car is a requirement. · Knowledge of Pastel an advantage. · Good interpersonal and communication skills. We Offer: Competitive Salary, Bonus, Medical Aid and Pension Fund. Applications and CV's can be submitted to: rtoll@wbswakop.com on or before 7th May 2015. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. CFS PROPERTIES CC Vacancy Estate Agent Swakopmund / Walvis Bay Estate Agent for Selling and Letting of properties.
WALVIS BAY 20 4505 VACANCY RENTALS AGENT · 2 yrs experience in rentals · Must be a registered agent · Computer literacy in outlook, word and excel will be an added advantage · Must have a drivers license Please send your CV to: andrew@jbestates.com.na
Requirements • Qualified with Fidelity Certificate • Own Transport • Self driven and motivated • Honest Company Benefits • Above Average Commission & Benefits Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. Send 2 page CV with qualification to: Email: kp@cfsnambia.com
Candidate MUST qualify in the following criteria: · Must have valid Namibian code B driver's license · Must have clean criminal record · Must be non-smoker with sober habits · Must be good with children & passionate about educating children · Must have experience in tutoring / teaching · Must have experience with children between ages from 18month to 4years and onwards · Must be honest, trust worthy and reliable · Must be willing to work overtime · Must have traceable references Salary negotiable depending on experience. E-mail cv to hannelie@hefergroup.com
DAPHNE SWANEPOEL PROPERTIES VACANCY FOR A SECRETARIAL POSITION, * Must be computer literate * Experience in Pastel & bookkeeping * English/Afrikaans speaking, German will be an advantage * To start a.s.a.p. PLEASE FORWARD CV'S TO: daphne.dsproperties@g mail.com
SITUATION WANTED MAX KALA: Ek is dringend op soek na verf werk (paint). Bereid om enige tyd te kan begin. Kontak: 081 561 5887 LEONI: I am a 27 year old lady looking for domestic work Mondays to Fridays or 3 times a week. I clean offices as well. Can start immediately. Contact: 081 675 2089 081 757 3377 I am looking for work within Swakopmund or Walvis bay as a Chef, waiter, cleaner or cook. I have 5 years experience and kin to learn new things. Contact: 081 653 1990 SEROLDA: Op soek na huiswerk vir Maandae, Woensdae of Vrydae of Maandae tot Vrydae. Kan ook na babas omsien ek is baie betroubaar en is bereid om onmiddelik te begin.Kontak: 081 571 5463 / 081 474 4579
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J O B WA N T E D : GETRUD: I am a 30-yearold trustworthy lady is looking for domestic work for three days a week or a whole week. Can start immediately. Contact: 081745 9878
JOB WANTED: A young lady is looking for domestic work in Swakopmund. I have 4 years experience. From Mondays to Fridays. I am very hardworking can do washing and ironing and I love kids. Contact: 081 453 1725 081 319 7327 081 272 0817
JOB WANTED: I am a 30-year-old married woman looking for any kind of work, cleaning offices, shops or any other domestic work in Walvis Bay or Swakopmund. Contact: 081 296 8724 JOB WANTED: A 33-year-old married woman is looking for work, cleaning offices, shops or just domestic work. Walvis Bay or Swakopmund if there is any accommodation. Can start any time. Contact: 081 334 5830 WERK GESOEK: Christina: Opsoek na enige huiswerk, was, stryk en huis skoonmaak. kontak: 081 244 0069
WERK GESOEK: MARIANA: Ek is n 26 jarige dame wat nie rook of drink nie. Ek is opsoek na huiswerk vir 3 dae n week of n volle week. In Swakopmund. Kontak: 081 434 4685 081 376 8688 JOB WANTED: I am a 32 year old lady looking for domestic work. I am honest and hardworking. I don’t drink or smoke. In Swakop-mund. Can start any day. Contact: 081 364 9142
SITUATION WANTED JOB WANTED: Looking for work as a housekeeper, take-aways, restaurants, guesthouses, hotels or markets. All over Walvis Bay. Contact: 081 207 4056 JOB WANTED: A 35-year-old girl is looking for domestic work, guesthouses or restaurant work in Namibia. English speaking. Ready to start immediately. Contact: 081 311 3084 WERK GESOEK: Dringend op soek na werk vir 5 dae asb om kinders of ‘n kind op te pas. Het ondervinding en is baie lief vir kinders. Kontak: 081 712 8092 JOB WANTED: A 23-year-old looking for domestic work in Walvis Bay, Town, Meersig, Narraville or Swakopmund. Can start any day. Contact: 081 873 4996
SITUATION WANTED WERK GESOEK: Ek is n 42 jarige dame opsoek na werk. Enige werk, was, stryk of kantoor skoonmaak. Ek is betroubaar en kan onmiddelik begin. Kontak: 081 211 2303 081 333 7902 JOB WANTED: I am a trustworthy lady looking for domestic work in Swakopmund. Can start immediately. Contact: 081 616 2739 081 038 6463 JOB WANTED: MANIKA: I am a 31 year old lady I am currently doing domestic work for 3 days a week. I would like to work on Tuesdays and Thursdays as a Volunteer (Secretary or Office administrator) in Swakop-mund, in order to get experience. Contact: 081 396 0466
Get your life back
Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday and Wednesday at 19:00 at the Indoor Sport Centrum in Swakopmund Al Anon meetings for the family of alcoholics are run at the same time.
Your Coastal contact: 081 233 2525
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MTC sponsors Sam Nujoma Marathon again
Coca Cola Namibia Sponsorship Manager, Gordon Pokolo, Merinda Subes from Athletics Namibia (AN), Harald Fuller, AN president Alna Similo and Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) Manager of Sponsorship and Promotions Joseph Mundjindi hold the cheque of sponsorship from MTC for the Sam Nujoma Half Marathon. Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) yesterday sponsored N$160 000 towards the fifth edition of the Sam Nujoma Half Marathon. The annual event, which has always been held in the capital since its inception in 2011, will this year be held in Swakopmund on 23 May. It is open to all runners – local and international – and includes the half marathon of over 21,1 kilometres (km) and a 10km race.
Speaking at a media briefing yesterday, Athletics Namibia (AN) president Alna Similo said they have invited 14 countries within the Southern African region to participate this year, and they are hoping to attract a sizable number of runners. She said the Sam Nujoma Half Marathon has grown in
strides thanks to the generous support of entities like MTC and Coca-Cola, while not forgetting the able support from the government through the Sports Directorate and the Namibian Sports Commission. On his part, MTC's manager of sponsorship and promotions, Joseph Mundjindi said the mobile ser-
vice provider has sponsored the event to the tune of N$700 000 thus far. The CocaCola beverage company is sponsoring drinks. The senior male and female winners will walk away with N$10 000 each and the junior male and female winners will receive N$5 000 each. Mundjindi has also
called on the corporate companies in Namibia to start investing more in sports. He made the call at the launch of the fifth annual Sam Nujoma Half Marathon on Tuesday in Windhoek. Mundjindi said companies should start investing in Namibia's athletes, just as the same individuals support these companies. “We implore our fellow corporates that as corporate citizens, we have a duty to support sports in the country. It should not be a thing of affordability, but a conscious decision and an embodiment of our genetic make-up. Athletes are also our customers and they deserve better. “We should open our wallets and support them just as they so humbly spend their hard earned money on supporting us in growing our business,” said Mundjindi. He added that companies should stop waiting until athletes
become famous and only then jump on the band-wagon, and should instead nurture them from the start. “At MTC, we will continue calling on other corporates to come on board and assist sports development in the country because the more corporate citizenry comes up and opens their wallets to support sports in Namibia, the better for Namibia,” he emphasised. He further stated that their continued investment in sports contributes to the sustaining of sports programmes, indirect employment and reduction of juvenile delinquency rates. “I will be remiss if I don't mention the state of the poor, unacceptable level of sports support from the corporates. Yesterday, Minister of Sports, Youth and National Service Jerry Ekandjo, was quoted as saying that sports funding is very poor and this is a stance that we agree with,” he said.
Ekandjo last week during his budget motivation speech in the National Assembly said sports is heavily underfunded due to limited budgetary constraints. He stated that the ministry is at an advanced stage of finalising the National Sports Plan (NSP), which will spell out programmes and activities within the sports fraternity for the next 10 years. Ekandjo explained that the overall strategy for the plan is to strengthen effective sports administration, capacitate human resources, and to create a conducive environment for athletes to participate at the highest level, both locally and internationally. He said an amount of N$85 607 000 has been allocated to the Sports Directorate for operational expenses. The Sports Ministry received a total budget allocation of N$507 570 000 for the 2015/ 2016 financial year.
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Walvis Bay Golf Club News
Various Winners Alex Forbes
(fltr) Danie van Antwerpen and Stephan Jacksch
Mobile Solutions jumped in at a late stage week's individual Stableford. The month of May if I should mention a can also be called the few names with their poor man's month ridiculous handicaps, with the school holi- it should shock a few. days and the many One cannot go unpublic holidays, but mentioned, Duane still we attracted 33 Sanders, playing from players regardless of a 18 Handicap! not many regulars It is so ridiculous, being in town. almost the same as to S tephan Jacksch, think that the Storsponsor, also joined in mers will win the the fun and had some Super Rugby. handsome prizes up Others played so well, for grabs for the they got new handiwinners. caps after the days He also gave a very play, well done boys. nice auction item that 1st Danie van AntD e a n K l y n s m i t h werpen 43 points bought. He will now 2nd Pikkie Champion have life streaming 43 points with this camera 3rd Patrick Shigwele when on the road to 42 points Langstrand. It should Big thank you to be interesting mate- Mobile Solutions. rial to watch. You have been supSome players started p o r t i n g t h e c l u b the day on very inte- throughout the years. resting handicaps and It certainly does not
and sponsored last
go unnoticed. Thursday is a public holiday, Ascension Day, the club has to be closed by law. This Saturday, Jaans Stander is sponsoring an individual Stableford. Thanks Jaans for standing in. Tsumeb entries are progressing slowly. Those of you who still want to enter, please do so quickly. We want to send the names by Monday next week for preparations. Lodging can be arranged at Kupfer Quelle - the place that has camping and the Dros. Minen Holtel, was refurbished recently and is a crawling distance from the golf course.
Namibia cruise to victory over Hong Kong at ICC Intercontinental Cup Namibia's national team cruised to a convincing win over Hong Kong during their first encounter at this year's International Cricket Council's (ICC) Intercontinental Cup in Windhoek on Wednesday. Namibia went into the final day in a commanding position, needing to prevent Hong Kong from scoring 303 runs, but also taking 10 wickets. Namibia were dealt with a harsh blow prior to the game, as Tiaan Snyman tore his ankle ligaments on the previous day while participating in the teams cool down. This meant the Namibians were a bowler down, in their attempt to bowl their Hong Kong counterparts out. Hong Kong got off to a very good start, and were 48/0, before the young and talented Christopher Coombe was able to make the breakthrough. Shortly after Coombe took another wicket, Bernhard Scholtz stepped into action with two more quick wickets. Wickets now felling at regular intervals, as Scholtz grabbed another one, Burger snatched up two and JJ Smit one of his own. With eight wickets down by tea time and only
139 runs on the board. It appeared that Namibia had the match done and dusted. However, there was to be a last fight from the Asians, as Haseeb Amjab and Eshan Nawaz made life difficult for the Namibians. The Namibians were throwing everything at Hong Kong, even trying out part timers Raymond van Schoor to no avail. In a late attempt to take victory, captain Nikolaas Scholtz took things into his own hands. After he scored a fantastic 85 not out in the first innings, as well as a quick fire 29 not out in the second innings, Scholtz proved that he is the kind of captain that can lead from the front, as he took two wickets from his first two balls, leading Namibia to victory, and giving the team their first intercontinental victory of the season. On Friday the two teams will be tackling each other in the first 50 over match of the World Cricket league.
Winners of the FNB Namibia Winter Corporate League Bowls 2015
Nikolaas Scholtz.
Namibia vs Hong Kong
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Hackers Social Squash League 2015 The Hackers Social Squash League 2015 was played over a period of six weeks starting on 1April and the finals being played on 8 May. The entrants were put into teams to play each other and then all the entrants were re-arranged into 4 teams of equal strengths. A round robin was played, the points were added and then after a semi-final and final round was played. A well enjoyed social function was held after the final games with the normal speech, thanks and winners announcement. This was also a good start for the squash year as there were many newcomers to the game and squash leagues which is always wanted and well- received. The next event will not be here soon enough, was the feeling at the end. Attached pictures are of the winning team and the runner up team (of whom stayed after the games).
Alexander Forbes Golf Day attracts record number of players The Coastal Branch of Alexander Forbes, under the leadership of Cobus de Klerk, opted this year for a golf day with a difference. The idea behind the format and the day was to attract as many players as possible to play golf, enjoy the fantastic Rossmund Golf Course and to make use of the clubhouse at the 19th hole. This turned out to be the youth stamping Flook/A McLean a winning - idea, with their authority on the 91pts (c/o), 6th: D 62 players from all Longest Drives. Haimbondi/H corners of Namibia In general, some great N d j e n d j a 9 1 p t s turning up - the lar- golf was played and (c/o). gest Saturday field competition between Coming events: for a long time and the top teams was very Saturday 16 May the weather played s t i f f . T h e C l u b Standard Bank along nicely, accor- Captain, Fanus, did Betterball Scramble ding to the organi- his magic with the Drive sers. The format used scores, the players Saturday 16/ Sunday was, “Scramble on relaxed, quenched 17 May - SAGES all shots from tee to their thirsts and were Nationals - Omeya/ green,” with both welcomed with a plate Windhoek players having to putt of snacks to ward off Saturday 23 May out and add their their hunger. Novanam - Monthly scores. “Congratu- Results: Medal lations and a big Nearest to the Pins: Sunday 24 May thank you to Cobus Org van Rensburg SAGES - Stainless and his team who had (No.3), E Venter Engineering/Cashput in lots of hard ( N o . 7 ) , J F l o o k box work to make the day (No.12), M Ludeke Thoughts for the such a great success,” (No.16). Week: "The truly R o s s m u n d G o l f Longest Drives: C Els great things happen News wrote. A wide (No.5), S Bonifatius when a genius is variety of prizes were ( N o . 1 3 ) , C E l s alone. up for grabs - some- (No.18). This is true espething for the fisher- Winners: 1st: N Mac- cially among golman, the handyman, Leod/H Du Plessis fers." the gardener, the 94pts, 2nd: D Frank- “Give me golf clubs, camper and also the fort/L Kakonya 93pts, fresh air and a golfer. Nearest - to - 3rd: S Bonifatius/T beautiful partner, the - Pin - Prizes went Haitota 92pts, 4th: C and you can keep my to some of the more de Klerk/M Lideke golf clubs and the mature players, with 91pts (c/o), 5th: J fresh air.”
Winners - Alex Forbes Day
Winners: (fltr) Michelle, Doyle, Frans, Alimarie, Charlene, Charlton, Christo, Juan and Sam
Runners Up: (fltr) Raymond, Doyle, Berdina, Zeenad, Greer and Nico-Louw
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Bronze for Namibia Triathlon Team Leandrea Louw
Petrus Laubscher, who participated in the men’s category for the age group 30-34, won a bronze medal at last weekend’s African Triathlon Championship in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The rest of the participants gave their utmost, but unfortunately could not bring any medals. The results of the Namibian participants are for the youth women: Elizabeth Rossouw - 5th with a time of 00:46:35; youth men: Schalk van der Merwe - 9th with a time of 00:40:18; Henk
Rossouw - 11th with a time of 00:43:22; Junior Women: Julani Wahl - 11th with a time of 1:29:30. For the category, men u/23, Drikus Coetzee - 4th with a time of 1:59:26 (only 5 minutes behind the winner 1:54:28) The team also had quite
a few hiccups during the competition. Their baggage got lost. They only received it about five hours after the race took place on Saturday. They only had their bicycles and as luck would have it, a part of Petrus’ bicycle got broken during cargo handling. He had
to use a team mates’ bicycle. The team had to swop equipment and clothing. The South African team was very helpful by lending them equipment and lending a hand with the broken bike. The team will return to Namibia on Saturday.
(Fltr) Henk Rossouw, Schalk vd Merwe, Elizabeth Rossouw, Petrus Laubscher and Julani Wahl
Coastal fans angered by selection of National u/18 football team Marshallino Beukes
Local football enthusiasts contacted the namib times, expressing their discontent with the selection of the Namibian u/18 football team, that departed for Westphalia, Germany last Sunday. According to them none of the coastal players had been included in the team and what makes matters worst is the fact that they were not informed about trials for the selection of this team, says the unhappy football fans. “We don’t mind if our boys are not included, but this is a national team and all the regions must be included,” they expressed their unhappiness. It is further alleged that the majority of selected players are from Windhoek, “as usually it is the case.” What further enrages the coastal based supporters, is the fact that the future of these boys are being put in jeopardy, as international scouts or teams might spot their talent on trips like these. “The national selectors should really see to it
that everybody get a fair chance to be selected. This is very unfair,” one of the disgruntled football fans fumed. In their first tour game, the Under-18s will play the B Region team on Wednesday and will play their second game on Sunday, 17 May against the Prussia Munster side which competes in the third league of German football, at the Prussia Stadium. An interesting fact is that the under-18 Four Nation’s Football Tournament, between Namibia, Ghana, Germany and South Africa was hosted at Swakopmund last year. Efforts to get comment from the Namibia Football Association (NFA) in Windhoek proved futile.