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Kuisebmond residents optimistic
Mavourlene Gaes The residents of the Erongo region are concerned about the constant shack fires and the long wait for land allocation. The aspiring land owners attended a meeting at Kuisebmond Community Hall recently for an update on progress regarding their land applications. President Hifikepunye Pohamba last year
launched a national mass housing project scheme meant to benefit the low income earners. The project is already under way and will be assessed over the next two years in order to decide whether it can
be successfully implemented or if there is a need for more adjustments. The new scheme has seven categories. The largest scheme allows home owners to build their own homes. The previous “build
together” project has been discontinued amid allegations that the money was being misused and most of the houses were not completed. Earlier this year, the Ministry of Land and resettlement contact-
ed the mass housing property developers. As a result the ministry asked the Shack Dwellers Federation to come up with a document listing the requirements for their project. They handed the document over to
the Ministry in February this year. The Municipality of Walvis Bay meanwhile has written to the Shack Dwellers Federation saying that at the moment there is no land to offer members of the asso-
ciation but described the situation as temporary promising that land will be availed as soon as it becomes available. The federation has a total membership of 1 571 members in Erongo region.
Mothers & Daughters The Aitsama Khaibasen women’s group organised a Mother and Daughter tea meeting which was held at the Duinesig School Hall on Saturday. mothers and daughters to be prudent in looking after their finances and the need to plan for the future.
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Attendees were coached on financial planning and management by Old Mutual representative, Marco Vollgraaf who urged
Elder Antoinette /Goagoses gives handmade flowers to the young daughters present to hand over to the members of the group that organised the event.
A motivational speech given by Ms Anita Gaochas, a teacher from Usakos, motivated the young girls present to be focused, give priority to finishing their
studies and refrain from being part of teenage pregnancy statistics. “Don’t settle for less, aim to reach greater heights”, she said. As part of information shar-
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ing, the Nama and Damara dress codes were defined by Elders Johanna Vries and Antoinette /Goagoses. The speakers pointed out that it is important to dress
properly and decently. The mothers and daughters also accorded the opportunity to spend time with one another and appreciate the relationships.
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Youth leaders head for America Jade McClune
Cavin Finnies is a man on a mission. The emerging student leader from Lüderitz is a prominent member of the Namibian Youth Parliament and is currently on a leadership programme in the United States of America (USA) with a group of Namibian youth. Finnies is the Deputy Speaker of the 4th Session of the Namibian Youth Parliament and namib times asked him shed more light about the trip to Washington DC. Also going on the same trip are Emma Theofelus, the Junior Mayor of the City of Windhoek, and up-and-coming soccer star, Jafet Kubeb. The group is in the USA to take part in the Pan-African Youth Leadership Programme. “It is the first of its kind and we are here on a three week extensive workshop and training on civil and social entrepreneurship and community projects. The aim is to get us to learn about US culture and by the end of the three weeks we are expected to present a proposal of community engagement
projects. We stand a chance win US$800 towards the funding of the project,” the enthusiastic youth leader wrote. The youth have also had an opportunity to see some of the famous places in the US. “We visited Washington DC and we visited the Martin Luther King Memorial and other famous memorials in Washington DC. We had a meeting with Senator Jeff Flake and we discussed issues pertinent to the US involvement in Africa. We also visited different museums and we got a tour to the Capitol Building. Most exciting was the visit to the White House,” Finnies said. He admits though that some things are done a little differently over there. Without go-
Young Namibians in Washington DC, with Cavin Finnies centre ing into too much detail he elaborated; “We had a huge culture shock (to see the) relations between adults and students. We visited schools and we were shocked to see the informality in schools here.” Asked whether the current crop of politicians is catering for the concerns of the youth, Finnies said “To a certain extent, yes. Na-
mibian politicians know the power of young people and have created platforms for young people to grow. However, the current needs of the youth in Namibia right now include employment, empowerment and development in areas such as entrepreneurship.” Finnies says the status of young people in society can be improved by giving
them clear responsibilities. “Many young people don’t feel they are capable enough to take up tasks that are important to change perspectives and people’s thinking, so they do not try at all and thus young people are less inclined to do that sort of thing (accept responsibility) in their communities and our country in order to build their status.”
Photos contributed He added, “A lot still needs to be done, politicians need to pull up their socks, but both parties are responsible for the welfare of all the youth.” The leadership course will take three and a half weeks to complete and the group is expected to return to the land of the brave by 20 April 2014.
Museum hosts exhibition on reintegration The resolution of the dispute over Walvis Bay can be regarded as one of the major successes of the government of the day. In view of this, the Walvis Bay Museum created an exhibition that sought to remind the local residents, in particular our youth, the so-called “born-free generation”, about a part of their national heritage which must never be forgotten.
This is one aspect of Walvis Bay history with which the majority of the town’s residents can identify and because it is such a crucial part of our national history the Walvis Bay Museum deemed it necessary to create a special exhibition in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of this historical event. The exhibition was researched, compiled and set up by the curator of the Walvis Bay Museum, Ms Antoinette Mostert. While the sourced material was initially displayed during the recent Fish Festival, the material will now be included as part the museum’s database of information. The data stored here will be a valuable resource for future historical researchers, schools and university students. It will also feature as a mobile exhibition throughout the year to be showcased in other heritage institutions like the Swakopmund Museum, the Namibia Scientific Society, the National Ar-
chives of Namibia and others around the country to create more awareness about this issue. It will then become a semi-permanent exhibition in the Walvis Bay Museum. Walvis Bay has had a very complicated history throughout the ages. It was first claimed by Britain in 1878 when it was annexed as a British enclave and later fell under South African occupation after the outbreak of World War I. However, the struggle for Walvis Bay had come a long way by the time SWAPO petitioned for the independence of Namibia at the United Nations (UN) during the 1960’s. Terminologies such as “The Port and Settlement of Walvis Bay” became common currency during the pre-reintegration era when describing the harbour town at a time when it was often seen as merely a temporary settlement and a colonial military outpost. However, during the anti-colonial struggle and in the early 1990’s, catch-
phrases such as “Walvis Bay is part-and-parcel of Namibia” and “Walvis Bay is an integral part of Namibia” became the order of the day in national debates in the press and electronic media. The media also played a valuable role in raising the Walvis Bay issue in the consciousness of the nation. Walvis Bay was reunited with the rest of Namibia only through the strength, determination and mature man-
ner in which the government has handled the situation and together with that, the support they received from the international community, former South African liberation movements, as well as other stakeholders. The museum hopes to make an improved presentation for the next big anniversary; when Walvis Bay celebrates its 30th commemoration of reintegration a few years from now and would therefore like to appeal
Two visitors having a close look at the exhibition to local residents to please come riod in history. The information forward with more information can be recorded and stored as about the history of the town in part of the museum collection. order to generate a deeper insight Contributed by Ms Antoinette into how the people experienced Mostert, Curator of the Walvis the pains and the joys of this pe- Bay Museum
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Through the
of Tara Mette Finalist winning image - Photo contributed
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Tara believes that photography is the best way one can capture memorable moments. “The meaning behind a photograph is to stir emotions in a person. You can change the way people see the world.” Photography has always brought joy for Tara and in addition to that, she always wanted to pursue a career that would make her happy. For her this meant taking up photography as a
profession. She said, “I wouldn’t say that only one person has influenced me. There are so many different and amazing photographers out there and I learn something new from each one of them.” She also said the people who inspired her most to leap into the world of photography are her parents, “They have always helped me believe in myself and I am so thankful that they have given me this opportunity.” Tara spends most of her time with her camera, but when she is not photographing she spends time with her friends and family. Talented as she is,
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she also enjoys telling stories justifying why she enjoys most, documentary photography. “You can tell a story through documentary photography with your images and they give a deeper meaning.” Tara prefers shooting with her 50mm F 1.4 be-cause of the depth of field that the lens creates. She also uses reflectors and external flashes but loves shooting with natural light.
When asked what brand she feels is best she said Nikon, with pride. Being a photographer who enjoys documentary photography, I asked her what she takes along when she goes out to take photographs for the documentaries. “My camera bag with all my equipment and my laptop so that I can download all myphotos.”
Tara said that one of the best moments of her photographic journeys is being one of the top 10 finalists of the Sony World Photo Organisation. “We got a brief with the instructions to photograph something newsworthy. Our lecture asked a few of us if we wanted to take part in the Sony competition and gave us further
instructions on what was required to participate. All 10 of the finalists won a Sony Alpah 7 camera (full frame).” Tara will be flying to London in April to attend the Sony World Photography Awards Gala Ceremony as one of the students from Stellenbosch Academy.
Free entry to NAMAs for coastal tertiary students
The organisers of the 2014 Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) announced that they will give away 400 standing tickets to students at the coast.
This decision to provide free entrance to the students was motivated by a desire to ensure that students get an once-ina-lifetime opportunity to attend the NAMAs event, because this year, the awards ceremony is taking place in their region for the first time. The Namibia Institute for Mining and Technology (NIMT), in Arandis, will receive 200 tickets
and the Namibian Institute for Marine and Fisheries Training students will receive a total of 120 tickets. The remaining 80 tickets have been allocated to the International University of Management (IUM) Swakopmund campus. The three tertiary institutions expressed their gratitude and said that the students are excited to be attending the live
show of the NAMAs ceremony. In the past like everyone else not in Windhoek, they only watched the annual event on television. This year, people in the coastal region will be able to watch the performances live affording them an experience of a lifetime and have expressed gratitude to the organisers for their kind gesture.
“We have opted for tertiary students in order to play it safe in terms of age, so that we don’t have under-aged students at the event, because that would portray us as being irresponsible,” said Tim Ekandjo, NAMA Executive Chairman. “We have also extended invitations to the leadership of the Erongo region, the Honourable
Governor and the Mayors of all the towns in the Erongo region, so that they can come and celebrate this national event with us. I can now confirm that the Right Honourable Prime Minister will also attend the NAMA 2014 event, as will several ministers including the ministers of Sports, Arts and Culture, Fisheries and Information. We
want our national leaders to be part of such events so that they too can appreciate the effort that Namibian artists put into their art.” Ekandjo encouraged corporate organisations and the residents of the Erongo region to buy tickets. “This year the NAMAs are in your region and as host we want to see you there in your numbers. I
therefore encourage you to and get your tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment,” he said. The annual event is billed for Saturday, 3 May at the Swakopmund Sports Indoor Centre. VIP tickets cost N$500 and standard tickets N$250, available at Computicket outlets and Shoprite branches nationwide.
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Lifetime experience for youngsters Otis Finck
Walvis Bay Rotary Club and Sun Sail Catamarans treated twenty-four children from the Faith Education Centre in Kuisebmond and four Interact Club members with a unique opportunity to experience sea life when the group went on a scenic sailing trip on board the Catamaran Manatee on Saturday.
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Een van Swakopmund se oudste besighede, Schutze Liquorland, het van eienaars verwissel. Nadat mnr en mev Kurt Schütze 2 Maart 1962 die deure van Hotel Schütze en Bottle Store geopen het, het die besigheid in die 52 jaar verskeie kere van eienaar verwissel. Op 17 Maart vanjaar het mnre Braam Schutte en Roaan Badenhorst die leisels by Schutze Liquorland oorgeneem. Die drankwinkel, wat op die hoek van Libertina Amathilaen Nathaniel Maxuililistraat geleë is, bied aan kliënte ‘n wye verskeidenheid van dranksoorte en die nuwe eienaars het ‘n hele paar nuwe aanbiedinge in gedagte. ‘n Pluspunt vir diegene wat hul aankope by die drankwinkel doen, is dat daar geen tekort aan parkeerplek is nie, aangesien daar ‘n groot parkeerarea skuins oorkant Schutze Liquorland is.
Mnr Schutte noem dat hulle ‘n “Braai-shop” binne die drankwinkel gaan begin, waar in braai-lekkernye gespesialiseer gaan word. Verskillende braaivleissnitte sowel as braaigereedskap gaan ook hier te koop aangebied word. Hy noem voorts dat fynproewers in die wynbedryf hulle gereed kan maak vir gereelde wynproe byeenkomste by Schutze Liquorland. Volgens Schutte is die terugvoering van kliënte tot dusver baie goed en is hulle positief dat hierdie onderneming ‘n reuse sukses gaan wees. Hulle nooi ook alle oud-, sowel as nuwe kliënte hartlik uit om hulself te kom vergewis van die nuwe blaadjie in Schutze Liquorland se suksesverhaal.
Frieda Niilenge expressed her gratitude towards Walvis Bay Rotary Club and Sun Sail Catamarans for providing the children with such a unique experience. The Rotary Club also sponsored the school in the past with a new roof, 40 dictionaries and various books. According to Niilenge the school received an influx of students from rural areas, who cannot speak Afrikaans or English. Because of the effectiveness of the program, school principals are now sending parents with poor performing students to the Centre and they are all progressing well.
SWALLOW THIS: Captain Rudi Hass enthralled the group by feeding and petting a friendly seal that jumped on board of the Catamaran. Photos by O. Finck
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Sun Sail Catamaran Charters regularly avail sponsored trips to the elderly and community based organisations as part of their social responsibility. The group was welcomed by Sharon Roodt at the Walvis Bay Waterfront. They departed for the bird island in search of dolphins and visited the seal colony in the vicinity of the lighthouse at Pelican Point. The group of first time seafarers was introduced to some friendly seals, pelicans and seagulls while they enjoyed the fresh sea breeze at a leisurely speed of 4 to 5 knots. They were also treated to snacks and drinks. Faith Education Centre founder
THE GROUP OF YOUNGSTERS Because of the shortages of places in Walvis Bay schools, some students are attending school in the afternoon. This means that these students come to the center from 07:00 in the morning for classes and afterwards go to their respective schools at 12:00. The second group startds at 2pm. Most students are from Flamingo Primary School. Niilenge said due to the high demand, she had to hire more teachers and availed her house to create more classes after parents refused to accept that the school enrolment was full. The entire house will soon
be a learning centre and Niilinge is moving out. She is currently freelancing as a journalist for an American company that she worked for in the United States of America. “I work in the evenings on the Internet until 5 am, and then run the centre in the day. I am currently working with my campus group at Arizona States University called Millenium Development Goals, to bring more resources to Namibia. We have 72 children from grade 1-9, a worship dance group and a music group” she said, grateful that God is giving her the strength and courage to start the school.
FEEDING TIME: A seagull grabs a sardine from the hand of Catamaran Manatee crew member John Haitonga.
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• Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Book Exchange at the Mission to Seafarers. All Welcome. • Every Tuesday: Blood clinic (NAMBTS) at Welwitschia Hospital next to indoor pool. • 26 April: M.O.T.H. Escarpment Shellhole - 99th Anniversary, battle of Trekkopje. • 27 April: M.O.T.H. Escarpment Shellhole - Annual wreath laying ceremony by M.O.T.H. and German tradition verband Trekkopje 11:00. • 3 May: Ruk & Pluk Day Jol - Ring of Fire mc 3 at Atlantis Sport Club • 6 May: Interkerklike gebedskring - Katolieke Kerk om 09:00. • 14 May: M.O.T.H. Escarpment Shellhole Centre- Monthly meeting starts 19:00. • 3 June: Interkerklike gebedskring - Lutherse Kerk om 09:00. • 11 June: M.O.T.H. Escarpment Shellhole Centre- Monthly meeting starts 19:00. • 30 June: NPS - Praise & Worship - Forever Faithfull. • 1 July: Interkerklike gebedskring - Rynse Kerk om 09:00. • 1 July: NPS - Official opening - “Formal & Flashy”. • 2 July: NPS - Fountain of knowledge & SA Dance Show • 3 July: NPS - Mr & Miss NPS - “Feeling Fabulous”. • 4 July: NPS - Gala evening - “Flourishing at Fifty”. • 5 July: NPS - Mr & Mrs 50. • 9 July: M.O.T.H. Escarpment Shellhole Centre- Monthly meeting starts 19:00. • 12 July: M.O.T.H. Escarpment Shellhole - Wreath laying ceremony at M.O.T.H Monument Usakos 11:00. • 13 July: M.O.T.H. Escarpment Shellhole - Delville Wood Remembrance Church Parade 09:00. • 16 July: M.O.T.H. Escarpment Shellhole - Delville Wood Remembrance Day. • 26 July: Bethel Cong Women’s Fellowship present “July Ladies’’ with Linda van der Merwe of Channel 7. • 5 Aug: Interkerklike gebedskring - Metodiste kerk in Kuisebmond om 09:00.
WALVIS BAY * AUCTION - Bay Auctioneers, Every Saturday, Corner of Rikumbi Kandanga and 6th Street, Opposite Sea Pride. * Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Book Exchange at the Mission to Seafarers. All Welcome. * Every Tuesday: Blood clinic (NAMBTS) at Welwitschia Hospital next to indoor pool. * 26 April: M.O.T.H. Escarpment Shellhole - 99th Anniversary, battle of Trekkopje. * 27 April: M.O.T.H. Escarpment Shellhole Annual wreath laying ceremony by M.O.T.H. and German tradition verband Trekkopje 11:00. * 6 May: Interkerklike gebedskring - Katolieke Kerk om 09:00. * 14 May: M.O.T.H. Escarpment Shellhole CentreMonthly meeting starts 19:00. * 3 June.: Interkerklike gebedskring - Lutherse Kerk om 09:00. * 11 June: M.O.T.H. Escarpment Shellhole CentreMonthly meeting starts 19:00. * 30 June: NPS - Praise & Worship - Forever Faithfull. * 1 July: Interkerklike gebedskring - Rynse Kerk om 09:00. * 1 July: NPS - Official opening - “Formal & Flashy”. * 2 July: NPS - Fountain of knowledge & SA Dance Show * 3 July: NPS - Mr & Miss NPS - “Feeling Fabulous”. * 4 July: NPS - Gala evening - “Flourishing at Fifty”. * 5 July: NPS - Mr & Mrs 50. * 9 July: M.O.T.H. Escarpment Shellhole CentreMonthly meeting starts 19:00. * 12 July: M.O.T.H. Escarpment Shellhole - Wreath laying ceremony at M.O.T.H Monument Usakos 11:00. * 13 July: M.O.T.H. Escarpment Shellhole Delville Wood Remembrance Church Parade 09:00. * 16 July: M.O.T.H. Escarpment Shellhole Delville Wood Remembrance Day. * 26 July: Bethel Cong Women’s Fellowship present “July Ladies’’ with Linda van der Merwe of Channel 7. * 5 Aug: Interkerklike gebedskring - Metodiste kerk in Kuisebmond om 09:00. *************
SWAKOPMUND
• BRIDGE: Every Monday evening at 19:00 Lions Old Age Home. Contact: Ed Barbour 064-405604. • Markets at the Last Resort Centre - Last Sunday of every month. They are situated at 5 Libertine Amadhila street, one street up from the Jetty. • Swakopmund Toastmasters meets every first and third Monday of the month at the Europa Hof Hotel, Bismark Str 39, Swakopmund, Namibia from 19:00 - 20:30. • 18 - 19 April: Kiss The Bride - Namibian Wedding Expo at the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre. • 10 May: St Stefanus Roman Catholic Church presents Live Langarm Dance with B Brother’s (Rehoboth) at the Tamariskia Town Hall. • 12-30 April: Woermann Art Gallery - Fundraising Exhibition for - Restoration of church windows of German Lutheran church - Opening on Saturday 12th at 11:00. All welcome.
SWAKOPMUND
• Every Saturday: Open Air Arts Exhibition at the Mole next to Tennis courts in Swakopmund. Oil paintings - weather permitting. • Permanent Collection: Woermannhaus Gallery in Bismarck Street. Fine collection of the Swa-kopmund Arts Association’s “South West Masters’’ and contemporary Namibian art works. Open Mon-days to Saturdays 10:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to 17:00. • Swakopmund Museum: Open daily, including Sundays 10:00-17:00. • Sam Cohen Library: Monday to Friday: 08:00 to 13:00/15:00 to 17:00 and the second Saturday per month 09:00 to 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. • Art Stop Gallery, Swakopmund: Fine collection of Namibian and South African Artists. Gallery hours: 09:00 19:00 Monday - Sunday. Shop No.2 Brauhaus Arcade. • Woermannhaus - Art Gallery: Namibia - Our country-Our people • Permanent collection & selected art on offer till end of February.
Photos by O. Finck & Mikkie Kriel
ART EXHIBITIONS
* BRIDGE: Every Monday evening at 19:00 Lions Old Age Home. Contact: Ed Barbour 064-405604. * Markets at the Last Resort Centre - Last Sunday of every month. They are situated at 5 Libertine Amadhila street, one street up from the Jetty. * Swakopmund Toastmasters meets every first and third Monday of the month at the Europa Hof Hotel, Bismark Str 39, Swakopmund, Namibia from 19:00 - 20:30. *SHALOM MARKET: Every Friday and Saturday 12 kms eastwards outside Swakopmund along the Swakop river. * 18 - 19 April: Kiss The Bride - Namibian Wedding Expo at the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre. *10 May: St Stefanus Roman Catholic Church presents Live Langarm Dance with B Brother’s (Rehoboth) at the Tamariskia Town Hall. ***************
ART EXHIBITIONS
* Every Saturday: Open Air Arts Exhibition at the Mole next to Tennis courts in Swakopmund. Oil paintings - weather permitting.