18 aug namib times e-edition

Fire Magic Wows Local Residents

About300peopleconvergedattheSwakopmundAdventure Park & Paintball Centre to see fire dancers Full Circle PhenomenalwhohailfromtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.The event was hosted by Evolve Fire and Entertainment of Swakopmund,whoalsoaddedtothefire-spinningaction.

JesseHeartfromFull Circle Phenomenal said that the audiencetheyhostedin Swakopmund have been amongst the bestintheworld.

“Everyone was attentive, respectful, and enthusiastic. We absolutely enjoyed

Census to commence in September

ourselves and worked with ease with the venue and their staff, the audience participants and nonparticipants, and Zelda Lourens from Evolve Fire & Entertainment. The town of Swakopmund is great – we

enjoy the weather and the inner and outer atmosphere in general. The people are really nice, the shops and restaurants are great, and the scenery is stunning. More of the world will most certainly hear about thiscitythroughus.”

CODAC Launches Anonymous Helpline

Coastal Drug Awareness Cam-paign (CODAC) launched the Anonymous Helpline this week at Duneside High SchoolinWalvisBay.

CODAC's Anonymous Helpline will offer a safe space for individuals or family members finding themselves in the clutches of drug abuse to seek assistancewhilemaintaining complete anonymity

This is a collective determined effort to free society from the evil clutches of a common enemy, the scourgeofdrugabuse that continues to

Taxi Drivers Demonstrate Against Poor Road Conditions

cause many untold miseries to individualsandfamilies.

TheCODACAnonymousHelplinewhich is+264812456062or +264813203402, is a confidentialplatform that allows users to communicate their deepest concerns, knowing that their identity and informationwillbetreated with the utmost respect and confidentiality

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Land Reserved for Residential Extensions in Meersig / Narraville

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Mr Donald Arnolds with some of the learners at Duineside High School show off the CODAC wristband with the Anonymous Helpline numbers

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CODAC Launches

freesociety.”

NevilleAndre, Governor of the Erongo Region said at the launch that the enormity of the challenges that our government and our youth faceappearinsurmountableattimes.

“We must maintain that our greatest asset is the determinationandcommitmentofourpeopleto surmount all difficulties and take our nation forward.”

AccordingtoAndrethelevelofdrugandalcohol abuse has reached unacceptable levels in our region.“Oneofthemostworryingissuesisthat ourregionhastocontendwithitsimageasoneof thehavensforillegaldrugstrade.”

“Fifteen percent (15%) of patients admitted to the hospital had cannabis as their primary or secondary drug of choice, and cases of heroine drugabuseaccordingtoinformationfromWalvis BayStateHospital,”thegovernoradded.

He further said that given the enormity of substanceabuseintheregion,themosteffective tool to combat drug abuse is to strengthen prevention programmes because prevention is theonlycure.

“We,therefore, need to ensure that we develop effective treatment centres, and we need to do that as a matter of urgency It needs to be our highest priority to work together with all concerned parties to prevent drug abuse and the harmthatdrugscancausetofamiliesandsociety ingeneral.”

He urged everyone to treat drug and alcohol abuseasaseriousproblem.

“Known drug dealers in our communities must be reported to law enforcement authorities. We alsoneedtoworktogetherwithlawenforcement authorities to enforce drug laws and seize the flow of illicit drugs and strengthen regional cooperation to combat the cross-border flow of illicitdrugs.”

“Our youth today must tackle the challenges confronting our society and make sure that we are serious about building a caring and a drug-

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Andre said that parents have an important role to play in educating their children about the dangers associatedwithdrugs.

“It is vital for parents to support teenage boys and girlsandtomakesurethattheyhavethenecessary educationandsupporttodealwiththechallengesof life. Parents need to be vigilant and keep the communicationlinesopenbetweenthemselvesand theirchildren.

Parentsplayanimportantroleinthetreatmentand recovery process of drug addicts, as successful treatment outcomes often depend on the degree of support provided by the family Let us all act now andnotwaituntilitistoolate.”

He furthermore added that everyone has a responsibilitytoyoungpeopleinthecommunities.

“I challenge all parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, teachers, religious and community leaders, members of the media, government officials, including teachers, social workers, healthcare workers, local councillors, and law enforcement officials, to take action and ensure a drug free society Yourindividualactionseverydaywillhelp ourchildrenremaindrugfree.”

DeputymayorofWalvisBay,SaaraMutondokaon behalf of Walvis Bay mayor Trevino Forbes said that since we are in an era where mental health concerns and the devastating impact of suicide are ontherise,theneedforaserviceliketheCODAC AnonymousHelplinecannotbeoverstated.

“Our society is facing unprecedented challenges, andit'scrucialthatwecreateavenueswhereanyone seeking help can do so without fear, judgment, or the worry of their personal information being compromised.”

The mayor added that the CODAC Anonymous Helpline, are shattering the barriers that often preventindividualsfromreachingoutforhelp.

“By offering this invaluable service, we are building a support system that can help break the cycle of suffering, provide guidance, and foster resilience.”

Census to commence in September

Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) the Census implementing agent, is conducting the 2023 Population and Housing Census from 18 September to 3 November. The census is a national project which is a collective effort that demands the support and cooperation ofeverycitizen.

NSA's StatisticianGeneralandChiefExecutive Officer Alex Shimuafeni said, “at our last media engagement on the census, we confirmed that the 2023 Population and Housing Census field work will commence from 18 Septemberto3November

This time-span will includetheenumeration aswellasthePostEnumerationSurvey(PES). The Post Enumeration Survey (PES), which is a quality assurance exercise,isacriticalaspect of the census as it aimstoensurethatNSA disseminates quality statistics.”

N$700 million for this project.

TheNSAkickedoffits census advocacy in March 2023 after the Minister of Finance confirmed that funds had been availed to

conduct the 2023 Population & Housing Census.

According to Shi-

Shimuafeni said NSA started off with relevant stakeholder engagements such as the Namibian Police Force, the Namibia Defence Force, all 14 regional councils, all 14 regional governors, all 121constituencycouncillors, major local authorities in all 14 regions, Government offices, ministries, and agencies, United Nations, Embassies and High Commissions, private sector, national youth council, gated residents, Chamber of Mines and various mines, Farmers' unions and Small farmers, Fisheries ObserverAgency, the Office of the Prime Minister, and many more. “The idea was to share with them the implementation plan of the census so that they are awareoftheupcoming exercise and will be able to provide the necessary support needed. NSAis also makinguseofvariousplatforms, such as television, radio, newspapers, and social mediatospreadthecensus

message. Various census videos, and radio jingles, in all local vernaculars, have been airing on these platforms since July and will proceed until the census enumeration ends on 3 November,” statedShimuafeni.

CensusTrainingforthe 2023 Population & Housing Census officiallybeganon24July and will conclude with the mass enumerators trainingon16September

According to Shimuafeni,theaimofthe training is to equip participants with the knowledge needed to conduct and successfully implement theenumerationphase. Itisalsotheaimtotrain those who will be trainingenumeratorsin all constituencies throughout the country when the time has come. Currently, there are training sessions taking place in Swakopmund and Otjiwarongo for the PES Master Training and Training of Trainers 1 (ToT 1), respectively

The Census Master Training took place

from 24 July to 4 August while the PES Master Training is currently underway Thistrainingstartedon 7 August and will conclude on 18 August.

The 2023 Population and Housing Census requires approximately 13 000 suitably qualified persons to be employed on a temporary basis to carry out the work in the different phases of thecensus.

The temporary positions for the 2023 Census are Human Resources Officers, Enumerators (ENs), Team Supervisors

(TSs), IT Field Technicians, Community Mobilisers, and Constituency Supervisors (Css).

According to Shimuafeni, all Census vacancy advertisements were sent out through various platforms such as newspapers, NSA website, and social media. A total of 101 009 applications were received for various field staff positionsalonethrough the NSA Online Recruitmentsystem.

A further 10 485 was received for the officebased positions The recruitmentoftheEnumerators who will be trained from 8 to 16

September will be finalisedinduecourse. The NSA will inform successful applicants by publishing their names on the NSA website, Social media platforms as well as to the various ConstituencyOffices.

According to Shimuafeni, census is sending outSMSstoensurethat thenationisawarethat there is a census, NSA is using SMS's as a meansofspreadingthe message to the nation to inform the nation that there is a census this year, what the census is all about and to request the nation to play their part and indeedbecounted.

Some of the CODAC team members, fltr, Fabian Langenhoven, Josef Haufiku, Aina Nghipuilepo, Martella Diederiks, Ubenicia Langenhoven, Viano Alweendo andAshton Nash

At the back is Josef Haufiku, Martella Diederiks, Ubenicia Langenhoven,Ashton Nash, , Aina Nghipuilepo and Viano Alweendo with Anne Einbeck the Principal at Duneside High School, Fabian Langenhoven, Hon. Neville Andre, Governor of the Erongo Region, Walvis Bay Deputy Mayor Saara Mutondoka and Claudia Lofty-Eaton in front at the launch of the CODAC'sAnonymous Helpline

muafeni, NSA is having a budget of about

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Taxi Drivers Demonstrate Against Poor Road Conditions

Taxi drivers hosted a peaceful demonstration and handed over a petition to theWalvis Bay Municipality citing the poorroadconditionsonWednesday.

AnanisMbango,whoreadthepetitiononbehalf of the taxi operators stated that they are dissatisfied with the road conditions in Kuisebmond and the roads leading to the variousfishfactories.

“There is discrimination when it comes to budget allocation for road maintenance by our localauthoritycouncilwhenitcomestoroadsin Kuisebmond. We have observed with great concern, progressive and high standard road maintenance in town areas and Union Street plusmanymoreotherroadsintown.Something needs to be done as a matter of urgency.” He explainedthatmajorityoftheirclientsarefrom Kuisebmond,thusleavingthemnochoicetouse thedilapidatedroads.“Weappreciatethework done at the intersection of Hanna Mupetami Road and Sam NuyomaAvenue and we would like our local authority to extend such projects to Kuisebmund before the situation gets out of hand. We previously gave suggestions as to what could be done to pothole hot spot areas which was not considered. We are not making unnecessarydemands.”

The operators hosted the demonstration on the corner of Agaat Street and Volstruis Street in

Kuisebmond,toshowcasethepoorconditionsof the roads. “Our cars get damaged. We already mustmakedowiththelittleweget,andthenwe have use that to repair our cars, because that's howbadourroadsare.Thisstreet(AgaatStreet) hasaspeedhumpwhichisbarelyvisible.There are no road markings, and soon enough there willbeanaccident.”

Councillor Richard Hoaeb, the chairperson of the management committee of the Walvis Bay municipal council accepted the petition on behalfofthemunicipality “Weareallstruggling with the road infrastructure, for years. The municipality is not silent or ignorant about it. Budgetallocationhasbeenmadetotacklethese matters. Through the budget consultations we did in the different suburbs, we indicated the moneyallocated,alongwiththedifferentstreet names that will be tackled with this budget. It costscouncilalotofmoneytojustfixtheaging infrastructure.Additionally, our sewage system is very old, and needs to be fixed. This is also somethingwearebusywith.Pleasebearwithus, wehavenotneglectedanysuburb.Everysuburb willbetakencareof.Itisaprocess,notonceoff. Ittakestime.”

He also urged the rate payers to pay their accounts on time. “We have a huge number of outstandingdebts;ifwedon'thavethatmoneyin our coffers, how can we fix the various challengeswearefacing?”

on this great achievement.

We wish you continued success.

The taxi drivers demonstrating against the poor road conditions.

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Ananis Mbango (middle), reading the petition to Walvis Bay Municipal Councillor Richard Hoaeb.

The taxi drivers complaining about the height of the speedhump inAgaat Street.

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Gender Mainstreaming Tackled

In an effort to combat all forms of discrimination against women, parliamentarians gathered in Swakopmund for a three-day workshop on gender mainstreaming and genderresponsivebudgeting.

Through the course of the two days, the parliamentarians were to reflect on gender equality, gender mainstreaming, genderresponsive budgeting, and empowering female parliamentarians in fostering legislation and policy to promote gender mainstreaming and affirmative action.

According to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor PeterKatjavivi,thisworkshopis under the auspices of the ConventionontheEliminationof all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and is being hosted by the National Assembly of the Republic of Namibia in partnership with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).

Katjavivi said, “as we all agree, the subject of gender mainstreaming is a key topical issue that transcends all sectors of our society as it deals with the empowerment of women, the amplificationoftheirvoices,therealisation of their rights as well as creating for them a justifiable spaceamongsttherestofthesociety to equally partake in all responsibilities like their male counterparts.”AccordingtoKatjavivi, Namibia's Parliament has shownthatitwantstotreateveryone equally, and it joined hands with others to break down the things that hold women back. “We've fought against unfair treatment, and we've moved forward together Namibia has takenadeliberatedecisiontoenforce affirmative action in equal parliamentary representation of men and women through the zebra-style. Although this practice was spearheaded by the governing party, SWAPO, it is being advocated to become the

norm across the political divide,” said Katjavivi. He further said, there is a movement to en-force women empowerment in all institutions in the country, especially in leadership positions Namibia subscribes to and believes in the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of DiscriminationAgainstWomen.“We are therefore aiming for an equal andfairworldwhereeveryonehas thesameopportunities.”

Inconclusion,Katjavivisaid,“we are going to use what we learn to make sure everyone thinks about genderequality Weintendtocraft policies and legislation that will foster and facilitate gender mainstreamingtoenforcegenderequality Inequalmeasure,weintendto have gender-sensitive national and institutional budgets that are indicative of programs and projects aimed at facilitating affirmative action toward gender mainstreaming. Quite often, we might have a desire to enforce an action but we need to go beyond talkingaboutit,toactuallyappropriating funds which we can use onprogrammestodowhatwesay weintendtodo.Thatiswherethe concept of gender-responsive budgetingbecomesfundamental.”

The Governor of Erongo Region Neville Andre Itope commended the parliamentarians for always choosing to host their workshops in the Erongo region. Itope said although the presence of the parliamentarians in Erongo region hashelpedinthetourismrecovery strategy,extendingtheworkofthe parliamenttothelocalcommunity iscommendable,“becauseleaders intheregion,wehosted,presented activities relevant to the various standing committees and exposed the committees to the various projects implemented by the Namibiangovernment.”

Land Reserved for Residential Extensions in Meersig/Narraville

According to Richard Hoaeb, chairperson of the managementcommitteeoftheWalvisBaycouncil the land in Meersig Extension 3 measures about 123 263 m² and Narraville Extension 15 measuring 250 134m². “The Development Bank of Namibia requested land to be allocated in MeersigExtension3andNarravilleExtension9. However, Narraville Extension 9 was part of the expression of interest invited for private developers to submit their interest to service extensionsinNarraville.NarravilleExtension15 was then identified for DBN for the envisaged township extension instead.” He furthermore explainedthatintheirapplication,DBNindicated that they wanted to be allocated land in Walvis Bay to enable them to undertake a feasibility study “The DBN provides housing delivery financing to Local Authorities. This financing arrangementincludesthat,thelandtobeserviced remains council property and housing developmentwouldbefinancedbycommercialbanks. However,afterthefeasibilitystudy,theDBNcan finance servicing of the land. To kick start the

project in Walvis Bay, the DBN requires two piecesoflandtobeallocatedtothem.Thebank will provide Project Preparation Funds that will beutilisedforafeasibilitystudy Thesefundsare providedongrantprinciples,andcouncilwillnot havetopaybackanymoneyapprovedunderthis fund.Theonlyrequirementtoaccessthisfundis the allocation of land to the Development Bank ofNamibia.”

Hoaebaddedthatoncethefeasibilityassessment hasbeencompleted,afurtherreportwithrecommendations for the project will be submitted to councilforapproval.

“Thiswillincludepartnershipontheprojectand or retaining of certain erven for Council and building of top structures.” Conditions attached to the principal approval include that the feasibilitystudybecompletedwithinsixmonths from the date of council approval. “Once this matter has been completed a comprehensive report with recommendations be submitted to council for consideration of the final arrangementoftheproject.”

The Walvis Bay municipality granted in principle approval to the Development BankofNamibia(DBN)forthedevelopmentofresidentialextensionsinMeersig andNarraville.

Parliamentarians seen in Swakopmund at the Gender Mainstreaming Workshop included (seated from left to right) Lydia Kandetu (Secretary to the National Assembly), Professor Peter Katjavivi (Speaker of the National Assembly), Gotthard Kasuto (Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development and FamilyAffairs) and Hilary Gbedemah, UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of DiscriminationAgainst Women (CEDAW) expert.

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Walvis Municipality Rescinds Land Sold to Defence Ministry

The Walvis Bay municipality rescinded a decision made in 2013and2014toselllandtotheMinistryofDefence.

According to Richard Hoaeb,thechairperson of the management committee of the Walvis Bay council said thatatitsmeetingon7 May 2013 resolved to sell erf 4745 Walvis BaytoMinistryofDefence, at a purchase price to be determined after the valuation has beenreceivedfromthe Ministry of Lands and Resettlement, be approvedinprinciple.“A comprehensive report withrecommendations wassubmittedtocouncil after the valuation was received, for the sale of the erf to the applicant. Council at its meeting held on 18 November 2014 resol-

ved that Erf 4745 Walvis Bay, 9,0243 ha in extent, be sold by private transaction to MinistryofDefencefor N$7860000.”

He furthermore explained that the council resolution was communicated to the Ministry ofDefence.“Theapplicant did not accept the conditions of sale and did not advertise the sale by private transaction for objections in terms of the Local AuthoritiesAct,Act 23 of 1992. The applicant was further advised to execute the conditions asperourletterdated18 November2014,failure thereofthatcouncilwill beadvisedtocancelthe

proposed sale. In response, Ministry of Defence has requested for30daystorevertto council.” The councillor said that until now the ministry has not communicated with regards to the placements of the adverts andeventualsaleoferf 4745 Walvis Bay to them “Given the above poor performanceoftheapplicant, itisrecommendedthat Council rescind its resolutions dated 7 May 2013 and 18 November2014forthe saleofErf4745Walvis Bay to Ministry of Defence, and that the ministry be advised accordingly.”

Municipal Team Commended for Ensuring Sewer System Maintenance

Thetirelessdedicationofthe Municipalteam Swakopmund from the works department in upholding a clean and efficientlyfunctioningsewersystemwithinthetownhasnot goneunnoticed.

The Swakopmund Municipality's Public Relations Officer, Linda Mapupa saidtheteam'srecentinitiativeinvolvingthecleaningofPumpStation19in OceanViewSpariscommendable.“TheMunicipalteam'sdedicationtotheir work is evident through their consistent efforts in ensuring the optimal operationofthesewersystem.Theirinvolvementinthisprojectshowstheir dedication to the community's and the environment's.” Mapupa said by ensuring the health and safety of residents, these workers' efforts play an instrumental role in maintaining the town's appeal and liveability “The diligence and commitment displayed by the Municipal team in performing these crucial tasks are indeed praiseworthy and deserving of recognition,” concludedMapupa.

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Let's talk mental health

LocalNarravilleresidentCharlezeFarmer,aregisteredPsychologicalCounsellor and Employee Wellness Specialist recently hosted a free ladies event with the theme'InvestinginMe'.

Farmerexplainedthat she has experienced an increase in the number of people reachingoutforcounselling.

“Many do not understandwhattheyare going through and howtogetthroughit.I believeitisimportant that one should take thetimetounderstand yourselfandthenseek helpforbehavioursor illnessesthatyoucannottreatbyyourself.”

She explained that events such as these creates awareness on mentalhealthwhichis important.

“Weneedtotalkmore aboutmentalhealthso that people become more used to the term andtheideaofhaving a healthy state of mind More imporantly, when they realise that they are

experiencing mental health issues, that it is as easy as making an appointment to see yourdoctorforaflu.”

Aside from creating awareness, there is a lotthatcanbedonefor peopletobemoreopen when it comes to their mental health and that ofothers.

“We can start with the youthandchildrenand teach them about the concept. Make it part of Health Education. Also, we can educate ourselves on these issues and then educateothers.

Lastly, donate your time to a charity or organisation that is involved in assisting peoplewiththeirmental health. See how they do things and get involved.”

“We need to destigmatise mental illness.

Do not label the person as the illness, rather see them for whotheyareandshow your support Then people will be more open to seek help as opposed to being afraid. If we talk more andspreadacceptance, then we will break the silence that surrounds mentalhealth.”

At the event, Farmer shared alarming statistics pertaining to suicides.

“According to official local government figures provided to Voice of America by the relevant authorities, Namibia recorded 512 cases of suicide in the year 2020, 496in2021and510in 2022. That averages nearly 10 deaths per 100 000 people. In 2022,thistranslatesto about 1.4 deaths per

day.”

“Suicide is a sad reality It is one of the deaths that is 100% preventable. I believe support is key in this instance. As a community we can show support through support groups at for example local institutions and churches, highlighting places of support and where people can go for help.”

Farmer explained that in Namibia, the prevalence of mental illnesses is estimated at 25.6% and is expected todoubleby2025.

“The main drivers of mental illnesses in Namibia have been attributed to abuse of illicit drugs and alcohol, chronic infections as well as socio-economic factors among others.”

“Mybigdreamisthat our community will one day have centres that cater for those who need help with their mental health, institutions that will cater for everyone, whether they have access to medical aid ornot.”

Sheaddedthatitisnot a weakness to seek help, but rather a strength.

“Sometimes the stig-

ma around mental health is bigger than the mental illness. Let us support each other, it is the only way we willwinthisbattle.”

Additionally, she said that although she hosted the event and was the speaker the community of Narraville really jumped in tosupportthecause.

“The Lutheran church hall where the event was hosted was offe-

red for free, along with the sound equipment by Kayo Investments, the décor by Jannie Bouwers and the catering was also sponsored. It is all deeply appreciated, even the dry and canned food donations made to the Home away from Home charity organisation.”

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Charleze Farmer, a registered psychological counsellor and an Employee Wellness Specialist during the event.

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Alexforbes Renews Sponsorship To Support Childhood Cancer Awareness At The Yellow Ribbon Festival

Alexforbesreaffirmsitscommitmenttocombatingchildhood cancer by increasing its sponsorship to N$85 000 for the upcomingYellow Ribbon Festival. In collaboration with the CancerAssociation of Namibia, this annual family-oriented eventaimstoraiseaware-nessandextendsupporttochildren battling cancer. The 2023 Yellow Ribbon Festival will grace the picturesque coastal town of Walvis Bay on 2 September 2023.

Stéfan du Preez, Managing Director of Alexforbes Namibia, underscores the company's unwavering dedication: 'We are honoured to once again, stand with this worthy cause. Childhoodcancer'simpactis profound, touching families and communities deeply. Our partnership with the Cancer Association of Namibia reflects our commitment to heightenawarenessandcontribute to the ongoing battle against this disease.'

The Yellow Ribbon Festival promises a vibrant assortment of activities, including livemusic,a20kmfun cycle,anda2km,3km, and 5km fun walk. Attendees can anticipateavarietyofstalls, captivatinggames,and sports activities, along with children's entertainment. This multifacetedfamilyfunday providesaplatformfor participants and visitors to unite, standing in solidarity with children in their fight againstcancer

Community support playsavitalroleinthe

campaign against childhoodcancer

'Alexforbes remains dedicated to positively impactinglives,andour involvement in initiatives like the Yellow Ribbon Festival echoes our core values,' du Preezemphasised.

'Especially in challenging times, we recognise the importance of uniting and offering unwavering support to thoseinneed.’

Theenduringeight-year partnership between Alexforbes and the Cancer Association of Namibia has witnessed steadfast support for diverse cancer-related initiatives. This collaboration has significantly raised awareness and provided essential resources for cancer patients and their families.

Thefestivitiesaresetto unfold at the Atlantis Sport Club, offering attendees a delightful experiencewhileadhering to all necessary health and safety measures.Theopenday hoursarefrom08:00to 15:00. Tickets for the YellowRibbonFestival are available at N$20 andcanbesecuredfrom

CAN Erongo via email at erongo1@can.org.na or by calling 064 461 271.

Entry fees for the fun walk and fun cycle are N$50 for adults and N$20forchildren.

Alexforbes extends a warm invitation to the community, urging active participation and contributionstothesuccess of the Yellow Ribbon Festival. Each individual's involvement holds significant powerinraisingawarenessandprovidingvital support to children affectedbycancer

AboutAlexforbes

Alexforbes is a financial services group that empowers individuals, employers, and retirement funds with insightful advice and solutions that impact lives.

Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Alexforbes is dedicated to making a meaningful difference. For more information, please visit www alexforbes.com

About the Cancer Association of Namibia(CAN)

TheCancerAssociation

of Namibia (CAN) is a devoted organisation committed to combating cancer's farreaching consequences throughout Namibia

Founded in 1968, CAN collaborates with the

community to drive essential initiatives, including research, health education, compassionate care, and support services.As a registered Welfare Organisation and 'Incorporated

Association not for Gain,' CAN strives to alleviate the impact of cancer on individuals, families, and communities.

Through advocacy, education, and welfare

efforts, CAN works towards a future where cancer's burden is significantly reduced For more information, please visit www can.org.na

Bush Café Family Restaurant Maak Nuwe Deure Oop / Nog ‘n Onvergeetlike

Ervaring is Antique-Shiek Café

BushCaféFamilyRestauranthethuldeureweeroopgemaakbyhulnuweperseel inWalvisbaainasesjaarbydieLagoonChalets.Diekulinêretoevlugsoordisindie bekwameeienaarskapvanDaphneenPhillipBlaaw,'npaartjiewathulhartein dieskepvan'nopmerklikeeetervaringuitstort

AsjyBushCafésenuwe perseel, gelee in 111 Theo-Ben Gurirub straat betree,wordjydadelikin 'n warm, uitnodigende atmosfeer gehul Die essensie van hartlike huisgekooktekos,liefdevol bekend as "Boere kos," vul die lug 'n Unieke merk aan hierdie restaurant, is dat die kos met liefde deur Phillip self voorberei word, wat deel,"kookismypassie. Ekleefmydroom,virmy werkeknie."Sykulinêre reis het as 'n jong seun

begin met sy ma in die kombuisaansysy,'nband wat ontstaan het tot 'n lewenslangetoewyding.

Van vroeg in die oggend tot laat ure, verwelkom BushCaféFamilyRestaurant gaste om sy uiteenlopende aanbiedinge te ervaar Diehersienespyskaart bevat nie net aanhangerssegunstelingenie, maar ook nuwe byvoegings wat 'n heerlike paletavontuur belowe. En vir die pizza liefhebbers is daar 'n roep tot aksie: "Bestel daardie Pizza

NOU." Die spyskaart se vernuwing is toeganklik op die Facebook-blad, BushCaféFamilyRestaurant.

Ontbyt, pizza, en steakhousesmaaknet'ndeeluit van die diverse keuses op die spyskaart. Opwindend genoegsalBuffettebinnekort op Sondae debuteer, wat die kulinêre reis vir almalwatvoetindiedeur sit,verderverbeter Verder,beplandiepaartjie om pottebakkery in die mengsel te bring waar gaste n seleksie van ver-

skillende grootes fase, koppies, bordjjies en pierings kan kies om te verf voordat dit in n oond gebak word, terwyl hul heerlik kan smul aan peuselhappies. Die paartjie se toewyding om goeie kwaliteit teen selfs beter pryse te bied, skyn deur in elkegereg.

WanneerjyverderasBush Café beweeg, wag nog 'n juweel by 22 On Main Gastehuis Hierdie elegante plek, weggesteek in Meersig, stel 'n Antiquesjiek cafe - ervaring

bekend wat gaste na 'n vervloë era van verfyning vervoer Binne hierdie luukse omgewing, bekoor die kafee nie net deur sy heerlike aanbie-dinge nie, maar deur'nheleervaring.Gasteworduitgenooiomterugte stapintydendieatmosfeervandieAntique-sjiekCafe teomarm.

Hier word gaste ontvang met die vriendelikheid en warmtevanDaphnehaarself,endiegevoelvan'ndame, ma,vrou,ofvriendinwordgekoester Temiddevandie onop-houdelikegejaagvandiedaaglikselewe,bieddie Antique-sjiek Café 'n toevlug van kalmte en ontspanning. Versiermetantiekeporseleintee-koppies enborde,verteldietafelsselfstoriesvandieverlede. 'nBetowerendekenmerkvanhierdiekafeeisdiedames wat byeenkom, dra “kopdoeke", terwyl hulle hartlike lagte deel en gekoesterde herinneringe skep. Die Kopdoek & Konfyt Antique Sjiek Café vertoon met trots 'n heerlike verskeidenheid tuisgemaakte koeke, tert-jies,enskons,almalele-gantgepaarmet'nkoppie teewatinvoortreflikevintagekoppiesbedienword. Vir diegene wat 'n buiten-gewone ervaring soek, reik die Kopdoek & Kon-fyt Antique Sjiek Café sy warm omarming uit, deur damesgroepe op Woens-dae en Saterdaevan09:30tot16:00tegas-heer,wat'nintieme same-komsverseker

DieheropeningvanBushCaféopsynuweplekendie betowerende atmos-feer van die Kopdoek & Konfyt AntiqueSjiekCafébeloofpassie,toe-wyding,enliefde watdeurDaphneenPhillipBlaawingegooiword.Elke besoekbelowenienet'nfeesvirdiesmaak-papillenie, maar'nonderdompelingin'nwêreldwaarkos,geskiedenis, en kameraderie saam vleg om gekoes-terde herinneringeteskep.

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Team Erongo Heading to National Debate Championships

TheErongoRegionalDebateTrailssaw a total of 15 schools participating for a spot to represent the region at two National Schools Debate Championships slatedforSeptember

At the trails Duinesig High School clinched firstplace,followedby Martin Luther High School and in third placewasKuisebmond SecondarySchool.

Selma Kayawala from Duinesig High School was the overall best speaker, followed by Isira Kandetu from Martin Luther High School and in third place was Mwadinohamba Nghimwatya from Kuisebmond SecondarySchool.

The Erongo Regional Debate Team was selected at the trails and includes Selma Kayawala, Isira Kandetu, Mwadinohamba Nghimwatya, Adele Mkunguana Vivienne Rukira, Panduleni Karongee and Paulus Sethie with Mr Sakarias, the Debate Team Coach.

The top ten debaters were also announced and are Selma Kayawala, Isira Kandetu, Mwadinohamba Nghimwatya, Adele Mkunguana, Vivienne

Rukira, Panduleni Karongee, Paulus Sethie, Gerson Neumbo, Grace Monteiro and NdilimekeKatoma. The team will first travel to Otjiwarongo for the MVA National Debate Championships which will be hostedbytheOtjozondjupa Education Directorate from 11 –15September Thereafter, at the Namibian Ports Authority Maritime Week another national debate championships willtakeplacefrom26 – 30 September This debate competition will see the 14 regions of the country competing against each other and will be hosted in collaboration with the Namibian Schools Debate Association,whichisanonprofit organisation affiliated with the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture to carry out the mandate of debate activities in Namibianschools.

RezoningofErf705Swakopmundand Portion27ofFarmNo.163,Swakopmund

TakenotethatStewartPlanning–Town&RegionalPlanners intends to apply, on behalf of the registered owners, to the Municipal Council of Swakopmund and/or Environmental Commissioner,and/orUrbanandRegionalPlanningBoardfor permissionofthefollowingapplications:

Erf 705 Swakopmund (Corner of Windhuker Street and LibertinaAmathilaAvenue):Application for the deletion and/or alteration of conditions, rezoning from “Single Residential”withadensityof1dwellingunitper900m²to “General Business”, and consent for a “Resident Occupation” (Doctors Practice). Application for an EnvironmentalClearanceCertificatetochangetheuseoflandfrom residentialtocommercial.

Portion 27 of Farm No.163 (Plot 27 Swakopmund): Applicationforthedeletionand/oralterationofconditions, rezoningfrom“Agriculture”to“Special”topermitaSolar Power Plant and uses listed under the “Agriculture” zoning, and consent to proceed with development while the rezoningisinprogress.

Theabovementionedapplicationsaresubmittedintermsofthe Urban and Regional PlanningAct, 2018 (Act No. 5 of 2018), the Swakopmund Zoning Scheme, as amended, and the EnvironmentalManagementAct,2007(ActNo.7of2007).

Takenotethat–

a)thecompleteapplicationslieopenforinspectionattheTown Planning Department of the Municipality of Swakopmund situated on the corner of Rakotoka Street and Daniel Kamho Avenue,orcanbedownloadedfromwww.sp.com.na/projects;

b)anypersonhavingcomments,representationsand/orobjectionstoanyapplication,mayinwritinglodgesuchobjections and comments, together with the grounds thereof, with the ChiefExecutiveOfficeroftheSwakopmundMunicipalityand with Stewart Planning within fourteen (14) days of the last publicationofthisnotice;

c) Written comments, representations and/or objections must besubmittedbeforeoron 17:00Friday,15September2023 totheaddressesprovidedbelow

LocalAuthority

ChiefExecutiveOfficer Municipalityof Swakopmund POBox53Swakopmund 13001 Namibia jheita@swkmun.com.na

Applicant

StewartPlanning Town&Regional Planners POBox2095WalvisBay 13013 Namibia otto@sp.com.na

The top ten Erongo debaters.

Photo contributed

Leandrea Mouers

Keeping Up with the Walvis Junior Town Council

TheWalvis Bay JuniorTown Council (JTC) is a force to be reckoned with.With variouseventsinthebagandalotmorestilltocome,the2023councilwillsurely leaveamark.

The Namib Times satdownwiththeJTCJuniorMayor Taimi Nghuutola and JTC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mary Vries. Both are learners at Flamingo SecondarySchool.

The duo explained that the council have hosted a few eventsthusfar

“WalvisBaydoesnothavearecreationalcentreforthe youthandwe'vedecidedtofillthatgap,bybringingthe youth together and having fun without resorting to alcoholordrugs.We'vehostedamovienight,whichwas a big success, and a Learners Representative Council (LRC)'slunchwheretheleadersofthedifferentschools cametogether.”

The biggest fundraiser each year for the JTC is the Mr andMissTeenWalvisBaywherePreciousNangolowas crowned as Miss Teen Walvis Bay and Gabriel ShikongowascrownedasMrTeenWalvisBay

“Atotal of 17 contestants participated and our Mr and MissTeenisdefinitelyenjoyingtheirreignthusfar.” Additionally, the JTC got to work in the community wheretheygaveaplayparknearDunesideHighSchool afreshcoatofpaint.

“Wealsovisitedafewschoolstotellthemmoreabout what the junior town council is and how the different schoolsandlearnerscangetinvolved.”

ForSeptember,anumberofeventsarelinedup,withthe firstonebeingamentalhealthseminarsettotakeplace on20SeptemberattheNarravilleCommunityHall.

“Othereventsincludeaspellingbeeon22September,a debatecompetitionon23Septemberandafoodfairon 30September,settotakeplaceattheWalvisBayCivic Centre. This is for the learners to come together, have fun and showcase their entrepreneurial skills. In October, we'll be hosting a ball dance, although we haven'tsetadateyet.Thiswillthenbeourfinaleventas thecouncilfor2023.”

On a more personal level, as junior CEO, Vries stated thatwhensheinitiallyjoinedthecouncil,shewasseton becomingajuniormayorbutlateronaseniormemberof

thecouncil.

“But later on I challenged myself to do something I haven'tdonebefore.It'sbeenabusyyetveryproductive year I will definitely miss all the bonds we've created overtheyearsascouncil.It'sbittersweet,knowingthatin afewmonthsIwon'tbeCEOanymore.”

The junior mayor added that it's all about getting out of yourcomfortzone.

“ThiswasoneofthethingstheformerjuniormayorJasmineSitzer,alwaysemphasised:getoutofyourcomfort zone, there is beauty beyond the comfort zone. When I firststartedoutIdidnotseemyselfasthejuniormayor, but before I started working towards becoming junior mayor I asked myself whether I wanted this position to helppeopleorjustforthesakeofcarryingafancybadge. Beingonthejuniortowncouncil,looksgreatonyourCV butitneedstobetakenseriousbecausealotofpeoplecan behelpedandyougettorepresenttheyouth.”

Vries advised her fellow learners to be determined and simplybethemselves.

“Youhavesomuchpotential.Tapintothat.”

“Getoutofyourcomfortzone”,Nghuutolaadded.

The junior deputy mayor is Nelao Hangula, from InternationalSchoolofWalvisBay,deputyCEOisMichaela Yala from De Duine Secondary School, secretary is SoniaNghilunanyefromDunesideHighSchoolandher deputy is Dominikus Placidus from Duinesig High School.

JazzmanPieters(DuinesigHighSchool)isthetreasurer, his deputy is El-Shaddai Mugabe (Duneside High School),LiamAllen(WalvisBayGymnasium)servesas the PRO and his deputy is Leon Liyembelo (Tutaleni HighSchool).

The HR and deputy is Sinclair Halupe (International School of Walvis Bay) and Josephine Lifumbela (De DuineSecondarySchool),respectively

The full video interview with the two young leaders can beviewedonYouTube@NamibTimesNewspaper

The play park the junior town council re-painted. Photo contributed

Mary Vries, the junior CEO of the Walvis Bay Junior Town Council and Taimi Nghuutola, the junior mayor of Walvis Bay Photo Leandrea Mouers

The Mr and Miss Teen Walvis Bay beauty pageant was a huge success.

Photo contributed

Leandrea Mouers

“TO MORE SUNLIGHT, MORE CANDOR AND MORE UNAHAMED CONVERSATION”

Training the Leaders of Tomorrow

The Walvis Bay Gymnasium class of grade six recently attended a leadership camp The weekend camp that washostedatGoanikontes saw 23 learnerstestingtheirleadership and teamworkskills.

At the camp the learnersreceivedtraining, hadtoworkingroups, andalsohadsomefun by playing paintball andabseiling. This camp usually takesplacebeforethe head prefects for

grade seven is announced. The criteria includes whether the learner has respect for themselves, their peers, teachers and train-

ers,respectforother adults, food, nature and the environment. Other important characteristics are being cooperative

and helpful, wellmannered, and responsible. Confidenceisalsoof the utmost importance.“Thegradesix class really enjoyed

thecampandlearned alot.

The weekend was tough, but so were they”, Teacher Adri Lubbesaid.

NOTICE

JDR Consulting and Trading Trust herewith intendstoapplytotheSwakopmundMunicipal Councilforthe“ResidentOccupationSpecial Consent”, to operate an “administrative office” on the premises of Erf 2430, Swakopmund Extension 8 (70 Turmalin Street) as provided for in terms of Clause 6 of the SwakopmundZoningScheme.Detailsofwhichare obtainable from the General Manager: Engineering&PlanningServices.

Any person having any objection against such application should lodge such objection/s in writing and within 14 days of the last publication to the Swakopmund Municipality and theapplicant,duringnormalbusinesshours. Closingdateforobjectionsorcommentsis: 12thSeptember2023.

ContactPerson:MrJ.Roux,Cell:0812178833

E-mail:rjohan210@gmail.com

or Mr J.Heita(Manager:TownPlanning) Tel:+264(64)4104403

The grade 6 class of Walvis Bay Gymnasium. Some of the activities the learners did while at the camp at Goanikontes. Photos contributed

Leandrea Mouers

NOTICES & VACANCIES

ESTATENOTICE

Inthe Estateofthelate Hendrina Johanna Ferreirawhodiedon3 July 2021 and was residingat 24Mayfair

Avenue Helena Heights Cape Town 7130, Republic of SouthAfrica.

Creditors and debtors of the above Estate are requestedtolodgetheir claims against the Estate or pay their debts to the Estate at the undermentioned addresswithinaperiod of 30 (Thirty) days as from date of publication of this advertisement.

PIETERHAMMAN

Legalpractitioners Altstadthof

15LibertinaAmathila Street

POBox2148

Swakopmund (Ref:PFH/ae/MAT19531)

MUNICIPALITYOF WALVIS

BAY

Notice is hereby given in terms of section 63(2)(b) of the Local authority act, 1992 (Act 23/1992), as amended,thattheCouncil of the Municipality of Walvis Bay intends to sell private transaction Erven 5998-6056, 6071-6090, 6102-6164, 6166-6219, 6165,5986 and 5987 Narraville, Extension 16 totopazConstruction.

DESCRIPTION

Erven5998-6056 6071-6090,6102-6164 6166-6219,6165,5986& 5987Narraville

AREA

80,557m²

PURCHASEPRICE

N$4,032,683.42

Full particulars pertaining to the lease will lie for inspection by interested persons until *Tuesday, 29 august 2023 at room 29, Municipal offices, kuisebmond For more information, Mrs S Satchipiacanbecontacted at telephone (064) 2013232 during office hours.

Written objection, duly motivated to the intended transaction must be r e c e i v e d b y t h e undersigned before or at 12:00 *Friday, 01 September2023.

JRMANALE

ActingGeneral Manager: Community&Economic Development

MunicipalOffices

CivicCentre

NangoloMbumbaDrive

PrivateBag5017

WALVISBAY

Fax:(064)209714

NOTICEOFTHECONSENT APPLICATIONINTERMSOFTHE WALVISBAYTOWNPLANNING SCHEME

CONSENT: Self Catering ON ERF NO: 4374

TOWNSHIP/AREA: Fairways STREET

NAME&NO:BunkerCloseNr.5.

In terms of the Walvis Bay Town Planning Scheme, notice is hereby given that I/we, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect/establish on thesitea/an:anSelfCatering.

Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, FirstFloor,Rooms101&105,CivicCentre.

Any person having any objection to the approval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager: Roads and Building Control, (Town Planning), Private Bag 5017,Walvis Bay and the applicant, in writing, not later than 8 September 2023

NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: ZaskiaWeber,POBox9001,WalvisBay email:zaskia@westtoeast.info

MUNICIPALITY OFWALVISBAY

Noticeisherebygiven in terms of section 63(2)(b) of the Local Authorities Act, 1992 (Act23/1992),thatthe Municipality of Walvis Bay intends to lease,byprivatetransaction, a Portion of Farm38toPyrostine Trading Enterprises CC.

Description aPortionofFarm38 Area(m²)

10000

LeaseAmount N$8900.00permonth plusN$1335.00(15% VAT)

Full particulars pertaining to the lease will lie for inspection by interested persons until *Tuesday, 29 August 2023 at room 45,MunicipalOffices, Kuisebmond.

For more information

Mrs Merinda /Keis can be contacted at telephone (064) 201 3235 during office hours.

Any person objecting to the proposed lease, may in writing lodge an objection together with the grounds/ motivation thereof, to theManager:Housing and Properties at the above address or to Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay, before or on *Friday, 8 September2023at12:00.

JackManale Manager:Housing andProperties

Tel:(064)2013338

Email:jmanale@ walvisbaycc.org.na

NOTICEOFTHECONSENT APPLICATIONINTERMSOFTHE WALVISBAYTOWNPLANNING SCHEME

CONSENT: Cash Loan ON ERF NO: 4615

TOWNSHIP/AREA: Kuisebmond STREET

NAME&NO:GendevStreet.

In terms of the Walvis Bay Town Planning Scheme, notice is hereby given that I/we, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect/establish on thesitea/an:anCashLoan.

Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, FirstFloor,Rooms101&105,CivicCentre.

Any person having any objection to the approval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager: Roads and Building Control, (Town Planning), Private Bag 5017,Walvis Bay and the applicant, in writing, not later than 1 September 2023

NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Paulus NdeshipandaAmukwaya, P O Box 2015, WalvisBay email:yamukwayah@gmail.com

MUNICIPALITY OFWALVISBAY

Noticeisherebygiven in terms of section 63(2)(b) of the Local Authorities Act, 1992 (Act23/1992),thatthe Municipality of Walvis Bay intends to lease,byprivatetransaction, a Portion of Farm 37 to HSA InvestmentCC.

Description aPortionofFarm37 Area(m²) 2000

Lease Amount Excluding 15% VAT (N$) N$1780.00

Full particulars pertaining to the lease will lie for inspection by interested persons until *Tuesday, 29 August 2023 at room 45,MunicipalOffices, Kuisebmond.

For more information

Mrs Merinda /Keis can be contacted at telephone (064) 201 3235 during office hours.

Any person objecting to the proposed lease, may in writing lodge an objection together with the grounds/ motivation thereof, to theManager:Housing and Properties at the above address or to Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay, before or on *Friday, 1 September2023at12:00.

JackManale

Manager:Housing andProperties

Tel:(064)2013338

Email:jmanale@ walvisbaycc.org.na

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FISHING

POSITIONS–WALVISBAY

Introduction

VenmarFishingislookingtofillthefollowingposition

DebtorsandInventoryclerk

The debtors and Inventory clerk will coordinate the entire order cycle to ensure smooth planning and delivery of customer orders, ensure accurate information is communicated between internal departments, transporters, and customers. The incumbent will be responsible for developing relationships with logistics companies and the respective warehouse- and production teams to understand their needs as internal customers. The incumbent will guide the allocation of finished product into the logistics chain and coordinate its delivery to customers. The function includes a rangeofresponsibilitiesincludingbutnotlimitedtotransportprocurement,inventory reconciliation,exportandshippinglogistics.

MinimumRequirements

•Minimum3yearsdebtorsprocessingandinventoryrelatedexperience.

•Relevantqualificationsarepreferred.

•Knowledgeofallmodesoftransportregulations,compliancestandardsand INCOTERMS

•Abilitytobuildandmaintainrelationshipsisessential.

•Musthaveexcellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationandinterpersonalskills.

•Knowledgeofandproficiencyinenforcinginternalfinancialcontrolsaroundstock control,salesandprocurementwillbeadistinctadvantage.

•Knowledgeofbulkcommodityshippingandrelatedportoperationswillbeanadded advantage.

•Goodcommunicationskills–writtenandoral(English)

• Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc), Pastel Evolution,Asycuda)

•Namibiancitizen

Forjobspecificationoftheadvertpleasevisit: www facebook.com//77consultorhttp://venmar.com.na/contact-us.html

Applicants meeting the requirements are invited to send their CV and supporting documentsasonePDFattachmenttothefollowingemailwiththerelevantreference: Email:recruitment@seventy7consulting.com

Reference:77Rec138

Contactperson:KarolinaNamawe

Contactdetails:0814423206

Closingdateforapplications:22August2023

VACANCY

WalvisBayBulkTerminal(Pty)Ltd,anEqualOpportunityEmployerandadivisionofGrindrodTerminalsinWalvis Bay, is a company operating within the ports of Namibia, and hereby invites suitably qualified individuals to apply forthefollowingposition:

OPERATIONS MANAGER (REPORTING TO THE GENERALMANAGER)

JOB SUMMARY:

All material handling, storage and movement operational processes in its entirety of the business in a cost effective and efficient manner

Scope of the Position (including, but not limited to):

GENERALRESPONSIBILITIES

· Operations of all plant and equipment in area of responsibility

· Yard and quayside operations.

·Handling,storageandmovementofmaterial.

·Operationsofallrelatedequipmentinareaofresponsibility

·Operationsofallconveyancesystemsinhis/herareaofresponsibility

·Supervisionofalltransportersinsidethefence,loadingandoff-loadingmaterials.

·Co-ordinationofrelevanttransportersinsidethefence,loadingandoff-loadingmaterials.

·Hazardousmaterialscompliance.

·Managessubordinatesinordertoachievecompanyobjectives.

·ManageandimplementHSEinaccordwithcompanyprocedures.

OPERATIONS

· Receiving, storage and dispatch of bulk or break-bulk cargo.

· Oversees overall process, adhering to relevant instructions and guidelines relating to vessel ops, rial/road ops, screening, and stock control. This includes stockpile planning.

· Maintains and co-ordinates adjustments in overall and individual processes while still keeping relative time frames and specified conditions.

· Takes appropriate action under unforeseen circumstances.

· Keeps accurate records of adjustments made, using relevant documentation.

· Improves on all processes continually

· Identifies and manages operational risks.

CONTAINER LOADING/OFF LOADING

· Oversees overall process adhering to relevant instructions and guidelines.

· Individual processes controlled according to specified conditions.

· Maintains and co-ordinates adjustments in overall & individual processes while still keeping to relative time frames and specified conditions.

· Confirms relevant adjustments carried out with concerned individuals who are informed thereof.

· Takes appropriate action regarding deviances from the desired.

· Keeps accurate records of adjustments made, using relevant documentation.

· Obtains operating procedure concerned with process adjustments and ensures correct implementation.

· Informs appropriate people of potential and/or actual problems.

· Informs other areas of possible impact related to relevant problems.

· Co-ordinates help where needed.

· Solves the problem with minimal loss and waste.

HEALTH, SAFETY, QUALITY, RADIATIONAND ENVIRONMENTAL

· Maintains SHREQ requirements within area of responsibility

· Maintains and enforces adherence to PPE requirements.

· Investigates SHREQ incident reports, implement corrective measures and follow up.

· Maintains and enforces adherence to NNR requirements.

· Maintains and enforces adherence to ISO systems requirements.

HR MANAGEMENT

· Ensures that there is a common understanding of the vision by the whole organisation for the purpose of achieving the organisation's strategic objective.

· Coaches and counsel's staff.

GENERAL

· Maintains technical and operational communication with clients.

· Ensures effective communication with all operational staff.

· Adheres to, controls and checks budget for department.

· Investigates all incident reports, implements corrective measures and follows up.

· Maintains and enforces procurement processes for area of responsibility

· Ensures that month end provisions match income and expenditure.

· Documents monthly performance – key business drivers.

· Liaise with Service Providers.

ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH RELEVANT LEGISLATION

· Monitors and ensures compliance to Occupational Health & Safety regulations.

· Monitors and ensures compliance to Labour Law legislation.

· Monitors and ensures compliance with other relevant legislation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:

· Grade 12 with Computer Literacy

· Fluency in oral and written English and preferably in national language

· Degree (Operations / Management / Logistics)

· Electrical Qualification

· Minimum 3 – 5 years similar working experience or related industry

· Namibian Citizen

KEYDIMENSIONS:

· Management and Leadership Skills.

· Initiative and pro-active & hands on.

· Accountability and responsibility

· Time Management.

· Results & strategic thinking capabilities.

· Accuracy

· Behavioural safety conscience.

· Team & interpersonal diversity skills.

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

· Understanding of tasks involved to maximize optimum productivity

· Basic knowledge of company machinery infrastructure and handling procedures.

· Awareness of Labour Law / Occupational Health & Safety

· Physically fit.

· Operational supervisor experience (an advantage).

· Ports & shipping working knowledge preferred.

VACANCIES

NAMPORT is a leading strategic and dynamic institution facilitating trade for national development. We are unique in our trade and operate in a highly competitive global sphere. Opportunities are available for creative and high potential individuals who have the zeal to learn, grow and contribute in a high-performing environment. As a reputable Employer of choice, we offer competitive rewards and prospects in return.

If you are passionate about leading high-performing teams and unlocking individual potential, we invite you to apply for the following positions at the Port of Walvis Bay:

EXECUTIVE: INFORMATIONAND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Department: Information and Communication Technology

CHIEF LEGALADVISOR & COMPANY SECRETARY

Department: Office of the CEO

MANAGER: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & MARKETING

Department: Commercial

MANAGER: TECHNICAL SERVICES

Department: Port Operations

Women and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply and will be given preference. To apply, and for more information on these vacancies, please visit our website at or www.namport.com/careers/ apply through the Namibia Integrated Employment Information System (NIEIS) at https://nieis.namibiaatwork.gov.na/

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 25 AUGUST 2023

No hand delivered, emailed, or faxed applications will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Enquiries and applications should be addressed to:

Executive: Human Capital | Namibian PortsAuthority | P O Box 361 | Walvis Bay | Namibia Tel: 064 – 208 2204/ 2371

VACANCIES VACANCIES

Pegasus Hydrocarbon Supplies cc Vacancy- Depot Administrator (Walvis Bay)

Company background Pegasus Hydrocarbon Supplies cc is a dynamic entrepreneurial driven company responsible for the Sale and Marketing of the Castrol range of Lubricants and bulk fuels within the Retail and Commercial segments in Namibia.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall day to day office administration of the Coastal Depot.

• Duties include, daily invoicing, stock reconciliation and deliveries.

• Assist with sales of lubricants and fuel.

• Ad-hoc duties as required from time to time by management.

Essential Requirements

• Must be a self-driven individual with strong communication skills.

• Must be computer literate and have sound knowledge of Pastel.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Namibian Citizen.

• Should be honest, transparent, ethical and a team player

• Valid Driver's licence.

• Forklift handling experience is essential.

• Should have sober habits.

Closing date: Friday 25 August 2023

Applications should address their CV's to: Pegasus Hydrocarbon Supplies cc Coastal Sales Manager- att. Quintin Maritz E-mail- Coastalsm@pegasushs.com Only short listed candidates will be contacted. No CV'S will be returned

VACANCY: Bookkeeper/Accountant/Audit Clerk

Location: Walvis Bay, Namibia

ASmalltoMediumsizeAudit/AccountingPracticeinWalvisBayrequiresa competent bookkeeper/accountant/audit clerk for various clients of the business.

PersonalRequirements

• Experienceinanaccounting/auditfirmenvironmentpreferred.

• Background of accounting essential. Accounting at grade 12 level a minimumrequirement.

• Relevant degree/diploma in accounting or studying towards such degree/diplomawouldbebeneficialfortheapplicant.

• Knowledge of Pastel (or similar accounting package), Excel, Word and Outlookessential.

• Shouldbeabletoworkunderpressure,un-supervised,prioritisetimeand multitask.

• Musthaveavaliddriver'slicence.

PrincipalAccountabilities

• Accounts function to Trial balance, reconciling cashbooks, journals, reconciliations of creditor's statements, salaries, and completion of statutory returns and preparation of monthly management accounts and auditwork.

• LiaisonwithclientsandReceiverofRevenue.

The successful candidate will be part of a small team of professionals and will report directly to the Partners.The ideal candidate should be able to work unsupervised and have good social skills

Applications to be submitted by no later than 25August 2023 to mulynshr@gmail.com. Only short-listed employees will be contacted.

VACANCIES VACANCIES

VACANCY

Simonis Storm Securities (SSS), a member of the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX), is a leading Namibian financial services firm providing Stockbroking, Wealth Management and Corporate Finance advice since 1996.

We are looking for a:

Wealth Advisor - Swakopmund

VACANCIES

NAMPORT is a leading strategic and dynamic institution facilitating trade for national and regional development. We are unique in our trade and operate in a highly competitive and volatile global sphere. Opportunities are available for creative and high potential individuals who have the zeal to learn, grow and contribute in high-performing environment. In return, we offer competitive rewards and prospects as a reputable employer of choice.

If you are resilient and passionate about unlocking individual potential and leading high-performing teams for improved employee engagement and organizational growth, we invite you to apply for the following positions at the Port of Walvis Bay:

SUPERINTENDENT: GENERAL CARGO OPERATIONS

Department: Port Operations

Peromnes Grade: 07

SUPERINTENDENT: CONTAINER TERMINAL OPERATIONS

Department: Port Operations

Peromnes Grade: 07

SUPERINTENDENT: ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Department: Port Engineering

Peromnes Grade: 07

SUPERVISOR: ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Department: Port Engineering

Peromnes Grade: 08

SPECIALIST: ENTERPRISE RISK

Purpose of Role

The Wealth advisor takes full responsibility of the relationship with existing (geographically defined) clients as agreed and defined and liaise closely with the dedicated relationship manager on the servicing responsibilities between the functions, as well as other in-house and external complementary support and services enabling a holistic wealth management approach.

Minimum qualification & experience

! An Honours level (4 years tertiary) qualification in financial planning, business administration, finance, business and/or investment economics or similar/ related

! 6 years in investment/wealth advisory roles

! A CFP/CFA certification or similar investment/wealth management oriented post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage

Please send us your CV and a cover letter at this stage; we will only require proof of qualifications at the interview stage. Please also note that screening will include formal assessments.

CLOSING DATE: 25 August 2023 to:

The Head of Wealth

Financial Planning / Estate Planning / Retirement Planning / Investment and Portfolio Management

A leading stockbroker and wealth manager since 1996. A member of the Namibian Stock Exchange.

Department: Risk Management

Peromnes Grade: 07

REGISTERED NURSE

Department: Risk Management

Peromnes Grade: 09

CORPORATE STRATEGY & PERFORMANCE OFFICER

Department: Office of the CEO

Peromnes Grade: 08

Women and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply and will be given preference. To apply, and for more information on these vacancies, please visit our website at www.namport.com/careers/ or the Namibia Integrated Employment Information System (NIEIS) page at https://nieis.namibiaatwork.gov.na/

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 25 AUGUST 2023

No hand delivered, emailed, or faxed applications will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Enquiries and applications should be addressed to:

Manager: Talent | Namibian PortsAuthority | P O Box 361 | Walvis Bay | Namibia Tel: 064 – 208 2371/ 2316/ 2255/ 2506/ 2307

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E-MAIL:smalls@namibtimes.netORswk@namibtimes.net

CLOSINGTIME:10:00daypriortopublication

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WBH leads Namib Diesel Social Squash league

After rounds 4 and 5 played on last Wednesday and Friday respectively

WoermannBrockHardware(WBH)areintheleadofthe NamibDiesel SocialSquashleaguehostedattheBuccaneersSquashClubinWalvisBay.

Theleaderboardafterlastweek'sgameare,1.WoermannBrockHardware83; 2.FCS76;3.Bitstream74;4.Baywash67;5.FireBolts64;6.Supatronix63;7. GatewayLogistics62;8.VenmarFishing59and9.NamibDiesel52. There'sstillalottoplayforsogoodlucktoallinthesecondhalf.

Theresultswereasfollows:-

VenmarFishing[3]vsNamibDieseldraw[3]

WoermannBrockHardware[3]vsFCS[3]

Baywash[4]vsSupatronix[2]

NamibDiesel[4]vsBaywash[2]

FCS[4]VSSupatronix[2]

VenmarFishing[4]vsFireBolts[2]

WoermannBrockHardware[5]vsGatewayLogistics[1]

Namibia Rugby Finds Strength in Dunes of Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay is renowned for the abundance of its wildlife.

Whales bask offshore whileflamingos,peli-cans and Damara terns all shelter in the tidal lagoon. Look closely of an evening in the dunes, just as the sun is setting, and you may also catch a glimpse of Namibia's future rugby stars practisingtheirdrills.

Namibia became independent in 1960 but its long association with neighbouring SouthAfricameansthat rugby has been infused into the nation's sportingDNA.KuduRugby Club is just one that caters for all levels. It wasfoundedin1961by a group of workers watching the kudus –the local name for antelopes–duringtheir travels by train from Cape Town to Walvis Bay: it now has over 120registeredplayers. The men's first team plays in the NRU Premier League and includessometopplayers like current internationalChadPlatoand 22-year-old Giovanni Izaakswhoputsinthree tosixhoursoftraininga dayinabidtoreachthe toplevel.

“My dreams are to work my way up to being a professional rugby player,” said

Izaakswhoalsocoaches the Under-11 boys' team.“Iwanttoplayfor the national 15 and national sevens squads. After I retire I want to coach to give back and help boys who don't have the necessary help or facilities.”This year theKudushavereached the national semi-finals in Windhoek onAugust 19 where they will face Trustco United. Kudus haveneverwonthetitle buttheybelievethiswill betheiryear

NAMIBIA COACHED BY ALLISTER COETZEE

The reserve team has also made it through to the semis as has their women's team who will face off against Wanderers Bokkies. Even if Plato fails to make the finalsquadfortheworld Cup Kudus will be representedinFranceby the presence of Chrysander Botha, assistant to coach Allister Coetzee who used to be in charge of the Spring-

boks. Botha left Walvis Bay for a professional playing career in South Africa and England, whereheturnedoutfor Exeter

The Welwitschias are into their seventh successive World Cup buthavetheunenviable record of never having wonapoolmatch.They haven't lost all 22, however Four years ago the arrival of Typhoon Hagibis in Japan led to the can-

cellation of their match against Canada, technicallymarkeddownas a 0-0 draw The closest they came to victory was in 2015 when they were edged 16-17 by Georgia. It was a long way from the 142-0 thrashingtheycollected fromAustralia in 2003. They met New Zealand in2019whentheywere oncemoreontheendof a hammering, this time 71-9 — but they did have the small consola-

Picture left: Emil Dorgeloh

MINISTRYOFTRADE &INDUSTRY LIQUORACT,1998 NOTICEOF APPLICATIONTOA COMMITTEEIN TERMSOFTHE LIQUORACT,1998

(Regulations 14, 26 & 33)

Notice is given that an application in terms of the Liquor Act, 1998, particularsofwhichappear below, will be made to the RegionalLiquorLicencing Committee, Region Erongo.

1.Nameandpostaladdress of applicant: Moegamet NaeemFortune,P.O.Box 1727,WalvisBay

2. Name of business or proposed business to which application relates: ClubSunset.

3 Address/location of premises to which application relates: 146, 6thStreetWalvisBay

4. Nature and details of application: Special LiquorLicense

5. Clerk of the Court with whom application will be lodged: Clerk of the Magistrate’s Court, WalvisBay

6. Date on which application will be lodged: 18 August2023

tion of leading the All Blacks by putting the first points on the board thatday Uruguay is their most realistic chance of picking up a maiden victory this timearound as they are in Pool A alongside Italy, hosts France and, yes, New Zealandonceagain.

By Garrin Lambley © AgenceFrance-Presse

7 Date of meeting of Committee at which application will be heard:

11October2023

Any objection or written submission in terms of section 28 of the Act in relation to the application mustbesentordeliveredto the Secretary of the Committee to reach the Secretary not less than 21 days before the date of the meeting of the Committee at which the application willbeheard.

and Michael van Lingen after their Namib Diesel Social Squash league game played at Buccaneers Squash Club in Walvis Bay

PlayersofFNBKudusRugbyClubrunduringdrillsonthesandduneinNarraville,WalvisBay,onJune6,2023.

Photo:AFP

Moller wins OLD MAN RIVER

Asmallfieldof26playersdidnotdeterWynand Mollerfrom playing the golf of his life to shoot 43 points and a 66 nett to win the OLD MAN RIVER 'SWAP 9” competition at the Walvis BayGolfClubonSaturday12August.

Pedro Fernandes was second on 41 points with Thomas Wolff third on 37 points winning a count out from Weitz van Niekerk and Wynand Breytenbach whilst Grant Mather and Nardo Sardinha registered2clubs.

In the meantime, the Walvis Bay Golf Club elect their new committee at their Annual Genaral Meeting held on Wedness day 16 August. The new committee for the coming year is, President –John Sardinha, Chairman – Anton van Rensburg, Captain –Shane Westerdale, Vice-Captain – Andre Burger, additional members, Nardo Sardinha, Danie van Antwerpen, Jason Barnard, Rocco Viljoen

andPieterHamann.

The two awards were handed out to the staff member and committee member of the year and these were won by Twafeni and Nardo Sardinharespectively

The NEDBANK FOR GOOD Golf event will be tomorrow 19August at the Walvis Bay Golf Club.

The Tsumeb Copper townGolferswillgoall out to take the trophy when they visit the harbour town Golfers on 26 August at the WBGC.

Swakop Striders Athletics Club's Athlete off to Budapest

Rudi Bowe

Swakop Striders Athletics Club's athlete, Lionel Coetzee is part of three Namibian athletes that will be competing at the 19th World Athletics Championships which will get underway in Budapest, Hungary from19to27August

The popular CHAIN fund raiser will be held st onFriday1 September Entry forms are availableatWBGC.

Senior golfers are reminded that there is SENIOR golf every Thursday at 8h30 for 9h00

Special Olympics Day at the Coast

The team that left for Budapest on Monday, 14 August consists of long jump specialist Lionel Coetzee with long distance runners AlinaArmasandTomas Rainhold Belinda Oberholster is the Official Team Leader with Paulus Ndangi Iiyambo the Official Team Coach for the athletes at the athletics showpiece event. Coetzee will be in action on 23 August when the Athletes from the Erongo region took part in a Special Olympics sports day at the Playtime Sports Hub in Kuisebmond WalvisBay

female athletes betweentheagegroup of two years of age upwards.

The Special Olympic sport day included Soccer and recreational Volleyball was held to unite male and

A global association called Special Olympics supports athletes who have intellectual disabilities and developmentaldelays.

Through a number of programme initiatives, the Association works to

promote the wellbeing and involvementoftheseathletes.

Kidswithandwithout intellectual impairments participate togetherinavarietyof

sportswithvolunteers, coaches, Special Olympics directors, and community activists. The purpose of the sports day is to select a n d p r e p a r e participants for regional and national compettions.

The Special Olympics sports day started last Fridaywithacoaching training session at the Kuisbebmond Multipurpose Centre in WalvisBay

men's long jump qualifiers take place whilst Armas will compete in the women's marathon on 26 August, and Rainhold in the men's marathonon27August.

Team leader Belinda Oberholser and coach Paulus Iiyambo complete the team to represent Namibian at the 19-27 August athletics showpiece event.

President of Athletics

Namibia Erwin Naimwhaka, will also be going as an invited

delegate to the 54th World Athletics Congress elective congress that will be held on17August2023. At the World Athletics CongressthePresident, 4 Vice-Presidents and 13 Individual Council Members will be elected. In the meantime, the Namibia Sports Commission has announced that they will boosts the preparation of various sports codes byprovidingthemwith funding towards their preparationsfortheAllAfrica Games to be hosted in Ghana in Marchnextyear

This comes after the international games committee recently held a meeting where they allocated about N$1 000 000 towards preparationsfortheAllAfricaGames

The sports codes that received the funding are Karate (N$150 000), Boxing (N$200 000), Cycling (N$200 000), Wrestling (N$100 000), Swimming (N$150 000) and Triathlon(N$50000).

The two awards recipients Nardo Sardinha and Twafeni with Chairman Anton van Rensburg

Shane Westerdale with the winner of the OLD MAN RIVER Golf competition Wynand Moller

Rudi Bowe

33rd Karate Do GoJu Kai National Championships

Rudi Bowe

Namibia Karate Do GoJu Kai successfully hosted its 33rd Karate Do GoJu Kai National Karate ChampionshipsattheJanWikenIndoorSportsComplexinWalvisBaylastFridayandSaturday.

The amazing, well-organised, and disciplined annual National Do GoJu Kai Karate Championship saw over 230 karatekas from Otjiwarongo, Windhoek, Swakopmund, Khomasdal,andWalvisBayDojosperformbeyond their abilities for bragging rights and top honours. The Grand Champions of the day for the Senior MalecategorywereBrandon-LeeMartinandZaid Ely, while Requelle Rickerts and Ava Izaks were the Senior Female champions. The Walvis Bay DojowascrownedasthebestGoJuKaiDojointhe country with a total of 80 medals - 27 gold, 19 silver,and42bronze.TheWindhoekDojocamein secondwith7gold,8silver,and12bronzemedals for a total of 27 medals. The Khomasdal Dojo securedthethirdpositionwith6gold,7silver,and 13 bronze medals. The Otjiwarongo Dojo and Swakopmund Dojo followed in fourth and fifth placewithatotalof30and19medalsrespectively TheChiefInstructoratNamibiaGoJuKaiKarateDo,RenshiShihanLeonardMartin,mentionedthat theChampionshipwasheldovertwodays,withthe

seniors competing on Friday afternoon and all juniors,cadets,andotheragegroupsparticipating onSaturday MartinalsohighlightedthatNamibia Karate Do GoJu Kai created history by accommodatingNamibiaParaplegicKaratekasfor thefirsttimeattheirnationals.Heexpressedhope that all karate styles would follow suit and welcome Paraplegic Karatekas, as there is a promising future for them in Namibian Karate. Namibia GoJu Kai Karate selected a team to represent GoJu Kai Karate at the Namibia Karate Federation (“NKF”) National Karate Championships. The winners from this event will have the opportunity to participate in upcoming international events. Martin extended gratitude to all the officials, table officials, referees, judges, medical personnel, and the karate mums for providing delicious food over the two days. He acknowledgedthatwithoutthecollectiveeffortof all involved, this amazing event would not have beenpossible.

The Paraplegic Karatekas that competed at the 33rd Namibia Karate Do GoJu Kai Nantional Championships Nigikoshi Hamukwaya and Jacques vanWyk

The Grand Champions of the day for the Senior Male champions, Zaid Ely and Brandon-Lee Martin

The Grand Champions of the day for the Senior Female champions Requelle Rickerts and Ava Izaks