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SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 6952 FRIDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2022 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net

Swakop River reaches the Atlantic The Swakop River reached the Atlantic Ocean at about 8:00 on Wednesday, 16 February, 2021 for the first time since 2011. The Swakop River Mouth was a hive of activity as hundreds of people armed with cameras, video recorders and drones gathered at the mouth to capture the very rare and phenomenal spectacle of the water completing its more than 300km journey to the Atlantic Ocean. The Swakop River, with its source in the Khomas Highland along with its main tributary, the Khan River originating near the settlement of Otjisemba, north-west of Okahandja, is one of the largest

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The Institute for Public Policy Research Executive Director, Graham Hopwood; Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Paulus Noa; Deputy Minister of Rural and Urban Development, Nathalia /Goagoses; Swakopmund Mayor Louisa Kativa and Professor Phanuel Kaapama of University of Namibia

ACC hosts workshop on fight Piquet Jacobs against corruption The Anti-Corruption Commission of Namibia took a great stride in the fight against corruption during a workshop hosted by the Institution of Corruption on the promotion of anti-corruption practices within local authorities and regional councils in Swakopmund yesterday, Thursday, 17 February. Continues on page 2

The Municipality of Swakopmund's office of the Chief Executive Officer, Archie Benjamin, urges all businesses, government institutions and developers with high and /or long outstanding unpaid municipal accounts to pay their accounts or/and make necessary down payments arrangements before 1 March in order to avoid water disconnections. Residential and all other account holders ate advised to settle their municipal accounts as soon as possible and if not possible, account holders should make the necessary arrangements before 1 April, in order to avoid water disconnections. Account holders wanting to make payment arrangements are encouraged to contact the Municipal Finance Department at 064 410 4316/7/8 for information and to submit their proposed settlement arrangement in writing to the following email addresses: dkhunuxas@swkmun.com.na and pnaris@swkmun.dom.na. Kindly state your municipal account number as a reference. Council will consider leniency based on specific and clear motivations supported where necessary with documentary evidence.

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ephemeral water-bearing rivers in this dry western part of Namibia. On Monday 14 February 2022 the average level of all Namibian dams stood at 84.6%. In the south, the level of dams was at 92.9%. In the central areas of Namibia, the level of dams has now reached 66.3%, while the eastern dam levels stand at 26.5%. With more rain expected in catchment areas, people are urged to be vigilant at all times and not take any risks by crossing rivers in flood. All photos contributed by Stefan Redecker at Snowballstudio

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The discussions platform gave an informative look at the responsibilities and obligations of public officials in the local authorities and regional councils, and how old ineffective practices to be 'unlearned' and new productive practices to be 'relearned'. During the opening remarks at the event, Deputy Minister of Rural and Urban Development, Nathalia /Goagoses, highlighted the importance of good governance and its implementation into Namibian institutions. “Let us, as a nation, move forward with renewed enthusiasm. A new mental picture should guide the actions and processes we will undertake.” Professor Phanuel Kaapama of the University of Namibia, gave participants of the workshop a breakdown of what political accountability

entails, “along with greater political autonomy comes more responsibility and financial resources. It is critical to match authority and accountability by clearly demarcating who is responsible for what. Consequently, those who are accountable must also have the authority to deliver results.” Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Paulus Noa says, “the Republic of Namibia was built on the principles of democracy, rule of law and justice for all. When we talk about justice for all, this entails administrative justice. All of us know what corruption is. All of us know what immoral conduct is. It is a matter of us fighting corruption head on.”

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Mayoral Relief Fund The Mayoral Relief Fund has over the years assisted the Walvis Bay community in various aspects, but from December 2020 to date, due to Covid-19 that has hampered fundraising activities, the fund has been operating on the goodwill of the business communities and individuals.

The most notable, but not least to, is Mr Sandro De Coveia, Mr Laurencious Julius, Red Cross Namibia, Unisocial, Round Table Namibia, Namibia Community Trust and Freddy's Fish through the Deep-Sea Products Development Trust. For the past 11 months, the Round Table has donated food hampers, cosmetics, blankets and vouchers on numerous occasions amounting to almost N$30 000. These donations have assisted needy members of the community, including numerous shack fire victims who at times lose everything. When the office failed to host a Christmas party for the elderly in 2020, which is a yearly tradition in Walvis Bay, we had the opportunity to hand over 250 x N$200 food vouchers to the value of N$50 000 to the elderly. Namibia Community Trust, through Charlane Minnaar also assisted the Office of the Mayor to honour obligations of providing for the needy. Their contributions included food, blankets, cosmetics, clothes, and school uniforms. Assistance was also provided to community members who were hospitalized, those living in old age homes and other elderly residents in Walvis Bay. An Oxygen machine was also installed at the Kuisebmond Old Age home. Total donations amounted to approximately N$100 000.

Freddy's Fish, through their trust, has been the biggest contributor by far. Funding from them has provided financial assistance as follows: N$115 000 was paid for accommodation of 21 Topnaar students who are studying at NIMT. N$675 288 went to the construction of three additional units at the Kuisebmond Old Age home as well as some maintenance work. N$55 291 was spent on two early childhood development centres (Penombili Day Care and Promise Land) for the construction of a playground and additional admin office) N$4 900 went to training for poultry farming to 10 individuals. N$20 000 was transferred to the Junior Municipal Council vote to assist with their projects. N$222 382 was paid to eight students to cover their outstanding tuition fees so they were able to proceed with their studies as well as accommodation for one student. The students are from IUM, NUST, Welwitchia Training Centre, i-Care health Institute and UNAM. The Mayoral Relief Fund would not exist without the people of Walvis Bay and the business community who have proven time and again how deep their pockets can be. The fund exists because of you. We thank you from the bottom of our heart.

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Court Walvis Bay Court Report Werner Paulus (43), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 22 February 2022. Simeon Shilongo (42), appeared on a charge of refusal to provide breath specimen. The matter was postponed to 24 March 2022. The accused is on bail. Kleophas Helmuth (23), appeared on a charge of robbery. The matter was postponed to 30 March 2022. The accused remains in custody. Ebson Kaifunua (38), appeared on a charge of possession of dependence-producing substance. The accused was found guilty and sentenced to 6 months imprisonment or a N$2 500 fine. Micheal Du Plessis (59), appeared on a charge of displaying a license disc not applicable to a motor vehicle. The matter was postponed to 15 March 2022. The accused is on bail. Agmas Kamanya (26), appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 16 February 2022. The accused remains in custody. Banse Geinub (32), appeared on a charge of receiving stolen property. The matter was postponed to 7 March 2022. The accused remains in custody. Alion Tsowaseb (24), appeared on a charge of theft of a motor vehicle. The matter was postponed to 7 Februry 2022. The accused is on bail. Abraham Fries (46) and Gavin Swartbooi (30), appeared on charges of possession of dependence-producing. The matter was postponed to 1 March 2022. The accused is on warning. Steven Kharuhab (28), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 8 March 2022. The accused is on warning. Wayne Dreyer (53), appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 3 March 2022. The accused remains in custody. Walter Mwanyangapo (26), appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The matter was postponed to 7 April 2022. The accused is on bail. Coenraad Strydom (45), appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 1 March 2022. The accused remains in custody. Godfried Gariseb (28), appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 24 February 2022. The accused remains in custody. Nathan Gerald De Bruine (23), appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 21 February 2022. The accused remains in custody. Robert Glover (22), Jorg Walter (22) and Bryan Nakambonde (22), appeared on charges of possession of dependenceproducing substance. The matter was postponed to 4 February 2022. The accused are on bail. Gino Isaack (26) and Lee-uwardo Sitzer

(27), appeared on charges of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 24 March 2022. The accused remain in custody. Jaundre Gillmore (20), appeared on a charge of possession of dependenceproducing substance. The matter was postponed to 31 March 2022. The accused remains in custody. Lorna Kalupose (35), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 23 March 2022. The accused remains in custody. Immanual Cloete (52), appeared on charges of illegal hunting. The matter was postponed to 21 February 2022. The accused is on bail. Mark Isaacs (29), appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 19 April 2022. The accused is on bail. Patrick Hinongua (42), Gregory Jerome Suze (27), Clayton Calixtus Narib (42), Elroy Ernesto Richard (29), Vinzenzo Charlton Telemachus (43), Denzel Carelse Anthony (27), Kennedy Nathaneal (44), Victor Victory Kandundundura (27) and Moses Ndihipunye Nengola (38), appeared on charges of fraud, theft and money laundering. The matter was postponed to 8 March 2022. The accused are on bail. Petrus Jason (33) and Titus Johannes (30), appeared on charges of rape. The matter was postponed to 4 Paril 2022. The accused is on bail. Somaes Samaes (42), appeared on a charge of malicious damage to property. The matter was postponed to 16 February 2022. The accused is on bail. Paulus Kambinda (23), appeared on a charge of indecent assault. The matter was postponed to 2 March 2022. The accused is on bail. Jefrey Roman (40), appeared on a charge of possession of dependence-producing substance. The matter was postponed to 19 April 2022. The accused remains in custody. Sakeus David (42), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The case against the accused was withdrawn. Seun Kapembe (29), appeared on a charge of breach of protection order. The matter was postponed to 27 April 2022. The accused is on bail. Junior Tangi Nooli Joakim (31), appeared on a charge of robbery with aggravating circumstances. The matter was postponed to 5 April 2022. The accused remains in custody. Patrick Oliver (54), appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 7 February 2022. The accused remains in custody. Sion Kariko (27) and Foxa Katjimuwa (26), appeared on charges of attempted housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 23 March 2022. The accused remain in custody. Alouise Jacobs (34), appeared on a charge of assault by threat. The matter was postponed to 12 April 2022. The accused remains in custody.

AIFI donates to the needy All Inclusive Fishing Investments (AIFI) (Pty) Ltd donated various items to rural area communities in Namibia, to the value of more than N$ 320 000. AIFI has embarked on a Corporate Social Responsibility programme since they were allocated Fishing Rights and subsequent Fishing Quotas from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources in April 2020. The Director of All Inclusive Fishing Investments, Edward Paul Rheis said the items included, food parcel donations, water tanks and start-up groceries for shops in Okombahe and farms nearby Usakos. Rheis said, “This year its focus on supporting Kindergartens and people with small business who could not survive because of the negative impact of Covid-19. We also donated various educational tools for Kindergartens in Swakopmund, Henties Bay, Usakos and Walvis Bay. Donations of wheelchairs to disabled people in Windhoek, Usakos and Okombahe were given and we want to continue with this noble idea in other areas depending on the budgetary means of our company,” Rheis added. “We trust that the companies within the Fishing Sector could follow suit and support the efforts of the Government of the Republic of Namibia easier in terms of provision of drought relief and other programmes,” he concluded.

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Hoanib River reaches the ocean After good rains over parts of north-western Namibia the Hoanib River between Möwe Bay and Terrace Bay, and one of the 12 fleeting seasonal rivers in the west of Namibia has reached the Atlantic Ocean for the first time since the 2007 and 2008 raining season. In the meantime, Roads Authority (RA) said that, due to the heavy rains that are experienced countrywide, we might experience flooding or wash-aways on some of our roads. Hence, all motorists are kindly requested to exercise extreme caution, when travelling, at all times. Kindly take note of the following affected roads in the Kunene Region. MR 76 (Uis-Khorixas), The Ugab Bridge and some sections on this road were severely damaged. Hence, the section form Ugab River to Khorixas has been closed, with immediate effect, until further notice. Road users are kindly requested to use the alternative route via Omaruru. MR126 from Khorixas. The Langasem pass was washed out for approximately 7 kilometers. Road users should not attempt to cross the Unib and Huab rivers during this period. The road is only accessible by 4x4 vehicles. However, extra caution must be exercised. D2612 Twyfelfontein area. The Aba-Huab river is flooding had has affected the roads. Twyfelfontein has been cut off/cannot be accessed. MR128 (Palmwag-Sesfontein). The Hoanib River and Skelm River are flooding and vehicles cannot pass through. Sesfontein has been cut off/cannot be accessed. Please also take note that DR2628 (the link between MR 126 and D 2612) has been closed temporary to all traffic. RA will monitor all the affected roads and will continuously update the public on relevant media and the RA social media platforms. Our maintenance teams are on standby to ensure that damaged roads are repaired, where possible, within a reasonable time period. They appeal to all motorists to plan their journeys ahead of time and find out of any road closures/floods on their intended routes and to report any road damages at the RA Corporate Communication Office Tel. no.: 0612847059/7167 (during office hours), via email at pr@ra.org.na or on the RA Facebook page – Roads Authority Namibia. Photos: Emsie Verwey

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Benguela Current Convention (BCC) is a multi-sectoral InterGovernmental Organization by Angola, Namibia and South Africa (Parties) to spearhead regional collaboration for integrated management, sustainable development and protection of the environment using an ecosystem approach to ocean governance in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME). The BCC Secretariat herewith invites technical and financial proposals from competent consultancy firms/individuals to undertake an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and propose Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) for marine aquaculture development in Lüderitz, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. Detailed Terms of Reference are available at www.benguelacc.org or from Ms Katrina Hilundwa, katrina@benguelacc.org . Deadline for application: 11 March 2022

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Namport records positive growth amidst difficult economic times The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) continues to record positive growth in its business dealings amidst the current economic turmoil, which the world is still recovering from. With only one and half months left of its financial year, the Ports Authority is pleased to announce an increase of 252 vessel (24%) calls during April 2021-January 2022, in comparison to the same period in 2020/2021's financial year. The increase in vessel calls were predominantly due to increased petroleum vessels, Namibian and foreign fishing vessels, foreign tugs, and research vessels. An increase of sixteen percent (16%) is also noted in vessel gross tonnages. The Ports Authority is equally proud to announce an increase in its Bulk and Break Bulk (BBB) volumes with an improvement of 173,587 tonnes (5%), year on year. The growth is mainly due to increased exports of 251 334 tonnes (20%) of commodities such as marble, ship spares, petroleum products, and bulk salt. During the past two decades, Namport has recorded substantial growth, in both size and significance, from a minor national port to a key regional and international role player. With its recent substantial infrastructural investment in expanding the facilities and its capabilities at the Port of Walvis Bay, it is set to increase its relevance even more. The Namibian Ports Authority is well on the trajectory of realizing its vision of becoming the best performing seaports in Africa. Yours Sincerely Elisa Hasheela Acting Executive: Commercial Services

MS Europa 2 cruise liner at Port of Walvis Bay The Port of Walvis Bay welcomed the MS Europa 2 cruise liner arriving from the Port of Lüderitz. She will depart again on Friday, 18 Februaryfor Port Elizabeth.

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Development Bank inaugurates Erongo head office Piquet Jacobs

Walvis Bay Mayor, Trevino Forbes, inaugurated the newly renovated head office of the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) in the Erongo region on Monday, 14 February. During the inauguration, Chairperson of the board of DBN, Sarel van Zyl, highlighted the importance and the need for operational capacity in the Erongo region. In the light of the importance of addressing expectations of substantial growth, the bank has now developed this larger office. The mayor recognised the bank for its significant economic importance in the Erongo region. “As I Am elected on a platform that advocated for integrity and accountability, I pledge to support and recommend the bank in its future positive economic development endeavors. Although the bank receives favorable

ILLEGAL LAND USES: ILLEGAL STRUCTURES & BUILDINGS The Municipality of Walvis Bay would like to inform the public that anyone with illegal, unauthorised and or unapproved structures, buildings and/or illegal land uses on land owned by the Municipality are urged to remove their structures before or on 31 March 2022. This includes illegal structures or land uses on land reserved for streets, public open spaces (such as parks) and municipal purposes. This notice is served in terms of Section 51(2)(a)(i) of the Local Authorities Act, 1992 (Act No. 23 of 1992) as amended, and Clause 5.2 of the Walvis Bay Town Planning Scheme. Please note that if the unauthorised land use is not stopped or the illegal structures are not removed by the above date, you shall be guilty of an offence and on conviction be liable to a fine and/or imprisonment in accordance with Section 51(1) of the Local Authorities Act (Act No. 23 of 1992), as amended, and Section 130(2) of the Urban and Regional Planning Act (Act No. 5 of 2018). Please further note that paying a fine or being convicted does not mean that the illegal structures and activities will remain. The Municipality of Walvis Bay will take all required measures to ensure that illegal land uses come to an end, and illegal structures are removed from Council owned land and all portions of land reserved for streets, public open spaces and municipal purposes.

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judgement on its past contributions to our town, the bank must also be judged on the contributions that it will be called to make in future”. Forbes further appealed to DBN to assist in developing affordable housing in Walvis Bay, “the contribution of infrastructure and enterprise is extraordinarily valuable to the economy of the nation and the local economy of Walvis Bay. However, the paradox is, if the value of enterprise and infrastructure do not foster the wellbeing of the residents of Walvis Bay, enterprise and infrastructure become effectively valueless.”

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Private investors pledge toward creation of a fishing school Rudi Bowe at Walvis Bay Private investors have pledged cash and services worth N$300 000 at the launch of the Walvis Bay Fishing School Magazine held on Saturday, 5 February. The Walvis Bay Fishing School Magazine is aimed at raising funds towards the creation of a state-of-the-art fishing school at the harbor town. The magazine is part of the entrepreneur's commitment to bring innovative and diverse technical vocational education training to prepare the Walvis Bay community for continued growth and jobs for the future. Founder of the initiative, Knowledge Ipinge, said at the launch of the magazine the Walvis Bay Fishing School Magazine is playing a leading role in providing and disseminating information for and about the fisheries and aquaculture sectors in Namibia. The Walvis Bay Fishing School was established with a mandate to provide basic fishing and maritime education to bridge the shortage of TVET skills in the value chain. The Fishing School will operate a residential program created around practical training that build skills and experience aimed at getting our students into full time employment or entrepreneurship and will start with courses for which strong revenue potential exists and then add on lower-margin programs once a solid revenue base has been established. The Walvis Bay Fishing School is the brainchild of Knowledge Ipinge, Harold Davids a fishing technology expert and Francois Botha a Class 3 maritime officer. The trio is in a process to brief the relevant authorities such as the Namibia Training Authority (NTA), Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) to finalise the necessary accreditation to include their courses in the National Skills Development Plan for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Ipinge said the school will offer innovative and diverse technical vocational education and training to prepare Walvis Bay and Namibia for conti-

nued growth and employment creation. Ipinge said, “The Walvis Bay Fishing School is a massive enabler and a huge investment for Walvis Bay as well as the country that will not only provide training to Namibian youth but will change the dynamics and education aspect of the industry and at the same time explore the wealth of the blue economy. Davids said that they have adopted an asset-light business model, mainly informed by the global economic chaos as a result of Covid-19 and that their approach is to reduce operational costs, streamline operations, and target untapped customer segments through providing a complete smart marine ecosystem of navigational, communication, engineering, fishing, and offshore training solutions. The school will be collaborating with international companies specializing in marine technology, such as Dove Air, Archipelago Marine Research Ltd, and Wärtsilä Corporation. Presidential economic advisor, James Mnyupe, who also attended the event, applauded the entrepreneurs behind the Walvis Bay Fishing School for being innovative by tapping into the ocean economy. Mnyupe said, “The Walvis Bay Fishing School is a massive enabler and a huge investment for Walvis Bay as well as the country. Namibia overall wants to champion the blue ocean economy that does not only focus on fishing but various other aspects that can bring both revenue and employment for the country.” He added that the magazine is a brilliant initiative. It is really trying to make it clearer on the opportunities and copulating in the blue ocean economy. “The state-of-the-art technology that will be used at the school is a first of its kind for Namibia. Therefore the entrepreneurs of the Walvis Bay Fishing School needs to be applauded,” Mnyupe said.

Knowledge Ipinge, Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes, Quintin Simon and Harold Davids

Harold Davids, Francois Botha, Quintin Simon, James Mnyupe, Presidential economic advisor and Knowledge Ipinge

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Re-Advertisement The Benguela Current Convention (BCC) is a multi-sectoral Inter-Governmental Organization by Angola, Namibia and South Africa (Parties) to spearhead regional collaboration for integrated management, sustainable development and protection of the environment using an ecosystem approach to ocean governance in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME). The BCC Secretariat herewith invites technical and financial proposals from competent consultancy firms/individuals to develop: 1. A National Oil Dispersant Use Policy for Namibia. 2. A Community Engagement Strategy for Namibia's National Marine Pollution Contingency Plan Detailed Terms of Reference are available from Mr. Jackson Kaoti, (jackson@benguelacc.org Tel: + 264 64 406 901). The deadlines for Application: 07 March 2022 Kindly note that these are two separate consultancies.

10 NAMIB TIMES ESTATE NOTICE Estate No: E 264/2022 In the estate of the late Hester Maria Settle, Id No.410621 0045 08 5, who died on 26 June 2018, resided at 17 Holiday Street, Meyerton, Gauteng, South Africa and who was widowed.

18 FEBRUARY 2022 Creditors and debtors of the above estate are called upon to lodge their claims or pay their debts to the estate at the undermentioned address within a period of 30 days as from date of publication of this notice.

H E AHRENS Agent of the Executrix c/o KINGHORN ASSOCIATES Haus Altona 2-6 Tobias Hainyeko Street P O Box 1455 Swakopmund (Ref: HEA/AV EST 276/0001-50)

NOTICE CONSENT USE IN TERMS OF THE SWAKOPMUND ZONING SCHEME Notice is hereby given in terms of Clause 6 of the Swakopmund Zoning Scheme that the Municipal Council considers the following consent use, details of which are obtainable from the General Manager: Engineering & Planning Services. Beauty & Body Care Centre herewith intends to apply to the Municipality of Swakopmund for special consent for a Resident Occupation – Skincare Clinic/Beauty Salon on the premises of Erf 5235, (76 Baobab Street) Swakopmund Extension 15. 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 the applicant, during normal business hours. Closing date for objections or comments is: 4 March 2022. Contact Person: Mrs J. van der Westhuizen, Cell: 081 620 2692, Email: jacomine@mweb.com.na or Mr. J. Heita (Manager: Town Planning) Tel: +264 (64) 4104403

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Notice is hereby given in terms of section 63(2)(b) of the Local Authorities Act, 1992 (Act 23/1992), as amended, that the Municipality of Walvis Bay intends to lease, by private transaction a Portion of Farm 38 to Sanli Construction CC

Any person objecting to the proposed sale, may in writing lodge an objection together with the grounds/ motivation thereof, to the Manager: Housing and Properties at the above address or to

Description Portion of Farm 38 Area 3 Ha Zoning Industrial Lease Per Month N$24 000 (plus 15% VAT) Full particulars pertaining to the sale will lie for inspection by interested persons until *Friday, 11 March 2022 at room 30, Municipal Offices, Kuisebmond. For more information Mrs Selma Satchipia can be contacted at telephone (064) 201

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Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay, before or o n * F r i d a y, 1 8 March 2022.

NOTICES & VACANCIES

Jack Manale Manager: Housing and Properties Tel: (064) 201 3338 Email: jmanale@ walvisbaycc.org.na

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 11 March 2022. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Petra Magrieta Pelema, P O Box 8046, Narraville

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 the site a/an: Special Institutional Building (OldAge Home).

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Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Rooms 101 & 105, Civic Centre.

POSITION: Sales Clerk 2X

CONSENT: Special Institutional Building (Old-Age Home) ON ERF NO: 1668 TOWNSHIP/ AREA: Hermes, Walvis Bay STREET NAME & NO: Jonker Afrikaner Road, No.22. 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 the site a/an: Special Institutional Building (Old-Age Home). Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Rooms 101 & 105, Civic Centre. Any person having any objection to the approval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager: Roads and Building Control, (Town Planning), Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay and the applicant, in writing, not later than 4 March 2022. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Maxwell M Muyambo, P O Box 22540, Wind-hoek email: muyambom0328@gmail.com

CONSENT: Home Base Business (Beauty Salon) ON ERF NO: 2216 TOWNSHIP/ AREA: Narraville STREET NAME & NO: Suikerbos Street.

Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Rooms 101 & 105, Civic Centre.

CONSENT: Special Institutional Building (Old-Age Home) ON ERF NO: 2563 TOWNSHIP/ AREA: Hermes, Walvis Bay STREET NAME & NO: Jonker Afrikaner Road, No.19.

NOTICE OF THE CONSENT APPLICATION IN TERMS OF THE WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME

NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Maxwell M Muyambo, P O Box 22540, Windhoek email: muyambom0328@gmail.com

Technical Sales Representative Central Technical Supplies (Pty) Ltd. (Geiger Engineering) is looking for a Technical Salesperson willing to travel the country and promote our brands and products. Job Duties: · Promoting and developing a client base for CTS brands & products · Technical minded/ interest (experience): Science + Maths · Maintain existing client base · Identifying Sales Opportunities and new Prospects · Provide Technical Solutions to customers · Manage Sales Cycle effectively and efficiently · Sales trips within Namibia · Client visits with suppliers and knowledge transfer The candidate should have the following skills and qualifications: ü Sales experience: Minimum 3 years in the following fields – Instrumentation, Mechanical and electrical will be an advantage. ü Experience in the Instrumentation/Automation field (minimum 3 years) ü Be outgoing and have a passion for sales ü Computer literate (MS Office – Word + Excel + Outlook + PowerPoint) ü Drivers licence: BE ü Namibian citizen ü Must be fluent in English and Afrikaans. German would be an advantage We offer a market related salary. Fringe benefits will be discussed during the interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Deadline: Friday, 25 February 2022 Candidates should E-Mail their CV and letter of application to: E-Mail: sales@ctsnam.com Phone calls and SMS will not be accepted as application. CV's will not be returned.

REPORTS TO: Sales Manager DUTIES · Capture / process orders. · Provide feedback to customers regularly and inter-nal customers / colleagues. · Handling incoming and outgoing calls, faxes, mails to customers. · Respond to customer queries. · Reach sales targets. · Grow customer base as well as customer product baskets. · Constantly communicating information on new products, pricing, and stock levels. · Regular Customer visits local and country with necessary written feedback. Summary: Responsible for promoting sales, provide customer service and exceed sales goals. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS · Minimum of Grade 12 · Computer literate · Experience on Hansa World ERP · Basic understanding of sales · 1-3 years' experience in related fields REQUIRED SKILLS · Be a self-starter, honest, efficient, dedicated, and reliable. · Must be able to work under pressure and to dead-lines · Good people & communication skills · Work within a team · Ability to think clearly when multi-tasking · Maturity to handle a range of situations Closing date Friday 01 March 2022 Submit: Letter of application & CV to jobs@seapride.com.na or hand delivered to Sea Pride Foods attention the Manager

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Spar and Gondwana sponsors Moon Valley Marathon

Grocery chain Spar and hospitality and tourist services provider Gondwana Collection Namibia, are the sponsors of the Moon Valley Marathon that was launched on Tuesday 15 February in Windhoek.

Moon Valley Marathon is set for 19 March in Swakopmund It is expected that about 600 runners will participate in the full marathon over 42km, half marathon (21km) and 10km fun race. Operational manager at Spar, Francois Lotter said Spar has been involved in local sports activities for several years. Lotter said, “Their partnership with Gondwana Collection Namibia is to give back to the community and to the individual participants.” Gondwana direct sales manager, Steny Watermeyer said: “The idea behind the race is to create an event that is fun, sustainably managed and most importantly, live, that the sporting community can look forward to.” The full and half marathon races will start at 06:00 from the tennis courts at the Mole and will run along the Moon Valley landscape, while the 10km fun run will begin at 10:00. The Moon Valley is situated about 32km east of Swakopmund in the Namib Naukluft Park. This tourist attraction, described as “otherworldly” is a vista across eroded hills and valleys carved by the Swakop River. Registrations will be done online and already opened yesterday. It closes on 14 March at 17:00. Registration fees for the full and half marathon are N$250 while it is N$150 for the 10km fun run. More details about the race and registration are available on the Moon Valley Marathon on the Gondwana Collection Namibia website.

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Pictured at the launch of the Moon Valley Marathon, from left: Shedeen Eimbeck (Spar), Steny Watermeyer (Gondwana), Jo-Ann Manuel (Ministry of sport), Bethold Karumendu (sport officer), Francois Lottering (Spar Namibia) and CharlySchoeman (Gondwana) Photo contributed

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18 FEBRUARY 2022

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