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(Fltr) Regional Commander, Commissioner //Hoebeb, Walvis Bay Urban Constituency Councillor Mr Hafeni Ndemula, and Deputy Commissioner Nelumbu

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Leandrea Louw The Namibian Police Force in the Erongo Region will launch a ‘Turn Back Crime’ campaign tomorrow, at 9:00, at the Kuisebmond Stadium. Walvis Bay Urban Constituency Councillor Mr Hafeni Ndemula, along with Commissioner //Hoebeb and Deputy Commissioner Nelumbu gave the media a brief background to the campaign earlier.

“The Turn Back Crime campaign is Interpol’s global awareness campaign which highlights the dan-

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gers of organised crime and its effects on our dayto-day lives.

It also aims to reduce the

impact of crime by engaging people to keep themselves safe from crime and to understand the wider

implications of organised crime in society,” Ndemula said.

The primary focus of the Continues on page 2

Swakopmund state hospital “The world’s resources cannot continue to be a “health hazard” Marshallino Beukes looted by mankind” Shocking allegations regarding health and safety issues at the Swakopmund state hospital was made by an inside source, claiming that patients as well as visitors are putting their health in danger when visiting this government facility.

According to the source, the tip of the iceberg is the danger of slipping on wet Page 13 floors when entering at the Out-patients department, Coastal leg for where cleaners supposedly 7-a-side Tour- do not put up caution signs when cleaning the floors. nament Furthermore, the source noted that one’s health is at risk, as you don’t know what viruses you might pick up from the alleged dirty walls, toilets and even the nurses’ observaPage 36 tion room.

The source accuses the hospital’s administration of poor supervision and also claims that the health care providers lack accountability and employee involvement.

Another thorn in the source’s flesh is the claim that government resources are being misused, with Cuban doctors allegedly making personal calls to their country of birth, which last for hours at a time.

Continues on page 2

- The Importance of Pope Francis’ Encyclical on the Environment The Pope’s 184-page (246 paragraphs) Encyclical on the Environments was released yesterday.

It is sweeping in ambition and scope. He describes a relentless exploitation and destruction of the environment, which he blames on apathy, the reckless pursuit of profits, excessive faith in technology, and political short-sightedness.

The golden thread throughout the entire Encyclical is: the world’s resources cannot continue to be looted by mankind.

His most stinging rebuke is a broad economic and political critique of profitseeking and the undue influence of technology on society. He praises the pro-

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Senior national football team coach, Ricardo Mannetti (pictured), quit as head coach with immediate effect yesterday. Mannetti, the only coach to have won the Council of Southern African Football Associations (Cosafa) Cup for Namibia, called it a day after the team returned from its African Nations Cup qualifier match against Niger.

Namibia’s Brave Warriors lost that game 0-1 on Sunday. The team arrived home on Wednesday.

Speaking to the media on Wednesday at Football House in Katutura, Namibia Football Association (NFA) Secretary-General, Barry Rukoro said the coach will still be part of the NFA structure.

“Yesterday after the team arrived in the country from

Niger, Mannetti called to see me and I only managed to see him after work hours since I had other engagements during the day with visitors from the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA).

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ers, business leaders and governments. “As Namibians we need to know that we can play a role. To fight organised crime effectively requires action at all levels.

This is the logic behind the campaign’s theme – together we can turn back crime.”

He warns that Namibians are also very ignorant when it comes to crime, but says they sure know when to complain.

“People from all walks of life in Erongo Region are therefore invited to come in numbers to the launch of the ‘Turn Back Crime’ campaign.”

This is a country-wide campaign, and this campaign has been launched in Oshakati.

“We have been assigned as Regional Commanders to launch this in all regions,” Commissioner //Hoebeb said.

At the media briefing it also came to light that the two most prevalent crimes in the Region are assault cases usually associated with alcohol abuse and housebreakings.

Stock-theft has also drastically decreased in the region. For more information visit the website which is managed by INTERPOL Headqautres: www.turnbackcrime.com.

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Continued from page 1 house coach focussing on youth development,” said Rukoro.

He said not everyone would understand Mannetti’s decision but it should be respected.

“Every man is a captain of his own ship and everyone should understand the coach’s decision, despite it being so difficult to swallow.

“The NFA is now a stronger institution than we were in the past. We will in due course appoint someone to take over from Mannetti,” he said.

Mannetti told Nampa on enquiry Thursday that he will comment at the appropriate

time.

“I can tell you, yes I have resigned but nothing more.

Concerning the reason why, I can only tell you later when the dust has settled, but I am still willing to be part of the NFA structure,” he said.

Brave Warriors’ assistant coach, Ronny Kanalelo will coach the team for their clash against Zambia in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Independence Stadium in Windhoek on Sunday. Namibia won the 2015 Cosafa Cup in South Africa in May under the leadership of now former coach, Mannetti.

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Prosecutor General to decide on alleged sexual predator's case Madelaine Laubscher

Mr Dragan Vujicin (63) who has been accused of allegedly sexually abusing four minors, appeared in the Swakopmund Magistrate court yesterday, after final investigations were completed.

The case was postponed to 16 November for the Prosecutor General to make a final decision.

At the accused’s previous appearance technical errors occurred (no finger prints on the docket) which caused the case to be time-consuming. He is facing charges relating to the alleged abuse of four girls aged between seven and nine years old.

His arrest followed an inci-

dent whereby he allegedly sexually assaulted a minor, while he was alone with several children.

He appeared in the Swakopmund Magistrate 's court yesterday. It was understood that all investigations have been finalised and the docket is ready for the Prosecutor General to make a final decision regarding this case.

His bail has been extended.

Continued from page 1 conscience.”

The impact of the Pope’s message is likely to be considerable.

Although the number of church-going Catholics has dropped in Europe and many other parts of the industrialised world, the influence of the church is growing in many areas, particularly in Africa.

He immediately makes clear, moreover, that unlike previous Encyclicals, this one is directed to everyone, regardless of religion - not only at an estimated 1.2 billion Catholics around the world.

On the very first page he writes: “Faced with the global deterioration of the environment, I want to address every person who inhabits this planet. In this Encyclical, I especially propose to enter into discussion with everyone regarding our common home”.

Pope Francis makes it clear that he hopes the Encyclical will influence energy and economic policy and stir a global movement. He calls on ordinary people to pressure politicians for change. Bishops and priests around the world are expected to lead discussions on the Encyclical in services this coming Sunday.

Some pertinent excerpts are quoted below. We have taken the liberty of highlighting a few of the sentences.

36. Caring for ecosystems demands far-sightedness 38. … We cannot fail to praise the commitment of international agencies and civil society organizations which draw public attention to these issues and offer critical cooperation, employing legitimate means of pressure, to ensure that each government carries out its proper and inalienable responsibility to preserve its country’s environment and natural resources, without capitulating to spurious

local or international interests.

42. Greater investment needs to be made in research aimed at understanding more fully the functioning of ecosystems and adequately analysing the different variables associated with any significant modification of the environment.

51. … by the pollution produced by companies which operate in less developed countries in ways they could never do at home, in the countries in which they raise their capital: We note that often the businesses which operate this way are multinationals. They do here what they would never do in developed countries or the so-called first world. Generally, after ceasing their activity and withdrawing, they leave behind great human and environmental liabilities such as unemployment, abandoned towns, the depletion of natural reserves, deforestation, the impoverishment of agriculture and local stock breeding, open pits, riven hills, polluted rivers and a handful of social works which are no longer sustainable.

140. Due to the number and variety of factors to be taken into account when determining the environmental impact of a concrete undertaking, it is essential to give researchers their due role, to facilitate their interaction, and to ensure broad academic freedom. Ongoing research should also give us a better understanding of how different creatures relate to one another in making up the larger units which today we term “ecosystems.”

145. Many intensive forms of environmental exploitation and degradation not only exhaust the resources which provide local communities with their livelihood, but

also undo the social structures which, for a long time, shaped cultural identity and their sense of the meaning of life and community.

174. Let us also mention the system of governance of the oceans. International and regional conventions do exist, but fragmentation and the lack of strict mechanisms of regulation, control and penalization end up undermining these efforts. The growing problem of marine waste and the protection of the open seas represent particular challenges. What is needed, in effect, is an agreement on systems of governance for the whole range of so-called “global commons.”

183. Environmental impact assessment should not come after the drawing up of a business proposition or the proposal of a particular policy, plan or programme. It should be part of the process from the beginning, and be carried out in a way which is interdisciplinary, transparent and free of all economic or political pressure.

The local population should have a special place at the table; they are concerned about their own future and that of their children, and can consider goals transcending immediate economic interest. We need to stop thinking in terms of “interventions” to save the environment in favour of policies developed and debated by all interested parties.

The participation of the latter also entails being fully informed about such projects and their different risks and possibilities; this includes not just preliminary decisions but also various follow-up activities and continued monitoring.

Honesty and truth are needed in scientific and political discussions; these should not be limit-

ed to the issue of whether or not a particular project is permitted by law.

187. This does not mean being opposed to any technological innovations which can bring about an improvement in the quality of life. But it does mean that profit cannot be the sole criterion to be taken into account, and that, when significant new information comes to light, a reassessment should be made, with the involvement of all interested parties. The outcome may be a decision not to proceed with a given project, to modify it or to consider alternative proposals.

190. Is it realistic to hope that those who are obsessed with maximizing profits will stop to reflect on the environmental damage which they will leave behind for future generations?

195. … Yet only when the economic and social costs of using up shared environmental resources are recognized with transparency and fully borne by those who incur them, not by other peoples or future generations, can those actions be considered ethical.

213. Ecological education can take place in a variety of settings: at school, in families, in the media, in catechesis and elsewhere.

214. … Political institutions and various other social groups are also entrusted with helping to raise people’s awareness.

So too is the Church. All Christian communities have an important role to play in ecological education.

The above do require some serious thought!

Swakopmund Matters 19 June 2015 (For Swakopmund Matters the environment of the Namibian coastline and its ocean matters)

Swakopmund state hospital a “health hazard” Continued from page 1 “There is absolutely no control at the institution, with nurses taking home medical supplies as they please, no policies, no house rules, no orientation and incompetent nursing staff,” says the source.

“I have witnessed how white folks are treated when they walk into the facility, as if they do not belong there and I really feel sorry for them. The ones suffering are the state patients who cannot afford private doctors,” the source continued.

As per this source, senior citizens are chased away and told to go to the clinic, without even being asked what their problem is, or considering the fact that these pensioners might not have transport or money for a taxi and had to walk

all the way to the hospital for medical attention.

The source also revealed that an old lady (name known) was hospitalised during 2009 and still finds herself in the hospital.

The old lady apparently came to the hospital, walking, but is currently confined to her bed and allegedly mentally unstable.

The source asks where the social workers and physiotherapists are.

The hospital was contacted and the matron noted that she is unfortunately not in the position to speak to the press.

She however noted that there is a reason for the old lady still being at the hospital, but could not elaborate. tor or a doctor is allowed The namib times was in- to address the press. formed that only the direc- However, the director was

not available and the doctor was said to be busy in the theatre.

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Save the Rhino Trust pockets N$100 000 through charity poker Marshallino Beukes

A charity poker tournament in Hamburg, Germany, was the platform through which Save the Rhino Trust received a donation of N$100 000, yesterday.

Christoph Thesen

events. During May this year he was invited as a VIP to take part in a charity poker event, hosted by an internet company called “pokerstar.de”. Christoph managed to win the tournament with a price token of N$100 000, which he donated to Save the Rhino Trust. Having heard

about the recent horrific poaching of rhinos in Namibia, he spontaneously decided to support the efforts to save the Namibian rhinos and noted that he will undoubtedly continue with future support to the Trust. The CEO of Save the Rhino Trust, Mr Simson Uri-Khob received the

welcome donation from Christoph’s father, Mr Werner Thesen. Uri-Khob expressed the Trust’s thanks and appreciation towards Mr Thesen and noted that this donation comes at a time where all funds are critically needed in their current situation. He also expressed concern, regarding the poaching crisis, currently threatening the rhino population in the Kunene Region. “Organised crime syndicates have started to target rhinos with military precision, and we must adapt and intensify our efforts in the face of this threat,” he remarked.

The Trust lost a rhino at the hands of poachers recently and five suspects were apprehended. This was the first rhino lost in almost six months. The Save the Rhino Trust expressed its pride over the collaborative response of the Save the Rhino Trust, Ministry of Environment and Tourism, NAMPOL and the Protected Resource Unit in apprehending the poachers.

A special team was deployed after the carcass of the 13-yearold rhino was found on Sunday, to look for and then keep an eye on the slayed rhino’s 2-year-old calf.

“For this rhino we failed in our goal of protecting her from poachers. However the co-ordinated efforts of SRT, MET, NAMPOL and our partners were tested successfully. We believe that this arrest and our swift action will help to deter further poaching.”

Uri-Khob says they have a strong case against the suspects and he hopes the court will find them guilty and impose heavy sentences.

Mr Thesen (senior), on the left, hands over the cheque to Mr Uri-Khob

Christopher at the poker tables

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The Good Samaritan who donated the money is Mr Christoph Thesen, who was born and raised in Swakopmund and who is now a successful artist and businessman in Germany.

According to his press release, he is often invited to “product placing media events”, and charity

A rhino carcass

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Police successfully recover all Jan Japan Motors Mavourlene Gaes

Nampol in the Erongo Region announced the recovery of all 14 vehicles that were allegedly stolen from Jan Japan Motors warehouse at a media conference held at the Nampol Erongo Regional Headquarters in Walvis Bay yesterday.

According to Nampol Erongo Regional Commander, Commissioner Samuel //Hoëbeb, the police found one of the missing vehicles in Keetmanshoop.

The other two cars were discovered in Rundu and another vehicle in Gobabis where it was allegedly hidden by one of the accused James Lewis, an employee of Jan Japan Motors who was in charge of registering the vehicles. //Hoëbeb congratulated his team on their hard

work and persistence and thanked the public for their co-operation and information sharing in helping them bring the guilty parties to justice and recovering the stolen vehicles.

“The investigation is almost complete; we just have to collect enough evidence to build a solid case against the suspects,” he explained. //Hoëbeb added that the police recovered the first four vehicles in Walvis Bay, five in Rundu, two in Okalongo, one in Otji-

warongo, another one in Keetmanshoop and one in Gobabis.

The police arrested four suspects namely James Lewis (38) an employee at Jan Japan Motors CC, Christof Kristiaan (27), Mathias Francisco (31) and Michael Muyunda Masiye (29), implicated in the vehicle theft. //Hoëbeb further added that all four of the suspects already appeared in court and were denied bail and that they have 15 witnesses that are willing to testify in a court of

law.

The 14 vehicles belonging to Jan Japan Motors CC were reported missing after the new owners of the company conducted stock taking and noticed that the vehicles were missing and unaccounted for.

They are set to return to court on 16 July and the rest of the recovered vehicles were handed over to Jan Japan Motors CC yesterday afternoon.

Commissioner //Hoebeb and his colleagues with some of the recovered vehicles

Jaloerse eks op oorlogspad paartjie kritiseer regstelsel Marshallino Beukes

‘n Hoogs ontstelde inwoner van Swakopmund het die koerant besoek en sy misnoeë in die land se regstelsel, asook plaaslike polisie-amptenare uitgespreek, te midde van voorvalle waarin sy en sy vriendin se lewens blykbaar hel gemaak word deur ‘n gewese kêrel.

Volgens die persoon, wat verkies om anoniem te bly, is hy en sy vriendin reeds sedert verlede jaar in ‘n verhouding, nadat sy besluit het om haar vorige kêrel die trekpas te gee.

Volgens hom het hulle van daar af geen rus vir hul siele nie, met die eks wat hulle glo treiter en dreig met selfoonboodskappe en oproepe, asook persoonlike “besoeke.”

Hy noem dat sy vriendin reeds ‘n hofbevel teen die eks gekry het, wat hom verbied naby haar of haar woning.

Die kalant steur hom blykbaar nie daaraan nie en teen die einde van verlede maand het hy (die eks) glo die huis waar die paartjie gewoon het betree en

hulle in die hoofslaapkamer gaan dreig en vloek.

Hy het blykbaar die nuwe kêrel te lyf gegaan en dié het homself skynbaar toe verdedig. ‘n Klag van aanranding (87/05/2015) is teen die eks aanhangig gemaak en hy is in hegtenis geneem.

Die hof het N$600 borg aan hom toegestaan en na twee weke was hy op vrye voet.

Die meneer het klaarblyklik nie sy les geleer nie en vroeg verlede Sondagoggend het die paartjie, wat intussen na buite die dorp verhuis het om die teistering te prober ontvlug, ‘n ontstellende oproep van hom ontvang.

Volgens die klaer het hy gebel om te sê hulle moet

gaan kyk hoe hul palmbome by hul dorpswoning lyk.

Hy vertel dat hy vervolgens die polisie gaan kry het en hulle het saam die eks op die toneel betrap, waar hy besig was om die palmbome af te kap.

Die drie palmbome het na raming ‘n gesamentlike waarde van N$3 000. ‘n Saak van eiendomsbeskadiging (CR36/06/2015) is hierna gemaak. Volgens die bron het die polisiebeamptes by Mondesapolisiestasie vereis dat sy vriendin ‘n verklaring aflê.

Hy wou weet waarom sy dit moes doen, aangesien hy mos die saak aanhangig gemaak het.

Die oortreder is vrygelaat,

alhoewel hy op die toneel betrap is.

Woensdagoggend het die bron die verrassing van sy lewe gekry, toe die polisie hom in kennis gestel het dat die eks ook ‘n saak van aanranding teen hom gemaak het.

Volgens die klag het die bron hom (die eks) tydens die hoofslaapkamer-voorval aangerand.

Die verhaal verdiep, met die oorspronklike klaer se in hegtenisneming Woensdag, op aanklag van aanranding, Borg van N$1 000 is aan hom toegestaan.

Die verdwaasde klaer sê dit gaan sy verstand te bowe dat die polisie hom kon arresteer, terwyl hy slegs vir hom en sy

Court Swakopmund Magistrate’s Court report 16 – 17 June Lazarus Nghitumbwa (42) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. N$4 000 bail was granted. The matter was postponed. Reason: Plea Stephanus Kanditi (28) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to commit a crime unknown to the state. N$1 000 bail was granted. The matter has been postponed to 5 August. Reason: Legal representation.

Mcloud Kakuizike (37) appeared on a charge of fraud.

A warrant for his arrest was issued. Execution date: 1 July.

A 16-year-old boy appeared on a charge of trespassing.

His was found guilty. The matter was postponed to 24

June.

Salim Pjuma (30) appeared on a charge of drug dealing - potentially dangerous dependence producing drugs.

The case was withdrawn. Reason: No docket.

Thomas Andreas (23) appeared on a charge of robbery.

Order: Place in custody. The matter has been postponed to 9 September.

Eliwer Shipa (23) appeared on a charge of robbery. Order: Place in custody. The matter has been postponed to 9 September.

Nehemia Shatyohambo (19) appeared on a charge of robbery. Order: Place in custody. The matter has been postponed to 9 September.

vriendin teen ‘n oortreder (binne hul eie huis) verdedig het.

Volgens hom faal die regstelsel en polisiebeamptes wetsgehoorsame lede van die publiek, terwyl misdadigers op vrye voet verkeer.

“Moet iemand eers lelik beseer, of selfs gedood word, voordat daar iets daadwerliks gedoen word?

My vriendin is ‘n senuweewrak as gevolg van haar eks se eskapades,” het hy uitgevaar.

Die eks-kêrel het gisteroggend weer voor hul deur op hulle gaan vloek en teen saktyd was dit onbekend of stappe teen hom geneem is.

Die afgekapte palmbome

Taxi driver facing rape charge, denied bail Mavourlene Gaes

Johannes Namandje (38) accused of abducting and raping a 13 year old minor in Kuisebmond last week appeared in the Walvis Bay Magistrate’s court.

The incident allegedly took place at the suspect’s place in Kuisebmond on Tuesday night after the victim apparently got into the taxi he was driving, to go to the Rundu taxi rank.

It is further alleged that the taxi driver drove the minor to the taxi rank but when they got to the taxi rank, there were no buses.

Nampol’s Chief Inspector Erastus Iikuyu confirmed the incident last week and said that when it started to get dark, the victim told him to take her back home and that she would return the following day.

Iikuyu added that Namandje allegedly

then suggested to the minor to go home with him and that he would drop her off at the rank.

When she refused, he allegedly forcefully took her back to his place where he raped her before dropping her off at the taxi rank the next day.

The accused appeared before Magistrate John Sindano Liwoyo who did not grant him bail.

The matter was postponed to 25 June for formal bail hearing and the suspect remains in custody.

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Narraville Community up in arms!

“We are always just receiving the left overs”

Leandrea Louw At a meeting held on Tuesday in the Narraville Primary School Hall, community members raised numerous issues on the 2015/16 budget of the Municipality of Walvis Bay. This meeting was initiated after Walvis Bay Mayor Uillika Nambahu called on community members to raise their issues with the 2015/16 budget after a presentation done on the Capital Projects Progress on 9 June.

After a brief overview of the 2015/16 budget, it came to light that development in Narraville is at a standstill, although it is evidently needed in the suburb.

One positive aspect of development was the construction of the Narraville Community Hall, and come next week Wednesday the groundbreaking ceremony will take place.

The existing medical clinic in Narraville was one of the many sensitive issues, as it is constantly overcrowded.

Residents complain that there is only one sister attending to a small number of patients per day. They suggest that provision be made for the expansion of the current clinic and that more medical personnel be appointed.

An Old Age Home for Narraville, has been an issue for a number of years.

“We want to know what the hold-up is. What is the

problem? Why can’t the Municipality make this one of their top priorities”, is the plea of community members.

Mr Fisher, principal of the Narravile Primary School, suggested that a survey to determine the number of elderly persons in need of accommodation and that this should be taken into consideration when the facility is being built.

They also said that an alternative erf should be chosen for the Old Age Home, other than Erf 258, which had been allocated by the Municipality.

This project is currently on a standstill as the Municipality is waiting on pledges from the Fishing Industry.

The community members also felt that the budget be increased for land provisions and housing in Narraville. “People are moving from Kuisebmond to Narraville, due to the many shebeens. Many of

them don’t want their children to grow up in such an environment.”

On recreational activities, the community members proposed the re-establishment of the swimming pool in Narraville. “There is absolutely nothing for the young people to keep themselves busy with.

Why can’t our sports field be upgraded like it is being done in the other suburbs here in Walvis Bay? What makes us any different form the other suburbs? Our children are falling into the hands of drugs and alcohol as there are no recreational activities for them here!”

“We want to know, what is the difference between the Kuisebmond sports grounds and the rugby and soccer stadiums here in Narraville, They need upgrading like those in Kuisebmond.”

The residents also proposed that a Bank be set up in Narraville. “The

ATM’S here are always out of order come end of the month, why can’t a Bank be set up for us?”

On the issue of traffic, it was proposed that a number of flat table speed bumps be constructed at certain roads and streets to curb speeding, or ‘street racing’.

“This road behind the school - numerous children have been run over and we submitted a list to Council to place speed bumps in these areas which include other streets such as Sam Nujoma Avenue and Pelican Street - but nothing has come of it. It has already been 4 years since we submitted that list.”

“We can’t sleep at night, hearing the cars racing in the streets. We fear that at any moment an accident might happen and cause damage to our houses.”

It was also highlighted to the community that in terms of the Police Act,

each citizen, has the right to a citizen’s arrest.

“If you see cars driving like maniacs in our streets, write down their registration numbers and report it to the police. Thereafter you should be willing to testify against this person or persons.”

The residents were also reprimanded that they should speak up and testify, as many turns a blind eye to crime.

They also suggested that another alternative access route be established in conjunction with the one scheduled to be finished before December 2015, the route adjacent to Neptune Street.

This suggestion was made on traffic congestion being a problem in Narraville especially during the early morning hours of 7 to 8 o’ clock and during the lunch hour.

The tarring of roads in the first established suburbs should be addressed

with urgency and money should be made available to have this done.

Interlocks should be used at the intersection of the Narraville ramp, as it’s constantly being repaired and does not last long.

“Employ the right contractors, than none of these roads will constantly need repairing!”

Another issue raised was the Narraville sewerage system and its subsequent flooding.

“This issue should be addressed with urgency. We are literary swimming in the sewage.

We can’t shower, nor use the toilet for fear of the sewage rising up through our drains and pipes”, an angry resident said.

They also said Council should look into establishing a market area with stalls, for Narraville.

A community call line (081 261 0554) was also established and introduced for Narraville.

Community members are invited to make use of this line, to raise their issues and concerns via an SMS. The line will be used in future to send bulk messages, notifying members of upcoming community events, meetings and information.

Some of the SMSes received so far: “Municipal workers are damaging rubbish bins.

They need to handle them more carefully then Municipality does not have to spend so much money on refuse bins”.

“Tenders are given to keep the suburbs clean but the responsible persons are not doing their job”.

“We need plots from the Municipality to buy because we cannot afford to buy from the agents”.

These recommendations has to be submitted to the Municipality, on or before Friday.

Ongenooide besoekers “verlei” glo plaaswerkers Marshallino Beukes

Boere teen die Omaruru rivier, in Hentiesbaai se omgewing, ondervind glo probleme met “besoekers” van hoofsaaklik Hentiesbaai, wat kuiertjies by hul plaaswerkers aflê en hulle omkoop met voedsel en soms drank.

Een van die plaasboere, wat verkies om anoniem te bly het die situasie aan namib times verduidelik en ook sy kommer uitgespreek.

Volgens hom gebeur dit op gereelde grondslag dat persone sonder sy toestemming sy grond be-

tree en vrugte by sy plaaswerkers gaan koop.

Volgens die kommunale boer is die meeste van hulle (boere) nie permanent op die plase teenwoordig nie, aangesien hulle ander belange ook het en meestal in die omliggende dorpe woon.

Die plaaswerkers word blykbaar met drank en voedsel omgekoop en ongesonde vriendskapbande word glo tussen werkers en besoekers gesmee.

“Dit is privaateiendom, maar hierdie mense kom op die plase sonder toe-

stemming van die eienaars, alhoewel hulle ons persoonlik ken.

Dit is hoe die broeigrond vir veediefstal en ander kriminele aktiwiteite geskep word,” is die plaasboer se mening.

In die verlede het van sy vee blykbaar ook onver-

klaarbaar verdwyn.

Sommige van die ongewenste besoekers betree blykbaar die plase onder die voorwendsel dat hulle die natuurskoon besigtig, andere kamp langs die rivier uit en gebruik dan die verskoning van 'oorskietkos' om die plaas-arbei-

ders nader te lok.

Andere weer, betree sommer oop en bloot die plase en gaan reguit na die werkers met onderduimshede,” vertel die boer.

“Hierdie mense sal moet besef dat hulle privaat eiendom betree en ‘n kriminele saak kan aan-

hangig gemaak word.

Ek het alreeds ‘n bekende persoon vir betreding aangekla en sal nie huiwer om dit weer te doen nie,” het hy ter afsluiting gewaarsku.

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Fisheries ministry to promote Permits ocean literacy Obtaining Fishing

WHY? The marine resources are limited and currently some of them are overfished or over collected. It is necessary that everybody uses them wisely and carefully to secure the future harvesting needs by protecting the stock. Quantity/number of marine resources harvestable, minimum size limits of fish and crayfish that can be caught, open season etc. help to manage stocks to avoid the total disappearance of some species in our waters.

Do not leave bait or fish on the beach!

Either take it home or return it to the sea. This food attracts scavengers like jackals and gulls that prey on other bio-diversity. When you are back home after the holiday, it also inflates the predator population.

Where can you get a license for angling, crayfish diving & bait/mussels collection?

Mavourlene Gaes The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources announced their plans for a Marine Environmental Education and Outreach (MEEO) program to promote ocean literacy, at the three day Annual Research Meeting (ARM) in Swakopmund recently. curricula which leads to ocean illiteracy” Horaeb says.

He further added that the main objective of the program is to promote ocean literacy because an ocean literate public is one that, when relevant news or events occur regarding the ocean, understands the implications for humanity and for the world as a whole.

“The MEEO program will provide experimental learning, sensitise as well as expose children as well as learners to the different aspects of the marine environment and help them build a stronger connection with the ocean” Horaeb explains.

Inspectorate Office, 1st Street Tel +264 64 201 6111 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00

The MEEO Program was presented by Senior Fisheries Biologist: Environmental Monitoring and Research Subdivision Richard Horaeb, of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, who explained that Namibians do not have a strong heritage with the ocean.

According to his presentation the coastal population is increasing and thus creating pressure on the resources and environmental education is the key in raising awareness.

“Marine Environmental Education (MEE) is under represented in current environmental educational activities and in the school

Inspectorate Office Tel +264 63 202 905éOpen hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00

New launch vessel for Servest Marine

MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES

Swakopmund Office

NATMIRC/Aquarium, Strand Street Tel +264 64 410 1000 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00

Walvis Bay Office

Lüderitz Office

Henties Bay Office

Inspectorate Office, at Hanganeni Fishing Project building Tel +264 64 500 320 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00

Windhoek Office

Brendan Simbwaye Square, Block C, C/o Uhland & Goethe Street Tel +264 61 205 3911 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00 Where can you get a permit for using 4x4/quad bike/motorbike in the authorised ORV zone in the dune belt between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay? MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM

Swakopmund Office

Corner Bismarck Street and Sam Nujoma Avenue, Tel +264 64 404 576 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00

The vessel was transported from Mombasa, Kenya, on the deck of the Han Xin general cargo vessel, off-loaded and sailed to Servest’s quay at Hangana Seafood where it was cleared by the Namibian customs authority.

Sandy Crowley, branch manager of Servest Marine said that it will be taken from there to the

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and job shadowing” he concluded.

Servest Marine Namibia received their second launch vessel, the Ocean Ndjodhi, in the Walvis Bay harbour on Monday.

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Where to Fish

ing workshops, aquarium sleepovers, ocean adventures, mirabilis open day

Bernabé Blaauw

Walvis Bay Office

Henrich Baumann Street Road - Number 643 Tel +264 64 205 971/2 Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00h - 13:00

The outcome of the program will raise awareness with basic principles and concepts of marine science, the identification of marine biodiversity, skills in recreational fishing, increase awareness of career opportunities in marine science, increase the appreciation and value to marine environment including the life in it.

“The MEEO program will have activities such as an intertidal safari, fish-

dry dock for refurbishment and she should be operational middle August or early September.

It is the company’s second launch vessel – the Ocean Swift was received in July last year – and she was pre-registered in Mombasa by the local Department of Maritime Affairs.

She will now be registered in Namibia with a Namibian crew. The Ocean Ndjodhi on the deck of the cargo vessel on Monday

Photo by Bernabé Blaauw

Obtain a permit from the Namibian Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) to catch fish or dive for crayfish and respect harvesting limitations.

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Plug pulled on Gas development

Plans to develop a 250 MegaWatts (MW) gas powered plant at Walvis Bay were put on hold as Government is exploring better ways to meet the country’s power demand.

Coetzee Van Zyl: Parked - and yet we are facing raising power prices AND load shedding?

Kariseb Mudani Wulf: Parked huh? Ja wat,afterall the whle GRN on idle anyway. Which puts the youth in reverse gear(unemployment) and ministers are all over reving (old age). Lets drive or crush into this vision 2030.

Sevlyt Kapuku Leba: Not a priority? Huh? You talking as if ESKOM didn’t cut power supply to Namibia... get real Minister. Time is now.

Kariseb Mudani Wulf Parked: Huh? Ja wat, afterall the whle GRN on idle anyway. Which puts the youth in reverse gear (unemployment) and ministers are all over reving (old age).

Denise Van Bergen: Please do a bit of research on the various methods of generating energy - i.e. gas, solar, hydro-electric, etc., etc., WITH costs, including setting up of plants, etc., before making comments.

Brad Withyman: Uurrrhhh.......solar!

Two die in accident

A reader sent us these photos of a very serious accident between Usakos and Karibib yesterday - namib times could establish that two deaths have reportedly been confirmed in this collision between a car and a truck.

Simson Gaweseb: Ogh so terrible and people just like it,, horrible.

Toni Timo Lange: Ja dit was maar tragies, maar wat kan mens doen, di persoon dood in ju hande en dan

The group from WBPHS that took on the Fish River Canyon recently

gaan jy maar in panic in, ons mensies moet maar tog self besef dat ons moet baie ‘wake up’ wees agter di wiel, dink maar vir almal wat om ju is asb... Rest in peace, we love you.

Pool-klub met ‘n verskil

Swakopmund Pool-klub se lede is besig om hul woord gestand te doen, rakende hul visie en missie om terug te ploeg in die gemeenskap, en ook om hand by te sit met die dorp se algemene netheid.

Neilo Van Wyk: Excellent and then it also helps that there is a little something from the project to invest into the community. Well done guys!

Jurgen Balero Sinden: Feeling proud to be part of such an organised club,cant wait 4da weekend.

Dunga Mahevo: Well done Guys, keep up the good work.

Serge Du Plessis: Well done Celtic.

Christine Kriel: Goeie voorbeeld, baie dankie.

“The train is still on the move” - Pensioners Support Organisation The Pensioners Support Organisation held a meeting Thursday morning in Narraville to discuss their way forward.

Loryn Theron: Happy faces

The “forgotten” people of DRC

While the coastal town of Swakopmund is booming with development, and being described and advertised as the ultimate holiday destination, residents of the DRC informal settlement on the outskirts of the town have to walk two kilometres and more to relieve themselves in the open.

Simson Gaweseb: Each and every elections motto is vote for me and we will bring development to you.

Whether it’s the ruling party or the opposition all are only lying only to cater for their big bellies, none of them will not even stay half a day there. There is a saying that “UNITY IS POWER” DRC stand up for yourself because no one not even the councillor you voted for last month won’t do it.......SHAME ON THE BLACK RULING ELITE OF THE SWAKOP MUNICIPALITY. Salomo Asheelo: You fail to show the readers for a new

shape of DRC, why you didn’t show how they (local authority) are busy to constructs a new houses in DRC? Nice to be truthful!

Kalimbo Mdx Abraham: Swakop municipality do something very important for location please please.

Drc people we needed your help tog.

Jaunita Tjivahe Ewald: The government must do something really, kidz are even going from there to school... Let’s support each other as one Namibia.

Andreas Likuwa: Let’s support people with knowledge viva.

Vergewe en Bid!

En wanneer julle staan om te bid en julle het iets teen iemand, vergewe hom; dan sal julle Vader wat in die hemel is, julle ook julle oortredings vergewe.

Markus 11:25 Dit is sinloos om God te vra om jou sonde te vergewe as jy nie bereid is om iemand te vergewe wat teen jou oortree het nie. Jy moet saam met ander mense werk en ook saam met ander mense lewe. Elke nou en dan sal iemand, doelbewus of onopsetlik, teenoor jou oortree. Wees gewillig om dieselfde genade aan ander te betoon as wat jy van God wil ontvang.

The WBPHS hikers taking a short rest before continuing with their adventure

WBPHS challenges learners’ capabilities on hiking trip Mavourlene Gaes

The Walvis Bay Private High School (WBPHS) took their learners to experience the wonders of the Fish River Canyon on a five day educational hiking trip recently.

The Subject Head for English, who organised the Fish River Canyon hike, Dennis Hibbert, says the hike is an annual trip and is very popular amongst the learners. Hibbert has been organising the hiking trips for 20 years.

“The Fish River Canyon is the second largest river canyon in the world and the most beautiful. It is rated one of the most challenging hikes in Southern Africa” Hibbert explains.

He says for the learners the yearly trip is

about learning more about themselves, their limits and, most importantly, that they are capable of far more than they are aware of.

“It is not just a physical challenge but one of mental fortitude.

There is tremendous camaraderie and the learners learn to help those who are struggling – do it freely and kindly.”

Hibbert says many important life lessons are learnt through this experience, “on how one is not constrained by

how tough you think you are, but that you are often stronger than you realise.”

The trips last for seven days with three days spent travelling and five days of hiking through the canyon, covering a distance of about 90km.

They are open to all learners at the school, provided they meet the physical qualifications to face such a challenge, as the hike is sometimes gruelling but always beautiful.

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Get tested for HIV if you think you’ve been at risk

By Bernhard Kamatoto - Namib Times/ Pepfar HIV Campaign Ambassador

If you’re worried you could have HIV, get tested now. The sooner you are diagnosed, the better your chances of staying healthy and living a normal life span.

Find out why and how to get an HIV test.

Getting tested for HIV means that, if you ‘are HIV positive, you can start your treatment before the infection causes too much damage to your body and health. This is known as ‘‘early diagnosis.’’

Why to get tested for HIV It is important to get tested because someone with undiagnosed HIV can look 19 JUNE 2015 and feel healthy for more than 20 years, but the infection will be damaging their health. They can also pass the infection on to others.

If the infection is diag-

nosed early, when a person is fit and well, and they get treatment and care, we’re looking at a healthy life expectancy like me, Bernhard Kamatoto. But they’ve got to be getting treatment and care, and it’s got to start early.”

It’s estimated that 290 000 people in Namibia are HIV positive, but around 1 in 5 of these don’t know their HIV status.

HIV is passed on via bodily fluids (such as blood, semen or vaginal fluid), for example during sex without a condom, Why early diagnosis and

treatment of HIV matters Once HIV is in a person’s body, it infects and destroys cells (called CD4 cells) in the blood. CD4 cells are responsible for fighting infection, and are vital for your immune system.

If you know you have HIV, doctors can regularly test your blood to see how your immune system is doing. The tests measure the number of CD4 cells in your blood (your CD4 count), and the amount of HIV in your blood (the viral load).

Your doctor will know when it’s best for you to start HIV treatment, which is usually given as a combination of tablets. Starting treatment can raise your CD4 count and lower your viral load.

We try to get people started on treatment when their CD4 count is 350. A healthy adult who doesn’t have HIV can have a CD4 count of between 600 and 1 200.

“When the CD4 gets down to 200, opportunistic infections can start.

Why late HIV diagnosis

is serious If you have HIV and it isn’t treated, the HIV will eventually damage your immune system so much that you are likely to develop a serious, life-threatening condition, such as pneumonia.

It typically takes about 20 years for the virus to damage the immune system in this way.

If you’re diagnosed with HIV at this stage (known as ‘‘late diagnosis,’’ your overall prognosis may be affected.

In 2009, half of adults diagnosed with HIV were

diagnosed late.

“The vast majority of people who die from HIV are those who are diagnosed late.

When people aren’t diagnosed with HIV until they present late with symptoms of a serious infection, then that can affect their prognosis.”

Getting an HIV test The only way to know whether you have HIV is to have an HIV test. You may feel worried about getting tested, but if you do have HIV, the sooner you find out, the better.

It is up to you to choose

where you would feel most comfortable being tested.

Preventing HIV You can protect yourself against HIV by using protection every time you have vaginal, anal or oral sex.

This will also help prevent you from passing on the infection if you have it.

Get Tested and know NAMIB TIMES 11 your HIV status as soon as possible!

Young ones exposed to extreme danger Liesl Losper

On Wednesday, Aids Activist and Namib Times/PEPFAR HIV Campaign ambassador, Bernard Kamatoto, had an open discussion with the youth in Kuisebmond regarding HIV. together that they will definitely tell.

“How will you know you might be born with HIV, if your parents did not tell you?”

They all agreed that it

Kuisemond youth participating would be best to just go for a test. Some said they would go to a pharmacy.

The team leading the discussion then urged them to rather go to a government clinic.

Intense counselling is needed when people find out that they are HIV positive.

He told the young ones to avoid falling pregnant, to keep with friends that

influence them positively, to stay away from bars and especially sugar daddies.

One of the 12-year-olds commented “My friend has a sugar daddy.

He is much older than she is, and she always brags to me how he buys her nice things and also gives her money.”

Kamatoto recommended that they stay away from

these kinds of dealings.

“It can just cost you your life. Never go with older men – not even to go and watch television with him.

Always make sure that you are in a group and with family members or anyone that you know can protect you.

Stay away from bars, these are the places that sugar daddies target to

get youngsters.”

Kamatoto and the multipurpose centre team advised strongly that the young ones should avoid sexual relationships at least until they are 25.

“When you are that age you are more in control of your life, and pressure from friends will not influence decisions you have to make.”

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Governor of the Bank of Namibia (BoN) Ipumbu Shiimi

Repo rate increases by 25 basis points

The central bank has increased the repo rate by 25 basis points from 6.25 per cent to 6.50 per cent in response to Namibia’s hunger for luxury goods.

Bank of Namibia (BoN) Governor Ipumbu Shiimi made this announcement during a media briefing, following a BoN Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) this week.

Repo rate refers to the rate at which the central bank lends money to commercial banks such as First National Bank (FNB) of Namibia, Standard Bank Nami-

bia, Bank Windhoek and Nedbank Namibia in the event of any shortfall of funds.

Shiimi said the decision was taken to contain the high growth in household credit, particularly that of instalment credit.

He said the MPC noted that a large portion of these loans continue to be primarily used to finance unproductive and

imported luxury goods, which puts additional pressure on the international reserves of the country.

“With this increase in the repo rate, the expectation is that deposit-taking institutions will also increase deposit interest rates by the same margin, thereby encouraging saving,” said the BoN chief.

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WALVIS BAY

Prinz Horst der 3te, Dee Stein-Reiche and Prinzessin Verena the First with the 11 dwarfs, and others at the Narrenwecker in May

KüSKA is Here!!

From tonight, until next Saturday, 27 June, Swakopmund will be “ruled” by the outgoing Royals of the “Swakopmunder Karneval”, better known as the KüSKA, Prinz Horst der 3te, Dee Stein-Reiche and Prinzessin Verena the First with the 11 dwarfs, and by the new ‘Prinzenpaar’.

The ‘key’ will be handed over in a symbolic gesture, at the Prinzenball tonight. The reigning Royal couple will then also say goodbye, and the new Prince and Princess will be crowned.

The Swakompunder Karneval celebrates its 30th year this year, under the theme: ''30 Jahre Küska mit der Swakopmunder Mafia.''

Ticket sales started in May at the Narrenwecker, and have been going very well.

According to the organisers, the International Evening is sold out, but a few tickets for the Mixed Evening and the German Büttenabend

are still available.

One of the organisers, Joachim von Wietersheim, has explained to namib times that the key will be ‘handed back’ to the town council on Saturday 27 June, at the procession, or Strassenumzug, as it’s called.

Von Wietersheim says everybody should be reminded that those who plan to attend the Maskenball - should be dressed accordingly the dress code is Strictly Fancy Dress!

So, no costume, no entry…

One of the main events of the Swakopmunder Karneval is the kids carnival, the Küskika,

tomorrow from 14:00 at the Haus der Jugend.

The programme will start at around 15:00 and for children in fancy dress entry will be free – those without a costume will pay N$20, and parents and other adults will have to fork out N$40 to attend.

The new Junior Prince and Princess will be crowned at this event.

It is clear that a lot of fun awaits everybody at the coast the coming week, and that it will start on a very high note tonight!

KüSKA!!!

* Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Book Exchange at the Mission to Seafarers. All Welcome. * Every Tuesday: Blood clinic (NAMBTS) at Wel witschia Hospital next to indoor pool. * 23 June: General Parent Meeting for all schools in Walvis Bay at Kuisebmond Community Hall at 18:30. * 26 June: Donkey Derby at Town Hall. * 26 & 27 June: Moth Club presents Franco Sivori at Moth Club at 19:00 * 26 June: Narraville Primary School Talent Show at School Hall. * 27 Junie: Huis Palms Basaar by Huis Palms Gronde 10:00. * 29 Junie: NWU-PUK koor besoek die kus. Tree op in Walvisbaai in die Stadsaal om 18:00. Vir kaartjies kontak (Tel: 202 733). * 3 July: Narraville Primary School Mystery Walk. * 7 Julie: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00

by Harvest Time Community Church. * 8 July: M.O.T.H. monthly meeting in Shellhole at 19:00. * 8 Julie: Jay du Plessis besoek Walvisbaai ten bate van Kidz Haven by Stadsaal. * 11 July: Wreath laying ceremony at M.O.T.H. Monument Usakos at 11:00. * 12 July: Delville Wood Remembrance Church Parade. * 1 Aug: St Petrus Rooms Katolieke Kerk, Narraville Bazaar op kerkgronde vanaf 09:00. * 4 Aug: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00 by Temple of Truth Kerk.

SWAKOPMUND * Bridge: The Swakopmund Bridge club meets every Monday evening at 19:00 at Lions Old Age Home.

Contact: Ed Barbour 064-405 604. * Swakopmund Toastmasters: Meet every first and third Monday of the month at the Europa Hof Hotel, Bismark Str 39, Swakopmund, Namibia from 19:00 20:30. * 19 June: Prinzenball at Haus der Jugend at 19:00. * 20 June: Kuskika at Haus der Jugend at 14:00. * 23 June: Internationaler Abend at Haus der Jugend 19:00. * 24 June: Gemischter Abend at Haus der Jugend 19:00. * 25 June: Buttenabend at Haus der Jugend 19:00. * 26 June: Maskenball at SFC at 19:00. * 27 June: Street Procession at 11:11. * 27 June: Kehraus at SFC at 12:30. * 28 Junie: NWU-PUK koor besoek die kus. Tree op in Swakopmund in die Duitse Lutherse kerk om 17:00.

Vir kaartjies kontak (Tel: 404 827, Sabine).

WALVIS BAY PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL

PROMOTIONAL EVENING – 2016 ENROLMENTS Your are hereby cordially invited to attend the information/promotional evening at WBPHS to familiarize yourself with this prestigious School to assist you in making the right choice for your child’s School years.

Date : 23 June 2015 Time:

18h30

Venue: WBPHS Tom Swemmer Hall R.S.V.P. Rochelle Noble secretary@wbphs.com Telephone: 064 – 279 258

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An der Atlantikküste,in der Namibwüste NWU-PUK-Chor Konsularsprechtage konzertiert an Küste in Swakopmund Die Botschaft der Bundesrepublik in Namibia informiert:

Der NWU-PUK-Chor aus Potchefstroom wird Ende Juni als Teil seiner Namibia Tour 2015 die Küstenstädte Swakopmund und Walvis Bay besuchen.

Eine der neuesten Errungenschaften dieses Chores war eine erweiterte Tour im Juli 2014 durch Holland, Deutschland, Belgien, Russland, Estland und Lettland. In Lettland wurden dem NWUPUK-Chor beim 8.

Internationalen Chorwettbewerb in Riga zwei Goldmedaillen verliehen.

Der bekannte Universitätschor aus Potchefstroom (heute Tlokwe) in heiterer Stimmung und Vorfreude auf die bevorstehende Konzerttournee durch Namibia.

Die hübschen Sopranistinnen aus der Gautenger Ortschaft am Mooirivier in lockerer Laune.

Fotos: Privat!

Der Dirigent des Chores, Herr Kobus Venter qualifizierte sich 2010 und 2011 an der Nord-West-Univ e r s i t ä t a l s Wi r t schaftsprüfer und Finanzier. Ein Jahr später besuchte er in Kare Hanken (Norwegen) Dirigenten- Meisterkurse. Nachdem Venter seine Qualifikationen im Wirtschaftsbereich abgeschlossen hatte, bemerkte er, dass er seiner starken Leidenschaft für die Musikwelt nicht wiederstehen konnte. Zur Zeit ist er dabei, sein Musikstudium an der Musik-

schule bei der NorthWest-University in Potchefstroom abzuschließen.

Der Chor präsentiert zwei Konzerte an der Küste. Die erste Aufführung findet am Sonntag, den 28. Juni, um 17.00 Uhr in der Deutschen Evangelisch-Lutherischen Kirche in Swakopmund statt. Die Konzertkarten sind zu N$60 bei Namib i (Tel: 404 827, Sabine) erhältlich.

Das zweite Konzert wird am Montag, den 29. Juni, um 18.00 Uhr in der Walvis Bay Stadthalle angeboten.

Die Konzertkarten sind ebenfalls für N$60 bei der Flowerbox (Tel: 202733) verfügbar.

Der in ganz Namibia und besonders an der Küste bereits bekannte Cgals-Kammerchor unter der Leitung von Wilna Liebenberg wird an den Konzerten teilnehmen und ein paar Lieder vortragen. Die Cgals sind gerade dabei, sich für die 9. interkulturellen Weltchorfestspiele in Sochi, Russland, vorzubereiten. Ihre neuesten Errungenschaften im Jahre 2014 waren vier Silbermedaillen bei den 8. World Choir Games in Riga, Lettland. Auch erhielten die Cgals 97% für die Fortgeschrittene Chorprüfung bei der Univeristy of South Africa, eine Leistung, die den Chor auf die Ehrenliste der UNISA platzierte.

Die Konzerte versprechen ein musikalischer Hochgenuss zu werden.

Am 25. und 26. Juni wird die Botschaft den nächsten Konsularsprechtag in Swakopmund abhalten. Zwei Mitarbeiterinnen werden im Hansa-Hotel, Hendrik Witbooi-Straße Nr. 3, wie folgt für Besucher zur Verfügung stehen: Donnerstag, 25. Juni, von 8 bis 17 Uhr ; Freitag, 26. Juni, von 8 bis 15 Uhr ; (Mittagspause jeweils von 12 bis 13 Uhr) .

Es wird dort möglich sein, deutsche Reisepässe aller Art zu beantragen: biometrische Reisepässe, Kinderreisepässe und vorläufige Reisepässe. Die

dafür notwendigen Formulare sowie detaillierte Hinweise sind auf der Internetseite der Botschaft zu finden: www.windhuk. diplo.de. Darüber hinaus können Lebensbescheinigungen in Rentenangelegenheiten erstellt, Unterschriften beglaubigt sowie unverbindliche Rechtsauskünfte erteilt werden.

Zum Konsularsprechtag können keine Visumanträge bearbeitet werden.

Rückfragen: Frau Anja Gänsler (Rechts- und Konsularabteilung); Tel: 061 273126.

Worte der Woche Hallo? Ist das die Nervenheilanstalt? Prima! Ich möchte bitte eine FamilienSuite buchen?

Nur um eine liebende Frau herum kann sich eine Familie bilden.

Friedrich von Schlegel (1772 - 1829), deutscher Kulturphilosoph, Schriftsteller und Literaturwissenschaftler.

Ach, was für ein Kreuz ist doch diese öde Familiensimpelei!

Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900), irischer Lyriker, Dramatiker und Bühnenautor Es ist leicht, über ein Königreich zu herrschen, aber schwer, die eigene Familie zu regieren.

Aus China Das süßeste Glück, das es gibt, ist das des häuslichen Lebens, das uns enger zusammenhält als ein andres. Nichts identifiziert sich stärker, beständiger mit uns als unsere Familie, unsere Kinder. Die Gefühle, die wir erwerben oder die wir in jenem intimen Verkehrt verstärken, sind die echtesten, die festesten, die uns an sterbliche Wesen knüpfen können, weil nur der Tod allein sie auslöschen kann. Sie sind auch die reinsten, weil sie der Natur, der Ordnung der Dinge entspringen und uns aus eigener Kraft vom Laster und von verderblichen Neigungen fernhalten.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712 - 1778), Genfer Philosoph, Aufklärer, Schriftsteller und Musiker (Anmerkung: Rousseau hatte zig uneheliche Kinder!)

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An der Atlantikküste,in der Namibwüste The Delight Swakopmund - unerwartete Freude

The Delight - in Deutsch übersetzt in etwa Freude, Vergnügen, Entzücken - so heißt das neue Hotel der Gondwana-Gruppe in Swakopmund. „Eine emotionale Erfahrung, eine frische Brise, ein inspirierender Ort, der gute Laune macht; ein Hotel, das Ihnen ein Lächeln beschert. Der Name und das Logo sind symbolisch für alles, wofür das Delight steht.”

Marketing-Beraterin Donna-Rae Patricios leitet die Agentur BAMM-Brand and Marketing Matters in Johannesburg. Zusammen mit dem Direktorenteam von Gondwana Collection Namibia, Mannfred Goldbeck (Geschäftsführer), Alain Noirfalise (Betriebsleiter) und Jaco Visser (Finanzdirektor), ist sie einer der führenden Köpfe hinter dem neuen Hotel, The Delight Swakopmund.

Gondwana hat es am 10. Juni auf der Namibia Tourism Expo bei einem Empfang

The Delight Swakopmund ist günstig gelegen, in Gehabstand zur Stadtmitte und zur Mole.

Fotos: Gondwana beraubendes Angebot an Aktivitäten vom Nervenkitzel Fallschirmspringen über Dünen-Boarden bis hin zum Hochsee-Angeln; und das historische deutsche Flair des Küstenstädtchens, gewürzt mit den Eigenheiten der vielen namibischen Kulturen. „Gondwanas Markenkern ist ‚Have a story to tell', also Geschichten zu erzählen“, sagt Mannfred Goldbeck. „Wir geben jedem Gast die Möglichkeit, seine Geschichte zu erzählen, oder wir erzählen ihm Geschichten über Namibia und Gond-

mund mit seinen 44 hellen, modernen Doppelzimmern und zehn großzügigen Loft-Familienzimmern ist zentral im historischen Stadtkern gelegen. Die Laufwege zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt, zum Einkaufen, zum Strand sind kurz – und die Spaziergänge tragen zum speziellen Swakopmund-Erlebnis bei. Das charmante Boutiquehotel bietet ein schmackhaftes Frühstück an, jedoch kein Abendessen, wie Alain Noirfalise erklärt. „Swakopmund bietet

Im charmanten Frühstückszimmer wird ein großzügiges Morgenbüfett angeboten. von 200 geladener wana.

Diese Ge- Reisenden in Namibia Gästen offiziell vorge- schichten wären ohne die Möglichkeit, zur stellt.

Swakopmund nicht Abwechslung mal aus„Wir haben vor fünf vollständig. Wir wol- zugehen und sich Jahren erstmals mit len zur Namibia-Ge- selbst ein Restaurant dem Gedanken ge- schichte und zu den zu suchen. Deshalb spielt, ein Hotel in Geschichten unserer haben wir im Delight S w a k o p m u n d z u Gäste beitragen, damit auf Abendessen verbauen”, sagt Alain sie etwas Besonderes zichtet. Nur fünf bis Noirfalise. „Swakop- mit nach Hause neh- zehn Gehminuten entfert können zahlreiche mund ist ein wichtiger men können.“ Bestandteil der Touris- The Delight Swakop- Restaurants erkundet tenrouten in Namibia, und wir sahen die Möglichkeit, die traditionelle GondwanaRoute zu vervollständigen. Unsere Gäste kommen von der Namib Desert Lodge und reisen weiter ins Damaraland oder umgekehrt.”

Swakopmund ist eine Stadt der Gegensätze und damit ein ganz besonderes Erlebnis.

Städtisches Leben umringt von der einsamen, unberührten Namib-Wüste; ein atem-

werden. In unserem Hotel wird immer jemand in der Lobby sein, der unseren Gästen beratend zur Seite steht und hilft, je nachdem was sie gerade suchen oder brauchen: einen Friseur, ein Souvenirgeschäft oder ein Restaurant. Wir helfen gern bei Restaurantreservierungen.“ The Delight Swakopmund ist die erste Unterkunft Gondwanas in einem Stadtgebiet.

Gondwana-Finanzdirektor Jaco Visser geht deshalb davon aus, dass nicht nur Touristen, sondern auch Geschäftsleute regelmäßige Gäste im Delight sein werden. Denn die Wirtschaft an der Küste erfährt mit der Eröffnung neuer Bergwerke in der Umgebung von Swakopmund, dem Ausbau der Hafenanlagen in Walvis Bay und JugendProjekten in beiden Küstenstädten derzeit einen Aufwärtstrend.

Er hofft, dass das neue Gondwana Hotel ein besonderer Anziehungspunkt wird. „Wir wollen die Städter mit einer Unterkunft überraschen, die ihnen den Atem nimmt“, sagt Jaco Visser.

The Delight Swakopmund wird am 1.

November 2015 eröffnet.

(Eingesandt)

Locker vom Hocker Mein Winnetou ist tot!

Liebe Küstenleser!

Es ist nicht etwa nur das angeblich starke Geschlecht, das sich nach den körperlichen Attributen der Weiblichkeit umschaut. Wir Mädels sind auch nicht gegen schöne Männer immun. Uns Bokkies werden jedenfalls ganz bestimmt die Knie weich, wenn uns so ein echter Südwester Khakiheld mit SafarilandHut auf dem Kopf, Kuduvellies an den breitgetretenen Pratschern und einen

zenden Augen vor der Leinwand, um nach Winnetou zu schmachten. Wer kann je das Bild von diesem kernigen Mann mit dem markanten Grübchen am Kinn vergessen, der - statt eines gewaltigen Häuptlingsfederschmucks - ein schlichtes Stirnband aus Schlangenhaut um sein schulterlanges, schwarzes Haar trug.

Das Bild von dem schönen Apachen, der mit der Silberbüchse im Arm auf einem Felsen steht und auf die

Ventre-Berge! Am Metsur-Fluss liegen solche Steine, wie sie suchen. Sie haben es verdient.“ - „Was noch, Winnetou?“ - „Mein Bruder vergesse den Apatschen nicht. Er bete für ihn zum großen, guten Manitou! Können diese Gefangenen mit ihren wunden Gliedern klet-

Pierre Brice in seiner populärsten Rolle als der immer besonnene, weise Apache Winnetou.

W i n d h o e k - L a g e r - Weiten des Landes tern?“ - „Ja“, antworBauch stolz vor sich schauend dem Leben tet Old Shatterhand, hertragend über die die hohe männliche obgleich er sieht, wie Stirn bietet, ist nicht die Hände und Füße der Pad läuft. aus meinem Gedächt- Settlers unter den FesDer tollste Südwester nis zu löschen, und seln gelitten haben. Hecht aber kommt nicht gegen den attrak- manchmal sehe ich den „Winnetou bittet sie, tiven Franzosen Pierre stolzen Indianer wie- ihm das Lied von der Brice an, der den auf- der hoch zu Ross über Königin des Himmels rechten, schweigsa- die Sehnsucht we- zu singen!“ men und edelmütigen ckende Prärie reiten. Im Kinosaal blieb kein Häuptling der Mesca- Wie kann ich je verges- Auge trocken. Die anlero-Apachen, Winne- s e n , w e l c h t i e f e n schließend erklingentou, in mehreren Fil- Schmerz ich in der de, herzzerreißende men verkörperte und Sterbeszene Winne- Karl May-Filmmelonun selbst in die e- tous verspürte, als die von Martin Böttwigen Jagdgründe ein- mein attraktiver, mu- cher sorgte nicht geragegangen ist...leider tiger Held in den Ar- de dafür, das Rascheln nicht dramatisch mit men Old Shatterhand mit den Papierservieteinem Messer im Rü- durch eine Kugel sei- ten zu reduzieren, die cken, sondern durch nen letzten Atem aus- abwechselnd zum Popeine stinknormale Lun- haucht, nachdem er cornfingerabwischen sich schützend vor sei- und Naseschnauben genentzündung.

Wenn ,Der Schatz im nen Blutsbruder ge- verwendet wurden.

S i l b e r s e e ’ , , U n t e r worfen hat. Old Shat- Selbst im stolzen Alter Geiern’ und ,Der Öl- terhand und ich sind von 86 sah Pierre Brice prinz’ in den frühen beide untröstlich. „Hat noch richtig gut aus. siebziger Jahren im O- mein großer Bruder Nun ist er tot. Winnedeon- oder Alhambra- noch einen Wunsch?“, tou aber wird ewig in Kino in Windhoek fragen wir unseren meiner Erinnerung legezeigt wurden, saßen Winnetou.Er nickt und ben. wir pubertierenden bittet leise: „Mein Bru- Ihre Backfische mit glän- der Scharlih führe die Susann Kinghorn Männer in die GrosMöchten Sie zeigen, wie es um das Image der Teenager in den fünfziger Jahren stand? Melden Sie sich bei Susann Kinghorn; Tel. 405183 oder 0812538850; E-Mail: susannkinghorn @gmail.com

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REZONING APPLICATION WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME Rezoning: Single Residential to General Residential 1Location: Erf 2418 Plein Street Township: Narraville In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to rezone erf 2418 Narraville from Single Residential with a density of 1/100m2to General Residential with a density of 1/100m2 Plans may be inspected/particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Room 101, Civic Centre, Walvis Bay, Nangolo Mbumba Drive.

Any person having any objection to the approval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager, Roads and Building Control (Town Planning), Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay, and the undersigned, in writing, not later than 10 July 2015.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Bruce Stewart, Town Planner, PO Box 2095,

Walvis Bay, (064) 280772

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19 19JUNE JUNE2015 2015 REZONING APPLICATION WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME Rezoning: Single Residential to Local Business Location: Erf 2982, 116 Agaat Street, Kuisebmond.

In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect/establish a Small-Scale Mixed-Use Business Development on the site.

Plans may be inspected/particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Room 101, Civic Centre, Walvis Bay, Nangolo Mbumba Drive.

Any person having any objection to the approval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager, Roads and Building Control (Town Planning), Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay, and the undersigned, in writing, not later than 10 July 2015.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Bruce Stewart-Town Planner, Box 2095, Walvis Bay {(064) 280 770}

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Auas Motors 4x4 Trip

Auas Motors held a launch for their new model at the beginning of June in Windhoek and also invited the media to another 4x4 trip to Sandwich Harbour to showcase the efficiency of their Trailblazers and Isuzu KB models.

Auas Motors and the guys from the Off Road Academy left Windhoek on 4 June and travelled through the Us Pass to Walvis Bay.

JUNE SPECIAL!!!

2010 Corolla 1.3 Professional 110 000km

N$ 99 995

On Friday 5 June all departed from the Raft in Walvis Bay for a wonderful informational trip to Sandwich where the highest dunes were tackled with the ease we have come to expect from these vehicles.

The weather (as per order) played along and made for the most spectacular views of the lagoon from the mighty dunes.

Lunch with a view was served on one of the highest dunes and it was all wrapped up with sundowners at Aphrodite Beach and dinner at Anchors Restaurant.

Once again, it was a most enjoyable informational trip and everyone that was on the trip is looking forward to the next one.

One of the reasons why you should at all times stay on the known tracks

Trailblazers on the very scenic road to Sandwich

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If you honour our values We care●We serve●We think smart●We grow people●We talk to each other●We walk the talk

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and have a vacancy for a SHE Coordinator (C3) And have the following skills

Grade 12 + at least a Diploma in or Environmental Health and Safety or similar 5 years' experience (3 must be on a supervisory level) preferably in a manufacturing / food processing environment. Excellent knowledge of Namibian Labour legislation (Labour Law, SSC, Health and Safety), HACCP, NOSA, hygiene and good manufacturing practices, international standards and health regulations. Must have good knowledge of fire fighting, emergency drills / evacuation and first aids / Must have understanding of safety procedures of volatile gasses. You are research orientated, detailed and have firm understanding of statistical processes. You are much acquainted with production flow processes and packaging material. You have proven leadership skills, and you are able to work well with people. You are a strategist and able to set the direction for quality, health and safety, as well as interested in taking control over its implementation. You are a conscientious person, who likes to consult, but at the same time able to take an independent, critical view on things. You bring along business savvy and you are able to guide the top management team on best practice. You like dynamic environments in which you can shape the future of your own department in line with the strategic plan of the organisation.

And wish to execute the following responsibilities

Develop and maintain SHE standards and processes. Manage, Plan and Monitor all safety and health processes in this department and ensure correct and accurate implementation from vessels to the land-based operation Manage and plan human resources in the department and ensure creating a positive morale that is conducive for the employees and the organisation. Manage and keep track of all trends and standards in the firm and on international level Ensure that inspections are done. Ensure that correct certification is maintained. Ensure that audits are prepared properly Adhere to departmental budget. Engage in all relevant projects

Then we will be excited to receive your CV at: ppm@iway.na Only emailed CV's will be processed by no later than 29 June 2015 ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED. YOU WILL UNDERGO ASSESSMENTS IN THE SECOND ROUND. NO DOCUMENTS WILL BE RETURNED

If you honour our values We care●We serve●We think smart●We grow people●We talk to each other●We walk the talk

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and have a vacancy for a Executive Assistant (C5)

And have the following skills Grade 12 + Degree in Business Administration or similar and at least 5 years' experience as a PA or Executive Assistant to a CEO. You have excellent computer skills and very good verbal and numeric abilities. You are an open-minded, jet very concise and detail-orientated person.

You are diplomatic, jet firm. You bring along a highly professional etiquette, and a high degree of confidentiality. Furthermore, you have excellent planning, organising and administrative skills. You take decisions and initiate action and you are very able to think on your feet. You are analytical and research orientated.

And wish to execute the following responsibilities Planning and organising of all activities of the CEO. Assist also the Senior Managers. Conduct administration related to the position meticulously. Assist with managing events, newsletters, public relation drives. Manage a small team Liaise with external and internal stakeholders

Then we will be excited to receive your CV at: ppm@iway.na Only emailed CV's will be processed by no later than 29 June 2015 ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED. YOU WILL UNDERGO ASSESSMENTS IN THE SECOND ROUND. NO DOCUMENTS WILL BE RETURNED

If you honour our values We care●We serve●We think smart●We grow people●We talk to each other●We walk the talk

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and have a vacancy for a Senior Merchandiser (C1)

And have the following skills Grade 12 + 3 -5 years' experience as a Merchandiser in the FMCG market. You are professional and conduct yourself with a high degree of etiquette. You are computer literate, have good verbal and numeric skills. You are very customer orientated. You have excellent planning, organising and administrative skills. You have a high level of integrity. You are multi-linguistic and able to converse with clients on all levels.

And wish to execute the following responsibilities Planning and organising of all activities. Visit shops and supermarkets. Ensure product is kept and packed correctly Ensure sales orders and forms are completed correctly. Handle queries, sales or stock problems.

Conduct administration. Train staff members. Manage a small team

Then we will be excited to receive your CV at: ppm@iway.na Only emailed CV's will be processed by no later than 29 June 2015 ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED. YOU WILL UNDERGO ASSESSMENTS IN THE SECOND ROUND. NO DOCUMENTS WILL BE RETURNED

If you honour our values We care●We serve●We think smart●We grow people●We talk to each other●We walk the talk

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and have a vacancy for a Internal Auditor (D1)

And have the following skills Grade 12 + B com (Honours) with articles (or similar) + 5 years' experience as auditor. Must have excellent knowledge of: Income Tax laws, IAS, company law, labour law, preferably a strong background in financial management. You are detail –orientated, conscientious, forwardthinking and critical in your evaluation of information. You tend to be assertive, but also diplomatic. You take initiative and responsibility. You are a confident person, who also likes to work with others. You work according to strict time-lines and assist others to achieve the time lines as well. You tend to be emotionally balanced, dynamic and decisive, jet have a willingness to consult with others. You are able to adapt yourself and work flexible hours. You treat all information highly confidential.

And wish to execute the following responsibilities Compile Annual audit planning and implement activities accordingly. Conduct internal audit. Vat reconciliations. Stock quantity reconciliations. Review ledger account reconciliations. Verify management accounts. Assist with financial modeling. Risk Management / Audit. Monthly reporting

Then we will be excited to receive your CV at: ppm@iway.na.

Only emailed CV's will be processed by no later than 29 June 2015 ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED. YOU WILL UNDERGO ASSESSMENTS IN THE SECOND ROUND. NO DOCUMENTS WILL BE RETURNED

If you honour our values We care●We serve●We think smart●We grow people●We talk to each other●We walk the talk

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and have a vacancy for a Payroll Officer (B4)

And have the following skills Grade 12 + 3-5 years' experience in payroll in larger firm. You have excellent knowledge of VIP, labour legislation, SSC, pension processes, and tax laws. You are detail-orientated, precise and meticulous in your work. You like to work in a small team and you deal professionally with internal customers and external stakeholders. You plan, organise and deliver on results. You are analytical and critical in your evaluation of information. You are emotionally balanced, and highly conscientious. You like to work in dynamic environments, jet according to strict rules and procedures. You are happy to follow procedures and instructions, but at the same time take strict control over your work.

You have excellent communication and numeric skills. . You are able to adapt yourself and work flexible hours. You treat all information highly confidential. It must be noted that this position will work closely with a Senior Payroll Officer and will rotate in leave times.

And wish to execute the following responsibilities Payroll preparation and management. Accurate and timeous reporting. Legal compliance. Conduct Journals. Manage Deductions. Manage and administer hours, overtime, and night time accurately. Critically check payroll. Meticulous administration

Then we will be excited to receive your CV at: ppm@iway.na.

Only emailed CV's will be processed by no later than 29 June 2015 ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED. YOU WILL UNDERGO ASSESSMENTS IN THE SECOND ROUND. NO DOCUMENTS WILL BE RETURNED

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Walvis Bay

Walvisbaai Laerskool se 0/13 rugbyspan will graag die volgende borge bedank vir hulle nuwe rugby uitrusting.

Golf Club News EBH – 13 June

In one of the best winter days this year 46 players showed up for the annual Elgin Brown Hamer golf day. Willie Esterhuize and his team was on duty and they also played a struggling 18 holes with all the players.

It was some time since we played a bonus bogey plus and the change was welcome.

Good golf was played and again some unusual high results was achieved.

EBH certainly made the players concentrate on their game as they dug deep into their pockets for the excellent prizes that were up for grabs.

Thank you EBH, you spoiled us.

A miserable day however for Jerry Hartogh ending the day on -8, but even worse was

Victor Clara on -9.

That must have cost him a lot, but at least he got a very nice boobie prize, guess he can go and sit and think what went wrong with his game.

EBH spoiled the players even further and paid for all the players' lunch on Saturday.

Willie was also brave enough to ring the bell after the game for a drink. Big thank you Willie, much appreciated.

Nine holes into the game it was Deville Dreyer, Hannes Craf-

(Fltr) Willie Esterhuize, Jonas Niilenge, Leeanne Salpeter

ford and Koot Potgieter that was in the lead on +4 and +5.

Jonas Niilenge made a very good comeback on the last nine and played a +5 to end on +8 for the day.

Well done Jonas.

1st Jonas Niilenge +8 2nd Hannes Crafford +8 3rd Rocco Viljoen +7 4th Herman Smidt +7 6th Mervin Nangolo +6 7th Deville Dreyer +5 8th Desmond Benson +5 9th Koot Potgieter +5 10th Willie van Zyl +4

Wouter van Wijk on his new handicap won the Jackpot, well done Wouts, time to get that handicap down again!

EBH will be back next year. Keep practising Willie!

This coming Saturday is Namibia Ship Chandlers with better ball Stableford and two hidden multipliers.

One on the first nine and second on second nine. Pick your partner well.

More pictures on Walvis Bay Golf Club Facebook page.

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Laerskool Walvisbaai kry nuwe sportuitrustings Leandrea Louw Die Laerskool Walvisbaai onder 13 rugbyspan het nuwe uitrustings gekry, asook die hokkie- en netbalspanne. Die skool het ‘n klein geleentheid gehou, Dinsdagaand waar hul die borge dankie gesê het.

Dian Neethling van die onder 13 rugby span het die borge hartlik bedank en belowe, hul ‘sal hul hartjies uit speel op die veld’.

Die o/13 Rugby het ook Woensdag hul eerste liga wedstryd vir die jaar gespeel, en het die skool en borge se name hoog gehou, deur vir Narraville

Primêre Skool 41-7 te wen. Hulle het sewe drieë gedruk, en drie verdoel.

Photo by Leandrea Louw

Die borge het gesorg vir ‘n volle rugbyuitrusting, plus ‘n addisionele pet en ook ‘n toksak.

Die kaptein, Ettiene Beukes en onderkaptein,

Kudus to take on Reho Falcons Leandrea Louw

The Kudus Rugby Club will travel this weekend all the way to Rehoboth, to battle it out against the Reho Falcons.

In a previous match where the two teams met, the Kudus first team beat the Reho Falcons 28-0 and the

second team of the Reho Falcons, beat the Kudus with a score of 15-10.

The Kudus Rugby

Club is currently second on the Namibia Premier Rugby League Log, and are thus travelling with a fierce

determination to retain that position.

The best of luck to the boys in blue.

Photo by Madelaine Laubscher

Foto deur Leandrea Louw

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Top Score expands 2015 7-a-side tournament to the coast Madelaine Laubscher

The leading maize brand of Namib Mills launched the 7-a-side coastal leg of the tournament yesterday evening at the Swakopmund Football Club (SFC). Twenty teams from various businesses have entered.

According to spokesperson Ashante Manetti from the Namib Mills public relations department, the Top Score 7-a-side soccer tournament was officially launched in 2001, since then there has been an increasing demand from soccer lovers and competing teams to add a coastal leg to the tournament.

“Twenty teams from various corporate and other businesses have entered to compete and win this prestigious event.

The tournament kicked off last night at 18:00 at the SFC,” she said.

“The sponsorship for this

tournament amounts to N$65 000.

The games are taking place in the evenings with prize money for the winning team consisting of N$10 000 for the winners, N$7 500, for the runner-up, N$ 4 500 for third place, and for fourth place, N$2 500.

The tournament promises to be a fun-filled competitive event, with tough competition for competing teams and some surprise give-aways for loyal supporters.

For fans, and players, sports is the epitome of hard work and dedica-

tion and Top Score wants to keep encouraging and supporting that dedication and passion.

As a corporate citizen, Namib Mills is committed to Namibia, this sports initiative, aids in investing in a vital stable in the development of our country, its sports.

It is important to Namib Mills to not only focus on great quality; excellent customer service and meeting consumer needs but also to live in accordance with our brand promise of feeding the nation, both in body and in mind,” she concluded.

Swakopmund derby – Dolfyne slaggereed vir Haaie Marshallino Beukes

Rugbyliefhebbers gaan hierdie naweek in groot getalle na die Vineta stadion in Swakopmund stroom, waar Dolphin-rugbyklub en Swakopmund-rugbyklub (West Coast Sharks) mekaar gaan pak. ‘n Klipharde wedstryd, met beide spanne wat vasbeslote is om as wenner uit die stryd, kan verwag word.

Die Sharks het die laaste kragmeting op hul tuisveld gewen (14-12) en Dolphins sal beslis Saterdag die bordjies wil verhang.

Gewese nasionale rugbyspeler, Eben Isaaks, het die leisels by Dolphins se afrigting-span oorgeneem en met sy ondervinding en insette kan daar dalk ‘n paar verrassings op die

Haaie wag.

Hy het gister aan namib times sport genoem dat sy span slaggereed is en met niks minder as ‘n sege tevrede gaan wees nie.

“Ons het ‘n paar goeie oefen-sessies ingekry, die manne is fiks en met die skietgoed wat in ons agterlyn skuil, kan ons die knoop deurhaak,” is Isaaks se mening. Herman Engelbrecht, afrigter van West Coast Sharks, noem dat hulle mikpunt sewe drieë is, om daardie welkome

bonuspunt in te oes.

Ook hy noem dat hulle baie goed voorbereid is vir die derby en hy het ook laat glip dat ‘n paar veranderinge aangebring is, wat net dalk Dolphins se spelplan in die wiele kan ry.

Hoe dit ookal sy, ‘n derby soos min is op hande en geen rugbyliefhebber of ondersteuner mag dit misloop nie.

Die wedstryd skop om 15:00 op die Vineta stadion af.