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Police, State Hospitals in crossfire
The special relationship between humans and dolphins was in the spotlight on Friday morning, after the news that several beached dolphins had been spotted by tour guides at around 07:00, outside Walvis Bay, on the way to the salt pans. They were stuck in the shallow water about 200 meters offshore. People immediately notified the Namibia Dolphin Project
(NDP) team of the incident. Before long many Walvis Bay residents were on the scene, waiting to assist the group to get the
seven bottlenose dolphins back into deeper waters. The salvage operation was driven by Barry McGovern and his Dolphin Pro-
ject Team. The dolphins were clearly stressed. Helpers kept the dolphins wet while they waited for each of the dolphins to
get pulled on a sail and dragged with eight men on each side to get them back in the water. McGovern told the namib
“Don’t take peace and stability for granted” – Geingob
times, “The main reason why something like this normally happens is because the babies take a risk. They clearly wanted Continues on page 2
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President Hage Geingob warned Erongo residents, especially the youth, at a community meeting in Swakopmund on Friday, not to take the peace and stability the country currently offers, for granted. Senior citizens, women, people living with disabilities, the business fraternity and the youth topped the President’ agenda at this historical gathering. “People like peace and stability, but they cannot eat it and people need affordable and decent shelter. However, Hage can’t do it alone, and we need to work as a team,” the president opened his dialogue. “How can one living in a nice house be happy while your neighbours are suffering, sleeping on the streets and in shacks? “Geingob asked.
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This, according to him, is the reason why he has declared war against poverty and initiated the Ministry of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, which is currently busy putting foodbanks in place, all over the country. The importance and empowering of women and mothers in particular were also underlined by the President. Burning community issues which were brought under Geingob’s attention included the fact that the Erongo youth are apparently excluded from development
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and a request for a Youth Centre in Walvis Bay was also aired. Furthermore the youth accused local councillors of not doing anything for the region’s youth. The police and state hospital were also accused of poor service deliverance. The lack of special schools for people with disabilities in the Erongo Region is of big concern, and was noted by the president. The representative of the people living with disabilities also aired concerns regarding the absence of sign language interpreters Continues on page 2
Three Brave Swakopmunders Cross English Channel over Weekend
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Three Brave Swakopmunders Cross English Channel over Weekend Continued from page 1 taking on an extraordinary task of swimming across the English Channel AND back again... A distance no less than 90kms and at least 30 hours in the water.” But it is clear that they are extraordinary. They swam to raise the awareness, and although they could not do the Back leg – they have conquered the Channel in a Big Way. The team posted on their Facebook early Sunday morning, after their successful crossing from Britian to France, “It’s 3:38am. Will post tomorrow about why we couldn’t turn and swim back “ Yesterday they shared their report … “Waiting this week has been highly frustrating and nerves were raw. The weather forecast is just that, a forecast but seldom
accurate enough for swimming purposes. A single crossing needs a 12 hour window because that’s the anticipated crossing time and we needed double that. We lost our slot so were making plans to cancel and change flights but we also had to put a cap on how long we could hang around and wait. We decided Friday the 4th September was our cap but the forecast to Friday was bleak. Our time slot 26-28 August never gave a clear 24hour window and we had a swimmer booked the day after us. The weather improved on his day but only for 12 hours. For next week it looked worse. Fortunately for us he gave up his slot the night before but despite trying to call us Fred
could not get through (network issues) so he called at 7:15am to say we should be ready at 9am. It was a frantic scramble. The day started ‘swimmable’ but never flat but we had to take what we could knowing that it was this or nothing. Not once could we get into any rhythm, we were chucked around all over the show and the boat rolled excessively in the swell. You could see the other side of the boat from the water when it rolled so much. Despite the weather we progressed well but from the start we knew we were gambling on a 2 way... we had serious discussions with both Fred and Harry about the forecast and they confirmed that if the night would have been a booked
swim slot then they would have told that swimmer to hang on. 20 knots of wind were forecast for the return leg and that is still manageable in the day time but the night brings a whole bunch of other elements and risks. Once our prop nearly got tangled in broken off fish nets (that would spell disaster). It was full moon but the weather built up and we were in relative darkness with just glow sticks to light up the swimmer and the side of the boat. It takes some mental strength to swim in that knowing there are possible nets, jelly fish, ropes, floating debris and funny seaweed to swim into. We seriously weighed up everything. Do we stop at a successful one way or turn and battle and maybe make
a two way but the price of that was a N$50 000 gamble (the additional cost of the second leg). The biggest factor was safety and that made it an easy decision in the end. I’m (we’re) not disappointed one bit. There are no set answers when dealing with the elements and decisions need to be made as you go and as things unfold. Today I still feel that we made the right decision. After all... this swim was to draw attention to our greater cause which is to protect our beaches and I think we drew more than enough at-
tention. So don’t stop following us just because the swim is over... there’s more to life than personal achievement. We want to continue swimming off clean beaches and so our Strokes for Earth campaign continues... We never imagined the support throughout our swim and it’s just a pity we lost reception half way across. 1 000 thank you’s to those who followed us and kept each other entertained.” For the full report see the namib times facebook page.
“Don’t take peace and stability for granted” – Geingob Continued from page 1 at public facilities, like hospitals and police stations. It was also noted that skills development for disabled persons is not on par. With the raise in old age pension grants in mind, the president was requested to look into the fact that single mothers still only receive a mere N$250 per month from the government. An ex-prisoner reminded
the President of his promise, entailing that no Namibian should be left out. “Are we as ex-prisoners with a criminal record not Namibians?” the president was asked. According to the speaker, ex-prisoners are suffering because they can’t get employed in the public, as well as the private sector. He also mentioned that
government job application forms make provision for a question, asking if the applicant has a criminal record, which, if answered yes upon, will immediately cut any chance of getting the job. Community members also noted the lack of training for mining operators in the country, which according to them is the reason why
Beached Dolphins saved Continued from page 1 to get fish and the adults went after them to protect them, and they got stranded.” When namib times arrived, we had to go into the muddy waters to reach them where they were being pulled through ditches to get them back safely into the water. An interesting fact is that research on Dolphins has shown that they are excellent caretakers and will typically lend a fin when needed. They spend every possible moment with their calves for years. They have the support of others in the pod to assist them through the parenting process. McGovern confirmed that it was most probable that the five adults went after the two babies because of their deeply caring nature. The salvage operation
It is like this team understands the Dolphin language took about two hours. Those involved were clearly deeply touched by the interaction between the distressed dolphins and the humans who were trying to help them – and everybody was clearly elated when all seven were back where they belonged. “This was a huge effort from all the locals who came to help and we just want to thank everyone for giving a hand. A special mention to the guys from Atlantic Refrigeration, Anchors Restau-
rant, Sandwich Harbour 4x4 and Ocean Adventures - and of course our NDP interns,” McGovern concluded. The coastal community is reminded of the special Namibian Strandings Network’s number – If you spot a whale, dolphin or turtle on the beach, call 081 687 6461… if no one answers, send and SMS with the date, time, what you spotted, where exactly, and whether it is dead or alive, and if you can or could assist.
foreigners get these jobs. Fishing quotas for the youth, pensioners’ health care services and also the people living in the DRC informal settlement’s con-
cerns were brought to President Geingob’s attention. The president’s advisors and several ministers accompanied him, and all these matters were noted
and will be followed up. Any further questions or concerns can be addressed to the office of the Erongo Governor, Mr Cleophas Mutjavikua.
President orders Esau to apologise for Iyambo remarks SWAKOPMUND, 30 AUGUST - President Hage Geingob on Friday ordered Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Bernhard Esau to apologise for what he said about the late Abraham Iyambo, who previously served as fisheries minister. “Comrade Esau I have learnt about the nasty article in the newspapers. I want you to apologise about what you said. Sometimes journalists misquote us but if you know you have said it, you must apologise,” the President said during a meeting with political and traditional leaders at Swakopmund on Friday. An article in the Namibian newspaper last week said Esau accused some fishing companies such as Namsov Fishing Enterprises and the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) of using Iyambo. He said this will not happen with him. “Maybe they controlled the previous minister. We fought for this country and for the fair distribution of our resources. I was not born to cowards and I won’t be a coward,” Esau said.
The story developed from the National Council during the debate on the amendments to the Marine Resources Act of 2000 to give sole power to the minister in the allocation of fishing quotas. Esau was responding to Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tarah Shaanika; NCCI vice president Sebby Kankondi; and lawyer Shakespeare Masiza, who called for transparency in the allocation of quotas and consultation before amendments are made to the fishing laws. Responding to Geingob’s order on Friday, the minister stood up and said “I was forced to respond and I admit and apologise for going overboard. I did not intend to offend anyone for saying what he (Iyambo) did cannot be compared to what we are doing. May his
soul rest in peace”. The story was not received well by members of the public, who sent text messages to the Namibian newspaper saying the minister was wrong to make such statements. People said the late Iyambo should not be discussed as he is not here to defend himself. Esau also repeated his apology when the President held a public meeting with members of the Swakopmund community at the Tamariskia Town Hall the same day. “I would like to take this opportunity to say sorry for what I said in the newspaper. May his soul rest in peace and let the struggle for economic emancipation continue,” said the minister. Iyambo died in February 2013. (NAMPA) PKS/AS NAMPA
Gala Dinner- Walvis Bay Kruisdraer wil Suide toe Corridor Group Sharlien Tjambari
On Thursday evening, 27 August, the coastal community and invited guests from across the country witnessed a very important milestone in the history of the Walvis Bay Corridor Group - their 15th annual celebrations took place at the Hotel and Entertainment Centre in Swakopmund, where President Hage Geingob was the Guest of Honour.
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Pastoor Dawid Bronze is teen hierdie tyd ‘n alombekende gesig op die land se paaie, waar hy met ‘n houtkruis, wat ongeveer 20 kilogram weeg, die land deurkruis en bid vir veilige paaie, asook die Goeie Boodskap verkondig. Hy het gisteroggend van Hentiesbaai in Swakopmund aangekom en ‘n draai by namib times se kantoor in Swakopmund gemaak. Volgens die pastoor beplan hy om uit te wyk na die
suide van die land, waar hy die Woord wil gaan verkondig. Hy noem dat hy gedurende sy staptogte opgemerk het hoe onverskillig sommige voertuigbestuurders optree en geen respek vir die
volgende padverbruiker het nie. Barmhartige Samaritane wat dalk die pastoor kan help om met sy kruis in Karasburg uit te kom kan hom kontak by 081 437 1608.
During the gala dinner, the Chairman of the Walvis Bay Corridor Group, Mr Bisey Uirab said since its establishment, the Walvis Bay Corridor Group’s agenda had always been driven to support the country’s national imperative of promoting Namibia’s trade with that of the neighbouring SADC countries. “The time is ripe to transform our Transport Corridors into economic development corridors in line with our Nation’s Growth at Home Strategy so that they could ultimately be-
come a network of supply and distribution channels linked to our key strategic port - the Port of Walvis Bay.” According to Uirab, the port is ideally located to accelerate growth in Namibia and the SADC as a whole, by providing a gateway to the region through the Namibia Logistics Hub. He says we are a country of just over 2 million people and the development of the Nation’s infrastructure of new port facilities, new airports, road and rail infrastructure will undoubtedly
give the nation that competitive edge to realise the dream of becoming a logistics hub for the 300 million inhabitants of the SADC. During the celebration, the President introduced his advisors and the ministers who accompanied him on the tour to Erongo. Among his advisors present, were Dr Rudy van Vuuren, the President’s doctor, Penny Akwenye, the policy advisor to the President and John Steytler, the economic advisor to the President.
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Bience Gawanas inspires Narraville women Liesl Losper
Ninety women gathered at the Narraville Primary School this weekend to have a cup of tea with Advocate Bience Gawanas and Ms Theresia Samaria, in celebration of Women’s Month. It was a platform for the women to discuss business ideas and also to share their experiences with each other – but mostly, especially receive advice from Gawanas, on how they can improve themselves financially. “Some of the ladies have requested another meeting with the Ministry of Trade, and a repeat next year the same month to celebrate women month. As far as I could see it was worth the while, as many shared experiences of how they became successful
business women and they also exchanged contact details,” Theresia Samaria said as organiser of this event. After the talk the women discussed their business ideas with Gawanas and they also received some good advice “I have dis-
cussed my existing business and shortcomings with the advocate and I have received advice that I will definitely follow and I believe by implementing this advice it will better my business. It felt good to know that Narraville women is also
important and that there is assistance for us also.” One of the women that attended, commented afterwards. “I expected 100 women and 90 turned up. Swapo Nangolo Mbumba Branch would like to thank the sponsors, Bart Reiman and
The women enjoyed the tea party family, Una’s catering, Toenise Mouton, Hansa Breweriers, Mr Bauers, Janine Straus, Melissa Shanjengange, Charles Neidel, Carmen Forbes and Yo-
lande Musinguzi and our main speaker, Advocate Bience Gawanas. This was a huge success and this is only the start in assisting to develop the
women in Narraville to accomplish more out of their existing business and also those that want to start creating a business,” said Ms Samaria.
Police, state hospitals in crossfire Marshallino Beukes Concerns regarding supposed poor service and harassment put the Erongo police and state health facilities in the limelight at a community meeting, addressed by President Hage Geingob in Swakopmund, last Friday.
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According to a representative of the Erongo youth, some nurses at state health facilities are very rude with patients and show no sign of compassion. He noted that especially youths at the hospital’s maternity ward is being bullied and treated with no respect. In the same breath he remarked that police officers in the regions trend to harass the youth, not giving them a chance to talk or explain a situation. Commenting on the health facility-issue, the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Berhard Haufiku, noted that each state hospital and health care facility have received booklets, guiding them in the Ministries quest for excellent service. He indicated that he, himself, has experienced poor
service at Katutura Clinic in Windhoek, only a few days ago. According to him he received a complaint regarding one of the nurses there, and tried to call her personally. This nurse allegedly refused to answer his phone call. “If I had the power to dismiss an employee, I would have done it,” the Minister said. He went on, saying that their Ministry is currently busy with a turn-around strategy plan in order to create a brand new culture of service deliverance. “Action against culprits should be taken immediately, otherwise others will follow suit,” he warned. Minister Haufiku spoke highly about the Usakos state hospital, mentioning that this health institution is
the cleanest in the Erongo region. Omaruru, he noted, has some of the best doctors (public and private) in the country. He informed the community that Swakopmund will soon get a brand new Regional hospital, depending on the availability of land. He concluded by noting that private and public practitioners should try to take hands and work together for the benefit of the country’s health. The Minister of Presidential Affairs, Mr Frans Kapofi fumed that the type of alleged behaviour by police officers is unacceptable. “Civil servants are not the bosses, they are the people’s servants,” he noted. He also urged the general public to immediately report such cases.
Commissioner Samuel /Hoebeb The Erongo police chief, Commissioner Samuel / Hoebeb explained that all police officers, from their basic training onwards, are being drilled in the fact that they are the people’ servants and should behave accordingly.
“However, it seems if they are not taking note. I truly regret it that some individuals are giving a bad name to the Police Force and I will definitely address this serious issue,” /Hoebeb concluded.
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Polisie soek Taxibestuurder vir inligting oor bewerings van Roof Liesl Losper
Sowat ‘n maand gelede is ‘n jong vrou oppad van haar werk af in ‘n taxi beroof. Sy was op pad vanaf die nagklub waar sy werk, na haar huis toe, toe nóg ‘n persoon opgelaai is. Die man het haar na bewering van haar handsak en minstens N$400 beroof. Die persoon wat laaste in die taxi geklim het, het die taxibestuurder versoek om hom eerste af te laai. Toe hulle sy aflaai punt bereik, het die verdagte na bewe-
ring ‘n vuurwapen gerig op die vrou in die taxi en op die drywer, en haar handsak gegryp met kontant in van sowat N$400. Die polisie het die ver-
dagte in hegtenis geneem nadat hy van die produkte wat in die handsak was, wou verkoop. “Ons sal die hulp van die publiek en veral
van taxi-eienaars verwelkom, indien hul inligting beskikbaar het in hierdie verband. “Ons is op soek na die taxibestuurder om in die saak te getuig” sê
Adjudant Offisier John Henry Geiseb van die Eenheid teen Ernstige Misdaad. Geiseb sê volgens die vrou was die taxibestuurder ook erg geskok
deur die gebeure. Enigiemand met inligting oor waar die taxibestuurder hom moontlik bevind, of die bestuurder self, kan Adjudant Offisier Geiseb
by 081 262 9842, of Hoof-inspekteur John Matongwe, by 081 246 1121 skakel. Die roofverdagte is in aanhouding.
“TIPS to prevent housebreaking & Theft, robberies and related cases
Community Affairs Officer Sergeant Ileni Shapumba writes for us – Yes, Once a week The Community Policing Department angages with the community and shares valuable advice…
“In our quest to combat economic crime, we shall continue to share tips with our community with the aim to encourage you to play a role in protecting yourself and your properties against potential criminals. We continue, however to discourage unethical businesses among our people. We warn those who engage themselves in the market of stolen properties to cease these criminal practices. Also, we want to warn all taxi drivers who continue to provide any means of transport to criminals, sometimes even when seeing that potential criminals are being pursued by the police. These deliberate acts are totally unacceptable! In order to fight Housebreaking and potential theft cases, let us:
Avoid leaving the windows of the house open when sleeping or away from home. This is a customary known concern, as most criminals gain access to the premises through open windows. Avoid allowing strangers onto your premises anytime, especially at late hours. Avoid inviting street vendors into your house. Easily, do not trust strangers, jobseekers or persons who pretend to look for directions. Always keep a reasonable distance. Criminals do conduct research, they study security of your properties and how best they can get away easily then, before committing a crime. Avoid keeping too much cash money at homes In most cases criminals
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are provided with information regarding safety of properties, including cash. We strongly discourage against keeping large amounts of money at home. This attracts thieves and promotes criminal activities. Avoid keeping TV on throughout the night. Some criminals target expensive items such as flat screen TVs which are mostly sold easily without proof of ownership. Most flat screen TVs are believed to be exported to other countries, while others are used locally at entertainment places. We want to warn against furniture stores’ employees who are suspected of supplying fake receipts as proofs to stolen items (televisions) that their actions are illegal. Avoid building trust with employees to extremes.
Do security check-ups, request CVs and ID copies of your employees. Always know where your employee reside. Avoid leaving your house keys with employees for more than 30 minutes to avoid duplication. Some of the employees collaborate with criminals by giving information to criminals. While others return to commit crimes at houses where they were previously employed. Avoid leaving your residence unoccupied. An unoccupied or unguarded property is susceptible to theft. Avoid leaving the key(s) in the door when you go to bed. Some criminals gain entries to premises through thin points such as small windows and roofs. This may be difficult for them
Report cases, open criminal cases and be available at criminal proceeding. Keep the house doors locked at all times. This makes it difficult for unknown persons to enter premises or see the content of the house. Use trusted technicians to secure alarms and other protective measure devices and make sure that this is properly fixed. Whenever you are leaving your premises for more than three (3) days, notify the Police to conduct random/regular patrols. Always keep emergency numbers handy: Erongo Police emergency Cell: 081 485 0954 Walvis Bay Police station: 064 219 048 Kuisebmond Police station: 064 219 070
Tutaleni Police station: 064 219 073 Port Police station 064 200 509 Narraville Police station: 064 219 071 Swakopmund Police station: 064 415 004 Mondesa Police station: 064 415 007 Arandis Police station: 064 510 018 Usakos Police station: 064 530 003 Karibib Police station: 064 550 008 Omaruru Police station: 064 570 010 Uis Police station: 064 504 007 Henties Bay Police station: 064 500 201 Okombahe Police station: 064 570 856 Omatjete Police station: 064 570 873/064 570 754 Otjimbingwe Police station: 064 551 100 Tubusis Police station: 064 530 785
Reckless driver demolishes two boundary walls Owner of car says he was not involved Staff Reporter
Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court report 25-27 August 2015 Salom Nikodemus (25) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 25 November for the continuation of trial. The accused is in custody. Gert Johannes Erasmus (54) appeared on a charge of fraud. The matter was postponed to 24 September for further investigation. The accused is on bail. Shaun Coertzen (20) and a 16-year-old minor both appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 2 September for juvenile screening / tracing of the accused. The minor was released in the care of his guardian and Coertzen is on bail. Joseph Dimbulukweni (26) appeared on a charge of common assault. The matter was postponed to 9 February for plea and trial. The accused is on bail. Nathaniel Kwedhi (25) appeared on a charge of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 10 February for plea and trial. The accused is on bail. Ivan Uiseb (27) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 27 October for legal aid. The accused is in custody. Eveline Delencia Swartbooi (22) appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 14 September for further investigation. The accused is in custody. Rauha Ndapandula Rubeni (23) appeared on a charge of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 27 October for legal aid. The accused is in custody. Onesmus Nefele (29) appeared on a charge of reckless
to get away with property such as TVs using the same point. Therefore, if the key was left in the door, the suspect may easily open the door and walk away with properties through the door. Always lock the door of the toilet from outside at night This is so protective against those that make use of toilet windows to gain entry by making it harder for a criminal to continue to the rest of the house. Establish a good a neighbourhood relationship of trust with your neighbours. Neighbours should be able to watch and protect the property of others when one is away from home. Report all known criminals and criminal activities to the Police
or negligent driving. The matter was postponed to 24 November for the continuation of trial. The accused is on bail. Katrina Israel (23) appeared on a charge of abortion. The matter was postponed to 2 September for the docket to be brought to court. The accused is on bail. Bean-Barrel Campbell (23) appeared on a charge of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 8 September for further investigation (final remand). The accused is on bail. Leonard Haimbili (33) appeared on a charge of resisting a member of the police. The accused was sentenced to pay a fine of N$2 000 or 12 months in prison. Ghineto March (25) appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 17 September for legal representation. The accused is on bail. Sandra Fredericks (29) appeared on a charge of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 4 February for plea and trial. The accused is on bail. Jonas Fillippus (25) appeared on a charge of reckless or negligent driving. The matter was postponed to 1 October for further investigation. The accused is in custody. Mateus Nandjedi (48) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 6 October for further investigation. The accused is in custody. A 17-year-old minor appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 2 September for the screening of juvenile accused person. The accused is in custody.
The owner of the vehicle which was involved in an incident last week when the boundary walls of two houses were partially demolished, says he was not responsible for the damage. The namib times reported on an incident last week Wednesday when a driver lost control over a car and drove through the walls of the two residences in Walvis Bay. The owner contacted the newspaper and announced that the vehicle in question does in fact belong to him, but that he was not involved in the accident at all. He alleged that he was at the Waterfront with friends and that one of them asked him for the keys of the car so that
she can go and fetch her handbag from the vehicle. Only later did he hear that she apparently
decided to drive the car and ended up seriously damaging it.
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In weerwil van die koue weer en die feit dat geen knewels hulle opwagting gemaak het tydens die groot visvang nie, bestempel die meerderheid van die besoekers aan Hentiesbaai, die Hengelfees, soos hy nou bekendstaan, as ‘n Groot Sukses, en Groot Feeste.
Bykans N$100 000 se pryse was op die spel die naweek. Die dorp het uit sy nate gebars, en al die aktiwiteite wat as deel van die fees aangebied is, is goed bygewoon. Meer as 55 stalletjies is beman, en het gekreun van lekkernye en handwerk uit die boonste rakke. Die Fees het Saterdag van net voor middagtyd af spoed opgetel – kookdemonstrasies is in die groot tent gehou, verskeie kunstenaars het luister aan die geleentheid verleen, en teen 12:00 het die Lions in hulle verversingstent reeds meer as 350 pannekoeke verkoop gehad, met mense wat steeds in toue gewag het – Jaffels, en worsbroodjies het ook gevlieg. Een van die items by die kookdemonstrasiestalletjie, het groot reaksie ontlok…deelnemers is geblinddoek en moes dan kolwyntjies versier… die resultaat het gesorg vir baie pret, maar dit was duidelik dat versierwerk van eetgoed liefs nie deur iemand behartig moet word wat geblinddoek is nie… Een van die hoogtepunte was die Hengelkompetisie Saterdag… maar te oordeel aan die swaarste eetbare vis wat die naweek uitgetrek is,
was die Bloudam se grotes nie regtig lus vir saamspeel nie. Die Swaarste eetbare vis wat uitgestrek is, was ‘n Steenbras van net meer as 6 kilogram. Warren Deysel het met dié prys van N$10 000 en ‘n TV weggestap. Die Swaarste Kabeljou – 4,47kg – is deur Blanche Botha uitgetrek, die Swaarste galjoen – 2,045kg – was aan die hoek van
Thomas Wolf en Alec Landers het met die prys weggestap vir die Swaarste kolstert – 1,430 kg. Die bestuur van die Hentiesbaai Hengelfees sit vandag weer om terug te kyk op die naweek se verrig-
tinge, en ons sal in Vrydag se uitgawe ‘n volledige lys hê van al die wenners… hoewel daar hier en daar kritiek was, was die oorwegende mening dat die Hengelfees ‘n sukses was.
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HARBOUR & ENVIRONMENT
Obtaining Fishing
Permits
WHY? The marine resources are limited and currently some of them are overfished or over collected. It is necessary that everybody uses them wisely and carefully to secure the future harvesting needs by protecting the stock. Quantity/number of marine resources harvestable, minimum size limits of fish and crayfish that can be caught, open season etc. help to manage stocks to avoid the total disappearance of some species in our waters. Do not leave bait or fish on the beach! Either take it home or return it to the sea. This food attracts scavengers like jackals and gulls that prey on other bio-diversity. When you are back home after the holiday, it also inflates the predator population. Where can you get a license for angling, crayfish diving & bait/mussels collection?
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES
Swakopmund Office
NATMIRC/Aquarium, Strand Street Tel +264 64 410 1000 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00
Walvis Bay Office
Inspectorate Office, 1st Street Tel +264 64 201 6111 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00
Lüderitz Office
Inspectorate Office Tel +264 63 202 905éOpen hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00
Henties Bay Office
Inspectorate Office, at Hanganeni Fishing Project building Tel +264 64 500 320 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00
Windhoek Office
Brendan Simbwaye Square, Block C, C/o Uhland & Goethe Street Tel +264 61 205 3911 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00 Where can you get a permit for using 4x4/quad bike/motorbike in the authorised ORV zone in the dune belt between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay? MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM
Swakopmund Office
Corner Bismarck Street and Sam Nujoma Avenue, Tel +264 64 404 576 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00
Walvis Bay Office
Henrich Baumann Street Road - Number 643 Tel +264 64 205 971/2 Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00h - 13:00
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Save the Rhino Trust and Wilderness Safaris Renew Partnership until 2020 Save the Rhino Trust Namibia (SRT) and Wilderness Safaris Namibia have strengthened their shared commitment to securing a future for Namibia’s black rhinos by extending their Memorandum of Understanding for a further five years. In 2003, SRT and Wilderness Safaris began pioneering responsible rhino tourism through a unique partnership whereby SRT would provide a tracking experience for guests at Wilderness Safaris’ Desert Rhino Camp (DRC). Tourism income supports the SRT team based at DRC and includes a bed-levy donation. Effectively, tourism provides sustainable funding to ensure all the rhino within the DRC area are consistently monitored; 12 years on, this relationship is more critical than ever. The latest MoU also includes support and cooperation at Wilderness Safaris’ Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp and the Mudorib Gate. “With poaching intensifying in Namibia, SRT’s relationship with Wilderness Safaris is critical on many levels,” stressed Simson Uri-Khob, CEO of SRT. “Funding from Wilderness allows us to keep another full team of trackers in the field. These trackers monitor rhinos in an important conservation area, raising awareness of the urgent conservation issues fa-
cing rhinos with Wilderness Safaris’ international guests; and, critically acting as a deterrent against poaching in these difficult times.” DRC is situated within the Palmwag Concession in the middle of one of Africa’s last great wilderness areas. SRT has operated in this area since it was founded in 1982 and with the support from local communities, the rhino population has grown and expanded. Wilderness Safaris maintains an exclusive concession area here, with agreements in place with the Big Three conservancies, Torra, Anabeb and Sesfontein, and with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.
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“There is an important element of security in this exclusive concession agreement,” said Uri-Khob. “We know who should be in the area and who shouldn’t. This helps us protect the rhino.” “Wilderness Safaris is committed to conservation,” added Mike Wassung, CEO of Wilderness Safaris Namibia. “Our track record of supporting local communities through jointventure partnerships and providing jobs and training to people who live in the remote areas where we operate helps us to work collectively to uplift communities and that in turn helps to protect Namibia’s natural resources.
We are proud of this record and to be a longterm supporter of SRT’s efforts to conserve the world’s last truly wild population of black rhino.” The partnership between SRT and Wilderness Safaris is a strong example of the importance of Namibia’s private sector and conservation groups working together to protect the
country’s natural resources. “We are confident that by working together and strengthening our partnership for at least another five years, we will continue to make a positive contribution to ensure the ongoing survival of our black rhino,” concluded Wassung and Uri-Khob.
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Spar collects money for tomorrow’s heroes
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Mavourlene !Gaës The Walvis Bay Spar collected donations amounting to N$7 680 under the theme “Your donation will help us invest in Namibia’s future by supporting our young heroes” on Heroes day last week Wednesday. help the children. Sonja Blaauw from the Jonah Home for Children accepted the cheque and expressed her gratitude towards Spar for their generosity. “I want to thank you so much for what you have done, you won’t know how much it means to us.” Jonah Home for Children is operating from Jonker Afrikaner Street no 20.
They currently have nine boys and four girls in their care. According to Blaauw all 13 of the children were placed in the Home through court orders. “We get a small allowance from the Government for each of the children and the rest of the time we depend on donations.” She added that all the children are currently attend-
ing school and that they have a housemother and two caregivers who work in shifts to help take care of the children. Spar would like to give their heartfelt thanks to those who gave the little donation they had for the “Let’s Grow Tomorrow’s Heroes” fund collection.
Cabinet says a ban on trophy hunting may have a negative impact on wildlife conservation in Namibia
Photo by Mavourlene !Gaës
According to the Manager of Spar, Nelia Thiart the money they collected went to Jonah Home for Children in the harbour town. “We chose Jonah Home for Children as our charity after I asked different people and realised they were the least known children's home and we wanted to help them.” Thiart added that the little they could collect will
Sonja Blaauw from Jonah Home for Children with the Manager of Spar Walvis Bay, Nelia Thiart posing with the donation cheque
A media statement issued by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Tjekero Tweya on Friday said funds generated from trophy hunting are utilised for wildlife conservation locally. “Cabinet has noted with serious concern that in the aftermath of the shooting of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe by an American trophy hunter, international organisations are advocating for a ban on trophy hunting. “As a result some airlines have already banned the transportation of products from protected huntable game,” the statement said. Almost 20 major international airlines and carriers, including Delta, United Airlines, Air
Canada and Air France changed their shipment policies to exclude hunting trophies following the international outcry caused by the death of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe at the hands of an American trophy hunter in July 2015. Minister of Environment and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta has also previously warned that the ban on trophy hunting and the shipping of hunting trophies will have dire consequences, not only for the Namibian economy, but also
for the country’s renowned conservation efforts. Tweya said Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Environment and Tourism to follow closely the developments in this regard and update Cabinet at appropriate times. He also said Cabinet has commended the security forces for increasing their efforts in apprehending criminals involved in the illegal hunting of Namibian wildlife. He said these efforts will go a long way to-
wards restoring law and order in the protection of the country’s natural resources. “Cabinet approved and commended the collaboration and team work that is being carried out by the Ministries of Environment and Tourism, Safety and Security, Defence and Namibian Central Intelligence Services (NCIS) in the illegal hunting of our wildlife,” Tweya said. He further said Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Environment and Tourism to make use of
technology to monitor and assist security personnel in apprehending suspected poachers, noting the progress in the establishment of a anti-poaching unit within the ministry. Cabinet in addition urged community members, traditional leaders, regional councils and parliamentarians living in the affected areas to condemn illegal hunting and cooperate with the security forces in curbing illegal hunting. NAMPA
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Hentiesbaai hou Hengelfees ‘n Gemoedelike atmosfeer heers op Hentiesbaai, waar honderde mense saamgetrek het en deelneem aan sportaktiwiteite, waarmee daar sowat 50-duisend Namibiese dollar se pryse gewen kan word met die hengelkompetisie.... die vissermanne behoort binne die volgende uur hulle eetbare vangste te bring om ingeweeg te word.... Honderde pannekoeke is al verorber, en steeds staan mense in toue en wag, ook die warmbrakke en jaffels kry goed aftrek. Die son is die dalk nie baie sigbaar nie, maar die feestelikheid is voelbaar... talle musikante en sangers sorg vir die musiek.... Joharetha Nel, Len Nel en talle ander... De Jager Liza N$50 vir ingang en jy beleef shows van Lianie May, Charlize Berg, Neil Somers, Jason Bradley, Len & Joharetha Nel, Cj & Leon Jacobs, Jo Nichol... 9 kunstenaars wat uitstekend was vir N$50! Waar in die wereld sal jy dit weer kry. Rousseau Hill N$50 vir volwasenis en N$ 30 per kind vir ingang-vooi was beslis nie die moeite werd nie. Ansie Faul Wat is die wenvis se gewig en watter soort vis is dit? Rita Swanepoel Dit lyk so gesellig! Is jy ook daar An-
neli? Johann Anja van Schalkwyk Dit was baie lekker gewees! Thanja Eksteen My kids en almal daar en arme ek en Brenda moet by die huis bly. Geniet dit Zelmari Du Plooy en Antoinette du Plooy en Louis Blom. Mis julle Fransie Keeve Tè lekker .... Anneli Erasmus Ja!
Presidents visit Namport The President of the Republic of Namibia, Hage Gottfried Geingob, made his first short visit to the Walvis Bay Port Authority yesterday afternoon. He was accompanied by the President of Zambia, Edgar Lungu, and Geingob’s wife, Monica Geingos. The President’s maiden visit comes as part of his National Tour of the Country’s regions to familiarise himself with the challenges and the developments at regional levels. Meriam Blessing Shikwete My president and first lady. Helvi Nanyanga Oshike tashiyolwa maan? I feel like
Letter from Visitor
Thys of the Swakopmund Skydiving Club forwarded this letter to us to share with our readers…..thank you, Thys! Here is the little story I have to tell to whoever wants to read it. I am a 66 year old woman who was at the end of a 56 day trek through Africa on a truck. What more fitting way than to end on a high note. I went along with Vanessa a young Australian to the flying club. On Saturday the 22nd August we arrived at Swakopmund sky diving club we were met by a happy and jovial bunch of people Thys and Derrick were our tandem instructors. We were briefed and ready to fly when all of a sudden we could see that a sky diver was in trouble. We watched horrified as this little club shot into action immediately to where Eddie their most experienced divers had hit the ground and fast. The next couple of hours was watched by Vanessa and I whilst the crew searched for the reasons by scrutinising every small detail as to why this should have happened. Rarely does one see such professionalism at a time of crisis but these guys were
amazing. We believed Eddie had survived but had two broken legs but subsequently it appears he was not seriously injured at all. Only a very experienced diver could have survived such an accident. Speedy recovery Eddie your reputation precedes you. After the accident my decision was not to jump but Vanessa was stoic in her decision to jump. As the energy lifted in the club house and our feelings were that the instructors, photographers pilot and ourselves really did need to jump and jump we did. Thys was my instructor and Brett my photographer and they were both brilliant. I wasn’t one bit nervous because of how well we were cared for from start to finish. I think Vanessa and I were pretty brave and by the time we had had a drink and a chat we left this amazing club feeling more like family than friends.!! Take care Maureen
loughing too with them. Andre Everts Love my president!
Sewe gestrande Dolfyne gered - Seven Stranded Dolphins salvaged Sewe Dolfyne was gestrand naby die Soutpanne Suid van Walvisbaai, sowat ‘n uur gelede. Liesl Losper van namib times het haar daarheen gehaas en was deel van die reddingspoging, wat deur Barry McGovern van die Namibian Dolphin projek en sy span gelei is. Die Dolphin Project-span en ander belangstellendes het kragte saam gesmee om die dolfyne terug te besorg waar hul behoort. Maurisha Poceiro Santos There are dolphins again. Namib Times Spoke to Barry McGovern and he says they are being monitored, but he›ll keep an eye, they›ve just swum past him. But thank you! Ishantè Da Cruise I was also there, it was really awesome. And the journalist that was there was swimming with the guys to get the this pictures. Sylvia Siemens Wonderlike daad, bravo vir julle almal Dagmar Kubirske You guys are awesome! Clive Lesley Lawrence Well done guys! This is what makes me proudly Namibian!! Barbara THomson Well done all the dolphin savers. Estelle Kuys Wow awesome Wanda Lukas Awesome! Sharón Neveling Hedman Thank you, what you do is awesome Sarafina Shidhudhu Dankie tog! Adriana Erasmus Bless you all! Chrisilda Rausch Thank you guys for your effect it is great to some people care about these dolphins great . Riana van Wyk Wonderlike daad.
Elvera Wille Thank you to ALLL the people that helped. Danie Wiese Well done chaps. Proud of you all. Well done! Ronel de Jong Awesome. Thanks for helping save the dolphins. Manuela Holzgen-Kriel Awesome you guys. Pieter Lubbe Well done to all involved. Linda Louw So heartwarming, the world needs more feel good stories…. Jean Bulger Ward Hats off to you wonderful people! God Bless Helen Smith Awesome. Avril Gale Thank you!” Uschi Behr Kuhn Awesome. Angela Joosten Kriel Amazing, team work makes the dream work! Nikita Kita Van Ginkel Thank you for saving the dolphins. Meriam Haufiku Dankie tog mense.
Swakopmund Skydiving Club House - at the Swakopmund Airport
Die enigste veilige plek
Die ewige God is 'n skuilplek, sy arms is altyd onder jou. Deuteronomium 33.27
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Ons beplan ‘n groot kuier vir die aand. Die gaste arriveer tussen 18:00 en 18:30, waarna ‘n verwelkoming, registrasie (belangrik as jy wil bie - vat ‘n nommer, jy sal nooit weet watter spesiale stuk vir jou wag nie) en ontvang wynproe inligting. ‘n Heerlike wynproe van verskillende wynplase wag op jou in die sysaal – die verrassing vir diegene wat nie wyn drink nie, hierdie jaar gaan daar ‘n Brouery proe plaas wees! Geniet heerlike kaas en southappies gedurende hierdie proe. Om 19:00 beweeg almal
na die hoofsaal en maak hulself gemaklik by hulle tafel. Die veilingstukke kan deurentyd aan die voorkant van die saal besigtig word. Andries Vermeulen staan reg om jou ‘n “ball” van ‘n tyd te gee. Hy kan nie een sin uitspreek sonder om
skreeusnaaks te wees nie. As jy ‘n goeie lag kort, is dit die plek vir jou. Aandete wat heerlike schnitzel, ‘n warm aartappelgereg en slaai insluit, sal tussendeur bedien word. Andries gaan ongeveer 25 items opveil. Die stukke bestaan mees-
tal uit eksklusiewe enkel stukke, daar sal weer ‘n spesiale Brandewyntjie wees en ‘n spesiaal-ontwerpte Magnum Marianne wyn (om die aand te onthou). ‘n Eksklusiewe versamelstuk – slegs ‘n beperkte hoeveelheid van hierdie produk– ‘n spesiaal ont-
werpte houtkis met sewe verskillende bottels Goedehoop wyne is maar ‘n paar om op te noem. Nagereg gaan ‘n heerlike warm sjokolade sensasie wees. Moenie dit misloop nie, kom en geniet ‘n heerlike kuieraand saam met Andries.
Kaartjies is beskikbaar teen N$200.00 per persoon (10-12 sitplekke per tafel) Datum: 30 September 2015 Plek: Walvisbaai Stadsaal Kunstenaar/MC/Afslaer & Grapjas: Andries Vermeulen Kaartjies: Christine Smit 081 251 2028 /Belinda Oberholster 081 127 6586 Epos: belindaoberholster@gmail.com
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WALVIS BAY * 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. * First Tuesday of every month: Charity Quiz Night at The Raft! Call 204877 for more info and reservations. * Every Sunday: Potjiekos available at MOTH Club. * 1 Sept: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00 by VGK Kerk. * 4 Sept: Poetic Healing presents Open Mic Night at 18:00 at Ninos's Pizzeria, Walvis Bay. Interested poets, comedians and musicians should contact 0812144161 on or before 31 August 2015. * 5 Sept: Hear 4 Raymond - The International School of Walvis Bay at 18:00. Contact: 081 251 9900/081 344 8811. * 9 Sept: MOTH meeting at Escarpment Shellhole * 25 Sept: Mr and Miss NPS at School Hall. * 28 Sept - 10 Oct: WACK Fest - Yearly arts and craft exhibition at the Lagune Café - wbartsandcraft @gmail.com * 30 Sept: walVIS fees se Wynveiling, Walvisbaai Stadsaal om 18h00. * 6 Okt: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00 by Katolieke Kerk. * 14 Oct: MOTH meeting at Escarpment Shellhole * 15 & 16 Oct: Narraville Primary School Prize-giving Ceremonies. * 3 Nov: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00 by Lutherse Kerk. * 11 Nov: MOTH meeting at Escarpment Shellhole * 12 Nov: Narraville Primary School Christmas Tree at School Hall. * 28 Nov: Adventmarkt – Evangelische L Kirche Wal vis Bay – Theo Ben Gurirab – 081 124 3203. * 1 Des: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00 by Rhynse Kerk. * 9 Dec: MOTH meeting at Escarpment Shellhole
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. * 30 Aug: Sunday Market at Wellness Centre 5 Libertine Amathila St Swakopmund from 09.00 till 13.00 * 5 Sept: Husab Marathon and 10km, 5km fun run starting at the Husab Access Road from 07:00. * 5 Sept: Swakopmund Arts Association opening of exhibition “Some chilled things to look@” by artist Gerdis Stadherr at 17:00 by Woermannhaus Gallery. Viewing until 28 Sept. * 5 Sept: Poetic Healing presents Open Mic Night at 18:00 at Cosmopolitan Restaurant, Swakopmund. Interested poets, comedians and musicians should contact 0812144161 on or before 31 August 2015 * 7 - 10 Oct: Swakopmund International Trade Expo. For more info contact 064 - 406 687 or 081 476 9304.
HENTIES BAY * 16 Des: Geloftefees te N G KERK Hentiesbaai om 09:00.
ART EXHIBITIONS * Every Saturday: Open Air Arts Exhibition at the Mole next to Tennis courts in Swakopmund. Oil paintings - weather permitting. * Permanent Collection: Woermann Haus Gallery in Bismarck Street. Fine collection of the Swakopmund Arts Association’s “South West Masters’’ and contemporary Namibian art works. Open Mondays to Saturdays 10:00 - 12:00 and 15:00 - 17:00.
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Verrassing vir Oom Johnny
Oom Johnny Ducie het verlede week Woensdag 73 jaar oud geword. Sy Brasiliaanse vriende het hom en sy vrou, Lona genooi om dié dag saam met hulle te kom braai by die MOTH-klub in Walvisbaai. Daar was braaivleis, Franco Sivori het die musiek gemaak, maar die grootste verrassing was die mooiste verjaarsdagkoek.
Oom Johnny sê sy trane het sommer geloop toe hy alles sien, maar dat die dag omtrent pret en plesier was.
Foto’s deur Bernabé Blaauw
Groot was sy verbasing toe hulle daar opdaag en sien dat die gasvrye Suid-Amerikaners vir hom ‘n verrassingspartytjie gereël het.
Oud en jonk het heerlik saamgekuier by die Old Crocks sokkertoernooi in Swakopmund
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Jongspan van kus op geestelike kamp
Sowat 90 tieners van verskeie denominasies plaaslik het deel uitgemaak van 530 tieners wat in Windhoek by die Windhoek Gymnasium bymekaar gekom het vir ‘n geestelik kamp. Hulle het Donderdagaand vertrek uit Walvisbaai per trein en het gisteroggend weer teruggekeer. Marietjie Engelbrecht,
een van die organiseerders het aan namib times gesê, “Met hierdie kamp wou ons uitreik na die tieners en dit was ‘n be-
lewenis om te ervaar hoe hierdie jongspan hulself wend tot God. Spesiaal met hul eerste ontmoeting met God.”
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Drie tente vir ons Walvisbaai kinders, so maak mens!
Days to Attend Tuesday 18:00 Friday 18:00 Sunday 18:00
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reduced to 30 players ahead of the team's Cup. this year. The squad going to South Africa this weekend: Forwards: Johnny Redelinghuys, Jaco Engels, Rahul Larson, Casper Viviers, Aranos Coetzee, AJ de Klerk, Louis van der Westhuizen, Torsten van Jaarsveld, JG Wiese, Janco Venter, Tjiuee Uanivi, Jacques Burger, Wian Conradie, Leneve Damens, Tinus du Plessis, Rohan Kitshoff, Thomasau Forbes, Rezando Botes, Renaldo Bothma and PJ van Lill. Backs - Eniell Buitendag, Arthur Bouwer, Damian Stevens, Eugene Jantjies, Theuns Kotze, Darryl de la Harpe, Johan Deysel, JC Greyling, Heinrich Smit, Danie van Wyk, Danie Dames, Conrad Marais, David Philander, Russel van Wyk, Chrysander Botha and Johan Tromp.
die halftydtelling op 20-8 in Wanderers, ook bekend as die “Wit Hingste”, se 1 SEPTEMBER 2015 guns het daar baie werk op “Die Bloumasjien” van Walvisbaai gewag. Die manne het hul harte uitgespeel, maar moes aan die einde van die dag met 'n nederlaag van 43-28 die aftog blaas. Kudus het hul vorige twee kragmetings teen die Windhoek-span gewen, maar hierdie keer was die bordjies verhang en kon die Walvisbaai-span ongelukkig nie 'n plek in die finaal bespreek nie. Unam en United, beide van Windhoek, het in die ander semi-finaal swaarde gekruis en die studente het weereens bewys dat hulle nie 'n katjie is wat sonder handskoene aangepak kan word nie. Unam het die wedstryd 26-24 gewen en daarmee geskiedenis gemaak, aangesien dit die eerste keer is dat die span na die Premierliga finaal deurdring. Die finale van die Premierliga en ook die Reserweliga gaan 'n Wanderers – Unam aangeleentheid wees, nadat hul tweede spanne ook na die fiaal van die reserweliga deurgedring het. In die Eerste Liga het Dolphins van Swakopmund en Mariental hul plekke in die eindstryd bespreek. Die Jan Wilken Stadion in Walvisbaai het Saterdag behoorlik gedreun tydens die titaniese stryd tussen Dolphins en Walvisbaai. Geen genade is gegee of verwag nie en beide spanne het tot die bitter einde geveg en die toeskouers behoorlik waarde vir hul geld gegee. Die Swakopmunders het 'n halftydvoorsprong van 17-10 opgebou en 'n verbete Walvisbaai-span het teruggeveg. 'n Drie vir die Baainaars, in die laaste vyftien minute van die wedstryd, het die skare op hul voete gehad en nadat hierdie drie verdoel was, het die skaal gelykop geweeg (17-17). 'n Strafskop is egter in die doodsnikke van die wedstryd aan die Swakopmunders toegestaan en Nevine Nell was die held van die dag, nadat hy geen fout gemaak hetwww.belmet.co.za om die bal tussen die pale deur te stuur Namibian-based Belmet Marine Engineering Namibia (Pty) Ltd is a highly regarded and technically nie. Die eindtelling was 20-17. competent diversified steel fabricator within the Oil & Gas, Offshore- and onshore mining-, Marine-, ADVERT McAllisterIndustrial Pieterse en Donavan Hummel het Dolphins se drieë gedruk, met and General fabrication industries. Belmet Marine Engineering Namibia (Pty) Ltd is a highly regarded and Nevine Nell metNamibian-based twee strafskoppe en twee positions verdoelings Die Wewat are currently looking to fill the following on a geslaag temporaryhet. basis: technically competent diversified steel fabricator within the Oil & Gas, Offshore- and onshore Marine-, Industrial and General fabrication industries. puntemakers diemining-, Walvisbaai-span was James Smith, Tertius Arangies en 1. virReceptionist/Admin /Accounts Clerk (temporary We are currently to fill2the–following positions on Loots a temporaryhet basis: met een doelskop - looking with 3het. years Jeane Cloete, wat6 months) elkeen 'n drie gedruk Jurieexperience 1. Receptionist/Admin /Accounts Clerk (temporary 6 months) - with 2 – 3 years’ geslaag. Requirements: • Computer literate with Pastel and Microsoft office knowledge and experience experience • • • • • • • • • • • •
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MUNICIPALITY OF HENTIES BAY Notice is hereby given in terms of section 63(2)(a)(b) of the Local Authorities Act, 1992 (Act 23/1992) as amended, that the Council of Henties Bay intends to sell by private transaction the following portion of Street Remainder Erf 853 Henties Bay (Extension 3) to Mr. A.M.G. Vermeulen. DESCRIPTION Portion A of Remainder of Erf 853) Henties Bay (Extension 3) AREA (± 252m²) ZONING Street PURCHASE PRICE
± N$63 882.00 (N$253.50 per m²) Full particulars pertaining to the sale will lie for inspection by interested persons until Friday 21 August 2015 at Town Planner, Civic Offices, Corner of Jakkalsputz Road & Nicky Iyambo Avenue, P.O.
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osha Fishing Corporation (Pty) Ltd is a Namibian owned company operating the small pelagic sector. We are based in Walvis Bay, Namibia and are oking to recruit for the following positions: -
Environmental Officer Fitter Welder Storeman (Tools & Second Hand Parts) The closing date is Friday, 15 May 2015.
interested, please visit our website www.etoshafish.com.na for the etailed advert for each position.
Box 61, Henties Bay. For more information Mr R. S Ochs can be contacted at telephone (064) 502 000 during office hours. Written objections against the intended transaction must be received by the undersigned before or at 12:00 on Friday
4 September 2015. Mr R. S. Ochs Chief Executive Officer
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Dolphins se pale gelig… Marshallino Beukes
Dolphins rugbyklub van Swakopmund kon ongelukkig nie Saterdag daarin slaag om die Namibiese Rugby Unie se eerste liga finaal teen Mariental te wen nie.
The Momentum Week was a full success. Windhoek Gymnasium (batting) won the tournament. Photo credit: Arne Putensen/Proactive
Dolphins, wat vir Walvisbaai rugbyklub tydens die semi-finaal uitgeskakel het, het hulle in die Hage Geingob-stadion in Windhoek teen ‘n verbete Marientalspan vasgeloop wat met 46-23 geseëvier het. Mariental het tydens hul semi-finaal met Grootfontein afgerek-
en. Dolphins het hul naam eerste op die telbord geplaas en het teen rustyd ‘n voorsprong van 13-10 gehad. Die Marientallers het egter met nuwe moed en veggees die tweede helfte van die wedstryd aangepak, om uiteindelik gemaklik te wen. Wanderers se tweede
span het die finaal van die Reserwe liga teen Unam se tweede span gewen (39-25). Unam se eerste span het geskiedenis gemaak toe hulle vir die eerste keer in hul bestaan daarin kon slaag om die Namibiese Rugby Unie se premier-liga trofee te lig toe hulle Wanderers geklop het.
Under-19 Cricket Momentum Week Walvis Bay Private School participates The Windhoek Gymnasium U19 cricket team has successfully defended their title at the Momentum Week. The boys kept an upper hand against the Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool (WAP) in the final on Sunday, while also triumphing over Pro-Ed in the T20 Challenge finals on Monday in the capital. The prestigious tournament kicked-off last week with three games being played in various formats each day. The Momentum Week is widely considered to be one of the best development events in Namibia even if it was only established three years
ago. This year’s edition gave a special note to the tournament as a large portion of the youngsters that will represent Namibia at the U19 World Cup in Bangladesh next year show-cased their skills. Other schools that participated were
Windhoek High School, Walvis Bay Private School and a “Platteland” invitational team. Windhoek Gymnasium’s quest for a second successive title was evident from the very beginning as they marched from win to win. Their victory was
not only down to the exceptional team performances by the Gymnasium, but also to their two stand-out players Niko Davin and Charl Brits as evident by their statistics. Davin was the highest scoring batsmen, scoring a total of 265 runs. On average, he
scored 51 runs per innings. His team mate Brits, on the other hand, was the most successful bowler. The talented youngster took 10 wickets in 29 overs, conceded 74 runs with an economy rate of 2.6, as confirmed by the event organisers.
Meanwhile Tiaan Steenkamp from Windhoek High School was chosen as the player of the tournament. Steenkamp was not only one of the best batsman with 315 runs at an average of 45 runs per innings, but he also took 9 wickets in 33 overs, conceded 168
runs with an economy rate of 4.8. Cricket Namibia (CN) wished to thank Momentum for their continues support of this event. The attention now turns to the Momentum Schools League which is set to start next week.
Rossmund Golf news Hi there from a very windy but sunny Rossmund - what a relief to see the sunshine again - after what has been a really long cold spell. Those in the know would probably tell you that the moon was full, the sea was very angry so a change was to be expected. Saturday 22 August our team of five representatives set out for the Regional Finals of the 2015 Sanlam Cancer Challenge which took place at Omeya Golf Club. Congratulations and well done to Werner Borg who came out tops in the Mens’ “C” Division with 31pts - Werner you are a real survivor and seem to be playing good golf at the moment - we wish you luck in the Finals to be held on 19/20 October by the Lost City/Gary Player Courses @ Sun City, RSA. Once again a big thanks from Rossmund to Sanlam for their ongoing support for this tourna-
ment. Wednesday 26 August (Heroes Day) brought a good field of golfers to compete for the fantastic vouchers provided by our sponsor Africaonline - being a public holiday meant that all the golfers had time to play 18 holes which was great. The weather was perfect and the golf was even better. Countouts were inevitable and some good scores were produced, especially over the back nine. Our 18 hole winners all entered the clubhouse on 40pts - finally Jacques van der Merwe was the lucky winner followed by
Novanam Monthly Medal Winners: L/R : Ming; B Saunderson: E Uushona; A Abrahams; W Borg; M Tordasillas (Novanam); J V/d Merwe (Vice Cpt RGC)
Bertie Saunderson and Fritz Coetzee. In the 9 hole shootout Mario Polster shot an excellent 23pts followed by Willie van Zyl on 22pts. Unfortunately Marc Gregan had to return to Windhoek unexpectedly so could
not join us for the day but has promised to be there on 25 November. Saturday 29 August was our Monthly Medal Competition. It was really great to see Michael Tordesillas on hand not only to officiate at prize giving but
also to enjoy a round of golf - Michael it was just great to have you there and on behalf of all the Rossmund golfers I say a big thanks to you and to Novanam for your continued and unfailing support for golf
here in Swakopmund. Winners: Overall: B Saunderson 71; “A” Div - K Wentzel 75; “B” Div - A Abrahams 71; “C” Div - W Borg 71; Ladies: Ming 75; Juniors: E Uushona 75. This coming Wednes-
day (tomorrow) 2 September we will have one of our old sponsors back - Anchor Point Restaurant - Beach Hotel with some “Lekker” breakfast vouchers up for grabs. Look forward to seeing you all.
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Old Crocks-sokkertoernooi ‘n wenner Marshallino Beukes Granite, ‘n sportklub van Swakopmund, het die afgelope naweek ‘n hoogs suksesvolle Old Crocks sokkertoernooi op die Mondesa stadion op die dorp aangebied. Regkom Tani van Windhoek met twee doele teenoor een getroef en moes daarna met Tura Oldies, ook van Windhoek, swaarde kruis. Hierdie was ‘n taai toffie om te kou vir die Rehobothers, maar na ‘n agterstand van 2-1 het hulle teruggeveg, die gelykmaker behaal en die wedstryd met elfmeter-uitskietdoele gewen om hul plek in die finaal te bespreek. Die toernooi organiseerders, Team Granite, het hul semi-finaal teen Groot Aub Oldies gespeel en het geen fout gemaak om deur te dring tot die finaal nie
(2-0). Die finaal tussen Rehoboth en Granite het vir sokker uit die boonste rakke gesorg, alhoewel die naweek se sport sy tol by die manne bo veertig begin eis het. Geen genade is gevra of getoon nie en die skare het deurentyd op hul voete gebly. Aan die einde van die dag kon daar egter net een wenner wees, en dit was die Rehobothers wat hul fokus behou, en Granite met 2 doele teenoor een getroef het. Die wenspan is met N$6 000 vir hul moeite beloon. Die naaswenner het N$3 000 in die sak gesteek, met die semi-verloorders wat
elk N$1 500 ontvang het. Mnr Lukas Simbangaro van Team Granite het sy tevredenheid rakende die verloop van die toernooi uitgespreek. Daar is ook aangedui dat hulle die totale prysgeld van N$12 000 sonder enige hulp van buite ingesamel het en dit sal beslis tot groot hulp vir die klub wees, indien die besigheidslui hul harte en beursies oopmaak om sokker op hierdie vlak te ondersteun. Einde Oktober lei al die paaie na Rehoboth, waar die volgende Old Crocks toernooi aangebied gaan word.
Team Granite
Fotos deur Marshallino Beukes
Die jonges van dae kon beslis ‘n hele paar truuks by die ouer garde leer, aangesien die toernooi aan opwindende sokker van hoogstaande gehalte gekenmerk was. Altesaam dertien spanne van regdeur die land het deelgeneem en die Mondesa stadion het lanklaas so ‘n groot saamtrek van sokker-ondersteuners gehad. Spanne van Okombahe, Okahandja, Keetmanshoop en Usakos moes Saterdag al die terugtog aanpak, nadat hulle vroeg uitgeskakel is. Rehoboth Golden Oldies het tydens die kwarteindrondte vir
Die groot bulle van Rehoboth en Regkom Tani pak mekaar
Rehoboth Golden Oldies
Namibian Boxers First to Arrive for Africa Games
About 22 sports codes have been announced for this year’s games, including athletics and swimming for athletes with disabilities. The 2015 All Africa Games, which take place from Friday to 19 September, will mark the 50th anniversary of the games, as well as its return to Brazzaville which hosted the first edition in 1965. The rest of Namibia’s team will travel to Brazzaville today, Thursday and on 8 September. The opening ceremony
of the 11th edition of the AAG will be Friday. Speaking to Nampa upon the team’s arrival at the Maya-Maya International Airport in Brazzaville on Friday, powerlifting para-athlete Ruben Soroseb, who has represented Namibia at the Commonwealth Games and Paralympic Games before, said he is excited and looking forward to competing at the AAG for the first time. “I am really looking forward to the games. This will be the first
time that I compete with only African athletes and I trained hard for these games. I am hoping I will have the right mind set on the day of the games and hopefully do the nation and myself proud,” said Soroseb. Soroseb has competed in the Commonwealth Games twice - in 2010 in New Delhi, India where he ended ninth and in 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland, where he was sixth. He also ended in 11th place at the 2012
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A group of eight boxers, two disabled body athletes and their officials became the first group from Team Namibia to arrive in Congo, Brazzaville for the 2015 All Africa Games (AAG) on Friday. Namibia will be sending 79 athletes and 48 officials to this year’s AAG. They will participate in athletics, boxing, cycling, karate, swimming, tennis, table tennis, gymnastics, and sports for the disabled.
BRAZZAVILLE, 30 August 2015 - Team Namibia pictured while arriving at the Maya Maya International Airport in Congo, Brazzaville ahead of the 2015 All Africa Games (AAG), which take place from 4 to 19 September Paralympic Games that were held in London in the United Kingdom. Another athlete who has represented Namibia before at the AAG; Commonwealth Games and Olympics is boxer Mujandjae Kasuto, who told the agency that he has learned a lot from
his previous participations and he is hoping to use that experience to his advantage. “This time around I am hoping to reach the final. With the help of my coach, God, plus my wife and kids at home, I really expect to do better.
“I have been at these Games before and I now know how things really work, so people should expect the unexpected when I step into the ring this time around,” he stated. Kasuto reached the quarter-finals in 2011 at the AAG in Mapu-
to, Mozambique, while at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Scotland he was eliminated in the round of 16. Team Namibia returned with seven medals - one gold, one silver and five bronze - from the 2011 AAG held in Maputo. NAMPA