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namib times SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 6516 TUESDAY 22 DECEMBER 2015 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net

More reason to be over the moon now

Teen dies after flung from car

inside Zip Zap Circus

Thirteen-year-old girl in rape ordeal on beach

Holiday makers and coastal residents who are fortunate enough to have open, clear night skies on Christmas Eve must make an added effort to view the full moon rising. This is the first time in approximately 38 years that full moon coincides with Christmas Eve. The sun will totally illuminate the moon at approximately 23:11.

The next full moon on Christmas is only due again for 2034. The picture was obtained from chickyboophotography.com

Mavourlene !Gaёs A thirteen-year-old girl endured horrifying moments at the Kuisebmond Beach in Walvis Bay shortly after midnight Monday, when she was raped at knifepoint at a public toilet only a short distance from where members of her family were enjoying themselves. where their children The incident, coupled tivities. with a nineteen-year- The warning was made go when engaging in old man that died after yesterday by Namibian holiday activities. been flung from a Police spokesperson in With regard to the rolling vehicle on the Erongo, Detective rape incident, the road behind the dune Chief Inspector Eras- perpetrator first held belt is sending warn- tus Iikuyu. There are the girl at gun-point ing lights flickering to places under-aged chil- and searched her for parents to intervene dren cannot be left un- valuables. He then and supervise their supervised and parents continued to carry out children's holiday ac- should be informed of Continues on Page 2

The wait is on for 2016 pilchard quotas!

Full Report on Page 2

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SwapoNo Council shuffle in Walvis

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Ruined Holiday

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Christmas at the Dome

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Drag Action

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Flung from vehicle Continued from Page 1 the rape. The perpetrator remains at large.

Only hours earlier on Sunday evening, nineteenyear-old Elrico Witbooi was flung from a vehicle overturning. The incident took place on the C28 east of the dune belt. Witbooi and four others were travelling in a Suzuki Alto from Swakopmund to Walvis Bay when he lost control and overturned the vehicle. He did not have a driver’s license.

Passengers in the vehicle escaped with minor injuries.

Namibians love Zip Zap Circus Sharlien Tjambari

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Fisheries Minister only to make announcement upon his return on 28 December The pelagic fishing industry’s hopes were dashed that a pilchard quota announcement would be made by day end yesterday. News were however, that Fisheries Minister Bernhardt Esau is currently out of the country and would only make an announcement after 28 December upon his return.

A total allowable catch (TAC) of 25 000 tons of The fleet of purse seiners offload pilchard pilchard was awarded to the pelagic fishery for catches at two canneries in Walvis Bay, one at the 2015 season. The pelagic fishing sector Etosha Fishing Enterprises and the other United comprises two segments - the fleet of purse Fishing Enterprises. One of the most recognised seiner vessels that are either owned by one of the brands, Lucky Star Pilchards, are produced at four pelagic fishing companies in Walvis Bay or these canneries. by private ownership.

Swakopmund is best known as a holiday destination and every year it proofs its title to visitors and residents, with many events taking place and too many fun activities happening, you would not want to be at someplace else but Swakopmund. Over 100 people flocked to the Dome on Friday night for the opening of the Zip Zap Circus. The performances were breathtaking and kept the audience on the edge of their seats. The circus will end today so if you have not been there make your way out there and experience great music and stage plays.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Swapo-regional denies Holiday makers and residents Walvis Bay town warned against the growing council reshuffle and alarming phenomena of drink spiking at social outlets

The Swapo Party Regional Coordinator in Erongo, Philipus Heita has denied accusations that he proposed that the new councillors for the Walvis Bay Municipality be reshuffled.

Contacted for comment on Thursday, Reinhold Shipwikineni, the Swapo branch coordinator for Okahenge at Wal-vis Bay told Nampa that Heita allegedly suggested that management chairperson, Tobias Nambala, be replaced with ordinary member Penelope Martin because “she is the only coloured on the council where the majority are Aawambo” and should be allowed to be chairperson.

“Heita said it in a meeting on 14 December at Walvis Bay. I condemn such a proposal because leaders are not appointed based on tribes,” Shipwikineni told Nampa.

Heita on Thursday said he did not say any such thing and asked Shipwikineni to provide evidence.

“If he said I mentioned it in the meeting on 14 December then he is revealing party secrets to the media. That meeting was a closed door meeting,” he said.

Heita and Shipwikineni could not say what type of meeting it was and what was discussed during the

meeting.

A deployment directive from Swapo Secretary-General, Nangolo Mbumba indicates that Martin was supposed to chair the management while Nambala is an alternate member.

The Swapo Walvis Urban district executive committee decided that Nambala be chairperson.

In Swakopmund, the deployment directive also seen by Nampa stated that former

m a y o r, N e h e m i a h Salomon was supposed to return to that position with current mayor, Paulina Nashilundo as deputy.

Deputy Swakopmund mayor, Maria Elago was supposed to be a member of the management committee.

Approached for comment on Thursday, Mbumba said there will be no reshuffling as the district's executive committees consulted the national executive committee

Swapo Regional Coordinator Philipus Heita

Madelaine Laubscher Swakopmund emergency response EMED 24, transported a man to the Cottage Mediclinic over the weekend with symptoms relating to drink spiking. It has become a growing, and concerning phenomena at the coast whereby people's alcoholic beverages are spiked with substances that causes nausea, excruciating headaches and most often a state of unconciousness during which people could fall victim to crime, including rape and robbery.

Substances like Rohypnol, Ketamine, GHB or even alcohol are used for drink spiking. A call is made to parents of young people frequenting night spots and drinking places to warn them against the reality of drink spiking.

An informed person can prevent falling vic-tim.

As far as possible, teens are advised to visit social

outlets in groups and for people to take responsibility for one's own health and safety by staying in groups to prevent drinks left unattended. In the event of emergency, groups can better coordinate to contact emergency response or the police.

on their decisions.

“Party rules and procedures give the districts the power to make changes but in consultation with the national executive committee. So we respect their decision to

position simply because some people think it should be given to a different tribe. That is not how Swapo works, we do not look at tribes at all and whoever thinks like that is misleading,” said Nam-

change what was suggested from the national leadership,” Mbumba said.

Nambala responded that the decision was made by the district and he respects it.

“I cannot decline the

bala.

Martin said she also respects the decision to place her where she is now. “I am happy with what was decided, I have no problem with anyone,” she said briefly. NAMPA

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Legendary Rally Driver’s Son Dies in Motor Accident Mavourlene !Gaёs

A 25-year-old man identified as Lucentio Lopes (pictured above), the son of legendary rally driver Lukas Hipondoka, died in hospital after he was involved in a tragic accident which involved four vehicles.

The accident took place on Friday evening on the road between Usakos and Arandis.

The accident was confirmed by Nampol

Detective Chief Inspector, Erastus Iikuyu who said the accident took place about 30-35km from Arandis to Usakos.

“It is alleged that the truck that was transporting fish, with two occupants on board, was travelling from Arandis towards Usakos when a red Izuzu double cab, (a tow-in vehicle) who was towing a trailer with a small sedan on top approached the truck from the Usakos direction. According to the truck driver, the Izuzu double cab was driving in the wrong lane; it was actually facing the truck.”

Iikuyu added that the truck driver tried to avoid a head-collision with the double cab and as a means of avoiding the vehicle he drove towards the left side of the road.

“While in the process of trying to avoid a collision, the trailer of the red Izuzu double cab hit the right front wheel of the truck, which resulted in the driver of the truck losing control over the truck and driving onto the wrong lane, facing the oncoming cars and ended up hitting a Toyota Corolla and a Ford Ranger that was driven by Lucentio Lopes, before it overturned.”

According to Iikuyu it is further alleged that

Drivers not obeying law The drivers in the Erongo Region are still not sticking to the rules of the law as they continue to drive after having consumed alcohol or dependence producing substances.

Seven drivers appeared in both Walvis Bay Over the weekend the police arrested three and Swakopmund courts on charges rela- suspects, Johannes Mupenda, Josius Swart ted to drinking and driving yesterday. and Aljareau Kotze in Walvis Bay for With the festive season at hand, the coastal driving under the influence of intoxicating towns are receiving an influx of visitors liquor. from all over the country and beyond.

Another four drivers were also appreThe police have on numerous occasions hended in Swakopmund, one driver was urged the drivers to refrain from drinking arrested for driving under the influence of and driving and to remember they are not intoxicating liquor and another three the only road users. drivers for reckless or negligent driving.

Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court report 17 December 2015 Harry Kirchner (51) appeared on a charge contravening section 17 of the Nature Conservation Ordinance of 1975 for carrying on any business or trade in the Park and a charge of providing accommodation for visitors. The matter was postponed to 10 February 2016 for plea. The accused is on warning.

Berlenues Nanub (30) appeared on a charge of malicious damage to property.

The matter was postponed to 19 January 2016 for reason not specified. The accused is in custody.

Matheus Ankonga (38) appeared on a charge of theft by false pretences. The matter was postponed to 12 January 2016 for bail application. The accused is in custody.

Clarense Skrywer (32) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 21 January 2016 for legal aid. The accused is in custody.

Fabian Langenhoven (29) appeared on a charge of possession of potentially dangerous dependence - producing drugs and a charge of dealing in potentially dangerous dependence producing drugs.

The matter was postponed to 22 February 2016 for trial partly heard - judgement. The accused is on bail.

Amutenya Willem Namindo (32) appeared on a charge of displaying a licence number not applicable to the vehicle and a charge of displaying a licence disk not applicable. The matter was postponed to 22 February 2016 for trial partly heard continuation of trial. The accused is on bail.

Pendapala Shali (28), Thomas Kwedhi (37) and Erikki Shigweda (36) all appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 22 February 2016 for trial partly heard - continuation of trial. The accused are on bail.

Silvanus Joseph (25) appeared on a charge of reckless or negligent driving. Joseph was found not guilty and discharged.

Matheus Intja (28) appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 27 January 2016 for bail application. The accused is in custody.

Leonardus Damaseb (21) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The matter was postponed to 1 February 2016 for plea. The accused is on bail.

Lopes was the only one that was seriously injured in the accident and he was taken to Cottage hospital in Swakopmund for medical treatment where he passed away on Saturday morning.

Apparently Lopes was an employee at Novel Ford in Windhoek and was on his way to Swakopmund to attend a soccer tournament when the accident happened.

An amateur picture of the accident scene

Man Dies after being Run over near Fire Station Mavourlene !Gaёs A 68-year-old man who was identified as Fillipus Halenge was allegedly run over and killed near the Mautamane fire station in Sam Nujoma Avenue, Kuisebmond on Thursday evening around 22:00.

According to NamPol Detective Chief Inspector, Erastus Iikuyu it is alleged that the deceased, who was an employee of Blaauws Transport, was on his way to Kuisebmond, when the driver who was allegedly chasing the green light hit him.

“It appears like the driver of the white Toyota with a Windhoek registration number was driving in Sam Nujoma Street from the east to the western direction towards the robots from the side of Narraville. The deceased was crossing the road at the robots from the southern direction to the northern direction probably on the way to the location.”

Iikuyu added that it is believed the driver was driving at a high speed, with the hope of passing the robots while the green light was still on.

“The green light subsequently turned red, at which point the vehicle was at high speed and could not be stopped in time which resulted in the driver hitting Halenge who was busy crossing the robots as it was his turn. The deceased died on the spot.”

According to Iikuyu the driver, as part of procedure, was tested to see if he had alcohol in his blood. “The results confirmed that the driver was not drunk by the time the accident took place.”

A case of culpable homicide has however been opened against the driver and the matter is under investigation.

Swakopmund Magistrate Court Jason Nghidipohamba (26) appeared on charges of a firearm and discharge of a firearm.

The matter was postponed to 11 February for further investigations. The accused remains in custody.

Johannes Shovena (34) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 21 January for further investigation. The accused is on bail of N$1 000.

Primus Amkakali (34) appeared on a charge of rape.

The matter was postponed to 3 February for further investigations. The accused remains in custody.

Jerom Philander (36) appeared on a charge of malicious damage to property. The matter was postponed to 23 December for plea. The accused remains in custody.

Rosssi Nicolay Michael (22) appeared on a charge of dealing in dependence producing substance. The matter was postponed to 7 March for further investigations. The accused remains in custody.

Bianca Pollmann (21) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 3 February for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Supporting development through services and skills Ship repair company Elgin Brown & Hamer (EBH) Namibia was a strong presence at the 9th annual Namport Erongo Business and Tourism Expo, which took place from 28 to 31 October 2015.

The company embraced the opportunity to showcase its services and capabilities, its contribution to the Namibian economy in line with Vision 2030, and its focus on engaging the local community in skills development.

With 'Cultivating Business for the Future' as its theme, the expo brought together numerous participants, with an overarching

aim of promoting local business and trade in support of the sustainable development of the Erongo region.

The expo, sponsored by Namport – which is also the majority shareholder in EBH Namibia - has become a vitally important part of business and community life in Walvis Bay. This event helps to ensure that Namibians from all walks of life, small and medium enterprises

(SMEs) and Namibian industries converge to share ideas and experiences, and present new opportunities.

“Once again EBH Namibia was proud to take part in the Namport Erongo Business and Tourism Expo. We feel strongly that it is only co-operation between the public and private sectors that will steer this region forward towards sustainable economic growth,” says

th

EBH Namibia participated again in this year's 9 annual Erongo Business and Tourism Expo. Fltr are Ms Alicia Januarie (Training Administrative Clerk), Mr Simon Kgobetsi (Commercial Department), Mr Leonard Simson (Artisan: Mechanical), Ms Hileni Reinhold (Finance: Costing) and Mr Johan Morkel (Dock Master) Hannes Uys, Chief Executive Officer at EBH Namibia. “It is also incumbent upon businesses to proactively engage the local community through skills development. We all

Arandis Clinic opens today

Mavourlene !Gaёs The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) will officially open the long awaited Arandis clinic today (Tuesday). The building which is estimated to have cost N$ 15 503 743.

40 is going to be inaugurated by the Minister of Health and Social Services, Bernard Haufiku.

According to the Regional Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services in the Erongo Region, Jeremia Nghipundjwa, the residents of the small mining town of Arandis can now

get access to all Primary Health Care services.

Nghipundjwa added there was already a functional MoHSS clinic.

“There was already a functional MoHSS clinic in the town but, the infra-

structure was aging thus the ministry's decision to construct a modern clinic which not only provides a comfortable environment for our clients but one that also responds to emerging needs as new services have been added over recent years.” The construction on the clinic which was initially a free standing building started 11 December 2012 but was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. “The completion of the project was delayed due to a hard rock at the clinic site which made digging of trenches for electricity, sewerage and water reticulation difficult. The actual completion date was 11 May

2015.” According to Nghipundjwa, the clinic comprises all basic units that are normally part of a clinic, for example, screen rooms, medical store (pharmacy) immunization room, observation room, HIV counselling and testing room, delivery room in case of an emergency delivery.

have a role to play in growing previously disadvantaged communities and SMEs into active participants in the future prosperity of this country.” Since its inception in 2006, EBH Namibia has reached “There are also staff accommodation facilities available at the clinic. The clinic has a staff of two registered nurses, three nurses, three enrolled nurses, three health assistants, one TB field promoter, one driver and two cleaners. No additional services have been introduced with the new clinic though.”

He added that the clinic will not focus on special areas but, will provide all the basic primary health care services that are provided by all clinics elsewhere.

“Patients requiring specialised services still have to be referred to the next level of health care.”

out to the local Walvis Bay community through a number of corporate social investment (CSI) initiatives.

Top of the agenda, too, is job creation for local Namibians; as well as a rigorous training and

employee development programme.

“A sound skills base is pivotal to our vision of EBH Namibia being the preferred shipyard on the west coast of Africa,” Uys concludes.

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HARBOUR

22 DECEMBER 2015

That is how you ruin a holiday!

The saying goes: the worst day at fishing still stays better than the best day at the office. Unfortunately this angler cannot say the same, after his vehicle ended up in the water at the salt pans, south of Walvis Bay, over the weekend.

Considerable damage was caused to the vehicle.

This is the second vehicle this holiday to end up in the water. Days ago a luxury offroad vehicle was swept by the waves on the Vineta beach. The Swakopmund fire brigade managed to salvage the vehicle, but it is also damaged beyond use.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

A glimpse into the world of Walvis Bay car washers

Meat surprise for elderly at K/M Old Age Home

While some have the privilege of bonuses to make the festive period a little more special than the rest of the year, a number of unemployed men in Walvis Bay are washing cars just to get by.

The close to 15 men wake up every morning and find their way to the parking area behind Pick 'n Pay supermarket along Theo-Ben Gurirab Street and Nangolo Mbumba Drive where they wash cars every day.

The men, most of who dropped out of school, run to every driver in the parking area and ask to wash the car for between N$10 and N$50 – depending on what the car owner is willing to part with in exchange for a clean car.

They have to support their unemployed parents in the northern regions such as Omusati and Oshana, where they came from in search of jobs at the harbour town.

Here they face the challenge of paying rent for the shacks they sleep in, as well as supporting their children and girlfriends for whom they have to buy food and clothes.

Sometimes if they are lucky and they have experience in welding or operating cranes they get temporary jobs. When their contracts end, it is back to the parking area.

As the year draws to an end, the need for money becomes even worse as they have to travel back home to spend Christmas and New Year with their families, hence the informal car wash

initiative.

They use water from the public toilet in the parking area or sometimes bring their own from the Kuisebmond residential area where they live.

They know what they are doing is illegal but it is either this, or go home empty-handed.

As soon as they see a police car approach the municipal parking, they disappear behind the nearest wall to avoid detention or a fine of N$300 for operating an illegal business.

Their stories are the same as that of the many unemployed, unskilled young Namibians youths who would do anything to make some money.

“I get between N$70 and N$150 a day. In a month I might save N$3 000 with which I pay N$700 rent and send N$1 000 to my parents,” the 26-yearold Tangeni Jairus says as he talks about the odd jobs be does to survive.

He has been doing this kind of work for three years after dropping out of Grade 9 at Etayi vil-lage in the Omusati Re-gion. “I have a girlfriend and a daughter.

Luckily primary school is free. We starve ourselves this time of the year to save money and go back to the village,” he says.

Petrus Shapumba, 23, from Iilambo village completed Grade 12, but could not qualify for further studies. He

has been here for one and a half years.

Shapumba said sometimes they are picked up to clean houses and offices, or to offload and load goods for business.

“We need permanent jobs. Unfortunately people who are in positions of power only give their friends and family jobs,” he says.

The 25-year-old Johannes Tiloveta dropped out of Grade 8 at Onandjila village in Omusati.

He has been doing the same types of work for three years. Sometimes four days can pass without making a single cent.

“The police come and break our buckets.

They tell us not to return here but we have no choice,” he says.

Approached for comment, Detective Chief Inspector Erastus Iikuyu of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) says he is aware of the situation, but the power lies with the municipality.

He said if the police act on illegal businesses in town, it is based on the by-laws of the municipality, and if the municipality asks them to do so.

The Walvis Municipality's manager of public relations and customer service, Kevin Adams explains that unregistered businesses are not allowed to operate in the town.

“The municipality's business registration regulations stipulate

Liesl Losper Kandi Fishing joint venture artners, Berro Thobias and Glen Duncan, surprised residents of the Kuisebmond Old Age Home recently with oryx meat. According to them this gesture sets and example for people to take the responsibility to look after their elderly mothers and fathers.

At the handover, the Mayor of Walvis Bay, Clr Spokesperson for this handover, Regional Immanuel Wilfred, expressed his gratitude and Council Chairperson Hafeni Ndemula said, encouraged other businesses and individuals to “Let this be a true example to the children of get involved in the challenge to look after the elders to take care of their aged mothers and vulnerable groups in Namibian society which fathers. Do not run away from responsibilities. include the elderly, children and people with Look at what these Samaritans did for our disabilities or suffering from severe illness. people.”

“On behalf of the municipality, I would like to He urged the community to look after each other give a big thank you to the people involved in and asked the people involved in receiving this this donation. I pray that this will encourage meat to divide it equally amongst the elders that others to lead by example of how to take care of need this. our elders,” he said.

that no person may engage in business within the area of a Local Authority unless a registration certificate has been issued by the Local Authority in respect of such business.

It is for this reason that sometimes such people are told to leave,” he says.

Laws or no laws, the young men keep coming back day after day, hoping for another few dollars to make their Christmas with their families special.

“We are looking for bread, so we keep coming back,” a tired Tiloveta says.

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Car washers busy cleaning a car at their informal car wash bay in Walvis Bay’s cbd

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Afwesige stopborde gaan botsings veroorsaak Bottle of stolen vodka leads to discovery of dagga plantation A Swakopmund resident made a first appearance in the Swakopmund magistrate's court on Wednesday, following the discovery of a cannabis plantation in his back yard, earlier this week.

Pieter Jacobs And the plantation. Are they keeping it for evidence or bail money?

Pixie Munkelwitz N$1000 bail? What a joke.

Peter Baron Van Ginkel Its for medical use.

Jörg Radzikowski Hey, good grass is not narcotics, it's fun! Try it!

Lanny Boois Dit nogal wat ales geheime ht namibia ng.

Odette Hikuam Yoh! Gert Engelbrecht Hy is ‘n kersfees boom kweker.

Fish & Chips of the food truck at the seaside Swakopmund is one of the places in Namibia where you can find almost anything you are looking for, be it good services, clothing materials or food. Swakopmunders now have the pleasure of a food truck, described by the owner as the “first ever food truck in Namibia.”

Bobby Griebel Love the name i am sure you give "fork 'n knife" withy the chips too.

Leigh Lelanie Pascheka Kan julle glo, my Pa het haar opgebou "Bokkie se Trokkie," het dit aan my Oom verkoop en nou word sy verhuur.

Amazing.

Annemarie Basson Mater Dis super cool.het gewonder wie is so oulik.sal die wk verbykom vir ondersteuning. Alle sterkte.dis n truck waarvan almal praat.

Peter Baron Van Ginkel I must say its forken nice.

Johnny Breitenbach Dis nou cool!

Leigh Zandberg Pulled pork en vis is forken heerlik!

Hannelie Schoonbee Very nice!

Ans van Svhalkwyk Wow nice!

Coenie Stols Het daar geeet dis baie lekker!

Silvia Ringhofer Wow super cool all the best.

Cheryl van Rooi Good idea. i love it. good

Nou is dit wa voor die perde inspan Dit is nou behoorlik die wa voor die perde inspan - Vragmotorbestuurders weet nie van die verbod van die gebruik van die B2 kuspad vir swaarvoertuie vir die feesseisoen nie, want hulle word nie by die uitgange van Walvisbaai of Swakopmund voorgekeer en ingelig nie.

Jaco Snyders Almal het baie te se ons kan ook nie oral weed nie.

Allan Roodt Nou waar in die d..... is Walvis Bay Traffic Department en die highway patrol?

Hoekom word die B2 nie patroleer nie?

James Hawanga ‘n Ander kwessie wat ek nie verstaan nie, is wat maak daai sogenaamde streng beamptes van "Roads Authority"? Hulle kan dan so gou lorries stop as hulle nie om die sirkel na die weegbrug toe gaan nie. Hoekom laat hulle toe dat die lorries van die weegbrug af teruggaan op die pad wat hulle nie mag volg nie. Hierdie is n wet wat elke jaar,hierdie tyd

ingestel word en dis n plig van ons as bestuurders en toesighouers van die verskillende swaarvoertuigbesighede om toe te sien dat onse vragmotorbestuurders dit moet nakom.

David Muller Ek dink hulle moet die pad agter die duine teer dan sal trokke daai pad meer verkies.

Gert Jacobie Die verbod was dan in julle koerant (en al die ander) gerapporteer. Lees die bestuurders en trokeienaars dan nie die NT nie?

Hê gerus bietjie meer vertroue in jul eie produk!

Hester Oosthuizen Groot kennisgewingsborde... Hoe moeilik kan dit wees. Vat n dran advertensiebord, verf dit oor en plaad die kennusgewing met datums daarby. Volgende jaar kan dit weer gebruik word.

Amanda Fest-Visser By sirkel in walvis moet hulle bord opsit en by laaste stop in swakop. hoe moeilik kan dit nou wees?

Janie Nel Hierdie reeling is weke terug al bekend gemaak. Die lorrie eienaars moes dit vir hulle drywers oorgedra het. So hulle het hulleself te blameer.

Gilla Adams Ek dink klomp hu hulle dom maar weet eintlik vani wet. Dreig met boetes aan bestuurders self.

Marie Lassen Ja Troef, wil met jou saamstem, Zuma, definitief Zuma.

Martin Le Roux Solank hulle net nie LED ligte op het nie kan hul blykbaar maak wat hul wil.

Maryna Gous Schlierkamp Ok dokie! So die eienaars en drywers van die lorries kan nie lees nie.

Peter Baron Van Ginkel Ek dink dit is die vloot eienaars se plig om hulle drywers in te lig.

Jens Unterlerchner Easy to sign a piece of paper, difficult to make sure that there is adherence to the rules!

Walvis Swanepoel Dis n wet as daar iets gebeur eis van goverment.

Peter Odendaal Ag die polisie is tog slap...!

NigelandAnita Langridge Maybe they cannot read like the lot in SA. Gert Jacobie Ek dink regtig dis Zuma se skuld.

Pierre Sowden Stem met jou Martin Le Roux!

Prioriteite!

Ek beskou myself as ‘n veilige bestuurder, maar gisteroggend was dit so hittete.

Ek wou die kruising van 6de Weg en Hage Geingobstraat oorsteek met my motor, en het amper teen ‘n ander motor gebots wat in Hage Geingobstraat afry. Dit is toe dat ek ontdek ek moes stop by ‘n stopstraat, maar daar is geen stopteken nie. Gelukkig ry ek stadig en dink vir alle padgebruikers rondom my. ‘n Blok verder ontdek ek die stopteken op die hoek van 7de Weg en Hage Geingobstraat is ook af.

Ek het dit aangemeld. Dankie Walvisbaai Verkeersafdeling dat julle die erns van die saak opgeneem het, en ons verwag dat die probleem dadelik reggestel word.

Veilige bestuurder

The truth revealed – fatal Madelaine Laubscher accident There was allegedly a twist in the truth regarding three suspects that were arrested at the scene of a fatal accident in which Ms Kaino Antonius passed away on 5 December near Swakopmund.

According to a previous police report, three suspects were arrested at the scene which were reportedly Africa Hinananye Kuhatumwa (36), Amakali Nataniel (34) and Paulus Mbako (32). However, the newspaper was later informed that Mr Mbako is innocent and that there was an error on the police report.

An acquantance of Mr Mbako informed us of the error. Nampol Chief Inspector Iikuyu, then confirmed to us that Mr Mbako was indeed not guilty.

“It was only learnt later that the third person who was arrested was Silvanus Aser (24) and not Mr Mbako. A misunderstanding ocurred because Aser was being dishonest.

He tried to take the blame for driving the vehicle (Mercedes Benz) in which Antonius passed away. He was thus also arrested. However, at the station he admmitted that it was not him, but Kuhatumwa who drove the Mercedes Benz. Mr Mbako is completely innocent,” he concluded.

Kuhatumwa, Amakali and Aser appeared in court 7 December and were released on bail.

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“God se Orde” ‘n boek wat volg uit ‘n diep geesteservaring Liesl Losper

God se Orde: ‘n Memoir van Pastoor Frankie Theron is uitsoekvertellings oor haar lewenservaringe. Sy vertel in alle opregtheid oor haar geestelike groei, geloofslewe, huwelik en mediese uitdagings toe sy in latere jare ersntig siek geword het aan haar skildklier. Sy het haar boek Sondagaand bekendgestel, ook die dag waarop sy haar 75ste verjaardag gevier het.

Haar pennevrug volg juis uit 'n geestelike ervaring wat sy gedurende 'n diep slaap in 2012 gehad het, toe sy vir skildklierbehandeling in 'n hospitaal opgeneem is.

Pastoor Frankie het 'n kort oorsig gedeel met namib times oor haar boek wat sy onlangs bekendgestel het.

“Op 24 Oktober 2012 het ek in 'n diep slaap gegaan en 'n hemelse ontmoeting gehad. 'n Lang man met bruin hare het ingekom, met 'n pen in sy hand. Hy gee dit vir my en sê, “Skryf”. Hy draai om en gaan weer uit.

Toe ek uit hierdie slaap wakker word vra ek vir die Here: “wat moet ek dan skryf”. In my oë was ek glad nie 'n skrywer nie. My dogter het 'n boek in die hospitaal aan my gegee en gese “Mamma moet 'n geskiedenis oor Pappa, Mamma en ons twaalf kinders skryf.”

“Ek het toe die droom met die kinders gedeel oor die boek wat ek moet skryf. Donderdag, 25 Oktober 2012 kry ek weer dieselfde droom. Die lang bruin man kom weer die vertrek binne, in sy hand het hy 'n groot landkaart en sit dit op die tafel neer en loop uit.

Ek het weer vir die Here gevra wat ek moet skryf wat die wêreld moet ingaan.”

Die Here sê: “Verkondig die Evangelie aan die hele wêreld. My lewe speel voor my af- van bekering, doop, hoe ek stryd met my man hieroor gehad het , hoe ons uit Upington getrek en ons op Walvisbaai kom vestig het. Wat ek moes deurmaak as gevolg van die Evangelie. Vriende was skaars, en ek het van elke geleentheid gerbuik gemaak om my getuienis met

mense te deel. Ek het die Here gevra wat die boek se naam moet wees. Na baie gebed en luister het die Heilige Gees my die naam gegee “God se Orde”.

“Ek het sommer daar in die hospitaal begin skryf aan die boek. Ek het intussen gereeld vir opvolg besoeke gegaan. Na twee jaar is die behandeling gestaak en my skildklier is verwyder. Dit is my getuienis wat gelei het tot die boek “God se Orde.”

“God se Orde” is die persoonlike oortuigings van Pastoor Theron wat oor die jare ontwikkel het vanweë haar belewenis van haar bekering, doop en doping met die Heilige Gees. Baie sou waarskynlik nie dieselfde passie deel nie.

God se Orde is 'n uitdaging soos vertel deur die ervare vrou van God,” sê Pastoor James Adams van Harvest Church, toe namib times hom oor die boek uitvra.

Pastoor Frankie Theron het wat ook tydens, die boek tentoonstelling, haar 75ste verjaardag gevier het, sê sy hoop en vertrou dat hierdie boek 'n seën sal wees vir elkeen wat hule oë daarop rig.

Pastoor Frankie Theron

Pastoor Theron, haar kleindogter saam met Pastoor Adams en sy gade

Pastoor Theron met haar kinders: (vlnr) Christine, David, Sarah, Smithy, Linda en Francis.

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Narraville community centre MTC gives road safety a boost with donation completion due June 2016 Sharlien Tjambari MTC donated a consignment of road safety equipment to Nampol'sTraffic Division in Erongo recently, to enable this traffic enforcement arm to conduct its operations effectively during the holiday season.

Liesl Losper The construction of the Narraville community hall whose groundbreaking was in June this year, is well on track.

This hall will accommodate 400 people in cinema style seating and 252 people banqueting style.

Further amenities are a state of the art kitchen, a serving area, an entrance with an entertainment lobby, an office and general ablution facilities. All amenities will be easily

accessible to disabled people. Ample parking will also be developed around the premises.

The builders, NCN Build and Properties have already started with the project in June.

Brynard Kotze Architects confirmed to the namib times that completion is scheduled for June 2016.

The materials procured for the Erongo Traffic Police included roadcones, traffic police reflector jackets, road traffic direction signs and high beam torches for use by the officials on night patrols. Joseph Mundjindi, Manager Sponsorship and Promotions at MTC, says that “as we are approaching the holiday season it is a given that our national roads will be congested with travellers and it is thus important that we support the Namibian Traffic Police especially in Erongo to create the visibility and to enhance public aware-

ness on the road for the road safety enforcers.”

Mundjindi further said that they (MTC) have keenly been following the disturbing statistics and media reports pertaining to Namibia's road safety record and hence wants to play their part through this kind of strategic intervention and partnership.

“It gives us great pleasure to commit our support to the cause of road safety owing to the detriment nature of road carnage, MTC commitment and ideal is to one day see that there are zero fatalities on our roads, hence our pledge to that goal,” said

Mundjindi. Mundjindi further calls on Namibian Corpo-rates to take the pledge and demonstrate posi-tive road behaviour during the upcoming Festive Season.

In the picture (below) Deputy Commissioner To b i G e r b e r, C h i e f Inspector Eberenz, Chief Inspector Daniel Lange, Joseph Mundjindi, Manager Sponsorship and Promotions at MTC, Acting Station Commander of Mondesa Police Station, M Tjombe, and Unit Commander of Swakopmund Traffic Unit, Inspector M Aochamub at the handover.

Sunday 6 December 2015

08h30

Eucharist: 2nd Sunday in Advent (Peace)

Sunday 13 December 2015

08h00

Eucharist: 3rd Sunday in Advent (Love)

Sunday 20 December 2015

08h00

Eucharist: 4th Sunday in Advent (Joy)

Thursday 24 December 2015

20h00

Christmas Eve Eucharist Service

Sunday 27 December 2015

08h00

Eucharist: 1st Sunday After Christmas

Thursday 31 December 2015

20h00

New Year's Eve Eucharist Service

Sunday 3 January 2016

08h30

Eucharist: 2nd Sunday After Christmas

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More public infrastructure obliterated by inconsiderate drivers......

This lamppost was destroyed over the weekend in Walvis Bay’s 6th Street, when it was hit by a vehicle. There are several other examples in the coastal towns where careless drivers destroy vital public infrastructure.

LITURGICAL SERVICES: Roman Catholic Churches, Walvis Bay 13 December 2015 – 28 February 2016 20 December Sunday4th Sunday of Advent 08h00 Mass Stella Maris 09h30 Mass St Peter's 09h30 Mass Good Shepherd

A reader reported to namib times yesterday where he escaped a collision at the last second on the intersection of 6th Road and Hage Geingob Street in Walvis Bay yesterday, where a stop sign has been removed, either by vandals or by the coastal weather elements and not yet replaced.

The reader says he was supposed to stop, but in his sub-concious drove on, as there was no stop sign. Only when a vehicle came from the side, did he apply brakes and could manage to avert a collision.

Residents and visitors of the coastal towns are once more requested to take extra care as road users.

The festive seasons means a dramatic increase in road traffic and pedestrians. Speeding, drinking and driving and inconsiderate driving poses more of an accident risk during peak traffic periods.

24 December Thursday Christmas Eve – Night Vigil 17h30 21h00 00h00

Vigil Mass Vigil Mass Vigil Mass

Good Shepherd St Peter's Stella Maris

25 December Friday Christmas Day 08h00 Mass Stella Maris 09h30 Mass St Peter's 09h30 Mass Good Shepherd 26 December Saturday St Stephen – First Martyr 09h30 Mass Good Shepherd 18h00 Mass Stella Maris 27 December Sunday Holy Family Sunday 08h00 Mass Stella Maris 09h30 Mass St Peter's 09h30 Service Good Shepherd 31 December Thursday Last day of the Year 2015 18h00 Mass Stella Maris 23h00 Mass St Peter's 17h30 Service Good Shepherd

Mobile crane destroys water pipe

1 January Friday HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2016 09h30 Service Good Shepherd

3 January Sunday Epiphany of the Lord 08h00 Mass Stella Maris 09h30 Mass St Peter's 09h30 Service Good Shepherd

A water pipe ruptured in Nangolo Mbumba Drive in Walvis Bay on Friday morning, when a mobile crane (background) drove over the pipe and the sheer weight of the vehicle led to the collapse of a section of the pipe.

A whirlpool of water escaped from the pipe and under the high water pressure it soon carved out a large hole. The municipality’s water department reacted swiftly and first closed water supply to this pipeline before making the necessary repairs.

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Locker vom Hocker 4 is born! who studied human genetics in Stellenbosch, drew the pictures for the following volumes. The new book is also embellished by appealing photos, mainly from the author herself.

Why should we close the toilet lid? Kinghorn raves about her undescribable love for the country Namibia, the First Lady Monica Geingos and women power in Africa. She

lets the reader be part of her nostalgia-trip for the tickey box as well as the game of Mini-putt. The writer also loves to make the reader think – about the meaning of independence, the use of

WALVIS BAY * Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Book Exchange at the Mission to Seafarers. All Welcome. * Every Tuesday: Blood clinic (NAMBTS) at Welwitschia Hospital next to indoor pool. * 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. * 27 Dec: Nostalgia Great Music by Namibia’s Pioneers - Open Air at Sarah se Gat Walvis Bay Waterfront from 14:00 - 18:00. * 30 Des: 4x4 Vasbyt by Duin 7 **********

“Writing is a drug, a passion – the pondering about and amazement with the fascination of Life” – that is in a nutshell how the journalist and cello player of the Trio Feminale Namibia, Susann Kinghorn, describes her boundless love for putting thoughts, experiences and feelings into words.

Kinghorn, seasoned namib times writer, has just published her fourth volume of Locker-vomHocker – a collection from her column under the same title in the coastal news, from the years 2015 and 2008.

Like the first three volumes the short

commentaries are accompanied by lighthearted, humorous illustrations by the artist Carola Oelofse, who lives with her husband Alex on Mount Etjo Safari Lodge. While the Swakopmund based Uschi Eggert illustrated the first book, Carola,

LANGSTRAND * Dec up to 2 Jan 16: Helicopter flips next to Dare Devil Adventures. *********

SWAKOPMUND The reader will once again have the pleasure of commentaries covering a wide range of themes: Can the Nara plant alone feed a whole nation? Are we born to jog barefoot?

describes the magical close encounter with a white-backed vulture, the charm of camping under the stars, the Ocean sunfish with the thickest skin of all living beings and the Portuguese Man-of-War with it's venom-filled nematocysts.

She shares her awe of one of the most interesting survivors on earth, namely the scorpion, and

words, the decadence of eating contests and the importance of wind.

Locker-vom-Hocker-4 is now on the shelf in the Swakopmunder and Wi n d h o e k e r B u c h handlung and will also be available soon at different guest farms and lodges.

The book can also be bought by the author herself. Cell. 0812538850

* 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. * Every Saturday: Flea Market & fresh produce outside Wild Rocket Cafe Kriess Arcade from 08:30 - 12:00. * Up to 22 Dec: Zip-Zap Circus at The Dome Swakop Indoor Sport Centre. * Up to 22 Dec: Traditional Weichnachtsmarkt at The Dome Swakop Indoor Sport Centre. * 22 Dec: Café Anton (Hotel Schweizerhaus) invited all children to come & eat the Gingerbread house from 08:00. * 26 Dec. - 16 Jan. 16: Historical Buildings and Wildlife by Barbara Siedle. Mrs Gabi Woermann will open the exhibition at Die Muschel Brauhaus Arcade at 18:00. * 27 Dec: Carnival of Flames at Vineta North Sports Field. Gates open 19:00. Contact Zelda at 081 124 6081. * 28 Dec: Nostalgia Great Music Pioneers Open Air at Arts & Crafts Centre, Swakopmund from 20:00. * 28 Dec: Richelieu presents Back to the 70's & 80's Music Festival at Cosdef Centre at 19:30.

Contact: 081 124 8191. * 31 Dec: Nostalgia Great Music Pioneers Old Years Eve Hop Desert Tavern Swakopmund from 20:00. * 31 Dec: Mel Botes New Year Concert at The Dome Swakop Indoor Sport Centre. ****************

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. * Swakopmund Museum: Open daily, including Sundays 10:00 - 17:00. * Sam Cohen Library: Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00/15:00 - 17:00 and the second Saturday per month 09:00 - 13:00.

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Liturgical Services - Swakopmund Catholic District st

13 December – 1 January 2016 20 December Sunday 4th Sunday of Advent 08h30 Mass 08h30 Mass 09h30 Mass 10h00 Service 09h30 Service 10h00 Mass

23h00 22h00 19h00 21h00 20h00 20h00

24 December Christmas Eve Mass Mass Mass Mass Mass Service Service

Holy Rosary DRC Henties Bay St. Stefanus Holy Family Arandis

Holy Rosary Holy family Arandis St. Stefanus Henties DRC

25 December Christmas Mass MERRY CHRISTMAS 08h30 Mass Holy Rosary 08h00 Mass DRC 09h30 Service Henties Bay 10h00 Service St. Stefanus 10h00 Service Holy Family 10h00 Service Arandis 26 December 08h30 10h00

09h30 08h30 08h00 10h00 10h00 10h00

Mass Mass Feast of the Parish 27 December Holy Family Day Mass – Feast of the Parish Mass Service Service Service Service

31 December 18h00 19h30 22h00 22h00 22h00 22h00

10h00 08h30 09h30 10h00 10h00 09h30

New Year Eve Celebration Mass Service Mass Service Service Service

1 January New Year Day Service (Lay Ministers) Mass Service Service Mass Service

PROGRAM FOR CONFESSIONS 1. 15th December 2015 – 16h00 – 18h30 - St. Stefanus 2. 16th December 2015 – 16h00 – 18h30 - St John -Arandis 3. 17th December 2015 – 16h00 – 18h30 - Sancta Familia 4. 18th December 2015 – 16h00 – 18h30 - Holy Rosary 5. 19th December 2015 – 16h00 – 18h30 - Henties Bay 6. 22nd December 2015 – 16h00 – 18h30 – St. Bakanja

Holy Rosary St. Stephanus

Holy Family Holy Rosary DRC St. Stefanus Henties Bay Arandis

Holy Rosary DRC Holy Family St. Stefanus Henties Bay Arandis

Arandis Holy Rosary DRC Henties Bay St. Stefanus Holy Family

LOGISTIX INTERNATIONAL (PTY) LTD FULL SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS

Logistix International (Pty) Ltd wants to purchase secondhand forklifts in good mechanical condition. Toyota or Hyster 3MT lifting capacity and diesel driven.

Interested parties please contact Jan Nel at 0811277253 or 220 529 jan@logistixinternational.com

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PUPKEWITZ NISSAN WALVIS BAY MONTH END SPECIALS - QUALITY USED VEHICLES

2014 Nissan Sentra 1.6 CVT 17 000km

2013 GVM Steed 2.2 LUX D.C. 4x2 45 000km

2011 Pathfinder 2.5 D 4x4 110 000km

2011 Nissan X Trail 2.5 4x4 105 555km

N$ 209 000

N$ 119 000

N$ 279 000

N$ 215 000

2014 Nissan Sentra 1.6 CVT 118 000km

2015 GWM Steed 5 S.C 4x4 20 000km

20115 Nissan Qashqai 1.2 Visia 9 157km

N$ 209 000

N$ 199 000

2015 Nissan Navara 2.5 DCI 4x4 D.C MT Le 9 000km

N$ 259 000

N$ 489 000

2014 Toyota S/C 3.0 D4D 4x4 Raider 45 000

2012 Nissan Navara 3.0 V6 V9X 2015 Nissan Almera 1.5 Acenta A/T LE NAV 105 713km 3 000km

N$ 370 000

N$ 329 000

2013 GWM C20R 1.5 VVT

N$ 184 000

N$ 119 000

D L

O S

2014 GWM Hover H5 2.0 VGT 4x4

2012 Nissan Juke 1.6 DIG-T Tekna 95 000km

2012 Nissan Pathfinder 4.0 DCI V6 4x4 64 000km

2015 Nissan Micra 1.5 Tekna 30 000km

N$ 239 000

N$ 179 000

N$ 379 000

N$ 145 000

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2014 N. Qashqai 1.2 T Acenta Tech + Design 13 000km

2012 Nissan NP300 H/B 2.5 D/C 4x4

N$ 293 000

N$ 199 000

Pieter: 081 146 0214

Nauchaad: 081 433 7009

2009 Nissan Qashqai 2.0 DCI 140 000km N$ 169 000

Amanda 081 300 7484

O S

2015 Nissan Juke 1.2 T Acenta 10 200km

N$ 279 000

John: 081 619 8179

PUPKEWITZ NISSAN WALVIS BAY (+26464) 206-152 Cnr. 18th & 11th Road Pieter: 081 146 0214 Nauchaad: 081 433 7009 John: 081 619 8179 Amanda 081 300 7484 Webpage: www.pupkewitz-motors.com

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PROPERTY TIMES

Classifieds E-MAIL: smalls@namibtimes.net OR shene@namibtimes.net CLOSING TIME: 10:00 day prior to publication

TE KOOP Vineta - Swakopmund Ext.8 2 Huise op 1 Erf, size 982m² 1ste huis: 4 Slaapkamer, 2 badkamers (one on-suite) sit/eet/studeer kamer.

Kombuis, 3 garages.

Binne en buite braai.

BIC, eie groot tuin.

2de huis: Dubbelverdieping, bo 3 slaapkamers, 2 badkamers (one on-suit), BIC, balcon. Onder het `n gaste toilet, oopplan pragtige kombuis met sitkamer en binne braai.

1 Groot garage. Buite bediende kamer, eie jaarts. Klein tuin en ingang.

Alles is loop afstand van waterfront af.

N$3.5miljoen (neg) Excl transfer costs.

Geen kommissie.

Kontak: 081 786 0089 Kramersdorf, Swakopmund 3 bedroom townhouse, double garage, indoor plus outdoor braai.

N$ 8 500.00 p/m Pre paid electricity Seaside Estates Birgit: 081 275 7827 FLAT TO RENT: WALVIS Bay. THEO BEN GURIRAB Street.

Bachelor Flat, preferably for single person or couples, Bathroom (shower+toilet) Open Plan Kitchen.

Water&Electricity included.

N$3000.00 p/m N$3000 deposit NEGOTIABLE payment can be done in 3 months Contact: Henry Dennis 081 480 0272 / 081 280 2328 SWAKOPMUND, VINETA TO RENT: Newly renovated spacious house: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Reception, Lounge, Open-Plan Living Dining Kitchen, with Scullery Pantry, Indoor Braai, Double Garage, Large Paved Yard and Beautiful Garden.

Available Immediately.

N$12,000 p.m. Additional 2 x 1 bedroom flats available at N$4,000.00 p.m. each. All excluding W&E. Deposit payable.

Call 081 127 9656.

TO RENT 2 bedroom flat B.i.c. In rooms and kitchen W/E incl.

N$ 4000 + DEPOSIT (N$ 4000) Available from 1 January 2016 081 281 1345 House to rent in Hage heights for end of Jan 2016. Water and electricity excluded.

N$14 000p/m + 2 bedroom flat.

Contact: 081 275 5357

Mile 4, Oyster Str. 65 A 3 bedroom house available from January 2016. ± N$9500.00 per month.

Contact: 081 246 1254 TE HUUR: Walvisbaai Ruim 2 slaapkamer woonstel met oop plan kombuis plus ingeboude kaste. Diefwering voor al die vensters.

N$ 4 000.00 p/m W/L ingsl.

Beskikbaar einde Januarie 2016 Kontak: 081 322 8848 TO RENT: Two bedroom flat, open plan lounge on the 1st floor. Edelweiss Height Opposite Duneside High School (right at the corner) Single garage N$ 5 600.00 p/m N$ 5 600.00 deposit non negotiable Pre paid electricity Water included.

Contact: 081 126 2003

HOLIDAY ROOM TO LET: in Walvis Bay. Large room, kitchen, toilet + shower.

Near Centre of Walvis Bay. N$300.00 per day.

Contact: 085 620 8689.

WANTED: Walvis Bay Looking for a 2 bedroom townhouse with garage to rent in Meersig or Lagoon, quiet suburb.

Price range N$ 6 000.00 max Contact: 081 407 6641 Spacious 3 bedroom house in Ocean View to rent, fully furnished 3 garages. 2 full bathrooms. Guest Toilet Open plan kitchen, lounge and dining room Indoor braai and entertainment area Study. Pre-paid electricity Alarm System, with outdoor beams Available from 05 January 2016 NAD 16,000.00 per month 081 317 0810

ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION To Let Mahetago flat1bedr, bathr, open plan kitchen N$ 3200.00 W/L Incl 1 person/young couple For Sale Mondesa 2bedr house, bathroom, kitchen N$ 350 000.00 strictly cash 3bedr house, lounge, kitchen, bathroom with flat of 2bedr, open lounge kitchen single garage N$ 900 000.00 Tamariskia Cottage Village Flat 2 bedr, 1 bathr, open plan kitchen, garage N$ 850 000 00 Ocean view (brand new) 3Bed house, 2bathr, lounge, kitchen dinning room, double garage (remote door) N$ 1.9 mil neg Call Tel: 064-402112 Fax: 064-403396 Matty: 081 244 6995 TO RENT: Narraville 2 bedroom flat with garage. Open plan kitchen, cupboards in bedroom + kitchen.

Available 1 January 2016 N$ 3 650.00 p/m Own water + pre paid electricity.

Deposit N$ 3650.00 Call: 081 122 6363 TO RENT: Lagoon, Very spacious 2 bedrooms, sunroom (can be used for study room / extra room) Lounge, built in cupboards. Available immediately.

N$ 5 500.00 p/m N$ 5 500.00 deposit Pre paid meter. W/E excl.

Contact: 081 429 2766 081 127 7071

Situated in 31 Avis Road Swiss Chalets offer fully equipped rooms, free wi-fi & 24-hours security.

Mini conference also available.

Contact: 061-305 551 081 433 3185 E-mail: swiss.chalets@iway. na SELF CONTAINED EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION OFFERED IN WALVIS BAY FOR BOOKINGS CALL 081 755 2813.

Holiday Accommodation available in Mondesa, new location ext.10.

Secure area.

Contact: 081 298 3992 December holiday accommodation available from 22 December 2015 till 20 January 2015 : Sleeps 5 people -In Walvis Bay central -Off the street parking -N$ 700.00, security deposit required Contact Raymond 0811002072/ 0814995999 Mile 4 A luxury two bedroom house for N$1300.00 or a three bedroom house for N$2000.00 per day available at Mile 4, Erf No 15, for Dec. Contact: 081 246 1254

CARS FOR SALE: Taxi for sale on contract with minimum deposit.

Clean white automatic Dankie Botswana.

Contact Amon: 081 656 3106

FOR SALE

Kia Sportagen manual 4x4, good condition, serviced, 2001 model, 230000 km. R 45000 neg.

081 485 9550 FOR SALE: White toyota Auris 1.3x 2012, full house, mag rims, 71 000 km, free service plan.

AT Toyota until 2017, very clean, car in good condition N$ 105 000.00 negotiable Contact: 081 447 2666

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Baby Winni pooh decor Baby unisex decor Baby BOY clothes: Newborn 0-3months 3-6months 6-12 months 12-18 months 18-24 months 2-3 year 3-4year Unisex baby clothes too Shoes, beenies, socks.

Walvis bay Kim 081 479 0725

BIKES FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

2nd Hand Shop We buy and sell anything of value only ID required 0811475475 0811475333 064220387 bayauctions@iway.na

FIND US @ 97 Sam Nujoma str Walvisbaai

Classic motorbike Yamaha XT 250.

1984 model, very well looked after, fully road licenced, new service, new license. Super in sand, bush and on tar.

R 25000.

081 485 9550

NOTICES FOR SALE 1x Tek 51 inch LCD Tv new.

8 Seater Oregon Pine Table & Chairs.

4x Dunlop 265x70x16 Tires.

1x King size bed.

1x Releigh 26 spd bike (new).

1x Free standing drill press industrial.

1x Supreme pie warmer.

3x Eye-level build in oven, HOB & Exactor fan.

1x Husky drinks display fridge.

Contact: 081 567 4522 FOR SALE: A beautiful original sunset painting painted by the late Travers Brown of Narraville N$ 2 500.00 For more information 081 383 1864 To view at 6de Str 68

Believers Fellowship Church Presents: CROSS OVER NIGHT 2015 Theme: “The power or The highest” Power for Dominion in 2016.

Date & Time: 31.12.2015 @ 21H00 prompt.

Venue: Opposite Fruit & Veg Swk complex.

Admission: Free!!

Free!! Free!!

IS YOUR NIGHT OF SETTLEMENT. Contact: 081 227 9436 / 081 202 2914 SPASMA? contact Ria at 0813482637 in Swakop. www.healinghands. iway.na

OYSTERS!!!

Live and frozen oysters Delivered daily to your home.

Longbeach, Swakopmund & Walvis Bay. Contact Morin: 081 219 0871

HOPE HAIR SALON SWK ...

We are selling quality Brazilian hair and Indian hair for a very cheap price.

We do hair wave. e.g. invisible line .wash and blow, relaxing hair, wave in Brazilian hair nice styles and many more.

We do pedicure for N$ 90.00 and manicure for N$ 110.00 for appointment call Aune at 0813081738

WANTED

SERVICES

CASH PAID INSTANTLY FOR YOUR BROKEN & IRREPAIRABLE GOLD JEWELLERY, ALSO BITS AND PIECES. CALL AT DESERT JEWELLER & CURIOS. SAM NUJOMA AVE, WALVIS BAY, OPPOSITE KFC. PLEASE BRING YOUR ID.

WC CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION We offer: - Construction - Painting - Paving - Slasto - Lapas - Plumbing - Tiling - Electrical and all types of roof structures - Maintenance on all buildings & structures.

24/7 service Open during holidays Contact: 081 254 4248 064 205 470

COURSES GERMAN COURSE FOR ADULT BEGINNERS: Learn to speak German and improve your job opportunities!!

Limited space available.

Register now to qualify for a discount.

Experience mothertongue teacher.

Contact: 081 607 2685

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Please feel free to contact us any time.

Contact: 081 370 7450 DUH AZIZI BANDA Very powerful young African Traditional Doctor in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund.

Expert in: Calling back lost lovers Fortune telling Lucky charms Helps you get a job Business matters Customer attraction Protection of property Heals diseases like asthma, epilepsy, sugar diabetes, madness, mental disorder, pregnancy, complicated cases.

Call him on appointment and treatment.

081 740 7321 TRANSPORT Billike tariewe 3.5 ton geslote bak Lokale en buite vragte Beskikbaar vir Drywer opleiding Met instrukteer Beskikbaar vir uitpassering “Reverse” kamera Jan: 081 240 7693

A TO Z CLEANING SERVICES WE OFFER: Daily / Weekly / Monthly Yearly Contracts For Offices / Buildings / Shops /Shopping malls // Factories/Accessible windows / Ablution Blocks / Body Corporates Etc. Contact Mr Coenie Brand Tel 081 129 7988 Office 205 036 Mail:ops@atozcleanin g.com.na BUDGET CLEANERS: We offer once off cleaning for Lounge suites Carpets/Rugs Matrasses Loose chairs Machine scrub tiles Descale/Steam clean bathrooms / ablution blocks Accessible windows Exterior spray cleaning And much more!!!

Contact Mrs Jenny Brand Tel 081 148 5036 Office 220 382 Mail: budget@iway.na All cleaning procedures done under supervision HANDYMAN in Walvisbaai.

Installering van alarm, garage motors en hek motors, elektriese fence, small renovations incl, tiling, painting en plumbing, elektrisiteit.

For any quotes phone 081 247 4467 / 081 682 6126.

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JOBS WANTED JOB WANTED: Am a 25 year old woman in Walvis Bay, looking for any kind of work. Excluding babysitting. Willing to start anytime any day.

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Trainee Drivers Nicco truck driving school at Otavi. We are attending training for heavy duty/ce/license application forms available for 20 men age 21-25 years to be trauned and employed at mines.

We have 10 years renewable contract with b2 gold mine registration free.

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It has been an absolute pleasure to work with you and we look forward to work with you again next year.

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Freddie (Late) Litteman * 22.03.1962 - + 16.12.2015 Psalm 23: Die Here is my Herder.

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Weinachtsmarkt at the Dome Sharlien Tjambari

The Swakopmund Indoor Sports Centre is hosting the first ever Traditional Weihnachtsmarkt. The Mayor of Swakopmund, Pauline Nashilundo officially opened the event last week with the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon.

The market kicked off on Friday and ends today. There were about 26 stalls in total, selling all kinds of products including homemade biscuits, handmade clothes, delicious food, the finest ice cream, homemade toys and games and of course, what is any occasion without pancake.

Families and friends flocked to The Dome.

Children were all over the place, jumping with joy and enjoying the festivities. They were having the best time of their lives with their parents. The market was decorated with Christmas lights and a Christmas tree was placed in the centre of the market. The vendors had to pay N$1 000 to secure their place at the market, but it was certainly worth every penny.

Mayor Pauline Nashilundo cuts the ribbon to signify the opening of the market while The Dome Trustee Horst Fritze looks on

Believers Fellowship Church brings elderly an early Christmas Sharlien Tjambari Believers Fellowship Church, Swakopmund, brought an early Christmas to the senior citizens of the Welwitschia Phase 2 Government Housing units recently by donating food stuff and many other items to them. The donation is valued at N$7 500. “We believe as a church to take care of the elders, as commanded by God,� explained Pastor Nelson Olabanji. Pastor Olabanji further said that old age is a blessing from the Lord and that it should be celebrated.

About 42 elders benefited from the donations.

This is the third time that Believers Fellowship Church celebrated Christmas with the elders of the Swakopmund community.

In the pictures Pastor Nelson Olabanji giving food to Mr Phillip Croukamp, the Supervisor of Welwitschia Phase 2, the elderly saying thank you for the gifts and some of the food donated.

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Summer House Festival Sharlien Tjambari People from all walks of life gathered at the Mondesa Sports Stadium on Saturday, for the Summer House Festival.

This festival was well attended with over 500 visitors from across Namibia.

The house music lovers enjoyed music from Dj Desertstorm, Dj Hou Vas and Dj Nevvy-Nev during the pre-show.

Later that evening, Namibians were thrilled to hear the best beats from South Africa's youngest Dj, Dj Arch Junior, who is only three years of age.

Dj Zinhle and Dj Heavy K, Da Capo and Master Jam also carried the house music lovers through the night.

Rapper donates 70% of cd-proceeds to buy gifts for children Ike Jericho Adanos, known as “IXA” is a rapper born in Narraville.

On Friday he sold some of his cd's in Narraville and donated 70% of the proceeds to buy Christmas packs for the children of Narraville.

The gifts were distributed on Saturday afternoon.

Ixa is a Dj/Rapper /MC/ Songwriter born and raised in Walvis Bay. “I started writing and rapping in 2006 after approaching wellknown Producer/ Rapper/ Singer/ Songwriter Filiciano Arendse, aka 'Linzi'.

“My friends and I started collaborating with Linzi on several tracks. Our second single ‘Ons Kan Ons Self Nie Keer Nie’ even earned unexpected radio airplay from several radio stations in Namibia, after making waves along the coast and that sparked my passion for writing. I continued to record several songs with Linzi and perfected my writing skills” he said.

In 2009 he fell in love with the Deep Soulful Afro sounds of South Africa's House music scene and he ventured into DJing for 4 years, he swapped his mic for a pair of headsets,” he commented.

In 2012 he wanted to record a song for a girl.

“I was referred to Jeffrey Big-J Jobb and Salva-dore ‘Deezy’ Mouers,” an upcoming Producer and Vocalist

and this is when Brazse Fani Mic aka BFM was born, his first group.

After several hit Mixtapes he decided to write and co-produce a song of his own, titled ‘Os Kyk Ma Voorentoe’. Ixa believes that with his unique style of writing many doors opened for him. He reached the number 1 spot on Radio Energy 100 fm's TOP 10 HIPHOP & RnB CHARTS. In 2015 he started his solo career, releasing his first single as a solo artist, which also earned the number 1 spot on Radio Energy's charts.

“My recent project ‘Silwer Randjie’ is my first single that I am entering into the Namibian Music Awards (NAMAs). The single is therefore being launched to hopefully qualify as a nominee for ‘Best single’ and ‘Best song with a message’.

“Most of my street credit was earned through rapping about my personal experiences to which many coloureds could relate. If I could describe my writing style in one word, it would be HOPE. Music saved my life and I hope

Ike Jericho Adanos, known as “IXA”

mine can do the same.

“I believe that Ixa will go very far, his talent made me believe in him and also the message he want to bring out, he can only be an asset to the young children in Narraville's street. He can help them to change their lifestyle through his music” says Harold ‘Mr Magic’ Davids, Ixa's manager.

His vision is to be the first coloured to accomplish his dream of becoming a well known and successful Afrikaans rapper.“My mission is to encourage other coloureds to not give up on something they love and to strive to accomplish their dreams too.

Ike also wants to start recording with other Namibian Artists to further improve his music career as a local artist.

He also wants to start airing his own radio show, thereby getting more involved in the local communities and presenting what the street life is all about.

His career as a rapper will continue and he want his music to keep inspiring people for many more years.

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“Walvis Bay drags is altyd ‘n moet vir ons om te kom kyk want hier is altyd “Dit is definitief iets wat ons elke jaar nie misloop nie, elke jaar raak net beter opwinding verseker,” sê die vriende. en beter.” sê die Jansen familie (Drie generasies)

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A Day at the Drags Liesl Losper The weather played along and the drags turned out to be a fun-filled day for all visitors and all the racers. There were approximately 57 entries.

Allan Martin recorded the fastest time with his - Nissan Skyline GTR with a time of 11:66.

For the bike division Ernst Visser with his Suzuki 1000CC- 10.09. One of the favourites of the crowd the two Audies who raced against each other.

The white Toyota Corolla, “Speedy Consales”, as many described him, was also one of the vehicles that moved like thunder.

The Gti golf 5 “monster” also had the crowd screaming whenever it raced. Unfortunately, further race results for this day were not available before going to press. On page 23 you can see more action of this event.

Namibia Boxing Federation selects new board The Namibia Boxing Federation (NBF) on Friday announced its new interim board for amateur boxing. The board members were selected at a meeting held at A Shipena Secondary School in Windhoek at the beginning of this month.

The new members of the board of the Namibia Boxing Federation (fltr) Kenneth Muatara (Treasurer), Memory Manasse (Secretary-General)) and Benjamin Rebang (President)

During the meeting, NBF President Kelly Nghixulifwa and the federation's SecretaryGeneral, Joseph Kaperu stepped down from their positions.

Benjamin Rebang was elected as the board's Interim President, deputised by Jeremia Ndjembo.

The new Secretary-General is Memory Manasse, while the Treasurer is Kenneth Muatara, deputised by Vilho Shikeva.

Josua Toivo is the board's Public Relations Officer, with Lysias Hangula elected as his deputy.

The interim board will be in office until 30 November 2016 when an Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held. Nghixulifwa served as the president of the federation from June 1993.

Speaking at a media conference in the capital on Friday, Nghixulifwa said he will lend his support to the new board and he is happy that they found people who are capable of taking amateur boxing to another level.

“For the past 22 years that we were in charge, we developed a lot of contacts and we are going to use all that knowledge to help the new board settle in.

The current board stepped down but due to AIBA standards not being met, we could not select a permanent board. We resolved to put in place an interim team to run the affairs,” he said. Nghixulifwa added that the previous board did not meet the Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA) standards of holding regular meetings and therefore was not allowed to appoint new members. Rabang said the previous board made the right decision to hand over power to the new team and they will do everything they can to keep Namibian amateur boxing on the map.

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