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namib times SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 6509 FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2015 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net

Fishing vessel nets plane wreckage Floris Steenkamp Crew of the hake trawler, Ambrose Bay, of Merlus Fishing were left speechless earlier this week when they pulled the entire fuselage of a light aeroplane out of the water in their fish trawl net.

The grim discovery was made on Monday afternoon, 220 nautical miles northwest of Walvis Bay, 80 kilometres west of Torra Bay, in a water depth of 748 metres. Ambrose Bay had to abandon all hake fishing operations, as the fuselage badly torn the net, whilst the one wing of the wreck broke loose causing the fuselage to sink into its watery grave again. The fishing vessel arrived in Walvis Bay late on Tuesday where the Namibian Police in the meantime took possession of the one wing of the plane that re-

mained in the net after it came off the fuselage. The wing is white in colour with a distinct orange stripe on the wing tip. An investigation will now be launched to determine the origin of the aircraft.“It was truly a hectic moment.

The one moment you are trawling and next the net gets stuck on the ocean floor. I first thought it to be a rock or piece of sunken line, which sort of occurs frequently, but I could hardly believe my eyes when the one wing appeared on the water surface as we

pulled in the net slowly,” skipper Bennie Bredenhann explained.

Adding the water had a three meters swell and that caused the one wing caught in the net to come off and the remainder of the fuselage returning to the seabed.

Along it took with it back to the ocean floor the secrets of what plane it could be and how many people might have been sent to their watery deaths along with the plane.

Bredenhann explained the exact spot where two military planes,

In an unprecedented move in Namibia's law history, a total of twelve fishing companies indicated this week it has combined forces and are now launching an urgent application in the Labour Court of Namibia to seek an interdict against four trade unions, their representatives as well as hundreds of fishermen currently on an illegal strike.

The interdict is sought to compel the union, its leaders and the hundreds of striking fishermen, both in Walvis Bay and Lüderitz to cease all activities that disrupt fishing operations as well as to stop with

immediate effect the intimidation, harassment and assault on colleagues that are unsympathetic to the illegal strike. In a notice this week the companies Hangana Seafood, O v e r b e rg F i s h i n g ,

Rainbow Trawling, Ekikimbo Trawling, Embwiinda Fishing, Tunacor Fisheries, Corvima Fishing, Beluga Fishing, Novanam, Seaflower Whitefish Corporation, Seacope Freezer Fishing Continues on Page 2

Narraville residents get homes

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Motorongelukke in Walvis

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Passenger terminal needed

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Fishing industry launches combined interdict against fishermen strike Floris Steenkamp

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CHEC against HIV/AIDS

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Anglers to SA

One of the respondents, Immanuel Petrus

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Wreckage Continued from page 1 one from Germany and one from the United States, went down in 1997 during a mid-air collision is 50 nautical miles north of the area where the current plane wreckage was pulled from the water. The crew could clearly see on Monday afternoon the wreckage was that of a light aircraft, thereby ruling out that the wreckage has part of any of these two military cargo planes. Yesterday, the police was still mum on the wreckage find. A police source said they would approach the aviation authorities to see if any light plane went missing along the Namibian coast that is yet to be found. Investigators keep their minds open over the origins of the wreck, including that it could be remnants of the downed American or German military planes.

The spot where the wreckage was found is approximately eighty kilometres west of Torra Bay, which leave some to believe the wreckage could be that of a light aircraft that went off course in bad weather on a coastline flight.

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and Benguela Sea Products gave notice in terms of Section 79 (1)(a) of the Labour Act (Act 11 of 2007) that it would seek the urgent interdict in the Labour Court of Namibia.

The respondents are: The Metal, Mining, Maritime and Construction Union (MMMC), the Namibia National Labour Organisation (Nanlo), Namibia Seamen and Allied workers Union (Nasawu), Namibia Food & Allied Workers Union (Nafau), trade unionists Immanuel Petrus, Evelastus Kaaronda as well as all seagoing employees employed by the abovementioned twelve applicants.

The interdict, according to the notice, must not only put a stop to all disruptive activities against the operations of the companies and against unsympathetic workers, but seek also to stop any activities aimed and inciting more workers to join the illegal strike.

Striking workers and the unions will also be forced to stop blocking access entrances of these fishing companies or allowed to enter any of these companies' premises. Picketing for the illegal strike should also

take place more than one hundred metres from any premises of the applicants, the interdict would seek and the assistance of the Namibian Police would be demanded to enforce the interdict. It was said by industry insiders yesterday the three trade unions, Nasawu and Nafau are engaged in a turf battle with the MMMC and trade unions affiliated under Nanlo over membership and representation in the fishing industry. Unfortunately, the industry and workers not interested in the turf battle are the ones to suffer due to operational disruptions and the abuse and intimidation these workers must endure from illegal striking workers.

Hence the need for the application in the Labour Court to stop these disruptions at once.

MMMC and Nanlo in recent weeks dented the membership of Nasawu and Nafau, by luring members over with the promises to negotiate for better work- and remuneration conditions at sea.

These members were not only convinced to cross the floor to MMMC and Nanlo, but in the meantime were also convinced into the illegal strike.

33 Narraville residents get their long awaited homes

Liesl Losper Thirty-three Narraville residents received homes on Wednesday from the Built Together Scheme, making the dream of an own home becoming true at last.

“This is a long awaiting promise that has been delivered to these people. For many it was just a dream to own their own houses, but today's reality is here,” said the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Ms Sophia Shaningwa.

She urged other local authorities to take the example of the Walvis Bay municipality to have achieved so much in respect to the housing need of the people. Elizabeth Baumgarten from Narraville was the first to receive her key from

the Minister.

“I waited for two years for this opportunity, there was a time where I just want to quit this dream, but today I am delighted and very happy to have received this house.

If we look to the history of this project it is definitely a dream come true, after the project had to be postponed due to contractors that could not deliver, another contractor took over to rescue the project.

Polling stations open Liesl Losper

Polling stations for the Regional Councils and Local Authority Councils elections opened at 07:00 sharp this morning across Namibia, including the coastal towns of Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Henties Bay where queues of people already started to form by as early as 05:30 this morning.

As today is a public holiday to ensure employed people are given a fair opportunity tovote, it is expected the tempo of voting will be evenly spread out throughout the day till 21:00 tonight when the polls close.Voters are advised to come prepared, that is apart from voters documentation. Take along a hat, sunglasses and drinking water, as the wait could become uncomfortable for the unprepared. A total of 104 275 voters registered in Erongo for today's elections.

Regstelling:

In Dinsdag se uitgawe op ons voorblad het ons die pragfoto gehad van die sardynskuit Dyrnsvag waar sy met ‘n vrag sardinella aan boord na die visserdorp Tombua in Angola vaar.

Ons het per abuis na die skuit verwys as Byrnsvag, maar dit is inderdaad Dyrnsvag. Ons maak verskoning vir die fout.

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Tears of joy at Henties Bay Maria Davel-Wallis An Elderly resident of Omdel in Henties Bay, Selma Xam Goases, shed tears of joy yesterday when she, and six other senior citizens of Omdel received living units in the Social Housing Centre from the Municipality.

The Namibian Mini- was faced with various Erongo, Cleophas Mu- Hair Society. Nel says ster of Urban and challenges, and for tjavikua, said it was there are around 90 Rural Development, each and every person wonderful to be a wit- elderly in their Society, Sophia Shaningwa, to benefit, they had ness where a senior and they are doing their inaugurated the Social made money available citizen is shedding best to be of help and Housing project in for the first phase of the tears of joy, not despair. support them wherever Henties Bay. The project. The minister He says government they can. He said they seven elderly will pay s a i d H e n t i e s B a y will do its best to are hoping that all the rent of N$80 per would surely be able to deliver its promises, organisations working month, instead of the learn from Walvis Bay and to make sure that with and caring for the N$400-600 they had Municipality, where mistakes of the past be elderly of Henties Bay to pay for a place to such a centre had pre- rectified – also as far as would in future take viously been opened, the Mass Housing hands in a represenlive in, previously. tative forum, and care The primary objective and where it was run- Scheme is concerned.

Shaningwa has recent- for the elderly of the of the scheme of the ning successfully.

Henties Bay Social The Minister cautioned ly said the Mass Hous- community. At the moHousing Scheme is to the elderly, not to sub- ing Project would be ment the Lions of improve the living let their units, and re- back next year with a Henties Bay are of conditions of pen- quested that they also new approach to meet great help and support, sioners living in not utilise alcohol in the demands of the says Nel. shacks, by providing the centre, and not turn poor. Shaningwa said The Deputy Minister affordable and decent it into a shebeen or a the Mass Housing Pro- of Urban and Rural Dehousing. The Social crèche. She said she ject, which was suspen- velopment, Derek KlaHousing Scheme has would never encourage ded earlier this year zen, the CEO of the b e e n c o n s t r u c t e d centres for pensioners. due to a lack of funds, Henties Bay Municipaunder the Ministry of “I believe that it is the would resume in order lity, Reinhardt Stevens Urban and Rural responsibility of US to to address the housing Ochs, the Management Development sub pro- take care of our pa- backlog in the country, Committee chairpergramme of housing, rents, however, there which according to her, son of the Henties Bay where and amount of are circumstances be- now stood at at least Municipality, Michael Skini, the Mayor, Aila N$2,4 million was yond our control and in 100 000. many instances, pen- The Chairperson of the Haufiku, the Deputy available.

According to the sioners today do not Henties Bay Silver mayor, Wilhelmina Minister, the initial have children to look Hair Society Managing Elizabeth Mapanka, funding request had after them, and due to Committee, Walter and several other role been N$5 million, but previous dispensation, Nel, says they are very players attended the she said people had to some do not even have happy about the centre. inauguration.

The elderly are all understand that the a place to call home.” central government T h e G o v e r n o r o f members of the Silver

1025 newly serviced plots for Walvis Bay 2016/17 and 2017/18 budgets to deliver another 3 000 new plots Liesl Losper A total of 1025 serviced erven were handed over to the Walvis Bay municipality on Wednesday, intended for low cost housing, single residential and also business premises.

A total of 273 erven are located in the Narraville (Extention 7) suburb and 752 in Kuisebmond (Extentions 5, 6 and 7).

Contractor Lewcor completed the servicing of the erven after two construction tenderers, could not honour their commitments to complete the projects in time and within budget.

Urban and Land Minister Sophia Shaningwa visited Walvis Bay on Wednesday where the full town council was present to receive the serviced erven.

These 1025 serviced erven should not be confused with the municipality of Walvis Bay's commit-

ment to make serviced plots available for low cost housing after Namibia's Head of State Dr Hage Geingob reached an agreement with the then Affirmative Repositioning movement earlier this year to make masses of low cost land available in Walvis Bay, Oshakati and Windhoek to satisfy Namibia's massive need for affordable land for housing.

Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Derek Klazen, also attended on Wednesday and he was pleased about this announcement and hand-over.

The Minister , Sophia Shaningwa urged contractors to keep all costs to minimum and to work efficiently

when receiving tenders to develop serviced land.

“I would like business people to come on board and help this to be a huge success.

This is not about 100% profit, your prices must be affordable prices,” Minister Sophia Shaningwa said.

Mayor Nambahu and councillors were congratulated for the delivery of the serviced erven.

The municipality of Walvis Bay budgeted for its 2016/17 and 17/18 book year a total of 3 000 serviced erven in Narraville (Extensions 10, 12, 13 and 15) and 100 erven in Kuisebmond (Extension 10).

Urban & Rural Development Minister, Sophia Shaningwa cutting the ribbon.

Looking on are Deputy Minister of Urban & Rural Development Derek Klazen (left). On the Minister’s left are Henties Bay Mayor Aila Haufiku and Governor of Erongo, Cleophas Mutjavikua. Below: the new residents proudly in front of one of the units.

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Motorongelukke gister in Walvisbaai Bernabé Blaauw ‘n Sedanmotor en 'n taxi was gisteroggend, ongeveer 08:00, in 'n ongeluk betrokke op die hoek van Theo-Ben Gurirabstraat en 14de weg.

Volgens omstanders op die toneel het die bestuurder van die taxi 'n stopteken verontagsaam wat veroorsaak het dat die sedanmotor in die bestuurder van die taxi se deur vasgery het. Twee ambulanse was binne oomblikke op die toneel maar niemand is in die ongeluk beseer nie. Na bewering kon die bestuurder van die taxi nie sy rybewys op die toneel aan die polisie toon nie wat die vermoede laat ontstaan het dat hy nie oor 'n rybewys beskik nie. Die sedanmotor is volgens alle aanduidings onherstelbaar beskadig. Die oggendverkeer is vroeër op die B2 kusweg net buite die dorp ontwrig, toe nóg 'n taxi van agter in 'n motor vasgery het. Niemand is in die insident beseer nie.

Burglars break into CHEC: Steal N$300 000 Mavourlene !Gaёs

The Chinese Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) was allegedly broken into over the weekend. The incident was confirmed by NamPol Detective Chief Inspector, Moses !Uwu//khaeb to the this week.

According to !Uwu//khaeb, the incident took place in Rikumbi Kandanga Road, room number one.

“The incident happened on Saturday evening between 23:00 and six (early hours of Sunday) the next morning.”

It is alleged that the suspects jumped over the wall at the back of the building, broke the burglar bars of the office window, entered into the room in which the safe was kept and then removed the safe.” !Uwu//khaeb said the safe allegedly contained N$ 300 000 in cash which the suspects got away with.

He added they recovered the safe a few hours later.

“The safe was found in an abandoned and empty area, it is suspected they took the safe to a certain distance where they broke into it and took the money.” !Uwu//khaeb further added that the police have not yet arrested any suspects and that their investigation into the matter continues.

Swakopmund Court Report Regional Court - Licius Hindjou (28) appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 27 November for sentence. The accused remains in custody.

- Johannes Ashipala Kakala (28), Marco Ashaanda (33) and Taapopi Hamunyela (21) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 7 December for tracing of accused. Johannes Ashipala Kakala is at large, Marco Ashaanda is on bail of N$2 000 and Taapopi Hamunyela is at large.

Magistrate Court - Heroldt Ariseb (37) appeared on charges of corruptly accepting gratification by agent as an inducement and theft. The matter was postponed to 5 April 2016 for continuation of trial. The accused is on bail of N$3 000.

- Duncan Donald (22) and Shanice Goeieman (18) appeared on a charge of trespassing. The matter was postponed to 25 January 2016 for further investigation- Final remand. The accused remains in custody.

- Erwin Spangers (56) appeared on a charge of fraud. The matter was postponed to 3 December for plea. The accused is on bail of N$2 000 - Brian Wasserfal (32) appeared on a charge of fraud. The matter was postponed to 25 April for plea and trial. The accused remains in custody.

- Jan Van Niekerk (41) appeared on a charge of common assault. The matter was postponed to 29 February 2016 for plea and trial. The accused is on bail of N$2 000.

- Mathew Kameya Seke (22) appeared on a charge of fraud. The matter was postponed to 27 January 2016 for legal representation. The accused remains in custody.

- Thomas Nawaseb (42) appeared on a charge of arson. The matter was postponed to 3 December for other reasons. The accused have been warned.

- Dawid Maswabi (36) appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 24 February 2016 for further investigation. The accused is on bail of N$4 000.

- Fransiska Tomelo (30) appeared on charges of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and common assault. The matter was postponed to 19 April for plea and trial. The accused have been warned.

- Isaskar Mbundu (30) appeared on a charge of fraud. The matter was postponed to 25 January for trial. The accused remains in custody.

- David Huaseb (21) appeared on a charge of robbery. The matter was postponed to 14 January for plea and trial. The accused remains in custody.

Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court report 24 November 2015 - Apius Ganaseb (26) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. Ganaseb was found guilty and sentenced to eight months in prison.

- Selma Shilimela (34), Petrina Endjala (36), Emilia Nasheya (27) and Tobias Amiti (47) all appeared on a charge of theft out of a motor vehicle.

The matter was postponed to 15 January 2016 for trial. The accused are on bail.

- Joseph Shipepe (25) and Elmurich Uusiku (30) both appeared on a charge of theft.

The matter was postponed to 14 April 2016 for plea and trial. The accused are on bail.

- Haitange Tulipomwene Namhindo (28) appeared on a charge of refusal to give breath/blood specimen. The accused was absent at the hearing and a warrant of arrest was issued.

- Martin Fillemon (40) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The matter was postponed to 19 May 2016 for plea and trial. The accused is on warning.

- Simon Simon (29) appeared on a charge of reckless or negligent driving and a charge of refusing to submit to blood specimen withdrawal.

The matter was postponed to 12 May 2016 for plea and trial. The accused is on warning.

- Onesmus Nafele (29) appeared on a charge of reckless or negligent driving. The matter was postponed to 31 March 2016 for the continuation of the trial. The accused is on bail.

- Valentine Renshaw (29) and Jerome Vos (20) both appeared on a charge of possession of cocaine. The matter was postponed to 14 January 2016 for the docket to be brought to court. Renshaw is at large and Vos is on warning.

- Ebner Kandume (29) appeared on a charge of theft. Kandume was found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of N$ 1 000 or 90 days in prison.

- Melano Kotzo (42) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The matter was postponed to 10 May 2016 for plea and trial. The accused is on warning.

- Israel Shikiwa (34) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The matter was postponed to 14 December for the accused to return to court. The accused is on warning.

- Gerson Shaumbwa (30) appeared on a charge of assault on a member of the police and a charge of failure to comply with instructions or directions of an authorised officer. The matter was postponed to 18 January 2016 for further investigation. The accused is in custody.

- Barnabas Kanime (30) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 9 December 2016 for the tracing of the accused. The accused is in custody.

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That's why we cannot wait for a passenger Madelaine Laubscher liner terminal Although the importance of visitng passenger liners to the coastal economies are undisputed, it remains an equal undisputed fact that local residents become agitated at the traffic congestion at the port of Walvis Bay's South Gate in the event of visiting passenger liners.

Wednesday morning was no exception with the call at the port of Walvis Bay of the passenger liner Marina. Early already dozens of buses, off road tourist vehicles, taxis and other support vehicles congested the intersection of 5th Rd and Atlantic Str at the port's gate. So much so that many of the vehicles parked in the driving lanes of 5th Road, endangering motorists and tour operators alike.

A reader complained that a traffic build-up frequently occurs when tour guides want to enter the harbour to pick up passengers from a passenger liner.

It has become a nuisance and a danger because the traffic build-up is getting out of hand and there is no traffic control. It is a good thing that the tourists visit us, but can we ask the traffic department to be present during passenger liner calls.

The reader reiterated the immense importance of a passenger liner terminal and said that this too would ease traffic problems in the area on the same scale as a truck port for Walvis Bay as a whole which would drastically improve traffic conditions across the harbour town.

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Religion too can collide with the environment Maria Davel-Wallis A pastor and some church members of a church in Swakopmund's DRC settlement have admitted this week they were the ones who pitched the mysterious tent in Swakopmund's dune area on the banks of the Swakop River from time to time, where according to them they stay for extended periods to fast and pray.

Although there is no problem with that, the pastor and followers were informed they actually needed a permit from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism to overnight and camp in the area.

When they removed their tents earlier this week and returned home, evidence in the form of empty plastic water containers and nylon rope suggested that laws, regulations and a responsible attitude towards the environment are applicable to everyone – even churches, religious leaders and followers all included. The tents, about which a Swakopmunder, Helena Heyns had previously informed the namib times, and what the newspaper went to look for, and wrote about in a previous edition, was back in the dunes last week. We accompanied Heyns and her daughters on Friday afternoon, and found the tent at the same spot – and two men in one of the tents. On our way to the tents, we found a woman sitting at the bank of the Swakop River – and she confirmed that she was indeed one of the people staying in the tent at that stage – she said her name was Sarah, and that she was waiting for her friend, Rachel, who had gone off to find them some water. She said they were staying there for a fasting period.

They would return there shortly.

She said we could take a photo of her on their return, and we then headed for the tent, where, according to her, the pastor of the church and another man were also present at that moment.

Approaching the tents, a pair of

men's shoes was all that indicated the presence of the pastor. We announced our presence, and after a while the two men appeared – they identified themselves as Paulus Shinedima, the pastor of the one-year-old church in DRC in Swakopmund, and a member of the church, Toivo Shikoyeni. They did not want to be photographed.

They were allegedly there to fast – according to them already for a week, but Heyns told us the tent only appeared after Wednesday – she noticed it for the first time early Friday morning. namib times on Friday wanted to know from NACOMA, (Namibian Coast Conservation and Management project), tasked to pave the way for an Integrated Coastal Zone Management System for Namibia's coast, and they informed us that people should get the green light for camping in the dunes from the MET. We asked the campers if they indeed had asked permission from the MET, and if they knew they needed permission, and they informed us that they had not known and would get permission as soon as possible, for future stays for their fasting period.

According to the Pastor, several members of the church have already come to stay there and fast. When we spoke to Helena Heyns on Wednesday, she said the tent was gone again – but she picked up empty plastic water bottles, and pieces of plastic lying near the spot where the tents stood.

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Dumping site problem I just want to ask the people working with the bulldozers at the dumping site to do a proper job because sedan vehicles get stuck in the pathways when people want to dump rubbish there. I have seen many cars get stuck in the sand.

Anonymous

Ongelukkige inwoner Ek woon in Mandume Ndemofayo straat en hier lê rommel gemors al van Mei maand af op die sypaadjie nadat daar 'n groter krag kabel gelê was.

Die hele sypaadjie was opgekap en alles is net so gelos. Daar is ook sement spatsels teen my muur gelos. Dit lyk vieslik en maak skade by my muur. Ek kan nie glo dit word so gelos nie. Hier is nog 'n vandalis ook in ons midde. 'n Hele paar mure is met swart vetkryt gekrap. Gelukkig kon ek myne afwas maar my buurman was nie so gelukkig nie hy moes oorverf. Kan die regte mense asseblief aandag hieraan gee?

Anoniem

Spur donates to cancer The Desert Creek Spur (Swakopmund) and Hickory Creek Spur (Walvis Bay) could recently hand over a whopping N$15 110 to the Cancer Association of Namibia, thanks to the support of the public.

The Spurs donated N$5 eaten the two restauof each Kiddies meal rants to the Cancer

WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME Rezoning: From Single Residential To General Residential 1 Consent: Accommodation Establishment (hotel Pension), To Proceed before Rezoning is approved on Erf 979 Meersig Extension 1, 15 Harmony Street.

In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect an Accommodation Establishment (Hotel Pension) on the site.

The purpose of the rezoning is to make the zoning of the site correct for an Accommodation Establishment; the purpose of the consent is to allow development of the site to proceed in phases and to allow the partial development of the site before the rezoning is approved. The current and proposed zoning of the site allows the erection of an Accommodation Establishment only with consent of the Council.

The site is vacant and undeveloped and is therefore suitable to to allow for the new development. No detailed development proposals for the site have yet been prepared. The development will, however, be in accordance with the provisions of the Walvis Bay Town Planning Scheme in terms of land use, height, coverage, building line and on-site parking.

Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, 1ST Floor, Room 101, Civic Centre, Nangolo Mbumba Drive.

Any person having any objection to the approval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager, Roads and Building Control (Town Planning), Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay, and the undersigned, in writing, not later than 18 December 2015.

Name and address: Bruce Stewart, Town Planner, P O Box 2095, Walvis Bay. (064) 280 770

Associations, whilst restaurant staff also sprayed kids' hair to raise awareness for cancer.

“We believe in giving back. This would not

be possible without the wonderful support of our customers”, a spokesperson for the two leading steak ranches said this week.

On the pictures: Anita Korf and Hildegarde Bottcher of the Cancer Association receiving the donations from Spur representatives.

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CHEC takes up fight against HIV/Aids

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Mavourlene !Gaёs

China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), the contractor for the construction of a container terminal on reclaimed land and a new bulk fuel landing facility launched its HIV/AIDS Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) centre this week.

The centre is located in the port of Walvis Bay where the bulk of construction activities are vested. It forms part of the undertakings CHEC made in its Environmental Management Plan when the container terminal project was still in its planning and scoping phase. Workers of CHEC held a colourful march through the streets of Walvis Bay on Monday to publicly highlight the importance of employers establishing and managing HIV/Aids programmes to the benefit of employee health and wellness.

On the lighter side of things, some residents of Walvis Bay saw the march as a labour demonstration and spread the rumour on social networking that CHEC workers were on strike.

This was later proved to be untrue.

Acting Project Manager

of the China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), Yuanfei Feng gave his remarks at the campaign launch.

“CHEC recognises that HIV/AIDS is a serious health issue that needs to be handled with the seriousness and precautions it deserves.”

Feng noted workplace HIV/AIDS wellness is not just a legal and moral obligation to us at the company, but it is also an honour to take part in a global cause.

“Today we declare that CHEC will join hands in the national efforts to stop HIV from spreading.

He further stated “Our Company supports nondiscriminatory employment policies and believes that employees with HIV/AIDS infection are entitled to the same basic rights and opportunities as all employees including confidentiality, respect and dignity of the

CHEC employees marching from Etosha Fishing to Namport Head office.

individual.”

According to Feng all CHEC procedures and policies will be applied equally to all employees irrespective of HIV/AIDS status and added that they at CHEC understand the need for employee education about HIV/AIDS infection.

“CHEC will always pursue an environment to create high level of awareness amongst employees of how to protect themselves and their families from HIV/AIDS infection.

We will ensure that all employees are trained how to avoid contracting and transmitting HIV/ AIDS and will provide them with the necessary resources to ensure optimal safety.

I hereby encourage all CHEC employees to undergo voluntary counselling and testing” Feng concluded.

Yuanfei Feng accompanyied by NamPort Executive Port Engineer, Elzevir Gelderbloem also took the opportunity of the VCT centre launch to issue certificates and appointment letters to the peer educators.

The campaign will last until the end of the harbour expansion project in 2017.

Acting Project Manager of the China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), Yuanfei Feng (left) and NamPort Executive Port Engineer, Elzevir Geldebloem (right) at the back posing with the CHEC peer educators after they received their certificates.

Familiar face returns to the municipality Mavourlene !Gaёs A familiar face returns to the municipality of Walvis Bay, albeit only for a few weeks.

The former Town Planner of the Municipality of Walvis Bay, Bruce Stewart is set to take over as temporary town planning consultant. This decision was confirmed on Tuesday night at the Walvis Bay town council's ordinary monthly meeting.

Stewart takes over from the current town planner, Hilia Hitula who is leaving the municipality of Walvis Bay to pursue further studies. He will hold the position until year end when a new town planner commences employment. The council members added they consulted Stewart regarding the matter and he has indicated keen interest to avail his services as may be required. He has also further indicated flexibility in terms of how his services may be required. Stewart worked for the Walvis Bay Municipality from 1995 to 2005 when he retired and went to live abroad with his spouse Charmaine, for several years. The couple returned to Walvis Bay Stewart already conducted consultancy work for where Stewart established a town planning the local authority, hence identified as the approconsultancy. Since establishing his consultancy, priate candidate for the temporary position.

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“The Possibilities are Endless” – Christoph Holzapfel Maria Davel-Wallis Christof Holzapfel – The Man in Charge of the new Strand Hotel Swakopmund, has the daunting task of running a 125 room hotel, a micro brewery, five restaurants, bars and lounges, a conference and banqueting center and a full service spa. Since the hotel has opened, various conferences have been held in the conference centre.

Last week, Namibia's National Commission on Research, Science a n d Te c h n o l o g y (NCRST) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa held their 2015 Africa Regional Consulation meeting there, a highlevel open panel meeting by African Heads of Research Councils (AHORCs), and an academic symposium to encourage scholarly debate and strengthen partnerships between

African and international experts.

Holzapfel says, “The conference centre is not only a conference centre. It is a space with lots of different opportunities and technology helping to create different experiences.

Our first event was a wine auction where people mingled in five different rooms, but they could all watch the wine auction on the closed circuit television, while not bidding themselves. The

possibilities are endless!” Holzapfel was born in Stellenbosch and went to a German kindergarten.

“Restaurant life is in my blood. My father was Director of Training and Development for Rupert International, and he had a lot of dealings with restaurants. I've been working in restaurants since age 11.

After school I moved to Belgium where I worked as a chef's apprentice. I learned Flemish, and I learned how to cook.

Then I came back to J o h a n n e s b u rg a n d went to hotel school. I was working for the Barron Group of Restaurants. Then I worked in Restaurant Bonthuys with Etienne Bonthuys where I really learned a lot more about cooking.

They paid me partially in shares which I eventually sold, and then I moved to Hermanus where I took the job as Executive chef at Marine Hotel. I moved there mainly for the opportunity to work for Liz McGrath in a Relais Chateaux

Christoph Holzapfel and his special lady at the Strand Hotel

The Research Conference last week level restaurant.

From there I was ready to move out of the kitchen and took a position as General Manager in the Okavango Delta in Botswana at the Jao Reserve for several 5 star luxury tented camps. I then went to

Zanzibar for a while and then back to South Africa where I started my own restaurant, La Romantica.

It was a great time, but it was back breaking work.

I built the restaurant myself and was involved in every single

aspect, including the kitchen. I was getting physiotherapy every afternoon just to survive. I sold it for a tidy profit after a year.

After I took a sabbatical in Mozambique, but I ended up getting stuck there. I helped to open up a

conference centre there, and then I went back to Botswana as a General Manager for Orient Express, running three hotels, and then on to Abercromby & Kent where I sat on the board as their Operations Director.

Afterwards I started a franchise branch of Zebra Junction, working in hospitality consulting and recruitment.

As a part of this, I ended up on a project in Abu Dhabi called the Al Sahel, and I ended up working two years there as General Manager. I also met my fiancé during this time.

That's when I found the position at the Strand Hotel Swakopmund and immediately decided to take it.”

He says he hopes to settle in a bit longer here in Namibia and at the Strand Hotel Swakopmund.

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An der Atlantikküste,in der Namibwüste Ein Netzwerk für Events... ...zu schaffen, das ist es, was Alexander Christow, dem Gründer von Corporate Ev e n t G e a r, v o rschwebt. Christow betrieb das ,,Event Studio” in Windhoek, bevor er sich entschloss, mit seiner Frau und seinen beiden Kindern nach Swakopmund umzusiedeln.

Der in Berlin aufgewachsene Alexander Christow studierte Event Marketing am Bildungszentrum in Frankfurt. Vergangene Woche stellte er einen kleinen Teil seiner Bühnen-, Licht-, Fachwerkträger- und Audio- Ausstattung zur Schau. Sein Ziel ist es, mit allen zusammenzuarbeiten, die etwas mit der Organisation von besonderen Bege-

Jeeeh, Leute, ich schwitze!

Von links: Alexander Christow (Corporate Event Gear), Gernot Fritze (Technischer Leiter bei “The Dome”) und Junius Titus (Technischer Assistent von Corporate Event Gear). in der Firmenhalle in ,,The Loft” in der Einsteinstraße des Industriegebietes Swakopmunds.

Foto: Susann Kinghorn genheiten (Events) zu nehmen möchte, der fonnummer 0812939 tun haben. Wer näheren melde sich bei ihm 068 oder per E-Mail Kontakt zu ihm auf- unter der Mobiltele- unter info@eventgear. cc

Möchten Sie zeigen, wie gut wir es hier an der Küste - im Vergleich zum Inland - mit unseren Temperaturen haben?

Melden Sie sich bei Susann Kinghorn; Tel. 405183 oder 0812538850; E-Mail: susannkinghorn@gmail.com

Locker vom Hocker Schwein haben oder sein?

Liebe Küstenleser!

Vor zwei Wochen hatte ich meinen 45. Geburtstag, und ich fühlte mich ohnedies nicht sehr wohl. Ich ging zum Frühstück und wusste, dass meine Frau sehr nett sein würde, "alles Gute" sagen und vielleicht auch ein kleines Geschenk für mich hatte.

Sie sagte nicht einmal "Guten Morgen", schon gar nicht "alles Gute". Ich sagte mir, na gut, so sind die Frauen halt, aber die Kinder haben es sicher nicht vergessen.

Die Kinder kamen, sagten auch kein Wort und ließen mich völlig links liegen. Als ich mich auf den Weg ins Büro machte, fühlte ich mich ziemlich niedergeschlagen.

Ich ging durch die Eingangstür meines Büros und Janet, meine Sekretärin, kam auf mich zu und sagte "Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, Boss!". Danach fühlte ich mich schon ein bisschen besser, wenigstens einer hatte

sich erinnert. Ich arbeitete bis mittags. Pünktlich um zwölf klopfte Janet an meine Tür und sagte "Wissen Sie, es ist so ein schöner Tag und es ist Ihr Geburtstag, lassen Sie uns doch Mittagessen gehen, nur Sie und ich!". Ich antwortete: "Das ist die beste Idee, die ich heute gehört habe, ..."

Also gingen wir. Wir gingen nicht in unser übliches Lokal, wir fuhren aufs Land zu einem kleinen gemütlichen Restaurant, um ein wenig Privatsphäre zu haben. Wir tranken zwei Martinis und erfreuten uns am hervorragenden Mahl. Auf dem Weg zurück ins Büro sagte Janet: "Wissen Sie, es ist so ein schöner Tag und Ihr Geburtstag, wir müssen doch noch nicht ins Büro zurückfahren, oder?"- "Nein, müssen wir nicht", sagte ich.

"Dann fahren wir doch zu mir, in meine Wohnung”, schlug Janet vor. Als wir in ihrem Appartement anka-

men, tranken wir einige Martinis mehr und rauchten gemütlich eine Zigarette.

Janet sagte: "Wenn es Sie nicht stört, würde ich mir gerne etwas Gemütlicheres anziehen. Ich gehe nur schnell ins Schlafzimmer und bin gleich wieder da!" Ich brachte nur ein erregtes "Sicher, tun Sie nur!" heraus und sie verschwand im Schlafzimmer.

Nach einigen Minuten kam Sie wieder heraus ... trug eine Geburtstagstorte in den Händen... gefolgt von meiner Frau, den Kindern, und alle sangen "Happy Birthday"... und ich saß da auf der Couch ...und hatte außer meinen Socken nichts an!

Ihr Grunzi Meyer

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An der Atlantikküste,in der Namibwüste Auf Katamaran Silversand sanft durch die Lagune segeln ihnen einen Fisch zu, den sie im Flug mit dem bauchigen Kehlsack ihres Schnabels auffangen. Hin und wieder wagt sich auch ein im Vergleich zum Pelikan geradzu zierlich anmutender Kapkormoran oder eine Dominikanermöwe nah an den Eimer mit der öligen Nahrung heran. Inzwischen hat Michael Nghipewbedi die Gäste mit einer warmen Decke für die Beine versorgt und ihnen einen Emaillebecher mit einem orEine Dominikanermöwe beäugt vom Katamaran Silversand aus dentlichen Schuss Old Ehrfürchtig schaut die Swakopmunderin Margit d’Avignon vom sein interessantes Umfeld. Im Hintergrund ist eine Bohrinsel aus Brown Sherry in die Katamaran aus über die Weite des Atlantik.

Panama zu sehen, die voraussichtlich irgendwann wieder gen Hand gedrückt. Da vergisst man die kühle Südamerika ziehen wird.

Fotos: Susann Kinghorn Brise im Nu, die über der aus den antarkWalvis Bay (sk) - Leise tischen Gewässern gelappen die kleinen speisten kalten BenWellen in der Lagune guela-Meeresströder Hafenstadt gegen mung weht. die Kufen des KataWährend der Katamamarans Silversand, und ran an Austernkörben fast geräuschlos gleiten vorbeischlittert, bedie beiden Rümpfe der gleitet von anmutigen Segeljacht von CataHeaviside-Delphinen, maran Charters durch informiert Anke Rohl das dunkelgrüne Wasauf lebhafte, humorser des Atlantik. volle Weise über das Gäste aus aller Welt Treiben in der Lagune haben es sich auf den der Walfischbucht.

Sitzplätzen des VorVor der Kulisse des decks und Trampolins Hafen-Leuchtturms er- ,,Der Kappelzrobben- oder Ohrenrobbengemütlich gemacht, wartet einen der gran- bulle ist ein richtiger Casanova mit seinem während gigantische diose Blick auf tau- Harem von bis zu 40 Weibchen, die er alle Pelikane mit ihrem Ohrenrobbe mit langen sende von Robben, die plötzlichen Sturzflug decken muss.” Unterhaltsam informiert Barthaaren und schlansich am Strand und im aufs Deck für AufAnke Rohl die Katamaranfahrer. kem, glänzendem Fell.

Wasser tummeln. Dann regung sorgen. Sie Ihr einziger Freund an geht es aufs offene haben es auf den Eimer Meer hinaus. Der mit Fischen abgese- Bord scheint Wilhelm schaukelnde Katamahen, den Wilhelm Hangula zu sein, denn ran ist nichts für dieHangula in der Hand er hat Meeräschen im jenigen, die leicht zur hält. Ihre Shownum- Eimer, mit denen er Bobby dann auch großSeekrankheit neigen, mer ist jedoch noch zügig füttert. aber unsereins verspürt nicht gekommen, soZu sehr verwöhnt werbegeisterte Aufregung, dass sie vorerst leer den soll Bobby allerwenn der Bug sich ausgehen müssen und dings nicht, und somit heftig hebt und senkt. vom Boot verscheucht wird er kurzerhand ins Bei Austern und Sekt werden. im Heck und in der An ihrer Stelle rutscht Meer zurückgejagt.

Kajüte wird einer unauf einmal eine glit- Endlich haben die bevergesslichen Katamaschige Robbe über das häbigen Pelikane mit ranfahrt, deren entnasse Deck, der Star der immensen Flügeldes Augenblicks. Bob- spannweite ihren gran- Skipper Fred Deetlefs, der ab und zu das spannte Atmosphäre by ist eine richtig at- diosen Auftritt. Wil- Horn ertönen lässt, schaut aus der Dachluke noch lange nachwirkt, ein krönender Abtraktive Kappelz- oder helm Hangula wirft seines Steuerraums. schluss gesetzt.

Foto und Montage: Steve Bailey Photo-

Worte der Woche

Catamaran ChartersQuiz: Die Sieger!

Suchen Sie ein Weihnachtsgeschenk?

Locker vom Hocker Band 1, 2 und 3 gibt’ es bis zum 10. Dezember zum Sonderpreis von N$ 130,- pro Exemplar.

Alle drei Bände zusammen kosten N$ 350,-.

Melden Sie sich bei Susann Kinghorn; 0812538850

Hier erfolgen nun die Antworten zu den Fragen, die über das Unternehmen Catamaran Charters gestellt wurden, sowie die Sieger des Preisausschreibens.

1. Die drei Katamarane von Catamaran Charters heißen Silversand, Silverwind und Silvermoon; 2. Auf den Ausflügen mit Catamaran Charters werden regelmäßig Kappelzrobbe, Tümmler, Mondfische, Le-

derschildkröten, Buckelwale, HeavisideDelfine und Südkapern (Glattwale) gesichtet; 3. Die täglichen Ausflüge mit Catamaran Charters führen von Walvis Bay durch die Bucht bis nach Pelican Point; 4. Die Ausflüge mit dem U ntern ehmen können im Büro der Walvis Bay Waterfront oder unter der Telefonnummer 064-200789 bzw. der E-Mail dol

phin@iway.na gebucht werden.

Gewonnen haben eine Fahrt zu zweit mit Catamaran Charters im Werte von N$ 1200,-: 1. Wilfried Trümper aus Walvis Bay; 2. Antje Haenisch aus Swakopmund; 3.Heinke Kleyenstüber aus Walvis Bay. Sie dürfen sich auf eine besondere Fahrt freuen!

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Vorfreude auf Weihnachten Ein Kind - von einem SchiefertafelSchwämmchen umhüpft rennt froh durch mein Gemüt.

Bald ist es Weihnacht! Wenn der Christbaum blüht, dann blüht er Flämmchen.

Und Flämmchen heizen.

Und die Wärme stimmt uns mild. Es werden Lieder, Düfte fächeln. Wer nicht mehr Flämmchen hat, wem nur noch Fünkchen glimmt, wird dann doch gütig lächeln.

Wenn wir im Traume eines ewigen Traumes alle unfeindlich sind - einmal im Jahr! Uns alle Kinder fühlen eines Baumes.

Wie es sein soll, wie's allen einmal war.

Joachim Ringelnatz

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LOGISTIX INTERNATIONAL (PTY) LTD FULL SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS

Logistix International (Pty) Ltd is in need of reliable sub-contractors to assist with the transport of containers and break bulk from the harbor to it’s warehouse in Walvis Bay. Interested parties please contact Jan Nel at 0811277253 or 220 529

Elgin Brown & Hamer Namibia (Pty) Ltd An equal opportunity Employer Elgin Brown & Hamer Namibia (Pty) Ltd is Namibia leading marine repair company operating three floating docks in Walvisbay. This company consists of various divisions geared to perform large ship repair works and other related projects.

POSITION: HR SUPERINTENDENT: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & WELLNESS OFFICER JOB GRADE: D2

No.9 Fin Street P. O. Box 1676 Walvis Bay Namibia

Tel: +264 64 270 700 Fax: +264 64 204179

DEPARTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES Main purpose of the position: HR Superintendent: Employee Relations & Wellness is expected to enhance labour relations and manage the labour relations framework in the company. This includes; union engagement, conciliation / arbitration, progressive discipline administration, grievance processing, development and implementation of programs to assist managers and supervisors to effectively deal with disputes, conflict resolution and risk management.

Key Performance Areas: · Conciliation and Mediation · Employee Relations Advocacy & Compliance · Disciplinary and Grievance handling · Promotion of sustainable Industrial Relations Culture · Managing Relationship with the Workers Committee · Manage Employee Wellness & Welfare Programs · Assist in execution of certain HR Projects aligned to HR Strategic Plan · Administration and Reporting Qualifications, Skills, Competencies and Experience Requirements: · A 4 year tertiary qualification in human resources or social sciences. · An extra tertiary qualification in Labour Law would be a great advantage. · Minimum of seven (07) years' experience in employee relations environment. · Experience of Industrial Relations in larger business operations plus supervisory exposure would be a great advantage. · Good knowledge and application of Namibian Labour Law · Dispute resolution abilities · Good initiation, persuasive, influencing, writing and reporting skills · Computer literacy Remuneration: EBH will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the positions.

Should you meet the above-mentioned requirements, kindly submit your CV and all supporting documents at the Human Resource Department, Elgin Brown & Hamer Namibia, Walvis Bay or forward them via e-mail to recruitment.hr@ebhnamibia.com

Closing Date: 07 December 2015 ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED. NO DOCUMENTATIONS OR CV'S WILL BE RETURNED

FREDDIE FISH PROCESSORS (PTY) LTD Namibian Reg.No.91/160

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

VACANCY - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT We currently have a vacancy for a FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT in our company. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups as envisaged by the Company's Affirmative Action Plan.

REQUIREMENTS * Recognise Diploma in Accounting * Minimum 5 Years' experience in a management position * Experience in Accounting up to monthly Management Accounts * Compile Audit Files * Excellent communication and inter personal skills * Excellent administrative skills * Computer literacy in Pastel, M S Office and VIP Payroll * Experience in the fishing industry will be of an added advantage * Namibian Citizen Reporting to the General Manager, th e incumbent will be required to perform the following functions: * Accounting up to monthly management accounts * Supervising and ensuring accuracy in debtors, creditors, wages, etc. * Overseeing all administrative/financial functions * Liaise with Auditors In return we offer a market related remuneration package as well as a housing allowance, pension and medical aid benefits.

The closing date is 8 December 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Detailed CV's can be forwarded to: The H R Officer Freddie Fish Processors (Pty) Ltd P. O. Box 1676 Walvis Bay E-mail: luzaine@freddiefishpro.com

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REGISTRATION OF DEEDS – PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ACT. Recently it was made known through printed media that the Minister of Land Reform tabled at parliament proposed amendments to the Deeds Registries Act (No.47 of 1937) and reference is made to a “Clause 9”. Having studied the Act with previous amendments, it is quite clear to me that there is a different referencing of Chapters and Sections of the Act that is affected by this latest proposed amendment. Nevertheless, the gist thereof, as advocated in the media, is that owners of property be empowered to, by themselves, register the transfer of deeds at the Deeds Office i.e. can choose to use the services of a Conveyancer or not. Apparently, a primary motivation is that the cost of Conveyancers is exorbitant and Government will apply this as an instrument of transformation to empower and educate citizens and thereby better their quality of life and living standards. Because of the serious ramifications this could cause, I have tried various searches but couldn't access or study the said amendment myself and therefore rely on the integrity of the publisher of the articles. To this end, it also stated a “technical team' of the Ministry visited countries where this “walk-in type service” at Deeds Offices was found to be “cost effective” and a “safe system”. At face-value, I battle to understand the reasoning of such amendment as the implications will be much more than meets the eye.

Firstly, regarding cost, the approximate transfer expense on a property transaction between two “natural” parties to the value of N$1,5million is N$52,250.00 of which the government take is N$39,800.00 (VAT, Transfer Duty & Stamp Duty) and this proportion is growing as the value of transaction increases. Though at the bottom end (transactions up to N$600,000.00) no Transfer & Stamp Duties is charged and only the VAT on the marginal fees of the Conveyancers go to government coffers. This is to address cost effectiveness to the lower end of property transactions to aide a large part of the population. This, to my mind, negates the cost issue. In addition, hereto, if such amendment is approved by parliament, it will most likely stifle the process of registering deeds, addressing the housing shortage and economic growth. Issues that come to mind is, the effect of security to banks in granting mortgages, money laundering, municipal- and other debt recoveries, registered servitudes, fraud, corruption, theft and other negative possibilities that would cause an adverse outcome in comparison to the current well-disciplined (law & finance) procedures already in place. My urge is for government to be cautious and investigate other possibilities/avenues to address property ownership and perhaps look into the availability of property needs due to our growing economy – how to curb excessive time frames for consolidation, rezoning and sub-divisions. If appropriate property is not available, changes to the Deeds Registry Act will not mean much.

Should you require any further information or advise re these topics or any other property related matter, contact us on (064) 221000 or e-mail: anjo@iway.na.

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ESTATE NOTICE In the Estate of the late Andries Gouws Auret who died on 16 April 2015 and was residing at No.3 Louis B o t h a Av e n u e , Swakopmund.

Creditors and debtors of the above Estate are requested to lodge their claims against the Estate or pay their debts to the Estate at the undermentioned address within a period of 30 (thirty) days as from date of publication of this advertisement.

ELLIS SHILENGUDWA INC Legal Practitioners Office No.2 Courtyard Building Daniel Tjongarero Street P. O. Box 2148 SWAKOPMUND (Ref: HCK/mlAUR1/0001)

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Nuwe hoogtes vir Nikov Signs Liesl Losper Een van die oudste handelsmerke op Walvisbaai, Nikov Signs, is onder nuwe eienaarskap en bestuur van ervare name in die plaaslike reklamedekorasiebedryf. 'n Aankondiging is vandeesweek gemaak dat M&M Signs, wat deur die bekende mnr.

Rainie Mostert besit word, vennootskap in Nikov Signs opgeneem het saam met sy broer mnr Eddie Harper. Mnr Harper is ook aan die stuur van sake by Nikov Signs.

“Ons voer ons reklameprodukte in van oorsee, en ons werk net met verskaffers wat ons waardes deel wat insluit: kwaliteit, spoedige lewering en bekostigbaarheid,” het Harper vandeesweek gesê. Harper glo

daarin dat sperdatums ten alle tye respekteer moet word, want die kliënt trek pyl daarop.

Dit hou ook die besigheid gesond deurdat beplanning altyd geskied en dat 'n kultuur van prioriteite en dienslewering lewendig gehou word.

Nikov Signs spesialiseer in logo-ontwerp, kan voertuie met handelsmerke dekoreer, rubber stempels, ligborde, inligtings- en veiligheids borde.

Verskeie materiale, onder meer perspex, alluminium, viniel en nog meer vorm deel

van die materiale waarin Nikov Signs spesialiseer.

Nikov Signs is wyd bekend en benewens die kus is daar ook 'n lojale kliëntebasis in die binneland.

Harper se passie is reklamedekorasie en goeie kliente diens.

Hy verseker huidige en mooontlike nuwe kliënte van sy belangstelling en kennis van die bedryf en is verseker dat die ervaring van Rainie Mostert en M&M Signs 'n nuwe momentum aan die onderneming sal voorsien.

Saam gaan die broers nog groot hoogtes bereik in die signs industrie.

WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME CONSENT: Bed & Breakfast ON ERF: 260 TOWNSHIP: Lagoon Walvis Bay STREET: c/o Bramwell and Fritz Lange.

In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I/we, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect/establish a Bed & Breakfast on the site.

Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Rooms 101 & 106 D, Civic Centre.

Any person having any objection to the approval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager: Roads and Building Control, (Town Planning), Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay and undersigned, in writing, not later than 11 December 2015.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT(S): Christina W Piechazek, P. O. Box 3000, Walvis Bay

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MOTORING

The All-New Mazda MX-5: Making more fun a reality

WALVIS BAY: 6 DECEMBER 2015 GATHERING : The Raft Restaurant (PARKING AREA) TIME OF GATHERING : 11h00 MASS RIDE DEPARTS 11h30 SHARP MASS RIDE THROUGH TOWN CENTRE MASS RIDE ENDS AT WOERMANN & BROCK PARKING AREA THE AIM : TO HAND OVER TOYS AND GIFTS TO THE ROTARY CLUB FOR DISTRIBUTION TO LESS PRIVILEGED CHILDREN UP TO 14 YEARS SOFT TOYS ARE VERY WELCOME BUT AS WE CATER FOR AGE GROUPS UP TO 14 YEARS, WE KINDLY ASK YOU TO CONSIDER GIFTS FOR ALL AGES (FUN STATIONERY, TOILETRIES, PUZZLES AND BOARD GAMES ETC) .

The All-New Mazda MX-5 takes up the torch for the best-selling roadster in history.

Now in its fourth generation, the all-new MX-5 delivers a perfect balance of Mazda's patented Jinba Ittai driving fun with comfort and convenience, all in an aggressively charming design.

The fourth generation MX-5 is the most fuelefficient to date, underpinning Mazda's fundamental lightweight sports car principles with the addition of SKYACTIV Technology.

Especially tuned engines and transmission adapted for the front-mid engine, rear-wheel drive layout, ideal 50:50 front-rear weight distribution with shorter overhangs, a low yaw inertia moment

and the lowest centre of gravity yet as well as the redesigned chassis improve the MX-5's already legendary agility.

"Over the past quarter century, the demands for greater environmental friendliness and safety have grown increasingly more stringent. Each successive model of the past three generations has seen slight increases in body size and weight in response to these demands. In developing the fourth-generation MX-5, Mazda returned to the original aims of the first generation that had restored the culture of the lightweight sports car and then took on the challenge of embodying the fundamental pleasure of driving an open-top lightweight sports car in a product suited to today's needs. The result is the most compact body size of any MX-5 generation. We are excited to launch this vehicle in Southern Africa", comments Mr David Hughes - Managing Director of Mazda Southern Africa.

The all new Mazda MX-5 is designed and built to the highest standard of performance and reliability. This standard is backed up by a 3-year unlimited kilometre factory warranty. To provide complete peace of mind motoring, a 3-year roadside assistance, a 3-year service plan and a 5-year Corrosion Warranty are also included.

NO TOY GUNS PLEASE – THESE CANNOT BE DISTRIBUTED!

ALL BIKERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ARE WELCOME. ALL BIKERS AND BIKES MUST BE LICENCED AND HELMETS MUST BE WORN..

BUSINESSES ARE ALSO WELCOME TO DONATE A TOY

BIKERS DO IT WITH LOVE!

PUPKEWITZ NISSAN WALVIS BAY MONTH END SPECIALS - QUALITY USED VEHICLES

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

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

2013 GWM C20R 1.5 VVT

N$ 329 000

N$ 370 000

N$ 184 000

N$ 119 000

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

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

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

2015 Nissan Juke 1.2 T Acenta 10 200km

Pieter: 081 146 0214

Nauchaad: 081 433 7009

John: 081 619 8179

N$ 279 000

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

Amanda 081 300 7484

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“Celebration of Innovation and Regeneration” Swakopmund Mayor Officially opens Steckels Toyota

The extended Schoeman family, of Steckels Toyota at the inauguration Fltr: S J Schoeman, Willie Schoeman, Hannelie Schoeman, Santa Schoeman, Willina Schoeman. (front) Willie Schoeman (Jnr)

The Mayor of Swakopmund, Nehemiah Salomon, Siegrid Küstner with colleague Freddy Mills addressing the guests

The Mayor of Swakopmund, Nehemia Salomon, says the new N$25 million complex of Steckels Toyota is a development milestone for Swakopmund and its community at large, he says it is an example of the regeneration of existing land, and also acts as modern catalyst for the regeneration of the area as a whole, especially in the current economic climate.

He was the key note speaker and officiator at the inauguration of the new Steckels Toyota complex.

The lustrous event was attended by more than a hundred invited guests. The Mayor said with land being such a scarce and important resource in Swakopmund it needed to be used efficiently and The Mayor, and the Schoemans cutting the ribbon productively.

“Regeneration ensures that no new land is being acquired, while instead existing land is modernised in order to meet present and future expectations. The process of regeneration contributes to economic activity as further jobs are created and further multiplier effects are set into motion.”

The original dealership from which Steckels Toyota evolved, was founded more than 86 years ago in Swakopmund. Since around 1948 it became known as Steckels Garage.

The owner, Gerard, was later joined by his daughter Ellen Gudehus, and her husband, Dieter, and Toyota became an official part of the business in September 1963, making it the oldest Toyota dealership in Namibia, according to Anton Falck, General manager, Sales and dealer Network of Toyota SA Motors.

He congratulated the Schoemans and their 45 employees with the new complex, and said he had been involved in the Steckels Toyota dealership the last 27 years, expressing his pride and joy in the dealership, and in the 45% market-share Toyota has in Swakopmund and surrounds.

He presented a beautiful fruit bowl to the Schoemans as token of appreciation from Toyota SA Motors. He also cautioned clients against so-called grey imported products, and advised them to spend their money wisely.

Steckels Motors became the property of Bernd Finkeldeh and Willie Schoeman in 1998, and the name changed to Steckels Toyota. Schoeman and his wife, Hannelie, later became the owners of the business.

Siegrid Küstner, whom namib times spoke to last night, said she was one of three people who have been part of the dealership since the days it was still situated on a corner in the heart of the old town, near the Jetty, and known as Steckels Garage. The other two employees still with Stckels Toyota are Simon Haimbodi and Emmanuel Mandumbwa Küstner has been working in the bookkeeping department, and says it is with pride, happiness and satisfaction that she's looking back on how the dealership has grown and developed.

The master of ceremonies, Uys de Vos, thanked guests and clients on behalf of the Schoemans, and concluded the programme with a prayer of thanks, after which the guests could feast their eyes on two of the latest Toyota models, unveiled as part of the inauguration.

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Wanted for CASH I pay TOP PRICES for Toyota Hilux 2.0 VVTi's.

Contact Basie Oosthuizen at

Crossroads Car Sales Tel: 403 666

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NOTICES

HAIR

COURSES

SERVICES

REMINDER ADVENT MARKET In Aid of: Organisation for Caring for People with Disabilities 27/28 November 2015 Friday from 15h00 Saturday 09h00 Dining hall at the Lions Residence See you there Unique Knits

HOPE SALON SWAKOPMUND: We are selling Brazillian and Indian hair for a very cheap price.

We do hair, e.g: * Weave extension * Wash and blow * Relaxing * Invisible line.

We talk about quality products.

Contact Aune: 081 308 1738

LEARN TO SWIM CRASH COURSE Swakopmund From the age of 6 years First 2 weeks in December 2015 Learn to swim in only 10 sessions Classes 12h00 to 13h00 Monday to Friday Mariëtta 081 363 3723 flipperssc@gmail.com Flippers Swimming School

BAARD GROUP

Festive Season Specials!

5kg Club steak – N$ 250 5kg Chicken breast fillet – N$ 280 5kg Chicken drumsticks – N$ 230 5kg Chicken Q-legs – N$ 200 10kg Chicken Q-legs – N$ 380

Order: 081 715 4944 crystalnorthfishdist@ gmail.com Deliveries: 3 & 4 Dec WOW CHOW FAST FOODS We specialize in: Catering X mas hampers X mas home baked cookies Handmade x mas trees Braai every Friday Ready made pies + lasagnes Contact Amine: 064 209 831 081 330 7707

CLASSES BEATACCMATH PRESENTS PRIVATE ONE-ONONE TUTORING High School Accounting and Maths WALVIS BAY TO BOOK CONTACT 081 497 2195 or beataccmath@gmail.com

FOR MORE GO TO www.beataccmath.com BEATACCMATH Presents: Extra classes for High School Accounting and Maths Narraville, Walvis Bay 081 497 2195 beataccmath@gmail.com

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EDU CARE

TRAINING WORLD AIDS DAY! WORLD AIDS DAY! Health care training academy offers Employee wellness, screenings for HIV, diabetes, collesterol, hypertension etc.

HIV prevalence rate campaigns.

Voluntary counseling and testing campaigns.

Elderly care / palliative care and first aid training.

World Aids day campaigns Enquiries Uirab G: 081 472 5814 081 289 8503

HAIR PPT & BEAUTY Walvis Bay We do all types of hair styles Weaving N$ 100.00 Nails training N$ 1 200.00 kit & certificate Eyelashes training N$ 700.00 kit & certificate Manicure N$ 90.00 Pedicure N$ 70.00 Tips N$ 150.00 We sell wholesale / virgin brazilian hair on cheaper prices.

Call Betty: 081 605 9205

Noah's Arc Daycare will be open during December 2015 for Children up to age 6 years.

Children from daycare's that are closing, are welcome.

Fun playtime and activities.

Contact Roelien on 081 473 7325

JJ's Care Centre Walvis Bay Daycare for 0-5yrs Grade R Grade 1-12 Impak Education Homework assistance Aftercare Tutoring Speech therapy Also accommodate for disabled children aged 0-18 years old.

Specialised education, stimulation and therapy.

Limited space Contact Kim: 0814790725

SERVICES Lynx Investigations Two former Police officers with 20 years Investigations plus 15 years cooperate & Criminal Investigations.

All matters such as thefts, fraud, burglaries, stock thefts, anti-poaching, stock thefts, observation services, tracing suspects, risk analyzes , reconstruction of m/vehicle accidents & sketch plans, GPS vehicle tracking, CCTV installations, CCTV live monitoring, CCTV hidden cameras, CCTV review, Taking statements under Oath, VIP protection, Insurance Investigations, Corporate guarding, Commissioner of Oath and other (anywhere in Namibia) P W van Schalkwyk (081 127 9086) Lynx.crime@gmail.com or lynxswk@gmail.com

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

Baard Transport / Block & Brick baard@afol.com.na Website: www.baardgroup.com

TEL: 064-274 800 FAX: 064-274 810 · Blocks / Bricks · Rock Face / Pavers · Interlocks / Linthols · Sand / Stone ·U Blocks Kerb Stones ·Hollow 7 MPA Super Brick “The Service Makes The Difference”

NB: Visit our new Kuisebmond Branch.

PLEASE NOTE: We are close for our annual Christmas holiday on the 9 December 15 till 11 January 2016

CLOSING TIME: 10:00 day prior to publication

SERVICES

DOPI SECURITY CC Is a new company in Erongo Region.

We have guard to protect houses, bars, stores and tuckshops etc.

We make our region free of crime.

For quotation call or sms: David 081 468 8577 Simon 081 253 7123 SERVICE Need help with cleaning your home, office, building, flat or shop.

Contact: 081 206 0261 email: biancathanises@gmail.com

www.fastfind.me List your business FOR FREE at this online coastal business directory Visit this site. “Search” your business name’. If it is already listed, check if all information is correct. “Edit” if you need to make changes.

If your business is not listed simply press “Add Your Company” and follow the easy instructions

JERRYS LINER Wherever you go we go Holidays special from today up to 10 December From 13 January up to 30 January SPECIALS Adults RHB - Swk - N$ 180.00 WHK - W/Bay N$ 180.00 RHB - W/Bay N$ 200.00 WHK - SWK N$ 170.00 Pensioners & disabled N$ 150.00 Kids from 3 - 15 years N$ 150.00 Book now: 081 311 5961 081 840 2535 Your safety is our concern

TRADITIONAL DOCTOR KALENGA: He can help you through: Pregnancy - Education Court Cases - Love Affairs - Marriage Problems - Bad Luck - Businesses - Protection at Home - Removal of Toko-loshi - Mens’ Power - Sexuality Exams Job Problems etc.

Walvis Bay & Swakopmund.

Cell:081 201 7887.

WANT TO BE YOUR OWN BOSS??

Now is the right time!!!

Let us do your: !Company registration !Business plan !Financial projections !Loan applications !(DBN, SME, BANK etc..) !Tax solutions !Tender documents !Good standing / fitness certificates and so much more...

Call the Professional business Consultants 081 144 2738 064 207 897

ANDY'S TRANSPORT bied aan n busdiens vanaf Rehoboth na die kus en terug vir die Feestyd teen ‘n spesiale tarief: N$180.00 p/persoon, N$150.00 vir pensionarisse en N$120.00 vir kinders jonger as 12 jaar vanaf 20 Oktober 2015.

Vertrektye: Rehoboth: Sondae - 13h00.

Dinsdae en Donderdae 07h00.

Walvisbaai: Maandae, Woensdae en Donderdae - 14:00.

Optelpunte: Rhb - B1- Service.

Windhoek - Total Service langs Khomas Medics.

Walvisbaai - Dorp Spar.

Swakop - oorkant Ocean Basket.

Kontak nrs: 081 565 6184 / 081 219 4757 / 081 243 9986.

SERVICES

SERVICES

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

WHO LIED TO YOU TODAY? WHO CHEATED YOU? WHO STOLE FROM YOU? If you want answers, call us in confidence Marina: 081 272 1508 Johan: 081 264 7612 Certified polygraph examiners???

RENOVATIONS & MAINTENANCE: 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

PRODEL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS:

BAY-ROUTE DRIVING SCHOOL WALVIS BAY: Is offering lessons by a professional, friendly and patient instructor.

For rates and bookings contact: 081 207 7651

MALHERBE & SON’S MOTORS Walvis Bay Industrial Green Valley RD Shop no.9 Behind Build IT Francois: 081 661 6447 Cois: 081 661 9445 Email: malherbeandsonsmot ors@gmail.com *Major & lube services *Brake & clutch repairs shock absorbers *Engine overhauls *Steering & suspension repairs *Competitive rates *Import vehicles welcome *Free quotations

TRADITIONAL DOCTOR: Dr. S Jeke (The Best).

Bad Luck - Luck Muti - Love Problems Marriage to keep your lover just for yourself Work problems Promotions - To get ten-ders and to boost your business - People don’t want to pay you back - Pregnancy Problems - Protection of Farms, Houses, Cars and Animals Sexual transmitted sickness - all sickness Asthma, BP - Remove to-koloshi from bodies, houses - Men’s power se-xuality Spiritual doctors in need of more spiritual powers, etc.

House Nr.(79) 3191D Johanna Benson Street Kuisebmond,

For all your renovations and construction needs with personal attention.

Call for a free quote JOHANN STEYN 081 128 0848.

OFFICE & HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE REMOVAL SPECIALISTS Over Namibia Household & Office.

Mobile: 0814093522 email: neilnkt@iway.na

PROPERTIES TO RENT TO RENT: Walvis Bay - Hermes 2 bedrooms with BIC, bathroom (shower) Open plan kitchen with BIC, stove, Carport, At the back of main residence with separate entrance.

Spacious yard W/E incl.

No pets N$ 6 000.00 + deposit Available immediately Viewing after 17:00 daily Contact: 081 399 1823 081 149 4669 TO RENT: Narraville Bedroom with bic shower/toilet - fully tiled kitchen, floors tiled separate entrance / safe area. no garage N$ 2 700.00 p/m & deposito For single person Contact: 081 244 1320 TO RENT: Swakop river plots Bachelor flat with bathroom and kitchen area. Single garage.

N$ 2 800.00 p/m W/E incl.

1 bedroom flat with 1 bathroom, open plan kitchen/living room.

Single garage.

N$ 3 500.00 p/m W/E incl.

2 bedroom flat with 2 bathrooms, open plan kitchen/living room.

Single living room.

Single garage.

N$ 6 800.00 p/m W/E incl.

Contact: 081 280 9140 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.

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PROPERTIES TO RENT

Meersig, Single bedroom flat for rent. Available as from the 1st of December 2015.

N$4 000.00 per month.

W/E incl.

Includes open plan kitchen, lounge, shower, toilet, build in entertainment area and stove.

Contact: 081 599 0418

TO RENT: Room in Narraville, Lark Street 2817 Contact: 081 249 8989 081 270 9521

TO RENT: We have a room to rent at Namport Kuisebmond Toilet and shower.

Open plan kitchen inside N$ 1 700.00 p/m W/E incl.

Contact: 081 247 9802 081 244 1265 081 291 3961 TE HUUR: Klein vol gemeubileerde woonstel te huur in Lagoon area. Walvisbaai.

Baie veilig en privaat.

DSTV, gedeeltelik.

W/L ingsl.

Motorafdak.

Beskikbaar 1 Desember N$ 3 300.00 p/m vir een persoon N$ 3 600.00 p/m vir twee persone + deposito Kontak: 081 245 6233 TE HUUR: Narraville Evergreen str 2 slaapkamer woonstel met kombuis, sitkamer + badkamer Beskikbaar vanaf einde November Vir meer besonderhede Kontak: 081 755 5599

ARANDIS House to Let A 4-bedroom house available to rent. House is tiled and has a big kitchen, sitting room and a geyser.

There are built-in cupboards in the kitchen and in some of the rooms.

All rooms are big and the yard is huge for parking cars. Is a corner house and photos can be provided on whatsapp if required.

Rental: N$4500 per month. Water included.

Deposit will be required.

Prepaid electricity.

Contact: 0814554176 Arandis House for sale One (1) x 4-bedroom house now available to buy. It is neatly tiled, cupboards in some bedrooms and has a new geyser. Relatively large erf and situated in a good and quiet neighbourhood.

Do not miss this opportunity. Pictures can be provided on whatsapp.

Selling Price: N$ 430 000 Contact: 081 455 4176

TO RENT: Kuisebmond 1 bedroom flat for rent in Kuisebmond kitchen, shower and toilet N$ 2 800.00 p/m W/E incl.

Free internet, WIFI From 1 December Contact: 081 248 1673 081 322 2828 TO RENT: 2 bedroom flat available from 01 January 2015 W/E incl.

N$ 3 800.00 p/m Narraville Cell: 081 124 0711 TO RENT: House to rent in Tamariskia 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, kitchen, lounge + 2 garages.

W/E excl.

N$ 8 500.00 p/m Contact: 081 129 7093 TE HUUR: Vineta Ruim woonstel te huur, 1 Januarie Groot sitkamer, slaapkamer i.g.k Kombuis i.g.k Motorhuis Badkamer + stort N$ 4 500.00 p/m + deposito W/L ingsl.

Kontak: 064 462 441 TO RENT: Tamariskia, Swakopmund Pre paid electricity Very quiet area N$ 1 850.00 p/m Contact: 081 122 4391 081 035 9650 TO LET: Walvis Bay Office space available immediately Showroom and Offices 470m² N$ 20 000.00 Office 24m² N$ 2 200.00 Office 65m² N$ 3 500.00 Please contact: 081 143 4263 064 209 311 TO RENT Narraville - Walvis: Bachelors flat to rent.

Save and secure area.

Very neat and spacious.

N$ 2500 single person or N$3000 per couple.

Bic in kitchen and in room. Water and electricity inclusive.

Please call 0814907445 to view.

TO LET Jabulani outside rooms N$ 1450-1600 W/L Incl 1person Bachelor flat N$ 1900.00 W/L Incl 1 person Inside room N$ 2000.00 W/L Incl 1person Mondesa 2bedr house, bathr, lounge, kitchen N$ 4200.00 W/L Excl All deposits required For Sale Mondesa 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

PROPERTIES FOR SALE FOR SALE: Central, Walvis Bay 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen, living room, incomplete outside flat Complete outside flat tandem garage Alarm, 1200m² N$ 1.65 mil Call: 081 156 3778 081 379 9297 FINE & COUNTRY Show House Sole Mandate Meersig 11th Street North No 21 3 bedroom house, with a 2 bedroom flat, needs attention 1350m² N$ 1 900 000.00 2 December from 11:00 - 14:00 Contact Emma: 081 122 8067 FINE & COUNTRY Ext Ideal lock up and go 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, Double garage N$ 970 000.00 Swakopmund Ocean View Modern 3 bedroom house, 3 bathroom Added 2 bedroom flat N$ 2 25 mil Walvis Bay Central 2 bedroom unit N$ 950 000.00 Rental agreement in place Hannelie: 081 124 2292

PROPERTIES FOR SALE

PROPERTIES FOR SALE DOLPHIN BEACH PERFECT HOLIDAY HOME! Beautiful 2 & 3 bed Apartments.

N$ 2 040 000-00 to N$ 2 200 000-00.

Costs included!!

ARANDIS VACANT PLOTS 3 x 450m² N$ 135 000 each 1 x 535m² N$ 165 000-00 1 x 673m² N$ 215 000-00 SWAKOPMUND OCEAN VIEW 875m² vacant plot For ONLY N$ 790 000-00 HENTIES BAY VACANT PLOTS 680m² @ N$ 385 000-00 909m² @N$ 700 000-00 NEG LONG BEACH Very neat 3 bed, 2 bath, Apartment with tandem Garage, built-in BBQ. Walk to the beach.

N$ 1 430 000-00 SWAKOPMUND LOCATION COUNTS! Huge 3 bed double Storey, 2 bath, guest & outside toilet, store Room, In & Outdoor BBQ, double garage PLUS: 1 bed flat with own Garage.

N$ 6 500 000-00 GOGGA 081870995 FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR

WALVIS BAY 20 4505

FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR

TO RENT: 1 bedroom flat with a kitchen, sitting room, toilet and a court yard to rent in Narraville, Walvis Bay. N$ 3 700.00 p/m W/E incl.

N$ 3 000.00 deposit No garage.

Contact: 081 332 7411

TO RENT: 2 bedroom flat in Kuisebmond, NHE houses N$ 2 500.00 N$ 1 000.00 deposit W/E incl.

Preferably single person Available 1 January 2016.

No garage.

Contact: 081 288 8805 081 124 5286

PROPERTIES TO RENT

FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR

PROPERTIES TO RENT

CLOSING TIME: 10:00 day prior to publication

CENTRAL Lovely modern 1 bedr flat, bathr, open plan lounge fitted kitchen and garage. New 4 storey development servesed with a lift – will be completed end of Feb. 2016 N$ 826 000 FAIRWAY ESTATES Spacious & welcoming 3 bedr duplex townhouse offering 2 bathr, guest toilet, open plan lounge fitted kitchen, BBQ, double garage and fair size enclosed court yard, size 172 m² N$ 1 400 000

Joey 081 129 3293

FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR

For Sale: 5000m²Erf, industrial area OMARURU, fenced, water, 3-phase electricity, small workshop, rented out at the moment.

N$ 675.000,-- neg.

Call: 081 322 0302 / Email: mimaket1@iway.na

PRIVATE SALE House for sale in Walvis Bay, Central Very spacious house with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, huge open plan living area with indoor braai and neat and spacious kitchen with scullery and laundry/office space plus double garage. Plus a spacious 2 bedroom flat with one bathroom and open plan living area, kitchen and indoor braai.

Beautiful garden and yard space.

Price 2.7 Million Phone Natascha 081 279 1198

FOR SALE INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE 1800m² CONSISTING OF A LARGE WORKSHOP. 3x OFFICES, KITCHEN, 2 TOILETS AND DOUBLE GARAGE. PLUS HUGE 3 BEDROOM HOUSE ON FIRST FLOOR. 5X 72M² WAREHOUSES. ONE WITH SHOWER AND TOILET. REG.CC N$ 5 900.000.00 FOR SALE OMARURU PEACEFUL LIVING IN OMARURU 4.7 HA PLOT. SURROUNDED WITH ELECTRIC FENCE. 24 HOUR SECURITY. AWESOME SUNSETS N$480.000.00 CBD BEAUTIFUL 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS OPEN LIVING AREA WALK TO THE BEACH AND SHOPS. N$ 1 400 000.00 CONTACT US STILL TODAY HEIDI 081 738 6315 (064) 464 033 www.remax.na For Sale: SWAKOPMUND: 2 x 9-ton RAM Lorries, 2010 (1 x 13.000 and 1 x 16.000 km), Pan mixer – Brick machines, 3-ton Forklift: Prices on request.

Complete Metal Workshop CC registered, N$ 650.000,-- neg.

Call: 081 322 0302 / Email: mimaket1@iway.na FOR SALE: Freestanding house for sale Tamariskia 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, kitchen, lounge 2x garage N$ 1 250 000.00 Contact: 081 129 7093

PROPERTIES FOR SALE NEW SOLE & EXCLUSIVE MANDATE!!!

Safe & Secure Complex Kuisebmond 28 x 2 Bed units selling at N$ 595 000-00 ea.

4 x 1 bed unit selling at N$ 495 000-00 ea.

5 x Offices / Shops selling at N$ 768 000-00 ea.

2 x ATM's selling at N$ 180 000-00 ea.

Don't delay!! Phone today!!

Claudia 0811696227 Emily 0812930335

SWAKOPMUND Something for everyone Older house in Vineta 4 bedr, 2 bathr, 3 garage N$2,650,000 New build in Ext 23 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage N$1,720,000 New home in Ocean View 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Double garage N$2,140,000 Cozy home in Ext 15 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms double garage N$1,830,000 Spacious home in Ext 15 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Double garage N$2,150,000 Bargain Hage Heights 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Double garage and more N$2,750,000

Christine 081 128 2402 Malakia Properties FOR SALE VINETA 3bedrooms.2bathrooms Kitchen bic with stove Dining room, Lounge, Laundry, Garage N$1.8mil TAMARISKIA 3bedrooms.

2bathrooms Kitchen bic with stove Lounge, Double Garage Plus 2bedroom flat bathroom open-plan kitchen and single garage N$2mil 3bedrooms.

2bathrooms Kitchen bic with stove Lounge, Tandem Garage N$1.3mil ARANDIS 3bedrooms.bathroom Kitchen, Lounge and Garage N$430 000.00 Malakia 081 297 7253 Email:malakiapropert ies@yahoo.com

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PROPERTIES FOR SALE

FOR SALE GOBABIS HUGE 5 BEDROOM HOUSE WITH 4 BATHROOMS AND LOTS MORE. N$1 600 000.00 REHOBOTH HOTEL PENSION FOR SALE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OUR OFFICE TEL:064-464 033 N$ 27 500 000.00 VOGELSTRAND SEAFRONT ERF SIZE 1600m² REG.CC N$ 4 900 000.00 OCEAN VIEW VACANT PLOT SIZE OF 600m² N$ 700 000.00 CONTACT US STILL TODAY HEIDI 081 738 6315 (064) 464 033 www.remax.na

PROPERTIES WANTED DRINGEND TE HUUR GESOEK: Op soek na 2 / 3 slaapkamer huis met garage om te huur Prysklas ± N$ 4 000.00 N$ 4 500.00 p/m Vanaf einde November Kontak: 081 338 4291 081 864 1714 Urgently looking for a 2 bedroom flat with a garage, or a 2 bedroom house with a garage price ranging from N$3000 to N$4000, to move in on the 1st of December 2015. contact details 0813488049 or 0818686268

ACCOMMODATION JESSMA ACCOMMODATION: Newly open B&B situated at the entrance of Narraville, Sam Nujoma Ave, Walvis Bay Book now for December Call: 081 295 3717 081 249 0618 081 667 6820

WANTED WANTED: Urgently looking for a local seven seat or more car to buy. Preferably white owner only (not imports) Call: 081 280 6249 081 148 9348 WANTED: Are you out of cash?

Then contact us.

We buy - Gold Jewellery even if its broken.

Silver jewellery even if its broken.

Silver and gold coins.

Polished diamonds.

We operate in Walvis, Swakop, Henties, Arandis and Omaruru.

Contact: 081 344 3794 / 081 315 9178.

CARS URGENT SALE: 2005 D/cab Nissan Hardbody 4x4 26 800 km new engine, full service history, many extras Very reliable and economical N$ 95 000.00 Jacques: 081 607 8320 FOR SALE: Mercedez b170 benz 2008, ±100 000 km Full service record Excellent condition N$ 90 000.00 O.N.C.O Contact: 081 244 4382 FOR SALE: Toyota quantum 2010 2.5 D4D 14 seater 62 8500 km N$ 190 000.00 Contact: 081 255 9066 FOR SALE: 2009 Isuzu KB 360 - V6 LX 2 fuel tanks, roof rack, led spot lights Front runner, excellent condition N$ 210 000.00 Contact: 081 269 5583 081 127 6556 FOR SALE 1100 CFM Compressor (XP1060) – N$ 300,000 Vat Excl – Karibib area Contact: 081 617 0881 FOR SALE Urgent sale 2011 Toyota Hilux 2.7 vvti raider good condition with extras Contact: 081 701 8878

CARS FOR SALE: Toyota Yaris spirite local 52 000.00 Very good condition Mitsubishi trippe truck 1998 Mazda truck 2002 N$ 98 000.00 negotiable Contact: 081 408 3969 081 240 8039 FOR SALE: 2010 Spark kit Turbo engine, and many more extras, amg interior Snow silver colour.

Benz 350.

Contact: 081 229 0414 FOR SALE: VW Jetta 2007 Engine 2000xx turbo 69 500 km Auto shift + pedal shift All leather seats spotless N$ 110 000.00 Contact: 081 124 2700 FOR SALE: Chevrolet Spark.

2010 model 128 700 km Contact: 081 286 2922 FOR SALE: 2006 Toyota Hiace minibus 4y engine N$ 36 000.00 Contact: 081 122 4391

FOR SALE:

2004 Delica Mitsubishi 4x4 Petrol 131 000 km N$ 120 000.00 cash Negotiable Contact: 081 442 8516

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE:

BMW R 1150 GS 2003 Just been serviced.

Tyres in good order.

Top box included.

29 432 km on the clock.

N$ 60 000 Jacques Krynauw Cell: 081 213 2459

ACCOMMODATION

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

FOR SALE: Gazebo, greensport junior N$ 1 200.00 Contact Len: 085 127 5947

Ford Figo, 2013, 27 000 km only, factory warranty.

Aircon, Meg rims.

Power steering bank finance accepted.

N$ 90 000.00 Contact: 081 141 8787 OR 081 208 7388

FOR SALE: Toyota Dyna 4 094 lorry low body Easy access drop sites Max payload 2000 kg Engine 3000cc Diesel 13 300 km all driven in Walvis Bay Lorry in excellent condition N$ 228 000.00 Tel: 081 124 2700

CLOSING TIME: 10:00 day prior to publication

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

VACANCIES

2nd Hand Shop We buy and sell anything of value

FOR SALE Puzzles from 1 000 pieces upwards

Erongo Axis Security CC We are looking for young dynamic personnel to join our Walvis Bay Office: Technician.

Minimum Requirements: Grade 10/12 or higher Experience in IDS, Paradox & Cadex Alarm Systems .Forward certify documents to the Operations Manager opsmanager@securit y.com.na or deliver in person at our office in Hage Geingob Str. No 59(behind protea spar) No faxed documents will be accepted.

only ID required 0811475475 0811475333 064220387 bayauctions@iway.na

FIND US @ 97 Sam Nujoma Str Walvis Bay

FOR SALE:

BRAND NEW CUSTOM BUILD DUEL AXEL 2500LT DIESEL CARRIER TRAILER WITH 12V DIGITAL READING PUMP+ FILTER SYSTEM. WELL DESIGNED STRUCTURE+GOOD WORKMANSHIP CALL MR.MARTIN AT 0814188272

FOR SALE:

Honda Transalp XL 650 2005 model.

Tyres in good condition.

Just been serviced.

Top box included 13 008 km on the clock.

N$ 50 000.00 Jacques Krynauw Cell: 081 213 2459

For sale: 1 x young, big rooster (N$ 100,-- neg.), 2 x skim boards (N$ 100,-- p.p.) small guava & granadilla plants, Holly hocks Call:0813606478/ Email: mimaket1@iway.na FOR SALE: Shuttle + taxi permit in Swakopmund 100km radius/airports.

Contact: 081 122 4391 081 035 9650 FOR SALE: 6 meter freezer container for sale Good conditions N$ 60 000.00 Contact: 081 283 5858 FOR SALE: Do you wear a size 6 shoe. 15x pairs for sale Shoes / sandles Green cross, froggies Contact Des: 081 127 9817

Klimas Glass Tel: 462687 Swakopmund FOR SALE: 1x Freestanding metabo planer and thickener 260mm (ADH 1626) N$10 000.00 1x 2Ton Mobi engine crane. As new new price: N$5500 asking: N$4000.00 2x 15Litre aluminium oil dispensers new price: N$3400 asking: N$2000 Contact: 081 373 7614

HOUSEHOLD/ FURNITURE FOR SALE: Swakopmund lounge suite leather N$ 5 600.00 2 chairs + table N$ 1 400.0 Lawn edge cutter N$ 300.00 Phone call: 081 127 6104 FOR SALE: Second hand furniture Sleeper couch (queen size) N$ 1 500.00 German breakfast nook with extendable table + 2 chairs N$ 2 500.00 Dining room table with 6 chairs N$ 1 800.00 3x Single beds (base + mattress) N$800.00 each Lunge table with removable glass top (handmade) N$ 800.00 Wall unit on wheels with 3 compartments (handmade) N$ 1 200.00 Twin tub (defy) N$ 850.00 Wall unit (tall) antique N$ 1 500.00 Industrial Sewing Machine (yamata FY 5550) N$ 1 500.00 For photos whatsapp: 081 127 9256 This 'n That We buy and sell second hand & new furniture and household appliances. We offer good money on quality.

Sam Nujoma Town Square.

La Paloma Building Walvis Bay. Els 081 255 5809 or Lawrence 081 324 1285.

VACANCIES VACANCY Sales Representative -Honest -Vibrant -Namibian citizen -Fluent in English and afrikaans -Reference required -Drivers license Please forward CV'S TO: THE MANAGER P.O. BOX 4032 WALVIS BAY

Werksgeleentheid: Op soek na iemand betroubaar om te help in my Tuckshop in Swakopmund.

Skakel: 081 273 2688

VACANCY We are looking for a driven and motivated agent to assist with the management, maintaining, upkeep and control of our large established rental book old and new.

Competitive and market related Salary.

Must have own car Send CV to reception@ansucoastal properties.com

TO HIRE FOR HIRE 8.6 tonne flatbed truck long or short term Including driver, straps and container hooks, can also do long hauls in Namibia Contact Vaughn: 081 286 4512 FOR HIRE: 19 8 Tent for rent Chairs, lighting and tables Contact: 081 323 9402 / 081 278 4393

JOBS WANTED MARIA: Looking for cashier work or sales lady in Walvis Bay or Swakopmund.

Very reliable and hardworking, Contact: 081 368 6534 081 286 7758 JOB WANTED: Looking for temporary driving work for November + December only.

Good driving experience.

Code 10 drivers license Contact: 081 269 3435 PEKARUA: Looking for domestic work, cleaning or working in a restaurant.

Have 1 years experience.

Weekdays only in Swakopmund.

Contact: 081 222 5194 JOB WANTED: Looking for domestic work or any other cleaning.

Weekdays only in Swakopmund.

Contact: 081 222 5194 WERK GESOEK: Hardwerkende, betroubare middel ouerig. Maandae tot Vrydae. Bereid vir uithelp werk, vakansie werk, permanente werk, het verwysings. Kan enige dag begin.

Diens aanvaar. Rook of drink nie.

Kontak: 081 287 2658

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Are you reliable, punctual, organized and able to work under pressure with a good sense of humor?

We are looking for the following person to join our

hardworking, happy team in

Walvis Bay at .............

EXPERIENCED COOK ASSISTANT COOK GENERAL WORKER/ CLEANER Spoken English essential

Please e-mail CV to theraft@iway.na or hand deliver in person to: The Raft, The Esplanade, The Lagoon, Walvis Bay

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Drakies at the Coast

families, and were very impressed with the hospitality and warmth of the people of Namibia. The choir was brought to Namibia and sponsored by Old Mutual.

The boys visited Dune 7 where they had hours of fun, and then had a Mola Mola outing - they loved

everything! They will be in Windhoek this weekend, and, accompanied by the Windhoeker Philharmonic, the choir will perform the “Stella Natalis” by Karl Jenkins.

The conductor, Cathy-Jane Mintoor, said they were overwhelmed by the

kindness of the Namibians, wherever they went, and would certainly be back.

She has been with the choir for many years, and has been the head conductor since Johann van der Sandt left for Italy. There are 3 Namibians in the choir, all from Windhoek.

The Drakensberg Boys Choir under conductor Cathy-Jane. Mintoor Maria Davel-Wallis The well-known 48-year-old South African Drakensberg Boys Choir visited the coast this week.

The choir had a concert in the Aula on Tuesday night - enjoyed by many Swakopmunders. According to Tobie van Zyl, the

father of one of three Namibian Drakies, Leroux van Zyl, all the choir members stayed with Swakopmund hosting

Conductor Cathy-Jane Mintoor and Lennart Fritz, a choir member from Herxheim, Germany

WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME CONSENT: Home Based Business (Charity Shop) ON ERF: 790 TOWNSHIP: Walvis Bay STREET: 7th Road Nr.18 c/o Theo Ben Gurirab.

In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect/establish a Home Based Business Charity Shop on the site.

Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Rooms 101 & 106 D, Civic Centre.

Any person having any objection to the approval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager: Roads and Building Control, (Town Planning), Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay and undersigned, in writing, not later than 18 December 2015.

The three Namibian choir members, Geo Kirsten, Ryan Lee and Le Roux van Zyl, pictured with the Van Zyls, Tobie and Lientjie.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT(S): Ellina Theron, P. O. Box 2753, Walvis Bay

PRESS RELEASE

Local Businesses Renew Commitment To Charity

Walvis Bay Salt Refiners has, for the past number of years, been supporting the Walvis Bay Child & Family Centre (Sunshine Centre) with transport services.

The company, in partnership with Brinky's Transport recently renewed their commitment to this project. The two companies will in future jointly carry the cost of the service, which is estimated to be approximately N$600 000 per year.

Walvis Bay Salt Refiners recognises its obligation to the social upliftment of the community in which it operates and serves, and this is but one of many endeavours to meet such obligation. We are most grateful, and welcome our partner in business, Brinky's Transport, for sharing our vision.

In the photograph, (fltr) Greg Brinkman (Brinky's Transport), Elsa Murangi (Sunshine Centre), King Mandume (Chairperson, Sunshine Centre), Gustafine Louw (Sunshine Centre), Bernard Grové (Walvis Bay Salt Refiners).

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Senior citizens party Sharlien Tjambari Over 70 elders from the Welwitschia Phase 1 Government Housing units gathered for an early Christmas Party at their premises.

According to the caretaker, Mr Freddie Diergaardt, the event is annually celebrated and it was organised to get the elders together before Christmas for them to celebrate and enjoy themselves.

NCCI applauds Geingob's salary pledge The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) branch at Walvis Bay has applauded President Hage Geingob for pledging 20 per cent of his salary to the poor.

Last month, Geingob revealed that he is ready to set aside 20 per cent of his salary to start a scholarship fund for impoverished children in the country.

In the same month, Finance Minister Calle Schlettwein announced that Government is hoping to collect up to N$600 million a year through the introduction of a solidarity income tax aimed at fighting poverty. The tax is expected in the 2016/17 financial year.

“Let us follow the good example of President Geingob who contributed 20 per cent of his salary in order to set up a scholarship fund for impoverished children. This is part of his quest to combat poverty, which cannot be achieved without sacrifice,” a joint media statement issued Wednesday by NCCI branch president Tony Raw and vice-president John Savva reads.

They encouraged business establishments who are willing and able to support the President to fight poverty by contributing from N$250 000 to N$1 000 000 each to raise the N$600 million intended to be raised through the planned solidarity tax. “We believe President Geingob's performance should be portrayed as a beacon of hope to the drive against poverty because of his genuine desire to see the underprivileged uplifted,” it says.

They further said the business sector, trade unions, Government and Local Authorities must pull up their socks and pool efforts to defeat poverty.

“Namibia can be more inclusive. Let's work together so that more and more Namibians have a better future.”

The NCCI branch suggested setting an example of what can be achieved as an organised business community by supporting President Geingob and tendering a new vision that brings together business, society and government on the anti-poverty front. “Shoulder to shoulder we must continue to march towards a poverty-free Namibia. The purpose of fighting poverty is to provide our people with access to basic essentials such as food, water, shelter, health services, education and access to employment,” reads the statement. NAMPA

Mr John Savva

Mr Tony Raw

“They refuse to show their licences” Madelaine Laubscher

Information was received that at several occasions taxi passengers at the coast asked the drivers to see their licences but allegedly the drivers failed to do so, causing alarm to anyone depending on public transport.

The source said when she took a taxi from Swakopmund to Walvis Bay the driver looked very young thus she asked to see his license.

“He refused to show me and dropped me at an off-road, luckily near a place that I was familiar with. The same happened this week when I asked a taxi driver to show his license. He could not present it. He told me he would take me back where he found me and said I should take another taxi. If he had a license, he would not have minded to show it. My concern is that there are drivers out there transporting passengers without having a valid driver's license,” she said.

She wants the community to be aware of young drivers failing to present their drivers licences while carrying the responsibility of publicly transporting persons.

A spokesperson from the Walvis Bay traffic department said “the public cannot expect the taxi driver to simply show them his licence. However if it is suspected that the driver does not have a licence, the public can give us the taxi's information so that it can be investigated.”

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Walvis Bay Anglers to compete in South Africa New Soccer kits Bernabé Blaauw for De Duine Seven anglers from Walvis Bay are included in the Namibian Light Tackle Boat Freshwater Angling team that is going to compete in South Africa from 2-4 December.

Back (fltr) Jörg Walter, Leon Sagner, Raymond Duvenhage, Jaco de Jager and front, Thomas de Jager, André Theart (Chairman of the Namibia Light Tackle Boat Freshwater Angling Association), Chuck Connor, Polly Nimengobe

The young Thomas de Jager (centre) and Polly Nimengobe (right) receiving their Namibian team ties from NLTBFAA chairman, André de Jager

According to Chuck Connor of the Walvis Bay Angling Club (WBAC), they always had a good angling reputation but a lot of hard work was put in over the last couple of years to build up their light tackle boat freshwater angling facet after differences with the Namibian Freshwater Federation for Anglers. He said a lot of effort was put in, not only by members of the WBAC but individuals from other clubs as well.

This enabled them to be legally competitive again this year. They went to the Nationals at the Hardap dam in March where they had a fairly big contingent.

The big one will now take place on the Gariep dam, just south of Bloemfontein, where they will compete against South Africa and Zimbabwe. The WBAC representatives in the Development team are Jörg Walter, Leon Sagner, Raymond Duvenhage and Jaco de Jager.

The Junior team representatives are Chuck Connor (team manager), Thomas de Jager and Polly Kalipus Nimengobe.

They will be joined by André Theart, chairman of the Namibia Light Tackle Boat Freshwater Angling Association who volunteered to

skipper the one boat of the juniors while the other boat will be skippered by Chuck Connor. Chuck said it was quite amazing that they ended up with one junior in the junior team, four seniors in the development team, he as manager for the junior team, a position he volunteered for, Polly, as coach to the senior team, and André. He said he was really proud to welcome Polly as part of the team because he will be a tremendous asset in various disciplines. The Namibian team, consisting of 17 members, will travel from Windhoek today with five boats, down to Upington. Here they will pick up a sixth boat, which André Theart bought in South Africa.

The Juniors, the Development team as well as the Seniors will thus have two boats each. Chuck added that seven out of seventeen is a great achievement, something the club should be very proud of. He concluded by expressing his gratitude to André who volunteered to use his own vehicle, travel at his own cost, supplying and skippering a boat for the junior team. According to him, this shows commitment to the sport they all want to see growing from strength to strength

Xoagub as President of the NNOC Abner Xoagub (pictured) has been confirmed as President of the Namibian National Olympic Committee (NNOC) at last week's General Assembly following his nearly seven month stint as the Committee's acting President.

Xoagub, who was the only Vice President while Johan candidate nominated for the Kruger was added as addiposition at the General Assem- tional board member. bly, provisionally led the Also, Namibian sport adminiNNOC after the resignation of strators Jason Snyders and Hon Agnes Tjongarero who Annastacia Namases attended was appointed Deputy Mini- a Doping Education Course ster for Sport, Youth and Na- that was convened by the Regional Anti-Doping Organitional Service in March.

The long-time administrator sation (RADO) in Johanneshad been Vice President since burg, South Africa.

January 2013 before taking Andrew Kamanga, RADO over from Hon. Tjongarero. coordinator and two education He will be in power at least officers of the South African until November 2016 when the Institute for Drug Free Sport NNOC will hold their next (SAIDS) conducted the four elective General Assembly in day course which focused on doping education, education line with the Olympic cycle.

Furthermore, Jesse Schicker- literature, material and educaling, former Executive Board tion programs to share with member, was elected as new athletes and coaches.

On the last day they attended a workshop organised by the South African Sports Council and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) and presented by Sports Doctors on the use of supplements. This was based on the fact that most of the recent supplements included an illegal substance. The NNOC will meet on December 2 to prepare an action plan that will include training of more officers and rolling out of the programs during 2016.

The De Duine Secondary School board decided to plough back into the school, by donating soccer kits to the under 17 soccer team In Walvis Bay. Mr Gamiseb, soccer coordinator of the De Duine School, accepted the donation. Mr Donovan Paulse, school board member said, “Sport encourages discipline. It boosts self confidence. It is a medium that can be used to build friendships and communities.

It is also very close to our hearts to give the image of the school another boost.” This donation was given by A Wuton Trading, through its agency, Unilever: Personal Care, Shield.

Mr Gamiseb, Sports Coordinator, Ms Jenny Lawrence, De Duine Schoolbaord member, and Mr Andre Kahivesa, representative of A Wuton Trading, with De Duine learners.

Rossmund Golf Course played host over the weekend to the First 'Swakopmund Collection' Rossmund Ladies Open.

Lady Golfers from Windhoek, Omeya, Henties Bay and Rossmund entered the championship. This was an official event on the NALGU Calendar with merit points on offer for players wanting to qualify for the Namibian Team that will travel to Tunisia in 2016. Play commenced on Saturday morning around 8:00 – weather conditions were good – however strong winds had been forecast for the afternoon. The plan was to have all the ladies back in the clubhouse before the wind and the sand arrived – the course was well prepared and in good condition.

Caro managed to shoot an excellent 71 gross giving her a 10 shot lead overnight. Sunday weather conditions were just perfect for golf and the ladies managed to post some good scores. The new sponsor surprised the ladies on the first tee box - each receiving a “breakfast voucher” from their Anchor Point Restaurant. Caro managed to produce another excellent round of golf shooting a 72 gross allowing her to clinch the championship in style.

The RGC Lady Captain thanked the sponsors represented by Gerhard

and Johan for coming onboard at short notice with some great prizes that included “weekend away” vouchers from one of their three establishments at the coast. “The Swakopmund Collection” a new hotel consortium consisting of the Atlantic Villas; Beach Hotel & Swakopmund Plaza Hotel is a new sponsor of Ladies Golf in Namibia, promising to support the sport and the Rossmund Ladies Open Championship in the future.

Results: Overall Gross Winner (Champion) – Caro Els 143; Overall Nett Winner: Wilna Bredenhann 140; “A” Div Gross: Laetitia Brink 175; Nett: Nadia Schmidt 156; “B/C” Div: Gross: Rina Knight 195; R/U Gross: Hansina Hinda 200 (c/o); Nett: Lynne van der Walt 155; R/U Nett: Zelda Nel 164.