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Budget - Let the Peoples’ Voice be Heard Bernabé Blaauw

Probably the biggest surprise in the announcement of the national budget for the 2015/16 financial year, is the substantial increase of old-age pensions from N$600 a month to N$1 000 a month.

The general feeling is that several meetings and Page 2 calls from pensioners for an increase to N$1 200 a month, reached the newlyelected Cabinet’s ears, and they decided to act on it.

Minister of Finance, Calle Schlettwein, made the budget announcement in Parliament on Tuesday and further good news is

Walvis Bay court under siege

that not only primary education but also secondary education will now be for free. In his first budget under the Presidential administration of Dr Hage Geingob, he stated that Namibia has been able to make notable progress and register key achievements, which include the expansion of the economy by a

factor of 15 since 1990, from N$8.3 billion to N$126.6 billion by 2013, with the corresponding income per capita having increased more than 10 times, from N$5 500 to N$58 300, thus propelling Namibia into the league of upper middle-income economies by global comparison; improved access

to education, health facilities and basic amenities; reduction in relative poverty from 38 percent in 1993/94 to 20 percent by 2009/10 and pushing back extreme poverty from 9 percent to 2.0 percent over the same period, and in spite of the difficult adjustment period stemming from the effects of

the global financial crisis, Namibia was able to have its investment grade sovereign credit ratings by Moody’s and Fitch reaffirmed as stable. Schlettwein said that although Namibia’s economic growth so far has been positive and moderately high, it largely remained jobless, with unemployment perpetually

Minister of Finance, Calle Schlettwein high, and now standing at 28.1 percent.

The total expenditure for the 2015/16 financial year is N$67.08 billion with an expected income of about Continues on page 2

Kettingbotsing op Kuisebmond-brug

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Foto deur Madelaine Laubscher

Namsov's CEO resigns

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Miss De Duine Crowned

Vier voertuie, insluitende twee taxis was laat gisternamiddag in ‘n kettingbotsing op die Kuisebmond-brug in Walvisbaai betrokke. Teen druktyd kon die amptelike oorsaak van die ongeluk nie bevestig word nie. Daar word vermoed dat die voertuie nie by die vasgestelde volgafstand gehou het nie en dat spoed dalk ook ‘n rol gespeel het.

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Arrows ready for Bidvest

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Amupanda urges Swakopmunders to stick together Sharlien Tjambari

Thousands of Swakopmunders, mainly the youth, queued up in front of the Town Hall on Tuesday, in order to receive their letters of application for land from the town’s municipality.

The leader of the national Affirmative Repositioning group, Mr Job Amupanda, also came to witness this historic event.

According to him, he

only came to observe the situation on the ground.

The application letters serve to inform the municipality on exactly how many people are

desperate for land.

“If you sign that letter, you will get land, once the Government or Municipality decide to distribute land,” Amupanda told the applicants.

He further stated that everyone in Namibia needs land and stressed out that even the poor have the right to have a place they can call home. He advised the

people not to hand in their letters until they (Affirmative Repositioning group) give them the green light to do so, reason being that the municipality could try

Continues on page 2

Mr Job Amupanda

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Budget - Let the Peoples’ Voice be Heard Continued from page 1

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N$58.44 billion which leaves a deficit of N$8.64 billion.

This is equivalent to about 5.3 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately N$164,5 billion.

The development budget is proposed to increase at a much higher rate of 15.9 percent to N$11.10 billion in the budget year and average around N$12.05 billion over the medium term expenditure framework (MTEF).

As a portion of GDP, the development budget allocation increases from 6.4 percent in 2014/15 to 6.7 percent in 2015/16 and averages around this level over the MTEF. In addition to the devel-

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an average of 8.7 percent over the MTEF, as Government extends support to SOE project financing on the strength of their balance sheets.

The sovereign guarantees in the pipeline include the construction of a dual carriage between Windhoek and Okahandja to the Road Fund Administration, the construction of the national fuel storage facility, fuel pipeline and the fuel offloading jetty at Walvis Bay by the National Energy Fund, and guarantees to NAMCOR and NamPower for the Kudu Gas-to-Power Project and the Mass Housing Programme.

Key project financing allocations are made name-

ly N$4.93 billion over the MTEF to support the balance sheets of Nampower and Namcor for the Kudu Gas-to-Power Project.

In addition, the State will provide a guarantee for the financing that will be sourced outside the budget; N$1.25 billion over the MTEF for the Mass Housing Project.

In addition, Government will issue a sovereign guarantee to the tune of N$2 billion for NHE to access funding for this project; N$3.27 billion over the MTEF for the roads projects, in addition to N$1.7 billion to be raised by the Road Fund Administration, and N$945.84 million for railway projects, with funding out-

side the scope of the State Revenue Fund to the tune of N$3.79 billion over the MTEF. N$7.75 billion is allocated to the Agricultural Sector to cater for, among others, the Green Scheme programme and other interventions in the sector over the MTEF. Regarding taxes, the minister also announced that he is going to commission an investigation into the equity and effectiveness of the tax system, with the view to broaden and deepen the tax base, improve the fairness of sharing the tax burden, while keeping in check the efficiency and competitiveness of the system and the taxpayer’s ability to pay.

However, all is not good

news as the excise duty rates, the so-called “sin taxes”, on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products will increase as follows: the tax on a quart of beer goes up by 15½ cents, a bottle of wine will cost 15 cents more, a bottle of sparkling wine goes up by 48 cents, a bottle of whisky will go up by N$3.77; and a packet of 20 cigarettes goes up by 82 cents.

The minister concluded his announcements with a quotation from Charles Darwin who said, “If the misery of the poor be caused not by the laws of nature, but by our institutions, great is our sin.”

Amupanda urges Swakopmunders to stick together

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opment budget allocation, budgetary allocations are made under the operational budget for targeted transfers to State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) for investment in strategic infrastructure projects such as the Kudu Gas-to-Power project, railway and road network rehabilitation, the Walvis Bay Port expansion and the Mass Housing projects.

Total debt is projected to increase to an average of 31.5 percent of GDP over the MTEF, seen against the threshold of 35.0 percent. Government intends to finance the substantial component of the deficit from domestic borrowings. Contingent liabilities are projected to increase to

lowance. I have also saved up enough, so I guess I am sorted out,” says Shinedima. She further remarked that she will never lose hope and will keep on fighting for land until she gets it. Nembia Robert (22), a student at IUM commented, “I really do hope and pray that the municipality will take this acknowledgement seriously.”

Bonita Haradoes (28) and Lovisa Simeon (29) woke up at five in the morning and drove all the way from Husab Mine just to come and collect their letters in Swakopmund. Bonita commented that what Amupan-

da is doing is really good, as he is giving the youth an opportunity to fight for what belongs to them. “We are also tired of living in ghettos and the conditions going hand in hand with living in a shack,” was Lovisa's point of view.

Only 2 000 of the 3 756 applicants received their application letters on Tuesday, with the rest to be provided on 14 and 21 April.

Amupanda applauded the Swakopmund Municipality for being the first town, countrywide, to positively react on the land applicants’ dilemma.

He noted that he and his

Bonita Haradoes and Lovisa Simeon with their application letters team will be having meetings with the municipalities all over Namibia, in order to discuss the issue of land and how the Go-

vernment can assist them.

Amupanda also made it clear that should the Government and the municipalities not respond to

their request, the people will start occupying land from 31 July, with or without the Governments concent.

Traffic Chief’s Easter message to road users

Traffic volumes to the coast are expected to double or even triple, this coming Easter weekend and Swakopmund’s head of the traffic department, Melvin Cloete, shared some road safety tips, as well as a message to all road users.

“We are urging every motorist to adapt to a driving behaviour style that can avoid accidents on our roads. Please change your attitude on the road and share the road with your fellow Namibians,” is Cloete’s message.

If you are going away this Easter Holiday season, take note of the following Road Safety Tips to ensure that you arrive alive at

your destination.

Obey the rules of the road and carry your driver’s license with you.

Plan the route to your holiday destination and give yourself enough time to reach the destination.

Make sure that your vehicle is in roadworthy condition before departure. All lights and indica-

tors, windscreen wipers, brakes etc should be carefully examined for faults.

Do not overload.

Try to avoid driving after dark if possible.

Have a good rest before you embark on your journey.

Do not drink and drive.

Try to recognise potentially dangerous drivers on and pedestri-

ans alongside the road and keep well clear of them.

Be visible - drive with your lights on.

Headlight should be dipped well before an approaching vehicle is within range of the main beam.

Always wear your seat belt and check to see that everyone in the car is wearing theirs.

Drive defensively.

Stay within the speed limit at all times.

Maintain at least a 2 second following distance - this distance should increase at night, in foggy or rainy conditions and when the road is wet.

Be alert to changing road and weather conditions. To those who are travelling, travel safely and obey the road rules.

Recycled namib times paper dress rocks Liesl Losper Nicole Wittmann (12), the head girl of Primary School Walvis Bay, was one of 20 selected candidates from Grade 7 (10 boys & 10 girls) who took part in the annual Mr & Miss Walvis Bay, which was hosted recently. The children’s creativity was tested at this event, as they were requested to make their own dresses out of recyclable material.

Nicole decided to make her dress out of old newspapers, especially namib times’ newspapers.

“All the girls wore beautiful dresses. It was amazing to see how creative people can be when making dresses out of recyclable material,” she commented after the competition.

We asked her where the idea came from and she stated that their brilliant idea originates from the internet.

Her dress made out of old newspapers, tape and wool. The adhesive tape was used to keep the pages together.

A string of wool was used to link it together, in order

to be able to put on, or take off the dress without tearing it.

“It took a couple of days to create the dress since we could only work on it during evenings and on weekends.

I think we must have used about 50 to 60 pages in total,” Nicole said. Unfortunately, the dress is too big and bulky to keep, but at least they have some photos to remind them of this memorable evening.

“My mother assisted me with the creation and I felt special and very much enjoyed wearing it,” she concluded, smiling from ear to ear.

Remember to turn your CLOCK ONE HOUR BACK on SUNDAY, 5 APRIL

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DRC infighting “confuses” residents

Marshallino Beukes

by the Municipality.

“However some of them are negatively influenced by some Andrias Jonas cursed people, who do not at his mother, after he w a n t t o s e e t h e (Peringanda) insisted development of DRC on an answer from r e a l i s e , ” G a r i s e s Kushonya. He filed a noted. case of crimen injuria She explained that, in against Jonas. Mean- order for developwhile, Ms Katrina ment to take place, Garises of the DRC people should underPlanning Committee stand that they will telephoned the namib have to move their times and expressed homes to make place her dismay regarding for the contractors to “people running to the do their job effinewspapers to bad- ciently. mouth the develop- Garises also claimed ment in DRC.” Accor- that the houses are d i n g t o h e r t h e affordable for everyresidents of the infor- body and that the mal settlement were G o v e r n m e n t h a s informed to move made provision for their shacks to a desig- those who indeed nated area, stipulated cannot afford it.

The ongoing controversy regarding the mass housing project in Swakopmund's DRC informal settlement is allegedly confusing residents, as infighting between the DRC Concerned Group and the DRC Planning Committee continuous.

The latest squabbling between the two parties followed after a DRC resident was arrested for filling up a trench, dug for the purpose of building a house, in front of her home with sand.

The incident occurred last week and according to a source the lady was released from custody the same night.

The chairman of the DRC Concerned Group, Mr David Nghiimbwasha, allegedly told the woman to fill up the trench and according to a letter by the Con-

cerned Group's secretary, Mr Laidlaw Peringanda, Mr Johnny Kushonya (Chairman of the DRC Planning Committee) wanted to open a criminal case against Nghiimbwasha and the lady.

Mr Kushonya told namib times, yesterday, that no criminal case was opened.

The letter states that Nghiimbwasha was concerned about the “safety and health” of the lady, who has a disabled child.

The plot deepened at the Mondesa police station, when the two

parties met to sort things out. Peringanda apparently questioned the Planning Committee's chairman, regarding his stake in the company, constructing these houses.

According to the letter, “Mr Johnny Kushonya admitted during the closed-door meeting at the Mondesa charge office that he is the owner of the company, digging the trenches”.

Mr Kushonya yesterday strongly denied that he is the owner of the company. In his letter, Peringanda alleges that one Mr

Mr Laidlaw Peringanda (Secretary of the DRC Concerned Group)

Pensioenarisse in hul noppies met verhoging Marshallino Beukes

Mnr Jade McClune, verbonde aan die groep, Defend the Rights of the Elderly Raise the Pension, het gister tydens 'n telegroot verbetering is op foniese onderhoud met die N$600, waarop namib times genoem hulle al die tyd aange- dat hulle baie dankbaar wese was. is om waar te neem dat

Pensioenarisse dwarsoor die land jubel en juig nadat 'n welkome verhoging van N$400 by hul maandelikse staatstoelaag aangekondig is.

Die oues van dae gaan voortaan 'n stewige N$1 000 in hul beursies steek, wat beslis 'n

hul veldtog vrugte afgewerp het.

Hy het voorts genoem dat hierdie 'n goeie teken van die Regering se vasberadenheid om armoede te beveg is.

McClune dui egter aan dat hulle nie hier gaan stop nie, en volgens

hom is hul volgende stap om Munisipaliteitsdienste aan te spreek.

Die groep is van mening dat pensioenarisse kwytgeskeld moet word, wat die betaling van water aanbetref en dat hul

elektrisiteitsrekeninge sodanig aangepas moet word, dat hulle dit kan bekostig.

Volgende in die pyplyn is samesprekings met die nuutverkose Minister van Armoede-uitwissing en Maats k a p l i k e We l s y n ,

Biskop Zephania Kameeta, ten einde verdere maatreëls, wat pensioenarisse se lewensomstandighede kan verbeter te bespreek. 'n Publieke vergadering teen die kus gaan binnekort aangekondig word.

Court

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Walvis Bay Court Report Magistrate's Court

31 March A warrant of arrest has been issued for Werner Shatika (23) and Jason Johannes Shitaleni (27) on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. The charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft against Jeremia Nashongo (20) was struck from roll.

Timoteus Alweendo (25) was sentenced to 30 days imprisonment on a charge of attempted murder (assault).

Chris Geibeb (28) appeared on a charge of malicious damage to property and trespassing. Matter is postponed to 3 June.

Nakaleke Epafras (33) and Sakaria Hamukwaya (37) appeared on a charge of robbery.

Matter is postponed to 16 April.

A warrant of arrest has been issued for Stanley Kuzatjike (24) on a charge of theft. Accused is at large.

A warrant of arrest has been issued for Samuel Amupolo (42) on a charge of murder. Accused is at large.

Klaudius S Amwaalanga (37) was sentenced to 12 months imprisonments or pay a fine of N$6 000 on a charge of driving

under the influence of intoxicating liquor read with the provisions of the Road Traffic Act. A sentence of 12 months imprisonment or a fine of N$5 000 was imposed on Job Shigwedha (43) on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor read with the provisions of the Road Traffic Act. Samuel Hwaanyenga (32) was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment or a fine of N$6 000 on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor read with the provisions of the Road Traffic Act. Petrus Nelumbu (26) appeared on a charge of robbery. Matter is postponed to 6 May. Elias Kalumbi (23) appeared on a charge of theft. Matter is postponed to 13 April.

Alfred Xoagub (34) was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft.

Ezegiel Chikalu (28) appeared on a charge of fraud and the first alternative to count one being theft. Matter is postponed to 21 July.

Erikki Mumangeni (28) ap-

peared on a charge of robbery.

Matter is postponed to 21 July.

Katrina Israel (23) appeared on a charge of abortion. Matter is postponed to 29 July.

The charges of theft with common purpose was withdrawn against Daniel Karyina Joshua (30) and Menesa Kapayiwa Gabriel.

Billy De Jesus (20), Elton Swartbooi (23), Sebastian Narib (21) and Jacky Silvanus (20) appeared on a charge of theft- theft from a motor vehicle which is properly locked. Matter is postponed to 20 July.

Salom Nikodemus (25) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. Matter is postponed to 22 July.

Christian Panduleni (34) appeared on a charge of theft.

Matter is postponed to 30 April.

Ismael Gaeb (31) was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment of which 6 months is suspended for a period of three years on the condition that the offender is not again convicted of theft committed during the period of suspension.

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Omaruru accident deceased announced

Police ask for public’s help in identifying one of deceased Marshallino Beukes

Last Sunday’s horrific head-on collision outside Omaruru left a total of seven people dead, as per the police spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Otillie Kashuupulwa.

Kashuupulwa made the names of the deceased public yesterday, after their next of kin have been informed.

She also noted that only six of the deceased could be identified, with the seventh person’s identity still undisclosed at the Walvis Bay morgue.

The deceased were identified are Thomas

Elias (52), Reinhardt Goseb (52), Gideon Shivute (31), Inga Jeremia (32), Mario Maendo (25) and Elias Michael (24).

Deputy Commissioner Kashuupulwa described the seventh deceased as a Namibian male with a dark skin complexion, between 35 and 40 years old and

of average height. He was wearing a white t-shirt, grey overall trousers with green reflector lines and a black jersey-jacket.

Anyone with information regarding his identity can contact Deputy Commissioner Kashuupulwa at 064219 036 /081 250 6821/ 081 366 6063.

Swakopmund Court Report Magistrate's Court 30-31 March Andre Cyril Mouers (30), Tomas Lisako (28), Andreas Kayambu (33) and Justus Alweendo (29) appeared on charges of corruptly using office or position for gratification and corruptly using a false document by an agent. The matter was postponed to 20 July for plea and trial. All the accused have been warned.

Allen Camm (31) appeared on two counts of theft charges and fraud. The matter was postponed to 14 September for plea and trial. The accused remains in custody.

Samuel Uutoni (42) appeared on a charge of common assault.

The matter was postponed to 15 April for plea. The accused is on bail of N$1 500.

Linus Uushona (23) appeared on a charge of fraud. The matter was postponed to 28 April for further investigation. The accused is on bail of N$1 500.

Johannes Ashipala (31) appeared on charges of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft and assault on a member of the police. The matter was postponed to 7 May for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.

Hafeni Mungonena (23) and Kefas Kanime (24) appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 9 June for continuation of trial. The accused is on bail of N$1 000.

John Scholtz (23) appeared on a charge of rape. The mat-

ter was postponed to 28 April for plea in terms of section 119. The accused is on bail of N$13 000.

Andreas Abnor (18) appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 28 April for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.

David Shipumba Simon (21) appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 11 May for legal aid. The accused remains in custody.

Ignas Strauss (19) appeared on a charge of common assault.

The matter was postponed to 25 June for plea and trial. The accused is on bail of N$500.

Ernest Nshimirimana (23) appeared on charges of dealing in cocaine and possession of cocaine. The matter was postponed to 6 May for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.

Astrid Bock (34) and Erina Jacoba Persent (36) appeared on charges of theft and fraud.

The matter was postponed to 21 April, because the trial was partly heard and the witnesses were not available. The accused are on bail of N$5 000 each.

John Izaaks (43) appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 8 July for the Prosecutor General's decision. The accused is on bail of N$12 000.

Endjala Rekeido Mwinona (21) appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 6 July for legal aid. The ac-

cused is on bail of N$1 000.

Bonifastius Shaanika (37) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 10 August for legal aid. The accused is on bail of N$600.

Johannes Benjamin (24) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 1 June for continuation of trial. The accused remains in custody.

Selma Petrus (38) and Oscar Mbango (24) appeared on a charge of assault on a member of the police. The matter was postponed to 23 April for plea and trial. The accused are on bail of N$1 500.

Jantjies Maxwell (20) and Elton Manga (24) appeared on a charge of possession of suspected stolen property. The matter was postponed to 15 April for trial. The accused remains in custody.

Natasha Katjimune (20) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 10 August for legal aid. The accused remains in custody.

Nelson Mborooro (24), Asser Finderisa (21), Titus Nekomba (23) and Dennis Tsuseb (23) appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 1 June for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.

Walvis Bay Magistrate’s offices “under siege” Mavourlene Gaes A fire erupted around 23:00 on Monday evening at the Walvis Bay Magistrate’s court. The Public Prosecutor’s office was the target and foul play is suspected.

The Chief of the Walvis Bay Fire Brigade, Mr Dennis Basson, confirmed the incident and said they are suspecting the fire was started deliberately.

“When we arrived on the scene, we noticed that the window had been forced open from the outside and the documents on the desk were up in flames,” Basson said. A piece of wood or timber was used to set the papers on the desk on fire.

When contacted for comment, Public Prosecutor Nasilele Siyam-

bango, told the newspaper that she suspects the arsonist knew where her office is situated and where she keeps her documents, and thus tried to burn the room strategically.

According to the police spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Otillie Kashuupulwa, the suspect unknowingly set off the alarm when he forced the window open.

“He forced open the window before igniting the plank and tossing it through the window,” Kashuupulwa remarked.

A local security company quickly responded to the alarm and alerted the fire brigade upon arrival.

The fire was put out before any important documents caught fire and investigations continue.

Last week Magistrate John Sindano Liwoyo also fell victim to crime, when someone managed to get access to his office during lunchtime and made off with his laptop.

No arrests have been made involving the case but the matter is still under investigation.

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World Autism Awareness Day commemorated today Today is World Autism Awareness Day and the whole month of April will globally be dedicated to people living with the challenges of autism.

What is autism?

Some say it is a disorder, others say it is a condition and yet others state it is just a different way of being.

According to the diagnostic manuals it is a developmental disorder, the cause of which is still unknown.

Autism has an overall

influence on development, on multiple levels, throughout the lifespan.

It usually manifests during the first three years of life, but is often only picked up when children go to pre-school or to school, when they have to follow the “norm”.

Autism affects people differently, some are severely affected while others have exceptional abilities.

Autism can occur with other conditions like learning disabilities, hyperactivity etcetera.

All persons with autism have difficulties in the following four areas, some are

more severely affected, whilst others are only mildly affected.

It is the quality of interaction within the four areas which give rise to concern and the need for assistance: Social Interaction how do they interact?

Communication how do they communicate?

Theory of mind - they

cannot put themselves into someone else's shoes / perspective.

Sensory issues – Smell, taste, feeling, hearing, and sight might be affected in any combination.

Most importantly – accept the person with autism as they are, they need and want to be loved like anyone else.

When teaching, reach to understand the mind of the person with autism and use his talents and fixations as positive reinforcements and entry points to learning.

Autism and learning in Namibia happens through: empathy, understanding, support at all levels,

April fool's joke might end up in court …and that's no joke A Walvis Bay resident thought it would be amusing to post a false statement on a social media page about an alleged horrific accident that occurred between Walvis Bay and Long Beach yesterday.

The namib times was informed by a member of the public to view the post and the police confirmed that it is entirely untrue. “One cannot make such jokes. It is pathetic.

It is a very sick joke.

One cannot joke about death,” the complainant said.

The post was published yesterday, followed by numerous comments on the post from the public, stating that it was indeed a very bad joke.

The post read as follows:

(Name wittheld) “ H o r ro r a c c i d e n t between Walvis Bay and long beach, two buses of Rio Tinto mine involved in horror accident now now face to face accident. 87 peoples die at the spot.”

The police was provided with his name and they confirmed that it is absolutely untrue that the accident occurred and that he (the culprit) could very well face serious consequences for posting such a status.

These are some of the comments that followed on the post:

“April fools or you are real” “It's not for real I was in the only bus coming to Walvis from Rössing” “I know its April fool, but know what to fool with People are seriously dying and u are here making fun of it!”

“Idiot. Rio Tinto's buses don't even drive that road. You do not make such jokes!”

“April fool.”

“U can make jokes but watch out that wish will turn against u or your family” “If this is supposed to b an April fool's joke then

it's in extremely poor taste!”

“Post a joke that will not shock people but one that'll make then looks dumb on their Special Day! You moron!”

“He must be banned from the group.”

This is a very serious matter, and should the parties affected by the post decide to take legal action, the perpetrator could possibly be charged.

team-work, eclectic (all round) approach, willingness of everyone to learn, to change, to adapt, to adopt, to improve to know that together we will make a difference, but the onus rests with each of us!

- Autism Association of Namibia

Madelaine Laubscher

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HARBOR & ENVIRONMENT

Namsov's CEO resigns with Permits immediate effect Obtaining Fishing

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

WHY? The marine resources are limited and currently some of them are overfished or over collected.

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

Do not leave bait or fish on the beach!

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

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

MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES

Swakopmund Office

Marshallino Beukes & Liesl Losper

Following a press conference by Namsov “to clear the air” on certain misconceptions regarding the operations of the company, their Chief Executive Officer, Mr Jerome Mouton, resigned on Monday, with immediate effect.

An official letter by Bidvest Namibia Fisheries Group’s Managing Director, Mr Jan Arnold, explained that Mouton resigned due to “irreconcilable differences” between him (Mouton) and the Board of Directors.

Mouton served for

three years as CEO, trustee and director at various intergroup boards.

This turn of events follows amid the decrease of Namsov’s percentage of quota by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources.

At a press conference,

last week Friday, Arnold stated that they were relying on a certain percentage of quota, but the Ministry then decided to decrease this percentage significantly and investors were left unsure of the future of their investments.

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

Mr Jerome Mouton

Walvis Bay Office

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

Lüderitz Office

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

Henties Bay Office

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

Windhoek Office

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

Swakopmund Office

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

Mr Jan Arnold, the Managing Director of Bidvest Namibia Fisheries Group

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Walvis Bay Office

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

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The newspaper asked Namsov to elaborate on the “irreconcilable differences” between Mouton and the Board members, but no explanation was provided.

The namib times also asked whether Mouton’s resignation was linked to his absence at last weeks’ press conference.

“We unfortunately will not elaborate on this question,” was the answer from Namsov.

They could also not comment on a question regarding when a new Chief Executive Officer will be ap-

pointed, and/or if they will appoint an acting CEO in the meantime.

The short term effects of Mouton’s resignation were also questioned and Namsov replied that they have a competent and experienced team of staff and management.

“Mr Mouton during his tenure made valuable contributions which will remain a material part of the organisation.”

The newspaper also contacted Mr Mouton for comment and he noted that he resigned because of private reasons.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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Swakopmund Residents Association Newsletter The museum has been repainted and now greets the visitor with bright colours and huge golden letters, surely this clean outer appearance will attract more visitors.

A few steps away from the museum, demolition of the old swimming pool has eventually begun. This eyesore should have been removed long ago, but at least it is going now.

Moving along the Mole one comes across the little jetty in the basin which is disintegrating, i.e. two out of eight poles have disappeared in the storms, leaving the rest to support the structure.

It was closed to pedestrians for several months but since the walkway has been stabilised with new planks the tapes reading “Danger No Entry” have been removed. By whom? A few meters on and one comes across a wall of heavy boulders serving as a breakwater against stormy seas. It was a good idea to drop them there but unfortunately the gaps between them are being used as rubbish bins and even toilets.

Not very hygienic!

One can hope that once the Strand Hotel construction reaches its finishing stages this whole area will be cleaned decently with proper walkways and decent seating facilities.

Upon request by the Swapo Elders Council the amphitheatre was named after a prominent member, Mr Thomas Amunyela through an official unveiling of a marble plate bearing Mr Amunyela's name by the then mayor, Cllr W R Hoabes. We do not doubt the valued input

by Mr Amunyela for his party and the late honour bestowed on him by his party may be warranted, but it is an internal party matter, as Mr Amunyela never occupied an official position. For some time now this association has been drawing the municipality's attention to the Jörg Henrichsen Park between the jetty and Fisheries Institute which has no nameplate. To our surprise our request was met recently, but our enthusiasm was dampened when we saw that a wooden signboard, similar to those on every street corner, was all the municipality could do for a former mayor who served the town in an

exceptionally efficient way and was instrumental, amongst others, in the “Save the Jetty” fund, which raised finances for the partly restructuring of this historical construction.

Next to the entrance to the jetty is a small

monument depicting two drills used in the building operations and a memorial plate honouring amongst others the late mayor, J Henrichsen.

He was a man who worked for all members of the community and did not serve a particular interest group.

The disappointment is deep when one com-

pares the way our town honours these two personalities: a marble plate with inscription for the one and a w o od en sig n bo a rd similar to a street name for the other.

Our request has been for a solid rock, with a polished area and an engraving which will not be destroyed by vandals.

We feel strongly that

this should be possible.

In addition we want to point out that the two drills on the monument have started showing rust damage, so it is time for the engineering department to pay attention to this.

The beggars at various places in town have disappeared, and everybody seems to be delighted not to be hassled any longer.

May it stay that way.

On the increase however, is the tremendous amount of rubbish gathering at the entrance to the NWR offices opposite the Bismarck Centre.

This makes a very bad impression on tourists obtaining their desert entrance permits.

Does this represent the status of “Swakopmund international

holiday resort” which our mayor likes to quote?

Members and interested persons are reminded of our AGM which will take place on Tuesday, 5 May at 19:00 at the museum.

We have local authority elections at the end of the year, and need everybody's support, please attend and give us your input.

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2 APRIL 2015 The views and opinbions expressed on this page are not necessarily those of the namib times. We do encourage and value the participation of our readers, but we cannot publish any libellous letters. Letters and Facebook comments from readers are left unchanged, but libellous remarks and unacceptable language will be removed at the discretion of the editing staff.

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Die sienings en menings wat op die blad verskyn is nie noodwendig die van die namib times nie. Hoewel ons die deelname van ons lesers op die forum aanmoedig en waardeer, kan ons nie lasterlike briewe publiseer nie. Briewe en Facebook kommentaar van lesers word onveranderd gelaat, maar lasterlike opmerkings en onaanvaarbare taal sal verwyder word onderhewig aan die diskresie van die redaksie.

namib times reader’s comments

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N$1 000 for pensioners

Barking madness in Meersig

Recently there has been a proliferation of dogs in the 1st and 2nd street North area in Meersig, resulting in a cacophony of howling and barking dogs.

Seems the owners are completely oblivious to the ruckus their mutts are causing.

I too have dogs however

attend to their barking should it extend longer than a few minutes.

Please make a conscientious effort to calm your

dogs should their barking or howling prolong to an unacceptable length of time.

Fed-Up Neighbour

President Hage Geingob announced this morning that the monthly old-age pension grant will be increased from N$600 to N$1 000.

Lucille Miglietti Long live president Hage Geingob.

Ndemutega Junias Much better for our grand mothers and fathers.

Beukes Kotze Daleen Thank you mr President.

Moeti Imms Thank U mr president, but we still need decrease on the percentage of paying tax.

Helga Gontes Mch appreciated nd shows a huge change frm the previous yrs 50 to 100 increase...

Omakee to Mr President, may the good Lord bless you.

Frank Boye All you asking for free water and electricity, you must be joking right?

Furman Kangulu How abt OVCs? Its a good news pres!

Fennie Nakambuya Free water and electlicity olso to the elder that wil sound better and we will sing viva viva Hage...lol.

Tiaan Snyders Wow dis goeie nuus. Dankie onse nuwe president. As dinge so gaan dan sal hy ver kom.

Rene du Toit Its wonderful news but they still get less than minimum wage.

Gregory J. Kauluma Omake.

Ilona Ya Mukonakona Omake apeshe opo.

Catrien van Druten Wonderlike nuus, dankie aan ons Hemelse Vader vir die insig wat aan ons presedent gegee is.

Ole Zarov Omake President Geingob...the wind of change.

Evengiline Diergaardt ‘Toena’ Its an awesome start now how about free water an free electricity after all they also payed tax when they used to work an they are the ones that build us this country.

Carol Lynn Oberg Grateful on behalf of all serniors who have really struggeld for many years.

Joachim Haodom Thts nice realy nice.

Garicia Loch Its a good start.

Nicky Conyers Thank you Jade Lennon!

Children exposed to deplorable Madelaine Laubscher conditions Report misread by some readers

After the newspaper published an article regarding children being exposed to deplorable living conditions (next to a local children’s home in Walvis Bay), some readers misread the fact that it was not the childrens home, but the houses next to it, which are in a terrible state. This resulted in sponsors indicating their intentions to withdraw their monthly donations towards the children’s home.

The article, that was published last week, clearly stipulated the houses that are in a shocking condition are situated next to the childrens home, exposing children to danger and health issues, as there are two small children

(not from the children’s home) living in one of these houses.

The children’s home is not in a deplorable condition. As a matter of fact, the namib times visits the children’s home on a regular basis and the home is in

a very good condition.

It is the area around the childrens home needing immediate attention.

Readers are encouraged to read articles thoroughly, before making any negative assumptions - Ed.

Man stabbed and stoned to death in Mondesa “Munisipaliteit se Violent crimes in the Erongo Region are escalating by the day, and the community is urging for stiffer sentences, as well as added police visibility in the coastal town’s suburbs. In the latest horrific incident a 30-year-old man, Tulihaleni Mpingana Kadhila was stabbed and stoned to death in Swakopmund.

Chris Engels Bring back the death sentence and hang the scum, even if he did rob a mobile phone (which i doubt very much) he did not deserve to be killed in such a brutal way, these four killers are total scum.

Bonitina Bellinda Alagoa How can one men want to steal of phne frm 4 guys its just not making sense. Rathr say the guys whr the one wantng to rob him nd becoz the othr guy lives next to him, he was scard of being reportd of wantng to rob him ouf shame on the Devil.

Sipho Bannan Makhubane 100 years please...

Elzáñé Tsówásés Mxium its so sad.

Petro Kruger Scheun Jip be ashamed of yourselves....

Clarice Sonneblom Theys Barbaric to say the least.

Jozze Linyondi A young generation is getting lost,is this the last days?

Unity Olivier Countrymen, take heed - dont take the law in your own hands.

Already at primary school level our kids must be schooled inhow to handle conflict.

They must also be taught on a daily basis that yoy never ever take the law in your own hands.

Minister Ktrins Hanse should make work of this.

Sussie Lainna Haufiku Haufiku They are so young Lord have mercy.

Nepetie Shiilamo Olga Tears! May his soul find a very peaceful rest.

Dietmara Mokaleng Rest peacefull beautifull soul.

Frank Boye Death to those four!

Meme Kandali Sha Lucas Such a horrible incident, to kill someone with stones how hard is your heart. You guys did a terrible thing and there is absolutely no excuse that can justify what you did.

Thadeus Justine Kandy Rest in peace Mpingana.

Sunday Kasita Rest in peace Mpingana.

dienste pateties”

Ek wil graag op die bogenoemde “comment”.

Die Munisipaliteit het die 26st Maart ’n vergadering gehad in die NPS skoolsaal vir die inwoners van Narraville.

Dit het hoofsaaklik gegaan oor die water en riool probleme.

Soos gewoonlik kon ons

mekaar op die vingerpunte tel.

Ontevrede leser as u daar was sal u presies kon gesien het wat dit veroorsaak en moontlik sal u ook daaraan gewerk het om die probleme te voorkom.

Narraville staan asseblief op as daar sulke vergaderings is asb!

Viva Munisipaliteit Viva!

Getroue vergadering ondersteuner

Food for thought

For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.

1 Corinthians 1:25

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Dating with HIV is possible

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Testimony of an HIV positive man

“The feeling of being alone had been festering deep within me for 3 years. It began after I was diagnosed with HIV 1999 As soon as I was diagnosed I knew that unless I loved myself first, I would never find true love. Even then, it still took me several years to allow myself to even think about trusting another partner.

I had learnt many lessons along the way on trust and relationships from disclosing my status to my close friends.

These lessons helped pave the way for new relationships and potential dates.

Dating with HIV is no different from dating someone who has an eating disorder, or depression, or any other illness.

I have come to realize that unless someone is educated on HIV, it is very hard to have an honest and open conversation with them about the issues.

Though this does not mean you cannot be a guide to their understanding and education.

When I date, I’m honest about who I am, what I am and what my personal situation

is. I explain very simply; “If you want honesty, I am your man.

If you want foolishness and hypocrisy then you can carry on looking because that’s not me.”

I believe we make dating harder than it really is. We have way too many expectations, and way too many questions.

I have learned that the most successful relationships are based on good communication, time, and accountability.

I’m not denying that dating with HIV comes with its challenges, but they can be overcome.

People always ask me: “How do people react when you tell them about your diagnosis?”

And while reactions often vary I always

stress: “If you know anyone who enjoys drinking in excess, smoke reefer, cussing excessively, then why can’t you be ok with what I do?

That startles some people when I say it, but it’s honest.

HIV for me has a small residence in my life.

It does not reflect my character, nor does it affect my integrity.

It is something that has happened, and when that issue can be communicated between two people and understood, the sky is the limit.

For those who are having a hard time dating with HIV first, love yourself more than you love the thought of dating someone.

Life is a process, go with the flow.

SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958

In my journey with HIV, I have had so many people desire to date me.

Not because of my diagnosis, but because

of my passion to help educate the masses about HIV, and about the correlation between depression and newly infected candidates.

So let me conclude with this: find something deep within you that allows for your passion to glow.

That in itself will not

only draw people closer to you, but will drive you to know your self-worth in the process.”

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BOOKKEEPING TRAINING COURSES FOR BEGINNERS IN SWAKOPMUND Hands on practical and computer based bookkeeping courses are available three times per week in the afternoon or morning for the duration of one month.

Classes are limited to 10 students who will be taught on the Sage One Accounting by Sage Pastel accounting package.

Qualifying and successful students will receive a certificate and may possibly be placed with external clients alternatively be offered employment at Seelenbinder Consulting, focussing on accounting, tax, payrolls, business consulting, due diligence, mergers and acquisitions and competition board submissions.

Costs: N$11,500 including VAT. Payment plans are available for qualifying students at N$1,150.00 per month for a period of twelve months. Terms and conditions apply.

New courses start at the beginning of each calendar month.

For bookings and more information please contact Joyce at 064 40 66 73 or email joyce.e@seelenbinderconsulting.com.

NAMIBIA SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING a division of SEELENBINDER CONSULTING

The Lions Old Age Home would like to thank our sponsors for their generous contributions towards the Manuel Escorcio Show on Friday 20 March: · Organic Square Guesthouse · DJ Baron (Pieter van Ginkel) · Swakopmund Wynkelders · Sea Pride · Small Talk Advertising · Elite Feetcare · Renate Witt · Salz Company · Pointbreak · Bank Windhoek · Heinz Ahrens (Ludwig Schroder Insurance) · Susan Curtis Estate · Swakopmund Brauhaus · The Fish Deli · J B Boysen · Molensicht Pharmacy · Dolphin Pharmacy · Monkey Puzzle · Village Café · First Guardian

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

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ENTERTAINMENT

De Duine Hosts Glamorous Beauty Pageant Secondary School De Duine hosted their annual Ms Senior De Duine Beauty Pageant last Thursday night and this time around they had an ‘Indian’ theme.

The girls in Indian wear

The judges

May, who also performed at this event.

Also honoring the event with their presence were NBC presenter Queen, as well as designer Lourens Loux Gebhardt, one of Namibia’s top fashion designers.

The judges were left with a tough choice when they had to sin-

gle out only five of these beautiful ladies.

The five finalists were Callyn Goodhart, Bridget Van Der Walt, Marnelle Cloete, Berta Haimbondi and Monique Brandt. Rozelle Isaacks was crowned as Miss Personality, Miss Viewer’s Choice was Callyn Goodhart and Miss Photogenic was Marnelle Cloete. Callyn Goodhart wooed the judges with her beauty and grace and was crowned as Miss Senior De Duine, first princess was Monique Brandt, and second princess was Berta Haimbondi.

The judges were Allister Van Der Merwe, Iris Isaacks, Constance Madisia, Lady May and Loux.

The school is turning 35 years and this event was the first of many functions for fundraising, in order to finish the construction of the school’s rugby field.

The school needs about N$250 000 for their 35st birthday celebrations.

Some of the events still in the pipeline is a Gala Evening and a Sports Day.

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Leandrea Louw

Sixteen gorgeous girls participated in this year’s pageant, and all of them qualified as finalists. The event kicked off with the girls in traditional Indian outfits, followed by swim wear, casual wear and finally evening wear.

A special appearance was made by Lady

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The winners with the judges and presenter

Lady May Performing

* Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Book Exchange at the Mission to Seafarers. All Welcome. * Every Tuesday: Blood clinic (NAMBTS) at Wel witschia Hospital next to indoor pool. * 2 - 4 April: Fishtival at Jan Wilken Stadium. * 3 April: Poetic Healing - “My Funny Bone’’ at Ninos Pizzeria and Restaurant in Walvis Bay at 18:30 for 19:00. * 4 April: Easter Festival Walvis Bay at De Duine Sports Ground at14:00. * 7 April: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00

by Five Fold Ministry. * 8 April: M.O.T.H. monthly meeting in Shellhole at Moth Centre at 19:00. * 24 - 26 April: Annual wreath laying ceremony by MOTH and German traditionsverband at Trekkopje. * 26 April: 100th Anniversary battle of Trekkopje. * 2 May: Ring Of Fire Mcc Ruk & Pluk Dayjol At Atlantis Sport Club * 5 Mei: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00

by A.M.E Kerk, Kuisebmond. * 13 May: MOTH monthly meeting in Shellhole at Moth Centre at 19:00. * 30 May: Meat Festival and Canoe Combat at the Lagoon - Walvis Bay. * 2 Junie: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00

by Bethel Congregational Kerk. * 5 June: Erongo Health Care Clinic in Association with Cancer Association of Namibia presents The Moulin Rouge Charity Event at the Walvis Bay Town Hall at 18:00. * 10 June: M.O.T.H. AGM in Shellhole at Moth Centre at 19:00. * 26 June: Donkey Derby at Town Hall. * 26 June: Narraville Primary School Talent Show at School Hall. * 27 Junie: Huis Palms Basaar by Huis Palms Gronde 10:00. * 3 July: Narraville Primary School Mystery Walk. * 7 Julie: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00

by Harvest Time Community Church.

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

Contact: Ed Barbour 064-405 604. * Swakopmund Toastmasters: Meet every first and third Monday of the month at the Europa Hof Hotel, Bismark Str 39, Swakopmund, Namibia from 19:00 - 20:30. * Up to 7 April: Christine Marais Retrospective at Woermannhaus - Art Gallery. Opening of exhibition on Saturday, 7 March at 17:00. All welcome. * 10 April: “The Colour Red” Formal Red Carpet Dinner Show presented by Dance Factory Swakopmund at the Haus Der Jugend 19:00. Book tickets at 064403 367. * 11 April: “The Colour Red” Dance Show presented by Dance Factory Swakopmund at the Haus Der Jugend 19:00. Book Tickets 064-403 367. More info at www.dancefactorynam.com/news. * 15 April: Public Lecture: “Responses of Deserts to Climate Change” by Heather Throop at 19:00 in the Swakopmund Museum. Donations welcome. * 25 April: Sena Style & Design - Table Setting Workshop at Brigadoon Conference Centre. * 28 - 29 April: Sena Style & Design - Etiquette Workshop (16 - 19y) at Brigadoon Conference Centre.

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An der Atlantikküste,in der Namibwüste Bunter Basar der Privatschule Swakopmund lockt zahlreiche Feierfreudige

Swakopmund (sk) Das Fischessen gehört inzwischen genauso zum jährlichen Basar der Privatschule Swakopmund wie die bunte Dekoration und das rege Treiben. „Lasst uns feiern“ hieß das diesjährige Motto und gefeiert wurde in der Tat. Vor allem das neue Oberstufengebäude sah richtig einladend aus. Jeder Schüler hatte fünf Fähnchen gebastelt, die alle den Prachtbau verzierten.

Die schönsten Fähnchen werden dann mit einem Preis versehen, ein Projekt, das im

PSS-Schülerin Tayla de Jager (links) ist in der ersten Klasse und liebt die Fächer Kunst und Computer. Gemeinsam mit Lilian Gong aus Klasse 2 D verkaufte sie Kuchen.

In dem bunt geschmückten Innenhof der PSS-Oberstufe war den ganzen Tag über etwas los.

Von links: PSS-Mutter Jacky Woker, PSS-Lehrkraft Metti Daiber und PSS-Mutter Kola Seifert verkauften leckeren Kuchen.

vergangenen Jahr von der PSS-Kunstlehrerin ins Leben gerufen wurde.

Ganz neu in diesem Jahr war der frisch geräucherte Katfisch, der vielen Besuchern mundete.

Alt und Jung hatte viel Spaß an dem Nagelspiel, und die Geisterbahn war der absolute Renner. Bis spät in die Nacht wurde ausgelassen getanzt.!

Dank der tollen Mitarbeit aller Eltern und der vielen, großzügiger Spenden, war der Basar von Erfolg gekrönt. Ganz besonders gefreut hat sich die Schule über die kleinen Helferlein in der Kaffestube, die sich wie jedes Jahr - großer Beliebtheit erfreute.

Zum Glück hatte das trübe Wetter die Küstenbewohner nicht davon abgehalten, dem PSS-Basar einen Besuch abzustatten, und der schöne Schulbau der Oberstufe schützte die Gäste vor der Kälte.

Es war eine Freude, an dem Fest teilzunehmen.

Nota bene

Am Ostersamstag um 9.30 Uhr lesen Uschi Eggert, Carola Röhrich und Susann Kinghorn im Cafè Cordes&Co. aus ihren Locker-vomHocker-Bänden vor.

Für musikalische und poetische Unterhaltung ist ebenfalls gesorgt, und anschließend verwöhnen Hansi Jacobs und seine Tochter Anri mit Ess- und Trinkbarem.

Die PSS-Schülerinnen Kinahan-Lee (links) und Kimberley Kathindi mit ihrer Mutter Sandra.

Das Jungvolk aus den Klassen 6 und 7 der PSS amüsierte sich köstlich. Hinten von links: Max Finkeldey, Emily Kaspari, Pablo Laporte, Lisa Müller, Christene Klein-Nienaber, Nicola Syvertsen und Pia Gephardt. Vorne von links: Jana Lautenbach und Lotta Schmidt.

Die Zwillingsschwestern Bianca und Nicola Woker sowie Alexander Bertelsmann aus der 2. Klasse zeigten sich geschäftstüchtig. Mitviel Charme überredeten sie Besucher dazu, an dem Ratespiel, wieviele Bonbons sich in dem Glas befinden, teilzunehmen.

Möchten Sie die Leser an Ihrem Witz teilhaben lassen? Melden Sie sich bei Susann Kinghorn; Tel. 405183 oder 0812538850; E-Mail: susannkinghorn @gmail.com

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An der Atlantikküste,in der Namibwüste Packendes Pianotainment

Die Pianisten Marcel Dorn (links) und Stephan Weh machten zum Schluss ihres Konzertes auf der Bühne der NPS-Kulturaula ein ,,Selfie”.

Foto: Susann Kinghorn Swakopmund (sk) - lichem. sage aus Pachelbels Die Klavierakrobaten Welch ein Ideenreich- Canon als Basis für aus dem Allgäu rissen tum auf der Bühne, der bekannte Lieder aus das Swakopmunder den Zuhörer und - verschiedenen Genres, Publikum sowohl bild- schauer fast in Ehr- führten Rimsky-Korlich als auch buch- furcht verharren ließ! sakovs Hummelflug im stäblich von den Stüh- Beethovens Elise wird Rekordtempo und das len. Es gab einen rau- zur trotzigen Teena- Klavierspiel mit Fußschenden Stehbeifall! gerin konvertiert. Auf bällen vor.

Gekonnt jonglierte das einem großen Bettla- Durchweg wurde das Piano-Duo zwischen ken darf man einen Publikum fast liebevoll virtuosem Flügelan- Ausschnitt aus dem integriert, sodass man schlag, entspannt und Filmdrama ,Das Piano’ sich auf dem Nachhaugleichzeitig humoris- mit verfolgen, beglei- seweg tatsächlich wie tisch wirkender subti- tet von spannungsgela- ein Swakopmunder ler Gestik und Mimik dener Musik der bei- Domspatz fühlte, auch wenn das Lob nur zur und wirksamer ver- den Virtuosen. baler Einlagen in Form Eindrucksvoll verwen- Show gehörte. von Witz und Persön- deten Sie die Basspas-

Die Worte der Woche

,,Eine Frau kann mit ihren Händen soviel ausdrücken oder vortäuschen., dass mir Männerhände immer wie angeleimte Holzklötze vorkommen.

Männerhände sind Händedruckhände, Prügelhände, natürlich Schießhände und Unterschrifthände. Drücken, prügeln, schießen, Verrechnungsschecks unterschreiben - das ist alles, was

Männerhände können, und natürlich: arbeiten. Frauenhände sind schon fast keine Hände mehr.: ob sie Butter auf Brot oder Haare aus der Stirn streichen.

Kein Theologe ist je auf die Idee gekommen, über die Frauenhände im Evangelium zu predigen: Veronika, Magdalena, Maria und Martha - lauter Frauenhände im Evangelium, die Christus Zärtlichkeiten erwie-

sen. Statt dessen predigen sie über Gesetze, Ordnungsprinzipien, Kunst, Staat. Christus hat sozusagen privat fast nur mit Frauen Umgang gehabt. Natürlich brauchte er Männer, weil die wie Kalick ein Verhältnis zur Macht haben, Sinn für Organisationen und den ganzen Unsinn. Er brauchte Männer, so wie man bei einem Umzug Möbelpack braucht, für die grobe Arbeit, und Petrus und Johannes waren ja so liebenswürdig, dass sie fast schon keine Männer mehr waren, während Paulus so männlich war, wie es sich für einen Römer geziemte.

Wir bekamen zu Hause bei jeder sich bietenden Gelegenheit aus der Bibel vorgelesen, weil es in unserer Verwandtschaft von Pastoren wimmelt, aber keiner hat je über die Frauen im Evangelium oder so etwas Unfass-

bares wie den ungerechten Mammon (der ,,durchtriebene” Geldverwalter; Anmerkung der Redaktion). Auch bei den Katholiken im ,,Kreis” wollte nie einer über den ungerechten Mammon sprechen, Kinkel und Sommerwild lächelten immer nur verlegen, wenn ich sie darauf ansprach - als hätten sie Christus bei einem peinlichen Lapsus ertappt, und Fredebeul sprach von dem Verschleiss durch die Geschichte, den dieser Ausdruck erfahren habe. Als ob Geld etwas Rationales wäre. In den Händen meiner Marie verlor sogar das Geld seine Fragwürdigkeit, sie hatte eine wunderbare Art, achlos und zugleich sehr achtsam damit umzugehen.”

(Aus dem 1967 erschienenen Roman ,Ansichten eines Clowns’ von Heinrich Böll)

Ganz locker vom Hocker

Amacing grace und die Eiergranaten Liebe Küstenleser!

Mathilde war eine unübliche Oma. Das drückte sich darin aus, dass sie ihre bereits recht formlos gewordene Figur in knappe Jeans presste, ihre grauen Haare selbst mit der Schneiderschere zurechtstutzte und dass sie sich allabendlich einen guten Schluck irischen Whiskys gönnte. Weder war sie eine gute Hausfrau, noch verfügte sie über besondere künstlerische Fähigkeiten. Sie war nichts weiter als eine eigenwillige alte Frau, deren Intelligenz vielleicht da lag, wo man noch zu Zeiten ihrer Berufstätigkeit von einem Fachidioten sprechen konnte.

Doch das spielte jetzt keine Rolle mehr. Sie war Rentnerin und besann sich ihrer seit Jahren gehüteten Wünsche. Eine ihrer Sehnsüchte reichte zurück bis in die Kindheit. Bei den sonntäglichen Hausmusikstunden der Familie war sie dazu verdonnert worden, die von ihr ungeliebte Geige zu spielen. Sie spielte schlecht und sowohl ihre Familie als auch sie selbst litten unter

ihrer mangelnden Virtuosität. Wie viel lieber hätte sie Querflöte erlernt. Doch diese blieb dem Vater vorbehalten.

Mathilde hatte den Traum, Querflöte zu spielen, nie aufgegeben. Als Belohnung für das hinter sich gebrachte Arbeitsleben ging sie in den ersten Rententagen in ein Musikgeschäft und kaufte sich eine wundervolle Querflöte.

Eine Yamaha mit Vollsilberkopf. Zwar schon etwas knapp bei Atem, begann sie dennoch eifrig zu üben und schaffte es bald bis zu kleinen Liedchen.

Das Schicksal meinte es gut mit Mathilde.

Sie fand für ihr Spiel einen Partner in ihrem Enkel Peter Jonathan.

Wenn es seine vielfältigen Freizeitaktivitäten zuließen, begleitete er ab und an die flötende Oma mit Gitarrespiel

und Gesang.

Als Ostern vor der Türe stand, fühlte sich Oma Mathilde nicht nur zu Basteleien aller Art veranlasst, sondern auch dazu gedrängt, mit den vom Frühling trunkenen Amseln um die Wette zu tirilieren.

Und sie brauchte wie immer Ansporn und Hilfe von ihrem Enkelsohn.

So bauten sie wieder einmal im Wohnzimmer neben der großen Bodenvase voller Palmkätzchen und bunt bemalter Eier die Notenständer auf und machten gemeinsam Musik. Beide waren sie auf ihre Weise fromm und wählten aus einer Mappe mit modernen Kirchenliedern eines ums andere aus. Oma und Enkel standen im langsam verglühenden Sonnenlicht und spielten mit Hingabe. Frömmigkeit und Friede breiteten sich um die beiden Musikanten aus.

Peter Jonathan hatte bei so manchem Lied seine liebe Not mit der Oma. Der ungewohnte Rhythmus. Falsche Einsätze. Doch er hatte viel Geduld mit ihr, und Mathilde machte es Spaß, sich dem Diktat des Enkels zu unterwerfen. Ganz der Musik hingegeben, spielten sie nun 'Amazing grace' in die Abenddämmerung des Gründonnerstags hinein.

Oma Mathilde vergaß alles um sich herum.

Sie hatte mit Bravour eine Stelle gemeistert, an der sie bisher jedes Mal den Einsatz verpatzt hatte. Einen Einsatz, der ihr immer wie ein Schluckauf erschienen war. Nun spielte sie mit Herzblut und fehlerfrei 'Amazing grace'. Die Töne schwebten durch den Raum und ihre Seele mit ihnen. Fast möchte man sagen: Und der Friede des Herrn umgab sie.

Plötzlich ein ohrenbetäubender Knall. Er kam irgendwo aus der Tiefe des Hauses und zerbrach die weihevolle Stimmung. Aus ihrem Spiel gerissen, lauschten Mathilde und Peter Jonathan. Alles blieb still, und so überließen sie sich erneut hingebungsvoll der Zwiesprache von Flöte und Gesang, ohne nach der Ursache der Detonation zu forschen. Wie der ruhige Atem eines abendlichen Meeres trieben die Wellen der

an- und abschwellenden Kadenzen ans Gestade des Himmels.

Doch da, eine zweite Explosion. Sie kam eindeutig aus der Küche. Oma Mathilde wurde blass. Sie starrte ihren Enkel aus angstgeweiteten Pupillen an.

Peter Jonathan lachte herzlich.

"Omi, jetzt hast du wieder deinen Luftschutzkellerblick!"

Mathilde stimmte zögernd in sein unbekümmertes Lachen ein und schämte sich ein

Mathilde hatte alles vorbereitet, um die Ostereier zu färben, sobald sie gekocht waren. Und nun hatte sie die kochenden Eier auf dem Herd vergessen. Vergessen über ihrem selbstvergessenen Spiel mit ihrer Yamaha mit Vollsilberkopf. Vergessen

Ich hab eins!

Ich hab eins!

kleines bisschen. Sie wusste, dass sie noch immer gefangen war in ihren dramatischen Kriegserinnerungen.

Dass in ihrer Küche zurzeit sicher kein Krieg stattfand, das war ihr schon klar. In ihren Ohren aber, da hatte es eindeutig wie die Explosion einer Granate geklungen.

Wieder war alles still und Oma Mathilde entspannte sich. Dann unvermittelt ein dritter und ein vierter scharfer Knall. Gefolgt von Splittern, Klirren und Klappern. Jetzt reichte es ihr. Also doch! In der Küche fand ohne Frage ein Krieg statt!

Der Mut gewann die Oberhand und eine streitbare Oma Mathilde rannte los. Ein wütender Terrier. Die grauen Borsten ihrer Albert-Einstein-Frisur gesträubt. Kampfeslustig schwang sie die silberglänzende Flöte wie eine Machete in ihrer Rechten. War gewappnet gegen jedweden Überfall. Beherzt riss sie die Küchentüre auf. Da schlugen ihr Rauch und Gestank entgegen. Auf dem Herd stand ein verbeulter, schwarz verfärbter Topf. Der Topfdeckel, ein zerbrochenes Glas, ein Kochlöffel lagen auf dem Küchenboden und all überall klebten gelbe und braune und weiße Bröckel. "O Gott, die Eier!"

über dem Gesang ihres Enkels und über beseelter Frömmigkeit.

Und die Eier kochten und kochten, und als schließlich das Wasser verdampft war, Eier und Topf trocken gebraten wurden und aus d e m Wo h n z i m m e r 'Amazing grace' mit dem exakten Flöteneinsatz ertönte, da explodierten die Eier. Die Wucht ihrer Explosion hatte alles mitgerissen was den Eiergeschossen in die Quere kam.

Nun klebten die Eierreste verbrannt und stinkend an den Möbeln, am Lampenschirm auf dem Fußboden. Einfach überall.

Entsetzt starrte Mathilde auf diese unösterliche Bescherung. Peter Jonathan aber stand in der Türe und krümmte sich vor Lachen. Er schlug ein paar Akkorde auf der Gitarre an und sang auf die Melodie von 'Amazing grace': "Und die Moral von der Geschicht - beim Flöten kocht man Eier nicht!"

Auch nicht zu Ostern.

So endete der Abend, der so friedvoll begonnen hatte, in einer Kakophonie von Wasserrauschen, Putzeimergeklapper und kräftigen Flüchen. Peter Jonathan aber griff zur Whiskyflasche und schenkte der Oma einen kräftigen Schluck ein.

Ihre Birge Laudi

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18 NAMIB TIMES REZONING APPLICATION WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME REZONING: Single Residential to Local Business LOCATION: Erf 599, STREET: 78 Sam Nujoma Ave-nue, Walvis Bay. In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect/ establish a Small-scale Business Development on the site.

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

Any person having any objection to the approval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager, Roads and Building Control (Town Planning), Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay, and the undersigned, in writing, not later than 24 April 2015.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Bruce Stewart, Town Planner, PO Box 2095, Walvis Bay (081 170 0960)

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WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME CONSENT: Service Station ON ERF: 3, TOWNSHIP: Dolphin Beach In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I/we, undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect/establish a Service Station on the site.

Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Rooms 101 & 119, 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 24 April 2015 NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT(S): Brynard Kotze Architects, 41 Sam Nujoma Avenue, Walvis Bay

REZONING AND CONSENT USE APPLICATION WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME REZONING: General Residential 1 to Local Business CONSENT: Ware House/Cold Store Development LOCATION: Erf 558, STREET: 46 Sixth Street East, corner of Seventeenth Road, Walvis Bay. In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect/ establish a Small-Scale Business Development (consent for a ware house/cold store) on the site.

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

Any person having any objection to the approval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager, Roads and Building Control (Town Planning), Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay, and the undersigned, in writing, not later than 24 April 2015.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Bruce Stewart, Town Planner, PO Box 2095, Walvis Bay (081 170 0960)

WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME CONSENT: Home Based Office ON ERF: 268, TOWNSHIP: Walvis Bay STREET: Fritz Lange Street.

In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I/we, undersigned have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect/establish a Home Based Office 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 Friday 17 April 2015 NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT(S): J C Fernandez Garcia, P. O. Box 3041, Walvis Bay

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Swakopmund new Round Table Council for 2015 What a year 2014 was for Swakopmund’s own Round tablers and 2015 is looking as promising with exciting new com- announced his counmunity projects cil which will be as awaiting to start. follows;

MINISTRY OF TRADE & INDUSTRY LIQUOR ACT, 1998 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO A COMMITTEE IN TERMS OF THE LIQUOR ACT, 1998 (Regulations 14, 26 & 33)

Notice is given that an application in terms of the Liquor Act, 1998, particulars of which

appear below, will be made to the Regional Liquor Licencing Committee, Region Erongo .

1. Name and postal address of applicant: Linus Nyemwatya P. O. Box 2538, Walvis Bay, Namibia.

2. Name of business or proposed business to which application relates: Jetty Bar. 3. Address/location of premises to which appli-

cation relates: Long Beach, Walvis Bay. 4. Nature and details of application: Application for Special Liquor Licence.

5. Clerk of the court with whom application will be lodged: Walvis Bay. 6. Date on which application will be lodged: 1 April 2015.

7. Date of meeting of Committee at which application will be heard:

WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME CONSENT: Home Based Office (Administrative Office) ON ERF: 1709, TOWNSHIP: Hermes STREET: Isaac Newton Drive, House No.7 In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I/we, undersigned have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect/establish a Home Based Office (Administrative Office) 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 Friday 17 April 2015 NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT(S): Yoey Josline Mörschel, P. O. Box 4629, Walvis Bay

8 April 2015.

Any objection or written submission in terms of section 28 of the Act in relation to the application must be sent or delivered

to the Secretary of the Committee to reach the Secretary not less than 21 days before the date of the meeting of the Committee at which the application will be heard.

As most of you may or may not know Swakopmund is home to one of the oldest and prestige organisations in Southern Africa and the world.

As the club was started in 1973 we are pleased to to announnd ce our 42 year’s chairman for 2015 and his new council.

Congratulations to Mr Dannie Nel from ACE Construction for his successful candidateship for Chairman of Swakopmund 145.

Mr Nel has also

Mr Nicolas van der Westhuizen as Secretary, Mr Antonie van Wyk as Treasurer, Mr Pieter Steyn as Constitutional adviser, Mr Johan Steenkamp as IRO/PRO and last but not least Mr Hanro Du Plessis as Clubhouse convener.

We wish the team a successful year in their endeavour to better our community. There is certainly hardship that lies ahead but we are all confident that this year's council will make history, Gooi Knoffel team!

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The Easter long weekend is traditionally one of those times when South African families from across the country pack up their cars, bakkies, buses and caravans, and hit the long road.

It's also a particularly treacherous time for those on the roads the Easter holiday is notorious for the high fatality rate on our roads.

"To curb fatigue when embarking on long, cross-country journeys, motorists are cautioned to take breaks every 200km and to switch drivers often," says Eugene Herbert, Project Coordinator for Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) South Africa, Ford's responsible driver training programme.

"Driving Skills for Life adopts a multidisciplinary approach to training of drivers with a focus on both safety and eco-driving that both fleet and private drivers can benefit from.

We've compiled a list of some of the top

safety tips worth considering before you head out.

Some may even give you pause for thought." #1: Check it out Give your vehicle a thorough once-over before you hit the open road. Ensure the wipers and lights are in working order and carefully scan the tyres (including the often-neglected spare wheel).

Legally, the minimum tread depth is no less than 1mm, which along with lumps and gashes on the sidewalls make tyres more susceptible to blowouts.

Ensure that you have the necessary tyrechanging equipment and always check your tyre pressures when the tyres are cold.

Remember that

vehicles under heavy load usually require higher pressures.

For the guidelines relating to your car's particular tyre, consult the owner's manual or the information sticker usually found on the B-pillar at the driver's door. #2: Load up Don't overload your vehicle. Not only can this obscure your rear visibility but it can a l s o a ff e c t y o u r vehicle's stability and its ability to steer and stop; cause premature brake and tyre wear; and increase your fuel consumption.

Where possible, pack heavy items in the boot and make sure to pack belongings securely.

Sliding loose objects can distract and, if harsh braking is

required, unsecured items could fly forward and hit occupants sitting in the car. #3: Buckle up Yes, it's one of the most basic safety details, but according to the results of an independent study conducted, only 36.9% of drivers wore their seatbelts, while 30.8% of passengers were clipped in. * Childsafe suggests children be strapped into a suitable car seat from birth to ten years.

When used correctly, seatbelts reduce the risk of death and injury in a crash.

Also, if your vehicle is equipped with airbags, which provide additional impact protection in crashes, your bags probably won't deploy if your seatbelt is not secured.

Food for thought: rearseat passengers who are unrestrained often injure or kill other occupants when they are flung forward or to the side on impact.

Two seconds is really all it takes to secure the vehicle "accessory" that contributes so significantly to saving lives. #4: Be defensive Defensive driving is one of the tenets of driver training curriculum, but is not readily practised.

Plan a defence or exit strategy so that you're prepared when dangers present themselves.

This is also why a safe following distance is important. A longer following distance - 3 seconds on dry roads

is considered safe.- it increases your line of sight, which will give you more opportunities to spot and avoid potential problems.

And if you can't see the mirrors of the vehicle in front of you, that driver can't see you. #5: All-weather driving Always adjust your driving to suit the road and weather conditions. When driving on wet roads ensure the following: · extended following distance as roads may be slippery · turn on your headlights (if not on already) · avoid puddles which may conceal potholes · should your car aquaplane (when water is caught between the road surface and your tyres, causing a loss of traction), don't brake nor steer.

Remove your foot from the accelerator until you feel your tyres make contact with the road again and then continue at a safe speed. #6: Minimise Distractions A recent Driver Distraction Survey commissioned by Ford revealed that one in four young drivers in Europe aged between 18 and 24, have taken a selfie, have posted an update to social media or checked social media sites while driving. But distracted driving is not just about motorists' collective inability to ignore their smartphones when behind the wheel. Other common distractions are "rubbernecking"

when passing crash scenes or roadblocks; shaving or applying makeup; tending to children; looking for dropped items; and eating or drinking.

But any driving requires you to remain focused at all times.

The AA suggests you ensure children and pets are properly restrained and entertained before you start driving; plan your journey to allow sufficient time to stop and stretch your legs while you enjoy a (soft) drink and a bite to eat; never allow passengers to break your concentration; and avoid using your cell phone when driving. In the United States it is estimated that about 25% of crashes are caused by drivers using cell phones #7: Extr a care required We all know that the minute you venture out onto the road, you're taking your life - and the lives of your passengers - into your hands. But there are high-risk periods when, according to the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA), accidents are statistically most likely to occur.

These are: · Between dusk and dawn · During morning and evening peak traffic periods · At "closing time" for bars and clubs · Late in the week and at weekend when the use of alcohol increases.

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Auas Motors bydrae maak 'n verskil

Vincent Noble, werkswinkel voorman, Maureen Baard (Kids Haven Walvisbaai) en Gerhard Carstens (Auas Motors bestuurder) by die Opel Zafira.

Liesl Losper Walvisbaai Kids Haven 'n veilige hawe vir weerlose kinders, besit ‘n ouerige Opel Zafira wat aan hulle geskenk is.

Die motor het egter diens nodig en 'n versoek is gerig aan die publiek om Kids Haven te help om die nodige kostes te dek.

Mnr Gerhard Car- bedrag van N$5 000 produkte en daarom het word wat vervang se bankrekening inbesten, bestuurder van geskenk om noodsaak- ons ook besluit om die moet word op die taal word naamlik, Auas Motors het aan- like onderdele aan te projek te inisieer. Kidz voertuig. Dit sal uit- Auas Motors (Pty) Ltd, gebied dat Auas koop. “Daar is nog Haven gaan 'n reke- stekend, wees as by- Standard Bank, rekeMotors van nou af steeds 'n finansiële ningnommer kry op die draes op ‘n gereelde ningnommer 04 26 94 die voertuig gratis sal tekort van N$30 000 Auas Motors sisteem basis gedoen word 140, takkode 082 672 diens. Auas Motors wat nodig is om die en al die fondse wat want dan kan die voer- Ausspannplatz. Daar het ook ‘n kontant voertuig weer in 'n gegenereer word gaan tuig altyd onmiddelik word ook duidelik bydrae van N$3 000 goeie lopende toe- op die rekening geplaas weer teruggaan na die gemaak dat Kids Hagemaak om solank stand te bring. Kidz word sodat daar vol- Haven vir gebruik.” ven 'n ouditeur het wat die voertuig te kan Haven het die voertuig doende fondse is om Gerhard het ook gesê hulle boeke op 'n maandiens en Wesbank op ‘n daaglike basis hierdie voertuig te kan dat aangesien dit die delikse basis doen en (wat op ‘n maande- nodig om die kinders diens. Ons gee van ons firma se inisiatief is, Auas Motors sal dan likse basis vir Kidz skool en sport toe te kant af gratis diens en hulle die projek gaan ook verantwoordlik Haven ondersteun) vervoer. Die Opel hierdie fondse gaan net adminstreer. Bydraes wees vir die terughet ook ‘n kontant Zafira is een van ons vir onderdele gebruik kan direk in die firma voering aan die ouditeure.

PUPKEWITZ NISSAN WALVIS BAY DID IT AGAIN Liesl Losper

Woermann Brock became the proud first owner of the Nissan NV350 panel van which was handed over recently to the company.

This phenomenal panel van is the advanced model after the Nissan E20.

Mr Nauchaad January, sales representative of Pupkewitz Nissan said “The Nissan E20 was introduced in 1973 and today carries a strong sense of nostalgia, remembered as one of the most legendary products of its time. The Nissan E20 was the great symbol of the Golden City on the move. The Nissan E20 had over several years established itself as the Chief Taxi of South Africa and Namibia. Now, we introduce the Nissan NV350. Its wide body and high roof can carry cargo up to 3.25m long, with an interior width of 1.73m and a height of 1.645m. Embedded mounting nuts on the interior side panels provide convenient anchor points for hooks, shelves or other fittings, while flattened wheel arches mean more items can be loaded, along with improved profitability. Woerman Brock's operational manager in Swakopmund, Mr A Coetzee said “ From ordering to the time we have received the vehicle, the service of Nissan Pupkewitz was done very well, and delivery was not delayed. At this stage we haven't yet used the panel van as we are busy preparing it for its job ahead”

Operation Manager of Woermann & Brock Swakopmund, Mr A Coetzee (left) receiving their new panel van from the sales representative of Nissan Pupkewitz, Mr January.

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All electrical appliances have 3 month guarantee.

You call - we come and fix.

Contact: Mr. Sylveners 081 299 9960.

CLOSING TIME: 10:00 day prior to publication

PROPERTIES FOR SALE

PROPERTIES FOR SALE

ON SHOW!!!

This Easter Weekend SWAKOPMUND: Come and see this brand new 3 bedroom house in Kabeljou Street - Ext19 Ocean view.

Near New Pro-Ed private school.

Follow the sign boards from Ocean view - shell Service Station on Henties Bay road.

3-6 March 2015 Open: 10h00 - 14h00 Or phone Mariki: 081 128 2221 PRIVATE SALE.

For Sale: Two bedroom, 2 bathroom Town house for Sale in Mondesa Swakopmund, Kitchen build-in cupboards and stove and sitting room 1 Garage Secure and Safe complex.

N$ 630 000.00 negotiable Viewing only after 5 or weekends 081 239 3717 For Rent/ Sale Top floor, 2 Bedroom flat for sale or rent available as of 1st of April, Windhoek , Golgotha Building cupboards, building stove, balcony, outside braai area, water and electricity excluded Full upfront rent and deposit N$ 6000 00 per month Sale price is N$ 750 000.00 Contact Babra Karupa for more details 081 750 3961

FOR SALE Coastal Estates Swakopmund: Ocean view: Spacious 204m² Town house Lock up and go. Close to schools and shopping centre.

All on one level Corner unit 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with shower and bath, Open plan kitchen, Dining room, Lounge. Extra cupboards. Indoor and outdoor braai. Double remote garage. Burglar bars, beams, pet friendly alarm. High walls, established garden.

N$1 690 000.00 CC Registered.

Contact: Jan: 081 270 8005 Hannes: 081 149 8777 Irma: 081 368 4469 FOR SALE Coastal Estates Swakopmund: DEVELOPERS General residential 1 Tamariskia Erf 1060m² 3 bedroom house, 2 bathrooms, Lounge, Dining room, TV room, Kitchen, Laundry, Garage.

PLUS: 2 bedroom flat with bathroom, kitchen, Lounge, 2 garages.

Prepaid meter. Alarm burglar bars.

N$2 050 000.00 Contact: Jan: 081 270 8005 Hannes: 081 149 8777 Irma: 081 368 4469

2 ERFS FOR SALE Tamariskia Ext. 3 (Swakopmund) Opposite Ocean view shell service station: 2 Prime & serviced erfs for sale in new development.

Size of erf 1 - 600m² N$600 000.00 Size of erf 2 - 600m² N$600 000.00 To seize this great investment opportunity contact Raymond @ 081 467 6366 or 081 626 1940 Email: westgate_properties @yahoo.com

HERMES FOR SALE: 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, study/tv room, open plan kitchen, lounge, dinning room, Big double garage.

Big yard 100m from Welwitschia Hospital, 5 min walk from Duneside High School.

1.5 million Vossie: 081 613 7744

Walvis Bay Sole & Exclusive Mandate Spacious 160m² 3 bed, 1 ½ bath townhouses.

A rare find at N$ 895 000-00 each!

Claudia 0816051984 SOLE & EXCLUSIVE MANDATE JANNA'S COURT Luxurious double storey 3 bed, 2 bath City apartments with dressing room, garage, balcony lounge, Sitting room & kitchen.

Not to be missed only 2 left!!

N$ 1 620 000-00 Claudia 0816051984 P.A.M TREE VILLAS SOLE & EXCLUSIVE MANDATE 205 Free-standing houses located 5km from the Walvis Bay City Centre On the road to Swakopmund.

Choose your own design & plot!

Selling from N$ 615 000-00.

Claudia 0816051984

PROPERTIES FOR SALE

Walvis Bay Lagoon - Modern 3 bedr Townhouse, 3 x bathrooms, open plan kitchen / lounge, double garage. N$13 200.00 Central – 3 bedr house, 2 bathr, open plan / kitchen / lounge, double garage.

N$13 000 W&E included Central – Bachlor flat with bathroom, N$3345.00.

Meersig – 3 bedr. house, 2 bathr, kitchen/lounge, double garage. N$11 750.00 Meersig – 3 bedr house, 2 bathr, open plan kitchen / lounge, double garage.

N$11 150.00 Central – 3 bedroom house, 1 bathr, double garage, outside room. No animals allowed. N$11 000 Fairway – 3 bedr, 2 bathr, open plan kitchen / lounge, double garage. N$10 000 Fairway – 3 bedr, 2 bathr, open plan kitchen / lounge, double garage. N$11 000 Central – 3 bedroom house, 1 bathr, kitchen / lounge, single garage. Suitable for office. N$7805 Meersig – Townhouse - 2 bedr, 1 bathr, open plan kitchen / lounge, single garage. N$5500 Hermis – 2 bedr flat, 1 bathr kitchen / lounge, single garage. N$6050.00 Central – 3 bedr house, 1 bathr, kitchen, laundry, lounge. Single garage.

N$7250.00(water incl) Narraville 1 bedroom flat, 1 x bathr.

N$2900.00 Kuisebmund 2 bedr flat, 1 x bathroom, open plan kitchen / lounge.

N$3680.00 1 x bedroom container house. N$2970.00 WAREHOUSES Light Industrial 950m² N$42 205.00 incl vat 191m² N$12 009.00 excl vat 230m² N$12 700.00 incl vat Vacant erf with fencing – N$14 800 incl vat (avail 1/6) FEEL FREE TO CONTACT: Office – 064 272580 YOLANDE – 0812519377 or ALDA – 0812555481

NEW DEVELOPMENT MONDESA! IMBA VILLAGE Phase 1 selling now!

2 Bed, 1 Bath 62.2m² unit with open plan & garage N$ 668 900.00 VINOTHAN: 0811289388 IYANDA COURT ARANDIS Phase one sold out!

2 bed, 1 bath house with open plan kitchen/living area. Outside bbq & parking area. Safe & secure complex.

N$ 445 000-00 Gogga 0818709950 Vinothan 0811289388

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PROPERTIES FOR SALE TUKA PROPERTIES FOR SALE Mile 4 4- Shores · 3 Bedroom flat, Open plan kitchen BIC bathroom, one extra toilet, alarm system and garage for N$ 1.3 mil Hage Heights · 3 Bedrooms house, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, lounge, dining room and small study room, 4 garages and 1- self containing bedroom with exterior access. N$ 3.3 mil Vineta · 3 Bedrooms house, 2 Bathrooms, Kitchen, living / dining room, Single garage and 1 bedroom flat for N$1.75 mil Vineta North- Ext 23 · 3 Bedrooms house, 2 Bathrooms, Open Plan Kitchen, Single Garage on a 500 m²Erf size for N$ 1, 450 000.00 Mondesa · (Near Woermannbrock) 3 bedroom house, 2 bathrooms, Living room, Kitchen, Study & garage N$ 980 000.00 Tamariskia - Cottage village · 2 bedroom flat, 1 bathroom, build in cupboards, open plan kitchen with 1 garage.

N$850 000.00 WALVIS BAY Kabeljou · 3 Bedrooms, full bathroom, lounge, kitchen & dinning , double garage with a Bachelor flat for N$ 950 000.00 New Development Narraville · 2 Bedrooms flats, 1 bathroom, open plan kitchen for N$ 560 000.00 Plot Ocean view · 600m² plot for sale for N$490 000.00 Henties bay · 805m² Plot for sale N$ 360 000.

Rehoboth - Kavukiland Plot & Plan · 2 bedrooms - 3 bedroom houses selling price N$ 345 000 to N$ 430 000 For more info call 081 241 5447 064-461217 Email: info@tukaproperties.co m Website: tukaproperties.cm

PROPERTIES FOR SALE MALAKIA PROPERTIES TAMARISKIA Plots 600m2 and Plans ARANDIS 3bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and Lounge N$355 000.00 cash only Good Investment: 2bedrooms,bathroom, open-plan kitchen Plus: 2flats with 2bedrooms,bathroom Open-plan kitchen each Generate monthly income N$ 7500.00 N$560 000.00 BUSINESS FOR SALE 8Units, 2Offices, Entertainment cafe Size 2472m2 Generate monthly income N$21 000.00 N$2.675mil WALVIS BAY Business Investment: 5bedrooms,2bathrooms, open-plan kitchen Plus: one outside room and Garage And Bar with Liquor Licence Generate monthly income N$ 23 000.00 N$1.4mil Malakia 081 297 7253 Email: malakiaproperties@yah oo.com WALVIS BAY Looking a House to buy Cash N$400 000 081 297 7253 TE KOOP Vineta - Swakopmund Ext.8 2 Huise op 1 Erf , size 982m² 1ste huis: 4 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers (one on-suite), sit/eet/studeer kamer.

Kombuis. 3 Garages.

Binne en buite braai. BIC. Eie Groot Tuin.

2de huis: Dubbelverdieping, bo 3 slaapkamers, 2 badkamers (one on-suite). BIC, Balcon. Onder het 'n gaste toilet, oopplan pragtige kombuis met sitkamer en binne braai. 1 groot garage. Buite bediende kamer, eie jaarts. Klein tuin en ingang.

Alles is loop afstand van die waterfront af.

N$3miljoen Excl transfer costs. Geen kommissie Kontak: 081 786 0089

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Our friendly agents standing by whether you are selling or buying.

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PROPERTIES FOR SALE Walvis Bay Weighbridge 2 x 412.5m² Warehouses for sale!

N$ 3 646 250.00 each To avoid disappointment reserve yours now!

Claudia 0816051984

WALVIS BAY - LAGOON 2 x Bachelor's flats with garage in safe complex.

Within walking distance from the lagoon!

N$ 645 000-00 each.

Joey 0812780518

PROPERTIES TO RENT Bachelor flat(outside room) available Water & electricity included - NS2700 N$1000 deposit nonrefundable, Kuisebmond near Duinesig 081 228 8303 TO LET: Long Beach Eco Village. Dolphin Park: 2 Bedroom flat all rooms with BIC. Bathroom, Open plan kitchen with BIC and stove. Open plan lounge.

Garage. DSTV, fully furnished.

N$8000.00 + deposit.

W/L Included.

Contact: 081673 2664 TO RENT: Newly built 1 bedroom flat to rent. Narraville Open plan kitchen, BIC, with bathroom.

W/E incl.

N$ 3 500.00 p/m Deposit N$ 3 500.00 Available immediately.

Contact Mervyn: 081 288 4471 081 377 2620 TO RENT:Kuisebmond.

Room available to rent Private shower and toilet.

Sharing mini kitchen.

Preferably for single working tenant male.

N$ 1 900.00 and N$ 1 500.00 deposit Contact: 081 753 3213 VILLA THULANI FLATS: 2x 3 bedroom house N$ 5 800.00 p/m plus deposit 1x bachelor flat N$ 2 300.00 plus deposit.

Lalandi Flat - Long beach Fully furnished, bachelors flat N$ 2 800.00 p/m Deposit.

Contact Lorinda: 081 373 8678 TO RENT: Ocean view Swakop: 2 Bedroom flat, kitchen, Open plan living room. BIC. Separate entrance.

N$6000.00 W/L Incl.

Contact: 081 829 6779

CLOSING TIME: 10:00 day prior to publication

PROPERTIES TO RENT

PROPERTIES TO RENT

Vogelstrand: Town House - Sea View 5 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms Lounge, Kitchen Double Garage 2 x Inner court yards N$ 12,000 p/m

MAHETAGO Inside rooms: one with built in cupboards and bathroom @ N$2200, 2nd room @N$1600.

Deposit required.

Water incl.

Electricity Prepaid.

Contact: 0853101660 0813704266.

Ocean view - very spacious town house 3 Bedrooms 2 ½Bathrooms Double Garage, Lounge, Kitchen, Own court yard N$ 8,470.00 Ocean view 3 Bedroom , 2 ½ Bathrooms, Lounge, kitchen, Garage N$ 7 000 Centre town : 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Lounge kitchen Sea view balcony Garage - N$ 6050 Centre Town : 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Lounge Kitchen Double Garage N$ 7 800 Ocean view - Modern up market house 5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms Lounge x2, Kitchen Scullery, Laundry 4 Garages - N$ 25,000 For Sale - ocean view 3 Bedroom town house N$ 1, 150 000 TO LET- Mondesa 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Lounge, Kitchen Garage - N$5,200.00 VINETA Bachelor flats/ One bedroom Flats N$2800-N$3000 Exclusive and Elite Estates Diana Mc Clune Cell: 081 124 0933 Tel: (064) 402 439 Fax: (064) 402 471 Email: eeestates@gmail .com MALAKIA PROPERTY TO LET TULINAWA, SWAKOPMUND 2Bedrooms, 2bathrooms Kitchen and Lounge Boundary wall N$4500.00 W/Incl VINETA EXT 15 Bachelor flat Garage N$4500.00 W/ Incl Malakia: 081 297 7253 Email: malakiaproperties@yah oo.com TO RENT: One bedroom flat for N$ 1 700.00 p/m With a toilet and shoer in each lat.

Water incl.

Electricity will be shared by 4.

Contact Elize: 081 619 6795

FLAT TO RENT Mondesa - Swakop: 1 bedroom flat with garage. BIC. N$3750.00 + deposit N$3750 neg. W/L Incl.

Contact: 081 261 8487 TO RENT: Narraville 1 bedroom flat with kitchen for rental. Own toilet and shower.

Water incl.

Pre paid electricity.

N$ 2 800.00 plus N$ 1 800.00 deposit Contact: 081 718 1105 TUKA PROPERTIES CC TO LET Mondesa-Oletweni · 2 bedrooms house, open plan kitchen, bathroom and single garage for N$ 4200.00 Water incl. with prepaid electricity.

Mondesa · 2 bedrooms house, open plan kitchen, BIC, 2 Bathrooms & garage for N$ 4800.00 water included and Electricity Exclusive Mondesa- Mondi Haven 2 Bedrooms flat, 2 Bathrooms, kitchen & sitting room with single garage for N$ 4800.00 water & electricity exclusive For more info call 081 241 5447 064-461217 Email: info@tukaproperties.c om Website: tukaproperties.com TO RENT: 3 bedroom house to rent in Narraville Entrance of Narraville With double garage Immediately available Contact: 081 148 2522 081 124 5120 House to let in Ocean View 3 Bedrooms 2 ½ Bathrooms Open-plan kitchen and living area Small courtyard Double Garage No pets Rent N$ 8 000.00 per month, excluding water and electricity Contact Namib Estates: Tel 404267

PROPERTIES WANTED

CARS CARS FOR SALE: 2005 Ford Ranger 2.5 Diesel difflock.

210 000km Bakkie in good condition.

N$80 000.00 (neg) Contact: 081 261 8487 FOR SALE: Toyota D/Cab 4x4 Diesel.

3L, 2014 Model.

42 000km. Automatic.

White in colour.

N$410 000.00 Lindy: 081 180 0909

WANTED WANTED: Urgently looking for a daily lift from Swakopmund to Walvis Bay and back.

Pick up in afternoon Between 16:00 + 17:00 Contact: 081 143 7212

CARS FOR SALE: 2013 FORD KUGA, Ambiente moondust silver, 40 000km, N$ 259 000.00 Contact: 0812575183 FOR SALE:

Mercedez 200 C Compresor 2002 model In Excellent Condition Price N$75,000.00 negotiable Cell: 0813944026

FOR SALE: 2000 Jeep Cherokee limited 4.7L Overall in good condition. New tyres.

Engine needs attention.

N$50 000.00 as is.

Andre Meyer: 081 128 2928 FOR SALE Suzuki Jimny 4X4 (2011) 84 000 km, N$159 000.00 (neg) Rust proof, tinted windows, brand new allterrain tyres, full service history Call 081 147 4427 FOR SALE: 2011 Ford Figo 1.4 Ambiente Good condition 27 000 km Alloy wheels, tinted windows N$ 89 000.00 neg.

Contact Rodrick: 081 129 3999

FOR SALE Toyota Raider 1998 model. 4x4 S/C. 2.4 Diesel. 175 000km. With extras.

Price: N$72 000.00 2005 model caddy.

110 000km. With extras.

Price: N$48 000.00 Contact 0817195829

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE For sale: GREENSPORT Jumbo tent 3x3x2.5m.

N$4000-00 o.n.c.o.

Phone 081 127 3022 FOR SALE: Body Sculpture Speed Bike BC4730M Spinning bicycle Very Good condition.

Valued at N$15 000.00 Will accept N$8000.00 onco Low mileage Whirlpool Super Capacity Plus Washer (heavy Duty) Good condition, serviced.

Inlet pipes missing Will accept N$1500.00 onco King size sealy mattress and base set. Used. Good condition.

Will accept N$1500.00 Onco Contact: 081 243 3447 FOR SALE: 1x BOSCH automatic washing machine has rust but still in good working condition N$350.00 4x Defy 600 SSU buildin oven HUB & Extractor fan N$1850.00 each just like new 1x AEG Lavamat 505N automatic washing machine just like new.

N$850.00 1x Kelvinator tumble dryer good working condition N$500.00 4x Tyres 205/55/16 good condition 70% N$250 each 1x Glass front display double door drinks fridge N$3850.00 2x Shower panel (new) N$450.00each 20x Stainless steel kitchen sink double & single from N$280.00 each. (New) Plumbing and building suppliers at 50% discount.

Contact: 081 567 4522

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE AANDAG, TE KOOP: 1x Trailer (karet)binne & buite gerubberised 1x elektriese menger (sament) met 4x steunforms 1x Deepfreezer (410 l) groot 1x swembad Kontak: 081 203 3343 FOR SALE: 3x 12m insulated containers without cooling units N$ 35 000.00 each Contact: 081 289 5700 FOR SALE: 2x 150 cc automatic quad bikes N$ 10 000.00 each Contact: 081 289 5700

ACCOMMODATION

HOUSEHOLD/ FURNITURE FOR SALE: Leather lounge suite N$5000.00 Camping cot N$500.00 Security door N$300.00 Lounge cupboards N$3000.00 Contact: 081 127 6104

ANIMALS Een bruin Labrador reuntjie te koop: n$ 3000 en een goue Labrador reuntjie: n$ 2000. Sewe weke oud, eerste inspuitings gegee.

081 251 0382 FOR SALE: 50 skaap ooie te koop vir N$ 750 to N$ 850 naby Usakos Kontak: 081 381 8220 081 269 2835

NOTICES

LA - T BED AND BREAKFAST 23 Marlyn Cresent St Kuisebmond Beautiful secure rooms with en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, WIFI, secure parking.

Contact: 081 426 0528 081 628 0561

Courtnymegan@gmail.com

VACANCIES C-POINT INVESTMENT CC Looking for a: TOUR GUIDE Requirements: - National Guiding Certificate - Valid Drivers licence (PDP) Contact: 081 334 1099 Closing date: 9 April 2015 Gecko Mining (Pty) Ltd is recruiting for the following reliable and experienced workers for a 2 month fixed term contract For a project ±50km north of Henties Bay: 4x STEELFIXERS 4x SHUTTERHANDS 4x CONCRETEHANDS Requirements: · 3 year's previous construction site Experience. · Excellent practical skills. · Good level of fitness. · Understanding of health and safety issues. · Namibian ID. Preference will be given to Henties Bay residents.

Closing Date: TUESDAY, 7 APRIL 2015 Please send your letter of application and CV to hr@gecko.na and clearly indicate which position you apply for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

VACANCY: I am looking for a Driving School Instructor / Driver.

For more info contact: 081 673 2664

VACANCIES VACANCIES KB Designs Architect & Associates are based in Walvis Bay, Namibia.

1.Architect (B. Arch.

Degree) Requirements 1.Qualified candidates who are willing to commit to a long term employment.

2.ArchCad 18 literate (Advanced level) 3.Artlantis 5.1 literate (Advanced level) 4.Minimum 8 years' experience Salary will be based on experience and Namibia Institute for Architects salary scale.

Interested candidates should forward their CV's to: info@kbdarchitects.com For more information about our firm: www.kbdarchitects.com Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Vacancy: Full time nanny required: Minimum 10yrs experience English speaking, 35 yrs/older Live in and able to work overtime at short notice

CARS

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.

Read Isaiah 43 Read Isaiah

SITUATION WANTED Ek is opsoek na werk vir die hele week of 2 - 3 dae n week. Kan enige tyd begin.

Kontak: 081 469 6035/081 484 7493 Jonas: I am looking for driving work, Supervisor or Management position at Security or Tour Guide job in Swakopmund. I have 15 years of expe-rience in Driving, 10 years experience in Police work and 3 years experience in Guiding. I have a National Certificate Police science Polytechnic and NATH national certificate level 3 Guiding.

Contact: 081 652 4177

Email cvs to ml@fsholdings.com

VACANCY BAKER CONFECTIONER

I am looking for domestic work, Mondays to Fridays in Swakopmund.

Contact: 081 040 5667

Earn extra cash!

Sell AVON The No.1 Direct selling beauty company in the world.

Call 0812553924 or lanactz@gmail.com AVAILABILTY: A woman is available to anyone who has any relief work available Heike Beckmann 081 344 9000

TO HIRE FOR HIRE: Trailer N$ 5 000.00 p/m Contact: 081 308 3963

Hire a 5ton Skip Bin Call:081 617 7306 Omakolokoto Skip Bin Rentals & Sales

THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK Thursday- Isaiah 43:19 (NIV)

I am a young lady aged 29 urgently looking for a job in Swakopmund. Any type of job. I have basic computer skills.

Contact: 081 207 7273

Must have at least 3 years experience with credible references.

Must be able to start immediately.

Starting salary: N$5000.00 per month Swakopmund: Riteway Service Station Tel: 081 575 7060

CLOSING TIME: 10:00 day prior to publication

Maria Kasemba: Ek is opsoek na huiswerk. Ek is 33 jaar oud. Maandae tot Vrydae. Kontak: 081 464 5701/081333 6932 JOB WANTED: A 26-yearold lady is looking for domestic work in Walvis Bay. Cleaning or any other general work.

Call: 081 719 5480 WERK GESOEK: ‘N 38jarige dame is opsoek na strykwerk vir 3 dae stryk en 2 dae huis skoon-maak werk per week. Het ondervinding.

Kontak: 081 488 4641 JOB WANTED:We are two girls looking for domestic work. We are very hardworking girls. Can be for the whole week or even 2 / 3 days if you need us.

Beverly: 081 676 2450 Queen: 081 625 3918 JOB WANTED: Looking for domestic work in Walvis Bay, Langstrand or Swakopmund. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Contact: 081 466 0407 JOB WANTED: A 21-yearold lady is looking for domestic work or office cleaning.

Stays in Walvis Bay. Ready to start immediately.

Contact: 081 436 6490 JOB WANTED: Urgently looking for domestic work.

I am 25-years-old and can work for 5 days a week. Can speak English and is ready to start immediately.

Contact: 081 349 1952

Friday- Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV) Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."Read Deuteronomy 31Read Deuteronomy SaturdayJeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Read Jeremiah 29 Read Jeremiah Sunday- Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Bless the Lord Psalms 134 Behold now, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, you that stand by night in the house of the Lord.

Lift up your hands in the holy place and bless the Lord; the Lord who made heaven and earth bless you out of Zion.

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Russel James Nash MEMORIAL SERVICE:

Friday 3 April 2015 19:00 at house no.188 Sam Nujoma Avenue, Narraville

FUNERAL:

Saturday 4 April 2015 08:00 at home 09:00 from St Saviours Anglican Church, Narraville Enquiries: 081 699 6768 (Bronwyn)/081 670 4408 (Jasmine) Russel, those special memories of you will always bring a smile if only we could have you back for just a little while.

Then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do. The fact that you are no longer here will always cause us pain but you are in our hearts.

Till we meet again.

From: your lifetime partner, Julene

God saw him getting tired and a cure was not to be.

He wrapped him in his loving arms and whispered come with me. He suffered much in his silence, his spirit did not bend, he faced his pain with courage until the very end. He tried so hard to stay with us but his fight was not in vain. God took him from his loving home and freed him from the pain.

From your loving mother

We cried when you passed away. We still cry today, although we love you dearly we couldn't make you stay. A Golden heart stopped beating.

Love: Clarence, Bronwyn, Children & Grandchildren Deep in our hearts a memory is kept of the one we love and never forget.

Till we meet again our brother and uncle

From: James, Josephine, Children & Grandchildren

Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end they simply mean we'll miss you until we meet again.

Malla, Irma & Children

Russel jou stem is stil, jou plek is leeg maar ons berus ons met die wete dat jy op 'n veilige plek is, waar daar geen pyn en

lyding meer is nie. Wat die Here gedoen het is welgedaan. Till we meet again in Heaven.

Thea, Raymond, Maxine & Tiaan

May Christ who called you take you to Himself, may Angels lead you to Abraham’s side. Give him eternal rest O Lord and may your light shine upon him forever.

Loving memory From: Luke, Estelle, Nic & Gratiano

Uncle Russel, we thought of you today but that is nothing new, we thought about you yesterday and days before that too, we think of you in silence and often speak your name.

Now all we have is memories and have you in our hearts.

From: Sais (Ashwin) & Lenesia.

* 05.08.1958 + 25.03.2015 TO MY DAD If I knew as a child what I know now, Dad I probably wouldn't have made things so hard for you I would have understood that you were looking out for my best interest. Even though it may not have seemed so at the time I would have known how difficult it is to let go, to stand back and let someone you love learn from their mistakes. I would have realised how fortunate I was to have a father who was always there for me, even after an argument, even after I said things I shouldn't have.

While it's too late for a lot of things it's not to late for me to tell you that I appreciate how loving you are, how giving you've always been and that even though I may not always be good at showing it I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH From your Daughter Jasmine & Grandson Julio

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Namibia triumphs at African qualification tourney in South Africa Namibia's cricket national team has won the Pepsi ICC T20 African Division Qualifiers for the 2016 World Cup in India courtesy of an emphatic 30-run victory in their last encounter against Kenya on Wednesday in South Africa.

The win meant that the Eagles moved past the Kenya, who were without a single loss until Wednesday, to take the top honours.

The Namibian's will now play against the other 13 regional qualifiers at the next qualifying round starting 6 July in Scotland and Ireland.

From the 14 teams, the top 6 qualifiers will progress to the next round, where they will meet the 9th and 10th ranked Full Members in the ICC T20I Championship table as on 30 April 2014.

It was a do or die match against Ken-

ya and they surely stepped up to the plate.

The men of national coach Doug Watson posted a challenging 166/9 after 20 overs in big part thanks to 61 runs off 48 balls from Craig Williams.

They were also well supported by Gerhard Erasmus who scored a quick 41 runs off 27 deliveries.

In response, Kenya were only able to post 136/8 in their 20 overs. Louis Klazinga showed great skill by taking 3 wickets in his 4 overs.

Namibia had laid a good foundation as they hammered Ghana by 90 runs in their opening match last

J J Smit week. Scoring a solid proved too much for Gerrie Snyman was 157/4 after 20 overs the West Africans. outstanding for the eagles as he scored 45 off 27 balls, while JP Kotze smashed 40 off 18 balls.

In reply Ghana could only muster 67/6 in their 20 overs. Spin bowler Bernhard Scholtz led the attack with 2/8 in his 4 overs.

The very next day Botswana would suffer the same fate as the Namibian neighbours were beat with 61 runs. Snyman proved that his remarkable achievement against Ghana wasn't a one-day

fluke.

He again scored an impressive score of 59 off 30 balls, helping his team to post a strong 149/5.

Botswana was then bowled out for a mere 88 thanks to an all round bowling performance by the team.

Two wickets a piece for JJ Smit, Sarel Burger, Gerrie Snyman and Bernhard Scholtz was enough to get the Namibians home.

They continued their strong performances on Sunday, beating Tanzania by 42 runs.

Namibia put on 142 runs thanks to a 68 off

55 by Raymond van Schoor.

In response Tanzania could only put together 100/9 in their 20 overs.

Louis Klazinga and Craig Williams each took 3 wickets.

Unfortunately Namibia couldn't maintain their winning streak against a strong Ugandan side on Tuesday.

They posted 144 in their 20 overs.

However Uganda didn't crumble as they scored the winning runs off the second last ball of the match with 7 wickets down.

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sport@namibtimes.net or call Leandrea Louw at 081 621 7807

Sarel Burger

Walvis Bay Golf Club News

Saturday was a very quiet day after the WBPHS successful fundraiser.

Only 19 players showed up for the day's event that was

sponsored by the club.

T h e WA K A a l s o attracted a lot of our regular players, but we expected it to be quiet.

The average scores were around 33 points with the lowest our

newest non-smoker Pieter Heunis.

Well done Oom Piet with keeping the tobacco away.

Jonas Niilinge took top honours with 44 points followed by Wayne

Hart on 43 and 3rd Peet Botha also 43 points.

Big thank you to Schalk van Wyk that sponsored the brotchens and wors last Wednesday.

Very nice gesture and it

was well appreciated by all.

Coming up: 3 April: Club Closed Easter Friday 4 April: No official competition. Club open from 08:0021:00 5 April: Club Open from 10:00 -17:00

6 April: Club Closed Easter Monday 10 April: Night at The Races, more info to follow.

11 April: PISCS Medal.

Wasps from Windhoek to visit us 18 April: Fox Designs Format to be confirmed 25 April: Nostalgia-

Tickets available at the bar- 50 tickets @ N$ 75.00 per ticket Those who travel this weekend, safe journey and return safe and rested.

See you on the fairways!

28 NAMIB TIMES

Foto deur Leandrea Louw

2 APRIL 2015

Walvisbaai Visfees Rugbytoernooi skop af Sportverslaggewer

Die Walvisbaai Visfees Rugbytoernooi word Saterdag op die Narraville Stadion gespeel. Western Suburbs, die verdedigende kampioen, sal tesame met Walvisbaai en Kudus 1 en 2 sake uitspook om te sien wie met die eerste prys van N$20 000 gaan wegstap.

Altesaam N$40 000 se prysgeld is op die spel.

Die toernooi is wel nie so groot soos laasjaar nie omdat 'n tekort aan verblyf, en die feit dat Rehoboth Rugbyklub ook hul Paasnaweek toernooi aanbied, 'n paar spanne op die laaste nippertjie laat onttrek het.

Nietemin word lekker hardlooprugby verwag en ses klipharde wedstryde van 15 minute aan ‘n kant wag vir rugbyliefhebbers.

Die laaste wedstryd van die dag tussen Western Suburbs en Kudus 1 kan as alles volgens plan verloop ook die bepalen-

de wedstryd wees oor wie met die gesogte prysgeld gaan wegstap alhoewel Walvisbaai ook 'n sterk aanspraakmaker op die titel is.

Verversings sal deur die dag te koop wees. Hekgeld is N$20.00 per persoon, N$10.00 per motor en N$10.00 per skolier.

Program:

Kudus 2 vs Western Suburbs Walvisbaai vs Kudus 1 Tjokker Rugby Kudus 1 vs Kudus 2 Western Suburbs vs Walvisbaai Tjokker Rugby Kudus 2 vs Walvisbaai Kudus 1 vs Western Suburbs

11:00 – 11:35 11:40 – 12:15 13:10 – 13:45 13:50 – 14:25 15:20 – 15:55 16:00 – 16:35

Arrows ready to show who’s Boss Leandrea Louw

Photo by Leandrea Louw

Eleven Arrows and African Stars became the first two sides to reach the semi-finals of the Bidvest Namibia Cup after beating their respective opponents at the Sam Nujoma Stadium last week Saturday.

Stars defeated the Young Chiefs with a score of 3-1 and Arrows beat Citizens 4-2 on penalties after the match had ended in a draw.

Arrows coach, Dankie Hepundjua, said that his boys deserve the win. “It really came as a surprise to many that Arrows reached the semi-finals.

Although these guys are still young, they have worked hard and dedicated themselves to the game, for them to have come this far”.

“Our next goal is to progress to the next round, and we are indeed positive as the guys are hard at work”.

They will play a remainder of 4 matches before the match of

the semi-finals of the Bidvest Namibia Cup will take place over the weekend of 24-26 April.

The Arrows will battle it out next week here in Walvis Bay against the Pirates and Mighty Gunners, in the Premier League Games, and then again against Unam and Black Africa.