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The CEO of the Walvis Bay Corridor Group, Mr Johny M Smith, and one of the Directors of the namib times, Dr Dean Kock, after they had themselves tested in the WBCG Roadside Clinic. The WBCG yesterday officially became a smart partner in the namib times-Pepfar HIV-Aids Campaign to promote HIV-Aids awareness in Erongo Read the article on Page 10

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Salt-strike successfully mediated Marshallino Beukes

Intervention from the Erongo Governor, Cleophas Mutjavikua and also President Hage Geingob, saw the four week long strike at Walvis Bay Salt Holdings come to an end this week, after the workers and company managed to reach an amicable agreement. Both the company and the employees’ bargaining unit, the Mine Workers Union of Namibia (MUN), yesterday expressed their sincere gratitude to the Governor for facilitating this agreePage 4 ment. President Geingob, Music at who visited the harbour

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town this week, reportedly told the Governor to sit down and keep discussing the matter with the two parties until an agreement was reached. In financial terms, the strike has been costly to all stakeholders, including the country, the company

and the employees. The strike initially started after the workers accused the company’s management of a discriminatory salary structure, illegal reduction of leave days and illegal reduction of medical aid, as their main concerns.

At the two-day meeting with the Governor as arbitrator it was established that the allegations of salary discrimination proved to be unjustified, and no adjustments in this regard were made as part of the agreement.

The agreement ensures that employees will receive an annual basic salary increase of 6,5% for 2015. The annual wage increase will be backdated to 1 March 2015. A means for a salary progression mechanism was also agreed upon,

and adjustments relating to this will be backdated to 1 May 2015. Previous conditions, laid down by the company, which initially infuriated the employees, were set aside and are not enclosed in the signed agreement. MUN Branch Continues on page 2

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After construction on the controversial Ocean Key luxury penthouse complex at Langstrand was stalled since the end of last year, all indications are that construction will start again, soon.

After President Hage Geingob’s visit to Walvis Bay on Tuesday morning, contractors have started with the servicing of the land in Narraville and are in dire need of volunteers to help A spokesperson at the Muthem with the project. The servicing of the preferred land started on Wednesday. Contractors were servicing the land when namib times visited. A spokesperson at the site (contractor) said that they currently have no volunteers but would need a lot of volunteers to start helping immediately.

“I am a contractor and the few people we have here all work under me. We have no volunteers at the moment, but would definitely make use of volunteers. There are of course procedures that will have to be followed when making use of volunteers but Continues on page 2

nicipality of Walvis Bay confirmed that they were informed that the project will go ahead, but could not say what the reason for the delay was. Rumours that the developers were looking for new investors, could also not be confirmed. The scaffolding and protective shade netting that

Workers at the Ocean Key building site busy removing rust from the scaffolding covered the main structure, as well as several smaller pre-fabricated structures, were removed. Workers were observed on site where they were

removing rust from the scaffolding pipes that were exposed to the harsh coastal climate. We were referred to a certain Mr Sean Zch Tan, who

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Salt-strike successfully mediated Continued from page 1 Chairman, Mr Nelson Jatamunua yesterday noted that some of the technical staff already resumed work yesterday, with the rest of the employees due to start work on Monday. He noted that a rehabilitation programme should be put in place, as tension between the employees and management were still looming, and the fear of victimisation against work-

ers who participated in the strike does exist. However, Jatamunua expressed their satisfaction with the reached agreement. He told namib times that the loss in salary of the workers was in the region of N$2 million, while the loss to the company could be as much as N$24 million. He said the agreement might in one or two in-

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Walvis Bay Salt Holdings stances, have delivered less than an initial offer from the company, but that in other instances they found it to be better. He said they had a marathon sitting onn Tuesday, and still two outstanding issues were discussed on Wednesday morning before the agreement was reached and signed. He said for 2016 they would receive an Inflation-

ary (CPI) increase on basic salary. In a press release, forwarded by Walvis Bay Salt Holdings yesterday, the managing director, Mr Andre Snyman, says “the Company’s directors and management are pleased that the parties could come to an amicable resolution, and wishes to acknowledge the contributions made by various authorities and go-

vernment officials to enable this final settlement. In particular, the company wishes to express its gratitude to the Governor of the Erongo Region, Honourable Cleophas Mutjavikua, who facilitated and eventually brought the parties to agreement remarks that the company’s immediate focus will be to ensure a safe return of all employees to a normal working environ-

ment.” According to the press release, in total two export vessel orders had to be declined, amounting to a loss in revenue to the country in excess of N$15 million. Snyman also remarked that as the business moves forward, the Company’s priorities will be to provide strong leadership and rebuild corporate cohesion.

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Continued from page 1 could only tell us at this major shareholders, Mr be, but at the time of going stage that they were remov- Günther Heimstadt, were to press there was no furing the rust from the scaf- asked to indicate when ther information available. folding and that it was all physical construction Mr Heimstadt’s son, Erich, Continued from page 1 he could say at the moment. would start and what the picked up his dad’s phone we will bring this under Affirmative Reposition- Both he and one of the new completion date would when namib times called their attention if people ing (AR) spokesperson, volunteer to help. I am Dimbulukeni Nauyoma certain that by Monday yeasterday, while he and we will have some more a technical committee information regarding this consisting of members of Leandrea Louw the AR movement, Goproject,” he said. When the newspaper vernment and municipal The Mayor of Walvis Bay, Ms Uillika Nambahu asked the Public Relations officials were marking warned the public to be careful of people within Officer of the Walvis Bay off plots in the Goreangab Municipality, Mr Kevin area to pave the way for the town who are registering people for what apAdams, about the pro- the first land clearing pears to be a housing scheme, this just after the ceedings of this project exercise in the capital. President Hage Geingob availed over 200 000 erhe said the President’s A massive urban land ven in Oshakati, Walvis Bay and Windhoek. She visit will culminate in the servicing project was eargave this warning at an ordinary Council meeting appoinment of a technical marked for the capital, committee to determine Oshakati and Walvis Bay held on Tuesday night at the Council Chambers. from 29 July until 5 Au- “While we do not have all ing demand for urban land the course of action. “For this to take effect, the gust 2015. the details as to whether the in Namibia. Municipality will also be The Swapo Party re- people behind this schemes The Government of Namibguided by the directives gional coordinator for require members of the pub- ia has committed itself to existence and a crucial veof the Ministry of Urban //Karas yesterday met lic to make funds available avail a total of 200 000 er- hicle for development and and Rural Development, with various tradition- to them upon registration or ven in the three above men- hence the swiftness from which are expected during al leaders in the region not, I would like to caution tioned towns. “Such a move the President to commence the course of this week. to consult on amicable whoever is behind such a has brought the cry for ur- with talks with the view to An official announcement and effective ways of ad- practice to desist from doing ban land on the top-agenda securing the requisite land will thus be made at a la- dressing land demands. so altogether or risk facing of government and aims to for such purpose. Matheus Mumbala ex- the full wrath of or law. ter stage,” he said. reinforce our values for hu- On the local level, the Muplained that the current At the same time warn all man dignity and inclusive- nicipal Council of Walvis During his visit the president looked at venues demand for urban land our members of the Walvis ness”. Bay remains committed where urban land will may result in demands Bay public to not get carried “This is a great victory for to this process and eagerly be cleared and serviced for, and possibly, occupa- away be people who prom- the people and leaders of await the finalizations of under the Massive Ur- tion of communal land in ises houses or land. Council the Republic of Namibia as modalities on how the proban Land Servicing Pro- future. has not authorized anyone we have demonstrated to the cess will be conducted.” ject. His visit was part of He said young peo- or company to conduct such entire world that as a gov- She also warned that public an amicable agreement ple were serious about exercises. ” ernment by the people and meetings were being carreached with the Affirm- forcefully taking land, She also reflected on the for the people, we are recep- ried out and being attended ative Repositioning (AR) while the police would President’s visit on Tuesday tive of the needs and aspira- by members of the commuhave had no choice morning to Walvis Bay, as tions for a better future. movement. nity without the prior and The President has told but to enforce the law. part of his trip taking him to Also in agreeing to make written knowledge and apthe media that he will Friday, 31 July, today, had Walvis Bay and Oshakati to land available the govern- proval of both the Municnot make promises about been set by the Affirma- look at possible land-sites in ment believes that land is an ipality of Walvis Bay and delivery dates for hous- tive Repositioning (AR) an effort to meeting the ris- important assets for human the Namibian Police. es, but would want it to movement for the occupabe done as soon as pos- tion of land countrywide. sible. He has also men- However, President Hage tioned that houses must Geingob and senior Cabbe affordable to everyone. inet ministers met with Marshallino Beukes After his visit to Walvis representatives of the AR Bay he left for Oshakati, last Friday, and Governwhich is the third town ment resolved to service Mr Philipus Heita, the Swapo Regional coordinator and Deputy Secretary for Secuinitially identified for land 200 000 erven country- rity and Safety in the Erongo Region, yesterday stressed that anybody who are associated (part of) the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) cannot be a member of the Swapo wide. servicing in Namibia. Meanwhile members of Mumbala urged tradition- Party, as they do not share the same aim and objectives. the public should bring al authorities to pre-empt Heita made this remark at Local Authority Elections, Government should acceltheir shovels, rakes and land demands and meet a Swapo consultative meet- set for the end of this year. erate the implementation other equipment to take Government halfway in ing at Swakopmund, where At the Central Committee of the programmes aimed part in the first day of the peacefully and proficienthe also gave feedback on meeting it was decided that at addressing the land issue land clearance exercise in ly addressing the ongoing the Swapo Central Com- the Swapo Party will dis- and continue to engage the Windhoek’s Goreangab land crisis. mittee’s meeting, which continue further engage- AR. area tomorrow, was the Addition reporting took place last week in ment with the AR and to Heita emphasised the fact invitation sent out by NAMPA Windhoek. suspend four members of that the reason for the susAt yesterday’s gathering he the Swapo Youth League, pension of the four Youth also noted that it is expect- namely Job Amupanda, League members was soleed from Swapo leaders and Dimbulukweni Nauyoma ly because of ill-discipline activists to play their part and George Kambala, as from their side. He also in mobilising the elector- well as the Youth League’s remarked, “allegations that ate, in order to ensure an secretary, Dr Elijah Ngura- Local Authorities only supContract workers who started servicing the land since “overwhelming victory” re. Furthermore it was con- plying their families and Wednesday in Narraville in the 2015 Regional and cluded that the Namibian friends with land should

for information yesterday, and said that his father was out of town on a hunting expedition, and that he would give him the message.

Mayor warns against so called ‘housing schemes’

“Such meetings are illegal in nature as it violates the law requiring that prior approval be obtained before a public meeting is convened. It must be further understood that such law aims to protect society from criminal elements who would target such gatherings to commit crimes and hence the need for police presence and protection. As such, I want to urge all organizations, unions and clubs intending to convene public meetings to do so within the confines for the law in order to avoid public disorder and ultimately chaos.”

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Mr Philipus Heita be followed up, as all Namibians should be provided with land, and not by means of nepotism.” He concluded by stating that Swapo membership is open to anybody, out of free will, as long as they accept the aim and objectives of the Party.

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Pensioners awaiting their higher grant

Some of the pensioners at the meeting

Pensioners in Erongo will receive their first, bigger pension cheque in the first week of August, including a payback amount of N$1 600, for the previous four months. Mr Samuel Thaniseb, of the Elders Association of Walvis Bay says the pensioners are excited and grateful for the relief because they really need it. Earlier this year the pensioners asked for a raise in the pension - the increase was granted from N$600 to N$1 000. On a recent meeting of

the Elders Association of Walvis Bay with the pensioners in Kuisebmond and Narraville, social workers addressed the pensioners and they were also briefed about several issues that influence their lives, under which the new electricity tariffs. Mr Stanley Norris, from Erongo Red, said that they

had investigated the amount of amps each registered pensioners uses. “We are here to help those, who uses 30 amps or less, not those who use more than 40 amps. Many did not know of this limitation.” He said that they had 'budgeted' for about 2 000 pensioners in the Erongo

Region but after the investigation, it transpired that the region has about 4 500 pensioners. Mr Norris also gave a few examples to explain to the pensioners that the fewer units used the less the increase would be on their electricity bills. He also gave a few tips to the seniors to save more money, either by using

energy saving bulbs or and a geyser blanket. The social worker from the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ms Adelheid Lekobane, told the pensioners at the meeting that the pension grant was there to help keep them healthy and alive. She also said that for those 60 years and older, treatment at State Hospitals and Clinics are free. “This places a lot of strain on our Government, that's why it is our responsibility to keep ourselves healthy”. She also spoke about alcoholism and drugs usage in Walvis Bay, especially amongst the youngsters, and told the elders of the community that they needed to be more rigorous towards the youth. “We need to motivate and empower the youth to do something with their lives. We need to encourage them to go and

study or work. Our elders play a huge role in our community and society”. She reminded them that they as social wokers were there to listen to all the elders' grievances and problems. “We are here for you, and our doors are always open.” Mr Samuel Thaniseb also briefed pensioners about the refuse charges on old age statements. They wrote a letter to the Municipality of Walvis Bay to reduce the existing tariffs of N$7.50 to N$5.00. They also asked the Municipality to decrease the existing water

Leandrea Louw tariffs. Another issue, they discussed at the meeting, was the shebeens which are operating late into the night, and are usually the places where crime take place. “We are doing everything in our power to help the pensioners. We are also going to have a committee which will help the locals with food and daily necessities, Mr Thaniseb said. When namib times spoke to Mr Thaniseb earlier this week, he said they had not yet received any feedback on the letter to the municipality.

Mr Samuel Thaniseb, (far left) with the translator and Mr Stanley Norris from Erongo Red

“Education is no more limited to classrooms” - Erongo Director of Education, John /Awaseb

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The Erongo Director of Education John /Awaseb thanked Omeva Yerongo Fishing CC for their donation of 30 computers with a server to Immanuel Ruiters Primary School in Kuisebmond, at the inauguration ceremony of the School's Resource Centre on Wednesday. According to /Awaseb, computer technology has enabled teachers to make their lessons more interactive and therefore more interesting and rewarding. “Education is no more limited to classrooms as it has reached far and wide, thanks to the computer technology”. He added that the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) such as internet applications, CDROMs, video technology and various com-

puter attachments and software programs have caused many changes in society. /Awaseb said that the impact on education is just beginning to be felt, as teachers integrate this new technology in their teaching. “Many teachers will benefit from the use of powerpoint and other computer programs to improve their presentation of material to class. The Director of Education admitted that the resource centre for the school, especially the computers, has come at the right time.

“The Ministry is implementing the new curriculum right now for all the phases as part of the new reform; this includes technology as an integral component and schools are now going to offer a subject (ICT) for all the learners as from next year”. /Awaseb further added that full implementation is being hampered by insufficient development funds necessary to create fully integrated learning environment in all schools. He stated that mixing technology in the

classroom supports learning and builds the students' confidence and that incorporating technology in the curriculum gives students a sense of purpose and their attitude towards their education becomes positive. “All these benefits I have mentioned just now are possible at Immanuel Ruiters because of the computer centre that has been generously donated by Omeva Yerongo”. /Awaseb concluded by thanking Omeva Yerongo on behalf of the School

Board, learners, the staff of Immanuel Ruiters, himself and the entire region for their valuable donation that will change the lives of teachers and learners for the better.

Director of Education in the Erongo region, John /Awaseb (right) with the Principal of Immanuel Ruiters Primary School Mrs Kavendji (middle) with the Director of Omeva Yerongo Fishing CC, Philip Nashandi

The Omeva Yerongo Fishing Resource Centre at Immanuel Ruiters Primary School

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Man in court for perjury – after ‘stealing his own bed’ Mavourlene !Gaës

Festus Tjiuorokiza (32) made his first appearance in the Walvis Bay Magistrate’s court yesterday for opening false cases to the police, and lying under oath. The police have opened a case of perjury against Tjiuorokiza for making false statements and opening false cases, after he had filed a case claiming someone had stolen his bed.

Tjiuorokiza was granted bail of N$2 000 by Magistrate Sindano Liwoyo and will return to court on 9 September after he case was postponed to give him time to gain legal representation.

According to court records the accused allegedly opened a case at the Tutaleni Police station on 20 July this year. He claimed someone had broken into his shack in Swael Street Kuiseb-

mond between 17 and 20 July, alleging he was out of town at the time, and that his double bed worth N$5 600 was stolen. The report further states that the police, during their investigation, spoke

to Tjiuorokiza’s neighbours and heard from one of his neighbours, that it was the suspect himself who had been seen carrying his own bed out during the night.

Festus Tjiuorokiza after his appearance in court Photo by Simon Kopper Endjala) NAMPA

Chinese national arrested with rhino horns pleads guilty One of the three Chinese nationals caught with rhino horns and a leopard skin stashed in their luggage at Hosea Kutako International Airport pleaded guilty on Wednesday to two of the main charges levelled against him. try. However, Li entered a not guilty plea to the third main charge of contravening the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (Act Number 29) of 2004, which deals with money laundering and acquisition of proceeds of unlawful activities. The Chinese national also denied all the alternative counts to the three main charges, namely the alternative counts of unlawful dealing in controlled wildlife products; unlawful possession of wildlife products; money laundering and possession of wildlife products; as well as that of bringing into or taking out of Namibia proceeds of unlawful activities. Meanwhile, the other two Chinese nationals - Li Xiaoliang, 30; and Pu Xuexin, 49 - alongside the 40-year-old Wang Hui whom the

local police believe to be the kingpin in one of Namibia’s biggest rhino horn smuggling cases, denied any knowledge of all the allegations contained in the three main charges and the alternative counts. The three accused each entered a plea of not guilty to all the charges. Li Zhibing’s case is now being separately dealt with by the court from that of his fellow countrymen in order to allow the prosecution team to call witnesses to give evidence on behalf of the State. Earlier reports carried by local daily ‘Namibian Sun’ had it that Wang was arrested in May this year at the Windhoek Country Club Resort and Casino. Upon his arrest, accused Wang was immediately linked to the three Chinese men who were arrested with the 14 rhino horns at the

Hosea Kutako International Airport. In 2014, Li Zhibing, Li Xiaoliang and Pu gave evidence during their formal bail hearing that they would stay at the home of Wang in the town of Otjiwarongo if they were released on bail. Their bail request was, however, denied. Wang is also being investigated in connection with other poaching cases in Namibia. He has apparently been travelling between China and Namibia regularly, and when the investigating officers learnt that he was back in the country, they tracked him down at the Country Club in May this year where he was busy gambling. Wang is originally from Jang Su in China. While in Namibia, Wang was staying in Otjiwarongo where he owns the Happy Life

Court Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court report 22-27 July 2015 David David (30) appeared on a charge of malicious damage to property and a charge of housebreaking and the possession of impliments. The matter was postponed to 6 October for plea and trial. The accused is on bail. Gabriel Kamati (31) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 22 September for further investigation. The accused is in custody. Salom Erastus Namadi (43) appeared on a charge of reckless or negligent driving and a charge of failing to report an accident scene. The matter was postponed to 8 September for further investigation. The accused is on bail. Renchel Xaweb (21) appeared on a charge of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 8 September for further investigation. The accused is in custody. Matunga Jakobus (21) appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 4 August for bail application. The accused is in custody. Salom Nikodemus (25) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 25 August for plea and trial. The accused is in custody. Nathaniel Kwedhi (25) appeared on a charge of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter

was postponed to 25 August for further investigation. The accused is in custody. Immanuel Domingo (41) appeared on a charge of falsifying/counterfeiting license number or license mark and a charge of driving a motor vehicle which is not roadworthy. The matter was postponed to 4 August for plea. The accused is in custody. Garises Rihanna (31) and Fransina Nauses (24) both appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 25 August for the continuation of the trial. The suspects are on bail. Haitange Tulipomwene Namhindo (28) appeared on a charge of refusal to give breath/blood specimen. The matter was postponed to 3 September for plea and trial. The accused is on bail. Nashongo Samson Matias (23) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to commit a crime unknown to the state and a charge of trespassing. The matter was postponed to 15 October for plea and trial. The accused is on warning. Josef Ambinga (32) appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 26 October for plea and trial. The accused is on bail. Selma Uakumbua (19) appeared on a charge of possession of cocaine. The matter was postponed to 27 August for the suspect to gain legal representation. The accused is in custody.

Chinese nationals Li Zhibing (left), 53; and Pu Xuexin, 49; who were arrested at Hosea Kutako International on 24 March 2014 with 14 rhino horns and a leopard skin in their possession. The duo was arrested along with Li Xiaoliang, 30 (not pictured here). The three men want to be released on bail

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The three men were arrested by members of the Namibian Police Force's (NamPol) Protected Wildlife Resources Unit while they were on their way to Hong Kong via Johannesburg, South Africa in 2014. The 53-year-old Li Zhibing entered a guilty plea to the first main charge of contravening Namibia’s Controlled Wildlife Products and Trade Act (Act Number Nine) of 2008, in this case unlawful exportation or attempts to export controlled wildlife products (14 rhino horns worth more than N$2.3 million) out of the country. Li pleaded guilty to the second main charge of contravening the same Act, in this case of unlawful exportation or an attempt to export wildlife products (a leopard skin valued at N$50 000) out of the coun-

Arrested Chinese national Wang Hui, 40, who the Namibian Police Force believe to be the alleged ‘kingpin’ in one of Namibia’s biggest rhino horn smuggling cases. Wang appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday and returns to this court on 25 June. He was denied bail on Wednesday Import and Export Company. Windhoek-based defence lawyer, Orben Sibe-

ya appeared for the four Chinese nationals, while State Advocate, Simba Nduna appeared for the

prosecution.The hearing continued yesterday. NAMPA

“The community must be warned” Madelaine Laubscher Complaints surfaced this week regarding alleged cases where dogs are being used for money making schemes in Walvis Bay that the community should be alerted of, immediately. A trusted source said that the community of Walvis Bay, especially domestic workers and gardeners, must be made aware of a specific trend. “Chinese people are walking through different neighbourhoods, asking domestic workers or gardeners at the houses to buy dogs. There have been two such incidents since last week. Too many dogs go missing and too many suspicious persons are trying to make extra money this way, knowing that the Chinese will buy the dogs,” she said. A second case allegedly entails two homeless persons somehow finding dogs and then wanting a reward before returning the dogs. Another source said this has become a huge problem for the Walvis Bay SPCA. “A member of the SPCA was on her way to work when she noticed the two homeless men walking with a Labrador that she could clearly see did not belong to them. Since she is from the SPCA, she asked them what they were doing with the dog. In their response they said they found the dog and are looking for the

The two suspect persons allegedly demanding rewards owner in order to get a reward. She told them she is from the SPCA and will take the dog and find the owner. They demanded that she should give them a reward if she takes the dog. She stood her ground and took the dog to the SPCA. The owner of the dog fetched it soon after. Later that day, these same men arrived at the SPCA, demanding that they be given a reward. They were

informed that they cannot get a reward from the SPCA. They subsequently left her a rude message on the SPCA clipboard containing foul language,” the source said. According to these sources the community must be warned about these trends as too many dogs are suffering the consequences. “Please inform the Walvis Bay SPCA immediately if any such activities are suspected,” she concluded.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Walvis Bay Council Approvals for July Leandrea Louw

At an ordinary council meeting held on Tuesday at the Kuisebmond Council Chambers, the following recommendations made by the Management Committee for July were approved. The Management Committee recommended that the Mayor, Ms Uilika Nambahu, be granted approval to serve on the 2015-2018 International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) Africa Executive Committee. Recycling Stalls: The Management Committee recommended to the Municipal Council new lease conditions pertaining to the recycling stalls at the landfill site. The lease agreements of all the recycling stalls presently being leased, that expired on 31 March 2015, were extended through a Tender Board meeting to 30 May 2015 and then again to 30 June 2015. The current practice is that the water and electricity consumption is included in the tendered amount. Some recyclers used the stalls for processing purposes which resulted in water – and or electricity costs that were more than the lease amount payable to Council. The original purpose of the stalls was to be a temporary collection point from where materials could be moved to a recycling plant and in most cases this is not the practice anymore. The recommendations made were that the current lease agreements of three existing recyclers, as well as future recyclers, be amended as follows: Recyclers must pay the Council approved tariff for an unserviced leased area, which is N$0,48 per m². Standard water metres and pre-paid electrical metres should be installed, if so required and on request, to allow each recycler to be responsible for his own water and electrical consumption and account. The amendments will be effective from 1 August and a presentation on the lessees that still owe Council in rentals, must be made to Council. Proposed township: The Management Committee also recommended that the Municipal Council approves of a proposed township establishment on Erf 5761 Kuisebmond (Extension 13). Erf 5761 is situated north of Kuisebmond and east of the planned

main Kusiebmond collector road. The erf is zoned as 'undetermined' and the size is approximately 10Ha. Erf 5761 is currently unserviced and not connected to any bulk infrastructure service networks. Water, sewer and electrical connection can be linked to the existing services of the adjacent existing and proposed residential erven. It is

currently undeveloped. There is no vegetation on the site. The area will need to be levelled through earth-works in order to bring it up to the same height as the existing Kuisebmond residential erven. Developing this site will therefore be cost-effective as there will be existing infrastructure on Erf 5765 Kuisebmond (extension 13).

It was recommended that Council grant approval for the layouts by the Townships Board in terms of Section 19 of the Townships and Division of Land Ordinance for the townships establishment on Erf 5761 Kuisebmond, comprising of ±217 erven and Remainder streets. It is also recommended that the power of attorney be issued for a

township establishment on erf 5761 to Stubenrauch Planning Consultants. Public Open Spaces: Lastly, the Management Committee recommend that the Municipal Council takes note of the current status of the Public Open Spaces in Walvis Bay. The public open spaces are new extensions and existing nei ghbourhoods are

created for the purpose of leisure parks for the communities. In terms of the layout guidelines, 6% - 10% of the total floor area of any new township establishment must be reserved for public open spaces. The existing public open spaces in the neighbourhoods must not be closed if no other public open space is found in the ratio of 100m².

It was recommended by the Management Council that Council take note of the current status of the public open spaces in Walvis Bay. A report will also be submitted to the Management Committee regarding all vacant erven zoned other than Public Open Spaces, belonging to Council.

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Obtaining Fishing

Permits WHY? The marine resources are limited and currently some of them are overfished or over collected. It is necessary that everybody uses them wisely and carefully to secure the future harvesting needs by protecting the stock. Quantity/number of marine resources harvestable, minimum size limits of fish and crayfish that can be caught, open season etc. help to manage stocks to avoid the total disappearance of some species in our waters. Do not leave bait or fish on the beach! Either take it home or return it to the sea. This food attracts scavengers like jackals and gulls that prey on other bio-diversity. When you are back home after the holiday, it also inflates the predator population. Where can you get a license for angling, crayfish diving & bait/mussels collection?

MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES

Swakopmund Office

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

Walvis Bay Office

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

Lüderitz Office

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

Henties Bay Office

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

Windhoek Office

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

Swakopmund Office

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

Walvis Bay Office

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

Where to Fish

Liesl Losper Albatross Task Force (ATF) Namibia held their 2nd ATF workshop on Wednesday on the implementation of the seabird bycatch mitigation measures. Representatives from all the fishing companies in Walvis Bay attended the workshop, to use this as a platform to discuss the regulations that will be implemented by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine resources (MFMR), and to learn how the ATF could be of assistance. The speakers were Dr Hannes Holtzhausen (MFMR), Bronwyn Maree (BirdLife South Africa) and Clemens Naomab (NNF). “This meeting was intended to provide information on current options of mitigation measures, to develop a collaborative plan to support the implementation of the measures, to identify an industry feedback procedure and consider options and strategies for monitoring compliance,” Naomab said to the namib

Representatives from different fishing companies in Walvis Bay with Dr Hannes Holtzhausen (MFMR), Bronwyn Maree (BirdLife South Africa) and Clemens Naomab (NNF) times. “The Namibian longline and trawl fisheries together represent a serious impact on the vulnerable seabird population, due to accidental mortality through interactions with fishing gear.” There are simple and effective measures that can rapidly reduce the scale of mortality in these fisheries and the Namibian Ministry of Fisheries and Marine resources has developed regulations to implement these meas-

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ures. BirdLife International and the Albatross Task Force support the introduction and implementation of these measures. “The regulations have not been implemented yet, they are currently with the legal team. We don’t have the exact date as to when they will be implemented. ATF plays the supporting role by providing training and creating awareness on seabird bycatch issues and best practice bycatch mitiga-

tion measures. We go on board the fishing vessels to collect the seabird bycatch data and also to demonstrate how to use the mitigation devices. The response has been overwhelmingly positive from the fishing industry side. More companies are keen to start using the mitigation measures on their vessels even before the regulations have been implemented. We see this as an extremely positive step towards reducing sea-

bird bycatch in Namibian fisheries,” Naomab said. Fishing industries say their main concern is that the mitigation measures on the fishing vessels will hinder or disturb the fishing process. Naomab replied, “The measures that are being implemented are based on globally recognised best practice and we are confident that they can be incorporated into daily fishery operations.”

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The Case Against Marine Phosphate Mining Nowhere in the world has a marine phosphate project ever been undertaken. Any country - despite knowing the probable negatives associated with marine mining will have to accept that they have become guinea pigs if they choose to open up the ocean under its custodianship. It must be remembered: each nation has the right to determine what is in its interest, and not be forced to sacrifice its marine life and fishing industry. Proponents of these marine projects expect blind eyes to be turned to all the negatives despite an abundance of testimony by internationally recognised experts who are raising red flags about these projects. They are disturbed. They are on record with their opposition to marine phosphate mining in all aspects. Their scientific research is backed by substantive arguments, supportive facts and field evidence – not sensationalism. In short, they are all firmly of the opinion that this type of mining will radically disturb the surface of the seabed, and surrounding water columns, resulting in conclusion that supply lines in the food chain will be permanently warped. Public debate on marine mining, and specifically phosphate mining, is not in its infancy. It is growing and gaining momentum slowly, but surely - to ever higher levels and with greater community involvement. Equally important: it is beginning to be seen on the radar screens of world leaders. A quarter-century ago those who began to warn of global-warming and climate change were a handful, often ridiculed and maligned. Yet they have shown the world that the bottom-up movement for change is real, and a force not to be ignored. Tackling a cause is an opportunity and not a burden. Ocean and coastal ecosystems are major assets. Like any asset they must be guarded, protected and properly

managed. They must be treasured. They give fruit to crucial social issues that nurture a common heritage of present and future generations. An existential threat is not needed to move people into action. But some experts have already spoken out forcefully against seabed mining, like Xavier Pastor, Executive Director of Oceana in Europe, who put it vey potently: “It is not simply because we possess the technology to mine the seabed or because it has now become economically feasible, that we should necessarily do it. It is a major political decision that citizens have a right, and duty to participate in. Will deepsea mining ensure a healthy and productive marine environment in the long term? The undeniable answer, is no”. The Global Ocean Commission's statement of 30 April 2014 noted this: “We are hopeful that under the leadership of the Holy Father, the Church will step up its reflection and action to contribute to a wiser use of marine resources.” Say a prayer for those who have to prepare the Holy Father's intended Encyclical on the Environment. That they be abundantly blessed with foresight and wisdom. Not for nothing did he tell his own followers that he had taken his name after St. Francis of Assisi - since, in the words of the Holy Father, St. Francis "… teaches us profound respect for the whole of creation and the protection of our environment, which all too often, instead of using for the good, we exploit greedily, to one another's detriment.” Marine phosphate projects have become the subject of real concern to all those who are anxious about the negative effects to be brought about by such mining in

the marine environment and the fishing industry in particular. A basic fact must be faced. One that the owners of these projects refuse to understand or accept: the ocean can't accommodate both a viable fishing industry and a disruptive mining exercise. It is either the one or the other to thrive – not both. To believe otherwise and use that as a lynchpin argument, illustrates the shallowness of the case presented to advance the projects on a near couldnot-care-less approach. The inept understanding of the marine environment is deeply worrying. Equally so the claim by proponents of these projects that they are concerned about sound marine environmental management. Citizens are perfectly aware of the fact that a well-managed fishing industry represents sustainable utilisation of a renewable resource, whereas seabed mining is highly destructive of the entire marine ecosystem. It represents finite exploitation of a nonrenewable resource at the expense of the renewable fishing resources which are of cardinal importance to the entire economy of a nation. To allow any of these projects to proceed is to gamble with a national treasure by placing its well-being at risk and the future of all the people it employs in jeopardy. The Namibian Cabinet decided on 17 September 2013 to place a moratorium on marine phosphate mining in Namibian coastal waters and that environmental clearances can be granted only after adequate research had been conducted. The Norwegian-based Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research (SINTEF) and the Institute of Marine Research (IMR) have been contracted to identify the scientific requirements to assess impacts of marine phosphate mining on the ocean environment. During its deliberations these researchers are

aware that this is a new industry with little knowledge or experience regarding impacts on the marine ecosystem from bulk seabed mining for the Namibian phosphate deposits (which a r e d i ff e r e n t f r o m marine phosphate deposits in other coastal areas in the world, including those off New Zealand). Concerns that have been raised by Namibian stakeholders are effects on sustainable fisheries, food safety, marine protected areas, and other marine species. And on the unknown long-term impacts this industry may have on the functioning of the marine ecosystem. The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations has declared marine phosphate mining “a serious threat to the marine and land environment, people and to the Namibian fishing industry as well as other sustainable industry.” The Namibian scientific studies are being carried out independently of any industry players: clearly to ensure that all assessments are based purely on science and not influenced by interests from any of the industries dependent on the marine environment. In no way will these institutions allow their studies to be influenced or undermined by comments that are scientifically irrelevant and questionable. Once the Namibian Government has a sound scientific foundation it will be well-informed for a political decision on the management of the Namibian coastal waters. On 11 February 2015 the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of New Zealand refused an application by Chatham Rock Phosphate Limited (CRP) for a marine consent to mine phosphorite nodules on the Chatham Rise. Namibia has a direct interest in this CRP application for the following reasons: it faces the same threat to its marine resources, and in Namibia CRP has a subsidiary company which has a clear focus on the nation's marine phosphates.

This is a profound decision. It is of monumental importance. It hammered home vital truths. It made incisive observations and pronouncements. The significance of this decision will not be realised immediately. Once it has been carefully read and digested, especially by those who still want to continue venturing into this unknown activity, all concerned will be struck by the thoroughness of this comprehensive analysis of all the issues at hand. Its impact will be felt far beyond New Zealand. For all involved with this issue it will give much food for thought. The bottom line was very simple: the evidence of impact was not persuasive enough as the research, although in many cases good baseline science, did not directly address the

impacts. Throughout CRP trivialized the impact on ocean ecosystems. CRP's reputation and what it stands for are now in tatters in New Zealand. With the baggage CRP now carries all in Namibia will be even more apprehensive about its involvement in Namibia and its intentions. CRP must thus rest assured that there will be no scope for it in Namibia to try and recover lost ground. For scientists the answer is: do what Namibia is doing - assess the impacts as thoroughly as possible beforehand, and then make a decision. New Zealand has already bravely led the way. These projects will have serious implications if they were to be allowed without proper and in depth research. They will make a mockery of the UN's slogan of "the oceans are the very foundations

of human life". The environment is not a disposable resource to be exploited and mined, and discarded. It must be preserved. FOREVER. Of all the threats looming over the planet now, one of the most alarming is the seemingly inexorable descent of the world's oceans into ecological perdition as human activities alter the basic chemistry of the seas. It is tragic. Action is essential to avoid future generations blaming us for our apathy in the face of well-reasoned warnings about the potential destruction of their heritage. If we are responsible we do know how not to disappoint them. Swakopmund Matters, Namibia 29 July 2015 (For Swakopmund Matters the environment of the Namibian coastline and its ocean matters) swakopmundmatters@ swakop.com

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President Geingob Visits Walvis Bay President Hage Geingob paid a quick visit to Walvis Bay where he looked at venues where urban land will be cleared and serviced under the Massive Urban Land Servicing Project. Alliano Van Rooyen This is what we have been waiting for a President for the people of Namibia and not one against us.Thank you for seeing the needs of your people. Toy Schoombee Yes let them use volunteers to build the houses and not contractors who cannot be paid. NHE is not even sorted out and they embark on another mass land scheme. Where will the infrastructure come from. Princess Lea GOD bless my PRESIDENT.I have never been proud.can’t wait to clean they very land my house will be built on now where are we meeting? Uno Swartbooi Lets give credit where due. Omake to the President. Joseph Hafyenanye Asblf I must also get one among thoze houses. Terra Nova I saluut our President! Karin Arndt Gewonder hoekom my seun skielik Canada toe is. Firstborn Inane Omaake.Viva.

Kanyetu Joseph Rundu should be next asseblief Waxx T Erastus Omake, omake. Stainly Enos Salute. Welmien Cloete Good Mr President enjoy your flights God Bless! Toni Timo Lange Amaake to tate Amanda Coetzer That word everybody does that mean white people too? Just wondering. Andelene Eksteen Asb ek is al jare op waglys togi wee boetie boetie storie dan gan kuier ek presedent by huis dat hy met jul afreken straf gani lig wees ni hoor! Jafet Kaitjirokere Omake! Viva my President. Keetmanshoop are also on the waiting list. Ingar Blankenberg Great Stuff! Epafras Nghii-yelekwa Mekondjo Omake! Very good commander in chief! Alex Muukua USAKOS here I come his exellency Dr HG Geingob. Marina Shilongo Mmm well done.

Letter to the Editor CALLING ‘SWAKOPMUND MATTERS’ TO ORDER The brief statement by Swakopmund Matters that appeared in the Namib Times dated 28 July 2015 (page 7 above) has reference. I had observed that on numerous occasions that the faceless and cowardice grouping calling themselves ‘Swakopmund Matters’ took upon themselves a duty to create confusion amongst the community of the coast. With this I am making reference to their question why the public participation of the Desert Rose development is to be held in Kuisebmond Community Hall, Walvis Bay. Firstly, the Desert Rose development is to be built within the Walvis Bay Jurisdiction, hence the meeting in Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay. I must add that for logical thinking by nature Kuisebmond stretches from the current Kuisebmond until the middle of the Swakopmund bridge, that include Dolphin Beach, Long Beach, Vierkantklip, and the beautiful Namib Desert. The mission of the so-called ‘Swakopmund Matters’ is either to criticizing and wanting to be leaders in matters of environment without due regarding to the economic developments of the coast. My humble advice is firstly to unmask themselves before the nation and engage the populace of the coast in constructive debates that lead to mutual understanding and good cooperation. I request the Owners and Editor of the Namib Times that for media good governance and democratic ethical standards not to allow the publication of the articles by

‘Swakopmund Matters’ until we know with whom we are dealing. Allowing them to continue with this will in future lead to anarchy and unnecessary stagnation in our economy. In the same breath you must not in future allow any article and/or letter by outside contributors without an authorised person and/or person who will be the contact person. I am also calling all progressive political parties, including the SWAPO Party, the governor, regional and local councillors, my progressive white friends, active lawyers and the youth to guard against the enemies of the state and progress. Let us embrace developments with sober minds and forge hands of progress. Lastly, I will not only stand up for this Desert Rose development because of my black colour but for the good and growth of our country, Namibia. See you at the public participation meeting! King Mandume Muatunga Former Mayor of Walvis Bay Proud Resident of Kuisebmond

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Swakopmund not "Kwêla Dorp van die Jaar" – but in Final Three Swakopmund was one of the three towns with the most votes in the "Kwêla Dorp van die Jaar" competition - but out of the three ( Middelburg in Mpumalanga, Wellington in the Boland in the Western Cape, and Swakopmund in Namibia) it was Middelburg that was announced as the winner! Chris Engels Swakopmund will always be the best town in the world to me, best town, best people, best food, best time. Norman Bester And the most expensive.with price hikes every easter and end of year. No

matter if fuel prices fall. Anke Cumming Beautiful picture. Julie Nell Laubscher Can’t imagine why! Swakop was an obvious winner.

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Namib Times - 1-5 Augustus in Namibië Wat Was 1 Augustus 1972: Ná die voorlegging van ‘n verslag deur die VN se sekretarisgeneraal Kurt Waldheim oor Suid-Afrika se beheer oor Namibië, bevestig die Veiligheidsraad dat Namibië die reg het om onafhanklik te word. 1975: Suidwes-Afrika se Kleurlingraad eis op sy eerste vergadering in Windhoek ekonomiese integrasie by die wit minderheid van die land. 1980: Die Suidwes-Afrika Gebiedsmag word gestig. 2 Augustus 1914: Met die uitbreek van die Eerste Wêreldoorlog laat weet die Duitse koloniale ministerie vir boere en burgers in Duits-Wes-Afrika om kalm te bly. 1915: Die Suid-Afrikaanse Spoorweg-administasie neem beheer oor van die spoorlyne in Suidwes-Afrika. 1978: Suid-Afrika se eerste minister BJ Vorster sê in ‘n skrywe aan die “kontakgroep” dat besprekings oor Walvisbaai onmiddellik sal lei tot die beëindiging van alle samesprekings oor die onafhanklikheid van Namibië. 1988: Brittanje erken dat hy ondanks ‘n verbod van die VN 1 100 ton uraan van Namibië af aangekoop het. 1988: Suid-Afrikaanse onderhandelaars in Genève stel voor dat ‘n wapenstilstand en die VN se Resolusie 435 onmiddellik aanvaar word vir die onafhanklikwording van Namibië op 1 November. Dit word deur Angola en Kuba verwerp. 3 Augustus 1927: Die kaai op Walvisbaai word amptelik geopen. 1941: President Hage Geingob, word in die distrik Grootfontein gebore. 4 Augustus 1999: Die president van Namibië, Sam Nujoma, kondig ‘n noodtoestand in die Caprivi af ná geweld die vorige week uitgebreek het toe rebelle onafhanklikheid vir die gebied geëis het. 5 Augustus 1925: Die Suidwes-Afrika grondwet word met sekere berperkte outonomiteit aanvaar.

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Die Dans van die Engele My vriend,

Ek was of liewer is bevoorreg om so bietjie foto’s te kan neem. Eintlik is dit saam met skryf een van die dinge wat ek droom ek eendag op ‘n reëndag meer voltyds sal kan doen. Ná ek dié foto geneem het tydens ons saamwees as familie om die jagvuur by Kajas naby Koos van Koës, het die beeld uit die foto vir my duidelik uitgestaan.

‘n Engel, of engele wat dans in die vlamme van die vuur. Jy kan natuurlik met jou eiese kreatiewe brein iets geheel anders raaksien wat fine met my is. Dit het my laat dink aan die beskerming van die mens deur die Vader waar ons baie keer bid dat die bloed van Jesus ons sal beskerm. Tog dink ek die Vader het iets anders gegee om ons te beskerm, Sy Woord is

nogal daaroor duidelik, en ons weet dit regtig nie. Hebreërs is ‘n besondere boek en in hoofstuk 1 lees ek die volgende vir jou vandag om te onthou om dit nie te vergeet om te onthou nie: Die engele is daar tot ons om ons te dien en te be-skerm. Presies hoe dit werk weet ek nie, maar dat dit so werk dat weet ek wel. Ek wens soms die Vader wil ons geestesoë so oop-

maak dat ons kan sien, soos Elia kan sien, dat God se Engele daar is, of was dit nou Elisa. Jy sal seker weet wie dit was. My gebed vir jou en my is dat ons bewus sal raak van die Engele van God rondom ons deur die Heilige Gees in ons. Groete van jou vrind Maroeti DD wat deel in die dans van die Engele.

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WBCG officially joins hands with the namib times-Pepfar HIV-Aids Campaign Liesl Losper

Yesterday the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) took hands with the namib times-Pepfar HIV-Aids Campaign to promote HIV-Aids awareness in Erongo.The Group has availed its HIV-testing facilities to the community where the people of the coast can get tested, to know their HIV-status. At this event, Mr Johny M Smith, CEO of the WBCG, and one of the Directors of namib times, Dr Dean Kock, had themselves tested to know their status. Afterwards, Smith said, “Between the Walvis Bay Corridor Group and the namib times we have been very fortunate that we can do this campaign together in partnership to create awareness.

We still believe there is a lot of awareness that needs to be created amongst the community in Walvis Bay. But this community of Walvis Bay also includes a lot of people coming from outside of Walvis Bay and in this process we are able to create a message about the HIV-Aids-test, and other types of tests you can do at this mobile clinic.” The WBCG is the prime

driver of self-sustaining HIV and AIDS/Wellness Workplace Programmes in the Namibian transport sector and across the SADC region. The WBCG has established a network of roadside wellness centres across the country, in collaboration with industry partners and the Ministry of Health and Social Services to provide HIV/AIDS and other primary health care related

services to mobile populations such as long distance truck drivers, sex workers and general border communities within close proximity of cross border areas. The wellness centres are established in the form of a container and attend to the health needs of the mobile populations and are conveniently located and occasionally open during hours when the mobile

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Done and dusted! populations are resting for the night and therefore have time to seek health services. They say they help public and private stakeholders to reach critical mobile populations at the heart of major health and safety issues. An electronic health passport system links all of the centres, so that treatment information can ‘travel’ with their clients. Part of their services include HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT), CD4 Count Measurements/Tests, STI screening and Treatment, Risk Reduction, Counselling, Social Behaviour Change and Communication Tools, Basic Primary Health Care, Hypertension/Blood Pressure Testing, Glucose (Sugar/ Diabetes) Testing, TB Screening, condom distribution and referrals to appropriate care and support services. “We realise that some people are not aware of

this facility, and our partnership with the namib times is to tell people that there is a facility that some of the community members, especially from the transport sector, that is easily accessible within the surrounding area where we are located. At the same time, though, the local community have access to this information in the local newspaper and that is why we have set up this partnership. If you want to get tested, you can come to our facility, and there is a very able and qualified nurse and team to assist with this process,” said Smith Kock says they’ve identified synergies between the two companies and realised that their objectives are the same. “The net effect of our combined efforts will render a more effective and comprehensive message reaching far beyond the borders of the Erongo region.”

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NID launches series of civic education workshops The Namibian Institute of Democracy (NID) in cooperation with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) started a series of civic education workshops countrywide on 23 July. community members as key building blocks of Namibian civil society and democracy. Amongst others, participants will learn about Namibia’s political structures and how to participate in civic processes through NID social networking sites. They will also be trained in the use of email and social platforms such as

Facebook and Twitter to voice their opinions through social media, Hishoono added. She noted that civic education plays an important role in creating informed and mature citizens who take part in social and political processes. NAMPA

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A media statement issued on Wednesday by NID Executive Director, Naita Hishoono said the venues and schedules of the workshops to be held between 27 July and 31 August 2015 will be announced on their Facebook page. The workshops are aimed at strengthening the self-confidence and political involvement of

Executive Director of Namibia Institute for Democracy Naita Hishoono

Govt considers Okavango River and desalination of sea water There are currently 14 water supply networks of the national water utility, Namibia Water Coporation (NamWater) which include: Berg Aukas-Grootfontein scheme; CaluequeOshakati canal; Dreigratsdrift-Skorpion Mine scheme; Grootfontein Omatako canal; Koichab Pan-Lüderitz scheme; Kuiseb-Mile7 scheme; NauteKeetmanshoop scheme; Omafo-Eenhana scheme; Omatako-Von Bach scheme; Omdel-Swakopmund scheme; Swakopmund-Langer Heinrich scheme; Swakopmund-Rössing scheme; Swakoppoort-Von Bach scheme; and Von BachWindhoek scheme. At a public meeting last week on long-term water solutions for the central areas of Namibia and the Cuvelai, Chris Brown from the Sustainable Solutions Trust said there are four short- to medium-term solutions or options, if implemented now, which will provide central Namibia with water for about eight years only. “There are just two longterm solutions or options for the central area, which is the abstraction from the Okavango River and desalinated sea water from the coast,” he noted. Desalination, also called desalting, is the process of removing dissolved salts from water, thus producing fresh water from seawater or brackish water. The Ministry of Agricul-

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Government is considering and investigating both the Okavango River and the desalination of sea water to determine the most secure and reliable long-term water sources for businesses and residents up to 2050. It is estimated that water taps in Namibia could run dry by June 2016 if urgent measures are not put in place to solve the problem.

Some Namibians have no toilets, no electricity and they have to draw water from great distances ture, Water and Forestry (MAWF), the Namibia Water Corporation (Namwater) and the City of Windhoek organised the event. Similar meetings already took place in Rundu and Oshakati last week. The objective of these events were to examine all feasible options for securing long-term water supply to the central area and the Cuvelai area of Namibia, where existing sources might become inadequate in the near future. Namibia needs about N$ 1, 5 billion to provide water to the country’s about 2.3 million inhabitants. Abstraction from the Okavango River was modelled to be activated only when shortfalls are expected from other sources such as dams, aquifers and reclamation plants. On commissioning during the year 2023, the river could withdraw about 25 million cubic metres. The maximum abstraction by 2050 for the Windhoek area would be about 61 million cubic metres, with additional demands from Otjiwarongo, Otjinene, Omaruru contingencies of 21 per cent. Developmental needs of the northeast of the Otjozondjupa Region and north of the Omaheke Region means that the abstraction from the

Okavango River by the year 2050 would be between 82 and 105 million cubic metres. This does not include any other branching lines or impacts of climate change, according to Brown. About desalination of sea water from the coast, Brown stated that it was not seriously considered before because of the costs involved in pumping water for up to 1 600 meters. Another constrain is also because Namibia does not have enough energy to pump the water from the coast. The volumes of desalinated water to Windhoek will be about 17 million cubic metres in the year 2023 and about 57 million cubic metres by the year 2050 – less than via the Okavango River because of fewer losses along the transfer system. “If the international community would be prepared to invest in Namibia but avoid abstraction from the Okavango River, then it could be feasible. “There are thus a number of important questions and challenges around abstraction from the Okavango River, and if another solution was available, that would be worth serious investigation,” Brown added. NAMPA

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Choir Music Back at School Level The Directorate Arts in the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has in a media release announced that it has managed to rejuvenate choir music at school level with their freshly introduced Regional Choir Competition. This competition has infused fire into this dying art form at school level, hoping to get school learners to give it the same interest as sport is getting. The competition has categories for Primary, Secondary and Youth Choirs with cash prize awards of N$10 000, N$5 000 and N$3 000 for the first three winners in each of the categories. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a huge investment the Directorate of Arts is making, hoping to buy back the passion and priority which choral music amongst young singers deserves as it is a Namibian tradition. The competition already delivered its first smiling winners in the Otjozondjupa, Omaheke, Zambezi, Kavango, Erongo and Oshana Regions.

The Omaheke Region can be singled out as the region showing the best interest and turn-up, with an exciting audience jostling for seats to enjoy what the Region's best choirs had to offer. With the competition road soon reaching its end, Oshikoto, Omusati and Ohangwena were in line on 17, 18 July, Karas and Hardap Region on 25 July, with Khomas Region on 1st August at the National Theater of Namibia in Windhoek. The Regional Choir Competition will have its Grand Finale scheduled for 12 September 2015 in

Windhoek with the Youth and Community Choirs Category battling for the Best Youth Choir status. For this event all winners of the Youth Choir category will travel to Windhoek for the Grand prizes of N$30 000, N$20 000 and N$10 000. â&#x20AC;&#x153; Schools in the remaining regions can still register for the respective regional competitions, having their stake in the pot of prize money. For more info you can send an email to eunaeb84@gmail.com or ivanscheffers@gmail.com to request for the rules and prescribed songs.

Tutaleni Primary School, Walvis Bay, Erongo Region

Participating choirs from Kavango East Region

High school category winners, Erongo Region

Dr Alpo Secondary School choir, Kavango East

Trans-kalahari Youth Choir, Gobabis, Omaheke Region

Flamingo Primary School Choir, Walvis Bay, Erongo

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Blue Moon July 31, 2015 The Mt Karaktoa eruption caused blue moons. When Mt Karaktoa erupted in 1883, the moon looked blue. The term ‘once in a blue Moon’ means that that something is very rare. But just how rare, depends on your definition. In astronomy, a Blue Moon is a full Moon, which doesn’t quite fit in with the months in our calendar. However, there are two completely different ways of calculating which full Moon is a Blue Moon. Blue Moon: The Full Explanation Two definitions 1. Blue Moon = The third full Moon in an astronomical season with 4 full Moons (versus the normal 3). 2. Blue Moon = The second full Moon in a month with two full Moons.

Next Blue Moon (2): (Second full Moon in a month). ● 31 July, 2015 ● 31 January, 2018 ● 31 March, 2018 ● 31 October, 2020 On theGoogle’s Moon Phase Pages, you’ll find your local and worldwide times and dates for both of the Blue Moon definitions, along with Moon Phases and lunations, Supermoons, and Black Moons. Why Two Definitions? The second definition came about after an article by hobby astronomer James Hugh Pruett (1886-1955) was published in the American magazine Sky and Telescope in 1946. He made a miscalculation, and claimed that any second full Moon in a calendar month is called a blue moon. His mistake was easily refuted, and a correc-

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There are two definitions of a Blue Moon in astronomy; both are a type of full moon. If the moon actually looks blue, it’s caused by a rare type of dust in the atmosphere.

Blue moon tion was printed soon after. But his mistake spread worldwide, possibly because his definition was much simpler than the original one. Today, it’s so common-

ly used that it would only be fair to call it a second definition, rather than a mistake. Next Blue Moon (1): (Third full Moon in a season with 4). ● 21 May, 2016

● 18 May, 2019 ● 22 August, 2021 ● 19 August, 2024 Defining the Original Blue Moon The correct, original definition is that a Blue Moon is the third full

Moon in an astronomical season with four full Moons. A normal year has four astronomical seasons - spring, summer, fall (autumn), and winter - with three months and normally

three full Moons each. When one of the astronomical seasons has four full Moons, instead of the normal three, the third full Moon is called a Blue Moon.

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EBank warns of fraudulent behaviour

EBank has warned the public of several banking and financial sector scams that are currently taking place. Fraudsters call or SMS members of the public claiming to offer services or sell goods based upon a deposit to be paid into an EBank account. Once the deposit is made, the fraudsters disappear without providing the goods or services promised. “We have experienced a few cases where members of the public are tricked into handing over their hard earned money to these

con-artists” said Jerry Elago, EBank’s Public Liaison Officer. “This is a concerning trend and we would like to warn ALL

members of the public to be on the lookout for such scams and always be vigilant when engaging in any such transactions,” he

added. One such scam involves the sale of goods, such as cars or cattle, advertised in the newspapers and on social media platforms. On calling the number advertised, the potential buyer is asked to deposit an amount into the ‘seller’s’ EBank account using a (legitimate) 8digit EBank ECode at a participating EBank retailer. Once deposited at the retailer, the money is immediately transferred into the ‘seller’s’ account, whereupon the fraudster disappears without the exchange of the promised goods or services. “We have also experienced a number of cases regarding bail money payments for trial awaiting prisoners. Family members are notified that a relative is in jail and request for urgent bail pay-

ment using an EBank ECode provided by the fraudster. Upon doing the deposit, the money disappears and no bail is settled or granted,” explains Mr Elago. “Sometimes the relative is not even in jail but the family are deceived into believing so.” More recently, scams have focused on individuals who have lost their loved ones and have placed an advert in the local newspapers for a tombstone unveiling or a death or funeral announcement. Once again the fraudsters will call the family and introduce themselves as employees of a reputable financial institution, bank or insurance company. They request for a deposit to be done into an EBank account in order for a funeral policy or death benefit claim in the name of the deceased to be paid out.

EBank has urged its clients and the general public to be vigilant at all times, specifically noting the following: ● Do not deposit money into any bank account in return for goods without knowing the seller and having the goods in front of you. ● Be cautious in all cases where you are requested to deposit funds using an ECode supplied by someone unknown to you. ● If you have been called by someone claiming to be from a bank or insurance company, first call that company and check the legitimacy of that policy or benefit, as well as the credentials of the person who called you. If in doubt or if you suspect you may have been defrauded, call the EBank Client Service Centre on 061 297 11 00 for assistance.

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“Giving back to the community”

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ENTERTAINMENT

WALVIS BAY

Madelaine Laubscher

Many people of the DRC informal settlement in Swakopmund received blankets and food on an event called “A Day of Giving.” According to Mrs Salimi Gerhard, who organised the event at the Democratic resettlement community (DRC) project centre, the event turned out to be a great success. “The Women in Entertainment (WIE), together with volunteers, fed a group of up to 100 people, both children and adults. WIE also surprised me. The group donated blankets and food to the little children that are being taken care of. The WIE initiative was born from an idea of Ms Suzan Opute and a few amazing young women in the entertainment industry. This initiative is a platform where

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women can network and build relationships, support each other, and thus empower and inspire one another, while maintaining a positive attitude and becoming the tools of social change and transformation for a better Namibia,” she said. She said the ultimate goal of the Day of Giving is the empowerment of women in Namibia. “This initiative forms part of the Namibian women’s mission to reach out to communities and assist others in realising their highest potential, and also to declare war against poverty, by empowering women as role models for the next generation,” she said.

Volunteers cooked for the DRC project centre on Sunday in Swakopmund.

* Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Book Exchange at the Mission to Seafarers. All Welcome. * Every Tuesday: Blood clinic (NAMBTS) at Wel witschia Hospital next to indoor pool. * First Tuesday of every month: Charity Quiz Night at The Raft! Call 204 877 for more info and reservations. * 31 Julie: Walvisbaai Kidz Haven konsert - Namibië toer by Laerskool Walvisbaai om 19:00. * 31 Julie & 1 Aug: Walvisbaai Oesterfees by Atlantis Sport Klub. Vir meer inligting: 081 129 5367/081 675 5969. * 1 Aug: St Petrus Rooms Katolieke Kerk, Narraville Bazaar op kerkgronde vanaf 09:00. * 1 Aug: Vlooimark deur Gereformeerde Kerk - MOTH terrein regoor Woermann Brock. Kontak S Vermaak tel 202 020. * 1 Aug: Poetic Healing turns 1 - Nostalgic Era (down memory lane) at Namib Parks Bowls Club, Jan Wilken Stadium, Walvis Bay at 17:30 for 18:00. Contact: 081 214 4161 or 081 318 5388. * 4 Aug: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00 by Temple of Truth Kerk. * 15 Aug: Kudus R.F.C. presents Winter Ball with “Swingers’’ from 19:00 to 00:00 at Walvis Bay Town Hall. * 19 Aug: Annual General Meeting of Walvis Bay Golf Club at 16:30 at the club.

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. * 1 Aug: NG Kerk Swakopmund Basaar en Potjie-koskompetisie by Paintball-terrein Swakopmund vanaf 08:00. * 7 Aug: Learning Rights Kiddies Centre presents “Alice in Wonderland” at the Namib Primary Aula at 18:00. * 13 Aug: Book Launch and Exhibition of Pompie Burgers: Birds of Namibia at 18:h00 at DIE MUSCHEL - Book & Art Brauhaus Arcade Swakopmund. Tel. 064-40 28 74. The Exhibition continues till 29 August. * 5 Sept: Husab Marathon and 10km, 5km fun run starting at the Husab Access Road from 07:00.

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All the volenteers at the Day of Giving

* 29 Aug: Juskei Funday Open at 08:30/ * 16 Des: Geloftefees te NG Kerk Hentiesbaai om 09:00. * 28 Dec: Fishfestifal & Sportsday. * 30 Dec: Henties Jukskei Open Start 07:00 – Divisions A, B & C.

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A Bowl of Soup

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– A Token of Love and Care

A handful of personnel of the New Strand Hotel decided to share a little warmth and kindness with members of the community of Swakopmund, on a cold Friday morning. They collected some sausages and bread, and paid for the ingredients of a hearty soup themselves, and shared the tasty meal with the kids of a crèche in Thulinawa in Swakopmund. Dallas Orr, the Executive chef of the new Strand hotel told namib times he and other members of the staff at the pre –opening office of the Strand Hotel, decided on this initiative, to reach out to the Swakopmund community. He says it is something that he has done many times while he was a chef in Zambia, sometimes cooking for up to 200 kids on open flames, and finding it an utterly great and

gratifying experience. So, they decided to reach out to this part of town they would not usually visit, get to know the people who live there, and do something special for the community. Orr says, this specific project came from themselves, “from the heart”, and from their own pockets….but he’s envisaging that many such projects will follow, that will also carry the support of the

new Strand Hotel, once it’s opened. The owner of Top Kids Day Care Centre, Magreth Haoses, was delighted with the initiative, and the kids en- Dallas Orr checking the soup joyed the soup – so much that some came back for third helpings. Me Haoses has been a day care centre teacher since 2000. Around 60 children, aged 2 – 6, visit the day care centre.

Mareth Haoses of the Top Kids Day Care Centre, with Michelle Pienaar and Dallas Orr of the Strand Hotel, serving soup to the excited children

Oh, the happy silence when children are eating

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An der Atlantikküste,in der Namibwüste Musikfreunde Zornheims unterstützen Swakopmunder Musikwoche

Swakopmund (sk) Anlässlich ihres 50. Jubiläums in diesem Jahr erhält die Swakopmunder Musikwoche Unterstützung von den Musikfreunden Zornheims. Der Verein wurde 1972 als „Freier Fanfarenzug Zornheim“ gegründet und hat sich seitdem stetig weiterentwickelt. 1979 wurde der Namen dann zu „Musikfreunde Zornheim“ geändert. Neben der jährlichen Teilnahme an verschiedenen Fastnachtsumzügen sind sie auch jedes Jahr beim Rosenmontagsumzug in Mainz zu sehen, wo sie für die Mainzer Kleppergarde spielen. In diesem Jahr findet eine Konzertreise statt, die diesmal nach Namibia führt. In der Zeit vom 27. Juli bis 12. August wird die 47 Personen starke Reisegruppe auf einer Konzert-Safari die Schönheiten Namibias

Das Benefizkonzert ,Oldies but Goldies’ der BigBand Zornheim zugunsten der Swakopmunder Musikwoche findet morgen Abend in der NPS-Kulturaula statt. Foto: Privat! e r k u n d e n u n d i m ways look on the bright Vorverkauf bei „The Verlauf der Reise ver- Side of Life“, Y.M.C.A Holiday Shop“ in der schiedene Konzerte zu von den Village People Hewepa Arcade, Shop Gunsten sozialer Pro- oder „Michaela” von Nr 4 (neben dem jekte in Namibia ge- Bata Illic und ,,Sweet Brauhaus) zum Preis ben. Caroline” von Neil von N$ 80,- erwerben, Die Big Band Zorn- Diamond, um nur ei- oder an der Abendheim tritt am morgigen n e n k l e i n e n A u s - kasse. 1. August um 19 Uhr in s c h n i t t d e s b e der NPS-Kulturaula in s c h w i n g t e n P r o S w a k o p m u n d a u f , gramms zu nennen! Sie Freuen Sie sich auf erleben nicht nur einen Schlager und Ever- wunderbaren Abend, greens von Udo Jür- bei dem uns sicher gens (,,Ich war noch a l l e n v o m M i t niemals in New York”), klatschen so richtig Monty Pythons „Al- warm wird, sondern unterstützen gleichzeitig die Swakopmunder Musikwoche, die dadurch wieder großartige Konzerte im Dezember veranstalten Zwei Zahnstocher laukann. fen durch den Wald. Karten können Sie im Ein Igel kommt vorbei. Da sagt der eine Zahnstocher zum anderen: ,,Guck mal, hier fahren auch Busse.”

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Die Tatsache, dass Quallen ohne ein Gehirn über einen Zeitraum von 650 Millionen Jahren überlebt haben, kann so manch einem Menschen Hoffnung geben. Ein Kind fragt seinen Vater: ,,Was ist ein Mann?” - Der Vater antwortet: ,,Ein Mensch, der Verantwortung für seine Familie und sein Haus übernimmt und gut darauf aufpasst.” Darauf das Kind: ,,Ich hoffe, ich werde eines Tages ein Mann wie Mama sein.” Eine Blondine ruft das Reisebüro an: ,,Wie lange fliegt man von Paris nach London?” Der Mann am Apparat: ,,Eine Sekunde bitte.” Die Blondine bedankt sich und legt auf.

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Das Eichhörnchen Minsk

Ein mitleidiger Soldat der Weißrussischen Armee rettete ein Baby-Eichhörnchen vor dem sicheren Tod. Stabsfeldwebel Pyotr Pankratow diente in der Wehrmacht, als er ein winzigkleines, bewusstloses Eichhörnchen unter einem Baum entdeckte. Das Mäulchen und eines der Augen waren mit Würmern übersät. Ungeachtet seiner soldatischen Verpflichtungen, nahm Pankratow das Nagetierchen mit zum Militärstützpunkt,

Minsk ist gut trainiert. Hier schläft das kleine Eichhörnchen in Pankrataus Wagen auf seiner blauen Mütze. dem kleinen Kerl, dass Minsks Herrchen aufpassen muss, damit sein niedlicher Freund auch genug Ruhe bekommt. Minsk liebt Hüte, auf denen er gerne schläft, und wohnt nun mit Pankratow zusammen in einem Haus.

Minsk weicht nicht von Pankrataus Seite. säuberte es und fütterte es alle vier Stunden mittels einer Spritze mit Milch und Babynahrung. Erstaunlicherweise erholte sich das Eichkätzchen bereits nach zwei Wochen vollständig und wich während der zwei Jahre Militärzeit nicht von Pankratows Seite. Später bekam der kleine Nager Zähne und begann selbst zu fressen. Ein halbes Jahr später ließ Pankratow seinen speziellen Freund im-

pfen und offiziell registrieren. Pankratau nannte das Tierchen Minsk - nach der Weißrussischen Hauptstadt. Inzwischen ist der Weißrusse als Taxifahrer tätig, und wenn er Passagiere in der Stadt herumfährt, ist Minsk immer dabei. Der kleine Begleiter weiss genau, wo er sich im Fahrzeug aufhalten und dass er die Fahrgäste nicht stören darf. Allerdings sind diese meist so begeistert von

Minsk als aufgepeppeltes Baby.

Haltet unsere Küste sauber!

Die Worte dieser Woche

Afrikas Erfindung eines Jeeps: Er kann auf engen Straßen, hügelauf- und abwärts und durch Riviere fahren. Er ist nicht schnell, kann jedoch auch ohne Benzin angekurbelt werden. Nicht mit Erfindungen, sondern mit Verbesserungen macht man Vermögen. Henry Ford Indes sie forschten, röntgten, filmten, funkten, entstand von selbst die köstlichste Erfindung: der Umweg als die kürzeste Verbindung zwischen zwei Punkten. Erich Kästner Die Ehe ist eine wunderbare Erfindung, aber das ist ein Fahrradflickzeugkasten auch. Billy Connolly

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An der Atlantikküste,in der Namibwüste Locker vom Hocker Flohmarkt im Haus der Jugend Regeln einhalten!

Swakopmund (sk) Zum ersten Mal hat der Flohmark der Organisation Caring for People with Disabilities (OCPD) im Haus der Jugend - und nicht bei der Little Foot-Gärtnerei -stattgefunden. Obwohl die Besucherzahl sich in Grenzen hielt, waren so gut wie alle Brötchen und Kuchen ausverkauft, und es wurden etwa 70 Erbsensuppen ausgeschenkt. Es herrschte eine gemütliche Atmosphäre. Die Mitglieder des Vereins OCPD sind seit vielen Jahren ehrenamtlich engagiert, um Menschen in Not zu unterstützen. Die Vorsitzende der Behindertenhilfsorgani-

Etliche Küstenbewohner tragen bereits entweder eine Weste, einen Pullover oder eine Jacke von Brigitte Winson (Mitte), die seit ihrer Kindheit eine fleissige Strickerin ist. Susanne zu Bentheim (links) und Ilse Frenzel freuen sich über die bunt gemusterte, pflegeleichte, warme Winterkleidung. Fotos: Susann Kinghorn sation, Almut Slabbert, äußerte sich erfreut über das Engagement vieler Küstenbewohner. Beim diesjährigen Flohmarkt hob sie besonders Frau Ille Scholz hervor, die die gesamte Tombola im Alleingang geplant und durchgeführt hatte. Alle Tombola-Lose wurden verkauft. Frau Slabbert dankt allen Helfern und der Gemeinschaft generell für ihre Unterstützung.

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net. Jeder ist willkommen. Es wäre vorteilhaft, wenn Sie sich unter der Telefonnummer 40 2874 anmeldeten. Getränke und Snacks werden angeboten. Die Ausstellung ist bis zum 29. August zu besichtigen.

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litis auf dem Operationstisch. Nein, ich spreche nicht von der Cellulitis bzw. Orangenhaut, die meist bei uns Frauen vorkommt, weil unser Stoffwechsel nicht so will, wie wir gerne hätten, sondern von einer bakteriellen Entzündung des Unterhautgewebes, meist durch Streptokokken oder Pneumokokken verursacht. Kurz nach diesem Vorfall ging ich mit unseren beiden Boerbulhündinnen auf der Kramersdorf-West-Höhe entlang des Swakopriviers spazieren. Ich lief gerade zwischen der Friedhofsmauer auf der einen Seite und dem kleinen Mäuer-

wollen, seine Hunde auf den Bakkie mit einer Swakopmunder Registrationsnummer, die mir bekannt ist, und verschwand wutentbrannt. Dieses unzivilisierte Auftreten erinnerte mich an die Situation eines Bekannten, der sein Auto öfter nicht auf seinem privaten Firmenparkplatz abstellen konnte, weil jemand dort bereits geparkt hatte, obwohl der Name der Firma groß angeschlagen

,,Keine Bange, ich hab’ meinen Hasso unter Kontrolle!”

Sie genossen den Kaffee und Kuchen beim Flohmarkt: (von links) Antje Klein, ihr Lebensgefährte Hermann Höpker, Alan und Barbara Beck (das Ehepaar ist vor zwei Jahren von Pretoria nach Swakopmund gezogen). Übrigens hat Hermann Höpker als Bauunternehmer auch bei der Errichtung des Haus der Jugend mitgewirkt. Er erzählte, wie schwierig es damals war, die hölzernen Rundbögen an der Decke dieses Saals zu platzieren - so mit Spezialleim, der sehr schnell trocknete, weshalb dementsprechend hurtig gearbeitet werden musste.

Am 13. August um 18 Uhr wird in der Buch- und Kunsthandlung ,,Die Muschel” das Buch ,Birds of Namibia’ von Pompie Burger vorgestellt und eine Ausstellung eröff-

Liebe Küstenleser! Seit knapp elf Jahren arbeite ich bei der namib times und schreibe jede Woche einen Kommentar. Davor wurden fast fünf Jahre lang in der Rubrik ,Zwischen Leuchtturm und Luther ’ beim PLUS-Wochenblatt Glossen geliefert, und bevor ich mich unter Hans Feddersens Fittiche nehmen ließ, erschienen meine Ergüsse gute vier Jahre lang in unserer deutschen Tageszeitung. Das heißt, ich bin seit etwa 20 Jahren am Schreiben. 20 Jahre haben etwa 1040 Wochen. Bitte wundern Sie sich daher nicht, liebe Leser, dass mir

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nach 1040 Glossen/ Kommentaren auch mal die Puste ausgeht zumal ich mich ungerne über alle diese skiet, skop en donnerAngelegenheiten auslasse, die eh in allen anderen Zeitungen erscheinen. Andererseits: Ich glaube, wenn ich kein Thema mehr finde, bin ich tot! Was gibt es heute zu berichten, außer dass die Sonne es endlich mal hin und wieder schafft, diese verdammt dicke Nebeldecke an unserer Atlantikküste zu durchbrechen, die seit Wochen wie ein Röntgenschutzmantel schwer auf unseren Küstenortschaften liegt? Das Thema Hunde und Hundeleine kommt mir spontan in den Sinn, nachdem mein Mann kürzlich im Krankenhaus landete. Wie das kam? Tja, er war mit unseren beiden Hunden an der Leine spazierengegangen, als ein unbefestigter Rottweiler auf sie zustürmte. Mein Mann trat mit dem Bein dazwischen, und eine Woche später lag er mit einer Zellu-

chen direkt am Swakoprivier zurück nach Hause, als ich in der Ferne einen weißen Bakkie sah, neben dem ein Mann hin und her lief. Um ihn herum wuselten drei oder vier Hunde. Ich nahm meine Vierbeiner an die Leine und überlegte, ob ich lieber rechts oder links an ihm vorbeilaufen sollte, da ich kein weiteres Hundeschlamassel wollte. Als ich in Hörweite war, sah der Mann mich und rief mir empört zu: ,,Sag mal, können Sie nicht woanders entlang gehen?” Da ich mich sowieso schon die ganze Zeit im Zickzack dem Gang dieses Herren angepasst hatte, meine Bellos im Gegensatz zu seinen an der Leine waren und ich das operierte Bein meines Mannes noch sehr frisch in Erinnerung hatte, wurde ich auch pampig: ,,Sag mal, was denken Sie sich eigentlich? Gehört Ihnen etwa die Welt, oder was?” Daraufhin packte der Herr, dem ich ganz gewiss freundlicher hätte begegnen

stand, sowie: Private Parking! Also stellte er sich vor das geparkte Auto. Sie können sich nicht vorstellen, liebe Leser, wie oft mein Bekannter von just denjenigen Autobesitzern beschimpft wurde, die die Regel übertreten hatten. Statt sich selbst zu verfluchen, weil sie einfach einen privaten Parkplatz beschlagnahmt hatten, projezierten sie ihre Wut auf denjenigen, dem sie Schaden zugefügt hatten. So auch dieser Hundebesitzer, der seine Hunde einfach nur an die Leine hätte nehmen können, und das Problem wäre gelöst gewesen! Ihre Susann Kinghorn, die dafür plädiert, dass man sich in unserem Land, das alle naslang mit neuen Gesetzen aufwartet, die man nicht gleich verinnerlichen, geschweige denn verstehen kann, wenigstens die allgemeingültigen Gesetze der Höflichkeit beherzigen sollte.

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Cadilu Fishing (Pty) Ltd An Equal Opportunity Employer

We invite suitable candidates to apply for the position of:

The purpose of the position is to do electrical and mechanical maintenance in all sections of the factory and will report to the Technical Maintenance Foreman.

The purpose of the position is to:

QUALIFIED REFRIGERATOR TECHNICIAN

Key Performance Areas · Maintenance, routine inspections and repairs in all Freezing facilities of the factory, Refrigeration Plant and General Maintenance Responsibilities. · Assist Technical Maintenance Manager with general maintenance tasks on all machinery and equipment. Basic Requirements: · Namibian Citizen · Matric (Grade 12) · Qualified Refrigerator Technician · Previous working experience on Baader Machines will be an advantage · 3 - 5 years working experience in a similar position · Reliable and able to perform well under pressure · Excellent interpersonal skills Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interested persons may submit their detailed CV and covering letter to: Human Resources Manager, Brian Isaacs on or before Wednesday 5 August 2015 Cadilu Fishing (Pty) Ltd. P.O. Box 174 Walvis Bay Fax: 064-206440

Email: brianisaacs@cadilu.com

Cadilu Fishing (Pty) Ltd An Equal Opportunity Employer We invite suitable candidates to apply for the position of:

QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

The purpose of the position is to do Electrical Maintenance and in all sections of the Land base Maintenance Operations and will report to the Maintenance Foreman. Key Performance Areas · Assist Technical Maintenance Manager with general maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment. · Assist with all Maintenance tasks as required by the Maintenance Foreman. Basic Requirements: · Namibian Citizen · Matric (Grade 12) · Qualified Electrician · 3- 5 Years working experience in a similar position · Reliable and able to perform well under pressure · Excellent interpersonal skills · Willing to work overtime and shifts as per operational requirements · Code 8 Drivers License Interested persons may submit heir detailed CV and covering letter to: The Human Resources Manager, Mr. Brian Isaacs on or before Wednesday, 5 July 2015. Cadilu Fishing (Pty) Ltd. P. O. Box 174 Walvis Bay Fax: 064-206440 Email: brianisaacs@cadilu.com

Cadilu Fishing (Pty) Ltd An Equal Opportunity Employer We invite suitable candidates to apply for the position of:

QUALIFIED JETTY FORKLIFT OPERATOR The purpose of the position is to: Key Performance Areas · Load and Offload of vessels · Ensure recording of correct Tally Basic Requirements: · Namibian Citizen · Matric (Grade 12) · NAMFI Health and Safety Certificate. · 3 - 5 years working experience in a similar position · Reliable and able to perform well under pressure · Excellent interpersonal skills Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interested persons may submit their detailed CV and covering letter to: Human Resources Manager, Brian Isaacs on or before Friday 7 August 2015. Cadilu Fishing (Pty) Ltd. P.O. Box 174 Walvis Bay Fax: 064-206440 E-mail: brianisaacs@cadilu.com

SECURITY SENIOR OFFICER

Ensure that in cooperation with the Security Chief Officer secure that the Organisation's premises and properties are optimally protected in line with required rules and regulations. Key Performance Areas Patrol, guard and monitor the entry and exit to the premises in order to prevent crime, theft, violations or any transgressions. Basic Requirements: · Namibian Citizen. · Matric (Grade 12). · Must have at least 5 years' experience as a Section Leader in a Security Company. · Must have knowledge how to apply security procedures. . Must be able to work well with people. . Must have good leadership skills. . Must have a code 8 Driver's License. . Computer Literate (Word) Statements and Report Writing. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interested persons may submit their detailed CV and covering letter to: Human Resources Manager, Brian Isaacs on or before Wednesday 5 August 2015. Cadilu Fishing (Pty) Ltd. P. O. Box 174 Walvis Bay Fax: 064-206440 Email: brianisaacs@cadilu.com

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REZONING APPLICATION WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME Rezoning: Single Residential: Density 1/300m2 to General Residential 1: Density of 1/150m2 Location: Erven 4476 to 4479, Corner of Gendev Street and Ongwediva Street Township: Kuisebmond In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to rezone erven 4476 to 4479 Kuisebmund from Single Residential with density of 1/300m2 to General Residential 1 with a density of 1/150m2 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 14 August 2015. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Bruce Stewart, Town Planner, PO Box 2095, Walvis Bay (064) 280772

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Senior Underwriter JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the entire policy administration process from inception to termination.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

· Processing of amendments and cancellations · Credit Control · Renewal discussions with clients · Processing of policy renewals

REQUIREMENTS:

· Grade 12 (not less than 26 points) · 5 years underwriting experience in an insurance office · Short term insurance qualifications will be an advantage · Multiple language skills

COMPETENCIES:

· Computer literate · Organisational skills · Communication (written & oral) skills · Client service orientated · Deadline orientated · Self-starter · Team player In return we offer a competitive financial package plus benefits. Please send your detailed CV and supporting documentation to hr@aforbes.com.na

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REZONING APPLICATION WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME Rezoning: Single Residential with a density of 1/300m2 to Local Business Location: Erven 4487 to 4489 Corner of Etosha Street and Ongwediva Street Township: Kuisebmond. In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to rezone erven 4487 to 4489 Kuisebmond from Single Residential with a density of 1/300m2 to Local Business. 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 14 August 2015. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Bruce Stewart, Town Planner, PO Box 2095, Walvis Bay (064) 280772

VACANCY: REGIONAL MANAGER: WESTERN BASED IN WALVIS BAY Requirements

· Senior Namibian citizen - older than 35 · Computer Literate · Minimum of five years Security Managerial experience is a prerequisite · Previous Police, Security experience will be advantage · Experience in Human Resources Management · Customers relations background with innovated ideas · Strong personality, sober habits and good communication skills · Be motivated and create new ideas and opportunities amongst employees and clients · Professional appearance and well spoken English and Afrikaans. · Applicant will have to work long hours and not necessarily office hours

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A market related salary package including a company vehicle will be offered Employment agreement is applicable Send CV (shortened) to nps.admin@iway.na or Fax to 061-230719- closing date 15 August 2015

28 NAMIB TIMES REZONING APPLICATION WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME REZONING: Public Open Space to Institutional LOCATION: Portion of Erf 3657, Batfish Street TOWNSHIP: Kuisebmond Notice is hereby given in terms of the Walvis Bay Town Planning Scheme that the developer, Messrs R van Wyk and P Shipanga, on behalf of the Municipality of Walvis Bay, intends to apply to the Municipality of Walvis Bay for permission to erect/establish an Institutional facility on the site. The portion of Erf 3657 Kuisebmond is ±4109 m² in extent of a Public Open Space. The proposed "Institutional" zoning will allow the developer to use the erf for institutional purposes such as for training facility/ school. Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Room 101, 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 the undersigned, in writing, not later than Friday 21 August 2014.

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

PERMANENT CLOSURE PERMANENT CLOSURE OF PORTION OF PUBLIC OPEN SPACE ERF 3657 KUISEBMOND (±4,019M² IN AREA) FOR INSTITUTIONAL PURPOSES. Notice is hereby given in terms of section 50 (3) (a) (ii) of the Local Authorities Act of 1992 (Act 23 of 1992) that the Municipality of Walvis Bay proposes to permanently close a portion of Erf 3657 Kuisebmond (±4,109m² in area) and then rezoned to Institutional. This proposal is indicated on the locality plan which lies for inspection during office hours at the Town Planners' Office, Room 101, Civic Centre, Nangolo Mbumba Drive, Walvis Bay. Any person objecting to the proposed closure as indicated above may lodge objections, together with the grounds thereof, with the Chief Executive Officer, Municipality of Walvis Bay, Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay in writing before or on Tuesday, 21 August 2015, in accordance with Section 50 (3) (a) (iv) of the above Act. Chief Executive Officer, Municipality of Walvis Bay Private Bag 5017 Walvis Bay

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Zoning: Public Open Space Notice is hereby given Purchase Price: in terms of Section ± N$ 739,620.00 63(2)(b) of the Local (N$180 per m²) Authorities Act, 1992 An additional amount of (Act 23/1992), as ± N$ 73 962.00 is to be a m e n d e d , t h a t t h e paid for landscaping and Council of the Munici- the establishment of a pality of Walvis Bay green belt fund. intends to sell, by private transaction, the Full particulars pertainfollowing portion of ing to the sale will lie for Public Open Space Erf inspection by interested until Tuesday, 3657 Kuisebmond to persons th Messrs R van Wyk and 18 August 2015 at Room 30, Municipal P Shipanga. Offices, Kuisebmond. Description: For more information Portion of Erf 3657, Ms. S. Mupupa can be Kuisebmond contacted at telephone Area: (064) 201 3294 during ± 0.4109 Hectares office hours. (±4109m²),

Written objections, fully motivated, to the intended transaction must be received by the undersigned before or at 12:00 on Friday, 21st August 2015. A. VICTOR General Manager Community and Economic Development Municipal Offices, Civic Centre Nangolo Mbumba Drive Private Bag 5017 Walvis Bay Fax: (064) 209 714 E-Mail: smupupa@walvisbay cc.org.na

WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME CONSENT: Home Based Business (Cash Loan) ON ERF: 3525 TOWNSHIP: Kuisebmond STREET: Volstruis Street, 82. 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 Kambala Cash Loan on the site. Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Rooms 101 & 106D, 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 21 August 2015. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT(S): Fransisco Yavo Marto Kambala, 3525, Volstruis Street, Kuisebmond.

VACANCY This vacancy will be filled taking into consideration the Legacy Hotel Employment Equity policy POSITION: FRONT OFFICE MANAGER (4 STAR HOTEL) Scope and general purpose: · To be responsible for Hotel check ins and check outs and the management thereof, and to ensure that the standards as laid down by the company policies and procedures are implemented & adhered to, in order to achieve the highest occupancy percentage at the best possible average room rate. · To provide the best possible standard in service to all guests, owners and tenants. Requirements · Computer literacy · Excellent guest relations · Knowledge of Opera and Microsoft Office essential · Fluent in English · Display a high level of emotional intelligence, outstanding positive disposition, a team player and well groomed · Customer orientation, professional charm and sophistication is an advantage · Self motivated with initiative · Strong leader Qualifications · Minimum Grade 12 (Std. 10) · 3 years Front Office Management experience at a 4 star or 5 Star Hotel/establishment Date required · To start as soon as possible Key Areas of Responsibility · Manage the smooth running of the front desk · Maximizing and monitoring of all Front Office processes · Able to step in as Duty Manager · Manage the housekeeping staff · Administration of Company and Front Office Controls, Policies and Procedures · Ensuring that all budgets relating to Front Office expenses are controlled · Ensuring that all accounts i.e. guest and house are balanced daily · Effective liaison with all other departments on behalf of Front Office · Effective liaison on queries relating to the guest · Manage employee rosters to ensure the correct level of coverage · Implement and maintain departmental handover procedures · Ensure strict control over all procedures involving cash, billing, room allocation and record keeping · Identify training needs within the department and advising the General Manager accordingly · Must be able to manage his/her area of responsibility manually (in case of computer downtime/ shutdowns) · Record Keeping and front office administration as required by the company · Any duties that may be required by Management · Compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures · Must be willing to work shifts and overtime as and when required Reporting to: General Manager Applications accompanied by a CV should be addressed to The Personnel & Training Manager, P O Box 616, Swakopmund Namibia, or email swakpay@legacyhotels.co.za or by fax to (064) 410 5360, no later than Wednesday the 12th of August 2015. If you do not hear from us one week after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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New Volkswagen Scirocco gets new engines The new Scirocco model range has been given power upgrade with the introduction of two new engines. The entry engine, 1.4 TSI 118 kW has been replaced with the 2.0 TSI 132 kW engine. Meanwhile, the 2.0 TSI 155 kW is now fitted with the new Golf GTI 2.0 TSI engine that delivers 162 kW. The latter also gets the exclusive GTS interior and exterior trim. The 2.0 TSI with 132 kW is available with a 6-speed manual transmission. Its maximum torque of 280Nm is delivered from 1,250rpm. The top speed is 227km/h and 0-100 km/h sprint is achieved in 7.4 seconds. The average fuel consumption is 6.1 litres per 100km. The 2.0 TSI

Scirocco GTS with 162 kW is mated to a 6-speed DSG transmission which accelerate it to 100 km/h in just 6.9 seconds. It has a top speed of 246 km/h. The combined fuel consumption is economical at 6.4 l/100 km. The first GTS was launched in 1982. The original Scirocco GTS was launched in 1982. The 1982 coupĂŠ was based on the Golf GTI both technically and visually. It was recognisable by a strikingly designed GTS stripe (which ran all round the silhouette of the car just above the sill), its dis-

tinctive sport seats and a gear knob in golf ball design. The GTI had the same sport seats (with different upholstery) and the golf ball gear knob. These interior features have been reintroduced in the new Scirocco GTS New 18-inch wheels. The Scirocco GTS is equipped as standard with new 18-inch "Norwich" alloy wheels. Black and red. The interior of the Scirocco GTS is also customised and is dominated by the sporty colours, black and red. Modular infotainment

matrix (MIB). The Composition Media infotainment system, which is available for the first time in the Scirocco model range, is a standard feature in the Scirocco GTS. The 5.8-inch Composition Media system with colour touchscreen offers functions such as Bluetooth connectivity for mobile phone and audio streaming, a proximity sensor (other menu details are shown when hand approaches the screen). The system also has CD-player, USB port, MP-3 functionality,

auxiliary and SD-card input for external audio source. Tailor-made customisation. The Scirocco GTS can be ordered with optional features such as panoramic tilt sunroof, bi-xenon headlights, high beam light

Isuzu KB stands the test of time WITH more than 720 000 kilometers on the odometer, Ryno Jonker's Isuzu KB 250 is still as reliable as when he first bought it eleven years ago.

A good service is all that his bakkie needs to remain safe and reliable on the road, and to add value to his business, Jonker advised. The 1995 model Isuzu KB was the talk of the town recently when he entered a competition run by Algoa FM, where listeners were asked to submit pictures of their odometer readings to see who had the highest mileage. The Port Elizabeth businessman's Isuzu had a whopping 726 838 km on the clock. Despite the high mileage he still uses it every day to transport his workers and heavy loads of equipment. "The kilometers might be high, but a good service is all the bakkie needs to keep it running smoothly. I travelled to Johannesburg twice this year without any problems or

assist, KESSY Keyless Entry, Rear Assist - Rear View camera, Adaptive Chassis Control, Park Distance Control (PDC), Discover Media Navigation System, DynAudio 400W Excite sound system with subwoofer and 19-inch

Lugano alloy wheels. The Scirocco model range comes standard with a 5 year/90 000km Service Plan, 3 year/ 120 000km warranty and a 12 year anti-corrosion warranty. Service Interval is 15 000km.

worry that I could get there and back. "My bakkie is a reliable workhorse. At any given time it can handle a load of 900 kilograms. The bakkie travels between 1 000 and 1 300 kilometers every week." Jonker also owns two other Isuzu bakkies with 550 000 and 430 000 kilometers on the clock respectively. "I do not have faith in any other brand besides my Isuzu," Jonker added. He is confident that his bakkie will soon see one million kilometers without any hassle. Known as a workhorse, the Isuzu KB is manufactured at General Motors' Struandale plant in Port Elizabeth. Isuzu vehicles are famous for their legendary ride comfort together with rugged toughness and superior off-road ability combined with exceptional quality standards. This had been proven by this year's IPSOS results for sales and service where Isuzu scooped a gold award for sales in light commercial vehicle segments and a gold award for servicing in this segment. Isuzu has a great heritage having produced six generations of product over the last 36 years in South Africa.

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First Two Contestants Eliminated From Ranger Odyssey 2015

The first two contestants have been eliminated from Ranger Odyssey 2015 following four days of intense action in the extremely remote and rugged Damaraland and Kaokoland regions of Northern Namibia. For Johan Henn and Xoliswa Nontanda the Odyssey journey has come to an end. While both contestants give it their all, they emerged as the lowest-scoring competitors over the first four days of the event. Each day the contestants are scored on their off-road driving abilities, leadership and team work, technical challenges, as well as their knowledge regarding the vehicles, locations and other aspects discussed during the trip. For last night's elimination, each of the 20 contestants also voted for the two people they would like to send home, and this was factored into the final scores. Xoliswa Nontanda was the first to be eliminated from the running. The 32-year-old quantity surveyor from Durban was judged to have not met the minimum requirements to proceed with the event. "I haven't done that well through the

competition so I'm feeling a little bit upset with myself at this moment," she said. "I didn't plan to go back so soon and I really wanted to stay for the 12 days, but now it's time to go back home. "This was my first time out of my comfort zone and I've never camped before. I really enjoyed the experience and this lifestyle, and it's something that I am going to start doing with my family and children." "The capabilities of the Ford Ranger impressed me a lot, and the 4x4 driving has been spectacular," she said. Johann Henn a 32-yearold farmer from Barberton was the next to be voted off. Henn said: "It came as a bit of a surprise to me to be voted off at this round. I thought I had done my bit to get on with my team-mates, but that's how the cookie crumbles. "This is the kind of trip I've been waiting to do my whole life, as Namibia is an amazing country with some of the best scenery and off-

road driving in Africa. It's been a really good experience, and driving the Ranger through this part of the world has been really special." The remaining 18 contestants continue their adventure, completing a Garmin GPS navigation task today in Purros, and then the convoy departs tomorrow for Palmwag followed by the aptly named Desolation Valley. The next elimination round will be announced in 31 July, which will see four contestants leaving Ranger Odyssey 2015. The www.rangerodyss e y. c o m w e b s i t e features a leader board that is updated daily for fans to follow the progress. However, the rankings for the highest-placed contestants will remain hidden and placed randomly on the chart, adding a further element of intrigue to the competition. The winner of Ranger Odyssey 2015 will ultimately be revealed at a Ford event in Sandton

on 11 August. Back Seat Driver Competition Aside from the main Ranger Odyssey action, fans are able to follow and participate in the event themselves by entering the 'Back Seat Driver' competition hosted on the Ranger Odyssey website (www.rangerodyssey. com). The 20 Contestants

The competition runs to 4 August, and participants are required to register on the site, interact by viewing the content - including the daily blogs, photographs and videos - and book a test drive. Each interaction scores points, and the more times you visit the site the better the chances of winning.

There are a total of 16 prizes, a selection of which is awarded and then refreshed after every three days based on the highest scores as listed on the Back Seat Driver leader board. Entrants can only win one of the interim prizes, which include four pairs of Oakley sunglasses valued at over R2 000 each, a

Garmin Virb Elite Action Camera (R5 000) and 11 Garmin N端vi GPS units (R1 600 each). All entrants qualify for the grand prize - a Garmin Montana GPS unit valued at R9 500 which will be awarded to the person who scores the highest points over the entire competition period.

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Peralin Paints Media Release

From Home To Commercial Buildings PeraHome and PeraBuild brands are launched to serve the Namibian market Peralin Paints, a Namibian paint manufacturer since 1962, has extended its product range, by creating two new brands for two different markets: PeraBuild and PeraHome.

The Peralin Paints Management: f.l.t.r.: Marius van Breda (Sales Manager), Anna-Mari Kruger (Branch Manager Swakopmund), Katusha Persendt (Financial Manager), Elifas Uyage (Branch Manager Ongwediva), Angelika San (Managing Director), Mark Rattay (Director), Udo Lockhausen (Chief Chemist)

Previously, focusing mainly on the building and construction industry, the new product categories ensure the company to grow now as well its portfolio of the private consumer market. In this regard, the brand new PeraHome product line is aimed towards private consumer households, planning a home makeover or renovation without complicated and time-consuming application processes. Furthermore, Peralin Paints will add an exclusive advisory service to its clients for optimal colour matching, interior design and colour trends, as well as giving advice in best application and maintenance procedures. New to the Peralin offer is a selection of PVA smooth and fine texture topcoats. The PeraBuild range delivers optimal solutions for the professional builder, with extended product lines that provides a greater choice of PVA, texture coating and texture plaster applications, as well as various quality grading options, in order to accommodate any budget and requirement. For over 50 years, Peralin Paints is Namibia's paint specialist, manufacturing premium quality paints, ranging from PVA paints, texture coatings and plasters, roof coatings and special coatings, from Namibian raw materials, which are ideal to withstand Namibia's extreme climate conditions.

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A TO Z CLEANING SERVICES WE OFFER: Daily / Weekly / Monthly Yearly Contracts For Offices / Buildings / Shops /Shopping malls // Factories/Accessible windows / Ablution Blocks / Body Corporates Etc. Contact Mr Coenie Brand Tel 081 129 7988 Office 205 036 Mail:ops@atozcleaning .com.na BUDGET CLEANERS: We offer once off cleaning for Lounge suites Carpets/Rugs Matrasses Loose chairs Machine scrub tiles Descale/Steam clean bathrooms / ablution blocks Accessible windows Exterior spray cleaning And much more!!! Contact Mrs Jenny Brand Tel 081 148 5036 Office 220 382 Mail: budget@iway.na All cleaning procedures done under supervision PRODEL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS:

For all your renovations and construction needs with personal attention. Call for a free quote JOHANN STEYN 081 128 0848.

TRADITIONAL DOCTOR: He helps with different types of problems such as court cases, love affairs, marriage problems, weak erection for men, vagina tightness, house problems. All types of STDs but not with Aids. Headaches, pain, chest pain, changing of bad luck, spiritual, Job problems, business improvement, any type of good luck. Never give up your lifeyour Doctor is there for you. Call DOCTOR MOYO 081 339 5913 House Number 471 Mandume Yandemfayo Str Mondesa Swakopmund.

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TRADITIONAL DOCTOR KHOROMANA Treats various problems and diseases Removal of bad luck Lost lover, problems and for them to come back in a very short time. Love affairs, i.e finding lovers and to be yours quickly. Court cases of any type. Jobs and promotions To win tenders and contracts To those who are weak in bed during sex, to have power. Protection of body and house witchcraft, removal of tokolshis Cleaning the house from tokolshis. Pregnancy problems. All types of diseases and many more complicated problems and diseases. Phone Doctor Khoromana 081 719 4874

TRADITIONAL DOCTOR KALENGA: He can help you through: Pregnancy - Education Court Cases - Love Affairs - Marriage Problems - Bad Luck - Businesses - Protection at Home - Removal of Tokoloshi - Mens’ Power Sexuality - Exams Job Problems etc. Walvis Bay & Swakopmund. Cell:081 201 7887.

TRADITIONAL DOCTOR Dr Lovemore Banda The Old Man Walvis Bay, Now Oupa Ben Banda, specializing in various problems and diseases...lost lovers to come back Protection of houses and bodies from witch craft, removal of any type of bad luck, complicated of court cases, binding your lover to be yours only. Promotion at work, to get a new job, win contracts, to have more power during sex. Pregnancy problems, all types of diseases except HIV. Come and ee wonderful miracles happening in your life. You will never regret. Contact Oupa Ben Banda: 081 764 6937 Consulation fee is N$ 100.00

DR DUH-AZIZI Now in Swakopmund Expert in African Traditional Medicine and Healing: Are you tired in a relationship and want to get married? Is the support weak? Do you want to keep a lover to yourself and no sharing? Ever wonder why others progress and your are struggling with no success? Are you troubled at night, no sleep, things move in the house or on your body? you have unfinished job? Turn to DR DUH-AZIZI for all lost lovers, luck, removal of demons and tokolosh. Contact: 081 344 8959 TRADITIONAL DOCTOR - PHIRI: Powerful doctor with spiritual powers. helps with witchcraft problems, helps remove evils, tokolosh. Helps diseases. Pregnancy problems. Brings back your lost lovers, Marriages, Court cases, Penis enlargement, Business booster, Customer attraction, protection of property. revenge and send back the witches to the owners. Call Dr Phiri: 081 716 4758

MS ELECTRICAL:

Operate in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. We repair: * Geysers * Washing Machine * Microwaves * Stove, Aircons, Fridges * Electric Motors, 3-phase and single 3-phase * Battery chargers and welding machine * Electrical on houses * Vacuum cleaners and compressors * Any electrical appli-ance we’ll fix it. All electrical appliances have 3 month guarantee. You call - we come and fix. Contact: Mr. Sylveners 081 299 9960.

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For all building plans residential or industrial CONTACT 081 279 0306

OFFICE & HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE REMOVAL SPECIALISTS Over Namibia Household & Office. Mobile: 0814093522 email: neilnkt@iway.na BAY JOINERY & RENOVATION SERVICES We offer the following: Built in cupboards, any kind of wood Wooden gates, electrical with remote control Manufacture solid wooden furniture to your specifications Extension and renovation of existing dwellings General maintenance Expert tiling, painting, plumbing, roofs and interlocks/pavers Call DEREK 081 252 6095 for quotations

Are you looking for a highly professional PILATES STUDIO? · Do you need a Personal Trainer to serve your physical purposes/needs? · Or just a perfect relaxing and uplifting experience for her by being spoiled with a professional soothing massage or an calming Environ Facial? Then you have to contact: CIANA COACHING & WELLNESS STUDIO immediately. We are situated in Swakopmund and you can call Marion at 0811247914. MAD MIKE HANDYMAN IN, OUT, UP AND AROUND THE HOUSE. It all makes sense with Mike. Call us: 081 575 7148 Michael

TRADITIONAL DOCTOR: Dr. S Jeke (The Best). Bad Luck - Luck Muti Love Problems - Marriage to keep your lover just for yourself - Work problems Promotions - To get tenders and to boost your business - People don’t want to pay you back Pregnancy Problems Protection of Farms, Houses, Cars and Animals - Sexual transmitted sickness - all sickness Asthma, BP - Remove tokoloshi from bodies, houses - Men’s power sexuality - Spiritual doctors in need of more spiritual powers, etc. House Nr.(79) 3191D Fiskaal Street, Tutaleni Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay. Cell: 081 303 3149.. EARN HUGE PROFIT With Quality Oil based Perfume. Brands such as 1 Million, Reddoor etc Whk and Swakop branded bottles available @ 140 nad each or wholesale @85 each Whk 0812756753 Swakop 0817639527 www.ezimbafragrances.c om Handyman in Walvisbaai. Installering van alarm, garage motors en hek motors, elektriese fence, small renovations incl, tiling, painting en plumbing, elekrisiteit For any quotes phone 081 247 4467 081 682 6126

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SERVICES DR CHIMBA The traditional healer: I am here to help you with your problems like: Love problems, pregnancy problems, weak in bed, problems at work, boosting your business, court cases, property and body protection and many more... Swakopmund & Walvis bay. Contact: 081 256 5390

PROPERTIES TO RENT To let: Warehouse in a good condition. Door height 4.5meter. Workshop/Floorspace 234m² plus Administrative Block 87.5m². N$ 17000.00/ month excl. VAT Phone Office Hours: 064-220607 CONTAINERS TO BUY/ RENT and Storage Yard in Swakopmund – with 24/7 access. Office or Ablution alterations. Cowboys: 064-418150 or 081-1464770 TO LET: Warehouse in a good condition. Door height 4.5meter. Workshop/Floorspace 234m² plus Administrative Block 87.5m². N$ 17000.00/ month excl. VAT Phone Office Hours: 064-220607 CONTAINERS TO BUY/ RENT and Storage Yard in Swakopmund – with 24/7 access. Office or Ablution alterations. Cowboys: 064-418150 or 081-1464770. Newly built Bachelor Flat to Let (available from 01 August 2015) in Swakopmund Jabulani, Hakahana Str. Open plan Spacious Kitchen + Lounge, Own Toilet + Shower. Water & Electricity included Secure parking space -N$ 3600.00 per month contract to be renewed after 6months Contact: +264852034731 Available to view on weekdays from 17h30 to 19h45 TO LET: KRAMERSDORF: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage, prepaid electr., N$ 9500. SEASIDE ESTATES Birgit 081-2757827 A room available at Namport for a single person for N$1500.00 excluding electricity advance (N$1500.00) and deposit (N$1500.00) required, call 0812364686

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TO RENT Mondesa - Swakop (Near Woermann): Bachelor flat with builtin cupboards and garage to rent. N$3200 + deposit. Water & Electricity Incl. Contact: 081 477 9764

TO RENT: Blue Sands - Walvis Bay 2 bedroom flat in secure complex with electric fence. Single garage with automatic door. Built in stove and cupboards. 1 bathroom, open plan kitchen to lounge. Private court yard. Alarm system. Pre paid electricity. Available 1 Aug N$ 5 500.00 p/m Water incl. Deposit. Contact: 081 122 8612

FLAT FOR RENT IN SWAKOPMUNDOCEAN VIEW!!! Flat is adjacent to main house One bedroom with ensuite bathroom, open plan kitchen & lounge, garage + alarm. W/E included - No pets N$4300.00 + deposit (Single rate) Available end July RENTAL 1YR AND LONGER NO SHORT TERM RENTAL Call after 17:30 Alternatively: Send a sms with name and surname 081 - 2849553 Pictures on request. TO RENT Swakopmund Vineta: Spacious 3 Bedroom House with; BIC, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room, lounge, garage and alarm. N$9000. Water and Electricity excluded. Available 1st August. Contact: 081 265 221 TO RENT: 2x Bachelor flat available from 1 Aug 1x bedroom with BIC Open plan kitchen with BIC Toilet and hot water shower Built in Alarm security system Kuisebmond, near Duinesig Combined School N$ 2 200.00 p/m W/E excl. N$ 3 000.00 p/m with W/E incl. Suitable 1 or 2 persons only. NB: Please leave a message with your name if not answered and Ill come back to you ASAP. Contact: 081 868 0686 TO LET WVB: The Docks Stern 4 Moderne 3 slaapkamer, 2 badkamer, gaste toilet, oopplan kombuis, eetkamer en sitkamer. Dubbel motorhuis. Private buite speel, braai area en binnebraai. Geen Diere, stil kompleks Nie geskik vir aktiewe/raserige kinders, Beskikbaar 1Sept. Prepaid / Water ingsl. N$ 7 500.00 p/m Vooruitbetaalbaar Plus deposito oor 2 maande Skakel Frank: 081 124 2151

Tamariskia Sinden Street, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen, dining, build in cardboard, and a garage. N$ 5,500 plus deposit. Excluding W&E, 0813116830 TO RENT: One bedroom flat with open plan kitchen with huge lounge to rent in Kuiseb namport. Neat place and secure. For viewing Contant:0812440044 CFS PROPERTIES & INSURANCE SWAKOPMUND TO LET VINETA HOUSE 3 Bedrooms, bathroom, separate toilet, kitchen/scullery, lounge/dining, bic, spacious yard, garage, water excluded, prepaid meter, deposit required. N$9,500.00 IRENE 081 353 5551 / 064412320 irene@cfsnamibia.com TO LET TAMARISKIA Two bedrooms, bathroom, stove and oven, building cupboards, burglar proof, alarm system, two automated garages, two covered parking, private sliding gate. N$ 6000/month. Contact : 0851249826. SwakopmundTamariskia: 1. Six bedroom house, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, TV room, lounge, dining room, laundry and double garage 2. Two bedroom flat (bic), with open plan kitchen, garage an sitting-room for N$4500.00 (W&E excluded in both). Available now. Contact: 0812790598 or 0814351012. TO RENT Tamariskia - Swakop 10 Avenue: 2 Bedroom flat, bathroom with shower, lounge + kitchen. Water included, prepaid electricity. Available 1 August. N$4500 + deposit. Cell: 081 122 6234

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Mondesa TO LET 1Bedr flat bathr,kitchen N$ 2970.00 W/Incl NHE houses 2bedr, bathr, kitchen N$ 3600.00 W/L Excl 3bedr, 2bathr, lounge, kitchen N$ 5700.00 W/L Excl Jabulani 2Bedr house, bathr, lounge, kitchen dinning room N$ 5000.00 W/Incl Mahetago Outside room with bathr N$ 2200.00 W/L Incl 1 person 1Bedr flat, bathr, ktchen N$ 2500.00 W/L Incl 1person/young couple 1bedr flat, bathr, kitchen N$ 2500.00 W/Incl Walvis bay - Narraville 2Bedr flat, bathr, open plan kitchen N$ 4500.00 W/L Incl 2Bedr flat,bathr,open plan kitchen N$ 5000.00 W/L Incl Negotiable All deposits required For Sale Mondesa 4 bedroom house,2bathr, lounge, kitchen dinning room, indoor braai, garage (Bic) in all bedrooms with 2 bachelor flats N$ 1.250 mil Double storey complex Ideal for rental investment or self catering or B&B establishment guaranteed income of up 19,500pm consist of main house with 4 units of 2Bedr each N$ 1.650 mi l Tamariskia Cottage Village Flat 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, open plan kitchen, garage N$ 850 000 00 3bedr house, 2bathr, lounge, Tv room open plan kitchen, dinning room indoor braais, laundry area (Bic) in main bedr, with 1 bedr flat, bathr, open plan kitchen double garage, big erf N$ 1.4 mil negotiable Call Tel: 064-402112 Fax: 064-403396 Matty: 081 244 6995 www.mnkpropertiesnami bia.com TO RENT Mondesa - Swakop: 2 Bedroom house with kitchen, sitting room, 1 toilet and shower. Secured with alarm. N$4400p/m, water included, prepaid electricity. No garage. 2 People can share the price. Available 1 Aug. Contact: 081 311 3668

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To rent – Walvis Bay 4 bedroom house in Lagoon Area, all rooms with BIC, three and a half bathroom, kitchen with stove, two garages, prepaid electricity. Available from 1 August, N$ 12 000.00, deposit required. Contact: 081 129 7407 / 081 148 2521

CFS PROPERTIES & INSURANCE SWAKOPMUND TO LET HOUSE OCEANVIEW 2 Bedrooms,1 bathrooms, lounge/dining, kitchen, bic, single garage, neat & newly built. N$7,800.00 IRENE 081 353 5551 / 064-412320 irene@cfsnamibia.com

Narraville: 4 bedroom house to rent. N$ 5000.00 neg. Erf 3153, including water, prepaid electricity. Mee str, available from 03 August 2015. Kuisebmond: Rooms to rent, kabejou side. N$ 1700.00, available from 01 August 2015. Including water and excluding electricity For view contact – 081 263 1747 / 081 449 8025 Kuisebmond: Room to rent, N$1600.00, including water, prepaid electricity. Contact: 081 236 7774 Te Huur: Narraville Bachelor woonstel te huur in narraville, met kombuis + bic, badkamer, dierwerings, sekuiteit deur. N$ 2800.00 p/m + deposito onderhandelbaar, W&E ingesluit. Vir enkel persoon of twee persone. Skakel: 081 327 9800 Te huur: Narraville 1 slaapkamer woonstel te huur in narraville met oopplan kombuis + badkamer, sekuiteit deur, diefwerings, parkeering. N$ 3000.00 p/m, deposito onderhandelbaar, W&E ingesluit. Vir enkel persoon of twee persone. Skakel: 081 327 9800 Kuisebmond Flats to rent, fixed amount of N$ 2500.00. No yearly increments. NHE houses in kuisebmond location available now. Erf nr 5395, toilet and shower inside with a boundary wall. Very private and quiet area. Contact Obert: 081 208 1822 / 081 231 0677 Modern 2 bedroom apartment in a secure complex, BIC, Modern finishes, 2 toilets, 1 garage, build in braai, alarm. N$ 7400.00 p/m. Deposit required. Contact: 081 127 6792 / 081 122 5558 Kuisebmond – Namport One bedroom to rent, with a bathroom, shower, kitchen and a big sitting room. N$2900.00, water included, electricity excluded. Contact: 081 414 6800 Kuisebmond: One bedroom to rent, N$ 1800.00, W&E included. Barber str. Contact: 081 147 1885 / 081 698 5463

Walvis Bay: Near Fairview Estate Cottage 2 bedroom flat with garage at the back of a house. N$ 5400.00, water & electricity included. Deposit of N$ 5000.00. Available from 1 august 2015 Contact: 081 278 0246 Fairways:Newly build 4 bedroom B/R house, 2 B/R, 2 garage, open plan, build in braai. $ 10 000.00 + 10 000.00 deposit. Contact: 081 732 4946 / 064 202 210 Email: ankoventer@gmail.com Kuisebmond – Kabeljou street Single flat with private bathroom, in a very secure and clean area. N$ 2150.00 p/m, W/E incl. Available as from 1 August 2015. Contact: 081 127 8229 Narraville – Kruis str 3 bedroom house to rent, BIC in rooms and Kitchen, no garage, N$ 5500.00 including water, prepaid electricity, 3000.00 deposit. Contact: 081 232 6622 To Rent in Walvis Bay 3 bedroom, 2 toilets + guest toilet, Ground floor, double garage. Water excluded, prepaid electricity. N$ 9000.00 p/m + deposit, beautiful garden, Bic. Highly secure, very close to Walvis bay high school. Contact: 081 346 0000 FINE & COUNTRY To Let Walvis Bay Meersig 1x2 bedroom house, open plan kitchen and sitting room with double garage Pre paid electricity N$ 7 500.00 p/m 1x3 bedroom house, open plan kitchen and sitting room with double garage Pre paid electricity N$ 10 500.00 p/m Fairways 1x4 bedroom house, big open plan kitchen with sitting room with one garage Pre paid electricity N$ 10 000.00 FOR SALE Langstrand ervens Erf 369m² N$ 580 000.00 Erf 379m² N$ 580 000.00 Erf 649m² N$ 780 000.00 Swakopmund vineta to let 2 bedroom, bathroom, shower, garage, open plan kitchen, court yard N$ 6 500.00 neg Contact: Hannelie 081 124 2292 Office 064 2212 417

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TO LET SWAKOPMUND Vogelstrand Various fully furnished units available immediately. Starting from N$ 6,500.00 p/m Kramersdorf Fully furnished townhouse 2 bedrooms 1 full bathroom, Open plan kitchen and lounge Single garage, Available immediately Private courtyard. N$ 8 900.00 p/m Contact Nadia 081 141 5000 WALVIS BAY Central Fully Furnished Flat 2 Bedroom 1 Full bathroom, Single Garage N$ 300.00 water included and prepaid electricity No Pets N$ 7 000.00 p/m Industrial Light Industrial Warehouse 300m² Available 1 Aug 2015 N$ 13 380.00/m Contact Kurt: 081 164 5000 Meersig Townhouse 2 Bedrooms 1 Full bathroom Open plan Living area, kitchen with scullery Single Garage Indoor braai room In security complex Alarm System N$ 8 360.00 p/m Newly Built Flat 2 bedrooms 1.5 bathroom Kitchen with open plan living area Single Garage Pre-paid Electricity Alarm system available for N$ 215.00 Available immediately N$ 5575.00p/m Hermies Newly Built Flat 2 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Kitchen with open plan living area Single parking bay Alarm System N$ 5575.00 p/m Contact Leonie 081 160 5000 Contact us for all your property needs.

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TO RENT Tamariskia - Swakop: Spacious 1 bedroom flat. N$3500 + deposit. W/L Included. Contact: 081 765 2366

House to rent in Walvisbay 2 bedrooms, bic kitchen, toilet, living room and double garage N$5000 p.m (water included) – Deposito of N$5 000 Available 01 August 2015 Contact: 085 550 2288

TUKA PROPERTIES CC TO LET · Vineta 6 Bedrooms house, 2 bathrooms, sitting room, lounge and dining room, entertaining area with double garage for N$ 15 000.00 water and electricity excluded.

EXCLUSIVE AND ELITE ESTATES TO RENT: Ocean View: Furnished 3 bedroom town house. Available end of Aug. N$14 000.00p/m Spacious Town house N$8200.00p/m 3 Bedroom house with double garage. N$11 000.00p/m 2x 3 bedroom town houses. Available end of August. N$10 000.00 (unfurnished) N$14 000.00 (furnished) Newly build 3 bedroom up-market house N$11 000.00p/m Vineta 3 bedroom 2 bathrooms N$6 100.00 p/m Mile 4: 3 Bedroom T/house N$6800.00p/m Vineta: 3 Bedroom house N$7500.00p/m Hage Heights: Up-market stylish 3 Bedroom double story furnished. N$27 000.00p/m Mondesa: Spacious 4 bedroom house + garage. N$7800.00p/m 2 Bedroom house N$5000.00p/m FOR SALE NEW DEVELOPMENT Mondesa: D/storey town house 2 + 3 bedrooms. Stating price N$730 000.00 Diana Mc Clune Cell: 081 124 0933 Tel: (064) 402 439 Fax: (064) 402 471 Email: eeestates@gmail .com TO RENT Mondesa - Swakop: 2 Bedroom house, bathroom, kitchen with BIC and stove, lounge and double garage. With alarm and boundary walls. N$5500.00 + deposit. W/ Incl, prepaid electricity. Available 1 Aug. 2015 Contact: 081 673 2664 TE HUUR: Narraville Enkel persoon 1 slaapkamer, kombuis en badkamer. N$ 2 800.00 p/m + deposit W/K ingsl. Geen garage. Kontak: 081 124 9082

Meersig 2 bedroom flat (BIC) Open plan kitchen (BIC, BIS) Bathroom Shared double garage N$5,500 p/m plus full deposit (water included, prepaid electricity). Contact: 081 147 5550 MALAKIA PROPERTIES TO LET MAHETAGO 1bedoom and bathroom N$2300.00 W/L Incl MONDESA 1bedrooms, bathroom Kitchen, N$2500.00 W/L Incl TAMARISKIA 3bedrooms bic, 2bathrooms Kitchen bic with stove, Lounge and Garage N$5800.00 W/L Excl Avble 1/8/2015 TUUTALENI (KUISEBMOND) 1bedroom,bathroom N$1700.00 W/INCL All Deposit –required Malakia 081 297 7253 Email: malakiaproperties@y ahoo.com TO RENT Oletweni - Swakop: 1 Bedroom flat with own bathroom N$2500 + N$2500 deposit. W/L Incl. Available immediately TO RENT Narraville - Walvis: 2 Bedroom backyard flat, 2 bathrooms, open plan kitchen and lounge N$5000 + N$5000 deposit. W/L Incl. Available immediately. TO RENT Oletweni - Swakop: 1 Bedroom flat, bathroom, mini kitchen and lounge. N$3000 + N$3000 deposit. W/L Incl, no pets and no garage. Available immediately. Contact: 081 673 2664 TO RENT Oletweni - Swakop: 2 Bedroom house, bathroom, kitchen and lounge. N$4700 + deposit. W/L Included. Available 1 Aug. 2015 Contact: 081 673 2664

· Tamariskia 6 bedrooms house, two bathrooms, kitchen, sitting room and dining room with a tandem garage for N$ 9200.000 water and electricity excluded. · Mondesa - Omulondo Bachelor flat with toilet and shower and build in cupboard for N$ 2200 including water, prepaid electricity · Mondesa 2 Bedroom house, two bathrooms, open plan kitchen and a garage for N$ 4800 water included and electricity excluded. Available for the 01 August. Vineta - Wilto Apartment · Two Bedroom flat, open plan kitchen, toilet, Bathroom and small court yard with a single garage for N$ 6000.00 Water & electricity excluded. · Mondesa – Omulondo Bachelor flat with toilet and shower for N$ 2000.00 water included and electricity excluded. · Dolphin Park – SilverDune 2 Bedrooms flat, 2 Bathrooms, Open plan kitchen and single garage for N$ 6500.00 water and electricity excluded. For more info call 081 241 5447/0812755508 064-461217 Email: info@tukaproperties.co m Website: www. tukaproperties.com

PROPERTIES FOR SALE FOR SALE Kuisebmund - Walvis: Town House. 3 Bedroom house, main bedroom with BIC, 2 bathrooms, kitchen with BIC, lounge and garage N$750 000.00 FOR SALE Davo Flats - Walvis: 2 Bedroom flat, all rooms with BIC, bathroom, open plan kitchen with stove and BIC, lounge and garage. N$900 000 and N$50 000 cash top up. FOR SALE Noorduin Henties: 4 Bedroom house, all rooms with BIC, 3 bathrooms, kitchen with stove and BIC, dining room, indoor braai, lounge and double garage. Backyard with fruit trees/plants N$1.38mil Contact: 081 673 2664

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PROPERTIES FOR SALE NEW DEVELOPMENT MONDESA! IMBA VILLAGE Phase 1 selling now! 2 Bed, 1 Bath 62.2m² unit with open plan & garage N$ 668 900.00 Gogga 0818709950 ARANDIS FREE-STANDING 3 BED, 2 BATH HOUSE WITH LOUNGE, KITCHEN & PATIO. MAIN BED WITH ENSUITE BATH! N$ 550 000-00 Gogga 081 870 9950 ARANDIS FREE-STANDING 3 BED, 1 BATH HOUSE WITH LOUNGE, KITCHEN, PATIO & GARAGE N$ 568 000-00 Gogga 081 870 9950

TE KOOP Vineta Swakopmund Ext.8 2 Huise op 1 Erf , size 982m² 1ste huis: 4 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers (one onsuite), sit/eet/studeer kamer. Kombuis. 3 Garages. Binne en buite braai. BIC. Eie Groot Tuin. Needs TLC 2de huis: Dubbelverdieping, bo 3 slaapkamers, 2 badkamers (one onsuite). 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$3.5miljoen(neg) Excl transfer costs. Geen kommissie Kontak: 081 786 0089 for sale: SMALLHOLDINGS SWAKOP as weekend retreat or for daily living, from N$ 1,903,000 for 5 ha. SEASIDE ESTATES Birgit 081-2757827

KUISEBMOND GOOD INVESTMENT 6 Bed, 2 bath house with kitchen Plus: Independent 4 bed Flat With Kitchen & bathroom Rental income p/m N$ 18 500.00 N$ 1 700 000 00 Emily 0812930335

PROPERTIES FOR SALE CFS PROPERTIES & INSURANCE SWAKOPMUND FOR SALE RESIDENTIAL ERVEN OCEANVIEW VARIOUS ERVEN & SIZES FROM: N$595,000-00 IRENE 081 353 5551 / 064412320 irene@cfsnamibia.com www.cfsnamibia.com CFS PROPERTIES & INSURANCE FOR SALE HOUSE OCEAN VIEW Neat & Upmarket. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, scullery, bic, lounge/dining, indoor & outside, braai, alarm, double garage. N$1,760,000-00 (negotiable) IRENE 081 353 5551 / 064412320 irene@cfsnamibia.com CFS PROPERTIES & INSURANCE SWAKOPMUND TO LET VINETA HOUSE 3 Bedrooms, bathroom, separate toilet, kitchen/scullery, lounge/dining, bic, spacious yard, garage, water excluded, prepaid meter, deposit required. N$9,500.00 IRENE 081 353 5551 / 064412320 irene@cfsnamibia.com

ARANDIS FREE-STANDING 3 BED, 2 BATH HOUSE WITH LOUNGE, KITCHEN, PATIO & GARAGE MAIN BED WITH ENSUITE BATH! N$ 660 000-00 Saloom 081 382 1888 ARANDIS FREE-STANDING 2 BED, 1 BATH HOUSE WITH LOUNGE, KITCHEN & PATIO N$ 456 000-00 Saloom 081 382 1888 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 Saloom 081 382 1888

PROPERTIES FOR SALE Contact Remax for all your property needs! Our friendly agents standing by whether you are buying, selling or renting!. Give us a call! Ongwediva/Rundu/Outa pi/Eenhana/Omuthiya/ Oshakati/Ondangwa 065 238 342 / 081 605 1984 Swakopmund/Henties Bay/Arandis /Usakos/Omaruru 064 464 033 / 081 870 9950 Walvis Bay/Longbeach 064 212 440 / 081 605 1984 Walvis Bay CBD Sole & Exclusive Mandate Spacious 160m² 3 bed, 1 ½ bath townhouses. A rare find at N$ 905 000-00 each! 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 Walvis Bay Weighbridge SOLE & EXCLUSIVE MANDATE Prime Warehouses for sale! Ranging from 165 – 412m² Selling from N$ 1 492 500-00 Don't hesitate! Call Now! Claudia 081 605 1984 BRAND NEW SOLE & EXCLUSIVE MANDATE WALVIS BAY Modern & Classic Offices located in the corporate and financial heart of Walvis Bay! Ranging from 73m² to 94m² Selling from only N$ 1 624 600-00! Do not miss out on this unique opportunity! Book yours now! Claudia 081 605 1984

Kuisebmond 4 bed house Plus 2 bed flat. A rare find at N$ 875 000-00 Claudia 081 605 1984

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TUKA PROPERTIES CC 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 Mile 4 · 3 Bedrooms Apartment, 2 ½ Bathrooms, Open Plan Kitchen, Store room, Braai Area Single Garage & small court yard for N$1.21 mil Hage Heights · 3 Bedrooms house, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, lounge, dining room and small study room, 4 garages and 1- self containing bedroom with exterior access. N$ 3.3 mil Vineta· 3 Bedrooms house, 2 Bathrooms, Kitchen, living / dining room, Single garage and 1 bedroom flat for N$1.65 miL · Vineta – Wilto Apartment 2 Bedrooms, one bathrooms, toilet and open plan kitchen, small court yard and single garage for N$ 980 000.00 Vineta· 4 Bedrooms house, 2 Bath Rooms, Lounge & Dining, Open Plan, TV Room, Fitted Kitchen, Pantry, double Garage, Fenced yard, Fire Place. Selling for N$2.3 mil Vineta· 6 bedrooms house, sitting/lounge, dining room, kitchen, scullery, pantry, laundry room, 1 full bathroom, 2 shower & toilet, entertainment area, 3 garages. A 2 bedrooms flat, with open plan lounge/kitchen, bathroom. House is fitted with alarm system and solar panels, solar geyser and extra solar lights. N$2.7 mil Tamariskia · 3 Bedroom house, 2 Bathrooms, Open kitchen with lounge ,Indoor braai & entertainment area, Study, living room, TV room with Double garage PLUS 1 Bedroom flat . Selling for N$1.450 000.00 Tamariskia - Cottage village· 2 bedroom flat, 1 bathroom, build in cupboards, open plan kitchen with 1 garage. N$850 000.00 Long Beach · 2 Bedrooms flat, 2 Bathrooms, open plan kitchen, indoor bay & garage for N$ 1 mil (all furniture included) Mondesa - oletweni · 2 bedrooms house, Open plan kitchen, toilet and shower and single garage for NS 790 000.00 Windhoek – Khomasdal · 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dinning , kitchen, living room, double garage and lappa with boundary wall and electric fence with extra outside toilet for N$ 2.3 mil Ocean View· Corner Erf 996m² selling for N$ 960 000.00 Dolphin – Sea front · 600m² Erf for N$ 1.2 million Walvis Bay – Industrial area· 3000 m² plot for sale for N$4 mil Plot – Ocean view · 875 m² plot sale for N$ 750 000.00 If you are having properties to sell, Contact us at Tuka Properties. For more info call 081 241 5447/0812755508 064-461217 Email: info@tukaproperties.com Website: www.tukaproperties.com

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SWAKOPMUND OLD WORLD CHARM Beautiful wooden floor house With spacious rooms, open Plan kitchen/living, 2 bathrooms, 3 outside rooms, double garage PLUS: 2 bed flat with own garage. Walk to the beach & shops. N$ 3 700 000-00 GOGGA 0818709950 SWAKOPMUND DON'T WASTE TIME! Very neat and spacious 3 bed With 2 bath, open plan kitchen/ Living, garage, near private school. N$ 1 450 000-00 GOGGA 0818709950 LONGBEACH NEVER-EVER-AGAIN BARGAIN!!! LUXURIOUS BEACHFRONT home Awesome kitchen with Granite tops, huge patio. Balconies, and much more. Far below valuation! N$ 5 300 000-00 GOGGA 0818709950 SWAKOPMUND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Neat 1 bed flat in secure Apartment block, balcony, Garage, walk to the beach And shops. N$ 1 000 000-00 NEG GOGGA 0818709950

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Henties Bay Opportunity for Investment 708m² plot N$ 400 000-00 Iiyambo 0813995955 Ocean ViewSwakopmund Urgent Sale - Selling below Valuation 3 Bed, 3 Bath, Double Garage, Lounge, Dining, Outdoor BBQ N$ 1 700 000-00 Iiyambo 0813995955 Ocean ViewSwakopmund Not to be missed! 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Lounge, Study room, Double Garage + Double storey Bachelor flat with own Garage N$ 2 600 000-00 Iiyambo 0813995955 Mondesa- Swakopmund Great investment 4 Bed, 2 Bath, Lounge, Dining, Indoor Braai, Garage, + 2 Bachelor Flats N$ 1 250 000-00 Iiyambo 0813995955

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Want to Buy or Sell Property contact your coastal Agents

Ruth 081 240 7350 Jackie 081 246 3590 Karien 081 250 4690

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PROPERTIES WANTED Looking for a flat/town house to buy in Langstrand or in Swakopmund. N$ 700-900 000.00 Please contact 081 200 0265 SELLING YOUR HOME?? Get the price you want. No negotiating with buyers. No agent commissions. RENTING YOUR HOME?? Get the price you want. No negotiating with tenants. No agent commissions. Contact: 081 673 2664 Urgently looking for a bachelors fat in Tamariskia or Vineta. Price rang: N$2000 - N$2500 Preferably with W/L Incl. Contact: 081 723 7463 081 783 5623 WANTED: Opsoek na Stootwaitjie (Prem) vir tweeling. Kontak 081 253 0232 ASB laatweet die prys? Property Wanted: I am looking for a house to buy in Kuisebmond. Price range N$ 300 000.00 – N$550 000.00. Contact: 081 370 5587

ACCOMMODATION

CLOSING TIME: 10:00 day prior to publication

WANTED

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

CASH PAID INSTANTLY for your broken & irreparable Gold Jewellery, also bits & pieces. Call at Desert Jeweller & Curios Sam Nujoma Avenue Walvis Bay, opposite KFC. Your ID is essential.

PAWN SHOP

CASH FOR GOLD We buy Gold & Silver Jewellery and Coins even if it's broken. We also Buy Diamonds. We operate in Swakop, Walvis Bay, Henties Bay, Arandis, Uis and Omaruru. Contact us at: 0813443794/081315 9178 We are available 24/7

CARS FOR SALE: 2010 Nissan Navara 2010 4x4, 2.5 Diesel N$ 210 000.00 Contact: 081 149 0664 FOR SALE: 2004 Model Hyundai Accent. N$17 000.00 Contact: 081 794 8672 081 451 5296 FOR SALE: Mazda drifter 2.6i 4x4 single cab. 2003 Model. Diff lock. 141 000km with canopy, N/bar, T/bar, R/bar and side step. Price any offer between N$95 000 and N$85 000. Vehicle in good condition. Contact: 081 263 0096 081 127 4330 Mitsubishi Pajero V6 GDI Short Wheel Base 2004 Model 151 000 km, Bullbar, Towbar, Underbody, Ironman Suspension, Hancook Mud Terrain Tyres (80% tread left), serviced and maintained every 10 000 km, Vehicle is in very good condition. 120 000.00 N$ Contact : Lutz 081 147 3916 (During office hours only.) FOR SALE:VW Golf 5 GTI 2008, 152 000km, DSG gearbox, N$140 000.00 Neg. Contact Duan at: 081 423 9304

WANTED

FOR SALE: A Toyota Stalion backie for sale as is Only minor attention needed then it's ready to work. Contact 0817407273 FOR SALE: 1997 Mercedez Benz Good condition Leather inside N$ 45 500.00 Contact: 081 376 2804

WANTED: Looking for a Landcruiser rim 16 inch in Walvis Bay & Swakopmund Contact: 081 363 6356

FOR SALE: 2001 Toyota 2.7 Hilux Bakkie. Diflock, rail and extras. N$ 68 000.00 Prinsent: 081 552 9229

We buy or sell anything of value

97 Sam Nujoma Walvisbaai

064220387 0811475333 0811475475

FOR SALE: 1x Freestanding metabo planer and thickeser 260mm (ADH 1626) N$10 000.00 1x 2Ton Mobi engine crane. As new new price: N$5500 asking: N$4000.00 2x 15Litre aluminium oil dispensers new price: N$3400 asking: N$2000 1x 500litre plastic tank used for rainwater storage. new price: N$1667.50 asking: N$800 Contact: 081 373 7614 FOR SALE: 1x KIC tumble dryer N$650.00 1x Kalvinator heavy duty top loader, like new. N$1650.00 1x Two door counter bar fridge, stainless steel N$2850.00 1x Defy automatic washing machine N$850.00 1x Defy build-in oven & HOB black N$850.00 1x Large oregonpine kist dove tailed 120 years old N$850.00 1x AEG dishwashing machine N$650.00 6x small corner washbasins white porcelain (new) from N$120each 10x Stainless steel kitchen sink, single, double and triple (new) from N$299each Contact: 081 567 4522 FOR SALE: Take away X Tractor Fan 200Lt Geyser Geelhout dubbelbed (UNIEK) Kontak 081 244 1342 2x New Raleigh elevation 90, mens bicycles (1 Red & 1 Blue) Price: N$1000.00 Each Contact Des: 0811279817 Toyota 3L Turbo Diesel Engine with transmission and 2 diffs + 5 wheels, garage door + bulding materials. Make me an offer, Call: 081 351 6381 GARAGE SALE Saturday 1 August 9am - 2pm Miscellaneous for kitchen, garden, camping, VW Combi seats (new), TV, clothing, records and much more... Libertina Amathilla Str. 135 Tel: 064 402 105

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M+Z Motors Coastal Tel: 064 20 37 92

mzcoastal@metjeziegler.com

FOR SALE!

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE SALE: Starts 30 July till stocks last Items on sale include African dresses & material African suits & shirts African handbags & shoes Indian dresses & materials Men suits & shirts Jeans & t-shirts Comforters & blankets and many more Visit us on Dream Fashions, 151 Sam Nujoma Ave, Walvis Bay Opposite Charlies Meat Market Contact: 064 206 527 081 226 1350

ANIMALS FOR SALE ANIMALS: Puppies for sale, german shepard, labrador puppies for sale. N$ 1 300.00 each Only 2 left With first injection. Contact Frank: 081 122 9314

VACANCIES Vacancy available at Toulmin's Bistro/Coffee Shop at the Swakopmund Indoor Sport Center. 1. We are looking for a Manager: with a min 3 years experience in the food industry and a valid drivers licence. No criminal record, must have a Grade 12 certificate. Any further studies in the food industry/hospitality field will be a bonus.

2. Waiter/Waitresses:

with a min of 3 years experience as a waiter/waitress. No criminal record, must have a Grade 12 certificate.

2007 Merc A170 Auto 160 000km

N$ 79 995

Please email your UPDATED CV, with a history of where you worked previously from which date to which date to: info@toulmins.com

G4S Security Services requires the services of a CIT Driver & a Crew man. The successful candidates will report to the Cash Manager Walvis Bay. The candidates must reside in Walvis Bay. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

2010 Corolla Professional 110 000km

N$ 99 995

· Maintain all cash collection/ delivery procedures in accordance with Company Policy · Controlling of logistics/ equipment · Maintaining documentation flow regarding operation · Maintain excellent service quality and -client relationships

REQUIREMENTS

2011 Outlander 2.4 AWD 57 200km

N$ 249 995

2014 Nissan Qashqai 19000km

N$ 299 995

2013 Ford Kuga Diesel AWD 63 800km

N$ 314 995

2012 Wrangler Rubicon 68000km

N$ 339 995

· Grade 12 · Code 8/10 Drivers License will be an advantage · Previous experience in the Security environment/ assets in transit will be an advantage · Language proficiency English/Afrikaans and other languages will be an advantage · Service orientated · Be able to work under pressure · Be able to focus and pay attention to detail · Have reputable track record from previous/current employer

THE COMPANY OFFERS

· Market Related salary

Persons meeting the requirements set for the position, may deliver a detailed Curriculum-Vitae with a cover letter, addressed: For Att: Ms Chrystal Nash at G4S Walvis Bay Office, on or before 7 August 2015. .

* Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted and no documents will be returned. CHANGE YOUR LIFE AND START A PROFESSIONAL CAREER AT G4S!

SALES REPRESENTATIVES NEEDED – BE YOUR OWN BOSS · Commission Basis calculated on budget · Own transport required · Based In Walvis/Swakop Email CV to: x10visser@gmail.com

2012 Fortuner 3.0 D4D Auto 123 000km

N$ 349 995

VACANCY: Trustworthy male gender worker needed at THIS ‘N THAT to start as soon as possible. Call Lawrence: 081 324 1285

LOST & FOUND

3. Admin Clerk:

with a min of 3 years experience as Administrator in the food/hospitality industry. No criminal record, must have a Grade 12 certificate.

JOIN THE ELITE ! The leading Security Service Provider in Namibia

VACANCY CIT Driver & Crewman Walvis Bay

HOUSEHOLD/ FURNITURE This 'n That We buy and sell second hand & new furniture and household appliances. We offer good moeny on qaulity. Sam Nujoma Town Sqaure. La Paloma Building Walvis Bay. Els 081 255 5809 Lawrence 081 324 1285

VACANCIES

2012 Merc C250 Avantgarde 25 000km

N$ 369 995 Karmen

+264 81 302 8571

Louis

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African Grey pappegaai verlore. Reageer op die naam Doppies Adres Nr 71, Agtiende weg, Walvisbaai Kontak Alwie en Arista Oberholster 081 122 5554 Beloning vir die persoon wat hom terugbring

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TRACY: A 23-year-old lady is looking for housework, babysitting in Walvis Bay for 3 days a week or a full week. Ready to start immediately. Contact: 081 215 1168

I am looking for a job as a domestic worker for only white or coloured people, or in hotels. I can clean, wash and iron. I know cleaning from A-Z. Please contact me on 081 638 7889

41 Jarige vrou is opsoek na werk, 1 dag per week in Walvis Bay. Skoon maak en stryk, was en stryk of net stryk. Kontak 0810421166

EMMA: Opsoek na huiswerk of kantoor skoonmaak werk. Rook en drink nie. Kan onmidellik begin. Kontak: 081 343 1114 I am 29 years old looking for domestic work in Walvis Bay from Monday to Friday or 3 days a week. I can start immediately. Contact me at 0816500154 A 44 jarige dame is dringend op soek na huiswerk by langstrand. Sy kan enige tyd die diens aanvaar. Sy kan op 0815615890 enige tyd gekontak word. A hardworking woman looking for domestic or office work. I have 8 years experience, Langstrand,Lagoon and town. Contact me on 0812127865

I am looking for a job as a Driver at any company in Swakopmund or Walvis bay. I have a Code C drivers licence, 4 years experience in driving with grade 10. Can start any time. Contact: 081 370 1271 081 387 0304 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n 36 Jarige vrou is dringend opsoek na hiuswerk, skoonmaak werk, stryk, kinders oppas, kan kinders ook help met hulle huiswerk. Ek drink of rook nie. Het verwyssings en is baie betroubaar. In Swakopmund vir 3 dae of Maandae tot Vrydae van 1 tot 5. Kontak: 081 660 6911 WERK GESOEK: Betroubare dame is opsoek na Dinsdae en Donderdae werk. Kan onmidellik begin. Kontak: 081 205 9036 Twee dames is opsoek na huiswerk vir 2 of 3 dae in meersig,naraville,lagoon,dor p of langstrand. Kontak asseblief 0814038222 / 0817187979

CLOSING TIME: 10:00 day prior to publication

PROPERTIES PROPERTIES FOR SALE TO LET

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Ek is opsoek na huiswerk vir twee dae (Maandae en Vrydae) in Walvis Bay(Meersig), Langstrand en Swakopmund. Kontak 0814660407 I have papers as a cook for any vessel in Walvis Bay needing an assistant cook. Contact me anytime on 0815581092 I am a lady of 24 years old looking for domestic or hospitality work, contact me on 0818759215. I can start any time. Im a 29year old lady looking for work as a cashier or waitress. I have experience, I can clean offices as well or any kind of work in a hotel. Please contact me on 0812202466 / 0813694452 I am looking for any kind of work like looking after your kids, cleaning or in a hotel except in bars. I have grade 12 with good points. Contact me on 0814412597. Only serious people must call, no jokes, im ready to start any time

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TO OUR DAD

No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why? Our hearts still ache in sadness And secret tears still flow What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know We love you R.I.P

Your daughters Mandine, Shadeen, Helmareen & Cherise

Mannie Maletzki * 09/11/1966

+ 26/07/2015

ROUDIENS:

Vrydag 31 Julie 2015 19:00 by huis 54 Brockerhofflaan Tamariskia

BEGRAFNIS:

Saterdag 1 Augustus 2015 13:00 vanaf huis 54 Brockerhofflaan Tamariskia 14:00 vanuit St Stefanus Rooms Katolieke Kerk, Tamariskia Navrae: Gerda - 081 289 6863 Nita - 081 207 7136 Mandine - 081 662 0391

TO THE MALETZKI FAMILY It's aa tough tough road road that that you you are are It's undertaking right right now. now. undertaking But we we want want to to let let you you know know But that you you are are not not alone alone in in this this ride. ride. that We are are with with you you always always We and may may God God continue continue and To shower shower his his grace grace To and comfort comfort to to your your family. family. and

From: Byl, Gawanab & April families

Death Notice Mario Ramos Viegas * 05 June 1944 â&#x20AC; 24 July 2015 Memorial service will be announced at a later stage. For more information contact: Barbara Ramos Viegas 064-209766/081 124 2460 / 081 250 0247 / +27749464435

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Athletes

Namibia will have two athletes at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships set for Beijing, China from 22 to 30 August. They are long distance runner Beata Naigambo and 400 metre hurdles athlete Hardus Maritz. Naigambo was the only athlete to qualify for the event; Maritz was entered as a wildcard, said Athletics Namibia Secretary-General, Frank Slabbert. Slabbert said it will be a challenge, as for any athlete, to bring home medals, adding these guys are going to face the world's best, but you never know, anything is possible in sports. NAMPA

Walvis Bay Golf Club News

PISCS medal

JJ Fourie and his team sponsored last week Saturday. Thank you JJ for your ongoing sponsorship and support. Koot Potgieter outclassed the field with an amazing Gross round of 73 with a 63 Nett, great golf Koot and keep it up. Tienie De Wet also played well with a good 78 Gross. Best Gross for the day – Tienie De Wet Best Nett- Koot Potgieter A- Division Nett- Des Benson – 74 Nett B- Division Nett – Jonas Niilenge – 68 Nett C- Division Nett – Jan Stander – 70 Nett Lucky Draw – Wouter Van Wyk ( well deserved after playing a 69 Nett) This Saturday is KVW with an Individual Stabelford Come and support our club and Sponser. See you in the fairway Koot Potgieter (left) and Jonas Niilenge

Upcoming title bout for Dannyboy Staff reporter Swakopmund's own boxing champion, Albinus Felesianu, better known as Dannyboy, is due to fight for the IBF Continental Africa Lightweight title during August. Dannyboy and Abraham "Energy" Ndaendapo, another elite Namibian boxer will lock horns with opponents to be announced soon. Ndaendapo will fight for the vacant IBF Continental Africa Junior Lightweight title. The tournament will take place in the Namibian Northern Centre of Ondangwa and will be promoted by the new Namibian boxing promoters, Salute Boxing Academy. Ndaendapo has been outside the ring after suffering a spinal cord injury while training to defend his IBF Continental Africa Jr. Lightweight title last year, which kept him from boxing activities while recuperating. His new promotional outfit is aiming high

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to take as many Namibian boxers as possible to the IBF rankings so as to enable the pugilists to earn international recognition and big money in the lucrative boxing industry. Abraham "Energy" Ndaendapo comes long way to the professional boxing ranks and files to the position that allowed him to win the most prestigious IBF continental title in Jr. Lightweight division. He had an awesomely amateur boxing career and boxing pundits rank his future very high. “Congratulations Abraham Ndaendapo and Albinus Felesianu. Africa is proud of you!” reads a press statement by Simon Andjamba, Vice President, International Boxing Federation Africa & Middle East.

SQUASH NOTES

Namib Diesel Social Doubles League Going from one league straight into another league ... Awesome or what? Can you believe it going into week three of the Doubles League and already three rounds behind the back? The competitiveness of the teams is of high standard, with majority of the matches going longer than the time slots allocated for them. Magic stuff and just what the spectators want to see... The results for the last three rounds were as follows: Wednesday 15th A Section. Supatronix vs Eagles 3-0. Ze de Britto/Sergio Figueiredo played supa and clipped Matthys Robberts/Jacques de Villiers’ wings. Fuel Pump Repairs Africa vs Woermann Brock Hardware & Building supplies 3-1. Clifford de Witt/Jenny Pahl fired on all cylinders and rocked Danie Jansen/Imanuel Amorongo's foundation. Janne Manne vs Brothers Louis 3-1. Jan de Smit/Stefan van Tonder gelled to take out Dirk/Leslie Bosman. Namib Diesel vs Jewellery Boutique 3-1. Jaco de Witt/Trevor Grane kept the revs up, something Wynand Breytenbach/Gerhard Lottering did not see Cummins. Erongo Auto Electric Sparkies vs Lighties 3-0. Michael Stauder/Trevor Heath kept the spark alive and blitzed Dylan Spencer/Brandon Grane. B Section. Rent-A-Drum vs Patrick & Diana 3-1. Bertus Fokkens/Blackie Zwart got the drum rolling with a good win over Patrick Quinn/Diana Meyer. Castle Lities vs Christo & Cindy 3-1. Pieter Beukes/Sharde Fisher worked up a bit of a froth beating Christo van Wyk/Cindy. Magic vs Road Runners 3-0. Poen/Cabous Olivier magically disposed of Luther Mostert/Andre Huisamen. Jaco & Annemaria vs Steel Africa 3-2. 2-all and unfortunately Chris Bruyns/Doyle de Haas had to concede the win to Jaco de Jager/Annemaria Venter, as Chris had to retire with a calf muscle injure. Spice Girls vs Double Trouble 3-1. Carla Cummings/Lindsay Lottering overcame any trouble from Zaan de Witt/Anneke Groble. Monday 20th A Section Namib Diesel bt Erongo Auto Electric Sparkies 3-2. Jaco/Trev G spluttered in the beginning and came from 2-love down to smother Michi/Trev's spark to take an excellent win. Trev H was left rather pale faced with the way they peppered him. Supatronix bt Woermann Brock Hardware & Building Supplies 3-1. The right/left combination of Ze/Serge is going to be quite a hurdle to overcome, as Danie/Imanuel found out. Brothers Louis bt Eagles 3-0. A good performance by Dirk/Les to clip the wings further. Jewellery Boutique bt Fuel Pump Repairs Africa 3-1. Definitely not a lackluster performance by Wynand/Gerhard to take down Cliffy/Jen. Janne Manne bt Lighties 3-2. Wotta match.. Jan/Stefan coming out tops. B Section. Magic bt Spice Girls 3-0. Magic play by Poena/Cabous made Carla/Lindsay seem rather bland. Double Trouble bt Steel Africa 3-1. Anneke/Zaan served up Trouble with a capital 'T' for a good result. Castle Lities bt Patrick &Diana 3-0. Icy cool .. that's what they are .. Pieter/Sharde. Pat/Di froze. Road Runners bt Christo & Cindy 3-1. Once they get going .. 'beep, beep!' Luther/Andre are hard to catch. Rent-A-Drum bt Jaco & Annemaria 3-0. Jaco had to retire hurt with a calf muscle injury. Wednesday 27th A Section. Janne Manne bt Namib Diesel 3-2. Jan/Stefan the other right/left combo proved that they are going to be a team to contend with. Of course unforced errors also came into play a lot, something that just cannot be done in doubles. Lighties bt Eagles 3-0. W/O. Supatronix bt Brothers Louis 3-0. Ze/Serge gave Dirk/Leslie no chance to get any traction. Jewellery Boutique bt Woermann Brock Hardware & Building Supplies 3-1. A sterling performance by Wynand/Gerhard too take out Danie/Imanuel. Erongo Auto Electric Sparkies bt Fuel Pump Repairs Africa 3-1. Michi/Trev were amped for this tussle. B Section. Road Runners bt Castle Lities 3-2. Andre played well with his sister, Anina. It took some doing, but eventually they took all the fizz out of Pieter/Sharde. Patrick & Diana bt Jaco & Annemaria 3-2. A great tussle .. full points to Pat/Di. Spice Girls bt Christo & Cindy 3-0. The female left/right hand combination came in handy for Carla/Lindsay. Double Trouble bt Rent-A-Drum 3-2. Anneke/Zaan's backs were up and troubled Bertus/Blackie throughout this lengthy clash. Magic bt Steel Africa 3-0. Hmm .. Magic stuff… It seems Poena/Cabous is the team to beat in this section. The points' standing at present is as follows: Section A. Supatronix 15; Janne Manne 15; Namib Diesel 12; Erongo Auto Electric Sparkies 12; Jewellery Boutique 11; Fuel Pump Repairs Africa 7; Lighties 7; Brothers Louis 6; Woermann Brock Hardware & Building Supplies 3 & Eagles 0. Section B. Magic 15; Castle Lities 12; Rent-A-Drum 12; Double Trouble 11; Spice Girls 10; Road Runners 10; Jaco & Annemaria 7; Patrick & Diana 6; Steel Africa 3 and Christo & Cindy 2. Till next week.

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Spurs - one step closer to the Premier League Leandrea Louw

The Walvis Bay based Western Spurs Football Club recently acquired first division status, simultaneously announcing their participation in the Namibian Southern Stream First Division for the upcoming 2015/16 season. This was implemented after Spurs decided to take matters into their own hands – after the Erongo Second Division League was declared ‘null and void’ earlier this month. This move is described by both players and management as an historic and exciting time for football lovers in Walvis Bay, especially for the Narraville community. Dating back a few years, the club’s vision was to create a team that will promote and protect the interests of the players from the community, as ‘Narraville is brimming with soccer talent and players’. “The mission was always to reach Premier League and this has just brought us closer to that goal,” said Ty-

rone Mouton, one of the founding members of the club. “At the moment, I can say the club is wellstructured with proper management and talented players. Youth development, through our academy, has already been implemented. With the new status comes numerous responsibilities, towards the players and the community, thus we have tasked ourselves to not only take but give back as well. One of the many priorities includes the restructuring of our home

grounds, which is the Narraville Soccer Stadium.” The motivation behind this decision was that it was alleged by trusted sources that the Spurs were the rightful League winners of the 2014/15 season. The league was declared null and void by the Namibia Football Association and that the league’s team be excluded from play offs on the grounds of the non-compliance by clubs and the League during players’ registrations and transfers, the unprocedural process

Western Spurs FC followed during the handling of disputes, protest and complains, the incomplete and inaccurate log-standing

submitted by the Interim Executive, and missing match reports, which suggested that some matches may not

have taken place. The season will kick off in October, thus all current and interested players are invited to a gen-

eral meeting which will take place 9 August, 15:00, at the Narraville Club House.

The Subtech group who also had two athletes, both of them were also first place winners

Fun run introduced new athletic club Liesl Losper

The Directorate of Sport in the Ministry of Youth, National Service and Sport hosted a 1.6 kilometer street mile and fun run which took place Saturday in Walvis Bay. They started from Spar Supermarket, which was the main sponsor for the event. The launch of the new Namib Athletics Club also took place. Mara Kandjiriomuini, Regional Sport Officer, Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, said “Let us practise a healthy lifestyle and through this club you can surely achieve it. We invite athletes from Walvis Bay and Swakopmund to be part of this initiative.” Other sponsors, Namport (contributed the water), Subtech and the Municipality of Walvis Bay, also gave tremendous input for the success of the day. The categories were young males, young females, junior

males, junior females, senior males, senior females, veteran males and veteran females. Walvis Bay Mayor Uilika Nambahu attended the event, welcomed all the guests and the winners were honoured to receive their trophies and medals from her. Hendrik Kabooy, a wellknown runner for the coastal region also participated together with another athlete Erich Goeieman, and all of them are part of this athletic club.

Walvis Bay Mayor Uilika Nambahu, with the floor manager from Spar handing over a trophy with a hamper to Hendrik Kabooy