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Karibib Mining ACC-investigation nears end Marshallino Beukes

An Anti-Corruption Commission investigation, regarding Karibib Mining and Construction (KMC) allegedly colluding with government officials within the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) to obtain blasting certificates for six workers by fraudulent means, is on the verge of completion.

The newspaper this week learned that the last witness’ statement was obtained and the dossier will be submitted to the Prosecutor General in about two weeks’ time.

The case stems from an incident that was reported to the ACC in March 2012 and the dispute centres on six employees of the Karibib Mining and Construction (KMC) firm, who were enrolled with the Directorate of Mining to take the exam for a Blasting Certificate

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Officials in the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) have also been implicated in the case, as it is strongly suspected that officials colluded in issuing fraudulent qualifications. One of the workers, who received an MME-approved blasting certificate on alleged fraudulent grounds, confirmed to this reporter that the certificates they acquired were issued illegally, because the candidates did not meet the

basic criterion.

To get a blasting certificate, one must, in addition to passing the oral exam, first complete 120 shifts.

However, it is alleged that the KMC candidates were called in and told to sign for a whole series of shifts on one day, in order to create the impression that they had met the legal requirements. Mine supervisors are by law required to have blasting certificates and the six KCM candidates were reportedly foremen and

pit controllers.

It was further indicated by an inside source that when they were called into the office, they were asked to

sign the log book to indicate that they completed all the necessary shifts. He said that one of the new managers co-signed the

logbook to confirm that the candidates had completed the necessary shifts, even though that manager had only recently started at

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Lamour back at school NSI to test Oysters every Nepolo big on fashion

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The namib times last week reported about a Grade 10 pupil of Kuisebmond Secondary School, Lamour Isaacks, who was sent home from school, because of his dreadlocks. Lamour is raised under the Rastafarian Religion, and dreadlocks are mandatory to this religion.

Lamour “Ras” senior, the pupil’s father informed the newspaper this week that he was notified by the Deputy Director of Education (Erongo) that his son may return to school on Wednesday.

He further noted that

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The founding CEO of the Namibian Standards Institution, Riundja Ali Kaakunga, says the NSI is anxiously looking forward to the day when the NSI is delegated as the competent authority to test and certify all fish and fishery products, including live bivalve molluscs.

Lamour and his dad this was only a temporary arrangement, as the matter will be discussed at a management meeting, next week, where after a final decision will be made.

The aggrieved parent indicated that, “being a single parent,

it was hard to see the sadness in my child’s eyes the past week, but Wednesday morning all changed when he knew he was going back to school.”

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At the moment the NSI is the Authority for all white fish.

He says he foresees that the government will soon authorise the NSI to have the authority to cater for all those products, including live bivalve molluscs, that are traded and exported to other countries.

He says the desire of the NSI is that any product coming from Namibia, and traded in Namibia or exported to other countries, will be NSI certified fit for human consumption.

He says the NSI is ready to take the responsibility to ensure that all traded and exported products leaving

the country or entering the country are tested and safe for consumption.

He says because of the incident late last year, when

Hong Kong rejected a batch of oysters because of too high cadmium levels, it was decided on an important meeting with

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Valkoë weer katastrofe af Bernabé Blaauw

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Die oplettendheid van ‘n brandweerman en die vinnige optrede van die Walvisbaai Brandweer het Dinsdagmiddag gesorg dat ‘n huisbrand in Kuisebmond beperk kon word tot slegs een huis en nie verder versprei het na aanliggende eiendomme nie.

Mnr Fillemon Shiyanga was in die oefentoring van die brandweerstasie doenig toe hy om ongeveer 15:00 ‘n kolom rook in die rigting van Kuisebmond opgemerk het.

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Hy het onmiddelik alarm gemaak en brandweerwaens is na Venusstraat ontplooi.

Die brandweerhoof van Walvisbaai, mnr Dennis Basson, het by navraag gesê dat hy innig dank-

Walvis Bay Office 'n Groot skare toeskouers by die toneel van die brand het dit by tye vir vir die brandbestryders moeilik gemaak om hulle werk ordentlik te doen

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Familie en vriende omhels mekaar buite die huis na die brand gister in Narraville

baar is dat die vinnige reaksie verhoed het dat die brand na die omliggende persele versprei.

Hy het ook opgemerk dat daar niemand in die huis was ten tye van die brand nie en dat die oorsaak daarvan nog ondersoek word.

Die binnekant van die huis is totaal deur die vlamme verwoes.

Hy het egter bygevoeg

dat die optrede van omstanders op die toneel vir hom ‘n bron van kommer is aangesien dit vir die brandbestryders moeilik is om hulle werk behoorlik te doen en dat sodanige inmenging ook tot ernstige beserings kan lei.

Wat egter opmerklik was, was dat sommige omstanders gehelp het om lastige toeskouers,

somtyds effens hardhandig, van die toneel te verwyder as hulle in die pad van die brandweermanne was.

In nog ‘n voorval hierdie week het ‘n skakelhuis in Narraville se Namibstraat gister omstreeks 13:00 brandskade opgedoen toe ‘n brand vermoedelik in die kombuis uitgebreek het.

Die kombuis en sitkamergedeelte is verwoes en die ander vertrekke het rookskade opgedoen. Niemand is ernstig tydens die voorval beseer nie maar dit blyk dat die twee kinders rook ingeasem het.

Hulle is egter ongedeerd na buite geneem deur hulle moeder.

Karibib Mining ACC-investigation nears end Continued from page 1 the company and could not have possibly known which shifts the workers had completed.

Although the official blasting certificates from the MME were issued, these workers were not adept at blasting procedures and techniques, thus raising seri-

ous questions about industrial health and safety at the open pit mine.

Furthermore, the candidates were supposedly tutored before travelling to Windhoek for the training and exam, and knew exactly what questions they

would be asked.

As a result, none of the candidates failed the test. Although it could not yet be confirmed, it is strongly suspected that bribery may have been involved.

The newspaper was also unofficially informed this week that

since the anti-corruption investigation kicked off, the Ministry of Mines and Energy allegedly did not allow any of the mine in question’s workers to undertake exams for blasting certificates.

Contractors are apparently car-

rying out the blasting operations at the mine.

Karibib Mining and Construction is a sub-contractor in the open pit mining operation at Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine, about 80 km east of Swakopmund.

Lamour back at school have had to fight the same battle during his (Lamour’s) primary school years.

Lamour is described by his fami-

ly and peers as a shy child whose favourite pastime is playing his guitar and keyboard.

The principal of Kuisebmond Pri-

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mary School, Mrs S Fisher also commented that he “was a well behaved learner, causing no trouble,” while attending her school.

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stakeholders of the aquaculture industry, that tests will be conducted every two weeks, so that the NSI can declare the products are fit and safe for human consumption and export.

The meeting has been labelled as a positive step by several stakeholders.

Mr Kaakunga says it was just one particular batch of oysters that was rejected and not allowed into Hong Kong because of

what appeared to be too high levels of the heavy metal, cadmium, and that there was never a complete ban on oyster exports.

He says since then, each and every batch of oysters has been tested by Hong Kong, and allowed into the country. He says the new oyster testing schedule will continue till later notice.

Recent tests have shown that all Namibian oysters,

including the Walvis Bay Lagune oysters, are safe for human consumption.

Mr Kaakunga has spoken to namib times in the Institution’s new building in Walvis Bay.

He says their accreditation confirmation to perform their duties on their new premises has been received recently and it is business as usual.

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Riundja Ali Kaakunga, founding CEO of the Namibian Standards Institution

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Swakop Uranium, MUN on par Sharlien Tjambari The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) will in future be the official bargaining unit for employees at Swakop Uranium Mine, after an agreement between the two parties was signed in Swakopmund.

Swakopmund Uranium and MUN signed the Recognition and Procedural Agreement to the delight of the mine's workers, who recently had a protest march. The agreement aims to set down the governing principles for the relationship between Swakop Uranium and MUN in terms of the collective bargaining processes.

The agreement also aims at fostering the relationship between the union and the company.

At the signing ceremony, Swakop Uranium's Chief Executive Officer, Zheng Keping said “when an agreement is reached, it signals the willingness by all parties to foster closer relations”. He also said he is pleased that they were able to conclude the agreement at the onset of the year, thus contributing towards the high performing culture around the employee satisfaction, greater productivity and a hardworking and dedicated workforce striving for excellence. “This is a good beginning in terms of

lying down the principles of engagement between the parties. The MUN members are committed towards addressing their plight within the governing rules that is guiding our relationship, hence the initiation of the recognition process for the establishment of the representative voice” said the president of MUN, Mr Ismael Kasuto. Both the Union and Swakop Uranium recognise the importance of the health and safety of the workforce and in lying down of and adherence to standards, practices and procedures appropriate to these matters.

Operators at Swakop Uranium's Husab mine recently handed over a petition to the management, demanding better wages, medical aid, housing allowance among others. The MUN, as the bargaining unit of the workers, will definitely look into this matter, one of the operators this week told namib times.

Namibia - country with the fastest growth in house prices in third quarter Namene Kalili, Senior Manager Research and Development at FNB Namibia Holdings says global property prices were muted in the third quarter of 2014 on the back of even economic growth across the globe.

Kalili: “After lower than expected second quarter GDP growth and a slight improvement in volumes, the FNB house price index continued to bounce along the top through September 2014.

House prices averaged N$768k, which is 21% higher than the same period last year as northern and coastal property prices increased during the month.

Coastal property prices remained under pressure for the third consecutive month despite unusually high prices in the upper price segment.

And although Windhoek property prices remained under pressure leading up to the much anticipated municipal land auction in October last year, the remainder of the towns continued to post varying degrees of positive price growth.”

Volumes moved upwards, but remained well below pre financial crisis levels and were certainly not sufficient to meet demand.

Furthermore, the volume growth was concentrated in sparsely populated markets,

while the populous regions had sluggish growth. Land delivery fell well short of the demand curve and although developers mortgaged a further 119 600m² of land with a maximum yield potential for 280 freestanding homes, this increased developer activity has not yet translated into meaning housing sup-ply.

When looking at the central property prices, the FNB housing index states that these were back on the increase through September, with prices rising 16.4% year on year.

At the coast, property prices fell for the third consecutive month as the seasonal slump set in. Prices fell by almost 5.5% month on month to N$741k.

The decline was most notable in Swakopmund, where prices fell by 6%.

However, Walvis Bay and Henties Bay property prices remained buoyant and surprisingly higher than Swakopmund prices. Kalili ascribed this mainly to falling demand for large coastal homes, as volumes fell by 25%, while demand in the middle price segment continued to decelerate and contracting in the lower price segment.

“After 8 consecutive months of price increases and prices increase from N$417k to N$554k in a space of 7 months, northern property prices finally contracted by 2.3% month on month.

Prices in the upper price segment came under pressure, contracting by 9%, underpinned by falling demand. Middle and lower price segments registered marginal price increases due to weakening demand,” advises Kalili.

Namene Kalili, Senior Manager Research and Development at FNB Namibia Holdings

He added that the year to date data also showed dissipating inflationary pressures in the northern property market as fewer towns posted price growth in excess of 20%.

“And finally southern property prices fell by 4% month on month to end the month at a median price of N$607k. Despite this short term contraction prices still remain 52% higher than last year, with very strong growth in Aranos, Keetmanshoop, Maiental and Lüderitz.

But with 7 properties traded in the month, one can't read too much into this figure as the margins of error remain high,” he said.

“Operation bounce back”- Ministry of Education Mavourlene Gaes The Ministry of Education announced its plan to improve the Junior Secondary Certificate results at a stake holders meeting held last week at Swakopmund Primary school.

According to the director of education in the Erongo Region, John /Awaseb, the Ministry is

Director of Education in the Erongo region, John Awaseb

planning a consultative meeting with their stakeholders in the region, on what action should be taken regarding the grade ten performance.

The Erongo region has once again been placed at the eighth position in the JSC rankings, which makes it the second year they have scored 49% on the performance ranking list. This is regarded as unacceptable by the Director, especially for a region that used to obtain a 60% passing rate. “We have well-qualified

teachers and our principals and managers are experienced. Most of our Secondary schools are well resourced and it looks as though our schools are playing hide and seek. Maybe the time has come for us to come together and strategically forge a new direction if we want to improve on these results.

I am suggesting a program such as operation bounce back” explained /Awaseb.

He continued by raising focus on issues such as

accounting, and conducting extensive teaching training, the provision of detailed lesson plans and study guides, supporting extra tuition lessons for learners on weekends and school holidays, implementing the Alumni support programme to all schools and partnering up with the private sector and mines for classroom provision.”

Under the guidance of Erongo Regional Council and with the support of the whole society, as well as the efforts of the education sector, we firmly believe that we could achieve more and push the region to a new peak,” concluded /Awaseb.

SU CEO Zheng Keping and MUN President Ismael Kasuto

Weer ongeluk by Langstrand afdraai Marshallino Beukes

Binne 'n bestek van twee dae is twee voertuigongelukke by die afdraai na Langstrand aangemeld en in albei gevalle was taxis betrokke.

Niemand is ernstig beseer in vasgejaag. beide die ongelukke nie. Tydens Die taxi het die slegste daarvan die laaste ongeluk, Woensdag- afgekom en met namib times se namiddag, het 'n taxi wat op pad aankoms op die toneel, was slegs die vanaf Swakopmund na Walvis- huurmotor, wat erg beskadig was, 'n baai was probeer om voertuie stille getuie van wat maklik 'n voor hom verby te steek, kort voor tragedie kon gewees het. Alhoewel niemand in die ongeluk beseer was die t-aansluiting na Langstrand. 'n Ander motoris was blykbaar op nie, was hierdie net weereens 'n daardie tydstip besig om na bewys dat onverskillige voertuigLangstrand af te draai en die taxi bestuurders geen snars vir medehet van agter in die voertuig padgebruikers se lewens omgee nie.

A welcome sight Madelaine Laubscher

The residents of Eighth Road West in Walvis Bay's Meersig area were relieved to note that the sand in the streets is being removed.

The residents have with her car and needed relieve the road users been complaining for assistance to get out. of this situation. quite some time about A c c o r d i n g t o a Heaps of sand covered the sand blown into the municipal spokes- the street which led to streets by the wind, person a local con- some residents taking causing great dif- tractor was supposed to the matter into their ficulty to drive there to clean the road on a own hands and they the extent that it regular basis as part of started sweeping the became a danger and a contract, but he could streets themselves and an eyesore to tourists. not keep up. Thus the told the newspaper One person literally municipality agreed to that it nearly caused got stuck in the sand lend a helping hand to an accident.

Photo by Bernabé Blaauw

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Court

Walvis Bay Court Report 3 February MAGISTARTE'S COURT Jerome Vos (46) appeared on a charge for drugs- dealing in cocaine and the first alternative to count one is drugspossession of cocaine. Matter is postponed to 8 June.

Henry Krohne (42) appeared on a charge of assault- assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. Matter is postponed to 5 February.

A 16 year old boy and Kavendji McDonald (18) was found guilty and sentenced to 6 months imprisonment or a fine of N$1 500 on a charge of assault- assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm.

Simon Mapele (34) was found guilty and sentenced to 6 months imprisonment or a fine pay of N$1 000 on a charge of use of the vehicle without the owner’s consent, reckless or negligent driving and 3 months imprisonment or a fine of N$500 on the charge of no driver’s license read with the provisions of the Road Traffic Act. A warrant of arrest has been issued for Brian Michael (20) on a charge of drugs- dealing in cocaine, drugsdealing in dangerous dependence-producing substance and drugs- dealing in dependence producing substance.

Accused is at large.

Brandon Kotze (34) appeared on a charge of attempted murder (assault and the first alternative to count one – assault- assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm.

Matter is postponed to 9 June.

Ebenhard Uiseb (39) appeared on a charge of theft.

Matter is postponed to 11 February.

Laurence Shapaxu (21) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor read under the provisions of the Road Traffic Act, and the first alternative to count one is driving with the excessive blood-alcohol level read under the Road Traffic Act. Matter is postponed to 2 April.

Nakaleke Epafras (33) appeared on a charge of robbery.

Matter is postponed to 4 March.

Stephanus Nairenge (31) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor read with the provisions of the Road Traffic Act. Matter is postponed to 10 March.

4 February 2015 Thomas David (46) appeared on a charge of murder read with the provisions of the Domestic Violence Act, act 4 of 2003. Matter is postponed to 20 April.

Manaso Mberura (18) appeared on a charge of rape.

Matter is postponed to 20 April.

Alughohi Simon (27) was found guilty and sentenced to 8 months imprisonment or a fine of N$3 000 on a charge

of theft.

Vilho Asino (36) appeared on a charge if housebreaking with intent to steal and theft and another charge of malicious damage to property. Matter is postponed to 18 May. De Jager Aloycios (28) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor read with the provisions of the Road Traffic Act. Matter is postponed to 12 March.

Paulus Iipinge (20) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. Matter is postponed to 16 April.

Pius Petrus (18) was found guilty and sentenced to 8 months imprisonment or a N$2 000 fine on a charge of a vehicle without the owner’s consent (Road Traffic Act), sentenced to 6 months imprisonment or a fine od N$2 000 on a charge of reckless or negligent driving read with the provisions of the Road Traffic Act, and another sentencing of months imprisonment or a fine of N$500 on a charge of no driver’s license read with the provisions of the Road Traffic Act. Piet Patrick Cloete was found guilty and sentenced to 18 months imprisonment or a fine of N$10 000 on a charge of theft.

A sentence of 12 months imprisonment or a fine of N$6 000 was imposed on Rudolf Soroseb (31) on the charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor read with the provisions of the Road Traffic Act. Erastus Alungongo (31) was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment or a fine of N$2 500 on a charge of theft.

Siyongo Mishake (34) appeared on a charge of fraud.

Matter was postponed to 5 February.

Salamon Samuel (32) appeared on a charge of reckless or negligent driving, no driver’s license and accidentfailing to stop, all read with the provisions of the Road Traffic Act. Matter is postponed to 26 March.

Helena Gases (24) appeared on a charge of theft. Matter is postponed to 15 July.

Katrina Israel (23) appeared on a charge of abortion.

Matter is postponed to 31 March.

Salom Nikodemus (25) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. Matter postponed to 5 February.

Paysion Bees (19) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. Matter is postponed to 2 March.

Fabianes Endjala (40) appeared on a charge of assaultassault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. Matter is postponed to 9 March.

Swakopmund Court Report

Magistrate Court

2-4 February

A warrant of arrest has been issued for David Tuyeni Festus (25) on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The accused is at large.

Reinhardt Ntinda (33) appeared on a charge of theft from a motor vehicle which was properly locked. The matter was postponed to 4 March because the docket was not at court. The accused is on bail of N$2 000.

Terence Naobeb (23) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 1 April for plea and trial. The accused is on bail of N$1 000.

Bonifastius Shaanika (37) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 30 March for legal aid. The accused is on bail of N$600.

Liesle Engelbrecht (36) appeared on a charge of fraud.

The matter was postponed to 12 March for further investigation. The accused is on bail of N$20 000.

Bonifastius Shaanika (37) appeared on charges of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and reckless or negligent driving.

The matter was postponed to 30 March for lab results.

The accused is on bail of N$4 000.

James Motinga (26) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The matter was postponed to 1 April for lab results. The accused is on bail of N$4 000.

Salim Djuma (30) appeared on a charge of dealing in potentially dangerous dependence producing drugs. The matter was postponed to 4 March for lab results. The accused remains in custody.

Nancy Mbaha (25) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 1 April for plea and trial. The accused is on bail of N$700.

Max van Wyk (30) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 1 April for fixing of trial date. The accused remains in custody.

Albert Kamberipa (31) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 5 February for other reason. The accused remains in custody.

Mario Maasdorp (26) appeared on charges of malicious damage to property and crime injury. The matter was postponed to 27 April for other reason. The accused has been warned.

Thomas Shekutamba (28) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 4 March for further investigation. The accused is on bail of N$1 500.

A warrant of arrest has been issued for Herlinda Tjiveze (43) on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The accused is at large.

Iyvonne Gurirab (33) appeared on charges of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and malicious damage to property. The matter was postponed to 4 March for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.

Mweenda Paulus (36) appeared on a charge of rape- girl under the age of 12 (common law). The matter was postponed to 11 March because the accused was absent. The accused remains in custody.

Willem Titus Endjala (22) appeared on a charge of rape.

The matter was postponed to 18 March for P.G. Decisionfinal remand. The accused is on bail of N$2 000.

Brandton Van Wyk (27) appeared on charges of assault and common assault. The matter was postponed to 9 February because the docket was not at court. The accused is on bail of N$600.

David Shapumba Simon (21) appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 30 March for legal representation. The accused remains in custody.

Nigel Kock (21) appeared on a charge of possession of dependence producing substance. The accused was sentence to three months imprisonment.

Adolf Dauseb (24) appeared on a charge of possession of dependence producing substance. The accused was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment.

Alleged smuggling of goods into Walvis Bay Madelaine Laubscher

A trusted source told namib times that goods were allegedly smuggled into Walvis Bay on Saturday. According to the source a taxi driver was arrested after the perpetrator requested him to receive goods over the Namport fence during the night.

After the newspaper investigated the matter, a member of the Walvis Bay Reaction Team (who was at the scene) confirmed that there had indeed been such an incident.

“An eye witness saw flat screen televisions and clothing being handed by someone over the Namport fence to a taxi driver.

The taxi driver realised they (he and a passenger) were seen and sped off.

The eyewitness chased the taxi and subsequent-

ly called the Walvis Bay Reaction Team for backup.

The driver of the taxi was arrested while the passenger fled on foot,” the member said.

Nampol Chief Inspector Erastus Iikuyu has also confirmed the matter and said that one man was taken into custody but he could not confirm who the guilty party was that had handed the goods to the taxi driver.

“The man that was taken into custody is Joseph Shipepe (25) and he was

charged with theft out of a motor vehicle,” he said.

The Namport Public Relations Officer, Ms Jo-Ann Stevens, was contacted for comment.

She was not aware of the situation at the time.

After she investigated the matter she said, “the head of security confirmed to me that a taxi driver was arrested after he was seen taking flat screen televisions over the fence, however it is still only speculation that it came from our port,” she concluded.

Rape accused granted bail Mavourlene Gaes

A 41 year old man accused of rape made his second appearance in the Walvis Bay Magistrate's court yesterday.

The man, whose name is known to the paper but being withheld by us on account of the sensitivity of this case, was apprehended and charged with rape after it was discovered he had been having sexual intercourse with his wife’s 15 year old sister.

The incident was report-

ed to have taken place two weeks ago, after the victim’s sister left the accused and victim alone to go and visit a relative out of town.

It was also reported that the accused, who has been living in the same house as the victim, had allegedly sexually abused the minor on sev-

eral occasions from December last year.

The accused applied for bail which was set at N$3 500 by Magistrate Vicky Nicolaidis, and was given because he is the sole breadwinner of the family.

The case was postponed to 30 March for further investigation.

Clients Urged to Ignore Fraudulent E-mails Bank Windhoek is urging its clients to ignore e-mails purportedly from the Bank, requesting them to update their online profiles by clicking on a link in an e-mail. The e-mail further indicates that if clients do not update their profiles, their access to online banking services will be restricted.

Clients are therefore advised to delete such e-mails immediately as Bank Windhoek will never communicate to clients via e-mail to request them to provide their personal details or update their account profiles.

Bank Windhoek cannot accept responsibility for financial losses due to the client giving information to persons pretending to work for the Bank or fraudulent e-mails.

If you have received any suspicious communi-

cation/correspondence, please contact Johnny Truter, Manager: Forensic at Bank Windhoek at Tel: (061) 299 1331 or e-mail: truterj@bankwindhoek.com.na.

Below is a copy how the latest phishing e-mails look like.

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NamPost apologises to senior citizen Madelaine Laubscher Last week Thursday a senior citizen of Walvis Bay could not unlock her mailbox, after she had paid her account. After requesting from an employee why she could not open her mailbox the employee allegedly made rude remarks towards her.

She informed namib times about what transpired.

“I asked the lady, in Afrikaans, why I could not unlock my post box and instead of answering me she stared at me and simply chewed on a piece of bubblegum. I asked her once more if she heard what I asked.

She bluntly told me she does not speak my language and turned her back on me and threw a hand gesture that I must go away.

I was astonished as this is not the way an employee should treat a customer.

Thus I asked her to call someone that can speak Afrikaans, but she ignored me.

A commotion transpired which led to two

other employees assisting me.

I told them what the situation was and that I did pay my account therefore I saw no reason why my post box should have been locked.

After they inspected the matter they came to the conclusion that the lady (who was rude to me) made a mistake by putting a lock on my post box, instead of someone else's post box that did not pay their account.

This lady simply walked pas t me and uttered words 'these bloody whites'. I am utterly disappointed in the service at the Walvis Bay post office,” she said.

According to the complainant her concern was that she is an

Afrikaans speaking senior citizen and feels that she has a right to speak her language, but she was allegedly ill treated because of it by an employee who did not deliver proper public service.

“I understand that everyone can make mistakes, but if you are in a position to give public service it is expected of you to at least be well mannered.

I was given new keys to the post box after the matter was resolved, but I am very upset about the way I was treated.

My question is how can the government employ people who are ill mannered like that?

It gave a very bad image to the post office in Walvis Bay. Where were the super-

visors when this happened? I received no apology at all even though she was the one who made the mistake and who treated me badly,” she said.

The newspaper contacted a spokesperson at the post office on Friday who said “we cannot speak to the media. I will inform my superior about the issue.

The Nampost Public Relations Officer, Mr Harold Akwenye later said “as a corporate institution we acknowledge that we have great responsibility towards our clients, communities and stakeholders.

Nampost is committed to providing efficient and reliable services to its customers and we appreciate hearing

from our customers when our services fall below expected standards. The complaint regarding the service that our client received is very important to us.

We want customers to enjoy conducting their business at all NamPost offices countrywide, so this complaint is a serious concern for us.

First, let us express our deepest apologies. Our client deserves only the best service.

Secondly, we have launched an investi-

gation on this matter regarding our staff behaviour and will take appropriate action,” he said.

He also mentioned that they are aware that the said employee is not conversant in Afrikaans, but that she is trying her best to catch up with it as it is the language that the majority of Walvis Bay customers are convenient with.

“She has been removed from her duty station.

This is the first time such an incident was

reported to management.

Thank you for reporting this matter. It will be of great help if our customers who experience below expected standards to report the matter to the post masters or regional managers.

We value the role played by the media to educate and keep the public informed.

Once again we would like to offer our apology to those clients affected,” he concluded.

Swakopmund Residents Association Newsletter

The first newsletter for the new year

The title “alderman” was bestowed on Councillor P Steinkopff representing our organisation in council for almost 11 years, by mayor J Kambueshe at the opening of the January meeting.

Alderman Steinkopff has been on the opposition bench all the time, yet this did not deter him from making positive well-founded contributions during the years, setting an example of putting the town's interest above any other.

Congratulations Alderman P Steinkopff, we are proud of you and know that it will be difficult to replace you once your term of office expires.

The mayor deliberated on the parking problems during the past season, mentioning the additional parking area beyond Café Anton bringing relief to this problem and the area in front of State House having been paved and properly demarcated also welcomed by motorists. An ongoing problem is however the occupation of parking space by selfish people right in front of their business completely ignoring the 1hour time limit, traffic department should attend to this problem and let these culprits walk a few meters from the parking areas provided.

The previous year ended with the Municipality having concluded a lot of street paving projects which we welcome.

Quite a lot of new developments on the outskirts of town are provided with a nice infrastructure including paved streets where no taxpayer has settled up to now and no rates and taxes been col-

lected as yet. We understand that these developments are necessary to attract investors yet areas where people have been living for decades and contributed to the municipal coffers all the time are still waiting for the first pavers to be laid. We refer especially to the area around the previous Hansa Brewery, a slight drizzle turns these streets into mudpaths.

Many problem of last year have been carried over into 2015, one of the burning issues being Erf 3486 which has a valuation of N$ ±2 million and council is prepared to rezone it and hand it to the Swapo party at a price of N$ 30 000. We have been objecting against this act of nepotism and selfenrichment for over a year now and herewith remind the public that we have Local Authority elections at the end of the year. Only councillors who put the town's interest above party interests should be elected to the chair.

The Municipality surely had their hands full in supplying services during the festive season, but the mole area remains dirty and littered with rubbish before and after the season. Mayor J Kambueshe likes to refer to his town as an international holiday resort. The absolute absence of cleanliness in certain areas and dilapidation of public buildings both government and municipality owned, surely are no contribution to that title.

Once again Swakopmunders can not enjoy the advantages of having a swimming pool. The old pool at the mole should have been demolished some 5 years ago after lack of maintenance and proper management made it unsafe for the public. It still stands and rusts away, a monument of bad management and lack of authority to have the decision of demolishing the eyesore carried out. A few days ago our new “watercube” had to be closed because of repeated technical problems cropping up once again.

Were all the building regulations observed and carried out during construction? Where were the authorities during construction time? The only consolation we have is that it was not public money used to build this flop.

At the end January council meeting a very comprehensive Environmental Management Plan was presented and accepted by council. This plan clearly illustrates the ever increasing water consumption of our town but no mention is made of additional water production. The only idea is the takeover of the Areva water desalination plant

by Namwater, which does not produce any additional water desperately needed for future development. Our neighbouring town years ago had ongoing serious problems with Namwater after they had taken over the Rooi-

bank system, almost daily one can read in the local papers about the problems various communities in

the country are experiencing with the water supply by Namwater, adding to the bad repu-

tation Namwater already has. We don't need a different supplier, but a reliable supplier instead

and the development of new resources.

Nr. 41, January 2015

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Obtaining Fishing

Permits

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

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

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

Do not leave bait or fish on the beach!

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

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

MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES

Swakopmund Office

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

Henties Bay Office

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

Windhoek Office

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

Swakopmund Office

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

Building rubble becoming a safety hazard

Madelaine Laubscher

A local resident from Walvis Bay shared her concern with the newspaper regarding the fact that for a long period of time, building rubble has become a danger to pedestrians and motorists, due to it being left in the street after the traffic department warned that it is prohibited.

According to her she has witnessed pedestrians having to walk in the street and putting themselves at risk because of no space for them to walk on the pavements.

“The one pavement on both sides of 9th road, between 6th street and Sam Nujoma Avenue is a problem. The oth-

er two risk areas are behind Shoprite in 6th street. The chief traffic officer of Walvis Bay said he would not tolerate building rubble on pavements.

However the bricks, containers and building rubble have been on the pavement for almost three months.

Staff members at

Shoprite also use the pavement to store their pallets and to wash their trolleys. “I have seen pedestrians being forced to walk in the street and how they tried to pass, often dangerously, the large delivery trucks that are always parked there.

When is our traffic department going to do

Pallets on the pavement forcing pedestrians to walk in the street something about this?” Platt, was made aware she asked. of the situation and The Chief of the according to him they Walvis Bay Traffic will attend to the situadepartment, Mr Eben tion immediately.

Etosha Fishing creates additional local jobs Staff reporter

Approximately 650 seasonal workers will acquire additional employment, for an estimated three weeks during next month, courtesy of Etosha Fishing, Namibian home of the Lucky Star canned pilchard brand.

The jobs entail the processing of imported, quality frozen pilchards.

Another 20 weeks of employment would be created during the course of the year with a remaining estimated 13 000 tonnes still to be imported, a media statement indicates.

“We have been importing frozen pilchards for processing on local soil since 2010, which has tremendously contributed to the creation of additional local jobs,” said Etosha Fishing’s managing director, Mr Pieter Greeff.

According to him, the company has imported

more than 20 000 metric tonnes of frozen pilchard since 2010, amounting to more than 40 weeks of additional employment for seasonal workers during the 2010 to 2014 period.

“With our own pilchard resources under threat, Etosha Fishing has taken an alternative approach to ensuring the sustainability of Etosha Fishing and the sustainable development of our industry,” Greeff noted. According to him, their total allowable catch (TAC) of pilchard and horse mackerel only provides employment for about four months, from

about April to July.

“We cannot afford to have our processing plant sit idle for the remainder of the year. Instead we are importing great volumes of whole round pilchards and cutlets to add value to in our country, which translates to employment for nearly the entire year,” says Greeff.

Through these imports jobs are extended beyond June to at least November.

He highlights that this innovative business thinking is not only directly in line with the government’s directive of value addition to our local ma-

rine resources, but further contributes to job creation and extension as well as the sustainable development of the local fishing industry.

This clearly supports the government’s Vision 2030, specifically in terms of job creation and improving the quality of people’s lives to the level

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of their counterparts in the developed world.

Greeff notes that during their period of employment, seasonal workers are not only paid a basic wage, but also enjoy benefits such as overtime, pension fund, housing allowance and a production bonus.

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Our Penguin safe at Mercury Island Liesl Losper

About a month ago namib times covered a story about the penguin which was found by Tommy Smit here in Walvis Bay. Our penguin is safe now on Mercury Island, Lüderitz.

On Wednesday, the penguin was put in a big box and taken by Mark Boorman to NatMirc (Ministry of Fisheries in Swakopmund). From there it went onto the RV/ Mirabilis, the MFMR research vessel stationed in Walvis Bay. They arrived at Mercury Island on Thursday morning, 09:00.

The penguin stayed there in the penguin pen and was tended by Willem van Zyl, a technical assistant at MFMR who is stationed on the island.

On Friday afternoon t h e RV / ! A n i c h a b arrived at Mercury Island for a staff transfer and picked up Willem and the penguin. They arrived in Lüderitz at lunchtime on Saturday.

On arrival the penguin was all excited to explore his new temporary home, the

small seabird rehabilitation facility at MFMR in Lüderitz. He was given some rehydrating fluids to help him recover from the second leg of his long journey, before having a large helping of sardines for supper later in the evening.

In an interview with Jessica Kemper of the African Penguin Conservation Project she commented, “The purpose of sending the penguin to our facility is to exercise his injured left flipper. It is vital that his flippers are in top shape as penguins need them to dive up to about 80m deep to catch fish. This is not possible if your flipper is injured. By having a big pool to swim in, and me to watch that he is doing his exercises, the penguin can exercise the flipper intensively.”

She continued, “He is

making great progress and is using his left flipper very nicely. I expect him to stay with me for about another two weeks, before he will be set free again among his penguin friends, probably at Halifax Island, which is close to Lüderitz. He is a very, very lucky penguin to have survived his injuries and to have been found and nursed back to health in time.”

Jessica Kemper takes care of injured and oilpolluted seabirds, especial penguins, at the Lüderitz Seabird Rehabilitation Facility.

On behalf of “our own Happy Feet” it is appropriate to say that the penguin is more than grateful to Tommy Smit, Alet Van Greunen, Marc Boorman, RV/Mirabilis, Willem van Zyl and Jessica Kemper for saving his life!

Having a good wash - notice the big scar on his flipper

Arrival of the !Anichab

His first swim after the long journey

Exploring the new pen

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namib times reader’s comments

Pangolin visits Kuisebmond

During the course of is known as a Pangolin.

last

week,

Sinvula

Reuben,

came

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what

Heleen Cornelissen Pretorius 10 uit 10 vir daardie twee mans.

Joas Tjipee Kauuova Well done....

Cheaper flights now set for 1 March Annette Andrews Dit Klink goed Angela Ruusa Shipanga Great stuff Petro Kriel-Walters Very sorry but this is unfair. That

was NOT the initial plan.

Competitors will lower their prices only for a period and the moment FlyAfrica withdraws, prices will rocket again. I don’t trust this.

Neil Bird Nice will watch out for it.

Sk Kondja You will see me flying every weekend... That is nice stuff.

‘Our doors are open and we are trading as usual. We assure customers of our commitment to servicing their needs with a great range of products and some really exciting offers over the next few months’.

Ellerines, Beares and FurnCity are still in business in Southern Africa and there are plans for growing the existing footprint in Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland and Zambia.

In this regard, the Ellerines, Beares and FurnCity brands trade under separate companies in the various countries in Southern Africa and accordingly are not affected by the business rescue proceedings

Horrific vehicle accident

The names of the six people who died in the horrific vehicle accident on Sunday, close to Usakos, have just been released. They are Heinz Remmert (65), Iipinge Rainhard Simeon (38), Johanna Titus (24), Albertina Nghishitende (8), Jain King David Iipinge (4 months), Laashama Endileni Hamalwa (5).

Marianne Ehmke So sad.

R.I.P Quinzell van Wyk Rip Manyando Nyambe God have mercy on my nation Namibia, so many people are losing their lives on our roads. Cars are made out of man’s hand. Be merciful Bolly Shigwedha Goverment please upgrade this road to a dual carridge way its killing our families its not in condition once drive

encouraged to disregard rumours that Ellerines, Beares and FurnCity are closing or are also going through a business rescue process as in South Africa.

In addition, customers need to continue to pay their accounts in order to maintain a good credit record and to avoid a legal process to obtain payment.

Shaun Prithivirajh Managing Executive

Message to Namib Times Good day

Nico Potgieter Rest in Peace my Old but good Headmaster from Otji.

Jessijef Dixon Og hemelse vader troos d familie!

Kissie Juelz What can the GRN do about these roads.

We are going home at the wrong time...

We can't always say its Gods will...atleast 2bill to spend on B2 for dual carriage way these year... WE ARE DYING!

in South Africa. There are currently 79 stores across Southern Africa with approximately 800 employees.

With optimistic trading forecasts, Ellerines, Beares and FurnCity intend on launching new product ranges, exciting customer promotions and improving their Club offering.

Customers in Southern Africa are accordingly

off road of it you are gone.

Arenda Steyn May their souls rest in peace.

Britz Oupajohn RIP. Claudius Ikera What tragic loss of life's, I we still taking time to learn that speed kills, and a worrying fact is the decreasing fuel price that will prompt some road hooligans to drive very fast.

Desiree Freeman May their souls rest in peace.

Padkos vir oordenking Die Here is my Herder, ek kom niks kort nie. Hy laat my rus in groen weivelde. Hy bring my by waters waar daar vrede is.

Hy gee my nuwe krag.

Psalm 23: 1-3

Gedagte Hoe wonderlik is dit nie om te weet dat die Skepper van Hemel en aarde ons Herder is, elke sekonde van elke dag. Hy sal ons nooit versaak nie en is altyd daar vir ons, hetsy deur moeilike of goeie tye.

I dont know if you would be interested in this story: There is builder that sent us a sms that he is willing to build for old furniture or money.

I contacted him to come and build something for me but then it all started. The first day when I showed him what we wanted he came with the story of he needed money for his one child

for school and he needed N$200.

We felt sorry for the child and gave him the money. He came the next day and hardly did anything and that what he did was wrong.

Before I could see what he did he said he needed N$300 for food and I said no.

I will only give him N$100.

After giving him that I

told him he will only receive more money after he completed the work.

Now he doesn’t come to work and also don’t answer the phone.

Sorry to say but I believe we fell for his scam.

I would be more than happy to give you all the details to warn other people.

Thank you Thank you - we’ll investigate

Swakopmund Lions Club Welfare Organisation WO13

Offers requested for: "The Lifelong Right of Occupation" of unit no. 9 Situated in the Lion Retirement Village, Rhode Allee, Swakopmund For enquiries and conditions, contact the WO13Manager at the Lions Old Age Home tel. (064) 402436 Monday – Friday between 8h00 - 16h00 Or email: swklions@iway.na Closing date for offers 4 March 2015 at 12h00 noon Opening of offers 4 March 2015 at 12h05 noon

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Geliefde Eerwaarde tree af ná 20 jaar Liesl Losper

“Ons het baie hegte verhoudings opgebou hier, ons het saam met ons gemeente gestaan by troues, oop grafte, verjaarsdae en ag, alles gedeel wat vir ons mense geluk en ongeluk gebring het – ek gaan my gemeente mis, veral die omgee vir mekaar – die woorde van Eerwaarde Johannes Blanckenberg, wat moet groet.

Eerwaarde Blanckenberg is ‘n gebore Bolander wat in die Paarl sy studies voltooi het.

As ‘n indrukwekkende prediker het hy sy gemeenskap vinnig vergroot en uiteindelik ‘n gemeente van sowat 280 bedien.

“Ek gaan my gemeente mis, veral die omgee vir mekaar,” sê Eerwaarde Blanckenberg wat Sondag die leisels neerlê by die Bethel Congregation kerk in Narraville, waar hy georden is op 16 Februarie 1997.

Eerwaarde Blanckenberg was die afgelope 20 jaar in die bediening waarvan nege jaar en nege maande as leraar by dié kerk.

Tydens my besoek was dit gou duidelik dat hy ‘n gerespekteerde familie- en beroepsman is, wat ‘n blywende indruk laat.

By die huis is hy pa van twee dogters,

Ophelia en Carina.

“Die beste oomblikke van my bediening is, definitief te veel om op te noem want elke dag was uniek en iets om te onthou.

Maar daar is glad nie ‘n beter gevoel as wanneer jy iemand voor jou sien staan wat sy lewe tot God wend of aan Hom opdra.”

Eerw Blanckenberg en sy vrou Sebina wat getroud is op 17 December 1988, is sowaar ‘n wenspan en hy sê sy het ‘n groot deel bygedra tot sy bediening.

Albei van hul was betrokke by huweliksvoorligting vir die lidmate van die kerk en ook in die geheel vir die gemeenskap.

Sebina is ‘n maatskaplike werkster van beroep en is al vir jare by gevangenisse in Windhoek, en ook Walvisbaai betrokke.

“Sy is ‘n deugsame vrou” sê Blanckenberg

Eerwaarde Blanckenberg en familie met ‘n trotse glimlag.

Sy het tydens sy studies gewerk en hom finansieel ondersteun tydens hierdie tydperk.

“Daar was die normale druk van enige werk, maar as familie het ons bymekaar gestaan en ook by ons gemeentelede,” voeg Sebina by.

Sy gaan in gevangenisse in Rundu werk waar die Eerwaarde ook ‘n groot rol gaan speel en so sy werk voortsit.

Sy vrou het die afgelope vier jaar tussen Windhoek en Walvisbaai gependel en het

naweke teruggekom Walvisbaai toe om by haar familie te kon wees.

“Eenheid as familie is baie belangrik” en oor hierdie eenvoudige rede het hul besluit dat hy saam met sy vrou gaan en sy bediening nog gaan voortsit waar sy vrou gaan werksaam wees.

Hy beskik oor ‘n gevangenispermit en gaan Bybelstudie daar aanbied.

Hy was baie betrokke in projekte soos die gemeente se ‘‘Oscar evening,’’ dankfeeste, sangtalentaande, ‘‘Race for Jesus’’ en

vroue-funksies.

Hy was ook die stigter van die voedingsprojek wat gemeentelede gaan voortsit.

Eerwaarde het ook vir ander lede van die gemeenskap begrafnisse en troues gedoen alhoewel hul nie aan sy gemeente behoort het nie.

Hy het ook ‘n beduidende rol gespeel in die jaarlikse Sam !Kubisfees wat deur Basters wat in die dorp bly, gevier word.

Dit is duidelik dat hy ‘n groot, leemte by die gemeenskap en by die Bethel Congregation agter laat.

Kruisdraer, Apostel Brunzel

Kruisdraer reik uit na Noorde Marshallino Beukes

Die alreeds bekende prentjie van apostel Dawid Brunzel met sy houtkruis oor die skouer, teen die kuspaaie, gaan nou ook ook vir inwoners van die Otjiwarongo-omgewing beskore wees.

Apostel Brunzel stap met die huotkruis wat ongeveer 20 kilogram weeg op nasionale paaie om te bid vir veiligheid op die paaie, asook om die

Goeie Boodskap te verkondig.

Hy het Woensdag ‘n besoek by namib times se Swakopmund kantoor afgelê en te ken-ne gegee dat hy be-

plan om volgende week na die Otjiwarongo omgewing uit te reik.

Hy vra egter barmhartige Samaritane om vir hom en sy kruis ‘n

saamrygeleentheid tot in daardie omgewing te gee, van waar hy paaie in die gebied wil aanpak.

Hy het verlede jaar vanaf Walvisbaai na

Mariental in die Suide gestap om die Boodskap ook daar te verkondig.

Hy kan gekontak word by 081 437 1608

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Damian Sagner, the boy with the lion heart Community Reporter

We all know little Damian Sagner, the boy who was born with a very rare heart defect, where he has a hole in his heart and his main arterie has been switched. Many of us has walked this sad, yet precious journey with little Damian and his mom, Roswitha Hofmann-Sagner.

“Damian is my universe, but I promised myself to fight for the life of my child for his sake, not for mine. As long as he fights, I will not give up. Should the day come, where he lets me know: Mom, I am tired, I cannot go on… Only then.. I will stop.”

This is just a slight insight from Ms Roswitha, on what happened from his last operation until now.

“The 30 of October 2014, is a day, burned into my memory forever. The longest day of my life, the beginning of a new life. St Augustin, Bonn, at 7:00 the nurses brought me the hospital shirt Damian had to put on.

The material so cold, so rough, so sterile.

With tears in my eyes I took off his pajamas and put on the shirt.

I could see in Dami-

an’s eyes that he knew what was coming. It was tearing me apart, preparing my child for the operation. The previous evening, I had to wash him with special soap and no cream, so that the red disinfection lotion would stay on his skin better.

At 6:00 in the morning, I gave him a little water to drink from his bottle, holding him in my arms, praying that it would not be the last time.

At 7:30 the nurse brought me the red juice Damian had to drink, it will make him drowsy in preparation for the anesthesia.

At 7:45 two nurses came to take Damian to the operation theatre. He was sitting in his hospital bed as if he was in a cage.

As we accompanied him, I could feel that

I started to shiver, I was in trance, as if we are bringing Damian to a slaughterhouse.

When we arrived at the theatre, they were already waiting for him, I was crying so hard holding his hand and praying that the Lord will stay at my baby´s side and keep him save.

Seeing him disappearing behind the doors was more than I could take. It took twelve hours before we were able to see our little boy again The surgeons and their team were fantastic. In regular intervals they came to us to let us know at what stage they are. In the afternoon at four o´ clock they let us know, that Damian's heart started beating independently after being on the heart-lung machine for a very long time. I had the feeling I could hear the beats through the walls.

At 20:30 in the evening they called us into ICU to see Damian for a few minutes. I have seen him twice before in this condition and I knew what to expect.

Through all the pipes, I saw my son and I was so happy. He was looking so good. My big boy has made it. The professor came to us and his diagnosis was: FULL CORRECTION! The procedure done on Damian was very rare and most cardiac surgeons will never do such an operation in

their professional life.

We were very lucky to get the outstanding team in St Augustin Kinderklinik.

The professor told us afterwards that this was a real challenge for him and he was not sure if they were able to save Damian’s life in the long term.

It is always difficult with such complicated heart defects. Even when you make all possible tests, the open heart can still have some surprises left.

Due to the first two operations in South Africa, Damian developed an unusual amount of scar tissue.

The team was prepared, but were really shocked when they opened the breast and saw the real dimension of scar tissue.

It took them nearly four hours only to cut their way into the heart. It was a massive amount and many surgeons would not be prepared to do the effort to open a heart like this.

Damian is alive, because a female surgeon, who helped us to come to Germany, planned this operation and was prepared to go all the way.

That Damian survived these past two years is a miracle. Even the experts said we were very lucky. The Lord was very generous to us.

For six weeks after surgery we stayed in the parents’ home next to the clinic. Making it possible for Damian to recover in some kind of home environment.

I got taught how to test his blood daily and how to give his medication.

In April another big checkup and heart catheterisation is our plan, then we will really know how Damian is doing and how his chances are of living a normal life.

The word “Normal” will never exist in our life anymore. He will be okay and has a realistic chance of reaching adulthood, but he will

always need regular checkups.

So many times Damian was near death and every time the Lord gave him a new chance. Damian, the fighter he is, took them and came out stronger and stronger.

He never gives up. He takes all the challenges put upon him, teaching us adults how very important it is to live every moment to the fullest.

He is like a sponge, absorbing his surrounding, changing it, and making it better.

The support our family received from people all over Namibia is historical. Without the compassion, love, prayers and all kind of donations, Damian would not have survived. We as a family would not exist anymore. Damian keeps us going, without him, life would be meaningless for me.

The Namibian support is unequal to anything in the world. I am

proud to be a Namibian. I am proud to live in a country where neighbours still look out for each other.

Where your own needs are put in second place and the life of a child is more important.

For me it is significant, together with Damian, to give hope to all families with sick children. To prove that there is hope, there are helping hands. Never lose faith, the Lord is with us, when we allow him into our lives.

It is vital to stay positive, even if you feel the world falls apart around you.

And the most important task, please, dear parents, go into yourself and remember, you fight for your child´s interest and needs – not your own...

I always prayed, that when the time would come and my child is too tired to fight, I have the strength to let go with love in my heart.

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Letter from the North -4

Drive Against Malaria in Namibia David Robertson has been spearheading the Drive Against Malaria for decades, and since 1999, Julia Samuel has been helping him – as promised, Julia has written us from the north of Namibia, to share the latest on their local campaign, that started in January.

Heading north to remote communitites around Epupa

S S De Duine Interhuis Atletiek

VRYDAG: 06 FEBRUARIE 2015 VANAF 09:00 - 14:00 WAAR: NARRAVILLE RUGBY STADIUM Alle Velditems: gewigstoot, spiesgooi, diskus, hoogspring, verspring!

Verversings te koop!!!!!!!

Kom sien ons Topatlete in aksie Saterdag: Nuwe rekords gaan weer spat.... Net soos De Duine dit kan doen... Moenie dit misloop nie...

Boek u afspraak...

Spectacular mountain roads We are heading north to remote communities around Epupa and Opuwa and cross some of the most diverse landscapes.

We experience spectacular mountain roads with twists and turns that go on forever and magnificent scenery that simply takes our breath away. The main roads are in perfect condition. In other parts of Africa we faced appalling roads.

Sometimes we could only cover 10 km a day!

But Namibia is a country with better infrastructure. It also gives us the opportunity to view the beauty of Namibian wildlife, graceful giraffes, zebras and springbok.

The tropical climate allows flora and fauna to be among the most wonderful in the world.

Malaria growing concerns in the ‘far out’ communities But we are here for another reason.

We are working along the border between Namibia and Angola, from Epupa to the Caprivri Strip to assist border crossing communities in coping with the devastating health impact, caused by Malaria.

Drive Against Malaria’s response to the unfolding Malaria crisis in Africa, is to help contain the spread of infections and improve public health systems throughout central-, west- and southern Africa.

We arrange meetings with the health sector, as Malaria is a growing concern in the far out communities in Namibia, and meet

dedicated health workers Barbara Kahiha, Dr Onesmo Angumbwike and Albertina Shanghala of the General Hospital Opuwo.

The WHO’s work is so important.

A child was reported ill of Malaria New Malaria infections among the rural communities are reported heading to Swartbooisdrif.

We leave, together with Barbara and Albertina, early in the morning. A long dusty drive, but, unexpected, close to the Ehomba Mountains a man, who recognizes our special Malaria Land Rover from far, stands in the middle of the road and signs us to stop.

A child has been reported very ill of Malaria. From this point we leave the main track, and turn west, over a long bumpy drive crossing rocks and dry river streams.

We find the child in a small Himba settlement and decide to test the whole family on Malaria with the Rapid Diagnostic Blood test.

Among them a six month old baby.

With this blood test we take a sample of blood to trace the Malaria parasite. After taking the blood test, the baby shows to be infected!

Without immediate treatment it could all end, very dramatically.

We treat the baby with effective medicine.

The Himba family is extremely grateful that we have arrived in time to save the baby.

Malaria treat far from over We explain to the people, the

Anopheles mosquito is not the carrier of the deadly Malaria parasite.

It’s only a transmitter. We have to monitor the people who carry the parasite and eliminate with effective medicines.

In 2013 the health sector in Namibia was hopeful to reach the elimination goals. But the threat was far from over. The success has taken away the attention from Malaria. Suddenly, in 2014, over 20 000 cases were reported along the border.

Malaria is a completely treatable disease, but with losing attention, experts fear its infection tolls will reach devastating numbers.

The situation of the tribes in extreme remote areas is unknown.

Due to the vast Namibian infrastructure, and traveling tribes, it has now become more difficult to keep track of who has malaria. Now it’s feared, more children will unnecessarily succumb to the deadly parasite.

Most malaria victims are children.

We are all in agreement that no child should suffer from Malaria, because we have the tools to prevent and treat it.

Drive Against Malaria has worked extensively in the battle against Malaria since launching in 1988.

Determined to bring comprehensive Malaria interventions to these “far out” communities, Drive Against Malaria started a program in this area, with the focus on Malaria control and elimination.

SATERDAG: 07 FEBRUARIE 2015 WAAR: KUISEBMOND SPORT STADIUM TYD: 08:00 - 15:00 100M, 200M, 400M, 800, 1500, AFLOS.....

Heerlike Braaivleis te koop: N$60,00 per bord Toasties, Hotdogs, Koue Koeldrank, Lekker Eetgoedjies.... Alle Tipe Verversings....

Sien u daar.....onthou Die Son Sal Nooit Ooit Sak Op De Duine!!

Homes of the Himba people in the foothills of far reaching Baynes Mountains

Barbara Kahiha, Dr Julia Samuel, Dr Onesmo Angumbwike, David Robertson and Albertina Shanghala in the General Hospital Opuwo

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fashion designing

WALVIS BAY

Mavourlene Gaes

Nepolo Silvanus is a 19 year old, blessed with the wonderful gift of being able to not only design clothes but also to sew them into a masterpiece.

Nepolo explains that the birth of his talent in 2012 was not only confusing but unusual because of the way everything happened.

“I had a friend who was participating in our school’s annual beauty pageant (Miss Kuisebmond Secondary School)” he says.

According to him, a day before the pageant his friend came to him heartbroken and told him the lady that was supposed to design a dress for her let her down and she did not know what to do.

Nepolo advised his friend to do the dress herself or to look for someone else to design her dress for her.

His friend however explained to him that she had no idea how to sew a dress, although she had been in the modelling world for two years and that she also had no money to pay anyone to do it for her.

“She asked me to design and sew her dress for her and gave me the material.

I refused at first, but eventually gave in and I spent my whole day until midnight on her dress.

The dress turned out better than what I had expected” he says, and adds that at that stage he had no idea of how to use a measuring tape and would just take the material and measure it on the figure of her body.

His friend modelled the dress and won Miss Personality at Miss Kuisebmond and later at Miss Valentine. That made Nepolo very happy. This talented and outspoken young man has already designed quite a few dresses for women and says the fact that these women look stunning in his designs is a huge motivator.

He however admits that the one who inspired him to get into designing was the friend who first approached him and begged him to save the day. But on a question if he’s planning on studying fashion de-

sign, Nepolo's answer surprises - he wants to study medicine and surgery because he not only wants to help those in his family suffering from Tuberculosis, but that he also wants to be part and parcel of those finding a cure for HIV/AIDS. “I want to set an example for my children one day - and I really love working with sick people but, I am not giving up on fashion as I am planning on doing it part-time” he further explains.

He says he would love to have a sewing machine of his own, since he is using someone else’s machine to sew and has to share his profit by 50%. Nepolo concludes by advising the youth out there to not feel ashamed of their talent based on the belief that men are supposed to do certain things and women certain things. We are all equal he adds, just believe in yourself and everything will be possible.

Nepolo putting finishing touches on one of his designs

A girl modelling in one of Nepolo's designs

* 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. * 6 Feb: Baai Poets present Poetic Healing - Cupid's Landing - A Valentine's Special at Ninos's Pizzeria, Walvis Bay at 18:30 for 19:00 * 12 Feb: M.O.T.H. monthly meeting in Shellhole at Moth Centre at 19:00. * 28 Feb: Laerskool Walvisbaai KERMIS. Privaatstalletjies beskikbaar kontak 202836 * 3 Maart: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00 by Lewende Water Gemeente, Walvisbaai. * 11 March: M.O.T.H. monthly meeting in Shellhole at Moth Centre at 19:00. * 7 April: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00

by Five Fold Ministry. * 8 April: M.O.T.H. monthly meeting in Shellhole at Moth Centre at 19:00. * 24 - 26 April: Annual wreath laying ceremony by MOTH and German traditionsverband at Trekkopje. * 26 April: 100th Anniversary battle of Trekkopje. * 5 Mei: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00

by A.M.E Kerk, Kuisebmond. * 13 May: MOTH monthly meeting in Shellhole at Moth Centre at 19:00. * 2 Junie: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00

by Bethel Congregational Kerk. * 10 June: M.O.T.H. AGM in Shellhole at Moth Centre at 19:00. * 7 Julie: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00

by Harvest Time Community Church. * 8 July: M.O.T.H. monthly meeting in Shellhole at 19:00. * 11 July: Wreath laying ceremony at M.O.T.H. Monument Usakos at 11:00. * 12 July: Delville Wood Remembrance Church Parade. * 4 Aug: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00

by Temple of Truth Kerk. * 1 Sept: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00

by VGK Kerk. * 6 Okt: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00

by Katolieke Kerk. * 3 Nov: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00

by Lutherse Kerk. * 1 Des: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00

by Rhynse Kerk.

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.

ART EXHIBITIONS

Choir members showing off attire designed by Nepolo

* Every Saturday: Open Air Arts Exhibition at the Mole next to Tennis courts in Swakopmund. Oil paintings - weather permitting. * Permanent Collection: Woermann Haus Gallery in Bismarck Street. Fine collection of the Swakopmund Arts Association’s “South West Masters’’ and contemporary Namibian art works. Open Mondays to Saturdays 10:00 - 12:00 and 15:00 - 17:00. * Swakopmund Museum: Open daily, including Sundays 10:00 - 17:00. * Sam Cohen Library: Monday to Friday: 08:00 13:00/15:00 - 17:00 and the second Saturday per month 09:00 - 13:00. * Die Galerie, Walvis Bay: Exhibition of Namibian and South African Artists. Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00. Saturday - 08:30 - 12:30.

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SATERDAG 06:20 Die Boodskap S9 06:30 Vlug na Egipte S1 07:30 Dagbreek Bestes S4 08:00 Fiesta S13 08:30 Thomas @ S1 09:00 Villa Rosa Omnibus 11:00 Bravo S4 11:30 Binneland S4 12:00 Inkopie-uur 13:00 Sediment S1 13:30 Reis Na Gister S1 14:00 Jou Show S8 15:00 Kry Jou Daar S1 15:30 Kerels Wat Kook S2

07:20 Die Boodskap S1 07:30 Kry Daai Lyf (Encore) 08:00 Koowee 08:30 Binneland S4 09:00 Villa Rosa S10

09:30 Robinson Regstreeks S7 10:00 Kwela S16 11:00 Reis Na Gister S1 11:30 Geure Uit Die Vallei S2

12:00 Inkopie-uur 13:00 Kerels Wat Kook S2 13:30 Sandra op 'n Drafstap S4 14:30 kykNET Aktueel: Flits 15:30 Fiesta S13 16:00 Bravo S4 16:30 Thomas @ S1 17:00 Koowee 17:30 Sediment S1 18:00 Orkney Snork Nie S2 (Encore) 18:30 Dagbreek Bestes S4 19:00 eNuus 19:30 Binneland S4 20:00 Jou Show S8 21:00 Silwerskerm kortverhale: Eenrigting S3 (Series Starts)

21:30 kykNET Aktueel: VNL 23:00 Dagbreek Bestes S4 23:30 Binneland S4

00:00 Fiesta S13 00:30 Kwela S16 01:30 Bravo S4 02:00 Sandra op 'n Drafstap S4 03:00 Vlug na Egipte S1 04:00 Kerels Wat Kook S2 04:30 Musiekvideos

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16:00 Geure Uit Die Vallei S2 16:30 Sandra op 'n Drafstap S4 17:30 BVP 18:00 Kwela S16 19:00 eNuus 19:30 Jukebox S6 21:00 Silwerskerm kortverhale: Ben se begrafnis S3 21:30 Fliek: Bakgat 23:30 Sediment S1 00:00 Geure Uit Die Vallei S2 00:30 Bravo S4 01:00 Kerels Wat Kook S2 01:30 Thomas @ S1

17:00 Geloof, Hoop en Liefde S4 17:30 Die Boodskap Oggenddiens S1 18:00 Vlug na Egipte S1 19:00 eNuus 19:30 Robinson Regstreeks S7 20:00 Jam 22:00 Sandra op 'n Drafstap S4 23:00 Reis Na Gister S1 23:30 Kry Jou Daar S1 00:00 Sediment S1 00:30 Kwela S16 01:30 Dagbreek Bestes S4 02:00 Jou Show S8 03:00 Musiekvideos 05:35 Die Woord Oordenking S9 05:45 Dagbreek S4 MAANDAG 07:20 Die Boodskap S1 07:30 Kry Daai Lyf (Encore)

08:00 Koowee 08:30 Kwela S16 09:30 Kerels Wat Kook S2 10:00 Reis Na Gister S1 10:30 Sandra op 'n Drafstap S4 11:30 Thomas @ S1 12:00 Inkopie-uur 13:00 Silwerskerm kortverhale: Ben se begrafnis S3 13:30 Bravo S4 14:00 Vlug na Egipte S1

02:00 Sandra op 'n Drafstap S4 03:00 Kwela S16 04:00 Fiesta S13 04:30 Musiekvideos SONDAG 07:00 Fiesta S13 07:30 Sandra op 'n Drafstap S4 08:30 Geure Uit Die Vallei S2 09:00 Die Boodskap Oggenddiens S1 09:30 Geloof, Hoop en Liefde S4 10:00 Bravo S4 10:30 Reis Na Gister S1 11:00 Sediment S1 11:30 Dagbreek Bestes S4 12:00 Inkopie-uur 13:00 Kwela S16 14:00 Silwerskerm kortverhale: Ben se begrafnis S3

14:30 Ouverture: Gala uit Berlyn 2013 16:00 Geure Uit Die Vallei S2 16:30 Thomas @ S1

15:00 Geloof, Hoop en Liefde S4 15:30 Dagbreek Bestes S4 16:00 Robinson Regstreeks S7 16:30 Geure Uit Die Vallei S2 17:00 Koowee 17:30 Kry Jou Daar S1 18:00 Orkney Snork Nie S2 (Encore) 18:30 Villa Rosa S10 19:00 eNuus 19:30 Binneland S4 20:00 Fiesta S13

20:30 Jou Show S8 21:30 kykNET Aktueel: Insig 23:00 Villa Rosa S10 23:30 Binneland S4 00:00 Kerels Wat Kook S2 00:30 Sandra op 'n Drafstap S4 01:30 Vlug na Egipte S1 02:30 Bravo S4 03:00 Geure Uit Die Vallei S2 03:30 Dagbreek Bestes S4 04:00 Kwela S16 05:00 Silwerskerm kortverhale: Ben se begrafnis S3 05:30 Musiekvideos 05:35 Die Boodskap S1

03:15 The Spectacular Now 16SL 05:00 Got To Dance S5

FRIDAY 06:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show S12

SATURDAY 06:00 Little Red Wagon 08:00 Got To Dance S5 11:15 Series TBA 12:00 Elementary S3 12:50 Perception S3 13V 13:40 The Mentalist S7 14:35 Series TBA 15:20 The Last Ship S1 13VL

21:00 Series TBA 22:00 Marvel's Agent Carter S1

23:00 The Spectacular Now 16SL 01:00 The English Teacher 01:15 Her 03:30 Labor Day 05:30 A Family Reunion

08:30 The Fixer S4 09:30 Celebrity 10:30 Perception 11:30 2 Broke Girls S4 12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show S12 13:00 Restaurant Start Up 14:00 Nashville 15:00 Mind Games 16:00 Marvel's Agent Carter S1 17:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show S12 18:00 Mom 18:30 Restaurant Start Up 19:30 The Last Ship 20:30 Mysteries Of Laura

SUNDAY 07:00 Modern Family S6 PG 07:30 Suits 08:30 Perception S3 13V 09:30 The Muppets 11:30 The Millers S2

16:00 The Incredible Burt Wonderstone PG13L 18:00 Mom S2 18:30 2 Broke Girls S4

07:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show S12 11:00 The Internship 13:00 Nashville 14:00 Marvel’s Agent Carter 15:00 The Last Ship 16:00 The Lottery 17:00 The Fixer S4 18:00 Celebrity Masterchef 19:00 Carte Blanche PG13 20:05 About Time 22:05 CSI

12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show S12 13:00 Masterchef Junior 14:00 The Mentalist S7 15:00 Blue Bloods S5 16:00 The Fixer S4

19:00 The Middle S6 19:30 Mike & Molly S5 20:00 Suits S4 17:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show S12 18:00 2 Broke Girls 18:30 Restaurant Start Up 19:30 Marvel's Agent Carter S1 20:30 Mind Games 21:30 Jack Taylor 23:15 Free Birds 01:00 Saving Mr. Banks PG13

23:00 The World’s End 00:50 The Book Thief 03:05 The Hobbit MONDAY 06:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show S12 07:00 Modern Family S6 PG 07:30 Blue Bloods S5

21:30 Elementary S3

22:30 Carte Blanche PG13

23:30 A Case Of You 02:15 City Slacker PG 04:00 Caught On Camera S5 16V 05:00 Series TBA

WARNING Don’t allow any Newspaper vendors into your house or business.

A number of them had been caught stealing cellphones and wallets when entering premises in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund.

Buy your Newspaper only from vendors on the street

WE’VE DONE EVERYTHING IN OUR POWER TO BE ACCURATE BUT WE CANNOT ANTICIPATE LAST-MINUTE PROGRAMME CHANGES.

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An der Atlantikküste,in der Namibwüste Willkommen beim Verein der Blauen Bank

Swakopmund (sk) Als Carmen Waldeck, Leiterin der Tanzschule namens Dance Factory, mich zu einer kleinen Darbietung einlud, die die beiden Gründer des Blue Bank eco friends Wohltätigkeitsvereins aus Deutschland willkommen heißen sollte, konnte ich mich nur eine vage Vorstellung davon machen.

Der Saal der Dance Factory, geschmückt mit Kunstwerken aller Art, vibrierte von den kräftigen Stimmen der bekannten A capellaKüstengruppe Vocal Galore. Besonders tief unter die Haut ging der Song Maria, ein Ge-

Pia Feldhege, Gründerin des Vereins der Blauen Bank, und Künstler Ras Gaths hinter ihrem gemeinsamen Bild, das sich ,,Seelenfreundschaft” nennt. Ras hatte zwei Schimmel gemalt, von denen Pia den vorderen bunt gestaltete.

Fotos: Susann Kinghorn

Andächtig lauschen sie den Klängen der Gruppe Vocal Galore. Von links: Desiree Jantjies, Carmen Waldeck und Isabella Betts. denken an alle weiblichen Opfer häuslicher Gewalt.

Anschließend schwebten zwei kleine Tänzerinnen der Dance Factory über das Parkett: Isabella Betts und Desiree Jantjies - letztere bekommt ihren Tanzunterricht von Pia Feldhege gesponsert.

Pia Feldhege hat im Jahre 2010 mit ihrer Mutter Isolde und ein paar engen Freunden zusammen den Verein der Blauen Bank in Goslar gegründet, um Mensch, Tier und Natur durch Förderung von Kunst, Kultur und Freundschaft zu helWellington Mushonga bastelt niedliche fen. Tätig ist dieser Schweinchen aus Draht und Perlen, die u.a. Verein vor allem in als Schlüsselanhänger dienen können. Seine Indien und Namibia.

Handynummer: 0813137364.

Die blauen Bänke, auf denen man Platz nehmen kann, dienen als Knotenpunkt des Vereins, von wo aus Aktionen und Projekte gestartet werden. Eine blaue Bank, Symbol von Besinnlichkeit und Kreativität, steht auch in Swakopmund am Strand.

Pia Feldhege fällt sofort auf. Die 55-jährige Künstlerin und Reitsportliebhaberin aus der zwischen den nordwestlichen Ausläufen des Harzes gelegenen, idyllischen Stadt Goslar, ist gertenschlank, hochgewachsen und trägt eine auffällige Sonnbrille mit weißem Rahmen. In ihrem Dutt wimmelt es von farbenfrohem Haarschmuck, und an ihren Ohren baumeln bunte Ohrringe: ,,Es geht uns in diesem Verein vor allem darum, dass minder bemittelte Menschen künstlerisch gefördert werden und ihren Spaß an einer Sache haben”, fasst sie das Ziel des Vereins zusammen.

Während unseres Kurzinterviews taucht zwischendurch ein Kind auf und zeigt Pia stolz ein selbstgemaltes Bild. Dafür darf es

in eine Tüte greifen.

Wie es bei Kindern so üblich ist, wird ein Blick hineingeworfen, um sich die größte Leckerei herauszufischen. ,,Nein, nein, Augen zu! ”, befiehlt Pia sanft. Und schon sieht man ein Kindergesicht mit geschlossenen Augen, aber einem seligen Lächeln auf den Lippen - ob des Überraschungseffekts - in die Tüte greifen.

Wer mehr über den Verein erfahren möchte, schaue sich die Website an: http://www.bluebankev.de/

Die Tänzerinnen Desiree Jantjies (links) und Isabella Betts demonstrieren ihr Können.

Leidenschaftlich am Singen: das Vokalensemble Vocal Galore.

Von links: Zuschauer Angela Winterbach, ihre Zwillingsschwetser Renate Hoffmann und Lore Bohm, die den Engeltjies-Kindergarten in Mondesa gründete.

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Und warum solche Noten???

Und warum solche Noten???

Problem erkannt!

Möchten Sie zeigen, woran unsere Erziehung heute scheitert? Melden Sie sich bei Susann Kinghorn; Tel. 405183 oder 0812538850; E-Mail: susannkinghorn@gmail.com

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An der Atlantikküste,in der Namibwüste Namib Times ganz locker vom Hocker auf deutscher Website!

Swakopmund - Seit geraumer Zeit wird unsere Küstenzeitung auf der deutschen Website Namibiana Buchdepot vorgestellt.

Schauen Sie einmal auf: http://www.namibiana .de/namibia-informa tion/who-is-who/ orga nisationen/infos-zurorganisation /namibtimes.html Angefangen hat es mit dem Interesse dieses Online-Buchhandels an den in Buchform herausgebrachten Loc k e r- v o m - H o c k e rKommentaren aus der Küstenzeitung, die auf der Website nun käuflich zu erwerben sind.

Schauen Sie nach unt e r : h t t p : / / w w w. namibiana.de/namibia -information/who-iswho/autoren/infoszur-person/susannkinghorn.html ,,Schreiben ist eine Droge, das Sinnieren und Staunen über die Faszination Leben…” fasst die Autorin Susann Kinghorn ihre Begeisterung zusammen, Gedanken, Erfahrungen und Gefühle zu Papier zu bringen.

Die langjährige Jour-

Der dritte Locker-vom-Hocker-Band, der von Carola Röhrich illustriert wurde, ist im Januar dieses Jahres veröffentlicht worden und nun in den großen Buchhandlungen erhältlich. nalistin der Namib Times, die gerne zur Feder greift, hat ihren dritten Locker-vomH o c k e r- B a n d h e rausgebracht, der eine Sammlung ihrer Glosse in der Küstenzeitung aus den Jahren 2014 und 2009 enthält. Wie in Band 1 und 2 werden die kurzen Kommentare von lustigen und ansprechenden Fotos oder neckischen Illustrationen umrahmt – letztere entsprangen dem fähigen Händchen der Künstlerin und Humangeneti-

Worte der Woche Jippie, ich bin aufgewacht!

kerin Carola Röhrich, die mit Wonne das Naturleben auf der Mount Etjo Safari Lodge studiert, wo sie mit ihrem Mann Alex Oelofse lebt.

Der Leser darf sich erneut auf eine bunte Palette von Themen freuen. Wie fühlt man sich auf Wolke Sieben, nach einem Babbelas oder wenn einem im Caprivi ein NguniRind auf die Motorhaube zu plumpsen droht? Was haben Lungenflügel und Mopaneblätter gemein, was ist das billigste Geschenk auf Erden und wie anpassungsfähig sind Kamele? Welche Meinung vertritt unsere Schriftstellerin, die ihre Jugendjahre im Hippie-Zeitalter des wirren Haarwuchses verbracht hat, wenn es

um das moderne Phänomen des sportbedonnerten Mannes geht, sich seines Körperhaarwuchses zu entledigen? Wie sieht Susann Kinghorn das Tamtam um das Reiterdenkmal, die neuen Anti-Raucher-Gesetze, das Erbe Riruakos und das Alter? Was bedeuten ihr wilde Katzen, Braaivleis und Biltong sowie das gute, alte Swakoprivier?

Locker-vom-Hocker3 ist in den gängigen Buchhandlungen sowie bei einigen Padstals und Lodges erhältlich.

Bis Ende März ist das dritte Locker-vomHocker-Werk zum Sonderpreis von N$ 150,- bei der Autorin (0812538850) erhältlich.

Warum Rentner immer glücklich sind!

Spruch in der Silvesternacht Man soll das Jahr nicht mit Programmen beladen wie ein krankes Pferd.

Wenn man es allzu sehr beschwert, bricht es zu guter Letzt zusammen.

Je üppiger die Pläne blühen, um so verzwickter wird die Tat. Man nimmt sich vor, sich zu bemühen, und schließlich hat man den Salat!

Es nützt nicht viel, sich rotzuschämen.

Es nützt nichts, und es schadet bloß, sich tausend Dinge vorzunehmen.

Lasst das Programm! Und bessert euch drauflos!

Erich Kästner

Locker vom Hocker Das Brot der Wüste

Liebe Küstenleser, Als Manna oder Himmelsbrot wird in der Bibel die Speise bezeichnet, die den Israeliten auf ihrer 40jährigen Wanderschaft durch die Wüste als Nahrung diente. In der 11. Heftserie Aus alten Ta gen in Südwest spricht Walter Moritz vom einem Brot der Wüste, das meiner Meinung nach auch als himmlisches Brot angesehen werden kann, und zwar einfach deshalb, weil es so vielseitig nahrhaft ist. Moritz bezieht sich auf die gehaltreiche Narapflanze, ein Kürbisgewächs, das vor allem

Es gab eine Zeit, da hat das gesamte Volk der Topnaar von dieser Narapflanze gelebt. Hin und wieder wurde eine Ziege geschlachtet oder gemolken, und das war’s! Stellen Sie sich das einmal vor, liebe Leser: die Narapflanze ist derart gesund und nahrhaft, dass ein ganzes Volk sich durch sie ernähren konnte! Wie kompliziert sind dagegen unsere Essgewohnheiten heute!

Eine wichtige Proteinquelle sind die cremefarbenen Samen der Nara, die im orangegelben Fruchtfleisch wachsen. Der Geschmack der Kerne er-

hohen Wassergehalts ein wichtiger Feuchtigkeitsspender. Außerdem hat es einen hohen Eisengehalt.

Besonders die Kerne dieser ,,Stachelbirne”, wie Hulda Rautenberg die Melonenart in ihrem 1967 erschienenen Werk ,Das alte Swakopmund’ nennt, spielten eine große Rolle bei der Ernährung und werden heute auch kommerziell genutzt. Der Fish Deli in Swakopmund verkauft sie zum Beispiel, und in Kapstadt werden sie als ,butter pits’ angeboten. Auf der Kleinsiedlung Desert Hills, 20 km östlich von Swakopmund gelegen, werden Naraöl und Kosmetikprodukte aus diesem an Omegasäuren reichen Öl hergestellt.

Man braucht gar nicht solch ein vielfältiges Angebot an Lebensmitteln, das uns heute in den Geschäften geradezu erschlägt. Wir könnten allein von der Narapflanze gesund und gut leben.

Das jedenfalls meint Ihre Susann Kinghorn, die gerade genüsslich Narakerne knabbert

Eine in Namibia endemische Narapflanze (Acanthosicyos horridus) mit Nara-Frucht oder -Melone bei Gobabeb.

Fotos: Susann Kinghorn im Kuisebtal vor- innert an Nüsse. Aus kommt und für den dort den Samen wird außera n s ä s s i g e n N a m a - dem Öl gewonnen. Das stamm der Topnaar im Fruchtfleisch wird zur 19. Jahrhundert und bis Reifezeit roh gegessen ins späte 20. Jahr- und ist wegen seines hundert als Hauptnahrungsmittel diente.

Der moderne Mensch kann sich in Lebensmittelgeschäften frisches Obst, Sonnenblumenkerne, gebackenes Brot, kaltgepresstes Olivenöl und mehr kaufen. Außerdem gaukeln Gesundheitsbücher uns vor, dass man wenigstens fünfmal am Tag Obst und Gemüse essen, sich mit Vitaminund Mineralienpräpa- Gesunde, nahrhafte Narakerne aus dem raten vollstopfen soll Kuisebtal werden im Fish Deli in Swakopund und und. mund angeboten.

To advertise on the german pages contact: Diese Illustration von Carola Röhrich ist eine von vielen, die in dem 3. Locker-vomHocker-Band erscheint: das Zebra zeigt, was das billigste Geschenk auf Erden ist!

Haltet unsere Küste sauber!

Mikkie Kriel

Cell: 081 286 9519

email: mikkie@namibtimes.net

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Service Technician Swakopmund - Service Centre Branch Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Qualifications: · Matric / Grade 12 / NTC 4 Certificate · Qualified Fitter & Turner / Millwright · Namibian citizenship · National driver's license Minimum Experience: · 3 year’s experience in a mining industry as a mechanical fitter, working on pumps, valves, vibrating screens, cyclones and mill liners

Vacancy

Receptionist Key responsibilities: · Reservations · Good communication skills · Willing to work every 2nd weekend · Willing to work shifts during the week · Fluent in English & Afrikaans · Reservation system (Hope) will be an advantage · Computer literate · Own transport · Bookkeeping background will be an advantage Send CV's to lagoonch@mweb.com.na or drop off at Lagoon Chalets, Meersig.

Namib Marine Services (Pty) Ltd AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Applications are herewith invited to fill the vacancy of:

CREDITORS CLERK

Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to: · Issuing of Purchase Orders · Capturing of Creditor Invoices · Reconciliation of Creditors · General Administration & Finance functions

Requirements: · A minimum Grade 12 Educational qualification · At least 3 years experience in an accounting environment. · Must be computer literate and have working knowledge in computerised accounting programmes · Good mastery of English – spoken & written · Ability to work independently · Good interpersonal communication skills · Namibian Citizen or Permanent Resident The Company offers: · Competitive salary package, that is negotiable and commensurate with the candidate's qualification and experience. · Medical Aid · Pension Send your Comprehensive CV with proof of qualifications & experience to: vacancies@namibmarine.com.na Only CV's mailed to this address will be considered Closing Date: 10 February 2015 Please note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Key Tasks: · Stripping and overhauling of pumps, bearings assemblies · Prepare, inspect, all repairs for service centre, and provide assessment for quotation preparation. · Repair all OEM equipment in Service Centre · Perform Maintenance work · Health, Safety, environment and housekeeping · Accumulate consumption of spares and pump performance history · Maintain and assist with LEAN implementation · Maintain and assist with HSE implementation · Increase Service Centre Revenue Minimum Abilities / Skills: · Ability to read Technical Drawings / Ability to work under pressure / Ability to work in a team environment / Proficiency in the use of specific tool / Assertive Interested candidates who meet the above minimum requirements are invited to submit their detailed C.V. application with proof of qualifications to Florence Chadinha (florence.chadinha@weirminerals.com) Fax numbers 086 680 3946 by 2 February 2015.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMPANY Please note that if you have not heard from the Company in 10 working days after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Effective Date: 26 January 2015 Expiry Date: 6 February 2015 Authorised By: Florence Chadinha

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MUNICIPALITY OF WALVIS BAY

NOTICE CONSENT USES, ERECTION OF BUILDINGS AND USE OF LAND IN TERMS OF TOWN PLANNING SCHEME REGULATIONS Notice is hereby given in terms of Clause 6 of the Swakopmund Town Planning Scheme Regulations that the Town Council considers the following consent uses, erection of buildings and use of land, details of which are obtainable from the General Manager: Engineering Services.

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 63(2)(b) of the Local Authorities Act, 1992 (Act 23/1992), as amended, that the Council of the Municipality of Walvis Bay intends to sell, by private transaction, a portion of Public Open Space Erf 1966 Narraville to Mr Karl Leon Cookson (the Applicant).

Description: Portion of Public Open Space Erf 1966 Narraville Area: ± 5 000m² (subject to

An additional amount of ±N$37 475 00 is to be paid for landscaping and the establishment of the green belt.

Full particulars pertaining to the sale will lie for inspection by interested persons until Tuesday 17 February 2015 at Room 30, Municipal Offices, Kuisebmond.

For more information Mr J Manale can be contacted at telephone

REZONING APPLICATION IN TERMS OF THE WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME REZONING: From: Single Residential, General Residential 1 & Special To: Local Business ON ERF NO: 18,19 & 4591 TOWNSHIP: Walvis Bay In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect/ establish a Local Business development. Erf 18, 19 and 4591, which are to be consolidated to allow for the above.

Erf 3669, C/O Hendrik Witbooi and Daniel Tjongarero Ave. Special permission to operate a residential Guest House

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

Contact Person: Mr. A. Van der Westhuizen Tel: +264 (64) 4104403 (Town Planning Officer & Special Projects)

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 27 February 2015.

Any person having any objections to the proposed steps may lodge such objections, duly motivated in writing, with the Chief Executive Officer until 23 February 2015

survey) Zoning: Public Open Space Purchase Price: ±N$ 374 750 00 (N$74 95 per m²)

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

(064) 201 3338 during office hours.

Written objections, fully motivated, to the intended transaction must be received by the undersigned before or at 12:00 on Friday 20 February 2015.

A VICTOR General Manager Community and Economic Development Municipal Offices Civic Centre Nangolo Mbumba Drive Private Bag 5017 Walvis Bay Fax: (064) 209 146

Being an equal opportunity employer has a

VACANCY Job Title: Department: Section: Reporting to:

TRAINEE TABLES DEALERS MERMAID CASINO CASINO TABLES TABLES MANAGER

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: * To Maximize Revenue through efficient dealing on a defined table * Provide exceptional Guest Relations and Service * Security of Tables Operations EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: * Grade 12 with a Mathematics Pass * Able to work Night Shift * Above average Communications Skills * People Orientated * Integrity and Honesty * Attention to Detail * No Police Record APPLICATIONS: If you are interested in applying for this vacancy and you are confident that you qualify in terms of the information set out in this advertisement, please draft a letter of application and send it together with a brief CV to: The Personnel & Training Manager, Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre P O Box 616, Swakopmund Or Fax: 092 64 64 4105360 Or swakpers@legacyhotels.co.za Opening date for applications: Closing date for applications:

06 February 2015 13 February 2015

Please note: Only Short-listed Candidates will be contacted

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Website: namibtimes.net WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME CONSENT: Home Based Office (Cash Loan) ON ERF NO: 2925 TOWNSHIP: Walvis Bay STREET: Nara Street, Kuisebmond.

In terms of the abovementioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I/we, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect/ establish a Home Office (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, Walvis Bay. Any person having any objection to the approval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with the 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 20 February 2015.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT(S): Ndapewa Nanga, P. O. Box 7565, Walvis Bay

NOTICE WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME Take notice that Bruce I Stewart (Town and Regional Planner) on behalf of Savvas Ioannou Savva, intends to apply to the Walvis Bay Municipal Council for: REZONING: FROM INSTITUTIONAL TO LOCAL BUSINESS WITH A BULK OF 1 ON ERVEN NO.: ERF 594 and 595 TOWNSHIP: WALVIS BAY STREET: Sam Nujoma Street, House No. 72 and 74 In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, it is the intention to rezone the said erven for the purposes of establishing a local business development on each site. Parking will be provided in accordance with the Walvis Bay Town Planning Scheme.

Further take notice that the plan of the proposed development lies for inspection on the Town Planning Notice Board, First Floor, Room 101, Civic Centre, Walvis Bay 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 with the applicant in writing within 14 days of the last publication of this notice. The final date for objections is 20 February 2015.

NAME AND ADDRESS: APPLICANT: Bruce I Stewart, P. O. Box 2095, Walvis Bay

REZONING APPLICATION WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME REZONING: Single Residential to Local Business LOCATION: Erf 1005, No.141 STREET: Nangolo Mbumba Drive, Walvis Bay. In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect/ establish a Small-Scale Business Development on the site.

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

Any person having any objection to the approval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager, Roads and Building Control (Town Planning), Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay, and the undersigned, in writing, not later than 20 February 2015.

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

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Ferrari 488 GTB: extreme power for extreme driving thrills

Forty years on from the unveiling of its first ever mid-rear-engined V8 model, the 308 GTB, the Prancing Horse opens a new chapter in its 8-cylinder history.

The Ferrari 488 GTB provides track-level performance that can be enjoyed to the full even by non-professional drivers in everyday use. Its response times, nimbleness and on-the-limit driving

guarantee a unique sense of exhilaration and unparalleled driving pleasure.

The new berlinetta brilliantly encapsulates Ferrari's experience in both F1 and the WEC, where the 458 GT holds

the World Championship title and has won its category in the last two editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The new model also exploits to the full the know-how gleaned by Ferrari technicians over the last

decade through the XX programme which makes extreme trackonly cars available to gentleman test-drivers.

The data yielded has made a significant contribution to the refinement of the electronic and vehicle control systems so that drivers can make the most of the incredible performance of this new car.

The Ferrari 488 GTB's new 3902 cc V8 turbo is at the top of its class for power output, torque and response times, making it the new benchmark for this kind of architecture.

The engine unleashes 670 cv at 8 000 rpm along with 760 Nm of maximum torque in seventh gear and a response time to the accelerator of just 0.8 seconds at 2 000 rpm.

These figures are sufficient to allow the Ferrari 488 GTB to accelerate from 0-200 km/h in an astonishing 8.3 seconds and, when combined with the radical innovations introduced on all aspects of the car's performance, lap the Fiorano track in just 1'23".

The gearbox features Va r i a b l e T o r q u e Management which unleashes the engine's massive torque smoothly and powerfully right across the rev range, while specific gear ratios deliver incredibly progressive acceleration when the driver floors the throttle. As is always the case, Ferrari's engineers have dedicated great attention to perfecting the 488 GTB's sound, creating a new soundtrack that is full, clear and totally distinctive, as expected from any Prancing Horse engine.

The car's aerodynamics also made a pivotal contribution to performance: its 1.67 efficiency figure is a new record for a production Ferrari, and is the fruit of 50 percent more downforce than the previous model and reduced drag.

The greatest challenge was achieving these two goals simultaneously.

Several innovative elements were specifically developed to do so, not least a double front spoiler, base bleed side intakes and, at the rear, active aerodynamics

coupled with a blown s p o i l e r. T h e a e r o dynamic underbody, which incorporates vortex generators, is highly sophisticated, too.

The Ferrari 488 GTB's subsystems and electronic controls make its power and performance instantly available and controllable. It is, in fact, the most responsive production model there is, with razor-sharp response times comparable to those of a track car.

The evolved version of Ferrari's side slip angle control system (Side Slip Control 2 - SSC2) is more precise and less invasive, providing greater longitudinal acceleration out of corners.

Aside from integrating with car's F1-Trac and E-Diff, the SSC2 now also controls the active dampers which renders the car's dynamic behaviour during complex manoeuvres even flatter and more stable.

Designed by the Ferrari Styling Centre, the new car features very sculptural flanks which are the key to its character.

Its large signature air

intake scallop is a nod to the original 308 GTB and is divided into two sections by a splitter.

The wide front spoiler features a double profile to improve the thermal efficiency of the radiators positioned at the sides.

At the centre two pylons are combined with a deflector which channels air towards the flat underbody.

The broad, low tail is also dominated by aerodynamic solutions, including an innovative blown spoiler which generates downforce without increasing drag.

This works in conjunction with an aggressive ramp angle for the diffuser which features active flaps.

The greater height required for the diffuser was achieved by repositioning the exhaust tailpipes. The circular LED tail lights have also been redesigned.

In the cabin, the seamless integration of the new satellite control clusters, angled air vents and instrument panel heightens the sense that the cockpit is completely tailored around the driver.

Usability was the key word in the design, leading to an extremely sporty ambience that in no way compromises on comfort.

There are plenty of classic Ferrari styling elements too, such as the clear separation between the dashboard and tunnel, the multifunctional steering wheel, the control switch bridge and wraparound seats.

The graphics and interface of the infotainment screen have also been completely redesigned while the design of the car's new key takes its inspiration from the car's cylinder banks and allows keyless starts.

The Ferrari 488 GTB will make its world debut at the International Geneva Motor Show in March.

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Solid First Month Performance For Toyota 路 Toyota dominates local sales 路 Hilux leads LCV sales and 2nd best seller overall 路 Domestic market shows resilience

Domestic market sales reached 52 306 units during the first month of 2015, with Toyota scooping 21% of these sales (11 191 units). Toyota is number 1 in sales for January overall.

Happy 95th Birthday Mazda!

The "Zoom-Zoom" brand celebrates 95 years of driving fun The Japanese automaker was founded January 31, 1920, and over the years the company has carved a very unique path in the automotive world.

As the only Japanese automaker to ever win at the gruelling 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, Mazda has proven itself on roads and racetracks. From the Wankel rotary engine to the SKYACTIV next generation technologies, the "Zoom-Zoom" brand has given the car world an incredible mix of fun-loving vehicles.

Mazda originally built tools and, eventually, began producing three-wheeled motorized rickshaws. It would be roughly four decades before Mazda got into the business of building cars and trucks.

When it did, the then upstart automaker did so with gusto and engineering bravado. In the 1960s, Mazda launched the exceedingly rare Wankel-powered Cosmo coupe, which had an incredibly compact Wankel motor that was a fraction of the size and weight of a normal piston-driven motor, yet it packed enormous punch despite its tiny dimensions.

Improving on the collectible and exceedingly rare Wankel-powered Cosmo coupe, Mazda looked poised to usher in a totally new era in automotive propulsion introducing the brilliantly lithe RX-7 sports car with fantastically spry handling characteristics in 1978. By the 1990s, the RX-7 had turned into a curvaceous and turbocharged fire-breather, capable of running with the world's best speed machines. Mazda has always had a challenger spirit that defies convention and a history of taking what was considered impossible and

making it possible. This innovative characteristic saw Mazda redefine the automotive landscape. After all, it was Mazda that reinvigorated the roadster market, when it launched the first MX-5 back in 1989.

For over 25 years now, the Mazda MX-5 has captured the hearts of auto enthusiasts like few other vehicles. Yet Mazda hasn't devoted all its energy into a few special sport-tuned models, remember the Mazda 323 - one South Africa's most loved and ever so popular model.

Today, the SKYACTIV suites of engineering upgrades have a blueprint for better handling, improved fuel economy and higher performance and still deliver the same fun-todrive features found in preceding Mazda classics.

"Mazda has always been committed to building stylish, insightful and spirited vehicles that are fun to drive and targeting those individuals who love the joy of motion and enjoy their lives through driving experiences. With the recently revamped lineup which includes the SKYAVTIV Mazda3, Mazda6, Mazda CX-5, the eminent all-new Mazda2, the all-new CX-3 and new generation MX-5 on the horizon; Mazda's future looks eclectic and bright.

MSA is proud to be part of this growing brand as we celebrate 95 years of innovation." commented Mr David Hughes, MD Mazda Southern Africa.

For all your motoring adverts & news please contact Mikkie at 081 286 9519 or email to: mikkie@namibtimes.net

Toyota as a brand achieved the top selling position in both total Passenger and Light Commercial Vehicle sales for January this year. From an export perspective, Toyota contributed 4 201 units (25%).

Toyota's top performers include Hilux, which was also the overall top-selling vehicle in 2014 during January this stalwart sold 2 605 units; while its stable mate, Fortuner, recorded 721 units.

Another solid performance from Quantum Ses'fikile (at 1 222 units), Corolla/ Quest combo (2 354 units) and the affordable entry-level Etios (1 820 units) rounds off the company's sales success.

"The modest decline of 1.2% in overall domestic sales compared to January 2014 shows great resilience in a tough market marred by slower economic growth and exchange-rate-induced new vehicle price increases," says Calvyn Hamman, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Toyota South Africa, adding that

Toyota's industry forecast for 2015 is a modest 630 000 units.

The reduction in the fuel price did, however, bring a positive outlook from consumers.

This will probably keep inflation growth in check and bring stability to interest changes.

The proposed new taxation on company vehicles could also swing employees from company cars into the car allowance option, resulting in higher sales.

Companies preferring their employees to remain on the Company Car option, will have to purchase the vehicles before the tax

year end on 28 February 2015 to remain at the lower taxable rate.

"The upward trend in particularly the SUV and passenger segments bodes well for the remainder of the year.

Having said that, however, economic pressure remains and consumers are cautious about incurring additional debt," he says. Hamman points out that there has also been a move towards used vehicles which can be attributed to price increases on new vehicles and the availability of good quality used stock at an affordable price.

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ESTATE NOTICE

In the estate of the late Manfred Sadlowski Id no: 350111 0027 8 of No.142 Anton Lubowski Street, Swakopmund, who died on 15 August 2014 and who was married in community of property to Helga Wilhelmina Hedwig Lubowski, Id no: 280308 0011 8.

Estate no: 529/2011

Master’s Ref: 1382/2014 WHK In terms of Section 35(5) of Act 66 of 1965 notice is hereby given that the FIRST and FINAL Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above estate will be open for inspection of all persons interested therein for a period of twenty one (21) days from date of publication hereof at the office of the Master of the High Court Windhoek and the Magistrate’s Court Swakopmund.

Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Master concerned during the specified period, the executrix will proceed to make payment in accordance with the account.

H E AHRENS Executrix c/o Kinghorn Associates Haus Altona 2-6 Tobias Hainyeko Street Legal Practitioners Shop 2, An der Waterkant Building No.15 Tobias Hainyeko Street P. O. Box 1455 Tel: (064) - 405051 Swakopmund (Ref: HEA/AW EST 121/0001-50)

MUNICIPALITY OF WALVIS BAY Notice is hereby given in terms of section 63(2) of the Local Authorities Act, 1992 (Act 23/1992), as amended, that the Council of Walvis Bay intends to lease by private transaction the entire top floor of the Municipal Office Buildings located in the suburb of Narraville, Walvis Bay measuring approximately 300m², to the Polytechnic of Namibia for the purposes of conducting a Polytechnic Satellite Campus.

The rental shall be as follows: For the period 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015 - N$7 360.00 per month plus 15% VAT per month.

For the period 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016 - N$8 096.00 per month plus 15% VAT per month.

Full particulars pertaining to the lease will lie for inspection by interested persons until 12:00, Friday 13 February 2015 at Room 201, Civic Centre, Nangolo Mbumba Drive, Walvis Bay. For more information Mr Jan Kruger can be contacted at telephone (064) 201 3206 during office hours.

Written objections against the intended transaction must be received by the undersigned before or on 12:00, Friday 20 February 2015.

J A J Kruger Acting General Manager Human Resources and Corporate Services Municipality of Walvis Bay Fax: (064) 201 3216

In the estate of the late Gijsbertus Loopstra, born on 14 December 1930, Identity no: 301214 0008 5, who died on the 21 November 2014, resided at Flat No 20, Lions Village, Swakopmund, and who was unmarried.

Creditors and debtors of the above estate are called upon to lodge their claims or pay their debts to the estate at the under-mentioned address within a period of 30 thirty days as from date of publication of this notice.

H E AHRENS Agent of the Executor c/o Kinghorn Associates Haus Altona 2-6 Tobias Hainyeko Street P.O. Box 1455 SWAKOPMUND (Ref: HEA/lm EST125/0001-50)

MINISTRY OF TRADE & INDUSTRY LIQUOR ACT, 1998 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO A COMMITTEE IN TERMS OF THE LIQUOR ACT, 1998 (Regulations 14, 26 & 33) Notice is given that an application in terms of the Liquor Act, 1998, particulars of which appear below, will be made to the Regional Liquor Licencing Committee, Region Erongo .

1. Name and postal

address of applicant: Chrystal Lillian Iness Victor, P. O. Box 8288, Narraville.

2. Name of business or proposed business to which application relates: Jazzy’s Pop In Shop.

3. Address/location of licensed premises to which application relates: 13 Duin Street, Narraville, Walvis Bay. 4. Nature and details of application: Grocery Liquor Licence.

5. Clerk of the court with whom application will be lodged: Walvis Bay .

6. Date on which application will be lodged: 6 February 2015.

7. Date of meeting of Committee at which application will be heard: 12 March 2015.

Any objection or written submission in terms of section 28 of the Act in relation to the application must be sent or delivered to the Secretary of the Committee to reach the Secretary not less than 21 days before the date of the meeting of the Committee at which the application will be heard.

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NOTICES

SHOTOKAN

KARATE SWAKOPMUND since 1991

Registration Open 19 January 2015 Time: 17:30

Swakopmund Town Hall Mondays & Wednesdays Children +6 years & Adults VALDEMAR SWART

081 124 2938

shotokan@iway.na BELIEVERS FELLOWSHIP CENTRE SWAKOPMUND: COME AND ENJOY!!!

The Worship, The Fellowship, The Embrace, The Word, The Prayers, The Love and His Presence...

Venue: opposite Fruits $ Veg Complex (Spar road)

by Reliance Motors / Commercial Marine.

Swakopmund.

Time: 08h30am Contact: 081 236 9028 081 227 9436 081 202 2914 081 370 3759 Join us this Sunday.

“Jesus is Lord”

CLASSES

CLASSES

EDU-CARE

SERVICES

KLASSE:

JJs care centre Educare for deaf & special needs kids.

Open 7 -5.15pm Limited space Walvis Bay Kim 081 479 0725

BOU DIE VOLGENDE OP AANVRAAG: Trailors - dubbel/enkel as enige groote Safety doors Skuif hekke Diefwering Enige los sweiswerke.

Kontak Henk: 081 560 0292 Walvisbaai / Swakopmund

Stel u belang om sangklasse te neem?

Ek bied aan sangklasse in Walvisbaai.

Kontak: 081 787 2258

COURSES NAHOTA COURSES: Waiters / Waitresses Cleaner / Housekeeper Barmen / Bar lady Each Reg N$ 1000 installment N$500 Receptionist Cook/Chef Each Reg N$ 2000 installment N$1000 Events Decor Reg N$ 1500 Installment N$1500 Computer Reg N$ 500 Installment N$500 Register anytime, No Qualification need Walvis Bay & Swakopmund Mr. Alex 0814628224

AUCTIONS PUBLIC AUCTIONS

Tomorrow Sat 10am

SHERRIF OF THE COURT AUCTION Sat. 1 February 10AM Tomorrow At Coastal Auctions Swakopmund Tel: 463113 or 081 1294030 _________________ Geregtilike Vendusie Môre (Saterdag) 10 VM by Coastal Auctions Swakopmund Tel: 463113 or 081 1294030

HEALTH Wanting to lose the excess holiday weight????

Shake the excess weight off with the Annique Lifestyle Program.

Also ideal for exam and stress support

Sign languages $1500 Early childhood development N$1500 Educare / pre primary N$1500 Afrikaans courses N$1500 Walvis Bay Kim-081 479 0725

Contact your Annique Distributor at the Coast.

Luise Reimann at 0812003375 /064461842

HAIR JANUARY SPECIALS We’re selling quality Brazilian hair, straight, deep curly, body wave....

12 inch N$ 1 200.00 16 inch N$ 1 600.00 18 inch N$ 1 900.00 20 inch N$ 2 100.00 22 inch N$ 2 300.00 24 inch N$ 2 400.00 NB: No sms will be attended to!!

Contact: 081 261 2169

SERVICES REMOVALS / TRANSPORTATION OF GOODS Groot trailer met versigtige drywer en werk span beskikbaar vir huis trekke, aflewerings en rommel verwydering.

Walvisbaai Swakopmund Hentiesbaai.

Vinnige en vriendelike diens.

Jacques Koch: 081 607 8320

SERVICE For a greenhouse with micro and digital watering Call: 081 241 2852 HANDY MAN IN WALVISBAAI Huis renovasies, alarms, garage + hek motors en CCTV kameras.

Vir enige reporasies en kwotasies kontak gerus.

081 247 4467 081 682 6126 GOTV Special!!

Only N$ 299.00 Only for February Get your GOTV today at TV Link & Electrical cc 27 Libertina Amathila str Swakopmund Tel: 064-406032 Bay City Trucking Small loads in and around Walvis Bay Swakopmund, Hentiesbay & vicinity.

Building rubble/material, furniture moves etc Phone 081 753 35 35 Email baycityent@afol.com.na

ELECTRICAL & GENERAL MAINTENANCE

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2Bedr house,bathr lounge,kitchen N$3300.00 W/Incl Lapaloma flats Outside rooms N$ 1450.00 W/L Incl Bachelor flats N$ 1700.00 W/L Incl Single person Jabulani Flat 2bedr,bathr open plan kitchen N$ 4000.00 W/L Incl Oletweni 2bedr house,bathr,kitchen N$ 3500.00 W/Incl Tamariskia Flats1bedr,bathr,open plan kitchen N$ 3500.00 W/Incl preferably single male

FOR SALE OMULONDO 2Bedr house,bathr,lounge kitchen N$ 480 000.00 Call Tel: 064-402112 Fax: 064-403396 Matty: 081 244 6995

www.mnkpropertiesnamibia.com

TE HUUR: Walvisbaai 3 slaapkamer met ingeboude kaste. Groot ruim kombuis met ingeboude kaste en stoof.

Enkel badkamer met motorhuis. Moet sober gewoontes. In die dorp geleë en loopafstand na winkels.

W/L ingsl.

N$ 7 500.00 p/m N$ 5 000.00 deposito.

Om teleurstellings te voorkom kan u die deposito vooruit betaal en kontrak teken vir versekering.

Beskikbaar vanaf 1 Maart.

Kontak: 081 376 2436 TE HUUR: Bachelor woonstel beskikbaar vir een persoon vanaf 1 Maart.

W/L ingsl.

N$ 3 500.00 p/m Onderdak parkeering vir een voertuig.

Geleë in Hermis agter Welwitschia, Medipark.

Kontak Charles Jacobs: 081 142 6948 Liza Jacobs: 081 814 1473 / 207 819 TO RENT: Two bedroom flat, open plan lounge with separate kitchen and garage.

Separate entrance with own courtyard.

Available 1st February N$ 5 000.00 p/m Water incl.

Pre paid electricity.

Sam Nujoma Avenue in Walvis Bay, Town.

Contact: 081 244 7081

PROPERTIES TO RENT

PROPERTIES TO RENT

TE HUUR: Narraville Groot 1 slaapkamer woonstel. Oop plan kombuis. Sitkamer / shower.

Volle diefwerings.

W/L ingsl.

N$3 500.00 p/m + Deposito Kontak: 081 249 2051 081 303 1582

TO RENT: Single Bed Flat to rent Swakopmund, Block 6 near Mile 4. Indoor Braai and Single garage.

N$ 5000/month incl.

W&L Immediately Available Contact 081 306 4276

TO RENT: Kuisebmond Bachelor flat to rent.

Kitchen, bathroom & bedroom.

Contact: 081 299 1348

TE HUUR: Walvisbaai Central 1 slaapkamer woonstel.

Sitkamer met oopplan kombuis, badkamer.

N$ 3 450.00 + deposito W/L ingsl.

Onmidellik beskikbaar Kontak: 081 495 7405

HOUSE FOR RENT: Kuisebmond 2 bedrooms, 1 lounge & kitchen.

1 bathroom Garage(optional) N$ 4 000.00 p/m Excl electricity.

Deposit N$ 4 000.00 Very quiet suburb with no shebeens.

Contact: 081 140 6623 TO RENT: Spacious 3 bedrooms house to rent in Tamariskia, next to Rossing foundation.

3 Bedroom with 3 bathrooms built in cupboards, spacious living room, open plan kitchen with finishing. Interlocked yard with one drive through garage and lots parking space.

N$ 7000.00 p/m W/E incl. deposit required.

Available Immediately.

Contact Sililo@ 081 325 2047 or 081 155 9825 or Ernest @081 128 4734 TO RENT: One bedroom flat with BIC and Stove N$ 3 500.00 p/m No animals No kids.

Available now Fairways, Walvis Bay View after 17:00 Contact: 081 127 6112 081 237 3492 TUKA PROPERTIES CC TO LET · Tamariskia 6 bedrooms house, 2 bathrooms, double garage, kitchen, TV room, dining room and sitting room.

N$8800 excl. water and electr.

2 bedrooms flat with open plan kitchen/siting room and a shower N$5500 incl. water and electricty 1 bedroom flat with BIC, with kitchenette/sitting room and shower for N$2800 incl. water with prepaid electr. · Mondesa 1 bedroom flat with BIC, with kitchenette/sitting room and shower for N$3000 incl. water with prepaid electr .

Spacious 1 bedroom flat with BIC, with kitchen and sitting room and shower for N$3500 incl. water with prepaid electr For more info call 081 241 5447

TO RENT: My private flats available from the 1st of March 2015, flat with large kitchen, lounge and bedroom with en-suite bathroom plus single garage and a single flat that has a bedroom with en-suite bathroom. All together for N$5000 or large flat for N$3500.

Normal water and lights N$500. Lagoon area.

Contact number 081 1498 646.

ADVERT SHOP/OFFICE TO RENT: 85m² available immediately.

Rent N$ 9 600.00 p/m Contact Yolande: 081 251 9377 TO RENT: Fully furnished 3 bedroom house with entertainment area to rent. Dolphin Beach.

Preferably long term leases.

Contact: 081 233 7313 081 240 2488 NEW NHE HOUSES: Swakopmund, Mondesa Open plan.

Contact: 081 244 6629 SWAKOPMUND 5 / 7 flat 1 room, kitchenette, bath, garage, fully furnished in garden, braai, tiny N$ 3000 + dep.

Ideal for working sleeping going home over weekends.

081 127 5442 TO RENT: Meersig, 2 Bedroom House Double garage 2 Bathrooms Kitchen Lounge 1 separate Toilet Indoor BBQ 1 outside BBQ Area Alarm system Available immediately, Water and electricity excluded, N$ 7 500.00 p/m Deposit same as rent, Neg Please contact: 081 127 4549 / 081 673 1986 TO RENT: Spacious bachelor flat immediately available.

For 1 - 2 people.

All windows burglar barred safe area in Narraville.

N$ 2 900.00 p/m W/E incl.

Payable in advance.

No deposit.

Contact: 081 213 0284

TO RENT: Room in Narraville.

Lark Street 2817 Contact: 081 249 8989 081 270 9521 TO RENT: Kuisebmond, Namport Outside big room with kitchen and toilet.

N$ 2 700.00 p/m W/E incl.

Available any time.

Contact: 081 256 8537 TO RENT: One bedroom flat N$ 2 700.00 p/m Two bedroom flat N$ 3 800.00 p/m Both flats W/E and alarm incl.

Contact: 081 591 7777 TO RENT: Narraville One inside room for rent N$ 1 500.00 p/m only W/E incl.

No deposit.

Available immediately.

Contact: 085 615 6482 TO RENT Arandis: 4 Bedroom house available at the end of February 2015. House is tiled and has a big kitchen, sitting room and a geyser. The house number is 472 and is situated at FLYCATCHER street. All rooms are big.

N$3200.00 per month.

W/L Excl. Deposit will be required.

Contact: 081 360 7641 TO RENT Jabulani - Mondesa: 2 Bedroom flat available immediately.

N$3600.00p/m plus deposit.

Prepaid electricity.

Contact: 081 757 3396 081 252 6778 TO RENT Venita: Bachelors Flat with garage. Open plan kitchen N$3300 plus deposit , water & electricity included Available 1st March 2015 Contact details: 0812587126 or 064-461025 APARTMENT FOR RENT Swakopmund - Vineta: 1 Bedroom, open plan kitchen with garage.

N$4000.00p/m W/L Included.

Single person only.

Contact: 081 416 8388 SMALL FLAT TO RENT Tamariskia - Swakop: 1 Bedroom, 1 toilet / shower. Open plan kitchen. Private entrance from street, small yard.

Alarm - no garage.

Single person.

N$3200.00 W/L Incl.

Deposit Negotiable.

Contact: 081 756 3663

TE HUUR Tamariskia - Swakop: 2 Slaapkamer woonstel te huur.

N$4200.00, water ingesluit met koopkrag.

Kontak: 081 223 5111 081 231 8571 FLAT FOR RENT IN SWAKOPMUND Walk to shops from this 2 bedroom flat (both bedrooms en suite).

Lovely balcony off main bedroom and private patio off lounge.

Double garage.

N$ 7 000pm.

BARBARA 081 656 2619 PAM GOLDING PROPERTIES

PROPERTIES FOR SALE FOR SALE: Long Beach: Fully furnished town house with 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, open plan living area, indoor BBQ, double garage, balcony and drying yard. Close to the beach.

N$1,300,000.00.

Call 0812962678 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.

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$3miljoen Excl transfer costs.

Geen kommissie Kontak: 081 786 0089 FOR SALE: Erf 5324 Ongwediva Ext. 11 Omatando Str. Preferably cash buyer.

3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Big kitchen, Lapa. Electric fence and wall around. Enough space to extend. BIC in all rooms. Alarm system.

Contact: 081 453 6338

PROPERTIES FOR SALE

PROPERTIES FOR SALE

PROPERTY IS WEALTH

Walvis Bay

064-280600 FOR SALE

Erf Hermes 512m² boundary walls N$ 550 000.00 Erf Dolphin Beach 3463 m² N$ 4 375 000.00 Town House Dolphin Beach, 3 bed, 2 bath, Lounge, kitchen, 2 garages N$ 1 800 000.00 House Central 3 bed, 2bath, lounge, kitchen, 3 garage large erf N$ 1 500 000.00 Meersig House 3 bed, 1bath, kitchen, lounge laundry, Ind BBQ 5 garage plus 1 -2 bed flat, Big yardinterlocked N$ 1 880 000.00 For the Investor 3 bed, 1 bath House plus 3 flats N$ 1 999 000.00 Guesthouse Close to Lagoon N$ 4 750 000.00

Contact our Agents Ruth – 081 240 7350 Karien – 081 250 4690 Jackie – 081 246 3590 Hettie – 081 270 4333 www.grobbies-estates.com

PROPERTY IS WEALTH

FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR

WALVIS BAY 20 4505

FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SAL FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR

3Bedr house ,bathr,lounge kitchen N$ 4500.00 W/L Excl All deposits required

PROPERTIES TO RENT

PROPERTY IS WEALTH PROPERTY IS WEALTH PROPERTY IS WEALTH

MONDESA TO LET 1Bedr flat,bathr open plan kitchen N$ 2600.00 W/Incl

PROPERTIES TO RENT

PROPERTY IS WEALTH PROPERTY IS WEALTH PROPERTY IS WEALTH

PROPERTIES TO RENT

CLOSING TIME: 10:00 day prior to publication

FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SAL FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR

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MEERSIG Well situated, needs a little TLC. 3 bedr, 1 full bathr, lounge, open plan kitchen, dining, BBQ, 5 garages, BONUS: 1 bedr flat.

Plot 1250 m².

BARGAIN!!!

N$ 1 700 000 NARRAVILLE. A rare find. Sunny 3 bedr home with huge lounge, modern fitted kitchen, full bathr, guest toilet, double garage and private outdoor braai.

N$ 1 250 000

JOEY 081 129 3293

FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR

FLAT FOR SALE IN SWAKOPMUND Centrally situated 2 bedroom flat with 2 bathrooms and double garage. Ideal position for walking to shops.

New Listing.

N$ 1500 000 BARBARA 081 656 2619 PAM GOLDING PROPERTIES

Property for Sale 2 Bedroom House with two bathrooms; big double garage; big Erf; high wall fencing with alarm for sale in Tamariskia.

N$1 050 000 (excluding costs).

Private Contact : 0813955000 Ngumeja

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

Within walking distance from the lagoon!

N$ 645 000-00 each.

Saloom 0813821888 Walvis Bay Spacious 160m² 3 bed, 1 ½ bath townhouses.

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

Saloom 0813821888

NARRAVILLE Neat 3-bedroom house with double garage and outside braai area. N$1 230 000.00 CENTRAL Large family home, 4 bedr, 3 bathr, separate 1 bedr. flat, under roof swimming pool 3 garages. N$2 300 000.00 The Docks: Neat 3-bedr town house with entertainment area. N$1 680 000.00 Registered in cc HERMES Well looked after 4-bedr home situated on corner erf, lovely garden. N$1 580 000.00 LAGOON Town house in small complex, 2 bedr, 1 bathroom and garage. N$960 000.00 Please contact: Elmari 081 250 7176 Eugene 081 737 9708 Cecilia 081 129 5407 Lydia 081 241 8980

New House for Sale House in CC big 3bedr.

3bathr. double garage open plan Lounge/kitchen/ scullery Erf 6204 Ext.22 690m2 House 217.72m2 Swakopmund adjacent to mile 4 Price N$1,750,000-00 Contact number 081 127 6049

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PROPERTIES FOR SALE

PROPERTIES FOR SALE

PROPERTIES FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE IN SWAKOPMUND VOGELSTRAND – Lovely 3 bedroomed home with open plan living areas and indoor braai. 2 bedroomed flatlet. Walk to the beach.

N$16 000pm OCEAN VIEW – 3 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double garage. 2 year old house – very neat with modern kitchen.

N$13 000pm Barbara 081 656 2619 Pam Golding Properties

VACANCIES VACANCY SALES REPRESENTATIVE -HONEST -VIBRANT -NAMIBIAN CITIZEN -FLUENT IN ENGLISH AND AFRIKAANS -ABILITY TO LEARN FAST AND SELL -REFERENCE REQUIRED PLEASE FORWARD CV'S TO: THE MANAGER P. O. BOX 4032 WALVIS BAY VACANCY: Kabab House Restaurant *Waitresses *Kitchen Staff *Grill lady Must have experience Excellent communication skills Hard working Ability to perform under pressure Must be highly self motivated Must be honest and reliable Hand deliver Cvs at the Kabab House Restaurant, 11th Road / Sam Nujoma, Walvis Bay

CLOSING TIME: 10:00 day prior to publication

VACANCIES

VACANCIES

VACANCIES

BEST CHEER INVESTMENTS NAMIBIA (PTY) LTD An equal opportunity employer, have a vacancy for QUARRY LIAISON ASSISTANT IF YOU COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 At least 3 years’ experience in an administration position preferably in the HR related field Must have basic knowledge of the Labour Act, the Social Security Act and Health and Safety at Work Must have good verbal and numeric ability Must be able to work well with people and liaise with them Must be able to follow instructions and procedures Must be able to plan and organise well Must have good administrative skills Preferably multi-linguistic Must be able to work well in a team Must have great interpersonal sensitivity Must be conscientious and detail-orientated Must be driven and commitment Must be able to adapt to change Must have driver’s license AND WISH TO EXCECUTE THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES: Liaises with the HR Officer / Payroll Officer in order to ensure that relevant information is available when required Liaise with the employees to ensure that proper feedback is given Liaises with the Social Security Commission to have relevant information available Liaise with employees on a daily basis to explain questions and queries Receive queries from employees and ensure that correct feedback is given in line with Company policy Assist with explain policy and contracts to employees Administrates all time sheets and overtime (ensure it is being signed off) Assist with Training employees to achieve higher productivity THEN KINDLY FORWARD YOUR CV TO: bestcheernamad@gmail.c om. OR POST YOUR CV TO THE HR AT BEST CHEER INVESTMENTS NAMIBIA (PTY) LTD. PO BOX 4676, WALVIS BAY. ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED. NO DOCUMENTS WILL BE RETURNED. A CANDIDATE MAY UNDERGO PSYCOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS

Vacancies: The Wreck Restaurant is urgently looking for a suitable candidate to join our team and fill the important position of Restaurant Manager The successful applicant will report directly to the General Manager and will be employed on a fixed term contract basis which will be explained during the interview.

Applicants must comply with the following criteria: · Namibian Citizen/Permanent Residence · Must be absolutely passionate about people · Age Group 21+ · Valid Code B (08) Driver's Licence · Bilingual (English & Afrikaans) · Experience in a similar field in a restaurant or hotel environment is a pre-requisite · Good people & communication skills and a team player · Be prepared to work on weekends, public holidays, etc · Be computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook, Restaurateur/InnKeeper) · Must have solid traceable references The Wreck Restaurant is urgently looking for a suitable candidate to join our team and fill the important position of Bar Lady/Man: The successful applicant will report directly to the Restaurant Manager Applicants must comply with the following criteria: · Namibian Citizen · Age Group 25+ · Must be au fait with the full range of hard liquor and a variety of wines · Bilingual (English & Afrikaans) · A minimum of 2 years' experience in a restaurant or hotel environment · Good people skills and a team player · Able to work under pressure · Be prepared to work on weekends, public holidays, etc · Be computer literate (Point of Sale) · Must have solid traceable references Applicants must personally hand in CV's at Beach Lodge, 1 Stint street, Vogelstrand, Swakopmund during office hours or email CV's to hr@the-wreck.com No telephonic enquiries or faxed CV's will be accepted!

Short listed applicants will be contacted for an interview!

Opsoek na ‘n gekwalifiseerde Kindertuin Onderwyseres. Sy moet verwysings hê met ondervinding en ‘n liefhebber vir kinders.

Pos Cv’s na: Posbus 1164 Swakopmund Heg paspoort foto.

VACANCY: Upholsterers wanted: Vacancy exists for skilled upholsterers at RICCI Interiors Swakopmund.

A valid driver’s licence will be an advantage.

Please email resumes to: ricci@ricciinteriors.com Or fax to: 064 400 428 VACANCY Installers Wanted: Vacancy exists for skilled blinds and curtain - rail installers at RICCI Interiors Swakopmund. A valid driver’s licence will be an advantage.

Please email resumes to: ricci@ricciinteriors.com Or fax to: 064 400 428 VACANCY Receptionist / Cashier Wanted: Vacancy exists for a seasoned receptionist/cashier at RICCI Interiors Swakopmund. Applicant must be fluent in English and German.

Please email resumes to: ricci@ricciinteriors.com Or fax to: 064 400 428 VACANCY SEAMSTRESS - STRONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS - EXPERIENCE ON INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES - VIBRANT - NAMIBIAN CITIZEN - FLUENT IN ENGLISH & AFRIKAANS - ABILITY TO LEARN FAST - HONEST PLEASE FORWARD CV'S TO: THE MANAGER P. O. BOX 4032 WALVIS BAY VACANCY PLUMBER Requirements · 5 years traceable Experience · Must have Trade Certificate · Work responsibly and reliable in Maintenance + new buildings Needed immediately.

Hand Deliver CV to Logi Plumbing cc Philip str. Unit 13 Cell 081 395 1652

VACANCIES Junior Receptionist: The successful applicant will report directly to the Resident Manager.

Applicants must comply with the following criteria: · Female · Namibian Citizen · Matric · Computer Literate (Windows, Office, Outlook) · Bilingual (English & Afrikaans) · Knowledge of another European language would be an advantage · Good people skills · Good telephone skills · Be prepared to work on weekends, public holidays, etc · Be prepared to work shifts · Must be a Team Player · Must enjoy working with people · Must be a Swakopmund Resident with own transport Applicants must personally hand in CV's at Beach Lodge, 1 Stint street, Vogelstrand, Swakopmund during office hours.

Alternatively CV's can be sent to hr@beachlodge.com.na Please note that no telephonic enquiries or faxed CV's will be accepted!

Only short listed applicants will be contacted for an interview!

Phoenix Investments Pty Ltd Registration Number 2007/593 Seeking Russian, Armenian, English, Afrikaans translater / interpreter with knowledge of geological terminology.

CVs to be sent to: Afrolennie@gmail.com All-rounder handyman, on building Site and workshop, a man that is a hands on in many different jobs, Needed in SWK, Call 081 5863260 or mail CV to handyman1@iway.na Workshop welder Trailer manufacture with references Needed in Swakopmund, Call 081 5863260 DELIVERY FOR PIZZA Debonairs & Steers Walvis Bay Is urgently looking for a suitable candidate to do pizza delivery service. Candidate must have his/her own vehicle.

Contact: 081 207 9040 Tel: 064 202 771

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VACANCIES

We are looking to fill the following positions: · Senior Accountant · Debtors/Creditors clerk · Vessel Agent Closing date for all vacancies: 13 February 2015 Only shortlist candidates will be contacted.

Please fax or e-mail your cv to : jobs@wbsc.com.na or 064 279 461 WANTED: He is looking for someone who can work in the garden and clean around the house outside 5 times a week Should have references Curriculum vitae can be hand delivered to Epitome Holdings 117 Sam Nujuma Avenue (At the back of R03) Place where water is bought

PROPERTIES WANTED

Properties WANTED

1. URGENTLY required: 2 bedr FURNISHED flat for 1 year period RENT 2. 2 bedr. flats for waiting tenants TO RENT

Do you wish to sell: your erf, house, flat or business?

Do you wish to rent your property on a monthly/daily basis?

Call Heidi Weyand Cell: 081 269 7270 WANTED TO BUY: Urgently looking for an erf to buy anywhere in Swakopmund.

Please do contact: 081 298 4829 WANTED: I am looking for a house or Erf to buy in Tamariskia or Mondesa.

House not more than N$680 000.00 Erf not more than N$250 000.00 Shipanga: 081 147 5863 WANTED: I am looking for a 2/3 bedroom , 2 bathroom flat/apartment/townhouse with a garage to rent in Walvis Bay, preferably in Meersig , Lagoon Area, Town centre Contact : 081 122 7677

WANTED 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.

WANTED: Looking for a Toyota Bakki, GWM, Isuzu or Nissan bakkie to buy.

N$ 30 000.00 Or N$ 40 000.00 Contact Silas: 081 295 7875 Are you out of CASH CASH CASH????

Then look no further, bring your Gold or Silver to us and we will give you instant cash on the spot.

We buy Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins and Diamonds. We operate in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Henties Bay and Arandis.

Contact me on 081 344 3794 081 315 9178

TO RENT/ HIRE HIRE / RENT: Tents, Tables and Chairs for hire/rent in Swakopmund.

For out of Swakopmund special arrangements can be done.

Contact: 081 323 9402

TRAILERS FOR SALE: 6m Trailor for sale.

A. Jooste: 081 122 5243

CARS FOR SALE: Iveco Minibus.

2002, 4 Oct 13 22 - 26 Seaters. 2.8 Diesel. Double wheel base, Manual. 6 Speed, air conditioning. Very neat inside and outside. Power steering, quick sale Windhoek.

N$160 000.00 (neg) Contact: 081 333 0095 FOR SALE: Mazda drifter 2003 Model 4x4 Diff lock. Ice blue in colour, fitted with all the extras, air con, with Canopy. Full service history.

141 000km, in a good clean condition.

Price: N$115 000.00.

Police clearance and roadworthy papers available. Serious buyers only.

Contact: 081 127 4330 081 263 0096 FOR SALE: 2000 RAV 4 (2x4) In good condition.

New engine.

Contact: 081 256 2328

CARS FOR SALE: 2012 Ford Ranger 3.2 AT Double Cab 4x4 XLT 56 000 km Good condition, warranty and service plan available.

N$ 370 000.00 negotiable.

Contact: 081 277 5901 FOR SALE: Ford fiesta 1.4 127 000 km on the clock Full service history Car in excellent condition Going for N$ 85 000.00 neg.

Contact: 081 554 2383 081 878 7700 CAR FOR SALE: BMW 2014 Model 320i, 14 000km.

Automatic.

N$440 000.00 Contact: 081 180 0909 FOR SALE: 2007 Toyota Hilux 2.5 D 4x4 D/Cab 164 500 km Contact Enrico: 081 286 1603 FOR SALE: Nissan 1400 Bakkie.

Car was in an accident Engine diff & gearbox in excellent condition.

Whole car goes for N$ 9 500.00 ONCO Contact: 081 129 6845 081 127 1531 FOR SALE: Toyota conquest 1.6i Good condition N$30 000.00 In Swakopmund.

Contact: 081 614 4441 FOR SALE: Hyundai Matrix 1.6 Model 2006. In good condition.

N$20 000.00 (neg) As is, only serious buyers.

Contact: 081 327 4914

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE TE KOOP: Empisal overlocker.

4 thread overlocker.

Companion - 7D Slegs 3 keer gebruik.

N$ 1 500.00 Kontak: 081 322 8848 RIMS TE KOOP: Toyota Fortuner Rims 17duim. 4x N$2000.00 elk (neg) Kontak Pikkie: 081 211 5038 FOR SALE: Brand new Marquee Tent for sale.

12x7m with Windows.

N$12 000.00.

Still in packaging.

Contact: 081 222 7707 after hours.

FOR SALE: 32 Inch Flatscreen TV N$2200.00 Contact: 081 367 2190

CLOSING TIME: 10:00 day prior to publication

HOUSEHOLD/ FURNITURE

SITUATION WANTED

SITUATION WANTED

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We Turn Your Assets Into CASH!

JOB WANTED: A 35-year-old lady is looking for domestic work or office cleaning in Walvis Bay, Narraville Langstrand, Meersig or Lagoon. Has five years experience. Mondays to Fridays. Ready to start immediately.

Contact: 081 408 0781 081 446 9315

JOB WANTED: A young lady is looking for work, any kind of work. Has experience in many working fields and for many years.

I am very hardworking and can start immediately.

Work related please do not call for any other reason. Should only be in Walvis Bay, Meersig or Lagoon.

Contact: 081 567 1206

SONIA: A 38-year-old is looking for domestic work / child care. Mondays to Fridays.

Contact: 081 730 7668

064220387 0811475333

We Buy or Sell Furniture, Cars, anything of value

PICK A BARGAIN We buy and sell quality and second hand furniture, household appliances, hardware, tools, bes, camping equipment, jewellery etc.

Best value for your money Come negotiate a deal C/O Nangolo Mbumba Drive & 11th road, Walvis Bay. Contact: 081 259 3175 081 032 4865 For Sale 1 x Study desk = N$ 800-00 1 x Coffee Table = N$ 500-00 1 x Linen Kist = N$ 400-00 1 x TV Stand = N$ 1,500-00 1 x Lounge Suite = N$ 9,000-00 Contact Ambrose 081 6257369 or Annette 081 2127719 THIS ‘N THAT We buy and sell second hand & new furniture and household appliances We offer good money on quality Sam Nujoma Town Square La Paloma Building Walvis Bay Els 081 255 5809 Lawrence 081 324 1285 Te Koop: Pine beddens met matrasse Enkel: - N$ 500 ¾ - N$ 700 Kontak: 085 2565146/ 064 - 206099

SITUATION WANTED JOB WANTED: A 28-year-old lady is looking for domestic work in Walvis Bay, Town, Meersig or Lagoon.

Mondays to Fridays or 3 days a week. Reliable, hardworking and knows how to clean well and ironing. Has 10 years experience and ready to start immediately.

Contact: 081 556 0844 JOB WANTED: Two ladies looking for any type of job, has grade 10 & grade 12 certificate and computer training.

Duration of 6 months.

Contact: 081 558 1532 081 246 5587

NATALIA: I am a 32-year-old woman looking for domestic work. For 3 days a week, I have a six month old baby boy. I work with my baby, as I have no problem.

Contact: 081 339 501 081 373 5349 ROSSA & CHAMMY: We are two young ladies in Walvis Bay looking for any kind of domestic work. Town, Lagoon, Meersig or Langstrand.

We are honest and trustable can start any time, but can work from Mondays to Fridays only.

Contact: 081 450 0336 Rosa 081 558 1688 Chammy OLGA: I am a 23-year-old lady looking for any domestic work.

Contact: 081 474 1936 JOB WANTED: A 35-year-old lady is looking for domestic work, cleaning and ironing.

Very hardworking and honest. Mondays to Fridays.

Contact: 081 321 9385 JOB WANTED: A young lady is looking for any work. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Cleaning, washing and ironing.

In Walvis Bay. Can start anytime.

Contact: 081 583 6857 ANASTASIA: I am a 30-year-old lady looking for domestic work. Mondays to Fridays or even sleep in work for the baby.

Contact: 081 745 8861 WERK GESOEK: Jong dame is op soek na huiswerk of enige skoonmaak werk vir ‘n week. Kan onmiddellik begin.

Kontak: 081 743 6463 DRIKA: Baie betroubare 41-jarigedame op soek na werk, huiswerk, strykwerk of kinders op pas.

Kontak: 081 688 1422 JOLANDA: Op soek na Maandae en Woensdae se strykwerk van 1 uur af en Saterdae se strykwerk van 3 uur af ab. Geen skoonmaak werk. In Walvisbaai, in die dorp.

Kontak: 081 879 5580

JOB WANTED: Young lady is looking for work as a waiter / cook or any other work.

Has a certificate and experience in working in a restaurant, guesthouses and take aways.

Walvis Bay or Swakopmund.

Can start immediately.

Contact: 081 318 7877 JOB WANTED: Looking for a job to operate excatavtor TLB and Front End Loader.

Have certificates. Any construction company.

Contact: 081 777 5307 MARTHA: Looking for domestic work in Walvis Bay. Cleaning offices, washing, ironing or all purpose cleaning.

Ready to start immediately.

Contact: 081 400 2711 JOB WANTED: A young lady is looking for domestic work or work in a bar. Mondays to Fridays. I have experience.

Can start immediately.

Contact: 081 274 6591 WERK GESOEK: Op soek na huiswerk in Walvisbaai. Maandae, Woensdae en Vrydae.

Kontak Martha: 081 389 7439 MARTHA: Looking for domestic work. Mondays to Fridays.

Contact: 081 040 0983 WERK GESOEK: Op soek na enige tipe werk. Kantoor skoonmaak / handlanger werk vir bouers ens.

Kontak: 081 279 6365 LIZZY: Ek is 46-jaar oud en is op soek na huiswerk, skoonmaak en stryk.

In Walvisbaai.

Kontak: 081 687 6154 081 861 6266 JOB WANTED: A 23-year-old is looking for domestic work, cleaning, washing and ironing.

Contact: 081 558 1067 Ek is opsoek na werk vir 5 dae ‘n week. Kan kinders oppas en na bejaardis omsien. In Swakopmund.

Kontak: 081 218 0131

CHRISTINE: Currently looking for employment in the following fields.

Representative Risk Assessment Basic Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting Mines Health & Safety Or Basic Rigging & Slinging in Erongo Region.

Contact: 081 359 2644 081 308 4062 JOB WANTED: Looking for domestic work in Walvis Bay. Ironing and cleaning.

Have 2 years experience.

Very hardworking and honest. Can start immediately. I n Walvis Bay. Contact: 081 650 0154 WERK GESOEK: Jong meisie op soek na huiswerk Maandae, Woensdae en Vrydae.

Kan onmidellik begin.

Kontak: 081 870 2749 ELSIE: Dame is dringend op soek na huiswerk vir 5 dae of 3 dae. In Walvisbaai, Dolfynstrand of Langstrand. Betroubaar en hardwerkend. Drink en rook nie. Saggeard en kan na kinders kyk.

Kontak: 081 274 9366 JOB WANTED: A 25-year-old lady is looking for work as a cashier, cleaning offices, printing shops, waiter, laundry, housekeeping or working as a general worker in shops. Have a diploma in Hospitality and computer. 3 years experience and skills working as a cashier and necessary experience.

Can start anytime.

Contact: 081 645 4702 A 22 year old lady is looking for any kind of work urgently in Swakopmund. Can start as soon as possible.

Contact: 081 487 0981 081 205 0457 I am a young lady looking for domestic work for3 days or a whole week. I am trustworthy and a non smoker and drinker. Can start immediately.

Contact: 081 798 4668 I am urgently looking for domestic work, babysit or to clean toilet and offices or to work in a tuckshop or a shop.

Contact: 081 602 1363 I am a 27 year old lady looking for work, Mondays to Fridays. I am hardworking, responsible ans reliable. Any kind of work, cleaning or babysit.

I can start anytime.

Contact: 081 561 0987 081 397 3877

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SITUATION WANTED Monica (41): Opsoek na huiswerk vir 3 dae. Maandae, Woensdae en Vrydae. Kan onmiddelik begin.

Kontak: 081 209 8647 Twee dames is opsoek na werk vir 2 of 3 dae in ‘n week. Kan ook kantoor skoonmaak werk wees, of Saterdag strykwerk.

Kontak: 081 773 9169 081 663 3740 ‘n Betroubare jong vrou soek werk in Swakopmund vir 3 dae of ‘n volle week.

Kontak: 081 759 5579 Juanitha (25): A young lady is looking for domestic work in Swakopmund or Vineta.

Mondays to Saturdays or on any single day of the week. For the past 2 years I worked for the sam epeople who is transfered to Windhoek. I am hardowrking, honest, reliable and have good experience. I am English, Afrikaans and Herero speaking.

Please contact: 081 386 2571 I am a young Namibian female residing in Swakopmund. I am looking for domestic work or cleaning offices.

Mondays to Fridays.

I am hardworking and reliable.

Contact: 081 628 4501 I am a young lady that has neat appearance and looking for domestic work in Swakopmund.

Mondays to Fridays. I am very hardworking.

Contact: 081 795 4723 I am a 25 year old lady looking for domestic work, cleaning offices, Companies, Hotels, Shops, etc. In Swakopmund. I have 6 years experience. I am hardworking. For 2/3 days a week. I am staying in Olwetweni. I can start anytime.

Contact: 081 846 0260 081 034 5570 A 42 year old lady looking for work as a housekeeper. Very honest and responsible and responsible. Willing to start immediately. I have experience in working with old people. Can also look after kids. In Swakopmund.

Contact: 081 201 1697 ‘n 35 jarige dame is opsoek na enige werk.

Maandag tot Vrydag. Kan ook inslaap werk doen of ook kantore skoonmaak.

Kontak: 081 340 0445 ‘n 44 Jarige dame is opsoek na huiswerk van Maandag tot Vrydag in Swakopmund of Langstrand.

Kontak: 081 848 7407

A VERSE A DAY: FRIDAY

Psalm 34:14 14 Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

SATURDAY Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight SUNDAY Ecclesiastes 7:9 9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

MONDAY Psalm 3:2-6 2 Many are saying of me, "God will not deliver him." "Selah" 3 But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head. 4 To the LORD I cry aloud, and he answers me from his holy hill. "Selah" 5 I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me. 6 I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on every side.

TUESDAY Romans 8:31 31 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?

WEDNESDAY Exodus 15:2 2 The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him

Prayer Lord, out of your desire to share your goodness, you have given me another breath and created another day.

May I pause occasionally today and take a deep breath, reminded of the gift of life.

May I thank You for all Your gifts.

AMEN

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Reinhardt Emil Bussel (Bushy) Gebore: 01.08.1947

Gesterwe: 26.01.2015

Psalm 39 v 10 “Ek is stom, ek sal my mond nie oopmaak nie; want U het dit gedoen” Ons betreur die skielike heengaan van ons geliefde eggenoot, pa en oupa.

Ons harte is rou en stukkend maar wat God gedoen het is welgedaan en ons sal die pragtige herinneringe van Pa ewig in ons harte vertroetel.

ROUDIENS: Vrydagaand 6 Februarie 19:00 by die Evangeliese Lutherse Kerk, Tamariskia

Gerrit Charles Kuilers * 27.09.1958 + 26.01.2015

We'll always remember that special smile, that caring heart, that warm embrace you always gave, us you being there for mom and us.

Through good and bad times, no matter what, we'll always remember you dad b e c a u s e t h e re ' l l never be anyone to replace you in our hearts and the love we will always have for you YOUR LOVING WIFE His soul strengthens mine, his smile encourages everyone, he is my number one fan a great father and only one, he is far from us to work his presence is always with me and he always remind me to be a good boy &

priorise my study, his personality is strong, yet full of life with authority, courage & love, he is a good husband and a good father, a good son a friend and a teacher I am proud to bear his name, to have his blood and to be his child Your son Helenzo Sadly missed along life's way, quietly remembered every day No longer in our life to share, but in our hearts, you're always there Latoya, Hailey – Jode & Abby Those who don't go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved and very dear Lloyd, Jaynique & Kids The sorrow of the faithful is not that of permanent loss, but the tender sense of sadness that comes in saying goodbye for now to someone we love May today's sorrow give way to the peace

and comfort of God's love Aemarco, Lucay & Kids The tide recedes but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand The sun goes down, but gentle warmth still lingers on the land. The music stops yet it echoes on the sweet refrains...

For every joy that passes, something beautiful remain Nadine & Sachi No verse, no words can ever say how much we miss you every day Carol, Dan & Kids Gone are the face we loved so dear, silent is the voice we loved to hear.

Wielietjies, Trudie & Kids When the family meets and you're not there, there's only a grave, but it still needs care for the one we love is resting there.

Terry, Ousie & children Today, tomorrow our whole life through, we will always love and remember you.

Ouma + Pa

BEGRAFNIS: 7 Februarie 2015 09:00 vanaf die Evangeliese Lutherse Kerk, Tamariskia, Bet-el Gemeente Swakopmund.

Navrae: Guido - 081 129 9187/Maxine - 081 304 8973

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Caro successfully defends Hollard Coastal Open Rossmund Golf Course played host over the weekend to the 9th Hollard Insurance Ladies Coastal Open.

A field of 26 ladies from Omeya, Windhoek, Walvis Bay and Rossmund entered. This was an official event on the NALGU calendar and there was the additional incentive of Merit List Points also. The event was also the final opportunity to put your name in the hat for the Namibian Ladies Team that will be announced during the coming week, and will take part in the Southern Africa Challenge Trophy, scheduled to be played in Namibia from 19 – 23 April. Play commenced on Saturday morning around 8:00 – weather conditions were good, the course was well prepared and in excellent condition. Some good scores were posted. Caro Els shot an excellent 72 gross that included an Eagle on No.14 to take the overnight lead with 9 strokes. Sunday however was typical Swakop weather - cold, overcast, with bouts of rain but the smiles were still there and the morale was boosted by a bit of pampering on Number 7's tee box. Caro carried her

determination through to Sunday to secure the Championship by 19 shots over her nearest rival, Thea Groenewald. The tournament was rounded off with a fantastic prize-giving function. The President of NALGU, Thea Groenewald, used the occasion to honour a long standing player and ambassador – 85 year old, Nola Serfontein. A big word of thanks to Dif-fie, Berndine, Bertus and the rest of the Hollard Team. You definitely contribute in making this event a highlight on the Ladies Calendar and we look forward to the big one next year – the 10th Anniversary. Results: Overall Gross Winner (Champion) – Caro Els 151 Overall Net Winner: Thea Groenewald 146.

“A” Div Gross Winner: Wilma van der Merwe 174; “A” Div Net Winner: Laetitia Brink 160. “B” Div Gross Winner: Rina Knight 191; “B” Div Net Winner: Berndine Nolte 150. Stableford Div: 1st: Hansina Hinda 57pts; 2nd: Lucille Abrahams rd 50pts; 3 : Nola Serfontein 47pts.

Back (ltr): Wilma v d Merwe, Lucille Abrahams, Rina Knight, Nola Serfontein, De Villiers Nel (Hollard); Hansina Hinda, Berdine Nolte, Laetitia Brink. Front (ltr): Caro Els (2015 Champion), Thea Groenewald (Runner-up & Pres NALGU).

Gebhardt first General Manager at SFC Sten Gebhardt was appointed unanimously as the first General Manager by the Board of Directors at Swakopmund Sport Club (SFC) on 29 January.

The position had long been discussed and was now installed, taking into account the ambitions and plans of the directors' board, concerning the future of the club,

followed by increased management requirements.

Gebhardt will assume his position on 1 March, simultaneously resigning as president of the club.

Francois Hartz, currently deputy president, will take over as president untill the next annual members meeting, assumedly taking place in April 2015.

Gebhardt will carry on as team manager of the first

soccer team and also continue with youth soccer.

He has long commendably been active within the club and is widely known and appreciated. In his new position Gebardt will be in charge of all affairs and the professional development of the club and will report directly to the director's board.

The board regards Sten Gebhardt as the ideal appointment as general

General Manager- Mr Sten Gebhardt manager and wishes him the best of luck and joy for his new tasks.

One of the contestants in action at the tournament last week.

Desert Inn Pool Tournament to Kick Off This Weekend!

An open pool tournament hosted by the Desert Inn Pool Club which was supposed to take place, Saturday 30 January is expected to take place tomorrow at the Narraville Club House in Walvis Bay. The tournament was cancelled last weekend due to a serious difference of opinions between two contestants.

Great prizes are at stake and as an extra few dollars are always welcome, the competition will certainly be strong. The winner gets to walk away with N$1 000 in his pocket as well as a trophy.

The runner-up will walk away with N$500. In addition, the third and fourth places will be rewarded with N$300 and N$200 respectively.

For any more enquiries, Vernon can be contacted at 081 340 2442.

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Welcome backing for World Champion Marshallino Beukes

Swakopmund boxer, Franciano “Dannyboy” Albinus, this week received a generous sponsorship from Dare Devil Adventures at the coast.

Dannyboy, the IBF Youth Jr Lightweight Champion of the world, will be fighting against a South African opponent for the IBO lightweight title on 28 February at Outapi.

This money will be used to pay the Champ’s fee for the fight, as well as travelling expenses.

According to Dannyboy, Dare Devil Adventures is one of few coastal businesses which are always willing to support him in his quest for success.

Mr João Coimbra of

Mr João Coimbra (left) with Dannyboy

Dare Devil Adventures noted that he has witnessed the boxer’s commitment and dedication to the sport and thus decided to support him.

Regarding the upcoming fight, Coimbra is confident that the title will come back to the coast.

Dannyboy’s sparring partner, Jacob Chazi, also voiced his confidence in the Champ and forecasts that the South African will definitely be knocked out.

Dannyboy told the

newspaper that he is in top condition and is looking forward to the fight.

He asked other coastal businesses to follow in Dare Devil Adventure’s footsteps and support boxing at the coast.

Three boxers from Swakopmund, Dannyboy included, will be in action at Kinda Promotion’s boxing bonanza at Outapi.

The other two is Gotlieb “The Bite” Ndokosho and Abraham “Energy” Ndaendapo.

SPAR Inline Hockey Business League this weekend Sport Reporter

The Spar Inline Hockey tournament seems to be growing stronger every year, with a record entry of 38 teams for this weekend’s tournament, hosted by the Coastal Pirates club at the Swakopmund Indoor Sport Centre.

According to Coastal Pirate’s public relations officer, Vikki de Jager, the amount of teams in the junior divisions are the ones that are growing the fastest, which promises a great future for the sport.

There are great prizes to compete for in this year’s tournament, which will add extra motivation for the already highly competitive players.

Some exciting matches are anticipated, which will leave spectators on the edge of their seats.

Teams in the Open division will be competing to win a celebratory dinner at the Brauhaus, while those in the Ladies division will fight it out for meal vouchers sponsored by Cafe Anton.

Teams in action in a previous tournament.

The lucky winners of the Under 12/14 division will feast on some Bits ‘n Pizzas square pizzas, and the winning Under 8/10’s will be treated to ice creams. The

rest of the divisions will be awarded with Coastal Cellular airtime!

An award will be given to the best dressed team – this always creates excitement

as to how the various sponsored teams will look and their fanfare before matches.

There will also be a skills competition for the participating players to select the

best goalie and best sniper per age division – always inspiring to watch !

Games will start at around 17:00 today, then from very early until another late

night on Saturday with more games until lunchtime on Sunday.

All are welcome to come and watch. Food and drinks will be available.