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A bird’s eye view of the new Dunes Mall that will be developed at Walvis Bay’s Diaz Circle, at the entrance to the town’s central business area

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Open letter to Mayor Kambueshe Page 8

Green Light for huge Retail Investment in Walvis Bay!

Construction of eagerly awaited mall to start immediately Bernabé Blaauw 21, HIVThe entrance to the harbour town will be changed forever when construction on the N$480 million Dunes Mall, to be developed on the Diaz traffic Positive circle, starts next week. After numerous complaints of residents over the years that major retail developers are ignoring Walvis Bay, this will soon be a and scared thing of the past.

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According to Mr Kallie e from our van derOnes Merwe, CEO Open Letter to our Young your of Safland International with – 21, HIV-positive, and scared Property Services, namib times-PEPFAR’s HIV/Aids campaign, “Share your status with the Ones you Love” focuses on Walvis you love” young people around 22 years of age, who are HIV-positive, living a healthy life, in a relationship, and Bay will become only the feeling great. A young woman has identified strongly with this campaign, and wrote us the following, aign lettersecond town in Namibia ssador, to boast a modern regionrd al centre after the Grove oto Mall in Windhoek that opened its doors in November last year. Construction will commence immediately and Page 10

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ways use protection * Refrain from falling for sugar daddies and mommies * If you have a partner, share you status – often girls will get pregnant while partners do not yet know whether the other one is HIV+ or HIV- and you have to know, for the sake of your child. * Stay free from alcohol abuse * Concentrate on your education and your future – that is the greatest gift to yourself.

I am a 21-year old and HIV-positive. It was discovered that I was positive when I was 11 years of age. I got infected through helping to take care of a family member that was positive. I was so young but I learnt at that age how to look after myself responsibly. I could not really enjoy my childhood recklessly because there was no time for that. I was at first scared to go take my treatment, thinking of what people would say - I kept hiding every time I saw my friends. But as time passed by, I started to accept that it was really to my benefit. With that mindset I can now freely collect my treatment. But then I grew older and I started to date. Dating was never easy because of the rejection and stigma HIV positive people got from society. A lot of guys changed after they heard that I was HIV positive, this happened a lot and I started to feel I will never find a guy that will stay with me. With that on my mind everyday it caused great pain in my life.The more open and honest I was the more rejection I got from guys. Until one day, when I met a guy that became my confidant. I trusted this guy so much. And at that point in time I thought that I have met a guy that loves me for who and what I am. To my disappointment, this guy was only using me and never did I foresee this - until I got pregnant for the 1st time and he convinced me that having an abortion will be the best. I trusted this guy, and I went for the abortion. This process took a turn for the worst, and I almost lost my life. But that ordeal did not make me come to my senses, before I got pregnant again the next year. The guy met another girl and moved on with his life - and I had to be a single parent. But never do I regret keeping my next child, as she brought a lot of joy into my life and made me see the great importance of parenthood. My child is HIV negative and is a very

healthy and intelligent little girl. I am blessed to have her. Out of all this I have learnt that we are nothing without God. My relationship with Him kept growing as my situation kept me on my knees. When my life was at its darkest, my Lord stood by me and I could feel his presence every time. God opened doors for me in the times that I lost the most faith in Him. And, today I praise him gratefully. Today I have found an amazing guy that loves me and wishes to marry me. That is my story which I wish to share with so many young people that are HIV- positive. I would like to encourage them to keep the faith that one day a cure will be found to help us. But for now, that we reach out to each other and try to help, support and guide each other, in order to build a good foundation on everlasting friendships. Let us work together to make society understand that we also have rights and that we also have feelings, that we also want to be loved, cared for, supported by everybody. We also want to be in relationships of our choice and with the men or women of our choice. We are just as strong and capable of anything and everything, as long as we set our minds to it. The only thing that makes us different, is that we have a (+) in our status, and they have a (-), but not even that makes them more important than us. As for before God and even by law, all men and women are equal. But what does society do to us: * They reject us and make us feel like we do not deserve to be part of the Namibian nation. * We are so scared to expose our status to society, because they make our status a label. Namibian society brand us like it’s something abnormal. * We are discriminated against, with no one taking into consideration that not everyone that is HIV positive, went out

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to look for it. Our feelings seem to be invisible to this nation. * We are not free and comfortable in our own places in public, like schools, universities and social groups, because there are always those that make a mockery of people that are HIV positive. They forget the pain and suffering that infected people go through each and every day. And rather for society to help, support or assist us, they add to our pain and suffering, they sometimes make life almost unbearable for us. Our outcry is so loud - for people to one day sit back and try to walk in our shoes, for them to see that we are not only just affected physically by this virus, but also emotionally. We are already going through so much and yet we have to fear our own brothers and sisters of our own country. We desire that we can live freely in our country. That we can discuss and talk openly about our status. That those who are negative, learn through our experiences, that we can teach them that we can do anything we wish to do that is positive and aspiring. We ask to be loved by each and everyone in this country, that we can date freely and have children with our partners. Without our partners and children being judged because of our status. I wish that our youth would start to take in the information that is given out by the government, NGO’s and social media campaigns. It’s a pity to see how the youngsters claim to know everything about the virus and then, when they are confronted, they tend to know nothing. Prevention is better than cure, ignorance will not take away the situation that the nation is facing. But more willing hearts will contribute to a happy nation. United we are stronger and will stand firm, but divided will surely fall into a broken nation.

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mall. According to the developers this is also the most ideal position for retailers, banks and other service providers wishing to serve customers from Kuisebmond, Narraville and Meersig alike. The size of Dunes Mall, which will be the first phase of the Dunes mixed use district, is 28 000

square meters and the projected development cost stands at N$480 million. The primary design focus for Bob Mould & Scheffer Architects, the project architects, was to create a cocoon to protect shoppers against the very harsh elements experienced in Walvis Bay. In order to achieve this,

the centre’s back is turned to prevailing winds and the approximately 80 stores will be spread over two shopping levels. This will allow developers to create three wind-protected parking levels of which two will be under cover. The maximum distance from any parking bay to the nearest mall entrance,

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Marshallino Beukes

Safari Investment’s N$400 million Platz am Mer Waterfront Development Project in Swakopmund is once again the centre of attention, after it came to light that the Offices of the Permanent Secretary and the Ombudsman are also keeping a close eye on it.

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hold. The Mall will be developed on a site located on the Diaz traffic circle, ensuring prime exposure to traffic coming in from Swakopmund on the B2, as well as motorists entering on C14 from the airport. This makes it almost impossible to access Walvis Bay without passing the

Waterfront controversy continues

A letter from the Permanent Secretary’s office, dated 2 February 2015 to the town’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Eckart Demasius, states that the Namibiaabout Planning AdviTop 10 Myths and Misconceptions sory Board (NAMPAB) has and AIDS (See http://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids) an get HIV by being Myth No. 8:the My partner and I are delegated Chief Town and ho are HIV-positive. both HIV positive - there’s no reason for us to practise safer sex. Regional Planner to familiarMyth No. 3: I can get HIV from mosize himself with the current quitoes. Myth No. 6: I’m straight and don’t situation. use IV drugs - I won’t become HIV-positive. Myth No. 9: I could tell if my partner Page 36 was HIV-positive.

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the opening date of the mall is set for May 2017. An exclusive statement released to namib times announces that Dunes Mall is the seventh development project, managed by Safland in Namibia and this is the first development to be undertaken in the newly formed collaboration with retail tycoon, Dr Christo Wiese’s Trade-

When HIV treatments work well, they can re-

Myth No. 10: You can’t get HIV from oral sex.

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duce the amount of virus in your blood to a le-

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people - and even those with AIDS - to live much

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HIV-positive. Always use a latex barrier during

rugs are improving and

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Myth No. 5: AIDS is genocide.

someone else become HIV-positive.

This followed after a Swakopmund community group, Paddock Gardens Trust, wrote a letter of complaint to the line ministry. In the letter a meeting between NAMPAB, Swakopmund Municipality, the developer, the owner, Paddock Gardens Trust and other line ministries is requested for 23 February 2015 (letter in na-

mib time’s possession). Last week Friday namib times reported that the mayor of Swakopmund, Mr Juuso Kambueshe, denied that such a meeting took place. Representatives of Paddock Gardens Trust (PGT) this week, however, informed the newspaper that the said meeting indeed took place.

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is less than 50 meters. Movement between the two shopping levels will be by way of scenic escalators, a first for Walvis Bay, and this will become a design feature of the Mall. The statement further notes that names of prospective tenants will not be released before the leases have been finalised, but Namibian people are well aware of Safland’s reputation in delivering quality centres with an exciting tenant mix. But, for the moment they will confirm that Walvis Bay is regarded as a key development town by all retailers and interest in this development is immense. The aim of the developers is to offer a one-stop destination for old and young that will ensure a friendly and protected environment to shop, bank, relax and be generally entertained. It is stated that Dunes, as a regional centre, will not only cater for the needs of Walvis Bay residents, but also for those of the greater Erongo Region, that includes Swakopmund. Walvis Bay is the coastal town that boasts the strongest fundamentals to justify a regional mall and

this is mainly due to the huge infrastructure development projects that are currently underway. The biggest of these is the almost N$4 billion expansion of the harbour and soon-to-start construction of the North harbour. This will cement the importance of Walvis Bay as the most significant harbour town and logistics hub for shipping goods and resources to and from Botswana, Zambia, Angola, South Africa and beyond. As far as employment creation is concerned, the developers are of the opinion that any mall development of this scale, is a great driver of employment, and Dunes will be no different. The number of people employed during the construction phase will be approximately 500. Most of these people, if possible, will be employed locally. This excludes the tens of sub-contractors that will also be sourced from the region. Once operational, Dunes will create at least 800 full-time retail employment opportunities together with jobs in security, cleaning and maintenance. Most important however is the downstream

effect, due to the fact that money currently spent in other towns, Windhoek and even South Africa, will now remain in Namibia, which will help to grow the Walvis Bay economy. Tradehold, that had since created a new subsidiary focused on property development in Africa, entered into an agreement with The Collins Group, Safland and Safcoll, whereby Safcoll became a wholly owned subsidiary of the listed Tradehold Group of Companies. The focus of the Group is to not only develop properties in Namibia, but also other Countries in Africa, excluding South Africa. All the property operations will be managed by Safland from their offices in Windhoek. Safland will also open offices in Walvis Bay by May 2015, to create a permanent presence in town. Tradehold through Safland are currently investigating other development opportunities in Walvis Bay and are about to start with the construction of a distribution warehouse complex near the site where Dunes Mall will be situated.

Areva desalination plant to be handed over to Government soon

Mikkie Kriel Cell +264 81 286 9519 marketing.namibtimes@iway.na The Areva Erongo desalination plant will soon be handed over to the governmikkie@namibtimes.net ment through the national water utility, NamWater, says Chamber of Mines’ Chief Executive Officer Veston Malango. Journalists Marshallino Beukes Cell +264 81 605 2595 marshallino@namibtimes.net Sharlien Tjambari Cell +264 81 788 8155 sharlien@namibtimes.net

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He made the announcement here on Thursday during a media briefing about the upcoming annual Mining Expo and Conference set to take place on 20 and 21 May 2015 under the theme “Mining industry: a catalyst for vision 2030”. Malango said water supply is one of the challenges facing the mining industry, and most uranium mines get water from that plant. The desalination plant is the largest of its kind in southern Africa, and is located at Wlotzkasbaken, some 30kilometres from Swakopmund.

It was inaugurated in 2010 to supply potable water to the Trekkopje uranium mine. In 2013, the company signed a contract with NamWater for the distribution of water to three uranium mines in the Erongo Region - Rio Tinto’s Rössing, Paladin Energy’s Langer Heinrich and Swakop Uranium’s Husab mines. Malango said another challenge facing the industry is the uncertainty of power because of the constraint generation capacity of the mining industry. “Power supply is one of the biggest challenges to

the mining industry in Africa, and Namibia is no exception,” he said. The chief said over 150 exhibitors are expected to showcase their services and more than 500 people are expected to participate. He said the number of participants for the conference were 230 in 2012, 250 in 2013, and 550 in 2014. Meanwhile, the chamber is celebrating 46 years of existence in 2015 and has a membership of 112 companies. (NAMPA)

A satellite image of the location (arrow) of the modern regional retail centre in Walvis Bay

World Day of Prayer and International Women’s Day celebrated this Weekend Today, like every first Friday in March, Women’s World Day of Prayer will be observed by more than 3 million women in more than 170 countries. This year the prayer service has been written by the women of the Bahamas, and has been translated in over a 1 000 languages and dialects. “The theme of the service is taken from St John’s Gospel, chapter 13 verses 1-17, ‘Jesus said to them: “Do you know what I have done to you?”’ and it chal-

lenges us to demonstrate the same radical, unconditional love for others that Jesus showed when he washed the feet of his disciples.” In Swakopmund, a prayer service will be held in the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 18: 30 and in Walvis Bay a prayer service will be held in the St Saviour

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According to them the Mayor did the welcoming speech and then excused himself from the meeting. According to PGT the Municipality did not attend the meeting, despite the advance notice and the presence of NAMPAB Chairman and Board members, who travelled all the way from Windhoek. NAMPAB representatives were also denied entrance to the building site, when the delegation went there for a site visit, says the PGT. Controversy on this project kick-started during 2010 and concerned residents’ main distress is the fact that the correct procedures were allegedly not followed, and they clearly state that they are not against development, nor job creation. Documentation in the newspaper’s possession show that on 12 April 2012, at an Ordinary Management Committee Meeting, it was noted that, in order for the developer to commence with earthworks, “special permission is required from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources. They also need to submit an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) with an assessment by a qualified marine engineer, because any earthwork/ construction of groins or jetty may impact up-

Anglican Church at 19:00. Since 1911 International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March every year. The Theme for 2015 is MAKE IT HAPPEN, and aims to encourage effective action for advancing and recognising women.

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stream/up-current beaches and developments.” The Paddock Gardens Trust (PGT) claims the developer did not comply with this conditions, and thus, the municipality has permitted Safari Investments to proceed in direct conflict with a Council resolution. They also claim that the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources have reiterated they never gave relevant approvals. The community group further states that the developer “was (and continues to be) unable to submit proof of compliance with all relevant legal aspects, as referred to in the agreement between them and the Municipality, in order for the building plans to be approved. During July 2012, twenty-three members of the public submitted objections to a building height relaxation application for the Waterfront development and according to PGT it was only presented to the Council on 27 May 2014. According to them, this ensured that the public’s opportunity to follow standard statutory procedure, to make consequent appeal to NAMPAB, was denied. Furthermore PGT states that on 31 July 2013 the Municipality’s General Manager Engineering Ser-

vices noted that he “was instructed to leave the building plan application until such time that the Ombudsman and the Attorney General have sorted out all outstanding legal issues.” Despite the lack of such resolution, the building plans were apparently approved during July 2014. As per the PGT the municipality denies a request from the public to see the approved building plans. A letter from the Ombudsman’s Office (dated 4 December 2012) indicates that a formal investigation will be launched and also informing the CEO of the “most flagrant breaches of the law.” The newspaper did send a questionnaire on this issues via email to the Mayor, asking him to clarify the issue of the meeting on 23 February, and also to provide proof of the building plans. He was also asked if he was aware of the letter from the Ombudsman’s Office to the CEO and if an official investigation is ongoing. When going to press, the Mayor did not respond on the questions, but it was confirmed that he was busy with the funeral arrangements of the late Regional Councillor and Member of Parliament, Germina Shitaleni.

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Swakop swemmers soek antwoorde Swembadeienaars beloof aksie Marshallino Beukes Die publieke swembad in Swakopmund, ook bekend as die “Water Cube”, is verlede maand weer deur die oorspronklike eienaars, Epic Holdings, oorgeneem en ontstelde inwoners wat van die gerief gebruik maak, wou Woensdag van hulle weet waarom die water van die swembad steeds groen is. Swembad deskundiges van LicPool was twee weke gelede in Swakopmund om die probleem op te los en volgens mnr Marco Bruwer van Epic Holdings het hulle die foutiewe filter herstel, maar net daarna was dit weer dieselfde storie. In die verlede is daar aangevoer dat die groen kleur van die water veroorsaak word deur stof en mis, of reën wat op die gebou se dak modderpoele vorm en

deursyfer. Dit blyk egter nou dat die fout by die filters kan wees, aangesien sand ook vanaf die pompe na die swembad deurgepomp word. Die verteenwoordigers van Epic Holdings, mnre Marco Bruwer en Johann Booyens kan egter nie op hierdie stadium sê wat presies die oorsaak is nie, aangesien tegnici van LicPool vandag (Vrydag) eers gaan probeer om agter die kap van die

byl te kom. Die swembad se deure gaan van vandag af, elke Vrydag gesluit wees vir die publiek, aangesien die eienaars van plan is om voortaan een keer per week die swembad behoorlik skoon te maak en die situasie te monitor. Nog 'n probleem waarmee die swembad tans opgeskeep sit, is die feit dat hul “Creepy Crawly” stukkend is en na Suid Afrika gestuur

moet word vir herstelwerk. Hulle gaan intussen een leen. Toetse om die balans van die swembadwater se chemikalieë te monitor word ook op gereelde grondslag uitgevoer en op dié gebied is daar skynbaar geen probleme nie. Die woordvoerders van Epic Holdings is dit eens dat hul doelwit is om so gou moontlik 'n permanente oplossing vir die swembad se pro-

Mnr Johann Booyens (Epic Holdings) en mnr Dirk Van Zyl, die bestuurder by die swembad (regs) bleme te vind en hulle het ook aangevoer dat daar geensins planne is om die deure van die swembad te sluit nie. Planne om 'n lug-

loopbrug (sky-walk) op die dak van die perseel aan te bring, is in die pyplyn, asook heelwat opknappingswerk, het mnr Johann Booyens genoem.

“Baie geld is in hierdie projek belê, en ons doelwit was en is om dit tot voordeel van die Swakopmund-publiek aan te wend,” het hy afgesluit.

Desert Drive for Melissa Madelaine Laubscher

AJ Kruger, along with a support group, set off on a desert quad trip early yesterday morning, in support of cancer - destination Windhoek. The support group consisted of a medic, a mechanic and the media that was following AJ with a Land Cruiser. The namib times was accompanying the team. This was done to support Mrs Mellissa Bester, who had been diagnosed with cancer and is in dire need of financial support. “288 For Cancer” was an endurance ride - turned fundraiser, and an initiative born out of personal experience. AJ has invited all interested to help Mellissa to participate in the gift of giving. The funds raised will be split between Mellissa and Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, who is also a beneficiary. To contribute towards this project, a pledge form must be completed. Individuals can donate 50 cents per kilometre (km), resulting in N$144 for the entire trip, or N$1 per/km resulting in N$288. Companies can donate N$5 per/km

AJ trying to revive the quad bike

May the celebration of your DIAMOND Anniversary call to mind the wonderful times you both have shared, and may you continue to know the special joy that arises when two lives journey through life as one! All our love, Myrna and Jeanine Herman, Hester, Jeanne, Michael, Andrea, Fritz & Herman junior John, Jo-Anne, Alexa, Johan, Kaitlyn, Lisa, Taryn and Lawrence

resulting in N$1 440, N$10 per/km resulting in N$2 880 or N$30 per/km resulting in N$8 640 for the entire trip. To make a pledge contact aj89kruger@ gmail.com or nic@westcoastfmnamibia.com The team started off at the turn-off to the Walvis Bay airport and was supposed to have travelled 288 kilometres. But After 140 km the quad bike started overheating, and 45 minutes later it became clear that the bike would not make it to Windhoek – the team eventually arrived in the capital after 3 pm. A very disappointed AJ said he was going to do everything in his power to get the bike fixed so that he can complete his goal, by finishing the charity drive, by riding the quad bike back to Swakopmund. He wants to reach the goal of 288 km. MORE ABOUT THIS IN TUESDAY'S EDITION.

Court

Child Care and Protection Bill passed in Parly

Walvis Bay Court Report Magistrate's Court

2 March 2015 Ricardo Gavin John Maasdorp (28) appeared on a charge of murder. Matter is postponed to 9 April. Christiaan Ndeetwera (44) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Matter was postponed to 10 March. Nangumbi March Mapua (38) appeared in a charge of conducting business without a proper work permit read with the provision of the Immigration Control Act. Matter is postponed to 3 March. Charles Richard Goagoaseb (44) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and reckless or negligent driving read with the Road Traffic Act. Matter is postponed to 8 April. Jeremia Lotto (31) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor read with the provisions of the Road Traffic Act. Matter was postponed

to 10 March. Quintin Hauseb (29) 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. Menette Nases (35) appeared on a charge of assault - assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. Kashiwa Kaiyulwa Kayuhwe appeared on a charge of assault- assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm and theft. Matter is postponed to 9 March. Petrus Amumwe (29) 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 9 March. Abraham Taapopi (31) appeared on a charge of refusal to give breath specimen or blood specimen. Matter is postponed to 12 March.

Haitange Tulipomwene (28) appeared on a charge of refusal to give breath/blood specimen. 3 March 2015 Ghintero Munrch (23) appeared on a charge of assault - assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. Matter is postponed to 17 March. Abed Bosman Nangolo (35) and Jesaya Nampunda (27) appeared on a charge of rape. Matter was postponed to 30 April. Nangumbi March Mapua (38) appeared on a charge of conducting business without a proper work permit read with the provisions of the Immigration Control Act. Matter is postponed to 30 March. A sentence of 3 years imprisonment was imposed on Chris Fredrick (33) on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft.

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May for plea and trial. The accused is on bail of N$1 500. 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 1 April for plea and trial. 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 20 April for continuation of trial. The accused is on bail of N$1 500. John Izaaks (43) appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 30 March for plea in term of section 119. The accused is on bail of N$2 000. Linus Matheus (31) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. A warrant of arrest against the accused has been issued and the accused is at large. Linus Nawala (47) appeared on charges of murder where deceased died at a place and day other than that of the assault and attempted murder. The matter was postponed to 29 June for PG Decision. The accused is on bail of N$3 500. Karel Rudath (38) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do

grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 31 March for further investigation. The accused remains in custody. Dragon Vuljicin (63) appeared on charges of six counts of rape. The matter was postponed to 28 May for PG Decision. The accused remains in custody. Elton Kisting (31) appeared on a charge of culpable homicide (vehicle accident). The matter was postponed to 2 April for further investigation. The accused is on bail of N$4 000. Sylvain Khemes (38) appeared on a charge of arson. The matter was postponed to 27 July for metal observation report in terms of section 78. The accused is on bail of N$3 000. Saron Sakaria (25) and Terence Dauseb (27) appeared on charges of indecent assault and theft. The matter was postponed to 9 March for bail consideration. The accused remains in custody. Elton Kaffer (30) appeared on a charge of attempted murder (assault). The matter was postponed to 13 April for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.

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Namibian legislators on Wednesday passed the Child Care and Protection Bill. The Bill provides a legislative framework to give effect to some rights of children that are yet to be fully realised, such as provision of a children’s fund, the right to foster care as well as a National Advisory Council for Children. The Bill was referred to the National Council by the National Assembly late last year, and was passed to

give effect to certain rights of children as contained in the Namibian Constitution. Amongst others, it makes provision to cover funeral costs for vulnerable children in order to lift the burden off the shoulders of parents who cannot afford to accord their children decent burials. Another amendment is the right of new-born babies

Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Rosalia Nghidinwa to receive birth certificates before leaving the hospital in which they were born, and to be allowed a birth certificate with only one parent present. NAMPA

Swakopmund Court Report

Regional Court

Simon Nandjepo (36) appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 16 July for plea and trial. The accused is on bail of N$2 000.

Magistrate's Court

Erwanus Geiseb (18) and Janet Haradoes (39) appeared on a charge of dealing in a dependence producing substance and drugs dealing. The matter was postponed to 18 May for continuation of trial. The accused are on bail of N$1 500 each. Moses Mateus Serovasius (49) appeared on a charge of attempted murder (assault) read with the provisions of the domestic violence act, act 4 of 2003. The matter was postponed to 29 April for plea and trial (final remand). The accused is on bail of N$1 000. Salim Djuma (30) appeared on a charge of dealing in potentially dangerous dependence producing drugs. The matter was postponed to 28 May for lab results. The accused remains in custody. Thomas Shekutamba (28) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 13

Kettingbotsing veroorsaak chaos Liesl Losper

Die normale vloei van Walvisbaai se verkeer is gister net voor die middaguur oorheers deur 'n kettingbotsing waarby vyf motors betrokke was. Die botsing het plaasgevind op die kruising van Nathaniel Maxuililistraat en Agaatstraat. Voertuie is sowat 150m ver meegesleep, tot by die hoek van Kristiansandstraat. Volgens die verkeersdepartement het die Iveco-bussie van Oka-

tunda Transport na bewering die ongeluk veroorsaak toe hy ‘n taxi en ‘n polisievoertuig getref het, en by Kristiansandstraat nóg ‘n taxi en ‘n Fortuner getref het. Die Fortuner het egter net op sy agterste buffer skade opgedoen.

Heads of Correctional Services Meet in Walvis Bay Leandrea Louw

Heads of correctional services from southern African countries met in Walvis Bay to discuss challenges facing correctional services. The meeting was organised by the African Correctional Services Association (ACSA), and set as a ground-breaking session to develop a springboard of implementable strategies and to deliberate on ways to improve prison services in the region. It also served as an opportunity to consolidate friendship among member countries. In his welcoming remarks, the Governor of the Erongo Region, Cleophas Mutjavikua, said it was important to take note that corrections systems in some African countries were transforming relatively from punitive to rehabilitation systems while some remain stagnant, and as such there was a need for a close partnership to assist one another.” He urged municipalities, towns and villages in all the ACSA member states to strengthen their institutional structure on matters of crime prevention and community safety at local

government level. As local authorities are vested with the power of local authority governance, they should become proactive in their fight against crime in order to fulfill their social obligation in terms of public safety.” In his keynote address, the Minister of Safety and Security, Mr Immanuel Ngatijizeko said, “we particularly need to take cognisance of the effects of the colonial era which have left the correctional and prisons systems shambles both in terms of structural design and the public’s image. In the mind of many of our people, prisons are still considered tools of oppression as per their historic label brought on by colonisers. It is therefore upon you as Heads of this organisations to address and reverse this labelling by learning and incorporating best practices from one another. While the main objective is to reha-

bilitate offenders, the key is to have competent staff to achieve that objective. Hence, there is a need to invest much in training to development staff while simultaneously ensuring their job satisfaction and objectivity addressing their grievances. Distressed correctional and prisons officers cannot rehabilitate offenders.” In his address he also said that he was happy to report that that the Zambia Prisons Service and the Namibian Correctional Service were using the opportunity of the meeting to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the promotion of mutual cooperation between the two jurisdictions in the field of corrections- an initiative that emanated from the resolutions of the Joint Permanent Commission of Defense and Security between the two countries. (additional reporting – Nampa)

Navy vehicle accident Liesl Losper

Van die mense betrokke het slegs ligte besering opgedoen. Hulle is deur paramedici van St Gabriel Ambulansdienste op

die ongelukstoneel gestabiliseer en daarna na die hospitaal geneem. Die polisie-ondersoek duur voort.

A vehicle of the Navy and a taxi was involved in an accident on Wednesday morning in Ben Amathila street.

Bystanders said the navy vehicle apparently made a u- turn in the street and the taxi hit the left side of

The navy vehicle with the bump on the side

The taxi driver trying his best not to be in the photo the Navy vehicle. The drivers of the two vehicles tried to prevent namib times from taking photos. The traffic department was contacted for more clarity but the accident had seemingly not been reported.

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Pensioners Fed Up! Pensioners had another meeting on Wednesday at the Kuisebmond Community Hall in support of the campaign of the pension being increased from N$600 to N$1 200. The meeting was held in Walvis Bay after a statement earlier by the Senior Citizens and Destitute Children's Association, that the rates charged by the Swakopmund Municipality for the renting of the Tamariskia Community Hall (N$1 270 for a meeting) made it difficult for them to convene follow-up meetings in Swakopmund.

At this week's meeting it was agreed that the way forward is to arrange an audience with the incoming President Dr Hage Geingob to present their petition and their case for a 100% increase in the old age pension. Mr Johannes Humphries, on the behalf of the Kuisebmond Community has

placed emphasis on the fact that the shacks that are constantly burning down is, because the electricity gets cut off. “They don't come to your house and ask if you are employed or if you are old. They just cut it off. We are suffering, we have to pay the water, electricity, and property taxes. None of us can

survive on N$600”. Mr Chris Kleinsmith, Chairperson of the Narraville Committee representing the Pensioners quoted from the Constitution of Namibia, that clearly states that, the State shall actively promote and maintain the welfare of the people by adopting, inter alia, policies that , among others, “ensure

that senior citizens are entitled to, and do receive, a regular pension, adequate for the maintenance of a decent standard of living and the enjoyment of social and cultural opportunities.” “Receiving a pension isn't a privilege, it is our right! We are suffering! We need to approach the Government to look

specifically at this issue, we need to give conditions especially to institutions such as Erongo Red, to lower our electricity tariffs, to the Municipality as well, concerning our water bills. Charge an extra 2c on a litre petrol. Provide transport to hospitals and clinics. Even at the clinics and hospitals we get pushed aside. We are being treated with so much disrespect. It is us, the senior citizens, whom have built this town, to where it is today, why can't they

take care of us?” On a question, how long the N$600 usually lasts, everyone has agreed that the money is all spent on the very same day, barely covering their expenses. Mr John Isaacks also called on everyone, from every ethnic group, to join the cause. “We are all together in this, we need to stand together, as we are fighting for the same cause. We are fighting for us. Everyone is on his own island, and that's not how it should be. Without the support

Leandrea Louw from each other, we won't be able to achieve anything”. In terms of Article 8, subsection 2 (b) says that no persons shall be subject to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. The Destitute Children and Senior Citizens Association says in terms of Article 8, letting the senior citizens starve, cutting of their water and electricity is cruel, degrading and inhumane treatment. The next Walvis Bay meeting is scheduled for 25 March.

Government forks out Billions on Veterans' Projects

“Great strides made”- Veterans' Minister Nickey Iyambo

The Ministry of Veterans' Affairs has made significant progress since its establishment in 2006, the line minister said on Monday. Speaking at the official opening of a five-day annual review and planning meeting in Swakopmund, Veterans' Minister Nickey Iyambo said they have made great strides towards their objective of integrating war veterans into the socioeconomic mainstream of society. “There were indeed challenges experienced during the implementation of programmes but the fact remains that we will always face challenges. What is important is to rise above them and emerge as winners as opposed to losers,” he remarked. The minister urged his staff to continue working in unison and focus on serving the Namibian people. To date, 27 000 applications have been approved for war veteran status and 30 000 await approval. Since 2010, a total of 7 289 approved veterans of the liberation struggle received N$200 000 each to fund their individual projects such as farming, tailoring and other business-related projects since 2010. These figures were revealed by the ministry's Permanent Secretary (PS) Hopelong Ipinge during an interview with reporters here on Monday. To improve the economic well-being of the veterans and dependants of veterans, the ministry provides financial assistance to veterans of the national liberation struggle. Veterans who begun participating in the activities of the liberation struggle between 1959 and 1987 will receive a lump sum payment of N$50 000, while veterans who begun their liberation struggle activities between 1988 and 1989 will be paid a lump sum of N$20 000. The lump sum is paid to all

registered veterans of the liberation struggle regardless of employment status. Unemployed veterans and those veterans whose monthly earnings are below the tax threshold receive a monthly subvention of N$2 000 each. Selected veterans receive houses, resettlement farms, free medical services and scholarships for themselves or dependents. Ipinge noted that more applications for war veteran status are still coming for processing, vetting and approval. “When all war veterans are registered and approved, the ministry will continue to maintain their projects and give them assistance for as long as they live. Those who pass away, their children and siblings will take over their affairs,” said the PS. He pointed out some challenges the ministry face such as documenting the history of Namibia's liberation struggle. “However, we have just entered into an agreement with the University of Namibia to help us write the history,” said Ipinge. The history to be taken into account will span from 1959 to 1987. Forty-three officials representing the ministry across the country are attending the meeting to review the ministry's 2014/15 annual work plans; present, discuss and consolidate the 2015/16 annual work plans; and review and update the 2015/16 performance agreement. (NAMPA)

Former mayor of Swakopmund to be buried in Windhoek The passing of Germina Ndapua Shitaleni (45), former mayor of the holiday town and Member of Parliament, came as a shock to Swakopmund residents.

She lost her battle against cancer on Sunday morning in the capital city. A memorial service for the late Germina Shitaleni took place yesterday at the Tamariskia Town Hall in Swakopmund at around 17:30. Another memorial service is scheduled to take place today in Windhoek at the Elcin Hosiana Parish in Katutura at 15:00. The late Me Shitaleni was elected as mayor of Swakopmund, in 2008 and served in that position until 2010; whereafter Hon Juuso Kambueshe took over the reigns. In a formal message of condolence (see p 33 of today's namib times) he expressed his respect and admiration for her, and said his sentiments were shared by many in Swakopmund and the rest of Namibia. The burial proceedings will take place on Saturday, 7 March, at the Pioneers Park Cemetery in Windhoek, from 08:00.

Minister Nickey Iyambo (left) with Veterans

It is a must…

Sharlien Tjambari

Arm yourself with a fire extinguisher Fire damage was a major problem in the town of Swakopmund last year, and many people lost their homes in shack fires between August and December. A lot of people in our community have little or no experience at all when it comes to putting out fire, thus making it very difficult for them to rescue their homes or even the neighbours' houses from fire damage. Instead of fighting the fire, the residents stand back and watch their homes being destroyed by the fire. Mr Karbio Seibeb, a former employee at the Rӧssing Uranium Mine, who was trained at the mine how to extinguish fire, used his experience and saved his neighbour's house which caught fire late last year. The house was on erf 2565, a National Housing Enterprise (NHE) house in Mahetago, Swakopmund. Mr Seibeb used his fire extinguisher to put out the fire and when the Swakopmund Fire Brigade arrived at the scene, the fire was already put out by the goodwill ambassador, Mr Seibeb. “I therefore encourage the people of the Erongo Region to practise how to extinguish fire, and to buy themselves fire extinguishers. Tat way we can help our neighbours and also ourselves,” said Mr Seibeb.

Mr Karbio Seibeb

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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.

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

Gevaar vir voëls by Vierkantklip Elize en Trevor Dawson het by Vierkantklip op dié hope visafval afgekom – die seevoëls het feesgevier – maar die hengelaars het ook al hulle plastiek-afval net daar gelos. Dis ‘n jammerte dat mense só min respek openbaar vir die see en die sensitiewe strandlewe, nadat hulle só mildelik uit dié omgewingsbron ontvang het…

New Zoomlion RT crane delivered Liesl Losper Izzy Cranes Namibia and Crane Link delivered a new Zoomlion RT35 harsh landscape crane at their premises in the Industrial area, to the proud new owners, Namibia Stevedoring Services (NSS). This crane is the first 2015 (new design) RT35 in the country, and can lift and manoeuvre up to 35 tonnes of freight in the port.

(Fltr) Mr Mark Bates (Crane Link Zoomlion), Mr Izzy Cranes are the Namibian operators Mike Haishonga (Izzy Cranes Zoomlion),Mr Wilfor Zoomlion, one of the main six of the lem Derks (Namibia Stevedoring Services) Isai Global Construction Machinery Manufac- Haishonga (Izzy Cranes Zoomlion) and Mr Rob Cook (Crane Link Zoomlion) turers.

Henties Bay Office

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

Windhoek Office

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

Swakopmund Office

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

Mr Mark Bates from Zoomlion South Africa welcomed the guests at this event and gave a presentation of their products. “We give service on these cranes and the best of all is that the Namibia workshop is now completely stocked with parts, which means nobody has to sit tight and wait for days for parts to arrive,” Mark said. To welcome this heavyweight in its field, Namibia’s professional fire dancer, Zelda Lourens, danced on the crane to the amusement of some of the guests, while Mark Bates also added to the lightness of The new Zoomlion RT35 harsh Mark Bates also added to the lightness of the mothe moment, by cutting a ‘crane cake’.

landscape crane

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Mile 72

Swakopmund Tides

Walvis Bay Office

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

Bennie se Rooi Lorrie Mile 33 Mile 30

Walvis Bay Tides

HENTIES BAY Jakkalsputz

Hoboomsgat Wlotzkasbaken

Source: http://www.tides4fishing.com

Mile 14 Mile 8 Wreck

Mile 8

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Langstrand Dolfynstrand

WALVIS BAY Paaltjies

Port Log

Mile 4 SWAKOPMUND

Foto’s by Trevor Dawson

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?

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Tributes streaming in for late Germina Shitaleni The town of Swakopmund, the Erongo Region and the country as a whole have lost a prominent resident and formidable politician, following the passing of Honourable Germina Ndapu Shitaleni (45), former mayor of the holiday town and Member of Parliament. She lost her battle against cancer on Sunday morning in the capital city. Carol Lynn Oberg I am so deeply sad that our VERY Special Lady who did so much for Swakopmund and its people young and old, has passed on. She was uniquely beautiful and bold about her faith in the Lord her God. She has eternal rest. Melani Bamberger She was a brave warrior and fought the battle till the very end. Condolences to family and friends. God bless. Blokstaan Edmund I think when she was sick nobody said anything even get well soon know pple are talking and beleive me after the funeral back 2 square 1 she is than

forgoten so stop pretending pple plz you are causing mre harm. Burundy Sakey May her soul rest in eternal peace. Danny Beukes RIP. Betty Antonio Kandouah True leader sh was’ may yu rest in peace mee Ndapwa. Buys Werner The Nation lost another brave women......RIP cde Shitaleni. Naphys Tjamburo may her soul rest in peace God fearing woman comrade surely u wil be missed tears. Ndinelao Ndipwashimwe God

take only the best. Rest in peace my dia friend, Hon and mother of the nation. We will continue where your hard work end. Thanks for paving us the way. Theresia Amakhoe Amwele RIP woman of faith. Ndeshi Ngenokesho RIP meme Shitaleni. Mercia Gaeses RIP. Willa W Sesmak RIP. Ismael Shoopala Anguuo Rest in peace cde Shitaleni! Lavigne Cruise So sad... RIP Cde Shitaleni, may ur legacy live on.

President humbled by the Mo Ibrahim prize for African Leadership President Hifikepunye Pohamba said he is humbled by the Mo Ibrahim prize for African leadership, a prestigious award he received on Monday. “I have accepted the award on behalf of the Namibian people, as it is their commitment to peace and stability that has made the award of this prize to me possible,” Pohamba said in statement issued by the State House on Tuesday. Sibangani Dube Well done H.E President Pohamba. Craig Campbell So proud! Lifia Tia Pratto Zuma is nt worse mugabe is worse. Ignatius Delport Well he is a gud leader, wish SA’s presedent could learn sumething

from him. Hey why don’t he come and take the seat from Zuma and let’s see how SA will grow.

Mayor of Swakopmund and his pronouncements Dear Sir I am a frequent visitor to Swakopmund. It was an astounding comment on your newspaper’s front page of 27 February. It came from the town’s mayor. He postures that nobody will stand in the way of development and that he will not tolerate anybody to hinder job creation and development in Swakopmund! This is arrogance of power par excellence. This mayoral message is one of action that will be allowed regardless of the legal framework of this country. I thought that none of us – developers included - is above the law. As mayor he should be conscious of the fact that he has an even

greater responsibility to protecting that which is entitled to be protected in terms of the country’s laws. He has a duty to ensure their application without fear or favour. No wonder that some developers have been taking him for a ride along with their sweet talk about job creation and development. Is he able to give some statistics about how many such jobs have indeed been created by all these developments. No one dares faulting them because they are, for the mayor at least, the panacea for Swakopmund’s problems. Utterances like those impress nobody. At most, they are irresponsible. By now all are used to his rhetoric. His sloganeering is void

of any substance. That’s why the mayor constantly fails to address real issues. Policies and programs that are solution driven are not in place. It’s high time that his own administration starts delivering. Performance is a rare commodity in Swakopmund’s mayoral establishment. No wonder there is so much unhappiness in so many quarters. Members feel neglected beyond hope. For them their fate improvement lies in other methods. And that they are pursuing as the mayor has failed them on more than one occasion. Thank you. Peter Green Windhoek

Letters from NT Facebook page I am writing to you about the section of road before the Cottage hospital turn off. This piece of road is a danger to motorists. Why is the section of road before the turn-off raised? Today while driving along I saw one vehicle nearly run another off the road because of these bumps. The vehicle that wanted to turn off at Cottage hospital had to go back to the left lane before he could come back over and turn off. In the time that this road has been like this, have the

municipality and traffic department of Swakopmund not noticed how utterly foolish this feature is? Please look into this matter and rectify it ASAP. This feature renders the inside lane of the Henties Bay road north of the sewerage farm totally useless and presents a dangerous situation for drivers to contend with.

Wat is dit met die fietsryers op die B2, het julle ‘n doodswens? Daar’s skaars plek vir twee karre om veilig bymekaar verby te ry dan moet mens nog uitswaai vir fietsryers ook. ‘n Nationale Hoofweg is nie die plek vir fietsryers nie, waar’s die verkeersmense?

Open letter to Mr Kambueshe Dear Mr Kambueshe, Your statement in last Friday’s namib times about the Waterfront prompted me to write this open letter. In many of your public speeches you talk about transparency and accountability and I do believe that the Swakopmund Waterfront dilemma is the perfect opportunity to put your words into action. To me the situation of the Waterfront looks really straight forward and can be easily solved if handled in a transparent matter. I have read that some parties are concerned that certain rules and procedures have not been followed, e.g. the land for the breakwater has not been reclaimed, thus the breakwater is built on state land without approval of the relevant ministries; there is no valid environmental clearance certificate for the breakwater; etc. The answers to the allegations are very simple and do not need any verbal attacks or threats via the newspapers. Simply show the critics the correct documentation and approvals and they will be silenced. I do appreciate your efforts to uplift the underprivileged of Swakopmund. I am not convinced though that the luxury Waterfront development contributes to that. How many of the under-

privileged will be able to afford the luxury accommodation or have the money to spend in the luxury shopping center? For sure, there are jobs created during construction. However, if you have a closer look at the numerous unskilled foreigners working on Namibian construction sites, you will notice that the jobs in the construction industry are there, but many seem to be reserved for foreigners. And yes, jobs will be created in the shopping center – some of these might, however, just be redistributed from other shops that can’t survive due to increased competition and lack of buying power in Swakopmund. Just last week many landless Namibians have submitted their application for land to be able to build their own modest accommodation. They are expected to follow the laws and are not allowed to just build on public land. The investor of the Swakopmund Waterfront Development, however, is allowed to take away a public beach, build on state land and only after construction apply for the land to be reclaimed. If you have a moment in your busy schedule, I encourage you to go and visit the beach just north of the Waterfront development. But please be careful as the

access to the beach from parking area of the Waterfront flats is a real safety hazard due to the erosion of the beaches, a direct consequence of the breakwater. Any reputable coastal engineer will be able to explain what is happening there…. An open question that remains is who will take the financial responsibility for the damages done as a direct result of the breakwater to those properties? I sincerely hope, that the local authorities do not waste their valuable resources, which are urgently needed to develop basic essential services for the underprivileged, on rectifying damages caused by a multimillion N$ luxury investment. I therefore urge you, Your Worship, to put your actions where your mouth is and show transparency and accountability in the Swakopmund Waterfront Development. Put on the table all the requested documents from the involved ministries that confirm that all necessary approvals have been granted and rules and procedures have been followed as prescribed by the Namibian legislation and environmental impacts have been assessed and mitigated. Yours sincerely, Vra maar net…..

Padkos vir oordenking “As een van julle wysheid kortkom, moet hy dit van God bid, en Hy sal dit aan hom gee, want God gee aan almal sonder voorbehoud en sonder verwyt.” Jakobus 1:5

Gedagte: Ware wysheid kan slegs van die Vader kom en wanneer ons hierdie wysheid van Hom verkry, is ons in staat om berge te versit en ‘n positiewe verskil in ons eie lewens, sowel as ons medemens s'n te maak. Gebed: Vader ek bid vandag vir wysheid van Bo, want ek kom dit kort om regte besluite op my lewenspad te neem. Magte van buite is besig om met leuens en valse beloftes my fokus van U af te lei, en sonder wysheid van U kan ek hulle nie verslaan nie. Dankie Vader, ek ontvang dit nou in U Heilige Naam. Amen

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Abandoned TransNamib As die natuur roep… Premises a Health Hazard Marshallino Beukes

Publieke toilette in Swakopmund is volgens sommige inwoners van die vakansiedorp nie vir almal beskore nie, en wanneer die natuur roep wend sommige hulle blykbaar na die naaste muur of leë erf.

Sharlien Tjambari

Swakopmund is one of the towns considered as a town with marvellous infrastructure and historic buildings. But many say there are certain factors that bring down the value of the town - and some people seem to ignore such things. Going around town, one soon sees that there are quite a couple of buildings that seem to have been abandoned by their owners. Those buildings really look bad and it is a bad image for our beautiful town, which is considered as the prime holiday resort at the coast. The buildings behind the Namib High School hostel for boys, more specific the building where Club Eclipse and Paradise were, right behind the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre have been vandalised. The hotel is one of the most famous hotels in Swakopmund and attracts many tourists, yet those buildings are the proverbial “sore eye”. The old Club Eclipse

Die grootste kwelpunt blyk te wees, die feit dat daar ‘n fooi vir die gebruik van publieke toilette vereis word, en daar word aangevoer dat daar nie altyd ‘n N$2 in die sak is om verligting te kry nie. Privaat besighede se toilette vereis fooie wat wissel tussen N$2 en N$5. “Om N$5 vir die gebruik van toiletgeriewe by ‘n prominente besigheid te betaal, is verregaande. Ons spandeer duisende dollars elke

maand by hierdie besighede, maar moet nog steeds N$5 betaal vir hierdie gerief,” het een inwoner genoem. Die Swakopmund munisipaliteit het publieke toiletgeriewe in die dorp by die Amfiteater en die parkeerterrein van die Mole en ‘n fooi van N$2 word hier gevra. Die burgemeester, mnr Juuso Kambueshe noem dat hierdie fooi noodsaaklik is vir die instandhouding en aankoop van skoonmaakprodukte, toiletpapier

ensovoorts. Hy verduidelik voorts dat hulle (munisipaliteit) geen beheer het oor die pryse wat privaat besighede vir die gebruik van hul geriewe vra nie. Om in die publiek (op straat) “toilet te gebruik” is teen die wet en oortreders kan gearresteer, of beboet word. Dus sal inwoners maar moet knyp, of so nie die fooi wat vereis word betaal.

The state of the buildings inside building disturbingly does not have any windows and doors anymore, and the whole premises has become a dumping site, as well as a toilet and home to the homeless.

The back of the old Eclipse

There are no walls or fences around the buildings, and they have become very unhygienic and a health hazard to the people living in the area - especially the students who reside in the hostel. According to the Corporate Officer - Properties at the Swakopmund Municipality, Ms Bruwer, all those neglected premises belong to TransNamib Holdings. “It is private property therefore we can’t do anything about it or know what their plans are for that area” added Ms Bruwer. The namib times contacted TransNamib Holdings and was told to contact Stark Property Developers cc, as they handed over the stand to Stark Property Develop-

ers a long time ago. Stark Property Developers cc is the developer for Bahnhof Square and Lifestyle Centre, which is expected to come to fruition as early as 2017. The first phase of the project will be a 16 000 square metre development, west of Moses Garoëb Street, next to the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre. That is exactly where the abandoned buildings are. Does this mean that the buildings have to remain in this atrocious state till 2017? Or will the developers do something about it to prevent further vandalising? At the time of going to press we were still awaiting answers from TransNamib.

Publieke toilette by die Amfiteater en Mole in Swakopmund

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Advice from our Open Letter to our Young Ones “share your status with – 21, HIV-positive, and scared namib times-PEPFAR’s HIV/Aids campaign, “Share your status with the Ones you Love” focuses on those you love” young people around 22 years of age, who are HIV-positive, living a healthy life, in a relationship, and feeling great. A young woman has identified strongly with this campaign, and wrote us the following, campaign letterAmbassador, Bernard Kamatoto

Caption:

Bernard Kamatoto 15 Anniversary living with HIV 2014 in Walvisbay

Bernard Kamatoto tested HIV positive almost 15 years ago and since then he has been involved in promoting AIDS awareness and fighting for the rights of those who have been infected. Kamatoto has expressed his joy with the campaign and says with the platform he is given, he will do his utmost in helping the Erongo Region’s fight against HIV/AIDS. He says the majority of ways use protection the children born with * Refrain from falling the virus do not know for sugar daddies and they are infected and mommies may unknowingly pass * If you have a partthe virus on to their unner, share you status suspecting partners. – often girls will get In order to avoid these pregnant while partunfortunate situations, ners do not yet know we all need to get tested whether the other one and know our status,” he is HIV+ or HIV- and says. you have to know, for Kamatoto has also the sake of your child. urged HIV infected * Stay free from alcohol people to take their pills abuse and not to hide from * Concentrate on your their status. education and your He has the following adfuture – that is the vice for young people: greatest gift to your* Stay safe from sex – self. and remember, al-

www.namtimeshivaids.org

The Top 10 Myths and Misconceptions about HIV and AIDS (See http://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids) Myth No. 1: I can get HIV by being around people who are HIV-positive.

HIV-positive. However, many of these drugs are

In one study, as many as 30% of African-Ame-

expensive and produce serious side effects. None

ricans and Latinos expressed the view that HIV

The evidence shows that HIV is not spread

yet provides a cure. Also, drug-resistant strains

was a government conspiracy to kill minorities.

Myth No. 8: My partner and I are both HIV positive - there’s no reason for us to practise safer sex.

through touch, tears, sweat, or saliva. You can-

of HIV make treatment an increasing challenge.

Instead, higher rates of infection in these pop-

Practicing safer sex - wearing condoms or using

ulations may be due, in part, to a lower level of

dental dams - can protect you both from becom-

health care.

ing exposed to other (potentially drug resistant)

not catch HIV by: - Breathing the same air as someone who is

Myth No. 3: I can get HIV from mosquitoes.

might spread HIV. Several studies, however,

Myth No. 6: I’m straight and don’t use IV drugs - I won’t become HIV-positive.

- Drinking from a water fountain

show no evidence to support this - even in areas

Most men do become HIV-positive through sex-

Myth No. 9: I could tell if my partner was HIV-positive.

- Hugging, kissing, or shaking hands with some-

with lots of mosquitoes and cases of HIV. When

ual contact with other men. However, about 16%

You can be HIV-positive and not have any symp-

insects bite, they do not inject the blood of the

of men and 78% of women become HIV-positive

toms for years. The only way for you or your

person or animal they have last bitten. Also, HIV

through heterosexual contact.

partner to know if you’re HIV-positive is to get

HIV-positive - Touching a toilet seat or doorknob handle after an HIV-positive person

one who is HIV-positive - Sharing eating utensils with an HIV-positive person

Because HIV is spread through blood, people have worried that biting or bloodsucking insects

lives for only a short time inside an insect.

Myth No. 7: If I’m receiving treatment, I can’t spread the HIV virus.

strains of HIV. Continue reading below...

tested.

You can get it from infected blood, semen,

Myth No. 4: I’m HIV-positive - my life is over.

When HIV treatments work well, they can re-

Myth No. 10: You can’t get HIV from oral sex.

vaginal fluid, or mother's milk.

In the early years of the disease epidemic, the

duce the amount of virus in your blood to a le-

Myth No. 2: I don’t need to worry about becoming HIV positive - new drugs will keep me well.

It’s true that oral sex is less risky than some oth-

death rate from AIDS was extremely high. But

vel so low that it doesn’t show up in blood tests.

er types of sex. But you can get HIV by having

today, antiretroviral drugs allow HIV-positive

Research shows, however, that the virus is still

oral sex with either a man or a woman who is

people - and even those with AIDS - to live much

“hiding” in other areas of the body. It is still es-

HIV-positive. Always use a latex barrier during

Yes, antiretroviral drugs are improving and

longer, normal, and productive lives.

sential to practice safe sex so you won’t make

oral sex.

- Using exercise equipment at a gym

extending the lives of many people who are

Myth No. 5: AIDS is genocide.

someone else become HIV-positive.

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Deloitte's remains a major contributor in the efforts to reduce the skills gap in the Chartered Accountancy profession in Namibia. 2015 Chartered Accountant's (CA) Public Practice Exam (PPE) Results were announced on the 27th of February with a total of 42 individuals successfully passing the final qualifying exam. By contributing 15 (35.7 %) of the new CA's to the profession, Deloitte continue to grow the Namibian talent from within. To achieve these results and develop their core and professional competence as future CA's, these individuals endured a demanding on-the-job training programme as well as an extensive academic curriculum. Passing the PPE Part II Exam is a result of their hard work and Deloitte is honoured to announce and celebrate the success of its employees in this milestone exam. With our bold strategies and greater focus on diversity, Deloitte is also proud of our continued contribution to the transformation of the CA profession. In this regard, Deloitte has stretched into uncharted territory setting the pace for the profession. Deloitte's previously disadvantaged successful candidates comprise 45.8% of the total previously disadvantaged candidates who successfully passed the exam. Also of significance is that, of the 15 successful Deloitte candidates, 11 are previously disadvantaged individuals, 5 of whom are female and 3 individuals obtained their undergraduate degrees from the University of Namibia. The firm also continues to develop Namibian CA's by investing in initiatives, such as bursaries, focused training, mentoring and support, for the benefit of Namibians. Issued on behalf of Deloitte Abel Akayombokwa Partner Assurance Deloitte Namibia 061 285 5078 aakayombokwa@deloitte.co.za

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ENTERTAINMENT

Introducing Ayden & Tamaryn!

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WALVIS BAY

-The Brother and Sister with the angelic voicesLeandrea Louw

Walvis Bay-born and bred, Ayden and Tamaryn Beukes, names well-known among the locals, are a brother and sister who made their debut in 2012. They performed a powerful and bone-chilling version of the song, “The Prayer” by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli at a Praise and Worship evening of their church, Uniting Reformed Church in Narraville. Ever since then they are seen singing at weddings, funerals, and various other events. “We sing pretty much at any event where they need us,” Ayden said laughingly. Tamaryn is currently a Grade 11 learner at De Duine Secondary School, and Ayden will soon pursue his studies in Education. “For us at the moment, taking part in competitions is the last thing on our minds, as we believe education should be our main priority. As soon as

I have finished with my degree, I will begin to take my singing seriously,” Ayden said. “As for me, after school, I wish to travel and see the world, as a flight attendant for about two years, and then pursue my singing career seriously,” Tamaryn said. Ayden and Tamaryn will host a show in the near future, consisting only of the two of them, and with the funds generated they will record their first CD. “This show will definitely happen within this year

and not later,” they said with clear determination in their voices. “Our big dream however is to take part in South Africa’s Skouspel as we simply love Afrikaans music. We also sing in different languages, mostly Italian.” “These past few years have simply been unbelievable. By far, the best feeling ever, since we started singing, is getting a standing ovation. Nothing beats that feeling, of knowing you moved the crowd in such a way. So

far we’ve had three standing ovations and the feeling of amazement for is is always bigger than the one before. ” “Our whole family it musical, music notes are in our DNA. It’s who we are. One thing we’re sure of is that we would’ve have made it thus far, if it wasn’t for our mother, Baronese Beukes. She is most definitely our number one fan and supporter.” Ayden and Tamaryn are also part of their Church’s Worship Team.

“For every aspiring artist out there, there is no better advice than, just believe in yourself. Do you, be you, and never listen to anyone else who is trying to change or deviate you from your path that you are destined for. Listen to your heart, but definitely take your brain with. Remember to always put God first, cherish your loved ones, as these will always be your support structure, no matter what.”

21 Years of Employment Madelaine Loubscher

Ms Vivien Potgieter celebrated 21 years of employment at DF Malherbe and Partners in Walvis Bay on Monday. The newspaper spoke to her about her many years at the company. “I started working at the company on 1 March 1994. What keeps me here is the professional environment and I enjoy working in a team. It is a privilege to be part of a company that has grown from a personnel

of only four to 20 members in Walvis Bay. We also have a branch in Swakopmund and in Windhoek,” she said. According to Ms Potgieter the company’s name changed on Monday from DF Malherbe and Partners to Malherbe Associates Incorporated.

* 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 March: Baai Poets presents Poetic Healing - Open Mic at Ninos's Pizzeria, Walvis Bay at 18:30 for 19:00. Entrance Fee: Free. Contact 081 214 4161 * 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. * 2 May: Ring Of Fire Mcc Ruk & pluk Dayjol At Atlantis Sport Club. * 5 Mei: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00 by A.M.E Kerk, Kuisebmond. * 13 May: MOTH monthly meeting in Shellhole at Moth Centre at 19:00. * 30 May: Meat Festival and Canoe Combat at the Lagoon - Walvis Bay. * 2 Junie: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00 by Bethel Congregational Kerk.

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. * 6 March: Women’s World Day of Prayer/Wêreld Biddag vir Vroue at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Swakopmund at 18:30. * 7 March: Kartoffelpufferessen im Lions Senioren Heim. Kartoffelpuffer mit Beilage, oder Bratwurst mit Kartoffelsalat und frischem Salat. Zusätzlich gibt es auch eine große Auswahl an Nachspeisen und frischen Kaffee. Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch. * 7 March - 7 April: Christine Marais Retrospective at Woermannhaus - Art Gallery. Opening of exhibition on Saturday, 7 March at 17:00. All welcome. * 14 March: Sena Style & Design - Style & Make-up Workshop at Brigadoon Conference Centre. * 25 April: Sena Style & Design - Table Setting Workshop at Brigadoon Conference Centre. * 28 - 29 April: Sena Style & Design - Etiquette Workshop (16 - 19y) at Brigadoon Conference Centre.

ART EXHIBITIONS * Every Saturday: Open Air Arts Exhibition at the Mole next to Tennis courts in Swakopmund. Oil paintings - weather permitting. * Permanent Collection: Woermann Haus Gallery in Bismarck Street. Fine collection of the Swakopmund Arts Association’s “South West Masters’’ and contemporary Namibian art works. Open Mondays to Saturdays 10:00 - 12:00 and 15:00 - 17:00.

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REZONING APPLICATION IN TERMS OF THE WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME

NO RESERVE PRICES!!

Tomorrow Sat 10am

The following must be sold: • Leather Lounge Suite • Gas stoves • Deep Freezers • Beds • Dining Room Suites • TV’s • Counters • New Perlines • Wall Units • Wardrobes • Bicycles • Soccer table • Washing Machines • Garden Furniture • Lamps • Paintings • Camping Equipment • Desks and much more!

LOTS, LOTS, LOTS MORE DON’T MISS THIS AUCTION! For further details phone the Auctioneers. Tel: 463 113 or 081 129 4030

REZONING APPLICATION WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME Rezoning: Single Residential to General 1 Residential Location: Erf 467, No.10 Shoreline STREET: Long Beach. 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 High Density Residential Development on the site with a density of 1/250m² permitting a total of 3-units. 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 27 March 2015. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Bruce Stewart, Town Planner, PO Box 2095, Walvis Bay. (081 170 0960)

REZONING: From: General Residential 1 To: Special for a Petting Zoo and Business 1 rights ON ERF NO.: 884 TOWNSHIP: Walvis Bay STREET: Corner of Theo-Ben Gurirab Street and Fourteenth Road In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission for a petting zoo and business development on the site. Plans may be inspected, or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning 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 the undersigned, in writing, not later than 27 March 2015. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Bruce Stewart, Town Planner, P. O. Box 2095, Walvis Bay. (0811700960)

REZONING APPLICATION IN TERMS OF THE WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME REZONING: From: Single Residential To: General Residential 1 with a density of 1/200m² ON ERF NO.: Erven 1242, 1243, 1244, 1245 and Remainder of Erf 1241 TOWNSHIP: Meersig STREET: Bounded by Seventh Road East, Eleventh Street North and Sixth Road East. 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 medium to high density residential development (15 units) on the said erven. Erven 1242, 1243, 1244, 1245 and Remainder of Erf 1241 are to be consolidated to allow for the above. Plans may be inspected, or particulars of this application obtained, at Town Planning, First Floor, Room 101, Civic Centre, Walvis Bay. Any person objecting to the proposed rezoning as indicated above may lodge objections, 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 27 March 2015. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT(S): Bruce Stewart, Town Planner, P.O. Box 2095, Walvis Bay. (081 170 0960)

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Big Big Second Hand Sale In Aid of His House Care Centre

Crazy Low Prices

Children, ladies and men's clothing from N$1 Bedding and Curtains from N$10 Electrical appliances, computers, camping gear, shoes, toys, kitchenware Even rare Antiques and lots more!!!

Saturday 7 March 2015 From 08:00 - 13:00

NG Moedergemeente, Church Hall, (opposite JC Harris Park), Walvis Bay

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30 Jahre Kunst und Lesekultur

Swakopmund(sk) Die schmucke Kunstgalerie und Buchhandlung in der BrauhausArkade feiert ihr 30. Jubiläum. Die Anfänge setzte Irmela Erlank-Rethemeyer 1985, als sie den kleinen Laden ,,Die Muschel” in der ehemaligen Breite-Straße (heute Nathaniel Maxuilili) eröffnete. Das Geschäft hat bis heute nicht nur seinen küstenrelevanten Namen behalten, sondern auch sein besonderes Flair. Allerdings hat es sich erweitert und verfeinert. Hinter der ge-

Margit Nickel und ihr Faktotum Andrea Domingos in der extensiv mit Büchern aus allen Bereichen gespickten und attraktiv gestalteten “Muschel.” Foto: Susann Kinghorn

Irmela Erlank mit Bürgermeister Jörg Henrichsen zur Ausstellungseröffnung des Künstlers Archie van der Ploeg in den späten 80iger Jahren in der ,,alten” Muschel. Foto: Privat! lungen organisiert und schel” 1997 von Diane schmackvollen Verändiverse interessante Hopkins übernahm. derung steht die in Thüringen geborene Frau Nickel hat über Künstler an die Küste und in Berlin aufge- eine Zeitspanne von gelockt und somit die wachsene Margit Ni- knapp 20 Jahren viele Kunst an der Küste ckel, die ,,Die Mu- stimulierende Ausstel- unsagbar gefördert. ,,Die Muschel” ist außerdem die einzige namibische Buchhandlung, die einen Online-Dienst eingerichtet hat. Schauen Sie auf die Website www. muschel-namibia.com, wo man zig-tausende von Büchern, Filmen, Noten, Landkarten, Kalender usw. bestellen kann. Am Osterwochenende geht es zum 30. Bestehensjahr der “Mu-

Worte der Woche

Die Eier sind noch nicht gelegt Die Eier sind noch nicht gelegt, man haut sie dennoch in die Pfanne. Was sicher keine 'Früchte' trägt. Es kommt bestimmt zu einer Panne. Man hat das Geld noch nicht verdient. Und gibt es aus mit vollen Händen. Man lächelt, und ist gut gemient, doch das wird sicher böse enden. Ein Doktor setzt uns auf Diät. Er wird uns an der Ehre packen. Doch manchmal, wenn der Wind sich dreht, gibt es vereinzelt Fress-Attacken. Die Katze ist noch nicht im Sack. Das wird nur wenigen gefallen. Wir tragen sie schon Huckepack. Und spüren ihre scharfen Krallen. Roman Herberth, 2012

schel” hoch her, und ein Besuch Ihrerseits, liebe Leser, ist unbedingt angesagt. Am Karfreitag wird von 17h00 bis 19h00 Uhr live Musik angeboten. Außerdem findet die Ziehung der zur Zeit laufenden Verlosung statt. Kaufen Sie ein Los für nur N$ 10,- im Geschäft und werden Sie Teil dieses Augenblicks der Bekanntgabe diverser Gewinner von ansprechenden Preisen. Am Ostersamstag bietet die in Omaruru lebende Japanerin Da Chiharu ihre erste Solo-Ausstellung von Mosaiken an. Die Künstlerin wird gemeinsam mit Margit Nickel kochen. Neben Sushi gibt es andere japanische Leckereien und Sake. Sie dürfen sich demnach auf eine besondere Veranstaltung mit japanischem Kolorit, japanischer Kunst und dementsprechenden kulinarischen Köstlichkeiten freuen! Die namib times gratuliert zu 30 Jahren Kunst und Buch in “Die Muschel”.

Locker vom Hocker Statt eines Locker-vom-Hocker...

...wegen Platzmangels diesmal nur eine Vorankündigung und ein kurzer Kommentar zu dem Swakopmunder Theaterstück Max und Moritz, liebe Küstenleser. Nächste Woche erfolgt eine Bildseite zu der Bubengeschichte in sieben Streichen, die auf den Brettern der Kulturaulabühne zu sehen war und sowohl die Lachmuskeln der Kinder als auch Erwachsenen strapazierte.

Ein großes Lob gebührt dem Spielleiter Harro Verstèr, der das Swakopmunder Theatertalent optimal erkannt und trefflich eingesetzt hat. Die Schauspieler luden wiederholt zum Lachen ein, und die Tatsache, dass Ihnen die Auftritte sichtlich Spaß machten, erhöhte wiederum den Genuss des Zuschauers. Das Klaviergeklimper im Hintergrund passte gut. Es wurde sogar gesungen, wobei ein

mehrstimmiger Gesang die Wirkung optimiert hätte. Wenn der Vorhang fällt und man erstaunt feststellt: Was? Schon zu Ende?! – dann ist der Erfolg der Aufführung gewiss. Ich habe sie jedenfalls enjoyed! Ihre Susann Kinghorn

Meister Böck (Harro Verstèr) hat Max (Birgit Roxin) und Moritz (Janette Rust) am Schlafittchen. Die drei Schauspieler meisterten ihre Rolle vorzüglich und erheiterten das Publikum. Foto: Susann Kinghorn

Wer kann das sein?

Swakopmund (sk) Dieses Foto, das sich im Privatbesitz befindet, entstand 1974 zur Musikwoche in Swakopmund. Wenn Sie die folgenden Fragen richtig beantworten, nehmen Sie an einer Verlosung teil und haben die Gelegenheit, einen Locker-vomHocker-Band zu gewinnen. Welche beiden Personen befinden sich auf dem Foto, und wo genau ist es entstanden? Bitte beachten Sie, dass Sie auch an der Verlosung teilnehmen, wenn Sie nur einen Teil der Fragen richtig beantwortet ha-

ben. Zu gewinnen sind: 1. Ein Locker-vomHocker Band 1; 2. Ein Locker-vomHocker Band 2; 3. Ein Locker-vomHocker Band 3. Senden Sie Ihre Antwort(en) bitte an: susannkinghorn@ gmail.com

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Zwei zünftige Swakopmunderinnen wurden 80

Ohne dass die beiden Damen es voneinander wussten, sind Resi Henrichsen (geb. Weckmann) und Wil-

trud Müseler (geb. Etzold) an demselben Tag, nämlich am 20. Februar 80 Jahre alt geworden. Selbst ihre

Resi Henrichsen hat ihren Mann Jörg während der 50er Jahre in Stuttgart kennengelernt, wo beide in dem Feinkostgeschäft “Böhms kleine Bohne” tätig waren. Bei seinen Bekannten und Freunden führte er sie als 'meine Kleine' ein, die er mit nach Swakopmund nehmen wollte. Manch einer konnte sich das nicht so recht vorstellen, denn es war nicht zu erahnen welch großartige Rolle sie in dem Leben ihres Mannes spielen würde. Kaum hatte sie sich in ihrer neuen Heimat eingelebt, kamen etliche Aufgaben, bedingt durch seine zahlreichen Verpflichtungen auf sie zu. Jörg Henrichsen wurde Geschäftsführer von Woermann Brock & Co, danach Direktor der Firma, er wurde in den Stadtrat gewählt und bald trug er die Bürgermeisterkette. Dieses Amt hielt ihn nicht davon ab, seine Tätigkeit als Ambu-

lanzfahrer weiterzuführen. Er war Mitglied im Lions Club und massgeblich an der Entstehung des Altersheimes beteiligt. Sein Jahr endete, indem er jährlich in der Silvesternacht ein Trompetensolo vom Wo e r m a n n t u r m schmetterte, um am nächsten Morgen schon zu einem Empfang bei dem General-Administrator zu erscheinen. Es war nicht nur für ihn, sondern auch für seine Gattin ein sehr bewegtes Leben, und immer wieder musste sie zugunsten der Öffentlichkeit selbstlos auf Familienleben verzichten; inzwischen hatte sie drei Söhne geboren. Es kam die Zeit der Unabhängigkeitswerdung, und durch das Bürgermeisteramt kamen einige politische Würdenträger zu Abendessen und anschliessender Besprechung in das Haus Henrichsen. Resi Henrichsen hat all diese Situa-

Christine Marais, gebürtige Südafrikanerin und bereits arrivierte Künstlerin, fand in Namibia zusammen mit ihrem Mann Piet Marais, der als Geologe tätig wurde, in den frühen 70er Jahren ihre zweite Heimat. Dieses weite Land wurde ihre Werkstatt, ihr Atelier : Von Nord bis Süd, von Ost bis West durchstreifte und erkundete sie seine Städte und das Land, fasziniert von Geschichte, Tier- und Pflanzenwelt, von Berg und Tal. ln ihren Städtebildern von Swakopmund, Windhoek und Lüderitzbucht erinnert sie uns an 'Unser Erbe '. Wir wandern mit ihr durch die Namib und das Damaraland, wir erklettern den Waterberg, lernen dessen vielseitige Baumwelt kennen, fahren im Etoscha-Park mit ihr von Wasserstelle zu Wasserstelle und staunen über Fauna und Flora, die sie einmalig schildert. Die lebendige Atlantikküste so-

wie die geheimnisvolle Welt der Dünen lässt die Künstlerin uns neu erleben. Mithilfe großartiger Illustrationen in den Büchern 'Passage through time' und 'Land shapes ' ermöglicht Christine Marais dem Betrachter Zugang zu der faszinierenden Urgeschichte

Kinder sind teilweise zusammen in eine Klasse gegangen. Resi Henrichsens jüngster Sohn Arne wurde mit

Frau Müselers jüngster Tochter Christine eingeschult, und Frau Müselers Sohn Alois besuchte gemeinsam mit

Resi Henrichsens Sohn Erik die Klasse. Beide Damen sind aus Swakopmunder Treibholz geschnitzt, das

Wind, Wetter und salziges Meerwasser über viele Jahre abgeschliffen und in einen Brillanten verschönert

...das wünschten sich Annegret, Christine, Bärbel, und Alois zur 80. Geburtstagsfeier von ihrer Mutter Wiltrud Fledersbacher (heute Müseler). Nach ihrer Schulausbildung an der DHPS und in Hermannsburg absolvierte die auf der Farm Friedland bei Maltahöhe aufgewachsene Jubilarin eine Schneiderlehre in Braunschweig. 1958 arbeitete sie bei Kock & Schmidt in Windhoek, ein Jahr später heiratet sie Erwin Fledersbacher, der im Baugewerbe tätig war. Mit ihm lebte sie in Keetmanshoop, am Hardapdamm, in Usakos und seit 1976 in Swakopmund. Wiltrud Müseler war, obwohl sie vier Kinder hatte, immer berufstätig: in Mariental und Karibib als Heimleiterin und in Swakopmund als Wirtschaftsleiterin, zuerst im Senior Meisiekoshuis, dann im Haus Romi und schließlich im

Wiltrud Müseler mit ihren Brüdern Horst (links) und Wilfried Etzold an ihrem 80. Geburtstag. Foto: Denize Nasilowski dir auf diesem Wege Privatschülerheim. Ihr Mann verstarb sagen, dass wir sehr 1980, und 14 Jahre froh sind, dich zu später heiratete sie haben. Du wirst geKurt Müseler, mit dem braucht, geliebt, gesie bis zum heutigen schätzt, weil’s nieTag in der Namib- mand gibt, der dich ersetzt. Gesundheit, Straße Nr. 10 wohnt. Glück und eine Bitte: Eine Strophe des Geburtstagsgedichts, das Bleib noch lang in ihre Kinder verlasen, uns’rer Mitte.” lautet: “Wir möchten

haben. Mögen die beiden liebenswürdigen Damen noch lange glitzern und funkeln.

Von Böhms kleiner Bohne zur Bürgermeisterfrau “Bleib noch lang in unserer Mitte”

Die noch 79jährige Resi Henrichsen, wie man sie kennt. Foto: Privat tionen großartig gemeistert und war eine würdevolle Bürgermeisterfrau. Ist ihr je ein Dank für ihre Rolle in der Zeit ausgesprochen worden? Seine große Leidenschaft war eine jährliche Safari in eine der abgelegenen Ecken des Landes. Leider endete

die Safari Mitte 1992 auf tragische Weise, und Resi stand allein da. Das temporeiche Leben kam abrupt zu einem Ende, in Swakopmund wehten die Flaggen auf Halbmast. Ihr großer Freundeskreis und die Familie haben sie getragen. Lutz Hecht

unseres Landes. Der Malerinnengruppe ' Desert Painters ', die Christine Marais selbst ins Leben rief, bleibt die einmalige Künstlerin in steter Erinnerung. Erste Starthilfen, viele gute Hinweise, Ermunterung und Tips, die sie geduldig jedem gab, bleiben allen unvergessen.

Aus dem überreichen Schatz ihres Schaffens kann während der Retrospektive in der Woermannhaus-Galerie nur ein begrenzter Blick auf ihr Werk geboten werden. Eine mit Liebe und Bedacht zusammengestellte Ausstellung ihrer Töchter Nicky und Anne-Louise zeugt von

Christine Marais - bewundert, geliebt und unvergessen Zigarettenkippen sind doch kein Unrat! der Achtung und innigen Bindung zu ihrer Mutter, der Künstlerin Christine Marais. Dr. Roger Swart wird die Gedenkausstellung am 7. März um 17:00 Uhr eröffnen. Zu besichtigen ist die Ausstellung bis zum 7. April. Traudel Göthje

So ist es doch, liebe Leser: Die meisten Raucher sehen Zigarettenkippen gar nicht als Müll an, sonst würden sie sie doch nicht so achtlos auf die Straße oder den Bürgersteig werfen, oder? Das Village Cafè in der Innenstadt hat sich etwas Nettes ausgedacht, um diese schlechte Angewohn-

heit von Rauchern zu vermindern. An der Straßenlampe vor dem Eingang des Cafès befindet sich eine große Blechdose mit Sand, und die Raucher werden auf einem Plakat am Lampenpfahl dazu aufgefordert, ihre Kipen in diesem Behälter zu deponieren. Foto: Susann Kinghorn

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BOOKKEEPING TRAINING COURSES FOR BEGINNERS IN SWAKOPMUND Hands-on practical and computer based bookkeeping courses are available three times per week in the afternoon or morning for the duration of one month. Classes are limited to 10 students who will be taught on the Sage One Accounting by Sage Pastel accounting package. Qualifying and successful students will receive a certificate and may possibly be placed with external clients alternatively be offered employment at Seelenbinder Consulting, focussing on accounting, tax, payrolls, business consulting, due diligence, mergers and acquisitions and competition board submissions. Costs: N$11,500 including VAT. Payment plans are available for qualifying students at N$1,150.00 per month for a period of twelve months. Terms and conditions apply. New courses start at the beginning of each calendar month. For bookings and more information please contact Joyce at 064 40 66 73 or email joyce.e@seelenbinderconsulting.com. NAMIBIA SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING a division of SEELENBINDER CONSULTING

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Education Officer: English Secondary Level One vacancy: (Two year fixed contract) Duty station: Tamariskia Centre - Swakopmund Essential Functions: · Manages and coordinates the English Language centre activities under the School Development Programmes of the Rössing Foundation · Maintaining and developing strategies with schools, Ministry of Education and the Rössing Foundation in order to achieve quality English results. · Aiming at providing quality English educational services to schools resulting in better skills and knowledge transfer and improved English outcomes. · Assisting teachers and learners in optimising their commitment to learning through available technologies aimed at acquiring better knowledge and skills inEnglish. · Mentoring teachers, coaching, and co-teaching in English disciplines · Facilitates and implements the Afternoon Development Programme in conjunction with English teachers. · Professionally documents experiences of the teachers and learner support programme. Qualification and Experience: · A Graduate Bachelor Degree in Education with specialisation in English. · At least 10 years experience in Education provision of which 5 years should be the management of English language · Excellent verbal, written, presentable, analytical and organisational skills. Expected Competencies: · Leadership: Motivates and empowers others in order to reach own, subject and institutional goals · Planning and Execution: Organisers, plans activities and resources in order to maximise outcomes. · Quality Orientation: Create awareness of schools, Ministerial and Rössing Foundation goals towards science and follow through to ensure that quality and standards in science provision are not compromised. · Strategic: Demonstrate a broad based view of educational provision, policies, guidelines and activities so that long term impact is realised If you are interested, please submit your curriculum vitae and proof of your qualification with a covering letter to: Accountant HR, Private Bag 13214, Windhoek, Namibia The Rössing Foundation offers competitive conditions of employment. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted Closing Date: 20 March 2015

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Toyota Gives Auris A Visual And Sensory Boost Geneva 2015 The Toyota Auris range as shown at the Geneva Motor Show, has been extensively revised for 2015 to increase its appeal to a wider range of customers. Refreshed exterior and interior styling is the core change. In the cabin the focus is on

higher levels of sensory quality, using premium quality trims and finishes. Additional mea-

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2009 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9 TDI, 112 000 km

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pension have improved handling, comfort and driver involvement. Internationally, Auris

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Toyota Hilux 2.5 D4D 4x4, 30 000 km

also becomes the recipient of a new fourcylinder, direct-injection 1.2-litre turbocharged engine. This additional powertrain option, however, will not be available in Southern Africa at this time. Our local engine line-up remains as is with both hybrid and normally-aspirated petrol powered options. The big news is the refreshed exterior styling presents a newlook front and rear, giving Auris a more prestigious and sophisticated road presence. In profile the new styling generates longer overhangs, improving the overall balance of the design and leading the eye in a sweeping line from the front Toyota emblem to the rear lamp cluster.

A new shark fin roof antenna and 16 and 17inch alloy wheel designs add further impact. To the rear, the lower half of the car has been completely redesigned, again to add visual emphasis to the vehicle's broad stance. The width of the deeper, more muscular bumper design is amplified by the location of reflector lamp housings at the furthest edges and by a thin chrome trim line. The rear lamp clusters use LED light guide technology, giving Auris its own, distinctive lighting signature. On board, the sensory quality of the cabin has been significantly raised with a redesigned dashboard, upgraded quality trims and surface finishes as well as a new 4.2-inch colour

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2011 Toyota Land Cruiser 2012 Toyota Fortuner 3.0 D4D A/T 4x4, 70 000km 4.0 V6 87000 km

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TFT multi-information screen (on all hybrids and higher grade models). The driver's instrument binnacle has a stronger, more sporting design with deepdished tachometer and speedometer dials either side of a new 4.2-inch colour TFT multiinformation screen. The 2015 Auris range further benefits from suspension and steering revisions to improve ride comfort, handling and driver involvement. Numerous measures have also been introduced NVH transmitted into the cabin. Details of the upgraded Auris range will be disclosed closer to its local launch later this year.

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Volvo Cars unveils new V60 D5 Twin Engine Special Edition in Geneva · The new V60 D5 Twin Engine expands Volvo Cars' class-leading plug-in hybrid technology range · Special Edition of just 500 cars will celebrate the introduction · Follows in the footsteps of the V60 D6 Twin Engine - the # 1 selling plug-in hybrid in the premium segment

Volvo Cars has unveiled a D5 Twin Engine Special Edition of its bestselling V60 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid. The new car will take the established Volvo Cars plug-in hybrid solution to a wider audience. "We were the first car maker to develop and produce a dieselbased plug-in hybrid powertrain with the launch of the Volvo V60 D6 in 2012. Since then we have been working on further refining our inno-

vative approach to electrification and hybrid powertrains, as can be seen in our brand new Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine which is just entering fullscale production. With the launch of the V60 D5 Twin Engine Special Edition we are broadening our Twin Engine product range," said Dr. Thomas Müller, Vice President Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering at Volvo Car Group. The Volvo V60 D5

Twin Engine will deliver 120kW via the combustion engine and about 50 kW from its 11.2 kWh Lithium-ion battery pack using the same proven configuration used in the V60 D6 Twin Engine. This translates to a maximum driveline power output of approximately 171kW when the electric motor and diesel engine are working simultaneously. "We decided to offer a special edition of the V60 D5 Twin Engine to cele-

brate the growing success and continued roll-out of our Twin Engine product range. We are one of few car makers that deliver a true no compromise driving experience combining the benefits

of pure electric drive, high performance and great fuel economy," added Dr. Thomas Müller. The Special Edition is delivered with Crystal White exterior paint, 19-inch wheels and glossy

black exterior detailing. Inside, the car is equipped with a black headliner and piano black trim. The Volvo V60 D5 Special Edition will also feature the unique Blond sport seat upholstery with decorative white stitching as

seen in our Volvo Ocean Race editions. Just 500 examples of the special edition model will be built, while a regular Volvo V60 D5 Twin Engine will be more widely available later this spring.

Lexus LF-SA Concept Wows at Geneva Last year marked the 25 anniversary of the very first Lexus, the 2 LS400 saloon. To celebrate this milestone, Lexus challenged ED , its European design studio, to create a concept of an ultra-compact (sub-B-segment) urban 2+2 model. th

The result is the LF-SA Concept, which is shown for the first time at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. Exploring unexpected territory for the brand in a powerful, emotional execution the LF-LC Concept graphically illustrates Lexus's passion for upcoming design trends. It's also very much a driver-focused vehicle, reflecting Lexus's vision that in a future world where technology and virtual experiences are expected to hold more sway, the real driving experience could become the u l t i m a t e l u x u r y. Taking that insight as inspiration, the new concept presents an audacious interpretation of Lexus's Lfinesse design philosophy, while never losing sight of the requirement for driving pleasure - a quality that will always be a defining element of Lexus's progressive

luxury. The LF-SA Concept captures the freedom of weekend escapes in everyday city driving, exploring a future in which Lexus drivers will still be able to enjoy the real-life luxury of driving themselves, while at the same time benefiting from the last word in on-board connectivity, infotainment and safety. Even the colour scheme

reflects a spirit of adventure: the Stellar Silver exterior finish is a reference to space exploration and the interior is inspired by the spectacle of a solar eclipse. Exterior design The Lexus designers were able to keep the LF-SA Concept's exterior dimensions down to a neat 3 400mm long, 1 700mm wide and 1 430mm high, the kind of

compact packaging that is essential for genuine city car manoeuvrability and agility. The highly sculpted surfacing is the result of a more challenging, Time in Design styling approach, in which perceptions of the vehicle change when it is viewed from different angles. The latest expression of the Lexus spindle grille sees an angular pattern radiating from the central Lexus emblem, developing from a twodimensional graphic to a powerful three-dimen-

sional form that strongly influences the front wings and side bodywork, reinforcing the car's wide, planted stance. Powerful undercutting above the wheel arches, particularly at the rear, emphasises the contrast between the concave and convex surfaces, giving the design its specific proportions and amplifying the sense of dynamism and forward motion. The spindle grille shape is clearly referenced in the angular, doublestepped rear styling, which incorporates Lshaped lamp clusters in a flying buttress design. Further Lexus signatures, such as the arrowhead motif, are evident throughout, for example in the design of the daytime running lights. Interior design Despite its very compact exterior dimensions, the LF-SA Concept has a surprisingly spacious interior. Key to this quality is the designers' "manipulation of lightness", witnessed, for instance, in the sweeping dashboard, which

reinforces the width of the cabin. It is common for city vehicles only to carry one person most of the time, and the 2+2 cabin layout gives clear priority to the driver. The driver's seat is fixed and the steering wheel and pedals are adjustable, bringing the vehicle to the driver rather than vice-versa. The front passenger seat, h o w e v e r, i s s l i d e adjustable to allow ac-

cess to the rear. The duality of function which gives precedence to the driver is supported by an interior design that uses space, materials and volume to create two distinct, overlapping elliptical areas within the cabin. The infotainment system includes a hologram-style digital display incorporated in the instrument binnacle and a wide-angle headup display.

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VACANCY ACCOUNTANT/BOOKKEEPER PERFORMANCE AREAS: · Petty Cash Control: manage Cash floats, reconciliations and allocations. · Manage Creditors and Debtors · Payroll administration · Financial reporting and budgeting · Processing of all Accounting functions JOB REQUIREMENTS: · Namibian Citizen with code B Driver's License. · Excellent Computer skills: Pastel, Excel, Innkeeper · Minimum of 5 years experience in Accounting · Knowledge of the Hospitality Industry · Grade 12 and tertiary education Applicant will be required to work long hours and be a motivated team player who would be required to process accounts and handle all Accounting administration. Regular financial reporting and financial forecasting will be essential. Cape Cross Lodge is situated 120km north of Swakopmund or 55km north of Henties Bay, so a live-in opportunity at the lodge is required for the successful candidate. Applicants can submit their CV's to: gm@capecross.org or fax: 064/694013 Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATES LYING FOR INSPECTION In terms of Section 35(5) of Act 66 of 1965 notice is hereby given that copies of the liquidation and distribution accounts (first and final, unless otherwise stated) in the estates specified below will be open for the inspection of all persons interested therein for a period of 21 days (or longer if specially stated) from the date specified or from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be the latter and at the offices of the Master and Magistrates as stated. Should no objection there-to be lodged with the Master concerned during the specified period, the executor will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts. Estate No: 109/2013 WHK Master’s Office - Windhoek. Surname: Gantz Christian names: Horst Emil Id no: 381010 0096 8. Last address: No.21 Wa t e r b a n k S t re e t , Kramersdorf, Swakopmund. Christian names and surname of surviving spouse: Ilse Irmgard Clara Johanna Gantz First and Final Liquidation & Distribution Account. Magistrate’s Office: Swakopmund. Dated at 13 February 2015 AHRENS & ASSOCIATES Legal Practitioners, Shop 2, An Der Waterkant Building No.15 Tobias Hainyeko Street P O Box 1856 Tel: 064 - 404064 Fax: 064 - 405540 Swakopmund E-mail: hawk@iway.na (Ref: GAN1/0001)

Vacancy Nictus (Pty) Ltd has a culture of excellence and therefore strives to deliver quality, value and service in the furniture industry to the advantage of all stakeholders. To succeed continuously we acknowledge the importance of our personnel and therefore strive to be a preferred employer. Currently we have vacancies for the following:

Debt Collection Clerk Walvis Bay Purpose of the position: • Effective collection of all accounts that are in arrears Qualification and knowledge: • Grade 12 • Drivers license • At least two years' experience in debt collections • Verbal and written proficiency in English, Afrikaans & one indigenous language The following will be to the advantage of applicants: • Knowledge of the furniture industry • MS Office literate Skills: • Basic knowledge of accounting • Must be firm in conflict situations Attributes: • Customer orientated • Passionate • Accurate • Honest Key performance areas: • Follow up and collection of accounts in arrears • Comprehensive client credit checks • Administrative completion of transactions • Invoicing Namibians that comply to the above mentioned requirements, are invited to apply by submitting their CV, certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to: The Manager Nictus (Pty) Ltd E-mail: nicwal@nictus.com.na Closing date: 15 March 2015 Only candidates on the shortlist will be contacted. No documents will be returned. The Nictus group and its subsidiaries honor the letter and spirit of the Namibian affirmative action and employment equity legislation.

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Assistant Stock Control Officer – Walvis Bay Purpose of the position: • Assist in complete control over the receiving, storage and distribution functions of stock Qualification and knowledge: • Grade 12 • Drivers license • At least two years experience in stock control The following will be to the advantage of applicants: • Knowledge of the furniture industry • MS Office literate Skills: • Ability to negotiate & persuade • Verbal and written proficiency in English and Afrikaans Attributes: • Customer orientated • Passionate • Honest Key performance areas: • Overseeing the correct handling and storage of all stock items • Customer contact and care • Administrative completion of relevant documentation • Complete and maintain all stock price tickets • Regular sectional stock takes • General maintenance and tidiness of all store areas Namibians that comply to the above mentioned requirements, are invited to apply by submitting their CV, certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to: The Manager Nictus (Pty) Ltd E-mail: nicwal@nictus.com.na Closing date: 15 March 2015

Only candidates on the shortlist will be contacted. No documents will be returned. The Nictus group and its subsidiaries honour the letter and spirit of the Namibian affirmative action and employment equity legislation.

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WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME CONSENT: Self Catering Unit ON ERF NO: 1106 TOWNSHIP: Walvis Bay STREET: Nangolo Mbumba Drive, 243. 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 Self Catering on the site. Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Rooms 101 & 119, Civic Centre, Walvis Bay.

5 x Salespersons – Walvis Bay Purpose of the position: • Selling of furniture and household appliances • Customer care and after sales service Qualification and knowledge: • Grade 12 • Drivers license • At least two years experience in sales The following will be to the advantage of applicants: • Knowledge of the furniture industry • Knowledge of applicable computer programmes Skills: • Ability to negotiate & persuade • Verbal and written proficiency in English, Afrikaans& one indigenous language Attributes: • Customer orientated • Passionate e Key performance areas: • New customer canvassing and follow-up • Follow-up and completion of sales transactions • Administrative completion of relevant documentation • Customer service Namibians that comply to the above mentioned requirements, are invited to apply by submitting their CV, certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to: The Operations Manager Nictus (Pty) Ltd E-mail: nicwal@nictus.com.na Closing date: 15 March 2015 Only candidates on the shortlist will be contacted. No documents will be returned. The Nictus group and its subsidiaries honour the letter and spirit of the Namibian affirmative action and employment equity legislation.

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 March 2015. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT(S): Phillemon N Eino, P. O. Box 1913, Walvis Bay

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DR JAMES AND DR LOVEMOREBANDA IS BACK AGAIN Here now in Walvis Bay with very powerful medicine for various problems and diseases. Peaceful marriage protection of witchcraft from body and house. Remove of tokoloshe, work, love, promotions at work, produce babies, nightmare problems, bring back lost lovers, unfinished jobs by other doctors. Come and experience wonderful miracle happenings in your life. Consultation fee is N$ 100.00 Contact: 081 740 0285 081 043 7612 Sundays by appointment

HIRE / RENT: Tents, Tables and Chairs for hire/rent in Swakopmund. For out of Swakopmund special arrangements can be done. Contact: 081 323 9402 JOSEF DRIVING SCHOOL Swakopmund: We offer driving lessons for N$90 per hour or pay for more than 10 hours for N$90 per hour and get one hour free!!! N$150 for natis test. Professional, friendly and patient instructor - failing is not an option. Contact: 081 418 3595 or 081 296 9477

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

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MALAKIA PROPERTY TO LET VINETA EXT 15 Bachelor flat Garage N$4500.00 W/ Incl

A complex of flats in Narraville offers to let residential units comprising 2 Bedroom flats with open plan kitchen and dining room, complete with are shower and toilet. For more information, please contact the property manager on: 0813877330 / 0818432686 / 0811462033 Two BACHELOR FLATS to Rent Narraville Close to police station. In-built cupboards, shared garage and secure wall. Price: N$2900, include water. Electricity is prepaid Deposit N$ 1500 compulsory. Available immediately. Contact: 081 23 93 529 OFFICE to let In Klimas Building Swakopmund Tobias Hainyeko 9-11 Tel: 064 402 105 TO RENT Walvis - Narraville: 2 Bedroom flat, shower, toilet with open plan kitchen. No garage. N$4000.00 per month + deposit N$2500.00. Immediately available. Mrs Esnalie: 081 454 5061 TO RENT: Fairways 1 bedroom flat with bathroom, kitchen / lounge. W/E incl. Alarm. No garage. N$ 4 500.00 p/m Immediately available. Contact: 081 147 7626

MAHETAGO 1Bedroom,bathroom Kitchen N$2800.00 W/incl Prepaid electricity JABULANI Bachelor flat N$3000.00 W/L Incl Single person 1bedroom, bathroom, Open-plan kitchen, Garage N$3000.00 W/L Incl OLWETWENI Inside room N$1495.00 W/L Incl Outside room Bathroom N$1900.00 W/ Incl Outside room Bathroom N$2300.00 W/Incl 1bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen N$3600.00 W/L Incl MONDESA 1Bedroom,bathroom Kitchen N$2800.00 W/L Incl Malakia: 081 297 7253 Email: malakiaproperties@yah oo.com TE HUUR: Narraville 2x2 slaapkamer woonstel, met ingeboude stoof, buite braai. W/L ingsl. N$ 4 500.00 p/m Kontak: 081 291 0425 TO RENT: Bachelor flat in Narraville Sunbird Str 35 N$ 2 600.00 p/m Deposit upfront. W/E incl. Contact Mrs Ndara: 081 591 7777 TO RENT: Narraville 2 bedroom flat to rent with out plan kitchen, bathroom (toilet & shower) Immediately available. N$ 4 000.00 p/m N$ 2 000.00 deposit. Contact: 081 341 9834 Quiet and safe area. FLAT TO RENT: Kuisebmond, Volstruis Str 3 bed, 1 badkamer, oop plan, tandem garage, small courtyard. N$ 5 000.00 p/m Deposit. Contact: 081 481 1283

TO RENT: Kuisebmond rental house available immediately: Namport side/oshivelo str 2 bedroom house, With a 2 car garage, Store Room/bedroom W/E excl. N$ 3500.00 + Deposit Call: Mia 081 2174334 Or David 081 4212679 Swakopmund CBD Fully Furnished Flat: Top Floor with Balcony and Beautiful View 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Double Garage N$ 11,000.00 Phone 081-247 3026 TO RENT: Fairways 1 bedroom flat with bathroom, kitchen / lounge. W/E incl. Alarm, no garage. N$ 4 500.00 p/m Immediately available. Contact: 081 147 7626. TO RENT Mahetago: Inside rooms, 1st room with built in cupboards and bathroom @ N$2500, 2nd room @N$2000 and 3rd room N$ 1200 Tenants share bathroom. Kitchen for all tenants. 085 310 1660 TO RENT: Flat to rent in Kabeljou area, Mola Mola Cresent Street ERF 3574/31 Big bedroom open plan kitchen and free garage all with G4S alarm. W/E incl. N$ 3 000.00 Available immediately. Contact: 081 413 1320 TO RENT VINETA: 4 bedrooms, free standing house, 2 bathrooms, open plan kitchen, built in braai, 4 garages, laundry room, lovely big yard and beautiful garden. Close proximity to shopping centres in Vinetta. N$ 12,000 per month. Available 1 March 2015. Call Bridget@ 0811501262. TO RENT Vineta: Bachelor flat, Open plan kitchen / Living room. Fully furnished. W/E Incl. N$4000.00p/m + deposit. Contact: 081 435 9283 TO RENT Near Woerman Brock Mondesa Swakopmund: 3 Bedroom house, 2 bathrooms with garage. N$6400.00 Water Incl. 1 Bedroom flat, BIC. With garage for rent. N$3750.00 W+L Incl. Contact: 081 261 8487

TUKA PROPERTIES CC TO LET Ocean View ·Brand new 3 bedrooms house, 2 Bathrooms, Open plan Kitchen, double garage and alarm. N$ 10 000 excl. water with prepaid electricity. Available 1 April Vineta ·One bedroom flat, one bathroom, Open plan kitchen and a garage. N$ 5000.00 Water & Electricity Exclusive. Mondesa Oletweni Bachelor Flat with toilet and shower N$2000.00 including water with prepaid electricity. Available now ·Bachelor flat with toilet and shower for N$ 2200.00 Water and Electricity inclusive available 1 April ·Spacious 1 bedroom flat with BIC, with kitchen and sitting room and shower for N$ 3500 incl water with prepaid electricity. Available now For more info call 081 241 5447 064-461217 X 2 bachelor flats to Rent in Narraville, Ext.1 In-built cupboards, shared garage, geyser, secure wall. 2900, Include water. Electricity is prepaid Available from 1st March 2015. Deposit 1500 compulsory. Contact: 081 23 93 529 TO RENT Mondesa next to Woermann Brock: 1 big bedroom, big Kitchen, big Toilet. W/E incl. N$3000.00p/m Immediately available. Contact: 081 272 9634 TO RENT: Walvis Bay Hermes Opposite Duneside School Modern 2 bedroom flat with BIC, fitted kitchen with BIC, oven/stove, big lounge, shower/toilet. N$ 6 000.00 p/m W/E incl. Deposit neg. Available 01 April 2015 Contact: 081 149 4669 081 399 1823 TO RENT: 1 Big room to rent with a shower and toilet inside at Kuisebmond, Lukas Ashipala Str, no 4445. N$ 1 600.00 p/m W/E excl. Pre paid electricity. Contact: 081 147 7648 081 251 9754 TO RENT: 2X NEWLY BUILD FLATS IN MEERSIG / LAGOON QUIET AREA. AVAILABLE 1 APRIL 2015. 1.Flat 1 includes 1x BIC bedroom, bathroom, BIC open plan kitchen with lounge, garage & alarm. N$4,250.00 incl electricity. Deposit to be paid 2.Flat 2 includes 2x BIC bedroom, bathroom, BIC open plan kitchen with lounge, garage & alarm. N$4,750.00 . Pre-paid electricity Contact: 081 455 8333

PROPERTIES FOR SALE ELEGANCIA INVESTMENTS CC Swakopmund Extension 23 House for sale: 3 bed, 2 bath, open plan kitchen / lounge and garage. N$ 1 500 000.00 Exciting new development starting April 2015 in Narraville 2 bedroom flat, bathroom, kitchen/lounge and parking space. Starting from N$ 540 000.00 Few left selling like hot cakes!!! Book yours to avoid disappointments. Contact: 081 866 9480 TE KOOP Vineta - Swakopmund Ext.8 2 Huise op 1 Erf , size 982m² 1ste huis: 4 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers (one on-suite), sit/eet/studeer kamer. Kombuis. 3 Garages. Binne en buite braai. BIC. Eie Groot Tuin. 2de huis: Dubbelverdieping, bo 3 slaapkamers, 2 badkamers (one on-suite). BIC, Balcon. Onder het 'n gaste toilet, oopplan pragtige kombuis met sitkamer en binne braai. 1 groot garage. Buite bediende kamer, eie jaarts. Klein tuin en ingang. Alles is loop afstand van die waterfront af. N$3miljoen Excl transfer costs. Geen kommissie Kontak: 081 786 0089

Urgently Looking for any industrial plots/property in Walvis Bay for cash & pre-approved buyers. Claudia 0811277783 WALVIS BAY 1 BED, FULLY FURNISHED FLATS WITH RENTAL INCOME OF N$ 5 000-00 P/M. A RARE FIND AT N$ 695 000-00. YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOOSE! CLAUDIA 0816051984

SELLING YOU HOME??? Get the price you want. No negotiating with buyers. No agent commissions. RENTING YOUR HOME??? Get the price you want. No negotiating with tenants. No agent commissions. Contact: 081 673 2664

PROPERTIES FOR SALE Kurt Grunschloss 6th Street West Lagoon Walvis Bay, Namibia Cell: 081 242 6713 E-mail: propertypowerwvb @gmail.com LIST YOUR PROPERTY TODAY AT ONLY 3% COMMISSION AT YOUR SOLE AGENT

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OP SKOU privaat besigteging 2% kommisie uitgesluit PRYSE BO 2MILJOEN PRYSE ONDER 2M SLEGS 3% UITGESLUIT *Fairways N$3,5m 450m² dubbelverdieping 4 kamers, 3 bad, ooplan kombuis braai en leefarea Kantoor, speelkamer, stoorkamer. En 4 garages so te se nuut. * Fairways N$990 000 meenthuis 2 bed 1 bad 1 garage met erf in cc. *Dorp N$2,2m 5 bed huis,5 garages Woonstel op 1250m² erf met binne swembad *Lagoon N$1,6m Nuwe meenthuis in klein kompleks Luuks 3 bed 2 bad, binnebraai en 2 garages of te huur N$9000 *Naby skole N$1,3m, 3 bed, 2 bad,3 garages op 1050m² erf *Hermes N$1,5 4 bed,2 bad, met skool Op hoek erf. *Hermes N$1,7m dubbel verdieping 4 bed 3 bad, 2 garages *Swakop Venita by winkels N$1,1m woonstel 3 bed, 2½ bad en garage en parkeering. *Dolfyn en Langstrand N$1,3m see uitsig woonstel met meubels 3 bed, 2 bad 2 garages. *N$1,5m Seefront woonstel 3 bed, 2 bad, 2 garages *N$ 2m Seefront erf 500m² *Namibia agent vir mspd landgoed ontwikkeling woonstelle vanaf N$569 900 Oordragkoste ingesluit www.burheinestate.com *Fairways te huur N$7000 meenthuis 3 bed, 2½bad, 2garages. KURT GRUNSCHLOSS 0812426713 Propertypowerwvb@gm ail.com

Contact Remax for all your property needs! Our friendly agents standing by whether you are selling or buying. Give us a call! Ongwediva 065 238 342 / 081 279 2525 Swakopmund 064 464 033 / 081 870 9950 Walvis Bay 064 212 440 / 081 605 1984

PROPERTIES FOR SALE Coming Soon!! New Seafront 5km from Walvisbay town centre on the road to Swakop” · 205 Residential units, each selling from N$ 610 000-00. Each with own plot & walking distance from the sea! · 4 General Residential plots, 1730m² - 2840m² from N$ 2 210 000-00 each ·4 Business Plots, 2192m² - 3829m² from N$ 3 195 000-00 each Don't delay book yours today!! Claudia 0816051984 DAPHNE SWANEPOEL PROPERTIES SWAKOPMUND www.dsprop.com FARMS FOR SALE GOBABIS/OMAHEKE DISTRICT CATTLE AND GAME FARM (Waiver in place until 19th March) 5087Ha, 22 camps, 4 boreholes, 6 dams, GVA 1/13, 4 bedr house plus a flat, rainfall 450mm, Completely game fenced N$18,955,000 (Pty Reg) Please call: Daphne Swanepoel 0811299799 Brian Basson 0812228832 Dieter Muller 0813028813

OMARURU PEACEFUL LIVING 23 Ha plot with 1 km river border, Very good borehole, Solar system and MUCH MORE… N$2.680.000-00 GOGGA 0818709950 gogga.remaxatlantic@iw ay.na FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR

WALVIS BAY 20 4505

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TO RENT Eco Village Dolphin Park: 2 Bedroom flat to rent, all rooms with BIC. Bathroom, Open plan kitchen with BIC and stove, open plan lounge. Fully furnished. Garage and DSTV. N$9000.00 + deposit, Water Incl, prepaid electricity. Contact: 081 673 2664

TAMARISKIA 2Bedrooms bic, bathroom Kitchen and Lounge N$5500.00 W/L Excl

TO LET : One bedroom flat for single person with sober habits. No garage available. No pets allowed N$3500-00 pm + full deposit. W&E included. Contact : Jolandi 0812897713

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HOUSE TO RENT Narraville - Walvis: A 4 bedroom house available to rent with built-in cupboards in al 4 rooms. 2 Toilets with showers. Big kitchen with built-in cupboards and stove. The house is very spacious and ideal for a big family. The house is next to Makarios Supermarket and situated at 50 Evergreen Street. There are no garages. Rent: N$6000. Per month (water incl.) Prepaid electricity is installed. Deposit will be required. Contact: 081 360 7641

HAGE HEIGHT Bachelor flat Garage N$3850.00 W/L Incl Single person only

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LIGHT INDUSTRIAL A rare find. Vacant corner plot – zone Industrial size 5200 m² N$ 6 8 mill MEERSIG Brand new home nearing completion, final finishes (tiles, cupboards and light fittings) can be chosen by the buyer. N$ 1 800 000 neg.

JOEY 081 129 3293

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Hage Heights Swakopmund · 3 Bedrooms house, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, lounge, dining room and small study room, 4 garages and 1- self containing bedroom with exterior access. N$ 3.3 mil VIneta · B & B 12 bedrooms. 7 x bedroom are en-suite 3x rooms outside sharing bathroom 1x a bar and dining area, living room, kitchens , entertainment area and 3 garages N$ 5 mil Vineta North- Ext 23 · 3 Bedrooms house, 2 Bathrooms, Open Plan Kitchen, Single Garage on a 500 m²Erf size for N$ 1, 450 000.00 Mondesa · (Near Woermannbrock) 3 bedroom house, 2 bathrooms, Living room, Kitchen, Study & garage N$ 980 000.00

Plot Ocean view · 600m² plot for sale for N$490 000.00 For more info call 081 241 5447 064-461217 MALAKIA PROPERTIES TAMARISKIA Plots and Plan From N$1mil ARANDIS Good Investment: 2bedrooms,bathroom, open-plan kitchen Plus: 2flats with 2bedrooms,bathroom Open-plan kitchen each Generate monthly income N$ 7500.00 N$560 000.00 BUSINESS FOR SALE 8Units, 2Offices, Entertainment cafe Size 2472m2 N$2.675mil Malakia 081 297 7253 Email:

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PROPERTIES FOR SALE ELEGANCE INVESTMENTS NARRAVILLE New exciting development starting April 2015 2 bed flats with kitchen, lounge, bathroom and parking bay. Prices starting from N$540 000. Hurry to avoid disappointment. Few left selling like hot cakes.! NARRAVILLE: Freestanding house for sale. 4 Bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, diningroom, 2 bathrooms, Two flats with rental income of N$6000. Triple garage, boundary wall. N$1 300 000. Contact: 081 866 9480

FOR SALE Mile 4 4- Shores · 3 Bedroom flat, Open plan kitchen BIC bathroom, one extra toilet, alarm system and garage for N$ 1.3 mil

· Mondesa Court - 2 bedroom flat, 2 bathrooms build in cupboards, lounge and kitchen with 1 garage. N$ 620 000.00

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FOR SALE: Vineta, Swakopmund 3 bedroom house, lounge, dining room, kitchen, garage plus bachelor flat. N$ 1 6 50 000.00 Long Beach 3 bedroom house, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, lounge, garage N$ 1 300 000.00 TO LET: Town, Central 3 bedroom newly built flat, open plan kitchen, lounge MOLA MOLA 3 bedroom fully furnished flat in a complex N$ 9 000.00 p/m Swakopmund, Vineta 2 bedroom apartment, open plan kitchen, lounge, courtyard, garage N$ 6 500.00 p/m We are urgently looking for industrial ervens ± 3000m² in the old area, Walvis Bay Please Contact Glenda: 081 147 5143

NEW DEVELOPMENT GRACEMERE FAIRWAYS, WALVIS BAY 16 x 3 bed unit with double Garage N$ 1 350 000-00 20 x 2 bed unit with double Garage N$ 1 220 000-00 10 x 2 bed unit with single Garage N$ 996 000-00 Don't miss out! Emily 0812930335 Saloom 0813821888

Walvis Bay Industrial Plots for sale 3100m² @ N$ 7 480 000-00 5200m² @ N$ 8 580 000-00 Claudia 0816051984

SWAKOPMUND DUNES N$ 690,000

One erf One Price Once! Marius: 081 6274061 É 064 – 404400

ARANDIS 3 bed, 2 bath house with garage N$ 625 000-00 2 bed, 1 bath house N$ 435 000-00 Vinothan 0811289388

Walvis Bay Weighbridge 2 x 412.5m² Warehouses for sale! N$ 3 646 250.00 each To avoid disappointment reserve yours now! Claudia 0816051984

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BUSINESS FOR SALE SHOP FOR SALE Internet Café For sale More info contact: 085 239 0860 BUSINESS FOR SALE SWAKOPMUND Running Concern N$350 000.00 Contact: 081 295 7542

PROPERTY TO RENT TO RENT: One bedroom house to rent in Kuisebmond Namport at N$2000 per month. Water included and sharing Electricity. Hot water. N$1000 deposit. House is in good condition. Need a responsible person. Contact Elsie at: .081 619 6795.

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 to buy: I am looking for an Electric keyboard / Piano. If you have on in a good condition, Contact Mrs Neumbo: 081 251 5898 Leon Kharuxab: Soek ry geleentheid van Swakopmund na Walvis bay en terug. Maandae tot Vrydae. Moet 7uur in die werk wees in Walvis en maak 5uur klaar. Kontak: 081 611 5446 081 346 8068 LOOKING FOR A ROOMMATE: Single lady looking for female roommate with sober habits to share 2 bed/ 2 bath flat. Centrally located. N$3800 w/e incl. Contact 0811221399 to view. Available 1 April 2015 WANTED: Looking for second hand fitness bicycle in good condition. Contact: 081 274 8343 WANTED: Swimming lessons for male adult. Contact: 081 286 4512

PROPERTIES WANTED WANTED : Looking for a house to rent in Swakopmund price range N$ 8 000 - N$ 15 000 Contact : Dewald 0817685060 TE HUUR GESOEK: Op soek na 2/3 slaapkamer huis met dubbel garage. Nie in kompleks of woonstelle nie. N$ 6 500.00 N$ 7 000.00 p/m In Walvisbaai, Meersig, Lagoon, Hermis of Central Town. Skakel Hannes: 081 262 7829 URGENT, VINETA Looking for a flat to let Looking for a single flat in Vineta (if possible with garage) and with closed walls to keep a dog. W/E incl. Or pre paid electricity. Im 58 German ± N$ 3 000.00 Contact: 081 573 6304 OP SOEK NA ERWE IN SWAKOPMUND Op soek na twee erwe in Swakopmund (naby nuwe Pro-Ed skool), ext 15, 16, 22 & 23 Skakel: 081 247 2232, geen agente. Opsoek na ‘n DUBBEL GARAGE om te huur vir 2 motors. Kontak: 081 214 9453

CARS FOR SALE: Opel Corsa Bakkie, very good condition Canopy, cd player New tyres, new battery, Inland vehicle, no rust! Model: 2004 Price: N$55 000 Contact: 0812519444 FOR SALE: 2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 Comfortline 41 000 km Silver Service plan Contact: 081 248 4374 081 292 6030 Bakkie for Sale Toyota hillux 2.7 Good condition with extras Model: 2006 price: NS 75 000.00 neg. John Deere Tractor For sale John Deere 4850 1987 model 4WD 4 Skaar 1.5 Slcher Price: NS 80 000

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FOR SALE Swakopmund: Fitness bicycle (home trainer) N$1300.00 Contact: 081 245 6288 FOR SALE:Yamaha electric organ N$ 1 500.00 Contact: 081 360 1442 FOR SALE: 1 x Behringer Gm108 15W practice AMP N$650.00 1 x Behringer electric guitar (stratocaster) N$1650.00 1 x Peavy studio pro 112 100W guitar AMP N$1850.00 1 x Logic 101CK cash register like new N$850.00 1 x King digital 38cm Colour TV 1 year old N$650.00 1 x Pop-corn maker machine N$175.00 Please contact: 081 756 5756 TE KOOP:Elekt. 260 Watt grassnyer plus elekt. Randsnyer. Goeie toestand N$ 1 300.00 vir beide. Kontak: 081 741 1170 FOR SALE: Bargains GWM 2L Petrol 2011 N$ 70 000.00 Nissan 2.5 Diesel 2x4 2013 N$ 160 000.00 Nissan 2.5 Diesel 4x4 N$ 240 000.00 2013 Navara 2.5 Diesel se 4x4 2013 N$ 370 000.00 Nissan Primaster Bus 1900 Diesel 2011 N$ 200 000.00 Nissan 2.5 Diesel 2x4 Difflock 2013 N$ 170 000.00 All prices negotiable Please contact Jacques 081 242 3606 jacques@proanglonam. com FOR SALE: 1x double bed base set N$ 2 500.00 1x double bed (Mattress + wooden frame) N$ 1 000.00 1x metallic fridge/freezer with water dispenser. N$ 3 500.00 1x HP Laptop with canon 4 in 1 printer / scanner. N$ 3 500.00 Please call to view: 081 337 3669

contact person: Pit Number: 0815678487 0815768481

FOR SALE: 2012 KIA OPTIMA 2.4 Sedan Automatic Call: 081-723-4831

FOR SALE: 2009 Model Mazda BT-50 2.6i 4x4. Single cab, cattle rails. Canopy also included. N$90 000.00(neg) Contact: 081 261 8487

FOR SALE 2006 Model Mitsubishi Pajero Exceed. 7 Seater. 3.5 Litr. Petrol V6 18 000km. In very good condition. N$130 000.00 Contact: 081 368 8259

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TRAILER FOOD TRAILER / CARAVAN FOR SALE: With Gas stove (cooking/frying), 3 Light bulbs, plug for freezer. In very good condition. N$35 000.00 In Swakopmund. Contact: 081 127 3249 081 386 2618

HOUSEHOLD/ FURNITURE FOR SALE: FURNITURE 1 x Double bed base set N$ 2500.00 1 x Double bed (wooden base & mattress) N$ 1000.00 1 x Defy Metallic Fridge/Freezer with water dispenser N$ 3500.00 1 x HP Laptop with Canon 4 in 1 Scanner/printer N$ 3500.00 Call 081 337 3669 to view.

We Turn Your Assets Into CASH! 064220387 0811475333

We Buy or Sell Furniture, Cars, anything of value

BOATS SKIBOAT FOR SALE

18vt Cat 2x 75 Mariner engines, Breakneck trailer, Canopy, Lifejackets, fishing rods, safety equipment, GPS fishfinder, fish hatches etc. Very good condition N$90,000 Neg. Cell: 081 140 0402 / 081 122 2151

GARDENING FOR SALE GARDENING COMPOST made from seaweed and 10 other ingredients 081 127 5442

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FOR SALE: Casio Electronic Keyboard CTK-3000, 3 years old. Excellent condition. N$1999.00 (Was N$2999.00) And Big lots of clothes (ladiesmedium and boys different sizes) Contact: 081 360 6478 064 407 118

CARS

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

ANIMALS FOR SALE

SWAKOPMUND We are urgently looking for Furnished and unfurnished houses and apartments, warehouse and office space to let as we have clients desperately looking for the above. Contact: Office: 064 405 226 Lisa: 081 629 6091

VACANCIES MERCHANDISER NEEDED FOR THE COAST Waldschmidt Eggs cc is looking to employ a merchandiser at the coast. The successful incumbent will need the following attributes: · Speak, read and write either English or Afrikaans fluently. · Have previous Merchandising Experience · Be of sober habits If you are interested, please fax or email your CV to the following: Fax: 061 ~ 236505 Email: eggs@mweb.com.na TAXI DRIVER: Looking for a taxi driver Sms name + address to 081 335 6901 for interview

TREASURE CHEST SWAKOPMUND Next to Woermann Brock Hardware Tel: 064 405 602 Cell: 081 210 0800 WE BUY AND SELL Quality Furniture, Hardware, Tools, Beds and Matrasses, Appliances, Electrical goods, Camping equipment, Jewellery, etc. Come negotiate a deal that suits your pocket!!!

PROPERTIES WANTED

FOR SALE MAKE: BMW 520D A/T SUNROOF; LEATHER SEATS; ABS MODEL: 2010 KM/READ: 160 000 FULL SERVICE RECORD ONE OWNER PRICE: N$ 195 900.00 CONTACT: 0811284990

ACCOMMODATION

VACANCY: Qualified & experienced Dental Assistant needed. Start April 2015 Email CV to: accounts@drfox.co Only short listed candidates will be contacted. VACANCY Baker/Confectioner needed 5 years experience 6 day week. Bring CV to: Probst Bakery Walvis Bay Tel: 202744 or fax SHORT CV to: 064-209704

TO HIRE

TO HIRE Infinity Bounce Jumping castle's to rent Big 3 in 1 is N$ 550.00 per day Standard N$ 400 per day Water slide N$ 300 per day. Please call 081 371 9956

SITUATION WANTED Ek is opsoek na huiswerk van Maandag tot Vrydag in Swakopmund of Rössmund. Kan onmiddelik begin. Kontak: 081 857 5499 Jong dame is opsoek na skoonmaak werk ek het graad 12 en n Sertifikaart in “Home-bas Care/Carer”. Kan dadelik begin in Swakopmund vir n volle week. Skakel: 081 497 5750 I am a 24 year old female looking for domestic work for 5 days a week, very urgently in Swakopmund. It can be any kind of work, baby sitting, ironing clothes, washing and cleaning. Contact: 081 584 5688 Ek is opsoek na werk van Maandag tot Vrydag kan kinders ook oppas. Baie dringend. Kontak: 081 248 9026 081 316 7740 Urgently looking for house work can also look after kids. I can also do hotel work or laundry. I am very hardworking and can work from Monday to Friday. Contact: 081 495 2075 Jambeka Petricia Kasaona:Looking for domestic work in Swakopmund or Lang-strand. Contact: 081 499 1074 081 681 3834 Ek is ‘n 36 jarige dame opsoek na huiswerk vir Maandag tot Vrydag. Ek is betroubaar en maak mooi skoon, stryk en kan kinders oppas. Ek het verwyssings u kan skakel en uitvind: 081 149 2155 waar ek gewerk het. Kontak: 081 677 5567 I am a 27 year old man with Grade 12, CE licence and a Valid PDP with 2 years experience, looking for employment as a truck driver or any other job that meets my experience. Ivan Mathe: 081 381 7322

TE KOOP: Jack Russel hondjies te koop, 4 reuntjies en 1 tefie. 7 weke oud. Moet nog inspuitings kry. N$400. Swakopmund. Skakel 0814419326.

I am a hardworking, friendly, disciplined and a fast learner. I am looking for any type of work in Swakopmund. I have experience in Office Admin and Computer work. I can also do baby 081 450 0006

ANIMALS budgies and laughing doves 081 127 5442

JOB WANTED: I am seeking welding work or painting work or any kind of work.081 209 3176

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Walvis Bay Golf Club News Beyerskloof 28 February

Beyers Truter, King of Pinotage wine kept his promise of last year and was back with another stunner event in Walvis Bay. Flying specially from Cape Town to join a very special Golf Club in Namibia with special members he stayed a few days and entertained his customers. Many usual players had other commitments over the weekend, but we still managed to attract a handsome field of 50 players. Players received Beyerskloof Pinotage wine with the compliments of Namibia Wine Merchants on registration, a gift that was very welcome in the cold weather that awaited the field. Duane Sanders and Pieter Heunis started well on 20 points each on the first nine holes, but it was Morne Roux and Anton van Rensburg that was

well ahead on the turn on 22 points each. Andre Burger, still to win something in many years, also started well on 19 points, but as Morne says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;You aint gonna make it.â&#x20AC;? Andre thought he had the competition in his pocket after he completed his round on a welldeserved 40 points, but got bad news as the rest entered the club. Beyers had many bottles magnum wine as prizes and all players had their eyes on that. Morne Roux, playing from 5 handicap walked away with top honours on 42 points. Very good round from that handicap. Well done Morne. 1st Morne Roux 42 points, 2nd Anton van Rensburg 42 points, 3rd Andre Burger 40, 4th Peet Botha 40, 5th

SQUASH NOTES

Coastal summer league

The past week or two has really taken its toll on the game, with quite a few players either getting sick or having to withdraw due to injury. Sickness is not too bad, but injury just sucks, as it can mean a probable long layoff. Good luck you guys and hope you're back on the courts soon. The scores for 25 February were, as follows:Group A: Leslie Bosman vs Dylan Spencer 2 - 0. Stefan van Tonder vs Michael Stauder 2 - 0. Clifford de Witt vs Ze de Britto 2 - 0. Jaco de Witt vs Luke Allen 2 - 0. Group B: Wynand Breytenbach vs Trevor Heath 2 - 0. Angelo Titus vs Pieter Beukes 2 - 0. Brandon Grane vs Jorn Wormsbacher 2 - 0. Danie Jansen vs Sharde Fisher 2 - 0. Jenny Pahl vs Heinz Ahrens 2 - 0. Group C: Chantel de Gouveia vs Christo van Wyk 2 - 0. Group D: Lindsay Lottering vs Jakkie Nel 2 - 0. Sam Webster vs Mauricio Rangel 2 - 0. Jacques Serfontein vs Zola Nel 2 - 0. If you have a bit of free time over the weekend make a turn at the squash courts, as the Supatronix Doubles Open will provide for some very entertaining squash. You will not regret it, as year in, year out it has always been a blast. See you there.

Patrick Shigwele 39, 6th Deville Dreyer 39, 7th Pieter van Aarde, 8th Jonas Niilenge 38. 2 clubs were scored by: Deville Dreyer, Rocco Viljoen', Piet van Niekerk', Heinie Franken, S h a n e We s t e r d a l e shocker, Mathew Stander. Longest drive was Morne Roux. This guy was on song! Nearest to Pin - Dean Kock Big thank you to Beyers Truter for making the effort to join us. Thank very much for the privilege to play with such a great man. Please continue to make those special wine for us, we enjoy them very much. Bernie Grobler from Namibia Wine Merchants, distributors of Beyerskloof and many more wines, for helping and attending

the day. Beyers said he will be back next year and maybe then, a young leaf at his side! It is our fundraiser, please get your teams in. Send us your entry form please. We have lots of plans with these funds that will go back directly to you, the member. At this stage we have not many teams committed. You all know how important this day is to the club and every year we beg members to enter. Playing without paying: Vice-Captain, Shane Westerdale, made it very clear on Saturday that you cannot start play without paying. This is such a simple thing. We cannot believe that people still think it is acceptable to do this. Really, you walk into a store and buy groceries without paying as well?

Morne Roux (left) with Beyers Truter On Monday 2 March we also had two members that played in the morning and did not pay. Why? We know who you are. If you play, you pay, simple as that. Come pay or be shamed publically. Construction: The roof is still not

on, but the contractor said he will try his utmost best to have it up by the weekend. Some rain expected, so let us pray. Please bear with us a little longer. They started to paint already and hopefully all will be done in a jiffy. Bar

Prices: The bar prices increased slightly. We are still within the agreed mark-up. Some products were not increased due to the fact that the increase from the supplier was too small. See you at the fundraiser!

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ERONGO REGIONAL COUNCIL

It is with great sense of grief and sadness that we, at the Erongo Regional Council, learnt of the sudden passing on of our dearest Honourable Councillor Germina Ndapua Shitaleni. She was a big friend indeed, a sister to rely on, a colleague to count on and a mother to her community of Swakopmund. The late Honourable Shitaleni was sworn in as a member of the Erongo Regional Council in 2010. Since then and up to the time of her passing on she was serving as the Swakopmund Constituency Councillor and as a member of the National Council. On behalf of the Erongo Regional Council, we wish her family, relatives, comrades and friends, strength and courage during this time of bereavement.

MAY HER SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE.

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Shotokan Karate Walvis Bay News The upcoming year will be a very exciting year for the Shotokan Karate Club as they will be practising for the 2016 World Championships that will be hosted in Namibia for the very first time.

Rossmund Golf News Wednesday we played the first of our Wednesday Competitions. The golf course was very busy but not all entered the competition which is quite sad - they have all promised me next time. There were some excellent scores posted, all participating players opting for 18 holes Michael, I am sure your handicap has been adjusted already - on 42 pts Michael Ludeke was the winner with Pete Bassingstwaighte coming in second on 37 pts and Dawie Marx winning the countout for 3rd place over Shorty v d Walt with 35 pts. Well done to all the players and a big word of thanks to Coral v d Plas for the beautiful bottles of Olive Oil donated for prizes. Saturday 28 February was the Monthly Medal as always sponsored by Novanam - there were also some good scores posted from the winners - as the day was just perfect. There were 5 x 2 clubs coming from E Uushona (2); L Nande; T Shitaleni; L Ndakondja; Overall Winner; 67 nett P Fox; "A" Div: S Bonifatius 69 nett; "B" Div: W Hart 71nett; "C" Div: G

Louw 73nett; Jnr: L Nande 70 nett. Well done to all the winners and thanks to Robertha for being on hand at the prize giving. The maintenance team are busy re-sodding some of the tee boxes so please take that into consideration and be patient - remember Rome was not built in a day! Whilst temporary greens are still in play on Holes 11 and 12. Saturday 7 March is the annual Langer Heinrich Golf Day so no competition unfortunately should you wish to play/organise your own round of golf please contact the club for a tee-off time. Sunday 29 March will be our much awaited Golfer/Non-Golfer Fun Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; please feel free to contact me for details 081 129 7762. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Golfers don't fist fight. They just curse a lot. But they wouldn't punch anything or anybody. They might just hurt their hand and have to change their grip."

They will also be traveling to SA for the annual International Development Championship in August. The Shotokan Karate Walvis Bay also had their annual prize giving, late last year, rewarding the Karateka for their hard work during the year. The results were as follows: best Kiddies Boy: Ivann Booysen , Best Progress Junior Girl: Ana Niemann , Best Progress Junior Boy: Braam Louw , Manica Kata Girl: Mardi Nel , Hans Novak Kata Boy: Shared: Braam Louw & Xavier Farmer , Kunite Girl: Cassadra Knouwds (World Champion), Kunite Boy: Xavier Farmer, Kiddies Sport Boy: Keenan v Duivenboden, Sport Woman: Cassandra Knouwds, Sport Man: Zavier Farmer, Best Progress Senior Girl: Renate Potgieter. It was a very eventful year for Shotokan as they attended the Shotokan World Championships in Italy and Namibia brought back 11 Bronze, 6 Silver and 1 Gold medals by Cassandra Knouwds. They also attended several championships in Namibia of which of the biggest was the International Development Championships between Namibia and South Africa hosted in Walvis Bay. This competition consists of many Karateka from all over Namibia and SA to compete in this spectacular event. At the NAKU Championship in Windhoek, Walvis Bay brought back 1 Gold, 6 Silver and 3 Bronze medals. Windhoek Nationals provided 17 Gold, 6 Silver and 33 Bronze medals, and at the Swakopmund Championship we achieved; 16 Gold, 10 Silver and 26 Bronze.

Winners of the Novanam Monthly Medal (ltr) L Nande, S Bonifatius, P Fox, W Hart, Robertha (Novanam), F Jordaan (Club Captain) and G Louw

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Francis is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopië! Sportverslaggewer Francis Uatema (foto) van Swakop Striders is gekies om Namibië by die Afrika Junior Kampioenskappe in Addis Ababa Ethiopië te gaan verteenwoordig. Die byeenkoms vind 5 – 8 Maart plaas. Francis is gebore in Otavi op 5 Februarie 1996, en het verhuis na Walvisbaai. Hy het sy skoolloopbaan begin by Narraville Primêre Skool en het dit voltooi by Sekondêre Skool De Duine. Hy was in Graad 3 toe hy begin hardloop het en was altyd eerste in die 100m en 200m afdeling. Hy het toe ook nasionale kleure behaal vir 0/13. Hy het in Gr 9 per abuis in die 400m beland, het hom goed voorberei, kom

eerste en geniet die item terdeë, en vind sy voete vanself. In Graad 11 het hy besef dit is wat hy regtig wil doen. Hy het toe begin oefen met sy afrigter Tani B by die Kuisebmond baan en het sommer maklik tussen die atlete ingeval. Hy was die goue medalje wenner van die nasionale in 2013 en haal toe die Cossasa span. In sy graad 11 jaar, met al die druk van skool, en leer werk wat hy moes doen en

ook sukkel om by die oefening te kom, het hy besef maar dit is ook waar hy graag wil wees. Dit was my groot ‘wake up call’, vertel Francis laggend. Hy werk sy program beter uit en word 2014 die 0/19 Nationale Goue medalje wenner met ‘n Persoonlike Beste Rekord (BP) van 49.95. Hy haal die Afrika-Juniorspan in Potchefstroom asook die Sone 6 span wat Desember in Zimbabwe plaasgevind het.

By Sone 6 behaal hy ‘n BP van 48.15 en ‘n algehele 4de plek. Hy oefen hard en onder sy afrigter en sy ma Felicity se aanmoediging verbeter hy sy BP in Januarie 2015 by die Windhoek Grand Prix na 47.73. Hy word gekies vir die Namibiese span wat in Addis Ababa aan die Afrika Junior Kampioenskappe deelneem. Francis gaan ook op 28 Maart aan die Bank Windhoek Grand Prix in

Swakopmund deelneem om te kwalifiseer vir ‘Senior Nationals’. Francis is dankbaar vir sy

ma Felicity Mwiya se volgehoue ondersteuning, sy afrigter en mede atlete en dan natuurlik Swakop

Striders–Atletiek Namibië wat hom hierdie geleenthede bied. Alles van die beste vir Francis!

Old Crocks wil Gobabis toe Marshallino Beukes

Granit Stones sokkerklub van Swakopmund het verlede naweek ‘n “Old Crock” sokkertoernooi op die Mondesa sportvelde aangebied, ter fondsinsameling vir ‘n toer na Gobabis. Die manne (Old Crocks) wil gedurende Mei vanjaar aan ‘n “Old Crock” sokkertoernooi in Gobabis gaan deelneem en is kliphard besig om fondse vir hierdie reis in te samel. Verlede naweek se toernooi het ook ‘n netbaltoernooi ingesluit en word deur die organiseerders

as ‘n reuse sukses beskryf. Granit Stones het vir Okahandja in die sokker-eindstryd geklop, terwyl Eleven Arrows se netbalspan vir Granit Stones in die netbalafdeling se finaal geklop het. Jennifer van De Duine se netbalspan is as beste aanvaller aangewys, met Roseline van Ok-

ahandja wat as die beste verdedigende speelster gekroon is. Die sokkerklub beoog om deur middel van braaivleisverkope en ander funksies die dollars te laat inrol om die reis na Gobabis te laat realiseer. Voornemende netbalspeelsters en belangstellendes word genooi

om vir Michelle by 0812141014 te kontak, indien hulle sou belangstel om by die Granit Stones Netbalklub in Swakopmund aan te sluit. Oefentye is 18:00, Dinsdae en Donderdae by die Tamariskia netbalveld.

Eleven Arrows het die netbaltoernooi ingepalm

Action-packed Soccer Weekend set for the Coast Leandrea Louw This weekend, the Eleven Arrows engage Tura Magic and African Stars on Saturday and Sunday respectively for the Namibia Premier League matches. The match against Tura Magic will start at 16:00 on Saturday and the match against African Stars will start at 12:30 on Sunday. All matches will be played at the Kuisebmond Stadium. Representatives of the teams have called out to all soccer lovers to come and enjoy the matches over the weekend, especially the club supporters. “Put on your Arrows regalia and be part of the team.” The Erongo Second Division League will definitely serve for an action packed weekend, with back to back games scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. The match of Sailor’s United vs Sorento Bucks, will start at 10:00 on the Arrows Field. Young Eleven will play against Namibian Navy form 12:00 on the Arrows Field in Kuisebmond.

Swakop Untited will play against Swakopmund Football Club on the Swakop Mondesa Fields, starting at 10:00. Northern Stars will engage Mighty Young at 12:00 on the Arrows Field, followed directly thereafter with the Blue Birds against Tuta Super Eagle at 14:00 on the Arrows Field. Celtic will play against United Star at 12:00 on the Mondesa fields and the Western Spurs will play against Zula Molest at 16:00 on the Arrow fields. On Sunday, the match of Buffalo vs Young Eleven will start at 09:00 on the Arrows Field, where the Swakopmund Football Club will play against Sailors United on the SFC Stadium starting at 10:00. The Namibian Navy will play against Northen Stars, starting at 13:00 on the Arrows Field, followed by Tuta Super Eagle vs Swakop United starting at 15:00, followed by Zula Molest vs Blue Birds at 17:00 all on the Arrows Fields and then United Stars vs the Western Spurs at 12:0 on the SFC Stadium in Swakopmund.