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Supplementary Registration in Full Swing

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Another Foetus Found

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"What a Perfect Evening"

Low-cost flights soon a reality for the Coast “flyafrica.com is Back and Fares are Lower Than Ever”- Clifford Strydom

Maria Davel-Wallis It was an elated Clifford Strydom that shared his good news with namib times yesterday. “Fly Africa will be looking at launching their Walvis to JHB and Walvis to Cape Town with the completion of the main terminal building in Walvis. We have received clearance for the flights, so it’s just a matter of time,’’ says Strydom. flyafrica.com, Africa’s low fare airline, yesterday Page 13 launched its second airline Professional Develop- - Namibia flyafrica. “Flights from Johannesment Programme for burg and Windhoek will

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commence on 2 September, and will depart at 8:35 in the morning, for arrival at 10:30 in Windhoek, and departing for Johannesburg again at 11:00 for arrival at

12:55. Our Windhoek to Cape Town flight are set to commence six weeks later using our Boeing 737-500” he told namib times.

“As a proud Namibian I have wanted to bring low fares to my country,” says Strydom CEO of Namibia flyafrica and MD of Bay Air Aviation. Initially Continues on page 2

Reini Matheis loses Battle with Cancer Susann Kinghorn Well-known general practitioner, Dr Reinward (Reini) Matheis, lost his battle with colon cancer on Tuesday, 4 August. The 62-year-old doctor, cherished by many people and patients due to his kind nature, died at noon in the MediCity Hospital in Windhoek, after having been confined to his hospital bed for nearly a month, the last days of which in the Intensive Care Unit. His sister, Doris Klimas, still spoke to him a day before his unexpected death and shortly before he fell into a coma. When the surgeon Dr Frederik Botha phoned his wife Marion, who herself was ill with influ-

enza, to inform her of the bad state of affairs, she immediately drove with her eldest daughter Anna and her brother from Germany from Swakopmund to Windhoek in the early hours of Tuesday. When she arrived at the hospital, Continues on page 2

Mixed feelings about Desert Rose

Pro-Ed Wen ATKV -Toneelfees in Windhoek

Confusion reigned supreme at Wednesday night’s meeting, because the majority of attendees had been under the impression that the meeting was about land and housing. The Erongo Governor, Bladsy 30 Cleophas Mutjavikua, had to intervene and explain A Swim - for Recycling the true purpose of the meeting. Mutjavikua made use of the opportunity to inform the public about the mass land cleaning campaign, which is due to kick off soon in Walvis Bay. A text message was Page 40

allegedly sent out earlier the day to the public, indicating that the meeting was about “a big project that is intended to create jobs for Walvis Bay and especially Kuisebmond.” Another text message supposedly misinformed residents that the meeting was indeed about the mass housing project. Residents have aired concerns that this project will destroy the natural beauty of the Namibian coastline and only the rich will benefit from it at the end of the day.

The question, why that specific area was selected for the development, was also raised. “This is a joke, this is ridiculous!” a concerned Walvis Bay resident fumed. Concerns regarding the availability of water, electricity, housing and also the bigger traffic load this development will enhance on the already jam-packed B2 highway between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, were also uttered. Another resident noted that the project, itself, was

not the problem, but the area where it is planned to be constructed. Developers were also accused of not being transparent regarding the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The main problem seems to be the area where this luxurious convention centre, which will include the development of a residential area, golf course, conference and shopping centre, and office blocks, among others, is planned to be developed. If the project gets the green Continues on page 2

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Marshallino Beukes The highly controversial N$8 billion Desert Rose Project, planned to be constructed just south of Swakopmund, is in the spotlight again and at a heated public meeting in Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay, Page 26 on Wednesday evening, it was clear that not everybody is in favour of this gigantic development.

Dr Reinward Matheis loved nature with a passion. Here he is seen, blissfully happy, some three years ago in a boat on the Kavango River

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her husband was in a coma, but she still spoke to him. “I know he could still hear me,” Marion Matheis said with conviction. “ I could see that the signs of physical suffering had disappeared from his face, and I realised only his soul has not yet departed.” The first symptoms, that something might be wrong health-wise, only surfaced in the middle of June this year, although Dr Matheis had lost an alarming lot of weight already long before that. In the last few weeks prior to his death, everything spiralled downwards, his wife remembers. He had to be operated on, his lungs eventually became stiff and his whole body seemed to be in a state of shock. Marion Matheis remembers a caring husband and an extremely patient and gentle physician. “When my husband and Dr Rüdiger Moisel started their doctor’s practice in September 1989 here in

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Continued from page 1 Swakopmund, they did not actually open a business. They were there for their patients with heart and soul.” Dr Matheis's stepfather, Lluwellyn Coetzee, is also heart-broken. “My stepson was such an honest man. He did only good and helped, wherever he could.” He had a beautiful, kind heart, indeed, and helped many people, who could not afford a doctor’s visit or more, financially, apart from being a very caring man. Dr Reini Matheis leaves behind his wife and four children, Anna (20), Eva (19), Michael (16) and Theresia (14). He will be laid to rest in the Swakopmund Cemetary. I want our children to be able to put a flower on his grave,” says Marion. Reini Matheis will be missed not only by his family, but by the Swakopmund community in general.

velopment as a satellite urban node, the Ministry of Land and Resettlement’s approval for the survey and creation of a new “Farm” within the Dorob Park area and transfer thereof to the Walvis Bay Municipality, or then the developer of Desert Rose and the promulgation of a new township in Government Gazette and opening of Deeds Registry. It was also being alleged that neither Walvis Bay, nor Swakopmund can currently provide the required space within their CBDs. According to the information shared, the estimated infrastructure cost will amount to N$679 684 500, with the total estimated total project cost at N$8 billion, excluding single residential developments. A total of ±5 000 jobs will supposedly be created during the first five years and it is expected that Desert Rose can add between 1% and 1.7% to the country’s GDP. Sand Rose Investments (Pty) Ltd, a supposed 100% Namibian owned company is the developer of the project and shareholders in this company are Messrs Desmond Amunyela, Lazarus Jacobs, Nardo Sardinha, Paulo Coimbra, Gerhard van der Merwe, Brynard Kotze, Werner Burger and Johan Kock.

Low-cost flights Continued from page 1 planned to start in March, flyafrica.com had to delay the launch of the airline due to legal wrangles with an incumbent carrier who is vehemently opposed to people paying less to fly. flyafrica.com’s fares are a massive 1,325NAD/ZAR less than the fare sold by the serial litigator - no wonder they keep trying to stop us! We have been frustrated and angered that our airline has been dragged through the courts simply to stop travellers from saving money on flights. Namibia flyafrica will revolutionise travel and bring low fares to regional passengers. With the delays forced

upon us we refunded over N$5 million back to loyal supporters of flyafrica.com who had booked early. I am proud of that effort by the team as it demonstrates our commitment and financial stability.” According to flyafrica. com, it will initially operate 3 flights per week from Windhoek to Johannesburg. “Our first task is to earn back the trust of the Namibian traveller. I deeply regret the legal delays that were forced on us - all of which were spurious and rejected. They caused us massive harm and were caused simply by an airline too scared to admit to

Friends remember Elsa Day after her Death Straff reporter

Another well-known Walvis Bay resident, Mrs Elsa Day, who turned 80 this year, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning in Port Elizabeth. Mrs Day was well known in the medical fraternity. She first worked at Metal Box as their resident nursing sister, after which she joined the practice of Drs Coulson and Viljoen and finally retired from this practice last year. Her reason for retiring was to move to Port Elizabeth to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Elsa was an integral part of the Namib Park Bowling Club. She was Lady President for the first time in 1966. She won the Ladies Singles Championship in 1970 and she held the record of winning it 8 times during her bowling career. Her TAB will be forever “IN”. Elso also served the Lions Club of Walvis Bay, together

with her late husband, Archie. She was one of the oldest members of St Matthews Anglican church and she was involved in all spheres of the church, right up until she left Walvis Bay. Many Walvis Bay residents have fond and grateful memories of Elsa who sacrificially nursed their loved ones in the privacy of their own homes. Elsa was always available to help those who needed nursing care. She was caring and loving and always had a smile and light-hearted banter to share to brighten up ones day. Elsa leaves behind her three daughters, Margot, Joy and Cathy and their families. (Contributed by a close friend)

Desert Rose – The Thorn in Dorob National Park’s Side

Desert Rose ‘s International Convention Center - a sobering perspective. The Namibian reported on 6 August on p. 3 that “Government has close to N$1 billion for servicing land, finance minister Calle Schlettwein said yesterday.” Yet the proponents of the Desert Rose project expect the Government to fork out over N$ 1 BILLION to finance that International Convention Center as “the NICC will be owned by the Namibian government” (BID p. 16). Last night at the public meeting on the project in Kuisebmond the Governor of Erongo remarked that the Convention Center was needed. One of the reasons he mentioned was that if the Africa Union wanted to hold a summit it could be done at the Center! On the eve of the public meeting to be held on the Desert Rose (in Kuisebmond, but not in Swakopmund) an article was received from Michelle Pfaffenthaler of Swakopmund who is on our contact list and one of many concerned parties about this development. The text of it is reproduced below so that a wider audience may benefit from the views she expresses. “A group of greedy, unscrupulous developers are proposing to grab a stretch of coastline zoned as strictest conservation area (IUCN category 1), within the Dorob National Park, to develop a massive hotel, convention centre, golf course and upmarket residential area – Desert Rose. The concerning fact is that their proposal is being entertained. To propose this kind of development in this location is as preposterous as proposing to develop it in the garden of State House. Why you might ask? Because it does not belong there! The Dorob National Park is zoned for conservation and before any development of any sort can be entertained, the area would have to be rezoned. The Environmental Management Act requires an environmental impact astheir own lack of competitiveness. That airline now has real competition.” says Strydom. “Our revolutionary fares are available via our website, flyafrica. com, our Sales Offices, Call Centre and all Travel Agents. We at flyafrica.com will never apply a fuel surcharge as it is double charging by airlines to hide the true cost of travel. With flyafrica you can choose to pay for what you want - not be forced to pay for what you don’t want,” he explained. “We are also looking at flights between Eros and Ondangwa using the Fly Africa low cost model.”

sessment for any rezoning application. This is a fundamentally important issue because before the viability of a development such as Desert Rose can be considered, the public and the government need to consider whether it is in the best interest of the country to rezone an area from gazetted conservation to something else. Rezoning one of the strictest conservation areas in Namibia is not a simple paper exercise. It may require for that portion of land to be excised from the Park and for subsequent de-regulation of that portion from National Park to something else. This is no small undertaking and is something the Proponents of the proposed Desert Rose Development have totally overlooked. When Namibia’s President Hage Geingob disclosed his assets he sent a clear message about his commitment to transparency and accountability. In his state of the nation address he shone a torch on corruption and tasked Namibians with playing an active role in stamping our corruption. He also stressed that to build a nation we have to add on from what has already been built. Namibia’s constitution and laws form a strong foundation and we shall not be successful in addressing the needs of the poor, or meeting our development goals if we try and do so outside the ambit of the law. Namibia spent millions of dollars of both donor and government funding on the development of the Dorob National Park and it was undertaken with extensive public consultation. The management plan for the park and the zoning of areas was also undertaken with extensive input from scientists, people dependent on the park and the public. The result is that by the time the park was gazetted

in 2010, both the public and government strongly supported the establishment of the Park. In addition by creating the Park Namibia was able to boast a conservation area that stretched the full length of their coastline – a selling point that has been used extensively in the branding of Namibia as a tourist destination. The Desert Rose proposal, which grows more grandiose by the day, and is proposed to be funded by Government, has been met with substantial opposition from coastal residents, conservationists, scientists and employees from various ministries and government agencies. It also has vociferous support from the Governor of the Erongo region and the previous Major of Swakopmund. Opposition has been trying to contend this development by questioning the extent of the consultation process in the EIA process, by raising valid questions pertaining the accuracy of the final scoping report and by highlighting a number of issues that have not been considered. And whilst our commitment to an EIA process that is transparent and accurate is valid, and our call for alternative sites and consideration of the no go option is sound, I feel we have overlooked the simple but compelling ruling that NO development is allowed here EVER -period!! It is a gazetted National Park with a management plan endorsed by the Minister. There is a sense that our coastal parks are being treated like parking grounds until “better” land use options arise. And currently it seems that short term developments that benefit a few are in favour, with the focus on high impact developments. However, the reality is that the vast open spaces of Namibia and its haunting, wild coast-

lines and spectacular dunes are what we have used to brand our country – and it has worked. In 2013 Nami-bia was chosen as the site for the Adventure Travel and Tourism Summit, with Swakopmund as the capital. According to the Namibia Tourism Board’s blog site, Namibia not only used the opportunity to show off its varied adventure assets but to highlight its exceptional conservation record and its global leadership in promoting conservation through smart tourism. Just how a development strategy that destroys national conservation areas and builds up a coastline that looks more like Dubai or Phuket fits in with our current branding strategy is baffling? With all of our coastal towns growing at a rapid rate, a proposal on the table to expand Swakopmund’s municipal boundaries extensively, and proposals in place to give private developers such as Desert Rose and Gecko Mining access to large swathes of the National Park, we as the public need to consider very carefully just exactly what we want our future coastline to look like and ultimately which option will benefit future generations more. More immediate and fundamentally more important, we need to understand if we are really living in a country that honours their constitution and laws. Because the manner in which this proposed development is being handled throws a spotlight on Namibia’s governance and legal system and the outcome will be indicative of how robust our democracy is and the extent to which white collar corruption and greed is able to usurp assets that belong to all of the people of Namibia.” Swakopmund Matters 28 (For Swakopmund Matters the environment of the Namibian coastline and its ocean matters)

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Supplementary registration of voters in full swing Marshallino Beukes

Supplementary registration of voters for the upcoming Regional Council and Local Authority elections kicked off countrywide on Wednesday and will continue until 22 August.

Election officials at the old Municipality building in Swakopmund on the first day of registration

The Regional Council elections voters will vote for the candidate of their choice, whom they believe will administer their Region capably and effectively. Some of the regional Councillors' tasks include the establishment of industrial areas, creating job opportunities and also the provision of water, electricity and transport services. Registered voters will vote for the political party of their choice in the Local Authority elections, where after the party will appoint its representative/s to the local authority on the proportional list system. Voters can only partake in the Local Authority election if they have lived in the jurisdiction of the local authority for more than one year. In order to register, citizens will need proof of identity, age and Namibian citizenship with one of the following documents – new Namibian ID, old Namibian ID, valid ordinary Namibian passport,

Namibian birth certificate and two registered deponents or a Namibian citizenship certificate and two registered deponents. A municipal or telephone bill, lease agreement, or statement under oath by the applicant are additionally required in order to register for the Local Authority election. Members of the Namibian Defence Force, Nampol and Correctional Services will have to prove their residence by means of proof of membership, and an affidavit deposed by the commanding officer, stating residence situated in a particular constituency or local authority area, accounts payable by the member to such Force, or any other document accompanying an affidavit by any competent official of any institution affiliated to the Force. In conclusion, persons at schools or higher education institutions must provide proof of registration or any statement of registration by the school.

New HIV/AIDS Committee Established Erongo Regional Council said to the Last week a new committee was established in Kuisebmond, to namib times "The IEC produce local communication materials, and to contribute to committee is a backpositive behaviour change in the community regarding HIV and bone of HIV programs, AIDS. meaning that the committee has a critical The committee will be mittee), as a sub-com- g r a s s r o o t s l e v e l s . role to play, which known as the IEC mittee. Different stakeholders relates to the develop(Information Edu- The IEC sub-com- that are implementing ment of local specific cation and Communi- mittee was established HIV prevention pro- Information, Education cation) Committee, to be responsible for the grams at the Consti- and Communication and it will operate identification of local tuency level will be materials that are releunder the existing IEC materials and for involved in this newly- vant to the local drivers Walvis Bay Rural planning social mobili- elected committee. of HIV and AIDS in a C A C O C ( C o n - sation efforts at mul- Mr Karl Kangondo, language people unders t i t u e n c y A I D S tiple levels, to address Senior community stand. The committee Coordinating Com- HIV/AIDS issues at Liaison Officer for the

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“New Swakopmund Mayor inherited tricky situation” - Swakopmund Residents Association Marshallino Beukes In their latest letter, the Swakopmund Residents Association assures the newly elected Swakopmund mayor, Cllr Nehemia Salomon of their loyal support, but warns that he inherited a big problem, in the form of Erf 3486, officially valued at ±N$ 2 million, which the council supposedly wants to rezone and sell to the Swapo Party at a price of N$30 000. The letter notes that the Association “completely deplore the proposal of this unjust act of political favouritism and on behalf of the taxpayer we protest strongly against it.” The letter further touches on the selling of the former Municipal premises, Erf 989 in Post Street, which Messrs Teine Properties CC have presented the highest bid of N$17 million. “We anticipate that building operations will start soon and the present outer appearance of the building remains unchanged as it is one of the landmarks of Swakopmund with its historical architecture,” the letter reads. According to the letter, the Beach Stabilisation Fund has a surplus of N$656 500 after the closing off of several maintenance projects. The question is asked, why, instead of transferring the funds to the current financial year, it is not used to renovate the small jetty in the Mole basin before it collapses completely, as two out of eight pillars have done so already. The Swakopmund Residents Asso-

ciation furthermore urges especially the younger generation to come forward and support their organisation during the upcoming Regional and Local Authority elections. They also compliment the municipality on repairing the paved walkway, which runs along the seashore below Maritime Flats, noting that daily walkers will welcome the facelift “Another improvement is the new road from Café Anton to the Beach hotel which has been paved. The curio–sellers are now more exposed and will attract more visitors,” the letter concludes. The newspaper sent an email to the Swakopmund Mayor's office on Wednesday in order to get comment from him, regarding the Swakopmund Residents Association's concern about Erf 3486 and also their expression of hope that the old Municipal building's outer appearance woulkd remain unchanged. However, when going to press, no response in this regard has been received.

will also contribute enormously to the delivery of specific messages that will contribute to positive behaviour change in the community with regard to HIV and AIDS. Based on the strategic plan of the committee, social mobilisation will be carried out in the community. The involvement of People Living Positive in this committee will e n a b l e community

Amos Nguaiko (Regional Head MICT Erongo) and Karl Kangonde, Senior Community Liaison Officer, who will play a big role in steering this committee. members to experience motivational talks

during awareness campaigns."

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Fisheries Inspectors Commissioned as Peace officers Mavourlene !Gaës

The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Bernard Esau officially commissioned the Ministry’s Inspectors as Peace Officers at a local hotel in Walvis Bay yesterday. for my Fisheries Inspectors. This resulted in cases being withdrawn as well as the cancellation of fines and arrest warrants by the courts”. He explained that the matter was brought to his attention and culminated in a request from his office to his erstwhile counterpart in the Ministry of Justice, Mr Utoni Nujoma, to commission Fisheries Inspectors as Peace Officers in terms of the relevant provisions. “The request yielded positive results and I am now delighted to share with you

that Fisheries Inspectors from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources were commissioned per Government Gazette 5438, Government Notice 38 dated 1 April 2014 as Peace Officers in terms of Section 334 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1977”. Esau added that, as Minister he has also appointed the officials in terms of section 4 (1) of the Marine Resources Act of 2000 to exercise powers conferred upon such officers under section 5 of the same act as well as in terms of sections

23 and 30 of the Inland Fisheries Resources Act of 2003. “The commissioning of Fisheries Inspectors as Peace Officers was followed up by induction training sessions from experts of the Namibian Police during November 2014 and July 2015 respectively.” Esau further explained that the training entailed relevant provisions of the Criminal Procedure Act that had a direct bearing on Fisheries Inspector duties, firearm handling and the

Parents, taxi drivers, children - be advised

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Esau gave a brief historical background on what had given rise to the occasion, saying the Sea Fisheries Act 29 of 1992 that had since been repealed, empowered Fisheries Inspectors to become Peace Officers. But, the same Act had an oversight in that the Minister of Justice was the competent authority to commission the Inspectors as Peace officers. “As you can imagine, this omission had severe consequences pertaining to enforcement and compliance

Madelaine Laubscher Over a period of time, complaints have surfaced from members of the communtiy regarding their concern over the safety of scholars in Walvis Bay after school hours. The children are playing in the roads, allegedly without supervision.

Scholar from Walvis Bay Primary School playing in the street

A trusted source provided the newspaper with video footage of scholars from Flamingo Primary School showing children playing “hop-skip-and-jump” on the zebra stripes while waiting for their transport. The source’s concern is that a child might be run over as there is no supervision. “This happens on a daily basis. Children’s lives are at risk. It happens after school, so who will take responsibility for these children? It is the school that will be blamed if a child gets run over. I personally believe the school must educate their learners about traffic safety rules and regulations. Supervise the children. Set rules that they must stay inside the school yard until their transport arives,” she said. The school principal said she will not deny that this is happening, but that the school cannot be held accountable, as some of the children rely on taxis to fetch them that do not stick to the time arranged. “I understand the concern. The school ends at 13:10 after which a teacher oversees the scholar patrol, so that the learners can cross

yard after school because teachers were still at the school until 17:00. “The gates are open. The learners are advised to stay inside the school yard but they do not listen because the taxi drivers tell them to wait outside. That is the problem we have. If the parents can encourage the children to stay inside the school yard it will help. I want to invite the person who captured the video to come and speak to us. It is not only this school that has this problem. I see learners from other schools also waiting for transport. I believe it is important that the children buy into what the traffic department is doing, namely educating learners on road safety. Our parents have the freedom to come into the school yard to get the children,” she concluded. After the newspaper received the video footage, the reporter went to investigate the matter and to capture a photo. Upon this, a scholar from a different school (Walvis Bay Primary School) was seen playing in the street (kicking a ball) without any supervision. The newspaper con-

the street at the zebra stripes. The teacher is on duty at the scholar patrol for 15 minutes while most learners leave. The same procedure occurs during the morning. Everybody is involved in road safety. I believe readers (parents) must be empowered to take special care that their children are picked up on time because our population at this school is called the taxi community. These learners do not live in close proximity of the school and depend on taxis. The parents make arrangements with taxi drivers to collect the children at a certain time. That arrangement should be observed properly so we would not have learners hanging around waiting for their taxis. Children do not sit and wait. They start playing. This is a continuous problem that we have. If the parents can ensure that the taxi drivers stick to the arranged time, the risk of them playing in the street will be smaller,” she said. When asked if it were possibility that the learners could stay inside the school yard, she said they were allowed in the school

tacted the school principal for comment. “We have a rule that the children waiting for transport wait inside the school yard and if their transport does not arrive, they are supposed to notify reception so that transport can be arranged. They are not allowed to wait alone outside. I will definitely speak to the learners. We had an incident where one learner waited up to 17:30 for a taxi (at the back of the school). It is unacceptable. We’ll notify the parents as well to speak to their children about this,” she concluded. The newspaper spoke to the senior traffic officer at the Walvis Bay traffic department about the issue. “It is dangerous to leave these children unsupervised. It is possible that in such a case where a child runs after a ball in the street that he/she could be killed by a car. If a vehicle drives really fast and the children are in the street and they scatter, that driver will most probably hit a child. I believe the schools must definitely make an arrangement and set rules to prevent any accidents occurring,” he said.

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Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court report 30, 31 July and 3 August 2015 Immanuel Makina (38) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and a charge of failing to ascertain injuries sustained. The matter was postponed 11 November for lab results. The accused is on bail. Isascar Oe-Amaseb (47) appeared on a charge of refusal to give blood or breath specimen and a charge of reckless or negligent driving. The matter was postponed to 2 September for further investigation. The accused is on bail. Peter Ambrosius (21) appeared on a charge of assault on a member of the police. The matter was postponed to 27 October for legal aid. The accused is on warning. Mervin Frey (28) appeared on a charge of common assault. Frey was sentenced to pay a fine of N$500 or 30 days in prison. Eugen Koppetsch (34) appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 13 August for further investigation. The accused is in custody.

Shawn Liebenberg (38) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The matter was postponed to 17 September for lab results. The accused is in custody. Matias Haukongo (35) appeared on a charge of indecent assault. The matter was postponed to 27 August for further investigation. The accused is in custody. Joel Nangolo (27) appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 10 September for the continuation of the trial. The accused is on warning. Silence Chiradza (25) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. The accused is in custody. Leroy Hius (26) appeared on a charge of malicious damage to property. Hius was sentenced to pay a fine of N$4 000 or 12 months in prison. Simon Hepeni (22) appeared on a charge of the possession of suspected stolen stock. The matter was postponed to 10 September for further investigation. The accused is in custody.

Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Bernard Esau (fifth from right) with the Mayor of Walvis Bay (fourth from right) with Nampol’s Regional Commander, Commissioner Samuel //Hoëbeb, dignitaries and the Peace Officers general conduct and expectations of Fisheries Inspectors as Peace Officers. “To date, a total of 65 Fisheries Inspectors successfully completed this course. May I add that the intervention from experts of the Namibian Police will be sought until all Fisheries Inspectors are properly in-

ducted.” He applauded the Inspector-General of the Namibian Police, Sebastian Ndeitunga and Nampol Erongo Region Commander, Commissioner Samuel //Hoëbeb for their continued support and assistance in providing experts to train the Fisheries Inspectors.

“I am told that this training is bearing tangible fruit as there is significant improvement on the understanding by our Fisheries Inspectors of the Criminal Procedure Act, Arms and Ammunition Act and their overall conduct as Peace Officers,” he concluded.

Foetus found at pump station Madelaine Laubscher A foetus was discovered by workers yesterday during a daily routine cleaning of the drain at the Kuisebmond pump station. They informed the police who removed the foetus from the scene. According to Nampol Deputy Commissioner Otillie Kashuupulwa, she could not elaborate on this case as she had not received the report in writing at the time and would inform the newspaper at a later stage about the details. According to a source whose workers discovered the foetus, it was found just

Area marked with red circle - where the foetus was lying just before the police removed it after 08:00 in the morning. “My workers clean the pump station’s drainage system every morning, by scraping dirt and paper from the drain. In the process of scraping out the dirt, they discovered the foetus. They gently placed the foetus next to the drain and notified me and the police immediately,” he said.

When the namib times arrived at the scene, the police were still in the process of gathering evidence. A few minutes later the foetus was removed from the scene. Someone at the scene who spoke to namib times alleged that it was not the first time that a foetus was found at that particular pump station.

Speeding takes its toll Madelaine Laubscher Another accident ocurred Wednesday morning near the Walvis Bay entrance, when a speeding taxi hit a water tanker. The Senior Traffic officer of the Walvis Bay Traffic Department, Mr Clifton Jacobs, said the taxi was approaching Walvis Bay at a high speed. “The driver of the water tanker was turning into his lane after collecting water. The taxi was still far away, therefore there was enough time for the water tanker to proceed. However, due to the taxi driver’s speed, the collision ocurred. The taxi swerved far off the road, crashing through a small fence and into the wall of a house. One of the taxi’s passengers were injured and taken to the hospital,” he said. The St Gabriels Ambulance Services spokesperson confirmed that a woman (the passenger) had been transported to the Walvis Bay State Hospital for further medical care. “She was bleeding from her neck, complained of pain in the pelvic area, her arm was injured and she had open wounds,” she said. The Chief Traffic Officer of the traffic department,

The taxi that allegedly caused the accident Mr Eben Platt, has warned the community about the harmful effects of speeding. “We always warn road users about speeding yet it remains a problem. Speed is what causes fatalities therefore it is a serious problem. The correct speed in town is 60 kilometres per hour. If you speed, your time to react is much less than

if you adhere to the speed limit. You cannot simply brake at such a high speed which has unfortunate results. Also, drivers must adhere to the correct following distance between them. Some drivers enter the Walvis Bay circle driving 120 kilometres per hour. No person thinking logically can drive like that,” he concluded.

The fence the taxi swerved through and off the road after the collision

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Mining and Technical Expo 2015

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The South African company 'Mining and Technical Exhibitions' together with more than 66 companies from both Namibia and South Africa exhibited their products at a mining and technical expo at the Walvis Bay Civic Centre on Wednesday and Thursday.

“This is a technical expo focusing more on the industry, and bringing the supplier and the customer together”, Mr Andrew Macnamara, Operation Manager said. This expo was first held in 2011 in Swakopmund and again in 2012. This was the first year that it was hosted here in Walvis Bay. “We wanted to target the Ports and the fishing industry and we also extended the invitation to mining companies as well. We've had some good quality customers and very good comments about the expo,” he said.

Device to curb Shack Fires hits the Coast Mavourlene Gaes

Shack fires have become a regular problem at the coast, and have already caused intolerable levels of hardship. A device that will help people to avoid shack fires, the so-called Lumkani device, was intro-

duced to residents living in Tutaleni in Walvis Bay this week. Rikambura “Kaliep” Murangi, who introduced the device locally, gave a demonstration on the use of the device. A make-shift shack that was set alight was also part of the demonstration. The Fire Brigade was on standby. According to Murangi the Lumkani device is specifically designed for shacks and in the case of fire, makes a beeping sound that alerts the shack owner and the people of

surrounding shacks. “Once it starts beeping and you do not react, the other unit within a 60 metre radius will also start going off - that is the whole idea of this device”. He says the strength of the Lumkani device lies in the fact that the unit works in a network” It is about community and alerting people. But people should take note that the device is merely a warning system and does not put out fires.” He has assured the residents that even those who do not know about the device will certainly, want to go and investigate where the noise is coming from, once they've heard the sound.

He added that he is bringing the Lumkani device to residents living in shacks, because he wants to do something to change people's lives. “The next evolution in this design is to have it connected to the fire department and it will basically send GPS coordinates to where they should go and then they will just follow the coordinates. At a later stage, it will be also send a text message to the owner.” “The device was invented about three years ago, by a company in South Africa that is called the Socio Tech Institute Pty Ltd, that has won multiple awards for the design of the units.”

Rikambura Kaliep explaining to residents how the device works

An image of the Lumkani Device

The make-shift shack used for demonstration purposes

Rikambura Kaliep Murangi demonstrating how the Lumkani device works

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HARBOUR & ENVIRONMENT

Obtaining Fishing

Permits

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

Walvis Bay Corridor Group Logistics Hub Forum to Host Monthly Discussions

MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES

Walvis Bay Office

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

Lüderitz Office

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

Henties Bay Office

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

Windhoek Office

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

Swakopmund Office

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

Walvis Bay Office

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

Where to Fish

The Logistics Hub Forum is an initiative of the WBCG, with partners from the public and private sector, who amongst others include the Ministry of Works and Transport, as well as the National Planning Commission (NPC). The idea behind the Forum is to engage relevant stakeholders to have dialogue and share information about what is happening within the logistics/transport sector, including all the developments, in an ef-

fort to form the type of collaboration that will eventually lead towards the country’s vision of transforming into an International Logistics Hub. Namibia has a vision to transform into an International Logistics Hub for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region by 2025. To aid in these efforts, the WBCG, in collaboration with Namport last week hosted the 2nd Namibia Logistics Hub Forum in Walvis Bay under the theme

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The WBCG Forum has announced that it will host monthly discussions covering various topics related to the logistics and transport sector. Credible speakers on transport and logistics related themes of national relevance will be invited to present their perspective on specific disciplines within this sector. Forum discussions are scheduled to take place in different towns in Namibia and every time there will be a different theme.

Swakopmund Tides

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

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‘Gearing Namibia’s Maritime Sector: Port and Shipping’. Stakeholders from both the private and public sector attended the Forum, where Namport gave an overview of its operations while shedding light on what they are currently doing to ‘Gear the Port of Walvis Bay as a Gateway to SADC’. The company also gave an overview on the ‘Port automation and Port communication system’. Global carrier, Maersk Namibia discussed liner

shipping trends. “As an industry, it is critical that we not only plan properly, but also execute this vision together. The key stakeholders cannot operate in isolation, we need to align our efforts. This is the reason for the forums. They create a platform where all the role players in both the public and private sectors can share their plans, actions and discuss possible solutions going forward. Best practices will also be presented at

the forums, where industry players will get a glimpse into how other countries and companies have managed to move on to the next level. The purpose of the Logistics Hub Forum is for the industry to communicate with and support each other to ensure that Namibia develops into the envisioned Logistics Hub for the region,” Clive Smith, the Project Manager for the Logistics Hub said.

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No rhino poaching reported since May: Tweya No incidents of rhinoceros and elephant poaching have been reported since May this year. Delivering a report on Tuesday on a recent Cabinet meeting, Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Tjekero Tweya thanked the cooperation between the law enforcement agencies and members of the public to curb the illegal hunting of wildlife. He said the Etosha National Park, Bwabwata National Park and Palmwag Tourism Concession Area's wildlife protection have been placed in the hands of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol), amongst numerous law enforcement agencies. Tweya said officials of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism will continue to work closely with NamPol in wildlife crime prevention and law enforcement. The minister congratulated community members, traditional leaders, regional councillors and parliamentarians in affected areas for their fight against illegal hunting and

Ban on trophy hunting could end conservancies: Shifeta The ban on trophy hunting and the shipping thereof will have dire consequences, not only for the Namibian e c o n o m y, b u t also for her renowned conservation efforts. The Minister of Environment and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta at the inauguration of the Game Products Trust Fund (GPTF) in Windhoek, raised this concern after airlines enforced a ban on transporting such products following the killing of the protected and now famous lion, Cecil in Zimbabwe last month. Pressure is mounting for a ban on the import of hunting trophies to the European Union (EU) and the United States of America (USA). Namibia received the 2012 CIC Markhor Award for her outstanding conservation performance. More than 80 registered Namibian conservancies depend largely on trophy hunting. Tr o p h y h u n t i n g concessions provided the second highest source of income for conservancies, generating more than N$ 13,9 million in 2010, of which 80 percent was from concession fees and salaries, and 20 per cent from meat distribution. NAMPA

cooperation with security forces in routing out crime. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We thank the Inspector-General of the Namibian Police, Sebastian Ndeitunga and the team of dedicated and competent officials led by the Regional Commander of the Oshana Police, Commissioner Ndahangwapo Kashihakumwa and Ministry of Environment and Tourism officials, who jointly made operations a resounding success,â&#x20AC;? he said. The anti-poaching operation started in June this year, and will run till the end of next month. So far, about 24 people were arrested for hunting protected game between 2008 and 2015. NAMPA

A rhino carcass. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

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Letter to the namib times Dear News Editor,

I am taking this opportunity to write to the Namib Times to say thank you and well done for all the effort and excitement that Namibians created for Swakopmund around the KykNet Kwela “Dorp van die Jaar” Competition.

The name of the young man who died in a head-on collision near Walvis bay, has been released. He was the 19-year-old Winslow Reynolds of Walvis Bay. Tanya Nya Febs Rest in peace Winslow,u have been an amazing person.may ur soul rest in eternal peace. U will be missed by many. Jacky Jacqueline To all the family i would love to wish them strength from above and he will always be in our hearts. Laureen Damens-van Rooyen RIP Sterkte Mona en Fam. Elvera Wille Sterkte aan die familie.

Margo Theron So so sad when young life is taken RIP. Deepest Sympathy to the family. Ursula Thomas RIP sterkte aan familie vir die tyd wat voorlê. Nitta Van Wyk RIP Winslow. Renay Cloete RIP Winslow to the family may God comfort you in this situatation, its so sad. Rykie Pesat Sad. RIP.

Christo de Jager oorlede Die Walvisbaai-gemeenskap het Vrydag ‘n merkwaardige lid, mnr Christo de Jager verloor. Hy is in sy slaap oorlede. Mnr de Jager het die gemeenskap jare lank gedien en diep spore in die hawedorp getrap. Jenny Mynhardt Wat n skok. Sterkte aan sy gesin. Judy De Waal Loedolff Oom Christo het regtig baie vir die Walvisbaai-gemeenskap gedoen - ‘n baie slim man met groot visie. Sterkte vir die tyd wat voorlê aan tannie Renate, Christa, Tanja & Linda (en die skoonseuns & kleinkinders). Michaela Lang Rus in Vrede. Sterkte aan sy familie in hierdie hartseer tyd. Ek het 1984 vir hom gewerk in Walvisbaai. Theo Laubscher Oom Christo was merkwaardig en het baie vir Walvisbaai gedoen-Rus in vrede Oom Christo. Dalene de Villiers Ja daar kan boekdele geskryf word,sy groot word jare as die die seun van die Namib. Sy plaas Rostock hoop ek spel reg.Serkte aan sy vrou en kinders. Ansie Vogel RIP oom Christo. Sterkte aan die familie en tannie Renate. Hy is in n beter plek. Ansje en Maria Wilken. X Tokkos Van Der Merwe Oom Christo RIP en is jammer om dit te hoor maar alle sterkte vir die familie. Doris Lottering Christo rus in Vrede. Renate en familie baie sterkte aan julle in die tyd wat voorle. Hilda Peters Rus In Vrede! Sterkte vir die familie! Christa.dink aan jou en familie in hierdie baie swaer dae wat voorle! X Lilian Theron Nou het oom Christo net oorgeloop in die ewigheid in. Sterkte Linda en familie. Carina Human Merkwaardige man wat ‘n vol lewe gelei het. Sterkte aan die familie. Tinta Fick Templin Rus in vrede oom Christo. Jy was voorwaar ‘n voorbeeld en ‘n leier in die gemeenskap. Ek is so jammer dat ek nie by jou diens kan wees nie. Baie sterkte aan jou pragtige vrou, kinders en kleinkinders. Estelle Grundeling Sterkte aan die familie en

vriende. Sandra Baartman Rus in vrede oom Christo en stetkte aan die familie. Merlene Greyvenstein Sterkte aan al sy geliefdes. hy het respek verdien. Johan Brink Ai dis sad! Ons wou hom gaan groet toe ons laas n Walvis was en tyd het net verby gehol! Ons meegevoel asn die familie! Andripa Sutherland Duvenhage Baie jammer om te hoor. Sterkte vir julle Tanja. Alet Botes Sterkte aan die familie. Rika Van Der Post Sterkte aan die familie. Herman En Ria Scholtz Simpatie aan alle familie en vriende Anthéa Ilana October Sterkte aan di familie Barry Le Roux Alle simpatie aan alle familie en vriende. Valmarie Maass Oberholzer Sterkte aan familie met groot verlies. Peter Steenkamp R.I.V. Christo, jy was n voorbeeld vir ons almal! Tim Theron Sterkte. Ek dink aan julle Tannie Renate, Christa en res van die familie Marthie van der Walt RIP Christo. Sterkte aan die familie. Chris Engels R.I.P. a great man,our thoughts are with the family at this very sad time,Dublin, Ireland. Percy Van Zyl Oom Christo ons sal jou skoene by Huis Palms probeer volstaan - R.I.V. Hester Burger Sterkte aan familie. JJ Fourie RIV groot man. Werner Bachmann RIV oom Christo. Sterkte Linda. Natalie Kronson Maischatz Rip great man. Sheila Swart Sterkte. Andrew Grane Sterkte aan famielie.

Reply to letter of Mr King Mandume Muatunga regarding Swakopmund Matters In his letter in the namib times of 31 July 2015 a previous mayor of Walvis Bay, Mr. King Mandume Muatunga, calls Swakopmund Matters “to order.” After listing his criticism he then called all his “progressive” friends to “guard against the enemies of the state and progress.” What type of irresponsibility is this? Who will call him to order? Perhaps no one because nobody is taking him serious any longer. On top of it all he requested the owners and editor of the newspaper “not to allow the publication of the articles” by SM. Fortunately this newspaper has more savvy than to bow to the dictates of outsiders. Again he would not blink to rip from the supreme

law of this land the fundamental freedoms of speech, expression and association, while guaranteeing freedom of the press. How “progressive” is this? And then to accuse SM of wanting to “be leaders in matters of environment.” What a ridiculous statement. He is so uninformed! Swakopmund Matters 6 August 2015 (For Swakopmund Matters the environment of the Namibian coastline and its ocean matters)

Personally this was my first experience, in Namibia, of this kind of event hype and the second place result which we achieved, out of 270 towns (which had been entered), was astounding. Not astounding in the sense that I don’t think Swakopmund was able to compete at this level, but astounded that within such a short period of time, we were able to create enough interest and commitment from our supporters to achieve such an amazing result. Oh and I do also hear all the pessimists out there sighing at me thinking; we’ll never win; how could you waste so much time, effort and money, when we knew the outcome already! Well my answer in that instance is, if I didn’t put in 100% effort and take a chance to make a difference then I don’t believe that I deserve the pleasure of living in this beautiful town, I now call home. A client of mine, who serves on the HAN committee, approached me about 10 days before the final voting for the Competition began, to ask me if I could assist in getting Namibians to vote. My skills as a graphic designer and photographer have provided his company and a few others on the HAN committee with great results in the past, and they all know how much I Love Swakopmund. The fact that they approached me to help out was a compliment and I was so excited to be given the opportunity to make a difference. There was no budget in place for such a promotion, and each of us on the team are already very committed to our “day jobs”, it was no easy task, but where you have energy, the will and the passion, then great things can happen. Each of us worked closely together on a Pro Bono basis and I think we can say that we all enjoyed the reward of the great response we achieved. To all the Namibians, South Africans and Tourists who voted for us we say THANK YOU. My personal contribution was to promote the “Dorp Van Die Jaar” Competition, through social media. The immediate feedback and response which is achieved through this kind of marketing, is unbelievable, and I used Facebook and WhatsApp as the main platform to drive the promotion. Once the social media was launched it is only a matter of days before the print media start asking for material, and so the network gets stronger and more powerful. The I LOVE SWAKOPMUND Facebook page had been a dream that my husband and I have wanted to fulfill for a long time and we launched this page as means to create a more powerful message about Swakopmund specifically. The page has grown incredibly by

reaching 8 000 LIKES in just 3 weeks, it doubled in LIKES just in the past 3 days. During the final voting week for the “Dorp Van Die Jaar” Competition, the I LOVE SWAKOPMUND Facebook page reached over 112 000 people, interestingly enough more then half of those who visit and like the page are “Windhoekers”, that was an insight I had not expected. The team also organized a Flashmob which brought traffic to a stand still in town and some of the tourist related businesses in town challenged each other to get as many votes as possible from their colleagues and staff. The town was in a frenzy of excitement. I would like to call upon all of us who live in this beautiful, quirky, unique African town, to keep up the spirit that surfaced during this Competition. We have a “gem” here, Swakopmund provides us all with a lifestyle which I believe is not readily available anywhere else in the world. Our community have come together in spirit and unity and from all walks of life, to vote that they believe that Swakopmund is the Best Town in Southern Africa. There is a new sense of excitement around and there is a buzz of activity in Swakopmund which seems to be growing each day, I call upon all of us here to stand together and show the rest of Africa and the world how special we are. Our municipality is embarking on a strategic plan for growth and development in Swakopmund, an ambitious project which I believe will only be successful if we all play our part. We are all committed to making enough money to keep a roof over our heads and food on the table for our families, I understand that, I too have been a single mother with three children to care for. But I ask you to imagine the outcome we can achieve if we all take a little time to work together to achieve something positive. Our duty is always to our family and self, and this should be reward enough, however I strongly believe there is no greater reward then knowing you have added value to your community just because you can. Thank You again to all those who did support the Swakopmund “Dorp van die Jaar” campaign, your time and effort is greatly appreciated. To those of you who didn’t or couldn’t, I hope that next time the opportunity presents itself you will be there to assist us in preserving “her” character by developing, growing and supporting our wonderful town, Swakopmund, together. Kind Regards Xenia Ivanoff-Erb

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NAMIB TIMES

Kanker by goeie mense maak my Moereloos, maar nie Godloos nie…

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My vriend,

Wanneer jy vroegoggend opstaan, terwyl die hoenderhaan van die verf nog knus in sy boks slaap, en jy dan die nuus kry, jou pêl ervaar dié hel van: “jy het kanker”, dan raak jy MOERELOOS, maar genadiglik nie Godloos nie. Tog vra jy dan: “Waarom Here? U ken hulle mos, U ken hom, U het hom tog self geroep om as dominee U diens te staan. Nou is twee van sy kinders, ŉ tweeling, al aan kanker dood. Die een jonk (19), en die ander nog jonger (onder 10). Hoe werk dit Here, ek verstaan dit nie, kan U nie maar weer net vir my verduidelik, of vrede gee, of net iets nie?” Sjoe, is eintlik al wat ek kan kwytraak! Die trane loop al van vroeg sonder ophou, want dan raak hy nog ook 5 uur sy tipiese kwinkslae kwyt, deur te noem dat hy aan ‘n liedjie van Robbie Wessels dink en wens: “Dat sy ou klasmaat (my kollega) se kollega (dis nou ek), was nie so ver nie...” Iets van ŉ Visserman liedjie vir die wat Robbie se liedjies ken. Dit laat my dankbaar wees, goed voel, waardevol, dat ek goed genoeg ag is om sy vriend te wees. Ek het soveel respek en liefde vir hom. Ons ken

maar eintlik nie lank nie. As ek eerlik die ure moet tel wat ons al bymekaar was van ons ontmoet het, so 8 jaar terug, dan is dit maar seker in totaal 24 ure, as dit so baie is. Tog maak dit my Moereloos, nie dat ek wens ek was nader nie, dit ook wel, maar dat ek niks fisies aan sy gesondheid kan doen nie. Vriendskap is meer dan om tyd saam te spandeer, soms is die beste vriend, dié een met wie jy op ŉ stoep kan sit, vir ure en dan, soms net so half sugtend uiter: “Ja, swaer”. En dan so half uur of selfs ŉ uur en ŉ half later sal hy dan antwoord met nog so ŉ groter sug: “Ja, nee swaer...”. En dan laat in die aand sal julle van mekaar wegloop met die woorde: “Ons het darem nou baie lekker gesels vanaand swaer.” Maar dit bly sleg, bloedig, afgryslik, verstommend, en wie weet nog wat ook al sleg, en ŉ groot skok op enige

vroegoggend sisteem. Veral wanneer jy nie daar kan wees nie, langs hom en sy familie, om net... Om sommer net saam te huil, en te sug, en vraend te kyk na die Een wat ons altwee geroep het, dalk vir ŉ tyd soos hierdie, maar nou kom bedinges hierdie gebroke wêreld waarbinne ons lewe sommer alles. Nou hoor ek mos al die mense, goeie mense, diep-gelowige-kinders van die Here mense: Ek wonner wat het hy nou verkeerd gedoen, dat God hom straf met hierdie siekte? Het hy dalk iewers ŉ sonde wat ons nie van weet nie, en o ja: God wou Hom mos iets leer toe vat hy sy kind weg. En toe hy nie luister nie, sommer die ander een. En nou vat God aan hom, want... Miskien moet ek maar môre met jou verder deel. Mooi rus my vriend Jou vrind Maroeti DD

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

Letter of complaint

On Sunday 02 August 2015 I visited Shop 4 in Kuisebmond at around 15:00. My good intention was to purchase at least N$500.00 worth of meat. It was quite busy at the meat department waiting for my turn to be assisted. I was subjected to rudely remarks from a very rude and unfriendly sales assistant at the butchery department. When a few other customers and I complained about her behavior she went to call the supervisor/manager. The supervisor/manager did not want to listen to our complaints and instead told us to go away and leave the shop and buy somewhere else.

I and many other customers feel that we were unfairly treated by said Supervisor/manager. He should have listened to our complaints instead of virtually chasing us from the store. I suggest that in future the management should speak in a friendly manner to customers, listen to their complaints and reprimand the employee later, in order to find an amicable solution to dissolve the situation. Thanking you. Disappointed customer

UDF staan vir Veelparty Demokrasie

Geagte landgenote van Namibië

Ons Nasionale sport is sokker en ons weet dat dat wanneer die sokker seisoen begin, die spelers, ondersteuners en administrateurs almal vir ‘n bepaalde doel aktief raak. Wanneer die seisoen verby is, bly die administrateurs steeds druk besig met beplanning vir die volgende seisoen, terwyl die spelers en ondersteuners ‘n blaaskans kry. Dit is byna dieselfde met politieke bedrywighede. Die leiers bly altyd besig terwyl die ondersteuners soms ‘n ruskans kry. Geagte redakteur en inwoners van Swakopmund, die registrasie vir die komende Streeksraad en Plaaslike Owerheid verkiesing is op hande en strek vanaf 5 Augustus tot 22 Augustus. Hierdie registrasie is van kardinale belang vir ons dorp en Swakopmund area. Niemand sal kan stem as hy/sy nie registreer nie. Die registrasie proses is baie maklik en daarom

vra ek almal om in groot getalle te registreer en ‘n sukses daarvan te maak. Die Namibiese Grondwet Artikel 56 no 23 van 1992 maak voorsiening vir die verkiesing van ‘n Plaaslike Owerheidsraad na elke vyf jaar en vanjaar gaan ons stem om Swakopmund se Raadslede vir die volgende vyf jaar op die stoel te plaas. Raak betrokke, demokrasie vereis die betrokkenheid van alle landsburgers. Dit beteken dat jy oor die kwessie rakende landsake moet lees en daaroor moet nadink. Jy moet ook betrokke raak by en stappe neem by aksies wat jou raak. Chief Elifas Khoaseb UDF van Namibië – Swakopmund voorsitter

RENAISSANCE HEALTH MEDICAL AID FUND FINANCIAL WELLNESS ANNUAL FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2014

RESERVE LEVEL 28%

norm 25% Total accumulated funds divided by total contributions

SOLVENCY RATIO 5.2 times norm 2 times

Total times assets cover liabilities

CLAIMS RATIO 81%

TOTAL ASSETS N$138 million

Total claims over total contributions

Total Fund Assets

TOTAL INCOME N$400 million Total Fund contributions and investment income

TOTAL BENEFICIARIES 28,732 Total members on the Fund

The Renaissance Health Medical Aid Fund (RHMAF) performed exceptionally well in 2014 and our Annual Financial Statements reflect that the Fund’s reserve and solvency levels are well in excess of the minimum regulatory requirements as prescribed by NAMFISA, the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority which regulates and supervises medical aid funds.

Three year consecutive award winner – with Gold in 2013 and 2014

The health of a medical aid fund is directly related to the health of its members and claims profile on the fund and similarly the fund’s financial health is subject to seasonal fluctuations. The Fund is however financially stable and healthy and our members and prospective members can be assured that their interests are protected and well looked after.

www.renaissance.com.na *Annual Financial results as audited by an independent auditor (PWC) as per the financial year of the Fund.

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“I have it and I live with it positively” Victor Shares his HIV Status Liesl Losper

“When I young, I was strongly built, and the girls liked being around me. I misused this attention I received from the girls and just lived my life freely and had no conscience about my way of life and no care for the future. Suddenly I started to lose weight and that is when I went to the clinic to get my HIV Status. As I was sitting at the clinic, looking at the other people, it suddenly struck me, and I said to myself, 'The reason you have decided to get tested, is that you feel guilty, because you have lived your life dangerously.' After my test the nurse came to me with a sad look. My heartbeat was faster than normal and when she uttered the words 'You are HIV positive', I could only see her

mouth moving – I was deaf with shock. After minutes, I was back in reality. Words that people use about HIV, like 'If you have AIDS, you are just going to die, your life is over' was constantly flashing through my mind.” A blessing for Victor at that stage of his life was that he had changed his life; he was a born-again Christian by the time he got his test. “Being a Christian at that specific moment of my life, the only option for me was to go to my church leader for emotional assistance. My church leader played a huge role in my life in regarding accepting what was happening in my life.” Victor said with time he found inner peace and accepted the virus living inside his body. After his acceptance, he

started his own support group in Kuisebmond to help others in the same situation. “We support each other in this group emotionally. We also reach out to others, even if they do not have HIV/AIDS but are experiencing difficulties at some point in their lives with other situations. We help to prevent people from getting infected with HIV/AIDS because of their lifestyles.” Victor said his girlfriend then (now his wife, who is HIV negative), supports him tremendously and the love he receives from his kids (also HIV negative) gives him all the hope in the world. “My family does not treat me differently because I am HIV positive. To be HIV positive does not mean your life has to stop, all of us

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are under the protection of the constitution.” What bothers Victor mostly, is the way an HIV infected person gets treated at some hospitals. “When a person with HIV/AIDS are admitted in hospital, and they are getting weaker, the nurses send them home to their families. Most of the time the family does not have the knowledge to take care of them. And the person’s condition just deteriorates and eventually he or she dies.” Victor encourages all who are infected with this virus. “Keep doing good, people will slander you with negative words, but put your faith in the Lord, all of us are only human. Get to know your status today to start living your life in truth and with responsibility,” he said.

Victor Louw, who shared his HIV status with us

The namib times readers’ Questions - Part 1 namib times/PEPFAR/Smart Partners’ HIV Awareness Campaign Ambassador, Bernhard Kamatoto, answering them

“I want to get my normal body back what can I do I am HIV positive.” - Susan www.namtimeshivaids.org www.namtimeshivaids.org SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 You do not say Bernhard: how you want to get your normal body back. Have you lost weight or have you gained weight as a result of the ARV medication? ARVs are known to cause deformity in the body, if you are worried about your weight, consult your medical doctor and discuss your treatment options on how best you can minimise the body fat. If, however, you are losing weight due to lack of nuPractise safe sex. Practise safe sex. trients in your body, the right balanced diet would your status with those you love. Share your status with those you love. fix the problem, but only Let’s put an end to put HIV.an end to HIV. Let’s if you are on treatment. If you have not yet started treatment, I advise that you get started as soon as possible. “Hi Bernhard! Is it impossible for me 2 b affected if my boyfriend is HIV positive and makes a hole with a needle on the condom while we are having sex?” - Marie. Bernhard: Yes, it is possible, but there is hope. If you have been exposed to the virus, you can take the HIV post prophylaxis within 32 hours of your exposure. This is known to reduce your risk so that you are zero converted to HIV. Take the full course for at least 30 days.

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Victor Louw is a 47-year-old man who has been living with HIV/AIDS for the past 19 years and is still living positively. In his younger years he had a “gangster” kind of life he was always the strong guy in his group.

“I read a topic in one of news paper in Namibia about ‘Is this the blame game or what?’ I want

help from you as to what if my partner and I know that we are affected by the HIV virus, can we have a child? Please help!” - Simon. Bernhard: Yes, you can have a child. Every HIV positive person has the right to reproduction but the decision to have a child comes with a great responsibility. First of all, you must find out your viral-load as well as your CD4 count. If your CD4 count is high, you can have a risk-free, normal pregnancy, but if it’s low, you might not be strong enough to carry a child. Also, some type of ARV medication can reduce your chances of falling pregnant or even cause deformity to your unborn baby. Drugs like Efavirenz are not child-bearing friendly so it is important to find out from your doctor if the drugs you are taking can cause complications should you want to get pregnant. Upon deciding to fall pregnant, you have two options; you can either choose to conceive through direct intercourse with your partner, but this method also carries the risk of you and your partner re-infecting each other with the virus. Your second option would be through artificial insemination, which can cost you up to N$700 for consultation alone. I suggest you go with the first option since you may not have the required finances to choose the second option.

“Hi, I am married for two years with my lovely husband since i met him he is HIV positive and i really love him and now i want to make our babe his. Advise me, please.” Tjeripo. Bernhard: The good news is that sperms do not have the virus, meaning, it is possible for you to have a healthy child with an HIV positive partner, but not through normal intercourse. In your case, I would advise artificial insemination as your only option. It is costly but it is the only option you have if you want to have your partner’s baby without exposing yourself to the virus. “Is it possible that one can live for 12 years HIV positive, and give birth to two children aged 15 and 9 during that time, without getting sick and without any medication?” - Frans. Bernhard Kamatoto: Yes, it is possible. An HIV positive person can live up to 15 years like me, Bernhard Kamatoto, without any symptoms and can even go on to live a normal life during the asymptotic period and have children who are free of the virus. However, sometimes it depends on the genes of that person. Some people are more genetically stronger than others when it comes to contracting the virus and can live longer than the normal period and not show any symptoms at all.

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77AUGUST AUGUST2015 2015 7 AUGUST 2015 N$100 000 for Erongo Education

Marshallino Beukes Swakop Uranium once again displayed their devotion towards their social responsibility, after they donated N$100 000 to the Erongo Directorate of Education, yesterday.

Messrs /Awaseb and McCallum signing the agreement with Governor Mutjavikua looking on

(Fltr) Mr Yang Gang (SU), Mr John /Awaseb, Governor Mutjavikua, Mr Percy McCallum (SU), Ms Natalia Guriras (Chief Education Officer) and Ms Beata Muteka (SU)

At the same occasion the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Swakop Uranium and the Erongo Directorate of Education also took place. Swakop Uranium’s Vice President Human Resources and Business Support, Mr Percy McCallum, noted that, although the Government annually allocates a significant portion of the national budget to education, it cannot meet the country’s enormous education needs on its own. This is why, according to McCallum, Swakop Uranium is keen to join forces with the Namibian government for the development of Namibia’s skills

pool, through the signing of the MoU with the Erongo Education Directorate. He remarked that the N$100 000 donation will be used to financially assist in various education needs throughout the region. He furthermore expressed his trust that the donation would benefit learners and teachers now and in the future. McCallum also noted that Swakop Uranium plans to support the Erongo Directorate of Education on an annual basis, and that assistance towards the region’s education will in future be granted directly through the Regional Director of Education, Mr John /Awaseb.

The Erongo Governor, Mr Cleophas Mutjavikua emphasised the importance of human capital development and applauded Swakop Uranium for generously contributing towards the enhancement of primary and secondary education. Mutjavikua noted that the Erongo Region is developing rapidly and skills development is thus vital, especially for the mining sector, as they heavily rely on skilled workers. “To have high calibre technical graduates, the country needs a sound primary and secondary education system,” the Governor noted. He pledged his support towards the company’s initiatives, aimed at uplifting the

communities in the region. A clearly delighted Mr John /Awaseb, the Regional Director of Education, noted that mathematics and science were identified as the two subjects which needed support, as the education sector experiences a challenge regarding a shortage of qualified teachers in this field. According to him, their biggest challenge remains the shortage of classrooms, especially in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, and he urged Swakop Uranium to also try and assist in this regard. Awaseb conveyed the hope that the signing of this agreement will be to the future benefit of Erongo education.

Swakop Uranium appoints 1 000th employee Swakop Uranium on Monday recruited its 1000th employee for the Husab Mine operations.

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Benjamin Abed, a Fitter and Turner graduate from the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT) is number 1 000 on the list of employees recruited by the company. Abed who hails from the Omusati region says it has been a lifelong dream to work in

the mining industry. “While at NIMT, I became familiar with various mines in the Erongo region, and many of us could only hope for a job at Swakop Uranium. Today, I am one of the fortunate few to have gotten employment at the company,” he said.

Abed is happy to work for Swakop Uranium. While this is his first employer, he is eager to make a meaningful contribution at the company and to grow and enhance his skills in his chosen field. The latest recruitments brings Swakop Uranium’s workforce to 1 008, with a further 260 positions to be filled by the end of the year. The recruitment of staff for Husab Mine has gone well to date, and this effort should

Benjamin Abed be seen as Swakop Uranium’s contribution to the call by Government to reduce the levels of unemployment in the country, says a press statement released by Swakop Uranium, on Tuesday.

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What a Perfect Evening! WALVIS BAY

On Saturday evening the Musikfreunde Zornheim gave a fabulous concert at the NPS Kulturaula. A great mix of German “schlager2 and international evergreens had many in the audience rock their feet and sway their heads and shoulders with the rhythm, be it an Udo Jürgens medley, Y.M.C.A. or “Always look at the bright side of life” – everyone was swinging in the mood. The lay musicians played like pros and the joy and fun of making music became evident again and again, be it with the swaying of the trombones, the trill of the piccolo flute or the clarinets that, thanks to the expertise of conductor Sascha Kordel, were not “covered” by the brass. After the last piece the audience jumped off their seats and the band was not allowed to leave without three encores. Closing with a special highlight of “Amazing Grace” with

amazing trumpet soli, the audience was reluctant to go home. Apart from delivering a great concert, the Musikfreunde Zornheim also dedicated the proceeds of the evening in its entirety to the 50th jubilee of the Swakopmunder Musikwoche – and they additionally brought many presents! Thanking the organiser Christiane Berker she was handed an original size facsimile page from the Gutenberg bible, printed

in letterpress technique in the Gutenberg-Museum in Mainz (near Zornheim), with the ornamentation added by hand. The biggest surprise though were two instrument donations, a flute and a clarinet, that were handed over to the Musikwoche to be passed on to young musicians who could not afford such an instrument! Sunday saw another concert together with the Swakopmund Youth Choir and the Mascato Choir in the Immanueal Church in

Mondesa. The musicians were so overwhelmed with the beautiful song of the choirs that they spontaneously invited the Mascato Choir to their May Festival, seeing that the Mascatos will be on their European tour during that time next year. Again, the Big Band from Germany was welcomed by an enthusiastic audience, and the Amazing Grace, joined in song by everyone, got a whole new quality for all present. The pastor of the Imma-

nuel church, pastor //Keib, warmly thanked the musicians and welcomed this kind of cultural exchange. The Swakopmunder Musikwoche hopes to inspire even more young (and older) musicians, not only from Mondesa, to join the Musikwoche in December to improve their musical talent and knowledge with expert lecturers. Christiane Berker Organisational Director Swakopmunder Musikwoche www.musikwoche.com

* Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Book Exchange at the Mission to Seafarers. All Welcome. * Every Tuesday: Blood clinic (NAMBTS) at Wel witschia Hospital next to indoor pool. * First Tuesday of every month: Charity Quiz Night at The Raft! Call 204877 for more info and reservations. * 15 Aug: Kudus R.F.C. presents Winter Ball with “Swingers’’ from 19:00 to 00:00 at Walvis Bay Town Hall. * 19 Aug: Annual General Meeting of Walvis Bay Golf Club at 16:30 at the club. * 1 Sept: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00 by VGK Kerk. * 5 Sept: Hear 4 Raymond - The International School of Walvis Bay at 18:00. Contact: 081 251 9900/081 344 8811. * 25 Sept: Mr and Miss NPS at School Hall. * 6 Okt: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00 by Katolieke Kerk. * 15 & 16 Oct: Narraville Primary School Prize-giving Ceremonies. * 3 Nov: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00 by Lutherse 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. * 7 Aug: Learning Rights Kiddies Centre presents “Alice in Wonderland” at the Namib Primary Aula at 18:00. * 13 Aug: Book Launch and Exhibition of Pompie Burgers: Birds of Namibia at 18:h00 at DIE MUSCHEL - Book & Art Brauhaus Arcade Swakopmund. Tel. 064-40 28 74. The Exhibition continues till 29 August. * 5 Sept: Husab Marathon and 10km, 5km fun run starting at the Husab Access Road from 07:00. * 7 - 10 Oct: Swakopmund International Trade Expo. For more info contact 064 - 406687 or 081 476 9304.

HENTIES BAY * 16 Des: Geloftefees te NG KERK Hentiesbaai om 09:00. * 28 Dec: FISHFESTIFAL & SPORTSDAY. * 30 Dec: HENTIES JUKSKEI OPEN Start 07:00 – Divisions A, B, C.

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. * Swakopmund Museum: Open daily, including Sundays 10:00 - 17:00. * Sam Cohen Library: Monday to Friday: 08:00 13:00/15:00 - 17:00 and the second Saturday per month 09:00 - 13:00. * Die Galerie, Walvis Bay: Exhibition of Namibian and South African Artists. Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00. Saturday 08:30 - 12:30.

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“Embracer” Ndasuunje “Papa” Shikongeni’s “Social Cohesion” Impresses Maria Davel-Wallis

Under the light of the Blue Moon, in the hue of the ‘holy fire called Oshinyanga in Oshiwambo’ the visitors to “Papa” Shikongeni’s latest exhibition at the Cosdef Arts and Crafts Centre in Swakopmund, absorbed the message he wanted to portray – that people should connect themselves to their ancestors and to nature. and craft in community development and today lectures at the College of the Arts. In this exhibition Papa comments on Namibian independence and the notion that it is built upon the spirit of national reconciliation and social cohesion, healing. This exhibition speaks of a socially cohesive society, namely a society that does not minimise the reality of diversity and complexity but that displays high degrees of collectivity, interconnectivity, interdependence, acceptance, inclusivity, equity, justice, fairness, mutuality and integration. It is important to note that social cohesion asks us, as Namibians, to engender a national culture that reduces within the Namibian community of citizens. This exhibition came into excistence with the full and effective participation of the community’s daily life, and citizens as active participants, to express the living conditions for all within the arts and culture. The goal is not to recreate or return to a past version of social relationships, which likely contributed directly or indirectly to the rise of many of the challenges that faced our society. “ Well-known international artist and veteran in photography, Tony

Photo by Maria Davel-Wallis

Jessica le Grange-Keyser told guests that working with Papa had been a pleasure. “Papa is an internationally and nationally recognised artist, storyteller, spiritual believer and leader in Namibia’s post-independence arts education and culture. He fought for his country’s independence from the late 1980’s to early 1990’s, but now uses art as a means of raising consciousness and liberating people’s minds. Papa’s skills in the visual arts are extensive. He has sculpted extensively in wood and papier-mâché, established innovative techniques in printmaking, using cardboard and painting ink on paper and linoleum, and also created a new technique using stretched zips on a frame.” She says Papa uses art to promote freedom of self-expression and individual spirituality, highlighting the importance of tradition and culture in sustainable and appropriate economic and social development. “He is committed to helping up-and-coming artists overcome the challenges involved in marketing themselves and their art internationally. As part of his mission, Papa teaches youth the importance of art

Artist Papa Shikongeni and Sustainability II

Figueira, opened the exhibition that will be open until 22 August. In his opening speech he said Papa had huge concerns about the future of the country and how we can heal it, by being more caring, more h uman. “To heal the nation we need to heal the minds, to make all of Namibia’s people respect each other – according to Papa all human beings are inherently good, but the good in humanity is sometimes distracted when fundamental dignity becomes challenged.” Sustainability II He referred to something that had happened that of the words the young noticed and rememmorning on the beach man remembered – bered by people.” while he and Papa were Papa made his day, and When namib times I watched and smiled, asked Papa to pose for flying a quadcopter. “A man who was work- seeing his magic work- a photo at the painting ing in one of the homes ing – Papa, a wise man, nearest to his heart, he nearby, came up to us, wanting to know how this flying camera works. So I watched Papa and the young man exchange thoughts, when suddenly our friend recognised Papa. Shikongeni, he said, you are Shikongeni. Hishishi Papa… and he went into song, remembering Nombili nombili (peace peace), a song that Papa recorded last year, that became very popular. ‘You have to respect human beings and our mothers, don’t rape them’, were some Papa Shikongeni and Tony Figueira

chose his work “Sustainability”. “Our grandchildren’s future must be based on health, peace and free spirit….we need to path a sustainable life for them, no matter what our skin colour, but sustainable life based on dignity and value of being.

Respect the Beauty of nature, your fellow beings, one people, one future… Namibia, do what we know is right, and be truthful and honest. We are the people of this beautiful Land of the Almighty. Take responsibility for tomorrow… There is nothing useless on this planet. ”

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MUNICIPALITY OF WALVIS BAY

Notice is hereby given in terms of section 63(2)(b) of the Local Authorities Act, 1992 (Act 23/1992), as mentioned, that the Council of the Municipality of Walvis Bay intends to lease Portion B of Farm Walvis Bay Town & Townlands:

Full particulars pertaining to the lease will lie for inspection by interested persons until Tuesday, 28 August 2015 at room 45, Municipal Offices, Kuisebmond. For more information Ms. M Matsuis can be contacted at telephone (064) 201 3235 during office hours. Written obligations, duly motivated, to the intended transaction must be received by the undersigned before or at 12:00 Tuesday, 28 August 2015. A VICTOR GENERAL MANAGER: COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Municipal Offices Civic Centre Nangolo Mbumba Drive Private Bag 5017 WALVIS BAY Fax: (064) 209714

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An der Atlantikküste,in der Namibwüste Callista Gebser und das Musikfreunde Zornheim erste Haus in Wlotzkasbaken beschenken Namibia

Folge 1 von 3 Swakopmund (sk) In der Prinzessin- Rupprecht-Residenz Ecke Bismarck- und AntonLubowski-Straße wohnt die 87jährige Callista Mühlbach, deren Vater Hans Gebser das erste Haus in Wlotzkabaken errichtete. Callista Gebser wurde am 1. Hanuar 1928 in Windhoek geboren und ging bis zum Kriegsausbruch in die Deutsche Schule in Gibeon, die dann geschlossen wurde. Bis zum Matrik besuchte sie die Holy-CrossConvent-School in Windhoek als auch das ,,Mutterhaus” des Convent in AliwalNorth - wie sie es nennt. Tatsächlich gab es im Kap bereits drei

Die 87jährige Callista Mühlbach (geb. Gebser) in der Prinzession-Rupprecht-Residenz. Foto: Susann Kinghorn Heiligenkreuz-Con- vor auch eine in der vent-Schulen, nämlich Hauptstadt des dain Kapstadt, George maligen Südwestafriund Aliwal-North, be- ka 1951 registriert

Die 19jährige Callista Gebser (links) im Jahre 1947 mit ihrer 57jährigen Mutter Anna Maria (geb. Stelzmann) und ihren Schwestern Lindi (17) und Lotti (15). Foto: Privat wurde. Der Windhoeker Convent beMöchten Sie zeigen, wie gann im Jahr 1906 mit unterschiedlich Meinungen der Höheren Töchterschule und sieben und Überzeugungen sein Schülerinnen. Eigentlich wollte Calkönnen? Melden Sie sich lista Gebser gern Mebei Susann Kinghorn; Tel. dizin studieren. Die 405183 oder 0812538850; Studienplätze aber wurden damals vor alE-Mail: susannkinghorn lem an die aus dem Krieg heimkehrenden @gmail.com Soldaten vergeben, sodass für sie kein Platz war. Somit ließen ihre Eltern Hans Gebser und Anna Maria (geb. Stelzmann) sie nach einem BA-Studienjahr am Carinus Nursing College in Kapstadt zur Krankenpflegerin ausbilden. Außerdem belegte sie einen Hebammen-Kursus in Pietermaritzburg. Knapp vier Jahre lang arbeitete Callista Gebser am Rondebosch Cottage Diese beiden Neuerscheinungen u.a. zieren Hospital, bevor sie von zur Zeit das Schaufenster der Buch- und 1951 bis 53 im KranKunsthandlung ,Die Muschel’. kenhaus in Maltahöhe Foto: Susann tätig war.

1954 reiste Callista mit ihrer Mutter Anna und Schwester Lotti nach Deutschland und in die Schweiz, wo sie den Kaufmann/Lehrer Alois Mühlbach kennenlernte und in Frankfurt/ Höchst heiratete. 1955 kam Sohn Hanspeter zur Welt. Im Januar 1956 zog die Familie nach Südwestafrika auf die elterliche Farm Nudupsdrift bei Maltahöhe. 1957 erblickte Cordula in Swakopmund das Licht der Welt. Da Alois Mühlbach als Farmverwalter nicht geeignet war und zu viele eigensinnige Ideen hatte, beschloss Vater Hans Gebser diese Aufgabe seiner Tochter Lindi und deren Mann Ludwig zu übergeben. Callista und Alois Mühlbach zogen nach Windhoek, wo Tochter Dorothea 1960 geboren wurde. Alois Mühlbach arbeitete bei Teuber und Corsen als Kaufmann. Die Ehe verlief unglücklich. 1963 arbeitete Callista ein Jahr in Gobabis, bevor sie sich 1964 endgültig von ihrem Mann trennte. Alois Mühlbach verließ Afrika mit seinem damals 9jährigen Sohn Hanspeter und wohnte in seinem Elternhaus in Frankfurt/Höchst. Die noch bestehenden Hypotheken des Windhoeker Hauses und die Schulgelder der beiden Töchter stellten eine große Belastung für die nunmehr 38jährige Callista dar. Sie arbeitete sich jedoch stetig hoch, machte weitere Examen als Krankenschwester und schaffte es auch ohne Mann. Ihr Bruder Walter war ihr in dieser Zeit eine große Hilfe.... Fortsetzung folgt!

Swakopmund (sk) Sie kamen nicht nur mit einem Stapel Noten im Gepäck an die Küste, um der Swakopmunder Musikwoche mit ehrenamtlich vorgeführten Konzerten finanziell unter die Arme zu greifen. Die BigBand Zornheims überreichte

der Organisatorin der fast 50 Jahre alten Musikwoche, Christiane Berker, nach dem Konzert in der NPS-Kulturaula, u.a. auch eine Querflöte und eine Klarinette für Teilnehmer, die sich kein eigenes Instrument leisten können.

Die Zornheimer Bläser ließen vor allem deutsche Schlagerstars aufleben: Bata Illic mit ,Michaela’, Jürgen Drews mit ,Ein Bett im Kornfeld’, Michael Holm mit ,Mendocino’ und Udo Jürgens mit einem Potpourri. Fotos: Susann Kinghorn Das fast anderthalbstündige Konzert hätte kürzer sein können, zumal Big-Band-Musik im Grunde eher als Hintergrundmusik gedacht ist und die Bläser aus Rheinland-Pfalz zum Teil müde aussahen (in Namibia gibt es halt viel zu sehen und zu erleben!). Andererseits verteidigte das Swakopmunder Publikum seinen Ruf vehement, sich wenigstens zwei Zugaben Christiane Berker, freute sich sichtlich über mit enthusiastischem die großzügige Spende der Musikfreunde Stehapplaus zu verdienen. Zornheim.

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An der Atlantikküste,in der Namibwüste Spende von Gemälden

"Looking into the Desert - Cinderella Mountains” von der südafrikanischen Künstlerin Alice Elahi Swakopmund - Durch wird von der Künst- Freude und Engageeinen seltenen Glücks- lerin und ihrer Familie ment während zahlfall ist die Kunstver- der Woermannhaus- reicher Exkursionen einigung Swakop- Galerie zur Verfügung lmpressionen einer anmund in den Besitz gestellt, um Teil der dersgearteten Landeiner Reihe hervorra- permanenten Kunst- schaft in dem ihr eigegender Gemälde der vereins-Sammlung zu nen Stil festhielt. bekannten südafrika- werden. lhre farbkräftigen, ausnischen Malerin Alice Es ist der ausdrückli- drucksstarken Darstelche Wunsch Alice Ela- lungen der namibiElahi gekommen. D i e s e w e r t v o l l e his, dass ihre Bilder in schen Landschaft sind Schenkung faszinie- Namibias Galerien Kennern und Liebharender Landschafts- vertreten sind, in dem bern ihrer Kunst beund See-Aquarelle Land, in dem sie voll kannt. Die Malerin liebte die stürmische Atlantikküste, die weiten, sonnendurchfluteten Ebenen der Südnamib, das wechselnde Farbenspiel der Dünen sowie die wilden Rivierlandschaften im Nordwesten. Alice Elahis Bilder verleihen der permanenten Kollektion der Galerie durch ihre Leuchtkraft und Stärke willkommene Frische und offnen Wege zur Moderne. Die WoermannhausGalerie stellt dieses Kein Zweifel, der Hund ist treu. Aber sollen wir einmalige Geschenk uns deshalb ein Beispiel an ihm nehmen? Er ist von neun Gemälden doch nur dem Menschen treu und nicht dem während einer kleinen Hund. Feststunde dem PubOscar Wilde (1854 - 1900) likum vor. Sei treu bis in den Tod. Die Ausstellung "NaHeilige Schrift; Offenbarung 2.10 mibia through the eyes Manchmal hängen wir an einer Frau mehr of an artist” wird am wegen der Untreue, die wir ihr antun, als wegen Samstag, den 15. Auder Treue, die sie uns hält. gust, um 17 Uhr von Alexandre Dumas (1824 - 1895) Christiane Berker erWüßte ich nicht, daß die Treue so alt ist wie die öffnet und kann bis Welt, so würde ich glauben, ein deutsches Herz Ende August besichtigt habe sie erfunden. werden. Heinrich Heine (1797 - 1856) Traudel Göthje Wenn Treue Spaß macht, dann ist es Liebe. Aus China

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Liebe Küstenleser, Gerade habe ich mir nochmal das Interview reingezogen, das unser Radiosprecher vom Deutschen Hörfunk, Jochen Berends, kürzlich mit Marianne Zappen-Thomson, Dozentin und Leiterin der Abteilung für Germanische und Romanische Sprachen der Universität von Namibia (Unam), führte. Wenn ich das Gerüst des Gesprächs in einem Satz zusammenfassen müsste, würde er so lauten: Man sollte möglichst alle Wörter/Phrasen/Redewendungen in einem Gespräch vermeiden, die einen anderen in irgendeiner Form verletzen könnten. Frau Zappen-Thomson nennt ein paar Beispiele. So darf man das Wort Hottentottenpopo für die Lithops-Sukkulente nicht in den Mund nehmen, da Hottentotte ein Schimpfwort aus der Kolonialzeit ist. Auch Begriffe wie ,Führer’ und ,Mädel’ oder Redensarten wie ,Ich mach das schon bis zur Vergasung’ sind tabu, weil sie an den Nationalsozialismus erinnern. Von Gartenjungs (aus dem afrikaansen tuinjong entlehnt) oder Buschleuten zu sprechen ist degradierend, und Begriffe wie Bimbos, Nicht-Weiße, oder gar Dunkelgrüne zu verwenden, ist nicht nur negativ, sondern auch noch unwahr. ,,Die sind doch gar nicht dunkelgrün”, meint Frau Zappen-Thomson, und sie plädiert dafür, dass man dann doch lieber gleich von ,Schwarzen’ spricht. ,,Aber sind sie denn schwarz?”, möchte ich fragen. Außerdem ist sie sich als Sprachwissenschaftlerin ganz bestimmt darüber im Klaren, warum der Begriff ,Dunkelgrün’ überhaupt entstanden ist, nämlich deshalb, liebe Leser, weil es just solche Menschen wie Frau Zappen-Thomson gibt, die den deutschen Wortschatz und damit die Sprachfreiheit und entwicklung einschränken. Der Begriff ,Dunkelgrüne’ entsprang dem Tabu, von unserer stark pigmentierten Bevölkerung als ,Schwarze’ zu reden, und man sich somit als weniger stark getähnte Spezies etwas Neues ausdenken musste. Übrigens fallen wir

Weißen für die Herero nicht einmal in die Personenkategorie. Sie nennen uns ,Otjirumbu’, und das bedeutet ,,fahles Ding”. Mich stört das nicht! Ich finde, wir deutschsprachigen Namibier und auch die Bundesdeutschen lassen generell wenig Platz für Sprachfreiheit und Wortneufindungen. Wir sind so gebots- und verbotsversessen (siehe die neue Rechtschreibung, die akribisch durchdacht und fast diktatorisch festgelegt wurde), dass das Sprechen (und Schreiben) gar keinen Spaß mehr macht und man zum Stotterer/gehemmten Schreiberling zu werden droht (ich bitte

danach zu erkundigen, wie mein Gesprächspartner sich fühlt, dann kann ich gleich die Lippen geschlossen halten! Frau Professorin meint, man sollte auch nicht mehr von Zigeunern reden, weil der Begriff negativ behaftet ist. Ich nenne manchmal Bekannte Zigeuner. Warum? Weil ich sie darum beneide, dass sie ihre Wanderlust so voll auskosten und ich es mit meiner dicken Pfahlwurzel in der namibischen Erde selten schaffe, mich einfach loszureißen und die Welt da draußen mehr zu erkunden. Ich as-

Dann wiederum nehme ich meinen verbeulten Südwester Hut ab vor dem Kind aus dem dänischen Märchen ,Des Kaisers neue Kleider”, das den Luftballon der Höflichkeitsfloskeln und Betrügerei durchbricht und dem Kaiser, der sich noch in dem Eitelkeitswahn seiner nicht-existenten Kleider wiegt, reinen Wein einschenkt: ,,Aber der Kaiser hat ja gar nichts an! ” Letztendlich aber berühren Frau ZappenThomson und ich uns doch an einem Punkt. Im Internet entdeckte ich ihre Antwort auf eine Frage der Allge-

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um Verzeihung, wenn ich hier irgendwo jemanden verletzt habe, der tatsächlich stottert oder gehemmt ist!). Da lobe ich mir die Afrikaaner, die ihre Sprache akrobatischverspielt fließen lassen, ständig neue Wörter bilden (zum Beispiel driehoekiekoekiedoekie für einen G-string), sich aus anderen Sprachen etwas aneignen (das deutsche Brötchen ist zu bretsjen geworden und nun offiziell ein afrikaanses Wort), ihren wundervoll-flexiblen Buchstabensalat in den phantasievollsten Bildern und Neuerfindungen sprechen lassen. Nun kommt Frau Zappen-Thomson mit NOCH mehr Regeln, Gesetzen und Maulkörben, weshalb ich zunehmend mit meinen Hunden oder mir selbst rede. Zumindest wird einem da nichts vorgeschrieben. Wenn ich ihren Vorschlag akzeptieren würde, mich vor jedem Satz, den ich äußere, erstmal

soziiere Zigeuner also durchaus mit etwas Positivem. Muss ich jetzt erst jeden fragen, ob er mit dem Begriff ein Problem hat, bevor ich ihn gebrauchen darf? Schwarzafrika ist ebenfalls ,,out”. Man spricht ja schließlich auch nicht von Weiss-Europa. Von Taubstummen zu reden ist unerhört, denn schließlich können diese zwar nicht hören, dafür haben sie jedoch ihre eigene Zeichensprache. Nun, Sprache hat für mich immer etwas mit Sprechen zu tun, und einer, der keine verständlichen Wörter aus seinem Munde fließen lassen kann, der ist für mich stumm, aber ich lasse mich gerne belehren. Wie dem auch sei, liebe Leser, ich habe einfach keine Lust auf diesen Eiertanz. Natürlich bin ich auch für Höflichkeit, denn: “Höflichkeit gleicht einem Luftkissen: Es ist nichts drin sein, aber es mildert die Stöße des Lebens.” (Schopenhauer)

meinen Zeitung in einem Interview aus dem Jahre 2005, was denn ihre Stärken und Schwächen seien, und da fühlte ich mich fast familiär mit ihr verbunden: ,,Meine Stärke ist sicher, dass ich ein sehr positiver Mensch bin. Meine Schwäche ist, dass ich häufig rede, ohne erst einmal durchgeatmet zu haben. Somit sind meine Aussagen nicht immer diplomatisch, aber ich tröste mich damit, dass sie zumindest ehrlich sind.” Jess ja, ich like deine ,,Schwächen” muuhrsche, Marianne, weil ich sie so gut verstehe. Meine Welt sieht schon klaar nicht mehr so zappenduster aus, jetzt, wo ich weiss, dass wir eigentlich verwandt sind. Wir können unsere germanischen Wurzeln halt nicht leugnen, und dazu gehört auch der Spruch, der in der deutschen Küche hängt: Sprich, was wahr ist, trink, was klar ist, iss, was gar ist! Deine/Ihre Susann Kinghorn

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Walvis Bay Salt Refiners Support Mathematics Training for Teachers The new curriculum for schools, which is implemented at the Junior Primary phase from 2015, aims at improving basic numeracy skills of junior primary learners and prescribes new approaches to teaching mathematics.

A group of 30 junior primary teachers from the Tutaleni Cluster in Walvis Bay completed a 10-day mathematics teaching training course over 5 months. (Fltr) Ms Jaline Oosthiuzen, Junior Primary Advisory Teacher, and Ms Magret Courtney-Clarke, workshop facilitator. Front seated: Mr John Awaseb, Director of Education of the Erongo Region, and Mr Gregory Swart, Business Development Director of Walvis Bay Salt Refiners

Mr Gregory Swart from Walvis Bay Salt Refiners handed over the certificates of attendance. (Fltr): Ms Magret Courtney-Clarke, Ms Helvi Mbepho and Mr Gregory Swart

To address the need for training teachers in the new approaches, the Erongo Regional Education Directorate has partnered with Walvis Bay Salt Refiners to provide teachers with the knowledge and skills to develop number sense and numeracy skills of Grade 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 learners. The Junior Primary Mathematics Professional Development Programme, which is facilitated by Magret Courtney-Clarke, has been rolled out this year to one group of 30 Walvis Bay teachers of the Tutaleni cluster in Walvis Bay and one group of 20 teachers in the Usakos cluster. Training takes place in two-day workshops over 5 months. The training course for the 30 junior primary teachers in Walvis Bay was concluded with a function on 30 July 2015. At this function Mr John Awaseb, the Erongo Regional Education Director, encouraged the teachers to use the learner-centered approach and practical activities of the training course to equip learners with the very important basic number skills and understanding. He thanked Walvis Bay Salt Refiners for their interest in and commitment to education through supplementing the funds that can be made available for teacher in-service training by his Directorate. Mr Gregory Swart, the representative of Walvis Bay Salt Refiners, relayed his company's message of support to the aspiration and the vision of the Ministry of Education to develop a high performing education system and expressed his hope that the training of junior primary teachers will bear fruit so that all children can develop a strong foundation for mathematics.

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A Professional Development Programme for Teachers Junior Primary Mathematics The first years of schooling have a profound impact on future academic performance and one of the root causes for the small number of learners who are able and willing to take mathematics at more advanced levels in secondary schools is the poor foundation laid in primary school. The Ministry of Education has launched a wideranging curriculum reform and syllabus review. Implementation has started at the Junior

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Primary phase in 2015. The emphasis in mathematics is on improving basic numeracy of junior primary learners. The new approaches to teaching

mathematics at junior primary level in Namibia are based on the programmes developed in the Netherlands. This professional deve-

lopment programme aligns with these new approaches to teaching and learning mathematics at junior primary level. Its aim is to provide teachers with the know-ledge and skills to develop number sense and numeracy skills of Grade 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 learners. A successful pilot programme was conducted in 2012 at schools in the Omaruru circuit. Due to generous financial support from Walvis Bay Salt Refiners and input from the Erongo Regional Education Directorate the programme has been rolled out this year to one group of 30 Walvis Bay teachers of the Tutaleni cluster and one group of 20 teachers in the Usakos cluster. The programme is conducted by Magret Courtney-Clarke over a five

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months period as a series of 2-day workshops. Teachers are introduced to some theoretical background, affordable materials, models, teaching approaches, and sequences. The facilitator models all teaching approaches and teachers are involved in practical activities with materials and worksheets. Teachers are tasked to apply what they have learnt in the classroom after each workshop. The focus of the programme is on understanding basic mathematical principles involving numbers and operations, on developing strategies to derive facts and solve problems and on developing quick and correct recall of basic facts (e.g. addition and subtraction facts and multiplication tables). The programme at Tutaleni cluster has been completed successfully and will be rounded off with a lunch hosted by the Erongo Regional Directorate on 30 July 2015.

Magret Courtney-Clarke, the workshop facilitator

Lora Guriras and Karin Geinus show off their certificates

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Pro-Ed wen ATKV-Toneelfees in Windhoek Die vreugdevure het hoog gebrand toe Pro-Ed Akademie van Swakopmund se toneel, Mallewales, onder regie van Caro Els die Namibiese been van die ATKV-Tienertoneelfees, verlede Saterdagaand in Windhoek, gewen het. Nie net het Caro en Anri Els die gehoor en die beoordelaars gaande gehad met hulle puik toneelspel nie, maar hulle het ook verskeie toekennings ontvang. Hulle het goue toekennings (85% +) ontvang vir regie (Caro Els onder leiding van Dr Pierre-André en Ingemari Viviers), ensemblewerk (Caro en Anri Els) en die klankbaan (JC Kock met die hulp van Dr Viviers). Verder het hulle silwer toekennings (75% +) ontvang vir karakteruitbeelding (Caro en Anri Els), beligtingsontwerp en beligtingsoperateur (Ewan Snyman), projektor-ont-

werp (Byron Bester met die hulp van Dr Viviers en JC Kock), kostuums (Caro Els en Elizabeth Viljoen) en stelbou (Caro en Anri Els, Elizabeth en Jean Viljoen). Die klankmanne (JC Kock en Wessel Janse van Vuuren) en spesiale e ff e k t e ( E l i z a b e t h Viljoen) het brons toekennings (65% +) ontvang. Mallewales is geskryf deur Dr Pierre-André Viviers van NWU, wat al verskeie toekennings vir sy toneelstukke en regie ontvang het. Hy is onder andere in 2014 deur die ATKV aangewys as die skrywer van die beste nuutgeskrewe Tiener-

toneelteks vir Droom. Pro-Ed Akademie se ander drie toneelstukke onder regie van Mev Elizabeth Viljoen het ook goed gevaar en goeie repliek is op hulle spel gelewer. Moria Privaatskool met Romeo en Juliet 2, Oppad na die Hiernamaals, het die tweede plek verower, gevolg deur Windhoek Gymnasium met Ingeboks in die derde posisie. Privaatskool Elnatan met Sondag Siësta moes met die vierde posisie tevrede wees. Hierdie is die derde jaar dat die ATKV-Tienertoneelfees by Windhoek Gymnasium in Windhoek aangebied word.

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Tamariskia Primary School vra Hulp met Opknapping van Skool Maria Davel-Wallis

Die skool het onlangs beperkte brandskade gely toe 'n klaskamer – dié van die Graad 2A's in die slag gebly het. Die skool het nou besluit om sommer as deel van die herstelproses, die hele skool op te knap en oor te verf. Foto deur Maria Davel-Wallis

Verf van byna N$100 000 is aangeskaf, maar nou vra die skool hulp van die gemeenskap, met die verf van die skool. Die kwotasies wat die skool gekry het vir die verfwerk, wissel van N$60 000 tot byna N$300 000, en die skool kan dit nie bekostig nie. Onderwysers meen, as almal help, is dit 'n wonderlike gemeenskaps-spanbousessie, en kan almal saam die swaarkry met lekkerkry klaarkry. Die skoolhoof van die Tamariskia Primary School, me Losaria Kooper en die onderwyseres wie se klas dit is, mev Rosie Carew, was op die toneel, toe namib times die dag van die brand daar aangekom het – hulle was baie hartseer. Nou kan lede van die gemeenskap help om deur hulle betrokkenheid baie geld te spaar, en baie goeie bande te smee. Nader Mnr Tjipo of die skoolhoof, of maak sommer 'n draai by Agter (vlnr) Mev Carew (Graad 2 onderwyser), Mnr Tjipo (Departementshoof), Me Fisher (Departementshoof), Tanie die skool. Lizet (Instellingswerker), Me Ugams (Graad 5 onderwyser), Me Ashipala (Graad 7 onderwyser) en Mnr Carew Die namib times het gaan kyk na die verf wat aangekoop is, en (Departementshoof). Voorste ry leerlinge, vlnr: Onderhoofmeisie - Shakira Klaaste, Hoofseun - Keanu Ipinge, sommer 'n foto geneem daarvan, saam met 'n paar leerlinge en onderwysers. Hoofmeisie - Alisha Skrywer en Onderhoofseun - Alex Kamuhuka.

Project Name & Description: Construction and Operation of a 3MW Solar Power Plant in Arandis. Maverick Business Solutions has been appointed by Radial Truss Industries as an independent environmental practitioner to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed construction and operation of the 3MW Solar Power Plant, in Arandis. Project Location: 12ha of land in Extension 6, Arandis, Erongo Region.

Kleinspan doen hul ding by Vrede Rede Fotos deur Marshallino Beukes

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES Notice is hereby given to all potentially Interested and/or Affected Parties (I&APs) that an application will be made to the Environmental Commissioner in terms of the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (GN 30 of 2012) for the following activity.

Proponent: Radial Truss Industries Environmental Consultant: Maverick Business Solutions In line with the Environmental Management Act and EIA Regulations all Interested and/or Affected Parties (I&APs) are encouraged to register with this study. Background Information Document (BID) can be requested from the environmental consultant. All I&APs are hereby invited to submit their comments, concerns and opinions to Maverick Business Solutions in writing before 7 August 2015. Contact: Abigail Shidute Email: abigailshidute@gmail.com Tel: +264 81 2902516

Die Graad 0 leerlinge van Vrede Rede Primêre Skool in Swakopmund het Saterdag 'n model-kompetisie gehad, tot groot vermaak van die ouers en leerlinge.

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M+Z Motors Five door Corsa Sport Joins Opel's line up of new Germans A resurgent Opel continues with its new product offensive verse gear, hydraulic improves fuel eco- are designed for Coastal which began locally in January this year with the introduction clutch actuation, and nomy since idle can be comfort and support

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dynamics exhibit the key characteristics we have come to expect of all our new Germans," said Christopher Cradock, Opel Brand Manager. New State of the Art Drivetrain The Corsa 1.4T Sport is equipped with the latest engine from Opel's ecoTEC family of small petrol engines. Combining both performance and efficiency, the engine propels the Corsa from a standing start to 0100 km/h in 9.6 seconds, with a top speed of 204 km/h. The 1.4T Sport's tested fuel consumption is consumption 7.4 litres per 100 kilometres (urban cycle); 5.1 litres (extra urban) and 5.9 litres per 100 kilometres on the combined cycle. Some of the engine's notable features include 16 valve cylinder head with natrium cooled exhaust valves which allow for increased airflow, optimized inlet port,

reduced component temperatures thereby increasing performance. Another key feature of this engine is Double CamPhaser (D CVCP) for increased airflow and optimized valve timing. This feature allows for reduced fuel consumption and increased performance. Furthermore as is the trend with Opel for downsizing engines, turbocharging is used to create low end torque enabling longer ratios to reduce fuel consumption and increase driver enjoyment. Fuel consumption is further reduced by optimizing oil pressure, reducing friction and controlling engine heat up and cooling. The Corsa Sport comes with a six speed manual transmission with synchronised gears, including reverse, with short shift travel. The gearbox has a cable shift system for improved shiftability, sync re-

FORMANCE To further optimize the ride and handling performance of the Corsa, the front suspension geometry has been optimized via changes on the front knuckle to improve vehicle roll behaviour, steering response and understeer behaviour. The vehicle has a lower centre of gravity, and front spring rates adapted to axle loads to improve vehicle ride and pitch behaviour. The changes are engineered to offer a significant improvement in ride, more stable and safe handling, better steering feel and precision as well as an improved NVH-behaviour. To further improve refinement, the new Corsa has a Neutral Torque Axis (NTA) engine mounting system with two load carrying mounts to the body and one torque mount attached to the sub frame. This system contributes to the driving comfort,

improves the NVH behaviour. S P O RT Y L O O K AND REVOLUTIONARY INTERIOR DESIGN The 2015 Corsa Sport comes with subtle OPC_Line Kit addons for customers who want to show their sporty ambitions. The standard kit includes front and rear bumper extensions, side rocker mouldings, sporty exhaust tip, and carbon look outside rear view mirror covers. Sculptural harmonious surfaces and graceful flowing lines are key elements in the design of the new Corsa's interior. The sculptural wing-shaped instrument panel (IP) top-pad is enhanced by the presence of an all new leather covered flat bottom sport steering wheel with silver bezel, alloy sports pedals, leather gear shift knob from the Corsa OPC. OPC Handbrake lever and jet black leather. The cloth covered Moonray Sports seats

bience of the cabin. Additional features include 17 inch Dark Titanium wheels. A comprehensive range of 15 exterior colours, 5 solid and 10 metallic. D E M O C R AT I SING TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY When it was launched, the 5th generation Corsa emphasised affordability and value for money by bringing inspiring design, innovating technology and an engaging drive to the youth. The Corsa Sport benefits from all the features found in this range which adds to the appeal of the vehicle as a high performance vehicle for young people with standard driver assistance, safety and infotainment features. Model Line-up Corsa 1.0T Essentia Corsa 1.0T Enjoy Corsa 1.4 Enjoy AT Corsa 1.0T Cosmo Corsa 1.4 T Sport

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Ranger Odyssey Conquers 2 000km of Namibia's Best Twenty contestants and a convoy of 17 Ford Rangers have completed an arduous 12-day 2 000km off-road expedition through the extremely remote and rugged Damaraland and Kaokoland regions of northern Namibia during Ranger Odyssey 2015 which ended in Windhoek today. There were many highlights during the trip, including travelling through Desolation Valley, the infamous Khuwarib, dust holes, Crowther 4x4 Trail and camping at the base of Brandberg - each just as spectacular as the last. The convoy also traversed many of Namibia's main rivers including the Huab, Omaruru, Hoanib and Hoarisib River. The route officially started at Spitzkoppe, and contestants travelled via Palmwag, Khuwarib and Desolation Valley to the final destination point at Brandberg campsite where the final two days were spent beneath the highest mountain in Namibia. The terrain varied dramatically during the course of the trip, from smooth dirt roads to soft river sand, suspension-testing rough and rocky 4x4 trails through the mountains leading into barren planes that stretch as far as the eye can see.

Each day the contestants were assessed and scored by the instructors, Ford representatives and media crew on a wide variety of aspects, including 4x4 driving, camp etiquette, communication and leadership skills, special tasks, as well as their overall demeanour throughout the trip. The competition also featured two elimination phases. The two lowest scoring contestants were eliminated on the 27th and a further three departed on the 30th. Contestants' votes also counted for a portion of the scores in each round, plus were factored into the final results. "The final 15 contestants have come through 12 challenging days in some of the most remote and unforgiving conditions of northern Namibia," says Tracey Delate, General Marketing Manager, Ford Motor Company of Sub-Saharan Africa. "Each one of the contestants has given it their all and we have been really impressed with

the enthusiasm, energy and spirit that each person brought to Ranger Odyssey 2015." "Ultimately there will be only one winner but everyone heads home today as a winner in their own right, having experienced a true lifechanging adventure through some of the best parts of Namibia," Delate commented. The Ford Ranger has been the real star of the show having conquered some of the most arduous and challenging conditions in Africa. The performance of the Ranger has been truly exceptional throughout, taming even some of the toughest obstacles. Overall, the Ranger proved that it is indeed built for tough. During the trip contestants proposed their own corporate social responsibility initiatives. The winner of the humanitarian project was Jacobus Muller, who won the contestants' combined pot of "Ranger Odyssey Dollars" to get his proposal off the ground for a selfsustaining crĂ¨che

powered and watered by a windmill system - after all, changing lives is what Ranger Odyssey is all about. "My sincere thanks and gratitude to the entire Ranger Odyssey team, including all the De Rust Outdoor instructors, as well as the great sponsors who contributed towards the success of this year's event." Delate said Satellite communications equipment was sponsored by SatForRent with Inmarsat providing the satellite data. Drimac kitted out all of the contestants and crew with a superb range of clothing and accessories and each person also received a pair of Oakley sunglasses. Navworld supplied Garmin Montana 600 GPS units for each vehicle, along with a Garmin verb camera to capture the action. Energizer kindly supplied LED headlamps and Cansa supported the event with sunscreen and buffs to help shield the sun. Contestants were able to stay in touch and keep their phones charged

thanks to I Do Powerbanks. The winner of Ranger Odyssey 2015 will be

revealed at a Ford event i n S a n d t o n o n 11 August. The ultimate prize: an

Odyssey Ranger for a year, plus the equivalent of R5 000 fuel per month.

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MUNICIPALITY OF WALVIS BAY Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 63(2)(b) of the Local Authorities Act, 1992 (Act 23/1992), as amended, that the Council of the Municipality of Walvis Bay intends to sell, by private transaction, the following portion of Public Open Space Erf 3657 Kuisebmond to Messrs R van Wyk and P Shipanga.

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

Description: Portion of Erf 3657, Kuisebmond Area: ± 0.4109 Hectares (±4109m²), Zoning: Public Open Space Purchase Price: ± N$ 739,620.00 (N$180 per m²) An additional amount of ± N$ 73 962.00 is to be paid for landscaping and the establishment of a

green belt fund. Full particulars pertaining to the sale will lie for inspection by interested persons until Tuesday, 18 th August 2015 at Room 30, Municipal Offices, Kuisebmond. For more information Ms. S. Mupupa can be contacted at telephone (064) 201 3294 during office hours. Written objections, fully motivated, to the intended transaction must be received by the undersigned before or at 12:00 on Friday, 21st August 2015. A. VICTOR General Manager Community and Economic Development Municipal Offices, Civic Centre Nangolo Mbumba Drive Private Bag 5017 Walvis Bay Fax: (064) 209 714

E-Mail: smupupa@walvisbaycc.org.na

WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME CONSENT: Home Based Business (Cash Loan) ON ERF: 3525 TOWNSHIP: Kuisebmond STREET: Volstruis Street, 82. In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I/we, undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect/establish a Kambala Cash Loan on the site. Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Rooms 101 & 106D, Civic Centre.

NOTICES & VACANCIES

JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR TYPESETTER (GRAPHIC DESIGNER) FOR THE PRINTING INDUSTRY. Requirements: * Experience on AppleMac Computer * Working with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand, InDesign, etc. * Imaging separation on Image Setter Please mail us your CV to: cpcoast@iway.na

SALT COMPANY (PTY) LTD Applications are hereby invited from Namibian Citizens for appointment in the following vacancy

ELECTRICIAN Requirements: The successful candidate shall be in possession of a certificate in Electrical and Industrial Electronics. Experiences in Industrial Electrical - 220 - 380 V Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Contact: SALT CO (PTY) LTD Tel: 064 / 402611 Fax: 064 / 405424

Any person having any objection to the approval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager: Roads and building Control, (Town Planning), Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay and undersigned, in writing, not later than 21 August 2015. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT(S): Fransisco Yavo Marto Kambala, 3525, Volstruis Street, Kuisebmond.

Anchors @ the Jetty is looking for a

Chef to join their team.

The applicant should have the following experience: - Matric or Grade 12 certificate - At least two years work experience in a griller position - Knowledge of how to prepare fish and meat dishes is essential - Good communication skills in English and Afrikaans - Knowledge of basic health and safety in a food service environment - The applicant must reside in Walvis Bay Please email a two page CV to anchorsatthejetty@gmail.com Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview

Anchors @ the Jetty is looking for a

Professional Bar Person to join their team.

The applicant should have the following experience: - Matric or Grade 12 certificate - At least one year work experience in the hospitality industry - Knowledge of espresso making an advantage - Good communication skills in English and Afrikaans - The applicant must reside in Walvis Bay Please email a two page CV to anchorsatthejetty@gmail.com Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview

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Contact 064 20 6106 LIMITED SPACE

COURSES GERMAN COURSE FOR ADULT BEGINNERS: Learn to speak German and improve your job opportunities!! Limited space Available. Register now to qualify for a discount. Experienced mothertongue teacher. Contact 081 607 2685

SERVICES OFFICE & HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE REMOVAL SPECIALISTS Over Namibia Household & Office. Mobile: 0814093522 email: neilnkt@iway.na

CLOSING TIME: 10:00 day prior to publication

SERVICES

PRINCE ABEY: My name is Shantel from Walvis Bay, my boyfriend left us for another woman in 2013 without support for me and the children. When I visited Prince Abey my boyfriend called me on the third day and apologised for leaving us. We are planning to get married soon. You can visit Prince Abey for Pregnancy problems, lost lover, enlargements, evil spirits, attract customers, court cases etc. Contact Prince: 081 736 3678

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

TRADITIONAL DOCTOR Dr CHIMBO Annan For the first time he is here in Walvis Bay Now with very powerful medicine for any type of problems and to heal various diseases of any type except HIV. He is specializing in Love Problems, to bring back lost lover, peaceful marriage, your lover to think only about you. To stop cheating, not to be stingy, erections, pregnancy problems, work promotions, protection of witchcraft from body and house, removal of bad luck and many more. Come and experience wonderful miracle happening in your life. Contact: 081 969 2800 085 636 6092

ANTONY'S INVESTMENT

QUALITY PAINTING K.S TEOFEU I specialize in painting, interlocks & roof maintenance at affordable prices. Contact: 081 232 8034 081 143 9303 SHORT MAN PLUMBING COMPANY We do the following: All new installation, fixing and repairing for Geysers, taps, baths, zinc, water closets, hand wash basins, showers Contact: 081 350 1607 081 345 7105 DR SHIMBA: Traditional Herbalist Healer, Specialising with African Medicine: - Man power, general sickness, Financial problems, business matters, protection, bad luck. - Woman who cannot give birth. - Vaginal discharge - Irregular with womb - Family/Marriage problems. - If you want to get married - Bring back lost lover - Job problems, Promotions, to be liked at work - Removing witchcraft Cell: 081 423 7491 EMPIRE ELECTRICAL Well established electrical contractors at the coast since 2010. We are offering huge promotion prices in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. To promote our new Swakop branch and broaden our client base. Includes all new electrical installations and renovations. Terms and conditions apply. Swakopmuind 081 621 7765 Walvis Bay 081 801 7331 empirepd@gmail.com

PRODEL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS:

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

RENOVATIONS & MAINTENANCE We offer: Construction Painting Paving Slasto Lapas Plumbing Tiling Electrical and all types of roof structures Maintenance on all buildings & structures 24/7 service Contact: 081 744 7457

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

TILER AVAILABLE (Swakopmund): More than 20 years experience. (Boetie) No job is too big or too small... Contact: 081 605 2595 for a free quotation. TRADITIONAL DOCTOR DR CHISALE “The Old Man” From Malawi Specializing in various problems and diseases... Lost lovers to come back within 4 days Protection of houses and bodies from witchcraft Removal of any type of bad luck Complicated court cases Binding your lover, to be yours only Boosting your business Passing examinations Promotion at work Win big contracts Not to be asked to pay debts or accounts To become pregnant To have more power during sex All types of diseases To become pregnant and many more Come and see wonderful miracles happening in your life and you will never regret Phone Doctor Chisalo “The Old man” 081 726 2834

BAY JOINERY & RENOVATION SERVICES We offer the following: Built in cupboards, any kind of wood Wooden gates, electrical with remote control Manufacture solid wooden furniture to your specifications Extension and renovation of existing dwellings General maintenance Expert tiling, painting, plumbing, roofs and interlocks/pavers Call DEREK 081 252 6095 for quotations

SERVICES

Professional cleaning for affordable prices We provide cleaning services in: Flats, Houses, Shops, Offices, Factories, Buildings, Body corps Call Agents: 081 682 0973 081 261 0502 Weekly/monthly contracts can be arranged

Josef driving School In Swakopmund and Walvis We offer driving lessons for N$ 90 per hour or pay for more than 10 hour for N$90 per hour and get 1 hour free. N$ 150 for Natis test. Professional, friendly and patient instructor- failing is not an option. “Limited space available” Contact: 0814183595 or 0812969477.

ANTONY'S CAR RENTAL P.O. BOX 5440 WALVIS BAY CONTACT 0817397862 MAIL: antonyinvestmentcc@g mail.com We rent out all type of vehicles to companies individuals

TRADITIONAL DOCTOR KHOROMANA Treats various problems and diseases Removal of bad luck Lost lover, problems and for them to come back in a very short time. Love affairs, i.e finding lovers and to be yours quickly. Court cases of any type. Jobs and promotions To win tenders and contracts To those who are weak in bed during sex, to have power. Protection of body and house witchcraft, removal of tokolshis Cleaning the house from tokolshis. Pregnancy problems. All types of diseases and many more complicated problems and diseases. Phone Doctor Khoromana 081 719 4874 DR DUH-AZIZI Now in Swakopmund Expert in African Traditional Medicine and Healing: Are you tired in a relationship and want to get married? Is the support weak? Do you want to keep a lover to yourself and no sharing? Ever wonder why others progress and your are struggling with no success? Are you troubled at night, no sleep, things move in the house or on your body? you have unfinished job? Turn to DR DUHAZIZI for all lost lovers, luck, removal of demons and tokolosh. Contact: 081 344 8959 TRADITIONAL DOCTOR - PHIRI: Powerful doctor with spiritual powers. helps with witchcraft problems, helps remove evils, tokolosh. Helps diseases. Pregnancy problems. Brings back your lost lovers, Marriages, Court cases, Penis enlargement, Business booster, Customer attraction, protection of property. revenge and send back the witches to the owners. Call Dr Phiri: 081 716 4758

MARCHA QUEENS SALON: Services to be offered: Extensions: * Full weave sew in. * Half weave & lace front. * Ponytail style weave. Braiding Services: * Croche braids. * Corn Rows. * Freestyle pattern braids. * Feed in Cornrows (Fishtail). * Kinky Twists. * Micro braids. Cuts: * Clipper cut - for ladies. * Hair trim. *Layered cut. * Razor cut. Hair Care services: * Shampoo set and Wrap (for damaged hair). * Shampoo set and tong. * Shampoo blow dry and flat iron (ceramic). * Shampoo weave maintenance blow dry and flat iron. Treatments: * Deep conditioning treatment. * Jamaican castor oil. *Relaxing (includes deep conditioning). * Virgin hair - with own relaxer. * With salon relaxer. * Retouch new growth * Keratin Conditioning treatment. Hair Salon Opens 08Th Of August 2015 Discount Vouchers : Pop a Balloon, For Lucky Clients Location : No 26 Khuruseb Str, Near USave Mondesa Contact Charlotte Nyemwatja: Tel: 064 406 950 Cell: 081 258 2995

ELITE DRIVING SCHOOL: Offers driving lessons in Swakop. N$85 per hour. N$150 at Natis. Friendly and patient instructors. For bookings call: 081 372 6222 or 081 461 4534 “Learners classes coming soon” HOUSE SITTING: Are you looking for someone to look after your house or pets??? Ouma or Oupa need assistance??? Contact Penny and Ina: Cell: 081 222 9795 Tel: 064 500 236 Henties bay, Swakopmund and Walvis bay. AFRO TRANSPORT We have 4 tonne freezers truck Tel: 064 221 163 081 336 0019 Email: afrottcc@hotmail.com Find us in Walvis Bay Good for the fish and meat “We go where you go” MAD MIKE HANDYMAN IN, OUT, UP AND AROUND THE HOUSE. It all makes sense with Mike. Call us: 081 575 7148 Michael

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

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SERVICES TRADITIONAL DOCTOR: Dr. S Jeke (The Best). Bad Luck - Luck Muti Love Problems - Marriage to keep your lover just for yourself - Work problems Promotions - To get tenders and to boost your business - People don’t want to pay you back Pregnancy Problems Protection of Farms, Houses, Cars and Animals - Sexual transmitted sickness - all sickness Asthma, BP - Remove tokoloshi from bodies, houses - Men’s power sexuality - Spiritual doctors in need of more spiritual powers, etc. House Nr.(79) 3191D Fiskaal Street, Tutaleni Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay. Cell: 081 303 3149..

MS ELECTRICAL:

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

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TO LET CENTRAL - opposite Ministry Of Finance Garage available N$600 p.m. KUISEBMUND Bachelor flat available immediately N$2000pm FAIRWAYS 2 bedroom unit with garage @ N$6000 p.m FAIRWAYS Modern 3 Bedr fully furnished unit with double garage @ N$12500

Dianne 081 2396323

TO LET TO LET TO LET

TO RENT Oletweni - Swakop: 2 Bedroom house, bathroom, kitchen and lounge. N$4000 + deposit. W/L Incl. Immediately available. Contact: 081 673 2664

PROPERTIES TO RENT

House for rent in Mondesa, Two bedroom house for rent in Mondesa, No garage prepaid electricity, water excluded, N$ 3 500.00 p/m, deposit required, available immediately Contact: 081 670 0599

TO RENT: Kuisebmond A 2 bedroom house, kitchen, lounge & toilet N$ 3 500.00 p/m W/E incl. Deposit negotiable. Available immediately. Contact: 081 614 9978

TO RENT: 1 Bachelor flat available 1x bedroom with BIC Open plan kitchen BIC Toilet and hot water, shower Built in alarm security system Kuisebmond, near Duinesig Combined School N$ 2 300.00 p/m W/E excl. N$ 3 000.00 p/m W/E incl. Suitable 1 or 2 persons only. NB: Please leave a message with your name if not unanswered Ill come back to you ASAP Contact: 081 868 0686 TO RENT: Bachelor flat in Narraville, Walvis Bay. 1 Bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. No garage. N$ 3 500.00 p/m W/E incl. Contact: 081 580 6365 EXCLUSIVE AND ELITE ESTATES TO RENT: Ocean View: Furnished 3 bedroom town house. Available end of Aug. N$14 000.00p/m Spacious Town house N$8200.00p/m 3 Bedroom house with double garage. N$11 000.00p/m 2x 3 bedroom town houses. Available end of August. N$10 000.00 (unfurnished) N$14 000.00 (furnished) Newly build 3 bedroom up-market house N$11 000.00p/m Mondesa 2 bedroom house N$ 4 500.00 p/m Mile 4: 3 Bedroom T/house N$6800.00p/m Vineta: 3 Bedroom house N$7500.00p/m Hage Heights: Up-market stylish 3 Bedroom double story furnished. N$27 000.00p/m Mondesa: Spacious 4 bedroom house + garage. N$ 7 800.00p/m 2 Bedroom house N$4 500.00p/m FOR SALE NEW DEVELOPMENT Mondesa: D/storey town house 2 + 3 bedrooms. Stating price N$730 000.00 Diana Mc Clune Cell: 081 124 0933 Tel: (064) 402 439 Fax: (064) 402 471 Email: eeestates@gmail .com

TE HUUR: 1 slaapkamer woonstel te huur vir enkel of twee persone. Warm water stort. W/L ingsl. Vooruitbetaalbaar. N$ 2 500.00 p/m Onmidellik beskikbaar. Kontak: 081 617 8878 081 630 2536 Narraville, Raja Str TO RENT: 4 bedroom house in Walvis Bay, Town Deposit negotiable N$ 10 000.00 p/m Double storey house Bedrooms 4 (2 en-suite) 1 garage Meeting room/lounge Seperate kitchen Beautiful garden Indoor braai Main bedroom upstairs Bathrooms 3, Built in closets Seperate dining room huge entertainment area Fenced yard Contact Jimmy: 081 423 1710 064 206 275 HOMEMAKERS –MEERSIG- FOR RENT 2 bedroom flat with garage Own courtyard N$ 4 500.00 + DEP. W/E excl Available immediately Contact: Leon - 081 124 6722 Anita – 081 272 9733 TO RENT: Room to rent in Kuisebmond N$ 1 800.00 p/m Water incl. Electricity pre paid. Contact: 081 236 7774 TO RENT: Swakopmund, Tmariskia 3 bedroom house, with bic in main room and open plan kitchen, lounge with bic, tv room and single garage N$ 6 500.00 p/m N$ 6 000.00 deposit Available. Contact: 081 620 6921 TO RENT: Walvis Bay, Hermes 2 bedroom with BIC, bathroom with shower, open plan kitchen with BIC, stove, carport, spacious yard. W/E incl. No pets. N$ 6 000.00 p/m + deposit. Available immediately Viewing after 17:00 daily Contact: 081 399 1823 081 149 4669 SHOP/OFFICE TO LET 90m² Walvis Bay Contact: 0817128571

CLOSING TIME: 10:00 day prior to publication

PROPERTIES TO RENT TO LET: 2 bedroom fully furnished. Overlooking Lagoon. N$ 5 500.00 p/m Water incl. Cell: 081 124 2444 Private art collection of Nambian and South African artist for sale: To view, appointment only: 081 124 2444 TO RENT: Erf 3707, Hunes Str, Kuisebmond One bedroom, toilet and kitchen N$ 2 000.00 p/m W/E excl. Contact Dave: 081 322 2700 Olivia: 081 378 7621 TO LET: Warehouse in a good condition. Door height 4.5meter. Workshop/Floorspace 234m² plus Administrative Block 87.5m². N$ 17000.00/ month excl. VAT Phone Office Hours: 064-220607 CONTAINERS TO BUY/ RENT and Storage Yard in Swakopmund – with 24/7 access. Office or Ablution alterations. Cowboys: 064-418150 or 081-1464770. TO RENT: Lagoon, Walvis Bay 3 bedroom home with double garage, new built kitchen, study, outdoor braai, 2 hobby rooms with toilet and shower. N$ 12 000.00 p/m Contact: 081 127 6865 FLAT TO RENT Oletweni - Swakop: Bachelor flat with open plan kitchen. Available 07 Aug. 2015. N$2400 + deposit N$2000 Fully tiled and ceiling, hot water. Water and electricity included. Contact: 081 620 2736 Walvis Bay: Near Fairview Estate Cottage 2 bedroom flat with garage at the back of a house. N$ 5400.00, water & electricity included. Deposit of N$ 5000.00. Available from 1 august 2015 Contact: 081 278 0246 TO LET Walvis Bay : Cosy 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom flat. No garage, no pets. Available immediately. N$3500-00 pm incl water & elec. Full deposit. Jan 081 237 8297 TO LET Walvis Bay : 3 bedroom house, 1 bathroom, lounge, kitchen, tv room, covered outside braai, 1 garage, big yard Available immediately. N$7500-00 pm incl water. Full deposit. Jan 081 237 8297

PROPERTIES TO RENT

SWAKOPMUND TO LET UNFURNISHED EXT. 22 TOWNHOUSE 3 BEDR,2 BATHR, OPEN PLAN, KITCHEN LOUNGE/ DINING AREA, DOUBLE GARAGE. VERY LARGE UNIT N$9 900,00 EXCL W + L OCEAN VIEW HOUSE 3 BEDR,2 BATH, OPEN PLAN KITCHEN LOUNGE AND DOUBLE GARAGE N$12 100.00 ExcL W+L OCEAN VIEW HOUSE 3 BEDR,2 BATHR, OPEN PLAN KITCHEN LOUNGE AND DOUBLE GARAGE N09900.00ExcLW+L FURNISHED APARTMENTS TOWN CENTER 3 BEDR,2 BATH, OPEN PLAN KITCHEN LOUNGE, DINING AREA, STUDY AREA. DOUBLE GARAGE, FULL. SEAVIEW NS 20 000 tNcL w + L TOWNHOUSE 2 BEDR,2 BATHR, OPEN PLAN KITCHEN, LOUNGE DINING ROOM, BAAI AREA, DOUBLE GARAGE. SMALL GARDEN N$12 500 INCL W + L

PROPERTIES TO RENT TO RENT Mondesa - Swakop Oletweni, Erf 3046: x1 Bachelor flat with an open plan kitchen, geyser, toilet, boundary walls. Prepaid electricity. N$2150.00 rent + N$1000 deposit. Immediately available. Pandu: 081 343 5135 Nestor: 081 234 0425 HOUSE TO RENT Kuisebmund - Pluto Str. Walvis Bay: Two bedroom house with 2 bathrooms, lounge open plan kitchen and alarm. Available for N$3800 per month, water and electricity excluded. Deposit of N$3800 required. Contact: 081 302 5688 Flat to Let in Hermis Walvisbay 1 Bedroom flat for a single person, open-plan kitchen and living area. Bathroom with shower. W/E included. No garage. Walking distance from Welwitchia Hospital. Immediately available. N$3500 plus N$3500 deposit Contact: 081 207 7651

SWAKOPMUND CENTRAL TOWN

CONTACTS OFFICE: 064 406228 LISA: 081 629 6091 E.mall: llsa@nels.estates,com.na

TO LET TAMARISKIA (PANORAMA COURT) 1 bedroom flat , 1 bathroom with single automated garage Rent /month = N$4,200.00 excl. water & electricity 2 bedroom flat, 1 bathroom, 2 automated garages, spacious, own remote controlled gate, burglar bars. Rent /month = N$6,000.00 excl. water & electricity All units have built in cupboards, stove/oven, alarm system, DSTV connection. DEPOSIT required. Contact: 085 124 9826 TE HUUR Ocean View - Swakop: Dubbel verdieping 3 slaapkamer Town house, 2 badkamers (1 ensuite), balkon. Onder: Pragtige oopplan kombuis met sitkamer, binne braai, gaste toilet, 1 groot garage. Buite: Eie ingang, klein tuin en buite toilet. beskikbaar van 1 October 2015. N$8000.00 plus deposito. Water en krag uitgesluit. Kontak: 081 786 0089

UP MARKET shop SPACE TO RENT Next to CTM Building 100m² - N$8000.00 (excl VAT) Available - immediately Please send us an e- mail if you are interested: E-mail: anchor@mtcmobile.com. na

HOUSE TO LET IN SWAKOPMUND Walk to the beach from this modern 3 bedroomed home. Open plan living areas with indoor braai. 3 beds, 3 bathrooms, double garage. Enclosed garden. N$14 000pm

CFS PROPERTIES & INSURANCE SWAKOPMUND TO LET VINETA HOUSE 3 Bedrooms, bathroom, separate toilet, kitchen/scullery, lounge/dining, bic, spacious yard, garage, water excluded prepaid meter, deposit required. N$9,500.00 IRENE 081 353 5551 / 064412320 irene@cfsnamibia.com

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P.A.M TREE VILLAS SOLE & EXCLUSIVE MANDATE 205 Free-standing houses located 5km from the Walvis Bay City Centre On the road to Swakopmund. Choose your own design & plot! Selling from N$ 615 000-00. Claudia 0816051984

BRAND NEW SOLE & EXCLUSIVE MANDATE WALVIS BAY Modern & Classic Offices located in the corporate and financial heart of Walvis Bay! Ranging from 73m² to 94m² Selling from only N$ 1 624 600-00! Do not miss out on this unique opportunity! Book yours now! Only 5 left! Claudia 081 605 1984 Charney Court Luxurious double storey 3 bed, 2 bath apartments with kitchen, lounge, sitting room and garage situated in a safe and secure complex. Only N$ 1 225 000-00! @ units left – book yours now! Claudia 0816051984 Walvis Bay Beautiful & Spacious 2 bedroom flat for sale Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom, open-plan kitchen with double garage. Monthly rental is N$ 10 000-00 in owner's pocket less rates & taxes N$ 1 180 000-00 inclusive of furniture Claudia 0816051984 Walvis Bay Industrial 1530m² erf with 300m² warehouse N$ 4 850 000.00 2790m² erf. Filled up with boundary walls all around. N$ 4 950 000-00 3820m² of which 2080m² is under roof. Last valuation N$ 15 000 000.00. Selling for N$ 13 000 000.00 Sale of CC Claudia 0816051984

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. Needs TLC 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$3.5miljoen(neg) Excl transfer costs. Geen kommissie Kontak: 081 786 0089 FALCON REAL ESTATES: SWAKOPMUND Vineta. Beautiful family home with very spacious yard. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, lounge, washing room, sunroom and inside braai. For sale N$ 2350 000 Contact us to view this spectacular house. Neville : 081 250 4808 Shamelle: 081 4788 499 Email: falconrei@iway.na FOR SALE! Davo Flats – Walvis Bay 2 Bedroom flat, all room and with BIC. Bathroom Open plan kitchen with build in stove and BIC and Lounge Own court yard Single Garage ( amble parking for second card) N$ 820 000.00 neg. Raymond Beukes 081 100 2072 Dunes Estate, Swakopmund Various Erven, Ext. 17 Kramersdorf, upmarket area, near Riverfront, 875m2, from N$980,000.- (neg.) 081 129 4770

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CFS PROPERTIES & INSURANCE SWAKOPMUND FOR SALE RESIDENTIAL ERVEN OCEANVIEW VARIOUS ERVEN & SIZES FROM: N$595,000-00 IRENE 081 353 5551 / 064412320 irene@cfsnamibia.com www.cfsnamibia.com CFS PROPERTIES & INSURANCE SWAKOPMUND FOR SALE RESIDENTIAL ERVEN OCEANVIEW VARIOUS ERVEN & SIZES FROM: N$595,000-00 IRENE 081 353 5551 / 064412320 irene@cfsnamibia.com www.cfsnamibia.com CFS PROPERTIES & INSURANCE SWAKOPMUND FOR SALE RESIDENTIAL ERVEN OCEANVIEW VARIOUS ERVEN & SIZES FROM: N$595,000-00 IRENE 081 353 5551 / 064412320 irene@cfsnamibia.com www.cfsnamibia.com

Walvis Bay CBD Sole & Exclusive Mandate Spacious 160m² 3 bed, 1 ½ bath townhouses. A rare find at N$ 905 000-00 each! Claudia 0816051984 Joey 0812780518 FOR SALE Kuisebmund - Walvis: Town House. 3 Bedroom house, main bedroom with BIC, 2 bathrooms, kitchen with BIC, lounge and garage N$750 000.00 FOR SALE Davo Flats - Walvis: 2 Bedroom flat, all rooms with BIC, bathroom, open plan kitchen with stove and BIC, lounge and garage. N$900 000 and N$30 000 cash top up. FOR SALE Noorduin Henties: 4 Bedroom house, all rooms with BIC, 3 bathrooms, kitchen with stove and BIC, dining room, indoor braai, lounge and double garage. Backyard with fruit trees/plants N$1.25mil Contact: 081 673 2664

ARANDIS 2 BED, 1 BATH HOUSE WITH OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / LIVING AREA. OUTSIDE BBQ & PARKING AREA. SAFE & SECURE COMPLEX. Starting from N$ 445 000-00 Gogga 0818709950 Iiyambo 0813995955 For sale Swakopmund, Ocean View Seagull Haven Complex: 3 bedroom, 2½ bathroom, double storey townhouse. Very spacious lounge, dining and kitchen. Single garage. N$ 995 000.00 Contact: 0816700599 Dunes Estate, Swakopmund Various Erven, Ext. 17 Kramersdorf, upmarket area, near Riverfront, 875m2, from N$980,000.- (neg.) 081 129 4770 Langstrand: Townhouse, 3 bedrooms with bic, 2 bathrooms, separate toilet, lounge with inside braai, kitchen with bic and double garage Price: 1,5 mill Contact:0812163787 FOR SALE: New Development Swakopmund Henok Apartments Upmarket units for sale 2 bedrooms, opn plan kitchen. Lounge with balcony and BBQ. BIC. Basement parking. No agents commissions. Contact: 081 144 2738 FINE & COUNTRY COASTAL HANNELIE 08112422920812115082/ GLENDA 0811475143 EMMA 0811228067 MERLE 0817261990 OFFICE 064-221417 FOR SALE FAIRWAYS lovely double storey house with 4 bedroom and 3 bedroom both for N$2 700 000.00 Langstrand lovely 2 bedroom apartment N$1 250 000.00 Lagoon bachelor flat N$600 000.00 Central 2x bedroom apartment from N$950 000.00 TO N$1 250 000.00 Kuisebmond 6 bedroom house N$700 000.00 Ervens for sale on Langstrand 369m² N$580 000.00 379m² N$580 000.00 649m² N$780 000.00 To let Meersig 2 Bedroom house, double garage, pre paid N$7 500.00

PROPERTIES FOR SALE FOR SALE: 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 1 big sitting room, 1 kitchen, 1 garage, 1 backyard flat with a kitchen, toilet & shower. Erf 3707, Hunes Str Kuisebmond Namport area N$ 650 000.00 Contact: 081 322 2700

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CARS 2013 Jeep Compass with only 35,000km Balance Service/Maintenance plan, with extra's N$ 265,000 081 223 0909 FOR SALE: Suzuki Atos 2009 N$ 30 000.00 Landrover Discovery drive train Jeep project N$ 25 000.00 Blaster four wheeler N$ 9 000.00 All running condition Contact: 081 245 9813

2013 Land Cruiser Double Cab V6 as per picture excluding roof top tent.Towbar with 4x4 trailer plug. 1000Watt inverter, 12V cig lighter plug, inside canopy with 4x4 plug & LED internal light.Duel battery system. In Swakopmund. 47 000Km N$450 000.00 Neg, make an offer Marius 081 484 3947

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FOR SALE: 1x Freestanding metabo planer and thickener 260mm (ADH 1626) N$10 000.00 1x 2Ton Mobi engine crane. As new new price: N$5500 asking: N$4000.00 2x 15Litre aluminium oil dispensers new price: N$3400 asking: N$2000 1x 500litre plastic tank used for rainwater storage. new price: N$1667.50 asking: N$800 Contact: 081 373 7614 FOR SALE: 1x 12 foot fishing rod with pen 49 reel N$450.00 1x Sony bravia 32” inch LCD TV like new N$2750.00 1x 3 door counter bar fridge stainless steel N$3850.00 1x DSTV PVR decoder N$850.00 1x Spray-gun cleaning machine in stainless steel like new N$1500.00 1x Samsung fax/phone machine N$850.00 1x Kalvinator 16kg Heavy-duty top-loading washing machine like new N$1650.00 1x KIC tumble dryer N$650.00 1x Defy auto-maid automatic washing machine. N$850.00 1x AEG dish washing machine N$650.00 Contact: 081 567 4522 FOR SALE NOTEBOOK BRAND NEW!! Acer Aspire ES1-511 15.6 inch, 16.9 / Intel celeron 1.83GHz, Windows 8.1 / Bluetooth / Webcam. N$3900.00 Contact: 081 359 5928 FOR SALE: 2x Chest or drawers N$400.00each Butchers display fridge N$10 000.00 2x Single beds. N$650each Wardrobe N$1200.00 Tv stand N$950.00 Tumble dryer N$700.00 Build-in oven, HOB and fan N$1500.00 Contact: 081 715 0892

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MARSHA QUEENS SALON We are looking for hairdressers to rent a chair To start on the 8th of August. Location : No 26 Khuruseb Str, Near USave Mondesa Contact Charlotte Nyemwatja: Tel : 064-406 950 , Cell : 0812582995 Workshop welder Trailer manufacture with references Needed in Swakopmund, Call 081 5580558 Handyman, all-rounder, In workshop and on building sites Must live in SWK. Sms to 0815580558 or E mail handyman1@iway.na

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JOB WANTED: A 26-year-old is currently looking for domestic work. Monday to Friday. Contact: 081 763 8691 WERK GESOEK: Betroubare dame is op soek na huiswerk 3-5 dae. Kantoor skoonmaak, kinders oppas of kyk na gestremdes. Kontak: 081 328 4273 SAMMIE: Urgently looking for a taxi to drive in Walvis Bay. Has Code 10 (C1) Drivers license with PDP. Contact: 081 455 3276 JOB WANTED: Looking for domestic work in Walvis Bay, or any other. Debbie: 081 835 4003 Cynthia: 081 490 3373 JULID: Looking for Saturday work, ironing and cleaning. Contact: 081 302 2489 JOB WANTED: We are two ladies looking for any kind of work in Walvis Bay or Swakopmund. Have computer experience. Contact: 081 380 3123 JOB WANTED: We are two ladies looking for domestic work, can start immediately. Contact: 081 556 0581 081 721 4422 0081 264 4038 QUEENIE: Op soek na huiswerk, stryk & skoonmaak. Vir ‘n hele week. Kontak: 081 766 0074 ANNA; Op soek na huiswerk, vir 3 dae of vir ‘n week. Dorp of Langstrand. Lagoon of Meersig. Kan enige tyd begin. Kontak: 081 710 5162 RACHEL: I am a 33-year-old lady looking for work as a waitress, have 3 years experience. Willing to do any kind of work in that industry, but no chef. Around Walvis Bay or Langstrand. Contact: 081 668 2944

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JOB WANTED: A young man aged 25 with one year office admin / reception experience is looking for any suitable work in Walvis Bay. Contact: 081 454 8955 JOB WANTED: A matured woman is looking for domestic work in Walvis Bay, Town, Meersig, Lagoon or Langstrand. Mondays to Fridays. Can work as a babysitter, cleaning and ironing . Am reliable and hardworking, know how to clean and iron very well. Have 10 years experience. Can start as soon as possible. Contact: 081 699 3145 081 657 5470 JOB WANTED: Lady looking for domestic work in Walvis Bay. Mondays to Fridays. Anitha: 081 728 8278 JOB WANTED: Two young ladies are looking for work as cashiers, waitress, bar ladies, care taker for old people and any work in a guest house. Very hardworking, honest and have experience. Willing to start immediately. Contact: 081 723 4934 Ek is opsoek na huiswerk of enige soort werk in Swakopmund vir 2 dae ‘n week, Dinsdae en Donderdae. Kan volintary werk ook doen. Het goeie verwyssings en ek is baie betroubaar en hardwerkend. My huidige werkgewer kan ook gekontak word op: 081 207 3929 Kan enige tyd begin werk. Kontak: 081 427 4349 Monika (41): Ek is opsoek na huiswerk in Swakopmund vir 3 dae ‘n week of vir die hele week van Dinsdae, Woensdae en Donderdae. Kontak: 081 209 8647 Ek is ‘n 31 jarige dame opsoek na huiswerk vir Maandae tot Vrydae. Kan onmiddelik begin. Kontak: 081 616 0273 KAUNA: Ek is opsoek na huiswerk. Maandae tot Vrydae. Walvisbaai of Langstrand. Kontak: 081 593 8628 Roswitha Akwaake: I am looking for domestic work in Swakopmund for the whole week, Mondays to Fridays. Contact: 081 611 2776

JOB WANTED: Looking for domestic work. Am 26 year old lady. Mondays to Fridays. In Walvis Bay. Contact: 081 654 6922

PROPERTY TO RENT TO RENT: Central, Narraville Bachelor flat b.i.c in room & kitchen W/E incl. N$ 3 500.00 p/m + Deposit (N$ 3 500.00) Available from 1 August 2015 Contact: 081 281 1345 TO LET: Walvis Bay, near Syncrolift Office and workshop to let. Contact: 081 124 3904

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY FRIDAY 7 AUGUST A Deeper Walk With God All this you were allwoed to see that you might know the Lord is God and there is no other Deutronomy 4:35 SATURDAY 8 AUGUST God Is Our Rock I love you, O Lord. my strength O Lord my rock, my fortress, my deliverer Psalm 18: 2-3 SUNDAY 9 AUGUST We Need Nourishment Get up and eat, else the journey will be too long for you 1 Kings 19:7 MONDAY 10 AUGUST Sharing Our Bounty Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully PRAYER I will not fear, for you are ever with me And you will not leave me to face my perils alone. AMEN

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JOB WANTED: A 25-year-old lady is looking for domestic work. Mondays to Fridays. Contact: 081 739 3608

WERK GESOEK: Op soek na huiswerk na beroertes en jaardes of kinders oppas. Ek is 36 jaar oud en kan ook baie goed na kinders omsien. In Lagoon, Langstrand, Meersig, Dorp & Dolfyn strand. Kontak: 081 329 1038

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Gerson “Gerros” /Uirab

* 26/02/1966

+ 02/08/2015

We, the /Uirab family, hereby announce the passing away of our beloved son, brother, father, uncle and friend.

FUNERAL Saturday, 8 August 2015 At Satamab Pos 3, Spitzkoppe district 08:00 from the Evangelical Lutheran Church For enquiries- Else: 081 306 7341/Jackob: 081 294 9260/Gredo: 081 338 8755

VALERIE PIETERS It is with great sadness that we mourn the death of our Dearest Friend & surrogate Mother Val who died on the 31st July 2015 Our thoughts & fondest love go to her Daughters - Shelley, Maureen, Gail & their families & to her Grandchildren Michael & Margit on the loss of this amusing, feisty & lovable lady.

~Ian & Ronnie~

Juliane Namutenya “Antie Julie” (Neé Kiimba) Uushona * 16/05/1929

+ 29/07/2015

Ps. 121:1-2 Memorial Service:

Friday, 7 August 2015 18h30 at home, Erf 501 Erich Tjirange Street, Mondesa, Swakopmund.

Funeral:

Saturday, 8 August 2015 07h00 at home, Erf 501 Erich Tjirange Street, Mondesa, Swakopmund. 08h00 from the Evangelican Lutheran Church, Mondesa Swakopmund.

Enquiries:

Ndike: 081 253 7127 Eraina: 081 747 9222

Frieda: 081 385 9111 Fikile: 081 203 2054

Mathias Ewald //Hamaseb * 11 October 2015

+ 31 July 2015

Ps. 121:1-2 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing away of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.

Funeral: Saturday, 8 August 2015 09h00 From Roman Catholic Church, Okombahe

Enquireis: Viona Naris: 081 229 7671 Maureen Döeses: 081 219 0871

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It will be the little things that you will remember, the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again.

With Loving Memories Mom & Dad

W here were I I n your need and Pain N ever it entered my mind S o soon we will not see you again L ost for words O nly a sign W hen we do Lord, you know why

It is sad to walk the road alone Instead of side by side But to all there comes a moment When the ways of life divide You gave me years of happiness Then came sorrow and tears But you left me beautiful memories I will treasure through the years.

R est assured my son E ncast in spirit Y ou will never be in pain again N ever will your memory fade O nly what we see, you will evade L ord, o Lord D o keep him save, but know, my son S oon His will, will be done

te en moeilik om k o k s ie d s a Groot w aar God og so jonk, m n s a w y J r, a a os aanv eroep, jy is m g m a a n u jo y het jou b doen d en wat God in k s g in n o K ‘n . is wel gedaan ly & Kinders Heather & Wil

For you were someone SPECIAL alwys such a joy to know and there was so much pain when it was TIME to let you GO That’s why this special message is sent to HEAVEN above for the angels to take care of you and give you ALL MY LOVE

ngs any blessi m e h t l l a Of ll eat or sma However gr w or a nephe f u o y d a h to have ll. st one of a e t a e r g e h t w was broken no s i n i a h c The Family s the same m e e s g n i h And not e by one. n o s u s e k ta But as God in. ll link aga i w n i a h C The r

e Fiona Hest

Take him in Your arms dear Lord Cherish Him with care Make up for all he suffered And the pain he had to bear

You gave no one a last farewell, Nor ever said good-bye. You were gone before I knew it, and only God knows why. A million times I will miss you. A million times I will cry. If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died. In life I loved you dearly. In death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place, no one else can fill. It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn’t go alone, for part of me went with you, the day God took you home. We will meet again someday I know in a better place. I thank God He made you my brother While you were here on earh.

Today is full of memories of a BROTHER laid to rest and every single one of them is filled with happiness

Love Sis, Anwar, John & Alexie

istine & Y vette

BROTHER

How do I let you go I know you didn’t mean to leave But in life we have no choice I will miss being your big Sis and to hear you say my name I wish I got to say “I love you” To hear you say “I love you too Sis” I wish God could grant me a last goodbye You meant a lot to me and I could never love you less. Love you Winna to the moon and back

If your ey Many ch es could only op But your anges you would en sun wen see While it w t down tragically as yet da And dark y So that o ness came over you ther peo can com ple’s whishes e true... Chr

Sean

In memory of a special

JP REYNOLDS

With Love, Lindsy

Shanay Reynolds

GONE ARE THE FACE WE LOVED SO DEAR SILENT THE VOICE WE LOVE TO HEAR. Willy, Heather & Kids Never thought it could be you, we never wanted it to. Darkness came as fast as you got your angel wings. Our tears will never go away. Our hearts feel like its been thrown away. When we heard the news, we fell to our knees. Not wanting to get up, We heard you say it’ll be okay. Memories running through our heads not believing our only big brother was gone. We stood there looking at you, wanting to shake you. We couldn’t see those big brown eyes, there’s not a smile that could ever be replaced. God, take away this pain from us. We never got to say goodbye, We want you to answer why. We were too late to take his place, but all we can do is wait. Till then we will be missing him. We love you Slow.

LOVE YOUR SISTER LYNDOLL AND BROTHER DYLAN

A Better Place

He’s in a better place right now than he’s ever been before; All pain is gone; he’s now at rest; Nothing troubles him anymore. It’s we who feel the burden of our sadness and our grief; We have to cry, to mourn our loss, before we get relief. We know we’ll reconnect with him at the end of each life’s road; We’ll see his cherished face again, when we release our earhly load.

Rico Knowles

Memories

My memories are what I have left, and a lesson I will not forget. The time has come when time is no more and all that’s left was once before. The memories so dear and true, those memories of me and you. Although we fell and stumbled at times, all those hills were necessary climbs. All the times when your heart shined through, Are the greatest memories I have of you. I will always remember you, brother of mine in my heart I will keep you, so I will be fine. I will go forward with my head up high, it might be hard, I cannot lie. But in my heart you will be moving forward, you’re always with me.

ELRICIA Groot was die skok en moeilik om te aanvaar. Jy was nog so jonk, maar wat God doen is wel gedaan

HEATHER

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Stevens and Conradie to debut against Kenya Former Namibian Under-20 rugby players, scrumhalf Damien Stevens and looseforward Wian Conradie, will make their senior debuts against Kenya on Saturday. South Africa's Varsity Shield Competition. Coach Davies was quoted in the statement as saying Stevens is an exciting young talent and has a great future in front of him in the Namibian jersey. “He has an exceptional pass and is very quick around the field with an effective kicking game,” he said. Meanwhile, the coach added that Conradie excelled for the University of Johannesburg in the Varsity Cup Competition and was rewarded with a call-up to the senior side where he will do duty on the side of the scrum. “We are really excited about his pace and power around the field. He is a fearsome

defender,” he said. Saturday's match will be Namibia's eighth meeting with Kenya. Namibia has won six of the eight clashes. The last time the two sides met was in the Rugby World Cup qualifiers in Mada-

gascar. Namibia lost the game 22-29 during the Confederation of African Rugby (CAR) tournament, which was held in Madagascar last year July. The Namibia squad to

play Kenya on Saturday is: 1. Jaco Engels 2. Torsten van Jaarsveld 3. AJ de Klerk 4. Tjiuee Uanivi 5. Janco Venter 6. Jacques Burger (Capt)

7. Wian Conradie 8. Leneve Damens 9. Damien Stevens 10. Theuns Kotzè 11.Conrad Marais 12.Darryl de la Harpe 13.Heinrich Smit 14. David Philander 15.Chrysander Botha Replacements:

16. DG Wiese 17. Johannes Coetzee 18. Johnnie Redelinghuys 19. Renaldo Bothma 20. PJ van Lill 21. Eugene Jantjies 22. Johan Tromp NAMPA

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Namibia will face Kenya in an Africa Cup match at the Hage Geingob Stadium on Saturday at 15:00. A statement availed on Wednesday by the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) noted that the pair, who did duty for Namibia at the International Rugby Board (IRB) Junior Trophy Tournament in Hong Kong last year, are the only new caps that will be added to the 22 names that head coach Phil Davies has named for Saturday. Walvis Bay-born Stevens has been knocking hard on the door for senior honours after an outstanding season for the University of Western Cape in

The team of The Dome - Health & Wellness Centre at the official launch the past week

Walvis Bay Salt Refiners committing to another cricket Festival for 2015 Schools from all over the country will be making their way to the coastal town of Walvis Bay, to participate in the annual and 19th u/11 and u/13 cricket week with 6 teams in both age groups respectively. This event will take place from 17 to 21 August 2015. Matches will take place in and around the town of Walvis Bay at the following venue's respectively, Sparta Cricket Field,

Walvis Bay Cricket Oval, Jan Wilken Rugby Field, Atlantis Sport Field, Walvis Bay Primary School and Walvis Bay Private High School. Mr Andre Snyman from Walvis Bay Salt

Refiners wishes to see this cricket festival growing into a national class event, promote the game of cricket and ensure that development team's receives an opportunity to improve their

skill levels. In the same process make new friend, grow their love for the game, importantly to stabilise these cricket age group levels in Namibia. This event will be used to scout for

talent, and potential national age players who will have a chance to compete for national u/11 and u/13 age group team, touring to South Africa later this year. This event boast with a very healthy and strong history; over the past 19 years this event accommodated top players boys and

girls, who later went on to represent various national age group teams. Players advanced to u/19 World Cup Qualifiers, playing in u/19 World Cups. The highest honour would be player like, Steven Baard, Zhivago Groenewald, Raymond van Schoor, Gerhard Erasmus, Michau du Preez, JJ

Smit who started playing their cricket during this event, now presenting Namibia at National Senior Level. Accolades/ICC awards for best cricket promotional programdevelopment initiative between 2003 and 2007 give this event international recognition.

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Brave Warriors local squad called up ahead of Senegal match

The head coach of the senior national football team, Ricardo Mannetti has called up a squad of 17 local-based players to attend a training camp ahead of their African Nations Cup (Afcon) qualifiers against Senegal. Namibia will play the West African giants in her second match of the 2017 Afcon preliminary rounds. Senegal are currently level on three points with Niger, but leads Group K on a goal difference after defeating Burundi 3-1. Namibia lost 0-1 to Niger in its first

game of the 2017 Afcon qualifiers in June. With the 2015/16 Namibia Premier League season only starting in September, the following players have been invited to attend National team training sessions from 7 to 9 August 2015 in preparation for the upcoming match against Senegal on 5

ricks (Black Africa SC); Gregory Aukumeb (LHU Blue Waters FC); Benyamen Nenkavu September 2015: (Tigers FC); Obry Charles Uirab (FNB Orlando Pirates); Edward Maova (Civics FC); Tiberius Lombaard (Tura Magic FC); Denis Ngueza Tjetjinda (African Stars FC); Ferdinand Karongee (African Stars FC); Denzil Haoseb (Black Africa SC); Annanias Gebhardt (Black Africa SC); Dynamo Frede-

The De Duine Secondary School under 17 Netball team is travelling today to Windhoek, to participate in the Bank Windhoek Super League Finals. The De Duine 'Netball Freaks', are currently number one on the league's log, followed by Windhoek Gymnasium, Edugate and in fourth place Windhoek High School. The team just wishes to thank their sponsors and everyone who has supported them thus far.

Amseb (Rebels /Black Africa FC) Heinrich Isaacks (Black Africa SC); Absalom Iimbondi (Tigers FC); Neville Tjiueza (Tura

Magic FC); Joslin Kamatuka (African Stars FC); Itamunua Keimuine (Tura Magic FC) and Terdius Uiseb (FNB

Orlando Pirates). The players have to report to the NFA Soccer House on Friday at 08:00. NAMPA

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A swim - for recycling Leandrea Louw

Three women, Bobby Jo, Sandy Le Roux and Ulla Gossow Buttner will brave the English Channel, as a way to raise awareness for a ‘keep the beach’ clean campaign. Part of the campaign was the placing of 6m3 skips on Tuesday along the beach between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. “I started a recycling campaign 17 years ago – with Café Bojos being the first coffee shop to recycle all

The three swimmers

material used in the shop,” said Ms Kelly Hicks, the initiator of the campaign. “The idea came about

some time ago when we were walking along the beach and saw all the overflowing bins and decided to

do something about it. I had the privilege to travel all over the world, and when I came to Namibia, and Swakopmund, I instantly fell in love. We have this precious gem of the desert and the ocean and we need to protect it. It needs to be preserved. The whole idea of doing the swim came from the fact that we are living along the ocean, so we want to do something in the sea to raise awareness. If we were to live in Windhoek we would’ve done a marathon.” The Ministry of Environment and Tourism is also very ‘happy

and excited’, about the commencement of this campaign and stated, “We would like to urge the public to make use of our very colorful skips along the beach.” Bobby, Sandy and Ulla will be the first three women to swim the English Channel, which separates southern England from northern France, and joins the southern part of the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. They will also be the first three Namibian women to swim the 34 kilometer stretch. The swim will be done as a relay with each woman swimming

for about an hour and the whole exercise will last about two nights and a day. They will leave on 19 August and will be back on 6 September. “The challenges we will be facing is that we will be stuck on a small boat for about 30 hours and for two nights we won’t be able to sleep. We also face the possibility of sea sickness,” Bobby Jo said. In addition, Bobby Jo is no stranger to the English Channel, which she swam before, being the first Namibian lady to swim the Channel. She made history when she was only 27

years in 1999. Join in the campaign - The placement of the skips is just the start of the clean up campaign. There are numerous exciting projects lined up, with the coastal schools being actively involved as well. If you want to be part of this campaign to keep it afloat, donations can be made to Strokes for Earth, Bank Windhoek, Account number: 8004417337, Branch Code: 485-873 (Omaruru). Follow the swim on Facebook @ Strokes for Earth.