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SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 6484 TUESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2015 Tel +264 64 205 854/+264 64 461 866/Fax +264 64 204 813/+264 64 461 824/Website www.namibtimes.net

“Phenomenal Women” Honoured

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Murder suspects in Court today

“Award inspired by Success Story of First Lady” Liesl Losper

Photo by Liesl Losper

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(Fltr) Phenominal Women Lina Muatunga, Dr Charmaine Kandombo, Johanna Shatika, Hedwig Mandean, Monalisa Ochs and Yvonne Nghilumbwa (Johanna Shidute, Julia Nujoma and Majory Kandanga could not attend the event) Catalyst Namibia presented the Phenomenal Women’s Awards in the form of a breakfast at the Social Club Walvis Bay on Saturday morning. The three young ladies, Jolanda Samaria (Founder /CEO), Naomi Pieters (Executive Director) and Hileni Amakali (Executive Director) are the faces behind the company named Catalyst Namibia who hosted this event where ten women of the coastal region received awards for being “phenomenal, remarkable and exceptional – like Namibia’s First Lady.”

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Air Ambulance Claim of around N$30 million finalised “We are quite sure that our plane had no technical problems, because Lloyds of London has finalised and signed off the claim for the Air Ambulance. The claim for the deceased is a separate matter, and still to be finalised.” That was the latest news from Bertus Struwig, the CEO of Prosperity, the company which owns E Med Rescue 24 Namibia, regarding accident V5-NRS near Cape Town International on 16 August 2015, in which two Namibian pilots, a Namibian paramedic, and South African patient and his daughter had died.

Struwig says after 20 days they are still awaiting the initial investigation report

from the CAA in South Africa, after two original leading investigators were

replaced.

Jan du Plessis – the original head investigator,

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Community eager to help Raymond

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Matric Farewell Photos

was taken off the case and he was replaced by Ahmed Motala, who was in Continues on page 2

“FlyAfrica still Fighting Fit”– Clifford Strydom Flights to resume next week - from Lanseria Maria Davel-Wallis

Photo Flyafrica.com

Neighbourhood watch for new NHE Community

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3 Namibian boxers through at AAG

“It’s a matter of interpretation” – that was the opinion of the CEO of the Namibian partner of Namibia FlyAfrica, Clifford Strydom of Nomad Aviation, when he spoke to namib times yesterday evening, about the latest challenge they are facing. “Until we’ve got clarity, we’ll fly between Lanseria and Hosea Kutako.”

Air Namibia on Friday succeeded in stopping FlyAfrica Namibia from flying passen-

gers from Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport to Oliver Tambo Interna-

tional Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, after the new kid on the block had its

maiden flight to OR Tambo.

FlyAfrica Namibia’s operations were stopped following Continues on page 2

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Air Ambulance Claim of around N$30 million finalised Continued from page 1

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the position for around 24 hours, only to be replaced again – this time by another CAA investigator, Chris Williams.

Struwig also told namib

times that he received news late yesterday, that the newly appointed official investigator into the disaster had been on the farm where the plane crash

site is, and that Williams had reportedly asked many questions regarding several communication towers on the mountains in the vicinity of the crash site.

“FlyAfrica still Fighting Fit” – Clifford Strydom Continued from page 1 an order issued by High Court Judge Shafimana Ueitele at the finalisation of the hearing of an urgent application which was brought before court by Air Namibia on Friday.

According to the court order, FlyAfrica Namibia can fly passengers from any other airport in Namibia to any other airport in South Africa.

The airline is only prohibited from flying passengers from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Oliver Tambo International Airport and vice-versa because it still has not acquired any valid or legal Air Service Authority or Licence to transport passengers between the two airports.

This prohibition will be in force until the Windhoek High Court pronounces itself on a review of the pending main application which was earlier brought

by Air Namibia before court.

According to papers presented before court on Friday, Air Namibia brought the urgent application

against Nomad Aviation (first respondent), the chairperson of Namibia’s Transportation Commission, and the Transportation Commission itself as the second and third respondents.

According to court documents, Air Namibia said that Nomad Aviation is “not in possession of a valid Air Service Licence, or licences to conduct scheduled air services for the conveyance of passengers between Namibia and South Africa and vice versa.”

The national airline, therefore, wanted Nomad Aviation’s flights to be prohibited until the issue was resolved.

Air Namibia had previously also pushed to have FlyAfrica Namibia’s air licence, issued by the Transport Commission, revoked.

Air Namibia said that FlyAfrica Namibia did not have the right to fly passengers between Windhoek and Johannesburg.

Windhoek-based lawyer Phillip Swanepoel ap-

peared for the respondents.

Advocate Theo Frank SC (senior counsel) successful represented Air Namibia (applicant).

The legal costs in respect of Friday’s urgent application will be determined at the end of the pending main application which will be heard during the course of next week.

This was done as per agreement reached between the lawyers representing the parties involved in the case.

“What we are looking at is to defend the court action by Air Namibia and will be looking at flights out of Lanseria to Windhoek and onwards to Cape Town three times per week from next week.

We will launch the Cape Town flights by mid Oct with sales opening next week for Cape Town.

We’ll keep fighting – we shall overcome,” was the message that Clifford Strydom had for Namibians.

(Additional reporting Nampa)

Struwig says it might indicate that he’s trying to establish if there might have been any interferences from that avenue, and they are waiting anxiously to get the report, but the fact that Williams is on the crash site, and will still be there for a couple of days, might indicate that the investigation on the ground and at the airport has not been finalised.

The bodies of the deceased, the pilots Steven Naudé (53), and Amore Espag (23), E Med Res 24 paramedic, Alfred John Ward (24), the patient, Gabriel le Roux (80), and his daughter, Charmaine

Bertus Struwig of the Prosperity Group Namibia and Emed Res 24 Namibia Koortzen (490, are expected to be returned to their next of kin today or tomorrow. Williams is expected to visit the Namibian Aviation Authority by next week.

Meanwhile speculations

surrounding the reason why the two previous officials had been removed from the position of leading investigator, are continuing.

(Photo by Etuna Shikalepo) NAMPA

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Youth activists and leaders of the Affirmative Repositioning group Dimbulukeni Nauyoma (left) and Job Amupanda

AR movement planning summit “Phenomenal Women” technical WINDHOEK, 7 September – The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement says it will soon convene a summit to discuss technical isHonoured sues on how to speedily and correctly deliver 200 000 plots to landContinued from page 1

“We are inspired by the success of our First Lady Monica Geingos. She stands out and has shown us the way. We are also inspired by Nigerian-born TV personality and entrepreneur, Mo Abudu, she owns a TV station in Nigeria that airs on DSTV “ELTV”. As young women, we wanted to rise above the limitations of our society. Our biggest drive stems from the desire to make a difference, hence we saw a gap in the market we could fill. With regard to social events and women’s empowerment, we observed that not enough was done at the coast,” Amakali said.

“These women who receive awards today, have inspired us because they have defied the norm and made a visible impact in this world, especially in male-dominated industries. What really stands out, is that they utilise their wealth, power and influence to make a difference - and that is exactly what we aim to do.

We asked the directors which procedure they had followed to choose the ten ladies.

“It was a personal and collective choice from the team, we chose women who: - most young people identify with in Walvis Bay - did something different from the normal 8 to 5 jobs - inspired us while growing up.”

The Phenominal Women who received awards from Catalyst are: Woman in Politics - Mrs Hedwig Mandean - Local Councillor, Walvis Bay Municipality and retired school principal, 30 years Education experience.

Woman in Manufacturing - Mrs Lina Muatunga - Managing DirectorMPAC Namibia.

Woman in Insurance /Finance - Mrs Johanna Shatika, Branch Manager at Old Mutual Woman in Local Government - Mrs Johanna Shidute Manager: Credit Control Walvis Bay Municipality.

Woman in Policing - Ms Julia Nujoma, Detective Warrant Officer - Namibian Police.

Woman in Mining - Mrs Yvonne Nghilumbwa, Environmental Advisor - Rio Tinto.

Woman in Health - Dr Charmaine Kandombo, Dentist at Dr Fox Dentistry.

Woman in Education - Mrs Monalisa Ochs, Principal at Learn-A-Lot PreSchool.

Woman in Business - Ms Esther Iipumbu, Entrepreneur.

Woman in Health - Mrs Majory Kandanga, Retired Nurse with 27 Years experience.

The guest speaker for the day was Esther Iipumbu, a young lady from Arandis. She is an entrepreneur with many skills. She recently launched her new book “Your dream carries value” and she also owns a her own hair salon.

She gave a motivational speech.

Catalyst Namibia plans to make a difference and an impact to both old and young women, especially in the coastal region.

In an interview namib times had with the directors they gave us highlights one what they are planning for the futer for the coastal women, and it sure look promising.

less Namibians countrywide.

Speaking at a media briefing here on Monday, land activist and one of the leaders of the AR movement, Dimbulukeni Nauyoma said details on the summit will be released “in the coming days.”

They were however reluctant to specify when exactly the summit would take place.

Nauyoma explained that land clearing activities have successfully taken off in both Oshakati and Windhoek, but remain a challenge in Walvis Bay because identified land there is covered by dunes.

In Windhoek, the work began at Goreangab Extension 4 where more than 80 of the available 2 300 hectares of land in the capital has been cleared.

At Ehenye in Oshakati, more than 1 200 plots were identified and cleared and will be serviced soon.

Nauyoma noted that as per the direction of the implementation committee, the Namibia Planning Advisory Board (NAMPAB) has approved land at Ompumbu in Oshakati for clearing. “The implementation

committee is currently looking at what is to be done for Walvis Bay. Although there is significant and considerable progress, we are not happy with the pace of the programme, lack of clarity and attempts to bureaucratise the programme. We are now devising plans for countering these stumbling blocks,” he said.

The clearing of land forms part of the Massive Urban Land Servicing (MULS) project that involves the servicing of 200 000 plots countrywide following an agreement between the government and the AR movement.

Nauyoma stated that the current housing backlog that stands at more than 100 000 and 50 000 AR applications, prompted the AR movement to make certain proposals to the implementation committee on how the 200 000 plots countrywide should be distributed.

The AR proposed that at Windhoek 50 000 plots should be made available, while at Walvis Bay the proposal is for 15

000 plots; at Rundu for 2 000; and at Swakopmund and Oshakati for 10 000 plots each respectively.

At Ondangwa, Otjiwarongo, Tsumeb, Okahandja, Katima Mulilo they proposed that 5 000 plots each be made available; while at Keetmanshoop, Outapi, Okakarara, Eenhana, Arandis and Gobabis they want 1 000 plots to be availed at each town.

Five hundred plots are targeted at Lüderitz, Oranjemund, Nkurenkuru, Grootfontein, Karibib, Okahao, Helao Nafidi, Ongwediva, Mariental, Outjo, Oshikuku, Opuwo, Witvlei, Bukalo, Otavi, Karasberg, Aranos, and Khorixas each; while 3 000 plots are planned for Rehoboth.

The movement also wants 300 plots to be availed at Usakos, Omaruru and Omuthiya; 200 at Henties Bay, Ruacana, Aroab, Berseba, Gochas, Gibeon, Kamanjab, Maltahöhe, and Bethanie; and 100 at Kalkrand, Leonardville, Stampriet, Tses, Otjinene and Koes.

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Parents’ Duneside matric farewell impresses Liesl Losper

As the couples were welcomed at the entrance of the hotel, “oohs” and “aahs” echoed

throughout their walk to the front door, because of their beautiful outfits.

Their special guests

of the night were Miss Namibia 2015, Steffi van Wyk, Mr Tony Raw from the NCCI, Mr John Savva, Mayor Uilika Nambahu, some of the teachers were present as well as their principal Mrs Anne Einbeck. Cliff Shikuambi was the MC. The parents also arranged a table with all the children’s baby pictures and school pictures.

Mr Eric Feris, head of department, also gave a speech on behalf Duneside High School and he said, “Let’s take a moment to focus on parents for those of you who who are still wondering about love of parents - well, wonder no more.

I have seen these mothers - your mothers stood up for you against the odds. They did not

leave any stone unturned to fight for what they believed what was rightfully yours.

They stood with you when most people would have given up.

They shed tears on your behalf.

They were unwavering and relentless in their support for you.

I am confident that your futures are bright because you have the best people on your team and the greatest cheerleaders in your camp. Tonight, however through wonderful teamwork and great effort from these moms and dads, you will have the best matric farewell dance ever in the history of Duneside.”

Prom King Keagan Roubain en Prom Queen Thea Links joined Omar Van Reenen and Tadi Shonhiwa

Photos by Liesl Losper

The matric farewell is an important occasion in the lives of many young people, but for the past three months the students from Duneside High School were not sure if they would have a matric farewell dance. To their amazement their parents organised an enthralling event on Saturday at the Atlantic Hotel.

for the opening dance.

The night can be described as splendid, adding that the teachers present also danced the night away.

Their final blessing from the school came from their HOD, Mr

Feris saying “May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, may

God hold you in the palm of his hand.”

Now the learners are waiting anxiously to see if they might also get there Valedictory that is so special to them.

National Assembly resuming Today Minister of Works and Transport, Alpheus !Naruseb introduced the Civil Aviation Bill in the NA in June this year.

In his introduction of the Bill tabled for discussion by Members of Parliament (MPs), he said the Bill is a much-needed development for the better governance and development of civil aviation safety and security in Namibia.

Outlining some of the features of the Civil Aviation Bill and further explaining why it is important that it be enacted at the earliest opportunity, !Naruseb said the current Aviation Act of 1962 is more than half-a-century old and thus

long overdue for revision.

He made it clear that whilst it draws on models used elsewhere in the world, it is observant of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) model Act but is first and foremost directed at serving the needs of the Namibian people.

Some of the key features include the establishment of a standalone Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in the place of the current Directorate of Civil Aviation.

The Public Procurement Bill is aimed at regulating Government’s procurement of goods and services in the

country and it further seeks to establish the Procurement Policy Office, the Central Procurement Board, the procurement committees and procurement management units, and provide for their powers and functions.

Katjavivi also announced that a book titled: “Promoting respect for International Humanitarian Law - a Handbook for Parliamentarians in the Republic of Namibia” – will be launched by the Namibian Red Cross Society on Tuesday at 15:00 at the Parliament Building.

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(Photo by Martha Kanime) NAMPA

WINDHOEK – The second session of the National Assembly (NA) resumes its business today. The Speaker of the NA, Professor Peter Katjavivi, issued a media statement yesterday in which he informed media houses that the second session of the Sixth Parliament resumes today at 14:30.

Amongst others, the Civil Aviation Bill of 2015 and Public Procurement Bill of 2015 will be dealt with during the session.

Speaker of the National Assembly, Peter Katjavivi

Murder suspects to appear in court today Mavourlene !Gaës Six young men, who are suspected of the murder of a 16-year-old minor in Swakopmund’s Mondesa area on Saturday, will be appearing in the Swakopmund Magistrate’s Court today and not yesterday (morning) as initially reported.

All six of the suspects were apprehended and are set to appear in court today, and the deceased’s next of kin were informed.

According to Nampol’s Detective Chief Inspector, Moses !Uwu//khaeb, the incident took place around two and three in the early

hours of Saturday morning 5 September, in Olutweni near the Oshawana Bar in Mondesa.

“Six males aged between 16 and 26 years are suspected of having ended the life of a 16-year-old minor by kicking and beating him, with their hands and

feet.” !Uwu//khaeb added, after the suspects had allegedly assaulted the deceased who has been identified, they dragged him to a nearby house, House Number 3099, and left his body at the door and fled the scene.

They were seen by a community member, who phoned the police.

“The accused allegedly suspected the minor of stealing a cell phone belonging to one of them and took him to that house so that they could go and search for the cell phone.”

Vehicle accident claims a Life Mavourlene !Gaës

Nampol’s Detective Chief Inspector Moses !Uwu//khaeb has confirmed the name of the driver of a Government vehicle with registration number 896, who died over the weekend when his car overturned.

The driver of the vehicle has been identified as 42-year-old Adam !Auchamub and his next of kin have been informed.

He allegedly lost control of the vehicle on Saturday around 6:40 in the morning and the vehicle overturned. He died on the spot.

He was reportedly alone in the car. “The accident happened about 10 km from Omaruru, and we suspect he was on his way to Karibib.”

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Targeted areas where criminals are active

Festive criminal activity early this year Madelaine Laubscher

According to a trusted source, as the festive season approaches, criminals are already becoming more active. This phenomenon seems to show itself much sooner this year than last year and the community is thus alerted to be vigilant.

During the weekend there were numerous incidents where snatch-andgrab thieves were active in Walvis Bay and the number of burglaries ocurring during the day have increased.

The source says people

should be wide awake.

“Snatch-and-grab thieves have been active occasionally throughout the year, but the number of incidents have increased as we are getting closer to December when these stunts usually occur,” she said.

Everyone is advised to not walk with any valuables without keeping it secure.

“We have noticed that people are quite reckless in town. Just because this is Walvis Bay does not mean you will not fall victim to these stunts. People should

never walk with their cellphones in their hands, they must secure their bags around their arms and no valuable items should be left in motor vehicles,” she said.

The source also said that the number of burglaries

have increased and are now ocurring during the day.

“During the festive season criminal activity increases.

We realised suddenly that it has started sooner this year. We have had three break-ins in the last three days, all of which ocurred during the day.

We advise people who have not yet installed an alarm system, to do so. In-

form housekeepers to keep the doors locked, because they are also in danger if they are unaware of criminal activity.

According to this source the areas that are being targeted, are Meersig, Hermes and the Lagoon area. “Burglars are also targeting people who keep cash at their houses.

They know who is keeping cash and subsequently

make those houses a target. Tourists are also unaware of the danger at the lagoon.

They love to take photos of the birds at the lagoon.

We advise everyone to lock your cars while taking photos.

Our emergency number is 081 558 1323 if any criminal activity is suspected,” she concluded.

Neighbourhood watch for new NHE community Photo by Mavourlene !Gaës

Mavourlene !Gaës The Erongo Police in Walvis Bay held a community meeting with the residents living in the new NHE houses in Kuisebmond on Saturday. The meeting was aimed at discussing the status of crime in the area.

Residents who attended the meeting on Saturday

Court Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court report Nevell Stanley (30) appeared on a charge of maintenance-failure to pay. The matter was postponed to 2 October for further investigation. The accused is in custody.

Auren Rachel Xaweb (21) appeared on a charge of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 4 November for plea and trial-final remand. The accused is on bail.

Delfina Meyer (44) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and a charge of reckless or negligent driving. The matter was postponed to 6 October for further investigation. The accused is on bail.

William Ndeutala William (64) appeared on a charge of reckless or negligent driving and a charge of refusing to provide blood specimen. The matter was postponed to 1 October for further investigation. The accused is on bail.

Peter Potgieter (41) appeared on a charge of possession of a fire-arm without a license. He was found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of N$4 000 or eight months in prison.

Raymond Jeconia (22) appeared on a charge of theft by employee from employer. He was found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of N$800 or 60 days in prison.

Mishale Masupa Siyongo (36) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. He was found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of N$6 000 or 12 months in prison.

Nakaleke Lukas (54) appeared on a charge of driving with an excessive blood-alcohol level. The matter was postponed to 26 November for plea and trial. The accused is on warning.

Jonas Kaimba (34) appeared on a charge of assault

with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 15 October for further investigation.

The accused is at large.

Rocher Gurirab (24) and Nicodemus Jacobs (47) both appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 9 November for trial. Both suspects are on bail.

Selma Uakumbua (19) appeared on a charge of possession of cocaine. The matter was postponed to 15 October for legal aid. The accused is on bail.

Matias Haukongo (35) appeared on a charge of indecent assault. The matter was postponed to 16 November for plea and trial. The accused is on bail.

Reward Mushiye (23) appeared on a charge under the immigration Act- remaining in Namibia after expiration of visitor’s entry permit. He was found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of N$5 000 or 12 months in prison.

Ulrich Goeieman (30) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and a charge of reckless or negligent driving. He was found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of N$6 000 or 12 months in prison.

Ivanov Van Wyk (27) appeared on a charge of rape.

The matter was postponed to 12 October for further investigation. The accused is on bail.

Michael Bossie Narib (44) appeared on a charge of failing to safeguard a firearm. The matter was postponed to 5 November for plea and trial. The accused is on warning.

Paulus Mondesius Namweya (53) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. He was found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of N$6 000 or 12 months in prison.

The outcome of the meeting on Saturday was the envisaged establishment of a neighbourhood watch as the residents are interested in forming a neighbourhood watch to protect themselves and their belongings in their community.

According to the Unit Commander of Community Affair’s, Sergeant Ileni Shapumba, they have identified that area of the new NHE houses as prone to housebreakings, theft of clothes (well-known clothing brands) from washing lines and also the drug abuse by the youth in that area.

“We believe that the use of drugs amongst small kids is the one factor that contributes to the clothes being stolen from the washing lines, they take the clothes and sell them at Ekutu Latika or at other locations for quick money to go and buy the drugs.”

Shapumba also urged community members to take part in community policing activities by means of identifying crim-

inal activities that are rife in the area where they live.

He has also urged them to get involved in discussions on how to tackle crime and criminal activity together with the police.

One of the Goodwill Ambassadors of the Erongo Police Turn Back Crime campaign (drug division) and Chairman of the Narraville Neighbourhood Watch, Paul Fisher, also attended the meeting and encouraged the residents to do random patrols and to join hands in order to curb the criminal activities in the area by communicating with each other.

Fisher also asked parents to keep an eye on their children regarding drugs and to be alert of sudden changes in their children’s behaviour. He gave them a few tips on how to keep an eye out.

“Look out for spray, if your child in the middle of the day smells nice or the room is giving off a nice scent, do not get misled by the scent as they hide the smell of drugs like marijuana behind it.

There is a package costing around N$170 that parents can use to test their children for drugs that you cannot smell, like cocaine and what they call “rocks.”

The Station Commander of the Kuisebmond Police Station, Bernhard Mabakeng, encouraged residents to provide information to the police, and to work together with the police by reporting all forms of criminal activities in and around their community.

“The police can only arrest the people if the community works with them. All the people in the community should be on the lookout and please, if you get home and retire for the night, lock your doors and remove the keys” he concluded.

Another meeting will be held on 19 September to finalise the details of the neighbourhood watch and the police are urging all residents living in the new NHE houses to come and be part of the meeting.

(Fltr) Kuisebmond Police Station Commander, Inspector Bernhard Mabakeng with Goodwill Ambassor of the Erongo Police Turn Back Crime campaign, Paul Fisher standing next to Unit Commander of Community Affairs, Sergeant Ileni Shapumba and (behind) other members of the police who also own houses in that area

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Community eager to help Raymond Madelaine Laubscher After a local woman read namib times’s article about Raymond Strauss (15) who is hearing impaired and in desperate need of financial assistance, she contacted the paper and told us she decided to donate a hearing aid that might help the boy for the time being. He will ultimately need a cochlear implant at the age of 18. tions. I would have sold the hearing aid to doctors, but when I saw the article, I knew I had to help this boy. I myself know from experience what it is to be deaf,” she said.

Van Wyk explained that they would first need to determine if that particular hearing aid would work

for Raymond.

“The necessary tests will have to be done to see if this would work. My doctor also agreed to do a test for free.”

According to Raymond’s mother, she first noticed his hearing impairment when he was an infant.

He is now 15 and has developed his own way of communicating to those around him.

His first fundraising event was hosted on Saturday night at the International School.

Since a cochlear implant is quite expensive, he will need a lot more funds to cover the costs. If enough funds have been raised, he will receive the operation at the age of 18.

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communications Disorders (NIDCD), a cochlear implant helps to provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard-of-hearing.

“This implant is very different from a hearing aid. Hearing aids amplify sounds so they may be detected by damaged

ears. Cochlear implants however bypass damaged portions of the ear and directly stimulate the auditory nerve.

Signals generated by the implant are sent by way of the auditory nerve to the brain, which recognises the signals as sound.

It allows many people to recognise warning signals, understand other sounds in the environment, and enjoy a conversation in person or by telephone.

People who are deaf or severely hearing impaired can be tested for cochlear implants. Studies have shown that children who are suitable candidates, can receive a cochlear implant at a young age and develop language skills at a rate similar to children with normal hearing, and many succeed in mainstream classrooms.

Some adults who have lost all or most of their hearing can also benefit from this implant.

They learn to associate the signal provided by an implant with sounds they remember.

This often provides these individuals with the ability

Raymond Strauss along with Elmero Strauss, expressing his gratitude in sign language at the Cowboy dance and dinner fundraising event. to understand speech solely by listening through the implant, without requiring any visual cues such as those provided by lipreading or sign language.”

Saturday’s dinner and dance was a huge success.

Apart from the tickets that were sold to attend the event, various items to buy were available at the dance, all in order to help raise funds.

There was a tupperware hamper sponsored by Mrs Bianca Raats that was worth N$1 440 for which

N$20 tickets were sold for a chance to win the hamper.

There were also many handmade items that were sold along with a cake that was auctioned for N$500.

Raymond’s family will still provide the newspaper with the full amount that was raised. Raymond showed his gratitude to everyone who donated money at the event by using sign language.

Anyone willing to donate money to his trust fund can contact the namib times or

use the following details: Trustfund details: Sanlam Namibia Unit Trust Premkims First National Bank Branch code: 282672 Account number: 62035560342 Reference number: 454800653110456 Donators can send proof of payment to 064412310 (Attention: Liza Van der Linde - Sanlam)

Photos by Madelaine Laubscher

Mrs June Van Wyk (45) from Walvis Bay, offered to donate a hearing aid to Raymond worth N$25 000.

“I saw the article in last week’s newspaper and immediately felt the need to help this boy. I cannot use the hearing aid myself due to personal complica-

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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?

MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES

Swakopmund Office

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

Walvis Bay Office

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

Lüderitz Office

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

Team Building with a twist Liesl Losper Cavema Fishing is a joint venture of two new right holders, Camoposatu Investments and Vernier Investments.

After being operational for only two years the company is relatively new to the Namibian fishing industry, but the right holders’ commitment to social causes is evident and clear.

On Thursday spectators and sport lovers were treated to a good game of football, at the Blue Waters Soccer Field in Kuisebmond. The two teams comprising of employees, directors and shareholders of Cavema Fishing (Pty) Ltd. battled it out in good spirit under the names of “Vecamar”

and “Oshongo”.

The two teams are named after the two brands under which the company sells its products.

At the end of the match, the winning team, Vecamar, handed over a donation of sporting equipment and soccer balls to the value of N$10 000 to the Walvis

Bay Sport Development Academy.

In addition, Cavema Fishing donated 1 000 kg of horse mackerel and other dry foods for the upcoming feeding program of the Walvis Bay Sport Development Academy.

“I am proud of the company’s continuous efforts to address youth

development. I must also add that education and sport are areas of special focus for our company in its effort to help communities through various initiatives”, the Chairman of Cavema Fishing (Pty) Ltd, Mr Peya Hitula said.

Hitula told the namib times that over the pe-

riod of only one year, between the two right holders the joint venture has spent an estimated N$3,5 million on various Social Responsibility initiatives.

The company says the football teams are striving to become a force to be reckoned with. For more on this match, see our sports pages…

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

Photo by Liesl Losper

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

Management and team players with young ones and the donations that were handed over

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Swakopmund Tides

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

Bennie se Rooi Lorrie Mile 33 Mile 30 Hoboomsgat Wlotzkasbaken Mile 14 Mile 8 Wreck

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Walvis Bay High School Matric Farewell Walvis Bay High School was one of the schools that had their Matric Farewell this weekend - Liesl Losper of namib times took these pictures.

Joel Ivers Mzanima On point pictures.

Kalimbo Mdx Abraham Ish can i come and join you sovies!

Shamaine Garcia Steenkamp Sjoe! Die kinders lyk verby pragtig! Hoe het hulle so gou groot geraak? Stunning! Trots op almal! Mwha.

John Albertus Nice pictures.

Ati Van Ginkel-Grobler Julle het almal stunning gelyk.

Elmien Janse van Rensburg Baie deftige kinders!

Vicky Stander Neethling WHS leerlinge het gees, want hulle is GEES! Altyd trots op die blouskool leer-

linge!

Helga Van Der Merwe Baie mooi.

Vanessa Vigne Absolutely Beautiful. You all so amazing. Best of luck with up and coming exams.

Batlomeus Shikongo This is what we call showing off of the riches. Whiiiiii.

Irene Amanda Bowe Julle het almal amazing gelyk!

Cynthia Leopoldt Bathlomeus,attend ur farewel and be creative. Stop hating.

Bianca Katlego Dax Some dresses though.

Sabine Seven Nice photos!

Duneside High School Matric Farewell Duneside High School in Walvis Bay’s Matrics had their Matric Farewell Party tonight. Their parents organised it an it was held at the Atlantic Hotel - no saga could spoil the excitement the evening carried.

Ishantè Da Cruise Was this taken tonight! You guys are quick.

Vernon Sylvia Knowles You go parents of Dune side High school.

Clarissa Cloete It was a beautiful evening and the children looked gorgeous!The parents looked smokin hot and they went out of their way to make the evening a success.....Headboy and Headgirl speaches was very touching and just rounded of the evening!!! As usual Mr Feris got into each of our hearts with his speach, warm, personal and just amazing as the person that he is....Well done parents and learners.

Barbara Myburgh Maclobo Well done grade 12 parents afterall children comes first and they are the hardworking matricks i ever met. Gonna miss all of them. study hard and make us proud like you always do.all of

you looked stunning.

Yvonne van Reenen Awesome all of the grade 12 beautiful well done parents.

Paul Eck Can’t wait to see the pictures in the namib times.

Beverley Luderitz Awesome. Many a Times when bad things happens to you.you never understands.Once again God changed a bad situation into something Great.Focus Gr.12 and study hard... Lets smile and scream of joy again when we got yre exam results.We go this far for you.to show you we appreciate&love ya Romily Romeez Farmer Wow grade 12 and parents WELL DONE! Leonora Small Wow ! they looked beautiful!

Brigitte Fernandez Pillay Stunning!

Shamaine Garcia Steenkamp Pragtig! Trots op julle.

Senior citizens having fun

The Lions Old Age Home in Swakopmund had a fun-filled Spring Brunch this morning, where the senior citizens had to dress according to the theme, “Ocean”....and dressed-up they were!

Ishantè Da Cruise This is really nice.

Amanda Stegemann Dis wonderlik. Dankie vir almal betrokke!

Julie Nell Laubscher Thank you for posting these.

Such a great unexpected surprise to see my sister-inlaw on FB.

Woman in court after raping four-year-old The Police in the Erongo region have apprehended a 22 year old woman recently in connection with the alleged rape of a four-year old minor in May last year. The suspect had been on the run for over a year before the police received a tip-off and arrested her.

Chrisilda Rausch As Nawaseb said on the run for a year and get bail esh where is the justice come on play fair.

Dina Shigwedha Is a toddler a boy/girl? The rapist must rot in jail.

Nawaseb Stanley On the run for almost a year and

granted bail. Fish?

Sean G Oberg Another child robbed of its innocence.

Claudia Regueira Bail? No bail should be given to this sick person.

Hilma Hango Mxiium, such people need life time imprisonment

University Acceptance for Duneside High School Matrics in Question A learner who spoke on condition of anonymity, has confirmed that only one girl passed Science on a higher level with a mark of 5% above the required standard in their record exams.

Letitia Tisa Jansen Finally someone went to the media! I’ve had to go through a similar situation at Duneside last year, especially with English! My parents went to school and spoke to the principal, she’s STILL getting back to them... all advice I can give to the Matrix, is that your Aug results don’t determine your future, although it may influence it but, study hard and u will succeed!

Jefta Uatjaa Kangumba Please do not destroy the image of Duneside High School in the News paper.Every house is having his own problem but you never see it in newspapers.Viva Madam Eimbeck Lynn Williams It was never like this in da

past,Mrs Van Vuuren needs to return.

Cindy Williamson I’m horrified to read this. Duneside was by far one of the top schools in Nam when I went there. What happened there?

Anoeschca Garcia Steenkamp Viva MRS Van Vuuren! Best principle of all time..

Shamaine Garcia Steenkamp Whats happening at Duneside? There were never these issues! And its always the kids that suffer!

Cezanne Van Der Lith Can’t believe I’m reading this about my old high school. This would never have happened in my day. So sad. And yes Mrs van Vuuren was awesome along with all the other teachers in my day.

Crying Out For Help Embracing single parenthood in Namibia is not an easy task, but still we as mothers try to provide and attend to every little need of our children, always, because to us they are precious and our blessings. I’m a single mother of 3, aged: 3, 12 and 17. Dealing with a teenager son, that never received any love from his living father nor family from his father's side, is a hard battle to take on, as all of these mixed feelings and resentment is mixing with the pressure of being a modern teenager that only led to a very dark and lonely pathway that is darkening by the day.

This child was active, energetic, and full of love and laughter as a boy and in his primary school career, he’s performed well academically as well as in his extra-mural activities. He loved his rugby, soccer and mostly swimming. Teachers loved him and so did the girls. At home he was joyful, vibrant and always the joker, such warmth I felt of seeing him being a happy child.

My dark cloud rose as my boy was turning into a teenager and went off to high school.

I could see his excitement the first day of High School, meeting old and new friends, and so ready to embark on this new journey of his life, High School.

But I suddenly noticed a change - he became quiet, and turned into his shell once I tried to make conversation, wanting to know what’s bothering him, but he did not utter one single word.

His behaviour patterns started to change, as he became more aggressive verbally when dealing with his siblings. He was always annoyed, agitated, jumpy and defensive… So my journey of shock and pain began.

1. School School has been informing me periodically that he was ditching classes, attending school only 1 or 2 days in a week.

Homework was never done as he stashed his schoolbag at school and then lied to me that he does homework at school in the afternoons before coming home. One specific teacher kicked him out of class for misbehaving and ever since he’d never attend any of her classes.

With no change in his behaviour, school suspended him for a few days, and then kicked him out of school altogether.

2. Drugs, etc…

With all the time on his hands loafing around and not attending school, he roamed the streets with wrong friends, gave in to the being of “cool” status, hanging around at street corners, and shops, smoking dagga and making himself guilty of the excessive intake of alcohol.

3. Running Away He’d come home when he wanted to; and would leave as it suits him. As mother you wonder at night, where does he sleep, does he have a proper plate of food. That was none of his worries as he then started being a drug dealer/mule for the drug lords of Mondesa, they’ve used him as a seller and his payment was drugs, not a plate of food, nor shelter or protection.

Still he did choose to do it, as he was now so deep into the abuse of this toxin, drugs.

4. Theft He is no stranger to breaking the law. His first offence followed shortly after dropping out of school.

He spent a week in jail before appearing in court, as it was over the December holidays.

He underwent the normal processes of the juvenile court, being screened by social workers to whom he was no stranger, as before the drug and dropping out of school arised, I did search for help from

the social welfare and their response was: “there is nothing we can do, no rehab centres, nothing, but for sure will I see him in court soon, for all these kids tend to end up in jail in the end eventually.”

After running from one corner of the court to another for 6 months, court decided to dismiss the case.

Now he became more sleek and started stealing from home, and stole from all family members who tried to reach out to him, who fed and supported him, and he’s shown no remorse, as he then realised that family will never report him to the police. He even sold his own clothes.

His addiction became worse and so did his behaviour.

Health He lost weight and he’s become very non-care about his personal hygiene, would stay in dirty clothes for weeks, refusing to take a bath. He’s started to eat a lot, craving for sugary foods. He’d easily catch a cold and would just refuse to go to a doctor. He’s just stopped caring for or about himself.

It breaks one’s heart, having to see your child wither away before your eyes, while one remains unable to find a remedy.

I’ve already reached out to: 1. Social workers – No assistance received and the lack of compassion that they have is shocking, as they just don’t care. Instead of reaching out to any child, to them it’s rather been, let’s send them to jail rather than to pity them and fight for a rehabilitation programme for these kids 2. Police - reported and asked for assistance from them to raid these drug houses that use our kids as dealers and encourage them into the abuse of drugs. But from the police you often get the response, “We do not have a vehicle, the bakkie is out on patrol, but will see what we can do..”

3. The Ombudsman – while in custody at the town police centre, juveniles are forced to share cells with grown inmates, was at times denied the right to a meal.

The’ve been failed by the system and their human rights have been violated.

The court did not even then apologize for this huge error, that will contribute to the damage that will last for a lifetime 4. Rehab Centres There are None available in the country that are government-owned. All are privatized and always require a huge sum of money or medical aid, which most of us do not have the benefit of.

Where can we send our kids to rehabilitate and work themselves back into our education system and society?

5. Church & Family: At first they all send you “best regards and strongs”, but no one really reaches out, no one has come to motivate, no one really supports, all they do is judge and have you with your problem as point of gossip and discussion at social gatherings…

None practice what they preach…

To whom do we as parents reach out?

Please, someone, help me to help my child.

Single Mom

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Photos by Maria Davel-Wallis

WALVIS BAY

Choir workshop Maria Davel-Wallis

Choirs spread Joy in Several Communities over Weekend

The Wits Choir (the official choir of the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg) under Dalene Hoogenhout - the Trainer and Conductor - visited Swakopmund last week, and participated in several activities, together with the Mascato Youth Choir and other Choirs of the Coastal Region. A concert on Saturday night formed the grand finale of the weekend’s activities.

The weekend started off with a workshop in the Aula at the Swakopmund Primary School, where after a concert was given in Mondesa.

During the workshop the choirs taught

each other a couple of songs, and performed that together, as one mass choir.

And, if sometimes the excitement was such that a note or two was not completely where it was supposed to be, all

was forgiven and forgotten, for the joy of music.

The Mascato Youth Choir together with The Wits Choir, then gave an enjoyable concert in the Aula on Saturday night.

* 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. * Every Sunday: Potjiekos available at MOTH Club. * 9 Sept: MOTH meeting at Escarpment Shellhole * 25 Sept: Mr and Miss NPS at School Hall. * 28 Sept - 10 Oct: WACK Fest - Yearly arts and craft exhibition at the Lagune Café - wbartsandcraft @ gmail.com * 30 Sept: walVIS fees se Wynveiling Walvisbaai Stadsaal om 18:00. * 2 Okt: walVIS fees Jakkals & Leo 19:30 Jan Wilken Stadion * 3 Okt: walVIS fees 2015 Jan Wilken Stadion * 6 Okt: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00

by Katolieke Kerk. * 14 Oct: MOTH meeting at Escarpment Shellhole * 15 & 16 Oct: Narraville Primary School Prize-giving Ceremonies. * 28 - 31 Oct: Namport Erongo Business & Tourism Expo Walvis Bay Municipality * 3 Nov: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00

by Lutherse Kerk. * 11 Nov: MOTH meeting at Escarpment Shellhole * 12 Nov: Narraville Primary School Christmas Tree at School Hall. * 28 Nov: Adventmarkt – Evangelische L Kirche Walvis Bay – Theo-Ben Gurirab Str – 081 124 3203.

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. * 9 Sept: Deutsche Theatergruppe der NHS - Der Besuch der alten Schachtel 19:30 Hanjo-Böhlke Aula Namib High School * 27 Sept: Sunday Market at the Green Center, 5 Li bertina Amathila Ave 09:00 -13:00. * 7 - 10 Oct: Swakopmund International Trade Expo.

For more info contact 064 - 406687 or 081 476 9304. * 25 Oct: Sunday Market at the Green Center, 5 Li bertina Amathila Ave 09:00 -13:00. * 29 Nov: Sunday Market at the Green Center, 5 Li bertina Amathila Ave 09:00 -13:00.

The Wits Choir at the weekend's workshop, under conductor Dalene Hoogenhout

Mascato's conductor, Theo Cookson in his element

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ART EXHIBITIONS

Sharing Great Joy

Singing for the community in Mondesa

* 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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Spring Brunch Brings Fun and Joy

The Lions Old Age Home in Swakopmund had a fun-filled Spring Brunch on Saturday morning, where the senior citizens had to dress according to the theme, “Ocean”....and dressed-up they were! Petro Rabe invited namib times, and it was heart-warming to see how everybody enjoyed the event. in outfits that clearly showed a sense of humour….From Long John Silver to “Lions Visserman”....everyone participated, and many prizes were won with their original cos-

tumes...Bubbly in the glass, food prepared with love, music and laughter - the ingredients of a day to remember!

Photos by Maria Davel-Wallis

The senior citizens participated with enthusiasm….and it was clear that a lot of planning and work went into the day.

Everybody was in high spirits and the people were dressed

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Photos by Maria Davel-Wallis

And here are all the Prizewinners of the Lions Old Age Home’s Ocean Brunch Fancy Dress Competition

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Mnr Wolfgang Neubrecht – Best Pirate

Mr Otto and Mrs Frede-Marie Alfeld - Best Pirate Pair

Mev Brigitte Mracky –Best Neptune

Mr Folker Pönnighaus - Best Fisherman

Mr Hans Ermann (Best musical seaman) and Mrs Gisela Schade (Mermaid)

Mrs Adri Malan, Mrs Sybille Meintjes and Eileen Loffler

Wits Choir in Love with Wide Open Spaces Maria Davel-Wallis

The Wits Choir on Tour in Namibia

The Wits Choir led by conductor Dalene Hoogenhout ended their visit to the Coast with a short performance in the German Lutheran Church in Swakopmund on Sunday. One of the songs they shared, was Gebed or Prayer, by Koos du Plessis, Afrikaans singer and song writer.... difference in communities, through music, and portray that diversity in harmony can bring strength and instill and nourish Peace.

They were supposed to have come here in April, but had to post-

pone due to the serious Xenophobic attacks in SA at that stage.

The members of the community and the church called the choir’s performances “a blessing.

The choir is in Wind-

hoek now for a few days, after which it will engage with choirs in the South of Namibia, in Keetmanshoop, before returning to SA. The Pastor of the German Lutheran Church Swakopmund, Klaus-

Peter Tietz, a Namibian who’s been serving here since 2003, in his message said people ask easily, and when they receive, forget to say thank you.... he used the example of the interdenomination-

al/inter-church prayer service that had been held after Independence, when only 25% of the stadium in Windhoek had been filled - he thanked the choir for reaching out into communities to bring

their message of peace and unity in diversity, and for trying to make a difference to people’s lives through their music and their various community service programmes.

Photos by Maria Davel-Wallis

She told namib times that the choir, one of four she conducts in Johannesburg, is specialising in music of the African continent and particularly South Africa, and that they want to reach out and make a

Making new friends

Tea and talk after the sermon

The music was deeply appreciated

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Duneside High School Matric farewell 2015 Vis)it our Facebook page for more photos of this event.

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Matriekafskeid Oortref Verwagtinge Liesl Losper

Walvisbaai Privaat Hoërskool het Vrydagaand sy matriekafskeidsgeleentheid op die skool se rugbyveld gehou. Vanjaar se tema was “Dans” en die tydvak wat in die tent herskep is, was gebaseer op die werk, The Great Gatsby.

Die beligting was uitstekend. Van die beste voertuie was veteraanmotors ‘n Rooi vragmotor met die naam ‘Hettie’ was een van die gunstelinge gemeet aan die reaksie van die publiek by die trok se aankoms. Harde werk en goeie verbeelding het beslis geseëvier.

Met ‘n oorvol pawiljoen, vol van met gillende, opgewonde toeskouers, het leerlinge sekerlik gevoel soos Hollywood-sterre. Onderwysers het ons meegedeel dat die aand besonder goed afgeloop het. Kyk gerus uit vir nog meer foto's op ons Facebook- blad.

Foto's deur Liesl Losper

‘n Groot wit tent is opgerig. Die tema is ook verder gevoer in die soort voertuie wat gebruik is om matrieks aan te ry, en het ook in die ontwerpe van uitrustings neerslag gevind.

Die kleurpalet van die versierings in die tent was swart, room en goud en vere was ook ‘n bykomstigheid.

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NOTICE NO: 44/2015 undersigned, within fourteen(14) days after the PPOOBox Box6161 Any person(s) having second of objection(s) the advert. to the intended Bay Henties Bayplacement TheHenties Chief Executive Officer E U W DEMASIUS alienation of the property may lodge such Chief Executive Officer P O Box 61 fully motivated thereof to the The Chief Executive Officer Hentiesobjection(s) Bay undersigned, P O Box 61 within fourteen(14) days after the second placement of the advert.

Henties Bay The Chief Executive Officer P O Box 61 Henties Bay

An Equal Opportunity Employer We invite suitable candidates to apply for the position of:

COLDSTORE LOGISTICS ADMINISTRATOR The incumbent shall report directly to the Marketing Manager..

Key Performance Areas Stock Control and oversee recording and loading of trucks and containers.

Supervise Cold-store staff and check and control their timesheets.

Oversee offloading of large Freezer Vessels.

Liaise closely with Quality Department for NSI Inspections and ensure that only approved products are loaded.

Correspond per email with Management and Marketing Team of Spain.

Responsible for Discipline and Inspiring of coordinates.

Administer and control leave and sick leave forms.

Basic Requirements Namibian Citizen Grade 12 plus Computer Literate (Word, Excel) Good knowledge and experience with Marel System of Cold-store.

At least three years in a similar position in Fishing Industry a requirement.

Reliable and able to work independently Good organisational and time management skills

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please forward a detailed application to the HR. Officer, Ms Julia Ndara (jndara@cadilu.com on or before Tuesday 15 September 2015

As we continue to expand and grow, we are looking for an experienced QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR to help us with our increasing quality assurance functions.

__________________________________________________________________________________ The Quality Assurance Supervisor will be reporting the Operations Manager and General Manager. He/she will be responsible for ensuring that fish products meet standards set by both the company and NSI (Namibia Standards Institute). He/she will be responsible for planning, directing or coordinating quality assurance programs and formulating and reviewing quality and safety policies and managing audits by NSI. Requirements: 

A diploma in quality assurance or related field.

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2 years’ experience in the quality assurance field.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Daily factory operation and sanitation issues, monitoring the cleaning status as well as the housekeeping conditions before startup and during production processing.

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Responsible for monitoring the Quality Controllers performance and daily duties as required by the Food safety System (FSS).

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Monitoring the hygiene conditions during processing and personal hygiene conduct of the staff.

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Monitoring that good manufacturing practices (GMPs) are maintained on the premises during processing (product quality, temperatures, performance of processing lines in the different processing areas, staff movement and behavior, operating conditions).

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Verification and filing of all the Quality Controllers monitoring and inspection forms completed for the FSS.

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Responsible for the HACCP manual documentation (this includes the micro and water monitoring, verification and calibrations of the scales and temperature monitoring equipment.

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EMBWIINDA (PTY) LTD An Equal Opportunity Employer We invite suitable candidates to apply for the following positions at our Production Department:

2 x Production Superintendents (Supervise Line Supervisors) 2 x Production Line Supervisors The incumbents shall report directly to the Production Foreman Key Performance Areas Planning, directing and controlling of all production related activities within the factory to ensure effective production and optimal results in terms of efficiency, yields, quality and cost within budget constraints.

Manage employees in line with best leadership practices in a firm, consistent and fair manner regarding the HR policies and procedures.

Enforces “Good manufacturing practices”, HACCP approved practices, Ensures that proper reporting is conducted on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to the Production Manager.

Basic Requirements Namibian Citizen Grade 12 A minimum of 5 years’ experience where at least 2 must be on a supervisory level in the food processing industry.

Computer literate in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word and E-mail.

Must be willing to rotate between day and night-shift and overtime when required.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please forward a detailed application to the HR. Officer, Ms Julia Ndara (jndara@cadilu.com on or before Tuesday 15 September 2015

EMBWIINDA (PTY) LTD An Equal Opportunity Employer We invite suitable candidates to apply for the position of:

BAADER TECHNICIAN The incumbent shall report directly to the Maintenance Foreman.

Key Performance Areas Maintaining of all Baader and Trio Machines, routine- inspections and repairs in all section of the factory (machinery, freezing facilities, Baader Machines, Refrigeration Plant, General mechanical assistance in Maintenance Department.

Basic Requirements • Namibian Citizen • Grade 12 (Matric) • Baader Technical Training and or at least 3 years’ experience in similar position preferably in the Fishing industry • Reliable, able to work independently

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please forward a detailed application to the HR. Officer, Ms Julia Ndara (jndara@cadilu.com on or before Tuesday 15 September 2015

EMBWIINDA (PTY) LTD An Equal Opportunity Employer We invite suitable candidates to apply for the position of:

WAREHOUSE CLERK The incumbent shall report directly to the Operational Manager.

Key Performance Areas We are looking for a Warehouse Clerk to Control our Warehouse Operations and activities.

To receive, and process Warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label, store) To keep Stock Control of goods received, stored and issued.

Supervise and timekeeping of Warehouse staff.

Basic Requirements: Namibian Citizen Grade 12 (Matric) Computer Literate (Word, Excel) Proven working experience of at least three years in a similar position.

Reliable and able to work independently Current forklift license Familiarity with modern warehouse practices and methods.

Good organizational and time management skills

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please forward a detailed application to the HR. Officer, Ms Julia Ndara (jndara@cadilu.com on or before Tuesday 15 September 2015

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Rossmund Golf News

“Vecamar” clinches victory against “Oshongo” Cavema soccer match in detail

Winners of Business Connexions Betterbal Mixed Stableford. L/R: Des Frankfort; Warren Theron; Tienie van Rensburg; Bertie Saunderson; Hoffie (Business Connexions); Fanus Jordaan (RGC Cpt); Achmet Abrahams; Elias Uushona; Willie van Zyl; Kevin Wentzel and Peter Fox Sponsored by one of our longest standing sponsors - Business Connexions as always Hoffie was on hand to join in the day and officiate at prize-giving.

Weather was good and there was a fair turnout of players. Results: 2-Clubs - D Frankfort No.12; E Uushona No12 & No.16.

1st: B Saunderson & E Uushona 71pts; 2nd: A Abrahams/W Theron 69pts; 3rd: D Frankfort/T van Rensburg 68pts; 4th: C Heunis/P Fox 65pts; 5th: W van Zyl/ K Wentzel 63pts. Wow no countouts!

There were two lucky draws going to F Jordaan & E Uushona.

Hoffie we hold thumbs that we will see you again in 2016 - thanks again for all your support over the years.

Matchplay - remember “walkovers” are scheduled for 15 September so please get up to date if you want to stay in the mix.

Coaching Clinic - Steve Basson will be @ Rossmund on Sunday 13 September - Contact Person: Pete Bassingsthwaighte Cell:081 129 0026.

Coming Events: Wednesday 9 September: Advertising Displays Saturday 12 September: Betterball Stableford - Karibib Mining

Saturday 19 September: Monthly Medal - Novanam Sunday 20 September: Sages sponsor Swakopmund Engen Saturday 26 September: Club sponsored Individual Stableford Sat 26/Sun 27 September: Mens’ Coastal Open @ Walvis Bay “Well, in plain old English, I’m driving it badly, chipping badly, putting badly, and not scoring at all. Other than that, and the fact that I got up this morning, I guess everything’s okay.”

The main match started with Vecamar controlling the proceedings and scoring early through Fanuel “Ballack” Itengula. Oshongo reacted immediately and scored from a free kick taken by Lukas “Shakes” Ipinge in which the goal keeper of Vecamar, Paulus “Cool Cat” Aushona fumbled and allowed it to go over the line. The two teams went into the interval with the score level at 1-1. One could hear some strong words from both coaches, but the most noise came from the supporters of the two teams. Some shareholders and directors of the company were also getting involved in giving water and instructions to their favourite players. Few substitutions were made as all players are encouraged to participate and now it was time to see which team would react the best.

The second half started at a much faster pace with Fanuel “Ballack” and Edward “Shimmy ” Ekandjo of Vecamar causing huge problems for the Oshongo defence which was

Photos by Liesl Losper

For the 5th time the teams of Cavema Fishing, “Vecamar” and “Oshongo” have met this year with Vecamar winning twice and the other two matches ending up in a stalemate. The teams are now playing for the Cavema Trophy which was introduced recently by the two captains, Daniel “Strong Man” Nangolo of Vecamar and David “Chicken” Kasaona of Oshongo (Brave Warriors veteran of the 1991 Namibian team).

Blue Monday here at Rossmund - overcast cold and just generally looks miserable! Just when we thought we were about to thaw out.

Wednesday 2 September we had some Breakfast Vouchers up for grabs, compliments of “Anchor Point Restaurant” situated at the Beach Hotel - Johan Kok was on hand to present the prizes and also gave an update on the opening of their new Hotel “Swakopmund Plaza” - he asked members to watch the press for info on various events they have in the pipeline.

Through voting for “Anchor Point” in the FNB Restaurant week I was the lucky winner of a voucher - can’t wait to enjoy the treat! Thanks again Johan for all the support. Results - 18 holes: Martin Angula 40pts; Desmond Benson 39pts. 9 holes: Bertie Saunderson 21pts (front 9).

Saturday 5 September was the annual Betterball Mixed Stableford - this type of competition is always so much fun, and has tension levels quite high at times.

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controlled by the Captain of the Vessel, Ivan “The Tackler” Zholob.

After continuous pressure Fanuel “Ballack” managed to add a second goal to his tally and Edward “Shimy Tricky” also managed to net twice as Vecamar took total control of the match with a score of 4-1. The Cavema Operations Manager and striker of Oshongo, Mr Robert “Hot Shot” Shimooshili was kept quiet by the General Manager Sandro “Jingles” de Gouveia of Vecamar (Brave Warriors veteran and Captain of the 1994-1998 Namibian Team).

A new strategy by the Oshongo team was to get the Chairman of Cavema, Mr Peya “Boss” Hitula to order Sandro “Jingles” to attend to some work on

the sideline.

The Oshongo team used this opportunity quickly and got back into the game by scoring a second goal through Josy “Smoothy” Vaendanawa. Another great chance fell to their very dangerous striker, Robert “Hot Shot” but he only managed to kick the ball straight into the arms of Paulus “Cool Cat”. This was the last real chance of the game and when the final whistle blew, it was the Vecamar team which triumphed by 4 goals to 2. This was followed by the handover of the donation to the “ Walvis Bay Sports Development Academy” who was represented by one of it’s founding members, Mr Justus Hangula and some of the participating girls and boys.

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WINDHOEK – The Red Bull Braveman (RBB) Extreme Enduro once again went to South African riders after last year’s champion, Wade Young and his fellow countryman Dwayne Kleynhans ended first and second respectively. They took part in the gold class.

The only female rider, also from South Africa, Kirsten Landman ended in first place in the silver class an hour before Namibian, Tommy Gous who came in second. stacles in an arena to determine the starting position on Saturday morning.

Kleynhans dominated the prologue and was first to start on Saturday, while his fellow countryman, Young was second to start.

Young needed only four hours, forty-six minutes and twelve seconds (4:46:12) to complete the race.

“This year was much harder than last year but I enjoyed the challenge,” Young told Nampa shortly after the race.

Kleynhans finished in a time of five hours and twenty-eight seconds

(05:00:28).

The 27-year-old rider said the climbs and obstacles in the mountains were tough.

“In some places, we had to scrum (push) the bikes over the obstacles,” he said.

Landman finished the enduro an hour before her nearest competitor, Tommy Gous with a time of four hours, thirty-two minutes and fifty-seven seconds (4:32:57).

Gous finished in a time of five hours, thirty-five minutes and fifty-nine seconds.

Namibian Henner Rusch was in fifth place in the gold class with a time of

(Photo by Francois Lottering) NAMPA

An obscured rider during the 2015 Red Bull Braveman Xtreme Enduro showing his skills in the mountainous and vegetated areas north of Windhoek

Walvis Bay Golf Club News Locker Room to be Completed We are planning to complete the mens locker room this week starting this week on Wednesday. We will need to have all the lockers empty by then so please remove your clubs/carts etc. as Callie will start to remove the old lockers on Wednesday and Phillip will start with the tiling on Friday and Saturday.

The back toilets will be out of action for a few days as the passage way into the toilets is also to be tiled.

Those looking for a locker please contact me as here will be about 25 of them - most big enough to house the clubs and carts. Those that currently have lockers will obviously get first option.

All members must please note that subs are now overdue. If still outstanding by the end of the month, memberships will be forfeited.

Members who have not received an invoice, please let me know so that I can make arrangements.

five hours, fifty-seven minutes and forty-three seconds (5:57:43).

The results are as follows: Gold (120 kilometres) 1. Young (4:46:12) 2. Kleynhans (5:00:48) 3. Altus de Wet (South Africa) (5:23:14) Silver (80 km) 1. Landman (4:32:57) 2. Gous (5:35:59) 3. Günther Gladis (5:54:43) Bronze (40 km) 1. Olaf Pack (3:09:50) 2. Werner Wiese (3:29:29) 3. Kai Hohmeier (4:09:17) NAMPA

If you are, or want to be, on the ‘pay off’ scheme please arrange accordingly Committee to please remember the meeting on Wednesday evening at 18:00.

It was decided at our last committee meeting that we will start a Friday afternoon competition [similar to the Wednesday one] to encourage play on Fridays. Green fees for Friday afternoon from 13:00 will be only 30.00 with competition fees of 20.00 - total N$50.00.

The competition fees will be ‘winner takes all’ and you don’t have to be present to win the money.

Added to this we have also decided that green fees for members and visitors on Sundays for social golf [not for the sages on the sages competition] will also be 30.00.

VISITORS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER, this is in an effort to possibly attract new members.

Kurt will pdate the fee structure list for the notice board as well as the desk.

This weekend is the namib times club championship, all divisions 36 holes on Saturday.

Regards Shane

Photos by Francois Lottering) NAMPA

South Africa dominate Red Bull Extreme Enduro The 2015 RBB saw 39 entries from South Africa, Botswana and host Namibia. Botswana’s only entry, Ross Branch (a frequent participant in Namibian Enduro races) did not manage to finish the race.

Of the 39 entries, only 23 managed to complete the race.

This is the second edition of the RBB Extreme Enduro after the first was held in 2014, and had only 22 entries.

The event started on Friday with a prologue whereby riders had to battle it out over various manmade ob-

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A rider during the 2015 Red Bull Braveman Xtreme Enduro showing his skills in the mountainous areas north of Windhoek

ELISENHEIM, 6 September 2015 - South Africans, Wade Young (white cap) and Dwayne Kleynhans ended in first and second place, respectively during the 2015 Red Bull Braveman Xtreme Enduro

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BRAZZAVILLE,6 September 2015 - Namibian boxer Mujandjae Kasuto (in blue) watches his oppo- Kasuto (L) looking at opponent Anwar Koa falling to the ground after being knocked out during the first round of a fight at the 11th edition of the 2015 All Africa Games (AAG) being held in Congo, nent Anwar Koa of Sudan go down after they exchanged blows during the All Africa Games.

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Three Nambian boxers through at All Africa Games

Three Namibian boxers on Sunday qualified for the next round of the All Africa Games (AAG) boxing competition underway in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. They are part of 79 Namibian athletes representing the country at the 11th edition of the AAG, which commenced on Friday.

The three boxers are 2014 Commonwealth silver medallist Junius Jonas who beat Adilson Justin from Angola on points in their 64kg bout; Lazarus Shaningwa who beat Idrissa Gueye of Senegal on points in their 60kg category; and Mujandjae Kasuto who knocked out Anwar Koa of Sudan in the first round of their 74kg bout.

Two other Namibian boxers - Fillipus NghiNamibia’s 74kg boxer Mujandjae Kasuto (L) looking at Koa of Sudan make his way up after being tumbwa and Immanuel Shaanika - lost on Sunday. knocked out during the first round of their fight at the AAG

Nghitumbwa lost on points to Khauhelo Mothunayne of Lesotho in the 56kg category, and Shaanika lost to Alwa Botsoike of Seychelles in the 69kg category after the referee stopped the fight because the Namibian sustained a cut below his left eye.

Three more Namibian boxers will compete for spots in the Round of 16 on Monday.

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KINTELE, 7 September – Namibian gymnasts have thus far not earned any medals at the All African Games (AAG) underway in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.

Gymnasts Katja Serrer and Annelise Koster are currently participating in three categories - Uneven Bar, Vault and Beams - instead of the five they were supposed to take part in.

The other two events were removed from the competition after event organisers ordered the wrong rhythmic gymnastics floor.

Serrer and Koster qualified for the finals of the Uneven Bar and Beams on Friday.

On Sunday in the finals,

Namibian gymnast Annelise Koster pictured while training at the Gymnastic Hall in Congo, Brazzaville ahead of the 2015 All Africa Games (AAG), which takes place from 4 to 19 September 2015

Koster ended sixth, while Serrer ended seventh.

Speaking to Nampa on Monday the gymnastics team coach, Petra Daniel Thorburn said the Namibian athletes did not have a good day on Sunday, but they were hopeful that they would do better in their last event on Monday.

“We are currently working on scoring more points at this stage.

I should say that Katja did not have a good day yester-

day, but Annelise at least improved on her points.

“We are now going to participate in the beams, which they are good at.

Hopefully we will walk away with something in that category, because we are positive of the girls putting Sunday behind them and focusing on Monday’s event,” said Thorburn.

There are 79 Namibian athletes representing the country at the 11th edition of the AAG, which

(Photo by Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

No medals for Namibian gymnasts at AAG yet

commenced on Friday.

Fifty-four countries are participating in this edition of the games that ends on 19 September 2015.

About 8 000 athletes will compete in 22 sports codes, including track and field as well as swimming for athletes with disabilities.

Namibia is participating in athletics, boxing, cycling, karate, swimming, tennis, table tennis, gymnastics, and sports for the disabled.

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