TheNamibiangovernmenthasgiventhegreenlightforthe construction of a new desalination plant in the Erongo Region.This facility, designed to produce 20 million cubic metersofwaterperyear,isacriticalsteptowardsaddressingtherisingwaterdemanddrivenbyincreaseduranium mining,industrialdevelopment,andpopulationgrowth.
Family,friends,andcolleaguesmournsthepassingawayofa very kind-hearted young lady, Katelynn Venter, a talented internationally acclaimed ParaArcher, with a continuously smilinghumansoul.Katelynnpassedawayatthetenderage of 18 a few days after undergoing brain surgery in Cape Town,SouthAfricaonTuesdaythisweek.
Katelynn started archery in 2019 and wasamemberoftheAtlantisArchery Club in Walvis Bay Katelynn was born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.Despiteherhandicap,
Katelynn never gave up hope and belief in becoming a champion.
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These sources have reached their sustainable limits, necessitating the construction ofanewfacility “With the ambitious development plans of Walvis BayandSwakopmund, alongside increased mining, industrial, and agricultural demands, our current water resources are insufficient,” Schlettwein stated. “Approval for a second desalination plantwithacapacityof approximately 20 million cubic meters per year has been granted, withconstructionsetto
This was announced by the Honourable Calle Schlettwein, Minister of Agriculture,Water,andLand Reform, during the Land Development Conference in HentiesBay NamWater, the state-owned enterprise responsible for managing Namibia's water supply infrastructure,willoverseethe project Namibia's current water supply relies on the Omdel and Kuiseb Delta aquifersandtheexisting Orano desalination plant, which collectively provide just under 30 million cubic meters annually
begin in January 2025 andcompletionanticipated by early 2027.”
The new plant is part of a broader initiative aimed at positioning Namibiaasaleaderin sustainable water management. It will ensure a secure and reliable water supply, crucial for supporting the region's economic activities and enhancing the quality of life forresidents.Thisproject follows the completion of a comprehensive Feasibility Study for a Desalination Plant and Water Transfer System in
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Our well-loved Mission to Seafarers in Walvis Bay, an international mission of the Anglican Church that cares for the practical and spiritual welfare of seafarers of all nationalities and faiths. situated at the main gate of the NamibianPortAuthority(Namport)hascloseditsdoorsafter servingSeafarersforthepastsixtysevenyears.
The closure of Mission to Seafarers in Walvis Bay is due to financial constrain. The mission that offered ship workers small comforts and spiritual support since 1957washithardbythe of covid pandemic in
2020. The Port DevelopmentManagerofthe Mission to Seafarers from the Anglican ChurchinLondon,Paul Trathen said that years ago, all over the world there was small as well as big Mission to Sea-
farers centres. Trathen said, “those days the mission centres were busyandcouldsustain itself financially as vessels docked for up to three days at ports.”
According to Trathen
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2021. Funded by the German government throughagrantfrom KfW, a German state-owned investment and developmentbank,thestudy explored various supplyscenarios. The study's primary objective was to secure and diversify Namibia'swatersupply by combining conventional water resources with a climate-independent watersupply,increasing resilience up to the year 2050. The approved scenario, SS1,focusesonsupplying the Erongo
Region, addressing future water deficits through seawater desalination at a plant situated on the Atlantic Coast. This plant will supply water to the CentralCoastalAreaof Namibia (CCA), the Central Area of Namibia (CAN), and potentially to Botswana via pipeline transfer Key decisions stemming from the 2021 Cabinet Resolutionsincludethe appointment of NamWater as the Project Executing Agency to developtheSS1Desalination Plant, with private sector assistance. ATransaction Advisor,
Synergy International Consultants, was secured to develop the project's implementation model and provide legal, technical, and financial assistance. In 2023, NamWaterproposedajoint venture with Swakop Uranium,theownerof the Husab Uranium mine and the largest water consumer in the Erongo Region, to implementtheproject. Following legal due diligence, NamWater received approval to negotiatewithSwakop Uranium for the developmentoftheplant.
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Outdoorparaarcherychampionandrecordholder in both 50-meter target shooting and 18-meter indoorshootingandiscurrentlyranked42ndinthe world. Katelynn,attheageof18,putParaArchery on the map for Namibia when she participated at her first international event, the 12th African Archery Championships in November 2022 in Pretoria, SouthAfrica. She was a gold medalist at thechampionships. ShewasNamibia'sfirsteverfemaleParaArcherto proudly represented Namibia in different international competitions and events like the Africa/OceaniaQualificationTournamentforParis 2024 Paralympic Games that took place in Dubai, UAEinMarch2024whensheseeded2nd.Earlier thisyearshewasthefirstarcherforNamibiatobe classified by an International Classifier at her last international event which took place in Dubai. Katelynn managed to rub shoulders with some of the world's best Para Archers including India's ArmlessArcher,SheetalDevi.Katelynnwholived for the sport, viewed her disability not as a disadvantagebutasapositiveattribute.Shesaidit hasgivenheruniquestrengthsandperspectivesin archery She was one of the Baton Bearers at the Queen's Baton Relay on 14 December in Walvis Bay Confined to a wheelchair for her life, Katelynnwasawarehowdifficultitistogetaround and made it one of her goals to help others, especially children in similar situations. Katelynn has, during her life, donated six of her own wheelchairs. Realising the considerable need of wheelchairs in the community and the limitations of funding from charity organisations and governmentinstitutions,Katelynnincollaboration with the Lions Club Walvis Bay generated to purchase new wheelchairs for the needy The NamibiaParalympicCommitteedescribedKatelyn
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the Mission to Seafarers in Walvis Bay has becometooexpensivetosustainitselffinancially,as vessels do not call on the Port ofWalvis Bay for longerthataday “ThisisnotonlyinWalvisBay butallovertheworld,”Trathenstatedandadded that the shipping of goods around the world has becomefasterandportdockingfeeshavebecome expensive.“Seafarersdonotvisitthemissioncentre'sanymoreasthereisnotimetodoso.Bythe end of this year or early next year the Anglican churchwillappointapermanentchaplain(priest) inWalvisBaytoservicetheseafarersonthevessels at the port,” Trathen stated.The Manager of the Mission to Seafarers in Walvis Bay, Gail Wearnesaiditisincrediblysad,butitisacaseof closeorgoingbrokeandbeingdeclaredbankrupt.
asadedicatedathleteandavibrantmemberofthe para sports family “Her enthusiasm and commitment to archery inspired us all. Katelyn's presencewillbeprofoundlymissed,butherspirit andpassionforthesportwillforeverremaininour hearts.” The WAAf President, Tarik Amiry, on behalfofallExecutiveBoardmembers,staff,and the bigger African archery family presented his sincerest condolences to Katelynn's family, friends, and all those who knew her and were saddened by her loss. The Vice President of the Archery Association of Namibia (AAN), Jacqueline Coetzee stated that the association is forever thankful for the contributions Katelynn VenterhadonthesportofArchery Coetzeesaid, “KatelynnVenterwasinstrumentalinestablishing ParaArcheryandaninspirationforallonandoff theshootinglineinNamibia.ThroughtheVenter's actions we have more Para Archers in the sport makingithappenforNamibia.Theywerealsothe drivingforcebehindtheestablishmentofAtlantis ArcheryClubinWalvis,”sheadded, “Katelynn Venter will be greatly missed on the shooting line,” Coetzee said. The Walvis Bay Lions Club is deeply saddened by the passing of Katelynn, while also celebrating the life of a beautiful, courageous, and giving young person. ThePresidentoftheWalvisBayLionsClubDavid Koch stated that Katelynn had the remarkable abilitytolightuparoomwithhersmile.“Though shewasnotaLion,sheembodiedourmotto,'We Serve,'usinghertalentsinsportstoraisefundsfor others. Katelynn leaves this world a better place than she found it and was an inspiration to all, youngandold.Herlegacywillcontinuetoinspire those who knew her,” Koch added. The Lions Club is Celebrating the Exceptional Life of KatelynnVenteronFriday16,Augustat11:00at theNGMoedergemeenteWalvisBay
“We just cannot be financially sustainable anymoreasithasbecometooexpensivetomanagethe centre.”According to her, the staff members will have to find new jobs.Wearne said over the years she has seen seafarers regularly come back to the centre and grow throughout their career, which contributesasasignificantpartofthefondmemoriesshehas.Duringthe2011tsunamiinJapan,Gail recalls sitting with Japanese seafarers to support and show solidarity while they were helpless duringatimeofdevastationintheirhomecountry “Thisisareminderoftheimportantrolethecentre and its staff played in the lives of seafarers while awayfromtheirfamilies.Despitethevaluableserviceitprovides,thecentrehasseenadeclineinthe numberofseafarersvisitingsince2010alongwith business due to a new berth being opened 5km away,discouragingseafarersfrommakingthelong triptothecentre,”Wearnesaid.
TheAnti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Swakopmund Office, in partnership with the Governor'sOffice,convenedthesecondNationalAnti-CorruptionStrategicActionPlan (NACSAP)ErongoAnnualRegionalForumonTuesdaythisweek.Thisannualmeeting serves as a critical platform for regional stakeholders to unite in the battle against corruption.
Advocate Erna Van Der Merwe, Deputy DirectorGeneral of the ACC, highlighted that the NACSAP 2021-2025wasapprovedbytheCabineton9December2021,andofficiallylaunchedbythePrimeMinister in March 2022. The Regional Forums, part of the governancestructuresunderthestrategy,arechairedby RegionalGovernorsandplayapivotalroleinensuring effectivestrategyimplementation.
VanDerMerwenotedthattheforumsareessentialfor fostering inclusivity, ownership, and accountability at all levels. They also provide an avenue for regional residents to stay informed about NACSAP's progress.
TheNACSAP2021-2025encompasseseightstrategic objectivesand95actions,implementedby44leadinstitutions. The 2023/2024 financial year marks the secondyearofthestrategy'sactiveimplementation. Last year, 87 of the 95 actions were successfully executedacross44institutions.ErongoregionalGovernor, Neville André Itope, who is the Chairperson of the NASCAP Erongo Regional Forum, emphasised the importanceofpreventionincombatingcorruption. "While investigating corrupt practices is crucial, preventioniskey
By implementing this national strategy and raising awareness about corruption's impact, we can address issues before they arise," he said Itope also highlightedtrainingeffortsforlocalauthoritiesbythe ACC, noting that various councils, including Swakopmund andWalvis Bay, have participated in ethics and integrity workshops. These sessions aim to addresscommoncorruptionriskssuchasbriberyand misuse of property Itope stressed the need for collaboration,urgingpublicandprivateinstitutions,as well as the community, to partner in the fight against corruption.“Weneedeveryone'ssupporttospreadthe anti-corruptionmessageandtoensurethatourefforts areeffective,”Itopeadded.SwakopmundMayor,Dina Namubes echoed these sentiments, stressing the collectiveeffortrequiredtotacklecorruption.“Byworking together and addressing these critical issues, we cancreateatransparentandcompetitiveenvironment thatattractsinvestmentandimprovespublicservices,” Namubes stated. The mission of NACSAP is to promote systems of integrity, accountability, and transparency, reinforcing the commitment of all stakeholderstoacorruption-freeregion.
The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) launched its 12th annual National Fish Consumption Day (NFCD) activities with the theme,'NourishingCommunities,Sustaining Future' on 2August in Walvis BayinhonouroftheHardapregionto raise sponsorship towards sport kits and prize medals for participating schoolnetballandsoccerteamsforthis year's NFCD sports activities in the Hardapregion.
NFCD is an annual celebration of the fishery sector, and adds as an avenue to promote fish consumptionandeducationinthehostregionand toraisesfundsforeducationaldevelopmentinthe host region including through procuring essentialsforschools.Thefirsteditionwaslaunchedin 2012 in Swakopmund, Erongo Region, and has sincebeenheldin11otherregionswithonlytwo regionsremainingtohosttheNFCD,namelyKavangoEastandOhangwenaregions. TheHardap region was selected as the host for the 2024 edition of NFCD. For this year's NFCD, school activations will take place from 27 August to 5 September which includes a netball and football tournament within the various settlements in the Hardap region, followed by the market day and semi-finalson20and21SeptemberinMariental. The fundraising gala dinner will take place in WalvisBayon30August. AtthelaunchedNFCD theTrusthandedoverN$50000toKuisebmond SecondarySchool(KSS)towardsthecompletion of the school hall. This donation is the second
contribution by the Trust to the KSS hall project, after a maiden 9 donation of N$50 000 in March 2023. The Trust has pledged to donate the same mounteveryyearuntiltheschoolhalliscompleted. Similarly, the Trust handed over 70 scientific calculatorsworthN$32602.50forGrade11learners at Daweb Senior Secondary School in the Hardap Region. The need was outlined by the acting principaloftheschoolinMay2024,whentheChief Executive Officer visited the school with his marketing team as part of the Catch Them Young campaignattheschool.
The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Derek Klazen whose speech was delivered on his behalf by Erongo Governor, NevilleAndre, stated thatthegovernmentaimstoachieveatleast20kg offishconsumptionperpersonperyearandabout 100 000 metric tonnes of mackerel sold locally Klazen said the focus this year is on nourishing communities and sustaining the future through educating every Namibian on the benefits of consumingandmakingalivingfromfish."Aspartof promoting enterprise development, NFCPT launched theAgency Distribution Pilot Project on 19April 2024. The project aimed at collaborating withlocalbusinessesnationwidetoactasawholesale distributor, allowing community-based entrepreneurs to sell fish and fish products to sustain themselvesandtheircommunities.
“I am pleased to note that NFCPT does not solemnlyfocusontheirmandatebutalsoextendsa helpinghandwhenevertheyhaveidentifiedaneed at the schools at which they visit through various initiatives they carry out. The National Fish Consumption Day initiative, the Trust, through its Corporate Social Investment (CSI), is addressing socioeconomic challenges to complement the Government's efforts to improve access to basic
education by investing in infrastructure, equipment, and materials that benefit children's learning.”
MattiAmukwa, the chairman of the Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations (CNFA) stated, “while reaching out to the youth in the country through sport, they are also brought into contact with fish and enticed to try seafood with the hope that they adopt a positive attitude to fish eating and spreading that thought within their respective families.TheNFCPTandthefishing industry are inseparable. Whatever
The11thMiningExpo&ConferencecommencedwithanopeningaddressbyTom K.Alweendo,MP,attheShowGroundsinWindhoekonWednesdaythisweek.
Alweendo commended the Chamber of Mines of Namibia for consistently hosting this significant event,whichbringstogethervariousstakeholdersto gain insights into industry developments and foster essentialsynergiesforgrowth.“Theminingindustry has been and continues to be one of the most important pillars of our national economy,” Alweendo said. He highlighted the sector's significant
contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and its role as the primary source of export revenue.
Alweendo stressed the importance of maintaining a policy environment that attracts investments while maximisingeconomicbenefitsfromthecountry'sfinite mineralresources.Thiscommitmentinvolvesimproving efficiency and effectiveness in managing the nation's mineral resources for the benefit of all Namibians.
Alweendoemphasisedthecrucialroleofexplorationin the mining industry, noting that economic benefits start to accrue once minerals are discovered. He pointed out therecentincreaseinapplicationsforexplorationlicenses, with over 600 new applicationsby December 2023 andmorethan400additionalapplicationssinceJanuary 2024.Thishighvolumehascauseddelaysinapplication evaluations, sometimes exceeding a year A concern highlightedwasthatmanyawardedexplorationlicenses lacked the requisite capabilities to execute their work programs. “We have recently decided to only award exploration licenses to applicants who meet the
happensinthefishingindustrywhether it's a natural disaster, operation related or management of the industry,whetheritspositiveornegative,itwillalwayshaveeitherapositive or negative impact on the operation of the Trust. Therefore, the trust and the industry work hand in hand. Let this good working relationship continue to grow from strength to strength. Always, count on thefishing industry.” Corporates areinvitedtojointhetrusttoenable its benefit to more needy communities.
minimumexplorationworkprogramand demonstrate the necessary financial and technical capabilities,” Alweendo announced.Thismeasureaimstoprevent delays in mineral discoveries and ensure economic benefits for Namibians
Regarding mining licenses, Namibia currentlyhas162validlicenses,butonly 68 are actively mining. The rest are on care and maintenance or inactive. To address this, the Ministry of Mines and Energyhasintroducedarequirementthat terms and conditions of new mining licenses be captured in a Mining Agreement negotiated between the Ministry and the license holder Alweendo also discussed the importance of critical raw minerals essential for the energy transition. “Our objective is to build a critical minerals sector that will create jobs throughout the value chain, from exploration to manufacturing,” he said. He called for international partnerships to create a competitive and socio-eco-
nomically impactful sector Addressing concerns about resource nationalism, Alweendo argued that policies insisting on in-country value addition are crucial for addressing Namibia's socio-economic challenges and creating employment opportunities. “To those who accuse us of resource nationalism, our responseisthatthisattitudeshowsalack of concern about our socio-economic challenges and disregards our desire to create more employment opportunities foryoungNamibians,”hestated.Inconclusion,AlweendoreaffirmedNamibia's commitment to being responsible stewardsofitsmineralresourcesandcalled on all stakeholders to work together inmaximisingtheeconomicbenefitsfor theNamibianpeople.“Ourcommitment to be good stewards of the Namibian people's mineral resources is unquestionable.Iwishyouallfruitfuldeliberations and an enlightening Mining ExpoandConference,”heconcluded.
The 11th Mining Expo & Conference began on 7August 2024, marked by the keynote address from Her Excellency Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Vice President of the Republic of Namibia. Dr Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised the crucial role of the mining industryinNamibia'seconomy,highlightingtheevent'stheme:“GreenShootsforNamibia's Mining Industry: A Season of Opportunity and Growth to Drive Economic Expansion.”
The Chamber of Mines, a cornerstone of Namibia's mining industry since 1969, has hosted the annual Mining Expo and Conference since 2010. This year, theeventsawrecordparticipationwith199exhibitors occupying317booths,asignificantincreasefromlast year's167exhibitorsand268booths.Thisrepresentsa 22.8%increaseinexhibitorsandan18.3%increasein booth uptake. Notably, the Expo attracted 22 companies from the SADC region and three international firms.The Expo aims to showcase Namibia's mining industrytostakeholdersandthepublic,identifybusinessopportunitiesinupstreamlinkages,andpromote careersinmining-relatedfields.TheChamberhasensured free participation for individuals, supported by exhibitor contributions and generous sponsorships, makingtheeventaccessibletoallNamibians.DrNandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the new growth and opportunitiesemergingintheminingsector Keydriversinclude a resurging uranium sub-sector, a new gold mine,growingpotentialintheoilandgassector,and strategic investments to extend the life of existing operations.“Namibia'simmediategrowthprospectsin mining lie in the uranium and gold sub-sectors,” she said, emphasising that Namibia is the world's thirdlargest producer of uranium, essential for sustainable and carbon-neutral energy production. The uranium market has seen significant growth, with prices surpassing the US$100/lb mark in January 2024. This resurgence is expected to boost production at Namibia's key uranium mines, including Rössing, Husab, and the Langer Heinrich mine, alongside new developments like Bannerman's Etango-8 and Deep Yellow's Tumas projects. Additionally, the upcoming
TwinHillsgoldproject,ownedbyOsinoResources,isset foracquisitionbyYinatiGold,pendingregulatoryapprovals. Dr Nandi-Ndaitwah also discussed the potential of Namibia'soilandgassectortosupportimportsubstitution within the mining sector “By completing the full value chain and refining our own oil, the mining industry and theNamibianeconomyatlargestandtobenefitfromconsumingdomesticallyproducedfuelatamuchlowercost,” shesaid.Shefurtheremphasisedtheimportanceoflocal contentandtheupcomingLocalContentPolicyinensuringNamibiansbenefitfromeverypartofthevaluechain. In her closing remarks, Dr Nandi-Ndaitwah stressed the importanceofcontinuedinvestmentinexplorationtoensurethegrowthofNamibia'sminingsector “Themining industry is not a sunset industry but is alive with opportunities for us to take advantage of by cultivating and supporting continued investment into exploration,” she stated. “However, we must always remember that mineralsarenotarenewableresource,andweshouldbemindfulofwhatweareleavingbehindforthenextgeneration.”
The Chamber of Mines advocates for government assistanceinempoweringNamibianswithskillstoraisecapital for exploration, rather than establishing a taxpayerfundedExplorationFund.ZebraKasete,Presidentofthe Chamber of Mines, said, "investing in exploration is investing in our future. By equipping Namibians with the skills and knowledge to engage in high-risk exploration activities,weensureacontinuouspipelineofnewprojects that will sustain our mining industry for generations to come."Maintainingitstradition,theChamberhasallocated complimentary booths to various institutions, includingtheMinistryofMinesandEnergy,theUniversity of Namibia (UNAM), and the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT). Special acknowledgmentsgotoRMB,theanchorsponsor,fortheirgenerous support, as well as to the SouthernAfrican-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry for their Bronze sponsorship. The Chamber also extends gratitude to EmergencyThreeSixtyforprovidingfreeemergencyservices, Rent-a-Drum for assisting with environmental cleanliness through refuse and waste management, and Office Economix for sponsoring furniture outfits. “The Chamber is grateful for the overwhelming support this year,whichenablesustoachieveournobleobjectives.We look forward to a successful Mining Expo and Conference,”concludedZebraKasete.The2024MiningExpo & Conference is now officially open, inviting all stakeholders and the public to participate over the next two days.
The Motor VehicleAccident Fund of Namibia (MVAFund) hasissuedacallforenhancedvigilanceandresponsibleroad userbehaviorfollowingariseinroadaccidentsthisyear.
As of 5 August 2024, Namibia has recorded 1 720 crashes, resulting in 3 153 injuries and 237 fatalities. In light of the ongoing carnage on the roads, the MVA Fund emphasisestheneedforall driverstoexercisecaution, especially during nighttimedriving."We urge all road users to bevigilantandresponsible,"theFundstated.
The MVA Fund also reminds the public of the importance of reporting accidents promptly to their Tollfree Accident ResponseNumber,9682. Timely reporting can play a crucial role in saving lives by ensuring swift emergency response.
Duringthe2023/24financialyear,theAnti-CorruptionCommission (ACC) through its Erongo Regional Office investigated a total of 67 cases. Of these, two resulted in convictions, 41 are ongoing, and 18 have been forwarded to the Prosecutor-Generalforfurtherdecision-making.
This information was disclosed at the ACC's AnnualMediaBriefing heldearlierthisweekin Swakopmund The AnnualMediaBriefing servesasaplatformfor the ACC to update the public on corruption cases in the Erongo Region, detailing both its achievements and challengesinresolving reportedcases.
AdvocateErnaVander Merwe, Deputy Director-General of the ACC, highlighted that sixofthe67caseswere closed due to either insufficient evidence or lackofconvictions.
Van der Merwe emphasised that over ten cases involved bribery, where officials were accused of soliciting money from service providers or the public in exchange for services. Van der Merwe also noted that many cases involve conflicts ofinterest,withallegations that public officials awarded tenders or services to relatives or disclosed classified information for personal gain. Other cases include embezzlement of funds meant for training institutions, falsepermitsforexpor-
tingcharcoal,andvarious local authority corruption allegations. TheACCfacesseveral challenges, according to Willem Olivier, Chief Investigating Officer in Erongo These include difficulties in tracing individuals and witnesses, filling vacant positions, public unawareness of how to report corruption, and reliance on third parties for information Delays from institutions in providing information can impede investigations, and there is a need for specialised training for investigators.VanderMerwe highlighted the ACC's achievements in corruption prevention, including successful riskassessmentsatpublic and private institutions aimed at preventing or mitigating corruption Van der Merwealsoreferenced the Second National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan (2021-2025), particularly Strategic Objective 6, which focuses on engaging civil society, non-governmental organisations, and the media in com-
batingcorruption. Specific actions include supporting media roles, conducting public education seminarsoncorruption,and training investigative journalists on anticorruption issues. Van der Merwe stressed that corruption underminesnationalprojects aimed at improving livingstandards,impedes poverty alleviation, and diverts resources from essential services like health, education, and infrastructure.VanderMerwewarnedthatcorruption weakens democratic institutions, perverts the rule of law, deters investment, erodes public confidence,andexacerbates inequality The Governor of Erongo Region, Neville André Itope praised the briefing's significance, noting the value of media engagement in enhancing public awareness oftheACC'swork.He commended the ACC for its commitment to supportingmediaroles and fostering a free media environment in linewiththeNamibian Constitution.
Victor Mokaleng, better known by his stage name "Slick Vic," is a professional recordingartistwithoverfiveyearsofexperienceinthemusicindustry,Victoris onamissiontoelevateNamibiantalentontheglobalstage.
Born and raised in the Erongoregion,Victor's early experiences in WalvisBayhavesignificantly shaped his artisticjourney "Ihave many fond memories ofgrowinguphere. This community has greatlyinfluencedwho I am today," Victor shared. Despite his international success, Victor remains deeply connected to his roots in Walvis Bay He holdsamaster'sdegree in Pharmaceutical
Sciences from Russia, wherehealsobuiltadedicated fan base and achievedsignificantrecognition. His single won the Best African Single awardattheAfricanExcellenceAwardsinSaint Petersburg on 31 July 2021. Despite these accomplishments abroad, heisstillintheprocessof establishing his name in hishomeland.Currently, Victor is working on an ambitious project titled "High School," set for completion in October
name is Victor Michael Mokaleng,alsoknownby mystagename'SlickVic.' I am of mixed heritage, Coloured with Oshiwambo and Setswana roots, hailing all the way from Narraville, Walvis Bay Mypassionformusic blossomedataveryyoung age; some of my earliest memoriesinvolvesinging gospel songs with my mom at the tender age of 4-5.Thosemomentswere the seeds of my musical journey, and they laid a strong foundation for my futureendeavours.”
As part of this project, he recently visited his alma mater, where he graduated from Grade 12, to deliver a motivationalspeechandperform one of his new songs, "Accepted that I'm Excepted." He also shotamusicvideoatthe school the following day "My vision is to elevateNamibiantalent globally and inspire others with my journey," Victor shared. "I am dedicated to promoting Namibia on an international stage throughmymusic.”
Victor is preparing to return to Russia to join his wife, but he says he willalwaysstaycommittedtohiscountryandthe town he grew up in. "Walvis Bay has always been close to my heart, and I believe my story could resonate with manylocals,"hetoldthe newspaper Hehopesto inspire others and show the potential of Namibian artists on the international stage "My
Growing up in Walvis Bay, Victor was surrounded by a people that nurtured his love for music. His family, especially his mom,playedacrucialrole in encouraging his musical talents. They would often have impromptu singing sessions at home, and her support helped him build the confidence to perform in front of others. "As a child, I participated in numerous school talent shows and community events, al-
ways eager to share my voice and passion with those around me," Victor recalls. After high school, Victor ventured to Russia in 2017 to pursue higher education, eventually earning a master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2022. His time in Russia was transformative;hefellinlovewiththe culture and lifestyle, which fuelled his confidence to take his music career seriously The Russian audience's warm receptionofhismusicwas a significant validation. A highlight was winning the Best Single of the Year with his song "LOVE" at the African Excellence Awards in Saint Petersburg on July 31, 2021. Currently, Victor works at SentrumPharmacyinWalvis Bay, where he continuestobalancehisprofessional career with his passion for music. "Working as a pharmacist has taught me the importance of discipline, empathy, and dedication—qualities that also resonate in my musi-
caljourney,"hesaid.Victor is deeply passionate about giving back to his communityandinspiring thenextgeneration. "Looking ahead, I have ambitious plans for the future. I am excited for the world to hear my upcoming E P , 'High School,' and to continue spreading positivity and hope through my music. Mygoalistocollaborate withartistsfromdifferent cultures and backgrounds, creating a globaltapestryofsoundthat reflects the beauty of diversity Iamalsoworking on several projects thataimtobridgethegap between Namibian and international music scenes, fostering crosscultural exchanges and promotingmutualunderstanding,” Victor said and concluded, “I would liketoleaveyouwithtwo quotes that resonate deeplywithme: 'The Mirror does not smilebeforeyoudo.’ 'To Become, you must firstBe.’
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology(MICT)announcedthattheNationalAssemblyapprovedtheAccesstoInformationAct(ATI)No.8of2022RegulationsonTuesday,6August.
This approval marked a major step towards promoting transparency, accountability, and access to information in Namibia. Hon.EmmaTheofelus,theMinister of Information and Communication Technology, stated, "The commencement of theATI Actwillleadtotheestablishment of the independent Office of the InformationCommissioner This will facilitate the appointment of the Information Commissioner and the Deputy In-
formation Commissioner, who will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the public's right to access information."
With the regulations endorsed, MinisterTheofeluswillsoonissue a notice in the Government Gazette to start implementing the Act. The MICT urged public and privatein-stitutionstopreparefor this change and continue providing essential information to enhancethelivesofNamibians.
Financial Statement for the year ended 31 December 2023
InalandmarkmoveforNamibia'seducationandtransport sectors, TransNamib Holdings Ltd and The International University of Management (IUM) have inked a MemorandumofAgreement(MOA)todriveinnovationand developmentinthecountry.
This dynamic collaborationissettopave the way for unparalleled growth in human resource development, knowledge sharing, and research, all in support of Namibia's National Development Plan (NDP5) and Vision2030.
The agreement introduces cutting-edge programmes, workshops, and courses designed to enhance the skills and capacity of TransNamib's workforce.Theseinitiativesaimtoensure that employees are well-equipped to meet the demands of the modern transportationsector
TransNamib and IUM will also collaborate on creating advanced curricula and training materials, particularly in rail engineering and otheressentialfields. This effort is geared towards bolstering Namibia's human capital, ensuring that the workforce is pre-
pared for future challenges and opportunities.
Thepartnershipprovides prime opportunities for IUM students to participate in real-world research projects, internships, andin-servicetraining within various departments at TransNamib.
This hands on experience is crucial for students' professional development and readinessforthejobmarket.
Exciting programmes for excursions and field attachments will be established, offering IUM students practical experience and professional growth at TransNamib. These initiatives are designed to complement theoretical knowledge with real-world application, enhancing students' overall educationalexperience. The agreement also includesjointresearch initiatives aimed at generating new knowledge and developing
practical solutions within the transportation sector in a Namibian environment This collaborationwillfosterinnovation and contribute to the advancement of both institutions' researchcapabilities.
Desmond van Jaarsveld, CEO of TransNamib said: “Our collaboration with IUMisastrategicstep towards developing a skilled workforce that can drive innovation and efficiency in Namibia's transportationsector.”
“This MOA marks a significant milestone in strengthening Namibia's higher education sector and transportation industry By leveraging each other's strengths, TransNamib and IUM are committed to cultivating a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting the ambitious targets set forth in the national development plan and Vision 2030," he added.
Sharlien Tjambari
TeganBrink,theAustralianHighCommissionertoNamibia, along with Edward Humphrey, the Honorary Consul in Namibia, recently visited the Open Doors Education Centre (ODEC)inSwakopmund.
ThevisithighlightedAustralia'scommitment to supporting education through its Direct Aid Program, which contributed N$488 326 to enhanceODEC'slibrarywiththousands of new books. During her visit, High Commissioner Brink expressed her delightatseeingthecentreandmeeting the learners. The library, now equipped with over 4 000 books -including fiction, non-fiction, and educational materials aligned with the Namibiancurriculum-alsofeaturesa rangeofmagazinesandotherresources.
ODEC, operated by theTangeni Shilongo Namibia Association, is the first private school dedicated to children from the DRC informal settlement.
The centre offers a morning program for approximately 155 lear-ners and anafternoonprogramforaround125 additional students from state schools The afternoon sessions provide support for homework and projects with the help of tutors. The centre boasts a variety of facilities, including an outdoor chess area, a playful indoor yard, a comfortable lunchspace,alargeplayarea,amultipurpose hall for events, sports, and music, a fully equipped training kitchen, and a workshop featuring ten industrialsewingmachines.TheAustralian High Commission is accredited to seven countries in Southern Africa: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique,Namibia,SouthAfrica, andeSwatini.
NOTICEOFINTENTIONTOAPPLYFOR: PERMANENT CLOSURE OF PORTIONSAAND B OF ISMAEL ABRAHAM OMUNDELE AND/OR MOSHITILAASA“STREET”.
SUBDIVSION OF REMAINDER ERF 1794 MONDESA (ZONED “STREET) INTO PORTIONS A, B AND REMAINDER.
CONSOLIDATIONOFPORTIONSAANDBWITHREMAINDER ERF 1797 AND ERF 3209 MONDESA, RESPECTIVELY REZONINGOFREMAINDERERF1797ANDERF3209 MONDESAFROM SINGLE RESIDENTIAL(1:200) TO GENERALBUSINESSWITHABULKOF2.
Takenotethat(theowner)ofRemainderErf1797andErf3209 Mondesapurchasedan adjacentportionof theRemainderErf 1794whichiszonedasastreet.Theintentionistosubdividethe Remainder Erf 1794 (zoned as street) into PortionsA, B and Remainder It is the further intention to consolidate both PortionsAandBwithRemainderErf1797andErf3209Mondesa, respectively The intended sale/alienation was recommended forapproval,subjecttoconditions,bytheMunicipalCouncilof Swakopmundattheirmeetingheldon25March2021(under item11.1.19).
TheownerhasappointedStewartPlanning–Town&Regional Plannerstosubmitthefollowingpermanentclosureandplanningapplications: (1)PermanentClosureApplication: In terms of the LocalAuthoritiesAct of 1992 (Act No. 23 of 1992)asamended: [1]PermanentclosureofPortionsAandBofIsmaelAbraham Omundeleand/orMoshitilaasa“Street”.
(2)PlanningApplication:
IntermsoftheUrbanandRegionalPlanningActof2018(Act No. 5 of 2018) and the Swakopmund Zoning Amendment SchemeNo.12:
[1] Subdivision of Remainder Erf 1794 Mondesa (zoned “Street”)intoPortionsA,BandtheRemainder [2]ConsolidationofPortionAandBwithRemainderErf1797 andErf3209Mondesa,respectively [3] Rezoning of Remainder Erf 1797 and Erf 3209 Mondesa from “Single Residential” (1:200m²) to “General Business” withabulkfactorof2.
Takefurthernotethat–
a) the complete applications can be requested from Stewart Planning(mario@sp.com.na).
b)anyinterestedand/oraffectedpartyhavingcomments,representations, and/or objections to the closure, and/or planning application,oranypartthereof,mayinwritinglodgesuchcomments, representations, and/or objections, together with the grounds thereof, with Stewart Planning and the Local Authority
c) Written comments, representations and/or objections must besubmittedbeforeoron17:00Monday,9September2024 totheaddressesprovidedbelow:
Applicant:
StewartPlanning
Town&Regional Planners POBox2095WalvisBay 13013 Tel:+26464280770 mario@sp.com.na
LocalAuthority:
ChiefExecutiveOfficer
MunicipalCouncilof Swakopmund
POBox53Swakopmund 13001
Tel:+264644104403
jheita@swkmun.com.na
RemainderErf911OmdelExtension
2:Subdivision,Rezoningand Consolidation
Erf520OmdelExtension2:Consolidation
1. Subdivision of Remainder Erf 911 Omdel Extension 2 into6portions(PortionsAtoF)andRemainder
2. Rezoning Portions A, B and C of Remainder Erf 911 OmdelExtension2fromEducational(Bulk0.5)toGeneralBusiness(Bulk1.5)
3.RezoningPortionsEandFofRemainderErf911Omdel Extension 2 from Educational (Bulk 0.5) to General Business(Bulk0.75)
4.ConsolidationofPortionsEandFofRemainderErf911 OmdelExtension2withErf520OmdelExtension2
5.RezoningRemainderErf911OmdelExtension2from Educational(Bulk0.5)toNewStreet
6. Environmental Clearance Certificate for New Street
RemainderofRemainderErf911OmdelExtension2
TakenotethatStewartPlanning–Town&RegionalPlanners intends to apply, on behalf of the registered owners for the subdivision, rezoning, consolidation and environmental clearancecertificateapplicationssetoutabove.
The purpose of these applications is, following a land swap applicationbetweentheMunicipalityofHentiesBayandthe MinistryofEducation,ArtsandCulture,tocreatenewbusinessparcelsoflandtoconsolidateandstrengthentheHenties BayTownCentre,toregularize,byconsolidation,anexisting buildingencroachmentfromerf520OmdelExtension2onto Remainder erf 911 Omdel Extension 2 and to create a new publicstreettoprovidepedestrianandvehicularaccesstothe newbusinessparcelsofland.
Remaindererf911OmdelExtension2ispartiallyvacantand partiallyoccupiedbytheKamwandiCombinedSchoolandis zonedEducational.Erf520OmdelExtension2isoccupiedby the Skubbe Bar (bar, restaurant, fish cleaning and car wash) andiszonedGeneralBusiness.
Thecreationofanewstreetisalistedactivityintermsofthe EnvironmentalManagementAct.
Thesubdivision,rezoningandconsolidationapplicationsare submitted in terms of the Urban and Regional PlanningAct and the Henties Bay Zoning Scheme. The Environmental ClearanceCertificateapplicationissubmittedintermsofthe EnvironmentalManagementAct.
The full application is available to download from www.sp.com.na/projects or can be inspected at the Town PlanningSectionoftheMunicipalityofHentiesBay,corner of Jakkalsputz Road and Nickey Iyambo Avenue, Henties Bay
Takenotethatanypersonhavingobjectionsorcommentsto the proposed subdivision, rezoning and consolidation applications and/or the proposed environmental clearance certificate application must lodge such objections or comments togetherwiththe groundsthereof,and/orregisterasanInterestedandAffectedParty,inwriting,withtheChiefExecutive Officer of the Municipality of Henties Bay and Stewart Planningwithinfourteen(14)daysofthelastpublicationof thisnoticetotheaddressesprovidedbelow
Written objections or comments and/or registration as an InterestedandAffectedPartymustbesubmittedby17:00on Friday,30August2024.
ChiefExecutiveOfficer
MunicipalityofHentiesBay
P.O.Box61
HentiesBay T.:064502001
E.:planning@hbaymun.com.na
StewartPlanning POBox2095
WalvisBay T.:064280770 bruce@sp.com.na
TakenotethatStewartPlanning–Town&RegionalPlannersintendstoapply,onbehalfoftheregisteredowners,to theMunicipalCouncilofWalvisBay,theUrbanandRegional Planning Board, and the Ministry of Urban and Rural Developmentforthefollowing:
Erf5548WalvisBayExtension17(MakalaniCrescent):
TheErfmeasures567m²andisproposedforrezoningfrom “SingleResidential”withadensityof1:300m²to“General Residential2”withadensityof1:200m²toallowtheoperationofaHotelPensionwithconsentforapublicrestaurant andbar
Erf 3129 Walvis Bay (Sam Nujoma Avenue): The Erf measures1226m²andisproposedforrezoningfrom“Single Residential” with a density of 1:300m² to “General Business” with a bulk of 2 with consent to proceed as a Home BasesBusinesswhiletheapplicationisinprogress.
Remainder Erf 578 Walvis Bay (Sam NujomaAvenue):
TheErfmeasures±690m²andisproposedforrezoningfrom “SingleResidential”withadensityof1:300m²to“General Business”withabulkof2withconsenttoproceedasaHome BasesBusinesswhiletheapplicationisinprogress.
The aforementioned applications are submitted in terms of theWalvisBayZoningScheme(asamended),andtheUrban andRegionalPlanningAct,2018(ActNo.5of2018). The rezoningoflandzoned“residential”to“business”isalisted activity,andanapplicationforanEnvironmentalClearance Certificate will be made in terms of the Environmental ManagementAct,2007(ActNo.7of2007).
Takenotethat–(a)theplanningapplicationliesopenforinspection,during normalofficehours,atRoom101,TownPlanningSectionof Municipality of Walvis Bay, Civic Centre, and at Stewart Planning, 122 Sam NujomaAvenue, Walvis Bay An electronic copy can be requested from Mrs Melissa Kroon: melissa@sp.com.na (b) interested and/or affected parties can register with Stewart Planning and submit their written comments, representations, input and/or objections to the planning applicationtogetherwithgroundsthereof.
(c) the deadline to submit written comments, representations, input and/or objections will be on or before 17:00 Friday,6September2024.
Applicant
StewartPlanningTown&RegionalPlanners POBox2095WalvisBay melissa@sp.com.na (+264)64280773
Gezhouba Mining Services (Pty) Ltd herewith intends to apply to the Swakopmund Municipal Council for “Resident Occupation Special Consent’’, “administrative to operate an office’’onthepremisesofErf449,Swakopmund Proper (10 Hidipo Hamutenya Avenue) as provided for in terms of Clause 6 of the Swakopmund Zoning Scheme Details of which are obtainable from the General Manager: Engineering&PlanningServices.
Any person having any objection against such application should / lodge such objection s, in writing with 14days the publication and in of last and the Swakopmund Municipality, during normalbusinesshours.
Closingdateforobjectionsorcommentsis: 23August2024.
Contactpersons:MrsDvanWyk, Cell:0813368390-email:dvanwyk@expl.cn orMrJHeita(Manager:TownPlanning) Tel:+2644104403
MUNICIPALITYOF WALVISBAY
Noticeisherebygivenin termsofsection63(2)(b) of the LocalAuthorities Act,1992(Act23/1992), as amended, that the Municipality of Walvis Bay intends to lease, by private transaction, a portion of land on Farm38toPGXMalta (Pt) Ltd for Warehousing, Storage and HandlingFacility
DESCRIPTION
PortionofRemainder Farm38WalvisBay AREA
50000㎡
ZONING
Undetermined
PURCHASEPRICE
N$53,500 00/month Plus N$8,025.00 (15% VAT)
NOTICEOFTHECONSENT APPLICATIONINTERMSOFTHE WALVISBAYTOWNPLANNING SCHEME
CONSENT:Self-CateringAccommodationON ERFNO:928TOWNSHIP/AREA:WalvisBay STREET NAME & NO: Theo Ben Gurirab Street.
In terms of the Walvis Bay Town Planning Scheme, notice is hereby given that I/we, the undersigned,haveappliedtotheMunicipalityof Walvis Bay for permission to erect/establish on thesitea/an:Guesthouse(Self-catering).
Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, FirstFloor,Rooms101&105,CivicCentre.
Anypersonhavinganyobjectiontotheapproval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager: Roads and Building Control, (Town Planning),PrivateBag5017,WalvisBayandthe applicant, in writing, not later than 23 August 2024.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: RichardJosiah,POBox2940,WalvisBay email:info@coastwavenam.com
Full particulars pertaining to the lease will lie for inspection by interested persons until *Tuesday 20 August 2024 at room 27, Municipal Offices, Kuisebmond. For more information Mr Jack Manalecanbecontacted at telephone (064) 2013338 during office hours.
Any person objecting to the proposed sale, may in writing lodge an objection together with thegrounds/ motivation thereof, to the Manager: Housing and Properties attheaboveaddressorto Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay, before or on Friday,23August2024 at12:00.
JackManale ActingGeneral Manager:Community andEconomic Development Tel:(064)2013338 Email:jmanale@ walvisbaycc.org.na
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of the University offering the programme above);
Engineering;
The bursaries include:
• Full payment of tuition fees
• Prescribed textbooks and stationery
• Hostel accommodation and meals
• Travel cost assistances
• Study permit fees
Preference will be given to designated persons as prescribed by the Namibian Affirmative Action Act.
To apply please submit a comprehensive CV latest school leaving results/academic record, proof of Namibian citizenship and proof of provisional acceptance letters from an accredited tertiary institution by following the application and registration process via the Company website: www.debmarinenamibia.com
CLOSING DATE: 31 OCTOBER 2024
FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A BULK FUEL STORAGE AND SUPPLY FACILITY ON ERF 5206 & 5207, WALVIS BAY
Notice is hereby given to all Interested andAffected Parties (I&APs) that an application for an Environmental Clearance Certificate will be submitted to the Environmental Commissioner in terms of the Environmental Management Act (Act No.07 of 2007) and the EIA Regulations (GN No.30 of 6 February 2012) for the following proposed activities:
Project: Construction and Operation of a Bulk Fuel Storage and Supply facility
Project Location: Erf 5206 & 5207, Extension14, Walvis Bay Proponent: Northern Fuel Distributors CC / Petrosol EAP: Green Gain Environmental Consultants cc
Project Description: The proponent intends to construct and operate a bulk fuel storage and supply facility on Erf 5206 & 5207 located in Walvis Bay Extension 14. The two properties are located in the light industrial area 2 and are adjacent to each other with a combined measurement of 18,424m in extent. In terms of Section 9.4 & 9.5 of the Environmental Management Act, 2007 the proposed activities cannot be undertaken without an Environmental ImpactAssessment (EIA) being carried out. I&APs are hereby invited to register, request for Background Information Document (BID) and send their comments to on or eia@greengain.com.na before the 21 August 2024
CONSENT: Guesthouse (Self-Catering) ON ERF NO: W239 TOWNSHIP/AREA: Walvis BaySTREETNAME&NO: c/o5thRoadand SamNujomaAve.
In terms of the Walvis Bay Town Planning Scheme, notice is hereby given that I/we, the undersigned,haveappliedtotheMunicipalityof Walvis Bay for permission to erect/establish on thesitea/an:Guesthouse(Self-catering).
Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, FirstFloor,Rooms101&105,CivicCentre.
LIQUORACT,1998
NOTICEOF APPLICATIONTO ACOMMITTEEIN TERMSOF THELIQUORACT, 1998
(regulations 14,26 & 33)
Noticeisgiventhatan applicationintermsof the Liquor Act, 1998, particulars of which appear below, will be made to the regional Liquor Licensing Committee, Region Erongo.
terms of section 28 of theActinrelationtothe applicationmustbesent or delivered to the Secretary of the Committee to reach the
Secretary not less than 21daysbeforethedate of the meeting of the Committee at which the application will be heard.
NOTICEOFINTENTIONTOAPPLYFOR: SUBDIVISION/PERMANENT CLOSURE/REZONINGAPPLICATIONSIN HENTIESBAY
The need for a public meeting will be determined after consultation and communicated to all registered I&APs. For more Information Call: +264811422927 or eia@greengain.com.na
We are looking for an individual with the following minimum criteria to join our dynamic team:
∙Dipl.inProjectManagement
∙10+yearsProjectManagementexperience
∙10+years'experienceinstoragetank fabricationanderection
∙10+years'experienceinminingenvironment
∙Experienceinfabricationanderectionof stackersandreclaimers
∙5+years'experienceinthemarinesector
∙Pipelinefabricationandinstallationexperience
∙Experienceinmechanicalconstruction
∙Projectcostingandcostanalysisexperience
∙KnowledgeofAPI650andAPI653codesand compliance
∙Strongleadershipskills
Shouldyoumeetallthesecriteria,pleasesendan e-mail with your resume and proof of required experiencetoinfo@ses.com.na
Closingdateforapplicationswillbethe23August 2024
Anypersonhavinganyobjectiontotheapproval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager: Roads and Building Control, (Town Planning),PrivateBag5017,WalvisBayandthe applicant, in writing, not later than 23 Agust 2024.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: RichardJosiah,POBox2940,WalvisBay email:info@coastwavenam.com
We invite suitable candidates to apply for the following position:
Requirements:
* Namibian Citizen
* Proven experience as CNC operator
* Skill in operating CNC machinery and tooling as well as precision measurement tools
* Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings
* Computer savvy with basic understanding of computer programming and CAD/CAM
* Mechanical aptitude and good math skills
* Akeen eye for detail and results-driven approach
* Good communication abilities
Applicants may send their applications to: Hydroweld Walvis Bay Email: hydroweld@afol.com.na
1 Name and postal address of applicant: Toni's Fachwerk Restaurant and Catering CC, P O. Box 2434, Swakopmund.
2.Nameofbusinessor proposed business to which application relates: Toni's FachwerkRestaurant.
3. Address/location of premises to which applicationrelates:No 7, Erf 228A, Tobias Hainyeko Street, Swakopmund.
4.Natureanddetailsof a p p l i c a t i o n : Applicationforgrant of Special Liquor Licence.
5. Clerk of the court with whom the application will be lodged: Clerk of the Magistrate's Court, District Swakopmund.
6. Date on which the application will be lodged: 20 August 2024.
7. Date of meeting of Committee at which application will be heard: 9 October 2024.
Any objection or written submission in
Please take note that Stewart Planning – Town & Regional Planners–intendtoapply,onbehalfofErongoRED(Pty.)Ltd. and the Henties Bay Municipality, to the Henties Bay Municipality for consent and approval for the following applications:
· Permanent Closure (portion of Kabeljou and Benguela Streets) of a portion of the Remainder Plaas Hentiesbaai No. 125(Street):Area@±369m².
·SubdivisionofaportionoftheRemainderPlaasHentiesbaai No.125(Street)into3portions
PortionAforanErongoREDsubstation:Area@±84m². PortionBforPublicOpenSpace:Area@±285m². RemainderStreet:Area@±90,617m².
·RezoningofPortionAfromStreettoParastatal.
·RezoningofPortionBfromStreettoPublicOpenSpace. The purpose of these applications is firstly: to enable Erongo Red(Pty)LtdtotaketransferofPortionAfortheconstruction of a new electricity substation to be zoned Parastatal, and secondly:forPortionBtobeupgradedanddevelopedasaformal park to be zoned Public Open Space. The existing electricitytransformer(attheexistingSparShoppingCentre)isnot large enough to accommodate the electricity demand in the local area and needs to be replaced. The street is informally developed as a park/public open space and it is considered appropriatetomakethepark/publicopenspacepermanent. The subdivision and rezoning applications are submitted in termsoftheUrbanandRegionalPlanningAct,2018(ActNo.5 of2018)andtheHentiesBayZoningScheme. Thepermanent closure application is submitted in terms of the Local AuthoritiesAct,1992(ActNo.23of1992).
Pleasetakenotethat–(a) the complete application lies open for inspection at the TownPlanningSectionofficeoftheHentiesBayMunicipality, cornerofJakkalsputzRoadandNickeyIyamboAvenue,HentiesBay (b) The application is also available to download from www.sp.com.na/projects.
(c)anypersonhavingcomments/representations/objectionsto the application, may in writing lodge such comments/ representations/objections together with the grounds thereof, totheChiefExecutiveOfficeroftheHentiesBayMunicipality and Stewart Planning within fourteen (14) days of the last publi-cationofthisnotice.
(d)Writtencomments/representations/objectionsmustbesubmittedon/before17:00Friday30August2024.
LocalAuthority: ChiefExecutiveOfficer HentiesBayMunicipality POBox61,HentiesBay Tel:+26464502035 planning@hbaymun.com.na
Applicant: StewartPlanning POBox2095,WalvisBay Tel:+26464280770 bruce@sp.com.na
* 31.08.1950 + 01.08.2024
Memorial Service: Saturday, 10 August 2024
09:00 at house nr 60, Seewier Street, Narraville
10:00 at The Kingdom Hall of Jehova’s Witness, Narraville, Walvis Bay
Jesaja 49 v 16
“Look upon my palms I have engraved you.”
Enquiries
Elroy 081 148 2427 Tyrone 081 298 2292 Shaylin 081 270 5066
The Cricket players of Blue Waters Cricket Club held a father son cricket fun day last Sunday at the Walvis Bay Oval.Atotal of eleven father and eighteen boys participated in the cricket fun day.
DespitetheextremelycoldandwetweatheronTuesday6AugusttheSeniorgolfersat RossmundGCtooktothefairwayssupportedbyKingPriceInsurancefortheirAnnualGolf Day
Thefieldwasnothuge but big enough and included the Senior Captains of Henties Bay and Walvis Bay Golf Clubs The overall Winner on the day was Dreyer Du Plessiswith38points; nd2 : Des van Heerden 36 points c/o Zirk th Vermeulen; 4 : Tienie th De Wet 35 points; 5 : AchmetAbrahams 34 points c/o over John Horne and Theo Haimbondi There werelotsofcountouts for the captain to contend with – this gave the players a chance to warm up in theclubhouse. Nearest to the Pins was awarded to Wim Hollander,onNumber 7 and Number 12 –where he also managed to sink the putts. Therewereatotalof6 two-clubs – including the above; probably thanks to the aiming juice needed to keep warm The lucky golfers – Des van Heerden No 4 and No.16;JapieMuller
No.16 and Tienie De Wet No.12. Rossmund Golf Club thanked Oom Lallie Kotze for officiating at the prize giving and to King Price Insurance for providing the golfers and their wives to an excellent meal at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre. Afantasticdaywashad by all and we look forwardto2025.
We'll always remember that special smile, that caring heart, that warm embrace, you always gave us. You being there for granny and us through good and bad times, no matter what. We'll always r you because there never be another one to replace you in our hearts, and the love we will always have for you..
Swakopmund long-distance road runner from Swakop Striders Andre Ross (52) won the 2024 Brandberg Backyard Ultra (BBU), forthe 3rd yearin a row with 22 laps (147 km) whilst Corne Verwey breaking reigning female Kirsty Brits' course record of 13 laps (87 km) in the women's section.
This years BBU held from2to5AugustinUis sawatotalof139runners entered, of which 53 for the full ultra, 53 for the challenge (up to 6 laps) and 32 did the 1 lap fun run Of the 42 ultra runners that started, 17 were ladies and 25 were men. Like all backyard ultras, runners had to completeafulllapofthe 6.7kmcourseeveryhour and be in the starting coral on top of the followinghourtobeable to continue their race.
Once a runner can't complete a lap of the course within the hour, theyhaveaDNFmarked next to their name and that is the end of their race, whilst the last personwhocancomplete a lap within the 1-hour time limit is crowned the winner Race Director Brandberg Backyard Ultra Riana Scholtz stated that it was for the third consecutive year,
thatAndréRossemerged victorious,completing22 laps (147 km) after PC Visser, his closest competitor, withdrew during the 22nd lap Ross's performance brokethepreviouscourse record of 20 laps set in 2022. Johan Bronkhorst took third place with 20 laps (134 km), followed by Erich Goeieman with 18 laps (121 km). She also stated that this year also saw a very strong female field, with Danielle Zimny, Renata Stolze as well as Corne Verwey all breaking reigning female Kirsty Brits'courserecordof13 (87 km) laps. “Danielle and Renata both tapped out after 15 laps (100 km), whereafter Corney completed another lap to be crowned as new female course record holderwith16laps.” “It was the strongest, most competitive field of runnersthattheBBUhas
seen Fifteen runners surpassed the 10 laps mark(67km),5ofwhich were ladies.Afurther 11 completed 13 laps (87 km) and 8 runners completed 15 laps (100 km),threeofwhichwere ladies” Scholtz said “Unfortunately, two exceptionally talented ultra runners, Pamela Vurayai and Martin Kalwenya, were disqualifiedaftertheyfailed to be in the starting coral at the start of a lap” Scholtz added. She said that the event Partners, Event Auction and the Re-wild Cause RMB Namibia, the presenting partner of the Brandberg Backyard Ultra for the third consecutive year, played a crucial role in the event's success “Their support extends be-yondthesport,contributing to environmental conservation efforts in Namibia ” Scholtz express her heartfelt
thanks to all sponsors, runners, volunteers, supporters, and the staff atBrandbergRestCamp, a heartfelt thank you for making this event a resounding success. “Your contributions have set a highbarforfutureevents, and we look forward to continuing this tradition of excellence ” Tannie Alna, 74 years old, the oldest competitor at the 2024 BBU. She started runningatage70.
The full Results of the 2024 Brandberg BackyardUltra:
Women'sCategory:
1.CorneVerwey16laps, 2. Danielle Zimny 15 laps, 3. Renata Stolze 15 laps, 4 Winnie Mukupuki 13 laps, 5. ZenaVoster9laps
Men'sCategory:
1.AndréRoss22laps,PC Visser 21 laps, Johan Bronkhorst 20 laps, 4. Erich Goeieman 18 laps, 4.MiltonKimbini13laps
Swakopmund long-distance road runner from Swakop Striders Andre Ross winner of the 2024 Brandberg Backyard Ultra. Contributed.
Atlantis legends of the mighty Erongo region and the kings of the Namibian 5-side football reign, with once again as undisputed and undefeatedchampionsattheannualOtavi5-A-sidefootballtournament, hosted by Otavi Football Club last weekend on the club's sport ground overtheweekendinOtavi.
Thetournamentwasoneof the spectacular, well organised events and well attended by the community of Otavi, other towns communities of Namibia and as well as international visitors. The tournament was divided intotwoagegroupsplayed and round robin rules applied for the entire tournament (30-45 and 45+) 30-45 (Atlantis, DTS-1, FC Farmer, SKW, DTS-2 and Otavi) DTS-1 defeated DTS-2, 4-0 Atlantis defeated FC Farmer, 2-0 SKW defeated, DTS-2, 3-2 DTS-1 defeated, FC Farmer, 3-0. DTS2 drawn against FC Farmer, 2-2. AtlantisdefeatedOtavi,30. Atlantis defeated DTS1,4-0.Otavidrawnagainst DTS-1, 3-3 SKW defeated FC Farmer, 5-2. Atlantis defeated DTS-2, 5-0 Atlantis defeated SKW,2-0.DTS-2defeated Otavi,1-0 Atlantis defeated DTS-1, 2-0 SKW defeated Otavi, 4-0. FC Farmer defeated Otavi 3-0. SKW defeated DTS1, 1-0. Atlantis defended the5-A-side(30-45)again and won the tournament.
45+ (Atlantis, DTS-1, SKWandDTS-2) DTS-1defeatedDTS-2,5-
0.SKWdefeatedOtavi,32.AtlantisdefeatedOtavi, 4-2. SKW defeated DTS2, 4-2. Atlantis defeated DTS-1, 4-0 SKW defeated DTS-1, 5-1 DTS-1 defeated Otavi, 31.Atlantis defeated DTS2, 4-1 Otavi defeated DTS-2, 2-1 Atlantis drawn against SKW, 2-2. Atlantis won the 5-A-side (45+) again tournament foradecade.OsvaldoDos Santos, the Atlantis Football Club Chairman
and Spokesperson thanked Atlantis F C management, Ivo De Gouveia, Alex Kirov, Sandro De Gouveia and Heiko Steinmetz that always carry the team/
Atlantis Sport Club at heart,fortheirdedication, financially, spiritually, mentally and constants support in so many ways all the years Nevertheless,healsoextendshis gratitude and gratefulness toalltheplayersthatstand their grounds teeth and legs for glorious victory battles won and supporters. “We dedicate this amazingvictoryofthetwo cups to our bravery legends that handed us the torch for keeping burning and for those that have departed and no longer with us for their legacy and the 'The Beautiful Game' of football” Dos Santosadded.
