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Brave Warriors supporters celebrate after Namibia beat Zambia during their clash in the Council of Southern African Football Associations (Cosafa) Cup hosted at the Moruleng Stadium
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Marshallino Beukes The Brave Warriors of Namibia and Botswana made it through to the semi-finals of the COSAFA Cup 2015 on a day of upsets at the Moruleng Stadium on Sunday. Botswana will face Madagascar, after Madagascar won its encounter against the Black Stars of Ghana last night (2-1). Namibia ousted defending champions Zambia in a penalty shoot-out, while Botswana
disposed of host South Africa in the same manner. There were no goals over the two games but
plenty of action, with each decided on penalties. Zambia, playing their first game of the
competition, took on Group A winners Namibia and despite dominating, could not force a
goal. Brave Warriors’ goalkeeper Virgil Vries was the hero for his side, making a number of fine Continues on page 2
National land develop- Nóg ‘n menslike fetus in ment issues discussed ‘n vullisdrom
A two-day consultative meeting on national urban and rural land development took place at Grootfontein in the Otjozondjupa Region on Friday and Saturday. The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Sophia Shaningwa headed the consultative meeting. She was accompanied by her two deputy ministers; Sylvia Makgone and Derek Klazen. Various regional governors, traditional authority representatives, mayors, the
chairpersons of all regional councils and officials in the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development also attended the meeting at a local lodge in Grootfontein. In her official opening remarks on Friday, Shaningwa said she had called the meeting to consult with all stakeholders involved in the
quest for urban and rural land delivery to the nation. She said President Hage Geingob on 24 April this year wrote her a letter asking that she provide an action plan to the Office of the President on how her ministry - including subnational governance structures - would fast-track Continues on page 2
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Die gemeenskap van Walvisbaai steier nog onder die skok en afgryse, nadat ‘n fetus, na raming tussen 4 en 6 maande oud, vroeg Sondagoggend in ’n vullisdrom in die dorp gevind is. Die fetus is ontdek deur ’n man wat in ‘n munisipale vullisdrom voor ‘n woonstelkompleks in 9de straat gekrap het. Dit is die tweede keer binne enkele weke dat só ‘n vonds in ‘n vullisdrom in een van die kusdorpe gevind is. Vervolg op bladsy 2
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Mannetti’s Warriors cause quarter-final uproar Continued from page 1 saves. Namibia then held their nerve in the shootout to claim the penalties win 5-4. Swakopmunder, Deon Hotto’s name is on every Namibian’s lips, after he scored the decisive penalty. He is also in line for the top goal scorer’s award, with three goals in three games (He scored two goals during Namibia’s encounter against Zimbabwe, which they won 4-1). Another Brave Warrior, Wangu Gome, won his second Man of the Match award at the tournament on Sunday. South Africa also had the majority of the possession in their tie against Botswana, but in truth did little with it as they could not force a
goal either. Indeed, Botswana felt aggrieved at not getting a penalty at the end of the match that could have decided the game in their favour before spot-kicks. But they always looked the more confident team in the shootout and were eventual 7-6 winners on the night. Namibia’s Brave Warriors’ next match will be on Thursday, against the winners of the 4th quarter-final match between Mozambique and Malawi, that kicked–off at the time of going to press last night. (Additional reporting: Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA))
affordable land de- She warned that this state livery and quality of undesirable housing houses to the people. affairs and delivery of She said the President serviced town land will stated in the letter that he not be allowed to conwants to see easy access tinue during her tenure and provision of serviced as Minister of Urban land being given to the and Rural Development. homeless and landless She then ordered the Namibians during Shan- mayors of all towns in ingwa’s tenure as minis- the country to pro ter. vide her with figures “We all have a role to play of available serviced from the national level to land and the size of the village setup in deal- un-serviced town lands. ing with these challenges “By doing this we will facing us on affordable have a picture on how land delivery,” she said. we can gradually serThe minister noted that it vice the land and deliver is a fact that many Nami- it to the general public bians do not have access on the basis of affordato serviced land in towns bility to all,” she said. which they can build Shaningwa cautioned their own houses on. political leaders allegedShe said the majority ly “dancing to the tunes of these people still of chief regional officers live in deplorable con- and chief executive ofditions in shacks situ- ficers” to be careful. ated in various towns’ She encouraged the poliinformal settlements. ticians to rather study She noted that the ab- and understand their sence or acute shortage functions and powers as of housing basic servi- local authority or regionces in rural areas has also al councillors for them increased the influx of not to succumb to any young people from rural manipulation by these areas to urban centres. top executive officers.
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The consultative meeting that discussed land development at Grootfontein in the Otjozondjupa Region was attended by regional governors, town mayors and traditional authority representatives. She ordered all regional governors and chairpersons of regional councils countrywide to work together in serving their one client – the Namibian nation. On budgetary matters, the minister said no mismanagement of funds will be entertained at any local authority or regional council countrywide. “I urge you to do more with fewer available resources at your disposal,” she said. The consultative meeting made several re-
commendations, such as the reduction of costs during the servicing of town lands by cutting out consultants. It was also recommended that the ministry issue a directive to all municipalities around the country to allow them to start servicing their own town lands. The use of locally manufactured building materials during actual construction was also recommended highly at the meeting. NAMPA
Nóg ‘n menslike fetus in ‘n vullisdrom gevind
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Die vorige babafetus is op Swakopmund ontdek. “Ek sal nie weer in ‘n drom krap nie, glo my. Onmiddellik toe ek daarop afkom het, het ek na ‘n sekuriteitsagentskap wat in daardie omgewing is gehardloop, om hulp te kry. Hulle het die polisie dadelik ontbied” sê Herrie Kisting, wat nog van skok gebewe het, toe namib times by die
toneel aangekom het. Hy het iets in die asdrom gesoek toe hy skielik op die fetus afgekom het. Die fetus, nog in die plasenta was toegedraai in koerantpapier en het heel onder in die spesifieke vullisdrom gelê. “Siende dat die baba nog in die plasenta was, laat dit my dink dat dit dalk tydens ‘n onwettige operasie verwy-
der is. Hoe kan ‘n ma so‘n volledig-gevormde mensie net so laat vernietig. Daardie kind het tog ‘n doel gehad op aarde,” het van die geskokte omstanders gesê. “Die lewe is hom of haar nou ontneem,” het een van die geskoktes op die toneel bygevoeg. Die polisie-ondersoek duur voort. Die polisie verwyder die fetus wat in die vullisdrom gevind is
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The police officer who lost her life last week after being run over at the roadblock between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund by Ms Delfina Meyer, has been identified.
after a Walvis Bay resident (35) allegedly lost control over his vehicle (a white bakkie) and smashed into a stationary truck trailer, that had been parked in the street.
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The spokesperson of St Gabriel’s Ambulance services said that the deceased had severe head injuries and was quite unresponsive at the time of the accident. “It was a very bad accident. We suspect he must have fallen asleep behind the wheel and was on the wrong side of the road which caused the accident. He did not respond to any of our commands and was then taken to Windhoek,” she said. The newspaper also spoke to Deputy Commissioner Kashuupulwa, who con-
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According to Nampol Deputy Commissioner Kashuupulwa, the constable has been identified as Yvonne Ochurus. “Our colleague’s funeral will be on Satur-
firmed that the driver of the bakkie had passed away. “I cannot confirm the time of his passing away. His name can also not be revealed as I cannot confirm whether his next of kin had been informed,” she concluded.
day in Tsumeb, but a memorial service will be held for her by the Nampol police department on Thursday,” she confirmed. Ochurus passed away on Thursday after she
was admitted to a hospital in Windhoek after sustaining serious injuries after Meyer hit her at the roadblock last Sunday. The court case is scheduled for 30 June.
Namalemo sterf ná siekbed Marshallino Beukes
Die gemeenskap van Mondesa, Swakopmund, is in rou gedompel nadat ‘n plaaslike held en politieke strydros, Phillipus Namalemo, Saterdag na ‘n siekbed oorlede is.
Namalemo word beskryf as een van die voorbokke tydens die destydse vryheidstryd en ‘n kampvegter vir sy gemeenskap se regte. Die Swakopmund Brandweerstasie is gedurende 2010 na Namalemo vernoem, wat ‘n duidelike bewys is van die integrale rol wat hy in die dorp en gemeenskap gespeel het. Begrafnis reëlings is nog nie bekend gemaak nie.
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Friday is Election Day in Swakopmund
The by-election to elect a successor for the late Regional Councillor, Germina Ndapua Shitaleni, will take place this Friday.
DTA, Nudo, Swapo and UDF and are the parties to be represented in the by-election. DTA will be represented by Christa Magrieta Hochobes. Councillor Uahimisa Kaapehi is Nudo's candidate, with Mayor Juuso Kambueshe for Swapo. UDF's hopes will be focused on Marius Patrick Uwu-Gaeb. Polling stations will open at 07:00 and remain open until 21:00 There will be 20 polling stations – for more information, see the advertisement of the Electoral Commission on page 12.
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DTA – Candidate – Christa Magrietha Hochobes (36)
Nudo's candidate, Uahimisa Kaapehi
MANWU on the march Marshallino Beukes
“We are building houses, which we ourselves cannot even afford” The Metal and Allied Namibia Workers Union (MANWU) held a meeting in Swakopmund, on Friday night. The main aim of this meeting was to discuss the minimum wage issue. Approximately 200 members showed up. “It is our demand that every member of MANWU must be able to afford the basic household needs every month. These includes education, healthcare, water, electricity, housing, transport and food,” was the message of the Union's General Secretary, Justina Jonas. This message was conveyed to the members on behalf of Jonas by Angula Angula, MANWU's Walvis Bay branch chairperson. Angula also noted that workers in the construction industry are building houses which they, themselves, cannot even afford and this, according to Angula, is unacceptable. “Workers are not doormats and it is time we lift our voices. We should start to claim what we deserve,” Angula said. He noted that a step in the right direction would be if businesses start to give shares to their employees. He applauded the Swakopmund employees who turned up in big numbers and urged them not to allow employers to “step on them.”
Swapo candidate, Juuso Kambueshe
“We are not doormats!”
Angula addressing the workers
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UDF contender, Marius Uwu-Gaeb
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Polisie maan motoriste weer oor gevaarike kuspad
Die bestuurder van ‘n bakkie is Vrydagmiddag ernstig beseer in ‘n botsing tussen twee voertuie by die Langstrand-afrit, ongeveer 15 kilometer van Swakopmund af. namib times was op die toneel en het met die bestuurder van die een voertuig, die sakeman, John Endjala, gepraat. Hy is nie beseer nie. Hy vertel hy was in ‘n Land Rover onderweg van Swakopmund af toe die bakkie volgens hom skielik vanuit ‘n stilstaande posisie aan die linkerkant
van die pad reg voor hom ‘n U-draai begin maak het en en hy hom getref het.... Die bestuurder van die bakkie, volgens omstanders ene Simson Adams, het ernstige gesigbeser-
ings opgedoen, Hy is eers na die staatshospitaal in Swakopmund geneem, maar is daarna per ambulans na Windhoek vervoer, weens die ernstige aard van sy gesigbeserings.
Verkeer het aan beide kante van die pad opgedam, en verskeie ambulanse en noodreddingspanne was op die toneel toe namib times daar aangekom het minstens vier ambulanse
Die bakkie wat betrokke was waarvan die bestuurder in die hospitaal opgeneem is
was op die toneel, maar slegs die een persoon is beseer. Endjala sê hy was van Windhoek af vir besigheid hier - hy het ‘n huis op Langstrand en hy en sy vrou was afsonderlik in twee voertuie op pad.....familielede was op die toneel om hom by te staan. Die bestuurder van die bakkie se familie was ook daar om hulp te verleen. Die polisie en noodreddingspanne het hulle hande vol gehad om die toneel op te ruim en die swaar langnaweek-verkeer te reguleer. Die mistige toestande het dit uiters gevaarlik gemaak en besoekers en motoriste is gemaan om baie versigtig te bestuur.
Die Land Rover
John Endjala wat die Land Rover bestuur het
Prison Services Meet Again Leandrea Louw
The meeting of the African Correctional Services Association (ACSA) technical working committee on sports and cultural exchange in the Southern Region started on Wednesday morning and ended on Thursday in Walvis Bay.
Noorddienste en polisie wat die verkeer reguleer
Minister impersonator sentenced Mavourlene Gaes
Elifas Amon Samora (26) received his sentence last week after he had been accused of impersonating the Minister of Land and Resettlement and scamming innocent victims out of their money with the promise of housing. The Nampol Deputy Commander, Commissioner Andreas Nelumbu warned the members of the public to not fall victim to these kind of scams and to make sure they are really certain before parting with their money.
Samora allegedly phoned unsuspecting victims, telling them that he was selling houses and they should e-wallet him a certain amount. Nelumbu said the accused would use the land issue many Namibians are facing to his ad-
vantage. Several cases have been reported where he allegedly managed to convince community members to send him money amounting to over N$3 000. Samora attempted his last scam in Arandis this month, where
he demanded N$500 from his latest victim before he was arrested over the weekend and appeared in court on a charge of theft under false pretences. He pleaded guilty on the charge and was sentenced to 12 months in prison.
This was a follow-up meeting of the one held in March, where the Southern Regional Heads of Correctional Services met in Walvis Bay. That meeting served as a springboard for implementing the African Correctional Services Association objectives in the Southern Region. In his welcoming remarks, CommissionerGeneral of the Namibian Correctional Service, Raphael Tuhafeni Hamunyela, highlighted that several items had been discussed at the previous meeting, including sports and cultural exchange in the region as an important determinant in fostering regional cooperation and exchange of best practices. During that meeting, it had been agreed upon that the technical team responsible for organising the correctional/
prisons/penitentiary games which exist under the auspices of the SADC, should handle the same function under ACSA-Southern Regional Sport and Cultural Activities. It had also further been resolved that the games of the SADC and ACSA be merged in view of the cost and time involved. “The exchange of sport and cultural activities amongst our nations has the potential to enhance growth and positive outcomes to our correctional/prisons services. As we play and dance, we forge closer tires, create networks and learn form each other’s good practices. Sport also have health and wellness benefits to our officers, as it promotes fitness and relieves stress that is inevitably associated with our professions as correctional and prisons officers. As ACSA Region-
al Vice-Chair of the Southern Region, I commit myself to ensure that sports and cultural activities are a considerable priority and that the expected benefits are gained in this region. Notwithstanding that it takes considerable sacrifice from each of our governments, in terms of both financial and human resources. We need to understand that the ability to develop a good sport strategy will enhance sport and cultural activities in the region. Thus we ask your commitment and dedication to carry out this important task,” he concluded. The Acting Deputy Commissioner of the Zambia Prisons Services, Evaristo Kalongo and other senior officers from the southern region of Africa also attended this meeting.
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An Accounting School with a difference
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The Namibia School of Accounting, a division of Seelenbinder Consulting in Swakopmund, emphases on the practical application of the various courses they have to offer.
Marc Seelenbinder (front) with (fltr) Joyce Ebenau, Giovanni Geraldo van Wyk, Lovis Naluteni Shiwalo and Clarence Ngavirue at the back
Youth Movement Wants to Help Jobless Youth at Coast Liesl Losper
This ensures that students are crafted for the real deal. According to Marc Seelenbinder this is vital, as many accounting students are only taught the academic side of the job, but not how to apply these skills in the business world. Many of the professors, tutoring students, never had practical experience and thus cannot really prepare these students for the practical implementation of the skill, and this is where Namibia School of Accounting is making a difference, says Seelenbinder. He sees the school as a stepping stone for would be accountants, preparing them for the next level and ensuring them a bright future. With approximately 18 years' experience, Seelenbinder knows what he is doing and his motto is that with education one
The Youth Empowerment Revolutionary Movement has started a voluntary project that is aimed at improving people's lives, and empowering and educating the youth at the coast.
Severus Willem busy with a class This is an open platform for the youth to come together and discuss issues affecting their communities and the country at large. George Dasilva Hishitelwa is a Walvis Bay resident and community activist. He is a university graduate who is involved in activities and projects regarding the community. These projects are to help the young people of the community and of Erongo to secure jobs. Young people are helped without incurring any costs. “Unemployment is very high in the country and my aim is to help and meet the government half-way. It pains me to see people suffering, especially those who have graduated but can't find jobs. I want to also help the school drop-outs and everyone in need. Our Aim is to work towards a Zero Unemployment rate. We say 'No' to poverty and corruption, we want equal distribution of resources and whereby we have established an open platform to engage with the youth by means of a Whats-App group for open communication. If any
vacancies arise then they will notify them. We shall gather all members of the youth together and address them on 30 May in Walvis Bay. On that day we'll collect all the necessary information about their qualifications and compile a list that we'll distribute to different companies for possible jobs that might arise. So far we have written letters to different companies asking them to recruit our youth, and I can confidently tell you that we got positive feedback. All they want is a list of all the youths that are unemployed and their qualifications. We shall communicate with the youth on daily basis for feedback and so forth. We'll also help upcoming entrepreneurs on how to apply for tenders. It's a voluntary movement. In respect of the huge unemployment rate the community suffers, NT asked whether they will be able to handle the pressure, he commented.” We are ready to handle the pressure, I know it's not going to be easy but we will try our best, all we require is the youth's support and to our elders, please support us were you
George Dasilva Hishitelwa, a Walvis Bay resident, who is involved in this projects
can, the aim is to fight unemployment and empower our people. ” He can be contacted on his Facebook page @ George Dasilva Hishitelwa, or on twitter, Dasilva900. or alternatively on his mobile number +264 81 408 3328. In a survey done by Namibian Statistics Agency, the unemployed were asked how long they had been without work and trying to find a job or starting a business. According to the survey over 61 percent of the unemployed population have been without work for two years or more while 18,4 percent indicated that they were without work between one and two years. (Source: The Namibian Labour Force Survey for 2014 - report by the NSA)
can get the best out of ordinary people. The school offers short, practical, focused and relevant business courses on a part-time delivery basis. The twelve staff members are all compelled to teach and all of them have practical experience. Currently about 46 students are enrolled in Swakopmund, after the school opened its doors in Swakopmund, recently. Walvis Bay and Windhoek are next in line and according to owner, Marc Seelenbinder, applications are streaming in. Qualifying students will receive a certificate and depending on the course offered, may possibly, if they so wish, be placed with external clients via Namibia Recruitment Agencies, alternatively be possibly offered employment at Seelenbinder Consulting.
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Obtaining Fishing
Permits
Obtain a permit from the Namibian Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) to catch fish or dive for crayfish and respect harvesting limitations. WHY? The marine resources are limited and currently some of them are overfished or over collected. It is necessary that everybody uses them wisely and carefully to secure the future harvesting needs by protecting the stock. Quantity/number of marine resources harvestable, minimum size limits of fish and crayfish that can be caught, open season etc. help to manage stocks to avoid the total disappearance of some species in our waters. Do not leave bait or fish on the beach! Either take it home or return it to the sea. This food attracts scavengers like jackals and gulls that prey on other bio-diversity. When you are back home after the holiday, it also inflates the predator population. Where can you get a license for angling, crayfish diving & bait/mussels collection?
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES
Swakopmund Office
NATMIRC/Aquarium, Strand Street Tel +264 64 410 1000 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00
Walvis Bay Office
Inspectorate Office, 1st Street Tel +264 64 201 6111 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00
Lüderitz Office
Inspectorate Office Tel +264 63 202 905 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00
Henties Bay Office
Inspectorate Office, at Hanganeni Fishing Project building Tel +264 64 500 320 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00
Windhoek Office
Brendan Simbwaye Square, Block C, C/o Uhland & Goethe Street Tel +264 61 205 3911 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00 Where can you get a permit for using 4x4/quad bike/motorbike in the authorised ORV zone in the dune belt between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay? MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM
Swakopmund Office
Corner Bismarck Street and Sam Nujoma Avenue, Tel +264 64 404 576 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00
SMEs to benefit in Erongo mega projects Marshallino Beukes The Minister of Finance, Calle Schlettwein, was the guest of honour at a breakfast meeting, organised by the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Swakopmund Branch on Friday. At the occasion Schlettwein re-announced the mega projects for the Erongo Region to be funded during 2015/16 until 2017/18 and also how the SMEs in the Region could benefit from such projects. The mega projects for the Erongo Region amounts to N$36.8 billion and include the new road between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, the Karibib-Usakos-Swakopmund road upgrade, the farm land purchase in Erongo for land reform, upgrading of the Swakopmund-Walvis Bay road and the Walvis Bay Airport, Namibian Navy Headquarters in Walvis Bay, Service of residential erven at Swakopmund, Namibian Air Force Headquarters at Karibib, Desalination plant at Swakopmund, Service of residential erven at Walvis Bay, Upgrade of the Swakopmund-Henties Bay-Kamanjab road, Testing and Inspection Centre for NSI at Walvis Bay, Service of residential erven at Henties Bay and lastly the Railway Network Upgrading in Erongo. Minister Schlettwein expressed his trust that the local business community will be fully participating in the supply chains involved with these projects. It is his wish that local SMEs in particular should also enjoy the fruits of the
various ventures. “Promotion of local enterprises through public procurement has always been a major concern to Government,” Schlettwein remarked. He informed the business community present that a Public Procurement Draft Bill will be re-introduced in Parliament during this session. Economic empowerment policies will have three main objectives, namely the empowerment of local enterprises, empowerment of SMEs and the empowerment of previously disadvantaged persons, women and youths. The Bill also promotes the local sourcing of products. The creating of business linkages between big and small enterprises is also on the agenda. The Government is planning to inject close to N$500 million in share capital into the Namibia Development Bank, according to Minister Schlettwein. Furthermore, he noted that the Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development is busy finalising the National Policy and Strat-
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The breakfast meeting was well attended egies on the Development and Promotion of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprices in Namibia (MSME Policy). This was necessary since SME Development is highly multifaceted, including taxation of SMEs, regulation
versus incentives, capacity building, marketing, access to credit, access to appropriate technology, and giving voice to SMEs to comprehend their needs and expectations, he explained. The breakfast meeting
which took place last Friday in Swakopmund, also saw business people given the opportunity to interact with Minister Schlettwein and a question and answer session also formed part of the meeting.
Heinrich Hafeni (NCCI Swakopmund Chairperson) and Minister Calle Schlettwein
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Swakopmund Matters What did Minister Kandjoze of MME said about the Moratorium on Marine Phosphate Mining when he spoke at the AGM of the Chamber of Mines on 19 May When one reads the report by NAMPA below it is clear that the Government is still reviewing and discussing the Mora-
torium and that no decision on its future has yet been taken. Against this background the heading of yesterday's New Era
reporting on the Minister's speech is incorrect and misleading: “Marine phosphate moratorium lifted”. The namib
times today has a more accurate heading to its report: “Government reviews Moratorium on Marine Phosphate mining”. It should be realised that the Minister was speaking at the AGM of the Chamber of Mines to which some of the companies
New Shareholding of Namibian Marine Phosphate (NMP) Early in 2012 the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project (SMPP) of Namibian Marine Phosphate (Pty) Ltd (NMP) near Walvis Bay was owned by two Australian companies and a Namibian company: a) UCL Resources Limited (42.5%), b) Minemakers Limited (42.5%), and c) the Namibian women's empowerment group, Tungeni Investments CC (15%). In April 2012 the Final Environmental Impact Assessment Report for the Marine Component of this project was presented to the Environmental Commissioner before important role-players and stake-holders had been given any opportunity to comment on it. On 26 April 2012 the Environmental Commissioner confirmed to NAMPA (Namibia Press Agency) that
he had referred the EIA report back to NMP and had not granted Environmental Clearance due to inadequate consultations with all interested and affected parties, as required by the Environmental Management Act, Act No. 7 of 2007, Section 33 (2) (a). He also stressed that public consultation and incorporation of comments from the consultation process formed the basis of which a decision could be taken. In December 2012 Minemakers Ltd sold its 42.5% stake in the Sandpiper project to Mawarid Mining LLC for A$25-million (N$ 228 million). Mawarid Mining is a wholly owned subsidiary of MB Holding Company LLC which is a registered entity in the Sultanate of Oman. It has now been confirmed by the website of Mawarid Mining that
NMP “is a joint venture company owned 85% by Mawarid Mining LLC through its 100% owned Namibian registered subsidiary companies and 15% by Namibian registered Havana Investments (Pty) Limited (Havana).” (http://mawaridminin g.com/namibia.html) Havana Investments (Pty) Limited (Havana) which replaced Tungeni Investments CC is owned by Mr. Knowledge Katti. Tungeni Investments' website, however, still lists Sandpiper as a current project. NMP's website (http://namphos.com/ about/board-ofdirectors.html) supplies the following information about its Board of Directors: · Knowledge Katti · Tariq Al Barwani · Sushil Srivastava In March The Namibian reported that the Namibian subsidiary of Brazil's HRT Participacoes em Petro-
leo SA “co-owned by businessman Knowledge Katti is in the final stages of retrenching workers in Windhoek ahead of closure”. On 16 April New Era carried an article that Mr Katti, through his company Havana Investments, has acquired the mining town of Kombat. Swakopmund Matters 13 25 May (For Swakopmund Matters the environment of the Namibian coastline and its ocean matters)
interested in marine phosphate mining belong, namely Namibia Marine Phosphate and Lev Leviev Namibia Phosphate (LL NP). It is also noteworthy that the new President of the Chamber of Mines, Mr. K. Kapangwa, is also CEO of Sakawe Mining
which is involved in LL NP. What is however significant in the New Era article is its last paragraph: “Sources have indicated that the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has expressed dissatisfaction with the analysis completed to
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date given that government has spent N$3 million on the process thus far”. Swakopmund Matters 12 22 May (For Swakopmund Matters the environment of the Namibian coastline and its ocean matters)
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PENALTY SCORED! Hotto scores and Namibia are through after a 5-4 penalty shoot-out win! The defending champions are heading for the Plate competition, Namibia into the semifinals! Marina Shilongo Brave worries put smiles on every Namibian today. Go go go because God is with you. Dix McDavids Im falling in love with ths news... Theze previous presidents didnt knw the meaning of soccer... Hage Geingob plz make sure u put Namibia on the map too... it have been poor theze years most especially in the ruling of the second president... thank you Man. Johannes Amukende Congratulations to Namibia player. Keep it up, I wish you will make it again next time, thanks a lot Manett for what you did. Edna Hijamutiti Nambia my team u make the whole nation to rejoice today omake. My coach u did it once again. Goal keeper job well done, im hoping my president he is much proud of u guys Omake as he is an sport supporter. Mpho SeniorChief Ngaujake Who were the five shooters for Namibia? Madonna Melaidy Geingos Congratulation to Namibia guyz keep it up. Fina Magongo Well done Namibia soccer team our god can bless u. Jonas Nandjaya We lve more thn 1 000 and 1 000% Namibia team go forwd man. Berno Fourie I must admit I am a big sports fan and are a presently disadvataged Namibian (just a figure of speech and just joking) but I am so proud of the Brave Warriors! Story Hosea well done guys, make feel confortable, no we know that in namibia, we have a good and taltend players! Namibia not gonna qualify for world cup now? Herbard Mohek Mofijah Yea thee ar time fi thy Brave warriors... Let thy title be fi wah it is... Ye warrior mor tank, that ar sign of a warrior! Modest Buk All my clients are looking shop selling namibian national team t-shirt. Anybody knows? Antoinette Titus Congratulations Namibia Soccer Team, job well done! Lebby Shindinge Congratz them boyz, me go no say plenty coz we made them (Zambia) go chakala chakala! Selma Ilonga Thnks, Thnks Namibia, thnks th brv guys keep going, keep winng! W r bhd u gys! Ciara Ciara Eish i love my country more, go namibia go. I wil keep on praying for you guys. Umfana ‘Bafana’ Subeb The ref rob Botswana with last seconds penalty. Evelyn Iyagaya Credit us b given whre it’s due, pls let’s stop criticising. Th boys hav worked hard honestly. Plus? Some of you do play soccer as well n u r not evn called up for shadow team. Thts proves u r extra nothing. Jealousy down n support th boys. Thumbs up dias love u all. Ur number one fan here. TEAM PROGRESS, (BRAVE WARRIORS).
Oli Oliver Gyys we shouldn’t get too excited. That’s the thing with us Namibians we get too excited and end up getting disappointed. Oh well your doing good brave warriors like emoticon... Keep it up. Emma Gaweses Thats our boys iam proud of you guys man God be with you guys we will keep you in prayers. Anna Kee Maldri Josti Bravo Brave Warriors. Manetto Nestor Soccer is indepedant all over the world. It wont be the sitting president to oversee sport issue. Politic and sport re different world. Christo Brendell Donna Wel done, we are proud on u guys, keep the flag up in the sky. PeyePenda Tileinge Nghifikepunye Nghaamwa Well Done Brave Warriors. Good Luck. Chelle Berlin Uaraa Mujoro You made me proud my boys! keep up de good work! Proud Namibian. Godrose Sailor Keep going guys. We are proud and we behind you. Darryl Roy Phillips At last. Mwandingi Petrus Bring the cup home guys, we are behind you. Good luck! Haulyondjaba Lusia T Keep winning guys.... Omake. Simson Gaweseb Mr Coach the nation is behind you, well done. Trust in God. Matheus Twoh Malute Big Thnkx to u guys. Keep tht up. Lets be th best. Monicca Nicca Bravo... Brave warriors kp it up! All the best. Frieda Sukona Uanongovandu Ndjoze Our team our hearts. Lets all hope da best for our boys. Fikameni Shilongo Well done vakwetu. Kenda Mululu Wish all the best for brave worries especially to our coach.... Wow. Kallo Ysterkat Mathewis Ag brave warriors is weak y making noise as if they r in afcon final cosafa is nothing how many years past without qualify fo afcon c’mon my pple get real we r still behind. Maya Paul Shikongo Keep it up plzzz, I thnk u wil mak it against Botsna next tym. Demo S Jive Thts my boys nice one we are nt dne ok shw me more my boys. Michelle Hamann I am happy to be a Namibian... Love u guys. Ngatu Tjambari Well done boys job well done! Paulus Sheya Thts great gys keep it up. Hbk Rizzy Uulenga Omakee. Cecil Desmond Marais That’s it guys we’re getting there. Luv it! Jannet Nampadhi Keep it up Nam. John Nakare Maruta Keep it up guys dnt give up we are wathing u live with full suporting here at sea cgtlns guys keep up pls. Shivalox Andrex God blessed!
Kalipi Dallaz Can u keep the name of our country up high by keeping doing that plc guys. Mike Brabizzah Shimpanda Now ar all like my boys my team but if we loose than they talk bad abt th team sme dnt even watch th games js now tht thy heard tht th team is winning mxiiium. Aunty Mirjam Omake, wel done My Namibian team, Omake. Julia Amutenya Big ups. Brave Warriors! Reminding me during the time of 90s when they used to do their thing and made us very proud that time. Cap off for you. Tangos Ikwambi HB Brave wariors all day long. Proud footballer of my country will make it out there! Festus Sego Imanuel Pule keep on winning my boys. We lv u. Iyambo Ithete Gooooo.... Braaaveeee, Goooooo... We love uuu Braaaveeee!! Zambwe Richard Thank you bois very much we r happy naw Namibian Dexlumpam Shiinda Wow job well done u made us proud guys to be who we are! Uheua Quete U make lfe more zen hppy guys. Manase Matalaza Good work. Inamugadhimbwa Klaudia Thnx, shalulile! Wel done nkelo! Andrew Amukwaya Gud job. Lex Nanhapo Am a men with a strong heart bt tears was droping out of my eyes. History s coming back.. mannetti kanalelo n the team you r the Namibians best of the bests. More-sea Mosie Haitembu Thumb to numbr7, he is vry fast like a blk mamba... keep on it. Manetti thank fr ur well ordered. Jossy Baber I like it guys do that agin. Iklazo Ike We will go with it. Be strong guy’s dnt get to much pressure from your opponent. Anderson Nesta Thnx brave warior. Paulus Natangwe T-boy Weldne gents, im mre thn apriciat it. Salom Sammy Awesme guys keep up th gu2 work. Nanah Samuel U are the true warriors of our nation, well done guys and keep it up. mwaahhh to all of u. Paxa Bantwan Well done. Rico Kakolol Junia Um learning 2 thnk yu guys 4 try so hrd, keep pushng alwys. Nellago Shipombo That’s a great job by our players. Congiats! Fina No Damara Amuindo Sooooooo prouddddd of youuu, keep it up guys. Handssssss. Cassava Paules Make no mistake to change tht squart. Thts is th best pick. Fillemon Filix Yakula Congraturation brave wories u jst bring back our 98 glory is job welldone. Shaun-b Matengene Thnx gus real, i wsh u all th bst....! Dux Cent No 7.
Andres Henry Nambinga Nxa Namibian kao... well done. Jason Martha Nduuvundi Proudly Namibia. Mc Nekongo @Team Namibia Gabriel Heinze Nekongo Viva Namibia! Nangolo Joseph Congratutions to Namibia Martin Nepando Proud Namibian.
Nuukule Elias Skeleton Moi. Colita Van Rooi Well done Namibia Behrixzon T-jay Anton Team Namibia #bra/ve. Esther Denly Ayeye Namibia ayeye. Mamiecky Ndeshy Twins-sis Job well done! Namibia apenduka.. Thanks coach. Kandaha Indongo Omake congratulations Namibia. Kalumbu Mateus 4 namibian plays!! Keep it up
Masiye Sinka-Mweti Proud Namibian. Erastus Shilongo Be the best my Namibians.
Narrenwecker in Swakopmund Saturday: Today after 2pm Swakopmund belonged to the Elves of Küska 2015 - the Swakopmunder Karneval - on what is called, Narrenwecker day... The Küska celebrates 30 years this year. Chris Engels Ahhh this brings back many wonderfull memomries of when I lived in Walvis. HAVE A WONDERFULL TIME, PROST.
Jaunita Tjivahe Ewald Mxm I missd out eish my home is enyjin live. Sharlene Bussel Pragtige scenery love it!
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Die Here het my gestuur om dié wat moedeloos is op te beur, om aan te kondig dat die dag gekom het dat Hy eer gee in plaas van smart, blydskap in plaas van hartseer. Jesaja 61: 1-3
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Fetus in vullisdrom
namib times was op die toneel toe die polisie ‘n babafetus verwyder het uit ‘n vullisdrom in 9de straat in Walvisbaai voor ‘n woonstelblok. Dit is gevind deur iemand wat in die vullisdrom rondgekrap het. Penny Lee Malmoerin Lüderitz Vroumense as julle nie die babas wil he nie, kom sit dit voor my deur, niemand sal weet nie. Hier is baie mense wat babas soek asb. Soms dreig die pa die meisies met die dood of maybe is sy siek of mal, verkrag, gehuman traffic, of net plein harteloos, mens weet nooit, iemand sal moet 'n
plek skep waar babas gelos kan word as omstandighefe te erg is. Sandra Theron Wanneer gaan dit end! Asb al die hulpose mamma’s daar buite ons is daar vir julle ASB! Susan Wilken Ja nee ek stem saam as jy nie 'n baba in die wêreld wil bring tref voorsorg. Daar is so baie mense wat bitter
graag kinders wil hê en nie kan kry nie. Asb as jy dan in die moeiliheid beland bring dan daai mensie in die wêreld en gee hom/ haar vir ouers wat hulle graag wil hê en sal waardeer. Diere gooi nie eers hulle kleintjies weg nie. So asb dink twee keer voor jy dit doen dit is 'n lewe wat deur God gegee word vir jou.
Quinzell van Wyk So sad. Wish they can just turn to people 4 help. Some are desperate to have those Lil angels. May God help those mummies that dnt know what they doing. Mandy Morkel Og dis bad.Da is so baie wat so graag wil 'n baba hê. Dan word babas in as drome ge gooi. Dis regtig hard. Zupha Candice Nicole
Camm Shame. Roland Mutini Wow! Its worse nw dumpng a baby. Sheen Firstlady Christiaan Wat gn aan met die coast se vroumense deesdae. Hilma YaSem Nkelo Og please we need prayers... this not a joke anymore ernstg!
Langstrand Botsing
Een man is ernstig beseer in ‘n botsing tussen twee voertuie by die Langstrand-afrit, ongeveer 15 kilometer van Swakopmund af. Mariette Brand Sjoe! daarom is pad reëls soooooo belangrik! Kom dit na mensies asb! Dink ook hulle sal meer strenger moet optree op hierdie pad, nie net een verkeersman daar plaas nie, maar sommer ‘n klomp! My man was ook die 20/05/2015 net na 7 op die pad. Mense ry soos varke op daai pad... hulle worry net nie. Almal is skuldig aan dit almal! Hier is die ‘’photo’’ wat my man geneem het die
aand net na 7. Weet nou nie wat die lorry wou doen nie, maar dit is ook gevaarlik! Harms Schrader Wishing all parties involved speedy recovery. My question though is what is happening to the promised construction of a double lane between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund? namib times you’ve reported last year that the Road Authority of Namibia will start with the construction in 2015.could you kindly do
a follow up on this so said road upgrade. Thank you. Alexandra Miquela Hoe ry n onbeskofte mens? Antoinette Rall Eagleton Erro Nutal Why shoud we speak Afrikaans.. Rina Liebenberg Die hoeveelste ongeluk op daai spesifieke afdraai in n kort tydjie? Taxi’s veral stop net waar hulle wil om mense op en af te laai daar en motors wat van Swakop se kant kom kyk hoe vinnig hulle daar
verby kan jaag. Ek byt altyd op my tande as ek daar wil afdraai terwyl ek wag vir verkeer van voor verby te kom. Mutatee Mengo To put traffic lights wil help to control the movement of traffics at that T-Junction at Langstrand/LONGBEACH. Tienie Brits Hulle moet die pad tussen Swakop en Walvis ‘n naam gee, iets soos “High Way For Clowns.” In Afrikaans iets
soos: “Pad vir Narre” of “Pad vir Hansworse.” Andreas Maischatz.And yesterday again. A Silver Porsche, N1978W overtook a Truck on the Swk Bridge, and me on the turn over the white line, in the still 60 km zone, driving like a maniac. The worst is, when I pointed out to them that there is a white line, they showed me a finger, that I should mind my own business, threatening me.
Nampol Constable dies after roadblock accident A female police officer, who was hit by a car on Sunday, succumed to her injuries yesterday morning. The police woman was hit by Delfina Meyer (44), with her vehicle at the roadblock between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund on Sunday night... George van Straten I know Delfina for a very long time and know that she would not deliberately have caused that tragic accident. I sympathise with the officer and Delfina as there is now trauma and stress in both families. No one causes such a death and has no remorse unless they are cold-blooded and she is not. Kindly consider that she may have mitigating circumstances that cause her to be in a condition like that and even if it is against the law it happened. It is easy to point fingers. Not so easy to understand the whole situation. Take time to consider both camps before damning someone. We are supposed to be a race of compassionate humans. Are we really? Lezelle Laubscher We should not judge for we were not present and we
know not what happened. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the deceased as well as with the family of the accused. Both families are suffering. We have all made mistakes and we have all made the wrong descision so we are in no position to judge over others. I know an innocent life has been lost and it is a real tragedy. We all have to answer to God one day. Rather pray for all those involved and suffering. Ewald Meyer May God be with FINA and the officer’s family. Jenny Mynhardt Alle *roadblocks* MOET HELDER UITSTAAN. NEON UITRUSTINGS DRA.NIE NET N TIPE ONDERBAAITJIE NIE. HUL MOET GLOEI. INDIE DONKERTE. DIT SAL SOVEEL VEILIGER WEES VIR
MENSE WAT SAANS WERK MOET DOEN. Mario Steenkamp Ai shame, ek het sondag nog vir die roadblock koue coke gevat. R.I.P officer Jenny Mynhardt SOLANK AS WAT DRANK OP DIE AARDE IS. SAL ONS GEREELD ONGELUKKE HÊ...SAL ONS GEREELD LEES VAN MENSE WAT DRINK EN BESTUUR SPYT KOM ALTYD TE LAAT.... ELKE MENS... BESLUIT OF HUL WIL KANSE VAT OM TE DRINK EN DIT IS 'N OU DING DAT MENSE NIE ONS LAND SE WETTE GEHOORSAAM IS NIE... DIE GEVOLGE IS DAT VELE ONSKULDIGE MENSE AL GESTERF HET...VERAL OP ONS PAAIE WAT VEROORSAAK IS DEUR DRINK EN BESTUUR! EK IS TEEN DRINK EN BESTUUR..
IS JY?Ek weet net. TYD IS KOSBAAR op die aarde. Hoekom maak ons nie maar die beste van alles nie. Indien die dame geen drank ingehad het nie. Glo ek sy moes nie weg gery het nie.. maar wel uitgespring het om persoon te probeur help... dit sou wys dat dit perongeluk was. Maar my gebede gaan uit aan almal wat deel is vandie gebeure. Dis hartseer. Dis so onodig! Ashlene Jenniker When you get into a car intoxicated its a choice u make! And a very bad one. Despite of all the awareness, warnings and pleadings people still get into their cars intoxicated and therefore become a danger to innocent lives. Yes we all make mistakes and no one is perfect but really people drinking and driving is one of the mistakes one can avoid.
My sincere condolences to the bereaved family of the officer who lost her life. She was someone’s daughter, mother, sister, friend. However cruel this may sound may JUSTICE be served, I have no respect for drunk drivers. Period. Collin Smith How many of you people judging have not driven under the influence? She did not hit the officer deliberately. Wrong place at wrong time. RIP officer and good-luck to Meyer with the consequences. She has learnt a very expensive lesson at the cost of someone’s life. Gebhardt Ausiku Before you judge them see if you’re perfect，just saying! Shayne Vigar That roadblock seriously needs some proper signage and lighting. It’s always been a hazard...
WALVIS BAY * 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. * 30 May: Meat Festival and Canoe Combat at the Lagoon - Walvis Bay. * 30 Mei: Vlooimark aangebied deur Gereformeerde Kerk by MOTH terrein oorkant Woermann Brock. Kontak mev Vermaak by tel 202 020. * 2 Junie: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00 by Bethel Congregational Kerk. * 5 June: Erongo Health Care Clinic in Association with Cancer Association of Namibia presents The Moulin Rouge Charity Event at the Walvis Bay Town Hall at 18:00. * 5 June: Poetic Healing presents - Eto! Jy sal nie glo nie at Ninos's Pizzeria, Walvis Bay at 18:30 for 19:00. Entrance Free. * 10 June: M.O.T.H. AGM in Shellhole at Moth Centre at 19:00. * 26 June: Donkey Derby at Town Hall. * 26 June: Narraville Primary School Talent Show at School Hall. * 27 Junie: Huis Palms Basaar by Huis Palms Gronde 10:00. * 3 July: Narraville Primary School Mystery Walk. * 7 Julie: Interkerklike Gebedskring biduur om 09:00 by Harvest Time Community Church. * 8 July: M.O.T.H. monthly meeting in Shellhole at 19:00. * 11 July: Wreath laying ceremony at M.O.T.H. Monument Usakos at 11:00. * 12 July: Delville Wood Remembrance Church Parade.
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.
HENTIES BAY * 6 June: Tea Party at the Henties Golf Club from 10:00. Contact Hannah Cronje - 081 297 9677.
ART EXHIBITIONS * Every Saturday: Open Air Arts Exhibition at the Mole next to Tennis courts in Swakopmund. Oil paintings - weather permitting. * Permanent Collection: Woermann Haus Gallery in Bismarck Street. Fine collection of the Swakopmund Arts Association’s “South West Masters’’ and contemporary Namibian art works. Open Mondays to Saturdays 10:00 - 12:00 and 15:00 - 17:00. * Swakopmund Museum: Open daily, including Sundays 10:00 - 17:00. * Sam Cohen Library: Monday to Friday: 08:00 13:00/15:00 - 17:00 and the second Saturday per month 09:00 - 13:00. * Die Galerie, Walvis Bay: Exhibition of Namibian and South African Artists. Gallery Hours: Monday Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00. Saturday 08:30 - 12:30.
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Narrenwecker for K端ska 2015
On Saturday after 2pm Swakopmund belonged to the Elves of K端ska 2015 - the Swakopmunder Karneval - on what is called, Narrenwecker day... The K端ska celebrates 30 years this year, and will be celebrated under the Theme: 30 Jahre K端ska: Mit der Swakopmunder Mafia, from 1927 June.
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LC's Models
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New Look Search 2015
LC’s Models hosted the competition ‘New Look Search 2015’ on Saturday night. Eight finalists Anzelize Godfrey, Jean-Marie van Heerden, Ruda Britzze, Tamlyn Mostert, Shaunelle Britz, Sidney Taylor, Azelle Nortier and Violet Geldenhuys were chosen in December in Swakopmund and had to wow the judges with their looks, confidence and style, and promotion skills. The winner will be LC’s Models new face for the year 2015. The top three were chosen, and Jean-Marie Van Heerden was third, runner-up was Sidney Tylor and the winner was Anzelize Godfrey. Since 2011, 25 of LC’s Models in Namibia were sent to Europe to further their career.
AJ & Joline
Megan & Jeandre
(Fltr) Jean-Marie, 3rd place, Anzelize 1st place and Sidney 2nd place
Simone & Cornet
Simone & Shakira
Stephanie
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Berenice
Stephanie
Shakira
Tamlyn
Anzelize
Violet
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NOTICES NOTICES ACCOUNTING COURSES SWAKOPMUND – WALVIS BAY – WINDHOEK Hands on practical and computer based accounting courses are available three times per week (two hours each) in the morning or afternoon for the duration of one month, including evening and weekend classes. New courses start at the beginning of each calendar month. Students will be taught on the: Sage One Accounting by Sage Pastel accounting package. Courses are lectured on-site, in modern new class rooms fitted with laptops, an over-head projector, small cafeteria, etc. Classes are limited to 10 students so that individual attention is assured by the lecturer as well as up to two assistants (depending on the nature of the course offered). Qualifying and successful students will receive a certificate and if so requested may possibly be placed with external clients via Namibia Recruitment Agencies, alternatively and possibly be offered employment at Seelenbinder Consulting, a firm focussing on accounting, tax, payrolls, business consulting, due diligence, internal audit, mergers and acquisitions and competition board submissions. Costs: N$11,500 including VAT. Payment plans are available for qualifying students at N$1,150.00 per month for a period of twelve months. Terms and conditions apply. Central Enrolment Office: Joyce at 064 40 66 73 Information: www.seelenbinderconsulting.com Email: joyce.e@seelenbinderconsulting.com NAMIBIA SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING a division of SEELENBINDER CONSULTING
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REZONING APPLICATION CONSENT APPLICATION WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME REZONING: Single Residential to Local Business with consent for a restaurant LOCATION: Erf 14 Atlantic Street TOWNSHIP: Walvis Bay In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to Rezone Erf 14 from Single Residential to Local Business with consent to open a Restaurant. Plans may be inspected/particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Room 101, Civic Centre, Walvis Bay, Nangolo Mbumba Drive. Any person having any objection to the approval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager: Roads and Building Control (Town Planning), Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay, and the undersigned, in writing, not later than 9 June 2015. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Bruce Stewart, Town Planner, PO Box 2095, Walvis Bay, (064) 280 772
REZONING APPLICATION WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME REZONING: Single Residential and General Residential to Local Business LOCATION: Erf 3494 and R555 Sam Nujoma Avenue TOWNSHIP: Walvis Bay In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to Rezone Erf 3494 and R555 from Single Residential and General Residential to Local Business. Plans may be inspected/particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Room 101, Civic Centre, Walvis Bay, Nangolo Mbumba Drive. Any person having any objection to the approval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager: Roads and Building Control (Town Planning), Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay, and the undersigned, in writing, not later than 9 June 2015. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT Bruce Stewart, Town Planner, PO Box 2095, Walvis Bay, (064) 280 772
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Get your life back Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Thursday at 18:30 at the Roman Catholic Church Swakopmund. Al Anon meetings for the family of alcoholics are run at the same time.
Contact: 081 606 7743 CONSENT USE APPLICATION IN TERMS OF THE WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE APPLICATION NOTICE SED Consultancy hereby gives notice to all Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) that an application will be resubmitted to the Environmental Commissioner in terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations: Environmental Management Act, 2007 (Act No. 7 of 2007) for the following: Project Nature/Description: Environmental Scoping Report & Environmental Management Plan for the Construction of a !Nara Seeds Storage Facility - to be utilized by !Nara Harvesters to store and sell !Nara seeds Project Location: Rooibank in Utuseb Project Proponent: Erongo Regional Council Project Beneficiary: Topnaar Traditional Authority Public Meeting: At the Rooibank Church, Thursday, 28 May 2015, 11:00 (AM) Registration of I&APs and submission of comments: All I&APs are hereby invited to register, request and submit their comments and suggestions on the Draft Report & Plan in writing via email on or before 29 May 2015 to: Nangula Amutenya–Amatsi and or Annastasia Naiteta Tel:+264 (0) 81 2024059 and or +264 (0) 81 4702394 Email: nangula.a@gmail.com and or annanaiteta@gmail.com
No.9 Fin Street P. O. Box 1676 Walvis Bay Namibia
Tel: +264 64 270 700 Fax: +264 64 204179
FREDDIE FISH PROCESSORS (PTY) LTD AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
VACANCY – HYDRAULIC FITTER We seek to employ a HYDRAULIC FITTER. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups as envisaged by the company's Affirmative Action Plan. The successful candidate will preferably posess the following experience and qualification:
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Recognised Fitter / or relevant Qualification 2 - 3 years' experience on fishing vessel's Hydraulic Systems General fitting; maintenance of Hydraulic systems Installations Namibian Citizen Code BE driver's license
Possess the following skills:
· Able to work under pressure and able to work according to time limits · Be a team leader and able to work without continuous supervision Willing to work overtime when the need arises. The position reports to the Fleet Manager. In return we offer a market-related remuneration package as well as pension and medical aid benefits. The closing date is 5 June 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no documents will be returned. Detailed CV's can be forwarded to: The H R Department Freddie Fish Processors (Pty) Ltd P. O. Box 1676 Walvis Bay Tel.: 064 - 270700 Fax: 064 -204179 E-mail: luzaine@freddiefishpro.com
Consent-Use Application for an Accommodation Establishment (Bed and Breakfast/Self Catering) on erf 16 Walvis Bay, KR Thomas Street, Lagoon. In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect/establish an Accommodation Establishment (Bed and Breakfast/Self Catering) for a maximum of 3-rooms within the existing dwelling house on the site. Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Room 101, Civic Centre, Walvis Bay. Any person having any objection to the approval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager: Roads and Building Control (Town Planning), Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay, and the undersigned, in writing, not later than 16 June 2015. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT Bruce Stewart, Town Planner, P O Box 2095, Walvis Bay, (064) 280770
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Walvis Bay Sole & Exclusive Mandate Spacious 160m² 3 bed, 1 ½ bath townhouses. A rare find at N$ 895 000-00 each! Claudia 0816051984 SOLE & EXCLUSIVE MANDATE JANNA'S COURT Luxurious double storey 3 bed, 2 bath City apartments with dressing room, garage, balcony lounge, Sitting room & kitchen. Not to be missed – only 2 left!! N$ 1 620 000-00 Claudia 0816051984 P.A.M TREE VILLAS SOLE & EXCLUSIVE MANDATE 205 Free-standing houses located 5km from the Walvis Bay City Centre On the road to Swakopmund. Choose your own design & plot! Selling from N$ 615 000-00. Claudia 0816051984 Walvis Bay Weighbridge SOLE & EXCLUSIVE MANDATE Prime Warehouses for sale! Ranging from 165 – 412m² Selling from N$ 1 492 500-00 Don't hesitate! Call Now! Claudia 081 605 1984 USAKOS PLOT 4SALE 28 hectar plot with 1 main house consisting of 5 bedrooms, 2bathrooms, lounge, big kitchen, tv room, pantry, 4 air conditioners and 2 big stoops. Plus 2 outside buildings, servants courters, 3 bore wholes and the plot borders on the khan river. The sale will include a small tipper truck, furniture and animals. Selling price N$3,000,000.00 non negotiable. for more information Please contact: 081 146 9646 USAKOS PLOT TE KOOP 28 hektar plot met huis wat bestaan uit 5 slaapkamers, 2 bad kamers, sitkamer, tv kamer, groot kombuis, n spens, 4 lug verkoelers en 2 groot stoepe. Plus 2 buite geboue, werkers huis, 3 boor gate en die plot grens aan die khan rivier. Die verkoop sluit in n klein tipper lorrie, meubels and diere. verkoops prys is N$3,000,000.00 glad nie onderhandelbaar nie. vir meer informasie Kontak asseblief: 081 146 9646
ELEGANCIA INVESTMENT CC Arandis for sale 7 bedroomed house Rental N$ 7 000.00 p/m N$ 370 000.00 Narraville 4 bedrooms, kitchen / lounge, study. Plus Bachelor flats with rental income N$ 6 000.00 p/m N$ 130 000 00.00 Narraville 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen / lounge, garage and boundary wall. N$ 880 000 Longbeach Fully furnished two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/lounge, braai, tanderm garage. N$ 1 million. Contact: 081 866 9480
Contact Remax for all your property needs! Our friendly agents standing by whether you are selling or buying. Give us a call! Ongwediva 065 238 342 / 0812792525 Swakopmund 064 464 033 / 081 870 9950 Walvis Bay 064 212 440 / 081 605 1984
TE HUUR Roeder Str 1 - Swakop: 1 slaapkamer met stort en toilet enKombuis. Water en ligte ingelsuit. Geyser werk met gas. N$3000.00p/m waarborg bedrag betaalbaar. Kontak: 081 429 2790 ROOM TO RENT Swakop - Tamariskia: Ceramic tiles, cupboards. sharing bathroom and kitchen. N$2200.00p/m Water incl, prepaid electricity. No deposit required. 1 Bedroom and open plan kitchen, shower. Ceramic tiles and cupboards. N$3000.00p/m W/L Incl. No deposit required. Contact: 081 247 5283 081 122 4682 HOUSE TO RENT Tamariskia - Swakop: 3 Bedroom house, no garage. W/L Incl. N$8500.00 + deposit. Klaas: 081 320 2007 Yolanda: 081 248 9044 TWO FLATS TO RENT: New, Erf 4572/33 Omugulumbashe Circle Street, Kuisebmond 1 bedroom, open plan kitchen, with its own toilet, shower, car parking place available. N$ 2 500.00 p/m Water incl. Electricity excl. Deposit: N$ 1 500.00 Available immediately Contact: 081 202 2171 081 789 3544 081 286 2506
LONGBEACH EVERYTHING YOU TOUCH …. Awesome kitchen with marble tops, huge open plan living with balcony and sea view, Huge fire place, indoor BBQ, 3 bed and double garage. GOGGA 0818709950 SWAKOPMUND RETIRE IN PEACE Spacious 1 bed apartment In safe retirement centre, Open plan kitchen/living, Balcony. N$ 680 000-00 GOGGA 0818709950 LONGBEACH WALK TO THE BEACH Neat 3 bed apartment With 2 bath, open plan Kitchen/living and double garage. GOGGA 0818709950 SWAKOPMUND SUPER AWESOME!! Brand new 4 bed house, 2 full bath, TV room, Entertainment area with Indoor BBQ, Breath taking kitchen, huge scullery, double garage. N$2.550.000-00 GOGGA 0818709950 1 bedroom fully furnished apartment for lease from 29 May Situated centrally in Swakopmnd, Stadt Mitte complex - above Spur Very secure underground parking security - cctv monitoring Very close to most shopping centres / restaurants Ideal for single person or couple Lease amount is N$ 5800 pm exl w/e Please contact me on 0814224885 if you are interested EMMA NANGOLO KAMATOTO: Long beach 2 bedroom, fully furnished apartment, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, lounge, tanderm garage. N$ 6 500.00 p/m Meersig 4 bedroom house, 3 bathrooms, big lounge, double garage plus a flat N$ 12 000.00 p/m N$ 2.2 million Flats to rent in Kuisebmond Bachelor rooms N$ 2 000.00 p/m Contact: 081 122 8067 TO RENT Oletweni - Swakop: 1 Bedroom flat, bathroom, mini kitchen with BIC, lounge and no garage. Rent N$3000 + deposit. W/L Incl. No pets. Preferably for a person with sober habits. Contact: 081 673 2664
House to let Swakopmund: A Spacious three bedroom house to let with Double garage 1 & ½ bathrooms very big kitchen and Sitting room, build in Cupboards and fixed outside braai. N$ 9 000.00 per month + Deposit, excluding water and electricity. Contact: 0812423494 to arrange an appointment to view To let: Central Walvis Bay. one bedroom flat with garage, spacious living room, kitchen, bathroom. Water & Electricity excluded. Very secure. Rent is N$ 3900.00 + Deposit Available: 1 June 2015 Contact: Taimi at 064207997. email: accounts@ultratravel.ne t HOUSE TO RENT: 2 Bedrooms (BIC), 2 bathrooms, kitchen (BIC & Stove), lounge, NO GARAGE, New NHE Houses, Mondesa, SWAKOPMUND. Monthly rental fee N$ 4 200.00 & deposit N$ 4 200.00, water inclusive & prepaid Electricity. Call 0812372304. TO RENT: Bachelors flat to rent in Hermes, Walvis Bay Unfurnished W/L incl. Single person. N$ 1 000.00 p/m Contact: 081 228 1338 TO RENT: Available immediately 1x bedroom flat. W/E incl. Alarm system. No garage. N$ 4 500.00 p/m Fairways, Walvis Bay Contact: 081 147 7626 TO RENT Kuisebmund - Walvis: 3 Bedroom house, main bedroom with BIC, 2 bathrooms, open plan kitchen with Bic, lounge and garage. Rent N$4500 + deposit. W/L Excl. Contact: 081 673 2664 TO LET 1 Bedroom Flat, open kitchen and lounge, bathroom with Garage at Haus Helios, Secure complex in Town. Monthly Rent N$3650.00, excluding water with pre-paid electricity. Contact Maria @ 081 143 7222
LOLO PARK Storage Units 081 247 6525 Grand Ave Industrial Area Walvis Bay
WANTED NEW DEVELOPMENT MONDESA! IMBA VILLAGE Phase 1 selling now! 2 Bed, 1 Bath 62.2m² unit with open plan & garage N$ 668 900.00 VINOTHAN: 0811289388 IYANDA COURT – ARANDIS PHASE ONE SOLD OUT! 2 BED, 1 BATH HOUSE WITH OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LIVING AREA. OUTSIDE BBQ & PARKING AREA. SAFE & SECURE COMPLEX. N$ 445 000-00 Gogga 0818709950 Vinothan 0811289388 SELLING YOUR HOME?? Get the price you want. No negotiating with buyers. No agent commissions. RENTING YOUR HOME?? Get the price you want. No negotiating with tenants. No agent commissions. Contact: 081 673 2664 GESOEK: Private cash buyer 2/3 slaapkamer huis, met ‘n woonstel met 2 slaapkamer. Die woonstel met rolstoel vriendlik wees. Kontak: 067 231 560 081 306 7161 Email: omega-rc@iway.na WANTED: Urgently looking for a 3 bedroom house in Vineta, Price: N$5500 – N$6000. OR in Tamariskia N$5000 – N$5500. For end of May. Contact 0813604081.
WALVIS BAY - LAGOON 2 x Bachelor's flats with garage in safe complex. Within walking distance from the lagoon! N$ 645 000-00 each. Joey 0812780518
TO LET HENTIES BAY Long term renting. Outbuilding very nice flat, fully furnished. For one or two people. Car port outside "Braai " deposit payable. Please no pets. Monthly Rent N$ 2900. Contact 064 500908 or 0812747060
Are you out of CASH CASH CASH???? Then look no further, bring your Gold or Silver to us and we will give you instant cash on the spot. We buy Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins and Diamonds. We operate in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Henties Bay and Arandis. Contact me on 081 344 3794 081 315 9178
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FOR SALE: 3x Continental Tyres 255/70 R16 6-7mm thread. N$800.00each Contact: 081 308 1792 FOR SALE: 1x Whirlpool heavy duty washing machine N$850.00 1x Kalvinator automatic washing machine latest model N$850.00 2x Coil-springs Toyota landcruiser N$450-set 1x Front bumper new shape silver fits Toyota Hilux N$350.00 3x Fishing rods various sizes good condition N$250.00each 32x Neon lights 3,4,5 foot brand new with bulbs N$150.00each 2x Good year wrangler tires 235/65/17 it has 60% tread N$450.00each 2x Defy 600 SSU stainless steel oven, HUB & extractor fan N$1850.00 each just like new Plumbing and building suppliers at 50% discount. Contact: 081 567 4522
We Buy and Sell anything of Value for Cash
$$$$$$$$$ You can borrow Cash against any item of Value at our Pawn Shop
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HOUSEHOLD/ FURNITURE This 'n That We buy and sell second hand & new furniture and household appliances. We offer good moeny on qaulity. Sam Nujoma Town Sqaure. La Paloma Building Walvis Bay. Els 081 255 5809 Lawrence 081 324 1285
GARDENING FOR SALE Fan Palms for sale, Big and small, And planted. Also Garden designs and Irrigation. Palm and tree removal, 40kg Cow manure bags delivered. Call Gunther 081 63 86 300
NOTICES DOLPHIN RUGBY CLUB EXTRA ORDINARY MEETING: We hereby invite all Players, Ex-players, Community members & Interested parties to attend this very important meeting: Date: 01 June 2015 Time: 19h00 Venue: Swakopmund Secondary School (SSS) Contact Rathan: 081 603 9111 NOTE: On Saturday 30 May 2015 there will be live country music and barbeque N$ 50.00 per person at the Lagoon Restaurant and Bar ( At the Lagoon Chalets). Bring your family and friends and come and enjoy the day with us. Kids can enjoy the park, while the parents can enjoy their day while watching their kids. Please book in advance and pay at the Lagoon Restaurant and Bar. Call Linda: 081 242 7467 all hours
TRAINING SCHOOL OF BEAUTY: Swakopmund & Walvis: Eyelash training @ N$1000.00 with starter kit Nails training @ N$1200.00 with starter kit Registration fee N$200.00 2 Months pay-off method available. We sell nails and eyelash products. (gels, UV lamps. eyelashes, topcoats, etc) Contact: 081 574 7600
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XtravaGanZa! 30 May 2015 @ 10h00 MUST NOT BE MISSED! 130 Sixth street W/Bay Cars, trucks, trailers, furniture, Office Furniture, 6m & 12m shipping containers, 12m Reefer, 2nd hand building material & much much more. bayauctioneers@gmail.com
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EDUCATION JJ's Care Centre Daycare facility for children of all ages. Monday - Friday 7am - 5:15pm Also offering: -Aftercare -Homework assistance -Private tutoring for Grade 1-12 -Speech therapy We also specialise in educating special needs children. Walvis Bay Kim 081 479 0725
CLASSES SERVICES
POPEYS DAY CARE + EXTRA CLASSES We offer extra homework classes Monday to Thursdays We also take care of babies and toddlers of all ages. We also offer night time child sitting only Wednesday and Fridays. Please feel free to phone Charmaine Gelderblom 081 341 3833
CLASSES BEATACCMATH
EXTRA CLASSES!! High School Accounting and Maths GET THAT HEAD START RESULTS DON’T LIE PROUDLY NAMIBIAN Narraville, Walvis Bay 081 497 2195 beataccmath@gmail.com
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2GETHER CONSTRUCTION CC t/a A. Nghiyavala Trading Enterprises CC, REG No. CC/2012/95 We do the following: Bricklaying ( Building Construction) Plumbing work Ceiling work Tiling work Tiling work & interlocking Painting work Carpentry (BIC) Contact us: 081 148 9348 081 280 6249
AFTERNOON CLASSES: Afternoon classes for grades 2 up to 12. All subjects included. We aim to transform average students into academic stars. Lessons to be conducted at Shalom Church in Mondesa. Experienced and Expert teachers in control. Helen Makura: 081 420 5889
SERVICES
HAIR Sanah Brazillian hair boutique specialize in 100 % virgin Brazilian hair: 10 inch N$ 1 450.00 12 inch N$ 1 650.00 14 inch N$ 1 750.00 16 inch N$ 1 950.00 18 inch N$ 2 050.00 20 inch N$ 2 300.00 22 inch N$ 2 500.00 24 inch N$ 2 650.00 26 inch N$ 2 800.00 28 inch N$ 3 000.00 30 inch N$ 3 200.00 Cash or lay - bye only Flexi rod and Argon products available We are at Namport Call or visit 081 233 2893
DO YOU NEED HELP SETTING UP A BUSINESS? Contact JFA Investments today for all you business needs. We can assist with compiling · A Business Profile · Business Plan · CC Registration · Financial Statements · Letterheads and Business Cards Call Anzelle at 081 128 4990 for fast and efficient service
FLIPPERS Swimming School Swakopmund Learn to Swim 18 months to Adults Babies in Jacuzzi Mon – Thurs & Saturdays Groups & 1 on 1 Mariëtta 081 363 3723 flipperssc@gmail.com
Maid Services Full Maids � Part time Maids � Once off Maids Are you looking for someone that can do? � Domestic Cleaning � Look after your kids while you at work � Do your grocery shopping � Do your laundry � And many more �
Call or e-mail for more information coastaldialamaid@ gmail.com A TO Z CLEANING SERVICES WE OFFER: Daily / Weekly / Monthly Yearly Contracts For Offices / Buildings / Shops /Shopping malls // Factories/Accessible windows / Ablution Blocks / Body Corporates Etc. Contact Mr Coenie Brand Tel 081 129 7988 Office 205 036 Mail:ops@atozcleaning.c om.na
DOCTOR MARTHA MATSHIMO Kruie dokter. Help met siektes en al die probleme. Kontak: 081 719 9493 SERVICES: Affordable and reliable transport offered. We do office and household furniture removal in Walvis Bay and from Walvis Bay to Swakopmund and from Swakopmund to Walvis Bay. Contact Lawrence 0813542084
BUDGET CLEANERS: We offer once off cleaning for Lounge suites Carpets/Rugs Matrasses Loose chairs Machine scrub tiles Descale/Steam clean bathrooms / ablution blocks Accessible windows Exterior spray cleaning And much more!!! Contact Mrs Jenny Brand Tel 081 148 5036 Office 220 382 Mail: budget@iway.na All cleaning procedures done under supervision
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TRADITIONAL DOCTOR DR CHISALE “The Old Man” From Malawi Specializing in various problems and diseases... Lost lovers to come back within 4 days Protection of houses and bodies from witchcraft Removal of any type of bad luck Complicated court cases Binding your lover, to be yours only Boosting your business Passing examinations Promotion at work Win big contracts Not to be asked to pay debts or accounts To become pregnant To have more power during sex All types of diseases To become pregnant and many more Come and see wonderful miracles happening in your life and you will never regret Phone Doctor Chisalo “The Old man” 081 726 2834
Roof repairs & Home renovations By the Austrian Master builder, Plumbing and Electrical work, No job to small, modern Bathrooms, Swimming Pools, Electric perimeter security, Four layer painting work, with 8 year roof Repair and painting guarantees. Samsung Air conditioning Installer. Call Gunther anytime, 081 63 86 300
TRADITIONAL DOCTOR - PHIRI: Powerful doctor with spiritual powers. helps with witchcraft problems, helps remove evils, tokolosh. Helps diseases. Pregnancy problems. Brings back your lost lovers, Marriages, Court cases, Penis enlargement, Business booster, Customer attraction, protection of property. revenge and send back the witches to the owners. Call Dr Phiri: 081 716 4758
Handyman in Walvisbaai. Installering van alarm, garage motors en hek motors, elektriese fence, small renovations incl, tiling, painting en plumbing, elekrisiteit For any quotes phone 081 247 4467 081 682 6126
CONTRACT MANAGER COMMERSIAL SITE WALVIS BAY ROYAL SERVE CLEANING PTY LTD Namibia requires experienced Contract Managers With previous experience within the Commercial industry. Duties include client satisfaction; control of direct expenses; IR & manpower develop; management of staff; maintain a high standard of performance and image of the Company and implementation ISO 9001 quality systems. Bidvest Managed Solutions peter.besser@bidvestsolutio ns.co.za
OFFICE & HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE REMOVAL SPECIALISTS In NamibiaHousehold & Office. Mobile: 0814093522 email: neilnkt@iway.na
Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning For effective cleaning please call Lida Coastal Hygiene for a free quote The Chem-Dry method: Stays clean longer, Dry Faster, Healthier, No bad odours Treat your carpets! Please book to avoid disappointment. Tel 064 209 292 E-mail: admin2@lida.com.na
PRODEL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS:
For all your renovations and construction needs with personal attention. Call for a free quote JOHANN STEYN 081 128 0848.
TRADITIONAL DOCTOR: He helps with different types of problems such as court cases, love affairs, marriage problems, weak erection for men, vagina tightness, house problems. All types of STDs but not with Aids. Headaches, pain, chest pain, changing of bad luck, spiritual, Job problems, business improvement, any type of good luck. Never give up your lifeyour Doctor is there for you. Call DOCTOR MOYO 081 339 5913 House Number 471 Mandume Yandemfayo Str Mondesa Swakopmund.
VEETRUS DRIVING SCHOOL N$ 80 p/h BOOK NOW!! Peter: 081 121 8787 081 208 7388 Valery: 081 486 1462
PRINCE ABEY: My name is Shantel from Walvis Bay, my boyfriend left us for another woman in 2013 without support for me and the children. When I visited Prince Abey my boyfriend called me on the third day and apologised for leaving us. We are planning to get married soon. You can visit Prince Abey for Pregnancy problems, lost lover, enlargements, evil spirits, attract customers, court cases etc. Contact Prince: 081 736 3678 ELECTRICAL & GENERAL MAINTENANCE DOMESTIC & INDUSTRIAL eg@mtcmobil.com.na 081 261 4499 J.A Barnard 6m containers to rent Phone Karin / Chandre / Nicole 064 209 166 Transport shuttle offered for workers from Swakopmund to Walvis Bay on a daily basis. 900 p/m. Pick up at home, drop off at work and vice versa. Tel: 0812486704 TRADITIONAL DOCTOR: Dr. S Jeke (The Best). Bad Luck - Luck Muti Love Problems - Marriage to keep your lover just for yourself - Work problems Promotions - To get tenders and to boost your business - People don’t want to pay you back Pregnancy Problems Protection of Farms, Houses, Cars and Animals - Sexual transmitted sickness - all sickness Asthma, BP - Remove tokoloshi from bodies, houses - Men’s power sexuality - Spiritual doctors in need of more spiritual powers, etc. House Nr.(79) 3191D Fiskaal Street, Tutaleni Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay. Cell: 081 303 3149..
VACANCIES A well-established construction company based in Swakopmund have a permanent skilled level vacancy available for a Quantity Surveyor. Minimum Requirements: - Must have Minimum of 5 years' experience of this trade in building industry - Matric with relevant degree (preferably Quantity Surveyor qualification) - Must have working knowledge of WinQS (preferably also Dimension X and CCS Candy) - Able to work under extreme pressure - Able to follow orders and work as part of a team Responsibilities: - Cost estimation - New and remeasurement of Bills of quantities - Tenders and Quotation - Management of variations and changes - Subcontractor management and valuations (Domestic and Labour only) - Procurement assistance and good knowledge of building materials - Valuations and Final accounts - Project cost management and reporting - General QS related tasks Salary negotiable on experience and skill level. Applicants must qualify in all of the above. E-mail cv to hannelie@hefergroup.com or fax to 064-406155.
VACANCY SCHOOL OF BEAUTY: Is looking for a parttime nail technician trainer for Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. Contact: 081 574 7600 Vakature Soek twee dames om huise te verkoop in Swakopmund. Opleiding sal verskaf word. Ivan: 081 127 1668
Erongo Axis Security CC We are looking for young and dynamic personnel as Armed Response Officers and an Alarm Technician. Must have previous experience. E-Mail: opsmanager@security.com.na / easwvb@gmail.com Erongo Axis Security Building, Hage Geingob Street Vacancy: Debtors and Administrative Clerk Dynamic Company in Walvis Bay looking for a Debtors and Administrative Clerk. Please e-mail your CV and a copy of your ID to hr.walvisbay@gmail. com Closing date: 30 May 2015 Workshop welder Trailer manufacture with references Needed in Swakopmund, Call 081 5580558 We needed Bricklayers and plasters SWK Call:081-6386300 handyman1@iway.na VACANCY: Alleta’s Uniform & Sportswear 2 x seamstresses Contact: 064 202 555 ARTS & CRAFT SHOP: Is looking for a Sales Lady. - Must be bilingual: English and Afrikaans. - Must be trustworthy and reliable. Applicants can deliver Cv’s at: TRIBES TRADING next to MR Price in Woermann Brock Mall Swakopmund Preferably 35 years old and up. To start a.s.ap
SITUATION WANTED Ek is opsoek na werk vir Maandae tot Vrydae en Saterdae. Ek kan onmiddelik begin werk. In Swakopmund of Langstrand. Kontak: 081 211 2303
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Saterdag, 30 Mei 2015 08:00 by die huis 09:00 vanuit St Petrus Rooms Katolieke Kerk, Narraville
Sy laat haar man, 6 kinders, 1 suster, 1 skoondogter, 13 kleinkinders, 1 agterkleinkind, familie en vriende agter Navrae: Bakkieman - 081 425 0458/ Caroline - 081 203 1347/Brigitte - 081 129 8565
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Pennypinchers supports NAKU Pennypinchers at Ongwediva on Thursday handed over bags and golf T-shirts worth N$40 000 to the Namibia Karate Union (NAKU).
The bags and T-shirts are for 73 karateka who will participate in the African Union Sports Council Region Five Karate Championships. The event takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa on 29 and 30 May. The building material outlet also donated N$15 000 to vulnerable athletes who are members of the local Oshakati Karate Club. The company in 2013 sponsored T-shirts worth N$12 000 for the NAKU national team that participated in the Zone Six Games held in Namibia that year. This is the second time Pennypinchers sponsors the national karate team, while it has been supporting the Oshakati Karate Club for the past five years. “We are proud to be associated with a business such as Pennypinchers in Ongwediva. Sport in this country needs funding from both internal and external sources,” NAKU president Cornelius D'Alton said in a media statement issued on Thursday. The new NAKU national coach, Freddy Mwiya told NAMPA shortly after receiving the sponsorship on Thursday that his athletes have trained hard and are ready to assume their rightful place amongst the karate nations in Africa. The karate team leaves for Johannesburg today. NAMPA
Annual Old Mutual Victory Race Series launched
The 15th Old Mutual Victory Races Series was officially launched in Windhoek on bigger every year. “These contributions Friday. Speaking at the launch, Old Mutual's Corporate Tr a n s f o r m a t i o n Consultant Revonia Kahivere said an investment of N$750 000 has been made towards this year's series. Another investment of N$12 000 has also been made for study bursaries. Kahivere said Old Mutual has over the past 15 years contributed nearly
N$5 million towards the annual road running event. “Our commitment has not only made it possible for thousands of Namibians to enjoy the sheer exhilaration of running in a beautiful country, but it has also made it possible for Namibian athletes to compete outside the country,” she said. She said the Coca-Cola beverage company, which is partnering with Old
Mutual for the ninth time, has made a contribution of soft drinks and promotional items valued at N$60 000, while Marathon Sugar donated items valued at N$55 000 and N$ 40 000 towards prize money for the junior category. Business Connexion funded two laptops to the value of N$12 000, which will be allocated to the school and paralympic asso-
ciations with the highest entries in Oshakati and Keetmanshoop. Welwitschia Travel donated N$5 000 towards printing race numbers, while Solution Worx contributed one photocopy machine valued at N$12 000 for the school with the highest number of entries. Kahivere, however, called on other companies to also come on board to make the annual event
open up the opportunity for more schools to compete in different categories and overall encourage greater participation to increase c ommunity spirit and support,” she stated. The four major races will take place in Keetmanshoop on 6 June; Swakopmund on 27 June; Oshakati on 11 July and on 1 August in Windhoek for the final race of the 2015 series. Entry forms will be avail-
Old Mutual Group Corporate Transformation Consultant Revonia Kahivere (Photo by:Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA able on the Old Mutual website and schools. The due date for entries will be the day
before each race, and no entries will be accepted on the day of the race. NAMPA
Motor racing-Monaco will make Hamilton stronger, says Hakkinen By Alan Baldwin
the Finn, who overcame his own share of race setbacks, told Reuters. "You have to learn and analyse everything that has happened, and get stronger and better."
Hakkinen, champion MONACO, May 25 (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton can turn with McLaren in Monaco misery into a Canadian celebration because every 1998 and 1999, setback makes you stronger, according to retired double knows all about that world champion Mika Hakkinen. from bitter experience. At the 1999 will be his motijust start getting "'I'm going to win Italian Grand Prix, the next one'. That vation. You cannot depressed about it," he sobbed in bushes by the side of the track after making a basic error and crashing out while leading. In Spain in 2001, the Finn suffered one of the cruellest blows when his McLaren's engine blew on the last lap while he was coasting to victory. "All these things that happen in motor racing or in life, they make you stronger because you learn from those things. It's just very hard in the position you are sitting, in the racing car, when everyone Mercedes Formula One drivers Nico Rosberg (C) of Germany and Lewis Hamilton (R) of Britain celebrate on the is staring at you," podium with Ferrari Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel (L) of Germany after the Monaco Grand Prix in Monaco on said Hakkinen. May 24. REUTERS/Robert Pratta TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
"Millions of fans looking at it and asking why? It's hard to be a driver sitting there and have to answer these questions. "But you have to go on, you have to go flat out. You have to build up your confidence in-side more and challenge the next grand prix. There's a long way to go in the sea-son. And Monaco is an example that anything can happen." Sunday's race had a Hamilton victory written all over it. He was fastest in practice, qualified on pole and led from the start by a comfortable margin until the safety car came out near the end. While others stayed out, the Briton came in for fresh tyres in
what turned out to be a needless stop. He finished third. Mercedes motorsport head Toto Wolff apologised for the error but said Hamilton, whose championship lead over team mate and race winner Nico Rosberg was halved to 10 points, would fight back at the next race, the seventh of the season, in Montreal. "He has such mental strength and is on a roll. It must be very sore to lose that one, because it was his to win. I have no doubt he will recover as quickly as he always did," said the Austrian. (Editing by John O'Brien) N A M P A / REUTERS
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National Archery Championships
The 8th annual Namibian National Archery Championship took place in Tsumeb the weekend of 16-17 May. The event, which was hosted by Tsumeb Archery Club and sponsored by the Archery Association of Namibia, had a total of 32 participants, including two archers from South Africa. The first day was plagued with unexpected strong winds, making the competition all the more challenging. The 1440 Round had very good results in the compound division, with Johann Viljoen from South Africa, shooting a total of 354/360 on the 30m distance and Ilana Malan from Namibia shot 353/360 in her 30m round. These were the highest scores for the day. In the recurve division, Xander Reddig shot a very good 334/360 on the 30m round, with Adrian Grobler (331/360) and CF Brandt (328/360) shooting good scores as well. The results for the 1440 Round are as follows:
On Sunday the wind also played a major factor in the scores, but the archers were better prepared for the stronger winds than on Saturday. The competition on Sunday consisted of a 720 Round with eliminations and mixed team events. The mixed recurve teams of Xander & Quinn Reddig and Paul Grobler & CF Brandt provided excitement as the competition had to be decided on a one arrow shootout. The more experienced Xander Reddig guided his younger sister through the competition, handling the pressure and clinching the Gold with his last arrow. The compound mixed teams were an absolute pleasure for the spectators, with the more experienced Ilana Malan guiding Heinrich Joubert, who shot his very first Nationals. The team of Babette Taljaard and Hendre van Eeden proved to be up to the task and clinched Gold. The results were as follows:
The Archery Association of Namibia's National Champions for 2015 are as follow:
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Coastal Cycling Adventure weekend! The start of the Marathon
The marathon cyclists riding into the heart of the desert
One of the many obstacles of the Cross Country Track
The Cross Country Track
Leandrea Louw The Coastal Cycling Club hosted a series of exciting cycling events in Walvis Bay on Saturday and Sunday. The weekend started with a cross country race, which is an obstacle course, which was at the Rooibank Reservoir, outside Walvis Bay. This was a timed race, with three categories starting at 8:30 followed by a 10:30 start and the main event at 12:30, with the serious riders competing for a podium spot. Only one injury was reported at this event. The track was designed and constructed by Coastal Cycling Club's very own, Klaus Freilingsdorf. The results were: Elite men: 1st place: Heinrich Krohne, 2nd place: Danzel de Koe and 3rd place: Norbert Meyer Junior Ladies: 1st place: Steffanie Grossman Elite Woman: 1st place: Hester Prins Junior Men: 1st place: Herbert Peters, 2nd place: Michael Pekalsi, 3rd place: Armin Schommarz and 4th place Joshua Scherer. Grand Master Men: 1st place: Thomas Soutschka and 2nd place: Justin Ellis Master Men: 1st place: Stefan Bohlke, 2nd place: Frank Snyman, 3rd place: Volker Trubenbach, 4th place: Johann Liebenberg, 5th place: Rolf Adrian, 6th place: Adriaan Van Niekerk, 7th place: Christo Le Roux, 8th place: Kai Nolte, 9th place: Thomas Raith, 10th place: Horst Heimstadt and 11th place: Jan Laubscher. Master Women: 1st place: Mandy Husamen, 2nd place: Gisela Noci, 3rd place: Kerstin Klei and 4th place: Sigi Bassingthwaighte Rhino: 1st place: Titus Koen, 2nd place: Tony Bassingthwaighthe and 3rd place: Volker Engling Sub Vet Men: 1st place: Louis Prins, 2nd place: Clayton Viljoen, 3rd place: Gerhard Fourie, 4th place: Frederick Van Greunen, 5th place: Craig Williams and 6th place: Paul J Opperman Sub Vet Women: 1st place: Maike Bochert Veteran Men: 1st place: Ian Grassow, 2nd place: Hans Du Toit, 3rd place: Adrian De La Harpe, 4th place: Hilko Marschall. 5th place: Arno Kok, 6th place: Klaus Frielingsdorf, and 7th place: Brian Key Veteran Women: 1st place: Elanor Grassow, 2nd place: Lee-Anne Palmhert and 3rd place: Gudrun Marschall. Sport Men: 1st place: Hanso Diehl, 2nd place: Raul Feuntes Milani, 3rd place: Giovannie Baumann, 4th place: Kai Grossmann, 5th place: Eugene Louw, 6th place: Gordon Allison, 7th place: Dewald Van Helsdingen, 8th place: Penda Amadhila, 9th place: Mornay Du Toit, 10th place: Richard Swartbooi, 11th lace: Riann Albertus and 12th place: Anco Baard. Sport Ladies: 1st place: Gesa Kock, 2nd place: Melanie Allen and 3rd place: Michellle Le Roux U/16 Boys: 1st place: Marcel Holtz, 2nd place: Charl Du Plooy, 3rd place: Nicolaas Swart, 4th place: Denzel Amunjera and 5th place: Schalk van der Merwe. U/14 Boys: 1st place: Divan Du Plooy, 2nd place: Dieter Koen and 3rd place: Passana Batsaluo U/12 Boys: 1st place: Reto Sell, 2nd place: Ricco Seebach, 3rd place: Ralf Klein, 4th place: Ethan L'Estrange, and 5th place: Begran Jensen U/12 Girls: 1st place: Nicole Gruhn U/10 Boys: 1st place: Kevin Lowe, 2nd place: Rico Steinfurth, 3rd place: Vahid Diehl, 4th place: Carl-Phillip Herrmann and 5th place: Marshall Klein U/10 Girls: 1st place: Thea Frielingsdorf and 2nd place: Jacques Beukes On Sunday the Coastal Cycling Club hosted a 35 and 70 kilometer marathon, with the finish and start at the XC Reservoir in Walvis Bay. There were 54 cyclists who participated in this marathon, and 12 cyclists who participated in the 70 kilometer marathon. Everyone who participated, praised the impeccable way in which the cycling events were organised. Photos by Leandrea Louw and Coastal Cycling Club Facebook Page Two riders crossing - Cross Country Track
Marcell Holtz - u16 winner
Heinrich Krohn - Elite Men Winner
Herbert Peters - Juniro Men winner
Danny Beukes, Coastal Cycling Club, at a water point during the Marathon
Herbert Peters and Marcell Holtz were the first two to cross the finish line of the 70 km marathon
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The two winners, Anna Amutoko and Leonard Namupala with Joseph Mundjindi, MTC Manager of Sponsorship and Promotions
And they are off!
NDF-athletes champions of the Dr Sam Nujoma Marathon Leandrea Louw
Anna Amutoka and Leonard Namupala, both from the NDF Team, took home the title of Ladies’ National Champion and Men’s National Champion respectively, at the annual Dr. Sam Nujoma Marathon which took place on Saturday in Swakopmund. Athletics legend, Frank Fredericks, also attended this occasion.
Anna crossing the finish line
About 88 participants registered for the 21 kilometers and 145 participants registered for the 10 kilometers, although not everyone who registered took part in the marathon. The oldest female participant was Linda Erasmus (56) and the oldest man was George Mukuaga (62). He gave namib times a brief insight into where it all started. “If I remember correctly I started running in 1978, my first competition being the Rössing Marathon. I was also the first one to win the ‘The Great Train’ marathon, which is all the way from Windhoek to Aris, and that was roughly between the years 1982 – 1983.
It was also the first year they hosted that marathon.” George Mukuaga is originally from Arandis. The youngest girl to participate in the marathon was Giselia Kandunda (12) and the youngest boy was Marthin Kasinga, also 12 years of age. Ruben Gowaseb represented Special Olympics Namibia. Peter Wilson, coach of Gowaseb, said that Ruben competing in the marathon was to keep in shape. “Ruben is busy training for the Special Olympics World Games which will take place in Los Angeles, in July. He improved his personal best with the half marathon, of 1:36, to 1:27:18”. We wish Ruben all the best.
The marathon also served as a training session for five Walvis Bay citizens who will tackle the Comrades Marathon - the world’s oldest and largest ultramarathon, run over a distance of approximately 90 km between the capital of the Kwazulu-Natal Province of South Africa, Pietermaritzburg, and the coastal city of Durban, next weekend. The five citizens are Gerhard Snyders, Hendrik Kabooi, Johnny van Niekerk, Pieter Greef and Werner Bachmann. This year the race is an “UP race”, starting at the City Hall in Durban and finishing at The Oval Cricket Stadium in Pietermaritzburg Joseph Mundjindi, MTC manager of sponsorships and promotions was thankful for the presence of both athletic legends, Frank Fredericks and Luketz Swartbooi. “In future, we would like to extend this marathon to other regions such as the Northern and Southern Regions. We would also like more veterans to take part in this marathon, but I’m happy with the turn-out of the participants.” Mundjindi, also made a call to other companies to get more involved in sport, especially with young athletes at an earlier stage, to nurture the upcoming talent Namibia has. Although the marathon
brought forth numerous positives, there were a few organisational hicups. A trusted source said that the organisers, Swakop Striders, only had about a week-and-a-half to organise the marathon. During the 10 kilometer marathon, a marshal failed to direct the first runner approaching. He was supposed to go through the gate at the back of the Swakopmnd Stadium, to continue on the route, and to complete the fulltrack to the finishing line. However, he took another route, and his runner-up took the correct route. The first-runner then took a shortcut across the field. But, according to IAAF rules, taking a shortcut during a marathon, constituted an automatic disqualification. The NDF Team Manager of the runner who had taken the shortcut, Frans Hosea, agreed that what had happened could be seen as an automatic disqualification. “My opinion, is that the participants should always listen to the briefing that is concluded before the race, where the routes to be taken, are clearly stipulated. This exact situation had happened last year at the Telecom Marathon, where the guys were directed on a different route, and where a total of four or five guys were disqual-
The five Comrades Marathon participants
ified for taking a shortcut. This should be an eye opener for Namibian long-distance racing. Runners should guard against making mistakes such as these.” But in this specific case, after a lengthy verbal battle between the members of the NDF Team and the hosts, the Swakop Striders, they came to a decision. According to Alna Similo, President of Athletics Namibia (AN), she couldn’t talk to the media on what they had decided, but the members of the NDF Team are seemingly given the chance to appeal the decision. Frans Hosea, team manager of the NDF says they will indeed appeal the decision. After a waiting period of almost two hours the results were announced as follows: 10 Kilometer marathon: Masters Ladies: 1st place: Ulla Burd, 2nd place: Louise Lenders and 3rd place: Maria Abrahams. Masters Men: 1st place: Hennie Van Nikerk and 2nd place: Johan Lenders Junior Ladies: 1st place: Selma Makali, 2nd place: Aune Kangumbe and 3rd place: Cesilia Kalemo Junior Men: 1st place: Thomas Shingwedha, 2nd place: Johannes Mwahanga and 3rd place: John Japuire Open Ladies: 1st place:
Hanri Landers, 2nd place: Ndeshinana Ekandjo and 3d place: Santi Eshikile 21 Kilometers (Half-marathon) Veteran Ladies: Sigielinde Gontes, 2nd place: Linda Erasmus and 3rd place: Anja Kreiner Veteran Men: 1st place: David Salomo, 2nd place: Jerobeam Amunyoko, 3rd place: Kristof Ndunga and 4th place: Luketz Swartbooi Junior Ladies: 1st place: Mechtible Mukerenge, 2nd place: Adelia Fernandu and 3rd place: Rosa Mudumbi Junior Men: 1st place: Johannes Muyenga, 2nd place: Sakaria Tangeni, 3rd place: Mesag Namwele and 4th place: Simon Paulus Open Ladies: 1st place: Anna Amutoko, 2nd place: Alina Armas, 3rd place: Lavinia Haitope, 4th place: Otillie Aimwata, 5th place: Winnie Makupuki and 6th place: Stefanie Theron Open Men: 1st place: Leonard Nampala, 2nd place: Uveninwa Kuugangwelwa, 3rd place: Mynhardt Kavanini, 4th place: Simon Shipinganwa, 5th place: Frans Hosea and 6th place: Shifatoka Sakaria The Ladies National Champion was Anna Amutoka and the Men’s National Champion was Leonard Namupala. The prize money amounted to N$75 900.