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SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 6830 FRIDAY 13 DECEMBER 2019 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net
inside Also 5th consecutive term for Risto Kapenda re-elected Clean air Mayor of Arandis fifth time Alderman Wilfried at Walvis Bay
priority in Erongo
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Front f.l.t.r.: Cllr Irja Iipinge the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Risto Kapenda the Mayor of Arandis and Cllr Erriekki Kapiye the Chairperson of the Management Committee. Standing: Cllr Cecilie //Hoabes, Cllr Onesmus Mangundu, Cllr Rudolfine Geises and Cllr Tuhafeni Jairus.
Sharlien Tjambari Clr Risto Kapenda was elected the mayor of Arandis for the fifth consecutive term on Monday. Under the watch of Kapenda Arandis has been making strides to attract investment from outside and to grow the town's economy which is traditionally linked to the uranium mining industry. Continues on page 2
Seasoned local authority politician, Alderman Immanuel Wilfried also took the reins as mayor of Walvis Bay for the fifth consecutive term on Wednesday. The mayor thanked the various quarters who supported his re-election and expressed resolve to continue to strengthen Walvis Bay local authority to stay ahead of the challenges facing the town. Walvis Bay has received a clean audit from the Auditor-General – a sign the town's finances are prudently spent and that priority spending remains key. Continues on page 2
Victims of the Fishrot: hundreds of jobless fishermen to be “absorbed” into fishing industry
Team Namibia sounds the alarm
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Namibia's acting fisheries minister Albert Kawana invited all trade unions in the country to a meeting with him in Windhoek on Tuesday, presumably to provide the practical way forward for the reemployment of hundreds of fishing industry workers who lost their jobs in the so-called Fishrot scandal.
The acting fisheries minister Albert Kawana’s first public appearance at Walvis Bay, since his appointment in this capacity by President Hage Geingob. Also the AttorneyGeneral of Namibia, Albert Kawana has been tasked by Namibia’s Head of State to probe the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources and the fishing industry to root out all possible avenues for corruption and nepotism
The scandal allegedly involved taking fish quotas away from fishing companies like Namsov and giving it to a foreign fishing company in exchange for bribes. Up to N$120 million in bribes have allegedly been paid to former fisheries Minister Bernhard Esau and five others by the Icelandic seafood company Sanjeri International. In exchange for the bribes, Sanjeri International allegedly received horse mackerel quotas taken away from Namsov. When Namsov crashed out of business as a result, hundreds of workers lost their jobs. In a meeting with these betrayed fishing industry workers on Monday, the Acting Minister of Fisheries, Dr. Albert Kawana, said a way would be worked out for these workers to be re-employed as a matter of urgency. That would involve releasing some fishing quotas in order to prevent the lay-off
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Risto Kapenda re-elected Mayor of Arandis fifth time
Also 5th consecutive terms for Alderman Wilfried at Walvis Bay
Continued from page 1 Arandis originally only served the Rössing mine, but the booming uranium mining industry broadened the opportunity to serve all the uranium mines either currently operating in the area, which is currently under maintenance and care pending the improvement of the uranium market price and mines under development. In addition to this, Arandis in its recently launched strategic plan also included a logistics park, data centres and food manufacturers as growth opportunities for Arandis. It is envisaged to create 2 500 jobs through these growth initiatives. The election of office bearers took place on Monday at council's chambers and the presiding officer was magistrate Nelao Brown. Irja Iipinge was re-elected as Deputy Mayor and Erikkie Kapiye remains as the Chairperson of the Management Committee. The other council members are: Onesmus Mangundu, Cecilie //Hoabes, Rudolfine Geises and Tuhafeni Jairus. In his address following his re-election, Clr Kapenda re-emphasised his commitment to grow and maintain Arandis' conducive business- and investment environment. “I am convinced that as a result of this approach, we as a Council has managed to secure investors' confidence. It is evident from other localities that where there are conflicts, no investor will have an interest to invest”. “We have heard the cry of the youth”, Mayor Kapenda said, echoing the words of President Hage Geingob after the recent disappointing performance of the Swapo Party of Namibia in the Presidential and National Assembly Elections. In Arandis Constituency, Swapo attracted 2 330 of the votes for the National Assembly against the opposition parties which combined attracted 2 538 votes. Erongo not only overshadowed Swapo in the National Assembly Elections, but also the Presidential Elections where the majority of votes went to independent Presidential candidate, Dr Panduleni Ithula.
Continued from page 1 The mayor's full address follows: “I consider it a remarkable honour to serve a fifth term as mayor of this outstanding place called Walvis Bay. I can only assume, and humbly so, that the continued confidence invested in me by my colleagues is as a result of a return on that investment. I could only do that, however, with their precious support and guidance since 2015. Therefore, from the bottom of my heart I thank you, fellow Councillors, for giving me another opportunity to lead the affairs of our beloved city. I am confident that the remainder of our term in office will be regarded as the peak of our success in terms of advancing the socio-economic prospects of Walvis Bay. Every now and again we need to emphasise the fact that this is a well-run municipality, and the authenticity of that has been widely affirmed nationally, and even internationally. One such affirmation has again been the fact that we have received another qualified audit report from the Auditor-General. Our funds are spent wisely and prudently, but also noticeably on projects which justify the costs. We provide regular feedback to our residents and will again highlight the many developments which have characterised – and will continue to shape the economic and social progress of Walvis Bay – at the appropriate platforms during the course of next year. The responsibilities attached to the position of Mayor, or Councillor, are not taken lightly by any of us. I also realise that as an individual I will not succeed to fulfil any of the expectations without the support of the SWAPO Party, my fellow Councillors and the municipal administration under the guidance of the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Muronga Haingura. Furthermore, I will always remain grateful to my immediate family for their support and sacrifices; and the entire community of Walvis Bay for giving us the authority to make the best possible decisions on their behalf. My appreciation goes to all of you. With your backing, I gladly accept the opportunity to serve as your Mayor again. Together we look forward to a very constructive 2020. Finally, a word of appreciation is also extended to Magistrate Nikolaidis for presiding over this ceremony and making sure that the legal requirements are met for us to fulfil our duties”.
Victims of the Fishrot: Continued from page 1 currently employed fishing industry workers and also accommodating these unemployed fishermen in the industry. This quota for jobs measure will be kept in place until March next year when new fishing rights will be issued. This time round, careful scrutiny of rights applicants will take place as the days are over where fishing rights and quotas are dished out along with political standing and only reserved for the elite. In mid-November when the Fishrot scandal surfaced, President Hage Geingob summonsed fisheries minister Bernhard Esau to State House to explain the allegations against him. Also present was the then justice minister Sackey Shangala whom too is implicated. In the meeting both Ministers tendered their resignations with immediate effect. Days later they were arrested and along with four other co-accused, among others Esau's son-in-law is in custody awaiting 20 February next year when they will launch a formal bail application. President Geingob appointed Dr Kawana as the Acting fisheries minister and also issued a directive the fishing industry be probed to close all loopholes for corruption and nepotism. In the wake of these developments in the fishing industry, the Namibian public overwhelmingly reacted against corruption. Apart from peaceful protests, probably the most decisive action of all was the Swapo Party of Namibia losing its two thirds majority in the National Assembly during the 27 November Presidential and National Assembly Elections. Equally the elections also saw Dr Geingob's popularity falling from 88 % in 2014 to 55 % in 2019. The private sector in the fishing industry also spoke out in the wake of the Fishrot, making calls for the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources to consult with the industry, industry fishing associations and also the trade unions when developing policies. Most important also, to develop a platform where fishing rights and fish quotas can be linked to a natural person or persons by means of a simple inquiry and do away with the nominee system whereby people can nominate a person to own shares or interests in a judicial person (company or close corporation) on such person's behalf.
Muggings on the increase at Swakopmund We are currently experiencing a sudden increase of people being mugged in Swakopmund, even during broad daylight. Please try to be with a friend or group of people when walking in town. Do not display cellphones or any other valuables, as it attracts snatchers. Be vigilant – look around you. You will often spot people near you acting suspicious. If you spot suspicious behavior, move away from such person or persons without delay. Always try get closer to other people. In the event of a mugging, memorize as many as possible features of the suspect – cloths, hair style, shoes, tattoos, jewelry, like watches, etc. Stay calm - your belongings can always be replaced but not your life.
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Transnamib Looks At Automa- Air quality in the region high on MME's agenda tion To Improve Its Business Isaac Chikosi
Like many other industries, the transport and logistics industry derives great benefit in terms of improved efficiencies created by advancements in technologies. Fitting to its new business strategy, TransNamib is assessing its current systems and processes. Speaking at the 11th Annual Transport and Logistics workshop earlier this month, TransNamib's Executive for Technology and Innovation, Logan Fransman, explained that the rail operator is currently researching prospective signaling technologies that could be considered to improve operational efficiencies at TransNamib. One of the signaling systems the company is looking into, involves onboard computing systems and beacons that link up with base stations in order to transmit freight information. This would enable the rail operator to provide customers with real time information on cargo movement. Incorporated in this system is the limited movement authority, which is a safety tool that assists to prevent train on train collisions by notifying the train to slow down if another train is detected in front of it. Discussing maintenance systems, Mr Fransman explained that geo-fencing software, a location-based service to detect the geographical location of trains, in conjunction with a break status monitoring system, can be used to quickly detect break downs. “This is a crucial tool for TransNamib, if you consider its aged fleet of locos”, explains Mr Fransman.
Vision technology, he further explained, is another maintenance option that scans the railway tracks to detect discrepancies and maintenance-related matters, which would inform the rail operator which sections of the track to proceed carefully on. With the constant introduction of improved and new technologies, there are innovative systems that can be deployed for every area of operation. As the person heading the technology and innovation team, Mr Fransman is tasked to ensure that TransNamib uses new technologies to obtain their goal of improved efficiencies. As a show of TransNamib's commitment to embracing innovation, Mr Fransman noted that the company is currently testing an autonomous vehicle which clears sand off tracks. The vehicle is being tested on the railway line in the south of Namibia, where the sand regularly blows over the tracks causing significant time delays. “When employed correctly, automation can substantially improve organisational efficiency and performance”. The executive urged both students and industry present, to look at some of these disruptive innovative ways and invited them to approach the national rail operator with ideas to improve its services.
A natural scene from Erongo - air quality is critical, not only for the health of the Region’s inhabitants but also to preserve all natural systems in Namibia
The Namibian Uranium Institute hosted an Advanced Air Quality Management Study presentation in Swakopmund on Friday last week. The presentation was part of the Strategic Environmental Management Plan (SEMP) air quality update developed by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) for the uranium industry in the region. The presentation was facilitated by Norwel Mwananawa from the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Geological Survey of Namibia. The Air Quality Management Plan for mines within the Erongo Region sets clear air quality objectives and strategies to monitor and measure dust levels in the region. As part of this plan, an ambient monitoring network was established at the end of 2016 to measure dust and radon levels in the air. The aim of the monitoring network was to determine the current levels of dust pollution and radon in locations where people reside. The data collected was then used to identify the main contributing sources and to establish practicable ambient air quality guidelines. According to Mwananawa, monitoring stations were set up Walvis Bay, Arandis, Henties Bay and Jakkalswater. With regards to the particulate matter concentrations in the air, data collected over 26 months showed elevated PM concentrations at Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. The lowest concentration was recorded at Henties Bay. The ambient radon concentration was also measured at Walvis Bay and Swakopmund revealing the public exposure dose to be 0.1mSv/a and 0.2mSv/a respectively.
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Walvis Bay Court Report
Court Swakopmund Court Report Regional Court Deneven Owos-Oab (23), Stephanus Hevita (26), appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 23 April 2020 for continuation of trial. The accused are on bail of N$5 000 each. David Maswabi (36), appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 23 September 2020 for plea and trial. The accused is on bail of N$4 000. Magistrate Court Gregory Kavita (23), a 15-year-old boy, appeared on a charge of possession of a firearm without a license. The matter was postponed to 22 January 2020 for juvenile screening. Gregory Kavita is on bail of N$2 000 while the 15-year-old boy was released in care of a guardian. Morne Samuels (19), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 2 April 2020 for continuation of trial. The accused is on bail of N$2 000. Junias Haipinge Ndume (35), appeared on a charge of driving with an excessive breath alcohol level. The matter was postponed to 20 January 2020 for judgement. The accused is on bail of N$2 000. Nathan Naobeb (39), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 13 December for bail application. The accused remains in custody. Jacqueline Van Zyl (55), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 30 March for plea and trial. The accused remains in custody. Kephas Jonas (23), appeared on a charge of robbery. The matter was postponed to 16 December for plea. The accused remains in custody. Mike Afrikaner (23), appeared on a
charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 12 February 2020 for further investigation. The accused remains in custody. Delecia Sareses (25), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 20 January 2020 for legal aid. The accused remains in custody. Romano January (30), appeared on a charge of malicious damage to property. The matter was postponed to 9 January 2020 for mental observation. The accused remains in custody. Michael Kwedhi (31), appeared on a charge of driving with an excessive breath alcohol level. The matter was postponed to 21 January 2020 for plea. The accused is on bail of N$8 000. Hituwamata Matheus (32), appeared on a charge of furnishing false information. The matter was postponed to 23 January 2020 for plea. The accused remains in custody. Victorinus Tjombe (43), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 16 December for continuation of bail application. The accused remains in custody. Ricardo Doeseb (24), appeared on charges of assault by threat and indecent assault. The matter was postponed to 5 February 2020 for further investigation. The accused remains in custody. Brenden Kahere (19), appeared on a charge of trespassing. The matter was postponed to 6 April 2020 for trial. The accused is on bail of N$600. Xzepet Mokhatu (18), appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 21 January 2020 for legal representation. The accused remains in custody. Sydney Nanub (26), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 6 April 2020 for plea and trial. The accused is on bail of N$1 000.
Susara Petronella de Wet (65), Fraud (August 2019) The matter was postponed to 27 February 2020. Further investigation. Samuel Simon (44), Drunk driving (November 2019) The accused was found guilty and sentenced. Josua Shitongeni Nekundi (54), Drunk driving (November 2019) A warrant of arrest was issued. The accused is at large. Moses Shiweda (25), Assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm read with the Provisions of the Domestic Violence Act, Act 4 of 2003. (November 2019) The matter was postponed to 28 January 2020. Further investigation (Final Remand). Paulus Paulus (25), Drunk driving (April 2018) The matter was postponed to 28 January 2020. Trial. Fontein Kazonganaga (36), Rape (June 2019) The matter was postponed to 4 February 2020. Legal Aid. Niklaas Bezuidenhoudt (51), Hendrika Ptlinaus (51), Paul Happy Imbili (21), Dealing in drugs (June 2019) The matter was postponed to 4 February 2020. Legal Aid. On warning. Evelyn Geinus (41), Perjury (October 2019) The matter was postponed to 27 January 2020. Further investigation (Final Remand) Junias Shidolo (41), Theft (March 2019) A warrant of arrest was issued. (March 2019) The matter was postponed to 3 February 2020. Trial (Final Remand). Shoopala Gerhard Fillemon (25), Lameck Ndeipanda Konghola (31), Assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm (July 2019) The case was withdrawn against the accused. Underage boy (17), Assault (March 2019) The matter was postponed to 28 January 2020. The case was withdrawn against the accused. Further investigation (Final Remand) Gavinb Swartbooi (30), Failure to pay maintenance (March 2019) The matter was postponed to 4 February 2020. Plea and Trial (Final Remand) Frans Bonna Kwamjukwanya (35), Annelien Kamfer (29), Dealing in drugs and Possession of drugs. The matter was postponed to 6 February 2020. Legal Aid. Underage boy (13), Housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. Acquisition, use, possession, import/Export proceeds of unlawful activities (October 2019) The matter was postponed. Juvenile - pre-trial community service. Robert Mukwena (38), Hunting huntable game (August 2019) The matter was postponed to 30 January 2020. Further investigation (Final Remand). Underage boy (17), Possession of drugs (October 2019) Juvenile – Pre -trial community service. Released in the care of a guardian. Petrus Geiseg (31), Rape (October 2019) The matter was postponed top 4 February 2020. Further investigation. Claasen Irene (32), Dina Hammaslaght (30), Theft, the accused was found guilty and sentenced.
Body of drowning victim recovered Isaac Chikosi
The body of the 11-year-old boy, Prince Samuel Pietersen, who drowned on Sunday has been recovered and positively identified. Chief Inspector Daniel Gurirab confirmed that the body was found by one Andries Johannes van Rooi, north of the Omaruru River mouth on Wednesday morning.
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Team Namibia on corruption Team Namibia, an organisation tirelessly campaigning for the Namibian consumer to buy local and to manufacture locally, expressed grave concern this week over issues directly and negatively impacting the already strained Namibian business environment. As the national voice against corruption grows stronger, Team Namibia in a statement yesterday called upon the Namibian Government to take decisive action against corruption. This follows in the wake of the Fishrot scandal which is widely believed led to the downfall of at least one fishing company, the resultant losses of hundreds of jobs and depriving Namibia of much needed Government revenues to root out poverty and increase development. T h e o rg a n i s a t i o n further stated beyond corruption, a recessionary environment and election fever also impacted negatively on the business environment. Not only were small businesses impacted, but also large corporations, the statement reads. Team Namibia made a number of suggestions as to how these challenges can be overcome. “Team Namibia calls for decisive action to be taken by the Namibian government with regard to tackling corruption. It not only undermines the efforts to secure sustainable economic development, but it is counterproductive to national efforts of poverty eradication and achieving a more equal society, and prosperity for all. Even though all citizen are affected, the poor are bearing the brunt even more. Stealing of national wealth and resources and squandering of tax payers' money, and therefore limited access to effective services for Namibians, undermines every effort to maintain and secure a peaceful and prosperous future for all”, the statement is quoted. Adding in this regard, Team Namibia calls for the following: a) transparency in government must be secured at all times; b) public decisions to be based on fairness and accountability; c) although the value of adhering to
systems, processes and institutions in a democratic society is clearly recognised, every effort should be made by our leadership to ensure that legal processes are sped up;
d) investigations need to take place to determine if and where systems have been manipulated by individuals, networks or organisations for illicit gains. Team Namibia says the
Anti-Corruption Commission must be adequately resourced to carry out its mandate to investigate corruption and bring cases before a competent court. “The Anti-Corruption
Commission must be effectively resourced immediately to speed up all investigations, independently, also in order to address possible negative perceptions of our government and our country, domestically and internationally, to rebuild trust and instill confidence. The statement quotes
Mr Pieter van Niekerk, Chairperson of Team Namibia: “We need to ask ourselves, do we want to be a prosperous nation? High level of uncertainty has a direct impact on consumer spending and business investment. It is critical that immediate and concerted action is taken to resolve some of these
issues. We simply cannot just be bystanders and observe the current developments, we have a responsibility to our children to leave them a nation we can be proud of”.
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Cargo handling in the port of Walvis Bay this weekend
Four container vessels are calling at the port of Walvis Bay over the weekend to load and discharge containerised cargo. In addition a multi-purpose vessel and a general cargo vessel also call. Today the container ship Maersk Cardiff is alongside, followed by JPO Volans on Saturday and Manolis P and Coso Fukuyama on Sunday. The general cargo vessel BBC Zarate and the multi-purpose vessel Golden Karoo is alongside on Monday.
Friday 13 December High Tide: 04:01 Low Tide: 09:48 High Tide: 16:07 Low Tide: 22:10
Sunday 15 December High Tide: 05:21 Low Tide: 11:13 High Tide: 17:32 Low Tide: 23:33
Saturday 14 December High Tide: 04:39 Low Tide: 10:28 High Tide: 16:48 Low Tide: 22:50
Monday 16 December High Tide: 06:07 Low Tide: 12:04 High Tide: 18:22 Low Tide: 00:22
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Sunshine Centre Pizza Day As the Raft Restaurant completed their newly built Pizza Oven in October, they decided to share the moment with the Sunshine Centre in Walvis Bay. This was done in collaboration with the Round Table 36 Walvis Bay.
As part of their social responsibility the Iris Group invited over 100 children spread out through the month of November for an outing at the Raft Restaurant to enjoy the fresh air of the Walvis Bay Lagoon, lovely views and enjoy a variety of different Pizzas which the Raft has to offer. "The Iris Group has formed quite a relationship in the past year with the Round Table 36 Walvis Bay and this was just yet another gesture which came from the management team at the Raft Restaurant and The Iris Hotel. With the Sunshine Centre gratefully accepting the invite, the outings turned out to be a wonderful experience for both the children of the Sunshine Centre as well as the staff from the Iris Group. The Iris Group would like to thank Kraatz Marine, African Marketing, Vintage Rose & Round Table36 Walvis Bay who when heard about the event were glad to partake on the days of the outings.�
Rita Potgieter hands over a certificate of appreciation the to the General Manager of the Raft Restaurant and The Iris Hotel
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Media release
Swakopmunder Musikwoche is ready to entertain the masses Namibian musicians, from diverse backgrounds, have been busy this week preparing for the 54th Swakopmunder Musikwoche's main concert scheduled to take place on Saturday, 14 December at the Namib High school in Swakopmund. Themed, 'Let's go to the Opera', the audience can expect performances from the Grand and Youth Orchestras as well as choral performances. Part of Bank Windhoek's annual Summer Festival, the Swakopmunder Musikwoche was first held in December 1965. Bank Windhoek started supporting the event in 2013. The music festival has grown from its humble beginnings of a meeting of amateur musical enthusiasts in Swakopmund without public performances, into the not too be missed event it is today, attracting both local and foreign participants. “It is one of the world's unique music festivals,” said the Swakopmunder Musikwoche's main organiser, Christiane Berker, who also announced that due to a challenging economic environment, the duration of the festival had to be reduced from ten to six days. “Despite these challenges, we are delighted to inform the public that they can look forward to another spectacular edition. Thanks to Bank Windhoek for making this possible,” said Berker.
Cornelia Von Kerssenbrock, a well-known musical director from Germany, will conduct performances, assisted by two promising Namibian musical directors, Eslon Hindundu and Osmond !Owoseb. Hindundu, will later conduct his own Namibian opera, which he just finished composing. Hendi Krog will direct the Youth Orchestra. Another performance to look forward to is a piece based on the French Revolution. Berker added that Bank Windhoek's sponsorship is important, because without it, the festival would not have been able to stage such shows. “Bank Windhoek has been phenomenal. I am sure the Namibian youth who are and have been part of the Swakopmunder Musikwoche, appreciates this as much as we do,” concluded Berker. The Swakopmunder Musikwoche will also have a free open general rehearsal on Saturday, 14 December from 9:00 to 13:00 at Namib High school. The main concert will be staged at 19:00. Tickets for N$80, which have been selling fast, are available at the German Evangelic Lutheran Church office situated in Otavi Street, Swakop-
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An der Atlantikküste,in der Namibwüste Leseprobe aus Konnys neuem Buch Worte der Woche Anfang Dezember 2019 erschien Konny von Schmettaus historisches Reisebuch in Namibia und Deutschland: Namibia: Entdeckungen, Expeditionen & Geschichten fürs Lagerfeuer. Hier nun eine Leseprobe aus dem 7. Buch der Autorin: “Gone fishing” in Henties Bay: Ich bin dann mal beim Angeln „Bei Meile 61, da biegst du ab, in die kleine Pad zur See; hier liegt der Fischplatz von Sarah de Jaer, an der Westküste von Namibia. Sarah de Jager war so stark wie ein Ochse, mit ihrer Kappe und Khakikluft; wenn ihr sie sehen wollt, kommt zum Fischerfest, wenn der Fisch ihren Angelhaken sucht“. - Dies ist das berühmte Lied über eine Dame, die in dem Fischerstädtchen Henties Bay so erfolgreich beim Angeln war, dass Jan de Wet ein Lied über sie schrieb. Interpretiert wurde dies erfolgreich von Carika Keuzenkamp. Im Jahr 1955, als Sarah de Jager 27 Jahre alt war, kam sie in das kleine Fischernest und wollte nicht akzeptieren, dass sie als Ehefrau und Mutter einfach nur zu Hause sitzen sollte, während die Männer ans Meer gingen, um zu angeln. Sicherlich war sie eine der ersten charakterstarken Frauen in dieser Region, die ihren eigenen Weg ging, obwohl sie Mutter von fünf Kindern war. Man erzählt noch heute, dass sie unermüdlich nach dem besten Angelplatz suchte – und regelmäßig bei Meile 61 nördlich von Henties Bay landete. Die anderen Fischer waren längst nach Hause gegangen, doch Sarah verbrachte die Nächte mit ihrer Angel am Strand. Hier fing sie die größten Kabeljous, wenn sie die Nächte am Strand verbrachte, während die Fischermänner längst
nach Hause gegan-gen waren. Ihr Lieblingsplatz wurde nach ihr benannt, mit “Sarah se Gat”, übersetzt in etwa “Sarahs Angelloch”, der bei den Fischern noch heute zu den beliebtesten Angelstellen zählt. Jeder Angelplatz hat seinen Namen durch besondere Umstände erhalten. Darunter auch Die Walle, Trappies, Predikantsgat, Bakleigat und Winston Wreck. So wurde „Bennie se rooi lorrie“ nach einem kleinen Jungen benannt, der mit seinem Vater oft zum Fischen ging und stets seine kleine rote Lorry (seinen SpielLKW) dabei hatte. Auch Sarahs Kinder und Enkel lieben das Fischen sehr; eine Enkelin ist gar nach ihr benannt und soll ihrer legendären Großmutter sehr ähnlich sehen. Nebenbei bemerkt, erhielt Henties Bay seinen Namen nach Hendrik „Henty“ Stefanus van der Merwe, der während der Jagd auf ein Nashorn für ein amerikanisches Museum nach Trinkwasser suchte und eine Quelle nahe der Bucht entdeckte, wo der Omaruru-Trockenfluss in den Atlantik mündet. Henty gefiel der Platz so sehr, dass er regelmäßig mit Freunden hierher zum Angeln kam und schließlich etablierte sich der Name, indem man zu „Henties seiner Bay“ fuhr. “Lediglich fünf oder sechs Familien lebten 1970 permanent in Henties Bay”, berichtete mir vor Jahren ein ebenso bekannter Geschäftsmann des Ortes, Patrick Eagleton, der von jedem nur “Onkel Patrick” genannt wurde. „Es gab
keine Wasserleitungen und keinen Strom, sondern lediglich ein Hotel, das 1965 errichtet wurde, und ein paar Holzhäuser ohne Fundament, mit Wassertanks auf dem Dach.“ Onkel Patrick gründete die erste Tankstelle mit einer Handpumpe und die erste Bar außerhalb des Hotels, genannt “Mile 50”. Geboren in Windhoek, kam Patrick Eagleton wie viele andere Angelbegeisterte regelmäßig an die Küste und ließ sich schließlich dort nieder. Heute leben in Henties Bay knapp 5000 Menschen aus allen Landesteilen, darunter Hereros, Damaras, gebürtige Briten und Südafrikaner sowie eine Hand voll Deutsche. Während der Hochsaison über Ostern und Weihnachten ist die kleine Stadt schier überfüllt mit Fischern, die ihre Tage am Strand verbringen, mit der Angel in der Hand. Zunehmend wurden weitere Geschäfte gegründet, darunter einige, die lediglich Angelbedarf verkaufen, und andere, die nichts weiter zu tun haben, als die Fahrzeuge passionierter Angler sicher unterzustellen, die wie die Häuser mit einem Schild versehen sind: „Gone Fishing - Ich bin beim Angeln“. Während des Tages wirkt der Ort beinahe verwaist, aber am späten Nachmittag beginnen die Bars und Restaurants sich zu füllen mit malerischen Berichten von der See und den größten Fängen, Legenden und beinahe wahren Geschichten im schönsten Anglerlatein. Bei Livemusik, Shows und Braai (Barbeque) sitzt man mit
sonnenverbrannten Gesichtern und vor Begeisterung strahlenden Augen an der Bar oder am Strand und erfreut sich am farbenfrohen Sonnenuntergang. Jedes Jahr zieht das Fischerfest Tausende von Menschen nach Henties Bay. Nicht nur Namibier aus allen Landesteilen kommen hierher, sondern traditionell auch sehr viele Angler aus Südafrika, um die sagenhafte Atmosphäre zu genießen. Was man vergessen hat, kann man in dem kleinen Ort kaufen, nicht nur Essen und Trinken, sondern Anglerzubehör vom Feinsten und Besten. Aus Outjo und Windhoek, aus dem Norden und Süden sind junge Menschen hierher gezogen, in den beschaulichen Fischerort, dem die Hektik der großen Städte völlig fremd ist und wo jeder es für selbstverständlich hält, dass sich die Welt nur um Angeln und Fischen dreht. Ein junger Mann zieht nach Henties Bay, wo er ein nettes Mädchen heiratet, und sein Bruder zieht gleich nach, um deren Schwester zu heiraten. Ein Priester funktioniert ein berüchtigtes Bordell zum Restaurant um, frei nach dem Motto „Schon Jesus hat Wasser in Wein verwandelt, warum sollte also ein Priester keinen Alkohol servieren“, und ein erfolgreicher Manager lässt den Stress Südafrikas hinter sich, um sich ganz dem wilden Meer und seinen Schätzen zu widmen. Das älteste Hotel am Platz ist „De Duine“, schlichtweg „Die Düne“, und selbst in der Hotelbar sieht man abends kaum Her-
ren in Schlips und Kragen, sondern erfolgreiche und weniger erfolgreiche Angler in Badelatschen und kurzen Hosen. Auch Sportclubs und ein schöner Golfplatz garantieren Unterhaltung, und wer mal nicht stundenlang am Strand angeln will, der kann dies auch vom Boot aus tun. Nichts scheint unmöglich in Henties Bay. Es gibt viele Geschichten zu erzählen, wenn man abends mit Freunden zusammensitzt und den Tag Revue passieren lässt, und mancher denkt nicht daran, das Schild aus dem Fenster zu nehmen, denn morgen ist es wieder so weit: “Gone Fishing – Ich bin dann mal beim Angeln!”
Engellieder Ich ließ meinen Engel lange nicht los, und er verarmte mir in den Armen, und wurde klein, und ich wurde groß: und auf einmal war ich das Erbarmen, und er eine zitternde Bitte bloß. Da hab ich ihm seine Himmel gegeben, – und er ließ mir das Nahe, daraus er entschwand; er lernte das Schweben, ich lernte das Leben, und wir haben langsam einander erkannt . Seit mich mein Engel nicht mehr bewacht, kann er frei seine Flügel entfalten und die Stille der Sterne durchspalten, – denn er muss meiner einsamen Nacht nicht mehr die ängstlichen Hände halten – seit mich mein Engel nicht mehr bewacht. Rainer Maria Rilke (1875 - 1926), eigentlich René Karl Wilhelm Johann Josef Maria Rilke, österreichischer Erzähler und Lyriker; gilt als einer der bedeutendsten Dichter der literarischen Moderne
Bücher, Bücher, Bücher Bis zum 15. Dezember sind Sie täglich einge-
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Diakon der DELK in Swakopmund, Jörg Stammwitz, mit der Jugend der Gemeinde von 14 bis 17 Uhr die beliebten Waffeln zum Verkauf an (natürlich wieder nach dem bewährten Rezept vom Weihnachtsmarkt). Dies ist ein Fundraiser für die Kinder- und Jugendarbeit in der Gemeinde der Deutschen EvangelischLutherischen Kirche.
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An der Atlantikküste,in der Namibwüste Freitag, der 13. - ein Unglückstag? Warum gilt Freitag, der 13. als Unglückstag? Eigentlich ist Freitag, der 13. ein ganz normaler Tag. Trotzdem sind viele Menschen skeptisch, heißt es doch, er bringe Unglück und man müsse sich vorsehen. Was mögen die Gründe für diesen Aberglauben sein? Im 19. Jahrhundert erzählten sich die Menschen, dass der Jünger Judas, der Jesus verriet, zu spät zum letzten Abendmahl erschien und somit die dreizehnte Person am Tisch w a r. A u ß e r d e m glauben Katholiken, dass Jesus an einem Freitag gestorben ist. "Freitag, der 13." ein Datum, das Abergläubische bis heute zusammenzucken lässt. Die Wurzeln des Glaubens, dass dieser Tag nur
Pech bringen kann, reichen viele Jahrhunderte zurück. Sowohl in der Literatur als auch in Filmen taucht das Datum immer wieder als Tag des Unglücks auf. Sei es als Anlass, um einen Horrorfilm noch gruseliger er-scheinen zu lassen, oder als Erklärung für vorausgegangene Unfälle oder Tode. Dabei ist statistisch längst bewiesen, dass dieser spezielle Tag keinen Einfluss auf die
Unfallhäufigkeit hat. Trotzdem verzichten viele Hotels auf die Zimmernummer 13, Flugzeuge haben keine 13. Sitzreihe, und als Hochzeitstermin ist dieser Tag auch mehr als unbeliebt. Laut einer Umfrage haben allerdings nur zehn Prozent aller Deutschen Angst, dass ihnen am Freitag, dem 13. etwas passieren könnte. Überraschend ist die Tatsache, dass es offenbar die 30- bis 39-
Jährigen sind, die am abergläubischsten sind und sich an diesem Kalendertag bewusst vorsichtig verhalten. In vielen Ländern Lateinamerikas und in Spanien sieht man dem Freitag hingegen gelassen entgegen, denn hier gilt "Martes 13", also Dienstag, der 13. als Unglückstag. Das Wort "martes" leitet sich vom römischen Kriegsgott Mars ab. Der Tag steht also im Zeichen des roten Planeten, der Zerstörung, Blut und Gewalt symbolisiert. Für die Angst vor dem Kalendertag Freitag, dem 13. gibt es übrigens auch einen Namen: Paraskevedekatriaphobie. Abgeleitet wird der Begriff von den griechischen Wörtern 'Paraskave' (Freitag) und 'Dekatria'. . www.dw.com/de/war um-gilt-freitag-der13-als-unglückstag/a37121434
Locker vom Hocker Weihnachtsgeschenk!
Liebe Küstenleser! Weihnachten steht vor der Tür. Ich liebe Weihnachten. Auch wenn ich keine fest strukturierte Religionsrichtung vertrete (was nicht bedeutet, dass ich keinen persönlichen Glauben habe!). Trotzdem ist Weihnachten für mich immer die schönste Zeit des Jahres. Wahrscheinlich deshalb, weil ich mit dieser Tradition der weihnachtlichen Festlichkeit aufgewachsen bin. Allerdings gibt es da etwas, das die kusche-
nachtsgeschäft. Völlig verständlich natürlich, aber ist es tatsächlich das, was uns erfüllt, was uns selig und glücklich macht? Geschenke auspacken? Geld für oftmals unnützen Plunder ausgeben? Sich tage- oder wochenlang stressen, weil man befürchtet, nicht das richtige Geschenk zu finden? Verstehen Sie mich nicht falsch, liebe Leser! Ich habe nichts gegen Geschenke und bin sogar der Meinung, dass Schenken eine Kunst ist. Allerdings
kosten durfte. Obendrein in einem Land, in dessen staubiger Erde ich mich am liebsten wälzen würde wie ein Zebra, das das Jucken in seinem Fell beim Sandbaden wohlig zu lindern versucht. Und so viel Grund, für dieses Geschenk Leben dankbar zu sein, für jedes Jahr außer-
Die Schmunzelecke
1. Für alle, die gerade putzen wie Irre... Am 24. kommt das Christkind, nicht das Gesundheitsamt. (Eingesandt von Peter Adrian) 2. Vater: Und Sohn, wer bringt an Weihnachten die Geschenke? Sohn: Amazon! Vater: Nein, ich meine den dicken Mann mit dem Bart. Sohn: Ach so, der Postbote! 3. Vater: „Fritzchen, zünde doch bitte den Christbaum an!“ Nach einer Weile fragt Fritzchen: „Vati, die Kerzen auch?“ 4. „Ach Omi, die Trommel von dir
war wirklich mein schönstes Weihnachtsgeschenk.“ „Tatsächlich?“ freut sich Omi. „Ja, Mami gibt mir jeden Tag fünf Euro, wenn ich nicht darauf spiele!“ 5. Zwei Blondinen sind im Wald und suchen nach dem passenden We i h n a c h t s b a u m . Nach etwa zwei Stunden sagt die eine: „Komm, wir nehmen einfach eine Tanne ohne Weihnachtskugeln.“ 6. Sagt eine Kerze zur anderen : “Was machst du heute Abend ? Sagt die andere: “Ich gehe aus.”
Sag bloss, du kannst nach wie von nur EINEM Job leben?
Auch das kann Weihnachten sein: Das Gefühl absoluter Lebensfreude, wenn man im Dezember (oder irgendeinem anderen Monat des Jahres) von einem Granitbrocken des Erongo aus in die Ewigkeit unseres berauschenden Landes schaucn darf - wie hier auf der Gästefarm Omandumba. Foto: Privat! lige Weihnachtswolke eine Kunst, die nur halb eines Krankenzerstäubt bzw. dem wenige beherrschen. hauses, mit Eltern, die Idyll des christlichen Es geht nämlich nicht über 80 werden durften Liebesfestes einen ver- darum, zu schenken, und noch quietschmeidbaren Schlag ver- wenn man es nur aus vergnügt leben, mit der passt: der Wahn des sozialer Verpflichtung fast 30jährigen Ehe Schenkens! heraus tut. Und es geht und Liebe zu einem Nun kann man natür- auch nicht darum, dass Mann, der mir mit lich argumentieren, das tollste Geschenk seinem Krebstod mindass Geschenke auch am meisten kosten destens genauso viel ein Akt der Liebe sind, muss. Die Kunst des beigebracht hat wie zu um die es bei dem Schenkens ist eine Ein- Lebzeiten, mit zwei christlichen Feste zum gebung, eine Über- Söhnen, die mich stolz Jahresende hin doch legung, fast eine Er- machen - und reich an geht. Ja, sicher! Nur hat leuchtung, die da heißt: vier Geschwistern. Mit das Schenkendenken DARÜBER wird sich Freunden und Triodie unangetastete Freu- dieser Mensch von Kolleginnen, die mein de am menschlichen Herzen freuen. Diese Leben salzen...die LisDasein zur Weih- Intuition fehlt mir per- te ist endlos. Was nachtszeit zu sehr über- sönlich leider oft und bedeutet das Geschenk schattet, sodass die somit habe ich nur Leben für SIE, liebe klare, sprühende Le- selten eine ausge- Leser? bensenergie zum Jah- zeichnete Geschenk- Ihre resende hin dadurch idee Susann Kinghorn getrübt wird. Was ist für mich das Statt sich einer unbe- größte Geschenk übergrenzten Freude hin- haupt, das ich empfanzugeben, sucht man gen durfte und weshalb Rat: „Was schenkst du ich auch keines mehr deinen Eltern eigent- unter dem Weihnachtslich? Weißt du schon, baum brauche? Ganz was du deinen Kindern einfach: Das Leben schenken wirst?” selbst. Dieses einzigUnternehmen verspre- artige Leben, das ich chen sich bei unserer bisher 58 Jahre lang übertriebenen Schenk- mit all seinen “ups” kultur das dicke Weih- und “downs” voll aus-
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HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION @ St Peters Pastoral Centre, Narraville Walvis Bay For viewing and more information Email: sppc134@gmail.com Mobile: 081 407 2966
ACCOMMODATION Guest rooms available in Kuisebmond From N$ 200.00 Contact: 081 616 5586
WANTED
VACANCIES
VACANCIES: Looking for two young car washers in Walvis Bay and one driving school instructor. If interested please call.. 081 249 5707
CARS FOR SALE: WVB Ford Fiesta Sedan 2015 model Lady owned 165 000 km N$ 50 000.00 Contact: 081 333 3625
FOR SALE: 2015 Nissan Xtrail 2l XE Pearl white 89 000 km Excellent condition N$ 195 000 Contact: 081 260 9387
HOUSEHOLD/ FURNITURE FOR SALE: Walvis Bay Nice and beautiful furniture for sale For details phone 081 699 4375
TO LET USAKOS MALL COMING SOON, N$50 per m² for office or shop space, Book your Space today with Lucille 081 169 6216 or Yolanda 081 158 3463
JOBS WANTED
ACCOMMODATION WE OFFER BACK PACKER ACCOMMODATION N$ 250.00 per person Walvis Bay, Town Centre We have limited space in December holiday. Please contact Anold: 081 330 6230 Tuli: 081 714 9694
VACANCIES
WANTED: We pay cash for unwanted or broken jeweler. 9ct up to N$ 200 p/g 18ct up to N$ 400.00 p/g Contact: 081 330 2041 081 714 8936
WERK GESOEK: Ek is opsoek na werk as huishulp. Ek is betroubaar en ken my werk. Ek is bereid om 2 - 5 dae ‘n van die week. Kontak: 081 281 0396 JOB WANTED: I am a 25 year old young lady looking for domestic work or babysitting in Swakopmund, I am ready to start any time soon. Contact: 081 810 0278 / 081 257 4223
JOBS WANTED JOB WANTED: I am a 47 year old woman looking for housekeeping, domestic work, laundry or babysitting in Swakopmund only for the whole week. I have experience and very trustworthy. Contact: 081 284 5217 JOB WANTED: I am Shikongo Celestine, a 37 year old woman looking for domestic work in Swakopmund only, I have 6 months experience working as a cleaner at Municipality. I know how to wash, iron and take care of children. Contact: 081 269 3250 JOB WANTED: I am looking for driving job it can be a driving school, shuttle, courier. I have a code C1 driving license with valid PDP. Contact: 081 415 3496 WERK GESOEK: Ek is ‘n 29 jarige vrou opsoek na huiswerk, kinders oppas, ek kan einige tyd begin Maandag tot Vrydag in Swakopmund of in Walvisbaai. Kontak: 081 449 5516 WERK GESOEK: Ek is ‘n 27 jarige betroubare dame opsoek na vakansie huiswerk of kinders oppas werk vir 5 dae per week, Maandag tot Vrydag in Swakopmund. Kontak: 081 635 1702 JOB WANTED: I am a 34 year old lady looking for domestic work in Walvis Bay. I am trustworthy and willing to start any day. Contact: 081 309 9381 JOB WANTED: I am a young hardworking trustworthy lady looking for domestic work, ironing, washing, baby sitting. Can start as soon as possible. Contact: 081 463 7360
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ESTATE NOTICE In the estate of the late Johanna Maria Naude, Id no: 331214 0012 6 of Lions Retirement Village, 56 Rhode Allee, Swakopmund, who died on 25 October 2018, and who was married out of community of property. Master’s Ref: E307/2019 In terms of Section 35(5) of Act 66 of 1965, notice is hereby given that the FIRST AND FINAL Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above estate will be open for inspection of all persons interested therein for a period of twenty one (21) days from date of publication hereof at the office of the Master of the High Court Windhoek and the Magistrate’s Court
Swakopmund. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Master concerned during the specified period, the executor will proceed to make payment in accordance with the account. H E AHRENS Agent of the Executor c/o KINGHORN ASSOCIATES Haus Altona 2 - 6 Tobias Hainyeko Street P O Box 1455 Tel: (064) - 405051 Swakopmund (Ref: HEA/AV EST 195/0001-50) ESTATE NOTICE In the Estate of the late Helmut Rohloff who died on 26 April 2019 and was residing at No.51 Daniel Tjongerero Avenue, Swakopmund. Creditors and debtors of the above Estate are requested to lodge their claims against the Estate or pay their debts to the Estate at the undermentioned address within a period of 30 (Thirty) days as from date of publication of this advertisement. ELLIS SHILENGUDWA INC Legal Practitioner 1st Floor Altes Amtsgericht c/o Theo-Ben Gurirab Avenue & Tobias Hainyeko Street P. O. Box 2148 Swakopmund (Ref: PFH/ml/amMAT17535)
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HOLIDAY EVENTS & MORE CALENDAR Walvis Bay Ambulance Service MR 24/7 Emergency Number 085 956 Apex Motor Spares 064-205599 (WB), 064-405733 (Swk) Radio Electronic 064-207 483 Walfish Electric 064-205891 (WB), 064-417000 (Swk), Harry Peppar - for Pizza’s, Fresh Food, Cocktails, Milkshakes & more Tel: 064-203131 BUCO - for all your Building Material Tel: 064-27 7000 Avis Car Sales Walvis Bay Get your Hot Summer Deals from Avis 13 December Kosmos 94.1 from 10:00 - 11:00 Tel: 064- 209 633 Blue Whale Boutique Hotel & Restaurant - for perfect sundowners, cocktails, lunch, dinner & more Tel: 064 20 6807 Pets Paradise - for all your pets needs Tel: 220 004 Exert Garage Tel: 064-202013 T&M Machine Tools Tel: 064-270 000 Hopfast Engineering |Supplies Tel: 064-202476 Bay Vehicles Solutions - for a wide vehicle range of vehicles Tel: 064-205883 Protea Hotel Pelican Bay - Christmas Lunch Buffet N$ 380-00 per persons Tel 064- 214 006 Catamaran Charters, Walvis Bay Waterfront for daily Dolphin & Seal Cruises & Marine Desert Adventures Tel; 064-200798 Waterbay Woods & Joinery cc - for all wooden furniture & more Tel: 064 205 377 Blu-Chem Namibia Investments 064-200380/081 339 5936 Carlo Shuttle 064-205537 / 081 270 4395 Flawless Pitstop 064-203990 / 081 387 7276 Mobile Solutions 064-206741
Langstrand Erik’s Cove - your unique restaurant with a beachy atmosphere overlooking the ocean Albert Cell; 081 122, Yvette Cell: 085 379 5548 14 December 2019 - Farmers Market at Erik’s Cove with entertainment all day long Yucca Properties - for your Holiday Home call Rentee 081 332 9805 Zen Creations & Garden Service for all your gardening needs call Zelna Cell: 081 128 6714 Langstrand Neighbourhood Watch - 081 03 777 14 G4S Coastal Emergencies: Walvis Bay 081 922, Swakopmund 064-415 300, Henties Bay 064-500-407 Omaruru Game Lodge for that weekend break away Tel: 064-570 044
Swakopmund Trendhaus - for Arts & Artisans 3 Tobia Hainyeko Street, Otto Gunther - experience Le Crueset at the coast only at Otto Gunther 5th Carnival of Flames - Vintage Carousel - Fire & Dance show 28 December 2019 tickets available at Namib i in Swakopmund 13th Pupkewitz Jetty Mile 2019 The Pupkewitz Jetty Mile will take place on the afternoon of Friday 27th of December 2019 Swakopmund Fair 13 & 14 December @Promenade Park Swakopmund Food Festival 13 & 14 Dec @Strand Street (Parking at tennis court) Fittest in the Namib 13 & 14 Dec @The Mole – main beach Farmhouse Deli and Brewer Butcher 25 & 30 Dec Christmas Lunch Strand HotelHotel Deutches Haus Christmas Lunch 25 Dec Call 404896 to book your space Seaside Hotel & Spa Christmas Lunch 25 Dec Call 415900 to book your space Gondwana – Fuel your Get-Away with SHELL and win your share of 45 Get-away competition valid until 17 January 2020. Ralyn Industrial Park, Swakopmund – Competition cut out our advertisement in the Namib Times of 11 December and visit our tenants and stand a chance to win, competition ends 24 December 2019 Osona Village 081 145 7178 Midvaal Diesel & Turbo 064-417180 A van der Walt Transport 064-415700 / 081 128 6148 Pro-Park Pharmacy 064-462213 Western Trading Post – Truck & Trailer Parts 064-278109 (WB), 064-425 730 (Swk), 081 162 2142 (Katima Mulilo) Swakop Electrical Supplies 064-462 106 / 081 609 2405 The Fun Shop 064-463 657/081 360 7280 Benguella Butchery 064-400213 FY Pharmacy 064-400730 JB Boysen 064 102421 Knobloch Plumbing 064-402513 Namib Dyno 064-401148 / 081 7779446 Taurus Maintenance Products – Cleaning Products & Equipment: 064-463 806
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Gymnasts won medals in South Africa Coastal Gymnasts are participating in the Region 5 Gymnastic competition in South Africa. The results thus far are; Dmt - girls team silver. Pre- juniors tumbling: Dylan Dreyer Bronze. Tumbling juniors: Ronald Fourie - Gold, Jared Isaacs - Silver, Noa Lofty-Eaton - Bronze Pre-junior Tumbling boy's team - Silver Junior Boys Tumbling - Silver Two more GOLD - Noa Lofty-Eaton and Jared Isaacs for tumbling juniors The Junior Boys Tumbling DMT Team - Gold Junior DMT team Lucas Lofty-Eaton, Dylan Dreyer and Jared Isaacs all WBGC and Nathon Basson from Crete - Gold Dylan Dreyer, Nathon Basson, Lucas-Lofty-Eaton and Zacheo van Vuuren for the Pre-junior Tumbling - Silver Pre Juniors Tumbling Dylan Dreyer - Bronze Junior tumbling Ronald Fourie - Gold Jared Isaacs - Silver Noa Lofty-Eaton - bronze Junior Tumbling team Ronald Fourie, Jared Isaacs, Zacheo Jansen Van Vuuren (Crete) and Franko Engelbrecht (Moria) - Gold DMT junior girls, Noa Lofty-Eaton Gold, DMT junior girls for Mieka Clark and Noa Lofty-Eaton - Silver Gold Trampoline – Jared Isaacs Trampoline team - Mieka Clark and Noa Lofty -Eaton silver Trampoline juniors - Noa Lofty-Eaton Silver Synchro Trampoline - Gold Mieka Clark and Noa Lofty-Eaton Rhytmic gymnastics - Joy Kabooi first overall and Lea Kafuna second overall Artistic Gymnastics (Kati Wolfaardt) Team silver
SFC 5-a-side football tournament SFC Sport Club Swakopmund will host the annual 5-a-side football tournament tomorrow, Saturday 14 December at the SFC Sport Ground in Swakopmund. This tournament is an appetizer to the Annual Xmas Cup on 26 29 December which has been running since 1956. A total of 16 Teams has entered this year for the tournament that will cater for a League division which is for the Active Footballers and a Social section for the Part time Footballers. The teams for this year are: SFC 1, SFC 2, SFC U20, SFC U17, SFC Old Crocks, Friends FC, Southampton, SKW – Cerveja, FC Farmer, LA Galaxy, Patriots, Sparta United, FC, CR7, Futuras Estrellas, SF Dynamo and Kroos Kontroll.
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Press Release:
Pupkewitz Jetty Mile
The Pupkewitz Jetty Mile will take place on the afternoon of Friday 27 December, for the 13th consecutive year. The main swim event will start at 3.30pm at Tiger Reef. Swimmers will then make their way around the Jetty and finish at the Mole. The distance is approximately one nautical mile (1.85km). Event organisers, OTB SPORT said "Even if sea conditions are extremely rough it is unlikely that the event will be cancelled. Competitors (minors in consultation and agreement with their parent) need to assess for themselves whether they are capable of taking part in the sea conditions on the day. Competitors need to be self sufficient in the water, as sea rescue is very limited and the rougher the conditions the more difficult or impossible a sea rescue operation is." The Sprint swim of 600m will take place in the more protected waters of the Mole at 4.30pm, and at 5.00pm there will be a Kiddies Fun event where children are accompanied by their parents or another competent swimmer, and can make use of any flotation device. OTB SPORT said that they expected around 250 participants, but a lot depended on the sea conditions on the day. It is unsure at this stage if local Swakopmunder Phillip Seidler will be competing in the 2019 event. Seidler has won the Pupkewitz Jetty Mile for 6 consecutive years and is a firm favorite if he competes this year. Seidler favours big swells. Favourite amongst the females is last years winner, 17-year-old Heleni Stergiadis. Heleni has won the event for three consecutive years. She said, "I thoroughly enjoy this event as it brings people together for the love of swimming. Even if it may seems scary to swim in the sea, to do it with your friends and fellow swimmers makes it easier as you know they are also nervous and this is what brings you all together. We make so much memories together through doing this even. I will try to beat my personal best but I honestly do this event for the fun and the love of the sport. When I am in the water I compete with myself rather than with the
swimmer next to me and in the end I know I did and gave my best. This year I hope for still waters and good weather, which makes this event even more enjoyable". OTB Sport thanked the Pupkewitz Foundation for their generous sponsorship over the last 13 years. All entries and race information is on www.otbsport.com. Online entries close Wednesday 25 December.
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Coastal chess tournament successful
Focused: Participants in Bank Windhoek's Kehat Beukes Memorial Chess Tournament came prepared to win
nament this weekend,” he said. Overview of the Bank Windhoek Kehat Beukes Memorial Chess Tournament Aimed at attracting the best Namibian chess players, especially the youth, the Bank Windhoek Kehat Beukes Memorial Chess Tournament is one of the oldest tournaments in the country. It was established in 1994 and was previously known as the Swakopmund International Chess Tournament organised by the late Keuhat Beukes. After his passing in 1999, the Namibian Chess Federation renamed the tournament in his honour. Keuhat Beukes was one of Namibia's top
surgeons, a chess enthusiast and later became the Namibian Chess Federation's President from 1994 until 1999. “Chess is a game of skill which is over two-thousand years old. It has many benefits such as increasing mental capacity and problem solving skills, especially for children,” concluded Eichab.
Bank Windhoek, in collaboration with the Namibian Chess Federation, hosted the hat Beukes Memoannual Kehat Beukes Memorial Chess Tournament in Swakopmund this past rial Chess Tournament was difficult weekend. but it was also fun The event, staged seb, Kevin Gurirab helps us to develop at his level. “To Bank and exciting. “The at the Swakop- and Anthony Van the standard of chess Windhoek, we are Bank's sponsorship mund Municipal Der Meer, won the in Namibia. This thankful for this motivated me to take Conference Cen- top three places in relationship has yiel- generous sponsor- part in this tournatre, attracted a the Youth Category, ded positive results,” ship, which allows us m e n t a n d I a m to play the sport we thankful. I am now record number of while Alexander he said. 45 players, be- Bertelsmann, Tristan The winners Dante love,” said Dante ready to take part in African Youth Tourtween the ages of Riedel and Lilian Beukes, shared his Beukes. six and forty years Jansen, walked away passion for chess: “I Rauha Mulisa, who old. Participants as the top threeBest started playing chess received her Woman competed in fierce Cadets. at school and I went Fédération Interchess battles com- President of the on to join a club at a nationale des Échec p r i s i n g n i n e Namibian Chess Fe- very young age. The (FIDE) Masters in deration, Charles game helps with 2018, a title just rounds. Current National Eichabsaid, “The problem solving and above Woman CanYouth Champion, level of competition allows me to chal- didate Master in the women-only titles Dante Beukes, was was tough this year lenge my thinking.” crowned the over- as each player came A s t h e h i g h e s t given by FIDE, said ranked youth player that she plans on all winner fol- prepared to win. lowed by Raphael This made the tour- in the country, Dante making it to the chess Nyakansaila and nament a huge suc- B e u k e s w i l l b e Olympics in 2020 Jossy Uapingene in cess and congratu- playing in the Africa and would like to win second and third lations to all the Youth Champion- an International Masplace respectively. winners.” ships taking place in ters accolade, the Rauha Mulisa won Eichab also thanked Windhoek on Sun- highest in her category. the Best Women Bank Windhoek for day, 15 December. Category, while the sponsorship and His aim is to win the “There are so many J a m i e - N i c o l e added that the Bank's Championship and benefits to chess and Beukes and Keisha support contributed become the first we are glad that Bank Van Wyk occupied to the sport's deve- N a m i b i a n I n t e r- Windhoek under- Winners: The winning chess players who took part in Bank Windhoek's Kehat Beukes the remaining top lopment over the n a t i o n a l M a s t e r, stands this,” she said. Memorial Chess Tournament, pose with the President of the Namibian Chess years. “Bank Wind- which is the second For !Gaoseb, the Federation, Charles Eichab (far left, back row) and Bank Windhoek's Coordinator of two spots. Sponsorships and Events, Suzette January (first right, second row) Manfredo !Gao- hoek's sponsorship highest title on offer Bank Windhoek Ke-