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No trace of missing tourist on inhospitable Brandberg

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EBHN Awards Achievers

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ACC Billboard inaugurated Page 7

Two police helicopters, search teams and an aeroplane races against time to find the man

South African injured in accident in the dunes Local traffic authority warns holiday makers against off road driving by inexperienced drivers Erwin Leuschner A tourist from South Africa escaped with minor injuries after he was involved in an accident in the dunes in the vicinity of Langstrand on Saturday afternoon. The 28-yearold was discharged from hospital the day after the incident.

Although everyone is relieved that the tourist only came off with light injuries, a serious warning was extended by the local traffic authority over the weekend for people to take care when driving off road especially in the dunes

where danger lurks for the inexperienced driver or rider.

According to Deputy Commissioner Erastus Iikuyu, police regional crime investigations coordinator for Erongo, the tourist fell with a Continues on Page 2

Drunk driver’s licence revoked for one year Floris Steenkamp A man's driving licence was revoked for a period of one year, following his conviction last week in the Walvis Bay magistrates court on a charge of drunken driving. He was also slapped with a N$8000 fine, alternatively a period of one year imprisonment.

Johannes Shitaleni, the man referred to above is one of 24 drunken drivers arrested during law enforcement operations on 8 to 10 December. Adding, another 20 drunken drivers were arrested over the weekend, the Continues on Page 2

Africa Infrastructure under spotlight Page 7

Spar Jumping Challenge

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Nedbank Desert Dash

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Drunk driver’s license Police Public Relations revoked for one year Committee Continued from Page 1 people arrested for drunken driving in Walvis Bay since 8 December now stands at 44.

"It is simply incomprehensible that people still think it is safe and responsible to get behind a vehicle's steering wheel whilst under the influence of alcohol. Not only does this person risk his own safety but also the safety and lives of other road users", said a senior law enforcer over the weekend. Adding, many of the drunken drivers tested high levels of blood alcohol which means this was not a matter of having one too many before hitting the road. "The high alcohol levels detected in some drivers are evident of people knowingly consuming large quantities of alcohol and still deeming it fit to get behind the wheel".

A warning was issued that law enforcement operations will continue in Walvis Bay against drunk drivers. The municipal traffic department, Nampol Traffic, the Namibian Police, police reservists and neighbourhood watch formations are working together on these operations.

Other drivers who made court appearances after their arrests over the weekend of 8 to 10 December are; ·Christiaan Bredenhann – found guilty. Fined N$8000. Bredenhann who doesn't have a driving licence is also now prevented to apply for a learner driving license for a period of six months. ·Luandro Christiaan - found guilty. Fined N$9000 or 24 months imprisonment. His licence was suspended for six months. ·Pala Zyambo – found guilty. Fined N$8000 or 24 months imprisonment. Driving licence suspended for three months. ·Morné Job – found guilty. Fined N$8000 or 24 months imprisonment.

Driving licence suspended for three months. ·Clinton Bampton - found guilty. Fined N$8000 or 24 months imprisonment. Driving licence suspended for three months. ·Ernst Kessler - found guilty. Fined N$9000 or 24 months imprisonment. Driving licence suspended for four months. ·Uendjisuvera Kandjou - found guilty. Fined N$7000 or 24 months imprisonment. Driving licence suspended for three months. ·Edward Everson - found guilty. Fined N$7000 or 24 months imprisonment. Driving licence suspended for three months. ·Martin Indongo - found guilty. Fined N$1500 or 2 months imprisonment. ·Elvin Haingura was found guilty and returns to court on 29 January for sentencing.

Other drivers arrested for suspected drunken driving also made a first appearance before the magistrate after their arrests over the same period. Their cases were remanded to various dates in January or February 2018. They are: Manay Jorgensen; Devan Junius; Johan Geyser; Claude Damens; Alfeus Nghipondoka; Rikus Botha; Peter Shivute; Sydney Beukes and Nicolas Coetzee.

The twenty drivers arrested over the weekend of 15,16 and 17 December made first court appearances yesterday. Some pleaded guilty and were sentenced whilst others saw their cases postponed to dates in early 2018. Their names will be released by the Walvis Bay magistrates court this week for publication in this coming Friday's edition of namib times.

South African injured in accident in the dunes Continued from Page 1 motorbike while riding in the dunes. The motorbike fell on him. The victim was with three friends when the accident occurred.

The victim initially complained of severe neck pain prompting a decision to dispatch medical rescue services to the scene. The victim was admitted in the Welwitschia Private Hospital in Walvis Bay. It was determined the injury was a muscle-related injury to the neck and after observation the person was discharged.

He was released the day after the incident. This is the first off road incident this holiday season. Injuries and even fatalities in the dunes between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay have become commonplace in the central coastal region in recent years. In most cases victims had the accidents as a result of inexperience or taking unnecessary risks.

Dear Swakopmund Resident, The Police Public Relations Committee was established in August 2016 and consists of members of the business community, municipality, social works, teachers, prisons as well as the police from both the Swakopmund and Mondesa station. It is important to take crime seriously in this day and age.

One of the first considerations discussed was the need for cameras in our town. Some of the public requested for a City Police and we started looking into this. The City Police in Windhoek is a burden to the Municipality of Windhoek and it was our aim to not have this happen to Swakopmund. PPRC put heads together as a community and looked at the following: Project funding – We thought the only way funding this initiative would be through monthly adding N$10.00 onto rate payers accounts. With this the community has also into and ownership in this. A Safety and security line will be added on the municipal account.

The Municipality would be the custodian of the funds and pay out invoices as submitted by the PPRC. Every quarter the financials will be published so the community can see what is being done with the funds.

With Crime Prevention Officers we looked at criminal hotspots and 55 sites were identified as Phase 1.

PPRC then did a test run of cameras for the month of December by installing cameras at Pick & Pay – during this time no incidents were reported as well as the street kids had abandoned this area. This showed the PPRC that this is a must.

Phase 1: 55 Dome cameras and 8 will be installed in current hotspots identified as: CBD Swakopmund, Kramersdorf, Vineta, Oceanview and Mile 4 – currently only hotspots – Residential areas will be blocked out and only street view will show.

Town entrances are also an important area to cover. In recent times incidents have happened and no footage is available to assist the police.

It was also identified that areas in DRC, Mondesa and Tamariskia have open areas which cause stress.

A lot of our employees are surprised in these areas with cell phones stolen etc.

PPRC then also thought is good to have some open areas covered to safeguard against this.

A control room needs to be established for the 24/7 monitoring of the cameras and call outs made to the relevant authorities.

A control room can be established at the Swakopmund Fire station with one number for emergencies. 6 staff will initially be employed to do the monitoring. Close working relationships will be sought between Neighbourhood Watch, Security companies and the Police Force to make this work and all to know.

Once approval has been granted a Code of Conduct as well as Operational Procedures will be available advising on guidelines and how privacy is protected.

Phase 2: Additional cameras as identified can be installed to eventually cover our neighbourhoods.

Additional members for the control room might be needed with additional equipment A Courage Fund, anonymous tip off fund, may be established encouraging the public to report crimes and upon verification a bonus is paid out.

Maybe vehicles need to be purchased to assist the police or with call outs.

We request the public to support our project to have a safe and secure Swakopmund for all.

PPRC AIM: 1. Assist with Crime prevention - Cameras can be a deterrent to thieve 2. Useful piece of evidence – when a crime was committed and a person caught on camera, extra evidence can be submitted in court 3. Help law enforcement solve crime – footage can be released soonest to apprehend the perpetrator 4. High risk areas can be monitored to free police to concentrate on other areas 5. Working relationship – law enforcement and private securities can respond to an emergency when alerted and have information about what to look for when they arrive.

We see this project as a community project and therefore request the community to support this with the payment of N$10.00 monthly on their municipal account. We all need to stand together to have a safe community.

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Tourist goes missing on inhospitable Brandberg Erwin Leuschner

extremely dangerous, as inexperienced climbers can very easily get lost and in the event of an

The widespread aerial search for a missing Senegalese tourist, who is suspected to have climbed the Brandberg mountain alone, did not yield any results so far. At the time of going to print yesterday, there was no trace of 37-year old Mark Mokosho who is now missing for more than three days.

According to Deputy Commissioner Erastus Iikuyu, police regional crime investigation coordinator for Erongo, Mokosho was first reported missing on Friday evening (15 December).

According to Iikuyu, the Senegalese national resides in the United States of America and is currently on holiday in Namibia. “On Friday morning he drove alone from Swakopmund to Brandberg for camping. The vehicle he used is a white Ford Ranger, owned by Namibia Car Rentals”, Iikuyu explained.

Mokosho was spotted by people in the area on Friday during the day, as he had parked the car next to the “D2342” gravel road. The gravel road leads from the C35 to the abandoned Brandberg West tin mine.

That same evening, the

car was found next to the D2342 road located about ten kilometers from the Brandberg mountain close to a small out-crop.

He never returned to his vehicle and it was already late in the evening, said Iikuyu.

The people in the area notified the Uis Police at around 23:00 on Friday evening. Police officers went out to the scene, but they could not find the missing tourist. The search was resumed on Saturday morning, but without any success.

The rental company was in the meantime informed and retrieved the vehicle.

By Saturday afternoon the police conducted an aerial search by helicopter. Similarly, the non-profit organization Intelligence Support Against Poaching (ISAP) joined the aerial search for the missing tourist with their Super Cub nicknamed “The

Protector” (picture above).

It is suspected that the 37year old left his vehicle behind and walked to the Brandberg mountain. He then climbed the mountain through the Gâseb gorge. He did not take out a permit nor did he take an experienced guide along.

The aerial search for Mokosho continued yest e r d a y. Tw o p o l i c e helicopters were in operation in the area. “No trace of the missing”, confirmed a source close to the search operation minutes before namib times went to print.

There is currently very little water available on the mountain. The past weekend also brought scorching temperatures to the area. Due to the extreme heat, ascending the mountain usually is only possible in winter months. Climbing the Brandberg mountain without a guide is

injury it is impossible to get help if there is not someone with you who could go and obtain

assistance.

The police have in the meantime called on people in the area to assist

in the search and report any suspicious observations to the nearest police station.

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Swakopmund Court

Court Walvis Bay Court 4 December 2017 Vernon Bampton (20) and Eldo Engelbrecht (25) appeared on charges of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft (8/2016). Accused found guilty.

Accused sentenced to 30 days imprisonment.

Hendrick Hasenanye Megameno Moongela (22) appeared on charges of driving with an excessive breath alcohol level, furnishing false information and culpable homicide (1/2017). Case against accused withdrawn.

Paulus Domingo (42) appeared on a charge of theft (9/2016). Matter postponed to 12 January 2018.

Accused in custody.

Likius Kota (39) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor (8/2017).

Matter postponed to 18 June 2018. Accused on bail.

Jospeh Iipinge (19) and Jeremia Simon (19) appeared on charges of robbery (9/2017). Case against accused withdrawn.

Dante Louw (19) and Bencao Immanuel Tohande (23) appeared on charges of possession of dependence producing substance and dealing in dependence producing substance (10/2017). Matter postponed to 14 June 2018. Accused on bail.

Nkuvi Bartholomeus (27) appeared on a charge of theft (10/2017). Accused found guilty. Fined N$6 000 or 12 months imprisonment.

Tuuliki Nashapi (40) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm (11/2017).

Matter postponed to 29 May 2018. Accused on bail.

Herold Martin Iipinge (26) appeared on a charge of theft from a motor vehicle which was properly locked (11/2017). Matter postponed to 22 January 2018.

Accused in custody.

Joel Kayili (28) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft (12/2017).

Matter postponed to 24 January 2018. Accused in custody.

Malakia Amuntenya (26) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor (12/2017). Accused found guilty. Fined N$8 000 or 24 months imprisonment.

Tuwilika Nghishdivali (32) appeared on a charge of obstructing a member of the police (12/2017). Case against accused withdrawn.

Eldo Engelbrecht (25) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft (8/2016).

Matter postponed to 29 January 2018. Accused in custody.

5 December 2017 Simon Lebeus (30) and Lucas Johannes (26) appeared on charges of dealing in cocaine (2/2016).

Matter postponed to 5 December.

Tuka Tjamuaha (30) and Sondia Uazeua (20) appeared on charges of assault (2/2017). Accused found guilty. Fined N$1 000 or 2 months imprisonment and N$1 500 or 3 months imprisonment.

David Naftali (age unknown) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor (8/2017). Matter postponed to 6 December. Accused on bail.

Deon Titus (46) appeared on a charge of dealing in cocaine (9/2017). Matter postponed 22 January 2018.

Accused on bail.

Mario Neibeb (25) appeared on a charge of dealing in cocaine (10/2017). Case against accused withdrawn.

Betuel Kaenandjama (29) and Reinhold Hamalwa (24) appeared on charges of corruptly using office or position for gratification (10/207). Matter postponed to 23 January 2018. Accused on bail.

A minor (17) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to commit a crime unknown to the state (10/2017). Matter postponed to 29 January 2018.

Accused released in the care of a guardian.

Betuel Kaenandjama (29) appeared on a charge of corruptly accepting gratification by agent and corruptly using office or position for gratification (10/2017). Case against accused withdrawn.

Gideon Shikomba (27) appeared on a charge of attempted murder (12/2017). Matter postponed to 23 January 2018. Accused in custody.

6 December 2018 Tom Mushabangu (37) appeared on a charge of rape (5/2017). Matter postponed to 28 February 2018.

Accused on bail.

Nadia Jansen Van Rensburg (28) appeared on a charge of driving with an excessive breath alcohol level (7/2017). Matter postponed to 12 June 2018.

Accused on bail.

Matthew Ernest Coombe (28) appeared on a charge

of possession of dependence producing substance (9/2017). Accused found guilty. Fined N$1 500 or 60 days imprisonment.

A minor (17), minor (17) and minor (17) appeared on charges of rape (10/2017). Matter postponed to 11 January 2018. Accused detained in a safe place.

Jonas Ishulu (32) appeared on a charge of driving with an excessive breath alcohol level (10/2017). Accused found guilty. Fined N$8 000 or 12 months imprisonment.

Rafael Ndakolute (23) appeared on a charge of failure to comply with instruction/direction of a peace officer (12/2017). Matter postponed to 30 January 2018.

Accused in custody.

Eric Ngwenya (56) appeared on a charge of dealing in mandrax (7/2016). Matter postponed to 5 April 2018.

Accused in custody.

Philipus Alweendo (27) appeared on a charge of theft by false pretences (11/2016). Case against accused withdrawn.

David Naftali (age unknown) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor (8/2017). Matter postponed to 10 January 2018. Accused on bail.

Morne Llewelyn Swanepoel (21) appeared on charges of possession of cocaine and possession of dependence producing substance (9/2017). Matter postponed to 12 June 2018. Accused in custody.

Lukas Paulus (52) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor (9/2017).

Matter postponed to 30 January 2018. Accused on bail.

Andre Visser (38) and Gerhardus Burger (45) appeared on charges of assault (11/2016). Matter postponed to 10 January 2018. Accused on warning.

Charles Nderura (19) appeared on charges of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft (10/2017).

Matter postponed to 24 January 2018. Accused in custody.

Asser Nuuha (44) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to steal and theft (10/2017). Matter postponed to 25 April 2018. Accused on bail.

Nikodemus Lumbu (37) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm (12/2017). Matter postponed to 18 June 2018. Accused in custody.

Israel Shihepo (21) appeared on a charge of possession of dependence producing substance (12/2017). Accused found guilty. Fined N$2 000 or 3 months imprisonment.

7 December 2017 Bernhard Naobeb (40), Grasias Elias Uanga (34) and Efrenchel Lario Engelbrecht (34) appeared on charges of theft by false pretences (11/2015). Matter postponed to 22 January 2018. Accused on bail.

Mathias Nuujoma (25), Simon Gerson (28), Jeremia Simon (18), Toivo Nghilikulwa (31) and Stephanus Ngenokesho (21) appeared on charges of murder and malicious damage to property (3/2016). Matter postponed to 15 February 2018.

Timoteus Haipinge (40) appeared on a charge of assault on a member of the police (11/2016). Accused found guilty. Fined N$3 000 or 6 months imprisonment.

Daniel Iimbale (25) appeared on a charge of murder and robbery (1/2006). Case against accused withdrawn.

Mechtilde Donna Musore (28) appeared on a charge of attempted murder (12/2016). Matter postponed to 13 December. Accused on bail.

John Hendrick Johnson (24) was absent at his hearing on a charge of theft of motor vehicle (10/2016). Accused at large.

Johan Van Neel (43) appeared on a charge of fraud (8/2014). Matter postponed to 13 December. Accused on bail.

Bevon Beukes (22) and Ashley Petersen (31) appeared on charges of dealing in dependence producing substance (9/2017). Matter postponed to 25 June 2018.

Accused on bail.

Mateus Hamukoto (27) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm (10/2017). Matter postponed to 31 May 2018. Accused in custody.

Michael Shiyanga (30) appeared on a charge of theft (10/2017). Matter postponed to 21 June 2018. Accused on bail.

Lukas Nalutseho (32) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm (11/2017). Matter postponed to 8 January 2018. Accused in custody.

Erastus Nashima (33) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor (12/2017).

Accused found guilty. Fined N$7 000 or 24 months imprisonment.

Richard Louw (37), Roderick Nantes (33) and Gilchrist Beukes (36) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft (12/2017).

Matter postponed to 24 January 2018. Accused in custody.

Magistrate Court Samuel Newaka (30) appeared on a charge of malicious damage to property.

The case against the accused was withdrawn on request of the complainant.

Mcbain Bawden Khafula (36) appeared on a charge of driving with an excessive breath alcohol level. The matter was postponed to 21 February 2018 for plea. The accused is on bail of N$4000.

Murray Lean Hugo (29) appeared on a charge of driving with an excessive breath alcohol level. The matter was postponed to 29 January 2018 for legal representation. The accused is on bail of N$4000.

Josefina Kamborode (57) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 19 February 2018 for further investigation. The accused have been warned.

Johannes Huliwa (28) appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 7 February 2018 for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.

Eze Kingsley Nwaze (42) appeared on a charge of possession of dependence-producing drugs. The matter was postponed to 5 April 2018 for legal representation. The accused remains in custody.

Erastus Ipinge (24) and Kaali Angala (31) appeared on charges of theft and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 21 February 2018 for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.

Ita Alukleus (27) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The accused is at large and a warrant of arrest was issued.

Paulus Tupuleni (34) appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 1 February 2018 for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.

Ciza Nassibu Mubalamba (35) appeared on a charge of possession of dependence-producing drugs. The matter was postponed to 5 April 2018 for lab results. The accused remains in custody.

Edwin Tjivangurura (43), Melvin Mondise (28), Boniface Mapani (33) and Charles Louw (28) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 26 March 2018 for continuation of trial. The accused have been warned.

Bjorn Naobeb (27) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 10 January 20118 for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.

Emencia Mungunda (26) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 24 January 2018 for legal aid. The accused remains in custody.

Frans Tangeni Shau (18) and Wesley Narib (21) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 14 February 2018 for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.

Phumlani Hajisi (26) appeared on a charge of malicious damage to property. The matter was postponed to 21 February 2018 for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.

Lungameni Gabriel Timoteus (32) appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 13 February 2018 for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.

Absai Mwapopi (18) appeared on a charge of escaping-common law. The matter was postponed to 13 March 2018 for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.

Ester Mwadhina Anyolo (50) appeared on a charge of attempting to defeat or obstruct the course of justice. The matter was postponed to 20 December for further investigation. The accused have been warned.

Marthinus Pretorius (46) appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 23 January 2018 because the case was transferred to the High Court in Windhoek for hearing. The accused remains in custody.

Joagem Hoaeb (38) appeared on charges of driving with an excessive breath alcohol level and displaying a licence number not applicable to the vehicle.

The matter was postponed to 18 January 2018 for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.

George Bloodstaan (22) appeared on charges of escaping-common law and malicious damage to property. The matter was postponed to 15 February 2018 for mental observation reorts. The accused remains in custody.

Ian Cloete (18) appeared on a charge of theft. The matter postponed to 28 December because the case was transferred to Grootfontein Court. The accused remains in custody.

Heinrich De Waal (53) appeared on a charge of driving with an excessive breath alcohol level. The matter was postponed to 5 February 2018 for legal representation. The accused is on bail of N$4000.

Roderique Swartbooi (23) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 19 December for plea.

The accused remains in custody.

Kosmos Kouyuni (29) and Simon Kanyewa Sikongo (23) appeared on seven counts of rape charges. The matter was postponed to 21 February 2018 for bail application. The accused remains in custody.

Michel Oteke Olomo (28) appeared on a charge of dealing in cocaine. The matter was postponed to 12 February 2018 for lab results. The accused remains in custody.

Jacobus Coetzee (43) and Victory Inghashipola (46) appeared on a charge of corruptly accepting gratification by agent as inducement. The matter was postponed to 29 March 2018 for other reason. Jacobus Coetzee is on bail of N$5000 while Victory Inghashipola have been warned.

Brian Links (35) appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 19 March 2018 for prosecutor general's decision. The accused is on bail of N$1000.

Josef Kamati (26) appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 30 January 2018 because the docket was not at court. The accused is on bail of N$700.

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Elgin Brown & Hamer (EBH) awards top achievers

Award W inners Rudy Bowe

Elgin Brown & Hamer Namibia recently awarded their achievers for the year 2017. A total of 17 employers received awards for the hard work and dedication to the company. The three best achiever was also awarded with special awards.

The Human recourses Manager Ms Beata Mutekasaid that "Tonight we are all

winner. Everyone can make the choice to be a winner but remember, winning is not a special award only for the lackey ones amongst us. Winning is a reward that you receive when you constantly and persistently put in the hard work. To be a winner is all a champion attitude and champion hart".

"Legacies is not defined at the end of the road but by the moment, the decisions made the actions taken and the mistakes over come thru out the many fracases of your career. Building a legacy at work can be one of the most fulfilling things you can do in your life time. The best

method to leave a legacy behind is to plan and work on it while you are still working in this way you are not only excelling while working but also in what your leave behind.We are celebrating the input and the output of EBH Namibia.

When I shine you help, you help us shine and without the employees EBH will not shine." she said.

MsMutekafurher said that one needs to celebrate all the legacies that is being written daily by extraordinary individuals that is going above and beyond their call of duty. Achievers who have embraced our cooperate values and goes that extra mile for EBH Namibia. Special awards not only

recognize individual excellence, you are unique and what you have done takes you from 367 employees. You belong to the alumni team. Be humble feel special as you are living your professional life. Feel privilege to belong, earn your position in life again.

The top achiever of the year 2016 received fully paid holyday in Mauritius. The EBH management decided that for 2017 the top three achievers will get cash prices to a total a amount of N$60 000. The top achiever is Aaron Johannes,1st runner-up Adolf Simon and 2 nd runner-up is Calvin Gawanab.

The award winners of EBH are; R i a a n Vy f e r s Lucia Mupupa CalvinGawanab Lionel Uakumbua Sebatianus Erastus Laa-Anne Salpeter WilbardUugwanga Aaron Johannes P a u l u s Aw a l a Adolf Simon SasannaMuyala JahannaKadhila Arnold Kapuka Albertus van Wyk Johannes Kalumbu Lizel Lawrence

Holiday Fair brings the Christmas spirit to Swakopmund The Swakopmund Holiday Fair, formerly known as the Christmas Market, hosted on the parking lot below CafĂŠ Anton, took place last weekend.

This market is the perfect occasion to give momentum to the Christmas spirit of the holiday town, said Deputy Mayor Clr. Maria Elago (photo) during the opening of the market on Friday.

Clr. Elago added the Swakopmund Holiday Fair is not only a tradition on Council's yearly calendar, but celebrated annually to bring families and friends together. Photo by Erwin Leuschner

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MS Nautica second passenger ship for the summer

The passenger ship MS Nautica was the second cruise ship to call at Walvis Bay for this summer. The vessel arrived on Sunday and departed yesterday. Hundreds of passengers disembarked to explore Walvis Bay and surroundings and others went to Swakopmund to visit places of interest. Local stall vendors of African curio set up at the port's South gate to sell ware to the passengers as they left the port area. The next cruise liner, Crystal Symphony, is scheduled to call on 3 January 2018.

Tue 19 December 2017 High Tide: 04:04 Low Tide: 09:49 High Tide: 16:06 Low Tide: 22:04

Thu 21 December 2017 High Tide: 05:06 Low Tide: 10:53 High Tide: 17:09 Low Tide: 23:05

Wed 20 December 2017 High Tide: 04:35 Low Tide: 10:20 High Tide: 16:37 Low Tide: 22:34

Fri 22 December 2017 High Tide: 05:39 Low Tide: 11:29 High Tide: 17:43 Low Tide: 23:39

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Billboard at Dolphin Beach police station spreads the message against corruption Sharlien Tjambari

The Anti-Corruption Commission of Namibia, Swakopmund branch, launched and unveiled a billboard with the title "Let's root corruption out of Namibia" at the Dolphin Beach police station on Friday. The billboard is erected at the police station spreading the message to motorists traveling the B2 coastal road.

The creation of the billboard was a joint effort by the ACC office in Swakopmund and the Afrodite Beach Development. During the launch of the Billboard, ACC's Acting Director General Erna Van der Merwe said: "our young people have an important role to play in fighting corruption. What we are witnessing today, is a culmination of efforts in 2015. The ACC office invited the Ministry of Education in Erongo to partner in organising a poster competition for secondary schools and learners were requested to showcase their artistic skills by drawing society's attention to corruption and its detrimental effects".

According to van der Merwe the event was a clear indication that young people can be involved in the fight against corruption.

"Learning to fight corruption at an early age means that we are growing future workers and leaders who will have the sense of right and wrong when it comes to corruption". Van Der Merwe explained.

Adding the use of a billboard in raising awareness against corruption is a clever idea, as it offers opportunity to transmit a message to a large audience, in this case the higher number of commuters that travel the B2 coastal road daily.

"The impact of the message is increased when it is seen repeatedly by these passing motorists. With the holiday season now in full swing, the message can reach Namibians living elsewhere in the country and also the many foreigners visiting our country. In short: the billboard stands out with its high reach and frequency", said van der Merwe.

Van der Merwe calls upon every person in Erongo and within the borders of Namibia to show a zero tolerance for corruption. She also urged businesspeople to be pro-active in taking measures against corruption. "Through your cooperation you can guarantee that the Erongo region and Namibia in general become a corrupt and crime free zone", Van der Merwe added.

Note: The Dolphin Beach police station is a satellite police station serving residents of Langstrand, Dolphin Park, Namib Eco Village and Afrodite Beach. The police station is also home to a road block which is manned on a permanent basis during peak holiday seasons throughout a year.

Africa’s infrastructure development was under the spotlight at PIDA conference held in Swakopmund Erwin Leuschner

Officials representing Governments from across the African continent gathered in Swakopmund recently to reconfirm these Governments' commitment to the Program for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA).

The initial idea for PIDA was formulated five years ago, and acts as a blueprint for infrastructure transformation on the continent for the period 2012-2040. This week the officials came together to embark on new efforts, brainstorm on infrastructure projects and bring these ideas closer together for development goals on the continent.

The event was hosted at the Dome Conference Centre and skills transfers, job creation and training were identified as the key challenges for Africa to meet its infrastructural development agenda.

Officials attending the event included members of the African Union Commission, African Development Bank, Government of Namibia, Southern African Development Community, European Union, Development Bank of Southern Africa and more.

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Magistrate admits cocaine dealing is a growing problem at coastal towns

Jandré Dippenaar could just have walked up to us and said: “I am sorry” Jandré Dippenaar, who stands accused of having killed six people in a horrific motor vehicle collision on 29 December 2014, has not made any attempt to apologise to any of the victims' family members, who have all been present in the Swakopmund Regional Court throughout the trial so far.”It's almost three years since I lost my family and he (Dippenaar) never said sorry to me to this day. Even if he is not guilty, all he could do was say sorry", said Antonia Joschko in an exclusive interview with namib times. Joschko was 16 when she lost her father Markus Walter Helmut Joschko, mother Stephanie Schermuck-Joschko and her sister Alexandra Marlene Joschko in a head-on collision on the Henties Bay road between their vehicle and a vehicle with Dippenaar at the wheel.

Nadia Botha Sad part is - he still didn't learn from his mistakes. Saw him 3 times on different occassions drinking and driving not too long ago.

Full of confidence!!

Brigitte Soltau People like him don't know what manners are. He should be removed out of community and off our roads forever. He will do it again.

Thersius Wonder net hoe realisties dit is om..na Dippenaar oor die laaste 3 jaar as moordenaar beskuldig is te verwag hy moet 'jammer' sê..

Want onmiddellik sal dit as skulderkenning beskou word.. en wonder net of wanneer die hof bevind die ander party is skuldig of die jammers

dan teenoor Dippenaar gaan vloei... glo nie.. dan sal geld en swak vervolging ens ens die skuld kry.

Apollus Jy het ni mooi gedink ni.net tot daar Juergen George Mater hy moes al lankal Agter Trallies sit...Freakin uit op Warskuwing Sonder Bail & dan nog Buite om Kersfees te Geniet...Hoop Nie Ek loop Hom Raak in Swakop want Eish...

Susi ReimersDavel Such a shame!

Dippenaar,have some respect!!!

Barbara Bohmcker ja en hy hou heerlik kersfees saam met sy familie eb die ander sit weer die jaar alleen met hartseer.

Janice Thompson Hoop hy bly van die pad af Allan Roodt Regardless if he gives an apology or

Pioneer of Walvis Bay’s ship chandling industry Maria Engelbrecht dies The death of Mrs Maria Engelbrecht at the age of 80 occurred in Walvis Bay on Wednesday. Engelbrecht was seen as the founder of Walvis Bay's ship chandling industry. Engelbrecht arrived in Walvis Bay's as a young girl of 18 in 1955. She was the founder of the first ship chandlers and also Portuguese market garden and Portuguese liquor wholesalers. A well-known person in the business and sport section. Also a very important member not only of the Portuguese community, but also of the whole of Walvis Bay community. She was a very charitable person, she would help wherever it was needed and she was a devoted Catholic and dedicated member of the Stella Maris Parish.

She was very involved in the good works of the church and the community of Walvi Bay, Kuisebmond and Narraville. Her presence will surely be missed among all who knew her and those whose lives she touched.

Yolande FreygangKoning One amazing and loving woman with a heart of gold..RIP beautiful lady Wayne Hull RIP Maria Jacques Kearns Rest in eternal peace Mrs

Engelbrecht Lukas HingashipolaOmpsalmist RIP madam!!

Riana van Rooyen RIP Maria Beverley Bev Cloete RIP Maria

Swakopmund wants to be asbestos-free The Swakopmund Town Council has taken the decision to remove all asbestos from buildings and structures. Council intends to make N$250 000 available for the 2018/19 operational budget for the sole purpose of identifying asbestos "hot spots" in the holiday town and the removal thereof.The decision to make Swakopmund asbestos-free was taken at the last council meeting for 2017 held at the end of November. In the minutes it states although many products manufactured nowadays do not contain asbestos, it is still likely to find asbestos containing materials in older building structures.

Asbestos has been classified as a cancer- and lung disease producing agent. It was a popular insulator and has been used for construction purposes, especially as a roofing material. Improper handling, removal or renovations of structures containing asbestos may give rise to the release of very fine fibers which can remain airborne for a lengthy period.Once these fibers are inhaled they can remain in the body for many years, increasing the risk of developing cancers: cancer of the lung tissue and mesothelioma, a cancer of the thin membrane that surrounds the lung and other internal organs.

Yasser Al Zahir No man !what decision is this now?They should rather ban the import asbestos as of today but not compell home owners to remove their asbestos roof.This will be expensive &no one budgeted for it.I strongly oppose this decision.

An alleged drug dealer, who was arrested in July in Swakopmund after he was allegedly found to be in possession of 15.3-kilogram cannabis, was granted bail to the tune of N$15 000. The state opposed bail when the bail matter was heard in the Swakopmund magistrates court.Joseph Hoa-Khaob (37) was arrested on 7 July at his home in Swakopmund. The police carried out an extensive antidrug operation during that time and arrested him for being in possession of 72 parcels of cannabis, valued at N$153 300. After spending more than three months in custody, the suspect brought a formal bail application – and succeeded.

During the bail application state prosecutor Dalon Quickfall opposed bail on two grounds: he argued it would not be in the best interest of the public as the offense is serious and that the state has a strong case against the accused. The state also called three witnesses, whilst the applicant testified on his own behalf.

Susi ReimersDavel If you smoke one joint of cannabis daily,soon your brains equilibrium connection fails and your brain is at a standstill!! Thats why kids still growing cannot cope in class anymore and leave!! Worked at a rehab centre for 2 years!! Dont take it lightly!!!

Juergen George Mater There is Nothing Wrong with Cannabis as it Treats Illnesses...Smoking Cigarettes are More Poisonous & Alcohol Injures & Kills on Our Roads which is Not Banned...Alcohol is even Advertised in Shops,Newspapers & TV...Cannabis Should be Legalised as It Helped Me Once when I Used it Once for a Sickness.

Tanja Geoff Erasmus When is our country going to follow the rest of the

NASA’s Dr Japie to host most interesting space talk in Walvis Bay on 20 December send the kids Eye Namibia, in partnership with the American corner in Walvis Bay, presents a talk on Robotic Solar Systems Exploration presented by Dr Japie Van Zyl, the well known Namibian working for US space agency NASA in the United States of America.

Earlier this year, Dr Japie van Zyl had several skype presentations with learners from schools in Walvis Bay. Again, it was such an inspirational experience that he decided to share this with the rest of the community at large. Therefore, we invite learners, parents, and members of the public to join us.Come and see some of the moons and planets NASA has visited with their space-craft and learn more about the wonders of the universe.Come and see why he believes that if you can dream it, you can make it a reality.

Dalene Silver Ek gaan verseker, hy is welkom om saam met my te gaan Hanri Silver Dalene Silver MB Silver miskien kan Adriaan saam gaan?

Riaan Wat Man ,,maak my trots om n Boer te wees.....

Ina Mostert Wonderlik om te lees .baie bly vir Walvisbaai se gemeenskap.

Ina Mostert Ek gebore namibièr.

Traffic chief explains the presence of his vehicle on parking lot for disabled Swakopmund's municipal traffic chief Mr Melvyn Cloete explained this week the reason why he had to park his vehicle on a parking bay designated for disabled drivers. This follows after a member of the public took a picture of him parking there and taking exception to it, as any other motorist could face a fine of N$1 000 for using parking bays that are not open to the general public.

Cloete explained on the day he was called out to a spot in the central business district where a problem arose with a car guard.

He responded in his own vehicle and could not find a parking spot and was left no other option than to use this specific parking bay.

He had to first observe what the car guard was doing and in order to conceal his presence he entered Pick 'n Pay from where he could first see the car guard and when he established the car guard was not acting within his duties, confronted him and sorted out the problem.

Hans-Peter Steinbach All these comments about this being a petty issue. It has been proven (worldwide) that if you start the screws on the petty issues (small crimes), the larger issues (serious crime) reduce as well. So, please keep on publishing these small issues.

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VACANCY Walvis Bay Bulk Terminal (Pty) Ltd, an Equal Opportunity Employer and a division of Grindrod Terminals in Walvis Bay, is a company operating within the ports of Namibia, and hereby invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the following position:

HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER (REPORTING TO THE GENERAL MANAGER) Main Purpose of Position: · Sound knowledge of legal as well as company HSE requirement, and to coordinate and ensure compliance thereof; · To co-ordinate and ensure all relevant training and inductions are done as well as communicate SHE rules and regulations to employees; · Liaise with relevant authorities, service providers, contractors, labour- and casual employees in order to ensure compliance.

Scope of the Position (including, but not limited to): · Ordering, controlling, issuing and monitoring of PPE stock and ensuring optimal stock levels of required consumables; · Data capturing and maintenance of document control system in compliance with ISO standards; · Execute all company management objectives; · Be presentable at all times and ensure that all equipment being utilized is maintained, presentable and acceptable; · Keep all departments and managers fully advised of all relevant SHEQ matters; · Identify deviations and implement corrective action; · Enhance continuous efficiency improvements; · Undertake all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

Minimum requirements: · Grade 12, Code 8 driver's License; · Fluency in oral and written English and preferably a national language; · Health and Safety diploma, or relevant degree; · Minimum 3 years working experience and knowledge in a Health and Safety portfolio; · Terminals experience would be an added advantage; · Applied knowledge of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 9001; · Must be capable of dealing with conflict, have a mature approach to problem solving, and have very good decision making and planning skills; · Must have good interpersonal skills and display a strong degree of innovativeness and leadership.

Closing date: Friday, 05th January 2017 Kindly e-mail a comprehensive application to JohnnyF@grindrod.com.na

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WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME CONSENT: Place of Instruction (Pre-School) ON ERF: 3740 TOWNSHIP: Kuisebmond STREET: Agaat Street.

In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I/we, undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect/establish a Pre-School on the site.

Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Rooms 101 & 119, Civic Centre.

Any person having any objection to the approval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager: Roads and Building Control, (Town Planning), Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay and undersigned, in writing, not later than 2 January 2018.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT(S): Dan Nghiwilepo, P O Box 4844, Walvis Bay

STORAGE SPACE AVAILABLE IN WALVIS BAY 7,000m² (Covered Storage Space) 50,000m² (Open Storage Space) Safe and Secure warehousing & storage space available within the Walvis Bay Town and Harbour area for all your cargo handling needs. *Under-roof or outside storage *Secure and within close proximity of the Port *3 Phase power supply available *Site offices available *REAL-TIME Cargo Management System *Sufficient truck loading and off-loading facilities Contact us on: +264 81 129 4412

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WALVIS BAY TOWN PLANNING SCHEME CONSENT: Place of Instruction (Day-Care Centre) Day-Care & Kindergarten ON ERF: 2043 TOWNSHIP: Narraville STREET: 3 Pikkewyn Street, Narraville.

In terms of the above-mentioned Scheme, notice is hereby given that I/we, undersigned, have applied to the Walvis Bay Municipality for permission to erect/establish a Day-Care Centre & Kindergarten on the site.

Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, First Floor, Rooms 101 & 119, Civic Centre.

Any person having any objection to the approval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager: Roads and Building Control, (Town Planning), Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay and undersigned, in writing, not later than 2 January 2018.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT(S): Carmen Heather Mouton, P O Box 8021, Narraville

Merstyro (Pty) Ltd. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Invites suitably q ualified individuals to apply for the position of:

MAINTENANCE FITTER MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: · Maintain five Fanguyuan EPS moulding machines · Ferroli boiler ( 2,5 and 2 tonne) · Steam tank · Air compressor · Preforming Boiler · G eneral maintenance of all eq uipment and machinery REQUIREMENTS: · G r. 10 ( Artisan – mechanical) · Minimum of 5 years' experience · C ode B or BE Driver' s licence · Ability to work with hand tools · W illing to work overtime COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: · C ompetent in maintaining eq uipment · Ability to work independently while maintaining efficiency · Interpersonal skills · Ability to interact with management and staff · Excellent communication skills · G ood organising skills In exchange for a proactive and an enthusiastic professional approach, the C ompany offers a competitive remuneration package, commensurate with the position and the candidate' s experience.

Interested candidates must apply in writing by forwarding their C V ' s and a list of references to: Mrs. Alta G abrielsen, PO Box 1433, W alvis Bay, T el. 064 – 2028 9 1, Fax: 064 – 2037 8 9 or Email: merstyro@ abromafishing.com CLOSING DATE: 2 January 2018 Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted

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PROPERTY TIMES TE HUUR: Narraville Vanaf 29 Dec Bachelor woonstel te huur in Narraville Met diefwerings, sekuriteits deur + badkamer.

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Swakopmund Restaurant Retail Business For Sale Contact Birgit 081 275 7824 Seaside Estates

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Houses located within walking distance from sea with awesome Seaview! * Houses in construction selling from N$ 700 000-00 * Houses still to be built selling from N$ 630 000-00 Call / SMS / WhatsApp 081 169 6227 or phone 064 212 451 Come view houses on show!!!

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Contact Ben +264 812 461 254 or erastus +264 811 240 396

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Chef and waiter team.

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Available as from 01 January 2018 Contact 081 243 7831

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From 1 January.

081 275 5713

VACANCIES Supervisor vacancy at carwash in Swakopmund Requirements: Valid drivers licence Fluent in English & Afrikaans. No criminal record. 081 314 6460 Vacancies for cleaners also available OCEAN STAR PRE PRIMARY SCHOOL The Oc ean Star Pre- p ri m ary Sc hool has a v ac anc y f or a q uali f i ed p re p ri m ary sc hool teac her wi th at least 3 years ex p eri enc e.

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She got stolen this morning just after 6.

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DR JUMAH THE WITCH DOCTOR For all problems of life, diseases, protection, theft, cases, marriage, love, business and many more.

Visit me at Beranie Court in Walvis Bay or call Dr Jumah the witch doctor 081 640 9818 / 081 880 5300 Traditional medicine can be abused but cannot be stopped this is African way of life.

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JOBS WANTED I am looking for a Handy Man Job, I do have experience in Welding, Plumbing, Carpentry and many more. Can work on weekends and holidays.

Please contact me on 081 878 2622 benny I am Roswitha Akwake. I am a lady of 37 years and I am looking for work, I can start immediately in Swakopmund and in Lang Strand. I can work from Monday to Friday.

Please call me at 081 611 2776 I am Charnlye Gases, I am looking for work in Swakopmund, I am a 19 years old lady, I am hard working, can work in a team, willing to learn. I can work from Monday to Friday in Swakopmund Please call me on 081 330 9970

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Sport Theresa Croza * 30/12/1969 † 10/12/2017

Psalm 23 Roudiens Donderdag 21/12/2017 Christen Gemeente Kerk Narraville om 19:00 Begrafnis Sondag 24/12/2017 Christen Gemeente Kerk Narraville om 08:00 Kontak: Milly 081 203 3343 Claudine 081 458 9891

JOB WANTED: I am a young 27 year old lady with grade 10 looking for domestic work. I am in Walvis Bay. I have experience in cleaning for two years.

From Monday to Friday.

Contact: 081 724 3400 JOB WANTED: I am looking for work as a quad bike guider in Walvis Bay or Swakopmund.

Has 16 years experience.

Contact: 081 287 8467 JOB WANTED: I am a 25 year old lady looking for domestic work at Langstrand, for holiday.

I am very hardworking.

Contact: 081 471 4250 WERK GESOEK: Ek is ‘n 40 jarige dame opsoek na huiswerk, was en stryk.

Ek het 6 jaar ondervinding.

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Ernst Cloete * 13.10.1939 + 12.12.2017 Maleagi 4 vers 2: “Maar vir julle wat My Naam vrees, sal die son van geregtigheid opgaan, en daar sal ge-nesing onder sy vleuels wees, en julle sal uittrek en huppel soos kalwers uit die stal.”

ROUDIENS: Woensdagaand 20.12.2017 19:00 by ELK Narraville (Maranatha) Navrae: ZELDA 081 465 6125

Shotokan Karate Akademie Shotokan Karate Akademie se prysuitdeling vir die jaar 2017 het onlangs plaasgevind waartydens die studente met toekennings beloon is vir hul harde werk gedurende hierdie jaar.

Met 'n terugblik op 2017 se prestasies was die volgende toernooie in ag geneem waartydens die atlete prestasies verwerf het: Op stylverwante vlak, die Shotokan Karate Swakopmund Ope toernooi in April, Shotokan Karate Namibia Nasionale Toernooi in Windhoek in Augustus, asook die Shotokan International Ontwikkelingstoernooi in Walvsibaai in Oktober.

Op Nasionale vlak was deelname aan die NAKU alle style toernooi in September ook belangrik.

Op Internasionale vlak is 9 atlete verkies uit die Namibiese proewe (NAKU) vir deelname aan die Region 5 kampioenskap wat in Maputo, Mosambiek aangebied is.

Drie atlete het ook hul swart gordels verwerf gedurende die jaar en die klub beoog om in die nuwe jaar nog atlete toe te rus om hierdie spesiale prestasie te verwerf.

Die klub gaan in 2018 voortbou aan 'n goeie toekoms vir die atlete en sien uit na nuwe uitdagings soos die volgende Region 5 Toernooi wat in Botswana aangebied gaan word.

Die klub wens alle karateka en ouers van Swakopmund 'n baie Geseënde Kersfees en 'n Voorspoedige 2018 toe.

Karate-klasse en registrasies sal weer op Maandag 15 Januarie 2018 om 17:30 begin by die Swakopmund stadsaal.

Klasse wat angebied word: “Kiddies” Karate (voorskool) vir kinders so jonk as 5 jaar wat 'n spesiale syllabus volg om hul gereed te maak vir die internationale syllabus.

Junior en Senior studente (skoolgaande en alle ouderdomme) volg 'n internasionale syllabus gemik om atlete van alle ouderdomme.

Kontak gerus vir Valdemar Swart by 085 124 2938 of Theresa Swart 081 234 0134 of stuur 'n epos an shotokan@iway.na vir meer inligting of besoek ons webblad swakopkarate.com.

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Marichen (//khai # Gao) !Gaoses * 08/12/1958

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Psalm 121 Troosdiens - Donderdag - 21/12/2017 Shalom Parish, Kuisebmond @ 19h00 BEGRAFNIS - SATERDAG - 23/12/2017 08:00 BY DIE HUIS, SANDWICH STR, NO 79 K/MOND 09:00 BY SHALOM PARISH KERK K/MOND

NAVRAE ELLIS: 081 440 0891

LINDA: 081 797 9401

Swakopmund Spar FEI World Jumping Challenge Over 100 competitors from all corners of Namibia gathered at Riverside Equestrian Centre last weekend for the "Swakopmund Spar Third Leg" of the 2017 FEI World Jumping Challenge and Youth Olympic Qualifier.

Nadine Flemming and Seeis Shelton managed to clear all but one hurdle to get Namibia's show jumpers within reach of a ticket to the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires in 2018 under the watchful eye of FEI judge Sandra Cox. With only two African country's results for the Qualifier not yet in, Flemming has an excellent chance of fulfilling the dream the Namibian Equestrian Federation has been nurturing t h r o u g h i t s Yo u t h Olympic Programme.

Secretary General of the Namibian Equestrian Federation Gigi Mathias, said that the event was extremely good and that he is satisfied. Flemming and Seeis Shelton also won the Namibian

chapter of the FEI Wo r l d J u m p i n g Challenge 2017 Category A over 1.20/1.30.

Michelle Künzle and Locarno di Caprio won Cat B over 1.10/1.20m and Gesche Gilchrist on Seeis Dansuelo won Category C over 1.05/1.10m.

Best YOG Riders: Cat A - Nadine F l e m m i n g Cat B - Ariane Wieland Cat C - Ramona Röschlau Winner Namibian Club Team Dressage Championship: 1. Reiterverein Swakopmund Winner Namibian C l u b T e a m S h o w j m p i n g Championships: 1. Riverside Equestrian Centre Vi c t o r L u d o r u m :

Nadine Flemming and Seeis Shelton

Children - Jayd BassiHanssen (Assegai S c a n d a l ) Juniors - Nadine Flemming (Seeis S h e l t o n ) Adults - Kerstin Garbade (Voigtskirch Avatar) SPAR Third Leg of the FEI World Jumping Challenge: C a t A : 1. Nadine Flemming (Seeis Shelton) 2. Michelle Künzle (Seeis Mon Gold) C A T B : 1. Michelle Künzle (M&A's Caskari) 2. Michelle Künzle (Locarno di Caprio) 3. Kerstin Garbade (Voigtskirch Avatar) C a t C : 1. Lara Knickel (Bee B e e J a y ) 2. Gesche Gilchrist (Seeis Dansuelo) 3. Silvia Kleyenstüber (Rathmor Waterford)

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The 2017 Nedbank Desert Dash delivered The 13th annual Nedbank Desert Dash delivered as promised, an exciting cycling marathon through the Namib Desert that started at the Grove Mall in Windhoek and ended at Tiger Reef in Swakopmund. A total of 900 hardcore cyclists took on 369 kilometres of gravel road in what is the most intense mountain-biking event in Namibia.

The 2017 Nedbank Desert Dash has grown with more than double the participants as in recent years.

Konny Looser scooped the ultimate prize for the 3rd time in a row in the men's solo category and walked off with N$34 000 for completing the gruelling race. He also managed to set a new record, completing the 369-kilometre stretch in 13 hours and 55 minutes.

Following on Looser's heels was Max Knox who made off with N$19 000 for his solo effort, while Thinus Redelinghuys received N$12 000 for coming in third in the men's solo category.

In the women's solo division, Rebecca Robisch had an incredible race coming first, with a time of 16 hours and 9 minutes while Wilmien Chamberlaine and Anri Parker came second and third respectively.

Robisch received N$34 000, while Chamberlaine made off with N$19 000 and Parker received N$12 000. In the two men's division, Team Kia Elite's Cobus Smit and Drikus Coetzee made it to the checkpoint first while Michelle Vorster and Carmen Buchacher, riding for the Janine and Suzelle Davin Sport Trust were first in the two women’s category with each team walking away with N$20 000.

This year's race also offered a mixed gender team and 4 Person teams, all vying for a stake of the N$370 000 total prize money distributed to the best performers. Team MBM came up top in the 4 man category, Team Kia- UCT taking second place and the Gondwana Dust Devils finishing in third place.

One of the highlights of this year's Desert Dash was when farm worker, Johannes Uheka, who competed with a borrowed bicycle, walked away with a brand new Toyota Aygo worth N$170 000 sponsored by Indongo Toyota.

During the recent official launch of the Desert Dash race, Nedbank Managing Director Lionel Matthews noted that it takes a brave soul to take on the might of the world's oldest desert – at night, especially. Speaking at the official prize giving, Eddie Turner, Executive for Nedbank Corporate & Executive Banking stated, "I would like to applaud each and every one of the cyclists who participated in the 2017 Nedbank Desert Dash.

You can all be proud of the fact that you have overcome the peril that is the desert and have shown to us today who you really are. It really is amazing the amount of effort you put in to make this race possible. Thank you for this tremendous commitment, which lies at the core of making the Nedbank Desert Dash possible."

While the Desert Dash race offered a magnificent cycling experience it equally unlocked endless business opportunities for local businesses.

According to Thusnelda Araes, who deals with the reservations at Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre, not a single room was free at this popular refuge between 9 and 15 December this year. The same went for Clarice Theys who until recently ran a bed and breakfast at the coastal town.

Narraville Youth Soccer The Narraville Youth Soccer Academy recently hosted a successful friendly soccer tournament at the Narraville soccer field. The tournament was for the youth of Walvis Bay in the age groups under 9, 11, 13, 15 and 17.

The results of the day were: Under 9 0 -1 YOUNG UNITED YOUNG UNITED 0-0 ACADEMY N A R R A V I L E Under 15 NORTHERN STARS Y O U N G U N I T E D 2 - 0 N A R R AV I L E A C A D E M Y 3 - 1 NORTHERN STARS NARRAVILE 1-0 YOUNG UNITED Under 11 NORTHERN STARS 0-0 YOUNG UNITED N A R R AV I L E 1 - 0 YOUNG UNITED A C A D E M Y N A R R AV I L E 0 - 0 NORTHERN STARS Under 13 N A R R AV I L E 1 - 0 NORTHERN STARS YOUNG UNITED ACADEMY 0-2 N A R R AV I L E NORTHERN STARS

Under 17 YOUNG UNITED ACADEMY 1-2 NARRAVILE Narraville Youth Academy U/13

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