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SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 7046 WEDNESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2023 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net

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Christmas Greetings from the South Pole Save Eileen van der Schyff

The Crew of the Marine Fishing Vessel (MFV) Helena Ndume, owned by Honeydew Investments, wishes Namibians a merry Christmas all the way from Antarctica.

The management of Honeyguide Investments (PTY) LTD confirmed to the newspaper the crew of the vessel is doing well and sending a special Christmas greeting to all Namibians. “The vessel and crew are doing well. They are currently positioned at the heart of Antarctica.

The landscape is breathtaking, surroun-

Vendors Not Permitted in Swakop CBD Sharlien Tjambari

ded by pristine nature.

Our brave crew would like to wish Merry Christmas to all our fellow Namibian peop l e , f a m i l y, a n d friends.”

The vessel made history when she set sail from Namibia to Antarctica on Wednesday, 27 September this year on its maiden journey, marking the first instance of a Namibian Continues on page 2

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Kuisebmond Ouetehuis Vier Kersfees

Many families struggle to find a decent job and in order to put bread on the table they have opted to sell handmade products to tourists. However, these street vendors face a daily challenge. According to them, while walking around town trying to sell their products, they are continuously harassed by security guards who would chase them away.

One such street vendor, Avelino Domingos, approached the Namib Times in frustration and expressed his anger with a certain security company which operates in the Central Business District (CBD). He also expressed his frustration with Swakopmund Municipality officials for chasing him away while he was trying to sell his products. Domingos explained, “on 12 December, security guards from a certain security company met me in town while I am busy selling my products, they

took me to their office and told me that I am not supposed to sell my products here in town. I said it is okay then I will go sell my things at the beach.”

The following day, on 13 December, according to Domingos, he was at the beach doing business as usual when he again encountered security officers from the same company, who reminded him of the conversation they had the previous day - that he is not allowed to sell his products in town. Upon hearing this, Domingos informed Continues on page 2

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Christmas Greetings fishing vessel oper a t i n g i n i n t e rnational waters.

With a crew of 32, including 12 Namibians, and a N$100 million icebreaker vessel, the (MFV) Helena Ndume aims to explore new fishing grounds and species, particularly toothfish, within the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine

Living Resources (CCAMLR) Convention area. Minister Derek Klazen praised Honeyguide Investments for its N$150 million investment and expressed Namibia's commitment to international fisheries management. The vessel, managed by Fernando de Castro, planned a 40-day pitstop in Fiji for refuelling

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before embarking on a three-month fishing expedition in the South Pole. The vessel is expected to return to Walvis Bay in May next year, where it will stay for four months before its next fishing trip to Antarctica as per De Castro's statement that also encourages Namibian fishing companies to consider venturing into international waters.

Save the Dorob Rudi Bowe

Save the Dorob is a community project initiated by local residents, business professionals and holidaymakers to renovate the area north of Henties Bay. Roads to the different fishing spots must be maintained, including Messum Crater and Dead Sea, also motorists should only use the official road and surrounding areas so that these areas are not destroyed by vehicles going off-road. The Dorob National Park in central Namibia, is actually more of a protected reserve than for tourism purposes that highlights a strong focus on conservation measures. It is a key piece of the puzzle along Namibia's coast that allows for the entire 1 570km coastline of the country to be protected.

Collectively, this area is known as the Namib Skeleton Coast National Park, and it conso-lidates three greater national parks: Skeleton Coast, Namib-Naukluft and Sperrgebiet, In October this year at the first meeting the following persons were elected to lead the project 'Save the Dorob' Daleen Aggenbach from Spar Henties Bay (Chairperson), Simon Anderson from NSAA (Secretary), Willem de Wet from Desert Air, Neal van den Berg from Kanal 7, Clarinda from Rent a

Drum, Nico Niemand from Erongo Red, S Walker from Coca-Cola, Karel Aggenbach from Henties-baai Tourism, Naude van der Merwe resident of Henties Bay. Mahne Kruger and Desmon Kam-batnamasa from the Henties Bay Municipality.

At this point, all the roads including the "Dead Sea" and the road through the Messum Crater have already been scraped. Some roads are not completely smooth, but at least drivable.

The fishing signs have also been replaced as far as Horning Bay. The signs are put up to be seen as you drive north from Henties Bay. Due to cost, only one side of the sign is in print.

Some of the points that still needs to be done are the poles in front of the beach indicate which exits to scraped roads are, and what has fallen over that must be picked up again. The Welwitschia plants in Messum Crater must be protected by packing stones so that the vehicles do not touch them.

Cleaning sessions must be

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them that the area he was selling from was not the CBD, whereto the security officers responded by spraying him [Domingos] with pepper spray. “They took me to their office again like the previous day and told me that they don't want to see me in Swakopmund. They said I must go back to Walvis Bay. I have been selling my products in all towns of Namibia since 1996. I don't know why the Swakopmund Municipality and this security company don't want me to sell here in Swakop. I am not working and have a family and we only survive from this business.” Domingos feels that if the Swakopmund Municipality doesn't want him to

sell his products, the municipality must give him a job so that he can earn an income to support his family.

According to the Swakopmund Municipality's Public Relations Officer, Linda Mupupa, street vendors fall under the Economic Development Department which are guided by the Youth Development Officer. Mupupa said, “street vendors and hawkers are not permitted to sell within the Central Business District; therefore we have created the Kavita Park which is an area designated for all craftsmen and women to sell their craft. Other areas are located at the SME Parks in different locations in Swakopmund.”

arranged regularly to clean our beaches and education to beach visitors must receive attention.

Garbage containers must be set up outside Henties Bay where the beach rubbish can be thrown in.

Early in the new year, attention will be given to the roads again and they will also be watered, which will help a lot to bring them up to standard.

There are also smaller signs, (1 200 x 30) made from all the fishing spots that can be bought as a souvenir at Spar Hentiesbaai at N$700 per sign.

To be able to do all these projects, we need funds

Acknowledgment will be given on the web page. The books of the organization are audited every year.

For more information contact Naude van der Merwe at +264811272140 or Daleen Aggenbach at Spar Henties Bay

and sponsors. Fortunately, Namibians and all those who love the desert and Henties Bay understand the importance of such a project.

Some funds and sponsors, but not enough to cover everything were received. Some of the contributions are large packages for accommodation, hunting and tickets have been made for them which will be sold at Spar Hentiesbaai at N$100 a ticket.

Feel free to check out Henties Bay Tourism's website for the prizes that can be won. These are incredible prizes. The projects are also intended to continue continuously over the years. This will cause us to need more funds and sponsors.

Other projects have also been mentioned that have not yet received attention and for which funds and sponsors are also needed.

In order to make the project successful, anyone can make a contribution to Henties Bay Tourism Association's Bank Windhoek account SAV 2000218933 branch code 481772 or can provide a sponsor for anything that affects the project.

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Erongo Triumph: Bannerman Secures Mining License for Etango Advancement Eileen van der Schyff

Australian and Namibian-listed uranium development company, Bannerman Energy Ltd was granted a Mining Licence (ML) for its flagship Etango Uranium Project by the Ministry of Mines and Energy in Namibia. This announcement, coupled with the initiation of early works contracts, marks a pivotal moment for the company.

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This was revealed in a press release authorised on behalf of Bannerman Energy Board by Brandon Munro, Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Bannerman wasted no time in awarding two crucial contracts, totalling approximately N$36 million, to a local Namibian contractor. These contracts focus on the construction of a temporary water supply and the site access road, crucial components for the impending full-scale construction works.

These endeavours are funded from the company's existing cash holding of A$37.3 million. Brandon Munro, Bannerman's Managing Director, and CEO, expressed his gratitude, stating, “the grant of the Etango Mining Licence represents a milestone event for Bannerman and our valued stakeholders."

He emphasised the

company's enduring commitment to Etango since its initial investment in 2006.

Gavin Chamberlain, Chief Operating Officer, highlighted the significance of the local engagement, stating, "I am delighted that we have awarded the first contracts on Etango to a Namibian construction services business," underlining the company's commitment to contributing to the Namibian economy.

The Etango Uranium Project, located in Namibia's Erongo Region, has undergone extensive exploration and feasibility studies over the past 15 years. The recent completion of the Definitive Feasibility Study in December 2022 confirmed the technical and economic viability of conventional open-pit mining and heap leach processing. Banner-

man's adherence to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards was acknowledged with the 2023 African Mining Indaba's ESG Award for Community Engagement.

With the mining licence in hand, Bannerman progresses towards a targeted Final Investment Decision, aligned with the positive trend in uranium market fundamentals. Namibia's history of uranium production, coupled with its political stability and supportive infrastructure, positions it as an ideal jurisdiction for Bannerman's strategic endeavours.

The commencement of site establishment in January and early works construction over the next four to six months underscores Bannerman's commiment to achieving key milestones on schedule.

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Court Swakopmund Court Report Magistrate Court Daniel Petrus Paulus Pienaar (61), appeared on a charge of anti-corruption act- bribery of public officer (to perform or abstain from performing an official act). The matter was postponed to 25 June for plea and trial. The accused is on bail.

Russel Engelbrecht (18) and a 17year-old boy, appeared on a charge of robbery. The matter was postponed to 24 April for tracing of accused. The accused are at large, and a warrant of arrest was issued.

Fransiskujs Jagger (47) and Isaac Pinto Kaulinge (23), appeared on a charge of drug- possession of dependence-producing substance. The matter was postponed to 23 July for plea and trial. The accused are on bail.

Wanda Zynda (56) and Roxanne Beukes (30), appeared on charges of fraud and theft. The matter was post-

poned to 6 February for legal aid. The accused are on bail.

Bonifasius Hendrik Araeb (36), appeared on two counts of rape charges. The matter was postponed to 28 February for further investigations. The accused is on bail.

Jefta Awarab (20), appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 21 February for a mental observation report. The accused is on bail.

Gert Ses (30), appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 11 March for plea and trial. The accused remains in custody.

Morne Samuels (19), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 6 August 2024 for plea and trial. The accused is on bail.

Helron Cloete (46), George Kautoorora (33), Stanley Katjizumo (39), Alta

Harases (57), Ritha Oxurus (45), Ruth !Hoas (42), Diana !Hoakhaes (39), Marshenee Jantjies (30), Plan Reimo Uwugaeb (32) and Ronel Doeses (36), appeared on a charge of fraud. The matter was postponed to 6 February for fixing of trial date. The accused are on bail.

Michelle Gebhardt (22), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 3 September 2024 for plea and trial. The accused is on bail.

Karl Andre Celliers (55), Werner Yambeka (26) and Ethan Carlo Sam (19), appeared on charges of fraud and money laundering. The matter was postponed to 5 March for Prosecutor General's DecisionSection 119 Apply. The accused are on bail.

Mario Freds Vessel (34), appeared on a charge of rape.

The matter was postponed to 21 February for Prosecutor General's Decision. The accused is on bail.

Jessica Gugowas (26) and Maldon Brandon Stramis (26), appeared on charges of dealing in cocaine and dependence-producing substance.

The matter was postponed to 6 February for legal aid. The accuse are on bail.

Denzil Gaoseb (19) and Kelvin Gaoseb (37), appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 24 July for plea and trial. The accused remain in custody.

Antheny Anthony Doeseb (33), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 28 October 2024 for plea and trial. The accused remains in custody. !Guro Hoebeb (32), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm read with the provisions of the domestic violence act, act 4 of 2003.

The matter was postponed to 5 February for further investigations. The accused is on bail.

Panduleni Nambahu (34), appeared on a charge of theft.

The matter was postponed to 5 August 2024 for plea and trial. The accused remains in custody.

Nghiyolwa Nangolo (33), appeared on a charge of attempted murder (assault).

The matter was postponed to 24 January for further investigations. The accused remains in custody.

Ricardo Selly So-oabeb (30), appeared on charges of robbery and robbery with aggravating circumstances.

The matter was postponed to 30 January for further investigations. The accused is on bail.

Alzetha Ashley Fabiola (33), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 20 February for further investigations. The accused remains in custody.

The Namib Times Management & Staff would to thank you all for your continued support throughout 2023.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2024.

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Kuisebmond Ouetehuis Vier Kersfees Leandrea Mouers

Die inwoners van die Kuisebmond Ouetehuis het Kersfees gevier deur die geboorte van Jesus Christus op te voer, gevolg deur 'n middagete.

Die inwoners het bybelverse voorgelees, gesing, en die spel opgevoer, met die hulp van Juffrou Mienie Mouton.

Die opvoering was afgesluit met die senior burgers wat luidrugtig 'We want to wish you a Merry Christmas' gesing het.

Namcol het bygedra tot die feesvieringe deur 'n koek en kolwyntjies te borg, en het ook gehelp met die ete en lekkergoed-pakkies wat die inwoners ontvang het.

Fotos deur Leandrea Mouers

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'n Brief aan my Dogter…

Leandrea Mouers

Plaaslike entrepreneur, Lindi van Loggenberg, kan nou die titel van skrywer by haar naam voeg, aangesien sy onlangs haar eie boek, “Liewe Cliré”, gepubliseer het. Sy vertel dat haar skrywers reis begin het as ‘n brief aan haar dogtertjie toe hulle uitvind sy is swanger in Julie 2020.

“Dit het eers 'n paar maande gelede 'n boek geword.

Dit is 'n ware verhaal, 'n tou trek tussen geloof en vrees en die skoppelmaai pad van wonderwerke.

Van swanger wees en gevare oorbrug, ambulans rit tot verlammende gevoel. Deur trane van smart, na trane van blydskap. Dit was 'n brief aan my dogter wat ontaard het in 'n geloofsavontuur wat veral by mammas en pappas bedank, maar iets unieks inhou vir almal.”

Van Loggenberg vertel dat sy haarself nog nooit so kwesbaar gelaat het nie, soos met die skryf van die boek.

“En dit ook nog op so 'n onbeheerbare skaal. Om deur die emosie te gaan, weer en weer te herleef het; die oomblik toe ek vir die eerste keer besef het iets was fout, groot fout. Die skryf van die boek en die publisering daarvan was nie so eenvoudig soos wat ek gedink het nie, maar Ndeshi Jameson van Purpose at the Well Publishing was 'n ongelooflike steunpilaar en baie geduldig.”

Sy sê sy is verseker nog nie klaar geskryf nie.

“My advies aan mammas is dat jy nie verkeerd is om emosies te hê wat jy self nie kan verklaar nie. Bid. Raadpleeg Hom eerste. Abba kan alles laat meewerk. Jy is nie alleen nie, jy is 'n geliefde, jy is belangrik, jy is uniek! Spreek lewe!”

Die boek is beskikbaar by Be Cute Wellness Aesthetics Walvisbaai (+264 812 954 702) sowel as

by Be Cute Windhoek, Appelliefie Vellies, Cornerstone in Walvisbaai, en daar is 'n afhaalpunt in Swakopmund by Food Lovers Market vir voorL i n d i v a n L o g g e n b e r g , m e t h a a r b o e k , afbetaalde bestellings.

Liewe Cliré.

Fotos Leandrea Mouers

Lindi van Loggenberg gedurende die bekendstelling van haar boek.

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namib times SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958

* 28 to 29 December: The annual Nedbank Desert Classic, a Betterball Stableford Scramble Drive Golf tournament at the Rossmund Golf Course

* 20 December: National Beach Tennis Festival at the Swakopmund Mole

* 23 December: Namib Trails Cycling & Running Event at Swakopmund Adventure Centre

* 20 December: Ring of Fire: A Johnny Cash Tribute, presented by Riaan Smit at Swakopmund Entertainment Centre

* 23 December: Pupkewitz Secondary Schools & Senior Open at Vineta Stadium Swakopmund

* 20 December: Coastal Talent Show at the Swakopmund Night Market, hosted at Tiger Reef

* 26 December: Offshore Race at the Walvis Bay Yacht Club * 26 December : Sparta Rugby Touchies in Henties Bay

* 21 December – 23 December: Swakopmund Street Far at Daniel Tjongarero Avenue in Swakopmund * 21 December – 22 December: Festive Night Market at the Walvis Bay Dunes Mall * 22 December: Pupkewitz Primary School Open at Vineta Stadium Swakopmund * 22 - 23 December: Festive Golf Cup at the Walvis Bay Golf Club * 22 December: Jägermeister Summer Festival at the Swakopmund Paintball Centre and MiniGolf * 23 December: Bell Buoy at the Walvis Bay Yacht Club

* 26 December: Annual Angling Bonanza in Henties Bay * 26 to 29 December : SFC Xmas Football Cup at SFC in Swakopmund * 27 to 28 December: Hobie 16 Nationals at 18:00 at the Walvis Bay Yacht Club * 27 December: Pupkewitz Jetty Mile starting at 15:00 at Tiger Reef, and ending at Swakopmund Mole

* 29 December: Sailing Season Prize-giving at the Walvis Bay Yacht Club. * 29 December: SME Kapana & Market Day Festival at the JC Harris Park, Walvis Bay * 29 December: Open Ski-boat tournament at Platz Am Meer Mall Swakopmund * 30 December : Namib Desert WESKUS 4X4 VASBYT at the Walvis Bay Motor Sport Park (Old Oval Racetrack) in Walvis Bay * 30 December: Live Performance by Lin-Mari at Dunes Mall Walvis Bay * 31 December: Glow Waves Events at the Walvis Bay Yacht Club

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SCHOOL NEWS

20 DECEMBER 2023

Leandrea Mouers

Eight learners from the Namib Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Foundation (NamSTEM) attended the iMBEWU South African Youth Engineering and Science Symposium (SAYESS) in Krugersdorp, South Africa from 7 – 9 December.

The three-day competition was held at the Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Center and Spa. According to Mrs Anastacia Herbert, the founder of NamSTEM, the learners were recruited from the Erongo and Khomas region.

“We hope to expand to the rest of the country in future. Our biggest challenge was acquiring sponsorships to attend the competition and many learners had to stay because of that. Namops Logistics was the only sponsor for this trip. All of the learners received medals for their projects and Lilibeth Baziun received the award for best Namibian project and received a prize of R500.”

The Namibians competed against learners from South Africa and Zambia.

The results are as follow: Dominique Peterson, received bronze for her project Fermentation: Humankind's Oldest Biotechnological Tool.

She made kimchi from scratch (making it a bit more authentic to Namibia because of what we have available here) and investigated the changes in pH and glucose levels as the kimchi ferments over 21 days and more.

Dudley Sawab, received silver for her project, PVC Watering Machine.

Dudley explained that the idea came from trying to find easy ways of gardening that will conserve water and usage of minimum water.

“With this in mind I found PVC pipes at the farm underutilized and knowing plastic is not biodegradable and used these pipes while intending to re-use them for gardening, and to build a waterfall. I used the waterfall to see how it could help plants grow faster.”

Jadan van Rooyen received bronze for his subject causes the most anxiety?

The aim was to find out which school subject causes the most anxiety for senior primary learners.

Jesse Herero, received bronze for Robots Programming, and he created and programmed his own robot.

Jessica Stein, received bronze, for her project; Hidden: The Dangers of Cleaning. She used experiments to prove or disprove that you can accidentally produce toxic gases when mixing household cleaning products.

Lilibeth Bazuin, received silver, for her project Chemification Spherification. Spherification is a technique used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries to create unique, visually striking, and functional products. In this study, the aim was to investigate the impact of spherification on the pH, taste, and texture of different food liquids. She created her own edible spheres (boba) with different food liquids.

Ndahambelela Mutumbulwa, received bronze for the project of

investigating the growth of oyster mushrooms.

The experiment involved setting up controlled conditions for mushroom cultivation using the substrates. Each substrate was replicated multiple times to ensure reliable results. Environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, light exposure, and ventilation were kept consistent across all conditions. Parameters such as mushroom growth rate, yield, and other relevant observations were measured and recorded throughout the project.

Theodor Benyameni, also received bronze for the project, the water purifier. The aim of the study was to design and evaluate a water purifier capable of removing pollutants and toxins from contaminated water sources. The purifier consists of a multistage filtration process using a combination of materials including locally available materials.

Aside from participating in the competition, the learners had the opportunity to do some sight-seeing as well.

“On the first day we visited Maropeng: Cradle of Humankind.

We saw fossils, learned about how humankind was born, viewed stone tools that are up to one million years old, and much more. We walked through some exhibitions of the oldest human fossils and went on a boat ride through the exhibition of the four elements – water, fire, earth and air.”

“On the second day, we visited Croc City: Crocodile and Reptile Park. We got the chance to learn more about crocodiles and how they lay eggs and are born, and we also learned about other reptiles such as snakes and tortoises. After that, we went to a live show about snakes and crocodiles and the children got a chance to hold the baby crocodiles and put the snakes on them.”

Lillibeth Bazuin, who is a grade 6 learner said that it was an exhilarating and fun experience.

“I enjoyed participating and socialising with like-minded teens.

I hope we can all do this again soon!

Domonique Peterson, a grade 7 learners added that he enjoyed the excurciuons and meetings other like-minded learners.

“I'm also happy that I could do this on an international level and would like to do this again sometime.”

Herbert added that it is important for children to attend such competitions, as it offers them exposure to a world of possibilities.

“They get to experience different activities and also get to interact and make friends with like – minded individuals who care just as much about STEM. They also get the opportunity to compete in more international competitions and more opportunities for their future studies. I hope that more schools will become involved in science fairs next year and if they need any guidelines or information on how to start or get involved they can contact me via email on namstem19@gmail.com.”

Scenes from the iMBEWU South African Youth Engineering and Science Symposium (SAYESS) where eight Namib Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Foundation (NamSTEM) attended.

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PROPERTIES TO RENT TO LET: The Docks Stern Walvis Bay. Newly painted a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, guest toilet. Open plan kitchen, lounge, dining room, 2 courtyards.

Tandem garage Very secure.

N$ 200. water included Prepaid electricity.

Blinds.

N$ 8 500.00 p/m Deposit N$ 8500.00 Payment negotiable.

Available from 1 Jan 2024 Contact Hannah / Frank 081 124 2151 TO RENT: Centre of Swakopmund Modern upmarket fully furnished/applianced 2 bedroom flat for long term rent. Large open plan kitchen, dining-room, lounge combo. Includes fireplace and underfloor heating. 1 full bathroom + guest toilet North/west facing Veranda with braai Long garage with electric gate. Building looked after

by Haus Lüderitz body corporate- included in rent N$ 10 000/month negotiable.

Call: 0811240375 Email: nick@nicksracing.com

PROPERTIES TO RENT WALVIS BAY 081 124 3904 2nd Street, East office space available to rent Contact: 081 124 3904

PROPERTIES FOR SALE GREAT INVESTMENT! 6x Bachelor apartments for sale Good monthly income Kuisebmond, Markies Street Contact: 081 314 9294 FOR SALE: Small established Spa Business in the centre of Swakopmund Town.

Including Essential and Carrier oils, Spa equipment, Stock and Barrel excluding building.

Urgent sale!!!

N$ 250 000.00 Neg Contact: 081 170 1546 / 081 246 2930 FOR SALE: Townhouse in Ocean View, Swakopmund.

2 Bedrooms with BIC 2 Bathrooms, 1 guest toilet Open plan kitchen with BIC, Built in stove.

Balcony, Single garage.

Modern interior fittings.

Situated in the first floor, Secured area, near the malls and fueling stations.

Reduced to N$ 885 000.00 Contact: 081 800 2358 HENTIESBAAI North Dune, Omaruru Street 830m². Short walk seafront. 3 boundaries walls - N$420,000 negotiable.

South Dune, Brukaros Street - 1165m². Very close to beach.

2 boundary walls N$ 780,000 negotiable.

Both fully serviced in well established areas of holiday homes and permanent residents.

Contact owner@henties.com 0816720827.

Vacancies VACANCY: Skipper for Longline, Officer Class 5/6.

Email CV to delize@aatsouth. com

Vacancies VACANCY SALES ASSISTANT Honest Vibrant and Friendly Namibian Citizen Fluent in English & Afrikaans Reference required Pastel experience Willing to learn Please forward CV’s to: lf@bdmnam.com P.O. Box 4032 Walvis Bay

BOATS

TO HIRE CONTAINERS TO BUY / RENT and storage yard in Swakopmund with 24/7 access.

Office or ablution alterations.

Cowboys.

064 418 150 or 081 146 4770

JOBS WANTED JOB WANTED: A 36 year old lady is looking for domestic work in Walvis Bay or Langstrand weekends only. I have 5 years experience. Contact: 081 496 5587 JOB WANTED: Lovisa is looking for cleaning work 081 284 2711 Sigried is looking for cleaning work 081 310 1936

JOB WANTED: Ek is baie betroubaar en opsoek na 3 dae huiswerk, Dinsdae, Donderdae en Vrydae. Ek kan ook in Januarie begin. Het huidige werkgewers as verwysings. Kan glad nie kinders opas nie.

Walvisbaai Kontak: 081 679 9113

JOB WANTED: I am looking for caregiver work anywhere in Namibia, I can also work at a farm, I have experience and references.

Contact: 081 318 2125 / 081 476 3066

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20 DECEMBER 2023

NOTICE CONSENT USES, ERECTION OF BUILDING AND USE OF LAND IN TERMS OF TOWN PLANNING SCHEME REGULATIONS

VACANCY

VESSEL OPERATOR (Walvis Bay) · Vessel operations in the port · Co-ordinating with Port + Authorities for all vessels · Problem solving and working under pressure · After hour availability required. · Previous experience in a shipping/logistics industry would be beneficial Please forward a detailed application to: Shivani.pillay@msc.com

Closing Date: 05/01/2024 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Notice is hereby given in terms of Clause 6 of the Swakopmund Town Planning Scheme Regulations that the Municipal Council considers the following consent uses, erection of buildings and use of land, details of which are obtainable from the General Manager: Engineering and Planning Services.

Placidity Investment cc herewith intends to apply to the Municipality of Swakopmund for special consent to operate a Home Shop on the premises of Erf 2029, Matutura Extension 10.

Any person having any objections against such application should lodge such objection/s in writing and within 14 days of the last publication to the Swakopmund Municipality and the applicant, during normal business hours.

Closing date for objections or comments is 12 January 2024.

Contact person: Petrus Shiponeni, Cell: 081 163 9546 Email: petrusshiponeni@iway.na or Mr. J. Heita (Manager: Town Planning) Tel: +264 (64) 4104403

LITURGICAL PROGRAMME Roman Catholic Parishes – Swakopmund 19 DECEMBER 2023 - 1 JANUARY 2024 19 Dec 2023 Tuesday 16h00 - 18h00 - St Stephanus Tamariskia Swakopmund 20 Dec 2023 Wednesday 17h00 - 18h00 - St John Arandis 21 Dec 2023 Thursday 16h00 - 18h30 - Sancta Familia Mondesa, Swk 23 Dec 2023 Saturday 16h00 - 17h30 - Holy Rosary Swk 24 Dec 2023 4th Sunday of Advent 08h00 Holy Mass 08h00 Holy Mass 10h00 Service 10h00 Service 10h00 Holy Mass 10h00 Confession - Holy Mass

Holy Rosary BL. Bakanja, DRC Sancta Familia, MONDESA St. Stephanus, TAMARISKIA St. John, ARANDIS Holy Redeemer, HENTIES

18h00 18h00 20h00 22h00 18h00 18h00

24-12-2023 CHRISTMAS EVE Holy Mass Holy Rosary Service BL. Bakanja, DRC Holy Mass Sancta Familia, MONDESA Holy Mass St. Stephanus, TAMARISKIA Service St. John, ARANDIS Service Holy Redeemer, HENTIES

08h00 10h00 10h00 10h00 10h00 10h00

25-12-2023 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD Holy Mass Holy Rosary Service BL. Bakanja, DRC Service Sancta Familia, MONDESA Service St. Stephanus, TAMARISKIA Service St. John, ARANDIS Service Holy Redeemer, Henties Bay

08h00

26-12-2023 TUESDAY - ST STEPHEN (FIRST MARTYR) Holy Mass Holy Rosary Swakopmund

30-12-2023 SATURDAY 18h00 Holy Mass Holy Rosary Swakopmund 31-12-23 SUNDAY HOLY FAMILY 08h00 Holy Mass Holy Rosary 08h00 Holy Mass Bl Bakanja, DRC, Swakopmund 10h00 Holy Mass Sancta Familia, Mondesa 10h00 Holy Mass St Stephanus, Tamariskia 10h00 Service St John, Arandis 10h00 Service Holy Redeemer, Henties Bay 21:00 Special Worshipping and Thanksgiving Evening (Rosary, Adoration, Testimonies and Holy Mass) - Santa Familia Parish Mondesa Please bring along your Candle 1 January 2024 Mary Mother of God

Mobile Crane Driver Walvis Bay “We are urgently requiring the services of a Mobile Crane Driver, for a vacancy based in Walvis Bay. The incumbent must be willing to work shifts and over weekends when required.

Experience and Qualifications: - Valid Code C Drivers Licence will be advantageous - Valid Mobile Crane Certification up to 50 mt - Grade 12 - Experience in setting up cranes and operating them Duties: - Conducting machine safety checks daily - Setting up cranes - Moving of material, cargo according to plan and schedule - Monitoring crane stability and load weights - Working with a banksman to ensure site safety - Reporting any issues to the supervisor - Cleaning and reporting on servicing, maintenance of machines and equipment - Good team working Package and Remuneration: - To be discussed during interview All CV's to pieter@namibiass.com (no documents will be returned, no originals please) .

Closing date: 31st December 2023”

Namibia Stevedoring Services

Registration No:2017/0334

ESTATE NOTICE In the estate of the late ROBERT ALEXANDER SINCLAIR, Identity No. 380921 0001 2 of Section 13 Marlene Court, Daniel Tjongarero Street, Swakopmund, who died on 16 June 2022 (Master's Reference E 1832/2022), and who was married out of community of property.

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 22 December 2023 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 executrix will proceed to make payment in accordance with the account.

H E AHRENS, Executrix c/o KINGHORN ASSOCIATES Haus Altona 2 – 6 Tobias Hainyeko Street P O BOX 1455 Swakopmund Tel. (064) - 405051 (Reference: HEA/AV EST 302/0001-50)

MUNICIPALITY OF WALVIS BAY Notice is hereby given in terms of section 63(2)(b) of the Local Authorities Act, 1992 (Act 23/1992), that the Municipality of Walvis Bay intends to lease, by private transaction, a portion of land on Farm 38 to Solar Wen Investment CC. Description Portion of remainder farm 38 Walvis Bay. Area 200 Ha Zoning Undetermined Lease Price N$ 1 000,000.00 per month Plus N$ 150 000.00 (15% VAT) Full particulars pertaining to the lease will lie for inspection by interested persons until *Friday 15 December 2023 at room 27, Municipal Offices, Kuisebmond.

For more information Mr Jack Manale can be contacted at telephone (064) 2013338 during office hours.

Any person objecting to the proposed lease, may in writing lodge an objection together with the grounds/motivation thereof, to the Manager: Housing and Properties at the above address or to Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay, before or on *Tuesday 19 December 2023 at 12:00 Jack Manale Acting Gneral Manager: Community and Economic Development Tel: (064) 201 3338 Email: jmanale@ walvisbaycc.org.na

School News

20 DECEMBER 2023

The Pupkewitz Jetty Mile

The Pupkewitz Jetty Mile an annual holiday event that attracts more than 250 swimmers is a nautical mile or approximately 1 850 metres an ocean swimming event created out of the legacy of the late Harold Pupkewitz, an avid swimmer himself. Harold Pupkewitz supported the sport over many years culminating in the popular annual Pupkewitz Jetty Mile that will be held on 27 December at Tiger Reef in Swakopmund.

The late Harold Pupkewitz, an avid swimmer himself, supported the sport over many years culminating in the popular annual Jetty Mile becoming the Pupkewitz Jetty Mile. Here Pupkewitz sets off the swimming hopefuls at last year's event.

The Jetty Mile starts at Tiger Reef with swimmers proceeding past the Jetty and towards the main beach at the Mole. The Jetty Mile forms part of the Pupkewitz Foundation's grant funding focus areas, and the Foundation believes that sport can be used as a tool to demonstrate and encourage community involve-ment, commitment, volunteerism, leadership, fair play, respect, inclusion, and qualities based on equity and equality that will help children and youth grow into community leaders and community volunteers, therefore using sport intentionally to instill character in individuals and build strong communities. One of the platforms that support this focus area is the Pupkewitz Jetty Mile event, started by the Pupkewitz family in 2007 and continued by the Pupkewitz Foundation on a yearly basis.

Competitors need to assess for themselves whether they are capable of taking part on the day. Competitors also need to be selfsufficient in the water, as sea rescue is limited.

A swimmer cannot take part in both the Jetty Mile and Sprint.

The minimum age for the full event (Jetty Mile) is 13. A 150m kiddie's swim is a fun event for children who can participate along with their parents or any competent swimmer.

Jetty Mile (Full Event) The Full event will

start at Tiger Reef Beach Bar at 15h30.

All participants will need to be numbered and sign in. Please give yourself a minimum of 40 minutes for sign in and pre-race preparation.

A race brief will be given prior to the race.

The race will start at 15h30 at Tiger Reef.

Participants will swim past the Jetty to The Mole.

The finish is in front of the event tent. The tent is erected on Main Beach at the Mole The swim route will be marked with buoys and participants will be informed of swim route prior to the start of the event.

The distance of the Full event is approximately one sea mile (around 1.9km).

A wetsuit is highly recommended due to cold sea temperatures and the danger of hypothermia.

A swimmer may not swim with anything that could be deemed a swimming impediment e.g. weights or weight belt.

Sprint Event The Sprint event will start at the Mole at 16h30.

All participants will need to be numbered and sign in. Please give yourself a minimum of 40 minutes for sign in and pre-race preparation.

The swim route will be marked with buoys and participants will be informed of swim route prior to the start of the swim event.

The finish is on the beach in front of the event tent.

The tent is erected on

Main Beach at the Mole.

The distance is approximately 600m and wetsuits are recommended if the sea temperature is cold.

Kiddies Fun Swim The Kiddies Fun Swim will start at the Mole.

This is a fun event that children can participate in along with their parents or other competent swimmer.

All children will receive a finisher's medal. There are no prizes for positions, but children's cap numbers are included in the lucky draw.

Child must be assisted/overseen by a competent swimmer. The child's safety is the responsibility of the parent/swimmer accompanying the child.

Any flotation device may be used to assist the child.

The swim route will be marked with buoys and participants will be informed of swim route prior to the start of the swim event.

The tent is erected at The Mole.

The distance is approximately 200m.

All children will receive a finisher's medal. There are no prizes for positions, but children's cap numbers are included in the lucky draw.

Child must be assisted/overseen by a competent swimmer. The child's safety is the responsibility of the parent/swimmer accompanying the child.

Any flotation device may be used to assist the child.

The swim route will be

marked with buoys and participants will be informed of swim route prior to the start of the swim event. The distance is approximately 150m.

Entry: Online entry @ www.otbsport.com Online entries close 23 Dec. JETTY MILE entry

N$330 (approx. mile open water sea swim from Tiger Reef to the Mole) SPRINT entry N$300 (approx. 600m swim in the Mole) Kiddies FUN SWIM (approx. 150m swim in the Mole).

Child must be assisted/overseen by any com-

petent swimmer and make use of any flotation device.

Entry N$100 No prizes for position but medal for each finisher. Event shirt for the first 250 entries Limited late entries N$400 Collection of numbered cap and event

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T-shirt at OTB Sport Swakopmund Sunday 27 December from 10h00 to 12h00 Start/Finish/Prize Giving Start Jetty Mile: 15h30 at Tiger Reef Beach Bar. Start Sprint: 16h30 at The Mole Start Kiddies Fun Event: 17h00 at the Mole. Finish for all events is at the Mole.

Prize Giving will be at approximately 17h30.

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Holiday Sports at the Coast Pereira Seafood Namib Trails MTB and Trail running · The Pereira Seafood Namib Trails, formerly know as the Lunar Trails, has been redesigned and will now start and finish at Swakopmund Adventure centre on Saturday, 23 December.

Every year N$20 from all the entry fees will be donated to a charity. This year the charity that will be supported is Ruach Elohim Foundation also known as the Baby Box. There will be a Xmas ride from Hindies plot on 24 December at 08:00 for those cyclists who enjoy a bit more technical trail with the last ride of the year again from Two Beards in the industrial area on 31 December at 08:00.

The program for Saturday 23 December 07:20 E-MTB race start 07:30 80km Cyclerace start 07:40 45km Cycle race start 07:50 25km Cycle race start 07:55 25km Runner's race start 08:00 10km Runner's race start 08:05 5km Runner's race start 12:00 cut off time.

12:30 Prize giving.

The Nedbank Desert Classic The annual Nedbank Desert Classic, a Betterball Stableford Scramble Drive Golf tournament will once again be held at the Rossmund Golf Course on 28 and 29 December.

Walvis Bay Golf Club to host Festive Cup Walvis Bay Golf Club will host a Festive Golf Cup and a Scramble Drive on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 December.

The Festive Cup a two-man alliance, Betterball format with both players playing off 85% of official handicap.

The Scramble Drive where 9 drives of each player must be used with both players is playing off 85% of handicap.

Bell Buoy and Offshore Races Namibia Sailing Association will host the the Hobie 16 nationals, the Bell Buoy Race as well as the Offshore Race at the Walvis Bay Yacht Club.

The Bell Buoy race is set for 23 December at the Walvis Bay Yacht Club followed by the offshore race on 26 December with the Hobie 16 nationals on 27 and 28 December.

The Bell Buoy race is open to all classes, with boats sailing to

slated for 22 to 23 December 2021 in Swakopmund.

the buoy about 500 metres from Pelican Point and back. The offshore race, which is usually sailed from Walvis Bay to Swakopmund, was modified with participants now racing from Walvis Bay to Langstrand and back to the Walvis Bay Yacht Club.

The prize-giving for all sailing events is set for 29 December at 18:00 at the Walvis Bay Yacht Club.

Weskus 4x4 Vasbyt 'showdown' gears up Where the road ends and the fun begins you will experience offroad driving at its best at the extremely popular Weskus 4x4 Vasbyt, which is a traditional highlight of the December festive season down at the coast, on 30 December at the Walvis Bay Motor Sport Park (Old Oval Racetrack) in Walvis Bay. .

The entries and scrutinize will start at 07:00 with the Vasbyt to start at 08:00 with 10 obstacles set out to challenge even the most resilient 4x4 drivers that promise to be one of the best 4X4 Vasbyt events with lots of local driver and international driver's participating. Other than the 'mud gat' and tyre trench, there will be some extreme inclines, declines and cliffhangers, which will keep the teams on their toes.

Entrance fee is N$30 per person and N$30 per vehicle. Big tent with lots of food and drinks will be available.

Pupkewitz Open Athletics Championships

The Athletics Development Club (ADC) based in Swakopmund is the main organiser of the Pupkewitz Foundation Open Athletics Championships to be held on December 22, for the Age Groups 6 to 12 years and December 23, for 13 and above.

Results are ever improving and ADC expect very good results for this upcoming Championships. An electronic timing system will be utilized to legitimised results.

First, second and third place in each item will be awarded a medal as well as Overall Best Performer per category (sprints, jumps, hurdles, middle distance and throws) and athletes will also compete for the Victor and Victrix ludorum in different age groups.

This Pupkewitz Foundation Athletics Championships will be memorable and the hope is that each parent, coach, official and athletes will enjoy every moment of it. Namibia has talent, so let us showcase them and identify our future stars.

Two World Record Attempts will be held during the Pupkewitz Open Athletics Championships for Primary schools on 22 December at the Vinita Sports Stadium in Swakopmund.

The two athletes' learners at Pro-Ed Academy in Swakopmund that will attempt to break the International Age Group World Records are: Stefan Strydom aged 10, will attempt to better the Shotput world record at 8:00 and Juwan Kok aged 5, will attempt to better the High Jump world record at 11:30.

Juwan Kok improved the record of 0.81m earlier in the year to 0.86m and on Saturday, 2 September he improved it again by a whopping 2cm to 0.88m during the Pupkewitz Open Athletics Championships.

Touchies Returns to Henties Bay The popular Touch Rugby tournament the Henties Bay Touchies organised by Sparta Rugby Club will takes place in Henties Bay on 26 December this year.

Miss Touchies will also be crowned after the final. Each participating team chooses a representative for the beauty competition.

Pupkewitz Foundation and Athletics Development Club (ADC) is inviting all Athletes in Namibia to participate

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