4 NAMIB TIMES
Court Swakopmund Court Report Regional Court Jacobus De Klerk (55), appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 17 August for mental observation. The accused have been warned. Deneven Owos–Oab (23) and Stephanus Hevit (26), appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 30 July for fixing of trial date. The accused are on bail of N$5 000. Salmon Jaarsak (35), appeared on charges of assault and rape. The matter was postponed to 19 July for submissions. The accused remains in custody. Christian Naholo (33) and Nghituvali Leticia Naholo (33), appeared on charges of fraud and theft. The matter was postponed to 12 November for continuation of trial. The accused are on bail of N$2 000. Ricardo John Gevin Maasdorp (30), appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 23 July for fixing of trial date. The accused remains in custody. Magistrates Hendrik Burger (38) and Adri Jansen Van Rensburg (28), appeared on charges of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, common assault and racial discrimination. The matter was postponed to 15 October for prosecutor general's decision. The accused are on bail of N$2 000 each. Jerron Bamm (20), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 12 September for continuation of trial. The accused is on bail of N$2 000. Prasanna Ganga Welgamage Don Seneviratne (43), appeared on eight charges of cheque fraud. The matter was postponed to 6 August for bail application. The accused remains in custody. Absalom Mbadhi (26), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 24 July for judgement. The accused is on bail of N$1 000. Cathrine Kooper (24), appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 12 September for plea. The accused is on bail of N$4 000. Lukas Tjongarero (33), appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 16 August for legal aid. The accused is on bail of N$3 000. Sageus Kapata (29), appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 15 October for further investigation. The accused remains in custody. Tomas Haimbondi (45), appeared on charges of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and assault by threat. The matter was postponed to 20 August for further investigation. The accused remains in custody. Elvis Noabeb (35), appeared on a charge of possession of potentially dangerous producing drugs. The matter was postponed to 15 August for legal representation. The accused is on bail of N$8 000. Mome Sanuels (19), appeared on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 13 August for legal aid. The accused is on bail of N$2 000. Garibasen Kamati Theofellus (26), appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 16 August for legal aid. The accused remains in custody. Nicky Geingob (30), appeared on a charge of attempted murder. The matter was postponed to 14 January 2019 for plea and trial. The accused remains in custody. Kosmos Kouyuni Sikongo (29) and Simon Kanyewa Sikongo (23), appeared on seven counts of rape charges. The matter was postponed to 23 August for case to be transferred to another court. The accused remains in custody. Petrus Shikongo (25), appeared on a charge of attempted murder. The matter was postponed to 23 August for fixing of trial date. The accused is on bail of N$4 000. Dawid Goa-Eiseb (31), appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 3 September for further investigation. The accused is on bail of N$4 000. Jason (Nambuli) Jason (22), a fifteen-year-old boy and Mika Nekwaya (18), appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 5 September for plea. Jason Jason remains in custody, the fifteen-year-old boy was released in care of a guardian and Mika Nekwaya is on bail of N$2 000.
20 JULY 2018
518 Neighborrhood Watch 518 Neighborhood Watch was established in November 2017, in response to a drastic increase in burglaries and other crimes in the area of Walvis Bay between 5th Road and Hannah Mupetami Rd (18th Road). In fact, the call to form a neighborhood watch was made by the Walvis Bay police and residents took it among themselves to answer the call and to form 518 Neighbourhood Watch. Since our inception, an excellent working relationship has developed between our neighbourhood watch and those members of the Namibian Police assigned to our group. These officers' dedication and also that of the 518 members, are highly commended. All residences and businesses situated along Nangolo Mbumba Avenue, Theo-Ben Gurirab Street, Hage Geingob Street, Sam Nujoma Avenue, 6th Street and 5th Street are falling under 518 Neighborhood Watch. It covers a total of 26 blocks in the various streets mentioned above, between 5th Road and Hannah Mupetami Road. Since the formation of 518 Neighborhood Watch, criminal incidents in the area dropped significantly, but the neighborhood watch has to deal with many challenges. These include a shortage of people who are willing to sacrifice two to three hours twice or three times a month to assist with vehicle patrols and funding. As a result, we still had incidents of break-ins at shops and even a house, but the statistics still show that 518 Neighbourhood Watch Group is making a positive difference. There is also an ongoing program to install surveillance cameras throughout the 518 area. A handful of dedicated members is funding the equipment from their own pockets. Hence, a plight for all households and businesses to come on board. A donation of as little as N$100 over a period of say four consecutive months (total N$400), can make a difference. That is, given the fact, an estimated 1 500 to 2 000 people living in the area. If everyone commits him- or herself to this cause, we will be able to cover each part of the 518 area by cameras. All cameras are monitored in our control room which is already established and running. The concept of neighborhood watches is not only confined to Namibia or necessarily as a result of poor performance by the local police. Studies have shown it over and over that the effectiveness of any police force relies on the support and
inputs of the local communities. In this regard, 518 Neighborhood Watch has become the Walvis Bay Police's eyes and ears. As a result of regular vehicle patrols, residents keeping their eyes open for suspicious behaviour or suspicious people and our cameras already operational, a number of criminals are now in trouble with the law, thanks to 518 Neighborhood Watch. How can you become involved and in doing so making a difference in the community of Walvis Bay? · Volunteer to take part in vehicle patrols. We have a weekly schedule. Even if you volunteer to patrol one shift of two or three hours per month, we will be welcoming you with open arms. If you have a vehicle so much better, otherwise you can be assigned to a patrol vehicle as a passengerPatroller. ·Volunteer to come and do video surveillance monitoring in our control room. Shifts are divided into three hour sessions. Irrespective of the time of the day, our cameras are operating 24/7 and the more eyes we have the better. ·If you prefer to rather donate towards our cause, it will also be greatly appreciated and welcomed. 518 Neighborhood Watch has an investment account, meaning the money deposited into the account is secure and only the bank can do transactions on our behalf. Three man-aging members have to authorise each transaction. Each transaction is accounted for at 518's monthly meetings, to ensure members are always updated on how the funds are spent. · Use 518 Neighborhood Watch as a proumotional platform for your business or service. Kindly make inquiries in this regard to various contact details provided hereunder. We look forward to welcoming you into the 518 family! To get involved in 518 Neighborhood Watch, kindly Whatsapp your contact details to the following numbers: 081 220 6090 or 081 295 1809 (please no calls!) or mail to floris.steenkamp@gmail.com Facebook: 518 Neighborhood Watch
On the above satellite picture from Google Earth, the perimeter of 518 Neigborhood Watch is indicated. Point A is on the corner of 5th Road and 5th Street (at the Botswana Dry Port). Point B is the intersection at Laerskool Walvisbaai where Nangolo Mbumba Drive and 5th Road crosses. Point C is the three-way intersection at Indongo Toyota. Point D is the railway crossing in Hannah Mupetami Road. If your home or business is within these four boundary points, you are required to join 518 Neighborhood Watch. See contact details above: