6 june namib times e-edition by Namib Times Virtual

Rubicon Dismisses Allegations of Malpractices

Marshallino Beukes

Followinganonymousclaimsofallegedlongworkinghoursanddelayed salaries among others at Rubicon Security Services at Walvis Bay, the security company's regional area manager, MrJohan Viljoen dismissed allallegations.

According to the accusations, security guards are allegedly subjected to long working hours, low pay, delayed salaries, and intimidation, supposedly “under questionable management practices that may violateNamibia'slabour laws.”

Thesourcefurthernoted that employees are said toendure12-hourshifts, six or even seven days a week, and reportedly receivebetween N$1 400 and N$1 800 permonth,claimingthat the company does not honour the minimum rateofN$13.50perhour as prescribed by law for security guards. “Salaries are also reportedly inconsistentlypaid,with some employees receiving their wages only after the 15th of the followingmonth.

The pay date fluctuates, and in some months, workers are left waiting without explanation - an untenable situation for those who must pay rent and school fees or provide food for their families,” the letter of complaint reads. Other allegations include an employee apparently being forced to sign a dismissal letter after merely requesting the salary he was owed, claims that seniorranking employees are unlawfully taking portions of others' salaries, some workers not

having formal contracts, don't receive payslips, and don't have no access topropercomplaintchannels. “Despite the mounting allegations, workers are said to remain silent out of fear of losing their only source of income in an economy with limited job opportunities,” the source claims. “All the allegations are unfounded,” was the response of Rubicon regional manager during an exclusive interview with Namib Times on Tuesday Regarding the supposed long working hours, Viljoen noted that 12hour shifts is normal procedure at any security company, explaining that as per the labour law the guards are required to work 260 hours a month. Hefurtherrespondedthat all their guards are being renumeratedaccordingto stipulations of the Namibian labourAct, which isN$13.50perhour He further explained that the guards are employed oncontractbasisandpaid an hourly rate, meaning thattheyonlygetpaidfor the hours they've worked for the month.According to him some guards have thetendencytostayaway from work without a valid reason and expect full pay, which is unrealistic. In regard of the allegation of workers not having access to complaint channels, Viljoen noted that every Rubicon

branch has a grievance register where employees can anonymously put their complaints, which are then investigated and resolved by management. Other complaint channels include direct meetings with supervisors, managersorothersenior staff,saysViljoen. Regarding the alleged late payment of salaries, he explained that all contractworkersreceive th theirsalariesonthe7 of each month and not a day later, with the permanent staff receiving theirs on the last day of themonth.“However,in some instances guards (contract workers) are absentfromworkbefore salary day and we thus keep back their salaries to see if they are coming back, as they might still have company property in their possession,” Viljoenstated. He also dismissed the claim that guards must worksevendaysaweek, explaining that in some instances some of their guards, out of free will, put in some extra shifts in order to make more money “We treat our people to the best of our ability, but you cannot expect from the company to pay you a full month's wages, while you've only worked seven or eight days of the month,” Mr Viljoen concluded.

Okombahe Namibia's Next “Must-See” Destination

Eileen van der Schyff

Aftera decade-long struggle to gain formal recognition, the people of Okombahe have unveiled an ambitious plan to transform their settlement into a cultural-heritage hot spot that will reroute tourists,revivehistoriclandmarks,andcreatebadlyneededjobsforyouthandwomen.

Since 2015 community activist Gerson Gurirab and the ?Eseb Nature Conservancysteeringcommitteehavetried to register Namibia's newest communal conservancy The effort stalled amid boundary disputes between the !Oe?Gan and Daure-Daman traditional authorities, but supportlettersfrombothchiefs,theErongo Regional Council and the Daures constituency office now clear the way for final approval. Okombahe's Lutheran Mission Church, Roman Catholic Church, century-old missionary graves and German colonialbuildingsarecrumbling.

Architects Karin Miller and Frenus Röhrich have drafted a phased restoration that begins with a site visit and feasibility study, the prerequisite for funding from the German Embassy and other donors. Upgrading the derelict Klassen-Kamp airstrip and adding shaded walkways, a small museum andablutionblocksarehighonthelist.

community social fund audited each year at a public AGM.

TodaymosttravellersdrivefromSwakopmundtoEtosha via HentiesBay Gurirab's vision diverts them through Spitzkoppe ? Okombahe ? Uis ? Brandberg ? Twyfelfontein, or onward to Omaruru and Etosha. A media blitz documentary videos, festival entries and booklets,willmarketthevillageasa“must-see”gateway rich in Damara history, ancient rock paintings and wildlife. While livestock herding and small fire-wood businesses barely sustain households, the conservancy blueprint promises permanent income: Camping grounds, kiosks and coffee shops run by locals; Guided tours to rock art sites, graves and semi-precious-stone diggings; Horse-riding and 4×4 trails, bird-watching hidesandcommunitycraftstallsandAnannual“Sportfor Peace” event to strengthen ties with neighbouring conservancies. Allconservancyemployeeswillberecruited locally;tourismandgame-managementlevieswillfeeda

The Kudu has been chosen as the flagship species for a wildlife recovery plan that also protects jackal, klipspringer, oryx and non-resident desert elephants. Community rangers will patrol daily, supported by grazingplansthateaselong-runningconflictsoverwater and pasture. The Erongo Regional Council is expected to vote on financing the feasibility study within weeks. Once costs are confirmed, donors and private partners can unlock construction money “Okombahe is where two cultures met 150 years ago and forged peace,” Gurirab says. “If we lose that story, we lose ourselves. With this project we can save our heritage and turn poverty into opportunity.” The Erongo Regional Council will receive a request for support from Nature Conservancy to fulfil the registration process. If the conservancy registration is finalised this year, shovels couldbeinthegroundbyearly2026,settingOkombahe on course to become Namibia's newest, and perhaps most unlikely, tourism success story For Inquiries Mr GersonGurirabcanbecontactedat0817732335.

Namport Drives Trade Surge with Record Cargo Volumes

In a statement released on Tuesday this week, Namportannounceda4.8%year-on-yearincrease in total cargo throughput, handling 8.42 million tons compared to 8.03 million tons the previous year This growth, officials say, reflects the success of its cargo diversification strategies, infrastructureenhancements,andstrengthenedpartnershipswithindustryplayers. Theminingsector remained a vital contributor, with increased exportsofcopper,zinc,anduraniumconcentrates. Meanwhile, imports surged by 7.1%, driven by higher volumes of fertilizer, Sulphur, petroleum, ammoniumnitrate,wheat,andmachinery

Slaan Toe op Cape Flats (Weerens) Slegs “Klein Vissies” in

The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has reported robust growth in cargo volumesandcontainerthroughputacrossthePortsofWalvisBayandLüderitzfor the 2024/2025 financial year, reinforcing its strategic role as a key trade facilitator inSouthernAfrica. ' n Narraville-inwoner wie vir anonimiteit gevra het, het agterna gedurende 'n telefoniese gesprek met Namib Times aangedui dat inwoners die verskerpte teenwoordigheid en aksie van die dwelmeenheid in Narraville met ope arms verwelkom, maar dat hulle graag sal wil sien dat die “groot dwelmbase” vasgetrek moet word. “Die meeste van hierdie dwelmhandelaars is bekend aan die polisie sowel as inwoners, maar jy sal weinig hoor dat een van hulle gearresteer word, dismaaraltyddie“klein vissies” wat met klein

Notably, bulk and break-bulk cargo grew by 12.8%, underpinning much of the overall increase. Despite a 5.7% decline in exports through the Port of Walvis Bay, gains were made in the shipment of salt, charcoal, copper, marble, granite, and critical minerals such as nickel and zinc concentrates, positioning Namibia as a rising player in global mineral supply chains. The Port of Lüderitz recorded an impressive 21.7% rise in cargo volumes, from 1.21 million to 1.47 million tons, primarily due to growth in imports of petroleum products, machinery, wet fish, and empty

containers. While exports dipped slightly, commoditieslikezincore,frozenfish,andicecontinued toperformstrongly Namportcelebrateditshighest container throughput in over a decade, handling 253,996 TEUs, a 33% increase from the previous year This milestone reflects the Authority's strategic agility, successful cargo acquisition efforts, and targeted investments in port infrastructure, which havedrawnbusinessfromcompetingregionalports. Although the total vessel calls declined by 13%, the average ship size increased, signalling a shift to larger, higher-capacity vessels, particularly at WalvisBay Thistrendhascontributedtomoreefficient cargohandlingandlowerenvironmentalimpactper unit shipped. Namport's Syncrolift repair facilities experienced a mixed year, with repair jetty occupancy dropping from 96% to 75%, while repair bay usage held steady at 47%. On a more positive note, cruise tourism rebounded, boosted by international vessels including the prestigious MSC Musica, underlining the ports' role in supporting Namibia's tourism sector Namport credited its success to strong collaboration with the Walvis Bay Corridor Group, shipping lines, government agencies, cargo owners,anditsdedicatedworkforce.

N$90 million Needed to “Save” Swakopmund Bungalows

ThefateoftheSwakopmundMunicipalityRestCamp(SMRC),commonlyknown as “the bungalows,” was in the balance, after the Swakopmund municipality was corneredtoonlythreeoptionsonthewayforwardregardingthisiconicsite.

Nampol se Dwelmeenheid was laas naweek bedrywig in Walvisbaai se Narraville woonbuurt en ten minste vier verdagtes isvirdwelmverwantesakegearresteer

hoeveelhede dwelms gevang word. Na 'n dag oftweewordhulleinelk geval op borg vrygelaat en gaan maar net weer voort met hul dwelmverkopery,” het die besorgde inwoner aangedui. Dit blyk asof die berugte “Cape Flats” in Narraville in die Dwelmeenheid se visier was. Volgens die amptelike polisieverslag is 'n 29JarigevroulaasVrydagaand omstreeks 20:30 by die Cape Flats in hegtenis geneem nadat sy in besit van ses gram dagga en 12 helftes mandrax-tablette ter waarde van N$780 betrap was. Op dieselfde

agement committee meeting was convenedon8May2025todeliberateontheoptions and new proposals, which did not formpartoftheoriginalsubmissionemerged.

aand omstreeks 22:00, ook by die Cape Flats, is 'n 50-jarige man in hegtenis geneem nadat hy in besit van 184gram dagga ter waarde van N$9 200 gevang is, dui die verslag voorts aan Later, dieselfde aand is 'n effens groter slag geslaan nadat 'n 59-jarige man en 'n 36jarige vrou in besit van 100 Mandrax-tablette en een gram dagga met 'n gesamentlike waarde van N$12 050 gevind is. Hierdie voorval het in Cyril Clarke straat, Narraville, plaasgevind Polisieondersoeke in al hierdie sake duurvoort.

The dilapidated state of the bungalows was and still is the main concern and was on the agenda of an ordinary councilmeetingonTuesdayevening.Acomprehensive structural assessment report conducted by the municipality's Engineering and Planning department, as re-

quested by the management committee, revealed that an estimatedamountofN$89847800.02arerequiredforthe revitalisation of the Rest Camp.This left the council with threeoptions,namely,sellingoftheSMRC,partialsaleof theSMRC,orpublic-privatepartnerships.Aspecialman-

These proposals included the transforming of the municipal rest camp into student accommodation, to retain ownership of the Rest Camp and carry out the necessary upgrades, and lastly to rent out the municipal bungalows to an external party rather than selling it. The general consensus was for Council to retain ownership. After the matter was duly considered it was recommended that the Councilagreestoretainthemunicipalrestcamp as a municipal asset and prohibits any sale ortransfertothirdparties. It was furthermore recommended that Council should allocate funds, annually, through the municipal budgeting process for the re-vitalisation of the municipal rest camp. The anticipated upgrading and revitalisation of the municipal bungalows isexpectedtobeimplementedinphases,as was already approved in a council meeting on12December2023.

The deputy mayor, as well as the chairperson of the management committee, Councillor Wilfried Groenewald gave assurance that the revitalisation of the municipalrestcampisincludedinthebudget for the present financial book year Phaseoneisexpectedtokickoffthisyear

1. Bids are invited through the Open International Bidding (OIB) procedure and the invitation is open to all eligible bidders. All Bidders must comply with the requirements outlined in the bidding document.

https://www.namport.com.na/procurement

2. Interested eligible bidders are requested to visit the Namport website at for details of the bidding requirements. Bidders must register as suppliers, express interest in a specific bid, make a payment of the (non-refundable) bid levy of N$1000.00 and submit the proof of payment in order to be granted access to the bidding documents. The Namport Banking Details are available on the link:

3. A Non-compulsory Virtual Pre-Bid meeting is scheduled for 18 June 2025 at 10H00 AM Bidders should take note that the meeting link is available on the website.

4. Bids must be delivered to: The Tender Box, Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) Reception, No. 17 Rikumbi Kandanga Road, Walvis Bay

https://www.namport.com.na/procurement/banking-details/558/ o.amunkete@namport.com.na procurement@namport.com.na

Eileen van der Schyff

Marshallino Beukes

The Source That Gives Us Life

LongbeforehumanswalkedtheEarth,lifeisbelievedtohavefirsttakenrootdeep intheocean.AccordingtoDamianSchreiber,FieldandResearchOfficeratOcean ConservationNamibia(OCN)theseaistheverybirthplaceandbackboneoflifeas weknowit.

Now, more than ever, experts are calling for strongerprotectionofthisvitalresource.

“Scientists believe the ocean is where life itself first sparked into existence,” Schreiber told the Namib Times. He explained that simple organic molecules likely formed at energy-rich underwater sites billions of years ago, setting the stage for all life as we know it. Today, the ocean continues to energise the planet.When sunlight strikes thewatersurface,theenergyisabsorbedbywater molecules and transported across the globe by ocean currents, shaping weather patterns and regulating climate. Namibia's coastline, especially the nutrient-rich Benguela Current, plays a crucial role in ocean health. “Phytoplankton can growinabundance,sometimesallowingitsgreen colourtobeseenfromspace,”saidSchreiber These microscopic marine plants perform essentialwork.Theygenerateabouthalftheoxygen we breathe and form the base of the food chain in Namibian waters. Schreiber noted the double benefitoftheseorganisms,“alongwithsomeproductive marine habitats including seagrass beds,

CONSENT NOTICE

ERF 10034 SWAKOPMUND EXT 15: RELAXATION OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Notice is hereby given in terms of Clause 6 of Swakopmund Amendment Scheme No.12, that Stewart Planning intends to apply to the Swakopmund Council for the following consent and relaxation of developmentstandards:

Erf 10034 Swakopmund Extension 15 (C/o Dr SchwieteringandErnstKönneckeStreets):

1. Relaxation of building lines from 3m to 0m for allfloorsonallboundaries.

2.Relaxationofbuildingheightfrom13mto16m.

3. Consent to erect a block of flats or residential buildingonthegroundfloor

CNUC Namibia Mining Limited (the owner) purchased Erf 10034 Swakopmund Ext 15 to develop a new mixed use development for Rössing Uranium Limited. The development will include a new office (16m in height), a dormitory for staff (14.8m), a canteen(13.3m),withancillaryandrelatedbuildings,and on-siteparking.

The owner has appointed Brüns Architect to prepare buildingplansfortheproposeddevelopment. Theerf iscurrentlyzoned“GeneralBusiness”withabulkfactor of 2.0, however, certain development standards as listed above, need to be relaxed in order to accommodatetheproposedbuildings.

Takenotethat–

(a)theBackgroundInformationDocument(BID)and building plans can be requested from Johann Otto: otto@sp.com.na. The BID lies open for inspection, during normal office hours at Stewart Planning, 122 SamNujomaAvenue,WalvisBay

(b)anypersonhavinganyobjections/commentstothe proposed application(s) may lodge such objections/ comments with the Council and Stewart Planning in writing.

Applicant StewartPlanning

Town&Regional Planners

POBox2095 WalvisBay otto@sp.com.na

+26464280773

Public Input Still Vital as OffshoreOil Project Moves Forward

andinvolved.

LocalAuthority ChiefExecutiveOfficer

SwakopmundMunicipality

POBox53 Swakopmund jheita@swkmun.com.na

mangrove forests and salt marshes, they also bind CO₂fromtheatmosphere.

The ocean absorbs rough-ly 30% of global CO₂ emissions, helping battle climate change. But the increased carbon load also brings challenges. Too much CO₂makes the ocean acidic, which reduces minerals needed by marine animals.” According to Schreiber, Namibian coastal waters also host another climate hero, giant brown kelp. Growing in thick underwater forests, kelp pro-duces oxygen, stores carbon and shelters marine species. It's also harvested to enrich agricultural soil and feed abalone, contributing to food security and job creation. Meanwhile, guano, nutrient-rich sea-bird droppings continue to support Namibia's green economy “Collected from artificial platforms and exported, guano is a highly valued fertilizer, rich in nutrients derived from the fish seabirds consume at sea,” Schreiber explained. However, the ocean's generosity is at risk. “Producing more emissions means the ocean absorbs more CO₂ , making it warmer and more acidic,” he warned. This threatens marine ecosystems and, ultimately, human wellbeing. Schreiber urges collective action, “By reducing carbon emissions in our everyday lives, supporting ocean-friendly policies and protecting marineecosystems,wecanstillturnaroundthecurrent trajectory and allow our children and their children toreapthelife-givingbenefitsofouroceans.”

CONSENTAND REZONING OF ERF 4225 SWAKOPMUND EXTENSION 13

Take note that Stewart Planning has been appointed by the owner to apply to the Swakopmund Council and/or Ministry of Urban and Rural Development for the following two applications:

1. Application for Council's Consent for a Residential GuestHouse(5BedroomBedandBreakfast)

2.ApplicationtoRezoneFROMSingleResidentialwitha Density of One Dwelling Unit Per 600m² TO General Residential 1 with a Density of One Dwelling Unit Per 600m²withConsentintheProposedZoningforaBedand Breakfast(theProposedZoningistoRemovethe40%Floor Area Restriction in Terms of the Council's Accommodation EstablishmentPolicy).

The above applications are advertised and submitted in accordance with the Swakopmund Town Planning Amendment Scheme No.12 and the Urban and Regional Planning Actof2018.

The purpose of the application is to permit the owner to operate a 5-bedroom bed and breakfast establishment on Erf 4225, Swakopmund Extension 13. The erf is situated at 67 Riverside (Dr Kuaima Riruako)Avenue, measures 991m² in extent, and is currently zoned “Single Residential” with a densityofonedwellingunitper600m²(1:600).

Takenotethat:

a) the background information document, which sets out particulars of the application, lies open for inspection at StewartPlanning,FirstFloor,122SamNujomaAvenue,Walvis Bay, during normal office hours, or a PDF copy can be requestedfromJohannOtto:otto@sp.com.na

b) any person having comments or objections to the consent and/or rezoning applications may, in writing, lodge such comments or objections, together with the grounds thereof, withtheChiefExecutiveOfficerandStewartPlanning. c) written objections/comments must be submitted before or on27June2025totheaddressesprovidedbelow

Applicant: JohannOtto StewartPlanning POBox2095WalvisBay otto@sp.com.na

The oil field project, led by TotalEnergies EP Namibia B V (TEEPNA) in partnership with Impact Oil & Gas, NAMCOR, and QatarEnergy,planstoproduce oil from Block 2913B, located about 320 km southwest of Lüderitz in waters 3 000 metres deep. The development includes the drilling of up to 40 subsea wells, the installation of seabed equipment, and the anchoring of a Floating Production Storage and Offloading Vessel (FPSO).

This vessel will store and process the oil before it is shipped to international buyers

The operation will be

supported by supply ships and aircraft operating from existing facilitiesonshore. If approved, the construction and setup phase will take around five years, followed by more than 20 years of production. To comply with Namibia's environmental laws, the project must secure an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC As part of this process, the Final Scoping Report was submitted on 30 May to both the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MIME) and the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) for review

The report was developed in line with Section 8 of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations of 2012, and it takes into account all comments received from the public during the Draft Scoping Report review period, which ran from 2 April to13May Community members, fishers, businesses, and other interested parties are encouraged to review the Final Scoping Report, now available online for information purposes: ESIA Website: https:// www.slrconsulting.com / a f r / p u b l i c - d o c uments/ESIA-VenusOffshore-dev/

Liedjieskryfwerkswinkel kom Walvisbaai toe

“Opportunity van 'n Leeftyd” - Ixa

Vir die eerste keer ooit word die Afrikaanse Taal- en Kultuurvereniging (ATKV)-Crescendo se gesogte musikale mentorskapprogram buite Suid-Afrika se grense tot in die hartjie van Namibië gebring en Walvisbaai is nie uitgesluit nie.

ATKV-Crescendo, een van die voorste Afrikaanse musiekontwikkelingsprojekte, hou tussen 7 en 14 Junie gratis liedjieskryfwerkswinkels regoor Namibië met Walvisbaai wat op Saterdag,14Junieaandie beurtgaankom. Hierdie werkswinkels wat heeltemaal gratis aangebiedgaanwordis daarop gemik om liedjieskrywers of voornemende liedjieskrywers bo 18 met die nodige vaardighede toe te rus om 'n volhoubare bestaan in die musiekbedryf te voer, sê die ATKV in 'n persverklaring Kundiges enkunstenaarssoosdie befaamde Walvisbaai kunstenaar IxaAdonis, Gracia Louw, Selby WilliamsenMornévan Staden gaan deelnemers nie net touwys maakinbasieseliedjie-

skryfvaardighede nie, maar ook bemagtig in aspekte soos projekbestuur

Ixa het aan Namib Times genoem dat hierdie 'n geleentheid van 'n leeftydisendathywens dieprogramwashiertoe hy met sy musiekloopbaan begin het. Hy raai almal wie 'n toekoms in die musiek bedryf soek aanomteregistreer

“Ons moedig kunstenaarsaanominhulleeie dialekte te sing,” verduidelik projekorganiseerder Morné van Staden hierdie benadering.

“Dit was net 'n logiese stap om ATKV-Crescendo ook na Namibië uit te brei, want sonder die pragtige variëteite van Afrikaans wat in Namibië gepraat word, isdaar'ngrootleemtein die Afrikaanse musiekbedryf.” Alhoewel die werkswinkels gemik is op die skep van nuwe

Afrikaanse musiek, kan diegene wie nog net in Engels geskryf het ook die werkswinkels bywoon. Die werkswinkels skop môre, Saterdag 7 Junie vanaf 10:00 tot 15:00 by die Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool in die hoofstad af, waarna Rehobothop10Juniebydie Rehoboth Arts Centre in dieTRC perseel aan die beurt kom, en laaste maar defnitief niedieminste,Walvisbaaiop14Juniebydie Rooms Katolieke Kerk in Kruisstraat, Narraville (10:00 –1 5 : 0 0 ) B e s o e k www crescendo org z avirmeerinligtingoor ATKV-Crescendo Kontak Marlize Leyden by marlize leyden@outlook com vir onderhoude of meerinligting.

LocalAuthority

ChiefExecutiveOfficer MunicipalityofSwakopmund POBox53Swakopmund jheita@swkmun.com.na

Photo: Algal bloom off Namibia's coast (Photo: NASA)

The proposed development

the Venus offshore oil field off the coast of southern Namibia is one step closer to becoming a reality, and local communities are being reminded that they still have an opportunity to stay informed

Eileen van der Schyff

Marshallino Beukes

Eileen van der Schyff

Giving Back to Kuisebmond Community While Uplifting the Youth

NOTICE IN TERMS OFTHE URBAN AND REGIONALPLANNINGACT, 2018 AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTACT, 2007.

Please take note that Stewart Planning – Town & Regional Planners intends to apply, on behalf of registered owner, to the Municipal Council of Swakopmund,theUrbanandRegionalPlanningBoardandthe Environmental Commissioner for permission for the following:

Rezoning of Erf 690 Mondesa Extension 2 from “Single Residential” (1:600m²) to “General Business” with a bulk factor of 2.0 with Council's Special Consent to operate a “Carwash” as a Service Industry while the rezoning is in progress. ApplicationforanEnvironmentalClearanceCertificate fortheaboverezoning.

The aforementioned application is submitted in terms of the Urban and Regional Planning Act, 2018 (Act No.5 of 2018) and the Swakopmund Zoning Scheme. The rezoning of land from residential to commercial use is a listed activity, and an application for an Environmental Clearance Certificate will be made in terms of the Environmental Management Act, 2007 (ActNo.7of2007).

Pleasetakenotethat–

(a)thecompleteapplicationliesopenforinspectionat theTown Planning Department of the Municipality of Swakopmund situated on the corner of Rakotoka StreetandDanielKamhoAvenue;orcanberequested mario@sp.com.na;

(b)Potentialinterestedandaffectedpartiesareinvited to register with Stewart Planning, and any person havingcommentsorobjectionstotheapplication,mayin writinglodgesuchobjectionsandcomments,together with the grounds thereof, with the Chief Executive Officer of the Municipality of Swakopmund and with StewartPlanningwithin14daysofthelastpublication ofthisnotice.

Applicant: StewartPlanning Town&Regional Planners P O.Box2095 WalvisBay mario@sp.com.na 064280773

LocalAuthority

ChiefExecutiveOfficer

MunicipalityofSwakopmund P O.Box53 Swakopmund Namibia jheita@swkmun.com.na

For yet another consecutive year, Bernardo Boxing Promotion cc has extended its ongoing support to the Kuisebmond Old Age Home, reinforcing its commitment not only to sport, but to the broader community of Walvis Bay

With the generous support of its sponsors, thepromotioncontinues to make a tangible difference in the lives of both the elderly and the youth.

At the heart of this initiative is Bernardo, the visionary behind the boxing promotion, who has dedicated his time and energy to shaping a better future for young people in the area Through structured youth development programs, boys and girls aged 6 to 16 are given a safe space to grow, learn, and be inspired. The program focuses on discipline, academic motivation,andcorelife values. “These kids are not just learning to

throw punches,” Bernardoexplained. “They're learning to respect their elders, to workhard,toappreciate the small things in life, and to never take anything for granted.” The boxing program serves as a positive alternative to street life, helping youngparticipantsbuild self-esteem and life skills through mentorship and structure Bernardo's vision is to buildfutureleaderswho understand the value of education, discipline,

NOTICE OFTHE CONSENT APPLICATION IN TERMS OFTHE WALVIS BAYTOWN PLANNING SCHEME

CONSENT: Homeschool & Afternoon classes (homework classes) ON ERF NO: 806 TOWNSHIP/AREA: Walvis Bay STREET NAME & NO: 41TheoBenGurirabStreet.

In terms of the Walvis Bay Town Planning Scheme, notice is hereby given that I/we, the undersigned, have applied to the Municipality of WalvisBayforpermissiontoerect/establishonthe sitea/an:Homeschool&Homeworkclasses. Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at Town Planning, FirstFloor,Rooms101&105,CivicCentre.

Any person having any objection to the approval of this application, must lodge such objection, together with grounds thereof, with the General Manager: Roads and Building Control, (Town Planning), Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay and the applicant,inwriting,notlaterthan27June2025.

NAMEANDADDRESSOFAPPLICANT: NadjaOosthuizen,POBox3804,WalvisBay email:oosthuizennadja@gmail.com

and community service. The promotion also maintains strong ties to the older generation, continuously visiting

the Kuisebmond Old Age Home. Bernardo extended heartfelt gratitude to the program's keysupporters.

“Thank you for standing behind this dream.Your support is deeply appreciated,” hesaid.

NOTICE OFTHE CONSENTAPPLICATION IN TERMS OF THE WALVIS BAYTOWN PLANNING SCHEME

CONSENT: Place of Instruction (Private Day Care) ON ERF NO: 899

TOWNSHIP/AREA:WalvisBay STREETNAME&NO: 147TheoBen GurirabStreet.

In terms of the Walvis Bay Town Planning Scheme, notice is hereby given thatI/we,theundersigned,haveappliedtotheMunicipalityofWalvisBayfor permissiontoerect/establishonthesitea/an:PrivateDayCare.

Plans may be inspected or particulars of this application may be obtained at TownPlanning,FirstFloor,Rooms101&105,CivicCentre.

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, WalvisBayandtheapplicant,inwriting,notlaterthan27June2025.

NAMEANDADDRESSOFAPPLICANT:Michael A. Bowie POBox4656,WalvisBay email:btb.coachbowie@gmail.com

Eileen van der Schyff

Junior Golfer wins Central Open Golf Tournament

Walvis Bay junior golfer Kyle Johnson (17) won the Namibian Amateur Golf Federation (NAGU) Central Open Golf tournament over the past weekend at the WindhoekGolfClub.

Johnson walked away with the title in a playoff against Omeya junior golfer Todd Parker(20)inathrillingtiebreakerafterthe two youngsters finished tied at the top of the leaderboard. The Central Open Golf tournament sponsored by Debmarine and Momentum is one of the NAGU tournaments that count points for the national merit list. Two of the youngest players in the competition pushed each otherhardandwerepittedinabattleofwits to determine the holder of the 2025 trophy Overallresults:

A-SECTION, BEST GROSS: 1 Jackson Kawaya-229,2BrendanBritten-234

A-SECTION, BEST NET: 1 Walter Heibeb-217,2AntonionGamito-220

B-SECTION, BEST GROSS: 1 Gabriel Andreas-247,2ErlifoNaobeb-251

B-SECTION, BEST NET: 1 Cor Beuke226,2MervinNangolo227

C-SECTION, BEST GROSS: 1 Gert Liebenberg-177,2JohnChadywa-179

C-SECTION, BEST NET: 1 Sponks Mohale-141,2CuthbertChipfupa-146

STABLEFORD: 1 Walter Bredenhann75, 2 Jolene van Schoor - 72, 3 Christo Liebenberg-70

President of the Namibian Amateur Golf Federation and Club Captain of Windhoek Golf Club (left) and General Manager of Windhoek Golf Club Trevor Britten (right). Photo contributed

Comrades in Arms

On Sunday 8 June, when the 98th edition of the Comrades Marathon takes to the roadsbetweenPietermaritzburgandDurban.

Wayne Hart Triumphs in Golf Day

Last Saturday saw a great sponsorship by Wayne Hart triumphs in RN Bramwell & Associates Golf day held last Saturday at the Walvis Bay GolfClub(WBGC).

Club legends, Buddy Bramwell and his team, including Bertus and Willie Venter Jnr, spoiled a good field of 32 players with no fewer that 6 individual prizes and a Nearest to the Pin. Wayne Hart secured the winners trophy with an excellent 43 points followed by Charles Shayamano on 40 points and Anton van Rensburg on 39 second after winning the count/out against WilmadeWetwhilstWillieVenterJnron38andWynandMoller on37pointsfourthandfifthrespectively JohnnyBorgeswonthe Nearest the Pin on Hole 7. Two clubs were recorded by Pietie Fox, Tienie de Wet and Schalk van Wyk. The club legends, Buddy Bramwell, who served in various capacities on the WBGC's committee for decades in the eighties and nineties, thankedallplayersforpitchingupandforkeepingtheclubgoing after more than a century Bramwell revealed that he has been a member of the WBGC for more than 50 years and that his companyofshippingindustrysurveyorsalsoturned50yearsthis year This coming Saturday, Dewro Transport will sponsor another Individual SF where prizes will be awarded in 3 handicap divisions with the Guans Packaging Golf day, a separate competition for non-members where the winner will winoneyear'sfreemembershipattheWalvisBayGolfClub.

A group of coastal runners The

will be part of the 22,677 runners that will be looking for some extra assistance to reach the finish, either within their goal time or before the final 12-hour cut-off gun is fired.

ComradesMarathonisanultramarathonof approximately 88 kilometres which is run annuallyintheKwaZulu-Natalprovinceof SouthAfrica between the cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg. It is the world's largest and oldest ultramarathon race.

Runner from Walvis Bay Running Club that will compete is Naude Dreyer, Katja Dreyer, Jefta Kangumba, Corné O'Callaghan, Milton Kimbini, Erich Goeieman, Eamon Roberts, Werner Bachmann and Michelle Von Stein with Cassandra Walter, Matti Kuwa, Uaatjo Tjatjitua, Tangeni Salmon Kambunga, Ndangi Iyambo and Ernest Pelser from SwakopStriderswhilstHennieLacockare fromBRGRunningClub.

Wayne Hart and Club legends, Buddy Bramwell.

NAGF Central Open Champion Kyle Johnson with Toady Gurirab

Walvis Bay Golf Club's Vice captain Andre Burger, with the winner of the RN Bramwell & Associates Golf day

Runners from Walvis Bay Running Club that will compete at the 98th edition of the Comrades Marathon.

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Runners from Swakop Striders that will compete at the 98th edition of the Comrades Marathon.

Rudi Bowe

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Coastal Municipalities Were a Standout Force

ThemunicipalitiesofWalvisBayandSwakopmundwerestandoutforceatthe2025 Namibia LocalAuthority Sports and RecreationAssociation (NALASRA) Games thatendedonlastFridayinKatimaMulilo.

The teams of the two municipalities consistently proved why they are among the top contenders as their sports men and women as they brought passion, power, and pride, delivering outstanding performances across multiple disciplines. The municipality of Walvis Bay ended the games third overall as the secured gold in normal Football and silver in over 40 football. The Netball team got silverwhilsttheVolleyballmen'sandmixteamsgot bronze. Belinda Naris won bronze in the under 40 female 100m with Frans Alugodhi won gold and Christof Kuyanghumuna silver in the under 40 male 10km and Amenenge Shikwambi won silver in the over 40 female 10km, Deon Gamab got bronze in the over 40 male 10km whilst Matheus van der Merwe won gold in the under 40 male 5km funrunandthemixrelayteamwonbronze. The municipality of Swakopmund secured gold in Ringboard, silver in male and mix Volleybaal and bronze in Netball. The combined Tug of War team of Municipality of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund won gold. Christiaan Somaeb from Henties Bay

municipality won silver in the over 40 male 100m.

The Mayor of Walvis Bay, Trevino Forbes said while applauding the team, they made the town proud at the NALASRA games and that council must continue to support sports and wellness because nothing unites people like sports. Forbes said. “The spirit of unity and togetherness will transcend in how we conduct our work going forward because we are family, we are one. We need to look out for each other and make sure that not only we excel in sports, but also to be the best municipality.” According to the mayor, “you will nolongerhearaboutanyothermunicipalityexcept Walvis Bay as we are a team and we are united and I'msuregoingforwardnomunicipality,notevenin sports, in excellence, with any other achievement will come close to whatWalvis Bay can offer “I'm proud of you and I'm happy to be the mayor of Walvis Bay and being the political head of such a vibrant and amazing group of people. Thank you verymuchforyourdedication,”Forbesconcluded. S

Wentzel and Viljoen Clinches Single Titles

Waylon Wentzel and Diana Viljoen clinched the Namibian men and women's singles Bowls championship titles at the King Price National Bowls Week held recentlyinWindhoek.

National Bowls week saw more than 300 Bowlers from all over Namibia showcase their individual levelsastheycompetedforthenationaltitleduring the team disciplines which included, Novice Singles, Veterans Singles, Mixed Pairs, Pairs, Trips and Fours for men and ladies respectively After a week of intense competition, Waylon Wentzel and Diana Viljoen clinched the coveted national champion titles after beating Christo de Beer and Michelle Crawford in the men's and women's finals respectively Freddie Fouche and Marietjie van den Bergh emerged victorious in the men's and women's singles plate category withAJ Visser and Amanda Steenkamp as the runner ups. Schalk van Wyk and Claude Thorburn won the men'spairstitleafterbeatingGrahamSnymanand Christo de Beer in the final, while Lesley Vermeulen and Marinda Bezuidenhout won the women's pairs title after beating Marietjie van der Bergh and Susan Venter in the final. The men's trips title went to Corny Stam, Claude Thornburn and Johan Jacobs after they beat Horst Zimny, Berndt Muller and Piet du Plooy in the final whilst Diana Viljoen, Bianca Lewis and Haley van Wyk secure the women's trips title after defeating Anjuleen Viljoen, Miranda Bezuidenhout and Amanda Steenkamp in the final. Waylon Wentzel, Colin Peake, Freddie Fouche and JP Fouche were

crowned the men's fours champions after beating SchalkvanWyk,DaveGibbons,JulianViljoenand Gordon Damster in the final whilst Diana Viljoen, Bianca Lewis, Elna Esterhuizen and Amy Peake won the women's fours competition after beating Marietjie van den Bergh, Anjuleen Viljoen, AmandaSteenkampandSusanVenterinthefinal.

Kautondokwaacknowledged and applauded the Swakopmund Municipality's Sports Club for their dedication, commitment, and the spirit of sportsmanship they demonstrated throughout the various sports codes, including soccer,

Councillor, Heinrich Hafeni emphasised the fact that these athletes are in fact ambassadors of the municipality when participating in sports events and need improved support from Council, especially financially volleyball, tug of war, netball, and several others Kautondokwa gave special recognition to the sports club before kicking off with the official proceedings, noting, “as the centreofadventure,we are extremely proud of theteam.

The sports team of the Municipalities of Walvis Bay that competed in the Namibia Local Authority Sports and Recreation Association Games

The Swakopmund Municipality's Sports team that competed in the Namibia Local Authority Sports and Recreation Association Games

The Namibian bowls singles champions Diana Viljoen and Waylon Wentzel.

The National women's bowls fours champions . Photos: Contributed

Rudi Bowe

The Namibian women's bowls single finalists Michelle Crawford and Diana Viljoen.