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Heidi Ulrich van Switserland het die afgelope naweek die vroue- wêreldspoedrekord vir seilplankry op L­ üderitz g­ ebreek. Sy het Zara Davis se rekord van 46,49 knope twee keer verbeter en op 47,16 knope geëindig. Met dié spoed is sy die vinnigste vrou oor 500 meter op ‘n seilplank ter wêreld. Die Lüderitz Speed Challenge het S­ ondag tot ‘n e­ inde geloop. Ulrich het gister gesê: “Ek het die eerste keer in 2019 in Namibië deelgeneem en vir die volgende twee jaar hard geoefen. Die wind het op 25 November sterk gewaai en ek het die wêreldrekord twee keer in vyf ­minute ­gebreek. Ek is ongelooflik trots op myself en dat ek nooit my droom laat vaar het nie.” FOTO JACO WOLMARANS

Nandi-Ndaitwah seëvier » Hand van ­versoening

Die herverkose visepresident het in haar veldtog gefokus op teenkorrupsie en het beloof om onbevoegdheid binne die regerende party uit te roei.

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ie herverkose visepresident van Swapo, Netumbo NandiNdaitwah, en haar ondersteuners het hul oorweldigende oorwinning in die partyverkiesings die naweek by die party se verkiesings­ kongres gevier, hoewel amptelike uitslae die reusetaak beklemtoon het wat voorlê. Terwyl Namibiërs gister gereed gemaak het vir middagete, het Nandi-­ Ndaitwah, Pohamba Shifeta en Saara

Kuugongelwa-Amadhila reggemaak vir die uitslag wat Swapo se volgende visepresident sou bepaal. Nandi-Ndaitwah het 491 stemme op haar verenig, gevolg deur Kuugon­ gelwa-Amadhila met 270 stemme en Shifeta met 91. Nadat die partypresident, pres. Hage Geingob, gekies het om nie sy voorkeuropvolger te onderskryf nie omdat hy die speelveld wou gelyk maak, moes die 70-jarige NandiNdaitwah die onbenydenswaardige status as die eerste Swapo-president verduur wat nie deur hul voorganger onderskryf is nie. Terwyl diegene in Nandi-Ndaitwah se kamp dit as ’n politieke aanklag teen hul kandidaat gesien het, het sy oënskynlik die geleentheid aangegryp om te wys dat sy dit sonder enige hulp kan regkry en uiteindelik kan baai in die glorie om die party se eerste vrouekandidaat by die presidensiële verkiesing in 2024 te wees. Nandi-Ndaitwah en haar verkiesingskandidate het op ’n teenkor-

rupsiekaartjie hul veldtog bestuur en beloof om onbevoegdheid binne die regerende party uit te roei. Ondanks haar oorwinning gister, het Nandi-Ndaitwah ’n hand van versoening uitgereik en beloof om saam met almal in die party te werk.

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Haar medekandidaat, me. Sophia Shaningwa, kon ook daarin slaag om haar posisie as sekretaris-generaal te behou. Net soos in 2017 het sy ’n aanslag van Armas Amukwiyu afgeweer. Vir die posisie van adjunk-sekretaris-generaal moes afgevaardigdes vir ’n tweede keer ná ’n herverkiesing stem, nadat die drie kandidate – Uahekua Herunga, David Hamutenya en Evelyn Nawases-Tayele nie daarin kon slaag om die 51%-teiken te haal nie. Aangesien Geingob, Nandi-Ndaitwah en Shaningwa reeds as die top3-posisies bevestig is, is NawasesTayele uitgeskakel weens die party

se 50/50-geslagsbeleid wat bepaal dat die topvier uit twee vroue en twee mans moet bestaan. Dit het net Hamutenya en Herunga in die wedloop gelaat. ’n Gemompel kon onder afgevaardigdes gehoor word, nadat hulle meegedeel is dat hulle weer sal moet stem, met intense beraadslagings wat sedert Vrydag deel van die kongres uitgemaak het. Die regerende party, wat al meer as drie dekades aan bewind is, staar ’n golf van openbare kritiek in die gesig oor ’n stortvloed van maatskaplike kwessies, insluitend hoë werkloosheid, korrupsie, misdaad en ’n wanke­ lende ekonomie. Geingob het Vrydag tydens sy openingsrede gesê hy sal wie ook al as wenner uit die stryd tree, ondersteun. “Dit maak nie saak wat die uitslag is nie. Ons moet hande skud, die wenners gelukwens, mekaar as kame­ rade omhels en voortgaan met die proses om saam te werk om die land vorentoe te vat,” het hy gemaan. NA BL. 2

Die Chinese mynbouer Xinfeng Investment sê die maatskappy sal vir nog drie jaar elke maand litiumerts moet uitvoer om die koste van ­mynboubedrywighede te dek, kontantvloei te gene­ reer en om uiteindelik die boukoste van ’n beplande ­litium-verwerkingsaanleg wat na raming N$500 miljoen sal beloop, te kan betaal. Dié koste sluit in die aanbou van ’n ontsoutingsaanleg om die nodige water vir mynbedrywighede te voorsien. Xinfeng myn tans buite Omaruru en het Vrydag by monde van ’n mediaverklaring wat deur die prokureursfirma Nambili Mhata Legal Practitioners uitgereik is, die maatskappy se kant in die onlangse omstredenheid rondom die litium-uitvoere gestel. Volgens die maatskappy is dié omstredenheid die gevolg van “bewerings wat wyd in die plaas­ like media gepubliseer is en die wanopvattings wat daarop gevolg het”.

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Intussen het die hoof van die ­Namibiese polisie in die Erongo­ streek, komm. Nikolaus Kupembona, bevestig ’n bestuurder van een van Xinfeng se vragmotors, Ueriunga Tjiramba (32), is die afgelope naweek in hegtenis geneem. Dit nadat sy vrag na ­bewering iewers in Karibib afgelaai is, in plaas daarvan om die vrag na die stoorgeriewe op Walvisbaai te vervoer. Kupembona het bevestig dat die vrag van 25 ton litiumerts steeds gesoek word. Die litiumerts is glo tussen Dinsdag en D ­ onderdag verlede week vanaf Xinfeng se myn op die plaas Kohero buite Omaruru verwyder. Zuxiao Li, ’n werknemer by Xinfeng, het glo die diefstal by die polisie op Omaruru aangemeld. Die vragmotor is op Walvisbaai opgespoor terwyl Tjiramba op Omaruru vasgetrek is. Volgens die klag wat aanhangig gemaak is, is die vrag ongeveer N$300 000 werd. Tjiramba het gister in die Omaruru-landdroshof verskyn en die saak is tot 6 Februarie 2023 uitgestel. Hy bly NA BL. 2 in aanhouding.

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Volgens Xinfeng het hulle reeds 75 216,36 ton onverwerkte litiumerts na China uitgevoer. Die erts word glo in China gebruik vir toetse om uiteindelik ’n moderne en doeltreffende verwerkingsaanleg te ontwerp wat in Namibië gebou moet word. Die maatskappy het beklemtoom dat die erts slegs 1% litium bevat. Die minister van myne en energie, mnr. Tom Alweendo, het verlede maand op ’n nuuskonferensie gesê hy het die uitvoer van litiumerts gestaak. Hy het egter verlede week in die parlement erken die uitvoer van litiumerts sal tot einde November voortgaan. Dit om die maatskappy tyd te gun om die 135 000 ton vergruiste erts wat hy altesaam mag uitvoer, uit die land te vervoer. Xinfeng Investment is ’n Namibies-geregistreerde maatskappy en behoort aan Tangshan Xinfeng Lithium Industry in China, wat op 20 Oktober 2021 die ­eksklusiewe prospekteerlisensie (EPL) 7228 bekom het. ’n Omgewingsklaringsertifikaat is op 6 April vanjaar aan die maatskappy uitgereik. Mynboulisensie 243 is op 23 Augustus aan Xinfeng uitgereik en teen einde Augustus was mynbedrywighede aan die gang, luidens die verklaring.

“Vir die huidige mynbouprogram het die maatskappy 285 N ­ amibiese werknemers aangestel. Hierdie ­arbeidsmag behels die bestuur, werktuigkundiges, operateurs, vragmotorbestuurders, aanlegwerkers en algemene werknemers,” sê die maat­ skappy.

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Hy het bygevoeg: “Ongeag hoe die verkiesing vir die pos van visepresident uitdraai, begin ons nou nog ’n groot hoofstuk in die geskiedenis van die party en die land.” Hy het ook na diegene gekap wat beweer daar is geen eenheid in Swapo-geledere nie. “Ons moenie die doemprofete glo wat sê daar is onenigheid binne Swapo nie. Wanneer kamerade ’n nederlaag by ’n kongres ervaar

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Die maatskappy het bygevoeg hy distansieer homself van bewerings van omkopery van regeringsamptenare in die verkryging van EPL8397. “Xinfeng het Orange River Mining CC [die eienaar van EPL8397] op 23 Junie 2022 vir N$50 miljoen gekoop. Voor Xinfeng dié lisensie bekom het, wou die vorige eienaar van Orange River Mining dit aan ’n ander instansie verkoop. “Xinfeng het toe verneem dat die ander aanvanklike koper nie aan die vorige eienaar van Orange River Mining se verkoopsvereistes voldoen nie. Gevolglik was dié ooreenkoms nietig en die EPL beskikbaar. Die verkoop van die EPL aan Xinfeng was ’n direkte privaat transaksie tussen twee instansies,” sê die maatskappy. “Dit is dus duidelik dat Xinfeng geen rol gespeel het in die verkryging van die EPL van die ministerie nie. “Die bewerings van omkopery teen Xinfeng is heeltemal ongegrond en rig reuse­skade aan Xinfeng se reputasie aan,” sê die maatskappy. Verder voldoen die ­maatskappy aan belastingvereistes en is in goeie stand met die Maatskaplike ­Voorsorgkommissie, ITALY’S GOALKEEPER GIANLUCA sê hulle. Xinfeng het skenkings PAGLIUCA WAS THE FIRST-EVER van N$200 000 GOALKEEPER TO BE SENT OFF IN aan onderwys, omgewings- en A WORLD CUP MA T CH ON 23RD gemeenskapsprojek­ JUNE 1994. te gemaak, en N$300 000 aan die regering se aanlyn mynbou-diensplatform.

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omdat die afgevaardigdes ander in plaas van hulle gekies het, en hulle hulself buite die strukture van die Swapo-party bevind, moet dit nie as verdeeldheid en onenigheid vertolk word nie. Inteendeel, dit is deel van die demo­kratiese proses wat ons as lede en simpatiseerders ingestem het om in die grondwet van Swapo te vervat,” het hy gesê. Teen druktyd was die uitslae van die herverkiesing van die posisie vir adjunk-sekretaris-generaal en dié van die sentrale komitee nog nie bekend nie. 

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Namchar het sowat R60 000 se skade gely toe ‘n brand Vrydag by sy Kaapse fabriek uitgebreek het. FOTO VERSKAF

Namchar-brand geblus danksy blitsige optrede Die brand by Namchar se fabriek in die Wes-Kaap het sowat 15 minute ná sluitingstyd ontstaan, wat die vermoede skep dat dit dalk brandstigting was.

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amchar, ’n maatskappy wat in Fisantekraal in die WesKaap geleë is en Namibiese houtskool en brikette vervaardig en verpak, het die afgelope Vrydag ’n brand by sy fabriek gehad wat skade van sowat R60 000 aangerig het. Die eienaar, mnr. Paul Eck, het gister aan Republikein gesê die brand het sowat 15 minute ná sluitingstyd ontstaan en om dié rede vermoed hulle dat dit dalk brandstigting kan wees. “Dit was merendeels ou ‘polyprop’sakke wat gebrand het, maar met die wind wat in die verkeerde rigting gewaai het, het ook sowat 20 pallette in ons een stoor met klaarverpakte produkte gebrand. “Die brandweer was gou op die toneel en kon die brand vinnig onder beheer bring,” het hy gesê. “Ons beraam die skade – voor die brandweer se rekening – op omtrent R60 000.” Van Eck sê Namchar verpak jaarliks sowat 25 000 ton houtskool tussen sy twee fabrieke. Die maat­ skappy bestaan reeds sedert 1996 en bedien die Suid-Afrikaanse mark

met sowat 60% van sy produksie, terwyl die res uitgevoer word. Namchar het ook ’n houtskoolaanleg by Witvlei. “Ons het goeie brandvoorkomingsprosedures in plek, sowel as goed opgeleide brandbestrydingspanne en -toerusting om brande mee te beveg. “Geen oop vlamme word op ons perseel gebruik nie en om op die perseel te rook, is streng verbode. “Die sakke wat gebrand het, is ou onbruikbare sakke wat deurlopend uit die produksiekant kom en gewoonlik na ’n herwinningsaanleg geneem word. “Dié aanleg is tans vir opgraderingswerk gesluit en dus het die sakke meer as normaalweg begin ophoop. Hulle word egter weg van enige ander materiaal en geboue geberg,” het Eck gesê.

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ting is dit dus maklik beheerbaar. Dit is hoekom ons ons fynkoolhope weghou van enige ander materiaal wat met vlamme kan brand,” het hy gesê en ’n foto gewys van die Kaapse aanleg, waar fyn kole aan die buitewyke van die fabriek gehou word. Hy sê voorheen het hulle ook ’n klein brand by die Witvlei-fabriek gehad waar sweiswerk in ’n produksie-area veroorsaak het dat hout­ skoolstof begin smeul en ’n vervoerband uitgebrand het. Dit was egter nog heel aan die begin, voor die aanleg prosedures in plek gehad het vir die hantering van dié tipe werk, het Eck verduidelik. Eck sê Namchar voer jaarliks tot 600 vraghouers houtskoolprodukte uit en kan met trots sê dat hulle nog nooit in die geskiedenis ’n voorval met brande gehad het nie. “Vraghouers wat brand is gewoonlik omdat prosedures nie reg gevolg is nie,” het hy gesê. – [email protected] 

Hy sê hulle het in die verlede ’n geval by die Kaapse fabriek gehad waar fyn kole gebrand het. “Dit gebeur as gevolg van selfverbranding, wanneer IN THE 1958 QUA R TER hope nie op die regte manier FINALS, NONE OF THE geberg word nie FOUR LOSING TEAMS – as die hope byvoorbeeld te hoog SCORED A SINGLE is. “Fyn kole wat GOAL DURING THESE brand, smeul net MATCHES. en brand nie met vlamme nie. Met die regte toerus-

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» Kommer oor partyhulpbronne wat kwyn

party in die parlement beklee. Die verslag toon dat staatsfinansie­ ring afgeneem het van N$95 miljoen in 2018 tot N$68 miljoen in 2022. Le­ degeld het ook gedurende die verslag­ tydperk van N$1,9 miljoen tot N$1,7 miljoen gekrimp. Dis nie bekend of die afname in ledegeld te wyte is aan ’n verlies van lede wat Swapo vir ander partye verlaat, en of lede eenvoudig nie hul ledegeld betaal nie.

Nekslag vir Swapo se inkomstesyfers Hoewel die party se sakeryk nog staan, het Swapo miljoene aan staatsfinansiering verloor na sy swak prestasie in die jongste algemene verkiesing.

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Verslag wat Swapo se sekre­ taris-generaal, me. Sophia Shaningwa, die afgelope na­week by die party se kongres voor­ gelê het, het ’n somber prentjie oor sy geldsake geskets – met inkomste wat teen ’n kommerwekkende koers afgeneem het. Die opgesomde ontledingsverslag oor finansiële inligting wat deur die ouditeursfirma BDO opgestel is en wat die tydperk April 2017 tot Maart 2018 dek – wat aan afgevaardigdes by die kongres voorgelê is – het aan die lig gebring dat die party se inkomste sedert 2019 met byna N$30 miljoen gekrimp het. Die party se inkomste, wat in 2019 op N$97 miljoen gestaan het, het in 2022 tot N$71 miljoen gekrimp. Afgevaardigdes het antwoorde gesoek oor dié verlies, met sommige wat aangevoer het die party se geld­

OMVATTENDE VERSLAG

Die party oorweeg nou stappe om dié inkomstevermindering om te keer, met Shaningwa se bekende gesegde, “ons het al die geld”, wat nou oën­ skynlik in stryd is met die party se werklike finansiële situasie. Ons susterkoerant Namibian Sun het verneem sommige afgevaardig­ des was ontevrede met die opge­somde weergawe van die finansiële verslag wat aan hulle voorgelê is, en het op ’n omvattende verslag aangedring, wat die partyleierskap na bewering versuim het om voor te lê. “Dit het gelyk of sy nie eens verstaan waarvan ons praat nie,” het een af­ gevaardigde gesê. Die verslag dui ook aan dat die party se netto surplus ’n groot knou gekry het en van N$17 miljoen in 2018 tot ’n netto tekort van N$5,6 miljoen in 2022 geval het. Die partyleierskap het die daling in inkomste hoofsaaklik toegeskryf aan verminderde politieke finansiering

Trein na Sossusvlei op ys › Katharina Moser

Die minister van die omgewing, bosbou en toerisme, Pohamba Shifeta, het in Maart die konsessieregte aan Sky Eye Tours & Hospitality toegeken om ’n gemotoriseerde vervoerstelsel vir passasiers, ofte wel ’n lugtrein, na Sossusvlei te bou. Dis op die voorwaardes dat die Nasionale Erfenis­ raad geen besware het nie,

INKOMSTE EN UITGAWES

sake hou dieselfde bedreiging vir Swapo se voortbestaan in as die po­ litieke uitdagings wat hulle in die gesig staar.

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Sky Eye Tours & Hospi­ tality oor ’n omgewings­ klaringsertifikaat (ECC) beskik en Namibia Wild­ life Resorts (NWR) be­ trokke moet wees. Juis dié ECC het aan die lig gebring dat die projek in verskeie opsigte skade­ lik vir die omgewing kan wees. “Die grootste bekom­ mernis is dat dit die ka­ rakter van die ­omgewing sal verander. Dit is nou ’n plek van natuurlike

Die partyleierskap het die daling in inkomste hoofsaaklik toegeskryf aan verminderde politieke finansiering en sy nuwe hoofkwartier, wat teen ’n koste van meer as N$700 miljoen gebou word. FOTO ARGIEF en sy nuwe hoofkwartier, wat teen ’n koste van meer as N$700 miljoen gebou word. Die party se swak prestasie by die

onaangetaste natuur­ skoon. ’n Unieke ver­ koopspunt en groot trek­ pleister vir besoekers. Namibië is een van die min lande ter wêreld wat nog sulke plekke het wat nie deur moderne ont­ wikkeling geraak is nie, en terselfder­tyd redelik maklik toeganklik is,” sê Green Earth Environ­ mental Consultants wat die ECC opgestel het. “Namibië word aan toe­ riste verkoop wat aange­ trek word deur die land se wilderniskarakter en on­ gerepte skoonheid. Dit het

Die treinprojek na Sossusvlei is tans op ys geplaas. FOTO TANJA BAUSE

baie skaars in die wêreld geword, en as Sossusvlei nog ’n ‘Disneyland’ word, sal Namibië ’n belangrike unieke verkoopspunt verloor. “Boonop moet die gebied as ’n Unesco-erfenisge­ bied beskerm word. Dit kan nie bewys word of die skade wat die voer­ tuigspore aanrig meer as die trein s’n is nie. Die op­ rigting van ’n kraglyn vir die trein kan die skoon­ heid van die Tsauchab­ vallei vernietig. Verder sal meer vullis- en geraas­ besoedeling voorkom. Die lang boufase kan ook die grond erodeer en die wilde diere afskrik.” Daarbenewens twyfel die konsultante oor die ­finansiële stabiliteit van die projek; daar is geen voorsorgmaatreëls in plek as die beleggers belang­ stelling verloor of bankrot speel nie. Die nodige be­ leggings is ook enorm. Die konsultante is ook bekommerd oor die ge­ halte van toerisme en die situasie van ander naby­ geleë operateurs. Ná die pandemie stel toeriste nie meer daarin belang om in groepe in treinwaens geprop te word nie. Verder het Sky Eye Tours

a­ lgemene verkiesing in 2019 spook nou oënskynlik by hom, in ag genome die aansienlike afname in regerings­ partyfinansiering vir die setels wat die

& Hospitality ’n monopo­ lie oor die gebied verkry: “Dit laat rooi ligte flikker: dit sal duurder vir Nami­ biërs wees om hul eie na­ tuurlike erfenisgebiede te besoek. Wat gebeur in die geval as die treinstel­ sel faal? “En vrae ontstaan

THE WINNING TEAM AT THE 2022 WORLD CUP FINAL WILL RECEIVE USD $42 MILLION IN P RIZE MONEY.

Inkomste uit donasies het gedurende die verslagtydperk van N$103 276 tot N$590 656 gestyg, terwyl dividende uit sy sakeryk eksponensieel gestyg het van N$8 miljoen tot N$186,5 miljoen gedurende dieselfde tydperk. Luidens die verslag verkry Swapo sy inkomste hoofsaaklik uit staatsfi­ nansiering, ledegeld, skenkings, bank­ lenings en onbekende beleggings. Gedurende die verslagtydperk het die party N$258 miljoen se i­ nkomste ­ingesamel. Sowat N$185 miljoen van dié inkomste het uit “beleggings­ inkomste” gekom. Gedurende die verslagtydperk het die party sowat N$10,5 miljoen aan regskoste bestee, wat die tydperk dek toe die party deur verskeie ­ontevrede lede hof toe gesleep is, insluitend diegene wat die uitslag van die ver­ kiesingskongres in 2017 betwis het. “Die gaping tussen inkomste ver­ geleke met die totale bedryfskoste het oor die afgelope vyf jaar vergroot, wat die onvoorspelbaarheid van die inkomste en bedryfskoste in die or­ ganisasie weerspieël. Die betrokke tydperk toon die party se ­finansiële prestasie is hoofsaaklik beïnvloed deur die afname in politieke finan­ siering en bydraes tot die bou van die hoofkantoorgebou,” lui die verslag.

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wanneer ’n private maat­ skappy – wat nie deur ’n oop tenderproses verkies is nie – die monopolise­ ring van toegang in so ’n belangrike gebied in ’n na­ sionale park het.” Die konsultante is van mening dat die opera­ teur dalk nie genoeg on­

dervinding in toerisme en treindienste het nie, wat daartoe kan lei dat Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) inkomste kan verloor. Die swak kommu­ nikasie met die ministerie van die omgewing word ook bevraagteken. – [email protected]

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Eerste Para-spanne maak geskiedenis in Desert Dash Twee spanne (siggestremdes én fisiek gestremdes) takel die komende ultrauitdaging vir bergfietsryers.

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y die snel naderende 2022-weergawe van die Nedbank Desert Dash sal vir die eerste keer ’n groepie parafietsryers deelneem aan die ikoniese 24-uur-wedren oor 397 kilometer deur die Namibwoestyn. Die Run Along-stigting in samewerking met die Namibië Paralimpiese Komitee (NPC), met die steun van Nedbank Namibië, het ’n span van vier handfietsryers asook ’n span van vier siggestremde ryers ingeskryf. Die moedige atlete, gebaseer in die noordedorp Ongwediva, oefen saam en sien uit na die rit op Vrydag en Saterdag 9 en 10 Desember, vanaf Grove Mall in Windhoek tot by Swakopmund se Platz Am Meer. Die Paralimpiese handfietsryspan bestaan uit Roodley Gowaseb, Nico Kharuxab, Modestu Lipuleni en Gabriel Nghii­shililwa. In geval van ’n onttrekking sal Lucas Ndahangwapo as plaasvervanger aansluit. Die Paralimpiese siggestremde span is Mateus Kambudu, Sem Shikondjele, Fillemon Lotto en George Nehwaya, wat elkeen op ’n tandemfiets saam met Steven­son Hamukoto, Robert Nambambi, David Haluteni en Naftal Paulus as hul gidse ry om hulle te help om die roete te navigeer. Tandemfietse is gewoonlik swaarder en die duo se ritme moet ook gesinkroniseer bly, wat nooit maklik is nie. Roodley Gowaseb, die spankaptein, sê hul oefeninge verloop goed, maar geestelik is nog nie almal gereed vir die uitdaging nie. Hy is deeglik bewus dit gaan ’n moeilike rit wees, maar hulle berei daarop voor.

André V ­ isser (regs) as wenner van die stable­ford­ kompetisie, saam met die borg Sunita Cables se ver­ teenwoordiger Gavin van Wyk. FOTO VERSKAF

Voor van links is die Paralimpiese fietsryers Gabriel Nghiishishililwa, Nico Kharuxab, Lukas Ndahangwapo, Roodley Gowaseb en Modestu Lipuleni. Agter staan Jean-Paul Schmidt en Michael Hamukwaya. Die foto is in September tydens hul deelname aan die Outenique Challenge geneem. FOTO VERSKAF “Fisiek reken ek die ouens kan dit doen, aangesien die wedren in vier skofte verdeel is, maar ons werk nou aan die geestelike voorbereiding, want dit sal ons eerste deelname met handfietse wees,” het hy gesê. Die stigter van die Run Alongstigting, Jean-Paul Schmidt, sê die para-fietsryers sien uit om in hul eerste verskyning by die Nedbank Desert Dash die wêreld te wys dat hulle hul doelwitte en drome kan bereik. “Die gesiggestremde span bestaan uit agt ryers van wie vier siggestremdes is, en die ander vier as hul gidse. Die span berei reeds die afgelope vier maande voor en is tans in ’n oefenfase met hoë kilometertellings,” het hy gesê. Schmidt sê hul oefensessies verloop goed en die atlete sal oor twee weke Windhoek toe reis vir verdere oefenlopies en om

gewoond te raak aan die terrein. “Wat ’n mens moet besef, is dat hierdie fietse geen modifikasies het soos e-fietse wat ’n ryer help nie. Ons fietse vereis dat ’n ryer energie inspan net soos enige fiets, so dit sal baie moeilik wees vir die ryers, veral tydens skofte 2 tot 5, maar al die handfietsryers en gesiggestremde ryers sal hul allerbeste gee,” sê hy. Selma Kaulinge, bestuurder van Nedbank Namibië se kommuni­ kasie- en skakelafdelling, het die groepie geloof vir hul vasbeslote werk sover. “Ek het video’s op sosiale media gesien van hul oefenprogram. Ek is so trots om te sien hoe ons land se eie para-fietsryers alle verwagtinge oortref en een van die grootste fietsrenne ter wêreld aandurf. By Nedbank verstaan ons die belangrikheid van diversiteit en insluiting, en ons is opgewonde om

te sien dat meer diverse spanne die uitdaging van die Nedbank Desert Dash aanpak,” sê sy. Kaulinge sê ander para-fietsryspanne wat belangstel om aan die Nedbank Desert Dash deel te neem, se inskrywing sal in latere weergawes verwelkom word. “Een aspek van hierdie wedren wat ons selde noem, is hoe ’n kameraadskap tussen fietsryers op die roete gevorm word. Ons het gesien hoe fietsryers mekaar help om oor steil bulte te ry, in groepe saamry en ongelooflike spangees toon. Dis wat alle spanne kan verwag wanneer hulle aan die wedloop deelneem. Dis voorwaar ’n onvergeetlike ervaring.” Vir vanjaar se Nedbank Desert Dash is meer as 900 fietsryers geregistreer vir hetsy die solo-resies (mans en vroue), of die mans-, vroue- of gemengde spanne van twee of vier lede.

Putjiespel en stableford by Buiteklub

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Die Windhoek Buite­ klub het Saterdag die eindronde van die Su­­nita Cables putjie­ spelreeks, asook die sa­ melopende individuele stablefordkompetisie aangebied. Die dag was geslaagd, met 41 deelnemende spelers. Die kompetisie was die Buiteklub se laaste vir die jaar. Die 2023-kompetisieseisoen sal op 14 Januarie begin. Die voorste uitslae van die individuele stableford was soos volg: 1 André Visser

(42 punte) 2 Stefanus Nel (40) 3 Willem Triegaardt (39) 4 Devin van Rooyen (38) 5 Gustav Jung (37, uittel) 6 Bertus Damon (37) 7 Chantel Visser (37) Sunita Cables putjiespel­ finaal: Bertus Damon klop Natasja Louw (een voor). Dubbelspel putjiespel­ finaal: Jolene van Schoor en Jane O’Sullivan klop Monty Rukoro en Moyo Dignity (een voor). Pryse is ook met houe naaste aan die pen gewen deur Monty Rukoro (putjie 3), Samuel Nel (putjie 9), ­Stefanus Nel (putjie 13), Paul Adkins (putjie 17).

LUIS MONTI WAS THE FIRST PLAYER TO REPRESENT TWO DIFFERENT COUNTRIES IN WORLD CUP H ISTORY.

VANDAG by die Fifa Wêreldbeker-­ sokkertoernooi (Katar 2022): Ecuador tn Senegal 17:00 Nederland tn Katar 17:00 Wallis tn Engeland 21:00 Iran tn VSA 21:00 GISTER se uitslae teen druktyd: Kameroen en Serwië speel gelykop 3-3 Ghana klop Suid-Korea 3-2

NEW ZEALAND IS THE ONL Y TEAM TO GO UNBEATEN IN THE 2010 WORLD CUP AS THEY DREW ALL 3 OF THEIR GROUP STAGE GAMES.

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’N KUDDEBESTUURSPROGRAM VIR BEESBOERE Dit is nou tyd om, voor die einde van November, jou beeste teen knopvelsiekte in te ent. Daarna kan inentings teen die siekte jaarliks of driejaarliks opgevolg word. Tussen Maart en Junie kan beeste ook dosisse vitamiene A, D en E toegedien word, asook teen brandsiekte, spons- en lamsiekte ingeënt word. Maart tot Mei is ook die tyd vir inentings teen vibriose. In Junie kan daar op inentings teen die brucellose-bakterie gefokus word, asook die beheer van interne parasiete. Die bestuur van ’n kudde verg egter meer as net ’n goeie inentingsprogram. Dit sluit ’n kastrasie en onthoringsprogram in, asook weidingbestuur en bestuur van teel- en kalfseisoene. Die kuddebestuurskaart onder is ’n vereenvoudigde weergawe van die “Livestock Management Calendar” van die Vleisraad van Namibië.

INFOGRAFIEK ELVIRA HATTINGH

» Commercial farmers, charcoal producers to comply with law

NAU worried about affirmative action law NAU warns that the objectives and directives of the law make no sense for small businesses and could have a negative impact on economic growth and job creation in Namibia.

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he Namibia Agriculture Union (NAU) has expressed concern with regard to affirmative action regulations that now apply to small businesses – including commercial farmers and charcoal producers – as recently amended by the labour ministry. According to NAU, pursuant to Notice 275 published in the Government Gazette, the threshold for employers who must now comply with the law has been lowered from businesses with 25 employees to any business with 10 or more employees. “This means that small businesses

that include commercial farmers and charcoal producers are now defined as relevant employers who comply with the prescriptions of the Affirmative Action Act No. 29 of 1998.”

NO DISCUSSIONS

The union said these small businesses will now also have to submit threeyearly corrective action plans and submit annual reports. However, the NAU expressed concern about this unilateral action by the ministry, as they were completely unaware of their intentions. “The matter was not even discussed at the meeting with the Employment Equity Commission, on which employers have a seat, and the Labour Advisory Council was also left in the dark.” According to the union, it has instructed the Agricultural Employers’ Association to urgently liaise with the Namibia Employers’ Federation (NEF) so that this matter can be taken up and clarified with the labour min-

AFFIRMATIVE: Commercial farms are now defined as relevant employers, who are mandated to comply with the ­Affirmative Action Act. PHOTO: FILE istry on behalf of the private sector.

RAMIFICATIONS

The union said aside from the fact that the objectives and directives of this law make no sense at all for such small businesses, it will also

Verslagtingsyfers daal steeds › Elvira Hattingh Boere se kuddeherbouingsfase ná die verwoestende droogte tot 2019, is klaarblyklik verby. Hiermee saam het die buitengewoon hoë pryse wat vir speenkalwers deur beide Suid-Afrikaanse asook plaaslike beesboere op veilings betaal is, tot ’n einde gekom en het pryse weer gestabiliseer. Volgens Simonis Storm se jongste Agrimonthly-uitgawe het die tendens van baie hoë speenkalfpryse teen middel-2022 omgedraai. Die verslag dui egter dat veilingspryse vanjaar oor die algemeen ’n effense opwaartse neiging getoon het. Die prys vir bokke het met 6,7% toe-

In September is 4,1% minder skape geslag as ’n jaar gelede. FOTO PIXABAY geneem en vir skaaplammers met 3%. Hierteenoor was tollies die enigste groep waarvan die prys met 3,3% gedaal het. Tog is die prys vir tollies oor die afgelope weke weer goed, met pryse van

tot N$50 per kg wat in die afgelope week op plaaslike veilings betaal is.

VERSLAGTING

Simonis Storm sê die bemarking van beeste toon steeds ’n afwaartse

have a very negative effect on economic growth and job creation in Namibia, where youth unemployment is already around 40%. “This unsolicited bureaucratic­ action follows on the heels of the Covid regulations that the same

ministry unilaterally promulgated and over which they lost a court case against employers at great cost to taxpayers’ money.” NAU said it will keep its members informed of further developments surrounding the issue.

neiging en het op ’n jaar-tot-jaar-basis­ in Oktober met 28,1% gedaal. Altesaam 4,1% minder skape en 20,3% minder bokke is geslag. Slegs die verslagting van varke het met 7,6% toegeneem. Die uitvoer van vee op die hoef is ook aansienlik meer as ’n jaar gelede. Die uitvoer van beeste het met 23,1% toegeneem en bokke met 50,1%, terwyl skaapuitvoere met 3,6% gedaal het. Suid-Afrika en Botswana was die enigste uitvoerbestemming vir Namibië se skaap- en varkprodukte, terwyl die meeste beesvleisuitvoere na die Europese Unie gegaan het (71,4%) en daarnaas na Suid-Afrika (12,8%) en Noorweë (3,2%). Tog het die bemarking van lewende hawe vanjaar beter gevaar as verlede jaar gedurende dieselfde tyd. Namibiese uitvoerabattoirs het die verskil in die A2-karkasprys vir skaap, in vergelyking wat by abattoirs in die Noord-Kaap betaal word, tot

net 27 sent in Oktober vanjaar verminder. Hierteenoor was die verskil in Oktober verlede jaar N$6,18 per kg. “Die plafonprys vir varkvleis het ook met 18,4% toegeneem vanweë stygings in die Suid-Afrikaanse prys, waarop plaaslike pryse gebaseer is. Terselfdertyd het die Vleisraad van Namibië ook die formule vir die plafonprys hersien,” dui die verslag aan.

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Volgens die verslag het die waarde van visuitvoere ook met 20,4% gedaal, terwyl dit in Augustus 4,5% minder was as ’n jaar vantevoere. Op ’n maandelikse basis het die uitvoer van vis met 21,9% teen September gedaal, terwyl dit in Augustus 16,5% geklim het. Op ’n jaar-tot-datum-basis is die waarde van visuitvoere minimaal meer as verlede jaar (Januarie tot September).

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Agri Monitor

TUESDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2022

Slagveeveiling herskryf SA rekordboeke

SA bierbedryf bult spiere

’n Boer van Oudtshoorn het die rekordboeke herskryf toe hy op 19 November die grootste slagveeveiling nóg in Suid-Afrika aangebied het. Altesaam 10 109 diere is op die veiling aangebied, bestaande uit 564 graad-C skape, 8 017 slaglammers, 747 graad C-slagbeeste en 781 graad A-slagbeeste. – Landbouweekblad 

Die Suid-Afrikaanse biersektor het in 2019 reeds R71 miljard tot die land se binnelandse bruto produk (BBP) bygedra en toe reeds vir 249 000 werksgeleenthede gesorg. Landbouprodusente wat hops en gars aan die bedryf verskaf, speel ’n beduidende rol in die sektor.  – Landbouweekblad 

» Employees encouraged to visit nearest consulate

Charcoal: Angolans urged to work legally

the producer, with the details of the farm so that they can obtain their document.” Without an address in Namibia, the employees cannot obtain this document, the NAU said. It is the same procedure as for foreign visitors arriving in Namibia; they must provide an address where they will stay.

The police have made it clear that anyone working without a work permit is viewed as an illegal immigrant.

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amibian charcoal producers have been urged to encourage Angolan staff to visit their nearest consulate to obtain legal work documents. The challenges faced by Angolan workers without the necessary working permits have recently come under the spotlight. The Charcoal Association of Namibia (CAoN) and the crime prevention forum of the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) discussed the relevant challenges with national police chief inspector general, Joseph Shikongo. NAU said Shikongo made it clear that anyone without a legal work permit working in Namibia is seen as an illegal immigrant. “However, he mentioned that it is not in the best interest of the police to arrest charcoal workers on a farm.”

THE WAY FORWARD

Angolan charcoal workers must obtain proper work permits. PHOTO: FSC.ORG

SECURITY

The union said that should a worker be involved in criminal activities, the case will be investigated, which may lead to the arrests of the responsible culprits. “The police cannot do this on their own; they will have to request the service of an immigration officer, who needs to identify the foreigner,” explained the NAU.

The union urged producers to ensure that none of their workers are involved in criminal activities. “Do not employ anyone who cannot be identified, even Namibians.”

CHANNELS

NAU advised there are currently three places in Namibia where the Angolan consulate has an official office, namely in Windhoek, Rundu

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and ­Oshakati. It said charcoal workers can obtain a document at these offices, giving them permission to work in Namibia. Angolan citizens must provide a legal identification document in order to obtain this document. “As many of our Angolan charcoal workers now leave the country for the Christmas period, producers should give them a letter, signed by

Excellent Namibian grape season expected › Staff Reporter This season’s first Namibian grapes from Solar Grapes for HillFresh­are making their way to the Dutch company by sea. This is according to a report by FreshPlaza, an online news source for companies operating in the global fruit and vegetable sector. “The season began early again, which is good news in the current market,” says Jan-Willem Lagendijk from HillFresh. Solar Grapes is located at the end of the Aussenkehr valley. It is slightly­ warmer there, and the fruit ripens earlier. So this Namibian company usually starts harvesting about ten days earlier than other producers, according­to Fresh Plaza. “I recently visited Solar Grapes, and they are expecting a harvest of not less than 750 000 boxes. That will increase to a million boxes over the next two years. We will continue loading from Namibia until week 51 and then switch to South Africa. “Growers there, especially in the early region in Groblersdal, Limpopo, are experiencing delays due to recent hail. Sales, thus, seem guaranteed, at least until Christmas.”

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In the new year, CAoN plans to conduct a separate meeting with the immigration and industrialisation ministries to discuss different ways to accommodate the thousands of Angolan charcoal workers in Namibia. Namibia produces more than 200 000 tonnes of charcoal a year from invader bush, with more than 80% of this destined for different export markets. The charcoal is exported to South Africa, Japan and Pakistan, and there have been efforts to access the Turkish market. Namibian charcoal has also broken into the United States market. Charcoal producers have increased from 350 in 2014 to 1 082 at the end of 2020.

Hillfresh recently extended its exclusive agreement with Solar Grapes for another five years, minimum. Hillfresh can, therefore, keep coordinating all of Solar Grapes’ market­ ing and sales of its more than 200 hectares­of grapes. “New plantings and varieties are

Namibia can expect a good grape harvest this year. PHOTOS FRESHPLAZA driving this wonderful project’s growth. They use solar panels to generate all the power they need. Our partner’s vision means quality and sustainability have gone hand in hand there for years,” explains Lagendijk. “Market prices for Brazilian grapes are unusually high at present. The Brazilian export season started very apprehensively and also ended quickly.” According to Lagendijk, that was partly because of a strong local market. “Peru has, so far, loaded 40% less to Europe and is largely focused on exports to the United States. The dollar-euro exchange rate plays a big role there. There are still some late Italian grapes on the market, but most retailers have switched to overseas grapes.”

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He said that this is not an easy market for growers as costs have increased sharply on all fronts and freight rates remain very high. TO PAGE 3

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Rekordprys van R1,2 miljoen vir Brahmaankoei Die dragtige Brahmaankoei SER 19 32 is op 19 November vir ’n nuwe Suid-Afrikaanse rekordprys van R1,2 miljoen by die Prima Genetika Brahmaan-veiling naby

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» Feed can account for 60% to 75% of costs

Big plans for poultry project in Omusati › Ellanie Smit

The Shiyengeyenge cooperative in the Omusati Region plans to expand its poultry operation and add a livestock and garden component to the project. The cooperative was formed in 2017 with 35 members from the Otamanzi constituency with the intention to start a project focusing on crop production. According to Agribank, six constituencies were identified to be funded by the Office of the Governor, and funds were made available for poultry production projects. The members of the cooperative seized the opportunity and commenced with a poultry production project instead.

SMALL BEGINNINGS

The cooperative started with 200 broiler chickens, but the cost of feed proved to be too expensive to maintain. It currently has a flock of 100 broiler chickens. A broiler is any chicken that is bred and raised specifically for meat production. Its members initially started the FROM PG. 2

“That, and the already mentioned dollar exchange rate, are hugely challenging. So, we are happy that our partner in Namibia has good prospects.” Lagendijk said they will do their utmost, as always, to unburden­ and support their retail customers with volume and excellent quality. “We are confident about the upcoming season.”

‘TIS THE SEASON

Furthermore, FreshPlaza reported­that the international company Kolla Group, from Germany, visited producers in

project with an indigenous chicken breed and later ventured into broiler production following the Agribank Women and Youth Training, which was funded by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit’s (GIZ) Farming for Resilience project hosted by Agribank’s Agri-Advisory Services Division. According to Agribank, it currently sells chicken to local cuca shops and the local community.

GOING FORWARD

The income is used to continue the project’s operations. Members of the cooperative said they require support to develop a business plan to expand operations. They would also like support to construct a larger poultry house and to venture into gardening and live­ stock farming. The members expressed their thanks for the training they received and noted that the success of their project is largely due to the skills they learned and the advice provided by Agribank. Brazil, Peru, South Africa and Namibia. During the trips visiting producers, they could see a clear trend for the upcoming season; due to the numerous challenges of the last two years (logistical planning due to the pandemic, increased transport costs, unsatisfactory qualities, very unsteady weather), this season will be of crucial importance for many of their producers. The company said that in Namibia, the harvest will start in weeks 46 to 47, with a few days’ delay. The weather there is colder than usual for this time of year.

Local crops may lower the cost of chicken feed For many farmers, feed is the most significant expense of their operational costs during a production cycle. 

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diversified farming operation with crop production may offer a cheaper alternative to a farmer’s poultry feed needs. According to Agribank’s technical advisor for crops and poultry, Hanks Saisai, engaging in a poultry enterprise can be very rewarding when one ensures that the basic requirements like housing, feed, water and lighting are in place. He said that with many farmers being small-scale producers, feed happens to be their most significant cost, accounting for 60% to 75% of the operational costs of an enterprise during a production cycle. Saisai said the long-term sustainable option for farmers who are engaged in poultry production is for them to produce feed using local crops that are compatible with local weather conditions.

UNDERSTAND FEED

Firstly, farmers must be in a position to understand the nutritional requirements of the types of chickens they

are raising, Saisai said. For instance, if one focuses on producing broiler chickens, the focus should be on growing crops rich in proteins and carbohydrates. “To this end, crops such as groundnuts, soybeans, sunflower seeds and cowpeas are examples of crops that can be grown and used as a protein source in locally formulated chicken feed.” Moreover, cereal grains such as yellow maize, pearl millet (mahangu), sorghum and wheat are good sources of carbohydrates that can be used as a carbohydrate source in locally formulated chicken feed, said Saisai. He said for feed formulation, it is essential to harvest crops like soybeans, cowpeas, groundnuts, yellow maize, and sorghum in their dry form.

METHODS

Farmers are therefore advised to formulate chicken feed in 50 kg proportions, which should constitute a 60% (30 kg) protein base such as soybeans, cowpeas, or groundnuts and a 35% (17.5 kg) carbohydrate base obtained from crops such as yellow maize. Saisai said the grains of yellow maize and soybeans must be crushed in a hammer mill to produce crumbs that can easily be ingested (swallowed) by the chickens. The remaining 2.5 kg of the 50 kg feed formulation should consist of addi-

tional supplements such as Carmino or Phenix ® Stress Pac to aid in the supply of vital minerals such as iron and calcium and vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin B, and vitamin C. “Once a farmer is done formulating their chicken feed, the feed should be tested for nutritional content by the agriculture ministry’s directorate of agricultural research laboratory at head office.” He stressed that another crucial aspect is to first and foremost trial this feed on a small number of, for example, 10 chickens. “This will safeguard the farmer from setbacks in the growth rates of the chickens should the feed be found to be defective.”

COMPARE

Finally, farmers are advised to keep records of the expenses incurred (buying seeds, cultivating the field to grow crops, weeding, irrigation, harvesting, fuel used in the hammer mill, and the 50 kg in which the feed is stored). The farmer must then determine whether formulating their own 50 kg bags is less expensive than purchasing commercially formulated feeds such as Pullet Grower from retailers. Saisai said this is crucial in production cycles that require the timely availability of feed, such as in broiler and layer enterprises.

Veilings 29 November

30 November

1 Desember

2 Desember

• Agra: Okakarara • Karoo-Ochse: Otjinene • NLA: Gochas, Haruchas • WLA: Rehoboth (kleinvee)

• Agra: Aranos • Blaauwberg: Otjiwarongo • NLA: Keetmanshoop • Namboer: Windhoek (Stoetveiling) • WLA: Windhoek (grootvee)

• Agra: Grootfontein, Gobabis • NLA: Leonardville • Namboer: Windhoek (pluimvee)

• Agra: Mariental, Grootfontein (kleinvee) • Blaauwberg: Otavi • Karoo-Ochse: Gobabis • NLA: Kalkrand

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Toerisme Simposium aangebied ’n Toerisme-simposium deur die Namibië Toerismeraad (NTB) sal op 6 en 7 Desember op Swakopmund aangebied word. Onderwerpe soos sosiale media en digitale bemarking, agritoerisme asook prysstrategieë en -modelle sal behandel word. Vir meer inligting, besoek die NTB se Facebookblad.

» Dor, ja ... maar nie leeg nie

Avonture wag in die Namib Van die wêreld se hoogste duine, skeepswrakke, visvang en ’n strandmeer – die Namibwoestyn­en -kusgebied is definitief ’n trekpleister vir toeriste.

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ie Namibwoestyn, wat sowat 80 900 km2 beslaan en een van die oudste woestyne in die wêreld is, het baie om aan reisigers en toeriste te bied. Buiten dat dit aan die Atlantiese Oseaan grens – wat natuurlik ’n gewilde vakansiebestemming vir menige mense is – huisves dit ook vele ander natuurwonders en besienswaardighede.

NAMIB-NAUKLUFT

Die Namib-Naukluft Park beslaan sowat 49 800 km2 en grens aan sy noordekant aan die Dorob Nasionale Park, suid aan Namibië se verbode diamantgebied en aan die oostekant aan die NamibRand-natuurreservaat in private besit. Dit is ’n ekologies beskermde gebied wat in Augustus 1979 gevestig is en toe die grootste beskermde gebied in die land was. Die park behoort sedert 2010 egter ook aan die Namib Skedelkus Nasionale Park.

Die grootste dele van die park is nie toeganklik vir mense nie: Sowat 32 000 km2 bestaan uit sandduine. Slegs die gebied noord van die Kuisebrivier, die Naukluftberge asook Sossusvlei kan besoek word. Die majestueuse Naukluftberge, ook ’n gewilde toeristebestemming met opwindende staproetes en poele, is bykans 2 000 m hoog en vorm deel van die oostelike deel van die park.

SANDWICH HARBOUR

In die noorde van die park – sowat 45 km suid van Walvisbaai – is die bekende Sandwich Harbour. Sandwich Harbour bestaan uit ’n 10 km-lange baai of strandmeer wat deur sandduine omring en met riete begroei is. Dis die tuiste van meer as 200 000 voëls, insluitend flaminke, kormorante en pelikane. Die gebied kan egter net met ’n toergids en ’n 4x4-voertuig vanaf Walvisbaai bereik word.

SOSSUSVLEI, DOOIEVLEI EN SESRIEM

Sossusvlei en Sesriem is van die vernaamste aanloklikhede van die ­Namib-Naukluft Park. Die Tsauchabrivier het by Sesriem ’n spoelvallei gevorm wat sowat 1 km lank en 30 m diep is. Net sowat 60 km verder is Sossusvlei, ’n soutkleipan wat deur duine omring word. Sossusvlei, bekend daarvoor dat dit van die wêreld se hoogste sandduine

Sossusvlei uit die lug afgeneem. het, huisves die bekende Duin 45 by sy ingang. Die duin is sowat 170 m hoog en menige toeris het al dié duin getrotseer. Big Daddy is egter Sossusvlei se hoogste duin en toring uit oor die ikoniese Dooievlei – maar net die dapperstes en fiksstes sal waag om die duin uit te klim.

KOLMANSKOP

Kolmanskop, Namibië se bekende “spookdorp”, kan met behulp van begeleide toere vanaf Lüderitz bereik word. Sowat 100 jaar gelede was dit die tuiste van ’n besige diamantmyn en dit was na bewering so maklik om diamante te vind, dit kon in die sand opgetel word. Intensiewe mynery het glo daartoe gelei dat die diamante teen die 1930’s opgeraak het. Hierbenewens is van die rykste diamantvelde verder suid gevind en Kolmanskop se inwoners het die dorp verlaat. Teen 1956 was die dorp verlate.

Die San-mense het die gebied aanvanklik as “die plek wat God in woede gemaak het” gedoop, terwyl Portugese seevaarders dit die “hekke van die hel” ­genoem het.

SKEDELKUS

Die Skedelkus is die noordelike kusgebied van Namibië, suid van die Kunenerivier en noord van die Swakoprivier. Die San-mense het die gebied aanvanklik as “die plek wat God in woede gemaak het” gedoop, terwyl Portuge-

Kolmanskop, Namibië se bekende “spookdorp”, kan met behulp van begeleide toere vanaf Lüderitz bereik word. FOTO’S WIKIMEDIA COMMONS se seevaarders dit die “hekke van die hel” genoem het. Sterk, konstante branders breek

Sossusvlei en Sesriem is van die vernaamste aanloklikhede van die NamibNaukluft Park.

Big Daddy is Sossusvlei se hoogste duin en toring uit oor die ikoniese Dooievlei.

Die Skedelkus is wêreldbekend as ’n uitstekende bestemming vir branderplank­ ryers en een van die beste hengelplekke in die land, terwyl die vele skeeps­ wrakke ook ’n aantrekkingskrag is.

onophoudelik op die strand, wat dit gedurende­die era voor enjin-aangedrewe bote, bykans onmoontlik gemaak het om vanaf die strand terug see toe te vaar. Die gebied se naam is gepas en huisves die oorblyfsels van verskeie skeepswrakke wat deur rotse of digte mis onkant gevang is, terwyl dit ook die beendere van walvisse en robbe gehuisves het wat in die geskiedenis daar gejag is. Die Skedelkus is nogtans ook wêreldbekend as ’n uitstekende bestemming vir branderplankryers en dié hengelplek in die land, terwyl die talle skeepswrakke soos Eduard Bohlen, Otavi, Frotamerica en die Zeila ’n groot trekpleister is. Nog besienswaardighede is Kaap Kruis, waar honderdduisende robbe in hul natuurlike habitat gesien kan word, asook die Skedelkus Nasionale Park.

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smiling faces (unmasked) and drowning in the noise of happiness at the Henties Fees earlier this year, the magnitude of it all dawned on me. We have so much to be grateful for. Now the holiday season is upon us and I sincerely hope the rising fuel prices will not dampen our spirit nor curtail travelling plans for a well-deserved holiday. There is no doubt that businesses along the route to and at the coast need both local and international visitors. The cash injection these visitors deliver when they hit the road to come and unwind along our coast in the sun and sand, helps many establishments stay afloat while sustaining hundreds of families. En route to and from your destination, please remain cognizant of other road users and the rules that guide us. Remember, traffic

accidents do not discriminate; it maims and kills. Road safety is a personal responsibility and priority. Let’s drive to arrive alive and don’t come and waste your money on a one-way costly ride with the “booze bus”. A wide variety of entertaining and fun-filled events are lined up to make your visit to the coast a truly memorable one. All you need to do if you want to know what’s happening when and where, is to page through your copy of this publication. Please remember to clean up your stretch of the beach once you’re done partying. Finally, for those staying at home, feel free to follow all the fun and action on Erongo 24/7, NTV and the rest of the NMH social media platforms. Enjoy responsibly!  • Otis Daniels

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The Desert Dash reigning champions Irene Steyn clinched the women’s category and Namibian cyclist, Tristan de Lange, is the reigning Nedbank Desert Dash men’s solo category champion. Steyn defended her crown successfully at the 17th edition of the Dash with a convincing time of 19:25:43 while her closest rival Anri Parker recorded a time of 20:07:23. The third place went to Nandine Klopper who clocked a time of 21:02:03, whilst Katja Troschka made it in fourth in a time of 21:38:28. De Lange who finished in a time of 14:55:30, beat six-time winner Konny Looser in a photo finish and by 30 seconds after 14 hours and 55 minutes of riding in 2021. It was all about the one who desired it the most and this time De Lange made sure that his name will be on the list as the champion. When dawn broke and with typical Swakopmund weather conditions persisting, many had expected the familiar face of Looser who has been constantly tormenting his opponents for the past 6 years to cross the finishing line first. Looser gave it his all but could not salvage a seventh consecutive win. He experienced a stomach problem and said that is why he just did not have enough in his tank to finish ahead of Tristan. The third place finisher Vinzent

Don clocked 14:55:43. Drikus Coetzee crossed the finish line in fourth place with a time of 15:31:54. He was among the favourites and experienced a flat tire which left him struggling to keep up with the pace of the front three. Kai Pritzen’s efforts saw him clocking a time of 16:54:43 and the fourth place.

Teams

The first four-person men’s team event was won by team Hollard, consisting of Igram Cuff, André Vermeulen, CP Nel and Christo Swartz. In second place was team Cymot made up of Fanie Steenkamp, Cobus Smith, Daniel Hahn and Kevin Lowe. Team Reality Dynamix which consisted of David Garret, Craig Boyes, Bennie Viljoen and Theuns van der Bank finished in third position. The first two-person mixed team in was team Mannie’s Bike Mecca consisting of Jen Weber and Brandon Downes. The respective solo women and men winners pocketed N$38 000 each. The two-person team winners received N$24 000 and the four-person team winners N$18 000. The first-ever Desert Dash was held in 2005 and had only 44 participants.

Treat your taste buds TASTY: Visitors enjoying themselves at a previous edition of the Nedbank Food Fest. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

The renowned Nedbank Namibia Food Festival takes place at the Amphitheatre in Tobias Hainyeko Street in Swakopmund from 15 to 17 December 2022. The festival accommodates 25 selected food stalls, delivering a wide variety of dishes. “We are well prepared and ready to host another truly Namibian, delectable and unique ‘foodie’ experience at the coast,” event organiser Daleen Stephanus said. “Everybody knows the event is food specific and we take pride in the fact that we remain true to our objective, which is to bring a huge variety and good quality food to visitors.” The Nedbank Namibia Food Festival also partnered with Chommie Bites, a local delivery company, to

enhance the reach of vendors at the event. “People in and around Swakopmund can order and have their food delivered to them. Vendor profiles will be loaded onto the app. This is a win-win and adds value for both the vendors and foodies.”

New addition

For the first time in the history of the event, the Amphitheatre will be incorporated as part of the venue. “We have a surprise in store for visitors which will add a new dimension to the festival. As always, the setup will be user friendly and enticing,” Stephanus said. This year’s festival also boasts five professional chefs who intend to cook up a storm. “Chef Chris pre-

sents an Argentinian grill, Chef Bertha will be dishing up Portuguesestyle fish, and Chef Toivo plans to tantalise your taste buds with Spanish food with a truly Namibian flair. The braai stand will also be bigger and better since we have partnered with Hartlief for an enhanced experience.” In addition, Tate Asher Makupil will again deliver a seafood paella and prepare seafood, including a variety of fish and crayfish, on the grill. Stephanus said that there will be no live entertainment during the festival. “We opted for five top Namibian DJs to add to the party vibe and festive atmosphere. We also made the decision to select the majority of these DJs, including Mickey G and The Musketeers (DJ Jojo, DJ Skull and DJ Zonesh), from the Erongo region to keep things local.” The kiddies are also in for a treat, with a special section for them featuring a variety of games to keep them entertained. Last year an estimated 2 500 people visited the festival. “The festival has people and vendors travelling from all over the country to participate. It has become a signature event and brings exposure to entrepreneurs as well as a good cash injection for Swakopmund,” Stephanus said. The festival is open from 09:00 to 21:00 daily and entrance is free with ample security and the police on standby for the duration of the event.

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LIFE IS A BEACH The endless white sandy beach of Henties Bay is the perfect place to find some rest and relaxation during any holiday. The mild climate and long stretches of unspoilt sand is the perfect setting for long walks, sunbathing and picnicking. Some parts of the beach are closed to anglers, vehicles and quad bikes to create a safe and quiet environment for families and holidaymakers. However, other dangers should be taken note of especially the treacherous ocean currents, icy water temperatures, rip tides and the harsh African sun. Warning signs have been put in place at the danger zones to warn beachgoers, especially since there are no lifeguards stationed at the beach. Thus it is not advisable to swim too deep. The main swimming beach is located at the centre of Henties Bay at the river mouth. Just south of Henties Bay is another popular beach, Solitude Bay. This is probably one of the most beautiful spots along the coastline and boasts a rocky shore visible at low tide. This stretch lends itself excellently for long strolls and is known as the Jakkalsputz Walking Trail. For the more adventurous hiker, a more strenuous route is located in the Omaruru River. These two walking trails are unmarked but are easy to follow. A map is available at the Henties Bay Tourism Office. PHOTO OTIS DANIELS

RELAXING: Visitors floating in Namibia’s very own Dead Sea. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Heading to the Dead Sea

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enties Bay is the only town in Namibia (and second in the world!) that boasts a “Dead Sea”. This one is located 17 km off the main route to Cape Cross. To get there, take the turnoff from the C34 north of Fishermen’s Inn. Then, about 300 m after the “Cape Cross 20 km” road sign, you will find a pile of rocks with a white arrow painted on it. Follow this path for 7 km until you see a pile of volcanic

rock to your right. Stop on the track and make the short trip to the Dead Sea by foot.

But how?

The Strathmore South tin mine is an abandoned mine. Underground water filled the excavation and due to the presence of various minerals, the salinity is very high. This causes you to float freely. You can try again and again to dip under, but you will

remain floating! Hence, the reference to the Dead Sea. However, extreme care should be taken when moving around the mine, as the sediment is very brittle and unstable. The site has become popular amongst locals and tourists alike. Locals claim the pool has healing properties and fondly refer to it as the “Soutgat” (Afrikaans for Salt Hole). It is definitely worth a visit.

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Beverly Jandrell, Distell Namibia: Trade Marketing Manager and Carel Rautenbach, Co-owner Namib Rage

Namib Rage, a prestigious Namibian event organising company has presented the successful Sound of Summer event for the past six years. Savanna, Namibia's most loved cider has partnered with Namib Rage to headline the SAVANNA SOUND OF SUMMER this year on 28 December at the Langstrand Tidal Pools. During his recent site visit Carel Rautenbach, co-owner of Namib Rage said: "It is a pleasure for this established event to partner with Savanna to present an epic Summer Party. Our artist line-up includes seasoned Namibian and South African DJs, bringing twelve hours of music to the beach. Furthermore, we are proud to be in a position to employ more than 200 staff at our events and support local business”. "Savanna is a modern, bold and fun cider and we want to make sure the event reflects this by offering a truly Namibian experience. It is important that local suppliers are supported and the catering, production, equipment, set up and other suppliers are mostly from Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Windhoek." said Beverly Jandrell, Distell Namibia’s Trade Marketing Manager. One of the focus points is to deliver a safe and incident-free event which is why the organisers have been working closely with NAMPOL, local authorities, various

security companies, local lifeguards and first-response teams. This will ensure that public safety is well-kept. Security will be very strict with various checks before entry and definitely, no under-18s will be allowed regardless of whether or not they are ticket holders. Howler, an event payment system will be in place, where each attendee has a wallet attached to their access bracelet. Pre-event top-ups that link a ticket to a unique bracelet will be available, thus eventgoers can mitigate standing in long queues or taking any cash to the event. The Savannah Sound of Summer provides free bus transfers to and from the event and will be available for all revellers so that they can enjoy themselves without having to drive home. "It has been a pleasure working handson for the past eight months with the professional team at Namib Rage to ensure that the event is aligned with the brand ethos of Savanna." Jandrell continued. Various tickets including general access, VIP and VVIP are being released in phases on Howler. Phase one VIP tickets sold out in five hours. Phase two will be available from 18 November 2022. More information is available on Namib Rage’s website and social media platforms as well as Savanna Namibia's Facebook pages.

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Who will be the fittest in the Namib? The countdown to the event has begun and CrossFitters from all over the country are training i­ntensively for the two-day event.

THE PODIUM RESULTS FOR THE FITTEST IN THE NAMIB 2021 WERE: RX Division Men: 1. Team Commit Elite: Damian Burns & Jaco Britz (CrossFit Commit) 2. Team Resurgence: Francois van Zyl & Roland Schorkopf (CrossFit Tsumeb) 3. Team Pin is Uit: Volker Hansen & Zaid Ely (CrossFit Swakopmund)

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rossFit Swakopmund and CrossFit Skeleton Coast in conjunction with Connect People to People host the fourth annual “Fittest in the Namib” competition powered by First National Bank (FNB) in Swakopmund on 16 and 17 December 2022. The countdown to the event has begun and CrossFitters from all over the country are training intensively for the two-day event. While the first day takes place at the Mole, the second day of the competition sees athletes move to the Sport Club Swakopmund (SFC) where the final clash for the title will be battled out. Spanning two days, participants teaming up in same-sex teams of two will go head-to-head in six different CrossFit workouts known as WODs. A whopping 100 teams will be in action at this year’s event. The winning team will walk away with the prestigious title of Fittest in the Namib for 2022. There are also many other prizes up for grabs. The event caters for the whole family with delicious food stalls and a cash bar to stay refreshed under the Namibian summer sun.

For the fans

Through continued support to the CrossFit community, FNB Namibia came on board as the title sponsor for this year’s contest, while silver and gold sponsors who signed up for the WOD include DeoPharma, Seawork Fish Processors, Seawork Cares and Bachmus Oil. There will also be a live stream of the event this year so that viewers all over the world can see what the competition is about. The organisers are extremely excited to host the CrossFit community, holidaymakers, supporters and fans where the desert meets the ocean in one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the world. Everyone is invited to come

Ladies: 1. Team Commit Rx: Lize Burns & Mariska Smit (CrossFit Commit) 2. Team Iron Maidens: Angelique Connoway & Elzke de Goede (CrossFit Damascus) 3. Team Phineas & Ferb: Griet-Marie Coetzee & Lezaan Groenewald (CrossFit Tsumeb)

POWERFUL: Action from the fourth annually hosted “Fittest in the Namib” competition. PHOTO ERONGO24/7

in numbers to watch and support as the fittest in the Namib battle it out.

Previous event

Last year, the event was a tremendous success with 83 teams competing from all over Namibia as well as South Africa. The two-person, two-day event took place at the Mole and at the Vineta athletics stadium. The first day of action saw athletes competing in two different workouts. The first two workouts assessed the athletes’ endurance and strength. WOD 1: The Shongololo, was a 1-hour workout where the athletes had to run 5km out and back and thereafter swim 500m in the ocean. Both athletes had to complete the race. The second workout was 25 minutes (WOD 2: Mad Max) on the beach and in the water, where athletes had to do loops of kayaking and two different combinations of kettlebell movements. The second day was hosted at the

Vineta stadium and athletes competed in three different workouts where only ten teams of each division qualified to compete in the final WOD. The first workout was a speed workout. The athletes had to complete 4 minutes of sprints, rope climbs and thrusters followed by another 4 minutes consisting of a combination of clean, front squats and shoulder-to-overhead movements in increments of a certain number of repetitions. The team with the most repetitions won. For the second workout, the athletes had to do a series of repetitions over 12 minutes. The weight of the snatch ladder increased every minute by a certain amount. The last workout before the final was “Love and Marriage.” This workout was 16 minutes long and the athletes had to complete a combination of running, deadlifts, wall balls, box jumps, double unders, goblet squats and burpees over the bar.

The Jetty Mile beckons Last year saw Max Betts (19) being crowned the Pupkewitz Jetty Mile champion. He finished the 15th edition of the open-water race over a distance of 1.92 km in just 22 minutes and 19 seconds. The Pupkewitz Jetty Mile is a nautical mile or approximately 1 850 metres. The swim starts at Tiger Reef with swimmers proceeding past the Jetty and towards the main beach at the Mole. Although Betts participated in the annual event several times in the past, last year was his first win. He acknowledged the absence of eight-time champion and open water Olympian Philip Seidler, who did not take part due to a recovering shoulder injury. Yet the record of 18:33, which Seidler set in 2019, remains intact. Speaking after the event last year, Yvonne Brinkmann of OTB Sport who organises the event, said that Seidler’s record time is an impressive feat

Max Betts

Molina Smalley

and one that will likely stand for a while. After his win, Betts said that his game plan involved staying behind the leader, Nico Esslinger, until the jetty from where he turned on the power, took the lead and won. It was neck and neck to the very end. Betts said that he wants to return this year and aims to beat Seidler’s 2019 record. The first female to cross the Jetty Mile finishing line of the approximately 200 participants,

was Molina Smalley (24:48) who described the race as “pretty rough”. Smalley, who hails from Windhoek and who has already participated in this race eight times, said she hopes to qualify for the 2024 Olympics. The number of participants has increased over the years. Close to 200 people showed up last year in comparison to the 50 participants in action at the event back in 2007. A wetsuit is recommended for all participants as the water is usually cold at

Scaled Division Men: 1. Team The Bazingas: Jan Greyling & Steven Graaff (CrossFit Bazinga) 2. Team Breaking Bad: Andre Huisman (CrossFit Windhoek) & Jaco van Heerden (CrossFit Damascus) 3. Team Tuin Dwergies: Ian Malan & Siegfried Potgieter (Grootfontein Gym) Ladies: 1. Team A&M: Anika Steinmetz & Maike Lubbert (The Training Shack) 2. Team Rum & Raspberry #R&R: Larissa Gouws & Lume van Tonder (CrossFit Ground Zero) 3. Team Wing It: Jackie Coetzee & Victoria Kotze (CrossFit Tsumeb) Masters Division Men: 1. Team Chalk Me Dirty: Patrick de Goede & Bruce Heyns (CrossFit Damascus) 2. Team Age ain’t nothing but a number: Gerhard Snyders & John Feris (Skeleton Coast CrossFit) 3. Team Young Guns: Stanley Kotze & Neels van den Merwe (CrossFit Tsumeb) Ladies: 1. Team Damascus Boxer Moms: Michelle Pilzer (CrossFit Damascus) 2. Team Damascus Divas: Katrina Simeon & Claudia Dennis (CrossFit Damascus) 3. Team Arnie’s Angels: Alethea Borman (CrossFit Swakopmund) & Marta Bormioli (CrossFit Damascus)

Max Betts the Pupkewitz Jetty Mile champion in action. PHOTOS ERONGO 24/7

this time of year. Swimmers will need to get past the breakers into the open water. The current is on the side of the swimmer but the water can be very rough. For less confident sea swimmers, there is a sprint event in the more protected waters of the Mole. The distance is approximately 600m, and again wetsuits are recommended due to cold sea temperatures. Competitors need to assess for themselves whether

they are capable of taking part on the day. Competitors also need to be self-sufficient 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 kiddies swim is a fun event for children who can participate along with their parents or any competent swimmer.

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Early Christmas vibes at Cosdef

Fun at ­Atlantis ADVENTURE AWAITS: The Lost City Adventure Park boasts with a bike park, zipline and playground.

An adventure park which consists of a bike track, zipline and playground at Atlantis Sports Club, will provide tons of pleasure for visitors.

ADVENTURE: The Lost City Adventure Park is situated at the Atlantis Sports Club.

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nother form of fun has been added to the list of fun things to do in Walvis Bay: The grand opening of the Atlantis Lost City Adventure Park, at the Atlantis Sports Club, takes place on 4 December 2022 from 09:00 to 13:00. According to Nadja Figueiredo, a representative of the coastal-based sports club, the adventure park will upon completion, also boast a small but unique bike track for young and old featuring some challenging jumps. “Jacques Gryffenberg from Cyclestanix designed and constructed the bike park with support from Klaus Frielingsdorf, Baard Transport, NT Trading, Westcoast Joinery, Calidad Trading, Seawork and Merlus. Other features are a Ninja Warrior course with a 25m zipline, a small playground with various seating areas, and two entertainment spaces with braai facilities that can be rented for birthday parties.” The 200m² Skate Park will unfortunately not be completed this year due to high costs. “We are hoping that more sponsors will join in for this project to commence and to be completed in early 2023. This is a huge investment made possible with the help of our sponsors Hydroweld, NamOps Logistics, Seanam Fishing, Pirtek, Hopfast and CPP Suremix.” Families are welcome to pop in and view the facilities on the day of the

opening. “They can try out what we have to offer and visit our car boot sale for some Christmas bargains. We will also be running a promotion for signing up and becoming a member for 2023 to use the facilities. Signedup members can use the facility for free in December. Alternatively, we offer a daily rate to enter the Adventure Park.”

Outdoor fun

Figueiredo said that the idea behind the park is to create a fun outdoor space for children in Walvis Bay. “There is so little on offer in our town. We have invested a lot in our club over the last two years to modernise it and we also added an outdoor Biergarten and playground which is very popular amongst our visitors.” As is the case with most projects, the costs ended up being higher than originally anticipated. “All expenses are privately funded. Even though Atlantis Sports Club is a private property/community land, the monthly expenses of running a club this size

and the maintenance thereof are extremely high. Our personal contribution to get this project completed is close to N$150 000. We are grateful for all sponsorships including secondhand garage doors received from individuals and cable rolls from fishing factories.” The public can also host events or parties at Adventure Park. “We have two entertainment areas that can be hired for birthday parties. The club also has additional facilities that we rent out for functions/parties such as our soccer field, braai room and Kegelbahn, which was constructed in the late 1960s.” The Atlantis Sports Club is a community asset. The premises was bought in the mid-1960s to use as sports facilities. “Each committee assists in raising funds to maintain the club as times have changed and fewer people support clubs than in the past. The club swallows a lot of money and a handful of individuals and businesses assist with general expenses,” Figueiredo concluded.

A ­market with a ­difference Who doesn’t love a beach day or a night of shopping under the stars without having to cover great ­distances to find everything you need or to satisfy your foodie indulgences? Coastal residents and holidaymakers can look forward to another ­exciting edition of the Swakopmund All Day Market taking place at Tiger Reef on 21 December 2022. This event hosted on the beach by Swakopmund Night Market is an all-day event and usually takes place as a once-off, one-day event a few times a year. “It is a great opportunity for anyone attending the event to network and to get your name out there. It is also a great place to make

ON FIRE: Zelda Lourens, an entertainer from Evolve Fire Entertainment in action at the Swakopmund Night Market. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

new contacts or just catch up with friends and spend time with family in a fun, open-air and safe environment,” says Danien van Niekerk,

owner and event organiser. Registered charity organisations are welcome to join the event free of charge to raise funds or spread

The Community Skills Developon sale at reasonable prices. We ment Foundation (Cosdef) Arts are also in the process of revamping our craft shop which will sell a and Craft Centre Swakopmund, new range of children’s clothing, in collaboration with Memphis toys and Christmas décor.” Barbeque & Blues will host a Interested exhibitors can contact Christmas Market coupled with a the centre to book a stall which is student exhibition and sale on 4 available at N$50. “No mass proDecember. duced items are allowed. It should The market will accommodate a be hand made, Namibian or variety of market stalls, fantastic food from restaurant second hand goodies. Exhibitors need to bring their Memphis BBQ & Blues, own table, chair live music and and/or gazebo. kiddies activities. Set up will be The marketing from 8:30 the coordinator The Cosdef Christmas morning of at the Arts & the market,” Crafts centre, Market is a perfect op“The Cosdef Jessica le portunity to do your preChristmas Grangé, exChristmas shopping. plained that Market is a the event is perfect opJessica le Grangé portunity to being hosted COSDEF; Marketing do your preto create an Coordinator Christmas shopopportunity for ping as well as to the public to enjoy a family fun day. visit the centre Have lunch and enjoy good and see what it has music while the kids play on the to offer. “It will also serve as a jumping castles,” Le Grangé said. platform on which our 2022 students showcase and sell the prod- As for next year, Cosdef will host ucts they have made through the a market on Easter weekend and year. These include jewellery and will most likely have more regular leather products that will all be markets.

MARKET: The Cosdef Arts and Craft Centre Swakopmund will host a Christmas Market on 4 December.

awareness about their objectives and product offerings. There are a certain amount of stalls sponsored to charities that wish to connect with the community. “For added value and with proper planning and preparation, we also offer our online platform for additional advertising. The stage at the event is also available (free of charge) for any charity-related performances, raffles or talks,” Van Niekerk added. The Swakopmund All-Day Market also provides exciting entertainment coupled with an interesting and colourful market with longer operating hours, which translates to more fun in the sun. “This December we look forward to a stunt bike demonstration by Move Activity Hub. We also have more space which means that there will be more stalls – 60 to 70 to be exact. We are excited that applications come from all over Namibia, but especially from Swakop, Walvis, Henties, Omaruru and Windhoek,”

Van Niekerk said. The All-Day Market is especially appreciated by small business owners and musicians. “We receive a lot of gratitude from the artistic community and small businesses. The market supported and pulled them through quiet months or helped get their brands going. The community also finds value in the event which has become ­something that Swakopmunders, tourists and residents from other towns in Namibia, enjoy and look forward to. “How wonderful to think that you are directly and positively impacting the lives of your community by doing so and enjoying this event! At the same time, it’s also a great opportunity for corporates to connect to the community and support local businesses.” If you would like to inquire about a collaboration with Swakopmund Night Market, call +264 81 129 0029 or send an e-mail to [email protected].

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The rubber on the road: Tyre safety

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t’s a scary thought: The only things keeping your car on the road and under control are four patches of rubber no bigger than the palm of your hand. It is no exaggeration to say that tyres are crucial to driving performance, road handling and safety. Also, looking after them will not only extend their lifespan – it could also save yours. Here are eight tips from Tiger Wheel and Tyre on tyre maintenance: • Fit the right tyres: Tyre safety begins with having the right size of tyres for your car, and the right type of tyre for the driving you do. There’s an extra kink in this cable, though: If you fit

wider than standard rims on your car, remember to increase the tyre size as well, while using a slightly lower profile so the rolling diameter of the wheel remains the same, and your car’s speedometer retains its accuracy. Fitting standard-size tyres on wider rims stresses their sidewalls in ways they’re not built to deal with and can cause problems. • Check your tyres every month: Walk round your car at least once a month and check for visible damage – cracks, cuts, lumps (especially in the sidewalls) and nails in the tread. The easiest way to remember this check, is to do it at the same time every month – such as

the weekend after payday. That way, if you do find something wrong, you can still afford to fix it! • Check tread depth: The legal minimum is 1mm – all the way across the tyre – but if you’re paying attention, you’ll notice a change in roadholding before the tyres reach this limit. An easy check is the notorious matchstick test: If the tread on the tyre isn’t deep enough to take a matchstick, it’s not deep enough to channel away the water on the road during a proper thunderstorm. Enough said. • Maintain the spare: If your car has a spare wheel (not all current models do) make sure that it has sufficient tread depth, no cracks, it’s properly inflated, and you have the tools available to fit it, if you need it. If your car has a spacesaver spare, check the yellow sticker on the rim for the correct tyre pressure – it will be different from the tyres on your full-size wheels – and bear in mind that space saver spares are safetyrated­only to 80km/h.

hot, so your tyre pressures stay constant, hot or cold, they leak less, run cooler and last as much as 20% longer. Some tyre fitment centres and garages advertise free nitrogen inflation; keep your eyes peeled for promotional signage.

• Maintain correct tyre pressures: Regardless of what your friends and the tyre salesman say, there is no such thing as a tyre that doesn’t leak. But the flipside of that is that keeping your tyres correctly inflated will make them last longer, ensure optimum road-holding and reduce fuel-consumption. Don’t know the right pressures? They’re in the owner’s manual or, failing that, on a sticker in the frame of the driver’s door. • Inflate your tyres with nitrogen gas instead of air: This is a racing trick that works just as well for the road. Nitrogen is an inert gas that expands very little as it gets

• Balance and align your wheels regularly: Have the wheels of your car balanced and rotated, at least every 10 000 km – or more often if you notice signs of vibration, steering pulling to one side or uneven tyre wear. • Check your tyres’ age: This may sound silly, but the rubber used for making tyres gets harder and more brittle with age, which is why every tyre has a DOT-code on its sidewall. Three digits identify a tyre made before 2000 (which you shouldn’t be using anyway); tyres made since 2000 have a four-digit code; the first two digits indicate the production week and the second two the year. If your tyres are more than five years old, check them regularly – and be ruthless about replacing them at the first sign of cracked sidewalls.  Source: IOL Motoring

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Park entry fees will be introduced at Dune 7 in the Dorob National Park as from 1 December, following upgrades to infrastructure. Tourism ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda said the ministry – with co-funding from the Game Products Trust Fund – is renovating existing ablution facilities and constructing new ones. The braai facilities will also be renovated and upgraded and five new braai areas will be constructed, he said. A cable fence for the recreational area will also be erected, as well as an entrance gate and a reception office. “Dune 7 is a popular ­attraction area to both local and foreign visitors. The ­management of this recreational area has been difficult for the ministry due to vandalism and litter being the main problems,” Muyunda said. He said the ablution ­facilities and other infrastructure at the recreational area have been vandalised to the point where they are currently nonfunctional, costing significant amounts of money to repair. “The upgrade of the facility and infrastructure will enable the ministry to implement and charge park fees at Dune 7, as approved and gazetted in 2021.” The approved park entry fees have undergone a comprehensive consultative process, and the envisaged fee will assist in ensuring that the standards of the much-admired recreational facility are maintained and the experience of visitors enhanced,

PAY UP: Park fees will be implemented at Dune 7 as of 1 December. PHOTO ERONGO 24/7

the ministry said. In the long-term, the ­ministry will offer the recreational area as a tourism concession in a­ ccordance with the tourism development­plan for the Dorob National Park, Muyunda said. The concession will be ­advertised in the media

soon, he added. Muyunda urged visitors to Dune 7 to cooperate with the ministry in ensuring that the new facilities are looked after and not vandalised. “The ministry is continuously and consistently implementing programmes and activities that will ensure we achieve our mandate.”

FEES: The fee structure for visiting Dune 7. IMAGE NMH

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Here comes the FNB Sandman The FNB Sandman Triathlon­will once again take take place in Swakopmund on 4 December 2022.

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he FNB Sandman Triathlon is geared to give athletes at the coast an event of a lifetime. Organiser Yvonne Brinkmann of OTB Sport says there is a lot of excitement in the air about the upcoming event. “We are expecting a big turnout. The defending champions Bonita Kasch (ladies) and Konrad Marais (men) confirmed that they will be in Swakopmund to compete. “Bonita is on a roll and recently won the RMB Off-road Triathlon.” The event is made possible by FNB, which has taken up the role as title sponsor for the last 15 years. This year’s 35th edition of the annual event will once again be held with the start/finish and transition area located at The Mole in Swakopmund. The swim stage will be an open water sea swim. Participants are advised to wear a wet suit due to the cold sea temperatures. The bike path is made up of tar and salt-treated roads. These are appropriate for time trial bikes (TT) bikes. The run route is a combination of paths and public roads with water tables placed at approximately every 2.5 km. The collection of race numbers, event bags, and a race brief

GET SET, GO! Athletes take off at last year’s Sandman Triathlon. PHOTO ERONGO 24/7

will take place on Saturday 3 December, at OTB Sport Swakopmund from 10:00 to 13:00 with a short race brief at 13:00. Athletes can enter for one of four different categories in this year’s triathlon. These are the individual mini, individual sprint, standard distance and individual ultra-distance. The bike racks will open at 06:15. The different starting times are 07:00 for the Ultra event, 08:00 for the Standard event, 08:30 for the Sprint event and 08:45 for the Mini event. The prize-giving which depends on being confirmed will be held on Sunday 4 December at 17:30 at Butcher and Brewer. The 2021 edition of the annually contested FNB Sandman Triathlon attracted a solid 350 entries, according to organiser Yvonne Brinkmann.

Regular participants from Zimbabwe and Germany could not attend though, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Reigning champions

Defending champion Konrad Marais dominated the ultra distance in the male elite category, beating Herbert Peters and Jan-Louis Mostert in a time of 4:35.24. Bonita Kasch won the ladies’ ultra elite division in a time of 5:09.36. Horst Neumann followed in a time of 5 hours and 30 minutes, and just over a minute later Christo Horn arrived as the male Master ultra winner. Serda Horn finished as the first female Master in a time of 5:55.23. The Chase family again kept their family flag flying high. Greg and

Bronwen along with children Micah and Nathan completed the sprint distance as winners. Young Nathan beat his dad by a mere second as he competed in the U15 male category, while his father claimed first place in the men over 40 group. Micah claimed second position in the male U15 category in 1:07.38, just before Bronwen who clocked in first in the women’s over 40 category in 1:12.08. The family fun continued with Peter Brinkmann taking first place as male veteran champion in the standard category, while Maya Brinkmann finished first in theU15 ladies’ category. Greg and Nathan Chase claimed first place in their respective categories in the sprint distance, and were followed by Hilde-Marie Olivier who complet-

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ed the event in 1:00.14 to claim the title as the female elite winner. Ethan Snyders was hot on her heels and was crowned elite male winner in a time of 1:06.33. J.G van der Westhuizen was the first to complete the standard distance circuit in a time of 2:10.31. He was followed by Peter Brinkmann in 2:12.33 while Stefan Bohlke claimed the male master title in a time of 2:22.46. Julia Janse van Rensburg finished as the women’s elite winner in 2:26.57, while Marion Schonecke claimed victory in the ladies’ veteran category, completing the standard distance in 2:41.36. Matt-Reese Izaaks claimed the mini distance title as U15 male category winner in a time of 32.39, while Jemima Rose Baker claimed her place as the female U15 category winner in 40.32. Hot on her heels was ladies open champion Bianca McKenzie (42.08), while Woton Cutzer won the male open category in 51.26.

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N$250 Individual Mini / N$300 Individual Sprint / N$330 Standard distance / N$500 Individual Ultra Distance (includes T-shirt, certificate and completion medal) / Sprint teams N$280 per member / Standard or Ultra teams N$300 per member. There are 250 event T-shirts available for the first paid entrants. All Ultra Distance participants are assured of a shirt.

Rowing world invited

WINNERS: Four-time champions Die Gasbottels. PHOTO ERONGO 24/7

Touchies returns to Henties Bay

The annual Touchies rugby tournament takes place in Henties Bay on 26 December this year. Sparta Rugby Club organised and hosted the tournament in Walvis Bay for the past two years. “The arrangements are well underway despite a few obstacles, but we are working hard to iron these out. Entries should also open soon and rugby fans can keep their eyes open for more information,” Otto Mack, a member of the organising committee, said. Eight teams – Souties, Sparta, Die Ouens, Erongo Salvage, Namlub, El Maestros, Gasbottels and the Barbarians – competed in the 2021 edition of the tournament. The defending champions are Gasbottels, who defeated Erongo Salvage 2-0 in the final to ensure that they hang on to the sought-after trophy for a fifth consecutive year. During last year’s final, Gasbottels captain Aurelio Plato delivered the first try in the first half, while Elton de Smit scored a second try in the second half. “It took hard work to finish as the winners again. We don’t train a lot and just get together on the day, play together and enjoy the game. Five years in a row – that

will be quite an achievemet. We’ll see what happens next,” Plato said. In the semi-final round, Gasbottels defeated the Barbarians and Erongo Salvage defeated El Maestros. Souties clinched the Plate division with a 1 - 0 victory over Namlub. Alessandro Smit touched down and sealed the win for his team. According to Souties captain Giovanni Izaks, they have been playing together for three years. “We fought for a long time to win. I am proud of the team and we are looking forward to the next tournament. Our aim is to reach the Cup final.” Souties defeated Sparta and Namlub eliminated Die Ouens in the Plate semi-final. Gabriella Jahs was the only woman among the men on the field for the tournament. She plays for Grootfontein Rugby Club.

Beauty queens

Miss Touchies will also be crowned after the final. Each participating team chooses a representative for the beauty competition. Ruby Cloete from Souties is the reigning Miss Touchies, while her first princess is Shakira Borges (Gasbottels) and the second princess is Kiesha Isaacs (Sparta).

The Namibian Canoe and Rowing Federation (NCRF), an affiliate of the Namibian Sports Commission and the Namibia National Olympic Committee in conjunction with the Commonwealth Rowing Association (CRA), will host Namibia’s first CRA Beach Sprint Championships from 2 to 4 December at Independence Beach in Walvis Bay. Competing at a Commonwealth event is a truly unique opportunity for both rowers and coaches wishing to represent their nation at the highest possible level. According to NCRF’s general secretary Theo Tjiueza, the federation’s main objective is to promote the sport of canoeing and rowing in Namibia and to expose local athletes to the sport’s bigger international scene. “The aim for hosting the championship is to bring Commonwealth rowing events to Africa. The other reason is to leave a legacy that will bring coastal rowing equipment, event hosting, management expertise, sport and athlete development from training camps as well as coaching and umpiring education before the actual event. We also hope to identify a strong Namibian team for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.” Tjiueza said the event will likely attract competitors from all over the Commonwealth. The CRA has 38 member nations and territories. As a result, spectators will be exposed to world-class rowing in Namibia and we will also see some top rowing athletes including our own Olympian Maike Diekmann in action. “On 1 December, a day before the event, the sport of rowing will be introduced to residents and spectators at the beach, allowing them to mingle with international athletes.” World Rowing (WR) and Olympic Solidarity will be supporting a Level 1 course (World Rowing Coastal Coaching Development Course and Coastal Race

Module) on the days before the attending the event to come in event, from 27 November to 1 De- numbers to support the athletes cember. “There will be a Nation- and the sport. al Technical Official education/ “We would especially like to training opportunity running in see children from Walvis Bay at the days preceding the event. The this event and thereafter hopeWorld Rowing Federation will fully see them join the Walvis Bay also be donating equipRowing Club which has ment worth around a programme that N$800 000, trains and educates adults and which will be used throughchildren about out the event the sport.” ... to identify a strong and subTjiueza said ­Namibian team for the sequently the NCRF 2024 Olympic Games in become our is planproperty.” ning a Beach Paris. The win­ Sprint for Theo Tjiueza – Namibian Canoe ners will mid-2023 in and Rowing July or August be presentFederation, General ed with gold, with landsecretary locked neighboursilver and bronze medals. ing countries in the “Participants Southern African Develwill also receive unique Na- opment Community. mibian souvenirs to remember the The NCRF is a member of the country. All Commonwealth coun- International Canoe Federation tries practising rowing and in good (ICF). It is also a continental affilistanding are invited. Twelve coun- ate of the Confederation of Africa tries showed their willingness to Canoeing (CAC), the Commonparticipate, hence we are expect- wealth Rowing Association (CRA), ing 120 participants including of- the Africa Rowing Federation ficials and athletes,” said Tjiueza. (FASA), and the World Rowing He urged those interested in Federation (WRF).

CHAMPIONSHIPS: The Namibian Canoe and Rowing Federation (NCRF) will host Namibia’s first-ever Commonwealth Rowing Beach Sprints championships from 2 to 4 December in Walvis Bay. PHOTO PIXABAY

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PICTURESQUE: Tourist attractions in Erongo Region are mainly based on the natural environment and places of historical interest.

Tourist attractions in the Erongo region The tourist draw of Erongo region is also based on its beaches and on the Namib Desert because of its unique ecosystem.

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he Erongo region offers the largest variety of tourist activities imaginable, covering those of special interest to tourists such as desert touring, sand boarding, 4x4 trails, quad biking, go-carting, horse and camel riding, fishing, water sports, boat cruises that feature dolphin watching, balloon and pleasure flights, sky diving, golf and cultural and town tours. The main centre for most of these activities is Swakopmund, followed by Walvis Bay. Henties Bay draws interest with angling, golfing and as a gateway to the Namib Desert ecosystem, to the Cape Cross seal colony and the Skeleton Coast. Usakos and Karibib are limited with respect to tourist activities and game viewing is mainly offered on private farms or game reserves. Parks and Reserves Erongo Region is the home of two national parks, a seal reserve, four communal conservancies and a number of private game reserves or farms. Namibia is well known for its strong position on conservation of the environment in protection of its rich and unique biodiversity. More than 42 per cent of Namibia’s area is under some form of conservation management.

VIEWPOINT: The Cape Cross seal colony has both historic and biological significance and is a popular tourist attraction. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Cape Cross Seal Reserve

The Cape Cross seal colony has both historic and biological significance and is a popular tourist attraction. The park covers 60 square kilometres and was proclaimed a protected habitat in 1968. It is one of Namibia’s most visited parks. Facilities include a walkway that facilitates viewing the seals, informational signs along the walkway, renovated picnic areas, five campsites with fireplaces and timberplastic wind shields. Hotel accommodation is available at a private lodge bordering the park, while camping is available at Mile 72 and Mile 108. The park also serves as a gateway to the Museum Crater,

the Brandberg Mountain to the east and Skeleton Coast Park to the north.

Dorob National Park

Proclaimed a park on 1 December 2010, the Dorob National Park covers an area of 8,118 square kilometres. It stretches northwards from the Kuiseb Delta in the south up to the Ugab River, and reaches inland to approximately 40 kilometres from the coast. Within its confines one finds the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, home to t­ housands of seals, the Messum Crater, the Moon Landscape, which crosses into the Namib Naukluft Park, and the dune

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belt between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. It includes the Walvis Bay Lagoon, a Ramsar site, but excludes the municipal areas of Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Henties Bay and the settlement area of Wlotskasbaken. The park’s tourist ­activities include angling, quad biking, paragliding and guided tours into the dunes. Picnic areas are also available.

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Hook yourself N$40 000 Penguin Angling Club will host its 35th annual public angling bonanza on 26 December in Henties Bay.

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he 35th annual Henties Bay Angling Bonanza with over N$10 000 in cash prizes, is hosted by Swakopmund’s Penguin Angling Club (PAC) on 26 December from the Henties Bay Golf Estate parking area. The event fully adheres to the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources’ official rules and regulations. The biggest draw card for this competition which has consistently attracted more than 1 000 anglers is the lucrative cash prizes that are up for grabs. “This year’s Bonanza fish prize is the biggest yet along the Namibian coastline, with N$40 000 cash for a single fish,” PAC chairperson and event organiser Allan Langenstrassen said. “The event is deemed one of the biggest fishing events along the Namibian coastline. The tournament usually attracts around 1 500 anglers and starts at sunrise until 16:00, and the competition area stretches from Sandwich Harbour to the Ugab River.” PAC is a non-profitable affiliate of the Namibian Sports Association and the customary year-end event is being hosted to maintain the annual PAC Bonanza legacy. Angling

competitions usually cater for edible and inedible fish with awards for only the heaviest fish in all categories. “We considered adding a category for sharks this year, but abandoned this due to the enormous amount of technicalities that comes with such a move. Sharks needs to be released after they are caught. We will look at the necessary aspects, required controls and draw up a plan of action for next year’s event.” This year’s comThis year’s Bonanza fish petition includes a beer tent with prize is the biggest ever a live band perwith N$40 000 in cash forming throughout the day. prize for a single fish. “PAC will use BONANZA KING: Terrance Peterson with his Bonanza winning fish. PHOTO ERONGO 24/7 the proceeds of Allan Langenstrassen – Penguin He caught it nanza prize by less than 200g. Rethe event to supAngling Club port its anglers in early in the day Prize Structure delinghuys reeled in his kabeljou at chairperson the participation and 1. Bonanza fish (biggest fish of the and with his secBaklei Gat. The combined weight of development of the ond cast. His first day): N$40 000 the top three kabeljou was 48,82 kg. 2. Kabeljou: First: N$10 000; Secorganised Namibian cast baited with octoThe winning galjoen was caught by pus and pilchard landed him a ond: N$5 000; Third: N$3 000 Sport of Angling on Hentie Schreuder (1,675 kg) landed club, national, and insmall sand crab. Once he removed it, 3. Steenbras: First: N$10 000; Secat Mile 30, while J. de Jager caught ternational levels­.” his second cast produced the winner. ond: N$5 000; Third: N$3 000 the largest Dassie tipping the scale The winner of the steenbras catat 1,945 kg. Gideon Lubbe impressed 4. Galjoen: First: N$10 000; SecLast year’s winners egory was C. Lesh with his fish weighond: N$5 000; Third: N$3 000 with a late entry for the largest game When Terrance Peterson arrived with ing in at 12,270 kg. He caught it at 5. Dassie: First: N$10 000; Second: fish, dominated by shad until about his 18,195 kg steenbras caught at Mile Winston. The top three steenbras’ N$5 000; Third: N$3 000 15 minutes before the scales were 87, it remained in first place on the combined weight was 36,125 kg and closed at 16:00. He caught a 1,935 kg 6. Barbel: N$1 000 leader board until it was confirmed with the bonanza steenbras, this fish leervis near the Swakopmund pump 7. Game fish: N$1 000 as the winner of the 34th Henties species dominated the scales with a station at Mile 7. The winning barbel Bay Angling Bonanza, earning him combined weight of 54,32 kg. went to Werner Redelinghuys with belonged to young De Wet, a 0,5 kg N$20 000. The prize for the winning kabeljou his fish of 17,99 kg, missing the bo- catfish.

Ski boat angling

SLASHING: Sailors at the halfway mark of the offshore race. PHOTO ERONGO 24/7

Bell buoy, offshore race in December Following the opening of the sailing season in August, several races are on the cards. The season officially commenced with the Namibia Sailing Association (NSA) Laser Nationals, where defending champion Susan Steyn retained her title for a second consecutive year. “Usually, the championships are hosted along with the other competitions over December, but we decided to spread out the events since we have sailors who are Hobi Cat sailors as well as Laser sailors. “Also, with this change, we get more boats in the water and more sailors participating,” chairperson of the Namibia Sailing Association, Lauren Davidson, explained. The Bell Buoy race is set for 23 December at the Walvis Bay Yacht Club, followed by the offshore race on 26 December. This year, junior sailing events have been added to both races. The Bell Buoy race is open to all

classes, with boats sailing to 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.

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Last year, the competition saw two-member sailing teams on six Hobie 16’s and one Hobie 14 in action. The defending champions are Günther Gladis and Leanie Roux, who clinched the title in the 48th edition of the event in a time of 3 hours and 27 minutes with their ­Hobie 16 “French Connection”. Adam Key and Peter Davidson completed the race in 3h32m to take the second position, while Lothar Redecker and Doris Gladis filled the third spot in 3h34m. Lauren Davidson and Reiner Einbeck (3h39m) ended in fourth place. According to avid sailor Peter Da-

vidson, the offshore race has been held since 1973 when the municipalities of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund joined forces to host a race from Walvis Bay to Swakop. “In 2020, largely due to the Covid pandemic, we decided we would sail to Langstrand, up towards one of the oil rigs and back to Walvis Bay.” Davidson says most of the sailors decided that it was a great idea because logistically, it’s difficult having to sail to Swakopmund. “The sailors have to hook up trailers and take them to the Mole in Swakopmund where space is limited. Hence, we decided to keep it offshore and give the Langstrand residents the joy of watching the event because it gives them a good view of the boats when they come along the beach. “Depending on the wind, it becomes quite a competitive race back to the Walvis Bay Yacht Club.” The prize-giving for all sailing events is set for 30 December at 18:00 at the Walvis Bay Yacht Club.

The 25th annual Penguin Angling Club public open ski boat tournament will make a return on 30 December after an absence of nine years. The chairperson of the angling club and event organizer, Allan Langenstrassen, said the event to be hosted at Platz am Meer in Swakopmund is part of the club’s fundraising activities and has always been a great attraction for tourists and holiday-makers. “In the past the ski boat event has been a great success, attracting numerous spectators. The tournament normally attracts some 240 anglers on 40 boats. The tournament starts at 08:00 and concludes at 13:00. The competition only caters for edible fish (bottom fish) and game fish, with awards for only the heaviest fish in all categories. Sharks are excluded from this competition to reduce wastage and overfishing.” Depending on the condition of the sea, boats could possibly come in at the Mole basin with the weigh in taking pace at Platz am Meer. Langenstrassen said it is difficult to predict a possible outcome for this year’s tournament. “Our target is to attract 40 ski boats and we will also be hosting a few other activities during the course of the day, including a hole-in-one golf challenge, Miss Platz am Meer, Miss Tiny Tots, Mr Beer Belly, and a mini fishing competition at the Platz am Meer basin – with great prizes to be won sponsored by shop owners from Platz am Meer.” Entertainment and refreshments for young and old will be available throughout the day, all of which are organized by the Penguin and Platz am Meer committee. All proceeds will be utilised to support anglers and the development

of the Organised Namibian Sport of Angling on club, national, and international levels. Langenstrassen asked for an indication from interested persons whether they would like to participate in the event as soon as possible so that the organising committee has sufficient time to ensure maximum exposure of all the sponsors. “Should you require additional information or have certain requests or proposals, kindly contact me or any other of the Penguin Angling Club members.” He encouraged boat owners and anglers to take part in the event so that the tournament legacy can continue to live on for many years to come. Twenty-seven boats participated with more than 100 anglers in the last competition with a prize pot of N$4 000 hosted in 2012. Hanjo Doll’s garrick of 4,47 kg in the game-fish category and Russell Powell’s kob of 3,08 kg in the bottom-fish category emerged as the winners.

TIGHT LINE: The Penguin Angling Club will host its 25th annual public open ski-boat tournament in December. PHOTO PIXABAY

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ank Windhoek was recently named the Best Foreign Exchange (FX) Bank in Namibia by the London-based Global Finance, a leading international financial portal and print magazine. Global Finance covers various areas such as banking, trading, technology, tax and legal, and asset and wealth management. The announcement was made in New York City in the United States, where Global Finance magazine named its 23rd annual World’s Best Foreign Exchange Banks as part of the Gordon W. Platt Foreign Ex-

This award is a testament to the hard work, resilience, and dedication of the Treasury Team, the Bank Windhoek staff and customers. Claire Hobbs, Chief Treasurer: Bank Windhoek change Awards. Winners were chosen from 88 countries and territories, seven regions and multiple global categories. Winning organisations will be honoured at an Awards Reception on Wednesday, 22 February, 2023, at Glaziers Hall in London. Criteria for choosing the Foreign

Exchange Banks Award winners included transaction volume, market share, the scope of global coverage, customer service, competitive pricing and innovative technologies. Global Finance also considered bank submissions and input from industry analysts, corporate executives, and technology specialists.

Inflation “The return of inflation rates that have not been seen in four decades has dramatically increased the foreign exchange market’s volatility. Now, more than ever, selecting the best Foreign Exchange partner is critical,” said Joseph Giarraputo, founder and editorial director of Global Finance. “These awards honour banks with FX departments that have provided their clients’ superior guidance and performance during these changing times.” “As we celebrate our 40th Anniversary, this Award has come at the

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Economic productivity subdued by SOE’s ineptness JOSEF SHEEHAMA The performance of SOEs should be marked by organizational effectiveness, efficiencies in their operations and enhanced productive capacity in order for them to play their meaningful role of facilitating the expansion of developmental economies of scale that could contributed to infrastructure development and economic growth and job creation. It’s dangerous to reduce my citizenship to a shopping trip, where I only fork out cash for things I personally benefit from. That’s not how a society works. We build society through give and take, doing what is in the public interest. Few people let go of an opportunity to criticize the government on various issues. However, it is also important to thank the government for its relentless efforts to take the country forward. Whatever decisions are taken for the welfare of the nation are done by the government. The national interest requires everyone to support. We must not play politics with development. Let’s have respectful debates about what is best for our communities. Let us put aside our political differences and work together as one to continue to build Namibia. The City of Windhoek implemented the Fire Brigade Services Levy between N$ 20.00 to N$30.00 depending the size of land area. These amounts are for properties that are zoned residential except churches and charitable institutions. The properties that are zoned non-residential except churches and charitable institutions are charged between N$ 20.00 and N$ 350.00. These charges

are debited against your monthly municipal account statements effective from February 2022. The City of Windhoek (CoW) is seeking to raise at least N$26 million per year. The Windhoek City Police will also start charging for services such as police escorts and assistance during events. The charge is estimated at N$52.50 per hour. The implementation of the new tariffs will come into effect as of 1 January 2023. The City of Windhoek new policy to prohibit home shops from operating in residential areas. Moreover, the FIMA conundrum proposal by NAMFISA. Furthermore, the proposal of RFA Tollgate. The Road Fund Administration (RFA) anticipated a massive increase in revenues. This will translate to about between N$500 million to N$750 million per annum, just by tolling 23 sections of our road network. Also, the deputy director for transport regulation in the Ministry of Transport, says there is a need for formalized regulations to exist in the public transport sector. The Ministry intends to do away with indefinite transport permits. Public transport operators will now be required to convert their existing permits to two-year permits from 1 December to 30 June 2023. There is strong pressure to improve the performance and quality of services delivered by SOEs. Namibia StateOwned Enterprises are facing a wide range of issues, from insolvency, weak accounting systems, lack of innovation, lack of proper business plan, and the corporate governance issues. Why should one pay for a road when they want to move from one place to another. Why should we pay for Fire Brigade levy, City Police escorts, and why should permanent public transport permits be converted to expiry dates? When we pay taxes these monies are used for the service which government renders to us all. Taxes are used to pay for these services, whether we make use of all of them or not. This will greatly inconvenience, as this would further increase the cost of living for the already hard-hit Namibians. It is inhuman.

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Funds There is no denying the fact that it is a means of generating funds that can be used to maintaining and equally raise government’s revenue. However, we should know that these times are extremely hard and there is a limit to which people can be pushed to spend non-existent money. The SOEs remain an important instrument in any government’s toolbox for societal and public value creation given the right context and collaborating with other stakeholders. SOEs can be catalysts for sustainable value creation for the wider public, and can also build trust by being transparent and accountable through proper communication and reporting of objectives, activities, relationships and performance. Unfortunately, SOEs made a minor contribution to the government revenue in recent years but required significant budget support and pose sizable fiscal risks, as the portfolio lacks financial viability. This is total lack of tools, economic insights and expertise. Being unprepared to develop a corporate sustainability vision, strategy and framework is a monumental risk. Consider social decisions in which the decision-maker’s gains come at the expense of costs inflicted on others. In his precarious topic, Dr John

Steytler, gave the subject and issues surrounding mental health. Therefore, I recommend some of SOE’s to visit Dr John Steytler notes as they add value to the country. Furthermore, a great leader knows what they do well, and more importantly, what they don’t. If you aren’t, be sure to engage with taxpayers that can help you stay on top of things. If creativity is not your strong suit, make sure you have a right-brained wing man. You are human. Accepting this and having the humility to know where you can grow will make all of the difference in your future success and the success of our country. Remember, deciding not to decide until more information is available is also a decision. Before such sweeping changes are brought about through the, there has to be an understanding of the purpose for such changes and whether these are indeed in the interest of affected parties and financial stability. The appropriate goal of regulation is to enhance, not undermine, societal well-being. In other words, regulation should do more good than harm. Without a counterfactual, it is impossible to know what a more disciplined regulatory environment would have meant for economic growth and wellbeing. However, evidence suggests that a smarter regulatory approach targeted at problems that cannot be solved by other means could have enormous benefits for current and future generations. The SOE’s further should understand the economic psychology effects and emotional pain. SOEs can be catalysts for sustainable value creation for the wider public, and can also build trust by being transparent and accountable through proper communication and reporting of objectives, activities, relationships and performance. It is good to make revenue generation as priority, but avoid overburden the people with unnecessary charges and levies.

Strategy The SOE’s needs to change their thinking and strategy to address what has become a monumental crisis. Given the dire socioeconomic effects of joblessness, which include poverty

and inequality, the government agencies ought to put in place policy and regulatory measures that support rather than stifle economic recovery. You can’t give what you don’t have. This is not the time to impose additional fees on us; the economy is not doing well and there is a limit to which people can be pushed to spend nonexistent money. The Government should develop an overarching, long-term strategy for SOEs. Government should undertake a process of identifying policy inconsistencies and policy conflicts; clarify the roles of economic regulators; and develop a blueprint to guide regulatory designs. Sanctions for corrupt activities as well as fronting should be supplemented by a register of lawbreaking individuals and companies that are involved in corrupt practices. The common register should be made available to SOEs. The Government should be sufficiently capacitated with appropriate and specialized skills and expertise to successfully manage the SOE’s portfolio. Likewise, the entire SOE including boards and executives must be appropriately skilled in understanding the unique role they play in society. Specialized capacity building interventions for SOEs are developed to position them to fulfil their strategies such as SOE board training, and executives training programmes. However, without strong vision and committed leadership; an enabling legal environment; effective performance drive and management; appropriate competencies and capacities, an effective and sustainable change will not occur in the SOE environment and the attainability of the objectives of the Developmental State will not be realized. In conclusion, it will be crucial to adequately design, monitor and evaluate policies to ensure that resources are not wasted. Therefore, it will be necessary to find out why and address any burning issues so as to create a healthy environment for all stakeholders. For effectiveness, it will be necessary to ensure that all affected parties are involved right from the initial stages.

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SA’s proposed tobacco regulations risk jobs

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DIANE CHAKIM Optimism is high, and everyone is hoping for a bumper season, with benefits for employment and the economy. Memories of the pandemic are fading quickly, but there are lessons to be learned from our government’s often high-handed response to Covid-19. We have not yet recovered from the unintended consequences of absurd government regulations, which didn’t make any impact on the pandemic, but instead wreaked havoc with people’s livelihoods. Who can forget Minister Patel’s bizarre lockdown clothing rules? For a time, until government reversed some of the most absurd regulations, South African retailers were banned from selling sandals, and could only sell “closed toe” shoes, and likewise with sale of short-sleeved shirts, unless they were promoted or displayed to be worn under jackets or jerseys. We

couldn’t buy hot pies, or cooked Woolies chickens. Then came the bans on the sale of liquor and tobacco, which ultimately led to the closure of Sturks tobacco shop on Greenmarket Square, after 226 years in operation. The country’s oldest tobacco store, established in 1793, was an institution that sold cigarettes, tobacco and all other related items to patrons. As the owner of Sturks, with no revenue or income, I had no choice but to

tragically shut up shop. The five-month tobacco ban also had a devastating consequence for the country’s cash-strapped fiscus, as smokers were forced underground to buy their cigarettes. The direct result of this was an explosion in the illicit trade in cigarettes. These cigarettes are called illicit because the manufacturers evade the payment of excise taxes to SARS. So smokers still managed to buy product, but government lost

billions in tax. Unfortunately, the effects of the tobacco ban, which was finally lifted in August 2020, have been irreversible and have entrenched the illicit trade which is now sitting at approximately 54%, according to Professor Corné van Walbeek from UCT’s Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products (REEP).

Revenue This loss of state revenue, because of illicit tobacco sales, is estimat-

ed to be in excess of R12 billion per year. One can only imagine what the lost fiscal revenue could have been used for by our government to improve services, and the lives of struggling South Africans. But the lessons offered by Covid19 appear to have been forgotten by government, as Cabinet has now signed off on the new Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill. Let’s look at some of the provisions in the bill, and the unintended consequences of these proposed new laws. First, the bill will ban the display of all tobacco products, including harm reduction products such as e-cigarettes and vapes, even in a specialist tobacco store! The bill will also introduce plain packaging, so all products will look the same. We know it will not stop users purchasing products, but it will remove any brand differentiation, and so people will simply switch and buy the cheapest products, adding further fuel to the already massive illicit market, and further reducing excise tax revenue for government. In addition, counterfeiting, which is not currently a massive issue in South Africa, will increase significantly, especially since there will be no particular markers on the box to assure customers that they are purchasing the real products. – Fin24

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West Africans switch on to electric motorbikes Cheap form of transportation In African cities, road pollution is becoming a major health and environment issue, although for taxi drivers, the big attraction of electric motorcycles is the cost.

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eninese hairdresser Edwige Govi makes a point these days of using electric motorbike taxis to get around Cotonou, saying she enjoys a ride that is quiet and clean. Motorcycle taxis are a popular and cheap form of transportation in West Africa. But in Benin and Togo, electric models are gaining the ascendancy over petrol-powered rivals. Customers are plumping for environmentally-friendlier travel and taxi drivers are switching to machines that, above all, are less expensive to buy and operate. “They are very quiet and do not give off smoke,” says Govi, 26, who had just completed a half-hour run across Benin’s economic hub. In African cities, road pollution is becoming a major health and environment issue, although for taxi drivers, the big attraction of electric motorcycles is the cost. “I manage to get by,” said Govi’s driver, Octave, wearing the green and yellow vest used by Benin’s zemidjan taxis a word meaning “take me

quickly” in the local Fon language. “I make more money than with my fuel motorcycle.” Local environmentalist Murielle Hozanhekpon said the electric motorbikes do have some disadvantages “but not on an environmental level”.

They are very quiet and do not give off smoke. Edwige Govi Hairdresser: Benin Alain Tossounon, a journalist specialising in environmental issues, said electric bikes were prized by taxi drivers as they were less expensive to maintain or run. The cost factor has become more and more important in the face of an explosion of fuel prices this year triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Credit carrot In Benin, an electric motorcycle costs 480 000 CFA ($737) against 490 050 CFA ($752) for a petrol-driven equivalent. But this significant price difference is only one factor which explains the trend towards “silent motorcycles,”

said Tossounon. Many taxi drivers are also lured by flexible credit deals - instead of making a hefty one-off purchase, many are able to get loans that they pay off monthly, weekly or even daily. Two companies in Cotonou have been offering electric models and say they are overwhelmed by demand. “The queue here is from morning to evening. Every hour, at least two roll out of the shop,” said vendor Anicet Takalodjou. Oloufounmi Koucoi, 38, director of another company delivering the models to Cotonou, said they had put thousands of e-motorcycles in circulation. “The number is growing every day.” By assembling the motorcycles locally in Benin, his electric models are cheaper than if they had been imported. To attract customers, his company, Zed-Motors, offers solar panels to facilitate recharging for those who do not have electricity at home. For decades, Benin and its economy have struggled with power cuts. The situation has improved, but outages remain common. In rural areas, especially, electricity remains largely inaccessible.

Battery change In Lome, capital of neighbouring Togo, Octave de Souza parades proudly through the streets on his

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brand-new green electric motorcycle. One point in particular makes him and his wallet happy: no more fuelling up. “All you need to do is change the battery,” he smiled. “There are sales outlets, you go there and it’s exchanged for you.” A recharge costs 1 000 CFA ($1.50) and can provide three days’ mobility. For the same price, Octave said, he would only be able to ride for one day using petrol, which is subsidised by the government. Local authorities also are encour-

COMPANY NEWS IN BRIEF DISTELL, BLACK-OWNED BUSINESS LOCKED IN BATTLE Liquor giant Distell and black-owned dutyfree business Nu Africa are locked in a bitter battle over the sale of liquor to diplomats. Duty-free liquor is a key diplomatic privilege in South Africa, but diplomats must purchase reasonable or moderate quantities and are not permitted to resell products. However, the system has been abused. Last year, South Africa expelled diplomats from Malawi and Lesotho for the illicit sale of alcohol that cheated the taxman out of R100 million a month. Currently, the targeted excise tax burdens for wine, beer and spirits are 11%, 23% and 36% of the weighted average retail prices, respectively - which amounts to a significant discount, particularly at wholesale prices in large quantities. Nu Africa sells most of its alcohol into seafaring and diplomatic circles. Distell, the country’s biggest liquor producer, has refused to sell its products to Nu Africa – prompting the latter to take its complaint against Distell to the Competition Tribunal. Hearings into the matter started this week. By bringing the matter before the tribunal, Nu Africa is hoping to compel Distell to resume supplying them with alcohol, saying their unwillingness to do so amounts to abuse of dominance that is undermining their profits. Distell owns brands like Savanna, Amarula, Bain’s, Three Ships, Harrier, Richelieu, Neder-

burg, and Durbanville Hills. Nu Africa director Prudence Shongwe says some of these products have earned particular favour with foreign diplomats, who instead go to competitors still receiving supply. -Fin24 TWITTER USER SIGNUPS AT ALL-TIME HIGH Twitter CEO Elon Musk says new user signups to the social media platform are at an “all-time high”, as he struggles with a mass exodus of advertisers and users fleeing to other platforms over concerns about verification and hate speech. Signups were averaging over two million per day in the last seven days as of November 16, up 66% compared to the same week in 2021, Musk said in a tweet. He also said that user active minutes were at a record high, averaging nearly 8 billion active minutes per day in the last seven days as of November 15, an increase of 30% in comparison to the same week last year. Hate speech impersonations decreased as of November 13 compared to October of last year. Reported impersonations on the platform spiked earlier this month, before and in wake of the Twitter Blue launch, according to Musk. Musk, who also runs rocket company SpaceX, brain-chip startup Neuralink and tunneling firm the Boring Company, has said that buying Twitter would speed up his ambition

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to create an “everything app” called X. Musk’s “Twitter 2.0 The Everything App” will have features like encrypted direct messages (DMs), longform tweets and payments, according to the tweet. -Fin24 CAPE TOWN MALL GETS ROOFTOP FARM Unemployed young people from the Langa community in Cape Town will learn how to set up their own urban farms - from a mall rooftop. The skills development programme is one of the benefits of a new retail urban rooftop farm - the HandPicked CityFarm - launched at the Kenilworth Centre in Cape Town this week. Redefine Properties, which owns Kenilworth Centre, donated the space on top of the mall

aging the switch to electric in a bid to replace old, highly polluting motorcycles. But some drivers remain wary of electric models, citing range anxiety - the worry of coming to a halt with a flat battery. Taxi driver Koffi Abotsi said he struggled with the “stress” of having to quickly find a charging station so as not to break down. “This sometimes leads us to swap (the battery) even with 10% or 15% charge remaining so as not to have any unpleasant surprises along the way.” -Fin24

for the Mr Price Foundation’s HandPicked programme. HandPicked is an agricultural skills development programme. The project – which will upskill two Langa youths per month, or 24 over a year – is to be funded by farm produce. By the end of the training, the beneficiaries will be provided with resources to set up their own urban farms and generate income from the produce they sell. The urban farm has offtake agreements with iChilli le Langa, which will use crops like chillies for the sauce it produces. Mall restaurants can also purchase vegetables from the farm, and a kiosk or pop-up store in the mall will also sell produce. Fresh produce will also be donated to up to three NGOs per month. Other partners on the project are Fresh Life Produce and the SA Urban Food & Farming Trust/Oranjezicht City Farm– both of which promote urban farming solutions – such as vertical farming, which does not require masses of land and uses less water. The farms use African Growers – or a vertical system with growing pods stacked on top of each other. These are also pest-resilient and water efficient. “We believe this project will set an example for how landlords can change the way retail properties are managed and developed so that lives, communities and the environment are impacted positively,” said Anelisa Keke, chief sustainability officer at Redefine. “Our purpose is to create and manage spaces in a way that changes lives,” said Redefine -Fin24 Chief Operations Officer Leon Kok.

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Transnet auction fails to attract private sector

TUESDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2022 Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) announced that only two companies had participated in its much-anticipated auction of slots to private players, the company’s first foray into allowing private participa-tion on the rail network. The only bid made for the Cape Corridor’s Kroonstad to East London slot was successful and went to Traxtion Sheltam. Traxtion operates rail services in several African markets. On the second route on which slots were auctioned – the Johannesburg to Durban container corridor – no bidders were successful, said TFR. The companies that bid were Traxtion and one other, which was not named. Neither qualified as nei-ther bidder could meet the requirement for electric locomotives, which was a condition for the line. The private sector has criticised the restrictive terms of the bidding process, which set a two-year time frame, which many complained was not a bankable proposition. Investments in rail require a more extended contract period of around 10 years to secure financing. Other conditions that have been criticised for being too restrictive include that operators must accept the lease of the line “voetstoots” with no service level agreement. PHOTO REUTERS

As US dollar gets stronger

African countries are feeling the pain The dollar is strengthening as Africa is already being hit hard by rising inflation triggered by war in Ukraine.

financial conditions considerably for African governments with high levels of dollar-denominated debt. Higher interest rates increase debtservicing burdens, and have heightened concerns about debt sustainability, especially for the more than 20 African countries that IMF and World Bank consider to be at high risk of, or already in, debt distress. Already, African loans to large creditors such as China are facing mounting repayment pressure. Most of these loans are on commercial terms and denominated in US dollars.

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he US dollar has been advancing rapidly in response to the Federal Reserve’s resolve to keep raising policy rates for longer to regain control of stubbornly high inflation. This has far-reaching consequences. The US dollar is prominently used around the world as an international medium of exchange and as a global reserve currency. The dollar is strengthening as Africa is already being hit hard by rising inflation triggered by war in Ukraine. As dollar power increases, it is amplifying inflationary pressures across the continent. That’s making it even more difficult for central banks to tame high inflation. Additional pain will be felt as the dollar’s strength ripples through Africa, causing a squeeze on trade volumes, tighter trade financing conditions and burgeoning sovereign debts alongside surging debtservicing costs. Another concern is the risk of what’s been termed the dollar doom loop. As the dollar gains strength, it becomes a drag on global economic activity, pressuring other currencies to weaken and fuelling even higher dollar strength. This outcome further weighs on economic activity, reinforcing currency weakness, setting in motion a self-reinforcing feedback doom loop. One negative outcome triggers another. Already concerns about a dollar doom loop have been raised for the global economy. Unfortunately, African countries have few options for responding to the strong dollar. And most are challenging. They could keep raising interest rates to fend off currency depreciation pressures from the strong dollar. But, in doing so, policy makers face a difficult balancing act as lifting rates

Response options

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must be carefully calibrated to avoid spurring an economic downturn. An alternative option is to try to contain currency depreciation pressures by intervening in the currency market using foreign exchange reserves. That’s also challenging. Many African countries have seen their surplus reserves depleted after large pandemic-spurred public spending support programmes and more expensive payments on their commodity imports.

The impact The value of the US dollar has risen substantially since March 2022 when the Fed started its aggressive rate hiking campaign in a bid to tackle stubbornly high inflation. The Federal Reserve dollar index, which measures the strength of the greenback against the currencies of a broad group of other major currencies, has risen steeply. The index has appreciated by about 10% since March, as Fed officials are laser-focused on fighting inflation. This has weakened African currencies. The extent varies by country. For example, Ghana’s cedi, the Egyptian pound and the Zimbabwean dollar have slumped sharply and are now

included among the top ten worstperforming currencies of 2022. Other currencies including the Kenyan shilling and South Africa’s rand have also buckled under the pressure of a strong dollar. The dollar’s strength comes as Africa is being hit hard by surging global food and energy prices incited by Russia’s war in Ukraine. Central banks across the region have been tightening interest rates to tackle the war-driven rise in inflation. The dollar’s advance is intensifying inflation woes by weakening African countries’ currencies and thereby driving up dollar denominated prices of imports. As the dollar climbs higher in value, it amplifies inflationary pressures. In turn that’s making it even more difficult for central banks to curb high inflation. Although a strong dollar does improve competitiveness of African exports, the gains from weaker currencies may end up not being substantial. That’s because exports are often invoiced in US dollars. So, while currency weakening makes goods cheaper in domestic currency terms, this does not always translate into cheaper goods for foreign buyers who pay in US dollars.

Developing US dollar invoicing is also a prominent feature of trade financing in developing countries. Companies engaged in merchandise trade are heavily dependent on bank finance for working capital, due to the difference in timing between incurring costs and receiving payments. A stronger dollar tightens trade financing conditions, constraining access to financing for firms. This offsets any improvement in export competitiveness, further dampening foreign trade. In-depth studies on trade finance across Africa have been conducted by the African Development Bank. The International Finance Corporation and World Trade Organization also conducted a joint study focusing on Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal. These studies find that banks identify lack of sufficient dollar and euro liquidity as an important constraint for financing trade. By tightening trade financing conditions, a strong dollar further compounds working capital constraints for companies. Rapidly increasing US interest rates are a major driver of accelerating dollar strength. This has tightened

How should African countries respond to the strong dollar? Options are few – and challenging. In the short term, there are two main options for African countries. Unfortunately, neither is a silver bullet. The first is to keep raising interest rates to fend off currency depreciation pressures from the strong dollar. However, if policy rates keep going up, they will squeeze output and could cause recession in some African economies. Lifting rates must be done carefully to avoid an economic downturn. The second option is to stem currency depreciation pressures by intervening in the currency market. This requires using foreign exchange reserves to support the currency. This option is not widely available. Many African countries have depleted their surplus reserves after large public spending programmes during the COVID pandemic and more expensive payments on their commodity imports. As a result foreign-currency reserves are already perilously low in a number of countries. According to the International Monetary Fund, one-quarter of sub-Saharan African countries have reserves below three months of imports and more than three-quarters have reserves below five months. Given that weaker currencies increase the buying power of travellers from abroad, one option would be to boost tourism to help shore up local currencies in the medium term.

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Cost of living soaring

Inflation swells Spain’s ‘hunger queues’ Spanish food prices jumped 15.4% in October from a year earlier, their biggest increase in nearly three decades.

in pensions for the most vulnerable such as widows. But charities that work with the poor say the measures are not enough. “For some families, even buying a litre of olive oil or a kilo of lentils has become difficult,” said Bermejo.

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ith a secure job as a bricklayer, Hugo Ramirez never thought he would need the help of charity to feed his family. But with the cost of living soaring across Europe, the 44-year-old father of three is one of a growing number of people in Spain turning to food banks to make ends meet.

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A woman buys in a fruits and vegetables shop at a food market in the Andalusian capital of Seville, southern Spain. PHOTO REUTERS

Every week we see new families in need, especially since the start of the war in Ukraine” in February. Raul Calzado, Volunteer: Aluche Neighbourhood Association “We see prices increase every week, even for basic goods,” he told AFP as he stood before wooden crates of fruits and vegetables at the entrance of a residential building in Madrid. Driven by the war in Ukraine, Spanish food prices jumped 15.4%

in October from a year earlier, their biggest increase in nearly three decades, according to the National Statistics Institute. Sugar was up 42.8%, fresh vegetables rose 25.7% and eggs 25.5% as staple items soared. In a bid to ease the pressure on squeezed households, Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government - which faces an election next year - has spent billions of euros on extra welfare spending. Every Saturday Ramirez, who is from Venezuela, comes to this food bank set up by a neighbourhood association in the working-class district of Aluche during the pandemic to pick up food supplies. He earns 1 200 euros a month while

his wife makes 600 euros working part time as a domestic helper. After paying their monthly rent of 800 euros (R14 200) and 300 euros (R5 300) for utilities “there is not much left,” he said. The line of people seeking help stretched far down the street. Many of them are immigrants. Similar lines, dubbed “hunger queues”, can be seen regularly outside of other food banks across the country.

Insufficient salaries “Every week we see new families in need, especially since the start of the war in Ukraine” in February, said Raul Calzado, a volunteer with the Aluche neighbourhood association.

Some mothers have stopped buying feminine hygiene products to be able to feed their children, he added. The association currently offers aid to 350 households, a number Calzado expects will rise to around 400 by the end of the year. Behind him dozens of other volunteers are busy at work, surrounded by boxes of pasta, canned goods and baby diapers. “Some beneficiaries have no revenues. But we also have more and more retirees with small pensions or people who work but whose salaries are insufficent,” said the association’s vice president, Elena Bermejo. Among the measures Spain has introduced are subsidies for transport, a one-off payment of 200 euros for the unemployed and a 15% increase

Food banks, which had started to see dome relief as people returned to work after pandemic shutdowns, are struggling to meet the growing demand. “With inflation, we are seeing a decrease in donations” since people have less money, said the spokesman for the Spanish Federation of Food Banks, Luis Miguel Ruperez. And higher prices also means food banks can afford to buy less food themselves, he added. The federation collected 125 000 tonnes of food since January, compared to 131,000 tonnes during the same time last year. Food banks provide help to over 186 000 people in the Madrid region, and 1.35 million in total in Spain - roughly the same population as Barcelona, the country’s second biggest city. One household in seven in Spain suffers food insecurity, meaning inadequate or insecure access to food due to low income, according to a study published earlier this year by the University of Barcelona. “I hope it will get better but I’m afraid that won’t be the case,” said Ramirez as he clutched a bag of groceries from the food bank. -Fin24

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e are constantly encouraged to be as active as possible, but something equally important is sleep. This is where Restonic Namibia (formerly Namib Foam) comes in. They manufacture beds, mattresses and pillows to make sure you get a good night’s rest And they’ve been doing it for over 30 years – right here in Namibia! Here we catch up with some of the people involved with going from spring to mattress. “We’ve been here for more than 30 years and we’re proud to produce beds right here in Namibia,” says Restonic general manager Mauritz van Niekerk. “We import the raw materials and then we manufacture the beds right here, with our 140 staff. We make each bed from scratch and distribute right across Namibia,” he said. Take a glance at their website and you’ll see how many different kinds of mattresses Restonic manufactures. In terms of brands, “we manufacture Restonic, Genessi as well as the Greencoil brand. iDream is an exciting new brand we’re working on. These brands are all available from well-known stores including OK Furniture, Bedding Warehouse and Furnmart,” Mauritz said. Restonic produces around four hundred pieces a day, which translates into around 200 base sets every day. At the moment things are in high gear at the plant in Windhoek, since they are now in the busiest season of the year. “October, November and December are our most busy months due to Black Friday and the festive

season. Generally, people are inclined to buy beds now.” Mauritz has been with Restonic for more than five years and in this time some significant things have impacted the business, including Covid. However, Mauritz said that they were very lucky. “It may actually have helped us. Of course, there were many challenges, but it also made consumers realize that given the issues at the border at the time, they could still buy beds from us instead of importing.

Looking ahead “I think we’re going to see significant growth in the future,” Mauritz said. “We’re working hard at increasing our market share. We remain focused on quality and also making our brand bigger. I think many people don’t immediately think of Restonic when buying a bed, so we’d like to change that.” He added that they are looking forward to showing consumers that beds and mattresses are being produced locally. “We’re taking this to another level by adding tags that say ‘Proudly made in Namibia’, so when you see Restonic in the store, you’ll know that it’s locally manufactured,” Mauritz said. Furthermore, Restonic is looking at expanding its reach. “During Covid, we actually exported to Botswana and in the new year, we’ll likely start exporting to Angola.” Finally and central to Restonic is their promotion of the “power of sleep”. “We’re trying to educate our customers on the power of sleep. I think

it’s one of the things that is underestimated the most. A good night’s sleep affects your whole life. When you don’t sleep well, you won’t perform well. There really is power in sleep, and we’d like to make sleep your superpower.

Step by step Speaking to production manager Gerhard Cloete, he said that production steps vary from bed to bed. “We do spring beds, we do foam beds and we also manufacture foam sheets for upholsterers who do their own thing for car seats and so on. But our main focus is to make the best quality beds at the lowest price right here in Namibia. “In terms of production, we make everything – from the spring to the mattress which we cover in foam until the bed is complete and sealed in a bag. We do quality checks every step of the way. Each part is individually checked to ensure that that bed is perfect and the most comfortable for our customers.” He added that while every business has its challenges, “for us it would be if our raw materials don’t arrive on time. However, we order two to three weeks of stock in advance to make sure that we are prepared for any eventuality. So, for example, if we have an order for ten beds, we make sure we have enough raw material for thirty beds to ensure we don’t disappoint our customers, which are the furniture stores so that they in turn can satisfy their clients – the general public. We don’t sell directly to the public.”

Restonic is currently rolling out the iDream range.

Ranges Having been with Restonic for seven years, Gerhard said that his favourite moment is when they begin working on a new model. “Like the iDream, which is our latest range. Making a bed with different foam to create a different texture; when you can look at it, see all the work you put into it, along with pricing for all the different chemicals that are used to create the foam, then see the final product and you’re able to say ‘I created this together with my team’. This is what makes me proud to be with Restonic.” He added that at the moment they’re working on a new bed for their client Furnmart called the Vita Hamilton. “There’s also a new foam mattress that we’ve made from recycled foam, but we did a proper job of it. We also created the Vita Comfort for OK Furniture, and then for Eloff Home that opened in Wernhil recently, we created three different spring and foam beds.” He said that he’s always very excited to see how the different beds will be doing in the market. “We also manufacture pillows from recycled material which we get from the offcut foam. We chip it and produce a comfortable pillow for you to have a ‘lekker’ sleep on a ‘lekker’ bed.”

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almost 23 years, shared how Restonic never lets anything go to waste. “From all the cutoffs, we create huge blocks of foam - nothing is wasted. After being cast in foam blocks, we cut it into the sizes we need, where after we cover it in the colour the client requests. “Any cutoffs are again added to the scrap machine and yet another mattress can be created.” At Restonic it really is about teamwork, which is also why he’s been at the company for so many years. “I love working there so much, I’d even like to see my kids work here when they grow up.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE FOR APPLICATION OF NEW ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE –Exploration activities for Base & Rare metals, Industrial Minerals, Nuclear Fuel Minerals and Precious Metals on EPL 8787 near Warmbad area, Karas Region - Namibia In accordance with the Environmental Management Act, 2007, (Act No. 7 of 2007) & the EIA Regulations 30 of 2012, mineral prospecting activities area a listed activity which may not be undertaken without a valid Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) issued by the Department of Environmental Affairs & Forestry (DEAF). OMAVI Geotechnical & Environmental Services has been appointed to undertake an Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and prepare an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to support the application for ECC. Proponent: Tokai Investments cc Site Locality: EPL 8787 is located appr. 90 kmsouth by road (by 4x4) from the town of Karasburg in southern Namibia. A locality map is available on request from OMAVI. In terms of the requirements of the EIA Regulations, all Interested & affected Parties (I&APs) must be provided with opportunities to participate in the ESIA process. I&APs are therefore, hereby invited to register & submit written comments/ concerns/ suggestions by close of business on 23rd December 2022. A Background Information Document is available to I&APs upon registration. A public consultation meeting is tentatively scheduled for 7TH December 2022 at 10h00 in Warmbad Church Hall.

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Request for Proposals Provision of full-time employment to Fishermen through the Governmental Employment Redress Programme DISCRIPTION The Government Employment Programme is a Cabinet sanctioned initiative through the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources with the mandate to secure permanent employment of fishermen whose jobs were lost due to retrenchments, abandonment and their participation in an illegal industrial action. SCOPE OF WORK The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources is seeking the services of a reputable and experienced company to offer the affected fishermen permanent employment and salaries and benefits commensurate to the market: • Employment aboard vessels • Employment in processing factories • Employment within the fisheries supply chain

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