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“For consumers who get caught up in these spending sprees, it has negative consequences such as falling victim to cash loans and bank overdrafts while subsequently ending up being listed on the credit bureau,” he said , adding that as consumers, people need to live within their means”.

Jacqueline Pack Michael GawesebMilner Siboleka

Less spending expected this festive season• NDAMA NAKASHOLE

THE end of the year holiday season is commonly known as

a period of strong spending for consumers as they splash their incomes and savings accumulated during the year on gifts, decorations, food and other celebration related items.

Traditionally, this season offers incentives to consumer spending as affordability im-proves due to a confluence of income injection in the form of salary bonuses usually paid to employees and sales discounts on most goods and services which are common during this time.

However, considering the prolonged low economic activity on account of a cycle of low commodity prices and weak global demand, an economist warns that consumer spending power could get weak during the festive season.

Milner Siboleka, an economist at First Capital Treasury Solutions, told The Namibian that the current weak economic growth means less income to households.

He said he expects less purchasing power relative to last year from the beginning until the end of the holidays.

One notable indication showing that consumers’ buying power could be weak this year, according to him, is the slow

like construction whose activities are mainly driven by government. All these factors will result in softening the buying power of consumers,” he said

Given that times are tough, household incomes are negatively affected and prices are increasing, Siboleka advises consumers to adjust their spending by setting priorities to their spending needs and cut all those that will bring less value to their livelihood.

“Since food prices are increasing faster than other commodities, consumers must be sensitive towards these changes in prices by switching to other alternative commodities whose prices remain affordable,” he said.

Siboleka further advised shoppers to compare prices on similar items at other retail shops and draw up their budget based on what’s more affordable before they buy.

Bank Windhoek executive officer: marketing and corporate communication services Jacqueline Pack told The Namibian that every year, many shoppers make the same mistake of not managing their finances properly, which puts them in a situation where they have to borrow to be able to afford a decent Christmas holiday or to pay for their children’s school fees and buy their school uniforms for the next year.

one needs to first understand the needs of all household members, including the children.

“Involve your children in the budgeting process to foster a culture of budgeting and savings at a young age. Children will also less likely ask for any goodies outside of the household budget if they know what it includes, as well as its financial limits and goals. Budgeting will also teach children that they cannot always have what they want when they want it, but that money should be put away to save enough to buy what they want,” said Pack.

Pack further said since household budgets will differ from family to family, depending on the lifestyle of the family, people need to draw up a budget that works for them and their family and include all expenses from groceries, water and electricity bills to clothing, eating out at restaurants and car maintenance.

“Also ensure that you include savings for unexpected expenses as well as unexpected increases in interest rates on the house mortgage, car premium, food and fuel prices,” she said.

Michael Gaweseb, Namibia Consumer Trust executive director said many working consumers who will get their hard-earned bonuses (13th cheque) are expected to, as usual, engage in unchecked spending and even go in deeper debt by the end of the holidays.

growth in credit extended to households as experienced during the first nine months of 2016 compared to the same period last year.

“Food inflation remains high this year. The government budget cuts will continue starving economic activity and lead to job losses in industries

“For this Christmas season, make a conscious effort to manage your finances wisely by drawing up a budget for yourself and your family,” advised Pack.

The purpose of a budget is to formalise the management of one's finances and to have a clear picture of how much you earn as a family and how much yoy spend, she said.

To be able to draw up a household budget, Pack said

Since food prices are increasing faster than other commodities, consumers must

be sensitive to these changes in prices by

switching to other alternative commodities

whose prices remain affordable.

For this Christmas season, make a

conscious effort to manage your finances

wisely by drawing up a budget for yourself

and your family.

For consumers who get caught up in these spending sprees, it has negative consequences

such as falling victim to cash loans and

bank overdrafts while subsequently

ending up being listed on the credit bureau.

JONATHAN SLOTH-NIELSEN

NAMIBIA is a country like no other. A land of contrasts. It's rough and arid and dry; a fascinating place

filled with seemingly endless high-rising dunes.

The largest part of Namibia remains untouched by humankind and looks like it did hundreds of years ago. As a destination it's a must-see for any traveller looking for a unique experience in Southern Africa.

When planning your Namibian adventure, these are our 10 favourite activities to do while travelling through this breathtakingly beautiful country.

1. Climb the world's highest sand dune

A major highlight for any tourist to Namibia is the chance to witness the largest sand dunes in the world, which are situated at Sossusvlei. These dunes are an astounding 300 metres high, and have been estimated to be the oldest of their kind in the world. If you're up for a challenge, why not climb up the charmingly-named 325 metre high Big Daddy. Once on top of the world, you can run or roll down after the exhausting but rewarding climb.

2. See the dunes by air Seeing the Namibian landscape from

up high from an aerial view is completely thrilling. Imagine the holiday snaps you'll get! Tourists can choose between a scenic aeroplane and a hot air balloon trip.

3. Grab a selfie at the Spitzkoppe Not only does Namibia have some of the

most exceptional dunes in the world, but also some of the most unique mountains! Spitzkoppe, situated between Usakos and Swakopmund, means “pointed dome” in German and is 1728 metres tall. Their peaks look even odder in the absolutely flat landscape. Located only 500 km from the

Sossusvlei dunes, the dramatic scenery is the perfect backdrop for your next selfie. And it offers a beautiful scramble to explore the crags and boulders. Be careful: while Spitzkoppe looks like an easy mountain to climb, you need adequate equipment to do so.

4. Learn about creepy creatures on a desert day tour

At a glance the Namib Desert looks barren and lifeless. However, this is not the case at all! The coastal dune belt is home to some of the strangest animals that in order to survive have simply adapted to desert life. The best way to get up close to the critters is on a day tour with Living Desert Tours (which departs daily from Swakopmund). For example, you can meet the Dancing White Lady Spider that cartwheels 44 turns per second down a dune to escape its enemy. You will be amazed at how much life the Namib contains.

5. Sleep under the stars

Being one of the least densely populated countries in the world, Namibia is home to some of the best star-gazing sights in the world. What better way to watch the entire night sky light up with the beauty of the Milky Way than on your very own sleep-out deck. At Kulala Desert Lodge, situated close to Sossusvlei, each chalet comes with a second open air bedroom on the roof of the chalet. Lie back, relax, and let the night sky unfold before your eyes.

6. Hike the Fish River CanyonSituated in the south of Namibia is the

continent's largest canyon. The Fish River Canyon is a gigantic, rough and striking ravine. It's about 160km long, about 550m deep, and up to 27km wide. It's popular with hikers and trail runners. Even if you are averse to the idea of exercising on your Namibian holiday we still recommend a visit to witness the canyon's spectacular views. – Adapted from a press release

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“For consumers who get caught up in these spending sprees, it has negative consequences such as falling victim to cash loans and bank overdrafts while subsequently ending up being listed on the credit bureau,” he said , adding that as consumers, people need to live within their means”.

Less spending expected this festive season

• MANUEL MEYER

LOOKING back in the rear-view mirror, the huge sand dunes stretch as far as the eye can see.

This is Namibia’s Skeleton Coast National Park in the Namib Desert - one of the most impressive places in the country, as well as one of the most bizarre.

The dunes illuminate the horizon with shades from orange to blood red. The older the sand, the redder it becomes. This kaleidoscope is cut short by the bright white of a salt pan and the dry acacia trees of the Sossusvlei area.

Namibia boasts one of Africa’s most diverse landscapes.

In the South, there’s the diamond-mining Tsau //Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) area; the ghost town of Kolmanskop not far from Lüderitz; and the Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world. In the East, there’s the Kalahari Desert.

Unlike many other African countries, in Namibia it is easy enough to explore the wildlife in a rental car.

At Etosha National Park, you can hop on a tourist bus or just start driving and stop wherever you spot a herd of elephants or a group of zebras, impalas and rhinos.

The dirt road from Sossusvlei to Walvis Bay basically offers a do-it-yourself safari herds of ostriches strut along the roadside and oryxes glide past. But it’s the endless expanse and the seclusion that really make an impression.

You’re more likely to see a zebra or a warthog than a village or a car. Namibia’s population is around 2,4 million.

The blue lagoon of Walvis Bay brings an abrupt end to the desert landscape. This is the place with the most water birds in southern Africa. Thousands of flamingos transform the Atlantic Ocean into a pink sea, and

pelicans and dolphins swim alongside tourist boats on their way to the seal colonies.

From the calm of the sea to something for adrenaline junkies: The 80-metre-high dunes south of Walvis Bay offer a real thrill.

Sandwich Harbour is a nature reserve where sand dunes seem to crash vertically into the tempestuous Atlantic. A few kilometres north, visitors can experience a real adventure in front of the coastal town of Swakopmund.

In the 25-degree summer heat it’s no easy feat to strap on skis, but former East German ski champion Hendrik

May will show you how. He came to Namibia 17 years ago, swapping the snowy slopes of Europe for what might be the most exotic ski adventure in the world dune skiing.

This isn’t skiing as we know it standing at the top of a sea of sand dunes, 120 metres up, ready to ski down, a white four-wheel drive car looks tiny where it has been parked at the bottom. On the horizon the Atlantic Ocean glints in the sun.

“Follow my lead,” says Hendrik. “Go down as steeply as you can and remember, sand will slow you down more than snow.” The descent is exhilarating. – DPA

Why Namibia is one of the most diverse landscapes in Africa

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Are you between 6-12 years old? Then write us your Christmas Wish List letter and tell us why you want

the gifts so much. If your letter warms our hearts we will give you your gifts up to N$6,000. We also

let you choose a school for a charity donation.

After all, it is the time of giving.

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The Pulse Of The CityTO ENTER get your Christmas Wish List letter from our promoters at Wernhil Park, write your wish list and drop the letter into the entry boxes. Don’t forget to tell us why you want the gifts. We will put up the best letters on our Christmas tree in Wernhil Park. Ts&Cs apply.

Competition runs from 16 November to 14 December 2016. The winning letter will be announced 16 December 2016.

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Christmas is around the corner and it is the time of giving and sharing.

Wernhil Park in Windhoek has begun their 'We make your Christmas Wish Come True' campaign, which is geared towards schoolchildren of the ages 6-12 years. A child has to submit a Christmas wish list which they can get from the friendly promoters in Wernhil Park and drop it into the entry box at the Pick n Pay atrium in Wernhil Park. The letters should state what the child would like and their motivation for it, incorporating the real feel of the Christmas spirit.

The letters will then be read by the Wernhil Park team on a weekly basis and the best two letters of the week will be chosen. The children will be contacted and they will receive a gift hamper.

Ten finalists will be chosen over a period of five weeks and one overall winner from the 10 finalists will be chosen on 16 December 2016, and the winner will receive everything on the list – up to the value of N$6 000. The winning child will also receive the opportunity to make a charitable donation, together with Wernhil Park, to an underprivileged school for orphans and vulnerable children. The campaign is all about giving, sharing, hoping, caring and dreaming this Christmas.

Wernhil Park together with O&L, is committed to continuously supporting two underprivileged schools which are the Moses Garoëb Project School and the Monte Cristo Primary Project School. These are also the two schools which the children can choose for the donation.

Moses Garoëb Project School:

The school was founded on 4 June 2012 and is situated in Havana, Katutura. At the start the school only had tents. In 2014, precast classrooms were constructed to enhance the learning environment. Today, the school accommodates 1 550 orphans and vulnerable children, and is

Wernhil Park makes Christmas wishes come true

in dire need of support and donations.

Monte Cristo Primary Project School:

Also situated in Havana, Katutura, this school was founded on 9 February 2016 with only tented classrooms.

The O&L Group donated two additional containerised classrooms to create a more conducive learning environment. The need, however, is still great as the school still requires major support and donations to operate efficiently. The school currently accommodates 208 orphans and vulnerable children.


Wernhil Park makes Christmas wishes come true

in dire need of support and donations.

Monte Cristo Primary Project School:

Also situated in Havana, Katutura, this school was founded on 9 February 2016 with only tented classrooms.

The O&L Group donated two additional containerised classrooms to create a more conducive learning environment. The need, however, is still great as the school still requires major support and donations to operate efficiently. The school currently accommodates 208 orphans and vulnerable children.

bring a lot of benefits to the lo-cal people and also to the road users. Furthermore, we contin-ue to diligently carry out those functions assigned to us by the minister of works and transport, such as the transport and regu-latory services (Natis) and road transport inspectorate.”

Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) developments also made it to the RA’s agenda, which resulted in the empow-erment of many SMEs. “Not only will this milestone address social issues in our country, but it will also contribute to the cre-ation of skilled and increased

numbers of suppliers of this na-ture of service in Namibia. In ad-dition, the organisation has also implemented the government Rural Access Roads Develop-ment programme to enhance rural accessibility and connect rural populations to the econom-ic belt of our country,” she says.

According to her, several gravel roads were constructed, most especially in the northern regions under this programme.” We currently have a number of capital projects and gravel roads under construction.

Drivers who resort to over-loading will face the wrath of

the law, Fillemon cautions. “Another milestone worth men-tioning is that we have complet-ed the revision of the Overload Control Strategy and are at an advanced stage to finalise the criminalisation of overloading offenders so that overloaders will be held liable to pay fees in future, commensurate to the damage caused to the road.”

With regards to road safety, Fillemon notes that “the RA makes a significant contribution towards road safety by main-taining and improving our road environment and by identify-ing and addressing road safety

concerns. We are continuous-ly making efforts to create a conducive environment and to ensure a safe and reliable road network”. She adds that the or-gnisation recently concluded the installation of kilometre mark-ers on the surfaced road network country-wide. “These markers will enable the RA and other stakeholders to record specific locations where accidents oc-cur, whichwill simultaneously enable emergency services to be easily and speedily directed to the exact locations where an accident has taken place. Sim-ilarly, this will aid the RA to

identity “black spots” where accidents occur frequently. The data provided from these kilo-metre markers will be analysed and will enable the RA to come up with interventions of im-plementing infrastructuralroad alterations that will reduce and prevent accidents at identified “black spots” in our national road network”, she says.

She appeals to all stakehold-ers to refrain from removing and/or damaging these markers as they play a very important role in the safety and manage-ment of the Namibian road net-work.

• DENVER KISTING

ANY country’s road net-work performs a pivotal and backbone role in its

economy. Keeping the front on this frontier is the Roads Au-thority (RA) – the road network parastatal of Namibia.

Hileni Fillemon, the RA’s manager: corporate commu-nication, says the provision of safe and efficient roads is an essential part of Namibia’s socio-economic development strategy. “Hence, the mandate entrusted upon the RA is criti-cal to the performance of the na-tional economy. The provision and maintenance of the road infrastructure does not only ensure connectivity, but it also gives rise to diverse economic activities.”

She declares: “A primary function of any road network is to move goods and people affordably, reliably and as safe-ly as possible. I cannot over-emphasise the importance of a good road network and our own desire to take advantage of re-gional and local opportunities to aid economic advancement that will have an impact on raising incomes and reducing poverty.”

Without a doubt, she says, a reduction in poverty will cer-tainly ensure improvement in human development, including education and health.

As far as its mandate is con-cerned, the RA is geared to-wards managing Namibia’s na-tional road network with a view to achieve a safe and efficient road sector. “The management of the proclaimed road network includes planning, designing, construction and maintenance. It also includes quality control of materials and supervision of work contracted out and the operation of the Road Manage-ment System (RMS) and the prevention of excessive damage to our roads.”

Moreover, in addition to its core functions, the RA also provides transport and traf-fic-related services to vehicle owners, operators and drivers as assigned functions from the Ministry of Works and Trans-port, Fillemon explains.

In compliance with its man-date, the RA has made sig-nificant strides in expanding Namibia’s road network in its efforts to achieve the Goals for Transport Infrastructure as set out in Vision 2030. “We have built major regional roads, cre-ated links with all neighbouring countries in line with Namibia’s NDP4, which places a high pre-mium on the four priorities of logistics, manufacturing, agri-culture and tourism.”

Furthermore, she states, the expansion of the road network already bears fruit as many of the communities in Namibia have access to the main busi-ness hubs and are able to sell their products to major urban centres within the country and beyond.

She adds: “Also, the road infrastructure of Namibia con-tinues to contribute to the eco-nomic growth of other SADC countries. Namibia is currently accessible by all the SADC member states. Landlocked countries such as Zambia, Zimbabwe and the Democrat-ic Republic of Congo (DRC) now have access to the Atlan-tic Ocean via the port of Wal-vis Bay because of Namibia’s well-maintained road infra-structure.”

Another feat which she says they are proud of is the road expansion into especially rural areas. “The road network has been expanded to many rural areas, as indicated in our road master plan. Currently, we have numerous major projects running in most of the fourteen regions, and these roads will

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• ADAM HARTMAN

PEOPLE going on holiday at the coast must not think that

criminals also go on holi-day; in fact, they are wait-ing for holiday makers because holiday makers bring along all their valu-ables.

Dewald Swart of the Swakopmund Neighbour-hood Watch said that it was “scary” how brave criminals were nowadays.

“They do not wait any-more for an empty house. They wait for people to be at home, especially those who have holiday homes, because then the criminals know that there will be valuables in the house,” he said.

What happens is that criminals watch homes and act when people are asleep. They manage to break into the house and steal things like laptops, cameras, watches, jewel-lery, mobile phones and cash – even if these things are right next to the sleep-ing victim.

Swart said this is why alarm systems should be activated when people go to bed.

“Many times people sleep and do not even wake up when the alarm goes off, much less a soft click in another when there is room when bur-glars undo a window latch to enter. The criminals are so shrewd that even dogs are not woken up when they enter. An alarm is the best bet,” he warned.

According to him, bur-glaries out of homes and cars increase over the holiday season so holiday makers must also always be careful what valuables they carry with them, or where they store them.

“It must be in a safe place. You know what they say: out of sight, out of mind. If the crim-inal does not see it, they may not be tempted,” said Swart.

The criminals will be busy anyway, always looking for an opportunity to commit their crimes.

Swart said one of the biggest flaws in the fight against crime was that victims – especially those from out of town – did not want to open a case.

“They report a crime and someone is arrested but when they leave town and it is time for the sus-pect to appear in court, the victim does not want to come back to Swakop-mund or wherever to tes-tify and the case is thrown out of court, and the sus-pect is back on the street to commit another crime,” he explained.

Swart appeals to people to stand by their cases and not withdraw, so as to en-sure the suspect stays be-hind bars.

Another problem, ac-cording to him, is that people must report suspi-cious behaviour “immedi-ately”.

“If you see someone

No holiday for criminalssuspicious, or a suspicious situation, call us immediately. Don't wait for half an hour. By that time the crime could have been committed. Prevention is better than cure,” Swart said.

The Swakopmund Neigh-bourhood Watch number is 085 999 and is open 24/7.

Just do not call them for traffic offences, including drunken driving. That is for the municipal traffic depart-ment. Their numbers are 081 122 4677/8/9.

Photo: ContributedBREAK-IN... The bedroom of a house at Swakopmund. While the owner was away, the burglars forced open a window and went through everything in every room of the house, while also eating and drinking and using the floor for a toilet. This is not what anyone wants to come home to during a holiday.

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IT'S that time of the year again! The mad dash of the holiday season is upon us. A

period that has the longest build-up, and the shortest lifespan in terms of time, in the whole year.

Going on holiday trips can be expensive and as a vehicle own-er, you would also have to factor in some costs regarding your ve-hicle. Are the tyres still in mint condition for the trip? And this

is where we portray the new solution that Trentyre provides, which is available to the motor-ist. Tyre financing!

Trentyre is a wholly owned, and run Namibian company, with a 30-year track record and 14 branches throughout the country. And this new product is available at all their branches.

What is tyre financing, you may ask. This is not a credit

facility to do hire purchases on, but to allow the buyer/user to have an extended period to pay off the cost for the new tyres and any tyre accessories that are in-cluded. The range that is allowed is from N$5 000 up to N$20 000. The allowed payment terms are 6 to 12 months.

Trentyre believes in playing a part in providing a holistic customer service package. Not

only to provide tyres and tyre fit-ment/maintenance services, but to also educate and advise the customer where necessary. From tyre pressure to alignment to the rotation of tyres. Which in turn also forms part of their slogan “Safety requires teamwork, be a part of our team”.

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READY FOR HOLIDAY CARS ... The Swakopmund municipality recently opened the traffic circle on the B2 road linking the town to the inland. The circle at a cost of N$4,5 million, took about two months to construct. The aim is to streamline and control the increased traffic on the outskirts of the town where more industrial land is being developed. Pictured is the official vehicle of Swakopmund mayor Paulina Nashilundo, the first vehicle to negotiate its way around the circle.

Photo: Adam Hartman

LONDON - Going on holiday isn’t just relax-ing – it could be good for your health and should be prescribed for sick people, say re-

searchers.They believe that being in an environment that

stimulates our curiosity could turbo-charge the im-mune system.

In laboratory tests, mice were given a two-week stay in a large cage packed with toys – and the excit-ing environment appeared to boost their white blood cells, which fight off infections.

Fulvio D’Acquisto of Queen Mary University of London, said: “This effect is remarkable because we haven’t given them any drugs, all we’ve done is change their housing conditions. You could say that we’ve just put them in their equivalent of a holiday resort for two weeks and let them enjoy their new

surroundings.”White blood cells are key to auto-immune dis-

eases such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. D’Acquisto suggested prescribing a hol-iday could help the sick recover more quickly – and even give worn-out office workers a new lease of life. He said: “What if doctors were able to change a patient’s environment and prescribe a two-week holiday?

“Or perhaps we could boost the effects of stan-dard drug treatments that deal with the mechanics of infection, by also offering something environmental that improves a patient’s more general well-being.

“That might be a promising approach for treating chronic diseases.” The study is published in the sci-entific journal Frontiers in Immunology.

– Daily Mail

Feeling sick? Go on holiday


THE launch of the 2016/17 Festive Season Road Safety campaign

signals the beginning of strin-gent road safety collaborations to minimise carnage on Namib-ian roads.

Launching the annual National Road Safety campaign at Rundu last week, acting chief executive officer of the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Fanuel Uugwanga said in 2016 Namibia lost 597 people with 6 073 injured in 3 536 road accidents.

“The question is, are we winning the fight against the road carnage,” he asked at the launch that also marked the observance of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

He said stringent road safety collaborations will require the participation of everybody to realise three key objectives: intensify highway patrols and law enforcement visibility; enhance public information and education interventions; and improve emergency response capacity.

The launch of the National Road Safety Council campaign, he said, signals caution to all road users as high traffic volumes are expected on the roads with families travelling on holiday.

“During these times of increased traffic activity, road crashes also become a realistic possibility. Therefore, ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy, take regular breaks, adhere to the speed limit, do not drink and

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The National Road Safety Council in conjunction with stakeholders commemorated the 6th Africa Road Safety Week in Rundu on the 20th of November 2016.

The Council, being the custodian of Road Safety, is responsible for the development and implementation of road safety awareness and educational programmes, community mobilisation and Co-ordination of Road Safety campaigns nationwide through road safety publicity activities.

The campaign was o�cially launched by the Deputy Minister of Works and Transport James Sankwasa. Also in attendance was the Governor of Kavango East Region, Samuel Mbambo, Her Worship the Mayor of Rundu, Ms. Verna Sinimbo, the Executive Secretary of National Road Safety council, Mr. Eugene Tendekule, and the Acting Chief Executive O�cer of the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, Mr. Fanuel Ugwanga.

The theme for this year’s campaign is “Your decisions will have lasting consequences.” In this light, the Council then urged all road users to Take the Pledge and be considerate of other road users.

In his keynote address, the Deputy Minister highlighted that tra�c accidents constitute a considerable expense for society; adding that every year about 1.2 million people perish and 50 million more are injured world-wide on account of road crashes.

“In Africa, road safety should be part of the broader development process as it has the potential to erode the continent’s economic gains achieved so far if it is not addressed fully.”

The deputy minister also highlighted concerns as he showed that the situation had become particularly worrisome because of the of high involvement of vulnerable road user groups, poor vehicle conditions, under-developed infrastructure, lack of risk awareness, and ine�ective enforcement.

“Perhaps ranking among the very serious problems with our society in regards to driving is ethical and moral problem of Lawlessness, teamed together with Impatience, Carelessness and the lack of Common Sense.”

Honourable Sankwasa pleaded with the nation’s drivers to make sober choices on the road. “We need drivers and

vehicles to undergo comprehensive �tness checks at roadblocks across the country, breath alcohol tests to be operationalised wherever a Tra�c O�cer is found.”

In his conclusion, he called upon all agencies, o�ces and individuals as well as Board Members of entities in the road safety fraternity to do all they can to stabilise and then reduce the carnage on Namibia’s roads in a bid to making a di�erence in the lives of people everywhere this festive season.

NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY COUNCIL COMMEMORATES AFRICA ROAD SAFETY WEEK

SAFE ROADS TO PROSPERITY

N A PI OBI LIM CA EN

Private Sector Road Safety Forum

“In Africa, road safety should be part of the broader development process as it has the potential to erode the continent’s economic gains if its not addressed.”-Honourable James Sankwasa




TAKE THE PLEDGE BE A SAFE ROAD USER!

Find us on facebook Twitter www.nrsc.org.na N R S C

YOUR DECISIONS HAVE LASTING CONSEQUENCES.

After consuming alcohol, make sure you stay on the safe side of the road and avoid walking on highways. Do not cross at non-designated areas, or run under bridges, as these actions may lead to loss of life. You might not reach your destination. Be responsible and take caution.

Stay visible when walking on the road. Wear bright colours when walking at night, to make sure other road users see you better. You also have a part to play in making sure you arrive at your destination. Be responsible and make the right decisions.

WALK THE ROAD WITH CAUTION


THE launch of the 2016/17 Festive Season Road Safety campaign

signals the beginning of strin-gent road safety collaborations to minimise carnage on Namib-ian roads.

Launching the annual National Road Safety campaign at Rundu last week, acting chief executive officer of the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Fanuel Uugwanga said in 2016 Namibia lost 597 people with 6 073 injured in 3 536 road accidents.

“The question is, are we winning the fight against the road carnage,” he asked at the launch that also marked the observance of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

He said stringent road safety collaborations will require the participation of everybody to realise three key objectives: intensify highway patrols and law enforcement visibility; enhance public information and education interventions; and improve emergency response capacity.

The launch of the National Road Safety Council campaign, he said, signals caution to all road users as high traffic volumes are expected on the roads with families travelling on holiday.

“During these times of increased traffic activity, road crashes also become a realistic possibility. Therefore, ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy, take regular breaks, adhere to the speed limit, do not drink and

drive and pedestrians should not cross the road when it is not safe to do so.”

Uugwanga said that as a nation, Namibians cannot talk about prosperity and poverty eradication as envisioned in the Harambee Prosperity Plan if the status quo of losing so many persons during their productive years continues unabated.

He thus advised Namibians to enjoy the festive season responsibly so that no lives are lost and everybody recharges to contribute to the country’s growth.

“The festive season offers us an opportunity to enjoy quality time with loved ones and reflect on the year that was but simultaneously to relax and recharge in order to meaningfully participate and make our country a safer place!!

The campaign launch was attended by the deputy minister of works and transport Sankwasa James Sankwasa, governor of Kavango East Samuel Mbambo as well as Rundu mayor Verna Sinimbo.

Speaking at the same event Sankwasa said accidents constitute a considerable expense for society.

“Every year about 1,2 million people perish and 50 million more are injured world-wide on account of road crashes. In Africa, road safety should be part of the broader development process as it has the potential to erode the continent’s economic gains achieved so far,” he said.

Perhaps ranking first among the very serious problems, he

Rundu pushes for safe driving

said, was lawlessness in regards to driving.

“This is manifested in a variety of ways. For instance, our laws forbid the use of cellphones while driving. But this law is disregarded by many drivers, resulting in unnecessary motor vehicle accidents,” he said.

He said many Namibian

drivers also do not use, common sense and are impatient and careless.

“We need visible highway patrols on the B1 and B2 roads, visibility of law enforcement has a beneficial psychological impact on road users, and we need to utilise that to our advantage.”

– Nampa and own report

COLOURFUL … National Road Safety Council mascot ‘Tangi’ entertains the crowd at the launch of the Festive Season Campaign in the Kavango regions.

Nampa

During these times of increased traffic activity, road crashes also become a realistic possibility. Therefore, ensure that your vehicle is road worthy, take regular breaks, adhere

to the speed limit, do not drink and drive and pedestrians should not cross the road when

it is not safe to do so.




TAKE THE PLEDGE BE A SAFE ROAD USER!

Find us on facebook Twitter www.nrsc.org.na N R S C

YOUR DECISIONS HAVE LASTING CONSEQUENCES.

After consuming alcohol, make sure you stay on the safe side of the road and avoid walking on highways. Do not cross at non-designated areas, or run under bridges, as these actions may lead to loss of life. You might not reach your destination. Be responsible and take caution.

Stay visible when walking on the road. Wear bright colours when walking at night, to make sure other road users see you better. You also have a part to play in making sure you arrive at your destination. Be responsible and make the right decisions.

WALK THE ROAD WITH CAUTION


NAMIBIA Breweries Limited (NBL) – a subsidiary of the O&L Group – on 25 November strengthened its support

towards the 2016/2017 Festive Season Road Safety campaign (FSRS) in collaboration with the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), the Roads Authority (RA), the Namibia Police, City of Windhoek and the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund.

NBL managing director Wessie van der Westhuizen at the launch of the campaign pledged NBL’s support of more than N$400 000 which includes a N$125 000 cash donation towards the Arandis Emergency Response Base; essential equipment and resources to the value of N$175 000 for the Brakwater, Luiperdsvallei, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Otjiwarongo roadblocks to strengthen operations, as well as 200 cases of its non-alcoholic beverages and water as refreshments for law enforcement officials on duty during the festive season.

Van der Westhuizen: “In line with the O&L Group purpose of ‘Creating a future, enhancing life’ we are committed – through our humble donation and contribution – to help reduce the high accident rate and death toll on our national roads. However, it is our responsibility to continuously create awareness about road safety and practise what we preach by respecting each other’s lives and in so doing create a safe and happy festive season for all.”

MVA acting chief executive officer Fanuel Uugwanga stated that since January 2016 until 20 November 2016, 617 lives were lost and 6 180 people were injured in 3601 crashes. Uugwanga: “The alarming rate of crashes has become a national health and safety issue even though we believe that crashes are preventable.” He further urged businesses and organisations to consider forging long-term partnerships for more sustainable support toward the prevention of crashes and ultimately improved public health.

Addressing the sponsors, deputy commissioner Ralph Ludwig confirmed that the police will focus on enhanced visibility, alcohol screening, vehicle road worthiness and enhancement of response time to accident scenes. These activities will be carried out along the B1 and B2 routes. “We are here for you, and we will make a difference this time around,” Ludwig said. To support the Namibian Police, the Roads Authority will also conduct random breathalyser tests with a zero tolerance to alcohol this festive season.

Van der Westhuizen stressed his concern over the lack of discipline and behaviour with regards to the consumption of alcohol. “Discipline and responsible behaviour play such an important part when it comes to the consumption of alcohol. It is simple decisions like knowing that you cannot get behind a steering wheel after you have consumed alcohol that can make a real difference and have a lasting impact on one or many lives. I would like to urge everyone to educate themselves on the dangers of alcohol abuse and invite you to familiarise yourselves with NBL’s ‘Stay Cool, Enjoy Responsibly’ campaign that aims to educate and empower in order to instil a sense of discipline and responsible behaviour when consuming alcohol.”

Van der Westhuizen further expressed gratitude to the co-sponsors of the campaign including the Lady Pohamba Private Hospital that has special rates in place for medical treatment for victims who might be involved in road accidents over the festive season. Emergency response units will be stationed at Arandis and Omuthiya while the accident response number to contact when you come across, or are involved in an accident, remains the same: 081 96 82.

The festive season road safety campaign ends on 16 January 2016 and will focus on law enforcement, emergency medical response services (EMRS) and road safety education. The campaign includes initiatives that embrace elements of education, enforcement and emergency response while aggressive screening and speed checks will form part of the campaign.

TEAMING UP … (From left to right) Horst Heimstädt from the private sector road safety forum (PSRSF); sergeant George Moatshe from the City Police; Wessie van der Westhuizen (NBL managing director); MVA Fund acting chief executive officer, Fanuel Uugwanga; Kapenda Tjombonde – MVA chief of corporate affairs, and superintendent Kleopas Mwendela from the City Police at the launch of the 2016 Festive Season Road Safety campaign.

NBL strengthens road safety campaign

As a partner in celebration, we urge every single Namibian to STAY COOL! & Enjoy Responsibility. Meaning: Go out there, have fun, relax and enjoy your time off, but do so with fellow Namibians in mind. When you’ve had ANYTHING to drink, stay off the roads or use our partner Dial-A-Cab to give you a ride: 081 127 0557

Travel safely this festive season

Season’s greetings

from Wessie van der Westhuizen, Managing Director of Namibia Breweries Limited:

• Alcohol seriously affects your driving ability, making reactions slower and ultimately makes you a danger on the road, AND IT’S ILLEGAL!

• It is illegal to have open alcohol in the car (even for passengers)

• Do not climb into any vehicle if you sense the driver or the passenger’s have been drinking, this may be a fatal decision.

REMEMBER

Dear fellow Namibians, we have a wonderful time ahead with family and friends, celebrating together as only Namibians can! It is my personal wish that we all could come back next year and celebrate a fatality-free holiday on our national roads. We are a nation of people who care about others on the road, think ahead, and above all STAY COOL! and Enjoy Responsibility. We owe ourselves and everyone around us a safe journey. On that, I pledge to be a safe road user by not only looking out for my fellow Namibians, but by driving home the message of not driving under the influence of alcohol. I would like to appeal to the nation, Please Don’t Mix Drinking & Driving this holiday. Allow everyone the opportunity to get to their loved ones and back home safely. Have a joyous festive season and a prosperous New Year! From all of us at Namibia Breweries Limited, enjoy and stay safe!

I would like to urge everyone to educate themselves on the dangers of alcohol

abuse and invite youto familiarise yourselves with NBL’s ‘Stay Cool,

Enjoy Responsibly’ campaign that aims to educate and empower in order to instil a sense

of discipline and responsible behaviour when

consuming alcohol.

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and NWR managing director Zelna Hengari.


Looking for a holiday destination this December? Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has all that you are

searching for. With camps located in the heart of Namibia’s national parks, NWR offers you comfortable accommodation at 20 resorts across the country.

NWR is all about creating everlasting memories for you and your family. With Gross Barmen just 100 kilometres out of Windhoek, you, together with family and friends, can enjoy a special dinner every weekend of December whilst being entertained with live music by Richard Meyer. Set between rows of palm trees and green lawns, Gross Barmen is ideal for all ages. The resort offers the health and hydro/medical spa centre, featuring thermal springs, gym facilities and provides a full range of treatments, massages, and health activities for relaxation.

A stone’s throw north-west of Mariental, is Hardap Dam which forms part of the Hardap Resort. The Dam and its surroundings accommodate one of Namibia’s most strategic great-white-pelican breeding colonies. The small Hardap Game Reserve is a sanctuary for black rhinos. Futher south we can take you to Sossus Dune Lodge at Sossusvlei to enjoy a spectacular sunrise and sunset against the backdrop of some of the highest sand dunes in the world.

To the north-eastern corner of Namibia you find the Popa Falls, magnificent indigenous woodlands, riverine forests and floodplains. Popa is the ideal stopover when travelling via the Kaza Trans-frontier Conservation Area and a base from which to explore the Mahango Game Park, with over 450 species of birds recorded. A wide variety of wildlife species, including elephant, hippo, buffalo, crocodile, red lechwe, reedbuck, roan and sable antelope, and if you're lucky, even the elusive Sitatunga antelope can be observed.

For those who love adventure, NWR offers you a number of collections from Shark Island which is located on Shark Peninsula at Lüderitz in southwest Namibia; onlookers can spot the seals and pelicans that frequent the rocky areas around the site. Terrace bay is situated at the coast which is also set in undisturbed and peaceful surroundings enveloped in the dunes of the northern Namib Desert.

The units are by the sea, talk about waking up to the sea breeze. Torra Bay Campsite is a popular fishing retreat, situated within the Skeleton Coast Park and it only opens in December, January.

NWR is privileged to be the only entity owning resorts inside Etosha National Park which is one of the largest savannah conservation areas in Africa and is known for its spectacular wildlife. In the various resorts you can enjoy intimate experiences, memorable sceneries at various waterholes which provide exceptional wildlife viewing throughout the day and night. NWR also offers exclusive night game drives and early morning game drives which allow visitors to experience peace and tranquility in natural surroundings.

You may be wondering how you will be able to visit all these beautiful places. Well NWR will be offering you a 50% discount on accommodation at selected resorts, namely /Ai-/Ais Hot Springs, Duwisib Castle, Gross Barmen, Hardap Resort, Khorixas Camp, Naukluft Camp, Popa Falls Resort and Waterberg Resort. Besides the selected resorts, one can enjoy a 50% discount at all NWR resorts throughout the year by just purchasing a Namleisure card renewable annually. Don’t be left out this December. Go out and create memories for you and your family.

In the same breath, 2016 was a very rewarding year for NWR as its Sossus Dune Lodge staff members welcomed the New Year with Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila.

During independence month, NWR ran their ever so popular 75% discount which ensured a great number of Namibians visited NWR facilities at affordable prices. It was also during the same period that the parastatal presented with their new board members that were tasked with realigning NWR in order for it to deliver dividents to the Namibian government.

In June, NWR started allowing online payments while in the month of October, NWR managing director, Zelna Hengari was awarded the prestigious Institute of People Management, Managing Director of the Year Award. As if this was not enough, its Onkoshi, Dolomite and Popa Falls resorts each walked away with an Eco Award during the Hospitality Association of Namibia gala dinner.

NAMIBIA Breweries Limited (NBL) – a subsidiary of the O&L Group – on 25 November strengthened its support

towards the 2016/2017 Festive Season Road Safety campaign (FSRS) in collaboration with the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), the Roads Authority (RA), the Namibia Police, City of Windhoek and the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund.

NBL managing director Wessie van der Westhuizen at the launch of the campaign pledged NBL’s support of more than N$400 000 which includes a N$125 000 cash donation towards the Arandis Emergency Response Base; essential equipment and resources to the value of N$175 000 for the Brakwater, Luiperdsvallei, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Otjiwarongo roadblocks to strengthen operations, as well as 200 cases of its non-alcoholic beverages and water as refreshments for law enforcement officials on duty during the festive season.

Van der Westhuizen: “In line with the O&L Group purpose of ‘Creating a future, enhancing life’ we are committed – through our humble donation and contribution – to help reduce the high accident rate and death toll on our national roads. However, it is our responsibility to continuously create awareness about road safety and practise what we preach by respecting each other’s lives and in so doing create a safe and happy festive season for all.”

MVA acting chief executive officer Fanuel Uugwanga stated that since January 2016 until 20 November 2016, 617 lives were lost and 6 180 people were injured in 3601 crashes. Uugwanga: “The alarming rate of crashes has become a national health and safety issue even though we believe that crashes are preventable.” He further urged businesses and organisations to consider forging long-term partnerships for more sustainable support toward the prevention of crashes and ultimately improved public health.

Addressing the sponsors, deputy commissioner Ralph Ludwig confirmed that the police will focus on enhanced visibility, alcohol screening, vehicle road worthiness and enhancement of response time to accident scenes. These activities will be carried out along the B1 and B2 routes. “We are here for you, and we will make a difference this time around,” Ludwig said. To support the Namibian Police, the Roads Authority will also conduct random breathalyser tests with a zero tolerance to alcohol this festive season.

Van der Westhuizen stressed his concern over the lack of discipline and behaviour with regards to the consumption of alcohol. “Discipline and responsible behaviour play such an important part when it comes to the consumption of alcohol. It is simple decisions like knowing that you cannot get behind a steering wheel after you have consumed alcohol that can make a real difference and have a lasting impact on one or many lives. I would like to urge everyone to educate themselves on the dangers of alcohol abuse and invite you to familiarise yourselves with NBL’s ‘Stay Cool, Enjoy Responsibly’ campaign that aims to educate and empower in order to instil a sense of discipline and responsible behaviour when consuming alcohol.”

Van der Westhuizen further expressed gratitude to the co-sponsors of the campaign including the Lady Pohamba Private Hospital that has special rates in place for medical treatment for victims who might be involved in road accidents over the festive season. Emergency response units will be stationed at Arandis and Omuthiya while the accident response number to contact when you come across, or are involved in an accident, remains the same: 081 96 82.

The festive season road safety campaign ends on 16 January 2016 and will focus on law enforcement, emergency medical response services (EMRS) and road safety education. The campaign includes initiatives that embrace elements of education, enforcement and emergency response while aggressive screening and speed checks will form part of the campaign.

NBL strengthens road safety campaign

From left: Jaffeth Xoagub (Dolomite Resort manager), Rebekka Horaes (Popa Falls resort manager), Epson Kasuto (chief marketing officer), Foibe Kapofi (Onkoshi Resort Manager), Matthias Ngwangwama (chief financial officer). Photos: NWR

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and NWR managing director Zelna Hengari.

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• ADAM HARTMAN

Many people coming to the coast for the summer holidays have never seen the ocean, and as

awesome as the sight is, and the coolness and fun it promises during hot days, the sea can be a dangerous place, and must be respected.

Over the years, most drownings have taken place over the December holiday season at Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Henties Bay, and many of the victims were from the inland.

Another problem, according to Sea Rescue Institute of Namibia (SRIN) chief Grant Hull, is that people forget to be responsible when they go into the ocean – when they are under the influence of alcohol.

“There have been many times that people got into trouble because they were drunk. Alcohol and swimming in the sea is a dangerous combination,” he warned.

Although the SRIN are cash-strapped most of the time, there are devoted citizens who volunteer every year to

look out for bathers at the designated swimming areas in the coastal towns.

“We are there to assist where we can but people still swim at their own risk. They must be responsible. The sea is a lovely place but it must be respected,” he said.

Hull warned parents to always look out for their children – and “make sure where they are when they go swim”.

Other tips are for people to swim at designated public beaches, and not alone or in isolated areas.

Strong currents are the biggest surprise factor where people suddenly get swept away and find themselves in dangerous situations. In such cases it is better not to exhaust oneself in trying to get out of the current but rather to remain calm and signal for help where possible.

SRIN life savers will be stationed at designated beaches from 07h00 in the morning till 19h00 at night. They also have additional equipment like boats and jetskis in cases of emergencies and are often assisted by the various towns’ municipal emergency response units.

SWIM SAFE... A SRIN team

doing a practice life-saving

session in the Swakopmund

Mole area.Photos:

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Respect the ocean to enjoy it

Erongo traffic police have roads covered

In 2016the Development Bank of Namibia

created thousands of new and temporary jobs,and provided hundreds of millions in finance

for infrastructure, and new and expanding enterprises.

2016 was the Bank’s season of transformingNamibia and giving back to the nation.

This festive seasonthe Bank wishes you joy, peace and the contentment

of family and friends, and promises you another year of development and economic

transformation in 2017.

The Bank will close on 22.12.2016 and reopen on 03.01.2017.

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THE Namibian Police have appealed to all visitors and residents to be extra vigilant

when travelling on national roads this festive season.

Deputy inspector general of operations James Tjivikua made the call in view of the high number of international tourists and Namibians expected to use Namibian roads at this time of the year.

Tjivikua launched this year’s festive season road safety and crime prevention activities that will be running from 16 November 2016 to 17 January 2017.

He reiterated the importance of safety, and urged road users to be extra cautious, practise patience and adhere to the stipulated rules and regulations.

“I kindly request for the attention of the Namibian nation, particularly road users, to ensure the ultimate safety of our citizens and visitors alike.”

He said Namibia is facing a growing pandemic of road accidents causing deaths and serious injuries to citizens and visitors. Namibia is reportedly among the countries with the highest road accident fatalities per capita in the world.

“This is not a good indication at all. It demonstrates that there is a lot resting on our shoulders to lock horns with the dilemma we find ourselves in,” he said.

Tjivikua said that if the road safety campaign can contribute to the

improvement of the circumstances at hand, it will be time and resources well utilised.

He said some people blame the carnage and related injuries on the conditions of the country’s roads and the lack of enforcement of laws.

“Our road infrastructure is among the best in Africa, if not in the world. We should rather blame it on road users’ attitudes of being reckless by speeding and overtaking at blind spots, using gadgets while driving, and drunken driving, to mention but a few.”

Tjivikua said traffic officers of the Namibian Police in conjunction with all other law-enforcement units in Namibia’s 14 political regions will be fully visible on the national roads.

Roadblocks will be set up throughout the regions and patrols will also be conducted randomly at various towns. – Nampa

• ADAM HARTMAN

THE traffic units of the Namibian police in Erongo are taking aggressive law enforcement action this holiday season to ensure road users are safe.

The coming holiday season is usually the deadliest time of the year when it comes to road accidents as tens of thousands of people flock to the coast.

“We have the main roads covered in the region, so people must not relax thinking they can do as they please without being detected and brought to book. If they want to relax, they can do so by not speeding or breaking traffic laws. By doing so, they can relax,” warned Erongo traffic police inspector Marin Aochamub.

According to him, the Erongo traffic department's manpower is going to enjoy a boost with other officers coming to Erongo from other regions to assist with the traffic influx, which will start peaking as from about 15 December, to continue for a month.

Besides the general, considerations when driving, such as keeping to the speed limits, wearing seatbelts and not being under the influence of alcohol, and not using mobile phones while driving, Aochamub urged motorists to always drive with their head lights on, but when driving in misty conditions at the coast to use fog lights.

“Driving with brights in fog will not help as you cannot see where you are going,” he said. “As for drinking and driving, there is not even place for one beer. We have zero tolerance and if we catch you you will be in trouble.”

He said that his department has already suggested to the Ministry of Works and Transport to close the B2 'beach' road between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund for trucks in order to avoid road congestion, and therefore accidents too. This road is infamous for its accidents.

In June the N$2,6 million Yianni Savva Police Station near Afrodite Beach and Long Beach was opened. This initiative was born when the Erongo police approached Walvis Bay business tycoon John Savva, (who is also the developer of the billion-dollar Afrodite Beach) for assistance to improve the present roadblock. Savva in turn, proposed the erection of a proper police station and pledged his assistance for the construction of the building.

The location was identified because it is in close proximity to Long Beach, which accommodates a high number of tourists and local residents, while also being along the busiest road at the coast between Walvis Bay

and Swakopmund.The Yianni Savva Police Station would ensure

that individuals and cargo along this road reach their destination safely, while providing peace of mind to Namibian and international road users and residents.

Once the directive is issued ,trucks will have to use the road behind the dunes between the two towns.

Such a directive is yet to be issued by the ministry, but last season it was enforced for a month between 16 December and 17 January.

Other dangerous roads are the Henties Bay to Swakopmund road, and the Usakos to Swakopmund road.

Road blocks will also be situated outside Walvis Bay to Swakopmund, outside Swakopmund toward Usakos, and then outside Karibib between the town and the turnoff to Omaruru.

The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund provided The Namibian with crash statistics between 1 December 2015 and 31 January 2016 for Erongo.

During this period the region recorded 90 crashes, 178 injuries and 11 fatalities. Of these accidents, 27 were roll-overs, 23 collisions and 17 pedestrian-related crashes. Statistics further indicate that roll-overs accounted for 72 injuries and 5 fatalities.

Erongo crashes by town show that the highest number of crashes was at Walvis Bay which accounts for 31 of total crashes with three fatalities. Towing right behind is Swakopmund with 19 accidents (with one fatality) followed by Henties Bay with three accidents (and one fatality).

Photo: Adam HartmanSTATIONED... The N$2,6 million Yianni Savva Police Station near Afrodite Beach and Long Beach will assist with road patrols and emergency responses The station was named after John and Roulla Savva's late son Yianni who died in a car accident on the road between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, not far from the location of the police station, in 2010.

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Whether you're driving or flying, some additional sustenance for the trip is always a nice-to-have. Something to nibble on while you're driving to keep you alert if you're the driver or to keep you chatty to keep your partner company while they do the driving. Some treats on the flight to make the time pass a little faster — nuts, sweets, chips or biltong — these are all good choices.

Supporting documentation and money

If you're lucky enough to be travelling overseas, make sure your passport is packed somewhere safe and easy to access when you get to the airport. Flight documentation may also be a nice-to-have. Remember: most flights open for check-in 24 hours before the flight is scheduled to leave.

It's always a good idea to have a copy of your passport with you. If, for whatever reason, you lose or have your passport stolen, a soft copy on your phone or photocopy somewhere in your luggage may make the process of reapplying for documentation in a foreign country a little easier.

Also remember that if you are converting money at the airport for a different currency, you will need proof of residence when doing so. Remember to take this with you, alternatively convert your money at the bank that you have your accounts with as they already have a proof of residence on file.

If you're driving, make sure you have your driver's licence with you and enough cash or a credit card to pay for toll roads.

Don't jam-pack your time

Leave some time to relax while you're away. Often if you're travelling abroad your excitement at discovering a new country may result in you jam-packing your days so as to fit everything in. Try to schedule some time in to relax too. You don't want to come back from your holiday more exhausted than when you left.

Try to book a day on either side of your trip to pack and unpack and unwind — this will help ease you out of holiday mode and back into work mode.

Plan ahead

This will take both the financial and logistical stress out of planning your holiday. If you book far enough in advance, then you'll have time to pay for your trip in instalments and still save some spending money for little extras that make for special moments while you're away.

If you've left it until the

last minute, rest assured though that all is not lost. It might cost you more but it needn't be the logistical nightmare you expect it to be. Don't try and book it yourself, use a reputable travel or booking agency. Let them search for and coordinate your flights and accommodation.

They often get special offers — especially when holiday time draws near and there are still some

rooms available that resorts or lodges need to fill so it may well even save you some money.

You don't want to be in such a flat spin that you can't enjoy the break that you have booked and paid for.

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Try to mix and match

Tips to make your holiday stress-free

Holidays are great but there is a lot of stress that

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Whether you're using a travel agency or planning a holiday yourself, here are some tips that might make this year's getaway just a little more enjoyable.

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your clothing when you pack to keep your case lighter. You don't want to incur additional travel costs because you packed a black, brown, blue and silver pair of shoes and you only end up wearing one of them anyways.

Pack padkos

Whether you're driving or flying, some additional sustenance for the trip is always a nice-to-have. Something to nibble on while you're driving to keep you alert if you're the driver or to keep you chatty to keep your partner company while they do the driving. Some treats on the flight to make the time pass a little faster — nuts, sweets, chips or biltong — these are all good choices.

Supporting documentation and money

If you're lucky enough to be travelling overseas, make sure your passport is packed somewhere safe and easy to access when you get to the airport. Flight documentation may also be a nice-to-have. Remember: most flights open for check-in 24 hours before the flight is scheduled to leave.

It's always a good idea to have a copy of your passport with you. If, for whatever reason, you lose or have your passport stolen, a soft copy on your phone or photocopy somewhere in your luggage may make the process of reapplying for documentation in a foreign country a little easier.

Also remember that if you are converting money at the airport for a different currency, you will need proof of residence when doing so. Remember to take this with you, alternatively convert your money at the bank that you have your accounts with as they already have a proof of residence on file.

If you're driving, make sure you have your driver's licence with you and enough cash or a credit card to pay for toll roads.

Don't jam-pack your time

Leave some time to relax while you're away. Often if you're travelling abroad your excitement at discovering a new country may result in you jam-packing your days so as to fit everything in. Try to schedule some time in to relax too. You don't want to come back from your holiday more exhausted than when you left.

Try to book a day on either side of your trip to pack and unpack and unwind — this will help ease you out of holiday mode and back into work mode.

Tips to make your holiday stress-free• TUYEIMO HAIDULA

THE holidays are here. The food, decorations and the travelling that make the

holidays so much fun can be dangerous and a nightmare for your pet.

The Namibian wants the holidays to be a happy time for you and your pet, not a time for an emergency visit to your veterinarian. We spoke to the expert, Sylvia Breitenstein,

of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) on how to be aware of the dangers and plan carefully to avoid potential hazards.

Breitenstein said the first thing is always to think of your pets. They are living beings, who you as owner chose to live with you. Therefore the onus is on the owner to protect their pets.

There are a few choices for owners when they have to go on holiday.

1. Take your pets with you, but make sure that they are used to travelling and that they are welcome where you will go. It is of no use taking them along, only to find out your accommodation does not allow pets.

2. Leave your pets at home with a family member or friend to look after them. Make sure that this person is reliable. They can either stay at your property or come to see if all is okay and

feed them at least once a day.

3. Get a pet sitter to come in and see if all is okay and feed the animals. Make sure to get references for people you don’t know.

4. Book your pets for boarding. The SPCA and various private boarding kennels will take your pets in for a daily fee. That way you know there are professionals looking after them.

5. Stay at home for the holidays and spend some lazy days with your pets. They will enjoy it as much as you will.

Breitenstein said whichever option is chosen, the owner should be honest with the people looking after the pets about the character traits and health status of their pets.

“The people left in charge can only do a good job if they know what to expect. Also make sure to leave enough food, or money to buy more food so that the pet sitter does not run out of provisions while you are away,” she said.

Pet owners should leave emergency contact numbers in case something goes wrong. Also include the name and address of the veterinarian you normally use, so that if there is a problem the person in charge can take your pet there. Happy holidays!

• ADAM HARTMAN

Nature and peace-lovers at the coast are holding their breath as hundreds of off-road bikes,

including quad bikes, are making their way into the central coastal region this holiday, reviving fears of environmental destruction, noise, and possible accidents resulting in injuries and death.

Government, through the Namibian Coast Conservation and Management Project (Nacoma) and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, local tour operators, police and members of the public, are currently working together to minimise the possible negative impact associated with off-road activities at the coast, especially during this holiday season.

Sensitive areas such as gravel plains, riverbeds and lichen fields, as well as pristine beach areas between Sandwich Harbour and the Ugab River – all containing vulnerable fauna and flora – were “trashed” by irresponsible bikers and drivers in the past, although there has been some recovery.

Built-up and open public areas, especially at Swakopmund and Long Beach (both in residential areas and on the beach), as well as campsites along the coast, were also invaded by these off-road machines, frustrating residents and holiday-makers with noise and speed – the latter causing fears of serious accidents.

Long Beach residents are particularly frustrated by the scores

of roaring engines entering this residential area.

Since the establishment of the Dorob National Park the coast was zoned into areas ranging from those suitable for various activities up to those that are highly sensitive; all user groups being considered and consulted.

Important rules to consider for any-off road bike at the coast are as follows: quad bikes and other motorised bikes may only be driven on the dune belt between Langstrand and Walvis Bay with a permit; and without a permit, west of the coastal road between Swakopmund and Henties Bay, only on proclaimed roads and on clearly marked MET tracks and roads (except where prohibited).

Beach driving is only authorised on MET designated and clearly marked tracks and prohibited on beaches between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, in all areas north of Henties Bay, and on the beaches at the seafronts of Henties Bay, Wlotzkasbaken, Swakopmund, and the Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) managed camping sites.

Quad bikes are also prohibited north of the Omaruru River up to the Ugab River and other motorised bikes are prohibited off the proclaimed roads north of the Omaruru River up to the Ugab River. Quad bikes and other motorised bikes are however permitted 10 kilometer upstream from Henties Bay within the Omaruru River but not beyond.

Keeping pets safe for holidays Off-road bikers still need to be responsible

• LOGAN FRANSMAN

WITH Christmas upon us, we are all thinking about heading out of town. To the coast, to

the villages or even further afield. Almost every journey start in a car. This year, just like in previous years we lament the loss and injuries to our loved ones, friends and acquaintances as they used the roads in 2016. We Namibians don’t seem to learn, ever!

We are not stupid, yet as soon as we get onto the roads, we seem to leave our brain behind and carnage ensues. Road safety education in Namibia should be addressed at all levels, starting from an early age to achieve real and sustained behavioural change. We are talking about introducing road safety education in schools, that means every school in every one of the 14 regions. This is vital if the number of road deaths, accidents and injuries are to be decreased.

Recent MVA Fund data showed that road crashes increased by 16% from 2013 to 2014 and by 4% from 2014 to 2015. The increase in accidents translates into an increase in costs to the government and other institutions. Including; direct costs from medical and emergency services, after crash medical treatment, rehabilitation and sadly mortuary or funeral operations. However other costs in terms of workforce re-employment and re-training and poverty associated to that is unquantifiable. Just think of the social and community costs of losing a parent, child, colleague to name but a few. There are delays in transportation of goods, which often results in extra costs to be considered. The list and the impact on our everyday lives is endless.

ost accidents in Namibia occur as a result of drivers’ attitudes, behaviour, poor traffic guidance, visibility, speed, alcohol and fatigue. Of course there’s the unpredictable Namibian wildlife to contend with , ready to dart across the road when it pleases them without regard for traffic rules and laws.

The Namibia German Centre for Logistics (NGCL) and National Road

Safety Council (NRSC) recently hosted a Mini Workshop Series session titled “Road Safety Education and Awareness” at the Namibia University of Science and Technology. Some of the stakeholders attending included representatives of the Motor Vehicle fund (MVA), National Road Safety Council (NRSC), members from the City Police, Walvis Bay Corridor Group, Southern Business School and NUST students. Together we spoke of how and what can be tangibly done to decrease the road deaths, injuries and crashes. Education and repetition of this education is key, at all levels of society and for all road users…which is every Namibian.

Namibia must decrease the number of road accidents. One of the best ways is through road safety education and awareness. One of the topics that jumped out was educating the public with more emphasis on child education. If children are taught road safety it is something they will carry with them throughout their lives. International road safety is guided through 5 E’s;•Education;•Enforcement;•Engineering;•Environment;•EmergencyCare.

For now we must realise as road users, the responsibility of road safety is shared amongst all Namibians and we must all work towards this common cause. Commitment is required by all relevant parties and cannot be successful if one of these areas is neglected.

Hopefully the need for road safety is something that we can all agree upon and work towards. Giving us a sense of safety and security when using the roads during this holiday season and in the coming years as well.

Wishing you safe and happy holidays and a prosperous 2017!

* Logan Fransman - Director: The Namibian German Centre for LogisticsFor more information:Mr. Logan Fransman - Director Namibia German Centre for Logistics (NGCL)Tel: 061 207 2909E-mail: [email protected]

Road Safety – Education and Awareness

As we approach the end of this fruitful year and festive season, The Mayor, Councillors, CEO, entire dedicated management & employees

of Oshakati Town Council wish to extend appreciation to the entire community of

Oshakati for great working relationships during the year 2016. Enjoy your holiday responsibly and we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a

prosperous 2017.

Merry Christmas

and a prosperous

2017

Angelus N. IiyamboMayor of Oshakati Town


To thousands of people, a December holiday is synonymous with fishing along Namibia’s pristine coast, and

anglers will come from as far as South Africa and abroad to spend a couple of summer days fishing.

What makes this time so popular for fishing is the summer weather, good sea conditions and the camaraderie of anglers from all walks of life sharing the beaches. It's also one of the only occasions anglers at heart have the time to forget about work and spend their favourite pastime with family.

Proof of the popularity of this recreational activity will be the scores of fishing rods, 'braaivleis' fires, gazebos and 4x4s along the approximately 300 kilometre stretch of beach between Sandwhich Harbour and the Ugab River during this festive season.

There is then of course the annual Hansa Draft angling bonanza on 26 December at Henties Bay where the biggest fish can land tens of thousands of dollars into the pockets of the lucky angler. Unfortunately, the annual Penguin motor boat fishing competition will again not take place this year because of the new Strand Hotel that has occupied the competition's space at the Mole parking lot. The Namibian understands though that, once the Swakopmund waterfront development is done and the launch area for ski boats is in place, this popular competition will be revived.

With the thrill of wrestling a big one out just for a 'selfie' on Facebook, or for the pan, pot, grill, smoker-drum, oven or stove, there also comes responsibility.

Here is some very basic information for consideration.

First of all, no proper angling can take place without a rod, reel, fishing line and rod belt. There are a couple of shops at the coast that provide these fishing accessories. And while shopping for these, one may just as well get some sinkers, hooks, elastic bait cotton and bait.

There are five edible fish species certain of catching, namely kabeljou, steenbras, galjoen, blacktail (kolstert) and barbel. And they are all delicious in their own ways of preparation.

Angling experts agree on the basic tackle required for each fish. Kabeljou will certainly go for pilchard on a number four/zero hook. A number three/zero hook can also be used for steenbras, but its preferred bait is white mussel. The minimum size allowed for kabeljou and steenbras is 40cm. Galjoen and blacktail require a minimum size of 30cm and 25cm respectively, and should be caught with a small number two hook. Barbel eat anything, and can be caught with any size hook. Anglers should just be very careful of this fish’s spiky fins, which are poisonous and able to inflict severe pain to an angler.

A fishing licence is also necessary, and at the minimal cost of only N$14 it is valid for a month and can be obtained at any of the ministry of fisheries’ offices. Anglers should keep their permits and identity documents with them at all times and produce them on request by fisheries inspectors. If anglers fail to do so they will be issued with a fine of N$300.

A person may, for recreational purposes, catch any of the fish listed above provided that the total of fish caught does not exceed 10 in one day. Thirty barbel can be caught in a day. Also, when a kabeljou of 70cm or more is caught, or steenbras of 65cm and up, only two of each of these species may be kept per day.

Be sure that the fish’s heads and tails are not removed before getting home.

Apart from the above-mentioned fish, there is also an abundance of “shad”, “garrick” and snoek during the summer months. These are caught on artificial lures.

And finally, even if nothing is caught, the summer weather and holiday atmosphere at the coast will be enough reason to go fishing and enjoy a great time with friends and family outdoors.

TO BE SECURED ...The Lighthouse Group's grand mix-use development at Swakopmund's Mole has been stagnant for some time, causing members of the community to complain about the unsightly view of the broken down old building where the development will be, as well as safety concerns. The development will take place where the old indoor swimming pool was, which is basically in the middle of one of Swakopmund prime tourism areas: the Mole. With the December holidays coming up and thousands of people flocking to this area then, it will not only be one of the ugliest features people will see, but could also pose a danger to people venturing into the premises. Jaco Koen of Jimmey Construction, who was appointed by the Lighthouse Group to develop the project, told The Namibian last week that a team will be at Swakopmund soon to secure the area and make it more presentable. The development, which will consist of apartments, shops and offices is expected to cost about N$200 million, and according to Koen could be completed within the next three years, and should be an exceptional feature that will eventually add value to the already upmarket part of this coastal town.

Photo: Adam Hartman

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There are five edible fish species certain of catching, namely kabeljou, steenbras, galjoen, blacktail (kolstert) and barbel. And they are all delicious in their own ways of preparation.

Angling experts agree on the basic tackle required for each fish. Kabeljou will certainly go for pilchard on a number four/zero hook. A number three/zero hook can also be used for steenbras, but its preferred bait is white mussel. The minimum size allowed for kabeljou and steenbras is 40cm. Galjoen and blacktail require a minimum size of 30cm and 25cm respectively, and should be caught with a small number two hook. Barbel eat anything, and can be caught with any size hook. Anglers should just be very careful of this fish’s spiky fins, which are poisonous and able to inflict severe pain to an angler.

A fishing licence is also necessary, and at the minimal cost of only N$14 it is valid for a month and can be obtained at any of the ministry of fisheries’ offices. Anglers should keep their permits and identity documents with them at all times and produce them on request by fisheries inspectors. If anglers fail to do so they will be issued with a fine of N$300.

A person may, for recreational purposes, catch any of the fish listed above provided that the total of fish caught does not exceed 10 in one day. Thirty barbel can be caught in a day. Also, when a kabeljou of 70cm or more is caught, or steenbras of 65cm and up, only two of each of these species may be kept per day.

Be sure that the fish’s heads and tails are not removed before getting home.

Apart from the above-mentioned fish, there is also an abundance of “shad”, “garrick” and snoek during the summer months. These are caught on artificial lures.

And finally, even if nothing is caught, the summer weather and holiday atmosphere at the coast will be enough reason to go fishing and enjoy a great time with friends and family outdoors.

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