For some time both Sakkie Screuder and Nico Venter (two man team) from Namibia Custom Smelter prepared to cycle the grueling Desert Dash a 340km mountain bike race over twenty four hours, the longest mtb race in the world, from WHK to Swakopmund over the Khomas Hochland on 18 December 2009. But a day before the race Nico had to pull-out due to work commitment and forced Sakkie to cycle the race solo.Sakkie did it in 2007 solo; it is a total different mental game as to riding it as a team. He then trained 2500km in eight weeks for the solo event, even after he came back from an eight stage Cape-Epic of 980km.

Ons staan voor 'n Nuwejaar vol onsekerheid. Gaan 2010 'n goeie jaar wees as ons kyk hoe 2009 geëindig het? Al wat jy kan doen is om te wonder oor hoe ons gaan aanpas by omstandighede wat besig is om te vorm. Orals waar ek met mense praat is hulle gemoedere hoog maar woorde soos "hoop" en "miskien" is wat die jaar se vooruitgang beskryf. Mense probeer sien hoe hulle by hierdie probleme gaan aanpas. Hoe gaan ons deel vorm van harde dae wat voorlê om die beste daaruit te kom? Dit is asof hulle besig om 'n krokodil te voer in hoop dat hulle laaste geëet sal word.

One does not have to probe deeply the needs of a certain sector of High School pupils before encountering the desperation of those, who unfortunately, had failed their Grade 10 year-end exams and are therefore prevented from pursuing their scholastic careers.

Emotions across the continuum are evident, but hardly any signs of workable and practical solutions are found.

Etosha Secondary School once again did very well in the JSC Examinations in 2009 with 14 candidates obtaining the maximum number of 42 points!

The school came 1st in the Circuit, 8th in the Region and 22nd Nationally out of a total number of 571 JSC schools. The best three subjects were Additional Mathematics (Ms J. Louwrens), Agriculture (Ms S. Lourens) and Mathematics (Ms J.gLouwrens).

The NSSC Higher Level results were also very good and the school came 1st in the Circuit, 1st in the Region and 6th Nationally out of 83 schools offering Higher Level subjects. The best three subjects here were Biology (Ms D. Januarie), Geography (Mr R. Snelling) and Accounting (Ms S. Phiri).

The school is very proud of these learners and teachers and is looking forward to a great year ahead!

NAGMARS

Cherise Davis (graad 1) het die meeste geld ingesamel met Gimmies se Nagmars vir kultuur.

Pragtig en baie geluk Cherise. Jy is vir ons almal 'n voorbeeld.

Striving for excellence, preparing our young ones to become responsible citizens.

Mrs. Rukira Magreth, principal of the school is in the education sector for 20 years. She holds 2 degrees, B. Prim. Ed and B. Ed Honours. She is currently busy with her M. Ed. Mrs. Rukira started teaching in Windhoek, as a grade 3 teacher, she was promoted as a deputy principal to Pionierspark Primary School and later promoted as principal in the North. Currently she is heading Tsumeb English Medium Primary School and desires to take the school to new hights, where the learners, parents and staff will be proud to be associated with the school. We, collectively strive to become the best primary school in Tsumeb.

What an amazing thought! God knows about our town, and not only that - He has a picture drawn on His hand!

I once received a letter from a stranger, who could not believe anything good could come out of Tsumeb. She was new to Tsumeb and was surprised to find a book, written by a local, on the bookshelves. She gave me this scripture in John 1:46: “Can anything good come from Nazareth?" (Referring to Tsumeb).

NS Gifts in die hoofstraat van Tsumeb(langs Etosha Café) is die inisiatief van Dieter Neuman eienaar en bestuurder van Northern Stationers. Met ondervinding in besigheidsbestuur en om die behoefte van ons gemeenskap raak te sien, beloof sy nuwe onderneming om suksesvol te wees.

NS Gifts bied ‘n verskeidenheid geskenke aan wat gepas is vir verskeie okasies, soos verjaarsdae, troudag herdenkings, kersfees geskenke, Valentinesdag of net daardie iets waarmee jy jouself kan bederf. Pragtige tuin dekor items word ook op die rakke aangetref.

Die duursame glasware en fotorame teen sakpas pryse vang onmiddelik die oog wanneer jy die winkel instap.

Name and Surname: Elvis Kariko

Occupation: Ausmelt Feed-Prep Operator

What is your job all about?

Responsible for consistency in input of raw materials into the furnace to maintain proper metallurgy of the bath and control of the furnace. Supervision of my Feed-Prep crew on my shift.

What are your goals and aspirations?

On Saturday 30 September 2009, three of NCS's management team took part in the WACA (aid for woman and child abuse) Grootfontein Cycle Challenge, Hans Nolte, Nico Venter and Sakkie Schreuder. The 64km distance was won by Sakkie in a time of 1H46, with an average speed of 37,2km/h.

NCS SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM TOWARDS TSUMEB COMMUNITY

Namibia Custom Smelters, a subsidiary of Weatherly International Plc has weathered through economic storms and positioned itself firmly in the heartland of Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region. Being the only smelting company in Namibia and the only smelter equipped to treat custom material in Southern Africa, NCS management carries the interest at heart to uplift the social well being of the Tsumeb community and communities around Tsumeb and in Oshikoto region. Our employees form part of the said communities and we have a social responsibility towards the betterment of communities especially the needy sections of our communities. NCS have therefore introduced a program that is tailor made and aimed at assisting the needy sections of our communities.

Enquiries: G.E. Kearns              Ref:          17/1/4/2

Tel.No:  +264 (0)67 221056/7/8 Fax.No: +264 (0)67 221464

Circular   /2010                                    January 15, 2010

TO ALL RESIDENTS WITH-IN TSUMEB MUNICIPAL COUNCIL BOUNDARIES

In terms of the Local Authorities Act, No.23 of 1992, has local authorities been mandated to provide services to its residents. In particular to this is reference made to Section 30 (1)(c) of the mentioned act that clearly stipulates a refuse removal services has to be provided to residents.