The Arandis Town Council in cooperation with various private sector partners is proud to have presented its first Investment Conference. The conference aimed to promote Arandis as a strategic centre of business growth and to maximise the investment opportunities of Arandis. Arandis has ample land and its close proximity to the Walvis Bay port makes it the ideal location for investors interested in setting up manufacturing businesses for exporting purposes. It is expected that the conference will help position Arandis as an investment hub within the Erongo region. The organisers also envisage that the conference will become and annual event on the national events calendar. The conference is set to take place om 4 and 5 November at the Arandis townhall.
As part of the conference SMEs also showcased their crafts, products and services in a mini-expo in an effort to promote the small business sector in the region.
As per request of conference goers and other interested parties the following presentations have been made available for download:
The Arandis Town Council wishes to express its profound gratitude to the sponsors and stakeholders who have made this conference a success.
Contact Aunie Gebhard for more information:
Tel: (+264) 64 512 400
Fax: (+264) 64 512 429
E-mail: corporate.atc@iway.na
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October 25th, 2011 in
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The Arandis Town Council and Windhoek Renovations Properties hereby invite potential investors to take the opportunity of acquiring fully serviced industrial land in Arandis in prime business area.
For more information please contact the Financial Services Manager at 064-5124500 and email at finance.atc@iway.na
Download a PDF map (222kb) of the area here.
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As part of its Youth Empowerment initiatives, the Arandis Town Council held a function on 3 March 2011 at the Arandis Police Courthouse for the swearing in of the newly elected members of the Junior Town Council (JTC).
The Grade 12 students, eight boys and eight girls were sworn into various portfolios.
The event was witnessed by the Senior Councillors who all gave their blessings to the incumbent juniors who will be serving a one term in their respective positions.
In his key note address His Worship the Mayor, Honourable Daniel Utapi Muhuura reflected on the previous Junior Councillors’ achievements on the Regional as well as National level. The Councillors put Arandis on the map and the Mayor urged the new group to be focused and emulate their predecessors. “The previous group has set very high standards for the entire JTC structure and that should be maintained with professionalism and self respect at all times” the Mayor articulated.
Her worship the Deputy Mayor, Honourable Isabella Kavendjii encouraged the juniors to work hand in hand with the senior chambers and carry out youth friendly projects for and with their peers to the best of their abilities. She stressed that they should act as role models to their peers and must take education very seriously; “we are moving to an industrialized world and should be equipped with the latest trends in the digital era, and as young as you are the opportunities are there for your personal growth and you should empower yourself. The test of your leadership abilities has taken its first step and only you can make the giant one to propel you to success” she urged them.
The Mayor officiated the swearing in of the 2011 Junior Town Council.
Portfolios for 2011
Executive Team
- The Mayor – Hon. Yves McClune
- Deputy Mayor – Hon. Ruben Mweshininga
- Chairperson of Management Committee – Cllr. Mercelline Geingos
- Member of Management Committee – Cllr. Ivan Kapere
- Member of Management Committee – Cllr. Fidelia /Uises
Council
- Safety and Security – Cllr. John Amakali
- Health Affairs – Cllr. Saima Kashita
- Education and Academic Affairs – Cllr. Leonard Nghifikua
- Special Advisor to the Office of the Mayor – Cllr. Apronia Shiimi
- Environment Affairs –Cllr. Moses Paulus
- Elders and Pensioners Affairs – Cllr. Hishindimbwa Tungeni Paulus
- Arts, Culture and Exhibition Affairs – Cllr. Jerome //Oaseb
- Council Secretary – Cllr. Helena Mwafangeyo
- Youth and Sports Affairs – Cllr. Junias Andreas
- Executive Secretary – Cllr. Anna Inkono
- Protocol Affairs – Cllr. Nghihange Maria
- Communications and Public Relation Affairs – Cllr. Tjitakame Karipose
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As part of the Civil Protection Plan of the Arandis Town Council, various stakeholders; including Councilors, ATC staff, Police, Schools and other NGOs in the town; were trained in Fire Extinguishing and First Aid.
Approximately 12 people were trained in Fire extinguishing and 22 in First Aid.
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A happy employee is a Productive employee. Emma Naoxas, owner of Uibasen Services, a local cleaning services company, put this adage into practice when she recognised her employees by giving them a token of appreciation during a ceremony held on 7 March 2011 at her offices in Arandis.
Emma is a lady who went from being a “Kapana lady” to an entrepreneur who now employs 127 people. In a motivational speech to her employees the young entrepreneur thanked her workers for being part of the Uibasen family; which started with 3 employees in February 2007. 
The Mayor of Arandis, His Worship Daniel U Muhuura complimented the management and staff of Uibasen services for the good relationships they have and urged the staff to continue working in a positive spirit to make the company a success. He further thanked Emma for contributing to the local economy as well as being part of efforts to make Arandis a self sustainable town.
The SME Coordinator at the Rössing Foundation Petra Ondigo, also encouraged Emma to continue with her hard work, commitment, dedication and perseverance to ensure that her company grows to bigger strengths.
The employees each received a Bag as a token of appreciation.
During the ceremony; every employee also received a personalised jacket that they have ordered and will pay for, themselves.
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Independent Site Services Group of companies (ISS), represented by Brenda Swanepoel (Group Shareholder responsible for Namibia) and the Arandis Town Council, represented by the CEO of Arandis, Florida Husselmann and Councillor Lucia Erastus, Chairperson of the Management Committee, signed an agreement for the acquisition of 90,000 square metres of land from the council. The agreement was signed in Arandis on 14th January 2011.
By agreement, ISS will build a Full Facilities Camp to ultimately accommodate up to 4000 workers on this site. The intention is to offer the facility to accommodate and feed workers from the surrounding mines. The services will include a central kitchen and dining facilities, laundry, security, housekeeping and recreation. Also included will be a fully equipped Medical facility which will handle the day to day medical requirements for the camp occupants as well as all mandatory pre and post medicals for the mines.
The agreement stipulates the return donation of half the land and buildings back to Arandis Town Council within a seven year span, from the date of signing of the agreement. Arandis Town Council will thereafter decide how to utilise the land and buildings, to the benefit of the community, with an emphasis on education.
ISS has further committed itself to employing approximately 350 Arandis residents in the camp, of which 80% will be women. ISS shareholder, Brenda Swanepoel expressed her Company’s excitement at the prospect of contributing to the growth and sustainability of Arandis and surrounds and thank the Council for their support in this initiative.
Councillor Daniel U. Muhuura was elected as Mayor and Chairperson of Arandis Town Council at a Council meeting held on 01 December 2010 at the Council chambers.
Councillor Bella Kavendjii was elected as Deputy Mayor and vice chairperson of the Council; and Councillor Lucia Erastus was elected as the Chairperson of the Management Committee.
The other members of the Management Committee are Solomon Manga and Magdalena Goliath. Rudolfine Geises and Daniel Tsaneb are the other Council members. 
In his acceptance speech, Muhuura promised to continue serving the Arandis community to the best of his abilities. He encouraged his newly elected team to commit themselves to achieve the Vision of making Arandis an economically independent town. He added that they need to stand together to serve the community that has entrusted them with the development of the town. Muhuura urged his fellow Councillors to leave politics out of the chambers and to rather differ on issues regarding development.
5 of the Council member are Swapo members while 2 are from the UDF. The elections were conducted by Swakopmund Magistrate Tjatjara.
Pay 30% of your “DEMAREC” debt and Council will write off 70%
All the Arandis Customers with “Demarec” debt qualify to have 70% of your outstanding debt written off, once you pay 30% of the total debt outstanding as from 01 November 2010 until 31 December 2010.
Aims of the Bonanza
- To aid the residence of Arandis with debt reduction
- To strengthen the relationship with Arandis residents
- To reduce the debt on Council’s books
- To give Arandis residence ownership of the paid up properties
- To encourage home ownership
- To ensure that the community indulge in a DEBT FREE festive season
How do I participate?
Step 1 (Registration)
Make an appointment with the Financial Services Manager Mr. Cecil Barends to register to participate in the project.
Step 2 (Agreement)
Sign an agreement with Ms. Tjiramba as to how you will pay off the 30% over the two month period (Nov – Dec 2010)
Step 3 (Proof of Payment)
Honor your payment agreement and make sure the agreed total amount of 30% is paid up during Nov—Dec 2010.
Step 4 Debt FREE Christmas Bonanza….!
Arandis Town Council will WRITE OFF the 70% after the agreement has been honored FULLY.
What will happen if I do not participate?
The Council will have no other alternative but to carry the “DEMAREC” debt over to the Current account, levy interest and institute its Credit Control Policy.
Contact Persons
Ms. Geraldine Tjiramba
Assistant Accountant (064) 512 423
Ms. Magdalena Kakero
Accountant (064) 512 422
Mr. Cecil Barends
Finance Manager (064) 512 402
It is my honor and privilege to welcome you all to Arandis, my beautiful semi-coastal town. Today Arandis has taken a big step toward advancement through the launching of our own website.
Arandis is a town with vast opportunities and by searching through our site you will be taken on a virtual visit and get to know the town. You will be able to see what we have in place and what we are planning for the future of the town. We are offering a variety of services to residents, tourists and investors.
If you are interested in providing these services, just click and make contact with the relevant official and learn more on what we can offer you. If you would like to visit our beautiful town, please feel free to come for a visit. Enjoy your tour.
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