AFRILEX

8th International Conference
First Circular

10 December 2002

 

 

Dear Member,

 

You are cordially invited to attend the 8th International Conference of the African Association for Lexicography which will be held in Windhoek, Namibia.

 

In this circular:

·   Information on Conference Date, Venue and Registration

·   Call for Papers

·   Information on Accommodation and Related Events

·   Payment of Membership Fees (only in the personalised hardcopy version)

 

CONFERENCE DATE AND VENUE

Date: 7-9 July 2003

Venue: University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia

 

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Ulrich Heid – Germany

Rufus Gouws – South Africa

Gwyneth Fox – United Kingdom

 

ADVANCE REGISTRATION (before 7 June 2003)

Members: R500

Non-members: R550

 

The registration fee includes the Conference folder, the Conference Abstracts booklet, lunches, as well as tea and refreshments in the mornings and afternoons on 7-9 July.

 

LATE REGISTRATION

At Conference Venue from 08:00 onwards: R600

 

The exchange rate between the South African Rand and the Namibian $ is 1:1 and both currencies are accepted in Namibia. Thus all fees indicated in Rand can also be interpreted as Namibian $ and vice-versa.

 

CONFERENCE DINNER

8 July 2003

Windhoek Country Club Resort

R120 per person

 

CONFERENCE ORGANISATION

Direct all correspondence to the Local Conference Organiser, Mr. H.L. Beyer, Dept. of Germanic & Romance Languages, University of Namibia, Private Bag 13301, Windhoek, Namibia. Tel.: (+264 61) 206 3850 // fax: (+264 61) 206 3863 // e-mail: hbeyer@unam.na

 

CALL FOR PAPERS

 

PC PowerPoint presentation facilities will be available. As a backup, presenters will be asked to e-mail their slide show ahead of the Conference to Mr. H.L. Beyer (e-mail: hbeyer@unam.na).

 

ACCOMMODATION

Please arrange your accommodation directly with one of the following hotels. It is advisable to book well in advance.

 

TOP RANGE (Part 1)

 

Name of establishment

Windhoek Country Club Resort & Casino

Kalahari Sands Hotel & Casino

 

Star rating

****

****

 

Contact person

Gaynor Dowie

Tony Baucher

 

Telephone

+264 61 2055750

+264 61 2800000

 

Fax

+264 61 2055768

+264 61 259805

 

E-mail address

hrwccr@legacyhotels.co.za

ksands@sunint.co.za

 

Web page

http://www.legacyhotels.co.za

 

 

Physical address

Western bypass, Windhoek South

129 Independence Avenue, Windhoek

 

To UNAM

7km

10km

 

To city centre

7km

none

 

Shuttle service to and from city centre & cost

Yes, complimentary

Situated in city centre

 

Rooms

125

60

 

Single room tariff, per night

N$ 675, VAT & full English buffet breakfast included

N$ 650, breakfast included

 

Double room tariff, per night

N$ 930, VAT & full English buffet breakfast included

N$ 735, breakfast included

 

Additional offerings per room, included in tariff

TV (5 channels), Air conditioning, Minibar, Telephone, En-suite bathroom

TV, DSTV, Air conditioning, Telephone

 

Additional

24 hour room service, Golf-course, Hair-dresser, Reflexology studio, Restaurants, Bars, Tennis courts, Casino

 

 

 

TOP RANGE (Part 2)

Name of establishment

Safari Court Hotel

Hotel Safari

Star rating

****

***

Contact person

Dorethea Diaber

Dorethea Diaber

Telephone

+264 61 240240

+264 61 240240

Fax

+264 61 223017

+264 61 223017

E-mail address

safari@safarihotel.com.na

safari@safarihotel.com.na

Web page

http://www.safarihotel.com.na

http://www.safarihotel.com.na

Physical address

C/o Auas and Aviation roads, Windhoek

C/o Auas and Aviation roads, Windhoek

To UNAM

4km

4km

To city centre

4km

4km

Shuttle service to and from city centre & cost

Yes, free for hotel guests

Yes, free for hotel guests

Rooms

90

110

Single room tariff, per night

Between N$ 492 and N$ 580, including full buffet breakfast

Between N$ 378 and N$ 454, including full buffet breakfast

Double room tariff, per night

Between N$ 319 and N$ 389, including full buffet breakfast

Between N$ 239 and N$ 287, including full buffet breakfast

Additional offerings per room, included in tariff

Satellite TV, En-suite bathroom, Air conditioning, Telephone, Fridge, Mini bar on request, Laundry service, Tea/Coffee facilities

Satellite TV, En-suite bathroom, Air conditioning, Telephone, Fridge, Mini bar on request, Laundry service, Tea/Coffee facilities

Additional

Pool and garden, 3 restaurants and 2 bars

Pool and garden, 3 restaurants and 2 bars

 

MIDDLE RANGE (Part 1)

Name of establishment

Hotel Pension Christoph

Arebbusch Travel Lodge

Star rating

*

 

Contact person

Amanda Goldbeck

Amor Vermaak

Telephone

+264 61 240777

+264 61 252255

Fax

+264 61 248560

+264 61 251670

E-mail address

christoph@mweb.com.na

atl@mweb.com.na

Web page

http://www.natron.net/tour/christoph

 

Physical address

C/o Heinitzburg and Robert Mugabe Roads, Windhoek

1 Gholf street, Windhoek South

To UNAM

5km

10km

To city centre

800m

15 km

Shuttle service to and from city centre & cost

Yes, N$ 20 per trip

Yes, N$ 160 per day, maximum 16 persons

Rooms

5 twin rooms

50

Single room tariff, per night

N$ 300, including VAT & breakfast

N$ 290, VAT & breakfast included

Double room tariff, per night

N$ 414, including VAT & breakfast

N$ 395, VAT & breakfast included

Additional offerings per room, included in tariff

En-suite rooms, TV, DSTV, Roomsafe, Telephone, Minibar, Radio, Ceiling fan, High-speed kettle, Tea/Coffee, 2 single beds

TV (5 channels), Air conditioning, Mini fridge

Additional

 

Rooms are located in a natural area

 

MIDDLE RANGE (Part 2)

Name of establishment

Okanyeti Guest House

Ekundu Guesthouse

Star rating

 

 

Contact person

Anneke van Rensburg

Mrs. Rosi Stevenson

Telephone

+264 61 241073

+264 61 253440

Fax

+264 61 254579

+264 61 230729

E-mail address

okanyeti@iway.na

rosist@iafrica.com.na

Web page

 

http://members.africa-adventure.org/a/ekundu/

Physical address

18 Schopenhauerstreet, Academia

10 Johann Albrecht Street, Windhoek West

To UNAM

2km

5km

To city centre

5km

1.2 km

Shuttle service to and from city centre & cost

No

10 minute walk, also on main taxi routes (about N$5)

Rooms

16

8

Single room tariff, per night

N$ 250, breakfast included, VAT excluded

N$ 220, VAT & breakfast included

Double room tariff, per night

N$ 380, breakfast included, VAT excluded

N$ 320, VAT & breakfast included

Additional offerings per room, included in tariff

TV (5 channels), Roof fan, Telephone, Tea/Coffee facilities, Swimming pool

TV with M-Net & Supersport, Refrigirator, Fan, Writing desk, Kettle, Tea/Coffee

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