WINNING NUMBERSNEWS BUSINESS SPORT 6 2652291 66 11 2656311 66MONICA HOUSING JOHANNES 6 2638393 66TALKS AND UTILITIES DEFIES 1 2630322 66STRAIGHT UP RATES THE ODDS 6 2641041 66 P 03 P 08 P 16 REMINDER THESE 5 NUMBERS APPEARED IN LAST WEEK’S INFORMANTÉ. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER.www.informante.web.na • 061-275 4700 Find us on Your Community NEWSPAPER • 21 September - 27 September 2017 • Edition # 599Angolan pirates NANNY FROM HELLAppalling footage shows childminder assaulting babyfishing illegally WINDHOEK - The mother of the nine-month-old baby girl that was viciously assaulted by her nanny on camera Niel Terblanche says she is slowly working towards rebuilding her daughter’s trust and confidence.WALVIS BAY - Thousands of people Marthina K. Mutangaworking in the Namibian fishing industryare facing the bleak future of unemploy- Annemarie Theron told Informanté ROAD TO RECOVERY: The Theron family. (Insert: A screenshot showing the nanny abusing Laila) Photo contributedment due to below-average catches of espe- that her daughter, Laila, still hascially pelagic species like horse mackerel nightmares about the assault she postponed to 2 October to allow for there are good ones and bad ones. in the Otjozondjupa Region, War-and pilchard. endured at the hand of her nanny of further police investigations. I would like to warn mothers and rant Officer Maureen Mbeha has four months, Nicoline Hoëses. parents out there that if you get the advised parents to properly screen Adding to that is the illegal fishing by not “We are trying to be strong for hint that something is not okay with childminders.only Angolan vessels in the north, but also In a short visual recording that Laila during this difficult time. Lai- your child, investigate and be alert.giant fishing trailers and factory ships from has since gone viral globally and la is doing fine and slowly getting I posted that video on Facebook to “You must try and employ oldercountries such as Russia, China and North was viewed over 100 000 times back to normalcy,” Theron said. alert other parents. We think these and mature women, especially thoseKorea operating close to or inside the coun- on Informanté’s Facebook page in things only happen in other coun- who are mothers themselves, whotry’s fishing grounds. a matter of hours, the 31-year-old Despite the traumatising incident, tries, but they are happening right have experience taking care of chil- mother caught Hoëses violently Theron said she has not completely in our houses under our noses,” said dren. People must always profile The low catches, combined with this assaulting her daughter by flinging ruled out employing another nanny Theron. Spokesperson of the police these people when hiring them,”fact, already saw the retrenchment of 1 200 her into her cot face down. for Laila in the future. said Mbeha.workers from one fishing company, with2 000 more from other factories in Walvis The nanny then leaves the room “Not all nannies are the same,Bay and Lüderitz now facing the same fate with a crying Laila, and returns aas different labour unions are locked in short while later, picks up the babyseverance negotiations with the industry. by her feet and walks away with herIt is a well-known fact that thousands of while swinging her by her ankles.tonnes of fish are being stolen out of Na-mibian waters by licensed foreign-flagged “We are giving Laila more lovevessels operating from Angolan ports. now and we have even gotten rid ofBecause of this, Namibian companies are her cot as it holds bad memories forlosing revenue as the international market her. She is still traumatised so muchis being flooded with horse mackerel, so that when I try to take her clothestherefore forcing the price down. Namibian off for a bath, she gets startled andproducers are then forced to sell fish cheap- starts crying,” said Theron. She saider. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of she has also moved Laila out of herFisheries and Marine Resources, Moses nursery in the meantime and hasMaurihungirire, said that Namibian author- moved things around in the houseities can’t do much to stop the piracy in so that Laila does not associate thethe country’s fishing grounds. He said the place with bad memories.pirates operate in darkness and use moderndetection technology to thwart coun- Theron, who is a reservations andter-operations by Namibian patrol vessels. marketing manager at a lodge, said“Unfortunately, the ministry of fisheries she installed a hidden camera in herhas not been able to stop the culprits, or to house after she and her husband,successfully arrest any of the illegal vessels Johan, noticed suspicious bruisesas the task is not easy. One could say the on their child’s neck and shoul-authorities are at war with these illegal fish- ders. “My husband was havingers, and they need all the assistance we can mixed feelings about the nanny andgive them in terms of social and political cautioned me to pay closer attentionsupport to bring the culprits to book,” he to the nanny and her activities,”said. “The government is doing everything recalled Theron.in its power to arrest the suspected illegal,unreported and unregulated fishing vessels What she found went beyondalong our northern border. We are also anything she could have imaginedintensifying both sea and air surveillance,” happening to her daughter while inMaurihungirire said. the care of someone she trusted to protect her. Hoëses, 38, on Tuesday The PS said that the Angolan authorities appeared at the Outjo Magistrate’shave already been approached to verify Court for attempted murder, assaultthe piracy and if confirmed the joint patrol with intent to do grievous bodilyagreement between the two countries harm and ill-treatment of a minorwould be called into effect. and was denied bail. Her case was 9.N$ 99 Big Bite 2 37N$ 90 Mag pie assorted 2 BIGGER Pieces of Chicken & MORE Chips 21/09/2017 - 24/09/2017 4.N$ 99 330ml CokeWEEKEND VALUE! Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES Ts&Cs apply. While stocks last.
2 NEWS 21 September - 27 September 2017 Have a story you want to ‘GHOST TEACHERS’Scamtookplaceovertwoyears Murdershare? Or book an advert with STOLE N$10MIL case in our marketing department? KATIMA MULILO-Teachers and payroll officials in the Zambezi Region defrauded unearthed the fraud. bureaucratic the Ministry of Education to the tune of N$10 million with small amounts of extra The accused teach- limbo Contact money being paid in to teachers’ accounts as salaries. Numbers ers were granted bail Niel Terblanche Staff Reporter of N$30 000 each as Editors was suggested by the Three months after the five Nineteen teachers and PHANTOM STAFF: Some of the accused teachers at the magistrate’s court. state prosecutor George men accused of murdering Nghidipo Nangolo two senior ac- Photo contributed Matali, but was finally well-known pleasure boat countants from differ- reduced to N$20 000 skipper Hans Jörg Möller Editor-In-Chief ent schools who were Prevention of Organised regional commander Julia of two years until a by Magistrate Nomusa pleaded not guilty on all Tel: 061 275 4726 nabbed by the Anti-Cor- Crime Act. Sibanda. The accused charges levelled against them, Email: [email protected] ruption Commission Sakuwa said the scam routine check by the min- accountants were denied the Prosecutor-General still has (ACC) at Katima Mulilo, Acting Zambezi police bail because one resigned not made a decision on where Merja Iileka Zambezi Region on took place over a period istry’s finance department and one absconded from the case should continue. Monday and Tuesday their official duties while News Editor made their first brief investigations by the During their latest appear- Tel: 061 275 4719 appearance before the ACC were underway. ance in the Walvis Bay Magis- Email: [email protected] Katima Mulilo district trate’s Court, Magistrate John court magistrate Nomusa Sibanda warned Sindano said he will not allow Reporters Sibanda on Wednesday, accused persons who another postponement of the 20 September. They face were granted bail not to case against Gotlieb Panduleni, Eba Kandovazu charges of fraud, and interfere with investiga- David Tashiya, David Shek- contraventions of the tions and approach salary undja, Elly Ndapuka Hinaivali News Reporter offices. and Malakia Shiweda. Tel: 061 275 4724 The case was remand- When they appeared in June Aili Iilonga ed to 4 December for the magistrate said that after further investigations. the accused persons entered News Reporter their plea the case has to be Tel: 061 275 4723 Officials attempt to bribe auditor heard in a higher court. Murder cases can only be heard in a Marthina Mutanga Eba Kandovazu suspects, with the State charges on corruptly using from his position in has she ever undergone a Regional Court or the High alleging that the duo their office for personal December, and Nande re- disciplinary hearing when Court of Namibia in front of a Multimedia Journalist WINDHOEK-The formal offered N$ 400 000 to gain, in that they misap- signed two weeks prior to she was employed at the judge. The Prosecutor-General Tel: 061 275 4717 bail application for the the auditor in charge to propriated N$5 million her arrest. Haseb is said commission. must decide to which higher two former sports com- tamper with evidence. last year, initially aimed to have instructed Nande court the case must be trans- Zorena Jantze mission officials in the at funding different sport to cash the cheques and Haseb further denied ferred and has not done so in Windhoek Magistrate’s The duo, Acting Chief codes in the country. he would sometimes that he signed off the the three months since June. Business & Court on Wednesday Administrator, Walter accompany her. alleged 26 dubious Entertainment Reporter took a bitter turn for the Haseb, 46, and Devel- Haseb and Nande were cheques that emanated to For the past two appearances opment Officer, Yvonne arrested in July. The for- At the start of the bail the missing millions. He the matter became bogged Tel: 061 275 4721 Nande, 35, each face mer reportedly resigned application, Haseb ada- could not say whether or down because the accused mantly denied receiving not the signature on them persons did not have legal Gabriela Tjiroze ESSENTIAL The right medication money from Nande upon was indeed his or not. representation when they were PHARMACY at the right time her returns from the bank, supposed to enter their plea. Sports Reporter despite the State’s persis- “It appears that I have During June, the case had to be Tel: 061 275 4722 HEALTH tent allegations that the cashed these cheques. stood down for almost a day in duo split the funds. The ID copy is mine and order to have a legal repre- Maria David Tel: 061 255 432 - Fax: 061 255 913 the signature appears sentative present while they Prosecutor Andreas Jo- to be mine but I am not entered a not guilty plea. Northern Reporter C/O Grimm and Goethe Streets seph put it to Haseb that in a position to say that Tel: 065 233 300 near to OK Foods upon discovering that the I cashed them out. My Sindano then ordered the auditor from the Sports assumptions are that the State prosecutor, Tresia Niel Terblanché Opening hours: Ministry discovered the money is always received Hafeni, to expedite the pro- Monday to Fryday: dodgy transfers that the by the different sport ceedings with regards to the Coastal Reporter suspected fraudsters had codes until such a time Prosecutor-General’s decision Tel: 064 212 000 08h30 to 17h00 committed, he instructed that they complain, which to which higher court the Saturday: Nande to bribe him to was never the case. I matter will be transferred. Marketers repress and destroy evi- have always instructed 09h00 to 10h30 dence against them. Nande to ensure that The case was then postponed Tersia Bindeman the funds are paid out,” until 24 October. The accused Free delivery in the Government Nande’s lawyer, Kadh- Haseb noted. persons are being held in the COO Media Sales Office Park(G.O.P) Area. ila Amoomo vigorously Windhoek Central Prison Tel: 061 412 521 denied the allegations Vetu Uanivi represents while awaiting trial and were Portuguese speaking staff. against his client, citing Haseb and the bail appli- remanded in custody. 081 142 9123 that she never contact- cation continues before [email protected] ed the auditors for any Magistrate Vanessa As in the past, the community reason whatsoever, nor Stanley. of Walvis Bay is still strong in Riaan Steyn their resolve to see that the five men accused of the murder of Sales & Admin Manager Moller stay behind bars without Tel: 061 2754716 the option of bail. 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21 September - 27 September 2017 NEWS 3MONICA TALKS STRAIGHTGeingossteady ontransparencyandaccountabilityWINDHOEK –Unsubstantiated claims hinting to the immediate family of First Lady Monica Geingos travelling to the United States of America using stateresources were promptly put to bed. Staff Reporter investigative journalism, it would DIGNITY: Monica Geingos. States using state funds. “I just heard they were afraid to investigate becuae be now as social media has become Photo contributed that your family is there with you “they don’t want to bite the hand thatGeingos, who is currently New York the crime scene for the production of including your parents. Was this also signs their salary cheques”.for the 72nd session of the United weaponised lies. I appreciate the fact privately funded, flights included,”Nations General Assembly with her that the journalists who reached out Tibinyane directly asked Geingos on “I find legal discomfort in beinghusband, President Hage Geingob, to me did so with the caution required Twitter. The First Lady replied that the placed in a situation where people cre-took time out of her busy schedule to when involving elderly parents and trip was privately funded and not state ate false allegations against my familylift the veil on allegations of abuse of children but the reality is that the funded, but this answer did not satisfy and I am then made and required tostate funds. source of their media queries, accord- Tibinyane as she insisted that Geingos prove that such allegations are un- ing to their own admission, was based should provide receipts as the travel. true,” Geingos yesterday said. In a three-page media statement on social media postings” she wrote.issued yesterday, 20 September, Gein- Geingos’ parents, in fact, never “I am of the view that in such cir-gos, expressed her disappointments Geingos was referring to social me- travelled to the United States with her cumstances no duty arises on my parton how mainstream media has heavily dia insinuations by former journalist and are still in Windhoek. to warrant the production of privatebecome reliant on unfiltered source of and Namibia’s current country direc- documents. I confirmed on twitternews through social media. Geingos tor for the Media Institute of Southern According to Tibinyane, a journalist that I have the receipts but the twitterencouraged traditional media to return Africa (MISA), Natasha Tibinyane, from Namibia Media Holdings in- record is there, which journalists haveto the core news values. “If there was that the First Lady had flown her formed her that they had known about access to, which proves I said I willa time we required professional and siblings and parents to the United Geingos’ siblings and parents being provide them if a factual basis exists in New York for some time, but that to do so” stressed the First Lady.Nam roads deadlier than cancer MTC’s ‘Sorry Gift’ snubbed Now for two days only? Apology not Maria David road users who do not want to adhere 100 000 population in Africa. Aili Iilonga accepted,” read one comment on so- to the rules of the roads. “Unsafe Namibia has set a target of 16ONHUNO- Road traffic accidents behaviour by road users includes WINDHOEK - A seemingly well- cial media. “Already cost me N$3,500have emerged as the fifth leading speeding, drink and driving, reck- out of 100 000 population by 2022 planned attempt by telecommunication for data used. Keep your freebie!,”cause of death in the country, trailing less and negligent, inconsideration through its fifth National Develop- giants MTC to award its customers read another comment. Replying tobehind HIV/AIDS, diarrhea, pulmo- driving, overtaking, unroadworthy ment Plan (NDP5). Amakali added 300megabytes of data bundles as an the customer’s complaints, Corporatenary tuberculosis and pneumonia. vehicles, poor visibility, ignorance that most crashes occurred in the apology for previous inconveniences Communications Practitioner at MTC, of road signs and road marks. Every Khomas Region (39%) and Erongo has not been well received publically. John Ekongo said that the 300mb This means that Namibians are road user is expected to use the road (12%). This is set to occur weekends should not be seen in a negative man-more likely to dies in road-related safely and comply with road traffic with 53% highest risk period of trav- Following a press briefing by MTC ner but rather as MTC’S uncondi-death, than from leading causes laws for safety of people,” said Nu- el. A record of collisions amounts to announcing the data bundle to its loyal tional love to the customers. “Theof deaths globally such as heart uyamba. Eva Amakali, a representa- 28%, followed by pedestrian related customers, valid until Friday, scores of 300mb is an appreciation from MTCdiseases, stroke, pulmonary diseases, tive from MVA, cautioned road users crashes of 22% throughout the coun- disgruntled customers took to social acknowledging that our recent systemlung cancer and diabetes. The road to be alert at all times, and make sure try. The Head of Communications media to reject the attempt to appeas- enhancements affect our customers.Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA) that the vehicle owners take care of of National Road Safety Council, ing them. The customers complainedsaid the high rate of road crashes is their cars to ensure that accidents are Ambrosius Tierspoor said road safety that not only was the data bundle too This free offer is additional to thedraining the fund badly as it contin- minimised in the country. is everybody’s business. little, but that the validity period was refunds that we have affected to overues to fork out about N$200 million 335 000 customers,” he said.annually in pay-outs to the road She said that 34 people out of a He added that people need educa- deliberately made shorter. “Why 48victims. population of 100 000 were killed in tion on the road traffic rules and MTC announced that their data 2016, with an average of 26 out of regulation in order to save the lives Namibia continues to hang to its of others. hours only? Why not 7 days? My data charges were ranked as the lowest indull record as the country with mostroad fatalities and accidents recorded was supposed to last seven days and Africa and the cheapest in sub-Saha-in the world, despite the country hav-ing highly-rated road infrastructure. they depleted it within a day. ran African. In 2014, the World Health Organis- Newborn hidden in suitcasetion (WHO) ranked Namibia as the Staff Reporter Katjiua. Kajiua said that the suspectcountry with the most road-related WORRISOME: community of Ohangwena attended the one day mini road safety was identified as 16-year-old Johannadeaths per annum, worse than any conference. Photo: Maria David ONGWEDIVA- A corpse of a new- Tuwilika Nangula from Epembe-Lon-other African country. born baby boy was on Tuesday found ga village. “The suspect was arrested wrapped in a plastic bag in a suitcase and was taken to Omuthiya hospital In the Ohangwena Region alone, at Opembelonga village, Omuntele for medical treatment,” added Katjiua.between April and August, a total of area. Crime Investigation Coordinator285 road accidents were reported, for Oshikoto Region, Naomi Katjiua, She noted that a post mortem willwith 97 injuries and 18 fatalities. said a young mother allegedly gave be conducted to determine if the baby birth and first wrapped her baby in a was born alive. The statistics report on road safety plastic bag before hiding the plasticcrashes happening in Ohangwena for bag in a suitcase under her bed in her Also on Tuesday, at about 13h00 at2015/16 shows that 513 accidents sleeping hut. The mother allegedly One Nation Location in Wanaheda,were reported, with 23 fatalities and then left for school the next morning Windhoek, a 34-year-old woman was272 injuries and 538 vehicles in- like nothing had happened. The body arrested for allegedly murdering andvolved. Police chief of the Ohangwe- was eventually discovered by the burying her baby. It is alleged that thena Region, Chief Inspector Selestina suspect’s grandmother. “The guardian suspect gave birth during FebruaryNuuyamba said the road crashes are went into suspect’s hut at about 10h00 2017 in a toilet at Shandumbala loca-caused by the ignorance of many and saw blood all over the room and tion, killed the baby and then buried notified the police at 12h00,” said the body in her room. The incident was reported to the police by the baby’s father. Police investigations continue. KHOMASDAL MOTOR SPARES DEALERS AND IMPORTERS OF NEW AND USED MOTOR SPARES AND ACCESSORIES...we keep you rolling Cor Ranonkel & Swartz Rd. 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4 NEWS 21 September - 27 September 2017WERNHIL MARKET FEESVendorsshouldbegrateful-CoWEXCLUDE VENDORSWINDHOEK - Local vendors currently operating under theWernhil bridge expressed disappointment in the City ofWindhoek’s announcement of the rental fee structure forthe soon-to-open Wernhil flea market. Aili Iilonga “On a good business day I make DISCONTENT: Wernhil flea market opens soon. Photo: Aili Iilonga about N$100 to N$250, so in the end IThe Wernhil flea market, which is a might make a profit of about N$1 000 made, CoW spokesperson, Lydia come with cost responsibility and in Amutenya added that the creation joint venture of Wernhil Park and to N$1 500 but that is very little as I Amutenya said the vendors should this regards, the City of Windhoek has of informal markets has proven to beCity of Windhoek (CoW), is described still have to take out taxi fare for the be grateful for the gesture by the two to maintain the market, and thus the socio-economic viable projects throughby local vendors to be pricey and month, buy goods and help my family entities and not point fingers. need to contribute that amount,” she employment creation and income gen-unaffordable for many who consider to survive, including my unemployed said. eration stimulating the economy.the rental fee structure too high in the husband,” she said. “Unfortunately all developmentscurrent economic climate. They alsocomplain about not being consulted Another vendor said that, “Businessin the drafting process of the fee is very hard. People do not want tostructure. buy so one ends up going with all the food back home, which you have to Kaino Nghifilwa, a vendor under either try to sell there or make a planthe Wernhil Bridge, said that although because tomorrow nobody would wantthe newly-constructed market will be to come buy yesterday’s food. Priceshygienic and up to standard, the rental in the shops are increasing and nowfee is out of her range, leaving her this market will open soon and wewith nothing to survive on from what have to pay rent that cost so much? Itshe makes in a month. is really too much,” noted the woman. In responding to the complaintsConservancy to generate Drug dealers bustedN$1.4mil from trophy hunting all over Erongo Region Niel Terblanche estimated at N$12 175. The third suspect was found inEba Kandovazu possession of cocaine, cannabis WALVISBAY - Members of the Na- and Mandrax. The total value of theCHINCHIMA - The Bamunu conserv- mibian Police in the Erongo Region drugs is estimated at N$7 950.ancy management team in the Zambe-zi Region stated that they will generate confiscated small amounts of Man- The focus of the drug-busting op-N$1.4 million from trophy hunting byDecember. The money will contribute drax and dagga during successful eration shifted to Swakopmund a dayto the purchasing of additional tractorsin the villages. operations in two separate towns. later and netted two more suspected The secretary of the conservancy, Five suspects were arrested for drug dealers.Austin Muyambe, said that a partner-ship between a professional hunter possession and dealingfrom a local wildlife safari and thecommunity has been entered into for a in drugs. Three of theperiod of six years. suspects were arrested in The hunter, he said is mandated tobring clients from different countries Usakos and two in Swa-who will pay about USD23 000 forhunting an elephant and N$80 000 for kopmund.a buffalo. He stated that the environ-ment ministry has allocated hunt- According to the deputying quotas for 2017 to 2019 whichconstitutes for the hunting of three el- commissioner of the Eron-ephants, 12 buffalos, three hippos, 10zebras, two kudus and one crocodile. go police, Chief Inspec- “Last year, the conservancy gener- tor Erastus Iikuyu, threeated N$817 000 which we used to buysix electricity transformers for the five suspects were arrested invillages within our conservancy. Wealso bought a tractor. Over the years, different houses on Fridaythe money we made has not beenenough for distribution to every house- evening in Usakos.hold, hence the implementation ofprojects such as these, to suit the entire Police found nine Mandrax tablets and 130 ON THE UP: Bamumu Game guard Sililo Sililo, Vice Secretary Anna Kamwi, Secre- grams of cannabis at the CLAMPDOWN: Some of the drugs members of first suspect’s house in the the Namibian Police confiscated during suc- tary Austin Muyambe. Photo: Eba Kandovazu Hakhaseb neighbourhood cessful operations against the proliferation of of Usakos. The suspect community,” Muyambe added. ancy is home to about 500 elephants already appeared on these drugs. Photo: Niel Terblanche Muyambe said that 10 game guards and over 3 000 buffalos. charges in the Usakos Magistrate’s Two suspects were arrested on are deployed in different areas of the The Ministry of Environment spokes- conservancy to control animal water person, Romeo Muyunda said there is Court. Saturday in Mondesa for possession accessibility and suspicious poaching currently no concession holder in the activities. Since the inception of the conservancy. He said that the current The second suspect, a 30-year-old of cannabis with a street value of conservancy in 2011, management has 83 conservancies in the country are part been seeking for investment opportu- of the ministry’s wildlife and natural also resident in Hakhaseb, was ar- N$8 000. These suspects also ap- nities to establish lodges. The conserv- resources protection agenda. rested the same evening with crack peared on charges of possession and cocaine, Mandrax tablets and can- dealing in drugs in the Swakopmund nabis. The street value of the drugs is Magistrate’s Court. 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21 September - 27 September 2017 NEWS 5 Squatters up for eviction againMENTAL HEALTHSERVICES LAGGINGWINDHOEK- Mental health promotion and the service in Namibia in response high standard of mental healthprovision of services are lagging far behind in com- to the guiding principles of eq- and wellbeing in the popula-parison with other levels of health care delivery uity, accessibility affordability, tion of Namibia, and to reducein our country said the Deputy Minister of Health community involvement and stigma against people withand Social Services Juliet Kavetuna at the official participation through the Pri- mental disorders.opening of the Bel Esprit Mental Health Clinic. mary Health Care approach,” stated Kavetuna. Kavetuna said the develop- Marthina K Mutanga network of health services ment of these facilities, half- ISOLATED: Photo for illustrative purpose. Photo contributed offered. Statistics of psychiatric way houses, day-care centresWith recent evidence of outpatients and inpatients and sheltered workshops to the significant and grow- Kavetuna noted need that treated countrywide in public provide for rehabilitationing burden of mental disorders management of mental health and mission health facilities, and after care of psychiatricand World Health Organisation problems involves a multi- indicate that there is a marked patients in the community arerecommendation to address disciplinary approach support increase in referrals to the only also proposed.mental health as a major pub- by all relevant ministries, two existing referral mentallic health issue, mental health civil society, non-government health centres in Windhoek The road map also takesservices need to be strength- organisations and private and Central Hospital and Oshakati into account the participatedened and intergrated into the traditional sectors. Hospital. staff and expertise needed to support these facilities and “Over the years, Namibia has In addition to all other as- therefore in-service and formal extensively restricted the health pects of health services deliv- training of mental health pro- ery, the goal of the ministry is fessionals needs to be carried to promote and maintaining a out countrywide.Bwabwata National Park first advisory committee week officially launched an advisory The committee consists of members terment of regional communities. neighbouring communities,” Nambahu Eba Kandovazu committee of Bwabwata National Park. from the ministries of defence, health, The Deputy Director of North-East stated. education, environment, travel andDIVUNDU-With the prevailing cases The advisory committee consists of tourism sectors and community con- regions, Apolonius Kanyinga, was ap- He further maintained that theof human-wildlife conflicts in the North 20 members. servancies around the park. Nambahu pointed chairperson of the committee. members are required to advise the lineEastern regions, home to a vast and said that the members will be respon- minister about approaches on zona-diverse population of different animal Bwabwata is currently the only park sible for continuous recommendations “This committee will ensure that tion and benefits to communities andspecies living in the midst of people, in the country with an advisory com- and advise to the ministry. He said that regional authorities are informed on promote cross-border cooperation withthe Deputy Minister of Environment mittee, aimed at promoting and provid- the committee is expected to liaise with economic development and the integra- Angola, Botswana and Zambia.and Tourism, Tommy Nambahu last ing on-the-ground-information about other ministries to coordinate the bet- tion of key elements of park manage- the needs of communities living in and ment. They will advocate for a stronger The park has a size of 6 274 square around the park. relationship between stakeholders and kilometers. HIGH AND DRY: The whale that was beached. Photo: Contributed VACANCYSolitary humpback The following vacancy has become available at Dundeewhale dies at Solitude Precious Metals Tsumeb. Niel Terblanche “The place where the whale came the sand where it had beached. THE POSITION: CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR – MECHANICAL (ONE YEAR CONTRACT) out is also very unusual because The weight of the animal on solidWALVISBAY - Volunteers at the there is a rock reef just off the beach ground may have caused organ ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:Namibia n Dolphin Project have got- at the site. One would think that failure and death. The incumbent will report to the Director Operations Project Support and be accountable for:ten involved in the investigation into such a big animal would come out of • Supervising Structural, Mechanical and Piping (SMP) contractors to ensure,the death of a humpback whale on the water at a place where there are Humpback whales migrate alongthe beach just south of Henties Bay. no rocks,” said the resident. the Namibian coastline between accuracy of the contractor’s set-outs and lay outs. Quality Assurance and Quality their feeding grounds in the Control (QA/QC). Residents of the popular holiday Residents described the animal Antarctic and breeding grounds • Co-coordinating all SMP construction activities, with contractors to ensure a smoothtown gathered around the beached as not yet fully mature and about off West Africa farther north. flow of construction.whale and started speculating as to ten metres long. Some speculated Although one of the most studied • Ensuring contractors stay within the scope of work packages, schedules and allwhat might have led to the animal that it might still have been alive whale species, thanks to their activities are aligned with the construction program.swimming onto the shore close to when it beached and others wanted global distribution, ease of identifi- • Supervising the assigned SMP construction work packages.Solitude. to fetch fire arms to put it out its cation and fascinating songs, there • Overseeing all contractor and sub-contractor personnel activities. misery. is still much that is not yet known • Ensuring projects comply with company policies, procedures and rules as According to one of the residents, about humpbacks. applicable to the project.the sea was not particularly rough The cause of death, according to • Ensuring projects comply with company Health, Safety and Environment policies.or unusually high last Sunday night representatives of the Namibian There have been several sightings • Ensuring projects comply with quality, human resources, statutory requirementswhen the animal landed on the Dolphin Project, was the pressure of humpbacks off the central coast and all project department standards and procedures.beach. of the whale’s heavy soft body over the past few weeks as the crea- • Reinforcing continual safety vigilance and awareness of all subordinates and on its internal organs as it lay on tures return to the Antarctic. contractors to ensure, all work is performed with the highest safety standards. • Assisting with weekly and monthly progress report preparations. • Ensuring all activities are planned and coordinated closely with all departments to ensure work is carried out in a safe, environmentally responsible and efficient manner. • Ensuring all training requirements are identified and implemented. • Attending weekly site meetings, as well as other planned or unplanned meetings and management discussions. • Ensuring projects comply with client requirements. • Performing related duties as assigned by the Director Operations Project Support. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • Engineering trade qualification with 10 years working experience in the construction, processing or mining industries. • Five years working experience in project construction. • A proven track record of successfully supervising contractors. • Computer literacy, MS Projects, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite will be advantageous. • Project administration skills. • Knowledge and experience in design, construction, operation and maintenance of facilities at smelting or concentrating operations. • Knowledge and experience working on large construction projects in a smelting, processing or industrial setting. All applications meeting minimum requirements must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and ID documents, which are non-returnable. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please forward applications to: The Human Resources Department Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb P.O. Box 936, Tsumeb Or Fax: 088 652 4436 Or Email: [email protected] CLOSING DATE: 06 October 2017 Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb is an Equal Opportunity Employer
6 EDITORIAL 21 September - 27 September 2017 RETRO SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOTrade fairs short oflocal innovations arepointlessIndustrial, trade and traditional expositions are now of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Rohingya Muslims stand in the rain at a sodden refugee camp. Photograph: Cathal Mcnaughtonthe business culture in a country that urgently needsnew innovations in technology and service delivery as PIC OF THE DAYpart of the overall economic development. THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDEN Livestock shows might have been more successfulthan any other industrial trade shows as farmers are THE GRAND FINALE OF CASSINIconstantly improving their breeding stock and intro- On Friday, 15 September 2017, at 11:55:46 Saturn’s A ring to compare its ice with those peratures in Saturn’s southern pole, whileducing new genetics, which ultimately improves meat UTC, the Grand Finale ended. The space- of its moons. During the eleventh orbit, the the VIMS stares at the southern auroras toproducts for high-end markets. It’s common knowl- craft Cassini entered and crashed into UVIS studies the edge of the atmosphere – produce a mosaic. During the twentieth or-edge that fresh products are slowly becoming a luxury, the atmosphere of the gas giant Saturn, airglow, auroras and hydrocarbons – while bit, the CIRS maps the northern hemisphereout of reach of the ordinary person, but there’s been and signal was lost. This was the final of the CIRS maps the temperature of the north to study temperatures in the troposphere,very little innovations to improve the archaic animal 22 orbits, its ‘Grand Finale,’ as it entered polar vortex and the VIMS captures a movie while the VIMS maps the equatorial re-husbandry and subsistence farming techniques on a the atmosphere about 10 degrees north of the southern polar vortex. In the twelfth gions. The RADAR studies the atmospheregrand scale. Trade fairs could be the perfect venues to of Saturn’s equator at a speed of over orbit, the UVIS studies small scale struc- in active mode, while the INMS performsencourage research in new methods and techniques. 120 000 km/h. For 13 years, Cassini has tures in the rings, and in the thirteenth orbit, a second direct sampling of the upper at- been sending back its remarkable readings the CIRS observes the A ring to determine mosphere. In the twenty-first orbit, both Ideally, companies and individuals alike, will go to and photographs of Saturn and its moons, its composition and structure, while the ISS the VIMS and the CIRS work together totrade shows to show off their new products and ser- and now its mission was finally over. makes a high-resolution scan of the B and study Saturn’s atmosphere, while the INMSvices, while customers will buy, compare the quality, So what has happened over the last 4 C rings. By now, Cassini is within 50 000 made its third direct sampling as well.and learn about new technologies, crafts, designs and months during Cassini’s Grand Finale? km of the atmosphere, and the INMS sam- During the final, twenty-second orbit, thegadgets. Competitors will have the chance to see how In the first orbit, the Visible and Infrared ples the planet’s exosphere and ionosphere. CIRS and VIMS together focused to deter-others have advanced and pick up valuable insight as Mapping Spectrometer (VIMS) as well as On the fourteenth orbit, the RSS performs mine the amount of helium in the atmos-to how to assimilate new technology into their own the Composite Infraredproducts. Spectrometer (CIRS) pro- its last observations as Cassini skims the phere, while the INMS duced a movie of Saturn’s atmosphere, while feeling the gravita- performs its fourth direct The definition of local industrial expositions is very north polar region, in- tional pull of the rings, determining their sampling from the at-narrow, and needless to say, it needs to be overhauled cluding the planet’s hexa- mass very accurately, while the VIMS mosphere. The RADARfurther than just promotion. At the end of these shows, gon jet stream for a full observes Saturn’s southern hemisphere at was focused on studyingprizes are awarded to those with best decorated stands, rotation of the planet. The night. In the fifteenth orbit, the UVIS ob- the ammonia in the at-but no attention is paid to extra-ordinary innovations in second orbit provided the serves the auroral zones on both poles, mosphere, while the ISSany economic sphere or remarkable products with po- opportunity for the mag- while the Radio and Plasma Wave Science captured an iconic im-tential to save or improve lives. The current industrial netometer to make high- (RPWS) captures ‘whistlers’ produced by age of the rings as seenshows resembles a huge flea market with exhibitors intensity magnetic field the planet’s lightning. During the sixteenth looking outward fromselling products that are available anywhere, including observations of the planet orbits, both the UVIS and VIMS focus to Saturn. And so, the Cas-counterfeit products from all over the world. Fairs are for the first time ever. The produce high-resolution auroral images. sini-Huygens missionsslowly turning into ‘mass-party’ entertainment venues, Imaging Science Sub- The seventeenth orbit sees the ISS targeting that started on 15 Octo-where the young and the old prefer to indulge in all system (ISS) simultane- Saturn’s ring propeller features, and marks ber 1997 came to a close.sorts of anti-social behavior. ously observed its rings the start of the end for Cassini. Only five On 12 September, 2017, while the sun was hid- orbits remain – the final five that are low at 5h27 UTC, Cassini’s For an under-developed country like Namibia, trade den, allowing the obser- enough to start passing through the atmos- final plunge began. Dur-fairs should be platforms to promote innovations in all vations of faint ringlets. phere. During the eighteenth orbit, the CIRS ing its final days, dataspheres of the economy and should showcase advance- The third orbit provided observes the atmosphere’s edge to deter- from the CIRS and UVISment in consumer goods, agriculture, communication the opportunity to use mine temperatures at different altitudes. The were transmitted to Earthtechnology and other amazing products. Spectacular the Radio Science Sub- ISS observes the mysterious streaks in the C in real-time, seconds afterinnovations should be a requirement to automatically system (RSS) to perform gravity field ring, while the INMS performs the first ever each observation. By 15qualify for stands, and financiers should be ready to measurements to study the interior of Sat- direct sampling of Saturn’s atmosphere. September 2017, at 10h31, thrusters weretake them to another level. urn. The fourth has the ISS observe the Less than a month is now left for Cassini. activated to maintain altitude control for most prominent ring propellers, while the In the nineteenth orbit, CIRS observes tem- its final minute. Thereafter, Cassini started Since trade fairs are here to stay, their ultimate goal RSS ran a gravity experiment to study the to tumble into Saturn’s atmosphere, un-must be aimed at rewarding innovations, securing new planet’s gravitational field. The Cosmic able to maintain radio contact with Earth.technology and pitting manufacturers against each Dust Analyser (CDA) scooped up ring Its final signals were received, after the 84other to produce better and more affordable products. particles to determine their age. The fifth minute lightspeed delay of radio signals, at orbit continued the RSS and CDA experi- 11h55:46 by NASA’s Deep Space Network. The sluggish economy could be improved with ments, while the ISS and CIRS observed The total cost of the missions was a mereinventions that will in the end improve the quality of and mapped the planet’s atmosphere. US$3.9 billion over the 20 years, costinglife, generate revenue for businesses and advance the The sixth obit had the ISS takes pictures of about US$11 per American, US$1 per Eu-economy in general. Saturn’s rings, while the RADAR mapped ropean and US$3 per Italian, the mission’s the rings down to 100 meters per pixel. Dur- three main sponsors. A small price to pay EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER ing the seventh orbit, the CIRS made high- for the wealth of information brought back. resolution thermal scans of the rings while Cassini programme manager Earl Maize • The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of the RADAR continued its experiment. described the probe as a ‘superb machine’ our advertisers and the views aired in letters are not During the eight orbit, Saturn’s southern that ‘to the very end did everything we necessarily those of the newspaper. hemisphere was mapped. In the ninth or- asked.’ He continued, “Cassini has ended bit, the Ultraviolet Imaging Spectrograph its mission high over the clouds of Saturn. • Informanté publishes all advertisements in (UVIS) observes Saturn’s northern aurora, Thanks and farewell, faithful explorer.” good faith and cannot be held liable for any while the Ion and Neutral Mass Spectrom- Desmond P van Heerden, HonsBComm misrepresentation, losses or injury to any reader eter (INMS) measures the density and (Stell) is the Chief Analytics Officer of making use of the products or services advertised. composition of particles in the ring plane. Trustco Group Holdings Ltd. Previous arti- During the tenth orbit, the CIRS observes cles available online at http://toi.hopto.org/. • Newspaper registration: 06/01/119 He can be contacted at [email protected] • Printed by Word Press, Windhoek, Office +264 83 100 1000 • 260 000 copies distributed monthly to all major Namibian towns • Headquarters: Trustco House, 2 Keller Street, Windhoek, Namibia • Contact: Tel. 061 275 4102/8 Fax. 061 275 4090 Email. [email protected] • Electronic: www.informante.web.na
21 September - 27 September 2017 EDITORIAL 7NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND Flipside PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS CHRIS JACOBIEPROPOSED WATER SUPPLY PIPELINE TO OKANGUATI FROM OMAHAREMBA, KUNENE REGION, NAMIBIA Democracy of SteelEnvironmental Compliance Consultancy cc (ECC) to Okanguati from the Omaharemba Aquifer. THE infighting in government and Swapo structures is embarrassing,hereby gives notice to the public that an application for but it is not ringing alarm bells for growing national division, but ratheran Environmental Clearance Certificate in accordance Proposed Activity: Kunene Regional Council appoint- a testimonial for the steely resilience of a growing Namibian democraticwith the Environmental Management Act, 2007 will be ed Powerconsult CC to assess and design suitable culture coming of age.made as per the following: water supply solutions to Okangwati in the Kunene Re- gion, Namibia. The project will include the installation A weak democracy with a low level of leadership tolerance would notApplicant: Kunene Regional Council of 15km long, 160mm diameter belowground pipeline, be able to entertain or withstand the insults and suspicions that is the associated pumps, 33kv powerline and infrastructure lowest of personal and factional campaigns for government and theEnvironmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP): to supply water to the Okanguati settlement from the leadership influence of the ruling party.Environmental Compliance Consultancy cc (ECC) Omaharemba aquifer. The project will supply an esti- mated volume of 200-800 cubes of water per day. Whatever personal views there are about the Secretary-general ofProject: Kunene Regional Council sustainable water Swapo, Nangolo Mbumba, he must be admired for keeping a party andsupply pipeline and ancillary works including powerline Location: Kunene Regional, Namibia. See map below. a congress on track despite every possible onslaught from supposed comrades against him and his comrades and mostly from comrades.Application for Environmental Clearance Certifi- Public Participation Process: Environmental Compli-cate: In terms of the Environmental Management Act ance Consultancy is undertaking the required environ- It is likely that those who did not change with Namibia and the support(No 7 of 2007), Powerconsult CC on behalf of Kunene mental assessment and public participation process. To base of Swapo, nowadays also consisting of former opposition leadersRegional Council is required to submit an application for obtain further information and register as an interested and supporters, don’t see the democracy at play and, therefore, cannotEnvironmental Clearance to the Environmental Com- and affected party (I&AP) on the project database, appreciate it for the freedom it is, but fear it for competition thatmissioner of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism please submit your name, contact information and in- democracy and freedom bring.for the above-mentioned project. terest in the project, in writing to Environmental Compli- ance Consultancy: Just like common sense in a democracy, the democrats of moderationReview and Comment Period: The purpose of the will prevail always.comment period it to present the proposed project and Ms. J Mooneyto afford interested and affected parties (I&AP) an op- Environment Compliance Constancy The political uncertainty and lack of confidence in the judgement ofportunity to comment on the project to ensure that all PO Box 91193, Klein Windhoek the majority of Namibians are only amongst those that aspire for higherissues and concerns are captured and considered in Tel: + 264 816 53 1214 positions in the ruling party or appointments in government - forgettingthe assessment. The review and comment period is E-mail: [email protected] it is the prerogative of the President, Dr Hage Geingob, as was the caseeffective from 13th September 2017 – 5th October 2017. Website: www.accenvironmental.com with every previous president since the Founding Father, Dr Sam Nujoma, and his successor, Dr Hifikepunye Pohamba, to appoint consideringPublic Meeting: Environmental Compliance Consultan- various facts and realities that are not normally covered in traditional jobcy will hold a public meeting on 21st September 2017 at applications.14:00 in the Agricultural Extension Hall-Okanguati. There is no doubt and doubt should not be allowed to creep in aboutwww.letshego.com @LetshegoGroup LetshegoGroup the state of democracy in Namibia. Namibians don’t have to be insecure if political leaders and appointees feel and act insecure, because their LET’S SHARE IN independence genesis is the envy of the world in turmoil. 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We call this Ekwafo Letu — our support to you. happening elsewhere on the continent and only the most arrogant and selfish don’t consider this possibility. Visit your nearest Letshego access point today or call us on 061 321 6690-4 for more information. Leadership on regional, town and village level is already eroded and under siege of lost credibility, while an avalanche of unchecked social media platforms made facts a new commodity. Popular leaders are now seemingly afraid of their own shadow and try to avoid any attention lest they become targets of smear campaigns, camps or factions. It is painful to observe leaders in exile in their own parties and communities, because they cannot trust anybody or can call someone a friend. Factions and political competition are a constitutional obligation as any citizen can be mobilised and any association formed to influence government policy. To present differences of choice as a crime is the best reason to be rejected from any position of authority and responsibility. If Namibians are wrong they will be relieved, but they must be convinced. This is not the case when leaders gossip to find each other guilty and cast suspicion on each other and every action. They might be able to fool some of their comrades some of the time, while they search for a place that is left to plunge in their daggers of character assassination. It must only be the most ignorant or the most selfish that cannot see that the current campaigns are not even vaguely resembling democracy or comradeship. The recent development in South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Angola should be a warning to those that act as if they are accountable to no one. What Namibians should fear is that they might win the political party war, by losing the respect and dignity that people should have and others deserve. As it stands, Namibians are not witnessing a democratic competition, but a war of political survival and a war for influence. Namibians cannot help but to wonder what happened to the nice guys in Namibian politics. Unfortunately, with the Swapo congress still more than two months away, the nation must hold its breath because all signs are there that it will get worse before it gets better. The massive support that Swapo and Dr Geingob rallied in the elections raised the expectations of the supporters, but it also raised the bitterness of losers. Democracy is best suited for those that listen rather than speak. If it is true of Namibia it will be true for the ruling party and like every challenge, common sense will prevail and not those who scream the loudest, but those that hear the faintest of need and respond to Namibia and its people. In the end, Namibians will always decide.
8 BUSINESS 21 September - 27 September 2017BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review HOUSING ANDIncrease due to rental payments 13 September to 19 September2017 UTILITIES UP RATES NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE WINDHOEK – For this year’s month of August, the annual inflation rate for housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuel categories, shot up by 8.3% compared to the 8.0% TRUSTCO GROUP TUC/TTO 4.99 9.67% 616 2 880 recorded during the same period last year. HOLDINGS LIMITEDDOWN UP BIDVEST NAMIBIA LTD BVN 7.87 - - - Zorena Jantze NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 34.80 - 50 1 734 AGRA LTD AGR - 72 106 ORYX PROPERTIES LTD ORY 1.47 - NICTUS HOLDINGS - NAM NHL 20.65 - - - HOLDINGS LTD - - FNB NAMIBIA LTD FNB 1.89 CAPRICORN INVESTMENT CGP GROUP 46.70 (0.13%) 65 3 038 18.04 (0.33%) 20 356COMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE % NSX LOCAL 577 (0.10%)BRENT CRUDE OIL 55.14 1.60% NSX ALL SHARE (0.93%)GOLD 1 314.69 (1.35%) JSE TOP 40 1 134 PLATINUM 953.75 (3.67%) S&P 500 50 415 1.18% UK FTSE 100 2 507 0.41% This is according to the latestFOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % EURO STOXX 50 (1.69%) statistics released by the Namib- HANG SENG 7 275 0.53% ian Statics Agency (NSA) on theN$ PER US$ 13.32 2.41% 3 531 0.28% Consumer Price Index (CPI) forN$ PER £ 18.00 4.23% 28 051 August 2017.N$ PER € 15.95 2.50% Statistician-General at the NSA,The local market was reasonably 180.3c per share last year. The group Alex Shimuafeni, said that the in- August 2017). Shimuafeni further July (6.4%), namely at 4.2% inactive this week, with the NSX Local attributed this to equity accounted crease emanated from the increases noted that prices for bread and August, the costs for the operationindex down 0.1% at 576.7, and the losses from an associate, Heineken registered in the sub-group of rental cereals, as well as for vegetables, of transport equipment (mainlyNSX Overall Index down 0.93%, to South Africa, as a result of increased payment for dwelling which rose continued to contract in August referring to the cost of fuel) roseclose at 1134. Trustco Group Holdings shareholding and the restructuring to 9.6% from 7.0% recorded during although at a slower pace. faster, namely by 1.9%, in Augustmaintained its lead in the market this of the South African operations. As the same period of the preceding than in July (1.6%).week, closing at N$4.99 per share, up a result, the board declared a final year, while the cost of maintenance Prices for vegetables were 0.2%by 9.67%. In terms of volume, FNB dividend of 42 cents per ordinary of dwellings increased stronger in lower in August than in July, while “The costs for health servicesNamibia Holdings took the lead, with share, representing a 5% growth from August (6.3%) than in July (6.0%). they declined by 1.8% in July. rose also at a slower pace, namelyN$3 million worth of shares traded, the previous year. Bread and cereals cost 0.5% less at 5.8% in August, while theywith Trustco Group here in second The Namibia Statistics Agency Shimuafeni noted that other than in July. Transport inflation increased by 6.3% in July. This isplace with N$2.9 million worth of released the inflation figures for the main drivers of inflation include dropped slightly from 2.4% in July due to lower price increases for theshares traded. The local currency month of August last week, revealing education (7.8%), hotels, cafes and to 2.0% in August. Transport is the category of medical products andweakened significantly (2.41%) that inflation remained stable at restaurants (6.0%), health (5.8%) third-largest consumption category equipment. Prices for this categoryagainst the US Dollar, to close at 5.4% annually. They noted that this and furnishings, household equip- with a weight of 14.3%. increased by 6.1% (July: 7.4%),N$13.32 per USD, and dropped sharply was due to a notable slowdown in the ment and routine maintenance of while price increases for outpa-(4.23%) against the British Pound, price levels of food and non-alcoholic the house which stood at (5.2%). With regard to vehicle sales, tient services remained unchangedto close at N$18 per GBP. It closed at beverages from 11.5% in August 2016 Shimuafeni stated that while at 6.3% compared to July,”N$15.95 against the Euro, losing 2.5%. to 4.6 % in August this year, a 6.9 In addition, he stated that food purchasing prices for vehicles Shimuafeni concluded.Namibia Breweries released their percentage points decrease. prices increased stronger in August increased at a slower pace than inconsolidated audited results for this year at 4.6% compared to Julythe year ending 30 June 2017. While Market Quote: (4.3%), explaining that food pricesrevenue for the year increased by “Just because you are CEO, don’t think carry the second-highest weight11.6% to N$2.7 billion, profit for you have landed. You must continually in the consumption basket withthe year decreased by 14.5% from increase your learning, the way you 16.5%.last year to N$318 million. As such, think, and the way you approach thethe earnings per share for the year organisation. I’ve never forgotten Food price inflation was driven byare 154.2c per share, down from that.” – Indra Nooyi higher inflation rates for fruits (up from 2.6% in July to 6.8%), dairy products (up from 4.1% to 5.3%) and meat (up from 7.9% to 8.9% inHousing supply non-inclusive DBN opens doors to SMEs Business Reporter WINDHOEK - Development Bank FUNDING: DBN CEO Martin In- of Namibia (DBN) CEO Martin kumbi. Photo contributed Inkumbi has announced that the bankIMBALANCED: Picture for illustrative purposes only. Photo: Zorena Jantze will resume financing for SMEs. The environmental and social manage- announcement follows in the wake of ment system to ensure adherence to Zorena Jantze which involves purchasing proper- deals with the symptoms of the high the suspension of operations of SME relevant environmental and social ties with the goal of reselling them rent prices but not the cause. Con- Bank. legislation, and to minimize negativeWINDHOEK – On a twelve-month for a profit. Preuss stated that a lot trasting this view, mathematician and impacts on the environment. Hecumulative basis, the number of build- of high-end real estate in the capital lecturer at the University of Namibia Talking about the resumption of also mentioned that the Bank hasing plans approved has been steadily remains vacant due to this practice (UNAM), Vijayakumar Kandaswamy, SME finance, Inkumbi stated that introduced a client support functiondeclining since its peak in September and explained that the practice mostly stated that the inflated property prices due to the gap in the market for which can provide coaching and2013. emanates from high demand, and a are a direct result of inept policies finance, the bank and the Minister mentorship to further develop capac- low supply in the property sector, as and governance. Kandaswamy argued of Finance, Calle Schlettwein, the ity for SMEs. This figure has halved from the peak profit is generated either through the that due to Namibia’s high inequal- bank’s shareholder representative,to lows last witnessed in 1991. In the price appreciation that occurs as a ity levels, 87% of Namibians do not have agreed that DBN should take On the topic of the current SMElast twelve months 1 774 building result of a hot housing market and/or earn more than N$200 000 per annum the necessary steps to resume its Bank borrowers, Inkumbi siad thatplans were approved, 16.7% less than from renovations and capital improve- and thus cannot afford property prices financing activities for SMEs. DBN will not necessary be takingthe same measure for May 2016, ac- ments. above N$600 000. He thus stated that over existing loans, but will considercording to building plan statistics for in its current form, the Namibian prop- Inkumbi stated, “The bank has the new financing requirements to startJuly 2017 from IJG Namibia. Klaus Schade, director of the EAN erty market has a skewed supply as it capacity, the necessary pool of capi- and or expand business activities. echoed the sentiments and argued that only caters to the wealthy top 10% of tal, as well as the ability to redirect All applications for finance will Delivering a keynote presentation the high prices of property in Namibia the population. Kandaswamy further human resource capacity to fill the be subject to DBN’s normal duetitled Southern African Perspectives are a reflection of the slow pace of stated that banks are comfortable with gap. Previously, the bank shifted its diligence process. This process, heheld by the Economic Association supply which cannot be capped by the status quo as more than half of focus to providing finance for larger explains, was established, and hasof Namibia (EAN), South African rent control and said that a substantial their assets are based on mortgages enterprises. However, the bank has been tested and refined over theeconomic expert Helmo Preuss stated increase in property will lower prices. which in turn benefit from the appreci- maintained its stable of SME borrow- years, since the Bank’s inceptionthat Namibia’s inflated property pric- Schade further commented that cur- ated prices. ers that it developed prior to the shift in 2004.“All applications for SMEing could be a result of house flipping, rently, the draft Rent Control Bill only in focus, and that new borrowers will finance will be treated on individual be inducted into the current system.” merit, based on the appraisal of the Bank’s Portfolio Managers, as well Asked about what SME borrow- as its Credit and Risk Committees,” ers can expect from DBN, Inkumbi Inkumbi stressed. explained that new applicants will be required to demonstrate viability of proposals for finance in terms of the Bank’s assessment process, including business plans, the necessary human resources to maintain operations, willingness to share risks with the Bank, and consideration of aspects of risk entailed in individual applica- tions. With regard to new elemens that may impact SMEs, Inkumbi noted that DBN has put in place an
21 September - 27 September 2017 BUSINESS 9IMPORTS HIKEN$4 bil spent on fodder due to country’s drought Letshego IPO Raising MillionsDRAINS FUNDSWINDHOEK – With fish species such as pilchards and sardines declared as “de- Business Reporter shareholders in this proudly Namibianpleted” and in danger of extinction from Namibian waters, the country has showed business. The opportunity for Namibiansa steadily growing trend in the importation of primary resources such as fish and WINDHOEK – Offers to buy shares to buy shares is limited – the last dayother raw materials. in Letshego Namibia continue to be they can submit their offers to purchase received ahead of the close of the offer Letshego Namibia shares is Friday, 22 Zorena Jantze stated that the export of live ani- period on 22 September 2017. Millions September. mals increased in the second quar- have already been raised in this historicThis is according to the Director ter of 2017, which were contrary Initial Product Offering (IPO). Ester Kali, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)of the Economic Association of to projections of restocking after Letshego Namibia. Photo contributedNamibia (EAN), Klaus Schade who the dry season, and stated that the Ester Kali, Chief Executive Officermade a presentation on Namibia’s higher prices in meat products are WAY FORWARD: Klaus Schade, (CEO) Letshego Namibia stated that of-economy and future prospects. an indication in supply constraints Director of EAN. fering or IPO has been received by peo- as restocking of livestock could Photo: Zorena Jantze ple across Namibia showing incredible Schade detailed that in 2016, an reduce livestock numbers sold to appetite to invest in Letshego Namibiaamount of N$4 billion was spent on abattoirs. new solar plant projects throughout shares.fodder due to the country’s persist- the country, with three more plantsing drought, which had a large He however said that the agri- expected next year. Kali stated that Letshego Namibia’simpact on the country’s foreign cultural sector is expected to grow story is about empowerment, via the so-exchange reserves. He added that with at least 10%. Concluding on the country’s lutions it provides, and now via Ekwafoa total number of 74 074 jobs were policy environment, Schade said Letu as it offers 20% of the company’slost in the agricultural sector mostly Prospecting the secondary indus- that the private sector could follow shares for sale to the Namibian public.from the subsistence farming sec- try, Schade accounted that beverage with stronger emphasis on localtor. He added that the country’s production is expected to increase procurement and identification of “Letshego believes that to be totallytop imports include mineral fuel due to improved water supply. goods and services that could be financially inclusive, it should offerand oil, vehicles, boilers, electrical Schade expanded that the Construc- produced in Namibia. Namibians the opportunity to be partmachinery and equipment. tion sector is expected to contract of its growth. As Letshego grows, so more, which will in turn have lower shall ordinary Namibians’ wealth,” Kali With regard to the country’s Trade the demand in the professional remarked.Balance, Schade added that it is skills job market, since budgetcurrently worrying as the country cuts will be felt this year while the She further stated that this is a platformhas had a negative trade balance completion of Neckartal dam and for financial inclusion, as their objectivesince 2014. the Walvis Bay port extension next from the onset was to ensure maximum year will see job losses. In addition, citizen participation in this great opportu- Schade further stated that im- he added that SADC Gateway Port nity for empowerment.portation of vehicles declined on construction has been stretchedmonthly basis and is reflected in over longer period of time. Kali added that the IPO has a particularthe Private Sector Credit Extension focus on previously disadvantaged Na-(PSCE) as lower credit taken by With regard to energy sector, mibians and stated that the reception bybusinesses to purchases vehicles Schade stated that the electricity Namibians has been strong, as they lookreflected lower sales. supply in the country is strengthen- forward to welcoming a great many new ing as 55 MW of power will be With regard to exports, Schade added by the end of 2017 by 11 De Wet Esterhuizen Auctioneers BIG BUSSINESS OPPORTUNITY LIQUIDATION OF MAJUBE (PROPRIETARY) LTD ERF NO 163, 172, 165a AND 165bLocal brewing key - NBL Date: 4 October 2017 at 10:00 Consist of 3 Shops, a Bank, 7 flats and old Historic dwelling, located in the main street, in Omaruru. Zorena Jantze despite a particularly challeng- gin of 22% despite the challenging And also 2 Industrial Erven in Omaruru ing year, which was characterised trading environment while Profit at- Date : 4 October 2017 at 12:00WINDHOEK – With the aim to by severe drought, unpredictable tributable to shareholders of N$318supports the local barley industry, exchange rates and rapidly shifting million was delivered – a decrease Erf 462(A PTN OF 459) - Measuring 4402 SQMand create sustainable employment, consumer tastes. The breweries of 14.5% on the prior year. “This Erf 463(A PTN OF 459) - Measuring 4403 SQMNamibia Breweries Limited (NBL) delivered another solid financial decrease is mainly attributable toproclaimed that the long term suc- performance with operating profit, the increase in equity accounted To view property or for appointment contact:cess to home-grown barley projects revenue and volumes growing by losses from NBL’s associate, De Wet Esterhuizenremain a priority as they plan on 13%, 12% and 8%, respectively. Heineken South Africa, as a resultcreating 4 000 jobs. The NBL Board declared a final of increased shareholding. The Cell no.: 081 264 7960 dividend of 42c on 5 September equity losses were further increased Email Address: [email protected] The above were sentiments 2017, which represents an increase with the loss incurred by Heinekenexpressed by Managing Director of of 5% from the previous period. South Africa resulting from theNBL Wessie van der Westhuizen, NBL Finance Director, Graeme restructuring of the South Africanat the NBL financial results for the Mouton stated, “The quality of operations,” Mouton explained.year end 30 June 2017. NBL’s relationship with Heineken South Africa contributed to this In terms of the outlook, Van der Van der Westhuisen stated that year’s performance. While Namib- Westhuizen said, “The challenges inbeer volumes continue to grow and ian beer volumes shrunk by 3%, this our operating environment highlightNBL still enjoys a majority market decline was off-set by a 46% in- the importance of continuallyshare in Namibia as NBL continued crease in volumes sold to Heineken diversifying our business, productto raise awareness of King Lager’s South Africa”. and brand portfolio, and strategyrole in the home-grown barley pro- in order to stay ahead of the vari-ject. With regard to their financial He further stated that NBL there- ables we have experienced in theperformance, Van der Westhuisen fore achieved an overall volume past year. This includes an ongoingstated growth in volumes sold to growth of 8%. Mouton detailed that focus on first-time-right initiativesSouth Africa increased up to 46% NBL maintained an operating mar- across the business.”
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21 September - 27 September 2017 ENTERTAINMENT 13ENTERTAINMENTCEUXRHRIBEITNITONISSTUAECSKLESRecycling and reducing pollution through artWINDHOEK – Cut-ting used cans into noted that African Get your ownthin strips of metal Comrade please !and using this countries facematerial to weave To all Bok supporters, sowaar nêfigures and sculp- neo-colonialism ek sê niks nie. It’s been bad enoughtures, artist Jekonia with the jokes ..maara, I will still goNdakola brings to through consum- to Nuweland on the 7th..wil graaglife everyday issues die sout lekka invryf ini wondethat Namibians erism as they import the hahaha!encounter in his newsolo exhibition titled bulk of their products from Okay, I just want to please informIn Conflict. all the people out there calling me abroad. everyday for what I’m about to Zorena Jantze discuss..etse gee net n man n gap The In Conflict exhibition man og…ons zula almal ti’tse! I’veThe exhibition, which been inundated with phone calls the was launched at the is also adorned by over- last couple of months with parentsGoethe-Institut, will run asking me for one thing lately.until 22 September. bearing military gener- ‘’Hallo Neville, jy ken mos baie Born in Okapeto in als that loom from Wamboes ne?‘’ ….jaaaaa….soooo?Northern Namibia, Nda- Ja, maar jy moet my help asb! Mykola recounted his artistic the walls on the son’s matric farewell party is nextjourney. week Friday, I am urgently looking Goethe-Institut’s for an Aston Martin. “I grew up watch- gallery. Dis mos net jou Wamboe maatjies wat die goed het!‘’ Excuse me..huh, “They repre- what makes you think I’m con- nected to whom? Nee man, Neville, sent tyrannical ons “hotnos” ken mos nie mense wat ryk is nie. figures who Please assist my tog my gazi as- ing Kuku focus on seblief. En mara Neville also, my Mukwana sister’s daughter is also celebrating Gwlitshanga, enriching her matric farewell, she said I must my late ask you since that other friend of grandmother, themselves yours drive a red Ferrari, it would weave intricate fit very, very well with the red dress baskets from through cor- that she bought..her partner will palm leaves and wear black , your other friend has she encouraged subjects that his ruption, and fight mos a black Porsche of hoe? me to take up weaving exhibition aims traditional hats from palm to address, Nda- for power only for CREATIVE: Some the art work in Reёl tog die goed so gou as kola stated that personal gain,” he Jekonia Ndakola’s solo exhibition, In moontlik asseblief!I Was complete- leaves. As a result although most Af- said. Conflict. Photo: Zorena Jantze ly “shocketed” vakwetu! my interest grew rican countries are encouraging me no longer colonised The exhibition So let me just let you all know, and have autonomy, they these Wamboes that I know…I have to experiment are plagued by a myriad of also touches on issues of ploma in Visual Arts and is worked hard to become friends with with different oppressions. them..since 1987 I’ve been friends materials,” he The artist detailed that land, as the artist highlights currently studying towards with these Gwerries, hanging to- by using cans, he not only gether at Club Thriller..somewhere, recalls. aims to recycle and reduce the plight of the many his second diploma in New somehow I knew then they would Touching pollution but also begs the make it big. on the audience to ask what this landless who do not have Media. Having taken part in culture of consumerism I have worked hard for these is costing them. Ndakola ownership of land and are group exhibitions, namely relationships, Swapo rallies, msalad braais, panga bende alles! So as- forced to rent accommoda- College of the Arts Annual seblief your child’s matriek afskeid, ka’storie yandje sowaar..call a tion, with artworks such Students Exhibition, The Dankie Botswana or something! as Need a Plot using the Bank Windhoek Triennial I have to maintain my status as an honorary comrade and cannot be image of the Namibian map and The New Beginnings at associated with you lokasie people who don’t have friends with bling- severed in half to illustrate the National Art Gallery of bling cars. this issue. Namibia, In Conflict is his Please tell me, how will I ever drink Johnny Walker Blue if I don’t Ndakola obtained a di- first solo exhibition. hang with these guys mbuae? We are operating under the Harambee2011 Volkswagen Polo STANDARD NOTICE Kaptain Tswazi says creed currently, you people who THREE-STOREY Checkmate still don’t have Gwerrie friends, I DWELLING UNIT suggest start working now towards Zorena Jantze vision 2030! Take notice that the owner,Vivo 1.4 HB 97,000 Mr/Mrs Hamaseb, PO Box WINDHOEK – Milton Please, groot asseblief tog…go get W5h0oi2en2kd3,h,ionetkBenaMdchsubntroiecciaphpatp,llyCWotouinnthcdie-l Mootseng, commonly known your own comrades!2016 Volkswagen Polo for the erection of a three-sto- as Kaptain Tswazi, hasVivo 1.4 HB 155,000 rey residential building on Erf dropped his first solo album2016 Volkswagen Polo 2133. Otjomuise, Windhoek, titled Checkmate after break-Vivo 1.4 Sedan (1 white Ext 4, Murcia Street. Erf 2 133 ing away from the well- is zoned Residential with a den- known music group trio, the& 1 Silver) 159,900 Tswaziz. sity of l :900m2.2016 Toyota Hilux 2.0 The proposed developments The artist explained thatVVTi 199,900 will enable the owner to erect his 13-track album was in- a three-storey residential spired by non-believers who2012 Toyota Hilux 2.5 doubted his musical talentsD4D LWB 175,000 building. after his breakaway from the The owner’s current intentions group and was released at2009 Opel Corsa 1.4 are to erect and use the building the beginning of SeptemberClub P/U 90,000 solely for residential purposes. this year. The album features Further take notice that the hit Damara Punch tracks2015 Nissan NP300 2.5 plan of the erf lies for inspec- such as //niris and oa-/khireTdi LWB 175,000 tion with the town planning featuring Jaliza. Recollecting counter in the Customer Care his break up with Tswaziz, Centre, Main Municipal Offic- Mootseng explained that the FLYING SOLO: Milton Mootseng aka Kaptain Tswazi. es, Rev. Michael Scott Street, two members from the group2011 Toyota Hilux 3.0 felt that his day job affected his commitment to the group producers such as Sammy-D4D Raider D/C 4x4 Windhoek. and thus decided to cut ties lee, Arafat, Steven !Naruseb, Further take notice that any as he would sometimes House Guru Gang, Gordad 299,900 person objecting to the pro- Nowaseb and KBoz.2015 Toyota Hilux 3.0 posed building as set out missed rehearsals.D4D Legend 45 D/C above may lodge such objec- tion together with the grounds thereof, with the city in writing within 14 days of the last publi- cation of the notice.4x4 425,000 De Wet Esterhuizen He explained that the With regard to upcoming2016 Toyota Hilux 2.4 break from the group gave shows, Mootseng stated thatGD6 D/C 4x4 399,900 Auctioneers him clarity and music in the album launch of Check-2016 Ford Ranger 2.2 general inspired him as an mate will take place at theD/C 4x4 330,000 artist, as music just came end of October with details to him naturally during still being finalised, whilstAnd many more! 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14 SPORTS 21 September - 27 September 2017 Gladiators out of luck DEFEAT: Anna Shikusho against Lesotho. Photo contributed Gabby Tjiroze and South Africa will now meet in today’s first WINDHOEK - The semi-final. Brave Gladiators’ hopes of making it into the last Host Zimbabwe had to four of the 2017 COSAFA settle for second place in Women’s Championship the Group A pool after were shattered when they a last-minute goal from lost to Lesotho 1-2 in the Tabitha Chawinga earned final Group C game in a 3-3 draw for Malawi. Zimbabwe last weekend. Zimbabwe have five points from their three The senior national matches and must now women’s team had to wait to see what happens win on Sunday against in the Group B clash Lesotho to stand a chance between Kenya and Swa- of making it through as a ziland on Monday. A Swa- runner-up in the semi- ziland win will take them finals, but after taking and the Kenyans through the lead against Lesotho to the semi-finals, but a through Anna Shikusho, draw or a Kenyan win and the Basotho ladies ral- Zimbabwe will advance as lied back to take the tie the best-placed runner-up through two goals by Boi- from the pool stages. tumelo Rabele. They then lost 3-1 to South Africa in Meanwhile, the Young the second match, leaving Gladiators were also Lesotho as their only hope thumped 5-0 by South of going into the final Africa in Johannesburg in round. their 2018 FIFA Women Under-20 World Cup and Zambia finished top of will have it all to do in Group A with a compre- their second round match hensive 7-1 victory over scheduled for the Sam Madagascar and Zambia Nujoma Stadium on 1 October. Contact: +264 61 275 4715
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16 SPORT 21 September - 27 September 2017SPORTJOHANNES DEFIESAsshesecuredsecondplaceinmarathon Gunners ready for Tura Magic Sport ReporterTHE ODDS WINDHOEK - The 2017 Debmarine Namibia Cup resumes this weekendSTAR: Helalia Johannes. Photo contributed when Tura Magic will travel to visit Mighty Gunners on its home turf inWINDHOEK – Namibia’s long-distance runner, Helalia Johannes, has once again shown her competitors that age is Otjiwarongo when they clash in thenothing but a number when she took second place at the annual Sanlam Cape Town Marathon in South Africa last first semifinal of the tournament.weekend. Mighty Gunners coach, Gerhard Sport Reporter and Agnes Kiprop third in 2:31.00. the race and was hurt quite badly, the very best and they proved to be a Washa-Washa Hengari, said that his By 35km it was clear that pace- put on a brave face and finished the force to be reckoned with,” he said. side is keen on reaching the final ofThe 37-year-old Johannes went out race, coming in 12th position with an the competition and is well prepared toat a blistering pace and reached the making duties fulfilled, Johannes was impressive time of 2:19:25. Johannes has done very well after overcome Tura Magic on Saturday.halfway mark in 1:15.22. Strung out going for the win. When she saw the winning the 10km leg at last year’sbehind her were all the race favour- finish line two kilometres out, she Sanlam General Manager: Public marathon. “Helalia is a lead athlete “We have come a long way in the cupites, some 38 seconds adrift. Less must have thought that the win was and Corporate Support, Evans and she continues to prove herself on and we took out Citizens and UNAMthan a kilometre before the finish hers. Within less than a kilometre Simataa said he was proud of all the the world stage,” Simataa added. from the Premier league and Try Againline, Johannes was caught by Ethio- to go, however, she was caught athletes who participated, adding that in the quarterfinals who were alsopia’s Betelhem Moges who went on by Moges. In total, six Namibian while the athletes did not win, their The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, tough opponents,” said Hengari.to win in 2:30.22. Johannes come athletes took part in the ever-growing performance was among the very the only IAAF Gold Label Marathonthrough six seconds adrift (2:30.28) marathon to run the 42.2km leg of best. “The Sanlam Cape Town Mara- in Africa, attracted 8 000 entrants, Hengari added that Gunners, the the race. Uveni-Nawa Kuugongelwa, thon attracts world class athletes, so with Namibia being well represented only side from Otjiwarongo left in the who fell just two kilometres into our guys competed against some of by athletes and fitness enthusiasts competition, will rely on home support alike. for the extra push to achieve its goal of playing in the final. “We can handle the pressure and we can handle Tura Magic. Pineas Jacob is fit and ready and so is Captain John Ndjalo, as well as our hitman Vernon Claassen. We also have some new guys including John Mawe from Young Chiefs, so we fear no one and set our eyes on beating Tura Magic and then prepare and talk about the final later. Last month in Gobabis, there were two home sides and now we have one and we need everyone to support this team,” the confident coach said. In 2013, Gunners were relegated from the Namibia Premier League but managed to reach the season-ending final of the Cup where they lost 2-0 to African Stars. Gunner reached this tournament semi-finals as it edged out Try Again 1-0 through Asser Hara-Ramseb’s goal and it was the same scoreline for Tura Magic as they ousted Civics through Itamunua Keimuine. Each club for the semi-finals will get N$20 000 for travel and preparations, and the fees will also be increased to N$30 0000 for the two finalists. Man of the Match awards will carry N$2 000 in the semi-finals and N$5 000 in the final match and the player will have to select a charity of his choice that will receive an equivalent amount.Karatekas to compete in Botswana Sport Reporter training squad from which selectors (NAKU) hosted its National Ka- will choose the team that will repre- rate Championships at The Dome inWINDHOEK - The Karate ath- sent Namibia at the 2018 Region 5 Swakopmund. Four out of the sevenletes who won medals over the past Karate Championships to be held in NAKU styles were represented atweekend at the National Champion- Gaborone, Botswana. Trials will be the championships, with 155 athletesships will now form part of a national conducted early in 2018. participating in 53 categories. The Namibian Karate Union “As part of NAKU’s strategy to improve the standard of Karate inMARTIAL ARTS: Nathan Ngaleka and Michael Nakapandi face off during the country, and to ensure that athletes WELWITSCHIAS YEARN FOR A WINSenior Male Team Kumite Division. Photo: Unique Photography support their own organisations, an athlete is only qualified to enter the The Welwitschias are now left with another challenging match where they have NAKU National Championships if to beat SWD Eagles to make their second win in the Currie Cup First Division after he or she achieved a medal placing they were completely outplayed as they flumped to a 29-78 defeat against the at a previous style or national event,” Leopards in South Africa last weekend. They will face the Eagles at Hage Geingob said NAKU Public Relations Officer, Stadium on Saturday at 15h00. The Leopards raked in 11 tries as they hammered Stefan van der Merwe. the Welwitschias in their encounter at Olen Park. It was the Leopards third victory in four matches and as a result of gaining the bonus point for scoring more than Results of the National Champion- four tries, their overall log tally 18 now, whereas the Namibian boys are 6th placed ships will be used to select a squad with nine points. Meanwhile, to add to the excitement, Western Suburbs will after which an athlete’s performance play a Gold Cup match as a curtain raiser against IMT Sishen Rugby Club at 15hoo. over the next few months will be Photo: Gabby Tjiroze monitored at different events to as- sist selectors in making a final team selection. “It is then the intention of NAKU to select from the Region 5 medal winners a group to participate at the Africa Karate Championships hosted by Union of Africa Karate Federations ( UFAK) , and hopefully a number of athletes from this group will be able to participate at a World Karate Fed- eration (WKF) event later in 2018,” added Van Der Merwe.
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