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Photo cotributed red-handed with the schoolgirl in the Staff Reporter toilet at his house, but handed him- Michael Uugwanga a tirade to humiliate the family of the self over to the Namibia Police Force WELL-KNOWN businessman and ammuni- victim, especially the former Mayor of (NamPol) on Monday, 19 September, tion and firearms dealer in Windhoek, SvenFORMER Namibian soccer interna- Tsumeb and current Deputy Minister of after a warrant of arrest was issued Ahrens, 42, committed suicide by shootingtional, Mohamed ‘Slice’ Ouseb, is be- Public Enterprises, Engel Nawatiseb, against him on 13 September. He could himself yesterday morning, 21 September,hind bars regarding an alleged rape who had since said that he was not face years behind bars if convicted on near his residence at Finkenstein Estate,case since Monday, 19 September. fazed at all by the personal attack. the rape charge. south of Windhoek. This case that was initially reported The 42-year-old former Brave War- Ouseb, who is one of the country’s It is not known why Ahrens killed himself,a year ago, but was withdrawn after his riors soccer star is accused of having most-capped player for the Warriors but he did left a suicide note for his wife, asfamily and that of the victim, known to had sexual intercourse with an 18-year- with 76 appearances, also plied his narrated by the Namibian Police (Nampol). Ac-be very close, made an agreement that old school-going girl when he appeared trade with Chief Santos and Orlando cording to Nampol spokesperson, Chief Inspec-he stays away from the then 16-year- in court at the copper town of Tsumeb Pirates in Namibia, Kaizer Chiefs and tor Kauna Shikwambi, his body was discoveredold. The arrest made waves on social on Tuesday where he was remanded in Moroka Swallows in South Africa, as by persons delivering newspapers. It is reportedmedia after one Simon Ouseb, the custody and the case postponed to 21 well as Lyn Oslo in Norway. Ouseb and that Ahrens drove his car a few metres awaybrother of Mohamed Ouseb, went on October. Ouseb is said to have gone on the schoolgirl purportedly had a rela- from his house, parked alongside the road, got the run for a week after he was caught tionship for some time, but after the ini- out of his vehicle and shot himself through the tial case of rape against him last year, mouth with his licenced 9mm pistol. the two families agreed to withdraw the case against him on condition that he Ahrens is the owner of Ahrens Guns and Am- will stay away from her. munition in Prosperita, Windhoek, a family business. He’s also the brother of Gaby Ahrens, It is reported that since then the two the Namibian trap shooter champion, who com- had been seeing each other secretly un- peted at the 2008 Summer Olympics and 2016 til the grandmother of the girl caught Olympics Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil last them red-handed and he fled the scene. month. Ahrens Guns and Ammunition is known for supplying guns to the Namibian Hunting Ri- It could not be independently con- fle Shooting Association (NHRSA). firmed that the girl is currently preg- nant. Regional Commander for Nam- The management and staff of Hotshot Arms Pol in Oshikoto Region, Commissioner and Ammunition dealership in Walvis Bay send Anne-Marie Nainda said Ouseb can condolences to the Ahrens family, who they only apply for bail at his next court ap- regard as dear friends. “Ahrens was well re- pearance. “He is entitled for bail appli- spected and will be deeply missed. We wish his cation and to find a lawyer before 21 family and friends God's peace and strength in October,” said Nainda. this very sad time. Rest in peace, Sven,” reads the message. Meanwhile, Nawatiseb, who is the biological brother of the father of the girl, said the profanity against him and his late mother by Ouseb’s brother, Si- mon, on Facebook over Ouseb’s arrest, is actually water off a duck’s back. “The mother of Ouseb and my moth- er were very close and so are the two families. The father of the girl and the grandmother wanted Ouseb to be ar- rested. I was approached to mediate when the rumours circulated. I spoke to Mohamed’s father on Tuesday. When I received calls about the Facebook in- sults against me and my late mother, I was shocked,” he said. 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2| INFORMANTÉ NEWS 22 September - 28 September 2016Trad medicines scrutinised Staff Reporter traditional medicine and whether it with ground charred seaweed,” NATURAL: Traditional medicines on display in an exhibition. can be incorporated or used along- Kooper claims.A high number of people in Na- side modern medicine.mibia still consult traditional or Project manager at the MAN,spiritual healers at some stage A tradition healer from Keet- Jeremy Silvester, advised the Na-in their lives, some openly and manshoop, Anna Kooper, was pre- mibian government to register allsome clandestinely, but it is part sent at exhibition. the plants found locally and usedand parcel of Namibian culture. for medicinal purposes as a way “My ancestors used these medi- to reclaim the property rights for The healers, also referred to as cines to cure many diseases as well communities.witch doctors, charge an upfront as bad situations in people’s lives.consultation fee of between N$100 People come to me due to their The government is in the processto N$250, but fees can be as much health condition and I give them of finalising the Traditional Healthas N$2 000 per healing. medicine and they get healed,” Practitioners Bill. The legislation Kooper said. is aimed at protecting the public Medicines ranging from stom- from dangerous and opportunisticach pain relievers to muti for re- Kooper said she was taught by practices, while at the same timeversing bad fortunes were on dis- her late grandmother since the age protecting the positive aspects ofplay at a mobile exhibition which of 13 and today business people traditional medicine.was held at the University of Na- and tourists are interested in hermibia (UNAM), organised by the medicine. The Bill will establish the Tra-Museums Association of Namibia ditional Health Practitioners’(MAN) to encourage discussion “The most common remedy is Council, a body which will over-about the role of traditional healers what locals call “hotnotspoeier” or see traditional healers. Those inin the country. Apu’ in Khoekhoegowab, a con- the profession have welcomed the coction of ground ostrich shell, government’s efforts, saying the The aim of the exhibition is to jackal liver and the faeces of a por- Bill will bring more unity amongmotivate phamaceutical compa- cupine. Baboon faeces can be used healers and it should be imple-nies to research the viability of to make plaster for sore feet or for mented as soon as possible. burns. Burns can also be treatedHooligans demolish traffic lights Solar radios connect the San Gabby Tjiroze usually caused by careless and reck- Staff Reporter tifications of meetings. Sharing community are very happy with less driving by the members of the information and improving com- the radios, especially as there is aTHE City of Windhoek has ex- public” says City of Windhoek Pub- A donation of solar-powered ra- munications is vital for any re- local NBC radio station, Ka radio,pressed concern about the spate lic Relations Officer, Lydia Amuten- dios have provided 37 villages mote community and their devel- broadcasting in their local lan-of destruction of public property ya in Nyae Nyae Conservancy with opment. guage. It really is a step forward insuch as traffic lights and street access to information and the ensuring that ‘no one feeling leftlights by reckless drivers and She said that the City of Wind- rest of the country by drastically Lara Diez of NNDFN who are out’ as envisaged in the Harambeethose without valid driver’s li- hoek on average report about three improving communication in leading the EU Climate Change Prosperity Plan.”censes. times a month on damaged traffic the remote areas of the conserv- Adaptation project said, “The lights. “We have so far replaced ancies. “The damage to traffic lights is eight poles with six head signals this past two months and the repair cost The EU, who funded the Life- varies depending on the damage line radios through their EU Cli- NETWORK: A San man showing off a solar-powered radio. Photo contributed caused, for instance the replacement mate Change Adaption Grant, is of a traffic light is around N$10 000 providing support in building the to N$43 000 depending on how se- capacity of local San communities vere the damage is,” she stated. to diversify livelihoods and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Amutenya further said that the perpetrator is fined for the damage The large, sturdy solar radios caused. “The bill for damaged traf- are designed and purpose built for fic lights is sent to the person who group listening, so work perfectly caused the damage, however there in the 37 villages around the con- are some cases, where people flee servancy, where distance and lack the scene before the arrival of the of transport limits communica- police and in that case, if the de- tion. Without access to electric- tails of the person who caused the ity, the solar powered radios will damage is not attainable, the City of still function well in the villages. Windhoek will use its resources to Another feature of the radios is repair the traffic light” she said the USB port, which allows the villagers to charge their phones. CoW has warned the public to re- This will help with general com- frain from damaging property. munication as well as improving the reporting of illegal grazing and “We would like to urge the public fencing in the area. to safeguard the municipal infra- structure and report those damaging The conservancy uses the ra- or vandalising those infrastructures dios to share information on con- to the law enforcement, because re- servation agriculture to improve pairs to damaged infrastructure is a food security and climate change waste of limited resources instead of resilience, information about fire channelling those resources in ex- management as well as general panding its service delivery where it conservancy information and no- is needed most,” she said. 34 Big Bite 2N$ 9.N$99 8.N$ 99each 90 each MPMianarksnhh&1ma5Wt0ataglhlnoitwe s 2 Pieces of Chicken & MORE Chips Simba 125g23/09/2016 – 25/09/2016 SNACK WEEKEND! T&C’s apply. While stocks last. 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22 September - 28 September 2016 NEWS INFORMANTÉ | 3‘Struggle kids’ millions raise questions Staff Reporter receive accommodation, food and there were over 5 000 ‘struggle amount be released. Prime Minis- dication in terms of why the presi- a monthly allowance. Meanwhile, kids’ but that number cannot be ac- ter Saara Kuungongelwa-Amadhi- dent was involved in the donation.THE N$11,3 million taken from part of the funding will be used to counted for as some of those chil- la and Secretary to Cabinet Georgethe Social Security Commis- get training at the Namibian In- dren who grew up at camps dur- Simataa who chairs the technical The money was transferred tosion (SSC) coffers to ‘donate’ stitute of Mining and Technology ing the war have left, whilst others committee on the plight of the the account of the Office of theto the children of the liberation (NIMT) despite efforts in 2015 have left to find work. ‘struggle kid’. Prime Minister (OPM) under anstruggle (CLS) has come under having proven to be futile due to account opened with the SMEscrutiny with the involvement of a lack of qualifications. The strug- The N$11,3 million is at the SSC spokesperson Castro Tji- Bank under the name OPM-Chil-State House having been ques- gle kids have, however, previously centre of heated debate on social zoo said the president had to give dren of the Liberation Struggle.tioned. shunned the idea of studying or media with many saying that the his authorisation in line with the receiving any formal training. A funding authorisation was done SSC Act as mentioned in the letter The transfer is reminiscent of The funds taken from the SSC’s struggle kid who spoke to Inform- in a secretive manner keeping the of authorisation. the SSC-Avid N$30 million sagadevelopment fund are meant for anté earlier last month said, “Who public in the dark, whilst others in which high ranking politiciansthe unemployed youth to advance said we want to be relocated to have criticised the president’s in- The Act states that the fund and politically connected individ-themselves in terms of training Berg Aukus? All we want is jobs volvement. shall, subject to the provisions of uals used the official channels, butfor specific jobs, grants, bursaries, and not to go there for the sake of this Act, be applied for the con- diverted the funds which led to theloans and other financial aid for eating. (George) Simataa lies a lot. On September 5, 2016, Geingob ducting of training schemes and high profile case of corruption andtertiary students. We are too old to study. We want wrote to the Minister of Labour, employment schemes approved embezzlement which is still ongo- to work so that we pay for our own Industrial Relations and Employ- by the president for the benefit of ing in the High Court. Most of the money will be used studies just like their kids who are ment Creation (MLREC) Erkki socio-economically disadvantagedto send some of the CLS members living a good life.” Nghimtina acknowledging his persons who are unemployed. Government is also berated forto get training at Berg Aukas and letter dated August 30, 2016 re- allegedly raiding the workers’were expected to be relocated to Swapo has also claimed that garding the donation towards the Tjizoo said the SSC will have money who contribute to the SSCFarm Du Plessis where they will CLS and recommended that the a press conference to address the funds but receive no other benefits, issue and will also give a clear in- except maternity benefits.Veterans demand more Teacher’s landslide vote to strike Michael Uugwanga for N$50 000 and N$20 000 ile from 1960 to 1987 would Teachers countrywide voted by a landslide They said they want the increase now and once-off pay-outs depend- receive N$50 000, whileA group of more than 150 ing on the number of years those who went from 1988 in favour to strike if the government will for government to commit itself to the re-war veterans handed over in exile for the veterans, a and 1989 would receivea petition asking for the monthly grant of N$2 500 N$20 000 once-off pay- not heed to their demand for an 8% increase grading of job categories, or else they willUN, instead of govern- for each veteran, houses ments.ment or the ruling Swapo constructed and N$200 000 after rejected the offer of 5% in the next fi- strike anytime soon. See table for the re-Party, to be resettled or be for funding business pro- The payment is split intoprovided with jobs. jects, which has benefited three groups from 1960 to nancial year. sults. over 9 922 war veterans 1973, from 1974 to 1979, Despite government fork- thus far. and from 1980 to 1989. Results of Voting For or Against the Strikeing out billions of dollars to One former Plan fighterwar veterans, there is still an The reason why the Min- Gabriel Gabes who has 19outcry from the former Plan istry of Veterans Affairs kids and receives a N$1 000fighters who on Monday, was formed was to address disability grant every month19 September, handed in a the plight of the country’s said he has never worked inpetition of grievances on re- former freedom fighters his life.patriation, resettlement and who were in exile and thoserehabilitation to the United who remained inside the “The problem with pro-Nations (UN) head office in country, through initiating, ject money (N$200 000) isWindhoek. promoting and implement- just it takes so long. I ap- ing viable and sustainable plied for the project money Since the establishment programmes and projects in 2011 but up to now I didof the Ministry of Veteran which had the potential to not receive the money,” saidAffairs, government has uplift their living standards. Gabes who was speaking onspent about N$1, 9 billion Monday during the petition Those who went into ex- hand-over.No culprit in spoilt maizeMarthina K Mutanga The Prime Minister said an undetected leakage in the roof of the warehouse that was full to capacity at the time, caused the Note: Inspectors of Education, Education Officers Nationally, REXO, etc, voted as staffPrime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Am- maize to rot. Since water could not be ob- members under the bargaining unit of NANTU in their specific regions. 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Namibia brakes HIV/Aids4| INFORMANTÉ NEWS 22 September - 28 September 2016 Staff Reporter Despite fiscal pressure, Namibia We now have a pediatric infec- WINNING: First Lady Monica Geingos addressing the US Senate in Washington DC. has increased domestic spend- tion rate of 4% reduced from Photo contributedTHE Namibian “Start Free, ing on HIV from 50% in 2011 to 20%. Despite progress, new HIVStay Free, Aids Free” initia- 64% with a plan to increase this infections are still high. 53% of the mother will accordingly not trans- pastors who claim to cure HIV. Thosetive has builds on the progress to 85% by 2020,” Geingos said. these new infections are coming fer HIV to her baby,” she said. She on treatment are convinced to throwmade under the Global Plan from young people between the said these are reminders of why it is away their ARV’s and believe exclu-towards the elimination of new Namibia has contributed to the ages of 15-29. 60% of them are important to ensure that access to the sively in the healing powers of theHIV infections among chil- last two rounds of Global Funds girls and young women,” Gein- right information remains key. Lord, as administered by these “pas-dren by 2015 and keeping their replenishment in order to dem- gos noted. tors,” Geingos said.mothers alive. onstrate to the global community “Another challenge hides in bogus that despite a limited budget, Teenage pregnancy is increas- The Global Plan made a major Namibia understands its obliga- ing, which implies that youngcontribution to a 60% reduction tion to ensure sustainability in people are exposing themselvesin new HIV infections among HIV, tuberculosis and malaria to possible HIV transmissionchildren since 2009 in the 21 responses, Geingos said. through unprotected sex. “Wecountries in Sub-Saharan African are also challenged by some tra-most affected by the epidemic. In 2002, only 3% of people ditional practices or cultural be- living with HIV (PLHIV) had liefs that can be problematic. Af- First Lady Monica Geingos access to antiretroviral treatment rican traditional customs are notwas addressing the US Sen- (ARTs) and thanks to the United problematic, it is the interpreta-ate themed “Start Free, Stay States President’s Emergency tion and practice by some thatFree, Aids Free” An Acceler- Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR), is problematic. There is for in-ated Framework for ending Aids that statistic now stands at 89%. stance an understanding in somein Children, Adolescents and The exceptional partnership has parts of the north of Namibia thatYoung Women” last week in produced dramatic reductions in a particular potent home brew, orWashington DC. HIV transmission. “We have met even chili, taken by a pregnant the target of 90% reduction of woman “kills” HIV in babies and “We have reduced new infec- new cases of pediatric infections.tions by 50% in the same period. First aid saves livesLIFE SAVER: CPR being practiced. Photo contributed Nadia Meding safer environment that instils trainees in Windhoek recently. confidence amongst people, their The course entails the appropri- SINCE accidents can happen families, their colleagues and as- ate usage of medical terms and at any time, anywhere and be- sociates,” Preetha Goosen, Call communication methods in the ing a helpless bystander can Centre and Marketing Manager event where the first aider will sometimes only worsen a situ- of E-Med Rescue 24 elaborated. have to communicate with the ation. patient before professional assis- A competent first aider is tance arrives to ensure rapid aid A certified first aider has the fundamental in creating aware- on their arrival. ability to provide quick medical ness and a safe environment treatment to individuals in dis- that is accident free. However, First aiders are also taught tress while professional medical human beings are prone to in- how to perform professional assistance is on its way. juries and trauma during events Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation that are unplanned. “The first (CPR) on patients in dire need First-aid assistance comprises aider will be able to communi- of medical assistance who might of relatively simple techniques cate to the Emergency Medical have stopped breathing or have that can be performed with basic Services team on a clinical level an absent pulse. Furthermore, equipment and considering how that will provide the responding qualified first aiders will be able easy it is to get certified, such team with vital information on to stabilise patients with foreign help can usually be carried out the medical status of a patient,” objects such as knifes lodged in by an amateur until professional Goosen added. them, as well as the stabilisation help has arrived. of fractured bones, amongst oth- E-Med Rescue 24 provide first ers. “Knowledge of first aid pro- aid training to approximately 30 motes a healthy, secure and aChallenges of mental health stigma through medication, therapy or any other intervention. What is crucial is that we are able to sup- Staff Reporter developing mental illness. port our members to recognise al School-based Health Survey, health condition in the same way the healthcare needs they have,” Exposure to environmental which in Namibia involved over 4 that you can see broken arm or Nandago said.MORE than 8 527 patients were stressors, inflammatory conditions, 500 learners said an alarming per- measure the temperature of a fe- NMC will host an event ontreated for mental illness at vari- toxins, alcohol or drugs while in centage of learners considered at- ver, a mental health condition has 28 September at the Windhoekous health facilities countrywide the womb are also linked to mental tempting suicide in the past years” just as much validity as a physical Country and Golf Club with thein 2015 compared to 9 257 the illness. Nandago said. healthcare problem,” he said. aim to shed more light on mentalprevious year, a health issue that Namibia Medical Care (NMC) Globally, suicide was the second Whether it is autism, schizophre- wellness, health professionals inis still stigmatised in society. Fund Manager, Ben Nandago, said leading cause of death amongst nia, postnatal depression, anxiety various disciplines will lead dis-Mental illnesses, in general, are the stigma associated with mental persons aged 15-29 in 2012, disorder or another mental health cussion on working, living andthought to be caused by variety of health can make people feel that Nandago added. condition, at NMC they know growing up with depression.genetic and environmental factors. they are not “trying” hard enough However, Nandago said a men- that mental health is a vital part of There will also be a number ofMental illness is more common to deal with daily life challenges or tal health condition is as valid a overall health, Nandago said. wellness exhibitions to help within people whose blood relatives even lead to accusations of witch- healthcare problem as a broken “Our role is to support our practical and alternative approach-also have a mental illness as cer- craft. arm or a fever. “Whilst you cannot members to access the healthcare es to dealing with and overcomingtain genes may increase the risk of “Results from the 2013 Glob- always see the impact of a mental services they need. 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6| INFORMANTÉ EDITORIAL 22 September - 28 September 2016 Retrospective Pic of the day Nghidipo Nangolo Invest in youth toguarantee stability THE spirit of the youth has just played it- Charlotte, US; Officers in riot gear block a road during protests after police fatally shot a man in the parking lot of an apartment complex self out in Namibia, but it’s yet to reach the crossroad to decide the path of the new eco- in the North Carolina city. Photo: theguardian.com nomic reforms, for better or for worse. A Namibian House: To Be True The youth have ambitions for education and their needs surpass that of the generation Desmond P van Heerden more difficult. could have been achieved! cording to an IMF study. before them. There’s hope, though, that the And therein lies the rub with Honesty is especially impor- Namibia has made some young leaders could become more caring, self- SINCE the start of his presi- less and transparent in what should be the new dency, our President, Dr dishonesty. It spread to infect tant for our Namibian House, strides in this area at least, breed employing a new strategy of prosperity Hage Geingob, has spoken your life like a multi-headed because dishonesty has a pro- moving from 55th in Transpar- for all. It could be a drawback if misguided of ‘building a Namibian hydra, growing a new head found economic cost. Trust ency International’s Corrup- decisions obscure and impede youth develop- House.’ every time one is cut off. A in strangers saves on what tion Perception Index in 2014, ment and empowerment, and exacerbate youth He has stated that “Namibians person who lies to cover up economists term transaction to 45th in 2015, giving us a unemployment now standing at over 50%, want a house where everyone fraud at work, soon has to lie costs – the price you pay for joint 3rd position in Sub-Sa- more prevalent among female youth. feels a sense of belonging, to her friends about where doing business. If people can haran Africa, after Botswana where everyone is presented her extra money came from. trust one another to do what (28th), Seychelles (40th), and If the country is to secure its future with an with a fair opportunity to pros- They have to lie to their boss they say, and deliver what they being alongside Mauritius. We interminable government that would outlive per in an inclusive manner and and falsify reports. Now they promise, these costs remain still have a long way to go, but political, cultural and religious differences, by so doing, ensure that no have to worry that the lies told small. But if such trust is not to it is worth it. The World Bank then there is a need for a precise development one feels left out.” I feel that to their work colleagues and be found, these costs escalate. states that: “countries that im- youth programme, to avoid instability in the Namibians in general agree friends are different, and that Suddenly, formal contracts prove on control of corruption future. with that sentiment, and have they don’t find out the truth. have to be drawn up. Courts and rule of law can expect (on hope his Harambee Prosperity As people want to know more need to intervene in even the average), in the long run, a All youth cannot be classified as seen plan can build the house the and more, additional lies have smallest affairs to ensure that four-fold increase in incomes through the eyes of notorious vigilantes, the President proposes. But while to be told to cover up previous justice is being served. Law- per capita. Similarly, such a so-called “struggle kids”, for the hundreds of the plan has concrete goals, it ones. To avoid dishonesty be- yers are therefore required, country could expect, on aver- thousands of youth not tarred with same brush lacks in one significant area – ing exposed, more and more and soon these costs add up. age, a 75% reduction in child will one day rise up and ask exactly what did what we as the Namibian peo- lies have to be told – a veri- mortality.” the struggle kids demand. ple need to be for the plan to table house of cards that can When dishonesty infects a succeed. come crashing down at any nation – when the integrity of I believe honesty is a key Although the Harambee Prosperity Plan moment. the average citizen’s word is ingredient we need to foster in regards the youth as the pinnacle of develop- There are several values I in doubt – economic downturn ourselves if we are to build this ment, and a special advisor on youth matters believe to be crucial for our The sad part is that while is sure to follow. Research has Namibian House. It promotes was appointed in the Office of the President, Namibian House, and one of an honest person can afford to shown that in societies where authenticity, fosters courage, nothing proves that Daisry Mathias knows these, is honesty. Honesty has surround herself with compe- trust and integrity are para- and shows you care. It shows what the youth wants. She’s for ever running many definitions, but the one tent people with good judge- mount, their economic and po- maturity and self-acceptance, away from the opportunities offered by the I prefer, is that honesty is the ment, the dishonest person litical futures are much bright- and fosters connections be- media to enlighten the youth where she’s tak- refusal to fake reality. In other cannot afford that – after all, er than in those where they are tween us as members of the ing them. words, refusing to pretend that they might suss out the truth. neglected. new Namibian House. It frees certain facts are different de- They can only surround them- us as Namibians to be our true Due to a lack of sports facilities, libraries and pending on your viewpoint. selves with the gullible, and An easy measure of our hon- selves. And after all, how can other youth amenities countrywide, they have I’ve heard it described as the the foolish. Dishonesty can esty as a society is perhaps cor- we be true to ourselves, if we turned to alcohol, drugs and crime as pastime flipside of rationality – where never be contained, and its ef- ruption. For a Namibian House cannot be true to others? activities, and the graduates cannot find jobs. rationality binds one to think fects never escaped. that aims to combat poverty, it No doubt that the viable panacea for youth di- and act while considering the is clear where we need to fo- Desmond P van Heerden, lemma is still education, but yet there’s still no relevant facts, honesty com- After all, can you truly en- cus our energy – after all, it is HonsBComm (Stell) is the analytical revision of their overall wellbeing. pels one to do so without joy the fruits of dishonesty? If the poor who shoulder most Chief Analytics Officer of choosing to distort or ignore you stole a beautiful necklace of the burden of corruption in Trustco Group Holdings Ltd. They need state assistance to find and set facts. to give to your partner, you society. An increase of only Previous articles available their own solutions to socio-economic woes might enjoy making him or her 0,78% in corruption causes a online at http://toi.hopto.org/. besetting them, and their voices on jobs, better Honesty frequently appears happy, but every time you see corresponding drop of 7,8% in He can be contacted at Des- education, housing or climate change should simple, and yet it is anything it, you’ll be reminded that you the income growth of the poor- [email protected] be heard loud and clear. but. After all, if you apply for a could not provide it yourself – est 20% of the population, ac- job, and list your actual quali- you had to steal it. And every The youth need a country where they are ca- fications, you will be able to time someone else looks at it, tered for in all spheres, where the government perform your duties, and keep that anxiety of being caught would pre-empt their needs to guarantee the your job and perhaps even be out will be there. stability of the country in general. promoted. But if you lie, soon your lack of skill will be no- Perhaps the saddest thing Therefore, the Tanganyika group should lay ticed, and you’ll lose your job. about dishonesty, is that all the torch down and let the youth grab it with Similarly, cheating on a test that effort and mental gym- both hands in the new Namibian fashion of de- might seem like an easy pass, nastics required to maintain a mocracy that will ultimately influence the new but knowledge builds upon web of deceit, could have been economic path of the country. previous knowledge, and with used to obtain those rewards each coming test, your abil- honestly! If all that time andDISCLAIMER ity to pass honestly becomes effort had been expended to- wards productive goals instead• The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of our advertisers of trying to feed this hydra of dishonesty, imagine whatand the views aired in letters are not necessarily those of the newspaper.• Informanté publishes all advertisements in good faith and cannotbe held liable for any misrepresentation, losses or injury to any readermaking use of the products or services advertised.INFORMANTÉ• Newspaper registration: 06/01/119• Printed by Word Press, Windhoek, Office +264 83 100 1000• 260 000 copies distributed monthly to all major Namibian centres• Headquarters: Trustco House, 2 Keller Street, Windhoek, Namibia• Contact: Tel. 061 275 4102 Fax. 061 275 4090 email. [email protected]• Electronic: www.informante.web.na
22 September - 28 September 2016 LETTERS INFORMANTÉ |7 Aren’t we missing the point? I want to thank you for permitting me to air my views to Namibia as a nation and to the Government Republic of Namibia in par- ticular. I think Namibia should understand that teachers haven’t planned the strike. This is led by the principle of, “Emergency action on emergency cases”. Why are we failing to understand that no teacher in a normal state of mind, healthy cognitive thinking and accommodating cerebral functionality will ever make any decision to disadvantage a learner? Why Namibia why? We are not demanding respect but at least be keen in understanding that our case is genuine and legitimate. If a need of an increment on teachers’ salaries for the betterment of their lives as com- plementary to the challenges they face isn’t weight-carrying enough, then at least understand that this is not only for their benefits but for the country entirely. It’s saddening to learn that opponents to the teachers’ demands have kids with school stationeries bought by teachers, traumatic cases stabi- lized by teachers, psychological disorders remedied by teachers just to mention a few. Why are we missing the point, Namibians, why are we opposing development, why are we giving the foundation to develop- ment (the mighty teaching fraternity) negative energy? We thought it is only the communities who don’t understand a teacher and don’t have respect for us, perhaps as of wages you wouldn’t call the better, but we are beginning to be certain why teachers have the image they own today. “Two wrongs doesn’t make a right”, why are we embarrassing them in the face of the learners they teach? Will publishing teachers’ weakness improve education? Have we forgotten that ‘trust’ between a learner and a teacher is the first gear in this system? We are initiat- ing mistrust between teachers and learners, fellow countrymen. If we achieve it, teaching will not make sense to learners again, never in Na- mibia. Is that what we want? Absolutely not! Honourables please! Winning this battle is not succeeding in backing your ground or a successful disapproval of the 8% in demand. Because this will lead to a chaotic education system, a system led by frustrated, disrespected, unruly and ultimately discouraged teachers as borne in anger build-up. May you now predict the probable damage? But a win is having an appealing response that will lead to a governable education system with energized, trusted and appreciative teaching staff. May you now predict the outcome? And this is nothing more than taking a bold decision to approve the 8%. Honourables please, do the right thing and realize the cost for the PIPELINED INDUSTRIAL ACTION will cost a billion times more than just the demanded 8%. A ‘trauma’ on one visionary learner worth more than a whopping hundred billion dollars. Now do the math and find the approximate cost for all learners. Isn’t that an unaffordable lose? “No work no pay” and “Strike won’t guarantee increment” are some statements that can suppress victims of terror, not teachers. I began to think that; perhaps we need another definition of leadership to move leaders from the idea of “When a leader is on site, subordinates should respond with fear”. You wouldn’t want to suppress the people, have them confined to your will and think you have done it. No, that’s nega- tive energy you are investing, a culture of “I will do it the way he/she wants”, but won’t you think that way may not or may not be the only best? A “want or not” philosophy won’t work anymore. Things have revolved and this is the bitter truth we should accommodate. I quote, “The fact that you’re employed should be enough for now, since there are others who are still not employed”. This statement would have existed before politicians’ sky-scraping allowances and salary increment for the past years if it was the best to justify why. We could propose the scrapping of most allowances, percentage reduction on politicians’ salaries, a cut on parliamentary members’ number, auc- tioning of all luxurious GRN vehicles (reducing costs/fuel economical), office consumables, luxury events as to complement the deteriorating economy but we wouldn’t do that because we wouldn’t want to give the cabinet negative energy, they deserve some benefits. We wouldn’t want to disturb agendas geared towards development. The savings for eco- nomic boost shouldn’t start with teachers’ salaries, honourables please, it should rather start in the Cabinet itself. It should be clear that the enemy is not GRN office bearers but the situation at hand. The statement taking over the media that teachers should think twice shouldn’t remain biased but should also be turned to mean GRN shouldn’t compromise on agents of development (learners) by rejecting not what teachers want but what they need, not what is enough but what they can accept as a measure of GRN’s affordability. If the GRN can’t really afford it, then Cabinet with its delegations should behave as such. Why wasting money on trips to suppress teach- ers, deploying officials to monitor subordinates’ voting processes, plan- ning for officials to supervise learners while teachers are on strike, non- priority events, etcetera? I’m urging the government not to give negative energy to the teach- ers, we are not perfect and we know it, but just don’t change good teachers out here who respect learners’ learning than their personal time. Who go out of their way for the betterment of the education of the Namibian child, who took parental roles more than they should, who digs deep onto their tiny pockets to feed hungry stomachs at schools just to mention a few. Sooner or later they will stick to knock-off time, keep a little they have only for themselves, etc., and this is going to be nothing other than a poison to development, where teachers only teach to do their work and not go out of their way, from their hearts, as com- plementary to the cognitive level of a Namibian child. Honourables please, your words are bruising the hearts of teachers and some scars may be permanent. Mwandingi
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10| INFORMANTÉ BUSINESS 22 September - 28 September 2016 businessMarket recap Inflation drops Oryx Properties achieved the number one tion numbers that came out showed inflation Charmaine Ngatjiheue tobacco sub-category has slowed downposition in terms of return generated over the has dipped below the country’s Reserve Bank drastically to -0,2% year on year in Au-past seven days with a return of 1,36%. In upper inflation limit target of 6,0% coming in MONTHLY inflation has dropped by gust 2016 compared to 8,9% recorded interms of volume and value of shares traded at 5,9%. This can be attributed to transport 0,2%, to 6,8% in August compared to the prior year.for the same period, Trustco Group Holdings showing a decrease as a result of the recent the 7% recorded in July but was, how-Limited secured first place followed by FNB decrease in the price of fuel. South Africa’s ever, an increase on an annual basis Housing, water, electricity, gas and oth-Namibia Holdings Limited in second place. Reserve Bank will once again be forced back compared to the 3,4% recorded the er fuels were the highest-weighted catego- to the drawing board as this will certainly aid prior year. ry in the basket during the period under Brent Crude Oil saw a decrease of 2,59% the argument for a hold in the interest rates. review standing at 28,4%. The categorybringing the price of a barrel of oil down to This will also be keenly followed by the Bank In July, monthly inflation grew by 0,8% grew by 8% in August 2016 comparing to45.88 US Dollars. Platinum lost 0,57% in of Namibia who has shown in the past that when compared to the 0,2% growth in Au- the 2,4% seen the preceding year.the price per ounce, while gold remained flat they tend to follow the trends of neighbours gust. Meanwhile, analysts have predictedregistering a marginal gain of 0,02% for the down south. South Africa’s economy will inflation to be stable, averaging at 6,5% The NCPI indicates that on a monthlyprice per ounce of the precious metal. The welcome the respite should the SARB hold but not over 7%. basis the category grew at a slower pace ofNamibian Dollar dipped below the psycho- rates unchanged as the country seeks to kick 0,2% compared to 0,9% recorded in Julylogical N$14/USD level with the Namibian start economic growth while facing a possible The slow growth in August was attrib- which was attributed to a decrease in wa-Dollar also showing strong gains against the sovereign credit downgrade in December this uted to a slow growth in the high-weight- ter supply, sewerage services and refuseEuro and Sterling. Should this trend continue year. ed categories which are food and non- collection sub-category to 0,9% in Au-it may bode well for consumers in that both alcoholic beverages at -0,2%, transport at gust 2016 compared to 8,7% in July 2016.the price of oil is decreasing and the Namib- Market quote of the week 0,5% and housing, water, electricity, gas Meanwhile, electricity, gas and other fu-ian Dollar is strengthening which will most and other fuels at 0,2%. els also decreased to 1,1% monthly fromlikely lead to a reduction in the price of fuel “Inflation is when you pay fifteen dollars 3,2% recorded in the prior month.at the pumps. for the ten dollar hair cut you used to get Despite that government introduced sin for five dollars when you had hair” – Sam taxes, alcoholic beverages and tobacco saw However, in annual terms, the food Global Indices proved a mixed bag with their annual inflation growing at a slower and non-alcoholic beverages category re-NSX All Share Index and the JSE TOP 40 and Ewing pace to 5,6% in comparison to 7,2% seen mained significantly high, increasing bythe Euro Stoxx 50 showed negative returns the same time the prior year. Monthly 11,5% during August 2016 compared towhilst the other major indices returned posi- growth in alcohol beverages and tobacco 5,5% seen the preceding year.tive returns. In South Africa the latest infla- came in at -0,1% in August compared to a contraction of 0,3% in July 2016. The On a monthly basis, this category con- monthly growth emanated from the in- tracted by 0,2% compared to a positive crease in tobacco inflation to 0,3% in Au- growth of 1% recorded in the prior month. gust compared to -3% in July 2016. The contraction was attributed to a month- ly contraction in vegetables by -3,2%, The latest Namibia Consumer Price fruits by -1,5%, meat by -0,1 and bread Index (NCPI) noted that inflation in the and cereals by -0,2%.Vehicle sales slowdown Charmaine Ngatjiheue mibia (BVN), through its subsidiary decrease in vehicle sales to a drop inTHE recurring slowdown in vehi- Novel Motor Company and Nictus all vehicle categories except the me-cle sales which currently stands at12,8% in August will soon affect the Holdings (NHL), through its Auas dium commercial vehicles that grewlocal operating motor vehicle deal-erships negatively. Motors dealership. to 107,1% on a monthly basis. In July, vehicle sales only con- In a full year report for BVN con- However, the drop in new vehicletracted by 1,2% compared againstthe 12,8% or 1 369 units recorded in ducted by Simonis Storm Securities sales is attributed to a contraction inAugust. Annually, total vehicle salesdecreased by 14,1% compared to the (SSS), management indicated that it passenger vehicle sales which de--6% the preceding year. does not expect any earnings from its creased by 17,8% monthly to 537 units The car dealership that is likely tobe affected the most is Bidvest Na- Novel motor division to grow during in August 2016. For two months in a the 2017 financial year because of the row, light commercial vehicles contin- contraction in vehicle sales, as a re- ued their downward trend and dropped sult of new credit legislations that are by 9,6% monthly to 761 units in Au- coming into play. gust 2016. The National Association of Auto- NAAMSA indicated that heavy mobile Manufacturers of South Af- commercial vehicles, extra-heavy rica (NAAMSA) report attributed the vehicles and buses also dropped by 25%, 29,1% and 100%, respectively in August 2016 to 3 units, 39 units and 0 units, respectively, whilst medium commercial vehicles grew by 107,1% monthly to 29 units in August 2016. The value of the new vehicle sales COMMITTED TO CREATING A BETTER WORLD: On 15 September 2016 the FNB Foundation Trust handed over the 3rd container as part of is estimated to be N$5,6 billion dur- the corporate social investment project by Synergos. In her address Chairperson of the Foundation, Hon Clara Bohitile explained that FNB ing August 2016 compared to N$6,1 Namibia, through the Foundation made funds available to support the deployment of three containerized clinics in partnership with Synergos. billion recorded in the prior month. The first two container clinics were deployed in the Erongo region, DRC settlement in 2014 and the Oshana region in Olulongo village in 2015 The value of new vehicle sales during at a cost of N$ 160 000 each.The third clinic was deployed in Gobabis, at Epako at a cost of N$ 235 000.00. the month under review contracted by 8,3% monthly and 0,1% annually to N$5,6 billion compared to N$5,7 bil- lion in the prior year.
BUSINESS INFORMANTÉ |11Puma probed on overpricing22 September - 28 September 2016 Charmaine Ngatjiheue been invested in finding ways that Questioned: A picture depicting a Puma employee filling up the fuel tanks. Photo contributed. can benefit the local economy.THE Namibia Competition complexity of the case, the extent cerned cooperate with the Com- scribed by Sections 36, 37 and 38Commission (NaCC) has con- “The Commission affirms that to which the undertakings con- mission and the procedure pre- of the Competition Act,” she said.ducted its first ever dawn raid on the investigation and the con-Puma Energy (Pty) Ltd to find ducting of the dawn raid does notevidence related to price fixing mean that Puma is guilty of anti-and anticompetitive behaviour. competitive behaviour, nor does it prejudice the outcome of the The complaints were lodged investigation itself. The Commis-by aircraft owners and the Pilots sion respects the right of defence,Association of Namibia who al- in particular Puma’s right to beleged that Puma abuses its posi- heard in terms of the procedure settion with regards to supplying out in the Competition Act,” saidaviation fuel (Jet A-1 and Av- Tjipitua.gas) at exorbitant prices for theEros and Ondangwa airports. She, however, affirmed that in- vestigation remains ongoing and The raid on the Puma premises the Commission will assess theseized all documentary and elec- evidence obtained through thetronic evidence as the NaCC aims dawn raid and any evidence thatto discover whether Puma’s pric- may arise to make a final decision.ing for the aviation fuel is exces- She added that the Commissionsive pricing in contravention of the has granted Puma an opportunityCompetition Act. to make written representations regarding the subject matter of Director for Restrictive Business the Commission’s investigation asPractices, Ashley Tjipitua said stipulated in its notice of the pro-when excessive prices are charged, posed investigation as in terms ofconsumers feel the pinch the most, the Competition Act.because in this case, ticket pricesincrease. She said excessive pric- “There are no prescribed statu-ing could also undermine the abili- tory deadlines in terms of which toty of aircraft owners and operators finalise the investigation; the dura-to have free capital that could have tion of the investigation will there- fore depend on factors such as theNBL saving initiatives Bursaries 2017 We want the best of the best Business Reporter gets recycled. ness outlook. We are committed Meanwhile, the company an- to drive our innovation agenda At FNB Namibia Holdings, the owner manager culture is at the core of how we do business. Smaller,Namibia Breweries Limited to deliver products that meet more agile groups of businesses mean we’re more flexible, able to react quicker to situations and(NBL) continues with its mis- nounced its annual results last the changing needs of our con- increases competitiveness, while also emphasizing collaboration.sion to execute its water miti- week which indicated a turno- sumers. The Namibian marketgation plan to use less public ver of N$2,4 billion, a decrease is fairly saturated but increas- We offer exciting opportunities to Namibians who wish to further their tertiary education at any ofwater resources in line with of 0,3% when compared to the ingly dynamic due to changing the recognized institutions in the SADC Region in the following fields of study:the water shortages that the preceding year. Operating prof- consumer trends,” said Van dercountry is facing. it however increased by 6,7% Westhuizen IT Degrees - Commerce Degrees – standing at N$541 million. Prof- Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, NBL has indicated that it is it after tax and earnings per share NBL finance director, Graeme Computer Science, Economics, Legalwilling to co-invest in measures both increased by 43,8%, whilst Mouton said the company deliv- Informaticsthat can mitigate the water crisis headline earnings per share de- ered a solid operating margin ofhence its engagement with gov- creased by 0,7% to 185,7 cents 22% despite very strong foreign Quantitative Degrees – Engineering Degrees –ernment and the City of Wind- and final dividend per ordinary exchange fluctuations. Actuarial Science, Computer Engineering andhoek (CoW) to find and support share were 40 cents, an increase Statistics, Mathematics, Industrial Engineeringwater saving solutions. This is of 8%. Local beer volumes also “The Namibian beer market Computational andin order for the company to con- increased by 8%. continues to grow and strength- Applied Mathematicstribute to the sustainability of en our leading competitive posi-the local economy NBL managing director, Wes- tion, resulting in an increase of Eligibility & Requirements sie van der Westhuizen said 8% from the previous year. We • Namibian citizenship In order to produce one litre despite the imminent macro- continuously increase our sup- • Grade 12 Certification, with an average of 80% in the latest resultsof beer, 4,4 litres of water are economic challenges, volume port to local procurement part- • Academic Progress report to be provided, if applicant is already a student at a recognised used. 3,4 litres beyond the actual migration to South Africa and ners to further develop the Na-water for the product do not go exchange rate impacts, the pre- mibian economy and mitigate tertiary institution, with an average of 75% in latest resultsto waste as the majority is re- dicted results were achieved. foreign exchange exposure. In • For Actuarial Studies, an A symbol in Mathematics is requiredclaimed and transferred into the light of that, we have achieved a • Applicants must show commitment to the study programme of choice and pursue this diligentlycity’s effluent system, where it “Despite the challenging en- local spend figure of 38% during • Applicants may not have a bursary from any other institution vironment we operate in, we are the current year,” Mouton says. • Applicants should clearly indicate their field of study when applying optimistic about our future busi- • If currently in Grade 12, a preliminary admission letter from recognised tertiary Scope of Bursary The bursary will cover the following: • Full registration and tuition costs for the academic year. • Payment of all prescribed text books (excluding computer equipment) • Student residence accommodation and meals • Monthly allowance Interested candidates must submit a one page motivation letter and CV together with the following certified documents: • Copies of educational Certificates • Grade 12 August results or latest academic report from the Tertiary Institution • ID documentation or Passport Send electronic applications to: Head of Organisational Effectiveness Leanri Barnard [email protected] Or hand deliver to: Human Resources Department @Parkside, 4th Floor 130 Independence Avenue,Windhoek Tel: (+264 61) 299 2907 Closing date: 30 September 2016 www.fnbnamibia.com.naALL SMILES: NBL MD Wessie van der Westhuizen and Finance Director Graeme Mouton. 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12| INFORMANTÉ COASTAL 22 September - 28 September 2016Coastal water supply strainedWORRIED: Minister of Agriculture, John Mutorwa. Niel Terblanche coastal towns are also under desalination plant at the coast. neighbouring Namibia and con-Photo contributed strain as ground water levels are He indicated that the envisioned necting it to the national supply THE lack of rain over the getting very low,” he said. plant will have a capacity of infrastructure will be the subject catchment areas of aquifers supplying at least 25 million of international negotiations and supplying coastal towns of po- Mutorwa said the commis- cubic metres of water into the treaties. table water for the past three sioning of the Husab Mine in NamWater supply system once years will have severe conse- October, as well as the demand completed. Mutorwa said in the “We will construct the de- quences for consumers in the by existing mines will put fur- long term a second desalination salination plant by the end of near future unless mitigating ther strain on the already dwin- plant might be the only hope for the Medium Term Expenditure measures in the form of new dling resource. He indicated that the Erongo Region and even Na- Framework. It means the project infrastructure are not imple- the situation is mitigated by the mibia if all other resources have will be up and running after the mented soon. desalination plant at Wlotzka finally run dry. next three financial years,” he Baken. said. This according to the Min- “It is the unfortunate reality ister of Agriculture, Water and “Although the Ministry of Ag- that we find ourselves in at the Dr. Vaino Shivute, chief exec- Forestry, John Mutorwa, during riculture decided not to aquire moment. We have water in the utive officer of NamWater, said a briefing after a visit to water the desalination plant from the sea but it needs to be desalinated the utility company is in the pro- supply facilities in the Erongo Areva Mining Group the water at huge cost. The only other op- cess of identifying the best pos- Region. it supplies can still be utilised by tion we have is water from the sible technology to incorporate NamWater. NamWater buys the Okavango River. This means into the construction of a new “We all know by this time desalinated water from the plant that we would have to connect desalination plant. that the Omatako, Von Bach and and sells it on to bulk consumers the Eastern Water Carrier Sys- Swakoppoort dams are virtually like mines and municipalities,” tem with the river but there we “We are investigating all empty and that we cannot rely Mutorwa said. also face some challenges,” he forms of desalination to come up on those resources for supply said. with the best solution. Currently, for very much longer. The Om- The minister said the minis- reverse osmosis is the best op- del and Kuiseb aquifers feeding try along with NamWater have Mutorwa said the river is a tion because of its reliability and already started with feasibility resource shared by countries production cost implications,” studies of constructing a second he said.TENDER INVITATION Inquiry into ships crash Tender Number: NW/027/2017/O Niel Terblanche MV Muxia. According to a state- collision where investigation into ment released by Namport the the damage as well as the incidentEnvironmental impact assessment and compilation of an environmental A special team of investigators collision occurred within the port will be done,” he said.management plan for the Rooikop pipeline upgrade. is on their way to Namibia to limits north-east of the Pelican survey a container vessel that Point peninsula. The statement further indicatedClosing Date: Tuesday, 11 October 2016 at 11:00 was damaged in a collision in that no fatalities or injuries were the bay of the port of Walvis Raymond Visagie, executive of recorded. Namport could also notCompulsory site meeting: 27 September 2016 @ 10:00, Water Quality Con- Bay. Namport’s port operations, said a say how many people were on formal incident report and inves- board at the time of the accident.ference Room, 176 Iscor street, NamWater Head Office, Windhoek One of the tasks of the investi- tigation already commenced on The fishing vessel is currently gators will be to assess if the Nova Sunday, 18 September, shortly berthed at the fishing harbour andEnquires Mrs. A. Uwanga Caledonia is damaged to such an after the accident was reported the reefer at the main port. +264 61 71 2066 extent that it might leak fuel oil to the relevant authorities. “TheName of the person: +264 61 21 0740 into the sea. In the meantime, the Muxia collided with the Nova “Assessments are currentlyTelephone: [email protected] Namibian Ports Authority has al- Caledonia on the bigger ship’s underway to determine damageFax: ready launched an investigation port side. caused to both vessels. Circum-Email: of its own into the incident that stances that led to the collision also involved a fishing vessel, the Both vessels remained in stable will only be known once theNB: Please note that all enquiries should be made in writing. seaworthy condition and imme- formal investigation has been diately returned to port after the launched,” said Visagie.Tender documents will be available as from 21 September 2016 at the Cashier,Namibia Water Corporation Ltd., 176 Iscor Street, Aigams Building, Windhoek.Documents should be delivered to: Mining ship for De Beers The Tender Box Namibia Water Corporation Ltd. 176 Iscor Street, NamWater Head Office, Aigams Building, WindhoekNB: A non-refundable levy of N$500.00 (Incl. of VAT) is payable in ad- Niel Terblanche Banking. Mohan explained the Government of the Republic Na-vance (Cash or bank guaranteed cheques only. commercial bank will continue mibia facilitates the transfer of THE brand-new diamond ex- offering its funding solutions wealth creation in Namibia.Tender Number: NW/029/2017/O ploration and sampling vessel on sectors such as power and of De Beers Marine Namibia infrastructure, mining and met- “This N$2.3 billion invest-Sealing of Okahandja Reservoir currently undergoing final als, consumables, real estate, ment by De Beers Marine Na- conversion and construction in construction and the financial mibia positions the company forTender Closing Date: Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 11h00 the Cape Town docks was co- services sector in the public and future growth opportunities to financed by a local commercial private sectors. maintain its status as the singleCompulsory site meeting: 27 September 2016 @ 10:00, Okahandja Nam- bank. biggest contributor to the Na-water office Boardroom. “In 2015 this was one of the mibian national economy. We The vessel, constructed by largest corporate deals conclud- are indebted to our co-financier,Enquires Mrs. A. Uwanga shipbuilders Kleven Verft in ed in Namibia and further under- Standard Bank Namibia for theName of the person: +264 61 71 2066 Norway, embarked on its maiden scores the bank’s support to min- confidence in our business andTelephone: +264 61 21 0741 voyage to Cape Town for outfit- ing, one of the core economic the willingness to partner withFax: [email protected] ting with mission equipment, sectors of the country,” he said. us on this historic journey to un-Email: which consists of a technologi- lock the mineral endowment of cally advanced sampling system The N$2,3 billion asset based the Atlantic 1 mining area for theNB: Please note that all enquiries should be made in writing. and treatment plant, on track to finance facility will contribute benefit of our shareholders and have the vessel operational and towards the sustainable provi- stakeholders.” Willy Mertens,Tender documents will be available as from 20 September 2016 at the Cashier, ready in early 2017. sion of revenue for the country. Senior Financial Manager at DeNamibia Water Corporation Ltd., 176 Iscor Street, Aigams Building, Windhoek. Beers Marine Namibia said. The commercial bank part- The 50% ownership of DeDocuments should be delivered to: nered with De Beers Marine Na- Beers Marine Namibia by the The Tender Box mibia in the N$2,3 billion deal to Namibia Water Corporation Ltd. procure the new vessel in 2015. 176 Iscor Street, NamWater Head Office, Aigams Building, Windhoek The state-of-the-art fully-fledged marine diamond exploration andNB: A non-refundable levy of N$1000.00 (Incl. of VAT) is payable in ad- sampling vessel, MV SS Nujo-vance (Cash or bank guaranteed cheques only. ma, has factory capabilities and will be put into operation fromAll prospective tenderers who wish to do business with NamWater 2017. “The bank is pleased tomust attach a copy of their company registration or proof of defensive have been a partner in this for-Name or a Close Corporation Certificate, original Certificate of Good midable transaction as we areStanding with the Social Security Commission and Good Standing valid not only a key financial playerTax Certificate from the Receiver of Revenue. Corresponding documents in the local banking industry butfrom other National Registrations will be expected for prospective regionally and internationally astenderers registered outside Namibia. well,” said Amit Mohan, Head of Corporate and InvestmentAll tenders will be opened at 11:05 on the closing date and the prices will bemade public. DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER: MV SS Nujoma arriving in Cape Town. Photo contributed
22 September - 28 September 2016 COASTAL INFORMANTÉ |13Huge savings from solarNiel TerblancheTHE signing of a new 25-year SUN POWER: The Omburu Photo Voltaic plant at Omaruru. Photo contributedpower purchase agreement be-tween the Erongo Regional Elec- Arandis Town Council. According lion over a 25-year period. “The trol Board will provide regulatory PV panel tracking tables, as well astricity Distributor and private to Erongo Red CEO Robert Ka- utilisation of the new power plant oversight and OLC Arandis Solar to mount over 1 000 PV panels perpartners will ensure huge cost will not only reduce Erongo RED’s Energy will be the operator of the day. In the end less than ten perma-saving for consumers in the next electricity bill from NamPower, plant and the seller of generated nent employees will be responsible25 years. but it will also allow consumers power. for the maintenance and operation access to clean energy at a reason- of the plant according to Steffen Adhering to stringent tender reg- able price,” he said. According to During the plant construction Kammerer, one of the directors ofulations, the choice of a supplier of Kahimise, the Electricity Con- phase around 50 Namibians will be OLC Arandis Solar energy.alternative renewable energy in the employed and trained to install theform of electricity generated by thesun’s rays fell on Ohltaver & ListEnergy and their technical partnersCronimet Mining &Power Solu-tions. Cronimet also engineeredand constructed the Omburu Pho-to-Voltaic plant at Omaruru re-cently. The project took six monthsfrom signing the power purchasecontract from site establishment tocompletion. The Omburu plant willsupply electricity to NamPower forat least the next 25 years. The new project is a contractbetween Erongo RED and OLCArandis Solar Energy and will beconstructed at a cost of N$80 mil-lion at Arandis. Construction ofthe new solar photo-voltaic powerplant will commence in November TAKING HANDS: (From left to right) Erongo RED CEO, Robert Kahimise, Ohltaver & CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE NAMIBIAN STANDARDSList Energy CEO, Bernd Walbaum and directors of OLC Arandis Solar Energy Stef- COUNCIL (NSC)fen Kammerer and Cynthia Martin. The Namibian Standards Institution (NSPI) Uis BesLtaIbClishNedOinTtIeCrmEs of Section 2 of Standards Act, 2005 (Actthis year and will culminate in the himise the power plant is expectednew 3,4 megawatt (MW) plant on to save the regional electricity dis- No. 18 of 2005) as the national standards body of Namibia, responsible for the promotion ofa stretch of desert, measuring 12,5 tributor close to N$5,8 million ahectares that will be leased from year and an estimated N$127 mil- CstOanMdarPdiLzaItAionNaCnEd qTuaOlitySaEssCurTanIcOeNin 1th8e1indOusFtryT, HcoEmmCerOceMaPndAtNheIEpuSbliAc sCecTto, r2, 0wi0th4t,he(AaiCmTof NimOp.ro3vinOg Fpro2d0uc0t 4qu),alRity,EinGduUs2tLr0iaA1l Te3fIf,iOc(ieANncCy3Ta9nNdApONro.Ddu1cF3tivINOityAFfoNr2oC0p1tIiAm2aL)l bIeNneTfiEtsLfrLomIGtraEdNe CforENaAmCibTia,.Opportunities in trade agreement In terms of Section 6 (3) (a) of the Act, the activities of the NSI is governed by the Namibian Standards Niel Terblanche term trade with the South American Economic Block which is struc- TheCRouengciisl twrahrosoef C8ommepmabneiress, hareereabpypoginivteeds fnoor taicepetrhioadt pfourrsaupaenrtiotdo oSfetchtrieoen (138) 1yeoafrtshbeyCthoemMpainnisietesr Aocf t,THE trade agreement between tured in much the same way as the 200In4d,u(sAtrciatliNsaot.io3n, ofTr2a0d0e4)anadndSRMeEguDlaetvieolnop3m9enmt,adaendthererperuensednetr, aCodmiffperaennitesstwakilelhboelderer qwuitrheidn ttoh,einthe Southern African Customs Southern African Development addGitoiovnerntomtehnet iannfodrminattihoen preriqvautieredsefcotor rC. oTmhepaanpipeosinutenedefrrotmhe tCheomGpoavnerienms eAnctt m20u0st4 h(Navoe. 3paorftic2u0la0r4)Union and the sub-regional block Community. mthaiskknienofwtohlreemdfgaoetlilooonfwaiisnndgr/eoiqnr ufeoixrrpemedariietninoacnedadinvitaimoilanattbteolresthareesleinsvefaotnrtomtuoattthiionentmhreeanqCduaMirtee2da3noFdnowtrhomerk(CoaMfstha2em3NeFSnoId,rmewdha)il.enFdthuworstihlelebfrreotmhsaettof South American countries outthuendperirvaPtearsteBctoorf tmhuesCt hMav2e3pFaortircmula(ar sknaomwleenddgeedo)f. and/or experience in one or more of the followingknown as Mercosur holds lots of “The private sector in Namibiaopportunities for Namibia and its holds the key to these develop- fields: commercial standards, commerce, industry, consumer and labor matters.landlocked neighbours. ments and more smart partnerships between the government and lo- The Registrar further gives notice that the information required under part B of the CM23, as amend- The Walvis Bay Corridor Group cal business is needed to benefit ed,TihseinNfSoCrmisatrieosnporenqsiubilreedforp–ursuant to the Financial Intelligence Act, 2012 (Act No. 13 of 2012),especially is ideally positioned to from the agreement. It’s also very (CSa)eocmTthipoeanmn4iaenasangadenmRdeeCngtluo, clsaoetnioCdnuocsrtpi2nogmr,asatuidopenesrtvhriseeirogenisuatnendrdeecdr.owntirtohl othf ethRe eagffaisirtsraarnodfaCctoivmitipeas,naiensd btheefopreerfosremcatinocne 4ofofcapitalise on the agreement with important to implement policies thethFeIAfucnacmtioensin, toof ethffeecNtShI,aivnecluthdrinege tmheonmthaisntaasiniantgeanndd osfarfeeksepeepcintigveoffipnraonpceirarleyceoardrseonfd,acecfofeucnttivaend01an office already established in Sao and plans created on such a forum. Sepfitneamncbiaelrs2ta0te1m6,etnotssoufbthmeitNtSoI,thaes pRreesgcisritbreadr obyf Cthoemrupleasn;ies the required information as prescribed byPaulo in Brazil. Implementation will determine the (tbh)eTFhienafonrcmiaullaItniotneloligf ethnecpeoAliccyt,a2n0d1p2ro(cAecdtuNreos1f3orothf e20p1u2rp)oases aofmperonvdideidng. specific or general guidance to eventual success of any plan or pol- The Walvis Bay Corridor Group icy,” he said. the NSI in respect of the performance of its functions; andalong with the Namibia Trade Fo-rum presented the findings of a Namibia would be wise to con- (Trcea)fkuAesllenosothtoiecrrefaafcuitlsirvtihttoieesrptrohoravstiudpceuhrttshhueinaginnstfoatosrmaSareetcionteinocnrees4qsau(7riyr)eoodrf ditnheseteirFarmbIAlesAfoocfrtst[hIe]efcttbhioeetntec4rocm(a1rp0ray)inn(ayg)ooourftctolhof estheFecIpAor,ropvwoisirtihoanitnison3study launched since the Mercosur sider carefully its implications on (throefeth) ims Aocnttahss tahet tMheiniestnedr mofaythdeetfeinrmaninceiaalnydenaort,ifeyftfheectNivSeCfrinomwri0tin1gS. eptember 2016.agreement made Namibia eligible existing and future business accord- ETxhpereCssoiomnspaonf yinoterreCsltoasree Cheorrepboyraretiqounesctoemd mfroitms athne opfrfievantceesaecntdoristolianobmleintaotea afipnperonporitateexlyceqeuadliinfiegdNa$nd10for preferential trade opportunities ing to senior trade and investment emxpileliroienn,coerdwchaenrdeidtahteesctoomemacishsrieopnreosfetnhteaodffieffnerceentissatatktreibhoultdaebrleintteoreasrtseporfetsheenirtaretilveevaonft tohregacnoizmatpioannyororwith the South American economic analyst at the Namibia Trade Forum acslsoosceiactioonrpfoorractioonns,idtoerastuiocnh ffoinr eapoproiimntpmreisnot nams emnetmnboetre(xsc) eoef dthinegNaapmeibriiaond Sotfa1n0dayrdesarCso, uonrctiol (bNoStCh)sauschblock. The presentation was attend- (NTF), Maria Lisa Immanuel. pofirnreseCclraoibnsededsCbuyocrShpeocimrtaioptniroi6sno.(3n)m(ae)n(tii,) aonf tdheinAactd. dWitriiottnenthneomRineagtiiosntrsaar cmcoumspt adneie-rdebgyisdteetratilheed CreulrerivcaunlutmCVoimtaepaonf yed by stakeholders in the field oflogistics and forwarding in Walvis “Indeed, trade agreements such as and written consent by each candidate to serve as member of the NSC, should reach the Office of theBay. this one should be embraced from a point of government effort to cre- PNeormtwainthenstaSnedcirnegtartyh,eMrineiqsturyireomf InednutstroiaflisthaetioFn,IATrasdeet oanudt SabMoEveDeCveolmoppmaennite, sRomoumst4,3n0o4tthlafloteorr,tBhlaonckoBne Clive Smith, project manager for ate alternative market access for the BmreonndtahnaSftimerbtwhaeyeenSdquoafriet,sPfirnivaanteciBaal gye1a33r,4a0n, dWwindhheoreekthfoer tfhineaantcteiantlioyneaorf Missc. hMaanrigaePdo,gaislshoo,noont olar tbeerfothreanthe logistics hub of the WBCG, said private sector to trade and also to 2o5nAeumguosnt 2th01a6f.ter the end of that financial year, in the prescribed form, lodge with the Registrar itsNamibia can play a vital role in fa- participate in global value chains, annual return, specifying the particulars in regard to the company as at date of the end of its financialcilitating future trade with Merco- especially for a small market like year, in compliance with Section 181 of the Companies, 2004 and Regulation 39 of the Regulationssur countries in the interim. He was Namibia. On the other hand, what Nmoamdineattihoenrseurencdeeivre.d after the closing date will not be considered. For any queries, please contact Ms.of the opinion that creating a larger really matters is how the privatemanufacturing industry in Namibia sector embraces this agreement, as Pogisho at Tel. No. 2837239 or Ms. Booysen at Tel. No. 2837404.would hold the key to more long- they are the ones to implement it,” Immanuel said. Ms. Maria Pogisho DRaeteg:i2s5trAaurgoufstC2o0m16panies and Close Corporations T: +264 61 283 7239 WFI:N+D2H6O4E6K1 222 576 [email protected]
14|INFORMANTÉ NORTHERN 22 September - 28 September 2016Chicken disease in the North Niel Terblanche already in the grip of the drought. pose a threat to humans. In other Photo for illustrative purposes only. the Veterinary Services. These in- He said this kind of illegal im- words, it is not communicable from clude the veterinary control pointsALONG with one of the worst birds to humans but it is not advis- Dr. Maseke said that the outbreak along veterinary line also known asdroughts in Namibian history, port of live animals into Namibia able to consume the meat or the of the disease in the North holds no the red line on roads leading froman outbreak of Newcastle disease is very dangerous because just eggs of the animals while sick or immediate danger for commercial north to south.amongst chicken flocks in the ru- like chickens, various other dis- after they have died,” Maseke said. chicken farming because of pre-ral areas of Northern Namibia is eases in other types livestock can ventative measures imposed bythreatening the food security of spread equally fast and have the Symptoms of the diseasefamilies already struggling to same devastating effects on both amongst poultry are greenish,make ends meet, directly. humans and animals. watery diarrhoea, lack of move- ment brought on by the diarrhoea, Dr Milton Maseke, Chief of Vet- “We have been vaccinating respiratory difficulty which mighterinary Services of the Ministry of chickens since we were alerted to include sneezing, gasping for air,Agriculture, Water and Forestry the problem but our officials are nasal discharge and coughing,confirmed the outbreak and said not able to attend to all cases im- muscular tremors, drooping wings,the disease has increased rapidly mediately. Besides the fact that twisting of head and neck, cir-amongst chickens in rural villages the officials have to deal with cling, complete paralysis, as welland households in the far north great distances and a limited sup- as a partial or complete drop in eggfor the past three months. He said ply of vaccines, the people are production.the disease has crossed the bor- not informed enough to identifyder from Angola and is currently the symptoms of the disease early Village chickens play a vital role inthreatening the availability of vi- enough amongst their chickens many poor rural households by pro-able protein resources of people which means their flocks are dying viding an important source of high- before we can intervene.” quality nutrition and income with very little cost and management. “Newcastle Disease does notWater crisis at Etayi unabated KAYEC staff resumes duty Maria DavidBLEAK: One of the few earth dams before the water dried up. Photo contributed Staff of KAYEC Trust Ondangwa resumed duty after being on strike for more than Maria David however the water has dried up told to wait, and it is now for ing the day the water pressure two months since early June. and there’s no way they can get months that we have been wait- is too low.VILLAGERS at Ohakadu water to sustain themselves and ing for the water supply office This followed after the workers were de-and Omanghwi of the Etayi their livestock. “We are suffer- in Outapi to tell us what is go- “We are still waiting for the manding a 12% salary increase across theConstituency in the Omusati ing from a shortage of water, ing on,” said Shikongo. household taps to be delivered. board, N$800 housing allowance, N$460Region have run out of wa- the earth dams are dry and People only started applying in transport allowance, and medical aid cover ofter with no immediate hope our animals have nowhere to According to the council- June and July and it is not easy 70% and an annual salary increment of 5%.of getting help from the rural drink,” added Shikongo. lor of Etayi Constituency, Jo- to tell people when they will getwater supply office. hannes Elisa, the drought has their water, it’s a process and According to Joe Mundukuwa, Centre According to the villagers caused all the dams and ground it will take time to deliver the Management of KAYEC Trust Ondangwa, A resident at Ohakadu, Thom- they applied for household taps water to dry up. taps,” said Elisa. the staff wrote letters to the management ofas Shikongo said that people for clean water, but until now KAYEC recently after they accepted a 5,1%were drinking water from the they did not get any feedback Elisa added that people are “The rural water supply of- increase of the 12% demand and stated thatoshana and ponds for years, from the rural water supply of- suffering a lot and even those fice has also promised to give they were willing to come back to work. fice in Outapi. “We are always that have water lines are only us water tanks if the situationSchool able to use it at night, since dur- gets any worse,” he concluded. “We as the management had nothing to do library with the staff members coming back to work, abuse they wrote individual letters stating that they are willing to come back to work after they accepted the 5,1%,” said Mundukuwa. As lessons were suspended when the staff members went on strike, students have since also resumed training. According to some of the students, “it is great that they were able to come to terms with our instructors. It really shows that they value our studies and understand that is im- portant for us to have lessons.” Maria David “Some schools have turned libraries into class- rooms, book stores for teachers, school secretaryTHE Chief Librarian of Oshana Regional Li- offices, staff rooms and drought relief food stor-brary, Sam Kasulwa, is exasperated with the age rooms,” said Shiponeni.way school libraries are being abused and notused for the purpose it is intended for. Shiponeni added that schools principals don’t understand the importance of the school librar- Kasulwa said that in the past school libraries ies.were seen as a way of keeping the youth off thestreets, and ensuring that a culture of reading is “It is sad to see that there is no more a readingdeveloped. However, libraries are now not given culture in schools like before, and the way librar-the necessary attention; some are turned into ies are abused does not really show a good pic-storerooms, staff offices, classrooms and princi- ture when it comes to a school,” she concluded.pal offices. SAD STATE OF AFFAIRS: Some school libraries were turned into “Nine schools were visited; among the schoolswere Kandjengedi Primary School, Evululuko drought food relief storerooms. Photos contributedSecondary School, Nangolo Senior SecondarySchool, Andimba ToivoyaToivo and Oshikon-diilongo Combined School. What we saw wasabuse and misuse of libraries,” said Kasulwa. Francina Shiponeni Senior Librarian at Osha-na Regional Library said that after the last visit atEvululuko Secondary School in 2015, the schooldid not have a library or a library teacher. How-ever, during February this year the team visit-ing the school found that the school managed toobtain space for a library, although there is stillno teacher who is responsible to run the library.
NORTHERN INFORMANTÉ |15Science festival record turnout22 September - 28 September 2016 Maria DavidFUTURE ENGINEERS: Learners learning more about circuits at the UNAM Stand at the expo. Photo: Maria David the fact that not all the exhibitors THE Science and Technology turned up as expected, they man- Festival that was held in Ong- aged to ensure that the festival was wediva was seen as a success successful. when a record number of learn- ers took part this year. Furthermore, the four events that made up the Month of Science is Exhibitors from different sci- the National Science Fair (5-9 Sep- ence, technology and innovation tember 2016); the National Sci- genres in Namibia showed of their ence, Technology and Innovation products during the expo, where Festival (12-16 September 2016); more than 2 000 learners from the Namport Biggest Brainer Sci- schools in the northern part of the ence Quiz – 19 to 21 September country turned up at Ongwediva 2016; and the National Research from12 to 16 September. Symposium (21 to 23 September 2016). Some of the learners that According to Elzita Beukes, attended the festival said that they head corporate communication are learning a lot of thing from the and marketing officer at Namibian festival, and hoped to be engineers Communication Research Science one day for them to give back to and Technology (NCRST), despite their communities. www.ium.edu.naONGWEDIVA PROGRAMMES ON OFFER IN 2017www.informante.web.naNAPOPWLY DRAYCOTTMULTIMEDIA1) BACHELOR HONOURS DEGREES ON 2) STAND ALONE QUALIFICATIONS: 3) THE CENTRE FOR IMPROVEDOFFER: (CERTIFICATE, HIGHER CERTIFICATE AND INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE (CIIP) HIGHER DIPLOMA LEVELS)• BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PREPARATORY COURSE• BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS • BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BRIDGING COURSE)• FINANCE MANAGEMENT • BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS• HIV AND AIDS MANAGEMENT • FINANCE MANAGEMENT WHO SHOULD ATTEND?• HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT • HIV AND AIDS MANAGEMENT Students who did not meet the minimum • HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT university requirements are encouraged to AND MANAGEMENT register for the bridging course to qualify• MARKETING MANAGEMENT AND MANAGEMENT for STAND ALONE PROGRAMS• TRAVEL, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY • MARKETING MANAGEMENT• NURSING • TRAVEL, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Preparatory Course requires• EDUCATION – EDUCATIONAL • SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT a minimum of 18-19 points in the best 5 subjects including a minimum of a grade D in English at grade LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 12 level. POLICY (2YRS) • Higher Diploma Programmes requires IUM higher APPLICATION:ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Honours Degree Certificate. • Application forms are available at all IUMProgrammes requires a minimum of 25 points in thebest 5 subjects including a minimum of a grade D in • Higher Certificate Programmes requires IUM Campuses.English at Grade 12 level (or equivalent). Certificate. • Application forms may be downloaded • Certificate Programmes requires a minimum of 20- from the IUM Website. 24 points in the best 5 subjects including a • Application fee of N$ 120.00 and late minimum of a grade D in English at Grade 12 level. application fee of N$150.00. CLOSING DATE MONDAY 31 OCTOBER 2016Head Office Windhoek City Campus Swakopmund Campus Walvis Bay Campus Ongwediva Campus Nkurenkuru CampusDorado Park Campus T: 061 245 150 T: 064 400 106 T: 064 206 647 T: 065 230 145 / 230 149 T: 066 264 957T: 061 433 6000 F: 061 248 112 F: 064 400 106 F: 064 206 647 F: 065 230 159 E: [email protected]: 061 4336152 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected]: [email protected] OF THE REGISTRAR A UNIVERSITY DEDICATED TO ITS PEOPLE’S FUTURE.
16| INFORMANTÉ ADVERT 22 September - 28 September 2016 The Namibia Training Authority (NTA) endeavours to become Namibia’s port of call for vocational skills through the sustainable facilitation of training and related services provision, organisational effectiveness, funding, regulation, the administration of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Levy, and stakeholder engagement and communication. Pursuant to the requirements of the Vocational Education and Training Act, Act No 1 of 2008 and the Regulations for the Registration of Vocational Education and Training Providers: Vocational Education and Training Act No. 1, 2008, the NTA has commenced with the registration of Vocational Training Institutions in Namibia. The institutions listed below, after meeting the requirements as set out in Government Notice 300, are now registered with the NTA for the following scope of offerings on Level 1-5 of the National Qualifications Framework: 1. Adonai College (Windhoek) 061 231723 Office Administration 2. African Hospitality & Tourism (Windhoek) 061 256849 Hospitality & Tourism 3. Africa Institutional Management Services (Windhoek) 061 245917 Office Administration 4. African Leadership Institute (Windhoek) 061 250229 Transformational Leadership 5. Business School of Excellence (Windhoek) 061 247879 Logistics Management, Wholesale and Retail Operations & Distribution, Freight Handling, Road Transport, (South African Qualifications) 6. Clocknet Technology Centre (Windhoek) 061 260 656 Office Administration, Information Communication Technology 7. Centre for Training Projects Development (Windhoek) 061 306504 Business Management, Human Resources, Travel, Tourism and Hospitality, Marketing, Logistics & Transport, Procurement and Supply Operations, Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecoms, Computing & Systems Development 8. DAPP Vocational Training School (Outapi) 065 251179 Bricklaying & Plastering, Office Administration, Community Development 9. DAPP Vocational Training School (Nakayale VTC) (Outapi) 065 250067/258220 Hospitality & Tourism, Office Administration 10. Eenhana Vocational Training Centre (Eenhana) 065 263600 Bricklaying & Plastering, Office Administration, Joinery & Cabinet Making, Plumbing & Pipefitting, Metal Fabrication 11. Frameworks Africa Consultancy (Windhoek) 264 81 228 1727 Assessor, Moderator, Unit Standards Development, Quality Assurance 12. Heritage Business School CC (Windhoek) 061 246759 Office Administration 13. Institute of Bankers (Windhoek) 061 255632 Banking and Finance 14. IOnnstgitwuetediovfaO, RpuenndLue&arKnaintgim(Wa Minudlhilooe) k, Keetmanshoop, Walvis Bay, 061 275 4866 HPoolsicpiintagl,itICyD<,oBuoroiskmkeeping, Office Administration, Accounting, Business Administration, HIV AIDS Management, Marketing, 15. International Training College Lingua (Windhoek) 061 301 032 Accounting & Finance, Travel & Tourism, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Office Administration, 16. International University of Management (Windhoek) 061 433 6000 Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Finance Management, HIV AIDS Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Small Business Management, Travel, Tourism & Hospitality 17. Kambaku Hospitality College (Otavi) 067 306292 Hospitality & Tourism 18. Katutura Community College (Windhoek) 061 215671 Office Administration, Information Communication Technology 19. KatuturaYouth Enterprise Centre (Windhoek, Ondangwa) 006651 227421637740 AJouintoemryoatnivdeCEanbginineeteMrinagki,nBgr,icPklulamyibnign,gMetal Fabrication, 20. KLM Likuwa Mechanical Training Institute CC (Otjiwarongo) 067 304605 Motor and Diesel Mechanics 21. Mapac Technical Training Institute (Oshakati) 065 221977 Automotive Engineering 22. Marco Mpollo Vocational Training Centre (Ogongo) 065 257001 Hospitality & Tourism, Office Administration, Bricklaying & Plastering6211/08/09/2016 23. Monitronic Success College (Ondangwa) Accounting & Finance Management, Information Technology 24. Monitronic Success College (Otjiwarongo) 061 234736 Tourism & Hospitality Management 25. Monitronic Success College (Walvis Bay) Human Resources Management, Electrical Installation 26. Monitronic Success College (Windhoek) EBnugsiinneesesriMnganagement, Information Technology, Accounting & Finance, Electrical & Electronic Technology, Telecommunication 27. Namibian Academy for Tourism & Hospitality (Windhoek) 061 259288 Hospitality & Tourism (Tour Guiding) 28. Namibian College of Open Learning (Ongwediva) 061 3205111 Office Administration 29. Namibian College of Open Learning (Windhoek) Office Administration, Metal Fabrication, Automotive Mechanics, Plumbing & Pipefitting, 30. Namibia College of Open Learning (Rundu) 061 300556 Office Administration 31. Namibia Construction Skills Academy (Windhoek) MCSaoafntesettryri,auRlcsotTiaoednstCRinoogna,sdCtwrruaocnrtkeiosO,nC,piHevrielaaEtvinoygnPisnl,aeBnertriicOnkgplaeCyroianntgos,trrsPulcatsitoenriPnrgo&ceTsisliensg, ,CPoanisnttriuncgt,ioCnarpPelannttryO, pPeluramtiboinnsg,,SHuoruveseyiBnugi,lCdionngs,tHruecatlitohn& 32. Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary (Windhoek) 061 222885 Christian Ministry & Theology 33. Namibian Institute of Mining Technology (Arandis, Tsumeb) 064 511800 Mine Surveying, Autotronics, Boilermaking, Bricklaying & Plastering, Carpentry & Joinery, Clothing Production, Diesel & Petrol Mechanic, Electrician, Fitter & Turner, Instrument Mechanic, Millwright (Electrical & Fitting), Plumbing & Sheet Metal Work, Refridgeration & Air-Conditioning, Rigging Ropesman, Engineering, Trade Theory 34. Namibia Institute of Welding (Swakopmund) 064 406 348 Coded Welding 35. Namibia Maritime and Fisheries Institute (Walvis Bay) 064 270900 Marine Engineers, Deck Officers 36. NamPower Pty Ltd (Windhoek) 061 2054111 Electrical General Level, Fitter & Turner 37. Namibia Vocational School (Okakarara) 067 317316 Electrical General, Office Administration, Information Communication Technology 38. NationalYouth Service (Rietfontein) 061 415500 Automotive Mechanics, Office Administration, Bricklaying & Plastering, Plumbing & Pipefitting, Hospitality & Tourism, Information Communication Technology, Joinery & Cabinet Making, Metal Fabrication 39. Ngato Vocational Training Centre (Kapako-Rundu) 066 256 780 Office Administration 40. NICHE Training Academy (Walvis Bay) 064 206 242 Metal Fabrication 41. Okakarara Vocational Training Centre (Okakarara) 067 317069 EBnrigckinlaeyeirningg&, CPlloatshtienrginPgr,oOdfuficcteioAnd,mEliencistrtircaatlioGne,nJeorianle,rHyo&spCiatabliintyet&MTaokuirnisgm, P, lHuamirbDinrges&siPnigpefitting, Metal Fabrication, Automotive 42. 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22 September - 28 September 2016 SPORT INFORMANTÉ |23Wanderers’ top guns backUP FOR THE CHALLENGE: FNB Wanders (white) against Rehoboth Rugby Club early this year is boosted by the return of some of its top Michael Uugwanga “We hope to fill a very strong squad this time aroundplayers. Photo: Michael Uugwanga FNB Wanderers welcomed since the Welwitschias are out back its top players against of the Currie Cup. The play- Northern Platinum Rhinos ers that played for us in the on Saturday, 24 September, absence of these players had in the second match of the a chance already. We want to 2016 Rugby Gold Cup at get full points in front of our the Wanderers club in Pio- own supporters,” said Nel. neers Park, Windhoek. Wanderers were included in Wanderers lost 26-28 to Pi- the Gold Cup at the expenses rates in Johannesburg, South of two-time Namibia Rugby Africa on 10 September in the Premier League (NRPL) first round of the Gold Cup champions, University of Na- when they played without mibia (UNAM). some of the regular players who have been on duty with The Gold cup is expanded the Windhoek Draught Wel- this year to include the cham- witschias in the Currie Cup. pion open clubs of Namibia and Zimbabwe, even though Speaking to Informanté UNAM are excluded as the Sport ahead of the match, competition does not cater for coach of Wanderers JP Nel is university clubs. confident that his side will put up a good show on home soil. The Gold Cup is being con- tested by 20 clubs in a Rugby Wanderers are third in World Cup-style format, with pool B in a group headed eight pool matches per week by Rustenburg Impala and for five weeks up until 8 Oc- Pirates who both have five tober this year. points from the first round of matches. Nel also said that his side could have won the match The likes of Riaan van Zyl, against Pirates had they been Gerhard Lötter, Ruan Lu- more calm and confident. dick, AJ de Klerk, and Rohan Kitshoff are all expected to “We were down 20-7 in feature after the Windhoek the first 20 minutes but the Draught Welwitschias were boys did very well to recover. knocked out of the Currie It was our first match in the Cup. competition and we need to be on top,” added Nel. DATE: 4 NOVEMBER 2016 VENUE: WINDHOEK GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB FORMAT: SCRAMBLE DRIVE, 4-BALL ALLIANCE• CONTACT: [email protected] or call 061 275 4831 CHARITIES THAT HAVE BENEFITED OVER THE PAST 6 YEARS · Sunshine Kids · Brain Palsy Trust · The Pan Africa Woman Organisation · Little Annie· Janine & Suzelle Davin Trust· Hope Village · Brood vir my Broer · Mother Voice Grassroots & HIV/AIDS Care · PAY - Physically Active Youth and many more…
24| INFORMANTÉ SPORT 22 September - 28 September 2016 sportNo NPL funds from SYNS Michael Uugwanga sor MTC was willing to give. The national service. Under the sport ciations (Cosafa) sen- NO MONEY: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of league needs at least N$24 million. department, the ministry gives the ior challenge that wasTHE Ministry of Sport, Youth Namibia Sport Commission (NSC) hosted in Namibia on Sport, Alfred Iilukena. Photo contributedand National Services (SYNS) The ministry said it does not N$10 million annually that is allo- 11 to 25 June.has urged the Namibian Premier fund individual sport codes such cated to 48 sport codes.League (NPL) to look elsewhere as leagues but it can only consider “I hereby con-for financial resources after the availing resources to the NPL in “Although sympathising with the firm that we haveleague wrote a letter to the line the next financial year. NPL, the ministry can only consid- received the letterministry in recent weeks request- er availing resources to the NPL in from the NSC,ing financial assistance. Permanent Secretary in the the next financial year 2017/18 if but currently the SYNS, Alfred Ilukena said that the resources allows. Individual sport ministry is over- The NPL was set to start on 17 line ministry is currently operating codes are expected to approach the stretched and it hasSeptember but does not have the on a low budget of N$400 million corporate world for sponsorship already transferred an-money, after it failed to get an ad- which it gets from government for their activities,” said Ilukena. nual grants to the NFA,ditional N$9 million on top of the every financial year. as well as funds forN$15 million that its former spon- This year, the ministry spend the COSAFA Cup,” he The ministry currently has three N$8 million on the Council of said. departments on which the money Southern African Football Asso- is spent namely, sport, youth andStarlile kings of Nam football Lombardt edging closer in tennis Michael Uugwanga CROWNED: Aubrey Amseb was voted man of the match. Michael Uugwanga to be ranked number one in Africa, Photo: Michael Uugwanga something that Lombardt wants toAFRICAN Stars victory against HAVING started playing ten- emulate.Tigers in the Super Cup did not though neither players scored. football followers as the most sup- nis only three years ago at thecome as a surprise too many, Stars defeated Tigers 3-0 in the ported football club in the country tender age of 11, Megen Lom- Other junior Namibian playersjudging from their past success based on attendance by supporters. bardt could become one of the to be ranked higher on the Africanin domestic cup competitions in final which ended Tigers’ hope of After the match, Stars team manag- country’s top tennis player in continent were Jurgens Strydoma record dating back to 2007. winning three successive domestic er Lesley Kozonguizi said his team years to come after winning the and Suzelle Davin in the second cup competitions in a row, having can dominate Namibian football in girls U-18 double title with her and third places in Africa in 2005 In the last nine seasons, Stars won the NFA cup in May 2015 and years to come. partner Lisa Yssel at the Trust- and 2006 respectively.have won four Namibian Football the NPL this year. Stars’ goals were co National Tennis AssociationAssociation (NFA) cups, in 2007, scored by former Tigers players “It will be shame if there will be (NTA) Junior championships THE NEXT BIG THING: Megen Lombardt.2008, 2013 and 2014 and have Panduleni Nekundi and Treasure no league because we want to con- this month. Photo: Michael Uugwangaalso won three Namibia Premier Kauapirura, while Denis Ngueza tinue with what we have (winningLeague (NPL) titles in 2008-09, also scored. Stars are regarded by spirit),” said Kozonguizi. The 14-year-old Grade 9 learner2009-10 and 2014-15. Their recent said she wants to play professionalwin against Ingwenyama on 10 tennis in few years. “Even thoughSeptember, was their second suc- I did not win the singles title, I feltcessive win in the Super Cup which very good and was very happythey also won last year against Ti- with my performance. I see my-gers. Stars dominated the game self playing professional tennis inagainst a Tiger side that lacked the the future,” said Lombardt.cohesion of last season which sawthem winning their first- ever NPL A big fan of one of the world’stitle since Independence this year best tennis players, Serena Wil-May. liams of the U.S.A, the soft-spo- ken Lombardt also wants to play Not even Tigers’ centre backs of at major international tennis tour-Willem Mwedihanga and Ferdi- nament such as the Wimbledon,nand Karongee, who are also in the US Open, French Open and atBrave Warriors set-up, could had the Olympics. Lombardt is happydone more to prevent Stars from with the ongoing financial injec-scoring their goals. tion from Trustco Holding Groups (TGH) into tennis. Karongee joined Tigers fromStars in 2015, while Mwedihanga “Trustco has given us the op-returned to the Shandumbala boys portunity to showcase our talents.this season after years playing in It will be good if more companiesthe South African ABSA premier- come on board to help developship for Amazulu and University of the sport,” said Lombardt. SediPretoria (AmaTuks). Aubrey Am- Jacobs is regarded as the coun-seb and Nicky Musambani linked try’s best female junior player andup very well upfront for Stars, even was also the first Namibian player FNB not sponsoring NPLNOT INTERESTED: Mervin Katire of Black Africa (left) and Val- Michael Uugwanga clubs namely, Eleven Arrows, Pirates and Black Africa to velop football at club level, African Stars, Black Africa, whom they give about N$200 not at league level, hence ourton van Staden (right) of Pirates shaking hands before a FIRST National Bank Oshakati City and Tigers in 000 each in grants every three current contracts with BA and (FNB) has said that it has a deal then worth N$1,2 mil- month per season. Pirates,” said Eagles.league match. Photo contributed no intention of becoming the lion. Two weeks ago, NPL new sponsor for the Namib- chairman Johnny Doeseb re- The contract between the There is still no clear indica- ian Premier League (NPL) vealed that the league has ap- two clubs and the bank will tion as to when the NPL will despite it being one of the 36 proached FNB as one of the end in May 2017. Tracey Ea- start after missing the 17 Sep- possible corporate compa- companies seen as a potential gles, chief marketing officer tember deadline as set by the nies rumoured to be the next sponsor after former sponsor at FNB said that the bank is league administrators for the sponsor. MTC parted ways with the only willing to sponsor foot- 2016/17 soccer season. NPL when the league failed ball at grassroots level. FNB In 2006, FNB was one of to acquire an additional N$9 currently sponsors the Clas- Informanté understands that the biggest football sponsors million to supplement MTC’s sic Clashes schools sport the NPL is currently in discus- when it launched the FNB commitment of N$15 million. programme, which includes sion with an unnamed poten- Cup, including a sponsorship a school football league. “It tial sponsor. agreement with then five NPL FNB is the current sponsor has always been FNB Na- of two NPL clubs Orlando mibia’s approach to help de- Tigers are the current cham- pions of the NPL which they won in May this year.
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