WINNING NUMBERSNEWS BUSINESS SPORT 8 3111154 82 8 3111253 82ARMYWORMS SHOWING YOUNG CHIEFS 6 3098813 82ATTACK ETUNDA CASH ON IN DIRE 6 3108260 82IRRIGATION INTERNET STRAITS 11 3112568 82FARM P 03 ILLEGAL P 08 P 16 REMINDER THESE 5 NUMBERS APPEARED IN LAST WEEK’S INFORMANTÉ. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER.www.informante.web.na • 061-275 4700 Find us on Your Community NEWSPAPER • 08 February - 14 February 2018 • Edition # 615CABINET D-DAYHagecracksthewhipWINDHOEK – Cabinet Hage Geingob Vacanciesministers yesterdaymet with the Head ofState, Dr Hage Gein-gob, to be informed ofthe President’s inten-tion to redeploy someof them to other port-folios in a much-antici-pated Cabinet reshufflethat is expected to beannounced today. Political DeskIn what is already described as “Year of reckoning” IiPvuenlad-uItkheannia Jerry Ekandjo Sophia Shaningwa political musical chairs, and arace of the fittest, the focus will Tweya will also be moved to number of deputy ministers, from his Cabinet. of Home Affairs, Pendukeni Ekandjo after the duo ran a cambe exchanging of portfolios, with another portfolio. with considerations to merge Before going to press, Inform Iivula-Ithana, said that she only paign for the Swapo top positionsonly one or two new faces antici the Higher Ministry with the saw her termination letter on characterised by the characterpated in the reshuffle due to the The Ministry of Urban and Ministry of Education, Arts and anté also established that legal social media, but has still not assassination of Geingob.prohibitive nature of the Swapo Rural Development has been left Culture, and Safety and Security advice was sought on whether spoken to anybody or had theparliamentary list. vacant after its minister, Sophia and Home Affairs will possibly the President, who has the termination letter hand-deliv Ithana, who enjoyed popular Shaningwa was elected to the also be re-merged. jurisdiction to appoint, redeploy ered to her. support since she was the only If the campaign to get well- full-time portfolio of Swapo and terminate the appointments women in the Constitutionalknown Swapo stalwart and one Secretary-General. It is further anticipated that the of his Cabinet can also replace She insisted that she was also Committee in 1989, ran forof the county’s top lawyers, Sisa Ministry of Poverty Eradiation his nominations to the National never approached by her party the position of the Swapo ViceNamandje, to accept the position This week, the resignation of will not exist as a ministry on Assembly. on disciplinary action or her President at the last congress,of Attorney-General, a position the Deputy Minister of Labour, its own after today’s cabinet possible withdrawal and she still but heavily lost to Netumbohe has admitted to turning down Alfred Muheua, due to poor reshuffle. The issue that needed to be intends to attend the opening Nandi-Ndaitwah.in the past, it is expected that he health also created a vacancy at cleared up was whether the of Parliament as member andwill be one of the new faces in his ministry. Geingob will have his team ruling Swapo Party is the one founding writer of the Constitu She ran her campaign undercabinet. in place with the opening of with the mandate to withdraw tion will be celebrated. the “Team Swapo” banner, Insider hinted that the travel Parliament and one of his most its national assembly members, which consisted of members It is further expected that the ban of political office bear significant State of the Nation or if that power rests with the She was relieved of her minis Helmuth Angula, Nahas Angula,incumbent Attorney-General, ers will open the door for the Addresses to promote national nominating authority, who is the terial responsibilities along with Martha-Tilahun-Namundjebo,Sacky Shangala, will resume President to announce more cost- unity, improved service deliv President. the Minister of Youth, National Petrina Haingura, Armas Amukduty as the Minister of Presiden cutting measures by merging ery and higher expectations Service, Sport and Culture, Jerry wiyu and Ekandjo.tial Affairs, a position currently ministries, cutting down on the Last night, the former Ministerheld by Frans Kapofi, while theMinister of Mines and Energy,Obeth Kandjoze will be redeployed. Well-placed sources have alsoindicated that the Minister ofWorks, Transport and Communication, Alpheus Naruseb willswitch chairs with the Agriculture, Water and Forestry Minister, John Mutorwa, while theMinister of Information, Tjekero 12N$ .99 Zip Cola and Zero 2L 09/02/2018 - 11/02/2018 9N$ .99 Tait’s Chips 125gWEEKEND VALUE! assorted Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES
2 NEWS 08 February - 14 February 2018FOUR ESCAPE DURINGOne of the accused robbed the same farm house a day beforeMURDER SUSPECTS SEARCHWALVIS BAY - Four trial-await- Niel Terblanche trial on charges of stock theft,ing prisoners escaped from Manietjie Coetzee (23) awaiting trialholding cells in Leonardville on According to Deputy Commissioner on rape charges and Immanuel Goe-Saturday while police officers Edwind Kanguatjivi, Commander of ieman (32), awaiting trial on chargeswere out scouring the land for the Police Public Relations Division of stock theft, used a saw blade tothe three men accused of the in Windhoek, the four men, Petrus cut their way to freedom throughmurder of the elderly Botma Jaars (29), awaiting trial on charges bars of their cell. He said Jaars wascouple on their farm near Koës. of stock theft and motor vehicle granted bail but was still in custody theft, Johannes Amseb (32), awaiting because he could not afford to pay the amount of N$1 000. DeputyVACANCY Commissioner Kanguatjivi said the HORRIFIC: The three suspected killers of the Botma couple. Photo contributed four escaped trial-awaiting prisoners Institute for Open Learning (Pty) Ltd miXed IOL-001/02/18 were recaptured. arrested in a matter of hours. On Giel Botma registered the burglary has a vacancy for: Monday, Julius Frederick Arndt (40), with police in Koës. The incident in “They were re-arrested and ap- Andries Afrikaner (37) and Johannes Koës comes only two weeks after theRegional Coordinator (x1 Rundu) peared in the Gobabis Magistrate’s Christian (36), appeared before death of the elderly Riedel couple on court on Tuesday. All of them were Magistrate Melissa Mungunda and their farm outside Gobabis. The farmJob Responsibilities: convicted and summarily sentenced were informed of the charges against house was burnt to the ground while• Coordinate all student support activities in the region; to three years imprisonment without them. The accused face two counts Armin Siegfried Riedel (68), and• Assist students with queries regarding registration, examinations and the option of a fine,” he said. of murder each, two counts each of his wife Brunhild Riedel (66), were the contravention of the Arms and sleeping inside. The elderly couple assignments; On Saturday, farmers, residents of Ammunition Act, housebreaking were burnt beyond recognition.• Manage the resource centre; small towns and outlying villag- with the intent to rob and robbery• Manage the assignment, examination and regional Grade 12 registration es, along with the police from the and theft of a motor vehicle. Arndt According to Deputy Commis- south-eastern quarter of Namibia, faces an additional charge of house- sioner Kanguatjivi, detectives are processes in the region; who counted in the hundreds, breaking with the intent to steal and currently awaiting the results of the• Facilitate contact sessions, venues, tutors and facilitators; launched a manhunt for a band of theft. post-mortem to determine if a case• Assist with graduation ceremonies; killers responsible for the brutal of murder should be investigated.• Perform administrative functions and duties; deaths on Friday night of an elderly The additional charge against Arndt• Collate and send all administrative queries through to Head O ce; couple on the farm Lindeshof near stems from him burgling the house He rubbished rumours doing the• Liaise with IOL Head O ce in Windhoek; Koës. of the Botma couple the night before rounds that the elderly Riedel was• Provide professional support and service to students in their the murders. Less than 24 hours supposed to identify stock thieves On Saturday morning the re- later, he returned to the farm with in the week following his death and regional area; mains of Giel Botma (79), and his his two co-accused to kill them after the existence of a possible hit squad• Ensure that the correct information is conveyed to students in a wife Sarie (78), were discovered working for a stock theft syndicate. in their home. News of their death professional and expert manner; spread like wildfire on social media• Oversee and assist with distribution of student material; platforms, which gave rise to one• Ensure that all submitted applications are correct and complete; of the largest manhunts launched• Submit monthly reports on resource centre activities; in recent Namibian history. Three• Execute all other duties pertaining to student support. suspects were rounded up andCandidate Profile: Killer’s confession of horror• An independent worker with high levels of integrity and confidentiality; crime admissible• Must be willing to travel; dismiss the admissions, claiming bottles to stab and cut her neck and• Must be prepared to have company logo tattooed on palms of Eba Kandovazu that the police officers who arrested private parts. They then reportedly him forced him to confess and that took stones and inserted them into both hands; WINDHOEK-Self-incriminating his rights were not explained to her private parts before proceeding• Excellent communication and administrative skills; evidence at the time of his arrest him. Dausab further claimed that to have sexual intercourse with the• Neat and attractive appearance. provided by a man, accused of the he was assaulted by police officers corpse. gang rape and killing of a woman and that their presence ‘intimidat-Qualifications & Experience: from Swakopmund, has been ruled ed’ him. The investigating officer, “I am therefore satisfied that the• Minimum requirement of a three (3) year Diploma/Degree admissible by the High Court on however, previously testified that accused freely and voluntarily Tuesday. when Tsowaseb was arrested, he confessed and that his rights were in Education; was crying and yelling that he did explained to him. I am also of the• Valid Code 8 Driver’s Licence; Kingsley Dausab, who’s charged not mean to hurt Owoses. opinion that he was in his sound• Computer Literate; alongside Michael Tsowaseb, and sober senses. Tsowaseb failed• Experience in distance education will be an added advantage; allegedly confessed to police Dausab and Tsowaseb allegedly to prove that he was assaulted or• A minimum requirement to be considered as a possible shortlisted officers that he and the latter were strangled Owoses, after spending indicate who and how many police responsible for the death of Men- time together on the night of 4 officers actually assaulted him,” candidate for the vacant position will be that the applicants must esia Owoses. Last year, Tsowaseb September 2005. According to Judge Ndauendapo said. successfully pass the “Trustco Group Annual Integrated Reports Test” launched an application to have the indictment, the suspects raped which will consist of multiple choice questions from the annual reports of presiding Judge Nate Ndauendapo her and subsequently used broken The case is postponed to 10 Sep- the group spanning a period of the past 4 years. tember for continuation of trial.Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will be Youngster murder suspect testifiesaccepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and no CV orattached documentation shall be returned. Eba Kandovazu stabbed his pregnant girl- to an injury he sustained back to his uncle’s house friend five years ago. last Saturday in the cells when things turned sourIOL is powered by Trustco Group Holdings Ltd, a multiple winner and consistent achiever WINDHOEK-A young when he fell, testified that between him and Van derin the prestigious “Best Company To Work For” annual survey. man from Mariental on Michael Swartz, 25, he suspected that the Van Westhuizen. Monday took the stand in testified that he was 19 der Westhuizen was sex- the Windhoek High Court years old at the time his ually attracted to another The State alleges that on to testify about the grue- 15-year-old girlfriend, man, who according to 3 October 2012, Swartz some events that unfolded Sara van der Westhuizen, him constantly called and went to Van der Westhu- days before he allegedly was stabbed six times texted her. izen’s home, called her with a knife. Swartz who out and stabbed her six testified whilst sitting, due “She kept receiving times. Van der Westhuizen messages and calls by then reportedly ran intoIf you meet the above criteria kindly forward your CV to [email protected] or hand an unknown number and the house for safety butdeliver at the Trustco o ce in Rundu on or before 14 February 2018 I would ask her about it he followed her. He subse- and she denied it. I bought quently stabbed Van der her the cellphone she Westhuizen in the neck had. The way she spoke once more. on the phone sounded like she was talking to a Medical reports show man. It was disturbing,” that Van der Westhuizen Swartz said. Employed died of multiple stab as a security guard at the injuries to her neck and time, Swartz said that he chest. The trial continues eventually moved in at before Judge Alfred Sibol- Van der Westhuizen’s par- eka. Mbanga Siyomundji ent’s house and provided represents the suspect and for them. He then moved Dominic Lisulu is for the State.
08 February - 14 February 2018 NEWS 3GOVT SUBSIDISESBeneficiarieslaugh allthewaytothebank Supreme CourtNHE HOUSES condemns stiffWALVIS BAY - The Minister of Urban and Rural Develop- and would also have lost out on warned that the construction of sentencesment has lashed out at the National Housing Enterprise much more in terms of upkeep and shacks in the backyards of the new(NHE) for allowing contractors to artificially escalate rehabilitation of neglected houses houses given to beneficiaries will not LESS JAIL TIME: Judge Dave Smuts.construction costs of low-cost houses built under the standing empty and unoccupied,” be tolerated. The governor requested Photo contributedMass Housing Development Programme, while fully she said. Referred to as D1 category local authorities in the Erongoaware that people in the ultra-low income category will houses, they was constructed to Region to enforce every law avail- Eba Kandovazunever be able to ever afford them. cater for ultra-low income earners – able to them to prevent the backyard people that earn less than N$3 000 shack phenomenon. WINDHOEK-The Supreme Court Niel Terblanche to enable the target group to be per month – and will now be offered on Tuesday cautioned High Court offered the completed houses at an at a low monthly instalment of only “Here we see beautiful houses with Judges to refrain from imposingMinister Sophia Shaningwa made affordable price. N$550. lots of open space between the build- sentences that outweigh the lifethis allegation during the handover ings but after one week we also see expectancy of offenders.of 400 houses to new beneficiaries in “The Namibian Government will “Cabinet decided that despite the shacks built in every available spot.Swakopmund. subsidise 65% of the cost of all two- government losing, we had to lower Suddenly we see ten families living This, according to the court, isSome of the houses have been stand- bedroom houses constructed by the the cost price of the houses. The on the same premises,” he said. unconstitutional and inhumane.ing empty and unused for almost two NHE under the Mass Housing De- beneficiaries can now expect to payyears after being completed. This velopment Programme, which means a radically lowered monthly instal- He said new beneficiaries charge The ruling, presided by Chiefsituation forced the central govern- that units previously priced at N$200 ment. Benficiaries will however be exorbitant rental fees for shacks on Justice Peter Shivute, Appeal Judgement to compromise in its approach 000 will be sold for as little as N$70 paying the full cost of basic services their premises, and apart from over- Dave Smuts, Elton Hoff, Acting 000. If we did not take the decision, which will include property tax to crowding, create a variety of other Appeal judges Yvonne Mokgoro we would miss the aim of the project the local authority,” Shaningwa said. problems which include fire risks, and Theo Frank, follows an appeal health risks, as well as increased lodged by four convicts against At the same time Erongo Regional pressure on proper delivery of mu- lengthy sentences imposed on them, Governor, Cleophas Mutjavikua nicipal services. ranging between 64 years and 67 years.Armyworms attack Etunda irrigation farm The four men, Zedikias Geingob,Maria David Erenstein Haufiku, Nicodemus Uri-Khob and Salmon Kheibeb haveETUNDA- AN armyworm outbreak ONSLAUGHT: Armyworms at Etunda Irrigation Farm Project. Photo: Maria David been convicted on two counts ofin the Etunda area has threatened the murder, housebreaking with intentlivelihood of farmers at the Etunda reserves, while some is milled into 2016 and that they still continue to feed on maize plants by attacking the to rob and robbery with aggravatingIrrigation Project. flour, sold to the Office of the Prime attack crops throughout the Omusati stalk and multiply extremely fast, and circumstances, as well as two counts Minister and distributed as drought area. as a result no maize was planted this of housebreaking with intent to steal. The armyworms have been eating relief food, and also through the year on the commercial land.away at crops and farmers are now national school-feeding scheme. “The worms are not controllable. The four robbed and killed anconcerned whether or not they will Those worms will be here forever as Despite means to control the elderly couple at their farm aroundhave a good harvest. After continuous Etunda Irrigation farm manager, long as the climate is favourable to worms, Viljoen, said it’s not possible Okahandja in 2000.drought for over half a decade, the Albertus Viljoen, noted that the army- them,” said Viljoen. unless the agriculture ministry spraysgood spell of rainfall, coupled with worm invasion started in November the entire region. The High Court in 2002 sentencedcloudy weather that has led to excess He added that the worms mostly Geingob, Haufiku and Kheibeb to 67moisture in soil, has been attributed years and Uri-Khob to 64 years im-to the pests, as well as the rampant prisonment. The justices have sinceattacks on crops. set aside the sentences and replaced them with life imprisonment terms. During a recent visit to Etunda,farmers showed this reporter evi- This would mean that the convictsdence of crops that were destroyed will serve 25 years before they arecompletely by the armyworms. eligible for parole. Release on parole is guided by good behaviour in The irrigation project, which is near prison and a promise of good behav-Ruacana, is the biggest green maize ior upon release.producer in the country, and suppliesthe Agro-Marketing and Trade Agen- “The sentences effectively left thecy (Amta). The armyworm infesta- four men without a realistic hope oftion has affected both small-scale being released during their life-farmers and plots managed by the times,” Judge Smuts said.government-owned Agriculture Busi-ness Development (AgriBusDev), Sentences of more than 37 yearswhich produces maize, wheat and are said to be unconstitutional and asvegetables. AgriBusDev, operating such, should be avoided, accordingunder the agriculture ministry, has 15 to the justices.maize-producing plots at Etunda. 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4 NEWS 08 February - 14 February 2018BACKLOG OF CRIMINALFewernewcasesfinalisedthanpreviousyearCASES WORRISOME Aili Iilonga fewer new cases last year com-DOLDRUMS: front row from left, Speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi, President Hage Geingob and Chief Justice Peter Shi- pared to the previous year.vute along with magistrates and judges at the opening of the 2018 legal year. Photo: Aili Iilonga WINDHOEK- Chief Justice Peter Shivute has expressed He, however, noted that the concern over the accumulation implementation of the e-justice of cases in Magistrate’s Courts system at the High Court has across the country. had a positive effect in the early finalisation of cases and According to Shivute, the reducing litigation costs. backlog is the result of a shortage of judicial officers, “The success rate of matters as well as the inadequacies of referred to mediation improved courtrooms, amongst others. from 60.4% in 2016 to 68% in 2017,” said Shivute. Speaking at the opening of the 2018 Legal Year yesterday, Speaking at the same oc- Shivute said that last year, casion, President Dr Hage Magistrate’s Courts recorded Geingob called for the Judici- 38 435, cases of which 19 140 ary system to apply stiffer were finalised. sentences to perpetrators who harm women and children. “This is a total of 50% cases completed, which is a great “I am aware that the issue of concern to me because at this backlogged criminal cases is rate we are building up a back- still a challenge, we, however, log of cases which is mainly need to work together despite due to the inadequacy of court- budget cuts to ensure that we rooms, the malfunctioning do whatever it takes to ensure of, and not enough recording that we do not prolong the suf- equipment, and the shortage of fering of those who have fallen both judicial officers and court victim to crime,” said the support staff have been cited President. Geingob appealed by the Magistracy as the rea- to the Judiciary, saying: “Laws sons for the less than satisfac- must be applied to all in a fair, tory statistics,” he said. reasonable and understand- able manner, thereby instilling The Chief Justice said that confidence in the legal process the trend of defence lawyers which is our best hope for being overbooked has caused achieving the fullest measure the High Court to finalise of human justice, social har- mony and progress.” Huge cranes change Walvis skyline Niel Terblanche 2013. The height of the new cranes mobile cranes can load and unload with boom in operational posi- approximately 15 containers per WALVIS BAY - History will be tion is 70 metres, the boom reach hour on average, but the new ship made when four brand-new gigan- measured from seaside leg is 69 to shore cranes can manage more tic ship-to-shore cranes arrive in metres and the total weight of one than double that at 30 to 40 con- the port of Walvis Bay. crane is 1290 tons. When fully tainers per hour. operational, the cranes will run The heavy lift tug Zhen Hua 8 is on a special set of rails which are The new giant cranes will also scheduled to arrive in the port on more than 30 metres apart and the improve the key element in port Friday, with its historic cargo. The rails will run for the full 600 metre operations. Vessel turnaround four giant cranes will be the first length of the new quay wall. The times will improve as well, which of their kind in Namibia and will cranes are powered by electricity will in turn allow more vessels to for the foreseeable future be the and each crane is fed by a trailing be serviced. The completion of the highest structures in Walvis Bay, electricity cable with a capacity of new container terminal is sched- and on a clear day will be visible 11 000 Volts;. uled for early 2018. The total cost from as far away as Swakopmund. of construction is N$4 billion and The supply and delivery of the At peak load one crane will will double the container capacity gigantic cranes form part of the draw 2, 5 MVA of electricity. The of the port of Walvis Bay from a EPC contract with China Harbour new cranes will improve dramati- current 350 000 twenty foot equiv- Engineering Company (CHEC), cally on the capacity of the cranes alent units (TEU’s) per annum to which was signed on 8 November, currently used at the quay. The 750 000 TEU’s per annum. Sincere Condolences City traders feel pinch of CoW fees Tawana E. Simasiku Aili Iilonga we make,” said a vendor. ers at the markets ranges between They further said that police N$131 to N$149 per year whilst (* 23/01/1987 + 25/01/2018) WINDHOEK –Street vendors in the monthly rentals fees differ the central business district are officials should bear in mind that depending on the sizes of the stands It is with sadness that we announce the untimely blaming City of Windhoek (CoW) they do not make enough profit to and stalls occupied,” said City of passing of our esteemed colleague and friend, for putting up high rental fees, as register for a licence. Windhoek spokesperson Lydia well as registration licence fees, Amutenya.Tawana E. Simasiku. Our sincerest sympathy to his and thereby forcing them to sell “We sometimes run away from family and those close to him during this time of goods without licences. City Police because we know Amutenya further said that illegal that once they catch you and you traders will be fined under the Busi- loss and bereavement. Vendors based in the China Town cannot provide a licence, they will ness Registration Regulation with area in the Northern Industrial arrest you, but we cannot afford an amount not exceeding N$2 000 Trustco Management and Staff Area, said that due to the registra- the registration fee as we barely or imprisonment for a period not tion fees and the lengthy procedures make enough money as it is,” said exceeding six months. at the CoW, they have given up on the vendor. Traders based in Town trying to acquire licences that will Square who mostly specialise in She further cautioned vendors enable them to sell their goods. cellphones and accessories said selling along the streets and outside they are struggling to make enough existing markets who have not been “We tried to go to City of Wind- money as customers are becoming registered with the City to come hoek and apply, but the process is scarce. forth as their activities are consid- so long that you just want to start ered to be illegal. selling and making some money to Last week at a media conference, feed yourself and your family. They CoW Chief Executive Officer, “Intensive daily operations are charge a lot for just a stand or a Robert Kahimise, said that the city done with the City Police Bylaws place at the kapana markets and we has recorded an increase in illegal Unit to deal with this, as such cannot afford it with the little profit trading with 93 new cases reported operations are endangering the lives in 2017 compared to 32 in 2016. of the people who operate illegally on roadsides,” she concluded. “Current registration fees for trad-
08 February - 14 February 2018 NEWS 5 Requests were addressed to the relevant permanent secretariesIPPR REPORTQUESTIONS GOVT PSWINDHOEK - A report by the Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR) on gov- “It was shocking to hear thaternment ministries titled Access Denied Report has stirred up commotion on its despite government efforts to VICTORIOUS: Charles Visser, lawyer for the Centralreport on access to information transparency that government ministries tend to have transparency in availing Bank with Liquidators Ian Mclaren and David Bruni.sensitise before issuing it to the public. information to the public. Many Photo: Eba Kandovazu government agencies are still not Aili Iilonga the response from PROs and other of all organisations and institu- doing so, as it was alleged by the SME Bank government officials. Follow-up tions contacted did not respond or IPPR, thus it prompted me to act bosses lied aboutIPPR Executive Director, Gra- phone calls and e-mails were could not provide the information swiftly by tasking officials within investments ham Hopwood, said that the made to the permanent secretar- requested. the ICT ministry to carry out areport was conducted last year as ies’ offices,” he said. fact-finding exercise to ascer- Aili Iilongaan assessment on access to infor- “Roughly about 85% of public tain the findings from the IPPRmation from the government. He pointed out that the requests enterprises approached for report,” he said. WINDHOEK-The Provisional Liquidators, David made by the IPPR were carefully information were unresponsive Bruni and Ian Mclaren of the infamous SME Bank Hopwood said that research- chosen to be non-controversial so while only one out of 14 regions, He added: “It is disheartening last Friday acquired authorisation to take legal ac-ers hand delivered information that there was no question of re- Erongo, responded with the infor- for a reputable research institu- tion and carry out investigations in South Africa andrequests to 20 ministries and that sponses being denied on grounds mation requested,” he said. tion such as IPPR to misinform Zimbabwe.the requests were addressed to the of security. the public in such a manner. Werelevant permanent secretaries. Minister of Information, Com- need to strive to not always opt Bruni and Mclaren approached the High Court on “It is important to note that this munication Technology, Tjekero for malicious, vexatious and irre- an urgent basis to recover all movable and immovable “In the past we have been told report showed high levels of non- Tweya, slammed the report, saying sponsible publications to portray property and funds in banks situated in South Africaby ministry PROs and other of- responsiveness”, said Hopwood. that the IPPR had a malicious the country in a bad light.” and Zimbabwe or any foreign country which wasficials that requests for informa- agenda of tarnishing and painting SME Bank property.tion should be sent first to the The report summarised that out the government image in bad light. He further questioned the integ-permanent secretaries’ offices. of 20 ministries approached with rity of IPPR. Judge President Hosea Angula additionally gaveOur colleagues in the media have an information request, only five Tweya said that the IPPR was them power to make any claims against any person inalso confirmed that this is often responded with the requested or asked to present a list of the “One wonders what the motive any foreign country. In his founding affidavit, Bruni similar information. contacted people but they failed was to carry out research with no said that the former SME Bank management mis- to do so. clear purpose and with no raw data represented to Bank of Namibia (BoN) and auditors It further highlighted that 80% supporting the findings,” he said. about what and where the funds were invested.Khama visit strengthens “The bank found that the bulk of the N$167 mil-Nam-Bots relations lion funds were paid to other beneficiaries who are not investment entities as far as the central bank canStaff Reporter establish. This was never disclosed as such by SME Bank management,” Bruni stated.WINDHOEK – President of TAKING HANDS: Lieutenant-General Dr. Seretse Khama Ian Khama and President Dr Hage Geingob. Photo: Zorena JantzeBotswana, Lieutenant-General for It was reported that N$196 million which SMEDr. Seretse Khama Ian Khama’s tween the two countries with the “We are exploring that pos- hoek, Muesee Kazapua, and the Bank lost has been backtracked to Zimbabweantwo day official visit to Namibia three rivers, namely, the Kwando, sibility of a desalination plant. General Manager of the Windhoek companies allegedly linked to wealthy Zimbabweanstrengthened bi-lateral cooperation Linyanti and Chobe. Both Namibia and Botswana are Goreangab Operating Company, businessmen.between the two counties, with challenged when it comes to water Dr Thomas Honer.multiple deals discussed and a “Water and energy supply resources. Both countries for Bruni added that the investment losses amounted toBorder Treaty inked by the two remains a challenge in the SADC example this year, are not experi- After a tour of the facility, N$174.4 million, which relate to funds paid directlyHeads of State. region, these are indispensable encing good rains. There is going Khama stated that he is impressed into accounts belonging to beneficiaries who used it commodities, and we hope to to come a time when the rain or by the state-of-the-art technology for non-investment purposes. The liquidators initially Arriving in the capital on Mon- identify ways in which the two rivers coming from the north will employed at the operation. asked to be recognised as foreign provisional liquida-day, Khama was met by the Deputy countries can cooperate on this not provide sufficient water. So, tors in South Africa and Zimbabwe.Minister of International Relations matters,” Geingob stated. we are exploring the possibility of ”Having a plant of this nature isand Cooperation, Dr Peya Mush- setting up a common desalination very impressive. It is something “We further seek for an establishment enquiry envis-elenga, The Minister of Economic The two Heads of State further plant,” Khama said. we are looking into as well, as aged by equivalent provisions to Sections 424 ofPlanning and Director of National re-engaged on plans on the set-up it will provide up to 40% of our South African and Zimbabwe laws,” Bruni argued.Planning, Tom Alweendo and vari- of a multi-billion dollar pipeline On the second day, Khama water needs. We hope to furtherous other dignitaries. that will draw water from the visited the Goreangab Water engage on this with the Namibian “The applicants are authorised to institute and Atlantic Ocean and be shared as Reclamation Plant, accompanied government, and seek technical proceed to the final determination thereof, such Khama further engaged desalinated water by Namibia and by the mayor of the City of Wind- assistance on this venture,” Khama proceedings as may be necessary in this Court and inPresident Dr Hage Geingob and Botswana. said. any Court (of competent jurisdiction in South-Africavarious ministers at State House, and/or Zimbabwe and/or any foreign country) insigning the Border Treaty be- achieving the proper and effective winding-up of thetween the two countries. Speaking company,” Judge Angula ruled.at the signing ceremony, Geingobexplained that the Border Treaty The liquidators, through their lawyer Francoiswill enhance the free movement Erasmus, further requested for authority to pay smallof people and animals alike, depositors amounts of up to N$25 000, of which anwhilst jointly governing the use order was granted.of shared water resources be- “There are more than sufficient funds available to enable us to effect payment of such claims but we cannot do so without authority by this court. The small depositors are suffering financial hardships because the funds are retained,” Bruni stated.Dig a hole and cover it up - GeingobSYMPATHETIC: President Hage Geingob paid a visit to the Hepatitis E wreaked Havana informal Zorena Jantze dig a hole and cover it up. Don’t few days later it’s vandalised andsettlement expressing dismay at unsanitary living conditions. Photo: Zorena Jantze get me wrong, I’m not encourag- dirty. Cleanliness starts with the WINDHOEK – During a visit to ing open defecation.” individual,” Geingob said. the Havana informal settlement, where 51% of the Hepatitis E Geingob further raised concerns He further encouraged residents cases have been reported, Presi- that many Namibians have a to work together in keeping their dent Dr Hage Geingob expressed mentality that it’s a free country environment clean, with the shock at streams of sewage and and therefore they can settle hopes of reclaiming the cleanest human waste that could be spot- where-ever they wish. “Yes, it’s a African city status it once held. ted between shacks and encour- free country, however, we cannot aged residents to rather dig a hole just grab land and settle where we Speaking to the Informanté, and cover it as a last resort. want. The City of Windhoek allo- some residents expressed grati- cates services according to plots, tude to the president for paying Geingob, accompanied by but due to the high urban influx, a visit to their humble dwell- health officials and representa- some residents are left without ings. Ignatius Vries, one of the tives from the World Health services,” Geingob said. residents of Havana, said, “The Organisation, (WHO), visited two President’s visit gave us hope. locations in Havana last week In addition, Geingob implored We, however, wanted him to Friday. residents not to vandalise new travel a bit further into our settle- toilets once they are allocated. ment. It gets worse then what you Speaking to the residents, “This is not a disease that some- just saw. We want the council- Geingob said, “We all come from one inherits, it’s caused by bad lor and the City of Windhoek to ghettos and the bush, but at least hygiene. We cannot just come provide us with more taps and and build toilets for you and a toilets.”
6 NEWS 08 February - 14 February 2018 RETRO SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOChina throws lifelineto African wildlifeAfrica’s wildlife has been decimated in the last four PIC OF THE DAYcenturies since the advent of conquests, and the des-picable act of illegality in wildlife trade continues Al Bab, Syria; A Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army fighter sits on sofa amid the debris in the eastern suburbs of the city.today, affecting mainly elephants and rhinos, now on Photograph: Khalil Ashawithe brink of extinction.Now that ivory trade and possession is banned in THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDENChina, other wildlife species are still in dangerthe world over, and as a country that depends on CASH AND CURRENCY an open, public and encrypted ledger thateco-tourism, a lifeline should also be thrown to other Helen Gurley Brown once said, “Money, We can immediately recognise the val- verifies transactions based on computationswildlife species in peril. Mind you, elephants have if it doesn’t bring you happiness, will at ue of money as a medium of exchange. done by volunteer networks of computersbecome extinct on some continents, and with the ex- least help you be miserable in comfort.” Without it, we’d have to barter, and to across the globe. These charge transactionception of Africa, only a handful of Asian countries Money, cash, currency – these things are buy something at the supermarket, you’dhave small populations of elephants and rhinos. all integral to our daily lives, fees for transactions verified,The biggest markets trading in ivory are still in Asia, and yet we don’t always know have to have something the supermarket while also attempting to ‘mine’and China was the biggest of all, hence the window what makes it so. Common wanted as well. Money thus functions as new coins by discovering theof opportunity for governments as well as local and tales involve it being an im- an intermediary – you can give the super- relevant cryptographic keys.international environmental agencies to consolidate provement on simple barter- market money, and they can exchange that The technology is quite inno-ideas on how to influence other countries to follow ing, but archaeologists have for what they need from someone else. vative, and presents many solu-the Chinese example. The silence of environmen- taken this myth to town – Its function as a store of value is also quite tion for disparate transactiontal organisations on the Chinese ban is baffling to originally, humanity simply recognisable – you can save money to use systems, but its proponents aresay the least, but ivory products are also found in worked on gifts and debts. Yet later! Here, of course, is where the problem arguing that it has the poten-north-America, East and West Europe. around the world we all start- of inflation creeps in. However, inflation tial to replace our other formsAlthough the Europeans were initially the biggest ed using commodity money. can usually be countered by saving money of money. But does it providepoachers, nowadays Asians are cited as the main In 3000BC, the Mesopotami- where it bears interest – if the interest paid the same functions as money?culprits in illegal wildlife poaching, and ivory ans used the shekel – the weight is greater than inflation, your money holds As a medium of exchange,products are still kept as assets and collateral in of 160 grains of barley. In the its value. It is why money fails in a hyperin- it’s certainly making inroadsdeveloped countries. It is still the final analogy of America’s, Asia, Australia and flationary economy, like that of Zimbabwe – worldwide, many business-the menacing act of poaching wildlife in Namibia Africa, the use of shell money a few years ago. It fails as a medium of ex- es already accept bitcoin, andand Africa as a whole that as long wildlife products was prevalent – using the shells change when you cannot be certain that the with its recent popularity,are traded freely elsewhere in the world, poaching of the cowry, a type of sea snail. money you received can be counted on to be that number is certain to rise.cannot be immobilised. The Lydians (ancient Turks) the same value later, when you want to use it. As a store of value, however…The Chinese nationals in Namibia have been blamed were the first to introduce gold Finally, money is a unit of account – without A year ago, a bitcoin was worthas the kingpins behind the elephant and rhino poach- and silver coins, around 650 to money, accounting could not exist! It allows 942 USD, and in Decembering, but local people have been instrumental more 600 BC. Eventually this system you to accurately measure your income and 2017 it peaked at USD 19 500.than Asians to facilitate illegal poaching, since they of commodity currency would expenses, and make sure you don’t spend At time of writing, it has beenbenefit financially. In the last five years, statistics develop into representative cur- more than you’ve earned, as all expenses (or hovering between USD 6 000indicate that only about 20 Chinese nationals were rency, as banks would store the commodity, goods and services consumed) can be tracked and USD 9 500 just over the last week. Itimplicated in wildlife-related crimes, while about and the receipts would function as ‘notes.’ with their prices over periods of time. It al- does not seem to be quite stable and is thus200 are Namibians and about 70 from other African This system first started during the Song lows us to borrow money, purchase houses, unlikely to function as a store of value. Ascountries. dynasty in China, and would later spread to and pay it off over time. And, of course, a unit of account – well, given its unstableNamibia is one of the countries in Africa with the Europe after a chapter in Marco Polo’s book, this is how government imposes taxes. value, it remains unlikely to be able to bebiggest populations of elephants and rhinos, but The Travels of Marco Polo, entitled ‘How the Recently, however, there has emerged a new used as a unit of account by person or com-there’s no guarantee that they can outlive extinction Great Kaan Causeth the Bark of Trees, Made form of currency – cryptocurrency. Usually panies, and I believe that until a governmentin decades to come. This is the time to ride on the Into Something Like Paper, to Pass for Mon- identified as the ‘coin’ that started this new start accepting bitcoin to pay taxes, thatback of the Asian Tiger to ensure that the future ey All Over his Country’became widely read. trend, Bitcoin, it uses a technology known will remain so for the foreseeable future.generations will still see wild elephants, rhinos and During the 17th to 19th centuries, paper cur- as a blockchain. Essentially, this relies on In Namibia, this is actually a moot point.other terrestrial and marine wildlife. rency slowly replaced gold coins as a repre- The Bank of Namibia has released a Posi-The ban in ivory trade and possession in China is sentative currency, and before long, use of tion Paper back in September 2017 that stip-just the beginning of meaningful conservation of actual gold was discouraged. Most curren- ulated that there is no legal provision for thewild species on the continent, then again, in this bat- cies were pegged to gold. After World War establishment of virtual currency exchangestle watching from the sideline could mean complici- II and the Bretton Woods conference, cur- in Namibia, and stated that it is not legal ten-ty in the trade in wildlife products. rencies were instead pegged to the US Dol- der in Namibia. Bitcoin has become quite lar, which was pegged to gold, given that popular due to its rapid rise in value, with • Newspaper registration: 06/01/119 the US had the greatest gold reserves in the many ‘investing’ in bitcoin, but it should be • Printed by Word Press, Windhoek, world. But the oil crisis of 1971 resulted in remembered that as it currently stands, it is Richard Nixon abandoning the gold stand- not money – it is a speculative investment. Office +264 83 100 1000 ard, and since then, paper money was backed With no wealth created by itself, it rather • 260 000 copies distributed monthly to all major Namibian by law only. In particular, governments im- transfers wealth with the changes in its val- pose taxes, which are only payable in legal ue – it’s a zero-sum game. So while you can towns tender, creating demand for that currency. make lots of money quickly, it is also pos- • Headquarters: Trustco House, 2 Keller Street, Windhoek, Why do we find money so useful, then? sible to lose it rather quickly as well, as the When William Stanley Jevons analysed last month’s price fluctuations have shown. Namibia the reasons back in 1875, he found four In the end, the only way to really become • Contact: Tel. 061 275 4102/8 Fax. 061 275 4090 Email. functions, elegantly summarized as “Mon- rich is slowly, with blood, sweat and tears. ey’s a matter of functions four. A Medium, Desmond P van Heerden, HonsBComm [email protected] a Measure, a Standard, a Store.” Modern (Stell) is the Chief Analytics Officer of • Electronic: www.informante.web.na economists now consider only three func- Trustco Group Holdings Ltd. Previous arti- tions, however – a medium of exchange, cles available online at http://toi.hopto.org/. EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER a unit of account, and a store of value. He can be contacted at [email protected] • The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of our advertisers and the views aired in letters are not necessarily those of the newspaper. • Informanté publishes all advertisements in good faith and cannot be held liable for any misrepresentation, losses or injury to any reader making use of the products or services advertised.
08 February - 14 February 2018 miXed 05/02/18 AFRICA/EDITORIAL 7 Trustco Construction FFlilpipssididee Services (PTY) Ltd has vacancies for: CHRIS JACOBIE CHRIS JACOBIE General Workers/Labourers: A Nation Arises (Shutter hand, bricklayer and steel fixer) (10 x Windhoek) The values and actions of citizens are increasingly confirming Namibian Job Responsibilities sovereignty and nationhood beyond national unity. • Construct retaining walls and fences; • Assist in construction or demolishing of buildings; Two very different events the past days -- the murder of an elderly couple • Load and unload structure materials and move materials in work areas; on a Namibian farm and the political crises in the Southern African region -- • Mix and pour concrete, grout, cement, sand, or plaster; not only prove national interest above all else, but confirm sovereignty and • Operate powered equipment, e.g. saws, drills, graders, pressure cleaner, jack hammer, nationhood. compactors, mowers and material breakers; Namibia’s people, government and leaders are recognised beyond its • Maintain tools and equipment; borders by visitors, and quicker than Namibians sometimes want to • Erect and dismantle concrete forms, sca olding and ramps; appreciate themselves. The proof is everywhere and cannot be ignored. • Dig trenches and place pipes or cables for drains and extra services; • Cleanup work sites; The performance of Namibia on most levels was and still is the envy of • Manage shift equipment and materials; many -- if not most. But, with recognition and excellence comes the burden • Transfer and finish concrete slabs; of a growing regional and continental expectation for Namibia to share its • Take delivery of materials and load from suppliers; successes and experiences for the benefit of the region and the continent. • Mix, transfer and extend materials such as concrete and blacktop; • Remove debris and trash at construction sites using wheelbarrows; Namibians have every right to celebrate its nationhood and confidence in • Perform a variety of tasks at all kinds of construction sites. their own ability to face any challenges when, on 9 February, Constitution Candidate Profile Day is celebrated that prepared the nation for Independence on 21 March • Must be flexible with excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills; 1990. • Be honest and trustworthy; • Demonstrate sound work ethics; It is a legacy of leadership, citizens’ commitment and national effort when • Knowledge on patch plastering silicone implants with pink post-its. the same hands that held the guns in the trenches of bloody wars are those Education and Experience hands that hold the Constitution as a light on the road of peace, stability • Grade 10 Certificate; and development for Namibia that serves as inspiration for a new Africa. • Two (2) years’ experience, preferably at a construction or mining site; • A minimum requirement to be considered as a possible shortlisted candidate for the Communities elsewhere in the region increasingly express the wish to live and settle in Namibia. Languages from people all over the world are heard vacant position will be that the applicants must successfully pass the Trustco Group on the sidewalks of towns and in Windhoek. Namibians are told by visitors Annual Integrated Reports Test which will consist of multiple choice questions from that they are fortunate to live in a country that seems to have been created the annual reports of the group spanning a period of the past four (4) years; by forces of nature in anger. In fact, many visitors from South Africa who left • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and the country in droves at Independence, return to tell Namibians that they maintenance; had made a mistake. • Preference will be given to Namibian citizens. Tourists return and invite others to Namibia because they feel safer and Site Clerk more respected than in their own countries. In spite of the many challenges like crime and road accidents -- still unacceptable to all Namibians. (1 x Windhoek) Job Responsibilities Namibia is growing in popularity not only because of its great natural • Conduct physical checks on labour force and record individual activity on timesheet; beauty and hospitality, but because the world outside the Namibian House • Calculate labour hours per activity and submit timesheets to o ce; looks through the windows and sees a nation inside that cares for one • Assist HR with obtaining labour requirements from Site Agent to recruit and sign-on another, in spite of huge differences and diversity. labourers when required; Just a few examples of Namibian sovereignty will be enough to wake the • Complete engagement form, UIF etc., and submit to o ce; spirit of past generations and force our ancestors to admit that the current • Order supplies according to requirements; Namibian generation, in the shortest time, exceeded their wildest and • Make out requisition for non-standard items and submit to purchaser; highest expectations. • Arrange for supplies to be delivered timeously either to store or on site where required; • On receiving supplies, compare delivery note with bill of quantities and actual quantity After independence, Namibia was often described as an international miracle, but now Namibians know it took Namibians to establish Namibia’s delivered; sovereignty trade mark. Only good, consistent, successive leadership, • Minimise stock holding in store or on site but ensure adequate supplies when required; respect for justice and citizens’ faith in the democratic institutions and • Make out issue note for a specific contractor and per stand; processes could be forged into unity by the furnace of different generations • Check how much material is being requested versus quantity allowed; in different battles, but for the same Namibia. • Conduct a daily stock-take to determine requirements of contractors to be ordered for One of the greatest tragedies in recent days, the cold-blooded robbery next day; and assassination of the elderly Botma couple near Koës, will forever be • Complete monthly progress reports and submit to Site Agent; a monument of spontaneous nationhood, although it came at a cost that • Maintain store administration, site petty cash and Site Asset Register. nobody should ever be expected to pay. Candidate Profile • Excellent organisational skills; A relentless manhunt by communities, farmers, workers and police ended • Able to meet deadlines; with the Keetmanshoop court appearance of three self-confessed murderers • Broad general understanding of current construction practices, methods, and materials; and solidarity from the search to the eventual custody of the plundering and • Familiarity with proper procedures for handling and storing hazardous materials; murdering gang. • Excellent interpersonal communication skills; • Basic writing and computer skills. It was not the first time, but a tragic reminder of how much Namibians Education and Experience progressed. • 3 to 5 years‘ experience in construction site administration; • A minimum requirement to be considered as a possible shortlisted candidate for the The success rate of the police in apprehending attackers on elderly living in communal, subsistence and commercial farming areas, since independence, vacant position will be that the applicants must successfully pass the Trustco Group is nearly perfect and not an accident, but a result of community cooperation Annual Integrated Reports Test which will consist of multiple choice questions from and because of a sense of duty, regardless of society. the annual reports of the group spanning a period of the past four (4) years; • Grade 12 Certificate; Giel Botma, a son torn by grief and shattered by the loss of his parents, • Relevant Technical Certificate; declared in his darkest hour that he was overcome by the solidarity of all • Knowledge of techniques for construction scheduling; Namibians. A more striking declaration of nationhood will be hard to find. • At least five (5) years’ experience managing ant farms including milking the Queen; • Thorough knowledge of construction site administration and construction site safety The always negative minority on the far left and the far right of political requirements; common sense must hang their heads in shame, apologise to Namibians • Valid driver’s licence; and start doing something for the country, apart from counting their money • Preference will be given to Namibian citizens. under their beds hidden with foreign passports. Operators: In a conspiracy of history, the Founding Chairman of the Namibian Constitution will open Parliament as Third President of the Republic of (Dozers, Loaders, Excavators, TLB’s, Construction Rollers, Water Trucks, 10m3 Tipper Namibia, after a historic election majority and also a democratic victory as Trucks, Tractor, Mechanical Assistant) President of Swapo and after a hard and fiercely contested congress against (13 x Windhoek) well-respected veterans with a Swapo pedigree from within his party Job Responsibilities structures. • Operate construction related equipment and take responsibility for machine being In sharp democratic contrast the ruling Swapo is gaining ground and operated; national popularity after each election, unlike much older liberation parties • Interact with mechanical and supervisory sta ; in the Southern African region that are losing support and are in leadership • Conform to company safety standards as well as company policies and procedures. crises. Candidate Profile • Must be flexible; Countries that saw Namibia as an experiment in power sharing and • Must be honest, trustworthy and demonstrate sound work ethics; independence are locked in internal strife and Namibia through its people is, • Able to activate a halo on demand; together with Botswana, the democratic gold standard. • Must be able to work independently and in a team environment. Education and Experience Namibia is not that different, but it is far from similar and the difference • Grade 10 Certificate; lies in the battlefield where Namibians had to remain to build and maintain • At least five (5) years’ work experience in high-volume construction production structures of peace, because they did not have the option like all occupiers who have a motherland elsewhere. environment; • Heavy Equipment Operators Certificate; Namibians are where Namibia is. • Knowledge of standard operating procedures on equipment being applied to operate on; Constitution Day, the third elected President, the opening of Parliament • Reasonable knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage procedures; and the Independence celebrations on 21 March, are a reminder of a • Knowledge of road construction, township development, and maintenance techniques; Namibian destiny of peace, stability and development. • Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures; Namibians declared independence and achieved nationhood. • Preference will be given to Namibian citizens. • A minimum requirement to be considered as a possible shortlisted candidate for the vacant position will be that the applicants must successfully pass the Trustco Group Annual Integrated Reports Test which will consist of multiple choice questions from the annual reports of the group spanning a period of the past four (4) years. Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and no CVs or attached documentation shall be returned. Your CV may be submitted to: Trustco Construction Services is powered by Trustco Group Holdings Ltd, a multiple winner and consistent achiever in the prestigious “Best Company To Work For” annual survey. E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 061 – 275 4303 Closing Date: 19 February 2018
8 BUSINESS 08 February - 14 February 2018BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review SHOWING CASH ONPublic given 7 days to remove content 31 January to 30 February 2018 INTERNET ILLEGAL NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE MARKET CAP TRUSTCO GROUP TUC/TTO 9.00 2.86% 520 4 676 7 479 HOLDINGS LIMITED CAPRICORN INVESTMENT CGP 18.07 0.06 765 13 818 9 342 GROUP FNB NAMIBIA FNB 46.58 - 7 341 12 483DOWN UP HOLDINGS LTD WINDHOEK – Namibians have been warned to counts,” Zemburuka stated. He refrain from displaying images and videos of the added that failure to adhere to this AGRA LTD AGR 1.47 - - - 150 Namibian currency on social media, as the practice request, will leave the Bank with is illegal. no choice but to take appropriate NAMIBIA ASSET NAM 0.68 - - - 136 action against the offenders as prescribed by the law. MANAGEMENT LTD Zemburuka noted that the law STIMULUS INVESTMENT SILP 121.29 - - - 564 stipulates that any person who contravenes the relevant provi- LTD sion of the Act, shall be guilty of an offense and shall be liable on NIMBUS INFRASTRUCTURE NUSP 10.50 - - - 109 conviction of a fine not exceeding N$100 000 or to imprisonment LIMITED Business Reporter for a period not exceeding seven years or both. NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 40.00 - 952 38 078 8 280 - - - 106 The illegal display of currency NICTUS HOLDINGS - NAM NHL 2.00 - - - extends to illustrations, paint- - - - 1 664 ings, pictures, graphics, physical BIDVEST NAMIBIA LTD BVN 7.85 1 607 Kazembire Zemburuka , Deputy objects, electronic images, and Director of Corporate Commu- cinematography and through ORYX PROPERTIES LTD ORY 20.60 nications at Bank of Namibia the use of any material or print (BON) stated that the central Bank or electronic media, such as theCOMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE % of Namibia has noted that this internet (social media). NSX LOCAL 605 (0.02%) practice has been on the increase,BRENT CRUDE OIL 67.22 (2.61%) NSX ALL SHARE (2.32%) warning the public that displaying Zemburuka reminded the publicGOLD 1 338.00 (0.90%) JSE TOP 40 1 314 (5.77%) money on social media contra- that BoN is the sole institute man-PLATINUM 994.00 (0.76%) S&P 500 49 539 (4.51%) venes Section 25 of the Bank of dated by the Act to produce and UK FTSE 100 (5.89%) Namibia Act of 1997, as amended. issue Namibian currency. It thusFOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % EURO STOXX 50 2 695 (5.87%) It prohibits the copying, depiction, remains the primary objective of HANG SENG 7 141 (6.17%) replication or the simulation of the Bank to protect and ensureN$ PER US$ 12.02 0.52% 3 395 any part or the whole of the visual the stability, image and integrityN$ PER £ 16.63 (1.71%) 30 595 image, contents or appearance of of the national currency so as toN$ PER € 14.97 0.94% the Namibian currency. maintain public confidence.The local market was very active this third place in volume, with just over “The Bank is, therefore, re- BEWARE!: Kazembire Zemburuka ,week, with the NSX Local index up N$4.6 million worth of shares traded. questing members of the public Deputy Director of Corporate Com-0.2% at 605, and the NSX Overall The local currency lost 0.52% against that have illegally reproduced munications at BoN.Index down 2.32%, to close at 1314. the US Dollar, to close at N$12.02 per images of the Namibian currency Photo ContributedAs at 30 January, FNB Namibia was USD, and gained 1.71% against the and displayed them on socialthe largest local company on the British Pound, to close at N$16.63 per media, electronic or print media,exchange, with market capitalisation GBP. to delete them within seven (7)of N$12.4 billion, followed by Capricorn It closed at N$14.97 against the Euro, working days from their ac-Investment Group with N$9.3 billion, a decrease of 0.94%.Namibia Breweries with N$8.2 billion Paladin Energy, the 75% shareholder DBN seeks to finance rural industriesand Trustco Group Holdings with N$7.4 in the Langer Heinrich Mine, hasbillion. emerged from administration, and Business Reporter River, and this offers opportunities the field of infrastructure financingTrustco Group Holdings lead the mar- intends to apply for its shares to beket this week, with growth of 2.86% reinstated and again officially quoted WINDHOEK – The Development for coordination of activities which as a pathway to development.to close at N$9.00 per share. Capri- on the Australian Stock Exchange. In Bank of Namibia (DBN) is to visitcorn Investment Group took second terms of the Deed of Company Ar- the regional capitals of north-east- the Bank may finance. Tourismplace closing at N$18.07 per share, rangement, 98% of existing Paladin ern Namibia in order to stimulatewith growth of 0.06%. In terms of Shareholders shareholding will be demand for development finance. might explore and further developvolume, Namibia Breweries was again transferred to its creditors for no con-in the lead with N$38 million worth of sideration, leaving existing sharehold- The visits begin in Rundu on 5 the river as a travel route whichshares traded, with Capricorn Invest- ers with 2% of their original stake. In February, continue to Nkurenkurument Group grabbing second place terms of the Supreme Court, this is on 6 February, and end on 9 Febru- can add value to tourism in thewith N$13.8 million worth of shares the only option to keep Paladin as a ary in Katima Mulilo.traded. Trustco Group managed a going concern. three regions. He also points to the Talking about the regions,eWallet scam back again Kavango West, Kavango East and riverine fishing industry, which is a Zambezi, Mutumba says they hold significant opportunity for develop- source of fish regarded as a delicacy ment, in terms of infrastructure and enterprise, however he notes that in many restaurants across Namibia. demand for finance can be strength- ened, based on demand from local This, he says, indicates the need to authorities and entrepreneurs, Business Reporter for dividends, policy pay-outs or for any respectively. explore potential for processing and form of receiving or sending money. WeWINDHOEK - The public has been cau- also do not require any ‘codes’ from a DBN’s Senior Manager of Cor- packaging the fish.tioned to be careful of an ‘old’ imposter customer to release funds. Keep in mind porate Communications, Jeromescam that has resurfaced where fraudsters that we will also never ask you to go Mutumba, says that calls for finance Mutumba goes on to add thatpretend to be from FNB Namibia and through any steps on your cellphone.” from the regions are low in relationmanipulate customers by asking them Kahona-Katjiukua noted. to their potential for economic Nkurenkuru is a particular hotspotto perform an action on their cellphone, activity. He illustrates this with thewhich leads to loss of money through fact that, since inception, there has for development. As a recently pro-e-wallet payments. been no call for finance for tourism and hospitality. This flies in the claimed regional capital, the centre Ingrid Kahona-Katjiukua, from FNB face of the combination of tourismForensics stated, “This is not a new and hospitality potential, and the offers numerous opportunitiesscam, but every now and then the Bank’s ability to provide tailoredfraudsters try this again because they finance, which is flexible, and meets for further development. Thisknow customers do fall prey to easy cash the needs of the tourism industry inscams, especially in difficult financial other regions of Namibia. The same, includes excellent pos-times such as these.” he says, is true of other sectors. sibilities for tourism and Kahona-Katjiukua stated that the fraud- In reaching out to the north-ster calls people at random and poses eastern regions, Mutumba says hospitality, wholesale andas a FNB employee enquiring about the Bank is not only showing itsfunds that need to be released for various capacity to provide finance, but also retail, and social enter-reasons. Dividends, policy pay-outs or challenging entrepreneurs to comerewards for long standing customers have forward with their business plans prises such as privatebeen used as ruses in the past. and translate them into operational opportunities with the aid of DBN schools and private She added that the call, in most cases, finance.is placed to a landline and the customer medical facilities.is then requested to enter a code on their The Bank, he says, seeks not onlycellphone for release of funds. greater levels of economic activity On the topic of infra- spread across Namibian regions, “This code is normally the cellphone but also a spread of sectoral activity structure finance forbanking string; *140*392# or *140*321# across the regions.followed by what the fraudster then north-eastern Namib-names as a verification code but is in The three regions, Mutumba says,fact the amount the customer is about to are connected by the Kavango ia, Mutumba saystransfer to the fraudster - e.g. 4994 ulti-mately sending N$4,994.00.” Kahona- that the Bank isKatjiukua detailed. one of the central She further urged customers to remainvigilant at all times as calls such these are agencies taskedNOT from FNB Namibia. with contributing “The bank will never call a customer ora member of the public to release funds to development of infrastructure. In this light, he encourages local authorities in Zambezi, Kavango East and Ka- vango West, to approach the Bank. The construction of a road, he says, stimulates wellbeing and enterprise at either end, and at all the centres along- side it. Servicing of land, and construction of housing, are important elements in the quest to improve social AID: DBN’s Senior Manager of Corporate Communications, Jerome Mutumba. SCAM: Ingrid Kahona-Katjiukua, from wellbeing, he continues. Photo contributed. FNB Forensics. Photo contributed Local authorities can draw on the Bank’s expertise in
08 February - 14 February 2018 BUSINESS 9 Cyber attacks continue to increaseCYBER CRIME COMBATTINGMEANS LIMITEDWINDHOEK – “Leading technology, financial, and govern- as hacking particular companies orment institutions have abecome targets of cyber crime, which institutions. Links argued that bothshows that no one is immune. cyber security problems specifically and other criminal activity carried Business Reporter the future is that we need to try and out using the Internet are not going CYBER ATTACKS: Picture for illustrative purposes only. Photo contributed keep intact the basic backbone of how to be solved with technology alone,The consequences of the attacks are the Internet has evolved, but we have but rather via close cooperation andincreasingly geo-political rather than to find ways in which to stay ahead coordination by all Internet stakehold-localized.” of highly-skilled cyber criminals out ers, including business, organizational there such as hackers, fraudsters and and individual users, governments and This were the sentiments of Fred- terrorists,” Links stressed. He added law enforcement agencies, and policyerico Links, research Associate at the that while more countries are strength- makers world-wide.Institute for Public Policy Research ening their law enforcement agencies,(IPPR), who made a presentation the general level of resources avail- “This must be combined with activetitled Tackling Cyber Security/Crime able to these agencies in developing efforts aimed at Internet literacy forin Namibia – Calling for a Human countries remains small, mainly due all Internet users, including parents,Rights Perspective Framework. Link to a limited political understanding of children, and educators. The socialargued that Cyber criminals have long cybersecurity challenges. component of cyber crime cannot beconsidered Africa as opportune to fixed without user engagement.” Linkscommit their criminal acts due to the Currently Cyber crime costs the exemplified.high number of domains coupled with global economy somewhere betweenvery weak network and information $375 and $575 billion per year. Cyber He added that Cyber security-relatedsecurity. “One of the many challenges attacks continue to increase and move laws, policies and practices should notwe are presented with today and into from mass frauds to sophisticated be used as a pretext to violate human attacks targeting individuals, as well rights, especially free expression, as- sociation, assembly, and privacy.FDI inflows rise aGnRdNaschtomulodretalk less the magnitude of reinvestment of Zorena Jantze earnings and debt instruments. CASH-WISE: Claudia Boamah. Business Reporter old (debt-to-GDP ratio ceiling),” Photo contribution Likukela stated. He further addedWINDHOEK - During the first nine However, the downside to this pro- WINDHOEK – “Leading indica- that the real shocker, however, wasmonths of 2017, net Foreign Direct In- jection is the uncertainty regarding the Boamah further noted that while tors such as vehicles sales, credit to the recent lead-by-example act ofvestment (FDI) inflows into Namibia recovery of uranium prices. business confidence may be on the private sector, business confidence cost cutting by the highest office inrose significantly to N$7.6 billion rise, households continue to struggle indicators still points downwards. the land which involved using thefrom N$3.4 billion recorded during Boosting investor confidence more, under the recessionary economic con- scheduled flight to the AU summit asthe same period in 2016. the BoN released its money and ditions. Considering that the govern- To prevent the further worsening a cost-effective measure. banking statistics which stated that ment’s capacity to spend is currently of the situation, leadership need to The Bank of Namibia (BoN) reports the final month of the year recorded a under tight control, the country’s back up the public pronouncements “Very commendable indeed and allthat the significant increase in FDI growth of 5.2% in private sector credit hope for growth depend on our export on fiscal management measures with Namibian should emulate that noblewas due to an increase in both equity extension (PSCE) which is still weak receipts and further improvement in tangible actions.” example. The extent of the situationand debt, which is borrowing of local compared to an 8.8% growth during confidence which should stimulate became pretty obvious for everyone,’FDI enterprises from their parent com- the same period in 2016 but it is an investment growth. The above were the sentiments of Likukela noted. The local economistpanies, as instruments issued by FDIs improvement of 50 basis points rela- local economist, Mally Likukela, further cut into global community’sin the financial and mining sectors. tive to November 2017. who lambasted government for the perception of Namibia’s economic country’s depreciating economy. woes, stating, “The political chal- However, equity and investment The month-on-month increase was Likukela told that when the annual lenge is to look to the future andfund shares remain the main drivers driven by a rise in credit demanded GDP numbers came out recently, begin to carve out a new narrativeof inward FDI. As at the end of the by business from a mere 1.3% in many analysts were united in singing telling our people and the world thatthird quarter of 2017, the top three November to 2.7% in December, the same song – that of an uncertain we are going through a patch, but –FDI sectors were financial intermedia- reflecting the improvement in business economic outlook. “We knew that crucially – that we have a plan whichtion (50.4%), mining and quarrying confidence which began in the latter things were not looking up. When means that in maybe 5-10 years’(26.7%) and manufacturing (8.6%). part of 2017. the latest public debt numbers time, we will look back at 2018 as a showed up, it had gone beyond year or reckoning.”. BoN projects that FDI will increase Economic Analyst from Capricorn everybody’s expectations. This wason the back of improved growth pros- Asset, Claudia Boamah, however, a real shocker – most economists On the economic front, Likukelapects in the domestic economy over stated that Individual credit appetite and government financial analysists called for an urgent economicthe medium term. continues to flounder both on an an- had predicted that it would slow recovery plan which will provide a nual and monthly basis falling to 6.7% down and remain within the thresh- blueprint for a return to sustainable As improvements in global growth from 7.0% in the previous month and growth in the economy.prospects for 2018 are anticipated to from 9.3% the previous year. Mort-filter into the mining sector through gage loan growth, which accounts forthe global commodity market. 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12 ADVERT 08 February - 14 February 2018Trustco Construction Services (PTY) Ltdhas vacancies for:Site Agent (Civil) Health and Safety O cer • Assist in correcting poorly drawn eyebrows as part of group CSI projects; miXed 05/02/18 • Perform line management functions;(1 x Windhoek) (1 x Windhoek) • Adhere to, and ensure compliance to company policies and group values andJob Responsibilities Job Responsibilities standard procedures.• Establish and maintain relationships with construction role players; • Ensure safety both internally as well as relating to interaction with the public;• Perform line management functions – daily planning, organising and • Responsible for daily planning, capturing, monitoring and execution of health Candidate Profile • Must be flexible; monitoring of site activities and construction teams; and safety related issues on construction sites; • Must be honest, trustworthy and demonstrate sound work ethics;• Monitor and manage processes, materials, plant, equipment and • Perform line management functions; • Excellent decision-making and problems solving skills. • Measure seismic activity hourly using a stethoscope; surroundings; • Enforce compliance to company policies, group values and standard health Education and Experience• Adhere to, and ensure compliance to company policies, procedures and group • Must have a Civil Engineering Technical Degree/Diploma from a recognised and safety procedures; values; • Investigation accidents and incidents and ensure compliance with legislation. tertiary institution, or similar;• Manage project administration including organisational assets, contract Candidate Profile • A minimum of two (2) years’ experience; • Must be flexible; • Must have at least a valid BE driver’s licence; documentation, measurements, site records and preparing cost information. • Must be honest, trustworthy and demonstrate sound work ethics; • Knowledge of project financial management;Candidate Profile • Excellent decision-making and problems solving skills. • Knowledge of equipment, maintenance and storage procedures;• Must be flexible, honest, trustworthy and demonstrate sound work ethics; Education and Experience • Knowledge of road construction as well as programming and planning• Must be able to transmute oshikundu to water; • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience;• Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills. • Must have at least a valid BE driver’s licence; construction sites;Education and Experience • Knowledge of operation, maintenance and storage procedures of construction • A minimum requirement to be considered as a possible shortlisted candidate• A Civil Engineering Technical Degree/Diploma from a recognised tertiary equipment; for the vacant position will be that the applicants must successfully pass the institution, or similar; • Knowledge of road construction; Trustco Group Annual Integrated Reports Test which will consist of multiple• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience; • Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures; choice questions from the annual reports of the group spanning a period of the• Must have at least a valid BE driver‘s licence; • A minimum requirement to be considered as a possible shortlisted candidate past four (4) years;• Knowledge of project financial management; • Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures;• Knowledge of road construction as well as programming and planning for the vacant position will be that the applicants must successfully pass the • Knowledge of quality assurance management systems; Trustco Group Annual Integrated Reports Test which will consist of multiple • Preference will be given to Namibian citizens. construction sites; choice questions from the annual reports of the group spanning a period of the• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage procedures; past four (4) years; Concrete Foreman• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures; • Ability to operate mobile and heavy equipment in a safe and responsible• A minimum requirement to be considered as a possible shortlisted candidate manner; (1 x Windhoek) • Preference will be given to Namibian citizens. for the vacant position will be that the applicants must successfully pass the Job Responsibilities Trustco Group Annual Integrated Reports Test which will consist of multiple Junior Services Foreman • Control plant, equipment and labour associated with township and road choice questions from the annual reports of the group spanning a period of the past four (4) years; (1 x Windhoek) infrastructure;• Knowledge of quality assurance management systems; Job Responsibilities • Daily & weekly planning and managing progress of concrete teams;• Preference will be given to Namibian citizens. • Responsible for all sewer, stormwater and water activities; • Perform line management functions; • Daily planning and progress management of services teams; • Adhere to, and ensure compliance to company policies, group values andEarthworks / Layerworks Foreman • Perform line management functions; • Ensure compliance to company policies, group values as well as standard standard procedures;(1 x Windhoek) • Monitor processes, materials, plant, equipment and surroundings.Job Responsibilities procedures;• Oversee plant, equipment and labour associated to township and road • Monitor processes, materials, plant, equipment and surroundings. Candidate Profile Candidate Profile • Must be flexible; infrastructure projects; • Must be flexible; • Must be honest, trustworthy and demonstrate sound work ethics;• Perform line management functions – daily planning, organising and • Must be honest, trustworthy and demonstrate sound work ethics; • Excellent decision-making and problems solving skills. • Excellent decision-making and problems solving skills. monitoring of site activities and earthworks/layerworks teams; Education and Experience Education and Experience• Make Moses come to the mountain; • A minimum of two (2) years experience; • A minimum requirement to be considered as a possible shortlisted candidate• Ensure compliance to company policies, procedures and group values; • Must have at least a valid BE driver’s licence;• Monitor processes, materials, plant, equipment and surroundings. • Knowledge of operation of construction equipment; for the vacant position will be that the applicants must successfully pass theCandidate Profile • Must know Outjo’s Aquaman and Barnacle Boy personally; Trustco Group Annual Integrated Reports Test which will consist of multiple• Must be flexible; • A minimum requirement to be considered as a possible shortlisted candidate choice questions from the annual reports of the group spanning a period of the• Must be honest, trustworthy and demonstrate sound work ethics; past four (4) years;• Excellent decision-making and problems solving skills. for the vacant position will be that the applicants must successfully pass the • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience;Education and Experience Trustco Group Annual Integrated Reports Test which will consist of multiple • At least five (5) years’ experience streaking along Independence Avenue;• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience; choice questions from the annual reports of the group spanning a period of the • Must have at least a valid BE driver’s licence;• Must have at least a valid BE driver’s licence; past four (4) years; • Knowledge on operations of roadbuilding and other heavy construction• A minimum requirement to be considered as a possible shortlisted candidate • Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage equipment; procedures; • Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage procedures; for the vacant position will be that the applicants must successfully pass the • Knowledge of township construction activities; • Knowledge of road construction and roadbuilding materials; Trustco Group Annual Integrated Reports Test which will consist of multiple • Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures; • Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures; choice questions from the annual reports of the group spanning a period of the • Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures ability to operate • Preference will be given to Namibian citizens. past four (4) years; mobile and heavy equipment in a safe and responsible manner;• Knowledge on maintenance and storage procedures of heavy construction • Preference will be given to Namibian citizens. Junior Concrete Foreman equipment;• Knowledge of roadbuilding materials and road construction operations; (1 x Windhoek)• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures;• Preference will be given to Namibian citizens. Job Responsibilities • Manage all sewer, stormwater and water concrete activities;Quantity Surveyor / Quality Assurance Student Quantity Surveyor (Site based) • Daily planning and progress management of concrete teams; • Perform line management functions;(1 x Windhoek) (1 x Windhoek) • Adhere to, and ensure compliance to company policies, group values andJob Responsibilities Job Responsibilities standard procedures;• Perform daily capturing of measurements, generate reports and drawings, • Work with site management on daily capturing of measurements and QA • Monitor processes, materials, plant, equipment and surroundings. certify works and all other QA-related activities; related activities; Candidate Profile• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with • Adhere to company policies, procedures and group values; • Must be flexible; • Monitor processes, materials, plant, equipment and surroundings. • Must be honest, trustworthy and demonstrate sound work ethics; contractual obligations; Candidate Profile • Excellent decision-making and problems solving skills.• Adhere to company policies, group values and standard operating • Must be flexible; • Must be honest, trustworthy and demonstrate sound work ethics; Education and Experience procedures; • Excellent decision-making and problems solving skills. • A minimum of two (2) years’ experience;• Maintain e ective internal and external relationships; Education and Experience • Must have at least a valid BE drivers licence;• Provide feedback to management regarding performance and material • Must have successfully completed at least one (1) year at a recognised • Must know how to extract juice concentrate from water; • Knowledge on operating construction equipment as well as equipment management on site; Namibian tertiary institution related to the position;• Mentoring and coaching junior sta on site; • Must have at least a valid BE driver’s licence; maintenance and storage procedures;• Perform line management functions – monitor processes, materials, plant, • A minimum requirement to be considered as a possible shortlisted candidate • Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures with ability to equipment or surroundings; for the vacant position will be that the applicants must successfully pass the operate mobile and heavy equipment in a safe and responsible manner;• Dealing and controlling suppliers and sub-contracts. Trustco Group Annual Integrated Reports Test which will consist of multiple • Knowledge of township construction activities;Candidate Profile choice questions from the annual reports of the group spanning a period of the • Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures;• Must be flexible; past four (4) years; • Preference will be given to Namibian citizens;• Must be honest, trustworthy and demonstrate sound work ethics; • Must know how to fly a carpet; • A minimum requirement to be considered as a possible shortlisted candidate• Excellent decision-making and problems solving skills. • Knowledge of project financial management;Education and Experience • Knowledge of site operations as well as workplace safety requirements and for the vacant position will be that the applicants must successfully pass the• A Technical Degree/Diploma (QS or civil) from a recognised tertiary institution, procedures; Trustco Group Annual Integrated Reports Test which will consist of multiple • Knowledge of quality assurance management systems; choice questions from the annual reports of the group spanning a period of the or similar; • Knowledge of programming and planning construction sites; past four (4) years.• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience; • Preference will be given to Namibian citizens and Namibian student visa• Must have at least a valid BE driver’s licence; holders. Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will be accepted.• Knowledge of quality assurance management systems; Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and no CVs or attached• Must know how to gumboot dance to Dolly Parton’s Jolene, this may be tested; Site Engineer (Civil) documentation shall be returned. Your CV may be submitted to:• Knowledge of programming and planning construction sites;• Knowledge of project financial management; (1 x Windhoek) Trustco Construction Services is powered by Trustco Group Holdings Ltd,• A minimum requirement to be considered as a possible shortlisted candidate Job Responsibilities a multiple winner and consistent achiever in the prestigious • Responsible for daily planning and progress monitoring of site activities and “Best Company To Work For” annual survey. for the vacant position will be that the applicants must successfully pass the Trustco Group Annual Integrated Reports Test which will consist of multiple construction teams; E-mail: [email protected] choice questions from the annual reports of the group spanning a period of the • Monitor processes, materials, plant, equipment and surroundings; Fax: 061 – 275 4303 past four (4) years; • Assist with project administration including organisational assets, contract Closing Date: 19 February 2018• Knowledge of road construction and site operations;• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures; documentation, measurement, site records and preparing cost information;• Preference will be given to Namibian citizens.
08 February - 14 February 2018 ENTERTAINMENT 13ENTERTAINMENTEMBRACING DIVERSITYTheQuirksofBeingaNamibian NEVILLE BASSONTHROUGH HUMOURSATIRE: Art pieces from Tulie Mekondjo’s new exhibition. Jy ry nie!WINDHOEK – In Namibian visual artist, Tulie a Teacup, which was held a few sion for her. “I’m not completely Eish… that Damara guy in State-Mekondjo’s new exhibition, Lepubric of Tackiness, the years back in which she discovered abandoning my roots, however, house, sowaar hyvatikaki!Rand of the Blave is a tacky place with tongue-in-cheek that not all artistic ideas have to be satirical art helps you bring light toposter sketches poking fun at the quirks that come perfect. “If you have an idea, just go issues, without being offensive,” she The backlash started last week.with the diversity of the Namibian people. for it.It does not have to be grand, explained. I just wanna take this opportu- you can make art out of anything,” nity to tell all Ministers who are Zorena Jantze in naming their enterprises, to a Chi- Mekondjo explained. Mekondjo further enthused that the reading this article… I’m going nese man smuggling a rhino horn last thing that a fish notices is the to Dubai next week. “If there’sThe exhibition presents visuals with Air Namibia’s motto being She stated that Lepubric of water it swims in, stating that her perhaps anything special that you of familiar Namibian situations, changed to “carrying the rhinos of Tackiness is also inspired by unique art helps people reflect on their own need from there, please contactsuch as the media making glaring er- Namibia”, and of course the colour- fashion trends of Namibians, service unique ways of thinking and cultural me immediately. I’m willing torors such as, Grace Uushona – “the ful accents of the people. delivery in the country and cultural diversity, in the hopes of being more help out a brother or a sista!”Namibian ambassador to Namibia”, discourses currently taking place. understanding and doing away withto the ingenuity of local bar owners Mekondjo explained that her tribalism. As some of you know by exhibition was inspired by Niina Moving away from a more atten- now, all Ministers were told by Turtola’s workshop This is (Just) tive art, such as her solo exhibition, She concluded that she will be Omeb... julle ry nie! Government The Bellowing Mind, Mekondjo taking part in the Cape Town Art is cutting cost wherever they explained that satirical art is an Fair, which will take place 17 to 18 can, starting with the curbing of entirely different form of expres- February. all travelling. Now you see it’s the first time in 28 years thatNAMAs ’18 calls our honorable Ministers can’ttalented designers claim S&T, mbuae… what are we have seen over the years thus requested to submit they gonna do with themselvesEntertainment coming from our talented their works/portfolio to the to keep busy until Omeb decidesReporter NAMAs by emailing (ehi- they can travel again? Windhoek young designers, it is simply [email protected]) or hand will suffocate some of them, delivery to the attention of mara… we have good tips forWINDHOEK - Budding just natural that the NAMAs (ms. Elizabeth Hihangwapo) them to stay busy. by no later than (20 Februarydesigners are asked to submit becomes the perfect stage for 2018). Minister of Defense: Comrade Ndakolo, keep Ian Khama hostageideas to the NAMA’s Execu- our designers/seamstress and here in Namibia to start a war with Botswana, it should keep ustive Committee Team with dressmakers to shine”. CATWALK: picture for illustrative purposes only. Contributed busy for a while... jy ry nie!the hope of their designs Budding designers are Minister of Education and Cul- ture: Ousie Katrina, go to Rundumaking it onto the grand and find out what kind of juju St. Boniface use every year to be thestage of the biggest social top school in Namibia… jy ry nie!event in Namibia. Minister of Information and Communication Technology:In a bid to support new Comrade Tweya, take this time to establish how many wattsapand emerging talent, the groups are in Namibia. Introduce a system where wattsap groupNamibian Annual Music administrators can only be in charge for a period of 12 months.Awards Executive Team have Jy ry nie!invited applicants to apply Minister of Youth and Sports: Uuhh... whoever you are, go findto showcase their work at out in Damara lokasie... with all the able fighters there, how comethe grandiose event on April no single boxer has been pro- duced by this lokasie. No wonder28. Successful designers will Omeb is so angry at Jerry… jy ry nie!have their products fash- Minister of Fisheries and Ma-ioned at NAMAs, a name rine Resources: Aboetie Bernard, we hold you personally respon-synonymous with fashion, sible for the gout epidemic in Herero lokasie. Your job for nowsince 2011. is to launch an “eat fish” cam- paign for 6 months at the Kom-Umbi Karuaihe - Upi, mando… jy ry nie!chairperson of the NAMAs Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare: Bome Sioka,stated, “We’ve had numer- my wife moered me last week. I stayed with my mother for theous aspiring designers and week… nuff said… jy ry nie!dressmakers knocking at I don’t have enough space to list all the ministers’ jobs for theour doors, appealing for time being. Please give me your idea what the rest can do sinceopportunities to exhibit their they can’t travel. But we must make sure of one thing to tell allwares at the NAMAs. Over of them… jy ry nie!the years these pleas havebecome mammoth, that wesimply had to find ways toaccommodate the requests.With dozens of new andexciting designers makingit into the fashion space andadding to the rich mix ofunique and eclectic designers
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16 SPORT 08 February - 14 February 2018 SPORTYOUNG CHIEFS IN DIRECoachfiredfortalkingtomediaSTRAITSONGWEDIVA- With the transfer no hope for Young Chiefs to come weekend when they (management)window nearly reaching its dead- out of the relegation stage. picked their players.” TROUBLE: Young Chiefs players in action. Photo: Maria Davidline, Young Chiefs players stillhaven’t submitted their contracts Alex Itumba, Young Chiefs Itumba, who was given a contractto management as they still coach, in a recent interview with for the whole season, said that hisdidn’t sign anything. Informanté said he is concerned assistant coach Cascas Angula, about the lack of unity in the team might take over from him. But in Maria David and also the lack of communica- another bizarre twist of to-ing and tion within the management, which fro-ing, Amuthenu, denied ItumbaNamibia Premier League (NPL) he said is affecting the team badly. was fired.teams must submit their playerlists before the transfer window “We can’t have people over- “If he gives his business to thecloses on 9 February. shadowing the right people, after media, being fired is up to him,” all I am qualified for my position said Amuthenu. According to a reliable source, and management can’t just decideall the players up to now haven’t for me who to pick to play the As if the drama played out is notsigned any contract, and players match for my team,” said Itumba. enough, rumours abounded of thethat inquired from management Itumba also noted the team won’t captain of Young Chiefs, Na-about their contracts were ap- improve when management keeps tangwe Erkki, being fired as well.parently taken to task. While the on interfering with game pick lines Approached for comment, ErkkiChairperson of the Management and that on Monday last week confirmed that he was amongstTeam for Young Chiefs, Elago management decided that they will those that didn’t sign any contract,Amuthenu denied all allegations do the picking for the game them- and when he then inquired fromand stated that all players had selves, with the second leg for the management about their contractsigned their contracts, several play- Namibia Premier League (NPL) restructuring, it might have beeners stated that none of the players about to start, the reason why they want to letsigned any contract. The NPL ad- him go.ministrator, Tovey Hoebeb, urged Yet, only days after the interview,all teams to submit the names of on Tuesday this week, Itumba was Amuthenu again denied all al-their players. fired unceremoniously for speaking legation and said that players are to the media. According to Itumba, always replaced as sometimes The NPL's second leg will kick he was officially informed on change is needed. He said Erkkioff this weekend in Rundu and Os- Tuesday that his services was no was not fired, but was just nothakati respectively, but there is still longer needed for allegedly speak- chosen for the match. “There is ing to the media. “This started after problem in the team and a lot of the match we played during the gossip, that is a problem with our team,” said Amuthenu. Nam table tennis shows mettle George did an excellent job in keeping Sport Reporter their teams motivated and focused. Namibia sent a men’s and ladies’ team The Namibia ladies team shared to participate in the AUSC Region 5 Bronze with the host nation, Botswana. Championships from 25 to 28 January Despite their lack of experience at 2018 held in Gaborone, Botswana. international level, these young ladies stood their ground against their com- The competition was this time domi- petitors. nated by South Africa who won all the gold medals on offer, with Angola The men’s team had to settle for 6th playing second fiddle. place. Despite winning a number of individual matches against strong com- Competition, especially in the men’s petition, it was not enough to secure a category was extremely tough and higher position in the team event. team captains Heiko Fleidl and Bregida SPECIAL: Ladies National Team which won Bronze f.l.t.r: Bregida George, Reese Saunderson, Michelle de Koker and Kaitlyn Beukes Photo contributed
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