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WINNING NUMBERSNEWS BUSINESS SPORT 14 3136281 83 6 3131691 83HEPATITIS E REPO “SPIDERMAN” 2 3132049 83SPREADS RATE MAKES NAM 6 3119719 83LIKE WILDFIRE UNCHANGED PROUD 6 3131373 83 P 03 P 08 P 16 REMINDER THESE 5 NUMBERS APPEARED IN LAST WEEK’S INFORMANTÉ. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER.www.informante.web.na • 061-275 4700 Find us on Your Community NEWSPAPER • 15 February - 21 February 2018 • Edition # 616PROPERTY DEALCommittedfraudandtheftwhilemayorGONE WRONGSWAKOPMUND - A Swakopmund property deal between the serving Swa- During October 2017, a judg-po Constituency Councillor and former Mayor of the coastal resort town, ment was delivered in the HighJuuso Kambueshe, and a Chinese business Consortium landed him behind Court in which ordered Kam-bars on charges of fraud and theft after a high court judgement ordering bueshe to repay the amountKambueshe to repay an amount totalling N$5-million was not honoured. of N$2,5 million with interest which amounts to about N$5 Niel Terblanche The warrant of arrest states Swakopmund that went sour. million. ENIGMA: Juuso Kambueshe, the former Mayor of Swakopmund that Kambueshe is accused The case involves the sale of and Swapo Constituency Councillor. Photo contributedThe Chinese consortium and of committing fraud and theft After his arrest, Kambueshebusiness partners Cheng-Yuan while he was still the Mayor of a certain property measuring said he was told that he had toLee, Cheng Mei-Jane Lee, Swakopmund between Novem- 10 000 square meters, located settle the civil matter in favourTien-Po Huang and Hsiao-Yin ber 2013 and November 2015. in Mondesa. of the complainants becauseSung laid charges of fraud and It further states that the crimes they said they would lay crim-theft against Kambueshe who, were committed in the district The property was registered inal charges against him if heafter his arrest, unsuccesully of Windhoek during the time. in a closed corporation and did not do so on time.applied for reduced bail but as a principal Kambueshewas only released after paying After his arrest, Kambueshe sold his member’s interest to He did not do so whichan amount of N$50 000. was taken to the Swakopmund the Chinese businessmen for gave rise to the issuing of the Magistrate’s Court where the N$7, 3 million. The Chinese warrant of arrest in a Wind- The warrant of arrest last charge sheet shed more light businessmen paid Kambueshe hoek court.After Kambuesheyear was mired in controver- on the mysterious warrant of an amount of N$2.5 million paid bail of N$50 000 the casesy as it was described as a arrest. but the transfer of ownership was moved from the Swakop-political attempt to discredit in the closed corporation never mund Magistrate’s Court to theKambueshe who was part of Charges brought against the occurred and it could not be Katutura Magistrate’s Courtthe team Swapo supporter who aspiring politician stem from transferred into their names. because the warrant of arrestchallenged Dr. Geingob for the a civil matter between him was issued by a WindhoekSwapo presidency. and his Chinese partners. It In this regard, a civil matter Magistrate. The case was post- concerns a property deal in has been pending in the High poned to 22 February when he Court in Windhoek since 2015. will make his next appearance. Sketchy details on Nelongo’s arrestACCUSED: Oshana Swapo Regional Maria David later reduced to six cattle and eventu- lodged. Oshana Crime Investigations that Nelongo was only found withCoordinator Samuel Nelongo. ally two cattle. Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner one cow, which he was transportingPhoto contributed ONDANGWA- Details of Sunday’s Hilja Haipumbu this week clarified to the owner as he was moving his arrest of Oshana Swapo Regional During his brief court appearance that Nelongo was in fact found in own cattle to the farm. Coordinator, Samuel Nelongo, in at the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court possession of two suspected stolen connection with stock theft has on Tuesday before Magistrate Ilge cattle, and not six head of cattle as “He didn’t steal any cattle, nor the raised questions over the Oshana Rheent , however, the 53-year-old was initially reported. 30 cattle, as was initially reported. Police’s involvement, following con- Nelongo was accused of stealing The owner of the cow is searching flicting reports over the exact number only one cow valued at N$5 000. The owners of the cattle, one from for his missing 30 cattle, but our of cattle he is accused of stealing. Olukonda and another from Onaan- client does not have them,” said It is further reported that Nelon- da, have already identified their Ndilula. The farmers who laid a charge of go was transporting the cattle to livestock. Nelongo’s legal represent- stock theft against Nelongo initially his farm in Oshikoto when he was ative, Natasha Ndilula from Samuel Nelongo was granted bail in the accused him of stealing 30 head of arrested by the Oshikoto police Legal Practitioners, acting on the amount of N$2 500, and the case cattle. The number, however, was on instructions from the Oshana instructions of Sisa Namandje, said was postponed to 9 April to allow for Police, where the complaint was further police investigations. 85N$ .99 14N$ .99 MAIZE MEAL SUNFLOWER OIL POLY BAG RITEBRAND 750ML TOP SCORE 10KG 16/02/2018 - 18/02/2018 29N$ .99 MACARONIWEEKEND VALUE! MR PASTA 2KG PACK Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

2 NEWS 15 February - 21 February 2018 FBOAURNLDADGYUIKLITLYLERAccused denies that he raped and killed 18-year-old WINDHOEK - A man, who raped and strangled to death a woman who da travelled to the north where he went on a worked at a bar where he was employed as a security guard, was found drinking spree with his friends who later became guilty of murder and rape in the Court yesterday. states witnesses. He was eventually arrested at his grandmother’s house after a police search. Eba Kandovazu killed 18-year-old Paulina Nghidinitango on Ndiiweda was found with a briefcase containing 30 December 2011 and challenged the state to about N$19 000, suspected to be reminder of theCULPABLE: Moses Ndiiweda. The accused, Moses Ndiiweda, was also prove the allegations. However, DNA evidence N$69 000 stolen from the bar where he and de- Photo: Eba Kandovazu found guilty of additional charges of theft proved his semen was found inside the vagina of ceased were working. At the time he argued that for stealing N$69 000 in cash, two cellphones, the deceased. Instead Ndiweda claimed that he he inherited the money from his father’s GIPF alcohol, cigarettes and recharge vouchers from had a ‘secret’ relationship with her. Judge Nate pension fund. the bar. Ndauendapo dismissed this claim, adding that it was an afterthought. “The court is satisfied that the accused was the Ndiiweda initially denied that he raped and last person to be seen with Nghdinitango. He A day after Nghdinitango’s death, Ndiiwe- in fact stole the money and splashed it on his friends,” Judge Nate Ndauendapo ruled.Killer father refuses to apologise GF slayer Eba Kandovazu claiming he has been diagnosed I would like to note that I have no gets 23 years with TB and has only 20% eyesight previous convictions. I thereforeWINDHOEK- Despite the fact that left. He was found with a rope will not agree to a stiffer sentence Eba Kandovazuhe is a convicted killer, a former around his neck, unconscious, the because of my eye problems. Isecurity guard who took the stand in morning after he killed his children. request for the court to grant me an WINDHOEK-A Gobabis man accused of mur-the High Court to testify in mitiga- opportunity to go home and helption, yesterday refused to apologise Jonas yesterday argued in mit- wherever I can,” Shinana said. dering his common law wife and mother of histo the mother of his children for igation that it was because of theslitting their throats. correctional facilities’ negligence State Prosecutor Palmer Khu- child was on Monday sentenced to an effective and lack of consideration that he malo argued that Shinana was not Jonas Shinana, 34, killed the two had lost his eyesight. remorseful for his actions. 23-year jail term.toddlers at his house in Wanahedafollowing a failed relationship Shinana was convicted last year “The message I want to send out Erwin Tebe-between him and the children’s November, appeared confidently in to the mother of the deceased andmother. He insisted he was framed the dock and said that he will not Namibia at large Is that I was stran- le, 31, faced afor the murders. apologise for killing his children, gled by someone, I do not know but that he was sorry that they are what happened that night. I want to charge of murder Shinana, who attempted suicide dead. This was despite the fact that make it clear that I did not kill myby hanging himself after killing his lawyer, Bradley Basson, per- children and as such will not require with direct intentfour-year-old Emilia Shinana and sistently warned him that the court forgiveness in that regard,” ShinanaMatheus Shinana, aged six, request- might not consider his remorse- UNREPENTING: Jonas Shinana, said. read with theed to be released from custody, fulness if he insisted he was not  Photo: Eba Kandovazu responsible for the offenses even Judge Nate Ndauendapo reserved provisions of theIlke hits after being convicted, for a lenient sentencing for 30 May.back on sentence. combatting ofhusband against the selling of property. “I feel sad that my children are She argued in her opposing affi- domestic violence. gone, my heart aches. I have been in custody for eight years now and davit that Nelson used her pension He fatally stabbed monies from Sanlam to pay off his car debts. She further argues that Nina Katjatenja she had to take out personal loans at FNB, Nedbank and redeem her with a single stab REMORSELESS: Erwin son’s education policy at Sanlam, to her chest in Tebele. Photo contributed all amounting to N$400 000, to help front of her three pay installments for the vehicles. children when he arrived late at home, after a “These loans are still being paid off by myself and Nelson has not drinking spree with his friends. contributed to help pay them off. Ad- ditionally, my inheritance from my A fight ensued between him and Katjatenja, father was invested in the Mercedes Benz amounting to N$1 million, and he stabbed her. The couple resided at Kat- which Nelson refused to refund but initially intended to,” Ilke argued. jatenja’s father’s house. Upon being stabbed, Ilke requested the court to dismiss she ran to her father’s doorstep where she died Nelson’s application on the basis that he has not provided proof to in his arms. back up the claim that she was a nominee of the properties he claims “The deceased’s children had to witness their to own, as opposed to being the beneficial owner. She additionally mother being stabbed to death in their home, asked that the matter be dismissedStaff Reporter as that of urgency. The court re- which has left them with a scar that will be served judgement in the matter. difficult to erase from their memories. They Nelson recently ignited socialWINDHOEK – Media personality, media when cars and property were were helpless young children. Our country atIlke Akwenye, well-known as Cutie, advertised for auctioning on Ilke’syesterday filed her affidavit in the instructions. present suffers an unprecedented and unac-Windhoek High Court opposing herestranged husband, Nelson Dicky ceptable wave of violence, murder, homicide,Akwenye’s application halting thesale and auctioning of properties. robbery and rape. The courts impose severe Ilke outlined her husband’s al- sentences but the momentum of violenceleged bankruptcy when she revealedthe financial losses she underwent continue unabated,” High Court Judge Dinahas a result of irresponsible financialbehavior of the man she was mar- Usiku remarked.ried to since 2014. The judge further ruled that the murder was Nelson successfully launched anurgent application in the High Court premeditated because Tebele on numeroustwo weeks ago asking the law to re-strain Ilke from selling off property occasions threatened to kill Katjatenja, even inhe claimed he owns, of which aninterim order was granted. She was the presence of her father. It is reported that heprovisionally restrained from selling SPLIT: Ilke Akwenye and Nelson Dicky Akwenye in happier days. previously assaulted her.  Photo Contributed “Accused is undoubtedly a person who has no respect for human life. He went on to kill the two erven in Auasblick, two houses Benz G-Wagon, a Range Rover deceased whilst her children watched in disbe- in Greenwell Matongo township Sport, a Range Rover Evogue and and Kleine Kuppe’s Extension One an Isuzu bakkie. lief. It is society’s expectation that such persons respectively, her shareholding in Squirrel Investments, and four luxu- Ilke was therefore ordered by be removed from society for a long time as they ry vehicles. The cars are a Mercedes the court to file reasons as to why a final order should not be made pose a serious danger to it,” Judge Usiku said. Mbanga Siyomundji represented the accused and Felistas Shikerete represented the state. 12N$ .99 Zip Cola Assorted 16/02/2018 - 18/02/2018 31N$ .99 Ice Cream 2L FarmhouseWEEKEND VALUE! Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

15 February - 21 February 2018 NEWS 3HEPATITIS E SPREADS643cases reporteduptodateLIKE WILDFIREWINDHOEK – The Hepatitis E outbreak in Windhoek has Goreangab Dam and Havana beingsparked a growing distrust in the city’s municipal water opportune breeding grounds due todistribution services. poor sanitation. Zorena Jantze noted with concern that the disease Giving recommendations on UNHYGENIC: A woman walking towards one of the multiple sewage streams can be difficult to contain, citing the elimination of the disease, he found in the Goreangab informal settlement. Photo: Zorena JantzeHowever, mounting reports sug- that a total of 643 suspect cases have exemplified that Darfur in its 2004gest that the disease could be more been reported up to date. “I don’t outbreak increased its chlorine levels mostly affecting inhabitants aged institute of the United States and isprominent in water storage contain- feel confident in stating whether in water. However, a total 87 deaths 20-39 years. Dr. Handzel is an epi- currently works with projects underers mostly used by inhabitants in the the disease is going to increase or were still recorded with improved demiologist at the Center for Disease the Emergency Response and Recov-city’s informal settlements. not, however, seasonal rains hitting water sanitation, stressing that good Control and Prevention (CDC) which ery Branch (ERRB) in the Division Namibia can help in mobilising the sanitation and the way people store is a leading national public health of Global Health Protection. This comes after a discussion held spread of the disease to other areas, their water plays an important role.at the Namibia Scientific Society by it’s not something Namibia shouldprivate epidemiologist, Dr Thomas take lightly,” Dr Handzel remarked. Other preventative measures citedHandzel, who requested residents to for the control of the disease includeboil water and store it in closed con- He said that what makes the disease an increase in tap stands, increasingtainers and for the state to provide more difficult to contain stems from the level of chlorine in water, andbottles with narrow necks in affected the fact that it has long incubation monitoring the quality of water. Insettlements. periods with outbreaks prolonged addition, Dr Handzel advised avoid- and unpredictable in most cases. ance of surface water, the clearing of According to a report released by drains, washing hands with soap andthe Ministry of Health, more than Asked why Hepatitis E broke out in educating the population.50% of water containers probed for Windhoek, Dr Handzel stated that thethe presence of Hepatitis E tested outbreak is mostly found in refugee Handzel concluded that there is apositive for coliforms which indi- settlements and displaced popula- need for longitudinal studies to bet-cates the presence of fecal matter in tions with poor sanitation, adding ter understanding of transmission,the containers. Dr Handzel further that informal settlements such as including environmental sampling. Hepatitis E is a liver disease spread by contaminated food and water,Learners cross water to school Omungwelume learnersMMaarritahiDnaavKid. M& utanga homeless, starvingOMUNGWELUME- Learners at WATER WOES: Ongudi learners crossing deep water from school. Maria David that most learners only travel backthe Ongudi Combined School in the Photo: Maria David to their respective home duringOngenga Constituency have to wade OMUNGWELUME- More than school holidays and as such, theythrough knee-high water to get to ence normal to above-normal rainfall, country, which further increase the 360 learners from the Omungwe- have to cook for themselves andschool while increased chances of normal to seasonal rainfall deficit,” he said. lume Secondary School have re- often don’t have enough money above-normal rainfall are expected in sorted to camping in the outdoors for food to get them through This follows heavy rainfall expe- the south-western fringe of Namibia. The rainfall performance during and inside cars as the school does month to month.rienced in the northern part of the January worsened the seasonal rainfall not yet have a hostel.country, especially in the Ohangwena Weather forecaster at Namibia Me- to the extent that the northern regions Nanghanda further noted that theRegion, for the past week. teorological Service, Simon Dirkse, has a seasonal (October 2017 to Janu- According to the school’s princi- learners are not safe as in 2016, said rainfall activities over much of ary 2018) deficit of 80 to 130mm. pal, George Nanghanda, there are one of their learner was stabbed The heavy rains also resulted in the country were suppressed during no funds available to construct a 7 times while camping, whilethe flooding of several homes in the January, with most places only record- Dirkse noted that the total accumu- hostel, despite owning a piece of another female learners, who wasOhangwena Region, while others were ing rainfall during the second half of lated rainfall for the season over the land for the project. Nanghanda also camping, was fatally stabbedcompletely destroyed by strong winds. January and towards the end of the central regions so far ranges from said that most of the learners come to death by a boyfriend. “TheInformanté spoke to some of the month. “However, this remains below 1mm in the west to over 220mm in the as far as Okongo, Eenhana and school is in dire need of a hostel tolearners, who have to cross the water the monthly average throughout the east, which accounts for 20% to 140% Oshikango, and when they come keep our learners safe,” said Nang-from school. According to 12-year-old of seasonal rainfall. to Omungwelume most don’t have handa.Ohangwena Region UskoHendrick Petrus, walking through the family living in the area and as a Nghaamwa, said that he is awaredangerous water is the shortest route result, resort to camping. of the situation at Omungwelume,to and from school and as a result, but nothing can be done. “I knowmany learners risk it. “We can’t go “Most of the learners have to the situation is very difficult, andaround the water using the road, it is a look after themselves. Some sleep I saw one of the learners sleepinglong route and might take us an extra in rags or take shelter in old and next to a pool of water, which ishour to get to school and back,” said abandoned cars scraps,” said not healthy at all. My office willPetrus. Ohangwena governor, Usko Nanghanda. Nanghanda added assist where it can,” said Nghaam-Nghaamwa, said despite heavy rains, that some learners sleep in rooms wa. 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4 NEWS 15 February - 21 February 2018DIAMOND MINEMineworkersfaceretrenchment No reliable power plant leftFOR SALE Niel TerblancheOnce referred to as the “Following a recent review, it was ing to 2014, but continuous innovation Industrial development in and RELIANCE: NamPower Managingsingle largest employer in concluded that the best way to secure extended the life of the mine to 2019. around Walvis Bay, with the new Director, Kahenge Haulofu.Namibia, Namdeb, which a longer future for the mine, beyond port expansion as a major driving Photo contributedis owned in equal shares by its current projected 2019 life of min- Namdeb’s operations include land- force, will need electricity to run,Government and De Beers, ing, is to find a more suitable opera- based mines, as well as Debmarine while Nampower seems reluctant to there be generation constraints fromannounced that it is going tor,” Namdeb’s spokesperson, Pauline Namibia, which mines diamonds break its monopoly and accommo- the other generation plants and Pow-to sell one of its last re- Thomas, said in a statement. offshore with five specialised mining date private power producers. er Purchase Agreement contracts.maining land-based satel- ships. Diamond mining accounts forlite diamond mines which Elizabeth Bay Mine, located near the roughly 20% of Namibia’s export As Namibia still imports the bulk The Anixas plant in Walvis Bay iswould make about 160 jobs southern harbour town of Lüderitz, earnings. The closure of land-based of its supply from its neighbouring a standby power plant, meaning it isredundant. produced around 200 000 carats mines have been on the cards since the countries, supply security of the only dispatched during emergency in 2017 and employs roughly 160 last quarter of 2017 when Burger in- essential aspect of future economic situations when the primary power Niel Terblanche people. “We are focused on find- dicated that some of Namdeb’s mines development remains in contention. supply is not available. ing a buyer that can sustain opera- have reached the end of their projected Namibia will remain a net-importerThe announcement comes three weeks tions beyond 2019, protect jobs and life spans. At the time, the company of electricity until a fully functional In the event that of one of theafter the company informed staff that contribute sustainably to the Namibian indicated that while it is investigating base-load generation plant or mid- three interconnector lines that con-it will be offering voluntary redundan- economy,” Riaan Burger, Namdeb’s new mining opportunities, it is equally merit power plant which is reliable, nects Namibia with South Africacies, saying the move sought to ensure chief executive officer, said. In important that it plans responsibly affordable and with adequate capac- and Zambia cuts out, the countrythe sustainability of Namdeb’s remain- 2009, following the global economic for the possible closure of operations ity to cater for the energy needs of can still be supplied via the othering land-based operations. downturn, the mine was put on care which reach the end of their economic the country is built. two lines. With regard to ensuring and maintenance. Two years later, life spans. dispatchable electricity supply in the operation was restarted through The historical arrival of four giant future he said NamPower’s current the implementation of an optimisation Namdeb stated that its satellite min- ship-to-shore cranes in the port of five-year strategy is coming to an project which, at the time, initially ing operations namely Elizabeth Bay Walvis Bay shed some light on the end in June 2018 but that the state- projected a four-year life span of min- and Daberas mines were well beyond challenges that industrial develop- owned enterprise has commenced their original planned life of mine. ment might face with regards to se- with the process of crafting its cure and reliable electricity supply. strategic intent, a process that willPort set to outshine others in Africa lead into the development of a new on the Atlantic Coast of southwest “The new ship-to-shore crane is the The Chief Executive Officer of five-year Corporate Strategy and Niel Terblanche Africa. “It can be said that this is the largest container-handling equipment the Namibian Ports Authority, Business Plan. benchmark project for the friendly and ever in Namibia and will improve Bisey Uirab, revealed that the fourHistory was made when four gigantic pragmatic cooperation between China efficiencies and enable faster vessel gigantic cranes alone will increase “The crafting of the strategicship to shore cranes arrived in the port and Namibia. The arrival of the cranes turnaround times, which in turn will the town’s electricity demand from intent, which is a comprehensiveof Walvis Bay at the end of last week. and the harbour development which make our port and new container 3, 5 mega Watt hours to almost 14 exercise, will include the deter- is nearing completion also symbol- terminal more attractive for interna- mega Watt hours once the pieces of mination of the generation supply Not only is the heavy-lift ship Zhen izes the great attention of our leaders tional shipping lines dealing with the essential equipment in the operation mix going forward, one which isHua 8 the very first vessel to ever to our relations and the brotherhood Southern African Development Com- of the new container terminal will intended to meet our goal of beingmoor alongside the brand-new quay in between our people,” Zhang said. munity,” Uirab said. be put to use early next year. self-sufficient within the mediumone of the new berths in the new con- and long term,” he said.tainer terminal still under construction The ambassador said the arrival of Uirab indicated that at a cost of The capacity of the three mainas part of the South Port Development, the cranes is not only key to the port’s N$110 million each, the total value electricity generation plants, even NamPower is working on abut the four giant ship-to-shore cranes construction, but also indicates that and the acquisition of the cranes form at full production levels, are not number of small generation projectsare the first of their kind in Namibia. the project is about to be completed roughly 10% of the total value of de- enough to supply the demand of the which includes private participa-The new cranes and the ship transport- soon. Chief Executive Officer of the veloping the new container terminal. Namibian Nation on a day-to-day tion (IPPs) to reduce the reliance oning them were welcomed with fanfare Namibia Ports Authority, Bisey Uirab, The new cranes will improve dramati- basis. Hence the need to continu- imports.and a celebration to mark a very stra- said the ship-to-shore cranes are major cally on the capacity of Namport to ously import electricity from thetegic milestone that Namibia reached components of the new container load and offload containers once the Southern African Power Pool underin its economic development. terminal project and their application new South Port Development will be agreements with neighbouring is regarded as a milestone in the life inaugurated during 2019. countries and their national electric- Chinese Ambassador to Namibia cycle of the port as it is the very first ity suppliers. The main suppliers areZhang Yiming said during the wel- time that this type of cranes is being South Africa’s ESKOM, Zimba-coming ceremony that Walvis Bay is deployed in Namibia. bwe’s ZPC and Zambia’s ZESCO.set to become the most brilliant pearl NamPower Managing Director, Kahenge Haulofu, said the Ruacana hydro power station is currently not generating at full capacity because of the low level of water from the Calueque Dam in Angola. 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15 February - 21 February 2018 NEWS 5FARMERS CHARGED FORResidentsclaimto have exhausted land allocatedCATTLE IN CORRIDORS OMAHEKE - Residents of Farm Du Plessis in the Okoru- law as law enforcement officers ought kambe Constituency of the Omaheke Region are up in to do. He said, “Regulation 348 of the arms against the assistance they claim to be getting from Road Traffic and Traffic Act 22 of 1999 their respective leaders. clearly states the procedures to be taken until stage one receives a fine.TALK: Reading the petition was Titus Ripanga Tjiuandu (in blue); with him is Sen Julia Kamarenga and Resettlement brought about 45Councillor Katitii Mbaeva of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority. families from elsewhere in Omaheke He also said information meetings Photo: Contributed The group marched to the constitu- to occupy this small area measuring are conducted with the community to ency office on 13 February where about 4 100 hectares of land.” clarify matters but the farmers do not they handed over a petition. heed to that. The residents are saying they have Among the many issues that the resi- exhausted the small piece of land allo- The residents also accused com- dents raised were the lack of grazing cated to them, their number is growing mercial farmers of confiscating their land and the fact that they get fined by and so is that of the livestock, hence cattle if found along the corridors and the police for grazing their cattle in the the need for land. charging the owners N$80 per head corridors. with the amount escalating according Another blow they suffer in the to the number of days the livestock is In the absence of the Constituency midst of lack of land is the fact that kept at the farm. Councillor, Mokaleng, the petition was when their cattle grazes in open areas received by one Steenkamp, a Senior such as on corridors and along the Senior Traditional Councillor, Administration Officer. roads where there is grass, they are Katitii Mbaeva, of the Ovambanderu given fines of up to N$1 000 by the Traditional Authority said, “It is very Reading the petition, Titus Ripanga Namibian police. painful that this is happening in an Tjiuandu said, “The Namibian govern- independent Namibia today. For over ment through the Ministry of Lands Yet, Station Commander Amupolo 21 years since they were brought to said they are only implementing the the farm, we have been airing our concerns, but to no avail.”Container terminal nears completion schedule to be officially inaugu- reclamation at 95%, surface or instalment and eventual com- Niël Terblanché rated early in 2019. ground improvement at 95%, missioning of four new ship-to- TAKE CHARGE: Katrina Hanse-Himarwa. construction of the retaining wall shore cranes. The giant cranes  Photo ContributedWALVIS BAY - A major link in The new container terminal or and storm barrier at 95%, paving were acquired at a cost of N$110the chain of events that will even- South Port Development as it is at 10%, installing of essential million each. The new cranes are Himarwatually distinguish and establish known is aimed at the quick turn- services 30%, electrical feed 94%, stationary and will differ vastly in decries lazyWalvis Bay as the logistics hub of around of ships. The faster ships new quay wall 77%, The construc- capacity from the current ship- staffchoice for the Southern African can be offloaded, resupplied and tion of the new administration to-shore cranes used to load andDevelopment Community is fast reloaded with other goods, the block 65%, workshop space 70%, offload containers from vesselsnearing completion. more attractive the port that has new jetty for passenger liners 90% alongside. this capacity becomes to interna- and the new marina with its storm The Namibia Ports Authority tional shipping lines. barrier at 30%.  Namport has always used hugeconfirmed by way of a report that mobile cranes. Most modern portsthe construction progress to the According to the latest report This brings the total of comple- however, make use of stationarycontainer terminal on 40 hectares released by Namport yesterday, tion of the new container terminal ship to shore cranes. These cranesof reclaimed land in the port of construction progress on the to 76%. are far more productive thanWalvis Bay is more than three terminal consist of various aspects mobile cranes and as such shipquarters complete and is still on which includes the dredging One of the major components turnaround times are much faster. works which stands at 97%, land in the completion process is the Eba KandovazuFUTURISTIC: Artist’s impression of the liner jetty.  Photo Contributed WINDHOEK- The Minister of Education, Photo Contributed Hanse-Himarwa, has called on the ministry’sFetus found in staff to refrain from blaming budget cuts forKatutura public toilet poor service delivery. Eba Kandovazu was human waste so she left and PUZZLED: Public members at the scene. Himarwa expressed disappointment of the returned later in the afternoon. It ministry’s poor rate on customer satisfactionWINDHOEK- Public members of was then that she realised it was a which stands at 58%. The survey, she saidthe Havana informal settlement dumped fetus. At this stage, we do was conducted by the Office of the Primegot the shock of their lives on not know if it was a miscarriage Minister. She further revealed that the minis-Tuesday when a discovery of a or abortion but investigations will try’s infrastructure and staff needs continuefetus was made by a woman at a reveal that,” Amukwelele said. to rise but capital remains low.public toilet. He stated that no arrests have “As a result of budget cuts, we were com- According to City Police been made yet and has called on pelled as a Ministry to take painful decisionsSpokesperson, Fabian Amuk- public members with information which involved reducing or cutting somewelele, a woman who wanted to to come forward. critical areas of our operations such as theuse the toilet made the gruesome school grants, school feeding and hostel ca-discovery around 11h00, when Amukwelele further condemned tering in order to remain afloat,” She added.she noticed the toilet was clogged. the dumping of babies and unborn children, citing that it is a serious As a result, the minister said, this resulted “The woman first thought it crime and offenders will be bright in a public outcry for understandable reasons. to book. She cautioned her staff to plan their activi- ties within their means and in turn ensure prudence and diligence in the use of what is allocated to each department within the ministry. “I must point out that each one of us should be cognizant of the fact that, we have rights and responsibilities, but many at times we see some staff members unjustly claiming their rights, but forgetting their responsi- bilities. Even those who have consistently failed to perform what is expected from them continue to claim their rights as they remain gainfully employed, in this Ministry,” Hima- rwa remarked. The minster has since warned that negli- gence, laziness, sluggishness and compla- cency in the execution of assigned tasks and responsibilities will not be tolerated this year.

6 NEWS 15 February - 21 February 2018 RETRO­ SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOInherent consequencesof absolute powerPOWER has never been meant to be absolute or PIC OF THE DAYforever due to the simple law of nature, i.e. gravity,that what goes up will eventually come down in LOVE IS IN THE AIR: On Valentine’s Day in Ombili, Guidence Sibanda and Sophia Nyamukapa are selling sunflowers.one piece or in tatters.  Photo: Marthina K MutangaWhen the national agenda is obscured by the politi-cal survival of individuals, the priorities of devel- THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDENopment and the creation of wealth are relegated tothe bottom, a phenomenon that has contributed to BE STILL MY HEARTthe unusual leadership change in Zimbabwe and THERE are numerous legends Geoffrey Chaucer, in his poem Fortune said it shou’d be you.” most intimate way possible.now in South Africa. surrounding Valentine’s Day. Parliament of Foules, written Nowadays Valentine’s Day And it is the only feeling that’llUnfortunately, a country cannot be ruled by a Some say that St. Valentine in 1382. “For this was on St. allow you to one day say, oh, Ilike-minded team of players because the exclusion performed secret Christian Valentine’s Day, when every has become much more com- don’t know, something like this:of divergent views is in most cases the bone of weddings for the soldiers of bird cometh there to choose his mercial, with the day evencontention that instigates the demand for change Roman Emperor Claudius II, mate.” The poem was written to celebrated in corporations and “Hey, I’ve seen things youof leadership and inclusivity. In Namibia’s case, who supposedly believed mar- honour the engagement of King schools. In fact, teachers are by couldn’t imagine, and donethe quest for homogeneity in politics might be an ried men made good soldiers. Richard II to Anne of Bohemia, far the people who receive the things I’d prefer you didn’t. Iimpediment to development and economic prosper- Others claim that St Valentine and readers naturally assumed most Valentine’s every year. don’t exactly have a reputationity, which begs for a family where free speech is cut hearts from parchment to he was referring to February Worth over US$15 billion a for being a thinker; I follow myallowed for better or worse. remind these soldiers of their 14, but some have noted that year, it truly has become a mod- blood, which doesn’t exactlyThe irony of the local politics is the rigidity of the vows. It is said that he was he might have been referring ern-day commercial holiday. rush in the direction of my brain.ruling class structures and policies that are not in executed for this, and before to the Feast Day of St Valentine Yet something seems lost in So I make a lot of mistakes. A lottandem with the national agenda, the electoral law his execution, he performed of Genoa, which was celebrat- the translation – people spend of wrong bloody calls. A lot ofand the Constitution, meaning the leadership is un- a miracle by curing his jail- ed on 3 May, as by that time so much because they feel ob- years, and there’s only one thingable to improve without regular substitution of frail er’s daughter of blindness. birds have begun mating. Nev- ligated to. And, in a way, per- I’ve ever been sure of. YOU!and incompetent players. Namibian politics could ertheless, the connection stuck. haps because of that, they dobe in a transformation for the better, but only time This, however, remains leg- not spend that much during the Hey, look at me. I’m not askingwill tell whether the country can avoid the political end. Claudius II never forbade And so, Valentine’s Day grew you for anything. When I say Icrises that has engulfed Zimbabwe, SA, DRC and marriage among his soldiers, to be associated with love via rest of the year. Instead of a cel-many other African countries where the leadership and in fact encouraged them to poets of the ages. The associ- ebration of the love we show love you, it’s not because I wantwere naïve enough about the power they wield take wives for themselves af- ation with red roses also be- during the year, we have instead you, or because I can’t have youversus accountability to the electorate and service ter victory over the Goths. The gan the same way, with the begun to celebrate love ONLY - it has nothing to do with me.delivery. Valentines honoured on Febru- earliest reference in Edmund during this one day of the year. I love what you are, what youWhen politicians do not understand the enormity of ary 14 are in fact Valentine of Spenser’s The Faerie Queene do, how you try. I’ve seen yourthe power they have, the voters are trampled upon Rome and Valentine of Terni. in 1590 CE: “She bath’d with Let me be clear – Val- kindness, and your strength,in contempt. In such situations, it is the hardship Valentine of Rome was a priest roses red, and violets blew, entine’s Day is an excel- I’ve seen the best and the worstexperienced by the masses that instigates uprisings who was martyred in 269 CE And all the sweetest flow- lent way to remind you the of you and I understand withto demand change, sometimes for the worse. Power and sanctified to sainthood by res, that in the forrest grew.” love needs to be celebrated. perfect clarity exactly what youcorrupts and absolute power corrupts absolute- Pope Galesius in 496 CE. Val- are. You’re a hell of a woman.ly because many leaders forget that the ultimate entine of Terni was the bishop The Cliché Valentine’s poem Let it remind you every year You’re the one!” (With apol-power basically lies with the common citizen in of Interamna and was martyred was written in its earliest form that you NEED to celebrate ogies to William the Bloody)the streets, hence the sensitivity to democratise and under Emperor Aurelian in 273 in Gammer Gurton’s Garland, love in any way you can, asadvancement of good governance at all levels. CE. The current General Ro- back in 1784 CE, “The rose is often as you can, because it is Desmond P van Heerden, Hons-Political current affairs are deciphered according man Calendar does not even list red, the violet’s blue, The hon- the pinnacle of the brief exist- BComm (Stell) is the Chief An-to the measurement of success or failure where the Saint Valentine’s Day anymore, ey’s sweet, and so are you. Thou ence that is our lives. Love is a alytics Officer of Trustco Groupquality of life of the masses over a period of time, noting: “Though the memorial art my love and I am thine; I reformer, a teacher, a source of Holdings Ltd. Previous articlesis the determening factor whether politicians are of Saint Valentine is ancient, it drew thee to my Valentine: The motivation, a path to self-dis- available online at http://toi.faithful or not to their national priorities. is left to particular calendars, lot was cast and then I drew, And covery, but perhaps most im- hopto.org/. He can be con-The only hope is that whatever political change Na- since, apart from his name, noth- portantly, it is the connection tacted at [email protected] undergoes in the near future will be executed ing is known of Saint Valentine to another human being in thepeacefully without guns and bloodshed, a lesson except that he was buried on theto be learned from the recent history inspired by Via Flaminia on February 14.”liberation movements in Zimbabwe and SA. Until recently, Valentine’s• Newspaper registration: 06/01/119 Day was not even associated• Printed by Word Press, Windhoek, with romantic love. In Slove- nia, Saint Valentine was the Office +264 83 100 1000 saint of spring, and patron of• 260 000 copies distributed monthly to all major Namibian beekeepers and pilgrims. “Saint Valentine brings the keys of towns ­ roots,” they said, as plants start-• Headquarters: Trustco House, 2 Keller Street, Windhoek, ed to grow at the start of spring in the northern hemisphere. 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15 February - 21 February 2018 AFRICA/EDITORIAL 7AFRICANWomen techies close income inequality gap FFlilpipssidideeWOMEN TURNTO CODING CHRIS JACOBIE CHRIS JACOBIEAt Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Angela Koranteng wasan accomplished student with a special dream. At a time when few women were Genesis of Reckoningbreaking the gender barrier in male-dominated studies, Koranteng had her heart seton health sciences—but instead of treating patients, she wanted to be an engineer THE tone of voice of the President, Dr Hage Geingob, might have turnedand build hospitals. softer at the ceremonial opening of Parliament, but this does not signal the end of his programme of reckoning or that the expectations of the Fatimatou Sene administrators, 20% of software the opportunity, says Cofie.Similar population have decreased. developers, and a little over 10% of sentiments have been voiced at the After a round of courses in com- information security analysts. World Economic Forum (WEF), a In a highly politicised society, Namibians can be forgiven for expectingputer programming, civil engineer- Geneva-based nonprofit that meets that reckoning means that heads will roll and scores will be settled. Theing and coding, Ms. Koranteng Lacking reliable data, Koranteng annually and bills itself as commit- reputation of Dr Geingob over the past 28 years is one of belief in thetoday has earned a degree and a presumes Africa’s situation to be ted to public-private cooperation. goodness of people, second chances and innocent until proven guilty.title: professional African coder. far worse than that of the US. In the bustling Computer Village in Information technology helps The opposite of revenge and the proof is in his track record. Normally, Coding is what makes it possible Lagos, Nigeria, for example, it is create new businesses in digital it could have been expected that anyone who himself was the victim ofto create computer software, apps mostly young men developing apps marketing, data sciences, and political backstabbing and revenge would retaliate.and websites. Your browser, your or engaging in other computing mobile money ecosystems, amongoperating system, the apps on your work. others. In 2017, revenues for Even his worst enemies must admit they were wrong.phone, Facebook, and websites— information technology products But why should communities under siege of political arrogance notthey’re all made with code. Coding Despite the growth of Internet us- and services are forecast to reach expect serious reckoning for failure in service delivery, the protectioncan be learned at a university or age in Africa over the last decade, $2.4 trillion, a 3.5% increase over of women and children and law makers to listen to their constituents,boot camp. less than 10% of the continent has 2016, reports International Data because their hope is in the president and not in those that claim to have access to the Internet, according Corporation (IDC), which provides the same support as him? Because boys are exposed to to a 2017 report by Internet World market intelligence for information Normal hard-working and struggling individuals are the everydaytechnical matters in childhood and Stats, an organisation that monitors technology, telecommunications victims of failure in service delivery and the most humiliating neglect bygirls are not, few young African global Internet usage. Low Internet and consumer technology markets. elected leaders and their appointees imaginable.women imagine themselves on a diffusion on the continent is certain IDC adds that the figure could be They might want the President to personally intervene on the lowestcareer track in engineering. to impede efforts by Africans, $2.6 trillion by 2020. Statistics level of administration possible and their blind faith in their leaders especially girls, to become coding by WEF also show that a 10% originates from the human touch that Dr Geingob has with the everyday “In college I learned everything professionals. increase in broadband penetra- Namibians and their plight.from scratch, whereas the boys tion can lead to a 1.4% increase in The appalling violence against the vulnerable of society and thealready knew the basics. That dis- A Lagos-based tech company GDP growth in emerging markets. incidents of violence against women are on the increase because casesadvantage ensured that my contri- Andela is training engineering The GDP growth numbers can be are withdrawn after payments, assaulted women are threatened withbutions [in class] were deemed less teams, including coders, to fill the seen in countries adopting mobile death and dockets are bought and disappear. In smaller communities,intelligent than those of my male gap in tech talent in Africa. “We money or other technologies that ill-disciplined policemen are the judge, jury and executioner and justicecounterparts,” Koranteng said. have nearly 30% of women out of facilitate financial transactions, for is, like services, few and far between. more than 600 developers based in example. It is a fact of geography not political science. Not just a man’s field Lagos, Nairobi and Kampala,” says Repeat offenders are in and out of holding cells and the police must Christine Magee, Andela’s director Already top tech companies fight through lines of incompetent police officers first to reach theToday Koranteng works with a of communications. such as Facebook and Google are criminals that they are looking for.group called STEMbees, a Ghana- providing technical and financial It now seems that reckoning by Dr Geingob has not even startedbased nonprofit organization she Another success story is Ghana’s support to institutions creating and that he is getting his pieces on the board in the right order for ahelped to found, which mentors Ethel Cofie, whom Forbes business opportunities for African girls reckoning that will include everybody in the Namibian House.young women in STEM (science, magazine calls one of the top five learning how to code. AWELE A new and even more deadly sin is developing in front of Namibian eyestechnology, engineering and math- women affecting IT on the conti- Academy, a leadership and technol- and if not addressed soon, calamity of trust will even be greater.ematics). nent. She is the founder and CEO ogy institution based in Lagos, Awaiting-trial administrators and elected officers in town councils of EDEL Technology Consulting, is one of the schools receiving and villages carry on with their duties as public figures on the national Unfortunately, training in STEM a company that provides IT and external support for its attempts to broadcaster as if nothing happened and introduce themselves as “Istill attracts fewer women students software services for businesses. close the coding gap in Africa. But am honourable so-and-so….” Not realising that there is no honour inthan training in teaching, law, it can accept only 20 students at a claiming honour, but huge reward in dignity shown to the most humble.medicine or business. Technology and GDP growth time—a feeble effort at best. Namibians must wonder what sin the Rehoboth community has committed that deserves the town to be managed as if it is penal colony But even in the most developed Cofie studied computer science Technology institutions are where citizens are condemned to a life sentence of political bullying andcountries, the computer field is during the dot-com period (1995 working to increase awareness incompetence. Namibians cannot but feel that it is meant to break thedisproportionately dominated by to 2001) and took advantage about computer programming spirit of the town out of political spitefulness, forgetting that Swapo hasmen. In 2013 in the US, only 26% of Africa’s emerging market to through local conferences where the majority in the town council.of computing professionals were invest in technology, according to girls meet role models to discuss When the community of Rehoboth is mismanaged, insulted andfemale—down considerably from reports by the BBC and CNN. To career prospects. Gender equality treated as second class citizens by an incompetent town council and a35% in 1990 and virtually the same promote diversity in the computer enthusiasts are optimistic that the corrupt town administration reckoning cannot wait much longer.as in 1960. While the percent- programming industry, particularly increase in women coders will help A reliable and committed workforce supplied by Rehoboth, and whoage of women in engineering has to “encourage African girls to get close the gender wage inequality bravely drive close to 200 kilometres daily to work in Windhoek, oftenrisen since 1990, the progress has involved,” she founded Women in gap in Africa. The next few years return to a town without water or electricity after risking their lives to bebeen modest—from 9% in 1990 to Tech Africa.Many budding female could witness more African women punctual, and at a high cost. The culprits are laughing at the authorities12% in 2013. A 2012 US Depart- techies from around the continent falling in love with coding, earning while the community weeps out of despair.ment of Labour survey reported consider Cofie a role model. decent wages and transforming When hope is also lost there is no live more hopeless.that women in the US comprised their countries’ economies. It is a shame that should also be a blot on the conscience of every30% of web developers, 25% of “Computer programming is one member of government to read and listen to the despair of Rehoboth.programmers, 37% of database of the world’s most in-demand - Africa Renewal One of the great acts of leadership was when the retired Vice President, skills,” and African girls must seize Dr Nickey Iyambo, fired the whole town council for incompetence when he was minister of Local Government and Housing. What is tolerated in Rehoboth is not a failure of administration, it’s an insult to and abuse of a community who must rightly feel punished for being a member of the community. What Namibians already know is that reckoning is not retribution and that revenge is not part of the Geingob DNA. A bigger mistake will be to assume that with the reshuffling of Cabinet, the changes amongst deputy ministers and the appointment of the Deputy President, the “reckoning” is complete. Namibians cannot help but to read between the lines and remind themselves that Dr Geingob did not announce a week of reckoning, but 2018 as a year of reckoning. What they know is that a lot of changes in the ranks of the Permanent Secretaries, the Chief Executive Officers of State-Owned Enterprises and even diplomatic staff might follow to supplement his programme of transformation and inclusive government for which he received an overwhelming mandate. Although the word “reckoning” can easily be misunderstood and was often abused to settle scores, it is now clear that Dr Geingob demands accountability and example from those that he appoints in any position or entrusts with any responsibility. Reckoning includes every citizen and demands an honest self- assessment. Like a watch, even the smallest wheels must turn to be accurate and on time, to be of use. Team Namibia is not a spectator sport

8 BUSINESS 15 February - 21 February 2018BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review REPO RATEForeign reserves record uptake on loan receipts 7 February to 13 February 2018 UNCHANGED NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE MARKET CAP AGRA LTD AGR 1.48 0.68 176 260 151 12 489 FNB NAMIBIA FNB 46.60 0.04 175 8 139 106 HOLDINGS LTD 8 280 NICTUS HOLDINGS - NAM NHL 2.00 - - - 136 NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 40.00 - - - 564DOWN UP NAMIBIA ASSET NAM 0.69 - 5 3 109 MANAGEMENT LTD 1 662 9 316 STIMULUS INVESTMENT SILP 121.29 - - - 1 559 LIMITED 6 980 WINDHOEK – Hard-hit Namibian consumers were spared another fiscal shock, when the Bank of Namibian (BoN) kept the repo rate at unchanged 6.75%, al- NIMBUS INFRASTRUCTURE NUSP 10.50 - - - lowing interests rates throughout the country to remain steady. LIMITED BIDVEST NAMIBIA LTD BVN 7.84 ( 0.13) 275 2 153 CAPRICORN INVESTMENT CGP 18.02 (0.28) 765 13 818 GROUP ORYX PROPERTIES LTD ORY 20.50 (0.49) - - Zorena Jantze TRUSTCO GROUP TUC/TTO 8.40 (6.67) 325 2 884 HOLDINGS LIMITED Governor of the Bank of Namibian (BON) Iipumbu Shiimi yesterdayCOMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE % explained that the decision was NSX LOCAL 604 (0.12%) reached by the Monetary PolicyBRENT CRUDE OIL 62.56 (6.43%) NSX ALL SHARE 4.07% Committee (MPC) during theirGOLD 1 334.20 0.35% JSE TOP 40 1 367 0.94% bi-monthly meeting after a reviewPLATINUM 978.10 (1.60%) S&P 500 50 006 (1.19%) of the global, regional and domestic UK FTSE 100 0.37% economic and financial develop-FOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % EURO STOXX 50 2 663 (1.59%) ments. HANG SENG 7 168 (2.47%)N$ PER US$ 11.95 0.20% 3 341 Shiimi noted that the domes-N$ PER £ 16.61 (0.12%) 29 840 tic economy remained weak inN$ PER € 14.67 (0.59%) 2017, attributed to a decline in the construction, wholesale, andThe local market remained active this traded. Capricorn Investment Group retail trade sectors. He said slower REGULATORY: Governor of the Bank of Namibian (BON) Iipumbu Shiimi.week, with the NSX Local index down managed a third place in volume, growth in manufacturing, electricity Photo contributed0.12% at 604, and the NSX Overall with just over N$3.2 million worth of and water as well as transport andIndex up 4.07%, to close at 1367. shares traded. communication sectors contributed ternational reserves is a healthy rect the imbalance. With regard toAs at 13 February, FNB Namibia was The local currency lost 0.2% against to the economic contraction. development, most of the monies credit extension, Shiimi stated thatthe largest local company on the the US Dollar, to close at N$11.95 per are accounted from the ADB loans, growth in the Private Sector Creditexchange, with market capitalization USD, and gained 0.12% against the However, Shiimi, stated that there it should be stressed that growth Extension (PSCE) slowed for bothof N$12.4 billion, followed by Capricorn British Pound, to close at N$16.61 per have been positive developments should be authentic and not from households and businesses in 2017Investment Group with N$9.3 billion, GBP. It closed at N$14.67 against the in the economy, citing Namibia’s loans,” Shiimi stated. as the average annual growth inNamibia Breweries with N$8.2 billion Euro, a gain of 0.59%. current account deficit that has nar- PSCE stood at 6.6% in 2017, lowerand Trustco Group Holdings with Stimulus Investment has announced rowed considerably in 2017 from The governor highlighted that than the 11.4% recorded in 2016.N$6.9 billion. that it is in the process of concluding a high deficit in 2016 on account government wage bill has in- On a month on month basis, theAgra Ltd lead the market this week, a second round of funding to Khomas of reduced imports and improved creased over the past 5 years latest PSCE moderated further towith growth of 0.68% to close at Solar-Saver (Pty) Ltd. In terms of this exports. He further said that on 31 from about 12% to 16.3% levels, 5.1% at the end of December 2017,N$1.48 per share. FNB Namibia took arrangement, N$18.52 million worth December 2017, the official stock explaining that it’s going to take from 5.2% for October 2017.second place closing at N$46.60 per of shareholder loans will be advanced of international reserves stood at at least another 5 years to cor-share, with growth of 0.04%. to fund business expansion. N$30.2 billion, representing anIn terms of volume, Oryx Properties Khomas Solar-Saver provides and increase both on a monthly andwas in the lead with N$8.5 million install photovoltaic solar systems annual basis.worth of shares traded, with FNB via a rent-to-own model that allowsNamibia grabbing second place again its customers to ‘go green’ without “The annual receipts mainlywith N$8.1 million worth of shares capital outlay. stemmed from higher SACU receipts, debt repayments by theGeingob calls for prudence Banco Nacional de Angola, as well as an African Development Zorena Jantze Bank (ADB) loans for agriculture, finance, infrastructure and transportWINDHOEK – The Namibian President developments.requested the frugal use of resources atdisposal, in the Executive, Judiciary and Although the increase in in-Legislature, as a means to reverse thefinancial constraints that have resulted Business climate upward trajectoryfrom economic headwinds faced over thepast three years. Zorena Jantze Speaking at the opening of the 7th YEAR OF RECKONING : President Hage WINDHOEK - The business This shows continued depressed and high household indebtedness.session of the 6th Parliament, Geingob Geingob at the opening of the 7th ses- investment climate continued its consumer and business confidence, On a positive note, commoditytouched on the Members of Parliament sion of the 6th Parliament. upward trajectory in December last with business not taking on credit(MPs) exorbitant use of government Picture: Eba Kandobazu year, recording an increase of 2.6 for reinvestment and capital ex- prices are stronger than they wereS&T funds and noted with concern that points, ending the year off at 49.37 penditure,” Hopwood explained in January, with the copper, goldmembers of parliament, who are respon- in mind the Executive theme for the points. and uranium spot prices increasingsible for their respective constituencies, year, that of Reckoning, which includes He further added that this is re- 30%, 14% and 17% respectively.have added international constituencies due recognition for delivery and conse- This is the fourth consecutive im- flected in vehicle sales, with salesto their list of responsibilities as well. quences for non-delivery. I believe that provement in the index, the longest down 20.1% in 2017 compared to Uranium and diamond produc- of the two, accountability is recognized upward trend since early 2015. 2016. tion also fared better, up 23% and “I have no problem with people travel- as the most fundamental requirement for 15% respectively compared toling as long as such travel results in tan- effective governance and a critical com- Graham Hopwood, Director Hopwood attributes the de- 2016. With better rain and highergible benefits for the people of Namibia. ponent for representative democracy,” of the Institute for Public Policy pressed car sales to lower govern- prices seen in 2017, livestockParliament as we know it, is described to Geingob said. Research (IPPR), elaborated that ment spending, the depressed con- marketed increased by 43% duringbe “sitting” or “in session” and not as a the leading indicator increased by sumer and business environment, the year,closing at 421,500 cattle –“traveling” Parliament. We should travel 2.6 points in December, closing off as well as stricter credit conditions 126,283 more than in 2016.for concrete reasons and not just because at 44.13 points.there is invitation to travel,” Geingobadvised. He furthermore urged MPs to Of the 31 indicators measured byrespond to media queries on the status of the index, 16 saw improvementsdeclaration of assets, as there are percep- in December, while the remainingtions that the declaration of assets of 13 deteriorated. 2017 proved to beMembers of Parliament should be made another challenging year for thepublicly available. Namibian economy. “Let us be accountable and transparent On the annual Private Sectorin our actions because if we cannot re- Credit Extension, Hopwood notedtain the trust of the people, then we can- that credit extension expanded atnot effectively govern on their behalf.” a much slower rate compared toGeingob remarked. 2016, with total credit extended throughout the year down 36.4% The president further stressed that to to about N$4.4 billion.strengthen its governance architecture,Namibia has to enhance the twin prin- “The majority went to house-ciples upon which effective governance holds, accounting for 76% ofrests, namely, transparency and account- this, with the remaining N$957ability. “In its deliberations, it will keep million taken up by businesses.

15 February - 21 February 2018 BUSINESS 9MILITARY FARM SPENDINGGRNenvisionstobringdebtdownto35%UNSUSTAINABLEWINDHOEK – The government treasury has described the instead echoed President Geingob’s monopoly and get the private sectorpurchase of a N$45 million farm by the Ministry of Defence sentiments on reckoning and stated to provide sub-division services, in(MoD) as an unsustainable economic move done at the wrong that the introduction of performance order to bring about more competi-time of economic depression. monitoring system in government tive pricing,” Schlettwein noted. offices is long overdue. He further Zorena Jantze needs urgent addressing but should said that there is nothing wrong with On the country’s economic sectors, UNWAVERING: Minister of Finance, not be handled in a harmful manner. government funding State-Owned Schlettwein stated that Namibia Calle Schlettwein.The Minister of Finance, Calle Enterprises (SOEs), as long as it is needs to create value chains where Photo: Zorena JantzeSchlettwein stressed that procedural Speaking on the 2018 economic not becoming an issue due to the services are linked to productivemeasures will be taken to hold those outlook for Namibia, he said, “the losses which will inhibit the govern- capacity since the country is a tradingat fault accountable although there wage bill is an issue that needs ment’s envision to bring debt down economy. Schlettwein said, “the yearcan be no big bang moves to bring serious attention as close to 50% to 35% in four years, compared to 2018 has the prospects of being betterperpetrators to justice. of government revenue is spent on the current debt level which stands at than 2017. paying wages. Are people our most 42%. Schlettwein also bemoaned the The MoD farm purchase came up treasured asset or not? Should we competitiveness of SOEs, saying the It is a first step into the recoveryamidst talks of fiscal constraints due pour fuel on fire by retrenching? service provision of utilities such as process, it should be a year strength-to the capsizing wage bill in which We believe that a move such as that water and power is high. ened by accountability and keeping aSchlettwein stressed that the issue would increase Namibia’s inequal- tight rein on spending. ity,” Schlettwein argued. Schlettwein “If we can look into the power sec- tor for example, we can unbundle the The measure of progress in a man can only be gleamed in his ability to give a better future for our children.”Public don’t partake in iWnvaetsetrmCoemntpany attracts equitybudgeting treatment company within Namibia sectors with additional services and and is committed in providing effec- products particularly to the nations’ Zorena Jantze the change in definition of “publicly Business Reporter tive water treatment solutions to its important revenue markets of agricul- available’ which from OBS 2017 clients through specialised non-com- tural and mining.Through the capitalWINDHOEK – Namibia has scored 50 only recognizes those documents that WINDHOEK – The Namibian Water moditized chemicals and services. and strategic support from the N$460points on the Open Budget Index out are published online on the relevant and Electricity sector is plagued by million Allegrow fund, !Gawaxabof a 100, but received a meagre 0 out government body’s official website infrastructural shortcomings as pow- Furthermore HEP is a key player in stated that partnerships, like withof a 100 on public participation in the available to the public. erlines and water pipes are extended bulk water treatment to all industries HEP and NAM, helps local business-budget process. up to 500 KM to reach the sparsely thereby serving Namwater and vari- es operate at much higher levels than “Online availability is now consid- populated areas of the country result- ous municipalities. At present with previously thought possible. The dismal performance shows the ered a basic standard for the publica- ing in high costs. a total staff of over 30 and its rapidlack of public transparency in the tion of government information. As growth over the past 5 years, HEP “This investment will strengthenbudgetary process, which has height- a result of this change, Namibia no Making an investment in this sector, has become aware of the tremendous the companies, making it possible toened over the past years due to money longer receives credit for the Enacted local equity firm Eos Capital and growth potential in the water industry expand them and contribute towardsconstraints in government, Budget, which is published only in Heat Exchange Products and Aqua job creation and economic develop- hard copy by the government,” Hop- Mechanica signed a joint venture. NAM is a valve and engine reseller ment,” !Gawaxab concluded. According to statistics released by wood remarked. He said Namibia has which further compliments all thesethe International Budget Partnership decreased the availability of budget Johannes !Gawaxab, ExecutiveResearch institute (OBS), in coopera- information by not publishing an Audit Chairman of Eos Capital stated, ”Eos INFRASTRUCTURAL AID: Johannes !Gawaxab, Executive Chairman of Eostion with the Institute of Public Policy report and the Citizens Budget online Capital is pleased to announce that it Capital, with Henning Mercker and the team at Heat Exchange Products andResearch (IPPR) Namibia provides the in a timely manner. Hopwood advised has acquired the majority of the ordi- Aqua Mechanica. Photo contributedpublic with limited budget information that Namibia should prioritize on nary share capital of Heat Exchangebut provides no opportunities for the pilot mechanisms for members of the Products (HEP) and Namibia Aquapublic to engage in the budget process. public and executive branch officials Mechanica (NAM),”.The research allocates 48 points out of to exchange views on national budgeta 100 for budget oversight by legisla- matters during both the formulation of !Gawaxab added that pending theture and the Auditor-General. Although the national budget and the monitoring Namibian Competition Commissions’Namibia scored 50 points on the open of its implementation. approval, this acquisition greatlybudget index which is above the global supports the Industrialisation driveaverage, the Director of IPPR, Graham Commenting on Namibia’s ratings, in boosting the national economy ofHopwood noted that the country failed technical advisor to the Minister of Namibia.to make progress by not providing a Finance, Penda Iithindi stated that gov-pre-budget statement and by publish- ernment takes this external opinion as “HEP and NAM are key players ining in-year reports that only contain a constructive critique however urged Namibia’s water industry, a sectorlimited budget information, leaving that local efforts should still be rec- that forecasts potential growth andout topics such as expenditure by ognized, as the public does not make through the investment of Eos, thisclassification or revenue by category optimal use of information provided by industry is expected to expand con-of source. Hopwood further stressed the legislative. siderably in the future,” !Gawaxabthat Namibia’s score was affected by stated. HEP was founded by entrepre- The report was launch in Windhoek neur Henning Mercker in 1998 with last week. NAM being acquired as an add-on in 2004 and is the second largest water

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12 ENTERTAINMENT 15 February - 21 February 2018 ENTERTAINMENTBLACK MIRRORAnAnthology on the dark side of the Digital AgeTrustco Group Holdings Ltd miXed PROP 001/12/17 FUTURE REALITY: Bingham “Bing” Madsen (left) meets Abi Khan (right) while exercising one day, and develops ahas a vacancy for a: crush on her. He enters her into “Hot Shot” talent show that offers the only way to escape a life of physical drudgery.  Photo: ContributedDeputy Group Financial Director WINDHOEK – The echoes of a completely digitalised BLACK MIRROR(1 x Windhoek) world have been coming since time immemorial, with millennials starting to feel the increasingly tangible Director: Charlie BrookerJob Responsibilities: traits of how the digital age impacts daily life. Actors: Hannah John-• Group budget compilation and review; Kamen, Rory Kinnear,• Treasury and liquidity management; Zorena Jantze showing on Netflix and Mnet channel Kelly Macdonald, Lenora Crichlow,• Financial risk management oversight; 101. Daniel Rigby, Bryony Neylan-• Monthly review and management of segments reporting Based on a futuristic world Francis, Rafe Spall, Toby Kebbell, where technology has Episode three, in Season two, titled, Bryce Dallas Howard, Hayley and general ledger recon; reached palpable heights, the “The Waldo Moment,” highlights Atwell Jon Hamm, Daniel Kaluuya,• Coordination and management of year end audit; Black Mirror series debuted predictive portrayals on how modern Jerome Flynn, Oona Chaplin,• Cash flow management; in the U.K. in 2011, and has times have panned out to be far more Michaela Coel• Preparation of group interim and annual reports; currently produced four seasons real than the series creators could have Genre: Science fiction, Dystopian,• Assisting with and oversight of monthly group consolidation with hour-long episodes. guessed. Satire, Psychological thriller, Anthology and reporting; Following the lives of a di- Waldo, a foul-mouthed cartoon char-• Progressive tax planning and assisting with multinational verse range of characters, Black acter, enters a local race for being a 8/10 STARS Mirror portrays red-hot tales member of parliament. The bear’s ges- oversight of group transfer pricing; dished out in varying genre’s tures and dialogue are controlled by a No. of Series 4• Liaison with external and internal auditors of the group; dominated by thrillers, antihero- failed actor named Jamie. Throughout No. of Episodes 19• Company statutory and all related regulatory requirements ic drama, and fantasy. Although the episode, Waldo gains popularity each episode stands alone, the by dishing out populist rage against endearing for its stunning visuals in (including JSE, NSX, NAMFISA, Bank of Namibia, FSB, etc.); series is themed on a distrustful, professional politicians who “don’t camera work, inventive storytelling• Position will be based at company head o ce and candidate must frequently satiric, concern with give a care about anyone outside their and sincerity with which characters the intersection of technology bubble”. take on their roles, but reveals cri- be willing to travel as required; and human behaviour. tique on the unquestioning ease with• Reporting to and acting as the deputy and succession to the The series in this episode inter- which we have embraced modern The series which is directed by rogates modern day politics and how technologies into our daily lives. It’s group financial director. Charlie Brooker and co-written well known personalities gain political exciting and ambitious and is a much by Annabel Jones is currently office, regardless of their lack of depth watch for anyone that likes a mentalCore Competencies on Socio-Economic issues. tease.• Ability to act as primary investor contact for a listed company The Black Mirror series is not only and oversee investor relations and financial reporting;• Articulate and confident presentation skills (to lead Priscilla “the Desert Queen” to grace fans with Acoustic Night financial investor relations, including investor presentations and investor conference calls); REnetpeorrttaeirnment loves to share songs with her audi-• Motivational and excited by leading the financial function of a ence that will touch their hearts and high growth listed financial services entity; WINDHOEK - Singer, Song Writer, make them feel through her voice• Comprehensive understanding and demonstrated experience of the entire and Plus-Sized Model, Priscilla, and interpretation. process of technical accounting and financial planning related to mergers better known as The Namibian and acquisitions, from inception and due diligence up to the final Desert Queen, will be entertain- Asked where the inspiration for integration stage; ing fans with her warm vocals her stage name came from, Priscilla• Experience in negotiating, reviewing or implementing and vibrant stage presence for the jovially responded, “Why I chose structured debt facilities; FNCC’s Acoustic Friday evening. the name Priscilla Desert Namib-• Should own a stetson and deputy badge for first day of work. ian Queen? You have to see me to The event, which will take place understand. I am what you call aQualifications & Experience: on 23 February, will see the pas- glorified plus-size woman, so full• The successful candidate will be a CA qualified or similar sionate, free spirited artist who of love and I have a huge heart. I loves singing and interacting with always used to say, I am twice in accounting qualification with significant experience of working in people performing music from her size, more to like and oh so juicy.” a senior financial management role within a complex and highly Debut Album, Juicy, as well as her diverse environment; debut hit single Malva Pudding. Other than her singing career,• Approximately five (5) years commercial experience (post articles) Priscilla has recently been chosen in a management position; Priscilla explains that with a as the Face of Hope, locally and• Experience of African (with a focus on SADC) financial Diploma in Banking but a heart for internationally. She is also the services preferable (whether in audit or existing role); music, she comes from a musical Founder and Director of the Love• Experienced in managing the financial function in banking and/ family. 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15 February - 21 February 2018 ENTERTAINMENT 13ENTERTAINMENTREALISMSA Namibian collage art debut exhibition NEVILLE BASSONWITH SUNYA MbekusuveraSUE-REALISMS: Some of the art works in Sunya Beukes’ Debut collage exhibition. We would like to wish his Excellen-WINDHOEK – “The first time I purchased a collage work of art was in university; it mosexuality and other sub-topics as cy, President Comrade Hage Geingobwasn’t a Picasso original, however, there was something about how the artist com- she would like to show her realities and First Lady, sisi Monica a happybined different objects into one space like they belonged, a perfect symmetry be- on the subject. wedding anniversary on Valentine’stween space and humanity.” day. “There is beauty in everything, Zorena Jantze ‘Gouts d’Afrique’ will run till 1 label themselves, especially with even homosexuality, regardless of May God bless you and keep the March and is Beukes’ first solo ex- Hashtags on social media, stating different beliefs that are against it, two of you happy and healthy asThis describes the art of Sunye hibition, although she is no stranger that this practice sometimes leads I choose to share my reality of it, the first couple of Namibia. Mbuae Beukes, better known as Krazy to the art scene. to more stigma against this minor- even if not everyone will under- tjiri… the pressure that we are onSue, who debuted her collage ity group. stand it,” Beukes said. since Wednesday is just unrelenting.works of arts, as well as graffiti At first glance, Beukes’ paintings My wife is still not speaking to me.like body paintings. The exhibition, come off as borderline pop art, with In addition, pieces like Queerfull, With pieces such as pursue that As we all know well we are expe-which focuses on a wide range of montages of floral imagery, aes- Beukes combines elements of the show a Ovahimba boy and girl in riencing an avalanche of “show metopics such as homosexuality, Af- thetic models, and cryptic symbols, perfect model, with high cheek- outer space complimented by the you love me” campaign from womenricanism, and how susceptible the upon closer inspection, however, a bones, and symmetrical features, back drop of earth and diced or- in our lives… ons gaan dood etse!human gaze is to all things beauti- story unfolds as Beukes’ delves into highlighting the pressure woman anges, Beukes shows that she’s anful, takes viewers into a mirage of an assortment of realisms. feel to be always visually appeal- artist worth her salt when it comes Women know very well that thissue-realisms. ing. to creativity and the use of colours, country is going through a blerrie In a wide range of canvases, however there were some canvases recession. I can’t even buy my side The exhibition, which opened Beukes documents the intricacies Recounting how the exhibition that are cluttered with a mixture of chick a recharge voucher. Now I mustits doors to the public last week that come with the LGBTI commu- came about, Beukes explained that cut-out imagery that fit awkwardly be pressured with this Valentine’sTuesday at the FNCC Restaurant nity, with pieces such as Hashfag, with Collage art she stepped out of together, showing that the artist Day goete, ti’tse! Why did Omeb not where she expresses the LGBTI her comfort zone as she decided to still needs to garner the attention to include that in his State of the Nation community’s need to constantly do an exhibition that focuses on ho- detail that comes with great collage address on Tuesday to tell the general art. public that Valentine’s Day has been postponed until further notice due toCALENDAR the economic situation in the country, huh?COMEDY NIGHT WITH SLICK SHIFTING HORIZONS FAVT: THE LIVE MUSEUM OF TIME: 19:00 - 22:00THA DICK & AL PRODGERS Date: 15 February, Thursday AFROTEKISMO VENUE: Imagine Café I was much honoured when heDate: Wednesday Time: 6 PM - 8 PM Macadam Street asked me to officiate at his wedding 21 February Venue: Start-Art Gallery, Date: 17 a few years ago on Valentine’s Day.Time: 6:30 for 7pm Macadam Strt February, AZZ-IT-UP Before the event started I spotted theVenue: Entrance: Free Saturday DATE: late Tate Andimba Toivo ya Toivo inWarehouse Time: 3pm- 17 February, the crowd. I walked over to him toTheatre LOVE LANGUAGES AT THE 5pm Saturday, wish him well and also congratulateEntrance: CELLAR OF ROCK VENUE: TIME: the couple on Valentine’s Day. “HiN$150 Date: Trans-Namib 17:30 – 21:00 tate… good to see you, happy Valen-Advance on 15 February, Station VENUE: tine’s Day to you and meme Vicky.EventsToday/ Thursday Entrance: Hilton Hotel May there be many more of this forAirtime City Time: free Skybar you two love birds”. “Hahaha”…Kiosks 8pm – 11pm Tate ya Toivo just lost it right there./Warehouse Venue: FRENCH PIANIST SIMONTheatre Warehouse GHRAICHY IN CONCERT IN “Hey Basson, don’t come here withDoor: N$200 Theatre WINDHOEK those Euro-centric tendencies to me! Entrance: Date: Who’s Valentine… where is he from LYRICIST’S N$50 Tuesday, and where was he when we fought LOUNGE February 20 the liberation war for independence, Date: Wed Time: and ja, where was he when I was 28 February 8 PM - 10 jailed at Robben Island for so many Time: 8pm PM years, huh?” I was like... “uhh... well Venue: Venue: uhh… Tate, we celebrate it every Warehouse NTN year mos povi?” “Mbuae, Basson, we Theatre Entrance: as Africans can’t just buy into every Entrance: N$150, Computicket gimmick and practice that Europeans N$50 at the brought to our shores. How many Af- door QUIZ NIGHT rican cultures and traditions do they DATE: 16 February, Friday practice about us?” Mmm... he made me think, sowaar! I quickly went to my wife the next day selling this Pan-African product to her. “Honey, mbekusuvera (I love you) and it is more important to show you everyday how much I feel about you, tog. This colonial day of cele­ bration is not good, my vrou. I also want to love you on the 15th, 16th and 17th. Today, the roses at these florist shops are N$60 per rose… maara sowaar by Friday we can get them at a discount of N$10… don’t you think it’s better to buy it then, of hoe? Well guys, I’ve been sleeping in the TV room since Wednesday night after that question. Please give me tips how to get back into my bedroom guys… just to tell mevrou tog... mbekusuvera!

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