WINNING NUMBERS The bearer of this newspaper is authorised by Trustco to sell it at any price up to N$10 for his/her own benefit8 683047 166 659838 16 There can be no true freedom for all without true prosperity for all.6 673886 1613 687632 163 654515 16 REMINDER THESE 5 NUMBERS APPEARED IN LAST WEEK’S INFORMANTE. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE ABOVE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER.www.informante.web.na • 061-275 4102 / 4363 Find us on Your Community NEWSPAPER • 15 September - 21 September 2016 • Edition # 549Threat to suspend Rehoboth CEO Gabby TjirozeUNCERTAINTY has surrounded WINNER'S FORUM: Johannes Nambala’s family with his mother Selma Ageshe fifth from left in the back row holding a picture of her son and (inset) Johannesthe status of the Rehoboth Town Nambala. (See page 2 for the full story) Photo: Maria DavidCouncil chief executive officer(CEO), Chris /Uirab after a meet- PAY FOR RAPE CULTUREing was held in Rehoboth by thecouncil on Monday, 12 Septem- Niel Terblanche and kidnapping. The parents of the five A day after the incident the victim’s rested. They appeared in court on Tues-ber, to suspend him. accused might face the same fate as that family members went to the police sta- day, 13 September, but their names THE parents of an underage boy of the victim’s parents because of the tion to report the crime but no case was were withheld as they are minors. The It is alleged that talks of suspend- gang-raped at Khorixas almost a involvement in the initial deal to inter- opened. The family insisted that the Inspector-General of the Namibianing the CEO was one of the agenda month ago face charges of obstruc- fere with the course of justice. families of the accused boys must com- Police, Lieutenant-General Sebastianpoints in the council meeting. “It tion of justice along with a police of- pensate the parents of the victim. Ndeitunga, said a full investigation willwas mentioned in the meeting but ficer who was on duty at the time of The charges originate from an inci- have to be launched. “Rape is a seriousI am not the right person to talk to, the horrific incident. dent on 19 August this year when the According to Chief Inspector Dom- crime and if officers do not render theplease talk to our council spokes- male victim was kidnapped by the ac- rogh, the officer on duty did not open required services strong action will fol-person” said Rehoboth mayor The unexpected turn of events fol- cused and was allegedly violently as- a case because the families insisted on low,” he said.Christina Blaauw when approached lows after the family of the 15-year-old saulted and dragged through the bushes settling the matter out of court. He saidfor comment. victim first demanded compensation to a house. According to the command- the family of the victim approached the The Director of the Legal Assistance of cattle and N$2 000 in cash to avoid er of the Khorixas police station, Chief police in Khorixas again on 6 Septem- Centre, Toni Hancox, said the incident The reason for the council to sus- charges against the gang of accused Inspector Salmon Domrogh, the five ber because the families of the accused is a travesty of justice. “The child waspend the CEO is apparently because underage rapists. The gang consists of boys then proceeded to rape (sodomise) did not want to pay the agreed compen- subjected to the worst kind of traumahe abused the council’s vehicle for five boys aged between 15 and 17 who the victim. Three of the gang members sation. and yet the financial wellbeing of thepersonal use and the overuse of appeared in the Khorixas Magistrate’s pinned the victim down while two oth- parents trumps everything else,” heSubsistence + Travel Allowance Court this week on charges of the rape ers proceeded to rape the boy. Almost a month after the initial said.(S+T). “I heard about it that the crime, the accused persons were ar-council was planning to suspend mebut I do not know on what grounds.I left the meeting earlier on Mon-day because I had to attend an emer-gency in Swakopmund and when Ireturned to Rehoboth that is when Iheard that I was on the verge on be-ing suspended,” said /Uirab. He said if the council suspendshim it will be unfair and unjustsince there are no valid groundsprovided. /Uirab also fumed at theculture of the council which hasdamaged the interest of the publicbecause of personal agendas. “This is what happens when peo-ple see that you bring change andthen they tend to be threatened byyou,” he claimed. “My clear priority is to ensurethat the residents of Rehobothhave a council delivering excellentservices that they both need anddeserve, they should know that Iam very much aware of the proce-dures,” said Uirab. Last week, about 100 residentsprotested over poor service deliv-ery by, and alleged corruption in theRehoboth Town Council. The peti-tion was handed over to the councilbut no feedback was given. 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Nambala shines2| INFORMANTÉ NEWS 15 September - 21 September 2016 /Khomanin want land back Maria David & ta, USA in 1996, while Benson is lucky to have good trainers,” DISPLACED: Gertude Hansen, a blind 74-year-old woman, handing over the petition to Michael Uugwanga won a silver medal at the London said an excited Ageshe. Paralympic Games in 2012 Deputy Minister of Land Reform, Clinton Swartbooi. Photo: Marthina K MutangaTWO-TIME world champion Nambala’s grandfather Eras-Johannes Nambala made Na- Informante Sport caught up tus Shiikwa was also surprised Marthina Mutanga 1964. Speaking on behalf of the /Kho-mibia proud when he became with the family of Nambala at by his grandson’s success sayingthe third Namibian athlete to Iikokola village in Uukwaluudhi that he never though he will one manin was secretary for the landless /win a Silver medal at the Para- district in the Omusati Region. day win a medal at the Games.lympics Games in Rio, Brazil. THE /Khomanin clan who claim to Khomanin, Immanuel Aochamub who While Nambala’s victory did Nambala went to Rio from be one of the country’s first inhabit- said that all they want is to get their Nambala won a silver medal in not come as a surprise to many a back of victories in the 100m ants, and a sub-clan of the Damara land back.the 100m (T13) last week Friday, Namibians, it did to his mother, (T13) and the 400m (T13) at the handed in a petition to the Deputy9 September, following in the Selma Ageshe. Berlin Grand Prix in Germany in Minister of Land Reform, Clinton “When Namibia got its independ-footsteps of Frankie Fredericks July this year. Swartbooi yesterday, 14 September, ence, we as the /Khomanin were hope-and Johanna Benson. “I heard the news of my son’s demanding their land back that was ful that we would be returned to our victory over the phone when I Nambala is the last born in the taken away from them in the 60s. ancestral land. We also thought that the Nambala became world cham- got a call from her sister before family and grew up with his six new administration will not subject uspion in the 400m (T13) in France seeing it on television the next siblings with their mother after The /Khomanin people lived in the to the same treatment that was metedin 2013, and last year in Doha, day,” said Ageshe. the death of their father in 2001. central areas of Namibia before they out by the former oppressive adminis-Qatar in the 200m (T13). Freder- were forcefully removed from the tration,” said Aochamub.icks won two silver medals at the “I was not expecting it (med- After completing his Grade 10 area as a result of the enactment of theOlympic Games in Barcelona, al). I feared that he was going to at Eluwa Special School in Ong- Odendaal Plan by the former admin- The group also claimed that they areSpain in 1992 and two in Atlan- lose since there were a lot of ath- wediva, he enrolled at the Wind- istration of the then South West Af- the only group to remain without land letes and he was up against some hoek Technical High School in rica. A group of about 130 /Khomanin to call their home, saying as a result good runners. I was excited after Windhoek where he completed gathered at the office of the Ministry they feel left out despite President Dr hearing the news that he won. He his Grade 12. of Land Reform appealing to govern- Hage Geingob stating that no Namib- ment to resettle them on the land they ian should feel left out. Bakers Tennis lost and that the name Khomas Region Biscuits Original be correctly spelled /Khomas and not “This has affected the socio-eco- Khomas. nomic state of our people. 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15 September - 21 September 2016 NEWS INFORMANTÉ | 3Teachers strike during exams Namibia in US spotlight creases became controversial after Fauster Claassen the Namibian Public Service Un- Staff reporter under the theme “Increas- will address the Univer- will give the keynote ad- ion (Napwu) accepted the govern- ing US-Africa Trade and sity of George Washing- dress at the Namibia In-THE Grade 10 and12 examina- ment offer of a 5% salary increase MILLIONS of viewers Investment. ton Elliott School of In- vestment Forum on 22tions are at risk as teachers are that was rejected by the sister union met the Namibian Presi- ternational Relations and September, which is athreatening to strike to get their Nantu which is demanding an 8% dent, Dr Hage Geingob, President Geingob will the Africa Policy Forum, curtain raiser for the maindemand for 8% salary increase salary increase. in the popular Voice of also conduct a recorded while he will co-chair that Investment Conference inadhered to. America (VOA) pro- media interview with meeting of key policy Windhoek in November. “All teachers’ countrywide are in gramme, Straight Talk Bloomberg Media stating makers, scholars, students Namibia National Teachers’ Un- favour of a strike and they will con- Africa that was also Namibia’s case as an in- and the general public. After that the Presidention (Nantu) Khomas Region chair- tinue the demand for 8%. We are broadcast last night on vestment destination and and the Ministers of Minesperson, Kevin Kahungi said they are just waiting for other regions such as various other TV-chan- as a hub and entry point to Next week a full pro- and Energy, Finance,going to demand what they asked Omaheke and Otjozundjupa to com- nels including the NBC. SADC. This recording is gramme awaits Dr Gein- Home Affairs, Labour andfor, even though Grade 10 and 12 plete the voting. The voting in Kho- also a critical component gob when he will be guest Industrial Relations, Eco-examinations are scheduled to start mas Region is done and the results Earlier yesterday Dr of the US-Africa Busi- at the Clinton Global Co- nomic Planning and In-on 26 September. will be announced on Saturday, 17 Geingob, who is on an ness Forum to be jointly alition Annual Conven- dustrialisation, Trade and september,” said Kahungi. Nantu extended visit to the hosted by the US Depart- tion, a guest of President SME Development will “We have considered all the im- printed more than 30 000 ballots for United States and the ment of Commerce and Barrack Obama at the of- field questions as part of aplication that all teachers, parents, 27 000 voters nationwide, and each United Nations, was the Bloomberg Philanthro- ficial Annual Dinner and panel discussion. learners and the government are region was given its own scheduled keynote speaker on be- pies in New York City he will also be deliveringfaced with, but as we said, we have dates of voting. half of Africa at the CFA next week. President his formal address to the Namibian businessper-been humble enough to our em- 2016 Ronald H. Brown Geingob will be an im- UN General Assembly on sons accompanying theployer but it seems they don’t con- “What President Hage Geingob African Affairs Services portant guest at that occa- 21 September. President will also conductsider us, and the implication is what and Minister of Education, Katrina at a round table session sion as well. one-on-one meetings withchoice are we left with? A country Hanse-Himarwa are doing is not One of the highlights their American counter-with no education is a country with showing good leadership, to threat- Today the President and honours is when he parts.no backbone, so we plead with the en us or forcing us to take 5%. ItPresident Dr Hage Geingob who is is nonsense, once you force things,in the United States of America to people becomes rebellious,” said Supreme Wheels, Salescome back and attend to this matter Kahungi. Kahungi noted that theybefore the 19th of this month,” said will follow the rules and the major- ...your trustworthy Pre-owned dealer with cars that have factory warranty!!!Kahungi. ity will be determined by the votes from all the regions. 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Water wastage4| INFORMANTÉ NEWS 15 September - 21 September 2016 Nadia Meding Stringent livestock export revisedWINDHOEK residents have stillnot comprehended the sense of tions officer said. sure that they adhere to the quotas Staff Reporter will then issue a Red Cross Permiturgency regarding the current Last week, an impressive 32% provided. So if there are still car for the consignment from the borderwater crisis as the required 40% washes using water excessively, THE Ministry of Agriculture, Wa- to the final destination, where ar-that needs be saved has not been saving was recorded by the CoW the public is welcome to contact ter and Forestry (MAWF) expects rangements have to be made for theyet been reached since its incep- as opposed to the previous week’s us,” Amutenya said. the revised export conditions to owner of the facility (feedlot or abat-tion. 29%. The possibility of suspension bring relieve to the farming com- toir) to receive the consignment and of the water supply with a com- Concerned Windhoek residents munity and exporters as the new break the seals. NamWater introduced a water- bination of a N$2 000 penalty to are thus encouraged to contact the permit reduces the need for com-use strategy wherein Windhoek residents who do not comply with CoW at 061 290 2402, the City Po- pulsory pre-export Brucella test- Movements to all other destina-residents were urged to save 40% stipulated measures laid out by lice at 061 302 302 or to alterna- ing and double TB testing. tions in the SA are however still sub-water for the current water supply the CoW to lessen water wastage tively send a text message to 4444 ject to the existing, stringent importto last until the next rainy season in is still in place. “The idea is to get with details of where water is being Under the current system, export- conditions until further notice.June/July. residents to take the responsibility misused as soon as possible. ers must apply to the Department of of saving water everywhere. The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries The MAWF also cautioned export- The City of Windhoek (CoW) public response is satisfactory,” (DAFF) in Pretoria for the Veterinary ers of livestock not to divert or ex-has linked the lack of engage- Amutenya said. Import Permit while all animals must change animals in certified consign-ment from residents to inadequate be properly identified using the offi- ments in order not to jeopardise themonitoring of water consumption Excessive water usage is banned cial Namibia Livestock Identification sensitive trade facilitating arrange-as well as possible unnoticed leak- in general and the CoW, in collabo- and Traceability System (NAMLIT) ment.ages. “Efforts to save water should ration with City Police, are patrol- ear tags for cattle, sheep and goats.be doubled now more than before, ling residential areas in search of The DAFF in the SA had com-therefore it is very important that possible perpetrators. Members of The Veterinary Import Permit menced with the issuance of lessresidents carry out regular water the public have also taken it upon should also be certified by the local stringent import conditions for cat-leak tests and fix leaks promptly,” themselves to inform the CoW in state veterinarian in Namibia. tle, sheep and goats intended for di-Lydia Amutenya, CoW public rela- the event where they come across rect slaughter and feedlot purposes in someone misusing water. The exporter must also declare the that country. consignment to veterinary officials “Car washes are being moni- of both countries at the border. The At the moment, four facilities in tored and engaged regularly to en- veterinary officials in South Africa the RSA have been approved by the DAFF to receive such animals, while more facilities are expected to be added in the near future. Photo for illustrative purposes only Food security urgency Charmaine Ngatjiheue Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) executive director, Klaus DESPITE the drought being a Schade said new agricultural policies persistent issue for the country, such as the Dry Land Policy need to government has failed to come up be monitored and evaluated in such with measures that can be used on a way that they achieve the much a continuous process whenever the desired objectives to curb food inse- country is hit by a drought. curity. The recurring drought has led to Schade said the country needs food security being one of the policy to identify policy tools from other concerns for government and civil countries and make them adaptable society with almost 600 000 Namib- to the local conditions to deal with ians going hungry on a daily basis. the persisting issue. Namibia has suffered three ma- “We need to make use of what jor droughts in just four years with is available here, and ensure sus- President Dr Geingob being the sec- tainability and smooth agriculture. ond president to declare drought as The country needs to adjust to the a national emergency in three years. drought conditions in order to bet- ter deal with the issue. We have seen Currently, about 330 000 children the rainfall patterns shifting and the benefit from the country’s feeding country needs capacity to adjust to programme which costs government the changes,” Schade said. about N$104 million annually. He added that the country can do Drought relief measures are cur- research on a variety of new crops rently putting strain on the already that are resilient to the drought. He depleting government funds with a said there are two issues - national pressing need to set aside N$1 billion food security - and household food for food security. 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6| INFORMANTÉ EDITORIAL 15 September - 21 September 2016 Retrospective Pic of the day Nghidipo NangoloThe puzzle of economic outlook revision THE revision of Namibia’s economic Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan; Marseille, France; The world’s biggest cruise liner, the Harmony of the Seas, is docked in the city’s port. outlook from stable to negative by Fitch Photo: Boris Horvat could be just a taste of economic hard- ships to come. The Hand That Rocks The Cradle Government ignored constructive advice Desmond P van Heerden to trim the bloated civil servant sector to at least 70 000; it reneged on plans to reform THE past month the country has been the ones who tend to communal farms! violence in the past 12 months, 36% re- and diversify the economy after the 2008 having quite a dialogue on the New Eq- With the current drought, they were in fact ported experiencing physical injuries. Six economic meltdown; and it went ahead to uitable Empowerment Framework, or the worst hit! percent of women reported experiencing expand parliamentary membership and in- NEEEF. violence during pregnancy. Sadly, 15% of crease ministries last year. And yet, when women are empowered, Namibian women who have experienced Various solutions have been proposed spending patterns change. Women tend to violence have never sought help and never There’s no doubt about the resolution of to remove barriers of socio-economic ad- spend more on child welfare – and chil- told anyone about the violence. the state in driving the Harambee Prosper- vancement in order to enable previously dren are our citizens of the future. Any- ity Plan or NDP 4/5, but the country faces disadvantaged persons to access produc- thing that benefits them, benefits the na- Why is it that more than 20% of Namib- dwindling sources of revenue and the ser- tive assets and opportunities of empow- tion. When women join the labour force, ians believe that husbands are justified in vicing of sovereign debt in the wake of a erment. The initial discussion focused, the country has faster economic growth! In hitting and beating his wife if she burns weaker currency is becoming worrisome. rather to its detriment, on race, instead of fact, about 25% of the economic growth in the food, or argues with him, or goes out on another group of previously, and some developed countries over the past 50 years without telling him, or neglects the chil- Although statistics are not readily avail- would say currently, disadvantaged per- is due to increased education of their girls. dren, or refuses sex? Why do we live in a able these days, civil servants are estimated sons. country where 24% of females aged 15 to at numbering about 150 000 (from about For every additional year of education 24 had rape as their first sexual encoun- 100 000) at a cost of about N$26 billion, This is a group comprising 51,4% of a woman receives, child mortality drops ter? Why do those females aged 10 to 14 which is almost half of the national budget the population, and which the Swapo by 9,5%. It is estimated that if women who’ve had a sexual encounter report that of N$66 billion. party itself recognised when it committed farmers receive the same access as men to in 42% of the cases it was rape? itself to equal gender (zebra) representa- productive assets (as NEEEF envisages), The country’s sovereign debt increased tion. I’m referring, of course, to women. agricultural output could increase by 2,5% Violence perpetuates violence, and al- considerably to N$59,6 billion from N$12,1 And while our Constitution in Article 10 to 4%. In fact, women contribute substan- lowing it in a household raises children billion in the last six years, beyond the 35% states, “No persons may be discriminated tially to food production worldwide. They that perpetuate it. Violence is the last benchmark now at 38,2% of the GDP. The against on the grounds of sex, race, colour, often grow the majority of staple crops for refuge of the incompetent. This violence repro rate at 7% seems to be more aimed ethnic origin, religion, creed or social or domestic consumption and petty trading, against women (73% committed by peo- at curtailing the spending on luxury items economic status, “ and in Article 14 states, and raise chickens and other small ani- ple known to the victim) paints a picture than to fuel capital and infrastructure de- “Men and women of full age, without mals. of a still-disadvantaged segment of our velopment and investments in clean energy any limitation due to race, colour, ethnic society – a picture we should urgently and water. origin, nationality, religion, creed or social And women are paid less than men. change. or economic status shall have the right to Women in most countries earn on aver- The economy might have withstood the marry and to found a family. They shall age only 60 to 75% of men’s wages. Yet, NEEEF and the Harambee Prosperity shockwaves of the 2008 global econom- be entitled to equal rights as to marriage, more women than men work in vulner- Plan requires solutions – and one is star- ic meltdown, but it did not perform well during marriage and at its dissolution,” it able, low-paid, or undervalued jobs. But ing them in the face. Global data suggests enough to diversify and to rely less on the took until the 1996 passage of the Married women’s economic equality is good for that gender inequality is strongly cor- export of primary commodities and tax col- Persons Equality Act to grant women their business! Companies greatly benefit from related with national poverty levels. Our lection. full, constitutional, rights. increasing leadership opportunities for ruling party has shown that it is willing to women, which is shown to increase or- do what is necessary to close the gender The revision of the economic outlook Until 1996, if she was married under ganisational effectiveness. It is estimated gap – but it needs to do more. In 1996, the is not that serious as it doesn’t go as far civil law, a woman’s autonomy was re- that companies with three or more women Marriage Equality Act made a man and a as investment and sovereign credit rating stricted due to Dutch-Roman common in senior management functions score woman joint heads of the household. If we downgrade. That’s true, but it still has that law. She was treated like a child! No mar- higher in all dimensions of organisational want to build a united Namibian House, it psychological effect on economic prosper- ried woman could bring a case to court! effectiveness. But here in Namibia, 32% is time we did the same with our country. ity plans and direct investments. Let’s hope She could not sell or buy property! She of married women aged 15 to 49 have ex- that South Africa, on whom Namibia de- could not sign a contract, take out a loan, perienced physical violence at least once Desmond P van Heerden, HonsBComm pends on economically, will not be down- be a company director… Not any of this, since age 15. 33% of married women aged (Stell) is the Chief Analytics Officer of rated to junk status by the end of the year. without permission from her husband. In 15 to 49 report having experienced physi- Trustco Group Holdings Ltd. Previous ar- addition, if married within community of cal, sexual, and/or emotional violence ticles available online at http://toi.hopto. The tightening of fiscal and macro-eco- property, the husband had control of their from their spouse. Among married wom- org/. He can be contacted at DesmondV@ nomic policies should be anchored on pru- joint estate, even though half of every- en who had experienced spousal physical tgh.na dency in spending, and supported by robust thing belonged to her. realignment and diversification, as well as transparency and accountability of the It can thus not be said that any group political leadership who seems more con- has been quite as historically disadvan- cerned with their salaries and attempting to taged as women. And the advantages of censor the media. empowering them are quite phenomenal. Women tend to do more work in caring for The more the top brass pat themselves on families – in fact, on average, women de- the back without results, the more it’s going vote 1 to 3 hours more a day to housework to be difficult to implement tangible eco- than men and 2 to 10 times the amount of nomic programmes that matters. It should time a day to care (for children, elderly, be a precondition to revitalise the urgency and the sick). In our country, women are to turn the economic strategy in the right direction.DISCLAIMER• The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of our advertisersand the views aired in letters are not necessarily those of the newspaper.• Informanté publishes all advertisements in good faith and cannotbe held liable for any misrepresentation, losses or injury to any readermaking use of the products or services advertised.INFORMANTÉ• Newspaper registration: 06/01/119• Printed by Word Press, Windhoek, Office +264 83 100 1000• 260 000 copies distributed monthly to all major Namibian centres• Headquarters: Trustco House, 2 Keller Street, Windhoek, Namibia• Contact: Tel. 061 275 4102 Fax. 061 275 4090 email. [email protected]• Electronic: www.informante.web.na
15 September - 21 September 2016 EDITORIAL INFORMANTÉ |7 Five of the seven pups look at the camera with curiosity and fear. Chris Jacobie Several minutes later they are given pieces of meat containing an anaesthetic so that they can be weighed and taken to their destina- GEINGOB PHILOSOPHY TAKES OFF tion. One of the pups died soon after its arrival in Etosha. THE Namibian President, Dr Hage Geingob, is slowly but surely strengthening his own brand and philosophy of leadership. Namibians will have to get used to it, but at the same time Dr Gein- gob also has to remind himself that even within his party leadership and cabinet there might be comrades and colleagues who will not become used to his leadership style as quickly as he might have ex- pected. There will always be a danger that some individuals who do not understand the demands of Dr Geingob and his transformation agenda will only tell the president what they think he would like to hear. This is the thing. His leadership must engage them, because Dr Geingob is more than capable of convincing his opponents because he has proven that he has compassion for Namibia, the constitution, democracy and the people. Some of his appointees will be inspired, others will have to be pushed and some will have to be pulled. Ideally, the President will have to ensure that he does not move so fast on the journey of modern governance that some in the traditional heartland of Swapo feel like luggage that fell off a fast-moving car and is left by the side of the road. There is not a lot that can still be said about his frank engage- ment with the Namibian nation on the eve of his and his delegation’s departure for an extended working visit to the United States of Amer- ica and the United Nations. Because of his frankness in the presence of the Prime Minister, Dr Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, the Minister of Finance, Mr Calle Schlettwein, and the Minister of Education, Ms Katrina Hanse-Hima- rwa, Namibians may forget the rare demonstration of honesty and transparency that is unusual for politicians. It must be welcomed and encouraged as a fresh breeze in the political landscape and the begin- ning of a culture of honesty, sincerity and compassion that bodes well for all Namibians and the reputation of the nation. Namibians, friends and foes alike, must not forget that the Presi- dent received a historic election victory from Namibians of all back- grounds, because of their belief that he is the most suitable candidate to make a difference in their lives over the next few years. The party that nominated Dr Geingob, the ruling Swapo party, also has a re- sponsibility to the close to 80% that voted for Swapo. In this regard there will always be those that feel that they must be specifically rewarded for their support. In politics, it is wise to pay attention to the reasonable and the unreasonable. Dr Geingob had many messages to the nation on the eve of his de- parture, but the most important message is that he is not going to back off from challenges and that he will continue to lead by example. In short, it is clear that the President will not ask things from the nation that he is not prepared to do himself. He is setting the example from the smallest entities, like cost-cutting and his personal efforts to cut down on spending, to the more serious issues like Fitch credit ratings, the NEEEF debate and media regulations that were addressed decisively by the President. In doing so he assisted and removed ob- stacles that his delegation and a team of private business people might have encountered in strategies to secure markets, investment or de- velopment projects for Namibia during the US visit. Namibians know and should appreciate that the heart of those who obviously prematurely and without proper consultation earlier initiated the draft NEEEF legislation, requiring that 25% of all male white owned businesses must be given or sold to unspecified previ- ously disadvantaged, was ripped out by a public declaration of Dr Geingob that it is off and will not happen. However, it now places a huge responsibility on the private sector and Namibian businesses to come up with proposals and strategies to address injustices and ad- dress poverty through development and investment.In this regard, Dr Geingob kept his word by listening to public opinion and acting on submissions from the private sector, churches and civil society. He addressed the serious issues of pay demands from a Swapo-affiliated teachers union and, after appealing to their common sense, asked to accept the offer that Namibia can afford and admitted that more could have been done earlier to curb unnecessary government spending, but also told them that government will not be blackmailed into submit- ting to unreasonable demands and will also exercise its right to with- hold pay. He was also decisive in announcing that government cannot correct the plight of fishermen who insisted to go on an illegal strike and were dismissed after a competent court found them and their un- ion in breach of the labour law. Dr Geingob confirmed his belief in all instruments of the Constitu- tion by rejecting any form of government regulation of the media and, instead, appealed to their own sense of fairness and accuracy. It takes a form of political bravery, confidence in justice and com- passion for a country to do what is not popular, but what a leader believes is in the best interest of a country and its people. Leaders who recognise that and citizens who appreciate a democ- racy where they are heard will always be sure of overcoming any challenge.
8| INFORMANTÉ BUSINESS 15 September - 21 September 2016 businessMarket recap GRN’s dire expenseIT was a quiet week on the local mar- Dividend season is also approaching Business Reporter First National Bank Research “The decline is most severekets, with very few movements in share in the Namibian markets, with Bank Manager, Namene Kalili in the agricultural, miningprice. In terms of volume, Trustco Windhoek Holdings’ dividends of 36c GOVERNMENT tax reve- and construction sectors. Wa-Group traded N$3,5 million worth of per share paid out last week. Dividends nue has been depressed from term, especially when taking ter shortages are constrainingshares, with Bank Windhoek Holdings to be paid in the month ahead are those the slowing economy and a into account the recent drop in growth in the former two sec-trading N$675 000 worth of shares. of Bidvest Namibia, paying out 18c drop in the Southern Afri- the international reserves. tors while the completion of per share on 23 September 2016, Oryx can Customs Union (SACU) several projects will see con- Namibia Breweries released its trad- Properties paying out 88,5c per linked which has put it in such a As low commodity prices struction activity slow.ing statement for the period ending 30 unit on 30 September 2016, and FNB position that it is difficult to and adverse climatic conditionJune 2016. They expected earnings per Namibia Holdings paying 122c per implement measures to curb decelerate growth, the Namib- Employees in most of theseshare to increase significantly compared share on 7 October 2016. spending. ian economy remains under sectors stand to see incometo the previous year, with an expected immense pressure. growth ease as wage inflation40% to 50% increase. Headline earn- Market quote of the week Government debt against the moderate, headline inflationings per share, however, are expected to “One of the funny things about the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Kalili noted that water-inten- rises and interest costs go updecline by between 0% and 2%. Their stands at roughly 40% and sive sectors, such as beverage further.figures are expected to be released on 16 stock market is that every time one per- this has seen the increased to and meat processing, have be-September 2016. son buys, another sells, and both think maintain government expendi- gun to close production facili- Along with a slowdown in they are astute. “ – William Feather ture even more. RMB Global ties in response to water restric- credit demand, the outlook for Markets Research conducted tions, adding that headwinds household spending is there- the latest Sub-Saharan Africa are mounting across all sectors fore not rosy at all,” he said. Outlook which noted that the and growth is expected to de- increasing government ex- celerate to 3,1% in 2016. Economists however expect penditure is a challenge which a mild economic recovery in is being tested by additional 2017 as the agricultural, min- public teachers wage demands. ing and manufacturing sectors recover and investments into First National Bank Research water and energy begin to pick Manager, Namene Kalili said up. Kalili said government in- as the government scrambles to vestment into rail, road, and mothball non-essential devel- energy and water infrastruc- opment projects, the country’s ture should contribute toward sovereign credit rating is ex- an improved economic perfor- pected to come under increas- mance from 2017 onwards. ing pressure in the medium The economy should breach 5% growth by 2018.nfcpt_ 25_08_16 2 0 1 6NationalFish Consumption Day Innovation key to growth Niel Terblanche Can you stand the heant?TTES2hh0n0uee1tFrb16fiyoin,rmrafscoAObuthirosgplamlcoursllisrkNretzieaioneFcniolscg0naCgiAs6ienfWsbP1pno4sdNTbaOanree2ep7enlu$Htnvr0aahdmao5gei4hrisdlratbwf25eiudN0ldBct0e0iarna0inpat0d8Opihtuny0l0/ieiaa1fveoe1,sfno1craindfwcterLoioasc6Cen.fholrirr,afNotinoFovoelJrneROFmirmaoossmCetlehuhbahhnNPRancrioeEeCltFTe:wiiwgOorCponemswue-nvnfwPeounbaite:sRlTfrnslbnPfuMekeeipeHstmltmesehrrderetett-ooape:iauinantsvinittwupdrigtueiveaordwecaagOnceSausdewineoftslDnafntt.rin,iisinnlenca&sttlMfamaeeytNrcia@rnFcti,p,yCe$tsgiJenatsWsoeM3so.rfhcneaokcy:hasod0lipkSlne2.lvmtoil-0thd3NesiO.Osc.0noonreSifovtpnBfrnaesaemi’Cvkasp.ntnhe.ayotdnseleHmotGaomNopkropnabie$ateeec1ittlsorhiStele5i2tosrn00en.1o0e6nt, THE Harambee Prosperity Plan EYES FORWARD: Executive Chairman shana RegioTerms & Conditions Apply and proposed legislation like the of O&L group, Sven Thieme. us on New Equitable Economic Em- Photo contributed powerment Bill places a huge challenge in the way of the Na- Bill should have been the result of mibian business community that a smart partnership between gov- can only be negotiated with in- ernment and the private sector. It is novation. easy to point fingers but we should point them at ourselves for not ad- The executive chairman of the dressing the issue sooner,” he said. Ohlthaver & List Group and presi- dent of the Namibian Chamber He called on the private sector of Commerce and Industry, Sven to support government in avoiding Thieme, addressed members of the the perceived stumbling blocks of business community of Swakop- the new proposed legislation. mund and said a crisis is at hand. “Namibians keep on dwelling in Thieme said innovation is the the past. The alternative – meeting ability to generate useful ideas, but the future head on with innovation unless those ideas are applied and and creativity - will be the only scaled, they will remain just ideas. solution for our country’s future,” he said. “Innovation is the fundamental way by which we bring constant Thieme said the possibility of value to our customers, business local investment and private capi- or life and consequently to our tal being withdrawn from the Na- shareholders and stakeholders. mibian economy is very real. He mentioned that Namibian business Innovative ideas can be big or people have more than 200 inter- small, but breakthrough innova- national destinations where their tion is something that either cre- investment would be welcomed ates a new category, or changes an with open arms. existing one,” he said. “The New Equitable Economic Empowerment Bill is an issue that should have been addressed right at the beginning of our country’s independence. At the time it would have been easier to implement but currently it is no longer an issue for just one party to address. The O FOR MORE BUSINESS STORIES EMAIL: Charmaine Ngatjiheue #TrustFish #Lineekela Eeshi #Inekela Oohi charmainen @tgh.naBringing fish to the nation
BUSINESS INFORMANTÉ |9Govt enhancing FDI15 September - 21 September 2016 Charmaine Ngatjiheue Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) Lo- investment destination and en- Namibia’s economic growth out- INVESTMENTS: MITSD Minister Imma- gistics Hub Forum in collaboration hancing Namibia’s positive com- put forecast is being slashed ag- nuel Ngatjizeko. Photo contributedGOVERNMENT is in the pro- with the Embassy of Finland in petitiveness ranking,” he said. gressively by the World Bank ascess of strenghtening the invest- Namibia, Minister of Industrialisa- well as the International Monetaryment promotion programme to tion, Trade and SME Development He said, “International trade is Fund (IMF) because what happensmake Namibia more attractive (MITSD) Immanuel Ngatjizeko the wind that fills the sails of the regionally is a result of what isto international investors as reiterated that the investment logistics ship, therefore it is es- happening globally.there is a connection between promotion programme aims to sential to attract international roletrade, logistics and transport in- achieve an increase in the number, players. It is essential to create “You can probably expect sub-frastructure. value and nature of domestic and conditions necessary for increased three percent growth rates for the foreign direct investment in Na- investment and to develop a robust foreseeable future, which is sig- These policies are part of the mibia. and competitive industrial sector. nificantly lower compared to thecountry’s way of creating wealth If we are to grow our economy, we five percent that would have beenand enhancing the value of its “This activity seeks to create need to take big strides to develop expected ten to fifteen years ago.products. This also comes after an enabling environment for in- incentives which will allow all That is primarily why emphasis isa time when President Dr Hage vestment, which involves having pertinent sectors within our econ- placed on transforming NamibiaGeingob signed the Namibia In- in place an appropriate legal and omy to flourish.” into a logistics hub to assist in thevestment Promotion Act into law regulatory framework; a well- process of Namibia becoming anabout a month ago. thought-out plan and strategy for Director of Securities and Trad- economic powerhouse,” Heuer marketing Namibia as a preferred ing for Simonis Storm Securities said. Speaking last week at the Walvis (SSS), Purvance Heuer added thatBuilding plans decrease Namibia National Training Organisation (PTY) Ltd Trading as Namibia National Training Organisation (PTY) Ltd Trading as Windhoek Vocational Training Centre TRATINRAININGINOGPOPPOPORRTTUUNNIITTIIEESSAATTWWVTVCTFCOFRO2R0172017 Grade 1G0rcaedreti1fi0cacteerstifhicoaltdeesrhsowldiethrsawpitahsas pinasMsainthMemathaetimcsa-tDicss-yDmsbyoml,bSolc, iSecniceenc-De--Dsy-smymbobloal nadndEnglish- URGENT ANNOUNCEMENTE symbEonlgsliseha-rEchsiynmgbfoolrsveoacrachtiionngaflotrTrarvianoiicnnagifntoiigolnlnootawhpleipTnforgoarltitlnouraiwnndigitneiegossp:trpaaordreetuswn: ietilecsomaree wtoealcpopmlye ftooratprapilnyinfogr in the Trade Levels Business Reporter rTehqe1u.eW AstUiinnTdOghMaoleOlkToIuVVrEopcaarttinoenrasl Training Centre (WVTC) ‘management is hereby humble to in training (job attachment) to released all the level two traineesTHE number of building plans and N$328,3 million average YTD rep1o.r1t Abuatcokmaot)tvhee Mceencthraenficor INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING on 1th –e 303rd September 2012 dueapproved during August de- figure over the last ten years,” notedcreased significantly by 618 from the IJG. The number of commer- to u2n. fMorEeCsHeAeNnIsCiAtuLation related to trade testing schedule for October 2012.1 759 to 1 141 building plans ap- cial units approved in 2016 so farproved on an annual basis. amounted to 55, valued at N$372,5 The2.s1a Bmoeilerre Mquaeksint gis also applicable to those trainees not attached c1u -r 3rently. million. This compares to 98 units, 2.2 Fi<er Machinery 1 - 3 The value of the building plans valued at N$410 million over theapproved annually in August de- same period last year. On average We2a.3p Foil<oegri e&s Tfuorrnaenr y inconvenience course. 1 - 3creased by 0,5%, standing at N$1,4 over the last 10 years, 52 commer-billion. Meanwhile, the total build- cial units, valued at N$286,9 mil- Con2t.4a cWt ePledrinsog n&: FDaobrriicsaP)eoyna Nangolo or Liaison Department 1 - 3ing plans approved in August were lion were approved this year to date. Tel3:.0 B6U1I-L2D1IN1G74 C2O/3N/S4TRUCTION TRADES177 in total, valued at N$270 mil- IJG noted the 12-month cumulativelion. The majority of building plans number of building plans approved 3.1 Bricklaying & Plastering 1 - 3approved were additions to existing continued trending down in August.structures which were 935 building On a 12-month cumulative basis, 1 3.2 Joinery & Cabinet Making 1 - 3plans, on an annual basis 439 less 849 building plans were approvedcompared to the previous year. in August, 30,2% less than the same 3.3 Plumbing & PipefiJng 1 - 3 measure for August last year. IJG research noted that N$705,7 4. ELECTRICAL million worth of additions were ap- “In value terms, however, theproved year to date (YTD), which 12-month cumulative value of plans 4.1 Electrical General 1 - 3compares to N$659,6 million approved in August was 8,8% high-over the same period last year and er than the value of plans approved 4.2 Radio & Television 1 - 3N$476,1 million average YTD fig- over the same period last year, ature since 2006. N$2,2 billion. The 12-month cumu- 4.3 Air-condi)oning & Refrigera)on 1 - 3 lative number of building plans ap- “Year to date, 136 less residential proved has fallen to a level last seen 5. OFFICE ADMINISTRATIONunits were approved when compared in November 1997, with most ofto 287 over the same period last year this drop happening during the last 5.1 Office Administra)on 1 – 4and 141 less than the YTD average 18 months.since 2006. In dollar terms, N$324,8 6. Computer Training (ICT)million worth of residential plans As a leading indicator for eco-were approved year to date, more nomic activity in the country, this 6.1 Junior Computer Technician 9 Monthsor less in line with the N$339,8 mil- reinforces our view that we will seelion over the same period in 2015 economic growth slow in 2016 and 6.2 ICDL 9 Months possibly beyond,” IJG noted. 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New criteria Additional levies10| INFORMANTÉ COASTAL 15 September - 21 September 2016for fishing for fishing sector Niel Terblanche ability,” he said. He warned right holders THRIFT: Minister of Fisheries, Bernhard Esau. Photo: Niel Terblanche The finalised proforma that some of them mightNEW criteria by which not even be considered for Niel Terblanche the past year. The ministry will still managefishing quotas will be al- forms were distributed to quotas if the necessary cri- the necessary surveillance and monitoring re-located in the years to the right holders last week. teria are not complied with. STRINGENT restrictions on the Namibian sponsibilities, but without the assistance fromcome to ensure the future The forms backed by the Government and its various agencies to cut the private sector these functions will have toviability and pro-fitability Marine Resources Act will “I have instructed my back on spending will in all probability see be cut back drastically, which will have a det-of the Namibian fish re- gauge the economic per- officials to ensure that companies and right holders in the fishing rimental effect on Namibia’s fish resources,”source was introduced to formance and contribution there are sufficient penal- industry picking up the bill for its line min- he said.stakeholders in the fish- within the Namibian con- ties, ranging from a loss istry, to ensure sufficient surveillance anding industry. text of right holders. The of proportions of quotas to regulation in future. Esau said that at this stage it is still just stake holders will have to complete denial of quotas a possibility that is being discussed with the The Minister of Fisher- complete the forms before for right holders who de- The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Re- relevant role players in the fishing industry.ies and Marine resources, the end of September. liberately provide wrong sources, Bernhard Esau, mentioned the possi-Bernhardt Esau, introduced information, or omit vital bility of yet more levies on players in the fish- “I realise that the various taxes and financialthe forms which stipulate Esau said that from 1 information on the forms ing industry on the day that the finalisation of responsibilities are already weighing heavilythe new set of rules, said October, the process of provided,” Esau said. on the industry, but to ensure the viability ofthat the days of earning verifying the information new system, whereby right the country’s resource in future, drastic stepshuge amounts of money will begin before being The information provid- holders will be allocated fish- will have to be taken. In this instance we needquickly has come and gone. added to a database. The ed by any right holder will ing quotas, was announced. a smart partnership more than ever,” he said. scores of each right holder not be treated as confiden- “Currently we have 358 will determine the size of tial according to Esau, but Esau said the step will be Esau referred to the revised economic out-right holders who will have the quota that will be allo- it will be shared within the justified by the continuous look of the Namibian National Economy byto share the total allowable cated from the next fishing industry to ensure scrutiny depreciation of the Namibian the Fitch Rating Agency recently and said thiscatch of approximately season and beyond. and enable peer verifica- Dollar against major world issue compounded the impact of reduced gov-550 000 tonnes in the com- tion. currencies and the subsequent ernment spending on the private sector.ing season. The new sys- The minister said the of- higher earnings of fishingtem is based on the perfor- ficials will spend more time He said the essence of companies involved in export Fitch Rating revised Namibia’s economicmance of individual right evaluating performances the criteria is to increase in- to international markets. outlook from stable to negative at BBB-minusholders and is aimed to and allocating quotas to clusivity in the fishing sec- status. “The Namibian Government is commit-ensure more transparency, right holders, rather than tor and to increase job crea- “The fact that the industry ted to cutting expenditure in response to the cur-accountability and predict- only verifying whether or tion, especially through has been able to show bigger rent economic challenges, because the President not the information it re- value addition. earning was helped by con- decreed it and especially in light of the down- ceives is true and complete. sistent lower fuel prices for grade by the Fitch Ratings Agency,” said Esau. EBH still in rough waters Niel Terblanche “However, EBH Namibia’s man- agement are always open to engage WITH the ink hardly dry on an with our workers in constructive dia- agreement between the workers logue, when the correct channels of of Elgin Brown & Hamer Namibia engagement are adhered to. To this (EBH) and the company’s manage- end, we will also be doing a CEO ment on reaching an amicable so- briefing that was arranged prior to the lution to restructuring difficulties, illegal work stoppage,” he said. an illegal work stoppage has put everything in disarray. Mbiandja Kandjii along with Al- fred Bosman of the Workers Com- The illegal mass action follows mittee said they did not agree with a an email message from the Workers sudden change in company policies Committee to Hannes Uys, the chief following the retrenchment of 134 executive officer of EBH Namibia on workers earlier this year. Thursday, 8 September. “We as the workers were told that When the employees did not re- we are strategic partners in the com- ceive an answer in the time frame pany and that we along with manage- they requested they went over to ment will have to work hand in hand mass action on Friday morning. to ensure the company’s future. Now they changed the policies without The workers were subsequently consulting the employees,” he said. issued with two notices to return to work immediately because their ac- The representatives from the work- tion is being deemed as illegal, and ers’ committee claimed that the com- that their action will result in a ‘no pany, after retrenching their fellow work, no pay’ situation. In both no- employees in July this year, is now tices management requested the employing outside contractors at a Worker’s Committee to engage in the much higher pay rate. The workers appropriate forum later on Friday and also claimed that the compensation of assured them that Uys will attend. retrenched workers were calculated on the wrong scale. “As workers have unfortunately embarked upon this work stoppage They claimed that their mass ac- without following the established tion did not constitute an illegal work channels as specified in our recog- stoppage and said that they just want- nition agreement with the union, we ed to show their dissatisfaction with cannot engage with them under these what is transpiring within the general circumstances,” said Uys. management of the company.
COASTAL INFORMANTÉ |11 aware of any other mis-NASA’s ORACLE in Namibia15 September - 21 September 2016 sion of this kind ever be-GROUND BREAKING: Clifford Kapofi, son of Minister Frans Kapofi, in the cockpit of the ER-2 aircraft while being Niel Terblanche the coast of Namibia ing undertaken by an or- in the south eastern ganisation like NASA onbriefed by NASA pilot, Stuart Broce. Photo contributed. OPERATION ORA- Atlantic Ocean have African soil. He said this CLE of the National already been under- is the first of three sci- Aeronautics and taken. The presence of ence missions that NASA Space Administra- large amounts of bio- aims to undertake from tion (NASA) of the mass and smoke par- Namibian soil. United States of ticles in the cloud is America, the largest caused by the annual The ORACLE mission science mission of its burning of vegetation is aimed at measuring the kind to come to Afri- on large tracts of land amount of biomass par- can shores in recent by subsistence farmers ticles under, within and history, has begun off at the start of the rainy above the cloud. The data the coast of Namibia. season in central and collected will be used to southern Africa. build more accurate com- The first flights by puter climate models to NASA to study bio- The lead NASA sci- determine the effect of mass and smoke par- entist on the project, the particles in the for- ticles in a semi-per- Professor Jens Rede- mation of the cloud mass manent cloud mass off mann, said he is not itself and what influence it might have on future weather patterns both lo- cally and globally. Redemann said two more missions will be un- Contact: dertaken next year during Ph: +26464406690 August and the year after M: +264812065288 www.ium.edu.na M: +264811291678 during October. He said that the mission needs to 2013 TOYOTA HILUX be stretched over three years to acquire the full spectrum of data needed to build exact climate STAND ALONE QUALIFICATIONS 4.0 4X4 27000 KM models. “Five NASA research(CERTIFICATE, HIGHER CERTIFICATE AND HIGHER DIPLOMA LEVELS) N$360000 centres, eight universities 2008 SUZUKI in the USA, two univer- sities in South Africa as well as two universities from Namibia are col- laborating to capture the data collected by the spe- cialised aeroplanes,” he VITARA 4X4 SUNROOF said. Professor Redemann N$150000 2010 VW GOLF said six eight-hour long low level flights have already been undertaken with a highly modified mission specific P3 air- craft. The aeroplane can 6 1.4 TSI take measurements with its super sensitive meas- N$140000 2009 VW POLO 6 uring equipment while flying between 50 and 20 000 feet above sea level. The mission is alsoNAPOPWLY 1.4 52000KM utilising a modified U2 N$120000 Spy plane designated by NASA as an ER-2 to un- 2009 BEETLE 2.0LTR dertake high level meas- uring missions. The ER-2 can fly to heights on the very edge of the atmosphere where L SEAT, SUNROOF the air can still provide N$85000 lift for an aircraft. 2009 SUZUKIPROGRAMMES OFFERED: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS APPLICATION: JIMNY SIERRA 1.3 ● Higher Diploma Programmes requires IUM ● Application forms are available at all● BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION N$125000● BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS Higher Certificate. IUM Campuses.● FINANCE MANAGEMENT 2009 MAZDA● HIV AND AIDS MANAGEMENT ● Higher Certificate Programmes requires ● Application forms may be● HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT IUM Certificate. downloaded from the IUM Website. Never miss a beat... AND MANAGEMENT ● Certificate Programmes requires a ● Application fee of N$ 120.00● MARKETING MANAGEMENT minimum of 20 to 24 points in the best 5 and late application fee of● TRAVEL, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY subjects including a minimum of a grade D N$150.00.● SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT in English at Grade 12 level (or equivalent). CLOSING DATE MONDAY 31 OCTOBER 2016 DEMIO 1.3 Find us onHead Office Windhoek City Campus Swakopmund Campus Walvis Bay Campus Ongwediva Campus Nkurenkuru Campus DRAYCOTTMULTIMEDIA N$60000 Tel.+264 61 275 4108Dorado Park Campus T: 061 245 150 T: 064 400 106 T: 064 206 647 T: 065 230 145 / 230 149 T: 066 264 957 [email protected]: 061 433 6000 F: 061 248 112 F: 064 400 106 F: 064 206 647 F: 065 230 159 E: [email protected] 2009 NISSANF: 061 4336152 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.informante.web.naE: [email protected] NOTE 1.5OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR A UNIVERSITY DEDICATED TO ITS PEOPLE’S FUTURE. N$55000
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Mayor accused of tribalism12|INFORMANTÉ NORTHERN 15 September - 21 September 2016 Maria David guage, namely her vernacular. said to us that we should move on anyone, neither does she vote for Mayor of Oshakati, “She thought that maybe we do not to the next candidate,” he said. any person. Katrina ShimbuluTHE mayor of Oshakati, Katri- understand Oshiwambo, but shena Shimbulu is being accused of is forgetting that some of us have According to him, his relatives “I do not know people from thetribalism and discrimination to- come to Ovamboland in 2005,” were part of the liberation strug- informal settlements, however, wewards non-Oshiwambo-speaking victim said. He said from the seven gle and they also went into exile, always tell them that when elect-people. previous representatives only one referring to liberation struggle hero ing people they should have their was from Okandjengendi informal Greenwell Matongo as one of his ID, and make sure they include the Residents of Okandjengendi- settlement. Apparently when he relatives. “Does it not make me a youth, people with disabilities andOnawa in the Oshana Region had put forward his choice for a repre- Namibian, what does languages women, and then it is up to the resta meeting with Shimbulu late last sentative, Shimbulu disagreed with have to do with anything that leads of the people whom they elect,”month where they were to elect a the choice and asked the person to development?” he asked. Shimbulu said.committee to represent residents whether he is a Namibian citizen,who are affected by the construc- and whether he had any documents Furthermore, he said that they “After people are elected we asktion of the railway line to Oshakati. to prove it. don’t want leaders that practice residents if they are happy, and tribalism and discriminate against whether they have any problem or According to a resident who at- “Luckily the guy had his ID with people, but want leaders who care if there is anything else they wouldtended the meeting, Shimbulu him, however Shimbulu didn’t for the need of the people and en- like to be done. I cannot tell peoplesaid that people should elect resi- consider him as one of his parents sure that no person feels left out. who to elect and neither did I speakdents that speak the same lan- is not a Namibia citizen. She then in my home language concerning Yet, according to Shimbulu, she such matters,” she said. has never discriminated against Water and electricity woesInstitute for Open Learning (Pty) Ltd MIXED IOL 002/09/16 Maria David said the electricity and water power from bulk supplier, Nam-has a vacancy for: problems have been going on for Power and selling it through its THE residents of Ondangwa years and NORED is not doing network to end-users.Field Marketers in the Oshikoto Region are de- anything to solve the problem. manding answers regarding Furthermore, Ushona said he(2 x Katima Mulilo) water and electricity woes they “They don’t care to inform us always must buy new stock for still experience. for us to be prepared if the power his business due to the stock get-Job Responsibilities: happens to go off, which means ting rotten.• Introduce our range of products and courses to the marketplace; According to the residents they no food for some of us that day,”• Act as a representative of the Institute for Open Learning; do not get any notice when the said Ushona. “Why don’t they at least shut• Register new applicants; electricity outages will happen or down one thing at the time, until• Stay up-to-date with our updated contracts, policies and when their water supply will be The residents get their sup- they find a solution to the prob- cut off, leading to food getting ply of electricity from NORED, lem of water and electricity,” he structural procedures; rotten, impacting both businesses which distributes electricity to said.• Meet daily, weekly and monthly sales targets. and households. thousands of consumers in the Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshikoto, Chief executive officer ofCandidate Profile: Tangeni Ushona, a resident, Kunene, Oshana, Okavango and NORED, Fillemon Nakashole,• Must be a self-starter; Zambezi Regions by buying could not be reached for com-• Must have excellent administrative skills; ment.• Must have excellent communication skills;• Must be computer literate with basic skills in Microsoft TOV EMPOWERS SAN WOMEN: Tov HIV/Aids Orphans a family, as she will feed her kids, school them and and Vulnerable Children Organisation in Tsumeb’s Ev- love them,” said Rev Edward Amadhila, Organisation O ce programmes – Word, Excel and Outlook; ergreen Farm 10km before Tsintsabis San Resettlement Technical Adviser of Tov.• Must have, and maintain, a neat and professional in the Guinas area of the Oshikoto Region, employed According to the Reverend, they are moving cultiva- four San women to help with drying the spinach pro- tion from greenhouses to outside farming increasing appearance. duced on the farm. output, after which the number of women employed “You have to taste dry spinach, it is king food. They can easily go up to eight during harvest time.Qualifications & Experience: say if you educate a woman, you educate a nation, if “Every time you buy Tov spinach you are helping us• Grade 12 Certificate; you educate a man you educate an individual. Now educate a Namibian child and employ a woman to• Code 8 driver’s licence; listen to this one, if you employ a woman you employ feed her family,” said Rev Amadhila.• Demonstrable knowledge of the hierarchical order of the Myriapoda subphylum will be an added advantage;• Minimum of three (3) years experience in the sales industry will be an added adventage.Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications willbe accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed and noCVs or attached documentation shall be returned. 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NORTHERN INFORMANTÉ |13Thousands benefit from HEP15 September - 21 September 2016 Maria David holds. The country has 1 660 trained (NIP) to conduct community-based household levels. “We believe that health extension workers (HEW), of HIV tests and counselling. During the strengthening the Namibian Health CarsTHE new Health Extension Pro- which 1 366 are in 13 regions. Engela first day of testing 95 HIV tests was Extension Programme to deliver andgramme (HEP) is set to benefit in the Ohangwena Region is the first done. In August 561 test were con- sustain high-impact HIV services in 2014 FORD IKON 1.6many people in the Ohangwena health district to pilot HIV testing and ducted by the 23 HEWs, with 10 HIV an integrated package at the com-Region, and will ensure that health counselling. Omuthiya district, in the positive cases diagnosed. An addition- munity level will contribute towards SEDAN 119,900services are brought closer to resi- Oshikoto Region is set to be next to al 37 health workers will start their the global UNAIDS’ 90/90/90 HIVdents. introduce community-based HIV test- community-based HIV testing activi- epidemic control target by the year ing and counselling services. ties on 14 September this year. Ac- 2020,” concluded Kavetuna. Thus Ministry of Health and Social cording the Deputy Minister of HealthServices, through the primary health The first 60 HEWs were trained in and Social Services, Juliet Kavetuna, Ndamonoghenda Nghilalulwa, onecare directorate, introduced the health nine health facilities in Engela dis- the community-based programme will of the Health Extension Workers, saidextension programme in 2012 with trict to provide quality HIV testing help identify, train and deploy com- that during the process she had testedthe main purpose of strengthening the and counselling services. Of the 60 munity health workers to address criti- 45 people, of which 40 were beingcontinuum of care from health care HEWs, 23 have already been certified cal health needs at the community and tested for the first time, and 15 werefacilities to communities and house- by the Namibia Institute of Pathology men. 2015 TOYOTA ETIOS 1.5 XS HB 139,900 2013 VOLKSWAGEN POLO VIVO 1.4 HB 125,000 2014 VOLKSWAGEN POLO VIVO 1.4 HB 129,900 2014 VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.6 HB T/LINE 168,000 SUV’s 2011 TOYOTA FOR- TUNER 3.0 4X4 A/T 320,000 2014 TOYOTA PRADO 3.0 D4D TX 600,000 1996 SUZUKI VITARA 2.0 V6 4x4 5dr 75,000 2014 FORD TOUR- NEO TREND 2.2 TDCi 345,000 BakkiesYOUR 2010 CHEV CORSADREAM UTILITY 1.4 85,000 2011 FORD RANGERLifestyle is 2.5 TDCI S/C 4X4calling 187,000Contact us to Plot & Plan your new home, 2009 FORD RANGER+264 61 275 4656, www.trustcoproperties.com SUPERCAB 3.0 Tdci 4X4 195,000 or www.elisenheim.com 2012 FORD RANGER 2.2 TDCI XLS D/C 4X4 299,000 2011 ISUZU KB 200 FLEETSIDE 129,900 2013 ISUZU KB 250 D LE D/C 4X4 265,000 2012 NISSAN NP200 1.6 95,000 2011 TOYOTA HILUX 2.5 D4D SRX S/C 4X4 225,000 2010 TOYOTA HILUX 3.0 D4D RAIDER RB S/C 210,000 2015 TOYOTA HILUX 3.0 LEGEND 45 X/ CAB 4X4 385,000 2011 TOYOTA HILUX 3.0 D4D RAIDER D/C 4X4 285,000 2016 TOYOTA HILUX 2.8 GD AT D/C 4X4 550,000 Check us out on: Facebook and www.crossroadscarsales.com.na Phone A/H: Antonio 081 273 6926 Negumbo 081 274 0888
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16| INFORMANTÉ ADVERT 15 September - 21 September 2016 “I have always had an optimistic outlook on life. This is important. Without it, we cannot survive.” Quinton van RooyenGobabis Goba Lodge | 6 October 2016 | 18h30 21 Quinton van Rooyen @qvr @trustco_group • #QVRFAQ Facebook Live
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SPORT INFORMANTÉ |19Enduro close encounter15 September - 21 September 2016 Sport Reporter Saturday, 17 September, at Farm Dö- the last two events. streak. In the motorbikes up leads the off-road class, bra outside Windhoek. The three riders are separated by 20 to 200cc class, Ingo Wald- followed by Juan van AsTHE Bank Windhoek Namibian En- schmidt (KTM), Marcel (KTM) and Lenny Bagwitzduro Championship is approaching a Top riders such as Henner Rusch championship points with Rusch ahead Henle (KTM), Tommy Gous (KTM).dramatic final day of the season with (KTM), Pascal Henle (KTM) and Kai with 10 points and Henlé with 20 points (Yamaha) and Joern Greiteronly two races left to go this coming Hennes (KTM) will be the main attrac- in second place ahead of Hennes. Having (KTM) are strong contend- In the development class, tions for the championship crown in the won the last event in Abbabis, Henlé will ers for the title. the top three riders are sepa- motorbikes with more than 250cc class in be looking at continuing with his winning rated by only 14 points with In the senior motorbikes Noam Babluki (Kawasaki) Postgraduate Petroleum Sciences Scholarships class, Frank Ahlreip (KTM) leading the championships for 2017/2018 academic year has built the pressure on table ahead of Adam John- championship leader Sven ston (Yamaha) and Liam Gil- PTohestBgoraraddouf TarutsetePeseotfrtohelePuetmroleuSmciTeranincinegsaSndcEhdouclaatironshFiupnds, afnorins2tit0ut1io7n /e2s0ta1bli8shed to build Schneidenberger (KTM) christ (Husqvarna) in third capacity in the petroleum exploration and production industry in Namibia, is pleased to announce the availabil- with good results in the last place. Jens Rubow (Yamaha) academic yearity of postgraduate petroleum sciences specialization scholarships for the 2017/2018 academic year. two events as the two riders and J.L. Opperman (Honda)oard of Trustees of the Petroleum Training and Education Fund, an institution established to build capacity in the petroleum are separated by two points. have a close affair as the twoatio1n.PaentdroplreoudumctisocnieinndcuestsrycionuNrsamesibitao ibs epcleoasnesdidteoreandn:ounce the availability of postgraduate petroleum sciences riders are separated by sixalizaTtihoen sscchhoolalrasrhsiphsipfosrathree 2a0v1a7i/l2a0b1le8 atocahdiegmhicpyeerafor.rming and motivated students intending to In the clubman’s class, points with Rubow leading Juergen Gladis (KTM) leads the championships. undertake full-time masters’ and honours degrees in the following fields only: the championship ahead of Gerald Heiser (KTM) by In the Ladies Quad Class, three points, while third championship leader, Shan- place is wide open between non Rowland (Honda), Michael van der Hoven claimed her third victory of (KTM) and Heinz Erni the season at Abbabis and is a (KTM). point away to seal the cham- pionship crown with victory. Kurt Hartung (KTM)roleum Sciences Courses to be considered: Trustco NTA Junior Championshipsstsecr•••hso’MMBlaaSSSnrscdcch...ihpHEPosonenaonvtrrreiorsGolaedenvueoamgmliloreaegbnGelyteseaiitolnnoMloNthhagieagnymhfaoaiplglbtoeeitwrahmfoinearegmnUnfiditnneg–liSdvsaoesnpuordsnethiltcmyy:iAaooftlirifvzicaNinateagdfmoisnritbu1oidaieyl noeatnanslrdyino;gtneanlysd;iinng to undertake full-time the UK;• MSc. Health, Safety and Risk Management – specializing in oil and gas in the UK;B• SMc.SHco.nMGaeroinloegyEinngNianmeiebriainagnd– SsopuethciAaflriziciangforin1 oyeilaar nodnlyg;as in the UK;M• SMc.SPce.trEodleuucmaGtioenolo(Mgyaatthtehme UantiicvsersaintydoSf Ncaiemnibciea)oinnlyN; amibia and South Africa only;MM••CSShMMcce..SSvEHcecne..nvaOOiilnrtohiiglln,/aamSPnnaeeddfnterttGGaoylfaaauMnssnaddAnLSaacJegwcoceoiumniurnitentynStthti–cn–ehgsspUopielnKeaccirtaioshalihnelziziilnpyUing;sgK;ininoonoilillyaa.nnddggaassininththeeUUKK&&CCaannaaddaa; ;MSc. Marine Engineering – specializing in oil and gas in the UK & Canada; MASpcp.liEcdaunctastioanre(Mreatmheinmdaetidcstahnadt Sacpiepnliccea)t–ioNnasmfoibriacaonudrSsoeusthoAtfhriecar othnlay;n named above willeninngo/PtebtroefucnodnJsoiindteSrcehdo.larships.M2.SRce. qOuil iarnedmGeanstLsawfoirn itnheteUrKesotnelyd; candidates to be considered for the scholarships:M• SNca. mOiilbainadnGcaitsizAecncsohunipti;ng in the UK only;ant•s aArenrienmteinrdeesdt itnhapt uaprspulicinagtioanscfaoreceour risnesthoethNeratmhainbinaanmpeedtarobolevuemwililnndout sbteryc;onsidered. WINNERS: Players showing off their medals during the prize• Relevant honours or undergraduate degree with an average pass of 60% and above; giving ceremony.quir•emWeinlltinfogrnIenstesretostecdomCamnednidcaetesstutodbieescionntshidee2re0d1f7oratchaedSecmhioclayreshairp;s: Results for the Namibia Tennis Association Junior N• aPmaibsisanrecilteizveannsht iEp;nglish tests where applicable; Championships that took place over the weekend. RA••• nePCCleinroevotaemrotrniefpftiseolhetodfitnneacopdorausmpnrsoidieusr issusninugoodbnfaemarcfgolailrtrrareadetehnulreaeiovntednathdelnienestgeiNarreecaaedmapdwipcbeiolitiahmcunaarispctnieeorat;nervocelferooaurrgmdmes.ip;nadsusstoryf ;60% and above. Willingness to commence studies in the 2017 academic year; Boys-u 8 red court-Winner Roelou Lowe: Runner-up: Tinashe Musavengana. Boys-u 8 orange court-Winner: Abraham Alemu:P3a.Isms preolervtaannttEinngfloisrhmteastsiownheforeraappplpiclaicblaen; ts: Good news! Runner-up: Nathan Chase. Girls-u 8 red court: Winner: Mienke Stalls: P• roOonf loyf asdhmoirstsliisotnefdorathpepldiceasinretsd cwoiullrsbee; contacted and invited foArlloarpaplliicnatteiornvsiefowrspeotnrofduantdes Runner-up: runner-up Vekaama OppermanortCCOa••apoennPtNpwtprmlhhtytleioieeIaefpcnitsbeatltrefrhwdnssoowotoetcirecsltrfimehelto;uballiuponassnb-idttlmiedeeaitwoessdrncuswwos-aobhffcwipmomlaihiplpre.liltptlmpAintrcaaeeprpaucnolpt:enpner/vopvtl/oisinwaiclcddiflnacaiwuwneetatnineealgwttliicsddanrob.a:ep.cfnetdopoeohserlcrismecgtmohawvniuctoeeatiiopalrrnltaencoititocphbefnnoonpadegrrdltrmi.oaecsooc.n;anqfrodngutnuhti/essnnnevi;sdaiivCttemeebhdreriyebsfdvoiiatraeipue/no.pnirsnalleligtchsinafsaotnetrwscrtccovotswhohmief.owmefwplea.lpspjerroetsletoepihnrdnitoopteofssdusdnsatnclhgitdhneoor.eosounarblllddatgiyhnrubavseeatihsitwiatepiintlslgboaeut rcommAufslnGolcicsraohahpptooeopeddlaultitrnrlocodseafthwhutbiienpoesds!ns Girls-u8 orange court: Winner: Maja Brinkmann: Runner-up: Ane Stalls N4.oAspchpolilacrashtiiop nappprliocacteiosnss wainlldbeencoqnusiidreieresd. unless completed online at our website - www.petrofund.org ocrotmhapt olef ttheed Boys-u10: Adam Diggle: Runner-up: Waldre Kotze CInhteevreensintegdforatphpelijociannt stschsolhaorsuhlidpscaot mtheplweetebsiaten- ohnttlpin:/e/wwawp.pclhiceavetinoinng.foorrgm/naamcibciae/s. sed at our online by visiting Boys-u10 double: Winners: Oliver Lichter andPweetrbosfuitned wwwillwp.rpoevitdroefuinnfodr.moargtionwhoinleunCivheersvietiensintgh/aPt eotfrfoerfupnodstgJroaidnutaStecpheotlraolresuhmipscfieonrcmesdaegrerees wupwown.preeqtureosftubnyd.org Adriaan Louw: Runner-up: Adam Diggle and Waldre Kotze Girls u-12: Winner: Tji-Tji Mbetjhia: Runner-up: Cleo Bekkeraapcpcliecsasntesd. on the Chevening website - http://www.chevening.org/namibia/. Boys u-12: Winner: Carlos Uirab: Runner-up: Jaco Bekker Boys’ u-12 doubles: Winner: Jaco Bekker and Daniel Jauss: Runner-up: Carlos Uirab and Albertus Brinkmann Girls u-14: Winner: Tammy-Ann Lombardt: Runner-up: Tinashe Mukumba. Boys u-16: Winner: Diken Dejongh: Runner-up: Gerhard BardnardplicAatliloennPqruoicrieessssahnoduInldqubieriefos.rwarded to the Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer: Boys’ u-16 doubles: Winner: Diken Dejongh and GerhardstedMsa.pEplliiczaanbtsethshSohulidmwcoamfepnlei;teTeal:n+2o6n4lin6e1 a2p0p4lic5a0tio1n8; fFoarmx: +a2cc6e4ss6e1d 2a5t46o0u0r ; website www.petrofund.org while Barnard: Runner-up: Santeri Ronni and Thadrin Thuys.enineg-/Pmeatriol:fuensdhJimoinwt aSfcehnoil@arsnhaipms cfoormr.csoamre.nacacessed on the Chevening website - http://www.chevening.org/namibia/. Girls u-18: Winner: Jessica Riedel: Runner-up: Lisa Yssel. Girls’ u-18 doubles: Megen Lombardt and Lisa Yssel: Runner-up:Tuna Nkandi and Tammy-Ann Lombardt. 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20| INFORMANTÉ SPORT 15 September - 21 September 2016 sportCricket no longer racialMichael UugwangaCRICKET could soon become a popular REACHING EVERYONE: Learners at People’s Primary School playing mini-cricket. From the right: Ngashikare Tjitamunisa,Rivaldo Katjingisiua, Ikwatarasport code amongst the previously disadvan-taged communities once Cricket Namibia Mutjavikua, Asser Johannes,Punai Kazekondy and Frans Johannes. Photo: Michael Uugwanga(CN) continues to expand the sport throughits Kwata Cricket Programme. the whole match. I both bat and bowl,” said “I enjoying watching it on television and I CN was honoured for its developmental Ngashikare Tjitamunisa, a 14-year-old. see black people playing with white people. efforts with the top prize of Best Overall In 2010, Cricket Namibia introduced the pro- My parents do not know that I play cricket. Cricket Development Programme at the 2009gramme aimed at taking the sport to all four cor- A 13-year-old, Asser Johannes said cricket I hope my parents will buy me cricket equip- International Cricket Council (ICC) Devel-ners of the country, especially to those who are is no longer a racial sport as it brings people ment,” said Johannes. opment Programme Annual Awards.not exposed to the sport, such as learners at Peo- of all races together.ple’s Primary School (PPS) who played mini-cricket in their spare time. They had to play onthe school’s basketball court because the schooldid not have a cricket ground. The biggest challenge facing sport in thecountry is under-funding. CN currently relies on a mere N$50 000 an-nually from the Namibia Sports Commission(NSC), for administration. In 2013, MTC ended its sponsorship withCN, citing CN’s failure to implement equal ra-cial representation. “There were coaches fromCN who taught us how to play cricket. Cricketis the only sport you are guaranteed to play, notlike soccer were you might be on the benchWanderers play Rhinos GRN cannot afford sport Michael Uugwanga ways and are currently third on the and Zimbabwe, even though two-times log in pool B after scoring 26 points champions of the Namibia Rugby Premier LOW PRIORITY: Jerry Ekandjo, Minister of Sport.AFTER coming close to a win against Pirates who are second on League (NRPL) University of Namibiaagainst Johannesburg-based the log. (UNAM) are excluded as the competitionrugby club Pirates on Saturday, does not cater for university clubs.10 September, in Johannesburg, Wanderers have two points, whileFNB Wanderers has a big chance Pirates have four points in a group The Gold Cup is being contested by 20to win at home when they meet headed by Rustenburg Impala who clubs in a rugby World Cup-style format,the Northam Platinum Rhinos have five points after thrashing bot- with eight pool matches per week for fiverugby club at the Wanderers tom club on the log Northern Plati- weeks up until 8 October this year.Club in Windhoek. num Rhinos 46-19. Wanderers’ other match will be against Wanderers lost to Pirates 26-28 in The Gold Cup, known until Impala on 1 October in Rustenburg, Southa match that could have gone either 2015 as the Community Cup, was Africa, in what will be their biggest match expanded this year to include the in the competition judging on Impala’s big champion open clubs of Namibia win against the Rhinos. The country’s second string rugby side, Photo: Michael Uugwanga the Windhoek Draught Welwitschias, will also welcome the Falcons – better known Michael Uugwanga ball, rugby, and cricket and as the Hino Valke at the Hage Geingob Sta- disabled athletes get more dium on Saturday. funding from government Like Wanderers, the Welwitschias are still in search of their first win in the Cur- THE underfunding in na- than other sport codes. rie Cup, having been dumped into the first division Currie Cup after failing to win a tional sport codes will con- Football gets N$10 million single match in the Currie Cup premier di- vision. tinue to prevail as long as and rugby N$1,5 million of The Welwitschias head into the match government does not con- direct funding from govern- against the Valke from a back of a heavy 84-25 loss against the Griffons last Satur- sider sport a priority such ment coffers, while disability day. as health, education and sports gets about N$1 mil- defence said the Minister of lion. Sport, Youth and National According to Ekandjo, Service, Jerry Ekandjo. no government in the world He was responding to a spend lots of money on sport question why government due to other priorities, there- does not follow the example fore the need for lotteries. of other countries in pump- Ekandjo also said that his ing more money into sport. ministry tried to convince In neighbouring South Af- cabinet to increase funding rica, the National Lotteries towards sport but he could Commission (NLC), for ex- not get support from his fel- ample, sponsored the South low parliamentarians. African Sports Confed- He said that his ministry eration, Olympic Commit- presented a budget of N$2, 2 tee (SASCOC),the Olympic billion for the current finan- and Paralympic teams to an cial year only for the minis- amount of R70 million for try to get N$400 million. the Olympics in Rio, Brazil. To make matters worse, Namibia, on the other Ekandjo said that the budg- hand, does not have the ca- et for his ministry was cut pacity for lotteries, mean- by a further N$9 million by ing that the Namibia Sports the Ministry of Finance for Commission (NSC) which is drought-relief programmes. the mother body of 48 sport “We have three depart- codes gets N$10 million an- ments in the ministry, we HOME ADVANTAGE: FNB Wanderers (in white) nually from government for have youth, sport and cul- will be looking to bounce back. Photo contributed administration purposes. ture. Our budget is very Sport codes such as foot- small,” said Ekandjo.
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