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mixedradio.naNEWS BUSINESS SPORT YWYWOOOORUURLRLRDDFAREWELL RECESSION NAM bkabunsustotyynwonoouoiutttTO STRUGGLE ESCALATES QUALIFIESICON FOR WORLD P 08 CUP P16 P 03www.informante.web.na • 061-275 4700 Find us on Your Community NEWSPAPER • 29 June - 05 July 2017 • Edition # 587RECORD FIRST LADY ON THEGeingoshits out at fake news and dishonest media reportingELEPHANTS DEFENCEAND RHINOSKILLED THE First Lady went on the attack with guns blazing against what she termed the dishonesty and cowardice of sections of the Namibian society. Eba Kandovazu Gabby TjirozeA total number of 16 ele-phants and 16 rhinos have been Monica Geingos, who became a GLOVES OFF: First Lady Monica Geingos addressing the 4th Rural Women’s Parliament with Men as Partners. Photo: Salo-poached around the country’s target in a vicious smear cam- mon Elago.national reserves since January paign against her husband, Presidentthis year alone. Hage Geingob, on various social media dishonesty,” Geingos said. She further stop being disrespectful and to accord but the Founding Father of this nation platforms in recent months, broke her took issue with opportunists who used the right titles to people who deserve is Sam Nujoma. When have we became Of the 16 rhinos, eight car- silence and expressed offense over the what should have been a period for the them. so dishonest that we can use a funer-casses were discovered during deliberate character assassinations. nation to mourn the fallen hero, Andim- al of such a man of dignity to behavean aerial patrol last Sunday in ba Toivo Ya Toivo, to push their own “As a nation we love the late Ya Toi- in such an undignified manner to ourthe Etosha National Park, of She set the record straight at the agendas. Geingos urged Namibians to vo and genuinely do and he has been a Founding Father,” said Geingos.which one was verified as hav- opening of the 4th Rural Women’s Par- personal hero of mine since I was a girl,ing died from natural causes. liament with Men as Partners held inThe shocking statistics were Windhoek yesterday.confirmed by Ministry of En-vironment and Tourism (MET) “We don’t hate anyone who ask ques-spokesperson, Romeo Muyun- tions, but we get cross when peopleda. He said the process of as- start personalising things. I have chil-sessing the carcasses to estab- dren on Facebook and the things I see; Ilish the time and exact cause wonder what type of Namibians we are.of death is currently underway. One can’t even print those things and“Etosha, which is Namibia’s we don’t answer them because we don’tflagship wildlife conservation dialogue with demons. And if we don’tarea, has experienced a shock- respond, it doesn’t mean we are scareding wave of rhino poaching over of them, they are scared of us. And asthe years. This situation can be long as we deliver they can only makedetrimental to the tourism sector up things,” she said.and the economy. We have in-tensified patrols in protected ar- The usually composed Geingos alsoeas, including our collaboration delved into the issue of tribalism whilewith Nampol, Namibia Defence in the same breath highlighting the me-Force (NDF) and other relevant dia’s supposed dishonesty in its reports.authorities,” Muyunda stated. “We keep reading things in the The spokesperson maintained newspaper like Namibia is a tribalthat investigations in the re- nation, the whole country is going upcent Etosha poaching cases are into flames, money is being stolen, theongoing and urged the public collapsed economy is being led by ato report suspected poaching terrible corrupt president who spendsincidences to the MET or the N$500 000 in a hotel in a day with Ja-nearest police station. No ar- cuzzis. These are the things that are al-rests have been made yet in all ways written. When you read and whenrecent cases. MET is offering you go on the ground you get two dif-a reward of N$60 000 for any- ferent stories. And I really need to un-one with information that will derstand when we become a nation oflead to the successful arrest andprosecution of a suspected rhinoor elephant poacher/s. 29.N$ 99 Ceres 7N$ .99 6x200ml Caribbean 1L 29/06/2017 - 02/07/2017 17N$ .99 22N$ .99 Weetbix 450g Corn FlakesWEEKEND VALUE! 500g Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

2 NEWS 29 June - 05 July 2017CHINESE POACHER She’s suffering from anxiety and depressionON THE RUN RITTMAN REFERRED Eba Kandovazu Andreas Joseph is represent- TO PSYCHIATRIST ing the state.A Chinese national implicated Magistrate Stanley orderedin a poaching incident when for a warrant of arrest againsthe was found in possession of Chen, cancelled his bail andtwo rhino horns at an Eros flat forfeited his bail money to thein January failed to appear in state.court and is suspected to The woman accused of conspiring to kill her husband with herhave fled the country. younger lover has successfully secured an application to undergoThe 29-year-old Nan psychiatric evaluation.Chen was scheduled tomake an appearance incourt last week, along- week but the state rejected it.side his co-accused, Eba Kandovazu Rachel, through her lawyer HipuraYonghui Lu, 44, afterbeing granted bail in the The 46-year-old Rachel Rittman, with Ujaha, last week informed the courtamount of N$300 000 her co-accused Ryno du Preez, 33, that she suffers from anxiety attacksin April. are accused of killing Rudolf Rittman in and depression. She claimed that sheOnly Lu showed up at an attempt to cash in on inheritance. could not properly conduct her defencecourt. and therefore required the services of aThe duo is facing The murder incident occurred in 2013 psychiatrist.charges of contravening at Gobabis.sections of the Con- A General Medical Practitioner fromtrolled Wildlife Products The state is alleging that Rachel Gobabis, Dr Heinrich Smith, testifiedand Trade Act, by being drugged her 34-year-old husband with on Tuesday, 27 June, that he has beenin possession of rhino unidentified pills, leading him to a state treating Rachel for over ten years.horns. of drowsiness.The two horns are He reiterated that she had been suffer-valued at N$404 000 She then reportedly called Du Preez, ing from anxiety and depression and saidand weigh 5,05kg. who was close by, to stab him repeatedly that she is not fit to stand trial althoughChen’s lawyer, Kadh- with a knife as he laid on his bed. The she can understand court proceedings.ila Amoomo, told Mag- indictment reads that the suspects loadedistrate Vanessa Stanley the deceased’s body in his car and drove Ujaha filed an application in terms of UNSTABLE: Suspected husband killer,that he does not know off towards the Hosea Kutako Interna- the Criminal Procedure Act, under Sec- Rachel Rittman. Photo: Eba Kandovazuthe whereabouts of his tional Airport area, where they burnt his tion 77, which entitles criminals to the assigned to evaluate Rachel for a periodclient. Lu is represented FUGITIVE: Nan Chen (front), Yonghui remains and the car. This, according to services of a psychiatrist to determine of 30 days. He remanded the matter toby Mbushandje Ntinda. Lu(back).  Photo contributed the State, was an attempt to cover their if they are mentally stable for trial and 26 July. Martinho Olivier is prosecuting tracks and obstruct the course of justice. Section 78, which determines if a crim- and Boris Isaacs represents Du Preez. inal was mentally incapacitated at the The suspects last year pleaded not time of the commission of the crimes. guilty to the charges against them. Du Preez, however, entered a guilty plea last Presiding Judge Christie Liebenberg ordered that two psychiatrists will beUP IN ARMS: 8ste Laan residents protesting.  Photo contributed Anna the nosey neighbour James came to could not help but ask Ester confront Jasmine last8ste Laan residents grab land about the argument she over heard the previous night; she night for damaging Aili Iilonga “We all want land but they do not see wanted to know what trouble his property. She does notRESIDENTS in the 8ste Laan settlement us trying to grab things by force. They the niece brought home think, that niecein Otjomuise showed up in large numbers should just understand that right now this time. Oh yes, I heard heto protest against City of Windhoek the government is doing everything in took the car he gave her of mine.(CoW) concerning land allocation. its power to allocate serviced land to the Ester, is for her birthday, because people,” said one police officer. everything ok? of what happened with The protesting group insist that they aretired of endless promises from the CoW and CoW spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya, He also laid a his friend James...the long waiting process in land allocation. cautioned residents to avoid land grab- criminal charge bing and to wait for land to be allocated Yes, but the “We want land to build homes for our to them fairly. against her. antenuptial agreementfamilies and the city keeps making emptypromises that they will assist but up to “As much as housing and available Because my makes for a cleannow, they have not done anything to help serviced land is a national challenge, we foolish niece mos went divorce. It won’t beus. Even issuing a small plot of land is do not condone land invasion and thus & poured paint all overhard for them but they give it out quickly urge all our residents to refrain from such messy.to those rich people who have money,” practices,” she said. his car.said one angry protester. Amutenya further added that CoW is What?!?!? A According to the protesters, their trying its best with its limited resources criminal chargedecision was based on the long wait for to make serviced land available, althoughgovernment in allocating serviced land to land demand is always higher than the on top of thethe people. supply. divorce? The police within the area tried to in- “It is better for our residents to wait for Choice or Chance?tervene but were unsuccessful and had to serviced land, because un-serviced landflee from the scene due to the commotion has its own challenges. 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29 June - 05 July 2017 NEWS 3 NBC faces loss of medical aid Zorena Jantze added that the NBC has committed itself to a weekly payment of N$50 000 as it is looking to have a permanent redress CONFIRMED reports suggest that through its shareholder. employees of the Namibia Broadcasting The director-general explained that the Corporation (NBC), are at risk of losing NBC held a meeting with the NMC on their medical aid benefits with effect from 20 June, in which it requested NMC to 1 July 2017 as the national broadcaster accommodate the NBC until the end of has an outstanding fee August 2017 to allow of N$15 million in debts the necessary payment to the Namibia Medical arrangements to come to Aid Care (NMC). completion. According to reli- In response, the NMC able sources, the NBC committed to referring through its line ministry, the NBC’s request to must raise the amount in its Board of Trustees. three days. A source at Whilst awaiting the the Ministry of Informa- NMC’s decision, the tion confirmed that the NBC received prema- situation is very serious ture announcements of and could spell disaster the suspension of the because of the current medical aid services precarious financial con- through the social media dition in the country. platforms without prior In a press statement, official notice. the NBC stated that it Reacting to reports has not received any of- making the rounds, Ali- ficial communication in son Begley, the Principle this regard from NMC. Officer at NMC said the LAST RESPECTS: President Hage Geingob about to lay a wreath on the Ya Toivo tombstone.  Photos by Marthina Mutanga Stanley Similo, Director- NMC Board of Trustees General at the state CONCERNED: Stanley Similo, is compelled to makeFarewell to struggle icon broadcaster said: “It is Director-General at NBC. certain decisions in true that the national terms of its rules and the Photo contributed broadcaster is challenged fiduciary responsibility by arrears with regards to the medical aid the trustees have to all the members of payments for the past few months which the fund. and Botswana, conveyed condolence through action that this brave son have accumulated to an amount of close She, however, added that the question Eba Kandovazu messages on behalf of their Head of from Omangundu scaled the heights to N$15 million.” between NMC and NBC is being ad-THOUSANDS of people from all States. of the school of life, to become a He, however, asserted that the corpora- dressed and that it is not appropriate forwalks of life, local and interna- symbol of defiance against tyranny tion, through its Board of Directors, has NMC to discuss the issue with the media.tional, last weekend joined the late Ya Toivo was accorded a state’s and oppression,” Geingob said. been engaging its main shareholder via “We underline that NMC has never, andAndimba Toivo ya Toivo’s family in funeral by President Hage Geingob, its line ministry with the view to have will not operate like that with employermourning at the Heroes Acre. who during the burial service said The Founding Father, Sam this untenable situation averted. Similo groups,” Begley said. that during the Struggle, Ya Toivo Nuyoma in delivering his eulogy, Ya Toivo died at his Windhoek was prepared to die for Namibia, said that Ya Toivo has contributed home on 9 June at the age of 92. The risking physical, emotional and immensely to the liberation strugglelate Ya Toivo is regarded by many as psychological torment in order to and to the consolidation of SWAPOone of the greatest African Lib- free Namibians from the chains of party government. He noted that theeration icons. Among the mourners oppression, hatred and intolerance. government’s decision to accord thewere representatives from neighbor- late iconic hero a state’s funeral ising states, South Africa, Zimbabwe “Heroes like Ya Toivo and his an acknowledgement of his heroic peers should not be honoured with deeds and sacrifices. words but with actions, for it wasHijacking of the 30% shares NAMIBIA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY PROCUREMENT : INVITATION FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RP)MEATCO FACTION DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION CLOSING DATEHEADS TO COURT SC/RP/NCAA/1-2017 21st July 2017 NCAA External Legal SC/RP/NCAA/2-2017 Services 21st July 2017 (Limited circulation - Members of the Law Society of Namibia only) Communications services providerSupporters and subjects of the paramount chief of the the country and those that disagree SC/RP/NCAA/3-2017 Internal Audit Service 21st July 2017Ovaherero Traditional Authority and suspended CEO of will have to approach the courts SC/RP/NCAA/4-2017 Consultant (short term) 21st July 2017Meatco, Vekeii Rukoro, will have to approach the courts for relief.to overturn the new Namundjebo-Tilahun board that was Consultancy forappointed by the Minister of Agriculture, John Mutorwa. However, the Rukoro-group as development of NCAA they referred to themselves de- (5 year) strategic plan. clared that they will crank up their campaign against what they term The terms of reference and related documents of the RP as prescribed by the Minis- an “Owambo-led” hijacking of try of Finance Public Procurement Guidelines will be obtained from: the 30% shares that must be in the Staff Reporter fessed subjects of Rukoro con- hands of the producers. The Secretariat, NCAA Procurement Committee, Southport Building (1st firmed that various meeting were Floor Room 12C 9 West wing), Hosea Kutako drive, Windhoek .THIS followed after a planned organised in which the tabling of “We are already touring the coun- coup d’état on the Annual Gen- a motion to declare the current try to organise protest against the A pre-release payment: The documentation will be provided upon submission oferal Meeting of the Meatco share- board and its decision to suspend illegal board and they have 21 days proof of payment of N$100 and will be available as from 19 June 2017.holders was interrupted by chaos the paramount chief illegal as it to respond and reverse their deci-when a motion of an organised was viewed as a grave insult to sions including the appointment of Completed proposals, clearly marked with the relevant TOR reference numbergroup failed and in an unprec- mainly producers from the North the board. We will rope in labour may be posted to: The Procurement Committee secretariat, Namibia Civil Aviationedented turn of events the police and Central Eastern cattle regions unions and if it must, we will ap- Authority, Private Bag 12003, Windhoek, or may be deposited at, or registered withhad to be called in to restore order of Namibia. proach the court in a two pronged the secretariat, in the bidding box situated at: Southport Building (1st Floor Roombetween a faction of the producers attack to reinstate the CEO. The 12C 9 West wing), Hosea Kutako drive, Windhoek, NOT LATER THAN 21st Julyand the newly appointed board. Mutorwa said that he is confident office of the labour commissioner 2017 (16h00). that the appointment of the new was already approached to rule on Fired up supporters and con- board was within the confines of the administrative suspension,” No late, telegraphic, faxed or e-mailed bids will be accepted for consideration. the Meatco Act and in the best said an organiser. interest of all meat producers in For enquiries please call: Ms Strauss / Ms Nauyoma at tel : 061-702225/229 9N$ .99 8N$ .99 Tomato Poly Imbo soup 1’s bag mix 500g 29/06/2017 - 02/07/2017 9N$ .99 52N$ .99 Onion CL1 Beef potjiekosWEEKEND VALUE! Med p/kg per kg Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

4 NEWS 29 June - 05 July 2017POULTRY IMPORTSPreviously issued import and transit permits also cancelled Buying “vetkoek” wasBANNED my lucky dayIMPORTED poultry, birds and all poultry products have now been banned from beingimported into Namibia due to the sudden outbreak of the highly pathogenic avianinfluenza (HPAI) which was detected by the State Veterinarian. Aili Iilonga transit permits are therefore cancelled highly contagious disease which affects and recalled with immediate effect,” primarily chickens and turkeys, but canChief Veterinary Officer, Adrianatus he said. This is not the first incident of affect other avian species too. There is Maseke, informed the Namibian HPAI in Namibia, as in 2004 there were no treatment for the bird flu.public on the suspension of imported reports of the same deadly avian influ-poultry products, including live poul- enza among ostriches in the Eastern Avian influenza presents signs oftry, birds, poultry products, ostriches Cape, which killed about 6 000 birds in severe depression and a lack of appetiteand ostrich products from South Africa three weeks. in birds, a drastic decline in egg pro-and Belgium due to the outbreak of duction, facial oedema, swollen combsHPAI. With Namibia almost totally reliant and wattles and almost a 100% sudden on its southern neighbour for its supply death rate. The flu can be transmitted Maseke further added that the sus- of chicken meat, consumers could find through the direct contact of secretionspension will take effect 21 days prior to it increasingly difficult to purchase from infected birds, contaminated feedthe incident period. chicken in about two weeks, when and water and broken, contaminated local suppliers say they are likely to eggs that may infect chicks in the “All previously issued import and run out of stock. Avian influenza is a incubator.Illegal settlers defy court orders their rights. Although the conservancy and we intend to do so until the case Marthina K Mutanga residents saw that some progress was is finalised. We need to establish if the WINNER: Sichimwa Mutonga and Legal Shield representative.THE Legal Assistance Centre is fol- made by the Communal Land Board claims by the conservancy are valid and Photo contributedlowing up the case of the Na Jaqna (CLB) to remove fences of the 22 evict- if so where the delay is,” said Muyunda.Conservancy on the eviction case ed settlers in March 2017, the eviction Removal of illegal fences has been a Marthina K Mutanga winning number. An overjoyed Mo-against 22 illegal settlers in the con- notices also stated that the settlers had problem since 2013, when the CLB SICHIMWA Motonga, a 33-year-old tonga said, “Since I noticed Informan-seTrhveanvceyrd. ict for the eviction was hand- to completely leave the conservancy. first ordered the removal of about 120 resident of Mukalo thought he was té has started the Legal Shield/Inform-ed down by Namibia’s High Court at This includes taking their livestock, fences. Little action has been taken, just buying “vetkoek” at the local anté Unique Numbers competition Ithe end of last year. Lara Diez of the Na possessions and their fences, but this apart from approximately 40 persons supermarket. His luck was about always buy the newspaper every week,Jaqna Conservancy Management Com- has not happened. The Ministery of who voluntarily removed their fences to change as to his amazement, he and I’m so glad that it finally paid off.”mittee of the Nyae Nyae Development Environment and Tourism Public Rela- after receiving the CLB orders. noticed that the Informanté thatFoundation said they have requested tions Officer, Romeo Muyunda said the wrapped his “vetkoek” was dated 6 Motonga is N$10 000 richer andthe implementation of the verdict but ministry has noted this concerns from Diez said without strict enforcement, April 2017, corresponding with his should he have been a paid-up Legalto this day are awaiting confirmation. the conservancy members but in the the eviction orders or fence removal own birthday. Arriving home, he Shield member, his prize moneyThis has now left the legal settlers presence of a court order the ministry orders mean nothing and the San are decided to double-check the Legal would have doubled up to N$20 000.within the conservancy wondering why needs to consult and ascertain itself on once again placed in a weakened legal Shield/Informanté Unique Numbersthe law is not being upheld and imple- what the situation is to inform their position. As others saw there were no on the three-month-old newspaper Born and bred in Katima Mulilomented to the fullest and protecting next cause of action. “As you might be consequences to them settling illegally and was stunned when it matched a and residing in Mukalo, Motonga aware, we have been supporting the and or ignoring the removal orders, explained that he will pay off all his conservancy throughout this process new settlers arrived and trampled the debt and buy some furniture. 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6 EDITORIAL 29 June - 05 July 2017 RETRO­ SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOZambian stunts and the PIC OF THE DAYgloomy geopolitical insights ABANDONED: Oshana Primary School learners in a makeshift classroom built by teachers and parents after the school has been neglected for 15 years by government. Photo: Maria DavidTHE Zambian political leadership, not the ordinary citizens,has shown the true colours of its two faces, when they THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDENultimately demonstrated to SADC that they have the powerto disrupt regional trade as they please, costing logistics and THE LINGERING RECESSIONtransport companies millions of dollars in a few months. FOUR QUARTERS. That is zlement occurs, he said, there how long Namibia has been in again. The metal ore subsector vehicles sold. Vehicle sales is a window of time between It is not astounding that Zambia impounded about 200 the grip of our current reces- was greatly boosted by zinc pro- dropped by 16.6% during the the crime and its discoverytrucks destined for Namibia for six month, three months sion. This is what the data re- duction, which grew by 96.1%, first quarter of the year, while where the embezzler has hisafter President Edgar Lungu won a second term last August. leased by the Namibia Statistics as well as gold, which grew by supermarkets showed only a gain, but the one who has beenNamibia is not indifferent to the so-called story of Africa Agency this month revealed. 21.7%. In the rest of the sector, 0.6% increase in sales, with embezzled from does not yetwhere the leaders embrace each other’s cronyism, instead With the GDP contracting by marble grew by 102.9% and clothing sales growing by a realize his or her loss – theof standing up against kleptocracy and raising the bar on the 2.7% in the first quarter of the granite production by 14.4%. low 4.2%. Hotels and restau- economy has an increase incommonalities of free trade and good governance. I guess year, it is quite natural to be rants also showed a decline of imaginary wealth, or ‘bezzle’.Namibia could not expect miracles from a once egalitar- concerned. It is, however, then The manufacturing sector, 9.3% during the first quarter,ian government that has now rotated into a despotic regime important that we carefully ex- however, recorded a contrac- with room nights declining Charles Munger, Warren Buff-overnight, detaining opposition leaders and journalists for amine the data to determine the tion of 10.7%. This was driv- by 0.5% and bed nights flat. er’s business partner, expandedpeacefully challenging the powers that be. true state of the economy. Luck- en by declines in basic metal this concept beyond embezzling ily, Statistician-General Alex manufacturing (down 17.6%), Transport and communica- – the ‘functionally-equivalent More and more ‘bad leaders’ are visiting Namibia to Shimuafeni has made it easy for rubber and plastics manufactur- tions stayed almost flat, with bezzle’, or febezzle, where twosanitize their past- and- present tyrannies, seeking solace any concerned citizen to take ing (down 15.2%), as well as growth of only 0.7% during the parties believe they are legallyto justify their own existence and survival. This country look. Let us do exactly that. meat processing (down 23.7%). first quarter. This was due to port creating wealth for both, whenhosted one of the worst world leader in the 21st century; It’s not all bad news, though, services declining by 23.6% in fact there’s simply a transferformer US President George W. Bush whose famous quote; Let’s start with inflation. After as beverages gained 7%, fish and railway transport dropping of wealth that the losing party“You are either with us or against us” led to millions being peaking at 6% during 2014, in- processing was up 15.3%, non- by 14%. Telecommunications does not yet realise. This con-killed, millions more made refugees and created fundamental flation consistently dropped on metallic mineral product pro- only grew by 3.5%, while road cept is closely coupled withextremists in a war against terrorism still ongoing more than a year-to year basis until Quar- duction shot up 22.6% and dia- freight transport showed 1.8% rent-seeking, which is defineda decade later; and his false claims of Iraq owning weapons ter 2 of 2015, when it reached mond cutting and polishing saw growth. However, air transport as: “the use of the resources of aof mass destruction. The absolute monarch of Swaziland and a low of 3%. Afterwards, it a remarkable rise of 105.3%. showed more robust growth of company, an organisation or anchairman of SACU, King Mswati, whose royal budget is remained within the 3% to 26.7%, with airport services individual to obtain economicmore than that of the entire government, living in a gold- 3.5% range until the first quar- The construction sector… likewise growing by 21%. gain from others without re-plated palace while his people are living in abject poverty, ter of 2016, when it shot up to well, it’s not doing too well. ciprocating any benefits to so-was here recently. 6%. Since then, it has climbed Five consecutive quarter of Finally, the financial inter- ciety through wealth creation.” quarter to quarter, peaking in declines has left this sector at mediation. The sector showed Our neighbours, Angola, DRC and Zimbabwe are forever the first quarter of this year at less than half the size the sec- a mere 0.1% growth dur- So you get the rent-seekers,struggling with good governance, subduing people’s human 7.7%. The good news is that in- tor was at its height at the end ing the first quarter, mainly the febezzlers. Those that sim-rights, demonizing the opposition and clinging onto power. flation seems to be on a down- of 2015. In the first quarter, it due to decline in the banking ply skim off the top withoutThe viability of regional, continental and global trade in the ward trend, having dropped to showed a contraction of 44.9%, sector, which contracted by creating any economic gain forwake of uncertain geopolitical order and the return of the 6.3% for the month of May. mostly due to a contraction of 0.8% - a result of an increase society. And yes, that seemsCold War, now hangs in the balance because of unilateral ac- 50.9% in government construc- in bank charges. The insur- to go well and unnoticed dur-tions of countries such as Angola, USA and Zambia. On the Next, let us take a look at the tion. However, the value of ance subsector only showed ing the good times, and theglobal scale, the EU’s fight for existence is the priority; US different sectors of the econ- buildings completed showed growth of 0.9%, due to an in- febezzle in an economy builds.President Donald Trump is playing Russian roulette with the omy. First up, agriculture and some recovery, only declining crease in claims to N$92 509 When the tide turns, however,shared international peace and security network and the UK forestry, which grew by 10.5% by 5.7% compared to a 33.4% million during the quarter. the febezzle is discovered,Prime Minister, Theresa May was thrown in the deep end in the first quarter of the year. decline the same time last year. and the taps on uncontrolledof the Brexit debacle and chose to be in bed with the Irish This was driven mainly by good So what is the cause of our spending closes. The febezzleneo-Nazi party. rainfall, which increased the Wholesale and retail trade economic discontent? It’s evaporates, and the economy hectares planted, and livestock recorded its second quarter of possible it’s simply the defla- suffers – and so too do we. The Namibia should not condone any country walking farmers restocking their herds. decline, contracting by 7.4%. tion of the ‘febezzle’. In the burden of the febezzle falls onbackward in global, bilateral and regional trade, but should The livestock sub-sector grew This was due to slower sales wake of the 1929 stock market the ordinary taxpayer that nowinstead make use of AU, SADC, UN and other international by 9.7%, while the crop farming in supermarkets, and of cloth- crash, John Kenneth Galbraith has to subsidise all the rent-economic platforms to demand equilibrium. Zambia or any subsector grew by 17%. Unfor- ing and furniture, as well as presented the concept of the seekers of the previous years.other country should not be allowed to jeopardise regional tunately, abattoirs and butchers a decline in the number of ‘bezzle’. Whenever embez-peace and trade at the expense of others. War is not and will recorded a decline of 34.6% As a united nation we can stopnever be the answer! However, a country selling its ‘pristine’ during the quarter. In the fishing this scourge. The governmentmacro-economics, not for the good of its hungry people, sector, growth was only 4.6%. has started, but now the onusjust to please despotic governments that are contributing to falls to us. We need to make sureunderdevelopment, is destined for failure in socio-economic The mining and quarrying we always add value – that wedevelopment. sector showed strong growth of always create economic gains 16.8% during the first quarter. for not only ourselves, but our Without trade, the war against poverty, inequity or national This was due to strong growth society – on both sides of allharmony, the State would not be able to reach economic in the metal ore subsector (See our dealings. Let us as a nationdevelopment targets, especially when its neighbours like last week’s Theory of Interest) strive to eliminate the febezzle,Zambia or SA behave badly. of 57.5%, and the diamond sub- so that we can be sure we’re not sector, which grew by 16%. The creating imaginary economic EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER uranium subsector is still strug- gain, but real economic growth. gling, and contracted by 14.6% • The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of during the quarter. The rest of Desmond P van Heerden, Hons- our advertisers and the views aired in letters are not the sector grew by 20.9%. The BComm (Stell) is the Chief An- necessarily those of the newspaper. recovery in the diamond sub- alytics Officer of Trustco Group sector can be attributed to the Holdings Ltd. Previous articles • Informanté publishes all advertisements in recovery in carats produced, available online at http://toi. good faith and cannot be held liable for any which reached 500 000 carat hopto.org/. 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29 June - 05 July 2017 EDITORIAL 7 Tender Number: NW/038/2017/O s Flipside Maintenance Refurbishment work on the Berg Aukas CHRIS JACOBIE Otjituuo Pipeline. Weapons of Unity Tender Closing Date: Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 11h00 Compulsory Site Visit: Thursday 16th February 2017 @ 10:00 (NamWater, NAMIBIANS must not only be proud of turning swords into ploughshares Otjituuo Scheme). at the end of the liberation war, a constitutional democracy and independence, events that ushered in the longest period of continuous Enquiries peace in its history, and, therefore, should exploit the achievement to Name of the person: Mrs. A. Kadhila challenge increased development and investment. (+264 61) 71 2066 Telephone: Such an endeavour requires sustained and growing national unity, Fax: (+264 61) 21 0741 collective responsibility and deliberate collaboration between the most [email protected] respected and successful private sector brands and good administration Email: supported by efforts to establish a reputation for excellent service delivery in a region of failing administration on all levels. NB: Please note that all enquiries should be made in writing. Tender documents will be available as from 7 February 2017 at the The reputation of the nation might be the most underestimated weapon Cashier, Namibia Water Corporation Ltd., 176 Iscor Street, Aigams Building, in the national transformation agenda especially in an economically- and Windhoek. politically challenged SADC region where it is already the exception to the rule. Namibia is rapidly becoming the only regional inspiration for the Documents should be delivered to: well-being of the rest of the Southern African community who increasingly The Tender Box looks at Namibia for hope and to inspire itself. Namibia Water Corporation Ltd. 176 Iscor Street, NamWater Head Office, Aitgams Building, Windhoek It is not a question that Namibians do not want to be like South Africa, the treasure chest of the region, or Zimbabwe, the breadbasket of Tender Number: NW/028/2017/O Southern Africa, but the Namibian transformation, development and wealth creation agenda cannot afford to be seen as the same. Corrosion protection and refurbishment to the Hardap Dam Wall for NamWater. Almost all members of SADC are being strangled by bad leadership that survives by abusing the tyranny of faction for personal interest at the Tender Closing Date Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 11h00 expense of national and regional interest. Compulsory Site Visit: Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 10h00 at the NamWater Offices at Hardap Dam, Mariental. Namibia and its leadership cannot afford tribalism and factionalism that raise their head on various fronts, and Namibians cannot ignore the signs Enquiries that tribalism and factionalism are considered by the politically bankrupt Name of the person: Mrs. A. Kadhila and desperate as a weapon of mass destruction to further their own (+264 61) 71 2066 agendas of entitlement and continuous privilege. Telephone: Fax: (+264 61) 21 0741 The abuse of freedom of expression and association by a vocal minority is [email protected] only possible by the tolerance of the always silent majority. Email: By now, Namibians know that the income gap will not be narrowed when NB: Please note that all enquiries should be made in writing. the gap between private and national interest is growing or when new fault Tender documents will be available as from Monday 13 February 2017 at lines are attempted in order to divide and rule. the Cashier, Namibia Water Corporation Ltd., 176 Iscor Street, Aigams Building, Windhoek. The distances travelled to polling booths and the hours in lines Documents should be delivered to: committed to casting a vote -- no matter how difficult it is – are the seal The Tender Box on freedom of choice. Values count, because Namibians learned through Namibia Water Corporation Ltd. experience that democracy is a constitutional team sport and not an 176 Iscor Street, NamWater Head Office, Aigams Building, Windhoek exclusive domain of the rich, powerful, ambitious and the misguided who want to be both players and referee and change the rules to suit only their Tender Number: NW/025/2017/O own need. The explosion of social media platforms – the most unsociable of conversations, where people don’t face the pain in the eyes of those Mechanical, electrical and civil refurbishment to the they insult and do not feel the hurt they cause – will not decide the future Hardap dam wall for NamWater. of a nation that is guided by a culture of respect that was the victory of a war fought for dignity and respect. Tender Closing Date: Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 11h00 Compulsory Site Visit: Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 10h00 at the NamWater The past weeks have shown that even where the ruling party and its Offices at Hardap Dam, Mariental. structures and the unspoken rules of good governance fail, the law and respected independent judiciary did not fail its citizens by holding bad Enquiries leaders to account. It is a pity that the dishonourable suspects who Name of the person: Mrs. A. Kadhila address each other as honourable do not have the bravery, but enough (+264 61) 71 2066 cowardice, to remain in their positions not realising that they undermine Telephone: the credibility of all other leaders, even the innocent. Fax: (+264 61) 21 0741 Email: [email protected] The ruling Swapo party and its president command an overwhelming majority of support from all corners of the country. They bear a special NB: Please note that all enquiries should be made in writing. responsibility to exercise discipline to protect the image of Namibia and Tender documents will be available as from Monday 13 February 2017 at to promote respect for responsive government and good administration the Cashier, Namibia Water Corporation Ltd., 176 Iscor Street, Aigams that will inspire communities to contribute to the success of programmes Building, Windhoek. and policies. The Namibian House needs an urgent spring cleaning when The Tender Box leaders get involved in fist fights for positions in branch and regional Namibia Water Corporation Ltd. structures and when they raise the suspicions of power-at-al-costs, and 176 Iscor Street, NamWater Head Office, Aigams Building, Windhoek mainly for the sake of individual need. NB: A non-refundable levy of N$1000.00 (Incl. of VAT) is payable in The lack of respect by representatives for the communities they operate advance (Cash or bank guaranteed cheques only. in will lead to a withdrawal of support of even the payment of services by communities who feel abused and ignored. Signs of apathy and isolation All prospective tenderers who wish to do business with NamWater by communities from the leadership are witnessed in all towns and villages must attach a copy of their company registration or proof of defensive of the regions, because people don’t see any return on their payments, Name or a Close Corporation Certificate, original Certificate of Good except water cuts and councillors driving smarter and more luxurious cars. Standing withtheSocialSecurityCommissionandGoodStandingvalidTax Certificate from the Receiver of Revenue. Corresponding documents Namibians generally resent double standards, because generations from other National Registrations will be expected for prospective were victims of these and demonstrated it by the poor voters’ turnout in tenderers registered outside Namibia. regional and local elections. Self-interest and political immunity are the root of social mistrust and the fuel on the fire of tribalism which, in turn, All tenders will be opened at 11:05 on the closing date and the prices will will undermine the efforts and national support of efforts to spend wisely be made public. and create opportunities to close the gap between the rich and the poor. If this is not addressed soon it will erode the public spirit which must assist Namibia in transformation being experienced and believed to be as just and fair and therefore supported by all. Namibian democracy must not only create an atmosphere in which economic inequality can be addressed, but must also strengthen a society that can continue to embrace peace and mutual cooperation better than any other community in the region. Namibia’s history is drenched in blood, but its peace lies in a broader society of equals where citizens are not only blessed with certain individual rights, but are defined by their relation towards each other. Not in the interest of peaceful co-existence, but in the interests of national comradeship that guarantees a return on investment and development, because it is safe in the hands of a united Namibia where the highest standards are aspired to.

8 BUSINESS 29 June - 05 July 2017BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review GDP contracts by 2.7% in first quarter Furthermore, mixed results were 21 June to 27 June 2017 observed, with the fishing and RECESSION transport and communication sectors NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE ESCALATES posting slower growths of 4.6% and 8 375 0.7% in real value added in the first TRUSTCO GROUP TUC/TTO 4.30 1.18% 1 951 quarter of 2017, compared to strong HOLDINGS LIMITED 94 growths of 5.1% and 5.2% in theDOWN UP BIDVEST NAMIBIA LTD BVN 7.79 0.13% 12 142 corresponding quarter of 2016. AGRA LTD AGR 1.46 - 97 957 NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 33.51 - 29 However, education posted a NICTUS HOLDINGS - NAM NHL 2.00 - - decline of 0.3% in the first quarter ORYX PROPERTIES LTD ORY 20.74 - - - of 2017. FNB NAMIBIA - HOLDINGS LTD 226 On the positive side, other sectors BANK WINDHOEK BWH FNB 47.13 (0.02%) 5 22 such as agriculture, mining and quar- HOLDINGS LTD 17.74 17.74 (0.06%) 1 rying, water and electricity recorded stronger growths of 10.5%, 16.8%COMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE % The Namibian economy continues to face strong and 6.1% in real value added in the NSX LOCAL 570 (0.02%) financial headwinds as the latest figures released by first quarter of 2017, respectively.BRENT CRUDE OIL 45.45 0.93% NSX ALL SHARE 1 001 the Namibian Statistics Agency (NSA) reveal that theGOLD 1 250.16 0.54% JSE TOP 40 1.12% country has experienced four consecutive quarters of The annualised average inflationPLATINUM 921.20 (0.32%) S&P 500 45 568 0.74% negative growth in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). rate was estimated to have recorded UK FTSE 100 2 419 (0.72%) 7.7% in the first quarter of 2017,FOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % EURO STOXX 50 7 434 (0.51%) compared to 6.0% in the same HANG SENG 3 538 (0.63%) period of 2016, representing anN$ PER US$ 12.88 (1.55%) (0.01%) Zorena Jantze growth in real value added of 0.1%, increase of 1.7% points.N$ PER £ 16.70 1.09% 25 840 0.7% and 7.1% in the first quarterN$ PER € 14.57 0.05% THE GDP accounts for all final of 2017 compared to strong growths This was mainly influenced by goods and services produced by of 3.6%, 8.2% and 12.5% of the food and non-alcoholic beveragesThe local market remained stable this the GBP. It closed at N$14.57 against the factors of production in Namibia corresponding quarter of 2016, category which recorded an inflationweek, with the NSX Local index slightly Euro, remaining flat. over a period of one year. respectively. rate of 2.9%.down with 0.02% at 569.5, and the Oryx Properties has announced theNSX Overall Index up 1.02%, to close at resignation of Debbie Smit, their Chief The country recorded a contraction1001. Trustco Group Holdings lead the Financial Officer, with effect from in GDP of 2.7% on a year-to-yearmarket during the week, with growth 15 August 2017. Smit has resigned basis compared to an increase ofof 1.18% to close at N$4.30 per share. to pursue her personal business 4.1% registered in the correspondingBidvest Namibia occupied second interests, and was in the position quarter of 2016.place, with growth of 0.13% to close at since 1 June 2014. Concurrent withN$7.79 per share. In terms of volume, this, Oryx Properties announced the The poor performance was mainlyTrustco Group Holdings maintained appointment of Lizette Petra Smit as attributed to construction andits lead, with N$8.3 million worth of Chief Financial Officer with effect 1 manufacturing, wholesale and retailshares traded. Namibia Breweries rose August 2017. Smit is a CA (Nam) and and hotels and restaurants sectorsto second place in volume, with N$957 was previously employed at Deloitte as that contracted by 44.9%, 10.7%,000 worth of shares traded. The local Audit Manager. 7.4% and 9.3%, in real value added,currency strengthened 1.55% against the Market Quote: respectively.US Dollar, to close at N$ 12.88 against “The harder the conflict, the morethe USD, and slumped 1.09% against the glorious the triumph.”— Thomas Paine Financial intermediation, publicBritish Pound, to close at N$16.70 against administration and defence, and health sectors all recorded slower Old SACU Agreement under reviewCHAIRMAN: His Majesty, King Mswati III of Swaziland visiting the SACU Secretariat earlier this year. Staff Reporter as positioning SACU to take advan- dealt in an integrated manner within tage of regional and global economic the region. In this regard, the Summit Photo Zorena Jantze IN an effort to compile an update on developments. directed the Ministerial Task Teams the implementation of the Roadmap to prioritise industrial development to reinvigorate the Southern African The Summit noted and endorsed the and develop concrete cross-border Customs Union (SACU) Work Pro- Work Programme, based on the out- projects to promote industrialisation gramme, the customs union hosted comes of the 3rd Ministerial Retreat, to ensure that the region is able to op- its fifth Summit of the Heads of State which outlines detailed activities, key timise economic benefits to withstand and Government on Friday, 23 June, deliverables and the timelines within global economic shocks. in Lozitha, Swaziland. which the proposed activities will be undertaken. The Summit noted that the Republic The Summit noted that the Council of Botswana will be the Chair of has agreed to review aspects of the The main focus areas of the Work SACU, effective 15 July 2017 to SACU Agreement, 2002, to facilitate Programme include key issues such 14 July 2018, taking over from the the development of SACU econo- as a review of the Revenue Sharing Kingdom of Swaziland. mies. Formula and the long-term manage- ment of the Common Revenue pool, The Heads of State and govern- Rauna Muumbu, the communica- the establishment of a Stabilisation ments therefore commended King tions officer at the SACU Secretariat, Fund and exploring the feasibility of Mswati III for the able leadership and said that the Summit reaffirmed the a financing mechanism for regional guidance rendered during his term. In importance of SACU as an organisa- industrialisation, and identifying fi- the same vein, the Heads of State and tion in deepening regional economic nancing options for regional projects. governments congratulated Lieuten- integration, industrialisation and ant-General Dr. Seretse Khama Ian economic diversification of SACU The Summit emphasised that SACU Khama, on assuming the Chair of economies as a common goal, as well economies experience similar eco- SACU, from 15 July 2017. nomic challenges, which can be better TIMETABLE : SCHOOL SUBJECTS & DIDACTICS AND LEARNER SUPPORT CONTACT CLASSES TIME SUBJECT NAME SUBJECT CODE 13:17-13:47 Mathematics ACS-MAT11 08:00-08:32 Mathematics 11 ACP-MATH11 13:47-14:20 Mathematics Didactics ACS-MATD11 08:32-09:00 Mathematics 12 ACP- MATH12 14:20-14:55 Business ACS-BS11 09:00-09:40 Computer Studies ACS-CS11 14:55-15:20 Business Didactics ACS-BSD11 09:40-10:05 Computer Didactics ACS-CSD11 15:20-16:05 Economics ACS-ECO11 10:05-10:30 Geography ACS-GEO11 16:05-16:28 Economics Didactics and Learner Support ACS-ECOD11 10:30-11:15 Geography Didactics ACS-GEOD11 16:28-17:23 Biology ACS-BIO11 11:15-11:42 History ACS-HIS11 17:23-17:40 Social Science 11 ACP-SSC11 11:42-12:00 Accounting ACS-ACC11 17:40-17:58 Social Science 12 ACP-SSC12 12:00-12:24 Accounting Didactics ACS-ACCD11 12:24-12:55 English 11 ACP-ENG11 Venue: ALL IOL Regional Offices 12:55-13:17 English 12 ACP-ENG12 Semester: 1 and 2 Date: 1 July 2017 Contact us today for more information: Call Centre +264 61 270 9100 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.iol.na

29 June - 05 July 2017 BUSINESS 9 5G is reliable, near to universal coverage TRUSTCO BANK INVESTMENT CORNERCRAN INTRODUCES MOREADVANCED 5G RETURN ONNamibia was elected as the supporting country to INVESTMENTSouth Africa in respect of the World Radio Conference(WRC-19) agenda points related to International When you invest your money in Fixed Deposits, you are assured of theMobile Technology (IMT) services, which include 5G fixed returns based on the fixed deposit rate of interest.implementation and 5G spectrum related requirements. Fixed Deposits offer financial stability when compared to other investments like equities or mutual funds, where the returns are based on Staff Reporter Morna Ikosa, explained that the ADVANCED: Jochen Traut, Chief Technical market performance. workshop also gave an overview of As the Fixed Deposit investment is locked-in for the agreed time periodTHE fifth generation wireless the current trials being conducted Officer at CRAN. Photo contributed which means that you can be assured of getting the investment on internet networks, abbreviated around the world for 5G, as well as maturity. Which makes Fixed Deposits a perfect investment avenue for5G, are the proposed next telecom- the regulatory frameworks required He added that 5G is extremely meeting certain financial goals in the future.munications standards beyond the to allow for the effective imple- reliable, near to universal coverage You can further increase their returns by choosing to not cash-out theircurrent 4G advanced standards. mentation of 5G technologies in and its high speed mobile broadband interest income. This amount is further added to your deposit amount, Namibia. can cost-effectively support growing which earns more interest in the longer period. 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10 COASTAL 29 June - 5 July 2017COASTAL Connectivity will ease flow of goods PARATUS BOOSTS BORDER TRADEDRUMMING: Paratus Zambia’s Marius van Vuuren (centre) and members of his teamwith members of the ZCFAA. Photo contributed THE provision ofO&M CAPE TOWN 95467/E improved and uninter- rupted internet con- BE THE nectivity to the logistics CHAMPION sector of Southern African Development Community COACH (SADC) is a key factor in ensuring the smooth BUY CARLING BLACK LABEL AT SELECT STORES flow of goods to and from overseas markets through AND YOU COULD WIN A TRIP TO transport hubs such as the S.A. TO WATCH THE CARLING CUP port of Walvis Bay. Not for Sale to Persons Under the Age of 18. Adopting internet-based business strategies as pro- vided by Paratus Telecom is crucial to remaining competitive in today’s challenging marketplace, members of the Zambia Customs and Forward- ing Agents Association (ZCFAA) heard during a business leaders’ strategic meeting in Lusaka recently.      Speaking at the meeting, Paratus sales executive, Andrew Shaw, said clearing and freight forwarding companies needed more reliable internet services to ensure efficiency. “We understand that there exist enormous problems with connectiv- ity at the borders. After consulting with many of the clearing and forward- ing and logistics com- panies, it is clear there are serious delays at the borders. A field trip to Chirundu showed us that digital communication was part of the problem,” said Shaw. On the back of this research, Paratus Telecom, recently installed a new point-of-presence (POP) in Chirundu to provide solid and stable internet connectivity to enable clearing agents, importers and exporters to access the Zambia Revenue Authority’s Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) for handling customs procedures effi- ciently at the border post. ASYCUDA is an internet-based system that enables customs authori- ties and traders to handle customs procedures electronically for quicker declaration processing. Shaw told business leaders that clearing and forwarding firms needed more reliable internet to save costs and meet the growing demands of their services. “Time is money. Trucks standing idle, is costing the industry and the coun- try dearly. Improving the standard of connectivity is part of the solution,” he explained.  He said the company consults with various industries on their require- ments and implement solutions accordingly.

29 June - 5 July 2017 COASTAL 11 UTILITIES DEFICITBudget cuts introduce new era of adoptation SMEs gets CONSTRAIN ERONGO another boost State organs, along with all residents of the Erongo Region, are going through a steep learning curve with regards to the cash crunch currently experienced by the Namibian economy. Staff ReporterPLANS AFOOT: Erongo Niel Terblanche He said urbanisation in the region and the development of Farm 37 in Walvis A NEW banking service focussedRegional Governor, Cleo- is very high and pointed out that the Bay is a priority. on the Small and Medium Enter-phas Mutjavikua. THIS has resulted in the regional provision of potable water to residents prise (SME) economic sector was Photo contributed council rethinking its strategies with and industry remains one of the biggest He also pointed out that farm land needs introduced to the coastal business regards to development and other goals. challenges faced by the regional author- to be availed to residents of the region. He community of Walvis Bay. ity. He said the Erongo Water Forum has used the example of Otjimbingwe where During his state of the region address, been called into existence to address the many people are squeezed onto tracts of Bertus Matthee, Nedbank’s Execu- the Erongo Regional Governor, Cleophas situation. land surrounded by commercial farms and tive: Retail and Business Banking, Mutjavikua, said the decline of the global with a growing population have nowhere said the SME sector is widely viewed economy since 2015 presented unheard “Amongst the plans is acquisition of the to go with their animals. Thus they end up as a key economic development of challenges for both the national and desalination plant built by Areva seven in the corridors next to the national roads. which would generate revenue and regional government. years ago through a beneficial transaction. create employment in impoverished The construction of a second desalination He suggested that different criteria be communities. “Along with the declining economy, plant will go a very long way to relieve employed for resettlement in Erongo the region experienced one of the worst the pressure currently put on the Omdel because of the small sizes of communal “The world around us has been droughts in recent history, which put a and Kuiseb aquifers when it comes to farm land. changing, the economy seems to be lot of strain on resources and people. The providing potable water to consumers in looking completely different from fact that our neighbouring countries are the region,” he said. The governor said that the upgrading of one day to the next, and the politi- going through much the same challenges roads in the region has also felt the effects cal arena seems to be changing at means that the port of Walvis Bay and Mutjavikua reiterated his dedication of the cash crunch, but pointed out that it the same rapid pace. Some things the logistics sector of the economy also to providing residents of the region with is essential that these projects are brought remain constant, though. Things like showed a sharp downward trend,” Mut- affordable housing. Although hundreds of to a close in order to ensure the safety of the entrepreneurial spirit that is an javikua said. houses have been built many thousands motorists. intrinsic part of the Namibian fabric,” need to be built to relieve the shortage, said Matthee. “The safety of our people is not a nice- to-have but a must have,” he concluded. Matthee highlighted that SMEs are important as they create employment,Bakkies Uis mine revival on the cards generate income and improve peo- ple’s standard of living, which is in2012 Nissan NP200 1.6 line with Nedbank’s commitment to use its financial expertise to do good+ canopy 115,000 for individuals, families, businesses and society.2015 Nissan NP300 THE tin deposits at Uis in the middle of to the boards of Dawnmin and Guinea million to complete a scoping study at the Namib Desert have recently started Fowl to sit alongside the two Erongo- the project, including the acquisition of “Our SME offering is firmly aimed2.5diesel + canopy attracting renewed investor interest nominated directors. No regulatory ap- processing equipment that was deemed at providing services that address after lying dormant for more than 30 provals were required from the Namibian appropriate by the board of Bushveld and more than just banking. Internally, 175,000 years. Minister of Mines for the acquisition,” the technical team of Dawnmin. we aligned policy, process and our Mojapelo said in his statement announc- service model to ensure that we2012 Ford Ranger 2.2 Bushveld Minerals Chief Executive ing the latest move at Uis. Greenhills said the Uis tin project is one provide a holistic banking offering Officer, Fortune Mojapelo, announced of the largest under-developed opencast that is delivered according to specificTDCI + mags 185,000 last week that his vanadium-producing NEW LIFE: The old Uis tin mine. hard rock tin deposits in the world and business needs,” he said. company with a diversified portfolio of  Photo contributed has a history of significant tin mining.2009 Ford Ranger 3.0 tin and coal assets in Southern Africa, One of the majority shareholders in The mine became defunct shortly after Governor of the Erongo Region, has completed all conditions to acquire a Dawnmin Africa Investments, Erongo, independence. It laid fallow for several Cleophas Mutjavikua, applaudedTDCI Supercab 4x4 49.5% interest in Dawnmin Africa Invest- has committed to spending up to N$15 years until a Japanese consortium showed Nedbank for the creation of a dedi- ments from a consortium of Namibian interest in the project. Eventually, in 1996, cated SME Division that not only 165,000 shareholders. the mine’s former owners, Iscor of South provides a range of comprehensive Africa, sold all movable assets as well as products and services, but will also2014 Toyota Hilux 2.5 The intended acquisition will affect the entire town of Uis, to private buyers. assist SMEs access finance. Greenhills, a wholly-owned subsidiary ofD4D D/Cab 4x4 295,000 Bushveld Minerals. Bushveld Minerals said Greenhills were “As in most parts of the country, the established to develop a pan-African SME sector in Erongo forms a signif-And many more! Dawnmin’s interest in the Uis tin project portfolio of tin assets with a near-term icant part of the economic activities. Call A/F: is held through its 85% shareholding of production profile. Nevertheless, they face a number of Guinea Fowl Investments. The remaining challenges, including limited access Antonio 15% shareholding in Guinea Fowl is held “The company continues to advance its to finance from financial institutions.@ 081 273 6926 by the Small Miners of Uis, an informal stated strategy to build a critical mass of That is why the Nedbank SME Cus- group representing dozens of artisanal tin resources with a near term produc- tomer Value Proposition (CVP) is not Negumbo miners. tion profile, to advance the projects to only very important for SMEs, but @ 081 274 0888 production and to establish Greenhills as a also important for the government Or google The Uis project is located in the Erongo standalone tin platform offering exposure and all other stakeholders in the SMECrossroads Car Sales Region and comprises three mining to a pan-African tin portfolio to inves- sector,” he said. licences. tors,” Mojapelo’s said.SUV’s Matthee said the bank’s attitude “Greenhills has appointed two directors towards the Small Business Services1984 Suzuki SJ410 fully offering resonates perfectly with gov- ernment’s view of the importance ofrecon in 2015 69,000 Fishing companies plough back the SME sector to Namibia’s national economy.1992 Suzuki Vitara “It is precisely this resolve that hasSWB 1.6 65,000 prompted us to do some introspec- tion and focus, in particular, on how2014 Ford Ecosport we can assist our clients to create value for themselves, their families,Ecoboost 218,000 and ultimately the economy of our country,” said Matthee.2013 Nissan Juke 1.6 A TEAM effort between two fishing com- of which N$50 000 was given to the com- Scholtz said the donation is part of the panies from Lüderitz means that the school mittees managing the feeding scheme. trust’s social responsibility efforts in the The new brand pay-off line, “See 185,000 feeding scheme in the southern harbour community and is also in line with the Money Differently”, is the conse- town will go on well into the year to come. The second section of N$50 000 will be Harambee Prosperity Plan, which calls for quence of the bank’s introspection.2014 Renault Duster made available during January next year the eradication of poverty and the bolster- The feeding scheme came to virtual halt to ensure that the scheme continues feed- ing of education. “Where others see a street vendor,1.5d 4x4 225,000 in various neighbourhoods of Lüderitz ing needy children while at school. Nedbank sees a person who uses her because of a lack of funds. In certain Sylvester stated the fishing companies client engagement skills to provide2009 Daihatsu Terios cases, the teachers of certain schools have The remaining N$20 000 was donated have a responsibility to plough back into an income for her family. 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12 NORTH 29 June - 05 July 2017 Learners using chairs as tables during examinationsSCHOOL NEGLECTED FOR 15 YEARSTHE acting principal of the Oshana Primary school has berated government for neglecting the school. Maria David ties imposed on them by mostly their NEGLECTED: Oshana primary learners are at the receiving end of school development Photo: Maria David parents.The school, situated at the Othimbi- ka village in the Oshikoto Region, Amushila further noted with concernremains vastly underdeveloped despite that many parents are still not involvedbeing established in 2002. in the education of their children, and as a result, the learners are neither mo- As a result, teachers at the school, tivated nor serious about school.as well as parents, came up with theirown initiative to construct classrooms “At times parents don’t even botherfrom corrugated iron sheets after brick to look at the work of their children,”classrooms have not been built, despite said Amushila.several promises from government todo so. Currently, the learners write Teachers at the school said learnerstheir exams using chairs as tables as who only come to school after all theirthey do not have desks. chores have been completed usually stay late after school in order to catch The school currently has nine teach- up on the classes they missed.ers and 194 learners. They added that the school had to Rauha Amushila, the acting prin- turn the only office at the school into acipal, said the school’s greatest chal- library, as well as a store room.lenge is that a large number of learnersstill miss school to attend to livestock “We are tired of always being prom-herding, as well as other domestic du- ised school development year in and year out and eventually being told that there is no money,” said one of the teacher.Tov rewards kids Open market costs N$20Mfor excelling Maria David that has been divided into three con- them at the new open market due to struction phases. The first phase will proximity. “This is where our cus- STREET vendors currently stationed see the construction of cubicles for tomers drive by, be it that they are at Tsumeb Engen Service Station will vendors, the second phase will be traveling to the north or Windhoek. soon be relocated once the construc- to create a space for those that are When they get to Tsumeb, the service tion of the new open market has been planning to sell in bulk and the third station is the first thing they look for,” completed. phase will construct an area for farm- said a fruit and vegetable vendor who ers to sell their fresh produce to local only went by the name Niita. The Chief Executive Officer of vendors. Tsumeb Municipality, Archie Ben- Benjamin, however, assured the jamin, said that they are planning to Benjamin said the municipality is street vendors that the news stalls move the vendors from the main road aware of the vendors’ complaints, will be constructed close to the Wind- to a new N$20 million open market which include, amongst others, busi- hoek-Ondangwa main road to ensure ness potentially slowing down for they continue getting customers.SUPPORT: Tov’s Reverend Edward Amadhila and a learner from the centre.Photo: Maria David Maria David the number will increase as more re- CONCERNED: Photo for illustrative purposes. Photo contributed sources become available. Last week,TOV HIV/Aids Orphans and Vul- the number of children increased from T’s & C’s Apply.nerable Children’s Organisation 54 to 61 children and we have stoppedhas proven that paying children for accommodating them for now,” saiddoing well in school indeed pays off Tov Technical Adviser, Reverend Ed-as most of the grades of the children ward Amadhila. Amadhila noted thathave skyrocketed since the pro- the aim was to accommodate only 54gramme commenced. children until they secure more re- sources to enable them to increase the The centre was established in 2001 number. Parents are, however, person-in response to the growing number of ally bringing in children with requestsorphans and vulnerable children in the to take them in, which made it difficultOshikoto Region. Tov started paying for the centre to turn them away.learners from poor families N$15 forattending school, N$70 for passing and According to Amadhila, since theN$140 for advancing to the next grade, initiative was first launched to pay per-but now learners get paid according to forming learners, they have been get-their performance in school. ting good results and school absentee- ism has dropped. The idea of monetary Due to limited funding, however, incentives was introduced not only toTov will not increase the number of keep children in school but also to pos-children at the centre to ensure that itively motivate them to strive to passthey are able to carter for those that are and do their best in school. 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29 June - 05 July 2017 NORTHERN 13TSUMEB CELEBRATES OLYMPIC DAYOver 40 schools from Oshikoto participatedA fun day was held at Tsumeb over the weekend as part of the annual Olympic Daycommemoration. Maria David tance of participating in the Olympic event, which saw some of them return- FUTURE OLYMPIANS: Learners enjoying themselves. Photo contributed Games in the future. ing to their homes without playing theirThe event, which was organised by soccer matches as there was no emer- the Olympic Committee of Namib- The Olympic Day in Tsumeb started gency service in the case of injuries.ia, together with the Municipality of off with a 5km run, finishing at the Os-Tsumeb, attracted closed to 41 schools car Norich Stadium at the Nomtsoub Learners, however, thanked thefrom the Oshikoto Region. Olympic Township. All the participants received Olympic Day organising committee,Day is celebrated all over the world certificates of participation and learn- together with Tsumeb Municipality, foron 23 June and is aimed at motivating ers also took part in soccer and netball putting together an event of that mag-school athletes to realise the impor- games. nitude that brought all the schools of Tsumeb together to enjoy sports at one Some of the learners, however, com- facility. plained about the organising of the 17 Years of Successful Regulation

14 ENTERTAINMENT 29 June - 05 July 2017ENTERTAINMENTHOME IS WHERE THEPapa Shikongeni inspires through the lensHEART BELONGSTHE horizon in informal settlements to the eye appears perpetually dim. ent regions in Namibia during the Zorena Jantze rainy season over 2016 and 2017.The corrugated iron shacks GHETTO LIFE: Ndasuunye Papa Shikongeni brings to life shack living. As a connoisseur of printmaking Location, location, seem lost in a sea of dust Photos: Zorena Jantze canvases, Shikongeni explains locationclouds from taxis and rising that this is his first photographicsmoke from kapana stalls, yet it’s he spoke to an elderly woman who “The title dismisses the ideol- exhibition and explains that it I am very very honored this week… a bita place most call home, a place as- asked him “what is comfort?” All ogy that a place needs to be beau- gave him the opportunity to wid- emotional also. My grandmother Ouma Nannasociated with crime and poverty. around them, Shikongeni could tiful in order to be called home, en his skills. turned 90 years old this week. see the physical signs of poverty as most Namibians associate I get easily emotional thinking what she has For Ndasuunye Papa Shikonge- yet this woman insisted that she shack dwellers as those that are With regard to the message be- done for me my whole life. I am partly anni, renowned Namibian printmak- was comfortable, the wealth that displaced in society,” Shikongeni hind these photographs, the artist Ouma kind, so I define my upbringing by whating artist, informal settlements she had seen her relatives collect explained. The exhibition consists says that city life cultivates pov- she taught me. Nanna, I love you very much,take on a different meaning in his had made them no more comfort- of a myriad of photographs taken erty within the mind, but offers even though I refuse to eat Stampmielies andnew solo photographic art exhibi- able than she was. of informal settlements in differ- riches beyond measure physically. drink Mageu. Today you raised me the besttion titled, Inspiring through the way possible. Much love.Lens: Home is Where the Heart “The inner city is beautiful, yetBelongs, which is on display on has a sense of isolation, we’ve Ja, so this weekend its warakata all overdisplay until 22 July at the Na- lost touch with unity, our fore- again in Katatouks !tional Art Gallery of Namibia fathers had much more fulfilling(NAGN). lives than us,” he said. Namibians… my fellow Namibians ta e ra aangaan etse? When will this economic In an interview with Informanté, He explains that those who live crisis leave us? Not a day goes by withoutShikongeni delved into the inspi- in shacks sleep more easily at us seeing something in our newspapers or onration behind these revealing pho- night than those close to the CBD social media talking about a candyshop thattographs of what life is like for the as they have little debt. Oom Calle at Finance is closing. It just seemsmasses that live in Namibia. that everywhere you go people talk about our Skikongeni’s exhibition reveals economic crisis country-wide. I have no doubt With regard to the meaning be- hints of the artist’s history of that whatever is being done today is for thehind the title of the exhibition, printmaking, with vivid colours good of our country, we should be able to turnShikongeni recounts that at Opstal that embrace the viewer and im- the corner soon enough.Farm, on the road to Spitzkoppe, peccable lighting, the artist adds a sense of dignity to these settle- I was talking to a lady the other day com- ments. plaining about how bad business is currently. She’s like: ‘’mbuae Nevilla… I seriously don’tThe Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia herewith gives notice that it has published the know where my next paycheck will be com-following notices in Government Gazette No. 6346; General Notice No. 192 - 200 dated the 29th of June ing from, ek moet maar by die Koedoe gaan2017: staan!’’ I said huh… “Koedoe ti?’’ Now for some of you born-frees who don’t know what1. APPLICATION FOR RECONSIDERATION she meant, the Koedoe is a statue right across a commercial bank in Independence avenue, 1.1 Notice that Namibian Broadcasting Corporation Ltd has submitted an application for a the Old Kaiser Strasse! When I grew up as a reconsideration for the amendment of Spectrum Use Licence (Touch FM). teenager in the 80’s the women of the night used that as a pick-up spot for old Boere en2. APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL Duitse oompies. Yes I said it! Anybody who was seen in that area late at night in the 80’s… 2.1 Notice that Albert Investments Number Ten (Pty) Ltd t/a Live FM submitted an application for we all just knew you picked up ousie there… renewal of the Broadcasting Service Licence. whether you paid with ‘’lamoene‘’ or money, but you had to pay!3. NEW APPLICATIONS Now what bothered me is that I know that 3.1 Notice that Maroela Trust t/a Shipi FM submitted an application for Spectrum Use Licence. the business district has shifted. I told her im- 3.2 Notice that Mwireless (Pty) Ltd t/a Africa Online submitted an application for Spectrum Use mediately: ’’etse my suster, if you stand at the Koedoe you won’t make money anymore, the Licence. business has shifted uptown… either across that new bank… aahm, the hotel bus drop-off4. APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT area and then Stübel street! That darkness of Tal Straat is also veeeery nxa! There you will 4.1 Notice that Mwireless (Pty) Ltd t/a Africa Online submitted an application for Spectrum Use get your fair share of competition from ousie License. Soekoes from Gemengde, Charity from Zim- babwe and Oliveira from Angola! Mmmmm… 4.2 Notice that Telepassport Communications (Pty) Ltd submitted an application for amendment makes me wonder ‘sobiso’ why all these of a Class Telecommunication Service Licence (Class Telecommunications Service Licence streets have German names… taking into (ECS) to Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service License (ECS and ECNS). consideration the kind of business conducted in these areas????The Public may submit comments in writing in respect of 1 - 4 to the Authority within a period offourteen (14) days from the 29th of June 2017. She was like:’’ohooo Nevilla ndangi tog… sowaar if things don’t turn around soon I5. AWARD OF LICENCE might have to look at these business options vakwetu!’’ 5.1 Notice that the Authority has approved Mobile Telephone Networks Business Solutions (Namibia) Pty Ltd’s application for a number range. So julle mense wat so kla, if you can’t find business in a certain sector or area, mbuae 5.2 Notice that the Authority has approved UNAM Radio’s application for its Community change your location! Don’t sit in one place Broadcasting Service Licence. and expect that things will change for you! I live on the outskirts of Windhoek so I have6. APPLICATION FOR CONDONATION to take the western bypass… they also stand there ‘dag son’ waiting for Herr Dieter to pick 6.1 Notice that the Authority has approved Trustco Administrative Support Service’s application them up for a quick Jëgermeister und kafoefel! for condonation to commerce with broadcasting services. My wife also knows now… sy moet bietjie7. APPROVED TARIFF k*k soek my kant toe… ousiero is waving at me every day on that weigh bridge as I pass 7.1 Notice that the Authority has approved Mobile Telecommunications Limited’s amendment by… ready! of tariffs for Data and international voice bundles; Prepaid products, bundles and services; and Contract/Postpaid products, bundles and services which came into force and effect on So my people… all I’m trying to say, for all the 01st of May 2017, notwithstanding date of publication. of us to survive this economic crisis… loca- tion, location, location asseblief!The Notice is available on our website www.cran.na. Questions, queries and further clarification mustbe directed to the Legal Advice Department at Tel: +264 61 222 666 or email [email protected].

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20 SPORT 29 June - 05 July 2017 SPORT UNAM remainsNAM QUALIFIES FORBeats SA in Indoor Hockey unbeatenWORLD CUPNamibian Indoor Hockey women’s side made history when they stunned the hockey fraternity with a stunning show- Gabby Tjirozedown victory over the weekend in Swakopmund. UNAM’S 38–9 demolition of Sport Reporter United over last weekend assured them a definite winner’s title forThey secured their place in the FIH Indoor the Namibia’s Rugby Premier Hockey World Cup for 2018. It took less League.than a minute but Namibia soon lookedhappy as they scored through Marcia Venter. The defending champions, ranThere was debate about whether the ball in six tries and converted fourtook a touch, but the umpires were satisfied times from the spot to extendand it was awarded. their lead at the top of the log to 25 points. The convincing win Playing in her 51st test match, skipper secured the title for the univer-Cindy Hack, levelled for the South Africa sity club, which remains the onlyladies after great work by Eloise Walters. Jes- unbeaten side in the league thissica O’Connor, celebrating her 50th test cap, season. The victory put UNAMwas delighted when Hack turned provider to well ahead at the top of the log onallow Shelley Higgo to net the go ahead goal 63 points from 12 matches playedfor SA. ,with two more matches left be- fore the league ends. Not long after the goal, Higgo then broughtdown Jocelle Deysel in the D to give Namibia The clash for the last three semi-a penalty stroke, which was well finished by final spots is still open for the sixGillian Hermanus. Just seven minutes into teams to compete with tooth andthe final four goals were scored and 28 min- nail to fight for second and thirdutes after the fourth goal in the game came spot.the fifth and it was captain fantastic Hackonce again. South Africa had six minutes to In other matches, Western Sub-hold on and confirm their place in Berlin. urbs beat Kudus 43-13 to remain second on the log with 44 points, Early in the second half, player of the while Walvis Bay thrashed Re-tournament, Brynn Cleak, pulled one back hoboth 50-19 to move up to thirdfor Namibia who refused to give in to their with 38 points.neighbours. Strauss in goal for the Namib-ians did everything she could to make up for Wanderers, who are placedthe earlier error and made some great saves fourth, suffered a defeat by Rehoto deny the South Africans. The nerves were Falcon 22-3 at Rehoboth andjangling but South Africa limited the oppor- this was the first win for thetunities for the Namibians and although they Rehoboth-based club.couldn’t add to the score line, did enough toclaim the title. The Namibian men side were Exciting fixtures that will hap-not so fortunate as they narrowly lost out to pen in the league will be UNAMSA. - www.sahockey.co.za facing bottom placed Reho Fal- con, Wanderers to face Rehoboth, Western Suburbs against Walvis Bay and United against Kudus. CHAMPS: Namibia’s ladies indoor inline hockeyteam that won and qualified for the World Cup. Photo contributed‘Desert Storm’ ranked sixth three of the four most recognised box- Gabby Tjiroze ing bodies in the world.UNDEFEATED Namibian boxer “I am excited about having improvedSakaria “Desert Storm” Lukas has my world rating, I will continue work-moved up two spots from his last ing hard, winning fights and just beingworld ranking in April and is now the best I can in and outside the ringranked number six in the world and I know big things will come myby the World Boxing Organisation way in the not too distant future,” said(WBO). the pugilist. Lukas sports 19 wins out of 19 fights His last fight against Oscar Chaukeand he is the leading WBO Africa from South Africa brought out the bestFeatherweight champion; a title he has in him, and was his toughest opponentnow successfully defended three times. to date, testing his boxing skills to theHe also held the IBF and WBA conti- limit but he came out with flying co-nental titles, making him one of a few lours. He has fought opponents fromboxers that got three title belts from across the African continent, and still remains undefeated. NETBALL TOURNEY IN FULL SWING: “With such a good world rating and a flawless undefeated record, the sky Composite Depot won their first match in the Super Netball Tournament which was held over the weekend. The tourna- is the limit for him and anything can ments will be held in all 14 regions and the winner of each region will take part in the finals, in Swakopmund, slated for come his way. He is in a very competi- 30 September. The winners in the Khomas Region on Saturday were: first, Composite Depot, second, Tigers and third, Afrocat Lions. The next tournament will be in the Erongo Region at the Kuisebmond Stadium in Walvis Bay. tive weight class, with the cur- Photo contributed rent world champion being Oscar Valdez, but he has certainly put himself out there with the very best and we are hopeful that a big opportunity can come his way soon,” said trainer and pro- moter, Nestor Tobias. Lukas started his profes- sional box- ing career in March 2011.WORLD CLASS: Lukas ready to take on the world. Photo contributed

16 SPORT 29 June - 05 July 2017 SPORT UNAM remainsNAM QUALIFIES FORBeats SA in Indoor Hockey unbeatenWORLD CUPNamibian Indoor Hockey women’s side made history when they stunned the hockey fraternity with a stunning show- Gabby Tjirozedown victory over the weekend in Swakopmund. UNAM’S 38–9 demolition of Sport Reporter United over last weekend assured them a definite winner’s title forThey secured their place in the FIH Indoor the Namibia’s Rugby Premier Hockey World Cup for 2018. It took less League.than a minute but Namibia soon lookedhappy as they scored through Marcia Venter. The defending champions, ranThere was debate about whether the ball in six tries and converted fourtook a touch, but the umpires were satisfied times from the spot to extendand it was awarded. their lead at the top of the log to 25 points. The convincing win Playing in her 51st test match, skipper secured the title for the univer-Cindy Hack, levelled for the South Africa sity club, which remains the onlyladies after great work by Eloise Walters. Jes- unbeaten side in the league thissica O’Connor, celebrating her 50th test cap, season. The victory put UNAMwas delighted when Hack turned provider to well ahead at the top of the log onallow Shelley Higgo to net the go ahead goal 63 points from 12 matches playedfor SA. ,with two more matches left be- fore the league ends. Not long after the goal, Higgo then broughtdown Jocelle Deysel in the D to give Namibia The clash for the last three semi-a penalty stroke, which was well finished by final spots is still open for the sixGillian Hermanus. Just seven minutes into teams to compete with tooth andthe final four goals were scored and 28 min- nail to fight for second and thirdutes after the fourth goal in the game came spot.the fifth and it was captain fantastic Hackonce again. South Africa had six minutes to In other matches, Western Sub-hold on and confirm their place in Berlin. urbs beat Kudus 43-13 to remain second on the log with 44 points, Early in the second half, player of the while Walvis Bay thrashed Re-tournament, Brynn Cleak, pulled one back hoboth 50-19 to move up to thirdfor Namibia who refused to give in to their with 38 points.neighbours. Strauss in goal for the Namib-ians did everything she could to make up for Wanderers, who are placedthe earlier error and made some great saves fourth, suffered a defeat by Rehoto deny the South Africans. The nerves were Falcon 22-3 at Rehoboth andjangling but South Africa limited the oppor- this was the first win for thetunities for the Namibians and although they Rehoboth-based club.couldn’t add to the score line, did enough toclaim the title. The Namibian men side were Exciting fixtures that will hap-not so fortunate as they narrowly lost out to pen in the league will be UNAMSA. - www.sahockey.co.za facing bottom placed Reho Fal- con, Wanderers to face Rehoboth, Western Suburbs against Walvis Bay and United against Kudus. CHAMPS: Namibia’s ladies indoor inline hockeyteam that won and qualified for the World Cup. Photo contributed‘Desert Storm’ ranked sixth three of the four most recognised box- Gabby Tjiroze ing bodies in the world.UNDEFEATED Namibian boxer “I am excited about having improvedSakaria “Desert Storm” Lukas has my world rating, I will continue work-moved up two spots from his last ing hard, winning fights and just beingworld ranking in April and is now the best I can in and outside the ringranked number six in the world and I know big things will come myby the World Boxing Organisation way in the not too distant future,” said(WBO). the pugilist. Lukas sports 19 wins out of 19 fights His last fight against Oscar Chaukeand he is the leading WBO Africa from South Africa brought out the bestFeatherweight champion; a title he has in him, and was his toughest opponentnow successfully defended three times. to date, testing his boxing skills to theHe also held the IBF and WBA conti- limit but he came out with flying co-nental titles, making him one of a few lours. He has fought opponents fromboxers that got three title belts from across the African continent, and still remains undefeated. NETBALL TOURNEY IN FULL SWING: “With such a good world rating and a flawless undefeated record, the sky Composite Depot won their first match in the Super Netball Tournament which was held over the weekend. The tourna- is the limit for him and anything can ments will be held in all 14 regions and the winner of each region will take part in the finals, in Swakopmund, slated for come his way. He is in a very competi- 30 September. The winners in the Khomas Region on Saturday were: first, Composite Depot, second, Tigers and third, Afrocat Lions. The next tournament will be in the Erongo Region at the Kuisebmond Stadium in Walvis Bay. tive weight class, with the cur- Photo contributed rent world champion being Oscar Valdez, but he has certainly put himself out there with the very best and we are hopeful that a big opportunity can come his way soon,” said trainer and pro- moter, Nestor Tobias. Lukas started his profes- sional box- ing career in March 2011.WORLD CLASS: Lukas ready to take on the world. Photo contributed