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WINNING NUMBERSNEWS BUSINESS SPORT 13 1597631 38BUDGET STIMULATING SOUTH 6 1570793 38CUTS BUDGET AFRICA U-18PAY OFF TRIUMPH 12 1596208 38 P 08 P 03 P20 10 1593990 38 Find us on 6 1583924 38 REMINDER THESE 5 NUMBERS APPEARED IN LAST WEEK’S INFORMANTÉ. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER.www.informante.web.na • 061-275 4102 / 4363 Your Community NEWSPAPER • 09 March - 15 March 2017 • Edition # 571Hardap splurges UNIQUE SIGHTon Merc A rare sight of water amongst the sand dunes of the Namib, the oldest desert on the planet and one of the most inaccessible areas of the infamous Skeleton Hoandi !Gaeb Coast, near the Kunene River mouth that dumps into the sea. Rain water flows into the sea on the north western corner of the Namibian/Angolan border. The pool of water was formed after good rains the past few days and reports were also received of rising Kunene water levels. Photo: Johan van RooyenThe Hardap Regional Council has boughta brand-new Mercedes Benz for close to SME BANK ALARMBank could become insolvent if not recapitalisedN$700 000 with extras included for the“convenience” of management cadres and LESS than 24 hours before the 2017/2018 budget in the National Assembly, the Minister of Trade and Industry,Councillors of the Council. Immanuel Ngatjizeko, received an SOS from the Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Ipumbu Shiimi, to include a contingency amount of between N$250 and N$300 million to capitalise the bank in the event of insolvency. This despite the operational budget of thecouncil reflecting a balance of N$766 000 for Staff Reporter way for an investigation into an capital position in excess of 68% of the bank will become insolvent andthe 2015/2016 financial year. investment made in South Africa the required regulatory minimum needs recapitalisation and there- The steps are in line with various to the value of N$196 million.The and a surplus liquidity position of fore, he, in the meantime, requests The total cost of the luxurious vehicle is commitments of the President, Bank of Namibia is investigating 155% above the statutory mini- a contingency amount rangingN$615 520 leaving a mere balance of N$150 Dr Hage Geingob, and assuranc- the whereabouts of these funds mum. Shiimi however warns Min- between N$250 million and N$300480. The luxury vehicle has been bought and es to the international and local that were made up of some invest- ister Ngatjizeko that the position million. The mismanagement byregistered already under the name of the investor community over many ments from amongst others the might change rapidly depending the Zimbabwean managementHardap Regional Council. years that no investor or depositor Social Security Commission and on the outcome of the investiga- mainly involves loans that were will ever lose money in Namibian MultiChoice. tion as well as any other losses that given above the N$10 million However, a financial certificate issued by banks as Namibia jealously will may still be discovered during the limit to Zimbabwean beneficiariesthe council’s financial adviser on 27 Febru- guard the internationally respect- In his letter to Ngatjizeko, Shiimi period of investigations. that set up medical practices andary noted that the purchase of a vehicle had ed resilience and integrity of the admits that the status of the in- pharmacies that are now underbeen budgeted for without mentioning the Namibian banking system. vestment is not known, while two Yesterday, reports were received suspicion and investigation bytype and cost. Apparently councillors are internationally reputed auditors from various sources that at least various authorities for raidingentitled a monthly allowance to buy own The dramatic turn of events confirmed the whereabouts of the N$40 million will be returned the state medical fund, PSEMAS.cars for official assignments. Documents in surrounding the SME Bank and its money in a South African bank. by tomorrow with an additional (report elsewhere)Informantés possession indicates that the controversial Zimbabwean leader- possibility that the whole amounttender board exemption was requested on ship that was a thorn in the flesh of Ngatjizeko is expected to deliver will be paid back to the SME Bank, Calls are mounting from the27 February and approval was granted on the bank since its inception, came a ministerial statement on the SME but with huge penalties because financial services sector for an in-28 February 2017 and a purchase order was to a head when BoN took control Bank controversy later today in the money is withdrawn before the dependent commission of inquiryalso issued to M & Z Motors on 28 February of the bank on 1 March to pave the Parliament. Shiimi, in his emer- investment has matured. into the events of the last weekas well. Council documents also show that gency letter, assures the sharehold- surrounding the SME Bank.the acting chief regional officer who also er ministry that the SME Bank Shiimi says in his letter that if the (see report on page 3).doubles as the regional tender board chair- at the moment is solvent with a funds, however, are not recoverableperson, Theresia Basson, has signed on boththe submission seeking exemption fromnormal tender procedures and the approvalthereof. A moratorium for travelling had beenplaced last year due to council’s precariousfinancial position, however, a delegationof 25 senior management members andcouncillors left for Swakopmund on Mondaythis week to attend a three-day strategicplanning review retreat at the holiday town. Two minibuses, a government garage-rent-ed Mercedes Benz and Wambo’s officialToyota bakkie had been utilised to trans-port the delegation. Referring to the trip toSwakopmund this week, Wambo said thecouncil saved about N$60 000 on travellingand allowance cost. “If these people travelledwith their own vehicles the saving would nothave been effected,” he maintained. Wambo said a needs assessment was car-ried out by the council and it was found thata car would be cheaper to transport seniorpeople. “The car is not even expensive. Itcost the same as a Toyota Corolla,” he said. MARCH$uper $avers Big Bite 2 N$36902BIGGER PiecesofChicken & MORE Chips 10/03/2017 - 12/03/2017 29N$ .99 Pasta KingWEEKEND SPECIALS! Macaroni & Elbows 13N$ .99 2kg Bull Brand Corned meat assorted 300g Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. Ts&Cs apply. While stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

2 NEWS 09 March - 15 March 2017Sedan/Hatchbacks He claimed all the money was his2015 Ford Figo 1.4 CONVICTED OVER N$100Ambiente 128,000 MURDER2012 Hyundai I10 1.1GLS 89,9002013 Honda Brio HB 105,0002015 Toyota Etios 1.5XS HB 135,000 The lawyer of Joshua Hitumata, who was convicted last month for murdering Nathanael Showa in Okuryangava is requesting leniency in the sentencing of his client.2015 Toyota Etios 1.5XS Sedan 139,000 SUV’s Eba Kandovazu2014 Ford Ecosport call on courts to give stiffer dispute over N$164 that was in Dr Simasiku Kabanje whoEcoboost 218,000 Advocate Mbanga Siyo- sentences to crimes of the same a jackpot machine, of which the carried out the post-mortem indi- munji appealed to Judge nature. Ndlovu stated that the accused claimed that N$100 was cated that seven gunshot wounds2013 Nissan Juke 1.6 Naomi Shivute for a appropriate sentence would be his, whilst the deceased argued were found on the deceased,Acenta + 185,000 sentence of 20 years, taking into 30 years. that the entire N$164 was his. three of which were directed to cognizance that Hitumata spent the head, two to the chest and2015 Renault Duster 1.5 four years in custody, waiting for Hitumata, 49, is said to have The witness said that the back and two to one of the arms.Tdci 4x4 225,000 the finalisation of his trial. Siy- shot Showa with a pistol at a money was then taken to the omuinji added that the accused local shebeen, over N$100, cashier to wait for the owner of Dr Kabanje maintained that2014 Suzuki Jimny 1.3 is a first-time offender. allegations he pleaded not guilty the shebeen to resolve the issue. the cause of death was multiple4x4 185,000 to at the start of his trial. He then He testified that the deceased gunshot wounds to the head and State Prosecutor Ethel Ndlovu later admitted that he shot the continued to gamble when an chest. Hitumata however disput- Bakkies strongly opposed the 20 year deceased, claiming to have acted onlooker shouted that the money ed the findings and stated that he term, emphasising the serious- in self-defence. The security belonged to Showa, which then only fired four shots to Showa. ness of the offence and society’s guard testified that on the fateful angered Hitumata who then shot Judge Shivute postponed the GAMBLER: Joshua Hitumata. day, Hitumata and Showa had a Showa. matter to 4 April for sentencing. Photo: Eba Kandovazu2014 Toyota Hilux 2.5 Fraudster gets 10 years Dausab challenges sentenceD4D SRX D/C 4X4 295,000 for N$5,8m fraud2014 Nissan NP300 2.5Tdi LWB 155,000 Eba Kandovazu relationship. Dausab is further2015 Nissan NP300 2.5 charged with possessing a weaponTdi LWB 169,900 and ammunition without a license. Eba Kandovazu is remorseful constitutes a The 48-year-old Julius Dausab State Prosecutor Erich Moyo2012 Toyota Hilux 2.5 factor that weighs heavily in from Otjiwarongo who was stated that the accused has aboveD4D S/C 169,900 PETER Tyran Kohler, 45, a his favor. Judge Liebenberg convicted of murdering the average knowledge of firearms. former accountant at PennyPinch- initially sentenced the fraudster mother of his two children and2013 Toyota Hilux 2.5 ers Timbercity in Windhoek and to 15 years, of which five years his mother-in-law in Ovitoto In his evidence in mitigation,D4D S/C 179,900 Ongwediva was sentenced to 10 is suspended for a period of five eight years ago was still insisting Dausab informed Judge Alfred years in jail, for committing 218 years, given that Kohler is not during mitigation that he was Siboleka that he suffers from2011 Toyota Hilux 2.5 counts of fraud, over a period convicted of the same offence wrongly convicted. diabetes, adding that he collapsedD4D S/C 4x4 225,000 of five years amounting N$5,8 of fraud committed during the twice since his conviction last2010 Toyota Hilux 2.5 million. period of suspension. He claimed that the murderer is month, as a result of hunger.D4D S/C LWB 149,900 “I have given due consideration still walking the streets a free man. Dausab claimed that the food at Kohler embezzled the funds into to all the mitigating factors before the correctional facility where he And many more on his personal accounts in Namibia the court, and in particular that Dausab was convicted last is held is not suitable to his health, and South Africa, from 2009 to the accused is a first time offender month, for killing his ex-girlfriend as prescribed by his doctor.www.crossroadscarsales.com.na 2013. State witness and co-own- who has shown remorse, such Paulina Kenamuni, 28, and her er of PennyPinchers, Gunnar that he has surrendered all his mother Elfrieda Kenamuni, 44, by The accused is represented by Antonio Jensen testified that the reason the personal assets to minimise the COLD BLOODED: Julius Daus- shooting them with a hunting rifle, Advocate Bradley Basson.@ 081 273 6926 fraudulent transactions were not PennyPincher’s loss. The latter, ab. Photo: Eba Kandovazu when Paulina terminated their picked up by the auditors during however, abused his position andOr Negumbo @ the period of the commission of the loss suffered by the company WINNER TO ADVANCE HER BUSINESS 081 274 0888 the crime is because they were is substantial and he gained from hidden in the VAT account, there- the proceeds of these crimes,” For news and by making detection difficult. Judge Liebenberg stated. Although shy and timid at first Susana could not subdue the tips in the The Judge further maintained smile that lingered on her face when she came to the Infor- North, call In his judgement, Judge Christie that by pleading guilty to all manté’s offices to confirm her winning number. Maria David Liebenberg noted that the fact charges, Kohler saved the state This week’s winner is 25-year-old Susana Shikola. The young that Kohler pleaded guilty to the big costs on witness fees and woman said that she was born and raised in Windhoek and livesTel: +264 065 233 315 - Cell: 0817690120 charges against him and that he related expenses, as well as time at Goreangab Dam. 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09 March - 15 March 2017 NEWS 3 Budget deficit decelerates from 6.3% to 3.6% Conundrum in Town CouncilsBUDGET CUTS PAY OFFNamibia is on its way to rebuilding fiscal space and the government’s spending flexibility as figures in the TIME FOR CHANGE: Sheya Tjatindi.National Budget tabled for the year 2017/18 by the Ministry of Finance show that a budget deficit equivalent to Photo: Salomon Elago3.6% of GDP is projected for 2017/18, compared to 6.3 and 8.3% of GDP in 2016/16. Staff Reporter Zorena Jantze nomic outlook and public revenue Capital Gains Tax will be expanded funds, it will unfortunately be to the The apparent suspensions of local authority estimates, thereby putting public to provide for wealth-based taxa- detriment of Namibian consumers, chief executive officers (CEOs) is becomingCalle Schlettwein, Minister of finances on a more sustainable tion to embody the principles of it will be costly to the Namibian an epidemic in Namibia which raises the Finance stated that the public path. The budget before you reflects Solidarity Wealth Tax. consumer, and benefit South Africa, questions of what the actual problem is. It isdebt stock is expected to stabilize at this and establishes the new norm as they control most of this market” still an unresolved conundrum as no drastic41.9% of GDP in 2017/18, a mar- of closely aligning expenditure to In addition, a tax proposal for she argued. measures are taken by higher authorities.ginal fall from its 2016/17 level of revenue.” Schlettwein said. a Simplified Presumptive Tax on42.2% of GDP. Growth is projected small units will be developed and Claudia Boamah, Economic Ana- Every other day in the news is a storyto be 2.5 percent in the coming Public revenue is projected to tabled. lyst at Capricorn Asset Manage- about a town CEO suspended, whether it isfinancial year and average approxi- reach N$ 56.4 billion in 2017/18 ment commended the government’s subjected to a hearing or not, and com-mately 3.5% over the MTEF. growing by 9.7% from the 51.5 Furthermore, in keeping with the efforts for relieving the burden on plaints from the community over misman- billion of revenue estimated to have SACU agreement, excise duties on tax payer pockets, explaining that agement of the council. Total public expenditure is budg- been collected during 2016/17. alcohol and tobacco products will its saving grace came from SACU’seted at N$ 62.5 billion for 2017/18, increase. The enabling legislation revenue increase. She stated that Just two weeks ago, the suspended Omar-representing an increase of 1.7% This revenue is expected to result will be tabled for the Revenue the budget is in line with the Me- uru CEO, Edward Ganaseb, who alwaysfrom the revised 2016/17 budget from stronger-than-anticipated Agency, which is expected to dium Term Expenditure Frame- makes the headline for the wrong reasons,of N$ 61.5 billion. Schlettwein SACU receipts. Schlettwein detailed commence operations on 1st April work, explaining that government accused the Omaruru municipal council ofnoted that expenditure will remain that Tax policy reforms will con- 2018. budgetary allocations point towards not adhering to the Local Authorities Actflat in subsequent years. “We have tinue to emphasize the contribu- investment such as Tertiary Educa- concerning the ending of his term.rebalanced public expenditure in tion of tax policy to the reduction Commenting on this, Maria tion and Health budget increase,line with the revised macroeco- of income inequality by reducing Immanuel, Trade and Investment whilst Ministries such as Defense Last month, the ever-troubled town of the tax burden on individuals and Policy Analyst at Namibia Trade budgetary allocations have been Rehoboth has been in a turmoil over the strengthening its equity and redis- Forum (NTF) said “As much as the decreased. (see more on page 8). suspension of its acting chief executive of- tributive potential. The provision of SACU import tariff increase on ficer, Willie Swartz, and the incompetence alcohol and cigarettes will bring in of the council under his management.SME Bank ransacked doctors. Nurses reportedly get their In October the chief executive officer of since independence into the SME vanced stage. According to him the diagnoses from the doctors by SMS Bukalo Village Council in Katima Mulilo, Staff Reporter Bank narrative. Finance Minister, Calle Schlettwein, and claim consultation fees. Martin Limbo was suspended from his du- commissioned the investigation be- ties. An outburst in Otavi, earlier this yearThe controversy surrounding Related to the suspicious loans, fore (BoN) took control of the bank In one case, an estimated N$2 saw the residents protest over the removalthe takeover of the management the commercial branch of the last week by relieving the board million claim, regarded as a tip of of the town’s CEO and council when theyand operations of the SME Bank Namibian police together with and management of the SME-Bank an iceberg, is also the focus of the alleged that the council was soliciting fundsby the Bank of Namibia (BoN) the Ministry of Health and special from their responsibilities. investigation into what is consid- for its own gains.reveals not only was N$200 mil- investigators of the Ministry of ered a massive fraud by a syndicatelion dubiously invested in South Finance are specifically exploring Schlettwein confirmed the investi- that allegedly pilfered tens of mil- Sheya Tjatindi, a governance practitionerAfrican unknown entities, but medical fraud at the state medical gation, saying the authorities were lions of dollars. Allegations are that said that the councils have more respon-the fired management opened a fund (PSEMAS), running into mil- alerted when a diligent staff mem- some of the Zimbabwe health pro- sibilities in delivering state obligatoryfree-for-all floodgates of millions lions of dollars involving Zimba- ber discovered a PSEMAS claim of fessionals got their start-up capital services and goods with limited resourcesfor mainly Zimbabwean medical bwean doctors and pharmacists a 14-year-old boy who underwent a with the assistance of their com- or no support. “The problem that seems toexpats. who allegedly abused the facility pregnancy test. patriots in the SME Bank. Some emanate from the undertaking is that there and connections at the SME bank reportedly started parallel cash loan is limited understanding and serious politi- Small and medium enterprise to fraudulently raid PSEMAS. Further inquiries brought to light businesses next to their medical cal ignorance on the need for independentloans to mostly Zimbabwean that a host of Zimbabwean doctors practises where money could be local government institutions, ranging fromdoctors and pharmacists to set up Inspector-General of the Namib- and pharmacists set up businesses borrowed by desperate patients in local and traditional authorities as wellbusinesses in Namibia are now ian Police, Lt-Genl. Sebastian with loans from the SME Bank, anticipation of their medical claims as significant local government non-statepart of one of the biggest Namib- Ndeitunga, revealed that the most some even set up multiple practices and cashed in on additional interest actors,” said Tjatindi. “On the other hand,ian inter-ministerial investigations elaborate investigations into fraud countrywide run via e-mail and charged on the cash loans. parliamentarians have for the past 26 years and corruption at the state medical SMSes by Zimbabwean staff that failed in their duty to solidify public service aid scheme is already at an ad- man the facilities on behalf of the delivery through statutory local government state financing, unlike in South Africa andMeatco employees exposed to ammonia Botswana where there are parliamentary legal instruments that dictate how local gov- Staff Reporter top priority and the factory was shut CRISES: Workers standing outside Meato factory after being evacu- ernment institutions deliver their servicesMeatco’s factory was closed down down and employees evacuated. As ated from the buildings. Photo: Salomon Elago on behalf of the State with proportionateafter an ammonia gas leakage yes- part of Meatco’s emergency plan the support” he further stated.terday morning. Staff members were City of Windhoek was called in toasked to evacuate the building in an assist in this regard. “This is an issue that needs to be tabledemergency call in order to prevent seriously otherwise there will be no stop toany inhalation of the gas. About 671 employees were in the this dilemma,” he said. plant when the incident took place,” One employee is said to be in a said Meatco’s Corporate Affairs The Minister of Urban and Rural Devel-critical condition and was rushed Manager, Rosa Thobias. Some of the opment, Sophia Shaningwa, on the otherwith another seven to Lady Pohamba employees are under surveillance for hand, once said that the councils shouldHospital after they were exposed to further check-ups. 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4 NEWS 09 March - 15 March 2017 Rain not over GOOD PROSPECTS FOR MORE RAIN   Although most of the country is receiving good rains after   MEDIA STATEMENT a devastating three-year drought some areas in the north- western part show below normal rainfall accumulated from   October 2016 to February 2017.   REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENTS AT SME BANK LIMITED   MARCH 3, 2017   1. The Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development (the “Ministry”) as the representative Dirk Heinrich excess of 350mm. Most stations over of the majority shareholder in SME Bank Limited (the “SME Bank”), namely the Government of the Zambezi region have positive the Republic of Namibia (“Government”), has become aware of the decision taken by the Bank of The latest flood bulletin from hydro- departures from normal on a monthly, logical services stated the Cuvelai as well as seasonal scale. CALNreLalemFasiObeiRaontoNtheOeffMseucIbtNjaeAncTtamsIOsauNtmteSprtdiFoaOnteRodf0AcC1oPOnMPtUraoOrNlcIohCNf2ITtL0hM1e(7ENS.NMSTCE)TBOankT,HfoEr tNheArMeaIsBoInAsNsetSoTuAt iNnDthAeiRr DprSess Iishanas water levels are expected to rise because of heavy rainfall in the The current water levels recorded 2. ThIet iNs athmeibMiainniSstrayn’dsaurdnsdeIrnssttaitnudtiionng,(NthSaIt) tihseeasstasubmlisphteiodninoftecromnstroofl SoefctthioenS2MoEf BStaannkdabrydsthAecBt,a2n0k0o5f(Act catchment, with flood water reaching from the hydrological gauging stations NoN. am18ibioafw2il0l0e5n)suarse ththeestanbaitlioitnyaol f sthtaenSdMardEsBbaondkyanodf isNaampriebciaa,utiroensparoynsmibeleasufroer. Itthies tphreoMmointiiosntryo’sf and flooding Ondjiva.  The current are Shashuuli 1,00m, Okatana 0,88m, firm belief that the Bank of Namibia has assessed this situation and all possible options at its disposal flood situation in the Cuvelai is com- Shaneheke 0,49m, Shanalumono stabnedfoarrediozapttiionng atondasqsuumalietycoansstruorlaonfcethienStMheEinBdaunsktr.yT, ocothmismeenrcde, Gaondvetrhnempeunbt lsicupspeocrtotsr,thweitrholteheanadim of parable to that of 2011. 0,64m, Endola 0,81m, Onyele 0,68m imfpurnocvtiinognsproofdtuhcet Bquaanlkityo,finNdaumstirbiaila,efafsicrieengcuylaatonrd, apnroddaupcptirveitcyiafotersotphteimsatel pbseintehfiatss tfraokmentrtaodeenfsourreNathmeibia. and Oshikuku 0,63m. InctoenrmtinsuoefdSfeucntciotinon6 o(f3)th(ea)SoMf EtheBaAnckt,. the activities of the NSI is governed by the Namibian Standards The following hydrological gauging stations recorded the highest water Namacunde recorded 0,50m on Council whose 8 members, are appointed for a period for a period of three (3) years by the Minister of levels on Wednesday with Ompundja 1March and Xangongo recorded 3,19m at 1,55m, Shashuuli 0,97m, Okatana on Monday. 3. The Ministry (and Government) is confident that the Bank of Namibia will ensure that the circum- 0,89m Okanimekwa 0,94m, Shanalu- Indstuasntcrieaslisaarotiounn,d tThreadaessuamnpdtioSnMoEf cDonetvreollopomf SeMnt,E aBnadnkrebpyrtehseenBtanak odfiffNeraemnitbisat,aakreehfouldlleyr inwviethsitnigatth-e mono 0,61m, Endola 0,74m, Onyele The Zambezi River level at Katima Goevdeirnnmtheensthoarntdestintimtheereparsiovantaeblysepcotosrs.ibTleheandapthpeoiMnteineisftrroym, asthSehaGreohvoelrdnemr,eanwt amitsustht ehoauvtecompaertoicfular 0,72m, Akati 0,60m and Oshikuku Mulilo continues to rise, and is cur- kntohwesleedigneveosftiagnadti/oornse,xwpehreierencaeftienr mGaotvteerrsnmreelenvtawnitltlocothnesimdearnidtastpeoasnitdiownoarckcoofrdthinegNlyS.I, while those from 0,48m. Ondjiva recorded 0,80m. rently at 2,90m. 4. theThperipvautbelisceschtoorulmd unsotteh,aavsehpaasrttihceulMarinkinsotrwyl,etdhgaet tohfeaSnMd/EorBeaxnpke’rsieanccteiviintieosnaendoritms obraenkoifntghebufsoilnloewssing The much-needed and welcomed The Kavango River levels are ris- fiewldisll: cnoomt bmeearcffiaelcstetadn, daasrtdhse, ScoMmEmBeracnek, iwndilulsctoryn,tcinounesutomoerpearnadtelaabsonr omrmattaelrds.uring the time the Bank of rainfall finally made its way over the ing due to good rains received in the Namibia assumes control of the entity. northwest of the country, Satellite im- catchment; Nkurenkuru is currently at ages over the last 24 hours show good 3,18m, increasing with 16cm; Rundu The NSC is responsible for – rains over the Kunene. recorded 5,34m, increasing with 14cm; and Mukwe recorded 3,30m. (5a.) TheAecsomananonmeanygt,eittmyheeensSttM,abcEolinsBdhauendctkitn’hsgro,musaugnphdeaartvceisoiinsocnyeearttnetdod cbnoeantfitouronlllayolfreetfhafeloirsateftdfoaaicrnsadtaeinrtsdfoparoctttheivneittiuieansld,neaorn-tdsyeterhvteefudplelsyrefcohtraomrrnaoenfscsteehdeo.f Khorixas reported 84,4 mm, theAcfucnescstiotonsF,inoaf ntchee, rNeSmI,aiinnscltuhdeinggretahteesmt oabinsttaaicnliengtoaMndicsroa,feSkmeeapllinagndofMperdoipuemr rEencoterrdpsriosef sa(cMcoSuMntEasn)d Omatjete 48mm, Ombona 155,7mm, The Orange River levels at Blouputs fingarnocwiatlhsatasteidmeenntitfsieodf ithnethNeSHI,aarsamprbeesecrPibreodspbeyritthyePrlualensa;nd the National MSME Policy of 2016-2022. Eureka 185,7mm and Eremutua station recorded 1,50m; Sendelingdrift 76,4mm. 1,38m. (b) ThAesfoarrmeusplaotniosnibolef tGheovpeorlnicmy eanntd, wperoccaendnuoret safffoorrdthfeopr uthrpisosime poof rptaronvtidininsgtitsuptieocnifitco ofar igl eonredreaflaguulitdoanncites to themNanSdIainter.espect of the performance of its functions; and The Metrological Services noted that According to NamWater, Von Bach the rainfall situation over the northeast, Dam stands at 55,6%, Naute Dam is (6c.) AlTl ohtehreerfoarcet,ivtihtieesMoirnsisutcrhy tphliendggseassGaorveenrnemceesnsta’sryuonredqeusiviroacbalel sfourppthoertbteotttehrecSaMrryEingBaonukt odfutrhinegptrhoivsisions central-north and Zambezi regions at 101,1%, Omatako Dam is at 61,9%, ofpthroisvAisciot naaslthperMioidniisnteorrmdearyfdoerttehremlineaedaenrdshnipotaifnydthteheNsStCaffinowf rtihtiengS.ME Bank to deliver on the expecta- continues to accumulate rainfall in Swakoppoort Dam 33,7%, Omdel is at 4,3% and Oanob is at 90,9%. Hardap Expre stisoionnssploafciendteornestthaemre bhyertehbeyNreamquiebsiatendNfraotimont.he private sector to nominate appropriately qualified and Dam is currently at 72,6%. e7x. periAenscsetdatecdanbdyidtahteesBatonkeoafchNarempirbeisae,nctuastodmiffeerrsenwtitshtaskaevhionlgdsear nindteinrevsetsstmoef ntht edierproesleitvsaantt thoirsgapnoiiznattiionn or associtaimtioencfaonr bceonressidt earsastuiornedfothr aatpthpeoiinr tdmeepnotsiatss amreemsabfee.rA(ss)suofchth, edeNpaomsitiboirasnarSetaunrgdeadrdnsoCt toounwciitlh(dNraSwC)oar s prescrribedeedebmy tSheecirtiodnep6o(s3it)s(ae)ar(liii)erofththaen Athcet.dWatreittoefnmnoamtuirnitayt.ions accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae of and written consent by each candidate to serve as member of the NSC, should reach the Office of the P8.ermatFnhueerintrht leSoreamncorrereteap,ratyyh,meMMeinniitnsstirasytnrdoyfhaIopnnpdoeuasultrsritatholiesicarutcisootnon,mtrTaercrastduoeaflatonhbdeliSSgMMatEiEonDBsea.vnTekhlotiospmwmeialnlitne,tnaRsionuorame gth4oe3o0dsu4sstthtaanfildnoiaonbrg,ilBoitlnyocokf B BrendtahneSSiMmbEwBayaenkSqinuaorred,ePr rfiovratiet tBoacgo1n3ti3n4u0e, pWroinvdidhionegk afosretrhveicaettteonittiosncloief nMtesl.eM. aria Pogisho, on or before 25 August 2016. 9. All relevant stakeholders, depositors, creditors and employees of the SME Bank are hereby assured of NomintahteioGnsovreercnemiveendt’safcteormtmheitmcleonstintgo tdhaeteSMwiEll Bnaont kbeas caosnussidtaeirneadb.leFoenr taitnyyanqdueitrsiefsu,tuprleeagsreowctohn.tact Ms. Pogisho at Tel. No. 2837239 or Ms. Booysen at Tel. No. 2837404. Date: 25 August 2016 WINDHHoOnE. KImmanuel Ngatjizeko, MP MINISTER   OANOB DAM : Inflow continue and dam stands now at 90.7%. Photo contributed OFFICE RELOCATION The Roads Authority (RA) is pleased to inform all our stakeholders that we are relocating from the Ministry of Works and Transport Building to our new Head Office. • NaTIS Customer Support and Call Centre will move from NaTIS House to the new Head Office on Friday, 10 March 2017. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, 13 March 2017. • NaTIS Corporate Client Services will relocate from Tal Street to the new Head Office on Friday, 17 March 2017. Normal business hours will resume on 20 March 2017. • Transport Regulations Office (Permits) will relocate from NaTIS House (Faraday Street) to NaTIS Tal Street on 20-24 March 2017. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, 27 March 2017. The new RA Head Office address is as follows: 2 Corner of Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue and David Hosea Meroro Road, Southern Industrial Area The following offices/services will NOT relocate to the new Head Office: • NaTIS Valley (Northern Industrial Area) • RA Laboratory (Bell Street) • Windhoek Maintenance Regional Office (Bell Street) All our telephone & facsimile numbers and email addresses will remain unchanged. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Roads Authority, Private Bag 12030, Ausspannplatz, Windhoek, Namibia, www.ra.org.na

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6 EDITORIAL 09 March - 15 March 2017 RETRO­ SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOWe don’t know what PIC OF THE DAYwe know Leadville, US; Rider Jeff Dahl races down Harrison Avenue towing his son Jason on skis during the 68th annual skijoring competition There’s not enough information to determine in which in Colorado. The city, with an elevation of 3 094 metres, has been hosting the Scandinavian sport since 1949.direction the country’s economy is heading amidst Photo: Jason Connollydepressed commodity prices, economic glitches in SouthAfrica (SA) and uncertainty in global geo-politics. THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDEN It looks like Namibia’s gross export commodity could THE EMPRESSbe capital flight and currency trade manipulation. For thefirst time, the industry acknowledges that the pegging In the year 500 CE, a woman was born. life, and preparing to flee. While discuss- of wives who committed adultery.of the NAD to the ZAR could spell disaster if it can’t be Her name was Theodora. History has ing this at their government council, But on 28 June 548 CE, Theodora suc-contained due to low investments and productivity in our forgotten the place, with claims being Theodora interrupted them, and said,southern neighbour. The link in now marred by economic made for Cyprus and Syria, but that is cumbed to cancer. Justinian wept bitterlyand political uncertainty in that country. not important. She was the daughter of “My lords, the present occasion is too at her funeral, and after her death he Acacius, a bear trainer in the hippodrome serious to allow me to follow the conven- passed very little effective legislation. There’s more denial on whether the country is in a credit (or colosseum) in Constantinople (today tion that a woman should not speak in She was buried in the Church of the Holycrunch than setting the record straight, but the reality fac- knowns as Istanbul). At the age of four, a man’s council. Those whose interests Apostles in Constantinople, and to thising the people is so obvious. The people need to know the however, her father died, and her mother are threatened by extreme danger should day is considered a saint by the Greektruth and nothing but the truth to avoid trouble in years to took her and her sisters to the hippodrome think only of the wisest course of action, Orthodox Church.come, with the increase in political infightings and natural to work. not of conventions. In my opinion, flightcalamities besetting the country. Basically we no longer is not the right course, even if it should Theodora was but one woman, fromknow what we don’t know with so many daily surprises of Thus, at the age of five, she became bring us to safety. It is impossible for a very lowly beginning, and yet shereports of mismanagement and corruption. an actress, a mime, a dancer, an artist, a person, having been born into this world, achieved so much. In the wake of Inter- comedienne and a prostitute. To be an not to die; but for one who has reigned national Woman’s Day, it is perhaps time If there’s an institution that never acknowledges a bad ‘actress’ in those days was not a savoury it is intolerable to be a fugitive. May I that we realise that that same power issituation but is still canny enough to exploit a plan and not occupation, but she performed well. By never be deprived of this purple robe, and inside every woman around us. Thesesuccess, it must be a government not for the people. The the age of 14, she had her first child. It is may I never see the day when those who Empresses in ordinary clothing lookedState stand to lose much more than to be transparent on said that her performances at the hippo- meet me do not call me after farms and children, while their mennational issues as the truth has its own way of revealing drome were close to the extremes of mod- empress. If you wish toitself. ern burlesque, and her salacious portrayal save yourself, my lord, were off working at the far edges of our of Leda and the Swan brought her many there is no difficulty. country during the contract labour era. The establishment maintains that it is not technically admirers. We are rich; over thereinsolvent. Perhaps no cause for concern but expenditure is is the sea, and yonder Even today, they keep the communalstill totally out of control with so many capital projects de- At age 16, she became the mistress of are the ships. Yet reflect farms going, teaching the children whileferred, graft rampant and crime on the increase. That could Hecebolus, and accompanied him to his for a moment whether, their husbands are off working wher-only mean money is in short supply in the market. post as governor of Libya at the age of 18. when you have once ever they find it. In a country with such When they broke up, she started travelling escaped to a place of reverence for heroes – in a country with The bureaucracy is not playing by the same set of rules back to Constantinople, and at Alexandria security, you would a Heroes Acre! – why is it then that theseit has agreed on with regards to national development pro- in Egypt, she converted to Christian- not gladly exchange heroes of our country are not veneratedgrams and the supreme law of the country. There’s a lack ity. From there, she continued onwards, such safety for death. with a single monument?of comprehensive information on the state of the economy first to Antioch in Syria, and reaching As for me, I agree withcompared to requests to the people, not including the lead- Constantinople in 522 CE. She gave up the adage that the royal Desmond P van Heerden, HonsBCommers, to tighten their belts. her previous lifestyle, and became a wool purple is the noblest (Stell) is the Chief Analytics Officer of spinner in a house near the palace. shroud.” Trustco Group Holdings Ltd. Previous ar- The citizenry need to be informed on everything that ticles available online at http://toi.hopto.affects them because no one will die with the country. The Given her beauty and wit, it should be Her speech convinced org/. He can be contacted at DesmondV@country has no known enemies to hide behind state confi- no surprise that she drew the attention of Justinian to make a tgh.nadentiality on what is purely in public interest to know. a young Justinian. Justinian, son of a pig stand, and he attacked farmer who had moved to Constantinople the hippodrome where In this time of uncertainty, many prefer that the meagre at age 11 after being adopted by his uncle the rioters had congre-resources remaining should rather be applied to strengthen Justin, a member of the Royal Guard. gated, killing all 30civil institutions and local businesses first and foremost to But four years before, Justin had been 000 of them. Justinianimprove the land’s comparative advantage instead of giv- appointed Emperor of the Roman Empire never forgot that it wasing the people half-truths. after the previous emperor had died with- Theodora who saved out an heir. Justinian was quite taken with his throne. Afterwards, EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER Theodora, but the law forbid anyone of they rebuilt Constantin- high position in the Empire from marrying ople which had burned • The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of an actress, even if she was a former one. in the riots. One result our advertisers and the views aired in letters are not of this was the Hagia Sophia, one of the necessarily those of the newspaper. Justin’s wife, the Empress Euphemia, architectural wonders of the world. They who ordinarily did not refuse Justin- carefully supervised the magistrates to • Informanté publishes all advertisements in good ian anything, was dead set against this reduce corruption. But Theodora did not faith and cannot be held liable for any misrepresen- marriage. But in 525 CE, she died, and stop there. tation, losses or injury to any reader making use of Justinian got his uncle Justin to repeal the the products or services advertised. law, and he married Theodora. Two years Justinian recodified Roman law into the later, the Emperor Justin I died as well, Corpus Juris Civilis, and Theodora took Newspaper registration: 06/01/119 and Emperor Justinian I and Empress the time to pass much needed reform. Theodora were crowned. She passed laws to increase the rights of • Printed by Word Press, Windhoek, women, prohibited forced prostitution, Office +264 83 100 1000 Theodora shared in Justinian’s plan and she closed brothels and made pimping political strategies, and he referred to her illegal. She expanded the rights of women • 260 000 copies distributed monthly to all major as his ‘partner in his deliberations.’ Theo- in divorce and property ownership, and Namibian towns ­ dora had her own court, entourage and instituted the death penalty for rape. imperial seal. In 532 CE, however, she • Headquarters: Trustco House, 2 Keller Street, showed her mettle. During the Nika riots, She gave mothers guardianship rights Windhoek, Namibia when opposing factions had proclaimed a over their children, and forbade the killing new emperor, Justinian was fearing for his • Contact: Tel. 061 275 4102/8 Fax. 061 275 4090 Email. [email protected] • Electronic: www.informante.web.na

09 March - 15 March 2017 EDITORIAL 7 Tender Invitation Flipside Tender Number: NW/045/2017/O Daily catering services at the Namwater Human Resourc- CHRIS JACOBIE es Development Centre at Von Bach (near Okahandja), for the period 1 May 2017 to 31 May 2019. It is Revolutionary Compulsory Site Visit: 16 March 2017 at 10:00 at Namwa- Namibia is not bankrupt and those that were pursuing this as a personal political ter HRDC Center (Von Bach, Near Okahandja) campaign to maintain an unfair advantage over state resources through connections are without an agenda and will miss the revolution towards financial sovereignty. Tender Closing Date: Tuesday, 28 March 2017, 11h00 There can be no clearer message from the national budget than the one that was Enquiries tabled by the Minister of Finance, Mr Calle Schlettwein, in the National Assembly. Name of the person: Mrs. A. Kadhila Telephone: (+264 61) 71 2066 It is a significant step towards separating political expediency from financial Fax: (+264 61) 21 0741 reality and leaves the agenda of the beneficiaries of failed projects and a huge Email: [email protected] appetite for power through privilege, which was comouflaged as personal greed and not of national concern. NB: Please note that all enquiries should be made in writing. The message between the lines of countless of columns of income and Tender documents will be available as from 6 March 2017 expenditure is even more important and one that all reasonable Namibians should at the Cashier, Namibia Water Corporation Ltd., 176 Iscor consider seriously. Namibia is clearly on an unwavering path of revolutionary Street, Aigams Building, Windhoek. transformation towards fiscal independence at all levels of the national household as demonstrated by the budget. Documents should be delivered to: The Tender Box, Namibia Water Corporation Ltd., 176 Consultative and responsive government will lead the charge and a national Iscor Street, NamWater Head Office, Aigams Building, cohesion to follow a pro-poor policy, improved service delivery and development Windhoek aimed at increasing opportunities for all. NB: A non-refundable levy of N$200.00 (Incl. of VAT) is As much as Namibia is dependent on its neighbours in the Southern African payable in advance (Cash or bank guaranteed cheques only. Community, the budget demonstrates independence with its own priorities and unique challenges under unique circumstances.The mission of NamWater is to provide quality water and related services to the satisfaction of all Tender Number: NW/047/2017/O stakeholders, taking cognisance of the environment, scarcity and dependency of all on water. Two months ago, cattle were dying and thirst threatened thousands of Consultancy services to conduct an Environmental Im- communities living in the remotest parts of Namibia, but now the very same pact Assessment and compile an Environmental Manage- communities face challenges of drowning and the destruction of infrastructure to ment Plan for the ENWC Electrification the amount of millions of Namibian dollars because floods now turned plains into lakes where crops fail due to too much water. Compulsory Clarification Meeting: 16 March 2017, 10:00, Water Quality Conference Room, 176 Iscor street, Those who insist that what happens in South Africa must happen in Namibia, NamWater Head Office, Windhoek must be disappointed. The prophets of doom who wanted to create a malicious impression that Namibia will introduce a solidarity tax through the back door and Tender Closing Date: Tuesday, 4 April 2017, 11h00 will be confronted by a NEEF-Bill that is forced upon the nation will also not have the courage to apologize for their blunder and might not even consider the fact that Enquiries they act as if they miss their past colonial masters. Name of the person: Mrs. A. Kadhila Telephone: (+264 61) 71 2066 What Namibians should not miss is the opportunity to engage and debate Fax: (+264 61) 21 0741 solutions for the challenges the unequal society faces. Email: [email protected] Even more significant is that not only is the Government not bankrupt, but the NB: Please note that all enquiries should be made in writing. instruments that were abused and actually made them the super-rich are now also exposed and dismantled. The agenda to create political discontent by implying that Tender documents will be available as from 6 March 2017 the nation became bankrupt under the leadership of Dr Hage Geingob, does not at the Cashier, Namibia Water Corporation Ltd., 176 Iscor exist. There is a vast difference between political ambition that financially aspires Street, Aigams Building, Windhoek. and an elected leadership that inspires. The obvious difference is the courage that is needed for leadership in difficult times and not the leadership that can be bought by Documents should be delivered to: promises of kick-backs. The Tender Box, Namibia Water Corporation Ltd., 176 Iscor Street, NamWater Head Office, Aigams Building, The budget also exposes that the money disappeared into the pockets of the Windhoek same few who were close to be permanently advantaged by excluding the needs and aspirations of the vast majority of Namibians who were fed on promises and NB: A non-refundable levy of N$500.00 (Incl. of VAT) the hope of better days that will come, only to discover that it indeed came only for is payable in advance (Cash or bank guaranteed cheques those uniquely blessed and connected to individuals and systems that pushed them only. in front of every line that formed where benefits could be dished out. All prospective tenderers who wish to do business with The budget informed Namibians that better days will come and they know that NamWater must attach a copy of their company registra- the sacrifices they made will result in the rewards they deserve. tion or proof of defensive Name or a Close Corporation Certificate, original Certificate of Good Standing with the Namibia cannot but help get the impression that the Geingob government has Social Security Commission and Good Standing valid Tax turned the corner on the transformation journey towards fiscal independence, Certificate from the Receiver of Revenue. Correspond- improved administration and service delivery without losing sight of the smaller ing documents from other National Registrations will economic demands and cooperation on regional, continental and international level, be expected for prospective tenderers registered outside as well. Namibia. The bridge between the private sector and government is strengthened and it All tenders will be opened at 11:05 on the closing date and will contribute to a stronger culture of unity and co-operation in the interest of the the prices will be made public. welfare of all. The engagement of the ministry of finance of the private sector in improved revenue collection and the strengthening of procurement policies and procedures on procurement and planning, ensures that nobody will eventually be left out. The days of capital projects amounting to billions of dollars out of the blue are numbered and that is good news. Education, Health, Safety and the fight against corruption remains priority because it strengthens and protects the economy so that it can grow. There is more good news for one of the most politicised societies in the world. In what many may regard as an internal party matter, the ruling party with close to 90% support this week also and independently from the tabling of the budget decided to strengthen and enforce party discipline. It is an opportunity for the national leadership to extend the discipline beyond the party structures and act against those political appointees that hold public office and fail in their duty towards Namibia who entrusted the party with government. Swapo cannot reward the voters of Namibia with representatives and officials that don’t trust themselves and act as if they are on a mission to sabotage the government on every level. The national budget is surely pointing the nation in the right fiscal direction with a responsible leadership that must hold themselves accountable for the trust they receive from the appointing authority and their responsibility to the nation that deserves the best they can be under any circumstance. The private sector remains the engine of growth and the government affirmed its responsibility and willingness to create the enabling environment. For Namibians to benefit, government and the private sector should strengthen their cooperation and mutual trust on every level.

8 BUSINESS 09 March - 15 March 2017BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review Budget aims for local growth 1 March - 7 March 2017 STIMULATING NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE BUDGET 4.00 - 569 2.279 TRUSTCO GROUP TUC / TTO HOLDINGS LIMITED 2.00 -- - NICTUS HOLDINGS - NHLDOWN UP NAMIBIA AGR 1.46 - 223 326 AGRA LTD BWH 17.62 - 17 301 BANK WINDHOEK NBS 33.60 HOLDINGS LTD 47.38 - 7 228 (0.04) 43 2.039 NAMIBIA BREWERIES 21.01 42 FNB NAMIBIA FNB 7.80 (0.10) 2 The 2017/2018 financial budget saw tremendous change of a total public expenditure HOLDINGS LTD ORY 66 of 61.9billion in comparison to last year’s total budget of 61.5 billion ORYX PROPERTIES BVN (13.33) 8 LIMITED % BIDVEST NAMIBIA Aili Iilonga contribute to the development of the objective of sustainable eradication LIMITED (0.47) domestic productive and diversi- of poverty. 1.59 One of the main objectives in the fication capacity of the economy,COMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE 0.35 budget allocation focused on how with more gains for the domestic Government is committed to 0.20 the budget stimulates growth and economy and positive trade balances developing a national frameworkBRENT CRUDE OIL 55.92 0.59 NSX Local 572 1.04 further supports service delivery by being the ultimate objective for entrepreneurship and enterpriseGOLD 1,215.10 (2.99) NSX All Share 1,099 1.97 mitigating some of the deep spending development designed to encouragePLATINUM 963.80 (5.72) JSE Top 40 44,179 (0.25) cuts in the Mid-Year Review, whilst “Creating jobs and mainstream- more youth and the unemployed S&P 500 2,368 simultaneously realigning public ing the poor in income-generation into entrepreneurial activities,” heFOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % UK FTSE 100 7,339 expenditure to key national develop- activities remain key to the national noted. Euro Stoxx 50 3,385 ment priorities.N$ per US$ 12.97 (1.18) Hang Seng 23,681N$ per £ 15.83 (2.58)N$ per ¢ 13.71 (1.28)The local market had no shares that dropping below the N$14/EUR barrier to This is the traded up during the past week, N$13,71 per Euro, a level also last seen in challenge facingwhich is reflected in the NSX Local August 2015. the balancing act,index dropping down by 0,47%, to But in the wake of the decision of the572. Nevertheless, trading continued United Kingdom to exit the European CALLE SCHLETTWEINunabated, with Trustco Group Holdings Union, and Prime Minister Theresataking the lead with N$2,2 million worth May’s date of 15 March 2017 to trigger Minister of Financeof shares traded, and FNB Namibia Article 50 to set that in motion, theHoldings hot on its heels with N$2 greatest strengthening was seen Government went in line with itsmillion worth of shares traded. against the British Pound. The Namibian objectives to cut down and investThe past month has seen a remarkable Dollar breached the N$16/GBP barrier more money in ministries such as thestrengthening in the Namibian Dollar, to N$15,83 per GBP, a level last seen in education and higher education, ofwith the USD/NAD exchange rate October 2013! which, 12 billion Namibian dollarsdipping beneath the N$13/USD barrier, Market Quote: was allocated to the Ministry of Basicsettling in at N$12.97 per USD. This ‘‘The harder you work, the luckier you Education, Arts and Culture whichlevel was last seen in August 2015. The get.’’ - Mike Adenuga was the highest amount allocated inEUR/NAD saw a similar strengthening, this year’s financial budget of which is designed for the free educationEconomic growth programme and all the ministries Minister Schlettwein reading the budget. Photo Aili Illonga project in place. A further 3.1 billionslow but steady was given to the Ministry of Higher Budget allocation breakdown Education, Training and Innovation. President 604 584 Schlettwein states that the budgetary provisions to the education and health Prime Minister 521 167 sectors are increased relative to the Staff Reporter recovery in both agriculture and Mid-Year Budget Review to support National Assembly 134 824The domestic economic growth diamond mining, as well as improved the provision of basic services, phar-shown in the latest economic outlook growth in uranium mining and trans- maceuticals, free primary and second- Auditor General 112 683of Bank of Namibia (BoN) shows an port and communication sectors. ary education and expand access toexpected improvement of 2,9% rate tertiary education and vocational Home Affairs and Immigration 619 926compared to last year’s 1,0%. According to the latest report, training for improved skills develop- the risks involved in the domestic ment in the economy Safety and Security 5 021 327 This was mainly attributed to a economy include low commoditydeeper than expected contraction prices and global uncertainty emanat- The Ministry of Health and Social International Relations and Cooperation 802 702in sectors such as diamond mining ing from trade relations between the Service saw the second biggest al-and construction. There were some US and trading partners. location of 6.5 billion dollars while Defence 5 683 569improvements in the uranium-mining the Ministry of Safety and Secu-sub-sector and a lesser contraction in The report further states that the rity, received a 5 billion allocation Finance 4 104 680the agriculture sector. However, these recent outbreak of armyworms in encompassing both the Police and thedevelopments were not strong enough some parts of the country and in the Correctional Service. Education, Arts and Culture 11 975 672to mitigate a slowdown in overall Southern African region constitute agrowth estimate for 2016. major risk to growth in the agricul- The Ministry of Poverty Eradica- National Council 115 177 tural sector. tion and Social Welfare, received an Over the medium-term, growth will allocation of 3.3 billion for the provi- Gender Equality and Child Welfare I 297 444mainly be supported by anticipated The country awaits the upcoming sion of social safety nets and other budget review to be tabled tomorrow anti-poverty measures. Out of this Health and Social Services 6 514 579 to avail funding to different sectors for allocation, 2.4 billion will be provided improved growth and stability for the old-age pension, which will Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation 143 877 increase N$100 to N$1200 per month per pensioner. Mines and Energy 207 925 Public Service Employees Medi- Justice 423 429 cal Aid Scheme, after months of delays from private doctors refusing Rural and Urban Development I 952 362 to treat government employees due to the lack of funds into the scheme, saw Environment and Tourism 447 364 an allocation of 2.5 billion dollars. Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development 635 2 19 During the tabling of the budget, the Finance Minister Calle Schlettwein Agriculture, Water and Forestry 2 186 404 stated that the budget would provide resources for industrial development Judiciary 398 968 projects in support of the Growth at Home Strategy and Industrializa- Fisheries and Marine Resources 296 612 tion Policy. These interventions will Works 477 076 Transport 3 723 994 Land Reform 453 424 National Planning Commission 176 984 Sport, Youth and National Service 384 963 Electoral Commission 66 914 Information and Communication Technology 433 681 Anti-Corruption Commission 59 375 Veterans Affairs 921 349 Higher Education, Training and Innovation 3 066 502 Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare 3 276 826 Public Enterprises 57 823 Office of the Attorney General 240 733 TOTAL 57 540 138POSITIVE: Bank of Namibia. Photo contributed We distribute 65000 newspapers weekly, country-wide

09 March - 15 March 2017 BUSINESS 9 Nam only produces 36% of fruits and vegetables TRUSTCO BANK INVESTMENT CORNERHEFTY HIKE IN Inve$tment Product$FOOD PRICESThe Food Price Index increased from 100.7 in January 2016 to 113.8 in January 2017 Last week we discussed the Call Account and its purpose, which is to helpindicating a food price increase of 12,7% in January 2017 compared to the price 12 you invest money for an indefinite period and access this money when themonths ago. need arises. In other words, the Call account allows you to put your money away, but it is made available to you on demand... This article gives focus Zorena Jantze TOUGH TIMES: Maria Immanuel, productions have integrated into on our Notice accounts and how they can benefit you as an inve$tor. Trade and Investment Policy Ana- the economy, Immanuel said that Trustco Bank Notice Accounts (7days, 32 days, 60 days & 90 days)The cost difference of an lyst at the Namibia Trade Forum. South African retailers dominate • Minimum Investment amount of N$200.00 identical basket of food in Photo contributed in Namibia. She, however, added • Invest Funds for an indefinite period.Katima Mulilo and Windhoek has If AMTA or Green Scheme that newly-implemented Retail • Top-ups of any amount can be made.doubled in two months indicating for example produces 70%, Charter and the protection of • Should interest rates change, account will be adjusted accordingly.that inflation is felt much more consumers would have lower infant industries benefit local • Notice should be provided as per the agreed term.in the northern part compared to prices.” supplier to a large extent.central parts of the country due In 2015, Namibia produced 36% What is a Notice Account?to transport and fuel hikes. of the total demand for vegetables Meat, poultry and fish products and fruits consumed in the accounts for 35% of the cost of The term notice account is a type of interest bearing investment account Maria Immanuel, Trade and country and 64% imported. the basket an average Namibian that allows penalty-free withdrawals only after notice is provided.Investment Policy Analyst at the Another factor she listed was family consumes a month while i.e. A Notice Account with a fixed time frame like 60 days (2 months) couldNamibia Trade Forum (NTF) the high cost of manufacturing. 32% is spent on cereal food be used by a person or corporation to set aside extra funds that they dosaid that there are a number With regard to how well local items (maize, rice, macaroni not expect to use during that 60 days time frame. The primary advantageof factors from the trade and and bread). Rosa Thobias, of using a Notice Account for inve$tors is that withdrawals can be madeinvestment sector that have Meatco Head of Corporate provided that notice is given a certain period of time in advance of thean influence on the steep food Communications said although withdrawal taking place. The advance notice period for making a Noticeprices and underlined that local Namibia is receiving good rain – Account withdrawal is agreed upon at the time the deposit is initiated.infant industries have become farmers have been experiencing At Trustco Bank, we understand the inve$tors’ needs to access moneymonopolised and thus set prices severe drought over the past years within a short period or a long period depending on their specific needs,arbitrarily due to a lack of and in some parts of Namibia, therefore we made provision for a 7 days Notice account, 32 days, 60 days,competition. like Kunene South, it has really as well as a 90 days Notice Account. not rained well. “Farmers still She said other factors include need much rain for re-stocking How does it work?inflation, currency depreciation their herds and thus meat couldand Namibia’s link to South still be an expensive commodity,” • Deposit money into your investment account and receive a rate ofAfrica’s economy and the recent she said. variable interest in return. Interest will be allocated according topolitical unrest our southern market trends.neighbours experienced. It is estimated that food price inflation will remain above 10% • Notice period - This is the most important point to Furthermore, she added, “We in the first two quarters of 2017 consider as it reflects how many days notice youare not producing enough in the and trend marginally below 10% need to give the bank, should you want tocountry. in the last two quarters of 2017. withdraw money.Construction industry death knell • 7 to 90 days - Your notice period will also have a direct influence on Staff Reporter diversify their markets and find operate in the sector as it does not the interest rate, normally alternative sources of income. benefit maintaining and building the longer the noticeThe Construction Industry Consequently, it will lead to local construction capacity and period the higherFederation (CIF) announced that an enormous loss of existing the engagement of Namibian the interestin order to secure the survival capacity in the industry, and many resources,” Badenhorst said. rate.of the construction sector, and job losses and higher levels ofto maintain the capacity of the unemployment. In addition to further protect Why Invest with Trustco Bank??sector, it is critical that only and regulate the constructionNamibian-owned companies “An abrupt and extreme industry, it is also important that • Your Capital is Guaranteedshould be contracted for any reduction of Namibia’s a National Construction Council • Competitive Interest Rates, call account interest is calculated on yourfuture construction and building development budget would be the should be established to ensureprojects, irrespective of the size death sentence for many Namibian that every business operating in daily balance and is re-invested monthly.of the development budget. companies operating in Namibia’s the industry would be licensed • Security construction sector, unless there is and that size of a company is • No monthly fees or commission charged The CIF fears that Namibia’s a lifeline created,” she said. linked to the size of project when • Exclusive customer servicenational budget for the year awarding contracts. • Reputable Brand2017/2018 will see a drastic Nico Badenhorst, presidentreduction of the capital of the CIF said, “It is extremely WORRIED: Bärbel Kirchner, Requirements to open an Investment account:expenditure. important that government consulting general manager of For Adults acutely focuses its efforts on the CIFP. Photo contributed – ID or Valid Passport Bärbel Kirchner, consulting supporting Namibian contractors. For Minorsgeneral manager of the CIF said, At times like this, the Namibian – ID/ Valid passport of parent and child’s full birth Certificate.“We understand that cutting family must come first. We trust Guardian’s ID / Valid Passport, Guardianship Letter and Child’s Full Birthexpenditure is necessary for government will set clear goals Certificate.long-term sustainability of our and adopt the right strategies toeconomy. However, we hope effectively cushion the impact of Tip of the Weekthat the budget cut for capital budget reductions on Namibianprojects would be minimised and enterprises. 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10 COASTAL 09 March - 15 March 2017COASTALSUBSTANDARD HOUSESThe buildings are structurally unsound and unsafeDEMOLISHEDBesides the controversy surrounding the manipulation of tenders and construction prices in the N$45 billion Mass Housing Programme, the schemein Swakopmund has entered a new era of underhandedness. Niel Terblanche SHODDY: Houses being demolished. Photo: Niel Terblanche some controversy erupted late last year surrounding payments due them fromAt least 20 houses, also known as no power,” he said meaning that the with only one hand. “You see no being demolished. “What we are actu- the Namiban Government. Core 6 houses in the scheme, that buildings are structurally unsound. power.” Gawie Rossouw, one of the ally doing, is removing some of thewas constructed by the Delta Group senior managers of Delta Group Hold- roof tiles and supporting structure in The South African company did notHoldings are of such a low standard He pointed out huge cracks in the ings in Swakopmund denied that any order to replace some panels,” he said. use bricks to construct the walls of thethat a small team of workers under the walls and also shook an inner wall of of the houses his company built are He said the project is still on hold after houses. They built a frame of normaldirection of a Chinese sub contrac- one of the houses onto the ground concrete and then used another kindtor is demolishing the buildings by of concrete mixed with styrofoam tohand. The workers hardly need to use construct the walls.any tools to remove roof tiles and thewooden structure supporting the roof. The walls are only anchored to theDoors and windows are also being floor and none of the metal inside theremoved and stored in a shipping walls are joined together to form acontainer on the building site. strong structure. The South African company received At the end of November last yeara tender to construct 400 low-cost workers at the building site held onehouses and since the project started of the other managers of Delta Grouponly about 20 has been built and all of Holdings, Mr Koos Gouws, hostageit has to be demolished according to because they were not paid for theirthe Chinese national in charge of the labour. At the time the workers threat-demolishing team. ened to burn down the houses if their outstanding wages were not paid. He introduced himself as Mr Shinwhen asked why the houses are being The help of the Namibian Police wasbroken down. “These houses have needed to calm the situation down. According to Gouws the company ran into cash-flow problems after the Namibian Government failed to pay them for the work they have done.Fishing minister in rough waters Birds feast during algae bloom Niel Terblanche hunting grounds for fishermen do mitments, this is an unacceptable Niel Terblanche chemical and biological processes areThe decision of the Minster of Fisher- not have the pilchard biomass that “gamble” with a critically important The ocean has turned a bright often associated with the occurrenceies and Marine resources to set the to- everyone expects. They simply moved marine resource which underpins so turquoise green in the bay along the of harmful algal blooms, causingtal allowable catch on pilchards on 14 deeper into the ocean because of many other components of Namibia’s coast close to Walvis Bay over the large-scale mortalities to fish and000 tonnes for the next fishing season warmer water,” he said. marine ecosystem and biodiversity. past few days and created a feast for crustaceans.has environmentalists up in arms and Pilchards – once rebuilt – would be birdlife feeding along the beaches.calling for a three year long morato- The Namibian Chamber of Envi- one of the most important fisheries in Decay of blooms known as red tidesrium to allow stocks to recover. ronment (NCE) an umbrella Non- Namibia. Large flocks of seabirds have been can also lead to localised oxygen de- Governmental Organisation with a gathering on the shore line to feed on ficiency and promote the formation Despite the fact that the industry membership of 44 environmental or- According to NCE urgent measures dead and dying marine species. of highly toxic hydrogen sulphide.was able to catch less than 4 000 tons ganisations, delivered sharp criticism are needed to promote the recovery of Oxygen deficiency cause krill, a smalllast year against a quota of some 14 on Esau’s decision and said it is raising the pilchard stock. These should in- During the summer, sulphur erup- prawn-like crustacean, to die of in000 tons, and that the scientists in the its collective voice on the issues which clude a moratorium on fishing which tions occur in inshore waters and large numbers and fish to seek outMinistry of Fisheries strongly advised it considers to be of national impor- should include fines on bycatch until pose local problems to the marine shallow water in order “breathe”.that no quota should be allocated in tance. the stock has recovered to sustainable environment of the Namibian coast The abundance of fish and krill in2017, Minister Bernardt Esau decided levels for at least three years as per especially in the central region, the shallows attract large numbersto “take a gamble” and issue a quota of The NCE said in statement that the the Namibian Constitution, rigorous between Cape Cross and Conception of the different kinds of seagulls and14 000 tons on his personal belief that pilchard is one of Namibia’s most scientific research, the implementa- Bay. Many residents tell tales of rock pelicans to the Walvis Bay lagoon.the pilchards could have gone further threatened species. It has declined tion of agreed EAF management lobster and other marine animals lit- They feast on the near lifeless schoolsout to sea. Esau is on record saying to perhaps less than 1% of its former principles, the development of Marine erally walking out of the sea. Another of small fish and krill close to thethat it is not a gamble but stated that biomass. It is also a vital part of the Protected Areas, specifically to protect sign is the earthly remains of millions surface of the water. The concentra-the decision was the result of sticking marine food chain. Many important key spawning and nursery areas. upon millions of dead and dying krill tion of feeding birds attracts touriststo sound scientific principles. fish species feed on the pilchard. washing up on the sand. Schools of in their droves who gather to take “As the official custodian, the Minis- small fish lurk in shallow waters close pictures from the shore of the lagoon. “I have been informed by advisors “The resource should be the basis of try of Fisheries and Marine Resources to shore in their search for oxygen.that the due to environmental changes a large and vibrant fishing industry is tasked with their sustainable If the algae bloom continues for ex-and warmer water temperatures with good employment. It should management. Instead of being merely Such eruptions of algae are accom- tended periods it has the potential tothe pilchards have moved further also provide good quality, healthy, ‘a gamble’, this task needs to be carried panied by a characteristic pungent damage various mariculture projectsoffshore. It is a fact that the traditional low-cost food to Namibians,” said Dr. out in a transparent, equitable manner smell of sulphur along the coast. along the coast. The offshore oyster Chris Brown, the head of NCE in his that is based on science-based deci- Bottom-dwelling bacteria produce industry often bears the brunt of statement. sions that heed national and interna- sulphur as a product of decomposi- such occurrences and a few years ago tional obligations,” the NCE stated. tion, and they may form patches of several companies in Walvis Bay and In the context of Namibia’s constitu- concentrated sulphur. Such complex Lüderitz were forced to start from tion and other international com- scratch after a devastating sulphur eruption.Public may consume shellfish again Niel Terblanche general public is informed that is safe beach area can also again be col- FOOD FRENZY: Flocks of birds at the Yacht Club in Walvis Bay.The moratorium on the consump- to consume both mussels and oysters lected and consumed. Photo: Niel Terblanchetion of mussels at the end of January from the Walvis Bay and Swakop-along the Namibian coast has been mund areas again. Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoninglifted after no traces of the Diarrhetic produces gastrointestinal symptoms,Shellfish Poisoning were found in “Oyster and mussel samples from usually beginning within 30 minutessamples taken from mariculture Walvis Bay mariculture production to a few hours after consumption offacilities at Swakopmund and Walvis Area 1 were collected and submitted toxic shellfish.Bay. for re-testing. The official sampling and testing is undertaken by the Although not fatal, the illness is In a statement issued by Ueritjiua Namibian Standards Institution as characterised by diarrhoea, nausea,Kauaria, the acting Permanent Sec- guided by the National Shell Fish vomiting, and abdominal pain.retary of the Fisheries Ministry, the Sanitation Programme. All tests done had negative results,” he said. The regular testing of shell fish is facilitated by the Namibian Stand- It is stated by Dr. Maurihungirire ard Institution and is guided by that mussels from the intertidal or the National Shellfish Sanitation programme.

09 March - 15 March 2017 COASTAL 11 Another train derails in a weekRAIN WEAKENS RAIL LINESAlong with joy and jubilation over the good rains over large parts of Namibia it has also brought some difficulties and challenges that residents ofthe country has to deal with. Niel Terblanche injured when the train derailed,” he said. cess road,” he said. According to Tjivikua Zebby Mukungu, TransNamib’s acting the rail services are still suspended andCATASTROPHE: The derailed train. Photo: Niel Terblanche One such situation is the national rail that goods like bulk fuel and cement network that has been saturated executive of commercial and market- will have to be transported by road until by flood water and causing at least one ing affairs said, “We had to suspend the damage to the railway line can be derailment of a train on its way from services for both freight and passengers repaired. He said that the repair teams Tsumeb to Walvis Bay between Kranz- between Otjiwarongo and Kranzberg on the ground have assured him that the berg and Omaruru over the weekend. until further notice. Our teams are hard damage might be repaired by this week- at work to attend to equipment recovery end. “The incident also alerted us to the At the time of the incident, Hans efforts, earthworks and the rehabilitation threat of floodwater to the railway net- Karon, TransNamib’s Area Chief of of the railway line and accompanying work in the rest of the country. Inspec- Operations, confirmed the derailment infrastructure. tion teams now patrol railway lines on and said it occurred at about 02h00 on a regular basis to ensure that trains can Friday. Karon said the train consisted of The acting chief executive officer of pass safely. This is happening all over the both goods and passenger wagons. TransNamib, Hippy Tjivikua, said work country and the management has also to repair the railway has started. ordered a lower speed limit on trains in “The train did not carry any passengers areas affected by water,” he said. at the time of the accident. The only peo- “At the moment access to the site ple aboard the train were the drivers of where the train derailed is made difficult He did not give an estimate to what it the locomotives and none of them were by the terrain. To get all the cranes and might cost to do the repairs or what the other recovery equipment to where the damage to the locomotives was. accident actually occurred, workers are required to basically construct a new ac-Drowning victim still missing Niel Terblanche swept away by the floodwater. The girl even the Omdel dam,” it was stated. TRAGIC: Onlookers watching divers searching for the body of Ronald Tjipundi.The search for a teenage boy who went managed to escape death by clinging The community of the informal Photo contributedmissing after crossing the Omaruru to the branches of a dead tree.River has moved from Omaruru settlement of Omaruru and the policefurther downriver to Uis and even the Initial reports suggested that the girl have been searching for the missingOmdel Dam. went missing but it was later estab- boy since Saturday morning. lished that it was in fact the boy that A team of specialised divers from went missing and is now presumed They were later joined by a team ofWindhoek arrived in Omaruru over drowned. first responders and rescue workers asthe weekend to search in underwater well as members of the Special Reservepools for the body of the 19-year-old According to one of the members Force of the Namibian Police.Ronald Tjipundi. The river flooded of the emergency service the girl whosporadically since the weekend which was not yet identified spent some 1177YYeeaarrssooffSSuucccceessssffuull RReegguullaattiioonnforced the scuba diving team to aban- time in the Omaruru hospital afterdon their effort several times since the incident. “The girl was discharged MessaNgOTeICEoTfO TCHEoPnUBdLoIClenceSunday. from hospital in the meantime. We are still searching for the remains During the incident, Tjipundi and of the young man who is presumeda girl of the about the same age were drowned. The search has now moved from the outskirts of Omaruru further down the river to include Nai Nais in the vicinity of Okombahe, Uis and theBidvest hit by meagre PROMULGATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF TECHNICAL RULESfishing quotas The Electricity Control Board (ECB) wishes to announce the promulgation of the Technical Rules published on 16 February 2016 in Government Gazette Niel Terblanche reduced gross profit significantly. No. 5950 under section 3(4) of the Electricity Act, 2007 (Act No. 4 of 2007). Despite being able to increase itsBidvest Namibia announced that it The effective date of the Rules is 16 February 2016. All licenced electricitywill be forced to stop the operation of group revenue by 6,2% for the first half entities must implement the rules accordingly.at least one of its fishing vessels, due of its financial year from July to Decem-to horse mackerel quotas that were ber 2016, Bidvest Namibia’s operating The objectives of the Rules are to establish a regulatory environment withininsufficient during the previous year profit declined by more than 82%. This which the ECB can effectively exercise control over, monitor and enforce theto fully utilise the catching capacity, situation caused the company’s headline technical regulation of electricity provision with regard to, but not limited todespite reducing the horse mackerel earnings from selling shares to decline the following:fleet by two vessels. by 78%. • Ensuring safety of personnel and equipment as well as continuity of supply; The company said the Namibian pil- Although group revenue inched up for • Reporting of incidents and accidents;chard resource is also under great strain, the semester to N$1,958 billion from ••tIthies wlOPairttbeohltiiAmgellacmettgieiroonansnSestosuoafudfrlnmicceueassnsnatnson,edmweshsoeo’rrrsepoalwaesnscthedtadrtioacwwwaelanlyseeyaorrsnsntte4raemMbgosaau;rrtcdthhin2e0gu1ne7tilmienceWtlyridincediathtyoheionkf.sotuarlclaoltlieoanguse;,which put the industry and operations N$1,843 billion in 2015, operating profit • Safe and coordinated access when conducting work on or in close prox-under severe pressure. It is also not declined by N$100 million (82%) from The ilmateitSytutourpmhaynsnichaasl pbeuebnliicn athnedepmrpivloaytmeelyntoowf ntheedECaBssseintcse; 1 August 2006. She wasfeasible for Walvis Bay’s two canneries N$121.5 million in the corresponding ••asthiopeneMRaEarstxneoeeedslncyapuoatsotofniuvnidwnresetcaeiSombegrmdircleirpitsetnyei.tltetaiecsroneytfnoltyeosfmletecheacuenstsa;rCtgihoceiidmetfyheEeprxrseraocsuisvnitgiidvnceemodOen;fnnftaicsen.ecSrdthibeoywnthaswedtiietmhdieceaotlfeedhc,etcrroipcmaapslsaisinnsgiso. tnSaahlteleapatainosd-nto both open for this pilchard season. 2015 period to only N$21,7 million in •The OBopaerrdaotifnDgirepcrtoocrse,dMuarneasgeomf elincteannsdeestsafaf nodf tihnesEpleeccttriiocintysC. ontrol Board wishes herLast year an agreement was reached the reporting period. Full-year tradingwith Etosha Fishing to can the fish and profit for the 2015/16 financial year was kids, the Stuurmann family as well as close friends and acquaintances strength during thisUnited Fishing to catch the pilchards. N$294,89 million. The interim dividend was reduced by 80% to 4 cents per Mdifefimcubltetirms eo.f the public can obtain a copy of the Rules from the ECB website Group Chief Executive Officer, share. wMmOuwiignrhwwits.itbserhecy,ebwso.aeofnhrJdguahv.sneotiaptcoeeosarw–ccEeeGrCpeoBtnvtoheotarffitpnaGmcroetdeo’ansftGtw8oGadyaB’ssziagserrmetetaneator.mtckoausStretwrrpealyeasnt.,, aWndinads hpaoienfkuloarndfrsoamd asthiteSebulon Kankondi, stated at the releaseof the interim results that all divisions The outlook is for the difficulties to May her soul rest in eternal peace.posted a disappointing performance. continue in fishing, however. Bidvest Namibia said its fishing arm would con- “The fishing division is still being tinue to face significant challenges in itschallenged by nature and policy factors horse mackerel and pilchard operations.which remain beyond our control. Ef-forts are currently engaged in obtaining “Further improvements to the fishinga large enough fishing quota to ensure operations in view of the quota avail-full fleet utilisation, and introducing ability will continue, and the group willcost limiting measures. Hard currency strive to secure further joint venturesprices decreased by 11,2%, which was with new horse mackerel right hold-partially offset by the weakened ex- ers. Although the division continued tochange rate. Lower tonnages on average secure third-party quotas at a premiumwere caught as well as smaller fish sizes,” cost, the horse mackerel volumes thathe said. were sold, decreased by 36,2%,” said the statement. He said that during the six monthsunder review the fishing vessels mainly The Carapau joint fishing venture,operated on quota usage agreements which was constituted during the previ-versus own allocated quotas, which ous year worked well and contributed N$8,3 million in equity accounted earn- ings last year.

12 NORTHERN 09 March - 15 March 2017 RA requested to repair the road urgentlyBRIDGE CLOSED DUE TOFLOOD DAMAGEThe Roads Authority has closed the Okatana-Onamuti via Ongwediva road after critical damage to the road occurred during the heavy rains and floods.HAZARD: The bridge on the Okatana-Onamuti road was closed due to road damage. Photo: Maria David Maria David The project was jointly funded by the standing heavy rain and floods to A resident of Okatana, Helvi level of relocation for me.” Namibian government and the Ger- allow residents and especially learners YaHalambee, said that the Roads Au- Yahalambee who refuse to relocateThe road was constructed at a cost many KWF Development Bank as part access to schools, businesses and thority should at least repair the road of N$60 million and was officially of the N$1 billion overall assistance to residences. and bridge to such an extent that the to safety added that, the only fear sheinaugurated by Minister of Works the construction of the Namibian road safety of people using it is ensured. has is that little children will drown inand Transport, Erkki Nghimtina, in network and the main contractor was Meanwhile, residents of Okatana and the water if the bridge and the road areAugust 2013, after the construction Thohi Construction Company. Onawa fear that more houses will be On the other hand, Yahalambee said, not maintain on time.started in September 2011. flooded and already flooded houses “I have been living in my house for The road and 100m long bridge was will sustain more damage if something years and still didn’t relocate as I feel The manager of Roads Authority constructed with the aim of with- is not done as a matter of urgency. that the water has not yet reached the far North, Frieda Cornelius, was not available for comment.OTC unable to assist all flood victims Flood victims need more tents Maria David Maria David area they brought us from, it is con- stantly under water and they keep onThe Oshakati Town Council urged INUNDATED: Oshakati Town Council needs urgent assistance in order to battle So far only residents from Oshoo- moving the tents due to water. Most ofthe residents of Oshakati to assist floods in the town. Photo contributed pala location in Oshakati has been my things are under water, but I wasone another, especially those af- relocated to Ekuku by the Oshakati lucky enough that my documents andfected by the heavy rain, as the town most parts of Oshakati are under wa- activities such as theft and vandalism Town Council, where 18 tents have other important things were not sweptcouncil has very limited resources ter, however the council’s emergency that sometimes crop up during times been erected for flood victims, but away,” he said.or facilities to assist each and every team is assisting to ensure that those of natural disasters. “Also, residents, more tents are needed to accom-person affected by the flood. who are in severely affected areas are especially children, in affected areas modate increasing numbers of flood A Miss Daniel said she fears that relocated to a temporary center in should not walk in the water as it victims. children might drown or get malaria So far 254 people have been Ekuku. Furthermore, Kamari added might be dangerous,” said Kamari. and other waterborne diseases such asrelocated, while 51 families are in that the water level has been reported A tent can accommodate between cholera if nothing is done to curb such18 tents and other structures, with to subside, especially in the areas of Road users are also urged to drive four and five families depending on diseases, or they are moved to a saferareas reported to be affected such as Ekuku and Ehenye. Residents of Os- cautiously as most of road infrastruc- the size of the family and their belong- place. Also, the town council has notPohamba, Oshoopala and some other hakati are urged to refrain from illegal ture is damaged and cannot yet be ings they are carrying. provided toilets, forcing people to useparts of Evululuko locations. repaired due to ongoing rain. open spaces for ablution purposes. According to 40-year-old Jason Kan- Despite the council putting in place jupe a resident of Oshoopala, who was She added, “In the past we also gottemporary camping sites for those among those that were relocated, they some sort of floor covering for safetywho are affected by heavy rainfall, it need better locations and more tents. purposes, but this time we got noth-still remains a challenge to ensure that ing.”all people are assisted and catered for “This area is no different than theby the town council. According to Katarina Kamari,Corporate Communication Officerof Oshakati Town Council, currentlyHeavy rains increase risk of drowning afternoon, 4 March. The body of year, mostly due to people returning Placido Hilukilwa 30-year-old Thomas Nelenge, who home from the shebeens late in the DESPONDENT: People moving their belongings to higher ground while waitingWith all the oshanas and swamps in went missing during the evening of evening and when kids play in water for more tents from Oshakati Town Council and Red Cross Namibia.the northern regions now overflow- 2 March, was found in a water pan pans or cross the overflowing oshanas Photo: Maria Daviding due to heavy rains and efundja in the Ombombolo village in the alone. Police spokesperson in thewaters from southern Angola, there is Oshigambo constituency of Oshikoto Omusati Region, Warrant Officeronce again a growing fear of increased on Saturday. Another incident of Lineekela Shikongo, said no death dueincidence of drowning. drowning was reported to the police at to rain or flood water was reported in Onayena when 18-month-old Martha the region so far. However, four-year- Already three incidents were Ndapewa-Oshali William drowned in old Simon Petrus Embula drownedreported to the police in Ohangwena a water pan. She was left at a neigh- in a bucket of water on 4 March. Shi-and Oshikoto. According to Ohang- bour’s house in the Omhunda village kongo said the deceased was playingwena police spokesperson Sergeant when her aunt left for work, but was with another kid inside a traditionalKaume Itumba, a resident of Okam- reported missing around 19h00 and homestead while parents were busybebe village Timoteus Fikameni Teyes, her body was found in the water the in the mahangu field. The incident24, drowned in an oshana Saturday next morning. The risk of drowning occurred in the Iilambo village in the increases drastically this time of the Okahao Constituency.

09 March - 15 March 2017 NORTHERN 13 Parents urge to revisit parenting policies. First ARVT clients for WBCGTEENAGE PREGNANCYALARMING Maria DavidThe residents of Tsumeb are gravely concerned about the alarming rise in teenage pregnancies in the The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) recentlytown, threatening their health and social welfare and that of the children born to them. commenced the Anti-Retroviral Treatment campaign at its Roadside Wellness Clinics in Katima Mulilo andWORRIED: Principal of Opawa Junior Second- Maria David The policy aims to Oshikango.ary School Hermien Benjamin. ensure that pregnantPhoto contributed Records show that nine of the learners at girls won’t drop out of The WBCG’s accessible clinics were selected as the Opawa Junior Secondary School have school but continue their perfect location to implement the campaign, as they fallen pregnant as from last year till now. school career. are able to provide this service in high risk populations. According to Hermien Benjamin, the prin- HERMIEN BENJAMIN The Walvis Bay Corridor Group started working on cipal of Opawa Junior Secondary School, the the 90/90/90 target, an ambitious treatment to help end introduction of the teenage pregnancy school Principal of Opawa Junior Secondary School the Aids epidemic. policy plays a major role in the increase of teenage pregnancies. when she provide confirmation from the clin- The target is that by 2020, 90% of all people liv- ic regarding her due date, but when learner ing with HIV will know their HIV status. By 2020, Thus, the Ministry of Education should se- does not provide the information required by 90% of all people with diagnosed HIV infection will riously review the policy in order to curb this the school, she will be forced to take leave of receive sustained antiretroviral therapy. By 2020, 90% escalating problem, as most girls are often absence from school,” said Kafidi. of all people receiving antiretroviral therapy will have impregnated by older men who take advan- viral suppression. According to Edward Shivute, the tage of levels of poverty in the community, He added that the policy states that a girl manager of the WBCG’s Wellness Services, the HIV and vulnerability and naivety of the young can stay in school until four weeks before her Anti-Retroviral Treatment programme will be done as girls. Benjamin said, “The policy send out a due date, if certified by a health care provider part of a pilot phase at the two clinics in Zambezi and wrong message to girls, as they influence each and return to school after the birth if she feels Ohangwena regions respectively, with plans to expand other to become pregnant. The policy aims to she is ready and can provide a statement by the service at WBCG’s other two clinics in the Khomas ensure that pregnant girls won’t drop out of a social worker, health care provider and/or and Erongo regions. school but continue their school career. How- parents or caretaker on how the infant will ever, girls now take for granted and abuse be cared for. Despite the policy stating that “Hence, with our clinics now able to provide compre- the policy,” said Benjamin.Furthermore, she the region should keep statistic on learner hensive health services including HIV testing and im- urged parents to revisit their parenting poli- pregnancy, including drop out and return mediately initiating clients who test HIV+ on this life- cies and become stricter with their children, rates of learners, the directorate of education saving treatment, we are thereby reducing the burden at the same time ensure that they are not in the Oshikoto region was unable to provide of patients on public health facilities and providing key allowed to go out at night and visiting places statistics. Kafidi said that keeping a record of and vulnerable hard to reach populations with an op- such as clubs and shebeens. Education Direc- learners that fell pregnant in the region will portunity to access vital health services,” said Shivute. tor in Oshikoto Region Lamek Kafidi said be inaccurate as it is difficult to keep track of that it should be noted that learners do not girls dropping out due to pregnancy, or other Furthermore, the WBCG and the Ministry of Health fall pregnant at school but outside. “The fact factors. and Social Services (MoHSS) have also recently signed is that learners are allowed to stay in school a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agree- ment allows for the sharing of resources to support its expansion programme through the current health services to reach more Namibians, especially the hard to reach but vulnerable populations. During the last quarter of 2016, the project provided HIV testing services to 2 085 clients, which included long distance truck drivers, sex workers and the gen- eral populations in four regions.

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16 ENTERTAINMENT 09 March - 15 March 2017ENTERTAINMENT “I do it for my loyal fans”SUNNY BOY REACHING FORTHE STARSSunday Shipushu well known as Sunny Boy is an award-winning Hip Hopartist who has managed to stay relevant in the music industry with his fu-sion of Hip Hop and Kwaito genre and has recently released his sixth studioalbum called Ependafule. Aili Iilonga buy, an album that can spark has always deserved, and at the inspiration in someone’s mind, same time pushing his clothingSunny Boy told Informanté and most importantly, an label to the standard where it that, “it is the best current album that sets me apart from should be. album out in terms of produc- the rest.”tion and creative entertainment His most ardent wish is thatvalue and it took me about three  Sunny Boy rose to fame after his fans remain loyal and sup-weeks to complete.” collaborating with Gazza on his portive towards him and said, song “Koko” in 2004. “Always remember that I do this He described the album as a for you. I am without purpose iffun album, very easy on the ears He increased his buzz with I am without you in my musicaland catering for all ages. his hit single “Balance” in 2005 life. So with that said, keep sup- when he signed with Mshasho porting me and buy my original According to him, his inspi- Productions. work. Piracy must fall. I willration in terms of music is still always love you.”the same, which he states is, He plans to take his music to“to make an album that I can the next level by breaking into The cd launch will be in March.be proud of, an album that the international music scene, Venue and specific dates to bepeople will love and want to seeing that African music is announced soon. finally getting the recognition it Fashion show in Future looks bright for songbird Khorixas AiliIilonga Annual Music Awards as a platform for making me a multiple award artist.” She added that even though TIME MULTI award-winning artist, Ann her schedule is hectic she still makes 08:00-08:30 Singer rose to fame in the music time to engage with her fans on social 08:35-09:05 SCPTLTSESETlsbTfrpeDamletrbsifiieneaaheeclluoinseccUeehnnh“TIuhleEasasgafwcteeneyrteMehhaahch,meyggckehrBeFtdnataishahidirieooccmtisaonll-oeooaanJhvnAiSiiiuctMitihhAgtcoonniftssnnngrmaaithcEhhordrktrnatyiihhugktillaebecaaetrms.ddnnCwiilgseiflnol,noorluiLLpoeelngpggutuaaliTmhmafiawtrItssseaaueeeannsnnimarinniiwtonttelecaanuggphaaglnSiea+h3ddoddpoisnshthnnoegnnniddvehdoncaltenTfiCmamnSleiiiiddAAcofseeoepeLigntksiraehlarnHkUhnuyscehrorirrgoanaSccccofAAeboitrgassdtdbfenJslreteioeaasn3hrjflvtsolehhehelaxgsseeEdorfsaiieddei1aerCntoessci.rii,possnanKl1maCtnppiioeeaytmtTeeeb,deegecwtffhnoaihcTnmmfaaeanhsstasaaawdintrdttsrtoosessleghhrEsennnindtlCciihfricemmdcohccreesemFtroltdddidilathOiooivexoiisrutnrgmtoseeesCCautaomerkaanssMMonhp1PnDnacrnnndcoicsirootia4dltohgdortosiCnsdaattEleathuommteanisktoentlgelibnnnOt-neaMMaeoisctidsbiPialirsmmmlsaa,dninioSlu-ty”ynsgeegrsaiggii-co-nn,enuuccnnltjees..-e-nnttPmmooiiH1ccrreeaaiiapatTsmStctacbtsctIOhdfbnEnnhhhohnnnrhhnonoottoeuaoikhTo2froeeetetggiiiottdmudmvsnupgiyeroompayrnyhne2lwireoarrael21nsoepnesaonn21tofsotdhwdnaThcoheedralitifvfnhfuaiieiompbaorsneCseiSSrsstadiDvaitcfssnhyheoruertdapgelfkkudTeterersaiomltoese1irhfitStordiisiionoSAkbfhratomhnetoc0illTenfheiLnnailldTiuearrKibktLnoovgfss1lneangdhMegurtAslueeMtr2tneeAhiedhtmsagaaeehhocr12rrnnawt.tAs1teon.ybhtteoiAh2efailwhd2hBtordsaonawhwdsed1ri2iCoeTf2tcsoeaoknxio2ebotErecwcSkhiksohEhtr2evtaafuneohfhekiogiuAtmedetsneascAMko,imhre.nr.n”lnittrntsnnoCfemonfhhF“erCrcmaoiasheuiKpaTeoeeraoscSrsuatyreaSsnismofhicsoheuhinetnetd1vosthddhrn1omterhno1eaieyWeniar2isst,twneerdrnoSa2riypaemsitcnbaseitn0mlhxhr+toonoiiwweulhou1acisamenfAfiDmeektemdnnoansy7hiiasntloana,ouirdemg.omhtlluttaerlnwgowsdcsyToelkcleiiwougtwalrngihaiehs-o--ltintnnelhBCBBDBBBBDl.ndl EEEEEEEOJJPPDSSSSSSU;;PPPPPPsoawanaT“AamYhsiaymptganRasuiwwnnllernerahoADASIc;;;;;;onbbhkdoaaaicanscStihaadnuuaDBBBBBenentatnrmcECusrerrfeeo,erEsenmmaeasansddyEEEEEhaSfEastbSasenstgdaahucSripew,ssensr,nesDDDDD;sSeeiEhew.iyalrorilytdt‘mhdgataadoDnBeerwah;skhabtrech,nwarttnushadeeitAPheiiseeslldnawonkcdrhlieheeitranligaPhnCfaehlneevtodtetbNttmfhaonicgetneEihhn,ePsmomppeotmorAhv“eoasesia;uwsmrlnEaunIteeanadeenMhuotiBatfrrtmn;nwksaguwesaoyiAetastyEsAsildDhfnshflrooigewcdiuhlntlenuc’tetSd,efemslEeuhtoltafanmusalliffiPbcANaanfytmetmSeomotarriIhounrsaisardnslnrerAo;otyabnbetedrteetltsdfenaflseynnDMu,lhyvtolflsiedcdsiareaehsotimenetrkiohPinlsoalinAuarremavhygseeNtorglbrgPdichsbeohieLwnaoatthewoiaerbhvefEeehlpinslgmnrveaobnerer.ohftele;tresistlhrsiau“fwéirm.aitnhkotBcIlnaeb,assl-teeirhtnl,luietEnyl,aioxd.-sgSt P media and always makes time to reply 09:10-09:40 to her followers. 09:45-10:15 Ann Singer 10:20-10:50 10:55-11:25 11:30-12:00 12:05-12:35 12:40-13:10CATWALK: Design work by one ofthe trainees. 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09March - 15 March 2017 ENTERTAINMENT 17 Foreign productions are not regulated by lawSA FILMMAKERS EXPLOIT LOCALSSome stakeholders and individuals at Swakopmund, depending on the film industry as a source of income, aired their concerns regarding the man-ner in which foreign film producers exploit Namibian workers. Marshallino Beukes some foreign film makers bring their individuals apparently get prefer- Commission in order to share infor- own drivers, medics, carpenters ence over local small and medium mation with the public on a regularThe individuals alleged that these and even labourers along. “Can’t we companies, regarding tenders for basis. According to the association’s foreign productions, especially provide those services here? We are set building, catering etcetera. They chairperson, Herbert Aibeb, they arefrom neighbouring South Africa, tired of their excuse that we are not warned that, should the situation not in the process of setting up an officetend to bring along their own work- skilled or qualified,” one of the con- change, the next major movie might in Swakopmund where residents willing crew, leaving locals out in the cerned persons asked, mentioning be boycotted by concerned locals. be kept updated on developments in that he himself has been working on the local film industry.“cold. movie sets for almost 20 years. Meanwhile, the Erongo Film Mak- We do not have a problem with ers Association was established in He also noted that the association’s them bringing crew members Their main concern is the fact that Swakopmund, with the main aim goal is to provide training in thealong, but should there not be some there seems to be no regulatory body to regulate the film industry in the various movie production fields, inkind of quota-system in place, in in place, which makes it, “easy for Erongo Region, as well as to uplift, order to craft local professionals.order to cater for Namibian workers the foreign productions to do as they train and empower locals, especiallyas well,” they asked. wish”. unemployed youths, in this industry. The association said that Na- mibians, especially in the Erongo They furthermore explained that Another concern is the fact that They are planning to work in close Region, are skilled and competent to well-established companies and corporation with the Namibia Film be appointed as crew members. LEFT OUT: Mad Max: Fury Road,a huge Hollywood blockbuster, partly shot in Na- mibia. Photo contributed NAMA nominees to be anouncedWHERE INVESTMENT Staff ReporterBUILDS A BETTERNAMIBIA AFTER months of jittery nerves and eager anticipation, the wait for who madeINFRASTRUCTURAL FINANCE | DEVELOPMENT FINANCE it onto the nominees list for the 2017 Na- mibian Annual Music Awards (NAMA)Contact [email protected] to do great things. will finally be revealed on March 15th 2017. The announcement follows after an intense and vigorous vetting and judging process by an independent steering com- mittee and judging panel, consisting of both local and internationally acclaimed individuals. They had to sift through 865 entries received from all around the coun- try since 2 December 2016. Executive Chairperson of the NAMA’s Tim Ekandjo, stated that, “So much has taken place behind the scenes since we called for entries in October 2016, we have received a record number of 865 en- tries for this year’s awards which not only demonstrates the growing interest, but also the endeared respect that the music industry has for the NAMA platform and its consistent governance procedures.” NBC’s Chief Commercial Officer Umbi Karauihe-Upi on her part stated that, “preparations for the main event are well underway and reaching the point of announcing the nominees mean we are getting closer to the big day.” She added that the NBC as a public broadcaster with a mandate to provide a wide and varied scope of content is once again ready to showcase the event. This world-class event takes place on 28 and 29 April, but the energy and focus is now geared towards putting together an exceptional nominee announcement event. Creating Opportunities for Communities

18 SPORT 09 March - 15 March 2017 Gaby Ahrens takes aim at business LIFE AFTER TRAP SHOOTINGSTRAIGHT SHOOTER: Gaby Ahrens. Photo contributedJust seven months after retiring from competitive trap shooting, Gaby Ahrens is now embarking on an entrepreneurship journey on a full-time basis. Gabby Tjiroze fish netting. Ahrens who secured a 9th posi- Bronze medal at the Commonwealth Sport Federation (ISSF) after landing “My hope for this year is to be suc- tion overall in the Summer Olympic Games in 2010 in India and at the a 11th place at the first World CupFor someone who is coming from Games in Brazil last year said that 2008 Summer Olympics, Ahrens of the season in the United States in a demanding, competitive and a cessful in my business on which my was the biggest highlight of her finished in 20th and final place in the 2014. win-first mentality, being in busi- focus will be totally. I am prepared career. “I have not picked up my gun qualification round. At the 2012 Sum-ness is no different as it requires the to sacrifice and commit to what I set since then. The current restrictions on mer Olympics she was the Namibian Ahrens who sees her father as hersame. She calls this phase of her life my mind to as I am a hard worker our shooting ranges at Luiperds Val- flag-bearer and again competed in inspiration plans to enrol in a Mastersas “tough as nails one.” The retired and goal-driven. Last year was a very ley has also put a halt on all shooting the women’s trap, where she finished Sports Management Course and studytrap shooter manages Southern Cross challenging year for me as I lost close activities so nobody can train,” said in 22nd place. The 36-year-old took part-time through the InternationalServices, a company that sells shade family members and the death of my the athlete. over the first place in the Africa Olympic Committee with the longnetting, ropes, carports, awnings and brother that was deeply saddening for ranking of the International Shooting term goal of being part of management me,” said Ahrens. The Windhoek-born also won a for Team Namibia in Japan in 2020. Pfannenstiel reminisces on Global United TOUGH GUY: Dennis Dembski finished third in the national quads last year at Farm Lichtenstein. Staff Reporter School, and the GEE-OM “If everybody plays their part Photo contributed Future for the Youth project. by picking up litter, recycling, The Global United Climate saving water and more – all overTough track awaits Enduro Kick project is entering its Pfannenstiel explained that the world – the planet can become 7th year in Namibia. Lutz the great support by local a better place to live on. We lookThe second round of the with single tracks, rocky and last month, with more than 70 Pfannenstiel, the founder sponsors such as FNB Na- forward to engaging with theBank Windhoek Namibia difficult mountain passes as competitors. Henner Rusch of Global United, looks mibia and the engagement of Gobabis community and hopeEnduro Championship will well as river sections which and Marcel Henlé (Open back at several success local heroes including Lolo that everyone will attend the bigtake place on Saturday, 11 will challenge the concentra- Class) battled for victory for stories over the years. Goraseb and Collin Benja- game,” said the retired footballer.March, at Farm Lichten- tion, fitness and skills of the more than three hours on the min have garnered attention,stein. bikers. In particular, the se- 150km track, only to be sepa- “We do believe that especially in the internation- HAPPY: Lutz Pfannenstiel giving nior motorbike riders, as well rated by seconds in the end. throughout the years we al arena and Global United a goalkeeping lecture. Enduro riders are set to face as the juniors, will have to have been able to contribute has received great coverage Photo contributedone of the toughest races of show strong endurance on the Marcel Henlé secured his towards awareness creation for its work.the national championship track. The Namibian Enduro first victory of the season amongst approximatelyas they gear up for Lichten- Championship got off to a fly- ahead of Rusch who will be 70 000 scholars and eight “Through the years astein’s challenging track. ing start on Farm Omakwara highly motivated this weekend communities throughout great basis has been built to fight back on his home turf. Namibia. The campaigns in Namibia and we believe The riders will be greeted such as ‘Waste not, want not’ that many activities, such and ‘Let’s use our resources as the re-invigoration of the wisely’ have left a lasting Enviro Clubs at schools will impact in Namibia and we lead to positive contributions trust that these messages will in the communities that we contribute towards a more visited,” he said positive attitude regarding precious resources in Na- Pfannenstiel added that mibia and recycling for the they are excited about the country,” said Pfannenstiel. visit to the Omaheke region this year. The new motto Several projects were born – Play Your Part - is also through this initiative such extremely applicable as envi- as the recycle competition ronmental issues are not the for schools which is a gar- problem of a group of people dening project at Dagbreek only, such as municipalities and government. 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09 March - 15 March 2017 ADVERT 19 Windhoek Gymnasium Private SchoolEVERYONE GETS A KEY IN LIFEPeter de Villiers kicked-off the first Trustco High Performance Coaching Clinic for 2017 by defining a great coach as being one who has aknow-how of the game, and has a ‘way’ of moulding the meekest player into a confident member of the team.“Never let anyone question your coaching abilities so much that you stop believing in yourself and ultimately giving away your key,” he said.He reminded the audience that coaching is life, everyday life, “Never forget that you’re coaching a person who becomes a rugby player; noone is a rugby player from the get-go.”Mr. Fanie van Zyl, Rector of Windhoek Gymnasium Private School, shared that he learned a lot through Peter de Villiers’ vast knowledge onrugby and coaching, “I learned that great coaches will let the ‘uncoachable’ player be, one must however be patient and just provide subtleguidance.” @trustco_group www.tgh.na

20 SPORT 09 March - 15 March 2017SPORTSA U-18 TRIUMPHRainy weather didn’t stop the Rugby Sevens funWINNERS: SA boys celebrating their win. Photo contributedSouth African Academy under-18s clinched the trophy after beating Namibia Whk Gymnasiumunder-18, 45-0 in the Capricorn Rugby Sevens tournament on Saturday at theWindhoek Gymnasium sports ground. raises rugby fever Gabby Tjiroze He also said that he saw quite came third after beating Germany Gabby Tjiroze Zambia, Botswana and Germany. talented players in the tourna- 33-7 in the Bronze medal play- The event was officially opened by theThe SA boys showcased a high- ment. off, while Zambia succumbed to The wet and rainy weather in the capital brand of skills throughout the Botswana after they lost by 19-12 didn’t stop the Windhoek Gymnasium Deputy Minister of Sports, Youth andgame, and by halftime they were “There are some talented play- in the fifth position. Private School from breaking new National Services, Agnes Tjongarero, whoalready leading by 28-0. They ers and I can predict that some of grounds by putting the artificial turf was impressed and showed gratification forscored a total of seven tries. these players can become future The tournament had three pools, to test when they hosted the Capricorn the creativity of the school. Blitzbokkies. We need to nurture four under-19 teams, four un- Rugby Sevens tournament last weekend. The Namibian team showed tre- and develop the next generation der-15 teams from local schools The artificial surface is the first of its Also at the event was Namibian Rugbymendous courage throughout the of Sevens players for the national and an international pool. kind for professional rugby games in Union (NRU) president Bradley Bassongame, but succumbed to a team team and I think this was a good Africa. who heaped praises on the school for thesuperior in all departments. scout for us,” said Schoemans. Host Windhoek Gymnasium initiative. lost to Windhoek High School The wet weather didn’t stop hundreds of Speaking to the media, South The tournament attracted teams (WHS) by 31-19, who were people from coming and witnessing young “This is the type of world-class events weAfrica’s u-19 coach, Marius from other countries and the crowned the under-19 High exhilarating talent. The festival kicked off need in our sport industry, and the schoolSchoeman, said he was very teams played on the school’s School Champions. The tables on Friday afternoon, 3 March, which saw a did a great job by taking this initiative withimpressed with the performance brand-new world-class field, were turned in the under-15 pool, number of teams compete for this historic its state-of-art facilities. The NRU remainsof his team and he complimented which is the first artificial rugby when Windhoek Gymnasium event. The tournament attracted teams committed to ensuring that rugby elevatesthem on the good defence of the turf in Africa. beat WHS 14-7 to win in that age from other countries, such as South Africa, to levels which was never seen before, butteam. group. that could not be done alone and called for Meanwhile, SA All Stars team collaborative effort,” said Basson.Jarman retains title Gabby TjirozeBOXING CHAMPION: Jarmann and a friend after his ANTHONY JARMANN successfully retained CHAMPIONS The Windhoek High School U-16s that was crowned the champions. win. Photo contributed his WBA Pan African Junior Middleweight title Photo contributed after defeating South African George Mduli on Saturday, 4 March. Get your Sports update first Jarmann battled Mduli from the first round and all the way to the last. He won the fight on a unanimous points decision, 120-105, 117-105, 118-105. Jarmann put Mduli down on the canvas in the third round, but the determined South African got up and showed his willingness to fight further. As they kept exchanging blows another punch from Jarmann put Mduli down twice in the fourth round, getting the cheering crowd on their feet. Mduli held on till the eighth round when he was put down again but he still got up and continued till the final round. He had a point deducted for clinching the Namibian boxer. “It wasn’t a comfortable fight at all. He was a very strong and tough opponent and he held on till the last round. I thought I will not complete the full rounds but Mduli was determined. I thank God for the victory. I am also happy for my pro- moter Kinda Nangolo to make this fight happen and now I am looking towards a brighter future,” said Jarmann. Jarmann now boasts a record of 16 fights with 14 wins, 1 loss and a draw.