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WINNING NUMBERSNEWS BUSINESS SPORT P20 5 2046733 49 13 2052997 49UNEMPLOYMENT NAM SLIPS YOUNG 1 2016968 49INCREASES IN MINING CYCLISTS 6 2020740 49 RANKING REALISE 4 2045915 49 P 03 DREAM P 08 REMINDER THESE 5 NUMBERS APPEARED IN LAST WEEK’S INFORMANTÉ. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER.www.informante.web.na • 061-275 4700 Find us on Your Community NEWSPAPER • 26 May - 31 May 2017 • Edition # 582CLAWS OUT ON PREDATORSPREDATOR IS THE HUNTER PREDATOR BECOMES THE HUNTEDA farmer from the Kunene Region is still licking his wounds A glory-seeking lion hunt backfired for a prominent northern businessman who iron-after he lost close to 50 goats to a leopard said to be roam- ically also had a hand in the fencing of the Etosha National Park after it came to lighting in the area. that he and his associates are being investigated for the bloodbath. Eba Kandovazu killed two more lions. other farmers only took pictures as a The pictures of the hunters posing way to the nation what is happening. Northern businessman, David Sheehama, better known as next to the dead lions were then “However, I did not necessarily Kambwa, and other farmers in the posted to the farmers’ respective upload pictures on social media. Omusati Region who accompanied social media accounts, attracting Other people distributed them,” him on his wild game hunt, which it both criticism and praise. Circulated Sheehama said. has since emerged might have been pictures also show the slain lion illegal, is being investigated for killing being skinned. “People on the farm Sheehama, in fact, posted at least three lions. informed me of the marauding pred- six pictures of their hunting expedi- ators and I immediately informed tion on his Instagram account where If the illegal hunting is established, the MET staff about the issue. The he has several thousand followers. the suspects would face criminal ministry’s staff came but they had a MET spokesperson, Romeo Muyun- charges.Environment minister, small car and could not help. How da Muyunda noted that the ministry Pohamba Shifeta, has expressed do you trace down a predator with only became aware of the slain lions concern over the prevailing human / such a small vehicle? They did not because of the circulated social wildlife conflicts following the re- have enough resources,” Sheehama media posts. cent killings of a total six lions that criticised. escaped from the Etosha National He maintained that no report were Park. He warned farmers to acquaint Sheehama insists that he and the made to the ministry about stray themselves with the law before lions on Sheehama’s farm. hunting down wild animals.MASSACRE: The goats that was allegedly killed by a leopard. Photo contributed “We have warned farmers to also Marthina K Mutanga The latest incident comes as the properly construct their kraals so LION SLAYER: David Sheehama and the slain lions. human-wildlife conflict continues un- that predators do not enter. Predator Photo contributedBannie Roman, owner of farm Spaar abated, with predators becoming both carcasses should be handed over to Water near Khorixas, in December the hunter and the hunted. the ministry for investigations. Welast year lost 25 goats in a surplus kill- are currently investigating to de-ing when a leopard allegedly managed Human-wildlife conflict tends to termine whether or not the farmersto get through the fence of his kraal and increase during periods of drought or who killed the lions have permits askilled his small livestock all at once. when predators’, like the leopards, required,” Shifeta said. natural prey becomes scarce. Ministry On Sunday, 21 May, the leopard of Environment and Tourism spokes- The minister further condemnedallegedly again entered Roman’s kraal person, Romeo Muyunda, confirmed the posting of pictures of the huntsand killed another 23 goats during the that his ministry is aware of the killing on social media, labelling it asnight. “That thing gets into the kraal of Roman’s goats and that investiga- “uncivilised.”while we are all sleeping and just kills tions are ongoing.and leaves the goats without eating “Namibians are tarnishing thethem,” said Roman. Muyunda added that although country’s image by posting such problem wild animals are usually things. They are scaring away the Surplus killing, also known as exces- killed, the community came together tourists and the industry will suffer.sive killing and henhouse syndrome, with the ministry and requested that Thousands of people depend onis a common behaviour exhibited by the leopard instead be captured and tourism for employment and thepredators in which they kill more prey driven back to the national park or a country’s economy will downgrade,”than they can immediately eat and conservancy. Shifeta maintained.then cache or abandon the reminder.Roman claims that he reported both Muyunda added that his ministry Speaking to Informanté, Sheehamaincidents to the Tora Conservancy in does not compensate for the losses insists that he killed the predatorsthe Kunene Region, but that nothing of livestock to the farmers, but that because they killed two of his cattle,has yet been done despite locals also it merely assists the farmer under the and 19 others belonging to localcomplaining frequently of sighting the Ministry Scheme with a little money farmers in the Ongandjera area.wild cat. to help the farmers start up and recov- ering over time what they lost. 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2 NEWS 26 May - 31 May 2017DOUBLE MURDER ACCUSEDSomaeb admits killing girlfriend, refutes killing her sonDENIES KILLING CHILDA 41-year-old Outjo man who was first imprisoned for allegedly killing his girlfriend’s child and then killing hisgirlfriend while out on bail for the first crime some four years ago, has denied involvement in the first murder. Eba Kandovazu Samoeb is said to have assaulted had gone to another man. “I was left because they are asking for their moth- SAVAGE: Sageus Samoeb before he the boy and blocked his mouth and alone with the children. My daughter er? You assaulted the boy because he took to the stand to testify.The suspect, Sageus Samoeb yester- nose. He then reportedly burned the was crying for her mother and I didn’t is not your child and you directed your Photo: Eba Kandovazu day told Judge Naomi Shivute that mattresses and carpets that contained know what to do. They were pestering anger at him for the absence of hishe loved Remember Geingob as if he the boy’s bloodstains. This, according me about their mother’s whereabouts mother,” Nduna said.were his own son. to court documents, was an attempt on so I took a shoe and I beat them both the accused’s part to defeat the course on their buttocks to keep quiet, like Samoeb denied hitting Geingob He stated that he and his deceased of justice.The boy is further said to any parent would,” Samoeb said. against the wall, and maintained thatgirlfriend, Charlote Geingos, lived have died as a result of blunt force he fell from a bench and hit his headwith their three-year-old daughter and trauma to the head. Samoeb testified State Prosecutor Simba Nduna hard on the floor the day before hesix-year-old Remember Geingob, who that the child’s mother, Geingos left strongly objected the accused’s claims was found dead on his bed.the state alleges he killed. him and the children at home, without that he beat both children. informing him of her whereabouts for The accused last year admitted guilt The indictment reads that Geingob about four days. He claimed Geingos “I put it to you that you only assault- for killing Geingos, whom he stabbeddied as a result of asphyxia. ed the boy. Your claim of assaulting at least 21 times, whilst he was out on the girl is illogical. Who beats a child bail for the murder of Geingob.Teen stabs ex-boyfriend’s baby Doctor loses bid for tax millions Staff Reporter playing with other children at the it is reported that the deceased was time of the incident. Police investi- operating a tractor with a machine Eba Kandovazu Namibia to repay him the moneyIn a suspected revenge killing, a gations continue. which is used to cut grass when that had been paid into a government17-month-old baby girl was this his jacket hooked into the machine A Ugandan-born doctor with Na- account by the central bank after itweek brutally stabbed to death A 19-year-old Namibian female while changing the lever. mibian citizenship who is suing the was taken from his Bank Windhoekwith a knife by a 16-year-old was allegedly raped by a 23-year- Minister of Finance, the Commis- accounts in March this year, on anfemale suspect at Iileni location old suspect at Kuisebmund at In other news, a fire incident sioner of Inland Revenue, the Bank instruction from the Commissionerat Keetmanshoop. 15h00. It is alleged that the suspect reported by the police at Tutaleni of Namibia, Bank Windhoek and the of Inland Revenue. The Ministry of requested the victim to take her location in the Erongo Region Prosecutor General in an attempt to Finance is claiming that the North- The suspect, who is said to be an laptop to his room. The suspect al- destroyed 17 shacks on 21 May have N$22.22 million returned to him ern-based doctor has been under-de-ex-girlfriend of the dead baby’s legedly followed his victim into the mid-day. The cause of fire has not has lost Part A of his application. claring his income for years in afather, allegedly entered the room room, locked the door and raped yet been established. bid to evade tax, and owes the stateof the baby’s mother where the her. The suspect was arrested and Deputy Judge President Hosea N$17,7 million in unpaid taxes, anbaby was sleeping and stabbed her police investigations continue. A case of murder was opened Angula dismissed an urgent applica- additional N$17,7 million in penal-twice in the stomach on Tuesday on 22 May at Omulunga Loca- tion in which Dr Livingstone Mugimu ties, and interest of more than N$2,5between 15h00 and 16h00. The In another incident, a 12-year- tion, Grootfontein, when Lazarus sought an order against the Bank of million, amounting to the tax bill ofmother of the baby was reportedly old girl was allegedly raped by Mwadimono, a 38-year-old man, N$37,9 million.at her neighbour’s house when the a suspect at Cowboy compound succumbed to injuries on the waymurder happened. The suspect has in Katima Mulilo on 20 May at to a hospital after he was stabbed The doctor is said to have claimedbeen arrested and police investiga- about 20:00. The suspect’s age has with a screw driver on the left more than N$26 million from thetions are ongoing. not been given, however, he has side of his chest by a 17-year-old government medical fund, PSEMAS, been arrested police investigations suspect. It is alleged that the de- since 2015. Judge Angula has since Ntssamba Musova Cecilia, a continue. ceased, who is a Police Officer, was declared that Mugimu’s applicationtwo-year-old Namibian female, following information of suspected is in violation of the provisions ofdrowned in a bucket of water over An adult male succumbed to death illegal dealing in cannabis at the the Income Tax Act, and that it is notthe weekend at Kayirayira Village at the Gobabis airstrip earlier this time of the incident. The suspect permissible for him to approach thein the Kapako Constituency. week after his arm was ripped off has been arrested. The deceased’s court. by a machine which was attached next of kin are informed and police It is alleged that the deceased was to the tractor he was operating. In investigations continue. “The applicant has not satisfied the what appears to be a freak accident, requirement of clear right to obtain an interim relief. The applicant is asking200+ suspected poachers nabbed for an incompetent relief. The appli- cation for the issue of interim orders Marthina K. Mutanga indeed a complex problem to ad- a backbone of the Namibia economy, TAX DODGER: Dr Livingstone is refused,” the judge ordered. dress,” said Shifeta. Shifeta said that as it has proven to be a catalyst for Mugimu. Photo: Eba KandovazuLast year alone, 36 rhino horns, more resources have been allocated transformation and inclusion of the The matter was postponed to 7 June56 elephant tusks and 79 pieces of to fighting poaching, with more most marginalized communities into and Mugimu stands represented byelephant tusks were recovered and government agencies, the police the economic mainstream. Sisa Namandje.confiscated by the authorities. force, the Namibian Defence Force, the National Intelligence Services He said that the next step in the The Minister of Environment and and the judiciary coming on board to process is to develop the prioritiesTourism, Pohamba Shifeta, reported support their efforts to reduce poach- for 2017/2018.that his ministry assisted in the ar- ing. “We also got an approval ofresting of more than 222 suspects for an additional 495 posts to establish Even though rhino and elephantpoaching and illegal possession of the Dedicated Wildlife Protection poaching seems to be slightly oneither rhino horns or elephant tusks. Services of which recruitment has the decrease, the current trends and already started,” noted Shifeta. numbers over the past few years are “Poaching is driven by interna- disturbing and poaching needs to betional criminal syndicates and it is Shifeta added that tourism remain brought under complete control, the ministry stated. 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26 May - 31 May 2017 NEWS 3UNEMPLOYMENTYouthstill at receiving end of joblessnessINCREASES BY 6.1 %The broadly defined unemployment rate of the population aged 15 years and above is estimated to have increased to34%, which signifies a rise of 6.1% since 2014 when the rate was last measured. Zorena Jantze agricultural sector throughout Shimuafeni. Furthermore, he petition for jobs. The broad the Kunene, Zambezi and WORKFORCE: Statistician-Ge- the length and breadth of the added that broad unemploy- unemployment rate among Ohangwena, where the rates neral of NSA, Alex Shimuafeni.These are figures released country since 2015. ment rates among the youths the female population aged are 52.2%, 48% and 45.4%, Photo contributed by the Namibian Statistics aged 15 to 35 years is 43.4%, an 15 years and above is 38.3%, respectively. The rate is alsoAgency (NSA) on its fourth “The main sector of em- increase of 4.5 % compared to which is higher than their higher for females than malesannual Labour Force Survey ployment is the agricultural, the broad unemployment rate male counterpart’s rate of 29.8 in all the regions except in(LFS) result highlights of 2016. forestry and fishing, however, of 39.0 % among the youth as %. On a regional level, broad Ohangwena and OmusatiSpeaking at the press confer- the sector has experienced a reported in 2014. Shimuafeni unemployment rate is higher where the rate for females isence, Statistician-General of major drop. Currently 135,832 explained that the popula- and more pronounced in rural lower than that of males.NSA, Alex Shimuafeni said people, or 20.1%, are employed tion structure shows that a areas for population aged 15the main reason for this sharp in the agriculture, forestry high number of youth which years and above at 39.2%, than Shimuafeni reiterated thatincrease is attributed to pro- and fishing sector, a decline finished secondary education in urban areas where the rate these are merely highlightslong drought that affected the compared to 2014’s LFS with has not been absorbed into the is 30.3 %. The regions with the whilst a more detailed report 206,722 people or 29.2 % labour force and are in com- highest employment include will be released by the end of employment rate,” explained next month.Young Samaritans changing lives Caprivi high treason case postponed Munuma, Shine Samulan- forceful succession of the Zorena Jantze Eba Kandovazu dela, 47, Manuel Makendano Caprivi Region. , 52, Alex Mushakwa , 63,For most, money becomes The case of eight men who Diamond Salufu, 64, Hester They were arrested in 2002an insatiable entity. City stand accused of high treason, Ntombo, 52, Frederick Ntam- and were sentenced to 32life becomes marred with an sedition, public violence and bilwa, 57, and John Ntem- years in 2007, before theavalanche of endless dreams the illegal importation, as bwe, 50, are set to enter a Supreme Court subsequentlyof all the possible things one well as possession of ammu- special plea when they make reviewed their sentences andcan own. nition and weapons, thereby their next court appearance. ordered a retrial in 2013.There are, however, those plotting to secede the thenthat only possess the graying Caprivi Region from the rest The state is alleging that The accused persons arethreads on their shoulders of Namibia in 1999 has been the suspects imported into represented by lawyers Ilseand feel ecstatic when spared postponed to 12 June. the country military weapons Agenbach and Jorge Ne-from the biting chill of wintry and ammunition comprised of ves. State Advocate Nevillenights. Jasmine /Goagoses, 26, The 51-year-old Progress cannons, machine guns and Wamambo is prosecuting andan extraordinary young wom- magazines to execute their Acting Judge Petrus Unenguan who resides in Windhoek is presiding.is among the rising number ofyoung people getting involved SELFLESS: Mavis Elias on the left and Jasminein charity. /Goagoses right. Photo contributed /Goagoses, who operates as behind under the care of Another young philan- DISASTER: Casual workers repairing the damage to the canal. Photo Maria DavidNamkid Namibia, a non- /Goagoses’ family. thropist, Mavis Elias, a radioprofit charity organisation that personality who has a heart fororganises the annual Namkid With regard to community children and a passion for do-Winter Drive, delved into how outreach programmes, ing charity work, is the foundershe got involved in charity and /Goagoses says that they of EM Love Foundation.the desolate communities that have organised charity eventsreap from such causes. since 2014. 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4 NEWS 26 May - 31 May 2017 Some students could be illegally residing around Daan ViljoenMET STUDENTS LASH OUT ATLODGE OWNERMinistry of Environment (MET) staff members and students at the Namibia University of Science and Technology are lashing out at the ministryand owner of Sun Karros Daan Viljoen Lodge, Bertus Struwig for alleged harassment and possible evictions.Aili IilongaThe group stated that, according to Sun Karros Daan Viljoen. Photo for illustrative purpose. Photo contributed MET benefits and from previ-ous years, MET staff are allowed free they have the approval to stay at the Struwig insists that the group should When approached, MET Minister Po- issued then it’s not by me but by theaccommodation in the area and can lodge, and if they do not have then adhere to rules and not accuse people hamba Shifeta stated that procedures administrative team.also accommodate their immediate they are supposed to go. Currently, I unnecessarily. to issue eviction notices are done by They (students) themselves know thatfamily in the area. have a large pile of paperwork to go “I do not work with MET staff but the administrative team and not him. if anyone is found living in the park“We are tired of the harassment. This through and see who is working there with my staff only, so it’s not in my “They (students) should not lie, please. without permission and if they areman wants to chase us out along with and who’s to stay and who’s to go, jurisdiction to reprimand them for any I do not know that there are students amongst that group, then they mustour families and we have nowhere to so it’s a normal thing to do,” he said. misbehaviour on their part,” he added. there, so if there is an eviction notice leave,” he said.go. He communicates with the min-ister with information that is not trueand then a message comes back fromthe minister stating that we shouldleave Daan Viljoen,” said the group.They explained how Struwig allegedlyhurled insults and racist commentsand firing staff unnecessarily for noreasons at the lodge“He is dismissing people unfairly andsays that we are disturbing his touristsat the lodge,” they said.Struwig, on the other hand, explainedthat some MET staff are currentlystaying at the lodge and are not em-ployed within the Daan Viljoen area orat Sun Karros.“Some of them that are staying atthere do not work for the lodge, so it’snormal procedure to issue a properfinding and investigate whether or notLingua College celebrates milestone Aili Iilonga “This is a time to celebrate and enjoy your more than 50 staff members and gradu- qualifications from all the years of study- ated more than 10 000 since its inception.Graduation ceremonies celebrate the ing, so go out there and make the nation The college offers Full Time Programmesachievements of hard work, dedica- proud,” she said. in Business Management, Informationtion and perseverance for not only the The institution was originally established Technology, Travel and Tourism and Lan-graduates, but for the entire nation, in 2001 with the aim to provide language guages as well as a range of short courses.and this was indeed the case when the training, consultancy services, translation International Training College Lingua isInternational Training College Lingua and interpretation services to both the accredited by Namibia Qualificationscapped 790 students during their 15th public and the private sector. Authority (NQA). In addition to this,anniversary celebration early this Ingrid and her husband Leon Mettler, also International Training College Lingua isweek. a managing director, built the college in also approved as Private Higher Institu-Speaking at the momentous occasion, 2005 at a cost of N$3 million and with a tion by the National Council of HigherDeputy Minister of Higher Education, staff of just 20 and now it has grown to Education (NCHE). Training and Innovation (MHETI) DrBecky Ndojoze-Ojo congratulated the SKELETON UNCOVEREDgraduates on their well-deserved achieve-ments and dedications Marthina K Mutanga a few skeleton bones where“Do not just stop here now that you discovered next to the skull butgot your qualification, as education is a A skull and some skeletal bones they are still searching for theseamless journey and once you have it, it were uncovered near Goreangab other remaining bones.will open doors for you. So always strive dam by construction workers, The Head of National Foren-to learn more and embark on a life-long while doing excavation work for sic Science Institute Dr Pauljourney of hard work,” she says a new extension in the Goreang- Ludik said they are carrying outIn an emphatic reminder to the gradu- ab settlement area, on 23 May. scientific analysis on the skullates, Ndojze-Ojo added that, “Apply your Police Commissioner Selvanus to determine the age and thequalifications and knowledge in the mar- Nghishidimbwa stated that only gender.ket and always remember that collectivityis more important than individualism” REWARDS OF EXCELLENCE: A student receiving her accreditation. 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6 EDITORIAL 26 May - 31 May 2017 RETRO­ SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOOndonga kingdom pandemonium PIC OF THE DAY Photograph: Brendan Smialowskineeds resolution Altamahaw, US; A spectator at Ace Speedway track in North Carolina. I was trying my best to gauge what is happeningwithin the Ondonga kingdom, and my best bet to com- THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDENprehend the situation was to consult an elder who hadoutlived several traditional succession debacles in the IN CASE OF EMERGENCYlast century or so, in the absence of written analogy. Last year October, I mentioned how resil- donesia about 71 500 years ago that caused ated just 1 300km from the North Pole, What he told me was startling. To begin with, what is ient our planet was – how it has survived a global volcanic winter of six to 10 years they started to preserve a wide variety ofhappening within the Ondonga kingdom, could have major catastrophic events that killed up and severely reduced the human popula- plant seeds to protect against widespreadbeen a long drawn-out bloodbath followed by starva- to 85% of the species of our planet at a tion of earth, as evidenced by a genetic ecological disruption, and allow us to re-tion spanning several months or years. But how so I time. Because, yes, our little blue-green bottleneck occurring around that time in seed the planet, as it were, should a globalasked? Without painting the situation with the same planet is not quite as fragile as we expect our evolution. However, as it turns out, the catastrophic event occur. African seeds werebrush, he narrated horrifying stories of what could it to be. Life, after all, finds a way. How- greatest threat to our existence is anthro- amongst the first to enter, as the Southernhave happened more than a 100 years ago before san- ever, we – and our way of life – is quite a pogenic threats. Those we made ourselves. African Development Community has fority came around. bit more fragile than the planet, and that The bleeding edge of technology has always years been sending seed samples to Nor- has concerned us for quite a while now. presented some problems, but currently we way for protection against the unthinkable. He recalls tales of swaths of villages and districts Scientists even have a term for that risk are expanding on several fronts that could The location was considered ideal, since itwhere the subjects of a kingdom died of hunger – a Global Catastrophic Risk. It is de- affect our own survival. The two front-run- was not located near any tectonic activitybecause they couldn’t cultivate their land or take their fined as a hypothetical future event that ners currently are super intelligent artificial and was located under the permafrost nearlivestock to summer grazing areas for as long as the could cripple or destroy modern civiliza- intelligences and molecular nanotechnol- the Arctic pole. A feasibility study had de-ailing King or Queen, hidden for obvious reasons, has tion. If it could cause human extinction, it ogy weapons. The emergence of these two termined that the seed vault, operating un-not announced what should happen season to season. is termed an existential risk. Thus, while a technologies would certainly spell our end aided, could preserve most seeds for hun-Simply put, only death can dethrone a King or Queen, global catastrophic risk could kill the vast if not handled properly. A super intelligent dreds of years – possibly even thousandsas royalty in Aawambo tradition cannot abdicate or majority of life on earth, humanity could AI would suddenly supplant humans and for some seeds. Naturally, humanity hasresign. In those days, knobkerries, bows and arrows at least still recover from it. An existen- improve itself so quickly we could never managed to put even our Doomsday seedand guns would have been taken up and a bloodbath tial risk, however, would destroy our spe- hope to contain it. We would become com- vault in danger though our own actions.would ensue for months or years, mainly between rela- cies. There is no coming back from that. parable to ants against its intelligence – and With global warming accelerating, the per-tives and blood brothers and sisters, heirs and coun- Given our rather human prevalence for not since when do we negotiate with ants? mafrost that was supposed to provide protec-cillors, for any ambitious incumbent to ascend to the quite grasping statistics, we tend to think the Would we expect it to be any different? tion, and was thought to be permanent, turnedthrone. Perhaps that’s not what is happening within the chance of this is rather minor. We could not Molecular nanotechnology allows construc- out to be anything but. Last week, as sum-Ondonga kingdom, but the tale of the elder resonates be more wrong. Many of these events have tion on an atomic scale – small machines mer approached, the vault found its entrancewith the worries of similar incidents, and it’s perhaps a happened before, and we thus have some that could literally reshape matter. Should flooded after ‘permanent’ permafrost startedpoint to highlight that Aawambo people don’t consist idea of their likelihood. That is where stat- they be improperly programmed, they could to melt for the first time in forever. Luckily,of tribes, but clans from the same DNA tree, stretching isticians with their mathematical models replicate out of control, and consume our only the entrance flooded, and not the vault,beyond Namibia’s borders. That calls for the tradi- come in, and the results are quite shocking. biosphere. Nevertheless, even should this but still – it was enough for the Norwegiantional council seat to find orderly ways of dealing with The Global Challenges Foundation – spe- not happen, we already have several tech- government to start installing drainage ditch-similar issues exist in all traditional houses within the cifically founded to attempt to identify and nologies that could lead to extinction. While es they did not think they would ever need.Namibian borders. limit global catastrophic events – revealed nuclear weapons have so far only been used We need to be careful however. These risks in its 2016 Annual Report that the average twice, there still exists enough of them to are quite difficult to calculate, and may even These are sensitive issues that could spiral out of person is five times more likely to die during scourge the earth. Biotechnology could be be underestimated due to observation selec-control as regional and central government are reluc- a human extinction event than in a car crash. used to create biological weapons – a human- tion effects. Just because a complete extinc-tant to intervene for fear of obviously burning their In a 2008 expert survey, it was found that the created pandemic that spirals out of control! tion event has never occurred, does not meanfingers in such delicate traditional authority matters. estimated probability for a human extinc- Simpler still, we could just exhaust the earth it will not – after all, if it had occurred, thereThe Aandonga people are perhaps the first line of de- tion event during the next century was 19%! of its resources, leaving us unable to sup- would be no survivors, and we would havefence to start resolving the matters, more than anybody So what are these events? Well, they are port the billions of people currently living no idea it ever happened. So take a momentelse, as the matter will have dire consequences for all generally grouped into two categories of earth! Alternatively, as we‘ve witnessed to reflect just how fragile our existence is onthe Aawambo people and other traditional authorities. – anthropogenic (or human caused) and already, we could just ignore the dangers of this world, and how lucky we are to be here.The starting line is the determination of the unwritten non-anthropogenic. Non-anthropogenic climate change, and find that the planet’s cli- Life is precious. We should start acting like it.ancient customary laws that need to be reviewed and are those we usually think about when we mate has become hostile to our way of life.consolidated with the multiparty democratic principles think extinction events – things like as- So what can we do to defend against this? Desmond P van Heerden, HonsBCommthat rules over the Land of the Brave. teroid strikes, which is calculated to be a Well, the Norwegian government already (Stell) is the Chief Analytics Officer of one-in-a-million chance during the next started with a project. 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26 May - 31 May 2017 EDITORIAL 7 Entrepreneurs bring golden dividends FlipsideNAMIBIA’S 60% CHRIS JACOBIEDEPENDENCY RATIO of 65 and 80 worldwide are self- Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Namibians Are Better Janine Flint employed compared to just 11% of University of Southern Denmark adults between the ages of 18 and 29. and lead author of the report, senior THE vast majority of Namibians are much better than elections for positionsOver half of Namibia’s population Eighteen percent of “middle-aged” entrepreneurs bring with them a in the branches and regional structures of the Swapo party indicate. is under the age of 15 or over entrepreneurs (aged 30 to 49) are host of benefits – economic, socialthe age of 65. This demographic self-employed. and environmental – that the report What is on display is naked ambition for political influence on the lowestimplies that the working population labels “golden dividends”. These level of political service. Namibians cannot help but wonder if the struggleis increasingly responsible to cover Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest include relieving pressure of an to the death for positions are proving the long-held suspicion that a Swapoexpenditure for themselves and the rate of senior entrepreneurship ageing population on the state and membership card, even fraudulent, is more influential than good Namibianaging population dependent on them. worldwide in terms of entrepreneurial job creation. citizenship. intention and early-stage In a new report published by entrepreneurial activity, with a 35% “Every older adult who is self- Whereas good citizenship demands tolerance and unity, party membershipGlobal Entrepreneurship Monitor and 19% split respectively. Latin employed is less likely to place a provides amnesty against disrespect and internal rebellion. While Namibia(GEM), it was found that the rising America and the Caribbean comes financial burden on society and to is slipping on all international indexes and even the long-held belief of anumber of entrepreneurs aged 50 and in second with (27%/14%), followed contribute to the economy of that Namibian mining El Dorado is in tatters, individual leaders can afford to dragabove can offer economic, social and by the Middle East and North Africa country through the payment of taxes the highly-respected democratic status of the country through the mud.environmental benefits for economies (23%/7%) and the European Culture and by remaining economicallywrestling with aging (dependent) Countries (6%/4%). active,” he said. “Additionally, The irony is that the so-called custodians of democracy are also the assaultpopulations. For Namibia to meet its senior entrepreneurs are marginally team against democracy.2030 Vision of providing a quality of “Entrepreneurial success and more likely than their youngerlife that meets the developed world, prosperity has no age limits,” said counterparts to employ more than The Namibia on display is not the Namibia its citizens deserve. Thesenior entrepreneurship presents a Mike Herrington, Executive Director five people so they are not only economic stranglehold is a new hiding place for the financial opportunisticviable opportunity to do so. of GEM, whose report draws on data creating jobs for themselves but for to attack the bastions of good governance from which Namibians must collected between 2009 and 2016 on others as well.” free themselves, being caught in a grip of recession. A nation divided and GEM’s Report spans a decade’s entrepreneurial activity among more abandoned through a growing culture of selfish leadership that wants toworth of research, citing examples than 1.5 million people spread across Schøtt added that these findings maintain what is left of the treasury at all costs, will cost the nation dearly.from developing economies where 104 countries. “While the traditional have particular significance forcitizens over the age of 50 have played perception of entrepreneurship is economies struggling with the It seems that there is a sector of leaders in the national household thata significant role in contributing that it is a young person’s endeavor, perceived burden of an ageing waits in ambush to abuse any opportunity for personal gain and thinksto their economies. According to a the data are showing us that, in population. “With approximately that a crisis in governance is their best opportunity to promote their own2015 report by the United Nations, many aspects, older people are a 16% of the world’s population 55 or interests. In many cases it’s the truth that the most incompetent can only5.5% of Namibian citizens are over significant entrepreneurial force. But older, the issues of entrepreneurial progress through their political structures, as in some communities it wouldthe age of 60 and this is projected to this segment is largely an overlooked activity at these more advanced ages have been against the law not to bow deeply when even a branch official ofincrease to 7% by 2030 and 11% by and undervalued resource.” directly affect more than a 1.2 billion the party is passing by. It is especially on local and regional government level2050. GEM’s global findings gives people,” he said. “The world is that communities must feel abandoned. Ordinary Namibians will have tonew hope, indicating that the number The numbers related to Sub- beginning to understand how senior take control of their own destiny when leaders either ignore communitiesof self-employed older adults now Saharan Africa are consistent with entrepreneurs with their wealth or threaten them when they dare to complain. A leader must make sureoutweighs that of young adults. GEM findings that entrepreneurship of work and life experience, deep that he appoints those that want to and can execute promises, but, at the levels are typically higher in factor- networks, and eagerness to remain same time, avoid and reject those appointees that makes promises on According to the GEM Special driven economies where the types productive are a huge untapped behalf of leaders that are so impractical that ordinary citizens weep at theReport on Senior Entrepreneurship, of businesses started often require resource. impossibility. Leaders must make sure that subordinates keep promises by18% of adults between the ages of lower skills and less money to get off www.rothko.co.za understanding the mandate from the voters. If they do not understand it,50 and 64 and 13% between the ages the ground. they can at least pretend to respect it. According to Thomas Schøtt, Somehow, more communities are betrayed by leaders with amnesty and leave the electorate in the national intensive care unit. The rest are now partSan part of growth plans of the many shacks in the backyard of the Namibian House.Namibia is constantly trying to 14 regions, which includes the same rule of law and that these The sad fact is that everybody who thought they live in a Namibian House very poor, disenfranchised and laws are enforced, even when they are hiding in the backyard, because of political domestic violence inside theimprove the plight of its citizens, underrepresented. Only then can only benefit the poor, the landless house. The nation is gripped by a tyranny of bad administration that is either we be proud of achieving the goals and often the under-educated in tolerated or ignored by those with power.the economy, social equality and set out in the Harambee Prosperity our society. This need immediately Plan. focuses on the San Bushmen and Namibia is not a dictatorship, but the quickest route to it is to demandsociety at large. other marginalised communities. from the Head of State to hire and fire, suspend and discipline civil servants Each of the pillars in the plan The San community within the and town councils. The unspeakable reality is that infighting has renderedThrough launching the very represents a catalyst for change Nyae Nyae Conservancy is assisted the best leaders powerless, because of a political minefield that is set up in one way or another for our by the Nyae Nyae Development daily to entrench positions and favours for those that will never have enoughambitious Harambee Prosperity country. The first pillar focuses Foundation and its donors, but and don’t care if others have less than necessary. mainly on effective governance and this community like the other SanPlan (HPP), Vision 2030 and the service delivery to the Namibian communities need to know that The real hidden danger is that Namibians fix their attention on the wrong people across the country. There’s they are seen as an intrinsic and targets, forgetting that the middle management of the civil service mightNational Development Plans the be the mud in which state machinery is often stuck and deliberately and a positive sequence of events selfishly so. The undermining of basic administration in difficult times is thesocietal problems are to be tackled. to fulfilling the pillars; without worst tyranny Namibians can face on any level and they are powerless in the effective governance, there corridors of municipal offices where the doors are closed and where the staffReaching the goals, developing can be no sustained economic is unsympathetic. The same is on display at police charge offices and any development, job creation and other state agencies that are supposed to render a service that Namibiansthe five pillars upon which HPP is poverty eradication. do not ask for as a favour, but from time to time must make use of.based is essential for the long term This movement truly starts at the Even the most casual of observers cannot still be surprised by the chaos of bottom rung of society and although the Grootfontein Swapo district conference that now seems like a habitualgrowth and prosperity of Namibia our governance and democratic political criminal that cannot be rehabilitated. structure is strong, we need to focusas a nation and its people. These on improving the efficiency and It is a long simmering issue that has never been resolved and the governor, effectiveness of the service delivery, Otto Ipinge, must accept responsibility for the on-going embarrassment,plans have been put in place and especially in the marginalised areas just as the governors of Hardap and //Kharas who cannot manage to mend of this nation. the wounds of the two regions that now seem to want to be two regionsare implemented to see a general of a Namibian federation, with separate laws that do not exist for anyone We need to know that each else in Namibia. Namibians need to listen to the silent majority that playsincrease in prosperity. However, community is protected by the within the rules and forms the vast majority of law-abiding citizens. It is they who are thinking of the challenges of surviving in pressing economicshouldn’t the Gini-coefficient gap times and mostly contribute to the creation and more equitable distribution of Namibian wealth.decrease to ensure that the very The Namibian leadership can count their blessing for Namibians who arepoorest experience the same level better than that. They should not take it for granted, but should appreciate it as development for the common good of the nation, for what it is.of increased prosperity as the rest The combination of bad leadership and incompetent or disconnected civilof us? servants is breeding administrative anarchy and Namibia will never get out of the starting blocks for the race towards accelerated development.Shouldn’t the progress made be This is not a matter that will be solved by politicians, but by the citizensmeasured in the most marginalised who will only bear so much before their rejection of bad authority turns to contempt. Accountability cuts on all sides and therefore democracy is thecommunities of Namibia and use only sustainable political team sport.them as the nation’s benchmark? The dust of internal fighting is so thick that the opportunities to improve the lives of ordinary Namibians cannot be seen and the real danger is that,How do the five pillars affect, when the dust settles, the opportunities for Namibia will be lost.improve and develop the highly The best guarantee of good governance is respect and compassion for the silent majority and not the tyranny of faction of the hysteric minority whomarginalised and impoverished sees political infighting as key to economic survival.rural communities for example?The five pillars namely; Effectivegovernance and service delivery;Economic advancement; Socialprogression; Infrastructure important part of Namibia and the Harambee Plan and to receive thedevelopment; and International same attention and protection of their rights as other communities.Relations and Cooperation sound Addressing the extreme inequalityprogressive and exciting if you are a of our country and addressing the needs of the poorest in our societybusiness person in Windhoek or any is at the core of the Harambee Prosperity Plan vision and together,of the other Namibian cities. the different stakeholders can improve the lives of everyoneHowever, will it help the in Namibia, including the San community.poorest, will it start to address theextreme inequality in Namibia?Will it curb infant mortalityrates or reduce school dropouts(especially amongst girls) inthe most challenging Namibianenvironments or communities?Namibia needs to be successful Nyae Nyae Developmentin achieving this throughout the Foundation Namibia

8 BUSINESS 26 May - 31 May 2017BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review Country falls from 29th to 38th place 17 May - 23 May 2017 NAM SLIPS IN NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE MINING RANKING TRUSTCO GROUP TUC/TTO 4.00 - 1 103 4 414 HOLDINGS LIMITED DOWN UP BANK WINDHOEK BWH 17.39 - 42 738 HOLDINGS LTD NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 33.50 - 7 227 BIDVEST NAMIBIA - LIMITED BVN 7.79 - - AGRA LTD 2 NICTUS HOLDINGS - NAM AGR 1.46 - 1 - Namibia, which was at one stage a front-runner in Africa, has slipped in the ORYX PROPERTIES LTD NHL 2.0 - - 68 rankings in attractiveness of mining destinations from the twenty-ninth place in FNB NAMIBIA ORY 20.95 (0.05%) 3 2015 to the thirty-eighth in 2017. HOLDINGS LTD 273 FNB 47.21 (0.06%) 6 Zorena Jantze Namibia BotswanaCOMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE % This is according to the Fraser 4.84% (0.04%) Institute’s Annual Survey of ZambiaBRENT CRUDE OIL 54.15 1.54% NSX LOCAL 569 (0.19%) Mining Companies 2016 in terms MoroccoGOLD 1 255.50 0.04% NSX ALL SHARE 1 078 1.18% of its investment attractiveness.PLATINUM 944.40 % JSE TOP 40 48 239 (0.09%) Ghana 0.07% S&P 500 2 398 (0.49%) The survey states that after this Burkina FasoFOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE 0.41% UK FTSE 100 7 485 (1.29%) year’s decline, Namibia no longer 0.98% EURO STOXX 50 3 595 0.27% ranks as the second most attrac- MaliN$ PER US$ 13.07 HANG SENG 25 403 tive jurisdiction in Africa based TanzaniaN$ PER £ 16.94 on policy. Namibia’s score and Ivory CoastN$ PER € 14.62 rank deteriorated for the second Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) consecutive year. South AfricaThe local market was quiet this Their new projection for South Africa’s NEEEF that any conclusions areweek, with the NSX Local index growth is now 1% for 2017, due to the In 2014, Namibia was ranked as Liberia premature and does distort thedown 0.04% to 569.2, and the NSX resumption of agricultural production the 19th most attractive jurisdic- Quinea (Conakry) true picture. Must the govern-Overall Index down 0.019%, to close after the drought. They thus expect tion in the world when only poli- ment simply continue to acceptat 1067. In terms of volume, Trustco that inflation will return below 6% by cies were considered. Eritrea the dire situation our people findGroup holdings took the lead, with the second half of 2017, and thus agree Mozambique themselves in? Shouldn’t there beN$4.4 million worth of shares traded. with the SA Reserve Bank’s decision to Comparatively, Ivory Coast Madagascar a balance between the interest ofBank Windhoek Holdings dropped to hold its current repo rate, but caution has emerged as the top mining investors and that of the public?”second place in volume, with N$738 that it should stand ready to increase destination in Africa ranking at Mauritania Dausab questioned.000 worth of shares traded. The local rates should inflation not return under number 17 in the world followed Ugandacurrency weakened against most of control. by Botswana, Ghana, the DRC, Angolathe major foreign currencies, with a Zambia and Eritrea. South Africa,0.07% drop against the US Dollar, to In addition, they note that by contrast, is way down the index Zimbabweclose at N$13.07 against the USD, as there is limited room for stimulus at 74th place. Sierra Leonewell as a 0.41% drop against the British via macroeconomic policies, andPound, to close at N$16.94 against the recommend structural reforms in the Zimbabwe is ranked last on the NigerGBP. It closed at N$14.62 against the product, service and labour markets continent and is also in the bot- LeaothoEuro, a 0.98% drop. to stimulate economic growth and job tom ten measured globally, along Ethiopia creation. with Mozambique. Central African Republic The IMF last week completed an South SudanArticle IV visit to South Africa, and Market Quote: From a local perspective, Chair-noted that a muted recovery could “Either you run the day, or the day person: Law Reform and Develop- Sudaoccur in that country during 2017. runs you.”— Jim Rohn ment Commission spearheading Nigeria the drafting of the New Equitable EgyptrDeBpNosuitnivoenielsdnberawnd Kenya Economic Empowerment Frame- work (NEEEF), Yvonne Dausab expressed concern over the rank- ings. “How is it that something that is being reviewed and talked about and has not even been finalised is being criticised so much. There is still so much work being done on million, however, after requests from the MTC responds to backlash Ministry of Finance, it has decided to Staff Reporter fund business with a lower turnover. Staff Reporter “We have HIKE:HIKE: Corporate Communica-The Development Bank of Namibia noted all com- tions Officer, John Ekongo(DBN) last week unveiled its new reposi- Mutumba maintained that the bank Following public outbursts over ments andtion brand, Expect More, aimed at fund- has not relaxed any terms with regard to MTC’s 7% tariff increase on its concerns around the and rentals .ing businesses with a turnover of N$5 securities and collateral on loans. services, Namibia’s largest tele- average 7% increase “We have noted all comments andmillion and more. communications company took and would like to Despite this new development, he it upon itself to reiterate that the clarify that this is concerns around the average 7% This new regulation will revert the explained that DBN’ Expect More signi- increase was necessitated by the not a 7% increase, increase and would like to clarifybank’s decision last year to not fund fies that the bank can cater for larger increasing cost of doing business. but an average of that this is not a 7% increase, butSmall Medium Enterprises (SMEs). enterprises. DBN CEO, Martin Inkumbi, 7% increase on cer- an average of 7% increase on said that stakeholders and borrowers may John Ekandjo, Head of Com- tain products, ” certain products, and we would DBN’s communications manager, expect more by virtue of a deeper pool of munications at MTC, explains that like to refer our customers to theJerome Mutumba, said that last year the capital, but should also expect robust risk MTC applied for a tariff increase JOHN EKANDJO, MTC website to verify the exactbank made the decision to not fund busi- management, in keeping with the bank’s in terms of section 53(7) of the increases,” he said.nesses with returns less then N$10 objective of maintaining financial sustain- Communications Act on10 Febru- Head of Communications at MTC ability. Inkumbi added that in terms of ary 2017 and complied with all the The VAT charged on rechargeUNVEILED: Martin Inkumbi and Expect its impact on enterprises and in addition requirements in terms of the Act. beloved customers and would like vouchers, he noted, did not in-More, the Development Bank of Na- to the ability to finance larger projects to assure them that there is nothing crease. VAT is set and determinedmibia’s new brand positioning. from a deeper pool of assets, the bank Communications Regulatory sinister about the increase. MTC by the Ministry of Finance andPhoto contributed now gives more support to its borrowers Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has not had an increase for the past MTC does not benefit anything and potential borrowers who require such published the tariff in the Govern- 11 years, and we, like any other from the VAT charged on recharge support through a formalised mentoring ment Gazette on 13 March 2017 business, operate within a very vouchers. and coaching program. in terms of the regulations dealing turbulent business environment with the submission of Intercon- affected by so many external fac- He describes this as a combination of nect Agreements and Tariffs and tors beyond our control,” Ekandjo advisory services prior to lending, and the purpose of the publication was stated. capacity strengthening and development to seek public comments on the through a network of business experts. submitted tariff increase. He explained that eight years ago it cost over N$600 000 to erect With regard to the banks funding “I can confirm that no objections one tower in an urban area, while criterion, Inkumbi said that the bank is were received from the public and comparatively the same project seeking business ideas that will mostly MTC received CRAN’s approval today costs between N$1.5 million have a developmental impact. on 27 April 2017 for tariff imple- and N$2.5 million because of the mentation effective 1 May 2017,” rising cost of steel, labour, power “Many seek financing for profit, but for said Ekandjo. He added that MTC, us financial viability is important. What is however, deemed it necessary to the developmental impact of the specific delay the increases by another project?’ Inkumbi explained. month to allow it to inform its customers first. He further advised clients to not avoid the bank when in financial crisis, explain- “We have taken note of the ing that the bank offers financing that complaints and concerns from our responds to immediate realities.Contact our business reporters [email protected] 061 275 4723

26 May - 31 May 2017 BUSINESS 9FOOD INFLATIONFood inflations lowers from 13.5% to 5.8%. TRUSTCO BANK INVESTMENT CORNERDECELERATESThe overall inflation rate in Namibia came down to 6.7% for the month of April, Cost Cutting Ideas forcontinuing the downward trajectory from the 8.2% inflation shocker in January. Your Small Business Zorena Jantze housing supply problems that have OPTIMISTIC: FNB’s Namene Kalili, Remember That Everything Is Negotiable plagued the economy for the past Photo contributedThis is mainly attributed to decade. Windhoek has an estimated Unless it’s clearly spelled out in a binding contract, every listed price is increased food production in housing demand for 300 houses per negotiable. This is the case even if you don’t leverage a small business Southern Africa. month,” Kalili explained. alliance or network such as American Express OPEN. Entrepreneurs tend to A mere five months ago, food look out for each other, and simply mentioning that you own a business isprices were rising at 13.5% per an- Furthermore, he projected strong often enough to get a discount.num, but they have since dropped to downward trends until June, at5.3% and are projected to decrease which point, domestic cereal pricing Shop Around for Essential Servicesfurther for the following month. mechanisms and new electricity tariff adjustments to lift food and Most business service providers operate in competitive industries. Use that This offers a glimmer of hope for housing inflation will stabilise infla- to your advantage by shopping around for essential services – or simplya reduction of cost of living for the tion for the rest of the year. threatening to shop around at the right time.first time in six year for cereal andbread product consumers. In conclusion, Namene stated Pool Resources With Other Small Businesses that they expect a long drawn out Namene Kalili, Research Manager recovery in the absence of fiscal and When it comes to buying supplies, inventory, and equipment, there’sof Strategic Marketing and Com- monetary buffers. He elaborated that strength in numbers. Many businesses reduce recurring costs by poolingmunications at FNB Namibia, said a weak savings culture has made resources with other small businesses in their trade areas, or with like-that increased food production has Namibia’s economy too dependent minded companies across wider geographies.narrowed the excess food demand on consumption expenditure forand moderated food inflation to a growth, while relying on external Understand and Control Your Location Costscertain extent. In contrast, housing, funding to finance capital invest-which accounts for 39% of the over- ments. Not all economies are created equal. Some cities and states are wonderfulall inflation, continues on an upward places to start and grow a business. Others aren’t so nice.trend. Kalili said that low housing He advised that increased sav- Collectively, location costs play a decisive role in sorting the former fromdelivery and rising utility costs is ings and direct integration of the the latter. The best way to reduce high location costs is to relocate tothe main reason for this. suppliers of capital into the capital a lower-cost region, but that’s not always practical or even possible, markets will yield greater broad- especially if you’re an independent professional with deep family roots in “This is a situation that will persist based equity participation, and your current backyard.if we do not address the structural resuscitate and sustain high growth going forward. Encourage Word-of-Mouth MarketingGRN to fill 11 088 positions Organic social media conversation is but one form of word-of-mouth marketing, a cost-effective and potentially powerful form of outreach to Zorena Jantze N$ Million your customers. Your company’s ideal word-of-mouth marketing strategy 250.00 or strategies will depend on its audience’s demographic makeup, buyingDespite calls in government for a 200.00 habits, and response to messaging and sales efforts.hiring freeze, budget documenta- 150.00tions suggest that some 113 posi- 100.00 Buy (Gently) Usedtions were filled in 2016/17 and 50.00that a further 11 088 positions are Nowhere in your company bylaws does it say that you must buy onlyto be filled in the 2017/18 financial 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 shiny new equipment. So why not buy gently used items when it makesyear. sense to do so? Depending on what your company does, your used buys Average Salary Increase (RHS) Average Cost to Company Increase (RHS) might include: Office technology, such as printers and copiers, Personal According to a Democracy report Average Salary Average Cost to Company technology, such as refurbished smartphones, tablets, and laptops,on the National Budget 2017 by the Vehicles, such as delivery vans and company cars, Storage equipment,Institute for Public Policy Research period that the wage bill doubled, there are a number of additional Assembly and packaging equipment, Glassware and cutlery & Furniture.(IPPR), creating employment meaning that wages and salaries financial demands on government,directly, through government, is increased as a percentage of total which if not serviced, will result in Reduce Paper Useinefficient. revenue, and now sits at approxi- revenue collapse and ultimately an mately 50%. inability of government to either pay Like reducing energy and water usage, cutting down paper waste is good This is because its cost is far salaries or conduct other affairs. for your company’s bottom line and the environment. And there arehigher than would be the case if This means that the wage bill ac- myriad ways to do it, including: Print and copy double-sided by default,government finances were used to counts for 50% of state revenue. Given examples of these financial Reuse waste paper for scratch or notes and Tightencreate an investment environment demands include service infrastruc- margins and shrink fonts on printed reports.for businesses, to provide support The IPPR further stated that due to ture, such as water, required for pro-to new businesses and to create a political pressure, government has ductive industries to create wealth, Power Down Nonessentials After Hoursconducive tax environment. repeatedly reiterated its intention to jobs and ultimately pay tax. not make civil servants redundant. This is a painfully straightforward way to reduce The report states that over the The reasons for the expansion of your company’s electricity bill without affectingthree-year period from the end of “While understandable from a the civil service by government was its operations. And once you and your team2011/12 to the end of 2014/15, the political perspective, this focus, cou- the civil service salary regrading get in the habit of following through, it’scivil service wage bill expanded by pled with the fact that we already between 2012/13 and 2014/15. The painfully easy too.83.4%. Furthermore, in the three- have an exceptionally bloated civil aim of this activity was to align civil In a white-collar office, personalyear period thereafter, the wage bill service, is likely to create major is- service wages to those of the private computer workstations comprise theis expected to expand by a further sues for Namibia in the long term,” sector in order to attract and retain single biggest nonessential energy suck,27.8%. the report argues. skills. so make sure everyone powers theirs down before heading out. Shut off overhead and Despite this windfall growth, rev- The stated reason for this is that desk lights too, or leave instructions for buildingenue still expanded by 72% over the cleaning crews to do so when they’re done. In restaurants and light industrial facilities that don’t run overnight, power off machinery and appliances not required for safety or storage – in other words, turn off the oven, not the freezer. 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10 COASTAL 26 May - 31 May 2017COASTAL Police are investigating how the driver bypassed mandatory alcohol testACCIDENT DUE TOINTOXICATIONThe death of a young woman during a motor vehicle accidenton the private road leading to the Husab Mine shocked themining community residing at the coast.Niel Terblanche regional crime investigations co-ordi- nator, Deputy Commissioner ErastusThe Namibian Police is currently in- Iikuyu, Rosalia Nakanyala suffered avestigating a case of culpable homicide broken leg and Maria Shipahu brokebecause when the driver of the vehicle her arm. The driver was not seriouslywas tested on the scene of the accident, injured.his blood alcohol level was over the A photo taken on the scene of thelegal limit. accident by the mine’s security officialsThe 26-yar-old Vetuesapi Hengari showed that a breathalyser test on thedriving a vehicle belonging to Chinese driver was over the legal limit. TheNuclear Engineering Company, to the manner in which the driver got past themine when the car left the bridge over main security gate where breath alcoholthe Khan River and overturned resulting tests are a standard procedure for everyin the death of the 23-year-old Luise person that enters the mines premises, isHeigauses. She passed away at the also part of the police investigation intoclinic on the mine’s premises after being the matter.taken there by ambulance The deceased’s next of kin were in- INTOXICATED: The accident scene. Photo contributedAccording to the Namibian Police’s formed. Police investigations continue. Kraatz signs lucrative dealSmart cut gainsground Staff Reporter Namibia. ity building program that would Speaking at the award cer- ensure local skills transfer as well Niel Terblanche VMMC is a recommended strategy to MONTHS of intensive market as ICT solutions,” said Takase. combat HIV/Aids infection in highly research and client assessment emony, Hitachi President, ToshiakiThe popular Namibian musician Tu- affected countries. delivered a very lucrative deal for Takase, said that Hitachi is very According to the O&L Grouplonga ‘Shotgun’ Josef has thrown his Kraatz Namibia. excited about the future prospects Executive Chairman, Svenweight behind the efforts of The Dogg According to Health Minister, Dr Ber- and partnership with Kraatz. Thieme, Kraatz as a wholly ownedto promote the so called ‘Smart Cut’ nard Haufiku, evidence has shown that Kraatz, a subsidiary of the O&L Namibian company and part ofamongst Namibian men. circumcision reduces the spread of the Group, has been appointed as the Hitachi Construction Machinery the Ohlthaver & List Group, virus by almost 60%. Namibian agent for Hitachi Con- will focus on the construction and subscribes to the O&L Purpose Shotgun visited Swakopmund recently struction Machinery, effective 1 mining machinery business, which of “Creating a Future, Enhanc-as part of a Smart Cut show in collabo- For this reason, Namibia has included June 2017. As the Namibian agent, includes hydraulic excavators, ing Life” – which sees the groupration with The Dogg in an ongoing the medical procedure, also called the Kraatz will sell Hitachi equipment wheel loaders, rigid dump trucks, committed to creating value incampaign promoting voluntary medical smart cut, in its strategy to combat the and spares as well as perform the cranes an foundation machines, Namibia for Namibia.male circumcision. spread of HIV-AIDS. on-site maintenance for Hitachi and mine management technology equipment owners in Namibia.   systems. Dirk van Niekerk, Managing The campaign was the cause for an Shotgun said he had his smart cut Director of Kraatz said: “Kraatz’supheaval amongst men in their fight during 2015, even before the VMMC The award of the agency by “This venture further confirms existing service offering in par-against the scourge of HIV/Aids when campaign was launched last year, hoping Hitachi Construction Machinery our commitment to supporting ticular, welding, machining, mo-Ministry of Health and Social Services that it would encourage other men to do Africa to Kraatz follows months our existing customers ensured bile line boring and hydraulics islaunched a Voluntary Medical Male Cir- the same as soon as possible. of extensive discussions exploring through Hitachi’s partnership very complementary to the Hitachicumcision (VMMC) road show last year. opportunities to enhance service with Kraatz where our clients will offering providing our clients with “It was a conviction I felt. After much delivery to Hitachi clients in enjoy the benefits of support pro- a one stop shop service offering.” The two singers will continue their reading and watching the news, I learned vided by a local dealer, a capac-road show through the other regions of the benefits, and thought that it is onlyof the country during the course of the a good thing. By doing so, I can showcoming month. fellow Namibian men there is nothing wrong with it, and it’s not even danger- Mobilisation teams of the health min- ous or painful. It’s a smart move. I evenistry handed out pamphlets and posters wrote a campaign song for it,” he said.with more information on the procedure.Under the programme, men can undergo Some Namibian ethnic groups alreadythe surgery for free. practice circumcision which should benefit the drive of the campaign on a national level. INVESTMENT: (left to right) HCMAF GM, Philip Smith, Daryl Links – GM: Mining at HCMAF, president of HCMAF, Toshiaki Takase, O&L Executive Chairman, Sven Thieme, Kraatz and O&L CEO Peter Grüttemeyer, Kraatz MD, Dirk van Niekerk. Photo contributed FOR ALL YOUR ADVERTISING CALL 061 275 4713 | 061 275 4714 | 061 275 4715 MANDY HAFUNDA LAVINIA

26 May - 31 May 2017 COASTAL 11WORKERS PROTESTTunacor has outlawed union representation Urban development must be inclusiveOne of the oldest fishing factories in Namibia is under fire from its workers after they laid unfair Niel Terblanchelabour practices and flagrant transgressions of the Namibian Labour Act at its door. A workshop to strengthen the capacity of local authorities to cope with rapid urbanisation was held in Swakopmund. The aim of the workshop was to empower urban develop- ment officials and specialists to plan future town develop- ments with urban inclusivity in mind. Urban inclusivity is about empowering urban communities to develop their towns sustainably and for all to have access to urban resources without discrimination. The deputy mayor of Swakopmund, Maria Elago, said that the objective of the event was to align Namibian planners with the United Nations Habitat III agenda. “Urban areas need to provide opportunities and better living for all. Inclusivity is defined by the provision of affordable housing, water and sanitation, the guarantee of equal rights and participation of all and creating jobs and giving urban residents the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of economic growth,” said Elago. Swakopmund will be celebrating its 125th year of existence as a town in August, and the town has established itself as a key local authority in Namibia in terms of corporate govern- ance and infrastructural development. “Swakopmund is experiencing a huge influx of people from rural areas, which lead to housing and sanitation challenges, and fuelling crime and poverty. The reason is the prospect of jobs in the mining and tourism industries,” Elago said. The United Nations predict that cities and towns will be home to up to 70% of the world population by 2050. Cities areWANT JUSTICE: Tunacor workers protesting. Photo Niel Terblanche often focal points for activities that are critical to the devel- opment of an entire country, such as trade and commerce, Niel Terblanche parties. They also claim that the company ing to work with the person in question governance and transport. According the UN report cities interferes with the various chairmen of any longer and demands that the company currently account for approximately 80% of gross domesticAgroup of female employees of Tunacor disciplinary hearings and demanded that appoint a new shift leader who is prepared product generated worldwide. in Walvis Bay recently staged a peace- in future independent arbitrators should to work with the employees.ful protest outside their workplace to hand preside over such functions. In Namibia, Windhoek, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay areover a petition to the company’s top man- The workers also demanded that Tunacor feeling the pressure of rapid urbanisation, which often lead toagement in which they decry the fact that A further claim is that certain members employs more men in some departments poverty and crime because people end up in informal settle-their various unions are not allowed to rep- of management interpret the recognition of the factory. The workers claim that their ments without municipal services because their job prospectsresent them during disciplinary hearings. agreement between the union and the com- demands to employ more men in the fac- did not pan out. pany to the detriment of the employees. tory workforce only fell on deaf ears. Led by the president of the Trade Union TsumebCongress of Namibia and the Namibian The workers also complained about a Small Cars for Copper FestivalSeamen and Allied Workers Union, Paulus certain shift leader against whom many small budgetsHango, the workers claim that some wom- grievances were laid but that nothing was 2017en who has been appointed as their seniors done to bring the culprit to book. 2010 Chevrolet Sparkare using their positions to discriminate Lite 65,000 TENDER INVITATIONagainst them. The person in question is accused of 2015 Ford Figo 1.4 using abusive language, applying unneces- Ambiente 125,000 Tender No. TCF 1/5/2017 “The company and management must sary pressure on employees, of not valuing Selling of Food and Beveragesrespect workers’ rights. We are not allowed the efforts of her colleagues, that she issues 2015 Ford Etios 1.5 HBto be represented by trade unions during serious warnings for no good reason and 135,000disciplinary hearings. Tunacor has always that she controls the way employees take 2015 Toyota Etios 1.5intimidated and victimised its employees their lunch and tea breaks. Sedan 135,000by not allowing trade union representativesto be present during hearings,” the state- “She does not execute her work like herment accompanying their petition read. fellow colleagues in the same position although employees gave a lot of evidence They claim that the company has to the management of the company in thischanged the disciplinary policy which regard. The management never seems towas signed by the Namibian and Allied find anything wrong with her actions andWorkers Union and agreed upon by both behaviour,” the petition reads. 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12 NORTH 26 May - 31 May 2017 Traditional courts need capital injection to operateCOMMUNITY COURTSFIRMLY ENTRENCHEDCommunity courts remain the closest source of justice for many Namibians who reside in rural areas, when it comes toresolving disputes. Maria David Ombandja, Ongandjera, Uukolonka- The secretary of the Ondonga administration of justice. PEOPLES’ COURT: Minister of Justice dhi and Ombalantu community courts Community Court, Martha Alukolo, “You don’t have to be rich in order Dr Albert Kawana. Photo Maria DavidMinister of Justice, Dr Albert attended the workshop. highlighted some issues pertaining to Kawana, said that traditional the challenges they face, with land is- to register your case with a commu-courts are for all people and that they Those present requested that the sues remaining the number one issues nity court because you don’t hire awill remain for the people. police escort those tasked with the re- tearing villagers apart. lawyer to appear before community sponsibility of delivering letters to the courts,” he explained. He made these remarks during villagers who have to attend hearings, She requested that land disputes bethe consultation workshop held in as it remain unsafe to do it alone. head by government officials to assist He added that given the high costOndangwa. in resolutions. of legal services in the country, the They also said that they need more majority of the people will be able Traditional leaders representing the funds from government to run their Kawana noted that traditional au- to access these courts at a minimalOndonga, Uukwambi, Uukwanyama, operations. thorities play an important role in the cost.Oshana reports high Oshana records huge financing growthGBV occurrences Maria David through its equipment aid tions plays a critical role in Maria David STAND TOGETHER: The governor of Oshana scheme since its inception in the development of the region Clemens Kashuupulwa stresses community THE Oshana Region has creat- 2009.” as these trade shows provideThe most vulnerable in society are most should stand against GBV. Photo Maria David ed permanent jobs running into opportunities to the locallikely to be subjected to violence, with thousands despite the country’s Kashuupulwa added that the SMEs to market their productsvictims mostly women, children and people economical downturn. business establishment plays a and services, at the same timeliving with disabilities. critical role in the region and it creating employment for the Some 4 773 jobs were cre- is equally imperative to ensure people. A total of 598 cases of domestic violence ated in Oshana during the that the SMEs continue to havewere reported with the Women and Child financial year of 2016/17 access to finance and grow He added that other devel-Protection Unit, while a total of 101 rape cases which contributing significant- into diversified prominent opment includes the SCOREwere also reported last year alone in the Oshana ly to the region’s employment businesses that can contrib- project a welfare organiza-Region. Oshana governor, Clemens Kashuu- creation. ute significantly to the gross tion funded by the Globalpulwa, said that gender-based violence has a domestic product (GDP). Environmental facility (GEF)serious detrimental effects on the immediate A total of 2 618 permanent which invested an about N$1.2victims and society at large. jobs and 2 155 temporary “The region has recorded million in the establishment jobs were created through tremendous business financing of 33 Drip Irrigation Garden- “As a region, we should not tolerate such agriculture, small and medium growth during the 2016/17 fi- ing Projects in the region andimmoral practices to continue unabated nor al- enterprise (SMEs), construc- nancial year, with the Develop- created employment oppor-low the offenders to continue abusing the most tion and renovation and others ment Bank of Namibia having tunities, which result in thevulnerable members of our communities. GBV according to Oshana governor injected N$30 million in busi- improved food security for theis a well-known violation of human rights” said Clemens Kashuupulwa. ness property development, rural poor population of Oka-Kashuupulwa. He then called on stakeholders N$25.9 million in construction tana and Okaku constituenciesin the Oshana Region to intensify their coordi- Kashuupulwa said that a total industry, N$43.5 million in in Oshana region.nation efforts in extending public education and of 602 businesses, includ- housing development, N$34.3awareness campaigns in order to prevent and ing SMEs, were established million in the tourism and “The regional governorcombat GBV in the region. and formally registered in hospitality sector and N$34.3 endowment fund financed 19 the region. “The Ministry of million in wholesale and retail income-generating projects Kashuupulwa noted that it remain impera- Industrialisation, Trade and trading sector,” said Kashuu- in the region and investedtive to take cognisance of the fact that political SME development has up to pulwa. about N$400 000,” concludedstability and national security are preconditions date provided equipment and Kashuupulwa.for national development in order to reduced aid valued at N4,24 million He then said trade exhibi-GBV in the region.Magic Kinky Bulk Joedir Nature Nina Straight Perm Straight Wave 10” All sizes / all colours6995 20995 5495 Kair Noble Classic Hair Silicone Natural Hair All sizes / all colours Assorted 4495 2595 Joedir Straight Darling Lovely Wave 6” Nave Beyonce / Afro Cool / 6295 15995 Borne Wave Black Pearl Bebe 4895 Curl 3pcs 9995 Magic Classic Sof n’ free Darling Soft Dread Tonya Curl All colours Relaxer 450ml all colours 6495 Regular/Super 4595 CBD, 2595Independence Ave, Whk. 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26 May - 31 May 2017 AFRICA 13 Leaders put job-creation programmes on the front burnerAFRICA'S JOBLESSNESSIMPEDES GROWTHAfrican governments are confronting unemployment in many different ways. In Senegal, with 200 000 Senegalese joining the labour market eachyear, President Macky Sall launched a programme in February 2013 to create 30 000 jobs within a year and possibly 300 000 by 2017.Kingsley Ighobor members to allocate 15% of their national budgets to agriculture.The African Development Bank The jury is still out as to how much market. Young people migrating into “the industrial sector which is most (AfDB) is financing some of Sen- of an impact such national initiatives Africa’s urban areas aggravate city closely associated with employment- Ghanaian opposition politiciansegal’s self-employment programmes have had on youth unemployment. unemployment. They often confront intensive growth.” It also urges more used the country’s high unemploy-for youth and women. Mr. Ncube warned against high obstacles, including discrimination investment in agriculture, tourism ment rate to mobilise the youth expectations. There are “no quick due to their inexperience, accord- and construction, and in projects that against former president John Youths account for 60% of all of fixes,” he advised, and recommended ing to African Economic Outlook, employ young people. “Public works Dramani Mahama in the country’sAfrica’s jobless, according to the “stronger job-creation mechanisms.” a publication of the UN Economic programmes provide opportunities December 2016 presidential elec-World Bank. In North Africa, the The World Bank proposes a jobs Commission for Africa. Even those for young workers, particularly rural tion. Joblessness was one of the mainyouth unemployment rate is 25% strategy that pays more attention to who are lucky enough to find em- residents and people with low skills, issues that drove the country’s manybut is even greater in Botswana, the rural development. Investment in ag- ployment are the first to be laid off to acquire initial work experience.” young people to the polling stationsRepublic of the Congo, Senegal, and riculture slows down youth migration when economic growth derails. to press for a change of governmentSouth Africa, among others. With 200 into urban areas and prepares young The African Union also lends its that ushered the current leader, Nanamillion people aged between 15 and people for the contemporary labour Focus on manufacturing, urges the voice to the call for more investments Akufo Addo, into office.24, Africa has the largest population Brookings Institution, because it is in agriculture. The AU requests itsof young people in the world. During the election campaign some Ghanaian opposition politicians In most African countries, youth frequently cited a 2016 World Bankunemployment “occurs at a rate more report on the employment situation inthan twice that for adults,” notes the the country. Authored by MaddalenaAfrican Development Bank. Honorati and Sara Johansson de Silva, the report stated that only Young women feel the sting of un- “52% of people aged 15-24 wereemployment even more sharply than employed, compared to 77% of theyoung men. The AfDB found that in entire population,” meaning that 48%most countries in sub-Saharan Africa of these youths did not have jobs. Al-and all of those in North Africa, it is though the authors attributed the higheasier for men to get jobs than it is youth unemployment rate to the factfor women, even if they have equiva- that about one-third of the youth werelent skills and experience. active in school, the figure nonethe- less underscored the challenge facing Gabriel Benjamin, a jobless uni- the country.versity graduate in Lagos, Nigeria,says it is common to find young “I fear for the future of this coun-Nigerian university graduates doing try,” candidate Akufo-Addo warnedmenial jobs. “They clean floors in before the elections, “We must dohotels, sell mobile telephone calling something about the current unem-cards—some even work in factories ployment rate in Ghana because ifas labourers.” care is not taken, something bad may happen.” That may have been But under-employment is not a a subtle reference to some countriessolution to poverty, notes the Inter- in Africa (Nigeria and Somalia, fornational Labour Organisation (ILO), example) where young people arewhich reported in 2016 that up to easily recruited to join armed groups70% of African workers were “work- or rebel forces.ing poor,” the highest rate globally.The organisation added that “the A World Bank survey in 2011number of poor working youth has showed that about 40% of those whoincreased by as much as 80% for the join rebel movements say they werepast 25 years.” driven by a lack of jobs. 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16 ENTERTAINMENT 26 May - 31 May 2017ENTERTAINMENTELEMOTHO’SEuropean tour on artist’s itenary“BEAUTIFUL WORLD”Recently awarded NAMAs Lifetime Achievers Award, Elemotho Gaalelekwe, who goes by the stage name ofonly Elemotho, gave a soulful performance at the CD launch of his newest album titled Beautiful World. Etse mati, motjavi??? Aili Iilonga the message and Samuel Batola’s voice. I am optimism, hope and freedom, just as the intro a big fan of melancholic ballads, and I like the of album says “Birds Sing, the sun rises every Iwould like to humbly ask certain people , with allHis CD, covered in colourful patterns, por- fact that it is dedicated to my second-born,” day and babies are born.” due respect to stop harassing me all week about Ar- tray a picture of how beautiful the world says Elemotho senal not qualifying for the champions league , youcan be through the art of music and reminds Elemotho further expressed his gratitude to bring out the Damara side of me …ta’tskini sukkel!!!!both the young and the old about just how the On the side of his CD launch, Elemotho his fans for the love and support throughoutworld can be a better place with peace at its spoke to Informante about how his family the years. I was sitting at a famous hang-out spot the othercentre. motivated his music and helped him face the day noticing how people interact with each other struggles he was going through at the time. “At the moment, I am preparing for my in different languages with slang thrown in there. While performing in front of a large crowd European Tour to introduce the album in That makes us as a country so unique, you could begathered at the Franco-Namibia Cultural “During hard times, music and my family four countries in June. These include Spain, Damara, Herero, Wambo, Coloured, Boer or BlokCentre (FNCC), the musician sang some of kept pushing me to write touching songs. Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. Kop (German) you will know what we talking about.his favorite tracks on his CD, including his Songs that will relate with the world and Here is a list of Windhoek 101’s you must please getfavorite one of all titled ‘Pau’. inspire people in life,” he explained. So fans must  get a copy of the album to grips with if you wanna make it out there: at FNCC, Craft Centre or Namibia “With this song, I just love the arrangement, Elemotho collaborated with the likes of Book  Market as the world needs more Matu Kondjisa: This is a favourite amongst Slickartie and Jeff AD on some of the tracks love and less division, just because Herero men, it’s supposed to mean life is good, we on the album which reflects on positivity, it’s a beautiful world,” said the moving forward steadily. Problem with this amongst Hereros, they overused it so much so that even if he renowned artist. lies under a tree…he will still greet you like that… with a level of arrogance only a Herero can do! DIRECT BRANCH MUSIC GURU: Elemotho at the launch of beautiful world CD. Photo: Aili Iilonga Maak n ghuai: If you ever stuck in Khomasdal NUMBERS: 04h00 in the morning circled by 10 Coloured guys Food & Craft Bazaar and they say that…find a packet of Dunhill in your OSHAKATI dazzled crowd pocket and dish out cigarettes like your life depends on it...trust me you will thank me!061 434 8300 Aili Iilonga More than 100 visitors enjoyed the delectable Gatvol: Commonly used phrase amongst fed- OMUTHIYA A pot of diverse cultures cuisines presented and had up White people. This word relates to either the from all walks of life was a feel of the good music economy, corruption or the state of Springbok rugby.061 434 8400 the center of attention performed by the likes of The moment you stop hearing that just know they at the seventh annual renowned female musicians moved to Australia! WINDHOEK International Food and Lize Ehlers, Priscilla and Craft bazaar hosted at Namibian Dessert Queen. Etse ta e!? If you approach a Damara woman in a061 434 8100 the FNCC. club with little confidence, that’s normally what she All proceedings from will ask you…get to the point please, either buy her [email protected] The event brought the bazaar will be donated that beer or move on! together diplomats to initiatives that address representing various the welfare of children in Ken jy vir lap?! Eish, if you hear this phrase from embassies in Namibia Namibia, this according a Coloured woman move away…faaaaaar away as under one roof to wine and to FNCC communication possible! This is a favourite threat from a chain- dine with different flavours officer Alexandrine. smoking Sharifa, Genevieve or Charlotte! Unless from cuisine from around you wanna hear ‘’jou ma’’! the world. Sobiso: Black people use this word as a last resort Food stands ranged if they know there’s nothing you can do to them. It’s from Nigerian cassava used as either a threat or if they resigned themselves and jollof rice, a sip of to something. Example: ‘’Sobiso, daai Boer kan my Portuguese winery and fire...ek gaan werk nie môre nie!’’ or ‘’Sobiso , the Malaysian famous bank can come look for my car they won’t find it !’’ delectable rice and chicken curry. Vrrrpaaaa: That’s the last sound you hear if you can’t find your girlfriend outside the club…she’s The exhibitors gone boeta...gone! (Please explain to the Boertjie also got a chance to next to you what this mean…ek het nie tyd nie showcase their unique sowaar). arts and crafts. Sanakabitch: As a kid we said this a lot to each other, not knowing the meaning of it...as my English improved by Grade 12 I realised…! Purukutu: If something happens out of the blue, without warning…you say: “etse before I realised, purukutu my girlfriend caught us!’’ Hoor jy?? This is the most irritating thing White people say after every sentence if they want to emphasise something. Etse, am I deaf or dumb hoeka?!! Unless you wanna get moered Koos, stop saying that okay…hoor jy???? Tah: I’m very upset with this new word …three years ago my sons came home using this word. I said wait, the word is ‘’atata’’ not ‘’tah‘’…I would like to talk to these born-frees who changed this! Jive: It’s a Katutura taxi…stop saying taxi please… ’’im catching a jive‘’. Gwerries: Guys , if you see a group of Wambo guys standing together, say this word out loud, just make sure your Legal Shield Funeral cover is paid up! So asseblief, don’t say I did not warn you on this. Eveline Street is not for the faint-hearted. Use these tips to get through your weekend trip in the lokasie. Shap shap!

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20 SPORT 26 May - 31 May 2017 SPORTYOUNG CYCLISTSTheir academic performance played a role in their selectionREALISE DREAMMelki Hamukoto and Maruen Kleopas are probably two of the most excited cyclists currently participating in the 2017 annual Windhoek Light NamibQuest – which is a dream come true for the two gentlemen.Staff ReporterAs main sponsor, Namibia Breweries DESERVING: Melki Hamukoto and Maruen Kleopas. Photo contributed Limited (NBL) – a subsidiary ofthe Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group – platform of the Windhoek Light Namib Kleopas has participated in the annual think Windhoek Light or NBL realise development are critical pillars of thethrough its brand Windhoek Light has Quest, is an indication to him that he Otjihavera Experience in 2015 and the impact they have had on my life, O&L Corporate Social Investmentprocured the Windhoek Light Namib is doing something right, and is on the 2016, as well as the Nedbank cycling through this sponsorship. I am grateful (CSI) agenda.Quest Mountain Bike (MTB) Race and right track. event earlier this year. He is currently beyond.”in the process has realised the dream of doing his Grade 12 through a scholar- The Windhoek Light donation tothe two 19-year olds by giving them a “I am truly blessed and look forward ship and is also participating in the The O&L Group Manager: Corporate Melki and Maruen is testimony of thechance to participate in this prestigious to giving my best,” he said. Namib Quest for the first time. Communications, Roux-che Locke O&L Group’s commitment and passionrace. highlighted this assistance by NBL as to uplift the communities in which we He completed his Grade 12 last year, He said,”I look forward to a a direct link to the group purpose of operate, and as such we are proud, yet Hamukoto and Kleopas could not but is currently studying Physical Sci- completely new experience, and to a ‘Creating a future, enhancing life’ for humble, to have reached out to twocontain their delight at the official ence to add to his Grade 12 results – a platform where I can challenge myself all Namibians. She said that, “Educa- young Namibians to make their dreamslaunch and registration of the race on required subject for entrance to study- even more than I have before. I don’t tion, skills development, and youth come true.”Saturday, 20 May. The race, which ing aviation, his dream career.kicked-off on 21 May, is currently inprogress until Friday, 26 May whencyclists will finish their 6-day stagerace from Windhoek to Swakopmund.NBL Events & Sponsorship Coordina-tor, Nico Gericke, said, “In light ofdeveloping and supporting the sportof cycling in Namibia, WindhoekLight identified Maruen and Melki astwo individuals from less privilegedbackgrounds who are determined towork hard and follow their dreams. Weare inspired by their dedication andcommitment to follow their dreams andare thus proud to reward them with theopportunity to participate in the soughtafter Windhoek Light Namib Quest.” Hamukoto and Kleopas are membersof the Physically Active Youth CyclingClub, and part of a broader develop-mental and support program for under-privileged youth, named ‘paynamibia’. Their academic performance playeda big role in selecting them from theclub as the ultimate two cyclists toparticipate in the 2017 Windhoek LightNamib Quest. Hamukoto said it willbe his first time to participate in theNamib Quest he has participated inthe annual Desert Dash once and thefact that he has now been granted theEntries open for 12th Mountain Bike MarathonBURN RUBBER: Madri van Wyk (FNB) and Chairman of Rock & Rut Mountain Bike club Ekkehard Friedrich. Staff Reporter Stefan Bohlke, project manager of Otji-Photo contributed havera Mountain Bike Experience said, Whether it’s cycling through rough “We foresee that spots will fill up quickly terrain or flying down a hill at a speed from 22 May onwards. The event also that could rival a cheetah, this year’s aims at involving a much bigger group 2017 edition of the FNB Otjihavera of the riders, competing in different and Experience MTB two-day Marathon wider age categories. The race is planned driven by Land Rover, launched on the to be enjoyed by all Mountain Bike 18 May is bound to lure cycling enthu- enthusiasts.” siasts from all around the country. The two day event will once again start The official date of entries started on the and finish at the Midgard Country Estate. 22 May via the Chrontrack website earlier There will be slight changes to both days this week. The premier multi-day team incorporated to enhance the riders experi- event will be the 12th anniversary of the ence and the race village will also include race and it will take place on 19 and 20 children’s area, massage service and August. Windhoek Light chill zone. Madri Frewer, marketing manager at First day racing will tackle the unforgiv- FNB Namibia welcomed the sponsorship en mountains around Midgard, while day opportunity and said that team camarade- two will be a bit flatter, faster and more rie and spirit was one of the many reasons forgiving on the tired legs. Land Rover why this sport is so loved. “The 2017 will be involved in providing back-up event will therefore only be open to team and medical services on the trails which entries, building on the fun of teamwork is only accessible for 4x4 vehicles and and camaraderie in this two day event,” Mountain bikes. said Frewer. “The Estate will turn into a real ‘race Last year the marathon record entry of village’ that weekend, especially with the 112 teams, however this year more entries ample camping sites at Midgard that will will be allowed with a cap the number of be available for the Otjihavera weekend. 150 teams entries. Self-catering camping sites will also be put into place close to the race village” Bohlke said.