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IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER.www.informante.web.na • 061-275 4700 Find us on Your Community NEWSPAPER • 15 March - 21 March 2018 • Edition # 620LISTERIOSIS ALERTDespite ‘Listeriosis-free’ claims, MOHS insists on own testsWINDHOEK – Namibian authorities are pulling out all stops – including increased con- destroyed under strict supervision.trol at border entry points from neighbouring countries and extensive laboratory tests Kavetuna detailed that theto contain Listeriosis that can be contracted from processed meat and polonies. 41-year-old male, who tested pos- Zorena Jantze factories are exposed to mechani- laboratories are currently working on itive for Listeria monocytogenes, cally deboned meat and it is being ruling out this multiple routes of the was admitted on 5 March is in aThe Ministry of Health is still investigated. Listeriosis outbreak,” Haufiku stated. stable condition. awaiting results after samplesfrom a butchery in Tsumeb which Although retailers such as Pick n He further advised Namibians to The patient allegedly ate viennaswas implicated in the first case of Pay, Meatco, Windhoek Schlach- practice good personal hygiene and to from a butchery in Tsumeb. ThoseListeriosis, were sent to a laboratory terei and Readi Bites Meat Market, stay away from processed cold meat residing with him were also taken tofor testing. and others, have given assurances products from South Africa’s Rain- the Tsumeb hospital for testing. that their products are safe for bow Chicken, and Enterprise Foods. Dr Albertina Shilongo, Deputy human consumption, and that they The outbreak in South Africa isChief of Epidemiology, Import and have removed certain imported food In addition, people have also been said to be from a food processingExport Control at the Directorate of items, large meat-producing giants discouraged from purchasing ready facility in Polokwane which testedVeterinary Services (DVS) said it such as Hartlief Namibia remain to eat meat from vendors. positive for Listeriosis monocy-will be safe to say it will take some tightlipped on the safety of their togenes. So far, 948 cases have beentime to determine whether prod- products. Implementing safety measures, reported and more than 180 deaths,ucts are used in the manufacturing the Ministry of Health and Social with case fatality rate of 19%.process in Namibia that can lead to Health Minister, Dr Bernard Services (MoHSS) has issued ancontamination. Haufiku, yesterday said that despite alert to healthcare workers at health The Ministry of Agriculture, local businesses claiming that their facilities and ports of entry on Water and Forestry, in collaboration In the wake of a potential listeria meat products are safe to consume, intensifying surveillance and health with the Health Ministry, orderedoutbreak in the country, Namibian his ministry is aware that certain in- education on foods to avoid and a recall of ready-to-eat cold meatsprocessed meat producers have gredients used in the manufacturing high-risk groups to look out for. from all shops and banned thegone on the defence on social of local processed meat products are import of products from Rainbowmedia, proclaiming their products exposed to mechanically deboned Health Deputy Minister, Juliet Chicken and Enterprise Foods Ltd,to be “listeria-free,” but the minister meats, which is said to be high risk. Kavetuna, said that her ministry has South Africa.of Health Bernhard Haufiku said also informed all its Environmen-his ministry is aware that some “Yes, we are aware of these tal Health Practitioners to inspect Surveillance at points of entry dangers and we are following the all retailers that are selling these have also been strengthened in lead of where the evidence lies. Our products and to ensure that they collaboration with Ministry of are removed from the shelves and Finance’s Customs and Excise and Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry’s Veterinary Services.Backlash of Bwabwata shooting Another milestone achievement for Niël Terblanché has yet to decide if the members of the armed by the members of the anti-poaching unit who Trustco patrol should stand trial. asked them to stop with the intention to search theWALVIS BAY - Urgent steps have been taken to vehicles because they were on a road used exclu- Trustco Group Holdings scooped the PMR Dia-assure the global community that Namibia is a At the same time Harald Keil has also institut- sively for wildlife management purposes only,” mond Arrow Award for “Most Innovative Com-safe destination for visitors and tourists after an ed a civil claim against the Ministry of Defence said Muyunda. pany / Institution in Namibia” at a star-stud-unfortunate incident that last month saw shots and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism ded breakfast on Monday at the Safari Hotelbeing fired at a rental vehicle driven by tourists to claim for damages caused on 15 March 2017 He said although no person was injured during in the Capital. This category for achievers, infrom Germany in the Bwabwata National Park when the armed men opened fire on the vehicle in the incident, it is unfortunate that it did happen. A which Trustco placed first overall and was ratedFebruary. which they were driving on a visit to the park. The meeting between the Ministry of Environment and highest, is awarded based on ratings by a ran- Keil Family barely escaped with their lives and Tourism and the security forces in the Bwabwa- dom sample of 160 respondents comprising of The incident occurred in the Buffalo Core Area surgeons had to perform an emergency operation ta National Park was already convened and the CEOs, MDs, business owners, company direc-of the Bwabwata National Park and is the second on their 3-year-old, Alexia Keil, to remove a bullet immediate implementation of new measures will tors, managers and senior government officialssuch incident after a Namibian family visiting lodged in her brain. be put in place. based in Namibia. This award once again un-suffered a similar fate in March 2017. The incident derlines Trustco’s contribution to the economiclast year left a little girl with a gunshot wound to In an official statement issued by the Ministry of “The Government of the Republic of Na- growth and development of Namibia throughthe head and a bullet lodged in her brain. Environment and Tourism on the latest shooting, mibia recognises the importance of tourism in innovation. Posing with the award is Neville spokesperson Romeo Muyunda, said that urgent contributing to the country’s economic growth, Basson, Head of Corporate Communications, A year after the little girl was shot in the head steps are being taken to asure the global communi- employment creation, rural development, poverty on behalf of the Trustco Group.while her family was attacked by armed men ty that Namibia remains safe for tourists. reduction, investments and foreign exchangewith assault rifles in the park, a case of attempted earnings. Government will therefore uphold andmurder against members of an Anti-Poaching Unit “The Ministry of Environment and Tourism promote a good reputation and image of the coun-is still on the desk of the Prosecutor-General, who immediately launched an assessment of the matter try in terms of tourist attraction and investment,” after the shooting incident. So far the investigation he concluded. ascertained that the two tourists were approached 12N$ .99 HOT CROSS BUNNS 16/03/2018 - 18/03/2018 19N$ .99 CUSTARDWEEKEND VALUE! CRYSTAL GOLD Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

2 NEWS 15 March - 21 March 2018MWOITTHHEHROTBUWRANTSESRONFamilynoticed the burn wounds and took the child to get medical attentionWINDHOEK - A Windhoek mother of three was last week ar- broke a plate while washing dishes.rested for a domestic violence-related crime after she burned “He ran away from home and some-her nine-year-old son with boiling water as a form of punish-ment. one recognised him and took him to his grandmother’s house in Hakahana. It was Marthina K Mutanga know from her son where it came from. while he was there that the family noticed SHOCKING: The burn wounds on the boy.  Photo contributed “She locked the door and beat the child the burn wounds and took the child to getThe suspect, 37-year-old Jessica Mutate, medical attention at the Katutura Hospital allegedly burned her son after she and then taped the child’s hands and feet after lodging a case with the police,” thediscovered that he had kept a phone hidden and poured hot water on him,” said the family member added.that belonged to an unknown person. relative. Police spokesperson, Edwin Kanguatjivi, A family member, who spoke to Inform- The source further explain that after the confirmed the matter and said that Mutateanté on condition of anonymity, said that neighbours initially reported the matter has been charged with assault with intent tothe boy found the cellphone in a dustbin to the police, Mutate during questioning cause grievous bodily harm.in Wanaheda when they were collecting told the police that her son was accidentlyempty bottles, and decided to keep it. burnt by hot water, and was released by the She has since appeared at the Katutura police. Magistrate’s Court, where she was denied She further explained that the mother was bail and the matter postponed to 20 April tocleaning the house earlier this month when She was, however, arrested last week make way for further police investigations.she found the cellphone and demanded to after the truth emerged when her son ran away from home after Mutate again threat- Mutate also has a four-month-old baby, ened to burn his mouth after he accidently as well as a 19-year-old son, who neigh- bours claimed was also physically abused throughout his childhood. Teek loses bid to sue government Sexual harassment there was enough evidence to matter referred to them in gross settled out of court Eba Kandovazu send him back on trial for alleg- violation of my constitutionalFACING THE MUSIC: Pio edly making sexual advances on rights, resulting in my financial Aili Iilonga large sums of money paidTeek.  Photo contributed WINDHOEK- Former High minors, a case he was initially loss as a consequence,” Teek to the victim in order for the Court Judge of Appeal Pio Teek’s acquitted on. argued. WINDHOEK – Not a single matter to disappear,” she N$6.8 million lawsuit case case of sexual harassment at said. against the government was on Teek claimed that because of In the judgement handed down, the workplace has ever made Tuesday dismissed by the High the ministry’s conduct, he was Judge Herman Oosthuizen said: it to court as most matters According to a presenta- Court. never able to bring the case for- “In the frame of mind he was are settled out of court to tion, 42% of sexual and ward and therefore the money he and possibly still is concerning protect the public image of harassment cases usually Teek lodged the lawsuit in 2015 would have made was lost. perceived wrongs perpetrated corporates. come from acquaintances of against the Head of Ministry against Teek, I find it difficult to the victims. of Justice and the Head of the “The ground of my cause of mulch him with costs. None of the This is according to the Le- Office of the Ombudsman for action against both defendants defendants are private commercial gal Assistance Centre (LAC), “Rape is not only about losses he incurred in another law- is based upon their corrupt con- entities but organs of state who which added that sexual penetration, but also about suit against three South African duct, incompetent, imprudent, stood accused of dereliction of harassment cases between fondling and playing with judges in 2010, who found that intentional and malicious undue duties.” lecturers and students are someone’s private parts with- lengthy delay in handling the also settled, sometimes to the out their consent,” she said. detriment of students, out ofLikoro appeals sentence, again court. She warned students that intimidation from a boss Eba Kandovazu magistrate who presided over vitiated the proceedings in the TIME AND AGAIN: Vincent Speaking at a dialogue on or the lecturer is one of the the matter failed in his duties as regional court. He failed to put Likoro.  Photo contributed sexual harassment at NUST main reason why peopleWINDHOEK-A former Special an administrator of justice by the accused defence to the com- last week, LAC’s Yolande give in to rape due to fearAdvisor of the former Minister not realising that the defence plainant and failed in appro- said that Likoro chose his own Engelbrecht said that in the of being fired or failing aof Lands and Resettlement, lawyer at the time was not priate instances to put Likoro’s defence lawyer. Namibian law history, there subject.who was accused and convicted capable and did not have the instructions to various state has never been a single sexu-for the rape of his colleague, necessary experience to prepare witnesses,” his lawyer argued. Justices Dinah Usiku and al harassment case that made “Know that the Labour Actplans to appeal his ten-year for trial. Johanna Salionga reserved their it to court. protects you against rape andsentence with the Supreme It is reported that Likoro judgement and the defence will you should not allow any-Court. This marks Likoro’s second raped his colleague in 2013 be notified on the date at a later Engelbrecht noted that body to touch you inappro- appeal attempt after he was at Namushasha Lodge in the stage. sexual harassment at the priately without your consent Vincent Likoro, on Monday sentenced in 2016. His first at- Zambezi Region, where staff workplace or at education just because you fear failingapproached the High Court tempt was dismissed by Judge members of the lands ministry institutions are serious and a subject or getting fired fromwith an application for leave to Christie Liebenberg. were staying on official duty. encouraged victims to report work,” she added.appeal, on the grounds that his He allegedly followed her to them to law enforcementprevious lawyer who represent- Likoro, through his lawyer her room. to bring the perpetrators to Engelbrecht revealed thated him at the Katima Regional Louis Botes, argued that a book. first-time offenders usuallyCourt, Kennedy Haraseb, was different court would come to a State Prosecutor Dominic receive a sentences of fiveinexperienced and therefore did different conclusion. Lisulu, however, argued that “Most of the cases usually to ten years imprisonment,not represent him well. being an educated person, get settled out of court with while repeat offenders re- “The shortcomings, failures, Likoro was better placed to ceive 20 to 45 year imprison- He further claims that the omissions and conducts of the assess the manner in which ment for a charge of rape. applicant’s lawyer constitutes Haraseb represented him. He a material of irregularities that 49N$ .99 IQF Chicken 1.5kgSPFERCIDIAAYLS!SPECIALS!ALL STORES 08:00 TO 11:00 16/03/2018 17N$ .99 ALL Rice King 2kg STORES Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

15 March - 21 March 2018 NEWS 3SCHIMMING-CHASEStood for the general good of Namibian women Namibia still grapplingGETS STATE FUNERAL with child labourWINDHOEK – The late diplomat and former CoD Namibia into a better place. Theparliamentarian, Nora Schimming-Chase, has been Ministry of International Relations Marthina K. Mutangaconferred the honour of an official State Funeral by and Cooperation Permanent Secre-President Dr Hage Geingob. tary, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, said WINDHOEK – Poverty is perhaps the greatest sin- she has learned with deep sadness gle force which creates the flow of children into the Marthina K. Mutanga Ambassador Nora Schimming- about the passing of Schimming- RIP: Nora Schimming-Chase. P workplace, as studies show evidence that children Chase as a diplomat par excel- Chase. Schimming-Chase was Photo contributed who come from poor families are more likely to beSchimming-Chase on Tuesday lence, a fearless fighter and activist amongst the first group of diplo- forced to work to supplement the household income.early morning died at the Para- for a free Namibia in which all, matic cadres selected to establishmount Hospital after a long illness. irrespective of race and ethnic the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Chairperson of the Law Reform and Develop-She died at the age of 77. In a press origin could enjoy their rights,” the immediately after independence in ment Commission, Yvonne Dausab said children instatement issued yesterday by the statement reads. Veteran politician 1990. Musavyi noted that wher- rural communities are more vulnerable and likely tooffice of the President, State Sec- and former President of the Con- ever Schimming-Chase served, she fall into the trap of child labour than those living inretary, Alfred Tjiurimo Hengari, gress of Democrats (CoD), Ben made a difference and served with urban areas. She, however, noted that in especiallysaid a memorial service for the Ulenga, described Schimming- diligence and loyalty. rural communities, labour involving minors is oftenlate Ambassador will be held at Chase as a keen liberation struggle not viewed as an offense and as such, can go un-the Parliament Gardens on Friday icon who stood for the general Schimming-Chase has been a noticed.afternoon, 16 March. good of Namibian women. Ulenga member of the National Assembly urged young women in Namibia of Namibia from 2000, where she “Children in these communities can often be “The President lauds the late to follow in her footsteps and turn served on the ticket of the opposi- denied a basic school education, normal social in- tion, CoD. teraction amongst their peers, personal development and emotional support from their family, and theseEmergency measures for floods in Zambezi Region practices can be regarded as normal in that particular community,” she explained. Niel Terblanche DANGER: The Zambezi River. Photo contributed waters. Sampofu said the water level of the Zambezi River rose A recently published report by the National Plan-Contingency planning for flood ing swamps could not be repaired areas have already been cut off to almost six metres in the last ning Commission stated that despite the positivemitigation and recovery prepara- due to severe budget cuts by the leaving learners and teachers week compared to less than three growths, Namibia is still lagging behind in manytion has been activated in the Central Government. to find alternative methods of metres during the corresponding social development indicators such as poverty,Zambezi Region and communi- transport to reach the schools. Be- period last year. According to which currently stands at 28%. Child labour-relatedties living in flood-prone areas “The lack of adequate and func- sides walking through knee-deep Sampofu the danger of the flood fatalities have also been lodged with the police, withwere warned to take precaution- tional watercraft might negatively water, dugout canoes or watos is enhanced by the fact that par- the most recent incidents those of minors who diedary measures as water levels in impact an evacuation process in are used which exposes people ents in the affected areas refuse to while tending to livestock and collecting water forthe Zambezi River has been rising the areas affected by flood water to the dangers of crocodiles and move to higher grounds. the household. “Some cultural practices are hostilesteadily over the past few weeks. should the need arise,” he said. snakes that might lurk in the flood to children. There is a lack of information available “The people refuse to move. on the rights of children. The protection of children In this regard, the Zambezi Some schools in flood-prone Some of the areas can only be is applied selectively,” added Dauseb.Regional Risk Management Unit reached with the help of a boathas been monitoring the situation which means that we would have She further noted that labour that jeopardises thecarefully and plans to close some to close some schools if the water physical, mental or moral well-being of a child,schools in the flooded areas and level keeps rising. Learners miss- either because of its nature or because of the condi-emergency alternative accommo- ing school because of the floods tions in which it is carried out, is referred to asdation for flood victims has been will have to catch up during the hazardous work. Dausab was, however, at pains toput in place. Besides the rising coming holiday.” admit that there are currently no laws in Namibiawater levels in the Zambezi River regulating work done by children either in subsist-to process of monitoring the flood Besides emergency measures ence or commercial agricultural activities.is being hampered by a lack of being readied, officials from theserviceable boats to negotiate and Ministry of Health and Social The comission has made recommendations toreach cut off areas. Services have already visited the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry to some of the affected areas to address this gap by harmonising existing legislation According to the Zambezi ensure clinics and other health and policies pertaining to child labour in the agricul-Regional Governor, Lawrence facilities are stocked properly tural sector.“Child labour has a significant negativeSampofu, the few boats there with emergency supplies in order impact on the life chances and health of children.are, are all useless. 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4 NEWS 15 March - 21 March 2018QVR DESCENDS ON OTJIWARONGO Staff Reporter with a boom in business and share his lifetime of experiences for an opportunity to contribute growth. Dr Van Rooyen created through a candid, humorous through engaging the public Tonight Otjiwarongo will be a the QVRCODE in order to ad- and sometimes cringe-worthy from the place where my profes- buzz of activities as Dr Quinton dress the demand for business discussion, as to his journey in sional roots lie, as this town van Rooyen once again takes advice and opened it up to com- achieving his goals. contributed to my inspiration to his now well-established QVR- munities in the different corners relentlessly pursue justice and CODE to the beautiful town in of the country from as far as ‘’I owe it to Namibia and improving the lives of ordinary the Otjozondjupa Region. Katima Mulilo to Oranjemund. the public who supported me Namibians, where ever they The genesis of the QVRCODE through thick and thin to give might be and where opportunity Otjiwarongo is coincidentally is thus a journey of sharing something tangible back to my might present itself.” also the very same town where experiences inclusively with the fellow country people - firstly to this foremost post-independence national household. Dr Quinton strengthen their self-belief and Catch the QVRCODE live entrepreneur started his career van Rooyen will engage the gen- secondly to assist in sharpening at the C’est Si Bon Hotel in thirty years ago. It has been a eral public through a question their business skills and also to Otjiwarongo on Thursday, 15th long journey for both Dr Van and answer session on the topics add social value to this beautiful March at 18h30. The entrance Rooyen and Otjiwarongo, start- of Entrepreneurship, Leadership country of ours. I believe in- is free of charge, please come ing from humble beginnings, and Challenges and will also spiration unlocks opportunity,” early to secure your seat for this he said, adding, “I am grateful free seating and inspiring event.BUSINESSWISE :Quinton van Rooyen. Photo contributed Annual Board training and strategic session Trustco Group Holdings’ board of directors and top executives of the various segments of the group attended a two-day group strategic session, as well as the annual board training session with Richard Chetwode on Friday, 9 March 2018, at the Swakopmund Strand Hotel. Chetwode is a diamond industry expert with comprehensive knowledge of both the diamond and financial sectors, where he has built valu- able relationships over many years. He is a recognised diamond professional with knowledge spanning mining, sales, cutting and polishing, diamond finance, wholesale, retail and the diamond consumer industry. Trustco Group Holdings will continue to focus on identifying and aggressively pursuing growth opportunities in strategic sectors in Namibia and on the African continent in order to pursue its mission of in- creasing value and wealth for its shareholders and perfecting the best corporate governance practices in the coming year. This is after having successfully weathered the international and Namibian economic slowdown of the past two years. 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15 March - 21 March 2018 NEWS 5NO BUDGET FORBusiness community stands to benefit greatlyINDEPENDENCE DAYTSUMEB- Despite government’s insistence that the said Kankoshi. Kankoshi did, how- for transport for people from variousIndependence Day celebrations budget will this year ever, say that the region is 100% constituency who wish to attend thesee a significant cut due to the economic downturn, ready to host such a big event, with celebrations. Kankoshi called onthe organisers of the event claim they are not working preparations in full swing. people from all walks of life to turnon a budget. up in big numbers for the 28th Inde- “We can confirm that the region is pendence Day celebrations. Maria David of Oshikoto, Henock Kankoshi, more than ready to host this event. FULL STEAM: Regional Governor of who is also the Chairperson of the We have engaged businesses and “In fact after the main event on the Oshikoto, Henock Kankoshi.Tsumeb spokesperson, Stella Imalwa National Preparatory Committee, local people and they are looking 21st, we will have some entertain- Photo: Maria Davidadmitted that while the town expects also said that he does not know the forward to receiving guests,” said ment, including soccer and netballto receive over 20 000 people, budget for the preparations of the Kankoshi. games by various teams found in theincluding 2 500 VIPs, no budget has celebrations, but that the committee region and beyond,” Kankoshi said.yet been allocated. will “look into all that” when it holds According to Kankoshi, they had“Once everything is done, then its fourth meeting. been having meetings, and inspec- He said that celebrating the coun-perhaps we will know how much was tions have been done to ensure try’s independence is important andspent,” she said. Regional governor “We don’t know how much the al- that they are on schedule with the that the business community at the located budget is for the celebrations, preparations. garden town also stands to benefit but we will know in due course,” greatly and that the event will boost The organisers have taken into con- the economy of the town and the sideration the need for transportation, region as a whole. with regional level making provisionOil spill clean-up operation successful Platoon system hampers quality educationNiel TerblancheWALVIS BAY - The oil spill that WORKING TOGETHER: The scene of the oil spill. Photo: Niel Terblanche Aili Iilonga quality learner-teaching interactions,”occurred in the bay off the port of she said. A school principal based inWalvis Bay has been successfully bour development is currently under According to volunteers of the WINDHOEK- School teachers and Windhoek agrees, stating that mostcontained and the last remnants of way. Several teams of commercial Namibian Dolphin Project, several learners are frustrated over the pre- teachers get tired after teaching learn-the remaining pollutant are gradu- divers were deployed on Saturday oiled birds were spotted in the area independence platoon system as they ers from morning until the afternoon.ally being cleaned up. to determine the origin of the oil. over the past weekend, but none claim it hampers quality education due The diving teams were, however, of the affected animals could be to the taxing double shifts. He says the platoon system has more According to a statement issued not able to identify the source of the captured. More weakened sea birds negatives than positives.by the Minister of Works and Trans- spill but established that the amount are expected to be found over the The platoon system is a schoolingport, John Mutorwa, the oil spill of pollutant is relatively small and next few days. system in which different cohorts of “It put a damper on the administra-was reported to the Namibian Ports that no further contamination would learners use the same school building, tion as more learners mean moreAuthority. take place. Officials from Namport Members of the public are re- with one group taught in the morning school books to be shared amongst and the DMA are currently investi- quested to contact the local SPCA, between 08:00 and 12:00 and another learners, while we are already facing “The Directorate of Maritime gating the possibility that the heavy Ministry of Fisheries and Marine group in the afternoons between 13:00 shortages. It also means more printingAffairs, together with the pollu- fuel oil might have been dumped by Resources, Ministry of Environment and 17:00. papers for school activities and home-tion response team of Namport, a vessel sailing past the bay or that and Tourism or the Namibian Dol- work, which we are already strug-immediately deployed a specialised might have been at anchorage. phin Project if any affected birds or Informanté visited some schools in gling with as the money we currentlyteam. The response team consisted sea life are found. Katutura where six state schools are receive from government is very littleof officials from Namport, the currently running the double shift and does not cater to all the school’sDMA, the Walvis Bay Municipality, system to cater to the large intake needs. Due to free education, somethe Namibian Navy and Sturrock of learners. A teacher at the Tobias parents are not willing to contributeShipping Agents to undertake the Hainyeko Primary school said that money to assist the school,” said theclean-up operation,” he said. concentration reduces significantly principal. due to working double shifts and that According to the statement, the at times more often than not, after- Currently there are 45 schools inpollutant was identified as heavy noon learners end up receiving the seven regions that are still using thefuel oil of the type used by large raw end of the stick as less attention is platoon system. During a handing-ships to power their engines. He given to them. over ceremony of school blocks atsaid the response team immedi- Groot Aub this year, Deputy Ministerately deployed inflatable oil booms, “We are aware that this system is of Education, Arts and Culture, Annadispersed Bio-Zorb and applied being practiced as a result of the influx Ester Nghipondoka, said that theoil-absorbent sheets on the water of learners coming to Windhoek and ministry is working hard to phase outsurface of the affected area. The government cannot do anything about the double shift system, and called onoil spill occurred between Afrodite this. However, it is really not fair on people to donate and assist the educa-Beach and the new site where the teachers because we are forced to tion ministry to achieve its goals.construction of the North Port har- mark books of more than 200 learners due to the double shift system. You “Companies wanting to donateLand grabbing claims in Tsumeb will really lose your concentration school classroom are more than and the result is that learners don’t get welcome as more classrooms mean we do not have to have the double shift system in schools,” she said. Maria David The Tsumeb municipality plans into a gardening project by the previ- UBI CARITAS to tackle the issue of land short- ous owners of the copper mine. “We GRAVESTONESTSUMEB- Demand for land in age, after it emerged that homeless are currently in negotiations with theTsumeb has reached a peak, with residents have started grabbing land private owners of Ondundu to make 1 Parsons Street, Southern Industrial, Windhoekenquiries lodged daily at the munici- at the Ondundu area of the Oshikoto way for serviced land,” said Hangula.pality as it continues to experience an Region. According to Tsumeb mayor,influx of people. Matheus Hangula, the municipality is Hangula explained that the reason planning to service three extensions why people are grabbing land is The scarcity of land experienced at to allow access to serviced land after because there is no serviced landTsumeb comes with a realisation that the town successfully managed to available.most of the land at the town belongs acquire more land from Weatherly.to Weatherly International, the own- He, however, added that there areers of the copper mine and copper Plans have also been put in place to plans to have meetings with the com-smelter in Tsumeb. remove illegal settlers from the Ond- munity of Ondundu and the Namibian undu area, which was once developed Police to address the issue of illegal land grabbing.Earthquake recorded in Namibia Staff Reporter that since late 2017 there have been analyses were performed on this Tel: +264 61 305 669 ● +264 81 127 2864 reports of increased earthquake data set. Fax: +264-61 308 357 - E-mail:[email protected] – An earthquake activities in the Kamanjab area,with a magnitude of 4.0 mc was specifically at Anker settlement, a The current epicentre of the for a catalogue Photo Gallery ofrecorded approximately 80km north community located on one of the event is reported to be located in gravestones on our website:west of Kamanjab yesterday. most active seismic zones in Na- the Kaoko Orogenic belt, which is mibia. Do Cabo further noted that a regional tectonic structure. The www.ubicaritasgranitenam.com Acting Deputy Permanent Sec- three local seismic stations from the Kaoko Belt runs in a North Westretary of the Geological Survey of Namibian seismological network trending direction and is a tectonicNamibia, Dr Vickey Do Cabo stated recorded the event and preliminary unit on the North West coast of Namibia.

6 NEWS 15 March - 21 March 2018 RETRO­ SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLONamibia at 28 yearsIt is crucial that there are not only acts of bravery PIC OF THE DAY Photograph: Elif Öztürkvalidated on Independence Day in Tsumeb next week,but that mechanisms in place are upheld and re-em- Istanbul, Turkey; A firefighter rescues a baby from the site of a gas explosion in the Fatih district. phasised to change the lives of all those who have notyet tasted the fruits of independence. THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDENThe day should be a retrospection of what haschanged in the last 27 years, not just the glorification BRIEFLY BRIGHTER THAN 200 SUNSof the war of liberation. However, it is selective mo-rality to deny the achievements of Swapo and PLAN, Yesterday, a giant in physics died. Stephen ture. But then Hawking noticed something ter particles meet, they annihilate each otherbut statements like “We fought for this country” with- Hawking was the contemporary face of else. Something that occurred when he ap- and release energy. In fact, in early days ofout qualifying the context is divisive and counterpro- physics, much like Einstein was in his time, plied quantum field theory to black holes… the universe, it was filled with both matterductive to those who feel left out and by choice prefer and Isaac Newton before him. There are Now, to explain this part, we first have to and antimatter, but as they interacted, moreto stay away from the official events, while others many obituaries that cover his life, detailing examine the underlying structure of the than 98% of the matter/antimatter in the uni-see it as a chance to drink their problems away. Some how he was diagnosed with motor neurone universe. We need to look at quantum me- verse was annihilated. It’s just due to a statis-are asking themselves whether independence was a disease (or ALS) at the age of 21, and was chanics. In essence, this is the fundamen- tical chance that a bit more matter was pres-treacherous road worth travelling. expected to only live anther two years (he tal theory in physics that describes nature ent than antimatter, and all that we’re madeIndependence celebrations should encompass the lived another 55), or how he was a difficult at its smallest scales – below atoms, and of is the residual matter left in the universe.ideals of liberated citizens who live a dignified life student at Oxford, andbeyond the comparison of being poor or rich. To threatened to do his into subatomic particles. It is so named No wonder space isallay the fears of those not yet convinced that the last PhD there if they gave because it examines the quanta (singular: mostly empty, eh?28 years were worth the journey, concerted national him a second class de- quantum) or smallest individual pieces So what Stephenefforts should be reaffirmed to create better living gree, with the under- of particles of the universe. At this level, Hawking noticed isconditions for all and creating wealth for the republic. standing he’d move to everything exists as both small particles that, due to the quan-Lately, social media was abuzz with suggestions to Cambridge if he got a and waves – the wave being the frequen- tum nature of suba-postpone independence celebration to save mon- first. This led to him cy dependent on the energy of the particle. tomic particles, theirey and instead clean up filthy towns and informal eventually occupying To wit, this means that at the smallest waveforms in a vac-settlements around the country in view of cholera and the Lucasian Chair of scales of the universe, particles don’t exist uum will inevitablyHepatitis-E outbreaks. The government said Inde- Mathematics at Cam- all the time – they instead pop in and out build up and for apendence Day cannot be postponed or cancelled, even bridge. But instead of of existence in a ‘probability wave.’ As brief moment formthough no one actually suggested that the day should covering all that, let’s these waves overlap, we get areas where particles even whenbe forgotten or done away with. Coming of age rather take a look at a there is a greater probability that a particle there was none be-requires enthusiasm and solid motives to celebrate small part of his life’s exists, and that’s where we’ll find it most fore. Normally, this isindependence, and, in future, if there’s no reason to work – the radiation likely. By the time all these subatomic par- not normally noticed,celebrate, it should be celebrated differently, especial- that’s named for him. ticles have collapsed their wave functions as both a particle andly in difficult economic times. After Einstein’s publi- to the atomic level, these larger particles an antiparticle will beThe day shouldn’t be the only reason to spent mil- cation of the General Theory of Relativity, are a lot more predictable, and we get to created, and they’ll an-lions without checks and balances since government it became rather well known that light speed atomic theory – with protons, neutrons nihilate each other instantly. However, at theand regional officials will be claiming S&T and was the speed limit of the universe, and that and electrons making up atoms of matter. edge of a black hole, there exist an eventtheir accommodation will be paid for to attend the gravity affected light. Karl Schwarzschild It’s at this point I’d like to note that I’m not horizon, and if one particle emerges on itsfestivities. Independence Day should celebrate the took Einstein’s field equations, and found a physicist, and I’m simplifying heavily outside, while the other passed throughnew approaches and innovation in resolving issues a solution that described the peculiar be- to attempt to make it easier to understand. the event horizon from which nothing canaffecting the citizenry and reveal new opportunities haviour that occurred when that gravity of To continue, matter also has its ‘inverse,’ return, these ‘virtual’ particles are not an-without repeating the same messages every year. That an object was so massive that its escape antimatter. Antimatter is indistinguishable nihilated – one is left free in the universe,is something that might just keep the day relevant velocity (or the speed at which an object from normal matter except for its atomic while the other eliminates particles on thefor years to come, and not equate it to all talk and no would have to move to escape its gravita- charge, which is opposite. Hydrogen, for other side of the event horizon. The blackaction. tional pull) was so large that it exceeded example, is normally composed of a pro- hole would emit particles and lose mass, inIndependence celebrations should be an opportunity the speed of light. At this border where this ton (positive charge) and electron (nega- what is now termed ‘Hawking radiation.’to reflect on the relationship between all language happened, some terms in Einstein’s equa- tive charge), whereas antihydrogen has an In other words, Stephen Hawking showedgroups and to instill the notion of unity in diversity. tions became infinite, resulting in a singular antiproton (negative charge) and a positron that black holes… evaporate! Or theyNamibia is still vulnerable to corruption and greed. point in space with no properties able to be (positive charge). When matter and antimat- would, if they were small enough. The ra-But, against all odds, Independence Day should be a observed from the outside – a singularity. diation emitted, he showed, is inverselypublic holiday for all, or it risks becoming just anoth- At first, it was thought this was but an ab- proportional to the mass of the black hole,er holiday with no affluence or denotation to all the erration, but by 1931, Subrahmanyan Chan- and cosmic background radiation would in-inhabitants of the country. drasekhar showed that for stars above a cer- evitably overpower the small effect of evap- tain size, it was inevitable. By 1939, even oration with larger black holes. For a black• Newspaper registration: 06/01/119 Robert Oppenheimer conceded that such hole to evaporate, it would need to have a• Printed by Word Press, Windhoek, objects might occur, but called them ‘fro- mass of about the same as the moon. And, zen stars’ as light at the surface would just like Stephen Hawking’s life, if a black hole Office +264 83 100 1000 stop. By 1958, David Finkelstein identified had about the mass of a car, it would be• 260 000 copies distributed monthly to all major Namibian the Schwarzschild radius, at which no light only about a yoctometer in size – but after could escape, an event horizon – a perfect a nanosecond, would evaporate and shine towns ­ unidirectional membrane from which noth- briefly brighter than the light of 200 suns.• Headquarters: Trustco House, 2 Keller Street, Windhoek, ing could escape. As such, these objects were now called ‘black holes’ and became Desmond P van Heerden, HonsBComm Namibia subject to research. By the late 1960s, Roger (Stell) is the Chief Analytics Officer of• Contact: Tel. 061 275 4102/8 Fax. 061 275 4090 Email. Penrose and Stephen Hawking had proved Trustco Group Holdings Ltd. Previous arti- that black holes could, in fact, exist in na- cles available online at http://toi.hopto.org/. 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15 March - 21 March 2018 LETTER TO EDITOR/EDITORIAL 7FRAMING THELessen inequities to reduce poverty FlipsideNON-POACHERS CHRIS JACOBIECONTRADICTIONS: Kai Rust and his lawyer Jan Wessels shortly before proceedings.  Photo: Contributed May Day UnityThe judicial unsavouriness in the earlier stages of the Kai urgently, as we seem to be legallyRust case in the Okahandja court was confirmed in the excluded and unprotected in terms THE decision that Workers Day on 1 May will be a national clean-upregional court in Windhoek, settling it as a high-profile of the outcome of this case. day might turn out as one of the most significant opportunities, ifcase enjoying wide media coverage. As such, it was a hot not one of the most historic bridges to national unity in purpose sincepotato passed from the Okahandja court onto regional In my opinion, Diergaardt not only independence.magistrate Alexis Diergaardt in Windhoek. One should favoured the poachers, but, accord-expect that she, a seemingly reputable and professional ing to the records, she also appears Namibians are frustrated and depressed by the politics of faction andlawyer, would easily steer it out of the swamp of racism to be angry. Her apparent anger personalities, and, in the absence of good rain, anything that lifts theand corruption. (unsubstantiated in terms of the evi- national mood should be embraced, because it gives hope. dence) with “trigger happy” people Letter to the Editor of the community at the expense with an attitude of “we do not care The announcement by the President, Dr Hage Geingob, at State of the larger, inclusive Namibian anymore”, was not instigated by this House that 1 May – a historically and internationally recognisedHowever, it appears that the community. In the context of the case only. It comes a longer way: celebration of labour and workers, commemorating the working class, adversities came full circle by case, when people protect their “And the message therefore in the their struggles and their achievements – is profound and in keepingultimately ending with a judgement property, the only other people that light of the fact that the community with the extremely strong leadership he demonstrates.that seems suspicious in terms of the are threatened by that protection, is following this case must be loudevidence and a sentence dispropor- are the poachers. Diergaardt clearly and clear that we are not going to It might turn out that it was one of the biggest achievements of thetionate to such a degree that ulterior chose to protect their interests by allow this type of behavior any- Geingob-presidency yet. May Day will surely set a new benchmark foragendas should be explored. Let us her judgement and sentencing, con- more.” (My italics.). It is common improved relations on all levels of society and de-politicise nationalleave that for the moment. How- sequently excluding, or ignoring, knowledge that emotions (indicated events like never before.ever, what I should confirm, is that the interests of the non-poaching by we and anymore) signifies subjec-the following are merely my own section. This disposition not only tive emotional involvement, raising The fact that the announcement came after open-heartedopinions and conclusions and please, hints on legally condoning poach- some questions regarding impartial- discussions between the workers unions and the presidency on thecorrect me if I am wrong. ing, but the non-poachers’ constitu- ity when conducting similar cases state of the economy is a fresh breath of air. Namibians can safely tional rights are also implicitly ig- in future. assume the May Day clean-up effort was negotiated and agreed in In her judgement and sentencing nored, signifying that all Namibian national interest and as a national challenge.of Rust, regional magistrate Alexis citizens in this section are excluded Magistrate Diergaardt is rightDiergaardt sang the praises of the from the protection of the law. It about the following: The com- It was always close to the president’s heart and he led many clean-up“protection of the community”: translates into a judicial negation munity, the coherent, all-inclusive operations in squatter camps from the front. It is a matter of service“The community is looking up to of their basic, human rights which Namibian community, is looking delivery and national pride.the Court, to the Courts, to see that are promised by the Constitution. up to the court to see that justice isjustice is done.” The question is: One can, however, not continue to done, but then in the way it is meant The leadership of the National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW) -Exactly which community is she exist in Namibia with constitutional to be done: impartially, objectively, an influential Swapo affiliate – deserves the admiration of Namibianstalking about? Considered in the promises, which turn into bogus taking all evidence and all parties’ and must be congratulated for their support and sacrifice of ancontext of this case, she in fact legal rights when tested in a court interests into consideration, irrespec- internationally acclaimed event that will be celebrated all over the globe.only addressed and protected the of law. Therefore we, the non- tive of person, group or race. Whatinterests of the poaching section poaching community, need answers is promised constitutionally, must Namibia, in its pioneering fashion, now leads the way in working for be practiced in a court of law. Only each other on May Day. then will I be convinced that when I look up to the court again, I am not The NUNW participation and support for the Geingob national looking at the fruit of a poisoned clean-up is the stuff that revolutions are made of, because it is as tree. revolutionary as the workers of Namibia itself. facewbwowok.i.ncfoomrm/iannfoterm.waenbt.ennaam It demands that the employers and the owners of businesses join their workers and families in solidarity in the trenches to clean up the country inch by inch. It is not about the reputation of the cleanest country on the continent alone, but it is to transform Namibia from clean to pristine. Owners, employees and employers have the opportunity to show how tall they are by how low they are prepared to bend to pick up the dirt and thrash of somebody else, and not only their own, and doing so in solidarity with the workers. It is the one historic opportunity where every Namibian, the blessed and the cursed, are contributing equally to the common good and the only measure is comradeship as the greatest equaliser. It is such a unique and revolutionary initiative of May Day celebrations that it can change the spirit of volunteerism and cooperation in the common good forever and is therefore an opportunity not to be missed as it might never present itself again. There is hardly anything more humbling and more unifying than a national clean-up day which includes the workers, the bosses and owners of business, as well as the unemployed and marginalised, to be equal in their service delivery to their country and fellow man than bending to pick up a piece of paper. It also makes those that litter think about their actions if they have to pick up that which was left for the winds to blow into all corners of a most beautiful country, with vast horizons, waving grasslands and woodlands where the mighty rivers of Africa cut their course from the Atlantic to the Indian oceans. Trade Unions in Namibia have revolutionary and adversarial relationships with governments and the private sector in their roots. The past 28 years saw legal battles, strikes and the loss of thousands of jobs, leaving unions rendered powerless by political factions and infighting. The contribution to independence is for the public record and to keep the country clean by those who were liberated is an act of patriotism and love of one’s country Workers Day on 1 May will be a new chapter and a building block of mutual trust that Namibia needs to get nation building back on track which seemed to have lost its way through interest of faction and again strengthen the foundation of nation building. There are too many interest groups suddenly retreating to their corners, looking for defence in- and among themselves and even isolating themselves from the rest of Namibia. The hands that clean the country will pull the teeth of political faction that tears into the soul of the Namibian nation. The May Day revolutionaries are leading a revolution of attitude. That is the greatest victory already. The President, Dr Geingob, and the NUNW-leadership have stirred the soul of patriotism and Namibia will be the cleanest, because the land where all will find their eternal resting place is pristine, and because national interest and factional pride was set aside on May Day 2018. Namibians are looking further and hope more, because the promises of the future are far greater than the agonies of the past.

8 BUSINESS 15 March - 21 March 2018BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review NO VISION FOR26.6% Live in shacks 07 March to 13 March 2018 HOUSING NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE MARKET CAP BIDVEST NAMIBIA LTD BVN 7.80 0.13% 50 391 1 654 9 315 NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 45.00 - 120 5 384 1 591 ORYX PROPERTIES LTD ORY 20.40 - - - 151 136 AGRA LTD AGR 1.48 - 181 267 564 NAMIBIA ASSET NAM 0.69 - - - 109DOWN UP MANAGEMENT LTD 12 459 STIMULUS INVESTMENT SILP 121.29 - - - 9 270 LIMITED 7 437 NIMBUS INFRASTRUCTURE NUSP 10.50 - - - 95 LIMITED FNB NAMIBIA FNB 46.49 (0.13%) 0 15 HOLDINGS LTD CAPRICORN INVESTMENT CGP 17.93 (0.22%) 2 37 GROUP TRUSTCO GROUP TUC/TTO 8.95 (0.56%) 203 1 811 HOLDINGS LIMITED NICTUS HOLDINGS - NAM NHL 1.80 (10.00%) 906 1 044 COMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE % NSX LOCAL 630 (0.08%)BRENT CRUDE OIL 64.73 (1.61%) NSX ALL SHARE (1.57%)GOLD 1 326.90 (0.62%) JSE TOP 40 1 438 PLATINUM 967.60 (0.38%) S&P 500 52 577 1.65% UK FTSE 100 2 765 1.36%FOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % EURO STOXX 50 (0.11%) HANG SENG 7 139 1.18%N$ PER US$ 11.83 0.38% 3 397 3.57%N$ PER £ 16.50 0.86% 31 601 N$ PER € 1460 (0.06%)The local market was active this week, Dollar, to close at N$11.83 per USD, and SPIRALLING: Informal settlements are on the rise in most urban areas with government unable to cater services to thewith the NSX Local index down 0.08% lost 0.86% against the British Pound, masses of shacks.  Photo Marthina Mutangaat 630, and the NSX Overall Index to close at N$16.50 per GBP. It closeddown 1.57%, to close at 1438. As at 13 at N$14.60 against the Euro, a gain of WINDHOEK – “As the debate around spiralling rent limited engagement among stake-March, FNB Namibia was the largest 0.06%. costs shows beyond low-income groups, overall central holders and a lack of consensus.local company on the exchange, with Namibia Breweries released their in- government and especially Local Authorities find them-market capitalization of N$12.4 billion, terim results during the week, reveal- selves unable and often at times unwilling to effective- “National strategies such as thefollowed by Namibia Breweries with ing revenue of N$1.43 billion for the six ly address the nationwide housing crisis. National Housing Policy have toN$9.3 billion, Capricorn Investment months ended 31 December 2017, down date proven ineffective in advanc-Group with N$9.2 billion, and Trustco from N$1.48 billion for the same period Zorena Jantze crisis in Namibia is more of a land ing specific approaches to urbanGroup Holdings with N$7.4 billion. last year. However, they did manage to issue as a majority of respondents planning and housing provision. ForBidvest Namibia lead the market with post N$240 million in profit for the six The lengthy debate around exist- explained that they did not have example, the utility of implement-growth of 0.13% to close at N$7.80 per months, a rather large improvement ing town planning regulations legal title to the land resulting in ing more compact and dense urbanshare. In terms of volume, Namibia against the N$95 million they posted and building shows much of the the construction of non-permanent areas, advocated by the NationalBreweries was in the lead with N$5.3 during the same period last year, and regulatory framework regarding structures. Policy is still debated by stakehold-million worth of shares traded, with comparing quite well with their full housing, town land and urban plan- ers,” Remmert stressed.Trustco Group grabbing second place year figures of 30 June 2017 of N$318 ning is compounding the housing The report further outlined thatwith N$1.8 million worth of shares million. As such, their board of direc- issue rather than contributing to its 26.6% of respondents lived in In addition Remmert stated thattraded. Nictus Holdings managed a tors declared an interim dividend of resolution.” impoverished housing, (Shacks), there is a mismatch between supplythird place in volume, with N$1 mil- 46c per share, a 9.5% increase on their followed by traditional dwellings and demand as the Mass Housinglion worth of shares traded. The local previous dividend, to be paid on 11 May The above are the views of the 32.6% and Detached houses, 30.6%. Programme catered for the middlecurrency lost 0.38% against the US 2018. Institute for Public Policy Research class leaving most unit standing (IPPR), in their latest publication Also offering remarks on the empty, while some of were notGreen Scheme harvests titled, Housing in Namibia, Rights, subject, Remmert stated that the deemed fit for commercial bankfell short Challenges and Opportunities, demand for affordable housing and mortgage extensions due to the high authored by Dietrich Remmert and land in cities, towns and settlements poverty levels in the area they were Zorena Jantze Pauline Ndhlovu. by citizens has exhausted supply; as built. is clear from previous research theWINDHOEK - The Green Scheme initia- and the green scheme projects accounted The study which was conducted existing formal housing market does Remmert also stressed thattive of government offers great poten- for 37.1% of local production, while in the three towns of Windhoek, not readily cater to a majority of Namibia has done too little withtial to expand and increase production cereal production makes up the largest Walvis Bay and Otjiwarongo with a Namibians by virtue of their income regards to exploring and exploit-of food under irrigation. Managed by part of the Green Scheme production, total of 315 participants was carried level. ing innovative technologies withinState-owned Enterprise, AGRIBUSDEV, specifically maize and wheat. out with the aim of gauging public the construction industry. Thesethis initiative has, however, recorded perceptions on the conditions of the He further detailed that the clear- technologies include alternativeshortfalls in crop production compared to During the year under review, a total of housing sector. est evidence of this predicament is construction materials and methodscompany targets. 14,437MT were produced in the Green found in the mushrooming of infor- which could have the potential of Scheme, with a 5,408MT shortfall of Disclosing some of the findings of mal settlements – often unplanned lowering costs and providing flex- This was revealed during AGRIBUS- company targets. the study, Ndhlovu stated that 47% – and is resultant of socio-economic ible housing options.DEV’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) of respondents would prefer to buy consequences such as disease out-which was held last week Friday. Similarly, the current yield also con- land compared to buying a house breaks, lack of economic opportuni- The report concludes that policy tracted by 3,392MT to that of the previ- (40%) and renting (13%). ties, pollution and so forth. makers and stakeholders have given Petrus Uugwanga, Managing Director ous production year. little attention of how urban settle-of AGRIBUSDEV stated that the year Ndhlovu argued that the housing Further outlining findings of the ments should mapped and construct-2016/17 had many challenges which had On wheat production, Namibia’s total study, Remmert stated that there is ed while taking into considerationa significant direct bearing on the green demand is 106,601MT of which the the socio-economic benefits to theschemes performance which include the Green Scheme accounted for 34.9% population.Army Worms which infested the Etunda of local production. In relation to theGreen Scheme irrigation project, and the company’s targets, the crop recorded Tax Amnesty period extendedgeneral slowdown in the local economy a production shortfall of 3,728MT. Inwhich affected consumer demand for the comparison to that of the previous year, Zorena Jantze In a statement released, Ericah interest balance on all tax accountsschemes produce. the harvest of the year under review Shafudah, Permanent Secretary to for taxpayers who pay the capital decreased by 26.7% with 1,457MT. WINDHOEK – The Ministry of the Ministry of Finance stated that tax amount in full and 30% of the Despite this challenges, Uugwanga Finance is extending the duration the programme initially was to end interest balance.stated in 2016/17 the company’s rev- Furthermore, rice harvests also recorded of the Tax Arrear Recovery Incen- on 11 March 2018.enue increased from N$91,431, 770 to a slight decrease of 16MT as compared to tive Programme to Tuesday 3 April However, there shall be no writeN$158,551,148 while the corresponding 120MT harvested on the previous season. 2018. Shafudah explained that the pro- off of any capital amount.revenue expenditures also increased from gramme, is applicable to all taxesN$95,457,203 to N$151,914,565. This in- This comes after the Commis- administered by Inland Revenue Shafudah encouraged tax pay-dicates that in 206/17 revenues increased sioner of Inland Revenue, Justice Department, which are Income ers to update all their respectivewith 73% while expenditure rose by 59%. Mwafongwe, expressed disappoint- Tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), VAT tax accounts by filing all the tax ment last week on the poor turnout Import, Employee’s Tax Stamp returns at offices where their ac- “Whereas we continue to record growth of participants of the initiative, as Duty, Non-resident’s Shareholders counts are registered and obtain thein revenue, the noted growth has not only an amount of N$460 million Tax (NRST) and Tax on Royalties. most recent statements of accountpropelled us to the break-even point at all was collected from a total of N$4 with the correct balance.our trading centres. Looking at our 8 cen- billion owed to government in The Ministry of Finance willtres of operation, we recorded a profit of taxes. waive the penalties levied on tax Application forms for registra-4 centres and the other 4 posted losses,” payments and submission of tax tion to partake in this programmeUugwanga stated. returns, and write off 70% of the can be obtained from any office of Inland Revenue Department. The total national demand for maize isestimated at 159,559 Metric Tonnes (MT)

15 March - 21 March 2018 BUSINESS 9NATIONAL BUDGETPrivateSectorcredibility lost due to government spendingMISSES THE POINTWINDHOEK – “The fiscal consolidation policy has had an adverse effect on industrial on defence.capacity and SME development, the private sector has always been reliant on govern- In response to this, Ericah Shafuda,ment, in 2017 the business sector felt dumped by the state”. permanent secretary to the Ministry Zorena Jantze In addition, Kamwi bemoaned the consolidation policy stance is inap- of Finance argued that government ALLOCATIONS: Private Sector on buget. increases made on sin taxes stating propriate, and the strategy misses is transparent on what this moneyThe above are the sentiments of that the practice is known to lead to the point. Our problem is loss of will be used for as all expenses are Leonard Kamwi, Head of Re- the consumption of these products credibility in the eyes of the inter- outlined in the development budget.search and Advocacy at the Namibia illegally through the black market. national community (credit ratingChamber of Commerce and Industry Although the increase on these taxes agencies being the voice) due to lack She added the Ministry of Defence(NCCI). will generate an excess N$500 mil- of control to live within our means. had to replace outdated military lion to state, Kamwi stated that this The challenge is to address that equipment from the apartheid era, Kamwi whom was speaking at a move is inflationary as it will lower while supporting economic growth adding that a loan taken out to pur-national budget 2018/19 analysis demand for these products. at the same time. Thus, the situation chase this military equipment has toworkshop held at parliament, gave a calls for smart fiscal consolidation be paid back to the African Develop-hard-hitting private sector perspec- Commenting on the gradual fiscal measure which can achieve both,” ment Bank (AFDB) for the financialtive on the national budget stat- consolidation stance of government, Kamwi stated. year 2018/19.ing that money allocated to SME Kamwi argued that cutting expendi-development is only sufficient for ture is not sufficient as the budget With regard to N$5.2 billion al- The Ministry of Finances has“Kapana businesses” (startup busi- failed to touch on the privatisation of located to the Ministry of Safety and budgeted a total N$65 billion for thenesses) only. some state services. Security, he stated in times of peace financial year of 2018/19 which will there is no need to spend that much come from a revenue of N$57 billion “In our opinion, a “gradual” made in the financial year 2017/18 resulting in an N$8 billion shortfall. Below are some allocations made to the different Ministry’s.Automotive assemblyplant for Walvis Bay Niël Terblanché Opel products throughout Namibia. FUTURISTIC: Artist impression of the upcoming Automotive assembly plant.  Photo Contributed He said in recent months, the car manu-WALVIS BAY - A joint venture agree-ment signed by the Namibia Development facturer from Rüsselsheim has alreadyCorporation (NDC) and Groupe PSA to named renowned new trading partners inassemble both Opel and Peugeot brand South Africa, Morocco and Tunisia.vehicles in Walvis Bay will wonders forthe local economy of the port city. “This agreement will set the course for growth in these important markets of the The Group Managing Director of Nictus future.”Holdings Limited, owner of Auas Motors(Pty) Ltd., Philippus Tromp, announced in In the first phase of the assembly plantan official statement that the PSA Group development, Opel will produce itshas signed the joint-venture agreement Grandland X SUV, in the new Walvis Baywith the Namibian Government to create factory in the so-called Semi-Knocked-an assembly plant in Walvis Bay. Down (SKD) format. Assembly is set to start in the second half of 2018. Wheels: The Opel Grandland X. Photo: Contributed “The decision also demonstrates how much Opel benefits from being a part of “This is indeed great news in the current the PSA Group. We leverage the globaleconomic circumstances and we believe presence of our parent company to gainthis will contribute to the upliftment of a fast foothold in growth markets,” saidthe economy, through job creation and Opel/Vauxhall Chief Executive Officervalue adding services,” Tromp said. Michael Lohscheller. He said that to his knowledge, this will “This investment in Namibia is part ofbe the only assembly plant of its nature, the long-term strategy of Groupe PSAin Namibia and that he also believes that to increase its sales in Africa and thethis paves the way for exciting times for Middle East, consistent with our target tothe Opel brand in Namibia. sell one million vehicles in 2025,” said Jean-Christophe Quemard, PSA Group Auas Motors (Pty) Ltd has been operating Executive Vice President for Middle Eastin the Namibian automotive market since and Africa Region.1953 and is currently the sole distributor of “This new capacity will serve regional markets with products in line with our Opel and Peugeot customer expectation,” he added. The Opel Grandland X, which is expected to launch in South Africa in May 2018, and Peugeot 3008 would be the first vehicles assembled at the new factory, with other products to follow to meet customer demand. 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15 March - 21 March 2018 ENTERTAINMENT 13 ENTERTAINMENT NEVILLE BASSONNEW BEGINNINGSCOTAgraduates showcaseartworks Choose yourEXHIBITION poison asseblief!WINDHOEK – As seasons come and go, the avenues we find ourselves in morph into different settings, from I was sitting with a few friends last weeklecture halls abuzz with the chatter of students to presidential boardrooms laid out in Persian rugs, or even art at my son’s soccer tournament. Eish…galleries adorned with riveting canvasses. it’s not easy hustling all week and be up early weekend after weekend with your Zorena Jantze Diving into their aspirations for the future and “I didn’t grow up with my biological parents children’s activities sowaar. explaining the inspiration behind their work, and I always felt the urge to discover myMaking their first mark in the real world, gradu- some graduates took the time to speak to the In- lineages, so my artwork is inspired by the Now it’s a Saturday morning and manyates from the College Of The Arts (COTA) formanté. Visual artists, Julien Brandt, explains Aawambo tradition,” Indongo stated. Another parents come to these events dik babalaas.showcased their works in the annual ‘New that her paintings are a personal reflection of artist, Petrus Shiimi, explains that his work Don’t be surprised seeing them all blood-Beginnings’ exhibition, which is now in its 9th past traumas and the road to emotional matu- of art, a gigantic canvas made from threads shot eyed on the side of the football fieldseason. rity. This is well articulated in Brandt's work as and nails mapped out into a portrait of a man, drinking a groot bier, just to fix yourself the artist uses mixed media techniques to bring was inspirated by Picasso’s cubism, as well again. Of soos die boere mos se; “Nev- The exhibition, which hosts students that about a raw ambience to works, at times using African masks. “Art makes you open minded. ille… natgrond het nie baie water nodigcome from rural parts, as well as the central rusted metal on a series of painting of women I’m excited about the future and I’m currently nie.” Yep… one Zamalek and you can seeparts of the country, will be on show until next with stark expressions. Another head turner is working with Engineers to incorporate artist the trembling hands and kopseer is gonemonth, 18 April, at the National Art Gallery of Davido Indongo, an artist that has the ability imagery into buildings. With passion anything sowaar! Now I myself had a bit of a roughNamibia (NAGN). With students encouraged to sketch imagery with such great attention to is possible,” the 26-year-old Shiimi enthused. Friday evening, mara… what I’ve doneto learn a diverse range of art techniques, the detail that they might as well walk out of the sowaar is nie julle se storie nie… bly inexhibition consists of a variety of artworks canvases. Indongo explained that he went on a Charged with passion and filled with novel jou baan asb! I had my own moerse head-such as dog sculptures molded out of reclaimed personal journey of discovery into his Ondonga ideas, the “New Beginnings” exhibition ache so I needed to get myself somethingmetals, as well as acrylic paintings to even culture and interviewed older family members drowns the viewer into a promising air of to fix it. We went over to the club houseelaborate sketches made from threads and nails. about the use of ‘totems’ in their interactions. graduates that will be the future of the Namib- to go order some drinks and brötchens for ian arts industry. the kids mos. I ordered myself a drink, a guy next to me stepped up to the counterCelebrating Independence with Wahengo placing his order; “Hi ma’m, can I please have a beer, but a non-alcoholic beer.” Entertainment Reporter recently passed and to the great Tickets will go for ACOUSTIC SOUNDS: I stood there, shocked out of my shoes Hugh Masekela. N$120 in advance Jackson Wahengo vakwetu… “huh, sorry… beer, non-Wahengo, with an eleven-piece and can be pur- beckons audiences to alcoholic?” Watse nonsense is die nou?musical dance group, has the abil- Herma further stated that Wa- chased on the www. celebrate Namibia’s 28 The guy says to me; “Mbuae Nevilla, jysity to transform traditional music hengo takes a pause once in a while eventstoday.com. years of Independence ook dom jy tjiri, you don’t know there’sstyles into a sound that attracts the from performances in the diaspora, na website, or from through live music. non-alcoholic beer ?” I said; “ja ek weetNamibian youth of the day. to visit his beloved homeland, PayToday and Airtime Photo contributed mara sowaar, what’s the use for it?” “Nee Namibia. City vending machines. Neville, you don’t understand... I like the Ernst Herma, Director of Ond- Tickets at the door taste of beer but not the alcohol in it.”jila Y’Ondjaba Concert Agency, “This time he came to Namibia cost N$150 andstated that with a feast of crispy with a vision. He landed here early a separate So as a result for the last couple ofKapana, sundowner cocktails and September 2017 with a song `in entrance months I have been drinking only non-live acoustic music at the Boiler his luggage` – a tribute to Hugh fee will be alcoholic beer and wines. Now my lokasieRoom, courtesy of Jacob & Taylor, Masekela. Only a rough version charged at mind-set immediately kicked in askingthe Warehouse opens its doors at existed at the time. When the demo the Ware- myself… etse… what kind of witchcraft17h00. was ready to be sent to Cape Town, house is this hoeka? Why would people wanna news reached Namibia of the un- Loft do something … mara don’t really wanna The concert will then host Wa- timely passing of Hugh Masekela,” venue. do something ? Sowaar mense… youhengo & The Homeboys at 20h00, Herma said. The Homeboys band honestly need to explain to me how non-with a two-hour musical program consists of Amakhoe Gaweseb on alcoholic drinks work. It defeats its wholefrom Cuban ballads, to South bass, Brandon Nanub on purpose sowaar. If I drink a beer, I drinkAfrican Mbaqanga, as well as West drums, Tulonga Wahengo it om ‘gechuala’ te word, finish en klaar!African Wolof to highly danceable on rhythm guitar, Kali What kind of gat vat storie is this? I refuseNamibian, Shambo. Kasinda on keyboards, to be doing anything halfpad. So aseblief Nangula Amwaalwa on tog mense , kan ons tog besluit! Herma explained that Seboa backing vocals, Jesus Lassotakes revellers through a mix of Rey on violin and Wilbert Africa Stop drinking non-alcoholic drinks… Je-West-African, Old School and on trumpet. Also featured will be sus did not turn water into non-alcoholicDeep House and offers a tribute traditional dancers Ileni Kristian, wine! He knew from the start wine isto Namibian musicians who have Anna Kristian and Tracy Paulus. there to ‘chuala’… dis nie grappies hierso nie! Stop going to KFC and order a barrel of chicken with a diet coke! Is jy mal huh, your cholesterol would be offended! Stop going to church on a Sunday with your wife and kids… mara you were with your side chick the Saturday night! Ja, when Namibia plays rugby against die Blou Bulle in the Vodacom cup, sup- port Namibia not Pretoria asb… this is your home country! Stop crying when Manchester United lose… mara you don’t have a favourite Namibian soccer team? Stop taking your antibiotics with alcohol when you are sick, etse… is it better to get healthy or you maar prefer to stay gechuala? I see people who come out of the gym, sopnat gesweet after training. First thing they do is light up a cigarette! Your lungs are asking you, etse… you first open me up now you closing me! Okay, the next one is a bit sensitive but necessary to say: I hear of people having oral sex with strangers, but kamma put on a condom to protect themselves during sex. Huh… dom poepol... oral sex is just as dangerous! Don’t buy that storie of you won’t get sick if you have no cuts in your mouth! Stop going to Swapo rallies, mara you talk about “hierdie Wamboes!” Sowaar… ek is opgesukkel… kies tog asb!

14 SPORT 15 March - 21 March 2018THOSE WHO DARE WINGrowthdespite huge challenges for disabled athletesKATIMA MULILO-The Kutwano sport association forthe disabled from Zambezi Region hosted its fourthconsecutive annual regional athletics championship fordisabled athletes at the Katima Mulilo Sport Complexrecently. Sport Reporter promote sporting spirit but also serves CAPABLE: Athletes participating. Photo contributed as a way for people to adjust to lifeMore than fifty para-athletes from five because of the rehabilitating effect of ported the initiative for national clas- regions hosting such a championship, an opportunity for selection for thedifferent constituencies took part in sport,” she said. sification and technical support from especially during these hard financial national team. This is the only cham-the track and field events which in- Michael Hamukwaya, one the most times where sport funding is cut. The pionship for people with disabilitiescluded the javelin, shotput, 100m and The Zambezi Region already has experienced coaches in para-sport in association is living up to its mandate in the Zambezi Region and it is good200m events. The athletic event was two athletes who will represent Namibia. by hosting this championship and to see it has become an annual event,”overseen by ten officials and the con- Namibia in the National Paralym- giving every athlete in the region Hamukwaya said.stituencies that took part were Katima pic athletics team at the upcoming “It is always encouraging to haveUrban, Sibbinda, Linyanti, Kabbe SASAPD Nedbank championship innorth and Katima Rural. Unforeseen Bloemfontein from the 25 March to 4difficulties prevented disabled athletes April 2018.from Kongola and Kabbe South tojoin in the event. “The Zambezi Region still faces many challenges. These are the lack According to Manga Christina of regional constituency councilMataa, the regional chairperson for support with for example transport tothe Kutwano Sport Association for sport facilities for competitions, lackthe Disabled, the sporting event has of understanding by many parentsgrown in this region. towards athletes with disabilities which comes down to no support from “More athletes with disabilities are families for athletes during competi-coming out every year and this year tions at the stadium, a lack of aware-we had so many more young and old ness in this part of the country withathletes participating. Apart from regards to national disability policies,being a selection of the regional team, no qualified coaches specialising inthe event serves the only opportunity disability sports, lack of volunteersin the Zambezi Region for people with willing to help develop the sport anddisabilities to take part in a sporting a lack of funding for development andevent. The event not only serves to recruitment into this sporting sector,” she said. The NPC of Namibia sup-IpOreLpDayrensamfoirtetosurny NTTA Masters Cup Massive successTHE DYNAMITES: The IOL far-north volleyball team. Photo by Maria David Sport Reporter generating awareness for the sport. pion. Fleidl beat Schurz 2 games to The NTTA this year round, de- 1 in their encounter. Maria David strengthen their existing ties and cre- WINDHOEK-The seventh annually ate a platform for coherence among held NTTA Master’s Cup, hosted by cided to add an “Open to the Public” According to Fleidl, “The MastersRUACANA- Trustco far North IOL institutions around the Omusati Re- the Namibian Table Tennis Asso- event to its Master Cup Cup is one of the highlights of theDYNAMITES volleyball team is gion and beyond, and at the same time ciation (NTTA) in association with Table Tennis season and the mostpreparing for the Ruacana Power set up a platform for organised social Wernhil Park, Broll Namibia and Programme where members from enjoyable event to participate in.Sports Tournament scheduled for 24- interactions and a healthy life style. Paco Engineering, was yet again a the public could tests their skills. The public and spectators inspire a25 March at Oshifo Sports Ground in massive success and crowd pleaser. This addition was a massive hit and player to play at his / her best level.Omusati Region. “In the past we would only partici- will definitely become part of future The enjoyment and amazement on pate in soccer (the Veterans Soccer The event, which took place Master Cups. As per NTTA rules the faces of the onlookers tells the The team recently played a friendly Leagues) as other sport codes did not on Saturday, 10 March, set high and regulations, the eight best- whole story.”match against the Power Ranger team address the institutions or the age of standards and met high expectations. placed senior players of the previousof NamPower Ruacana Hydro Power the veterans (being catered for in the The matches between Namibia’s Fabian Tait (HA TT Club) finish-Station, where the IOL DYNAMITES programme) due to lack of social top eight ranked senior players Season (2017), went head to ing third overall with a total of 16claimed victory of 3 sets against 1. activities at institutions level in the had hundreds of people in Wind- head to determine the Masters Cup points, 2 points ahead of fourth area,” said Sangungi. hoek’s Wernhil Park in amazement Champion for 2018. The matches placed Wayne Green (SKW TT The IOL DYNAMITES team throughout the day with six Senior were played in a three game must Club).scooped third place in the First Sangungi added that a need was and two Junior players, including a play system, the winner beingNational Bank corporate volleyball identified to include other sports Junior Lady, in action. determined by the highest number Both Reinolt and Fabian are vet-tournament last year after defeating codes such as volleyball, netball, of games won. Heiko Fleidl (33), erans, testimony to the fact that thisOshana Regional Council team in the tug of war, marathon and newly This tournament is always a test of now four time Master Cup Cham- sport is truly for all ages. Fifth placefinals. According to Johannes Dala, introduced pool to accommodate the sportsmanship and technique as the pion and 2017 No 1 ranked player, was shared by three players, ReeseIOL DYNAMITES captain, the team institutions/veterans groups that are playing space is small and there is managed to outclass all of his rivals, Saunderson (Junior Lady), Patrickis prepared and ready for the tourna- not professionally active in sport. also the added hype from the large winning all his seven matches. He Beggs (16) and Senior Nationalment, however there is still room for Wernhil Park crowd. The Master’s accumulated 18 out of a possible 21 Men’s Team member, Zwantileimprovement. “For us to do this, we had to come Cup is a promotional event, aimed at championship points. Runner up, Kooper, who all finished on 6 up with a tournament that could ad- Reinolt Schurz (SKW TT Club) was points. Eighth and final position was “I have full confidence in the team. dress our needs. This tournament is a mere 1 point behind the Cham- sealed by Ashley Julius.All we need to do is polish up some only open to institutions and veteransimple mistakes. ” said Dala. groups,” he concluded. Gymnasium wins battle of schools Ruacana NamPower Volleyball According to Sangungi, over 14 Aili IilongaTeam Coach, who is also the Vice companies has shown interest inChairperson of NamPower Ruacana partaking in the upcoming tourna- WINDHOEK- Windhoek Gymna- WINNERS: The victorious Windhoek Gymnasium team. Photo: Marius ScrivenRecreation Club, Daniel Sangungi, ment and the number is expected to sium scooped the Under-15 cup titlesaid the aim of the tournament is to increase on a later stage. after beating rugby rivals Windhoek Technical High School in the finals of the Seven’s Rugby Tournament. The game which took place at Gymnasium rugby field, known as the Lion’s Den, saw the host beating Windhoek Technical High 14-0. The tournament which started off last week Friday, also saw Zam- bia beating Botswana 36-7 in the Internationals Plate final. However, the match of the day showcased a spectacular win by Namibia beating Zimbabwe 47-0. The Namibian boys dominated with possession and made the match look like a training ground. A coach from the devastated losing side of Zimbabwe said that their team didn’t prepare enough and they were not informed in advance about the competition.

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