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WINNING NUMBERS NEWS BUSINESS SPORT 6 3381191 94 6 3382184 94 NAM HONOURS LAND- SANLAM 6 3380862 94 FIRST ANGOLAN SHARING MARATHON 6 3375992 94 PRESIDENT CURBED SETS THE PACE 1 3368943 94 P 03 P 08 P 16 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 • 03 May - 09 May 2018 • Edition # 627MEDIA STORM BREWSPoliticians spoil International Press Freedom Day with public threatsStaff ReporterWINDHOEK - A first strike against CONTROVERSY: Pictures of the Vice-President, his convoy and his security detail that were published on social media suggesting that he brought peak-hour traffic toNamibia’s media was unexpectedly a standstill in order to withdraw money from an ATM. A young Namibian was called a liar and then posted the pictures as proof of the accusation.launched by a seemingly well-or- Photos contributedchestrated alliance between thenewly-elected leadership of the Swapo the Vice-President, Nangolo Mbumba, social media. It led to public concerns ba speech identified a conspiracy exposed following a social media postParty and the highest government in a speech delivered on his behalf by that political leaders are trying to between opportunists and Namibian for bringing Windhoek traffic to aauthorities to coincide with the Inter- the Minister of Agriculture, Alpheus strongarm a free media. media houses, along with social media standstill to use an ATM with an en-national Press Freedom Day. !Naruseb, in Khorixas. platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, tourage of guards and a large convoy. Namibia is ranked 26th in the world Whatsapp - which under the guise of Ironically, World Press Freedom Day In the speech delivered by !Naruseb for media freedom and the rankings freedom of speech ridicule and assas- Some suspect that the post clearlyhas its roots in Namibia’s Capital City, on Workers’ Day on Tuesday, Mbum- are routinely held up as example of sinate the character of political leaders irritated Mbumba to a point where Na-Windhoek, with the adoption of a ba threatened to “deal” with some how open, transparent, tolerant and and spread hate speech. mibian media, celebrating World Presshistoric Windhoek declaration shortly media houses and those creating a democratic Namibia is. Freedom Day, received threats that itafter Namibia’s Independence. negative narrative of the state through The Vice-President was recently will be dealt with. Uncharacteristically, the Mbum- The first salvo in a scattergunapproach lumping the country’s tradi-tional media with social media plat-forms, such as Whatsapp and Twitter,came from a combative SwapoSecretary-General and self-proclaimed“Iron Lady from Omusati”, SophiaShaningwa when she threatened to“deal” with the media following re-ports implicating her brother in a con-flict of interest. Shaningwa, throughWhatsapp, a platform used for fakenews, created impressions that she isthe leader of a trio of “Iron Ladies”who were portrayed as spearheadingthe campaign for the President, Dr.Hage Geingob, who became Namib-ia’s president in 2014 with a 87% ma-jority vote in 2014. The other two, Ka-trina Hanse-Himarwa and MargarethMensah-Williams, since the congressalso found themselves in controversy,with allegations of abuse of govern-ment property and a corruption chargeagainst the latter, who is Ministerof Education.In the latest incidentand in a show of power, Shaningwahumiliated the acting CEO of Swapo’sbusiness empire Kalahari Holdings,Christian Maketo, in one of the mosttragic public execution of characterever displayed by any leader. In referring to a journalist asking aquestion, she responded crudely “Doyou think that when you have yourrights, you must come pee on myrights?” The Shaningwa war declaration wasfollowed less than 24 hours later by 59N$ .99 Beef Potjiekos03/05/2018 - 06/05/2018 WEEKEND VALUE! Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

2 NEWS 03 May - 09 May 2018COP BACKS FELLOW MURDERThetrialissetfor23July.ACCUSED COPWINDHOEK-Former police officer Albertus Ganeb, who is A few days prior to the incident, “We have worked together andaccused of stabbing to death his two sons, took to the wit- Awaseb went to Haoses’ shack to have lived in the same cell. The cellsness stand in the High Court on Wednesday to defend his remove a fridge, microwave and are narrow and there isn’t enoughformer colleague, also facing a murder charge. corrugated iron sheets. In the process, ventilation. There is constantly a lack he reportedly damaged a home theatre of water at the cells and it is usually Eba Kandovazu ed his girlfriend was cheating with. system. He now faces additional very hot in summer. The security SPURNED: Lazarus Awaseb. It is reported that Mildred Haoses, charges of theft and malicious damage system there is also very weak and Photo contributedGaneb testified in the bail application to property. Awaseb unsuccessfully inmates can easily commit suicide,”of Lazarus Awaseb, 49, a former 22, had at the time broken off their attempted to get bail on numerous oc- Ganeb said.Detective Inspector and Head of the relationship. Awaseb reportedly went casions. His lawyer Messe Tjituri toldEpako Crime Investigations Unit in to Haoses’ shack the evening of the Judge Johanna Salionga that he has Awaseb’s current girlfriend, An-Gobabis. Awaseb’s charge emanates incident and found her in bed with since been diagnosed with asthma. gelika Narises, testified that she metfrom a murder incident in 2016, Motonane. After killing Motonane, the suspect in jail and that he wouldduring an alleged fit of jealousy. He Haoses was shot three times in the hip Ganeb and Awaseb were both live with her at the shack that shereportedly killed 18-year-old Odilo and thigh before the suspect turned stationed at Gobabis. The former in- shares with her two children, shouldRathebe Motonane, whom he suspect- the gun on himself, in a suicide at- formed the court that the holding cells he be granted bail. The bail appli- tempt. Haoses survived the shooting. are not conducive for his friend, since cation continues, with Cliff Lutibezi he has ‘breathing problems’. prosecuting.Okahandja murder victim identified Killer dad case transferred Niel Terblanche the body of 23-year-old Public Relations Divi- Nau-Aib dumpsite to hide Eba Kandovazu charge for allegedly killing Sara van Zumario Zuretho Hendol sion, Hagen accompanied the body. After stashing der Westhuizen, 15, in 2012. HisWALVIS NAY - A well- Hagen at the Nau-Aib Jantjies and his girlfriend the body and covering it WINDHOEK- A former soldier who judgement was initially set down forknown Okahandja resident dumpsite after stabbing to a house on Third Avenue with trash at the dumpsite, is accused of killing his daughter and Monday.is in hospital under strict him with a kitchen knife after drinking at the Jolly Jantjies then drove towards dumping her in the Goreangab Dampolice guard after officers during the course of Sun- Joker Bar on Sunday af- Otjiwarongo. On his way last year will now be tried in the FILICIDE: Gabriel David.investigating an accident day night. ternoon. out of town he picked up High Court, the Prosecutor-General Photo contributedscene on the road to Hoch- a hitchhiker at one of the has ordered.feld uncovered a much Jantjies was supposed to The girlfriend was house- service stations. His initialmore sinister crime when make his first appearance sitting for her employer. plan was to drive north Gabriel David, 30, allegedlythey saw copious amounts in the Okahandja Magis- but at the request of the drowned Cornelia David on 19 Feb-of blood dripping from the trate’s Court on Wednesday When the threesome hitchhiker, he turned onto ruary last year after he picked her upwreckage. after he was charged with, arrived at the house, Hagen the Hochfeld road where from her mother’s home in Babylon, amongst other, murder, but apparently told Jantjies and the accident occurred. Katutura. Her lifeless body was only It turned out that Fanie due to him being in hos- his girlfriend that he want- discovered two days later.Jantjies, who overturned a pital with his injuries, the ed to lie down. The woman According to Shikwambi,small silver pick-up about initial stage of the case was covered him with a blanket Jantjies sustained serious The State alleges that the day he40km onto the Hochfeld heard in his absence. on a couch in the lounge injuries when he over- killed his daughter, he texted herroad early on Monday and went to the kitchen to turned the bakkie. She mother and informed her that he hadmorning, is alleged to be According to Chief In- prepare some food. She said the hitchhiker did not killed their daughter. David has sincethe murderer who dumped spector Kauna Shikwambi told detectives that she saw sustain any serious injuries pleaded not guilty. He claimed that from the Namibian Police’s Jantjies come in and take a and was set free after being the child accidentally fell into the big knife out of one of the questioned by detectives. dam as they were walking close to it We are looking for kitchen drawers and going and that he unsuccessfully attempted Drivers, Telehandler, Cherry Picker back into the house. The motive for the to rescue her. vicious murder is still and Mobile Crane operators. Jantjies allegedly then unclear but Jantjies faces a Prosecutor-General, Martha Imal- proceeded to stab Hagen barrage of charges besides wa, has since ordered that David ap-Market related salary, dependant on experience on the left side of his neck murder. He was also pears in the High Court on 24 May,Minimum requirements: while he was sleeping on charged with, amongst and that his court record be forward-• Grade 12 preferable Grade 10 essential the couch. Afterwards, he others, theft of a motor ed to the High Court registrar.• Driver’s license essential allegedly searched through vehicle, defeating the• Experience driving heavy equipment the house and found the course of justice, reckless Meanwhile, High Court Judge keys to the bakkie. Jantjies and negligent driving and Alfred Siboleka postponed a murder advantageous. then asked his girlfriend to driving a motor vehicle judgement to June, involving a• (earthmoving, TLB, reach truck) help him load the deceased without a valid driver’s young man who allegedly stabbed• CLEAR CRIMINAL RECORD ESSENTIAL person onto the vehicle licence. his pregnant girlfriend to death.• Code 8,10 or 14 license essential after which he drove to the• C46 Telehandler license advantageous Michael Swarts faces a murder• C53 cherry picker License advantageous• C33 or C34 mobile crane license advantageous Killer now also faces rape charges EE/AA Female applicants welcome CHARGED: Tuhemwe Dinyando. Eba Kandovazu Pietersen’s half-naked body was Pietersen is survived by her three Send C.V.s to fax to 086 605 7270 or Photo contributed discovered by a passer-by a day children, including a one-year- WINDHOEK-A former security after she was killed. Reports old. It is reported that the suspect [email protected] guard stationed at the University indicate that she was last seen joined the victim and her friends of Namibia (UNAM), who is with her friends at a nightclub. the night she died, and offered to accused of killing and dumping a Tuhemwe Dinyando, 30, the man buy them drinks before leaving woman’s body near the university accused of killing her, will return with her. two weeks ago, has been given a to court on 28 May for a formal chance to formally apply for bail. bail hearing, his lawyer Charles Magistrate Vanessa Stanley is The 32-year-old victim, Theresia Beukes indicated. He now faces presiding over the matter, with a charge of murder and rape. 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03 May - 09 May 2018 NEWS 3NANAGMOIBLIAANHPORNEOSUIDRESNFTIRSTWINDHOEK – The Ausspannplatz Circle will this week be held at the Heroes Acre in Windhoek. chiefs, in a presidential decree.renamed to Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Square in honour of Before his departure on 5 May, The move came after Lourenco alsoAngola’s first President during the state visit of incumbentAngolan President, Joao Goncalves Lourenco, to Namibia. Lourenco will witness the renaming fired his predecessor’s children, Isa- of Ausspannplatz Circle. bel dos Santos as the head of the state Staff Reporter have discussions with President Dr oil firm, Sonangol, and Jose Filemeno IRON MAN: Angolan President, Joao Hage Geingob on matters of mutual Lourenco, who has been at the helm as the head of Angola’s sovereign Goncalves Lourenco.Lourenco, elected as Angola’s third concern, followed by a State Banquet of the oil-rich country for less than a fund. Both are currently under probe Photo contributedPresident last year September, is ex- in his honour on the day of his ar- year after taking over from long serv- in corruption-related cases.pected to arrive in the country today, rival. ing President Jose Eduardo dos San-3 May, for a three day state visit. tos , has been applauded by many for Shortly after he became the third On 4 May, President Lourenco will his reforms, which included a purge president, and in another step towards During his time in Namibia, participate as Guest of Honour in the that resulted in several key people reform, Lourenco granted a tempo-Lourenco will, amongst other things, commemoration of the 40th Anniver- believed to be protecting the interests rary amnesty to rich Angolans willing sary of the Cassinga Massacre, to be of his predecessor being fired. to repatriate their funds and threat- ened to take legal action against those Just last month, Lourenco fired over who don’t comply. 20 officials, including two securityNam family allegedly Meatco abattoir placed under quarantinepoisoned in Angola Marthina K Mutanga be lifted after review on 20 May this not apply to the settlements placedTRAGEDY: At the graveside of the family. Photo contributed year, should the abattoir not receive under movement restrictions in the WINDHOEK - The sighting of an any additional undocumented cattle Okakarara State Veterinary District. unknown number of African Buffalo from the affected surveillance zones. in the vicinity of Okakarara on a “We put this to practice by guar- farmland outside the borders of a During this time, both Meatco and anteeing that our clients get high national park has heightened fears DFS cautioned producers to double quality products consistently every that cattle from the area might be in- check their documentation and a single time,” said Vermeulen. fected with foot-and-mouth disease procedure, known amongst produc- (FMD). ers as the 90/40 days, is adhered to The Food Safety and Quality Man- in order to avoid financial losses agement System (FSQMS) applied In a drastic step, the Directorate brought on by unnecessary transport at Meatco, ensures that each and of Veterinary Services increased costs. Maseke said the risk at this every employee dealing with their the size of the area south of the stage is very low but they have to main product knows exactly how to veterinary cordon fence, also known keep the measures in place. provide the highest quality required as the Red Line, to be included in its at all times. surveillance zones. Livestock Procurement Coordina- tor, Louise Vermeulen, said Meatco This is done by defining, establish- As a safety measure, Meatco’s would like to caution producers to ing and maintaining effective food export abattoir was placed under a confirm that the delivery permits safety and quality assurance systems red-cross permit after cattle from the that have been already issued do for the manufacturing and service bigger surveillance zone, south of industry. the Veterinary Cordon Fence with- Maria David all investigating the matter. Omusati out the proper documentation of its ON THE HOOF: Photo for illustrative purpose. Photo contributed police spokesperson, Warrant Officer origin, was received at the process-ONGWEDIVA- A Namibian woman Linekela Shikongo said that they have ing plant.and her Angolan husband and two no information regarding the matterchildren this week died to alleged food and that the names of the deceased at The step saw 40 farms declared aspoisoning. this point remain unknown as it was a restricted areas and no cloven hoof cross-border incident. animals or products of such animals Although the food poisoning hap- would be allowed to be moved intopened in Angola, the couple and their “It’s a foreign case, as the incident or out of the area.children were declared dead shortly occurred in Angola and not Namibia.after arriving at a Namibian hospital in The family was only declared dead Dr. John Shoopala, Acting Chiefthe Omusati Region where they came in Namibia upon their arrival at one Veterinary Officer, stated in a noticeto get emergency medical treatment. of our hospitals at either Okalongo that officials have already been de-The story of their death still remains or Outapi where they were taken by ployed to destroy the buffalo and tosketchy however, as the incident a private vehicle,” said Shikongo. He erect road blocks at strategic points.occurred at a village in Southern referred all queries to the Ministry ofAngola where Namibian police does Health and Social Services. The officials will also intensifynot have jurisdiction to conduct a full their surveillance of the susceptibleinvestigation. The family was buried The Health Permanent Secretary, live- stock population in accordanceat Ohakuyeka village in the Okalongo Petronella Masabane, said that she is with existing protocols.Constituency this week, but it remains not aware of the incident and thereforeunclear if a post-mortem was conduct- has no information. She added that her Chief Veterinary Officer Miltoned by Namibian health officials. ministry would only know more on the Maseke also noted that measure matter if the Omusati police provides will not have a negative effect on Unconfirmed reports suggest that the name of the hospital where the Meatco’s operations, adding that thethe family was poisoned by their deceased were declared dead. The measure was instigated to ensuredomestic worker, but it remains Outapi District Hospital Matron, He- animals delivered to the abattoirunclear if Angola’s police is treating lena Shilongo, also said that she has no have proper documentation.the deaths as murder, or if they are at information regarding the incident. 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4 NEWS 03 May - 09 May 2018DETACHED PARENTSIdentifyredflagswhilstearlyDRIVE VIOLENCEWINDHOEK - The Office that there is a significant escalation of in physical violence. “I had a difficult Ondonga unity relies on Courtof the First Lady Baseline violence in the school setting and that time in maintaining a stable relation-study findings on violence there is a need to detect the problem ship with women and when I met my Maria David Shiweefeeleni Kauluma, Kashonahave revealed that the lack early.“We have to address the root wife in 2004, we would usually argue Malulu, Fillemon Nambili and Tonataof parental involvement is cause of the problem and detect it and it would result in physical and ONANGUNDO- A case regarding the Ngulu, opened a second office at Pu-one of the main key drivers early in an effort to save the victims emotional abuse,” said Musweu. ongoing leadership conflict within the nyu Hotel near Oniipa last month.of gender-based violence. who are busy dying,” she said. Ondonga Traditional Authority has He stabbed his wife to death after been registered with the High Court at “We realised that the established Aili Iilonga She noted that most perpetrators he caught her in bed with her lover Oshakati, with the fate of unity in the office is called Ondonga East, while experience relationship insecurities, in 2007. First Lady, Monica Geingos, hands of the judiciary. Ondonga has no side,” said Amalwa,The study, which was presented at which contributed to their offences said that as a society we should be adding that Elifas has handed the mat-the BreakFree stakeholders research and that financial dependency is a able to identify the clear red flags and The newly-appointed leaders held ter to the Ministry of Urban and Rurallaunch this week, highlighted that drive to violence. intervene when it is needed. a press conference on Thursday last Development for intervention.single mothers face a harder time in week at the palace, where they ac-disciplining children, particularly Narrating his story, Victor Musweu, “We judge too much in cases of cused their supposed “archenemies” They warned the Ondonga commu-boys, without the involvement of a convicted offender who is currently gender-based violence and such of opening an illegal office and nity to refrain from using the servicesfathers. Presenting the findings, serving 25 years at the Windhoek violence is a problem in our mindsets misleading the people. The Ondonga offered by the “illegal” second officeTechnical Director in the Office of Correctional Facility for murdering of the society that needs better com- Senior Councillor for the Oniimwandi and to continue paying their tradition-the First Lady, Veronica Theron, said his wife, said that the lack of his fa- munication methods,” she added. district, Naeman Amalwa, steered al levy at the recognised office. ther’s love, as well as his stepfathers’ the conference, with assistance of maltreatment of him triggered inse- Retired Major-General, James Tji- Senior Councillors such as Nepando “They have no right to receive any curities in all his past relationships, vikua, was named as the patron for Amupanda, Paavo Amwele, Erastus payments from the Ondonga com- which, according to him, all ended up the BreakFree gender-based violence Mvula, Naeman Kambala and Ester munity. What they are doing is a scam campaign. Nepando. The leaders claim that the and they are running the risk of being group that opened the office were prosecuted,” warned Amalwa.Institute for Open Learning has a vacancy for a: last year July dismissed and as such, did not get the blessings of the head Amalwa also said that the dismissedCreditors Clerk of Ondonga Traditional Authority group is delaying the process as the (OTA), King Immanuel Kauluma ministry can’t get involved due to the(1 x Windhoek) Elifas to open a new office. ongoing case.Job Responsibilities Amalwa’s group threatened punish- Approached for comment, the• Process claims timeously on SAGE and Legal Shield; able action against those involved dismissed group admitted that they• Process of creditor’s invoices timeously; in the opening of a second office for have opened a new office following• Monthly reconciliations of creditor’s statements; the OTA. It is alleged that the seven requests from their community that• Ensure that invoices are signed o by management; dismissed traditional councillors, complained at a meeting last month• Send out signed cheques for claims and creditor’s; namely Josef Simaneka Asino, Vilho that they are not getting much-needed• Print cheques or upload EFTs for claims and creditor’s payments; Kamanya, John Walenga, Petrus services at the Oluno office.• Handle queries of clients regarding outstanding payments;• Ensure accurate record keeping. The two groups are expected to ap- pear on 14 May at the Oshakati HighCandidate Profile Court.• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills;• Self-starter with excellent administrative and planning skills; Collision with truck claims one• Good analytical, qualitative and decision-making skills;• Tactful with good negotiation skills; Niel Terblanche ing the collision. “The young man died• Excellent time management skills with ability to meet deadlines and deliver quality instantly and his remains had to be cut WALVIS BAY- A horrific motor vehicle from the wreckage by emergency work- work under pressure; accident on the B1 Road between ers. The actual cause of the accident is• A helpful, positive, professional presentation and attitude are required. Otjiwarongo and Otavi on Wednesday still being investigated,” he said.• Trustco Group supports employees maintaining a healthy lifestyle, therefore preference claimed the life of a young Namibian. The deceased person was the sole oc- will be given to applicants with a healthy BMI; According to the Otjozondjupa Re- cupant of the Jetta and was identified as gional Crime Investigations Coordina- 29-year-old Christopher Amakali from tor, Deputy Commissioner Naukalemo the Okamutyasha village. Andreas, the incident occurred yester- day at about 06:35 about 14 kilometres Andreas said the driver and assistant outside Otjiwarongo when the driver driver of the truck, registered in Angola, of a black Volkswagen Jetta allegedly escaped the carnage with only minor swerved in front of a heavy truck, caus- injuries. 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Your CV may be submitted to:E-mail: [email protected]: 061 – 275 4314Closing Date: 14 May 2018Institute for Open Learning is powered by Trustco Group Holdings Ltd, a multiple winner and consistent achiever in theprestigious “Best Company To Work For” annual survey. CARNAGE: Scene of the accident. Photo contributed

03 May - 09 May 2018 NEWS 5 TRUSTCO GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED Incorporated in the Republic of Namibia (Registration number 2003/058) NSX Share Code: TUC JSE Share Code: TTO ISIN Number: NA000A0RF067 (\"the Company\" or \"Trustco”)PRESS RELEASE: Professor Lana Joy WeldonChanges to the Board - Appointment of Directors Professor Weldon is a South African citizen and currently serves on the Southern African Accounting Association ( including a term as President )Trustco Group Holdings (”Trustco”) appointed two new members to the Board. since 2009. She also serves on the International Association for Accounting education and Research Council since 2012. She is currently employed as anAfter a successful ‘’Broad Member’’ campaign for the highest decision making body in associate professor and head of subject for Governance and Auditing at theTrustco deliberately targeting high profile achievers locally and internationally, and in University of Fort Hare. Professor Weldon holds a B Comm Accountingaccordance with the long standing Trustco policy for the promotion of gender diversity ( Rhodes ), a B Compt Hons ( UNISA), a MBA ( Edinburg Business School )for non-executive board members, the board approved the appointment of two and is currently reading for a PhD at the Nelson Mandela University.non-executive directors from 26 April 2018. The appointments are subjected to the Professor Weldon is a South African Chartered Accountant, has completedapproval of shareholders at the next annual general meeting. the Alternative Exchange Directors Induction Programme, is currently completing the chartered director ( IODSA ) qualification and is a registeredA deliberately short recruitment drive resulted in the highest recorded number of assessor ( SAICA ).applications in Trustco’s history with 63 local and international applicants who mostlymet the qualification criteria. Some exceptional applications were received, but Ms Kristin Naett van Niekerkconsidered unsuccessful due to a lack of experience on the highest levels of decisionmaking. Other equally strong applicants might still be appointed on the subsidiary Ms van Niekerk, a British National and a South African and German citizen,boards of the diverse Trustco Group of Companies. is employed as the head of Legal and Compliance at Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality Africa (AGCS SA). Ms van Niekerk holds a BA LLB from theTrustco went through a rigorous, meticulous, transparent and independent selection University of Natal, Durban and a Masters in International Relations fromprocess in order to identify the most suitable candidates for board members in the the School of Oriental and African Studies ( University of London ). She is ahighly demanding regulatory environment the group nationally and internationally qualified lawyer admitted in South Africa, England, Wales and New Yorkoperates in. including the Southern District of New York.The board was especially impressed and encouraged by the high level of enthusiasm,academic qualifications, leadership qualities, open-mindedness and a strongcommitment all applicants demonstrated in their CV’s.The quality of applicants compelled Trustco to appoint a junior board (under 40’s) in itscontinued commitment to the youth to develop junior talent that will enable them toserve as board members of the future.As the future custodians of the Namibian economy and the challenges of wealthcreation, Trustco regards the junior board as yet another confirmation to youngNamibian professionals to be empowered and remains committed to challenge theborders of broad based empowerment in the interest of an equal, just and prosperousNamibia.Should you have any additional questions, feel free to contact Neville Bassonat [email protected] www.tgh.na

6 NEWS 03 May - 09 May 2018 RETRO­ SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOMonopolies defeatfight against poverty The recent increase in electricity bulk tariff by PIC OF THE DAY Photograph: Paulo Whitaker NamPower through the regulator, the Electricity Control Board (ECB), the increase in the City of São Paulo, Brazil; Firefighters try to extinguish a fire after the collapse of a building. Windhoek’s (CoW) rates and the variable increas- es in fuel prices, are not working in tandem with THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDEN the government’s objective to reduce poverty in the country. A CRITIQUE OF THOUGHT Bulk electricity tariffs went up by 5%, from N$1.61 to N$1.69 per kilowatt-hour, and that How often have you seen the following day! Being able to quickly yet com- cation. For too long, education has been at excludes levies to the ECB and the mark-up by in job ads? “Someone keen to take re- prehensively identify and evaluate the whim of the memorisation model of ed- power distributors and vendors. Essentially, for sponsibility and with the confidence to the most important or relevant infor- ucation, where students are taught simply to the consumer, N$100 can only get you 43 units challenge established practices and come mation for the business and your job receive, memorise and repeat information. which in a normal house will last for two days up with new ways of working…” “An will be an increasingly essential skill. Teachers simply drop the information on or less depending on the electricity appliances in enquiring mind and the ability to under- Even here at Trustco, it is how Dr Quin- students, with little in the way of discussion the house. NamPower is the most efficient state- stand and solve complex challenges are ton van Rooyen evaluates employees: and they are expected to sit down, shut up, owned enterprise (SOE) monopoly, reluctant necessary…” “We are looking for in- “We’ve identified five basic types of em- and remember. This might have been appro- to diversify the industry to accommodate local novative minds and creative spirits ...” ployees. The Blind Employee - These priate for an age in which student were to be Private and Independent Power Producers (PPPs/ What do these have in common? They employees can’t see a problem even if merely compliant, obedient factory workers IPPs) on a large scale. PPPs/IPPs could assist the all ask essentially the same two things: it is staring them right in the face. They – but those jobs are increasingly being re- power utility to guarantee power security, which The ability to use your own initiative, work like robots, following a set proce- placed by machines, and the mind is the one is crucial to attract foreign direct investments. to think for yourself, to be creative and dure, and never notice if there’s something area where machines have yet to supplant us. PPPs/IPPs could feed excess power directly into pro-active, and the ability to resolve prob- wrong, or something that is impeding ef- Then there’s the problem-solving model of the national grid, and electrify rural areas that are lems, to think logically and/or laterally, ficiency. You don’t need these employ- education – where students and teachers far from the national grid. When a state-owned to use ingenuity to overcome difficulties ees – they can be replaced by automation. work together in communicating and learn- monopoly grows beyond its limit, it becomes a and to research and implement solutions. The Averse Employee - These can see a ing information. Teachers ask questions, powerful cartel, thus less concerned with lowering In other words, analytical and problem- problem, but they try to avoid it as they and engage students to think critically and tariffs in the long run. solving skills. Now one would assume are afraid doing something about it might evaluate the material – they create critical In the same vein, the CoW is also offsetting the that these skills are vital to surviving in make them responsible for it. These em- questions and answers that not only better increase in pension funds for elders, the disabled the modern world, yet study after study ployees are actively trying to avoid add- help students understand the material, but and orphans, let alone the ordinary person in the has shown that these skills are lacking in ing value to your business. Replace them. also enable them to remember it better. street, with the increase of more than 10% in rates a significant percentage of the popula- The Identifying Employee - These em- Teachers, naturally, are a bit resistant to these beyond the inflation rate of 5.75%. CoW’s service tion. The American 2012 Critical Skills ployees can see a problem, but they can’t methods. delivery remain obscure except in affluent areas, Survey, which polled 768 managers and take the initiative to solve it, and simply After all, this is not how things are done! understandably because of there being no end to executives, found that employers rated report it up their reporting line. These Students shouldn’t talk back to teachers! migration of people from rural areas, but more most of their employees as either aver- are the minimum acceptable employ- Well, yes – if what you want is obedient than half of CoW’s budget of over N$500 million age or below average in communication ees, your basic employees. They should drones, instead of productive members goes to wages. Auctioning single erven by CoW skills (62%), creativity (61%), collabora- form the backbone of your company. of society. That model is quite authoritar- deprives many to acquire housing as they have to tion (52%), and critical thinking (49%). The Transformative Employee - These em- ian, and has no place in a democratic so- compete with well-to-do developers, an obvious And yet, these skills are essential for every ployees can identify a problem, and once ciety. The other concern, of course, is that inhibition to the development of the Mass Hous- business. Any business will have challeng- handed a problem that’s been identified, teachers worry that students will come up ing project. es or obstacles which need to be overcome. solve it. These employees should be your su- with ideas that the teachers won’t under- All in all, the Finance Minister should predict and If they employ people who are adept at pervisors and line managers. They’re the em- stand. Well, if a child can outthink you, include the increases in social amenities in his solving problems at all levels, it reduces ployees who are making your business great. you’ve either got a very clever child, or… budget and how it would impact on the poor. In- the need for complex chains of command The Revolutionary Employee - These prob- The fact of the matter is that they should creases in electricity tariffs, water and fuel is not or lessens demand on managers’ time. In lem-solving employees are not only great be able to explain their methods, and helping the government to fight poverty systemat- short, it will help save time and therefore thinkers and innovators, but they also have thus teachers should be able to follow ically, but push it two steps backward every time. money. Analytical skills are becoming quite the ability to get employee buy-in. They can their reasoning. And even if they did not All stakeholders need to retrospect these increases important - we are thus solve social/people problems, and in- know, there’s no shame in stating that, to synchronise all private and public programmes all bombarded volve others in the problem solving process. and assuring them you’ll find out. Af- aimed at uplifting the standard of living of the with huge These employees can change the world, and ter all, teachers are expected to stay up poor, in order to dissect the effects and impact on amounts should be your senior and top management. “ to date on their field – and by finding society and how to mitigate against such over- of infor- So if these skills are truly so indispensable, out the answers to their students’ ques- looked but destructive inflation. mation tions, they too will learn something new. every why do so many people lack them? 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03 May - 09 May 2018 AFRICA/EDITORIAL 7HAPPY 89TH FlipsideTATEKULU SAMFormer president Sam Nujoma CHRIS JACOBIEreceived the highest SA recogni- H.E. Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma tion when SA President Cyril Photo contributed Endearing NujomaRamaphosa bestowed the 2018National Orders Awards on a range Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma receiving the National Order of the Compan- THERE are none more deserving of international honours than theof South Africans and others who ions of Oliver Reginald Tambo SA President Cyril Ramaphosa. Founding Father, Dr Sam Nujoma, who will celebrate 89 remarkable yearshave contributed to South Africa’s Photo contributed next week at the Etunda house of his late and equally remarkable motherdemocracy. who lived beyond a hundred years. At the beginning of 1949, Dr. Sam armed persons and wounding many The ceremony took place at the Nujoma went to live in Windhoek others on the 10th December 1959. Namibians are grateful to the new South African Head of State, CyrilPresidential Guest House Mhlam- with his uncle Hiskia Kondombolo. Ramaphosa, who awarded Dr Nujoma with the Order of the Companions ofbandlophu in Pretoria. Namibia In Windhoek he started working After the massacre, he was ar- OR Tambo in gold, the highest honour South Africa bestows.Founding President, Sam Nujoma, for the South African Railways. rested and charged for organizingwas awarded the National Order of At this period, he attended adult the resistance. He went into exile on Dr Nujoma has over the years proven his humility, also towards histhe Companions of Oliver Reginald night school at St. Barnabas in the 1 March 1960, via the then British successors, Dr Hifikepunye Pohamba, and President Hage Geingob, byTambo by the South African Gov- Windhoek Old Location. He further Bechuanaland protectorate. serving both democracy and them as elected leaders by the people ofernment. The award recognises emi- studied for his junior Certificate Namibia. A quality as rare as the rarest Namibia diamond that still awaitsnent foreign nationals for friendship through correspondence at the Dr. Sam Nujoma finally reached discovery and might never be found.shown to South Africa. The award Trans-Africa correspondence col- the USA in June 1960 and petitionedis given in recognition of Sam lege in South Africa. On 6 May before the UN Fourth Committee In honouring Namibia, President Cyril Rampahosa, must reflect on theNujoma’s opposition to the then 1956, Dr. Nujoma got married to of the General Assembly demand- South Africa he now leads, and the influence of Dr Nujoma who foughtGovernment of Apartheid South Kovambo Theopoldine Katjimune. ing the end of the South African for every inch of Namibia. A cause never abandoned, even with Namibia’sAfrica and for leading the force that Madam Nujoma was born on 10 colonial administration of SWA. independence and thereafter continued with his successors, the foundingfought alongside South African free- March 1933 in Windhoek. They had Meanwhile, the South West Africa chairman of the constitution, Dr. Hage Geingob, and the equally respecteddom fighters and posed a formidable four children: Utoni Daniel (1952), People’s Organization was formed successor, and revered Dr Hifikepunye Pohamba.challenge to the oppressive regimes John Ndeshipanda (1955), Sakaria on the 19th April 1960 and Dr. Nu-in the southern African region. Nefungo (1957) and Nelago (1959), joma was elected as the President of Dr Nujoma is too humble, and his successors, Drs Pohamba and Geingob who passed away at 18 months sad- the movement in absentia. In March too respectful and diplomatic to request or to demand anything. South Africa says Nujoma led Na- 1966, in a bid to test South Africa’smibia to freedom and has continued ly while Dr. Nujoma was in exile. claims at the International Court of The independent Namibia that is a true friend of South Africa and was ato be a great source of inspiration. With a deep passion for politics and Justice at The Hague that Namib- staunch ally of the South African liberation movements until and after they yearning to see his people free from ians in exile were free to return, achieved their goals. Namibia’s Founding President, the restricted pass law system and Nujoma, accompanied by Hifikepu-Sam Nujoma stepped down on confined according to Ethnic group- nye Pohamba, chartered a plane to Namibia is giving Africa and the world hope that peace and stability21st March 2005, handing over the ings, Dr. Nujoma resigned from the Windhoek. On arrival at the airport, is still possible in spite of the most trying economic and political ofpower to his successor President South African Railways in 1957 at they were arrested and deported to circumstances.Hifikepunye Pohamba. He served the age of 29. He did so with the Zambia on 21st March 1966.as the leader of the SWAPO Party purpose of devoting his time to poli- The legacy of Namibian leaders never dropped the flag in the battle offor 47 years. He also stepped down tics. In 1959, he was elected Leader Dr. Nujoma transported the first unity, dignity and peace amongst races and tribes. Today under its thirdas the first President of the Party of the Owambo People’s Organiza- weapons that were to be used at President, Dr. Hage Geingob, it is still staying the difficult and sometimeson 30th November 2007, handing tion (OPO) which aimed at ending launching of armed struggle on impossible course of nation building.over the power to his successor, the then contract system and ending 26th August 1966 from Algeria viaHifikepunye Pohamba, President the South African colonial adminis- Egypt, Sudan, Tanzania and Zambia In the years of international turmoil beyond borders, no nation canof the SWAPO-Party. During the tration by placing South West Africa into the country to Omugulugwom- hope for a better symbol of hope for peace in their lifetimes than a stablehistorical occasion, Dr. Nujoma had (SWA) under the UN Trusteeship bashe in Uukwaluudhi District in Namibia.the following to say: system. Omusati Region. This marked the launching of the armed struggle on The Namibia of Drs Nujoma, Pohamba and Geingob and the ANC “I am stepping down as President Through this, Dr. Nujoma peti- 26th August 1966. From 1977 to comrades of President Ramaphosa is the Namibia with a territory from the tioned the UN in the late fifties, 1978, Dr. Nujoma led the SWAPO middle of the Kunene and Zambezi rivers to the middle of the Orange River,of SWAPO Party with a full sense together with Chief Hosea Kutako, negotiations team between the bordering a desert wasteland between the Northern Cape and Southernof fulfillment. I am proud to have Samuel Witbooi, Theophilus Western Five Contact group and Namibia, and including Walvis Bay and the off-shore Islands.worked with the entire leadership Hamutumbangela, Toivo ya Toivo South Africa on the one hand, andof SWAPO. Collectively, we have and others demanding that the then the Frontline States, Nigeria, and The Nujoma honour and a conspiracy of history, with constitutionalsteered SWAPO through immense South West Africa be placed under SWAPO on the other, which cul- negotiators and writers, President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Foundingchallenges, some of which might the UN Trusteeship system. minated in the adoption of the UN Chairman of the Namibian Constitution and third President of Namibia,have seemed insurmountable. There Security Council Resolution 435 Dr. Hage Geingob, the Nujoma honour presented a rare opportunity towere internal contradictions, most Subsequently, Dr. Nujoma together (1978). Thereafter, on 19th March give Namibia the every inch -including the middle of the Orange river theyoften driven by tribalistic, power with Uatja Kaukuetu of SWANU 1989, the signing of the cease- fought for.hungry, unpatriotic and selfless and Moses Garoëb, the late Minister fire agreement with South Africaindividuals. In all these challenges, of Labour and others, organized took place, which resulted in the In the most trying of political and economic times, Namibia stood sideSWAPO preserved, survived and resistance against the forcible implementation of the UN Security by side and is still taking the blows that bad leadership and worse politicalemerged even stronger.” removal of the inhabitants of the Council Resolution 435. decisions in South Africa delivered on the whole of the region. And Namibia Old Location to the new township In Namibia’s first democratic elec- will endure much more, because it is a comrade and a friend of all. Dr. Sam Nujoma was born on 12 of Katutura, which was based on the tions for a Constituent Assembly,May 1929 at the Etunda village, apartheid policy. This culminated SWAPO gained a majority and Dr. Namibia never wavered and the nation and its Nujoma, Pohamba andOmusati Region in the North West- in the massacre of 12 innocent un- Sam Nujoma was elected. On 16th Geingob leadership will always be the beacon of peace and stability theern part of Namibia to Mr. Daniel February 1990, he was unanimously world will look for when they look at their own wars and bad economicsUutoni Nujoma and Mrs. Helvi elected by the National Assembly as and wonders if good times will ever come when they only dream of homeMpingana Kondombolo. He is the the First President of the Republic from the refugee camps where there is not even a chicken to announce thefirst born in a family of 11. Like all of Namibia. On 21st March 1990, breaking of a new day.boys of those days, he looked after President Nujoma was sworn in ashis parent’s cattle and assisted with the First President of the Republic In the most significant week for both South Africa and Namibia, endinghome chores, including cultivation of Namibia and Commander-in- in the Commemoration of Cassinga Day in Windhoek, those fallen fightersof land. Chief of the Namibian Defence that were led by Dr Nujoma and their descendants must be able to stare Force. He was re-elected for two at the middle of the Orange River streams and be free, because it is every He received his primary education more terms of office in 1994 and inch. There will be no sweeter water than the streams of the Orange Riverfrom the Okahao Finnish Mission 1999 respectively, in recognition of where two nations meet in the middle to demonstrate unity in the flowSchool from 1937 to 1945. In 1946 his wise and dynamic leadership. towards a better future for Southern Africa and where Namibians andhe moved to the coastal town of South Africans can equally be refreshed along its banks because everyWalvis Bay to live with his aunt Through his leadership, SWAPO sovereignty of every inch is respected and shared in a common and brighterGebhart Nandjule. It was in Walvis adopted the Policy of National Rec- future.Bay that he got exposed to modern onciliation under the motto: ONEworld politics by meeting sol- NAMIBIA, ONE NATION. He suc- Namibian leaders are too respectful to demand, too proud to beg and toodiers from Argentina, Norway and cessfully united all Namibians into decent to remind a friend and comrade of its constitutional borders thatother parts of Europe who had been a peaceful, tolerant and democratic they rightly believed to be only a small administrative matter betweenbrought there during World War II. society governed by the rule of law. comrades. Both Namibia and South Africa are building a sanctuary for peace out of the ashes of war and bitterly fought battles in trenches of countries far away and villages whose names are too complicated to pronounce. The great Orange River ties nations together, from the great Maluti Mountains in Lesotho, along the Southern African economic powerhouse and the reliable Botswana in its race to the Atlantic through the rugged Namibian south to the legendary mouth in the Atlantic. The promise of the future is what makes the sacrifice on the battlefield possible. When President Ramaphosa during the award shook the 89-year old Nujoma- hand of a warrior and a peacemaker and stared into the eyes that saw so much tragedy, pain and sorrow he will see that Namibians want to shake hands on the middle of the Orange river, because the hand that held a gun is the hand that holds the constitution. The middle of the mighty Orange river – a legend of Africa -- is the last few inches that will make Namibia free and South Africa at peace with a brighter future. Because honour defines comrades and brothers.

8 BUSINESS 03 May - 09 May 2018BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review Agri land division prohibited 18 April to 24 April 2018 LANDSHARING NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE MARKET CAP CURBED AGRA LTD AGR 1.49 0.68% 170 253 152 BIDVEST NAMIBIA LTD BVN 7.80 - - - 1 654 NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 45.00 - 10 453 9 315 NICTUS HOLDINGS - NAM NHL 1.80 - - - 95 LETSHEGO HOLDINGS - NAM LHN 3.98 - - - 1 990DOWN UP NAMIBIA ASSET NAM 0.67 - - - 136 MANAGEMENT LTD logical zones and climatic condi- tions in various areas, the policy sets NIMBUS INFRASTRUCTURE NUSP 11.00 - - - 114 Zorena Jantze parameters used to determine viable agricultural economic unit sizes in LIMITED WINDHOEK – Adverse climatic specific areas,” !Naruseb explained. factors have rendered productive STIMULUS INVESTMENT SILP 121.29 - - - 564 agricultural very limited, while the The minister further cautioned most productive and suitable agri- that unplanned or uncontrolled land LIMITED cultural land in Namibia is either subdivision into smaller units can confined to perennial rivers or are in easily lead to over exploitation of TRUSTCO GROUP TUC/TTO 8.50 - 122 1 011 7 064 the centre of the country. resources, bush encroachment and permanent loss of the most fertile HOLDINGS LTD To try and address the high soils through erosion. demand for land, land owners often FNB NAMIBIA FNB 46.15 (0.04%) 227 10 484 12 368 opt to subdivide their land into small “In order to control the loss of portions. In its Five-Year Ministe- agricultural land and keep up with HOLDINGS LTD rial Strategic Plan and the National the source of livelihood for the Policy Plan, however, the Ministry majority of the Namibian people, ORYX PROPERTIES LTD ORY 20.36 (0.10%) 173 3 526 1 588 of Agriculture strictly prohibits a clear policy direction is key,” (0.17%) 25 432 9 032 the division of agricultural land !Naruseb emphasised. Touching on CAPRICORN INVESTMENT CGP 17.47 into uneconomic units as well as how climatic changes are affect- speculation with agricultural land, ing the sector, !Naruseb added that GROUP which inevitably results into inflated the situation for Namibian farm- prices. These new policy reforms ing communities is compoundedCOMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE % are included in the ministry’s second by natural disasters such as floods document of its five year plan, titled and periodic droughts, predictedBRENT CRUDE OIL 73.38 (0.65%) NSX LOCAL 626 (0.05%) the National Policy on Subdivision to escalate due to the real threat ofGOLD 1 306.10 (1.90%) NSX ALL SHARE 1 383 (1.48% and Consolidation of Agricultural climate variability. To address thisPLATINUM 894.60 (4.22%) JSE TOP 40 51 381 0.82% land. Speaking at the launch of challenge, !Naruseb added that the S&P 500 2 655 0.77% the strategic plans, the Minister of ministry, together with develop-FOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % UK FTSE 100 7 520 1.28% Agriculture, Alpheus !Naruseb, ment partners, is implementing key EURO STOXX 50 3 534 0.66% stated that the National Policy on projects such as ComprehensiveN$ PER US$ 12.33 0.01% HANG SENG 30 808 0.56% Sub-Division and Consolidation of Conservative Agriculture (CCA),N$ PER £ 16.77 (2.61%) Agricultural land is equally impor- and Climate Resilient AgricultureN$ PER € 15.03 (0.30%) tant as there can be no agricultural in three of the Vulnerable Extreme development without land. Northern Crop-Growing RegionsThe local market was active this week, and gained 2.61% against the British NO SHARING: Minister of Agricul- (CRAVE).with the NSX Local index down 0.05% Pound, to close at N$16.77 per GBP. It He added that the importance ture, Water and Forestry, Alpheusat 626, and the NSX Overall Index closed at N$15.03 against the Euro, a !Naruseb.  Photo contributeddown 1.48%, to close at 1383. As at gain of 0.3%. Trustco Group Holdings1 May, FNB Namibia was the largest announced changes to its Board of of the agricultural sector, whichlocal company on the exchange, with Directors after a successful ‘Broad- contributes 3.7% to the country’smarket capitalization of N$12.4 billion, member’ campaign to increase diver- GDP, means that this policy mainlyfollowed by Namibia Breweries with sity in the board, and appointed Prof advocates for guarding the sustain-N$9.3 billion, Capricorn Investment Lana Joy Weldon and Ms Kristin Naett able existence of the agriculturalGroup with N$9 billion, and Trustco van Niekerk to its board. Prof Weldon sector.Group Holdings with N$7 billion. Agra is currently an associate professorLtd led the market this week, clos- for Governance and Auditing at the “As such, the policy guards,ing at N$1.49 per share, with growth University of Fort Hare, while Ms van amongst others, against the sub-of 0.68% for the week. In terms of Niekerk is a lawyer qualified in several division of agricultural land intovolume, FNB Namibia was in the lead international jurisdictions. Given the uneconomic units, as well as againstwith N$10.4 million worth of shares large number of Namibian applications speculation with agricultural landtraded, with Oryx Properties grab- with strong qualifications and leader- which inevitably results in inflatedbing second place with N$3.5 million ship skills, but without boardroom prices. Given Namibia’s agro-eco-worth of shares traded. Trustco Group experience, Trustco also announced itsHoldings was in third place, with N$1 intention to create Junior Boards across Build it opens first Okahandja branchmillion worth of shares traded. The the group to empower Namibia’s youthlocal currency lost 0.01% against the (under 40’s). These positions will be Zorena Jantze komba stated that the store has em- Nekomba detailed that the BuiltUS Dollar, to close at N$12.33 per USD, announced in due course. ployed 35 people, 75% of which are It Okahandja will become the 22nd WINDHOEK – With 360 stores from the town of Okahandja. Rais- store in Namibia, and will employHouse price not a threat around Southern Africa the Built It ing concerns on the high unemploy- up to 70 people as clientele increase. brand has been a firm foundation for ment rate in the country, NekombaSTABLE: Picture for illustrative purpose. Photo: Zorena Jantze the livelihoods of many, and today, stated that they received a total of Also speaking at the opening, the town of Okahandja opened its 4831 applications, most of the ap- Schaffer stated that Built It Namibia first Built IT store. plicants currently not employed. He has one of the highest turnovers further encouraged entrepreneurs to among all regions, although the The owner of the new franchise not to be discouraged by the current brand has gone through hard times sub-outlet store Herman Nekomba economic downturn, adding that due to the economic downturn. was joined by the Minister of Presi- many reproached him in investing dential Affairs Martin Andjaba, the in a construction materialer retailer Okahandja Mayor Kongo Hindjou Mayor of Okahandja Kongo Hind- while the construction industry is stated that this new store will jou and Steven Schaffer, regional currently suffering, stating that he provide building materials for towns operations Director of Build IT West remained undeterred in his strive in such as Usakos, Karibeb and Ovito- Region. Speaking at the event, Ne- opening his store. to which in the past only had access to such materials from Windhoek or Swakopmund. Zorena Jantze a harm to the banking sector. The report OFFICIALLY OPENED: from left to right: Owner of Okahandja Built it, Herman Nekomba, Minister of Presidential Af- further outlines that the share of non- fairs, Martin Andjaba and the Mayor of Okahandja Kongo Hindjou. Photo: Zorena JantzeWINDHOEK – The House Price Index primary residential properties, estimatedshows that property prices in Namibia at about 20% of total mortgages, is quitehave increased exponentially over the minimal, while equity accrued on theyears, outstripping the Consumer Price properties over the years also forms as aIndex (CPI). buffer for the market. This has fueled fears of an asset bub- BoN added that banking risks in theble, of which its burst may compromise house market was also significantlythe stability of the financial system curbed following the implementation ofshould prices start to fall abruptly. With a macro-prudential measure in the formthe economy sluggish and grinding into of Loan-to-Value regulations that appliesrecession in 2017, and the associated to non-primary residential properties inshedding of jobs, disposable income 2017, aimed at, among others, curtailingremained under significant pressure and speculation in the residential housingthe Namibian housing market annual market segment, reducing the exposurehouse price inflation decelerated to 4.0% of banking institutions to mortgagein December 2017, in contrast to 5.4% loans, and promoting responsible bor-during the same period in 2016. rowing while giving preferential access to housing for first time buyers. Despite this decline, the Bank ofNamibia (BoN) remains of the opinion “As alluded to earlier, as long as struc-that the current downturn in the housing tural factors do not adjust, such as themarket may not pose a threat to the sta- delivery of serviced land and by implica-bility of the financial system, as observed tion supply of housing, the prices arein several case study incidents. In its likely to remain high, with virtually noFinancial Stability Report 2018, BoN major direct threat to the financial systemhas stated that due to structural factors stability. The sustained demand, coupledsuch as sustained demand compounded with conservative lending practices byby slow delivery of serviced land and by financial institutions, are factors indicat-implication housing volumes supplied, ing that there is no housing bubble,” thethe decline in house prices will not pose report maintains.

03 May - 09 May 2018 BUSINESS 9NAM LIKELY TO SIGN54.6% of Namibian exports destined for African marketsAFCFTA – SCHADEWINDHOEK – “The President’s statement in his State of issues of overlapping memberships ofthe Nation Address that Namibia is going to join the Single the various regional economic group-African Air Transport Market, could indicate that government ings. Schade, however, noted that whileis interested in liberalising markets and is supporting the the signing can be hailed as a milestonecontinental integration agenda.” in African integration, the impact will be gradual. Zorena Jantze the bulk of which were dominated by OPTIMISTIC: Klaus Schade, IPPR Research Associate. Photo contributed exports to SACU member states - which “The real work lays ahead since tariffsThe above is the sentiment of Klaus account for 37% of total exports in are often not the main barrier for trade,”Schade, Research Associate at the 2017, up from 30.4% in 2008. “This Schade stated, adding that a lack ofInstitute for Public Policy Research brief overview and, in particular, trade trade-able and complementary goods,(IPPR), who noted that it is therefore with countries such as Ivory Coast, Ni- non-tariff trade barriers such as sanitaryexpected that Namibia will sign the Af- geria, Kenya, Sudan and Egypt suggests and phyto-sanitary measures, such asrican Continental Free Trade Agreement that there are potential markets beyond the closure of the South African border(AfCFTA). the current traditional African markets for Namibia’s livestock exports, lack of that should be more easily accessible efficient and competitive transport, com- In his report, titled Economy Watch once the AfCFTA is implemented,” munication and financial infrastructure2018, Schade said the agreement will Schade noted. He, however, stated that as well as often lengthy border proce-not only set the tone for Namibia’s there is a need to share more informa- dures limit intra-African trade and needchairmanship of SADC that will happen tion more widely and more regularly to be addressed. The AfCFTA will comein August, but also covers the liberalisa- about the developments not only regard- into force once 22 of the 44 signatoriestion of both goods and services in the ing the AfCFTA, but also other trade ar- have ratified the agreement. However,first phase. Schade noted that services rangements such as the EPA with the EU this would require the establishment of aranging from transport to ICT, as well as well as about trading opportunities. Secretariat where the ratified agreementsas financial and business services play can be deposited. In total, 44 Africanan important role in the production of Furthermore, Schade recommended states out of 55 signed the African Con-goods, adding that without access to that the public and private sectors devel- tinental Free Trade Area Agreement oncompetitively-priced and quality ser- op a strategy jointly on how to reap the 21 March 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda at anvices, the producers of goods will find it benefits from these new trading and in- extraordinary African Union Summit.challenging to compete on regional and vestment opportunities. The AfCFTA isglobal markets or even on the domestic expected to increase intra-African trade Those who have not signed includemarkets with products imported from through the removal of custom duties Africa’s two largest economies, namelyelsewhere in the world. Schade further on most products, except some sensitive Nigeria, reportedly because of the needstated that it is encouraging to note that products which are mainly agricultural for more domestic consultations, and54.6% of total Namibian exports were goods and the harmonisation of customs South Africa, which stated that theydestined for African markets in 2017, procedures and rules of origin. The are going to sign after addressing some agreement is further set to resolve the domestic legal issues. Swaziland is the only SACU member state that has signed the agreement thus far.Diesel 500PPM to phase out Business Reporter due to newer vehicle models avail- The Road Fund Administration (RFA) is a statutory organisation, established through able on the market. The phasing out of the RFA Act, (Act 18 of 1999), to manage the Namibian Road User Charging SystemWINDHOEK – The Diesel 500 parts low diesel (10PPM Sulphur diesel) is (RUCS) and the Road Fund, with the view to secure and allocate optimum funding for aper millions (PPM) will be phased out also in line with the Namibian govern- safe and economically efficient road sector in Namibia.from the Namibian market with effect ment policy of cleaner fuels and globalfrom 1 January, 2019. initiatives to reduce CO22 emissions,” REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION SERVICES Negumbo stated. He added that his In a statement released this week, Ministry will co-ordinate the imple- RFA RFP NUMBER: SC/RP/RFA-06/2017Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of mentation of the phase out of 500PPMMines and Energy, Simeon Negumbo, Sulphur diesel and the introduction of SERVICES REQUIRED:noted that all industry players have 10PPM Sulphur diesel in Namibia bybeen advised to put measures in place working in concert with the oil industry. The RFA invites suitably qualified and experienced Namibian Travel Agencies to submitto ensure a smooth process that will technical and financial proposals for the provision of the following services:not disadvantage the consumer in any “The public should be on the lookout,way. Diesel 50 PPM will continue to be access the relevant information and beavailable in the market. prepared when the time comes. The transparency of the campaign will be Negumbo also announced that low decisive of the success of changes inSulphur diesel or 10PPM (0.001%) the fuel grades, which will mean thatSulphur diesel will also be introduced Namibia will have two types of dieselin Namibia, as from 1 January 2019. and one type of petrol,” Negumbo concluded. “There is an increasing demand for it  Facilitate travel and international accommodation arrangements for RFA officials.  Properly coordinate travel arrangements and obtain reasonable fees from airlines and international accommodation establishments.PHASING OUT: Diesel 500 ppm will be no more next year.  Photo: Zorena Jantze Terms of Reference (TOR) documents, can be collected from the RFA’s Head Office located at, 21 Feld Street, Windhoek at a non-refundable cost of N$200, as from Monday, 30 April 2018. Please note that proposals will not be considered unless delivered at the latest by the closing date and time indicated below. It is the responsibility of the potential bidder to ensure that the proposals are placed in the bid box at the RFA by the closing date and time. All technical and financial proposals become the property of the RFA. The RFA reserves the right to reject or accept proposals received. Closing date for proposals: Thursday, 14 June 2018 Closing time for proposals: 17:00 pm Delivery address: Bid Box, RFA Head Office, 21 Feld Street, Windhoek Inquiries: Ms Ingridt Namases Tel: +264 (61) 433 3059 Email: [email protected]

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12 ENTERTAINMENT 03 May - 09 May 2018Institute for Open Learning has a vacancy for a: ENTERTAINMENTAssistant Accountant CALENDAR(1 x Windhoek) NUTS FT ONGOMA DRUM NIANELL IN CONCERT CAFÉ NAMIBIA Date: Thursday 17 MayJob Responsibilities: Time: 8pm• Processing monthly journals; DATE: Thursday, 03.05.2018 Venue:Warehouse Theatre• Compare, reconcile and prepare invoices of intercompany AR and AP accounts; TIME: 19:00 - 22:00• Reconcile intercompany loan account on a monthly basis; Advance: N$250 at www.eventsto-• Check and process monthly payroll related transactions as well as debtors’ deposits; VENUE: Goethe-Institut Namibia day.com.na / PayToday / Airtime• Perform spot checks on inventory; City Kiosks / Warehouse Theatre• Assist creditor’s function with their duties; VIRTUAL AND DIGITAL• Complete and submit VAT and PAYE returns; EXHIBITION “WAKPON, LE Door: N$300• Monthly Balance Sheet recons; MUSÉE FAIT LE MUR » (THE• Various ad hoc accounting duties as and when requested. MUSEUM OFF THE WALL) BIKERS FUN RUN DATE: Monday, 07.05.2018 (ends DATE: Friday, 04.05.2018Candidate Profile:• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills; 31.05.2018) TIME: Whole day• Self-starter with excellent administrative and planning skills; TIME: 08:00 - 17:00 VENUE: Vintage Coffeeshop• Good analytical, qualitative and decision-making skills; VENUE: Franco Namibian Cul-• Skilled in downloading Palauan music and Japanese manga with an abacus; tural Centre (FNCC)• Tactful with good negotiation skills;• Excellent time management skills with ability to meet deadlines and deliver quality 80’S DANCE NIGHT DATE: Wednesday, 09.05.2018 work under pressure;• Trustco Group supports employees maintaining a healthy lifestyle, therefore preference TIME: 19:00 VENUE: Vintage Coffeeshop will be given to applicants with a healthy BMI;• A helpful, positive, professional presentation and attitude are required;Qualifications and experience:• Grade 12 Certificate;• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred;• At least three (3) years of proven experience in fixed asset management;• Su ciently computer literate to operate spreadsheet and word processing applications (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word);• Candidate must be able to unfold the entire premise of Vampire Diaries;• A minimum requirement to be considered as a possible shortlisted candidate for the vacant position will be that the applicants must successfully pass the “Trustco Group Annual Integrated Reports Test” which will consist of multiple choice questions from the annual reports of the group spanning a period of the past 4 years.• Preference will be given to Namibian Citizens.Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will be accepted. 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STREETWISE BUT CLASSY Date: Thursday 3 May Time: 8pm Venue: Warehouse Theatre Advance: N$100 at www. eventstoday.com.na / PayToday / Airtime City Kiosks / Warehouse Theatre Door:N$150NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND THE GATHERING - AFRO JAZZ FT RAY & TITUS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS LUMINOSITY DATE: Thursday, 10.05.2018 (endsPROPOSED BUSH THINNING AND CHARCOAL PRODUCTION FOR JUMBO CHARCOAL GROUP SCHEME Date: Friday 11 May 29.11.2018) Time: 8pm TIME: 21:00 - 23:00Environmental Compliance Consultancy CC (ECC) hereby gives notice to the public that an application for an VENUE: Warehouse Theatre -Environmental Clearance Certificate in accordance with the Environmental Management Act, 2007 will be made Venue: Warehouse Theatreas per the following: Door:N$70 Boiler Room The Gathering - Luminosity - Share Your LightApplicant: Jumbo Charcoal Namibia (Pty) LtdEnvironmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP): Environmental Compliance Consultancy cc (ECC)Project: Bush Thinning and Charcoal Production for Jumbo Charcoal Group SchemeProposed Activity: Farm units registered under the Jumbo Charcoal Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) GroupScheme propose to carry out bush thinning and charcoal production activities on the farm units within centralNamibia (Thornbush & Woodland Savanna areas).Location: Central Namibia (Thornbush & Woodland Savanna areas).Application for Environmental Clearance Certificate: In terms of the Environmental Management Act, 2007 (No 7 www.informante.web.naof 2007), ECC on behalf of Jumbo Charcoal Namibia (Pty) Ltd is required to submit an application for Environmental 061-275 4716/4715/4714/4713Clearance to the Environmental Commissioner of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism for the above-men-tioned project.Review and Comment Period: As part of the public participation process, the purpose of the review and commentperiod it to present the proposed project and to afford interested and affected parties (I&AP) an opportunity tocomment on the project to ensure that all issues and concerns are captured and considered in the assessment. 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03 May - 09 May 2018 ENTERTAINMENT 13ENTERTAINMENTNAMIBIAN MUSICThe Glitz, the glamour and the drama NEVILLE BASSONAWARDS DAZZLE Up in smokeWINDHOEK – This year’sNamibian Annual Music YOU know, it does not matter whereAwards (NAMAs) that you are... it is still very important totook place over the past touch base with your lokasie rootsweek has definitely been now and then.the most memorable ofthem all with the first I visited my mother this week…couple gracing the event die zalie het verjaar, so we had awith their presence, to little potjie en braai at home. Now,moments of controver- as it is the norm at a Katutura-sial award acceptance braai, some ingredients are alwaysspeeches and well-cho- missing, so you have to cross thereographed performances. road to the grootwinkels. Now you have your usual suspects who sit inZorena Jantze front of the shops hustling for some change. One of the oldest tsotsiesThe event, which is now in its STAR STRUCK: The who's who of the Namibian social scene graced the NAMAS 2018 BlueCarpet in designer wear.  were standing there. Now if youeighth installment, was themed Photo: Zorena Jantze look at him you will think this manOut of this World, with an electro- defeated Grensvegter singlehand-themed grand stage. skills. It’s not the first time this Afro Pop and Damara punch and nights of hard work and dedica- edly in a bosoorlog fight! Lost an topic has come up. People don’t un- features songs with 6 indigenous tion are awarded.” Boss Madam eye, 35 stab wounds over his body, Some of the winning artists took derstand the value of instrumental languages he is fluent in, includ- remarked. The artist further added big scar along his ‘slagaar’… I tellthe time to speak to Informanté on music and investing in sound. Look ing Nama/Damara, Otjiherero, that her new song, titled Net So, you Tupac has got nothing on thistheir excitement and jubilation on at artists such as Kenny G, Hugh Kavango, Oshiwambo, English and will be released on 13 May. guy, sowaar. He was standing therethe awards they received, as well Masekale and so forth who have Afrikaans. He says the diversity in smoking a dagga zol; “Awe Nebel,as tensions brewing in the music received numerous awards.” Eises languages makes his music reso- matisa bradamen. Maak re’ iets kauindustry. Shot in Miami, America said. Saggarias 'Kalux' Karunga, nate with every Namibian. my broer.”with Brick n Lace co songstress, who won Male Artist of the year,Nyanda Thorbourne, Gazza’s song is no stranger to the NAMAS, Sally Boss Madam, who What is funny is that I didn’t flinchUp Up Away got the award for scooping the new comer of the year scooped the Female Artist of the for a second seeing him smokingMusic Video Award of the year. award in 2015. Kalux explains that Year and best R&B awards for dagga. I was standing there for a his album titled Tuhafeni, released her song 'Ecstacy', said that this second thinking how we demonized Gazza stated that he is thankful in the year 2017, is a mixture of was her 7th NAMA Award. dagga back in the 80's. Today ourhis hard work is paying off, adding “It feels good when your late society is so messed up that daggathat the film had a huge budget seems to be quite welcoming toutilising the latest camera equip- KING AND QUEEN: From left to right: Sally Boss Madam female artist of the year and Kalux, male artist of the year. sommer smoke in public. I sat backment and an extensive set, and was Photo: Zorena Jantze and thought by myself, the thingsshot by internationally renowned people were smoking in KatuturaDirector Damian Fyffe. those year sort of defined what your position on the social ladder was. I The hit maker, however, ex- sat down and just started laughingpressed concern surrounding the by myself remembering the differentcontroversy of the Best Music brands of smokes lol!Video award, adding that his nomi- 1. Dagga: These were the smoothnation twice in the Music Video operators… dupa pants checked, ko-of the Year category has brought fia checked, step-out shoes checked,about a bone of contention within paris belt checked. Very respectablethe industry. In his acceptance while smoking his dagga through aspeech on the day, Gazza delivered bottlekop stuffed with an apple toa controversial statement, hitting flavor the pipe.back at the artists that complained 2. Pattex: We also called it ‘fuku’.about his double nomination. ”The Ats… moenie k*k soek hierso nie!complaints are not from the people Those Damara guys were battlebut unfortunately from the artists. ready to take all your money if theyBut I don’t make music for the art- smoked that!ists, I make music for the people,” 3. Lexington: “After action, satis-he said. The Namibian hit maker faction. Lexington, thaaats the one!”said that he used the platform to I can still hear that radio advert incall a spade a spade. my head. LOL! 4. Gold Dollar: I would see tombo “There are a lot of things that drinkers light this up “as hulle uithappened behind the scenes that the die tiep opstaan.” Very cheap, af-public is not aware of. Artists were fordable brand back then.disgruntled that I got nominated 5. Gunston: Ou spoorweg boeretwice in one category, as if I nomi- oompies, this was their brand. Ifnate myself. Some artists claim we you walk into his office and leave 5have unity, but speak about your minutes later, trust me… even yourname in a negative manner behind underwear smells of it!your back. You can’t trust anyone 6. John Player Special: Very sophis-in this industry,” he said. ticated smoker… I still see the black pakkie looking flat like a racing car! Also commenting on her winning, 7. Springbok tabak: After 20 sakkiesthe Best New Comer of the year of smoking, you can knit underwearand Album of the year award, Suzy for your axarob on the farm!Eises, said she is thankful and hon-oured for receiving the two awards. I’m not a smoker myself, but its funny how cigarette companies Eises, however, expressed disap- now found a new way of capturingpointment at the fact that the lack the youth market… hubbly bubblyof vocals in her performance has pipes… ti’tse… waantoe gaan diecome with contempt from a jealous wereld van ons?few that do not appreciate the art ofInstrumental music. “Namibian socialite, Maria Ne-pembe, posted on social media thatif it’s so easy for me to just play aninstrument and win the Album ofthe year Award, she might as wellenter the NAMAs with her piano

14 SPORT 03 May - 09 April 2018 Trustco Group International (Pty) Limited Youngest boxer won bronze medal has a vacancy for a: KICKBOXER Procurement Clerk TOUR DE FORCE (1 x Windhoek) NAILED IT: The victorious team. Photo contributed Job Responsibilities: Aili Iilonga ent weight categories and age groups, • Receive quotes from internal and external suppliers; ranging from seven to 38 years at the • Create requisitions and purchase orders in accordance with group policies and procedures; WINDHOEK- Sixteen Namibian tournament which fell under the World • Liaise with relevant management to sign o invoices and quotations in a timely manner; kickboxers won 13 Gold, nine Silver Martials Arts Games Committee. • Ensure limits of authority as per group procedures are adhered to; and seven Bronze medals at the first • Ensure competent quality execution of all regular purchasing duties and administrative work; ever African Continental Martial Arts One of the officials said that, “The • Maintain complete and updated purchasing records; Games which were held in Gaborone, team is excited to have represented Na- • Coordinate and communicate with user departments and suppliers in the purchasing scope Botswana over the weekend. mibia at such a prestigious competition. They trained vigorously and they are of work; An outstanding feat was when the proud that their hard work has paid off.” • Assist the Creditors Clerk in queries that may arise relating to purchase orders; youngest athlete at the competition, • Perform monthly reviews of Charles Darwin’s favourite position; seven- year-old Namibian Raymond The team was previously selected dur- • Ensure filing and scanning is up to date; Bowe won a Bronze medal. ing the Desert Storm Kickboxing event • Perform ad-hoc duties as and when required. held in Walvis Bay by the kickboxing The kickboxers competed in differ- Federation of Namibia last year. They Candidate Profile: are expected back on Monday. • Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills; • Trustco Group supports employees maintaining a healthy lifestyle, therefore preference will be given to applicants with a healthy BMI; • Self-starter with excellent administrative and planning skills; • Good analytical, qualitative and decision-making skills; • Tactful with good negotiation skills; • Excellent time management skills with ability to meet deadlines and deliver quality work under pressure; • A helpful, positive, professional presentation and attitude are required. Qualifications and experience: • Grade 12 Certificate; • A related tertiary qualification or subject knowledge will be an advantage; • At least two (2) years related working experience; • Candidate should be able to speak in memes when necessary; • A minimum requirement to be considered as a possible shortlisted candidate for the vacant position will be that the applicants must successfully pass the “Trustco Group Annual Integrated Reports Test” which will consist of multiple choice questions from the annual reports of the group spanning a period of the past 4 years. Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed and no CV or attached documentation shall be returned. Your CV may be submitted to: E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 061 – 275 4314 Closing Date: 14 May 2018 Trustco Group International is powered by Trustco Group Holdings Ltd, a multiple winner and consistent achiever in the prestigious “Best Company To Work For” annual survey. Hage Geingob Stadium facelift Sport Reporter collective passions and to create amaz- ing experiences with lasting impact. WINDHOEK- The grand old lady of Namibia rugby, the Hage Geingob Also present at the same occasion, Stadium based in Windhoek, has been chairman of the Namibia Rugby Union, revamped, courtesy of the Namibian Bradley Basson, noted that the renova- Breweries Limited (NBL). tion of the stadium is valued deeply by Namibian rugby fans and players. Speaking at the official handover ceremony of the renovated stadium, “This initiative sends the right mes- NBL Managing Director Wessie van der sage, and it also shows support and Westhuizen said that the NBL strives to commitment. With this, it will definitely build rugby in Namibia and that it has encourage local supporters, not only been reflected in sponsorship through- those interested in the sport, but every out the years. Namibian to appreciate and support sport in the country,” said Basson. “Through our premium beer brand, Windhoek Draught, we have supported Representing the national rugby team the Namibian national rugby team for captain, Rohan Kitshoff expressed the past few years which includes their gratitude and excitement saying that, involvement in the 2015 Rugby World “as a player, when you walk into the Cup,” he said. He noted that sport has stadium, you experience a sense of pro- the ability to unite people, to share a found excitement about the transforma- tion that has taken place.” EVAMPED: The Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium after renovations. Photo contributed

03 May - 09 May 2018 SPORT 15 Trustco Group International (Pty) Limited has a vacancy for a: Fixed Asset Controller (1 x Windhoek) Job Responsibilities: • Update and monitor system of controls, procedures and forms for the recording of fixed assets; • Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system; • Assign tag numbers to fixed assets; • Track company expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to the capital budget and management authorisations; • Perform Balance Sheet and general ledger reconciliations; • Investigate the potential obsolescence of all fixed assets to calculate depreciation and amortisation; • Review and update the detailed schedules of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation; • Conduct periodic impairment reviews for intangible assets and physical inventory counts of all fixed assets; • Understand and explain the di erence between el chupacabra and an accurate forecast; • Conduct analyses related to fixed assets as requested by management and make recommendations; • Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets and assist the auditors in their inquiries; • Conduct physical stock counts for the canteen and oversee petty cash management. Candidate Profile: • Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills; • Self-starter with excellent administrative and planning skills; • Good analytical, qualitative and decision-making skills; • Tactful with good negotiation skills; • Excellent time management skills with ability to meet deadlines and deliver quality work under pressure; • A helpful, positive, professional presentation and attitude are required. • Trustco Group supports employees maintaining a healthy lifestyle, therefore preference will be given to applicants with a healthy BMI; Qualifications and experience: • Grade 12 Certificate; • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred; • At least three (3) years of proven experience in fixed asset management; • Su ciently computer literate to operate spreadsheet and word processing applications (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word); •Have an uncanny ability to listen to Orca’s; • A minimum requirement to be considered as a possible shortlisted candidate for the vacant position will be that the applicants must successfully pass the “Trustco Group Annual Integrated Reports Test” which will consist of multiple choice questions from the annual reports of the group spanning a period of the past 4 years. Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed and no CV or attached documentation shall be returned. Your CV may be submitted to: E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 061 – 275 4314 Closing Date: 14 May 2018 Trustco Group International is powered by Trustco Group Holdings Ltd, a multiple winner and consistent achiever in the prestigious “Best Company To Work For” annual survey.CALL OUR SALES EXECUTIVE TODAY!Mandy Ockhuizen - Sales Executive Nathanael Heita - Sales Executive • Tel: 061 2754715 • Tel: 061 2754714 • Email: [email protected] • Email: [email protected] Kamati - Sales Executive Matthew Castleman - Sales Executive • Tel: 061 2754713 • Tel: 061 2754713 • Email: [email protected] • Email: [email protected] PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL

16 SPORT 03 May - 09 May 2018 SPORTSANLAM MARATHONMorethan 300 runners took partSETS THE PACEEAT MY DUST: Winners of the marathon categories Ottille Aimwata (left) and Mynhard Kauanivi. Photo contributedWINDHOEK- More than 300 runners took part ships. “I enjoyed the race very by winning in the full women’sin the just-ended Sanlam Coastal Marathon at much and now I want to focus marathon with a set time ofSwakopmund over the weekend. my attention on the Sanlam 2:51:09.80. Cape Town Marathon, the Sam Aili Iilonga of 2:19:35.37 in the opening Nujoma Marathon, as well as the She was followed by Beata category for men and went on to Victory Race,” he said. Naigambo who completed theThe event presented cat- win the full 42km marathon. race in a time of 3:10:09.43egories of a 10km run, a 21km Second place in the men’shalf-marathon and a 42km Kauanivi, the two time 21km category went to Erich Goeie- Both winners received a lumpmarathon. Winning in the men’s race winner of the competition man who reached the finish line sum of N$15 000 plus an auto-run, veteran runner Mynhard could not contain his joy and in 2:21:52.81, while Sakaria matic qualification and participa-Kauanivi from Nampol, crossed said that winning marathons of Shifotoka from the Namibian tion in the Sanlam Cape Townthe finishing line in a set time this magnitude will help him in Correctional Services came in Marathon, while the runner-ups achieving his dream, which is to third. NDF’s Ottille Aimwata received N$10 000 with third- qualify for the World Champion- proved to be the fastest woman place winners walking away with N$5 000. Archers bring home medals competition. South Africa wonBULLSEYE: Gerhard with coach and father Rudy Koen. Aili Iilonga overall Gold, while ZimbabwePhoto contributed received Silver. WINDHOEK- Gerhard Koen, from the Namibian Archery Team The archery team also received won individual Gold for the Bull a Bronze medal in the Bull Eye Eye, 3D at the All Africa All categories, with runner-ups, all Stars Championship and Devel- from South Africa and Zimba- opment Challenge competition bwe. Commenting on his win, that took place over the weekend. coach and father to Gerhard, Rudy Koen said that his son has With more than 100 participants trained 11 months prior to the at the games from South Africa, games and is very excited on the Namibia, Botswana as well as possibility of going professional Zimbabwe, the Namibian archery team, as well as the development “He is very excited about his team scooped a Silver medal in winning and I think he will defi- the 3D competition after they nitely go professional one day, as beat South Africa and Botswana. he loves the sports so much that Koen also received a cup for the he always trains at home,” said Development Team Champion Rudy. He added that his son is while Dominuque Bekker from part of the Namibian team of 16 Walvis Bay received the individu- archers that will travel to Canada al Silver medal for 3D All Stars in July to compete at the All Na- tions All Stars competition.