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WINNING NUMBERSNEWS BUSINESS SPORT 1 3159870 85 2 3176380 85LOLO SOCIAL NFA CALLS 6 3168463 85GORASEB GRANTS UP 33 FOR 6 3167142 85HIJACKED UNSUSTAINABLE U/20 AFCON 6 3172854 85 P 03 P 08 P 20 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 • 01 March - 07 March 2018 • Edition # 618EX-SPY BOSS CASE ON ICEFlawedinvestigation caused case to be removed from court rollUNTOUCHABLE: Lieutenant-General (ret) Lukas Hangula. On the right is Warrant Officer Abraham Antonios and his employee Simon Samuel and Johnny Mabwele, pictured at the Magistrate’s Court in Groot-fontein. Photo InformantéWINDHOEK - The case of stock theft that Retired Lieutenant-General Lucas Hangula, branding and acting on the orders of general then grabbed two from methe former Director-General of the Namibia Central Intelligence Organisation (NCIO), laid Antonios, who is also a communal and I was left with five cattle. So,against his former colleague and neighbour in the Tsumkwe communal area was struck off farmer in Tsumkwe. if I was a cattle thief, I should havethe court roll at the Grootfontein Magistrate’s Court last week, due to the incompetence of more than five cattle by now,” saidthe Police Internal Investigation Unit (IIU). Even though the general’s five Antonios. The veterinary office in cattle were found and recovered at Grootfontein confirmed that Antonios Staff Reporter by investigating officers and given the accused by Inspector Fillemon Grashoek and Kanuvlei, the police registered 10 cattle in June/July 2013 to the General. This order was made Haikali, but were never registered went ahead and confiscated four cat- and they were ear-tagged during aMagistrate Stanley Tembwe ordered despite the fact that the four cattle in the police books as evidence. tle from Antonios. Antonios reported vaccination campaign.that the case be removed from the under dispute, now increased to sev- Informanté reported earlier that the matter in an attempt to recoverroll as the investigating officers from en, are in the possession of General Haikali, from the Otjiwarongo police, his confiscated cattle, but the police The General refused to talk tothe IIU in Otjiwarongo failed to Hangula. was accused of dragging his feet and allegedly handled the matter with Informanté on how he intends topresent the docket to the court for the was reluctant to crosscheck with the kid gloves. Instead, Antonios, who solve the cattle dispute as ordered bysixth time in the last four years. Hangula was first appointed as spy boss despite the arrest of three worked at the general’s office, was Magistrate Tembwe, instead saying, NCIO Director General in 2005 herders, initially accused of stealing transferred to the police VIP unit and through his bodyguards, that it was Tembwe directed General Hangula by former President Hifikepunye his cattle. again to the Special Field Force. not the right time.and his two witnesses, Immanuel Pohamba. He was also an Inspec-Shikongo and Kavili Willem, as well tor-General of the Namibian Police. The herders were arrested in The police reportedly turned to the In previous reports police spokes-as the three accused, Warrant Officer January 2014 by the police at the three herders and coerced them to person, Deputy Commissioner EdwinAbraham Antonios, Simon Samuel The case was being investigated by Rooidag Gate between Grootfontein implicate Antonios for the disap- Kanguatjivi, on inquiry told Inform-and Johnny Mabwele, to go back to Nampol’s IIU as both the plaintiff and Tsumkwe, in the Maroelaboom pearance of the General’s livestock, anté that there are three related cases.the police to resolve the problems. and the accused are security agents. communal area in Tsumkwe. The but the herders allegedly refused to police was also accused of selective cooperate. “General Hangula laid a case of Antonios, in 2014, also lodged a The merits of the case, however, authority for initially arresting the stock theft against Warrant Officerstock theft case against Hangula, became blurred from the beginning three herders although they could not On inquiry, Antonios said he bought Abraham Antonios, while Andreaswhich is still pending, for the four as the investigators were accused of prove that they stole the General’s ten cattle from a neighbour in 2013. Haitamba also registered a case ofcattle that he claims were taken, being afraid to investigate the former five cattle. Instead Nampol accused stock theft against W/O Antonius.without a court order, from his farm spy boss. The case was bungled as the trio of having misused cattle “The General’s cattle were lost in Then Antonios laid a case of stock the four cattle that the General claims December 2013 and were found. I theft against General Hangula’s cattle are his were taken from the house of bought ten cattle and registered them herders. Investigation into these cases in June 2013. Two died, one got lost is ongoing. That’s all I can say.” and I was left with seven cattle. The Polana Bakpro White 5kg COMBOALL Spaghetti 500g 100.N$ 02/03/2018 - 04/03/2018 FORWEEKEND VALUE! 00 Sugar King Dry Rice King 2kg Brown 2kg Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

2 NEWS 01 March - 07 March 2018SME DEPOSITORS LEFT IN LIMBORespondents have not filed their replies on the matterWINDHOEK- The minority shareholders of the infamous Eba Kandovazu tors of SME bank. The first refund ordered that the respondents fileSmall Medium Enterprises (SME) Bank, Metropolitan process was set for the first week of their responding affidavits on 9Bank of Zimbabwe and WorldEagle Investments, yes- The SME Bank liquidators, Ian March. March and the applicants’ replyingterday approached the High Court on an urgent basis to Mclaren and David Bruni, were affidavits before 14 March. He alsostop the liquidators from paying back the small depos- authorised by the High Court earlier The matter could, however, not be ordered that both parties’ heads ofitors. this month to pay out amounts of up heard on Wednesday because the re- arguments be filed no later than 16 to N$25 000 to the small deposi- spondents have not filed their replies March. on the matter. Hearing is scheduled for 19 March. Judge Thomas Masuku has sinceScrapyard owner arrestedfor copper theftRED-HANDED: Etienne Weakley.  Photo: Eba Kandovazu Eba Kandovazu with investigations. He DECEPTION: Willem Eksteen.  Photo: Eba Kandovazu was additionally warned WINDHOEK- A former to not directly or indirectly Farm worker guilty Telecom employee and contact State witnesses. businessman was on Monday arrested for the State Prosecutor Rowan possession of suspected van Wyk informed the stolen copper cables at his court that photos of the business premises in the crime scene and four Northern industrial area. additional statements have to be obtained. The matter The suspect, Etienne is postponed to 18 May for Weakley, 55, was found further investigations. Van with copper cables valued Wyk represents the State at N$31 000 at his metal and Herman Oosthuizen scrapyard. The cables be- represents the accused. long to Telecom. His arrest follows a police operation Weakley is no stranger to on different scrapyards in the justice system. In 2001, Northern Industrial Area, he was charged alongside an area that is prone to former Telecom Namibia copper cable theft and for Procurement Manager, Ivan years has seen crimes of a Ganes on 13 charges of similar nature. corruption. They allegedly defrauded Telecom of over Weakley has since been N$1 million. granted bail in the amount of N$10 000 during his first The suspects were, court appearance before however, found not guilty Magistrate Vanessa Stanley on all charges. The High on Tuesday. It was then Court ruled that the charges ordered that he not interfere against them were not proven beyond reasonable doubt.Baby dumping must of girlfriend’s murderbe decriminalised Eba Kandovazu not hear any movement and sounds Aili Iilonga “The minister understands the Cases of baby dumping have shot as she moved out of bed clearly goes extremely difficult circumstances that through the roof, with young girls WINDHOEK- A young man from to show he had something to hideWINDHOEK- The Ministry of young expecting mothers could be dumping babies shortly after birth or Aroab who stood trial for murdering about her death,” Judge Usiku said.Gender and Child Welfare is advo- confronted with and that the mother resorting to aborting, either during the mother of his child four yearscating the decriminalisation of baby will be provided with supportive and the early or late stages of pregnancy. ago was on Monday found guilty of Eksteen arrived at the farm todumping in the hopes that expectant non-judgmental counselling envi- murder with dolus eventualis, in that start as an employee on the day themothers of unwanted pregnancies ronment by the social workers of the The call to decriminalise comes he foresaw the possibility of death murder occurred. The prosecution iswill seek assistance from the ministry ministry,” the statement reads. fresh on the heels of Sioka urging as a result of his actions. charging that the employers offeredinstead of dumping and abandoning mothers to rather abandon their ba- him a separate room but he insistedtheir babies in life-threatening envi- The ministry, however, noted that in bies at police stations or hospitals. Willem Eksteen, 22, strangled Jan- on sleeping in Babiep’s room, asronments. cases where the babies are born and etta Babiep, 19, with a nylon rope they were intimately involved. then abandoned or neglected, a case Las week during a ceremony, before tying it to the bed. Eksteen The ministry, through the Child of abandonment will then be opened Sioka assured women with unwanted initially argued that the deceased He argued that the Babiep hadCare and Protection Act, is advocat- with the police and the health minis- pregnancies that her ministry would committed suicide by hanging informed him that she no longering expectant mother to anonymously try will ensure that the baby’s health protect them as long as they choose herself from the ceiling, a claim that wanted to live and that she wantedleave the baby in safe places, with is stabilised. to give away their babies instead of Judge Dinah Usiku rejected. The to go to a place far away.a note indicating their wishes not terminating their pregnancies. incident occurred at farm Warmfon-to harm the child, without facing The ministry further called tra- tein, where Babiep was employed. Eksteen additionally argued that heprosecution. ditional healers, churches and the “If you do not want the baby, do was assaulted by the police officers community to assist in providing not abort the child. The population “It is improbable that the body who arrested him and that he was In a statement this week, Gender the necessary support to the young is small and we need more children hung from the roof. The accused forced to make confessions to aMinister, Doreen Sioka called on girls that do not know how to cope in our country. Just drop the baby off version is clearly false and is thus magistrate in Keetmanshoop. Theseyoung mothers to seek assistance with the matter and encouraged them at the police station or at a hospital. rejected. The fact that he argues the claims were also dimissed.instead of abandoning their babies. to talk when they are experiencing You are protected by me, nothing will deceased committed suicide but did problems. happen to you if you do that, “she Milton Engelbrecht represents said at the time. the Eksteen and Felistas Shikerete represents the State. 01/03/2018 - 04/03/2018 COMBOWEEKEND VALUE! 36N$ .99 2 Litre Nammilk Fresh + 1kg Instant Porridge Assorted Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

2 NEWS 01 March - 07 March 2018SME DEPOSITORS LEFT IN LIMBORespondents have not filed their replies on the matterWINDHOEK- The minority shareholders of the infamous Eba Kandovazu tors of SME bank. The first refund ordered that the respondents fileSmall Medium Enterprises (SME) Bank, Metropolitan process was set for the first week of their responding affidavits on 9Bank of Zimbabwe and WorldEagle Investments, yes- The SME Bank liquidators, Ian March. March and the applicants’ replyingterday approached the High Court on an urgent basis to Mclaren and David Bruni, were affidavits before 14 March. He alsostop the liquidators from paying back the small depos- authorised by the High Court earlier The matter could, however, not be ordered that both parties’ heads ofitors. this month to pay out amounts of up heard on Wednesday because the re- arguments be filed no later than 16 to N$25 000 to the small deposi- spondents have not filed their replies March. on the matter. Hearing is scheduled for 19 March. Judge Thomas Masuku has sinceScrapyard owner arrestedfor copper theftRED-HANDED: Etienne Weakley.  Photo: Eba Kandovazu Eba Kandovazu with investigations. He DECEPTION: Willem Eksteen.  Photo: Eba Kandovazu was additionally warned WINDHOEK- A former to not directly or indirectly Farm worker guilty Telecom employee and contact State witnesses. businessman was on Monday arrested for the State Prosecutor Rowan possession of suspected van Wyk informed the stolen copper cables at his court that photos of the business premises in the crime scene and four Northern industrial area. additional statements have to be obtained. The matter The suspect, Etienne is postponed to 18 May for Weakley, 55, was found further investigations. Van with copper cables valued Wyk represents the State at N$31 000 at his metal and Herman Oosthuizen scrapyard. The cables be- represents the accused. long to Telecom. His arrest follows a police operation Weakley is no stranger to on different scrapyards in the justice system. In 2001, Northern Industrial Area, he was charged alongside an area that is prone to former Telecom Namibia copper cable theft and for Procurement Manager, Ivan years has seen crimes of a Ganes on 13 charges of similar nature. corruption. They allegedly defrauded Telecom of over Weakley has since been N$1 million. granted bail in the amount of N$10 000 during his first The suspects were, court appearance before however, found not guilty Magistrate Vanessa Stanley on all charges. The High on Tuesday. It was then Court ruled that the charges ordered that he not interfere against them were not proven beyond reasonable doubt.Baby dumping must of girlfriend’s murderbe decriminalised Eba Kandovazu not hear any movement and sounds Aili Iilonga “The minister understands the Cases of baby dumping have shot as she moved out of bed clearly goes extremely difficult circumstances that through the roof, with young girls WINDHOEK- A young man from to show he had something to hideWINDHOEK- The Ministry of young expecting mothers could be dumping babies shortly after birth or Aroab who stood trial for murdering about her death,” Judge Usiku said.Gender and Child Welfare is advo- confronted with and that the mother resorting to aborting, either during the mother of his child four yearscating the decriminalisation of baby will be provided with supportive and the early or late stages of pregnancy. ago was on Monday found guilty of Eksteen arrived at the farm todumping in the hopes that expectant non-judgmental counselling envi- murder with dolus eventualis, in that start as an employee on the day themothers of unwanted pregnancies ronment by the social workers of the The call to decriminalise comes he foresaw the possibility of death murder occurred. The prosecution iswill seek assistance from the ministry ministry,” the statement reads. fresh on the heels of Sioka urging as a result of his actions. charging that the employers offeredinstead of dumping and abandoning mothers to rather abandon their ba- him a separate room but he insistedtheir babies in life-threatening envi- The ministry, however, noted that in bies at police stations or hospitals. Willem Eksteen, 22, strangled Jan- on sleeping in Babiep’s room, asronments. cases where the babies are born and etta Babiep, 19, with a nylon rope they were intimately involved. then abandoned or neglected, a case Las week during a ceremony, before tying it to the bed. Eksteen The ministry, through the Child of abandonment will then be opened Sioka assured women with unwanted initially argued that the deceased He argued that the Babiep hadCare and Protection Act, is advocat- with the police and the health minis- pregnancies that her ministry would committed suicide by hanging informed him that she no longering expectant mother to anonymously try will ensure that the baby’s health protect them as long as they choose herself from the ceiling, a claim that wanted to live and that she wantedleave the baby in safe places, with is stabilised. to give away their babies instead of Judge Dinah Usiku rejected. The to go to a place far away.a note indicating their wishes not terminating their pregnancies. incident occurred at farm Warmfon-to harm the child, without facing The ministry further called tra- tein, where Babiep was employed. Eksteen additionally argued that heprosecution. ditional healers, churches and the “If you do not want the baby, do was assaulted by the police officers community to assist in providing not abort the child. The population “It is improbable that the body who arrested him and that he was In a statement this week, Gender the necessary support to the young is small and we need more children hung from the roof. The accused forced to make confessions to aMinister, Doreen Sioka called on girls that do not know how to cope in our country. Just drop the baby off version is clearly false and is thus magistrate in Keetmanshoop. Theseyoung mothers to seek assistance with the matter and encouraged them at the police station or at a hospital. rejected. The fact that he argues the claims were also dimissed.instead of abandoning their babies. to talk when they are experiencing You are protected by me, nothing will deceased committed suicide but did problems. happen to you if you do that, “she Milton Engelbrecht represents said at the time. the Eksteen and Felistas Shikerete represents the State. 01/03/2018 - 04/03/2018 COMBOWEEKEND VALUE! 36N$ .99 2 Litre Nammilk Fresh + 1kg Instant Porridge Assorted Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

01 March - 07 March 2018 NEWS 3LOLO GORASEB HIJACKEDAttackers used largestonestoblocktheroadWINDHOEK – The President of the Na- Marthina K Mutanga along with some of the posses- when a taxi driver that was driv- Shikwambi confirmed that amibian Football Players Union (NAFPU), sions, such as a mobile phone, ing by noticed him and called case of robbery and car theftSylvester ‘Lolo’ Goraseb, is recovering at Goraseb, who is also a former that were stolen during the for help. was lodged with the police, buthome under the care of a medical doctor Brave Warriors midfielder, hijacking. that no arrests in the matterafter he was assaulted during an alleged was stabbed while driving his He added that Goraseb’s attack- have been made.  hijacking on his vehicle in Olympia on Toyota Fortuner. Olsen Kahiriri, Secretary-Gen- ers used large stones to block theearly Tuesday morning. eral of NAFPU, confirmed the road before they pounced on an “We will launch an investiga- At the time of going to print, hijacking incident to Inform- unsuspecting Goraseb. tion to determine what exactly the vehicle was still missing, anté, adding that Goraseb was happened,” is all Shikwambi was helplessly left squirming in pain Namibian Police Spokesper- willing to say on the matter. son, Chief Inspector Kauna Namvet petitions Geingob Marthina K Mutanga economy. This is not only a privilege its plans to march to Parliament, but, a constitutional right of every State House and to the Head Office WINDHOEK – A group of former Namibian, without discrimination,” of the Lutheran Church in Namibia, members of the South West Africa said Ndeunyema. but changed their plans after a stern Territorial Forces (SWATF) held a warning from the Police pertain- peaceful demonstration in the capital Ndeunyema said that military vet- ing to the security needed for such yesterday, where they handed over a erans are without an education and demonstrations. petition to the Permanent Secretary that it is difficult for them to enter to the President, Samuel /Gôagoseb. a competitive job market without Although the Inspector-General of required skills. They urged govern- the Namibian Police Force, Lieu- Founder and chairperson of the ment to help them in this regard. tenant-General Sebastian Ndeitunga Namibia War Veterans’ Trust (Nam- in a letter to Namvet on 16 Febru- vet), Jabulani Ndeunyema, said the The group, made up of about 300 ary 2018 said State House has not petition is demanding that the group members, marched from Katutura to pronounced itself on the march yet, be recognised as military veterans the City Centre, where /Gôagoseb Ndeunyema vowed that the march and be included in the Namibian met them to receive the petition. will go ahead. House. /Gôagoseb assured the group The negotiations, according to “We would also like to benefit in that he will forward the petition to Ndeunyema, have been dragging on the main stream of the Namibian President Hage Geingob and revert for eight years and no agreement has back to them. yet been reached. The group last month announced MALICIOUS: The truck used in the incident was impounded by the police. Photo contributedWoman refuses sex,thrown from truck Marthina K sexual advances, which the road from Otjinene Mutanga she turned down. looking for a lift to go to Ehungiro some 30WINDHOEK- A woman When Informanté vis- kilometers away whensustained serious injuries ited her at the Katutura the truck towards me andwhen a truck driver hospital, where she was stopped. He hooted twicepushed her from a mov- transferred after the and I got in the truck. Weing truck after she alleg- incident, it was obvious has just started drivingedly refused him sex. that Himeezembi was when he asked me how still in a lot of pain and much I was going to pay Himeezembi her face was still swol- him. When I respondedNgarizemo, 47, from len, although the incident that we normally payOtjinene said she was happened on 18 Febru- N$30 he said me as apicked up by the driver ary. She also broke her woman, how come I waswhen she asked for a lift, leg in various places, as only willing to pay so lit-but while on route, the well as her arm. tle. He then asked me fordriver allegedly made sex and when I refused, “I was standing at he pushed me out of the moving truck,” recalls Himeezembi. PROTEST: War Veteran at WernhilPark waiting to hand over the petition to the PS. Photo Marthina K MutangaBATTERED: Himeezembi Ngarizemo in hospital. She said she was laying Photo: Marthina K Mutanga helplessly on the tar road, unable to move when a passing car stopped, picked her up and took her to the Gobabis hos- pital, where she received medical treatment before she was transferred to the Windhoek State Hospital. Omaheke Regional Crime Investigation Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Chris Kalimbula confirmed the incident. He said a 57-year-old South African national, Andries Moswana Kabalibile, was arrested and on 20 February appeared at the Otjinene Magistrate’s Court. He will stay in custody at the Otjinene prison pending further investi- gations. Himeezembi said that she will stay in hospital for six more weeks, after which the police will bring the suspect to the hospital for identification.

4 NEWS 01 March - 07 March 2018GENEROUS REWARDWhizzkidsponsoredtostudyFOR GENIUSSimon Petrus, the young electronics genius who rose ple of the innovative nature and po-to global fame in 2016 for inventing a mobile phone tential of young people in Namibia,that requires no SIM card to function, enrolled at the which needs to be supported. It isWindhoek Vocational Training Centre in February an absolute privilege for us to givethanks to a three-year study sponsorship by a Namib- this young genius the opportunityian fishing company. to study and further hone his skills in order to achieve even greater Niël Terblanché National Science Fair. He was only heights,” Erongo Marine Enterpris- GENIUS: Erongo Marine Enterprises MD Dr Martha Uumati and Simon Petrus. 19 at the time. es Managing Director Dr. Martha  Photo contributedThis former learner of the Dr Uumati said. Abraham Iyambo Senior Sec- With the personal goal of “shift- Going to build a houseondary School at the Oshikunde ing his mind set from poverty to The company pledged N$135 000Village in the Ohangwena Region prosperity”, this chance to formal towards the studies of Simon Petrus Marthina K Mutanga feels like a dream.”has high hopes of putting Namibia training opens up a whole new and the donation would be coor- Gorases, who is an assistant teacherand the continent on the map with world of opportunities, not only for dinated through the Sam Nujoma WINDHOEK - Susanna Gorases was themore ground-breaking inventions. him but for the country as a whole. Foundation. lucky winner of Pasta Polana Product of at the Windhoek Gymnasium PrivateHis natural talent is evident from Namib Mills’s SMS competition, walk- School since 2011, said she is goingthe string of inventions he started “This opportunity will allow me It has not always been plain sail- ing away with a whopping N$100 000. to build a house for her and her fourcreating from a young age, which to improve my skills and boost my ing for Simon. His modest upbring- children in Okahandja Park, where sheamongst others include an electrical mind. I will be able to achieve and ing in Okongo meant that he was Hardly able to contain her joy, Gorases is renting.converter and windmill power gen- invent a lot more,” Simon said. He faced with financial difficulties, said when she was handed the cheque,erator (2014) In 2016, his SIM-less has been enrolled in a three year often struggling to find the money ”My legs are actually shaking and it still “I have rented for so long now that Iphone invention, which incorpo- permanent course in electronics. to complete his inventions. It took am extremely excited to finally be ablerated an all-in-one radio/television/ him more than two years to com- to own my own house,” she said.air conditioner/charger device, won After the story of his invention plete his now famous cellular phonehim first prize at the Nampower was publicised in Namibian media device at a cost of N$2 000, money in July 2016, Simon became an which was funded by his struggling internet sensation. parents. “Simon’s inventive spirit and Despite the hardships and strug- natural talent is a remarkable exam- gles, his curiosity and persistent spirit never let him down.In vi ta tion invi ta SH nnouna written or verbal request inviting people to go somewhere or do somethingPUBLIC INVITATION: NATIONAL STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS WINNER: Susanna Gorases (center) was the lucky winner.  Photo: Marthina MutangaThe Namibia Training Authority’s Mining and Quarrying, Construction, Electricity, Gas, Water Supply, N$9.5mil for floodand Sanitation and Health Care and Social Services Industry Skills Committee (ISC) have identified victim childrenthe need to review unit standards and qualifications in the following domains: drought and flood emergencies repeated Zorena Jantze over the years. • Electrical; and • Occupational Health and Safety WINDHOEK – The Japanese government Sakamoto added that the project mainly has made available over N$9.5million targets mothers and children, amongstThe NTA has reviewed unit standards and qualifications, registered on National Qualifications for drought and flood emergencies in the other vulnerable persons.Framework (NQF), and now invites all industry stakeholders linked to the above occupational domains northern region.to consider and provide input on the reviewed drafts, to assist the Technical Working Groups “It is from Japan’s own experiences(TWGs) in their refinement. Figures indicate that about 70 000 that investing in mothers and children children are affected by drought and/or would contribute to poverty reduction,The draft unit standards and qualifications can be collected from the Standards Development Officers floods yearly, with an excess of 85 000 economic growth and prosperity. Theat NTA Village, Rand Street, Khomasdal (Windhoek). Industry stakeholders are also invited to attend a children aged 6-59 months affected by project applies a comprehensive approachseries of national consultation workshops, as per schedule below, and to confirm attendance before the severe and moderate acute malnutrition in to mitigate the impact of emergenciesrespective consultative workshop dates. the Northern regions of the country. and to increase government’s resilience by improving the health and nutritional DATE TOWN TIME 522/20/02/2018 The Japanese government gave a grant status through the strengthening of the20 March 2018 Oranjemund 08h30 – 11h00 of U$800 000, approximately N$9,5 health system,” Sakamoto stated.20 March 2018 Rosh Pinah 14h00 – 16h00 million, to strengthen health systems in22 March 2018 Luderitz 08h30 – 13h00 seven Northern regions aimed at building Also speaking at the handing over cer-26 March 2018 Tsumeb 08h30 – 13h00 the resilience of children and families emony last week Thursday, the Minister27 March 2018 Oshakati 08h30 – 13h00 affected by drought and flooding. of Health and Social Services, Dr Bern-29 March 2018 Rundu 08h30 – 13h00 hard Haufiku, stated that the grant will be03 April 2018 Otjiwarongo 08h30 – 13h00 Speaking at the handover, Ambassador distributed at the Kavango East and West,04 April 2018 Walvis Bay 08h30 – 13h00 of Japan to Namibia, Hideyuki Sakamoto, Kunene, Zambezi, Ohangwena and the05 April 2018 Swakopmund 08h30 – 13h00 stated that the government of Japan felt Omasati regions. an urgency to respond to the compelling12 April 2018 Windhoek 08h30 – 13h00 needs of the most vulnerable population He added that due to budget cuts, the in the seven regions, which have been se- project will be implemented over a one riously affected by the negative impact of year period via 600 community trained health workers.Enquiries and confirmations:Leena Akooko,Tel: 061 2078 661 | Cell: 0812328119 | [email protected] Kaapama,Tel: 061 2078 580 | Cell: 0812894288 | [email protected]

1 March - 7 March 2018 NEWS 5YOUTH CENTRESNoneofthe instructors are qualifiedNOT UP TO STANDARDWINDHOEK- A recent report has revealed that all youth According to the report, most of HIV-AIDS”.development and multipurpose centres are not set up to these facilities offer six months to The committee suggested that thethe required standard as training courses offered are not year-long training programmes inaccredited by the Namibian Training Authority (NTA). various fields such as hospitality, ministry must develop a standardised administrative work and computer curriculum for skills training for all Aili Iilonga and that fees charged for programmes literacy. “None of the instructors of- youth centres. YOUTH PS: Emma Kantema-Gaomas offered at the centres were not enough fering training are formally appointed, It was also recommended that the Photo: ContributedA report by the National Council’s to cover the costs involved. neither are they qualified instructors. ministry prioritise the registration ofStanding Committee states that after Rather, they are offering their services all training centres with the NTA.inspecting some of the youth centres “Most of the youth centres are in a on a voluntary basis, counting on theiraround the country, it was found that ramshackle condition, and the training basic skills,” said Kantema-Gaomas. Kantema-Gaomas, said the minis-most of the youth centres either have equipment, such as computers and try is in the process of drawing upa very low intake of trainees and that sewing machines purchased by the Chairperson of the Standing Com- a standardised prospectus as per thethey were underutilised. ministry, have been broken for years mittee, Ambrosius Kandjii, said out of committee’s recommendations. and are piled up at centres without all the youth and multi-purpose cen- The officials laid blame of the state any effort made to repair them,” said tres across the country, only one had There are around 17 multi-purposeof youth development centres on Youth Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, a qualified nurse, while others were centres and five youth skills traininggovernment’s economic constraints, Emma Kantema-Gaomas. using volunteers who were, “treating centres in the country.  patients and testing our people for The youth ministry has received about N$300 million from the national budget in the last two years.Biggest mining ship purpose-built Drought crisis escalatesWEIGH ANCHOR: SS Nujoma. Photo contributed Marthina K. Mutanga cate some cattle to Otjiwarongo and nearby farms in the Outjo area to assist Niel Terblanche De Beers Marine where it has gone to cost in the region of N$2 billion, WINDHOEK –Farmers in the drought- farmers with grazing.The Kunene through a separate tool fitting process excluding around N$5 billion of min- stricken Daures Constituency in the Region, which has been affected byWALVIS BAY-Namibian offshore and sea trials in Cape Town. ing equipment which will include an Erongo region who have been affected doughty for seven years consecutively,mining giant, De Beers Marine underwater crawler. by a four-year long drought said that has also experienced similar problemsNamibia commissioned a Norwegian In June last year, the Found- measures government wants to put in which continue to affect communitiesship builder to build yet another ship ing President of Namibia, Dr Sam The design of the new mining ves- place to assist them are too little too who depend on agriculture for theirfor operations in Namibian offshore Nujoma, officially named the shiniest sel will be similar to the SS Nujoma. late. livelihood.The governor of Kunenemining areas. new jewel in the crown of the coun- Region, Marius Sheya said the situa- try’s offshore diamond mining fleet \"With unrivalled sample quality and Fabianus Uaseuapuani, the Chairper- tion has worsened in the northern and In this regard, Kleven Verft signed a and thereby inaugurated the world’s fuel consumption 30% lower than son of the Zeraeua Traditional Author- southern part of Kunene, adding thatmemorandum of understanding with largest and most advanced offshore expected, the SS Nujoma has been a ity, said that they are practically living farmers are forced to sell cattle theirDe Beers Marine Namibia. The new diamond exploration and sampling success story for us from the start,\" in a desert due to the long dragging cattle, further depleting breeding stockvessel will be designed and purpose vessel. said Mike Curtis, Head of Projects at drought that has affected mostly Uis, and escalating the problem in years tobuilt for seabed mining operations De Beers Marine. Omatjete and Okombahe. come. During his state of the nation At the time, the ship represented address, President Hage Geingob said At an envisioned 176 metres long, the single biggest investment by a The mv SS Nujoma is the first ship “The situation is tough. It is very bad. an amount of N$402million of thethe new mining vessel will be the mining company in the Namibian in the company’s fleet of five vessels To now start working on measures is N$495 million allocated to the droughtlongest ship to be built at the Kleven economy in recent times. The vessel, to be dedicated to exploration and very late,” Uaseuapuani said, adding and emergency relief programmesyard in Ulsteinvik, Norway to date. constructed at a cost of N$2,3 billion, sampling. It incorporates a range of that a team from the Office of the last year was spent on drought relief has already started exploring dia- unique technologies that allow it to Prime Minister recently paid him a food, while N$93 million was spend In June 2016, Kleven Verft de- mond deposits and secure diamond sample faster, take larger samples and visit to assess the situation. on water retention programmes, aslivered the SS Nujoma, a diamond supply in the country. collect more information per sample well as seed, and marketing incentiveexploration and sampling vessel to than any other diamond sampling Uaseuapuani further noted that farm- schemes. “In total, 560 000 Namib- The new mining vessel is expected vessel. ers are left with only a small number of ians benefited from the drought relief livestock due to the drought. Governor assistance through the distribution of of the Erongo Region, Cleophas Mut- 6,3 million bags of maize meal, 50 000 javikua, admitted it was very late to put bags of rice, 63 000 bags of omahangu measures in place. He, however, added and two million cans of tinned fish,” that plans are at an advanced stage to said Geingob. develop a desalination plant. Last year, the governor made provision to relo- Ramaphosa visits NamibiaNEW BROOM: Cyril Ramaphosa. Staff Reporter ing bilateral relations between the HARDSHIP: Wells are running dry in the regions. Photo contributedPhoto contributed two countries. WINDHOEK – South Africa’s new president, Cyril Ramaphosa will on Ramaphosa and his delegation, Friday arrive in Windhoek to pay a which will include South Africa’s courtesy visit to President Dr Hage Minister of International Relations Geingob. and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, as well as Military Veterans’ Minister In a press release issued by State Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, will House yesterday, Press Secretary depart Namibia the following day, Alfredo Tjiurimo Hengari said the Saturday, 3 March. visit to Geingob, who is also the Deputy Chairperson of the Southern Ramaphosa became South Africa’s Development Community (SADC), fifth president on 15 February, a will focus on regional issues, includ- day after Jacob Zuma was forced to resign by the ruling African National Congress (ANC).

6 NEWS 1 March - 7 March 2018 RETRO­ SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOPlaying victim willnot solve anythingNamibia’s democracy was constitutionalised 28 PIC OF THE DAYyears ago after a protracted war of liberation be-tween two opposing camps, the apartheid govern- Hebron, West Bank; Israeli soldiers detain a Palestinian boy during clashes at an anti-settlement protest.ment and its allies versus Swapo and its allies, and Photograph: Mussa Issa Qawasmaafter independence, reconciliation was institutedguaranteeing the rights of both warring factions. THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDENAll Namibians have the right to defend their ownexistence, so much so that White Namibians also A WARM LIGHThave the right to criticise the land reforms or theenvisaged empowerment policy without absolving WHILE our neighbouring countries have ket Economies. First amongst these is of recovered somewhat, there are still hardthemselves from suggesting solutions and options. had a renaissance in political leadership, and course China, with growth of 6.8% main- fiscal adjustments that need to be made be-Ultimately, it doesn’t work to play victim, as we’ve seen how they are going to be tackling tained in 2017, but revised upwards for 2018 fore strong growth can once again prevail.leaving it up for others to make the final decision their problems going forward, we ourselves to 6.6%, given the expected increase in ex- Finally, our own neck of the woods –will have dire consequences when political master- are still waiting on Minister Schlettwein’s ports. In the rest of Asia, the economies are sub-Saharan Africa. By now we have goodminds incite unpopular economic restorative justice budget speech to see where we will head in doing quite well too, with India in particular comparisons with the rest of the world toaction, as happened in Zimbabwe, and this week the coming year. While we wait, it should picking up, with growth for 2017 expected to show just how we’re doing. Well, the re-decided in the South African parliament to expro- perhaps behove us to examine where every- by 6.7% before increasing to 7.4% in 2018, gion as a whole has been upgraded to 2.7%priate land without compensation. one else seems to be headed. As usual, the making it the country expected to grow the growth in 2017, increasing to 3.3% in 2018.A society in a multi-party democracy should base World Economic Studies Division of the Re- fastest in 2018. It is telling that this region Nigeria saw a modest upgrade to 0.8% intheir existence on an open and frank debate about search Department at the International Mon- accounts for over half of the world’s growth. 2017, but is expected to make a recoverynational issues to freely exchange views and opin- etary Fund in Washington DC can help us on In Latin America and the Caribbean, GDP in 2018, growing at 2.1%. South Africa, theions, instead of playing victim. White Namibians, that front. During January, they released an growth has been revised upwards as well, ex- region’s other large economy, is estimated towhether descendants of the oppressors or not, have update to their World Economic Outlook to pecting 1.3% now in 2017, and increasing to grow by 0.9% only in 2017, with the samethe right to say they don’t want to attend Independ- give us a glimpse into what might lie ahead. 1.9% in 2018. Mexico leads the way in this projected in 2018. Given the recent changesence Celebrations because they are always bashed So what does the January 2018 report re- region, as it benefits from expected increas- in political leadership, we can expect thatfor colonialism. The bottom-line is, developmen- veal? Well, global economic activity con- es in US demand, and Brazil’s economic in a few months, as President Ramaphosa’stal problems require solutions as they will never tinues to firm up, with 2017 growth ex- recovery continues to firm up substantially. changes settle down and give South Africadissipate just because one group isolates itself from pected to be 3.7%, up by 0.1% since their The biggest issue in the region is the con- some reprieve from the continual politicalothers. White Namibians have the right to hold last report in October. As a result, growth tinuing political uncertainty in Venezuela, uncertainty that hung like a cloud over itstheir own independence celebrations within the for 2018 has been adjusted 0.2% upwards, which has seen further downward revisions economy, these forecasts might improve.confines of freedom of association and freedom of to 3.9%. This is as a result of increased in its forecasts. In the Commonwealth of In- So what does this mean for us? When weexpression. All Namibians need to be intellectually growth momentum, and also the expected dependent States (or Russia and the former take a step back to see the whole worldinspired to come up with creative and variable ideas impact of US tax policy changes. In addi- USSR countries) conditions continue to im- economy at a glance, we can see that no oneto confront specific dilemmas affecting society, tion, global trade has grown strongly in prove, with growth in 2017 revised upwards economy is without its challenges. But wehowever controversial or painful, from restorative the last few months amongst the advanced to 2.2%, and forecast to remain at 2.2% can also see that every recession has a solu-justice, tackling poverty, strengthening the economy economies, with increased manufacturing during 2018. This coincides with Russia tion, with quite a few countries pulling them-or ultimately creating wealth for all. output seen from Asia as new smartphones emerging from its recession, with expected selves up by their bootstraps. We’ve beenWhen a nation is confronted by a myriad of glitches are released. The forecast, of course, ex- growth of 1.8% in 2017, and 1.7% in 2018. blessed with quite a few years of exception-and no options to deal with them, someone could pects that favourable global financial con- In developing Europe, growth has been dras- al growth, and it seems that 2017 can mostexploit the situation at the expense of others, even if ditions and market sentiment will main- tically upgraded to 5.2% in 2017, and 4% in likely be classified as a depression. We awaitit means destroying the country’s economy and the tain the growth in demand going forward. 2018, driven by a recovery in exports, led with bated breaths the new budget speech, toco-existence of diverse language groups. So let’s dig a bit deeper into the details, start- by Turkey which has adopted much more see what our course forward will be. But IThe land question or the envisaged NEEEF policy ing with the so-termed ‘Advanced Econo- accommodative policies and Poland, which assure you, that if we work together, we canare part of the political promises made since 1990 mies.’ In the United States, growth for 2017 expects easier financial conditions and ex- create a warm light for all mankind to share.by the victors of the liberation war, included in the was revised upward to 2.3% due to higher port demand from the Euro area. In the Mid-Constitution, but never spelled out in detail how demand and the expected impact of the tax dle-East and North African region, however, Desmond P van Heerden, HonsBCommto overcome it. And when there’s a disagreement, reform as it stimulates investment and do- growth remains subdued, with projections (Stell) is the Chief Analytics Officer ofhowever irreconcilable, democratic principles and mestic demand for imports. In the Euro area, downgrading them to 2.5% for 2017, and Trustco Group Holdings Ltd. Previous arti-legal instruments available should be pursued. growth for 2017 was also revised upwards only picking up to 3.6% in 2018. This is due cles available online at http://toi.hopto.org/.In a democracy, unfortunately, the majority bull- to 2.4% for 2017 and 2.2% for 2018 re- to the fact that while oil prices may have He can be contacted at [email protected] everything, but the views and opinions of the flecting their increased domestic demand asminorities should be considered as it is better to die well as increased exports. However, Spainfighting for freedom than to be a prisoner all the sees its forecast for 2018 adjusted down-days of your life. wards to 2.4% due to increased political uncertainty due to the Catalonia situation.• Newspaper registration: 06/01/119 In the United Kingdom, growth for 2017• Printed by Word Press, Windhoek, is expected to remain at 1.7%, and growth for 2018 is set at 1.5% until the extent of Office +264 83 100 1000 the country’s relationship with the Euro• 260 000 copies distributed monthly to all major Namibian area is finalised. Japan, however, has seen its 2017 growth upgraded to 1.7% and that towns ­ of 2018 to 1.2%, due to expected stronger• Headquarters: Trustco House, 2 Keller Street, Windhoek, exports, but the country’s shrinking labour force continues to curtail growth. 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01 March - 07 March 2018 AFRICA/EDITORIAL 7TOWARDS A FOOD-Experts urge empowerment of smallholder farmers FFlilpipssidideeSECURE AFRICADevelopment experts and political leaders agree that For Alex Awiti, the director CHRIS JACOBIEAfrica’s enormous agricultural potential, if tapped, can at the East African Institute, a CHRIS JACOBIEfeed the continent and spur socio-economic growth. In policy research organisation, theits 2016–2025 strategy for agricultural transformation key to food security is to develop INDEPENDENCEin Africa, the African Development Bank (AfDB) advises policies and strategies that addressgovernments to empower smallholder farmers to sus- the needs of smallholder farm- MORE than any other day, Independence Day is not only to be celebrated,tainably and profitably produce more food and achieve a ers. Agricultural policies are not but appreciated for what it means to those who were born from afood-secure continent. in short supply on the continent; generation – who could in their own country -- not follow where their feet the problem has always been the were ready to take them. Raphael Obonyo Food and Agricultureal Organizsa- implementation of policies. tion (FAO), reinforces that “the On 21 March 1990, Namibian Independence not only closed the book onThat means strengthening the key to Africa’s food security lies in “Improving agricultural produc- immense struggle, injustice, inequality, successive and foreign rule, but bargaining power of small- the smallholder farmer.” tivity is a complex public policy opened the chapter on the genesis of citizenship of peace through unity.scale farmers and giving them problem—it is influenced by aaccess to improved soil that will Africa is home to more than half number of complex socio-econom- Namibian Independence uniquely demands a culture of self-sufficiencyincrease yields, fertilizer and mar- of the world’s unused arable land, ic and political factors,” says Dr. through an impulse to celebrate and persevere as free and just people equalkets to enhance their incomes and but the continent remains food Awiti. in the best and worst of times.well-being. insecure, with millions of people experiencing chronic hunger and Factors inhibiting smallholder Only Namibians can and, therefore, must give fellow citizens hope, inspire At a ministerial roundtable in the facing famine, according to the farmers include the ineffective each other and, in difficult times, support each other in order to sustain themargins of the 2016 Korea-Africa Alliance for a Green Revolution in application of fertilizers; farmers nation.Economic Cooperation Conference Africa (AGRA), an organization do not use fertilizer deep place-in Seoul, South Korea, AfDB’s that provides support to small- ment (FDP), which increases yield. When the headwinds of a difficult economy and an adverse climate strike,president Akinwumi Adesina said, scale farmers, in its Africa Agricul- In addition, good-quality seeds there is nowhere else to go than to the anchors of independence and a“To achieve food sufficiency and ture Status Report 2017. and fertilizers are often difficult community of free people who know that their duty is to each other.turn the continent into a net food to come by and unaffordable toexporter, Africa must empower In addition to helping smallhold- smallholder farmers even when The Tsumeb Independence Celebration is an opportunity of solidarity andsmallholder farmers, who consti- er farmers, governments and other they can be found. All of this often rededication.tute 70% of the population and stakeholders need to look at ways leads to low agricultural productiv-produce 80% of the food con- of empowering youth with knowl- ity. Some of the most marginal Namibians, the remnants of the San,sumed in the continent.” edge, skills and other resources. are within walking distance from Tsumeb. A combination of the most According to Agnes Kalibata, the “Fertilizer use in smallholder sophisticated mining technology, agricultural diversity of produce, wonders Ambitious talk president of AGRA, it is important farms in Africa is 13 to 20 kilo- of nature and geology do not exist in such variety and abundance elsewhere Bukar Tijani, the assistant to “invest in modern technologies grammes per hectare. This is about in Namibia.director-general and regional rep- and give the youth and women a tenth of the global average,”resentative for Africa at the UN’s more resources to venture into explains Dr. Awiti. Tsumeb supplies services that are necessary for the reconstruction productive agriculture.” of southern Angola and is connected by a post-independence highway Raphael Obonyo is Africa’s to Katwitwi which offers opened trade and movement and has laid the representative to the World Bank’s foundation for the logistics hub that will unlock Botswana, Zambia, Malawi Global Coordination on Youth. and the DRC to markets in the Americas and Europe. - Africa Renewal The mining town is on the front where development and trade of the battlefields of a yesteryear turn swords into ploughshares. The advance RIGHT OF REPLY and the advantages of unity are casting light beyond borders and fosterReference is hereby made to the editorial in the relationships where the eyes and hands of division of past foreign rulers and Informante newspaper by Chris Jacobie’s Flipside issue. On that basis, the land issue has not become an their policies cannot reach.titled “Reality Check Needed” in which vicious.and vir- orphan to be appropriate either to Adv Rukoro or Clintonulent attacks were directed against SWANU of Namibia Swartbooi, because the institution which is the custodian The most beautiful mountain pass from Tsumeb and Otavi opens up the- the then transmission-belt of the true aspirations of the and repository of that aspiration is still in existence and wide horizons of the Namibia that lies yonder and has special significanceexploited and oppressed African people of Namibia, the the land which was the central pillar of the struggle for for many Namibian cultures, especially those travelling from the north.caravan of African militancy during the pre-independent national liberation is not yet resolved.Namibia. The mining compounds and hostels were the incubators for the political SWANUs believe and confidence in the correctness conscience that has swept Namibians through a bitter and relentless In the said article, Mr Chris Jacobie, known very well of its political line is unshakeable, and no matter the struggle to independence and the contract labour system was the triggerto SWANU during the days of the liberation struggle amount of political propaganda against us nothing will that was pulled on the desire of justice, freedom and equality.as having been a colonial spy, a member of the South deter us from being at the forefront of the land andAfrican intelligence unit in Namibia who monitored and genocide issues, parliamentary or extra-parliamentary. In this regard, the war was often fought on frontier farms in the districtclandestinely followed SWANU delegations to missions Remember SWANU is the Vanguard Party. It is absurd where Namibians now are sharing land and look to the clouds for theirin Botswana in the 1970s and 1980s. In the said article that as you claim to air your opinion within the confines blessings.he inter alia referred to Comrade Hon. Usutuaije Maam- of democracy simultaneously you are questioning theberua as abusing democracy and parliamentary privilege Namibian constitutionally adopted principle of propor- The town in the past successfully negotiated many economic challengesto threaten German settlers with invasion; SWANU as tional representation that did not only enable SW ANU from the international commodity markets, but kept on reinventing itselfparty of his extended family and sympathisers; entered to enter the parliament but also some of his kith and kin, and often serves as an unappreciated example of Namibian resilience andparliament through error of democracy; tries to hijack black surrogates with whom he used to collaborate dur- entrepreneurship and nobody is not moved by the purple-lined streets ofland issue and steal limelight from Adv. Rukoro and ing the neo-colonial political dispensation South Africa Jacaranda trees in bloom.Clinton Swartbooi, etc. introduced in Namibia. Chris Jacobie, you don’t issue li- cence of legitimacy to exist, even during those heydays, More than in many other towns and communities, the celebration of Let it be clear that the arrogant and intransigent at- your government despite its clandestine activities failed Independence Day in Tsumeb, will be a celebration of the strength intitude of Germany on the Genocide issue is a hotbed of to destroy us, thus there is no reason to continue with diversity and the hidden talent of communities that wait to be discoveredanger that could translate into civil strive as those who that attempt. and empower an independent Namibia to sustain themselves, develop theirhave benefitted from Germany’s war of Genocide are resources, keep each other safe and restore dignity amongst all members ofstill enjoying those ill-gotten land and other resources. We in SWANU of Namibia have nothing against society.The simple message from Cde Hon. Maamberua is that people serving as advertising agencies for other parties.nowhere in the colonial history of mankind are we told But when these people begin to think that our people’s Those who jump on every bandwagon of publicity maybe just forgot thatof a combination of atrocities happening simultaneously: democratic rights are free-for-all show, by interfering opportunity for all and free voices were created by improved education,Extermination orders; actual annihilation of 60%-80% of with the prerogative of our people to freely choose the literacy and technology like never before in history and today the whisperingnations (Nama and Herero); concentration camps; proc- forms of their political participation and representation, voices of discontent in dark rooms are heard in a Namibia of free speech andlamation declaring all land and other assets/resources then a point has been reached when they should be re- opinion.forfeited to the coloniser. How does Germany deny this minded of their limits. And it should be pointed out thatas not being Genocide? despite all the exaggeration about the beauties of others, Suggesting that money can be saved by cancelling the Tsumeb there are solid body of politically informed, genuine Independence celebrations or by replacing it with any other activity We believe strongly in the principle of democracy, revolutionaries (not fakes), non-opportunistic Namibians is like living in different worlds which Namibia is not part of, but awe are not new-born democrats and thus we welcome - who do not find others both politically, organisationally province of the legendary bohemia. It is an insult to sacrifice and acomments and feel that everyone is entitled to his or her and ideologically attractive. These are people who do not slowly national conscience. It is ill-advised and a misunderstanding ofopinion. But what is unacceptable to us are derogatory, ‘buy a horse without looking at its teeth’. the meaning of freedom of people who did not even have power overfallacious and disruptive cheap political statements ema- their own will.nating specifically from former white settler colonial- Despite the negative publicity stunt from many politi-ists who under the new post-independent dispensation cal mercenaries who are absolved due to our inability The challenge is not to find excuses for not attending the 28thare dining and wining some members of the liberation not to have instituted Truth and Reconciliation Commis- celebrations, because there can be many - ranging from long distances,forces. sion, and thus paved the way for them to infiltrate former shortage of accommodation and work pressure. liberation forces, we in SWANU proudly heed and hon- It is a fact that Adv Rukoro as a member of the libera- our that duty and obligation by saying unobtrusively that The challenge is rather to stand shoulder to shoulder with the poor whotion forces who operated under the auspices of SW the Land and Genocide issues that are causing panic in have no money and will not even have freedom is they cannot celebrate it.ANU at different leadership levels was at the forefront some quarters will remain on the agenda of our politicalof the struggle to repossess land that was brutally menu whatever the ups and downs! To appreciate the contribution to peace and stability that the patience andtaken away from the rightful owners under the slogan humility of the poor always contribute is the challenge of Tsumeb.of “Patji Ngarikotoke” and Clinton Swartbooi whorecently joined the bandwagon on land crusade gives due The first line of defence of Independence and solidarity is the communityrecognition to SWANU as one of our national liberation of Tsumeb who, by an accident of history and diversity, have the opportunitymovement, given the peculiarity and particularities of to like a diamond -- the Namibian stone of mystery and wealth -- displaymost of its founder members that spearheaded the land the brilliance of all its facets and show it off to Namibians and the world who will need the gem quality and hardness that is often hidden under an interest of faction and personalities. Namibia is free, independent, secure and self-sufficient where every citizens can follow where their feet take them, because they are free to pursue their happiness. Tsumeb deserves the honour. In fact, every citizen should go much further on this 28th Independence Celebration. They should, where practically possible, sacrifice one day in solidarity with the majority of Namibians, because it will be appreciated so much by so many who have so little. To transform is to continuously rededicate.

8 BUSINESS 01 March - 07 March 2018BUSINESSSOCIAL GRANTSNEEEF to alleviate burden on social grants PublicUNSUSTAINABLE Enterprises debt level at N$43 billion Business ReporterWINDHOEK – Offering cri- “It is similar in intent to the Af- WIDHOEK – Namibian Public Enterprisestique on the much-debated firmative Action (Employment) (PEs) have received a total allocation fromNew Equitable Economic Act 29 of 1998. I have to remind you that Article 23 authorises the budget of more than N$4 billion for theEmpowerment Framework Government to enact legislation 2017/18 financial year, whilst the total debt of(NEEEF), President Hage providing directly or indirectly for PEs is already about N$ 43 billion (which isGeingob stated that whilst the advancement of persons withingovernment is proud that Namibia who have been excluded 25% of GDP). from educational opportunities and This was revealed by the Minister of Public Enterprises, Leon Jooste, who was speakingit is able to cater for most economic activity by past discrimi- at the annual stakeholders address for Publicof Namibia’s vulnerable natory laws and practices.” Geingobcitizens through social rationalised. Enterprises. Commenting on the progress of Jooste, who delivered a hard-grants, Namibia cannot the NEEEF, Dausab stated that the hitting addressremain prosperous under results of the nationwide stake- to all PEs, statedthis funding model. holder consultations on the subject of NEEEF and the Draft Bill will that the concept of reckoning instated have to be revisited, along with by President HageZorena Jantze feedback to the Technical Team on Geingob was key policy and legal issues, which introduced to may need to be revised, replaced or take responsibil- even discarded.Speaking at a workshop held ity and ownership earlier this week on NEEEF She added that after Cabinet ap- FORGING AHEAD: President Dr Hage Geingob.  Photo: Zorena Jantze of individual and ADAMANT: Minister of Public Enterprises,which was attended by Cabi- proves of these changes, the Bill corporate respon- Leon Jooste. sibilities at all  Photo contributednet ministers, Yvonne Dausab, will be sent back to the public for levels and then to that model. We have to address the from 0.70 to 0.58 during the same further deliberations, after which equally embracethe chairperson of Namibia’s underlying structural impediments, period.Law Reform and Development which make it difficult if not impos- “This amply demonstrates that the final Draft Bill will be submitted the consequences for failures.Commission (LRDC) and other back to parliament. “This is not a threat but rather an affirmationdignitaries, Geingob stressed that sible for many Namibians to ef- while poverty and income dispari- Speaking on behalf of Namibian of what strong work ethic should represent16% of the population directly and fectively participate in the economy, ties are inter-related, the two should employers from the private sector,indirectly benefitted from social and engage in wealth-creating not be conflated,” he said. and an ultimate inspiration to us all to excel. the Secretary-General of Namibia opportunities,” Geingob argued. Touching on the constitutionality Employers Federation (NEF) Tim The return on assets of the PE portfolio isgrants in the year 2010. He further stated that since 1990, on the framework, Geingob de- negative / loss making (more than N$150 mil-“Don’t forget an elemental fact Parkhouse stated that he is glad thatthat these grants are directly funded Namibia has made good progress in nounced critique from investors and the NEEEF consultative process lion per annum),” Jooste stated.by the state from the national reducing poverty, with the overall private business owners who are is back on track as governments He added that although PEs believe in pay-budget. In the current financial poverty rate declining from 70% in against giving away 25% of their silence on the subject has been dis- ing market-related remuneration packages,year - that is 2017/18 - an amount 1993/94 to 18% in 2015/16. shares to previously disadvantaged couraging for business confidence. the total wage bill which stand at about N$6.1of N$6.7 billion was allocated Geingob, however, highlighted persons and stated that NEEEF and In addition he added that the billion is not sustainable at the current level offor the administration of various that the fall in income disparities as the attendant Bill were drafted in NEF hopes that NEEEF does not performance and financial results emanatingsocial safety nets. But we cannot measured by the Gini-Coefficient, line with the provisions of Article negatively impact Namibia Foreign from PEs.build a prosperous nation around has only seen a marginal decline 23(2) of the Namibian Constitution. Direct Inflows. “I called you as our key stakeholders toUrban construction upsurge share the state of our PEs as you see it reflect- ed in the fact sheet, our transformation agenda and the new way forward. It is the first step to strengthen and improving our relationships with you and to communicate with you more Business Reporter 0.5% to 1 979 units, compared to a completed increased by 40.2% year overall, the increase in approvals deliberately and more fluidly,” Jooste stated. contraction of 29.4% in the prior year. on year to 628 units in January 2018 could suggest a build of confidenceWINDHOEK - The number of compared to a contraction of 11.3% in construction activities within the In addition, he added that more are planned,building plans approved within the On a monthly basis, building in the prior year. city, albeit at a slower pace.Windhoek municipal area by January plans approved increased by 32.8% as the Ministry of Public Enterprises has2018 recorded a 12-month growth of in January compared to a 49.0% On a monthly basis, buildings She explained that what is decline recorded in December 2017. completed increased by 49.0%, interesting to note is the number already started meeting with ministers last In addition, the number of buildings extending the increase of 37.0% of buildings completed that has in- recorded in the prior month. creased by 49.0% month on month week. The increase in approvals were to 149 units compared to 100 units pronounced across most categories in the prior month. “From the second week of March I will with the exception of approvals in the industrial space. “This increase it still being driven meet face to face with boards of directors and by addition and not necessarily new Economic Analyst from Simonis buildings. Moreover, the comple- senior management of commercial PEs. We Storm, Indeleni Nanghonga, stated tion of additions during January was that this speaks to uncertainty of only realised in Cimbebasia and will also meet quarterly with CEOs and the new developments in the industrial Kleine Kuppe. It cost on average space as confidence in the economy N$304 156 for an addition in Kleine CEO Forum and support ongoing efforts to remains dire. Kuppe and N$437 714 in Cimbeba- sia,’ Nanghonga concluded. establish the Board of Directors Chairperson’s Nanghonga further added that Forum.” Jooste continued. 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01 March - 07 March 2018 BUSINESS 9MARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review BIDVEST EXITSCompany’s revenue decreased to N$1.8 million 21 February to 27 February 2018 FISHING SECTOR NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE MARKET CAP AGRA LTD AGR 1.48 - 1 2 151 9 313 NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 44.99 - - - 106 NICTUS HOLDINGS - NAM NHL 2.00 - - - 1 662 BIDVEST NAMIBIA LTD BVN 7.84 - - - 136 NAMIBIA ASSET NAM 0.69 - 1 1 564DOWN UP MANAGEMENT LTD 109 STIMULUS INVESTMENT SILP 121.29 - - - 12 489 LIMITED 9 316 WINDHOEK – On the back of a three-year moratorium placed on pilchard catches due to scarce resources and a NIMBUS INFRASTRUCTURE NUSP 10.50 - - - 1 591 strengthened currency affecting competitiveness, Bidvest 6 714 Namibia has expressed plans to dispose of Bidvest Namibia LIMITED Fisheries Holdings (Proprietary) Limited (“Bidfish”), exclud- ing certain assets. FNB NAMIBIA FNB 46.60 - - - HOLDINGS LTD CAPRICORN INVESTMENT CGP 18.02 - - - GROUP ORYX PROPERTIES LTD ORY 20.40 - - - TRUSTCO GROUP TUC/TTO 9.49 (14.86%) 134 1 220 HOLDINGS LIMITEDCOMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE % Zorena Jantze If successfully concluded, it may NSX LOCAL 631 - have a material effect on the priceBRENT CRUDE OIL 66.63 2.11% NSX ALL SHARE GOLD 1 318.60 (095%) JSE TOP 40 1 457 3.32% This announcement was made in of the Company’s shares.”PLATINUM S&P 500 51 517 1.90% the company’s interim results 985.30 (1.69%) UK FTSE 100 2 744 1.03% released earlier this week. Sebulon He added that shareholders are EURO STOXX 50 7 282 0.49% Kankondi, CEO of Bidvest Na-FOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % HANG SENG 3 458 0.67% mibia stated that the performance advised to exercise caution when 31 269 1.28% of the group for the six monthsN$ PER US$ 11.74 0.12% ended 31 December 2017 has not dealing in the company’s securi-N$ PER £ 16.30 (0.73%) been satisfactory.N$ PER € 14.33 (0.98%) ties until further announcements The company’s revenue de- creased by 9,8% to N$1.8 million. are made.The local market was exceptionally against the British Pound, to close at Kankondi stated that the decrease Taking a look at the differ-quiet this week, with the NSX Local N$16.30 per GBP. It closed at N$14.33 in the company’s revenue wasindex flat at 631, and the NSX Overall against the Euro, a gain of 0.98%. mostly due to challenges expe- ent segments of the companyIndex up 3.32%, to close at 1457. As Capricorn Investment Group released rienced in the fishing division,at 27 February, FNB Namibia was the its interim results for the half-year operational challenges in food and which includes, automotive,largest local company on the ex- ending 31 December 2017 last week, distribution together with a slow-change, with market capitalization of showing 6.4% growth in profit after down in the Namibian economy. fishing, freight and logistics,N$12.4 billion, followed by Capricorn tax compared to the same period lastInvestment Group with N$9.3 billion, year, and 19.5% growth in net interest Kankondi noted, “Cautionary food and distribution, com-Namibia Breweries with N$9.3 billion income. Net asset value per share announcements dated 8 Novemberand Trustco Group Holdings with N$6.7 also grew by 14.4%. The group noted 2017, 20 December 2017 and 31 mercial and industrial and RECESSIVE: Sebulon Kankondi, CEO ofbillion. In terms of volume, Trustco that it met significant challenges January 2018 have been issued to corporate and properties, Bidvest Namibia. Photo contributedGroup Holdings was in the lead with during this period, especially the advise shareholders that Bidvest Kankondi noted that theN$1.2 million worth of shares traded, macroeconomic situation in Namibia, Namibia has entered into negotia-with Agra Ltd grabbing second place noting the effect reduced liquidity, tions to dispose of its interest in majority of the trading divisions by the economic recession in thewith a mere N$2 131 worth of shares interest rate reductions, an increase Bidvest Namibia Fisheries Hold-traded. Namibia Asset Management in defaults and a reduced appetite for ings (Proprietary) Limited (“Bid- experienced a decline in revenue. country.Ltd managed a third place in volume, loans had on their business. Never- fish”), excluding certain assets. Food and distribution remainswith just N$345 worth of shares theless, the board declared an interim Contrarily, the freight and logis-traded. The local currency lost 0.12% dividend of 30c per share to be paid a great concern for the companyagainst the US Dollar, to close at on 20 March 2018. tics division improved its tradingN$11.74 per USD, and gained 0.73% as the division continues to incur profit up by N$7.98 million. losses with profits standing at Kankondi stated that Bidvest’s N$608.4 million, down by 6.5%. results were boosted mainly by the In addition, the automotive divi- increased project activities in a sion experienced a significant drop southern coastal town of Namibia with revenue decreasing by 19.5% as the fishing division sold another to about N$315.5 million. fishing vessel in the period to Kankondi explained that this align the asset base with activity division was mainly affected by levels and made a capital profit of lower consumer spending caused N$48,8 million. CRAN wrist-slaps MTC Business Reporter Mobile Telecommunications Lim- are reasonable, fair and equitable. ited,” Nghikembua stated “If such consumers feel their cases WINDHOEK – Investigations have revealed that Namibia’s Telecom- Nghikembua stated that the charg- have not been addressed within 14 munications giant, MTC has been es by the debt collectors are not days from the date in which it was overcharging contract consumers exempt from the Magistrate Court formally reported to MTC, then they on debt collection commission fees Rules as the Magistrate Court Rules should follow CRAN’s consumer gained via subscriber agreements. are aimed at ensuring that tariffs that complaint procedures,” Nghikembua have a bearing on collection of debts stated. In its subscriber agreement MTCBEEF: Picture for illustrative purposes only. states that if the subscriber breaches the contract, MTC shall be entitledNamibian beef supply alarming to recover all legal and other cost which shall include 18% collection Business Reporter “The SA beef industry annually slaugh- commission that may be legally LEGAL WISE: Emilia Nghikembua, Head: Legal Advice.  Photo contributed ters about 3 million cattle, of which 87% recovered from the subscriber byWINDHOEK - Namibian livestock pro- is A grade. The cattle are mainly from MTC.ducers raked in an amount of N$3,4 bil- feedlots which are vertically integratedlion from the sale of cattle during 2017, in the total value chain and deliver a final However, the Communicationswhich is 45% of the total agricultural product to the retailers. Exports of beef Regulatory Authority of Namibiaincome for the year. from South Africa in the previous year (CRAN) has mandated that MTC during the drought was approximately 50 may not charge consumers a col- This has increased drastically from N$2 000 tonnes,” Gouws stated. lection commission of 18% on anybillion in 2016. debts emanating from service level He further explained that due to the agreements for the provision of Pieter Gouws, chairperson of Livestock stabilisation of the Rand, exports are not telecommunication servicesProducers Organisation (LPO) stated that competitive anymore and is expected toan oversupply on the local beef market decrease in 2018. Gouws added that due Emilia Nghikembua, Head ofdue to emergency sales may force prices to Namibian beefs non-competitive pric- Legal Advice at CRAN stated thatdownwards on the short term. ing a bulk of export meat will have to be all debts arising from subscriber absorbed in the SA market. agreements between consumers and “The LPO is very concerned about the MTC are to be charged a collectionsustainability of the export market of beef He also stated that the ailing economic commission of 10% only in line withfrom Namibia and is currently imple- conditions force consumers to rather buy the Magistrate’s Court Rule.menting changes to change this,” Gouws cheaper chicken and pork to replace beef,stated. whilst weaners, however, are still in high Nghikembua added that any ag- demand due to the reduction of RSA grieved and affected consumers are In addition he added that the vision of cattle herds and it is expected that the encouraged to manage their casesthe LPO is that all three markets which weaner prices will stay competitive for directly with MTC.are currently served, namely the EU the next two years.export market, the local market for beef In addition she stated that CRANas well as the export market of live cattle He concluded that to saturate the supply is mandated to ensure consumersmainly to South Africa is of vital impor- of Namibian beef to international markets are protected from exploitation andtance to ensure a fair price for producers. the LPO management decided to inves- abuse in respect of price, quality, tigate how an optimal processing- and variety of services and user equip- Gouws detailed that the LPO manage- marketing organisation should be which ment suppliedment last week visited the South African is sustainable on long term and in whichmeat industry in order to get a better producers are directly involved and have “It is therefore and in line withpicture of the value chain, to which Na- a say. CRAN’s Consumer Regulations thatmibian weaners are delivered. a consumer complaint was received during 2013 from a consumer complaining that he was charged a collection commission of 18% due to a debt that arose from a subscriber agreement for the provision of telecommunications services with

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I’ve made Tax, VAT, etc.); be released late this month. an effort to visit fashion • Assisting with coordination and management of yearend audit; districts and in due course, • Liaison with external and internal auditors of the group; Blossom explains that Namibians can expect • Cash flow management; she has taken her time in my fashion line which • Assisting with the preparation of group interim and annual reports; producing her new album will include graduation • Articulate and confident presentation skills; and has given it her all in wear, swim wear and • Reporting financial results to the board of directors; terms of quality, authentic- evening wear,” the • Management of actuarial valuations and communication; ity of sound and message. songstress said. • Use mathematical modelling techniques and statistical concepts to determine probability and “My songs are about Asked about my journey as a the brew- assess risks to price insurance products. Namibian artist. ing tension It’s about healing between her Core Competencies: and uplifting the and MTC, • The successful candidate must be an exceptional leader who is able to show that he/she has the community. I which know last year resulted necessary imagination, skills and track record for this demanding role; was filled with a in the • Strong understanding and experience of risk management, investment appraisal, benefit lot of negativity, mega tel- however, I hope ecommu- realisation and how best to deliver value for money; my music reveals nications • Demonstrable ability to drive forward e ciency savings across the segment, in line with key my true self,” company Blossom stated. banning strategic objectives; her from • Must know how to operate elemantal weapons like that of Captain Planet’s; Although she • Articulate and confident presentation skills; • Comprehensive understanding and demonstrated experience of the entire process of technical remained tight- the Namib- accounting and financial planning related to mergers and acquisitions, from inception and due lipped on the details ian An- diligence up to the final integration stage; of the album’s nual Music • Ability to prioritise and manage time; content, Blossom Awards • Interpersonal relations and excellent communication skills; stated that she has (NAMAs), the • Good analytical, qualitative and decision making skills. collaborated with songstress Qualifications & Experience: • The successful candidate will be a CA qualified or similar accounting qualification with significant European-based said that her experience of working in a senior financial management role within a complex and highly diverse artist Admiral lawyers are environment; • Approximately five (5) years commercial experience in senior role and good commercial “nous”; El and several currently • Previous experience in negotiating, reviewing or implementing structured debt facilities preferable; other artists on still deal- • Proven experience of developing and implementing an e ective financial control environment within a significantly sized business/organisation; the soon to be re- ing with • Excellent knowledge and understanding of the IFRS and the application thereof; • Self-starter with initiative and ability to operate in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment; leased 12- Track the issue • Ability to contribute as part of the senior management team, through e ective business planning, analysis, financial planning, budget management and performance appraisal; album. and that • Experience of influencing management and developing a team of highly dedicated and experienced finance professionals; The song- artists • 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 stress added are cata- Reports Test” which will consist of multiple choice questions from the annual reports of the group spanning a period of the past 4 years; that she has lyst for • Preference will be given to Namibian citizens and people with disabilities. ventured into change Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed and no CVs or attached documentation shall be returned. Your CV new genres in soci- may be submitted to: such as house ety. She E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 061 2754090 music and noted that Closing Date: 7 March 2018 that fans can any organisation Trustco Insurance is powered by Trustco Group Holdings Ltd, a multiple winner and consistent achiever in the prestigious “Best Company To Work For” annual survey. expect a little that wishes to limit more from creative expression her this is problematic for the time. Elabo- music industry. rating on her “I don’t create my recent break music for the awards, I do from social my music for those who media want to listen to it. There and the I’M BACK: Blossom. are many platforms out music scene, Photo: Contributed there,” Blossom con- Blossom cluded.

01 March - 07 March 2018 ENTERTAINMENT 17ENTERTAINMENTNAMAS HEADNominees to be announced on 28 March NEVILLE BASSONBACK TO SWAKOP EES Sharrap!ALL SET: Tanya Doringo (NAMA 2018 presenter), Her Worship The Mayor of Swakopmund, Councillor Paulina Ndahafa Nashilundo, Esperance Luvindao(NAMA 2018 presenter) and Odile Gertze (NAMA 2018 presenter). Photo: Contributed Wow, what a groot storie this week around EES!WINDHOEK - It is official; Paulina Ndahafa Nashilundo. in Swakopmund in 2014, close to ger. The 2018 NAMAs nomineesthe coastal town of Swa- Ekandjo explained that Swakop- 7 000 people visited the town to will be announced on 28 March live I was on my way back from the deepkopmund will once again watch the NAMAs. on NBC TV during the Whatagwan south when I got wattsap on wattsaphost the Namibian Annual mund ticked all the requirements slot at 16h00. The organisers also about him expressing his views aroundMusic Awards (NAMAs). boxes and that they look forward to “Such a high number of visitors announced that ticket sales to the our Independence celebrations. This joining forces with such a progres- is indeed positive news, as it means 2018 event have gone live at Web is a guy I’ve known as an artist for the Entertainment Reporter sive and forward looking leadership that the visitors will inject much- last couple of years as someone who that understands the impact of such needed capital in our economy,” she tickets. VIP tickets sell for N$600, spreads the Namibian gospel to theThe announcement was jointly made events on their communities, and said. The NAMAs, which will be while general tickets sell for N$250. world out there through his music. Iby the NAMAs Executive members importantly, that it takes sacrifice to held on 29 April, will be hosted by can honestly say he’s one of the mostUmbi Karuaihe-Upi, Tim Ekandjo make it happen. Odile Gertze, former Miss Namibia, The first 150 VIP tickets will, visible Namibian artists out there whoand the mayor of Swakopmund, actor and presenter, as well as Miss however, sell at a special discount promotes the flag through everything, Speaking at the official announce- Grand Namibia 2016, Esperance of only N$450, while general tickets from shoes to shirts he performs in. ment, Nashilundo said that it was Luvindao and Tanya Doringo, the will sell for only N$150. Once the encouraging to note that since the RadicallyRadz.com lifestyle blog- first 150 are gone, tickets will be Well, I have not seen any swastikas, event took place for the first time sold at normal price. schutztruppe boots he wears at any shows, either here nor in GermanyBushman crafts showcase at Buckingham where he usually performs. Yes, we have fought hard for our independence, Zorena Jantze Ju/’hoansi women who madeup for 60% of work communities through the crafts,” le Roux stated. unfortunately not all Namibians under- at the crafts centre. She explains that the majority of the Ju/’hoansi stand our suffering under oppression.WINDHOEK – The jewelry, fabrics and baskets I got moered and teargassed a fewshowcased at the Omba crafts centre are not rid- “We’ve been a key player in developing the women have been partnered with literacy work- times between 1986-89… yes, I knowden with repetitive appearance of mass produced Namibian crafts industry. It is our hope to bring ers to help set up bank accounts and optimise it doesn’t mean a thing compared toitems. They exude the telltale signs of objects about a sustainable livelihood for marginalised business operations. 1904 or 1966.that have travelled through the practiced hands ofa thousand San women. REVITING: Ostrich eggshell necklace designed by Karin Le Roux viewed by Kate Middleton the Dutches But I see nothing wrong if a white of Cambridge. Photo: Contributed Namibian raises his opinion on matters The crafts centre recently put Namibia on the of national interest. If we go down thismap, when an ostrich eggshell necklace designed path then we should prevent all whiteby Karin le Roux from Omba Arts Trust, in col- Namibians from having an opinion onlaboration with Ju/’hoansi women from the Nyae national or historical matters. ThenNyae Conservancy, was selected by Canadian we should stop Calle Schlettwein,fashion designer T Lucian Matiss for the Com- Leon Jooste (Government) or Quintonmonwealth Fashion Exchange that took place last van Rooyen ( Entrepreneurship) fromweek at the Buckingham Palace. speaking from any platform. In an interview with Informanté, le Roux Mmmm... funny how we applaudedrecounted her experiences of the road to the Tanzanian President Magufuli whenqueen’s palace and the importance of crafts in he scrapped independence celebrationsNamibia. for a clean-up campaign in his attempt to stifle a cholera epidemic. So EES, Le Roux explained that Matiss wrote a poem if you read this... let me tog give youabout oil pollution in the South China Sea that a few tips to appease certain (not all)inspired his creation, adding that including the black Namibians before you open yourancient ostrich eggshell bead tradition in his big mouth again .design symbolises the eye of wisdom in an age 1. Get yourself a black guy to speakravaged by global warming. on your behalf before we listen to any request from you again. Recounting her trip to London, le Roux 2. If you want to make another kwaitoexplained that although she received the invita- song, first consult the Mshaso or GMPtion to attend the launch of the commonwealth crew for their approval. They are thefashion exchange, the selection of the ostrich lokasie regulatory body on all lokasieshell necklace in the Commonwealth Fashion music.Exchange is a significant stride and tribute to the 3. Stop being so ‘orig’ in future to do collaborations with black artists… you will hear 10 years down the line you stole their culture through your white, German ancestral privilege! 4. En ja, this thing that you keep on promoting Namibia through those vid- eos you do for Gondwana, ons is moeg daarvoor. You first need approval from Comrade Pohamba Shifeta at Tour- ism, if you don’t, we will revoke your nomination for the 2018 Kora Awards ! 5. Go to Tanzania and meet President Magufuli… go spread your “don’t spend money on Independence cel- ebrations” over there... nie hierso nie asb! 6. En ja, drop daai lokasie accent of yours… we know deep down there’s a strong ‘achtung’ salute in your voice! So ja Namibia… there you have it... ek het daai Duitser mooi op sy plek gesit. Never shall a Namibian-born, previously advantaged white man open his mouth again on issues regarding prosperity, growth, unity, reconcilia- tion or our economy! We don’t care mos if he was not personally respon- sible for the German genocide or the ‘Kontrak Wamboe system’… hey bly stil! So, I’ve done my part to destroy a fellow Namibian… next!

18 ADVERT 01 March - 07 March 2018OBOMOBMALINA EOSNTDAATNEGSWA SELLING FAST Maria David event, 50-year-old Selma Shigwedha from Oshitaya, UNITS SOLD AT OMBALA ESTATES. ONGWEDIVA- First-time became the first official home owners showed resident of Ombala afterALIVKEINLIGKE massive interest when they purchasing her 306 square turned up in large numbers metre plot.This is the year that you will start living like royalty at the Ombala Estate’sClaim your kingdom today at Ombala Estates, this prestigious estate will be home to future kings and queens. recent Open Day at Ondan- Ombala Estates is cen-Apply today for tailored Life Cover from Trustco 4 Life, a home loan from Trustco Bank Namibia and your fully gwa, where a total 22% of trally situated in Ondan-serviced land from Trustco Properties. 102 fully serviced erven gwa with fully-serviced were sold. plots adjacent to tarredFor more information, contact: roads.Lizette So-Oabeb on 081 142 8785, 061 275 4800 or [email protected] for floor plans and pricing. The day was an overall success with a total of 19 The Ombala Estates deeds of sale signed with does not only boast land staff members vetting the demarcated for single process from start to finish, residential, business and easing many first-time commercial units, but will buyers into the home loan, also contribute to econom- property purchase and life ic development and growth cover process. of the region with its light industrial offering. In a country where af- fordable housing remains a The erven at Ombala burning issue, the demand Estates range from single for property in especially residential of 304 to 597 northern towns has reached square metres, with light unprecedented levels. industrial of 1 190 to1 981 square metres, general Trustco Properties is residential measuring from leading the way to narrow 2 292 to 3 278 square the gap and to ensure that metres and business/com- every Namibian has a mercial of 1 400 to 2 581 place to call their own. square metres. Attending the launch of Ombala Trustco Properties cre- Estate, Head of Banking ated Ombala Estates as an and Finance at Trustco opportunity for northern Bank, Thomas Slabbert residents of Oshana, stated, “I’ve attended many Oshikoto, Ohangwena and property launches country- Omusati, who wish to pur- wide in the last couple of chase their dream house, years, this one definitely to do so at an affordable exceeded our expectations. price. It brings me to the Chief Operating Officer conclusion that serviced for Mortgage and Sales, land is the key to provide Lizette So-Oabeb said, affordable housing in the “We expected the high North and the rest of our volume of people but were country. The demand for overwhelmed that we re- property by far exceeds the ceived much more than we supply currently. Trustco bargained for. Many peo- Bank, in conjunction with ple are happy to purchase Trustco Properties will take property from a respectable the lead in reaching Na- property and development mibia’s goal in providing company. We offer a fully- affordable housing. With fledged service from start over a third of properties to finish, meaning that you sold out already at Ombala can purchase your erven over the first weekend we with us through to the foresee a further boom in finished home for you and this market in the follow- your family.” ing months.” During the one day open

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20 SPORT 01 March - 07 March 2018 SPORTNFA CALLS UP 33OtherplayerscanstillbeidentifiedFOR U/20 AFCONFIRED UP: The Young Warriors in a previous competition.  Photo contributedIn preparations for the upcoming 2019 CAF Under-20 AFCON qualifi- Niger in 2019 with the four semi-finalistsers, the Namibia Football Association (NFA) will on Thursday, 1 March, qualifying for the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup,start with a training camp for 33 players called up with the final team whose host will be announced next month.to face Botswana in the first round to be announced two weeks prior tothe first leg in Botswana on the weekend of 30 March. Here is the provisional team: Vipua Tji- mune, Stanley Ndjavera, Mbajoroka Kahuure, Sport Reporter second camp set for 8 to 11 March at the NFA Augustinus Hobexab, Ronaldo Zaahl, Natang- Technical Centre and NFA Secretary-General we Petrus, Moses Muundjua, Eldery Morgan,The Confederation of African Football Barry Rukoro said other players can also be Enzo Mungendje and Rivaldo Laksman (CAF) recently announced the draw for identified during the 2018 The Namibian (Khomas), Kamaijanda Ndisiro, Eric !NaobebNiger 2019 AFCON U/20 and Namibia will Newspaper Cup during the Easter weekend to (Omaheke), Phillipus Joseph, Hubert Mingeriface neighbors Botswana at the first round be considered for the second leg. and Kavemuli Kandjeo (Otjozondjupa),with the first leg in Gaborone between 30 Nareri Munika, Bonafius Kameya (KavangoMarch to 01 April and the second leg in The winner of the Namibia/Botswana tie East), Jariretundu Tjahikika, Lubeni Hau-Windhoek slated for 20-22 April. will proceed to the second round to face kongo, Aprocius Petrus, Mbakondja Tja- Congo in May with the winner of that meet- hikika, Gerhard Mwahenukange and Godwin To this end, 33 players are in the provisional ing advancing to the third and final round of Awaseb (Erongo), Junior Petrus (Oshana),squad with the first training camp this week- the qualifiers were Senegal or Egypt waits in Randal Ochurub, Rhoney Hangula (Oshi-end, from Thursday, 1 to 4 March and the July. koto), Salufu Mulonda (Zambezi), Giovani Kaninab (Kunene), Juninho Gertze and Gavin The final tournament will be hosted by Kotungondo (Hardap) and Tangi Hamunyela (Ohangwena).Garden Town hosts Global United Climate KickSport ReporterFNB Namibia launched the 2018 FNB Global SAVE THE WORLD: FNB’s Gert Smit (centre) and Mayor Johannes Hindjou.  Photo contributedUnited Climate Kick in Okahandja last week.In attendance were the Minister of Environ- can become a better place to live in.” initiative and said, “The benefits of this eventment and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta as well as The Global United initiative, a worldwide are very important to the larger communitythe mayor of Okahandja, Johannes Hindjou. of Okahandja. Remember that we all are af-FNB Namibia has been part of this initiative first in which well-known and international fected by climate change and if we don’t holdfor the past eight years and over the years ap- football players are involved in sustainable hands and address this issue with people andproximately 70 000 scholars have been made and social climate protection. It is an initiative organisations we will fail as nation. I haveaware of various environmental issues. that seeks to bring about positive environ- been part of this as a former player for some mental change in the communities, while at time now. We visited many places here in our At the official launch Gert Smit Ivallene the same time creating awareness on climate beautiful country and I have to say I knowMaasdorp, FNB Okahandja Branch Manager change, and the environment as a whole. much more about the importance of caring forsaid, “This year the Global United Climate our environment.”Kick will be hosted in the ‘Garden Town of Hindjou invited the whole OkahandjaNamibia’ – Okahandja, and we find it fitting community and beyond to join this greatthat this beautiful town, with its quaint atmos-phere stooped in history and tradition, formsthe backdrop for a time of great football, andcomradery in climate change mitigation. Ourmotto – PLAY YOUR PART - remains rel-evant as we seek to drive the message across,that environmental issues are not the problemof a group of people only, such as municipali-ties and government. If everybody plays theirpart by picking up litter, recycling, saving wa-ter and more – all over the world – the planet