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WINNING NUMBERS NEWS BUSINESS SPORT 1 217852 29 SWARTBOOI’S NO DEPOSIT FOOTBALL 1 203755 29 CONUNDRUM FOR NEW MUST FUND HOMEOWNERS ITSELF – 1 189401 29 P 03 GEINGOB P 08 1 219418 29www.informante.web.na • 061-275 4102 / 4363 P 24 1 192843 29 REMINDER THESE 5 NUMBERS APPEARED IN LAST WEEK’S INFORMANTÉ. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER. Find us on Your Community NEWSPAPER • 15 December 2016 - 11 January 2017 • Edition # 562AttemptedinfanticideNiel TerblancheA young mother from Walvis Bay and POWER OF NATUREher two small children are in hospitalafter she tried to kill them and herself Residents of the north saw an unusual occurrence around the sun yesterday known as a halo. Halos are a sign of high thin cirrus clouds drifting 20 000 feet or morewith a witch’s brew of various drugs above the ground. The clouds contain millions of tiny ice crystals and what people see is the refraction or splitting of light by reflection from the ice crystals. Peoplewhich included Anti-Retroviral (ARV) in the north assumed correctly that a halo means it might rain heavily. Photo: Maria Davidmedicine used by people with AIDS.This is the second case where a moth- Service providers milked the food security projecter quarrelled with the father of thechildren and then decided to kill her N$10b LOSS IN GREENoffspring and herself. SCHEMEThe case reminds strongly of the The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF) is not willing to investigate the loss of almost N$10 billionincident where the mother of young dollars in the Green Scheme in the last ten years and instead chooses to casually refer to the scheme as not doing well.Ava Owoses is accused of killing herchild on a desolate beach north of Maria David and Musese. In Zambezi, the project only the maize fields have impressed investors as service providers andHenties Bay and afterwards sending could not be implemented effectively me. Cutting the budget was a mistake assist small-scale farmers (SSFs) toa text message to the father telling Last weekend, Vice President Nicky despite the best land available and we have made,” said Iyambo. Howev- produce more and sell the excess.him of her dastardly deed. Zenobia Iyambo had to call for investors to water in abundance. er, Iyambo made no reference to theSeas is still in police custody and will invest in agriculture as a result of the rest of the projects, with some either Many of the local investors thusagain appear on the charge of murder recent budget cuts that have affected At Etunda, the irrigation project closed or scaled down. empowered declared fake insolvencyearly next year. In the latest case, the green scheme production. consists of 15 centre-pivot lands, and SSFs could not keep up without28-year-old mother fed her one- however only five are in use, while the “More than ever investors are need- technical and financial assistance.year-old and nine-year-old children Iyambo visited the Etunda Green remaining ten, including infrastruc- ed in order to grow the agriculturala concoction of drugs and also sent a Scheme Irrigation Project near Ruaca- ture and facilities like water pipes are sector of the country with regards The initial plan was to cultivatetext message to family members alert- na in Omusati Region last week, one not in use. With the recent budget cut to the Green Scheme Projects,” said about 27 000 hectares for the Greening them of her deed. According to of the about ten projects countrywide, from N$67 billion to N$4,5 billion, Iyambo. The government launched Scheme Programme over a period ofNampol spokesperson, Police, Deputy with some now closed and the money Iyambo said that the cut has affected the Green Scheme in 2008 to en- fifteen years, but no evidence of suchCommissioner Edwin Kanguatjivi, a gone. Since 2008, projects were the agricultural sector badly as gov- courage irrigation-based agronomic magnitude could be established.case of attempted murder was opened established at Mashare, Ndonga-Line- ernment projects had to be suspended production to increase the contribu-against the young mother since the na, Orange River Irrigation Project in order to feed half a million of the tion of agriculture to the country’s Tenders of the scheme were notincident last weekend. (ORIP -Aussenkehr), Shadikongoro, population affected by the drought. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and awarded via public tender proceduresPolice rushed to the family’s home in Hardap, Uvhungu-Vungu, Shitemo “There is no money to produce any guarantee food security. The aim of while others indicated conflict ofKuisebmond and found the victims food and half of the land is not used, the scheme was to contract the private interest. In 2014, government losses inand their mother in a serious state. the green scheme amounted to almostThey called an ambulance and they N$10 billion.have since been treated at Walvis BayState Hospital.Chief Inspector Detective ErastusIikuyu, said the woman, after takingthe concoction sent text messagesto family and friends, explainingwhy she was committing suicide andmurdering her children. “She told thefamily that the father of the childrendoes not want to take responsibilityor financially assist the children,” thefamily said.“The mother and her children are in aserious, but stable condition. 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WINNING NUMBERS NEWS BUSINESS SPORT 1 217852 29 SWARTBOOI’S NO DEPOSIT FOOTBALL 1 203755 29 CONUNDRUM FOR NEW MUST FUND HOMEOWNERS ITSELF – 1 189401 29 P 03 GEINGOB P 08 1 219418 29www.informante.web.na • 061-275 4102 / 4363 P 24 1 192843 29 REMINDER THESE 5 NUMBERS APPEARED IN LAST WEEK’S INFORMANTÉ. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER. Find us on Your Community NEWSPAPER • 15 December 2016 - 11 January 2017 • Edition # 562Attempted POWER OF NATUREinfanticide Residents of the north saw an unusual occurrence around the sun yesterday known as a halo. Halos are a sign of high thin cirrus clouds drifting 20 000 feet or more Niel Terblanche above the ground. The clouds contain millions of tiny ice crystals and what people see is the refraction or splitting of light by reflection from the ice crystals. People in the north assumed correctly that a halo means it might rain heavily. Photo: Maria DavidA young mother from Walvis Bay andher two small children are in hospital Service providers milked the food security projectafter she tried to kill them and herselfwith a witch’s brew of various drugs N$10b LOSS IN GREENwhich included Anti-Retroviral (ARV) SCHEMEmedicine used by people with AIDS. Maria David gone. Since 2008, projects were population affected by the drought. security. The aim of the scheme wasThis is the second case where a moth- established at Mashare, Ndonga-Line- “There is no money to produce any to contract the private investors aser quarrelled with the father of the The Ministry of Agriculture, na, Orange River Irrigation Project food and half of the land is not used, service providers and assist small-children and then decided to kill her Water and Forestry (MAWF) is (ORIP -Aussenkehr), Shadikongoro, only the maize fields have impressed scale farmers (SSFs) to produce moreoffspring and herself. not willing to investigate the loss of Hardap, Uvhungu-Vungu, Shitemo me. Cutting the budget was a mistake and sell the excess.The case reminds strongly of the almost N$10 billion dollars in the and Musese. In Zambezi, the project we have made,” said Iyambo. Howev-incident where the mother of young Green Scheme in the last ten years and could not be implemented effectively er, Iyambo made no reference to the Many of the local investors thusAva Owoses is accused of killing her instead chooses to casually refer to the despite the best land available and rest of the projects, with some either empowered declared fake insolvencychild on a desolate beach north of scheme as not doing well. water in abundance. closed or scaled down. and SSFs could not keep up withoutHenties Bay and afterwards sending technical and financial assistance.a text message to the father telling Last weekend, Vice President Nicky At Etunda, the irrigation project “More than ever investors are need-him of her dastardly deed. Zenobia Iyambo had to call for investors to consists of 15 centre-pivot lands, ed in order to grow the agricultural The initial plan was to cultivateSeas is still in police custody and will invest in agriculture as a result of the however only five are in use, while the sector of the country with regards about 27 000 hectares for the Greenagain appear on the charge of murder recent budget cuts that have affected remaining ten, including infrastruc- to the Green Scheme Projects,” said Scheme Programme over a period ofearly next year. In the latest case, the green scheme production. ture and facilities like water pipes are Iyambo. fifteen years, but no evidence of such28-year-old mother fed her one- not in use. With the recent budget cut magnitude could be established.year-old and nine-year-old children Iyambo visited the Etunda Green from N$67 billion to N$4,5 billion, The government launched the Greena concoction of drugs and also sent a Scheme Irrigation Project near Ruaca- Iyambo said that the cut has affected Scheme in 2008 to encourage irriga- Tenders of the scheme were nottext message to family members alert- na in Omusati Region last week, one the agricultural sector badly as gov- tion-based agronomic production to awarded via public tender proceduresing them of her deed. According to of the about ten projects countrywide, ernment projects had to be suspended increase the contribution of agricul- while others indicated conflict ofNampol spokesperson, Police, Deputy with some now closed and the money in order to feed half a million of the ture to the country’s Gross Domestic interest. In 2014, government losses inCommissioner Edwin Kanguatjivi, a Product (GDP) and guarantee food the green scheme amounted to almostcase of attempted murder was opened N$10 billion.against the young mother since theincident last weekend.Police rushed to the family’s home inKuisebmond and found the victimsand their mother in a serious state.They called an ambulance and theyhave since been treated at Walvis BayState Hospital.Chief Inspector Detective ErastusIikuyu, said the woman, after takingthe concoction sent text messagesto family and friends, explainingwhy she was committing suicide andmurdering her children. “She told thefamily that the father of the childrendoes not want to take responsibilityor financially assist the children,” thefamily said.“The mother and her children are in aserious, but stable condition. 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2 NEWS 15 December 2016 - 11 January 2017 Namibian airport used for drug smuggling Guard at mortuaryANGOLAN DRUG MULE attackedARRESTEDA 41-year-old Angolan national was arrested on Mon-day, 12 December, at the Hosea Kutako InternationalAirport when he was detected with 118 bullets ofcocaine in his stomach. The cocaine is said to be worthN$423 500. Eba Kandovazu Nampol detected that the suspect VICIOUS: Visco Mwanga Maketo had swallowed the bullets. displaying the wounds he sus-The suspect had just flown in tained during the attack. from Sao Paolo, Brazil with He was then hospitalised at the Photo: Simon Liseliintentions to proceed to Angola. Windhoek Central Hospital to induce or flush the cocaine out of Simon Liseli The Head of Nampol’s Pub- his body. X-ray machines detected A security guard of Royal Secu-lic Relations Division, Deputy that all the bullets were flushed out rity Services, working at MuteloCommissioner Edwin Kanguatjivi, of the suspect’s body. “The suspect mortuary in Katima Mulilo, wassaid that the man was arrested is remanded in police custody. “We stabbed, robbed of all his money,when intelligence investigations by are still investigating the matter,” all the clothes he was wearing, left Kanguatjivi said. naked and unconscious.Double murder accused Legal Shield delivers early X-mas People passing by who tookpleads innocent him for dead called the police Staff Reporter whether he picks up a free copy or who took him to hospital. ViscoEba Kandovazu A lecturer from the Namibia Universi- buys one from a vendor. “I compare Mwanga Maketo, 46, was on night ty of Science and Technology (NUST) the numbers all the time. When I saw duty when he was attacked byLukas Nicodemus who stands BUTCHER: Lukas Nicodemus. got an early Christmas present after I had the winning number I at first two unknown men and sustainedaccused of two counts of murder, Photo contributed he won N$10 000 in the Informanté could not believe my luck and had to severe injuries. Maketo was se-as well as a charge of obstructing his state-funded lawyer, said that weekly Lucky Number Competition look again to make sure. I could hardly verely beaten up and stabbed withthe course of justice pleaded not Nicodemus’ plea of innocence is in sponsored by Legal Shield. wait to get to the Legal Shield offices at a screw driver, sustaining injuriesguilty on all the charges against accordance with his instructions Trustco to claim my prize,” he said. “I to his head and ribs. According tohim in the Windhoek Magistrate’s and urged him to remain silent Borniface Kongo who teaches Social am going to Katima Mulilo during the his statement he walked to a near-court before Magistrate Venatius as he was not ready to give a plea Science at NUST said this money holidays and I am definitely going to by cuca shop at around 20h00 toAlweendo. explanation. came at the right time and he will spend some of the money on having a buy food and was followed by two The suspect is detained at the buy Christmas presents for his two nice braai on Christmas Day at the riv- unknown men on his return to The 46-year-old Nicodemus is Windhoek Police Station holding children. er there,” Borniface said. If Borniface the mortuary, who then attackedalleged to have murdered Clemencia cells. had been a paid-up member of Legal him. “They didn’t even talk tode Wee, 23, and Johanny Naruses, The Public Prosecutor Ntelamo Borniface said he makes sure that he Shield, the prize money would have me and I thought they were in a29, and set their bodies on fire at a Mabuku noted that investigations obtains an Informanté every Thursday, doubled to N$20 000. hurry to get somewhere, but asdumpsite in Pioniers Park in Wind- are complete and the case was re- they reached me one of the twohoek earlier this year. The bodies manded to 28 April next year for the slapped me on my right cheek.were then discovered by a security Prosecutor General’s decision at the I asked who they were and whyguard. Windhoek Magistrate’s Court. he slapped me, that is when they started beating me with fists and The police later retrieved a Sim kicking me. I fought back andcard at the scene, which led to then one of the attackers stabbedfinding Nicodemus and linking him me on the head and in the ribs,to the murders. Nicodemus went causing me to lose conscious-through psychiatric observations in ness,” he explained. “I was stillJuly and August this year and was unconscious when they took mefound fit to stand trial. Dr Frederi- to hospital and I when I woke up Ika Mthoko found that Nicodemus had no idea how I got there, and Isuffers no mental illness and he was was hooked up to drips and givenable to appreciate the wrongfulness oxygen,” he saidof his actions. Milton Engelbrecht, A police case was opened and investigations are ongoing with no arrests being made yet. WINNER: Borniface Kongo. Photo contributed Wishing you a 36 Big Bite 2N$ 90 Grilled 2 Pieces of Chicken & MORE Chips Whole Chicken 59.N$ 99 each 16/12/2016 - 18/12/2016 andEanhjoayppshyoNpepwinYgear. with us!WEEKEND SPECIALS! Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. 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15 December 2016 - 11 January 2017 NEWS 3 I have a duty towards the nation ‘Help find my husband’ – wifeSWARTBOOI’SCONUNDRUM Gabby Tjiroze Tjitaura after they were last seen atAfter relentless inquiries from the media and the public, the Deputy Minister of Lands The wife of one of the three ‘Ohambo’.and Resettlement, Bernadus Swartbooi seems to have had enough from media houses missing men from Kunene regionand said in exasperation that he couldn’t take it anymore when contacted by Informanté. suspected of being poachers, Both families’ members ap- Kaurekerwa Tjirangombe, is ap- proached NamRights for assis-Gabby Tjiroze pealing to the public to help find tance in helping establish the fate him almost two months after they or whereabouts of their missing“No, no, no I really just can’t, please OUTSPOKEN: Bernadus Swartbooi munities who lost land to colonial disappeared. relatives. They informed Nam-call me later, I am in a meeting,” said before more political casualties oc- dispossession. Swartbooi speaks for The three men of Himba and Rights executive director, Phil yaSwartbooi. curred. us and we shall regard any punitive Zemba communities, Kakururua Nangoloh, that at least two of the measures against him as a resolve Tjondu, 41,, Uasindikirua “Muzeu” missing men phoned home and in- The annoyance of Swartbooi is a result The organisation abhors the to remove his voice from the arena Tjitaura, 43, and Kambinde dicated that they were “dying fromof the predicament he finds himself in resignation of Swartbooi, saying the of relevant ideas in the struggle for Mbuanda, 38, disappeared under thirst” in the vicinity of the Etoshaafter the President Dr Hage Geingob land reform policies in Namibia have equitable access to land,” said OTA mysterious circumstances in Game Reserve.ordered him to resign if he continues to failed dismally to realise the aspira- spokesperson Bob Vezera Kandetu. the vicinity of the Etosha Gamerefuse to apologise to Minister of Lands tions of the Namibian nation. Reserve, Onamutoni area and are I really don’tand Resettlement, Uutoni Nujoma. Swapo Insiders told Informanté feared dead. know what to The Ovaherero Traditional Author- that yesterday, 14 December, the Kambinde Mbuanda left his think anymore, He accused Uutoni of resettling people ity (OTA) also supports the position president held a meeting at the home at around 05h30am on 28 it has been days andfrom other regions in southern Namibia taken by Swartbooi with regards to Swapo Headquarters to discuss the October, after telling his wife Ku- each day feels like aat the expense of the local community. the process of land allocation. future of the deputy minister. The tundja he was going to ‘Ohambo’ month.He said that people in the South lost outcome of the meeting was not loosely translated as ‘a temporaryland and that they should be first to “We support his assertion that the available at the time of going to grazing area’. KAUREKEWAreceive land before any people from current land reform and resettle- press. “I really don’t know what to thinkother regions. ment modus operandi is unjust anymore, it has been days and each Wife of suspected poacher towards descendants of the victims day feels like a month. I want my Geingob awaited the resignation letter of German genocide and other com- husband back. My kids keep ask- Relatives reported the matterfrom Swartbooi after a meeting held at ing me about their dad but I don’t to police at Opuwo but said theState House on Tuesday, 13 December, know what to answer anymore as police were not helpful in assistingwhere he refused to apologise to Uutoni. I don’t know where he is,” said an to trace the whereabouts and/or emotional Tjirangombe. establish the fate of the missing In the meeting Swartbooi asked why According to some of the family men and they suspect foul playhe should apologise and exactly what members, Kambinde left Okongua- regarding the police.law he transgressed to warrant an apol- ti and later met up with anotherogy. The president then suggested if man who also appeared to be lost. “I can’t do anything because thehe doesn’t want to apologise he should Kambinde called his wife to tell men disappeared in the area ofresign. her that he is dying from thirst and Oshikoto region and not in my that they were in the Namutoni region. I forwarded a letter to So far, Swartbooi has refused to resign conservancy and don’t know how the headquarters to inform themand asked the president to dismiss him, they landed up there. but up to now we haven’t heardfor as far as he is concerned he has a “He called me to tell me that anything about them,” said Kuneneduty towards the nation, and he was still he’s thirsty and weary but before Regional Commander, Jamesin office yesterday. he could explain why he left for Nderura. Namutoni the phone died and Swartbooi’s remarks seemed to have since then his phone has been off,” He further said that when thestirred a hornet’s nest as traditional lead- added his wife. community came to report the caseers in some parts of the country felt the The community members said they reported two men missing butyoung firebrand hit the nail on the head. that it is not only Kambinde who now they say three men missing. disappeared but also Kakuru- The Nama Traditional Leaders As- rua Tjondu and Uasindikirua Family members are urging thesociation called on the government public to assist in tracing them.to dissolve and stop the current landresettlement programme and to organisea second land conference without delayThank you for valuing us,over and over again.FNB is the “Banker of the Year” for the 9th time. FNB is the proud winner of the “Bank of the Year” award in Namibia. 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4 NEWS 15 December 2016 - 11 January 2017 Housebreaking and theft on the rise during festive seasonSECURE PROPERTY DURINGHOLIDAYSAs the festive season of goodwill is approaching, the saying, “evil does not take a vacation” might ring a bell since it is a fact that crime, especiallyhousebreaking and theft, increase during this time of the year. Marthina K Mutanga “As many are traveling outside of police of suspicious activities. to stay in their houses to avoid falling their vehicles in places where an eye Windhoek to enjoy the festive season Shikwambi said home owners can victim to crime during the festive can be kept over it.Thus it is important that people with loved ones, criminals are break- season. should be on high alert consider- ing into people’s houses and robbing also call the City Police office to She also advised the public to avoiding their personal safety and that of people at ATMs,” said Shikwambi. arrange for regular patrols of their People must also be vigilant when being at places where they risk beingtheir valuables. property for the time they are away. they are withdrawing money from attacked or where they do not feel The City Police also urged com- They also appeal to property owners ATMs or doing shopping at malls, as comfortable. Police public relations officer, Chief munity members to consider forming to make sure all doors, gates and these places are especially targeted byInspector Kauna Shikwambi said the neighbourhood watch programmes windows are secured. criminals. In Windhoek it is also advisable tocommunity must work hand in hand in all their areas as this will make keep note of the toll-free number ofwith the police to curb crime. it easier to alert each other and the He further added that people should Breaking into cars also increases the City Police, (061) 33 2302 or use either install an alarm or get a person and people should take care to leave their SMS line 4444.Stand together to grow together Toivo Hamutenya Ishmael and Paulus said they sometimes see people who act AS ONE: Shikwambi Ishmael, Kakede Paulus, Vistorina Wilbard and Tangi Shanika.A group of four young people wanted to balance the gap be- silly towards us and disrespect Photo: Toivo Hamutenyafound that working together tween the ‘haves’ and the ‘have us.’’ He added that they makeis the way to grow a business nots’ by making affordable more profit now because of the Ishmael and Paulus said towards acquiring bigger port to deliver the productsbigger. furniture. customers’ support. money is an obstacle for machinery. ‘’We just need a to our customers,” Ishmael progress but they are working place of our own and trans- concluded. In 2015 Shikwambi Ismael Like many an entrepreneur “We wish to come up withand his cousin Kakede Paulus, they endured many hard- something bigger and betterboth in their late twenties, ships when they started. “We that can create more jobs forfound their carpentry business started this business in 2015, the people in the community.situated at Havana Three Ways with nothing at all. We did not One day we wish to have a bigin Monte Cristo road and even have any machinery,” said business that can make schoolOtjomuise road. Ishmael. chairs and much more,” said Ishmael. J.P.K Trading cc mainly He added, “We work undermanufacture wooden house- tremendous pressure to please Because they could nothold furniture such as beds, our customers, but we believe handle the workload as thewardrobes, bar chairs, benches together we stand and divided business grew, they employedand dining tables. 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6 EDITORIAL 15 December 2016 - 11 January 2017 RETRO­ SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOFarewell 2016 andthank you Namibia!The year 2016 had so many surprises that could have PIC OF THE DAY Photo: CSNserious implications to the socio-economic develop-ment of the Land of the Brave; from the Chinese HARBIN, CHINA: Artists work on snow sculptures at an exhibition.economic slowdown to Brexit, Trumpxit and ourown mediocre internal politics, which simply means FEAST, AND BE MERRY!that difficult days lie ahead if the country fails toadjust accordingly in view of the reality of the new From the earliest times, mankind has a public banquet, and private gift-giving, ily tradition of the O’Keefe’s in the Unitedgeopolitics. looked to the stars for guidance. But not with continual partying and a carnival States, it became a popular celebration af-As the year comes to an end, behind the facade of the just any stars – our star, Sol, the sun. atmosphere, it is no wonder that the poets ter being televised in the sitcom Seinfeld.seemingly vibrant internal politics, the country is facing Barrelling around the supermassive black called it “the best of days.” Saturnalia Described as “the perfect secular themethe grimmest economic development challenges since hole at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy lasted from 17 to 23 December, with the for an all-inclusive December gathering,”independence 26 years ago. One cannot help but empa- at 790 000km/h, it has provided light and ceremony of renewal of light by Sol Invic- it presents itself as an alternative for thethise with human beings caught in the midst of wars in heat for the past 4,57 billion years. Earth tus (Dies Natalis Solis Invicti), the Roman commercialisation of Christmas. It’s “aAfrica and the fiercest of battlegrounds in the Middle formed from its periphery, accreting from sun god, following on 25 December. Festivus for the rest of us.”East, notwithstanding the casualties of wars, the immi- its solar nebula, and blasts about its orbitgration crisis and the resurgence of rightwing politics in at 107 000km/h, once a year. And then In Sri Lanka, the Buddhists have been Here in Namibia, of course, we’ll be ex-Europe and the Americas. 200 000 years ago, mankind first appears celebrating the solstice since 200 BCE. periencing the summer solstice, but we’llIt was not a year of smooth sailing as the media is still on Earth’s ovoid surface, spinning around On the full moon in December, the still be celebrating. After all, humanitybeing vilified and made a scapegoat when the powers it at 1 674km/h, and looked up. Unduvapa Poya festival kicks off, com- has become one big family over the years,that be and wheeler-dealers are unable to take action memorating Theri Sangamitta’s day of and now we all celebrate together. So onor fulfill the promises they make. It feels like swallow- Because even though most of this move- arrival from India to establish the Order of Wednesday, 21 December 2016, at 12h44ing a bitter pill looking at national projects, notably ment happened in nearly the same orbital Nuns and marking her bringing a sapling just after midday, the sun will be directlythe botched N$10 billion Green Scheme and the N$15 plane to the ecliptic (the path of the sun in of the sacred Bodhi-Tree from Bodh Gaya above the tropic of Capricorn, the solsticebillion TIPEEG, and now the Mass Housing Project and the celestial sphere), the earth happened and planting it in Aunradhapura. On this will have occurred. Feast, and have a toastthe Harambee Prosperity Plan. The inhabitants are ap- to have a bit of an axial tilt. Specifically, day, Sanghamitta Day, ten ordained nuns with family! For the fire of friendshippalled by the fact that a vast country with immeasurable an axial tilt of about 23,4 degrees – the initiate the festive celebrations every year. lives in our hearts - as long as it burns, weriches and a small population of 2,3 million is unable cause of the seasons on earth. The axial And even in China, they’ve been celebrat- cannot drift apart. Though quarrels arise,to create wealth for all its citizens to live a decent, not tilt changes the intensity of sunlight that ing the solstice via the Dōngzhì Festival, their numbers are few. Laughter and sing-luxurious, life. reaches us during the year, causing celebrating the yin and yang philosophy of ing will see us through!Against all odds, most of the inhabitants need to put weather changes and making the sun balance and harmony in the cosmos.their tools down and rest just for a few days to replenish appear higher or lower in the sky during Desmond P van Heerden, HonsBCommtheir strength in order to continue the economic struggle certain times of year. Of course, it was in 325 CE when (Stell) is the Chief Analytics Officer ofnext year. the solstice festival was incorporated Trustco Group Holdings Ltd. Previous ar-However, Informanté’s only choice is to advance jour- From its early years, humanity has been into a religious festival about a teenage ticles available online at http://toi.hopto.nalism without fear or favour, uphold the supreme law economically dependent on the seasons. pregnancy that was successfully delivered org/. He can be contacted at DesmondV@and provide the checks and balances to democracy as a Mating seasons of animals, planting sea- in a stable, due to the lack of any social tgh.nacountry. Despite the chronic conditions of corruption, sons for crops, and more. But in the cold care. This child would become an iconcrime and poverty, Namibia is still our country, it’s our climates of the northern hemisphere, one in this religion, and it is why this timeworld and our home, and we should remember the love season in particular spelled danger. The is now known as Christmas. Surely ifwe owe each other, and take note of our diverse but famine months, or winter, was particularly Jesus taught us anything, it was that thecommon future for better or worse. harsh. Starvation was common, but with unwanted kids of teenage moms can turnInformanté through its mother company, Trustco Group our eyes on the skies, we could see the out alright.Holdings, will continue its social responsibility with change in the position of the sun.its flagship citizen journalism and free newspaper that But Christianity was not immediatelyany holder can sell for their own pocket. Therefore, the At the winter solstice, the sun reached popular, and even up to the 14th century,newspaper wholeheartedly thanks its steadfast reader- its lowest point in the sky, and started to the Germanic peoples of northern Europeship and advertisers. rise again. With most cattle slaughtered continued their solstice festival traditions,Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year, till we so they don’t have to be fed during the called the yuletide, celebrated with feastsmeet again as from 9 January 2017. winter, and wine and beer made during of meat and toasts. Toasts to Odin “for the year finally fermented and ready for victory and power to the king”, to the EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER drinking, the sign that the sun was once gods Njörðr and Freyr “for good harvests again rising in the sky became a time for and for peace”, and to the king was drunk. • The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of celebration. Ancient sites like Stonehenge, Toasts to departed family were also com- our advertisers and the views aired in letters are not built around 3000 to 2000 BCE, show evi- mon. It is from the Yule that the Christmas necessarily those of the newspaper. dence of this. Stonehenge’s great trilithon traditions of a tree and a wreath come was carefully aligned on a sight-line on from. • Informanté publishes all advertisements in good the winter solstice sunset, indicating that faith and cannot be held liable for any misrepresen- the sun would rise again the next day, and Even in Muslim countries, the winter tation, losses or injury to any reader making use of a year was reborn. This has resulted in a solstice is celebrated. In Iran, Shab-e the products or services advertised. great many feasts traditionally celebrated Yaldā is celebrated on the “longest and around the solstice. darkest night of the year,” and friends and Newspaper registration: 06/01/119 family gather to eat, drink and read poetry. Indeed, the midwinter feast has become Red-coloured fruit and nuts are eaten, • Printed by Word Press, Windhoek, a centrepiece for many a culture. 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8 BUSINESS 15 December 2016- 11 January 2017BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review Objective is to reduce home loan risks 07 December 2016 - 13 December 2016 NO DEPOSIT FOR NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE NEW HOMEOWNERS 1006 3,300 TRUSTCO GROUP TUC / TTO 3.60 21.62 With new regulations coming into effect next year, first-time home-buyers will beDOWN UP HOLDINGS LIMITED NHL 2.00 - -- NICTUS HOLDIGS - ORY 21.17 - -- exempt from paying a deposit, giving prospective first-time home-buyers a better NAMIBIA BVN 10.19 ORYX PROPERTIES FNB 47.88 - 55 560 chance of owning a home. LIMITED AGR 1.46 - -- BIDVEST NAMIBIA - LIMITED - - FNB NAMIBIA HOLDINGS LTD 24 673 AGRA LTD -2 - 34 PRICE % NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 27.87 0.04 546 (1.39) BANK WINDHOEK NHBLWH 2.1016.85 - (3.71) 1,090 2.57 NICHTOULSDHINOGLSDILNTGDS - 44,787 5.48COMNMAMOIDBIIATIES GLOBAL INDICES 2,272 2.69 PRICE % 6,969 2.78 NSX Local 3,237 4.38BRENT CRUDE OIL 55.72 3.32 NSX All Share 22,447 (1.01)GOLD 1,156.70 (0.93) JSE Top 40 PLATINUM 934.75 (0.17) S&P 500 UK FTSE 100 FOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % Euro Stoxx 50 Hang Seng N$ per US$ 13.64 (0.15)N$ per £ 17.26 (0.29)N$ per ¢ 14.49 (0.99)Trustco Group Holdings took a great leap last year, and a 30% increase in earnings Photo for illustrative pur- Staff Reporter applicants of a second or more homethis week, finishing first with a share and earnings per share. Revenue for poses only. loans for non-primary residential prop-price growth of 21,6%, to close at N$3,60 the six months amounted to N$468 The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has erties will be required to pay a percent-per share. Trustco also lead in volume million, with earnings of N$11,6 million. announced this when they notified age of the purchasing price or markettraded, having traded N$3,3 million Earnings per share increase to 21,74c the public of the introduction of Loan- value of the property as a deposit. Theworth of shares. Namibia Breweries was per share from 16,73c per share in the to-Value Ratios (LTV’s) as from 22 commercial bank providing the loan tosecond in volume traded, with N$673 comparative period. Management March 2017, applicable to all prospec- the prospective buyer will finance the000 worth of shares traded. believes the opening of their new Nictus tive home loan applicants of a second remaining percentage of the home loan.Last week, the Monetary Policy Giga furniture outlet will increase future or more home loans for residentialCommittee of the Bank of Namibia market share, and enable the group to properties. The LTV for a second home loan iselected to keep the Repo Rate at 7%. prosper. set at 80% of the purchasing price orThey stated that they believe this rate LTV is the ratio of the amount of market value of the residential property.is appropriate to support growth, while Market quote of the week money borrowed from a banking For example, if the value of the secondmaintaining the exchange rate link to “Experience taught me a few things. One is institution to purchase a property property the prospective applicantthe South African Rand. to listen to your gut, no matter how good in relation to the purchase price of wants to buy is N$1 million, the bankNictus Holdings announced their interim something sounds on paper. The second the property or the valuation of the will finance N$800 000 and the appli-figures for the six months ended 30 is that you’re generally better off sticking property, whichever is lower. The cant will be expected to pay a deposit ofSeptember 2016, with a 5% increase in with what you know. And the third is that regulations relating to restriction on N$200 000 (or 20%), upfront.revenue compared to the same period sometimes your best investments are the LTV’s were gazetted on 3 August 2016 ones you don’t make.” – Donald Trump and will come into effect on 22 March The deposit required increases by 2017. 10% for every additional property the Download the customer intends to buy up to 50%. Bank Windhoek App These regulations will reduce the risk of exposure of commercial banks to In the event that the home loan for This holiday season, make your banking a festive experience home loans which constitute 50% of the first residential property has been and enjoy more choice and convenience backed by service total loans and advances. This expo- paid off completely, the prospective you can trust. sure, if left unchecked, could poten- home loan applicant will be treated as a tially pose a significant risk to financial first-time buyer and therefore will not View all Pause and Buy stability in Namibia. be required to pay a deposit when tak- linked resume prepaid ing a subsequent home loan to buy an accounts Electricity After the coming into effect of these additional property. transactions & Airtime regulations, prospective home loan Send in app Quick messages Payments Maintain Uranium provides&Pay major growthBeneficiaries Transfers from & Staff Reporter gradually, preventing a sharper rise to own Economic growth in Namibia is in economic growth, as high levels of Accounts expected to pick up substantially in household debt and elevated interest 2017 as the Husab Uranium Mine rates temper citizens’ ability to increase Third Party starts production, making the country spending. Payments one of the world’s largest uranium producers. Namibia will experience robust For more information call growth as the country’s uranium pro- (061) 299 1200 or email us at Research analysis group BMI noted duction doubles in 2017, BMI noted. [email protected] in a statement that while the Namib- ian economy will see a significant The Husab Uranium Mine, which is ramp-up in mining output, high house- reported to be the third-largest ura- hold indebtedness will limit growth in nium mine in the world, will come on private consumption. line in the first half of next year, boost- ing domestic production from 2 900 “While we have downgraded our tonnes in 2016 to 5 800 tonnes in 2017. 2016 growth forecast from 3,8% to 1,5% owing to sharp contractions in the con- The project is a joint venture be- struction, mining and agricultural sec- tween China General Nuclear Power tors over the first half of 2016, we still Holding Corp and local miner Swakop expect the economy to register strong Uranium. growth of 4,5% in 2017,” BMI said. “We expect uranium to become a key Private consumption will pick up driver of Namibian exports over the next several years. We forecast real ex- port growth of 7% in 2017 compared with 2,1% over 2016,” BMI said.

15 December 2016 - 11 January 2017 BUSINESS 9 Austerity measures reduce economic competitivenessBUSINESS CLIMATEINDEX FALLSThe IJG Business Climate Monitor fell by 0,94 points in September to a level of 51,34points. This tick down follows the first upward move seen on the index since February2016 and suggests a continuation of the weakening business climate in the country. Staff Reporter modities and therefore commodity time interest rates are up 50 basis prices, as well as the drought and a points on their September 2015Of the 31 indicators measured by number of home-grown challenges. levels, reflecting a 4,9% increase in the index, 17 showed deteriora- rates.tion over the past year while the From a policy perspective, majorremaining 14 indicators showed cuts in government expenditure Many other indicators lookimprovement. and increasing interest rates con- similarly bleak, with most sectors tinue to put the brakes on the local showing sizable contractions. In As has been the case throughout economy, which when combined this regard, the high frequency datathe year, many of the core indica- with the external environment is unquestionable – the Namibiantors in the index continue to point means the slow-down has been ac- economy has contracted throughtowards a contraction in activity in celerated by macroeconomic policy 2016, when compared to 2015.the local economy in 2016 when decisions. Monthly government However, many sectors will bouncecompared to 2015. This is driven by expenditure (adjusted for inflation) back fairly quickly should thea number of factors, including the was down by 6,9% in September external environment improve andweakening external position driving 2016 when compared to the same should Namibia see significantdown demand for Namibian com- period in 2015, while at the same rainfall. 80.00 IJG Business Climate Monitor 75.00 70.00 65.00 60.00 55.00 50.00 45.00 40.00 35.00 30.00Jan -01 Jun-01 Nov-01 Apr-02 Sep-02 Feb-03 Jul-03 Dec-03 May-04 Oct-04 Mar-05 Aug-05 Jan -06 Jun-06 Nov-06 Apr-07 Sep-07 Feb-08 Jul-08 Dec-08 May-09 Oct-09 Mar-10 Aug-10 Jan-11 Jun-11 Nov-11 Apr-12 Sep-12 Feb-13 Jul-13 Dec-13 May-14 Oct-14 Mar-15 Aug-15 Jan-16 Jun-16 IJG Business Climate Monitor Leading IndicatorBrokers drive cross-border tradingTRADING EXPANDED: CEO’S: Bert Chanetsa- Deputy Executive Officer of the Financial Services Board (FSB); ThapeloTsheole – CEO of the Botswana Stock Exchange; Tiaan Bazuin – CEO of the Namibian Stock Exchange; John Kamanga– CEO of the Malawi Stock Exchange; Alban Chirume – CEO of the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange; also present was BobbyBrantley, the CEO of TROP-X (Seychelles Stock Exchanges). Photo contributed Staff Reporter ian Stock Exchange Tiaan Bazuin, who oversaw the session said, “The goal of the day was to have allThe Committee of the SADC Stock Exchanges SADC brokers in the same room, with the concept of(CoSSE) hosted its inaugural SADC brokers’ network- signing associate agreements. Typically brokers serviceing session at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). their local markets and have associate agreements withThe session which was attended by SADC brokers was South African brokers where they trade South Africana platform for brokers to meet each other and share stock, which are more liquid than all other Africaninformation about their respective markets, with the stocks. Now, the idea is to have all SADC brokersobjective of encouraging cross-border trading. signing associate agreements with brokers in each SADC country with the aim of trading each other’s The session was the first step towards the implementa- stocks; they would have to share information and allowtion of the CoSSE Interconnectivity Hub Project which foreign investors to have a broader range and view ofaims to enable enterprises to raise the capital across all the happenings in other African markets. This is the firstSADC exchanges, should they already be approved, to step towards more harmonisation, regionalisation andraise capital on one exchange; allow investors on one integration. It is about how to interconnect markets andexchange to buy shares seamlessly on other exchanges how to grow other African markets outside the massivewithin the SADC region. The interconnectivity will go South African markets. Most importantly it will help usa long way in increasing liquidity as well as tackling to keep African capital in Africa instead of shipping itcurrent capital market inefficiencies. off overseas,” concluded Bazuin. One of the current challenges is that within SADC CoSSE was established in 1997 as a collective bodythere is not enough secondary trading for buyers and of the various stock exchanges in the Southern Africansellers to get fair prices and desired timing. In addition Development Community (SADC) with the objective ofthere are too few issuers and too few opportunities to increasing market liquidity in the region and enhanc-invest. Once the CoSSE Interconnectivity Hub Project ing both trading in various securities within the region,is fully implemented it will combine markets to get and also to encourage the development of a harmonisedmore opportunities to invest and more investors. securities market environment within SADC. Vice chairman of CoSSE and the CEO of the Namib-

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15 December2016 - 11 January 2017 XMAS 2016 13 We wish to inform all our It’s time to unplug.stakeholders that our offices will be closed for the festive season from Monday, 19 December 2016 and re-open on 03 January 2017 Wishing You HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!TASTE As we bid farewell to another eventful year, Sanlam wishes NAMIBIA our clients and business partners a Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2017. We hope you will have a reinvigorating this Christmas! holiday with those close to you. We thank you for a successful 2016, and look forward to an even better 2017. We also want to notify you that our Client Service Centre in Windhoek will be open during the festive season, except on public holidays. The perfect Informante wishes all it’s readers a Namibian joyous festive season and a prosperous new year. Travel safe! bite Meat Market Fresh beef & Game meat from local farmers: • Polony • Russians • Viennas • Smokies • Boerewors & more We are open Friday 23 & 30 Dec until 12h00 Closed 24-26 Dec & 31st and 1 Jan ONLY THANK YOU TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS FOR YOUR LOYAL SUPPORT DURING 2016.Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 8 Böhr Street • Southern Industrial Area • Windhoek • Namibia • Tel: + 264 61 232 728 • [email protected] Trailer & Body Craft cc We would like to thank our clients for your loyal Closing Date: 16 December 2016 Merry Christmassupport throughout the year, we wish you all a Opening Date: 09 January 2017 and a prosperous New Year! P.O. Box 10211, 145 Nordland Street, Lafrenz Township, Windhoek Tel: (061) 330 600 Fax: (061) 21 7819 E-mail: [email protected]

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16 COASTAL 15 December 2016 - 11 January 2017COASTAL Shack fires are a regular occurence at the coast, but why?SHACK DWELLERS GET ASSISTANCEAbout 30 residents of Kuisebmond in Walvis Bay who lost all their earthly belongings in a devastating shack fire recently got help from the localauthority to ensure that none goes hungry during the Festive Season. Niel Terblanche for little children in order to DEVASTATING: Shack fires in Walvis Bay are increasing. In photo, the complete destruction is evident. Photo: Niel Terblanche minimise the risk of a fire.”The Mayoral Relief Fund of the Walvis Bay Town Coun- The chief of the fire brigade ofcil was used to donate food Walvis Bay, Dennis Basson, saidvalued at around N$16 500. shortly after the devastating fireImmanuel Wilfried, the mayor raged through about 20 shacks,of Walvis Bay, also handed that the frequency of shack firesover some second-hand clothes is a worrying phenomenon.and bedding items donated bybenefactors. He warned that people should pay attention when they cook or During the hand-over, the use candles. He said pots left onmayor said, “Kindly receive stoves when people leave theirthese packages from council. houses, unattended candles andAlthough small, it is my hope the overloading of the electricalthat it will make a difference systems used in the shacks areto you and your family in to blame for the cause of fires inyour time of need. In the same most cases.breath I would like to call onall residents to be extra vigilant Shacks built with wood, card-when cooking and when caring board, cartons and plastics are more vulnerable to fires. Germany aids Namibian logisticsVACANCY Staff Reporter try’s development. While this task tion of the Logistics Master Plan is ambitious, we are motivated by to the extent of an effective and Institute for Open Learning (Pty) Ltd The German government through the impact this project will have,” resource efficient road and trans- has a vacancy for: its implementing agency Deutsche he states. portation sector. Gesellschaft für InternationaleField Marketer Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Through aligning their activities Partnering with GIZ to achieve and the Logistics Hub Project to agree on the division of tasks and the country’s transport goals(1 x Katima Mulilo) from the Walvis Bay Corridor support, the partnership has already stipulated in the National Develop- Group (WBCG) are partnering to taken its first step toward what will ment Plan (NDP4), not only leansJob Responsibilities: implement the latter’s Logistics later become the full implementa- toward the full implementation of• Introduce our range of technology and academic courses to the Hub Master Plan. tion of the Logistics Master Plan. the Logistics Hub Project, but also significantly contributes towards general public; The project’s detailed opera- According to Engelskirchen, transforming the country into the• Act as a representative of the Institute for Open Learning; tional plan with set focal areas will the development of marketing logistics heart of the region”.• Registration of new applicants; commence in 2017. GIZ technical strategies to promote the country• Meet daily, weekly and monthly sales targets; advisor, Michael Engelskirchen, as the logistics hub for the region to The Walvis Bay Corridor Group• Generate sales from leads of marketing initiatives; explains that Namibia’s roads are attract customers and international is a public-private partnership es-• Providing feedback to clients. crucial to the tourism, mining and investors is one of the pillars agreed tablished to promote the utilisation transport sector of the country and upon with the Logistics Hub Pro- of the Walvis Bay Corridors, whichCandidate Profile: as such cater for a huge portion of ject. Other pillars within the project is a network of transport corridors• A self-starter with excellent communication skills; its economic growth. involve capacity development and principally comprising the Port of• Should possess excellent administrative skills; “German Cooperation is actively institutional support in setting up Walvis Bay, the Trans-Kalahari Cor-• Must be computer literate with basic skills in Microsoft O ce supporting the country since its the implementation unit. WBCG’s ridor, the Trans-Caprivi Corridor, independence, we are happy to logistics hub manager, Clive Smith the Trans-Cunene Corridor, and the programmes – Word, Excel and Outlook; continue to be a part of the coun- echoes these sentiments. “The focus Trans-Oranje Corridor.• Must know how to tune the kavibe’a; is on supporting the implementa-• Must have, and maintain, a neat and professional appearance at Revival for Uis on the cards all times;• Should be fluent in any other indigenous language as well as Niel Terblanche covering the project has a resource Due diligence must be conducted WITH a resource estimate of over estimate of 70,3 million tonnes and completed before the end of well-versed in English. 70 million tonnes in just one of graded at 0,14% tin, with over 90 March 2017, and is also subject to the three licence areas held by a 000 tonnes of contained tin. regulatory approval and definitiveQualifications & Experience: conglomerate of mining invest- paperwork being signed.• Grade 12; ment companies, the sleepy desert Guinea Fowl Investments Twenty• Minimum of 3 (three) years experience in the sales industry; town of Uis could be revived to its Seven (Pty) Ltd is the 100% owner “The completion of the potential• Experience in artificial insemination will be an added advantage; former glory if mining operations of the project. Dawnmin holds an acquisition would see Bushveld• Code 8 driver’s licence. commence. 85% stake in the company while the Minerals acquire a substantial other 15% is held by the Namibian interest in one of the largest un-Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will be One international mining government. developed opencast hard rock tinaccepted. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed and no CVs or company, Bushveld Minerals deposits in the world positioningattached documentation shall be returned. Your CV may be submitted to: Limited said it has agreed to buy a Bushveld will issue 41 million Greenhills Resources as one of the significant stake in the Uis tin pro- shares to the sellers in order to most significant tin platforms onE-mail: [email protected] ject in Namibia, one of the largest acquire the 49% stake, with a total AIM,” said chief executive FortuneFax: (061) – 275 4090 undeveloped opencast hard rock worth of GBP650 000 (N$11,25 Mojapelo.Closing Date: 23 December 2016 tin deposits in the world. million). In a statement Bushveld said, RENNAISANCE: The abandoned Uis tin mine. Photo: File through its Greenhills Resources subsidiary, that it will buy a 49% interest in Dawnmin Africa Invest- ments Ltd, which owns 85% of the Uis project. The stake is being purchased from Namuis (Pty) Ltd, Havana Investments (Pty) Ltd and Sweltering Desert Investments (Pty) Ltd. Erongo Tin Ltd holds the remain- ing majority stake in Dawnmin that is not held by the sellers and will be Bushveld’s partner after the deal. Just one of the three licence areas

15 December 2016 - 11 January 2017 COASTAL 17 Law aims to conserve kabeljou during breeding seasonKABELJOU BREEDINGGROUNDS OFF LIMITSAnglers will not be allowed to catch any kabeljou (cob) from the beginning of January until the end ofMarch on the stretch of beach south of Pelican Point to Sandwich Harbour, after the Ministry of Fisheriesand Marine Resources published the new restrictions in the Government Gazette during April this year. Niel Terblanche fishing of kabeljou but the law it is at its most vulnerable and are in the water when the kabel- ILLEGAL: Photo of an angler with a kabeljou for illustra- was never amended to do so. to promote the growth of the jou breeds. tive purpose only.Every year hundreds of resource which has been dwin- fishermen pack the beach The newly amended law dling because of over fishing in The official said the amendedalong the peninsula up to the so- restricts the catching of kabeljou the past. He was of the opinion law will be used as a practicecalled third pole and even up to on the beach and up to two that the policing of the restric- run and should further amend-Sandwich Harbour, if they have miles into the sea off the beach. tion is made difficult by the fact ments be needed it will be madespecial permits when kabeljou It does not however restrict the that fishermen will be allowed in a timely fashion. He askedstart their breeding run from the catching of other species along to catch other species in the area the public to give their coop-north to breed in the waters off the same stretch of beach. and said the restriction should eration in this regard to avoidthe beach. For the past two years be on all species in the restricted clashing with the law that willrestrictions were placed on the A fisheries official said the area because not many of them cause disruption to an otherwise amended law is aimed at enjoyable holiday season. conserving the species whenNo trucks on B2 Trustco Properties (Pty) Ltd miXed TGH 014/12/16 has a vacancy for a:OFF LIMITS: Heavy trucks at the busy road block between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. Photo contributed Environmental and Safety O cer Niel Terblanche mund and Walvis Bay Walvis Bay are ex- block is manned by moreThe Ministery of Works as an alternative road. pected to receive more officers from the police (1 x Windhoek)and Transport has tem- Trucks with a load capac- holidaymakers this and customs services toporarily prohibited ity below 5 tonnes will festive season, due to the ensure the rapid process- Job Responsibilities:trucks from using the still be allowed to use the extremely hot conditions ing of vehicles. • Develop short- and long-term organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans,B2 road between Swa- main road. experienced throughoutkopmund and Walvis the rest of country. Another measure intro- policies and operating procedures relating to environmental and social issues inBay during the Festive The temporary ban of duced this holiday season line with the Sustainable Development Strategy and Environmental and SocialSeason to decongest the heavy trucks started on The higher traffic is for all occupants of Management System;road and prevent ve- Monday, 12 December, volumes were visible this vehicles to have some • Lead the implementation of environmental and social policies, practices andhicle accidents. and will be effective past week as the new form of identification on management systems; into the second week road-block between the them when travelling on • Ensure the construction of relevant social and environmental infrastructure; The heavier trucks of January when most two main coastal towns the road. Police offic- • Monitor and evaluate e ectiveness of the environmental and social actions, andare now required to use holiday makers will have has gone into service at ers have been asking for e ect changes required for improvement;the C14 road and C34 returned to their homes the Yanni Savvah police passengers and not just • Ensure compliance with environmental and social legislation, and otherroad behind the inland.  station close to Dolphin the drivers of vehicles to stakeholder standards and requirements;dunes, between Swakop- Beach. The new road- identify themselves. • Audit, analyse and report on environmental performance to internal and external Swakopmund and clients and regulatory bodies; • Convey impact assessments to identify, assess and reduce an organisation’sDeep Ocean signs wage agreement environmental and social risks as well as financial costs; • Promote and raise awareness, at all levels, of the impact of emerging Niel Terblanche over the next three years. individual and collective memory environmental and social issues and best practice on corporate ethical andSINCE the collapse of the orange According to Immanual Namu- of the fishing industry and it is social responsibility;roughy industry in the fisheries against this recent background that • Focus on innovative thinking to ensure that environmental and socialsector, NovaNam had to go to ex- komba, the human relations and this long-term agreement is a real improvements deliver maximum benefit to the company, its employees and othertraordinary lengths to ensure that corporate relations manager of accomplishment as it puts people stakeholders;they do not lose their entire labour NovaNam the company and its rec- and their livelihoods first. • Train sta at all levels in environmental issues and responsibilities;force at their Deep Ocean Process- ognised union, Nasawu, concluded • Design and layout unisex plakboek templates;ing plant in Walvis Bay. the negotiations recently “These negotiations have once • Participate in environmental education and research; again proven that nothing can • Negotiate environmental service agreements and manage associated costs According to the managing He said NovaNam views the deal substitute fair, open and transpar- and revenues;director of NovaNamin Walvis as very favourable for its people, ent conversations in the sphere of • Develop and maintain policies and programmes;Bay, Edwin Kamatoto, the fisher- not only in terms of its particulars recognised labour and willing busi- • Prepare necessary reports and present project progress on a monthly and annualmen’s strike at the end of last year in each condition of employment, ness,” he said. basis or as required;affected both the company and but also because it provides cer- • Audit compliance with environmental protection and control regulations;factory workers negatively. Since tainty, clarity and commitment for Paulus Hango, the president of • Continuously update and implement the company Environmental and Socialthen the company has had to these next three years. Nasawu, said the collapse of the Management Plan (ESMP);introduce extraordinary measures orange roughy industry was cata- • Track budget and cost control.to ensure that employees were not He said in summery there will be strophic and that many people lostretrenched. The factory in Walvis an 8,6% increase on conditions of their jobs because of it. He said the Candidate Profile:Bay is kept going by bringing by employment awarded in 2016, with moratorium on the species still in • Demonstrated ability to grow and evolve competitive organisations;catch on special boats to Walvis Bay a further 7,85% increase in 2017 place after thirteen years has seen • High level of written and excellent oral communication skills;from Lüderitz in order to keep the and an additional 7,3% increase in companies go through difficult • Proven business acumen and statutory working knowledge;workers in their employ. 2018; these conditions of employ- times. • Proven ability to drive organisational change and service system reform in a ment are applicable to basic salaries Despite the hardship the company as well as housing allowances and “The union would like to encour- complex environment;has agreed to raise the hourly pay bonuses and that the company will age the company to ensure that • Leadership experience in developing and executing a strategic business plan,rate of the 59 factory workers still employ an additional 26 people as enough quotas are garnered to keepin their employ with almost 8% permanent members of staff. the factory going in order to keep including developing and implementing policies, procedures, budgets and people in their jobs for the future,” programmes that fulfil the business plan; He said the industry-wide strike he said. • A history of implementing forward-thinking strategies, adapting to changing in 2015/2016 still runs through the regulations, community needs and industry standards; • Demonstrated superior skills in negotiation, collaboration and consultation; • Must convey a professional, positive image and attitude; • Being a self-starter and team player is essential with significant experience in leading, managing and working in a team environment. Qualifications and experience: • Degree in Environmental Management or equivalent qualification; • At least three (3) years’ experience as Environmental and Social O cer; • International work experience will be an advantage; • Computer literate; • Valid driver’s licence. 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 may be submitted to: Email: [email protected] Fax: 061 275 4090 Closing Date: 24 December 2016

18 NORTHERN 15 December 2016 - 11 January 2017 Criminals won’t respect officers living in pigsty POLICE IN SQUALID CONDITIONS Police officers that are supposed to be the first line of defence for the public and that should be in a position of respect are living under appalling conditions in barracks that hail from the apartheid era before Independence.APPALLING: The Ohangwena police accommodation. Photo: Maria David Maria David Once we get We must respect our officers who are the money we protecting us and enforcing our laws More than 50 police officers in the will address the on a daily basis, sometimes putting Ohangwena region, Ohangwena problems that we are themselves in danger. If it wasn’t for Constituency in Helao Nafidi town facing”. of them, we wouldn’t live like this but are accommodated in the barracks because of them peace and stability that pose a health risk due to damaged TYLVES KAMPOLO is enjoyed in our motherland. So sewerage drains and pipes, as well we must look after them well. They as physical risk due to unsound Regional Commander, Commissioner deserve better than this,” said a infrastructure. resident. is very scarce. Officers complained about the Residents of the town shared the The Ohangwena regional police pervading foul smell that makes sentiment of the police officers and spokesperson, Kaume Iitumba, said he cooking and sleeping an almost said the situation is inhumane and had no knowledge of any complaints impossible task. They said that they humiliating to those that are entrusted made by officers and referred the have lodged complaints about their to enforce the law. matter to the Regional Commander, deplorable for more than a decade but Commissioner Tylves Kampolo. up to now have not received answers “That’s not good at all for our law Kampolo said that he is aware of the and nothing was done. enforcers to sleep or stay in there. problem, but the predicament is the lack of money to resolve the situation. Apparently non-commissioned and senior officers share the barracks as “Once we get the money we will accommodation in Helao Nafidi town address the problems that we are facing,” said Kampolo. OTC continues impounding animalsVACANCY: Geologist Maria David are starving and not well taken (1 x Kunene) The Oshakati Town Council (OTC) care of which lead to the death has called on small and large stock of impounded animals at theJOB RESPONSIBILITIES animal owners to refrain from municipality kraal. IRON-FISTED: Kornelius Kapolo• Plan, schedule and supervise reverse circulation drilling programmes letting their livestock graze in town Kapolo denied all the allegations and during the information session at in order to avoid the impounding of said that the animals are not starving OTC. Photo: Maria David required to establish geological characteristics of the ore body; their animals. due to lack of food, but most of the• Control and monitor the excavation of bulk samples as well as During the media information animals died due to over-feeding session on Tuesday, 14 December, and eating plastic. The impounded ensure capturing of all geological information of these samples; Oshakati acting CEO, Kornelius animals’ owners are charged• Identify and interpret the impact of new geological information Kapolo said, “The council is aware according to categories from large of the drought situation, but the to small stock according to Kapolo. through mapping, logging and computer modelling of geological data drought should not be used as an Large stock like cattle and donkeys in order to deliver resources for future exploitation; excuse for the animals to graze in will cost their owners N$25,60• Assist the Production Manager in planning of both exploration and town. They will be impounded.” overnight, with an added N$19,50 production related functions; The OTC was recently accused by for feed, while small stock like• Draft notes for the complimentary stakeholder fortune cookies; farmers in Oshakati district, who goats and sheep will cost N$18,12• Provide geological expertise to the production team and ensure had their animals impounded, of the and N$11,74 for feed per animal. capturing of geological information within the production environment. animals starving due to insufficient Kapolo added, “It doesn’t please food and water for the animals. us to impound animals but we will It was alleged that the animals continue doing it. Per week more than 100 goats are impounded and more than 60 cattle are impounded.”CANDIDATE PROFILE• Self starter with ability to work independently and methodically;• Sound communication and interpersonal skills;• Able to plan and co-ordinate control activities;• Able to work under pressure;• Systematic approach to problem solving;• Able to manage worker teams in an isolated and remote environment;• Able to function in a remote area for extended periods;• Police Clearance Certificate will be required.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: MiXed NNDC 006/06/16• A Degree in Geology;• Experience of RC drilling and evaluation of drilling projects; TOV EMPOWERS GIRLS• Experience in the field of diamond exploration and mining with Two overseas volunteers, Anna Niessen and Markus Kruff, hit the ground running at Tov HIV/Aids Orphans and Vul- particular emphasis placer deposits; nerable Children Organisation in Tsumeb by donating 13 matrasses and three bunker beds. “We are grateful for the• Experience in modelling packages (ArcView, Geosoft, Datamine, investment. This shows that anyone can make a difference in your own way,” said Rev Edward Amadhila, Organisa- tion Technical Advisor of Tov. Rev Amadhila took the time to explain why Tov at this stage concentrated on housing Gemcom, Vulcan, Mine Sight); girls and not boys. “People are asking why we are housing girls and not boys. In Africa if you educate a girl you em-• Experience in, and an understanding of GDPS surveying; power a nation and girls in Africa are more disadvantaged in so many ways. The process started this year with eight• Be in the possession of a valid Code 08 driver’s licence; girls and next month we will double the number to 16.The results from the eight girls were beyond our expectations• Computer literate. as all of them got A grades. We believe we can make a difference in the life of all girls,” said Rev Amadhila.Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will beaccepted. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed and no CVsor attached documentation shall be returned. Your CVs may besubmitted to: E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 061 – 275 4090 Closing Date: 23 December 2016

15 December 2016 - 11 January 2017 NORTHERN 19 Poor sanitation threatens public healthONESHILA NEEDS TOILETSImproving access to sanitation is a critical step towards reducing the impact of different diseases that people encounter once exposed to poor sanita-tion and also helps create a physical environment that enhances safety and dignity. Maria David especially as people on their way HARD LIFE: Part of Oneshila informal settlement. Photo contributed to Oshakati proper make use of theResidents of Oneshila and Uupindi public toilets. in Oshakati, Oshana regionremain without proper toilets and as a “The mayor should put more effortresult they are forced to use public toi- in to ensuring that better public toiletslets found in surrounding areas which are made available for the people. Theare unclean and unsafe for usage. town council must also assist us in building proper toilets for the people According to 30-year-old Panduleni at their homes so that there are cleanShikesho a resident of Oneshila the and proper toilets for all people inabsence of adequate sanitation has a Oneshila.,” he said.serious impact on health and socialdevelopment, especially for children, The mayor of Oshakati, Angelusand people should ensure that their Iyambo, said they know there are dirtychildren are kept away from such toilets in Oneshila, however he couldareas. not comment or answer any questions as he was out of town. Shikesho added that the toilets alsoproject a bad image about Oneshila, He then referred the matter to the chief executive officer of Oshakati Town Council, Werner Iita, who could not be reached for comment.Shilimela bad for businessIN CROSSHAIRS: Banda Shilimela. Photo contributed Maria David to travel as planned, since Shilimela is Get twice as much doneShilimela Security Company’s clients not doing his job and we don’t want for the price of one.are not happy with the service that to find our houses burgled when weis provided by the company when it return from the holidays.”comes to the alarm service in On-gwediva and Oshakati, in Oshana Martha Lucas, 35, said that she doesregion. not see the reason for Shilimela still operating when they don’t get any ser- According to Petrus Kaunda a vice from the company and every timeresident of Ongwediva, he recently something happens it is the police thattried calling Shilimela when there was always come to the rescue.a burglary at his house, but when thesecurity company did not respond they “We need companies that are com-had to call the police, who then reacted mitted and ready to offer their servicespeedily to come and assist the family. to us, unlike Shilimela that is eating our money,” said Lucas. Banda Shilimela, “I even called their office but they owner of Shilimela Security Company,were not answering any of our calls. denied all allegations and said it is hisShilimela is a waste of time for many of competitors that are trying to destroyus in Ongwediva and Oshakati and we the company image, since they are onekeep on paying for their security ser- of the cheapest security companies andvice that we hardly make use of,” said the only company that installs alarmsKaunda. He further said that there is no for free. “We are one of the leading se-point in running a security company curity companies in Namibia with 99%that does not meet their clients’ needs. of our clients satisfied with our services“With the festive season around the and nobody came to us complainingcorner, we don’t think that we are going of our services. Our competitors will fail to hinder us from protecting the Namibian nation,” Shilimela concluded. GetGtewtictewaicsemasucmhudcohndeofnoer the price of one. for the price of one.Weas you do, that good business is about offering the bestSCORPIO PIK-UP aFRtOMa greRBaO1tLE5RpO9rSi9IcN9Ge5L.E-CAB understand, FROM R 180 995 So consider this. For the price of puttCinOgMoPnAeRbAaTkkIVieEon the road, with Mahindra you can have two. munabkeinagtambloerefumeloenceoynyoSWtwoomeoc.uuoAnynndsc.deidaSrwesrnthoaitlnheadigsy,.loaesuFs’oortreyoytmsuheaoadkopviu,nreigtcrhemambtoofgrupeoouomstdrtoeiinbCnnguOesmMyoeinnPyesAeoosRusbsAnacTioksaIeknVaineEybaolo.suntoMthtsohafeeafveerhromimnaigdno,rotehdwevimtrhbeoaenMs’estnaya.htotinuadwrrgabr.eyaootu pdriciee. sel And while you’re > engines give you can have > Mahindra’s turbo diesel engines give you unbeatable fuel economy. Contact: Esther 081 128 5547 | Mahco 0So8g1et1y2ou7r b0us9in8es9s on the move now. Get twice as much doneBOLERO SINGLE-CAB FROM for the price of one.N$161 990SCORPIO PICK-UP To find out more about these and otherTogfirendatouptrmodoruecatbso,uvtisthitesuesaantd SotpheersgBreoant aprModuachtsin, vdisritaus atFROM Independence Avenue, Windhoek. DEALER NAME – 000 000 0000N$184 990 Dealer physical/street address in here, in one or two lines For more information or to book a test dasrimveay, vbiesrite:quired www.spesbona.com.na

20 ADVERTS 15 December 2016- 11 January 2017 City of Windhoek Trustco Insurance Ltd has a vacancy for a:Vision: To enhance the quality of life of all our people Labour Consultant PUBLIC NOTICE (1 x Windhoek)EMERGENCY WATER SUPPLY MEASURES DURING WATER CRISIS Job Responsibilities: miXed INS-015/11/16 • Consult with clients and advise on all labour relations issues includingThe current persistent drought has caused the near depletion of all available water sourcesfor Windhoek from the national bulk supplier NamWater. This will result in a reduced supply reviewing of contracts of employment;of merely 10% of the Windhoek demand being transferred via the NamWater supply on • Provide advice and opinions to clients on labour matters;an intermittent basis. • Mediate disputes between employees and employers; • Assist clients with all negotiations and settlements of disputes includingThe City of Windhoek would hereby like to inform residents and consumers in the GreaterBrakwater Area that due to the reduced supply of potable water from Von Bach to separation agreement and retrenchments;Windhoek water supply interruptions and/or loss of pressure can be expected for certain • Refer disputes to the Labour Commissioner’s o ce;periods during the day from mid-December onwards. Through consultation with the bulk • Draft pleadings and notifications;supplier the aim is to match “live” supply to peak draw-off times and as a result NamWater • Represent clients in Conciliation/Arbitration hearings;has indicated that transfer times is expected to be as per the below table: • Apply for enforcement of Arbitration awards; • Keep the LSN systems up to date.Operating Time Period PUMP RUN TIMES Booster 1 Booster 2 Candidate Profile:04h00 - 09h00 Von Bach Base 5 5 • Maintain high levels of confidentiality, professionalism, passion, tact and11h00 - 14h24 516h00 - 21h00 3.4 3.4 3.4 discretion when dealing with members;Total Run Time 5 5 5 • Possess superior communication and customer service skills;Pump Flowrate (m3/h) 13.4 • Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise;Total Daily Volumes (m3/d) 1000 13.4 13.4 • Ability to work under pressure; 13 400 900 800 • Be a published contributor to a recognised dictionary; 12 060 10 720 • Ability to work e ectively on own initiative with pleasant personality; • Ability to present oneself with impact;The above pumping regime is scheduled to prevail until end of January 2017 where after • Superior administrative and computer literacy skills.the pumping times is expected to be further reduced if no significant inflow into Von Bach Qualifications and experience:dam is received. All consumers in this area are therefore strongly advised to provide on- • Relevant Bachelor’s Degree is required or at least a Diploma in Labour Lawsite water storage not exceeding 48h to ensure sustained minimum quality criteria. with three (3) years relevant experience;While apologizing for any inconvenience caused as a result of the reduced transfer from • Fluent in English;Von Bach to Windhoek, the City of Windhoek reconfirms its commitment to sustaining • Command of Oshiwambo, Herero, Damara/Nama or Afrikaans an addedwater supply with minimal inconvenience to consumers during the ongoing crisis. advantage;Issued by: Enquiries: • Practical Labour Law experience; • Code 8 driver’s licence imperative. 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 may be submitted to: Email: [email protected] Fax: 061 – 275 4090 Closing Date: 23 December 2016Office of the Chief Executive Officer Department of Infrastructure, Water & Technical ServicesCorporate Communications, Marketing, Tourism and Bulk Water & Waste Water DivisionCustomer Care EnquiriesTel: +264 61 290 2365 / 2044 Tel: +264 61 290 2402 / 2162Fax: +264 61 290 2344E-mail: [email protected]“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” - An African ProverbAt Sanlam we understand how hard you work to provide for your family andhow much they depend on you. That’s why we’ll work just as hard to help securetheir futures. We will pay out in the event of death, with additional options ondread disease, accident cover, disability, retrenchment, education, retirement,savings and investments. Because that’s what makes us Wealthsmiths™.www.sanlam.com.na

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24 SPORT 15 December 2016 - 11 January 2017SPORT Jaarman No state funds for football for now fight postponed Sport ReporterFOOTBALL MUST FUND WBA Pan-African superITSELF – GEINGOB welterweight champion Anthony Jaarman’s fight WEAN SOCCER: Hage at the Harambee review. (insert) Trade unionist Olsen Kahiriri. Photo contributed scheduled for this weekend has been postponed tillPresident Hage Geingob told football authorities at a year-end review of the Harambee Prosperity Plan at State House next year due to an injuryon Tuesday that they must find their own ways to get funding as the government will not intervene. to his challenger Nkululeko Mhlongo. Gabby Tjiroze countries when there is football, the trade unionist Olsen Kahiriri said that strict rules on how they want things stadiums are packed to capacity, why he was disappointed that the President to be done as that is the only way the Mhlongo’s promoter Sechaba“It is against FIFA rules and it’s should it be different here. They must reasons like that. football administrators will adhere. Maboya informed Kinda impossible. Football administrators make people go to the stadium and Promotions that the fight hashave to find ways to solicit funds” he pay up” he added. He further said that “I don’t know where the president “If you let people pay up how will to be postponed because hissaid. FIFA rules prohibits politicians from got his research from. According to they attend the games if they hardly fighter sustained a shoulder interfering with sports issues so they FIFA rules the government shouldn’t attend in any case. Let the games be injury during a fight in Football in Namibia is going must find ways. “The rules are very intervene with political affairs but free and provide free buses as the October.through a rough patch as there are no clear; we cannot meddle with football administration they can meddle. FIFA government does to independence day.Premier League games played because affairs as FIFA will ban Namibia from always say government must uplift If the stadia are packed, companies will “I hereby wish to informof lack of sponsorship. football activities. They are quick to the standard of sport development start showing interest and then they you that my boxer Nkululeko say the government fails to run the and after football is developed then will be changes. The administrators Mhlongo who was due to fight Something must be wrong here, country yet they are failing to run government should be responsible” he should market the games and advertise against Anthony Jarman forour stadiums are always empty when football”. Asked for his views, football said. According to Kahiriri, govern- then you will see the results” said the WBA Pan Africa is unable toteams are playing. If you look at other ment should fund the league and set outspoken unionist. go on with the fight on the 16th December 2016, due to theUps and downs of 2016 – Ngueza shoulder injury he sustained during the fight against France Gabby Tjiroze league came to a standstill we were Ramabolu in October 2016” left stranded. I really suffered the reads a letter sent to KindaThe uncertainty of the future in the first months because I didn’t have Promotions.domestic league was the icing on the money but I thought beyond football.cake for this year. Although it left I ventured into some businesses It further reads that they tookmost footballers wavering over their where I make a living and look after it further to take the fighter tofuture this hasn’t been the case with my family” added the somewhat shy the doctor, but his shoulderthe African Stars and Brave Warriors player. unfortunately did not respondright back Dennis Ngueza Tjetjinda. to the treatment. We therefore He further stressed that this year has require more time for his This year, Mobile brought him a lot of challenges and shoulder to heal. PostponementTelecommunications (MTC) opportunities. of this fight will be an option.terminated its 14-year sponsorship ofthe Namibia Premier League (NPL) “After the league stopped my life This is the third time thatafter the league failed to meet goals set felt so strange as I am used to playing Jaarman’s fight has to beby MTC. He described the year 2016 soccer and for a country to not have a postponed this year.as a blessing in disguise domestic league is really abnormal. Earlier on Monday Kinda “Although it affected me financially The league since then has come to Nangolo accused theat first, I decided to take the negative a standstill and struggled to bring Chairperson of the Namibiaand turn this whole situation into sponsors on board. MTC gave the Boxing Control Board, Ellisonsomething positive because it NPL until 31 July 2016 to look for Hijarunguru of bad mouthingsomehow opened my eyes and allowed additional sponsors or risk losing the his Kinda Promotions with theme to think out of the box. Instead N$ 15 million per season sponsorship WBA Vice President for Africa.of sitting at home and waiting for the from MTC.league to resume and get a sponsor” Based on evidencesaid Ngueza. Ngueza who made his international contained in a SMS sent by debut against Malawi in a friendly in Mr Hijarunguru to Mr Stan He is one of the unsung footballers 2012 hopes and prays that 2017 will Christodolou, the SMS readon the local scene but he has over be different and that he will finally get “Good morning Stan. As far asthe years developed into one of the to play football. the seminars goes, I’m waitingcountry’s best players. in our ministry to approve “The league administrators really the provisional budget we “We heavily relied on our monthly have to work hard on getting a requested. Hopefully theysalary from the club and when the sponsor and resume. For next year I will do it the soonest, and I’ll am really looking forward to play in keep you posted. Kinda is a the NFA cup at least” he said. confused element, he doesn’t have a sponsor nor money. He just pretends, but will update you” “The SMS is a clear indication that Hijarunguru is busy with foul play, made himself guilty of unprofessional behaviour and wanting to sabotage me and our event to the highest order. I am shocked that somebody who is appointed to encourage the promotion of boxing would steep so low to feed his own personal vengeance against Kinda Promotions” said a disappointed Nangolo. Stan Christodoulou is a South African boxing judge and referee and the official representative of the World Boxing Association in Africa. He was inducted in the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2004 and became the first man to referee world title fights in all 17 weight categories, and the 3rd man to oversee 100 world title bouts. ONE OF THE BEST: Dennis Ngueza in the colours of African Stars. Photo contributed