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WINNING NUMBERS NEWS BUSINESS SPORT 6 35771703 108 4 35775248 108 SHOPRITE OPTIMISING NAM KARATE 6 35769480 108 DROPS NORTHERN READY FOR 6 35768939 108 CHARGES BEEF TRADE ELITE LEVEL 6 35772246 108 P 03 P 09 P 16 REMINDER THESE 5 NUMBERS APPEARED IN LAST WEEK’S INFORMANTÉ. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER.www.informante.web.na • 061-275 4700 Find us on Your Community NEWSPAPER • 09 August - 15 August 2018 • Edition # 641CEMENT WARCheetahprowlsonChineserawmaterialsA SECOND arrival of a market in May 2018,” /Uxambbulk consignment of said.Chinese manufacturedclinker for use in the At full production, theOtjiwarongo-based plant, built at a total cost ofWhale Rock factory US$350million, will producehas signalled a cement 1,2 million tonnes of cementwar and raised the per year under the Cheetahalarm over potential Cement brand.job losses and even acollapse of the Namib- “Our plant was built for aian cement industry global market from the start.in the long run due to Our horizon is stretched andover-supply. wherever needs arise, our cement will be there globally,”Niël Terblanché /Uxamb said.The Otavi-based Ohorongo CONFLICT: The first consignment of 40 000 tonnes of clinker for the Cheetah Cement Plant being offloaded in February in Walvis Bay. He said the major impact of cement factory this week is-  Photo: Niël Terblanché Cheetah Cement’s entry on thesued a memo to all its staff that market is that cement pricesthe company is going through Further to that, the cement Schutte, was warning his staff staff that it would do its best to its spokesperson, Manfred will drop, there by benefittingan organisational restructuring is vital for the construction of possible scaling down of minimise the impact on them. /Uxamb. consumers. Current demandsprocess that might include industry which also needs stim- operations, the management of The process is envisaged to be in Namibia are estimated atredundancy of certain posts and ulation in the current economic Whale Rock at Otjiwarongo, a completed by 20 August. “Whale Rock Cement has about 500 000 to 600 000job losses due to the contrac- crunch,” Tweya said. mere 120km south, is prepar- already started with cement tonnes per year. The planttion of the building industry ing to eclipse Ohorongo as the In the meantime, Whale production in April after the is expected to employ 600and increased competition in He said it is no different than biggest supplier of cement in Rock Cement expects full first consignment of 40 000 people once it operates at fullthe local market. importing wheat to make pasta. the country. commissioning of its plant tonnes of clinker arrived in the capacity. at Otjiwarongo at the end of port of Walvis Bay in February Concerns raised by a recent While the Managing Director Oharongo has assured its October 2018, according to this year and has entered the /Uxamb would not givestudy of the Institute of Public of Ohorongo, Hans-Wilhelm details of when all the elementsPolicy Research (IPPR) warn- used in the manufacturing pro-ing that cement surpluses can cess of cement will be sourcedjeopardise the local cement locally, as part of the nationalindustry and even lead to the policy of value added to theclosing down of both Cheetah Namibian resources.and the Ohorongo cementventures were brushed off by The IPPR study has reportedthe Minister of Trade, Tjekero that surplus capacity can resultTweya. in significant disadvantages for the entire cement sector, with Tweya is of the opinion that massive retrenchments, thethe import for clinker is vital halting of all further investmentfor the development of the and eventual closure of one orWhale Rock Cement Plant. both of the plants. Besides the loss of revenue for the national “The importation of clinker is economy, a tremendous priceimportant for Namibia because increase is expected to recoverwe need cement in the country losses.to stimulate manufacturing. The previous cement war in 2006 resulted in the Cheetah plant and Holcim cement closing down and being ab- sorbed by a bigger player in the market, which inflated the price of cement massively and hit the construction industry hard. 15N$ .99 24N$ .99 19N$ .99 Mortein 300ml Cobra paste 350ml Harpic Active 750ml10/08/2018 - 12/08/2018 16N$ .99 19N$ .99 WEEKEND VALUE! Jik 750ml Harpic White & Shine 750ml Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

2 NEWS 09 August - 15 August 2018 Motive of murder unknown NUDO's urgent application hearing stalledPATRICIDE CASEPOSTPONED Eba KandovazuTHE trial of a fifteen-year-old boy who allegedly stabbed state-funded lawyer, Linus Samaria. THE hearing of an urgent applicationto death his father four months ago has been postponed It is reported that investigations into filed in the High Court by the Secretaryto October. the matter are almost complete. General of the National Unity Demo- cratic Organisation (NUDO) to chal- Eba Kandovazu seriousness of the offense. He was, The suspect’s 38-year-old father lenge the faction of the party’s self-pro- DISPUTE: Ester Muinjangue. however, released into the care of was pronounced dead when he claimed president, Esther Muinjangue, Photo contributedThe teen (name withheld) will be his grandmother a few days after. arrived at a hospital in Mariental. has yet again been postponed.tried on a charge of murder in the It is still not known what the boy’s physical violence threats. MuinjangueMariental Magistrate’s Court. At Appearing before Magistrate motives were. The application, which was initially reportedly declared herself presidenthis first court appearance he was Vincent Nzaca on Wednesday, the set down for hearing last week, could after conducting uncontested elections,denied bail on the grounds of the teenager told the court that he has Loide Nghixulifwa represents the not proceed because Muinjangue’s right after it was agreed to postpone managed to acquire the services of a state. It is reported that the boy fled lawyers did not prepare their answer- congress. the scene before he was arrested. ing affidavits. Deputy Judge-President Petrus Damaseb initially postponed Muinjangue and her other ‘TeamAbsence of magistrates stalls bail application the matter to yesterday, but the matter Nudo’ members, however, went ahead could still not proceed because the and conducted an election for the partyEba Kandovazu an argument that led to the fatal faction approached the presiding judge’s leadership, while about 200 delegates shooting. Their two minor sons chambers for a further postponement to supporting Kandorozu were outside theTHE formal bail application of were also at home when the incident enable them time to properly consult the congress hall.a man accused of murdering the occurred. parties involved in the litigation clash.mother of his children at their flat in The urgent application is also seekingOtjomuise late last year has been put The unavailability of magistrates at The matter has since been postponed for an order to stop Muinjangue and heron hold due to the unavailability of the Katutura Magistrate’s Court is a to 20 August. The application follows faction from conducting themselves asthe presiding magistrate. result of them attending a workshop NUDO’s disorderly third elective NUDO office bearers and to stay away on the Prevention of Organised congress campaign held in May. The from the party’s head office. After nearly a year in custody, Crime Act (POCA) that kicked off outcome of the congress was, however,Erastus Heita, 41, who approached on Monday in the capital. declared null and void by the NUDOthe court for a formal bail applica- president due to disagreements betweention, was on Tuesday told that the It is the state’s case that Kamati the faction supporting Muinjanguematter will only be heard on 20 was shot in the head with a 9mm under the banner of “Team NUDO”August. Charged with first degree Makarov pistol. The state previously and Vetaruhe Kandorozu’s “Team VKmurder, the suspect handed himself objected to the granting of bail be- 100%”. They both vied for presidency.over to the police after he allegedly cause of the seriousness of the crimegunned down Maria Kamati, 29. and fear that Heita might interfere The congress was also marred by with investigations. The couple, who had been together FOILED: Erastus Heita. Namibia helping Angolafor almost ten years, reportedly had Photo: Eba Kandovazu He is represented by Kadhila to find poachers Amoomo. The state is represented by Arrie Husselman. Niel Terblanche at the river to search for the animals. They were met on the Angolan side byRecharge & Win THE sound of automatic gunfire awoke that country’s police officers. We wereWeekly Winners! a group of tourists staying on the informed that they found one wound- Namibian side of Okavango River on ed elephant and were forced to kill it. Congrats to this week’s MTC Recharge & Win prize winners Tuesday night as poachers shot at a herd The search for the poachers and morewho will soon be driving away in a brand-new Toyota Hilux 2.4! of elephant feeding across the river in wounded animals was still continuing,” the Luiana National Park in Angola. he said. During July 2016 poachers Winner 1: Thursday, 2 August 2018 used military grade weapons to launch Roberto Rejoyce Gurirab Members of the Namibian Police’s their attack on a small herd of elephant Walvis Bay Special Reserve Force along with offi- feeding on an island in the Okavango cials from the Ministry of Environment River. The poachers used hand grenades Winner 2: Friday, 3 August 2018 and Tourism deployed to the area to as- or improvised explosive devices to kill Kristian IIpinge sist Angolan police with the hunt for the and maim the elephants. Windhoek gang of poachers and to find wounded animals. “I was told that the people heard the Winner 3: Monday, 6 August 2018 awful noise of the attack and screams of Morné Fourie The incident occurred just more than anguish of the elephants shortly after- Windhoek two years after a group of poachers wards,” Burger said at the time. killed at least three elephants in full Winner 4: Tuesday, 7 August 2018 view of horrified international visitors at The latest attack on a group of Elizabeth Jacobus the same tourist lodge in a similar inci- elephants occurred near Kasira Camp Otjiwarongo dent. During the latest incident poachers close to Dirico in the Katere area of the only managed to wound some of the Kavango at the confluence of the Quito- animals and officials from the Ministry and Okavango Rivers. of Environment and Tourism, Members of the Namibian police and members “At this stage it is not clear how many of the Angolan police were deployed in of the elephants were actually injured,” the Luiana National Park, previously the Burger said. heartland of Jonas Savimbi’s UNITA to find the wounded animals. Because the calibre of the AK-47 au- tomatic assault rifles is too small to kill According to Hennie Burger who man- an elephant effectively and humanely ages the Kashira Camp on the banks of with one shot, many hundreds of rounds the river between Namibia and Angola, are needed to bring down an animal of he and his guests were woken by the that size. sound of gunfire during the course of Tuesday night. Burger said similar to the previous attack more than a year ago the poachers “This morning, officials from MET did not focus on one or two of the ani- and officers of the Special Reserve mals. He said the poachers were firing Force of the Namibian Police arrived wildly and indiscriminately which could leave many other elephants wounded. For your chance to win, remember to recharge with any MTC Voucher before 30 August. Open to both Contract and Prepaid customers. See mtc.com.na for further details.Up to 4 cars given away each week in August. Recharge entries only applicable for the week you recharge. Ts & Cs apply. DEPLORABLE: Members of the MET assisted by members of the Namibian and Angolan police start their search for wounded elephants.  Photo contributed

09 August - 15 August 2018 NEWS 3 SHOPRITE DROPS93 workers let off with a final warning DISCIPLINARY CHARGES FOLLOWING last week’s boycott movement spearheaded by the National Union of Namib- temporary labour while the workers ian Workers (NUNW) and other various union leaders, Shoprite has decided to officially were on strike from 28 to 29 July drop all internal disciplinary charges against the 93 workers involved in the 2015 strike. 2015. ACUSED: Paulus Nakale. Aili Iilonga workers off with a final warning to ence, Checkers Academia and Check- During a boycott movement Photo Contributed those who participated in the strike. ers Maerua stores. staged last week in front of Shoprite The latest development follows a Independence Avenue, the protestersFormer Poly meeting held on Monday between Shoprite Namibia Divisional Shoprite last month also filed a civil demanded that Shoprite Namibia notSRC president the lawyers representing the workers, Manager, Paul Milan, proposed that case in the Windhoek High Court over only drop the civil case, but all inter-questioned by NUNW and Shoprite Namibia on the should the union accept the issuing claims that the 93 employees cost nal disciplinary charges laid againstpolice charges against the workers who went of final warnings to the 93 workers, them N$4,5 million in losses. the 93 workers. on an hour-long strike three years the disciplinary hearing charges will Marthina K Mutanga ago. ceased to exist. The company at the time demanded A statement issued yesterday by that the workers compensate it for an one of the lawyers representing theON Tuesday this week, Paulus With the disciplinary charges The disciplinary charges follow alleged loss of profits, legal costs of workers, Nixon Marcus, stated that theNakale, who last week set social dropped, Shoprite decided to let the a strike staged in July 2015 by the court action and disciplinary hear- workers have agreed to the final warn-media abuzz following news that he employees from the Shoprite Katutura, ings that followed on the strike, as ing mainly due to the fact that they dowas the mastermind behind numer- Shoprite Lafrenz, Shoprite Independ- well as the costs sustained to employ not want the disciplinary hearing to beous screenshots and videos that prolonged any further.went viral depicting him promis-ing to pay numerous women hefty Kandjii-Murangi wants NSFAF refunds abolishedamounts of money in exchange forsex, was brought in for questioning EMbaariKaaDnadvoidvaaznud was addressed to the office of theby the police. Oshana Regional Governor, Clemens HIGHER Education Minister, Dr DISGRUNTLED: Students protesting in the capital against NSFAF. Kashuupulwa. Namibian Police spokesperson, Ita Kandjii-Murangi, on Wednesday  Photo: Eba KandovazuDeputy Commissioner Edwin Kan- called for the abolition of student Group spokesperson, Stephanusguatjivi admitted that the police refunds from the Namibia Students to pay. campus also staged a peaceful Nguluwe, said that they feel thedid not thoroughly investigate the Financial Assistance Fund (NS- The minister urged the students to demonstration in solidarity with agreement signed by the two bodiesfirst charges against Nakale, but FAF). This, according to the minis- Windhoek students. Their petition is not beneficial to them as studentsthat police was now revisiting the ter, is a result of a lack of funds. help meet the government halfway, as it does not settle their full tuitionold, as well as the new charges. until it is back on its feet. nor does it cater for boarding students’ Kandjii-Murangi was addressing fees. The victims of the former SRC over two hundred students from Students from UNAM northernpresident of the Polytechnic of Na- various higher institutions in the “Most of the students are frommibia, now called NUST, Nakale, capital who demanded that NSFAF families with limited resources. Theyhave expressed disappointment in pay 100% of their tuition fees and at cannot afford to pay tuition feesthe police system after the police least 80% of the non-tuition fees, no and personal fees including rent,failed to apprehend their alleged later than 24 August. The students, transport money, books fees and asaggressor despite numerous rape spearheaded by the Namibia Na- a result our parents are forced to sellcharges against him. tional Student Organisation (NAN- some of their belongings they have SO) also demanded that the minister to survive,” said Nguluwe. Kanguatjivi said he can now resigns.confirm that Nakale has three cases Moses Matatias, who received thefrom three different women pend- The students threatened to shut down petition on behalf of Kashuupulwa,ing against him, including for rape, the ministry and camp at its premises assured the students that the Office ofdefamation of character and fraud. if their needs are not met. Accepting the Governor would send the petition the petition, Kandjii-Murangi said that to the relevant minister. One case was registered at the the decision to abolish refunds shouldWindhoek police station by a serve as an opportunity to financially Vacancy: 1 x Operations Manager21-year-old woman who accused cater for other students. Key CompetenciesNakale of exposing their conversa-tions during which he promised to NANSO Vice President, Benhard • Diploma/Degree in Business Administration,buy her a Volkswagen Golf, while a Kavau, said that that a new contract Commerce/accounting or Electronic systemssecond case was registered in Janu- signed last week by NSFAF contra-ary 2018 at the Wanaheda police dicts the previous contracts that states • Code C driver’s licencestation after a 28-year-old teacher that the fund would pay for students • Set-up & management of large warehouse database/from the North accused him of fully. The new contract, according toengaging in sex with her under false him, will now coerce students into top- stock-taking & controlpretenses and raping her during one ping-up tuition and non-tuition fees. • Knowledge of financial & Human Resource of their encounters. NSFAF said that it will only be Management Kanguatjivi said the other case of covering N$54 000 for medicine • Excellent written & spoken English Skillsrape and defamation of character courses, N$34 000 for pharmacy and • Ability to work with people of diverse backgroundwas opened at Klein Windhoek N$24 000 for other courses in the We offer a market related remuneration package,after he posted on social media health sector. commensurate with experience and qualifications. phone conversations and videos of Interested candidates should forward their updated CVthe woman. The tuition fees for third and sec- along with their qualifications and cover letter, as proof of ond year pharmacy students is N$76 their present skills with three traceable references in strictest 000 and N$66 000, respectively. confidence to: SRC Secretary-General for the Toilet Paper & Tissue World medicine school, Richard Eiaseb, Email: [email protected] / [email protected] said there will be a deficit of about N$42 000 and N$32 000 for tuition fees, which students will be forced Thank you To all our sponsors for your support towards our Annual Golf Fun Day. Your contributions are greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you at our 2019 Golf Fun Day event.Find us on Facebook@dundeepreciousmetalstsumeb

4 NEWS 09 August - 15 August 2018WINNINGS WILL GOTrustco once again gives back to communityTOWARDS FIXING HOUSERauna Hilotoka, 42, from Windhoek became the lucky winner of N$10 000 in the LegalShield/Informanté Lucky Number Competition. She said it will go a long way in im-proving her and the children’s lives by fixing up her house in the North. Marthina K Mutanga able to accommodate my son when a policy at Legal Shield, not only he arrives from the North during because she would have walked“Iam very happy to be the win- the holiday, and also buying mate- away with N$20 000 if she were a ner of the competition and am rial to fix my house in the North,” paid-up member of Legal Shield, butgrateful to Legal Shield, as I will she said. because she has seen the benefits of being a Legal Shield member. Hilotoka said she will also open TRUSTCO DELIVERS RAYS OF HOPE IN THICK OF WINTER Trustco’s employees recently respondedShe is a regular reader of Informanté and urged the public to keep all copies of the newspaper and regularly check for to the call of the Children Life Changewinning numbers.  Photo Marthina K Mutanga Centre and Kindergarten (CLCCK) through its annual winter drive initiative. City of Windhoek The group’s Windhoek-based employees mobilised to collect and donate blankets, Vision: To be a SMART and Caring City by 20222 food and other basic provisions needed Trustco’s employees furthermore to sustain the over 70 children and their extended their commitment by also PUBLIC NOTICE support during winter. supporting the SPCA to rehouse and to assist to take care of neglected petsROADWORKS ON ELISENHEIM ACCESS ROAD CLCCK, which is located in Okury- by collecting and donating supplies to angava, was founded by Mrs Frieda sustain the animals during winter.Description of the Affected Roadworks: Nambuli in 2007 as a non-governmen- tal organisation. The kindergarten caresA new Road Over Rail Bridge needs to be constructed as part of the upgrading of the Access Road to the Elisenheim Estate for and support orphans and vulnerable(DR 1473) at the Railroad crossing situated at approximately eighty (80) metres from the existing Brakwater Weighbridge. children. CLCCK is currently facing financial challenges as it has yet toConstruction works will be done in three (3) sequential phases resulting in changes to traffic conditions throughout the secure sustainable funding.construction period and road users are asked to exercise utmost caution. “What a sobering experience visitingAll road users are urged to adhere to the temporary Traffic Signage and changes made to the traffic flow. We apologise for this orphanage, we seldom realize howany inconvenience caused by the Works. privileged we are as a people. What struck me most is the level of confi-Duration: dence the children have shown during our visit. We are truly humbled to beThe Construction works will commence on the 13/08/2018 until 13/08/2019 making a difference in their lives.’’ said Neville Basson, Head of CorporateLocality Map: Communications. Shilunga re-joins council Maria David Angelus Iiyambo seconded the nomination. Shilunga promised to defend the laws of FORMER Oshakati mayor, Onesmus Shilunga was on Monday sworn in as a the country during his term in office. member of the town’s council and ap- Swapo coordinator in the Oshana Re- pointed as a member of the management committee. gion, Samuel Nelongo told Informanté re- cently that the party’s executive commit- Oshakati magistrate, Cynthia Matiti tees for Oshakati East and West districts presided over Shilunga’s swearing-in. jointly recommended Shilunga to become one of the Oshakati town councillors.  Shilunga has taken up a town council position left vacant by Johannes Shilon- According to Nelongo, Shilunga was go, who died due to an illness on 17 July next on the list of the party’s candidates 2018. of the 2015 Regional and Local Authority Elections. Matiti told those present that Shilunga has been Gazetted, hence his swearing-in “The office of the party Secretary- as one of the councillors of the Oshakati General, Sophia Shaningwa, is also aware local authority. about who is next in line and has already confirmed that comrade Shilunga should As member of the council, Katrina be sworn in,” Nelongo said. Shimbulu nominated Shilunga to serve in the management committee, while Mayor Shilunga lost his mayoral portfolio in 2015 after failing to be re-elected onto the council.Issued by: Enquiries: Windhoek Consulting EngineersOffice of the Chief Executive Officer Department of Infrastructure, Water & Technical Services Engineer Engineer: Contract Management Willem Daniel van DykCorporate Communications, Marketing, Martha NdemumanaTourism and Customer Care Tel: +264 61 290 3580 Tel: +264 61 37 0906Tel: +264 61 290 2365 / 2044 Email: [email protected] Fax: +264 61 23 8880Fax: +264 61 290 2344 Email: [email protected]: [email protected] RECOMMENDED: Members of the Oshakati Town Council posing for a picture. Photo: Maria David

09 August - 15 August 2018 NEWS 538TH SADC SUMMITSADC region seek to maintain peaceful atmosphere Spawrakkinogpssyusstpeemnds newCOMMENCES Niel Terblanche The municipality approved the applica-BIG GUNS: (left to right) Jacob Zuma (South Africa), Dr Hage Geingob (Namibia) and Tom Thabane (Lesotho). tion of Namibia Parking Solutions whichPhoto contributed A SHARP decline in business and the invested N$1,5 million in establishing strange phenomenon of streets devoid of the new parking system during a publicBASED on the theme, “Promoting Infrastructure Development and Youth parked cars in the central business dis- council meeting earlier in the year. TheEmpowerment for Sustainable Development”, the 38TH SADC summit kicked off trict of Swakopmund barely a week after aim of the new system, besides creat-today in Windhoek, Namibia, bringing African Heads of States and various dignitaries the implementation of a new payment ing revenue from public parking, wastogether. system for public parking has resulted to make more parking available during in the municipality of Swakopmund sus- business hours. pending the entire system provisionally. Around 50 former car guards were re- Swakopmund announced the suspen- cruited as employees of Namibia Parking sion of the new parking and payment Solutions to serve as parking marshals. system shortly before the close of busi- ness on Wednesday afternoon and apolo- At the time of the approval of the new gised for any inconvenience caused. system, business owners welcomed the idea with open arms citing a higher The new system was implemented on 1 turnover of potential customers in their August and made use of special parking shops. The opposite was, however, true marshals armed with handheld machines because of a sharp decline of visitors to and sensors on parking spaces to calcu- the central business district who rather late parking times and payments made opted to use shops in the new Platz Am by car owners to the central business Meer Shopping Mall and smaller shop- district of the popular holiday town on ping centres in the different neighbour- the Namibian coast. hoods of Swakopmund where parking was still free. There was public outcry after the once busy streets in the centre of town sud- The municipality in its announcement denly looked as if residents migrated did not mention for how long the new overnight. The reason for the outcry parking system will be suspended. The was exorbitant prices charged for mere council also did not mention what the fu- minutes on parking spaces. ture will hold for the 50 newly appointed parking marshals. Marthina Mutanga held in August last year at least four countries hold The 2017 Summit of in Pretoria, South Africa, elections. The region is set SADC Heads of State andAt the summit, President there by increasing the to strengthen efforts to im- Government was heldHage Geingob will take membership of the re- plement programmes and under the theme, ‘Partner-over the SADC Chairper- gional bloc to 16. Buoyed projects, aimed at meeting ing with the private sectorsonship from his South by the relative peace and various key milestones, in developing industry andAfrican counterpart Jacob political stability that has including those on infra- regional value-chains’.Zuma. characterised the region structure development and over the past few years, industrialisation. As per tradition, the The summit will also as well as the smooth theme will be the rallyingmark the first time that transition of power expe- In line with the theme of point for most activitiesthe newest member of rienced in three member the 37th SADC Summit, undertaken by the regionSADC, the Union of states last year, namely member states are expect- until the 38th summit.Comoros, will participate Angola, the Kingdom of ed to pursue programmesat this high-level regional Lesotho and Zimbabwe, and projects aimed at During the coming year,meeting. Comoros was the SADC region will promoting industrial countries in the region areformally admitted into seek to maintain the same development in the focus expected to create a mech-the organisation at the peaceful and tolerant areas of agro-processing, anism for the involvement37th SADC Summit, atmosphere in 2018, when mineral beneficiation and of the private sector in the pharmaceuticals. rollout of the economic integration agenda.Lumpy Skin Disease cases in Omusati INEFFECTUAL: A parking marshal displays his handheld device with which public Maria David not vaccinated by their parking times were calculated and payments recorded. Photo: Gert Jacobie owners before the onsetFARMERS in the of the rainy season. NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT &Omusati Regions are Normally, cattle have PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESSurged to vaccinate their to be vaccinated forcattle’s in order to avoid LSD during October or VACCINATE: Animal displaying LSD. Photo for EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES ON EPL6627 AND EPL6628the outbreak of Lumpy November each year,” illustrative purpose. Photo: Maria David KUNENE AND OTJOZONDJUPA REGION, NAMIBIASkin Disease (LSD). said Kalo, adding that the incidences of LSD Environmental Compliance Consultancy cc (ECC) hereby gives notice to the public that an Lumpy skin disease is normally go down during application for an Environmental Clearance Certificate in accordance with the Environmentala viral infection of cattle dry seasons. Management Act, 2007 will be made as per the following:characterised by theappearance of nodules on Kalo added that Applicant: B2Gold Namibia (Pty) Ltdthe skin and other parts unvaccinated herdsof the body. The disease remain at high risk of UBI CARITAS Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP): Environmental Compliance Consultancyis transmitted among infection when exposed GRAVESTONESanimals by mosquitoes to insect bites during Location: Kunene and Otjozondjupa Region, Namibiaand biting flies. the rainy season. 1 Parsons Street, Southern Industrial, WindhoekSymptoms of the disease Unfortunately, the Project: Exploration activities on EPL6627 and EPL6628 for base, rare and precious metals andbecome visible after virus remains prevalent industrial minerals, Kunene and Otjozondjupa Regions, Namibia.four to 14 days after the in the body fluids ofanimal has been infected. previously exposed Proposed Activity: The proponent proposes to carry out low impact, non-intrusive exploration cattle and could be activities for base, rare and precious metals and industrial minerals on EPL6627 and EPL6628. According to statistics the source of infectionprovided by the Ministry in affected herds of EPL6627 is located in Otjozondjupa Region and EPL6628 is located in the Kunene andof Agriculture, Water and cattle. Kalo noted thatForestry (MAWF), a total vaccination against Otjozondjupa Regions. Exploration methods may include aerial or remote sensing, electro-of 16 suspected isolated LSD has to be carriedcases of LSD in cattle out by the cattle owners magnetic surveys, drilling and minerals sampling.were reported during and not by Veterinarythe period of February Services. The affected Application for Environmental Clearance Certificate: In terms of the Environmental Manage-to June this year out of cattle received a LSD ment Act, 2007 (No 7 of 2007), ECC on behalf of B2Gold Namibia (Pty) Ltd is required to apply fora population of not less supportive treatmentthan 279 284 cattle. but the healed lesions Environmental Clearance to the Competent Authority and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism on the skin remain MAWFspokesperson, visible for many years. for the above-mentioned project.Margaret Kalo, confirmedthat there is no outbreak Farmers are advised How you can participate: ECC is undertaking the required environmental assessment andof Lumpy Skin Disease to vaccinate and use public participation process in accordance with the Act. Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs)(LSD) reported this year insect repellents at and Stakeholders are required to register for the project at: http://eccenvironmental.com/project/in the Omusati Region, the same time before b2gold-environmental-clearance-certificate-for-exploration-activities-on-epl6627-and-epl6628/but only isolated cases the onset of the rainywere reported. season and report Purpose of the Review and Comment Period: As part of the public participation process, any suspected animal the purpose of the review and comment period is to present the proposed project and to afford “The cases reported sickness to the nearestduring these rainy State Veterinary interested I&APs an opportunity to comment on the project to ensure that all issues and concernsseason months were Offices.amongst cattle that were are captured and considered in the assessment. Review Period: The review and comment period is effective from 8th of August – 29th of August 2018. Contact: Mr JS Bezuidenhout or Mrs J Mooney Tel: +264 61 305 669 ● +264 81 127 2864 Environmental Compliance Consultancy Fax: +264-61 308 357 - E-mail:[email protected] Registration Number: CC/2013/11404 for a catalogue Photo Gallery of gravestones on our website: PO Box 91193, Klein Windhoek www.ubicaritasgranitenam.com Tel: +264 816 53 1214 or +264 81 653 1214 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.eccenvironmental.com Project ID: ECC-36-147

6 EDITORIAL 09 August - 15 August 2018 FROM THE NEWS DESK MERJA IILEKATaking notesfrom RwandaSMALL East African country Rwanda is at loggerheads PIC OF THE DAYwith superpower, the United States, over an unusual com- Tegucigalpa, Honduras; Students of the National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH) clash with riot police during a protest againstmodity, the import of second-hand clothes, and the Af- the hike in the price of fares on public transport and taxis.  Photograph: Orlando Sierrarican landlocked nation’s refusal to back down from thefight even with the weight of local and regional pressure. THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDENIn 2015, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania, as mem-bers of the East African Community (EAC), embarked on A CRISIS IN SELF-EFFICACYa gradual phase out of second-hand clothes, and apparel It’s a refrain we hear all too often these days. io, in fact it seems that the young are often at London University conducted a studyfrom the United States in particular by 2019, in an attempt “I’m too busy.” It’s hard to find a person who those who experience it more often – the comparing the performance of individualsto boost its domestic textiles industries. doesn’t think she’s busy. Busyness seems young are much more idealistic, with older doing IQ tests with and without constantEast African governments argued that domestic demand to have become an intrinsic feature of mod- workers having more perspective concom- interruptions, and found that interrup-for locally made clothes was being suffocated by cheap, ern life. Unfortunately, it frequently seems itant with their greater experience. Married tions via emails and phone calls causedsecond-hand clothes, and that wearing hand-me-downs that it does not necessarily mean ‘happy’ or people are also less prone to burnouts, as people to perform worse on the test thanthreatened the dignity of its people. ‘fulfilled’ but rather ‘frayed’ and ‘over-Taxes were increased exponentially on second-hand loaded.’ And that can be a problem… they have a better support system at home. those doing it while on marijuana.clothes, with Rwanda in 2016 announcing tariff increases People nowadays have a lot going And as it turns out, having children further Still, it’s useless to try and examineon imported used clothes from US$0.20 to US$2.50 per on in their lives, but we imagine our- reduces the chance of burnout – after all, the cause without also examining thekilo in the hopes that the move will help nurture their gar- selves to be more efficient. With email, it’s much easier to invest emotionally and environment. While it can ultimatelyment industry and create more than 25 000 jobs. smartphones, laptops and WhatsApp, physically in your job if you have noth- be the individual’s responsibility forThe well-intended move disrupted a multimillion-dollar you can be busy all the time. Work- ing to invest in at home. Still, the added pushing themselves to the limit andindustry, and led to US President Donald Trump in March ing all the time, even when you’re time pressure of managing a family and experiencing burn-out, it rarely hap-this year giving Rwanda 60 days’ notice that it would be not supposed to. Answering an email a career does affect an individual as well. pens in isolation. They would be muchsuspending the East African nation from selling clothes while microwaving food. Watching This comes back via our faster and more less likely to do so if they did not thinkto America duty free, a status it enjoys under the African television while working on a spread- interconnected lives as well – we feel as they were required to. Luckily moreGrowth and Opportunity Act (Agoa). sheet. Answering a call from work if we must be active and productive all and more companies are seeing theThe pressure was enough for Kenya to comply with Agoa while watching your child play sport. the time. No one likes spending energy value of trying to get the best out ofand withdrew the proposed ban on used clothes. It all adds up, and eventually, we all and seeing little back, and thus the more their employees, instead of the most.Tanzania and Uganda also succumbed, leaving Rwanda to end up at the same place. Those who’ve we speed up, the greater our frustrations Here at Trustco, for example, almostfight the trade war on its own. experienced it, describe themselves as become when we have to slow down. In half the company usually has a Fri-Many African nations were once home to vibrant textiles physically and emotionally exhausted. 2005, Glenn Wilson from King’s College day afternoon off. The Top 40 bestindustries. Decades of mismanagement, instability, as well They’re chronically tired, and get sick performing employees have the ad-as increased global competition have, however, taken a toll. easily. Suddenly, these patient, caring ditional benefit of flexitime, allow-While the move has left many local traders in Rwanda people become cynical and short-tem- ing them some flexibility around theirfuming, especially since the industry reportedly employs pered, usually with a healthy dose of par- schedules. The bonus and incentivesome 355 000 people who earn US$230 million a year, anoia to boot. They experience burn-out. structures allow all employees to re-Southern African Development Community (SADC) Those who experience burn-out are ceive equity bonuses, giving every em-members states can take a page from Rwanda’s book. treated with derision. “Oh, look like ployee a measure of agency. Even theThe 38th SADC summit, which will chaired by President you couldn’t take it. Shape up, or ship open plan floor structure allows youHage Geingob, kicks off today in Windhoek under the out!” This sounds similar to how those to receive emotional support from col-theme ‘promoting infrastructure development and youth with depression were usually treated, leagues, should you not have any oth-empowerment for sustainable development.’ being told to “lighten up,” and there er. While this does not solve the prob-In discussing infrastructure and sustainable development, may be a reason for that. As it turns lem completely, it greatly alleviates it.SADC member states should not only concentrate more on out, evidence suggests that burn-out Burn-out, then, is a “crisis in self-ef-growing and establishing the local and regional manufac- presents with the same symptoms ficacy,” as Michael Leiter, a researchturing sector, but should also protect local players by ensur- you’d find in the clinically depressed. fellow of Maslach, so eloquently stated.ing that they do not drown to big international corporates. Burnout was first identified by Herbert You feel like you’re struggling way tooWhile East African states seem to be the dumping ground Freudenberger in 1974, but it was Chris- much for too little reward. The Protes-for used things, with the West’s cast-offs so cheap that tina Maslach that built the first working tant work ethic that seems embeddedlocal textile factories and self-employed tailors cannot model of burnout with her Maslach in our culture emphasises hard work,compete, SADC states appear to be a dumping site for Burnout Inventory. In it, she identified but we must be careful not to fall afoulcheap and mostly fake goods from China that have made six problems that can cause burnout: of the Hard Work fallacy. After all,it virtually impossible for locally made products to grow, working too much, working in an unfair not every outcome is proportional tomuch less survive. environment, working without emotional the effort put in. Failure is not alwaysAnd just as America is the biggest winner in the trade support, working without agency or control, the result of not putting in enough effort.agreement with East African Countries, with reports in working for values we don’t support and of It’s good to dream big, I feel. But not to2016 suggesting that imports from Rwanda, Tanzania and course, working for insufficient reward, expect big. After all, expecting big is of-Uganda to the US totaled U$43 million, while US exports reward being cash, prestige or recognition. ten called entitlement. In Silicon Valley,to the same countries amounted to U$281 million, the su- In effect, she identified that burnout occurs the motto is ‘Fail Fast, Fail Often.’ Butperpowers SADC states get in bed with continue to reap due to a dissonance between effort, expecta- often, it’s “Fail Better, Fail Forward.” Ifthe most benefits. tion and reward, and not necessarily stress, your expectations aren’t met by the effortAfrican states need to radicalise in working towards be- as is often thought. It is quite often expe- you put in, maybe it’s not the amount ofcoming middle-income countries, and this can only hap- rienced by perfectionists – after all, their effort that needs to change. Maybe youpen if we revisit formulated policies and strategies for expectations are of perfection, and when need to find something else to change.regional integration and implement them….at whatever that success doesn’t follow, they’ll redou-heavy cost. ble their efforts. And when reality doesn’t Desmond P van Heerden, HonsBComm comply, the result is a spectacular burnout. (Stell) is the Chief Analytics Officer of Trust- EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER The data backs her up. While we may asso- co Group Holdings Ltd. Previous articles ciate a burnout as a mid-life crisis scenar- available online at http://toi.hopto.org/.• The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of our advertisers He can be contacted at [email protected] and the views aired in letters are not necessarily those of the newspaper.• Informanté publishes all advertisements in good faith and cannot be held liable for any misrepresentation, losses or injury to any reader making use of the products or services advertised.• Newspaper registration: 06/01/119• Printed by Word Press, Windhoek, Office +264 83 100 1000• 260 000 copies distributed monthly to all major Namibian towns ­• Headquarters: Trustco House, 2 Keller Street, Windhoek, Namibia• Contact: Tel. 061 275 4102/8 Fax. 061 275 4090 Email. 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09 August - 15 August 2018 EDITORIAL 7 FlipsideAYPORCHUESITEIHDVUEENRPTGESEATCSEOADC CHRIS JACOBIEThe International Peace Youth Group (IPYG), in col- institutions and Inter-Governmentallaboration with the National Youth Council of Namibia Organizations to advocate for NEW SADC DAWNand the Namibia Youth Development Organisation, the adoption of the Declarationare spearheading the “We Are One” intergenerational of Peace and Cessation of War AFTER an absence of 26 years, Heads of State, ministers and officials from 16dialogue in support and recognition of this year’s 38th (DPCW) by all heads of states countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will gather inSouthern African Development Community (SADC) around the globe. Namibia.Summit of Heads of State and Government theme “pro-moting infrastructure development and youth empow- The DPCW is a new international The Windhoek meeting will turn out to be even more historic than that in 1992,erment for sustainable development”. The side-event legal instrument drafted by the because by a conspiracy of fate, the Chairmanship will be in the hands of the Na-is scheduled to take place on the 18th of August from International Law Peace Committee mibian President, Dr Hage Geingob, who has a limitless international reputation,18H00 – 19H30 in Windhoek, Namibia. (ILPC) of our affiliate organisation acquired over many years as young and old revolutionary in the corridors of power HWPL and promotes the aspirations of the UN, IMF and World Bank and governments of the world.Under the theme “We are One”, Charter. The youth urge that if the of the Agenda 2063 supporting its distinguished youth leaders Presidents say no to meeting the vision for a peaceful and gun free More importantly, Dr Geingob has the national support of close to 90% of thefrom Southern Africa urgently call young leaders it is the same as Africa. Namibian people, while most of his SADC colleagues fight for their own and par-on the SADC Heads of State and saying no to achieving peace and ties’ survival from contested election to contested election.the SADC Secretariate to engage cessation of war in this generation,” The founder of IPYG, Chairmanyouth in pressing issues pertaining said Macarios Shimwandi, IPYG Man Hee Lee, a Korean war vet- Unlike in Namibia, neighbouring countries must make peace between themselvesto peace and security in the region. Namibia representative. eran, will be engaging in meetings and angry mobs in their parties and the streets of their cities resemble a war zone. on the side-lines of the Summit to While SADC leaders enter into IPYG is an international, non- promote the important message of SADC visitors will find a very different and much more progressive Namibiadeliberations on the theme concern- governmental organisation with global peace which all regions are than the one that hosted them nearly three decades ago.ing youth empowerment for sustain- 111 branches around the globe, of desperately crying out for. As aable development, the youth are which 40 are in African countries. global peace advocate, Chairman Unfortunately, this time around Namibia will host fragile democracies and otherssuffering at the scourges of political Through its advocacy division, Lee has travelled the world engag- tottering on the brink of collapse due to corruption and civil wars over resources.violence and corruption affecting IPYG is working at grass roots level ing global leaders on matters of Some are hostage of internal strife and division that smother progress, because it isnations in the region such as Zim- with civil society organizations peace and security and sharing the determined by political survival usually at all cost.babwe, Lesotho, Madagascar and and local governments to deal with clear answer for peace through thethe Democratic Republic of Congo. socio-economic issues relating to DPCW. As he meets African Lead- The SADC comrades of 1992 are Namibia’s competitors in a very differentYoung Leaders with a vision for violence, conflict and the use of ers on his world tour to Africa, the world in 2018 with different spheres of geo-political influence not only the East,peace and stability pledge to remain youth as tools for war. Southern African heads of state will West or Europe fluctuating daily, but with super powers flexing their trade andactive for what is right and just and have a change to share about the nuclear muscle at every opportunity.call for a culture of peace to be at According to the IPYG, its vi- pressing issues pertaining to unrestthe forefront of the agenda of the sion is to create a culture of peace in the region. More importantly, Namibians should compare their own circumstances underSADC Summit. amongst the youth of the world, and the same depressed economic climate with the nations represented in SADC. The to inspire them to act as the voice “The achievement of cessation most pessimistic Namibian will count his blessings and will find much to be proud “We call on the Heads of State to of conscience and reason with the of war and world peace is not of and should jealously guard as important values unique to its own society andbe held accountable for the role in leaders, law makers, and leaders to simply a work of one individual but challenges.which the youth must play as agents steer society away from conflict. a common goal for all mankind.of change in the maintenance and In addition to this, the organization There cannot be a President without The SADC gathering will also expose the few that use the issues of neighbours topromotion of peace and security is working in collaboration with a nation and its people. Please try to create a mirage of dissent, but it will fail again as all the times before.as specified in the African Youth national governments, research respond to the cry of the youth and give your support to this noble There is a movement under the surface of Namibian party politics that has noth- cause of peace,” emphasized Celine ing to do with democracy or the political state of the nation nor its democratic Mpareke, IPYG Namibia repre- health, but is rather fuelled by personal egos and factions. sentative. Most importantly, the campaigns are waged by democrats who accept democracy www.informante.web.na only when they win, but when they lose, first questions it and finally bring it under facebook.com/informantenam suspicion. But slowly a reality is emerging that Namibian political development is unique and renders traditional political science as of little value in present-day Namibia, as much as the academia and self-proclaimed analysts who wants to believe other- wise. If the smoke and mirrors of Namibian party politics and democracy settle, the facts will speak for themselves. There is a rather a broad national consensus on land reform amongst society and even the divide amongst some youth activists and the older political generation is closing. Of course, there is division amongst Swapo leaders and the financial and political interest of some, but it is not a national challenge, but exposes factions of greed rather than values. What is true is that every day Namibians find it difficult to understand when ministers, senior civil servants and CEOs of State-Owned Enterprises(SOEs) differ in public and parliament. That is what makes Namibian democracy especially great and stable. Unity and solidarity formed a fortress during the military and diplomatic strug- gles of Swapo in the dangerous world of war. Peace and independence changed all that. Different opinions in households and blood relatives are now commonplace and the SADC guest must feel free, safe and independent in Windhoek. It is a greater democracy at work in a small country that will serve the founda- tions of a transforming SADC well. The simple truth is that Swapo with a majority of 80% and a party president with close to 90 % of the votes can only have enemies within its own ranks. The alterna- tive – that 10% pose a threat to 90 % of the political power should be unthinkable, The Swapo party and its combative secretary-general, Sophia Shaningwa, must bring their own coordinators and internal wings to heel and the rest of the leader- ship should learn to ignore gossip and rally the faithful in the national interest. This campaign of predicting a failed state by the signs outside of the borders are now old and boring. Societies would like to hear some thanks for good leadership when the Zimbabwe repossession of land did not blow over to Namibia as the prophets of doom predicted and believed until recently. They should congratulate the leadership for not allowing the violent uprisings that shut down tertiary institutions in South Africa or the demonstrations of de- structions of nearly whole towns. They should be grateful that no acts of xenophobia occurred at home and, mostly, that a radical, militant political party like the EFF did not attract the fan club it has there. They do not live in the DRC where the body count doesn’t matter anymore and the land question in Namibia is a dialogue and not a revolution against the constitution. Finally, it would be nice if the chronically pessimistic thank Dr Geingob and his Cabinet for a revised economic empowerment strategy in the place of the contro- versial NEEEF-bill and be inspired by the proof of responsive government that leaves nobody out. They will find the same comrades and SADC neighbours of 1992, not a baby of the international world as in 1992, but in 2018 it is a grown up nation with leaders that can unite SADC. As the saying goes…. in Namibia’s President Geingob they also have the right man for the job.

8 BUSINESS 09 August - 15 August 2018BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review PRIVATE SECTORN$4.3billion worth of growth to private sector 1 August to 7 August 2018 CREDIT EXTENSION EDGES UP NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE MARKET CAP NICTUS HOLDINGS - NAM NHL 1.80 - - - 95 ORYX PROPERTIES LTD ORY 20.19 - - - 1 575 NAMIBIA ASSET NAM 0.64 - - - 136DOWN UP MANAGEMENT LTD NIMBUS INFRASTRUCTURE NUSP 11.01 - - - 116 LIMITED STIMULUS INVESTMENT SILP 121.29 - - - 564 LIMITED NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 44.99 (0.02%) 37 1 671 9 313 FIRSTRAND NAMIBIA FNB 44.96 (0.02%) 6 250 12 049 LIMITED LETSHEGO HOLDINGS - NAM LHN 3.99 (0.25%) 30 120 2 000 CAPRICORN INVESTMENT CGP 17.08 (0.12%) 16 269 8 830 GROUP BIDVEST NAMIBIA LTD BVN 7.74 (3.39%) 9 72 1 641 AGRA LTD AGR 1.48 (0.67%) 82 121 151 TRUSTCO GROUP TUC/TTO 8.55 (3.39%) 99 830 7 105 HOLDINGS LTDCOMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE %BRENT CRUDE OIL 74.47 0.30% NSX LOCAL 619 -GOLD 1 220.40 (0.27%) NSX ALL SHARE 1 294 (2.43%)PLATINUM 832.60 (0.85%) JSE TOP 40 50 090 S&P 500 2 858 0.37%FOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % UK FTSE 100 7 718 1.50% 0.55% EURO STOXX 50 3 504 (0.39%)N$ PER US$ 13.35 (0.92%) HANG SENG 28 249 (0.60%)N$ PER £ 17.26 (0.35%) (1.17%)N$ PER € 15.46 The local market picked up this week, 0.23% against the British Pound, to PRIVATE sector credit extension (PSCE) increased by utilised consistently since mid-De-with the NSX Local index down 0.02% close at N$17.42 per GBP. It closed at N$344 million or 0.38% month on month in January cember and although average reposat 619, and the NSX Overall Index up N$15.39 against the Euro, a gain of 2018, bringing cumulative credit to N$90.6 billion. decreased from N$726 million in De-2.94% to close at 1326. As at 24 July, 0.87%. cember to N$644 million for January,FirstRand Namibia was the largest Mining company AfriTin is set to Zorena Jantze growth from the 2.7% year on year the use of the facility is an indicationlocal company on the exchange, with restart commercial operations at the in December. that commercial banks are facingmarket capitalization of N$12 billion, Uis mine, and contends it will place its This is according to the IJG PSCE challenges in terms of liquidity.followed by Namibia Breweries with first tin concentrate onto the market statistics for June 2018. On a Installment credit extended to cor-N$9.3 billion, Capricorn Investment by the fourth quarter of the year. The year on year basis, private sector porates, which has been contracting Giving its outlook on PSCE, IJGGroup with N$8.8 billion, and Trustco AIM-listed company is set to put Africa credit extension increased by 5.0% since February 2017 on an annual explained that growth in PSCE hitGroup Holdings with N$7.3 billion. Agra back on the global tin map. AFriTin has in January, slower when compared basis remained depressed, contract- a freefall during 2017, slowing withLtd lead the market this week, closing advanced its operations at Uis to what to the 5.2% year on year growth ing by 7.9% year on year in January. every passing month.at N$1.49 per share with growth of it calls the Phase 1 pilot plant, where recorded in December.0.68%, while Trustco Group placed sec- it is mining in a pegmatite field that Leasing transactions to corpora- In addition, the firm stated thatond, with growth of 0.57% to close at shows significant room for expansion. From a rolling 12-month basis, tions contracted further in January households credit growth has beenN$8.85 per share. In terms of volume The price of tin is currently at about N$4.3 billion worth of credit was by 7.6% year on year following outpacing corporates, accumulat-Namibia Breweries was in the lead with US$20 000 per tonne, compared to the extended to the private sector, with the 17.2% year on year decline ing 76% of the credit issued to theN$5.1 million worth of shares traded, US$2 000 per tonne price when Iscor individuals stacking up N$3.6 bil- in December. Overdraft facilities private sector in 2017. The skewedwith Trustco Group again grabbing closed the mine at Uis in 1989. With lion worth of debt while N$596 mil- extended to corporates increased uptake in debt between individualssecond place with N$4.5 million worth the Uis project being developed with lion was extended to corporates. by 5.3% month on month and 4.8% and corporates is said to be basedof shares traded. The local currency the best technology, AfriTin is confi- year on year. on low consumer and businessgained 1.33% against the US Dollar, to dent is will be able to produce economi- Claims on foreign private sector confidence.close at N$13.11 per USD, and gained cal, commercial grade tin. credit increased by N$119.3 million The overall liquidity position year on year. of commercial banks declined by “The meek uptake of credit fromLetshego encourages N$1.2 million from N$3.1 billion in a business perspective is moreproductive lending Credit extension to corporates December 2017 to N$1.9 billion in concerning in that it displays a lack increased by 0.3% on a month on January 2018. of desire from businesses to expand Zorena Jantze The campaign runs for three months month basis in January, slower than and invest in capital projects, in turn until 31 October 2018. the 0.8% increase in December. The decrease in the liquidity also hiring less people. The outlook position is attributed to periodic cor- for PSCE is largely dependent on To enter the competition, customers Year on year credit extension to porate tax payments made to Inland the interest rate landscape in South corporates grew 1.7% in January Revenue in January. Africa, with BoN expected to fol-LETSHEGO continues to drive the de- obtain entry forms from any Letshego – 1% slower than the increase in low any rate moves enacted by the IJG Namibia stated that the Bank of SARB,” IJG summarised. Namibia’s repo rate facility has beenvelopment of solutions that are respon- access points across the country, provide President inaugurates The Domesive, solve customer’s needs and reward an account of ways that they used theirproductive financial behaviour. funds productively and then submit theirAs testament to this, entries to participate in According to President Geingob, Paul Ndjambula, said through the the Fourth Industrial Revolution is years, Swaitex transitioned to be-Letshego launched its the competition. Entries Niël Terblanché raising global income levels and come an internationally recognised improving the quality of life for event exposing Swakopmund tothird Improving Life are then reviewed and THIS year’s Swakopmund Inter- populations around the world. international exhibitors and shining national Trade Expo will coincide a light on the businesses that makeCampaign - a cus- ten finalists are short- with the Erongo Economic Confer- “At the BRICS Summit in Johan- up its diverse economy. ence in October. nesburg, we acknowledged thattomer engagement and listed by the Executive Africa missed out on the previous The theme of this year’s expo is In the face of economic challenges industrial revolution. We should en- ‘Local Economic Growth throughcompetition rewarding Management team, in Namibia, new ways will have to sure that the continent benefits from International Trade’ and will be found to ensure revenue for the the fourth Industrial Revolution. emphasise the need for increasedproductive loan use by following which, an residents and the country. The Dome with its unique appear- international trade and will coincide ance and its multifunctional char- with the Erongo Economic Confer-Letshego’s customers independent panel of At the official inauguration of the acteristics is indicative that Smart ence scheduled for 9 October. The Dome complex in Swakop- Cities, which are part of the newthat also drives financial judges selects the top mund last week, the President of industrial revolution, will represent The aim of the conference will be Namibia, Dr Hage Geingob said the the future of our cities and towns. to highlight investment opportuni-inclusion. five winners. world finds itself in an era of rapid Urbanisation is a reality. The ques- ties to local, regional and interna- technological advancement. tion is not whether urbanisation is tional investors in targeted sectorsSince launching the “Letshego Namibia good or bad, but how government that have the potential to contribute “I joined fellow leaders from the and the private sector can devise towards economic growth and jobImproving Life Cam- embraces a customer- continent and the world at large to methods to administer complexities creation. discuss various topics which are of urban life,” he added.paign in 2016, Letshego centric change culture important to the development of “Through this conference, we our countries. The dominant theme Geingob said The Dome Swakop- intend to create dialogue amongstNamibia has received and understands the around all these discussions was the mund represents a new era of urban experts, within and outside the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which infrastructure that meets the needs Erongo Region, to reflect on theover 7 300 stories from importance of solv- is described by the World Economic of the 21st Century urban centres. current economic climate and its Forum as a technological revolu- impact on local business. Thiscustomers across Na- ing for the needs of its tion that will fundamentally alter During the official launch of the platform must stimulate actors in the way we live, work, and relate to expo by the Namibia Chamber of the market to examine and identifymibia and is encourag- customers. The Improv- one another. In its scale, scope, and Commerce and Industry (NCCI) the best approaches to overcome the complexity, the transformation will Swakopmund Branch Executive challenges facing the business com-ing more customers to FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: ing Lives Campaign be unlike anything humankind has Committee, the executive chairman, munity,” concluded Ndjambula. Nicolaas Esterhuyse CEO - Let- experienced before,” he said.join. shego Micro-Financial Services. does exactly that. It Through this cam-  Photo contributed helps us to understand how customers utilisepaign, customers are their loans, which ininvited to share theirstories on how they have used Letshego turn assist us to introduce products thatfinancial solutions to sustainably improve addresses their needs,” said Letshegotheir lives and the lives of people in their Micro-Financial Services Chief Executivecommunities, through a competition Officer, Nicolaas Esterhuyse.where they stand to win a productive In addition to the Improving Life Cam-asset. paign, Letshego has invested N$400 000Letshego customers are given the op- over the past two years towards finan-portunity to win productive assets worth cial literacy for its customers throughN$100 000, where five winners will workshops held across the country withbe selected by an independent panel of their strategic partner, Financial Literacyjudges. Initiative (FLI).

09 August - 15 August 2018 BUSINESS 9OPTIMISING NORTHERNRewardofRedlinerightnowharmfulBEEF TRADE VACANCY VACANCYQUARANTINED: Livestock in the Northern Communal Areas have long been restricted access to formal market trade. ANAANLYASTL/YASSTS/OACISASTEOCIATE Photo FileTHE removal of the Veterinary Cordon Fence (VCF), with- Masheko said. 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(FMD free zone, FMD protection and FMD infected zone) based on Zorena Jantze upgrading of quarantine facilities for the presence or absence of Foot and comspoectieantecypinrotfhileesbedlioffwerrebsypothnseiblielitvieesl. of compe feedlotting and direct consignment Mouth Disease. 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A cluding the establishment of a fence second disease of importance is lung Masheko stated this will help on the Namibian-Angola border, sickness which infects mainly cattle,facilitate marketing of livestock and this will enable the country to attain once cattle are infected by lung sick-livestock products in the short and FMD and CBPP free status for the ness; they remain infected through-medium term in NCAs. NCAs. out their lifespan. “This and other initiatives such “This will allow for the decom- Lung sickness disease is endemic/as the renovation of Northern missioning of the current VCF. At prevalent in the NCAs but not southCommunal Area abattoirs and the that stage all cattle in Namibia will of the VCF and again countries qualify for high value market,” prefer to trade live cattle from areas with CBPP (lung sickness) free status thus limiting marketing oppor- tunities for the NCA.Nam seeks advice on • •M• i•nSDSadtiuemrniolgpoSiugdnruempgeevponnRaiLpurnectilmquaoFefiuneeoir,siatrrrinie/cannobmecdagengeend-nowdogrtroestaoiBitansnuhipnastipinglvooyeotannispcrsstr,saeifiioadolbraefunlliobeaodsilrlliymfstclyoteaoaa(nrg1mkncHaoecoporlnhe2da-oooirnnurarelriddsMefpdtsieainoentrghargstsrietnaiengt g duNEEEF from SA Gr 1n2elegvoelt)iations and legal drafting Zorena Jantze proposed empowerment legislation approach to NEEEF compliance,” M• i•••ni•mEE2DHxxyeoccueSaeegmnaulldllorreeepsRdnnuoeptterfscionoqwoditnnureomterripkrpmfgeFoeeouirmrnxresnrpoatoieecenfnoannraicettl-liisongsoekcniolelcssoiknionirllgsmaBprpueelsaeinrvnfaeoinesrtsms,fieailddnecaellyreapnortin is an attempt to reduce this gap by Shaanika said.A BENCHMARKING exercise creating an environment in which • Strong numeric and analytical ability (1 or 2 inwith the Department of Trade no Namibian should feel left out, She further stressed that there isand Industry in South Africa was while optimising opportunities no doubt that the impact of sys- • TheMMciaanntidmhisduaatmet wGRilrleb1qe2ureleiprevoermtinl)geinnttosthe Partner: Investments.undertaken to provide additional for further sustainable economic tematic colonialism and apartheid • •EExxccDeeellllgeernnetteicnoitnemFrpmineaursnnoiccneaatloiosrknBillussksiilnlsess, ideally an Honcontext and scope for improving growth,” Shaanika emphasised. which deliberately disadvantaged • •2 ySetraorsnogfnwuomrkeerixcpaerniedncaenainlyaticrealel vaabniltitfyie(ld1 or 2the text and provisions of National segments of Namibian society Kindly sGubr m12it yleovuer Cl) V, qualifications, academic resultsEquitable Economic Empower- The new proposals, among oth- economically, socially and edu- ITafnhodveremG•csirtnam1@En2exedacnoidntsescda.llatetepenirwtttaiacill.rlcoybomemedm.urnecuapanotiicortanintagionnidntrsoekfieltlhsreenPcaersttnoe:r:ment Framework (NEEEF). ers, sought for NEEEF include cationally, continues to manifest KCinlods••lyinsg2Euxbydcmeaeaittlelrey:son2out6rfiAnwCtuVeog,rrpqukuseetarx2lsipfo0ic1ena8ratiieol nnsksci,lelas cinadaemreiclerveasunlttsfie enhancing a positive investment itself 28 years into independence. Saima Shaanika, the Prime Min- climate; ensuring that the benefi- for Gr 12 and tertiary education and references to:ister’s Office spokesperson, stated ciaries are broad-based; and also Over the next few months, the [email protected] abe reporting into the Partner:that these consultations addressed that the initiative supports growing Office of the Prime Minister andconcerns pertaining to the defini- the economy while changing the the Law Reform and Development Closing date: 26 August 2018tion of previously disadvantaged pattern of distribution of economic Commission (LRDC) is expectedpersons, the scope of business en- benefits, innovation and value to produce a revised draft Bill, Kindly submit your CV, qualifications, acaterprises and the ownership equity addition. consult with stakeholders, developprovisions. empowerment standards and score- “Cabinet has since considered the cards and initiate discussions on She further explained the proposals and has among others, sector specific charters.empowerment framework is still refined the definition of previ-intended to transform ownership ously disadvantaged persons, to Shaanika concluded that theof productive assets and meaning- ensure clarity and de-emphasised intention is to exhaust internalful participation of the majority the equity provision to be on par discussions with government play-of Namibians in the control of with other pillars. In particular, ers and private sector stakeholdersthe economy, but also to promote all the pillars including education to ensure that the information thathigher and sustainable economic and skills development, enterprise is returned to the broader public, isdevelopment. development and market access, clear and thoroughly consulted on. technology and innovation and “The wealth gap and income corporate social responsibility, will The Bill is expected to be tableddisparity remain glaring. The be considered as part of a holistic in the National Assembly before the end of the financial year.

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12 ADVERT 09 August - 15 August 2018 VACANCY NamWater is an equal opportunity employer. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) Five (5) year fixed-term contract JOB ROLE Post designation   VACANCIES To provide strategic vision, leadership and guidance to 1x Post ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF NAMIBIA NamWater by overseeing the management of the Water Supply, Salary Scale Delivery support and Corporate/business support functions of DIRECTORATE OPERATIONS the business as mandated by the Board of Directors to : Director Grade 3 : Windhoek : N$ 512 809 – N$ 544 196 ensure the attainment of Namwater’s Strategic Objectives and Housing allowance : N$ 81 558 per annum drive shareholder value. Motor vehicle allowance : Capital Cost : N$ 87 202 : Running Cost : N$ 27 273 Total Allowance : N$ 114 475 per annum DUTY STATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Windhoek • A B-degree at NQF L7 plus 9 years’ appropriate experience. VA C A N C YJOB REQUIREMENTS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: NamWater is an equal opportunity employer. • Extensive exposure at management level. Minimum Qualifications & Experience • Must have strong diversity, leadership, decision making and planning skills. • A relevant Masters DegreCeH iInE oFnEeX oErC mUoTrIeV EofO thFeF IfCoElloRw(iCnEg O) • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment and to liaise with ease at all levels. • Extensive knowledge of logistics and ability to execute or approach logistical matters in a systematic manner. areas: Business, EconomiFcisv,e A(c5c) oyuenatrinfigx e,Wd-ateterrm recsoonutrrcaect • Exposure to and participation in election administration would be an added advantage. management and/or related fields, Engineering or Chemistry • Must have a driver’s license and should be computer literate. •DTJ oOeMplpBivoreoiRnrsvyOiiidmtsLeiuoEpusnptmro aort etuogatfinc dtoveCifsn ioow rnp(h1,oli0recaa)thd eye/ bfreisuvahseiirpns ea( s5nesd)x smgpuupeiupdrosaiernttc nfbeucnetoec ta Niointan m saaWno fs atetehexenrebbiocuysruoi nvmteeivsrasseenaesaingmgeathnmedametenadnta bgyetmheenBtoRT•oahfErPtedShlaeDoPnfOiWnrDeiNanicrtSgeteocIroBrt:SofIOruLtshpIpeTtpeoIleErya,lSeticoAtnoNsraDrlepDproUorcTtseIEstosS:dthuerinCghioefff-EtilmecetoarsalwOefllfiacesrtaaknidngwcilhl baergreesopf othnissibolpeefroart:ion in the onset to an election; enmsuraenthaegaettmainemnetntleofvNealmwater’s Strategic Objectives and drive shareholder value. • Responsible for the development of strategic and meaningful voter education programmes in order to strengthen the process of •WD UiRsnTdueYhploeSpevTklAyaTnaIOtn Nkdnroewsoleudrgcee sanmda nparogfeemsseionnt ainl deuxspteryriewniclleb ein athe water democracy building; • Responsible for the provision of statistics with regard to voter registration, voting and exit polls; • In charge of the Directorate and the planning of their activities and implementation of functional changes in order to streamline the distinct advantage election process in Namibia; •J OAB rReEcQoUrIdR EoMf EaNcTcSomplishment in business, economic • Planning and directing the work in the Directorate and assigning duties to the staff members as appropriate; • Consulting, liaison and cooperating with all departments, and divisions of the Secretariat of the Electoral Commission, and at ••M••• iSAoodonAmRMmdirrre tmgggi fersaiarvinoleturaaanneiienlmmnaavmennnclaggvuogtiiina eeQmsssuap tnmm caaaud tknmo eevanatttMfdnnaiiiol poooietattnfwee islatnnnannecarltneev ac asgt(ddeaor1tetils/agli0tnafoo seyD)nrn nda ty eadrsfrede gnoasea/l&rdaioerrtnixt smee peEr gpd edrxgioninx eeplffoy paieoareevesfinrlrtadee rsieuicesesinlno o,nnoroi ndcazEcrcpar eneeemlplia gne ironoiwcexngr peraetsi aei etosoaorrhteifie neun n tvnghi irmocig pecsore oelfri pmoa oinCvllalnm noehtenhwse maraeamignn nnweeigasmada ntanrtgye retces narea ettst smrpiu:ao opBetnspeuinlt ysigoo tiannyfnwe odsfuis otr,teh rEos icfoan owunnrahc oiencmsh i cmfisva,e nA (a5cg)c emomuunes••••ntti ntaSCCEtasb igioestneneooe pnnd ,csnnaWesiuututtotrrr/cr sraarrooaiitutnntisllrnnellyggeaae rim en vnnswbtrxgehae,dduielslaymldac ssotbwagunuuauteftehdippnrfti vcehtaeeeuaeoec rrars n vvotyltsii-ttassthh,aheefeefeneroafwd-ofjnleioolpstgchrfbetfetoaiiirncvgtifanefeeiittsgncishotshg/ertnmuanrpsapdtiicirnieioonovairnfsiivlvnsttiigorigshsoiufieeionooivsdnfnSo/aaaeetfraneoglecencrrerscdpeent,thr,ticdooaienipepenrcriDvesaoloeuritvrfl;lwdyefioisiccipneitiothigaqonnlurgscraieo,optogfaenpfan’stestirundhddaiue,tocaoimtrttbouhiwvolseeiatotriiavserornkapespdtelpeeeacrrsdvnoatusadgtapinorntrptaoendlomelarafpmelfmtirevtceeoeidispnaoseatll;tsasorsrebayudlenocrfdhefgoogirsrrmeietstiashctarotesnaeu,idtrririopacrdenlelauss;snrpiinnnaeigctcnlrtugaeivdngeaiunenjlgoladebricnstitnrsiaottthernnurrs;ovcpuatoiglosrhnt; saa,psrpetrghoueplsarie--The mission of NamWater is to provide quality water and related services to the satisfaction of all stakeholders, taking cognisance of the •• PAr orevceornd otrf aacccko mrepclisohmrde not fin s buuscinceesss,s e cwonhoemnic mdeavenloapgminengt apnrdo/ojer ncattsur aol rre source mana•geCmoenntrto wl iathnidn asnu pervise the preparation of various aspects of the infrastructure during an election, e.g. logistics, transport, voting environment, scarcity of and dependency of all on water. 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09 August - 15 August 2018 ENTERTAINMENT 13ENTERTAINMENTFAMILY LIFE IN THE EARLYFENCES to bring the best of Namibian theatre NEVILLE BASSONPOST-APARTHEID ERA MadalaTHE NationalTheatre of Na- Etse mense, I seriously don’t knowmibia (NTN) this what’s going on lately. I don’t know ifAugust is taking it’s the winter of wat mara sowaar, aaudiences through man’s body goes through a barrage ofold school streets, changes that one just cannot explainportraying family to either yourself or to anyone else outlife and the daily there. I have been the biggest flag bearertrials and tribula- of winter my whole life. I just can’t standtions of a young Namibian summers, dis te blerrie warm.nation recently I have always been an ardent gym goer,jettisoned from the trained every day and eating right all thetaut grasps of the time. Being middle-aged is nie ’n grapapartheid era. nie sowaar kumukuru tjiri. I sit back and I look at things that I could do with easeZorena Jantze a few years ago mara today, sowaar I feel like madala ( ou toppie, old man ). Yes,In its latest premier, the ART: Nelago Shilongoh.  ly, dreams the meaning of The play is further Photo Contributed I know there are a few guys my age out NTN will premiere the an envisioned future. assisted in directing there reading this article thinking, “Heygripping drama, FENC- rary Namibian issues and by Victoria Naholo, a nation fostered by white Neville, gaan speel ver asseblief”! MaraES, exploring the themes the effects of the colonial Shilongoh further stated writer, theatre maker control, where the nation julle ken mos vir my, I don’t care sobiso.of race, family relations, experience, particularly that the production sets to and aspiring filmmaker. is deliberately prevented There are things that I have easily madeand inheritances from the contract labour sys- acknowledge a difficult The play’s choreography from coming into being, peace with in the last couple of months,past experiences. tem, and how it affected history and grapple with is arranged by dancer FENCES resurrects the mara sowaar help re mense ta e ra aan- the black family dynamic the discussion on the cy- and choreographer cultural wasteland of seg- gaan!?? You get out of bed in the morn- The play follows the until today. cles of transgenerational Trixie Munyama, and the regation and inequality. ings thinking, “Ai tog, ek wil nog slaap...protagonist, a 53-year- tensions that have to dramaturgical process Can I just have two more hours of sleep.”old hardworking man It further deals with progressively culminate is facilitated by theatre The show includes Mara zula moet gezula word, the hustle iswho strives to provide the conflicting views on for generations to come. practitioner Ndinomholo strong content and is on out there vakwetu. Time is not waitingfor his family and how work, responsibility, dig- Ndilula. The adaptation restricted to persons for anyone out there, it’s Harambee letshe attempts to keep them nity, loyalty and ultimate- features prominent Na- under the age of 14 all pull together in one swift calculatedtogether, in the face of mibian actors, including years. Fences will be direction. Let me tell you how a man’stensions inherited from David Ndjavera, Sheila on stage on 9 and 10 body changes in their 40’s!the colonial experience. Am!gabes, Lucky Piet- August 2018, at 19h00 ers, Blessing Mbonambi, at the NTN’s Backstage. In my 20’s I had so much testosterone, Written by prominent Gift Uzera and Lee- Tickets are available from I could fire off a warning shot before Iand award winning Afri- andro Neshila. all Computicket outlets went out on a date. Today a warning shotcan-American playwright, nationwide, at N$100 and is all I got left! Bliksem…August Wilson, the play Exploring themes of N$60 for pensioners andis adapted and directed by culture and a Namibian students. For inquiries My libido feels like a medical aid fund,Nelago Shilongoh for the please contact the NTN at it has a three month waiting period. Fush-Namibian stage. 061 374 400. eke man! Shilongoh explained I agree with everything my wife propos-that this adaptation con- es in the house, guys if you start doingcentrates on contempo- this dan is jy in jou moer in! NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT & I start listening to Kosmos Radio, Radio PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS Energy is too loud for me. 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16 SPORT 09 August - 15 August 2018 SPORT Corruption in sportNAM KARATE READYKaratekas target African Senior Karate Championships addressedFOR ELITE LEVEL Aili IilongaTHE Namibia karate teamhas pull out all the stops ATHLETES and sport officialsto undergo constant train- as well as the entire industrying, testing and competi- must unite in order to stamption to not only further out corruption from the sport-develop karate in Namib- ing industry.ia, but to prepare athletesfor more elite level inter- This according to thenational competition. Minister of Sports, Youth and National Services Erastus Aili Iilonga Uutoni during the first-of-its kind Athletes Forum that wasAfter an impressive performance CHAMPIONS: The Team, Coach DeWet Moolman, Mayvonne Swart, Wikus Oberholster, Michelle Tjimuku and Freddy recently held in Windhoek.at the 2018 AUSC Region 5 Karate Mwiya Jnr. Photo contributed “This thing of wanting toChampionships, having placed 3rd select your friends or relativeoverall of seven countries present, Mayvonne however managed to put Swart again put on a strong Moolman said, “The fact that there instead of the talented onesNamibia Karate Union (NAKU) set on a magnificent performance in her performance in her -58kg female is room for growth is an exciting must stop. Let us expose theseits sights on the 2018 African Youth final round against Angola, winning Kumite division making it to the 3rd prospect for the future of Namibian things,” he said.Games in Algiers, Algeria. bronze! In the -48kg female Kumite place round to face Algeria. After karate, and the work now has toTo ensure the best chance of division, Tjimuku managed to fight numerous back and forths in the be done to translate these results Uutoni noted that athletesmedalling, NAKU only sent the her way to the 3rd place round against fight, Algeria scored in the final few into even stronger performances at should speak up about cases ofvery best athletes in their respective Algeria. After leading the majority of seconds, and Swart finished in 5th international level.” corruption upon noticing suchcategories, namely Freddy Mwiya the fight with a score of 2-0, Algeria place. Next stop for Moolman and his team so culprits can be rooted out ofJnr (Male Individual Kata and came back in the final minute to win Not only did the athletes prove that are the 17th African Senior Karate the system.Male Individual Kumite (-68kg), the fight 4-3, leaving Tjimuku with a they are ready to compete at such Championships and 9th AfricanMayvonne Swart (Female Individual respectable 4th place finish. elite levels of competition, they Junior Karate Championships “Young people should leadKata and Female Individual Kumite Day two of the competition featured each achieved a top 5 ranking on the to be held from 28 August to 2 this nationally and instead of(-58kg), and Michelle Tjimuku the remaining divisions, and once continent, highlighting Namibia’s September 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda, complaining about corruption,(Female Individual Kumite (-48kg). again Mwiya was faced with a large high standard. The highlight of followed by the WKF Senior World you should also report it when-Accompanying the team was National category featuring 14 other countries. the trip was undoubtedly Swart’s Championships in Madrid, Spain. ever you notice it happening.Coach Sensei DeWet Moolman and After a convincing first-round victory performance, placing 3rd in Female Both instances unfortunately require Do not get sucked into it justNamibian Chief Referee Sensei against Angola, he faced Tunisia Individual Kata. Having placed in the the athletes to pave their own way, because you are benefittingWikus Oberholster. in the quarter finals. He put on an top 3 countries in Africa highlights finances allowing, but the Namibia from it,” he added.Day one of the karate competition exhilarating performance, leading the Namibia’s readiness to take on higher Karate Union is optimistic that newstarted with the Kata disciplines, fight at three different times, but lost levels of competition! sponsors will begin to see karate as The minister also said thatand both athletes Swart and Mwiya 5-7 in the final seconds, taking him When asked to comment on his a worthwhile opportunity to promote there should be a need tofaced large categories of 12 and 16 out of medal contention. team’s performance Sensei DeWet their brand. develop sport facilities incontestants respectively. Namibia’s the smaller towns in order tokarate wonder boy Mwiya put on a develop the talent there.very respectably performance of twowins and two losses, ultimately losing “I want to see rugby stadiumsto Algeria and taking 4th place. built in Opuwo and OkakararaSwart started strong with two wins where teams from the smalleragainst Guinea and Djibouti before towns will be able to playlosing to Egypt in the 3rd round. against teams from bigger towns,” said the minister. He mentioned that his min- istry is working on engaging stakeholders to identify key areas in setting up sporting facilities in order to develop youth talent in those areas.