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IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER.www.informante.web.na • 061-275 4700 Find us on Your Community NEWSPAPER • 14 September - 20 September 2017 • Edition # 598 Heavily armed gang focussing on diplomats in the capital Shaningua defiedAMBASSADOR Staff Reporter faction of the Swapo majorityATTACKED IN HOME is illegally defying ministe-WINDHOEK - Chaos WINDHOEK - The belea- rial instructions and therebyerupted at the Brazilian guered town of Rehoboth condoning what he termsambassador to Namib- has officially been declared “corrupt practices”.ia’s house in Ludwigs- “ungovernable” by the CEO,dorf this week when a Charles Uirab, in a letter to In his letter, Uirab chargesgang of heavily armed Swapo iron lady and Minister that a decision of the ministryrobbers attacked him of Local Government and to suspend car allowancesand stole valuables Housing, Sophia Shaningua. were set aside by the councilfrom his house. on instructions and through Rehoboth, with its more the motivation of Swartz in Niel Terblanche CALLOUS: Brazilian Ambassador Eduardo Carvalho.  Photo contributed than 30 000 residents, has the absence of himself (Uirab). been gripped by serial pro-The Inspector-General of the surrounding the property, which dor returned home. He parked bassador could say how many tests and demonstrations for “To my surprise Mr Swartz Namibian Police, Lieuten- set off several alarms regis- outside and used a side en- of the armed men were on the the past months due to critical re-instated his car allowanceant General Sebastian Ndei- tered with private companies trance to go to the front door. property. Ambassador Carvalho sewerage, water and adminis- and accuses the Permanenttunga, confirmed the incident guarding the property. Armed The moment he was inside the said he feared for his life and trative shortfalls. Secretary of a flawed inter-and said investigations into the response units from both G4S property, the robbers assaulted that his attackers demanded pretation of the rules. Thematter are at an advanced stage. and NPS were dispatched to the and overpowered him. They the cash that he had with him. In some areas, health haz- payment was issued on the property only to find the guard tied him up as well. He was When told he did not have any ardous sewerage in the streets same day without the consent “The investigation into the on duty non-responsive. also gagged with a piece of cash on him, the robbers left have been reported. of the CEO. The cheque ofmatter exposed the operation cloth and could not make a him lying on the ground. That N$19 071.51 was issuedof a syndicate operating from When the NPS guard on the sound,” said Visser. is when he freed himself. At one stage the contro- and surprisingly signed bydifferent informal settlements inside did not-respond, the versial acting CEO, Willie Mr Swartz himself,” Uirabaround the capital that has the branch of the Namibian Police Visser said the ambassador On Wednesday morning, Am- Swartz, had to arm him- writes.capability to manipulate certain dealing with diplomatic mis- managed to free himself from bassador Carvalho was back self with a pistol to keepdata from cellular phones to sions were contacted and called his bonds after the robbers fled on duty. protesters, who threatened to Ministerial decisions to sus-cover its tracks, but the inves- to the scene. on foot and opened the door, physically remove him from pend illegal acting appoint-tigation is at an advanced stage allowing the police and security According to Kanguatjivi, the council offices, at bay. ments as well as allowancesand we hope to make several “What nobody knew is that personnel to enter the property the other incident involved a for acting positions and thearrests soon,” he said. in between the time that the where they found the tied-up person attached to the German Various civil society organ- termination of housing and alarm was triggered and the guard. embassy in Windhoek. He also isations and political parties car allowances was also Deputy Commissioner Edwin armed response units converg- indicated that no arrests have have since turned to the Na- overturned.Kanguatjivi, head of the Police ing on the house, the ambassa- Neither the guard nor the am- been made in the two cases. mibian legal system to forcePublic Relations division said improved service delivery Uirab said in his letter thatthe attack occurred on Monday amidst accusations that gov- he noted with concern thatnight before midnight when ernment is ignoring various acting staff were appointedAmbassador Eduardo Carvalho alleged corrupt practices. contrary to the directivesreturned home from another of the ministry and that aengagement. Earlier this year, Shanin- number of them are related to gua appointed a ministerial Swartz or Swapo members of “To my knowledge it is the intervention team from Wind- the council.second such incident involving hoek in an attempt to get thepersonnel attached to diplomat- collapsed administration back While Uirab this week leftic missions in Namibia within on track. the country for Singapore,the last month,” he said. Swartz is now acting CEO of In a twist of events, a letter Rehoboth in spite of recom- Cobus Visser, the Chief Exec- surfaced this week wherein mendations to Shaningua thatutive Officer of Namibia Pro- Uirab - who is attending a all signing powers of Swartztection Services, said that the leadership and management be withdrawn and that he begang gained entry to the ambas- seminar in Singapore - in- suspended pending a laboursador’s house in Cathy Street formed Shaningua that the dispute that was registered byby cutting the electric fence Swapo majority in the town Swartz. overturned her advice and the recommendations of her The letter points out that intervention team, in favour the state of affairs and the of Swartz. indiscipline of the Swapo councillors makes a mockery Shaningua, who is currently of Shaningua’s threats to in the USA with President the management that they Dr Hage Geingob, did not either pull up their socks respond to Uirab’s complaints and improved services to the and plea for assistance, nei- people of Rehoboth or face ther on the accusation that a the consequences. 18N$ .99 Big Bite 2 37N$ 90 Crystal gold mayonnaise 2 BIGGER Pieces of Chicken 750ml & MORE Chips 15/09/2017 - 17/09/2017 7N$ .99 PerfectoWEEKEND VALUE! elbow macaroni 500g Ts&Cs apply. 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2 NEWS 14 September - 20 September 2017 Have a story you want to DONKEY ABATTOIR QUERIEDTheft of donkeys already a reality as skins are in demandshare? Or book an advert with WALVIS BAY - The arrest of five men in connection with the Niel Terblanche Crime Investigation Coor- banded together and started our marketing department? theft of 14 donkeys in the vicinity of the Omatjete resettlement area is an indication of the danger the trade in the skins of the According to Deputy dinator, the five men stole an online petition to halt Contact animals holds for Namibia’s donkeys. Commissioner Erastus Numbers Iikuyu, Erongo Regional the animals from a variety the opening of a donkey Editors of owners at the Omutiuan- abattoir in Outjo. The group Nghidipo Nangolo duko village. does not want to be part of Editor-In-Chief “Members of the police the donkey skin trade and Tel: 061 275 4726 Email: [email protected] followed the tracks of the trafficking to China. Merja Iileka perpetrators and the animals The construction of a News Editor up to Tsawises Pos 3 in the mixed abattoir has been Tel: 061 275 4719 Email: [email protected] Khorixas District where the approved by the Outjo Reporters remains of four slaughtered Municipality and an Envi- Eba Kandovazu donkeys were found. Ten ronmental Impact Study is News Reporter of the animals were still underway done by Quiver- Tel: 061 275 4724 alive when the police found tree Consultants. The con- Aili Iilonga them. The 20-year-old cern group has a long list News Reporter Tel: 061 275 4723 Moses Tjikuru was arrested of concerns which include Marthina Mutanga on the spot and the search the allocation of land and Multimedia Journalist for four others continued,” services to the plot where Tel: 061 275 4717 he said. the abattoir is planned to be Zorena Jantze A day later, Edward constructed. Business & Entertainment Reporter Mutate and Daniel Haru- The pollution of that water Tel: 061 275 4721 para were also arrested at aquifer that supplies the Gabriela Tjiroze Otjohorongo village, Omat- town with potable water is Sports Reporter jete area, while Dennis also a huge concern as it Tel: 061 275 4722 Tjikuru and Mike Tjahikika is not clear how the plant Maria David were taken into custody will handle the high protein Northern Reporter Tel: 065 233 300 at the Tsawises Pos in the effluent from a ‘stunning Niel Terblanché Khorixas area. and bleeding’ facility. Coastal Reporter TENDER ENQUIRY NO. E165-ND-2017 Commissioner Iikuyu said The petitioners also Tel: 064 212 000 that the stolen donkeys had questioned the validity Marketers INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF STRIPPING, SCALPING, SCREENING, LOADING, HAULING & a value of N$19 000 and of the Environmental Tersia Bindeman REHABILITATION AT ORANGE RIVER MINES that the suspects already Impact assessment and said COO Media Sales 1. OVERVIEW Tel: 061 412 521 Namdeb Diamond Corporation (Pty) Ltd (Namdeb) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Namdeb made their first appearance according to the document Holdings (Pty) Ltd. Namdeb operates diamond mining operations near the town of Oranjemund and Lüderitz. 081 142 9123 in the Omaruru Magistrate’s the facility would require [email protected] Court. a maximum of 120 000 Riaan Steyn 2. SPECIFICATION OF THE SERVICES He said that at this stage litres of water per day during Sales & Admin Manager Namdeb hereby invites reputable and qualified service providers to submit tenders for the provision of Tel: 061 2754716 mining services at Orange River Mines, including (but not limited) to the following: it is not clear if the accused full production. The water [email protected] persons stole the donkeys and infrastructure would be Mandy Ockhuizen only to sell the meat and provided by the Munici- Sales Executive Tel: 061 2754715  Stripping if their plan was to sell the pality of Outjo, through the [email protected]  Scalping  Screening skins to traffickers that extraction of borehole water. 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14 September - 20 September 2017 NEWS 3FAKE SPANISHSuspected prisoners behind the scam Elephants torment residentsTOURISTS STILLSCHEMINGWINDHOEK - Local conmen, believed to be a syndicate of women and menpretending to be tourists from Spain, continue to scam money from un- RUTHLESS: The house that was tormented by elephants. Photo contributedsuspecting generous Namibians who take their hospitality towards visitorsseriously. Marthina K. Mutanga with wild elephants. “These animals also break water pipes Staff Reporter farms, apartments or investment that the vendors refuse to accept WINDHOEK – Residents of Otjika- opportunities. “I am a doctor in Euro currency. To convince the kaneneo village in the Erongo Region in the ground if they detect water andSuspicion is also rife that the scam Spain owning a private hospital we unsuspecting victims, a tour-guide are living in constant fear of a herd of they have a habit of showing up only inis committed from prison or police want to drive now to you. Please pretender, speaking in fluent Afri- elephants that reportedly roam into their the middle of the night because they hateholding cells by crime suspects, urgently contact me back please kaans or vendors speaking in local homesteads. the heat,” stated Kambauruma.who use other inmates to validate regards Dr.Fabian Monteiro(sic),” vernaculars are put on the line tothe scam via cellphones. reads the initial phone text mes- confirm the so-called trade. It is In the latest incident, 32-year-old Councillor in the Zeraua Traditional sage. They follow up with other there and then that they ask to be Kaniki Tjomazeva escaped with her life Authority, Fabianus Uaseupuani con- The conmen have also conned details that include names, nation- send Namibian Dollars via eWal- when a marauding elephant entered her firmed that a resident escaped potentiallodge owners in the Kunene ality, passport numbers and car let, Blue-Wallet or Easy Wallet and homestead and broke the window of the danger when an elephant destroyed herRegion, as well as Omaruru and registration numbers, all genuine promise to repay the money when room in which she was sleeping early house. He described the elephants asKaribib of an estimated N$200 looking but fake when researched. they arrive at the destination of the Sunday morning. Tjomazeva said she life-threatening to the community.000 in the last six months this year. The name Dr Fabian Monteiro, his victim. was sleeping when she hear the sound ofOnly last week another N$15 000 wife and their ghost friends, have a tree branch breaking and immediately Uaseuapuani said the Directorate ofwas conned from people in the been used repeatedly on unsuspect- In all cases, local cellphone num- took cover under her bed. “I called the Parks Ministry, Colgar Sikopo, was inNorth. The scheme usually starts ing people, who had to part with ber given are switched off as soon neighbours for assistance. By then, the Omatjete to analyse the situation andwith a surprise call from a man several thousands of dollars, as as money is send. The numbers elephant was busy helping itself to my held meetings with the community. Theor woman with a typical Spanish the conmen call and claim to want (081 409 7784 or 081 206 1775) cooking oil, sugar and maize meal in my community requested that the wild ani-accent introducing themselves as to buy semi-precious gemstones have also repeatedly been used room,” said Tjomazeva. She added that mal be removed from their village.medical practitioners visiting the along the roads in the Erongo and even though cases were registered while the elephant was ransacking hercountry and seeking help to pro- Kunene regions. with the Namibian Police and house with its trunk looking for food, “The minister will revert back to thecure properties such as a houses, information was given to tour she managed to escape to the next room. community of Omatjete by end Sep- The conmen then spin the story operators and agencies. tember. Hopefully we will get positive Fessy Kambauruma, another resident feedback, “said Uaseuapuani. Spokes-Farewell ‘Man of Action’ of Otjikakaneneo, claims that some person of the Ministry of Environment people have already relocated and build and Tourism, Romeo Muyunda said they their houses on hills to avoid run-ins are currently observing the movement of the animal and if the elephant is aggres- sive it will be put down by the nature conservation officers. Gabby Tjiroze Windhoek to attend school at Man- soccer, cycling and donkey racing www.letshego.com @LetshegoGroup LetshegoGroup dume Primary School in Katutura. in Okahao and in the North in gen-WINDHOEK - A well-known He started boxing in the early 60s, eral. He always encouraged youngNamibian boxing pioneer and also being a cyclist. Described as people to be very active and triedbusinessman, Eddy Willibard, a man of the people, aged 74 when to keep them busy so they avoidwho died on Sunday at his home he passed away, he leaves behind engaging in illegal activities”.in Windhoek after a long illness, an unparalleled legacy in the worldwill be buried this weekend in of boxing, cycling and football, Willibard was not only a sport-Windhoek. amongst others, in which he was sperson, but also a well-respected involved in for the past 47 years. businessman and family man. Willibard, affectionately knownas ‘Man of Action’, was one of the “He was a very flexible, active, He owned several retail busi-pioneer boxers, trainers and sport generous and a multi-talented nesses in the North and was anpersonalities in Namibia in the person. He got his name ‘Man of excellent negotiator. “Boxing inearly 60s. His close friend and pio- Action’ because he never sat still, our days was an art and a passion.neer professional boxer, Joe Archer he was always keeping busy. After We fought because we loved itShikongo, could not contain his he left boxing in the 70s, he moved and we had boxing styles. In 2001,grief for the loss of his confidante. to the North and became a trainer we wanted to hold a memorial“Eddy has been very sick of late and supported dozens of young fight but due to circumstancesand whenever we met he was people to prepare and compete and beyond our control, the fight didalways sleeping and frail. We lost become responsible citizens within not materialise. We just wanteda pioneer in the sport and business the community,” said Shikongo. to show young people the art offraternity,” said Shikongo. ‘Man boxing. 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4 NEWS 14 September - 20 September 2017TSUMKWE SS 1ST GR.10 & 12Sanlearnersmakecommunityproud WINDHOEK- The Tsumkwe Secondary School’s first-ever 18 learners to sit for the national Grade 10 and 12 examination have caused much delight and excitement for community members who now see the much anticipated progress in the San community.WE CAN!: Learners from the Tsumkwe Secondary School during the workshop. Photo contributed Aili Iilonga great achievement. so much hope beyond “This shows that no post-secondary educa- Wilfred April, a member tion,” he noted. of the organising team matter your gender, race, for the first every Matlas or background, when we Community leader in Club holiday class work- provide equal opportuni- the Tsumkwe settle- shop for the Tsumkwe ties for education, the ment area, !Kaoiheb Grade 10 and 12 exams Tsumkwe learners can Fredericks, encouraged said the community indeed step up to the the learners to make the views this progress as a plate and compete with community proud and the best schools in this never to look back. country,” he said. “This is a great He said that throughout achievement as a com- the workshop, the learn- munity and these learn- ers engaged in depth ers must work hard and with the tutors. pass with flying colours in order to lift up the “They were continu- Tsumkwe name and be ously challenging the regarded as one of the tutors and asking critical best community schools questions on how some- in the country,” he said. thing can be done or a solution to the questions, The San community rather than saying “we labelled as marginalised cannot do it”. They have over the years seen are young people that little to no progress in certainly do not want to terms of prospects of settle for less, regardless education and develop- of their situation. They ment in the Tsumkwe certainly give all of us settlement. Winner to pay off debts EXCITED: Winner Phillemon Haimbodi (right) and Legal Shield’s Juliana Ndjakaviti (left). Photo: Eba Kandovazu Eba Kandovazu from Otavi and he en- courages people to read An NDF soldier who the newspaper for weekly emerged as this week’s updates on current issues Informanté/Legal Shield affecting the nation. competition winner could not contain his excite- “I am very excited. ment upon discovering I have a pile of news- that he would be getting papers at home and I double the amount that was not sure I would he initially bargained for, actually win. The feeling because he is a paid-up is surreal. I have been Legal Shield member. a Legal Shield member since 2006 and I am glad Philemon Haimbodi, my ties to the company 47, said he intends to have paid off. I am so clear his accounts and grateful,” Haimbodi pay off his children’s maintained. school fees with the N$20 000 he won. A Get a copy of Inform- regular Informanté anté and stand a chance reader, Haimbodi hails of winning N$10 000 or N$20 000 if you are a Legal Shield member.

14 September - 20 September 2017 NEWS 5Defence NO MERCY FOR LANDLESSSquattersupforevictionagainminister's WALVIS BAY-About 300 peo-concern ple who lost all their worldlyover belongings when officials ofwildfires the Walvis Bay municipality and members of the police Gabby Tjiroze in riot gear forced them from their homes four months agoWINDHOEK -The are facing yet another evic-incidence of wildfires tion.has become a frequentphenomenon, especially Niel Terblanchethis time of the year. Ac-cording to the Ministry Earthmoving machinery was sent in and RUTHLESS: The makeshift shelters of the landless.  Photo: Niel Terblancheof Defence, when there their shacks were flattened. Their pos-is a wildfire, affected sessions were unceremoniously loaded on He said when other people lose their able for them to erect informal housing place.individuals and commu- the back of waiting trucks and carted of possessions when shacks burn, the like in other urban centres throughout the “Council’s policy has always beennities usually seek assis- the municipal rubbish dump. community comes together under the country.tance from the Namibia auspices of the mayor to help them, but, to consult widely and not to accede toDefence Force (NDF) to Some of them protested the destruc- “when our possessions were taken away He said his fellow squatters are more threats and demands, which never con-contain such fires. tion of their possessions and eventually on the back of the trucks nobody helped than willing to leave the land they are tribute to any solution,” council said. five people were wounded when police us. It is as if we are shunned by the com- currently occupying and move anywhere “As with other emer- opened fire with rubber bullets and tear munity because we don’t have a place and adhere to all the rules just as long as The Council added that in the past itgencies, be it wildfires or gas. to stay.” they can get a solid footing to start find- had to obtain the necessary assistancefloods, the NDF is ready ing jobs. from the police to remove groups ofto assist in containing or According to one of the landless com- Kahare said the group of squatters people who occupy public land illegally.putting down wild- munity’s leaders, Kleopas Kandara Ka- are putting their hope in the eventual The Walvis Bay Municipal Council’s The area in question is part of a newfires as part of its role hare, the people have nowhere else to go. construction of houses at Farm 37 on the stance on the matter remained the same, extension in Kuisebmond, which hasto assist civil powers outskirts of Walvis Bay and hope that that no conditions should be created been purchased by the National Housingand civil authorities in “After the municipality and the police the municipality will make land avail- where living is not dignified and where Enterprise for the purpose of residentialpeacetime. However, our left here the last time we went and bought a clear transgression of the law is taking development.people must know that tents from the China Shops just to havewe are living in a period some form of shelter. Those tents are notof constrained resources of a good quality and people ended up be-at our disposal,” said ing wet all the time. Some even built newMinister of Defence, shelters from wood and plastic just to getPenda Ya Ndakolo. the tents out of the weather and for their children to sleep in dry beds,” he said. Ya Ndakolo said thisduring the Sixth Session He said they lost everything and nowof the Sixth Parliament, they face the same dilemma as the mu-which resumed this nicipality this week delivered an evictionweek on Tuesday, 12 notice telling them to leave the land theySeptember. occupy before 14 September. According to a report City Police struggling to control taxispublished by the Min-istry of Environment, Marthina K Mutanga secretariat of the Road Trans-on Fire Management portation Board has on severalStrategy last year, firesoccur almost exclusively occasions approached all localin the dry season, withearly dry season (May to WINDHOEK – The City Police authorities to provide input withJuly) fires characterisedby low intensity, a high is finding it increasingly dif- regard to the capacity of theirdegree of patchiness, anda tendency to extinguish ficult to control the number of infrastructure.spontaneously over-night. Late dry season taxis operating within the Capi- “The Road Transportation(August to November)fires are characterised tal due to a lack of consultation Board is still waiting for the lo-by high intensity, a lowlevel of patchiness, and with the Ministry of Works and cal authorities to give feedbacka tendency to spread dueto the hot, dry and windy Transport, which is responsi- so that the board can makeconditions. ble for issuing the transport informed decisions with regards “The Ministry ofDefence is advising permits. to the approval of permit appli-the public to take allnecessary precaution- City Police spokesperson, cations in the different towns,”ary measures to preventwildfires in the first Edmund Khoaseb, said that al- said Fillemon.place, We would want toappeal to individuals and though there are currently about According to Fillemon, beforeaffected communitiesnot to raise false alarms 11 800 registered taxis, the issuing a permit, the Roadabout wildfires, as thiswould result in wastage number keeps fluctuating as new Transportation Board takes intoof the scant resources atthe ministry’s disposal taxis are registered daily, while consideration a number of fac-for assisting in control-ling wildfires,” said the others are deregistered, albeit at tors, including the area of opera-minister. a slower rate. tions and the motivation given He also urged thepublic to follow the right This figure, however, does not OUTLAWS: Taxis in Windhoek’s streets are a law unto themselves.  for the need for such a permit.chain of command. include call taxis and tourist Photo: Marthina Mutanga “The road infrastructure “The NDF has com- shuttles. is maintained and upgradedmanders who are respon-sible for the defence, “Permits are issued by the stops, reckless driving, involv- activities, they drive recklessly their vehicle. periodically to accommodate thesecurity and safety ofregions under their Ministry of Transport indis- ing themselves in criminal and that they stop at illegal spots Roads Authority manager increase of traffic on all roadsjurisdiction. Therefore, ifemergencies are reported criminately without consultation activities. and intersections to allow for of corporate communications, and to ensure the safety of allto local commanders theresponse could be much or input from the City. This is According to Khoaseb, some customers to get into or out of Hileni Fillemon, claims that the road users,” she argued.faster than when theyare reported directly to a serious concern that impacts of the complaintsthe minister who, forexample, could be in negatively on the regulation, that they receive Empire Pharmacy Hardap PharmacyWindhoek by the time as well as infrastructure,” said about taxis operat-the wildfire is happen- Khoaseb. ing in the city areing,” he said. 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6 EDITORIAL 14 September - 20 September 2017 RETRO­ SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOScoundrels ruling North Bonneville, US Golfers play on as the Eagle Creek wildfire burns at the Beacon Rock golf course in Washington state.the roost  Photo: Kristi McCluerIt is again the intermittent time of the increase in illicit PIC OF THE DAYactivities as delinquents target those who have workedso hard for their money and assets, and those who have THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDENlet their guard down. NEVER LEAVE YOU HANGING As observed daily, it is habitual offenders taking Since the start of his presidency,advantage of the lull and deficiencies in detective ser- our President, Dr Hage Gein- out, has two types – agency, Employees have to be treated more powerful. That is howvices and the blind spot oversight of the justice system. gob, has spoken of ‘building a or extrinsic, loyalty, and iden- fairly, receiving a fair share of companies are able to gener-Despite the establishment of the forensic unit and Namibian House.’ He has stated tification, or intrinsic, loyalty. the benefits and difficulties that ate identification loyalty, andidentification system manned by ‘experts’, felons are that “Namibians want a house Agency loyalty is owed – you are dished out. Companies that it is what President Geingobstill faceless, coming straight from prison to embark where everyone feels a sense signed a contract, and per that see employees only as a means is attempting. With his idea ofon their trickeries or escaping from holding cells and of belonging, where everyone contract you are required to per- to produce profit, will only ever A Namibian House, Presidentno photos available to identify them. is presented with a fair oppor- form certain duties. It is owed have agency loyalty. Those who Geingob is trying to dismantle tunity to prosper in an inclusive to your country as well. You treats them as partners that will our propensity towards a cult Women and children are murdered, minors are raped, manner and by so doing, ensure live in your country, and col- take both of them forward, can of personality. By making ourelders are robbed and slayed, cybercrimes are on the that no one feels left out.” I feel lectively utilise the services the expect identification loyalty. progress tied to an idea, we canrise and so-called witch doctors are promising felons’ that Namibians in general agree government offers – therefore, Loyalty is powerful. And that measure it by its words, andinvisibility. Poverty and ignorance are at the root of the with that sentiment, but this does you owe the country an agen- means that it should be bestowed measure it to our hearts. If thosescourge, fomenting hopelessness and suicidal tenden- not indicate how we need to go cy loyalty – you’ll pay your with a sense of responsibility. ideals align with yours, youcies among petty offenders. about building this house. The taxes, and obey the laws, etc. Loyalty here in Africa is often might start to develop a sense foundations of a national house But it is the second type of bestowed on a person we do not of loyalty. Identification loyalty. Crime busters are not utilising modern technology are built upon national values. loyalty, identification loyalty, know personally, who espouses Intrinsic loyalty. And that isto compile any complicated crime forensics. DNA I’ve stated that there are several which makes the difference. beliefs and value we hold dear. necessary for us all to succeed.examination and analysis still takes ages to complete, values I believe to be crucial Agency loyalty is mostly con- But loyalty to a person you do When a person is excited aboutnotwithstanding the penal system that seems to hone for our Namibian House, and cerned with the actions taken not know means your loyalty something, and feels a sense ofchronic criminal behaviour rather than rehabilitate last time, I covered honesty. by both parties – it is a busi- could be warped to support and accomplishment, a high-five ishabitual offenders back into society. There is, however, more to be- ness arrangement more than enable actions you would not often initiated. Those who share ing a member of the Namibian anything else. Identification ordinarily support. This results in that excitement will complete Although profiling could taint any police unit, es- House than just honesty. What loyalty, however, concerns at- in people not wishing to provide the high-five, and not leave apecially if law-abiding citizens or innocent men and we need as well is loyalty. Loy- titudes, emotions and a sense support to a government due to friend hanging with his handwomen are caught on the wrong side of the law, it alty, or giving and showing firm of personal identity. It develops the people within it – thinking in the air. It requires giving andcould save thousands of lives and millions of dollars, if support to a person, institution when you start to identify with their loyalty would go to a per- showing firm support to a com-properly executed. Since many audacious misconducts or idea, is something that is the ideals of your employer, son. It is important to remember rade – it requires loyalty. Thisare not detected during crime-fighting campaigns, becoming ever rarer in a world and it aligns with your personal that loyalty to Namibia does not is a key element in building acrooks recognise this shortcoming and exploit the situ- that seemingly espouses love sense of what is right – your mean loyalty to a government – Namibian House. It firmly statesation time and again. for those who achieve only ethics. That loyalty, however, is Namibia is a concept, codified that Namibia will never leave its in the name of self-interest. much more difficult to develop. in our Constitution. As long citizens hanging. Namibia has its The non-digitalisation of police work and the pros- Companies, however, have It happens when a person enjoys as we can ensure our loyalty hand in the air, waiting for thatecution machinery remains the biggest setback, even long-since known the value of his or her affiliation with the em- to Namibia, to the Namibian high-five. Don’t leave it hanging.though it could save time and money. It looks like loyalty. In terms of customers, ployer, and the employer recog- Constitution, we can move for-turning a blind eye on innocent people who are being most companies strive to devel- nises that their contributions are ward. Loyalty to an individual Desmond P van Heerden, Hons-raided, offended, and in many instances killed, basi- op a form of customer loyalty. It valuable. The employees who should be reserved for family, BComm (Stell) is the Chief An-cally means that villains are ruling the roost. costs less in terms of marketing feel a sense of accomplishment or those you know very well. alytics Officer of Trustco Group to retain an existing customer in achieving goals that advance But loyalty to an idea, a set Holdings Ltd. Previous articles It is also terrifying when crime-busters lack the than it does to acquire a new the company will start to devel- of values, that can be judged available online at http://toi.capabilities to decipher financial crimes, an indication one – and companies that are op identification loyalty. This is, against your own ethics, and hopto.org/. He can be con-where crime is headed to with the advancement in unable to retain customers will however, not a one-way street. if it is compatible, that is even tacted at [email protected] gadgets and computer-generated applications. soon find themselves havingThese days, criminals seems to be aware that they are no customers at all. Customera step ahead of law-enforcement agencies as far as loyalty also somewhat isolatestechnology is concerned. a company from price compe- tition – after all, saving a few Investing in combating crime and an effective justice bucks while making a gamblesystem will not be complete without a social welfare on an unknown service levelsafety net of rehabilitation and correctional services from a new company is lessthat recognises criminality as a social and mental likely to occur if you’ve alreadyhealth dilemma. Criminality cannot be totally elimi- experienced great service fromnated, but it can be managed through modern-day your existing provider. It alsotechnology and pragmatism. reduces your marketing spend – because customers talk. And EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER we all know the powerful effect word-of-mouth has on sales. • The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of It is, however, not only in cus- our advertisers and the views aired in letters are not tomers that companies experi- necessarily those of the newspaper. ence the powerful effects of loyalty. With employees, loy- • Informanté publishes all advertisements in alty is a powerful boost to pro- good faith and cannot be held liable for any ductivity! Loyalty, as it turns 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. [email protected] • Electronic: www.informante.web.na

6 EDITORIAL 07 September - 13 September 2017 RETRO­ SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOScoundrels ruling North Bonneville, US Golfers play on as the Eagle Creek wildfire burns at the Beacon Rock golf course in Washington state.the roost  Photo: Kristi McCluerIt is again the intermittent time of the increase in illicit PIC OF THE DAYactivities as delinquents target those who have workedso hard for their money and assets, and those who have THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDENlet their guard down. NEVER LEAVE YOU HANGING As observed daily, it is habitual offenders taking Since the start of his presidency,advantage of the lull and deficiencies in detective ser- our President, Dr Hage Gein- out, has two types – agency, Employees have to be treated more powerful. That is howvices and the blind spot oversight of the justice system. gob, has spoken of ‘building a or extrinsic, loyalty, and iden- fairly, receiving a fair share of companies are able to gener-Despite the establishment of the forensic unit and Namibian House.’ He has stated tification, or intrinsic, loyalty. the benefits and difficulties that ate identification loyalty, andidentification system manned by ‘experts’, felons are that “Namibians want a house Agency loyalty is owed – you are dished out. Companies that it is what President Geingobstill faceless, coming straight from prison to embark where everyone feels a sense signed a contract, and per that see employees only as a means is attempting. With his idea ofon their trickeries or escaping from holding cells and of belonging, where everyone contract you are required to per- to produce profit, will only ever A Namibian House, Presidentno photos available to identify them. is presented with a fair oppor- form certain duties. It is owed have agency loyalty. Those who Geingob is trying to dismantle tunity to prosper in an inclusive to your country as well. You treats them as partners that will our propensity towards a cult Women and children are murdered, minors are raped, manner and by so doing, ensure live in your country, and col- take both of them forward, can of personality. By making ourelders are robbed and slayed, cybercrimes are on the that no one feels left out.” I feel lectively utilise the services the expect identification loyalty. progress tied to an idea, we canrise and so-called witch doctors are promising felons’ that Namibians in general agree government offers – therefore, Loyalty is powerful. And that measure it by its words, andinvisibility. Poverty and ignorance are at the root of the with that sentiment, but this does you owe the country an agen- means that it should be bestowed measure it to our hearts. If thosescourge, fomenting hopelessness and suicidal tenden- not indicate how we need to go cy loyalty – you’ll pay your with a sense of responsibility. ideals align with yours, youcies among petty offenders. about building this house. The taxes, and obey the laws, etc. Loyalty here in Africa is often might start to develop a sense foundations of a national house But it is the second type of bestowed on a person we do not of loyalty. Identification loyalty. Crime busters are not utilising modern technology are built upon national values. loyalty, identification loyalty, know personally, who espouses Intrinsic loyalty. And that isto compile any complicated crime forensics. DNA I’ve stated that there are several which makes the difference. beliefs and value we hold dear. necessary for us all to succeed.examination and analysis still takes ages to complete, values I believe to be crucial Agency loyalty is mostly con- But loyalty to a person you do When a person is excited aboutnotwithstanding the penal system that seems to hone for our Namibian House, and cerned with the actions taken not know means your loyalty something, and feels a sense ofchronic criminal behaviour rather than rehabilitate last time, I covered honesty. by both parties – it is a busi- could be warped to support and accomplishment, a high-five ishabitual offenders back into society. There is, however, more to be- ness arrangement more than enable actions you would not often initiated. Those who share ing a member of the Namibian anything else. Identification ordinarily support. This results in that excitement will complete Although profiling could taint any police unit, es- House than just honesty. What loyalty, however, concerns at- in people not wishing to provide the high-five, and not leave apecially if law-abiding citizens or innocent men and we need as well is loyalty. Loy- titudes, emotions and a sense support to a government due to friend hanging with his handwomen are caught on the wrong side of the law, it alty, or giving and showing firm of personal identity. It develops the people within it – thinking in the air. It requires giving andcould save thousands of lives and millions of dollars, if support to a person, institution when you start to identify with their loyalty would go to a per- showing firm support to a com-properly executed. Since many audacious misconducts or idea, is something that is the ideals of your employer, son. It is important to remember rade – it requires loyalty. Thisare not detected during crime-fighting campaigns, becoming ever rarer in a world and it aligns with your personal that loyalty to Namibia does not is a key element in building acrooks recognise this shortcoming and exploit the situ- that seemingly espouses love sense of what is right – your mean loyalty to a government – Namibian House. It firmly statesation time and again. for those who achieve only ethics. That loyalty, however, is Namibia is a concept, codified that Namibia will never leave its in the name of self-interest. much more difficult to develop. in our Constitution. As long citizens hanging. Namibia has its The non-digitalisation of police work and the pros- Companies, however, have It happens when a person enjoys as we can ensure our loyalty hand in the air, waiting for thatecution machinery remains the biggest setback, even long-since known the value of his or her affiliation with the em- to Namibia, to the Namibian high-five. Don’t leave it hanging.though it could save time and money. It looks like loyalty. In terms of customers, ployer, and the employer recog- Constitution, we can move for-turning a blind eye on innocent people who are being most companies strive to devel- nises that their contributions are ward. Loyalty to an individual Desmond P van Heerden, Hons-raided, offended, and in many instances killed, basi- op a form of customer loyalty. It valuable. The employees who should be reserved for family, BComm (Stell) is the Chief An-cally means that villains are ruling the roost. costs less in terms of marketing feel a sense of accomplishment or those you know very well. alytics Officer of Trustco Group to retain an existing customer in achieving goals that advance But loyalty to an idea, a set Holdings Ltd. Previous articles It is also terrifying when crime-busters lack the than it does to acquire a new the company will start to devel- of values, that can be judged available online at http://toi.capabilities to decipher financial crimes, an indication one – and companies that are op identification loyalty. This is, against your own ethics, and hopto.org/. He can be con-where crime is headed to with the advancement in unable to retain customers will however, not a one-way street. if it is compatible, that is even tacted at [email protected] gadgets and computer-generated applications. soon find themselves havingThese days, criminals seems to be aware that they are no customers at all. Customera step ahead of law-enforcement agencies as far as loyalty also somewhat isolatestechnology is concerned. a company from price compe- tition – after all, saving a few Investing in combating crime and an effective justice bucks while making a gamblesystem will not be complete without a social welfare on an unknown service levelsafety net of rehabilitation and correctional services from a new company is lessthat recognises criminality as a social and mental likely to occur if you’ve alreadyhealth dilemma. Criminality cannot be totally elimi- experienced great service fromnated, but it can be managed through modern-day your existing provider. It alsotechnology and pragmatism. reduces your marketing spend – because customers talk. And EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER we all know the powerful effect word-of-mouth has on sales. • The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of It is, however, not only in cus- our advertisers and the views aired in letters are not tomers that companies experi- necessarily those of the newspaper. ence the powerful effects of loyalty. With employees, loy- • Informanté publishes all advertisements in alty is a powerful boost to pro- good faith and cannot be held liable for any ductivity! Loyalty, as it turns 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. [email protected] • Electronic: www.informante.web.na

14 September - 20 September 2017 EDITORIAL 7 VACANCIES Flipside The following vacancies have become available CHRIS JACOBIE at Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb Dare to Care THE POSITION: SUPERINTENDENT HEALTH AND HYGIENE ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES: In Namibia the term elderly is used by those younger only to identify those in their communities that, according to their own standard of age, The incumbent will report to the Manager: Occupational Health and Hygiene and be can be deemed to be old. The description of elderly doesn’t do justice accountable for: to the immense contributions of our pensioners and the inheritance of • Providing specialized advice and inputs in line with company policies, procedures, inspiration for the future they always leave behind. legal requirements and other commitments; The majority of the aged are still more productive than those much • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and projects in terms of younger and nearly all elderly are respected, law-abiding members of their respective communities. Occupational Health and Hygiene; • Overseeing and driving day to day functions and processes; It is common for pensioners in Namibia to still work their fields, gardens • Overseeing administrative and technical areas relating to Occupational Health and tend their livestock in this harsh land, while they also care for their children who fell on hard times and in most cases their grandchildren will and Hygiene; almost always become their responsibility. • Overseeing and driving day to day functions and processes, that relate to Any other member of the extended family or less fortunate will almost requirements from other Dundee departments; always find an old hand already worked to the bone, prepared to assist, an • Managing human and financial resources; ear prepared to listen and a tongue ready and willing to advise. • Maintaining and executing Occupational Hygiene, Wellness, Primary Health and Those blessed with old age should not be imprisoned in a free country, Occupational Medicine programs and processes; because they have been discovered as the latest and easiest prey. • Registering, operating and maintaining onsite clinic; • Implementing and maintaining systems to ensure legal compliance, and sound The past months saw the gruesome and senseless torture and murder of the 92-year-old Leonard Nangolo Mukwiilongo, the first governor of health risk management; Omusati, by six young men, who are not deserving of the name. The • Managing service providers and contracts relating to Occupational Health and innocent mistake of 81-year-old Joel Nanjemba of Okatana to pay for a drink while a criminal saw he had money cost him his life. The rape and Hygiene; murder of an 87-year-old woman in Oshana on her way home is the lowest • Collaborating with Dundee’s Occupational Hygienist, Occupational Medicine point of robbing a community of their trust in fellow man. Fresh in the memory is the brutal murder of the aged Strzelecki couple of Vineta, as Practitioner and Occupational Medicine Specialist with regards to Risk well, and the most recent assault and robbery of the 95-year-old Lukas Management; Nel and his wife at Tsumeb. • Reporting and communicating statistics and information to various stakeholders; • Up keeping and executing of Integrated Management System processes; Namibia should have no place left for new scars on the conscience of the • Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, as required. nation. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: There is a long list of reasons why the elderly earn their special place in society, but there is an even longer list of why every Namibian must feel • A pass in Grade 12; compelled to reserve a special place in their hearts for the aged and the • A minimum of 7 years’ experience in an Occupational Health or Hygiene frail, because there will be no place for the criminally insane. function, with sound knowledge of both Occupational Hygiene and Occupational In nearly all the cases, the perpetrators of crime against the weak and Medicine; vulnerable already have criminal records and should not have been allowed • Must hold a formal Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Hygiene, Health Sciences to be amongst the civilised society in the first place. or Medical Sciences, from a recognized institution. If in the Medical and Health Sciences, must hold an additional qualification in Occupational Health; It is a sad fact that most of those committing crimes were in earlier • Must be registered with a recognized institution, society or association. e.g. custody and have outstanding warrants or are already under investigation. SAIOH, NASOM, SASOHN, SANC, HPCNA, HPCSA, etc; • Sound knowledge of Namibian legislation relating to Occupational Health and Namibians should not bow their heads in prayer for delivery from evil, related fields; but in shame, because of not confronting the evil amongst themselves. • Valid Code B driver’s license; • Must be computer literate (Microsoft office package); They should collectively shoulder the blame for allowing criminals to • Must have own transport; pounce on the elderly, because the verbal and physical abuse of elderly is • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team; relentless. • Excellent ability to maintain focus on targets and adhere to timelines. It is clear that criminals and especially the most cowardly have no racial, THE POSITION: PROJECT COORDINATOR: CIVIL social or political preference or agendas, but, like hyenas, circle the weak ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES: and wait for an opportunity to rip them apart for even the smallest of loot. • The incumbent will report to the Project Engineer: Civil and be accountable for: Every family in Namibia, even in the difficult economic times that the • Ensuring projects achieve an on-time, in budget and up to standard result; nation faces, has younger and unemployed members who can take care • Conducting regular site inspections and managing work assigned to contractors; of their elderly in the places where they are, particularly in communities • Drawing up project Gantt Chart as instructed by Project Engineer; where their roots lie deep in the soil they love and where the breeze • Preparing project budget and bill of quantities as instructed by Project Engineer; reminds them of their young and carefree days. • Expediting of procurement procedure. e.g. purchase requisitions, orders and The perception that the aged are wealthier because they saved and never invoices; had the expenses that the younger generations have, is not only wrong, • Liaising with drawing office and ensuring current drawings are issued; but it is dangerous and in some cases proven to be a death warrant. In all • Issuing relevant engineering standards for projects e.g. paint spec; recent cases the robbers got away with hardly enough money to pay for • Ensuring that as-built information is communicated to the drawing office; the getaway taxi. • Checking engineering drawings for final approval by the project engineer and Good neighbourliness that is a key ingredient to national unity, peace determining suitable manufacturing and installation processes; and stability must compel Namibians to make sure that their older • Control of work-in-progress and ensuring accurate contractor billings related to neighbours are as safe as can be when they lock their own doors and set their own security systems to keep intruders out when they retire for the projects; night. • Arrange meetings for expediting project procedure e.g. site meetings and tender It is not an act of special kindness to take care of the elderly, frail and adjudication meetings; less fortunate. It’s a duty and an investment in human accomplishment • Issuing and ensuring contractors adhere to Dundee’s policies and procedures; eventually conquering selfishness and maintain self-worth. • Ensuring that projects are completed to engineering standards, specifications and Criminals have proven that age, colour, gender, religion, social status taking corrective action if necessary. or political persuasion are no barrier, but factional division is rather an atmosphere they thrive in. When crime and criminals choose victims, they QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: will always pick a victim that show the least resistance. • Engineering Diploma in Civil Engineering or Construction Management; Political infighting - as if the lives and future of party branch members • Minimum of 5 years working experience in Civil Engineering discipline; depend on it - enforces the suspicion that all is not well in the corridors of • Quantity Surveying experience will be an added advantage; power. The common thief, murderer and international financial syndicates • Supervisory exposure; must welcome it as a bonus to either influence decisions or to ignore • Computer proficiency; policy decisions. They might even believe that the Swapo congress is • Good professional administrative skills; amnesty, because that is how some ministers act and Namibians suspect. • Strong technical knowledge and ability to work with contractors; • Ability to work accurately under pressure; There is more unity amongst criminals in choosing their victims than • Valid Code B driver’s license. amongst leaders prepared to decisively fight crime. There is no better climate for the criminally inclined than tyranny of political and economic All applications meeting minimum requirements must be factionalism and infighting. accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of The elderly walked the difficult roads on behalf of those who still had qualifications and ID documents, which are non-returnable. to come after them and the very old still sacrifice because they were born Only short listed candidates will be contacted. and bred with a place in their hearts for everyone. Please forward applications to: The Human Resources Department The elderly can never be rewarded enough, but safety will go a long Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb way towards appreciation and collective responsibility that is rendered P.O. Box 936, Tsumeb obsolete, because of personal interest. Or Fax: 088 652 4436 If Namibians are in the same boat they are in one where those holding Or the oars are not pulling together. Email: [email protected] CLOSING DATE: Friday,29 September 2017 Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb is an Equal Opportunity Employer

8 BUSINESS 14 September - 20 September 2017BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review Tax base narrow due to tax evasion 6 September to 12 September2017 NCCI BERATES NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE GRN ON TAX 4.55 3 918 TRUSTCO GROUP TUC/TTO 19.11% 924 WINDHOEK - The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling on the govern- HOLDINGS LIMITED 34.80 ment to widen the tax base to include those businesses which are avoiding paying taxDOWN UP NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 46.76 0.87% 208 7 199 by hiding their actual income. FNB NAMIBIA FNB 18.10 CAPRICORN INVESTMENT CGP 0.02% 0 5 GROUP 1.47 AGRA LTD AGR 1.89 - 0 9 NICTUS HOLDINGS - NAM NHL HOLDINGS LTD 7.87 - - - BIDVEST NAMIBIA LTD BVN 20.65 - - - ORYX PROPERTIES LTD ORY - - - - - -COMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE % Business Reporter eye to foreign businesses which NSX LOCAL 577 0.31% we believe do not pay taxes at all.BRENT CRUDE OIL 54.27 1.67% NSX ALL SHARE (1.22%) “We have observed that a number of Many businesses face bankruptcyGOLD 1 332.70 (2.68%) JSE TOP 40 1 145 0.89% businesses, most of them foreign- due to prolonged delay in paymentPLATINUM 990.05 2.26% S&P 500 49 828 1.57% owned, do not provide tax receipts for services delivered to the govern- UK FTSE 100 0.38% and some even refuse electronic ment as well as tax arrears whichFOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % EURO STOXX 50 2 496 2.68% bank transfer which created suspi- if demanded to be paid in full, will HANG SENG 7 401 0.83% cions that such businesses may be threaten their continued existence.N$ PER US$ 12.92 0.71% 3 513 trying to avoid declaring their true Yet, we have foreign businesses get-N$ PER £ 17.27 2.68% 27 972 income in order to avoid paying ting away with non-compliance toN$ PER € 15.56 1.56% taxes to the Namibian Government,” tax,” Shaanika said Tarah Shaanika, Chief Execu-The local market remained active this consolidated audited results for the tive Officer of NCCI. APPREHENSIVE: Tarah Shaanika, He further stated that the NCCIweek, with the NSX Local index up year ending 30 June 2017. Chief Executive Officer of NCCI. has serious doubts toward the0.31% at 577.3, and the NSX Overall While net interest income for the year Shaanika added that the NCCI has Photo contributed effectiveness of the tax amnesty an-Index down 1.22%, to close at 1145. increased by 6.2% to N$1.7 billion, also noted that there are a number nounced by the Ministry of FinanceTrustco Group Holdings again grasped profit for the year decreased by 8.5% of foreign-owned businesses which to investigate such businesses and as an appropriate tool to increasethe lead in the market this week, from last year to N$1.11 billion. still do not bank their income in confirm or disprove their suspicions. tax collections. “This amnesty wasclosing at N$4.55 per share, up by As such, the earnings per share for local banks and appear to prefer introduced at a wrong time, when19.11%. Namibia Breweries dropped the year is 418.9c per share, down keeping cash. “We suspect that such Shaanika further stated that most businesses are struggling andto second place, with 0.87% growth from 459.7c per share last year. businesses behave in that man- concerns have been raised that the their capacity to pay tax arrears hasto close at N$34.80 per share. In The group attributed this to the ner because they have something government is struggling to increase weakened significantly. We doubtterms of volume, Namibia Breweries ongoing commodity price challenges, to hide to the Namibian Govern- tax revenue because the tax base is that the second amnesty will do thetook the lead, with N$7.2 million weakening government finances and ment,” Shaanika said. Shaanika’s not wide enough. trick in collecting more revenue,worth of shares traded, with Trustco drought conditions, and noted that its call comes fresh off the heels of an considering the economic hardshipsGroup here in second place with performance is positively correlated to incident reported earlier this week “The government appears to be which define the business environ-N$3.9 million worth of shares traded. Namibia´s economic performance. that N$10million was discovered quick to punish tax payers who fail ment in Namibia at the moment,”The local currency weakened 0.71% hidden by a Chinese businessman in to pay on time while turning a blind Shaanika said.against the US Dollar, to close at N$13 Market Quote: an attempt to avoid paying taxes.per USD, and dropped 2.68% against “Give me a stock clerk with a goal, and He explained that the governmentthe British Pound, to close at N$17.27 I will give you a man who will make He added that these suspicions must rather consider widening theper GBP. It closed at N$15.56 against history. Give me a man without a goal, have been reported to the govern- tax base, hunt down those business-the Euro, losing 1.16%. and I will give you a stock clerk.” - ment on numerous occasions but it es which hide income to avoid taxFNB Namibia Holdings released their James Cash Penny appears that not much is being done and give adequate support to local businesses to grow. Heritage Sites lack fundingDESTINY: The Namibian Sand Sea is one of the two heritage sites in Zorena Jantze tember, aimed at creating an opportunity are listed to be in danger due to politicalNamibia. Photo: contributed for the private sector companies, entities, unrests, half of them coming from Africa. WINDHOEK – The African World Herit- consortiums and individuals from Namibia Mwatile stated that with the event themed age Fund (AWHF), in a quest to propel and other countries to make pledges to ad- Invest in Heritage, they hope to raise N$1 Heritage Sites to become social and eco- vance the objectives of the African World million as businesses can pro-actively nomic drivers through entrepreneurship, Heritage Fund. decide in which sites they would like to this week called on the private sector to invest in, with over 36 businesses confirm- support the fund. Mwatile raised concerns that out of 1 073 ing their interest in the fund. Heritage Sites proclaimed by UNESCO, Peter Mwatile from the Office of the African countries barely make it on the list The event is organised jointly with the President stated that since independence, as it is currently dominated by European government of Namibia through the Office academic expertise on cultural heritage has countries. He exemplified that Namibia of the Former President and the Ministry remained underdeveloped. Mwatile further only has two heritage sites, namely Namib of Education, Arts and Culture. stated that Namibia mostly depends on for- Sand Sea and Twyfelfontein, while coun- eign donors to maintain its heritage sites. tries like China have over 50 heritage sites The business entities are expected to which promote economic activity through make voluntary pledges aimed at support- He stated that Former President Hi- tourism. He added that aside from the list ing the objectives of the Fund. 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14 September - 20 September 2017 BUSINESS 9 Namibia set to become world’s second-largest uranium producerURANIUM PRODUCTIONUNDER SCRUTINYSWAKOPMUND - Namibia is currently ranked the fifth-largest producer of uranium in the world and is set to become the world’s second-largest produc-er once Swakop Uranium’s Husab Mine is fully operational. Niel Terblanche NUCLEAR SET: Stakeholders’ stands at the conference. Photo contributed ing large quantities of energy. Until this problem has been solved to resultThis will undoubtedly position generating new ideas. uranium mining activities in Namibia. Development Plans and the Harambee in economical means to store energy,Namibia as a major uranium mining The Namibian Deputy Minister of “Mining, and indeed uranium min- Prosperity Plan,” she said. She said there remains a need for a suitablehub and will see the industry playing ing, contributes significantly to the great strides have been made in the base load supply of electricity. Thisa more significant role in the national Mines and Energy, Kornelia Shilunga, economy of Namibia. generation of electrical power by wind can only be provided by either fossiland regional economies. In this re- officially opened the conference and and solar. fuelled generation, with its attendantgard, the Southern African Institute of said it was quite fitting that this con- It also contributes to the Govern- sustainability and pollution impacts,Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) in ference took place in Swakopmund ment’s development agendas as “These renewable sources of energy, by nuclear power generation, or bycollaboration with the Canadian Insti- because it is considered the centre of expressed in Vision 2030, the National however, lack suitable means of stor- hydropower.tute for Mining, Metallurgy and Petro-leum (CIM), the Namibian Uranium A country such as China has clearlyInstitute, and the Namibia University chosen the nuclear power option, andof Science and Technology (NUST) has embarked on a major buildinghosted the Uranium 2017 International programme of nuclear power stations.Conference in Swakopmund This must eventually impact uranium prices in a way that will benefit our The theme of the conference was uranium mining industry,” Shilunga“Extraction and Applications of said. The minister said events suchUranium - Present and Future” and it as these are valuable in formingaimed to bring together professionals new networks with individuals thatin the uranium industry. A broad range have similar, or at least overlapping,of topics was discussed, ranging from interests.mining to some of the applicationsof uranium, and including safety, and “Whereas the exchange of knowl-post-operations closure and reme- edge and the exposure to new ideasdiation issues. Innovations in the is always of importance, it is theextraction and applications of uranium personal contacts and the buildingare constantly being made, and this of professional relationships thatconference provided a platform for really enrich us. We encourage youthe discussion of advances and for especially to form relationships that will benefit the people of Namibia,” she concluded. Brickmaking creates EntrepreneursSTRIVING: Some of the trainees that took part in the Brickmaking Academy training. Zorena Jantze hoods, but actively play a role in the alleviation ofPhoto: Zorena Jantze poverty,” Schutte said. WINDHOEK - As a result of the Smart Partnership between Ohorongo Cement and one of its custom- He added that training brickmakers in every con- ers, the Build it group, the fifth Brickmaking Acad- stituency of Namibia will ensure sustainability and emy to train unemployed and low-income citizens keep logistical costs down, as the Build it group will was launched in the Khomas Region. purchase the bricks. About 20 unemployed and low-income people “Build It has committed to purchase your bricks, from the different constituencies of the Khomas pending adherence to quality control measures. Region gathered at the Crown Build it branch in This would create a permanent offset area for your Independence Avenue and engaged on the practi- products. However, it would require full commit- calities of brick-making for skills development. ment from your side, that of ensuring that you meet your daily targets and that you use the best quality Speaking at the training, Hans-Wilhelm Schütte products to ensure the best outcome,” Schütte told from Ohorongo Cement, stated that in support of the the trainees. Harambee Prosperity Plan, Ohorongo Cement part- nered with the Build it group to start a Brickmaking Also speaking at the event, Governor Laura Academy, as a contribution towards the war on Mcleod-Katjirua, stated that unemployment, specifi- poverty. He added that the Brickmaking Academy cally under the Namibian youth, is astronomical. has a target to train at least 15 people per region over a period of two years, which could result in “There is no doubt and we are all aware now that 210 trained brickmakers. there is co-ordination gaps in the implementation of strategic interventions, and government and the Schutte explained that there has been a lot of private sector can work together to make the imple- interest in brickmaking training and to date, close mentation of such initiatives, like this Brickmak- to 80 people in the Oshikoto, Oshana, Omusati and ing Academy, a sustainable successful venture,” Ohangwena regions have been trained. Mcleod-Katjirua. “We envisaged that the brickmakers will use their She highlighted that Ohorongo Build it Brick- newly acquired skills to also assist in job creation, making Academy addresses, the transfer of skills enabling them to not only sustain their own liveli- and knowledge, employment creation and poverty eradication and a sustainable initiative of a smart partnership (PPP). SMS RNR TO 32532 TO WIN A CUBOT R9 N$1 990 CUBOT R9 To enter the COMPETITION 5″ HD IPS, SCREEN you have 13MP REAR CAMERA WITH FLASH + 5MP FRONT CAMERA WITH FLASH REAR FINGERPRINT SENSOR to sms RNR to 32532 charged T's and 2GB RAM + 16GB MEMORY (TAKES A MEMORY CARD) at N$1 C's Apply ANDROID 7 NOUGATQUAD CORE PROCESSORLIGHT SENSOR, PROXIMITY SENSOR, G SENSOR, WI FI, BLUETOOTH, GPS,CAN DO WHATSAPP, SKYPE, VIBER, INSTAGRAM, VIDEOS, GAMES,EBOOKS, OFFICE DOCUMENTS AND OVER 1 000 000 OTHER APPS. WHOLESALE/RETAIL: ANDRIOD PC TABLETS, CELLPHONES, PS3 AMD XBOX 360 GAMES & ACCESSORIES Closing date 29 September 2017

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SMEs operate in trade and accommo- AfDB reported helping 156 000 SMEproposed, the government of Côte dations, according to South Africa’s business owners through financial The World Bank is said to be explor-d’Ivoire completed construction of At the moment, governments are Small Enterprise Development intermediaries such as commercial ing other ideas like crowdfunding—anthe Henri Konan Bédié Bridge, a span coming up with innovative financ- Agency (SEDA), which, among other banks, development investment and innovative way of financing a projectover the Ébrié Lagoon linking the ing strategies, while big corporations functions, implements the govern- guarantee funds. That’s a good start, by raising funds from a very largenorth and south of Abidjan, the coun- are relying on investments or bank ment’s small business strategy. but hardly enough, experts say. number of people—peer-to-peer lend-try’s main city. The project became a loans to grow and expand their busi- ing, social impact bonds and develop-reality after the government received nesses. However, Africa’s small and A 2016 SEDA report says that SMEs By providing coverage for risks ment impact bonds.development bank and private capital medium-size (SMEs) enterprises, face challenges in accessing finance associated with lending to SMEs,financing. still struggle for financing. Govern- and markets. Yet eight out of 10 jobs an intermediary such as the African But the AfDB wants credit providers ments that seek financing from private and nine out of 10 of all businesses Guarantee Fund (AGF) can provide to increase lending by at least $135 Similarly, the Dakar-Diamniado partnerships or international financ- in sub-Saharan Africa are related credit guarantee facilities to finan- billion to meet demand by AfricanHighway in Senegal, although a ing institutions such as the African to small business, according to UN cial institutions that give loans to SMEs. As the overall financing gappublic structure, was built and is being Development Bank (AfDB), the figures. enterprises they would normally be in developing countries is currentlyoperated by private companies. International Finance Corporation reluctant to lend to. between $2.1 and $2.6 trillion, new (IFC), the World Bank and others Potential strategies are required to finance the Increasing difficulties in obtaining often realise that the funding available SMEs, especially those in the Last June, the AGF announced 17 Sustainable Development Goals.traditional financing, including bank cannot meet the financial needs of the informal sector, have a hard time that through a partnership with theloans for public infrastructure such as SMEs. “In Ghana, SMEs can safely accessing bank loans. A majority of African, Caribbean and Pacific Group According to the World Economicroads, railways and dams are forcing be regarded as the backbone of the African SMEs rely on personal sav- of States, the European Union and the Forum, “blended finance” could plugAfrican countries to explore alterna- economy, employing thousands of ings or start-up capital from friends UN Development Programme, some 5 this hole. Should these funds becometive financing approaches. people,” Ghana’s minister of finance, and family. 000 SMEs in “development miner- available, the majority of SMEs still Ken Ofori-Atta, said at a gathering of Even when a bank is willing to lend als” in five countries will have more operating in the informal sector will Having the private sector build Ghanaian entrepreneurs. them some money, the collateral and affordable financing because of AGF’s have to “take giant steps towardsand operate infrastructure, recoup guarantee they require and sometimes $12 million credit guarantee. formalisation in order to increase theirits investments and later transfer the SMEs represent 92% of all local the down payment is just too much for potential for accessing formal cred-infrastructure to governments is one businesses in Ghana, providing up a small company. Operational capaci- Two years ago, the IFC and Eco- its,” according to a studypublished inway of compensating for the shortfall to 85% of manufacturing jobs in the ties and access to markets are other bank, a pan-African commercial and the Review of Development Finance.in official development assistance and country and contributing about 70% to challenges African MSMEs face, but investment banking group, launchedbanks’ reluctance to provide loans. the country’s GDP. access to financing is the most critical. a $110 million risk-sharing facility The authors of the study maintain Partnership and innovation that allows Ecobank to lend money that policy reforms are as necessary Economic backbone In Nigeria, 37 million SMEs employ On the occasion of the first-ever to SMEs operating in fragile and as available financing. 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Now as you know, a 12-year old expo started as a personal has no grasp of the value of money... that’sThis year, the Natural journey for four black wom- larger crowds and positive objectives of the Natural obtained from somewhere why they just keep asking and asking for Hair and Beauty Expo en, Kumbi Short, Maliza feedback as there were more Hair and Beauty Expo or some place, adding that money… okay okay, I think they don’t knowcame back with a bang and Mukungu, Sharon Emvula diverse vendors such as includes the celebration of true freedom comes from the value of money! He comes up to mewas held at the International and herself, with the aim of Wahl International, which the self, as it is a time to go within, as society is inher- saying; “Daddy I urgently need 150 dollars.University of Management creating awareness apropos showcased activities on all out without being judged, ently filled with perpetual I bought this toy from a friend of mine across(IUM) on 9 September. to natural hair. trimming hair and beards for whilst promoting a space for constraints on how one the street and need to pay him gou-gou!” men, and featured a Q&A local entrepreneurs and their should behave, and encour- “What kinda toy is that?” “Daddy it’s called Brimming with a diverse “In the past, most people sessions for the metrosexual innovative products. aged young people to go a fidget spinner.”range of vendors, offering associated natural black hair male. for their dreams without thehair products for both males with negative stereotypes Concluding, Gaseb said opinions of others discour- He tried to show me how it works. I cameand females, local cuisine, and would deem it as dirty, Gaseb explained that that people have the miscon- aging them. to one conclusion… this is the dumbest toy ofbeverages, clothing, and unkempt, or unprofessional. recurring issues in the expo ception that freedom can be the 21st century ever… sowaar! What kindathought provoking dialogue The natural hair and beauty include identity and boring, static merry-go-round spinning thingon identity and self-accept- expo would like to promote self-acceptance, and is this that keeps our kids so nailed to it virance, the expo saw a steady natural hair, especially stated that the main niks nie sowaar! For the last 2 years he’s beencrowd of people streaming within the corporate sector,” buggin’ me about a hover board. Is die kindin and out throughout the said Gaseb. mal hoeka, N$ 7000??? Now this stupid toy…day. we got into an argument about how dumb a She further stated that this fidget spinner is. My old school mentality… year, the expo attracted a obviously like to rebel against anything that is new, vakwetu! I had to sit down to give him aNOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND list of toys and games we played in the early PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS 80’s that would give a fidget-spinner a moerse klap in terms of value:PROPOSED WATER SUPPLY PIPELINE TO OKANGUATI FROM OMAHAREMBA, KUNENE REGION, NAMIBIA YOYO: This you got in different colours... our days we got it in coca cola, sprite, fantaEnvironmental Compliance Consultancy cc (ECC) to Okanguati from the Omaharemba Aquifer. or stoney brandings on the sides. You couldhereby gives notice to the public that an application for do a few toertjies with it to show off to thean Environmental Clearance Certificate in accordance Proposed Activity: Kunene Regional Council appoint- girls… fidget-spinner sharrap!with the Environmental Management Act, 2007 will be ed Powerconsult CC to assess and design suitablemade as per the following: water supply solutions to Okangwati in the Kunene Re- Blok-blok: Okay… white people called gion, Namibia. The project will include the installation this “wegkruipertjie”, but we called it ‘blok-Applicant: Kunene Regional Council of 15km long, 160mm diameter belowground pipeline, blok my pampielele’. I always made sure associated pumps, 33kv powerline and infrastructure I’m hiding inside an old car by die tiep… toEnvironmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP): to supply water to the Okanguati settlement from the lure the girl… just to ask her; “watter kleurEnvironmental Compliance Consultancy cc (ECC) Omaharemba aquifer. The project will supply an esti- is jou pantie hoeka?” Yes don’t judge me mated volume of 200-800 cubes of water per day. okay, I was 10 years old! People always hadProject: Kunene Regional Council sustainable water difficulty finding us after everyone has beensupply pipeline and ancillary works including powerline Location: Kunene Regional, Namibia. See map below. ‘Blokked’. Fidget-spinner, sharrap!Application for Environmental Clearance Certifi- Public Participation Process: Environmental Compli- Amaghoes: You take 10 plastic bags, rollcate: In terms of the Environmental Management Act ance Consultancy is undertaking the required environ- it together to form a ball. You stand in the(No 7 of 2007), Powerconsult CC on behalf of Kunene mental assessment and public participation process. To middle and two people on opposite sidesRegional Council is required to submit an application for obtain further information and register as an interested try to throw you out… I think the name wasEnvironmental Clearance to the Environmental Com- and affected party (I&AP) on the project database, derived from ‘koes’ or dodge ball. Fidget-missioner of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism please submit your name, contact information and in- spinner sharrap!for the above-mentioned project. terest in the project, in writing to Environmental Compli- ance Consultancy: Dokter-Dokter; Mmm… this one was myReview and Comment Period: The purpose of the favorite. I was always the doctor. Sick girlscomment period it to present the proposed project and Ms. J Mooney would be sent to me, usually the most beauti-to afford interested and affected parties (I&AP) an op- Environment Compliance Constancy ful ones in the lokasie. I always diagnosedportunity to comment on the project to ensure that all PO Box 91193, Klein Windhoek them as being sick, so I had to conduct anissues and concerns are captured and considered in Tel: + 264 816 53 1214 ‘ondersoek’. A ten-year-old doctor couldthe assessment. The review and comment period is E-mail: [email protected] always give good advice I tell you! Fidget-effective from 13th September 2017 – 5th October 2017. Website: www.accenvironmental.com spinner sharrap!Public Meeting: Environmental Compliance Consultan- ‘Vyf Omdraai Tien Hoera! That’s simple.cy will hold a public meeting on 21st September 2017 at We play soccer until we drop dead at night.14:00 in the Agricultural Extension Hall-Okanguati. Only the A-team, Knight Rider or ‘Man van Staal’, would be able to stop a game. Millen- nials sit down… you don’t know what we are talking about here! Fidget-spinner sharrap! Ou ses: Yeah… we don’t call it dominoes anymore, that’s the name… “ou ses!” And if you can’t break the table as you down the dominoe, dan is jy ʼn moegoe! Fidget-spinner sharrap! Monopoly: For guys living in Katutura, it’s the first taste of how it feels to go to jail. Mara… this game also helped us to dominate all low-cost housing projects in Namibia today. Fidget-spinner sharrap! So if your kids come up with this fidget- spinner nonsense, find a place to go play blok-blok!

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16 SPORT 14 September - 20 September 2017 SPORTGWLIANDNIIANTGOSRTSROENAKThe girls thrashed Botswana in first gameZIMBABWE - The Brave Mellissa Mathews started in goalGladiators got off to a good while in defence, Uerikondjera Kasao- The Gladiators: Melisa Matheus, Iina Katuta, Uerikondjera Kasaona (captain), Twelikondjela Amukoto, Ester Amukwaya,start when they beat Bo- na, captained the team and partnered Zenatha Coleman (Anna Shikusho), Memory Ngonda, Lovisa Mulunga and Vistorine Shangula (Thomalina Adams), Vewetswana 4-0 in the opening Ester Amukwaya, Ina Katuta and Kotjipati, Millicent Hikuam (Elmarie Fredericks). Photo: Contributedmatch of the Women’s CO- Lovisa Mulunga. Up field, ZenathaSAFA cup yesterday after- Coleman, Millicent Hikuam, amongstnoon in Zimbabwe. others, were in fine form in a game that they thoroughly dominated. Gabby Tjiroze The Gladiators had 14 shots at goalVistorine Shangula Zenatha Cole- with 11 on target, to Botswana’s three man and Anna Shikosho scored on target and dominated the cornerthe goals to give the women a perfect kicks count with seven to Botswanastart at the championship. one overall. Making their third appearance at The Gladiators were drawn intothe regional women football champi- Group C with old rivals South Africa,ons, the Brian Isaacs’ Brave Gladia- Botswana and Lesotho, while hoststors got off the mark on 16 minutes Zimbabwe have been drawn alongsidethrough Vistorine Shangula and before old rivals Zambia in the first round.halftime, star player Zenatha Cole- Madagascar and Malawi will joinman slotted home a penalty before Zimbabwe and Zambia in Group A inShangula completed her brace two what is sure to be a tightly contestedminutes before the break. pool. Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique and Swaziland are in Group B. Botswana came back a better teamand held their own until about three The Brave Gladiators will now playminutes to go as substitute Anna- South Africa tomorrow at 14h00 andMarie Shikusho hit the final nail then finish off against Lesotho onwith a well-taken goal to complete Sunday, 17 September, at 16h00 ina resounding 4-0 victory over their Zimbabwe.neighbours. With 12 teams competing this year, it is the biggest ever field assembled for the COSAFA Women’s Championship and shows the tremendous growth in women’s football in the last decade.Welwitschias' NFA needs 12 milliontough matchagainst Leopards Sport Reporter be motivated by chances of being selected to represent the Gabby Tjiroze region at national competitionsWINDHOEK - The Windhoek Draught Wel-witschias’ quest to win their second Currie Cup WINDHOEK-The Namibia and eventually being selectedmatch continues this weekend after they lost47-56 to the Hino Valke (Falcons) at the Hage Football Association (NFA) to represent one’s country atGeingob Stadium in Windhoek last weekend.  needs more than N$12 million international events. This Saturday, the Leopards, who are secondplaced on the log, host the Welwitschias at the to continue participating in The executive committee isOlenpark Stadium in South Africa. international competitions until also considering limiting the Last weekend, a very entertaining match saw15 tries being scored as both sides gave it their end of March 2018. age of players in the regionalall in a tough encounter. The bonus point vic-tory meant that the Hino Valke moved to three NFA President, Frans Mbidi, second divisions to 23 to allowlog points. The visitors won two of their threematches so far in this year’s competition. said that the football asso- more player development. Eight tries were enough to secure the Hino ciation would need N$12.4 “This will allow youth play-Valke a much-needed away victory. Five pointersfor the visitors were scored via Etienne Taljaard, million to fulfil its interna- ers to develop fully and byJohannes Willem Pretorius, Christian Rust,Simphiwe Sithole, Jan-Frederick Enslin, Coert tional obligations and called on so doing benefit the nationalCronje, Andrew van Wyk and Friedle Olivier. corporate organisations to help teams. Consideration will, Despite a valiant effort from the home side,seven tries just weren’t enough to get them over the football house. however, be given to clubs tothe winning line. A brace of tries from JohanTromp, while a try apiece for Helarius Kisting, “Times are tough now and allow an acceptable numberAbel de Klerk, Maharua Katjiteko, Jan Booysenand Russel van Wyk were scored. EQUESTRIAN: Boicky Alton, one of the jockeys. Photo contributed we appeal to corporate Namib- of over aged players per team, Theuns Kotze succeeded with six of his seven Horse racing a success ia to assist the NFA to prepare for example five players onattempts at goal missing only Russel van Wyk’stry towards the end of the game. Valke flyhalf the Brave Warriors for Kenya the team register for any givenWarren Potgieter’s form off the tee was not asaccurate. An early first half penalty from Potgi- 2018 CHAN Finals, as well season, while only three play-eter along with a sensational drop goal attemptfrom Errol Jaggers, however, ensured the match its corporate social responsibility as all other National teams’ ers could be allowed to play inwas well out of reach for the home side. programme. He urged for the support Gabby Tjiroze of sport development in rural areas. participation in international any given match,” concluded Namibia could only add a single unconvertedtry in the last quarter of the match while on the WINDHOEK - Thousands of fans “We have noticed that corporate events for the same period. It Mbidi.other end of the scoreboard, the Valke ran in 15 thronged to the first ever Okakarara support for sport have, for a largepoints including two tries, a conversion, and a Horse Racing Event which took part, only being concentrated within will be irresponsibledrop goal. This was enough to get the job done place at the Okakarara Trade Fair last urban areas, thus leaving the peri-for the visitors in a high-paced and exhilarating weekend. rural areas neglected,” he said. for us not to share ourmatch. The race attracted 30 local horses “I think the time has come as plight with corporate and 20 horses from South Africa and corporate Namibia that we focus over 5 000 fans flocked to the event, our sport budgets on rural and less Namibia and general which was wholly supported by the privileged communities to cre- telecommunications giant, MTC with ate the sense and spirit of oneness. public and hence this a total value of N$90 000 of which Only once we have done away with N$55 000 was monetary and N$35 000 skewed sport development can we public statement,” said in-kind towards sporting equipment for truly and proudly state that we are jockeys and the umpires. uplifting our communities and con- Mbidi. tributing to the socio welfare of all The MTC management hinted at our people irrespective of locality,” The NFA Executive the favourable possibility of going he emphasised. into the sport as a sponsor and the Committee decided company will go to the drawing Executive Member of the Namibia board for assessment before coming Horse Racing Association (NHRA) to accelerate players’ to any decision. Benjamin Kasuto, said that, “Horse racing as a sport code has been development by setting Sponsorship and Promotions underfunded in the past and the spon- Manager, Joseph Mundjindi said that sorship from MTC is invaluable and up youth leagues in all MTC continues its commitment to highly appreciated”. give back to the community through regions. “Youth leagues should also now be HELP: NFA president, Frans Mbidi.  Photo: Contributed reactivated in all the 14 football regions and encourage youth develop- The Namibia Football As- ment activities at constitu- sociation’s 27th Ordinary ency levels. The constituency Congress will be held on 30 councillors should be engaged September at the Nest Hotel to render both financial and in Luderitz to discuss the state material support to these young of the association report, au- players,” he said. dited financial and report and He added that players should budget.