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2 NEWS 13 April - 19 April 2017WELL MURDERERS GETThe perpetrators acted with common purpose92 YEARSTwo Mariental residents who were found guilty of murdering two people on Farm GoodHope near Rehoboth over a decade ago were given lengthy sentences in the WindhoekHigh Court late last month. Eba Kandovazu are concerned, the accused persons The accused are said to have SLAYERS: Eixab (l) and Windstaand (r). Photo: Eba Kandovazu committed heinous crimes. None of assaulted and murdered 42-year-oldReynolds Windstaand,34, and them have shown the slightest de- Klaas Titus and 39-year-old John Johannes Eixab, 36, were each gree of remorse for what they have Mcnab at the farm in the Hardapsentenced to an effective 46 years done ,” Judge Shivute ruled. Region between July 16 and 18,imprisonment. 2005. She further added that the perpe- Judge Naomi Shivute initially trators each denied the allegations They then threw their remainsordered 28 years for murder with against them, despite overwhelming into an unused well, about 20direct intent on count one and an- evidence against them. metres deep, on another farm inother 28 years for the second count, the Kalkrand District, some 58 kmamounting to 56 years. In her judgement, the judge took away from the deceaseds’ homes. into consideration the interests of “Ten years in respect of count two society, stating that society needs Titus and McNab’s skeletalare to be served concurrently with protection from ruthless individuals. remains were only found on Julythe sentence on the first count. The 30, 2009, when Windstaand handedaccused persons acted with com- She, however, considered both himself over to the police as he wasmon purpose. As far as the crimes interests of society and the accused “tired of voices” haunting him. persons and struck a balance be- tween the two. He then pointed out the well.9-year-old kills toddler Ex-Cop jailed for 18yrs Staff Reporter between 19:00 and 21:00h at fied as 42-year-old Kalewa David on the suspect instead, who in Oumbada village, in the Ohang- Nghipangelwa. It is alleged that self-defense struck him. Eba KandovazuA nine-year-old boy is accused wena Region. Another case of Nghipangelwa was coming from aof assaulting a two-year-old boy murder was opened at Omuthiya cuca shop when he started chasing On the same day, another inci- A 29-year-old man who was previouslywith a stick and inserting sand in On Tuesday, 11 April, after a cattle learners with an axe. dent of murder was reported at employed by Nampol as a constable washis mouth, leading to the toddler herder allegedly grabbed a stick Kakololo village after a man, iden- sentenced on Monday for murdering 22suffocating to death. with a sharp end and threw it at a The cattle herder, who was in the tified as, Ndala Boniface Kanyum- year-old Joel Martin in Shandubala four man, fatally hitting him in the left vicinity, allegedly intervened by bu, was fatally assaulted with an years ago. The incident reportedly took side of his chest. requesting him to stop chasing the unknown object to the head.place on Tuesday, 11 April, learners. Linus Nzwana was sentenced to 20 The deceased has been identi- No arrest has been made and years by Magistrate Ileni Velikoshi in the Nghipangelwa reportedly turned police investigations continue. Katutura Magistrate’s Court, of which two years are suspended for a period of fiveBribery claims in Finn murder bribe. His counsel further enquired why years on condition that he is not convict- the witness failed to report the incident ed of murder or assault with intent to do Eba Kandovazu to the police on the day it occurred. grievous bodily harm during the suspen- sion period.HUSH MONEY: Rodney Shaningua. Photo: Eba Kandovazu An eyewitness who testified that she “Nothing stopped me from going to was present at the time when murder the police but I was in shock. I was Nzwana is said to have shot Martin with accused Rodney Shaningua, 45, fatally scared and traumatised. My knee was direct intentions to kill him. Court records shot a Finnish man in an apparent road also in pain,” the witness testified. indicate that Martin and his friends were rage three years ago claims that N$7 walking when Nzwana’s car sped past 000 was offered to her in an attempt to Another State witness, Petrus Kawari them. Martin then uttered derogatory silence her. from the Emergency Department of words to Nzwana who then leaped out of City of Windhoek, informed the court his vehicle and fired a shot at Martin after The witness, who pleaded with the that when he arrived at the scene, a further verbal confrontations between media to remain anonymous for fear of Uolevi’s car was locked and City police the two. her life being endangered, stated that officials had to break the window to she was in the white Polo that Shanin- inspect the deceased. Martin died instantly and Nzwana fled gua was driving when a Land Rover, the scene but later handed himself over to owned by Marko Uolevi, bumped it. Uolevi was declared dead at the scene. the police. Shaningua earlier this week pleaded The accused allegedly immediately not guilty to the charges against him, Nzwana previously testified that he acted got out of his car and fired at least nine claiming that he acted in self-defence in self-defence, but his claim was disputed shots directly at Uolevi’s car. when he shot Uolevi. by the magistrate. He further claimed that Shaningua maintains that the deceased the deceased had approached his vehicle The eyewitness told the court that a intended to crash into him when he got holding a bottle with the intent to attack close friend of Shaningua’s offered her out of the Polo. him. Velikoshi found that there was no a bribe of N$7 000, as well as N$1 000 The state is represented by Prosecutor danger imposed on the accused by the to cover her medical bills, which she Karin Esterhuizen and Judge Christie deceased. refused. Liebenberg is presiding over the matter. The trial continues this week. Nzwana further said he never meant to Advocate Slysken Makando, repre- kill Martin but rather to incapacitate him. senting Shaningua, disputed the allega- However, evidence was provided that tions and argued that there was never a Nzwana had not even fired warning shots. 13.N$ 99 Big Value Meal each Rhodes 100% Juice 1x Chicken Piece, Mini Loaf & assorted 1Litre 24Coleslaw OR Mash N$ 9013/04/2017 - 17/04/2017 7N$ .99 Coleslaw YOU CHOOSE 29N$ 90SNACK SPECIALS! Messaris bubbles chips 100g OR Mash Smart Value Meal 2 Full Wings & Dixie Burger Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. Ts&Cs apply. While stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

13 April - 19 April 2017 NEWS 3RENT BILL PROPOSALAdvicetoincludeinformalsettlementA large part of the population is known to rent garages, shacks and storerooms, with landlords setting high prices for sub-standard housing, an issuewhich may be excluded from the newly-proposed Rent Bill. Zorena Jantze that regulate shack houses, as well as which essentially means a rental price SILVER TOWN: Picture for illustrative purpose. outside rooms that are built behind that a rent tribunal has determined toThis is due to the fact that the rising houses with inflated rental prices,” be a reasonable rent in the circum- levels of informal settlements in Sinimbo said. stances of a particular case.Windhoek remain illegal and unregu-lated. Adding to the subject, Anne Geb- The Bill further states that an an- hardt, the chairperson of the Namibia nual return that is higher than 10% These were concerns raised by the Estate Agents Board, said that the to the lessor is unreasonable but is,Permanent Secretary of the Ministry municipality needs to introduce a subject to fluctuating rates.of Trade, Industrialisation and SME benchmark or criterion on whichdevelopment, Gabriel Sinimbo, at properties qualify for being a rental. It was further suggested thatthe first consultative meeting of landlords should not determine rentalthe newly-proposed draft Rent Bill “The bill should look at minimum prices with the market value of theiryesterday. standards of what constitutes proper houses. accommodation to protect lessees. “Informal settlements should not Some people are renting garages Sinimbo stated that the Interna-be left out as a significant section that do not even have one window,” tional Monetary Fund (IMF) reportedof aggrieved lessees inhabit such Gebhardt said. that housing prices in Namibia aredwellings, there is need for a policy overvalued by 20%, whilst according The new draft Rent Bill introduces to the FNB house index, house prices the terminology “reasonable rent”, have increased by 85%.7de Laan evictees’ N$30m for genocide talks Berlin in an attempt to prove theapplication dismissed inferiority of the defeated Africans Gabby Tjiroze in now-discredited medical experi- ments.OUT IN COLD: Families get the boot. Photo: Eba Kandovazu The Ministry of International Rela- REPAIR: Minister Netumbo Nan- tions and Cooperation (MIRCO) di-Ndaitwah. Photo contributed Last month, the Ovaherero Para- Eba Kandovazu and demolitions until the case was has allocated N$30 million for mount Chief, Vekuii Rukoro, urged heard, days before the urgent ap- the genocide activities from the genocides of the 20th Century. other traditional leaders to openlyAn urgent application filed in the plication hearing took place. 2017/2018 financial year. Historical evidence indicates that join in the quest to finally put theHigh Court by the 15 people who genocide case to bed as the govern-were evicted by the city police Land activist, Job Amupanda, who Tabling her budget last week the German colonialists placed ment also made its commitment tofrom the 7de Laan informal settle- is spearheading the evicted people’s in Parliament, Netumbo Nandi- Ovaherero and Nama people cap- stand by the case.ment to have their shacks rebuild mission to have their homes back, Ndaitwah said that the money has tives in concentration camps andwas yesterday dismissed. said that their legal team will con- been allocated for the activities con- transported dozens of skulls to Ndaitwah further said that sider appealing the judgement. cerning the negotiations between Namibia maintains diplomatic rela- Presiding Judge Shafimana Ueitele the Namibian and German govern- tions with 150 countries around theordered that Part A of the applica- “Once we appeal, on sound legal ments on the matter of genocide, world, including Germany.tion, which includes an application advice, the judgement of today will apology and reparations.to have the evictees’ confiscated be temporarily suspended and be of “The contribution of MIRCOitems returned and to have the City no effect immediately. The matter The issue of reparation negotia- to the ultimate goal of prosperityof Windhoek (CoW) rebuild their will then proceed to the Supreme tions has caused widespread debate of our country should not only beshacks, be dismissed. Court. This matter is therefore far in the country with several commu- measured on how much money was from over,” Amupanda remarked. nities accusing the German govern- spent but on the tangible impact it It was further ordered that the ap- ment of taking the matter lightly. makes in the lives of Namibians.plicants vacate the area by 28 April. He further added that the court In this regard, the ministry will order to have the first applicant, It stems from the 1904 campaign continue to forge ahead in ensuring The judge postponed the case to Christine Likuwa, and her family of racial extermination and collec- that a strong economic founda-26 April for the final judgement to sleep in a guesthouse until a judge- tive punishment that the Germans tion is laid for the benefit of ourtake place. The evicted persons are ment is heard, still stands. undertook against the Ovaherero present and future generations,” shealleged to have illegally erected their and Nama people. concluded.shacks on the said land two weeks Kadhila Amoomo, the legal repre-ago. sentative of the applicants, chal- It is considered one of the first lenged CoW’s claim that the demol- This followed with the City Police ished shacks were erected the night Renowned James Tjivikua retiresdemolishing their shacks. before the demolition occurred. 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4 NEWS 13 April - 19 April 2017 Drivers cautioned over long weekendSOLID POLICE PRESENCEDURING EASTERAs four die in two separate road accidents within 24 hours, merely a few days before theEaster holidays, it is evident that during times of national festivities road traffic acci-dents are very prevalent. Staff Reporter Deputy Commissioner Ralph Ludwig, to avoid speeding at all costs if they HORRIFIC: A minibus with 25 occupants overturned 80km from Okahandja said the police will patrol all the major want to spend a peaceful weekend on the Otjiwarongo road on Tuesday, 11 April, when the driver lost controlHead of Public Relations Division highways across the country at the with their families and friends. over the vehicle. At least two fatalities and serious injuries amongst the of Nampol, Deputy Commis- start of the long weekend due to asioner Edwin Kanguatjivi stated this peak in road accidents this time of the He advised long-distance drivers tobecause, as customary, people will be year. be assisted by a second driver to avoidtravelling to various destinations espe- fatigue.cially to major towns in Namibia. “During this Easter holiday, the Namibian Police will enhance its He also urged motorists not to drink “Consequently, our national roads police visibility countrywide, mean- and drive and to at all times have thewill be extremely busy. We are ing regular area patrols as well as vehicle lights switched on while driv-requesting drivers to: strictly consider highway patrols will be conducted. In ing, as well as to be on the lookoutthree important elements namely: addition to the permanent road blocks, for stray animals, pedestrians or otherconcentration, patience and tolerance; temporary roadblocks will be erected objects on national roads.adhere to the stipulated road traffic to ensure road safety. Traffic officersrules and regulations such as speed will be deployed on our roads and we Statistics from the Motor Vehiclelimits and do not overtake at barrier will practice a zero tolerance to any Accident (MVA) Fund shows thatlines,” he said. offenders,” said Ludwig.  in 2016, an average of 345 crashes were recorded per month in Namibia. Nampol Head of Traffic Control, Ludwig particularly urged motorists December 2016 recorded the highest number of crashes in six years. other passengers were reported. 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6 EDITORIAL 13 April - 19 April 2017 RETRO­ SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOSociety toiling in PIC OF THE DAYinfinite circles Washington DC, USA; A member of the White House staff waits to vacuum the podium before Judge Neil Gorsuch is sworn in as anNot knowing your progress, like being lost in a jungle, Associate Supreme Court Justice in the Rose Garden of the White House. Photo: Joshua Robertsis rather unnerving as one ultimately accepts your fatecognizant that you might not come out in one piece. THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDEN It’s a metaphor playing out in the socio-economic devel- THE ORIGINS OF EASTERopment of the Land of the Brave where the sense of goingnowhere even after a long trek is imminent. It transpires It is that time of year again. There are the Apostle was developing the Christian Originally, the Easter Bunny also servedin a society that wants to be told half-truths when it is chocolate eggs and bunnies in stores, and Church, he incorporated the Jewish festival as a sort of judge – similar to Santa Clausrestive and be told a fib when it wants its worst fears to be most people are getting ready for the long of ‘freedom from the Egyptians’ into his – that judged whether children were diso-allayed. weekend. It is Easter! But to whom do we nascent faith, as a festival of ‘freedom bedient during Easter, and originally was owe this break? Where does it come from? from sin’, and connected it to the death of depicted as wearing clothes. However, the Believing in own literature to blur the lines between For most Namibians, the answer would Jesus. As a result, it became the founda- Easter Bunny is not a worldwide phenom-reality and myth to erect a facade around the rot, is some- be easy – Easter is a Christian holiday. tion of the Christian faith. As Christianity enon. In Australia, the rabbit is consideredhow hilarious in a society that is catching up fast to read However, just like Christmas, Easter has a spread, so did the new Passover. In most a national pest, and as such, they use anbehind the lines. Nevertheless, when the going gets tough, longer history than the Christian faith, that of the world, that is still what it is called – alternative – the Easter Bilby.society passively plays ostrich politics. The boundaries most people do not know about. Pascha, the Greek for Passover.between criticism and fiction then becomes the playing Easter eggs, however, remain a firmfield to win hearts and minds and to sanitise the utopian “Aha,” you say, “It’s actually a Jewish When it reached Western Europe, Christian invention, despite attempts tolifecycle of promises. holiday!” Moreover, you would be partially however, it found itself replacing another link it to Eostre as well. It originally started correct. Nevertheless, even Jewish tradi- spring festival in honour of the dawn god- amongst Christians in Mesopotamia, who It’s not surprising when society doesn’t necessarily oper- tions had to come from somewhere, and dess Eostre. Since Pascha was celebrated dyed their eggs red in memory of the bloodate according to academic perceptions and government the Jewish people were not always of the in the Month of Eostre, it gradually became of Christ. When the practise of Lent began,dogma. When the masses are overwhelmed by a social Jewish faith. What is now known as the known as the Eostre festival and from Christians were forbidden to eat eggs dur-and economic slump, they give up on dreams for justice Passover ritual actually comes from some- there, Easter, as it is known in English. ing Lent, and had consumed all their eggswhen unfairness seems to be the norm. thing even older – apotropaic magic rituals before that time. and harvest/rain rituals. What then of the chocolate bunnies and Instead, society turns to supernatural beings to find sol- eggs? They seem suspiciously absent from However, chickens kept producing eggsace that fairness will prevail, by the grace of paranormal Apotropaic magic (from Greek apotre- during Lent, and to keep them from spoil-power, and vows to leave earthly matters to frontrunners pein “to ward off” from apo- “away” and these accounts. Well, the Easter bunny ing they were often boiled. When Lentin public office, ostensibly giving up hope on consensus trepein “to turn”) was a household ritual springs from their reputation as prolific ended on Easter Sunday, there was thus aand creativity. that was supposed to ward against evil and breeders, and as such were venerated as surplus of eggs available. turn away the evil eye. In this apotropaic fertility symbols. It is popularly believed The dreamers take the path of self-empowerment and in- ritual, Hyssop was used to dab the blood of that the Easter Hare was thus sacred to Eo- Thus, the cracking open of eggs on Easternovation with a robust trust in change and challenging the slaughtered sheep on lintels and doorposts, stre, and that is how it came to be associ- was linked to symbolise the empty tombstatus quo. They keep society moving forward but don’t ensuring that demonic forces were kept ated with Easter, but in fact, it was believed of Jesus by the church, and a new traditionhave the support to instill hope in other groups affected by outside the home. in ancient times to be a hermaphrodite, was born. With the invention of refrigera-hopelessness and backwardness. and as such, could reproduce without loss tion, it was no longer necessary to consume Then, in the Canaanite religion, the barley of virginity, resulting in the early church all the eggs, and it was linked to the Easter Those in formative years are voracious for elusive suc- harvest was of great significance. How- associating it with the Virgin Mary. With Bunny, who would only bring decoratedcess, but are lost in redundancy and a network of shebeens ever, the rains that made the grains grow Easter occurring in spring in the northern eggs to good children. As a children’s gift,at every corner of a square meter. They are equally vic- during the winter had to stop at just the hemisphere, its association with spring fer- it should come as no surprise that when Frytims of ‘smack-mules’ getting them gradually hooked on right time, or the storms would decimate tility rituals resulted in an easy integration & Sons made the first chocolate ones, theytoxic substances on their one-way journey of no return. the fields and rot the grains, starving the with the early Easter festival. were immediately popular, and as such, people. Therefore, the rain god Baal had to are now the predominant form Easter eggs They long to emulate the oligarchs entrusted with their be stopped – and every year, the Canaanite take.welfare who are running suitcase offices and pretending to god of death Mot needs to kill the god ofbe aliens from Mars. The oligarchs admire the youth that rain, Baal. Baal then spends the summer in Yet perhaps the most famous variant ofaspires to be them, hoping they will get tenders without the netherworld before being resurrected the Easter egg is the Fabergé eggs. Com-merit and steer big SUVs without toiling. in the spring. Thus, Mot kills Baal by missioned originally by the Tsar Alexander eating him, like eating the flesh of a lamb. III as a gift for his wife, a tradition contin- The Land of the Brave doesn’t need witchdoctors and After the rains have stopped, there was a ued by Tsar Nicolas II, these exquisitelycharismatic televangelists, but redemption to eliminate ceremony made with unleavened bread, to crafted eggs were made from precious met-the abyss, as the gates of bliss seem to be closed. For be made as quickly as possible afterwards, als and decorated with the most expensivenow there is no need for a pass to join the dance around a while a lamb is eaten without the bones to of gemstones, these have become symbolssociety running in circles, trying not to be left out. symbolise Mot’s killing of Baal. of splendour and wealth. EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER Does that sound familiar? Once the So while we all take some time off this Jewish people coalesced from the various weekend, we should all take some time to • The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of Canaanite tribes, and the Priestly Code was reflect on the wide range of cultures and our advertisers and the views aired in letters are not developed, these rituals were incorporated traditions that had to come together to necessarily those of the newspaper. into Passover. It also explains why Passo- make this long weekend possible. Because ver is at the time of year that the rains stop the first answer is not always the most • Informanté publishes all advertisements in good in the Israel area. With the construction correct one, and once you start to scratch faith and cannot be held liable for any misrepresen- of the Exodus myth, great care was taken the surface of any seemingly simple matter, tation, losses or injury to any reader making use of to ensure that it would fully replace the fascinating details can emerge. the products or services advertised. previous rituals – a specific warning was inserted into the myth about the dangers of Desmond P van Heerden, HonsBComm Newspaper registration: 06/01/119 Baal worship to guarantee its replacement. (Stell) is the Chief Analytics Officer of Trustco Group Holdings Ltd. Previous • Printed by Word Press, Windhoek, Hence, the Jewish Passover was born, articles available online at http://toi.hopto. Office +264 83 100 1000 based on the myth of freedom from org/. 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13 April - 19 April 2017 EDITORIAL 7 FlipsideHOW TO SAVE CHRIS JACOBIE MONEY Historic chance12 TIPS ONLY SMART PEOPLE KNOW! THE announcement by the Minister of Justice, Dr Albert Kawana, in the CHECK INFLOW/OUTFLOW National Assembly, that through the Office of the Ombudsman, public hearings will be conducted this year on racism and racial or generalWHAT ARE YOUR INCOME - PUT ASIDE A FIXED discrimination, is of seismic importance. EARNINGS IN SAVINGS = AMOUNT: DEVELOP HAND? EXPENSES A HABIT TO SAVE It must be welcomed as an opportunity for the nation to collectively rededicate, liberate and unify and come into step with a national DECIDE YOUR PRIORITIES transformational development agenda for the Namibian society and wealth creation. A national investigation into racism and discrimination SPEND ON AVOID IMPULSE LIMIT YOUR is a long overdue opportunity for a generation of Namibians to rededicate NECESSITIES BUYING CREDIT CARD themselves and their societies towards spontaneous and unshakableNOT LUXURIES patriotism. It should serve to rededicate the household towards a SET A MONTHLY BUDGET USAGE destination of equality and justice for all and ensure that the foundations of the Namibian House remain solid. FIX A MONTHLY CUT YOUR MOBILE, TRACK WHATBUDGET FOR YOUR- ELECTRICITY, FOOD YOU SPEND: It will only succeed through the biggest participation of all citizens in an SELF CONTROL open and honest debate about an issue that now only serves to divide. SELF TO FOLLOW BILLS ETC. Real and imaginary racism and discrimination are abused for too long by politically bankrupt opportunists to hide their own shortcomings and shift SEE YOUR MONEY GROW the blame to where it does not belong.INVEST WISELY AND GOOD RETURNS REVIEW YOUR As welcome as the intended national dialogue of the Ombudsman under LET YOUR MONEY LEAD TO SAVINGS & the guidance of the Minister of Justice is, as much can be done to make WORK FOR YOU the opportunity count in the national interest. INCREASED INVESTMENTS SAVINGS PERIODICALLY It will be a test for tolerance and free dialogue, because perceptions are sometimes more important than the truth.PARTNERS IN PERSONAL & COLLECTIVE WEALTH CREATION Those eternal suspects of real and imaginary racism also abuse the [email protected] | T: +264 (0)61 434 8850 | WWW.TBN.NA issue of discrimination not to participate in the national discourse and initiatives and create islands of isolation from the rest of the society. TRUSTCO BANK NAMIBIA LIMITED Registration Number: 2008/042 On the other side of the coin, there are those who find racism to blame for their own shortcomings to gain an unfair advantage over competitors. The worst kind of racists are those who, for financial gain, pretend differently and live a double life. It is poison to transformation when everybody is not pulling in the same direction. A first step in eradicating discrimination should be to erase the difference between racism and tribalism and treat them as the same evil, because it is. It is even racist to suggest otherwise. It is an insult to the majority of victims to suggest that it is acceptable to be degrading amongst communities who were born free with the same skin colour, because it again supposes that some are better and more superior than others. The question must be why it is necessary for the Ombudsman to address the issues of discrimination and racism after 27 years of independence in spite of the very harsh laws and punishments for perpetrators of discrimination in any form. The answer can only be that the laws do not work and the proof is that no single Namibian was ever successfully prosecuted under the Racial Discrimination Prohibition and Amendment Acts. The national leadership that in the coming days will debate the State of the Nation Address of the President, Dr Hage Geingob, should therefore as a declaration of intent towards establishing a discriminatory-free society of Namibians, consider a moratorium on the prohibition of discrimination laws that serve no purpose except to create a nation of permanent suspects and opportunistic victims when it suits an agenda. Common sense dictates that a moratorium should be in place, otherwise the risk may be that in a frank and open dialogue the prohibition of discrimination laws can be prosecuted. It is safe to say that the Racial Prohibition Act of 1991 and its amendments will hopefully be replaced after a national and honest dialogue, because it did not apply to the worst public instances of tribalism that were not addressed. Namibians would not find a more unjust law that divides more than it corrects bad behaviour. Namibians would then have achieved that racism punishment can be replaced with equality courts where injustices can be settled quickly and justly. It will also be hard to find a more abused law in spite of its ineffectiveness, where people of different races were abused, blackmailed and threatened with charges of racism and others receiving amnesty for tribal threats and insults even against the person and office of the president. Unequal laws don’t create equal societies. Moreover, it’s an opportunity for personal and collective dedication towards a better Namibia for the future through a national inspection of the foundations of equality that are the golden thread that must keep the social fabric of unity together. We have a nation where smaller groups are neglected and bigger groups demonised and in the middle racists and tribalists have an open range to use discrimination as political cannon fodder. It is one of the rare occasions for each Namibian to take up personal citizenship in promoting the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Namibian nation amongst and in association with the nations of the world. Namibians now have the unique obligation to claim their independence and shake off the tyranny of party-political infighting that keeps communities hostage and whose loyalty can be brought under suspicion by every political gangster who can only thrive in an atmosphere of divide and rule. The challenge of a national dialogue will be the broadest participation and honest debate. It is time for Namibians to clean the cupboards of ghosts of the past and not presume the worst so that a faint light at the end of the tunnel becomes the guiding light towards a better future for generations to come. Sacrifices of the past lead to independence. Justice and equality through mutual respect, honesty and tolerance will lead to a secure future.

8 BUSINESS 13 April - 19 April 2017BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review Reserves can sustain currency link to SA 05 April - 17 April 2017 REPO RATE NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE REMAINS 7% 499DOWN UP NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 33.62 0.03 15 200 The Bank of Namibia kept the repo rate unchanged at 7% to support growth, AGRA LTD AGR 1.46 - 137 while mainlining the one-to-one link between the Namibian Dollar and the South LIMITED 1.406 African Rand. FNB NAMIBIA FNB 47.32 - 30 HOLDINGS LTD - NICTUS HOLDINGS - NAM NHL 2.00 - - LIMITED - BIDVEST NAMIBIA BVN 7.79 - - 933 TRUSTCO GROUP TUC/TTO 4.00 - 251 HOLDINGS LIMITED 795 ORYX PROPERTIES ORY 20.96 (0.10) 38 443 BANK WINDHOEK BWH 17.48 (0.34) 25 HOLDINGS LTDCOMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE % Staff Reporter high levels in 2017 were mainly driven by the rise in the inflationBRENT CRUDE OIL 56.23 3.80% NSX Local 570 (0.07%) The domestic economy slowed rates for major categories such asGOLD 1,274.20 1.26% NSX All Share 1,059 (0.60%) in 2016 compared to 2015; housing, water, electricity, gas andPLATINUM 971.70 0.89% JSE Top 40 47,293 2.22% overall inflation rose during the other fuels, transport as well as S&P 500 2,354 (0.27%) first two months of 2017. Growth food.FOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % UK FTSE 100 7,366 0.60% in private sector credit slowed over Euro Stoxx 50 3,470 0.33% the same period while the stock Over the first two months ofN$ per US$ 13.80 1.44% Hang Seng 24,088 (0.71%) of international reserves remained 2017, the growth in private sectorN$ per £ 17.24 1.89% sufficient to meet the country’s credit extension (PSCE) slowed.N$ per € 14.63 0.76% foreign obligations. The annual growth in PSCE slowed from a peak of 13.7% in JanuaryNamibia Breweries maintained its lead 5 South African banks, who were BoN Governor said in a statement WORRIED: No decision is the best 2016, to an average of 8.8% in thein the market this week, with 0.03% downgraded due to their high exposure that the domestic economy grew decision. BoN Governor Iipumbu first two months of 2017. This wasgrowth, closing at N$ 33.62 per share. to sovereign risk, as they have large only 0.2 percent during 2016 Shiimi. Photo contributed due to reduced growth in creditFNB Namibia Holdings also maintained holdings of government debt. Eskom compared to 6.1 percent in 2015. advanced to both the corporateits lead in volume, with N$ 1.4 million and Transnet were downgraded as well, Early indications are that the In contrast, cargo volumes in the and individual sectors, especiallyworth of shares traded. Trustco Group as they have a strong link with the weakness in growth has continued transport subsector and value mortgage and instalment credit.Holdings remained second, with N$ 933 government as state-owned entities. during the first two months of addition in the communication000 worth of shares traded. MTN and Exxaro were downgrades 2017. The slowdown was mainly subsector rose over the same The preliminary stock ofIn the aftermath of Standard & followed, due to their exposure to attributed to a bleak performance period. international reserves stood atPoor’s downgrading of South Africa’s South African markets, while insurers in the mining sector, particularly N$22.3 billion on 31 Marchsovereign debts, ratings agency Fitch Santam, Sanlam and Old Mutual joined diamond production. Output in the Inflation remained high in the first 2017. At this level, the stockalso downgraded South Africa to BBB-, them due to increased credit risk in manufacturing sector, especially two months of 2017. It increased of international reserves wasinto speculative grade debt, or ‘junk’ as their asset portfolios. the production of cement, refined from an average of 6.7% in 2016 estimated to cover 2.7 months ofit is commonly known. Following the Market Quote: zinc and blister copper, as well to 8.2% in January 2017, before imports.downgrade on the sovereign rating, “Women in Africa do not need charity as the wholesale and retail trade slowing to 7.8% in February. Thethe ratings agencies furthermore to finance the issue. Control of the sector, which has been resilient Shiimi said that both advanceddowngraded several South African resources that they create is the issue, in the recent past, also fell. economies and Emergingentities, as no entity can carry a rating and respect in the financial sector is the Likewise, private and Government Market and Developinghigher than the sovereign rating. issue.” -- Jennifer Riria construction works contracted. Economies (EMDEs) maintainedFirst among these were the top accommodative monetary policies since the last Monetary PolicyHotel businesses decline Committee (MPC) meeting.in numbers Mining profit at N$26bn in revenue Aili Iilonga Zorena Jantze the production of the first drum Marketing Company, Namdia Pty of yellowcake from the Husab Ltd. As a result of Namdia, supplyLatest figures from the Namibian Statistic DISCREPANCY: Gitta Paetzold of HAN. The Ministry of Mines and Energy Uranium Mine towards the end of of rough diamonds has increasedAgency (NSA) have revealed that last Photo contributed declared a revenue of N$26 billion 2016. from $230 million (about N$3,2year a slow growth of 1,4% in real added for the financial year 2016/17. billion) at the current exchangevalue was recorded in the hotel and growth and another factor is that it may He, however, said that the rate) to $430 million (about N$5,9restaurant sector. have influenced the revenue N$-ZAR/U$ The amount was generated uranium sector continues to billion) worth of diamonds. With exchange rate,” said Paetzold. through export earnings which experiences profound market regard to energy supply, Kandjoze The slow growth performance is totaled N$25 billion, and N$1,4 challenges as a result of the Langer reported that his ministry hasattributed to the subsector hotels that According to Paetzold, January 2016 billion in royalties collected from Heinrich Mine curtailing mining recorded an increase in the demandregistered a decline of 3,7%, while the saw the US dollar trading at N$15 due to mineral rights holders for the operations as well as retrenching a for solar systems, especially insubsector of restaurants has performed political issues in South Africa at the time benefit of the State Revenue Fund. part of its work force. In addition, the communities living in off-gridrelatively well by registering a growth of and then recovering to below N$13 to the he said that the recently resolved areas. During the financial year12,1% in real added value. US dollar by the end of last year. The recorded billions in revenue standoff between the Skorpion 2016/2017, the fund has financed are despite the cyclical nature of Zinc Mine and its employees is not 628 loans, which amount to N$17 Gitta Paetzold of the Hospitality Paetzold further noted that the hotel and the minerals industry, declining only a labour relations matter but million.Association of Namibia (HAN) is, restaurant sector has for the past years commodity prices and increasing is deeply rooted in the challenginghowever, contradicting figures as she seen a fluctuation in terms of seasonal financial market volatility. economics of the orebody currently The ministry also collected overinsists that the hospitality industry did times on which the tourism industry is being mined. It was stated that the N$1,3 billion during 2016/2017record a high percentage increase in 2016. dependent. Growth in value was mainly ministry successfully facilitated financial year. driven by the diamonds and base the negotiations on the Sorting, “The report of the NSA may seem a metals industry, especially the Valuation, Sales and Marketing “The Ministry of Mines andlittle misleading and that’s only if one gold and copper cathode exports. Agreement between government Energy fully supports the strategyviews tourism from the accommodation Minister of Mines and Energy, and De Beers, which resulted in embarked on by the Ministrysector, because 2016 was a bumper year Obeth Mbui Kandjoze, in his a new 10-year agreement and of Finance to redeploy funds tofor tourism in terms of the room and bed budget speech explained that the establishment of a 100% national priority programmes thatoccupancy,” she explained. the uranium sector witnessed state-owned Diamond Sales and would have a greater impact on our economy,” Kangjoze concluded. According to Paetzold, Namibiarecorded an almost 60% occupancy acrossthe board and across the year last year. “The NSA report on tourism growthshould have taken all aspects into account,which means that revenue generatedthrough tourism would determine the We distribute . . 65000 newspapers weekly, country-wide A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND: Diamond polishing. Photo for illustrative purpose. Photo contributed

13 April - 19 April 2017 BUSINESS 9 MICT to install internet in rural areas TRUSTCO BANK INVESTMENT CORNERSTATE MEDIA Dads: Help yourGETS BIG CHUNK children with money,The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) will receive more than a third of just by being you!the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology’s budget allocationfor the 2017/18 financial year, Minister Tjekero Tweya announced. Parents don’t have to be money experts to help their children build a strong financial future. Research shows that to teachStaff Reporter your kids about money, you don’t have to be a money expert, and your finances don’t have to be in perfect order. If you’re like mostTweya, in his budget speech, SMILING: Minister of Information and Communication Technology fathers, you want to raise your children to be financially strong. But said the national broadcaster Tjikero Tweya. Photo contributed it may not always be clear how to get started.will receive about N$179,6million out of the N$433,7 million and for the dissemination of and Communication Technology YOU ALREADY HAVE THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO TEACHallocated to his ministry. audiovisual information to the Development and N$33,4 million KIDS ABOUT MONEY public. for print media affairs. The budget allocation to the Your children can pick up important skills and habits when you focusNBC forms part of the N$1 billion “The ministry will also continue “The ministry will continue to on what you do well, and show them how you do it. When you spendin State funding the broadcaster to install internet facilities at rural oversee and facilitate Information time together, share your strengths, like planning and organizing,is set to receive over a period of communities to benefit from these Communication Technology comparison shopping, or making tradeoffs.three years starting in 2015. essential services,” he noted. (ICT) infrastructure development through the expansion and DO YOU HAVE A BUSINESS IDEA? Last year, NBC received about Furthermore, N$5 million is upgrading of modern, affordableN$342 million of the almost earmarked for the Namibia Film and reliable ICT infrastructures Encourage your children to turn an interest or passion into aN$604 million allocated to the Development Fund, N$56,1 and services which are imperative business. With young children, talk about the patience andMICT. Tweya also announced million for the coordination and for economic development and persistence it takes to see a business grow. Teenagers could researchthat the New Era Publication support within the ministry , global competitiveness,” he said. and write out a business plan for the idea.Corporation (NEPC) and its N$9,9 million for Information Keep in mind that kids develop different skills and habits atsubsidiary, NAMZIM, received different ages. You can adjust the way you talk about money so thatN$47,1 million. your children understand and absorb what you’re saying. NEPC, which received N$13,7 DO YOU MAKE CHOICES ABOUT MONEY IN YOURmillion in the previous financial FAMILY, OR FOR A COMMUNITY OR CHURCH GROUP?year, publishes New Era, New EraWeekend and Kundana. Give your kids opportunities to watch as you make choices to save, spend, or share money. The Namibia Press Agency(NAMPA) was allocated an DO YOU ENJOY SHOPPING OR BARTERING?amount of N$22,1 million. Tweyasaid Nampa continues to play its Explain how to use coupons, compare prices, or ask for a discount.role of providing news to public You might create a money saving game by giving a point for eachand private media houses and as item you buy from your shopping list, subtracting points for itemsa hub of international news in the not on your list, and giving extra points for saving money on itemscountry, thus, it remains collector on your list. When they’re older, you might also want to let your childand distributor of information to watch you barter at a street market or negotiate an auto loan.newspapers, radio stations andtelevision services both nationally DO YOU KEEP UP WITH IMPORTANT INFORMATION?and internationally. Show your children how you organize and keep track of important Audiovisual and copyright information, including what ordinary activities cost.services received about N$60million for the implementation, DECIDE YOUR PRIORITIESproduction, sound managementAgribank lifts suspension Staff Reporter was necessary to gain an enhanced SPEND ON AVOID IMPULSE LIMIT YOUR understanding of the nature of NECESSITIES BUYING CREDIT CARDAgribank has lifted a moratorium the debt being taken over and to NOT LUXURIESthat was last year put in place to appropriately re-configure the USAGEprohibit loan funding to clients bank’s systems to accommodatewho wanted to move their the debt take-over product. EXPANDING: Agribank CEO, Saka- WHY INVEST WITH TRUSTCO BANK?agricultural loan accounts from ria Nghikembua.commercial banks to Agribank. “Agribank has re-configured its Photo contributed • Your Capital is Guaranteed information technology systems • Competitive Interest Rates The moratorium was lifted, to improve its capability to • Securityeffective 31 March. accurately analyse and monitor • No monthly fees or commission charged the performance of these loan • Exclusive customer service Agribank CEO, Sakaria accounts,” he said. 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10 COASTAL 13 April - 19 April 2017COASTAL New facts about water in the NamibWATER STUDY IN NAMIB DESERTSECRETS: The Namib Desert meets the Atlantic Ocean. Photo for illustrative purpose. Photo RedditKnown as one of the driest places on the planet‚ the Namib Desert may not seem to be the obvious place to study the future of the world’s water. Niel Terblanche standing them is key to understanding half of the fog during the year that “Knowing exactly where the fog said so-called drylands covered 40% how plants and animals sustain them- Lixin Wang and colleagues from Pur- and dew come from will help us to of the Earth’s surface.But it is exactly the right place selves and function under current due University spent working with predict the availability of non-rainfall for academics from the US and or future climates,” ecohydrologists Seely in the Namib. water in the future‚ both in the Namib “To survive‚ these ecosystems recy-77-year-old Wits University desert from Indiana said in a statement after and elsewhere. With this knowledge‚ cle water in the form of fog and dew.ecologist, Mary Seely‚ who has completing yet another study. Groundwater was the source of we may be able to determine ways In the driest places on the planet‚studied the Namib for more than half more than a quarter of the desert’s to harvest novel water sources for even seemingly minor componentsa century. The new study‚ however‚ found fog and “soil water” derived from potential use in water-scarcity situa- of the water cycle‚ such as fog and that the ocean is not the desert’s rain stored below the surface but tions,” Wang said. Tom Torgesen‚ of dew‚ become major and are critical “The Namib’s fog and dew are the only source of moisture. Non-ocean located higher than groundwater, was the US National Science Foundation‚ to keeping the environment alive anddesert’s twin lifelines‚ and under- derived fog accounted for more than an unexpected source of moisture. functioning,” he said.Corridor group welcomes new partner Niel Terblanche the harbour once completed. body. need to re-establish the port users aims to engage various government In this regard the Walvis Bay Port The newly established association association to enable its members to institutions and will represent all enti-The current expansion of the port confidently participate in addressing ties associated with cargo, freight andof Walvis Bay will hold many fu- Users Association was recently also announced the appointment of issues of concern with various ministe- shipping activities at the Port of Walvisture opportunities for stakeholders revived. At the same time, the as- Riaan Lottering as its new chairper- rial offices involved in the logistics Bay.in a variety of sectors surrounding sociation partnered with the Walvis son. According to the association, and fishing sectors. Bay Corridor Group and will fulfil its the development of Walvis Bay as Lottering explained that the associa- functions under the wing of the larger a regional logistics hub created the During his inauguration, Lotter- tion, on behalf of members, will ensure ing said that he is ready to pursue his that problems of a common nature are2014 Toyota Hilux 2.5 2011 Toyota Hilux 2012 Toyota Hilux 2013 Toyota Hilux 2.5 new position with vigour. “In order to resolved with the strength of a united D4D D/C 4X4 2.5 D4D S/C 4X4 2.5 D4D D4D provide the service expected of us by body and will eliminate the need for our members, we will have to reor- companies to approach the various 295,000 225,000 169,900 179,900 ganise and streamline our operations. authorities or government ministries as The process will require a revision of individuals.2009 Ford Ranger 3.0 2013 Ford Ranger 2012 Ford 2015 Nissan NP300 our membership to ensure that the as- Tdci 4x4 Supercab 2.2 Tdci S/C 4x4 Ranger 2.2 Tdci 2.5 Tdci S/C LWB sociation complies with the minimum “Once the new harbour development requirements as far as good govern- is completed, the additional space will 180,000 N$ 219,000 185,000 169,900 ance is concerned,” he said. make it possible for more vessels to dock. It will also create an influx of With 26 years’ experience in the new business which holds many op- industry, Lottering brings with him a portunities for the future. The decision wealth of knowledge with regards to to invest in a project of this nature and the fishing industry, with stevedor- magnitude was a worthy step towards ing companies, shipping and clearing steering the port to become the logis- agencies. tics hub of choice on the west coast of Africa,” he said. The port users association said itFord Figo 1.4 2013 Nissan Juke Ford Ecosport 2015 Toyota Etios FOR ALL YOUR ADVERTISING H/B 1.6 Acenta Plus Ecoboost 1.5 XS CALL 061 275 4713 |128,000 185,000 215,000 135,000 061 275 4714 | 061 275 4715 Contact: A/H: Antonio 081 273 6926 - Negumbo 081 274 0888

13 April - 19 April 2017 COASTAL 11 Much needed intervention saves hostelSOCIAL INVESTMENT CURBSSQUALORThe state of a number of public school facilities is horrifying and determined intervention is needed to stop the march of decay facing learners in theireveryday lives. Niel Terblanche Erongo Marine Enterprises managing director Dr Martha Uumati pictured with some of the contractors tasked with renovation work at Swakop- mund’s dilapidated Hofmeyr hostel. Photo Niel TerblancheThe Governor of the Erongo Region, Cleophas Mutjavikua, launched a campaign to raise funds forthe renovation of school and hostel facilities. In this regard, Erongo Marine Enterprises has madea N$210 000 donation towards the initiative of thegovernor aimed at raising funds for the renovation ofSwakopmund’s state school hostels. The initiative was launched at the recently-heldNamibian Newspaper Cup gala dinner where a target ofN$1 million was set. Several pledges from corporate institutions grew thefund to an healthy N$850 000. The initiative has put renewed focus on the state ofSwakopmund’s public school hostels and follows shorton the heels of an announcement by the Ministry ofEducation, Arts and Culture of the possible closure of theHofmeyr hostel in Swakopmund due to its dilapidatedstate. The funds will be utilised to do the most urgent repairsat Hofmeyr hostel, as well as other hostels at the coastaltown in need of crucial renovations. Many hostels in Swakopmund are used to accommodateparticipants and visitors during major sporting eventshosted in Swakopmund. The sad state of some of thehostels makes them unfit for occupation. “The financial contributions not only provide a short-term solution for temporary visitors, but are a long-termhuman capital investment in the future of the learners ofthe Erongo Region,” said Mutjavikua.Walvis port expansion Trustco Bank Namibia Ltd has a vacancy for a: miXed TBN 001/04/17key priority Account Executive (1 x Windhoek) Zorena Jantze develop an integrated group has committed Job Responsibilities: multi-modal transport about US$705 million in • Coordinate the TBN marketing account;THE New Port of network linking the port 25 operations supporting • Communicate with department by sending updates on bookings, campaigns andWalvis Bay Container to land-locked countries largely the financial and tracking etc.;Terminal Expansion in SACU and SADC transport sector. • Source new advertising/marketing opportunities;project has been set as will play a crucial role • Daily/monthly market, plan and report for TBN;a national priority on in advancing Namibia’s The two operations under • Assist other Account Executives to ensure succession;developmental projects ambition to become a preparation include a • Assist with all media buying and placement;after consultations with logistics hub for trans- policy-based intervention • Assist with event coordination;the African Development shipment, promote supporting reforms that • Handle campaign costs for all campaigns;Bank (AfDB). economic integration and promote macroeconomic • Ensure 360-degree artwork approval processes; strengthen intra-regional stability, social progression • Send briefed details to studio; This was concluded trade. and industrialisation and an • Oversee campaign cost management;during a media infrastructure investment • Able to drive a single cylinder 2hp wheelbarrow.conference on Friday He also took note of program are expected towith 11 executive the progress made in support job creation for an Candidate Profile:directors and one senior the construction of the inclusive growth trajectory. • Well organised with excellent administrative skills;advisor from the AfDP, liquid bulk terminal, • Able to work under pressure;which paid a five day partly funded under the FOR SALE • Team player with superior interpersonal skills;visit to Namibia last Line of Credit to the • Proficient in written and spoken English and Afrikaans.week to conduct high- Development Bank of 2013 Jetta 6level consultations with Namibia. 1.2 TSI Qualifications and Experience:authorities and relevant • Grade 12 Certificate;stakeholders. Zaghloul commended 77 000 KM, Manual • Five (5) years Marketing/Advertising/Production industry experience; the authorities’ plans Petrol • Strong computer literacy skills: Microsoft O ce. Speaking at the to exploit improvedconference, Permanent legislation for public Colour white Qualifying retrenched FIDES Bank Namibia employees are encouraged to apply.Secretary of the Ministry private partnership Accident free for onlyof Finance, Ericah to mobilise private Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will be accepted.Shafuda, said although financing for the future N$ 179 000 Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed and no CV or attachedNamibia has a handful expansion of the port and documentation shall be returned.of developmental the development of rail, Contact: 085 5654 629projects, the new Port of air and road transport E-mail: [email protected] Trustco Bank is powered by the award-winningWalvis Bay Container network. 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12 NORTHERN 13 April - 19 April 2017DIRTY WATER INFURIATESWater cut off to investigate the glitchRESIDENTSResidents of some of Oshakati suburbs were shocked when they woke up on Mondaymorning to discover that the water coming from their taps appeared to be coming froma stagnant pond. Placido Hilukilwa Simeon Kondja, owner of a car wash West were affected. UNHYGIENIC: An Oshakati West resident showing the dirty water. Photo: Placido business, said he noticed the previous “The problem appears to be with Hilukilwa“This water is definitely not fit for night that something was wrong withhuman consumption, but that is the the “colourful tap water”. the water pipeline from Ogongo,” shewater coming from our taps,” said said. Swapo Regional coordinator,Anna-Rose Ndawedwa, a resident of “It looks as if coming directly from Erastus Kapolo, expressed dismay thatOshakati-West. the oshana,” he said. the residents were exposed to poten- tially unhealthy tap water. She added her three siblings went to By 10h00 some residents reportedschool on empty stomachs. that clean water was restored, but that He said that town councils and Nam- was also the time the Town Council Water need to put measures in place “I was unable to prepare breakfast decided to temporarily cut the water to protect residents from the dangerwith this dirty water. I did not even off until a thorough investigation is posed by unpurified tap water.prepare lunch on time because the conducted to determine the cause ofsituation persisted until hours later the problem and to rectify it. “If residents are constantly warnedwhen the water was finally cut off,” by the town council not to consumeshe said, adding that the Oshakati “We are aware of the problem and fish from stagnant water, then that wasTown Council owes them an explana- water supply to affected areas is now even more dangerous and irrespon-tion and an apology. cut off until further notice,” said sible to supply town dwellers with Oshakati Town Council spokesperson, unpurified water. I hope the problem Catharine Kamari. will be identified and solved as soon as possible,” Kapolo said. She said only suburbs of Oshakati-Teen survives lightning strike Flood alert still at high Staff Reporter 0.53m, Engela 0.48m, Endola ers over the north central parts of 0.83m, Shahaingu 0.41m, Onyele Namibia. According to NamWater, Water levels in the Western Cuvelai 0.42m and Okanimekwa 0.53m. Von Bach Dam is at 58.7%, Naute Iishanas are slightly rising due to Dam is at 97.7%, Omatako Dam is rainfall received in the area. Readiness and alert for flooding at 53.7%, Swakoppoort Dam 38.6% conditions are to be kept very high and Oanob is at 91.2%. Hardap Dam The Zambezi River level at Katima in these areas. Satellite images over is currently at 69.9%. Mulilo dropping and is currently the last 24 hours show light show- at 6.23m. Another flood wave is Maria David result it hit me on my forehead,” said developing in upstream Zambia at Josef. He added that the lightning also Lukulu and it is expected that waterA 17-years-old boy, Bernhard Josef, struck one of his friends who was on levels at Katima Mulilo will startmiraculously survived after he was top of the tree when it started pouring. to rise again. The Kavango Riverstruck by lightning on Sunday after- levels are dropping, with Rundunoon. “I really tried to be strong and not currently at 5.68m; Nkurenkuru is at tell my caretaker about the accident, 2.63m, and Mukwe recorded 2.91m Josef, who is from Oshakati, recalls but when night fall it felt like it was this morning. The Chobe River leveltrying to get cover under a tree when the longest night of my life. I didn’t at Ngoma Bridge is stabilising andit started raining. “The car that drove know what time I was going to sleep recorded 4.04m this morning.by was initially struck by the lightning and it felt like the room was spinning,”when it bounced back and hit the tree said Josef. The following hydrological gaug-that I was taking cover under. As a ing stations recorded the highest Josef was eventually taken to the Os- water levels this morning: hakati hospital, where he was treated and discharged on the same night. 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13 April - 19 April 2017 NORTHERN 13 miXed TGH 010/04/17 Jumbos are scaring villagers Trustco Administrative Support Services (Pty) LtdELEPHANTS ESCAPE has a vacancy for a:FROM ETOSHA Creditors ClerkElephants that escaped from the Etosha National Park have been spotted roamingaround the area of Oshivelo, Omutsegwonime and Omuthiya in the Oshikoto Re- (1 x Windhoek)gion. Job Responsibilities:PACHYDERMS: Elephants on the move. Photo contributed • Perform monthly creditor’s reconciliations; • Process creditors’ invoices and ensure timeous sign-o by Maria David Chamu. The staff remains in the area to the national park. Naehale Iya to monitor the elephant and to assist Mpingana Constituency councillor, management;The Ministry of Environment and the community members,” said Leevi Shiningombwa, said that the • Print cheques or upload EFTs for creditors’ payments and dispatchTourism (MET) this week confirmed Muyunda. elephants were yesterday reportedthat three elephants escaped from in the area of Cham-Chamu and signed cheques to suppliers;the park. He further urged the communities Casablanca, but moved further to a • Handle queries from suppliers regarding outstanding invoices and to work closely with the ministry nearby village known as Ongoloshe, MET spokesperson, Romeo once they come across or spot where the elephants damaged one of payments;Muyunda, said they have sent staff the animals. Muyunda added that the fields. • File creditors’ invoices and statements;members to the identified areas there has so far been no damages • Clear creditor’s age analysis timeously;to assist communities to drive the caused by the elephants, but com- “I cannot give more information as • Assist creditor’s supervisor in their tasks.elephants back to the park. munity members in those areas are I am still trying to get more informa- being urged to be vigilant and to tion on whose field the elephants Candidate Profile: “We have so far only seen one avoid walking at night until all the damaged last night,” Shiningombwa • Excellent time management skills;bull elephant in the area of Cham- elephants have been driven back said on Wednesday. • Team player with superior communication and interpersonal skills; • Excellent skills in herding mopane worms; • Self-starter with excellent planning and administrative skills; • Good analytical, qualitative, and decision-making skills. Qualifications and experience: • Grade 12 Certificate; • An Accounting or Business qualification will be an added advantage; • At least two (2) years related working experience. Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed and no CVs or attached documentation shall be returned. Your CV may be submitted to: E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 061 275 4090 Closing Date: 21 April 2017 Karas Dates, a Namibian agricultural company, has a vacancy for a General Manager. The main focus of the company is the cultivation of Medjool dates and it is geographically situated in the Karas region of Namibia on the farm Haakiesdoorn. The nearest towns in Namibia are Karasburg and Springbok in South Africa.It will be expected of the candidate to manage a production unit within a division effectively in accordance within the companyvalue and ethical framework and management practices. The chosen candidate will, as part of a team, take responsibility forthe following key aspects of the production unite to create value for all stakeholders within the system:• The primary function of the position is the production of Medjool dates • Integration, optimization and utilization of all re-sources • Implementation of best production practices for the production of dates. • Execution and support of the companystrategic plan and objectives.• Liaison with all support service departments and external stakeholders where necessary •Responsible for all human resources matters jointly with the HR Department. • Quality assurance of all outputs • Maintenanceof all fixed assets.The successful candidate must meet the following pre-requisites and have the following skills:• Must stay on the farm • Namibian citizenship, or a willingness to relocate to Namibia for a 3-5 years period (Subject to therequirements for a work permit) • Extensive knowledge and experience in the production processes and -systems of dates• Previous experience in the management of a medium size agricultural company • Candidates with tertiary qualifications orapplicable experience will be given preference • Mature and independent problem solving and decision making ability • The successful candidate must have a posi-tive orientation towards clients, outstanding communication skills and preferably multi linguistic abilities • Knowledge and application of Namibian labour legislation isessential. The company offers a negotiable market related remuneration package inclusive of accommodation. Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are welcome to fax their CV’s to 086 608 4824 for attention Johan du Plessis or email to werwing@zz2online. com. For any enquiries contact Shlomo Zuker at +27 78 457 3406 or BJ van Zyl at +27 83 268 5634. Closing date: 02 May 2017

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18 SPORT 13 April - 19 April 2017 Coach impressed with progress of training squadMANNETTI ADDS FIVE MOREPLAYERSAs part of his intensive training and assessing players inpreparation for upcoming tournaments, Brave Warriorscoach, Ricardo Manetti, has added five more players tohis team. He has also dropped four players from thetraining squad. Gabby Tjiroze of players to prepare for the 2019 ??: Brave Warriors coach Ricardo Mannetti and Ronnie Kanalelo. Photo NFA Media Officer African Cup of Nations qualifierJoining the squad on Tuesday at against Guinea-Bissau in June. Maova (Civics FC), Romario Ronald Ketjijere and Katiti Hakuria Itamunua Keimuine (Tura Magic), Soccer House were Muna Katupose Ndjavera and Ferdinand Karongee (both African Stars), Benyamin Mapenzi Muwanei (Tigers), Munaand Immanuel Heita (Black Africa), Before then, the team will head to (Tigers), Tiberius Lombard and Nenkavu (Tigers), Johannes Katupose and Immanuel HeitaWayne Esterhuisen (Young Brazil- South Africa for the COSAFA Cup Charles Hambira (both Tura Magic), Shiwedha (NAMPOL), Oswaldo (Black Africa), Wayne Esterhuisenian), Vincent Namiseb (Flamingoes) from 25 June. Larry Horaeb (Black Africa), Riaan Xamseb (Tura Magic), Dynamo (Young Brazilian) Vincent Namiseband Sakaria Jonas (Tigers). !Hanamub (Orlando Pirates), Edmund Fredericks (Black Africa), Pandeni (Flamingoes) and Sakaria Jonas The local boys will then have to Kambanda (UNAM FC), Kandjabanga (Golden Bigs), (Tigers). After the first week of training, face off with Zimbabwe for the AfricaMannetti dropped United Stars Nations Champions qualifiers in July.striking pair of Manuel Francisco andJoseph Munaperi, Da Costa Angula Namibia will face Zambia,and Civics midfielder Donald Gaseb. Mozambique and Bissau in Group K of the qualifiers for AFCON 2019. “Remember, we are assessing theplayers and this is by no means the Mannetti noted that despite it beingfinal team. We have now added five early days, the boys are off to anew players to look at them as well as promising start.the others and we will again for nextweek make a few changes. I remain “Fitness is not as bad as I expected.positive in that two months’ time The boys have been training on theirwe will be ready to compete,” stated own and some clubs too have beenMannetti. up and about. For the first group everyone was around except for Da Mannetti and his technical team Costa (Angula) who could not getwill be overseeing training for the time way from work,” he said.invited players for the month of Aprilbefore he announces another squad The 25 man squad are as follows: Lodyt Kazapua (African Stars) David Peterson (Tigers), Charles Uirab (Orlando Pirates), EdwardTrustco Administrative Team bus hit bySupport Services (Pty) Ltd explosives deviceshas a vacancy for a:Financial Manager(1 x Windhoek)Job Responsibilities: miXed TGH 001/04/17 Shocked Borussia Dortmund Joachim Watzke. recovery.”• Prepare monthly and year-end financial reports of players will “pull together” Watzke said the “explosive strike Goalkeeper Roman Burki, who when they face Monaco, 24 on the bus” happened as it left the was sitting at the back of the management accounts on Caseware; hours after their team bus team hotel, with “three explosive team bus alongside Bartra, told• Oversee cash book entries and bank reconciliations; was damaged by explosions in devices placed and triggered on Swiss newspaper Blick: “We• Reconcile balance sheet accounts; Germany. the edge of the road”. left the hotel and went down the• Perform VAT reconciliations, returns and audits; Defender Marc Bartra fractured Dortmund said Bartra had an street. The bus turned down the• Compare and reconcile intercompany loans, AR and AP accounts, and his wrist in the incident, which operation on Tuesday after main street, and there was a giant led to Tuesday’s Champions “breaking the radial bone in his explosion. After the bang, we all perform related invoicing functions; League quarter-final first leg being arm and getting bits of debris ducked in the bus and those who• Oversee debtors function – invoicing, preparing debtor's statements, postponed. lodged in his hand”. could threw themselves to the The match has been rescheduled The 26-year-old, who has played ground. We did not know what had and manage collections; for Wednesday, with a 17:45 BST 12 times for Spain, joined the happened.”• Oversee creditors function – processing and reconciliations; kick-off. Bundesliga club from Barcelona in Fifa president Gianni Infantino• Perform cash flow analysis and prepare projections; “In such a crisis situation, all of June last year. condemned the incident, while• Prepare, review and comment on monthly fire reports variances; Borussia will pull together. The Captain Marcel Schmelzer Uefa counterpart Aleksander• Assist with quarterly preparation of budgets/forecasts and reporting team and coaches were shocked. said: “We’re all in shock and Ceferin said he was “deeply Now we must channel it in some our thoughts are with Marc. We disturbed” and praised the decision on variances; way.” said chief executive Hans- hope that he will make a speedy to postpone the game. - BBC• Maintain systems and accounting practices;• Perform various ad hoc accounting duties as required.Candidate Profile:• Excellent time management skills with ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines;• Team player with superior communication and interpersonal skills;• Must be a level 12 shamanistic healer in GTA’s St. Tura’s Fault;• Self-starter with excellent planning and administrative skills;• Good analytical, qualitative, and decision-making skills.• Excellent negotiation skills.Qualifications and experience:• Accounting qualification: B. Accounting, B.Com (or similar);• At least five (5) years related working experience;• Excellent computer literacy skills with proficient knowledge of core accounting packages;• Proficiency in Caseware reporting essential;• Sound knowledge of the International Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards (IAS and IFRS);• Preference will be given to Namibian Citizens.Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will beaccepted. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed and no CVs orattached documentation shall be returned. Your CV may be submitted to:Email: [email protected]: 061 275 4090Closing Date: 21 April 2017 SHOCKED: Damage to the Borussia Dortmund team bus after explosives went off on the road they travelled on in Germany. Photo contributed.

06 April - 12 April 2017 ADVERT 19 WALVIS BAYCOACHING CLINIC BREEZES INTO WALVISThe thrilling second phase of the Trustco High Performance Rugby Coaching Clinic was welcomed by an excited audience and the coolWalvis Bay sea breeze. Peter de Villiers was equally welcomed by sports-loving students during the Walvis Bay Woestyn Fees. He delivereda motivational speech before conducting one-on-one talks with coaches and learners.“I cannot tell you enough how exhilarating it is to talk rugby; especially when it comes to strategy and method,” said Peter on the WalvisBay leg of the Coaching Clinic. The Sports Coordinator for the Walvis Bay Private High School, Mr Henjan van der Hyde, shared that it wasgreat to have Peter back for a follow-up session and commended Trustco for the initiative. @trustco_group www.tgh.na

20 SPORT 13 April - 19 April 2017SPORT Belts put on the line for unification boutUNBEATEN INDONGO TOFACE BURNSNamibia’s world champion, Julius Indongo, will face Scotland’s RickyBurns in the WBA and IBF World super-lightweight titles to unify thedivision in Scotland on Saturday, 15 April. Gabby Tjiroze Indongo, who travelled to Glasgow on Satur- day, 8 April, remains unbeaten in 21 fights withIndongo is looking forward to achieving 11 knockout wins to his name, while his oppo- another dream when he takes on the Scottish nent sports 47 fights with 41 wins and 5 losses.after defeating Russian Eduard Troyanovsky inMoscow last year. As an amateur, Indongo represented the coun- try at the 2008 Olympics reaching the Round of The lanky 33-year-old southpaw nailed Troya- 32 of the lightweight bracket.novsky with a scorching left hand to the jaw inthe 1st round that sent the Russian fighter down. Meanwhile, Burns claimed the vacant WBA crown last year against Italian Michele Di Roc- This will be one of the biggest fights in history co with an eighth-round stoppage and defendedas the two boxers will put their belts on the line, the strap against Belarusian Kiryl Relikh inmaking it one of the biggest unification bouts October. Burns has been a world champion inwhich represents three Super World champion- three weight-classes and has been competing inships belts. world title bouts for seven years. ON FIRE: Julius Indongo with his trainer Imms Moses in Glasgow. Photo contributed.Welwitschias start Long course season concludeswarm-up matches Staff Reporter Namibian U-23 invitational Shawn Kaizemi, with Flip READY: Ronan Wantenaar in action. team. Louw as the team managerIn preparation for the Su- and Gerald Loubser as the Staff Reporter “Coming to the end of the long course seasonperSport Rugby Challenge, The U-20 is also prepping invitational coach of the U-23 and with some of the swimmers returning fromthe Windhoek Draught for the Rugby Africa Barthes team. THE fifth Bank Windhoek Long Course tours, while the elite swimmers are still onWelwitschias faced Namib- U-20 Trophy which will be gala and the annual Aquapentathlon for the tour in the South African National Champion-ian Barbarians yesterday at held from 18 April in Mada- “As many of the invitational 2016/2017 swimming season concluded last ships and for which galas the swimmers wouldHage Geingob stadium. gascar. players will still want to prove weekend at the Olympia swimming pool. have peaked; the fact that no records were that they deserve a spot in the set and only 24% of the swimmers improved The SuperSport Challenge Both teams played against national squads, this should A total of 88 swimmers took part in the long their personal best times, is understandable,”will take place on 22 April invitational Namibian teams produce quite spectacular course gala held on Friday, 7 April. Badenhorst said.2017 in South Africa. combined from players of all rugby. All squad selections clubs in the NRU domestic will be published towards the Four clubs were represented: Aqua Swim- The winners, second and third places in the The match was preceded by league. end of this week,” said NRU ming and Fitness Club (10 swimmers), Dol- Aquapentathlon Ludorum race are:a warm-up game between the acting CEO Elizma Theron. phins Swimming Club (67 swimmers), MarlinsNamibian Under-20 teams and The coaches for these teams Swimming Club (1 swimmer) and the Namib JUNIOR VICTOR LUDORUM will be Johan Diergaardt and Swim Academy (10 swimmers). Mikah Burger 55 Lian Ellis 53,GETTING READY: Namibia U20 during the World Rugby last year in Zimbabwe. Photo contributed. In the annual Aquapentathlon held on Satur- Oliver Durand 53 day, 8 April, a total of 65 swimmers took part and three clubs were represented: Dolphins JUNIOR VICTRIX LUDORUM Swimming Club (59 swimmers), Marlins Corley Viljoen 47 Swimming Club (one swimmer) and Namib Michaela Ohm 45 Swim Academy (five swimmers). Trisha Mutumbulua 45 “The support that swimming receives from SENIOR VICTOR LUDORUM Bank Windhoek for our long course season 1 Bernard Theron 6:43.28 cannot be overemphasised and appreciated,” 2.Ronan Wantenaar 7:01.67 said public relations officer of the Namibian 3 Dewald Nell 7:17.06 3 Swimming Union, Jurie Badenhorst. SENIOR VICTRIX LUDORUM The Bank Windhoek Aquapentathlon is an 1 Heleni Stergiadis 7:39.25 annual gala where all swimmers are required 2 Joanne Liebenberg 7:54.70 to partake in five events and are then awarded 3.Viktoria Ellmies 8:11.78 points per event, resulting in an overall winner for boys and girls 12 years and under and an overall winner for boys and girls 13 years and older.