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Your Community NEWSPAPER • 27 October - 02 November 2016 • Edition # 555Marathon Meatco board and management squabble over feedlotchicken indanger STATE VET HID OKAPUKA RESULTS Maria David The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) twisted its own words about the real reason for the closure of Okapuka feedlot in what appears to be a conflict between Meatco management on one side and Board ofTHE culture of more than half of the popu- Directors siding with the DVS.lation of Namibia of consuming and usingchicken as a currency, especially in drought Gabby Tjirozeand desperate situation, is in jeopardy oferosion when the ministry of Agriculture The bone of contention between SHOWDOWN: Dr Milton Masheke, Vekuii Rukora and Ronald Kubas. Photos contributedbanned the import, export and usage of live Meatco and its Board of Direc- adamant that an additional state-bird products as a result of the outbreak of tors was exposed this week when August were taken on 4 April from cleared as acceptable to DVS and ment was sent out to the mediathe Newcastle disease in the north. the state veterinarian announced animals at the Okapuka feedlot. which led to the reopening of the last week, in addition to their own,Chickens are bartered vice versa across the bor- the re-opening of the Okapuka The detected levels are less than feedlot earlier this year. without their permission, but itder with Angola, and are also used in festivities feedlot after it was closed for two those of 2015 which have been seems oblivious to the facts thatand welcoming ceremonies as an important months. The company took its own it is a decision-making body andsource of protein. In most cases it’s the ultimate “We took initiative to contact the competent not a management structure. “Wecurrency of the poor without goats, sheep or State Veterinarianm Dr Milton over the authority in the European Union took over the matter as soon ascattle. Masheke stated that the zeranol matter as soon as (EU) to check and find ways to possible because there was someThe ministry has banned the export and found in the urine sample in cattle possible because mitigate the concerns raised by sort of emotional utterances fromimport of chicken, including the movement came from contaminated feed al- there was some DVS which Meatco found very management to ensure that thingsand trading of live birds, uncooked eggs and though the results verified in Italy sort of emotional harsh. were done in the most systematicfeathers from neighbouring countries border- states that the presence of zeranol utterances from manner,” said Meatco board direc-ing the north. The Ministry of Agriculture, was due to zearalenone produced management to According to the Prevention tor Ronald Kubas.Water and Forestry has confirmed the outbreak by fungi which were detected and ensure that things of Undesirable Residue in Meatof Newcastle disease in four regions, Omusati, its metabolite ß-zearalenol in the were done in the Act and the Animal Health Act, When asked about the statementOshana, Ohangwena and Oshikoto. urine sample. most systematic DVS acted above its power as the about the drop in producer pricesNewcastle disease is a highly infectious disease manner,” Acts only provides for the control due to the closure, the boardthat has left a large number of chickens in the Zearalenone is a fungal myco- over the administration of certain looked dumbfounded, and saidsaid regions dead. In chickens, the symptoms toxin and its metabolite zeranol RONALD KUBAS products to animals which cause that every decision was to comeinclude diarrhea, bowing heads, a swollen head are known estrogen agonists in undesirable residue in meat and from them and not management.and wattles, paralysis, a twisting neck, sneez- mammals and are found in con- Meatco board director meat products.ing, coughing, nasal discharge and a severe taminants in food. Zeranol which CEO of Meatco, Advocate Vekuiireduction in egg production and others. is more potent than zearalenone, “When DVS took the decision Rukoro was not present at the an-The outbreak was first reported in July 2016 is added as a growth additive in to close the Okapuka feedlot it nouncement, especially as he hadin the Omusati region and later spread to the beef in the US and Canada. was performing an administrative previously publicly announcedother three regions. The public is advised not function, but it failed to afford his opinion about the allegedlyto consume poultry/birds that died from this According to an expert, zear- Meatco the opportunity to be autocratic approach of DVS.disease or any other disease but to report such alenone is not a cancer-causing heard before a decision was taken,”incidences to the nearest state veterinary offices substance, although the state vet- reads the memo. The board waswithout delay. erinarian didn’t indicate as such,Josephina Ndakukama a resident of Onawa in and felt that the state vet causedOshana region, who lost her chickens due to the public to panic without doingthe disease said she saw her chickens dying, but proper investigation on the issuedid not know what was happening. while the board has no trust in“So we started making treatment for them from their expertise.wild plants but they were not taking the treat-ment which scared us a lot,” said Ndakukama. 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2 NEWS 27 October - 02 November 2016TODDLER BURNT ON GENITALSGrandmother denies severity of burns on neglected little girlA three-year-old toddler was seriously burnt with hot ashes on her private parts andbuttocks allegedly by her 14-year-old cousin at their homestead in Uudhiya, Okankoloconstituency, but the grandmother is skirting the assault to do grievous bodily harm. Maria David Nestor. On 19 October, Nestor was When asked, the cousin said the ABUSED: The little girl with Nelao Nestor. (Insert) ATROCITY: The toddler was called by a neighbour of Hambodi little girl was burnt with hot ashes by burnt on her buttocks and private parts. Photos: Maria DavidAccording to Nelao Nestor, aunt informing her about the condition of their 14-year-old cousin that shares of the little girl, she was told on the toddler and stated that the little the house with them.10 October that the child was burnt. girl was seriously burnt and needed medical attention. Nestor said the toddler lived with She then approached the grand- Hambodi since her birth.mother of the child, Shiweda Ham- “I then informed the grandmotherbodi, to find out how the little girl to bring the child to me so I could “What really saved this little girlwas burnt and what her condition take her to the hospital, but she was the outreach programme clinicwas, however the grandmother in- ignored my request. I then found her that is in the area. That is where weformed her that the child was healed at the sheeben she owns and asked got assistance. But when we cameand it was nothing serious. her about the whereabouts of the back the grandmother informed us child but then she started insulting to never step in her house nor bring “At first she blamed witchcraft for me and that is when I went to her the child back,” she said.the burns the child acquired, which I house to look for the child,” she said.found strange and could not believe. Furthermore, Nestor said she was Nestor added that she found threatened by the father of the boy I remained silent at the time, but the child alone at home with her that she will get stabbed if seen at thewhen I enquired about the progress four-year-old cousin, and then she sheeben of the girl’s grandmother.of the child’s health the grandmoth- took both to the Women and Mener didn’t want to inform me,” said Network. A case of child abuse has been opened against the boy and police investigation continues.Man kills colleague with hammer 75 years asked for young rapist was working on, available to another confessing to the murder on the Eba Kandovazu person but the mechanic did not spot. He was taken into custody and Niel Terblanche want to do that because he said the appeared in the Opuwo Magistrate’s ”RAPE is one of the most seriousAn act of severe rage lead to the engine of the vehicle was not ready Court where he was informed of the and the most heinous offences. It isdeath of a retired police officer in and the vehicle could not be driven charges against him,” said Shik- humiliating, degrading, brutal andthe far north of Namibia when he anywhere,” said Shikwambi. wambi. it invades the privacy of the victimwas bludgeoned with a hammer to Shikwambi said Hough allegedly According to Shikwambi the as a person. Vaginal penetration andthe back of the head. then slapped the mechanic in the accused person was remanded in oral sexual intercourse are equallyAccording to police public rela- face before turning around and custody and the case was postponed punishable.”tions officer, Chief Inspector Kauna walking away. It was then that the to 27 January next year.Shikwambi, the victim, 65-year-old mechanic is an act of rage alleged- Before Namibia’s independence This was mentioned in the sub-Thomas Johannes Hough, also ly hit the older man from behind more than 26 years ago, Hough was mission of state prosecutor Palmerknown as Tommy, was working as with a hammer killing him almost a member of South West African Khumalo during the arguments for aa supervisor in a mechanical work- instantly. Police. He left Namibia before in- longer sentence of rape accused Ru-shop at the Omakange village in the “After the incident the mechanic dependence and continued serving dolf Goagoseb in the Windhoek HighKunene region. loaded the body of Hough on the in the South African police but court yesterday.“An argument erupted between the back of another utility vehicle and returned after his retirement. Houghdeceased and the man now accused drove to the Omakange police did some construction work and for Goagoseb stands acussed of fiveof his murder. The supervisor want- station where he handed himself the last few months he was stationed counts of rape, one count of attempt-ed the man to make the vehicle he over to the officers on duty and at the Omakange village. ed murder and one count of assault. It is alleged that Goagoseb came acrossEx-cop denies killing own children three schoolgirls aged 12 and 14 in DEFILER: Rudolf Goagoseb awaiting September 2010, threatened them his fate. Photo: Eba KandovazuEba Kandovazu his client was intoxicated on the day with a broken bottle and forced them the court should give less than the of the alleged killings, claiming that to go deeper in the bushes with him. minimum sentence which is 15 years,A former police constable who’s SLAYER: Albertus Ganeb in court. Ganeb remembers nothing about He also threatened to harm anyone but the sentencing should be doneaccused of murdering his two Photo: Eba Kandovazu murdering his sons. “My client was who ran away. concurrently,” Ipumbu said.minor children pleaded not guilty only informed by police officers who Ipumbu suggested to Judge Boason charges of double murder and arrested him that he had killed his Goagoseb allegedly forced the girls Usiku that Goagoseb should beassault with intent to do grievous sons. He is, however, not ready to to undress and suck his penis. Two of sentenced to 15 years on all charges.bodily harm, claiming he was in a enter plea explanation on the counts the victims managed to escape and he He said that 75 years in jail will be toodiminished capacity state of mind. of assault with intent to do grievous repeatedly raped one of the girls. He much for his client and it could break bodily harm,” Ipumbu noted. then assaulted and twisted her neck his future as a young man. Albertus Ganeb, 30, stands accused and placed a T-shirt on her mouth Yet Khumalo argued, “It is thusof stabbing Tertius Shaun Swartz aged Ganeb was previously represented and nose to gag her. difficult for any mercy to be shownseven and Gregory Swartz aged four by Advocate Afrika Jantjies but opted upon him as he is not remorseful. Wein Gobabis, on 25 April 2014. He is for a new lawyer after his failed bail According to Khumalo, the five accept that he was young but he wasfurthermore alleged to have hit the application. The accused stood before counts deserve a minimum of 15 thinking like an adult with a criminalmother of his children Romilly Swartz Judge Dinah Usiku and pleaded not years each, which could mean 75 mind at the time of the acts.”with a police baton on her forehead guilty on the murder charges against years in jail as Goagoseb planned Khumalo maintained that theand thereafter beating her with a him. and premeditated his acts when he psychological trauma of the victims,clenched fist in the face. ambushed the girls and he was armed. especially the victim who Goagoseb The state is represented by Khumalo He suggested that the court shouldn’t had penetrative intercourse with Advocate Titus Ipumbu for the Palmer and the matter is remanded to be too lenient. should be considered.defence stated to the High Court that today, 27 October, for continuation of Judge Usiku remanded the sentenc- the trial. 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27 October - 02 November 2016 NEWS 3 More applications for clearance certificates waiting in the wingsPHOSPHATE LICENCE OPENSFLOOD GATESThe issuing of a clearance certificate for Namibia Marine Phosphate (NMP) to go ahead with mining operations off the coast of Namibia in their Sandpiper project has opened the flood gates for other companies who have the same aspirations to approach the Ministry of Environment and Tourismwith applications to also mine offshore. Niel Terblanche Tourism to issue an environmental Chatham applied in 2012 for pros- will be an important contributor to torium while environmental issues clearance certificate to extract phos- pecting permits over five distinct ar- supplying the world’s needs for this were considered.Although Lev Leviev Marine phate off the Namibian coast. eas well offshore Namibia, some not mineral that is critical to meeting the Phosphate has not yet applied far from the area held by Namibian increasing demand to grow food,” Environmental Commissioner for a clearance certificate “It’s a major step forward as Rock Phosphate. These applications said Castle. Teofilus Nghitila said the licence wasagain after the moratorium on the Namibia has effectively removed the were lodged with the confidence issued based on the environmentalphosphate mining has lifted, a senior so-called first mover risk hindering that, based on research undertaken Castle said the Namibian Govern- impact assessment and managementmanager of the company said such an other similar marine phosphate min- to date, this area of the seabed likely ment requirements appear to be set at plan submitted by the companyapplication is in the pipeline. ing applications in New Zealand and contains substantial quantities of an appropriate level of rigour. itself and serves as an environmental Mexico. The catch phrase; “it’s never rock phosphate.   clearance certificate for the project to Another mining company Chatham been done before” goes out the win- Namibian Marine Phosphate was commence. Nghitila said the infor-Rock Phosphate chief executive dow with this decision,” Castle said. “Perhaps even more significantly it awarded mining permits by the Min- mation is sufficient as it made provi-Chris Castle welcomed as “hugely signals the recognition that, with the istry of Mines and Energy to extract sion for environmental managementsignificant” the decision by Na- Castle said it also opens the door appropriate environmental require- marine phosphate 120 kilometres regarding the proposed phosphatemibia’s Ministry of Environment and for Chatham to advance its own ments, marine sources of phosphate southwest of the port of Walvis Bay mining. Namibian permit applications. but mining was delayed by a mora-Aquifers to mitigate drought Water shortage grips small townsEmergency measures to counter water shortages in the country in action.Eba Kandovazu Marthina K Mutanga said they have a very old pensioner atIn the midst of a devastating Pedro Maritz, the technical advi- According to Maritz, the first tocwKafwatRwelpodtbiehanhanonfrnufuNJErgaaaafvgeaomdssetusteltttteoSuuehyeeekllfscObfpoiuuirgIrerrrCoftosuieDooaceermhtn mctbrbsoanprjamdlhtwEreidebobutlyuteNiawahchth.Nslroan’rmthrneaeeeieseToaetecsiTeuednhxursplsrsihrtareoslobioStaamiorecerdrlednaintselsdaeetalneeeibeiehagscikdaftnndn.mfnmtaohcitaao. saod,t mucteutOpAtsaloseeuaohrlsftNatvaexmfirinwhneseatKttlesocaoattetyltsbauieoichelmaytftlttorutrfrhrwfheeahhlsouineutrkmwadcloeithewrKisstlcshfnistuuhehaeentchteiginahti,yethotlnnogoeolhedaytKepelkinrrhnfeepNssanetefrsoadehnlwoereccalcbtasalnrseaerlsukolelaeemcyaudilisfteiipfgsrmynettdtocvdeihtdietVaheoeltbaetslphraaecicfodninuLWSioiasaTmialtattetstp-onnvh--h.eyvseeyenee.cnDlLisf?aiipcnAAlôgvftaawtOOpfhO“btwdataww21maahiueoennrTrauoum::apkimimhteeteirredydBEmtttjtchsstisehiheFtefahacaelbidewieytohwoesoErntrrlcgrrh’hetmaEuosenenswuuuahn1iawascwennpostithsrehrrtreu9utwfantsnaçtoluueeeninahuadrweoaaupetlwnrtaSashoneoaelxciaromgsrpRsFatgtsrtcaceeareetpnfeoeelrintyihoevresyrtoveeeperodvtitiee(ieRaf1DDDenhlnnryrehsDtdSretterroii,0ibieooeEEEnreeu”errALteyEedasrci0byeosumyLLLfnsann,Letcsfb0osasiectGruFFFnosFettdcmthtawsuvlaioabtesahgCrdr)anieoeirrPPJcrdeIudx,nruedaee-eeVrSdegntUkratRRrBBisptaeNlgiabrhsceyehytymfetetNwfyT:bOIe21sscseeeFhaMp.leatwdfuu::Ins auitAoiitiismErneOes oottve’har.nIUamdrsTutwhaaanan1rfdeuRyneeiRriplwntttkoihotodl,etysieiçgyessdpiobhhydaefnernasarbAofffrhenyfheomFeiannoooegihittehrmnisr.dis2ahefnttrrrrycsaeirOmeeahoIhhcfgfSnver,e.anaPPSdveseeruatmenorrt(nnettoCoisRhoirreeceDea aornwttFrdtioutmrwcreremetribimt1.tEuhaCertneemenmfn paoeeoeDeLbnseehoundaaigfpneenseutnFe-yldraotfstihekEddclesnniyb,)gelylolhisaeilaetya.Lo1,StnrutMon6yneacFd4railhSn2-alDtocischDs6drought and dwindling water sor of the CCWSS maintained that phase includes development of newresources in urban areas such as by 2017, all the water in Wind- City of Windhoek boreholes. Mar-Windhoek, President Hage Gein- hoek will come from underground itz said that 19 new boreholes ingob has appointed a cabinet com- sources. Maritz said that the com- and around Windhoek will supplymittee on water supply security mittee has come up with a three- in the shortfall of water expected(CCWSS) earlier this year. phase approach for Windhoek and once the Von Bach Dam dries up the surrounding areas, of which the towards the end of the year. The Minister of Agriculture, Wa- first stage is estimated to be worthter and Forestry, John Mutorwa has N$273 million. “The drilling programme is wellcalled on the public to positively underway and the first 14 pro-accept that the country is running The identified emergency projects duction boreholes that will formout of water due to the current in phase one are: development of the core of the supply system toongoing drought and to carefully new City of Windhoek boreholes come in operation by Decemberutilise the available water. (N$219,7 million), upgrade of 2016 have already been drilled Kombat and Berg Aukas system and tested. The second phase Speaking at the briefing on (N$9,7 million), maintenance on involves extending the evaluationthe progress by the CCWSS in Grootfontein to Omatako canal and measures recommended forWindhoek on Monday, 24 October, system (N$13 million), ground- water security in the central areasthe minister emphasised that the water sourcing around Karibib of Namibia for another two yearscommittee’s plan of water sustain- (N$13,9 million), pumping float at up to the end of 2019. Phase threeable emergency projects for next Swakoppoort dam (N$1,1 million) looks into the long-term wateryear are planned as if there is no and the pumping float at Von Bach requirements of the entire country,”expectation of water, due to the Dam (N$5,8 million) Maritz concluded.current drought. Fees A1-A2: N$390 B1-B2: N$490FUTURE PLANS: Minister of Agriculture, John Mutorwa listening to technical advisor Pedro Maritz. Registrations are open uPhoto: Eba Kandovazu FRANCO-NAMIBIAN CUL CENTRE CULTUREL FRA 118, Robert Mugabe Avenue – W Tel: 387 330 – Fax: 224 927 The FRANCO-NAMIBIAN CULTURAL CENTRE FNCC is looking for a new tenant for its restaurant (formerly known as La Bonne Table). Interested parties are hereby invited to forward their proposals from now until 18th November 2016. Their activities will resume on the 9th of January 2017 when the FNCC reopens. Requirements: - Chef or café/restaurant owner with adequate and successful experience, - The restaurant will have to offer breakfast, lunch and dinner with snacks throughout the day, Mondays to Saturdays - French food / cooking experience: a plus, - Vibrant, innovative, enthusiastic and passionate, eagerness to evolve in a diverse background, - Willing to run a long-term contract. 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4 27 October - 02 November 2016VIGILANCE AGAINST EXAMCHEATINGThe Directorate of National Examinations and Assessment (DNEA) plays a critical role in protecting the integrity of national examinations, there-fore markers are urged to be vigilant for cases of potential malpractice. Gabby Tjiroze exercise be transparent, fair and and yield expected results,” said families, the knowledge and skills and that all teachers selected for the effective. All answer scripts should Hanse-Himarwa. gained from this marking exercise marking of national examinationsThe Minister of Education, Arts be treated with the same attention, will be integrated in your teaching have the necessary qualifications and Culture, Katrina Hanse- commitment and confidentiality. Ex- Furthermore, she stressed that and will greatly contribute to the and experience to be able to grasp Himarwa officially opened the amination malpractices have become markers should share ideas and learn improvement of our national ex- the knowledge and skills required2016 national examination mark- a contagious disease to education from one another and adhere to the aminations in future” added Hanse- to perform the task as expected.ing session for the Grade 10 and systems around the world and it has instructions as given by team leaders Himarwa. According to the deputy permanentGrade 12 examinations in the capital potential of tarnishing the credibility and chief markers. secretary Charles Kabanjani 115 000yesterday despite a teachers strike of the examinations. It is through She further stressed that the quality learners for Grade 10 and 12 on awhich almost paralysed the educa- teamwork and collaboration that a “The ministry recognises that of marking is centered on the quality full time and part time basis havetion system. job of this calibre can become lighter taking part in the marking activity of markers, thus quality marking been registered for marking. requires sacrifices from you as you produce reliable and valid outcomes “I demand that the marking cannot attend to your loved ones andUS bans canned lion Finnish sponsoredtrophy imports project forgotten Marthina K Mutanga pentry and sewing. Shilongo said the place does not A PROJECT aimed to improve the disadvantaged people on the outskirts have electricity and they have to look of Kilimanjaro Community Village for wood to bake bread. in Windhoek sponsored by the Finn- ish Embassy is now only left with They tried writing a letter to the three women who are still trying village council to be assisted with a make ends meet by baking bread. woodcutter but didn’t get any feed- back from the office. Sheya Helena, 32, Martha Hashondishi, 45, and Bertha Helena said they meet twice a week Shilongo, 45, are the only women to bake bread and sell it to the com- still operating on the premises of the munity of Kilimanjaro and Babylon. project that has started in 2005 and ran until 2012. Shilongo noted they also had a vegetable garden on the premises but The pilot project aimed to train thieves stole the net that was cover- women and men in income-generat- ing the garden. ing activities for communities, such as baking, beading, gardening, car- The Finnish sponsorship has ended because the donor only funded the project for eight years.BRED TO DIE: Male lions in cages waiting for trophy hunters to kill them for dollars. Photo for illustrative purpose only. Photo by CAT Don Pinnock The ban does not include the government also expressed concern NOT GIVING UP: The three women still trying to sustain the project. importation of trophies taken from for wild lions in Africa, and for good Photo: Marthina MutangaBecause South Africa was unable wild or wild-managed populations reason. The human population ofto demonstrate the conservation if they have been authorised by the sub-Saharan Africa is projected tovalue of canned lion hunting, the South African government. “But let more than double by 2050 – pushingUnited States last week banned the me be clear,” said Ash, “we cannot settlements, grazing and agricultureimport of all trophies from captive and will not allow trophies into the into lion habitats. Even protectedlion hunts in the country. United States from any nation whose areas are affected. lion conservation programme fails According the director of the US to meet key criteria for transparency, Humans are also depleting the wildFish and Wildlife Services, Dan scientific management and effective- prey that supports lions, consum-Ashe, lion trophies may only be ness.” ing these animals or selling themimported from exporting nations as bushmeat. Faced with declininglike South Africa if they can provide The Service noted that it had habitat and prey, lions are thereforeevidence of the hunts benefiting the received import permit applications increasingly targeting livestock andlong-term survival of the species in from US hunters seeking prey in people – resulting in retaliatory kill-the wild. Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and ing. Zimbabwe – for permits to import “That burden of proof has not been sport-hunted lion trophies “Unless effective measures aremet,” said Ash. “If and when such taken to protect lions, their prey andbenefits can be clearly shown, we “We are evaluating the sport hunt- habitat’ said Ash, ‘wild populationsmay reevaluate our position.” ing programmes in those countries,” of lions may face extirpation from said Ash, “and will only approve many parts of their historic range.” Moves towards the ban began earli- those applications if we receive suf-er this year when lions were declared ficient evidence of long-term benefits Botswana has banned trophy hunt-as protected under the Endangered to wild lions resulting from those ing in general to encourage commu-Species Act, giving Fish and Wildlife programmes.” nity beneficiation and it has increasedthe responsibility to regulate the wildlife and eco-tourism consider-import of live lions, lion trophies and In announcing the ban, the US ably in the last two years.other parts and derivatives. 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6 EDITORIAL 27 October - 02 November 2016 RETRO­ SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOCouncillors immunefrom accountabilityHOW serious is it that ratepayers are not taken seriously PIC OF THE DAYafter every election, and that the poor have to beg formunicipal amenities that they have been promised by TAXI MAN: A young boy seen in Katutura. Photo: Marthina Mutangacouncillors?When councillors are unable to own up that they are A NAMIBIAN HOUSE:elected to conform to accountability, good governance and SUNSHINE OF THE HEARTtransparency, they are making a mockery of the HarambeeProsperity Plan (HPP) and Vision 2030, putting state plans I’ve written before about of kindness. If you respond and that you were open to a concern for human beingsin jeopardy of collapsing. The conceit of councillors to how our President, Dr Hage with compassion, if you are them that this would be the and other sentient animals.”deny residents the right to know about everything they Geingob, has spoken of ‘build- kind, and you relieve some of result should they not performdo, let alone the decisions they are supposedly making in ing a Namibian House.’ He has the suffering, empathically you or fit in with the company. It Unfortunately, our innatethe name of the electorate, points to a local governance stated that “Namibians want yourself will also feel better means they won’t be surprised empathy is often short-circuit-structure that has gone astray, making accusations of a house where everyone feels – and you’ll make the world when it happens, because you ed by our distressing ability tocronyism, political expediency and self-enrichment hard to a sense of belonging, where better as well. always let them know where decide others are members ofshake off. everyone is presented with a they stand. Being kind is good an ‘outgroup.’ We tend to iden-Councillors, more so those in Windhoek, cannot abdicate fair opportunity to prosper in Too often in today’s world, for business as well, since be- tify with a certain social group,their responsibilities the moment they are elected to office an inclusive manner and by we see kindness as a weakness. ing kind to customers result our ‘ingroup,’ and therebyas that’s a total indignity to their prestige as community so doing, ensure that no one It does, after all, require you to in repeat customers, and that our ability to empathise withleaders. The electorate are not only entitled to the provision feels left out.” I’ve previously be vulnerable for a moment, helps the bottom line. those in an ‘outgroup’ falls byof municipal services but to full information they discuss covered some of the values we and in a cut-throat world, the wayside, and may evenin their chambers. The electorate are not asking for as Namibians need in order vulnerability cannot be toler- Kindness is the basis of morph into what the Germansconfidential information, but surely they will be interested to build a Namibian House – ated. Strangely enough, we feel nearly every ethical tradition. term Schadenfreude - pleas-to know about accounts of their private lives that are honesty and loyalty. But those outraged whenever WE are I’m sure you’ve all heard the ure derived by someone frominfluencing their irregular decisions. are not the only ones we need. not treated with kindness… Golden Rule, “One should another person’s misfortune.When councillors don’t take their job seriously or heeding An odd occurrence, don’t you treat others as one would like We Namibians have had thethe calls of the people they claim to represent, then they are We know we have to al- think, that we are so reticent to others to treat oneself.” It ap- misfortune of being split upnot even worth all the political titles they carry. Therefore, leviate poverty – after all that spread it ourselves, then blame pears in human writings from into different ‘ingroups’ duringthe government of Dr Geingob should consent to take the is the ultimate goal of the the world when it does not the earliest times, from the the South African occupa-blame for those behaving like they run secret service cells Harambee Prosperity Plan show kindness to us. Kindness Egyptian goddess Ma’at, to the tion of our country – but weas opposed to acting like humble servants of the people – and to do that, we need to is, truthfully, not even a big writings of Confucius, to the were united in our struggle forwho have nothing to hide. Political parties should also create wealth. Neo-classical thing to give. It can be a smile Torah (Leviticus 19:18 - You independence, and it is thatrecognise that the behaviour of self-centered councillors economic theory posits that to a person having an unpleas- shall not take vengeance or unity that has held us togetherwill awaken the intelligence of the people, and that will we’re ‘homo economicus,’ that ant day, instead of another bear a grudge against your since. Our Constitution’scost them votes in future elections. we only know our own wishes unpleasant interaction. It can kinsfolk. Love your neighbour preamble specifically singlesWith allegations of underhand land deals, self-enrichment, and act rationally to maximise be a favour done for someone as yourself: I am the LORD), out the “right of the individualembezzlement, censorship and enforcing antiquated laws, advantages to ourselves. Eco- without expecting anything the New Testament (Matthew to life, liberty and the pursuitthe people cannot be fooled all the time as the day of nomic theory claims we are back. Stopping to help some- 7:12 - Do to others what you of happiness, regardless ofreckoning will come and many politicians, and more so the essentially selfish, but that is one when no one else seems to want them to do to you. This race, colour, ethnic origin, sex,government, will pay dearly for not taking action against profoundly not true. After all, want to stop. Lifting someone’s is the meaning of the law of religion, creed or social or eco-suspected culprits who have no respect for the people that the basis for our civilisation spirits just because you can. A Moses and the teaching of the nomic status,” and we shouldput them in office. has not been everyone for her/ compliment. prophets), in Islam’s hadith strive to remember that we arePublic office is for leaders who are beyond reproach and himself, but rather one of co- (An-Nawawi’s Forty Hadith all Namibians – the plight ofwho apprehend that this country is facing insurmountable operation. It is one of relation- Because kindness is not a 13 - None of you truly believes our fellow Namibians shouldproblems of poverty, hunger, homelessness and despair as ships – positive relationships. weakness. All good leaders until he wishes for his brother concern all of us.a result of pretentious councillors who are only in office for It is based on kindness. are kind – and that does not what he wishes for himself),aggrandisement. mean they don’t make tough up to modern humanism, We are a young country, and Kindness at its core the decisions. Being kind does which states that humanists a proud one. The president’s EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER intersection of empathy and not mean not firing underper- “make their ethical decisions plan to alleviate poverty by compassion. In order to be forming employees. It means based on reason, empathy, and building a ‘Namibian House’ • The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of kind, it is necessary to be able you are kind when you do it, is ambitious, but achievable if our advertisers and the views aired in letters are not to place yourself in the posi- we can all Harambee and pull necessarily those of the newspaper. tion of another person, and together to make it happen. To feel the effect of their situation, do this, we, as a country with • Informanté publishes all advertisements in good or of their suffering. But empa- 300 days of sunshine a year, faith and cannot be held liable for any misrepresen- thy alone does not beget kind- need to store some of that sun- tation, losses or injury to any reader making use of ness – it is only when empathy shine in our hearts, and shine the products or services advertised. is combined with compassion, a ray onto our fellow Namib- the real concern and strong ians with kindness, to light up Newspaper registration: 06/01/119 motivation to alleviate their their lives whenever they find suffering that you can begin to themselves in a dark place. • Printed by Word Press, Windhoek, be kind. Yes, empathy can be Desmond P van Heerden, Office +264 83 100 1000 very distressing – feeling the HonsBComm (Stell) is the Chief suffering of others is quite an Analytics Officer of Trustco • 260 000 copies distributed monthly to all major emotional experience and very Group Holdings Ltd. 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8 BUSINESS 27 October - 02 November 2016BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review NAM YET TONamibia was initially reluctant to sign EPA 19 October - 25 October 2016 GAZETTE EPA NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE TRUSTCO GROUP TUC / TTO 3.59 5.59 426 1,446 HOLDINGS LIMITEDDOWN UP NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 27.70 0.36 253 6,251 BANK WINDHOEK BWH 17.00 - - HOLDINGS LTD BIDVEST NAMIBIA BVN 10.28 - -- LIMITED AGR 1.46 -- AGRA LTD ORYX PROPERTIES ORY 21.36 - -- LIMITED NICTUS HOLDINGS - NHL 2.1 - -- Government is yet to gazette the recently implemented European Union (EU) Eco- NAMIBIA FNB NAMIBIA FNB 47.99 - 1 49 nomic Partnership Agreement (EPA) which needs to be done by the Ministry of HOLDINGS LTDCOMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE % Finance.BRENT CRUDE OIL 51.68 (1.39) NSX Local 545 0.03 Charmaine Ngatjiheue Hybaskova said the new tariffs have ment with the EU.GOLD 1,260.80 0.62 NSX All Share 1,034 1.87 already been gazetted in Europe they Meanwhile, Southern AfricanPLATINUM 946.50 (0.29) JSE Top 40 45,454 1.25 The EPA that was implemented and waiting on Namibia to gazette S&P 500 2,143 0.17 with a provisional effect has them in Parliament. Hybaskova said markets will open only partially toFOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % UK FTSE 100 7,018 0.25 already been gazetted by the the old tariffs will still be used until EU exports, gradually over time, Euro Stoxx 50 3,087 1.33 EU as a new tariff book, but Namibia the new tariffs come into place once providing their industries with theN$ per US$ 13.77 (0.98) Hang Seng 23,565 0.73 is yet to do so. Namibia gazettes them. Eventually intermediary goods they need to sup-N$ per £ 17.33 (3.06) when they come into effect, those port growth.N$ per ¢ 14.99 (1.81) The Namibian government has who were charged on the old tariffs been reluctant to sign the EPA, citing will be refunded. All the products NEW BEGINNING: EU Ambassador toTrustco Group Holdings Limited NSX All Share Index showed a gain that it might have unfavorable effects that will be imported from the EU Namibia, Anna Hybaskova. managed to again take the first of 1,87% following the JSE Top 40 on the infant industry. The fear was will be divided amongst the SADC Photo Charmaine Ngatjiheueposition in terms of return generated Index which returned 1,25% over the that there will be an influx of subsi- members who are part of the EPA.over the past seven days with 5,59% corresponding period. dised European products in the localfollowed by Namibia Breweries in Much has been made in the local market which will hamper that of The five Southern African coun-second place with 0,36%. The Namib- media regarding proposed phosphate local producers. Critics have also said tries that are part of the EPA areian Dollar again proved resilient, mining and the environmental impact instead of the EPA, the priority was Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Southstrengthening against the global ma- of this activity. Debate has raged on supposed to be focused on promot- Africa and Swaziland. The EPA willjor currencies, most notably against regarding the environmental impact ing agreements within Africa. apply to trade between the EU andthe British Pound with 3,06%. and more specifically on what this the five countries, while MozambiqueConsumers would be hoping the type of mining activity would do to Namibia, however, signed the is however in the process of ratifyingtrend will continue towards the end Namibia’s fishing resources. agreement in June this year after the agreement and will be part of theof the year as this will most certainly The fishing industry in Namibia is not wide consultations and after ratifying agreement as soon as the ratificationhave an impact on inflation, heading only a major source of foreign rev- it a few times. process has been completed.towards the festive season. Brent enue due to the fact that the majorityCrude Oil also seen a decrease in of the catch is exported, but also it In terms of the EPA that came into Due to the different levels of de-the price per barrel for “black gold”. employs hundreds of people directly, effect on 10 October 2016, Namibia velopment, the EPA gives Botswana,Should this also continue fuel prices not to mention the entire support needs to come up with a new tariff Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia,could remain stable for the foresee- industry and the jobs created as a book as part of the EPA, which will and Swaziland duty-free, quota-able future. Gold and platinum- result. Namibia and the government look at having minimal or no tariffs free access to the European market,showed an increase in the price with would have to carefully consider the at all on trade between the EU and although South Africa will benefit0,88% and 1,63% respectively. Global impact of the mining for phosphate the Southern African Development from enhanced market access, goingindices also showed resilience as all as well as weighing it against the Community (SADC). beyond its existing bilateral arrange-major indices have registered positive revenue it could potentially create.returns for the past seven days. The Time will tell EU Ambassador to Namibia, AnnaBelarus-Namibia may tighten partnership Staff Reporter ister of International Relations and now, he is convinced that the meeting Namibia, he suggested considering and utility vehicles, tractors, and ag-Belarus Prime Minister Andrei Ko- Cooperation of Namibia, Netumbo this week will determine new strate- buying Belarusian mining machines ricultural machines. “In accordancebyakov said Belarus and Namibia Nandi-Ndaitwah, when they met in gic avenues of cooperation primarily and equipment, as well as radiation- with programmes on mechanisingare set to expand cooperation in Minsk, Belarus on 24 October. in economic affairs. measuring equipment, which is agriculture in African countries weagriculture, production sector, and handy for uranium mining opera- supply our machines virtually to alleducation. The Belarus news agency Belta There is a considerable potential for tions. parts of Africa. We offer a good deal reported that Kobyakov was of the expanding cooperation in agricul- since our merchandise is bundled Kobyakov said this to Namibia’s opinion that although Belarus-Na- ture, mining industry, and education. Kobyakov also noted that Belarus with modern financing options andDeputy Prime Minister and Min- mibia trade and economic coopera- is a leading international producer of quite attractive conditions for selling tion looks quite modest in figures for Taking into account the develop- passenger vehicles, road construction Belarusian machines,” he says ment of the mining industry in He also pointed out that educationCOOPERATION: Delegates including Nandi-Ndaitwah and Kobyakov at the meeting that took place on October 24, 2016 in Minsk, Belarus. Photo contributed. can become an independent branch of cooperation. According to Kobyakov, Belarus is also ready to share the experience of setting up agro-towns with Namibia. Belarus is also ready to take part in programmes on creating social infrastructure and engineering infra- structure in rural areas and can lend a helping hand with land melioration. “We are also interested in supplying residents of the region with dairy products, tinned food, baby food and other products. These are but a few of the possible cooperation avenues. We are ready to consider all proposals in favour of advancing cooperation,” he stated. He stated that Belarus’ relations with African countries rely on tradi- tions of friendship, equality, and mu- tual respect. “Southern Africa is quite an attractive region for Belarus as a promising and rapidly developing market. Today’s visit will lay down the necessary foundation, on which we will continue building fruitful interaction with Namibia in the spirit of mutual and comprehensive part- nership,” said Kobyakov. In turn, Nandi-Ndaitwah noted that Belarus and Namibia have to seri- ously advance the bilateral coopera- tion and take it to the next level.

27 October - 02 November 2016 BUSINESS 9 Conference expected to create local and investor partnerships500 POTENTIAL INVESTORSTO FLOCK TO NAMIBIA Charmaine Ngatjiheue representing industry experts, captains of industry, GLOBAL: Minister of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development, ImmanuelApproximately 500 potential investors are set to legislators, officials and governors from the 14 re- Ngatjizeko. Photo Charmaine Ngatjiheue. part take in the Invest in Namibia International gions of Namibia,” said Ngatjizeko. Conference next month to consider possibleinvestments in the economy and partnering with local Ngatjizeko said the local economy aims to ensure aproducers. safe and secure environment for foreign direct invest- ments, adding that an inter-sectoral team made up of The conference hopes to create business partner- various ministries and agencies have been delegatedships with small business owners and investors benefit to ensure the conference is successfully implemented.the local economy. Thus far 20 projects which includeaffordable housing, agriculture, manufacturing, infra- “Over the two days, a key number of investors arestructure, tourism, logistics and energy sectors have expected to participate in a conference with a strongbeen chosen as ideal investment opportunities. emphasis on business to business. A few months ago, project proposals were invited for the purpose of due This conference is in line with the Harambee Pros- diligence and evaluation,” he said.perity Plan (HPP) that looks at the second pillar whichdeals with Economic Advancement. Investing in Namibia will not only benefit the coun- try, but also the investors as the country has a stable Minister of Industrialisation, Trade and SME De- economic framework where the rules for doing busi-velopment, Immanuel Ngatjizeko said investors will ness are predictable and the legislative environment isbe coming from the United States of America (USA), conducive for the investor.China and South Africa. Other investors will comefrom Angola, Brazil, Turkey, Germany and Zimba- “We look forward to getting a step closer to Visionbwe. 2030 by ensuring we attract the right type of invest- ment. Investments that secure jobs, investments “The conference themed ‘Promoting investment that help us eradicate poverty and help us achievefor inclusive growth and industrialisation’ anticipates economic freedom for our people, one step at a time,”the participation of 500 guests with 150 international said Ngatjizeko.guests expected, 150 local investors and 200 delegatesUranium in downward EXPRESSION OF INTEREST NO:spiral NW/002/2017/EISURVIVING: Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine. Photo: African Mining Compass Request for expression of interest from reputable service providers to provide solu- tions to NamWater on E- procurement.Paladin Energy founder and The accident forced all of Japan’s unprocessed uranium ore is called,former boss John Borshoff - the 42 nuclear reactors offline over happy to allow time for the market NamWater hereby wishes to obtain the services for a web based Cost Optimisation formanaging director and chief fears of radiation exposure. 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Uranium prices have been in become available.near free-fall since an earthquake “There’s a window of nine to 24 Paladin’s Kayelekera mine in • An audit trail.triggered a tsunami off Japan in months” before signs of a turna- Malawi has been suspended. ItsMarch 2011 and caused a reactor round can emerge, Borshoff said. Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia SPECIFICATIONS:meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear is still in production. Service providers are requested to submit their expression of interest with the followingpower plant, crippling the country’s In his new role as managing documentations:atomic power industry. director of uranium explorer Deep (Reuters and the West Australian • Company registration Certificate Yellow Ltd, Borshoff said he is in contributed to this article) • Original Certificate of good standing with Social Security no rush to find more yellowcake, as • Original Certificate of good standing from the Receiver of Revenue or written proof for TAX exemption • Suggested Fees Services Providers are requested to submit their proposals covering and not limited to the following items: • Benefits for NamWater; • Qualifications and experience • Presentations will be required Documents should be posted or delivered to the: The Tender Box Namibia Water Corporation Ltd. 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10 COASTAL 27 October - 02 November 2016 COASTAL NAMPORT in danger of being declared hostile to international ship trafficRUSSIAN SHIP PULLS GLOBALATTENTION Niel Terblanche export of marine mammals to the PIRACY: The Ryazanovka in Walvis Bay port. Photo: Niel Terblanche captain. Gelderbloem said at the timeThe mystery around the vessel at the step was taken to avoid an inter- anchor in the bay off the Walvis national incident that would tarnish Bay port waiting to be dry- the good reputation of Walvis Bay asdocked and reflagged as a Namibian a friendly port. “By pushing a singlevessel, the Ryazanovka, is deepening. button the captain of the Ryazanovka can focus international scrutiny on the Suspicions that it might be a pirate port which could ruin the business andfishing vessel have been confirmed development plans of Namibia andby One Green Planet, an international Namport,” Gelderbloem said.conservation group on their websitewith the same name. The Namibian Fisheries Ministry is still entertaining the proposal, “While the exact statistics of the which would see a Chinese-ownedvessel are known, international mari- company, Welwitschia Aquatic andtime tracking organisations indicated Wildlife Scientific Research, capturethat they have never received any and export live animals to China forpositional data from the Ryazanovka. breeding purposes. The list of theThis means that it is attempting to hide company’s demands includes 10 killerfrom international scrutiny. Something whales, 500 to 1 000 Cape fur seals,that would make sense from the Chi- 300 to 500 African penguins, 50 tonese owner’s vantage point, consider- 100 Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins,ing their plans,” it states. 50 to 100 common bottlenose dolphins and various species of shark. By pushing a single button In a letter to the Namibian Fisher- the captain can ies Ministry, the International Marinefocus international Mammal Project (IMMP) alerted thescrutiny on the port” Namibian Government that the permit application seeks to capture marine ELZIVIR GELDERBLOEM species that are poorly studied, threat- ened and potentially in decline. NAMPORT Chief Engineer “Many of the species identified, The Namibian Ports Authority, such as orcas, are protected under thethrough their chief engineer, Elzivir Convention on International Trade inGelderbloem placed a ban on envi- Endangered Species (CITES), makingronmental activists in Walvis Bay to it illegal for any entity to capture andapproach the ship by small craft to export them. The Namibian Govern-hand over a petition in which they ment should be aware that, if it grantsprotest against the live capture and the Chinese company this permit, they run the risk of seeing substantial impact on the tourism industry,” ac- cording to IMMP.NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND Nam upholds UN fishing rules PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESSPROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF TWENTY-SEVEN 10,000 The Namibian Minister of Fisheries and Marine of Marine Affairs of the Xunta de Galicia, attend- SQUARE METER PLOTS FOR GROOT BRACK TRUST, Resources visited Spain recently to discuss issues ees discussed all the issues related to the Namibian FARM 438, KHOMAS REGION NAMIBIA related to the country’s fishing sector and to ce- fisheries sector, forecasts for growth, collaboration, ment and strengthen existing relationships with both with industry and with the Spanish and GalicianApplicant: Groot Brack Trust the governing council of fishing companies in that authorities, among other topics. country.Project: Drie Krone Nature Village It was agreed at the meeting that close cooperation The delegation visited the Cooperative of Ship would be maintained for the exchange of informationProposed Activity: Groot Brack Trust propose to establish twenty-seven, owners of the Port of Vigo (ARVI), where they were regarding the major debates that are taking place within10,000 square meter low impact-housing plots on Groot Brack Farm 438. received by its Governing Council and representatives the United Nations, on issues such as responsible fish- of companies with fishing interests in Namibia. eries, the protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems,Location: Groot Brack Farm Number 438, Khomas Region, Namibia. and the point of view of developing fishing countries. The delegation was headed by Minister of FisheriesApplication for Environmental Clearance Certificate: In terms of and Marine Resources of Namibia, Bernhard Esau, ARVI’s representatives have welcomed the initiativethe Environmental Management Act (No 7 of 2007), Groot Brack trust is accompanied by Director of Politics, Planning and to undertake this collaboration, which will undoubtedlyrequired to submit an applciation for Environmental Clearance to the Envi- Economy Anna Erastus, and Director of Resource allow greater reconciliation of the positions of the fish-ronmental Commissioner of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism for the Management Graca D’Almeida. ing sector in general given the challenges submitted inabove-mentioned project. the United Nations. At the meeting, which was organised by the MinistryReview and Comment Period: The purpose of the comment period it to Namsov donates more fishpresent the proposed project and to afford interested and affected parties(I&AP) an opportunity to comment on the project to ensure that all issues FISH in cans is going a long way to done, the chief sustainability officer Willem said.and concerns are captured and considered in the assessment. The review alleviate the effects of the crush- at Namsov, Tuna Willem, said the Ankama thanked Namsov for theand comment period is effective from 14th October – 5th November 2016. ing drought in the rural areas of country needs a long-term plan and Namibia. vigorous action on food security. donation. He said it would feedPublic Participation Process: Environmental Compliance Consultancy is She said Namibia needs effective mainly those in dire need of foodundertaking the required environmental assessment and public participa- In an effort to mitigate shortages agricultural activities in the regions left vulnerable by the drought. Hetion process. To obtain further information and register as an interested and of food Namsov Fishing Enterprises that will enable local communities appealed to other fishing compa-affected party (I&AP) on the project database, please submit your name, has supported some 2 880 school- to feed themselves. nies to join hands with the ministrycontact information and interest in the project, in writing to Environmental children and 3 390 poverty-stricken to help create jobs, address foodCompliance Consultancy: households with fish in some “We are honoured to be part of security and eradicate poverty in the regions of the country. the team that is assisting with the country.Ms J. Mooney ECC-31-01-FOR-05 reduction and ultimate eradicationEnvironmental Compliance Consultancy The fishing company this month of poverty in our country. What we “The challenge of food securityPO Box 91193, Klein Windhoek committed itself to again donate are achieving with this donation cannot be left to the governmentTel: +264 816 53 1214 canned fish worth N$500 000 to is to fill the existing gap. We have alone. With the support of theE-mail: [email protected] the Kunene, Ohangwena, Kavango mouths to feed due to the vari- private organisations’ networks, weWebsite: www.enviroconsultants.co.za East, Kavango West and the Zam- ous challenges in our systems, yet can provide a platform for the ben- bezi regions, that are all heavily we need to actively work towards efit of many,” said Deputy Minister affected by the drought. At the cer- sustainable food security solutions,” of Fisheries and Marine Resources emony where the fish donation was Chief Samuel Ankama.

27 October - 02 November 2016 COASTAL 11 Walvis must focus on development NAMPOL now has marine abilitiesEXPO KICKS OFFIN WALVIS Long arm of the law now stretches into the Atlantic Ocean Niel TerblancheLOCAL: Trustco Group Holdings is strongly represented by both IOL and Insurance. Photo: Niel Terblanche A new special unit of the Namibian Police will have to receive rigorous training from the Namibian Marine Corps in the coming months to manThe stimulation of industrialisation and business development to go along with the es- a special boat that will be used to combat all kinds of crime related to thetablishment of Walvis Bay as the logistics hub of choice in the Southern African region ocean and harbours.is the aim of the Namport Erongo Business and Tourism Expo in Walvis Bay. The newly-acquired vessel was christened during a special ceremony in the Niel Terblanche cheap goods from outside Namibia lies within these sectors. A lot of Walvis Bay harbour and officially named after the previous Namibian presi- to resell to their fellow countrymen,” people will be able to benefit from dent, Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba. The former president personally officiated atSpeaking during the official he said. the spinoffs in this economic sector the christening and commissioning of the new vessel opening of the expo, the chief if further development is encouraged executive officer of Namport, Erongo RED senior executive, and cultivated.” The high-powered vessel, bought from Spain, is the first of its kind in theBisey Uirab, said: “The reasoning Freddie Vries said Namibia is blessed employ of the Namibian Police and will be used to patrol the harbour andbehind the Expo is to stimulate in- with the necessary resources to turn coastline of the country. It will also be used for search and rescue missions,dustrialisation, economic growth and the country into a primary generator as well as other kinds of law enforcement operations in Namibia’s territorialforeign investment. This mission is at of electricity. waters.the heart of Namport’s vision to cul-tivate small and medium enterprises, “The country needs entrepreneurs The vessel will supplement the efforts of the Namibian Navy and the Minis-as well as larger business undertak- to be trained and to invest in alterna- try of Fisheries and Marine Resources vessels in crime prevention and marineings to supply in the demand created tive energy generation methods. resources protection. The vessel was named after Dr Pohamba to honour himby the harbour and second-tier busi- We have it all in the Erongo region: as former president, but more specifically for his role as the first Minister ofnesses around it.” high and constant winds, sunshine Home Affairs and his personal role in establishing the Namibian Police under and even wave action, we just need very difficult circumstances in the years following Namibian Independence. Uirab said the expo which is held people to bring these elements intounder the theme of ‘Cultivating busi- tangible efforts.” “It was a mammoth task to get members of two opposing forces during theness for the future’ is held at a time war for independence to work together in the new Namibian Police. We hadwhere the national focus has been He was of the opinion that local to take the best from both worlds and put them in the same melting pot to getshifted on all-out eradication of pov- investment creates immediate jobs the police force we have today. At first it was difficult but the result is a forceerty amongst the people of Namibia. unlike some investments from every Namibian can be proud of,” said Pohamba. abroad which do not pan out into According to Uirab, SMEs and big- big employment opportunities for The event was also attended by the Spanish ambassador to Namibia,ger business undertakings should be Namibians. Conception Figuerola Santos, Inspector-General of the Namibian Policemotivated to enter into the manu- and Interpol vice-president Lieutenant-General Sebastian Ndeitunga, andfacturing market and also to start Vries said electricity has become a Swapo secretary-general and former Minister of Safety and Security Nangoloproviding essential services which basic need in modern times and that Mbumba.Namport needs. The harbour author- Namibia will not be able to develop The Spanish Ambassador said the protection of Namibia’s maritime environ-ity has a policy to source as much as its economy if the commodity cannot ment is crucial to Spain and Namibia’s relationship and economies becausepossible from local suppliers. be guaranteed. of the fisheries resources in which both nations share an interest. The vessel was bought and built in Spain at a cost of N$40 million and will initially be “SMEs and bigger businesses The governor of the Erongo region, crewed by members of the Namibian Marine Corps while they train policeshould champion new ventures into Cleophas Mutjavikua said the devel- officers of the newly-formed maritime unit.manufacturing and service delivery. opment of SMEs ads momentum toThey should end the cycle of buying economic growth. 2014 Chevrolet Corsa “Walvis Bay is fast turning into P/U 1.4 139,900 a hub for tourism, industry and logistics and many opportunities 2011 Ford Bantam 1.6 95,000 2011 Ford Ranger 2.5 Tdi 4x4 187,000 2009 Ford Ranger 3.0 Tdci 4x4 Supercab 195,000 2010 Nissan NP300 2.5 Tdi 4x4 169,900 2011 Nissan NP300 2.4 FOR ALL YOUR ADVERTISING EMPLOYMENT FOR A Tdi 4x4 175,000CALL 061 275 4178 | 061 275 4105 | 061 275 4102 SWAKOPMUND MATRICULANT 2015 Nissan NP300 2.5 Tdi 175,000 2015 Toyota Hilux Xtracab TRUSTCAVOYLiEsLIiNAtLSRoAUuAWrRNFASDaNTilcneCAUegfoEbSBDaroHOlECm@oINVALkaleEETLtpgiSELoTaaNSnOIglNs,:Oeho+A2iNfr2ePNo6mlPdrD4L.amnYi6lao.1u,r2ose7ra5cta4l1l61. 3.0 D4D 4x4 Legend 45 YOU MUST HAVE: 385,000 MOST IMPORTANT: 2010 Toyota Hilux 2.5 • CODE 08 DRIVER’S LICENSE • Good manners and an over D4D RB 175,000 developed sense of responsibility. 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12 NORTHERN 27 October - 02 November 2016 Traditional healer promotes traditional medicine Poverty motivated meTRADITIONAL HEALERIN DEMANDTraditional healers hold an esteemed position in southern African societies, visited bypeople from all walks of life for problems ranging from social dilemmas to major medicalillnesses. Maria David WORKING HARD: Selma Kamaku showing off her products. Photo: Maria David Traditional healers also haveNATURAL HEALING: Handjaba Tuyoleni Adalwa displaying traditional herbs that he a huge impact on especially Maria David doing nothing and rather makeuses. Photos: Maria David rural areas as sometimes they A woman who sells Oshiwambo something to earn a living for are the only option for the traditional attire in Oshakati said themselves and not depend only on populace where doctors or business is not for lazy people. government. clinics are not available. Selma Kamaku said she wanted to make a living for her and her She said that the youth of this Handjaba Tuyoleni Adalwa a children, as a result she started country are too lazy and want 84-year-old traditional healer buying animal skin to make belts everything done for them without from Okongo in Ohangwena and other traditional attires to sell. doing anything themselves. region, is becoming increasingly recognised as a bona fide Kamaku said that she started her “We need an active youth in order healer in the northern part of business in 2004 in order to assist to beat poverty. There are a lot of the country. He wants people her daughter at the time. “I wanted people in the country with great to acknowledge traditional to provide for my family and make talent and God given gifts but seems medicine and put their trust life better for them.” to be too lazy to showcase their in it. work,” she said. Kamaku added the only challenge Handjaba says he was she ever faced was the lack of animal “In business one can’t expect to taught from an early age by a skin to produce her product, but it get rich overnight, but there are days traditional healer. has not discouraged her. She said when one makes good money and that it only gave her the courage to days where there is no customers “The importance of the work keep working. at all and I encourages everyone to was impressed upon me by my not get discouraged by anything,” teacher who taught me and gave “Poverty and my two children she said. me the skills and the ability to are the reason why am running this be a traditional healer,” says business today,” she said. Kamaku is the owner of KK Handjaba. Oshiwambo Natural business She encourages unemployed located in Oshakati open market Handjaba said he uses a people to stop wasting their time and dreams of expanding it to create holistic approach by working employment for every Namibian. on the mind and body to treat patients. He also shares his knowledge by teaching other people how to use different herbs to treat maladies such as aches, fever, infections, intestinal problems and general ill health. Handjaba stated that he treated a lot of people and people still come back for treatment when they can’t get assistance from a hospital. Expo better and bigger MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, WATER & FORESTRY Maria David ANNUAL PRODUCTION AUCTION THE Deputy Minister of Mines EXPANDING: Local Economic Development Officer and Administration and Energy Kornelia Shilunga, Helao Nafidi Town Council, Simon Andreas. Photo: Maria David JOHN A. PANDENI RESEARCH STATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS has called on the Town Council UITKOMST R/S) of Helao Nafidi to ensure that other countries which is not healthy Officer and Administration, Simon entrepreneurs are promoted, as for the economics of the country. Andreas noted that this year’s expo 20KM SOUTH OF GROOTFONTEIN ON B8 ROAD they hold the key to unlocking has improved and made progress in the potential that will boost the Thus the need to awaken the the organisation of the expo since its FRIDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2016 economy of the country. entrepreneur’s ability in order to inception 12 years ago. improve the situation remains high. 11H00 Shilunga made this call on behalf “The expo is much better this [VIEWING AND REGISTRATION FROM 08H00] of the Deputy Prime Minister Furthermore, Shilunga urged year, it has attracted more exhibitors Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, while all entrepreneurs to exploit the than last year,” he said.v 18 X REGISTERED SIMMENTALER BULLS opening the 12th edition of the available resources and programmesv 14 X UNREGISTERED SIMMENTALER COWS/HEIFERS Helao Nafidi Business Expo in in all relevant sectors that will fuel Helao Nafidi Business Expov 5 X UNREGISTERED BRAUNVIEH-TYPE COWS/HEIFERS Ohangwena region. She used the entrepreneurship in order to build a 2016 kicked off last week Friday, 21v 10 X UNREGISTERED BRAUNVIEH-TYPE COWS ( FROM SONOP RESEARCH same occasion to urge all small better Namibia. October and it runs until Sunday, 30 and large businesses in the country October. STATION) to be highly motivated, confident Local Economic Developmentv 11 X REGISTERED NAMIBIAN INDIGENOUS GOAT RAMS and grow self-esteem. Shilungav 74 X REGISTERED NAMIBIAN INDIGENOUS GOAT DOES believes that business expos such as Helao Nafidi expo hold the keyv 7 X UNREGISTERED NAMIBIAN INDIGENOUS GOAT DOES to wealth creation and progress to ensure that trade opportunities are ENQUIRIES: created which is the key to realising Mr. Amos Hengua the Harambee Prosperity Plan, the Email: [email protected] | Tel: 067 243926/7 NDP5 and Vision 2030. Directorate of Agricultural Research & Development John Alphons Pandeni Research Station P.O. Box 297, Grootfontein “With Oshikango not booming anymore because foreign investors have left, local people are the ones that have to uplift the economy of the country, thus ensure that you come up with new business ideas,” said Shilunga. Shilunga added that Namibia imports more than what it export to

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14 ADVERT 27 October - 02 November 2016Press ReleaseINSTITUTE FOR OPEN LEARNING TO LAUNCH TECHNICAL Course offerings will be based on the priority skills needs as determined by theVOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE Namibian Training Authority (NTA) through industry intelligence and consultations. Therefore, IOL recognised bricklaying and plastering and alsoIOL EXPANDS COMMITMENT plumbing and pipefitting as priority artisan training needs in the ConstructionTO EDUCATION sector. Thus the training will initially focus on these priority trades.True to its values of excellence in education and training, IOL has embarked on In line with Harambee Prosperity Plan’s goals and outcomes, IOL’s Vocationala new adventure of Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Training Programme will increase the number of qualified VET trainers and toTVET was identified as an area where it can make the most economic impact improve the image of VET nationwide. IOL aspires to ultimately launch adue to the high number of unskilled and unemployed Namibians. fully-fledged multi-purpose IOL VTC for skills training up to the highest Level of the National Qualifications Framework; the vision is to establish IOL’s first“Our country’s unemployment figures are driven by many factors; one of these Centre of Excellence.being that tertiary education institutions have a limited student intake capacity,”says IOL Head, Ms Ilana Calitz, on the drive behind expanding IOL’s offering All training will be offered at the IOL VTC facilities in the Lafrenz Industrialto TVET. “IOL’s foundation is built upon a sense of responsibility to provide Area, Windhoek. The Centre’s facility currently has an entry level multipurposeopportunities for individuals to make their best possible contribution to the workshop to accommodate Phase 1 offerings. These include an officecountry’s economy”. administration block; ablution facilities; and a central store.“In support of the Harambee Prosperity Plan, and in response to research IOL encourages prospective students to request for an application form viafindings on the deficit of vocational skills in the labour market, we have email at [email protected] or collect a form from the IOL Head Office instructured our teaching methodology to such that trainees are equipped to Windhoek, corner of Robert Mugabe and Dr David Kenneth Kaunda Street.become self-employed upon graduating. This new venture therefore aims to For more information call +264 61 270 9620.address the training needs of unemployed, out-of-school youth and adults as ameans of addressing the demand for craftsmen and artisans, particularly those Applications for the first intake starting in January 2017 will be accepted as from Mondaywith higher level skills,” Calitz added. the 31st of October until Monday the 21st of November, 2016.Sign up for: Sign up for:Bricklaying & Plastering Plumbing & PipefittingAre you interested in pursuing a career in the Construction Industry but The Plumbing & Pipefitting Programme consists of 3 Levels as per theare not sure which specific trade to choose? The Bricklaying & Namibian Qualifications Framework (NQF) and incorporates jobPlastering programme consists of 3 Levels as per the Namibian attachment in industry.Qualifications Framework (NQF) and incorporates job attachment inindustry. Upon completion of these courses, you will have demonstrable skills to; use and maintain plumbing hand tools; handle and store plumbingUpon completion of these courses, you will be competent in basic materials; read and produce basic sketches and drawings; carry outbricklaying tasks, including reading and interpreting basic building basic excavations; perform basic estimations, measurements anddrawings, using bricklaying hand tools and machines, working in a calculations; perform soft soldering; perform basic sheet metal work;bricklaying team, concrete work and brick manufacturing. You will perform basic pipe-work; and carry out maintenance of domesticalso be able to apply health and safety rules and regulations required in plumbing installations. You will also be able to apply health and safetyconstruction operations and will be competent in trade-related rules and regulations required in construction operations and will becommunication and numeracy skills. competent in trade-related communication and numeracy skills.Minimum requirements for acceptance into this programme is Grade 10 with Mathematics, Science and Minimum requirements for acceptance into this programme is Grade 10 with Mathematics, Science andEnglish. Current Grade 10 students can apply with their latest results. Acceptance will be confirmed upon English. Current Grade 10 students can apply with their latest results. Acceptance will be confirmed uponreceipt of final results. receipt of final results. Available from IOL o ces Applications end 30 November 2016 E-mail: [email protected] Tel: (061) 270 9620 c/o of Robert Mugabe and Dr David Kenneth Kaunda Street

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27 October - 02 November 2016 ADVERT 17 2016 TJRUUNSITOCOR OPEN COMPETITION The Trustco Junior Open Squash Competition took place on 22 October at the Wanderers Squash Club in Windhoek. Congratulations to all Trustco Junior Open Squash Competition participants, your sportsmanship was indeed admirable.Congratulations are also in order for this year’s Junior Open Squash Champions: Kyle Kriel and Lida-Marie Calitz who took first place in the Senior Boys and Senior Girls groups respectively.

18 ADVERT 27 October - 02 November 2016 HIGH PERFORMANCE Oshakati Grootfontein Windhoek High School Gobabis Windhoek StamprietThere’s no “How-to” to CoachingPeter de Villiers recently shared his disappointment at how coaches would head for “How-to” books and sites when faced with a challenging training situation.“Look at it like this,” said de Villiers as he drove his point home, “The main reason why you defend in rugby is to keep or get the ball back. But guess what? You will not find that‘how’ in a book; that ‘how’ comes from knowing what you are doing. And the only way to know what you are doing, is by virtue of the relationship you have with your team,” heconcluded.Henry Kemp, the head coach of Windhoek High School’s first team and Director of Sports at the school applauded Peter’s style of delivering a message: “He has a way ofspeaking to the player’s hearts.” Sune Verdoes, a teacher at the School, concurred with Henry; excitingly stating that all her expectations were met at the coaching clinic.@trustco_group www.tgh.na

27 October - 02 November 2016 SPORT 19 Junior football and cricket overlooked Michael Uugwanga then defending champions of the International Cricket The exclusion of two Council (ICC) u-19 World Namibian junior teams, Cup, South Africa, in the the under-17 football team group stages at the World and the u-19 cricket side in Cup this year. the Sport Team of the Year category of the Namibia Last year, the Baby Sports Commission Warriors walked away (NSC) raised some with the Team of the Year eyebrows considering their award for winning the achievements. COSAFA Cup. The cricket junior team on the other The u-17 football team hand won the ICC Africa known as the Baby Warriors under-19 Championship in won the Council of February this year in Dar es Southern African Football Salaam in Tanzania. Association (COSAFA) u-17 cup in August this This year’s awards will be year, while the cricket u-19 held on Saturday, October made history by beating 28 at the Windhoek Country Club. The full nominations and categories of the NSC Awards are as follows: Sportsman with Disability 1. Ananias Shikongo, 2. Johannes Nambala 3. Ruben Soroseb Sportswoman with Disability 1. Johanna Benson 2. Rosa Mandjoro. Junior Sportswoman with Disability 1. Lahja Ishitile, 2. Kertu Kapweya 3. Catlin Botha Junior Sportsman with Disability 1. Abraham Hafenanye 2. Mateus Kambundu 3. Alfred Albertu Sportsman of the Year 1. Paulus Ambunda, 2. Rudolph De Wet Moolman 3. Mynhardt Kaunivi Sportswoman of the Year 1. Vera Adrian 2. Gaby Ahrens 3. Beata Naigambo Junior Sportsman of the Year 1. Delano Muller 2. Herbert Peters 3. Burger Rowan Team of the Year 1. Senior Women Hockey team, 2. The Welwitschias 3. The Paralympics 4x100 team. Junior Sportswoman of the Year 1. Dunell van Taak, 2. Cassandra Knouwds 3. Mayvonne Swart Most Improved Sportsperson of the Year 1. Matias Hamunyela 2. Johannes Nambala Coach of the Year 1. Michael Hamukwaya, 2. Tobias Hiskia and 3. Roger Thompson. Umpire/Referee of the Year 1. Jackson Pavaza, 2. Berthold Karumendu 3. Daniel Koen.

20 SPORT 27 October - 02 November 2016SPORT Dr Zealand Wanderers closed door for Bouwer return for NSC top job Michael Uugwanga BOUWER The Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth DOPING RESULTS and National Service, Agnes Tjon- NOT YET OUT garero has confirmed that she had a chat with Dr Donavan Zealand aboutNOT WANTED: Arthur Bouwer on the ground with the ball. Photo contributed the vacant position of chief adminis- trator at the Namibia Sport Commis-The Namibian Rugby Union (NRU)’s is still waiting for the outcome of Arthur Bouwer’s alleged doping transgression sion (NSC).case before the end of the year. Dr Zealand, president of Namibia Michael Uugwanga ‘Oral Turinabol’ which is classified as a month for similar banned substance the services of Bouwer, irrespective of Karate Union (NKU), Cornelius category S1.1a Exogenous Androgenic abuse while on duty with the country’s the outcome. Since the doping suspi- D’Alton and former commissionerThe former Welwitschias and FNB Anabolic Steroids on World Anti- u-20 team in April at the World Rugby cions in June, Bouwer has not played George Fabian are the three candi- Wanderers scrumhalf reportedly Doping Agency (WADA)’s 2016 List of U-20 Trophy in Zimbabwe in April for the Welwitschias in the Currie dates vying for the position.tested positive for a banned steroid Prohibited Substances said the acting this year. Bouwer could become the Cup and for his club in the Gold Cupwhile on duty with the national team chief executive officer (CEO) of the third Namibian rugby player to be games. However, Informantè has it thatin June this year at the International NRU Elizma Theron. “Surely, we are banned, following national team player Dr Zealand, as the favourite, told theRugby Board (IRB) Nations Cup in expecting the result before the end of Rodger Thompson who was handed a “He won’t play for us again because deputy minister that he can only takeBucharest, Romania. the year,” she said. If found guilty, Bou- two-year ban in 2007 for testing posi- he had a disciplinary hearing for things the position once his demands are wer could face a four-year ban like the tive for a banned substance in 2006. like breaking a window of a car and met. Dr Zealand apparently wants a It is reported that Bouwer used u-19 rugby player, Cameron McNab the suspicion of doping. He can maybe lucrative salary (known to Informan-Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone who was slapped with the ban last Chairman of Wanderers Club, Flip play for another club as I doubt he will té) and reforms at the NSC. Louw said that the club will not retain ever play for us again,” said Louw. Walter Haseb is the current actingNBL and NPL could partner once again chief administrator. The troubled NSC did not had a permanent chief admin- istrator since the sacking of Rusten Mogane in 2013, after he was found guilty of financial mismanagement. Tjongarero told Informantè Sport that she had a conversation with Dr Zealand. “I saw Dr Zealand last year in July or August. I did not necessar- ily approached him as you put it per se, but I only asked him why can’t he apply for the position since it is vacant when the term of Harald Fulle (former acting chief administrator) was com- ing to an end and he only laughed,” said Tjongarero. Tjongarero, however did not rule out other candidates for the position, despite admitting that Dr Zealand, could be an ideal candidate. “He (Dr Zealand) might be the right candidate because he holds a doctorate in sport,” said Tjongarero. Dr Zealand is the chief executive officer (CEO) of Cricket Namibia, a position he took up in 2014 and his presence at CN has seen the coun- try’s cricket improving dramatically, notably the junior cricket u-19 side that reached the quarter-finals of the International Cricket Council (ICC) u-19 World Cup in February this year when it beat then defending champi- ons of the world cup South Africa. Michael Uugwanga ter the NPL failed to get an addition- CUT A DEAL: NBL’s Ian Stevenson and NPL chairman Johnny ‘JJD‘ Doeseb. Trustco Open JuniorsNAMIBIA Breweries Limited al N$9 million on top of the N$15 Photos contributed Squash Competition 2016(NBL) has confirmed that its door million MTC was willing to give.is open for possible negotiations will only be possible after its Tafel league because of the legal disclaimer, Resultswith the Namibia Premier League Hashim Amla Lager sponsorship contract with the “No alcohol sold to Under 18’s” that u/11 Boys(NPL) regarding sponsorship, of South Brave Warriors has come to an end they must legally display, but that Winner – Curtis Krielnearly seven years after the two par- Africa cricket next year. could change. Runner-up – Daniel Gousties parted ways. does not wear a 3rd place – Fanie Gous Castle Lager logo “It is better to discuss this issue “Hashim Amla of South Africa u/14 Boys NBL was part of a sponsorship on his kit because with the NPL earlier because next cricket does not wear a Castle Lager Winner – Ettienne Beukes (Ettienneconsortium together with First of his religious year it might be too late. We have logo on his kit because of his reli- beat Joseph 3-0 in the final)National Bank (FNB) Namibia and convictions. Thus, a contract with the Brave Warriors gious convictions. Thus, those players Runner-up – Joseph van NiekerkMTC, sponsoring the NPL, before those players that until June,” he said. that are underage can wear kits with- 3rd place – Johan van der MerweNBL and FNB pull out after disagree- are underage can out the NBL brand,” said Stevenson. u/16 Boysments over branding. In the past wear kits without Early this year, NBL said that it has Winner – Lars Deloch (Lars beatweeks, there were reports that NBL the NBL brand,” no intention of sponsoring any sport Sebastian 3-0 in the final)and NPL were in discussions over a Runner-up: Sebastian Burgerpossible sponsorship for the current IAN STEVENSON 3rd place: Milne Beckersoccer season that was due to start on Senior Girls17 September. Global sponsorship and events manager at NBL Winner – Lida-Marie Calitz (Lida-Marie beat Stephanie 3-0 in Speaking to Informanté Sport, Ian “I do not think that we (NBL) need the final)Stevenson, global sponsorship and to be blamed for the downfall of soc- Runner-up – Stephanie Wittmannevents manager at NBL, said the door cer in the country,” said Stevenson. 3rd place – Tuwilika Endjambiis always open for negotiations. Senior Boys Stevenson, however, said that any Winner – Kyle Kriel (Kyle beat “The door is always open for ne- sponsorship agreement with the NPL Brandon 3-0 in the final)gotiations. They (NPL) need to draw Runner-up – Brandon Graneup a plan on how we can assist them,” 3rd place – Henko Knipesaid Stevenson. The NPL is currently without asponsor since former sponsor MTCended its relation with the league, af-