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WINNING NUMBERS NEWS BUSINESS SPORT 6 3546044 102 6 3552730 102 NAMPOL EXPLORING MERORO- 1 3543553 102 TO NUCLEAR SIMON BOUT 6 3556667 102 PURGE ENERGY KNOCKED OUT 6 3551791 102 P 03 P 08 P 16 REMINDER THESE 5 NUMBERS APPEARED IN LAST WEEK’S INFORMANTÉ. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER.www.informante.web.na • 061-275 4700 Find us on Your Community NEWSPAPER • 28 June - 04 July 2018 • Edition # 635COCAINE DRAGNETLawenforcementstillprivilegesNobledrugsuspectTHE preferential treatment dagga worth N$600 000 has run alarmand leniency by law enforce- bells that the Tans Caprivi, Transment and courts at the coast Kalahari and Cape Town routes willfavoured Grant Noble after now substitute for drug consignmentshe spent the weekend at a through the port of Walvis Bay.pricy private health clinic fordrug and alcohol addiction Deputy Commissioner Erastusfollowing complaints of high Iikuyu, Erongo Regional Crime Inves-blood pressure. tigations Coordinator, confirmed that the accused persons were moved toStaff Reporter another facility where they are being incarcerated at this stage for their ownFollowing his stint at the private SAFEGUARD: Grant Noble and Azhar Dinath during their first court appearance. Photos: Niël Terblanché protection. health facility, that goes for asmuch as N$1 000 per day, Noble and consignment from Brazil to Walvis evident, especially considering that Earlier in the week, Noble and his Iikuyu calso onfirmed that Noblehis co-accused in the N$206 million Bay might yield information on the a Russian boat pilot, charged with co-accused were released from the was moved to the St Raphael privatecocaine bust, Azhar Dinath, a South criminal and drug-funded terrorism in sexual abuse earlier in the year, had to clinic, and under the greatest secrecy clinic last Friday.African citizen, were relocated to a landlocked central and Eastern Africa. approach the court for attention to his relocated for their own safety.undisclosed holding facility for yet high blood pressure after the police “It is our duty to help a prisoner if heunknown security reasons. Police officers insist that the pref- refused him medical attention. The recent find of a road-bound or she experiences problems with his erential treatment given to Nobel is consignment of more than 1 700kg of or her health. If the person chooses to Inspector-General Sebastian Ndei- make use of a private clinic and cantunga this week warned of stern action afford such medical help, we as theagainst ill-disciplined police officers Namibian Police have to comply,” heon instruction of the Head of State, said.Dr. Hage Geingob (see full story onpage 3). The clinic provides health services for conditions best managed under Ndeitunga confirmed that a special supervision, such as uncontrolledinvestigation into police officers diabetes, acute mental health deterio-stationed at Walvis Bay and Swakop- ration, and drug and alcohol addiction.mund is under way regarding the It has twelve beds and a staff comple-incredible luck of the Noble family in ment of up to 13 nurses and patientsescaping any form of justice. are accommodated at rates that vary from N$600 to more than N$1 000 per “We will go back to every case and night.charge, including parking tickets,dockets that disappeared and witness- Both men were charged with thees that never turned up. The conse- possession and the intent to deal inquences will be severe,” he promised. illicit drugs when they appeared before Magistrate Vickey Nicolaidis in the In a dramatic twist of events, the Walvis Bay Magistrate’s Court. Bothpolice unleashed a team of financial men were remanded in custody untilinvestigators into bank transactions their next court appearance on 20and properties of the Noble family and September.their business interests in Namibia andCape Town. The discovery of the cocaine and arrest of Noble and Dinath about two A senior official at one of Namibia’s weeks ago drew worldwide atten-oldest banking institutions confirmed tion. While unpacking the shippingthat he was brought under the impres- container that originated in Brazil,sion that serious financial crimes are members of the police and customsbeing looked into. officials discovered 412kg of cocaine. The value of the huge amount of International experts and investiga- cocaine is estimated by police totors have been roped in, as the cocaine be worth N$206 million, but on the street and after it has been cut with other substances the value of the illicit drugs are closer to half a billion dollars. 36AFLOLRN$ .99 COMBO RICE C2LKAGSSPICACMKAMA’S TangCy&MB a7y5o0ngnaise + + Tomato All Gold29/06/2018 - 01/07/2018 MAMA’PSIL4C2H5AGRDaSssorted Sauce 700ml Bottle WEEKEND VALUE! COMBO AFLOLRN$ 48. 39.N$ 99 99 IQF Chicken 1.5kg Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

2 NEWS 28 June - 04 July 2018PHOSPHATE DECISIONNewprocessofconsultationtostart NSC fraudA VICTORY FOR MANY case awaitsIT is back to the drawing board for the Namibia Phosphate Min- hearing was scheduled for last Monday PG decisioning and its Sandpiper Project after the Minister of Environment where the appellant, Michael Gawaseband Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, set aside the granting of an en- from the Economic and Social Justice Aili Iilongavironment clearance certificate to the marine mining company Trust (ESJT) and Namibia Marinewith immediate effect. Phosphate, as the respondent, could ar- THE Office of the gue their cases again. After hearing the Prosecutor-General Niël Terblanché process of consultation should start and arguments of both parties, the minister CONTENDER: Minister of Environment is expected to make be completed within six months from gave his judgement which set the clear- and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta. a decision on the fateThe sentiment that Namibia should the day of his judgement. ance certificate aside with immediate of Namibia Sports not become the place where the effect. Photo Eba Kandovazu Commission’s (NSC)possible severe and irreversible adverse Shifeta in late 2016 set aside the en- former acting chiefeffects on the marine environment vironmental clearance certificate issued ESJT welcomed the minister’s judge- sound ecosystem baseline research from administrator, Waltercaused by seabed mining in the hunt for to the Namibia Phosphate Mining by ment and said the case is a brilliant ex- independent scientist who will consider Haseb, and develop-phosphates should be tested, played an environmental commissioner Theofilus ample of active citizenry defending the the impact on the marine ecosystem,” ment officer, Yvonneimportant role in the decision of Shifeta Nghitila, leading to a court challenge. public interest against narrow corporate he said. Nande, who are bothto set aside the environmental clearance interests. accused of misappro-certificate that would enable Namibia Judge Shafimana Ueitele, in a judge- priating N$4.5 millionMarine Phosphate to start with its min- ment handed down on 18 May this year, “We are also encouraged that the in 2016.ing operations. found that Shifeta failed to give a fair minster recognised the duty of the state hearing to NMP before setting aside to protect natural resources for the The duo currently The order issued by the minister the company’s environmental clearance generations to come as set out in Article stand charged withbinds all parties, directly and indirect- certificate, which it obtained in Septem- 95 of the Namibian Constitution,” said corruptly using theirly affected, and the Environmental ber 2016. Herbert Jauch, ESJT Chairperson in a offices or positionsCommissioner is to notify the Ministry statement. for personal gain orof Fisheries, the fishing industry and all Ueitele in his judgment, howev- gratification.interested parties to finalise their inputs er, ordered that the minister may, in Jauch said it is no coincidence thatand submit them within three months. accordance with the Environmental marine phosphate mining has not been Haseb resigned Management Act of 2007, be allowed conducted anywhere in the world from the NSC on Shifeta also instructed that a new to conduct an appeal hearing if he starts despite large deposits of marine phos- 28 December 2016, the whole process from the beginning. phates being available. while Nande resigned at a later stage in Shifeta did just that and the appeal “The ESJT is concerned that marine 2017. mining will degrade the ecosystem, City of Windhoek which will cause damage to Namibia’s Notifying Windhoek oceanic waters. This will only become Magistrate Vanessa Vision: To be a SMART and Caring City by 2022 apparent when it is too late, and future Stanley on the matter, generations will be robbed of this vital Public Prosecutor PUBLIC NOTICE and valuable food resource. Conse- Marcus Angula on quently, adequate national protection of Tuesday said that ANNOUNCEMENT FOR the marine environment requires urgent, police investigations ENROLMENT FOR 2019 into the fraud case Teen gives horrific have been completed account of rape and asked that theEnrolment for Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Pre-Primary Education of the matter be remandedCity of Windhoek for 2019 is now open for public. Aili Iilonga accused bent down and instructed him to to 27 September 2018 do what he saw in the video, which he for the Prosecutor-Age group : 3-5 years old A 15-YEAR-OLD today gave a chilling says he did. General’s verdict on and graphical testimony at the Windhoek how to progress withVenues : Rocky Crest ECD Centre (RCECD) at the corner of Liberty Island & High Court of how rape accused, Mervin The victim says at some point, his rapist the case. Lanzarote Streets, Rocky Crest and Jonas Haiduwa ECD Centre Nguyapeua, stimulated and forced him to asked him to stimulate his genitals until (JHECDC) in Onyarayongongwe, Okuryangava have sexual intercourse whilst he was a he ejaculated. The adjournment hostel caretaker at the Karundu Primary was effected as perTime : 8h00-16h30 School. The following year, in 2016, the victim an agreement reached testified that Nguyapeua again called him by Angula and theClosing Date: 20 July 2018 The boy, who cannot be named as he is to his room and against raped him. two accused’s private a minor, narrated in a closed courtroom defence legal rep-TAKE NOTICE OF THE FOLLOWING how Nguyapeua, who us facing 32 counts “He sent some children to come and resentation, Kadhila of rape, sexually violated him on two dif- fetch me. So when I got to his room, he Amoomo and Vetu• Limited space is available for 2019 (3-6)age groups ferent occasions during 2015 and 2016. started touching my genital to sexually Uanivi.• All young residents in Windhoek are welcome; however preference will be given stimulate me,” he testified. Giving his testimony before Judge Magistrate Stanley to children in the vicinity of the Rocky Crest & Jonas Haiduwa ECD Centres Alfred Siboleka, the boy, who was first The victim told Judge Siboleka that then postponed the• Application forms are available at the respective centres sexually assaulted when he was 13, said he still has nightmares about the rape case to September for the accused, who many learners called and is sometimes tempted to drop out of the PG’s decision.THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS SHOULD COMPLEMENT THE CHILD’S APPLICATION their hostel father, called him to his room school.FORM and gave him a mobile phone containing The two accused pornography. “I am very ashamed of what happened. are currently out on• Two Certified Copies of Birth Certificate or Passport Seeing him in court makes me feel better bail of N$40 000• Two Passport Photos of a child “He gave me a phone that had pornog- as I at least know that we are not together each, and their bail• Proof of Residence of a child such as (Municipal water & electricity bill, etc.) raphy to watch and while I was watching, anymore and that he will not be able to was extended until• Enrolment should only be done by Parents or Guardians he started undressing himself and thereaf- commit such acts on me anymore,” said their next appearance ter unzipped my pants. He then took body the teary teenager. in court. They were,For Enquires: +264 61 290 2635 /3505 /3510 lotion and rubbed it on my penis and took however, instructed some lotion and rubbed it in-between his The trial continues next week, with to report themselves Issued by: bottoms,” narrated the boy. Nguyapeua remanded in custody. at the Okahandja Police Station every Office of the Chief Executive Officer The teenager further testified that the Milton Engelbrecht from Engelbrecht Friday between Corporate Communications, Marketing and Public Participation Attorneys, is representing Nguyapeua the 08h00 and 17h00 and instructions of legal aid. not to leave Namibia Tel: +264 61 290 2365 / 2044 without the knowl- Fax: +264 61 290 2344 The state is represented by Seredine edge and consent Jacobs. of the investigating E-mail: [email protected] officers responsible for their case.  30N$ Pride Bucket Omeare 21 Bigger Pieces 2 Litre N$25029/06/2018 - 01/07/2018 29N$ .99 28 June - 24 July WEEKEND VALUE! Cremora 800g Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

28 June - 04 July 2018 NEWS 3NAMPOL TOHead of Police to weed out corrupt officers Droeandtitsot roencotvheeryPURGETHE Inspector-General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant- Niël TerblanchéGeneral Sebastian Ndeitunga, is on the warpath and officers underhis command who are involving themselves in criminal activities and DOCTOR Diaan Burger, the Windhoek-based dentisttardiness are in his sights. who became the victim of a vicious attack at his home in Olympia earlier this month, is recuperating at home Niël Terblanché out the bad element from the force without after he was discharged from hospital more than a week any further hesitation. ago.The general did not mince his words whenhe said that for too long, weak commanders “You know them. Drunkards, lazy, News of the attack on Informanté’s Facebook pageallowed their subordinates to grow accus- criminally minded officers in the force are elicited overwhelming reaction in Namibia, with sup-tomed to shockingly bad public service, be- tarnishing the image of all of us. And the port and well wishes for him and his wife Elsa, whoing lazy and, in some instances, even report time is now. As we are dealing with crimi- was also severely injured during the attack, comingfor duty while still under the influence of nals in our society we should also deal with from all corners of the country.alcohol. criminal police officers amongst ourselves,” he said. During the inauguration of a newly Dr Burger has since undergone several surgical proce- Ndeitunga said such officers are not only built police station at Omuthiya, President dures to repair a broken skull that was crushed duringtarnishing the image and reputation of the Hage Geingob ordered the immediate the attack. After the major surgery to his head wasforce, but they will no longer be tolerated removal of dishonest and criminal elements completed, his doctors discovered that he had seriouswithin the ranks. within the police force. President Hage secondary injuries. Geingob said such officers do not deserve to “Dereliction of duty is an offence that can serve in any of the country’s armed forces. The couple’s daughter, Lerike Burger Drotsche, saidand will lead to dismissal from the police her father is on the road to recovery and that he stillforce. Lately, I have come across many of- “We shall deal harshly with criminals in face a lot of physical challenges.ficers sleeping on duty and others who take our midst. Enough is enough,” he said.months and years to finalise investigations,” “My father is still in a lot of pain and we as a familyhe said. Ndeitunga referred to a survey undertaken are still struggling to come to terms with the trauma. by the Office of the Prime Minister, which Every one’s lives took a dramatic turn and it will take a Ndeitunga was speaking at the inaugura- rated the police poorly. He stated that this long time for us to get back to normal,” she said.tion of new storage and logistics facilities is because of poor service delivery, addingfor the Namibian Police when he said that that he is not one to make idle threats. Dr Burger and his wife were held up by two men withPresident of Namibia ordered him to root firearms when they arrived home at night. The robbers “I recruited you, but I will also fire you. followed them inside the gate and viciously attacked This is not a joke,” he said. both husband and wife with a crowbar or tyre iron. No arrests in the case have yet been made and the stolen items, which include a handbag and two mobile phones, have not yet been recovered. FED-UP: The Inspector-General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant-General Sebastian Ndeitunga. Photo contributedClinic runs out of health passports SURVIVORS: Dr Diaan Burger and Elsa Burger.  Photo contributedMEDICAL SERVICE: The piece of paper used in place of a health passport.  Photos: Marthina K Mutanga Marthina K Mutanga She added that she had to pay N$4 for the that placed their orders. Haukena said all piece of paper, while health passports usually clinics are required to place their orders inTHE medical personnel at Robert Mugabe go for N$10. advance to ensure that they do not run out ofClinic were this week forced to write medical passports. A nurse at the clinic, whoprescriptions and medical records on pieces Dausab said she eventually decided to go preferred anonymity, said the issue of healthof paper after the clinic ran out of health to the Central State Hospital to seek proper passports is a real concern.passports. medical service. When Informanté arrived at the clinic, an unnamed supervisor refused to “This situation makes it hard for us to keep Lorraine Dausab, who took her child to comment and instead referred all questions to up with patients’ medical history becausethe clinic on Monday, said she was dumb- the Health Ministry’s spokesperson. their medical information is not recorded,”founded to find a central health clinic using the nurse said,ordinary A4 paper in the place of health The Health Ministry’s Acting Publicpassports. 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4 NEWS 28 June - 04 July 2018SECESSION GROUPPolice insists demonstration unconstitutional Soldier scoops 20k in LegalMARCH BANNED Shield/Informanté competitionTHE police in the Zam- claiming Caprivi is theirs and there take place and that agreement was Eba Kandovazu member for 19 years, and extended hisbezi Region has con- is no such thing as Caprivi. They abused and the supposed demon- gratitude towards the legal insurer.demned an attempt by are claiming self-determination stration turned into a political meet- A 56-year-old soldier who last weekthe United Democratic and that is for every Namibian. ing where calls that were subversive won the Legal Shield/Informanté “I am very happy. I cannot containParty (UDP) to hold a Whoever has a hidden agenda and to the authority of the government unique numbers competition said he my excitement. I have been readingdemonstration that is behind the UDP should stop these of Namibia were made. Doubt will be investing the money in his Informanté for many years and I am sowas aimed at showing shenanigans,” he said. further exists at this point whether children’s education, to ensure that glad I finally won. Thank you Trustcosolidarity to a group of the UDP as an entity is properly they get a better education. for always having the nation’s back,”people facing treason Inspector-General Sebastian Ndei- registered in Namibia,” Ndeitunga he said. Grab a copy of the Informantécharges and those at the tunga also denied UDP an opportu- said. Paulinus Johannes, a father to eight and stand a chance of winning N$10Dukwe refugee camp in nity to demonstrate for fear that the children, has been a Legal Shield 000 or N$20 000 if you are a paid upBotswana, who are on suspected unregistered party might He further added that the people Legal Shield member.the verge of deporta- infringe on other people’s freedom, at the Dukwe refugee camp willtion. specifically in the Zambezi Region. soon return home on the basis that the perceived threats against them Eba Kandovazu “The unfortunate truth is that in do not exist anymore and that the the past, an agreement was met with refugee status of the people in theThe Zambezi Regional Crime groups from the Zambezi Region camp ceased.Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner for a peaceful demonstration toEvans Simasiku said that the dem-onstration, which was scheduled for18 June at the Katima Mulilo policestation, was not constitutional. “Their aim is to secede theZambezi Region, which is part andparcel of Namibia. 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In the meantime, the owner to the hotel to ask me for some- shoop Magistrate’s Court after a of the Seeheim Hotel said he has thing and when I went to get what Dread Disease brief stint in hospital. already started to rebuild and restore she asked for, she used the elec- those parts of the historic building tronic card machine to reverse some before Normal Retirement Age An emotional Swartz appeared that were damaged in the fire. charges and redirect the money to before Magistrate Murray Shikongo her own bank account. That is whenStroke | Cancer | Heart Attack | Coronary Artery Surgery | Blindness | Paraplegia | on 20 June where she was informed “After cleaning up and removing I laid the fraud and theft charges Major Organ Transplant about the charges against her. the damaged content of the rooms against her,” he said. we found that we could still operate Subject to terms and conditions Shikongo also informed the ac- and accommodate guests. 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28 June - 04 July 2018 NEWS 5 PATERNITY TESTSCostlyprocess leaves many men in the dark SHOULD BE FREE A LARGE number of low-income earning men are raising children that are not biologically theirs, and the cases continue to go unreported.SURVIVAL: Photo for illustrative purpose. Eba Kandovazu would then not try to coerce Photo contributed men into taking responsibility This is according to the Director for children that are not theirsStriking wildlife- of Women Action Develop- biologically.human balance ment (WAD), Salatiel Shinedima,necessary who this week in an interview Shinedima further called on with Informanté called on govern- absent fathers to step up to their MK aMruthtainnaga of wildlife population ment to provide free paternity responsibilities instead of leaving DEBATE: Salatiel Shinedima.  Photo contributed growth. tests at state health facilities. single mothers to raise childrenTHE Ministry of Envi- alone.ronment and Tourism has “The methods have As it stands currently, pater-defended its decision to tripled the wildlife num- nity tests cost approximately “This initiative should sparkkill a lion that was part bers and cases of human N$5 000. debate, even though the currentof the pride that killed wildlife conflict increased financial status of the countrytwenty-seven goats with animals like lions “Not every man can afford these doesn’t allow for it to happen atand two donkeys in the being the main culprits,” tests. As a result, they fall victim the moment,” he said.Kunene Region in June.  Myunda said. to false paternity claims and they He further noted that are left with no choice as they Shinedima maintained that in The six-year-old old Namibia’s human wildlife have no money. Having to test 2016, out of 182 cases whichmale lion was killed at conflict management was whether or not the children are were disputed, 70 DNA teststhe De Rust farm by the developed in such a way theirs is a far-fetched dream for showed that the men were not theministry’s conservation that it addresses the needs them,” Shinedima said. biological fathers, while the restofficials on 16 June this to conserve wildlife while concluded that the men were theyear.  recognising and respect- He added that fewer cases of biological fathers. ing the rights of the baby dumping, abortion and Environment and Tour- people, as well as tourism gender-based violence will be Windhoek topped the list ofism spokesperson, Ro- development.  recorded, should paternity tests the most paternity tests, with 78meo Muyunda, said the “For as much as we value be free. cases, followed by Katima Muliloministry rejects reports tourism as an economic with 13, Gobabis with 11, whileby the international com- sector based on the His reasoning is that women Eenhana and Walvis Bay eachmunity that it is lobbying revenue it generates, as a recorded 10 cases.against sustainable use of responsible governmentwildlife. we will always put the Housing a challenge in Omusati needs of our people first He said these reports without compromise or Maria David 800, while the Oshikuku town councilare keen on spread- fail, said Muyunda.  availed 1 500 plots of land to addressing rumours aimed at He further noted thattarnishing the image of Namibia has the largest the housing shortage.Namibia with reference free-ranging popula-to its wildlife manage- tion of wildlife in the THE Omusati Region has a backlog of Endjala added that despite thement and utilisation, de- world, which includesspite attempts and efforts black rhinos, cheetahs, 10 805 houses, which is a conglomer- shortage of affordable housing, localto clarify the ministry’s an elephant populationconservation methods. of about 22 000 and an ate of the housing authorities are ready to estimated 700 lions.  Namibia has sub- Myunda said addressing units required in local address the challengescribed to conserva- human wildlife conflicttion methods that are requires striking a bal- authorities. head on by availingtailor-made to address ance between conserva-human wildlife conflict tion priorities and the The shortage of pieces of land in theand benefit Namibians, needs of people who livehe said.  with wildlife, as most housing remains one respective areas ofHe added that the Namibians depend on themethods have been tried land for their subsistence. of challenges plaguing their jurisdictions.and tested with tangibleresults visible in terms the region and thus Thus, over 530 hec- there is an urgent need tares has been availed to provide quality and by various town coun- affordable housing cils in the region. for low-, middle- and “The development of high-income earners. recreational facilities This was highlighted plays a major role by Omusati Gover- in keeping up with a nor, Erginus Endjala, healthy lifestyle and during his State of thus it is essential to the Region Address invest in these ameni- (SORA) in Outapi last APPEAL: Governor Erginus Endjala. 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6 EDITORIAL 28 June - 04 July 2018 FROM THE NEWS DESK MERJA IILEKASTOP THE WATCHTHE time-change fiasco of last year must serve as a re- PIC OF THE DAYminder and final confirmation to lawmakers and politicalappointees that it is virtually impossible to satisfy all sides Dayton, US; The US navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform during the Vectren Dayton air show in Ohio.all the time. Photograph: Timothy SchumakerWhile the battle former Home Affairs Minister, PendukeniIivula-Ithana, fought in consultations to abandon the THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDENwinter time switch in favour of summer time all-year-round to create more economic hours was long and hard, THE RECKONING tion sector has recorded posi-the decision overlooked the reasons the daylight saving EVERY few months, Statisti- nium subsector, which despite tive growth! And quite strong its constant growth, growingmeasures were implemented to begin with shortly after cian-General Alex Shimuafeni continuing low market prices, growth as well – 23.7%! This with 1.4% compared to lastIndependence. and the Namibia Statistics had the advantage of the Hus- strong growth is the results year’s 1.8%, with the bankingWinter time was in fact introduced to accommodate Agency release the newest ab mine coming into operation of government expenditure subsector contributing 0.9%children in especially rural and informal settlements quarterly GDP figures, and we during this quarter, resulting on construction that grew by growth and the insurance sub-who directly find themselves in the face of danger while find ourselves facing a reck- in strong 56.3% growth for the 36.6%, and the value of build- sector contributing 2.1%. Fi-walking long distances to school in the dark during winter. oning of our economic perfor- subsector. Unfortunately, the ings completed increasing by nally, the public administration,Be that as it may, after the Namibian Time Bill was tabled mance. With barely any quarter diamond subsector’s growth 104.5% compared to last year. defence, education and healthlast year February by Iivula-Ithana under the veil of of positive economic perfor- slowed to 4.6% due to a small- This increase in the value of sectors still shows the effectbusinesses losing at least four hours daily as they were op- mance since the first quarter of er amount of carats produced, buildings completed is mainly of government consolidation,erating outside the normal business hours with the rest of 2016, the first quarter of 2018 while zinc, lead and gold pro- noted to be in the central region, with public administration andthe southern Africa region during winter, it was referred was no different – the Namibian duction contracted by 6.8%, where growth was 229.5%, but defence contracting by 2.9%,back for wider public consultations. economy contracted by 0.1%. 49.8% and 1.6% respectively. the western and southern re- with education contractingIn the end, the victory went to the majority of citizens Let’s start our reckoning then In addition, marble and granite gions also had a strong showing by 4% and health by 6.4%.who exercised their right to public debate, even though in by examining the first quarter production also decreased by of 60.4% and 4% respectively. They say you cannot disownsmall numbers, as they voted in favour of maintaining the GDP report. Starting with in- 21.9% and 77.2% respectively. Wholesale and retail trade, what is yours. Flung out, theresummer time all year without winter time. flation, in this quarter was only The manufacturing sector also however, continued to feel the is always the return, the reck-The decision to replace the Namibian Time Act No.3 of 3.5%, down from the 7.7% re- slowed down during the first effect of negative econom- oning, the revenge, and per-1994 with the Namibian Time Act of 2017 after nation- corded during the same time in quarter of the year, recording a ic headwinds, contracting by haps the reconciliation. Andal public consultations was not unanimous, even in the 2017. The lower inflation was contraction of 2.1% compared 1.3% during the first quarter, only your wounds will take younational assembly, with some policy makers urging par- due to decreases in inflation for to growth of 3.9% during the though it is up from the 6.3% there. Well, this is our economy.liamentarians to think deeply about the issue as it would housing, food and beverages, same time last year. This is the We cannot claim that it is not byaffect their lives and businesses. and alcohol and tobacco. Infla- contraction recorded last year.While it is business as usual since the Bill was approved, tion has finally dropped below results of a 26.7% decline in It’s in particular the vehicle our doing that it is the way it is,with Namibians who were against keeping the same time 5% for the first time since 2015. value added in the non-metallic subsector that bear the heav- and we need to reconcile our-throughout the year forced to accept defeat as well as their Next, let’s have a look at the minerals subsector, as well as a iest burden here, with a con- selves with that fact. This is ournew reality, the Ministry of Education for the first time different sectors of the Namib- decline of 12.8% in the non-fer- tractions of 22.4% compared day of reckoning, when our un-this winter found itself in a time quagmire. ian economy. The agriculture rous metals subsector. Other to a contraction of 16.6% last settled scores demand retribu-In a move to rectify the situation, the Education Ministry and forestry sector showed subsectors, such as leather year. Yet there are signs of re- tion, and our transgressions arethis month issued a directive that teaching during winter only a 1.9% growth this year products, meat processing and covery, with supermarkets, finally laid bare. Our economicshould commence no earlier than 07:30 and no later than compared to 16.5% for the beverages recorded growths of clothing and wholesalers per- wounds are open for the world08:30. same time last year. With crop 22.5%, 11.2% and 6.9% respec- forming quite well, recording to see, and only by working to-Trying to put forward a calendar that not only takes farming simply easing to 10.9% tively. The electricity and water growth of 9.6%, 2.6% and gether can we fix what we’veinto account the safety of those learners walking long growth from 15.8% compared sector also felt the effects of 3.6% respectively. Hotels and clearly broken. We need to stopdistances in the dark, but considers the needs of the to the prior year, the reason for muted economic growth, grow- restaurants, conversely, found licking our wounds, and startschools offering the platoon system, as well as a majority this drop becomes clear – the ing by only 1.9%. This is due itself with reversing fortunes, dressing them, so that we canof working parents who only have an hour to collect their livestock farming subsector. to the electricity subsector con- as it recorded a decline of heal from our economic ma-children before their lunch ends at 14:00, was never going With a substantial increase in tracting by 5.9%, compared to 5.3% this quarter compared laise, and finally move forward.to be easy. live cattle exports to South Af- growth of 24.8% last year. The to growth of 3.3% last year.And while the Ministry of Education can only be applaud- rica (53.2%) occurring without main reason for this is the surge The transport and communica- Desmond P van Heerden, Hons-ed for adapting to its current circumstances and challeng- value addition, the subsector of electricity imports from tion sector at least remained in BComm (Stell) is the Chief An-es, the school operating hours during the winter seasons suffered from a huge decline in South Africa, that increased positive territory, with growth alytics Officer of Trustco Groupwill consequently result in schools cutting down on their inventory and a disinvestment by 48.8%, while the total units of 2.5% compared to last year’s Holdings Ltd. Previous articlesteaching time. in stock, resulting in growth of sold only increased by 2.1%. 1% growth. The financial in- available online at http://toi.This should therefore be seen as a short-term solution only 1.9% compared to 19.3% But for the first time in 8 con- termediation sector continued hopto.org/. He can be con-while better workable solutions are tweaked. last year. As a result, even the secutive quarters, the construc- tacted at [email protected] Education Ministry should do an audit of priorities. 37.7% increase in cattle ex-School holidays during the longest and darkest hours is ports to abattoirs was offset bythe perfect solution. this decline in inventories. TheA fourth quarter might just be a permanent solution and fishing sector also found itselfmight even contribute to the solutions to many other with a decline of 13.6% com-issues beleaguering the education ministry. pared to growth of 5.9% last year, mainly as a result of rising EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER fuel costs and the effect of cur- rency appreciation on exports.• The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of our Mining and quarrying, unfortu- nately, slowed down during the advertisers and the views aired in letters are not necessarily start of the year, with growth of only 4.7% compared to 14% those of the newspaper. during the same time last year. 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28 June - 04 July 2018 EDITORIAL 7 WHOLESALER Flipside 30 New Castle Street Northern Industrial, Windhoek CHRIS JACOBIE Open Mon - Fri 08h00 to 17h30 “POOR” HAS A SOUL Saturday 08h00 - 13h00 THE opportunity of the abuse of the word “poor” adds to the political mine- SPECIALS VALID FROM field of faction and generation. The first casualties will be those that depend on action and leadership and not an debate of word choices and political cor- 28TH JUNE TO 7TH JULY 2018 rectness gone wrong. 995 2695 13495 95 The word “poor” means different things to different people, except the real poor who don’t think of themselves like that and see the word “rich” as anANGEL STA SOF JOEDIR DARLING insult. FRO STRAIGHT YAAlKl CI oBlRouArIsDDIS7H25WMALSH WAVE 6” All sides of the poverty divide -- and there are many -- must pause to find COCOA BUTTER 3695 the tolerance that allows for reason by listening. 3095 L5O0T0IMOLN NINA ZARA The golden thread running through the emotions of leaders, activists and the 1495 silent majority of Namibia is the exposure of immense talent and goodwill in 2195 SOAFll TCoDlRouErAs D ANll UCBoIloAuNrs all factions. If they listen and ignore the vocabulary, the “poor Namibians” SSF PERFECT might find hope and relief. CHOICE 4995 14995SPEC2IA50LMBLLEND Namibians can ignore authority, they can even ignore reality, but it should OIL SHEEN DARLING JOEDIR not be possible for even the most cold to ignore their conscience toward 4995 S2P40RMALY VAIBll RCAolToIuOrsN AWll RCAolPouITrs everyday Namibians. 5095 ORGANIC MAGIC “Poor” is being stripped by statistics, measurements and vocabulary and the REOLLAIVXEEROIKLIT ARlIlHCAoNloNurAs only conclusion that Namibia can draw is that the poverty became an impor- tant voting block of 28%. 1695 1395 While debates rage on social media platforms about politically correct pov-BABYLINE INECTO erty vocabulary, a woman and her child are recovering from gunshots from a PE5T00JGEMLLY security guard, because they could not pay him N$1 that a relative borrowed . SUPER BLACK TUBE 28ML The plight of the security guard is equally desperate. The dependents of the security guard are now also without the dollar as theirBUY WORTH N$1 500 OR MORE GET EASY father who is one of the lucky Namibians who still had a job, although lowlyWAVE HAIR FOOD COCONUT 125ML X 6S FREE paid some dignity is now in custody. It is indeed a sad state of affairs and must make the gods cry in anguish1095 6995 4795 about the poor Namibians that must suffer while the clever show off their cleverness.SWEETS EASY MAGIC Among the different languages and variety of Namibian cultures and tradi- WAVE tions any discussion on poverty or “poor” is a minefield of self-censorshipG/GUM TATTO AMll OCNolIoCuArs rendering any debate or dialogue worthless. 5LOOPNCGS 5LTSHAASMSOPROTOED The word “poor” is now not the sword that must cut through political boundaries and ambitions to the heart of the challenges that less fortunate1295 795 5395 6495 Namibians face, but a weapon to cut the throats of debate and therefore solu- tions.SWEETS SWEETS DARLING ZARA It is a stake through the heart of hope that the marginalised earned, and sus- LOLLY POP DAAll NCIoEloLuLrAs piciously still bears the same remarkable resemblance as in the 2012 Swapo FOO5T0BSALL TCOHFEFWESESASSSAOMR1T0E0DS AGllACLoAloXuYrs Congress campaigns, 2014 presidential election results and the 2018 Swapo POP leadership campaigns. The poverty-stricken supporters of political parties see how millions of Na- mibian dollars are spent on court cases that are the core of the political purse. Because of legal proceedings, the voters do not have an idea yet who their legitimate representatives in parliament, regional councils, municipalities and village councils are. Civil servants are dragged before in a tasteless public ex- ecution and threats od dismissal on TV news programmes while their families sit and watch how their parents are insulted by the leaders that must inspire and motivate and not assassinate. The term “poor” was always a badge of courage and an inspiration for our ancestors to shake the shackles of poverty and the slavery of the mind. It is a history of pride without prejudice, frugality and extreme discipline that still sees the elderly walking today with a torn shirt to toil in a small field, because production is the measure of a man. Just like an education of a culture of care of a five-year-old toddler who is bravely setting off to fetch the two goats that are the wealth of a family who will never regard themselves as poor. In towns and cities, the poor will never refuse a rich or important man or woman a cup of water or a piece of bread that was received in front of a shop- ping complex. Those that suffer from depravation are proud and have faith in good leader- ship and the small light at the end of the tunnel. It is all they have. They are the backbone of peace and stability, because for those who have nothing, not even N$1, tomorrow will be better. The sad part is that the poor and marginalised - through the lack of N$1 to settle a debt to save a life of a family member - do not know about a raging debate because they don’t have technology, devices or signals to contribute to the national debate or programs about themselves. Any Namibian should test his courage and knock on the door of the primi- tive structure in any squatter camp and ask for a place to rest to experience support by sharing a piece of an only blanket. They will be fed with what is in the house and the poor will refuse any reward for any kindness shown to them. It is time to stop and bow the heads in respect of the left behind, because they keep democracy alive and healthy by voting for improvement in their lives from those that now use them as political landmines. Poor, poor Namibia. Bend down to the poverty in the streets and in the remotest villages. If they listen not only to their own voices they will surely hear the whispers of the poor. Not vocabulary -- but a national conscience and hard self-sacrificing courage – is the warrior for compassion. The less fortunate have all the right to expect it, because they struggle daily for survival, The poor are not a word or debate. They are they are special brothers and sisters that constantly remind us of our privilege and their pride.

8 BUSINESS 28 June - 04 July 2018BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review Facilitating value addition in uranium resources 20 June to 26 June 2018 EXPLORING NUCLEAR NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE MARKET CAP ENERGY IN NAMIBIA TRUSTCO GROUP TUC/TTO 10.14 12.14% 118 1 136 9 133 HOLDINGS LTD AGRA LTD AGR 1.49 0.68% 5 8 152 BIDVEST NAMIBIA LTD BVN 7.80 - - - 1 654 NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 45.00 - 0 10 9 315DOWN UP LETSHEGO HOLDINGS - NAM LHN 4.00 - 14 56 2 000 NAMIBIA has been elected to the African Commission NAMIBIA ASSET NAM 0.64 - - - 136 on Nuclear Energy (AF- CONE), alongside Algeria, MANAGEMENT LTD Chad, Ghana, Mali, Mau- ritania, Mauritius, Niger, STIMULUS INVESTMENT SILP 121.29 - - - 564 Nigeria, South Africa and Zimbabwe. LIMITED NIMBUS INFRASTRUCTURE NUSP 11.01 - - - 116 LIMITED NICTUS HOLDINGS - NAM NHL 1.80 - - - 95 FNB NAMIBIA FNB 44.99 (0.02%) 9 399 12 057 HOLDINGS LTD CAPRICORN INVESTMENT CGP 17.26 (0.06%) 3 50 8 923 GROUP ORYX PROPERTIES LTD ORY 20.20 (0.49%) 125 2 531 1 576COMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE % Zorena Jantze ATOMIC ENERGY: Photo for illustrative purpose only. Photo contributed NSX LOCAL 620 (0.08%)BRENT CRUDE OIL 76.48 1.86% NSX ALL SHARE They will serve on the commissionGOLD 1 259.80 (1.24%) JSE TOP 40 1 269 0.40% for three years, starting July 2018PLATINUM 871.40 0.48% S&P 500 49 025 (1.84%) until July 2021. Equally important, AFCONE is a key role in supporting sustainable UK FTSE 100 (1.43%) also actively involved in regional development on the continent andFOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % EURO STOXX 50 2 723 (0.87%) Collin Namalambo, a nuclear and global efforts towards disar- by extension in Namibia, notable in HANG SENG 7 538 (1.78%) expert in the Ministry of Interna- mament and non-proliferation of supporting peaceful uses of nuclearN$ PER US$ 13.54 (1.54%) 3 374 (1.99%) tional Relations and Cooperation, nuclear weapons. energy in key Agenda 2063 priorityN$ PER £ 17.89 ( 1.27%) 28 881 was elected to represent Namibia areas such as infrastructure, health,N$ PER € 15.82 (0.71%) and serve as a commissioner on the Namalambo explained that this agriculture, industrialisation and continental body. is consistent with the Nuclear Non energy amongst others,” Namalam-The local market continued to be the US Dollar, to close at N$13.54 per Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and its bo explained. He further stressedactive this week, with the NSX Local USD, and gained 1.27% against the Brit- In an interview, Namalambo three main pillars, namely Nuclear that for Namibia to be relevant andindex down 0.08% at 620, and the ish Pound, to close at N$17.89 per GBP. delved into what opportunities the Disarmament, Non-Proliferation benefit from its massive uraniumNSX Overall Index up 0.4% to close It closed at N$15.82 against the Euro, a new body will bring for Namibia, and the Peaceful Uses of Nu- resources, joining the Nuclear Sup-at 1269. As at 26 June, FNB Namibia gain of 0.71%. as well as Namibia’s stance on the clear Technology. With regards the pliers Group (NSG) is essential.was the largest local company on the Namibia Asset Management released advancement of nuclear energy. advancement of nuclear energy inexchange, with market capitalization its unaudited interim results for the He explained that the Treaty of Namibia, Namalambo stated that Namalamba added that the NSGof N$12 billion, followed by Namibia period ending 31 March 2018, and re- Pelindaba, which was signed in government took a decision in is a key role player in mapping theBreweries with N$9.3 billion, Trustco ported that while revenue increased by Cairo, Egypt, on 11 April 1996, 2007 to include nuclear power as direction of the nuclear industry,Group Holdings with N$9.1 billion, and 8.08% to N$37.3 million, profit before provides for the creation of the part of its energy mix in order to so Namibia joining could influenceCapricorn Investment Group with N$8.9 tax remained flat at N$10.6 million. Its Nuclear Weapons Free-Zone on the attain Developmental Agenda for policy decisions of major interna-billion. Trustco Group lead the market headline earnings recorded a decrease African continent, and the estab- Industrialisation. tional uranium suppliers.this week, with growth of 12.14% to of 1.08% to 4.6c per share, but assets lishment of the AFCONE.close at N$10.99 per share. Agra Ltd under management grew by 4% to “This is a sovereign decision, as “It cannot really influence thewas in second place, growing by 0.68% N$20.8 billion as at the end of the In this context, the key role of a state party to the Nuclear Non- uranium market, but it can really fa-to close at N$1.49 per share. In terms reporting period. Namibia Asset Man- AFCONE is to advance the peace- Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the cilitate a close working relationshipof volume Oryx Properties was in the agement expects economic conditions ful application of nuclear science Pelindaba Treaty, Namibia, like among state parties. Personally I amlead with N$2.5 million worth of shares to remain tough, and with the 10% and technology in Africa and to any other states party, is allowed very keen to see African countriestraded, with Trustco Group grabbing dividend tax to be introduced, contin- bring much needed support to state to use nuclear energy for peaceful set up a uranium enrichment facilitysecond place with N$1.1 million worth of ued pressure will be applied to future parties to fully benefit from nuclear purposes. With respect to what role plant on the African continent, thisshares traded. investment returns for the foreseeable science and technology application AFCONE can play towards meet- will create jobs and add value toThe local currency gained 1.54% against future. for sustainable development. ing this vision, AFCONE will play our uranium,” Namalambo noted. me just buying an HD cable and in essence using Meatco records N$50 mil loss my desktop PC to ‘smarten’ my regular old HDTV. of livestock for throughput at local Business Reporter abattoirs. “If this situation continues, itWHOLESALE/RETAIL: ANDROID PC TABLETS, CELLPHONES, PS3 AMD XBOX 360 GAMES & ACCESSORIES I recently popped into my local R and R Importers will further deepen the triple threats of for a quick screen replacement on my smartphone MEATCO recorded a net loss of unemployment, poverty and inequality GUTENBERG STR. AUSSPANNPLATZ - 061 260370. R+R IMPORTERS KHOMAS GROVE MALL KHOMASDAL - 061 250132 and saw this inconspicuous little black box, the T95N N$51.2 million for the 2017/2018 in the country,” she said. With regard to Mini M8S PRO. This was my first introduction to financial year, mainly due to the lower finances, the corporation is struggling, TECH an android TV Box, and at first glance I number of cattle slaughtered. recording a net loss of N$51.2 million, admit I was not too impressed, little did while revenue decreased by 15.91% I know this “little black box” packed a This was revealed at its 32nd Annual year on year mainly due to the lower powerful punch. General Meeting (AGM) on 22 June at number of cattle slaughtered which the Wanderers Sports Club in Wind- decreased by 10.45%. Furthermore, CORNER The name hoek. One 100 members gathered at Meatco paid N$899.852 million to pro- might be a the meeting to deliberate issues and ducers, which is 20.04% more than the mouthfull but the specks strategies that will shape Meatco’s previous year’s figure of N$749.617 are really something to sink your teeth into, the future, and to review its 2017/2018 million. Namundjebo-Tilahun also T95N Mini M8S PRO is powered by a Quad Core financial performance. In his keynote emphasised that the Meatco Board has CPU, 2GB of DDR3 RAM and a surprising 5 core speech, which was read by the Deputy an obligation to exercise its mandate GPU, while the box itself has a HDMI output , 2 USB Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of in line with the requirements as set slots, Ethernet port , AV Port, and a SD-Card Slot to Agriculture, Water and Forestry, Esther forth in the Meatco Act, which is to extend the internal storage up to 32GB. On top of all Kaapanda, Minister Alpheus !Naruseb strategically guide the corporation and of that it runs Android 5.1, said to be one of the most encouraged members to discuss strate- to protect the nation’s and producers’ stable releases. gic issues that would impact their busi- interest by ensuring transparency, good ness in a positive manner such as the governance and sound technical deci- Needles to say, my 4 year old HD Television is more Growth at Home Strategy, increased sions. Acting Chief Executive Officer, than just smart, it runs Netflix, Showmax YouTube, value addition, and income generation Jannie Breytenbach, reported that 81 Vimeo and Twitch with ease, and with access to the for the country. Meatco Board Chair- 984 animals were slaughtered during Google Playstore I’ve gradually been able to use it person, Martha Namundjebo-Tilahun, the year under review. A for more and more. highlighted that the country is facing tough economic times, which includes bout 38.59% of those animals were Smarten your TV While a smart television capable doing all of this can drought and a decline in cattle numbers from commercial producers and the easily cost the equivalent of a down payment on a available for slaughter. She urged rest, 61.41%, came through the Meatco Matthew Castleman car, the T95N Mini M8S PRO TV box retails for Meatco members to ponder about the feedlot and backwards integration N$1300.00 at R and R Importers. sustainability of the meat industry in systems, creating a backlog on MeatcoI will admit, I’m more than just a few years behind Namibia. cash-flow cycles. Members at the AGMthe smart television craze, but I must say that’s not Check out next week's issue of the also discussed the issue of the legalitybecause of a lack of interest. I mean, who wouldn’t informanté for more Tech Tips. “The country’s meat industry is under of the Board. The meeting felt that eli-want to give their HD TV an upgrade and have a immense pressure and is facing serious gible members were not given the rightfancy user interface, various app capabilities and See R & R Importers on Facebook. challenges which include, amongst to choose the current Board; however,internet available from the comfort of your living room others, its sustainability,” Namundjebo- no further discussion took place assofa, wirelessly controlled by a remote. Tilahun said. the matter was said to be sub-judice, since it still in court. Finally, membersBut like many things in this day and age, the price She said the ever-growing trend urged the current Board to implementtag attached to some of these smart televisions had of exporting livestock on the hoof, actionable strategies that can restore which saw a total of 315 198 cattle in producers’ trust. 2017 leaving the country compared to 164 220 in 2016, is worrisome as it negatively impacts on the availability

28 June - 04 July 2018 BUSINESS 9 No job layoffs recorded this yearOSHIKANGO BUSINESS OPTIMISTICDESPITE tough economic times for many, businessesat the northern border town of Oshikango are stillholding on to the little workforce they have left in thehopes that better days are coming. Maria David started running into financial dif- HOPE: The once thriving town of Oshikango. Photo contributed ficulties.The latest figures by the NamibiaFood and Allied Workers Union At the start of 2016, over 700(Nafau) at Oshikango indicate that employees lost their jobs after sev-no job layoffs were recorded this eral Chinese-run businesses andyear. Nafau branch coordinator, other foreign-owned warehousesLevi Haimbodi, told Informanté and business, especially in retail,this week that only Fatima Plastics closed down. Many employees inhad retrenched workers in July last the hospitality industry were alsoyear. given the boot due to a decline in business. “If other companies laid offtheir workers, then we are not Haimbodi claims that the townaware of it because it means that is slowly showing the promise tothey are not registered with our be restored to its former glory, asunion,” said Haimbodi. He added Angola is slowly recovering fromthat the main reason given for the the economic slump. This week,retrenchments is that companies it was reported that the Angolanwere struggling to maintain their central bank, Banco Nacional deworkforce, given the economic Angola (BNA) settled a debt tocrisis in the country. the tune of US$51 million owed by the Angolan government to the The largest number of retrench- Bank of Namibia (BoN).ments were recorded in 2016 aftermany businesses at the once thriv- The debt came from a currencying Oshikango which has since trade agreement that was signedturned into a ghost town due to a at the end of 2015 in Oshikangorecession in neighbouring Angola, between the two countries’ central banks to bolster trade between Namibia and Angola.Old Mutual celebrates secondary listing High influx of new business registrations Staff Reporter OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Mr Nuyoma and Mr Egumbo, an- The Business and Intellectual Property Au- nouncing OM at the local stock exchange, as the market thority (BIPA) has announced that it will be opened at 9am this morning. Photo contributed amalgamating its business registration services, in response to the high influx of applications for Zorena Jantze Africa. He stated that the listing after tax is set aside for initiatives and also one of the first compa- conversion, amendments to and/or registration of Old Mutual Limited will also that enhance the socio-economic nies to dual list on the NSX. of companies (PTY) Ltd at its headquarters, asOLD MUTUAL is increasing its open a new chapter as the busi- future of the country, while also per the recently announced procedure for apply-footprint in Africa with a second- ness will be owned by sharehold- conserving the environment for “A lot has been said about dual ing for fishing rights.ary listing which was celebrated ers who aspire to have a focused generations to come. listing in recent times and it prob-earlier this week. and clear emerging market ably warrants a little explanation The recent requirement by the Ministry exposure. Egumbo further invited old where the future drive for this of Fisheries and Marine Resources, that all Primarly listed on the JSE, Old existing and prospective Old type of listing came from. In the interested parties for the fishing rights shouldMutual limited now has second- “As a business we reaffirm Mutual Limited shareholders with SADC Financial and Investment have a registered Company (PTY) Ltd, has seenary listings on stock exchanges our commitment to the future of an opportunity and investment Protocol, dual or cross listings are applicants flocking to the various BIPA officesin Namibia, London, Malawi and this continent. We are enabling vehicle to acquire Old Mutual specifically stated as an objective in order to meet the Ministry’s deadline of 31Zimbabwe. positive futures in Namibia. As Limited shares through the NSX to diversify the regional invest- July 2018. The BIPA management has therefore a responsible business, we shall platform and become part of the ment landscape,” he said. decided to temporarily reinforce its capacity Speaking at the occasion which demonstrate responsibility to cus- Old Mutual dynamic family. at its headquarters at 188 Sam Nujoma Drive,was held in Windhoek, Kosmas tomer, we shall continue to invest He added that Old Mutual clear- Kamenco Haus, to ensure efficient and effectiveEgumbo, Group CEO of Old responsibly and we will evidence Also imparting a message for ly applied this principle when delivery of service, however skeleton staff willMutual Namibia, stated that the responsibility to our communi- the momentous occasion, the they demutualised and listed be retained at its Katutura Office.listing is part of journey which ties,” Egumbo stated. CEO of NSX, Tiaan Bazuin, stat- the company in all the jurisdic-will see Old Mutual anchored in ed that Old Mutual is one of the tion they had policyholders that The reinforcement of services stated above is He added that 1% Net Profit founding members of the NSX became their shareholders. effective as from Monday, 25 June 2018. BIPA would therefore urge all clients who wish to either convert their current Close Corporations (CC’s) to a PTY or amend existing companies or simply register a PTY, to visit its headquar- ters at Kamenco Haus in Windhoek. “Statistical comparison shows that there is a 47% increase in new transactions related to the fishing rights. For the first two weeks of May 2018, BIPA processed 1866 transactions, compared to 3515 transactions in the first two weeks of June 2018” noted Kapena Tjombonde, Executive for Business Registration Services at BIPA. Kapena further stressed that “seeing that our client management area will be inundated with new applications, we encourage the public to also utilize our online service for name search and name reservations by visiting www. bipa.na”. She noted that the public can also download all application forms from the BIPA website. To facilitate amendments or conversations of relevant existing entities, which is normally pre- ceded by a file request, the public is encouraged to submit such requests via the filerequest@ bipa.na email address. Due to the deadline of 31 July 2018 for fishing rights, BIPA will receive application related to the rights only up to 20 July 2018, to allow for sufficient processing time of such applications.

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At the school, the student will be expected to present a certain number of lessons, according to the requirements of the qualification studied. Some lesson presentations should be assessed by senior teachers/HODs/ Principal. The student should obtain at least 60% for presented lessons to pass.IOL offers at least two BFA training Question: When can I start with The final mark for SBS consists of:sessions per year, per regional office, as SBS? • a mark for assignment questions, obtainwell as in Otjiwarongo. at least 60% to pass SBS is the PRACTICAL part of the training • an average mark for Lesson Preparations,Question: When is the best time where the student goes to a school for obtain at least 60% to passto do BFA? three or four weeks depending on the • an average mark for the Lesson qualification they are studying towards. Presentations, obtain at least 60% to passThe best time to do BFA is in the last The school term in which the SBS issemester of your qualification because conducted is irrelevant, the subject should The school Principal needs to complete athe certificate is only valid for two years however be done within a specific time report on the student’s performance andand should still be valid upon the date of frame. The student does his/her SBS at a conduct at his/her SBS school. This reportcompletion of your studies. school offering the education phases for is forwarded to the regional office where it the qualification being studied towards. will be recorded on the IOLSAS system.The first BFA training is offered at no DJPE for example is a junior primaryextra cost to the student. 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28 June - 04 July 2018 ENTERTAINMENT 13 ENTERTAINMENT NEVILLE BASSONSHISHANI TOURSExploring different worlds of music through collaboration Achoooo!WITH SAN SINGERS Kyk nê, I just love the winter. If I had toNEW HORIZON: Shishani and the Namibian Tales Band. Photo contributed choose between 35 degrees and 15 degrees, I’ll choose 15 at a drop of a hat. No mos-NAMIBIAN singing sensation, Shishani quitoes, flies and sweaty palms. I just can’tVrankx, has announced that she will be take the baggage that comes with summergoing on her CD-release tour throughout time. Now as you all know, for every posi-Europe with the San singers from the tive there MUST be mos a negative. And IKalahari. taste the brunt of that every year whether I like it or not, the common flu! Esses, Zorena Jantze anymore, they had settled man there is nothing more annoying than in my ears and in my dealing with a stuffy nose, seerkeel, feelingReleased last year, the dreams. With Kalahari dizzy, feverish and just downright miser-Kalahari Encounters’ Encounters, Namibian able for 3 to 4 days! I know, this is my timealbum saw an eclectic Tales not only pays hom- of the year I get it. I don’t think I’ve metcollaboration between age to the unique cultural a more miserable, close-to-death humantraditional San music and heritage of the San, but being in my life like myself when I havecontemporary and classi- also enters into a musical the flu! Now you see, what annoys me iscal tunes fusing. dialogue with these peo- that women just can’t understand what we ple, who have lived in as men go through when we are about to Taking this unfamiliar present day Namibia and die. It is the most horrible thing you can gogenre beyond the hori- its surrounding countries through. .. maar nee, they let us lie there,zons, the San ladies will since time immemorial,” completely quarantined in your room with-travel to Europe to tour Shishani explained. out any love and affection. BLIKSEM, istogether with the Namib- she not scared her children might grow upian Tale quartet from 1 The San singers, N!ae without a loving, caring father … becauseto 17 July, starting in Komtsa, Baqu Kha//an, of her irresponsibility?! Esses man, whothe Netherlands and to //Ao N!ani and Kgao will go buy milk and bread on a dailyGermany and Austria. Xoa//an, will be joined basis?! K*K storie man, we need respect,The Kalahari Encounters’ by Gerri Ciqae Cwi, tender loving care when we are sick. Andalbum pays homage to who will do translations yes, yes I’m saying it ekwalifokoli… thea rich and beautiful musi- and drive them from their man flu is worse than labor pains, ja ek secal culture, a year after village to the airports and so, ek se so... want dis erg! So assambliefthe release of Shishani’s back. Apart from making tog ovakaendu yetu, kom tog net reg asb...highly successful debut an effort to preserve tra- please take care of us like you care for youralbum ‘Itaala’, which dition, Kalahari Encoun- eldest 25-year old son even if he is notwas voted “Best World ters is an exploration of living with us anymore. He gets mos allMusic Album Produced completely new musical the bloody attention! When his girlfriendin the Netherlands”. genre, respecting local leaves him okutja o’storie ounene (groot tradition while blending storie)! So ladies, let me give you a few Shishani explains it with musical inspira- tips on how to take care of our very, verythat for six months, she tion gathered elsewhere. fragile bodies when we have the flu. Trustdelved into endlessly me, Jesus will bless you in this afterlife iflistening, trying to under- It’s a movie for the you show us the proper care we need forstand the rhythms, and ears, involving the whole this time of crisis in our bedroom.the melodies of San mu- body and transporting the 1. No one is allowed to watch TV duringsic which mostly speaks listener to a wondrous this crisis time in the house, please leaveon healing, animals, world of great beauty the TV on world cup soccer. The couch ishunting and gathering and depth, a world reserved for him and him alone!and other day-to-day where the rarely heard 2. Get the local pastor to come pray foractivities. vocal harmonies and him, in tongues preferably! We need to intricate clapping of the keep the devil confused! Hambara kasha! “After a while, the San merge seamlessly 3. Please understand that I am in no posi-melodies started to lead with sonic warmth, tight tion to feed myself during this trying time,a life of their own in ensemble playing and my hands must stay under the blanket formy head. There was rhythmic drive provided warmth …feed me my soup!no getting round them by the quartet. 4. Rub my feet with Vicks or Puma Balsam every 2 hours, and rub it gently please, my liggaam pyn! 5. Tell the kids to whatsapp each other in the house, we are extremely sensitive to noise during this time of bereavement. 6. Call my mother every half an hour to let her know my status of blood pressure and temperature. I am no mama’s boy mara she doesn’t want me to die before her. It has been proven that the higher a man’s testosterone levels, the more severe he is affected by the man flu. So, if your man seems to take longer than usual to heal from this please just know, o’nara ongiy- ama (die man is n groot leeu , he’s the alpha male) ! So ladies, please behave yourself this year until September... it is way easier dealing with this than flies in the kitchen while you cook in December ….achoooo!

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