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WINNING NUMBERS NEWS BUSINESS SPORT 6 1411564 34 SHANINGWA ECONOMIC DEBMARINE/ 11 1428762 34 FED UP WITH CRISES WEIGH NFA CUP THIS REHOBOTH ON BON WEEKEND 6 1412267 34 P 03 P 10 P20 11 1396635 34www.informante.web.na • 061-275 4102 / 4363 Find us on 3 1377601 34 REMINDER THESE 5 NUMBERS APPEARED IN LAST WEEK’S INFORMANTÉ. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER. Your Community NEWSPAPER • 09 February - 15 February 2017 • Edition # 567 “No one interfered when Huang was arrested”GEINGOB EXPLAINS HUANGPresident Dr Hage Geingob took the opportunity to finally speak up about his relationship with prominent Chinese business tycoon, Jack Huang whowas arrested two weeks ago in connection with massive alleged tax evasion and money laundering of about N$3,5 billion. Gabby Tjiroze He explained how he came to be in that he took an oath to uphold the ural resources and highly acclaimed million. The Head of Nampol Public business with Huang. Namibian Constitution and the laws conservation efforts. I therefore call Relations, Deputy CommissionerAt the opening of the 2017 legal of this country. upon the legislature to send to me the Edwin Kanguatjivi said Huang was year at the Supreme Court yester- “Africa Rising was part of a Joint necessary amendments to the relevant arrested around 08h00 when he wasday, Geingob said “When my “friend” Development project on the plot in “These laws should be applied firmly laws to increase the penalties, so that about to board a plane to Angola.was arrested and spent a night in jail, Windhoek, which is jointly owned by and fairly no matter whom they may I sign them into law, for our courts tothere was no interference or inter- my former wife and me. apply to; including family, friends, enforce,” Geingob concluded. According to Kanguatjivi, Huang’svention. “business partners” or any office arrest is a result of tax evasion, fraud The offer was open to all bidders bearer,” he said. Meanwhile, Huang who became and money laundering. This is because in Namibia we and even Old Mutual showed interest, known as a self-proclaimed confi-uphold the rule of law, the separation however, the deal fell through at a He also touched on the current dante of President Geingob and other He said that police investigationsof powers and pride ourselves on the later stage. issue of poaching and that offenders high ranking officials, was arrested started early last year and alreadytotal independence of our judiciary,” deserve the maximum sentencing. on 1 February, at the Hosea Kutako led to the arrest of four people, withsaid the president. It was at this stage that Mr. Jack International Airport on charges Huang being the 5th suspect. Huang offered to partake in a co-de- “It is important that sentences relating to a N$3,5 billion fraud case. velopment of the property,” he stated. imposed for these crimes should He has been granted bail of N$1 Huang has since appeared in the reflect the severity and the danger Windhoek Magistrate’s Court and is He said it was pertinent and oppor- such crimes pose to our nation’s nat- set to return to court on 16 February. tune for him to inform the nationGRN allots expired food Maria David According to the acting ANTI-POACHING EAGLEWith many people benefiting chief regional officer, Phillipusfrom drought relief food, it Uusiku, the allegations of food (left to right) Tinus Hansen from ISAP, Heidi Herbert the widow of late Uwe Herbert who piloted the Super Cub for many years forseems government officials had being given out after it has ex- O&L, the MD of O&L, Sven Thieme, Karin, daughter of late Uwe Herbert, the MD of NBL, Wessie van der Westhuizen and, Pohambarecently sent out trucks carrying pired are not true at all, and that Shifeta. Photo: Dirk Heinrichexpired canned fish, which were the only message they usuallyto be distributed to all the resi- send is tell people to consumedents in the 12 constituencies of the food and not store it.Ohangwena region. “We do this since the condi- tions they live in are unsafe for Residents of Ohangwena said storage of food and it can bethey were informed through risky. We don’t give out expiredtheir headmen to eat the food food to people,” said Uusiku.immediately upon receiving it The governor of Ohangwenaand avoid hoarding it by storing region, Usko Nghaamwa saidit in cupboards as it has expired. that he was informed that there“The message came from the were boxes of canned fish thatregional office to our headmen was found that was past its expi-in all 12 constituencies to in- ry date, however he was assuredform us. We are people and our that the boxes were to be sendhealth matters. They have kept back to the supplier.the food in their offices and “Shiliongo, the acting chiefwhen they saw it’s not good for regional officer, told me on Sun-consumption that’s when they day afternoon that they founddecided to give it to us,” said boxes of expired canned fishone of the resident. amongst the food that had to be distributed to the 12 constituen- cies,” said Nghaamwa.V1A0L/0E2N/2T0IN17E–S1P2E/C02IA/2L0S1:7 59Lindt N$ .99 Sponge Nivea Men’s Spray Cake 150ml Assorted Lindor 200g J.C. Le Roux Assorted Vanilla / 21N$ .99 Chocolate Nivea Ladies & 39N$ .99 Mens Roll On Sparkling Wine Assorted Ladies Aero Assorted Spray 90ml 49N$ .99 12N$ .99 Assorted 19N$ .99 Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

2 NEWS 09 February - 15 February 2017 Kidnapping case and restraining orders neglectedREHO POLICE OFFICERS’ CASEPOSTPONEDTwo police officers who are currently under investigation by Nampol’s internal Investigation Directorate have appearedin the Rehoboth Gender Based Violence Office for contravening the Police Act and Regulations for misconduct lastweek, for negligence that led to the death of a woman. Eba Kandovazu suicide thereafter. guatjivi said that the names of the po- Commissioner noted that the case has NEEDLESS DEATH: The late LeatitiaThis follows an unattended kidnapping A family member told Informanté lice officers on duty will not be made been postponed to 13 and 17 March van Wyk. Photo contributedcase and neglected restraining orders public for now, as the investigations are this year.that led to the death of Leatitia van that Van Wyk reported her abusive underway. He, however, noted that itWyk, beginning of last year when she marital problems to the Rehoboth is unclear if the deceased in the matter A close family friend of the de-was fatally stabbed by her husband, police station, but she was unfairly is Van Wyk. He stated that the officers ceased claimed that the case has beenDianoh du Plessis who committed treated and her case was given little are charged with Regulations 16 of postponed because the investigating attention. Confirming the probe, Head the Police Act and that they are not team does not have enough evidence of Nampol Public Relations Division, charged criminally, but internally. The to prove its case against the alleged Deputy Commissioner Edwin Kan- misconduct of the police officers.Wife killer pleads guilty, apologises Airport cop granted bail Eba Kandovazu texted with and occasionally referred to as GRISLY: Willem Saul. Eba Kandovazu kilogrammes, through a tight ‘love’ in the messages, which then angered Photo: Eba Kandovazu The Police Officer who was security checkpoint at HKIA,A man who stabbed, hacked and then me. My wife told me it was normal for with the admissions. She remanded the on duty when a Chinese only to be arrested hours lat-chocked his wife to death admitted his her to receive messages from people,” Saul case to 22 February for submissions before national, identified as Ye er at OR Tambo Internation-guilt and showed his remorse for his explained. The latter further said that his sentencing. Zhiwei boarded a plane to al Airport in Johannesburg,actions. wife told him she was tired of their mar- State Prosecutor Marthino Olivier is OR Tambo International Air- South Africa. riage and she grabbed her phone, which prosecuting and Titus Ipumbu is repre- port in Johannesburg with The 40-year-old Willem Saul who then triggered him to slap her in the face. senting Saul, who is held at the Hosea 18 rhino horns was arrested The state alleged that Iitulamurdered his wife in September 2015 has She then allegedly bit Saul, who then took Kutako Airport police holding cells. and charged for obstructing wrongfully and unlawfullyadmitted to brutally murdering her and a kitchen knife and stabbed her under her or defeating the course of omitted to stop, detect orpleaded guilty in the Windhoek High armpit and left side of her chest, thereby justice. prevent protected resourcesCourt, before Judge Dinah Usiku. fracturing her ribs. In his plea explanation, (rhino horns) from passing Saul noted that he also assaulted his wife The officer, Abraham Iitula through the screening point Saul, a resident of Gobabis expressed his with an axe on her head and chocked her has since appeared in the to the aircraft where he wasremorse and revealed the gruesome events twice, resulting in her death. Katutura Magistrate’s Court responsible for screeningthat occurred in the morning of 7 Septem- before Magistrate Nyazo baggage.ber, two years ago. He stated that an argu- “I knew the stabbings and axe assaults Victor and has been grantedment erupted between him and his wife, could cause her death as I continued to bail of N$2 000. Itula is represented byIngenesia Saul, when he read messages in assault her until she died. I did not have defence lawyer Kadhilahis wife’s phone, from a man Saul believed any right to assault or kill her and I am ex- Ye managed to smuggle 18 Amoomo. Iitula’s case ishis wife was involved with. tremely sorry for my actions,” Saul noted. rhino horns, weighing 43 postponed to 5 April for further investigations. “When I confronted my wife, she denied Judge Dinah has thus convicted theany involvement with the man who she suspect, stating that the state is satisfiedZambezi Regional Commander dies State house official draws two salaries Staff Reporter he was re-deployed to the Refugee CampRegional Commander of Zambezi Re- RIP: Commissioner Liwakala Boniface at Zumbe and Kwanza Sul. Between the Eba Kandovazu of the President in 2013 andgion, Commissioner Liwakala Boniface Mukendwa. Photo contributed years 1984 -1985 he was sent to school in An official from the Office of has been receiving salaries fromMukendwa passed on after a short illness Campina, Brazil for a language course, the President has robbed the both the Ministry of Educationin Katima Mulilo on Monday, 6 February. uated as a Lieutenant. After that, he was together with 25 others. government of N$798 370 when and the Office of the President, sent back to Zambia. he unlawfully and consciously thus utilising the additional Namibian Police Deputy Commissioner Upon completion of his school in Brazil, utilised money from the Omu- salary, knowing that he wasEdwin Kanguatjivi confirmed his death. In 1980 he was dispatched to Angola as he went back to Angola and resumed his sati Regional Council Directo- not entitled to it. The state is“His departure will always linger in our a staff member at Tobias Hainyeko Train- previous position. In 1989 he returned rate of Education where he was believed to have suffered a lossminds, for he was a principled officer who ing Centre. In 1981 he was assigned to the home, to the Land of the Brave. In 1994 previously employed before he of N$798 370 at the hands ofstood tall in the maintenance of law and Eastern Front as a soldier and while there he was employed at the Ministry of Fish- started working at the Office of Shivute. Magistrate Ndapewaorder, the stance he valued and defended eries as a Fisheries Inspector. the President. Amadhila has granted him bailthroughout his policing career until his of N$50 000 in the Windhoekdeath,” said Kanguatjivi. He started his policing career in 1995 Immanuel Shivute was arrest- Magistrate’s Court and has re- and in 1996 he received his basic police ed on 31 January on charges of manded his case to 17 February The late Commissioner joined the Lib- training at the then Luiperdsvallei. theft and corruptly using his for further investigations.eration Struggle in 1975 together with 150 Throughout his policing career, the late position for gratification.youth from Katima Mulilo. He received Mukendwa served the Namibian Police Shivute has opted for a privatehis training in Zambia in that same year Force at Kavango East, Hardap, Khomas He is alleged to have been lawyer. Public Prosecutor Eras-and was thereafter declared a member of and Zambezi Regions in various capaci- transferred from the Omusati tus Hatutale has transferred thethe Peoples Liberation Army of Namibia ties. He is survived by his wife and four Regional Council to the Office case to the Katutura Regional(PLAN). In 1979, he was dispatched to children and six grandchildren. Court.Tanzania for military training and grad- The Memorial and Burial Services will be announced at a later stage. For more information, Deputy Commissioner Agas can be contacted on 0811 24 2649. Namibia Rhodes Big Bite 2 N$36902BIGGER PiecesofChicken Dairies 1l1it0r0e%AsJsuoicrteed 2ltr Fresh Milk & MORE Chips Full Cream 14N$ .99 / Low Fat 10/02/2017 - 12/02/2017 25N$ .99WEEKEND SPECIALS! 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09 February - 15 February 2017 NEWS 3 ‘I’m not the one to fire anybody’ Power stays onSHANINGWA FED Hoandi !Gaeb represented by a RED company.UP WITH REHO Namibia’s power utility, NamPower, Some of these towns and villagesThe ongoing dramas in Rehoboth got the Minister of Urban and Rural Development has decided not to discontinue powerhot under the collar, saying she’s fed up with complaints from Rehoboth. supply to villages and town councils, will never be able to pay the required mostly in southern Namibia. amounts of money within the foresee- Gabby Tjiroze Windhoek? I am not the one to fire FIT TO BE TIED: Minister of Urban able future, which means that residents anybody but I can give instructions and Rural Development Minister The power supply was to be cut yes- of these places will have to surviveThis comes after the residents of and I already did. The council is Sophia Shaningwa. terday, 8 February, after they failed to without electricity for quite a long Rehoboth took to the streets not doing what it was entrusted to Photo contributed pay their longstanding accounts, which time, if NamPower cuts power supplyto voice their frustrations over the do,” said Shaningwa amounted to N$46 million. After some to them. If the supply and distributionmismanagement of the town coun- villages paid their accounts and others is taken over by a RED company as iscil and demanding the removal of The march consisting of about made satisfactory arrangements, the the case in other regions, weaker townsthe acting chief executive officer, 300 people protested against what Board of Directors announced that and villages can be carried by theWillie Swartz, on Tuesday, 7 Febru- they label as neglect from the power supply to these affected towns stronger municipalities.ary. council and Swartz. and villages would not be discontin- ued. Mariental chief executive officer, Paul Minister Sophia Shaningwa said One of the pointers in the Nghiwilepo, said the municipality hadshe’s tired of always being called up petition was the unlawful special NamPower said in the statement paid more than N$5 million to avert ato handle issues that she already council meetings held to pass that most places responded positively black-out for the commercial capital ofgave instructions on what should resolutions that negatively affect culminating in the decision not to cut the Hardap Region.happen. rate payers, as they are not allowed electricity supply. The affected towns to attend such meetings. Another and villages now jointly owe the power He said the municipality will not “People don’t get tired of com- was the poor service delivery that utility some N$29,7 million. The utility allow that Mariental’s electricity is cutplaining and it has become very needed urgent attention which said the decision to cut power to those off as it will affect many sectors suchfrustrating. I already gave instruc- they felt the problem was caused by villages was taken in line with its debt as Namibia’s biggest dam, Hardap andtions to the council. It is no more removing competent managers and collection policy. the country’s second biggest prisonmy problem as the council is ap- replacing them with incompetent facility where thousands of inmates arepointed to take action against any ones. Meanwhile, the ultimatum by Nam- incarcerated.wrongdoings by employees. I have Power to cut power supply, brought tomy own office to deal with,” said a The crowd then dispersed but the the fore the urgent need for the estab- However, he said cutting of electricityfrustrated Shaningwa. residents were still upset saying lishment of a RED Company for the supply can be averted if all the major they felt government was account- south, which is to be called Southern institutions such as government minis- The residents marched to the able for the trouble in Rehoboth Red. tries pay their electricity consumptiontown council’s offices to hand in a Town Council because they turned on time.petition to the minister in the hope a blind eye to the people’s plea. Government efforts to establish theof finding her there after a letter of Southern Red company to administer Nghiwilepo said the municipalityinvitation was written to her office. Last year in November, the and distribute the supply of electricity managed to pay its account to Nam- residents also took to the streets to the impoverished southern towns Power after many residents cooperated “How can they expect me to be with the same complaints over the and villages has now become urgent and paid their accounts.in Rehoboth while my office is in removal of Willie Swartz. than never before as it is the only way to remedy the situation regarding “There was no need for us to take the power supply to these regions. entire N$5,3 million out of our invest- ment account” he said. Presently, southern Namibia is the only region in Namibia which is not Nghiwilepo said the Municipality will in future apply strict debt collec- tion measures in order to keep the municipality in good standing with NamPower.Okahandja residents Swartbooi’s land ultimatumowe N$26m the properties into their names. Hoandi !Gaeb He said the people where not born landless, but were Marthina K. Mutanga The Minister of Urban and Rural THE quest for genocide reparations and the issue of land deprived of it. However, he said the people know where theOkahandja municipality faces Development has been approached reform in Namibia cannot be separated, former Deputy land is. Swartbooi will hold similar meetings countrywidea serious cash-flow problem as to write off the outstanding debt of Minister of Land Reform, Bernadus Swartbooi told before ending with a mass rally in Windhoek.residents owe N$26 million in deceased home owners to speed up thousands of people at a gathering at Keetmanshoop lastunpaid rates and taxes. the transfer process. weekend. FIRED UP: Bernadus Swartbooi. Photo: Hoandi !Gaeb The mayor of Okahandja, Jo- On a positive note Hindjou said, The energetic young politician told the well-attendedhannes Congo Hindjou said there “We replaced sewerage pipes in meeting that Namibians are not begging the governmentis a serious need to recover this Nau-Aib next to Pastor Jacob for land, but are demanding their right to get back theiroutstanding debt and the mu- church and other areas too. There ancestral land.nicipality is looking into the best are other areas that need to bepossible way to collect the money upgraded as well and the technical “Freedom without land is not freedom,” the fired upfrom the residents. department is working on plans Swartbooi told the crowd. for these upgrades to be done in Hindjou said the high level of the near future.” Swartbooi was speaking for the first time since his sack-poverty in the municipal area has ing from his position as deputy minister, by President Drforced the council to introduce Currently there are also tenders Hage Geingob, after he refused to publicly apologise to hisvarious measures to assist those on offer for cleaning the town that senior, Minister Utoni Nujoma for accusing him of unfairwho are economically unable to will be awarded very soon.The practices during land if those in government ignore themeet normal rates. The council town is zoned for eight areas and request for land, in the country.will come up with ways on how to eight successful tenderers will beassist pensioners with discounts on awarded to keep those areas clean.  Swartbooi stated that Namibians are the only rightfulbasic water and sewerage charges guarantors for fair land distribution, adding that the cur-and refuse removal charges.  The dump site is also a concern rent process of land reform is broken and needs urgent to the council and they are in the redress. Referring to the upcoming land conference later Hindjou said his office have process to relocate to another area, this year the former deputy minister and //Karas regionalreceived numerous requests to according to Hindjou. governor said Namibians must position themselves towrite off outstanding municipal attend the conference and give their input. “We are notdebts.  The original owners of Hindjou also informed the asking for favours. It is our inalienable right to contributesome houses have passed away and community that the council won’t to the future of Namibia,” he said.relatives are unable to pay the out- tolerate illegal land grabbers andstanding debts and can’t transfer residents building on municipal Swartbooi also said that if those in government choose land illegally. to ignore the request for land, the newly-formed Landless People’s Movement will do whatever is necessary to bring about justice in the land distribution process. WEEKEND SPECIAL: Mrs Balls Hugo’s Hugo’s PeBalnauckt BCuattter10/02/2017 – 12/02/2017 Sweet Chilli Tomato Sauce Mix Fruit 400g cc/2015/13183 Sauce 700g Jam 25N$ .99 385ml 900g 14N$ .99 15N$ .99 18N$ .99FREEDeliveries delivery solutions cc We specialize in GROCERY DELIVERIES from any Shoprite or Checkers* Services ONLY available in Windhoek(Sms) +264 81 259 2755 • (Cell) +264 81 407 1776 Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. 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4 NEWS 09 February - 15 February 2017 O&L donates anti-poaching plane Amazing Kids expandedNO MERCY ON FOR rapidlyPOACHERSA Piper Super Cub, which belonged to the Olthaver Marthina K Mutangaand List Group and which was used for many yearsfor patrols and to find animals with radio trans- AMAZING Kids Private School and Acad-mitters, has been donated to Intelligence Support emy, first started as an after-school-care forAgainst Poaching (ISAP) on Wednesday, 8 February. school children who needed extra classes after school supervision has grown with Dirk Heinrich of poaching,” Shifeta pointed out. THE PROTECTOR: Minister Pohamba Shifeta sitting at the controls of the two- rapid strides from only three learners to The number of poached rhinos seater Piper Super Cub with NBL Director Wessie van der Westhuizen looking on. almost 900.Handing over the two-seater dropped from 91 in the year 2015 Photo: Dirk Heinrich plane in the presence of the to 63 last year, while the number Emma Kakona, the founder and theMinister of Environment and of elephants poached rose from stand back and do everything within Protector” and be used to locate chee- principal of the school said what startedTourism, Pohamba Shifeta, the 49 in 2015 to 101 in the year the law to take these criminals into tahs and other animals with radio and as a passion has, with vision, developedmanaging director of Namibia 2016. “We need to do more with custody without endangering their or GPS transmitters, provide logistics and the idea of a school with a differenceBreweries (NBL), Wessie van the little resources we have and own lives,” Shiveta said. during poaching operations, incidents developed when the number of learnersder Westhuizen said, that rhino ensure that no rhino or elephant and follow-up operations, for active attending the after-care increased rapidly.poaching is no longer just a is illegally hunted in this country. For the past two years NBL has patrols in specific areas, carcass loca-Namibian or SADC issue – it is strengthened ISAP´s operations with tions and a lot more wildlife-related In 1998 Kakona started with privateat the centre of the world´s at- In this regard, support from an annual sponsorship of N$100 000. activities. tutoring of learners at her home and thentention. “We need to understand the private sector is crucial,” the established a pre-primary school in 2003that, not only does losing one minister stressed. The small plane will be known as “the for Windhoek Central SDA Church duringsingle rhino cause an ecological her reign as Education Secretary, untilimbalance, but the impact it has The minister again warned all 2007 when Amazing Kids Private Schoolon our economy, in particular the poachers, would-be poachers and and Academy formally started.tourism industry, is enormous,” syndicates, that the law enforce-Van der Westhuizen said. ment agencies of Namibia are “In 2007 we started with three full-time ready and prepared to protect all learners and since than there has been a “Poaching in Namibia has to an wildlife at all costs. “We will use steady increase as parents looked for extraextent been on the increase but the necessary minimum force to classes for their children. From four learn-at the same time more poachers arrest poachers. These criminals ers that benefited from my first tutoring,and syndicates have been arrested are often armed with weapons the number grew to 879 over an eight yearand this has resulted in a decline of war and are dangerous. This period,” said Kakona. means that our law enforcement agencies cannot and will not During the time she managed the school, she compiled the first mathematics policy for the school and they won the Mathemat- ics Olympiad in 2005 and 2006 against some of the top schools in the country. The school start from Grade 00 and learn- ers first need to do tests in order to be accepted to the school.Trustco Administrative Weather caused pilot toSupport Services (Pty) Ltd crash chopperhas a vacancy for a: miXed TGH 000/02/08 Dirk Heinrich at 5h38 (Namibian summer time) approaching Eros airport from aHuman Resources O cer Following a helicopter crash last to fly the Robinson R44 helicopter south easterly direction, the direc- year, the Eros Airport in Wind- to a farm near Dordabis 163km tion the helicopter pilot chose to fly.(1 x Windhoek) hoek has since instructed that away, where it was needed for game pilots who have not got instru- capture that day. The helicopter According to the report the pilotJob Responsibilities: ment flying ratings should not be with the registration V5-HFW had must have been confused in the• Process inter-company promotions and transfers; allowed to take off from the facil- received a 50-hour interval inspec- cloudy conditions because he had• Update and track warnings register; ity and to ensure that pilots switch tions in Windhoek as prescribed by turned the helicopter and tried• Assist with performance appraisals; on their transponders and adhere the manufacturer. to get more thrust to climb in an• Compile and track salary increment and bonus lists; to all regulations. attempt to fly over the mountains.• Conduct induction of new employees; According to the report, the pilot The visibility must have been• Assist with compiling monthly HR reports; The final report of the civil air- who had a total of 1700 flying hours close to zero and eventually the• Update and track leave records; craft accident investigation by the of which 588 hours were on that helicopter crashed half way up the• Draft and distribute letters of suspension, promotion, termination Directorate of Aircraft Accident type of chopper, was concerned mountain with a speed of nearly Investigation on the fatal helicopter about the weather conditions that 200 km/hour onto the rugged ter- and warnings; crash on 8 April 2016 concluded morning. He was advised by the rain. The Robinson R44 was totally• Perform filing, scanning and linking functions; that weather conditions played a Eros tower to fly the outbound destroyed on impact and the pilot• Assist HR management as and when needed. major role in the accident. The pilot route to the Hosea Kutako airport fatally injured. The pilot did not reportedly lost orientation in low and stay clear of low clouds cover- acquire a weather report nor didCandidate Profile: clouds over the Auas Mountains ing the Auas mountains. The pilot he file a flight plan. He also did• An energetic and creative self-starter; south of Windhoek before sunrise did not comply with the instruc- not switch on the transponder and• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills; on the fatal day and crashed into tions by the tower and tried to clear squawk 2000 for the radar to track• Must display a strong work ethic, positive team attitude and the mountain. the mountains. Another reason why the flight. the pilot was directed towards the interpersonal skills; The pilot, 44-year-old Lambert Hosea Kutako international airport A few days later another helicop-• Must be highly organised with excellent problem-solving skills; Roux took off from the Eros airport was because there were two aircraft ter crashed close to the accident site• Must be able to work independently with ability to perform under with fatal results. pressure and with little supervision and meet deadlines;• Ability to balance scrambled eggs with the sphenoid fontanelle;• Excellent presentation skills and ability to interact with all levels of management from internal and external organisations;• Must be able to exercise patience and tolerance, to think strategically and e ciently manage multiple tasks;• Be willing to travel from time to time;• Be willing to learn.Qualifications and experience:• Grade 12 Certificate;• At least three (3) years experience in a similar position;• Must be fluent in English;• Computer literate.Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will beaccepted. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed and no CVs orattached documentation shall be returned. Your CV may be submitted to:E-mail: [email protected]: 061 – 275 4090Closing Date: 17 February 2017 The rotor mast and gearbox were lying 117 meters from the impact point. Photo: Dirk Heinrich

4 NEWS 09 February - 15 February 2017 O&L donates anti-poaching plane Amazing Kids expandedNO MERCY FOR rapidlyPOACHERSA Piper Super Cub, which belonged to the Olthaver Marthina K Mutangaand List Group and which was used for many yearsfor patrols and to find animals with radio trans- AMAZING Kids Private School and Acad-mitters, has been donated to Intelligence Support emy, first started as an after-school-care forAgainst Poaching (ISAP) on Wednesday, 8 February. school children who needed extra classes after school supervision has grown with Dirk Heinrich of poaching,” Shifeta pointed out. THE PROTECTOR: Minister Pohamba Shifeta sitting at the controls of the two- rapid strides from only three learners to The number of poached rhinos seater Piper Super Cub with NBL Director Wessie van der Westhuizen looking on. almost 900.Handing over the two-seater dropped from 91 in the year 2015 Photo: Dirk Heinrich plane in the presence of the to 63 last year, while the number Emma Kakona, the founder and theMinister of Environment and of elephants poached rose from stand back and do everything within Protector” and be used to locate chee- principal of the school said what startedTourism, Pohamba Shifeta, the 49 in 2015 to 101 in the year the law to take these criminals into tahs and other animals with radio and as a passion has, with vision, developedmanaging director of Namibia 2016. “We need to do more with custody without endangering their or GPS transmitters, provide logistics and the idea of a school with a differenceBreweries (NBL), Wessie van the little resources we have and own lives,” Shiveta said. during poaching operations, incidents developed when the number of learnersder Westhuizen said, that rhino ensure that no rhino or elephant and follow-up operations, for active attending the after-care increased rapidly.poaching is no longer just a is illegally hunted in this country. For the past two years NBL has patrols in specific areas, carcass loca-Namibian or SADC issue – it is strengthened ISAP´s operations with tions and a lot more wildlife-related In 1998 Kakona started with privateat the centre of the world´s at- In this regard, support from an annual sponsorship of N$100 000. activities. tutoring of learners at her home and thentention. “We need to understand the private sector is crucial,” the established a pre-primary school in 2003that, not only does losing one minister stressed. The small plane will be known as “the for Windhoek Central SDA Church duringsingle rhino cause an ecological her reign as Education Secretary, untilimbalance, but the impact it has The minister again warned all 2007 when Amazing Kids Private Schoolon our economy, in particular the poachers, would-be poachers and and Academy formally started.tourism industry, is enormous,” syndicates, that the law enforce-Van der Westhuizen said. ment agencies of Namibia are “In 2007 we started with three full-time ready and prepared to protect all learners and since than there has been a “Poaching in Namibia has to an wildlife at all costs. “We will use steady increase as parents looked for extraextent been on the increase but the necessary minimum force to classes for their children. From four learn-at the same time more poachers arrest poachers. These criminals ers that benefited from my first tutoring,and syndicates have been arrested are often armed with weapons the number grew to 879 over an eight yearand this has resulted in a decline of war and are dangerous. This period,” said Kakona. means that our law enforcement agencies cannot and will not During the time she managed the school, she compiled the first mathematics policy for the school and they won the Mathemat- ics Olympiad in 2005 and 2006 against some of the top schools in the country. The school start from Grade 00 and learn- ers first need to do tests in order to be accepted to the school.Trustco Administrative Weather caused pilot toSupport Services (Pty) Ltd crash chopperhas a vacancy for a: miXed TGH 000/02/08 Dirk Heinrich at 5h38 (Namibian summer time) approaching Eros airport from aHuman Resources O cer Following a helicopter crash last to fly the Robinson R44 helicopter south easterly direction, the direc- year, the Eros Airport in Wind- to a farm near Dordabis 163km tion the helicopter pilot chose to fly.(1 x Windhoek) hoek has since instructed that away, where it was needed for game pilots who have not got instru- capture that day. The helicopter According to the report the pilotJob Responsibilities: ment flying ratings should not be with the registration V5-HFW had must have been confused in the• Process inter-company promotions and transfers; allowed to take off from the facil- received a 50-hour interval inspec- cloudy conditions because he had• Update and track warnings register; ity and to ensure that pilots switch tions in Windhoek as prescribed by turned the helicopter and tried• Assist with performance appraisals; on their transponders and adhere the manufacturer. to get more thrust to climb in an• Compile and track salary increment and bonus lists; to all regulations. attempt to fly over the mountains.• Conduct induction of new employees; According to the report, the pilot The visibility must have been• Assist with compiling monthly HR reports; The final report of the civil air- who had a total of 1700 flying hours close to zero and eventually the• Update and track leave records; craft accident investigation by the of which 588 hours were on that helicopter crashed half way up the• Draft and distribute letters of suspension, promotion, termination Directorate of Aircraft Accident type of chopper, was concerned mountain with a speed of nearly Investigation on the fatal helicopter about the weather conditions that 200 km/hour onto the rugged ter- and warnings; crash on 8 April 2016 concluded morning. He was advised by the rain. The Robinson R44 was totally• Perform filing, scanning and linking functions; that weather conditions played a Eros tower to fly the outbound destroyed on impact and the pilot• Assist HR management as and when needed. major role in the accident. The pilot route to the Hosea Kutako airport fatally injured. The pilot did not reportedly lost orientation in low and stay clear of low clouds cover- acquire a weather report nor didCandidate Profile: clouds over the Auas Mountains ing the Auas mountains. The pilot he file a flight plan. He also did• An energetic and creative self-starter; south of Windhoek before sunrise did not comply with the instruc- not switch on the transponder and• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills; on the fatal day and crashed into tions by the tower and tried to clear squawk 2000 for the radar to track• Must display a strong work ethic, positive team attitude and the mountain. the mountains. Another reason why the flight. the pilot was directed towards the interpersonal skills; The pilot, 44-year-old Lambert Hosea Kutako international airport A few days later another helicop-• Must be highly organised with excellent problem-solving skills; Roux took off from the Eros airport was because there were two aircraft ter crashed close to the accident site• Must be able to work independently with ability to perform under with fatal results. pressure and with little supervision and meet deadlines;• Ability to balance scrambled eggs with the sphenoid fontanelle;• Excellent presentation skills and ability to interact with all levels of management from internal and external organisations;• Must be able to exercise patience and tolerance, to think strategically and e ciently manage multiple tasks;• Be willing to travel from time to time;• Be willing to learn.Qualifications and experience:• Grade 12 Certificate;• At least three (3) years experience in a similar position;• Must be fluent in English;• Computer literate.Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will beaccepted. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed and no CVs orattached documentation shall be returned. Your CV may be submitted to:E-mail: [email protected]: 061 – 275 4090Closing Date: 17 February 2017 The rotor mast and gearbox were lying 117 meters from the impact point. Photo: Dirk Heinrich

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6 EDITORIAL 09 February - 15 February 2017 RETRO­ SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOMulti-party PIC OF THE DAY Photo: Noel Celisdemocracy thriveson diversity Manila, Philippines: A resident pours water on a fire that destroyed hundreds of homes in Delpan. If there’s anything that will cost Namibia its political THE PREVALENCE OF POVERTY stability from this moment on, it is the intolerance fordivergent views in the political arena and the victimisa- Oxfam, a confederation of 2015/2016, to update their living in poverty! developed middle class findtion of proponents of change. charitable organisations 2009/2010 one. And they have Clearly, the Namibian gov- themselves. focused on the alleviation released their preliminary Key It is inevitable to conclude that some of the frontrun- of global poverty, recently Poverty Indicators. ernment has done an outstand- It is also a fact that humansners don’t believe in the Constitution of the country. released a report with a rather ing job in reducing poverty are wired to pay way more disturbing statistic. In ‘An In order to measure pov- here at home. Still, that 18% is attention to negative news than When views of dissent are not tolerated, the effect economy for the 99 percent,’ erty, they established three quite a sizable 410 000 people positive news – hence whythereof cascades to the ordinary people supporting that they revealed that just eight different poverty lines. The in our country. We still have I’ve seen little about the Keyspecific movement or organisation. Eventually it be- men owned as much as the food poverty line is defined as some ways to go, hence the Poverty Indicators of Namibiacome an indirect form of instigation for violence against poorest 3,6 billion people on those persons unable to pur- Harambee Prosperity Plan. over the past month. Mediaothers with a different political persuasion. the planet. These eight, the chase enough food to sustain But what about that income tends to focus on the nega- report claims, are a symptom themselves, i.e. unable to buy inequality? Well, last time it tive news in order to attract Every citizen of the republic has the right to speak out of growing income inequality 2100 calories worth of food was measured in 2009/2010, eyeballs – and that’s not a bal-without fear or favour, including politicians. However, in the world, and an obstacle each day. This was calculated our Gini Coefficient had been anced view of the world. Onpoliticians have to accept that their privacy, up until the to poverty alleviation. In order to cost N$293,10 per month. reduced to 59,7 – we were every day in the last 25 yearsdoorsteps of their bedrooms, is not guaranteed and that’s of wealth, they are: Bill Gates, In 2003, this meant 9% of the no longer the country with there could have been a news-why they are not private citizens for they are elected Microsoft founder; Amancio population, or 163 000 people the most unequal distribution paper headline saying “Theby the people for the people. The interpretation of the Ortega, founder of fashion in Namibia, lived below this of income in the world, and number of people in extremeethos of respect for the elders, as in the African culture, house Inditex; Warren Buffett, line. Since then, this number moved down to sixth place. poverty fell by 137 000 sinceshould not come in the picture with no merits if the only financier; Carlos Slim Helu, yesterday”.justification is to gag dissenting views. Unity does not Mexican business magnate; has reduced to 5,8% of the There was much room formean the absence of dissent, and that’s why they say Jeff Bezos, Amazon boss; population, or 31 000 people improvement, and improve we For example, Oxfam failed toit should be for a purpose and common good. The insist- Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook less. did. The latest figures show mention that five of those eightence for everybody to toe the line or ship out, will not creator; Larry Ellison, Oracle our Gini Coefficient down richest people have signed Theguarantee success in a society that is based on pluralism founder; and Michael Bloomb- Then there’s the extreme further, to 57,2. This means Giving Pledge, Bill Gates (co-and the rule of law. Yes, it is also a fact that everyone’s erg, former mayor of New poverty line, i.e. those living we’re now tenth in the world! founder), Warren Buffett (co-rights end where another person’s right begins. York. on less than N$389,30 per We’ve moved up to better than founder), Mark Zuckerberg, month. This measure by nature Zambia! Larry Ellison, and Michael In a multi-party democracy every word or action is up And yet… global poverty includes the food poverty Bloomberg. That pledges themfor scrutiny. The appeal for answers or justification for continues to decline despite line. In 2003, this amounted Well, with so much improve- to commit more than half ofany action should not create animosity but should be these individuals’ massive to 21,9% of the population, or ment, why then the alarmist their wealth to philanthropy.an opportunity to constructively modify accordingly. wealth. In the last 25 years, the 398 000 people in Namibia. nature of the Oxfam report? The total commitments underSo many national projects that cost the country tens of share of the world population By now, that has been reduced Perhaps it is because while the the pledge is already US$732billions of dollars have failed dismally, forgotten, and that lives in extreme poverty to 11% of the population, or world certainly has improved billion.the money gone. It is also true that a State cannot satisfy (defined as less than US$1,90 about 147 000 people no long- for those living in developingeveryone but it can make compromises in the inter- per day) has declined from er living in extreme poverty! countries, income inequality Two-thirds of the povertyest of all. The truth, albeit relative, has its own way of 35% in 1990 to just 10,7% to- has increased among the devel- reduction over the past tworesurfacing irrespective of the amount of structures and day. Even sub-Saharan Africa Finally, we come to the oped nations of the world, and decades have come from eco-control of information put in place. Ideally, there should has its share decline from a standard poverty line – those they are feeling the squeeze on nomic growth. As Mr Buffetbe a correlation between the executive actions of party peak of 58,4% in 1993 to 41% people defined as being simply the middle class there. In fact, said, “In my entire lifetime,politics and the country’s supreme law. If the argument today. Globally, the number of poor. This is defined as living while there were significant everything that I’ve spentthat the constitution was a compromise and therefore people living in extreme pov- on less than N$520,80 per real income gains over the past will be quite a bit less than 1not entirely accepted, should stick, then the executive erty has decreased from 1,85 month. In 2003, this amounted 15 years for those from the percent of everything I make.and the legislator must frankly and publicly tell the na- billion in 1990, to just 766 mil- to a staggering 37,7% of the bottom of the income distri- The other 99 percent plus willtion whether they believe in the supreme law or not. lion today – in 25 years, over 1 population – 685 000 people. bution to the 80th percentile, go to others because it has no billion people have been lifted Now, however, this has been those from the 80th percentile utility to me. So it’s silly for Ultimately, divergent views are the pillars of multi- out of extreme poverty. reduced to a mere 18% of the to the 95th received no gains me to not transfer that utilityparty democracy and should be openly promoted by population – a reduction of al- at all – and that’s where the to people who can use it.” It isnone other than the State and the Judiciary. The numbers show that a most 275 000 people no longer time we harness the knowledge large number of those are, and experience of those who EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER however, still in Africa. Those know how to create wealth if in extreme poverty are 383 we want to create the growth • The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of million in Africa, 327 mil- required to do it. They seem to our advertisers and the views aired in letters are not lion in Asia, 19 million in stand ready to help the world necessarily those of the newspaper. South America, 13 million in do just that. North America, 2,5 million • Informanté publishes all advertisements in good in Oceania and 0,7 million Desmond P van Heerden, faith and cannot be held liable for any misrepresen- in Europe. But how many of HonsBComm (Stell) is the tation, losses or injury to any reader making use of these are in Namibia? 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09 February - 15 February 2017 EDITORIAL 7A NAMIBIAN Flipside ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME WOULD SMELL AS SWEET#LizelleNam CHRIS JACOBIE IOL would like to thank you for flying Beware of Crisis Namibia’s flag high at the Miss Universe of Credibility! event. You have proven to us all that no The whispers of discontent the product of ordinary citizens who one can be too busy to follow their spreading through communities toil and endure shoulder to shoulder. dreams. You are a role model for so many from all corners of Namibia can only Citizens now know that the hope fed be ignored at the peril of a fatal by the useless is just rendering their Namibians and your dedication to your crisis of credibility in leadership fate more hopeless. dreams, family, supporters and your and to ignore these whispers much studies can only be matched by your longer will result in a storm of A divided leadership with selective contempt in all authority. accountability will raise the murmur smile. Thank you for being our inspiration. to a crisis of credibility where What is worse is the arrogance of citizens will lose interest first andwww.iol.na power by senior government officials respect everyday and the greed of beneficiaries of the entrenched incompetence that In spite of the best efforts to renders ministers either powerless alleviate the fears of Namibians or untouchable. The combination that the country is not on the verge discourages efforts to unite one and of bankruptcy, there is hardly a all behind the presidential prosperity taxi where the passengers are not agenda which without a doubt insisting that the there is no money already made huge differences and left in government. It seems that must keep the momentum. It is those administrators who were an opportunity Namibians cannot responsible for the serial mess afford to lose. in ministries are now the same in charge to take what is left and There is no better example of divide it amongst their cronies a community that is ignored, who benefitted from projects neglected and humiliated than that were misguided and money- the residents of Rehoboth. They making schemes with no impact are governed by a council as if on the societies where these were they are rebels that deserve to be launched. treated harshly. What is even more disappointing is that the perception Even the statues in front of the is that the authorities fail to rescue parliament and the Heroes’ Acre will a community that are victims of bow their heads in shame at the lack an administration that does not of unity in leadership, purpose and even deserve to be called a town loyalty to the citizens. management. The regional and local leadership Windhoek, the seat of parliament, should remind themselves that the judiciary and State House was they only had a voting average without a chief executive officer of 31% and 38%. It does not take for more than a year, because of a genius or a political analyst to political machinations to the extent recognise that between 69% and that nobody wanted the job, even on 62% rejected the candidates before a silver platter? the polling booth opened. In fact, the candidates failed to convince It now seems that the government the voters of the importance of is a victim of the popularity of the voting. In contrast, 71% voted in President and the Swapo Party the presidential and parliamentary and local and regional authorities elections. The popularity of the pretend that they enjoy equal president is not automatically popularity and even assume passed on to his appointees and powers of the highest authority. those who complain about local and Communities are kept hostage by regional service delivery south of the individuals who either refuse or Swapo powerbase mostly did not don’t understand the mandate of vote. the President. The impression is created that there are those who Namibians expect respect for the decided they must get out of the 71% who voted for change and do system and take what they can not deserve to be kept hostage by before it runs dry. It fuels the breeze those that were rejected by two- of discontent. IIf there are Namibian thirds of their communities before leaders whose heads are so high the votes even started. in the clouds that they do not hear the whispers of discontent, they Namibia does not want to hear should bow and stretch out a hand who to follow towards prosperity of sympathy to the communities through transformation; they want that they trample on. It is an insult to see who to follow as they are to every Namibian to be fed more entitled to expect their leaders to promises to a nation who endure for get rid of those who have proven the love of the country and loyalty that their own interest is the only to the national leadership. interest. Leadership must not claim the Namibia deserves better and the Namibian unity and loyalty to the time has come for the best to act state that they are not responsible against the worst. for. It is not their achievement, but Those who do not get out should be forced out to save Namibia which faces no threat but from within.

8 FEATURE 09 February - 15 February 2017 0KING MANDUME’S CEN Placido Hikukilwa The centenary commemoration of an King Mandume Ya Ndemufayo’s death instant at- led to the Omhedi Palace of traction. Local residents Queen Martha were clearly entertained by the Nelumbu. horse riders and the OvaHerero’s military- like drills. Among the gifts Rukoro brought to the queen was a Simental bull and two Bonsmara heifers. The Mbanderu delegation under Chief Kilus Nguvauva also brought gifts including cattle and cash. But the real magnitude of the commemorations only became clear Saturday when people from all corners of the country descended on the Omhedi palace: president Hage Geingob and his two predecessors Sam Nujoma and Hifikepunyre Pohamba; Prime Minister Saara Kuu- gongelwa-Amadhila and her cabinet colleagues; McHenry Venaani of the official opposition; diplomats, regional governors, heads of almost Mandume - all traditional authorities in Namibia or their representatives; heads of “young and brave” private and state-owned enterprises; church leaders; researchers and1917 - 2017 King Mandume Ya Ndemufayo was historians, as well as a strong Angolan delegation that included the executive mayor of Namacunde Apolo Ndinoulenga and the Catholic young but demonstrated extreme bravery bishop of Ondjiva, Pio Hipunyati. when he confronted the invading Portuguese “The friendship between Angola and Namibia is eternal,” said Ndi- and British imperial forces. noulenga, who represented governor Kundy Paihama of the Cunene “The reason we commemorate his death, is province of Angola. because his bravery makes us proud,” said Nelulu Statue of Namibian Hero unveiledas he addressed the welcoming ceremony that kickedoff four-day commemorations of the centenary of King Over the weekend, president Hage Geingob unveiled a statue of post- bor-Mandume’s death at Omhedi village in the Ohangwena King Mandume Ya Ndemufayo at Omhedi. He stated that Ohamba dis- ders ad-Region and at Oihole in the southern Cunene province of Mandume Ya Ndemufayo’s fearless spirit and unwavering determi-Angola. nation to defend the territorial integrity of his people, is not only aQueen Martha Nelumbu was expected to use the welcoming testament to his bravery, but a testament to the spirit of the Namibianceremony to launch a book on Oukwanyama history, but the people and the African people as a whole who rejected foreign oc-gathering was informed that the book is not yet ready. cupationHowever, other activities took place as planned. “We have declared this year as the year of rededication; first andAfter retired teacher Priskila Kambode presented a moving poem foremost, rededication to the Almighty for creating this beautifulabout Mandume, retired police commissioner Nghiyalasha Hauly- country of ours, in which we live as inhabit-ondjaba and a team of NDF experts, used a military terrain modeland a large map to explain how the attack against Mandume’s Oihole ants. We also rededicated ourselves to our core national values which have sustainedpalace was planned and carried out. our sovereignty and integrity for the past“Mandume did not expect an attack from the south. That is why he 26 years. Core values such as unity, peacesent the bulk of his army to the north to ambush Portuguese forces and stability, rule of law, reconciliation andthat were purportedly advancing on Oihole from that direction. But economic equality are the cornerstones of ourthe Portuguese movements were merely what we call ‘deception’. democracy and we shall never compromiseThe real threat was the Union of South Africa troops that advancedfrom the south and eventually attacked the palace from the east,” said on them.   I am happy to be part of this inclusive gath-Lieutenant-Colonel Fillemon Shafashike. ering. It is pleasing to witness the presenceEvery now and then there was a gun shot on the south-western of Namibians from all different ethnic groupsside of the palace and many people wondered what was going on. who have travelled from far and wide to con-“One shot, one ox. You can actually know the number of oxen gregate right here in Omhedi. This is indica-slaughtered by merely keeping count of the gun shots. I think tive of the fact that Namibia is a republic andthere will be enough meat for everyone tonight and tomorrow,” not a grouping of Bantustans.said an excited Likius Kakololo who heads the palace’s proto-col. If we encourage the practice of attending each other’s gatherings and singing each Commemoration Day other’s songs, then soon we will be able to create a national dance, a national song and aOvaherero Paramount Chief Vekuii Rukoro led an national culture. impressive delegation that was especially welcomed  Our gathering today is taking place close to in the palace and was allocated a site outside near the border we share with our brothers and a kindergarten where they promptly set up tents sisters from Angola, and I therefore want to and other temporary structures, making the site highlight a very pertinent matter. As Africans, we all acknowledge the fact that Europe’s

09 February - 15 February 2017 FEATURE 9NTENARY AT OMHEDI arbi- How- Nu- trary ever, this does joma colonial not mean that we should and have imposed some start to claim the territories of fellow Hifikepunyevantages on Africa. African states by using ancestral boundaries as Pohamba. justification. Therefore, there is no basis for Namibians to claim Angolan territory as their own. Whoever dreams of Addressing the main that notion must stop it today. commemorative event on Saturday, Geingob said Namibia This icon and symbol of our nationhood has been memorialized in will remain on the path of unity. Namibia at Heroes Acre. Furthermore, a number of streets around He said the presence at Omhedi of the country are named after him, including the famous Mandume Ya representatives of various ethnic groups Ndemufayo Avenue in Windhoek. In Angola, he is memorialized at is indicative of the fact that Namibia is a Oihole and one of the streets in Luanda is named after him, including republic and not a grouping of bantustans. a university in Lubango. As we commemorate Mandume, we should bear in mind that although it is always meritorious to honour our He said this also confirmed Namibia’s national national heroes through monuments, statues and street names, the best identity which every Namibian should be proud of. way we, as Namibians can honour these heroes is by emulating their outstanding qualities, such as their moral fortitude, valor, patriotism, Geingob also dealt a fatal blow to those still advo- wisdom and commitment to justice, even at the expense of them loos- cating the idea that parts of Angola ought to be incorpo- ing their lives. These are qualities that help buttress the foundations rated into Namibia. of peace, unity and security, on which the Namibian House is built. “I declare here and now that there is no basis for Namibi- In conclusion, I would like to share with you a quote by Anton ans to claim Angolan territory as their own. Whoever dreams Muziwakhe Lebembe who once said, “One who wants to create a of that notion must stop it today”. future must not forget the past.” As we continue plotting our way towards a future of prosperity for all Namibians, let us not forget our Queen receives Van Rooyen family/Trustco message past and its heroes and heroines for in remembering those who gave up their lives for our liberation, we recommit ourselves to continue Chris Jacobie handed over a letter from Trusco’s Quinton van where they left off. Rooyen who could not personally make it to the commemorations. We unite in commemorating the memory of Namibia’s heroes and The Kwanyama Queen, Martha Mwadinomho Kristian Nelumbu, heroines, we unite in commemorating the memory of Ohamba Man- has received a special message of goodwill and appreciation of good dume Ya Ndemufayo and we unite as one people, as we narrate our leadership and her and her subjects’ contribution to liberation and own narrative, the Namibian narrative. Long live Namibia’s heroes national reconciliation from the Van Rooyen family and the Trustco and heroines, long live Ohamba Mandume Ya Ndemufayo, and long Group Holdings Managing Director, Dr Quinton van Rooyen. The live the Land of the Brave. I thank you.” Dr Geingob told the huge message from Van Rooyen was handed over to the Queen at Omhedi gathering. Palace by Head: Informanté and Special Projects, Chris Jacobie. He was granted an audience with the queen who fondly remembered the Namibia - on clear path to continued consultations she had with Van Rooyen prior to the listing of Trustco unity on the stock exchange. The centenary commemoration of the death of King Mandume Ya Ndemufayo at Omhedi in the Ohangwena Region has turned into the most important signposts on the road national of unity, with the Ondonga Traditional Authority under King Immanuel Kauluma Elifas -- who is also the chairman of the council of traditional leaders in Namibia -- extending an olive branch to their Oukwanyama counterparts In a speech read on his behalf by senior headman Joseph Asino, King Elifas said disputes between traditional authorities should be solved through dialogue instead of taking them to the high court. In a rare occasion, the different ovaHerero and ovaMbanderu delegations shared the occasion in the presence of president Hage Geingob and his two predecessors, Sam

10 BUSINESS 09 February - 15 February 2017BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review BoN latest figures show increase in gov debt 01 February 2017 - 07 February 2017 ECONOMIC NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE CRISES WEIGH ON BON NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 31.00 5.80 750 23,250 AGRA LTD AGR 1.46 0.69 224 327DOWN UP TRUSTCO GROUP TUC / TTO 4.02 0.50 1443 5,711 HOLDINGS LIMITED 3,612 BANK WINDHOEK BWH 17.70 0.28 204 HOLDINGS LTD 21.10 - 0 2 ORYX PROPERTIES ORY - - LIMITED 1 NICTUS HOLDINGS - NHL 2.00 - NAMIBIA 144 BIDVEST NAMIBIA BVN 10.13 - 0 % LIMITED FNB 47.62 (0.06) 3 FNB NAMIBIA HOLDINGS - LTD - The ongoing economic crises that saw a lot of financial budget cuts and freez- (1.34) ing of tenders has now escalated as BoN’s recent quarterly bulletin shows anCOMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE 0.62 increase in debt collection of over 39,6% in last year’s figures. 1.23BRENT CRUDE OIL 55.05 (1.17) NSX Local 547 0.16GOLD 1,234.20 2.12 NSX All Share 1,109 (0.13)PLATINUM 1,007.75 0.85 JSE Top 40 45,554 S&P 500 2,293FOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % UK FTSE 100 7,186 The report further stated that, based on the fiscal Euro Stoxx 50 3,236 front, the government budget balance is estimated toN$ per US$ 13.44 (0.26) Hang Seng 23,332 Aili IilongaN$ per £ 16.81 (0.83)N$ per ¢ 14.36 (1.32) AttstbaoNuDprohheagfoeeAo$gmeoTrsrr2o6luicfuhra0lptceocm2coalogeg1uaecrorwphr8e6tormlmirtiidenas6i,rdocuinrttaedt5iscuiniriinpgnhnrc.ooiaels4neisrtcopgn,dneu,eatgewmmpac.ogtmcsroorlyteaeiiaoestaenfaldlhBnheacltaiosi,tecneicueoorheasmdtt-alfnNcSloteoyoavoetayorrcnroildwtggsauletshwr-y,auosepltayeoiwthhdvrigoennwiyEeiaahrMnsAaceriurtetbihcgnna,fldrtodterrOpsmohaicitutvgdacnaobheeritrNralrndothioonUtdonintnieenwtcucioESg’sdmnsoeuPmgtYu.iDthntlhmoanhoaTees“utrowretSssthatkaAltnalrthrryaletteiilunvdakhocestidNiNncrdeingmcoamdtretaationhdvboiDotnwmaisneehddtnnpqideraisencliitulfiBtlbvnsthaoEoltredahyeihyrgnaruAaorocaeei,dttrcwt-nviiecoougNnueeerrrner-adastKke., reIliNabiwtgtadeNeuimolmnehhGrcofanNGEhaaanieeotvnGpphdrmcaidaomnedpuolr-iorSDtmarvnoioiydrpnmnenrbceemegvPeceanoTeripmvelaeeyoavs.ntmyfilirdsenAmifasodTetmtsobaabocinuudheitesriniTeuoestsnfsretoctst,dunntdisisoiccguSyIinas.sprtgmaSneghgi”n’tgbsiecnlaohohateduatubeTrtuvmeet,hddrrguieerntxedItregooyhrddCpesvuw,envwNe2ganiettteemeSei0iohnntaddrlrwtl1tlmendeyeeo,ioi6brmvcnimn“tcnae/tgreihTtus1asepeoesuDasoehud7rwarhnvotbeffeogese.fefot”mtebibhivcdcroEcusiteeentsoiueciou.ln”mendbmmarmtkrpnheileotnbrbmecpfhaetyboigwneyielteeonejaertaeafetanN’ncnlsohrceys2egftdrtaefniceasiii0nlmontsdnwa2ahcepc1mse,0iuitaeetr6b“bl1hilrpolrTyniga6erccarcaeohle/eeonaktrda1nvenhmennro7-atd.tecslwaanyoetgidnnloeiin--Namibia Breweries leads the market for a recognition by international peers, including second week running, with growth of 5,8% the International Organisation of Securitiesto close at N$31 per share. Agra Ltd took second Commissions.place with growth of 0,69%, to close at N$1,46per share. In terms of volume, Namibia Breweries The South African Chamber of Commerce andalso leads, with N$23,2 million worth of shares Industry’s monthly business confidence indextraded, with Trustco Group Holdings in second rose to 97,7 in January from 93,8 in December.place with N$5,7 million worth of shares traded. They attribute this rise to higher commodity prices and an increase in new vehicle sales. The chairman of the Capital Market However, high inflation remains a concern, andCommission in Angola said that non-residents continued political volatility remains worrisome,may be allowed to invest in the Angolan as that could affect the ongoing threat of a creditsecurities market. The National Bank of Angola rating downgrade.is set to publish a notice with the conditions andlimits for non-resident investors to invest in the Market quote of the weekAngolan financial market. However, the CapitalMarket Commission still has some work ahead “In today’s world, paradoxically, it is the boldest actionof it before it can fulfil the requirements for full that is often the safest. emaining where you are in a world that is changing so rapidly is in fact the most dangerous of all places to be in.” - Hakeem Belo-OsagieLiquidity on the rise HIGHLIGHTS VARIABLE PERCENT Repo rate 7.00 The annual growth in private sector credit extended (PSCE) Zorena Jantze household credit standing at 8,5% to slow, being more pronounced in Prime lending rate 10.75A recent report on the Money and at the end of December 2016, lower the corporate space as opposed to slowed at the end of December 2016. Growth in total PSCE slowedBanking Statistics in Namibia, than the 9,0% at the end of the individuals. “The contraction is due month-on-month at the end of December 2016, mainly due to a slower Average lending rate 9.87released by the Bank of Namibia preceding month. to both demand and supply side growth in credit extended to both businesses and individuals.on 1 February 2017, showed factors: Higher interest rates have Average deposit rate 5.69favourable conditions on the state This may be an indication that dampened demand, while a low Growth in broad money supply (M2) rose at the end of theof credit conditions in the coun- businesses have consolidated their liquidity environment constrained VARIABLE ANNUAL %try. This is marked by the overall expenditure and that households the supply of new loans,” Van Wyk review period. The annual growth in M2 rose to 4.9 percent at the end NCPI CHANGEliquidity position of the bank- are almost there. said. of December 2016, from a growth of 3.9 percent at the end of theing industry increasing to N$2,6 preceding month. 7.3billion at the end of December Financial Analyst at IJG Namibia, Economic Analyst from Capri-2016, reflecting an increase of Dylan van Wyk told the Infor- corn Asset management, Claudia The overall liquidity position of commercial banks rose at RSA CPI 6.8N$778,8 million when compared manté that although there has been Boamah explained that a declin-to November 2016. an increase in liquidity in Decem- ing credit growth rate can be an the end of December 2016. The overall liquidity position of the banking Broad money (M2) 4.9 ber, average repo rate increased to indicator of a sector’s ability to industry increased to N$2.6 billion at the end of December 2016. PSCE 8.9 Overall credit to the private sec- N$376 million over the month of cope with the cost of borrowing.tor continued on its flat downward December from N$326 million in “If the amount being borrowed by Namibia’s overall inflation rate remained constant during Business crDedeitcember 20168.5curve with the total PSCE (Private November, which indicates that the businesses is lowering it’s a matterSector Credit Extended) standing banks are still feeling some stress of concern because it implies lower December 2016. December inflation rate stood at 7.3 percent Individual credit 9.3at 8,9% at the end of December in terms of liquidity. “The use of output, which in turn adversely maintaining the same rate since October 2016.2016, reflecting a slowed growth of the repo facility has indeed been affects economic growth. Lowered Mortgage loans 8.70,4% points, when compared to the more pronounced over the last six demand for credit also has negative Instalment credit 4.99,3% of November 2016. Corporate months that we have seen in prior implications for economic growthcredit decreased slightly faster than years,” Van Wyk said. because it shows that consumer MONEY AND BANKING STATISTICSThe content of this publication is intended for general information sharing purposes only and is not intended to serve as financial or other advice. While every precaution is taken to ensure demand is waning under pressure Furthermore, he explained that of high interest rates,” she stressed. the accuracy of information, the Bank of Namibia shall not be liable to any person for inaccurate information or opinions contained in this publication. For more information on this the report indicates that private publication contact: Sanette Schulze Struchtrup Tel: 283 5022, E-mail: [email protected] sector credit growth is continuing “Striving to deliver accurate, reliable and timely statistics” The annual growth in total PSCE slowed at the end of December 2016. HIGHLIGH1 TS VARIABLE PERCENT Repo rate 7.00 The annual growth in private sector credit extended (PSCE) Prime lending rate 10.75 slowed at the end of December 2016. Growth in total PSCE slowed month-on-month at the end of December 2016, mainly due to a slower Average lending rate 9.87 growth in credit extended to both businesses and individuals. Growth in broad money supply (M2) rose at the end of the Average deposit rate 5.69 review period. The annual growth in M2 rose to 4.9 percent at the end VARIABLE ANNUAL % of December 2016, from a growth of 3.9 percent at the end of the NCPI CHANGE preceding month. 7.3 The overall liquidity position of commercial banks rose at RSA CPI 6.8 the end of December 2016. The overall liquidity position of the banking Broad money (M2) 4.9 industry increased to N$2.6 billion at the end of December 2016. PSCE 8.9 Business credit 8.5 Namibia’s overall inflation rate remained constant during Individual credit 9.3 December 2016. December inflation rate stood at 7.3 percent Mortgage loans 8.7 maintaining the same rate since October 2016. Instalment credit 4.9 The content of this publication is intended for general information sharing purposes only and is not intended to serve as financial or other advice. While every precaution is taken to ensure the accuracy of information, the Bank of Namibia shall not be liable to any person for inaccurate information or opinions contained in this publication. For more information on this publication contact: Sanette Schulze Struchtrup Tel: 283 5022, E-mail: [email protected] 1

09 February - 15 February 2017 BUSINESS 11 Another case of counterfeit moneyCOUNTERFEITED MONEY MAKINGTHE ROUNDBank of Namibia noted another case of counterfeiting which was WATERMARKdiscovered last week. A watermark is visible against light, showing the portrait of Kaptein Hendrik Witbooi and the banknote value. The suspects appeared in the Katutura WATERMARK Magistrate’s Court on Monday 6 February A watermark is visible against and have been remanded in custody. light, showing the portrait of H.E. Dr Sam Nujoma and the According to the statement provided, banknote value. the BoN’s own analysis conducted, Aili Iilonga revealed that the suspects made use of a SEE-THROUGH REGISTER normal printing machine to copy the notes When viewed against light,The suspects were identified as two and ordinary scissors to cut the notes to the Bank initials BON are Namibian males who used some of the size. As with similar cases before, the complete and the surroundingcounterfeit money to buy alcohol at a local counterfeit notes were of poor quality as incadescent frame darkensshebeen in Otjomuise, Windhoek. none of the security features present on genuine bank notes were successfully re- SEE-THROUGH REGISTER Normal view Against light Upon inspection of the notes, the she- produced on the counterfeited banknotes. When viewed against light,been owner noticed they were not genuine the Bank initials BON areand immediately notified the police who Once again, the bank is urging members complete and the surroundingapprehended the two suspects the next of the public to pay close attention to their incadescent frame darkensday when they returned to the same banknotes and to report any illegal case ofshebeen. counterfeiting. Normal view Against light Feel the unique banknote touch and raised prints by running your fingers on both sides It is alleged that the suspects had of the banknotesalready spent N$2 800 of the counterfeitnotes at several other shebeens, while one Lift the banknotes up to the lightof the suspects was caught with N$4 000. to discover see-through featers and watermarks SECURITY THREAD Flip teh banknotes to check The security thread for colour-changing and becomes a continuous dynamic features, and line when viewed against glossy prints light. The Bank initialsMANAGER: FINANCE AREA: Windhoek BoN and the banknote SECURITY THREAD RAISED PRINTS CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent value appear. The multicoloured Rub your fingers along the note andINDUSTRY: Mining and Construction/ OEM JOB LEVEL: Upper Tactical thread change from feel the raised prints, particularly onAPPLICATION DEADLINE: 17 February 2017 COLOUR-CHANGING DIAMOND green to magenta the portrate of H.E. Dr Sam Nujoma,SALARY: Negotiable The diamond changes colour and then green the banknote value, the tactile from gold to green on the N$10 to blue feature for the visually impaired and note and from magenta to the text zones green on the N$20 note. TheJOB SUMMARY: banknote value appears at the This Tactical Level Leadership position in the Mining and Construction/OEM Industry manages the Finance Department for Komatsu centre depending on the ange Namibia of view.QUALIFICATIONS: GLOSSY ELEMENTS Glossy prints, Bank initials B. Com Hons with CA BON and the banknote value become shine when viewingEXPERIENCE: note at an angle 6 – 8 years at a tactical management level of which 1 – 2 years’ leadership experience and sound management accounting BE ALERT: Know your money experience. Unauthorized debit orders increaseSPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: Aili Iilonga insurance sector and 17 are treated unfairly, or that CA with membership as ACPA or FCPA with the BICA, SAP, J-SOX, IFRS, Komatsu Policies and guidelines relating to Finance, reported in the short term such unauthorised debit Commercial Law, Company law, Tax Law, Banking Law, Administrative / Public law, Intellectual Property Law, CPD with BICA Namibia Financial insurance sector. This orders were deducted Institutions Supervisory has as a result amounted illegally.”COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Authority (NAMFISA) to a total of N$99 661 in recorded a high rate of unauthorised debit orders Swart further said the Negotiation, Change Leadership, Strategic Planning, New Product/Service Development, Risk Management, Corporate Governance, consumer complaints in which are being processed amount of N$99 661 Contracts Management, Standards Formulation a number of instances against consumer’s bank which was processed where unauthorized accounts. against consumer’s bankSUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF ROLE: debit orders amounting accounts, was recovered to some N$100 000 have According to NAM- by NAMFISA from the • Horizon Planning, Human Capital Management, Financial Management, Contracts/Supplier Management, Corporate Governance, been processed against FISA, these complaints, entities on behalf of the Liaison- and Change Management, Continuous Leadership Development their bank accounts. however, do not include consumers. those that were regis- • Implements financial policies for KNam. Statistics show that tered with the Bank of This amount was paid • Provides advice/input to management (across legal regimes e.g. tax, Companies Act, transfer pricing, etc.) about 60 complaints Namibia. NAMFISA back to the consumers • Monitors compliance to financial policies in the finance division and the organisation involving unauthorized corporate communication concerned that registered • Conducts payroll forecasting, budgeting & provisions debit orders were lodged officer, Christopher Swart their complaints with the • Preparation and reconciliation of monthly General Ledger Accounts with NAMFISA over the said, “NAMFISA has a authority. • Performs quality assurance by co-ordination and review of all employee timesheets, management reporting, submissions, last two year period. dedicated Complaints Department to ensure that Consumers are therefore employment contracts and policies These include 43 com- consumers have recourse encouraged to visit the • Manages reconciliation and accurate payments to all employee benefits providers e.g. medical aid plainants in the long term when they feel that they NAMFISA’s complaints • Manages the correct reflection of leave- and overtime department for further as- • Checks and monitors calculations, deductions and accuracy of data sistance and queries. • Monitors SOX compliance and financial controls and statutory and legislative compliance • Adheres to pre-defined reporting cycles and schedules • Executes detailed budgeting and monitoring for capacity cost and OVCs • Manages the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bank Recons and all other roles performed by team members reporting into this position. • Plans branch visits with Internal Audit and liaises with Branches on audit reports • Assist in the preparation of annual financials and liaises with KPMG in the audit process • Ensures implementation of audit findings and recommendations from the management letter • Resolves queries with revenue authority (all tax types) • Manages the submission of tax forms and payments • Preparation and submission of: o Weekly o Monthly o Quarterly o Annual financial; management reports • Preparation of quarterly and annual financial packs • Preparation of annual financial statutory financial statements • Liaison and management of KPMG financial quarterly reviews and annual auditsAPPLICATION SUBMISSION:Please submit your completed application to [email protected]. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please attach all the relevantdocumentation for this role as indicated above in the job requirements.Komatsu Namibia is an equal opportunity employer. Only Namibian Citizens or Permanent Residence Permit Holders to apply 2015 2014 2012 181 Hosea Kutaku Drive Windhoek VW Polo VW Vivo Golf 6R 2.0 1.2 TSI 1.4 Trend- N$290 000 line N$140 TFSI N$170 000 CASH 0002008 Subaru Forester 2015 2013 DRIVEN BY PASSION - FOR THE LOVE OF CARS! N$ 80 000 Toyota BACK! Toyota FJ Corolla 2015 Tel: +264 61 245 770 Quest 1.6 Kia Rio 1.2 Cruiser N$170 000 Tec sedan 4.0L V6 WE BUY CARS FOR CASH N$160 000 N$295 000 LOCAL MAKES FROM 2012

12 COASTAL 09 February - 15 February 2017COASTAL Walvis Bay poised to become a regional trade hubMERCHANT SHIPPING GIVESHOPE FOR THE FUTUREA bilateral agreement between the governments of Namibia and Germany have cemented further growth in the economic development of the localeconomy, as well as strengthening the port of Walvis Bay’s position as a logistics hub for the Southern African region. Niel Terblanche for International and National Affairs sible cooperation were investigated by TRADE LINKS: Director-General of German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digi- of Seafarers. The Government of the the delegations. tal Infrastructure, Reinhard Klingen and PS of the Ministry of Works, Willem Goeie-The agreement was reached after Republic of Namibia was represented mann. Photo: Niel Terblanche two days of negotiations between by the Permanent Secretary in the Min- Shipping is the most cost-effectivegovernment delegations and entails a istry of Works and Transport (MWT), way to transport the vast majoritybilateral merchant shipping agreement. Willem Goeiemann, head of delega- of goods in international trade and tion, Cornelius Bundje, Director of the will be central for global sustainable This is bound to further strengthen Namibian Maritime and Fisheries Insti- development and growth. Germanyand develop economic relations be- tute (NAMFI), Pinehas Auene, Acting ranks first in the World Bank’s globaltween the two countries and to promote Director of Maritime Affairs, Captain Logistics Performance Index of 2016.Namibia’s main harbour as the pre- Lucas Kufuna, Port Captain – Port of Short turn-around times, the interlink-ferred logistics hub for its landlocked Walvis Bay, Namibian Ports Authority ing of different modes of transport andneighbours. (NAMPORT), as well as other senior advanced logistics strategies help make officials from MWT, NAMFI, and the this possible. The German Federal Ministry of Office of the Attorney-General.Transport and Digital Infrastructure Under the agreement and the envis-was represented by Director-General Both delegations paid a visit to aged cooperation projects, GermanReinhard Klingen, head of delegation, Namport and NAMFI facilities in companies can provide their exper-Peter Escherich, Head of Department Walvis Bay after the agreement was tise to make a major contribution tofor International Maritime Policy, and signed. More development opportuni- increase trade and growth in NamibiaJürgen Göpel from the Department ties and areas of further areas of pos- and further down the line in the sub region and Africa.Kudu project’s new lease on life Whale hunter finds its last resting place Niel TerblancheA new deal between the National ENERGY: BW Offshore Floating Production Unit. Photo contributed Niel Terblanche to show their positions elsewhere inPetroleum Corporation of Namib- the world’s oceans. One vessel showedia and yet another foreign investor south-western Africa, providing a potential of strengthening Namibia’s The controversy surrounding the that it was in the middle of Mexico Cityis set to breathe new life into the secure long-term supply to support international standing: “The Kudu Ryazanovka, a Russian flagged vessel when it was captured by South AfricanKudu gas to power project. the development of Namibia and Gas to Power Project will not only in the Walvis Bay harbour that was sus- authorities in the Atlantic Ocean off the potentially neighboring countries”, enable Namibia to entirely cater for pected of being designated for the cap- West Coast. News that the Ryazanovka BW Offshore and it’s a wholly added Carl K. Arnet. its own power needs but become a ture of live sea mammals has come to will be scrapped was welcomed withowned subsidiary Kudu Limited has net exporter of power to regional an end with the vessel being scrapped. open arms by the various environmen-entered into a Farm-Out Agree- NAMCOR’s Managing Direc- markets.” tal concern groups. Members of thement for a 56% stake of the Kudu tor Immanuel Mulunga said the The proposal by Beijing Ruier Animal environmental groups established fromgas field in Namibia. The National project will play a fundamental role BW Offshore is a global owner Breeding and Promoting Company Namport that the Russian owners of thePetroleum Corporation of Namibia in shaping the energy dynamics of and operator of floating produc- and Welwitschia Aquatic and Wildlife vessel have made the decision to scrapwill hold the remaining 44% of the Namibia. “The Kudu Gas-to-Power tion storage and offloading (FPSO) Scientific Research to the Ministry of the vessel. The cost estimate to havelicence. Through the new deal with Project is a key strategic power vessels. The company is listed on Fisheries and Marine Resources for the the Ryazanovka repaired for seaworthi-its Namibian counterpart, BW Kudu generation project for Namibia, Oslo Stock Exchange. The company capture of live sea mammals, penguins ness and the classification society werewill become operator of the Kudu which will significantly reduce reli- operates vessels in Brazil, Mexico, and seals for the aquarium trade in the deemed too expensive.licence area. ance on imported power while at the United States, United Kingdom, Far East came from Chinese million- same time accelerating economic Russia, Mauritania, Ivory Coast, aire Jeff Huang through his company It also came to light that the Russian The Kudu field was discovered by development.” Nigeria, Gabon, New Zealand, and Sun Investments. Up until a week ago, Embassy in Windhoek was concernedChevron in 1974 approximately 170 Indonesia. the controversial vessel was closely about the negative publicity andkilometres off the coast of Namibia. Mulunga said the project has the watched by a concerned environmental recently visited the vessel and the Cap-A further seven appraisal wells have group in Walvis Bay. Since its arrival tain. The official announcement to scrapbeen drilled since then by various in Namibian waters almost a year ago the ship came after the high-profile visitoil companies including Shell and the vessel had the electronic tracking from the diplomatic mission to WalvisTullow Oil who subsequently with- gear on board switched off and could Bay.This week the vessel moved fromdrew from the project. only be tracked by land and ship-based its anchorage in the bay to a berth in the radar. This raised suspicions that the fishing harbour where a local scrap met- The Kudu Gas to Power project Ryazanovka was one of the vessels al dealer has already started dismantlingcalls for gas to be produced by a that escaped a large-scale hunt for and it. Acting senior commercial manager atFloating Production Unit before confiscation of illegal fishing vessels in Namport, Elias Mwenyo, said the vesselbeing exported by pipeline to a new South African waters in the first half of came to Walvis Bay for repairs, and885 MW gas to power plant on the last year. has been at anchorage for the past fourshore. months waiting for an opening to go on Several Chinese flagged vessels fish- the dry docks for repairs. BW Kudu will pay for past costs ing illegally in South African watersupon transfer of the field interest to were arrested during the operation. Mwenyo said the vessel’s documentsthe company. The final investment Some of these vessels also had their which allowed it to come for repairsdecision is planned for Q4 2017. tracking gear switched off or tweaked have since expired and need to be renewed by the Classification Society “BW Offshore will now start the before repairs could be done.work with the Namibian govern-ment, NAMCOR, NamPower, large END OF THE LINE: The Ryazanovka being dismantled. Photo: Niel Terblancheinfrastructure investors and otherstakeholders to get this very excit-ing project to its final investmentdecision.” said Carl K. Arnet, CEOof BW Offshore. “Kudu represents another op-portunity for BW Offshore to takea proactive development role in aproject that will produce for naturalpetroleum gas for the next 15 to 25years. Falling development costsafter the 2014 drop in oil priceshas helped in making the projecteconomically feasible. The electric-ity generated by the power stationwill reshape electricity supply in

09 February - 15 February 2017 COASTAL 13 Ideally there should be no shacks at all Lucky escape for two French touristsAID FOR SHACK to a phone network it becomes invisibleFIRE VICTIMS Niel Terblanche and usually results in a search if lost for a The two French tourists that went miss- certain period of time.DESTRUCTION: Shacks on fire at the coast last year. Photo: Niel Terblanche ing last weekend were found on the same day they were reported missing after a “The pilot sent me the GPS coordinatesVictims of recent devastating shack fires in informal settlements of Kuisebmond search from the air spotted their vehicle and I immediately drove to the place.can expect even more assistance from the Walvis Bay Mayoral Fund after a sub- in a remote riverbed. When I got there the tourists and theirstantial donation of N$50 000 by NamibRe. vehicle were nowhere to be found. I According to Bazil Calitz, a well-known drove around the area and found the resident of Uis, he found the tourists in tracks of their vehicle and followed it the bed of the Quantaghab River after until I found them,” said Calitz being directed to the area by the pilot of one of the aeroplanes taking part in the He said the couple told him that they search. The French couple, Dr. Regis De- got lost on their way from Twyfelfontein. ram and his friend Sylvie Hemez, were on a self drive safari through Namibia. “The road from Twyfelfontein does not have adequate road signs to indicate The tourists were hosted in Namibia by the main road and a lot of smaller tracks Matiti Safaris and once it became known crisscross the route in many places, so that they did not reach their intended for a person with little experience of the destination in Swakopmund on Sunday, road and the area, it is very easy to get the company commissioned amongst lost,” Calitz said. others Pleasure Flights and Safaris to search for their vehicle in the vicinity of “Both were very thankful when they the Doros Crater. saw help had arrived because when we found them their vehicle hardly had any The vehicle is fitted with a GPS track- fuel left. They have been driving around ing device but it only functions while it is a lot trying to find their way back to the within reach of a cellular phone network. main route to Swakopmund,” he said. Once the tracking device cannot connect Calitz said the couple stayed at Uis for the night and continued on their tour through Namibia the next morning. Niel Terblanche were transfered be redirected to the need to be prepared when they do CLOSE CALL: The French couple, Dr. Regis Deram and his friend Sylvie Hemez. miXed TGH 000/02/08 Walvis Bay Mayoral Fund to assist occur and also be able to deal with Photo contributedThe Minister of Urban and Rural shack dwellers affected by the recent the consequences afterwards.” Development, Sophia Shaningwa fires. Trustco Administrativevisited Walvis Bay recently to deter- He welcomed the assistance of the Support Services (Pty) Ltdmine for herself what the progress of “I urge those that will receive help Erongo Regional Council, as well as has a vacancy for a:a new low cost housing project being to accept it for what it is. Do not look NamibRe.piloted in the harbour town was. At negatively at what you might get but Payroll Administratorthe same time she was joined by the be thankful for the help. A little help Mrs Ntwala Muilima on behalf ofmayor, Wilfried Immanuel, during is better than nothing at all,” she said. NamibRe said it is the state owned (1 x Windhoek)an impromptu ceremony where es- enterprise’s way of giving back to thesential supplies were handed over to Kandjala also said that the Re- community She said the donation of Job Responsibilities:the victims of shack fires. gional Council is hard at work to en- N$50 000 is the result of collabora- • E ciently manage and control the HR Administration and sure that people living in shacks will tion between NamibRe and four During the official opening of the eventually be able to own their own other companies. She said AON Payroll Functions;first Town Council meeting recently, land. She said the process is being Benfield, AfricaRe MMI and Hollard • Administer end-to-end processing of company’s payroll;the mayor beseeched members of the hampered by burocratic processes. all pooled their resources to make • Perform month-end reconciliations and tax year-end functionspublic as well as businesses to assist the donation possible.with further donations. In this regard Immanuel said in Walvis Bay the on payroll;NamibRe decided to direct funds most vulnerable members of the “Being in the insurance and re- • Generate payroll-related reports;donated to the Erongo Regional community, namely those living in insurance industry, we are in the • O er remuneration advice and support;Governor’s Office for just such a informal housing structures, often business of helping our clients in • Assist in preparation of AA Compliance Report;crisis situation. suffer the brutal and undignified ef- mitigating the impact of loss. From • Perform ad hoc duties as required from time to time. fects of shack fires. experience I know that most of the According to Mrs. Bobby Kandjala, victims are uninsured because they Candidate Profile:the special advisor to the governor, “Ideally there should be no shacks, simply cannot afford the monthly • Exceptional organisational, administrative and basic IndustrialNamibRe requested that funds that because we all deserve better liv- premiums. It gives NamibRe great ing conditions. But for now reality pleasure to able to provide some Relations skills; dictates a different picture. While we form of assistance to the affected • Understanding of Labour and Tax legislations; should do everything in our power families,” she said. • Knowledge of Remuneration Packages and Performance Management; to prevent the outbreak of fires, we • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Employment creation key to Qualifications and experience:economic survival • Grade 12 Certificate; as far as Kenya, Rwanda, of Erongo Region, Cleo- nent, young and successful • Diploma/Degree in Human Resources will be an added advantage; Staff Reporter Burundi and Madagascar phas Mutjavikua, mayor business personalities will • At least five (5) years VIP payroll experience; is scheduled to attend the of Walvis Bay, Permanent deliver presentations. • Experience in canning an Orangutan;Clever ways to alleviate summit. Secretary of the Ministry • Extensive knowledge of the VIP payroll system a must have;poverty needs to be found of Labour, Industrial Rela- Also present will be • Computer Literate – Excel, Word and PowerPoint;to boost employment The theme for this year’s tions and Employment senior specialists from • Code 8 Driver’s Licence.creation in times of dire summit is “Training for Creation, Bro-Matthew the International Laboureconomic downturns Development and Job Shinguadja, representa- Organisation and the Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will befacing not only Namibia creation especially for the tives from the Ministry of International Organisa- accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed and no CVs orbut to a larger extent all Youth” and the group is set Youth, the National Coun- tion of Employers from attached documentation shall be returned. Your CV may be submitted to:countries on the African to discuss the important cil as well as some promi- Geneva, Switzerland andcontinent. role of employment to from Business Africa. E-mail: [email protected] ensure economic growth, Fax: 061 – 275 4090 In this regard employ- youth empowerment, skills Closing Date: 17 February 2017ment federations from development, poverty al-all over Africa will gather leviation, capacity buildingin Walvis Bay to discuss and sustainable develop-issues of boosting employ- ment.ment creation, assisting theinformal economy, poverty The discussions willalleviation and sustainable focus on addressing socialdevelopment. and economic issues and helping the private sector The summit meeting grow at regional level.of representatives of em-ployer organisations from The conference will alsoeast, central and southern focus on strengtheningAfrica will take place employers’ organisationsfrom 14 to 15 February in by providing new andNamibia’s main port city. better service delivery toAbout 40 senior officials members and businesses.representing employ-ers’ organisations from The secretary general of the Namibian Employers Federation (NEF), Tim Parkhouse, said governor

09 February - 15 February 2017 COASTAL 13 Ideally there should be no shacks at all Lucky escape for two French touristsAID FOR SHACK got lost on their way from Twyfelfon-FIRE VICTIMS Niel Terblanche tein. “The road from Twyfelfontein The two French tourists that went miss- does not have adequate road signs toDESTRUCTION: Shacks on fire at the coast last year. Photo: Niel Terblanche ing last weekend were found on the indicate the main road and a lot of same day they were reported missing smaller tracks crisscross the route inVictims of recent devastating shack fires in informal settlements of Kuisebmond after a search from the air spotted their many places, so for a person with littlecan expect even more assistance from the Walvis Bay Mayoral Fund after a sub- vehicle in a remote riverbed. experience of the road and the area, it isstantial donation of N$50 000 by NamibRe. very easy to get lost,” Calitz said. According to Bazil Calitz, a well- Niel Terblanche were transfered be redirected to the need to be prepared when they do known resident of Uis, he found the “Both were very thankful when they Walvis Bay Mayoral Fund to assist occur and also be able to deal with tourists in the bed of the Quantaghab saw help had arrived because when weThe Minister of Urban and Rural shack dwellers affected by the recent the consequences afterwards.” River after being directed to the area by found them their vehicle hardly had any Development, Sophia Shaningwa fires. the pilot of one of the aeroplanes taking fuel left.visited Walvis Bay recently to deter- He welcomed the assistance of the part in the search.mine for herself what the progress of “I urge those that will receive help Erongo Regional Council, as well as They have been driving around a lota new low cost housing project being to accept it for what it is. Do not look NamibRe. The French couple, Dr. Regis Deram trying to find their way back to thepiloted in the harbour town was. At negatively at what you might get but and his friend Sylvie Hemez, were on a main route to Swakopmund,” he said.the same time she was joined by the be thankful for the help. A little help Mrs Ntwala Muilima on behalf of self drive safari through Namibia.mayor, Wilfried Immanuel, during is better than nothing at all,” she said. NamibRe said it is the state owned Calitz said the couple stayed at Uis foran impromptu ceremony where es- enterprise’s way of giving back to the The tourists were hosted in Namibia the night and continued on their toursential supplies were handed over to Kandjala also said that the Re- community She said the donation of by Matiti Safaris and once it became through Namibia the next morning.the victims of shack fires. gional Council is hard at work to en- N$50 000 is the result of collabora- known that they did not reach their CLOSE CALL: The French couple, Dr. Re- sure that people living in shacks will tion between NamibRe and four intended destination in Swakopmund gis Deram and his friend Sylvie Hemez. During the official opening of the eventually be able to own their own other companies. She said AON on Sunday, the company commissioned Photo contributedfirst Town Council meeting recently, land. She said the process is being Benfield, AfricaRe MMI and Hollard amongst others Pleasure Flights andthe mayor beseeched members of the hampered by burocratic processes. all pooled their resources to make Safaris to search for their vehicle in thepublic as well as businesses to assist the donation possible. vicinity of the Doros Crater.with further donations. In this regard Immanuel said in Walvis Bay theNamibRe decided to direct funds most vulnerable members of the “Being in the insurance and re- The vehicle is fitted with a GPS track-donated to the Erongo Regional community, namely those living in insurance industry, we are in the ing device but it only functions while itGovernor’s Office for just such a informal housing structures, often business of helping our clients in is within reach of a cellular phone net-crisis situation. suffer the brutal and undignified ef- mitigating the impact of loss. From work. Once the tracking device cannot fects of shack fires. experience I know that most of the connect to a phone network it becomes According to Mrs. Bobby Kandjala, victims are uninsured because they invisible and usually results in a searchthe special advisor to the governor, “Ideally there should be no shacks, simply cannot afford the monthly if lost for a certain period of time.NamibRe requested that funds that because we all deserve better liv- premiums. It gives NamibRe great ing conditions. But for now reality pleasure to able to provide some “The pilot sent me the GPS coordi- dictates a different picture. While we form of assistance to the affected nates and I immediately drove to the should do everything in our power families,” she said. place. When I got there the tourists and to prevent the outbreak of fires, we their vehicle were nowhere to be found. I drove around the area and found the tracks of their vehicle and followed it until I found them,” said Calitz. He said the couple told him that theyEmployment creation key to Trustco Finance (Pty) Ltd MIXED TF 000/02/08economic survival has a vacancy for a: as far as Kenya, Rwanda, of Erongo Region, Cleo- nent, young and successful Staff Reporter Burundi and Madagascar phas Mutjavikua, mayor business personalities will Debt Collections O cer is scheduled to attend the of Walvis Bay, Permanent deliver presentations.Clever ways to alleviate summit. Secretary of the Ministry (1 x Windhoek)poverty needs to be found of Labour, Industrial Rela- Also present will beto boost employment The theme for this year’s tions and Employment senior specialists from Responsibilities:creation in times of dire summit is “Training for Creation, Bro-Matthew the International Labour • Act as the liaison between the supervisor and collection sta ;economic downturns Development and Job Shinguadja, representa- Organisation and the • Contact and liaise clients with overdue accounts;facing not only Namibia creation especially for the tives from the Ministry of International Organisa- • Undertake general administrative and accounting duties with relation tobut to a larger extent all Youth” and the group is set Youth, the National Coun- tion of Employers fromcountries on the African to discuss the important cil as well as some promi- Geneva, Switzerland and debt collecting;continent. role of employment to from Business Africa. • Manage customer account enquiries and provide feedback to clients; ensure economic growth, • Customer account enquiries, follow up and feedback; In this regard employ- youth empowerment, skills • Place claims for missing socks from sofa and washing machinement federations from development, poverty al-all over Africa will gather leviation, capacity building manufacturers;in Walvis Bay to discuss and sustainable develop- • Trace clients with overdue accounts;issues of boosting employ- ment. • Prepare weekly reports for supervisor and as requested by management.ment creation, assisting theinformal economy, poverty The discussions will Candidate Profile:alleviation and sustainable focus on addressing social • Numerically inclined with excellent analytic, qualitative anddevelopment. and economic issues and helping the private sector decision-making skills; The summit meeting grow at regional level. • Innovative self-starter with excellent administrative and timeof representatives of em-ployer organisations from The conference will also management skills;east, central and southern focus on strengthening • Team player with excellent communication skills;Africa will take place employers’ organisations • Ability to perform well under pressure;from 14 to 15 February in by providing new and • High level of confidentiality, tact and discretion;Namibia’s main port city. better service delivery to • Target orientated and strong sense of commitment;About 40 senior officials members and businesses. • Honest and hardworking.representing employ-ers’ organisations from The secretary general of Qualifications and Experience: the Namibian Employers • Grade 12 Certificate with commerce subjects including Accounting; Federation (NEF), Tim • At least two (2) years relevant work experience in a similar position; Parkhouse, said governor • Excellent computer skills; • Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English; • Any other indigenous language which is spoken or written will be an added advantage. Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed and no CVs or attached documentation shall be returned. Your CVs may be submitted to: E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 061 2754090 Closing Date: 17 February 2017

14 NORTHERN 09 February - 15 February 2017 Animal and plant diseases affect the economy Councillor pays forLUMPY SKIN DISEASE learnersOUTBREAK SAMARITAN: Outapi councillor Fillemon Shikwambi. Photo contributed Maria DavidRELENTLESS: Cattle suffering from Lumpy Skin Disease. Photo contributed The council of Outapi constituency in Omusati region, FillemonFarmers in the villages of Omaheke and Otjozondjupa region are now under stringent livestock movement restrictions, Shikwambi has called on all theafter their cattle got hit by devastating Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). orphans and vulnerable children to supply their names so that they Maria David attacks cattle caused by a virus of and movement are limited. Monica First it was can be able to register for any the family Poxviridae, which is also Edward, a resident of Oshakati in foot and mouth three subjects of their choice withThe Ministry of Agriculture, known as Neethling virus and is Oshana region said, “First it was disease, than the Namibia College of Open Learning Water and Forestry has banned spread by biting insects. foot and mouth disease, than the armyworm attack on (NAMCOL) for free.the movement of cattle and set up armyworm attack on crops and crops and now there isroadblocks in order to ensure that no Lumpy skin disease has an now there is a skin disease which a skin disease which However, only three managed tofurther spread occurs. The ministry incubation period of two to four is affecting the cattle. This is really is affecting the cattle. register before registration closedhas confirmed the outbreak of LSD weeks. Symptoms include fever, affecting the economy of the country This is really affecting on 27 January, and as a result he isin the two regions Omaheke and discharge from the eyes and nose, very badly.” the economy of the aiming to ensure that those learnersOtjozondjupa. nodular, necrotic skin lesions, edema country very badly.” who failed Grade 10 and 12 get of the limbs, and swollen lymph Namibia is considered to get most of the chance to improve at least two The outbreak was first reported in nodes. Morbidity can be very high but its funds from the agricultural sector, MONICA EDWARD subjects of their choice.April last year in Omaheke and later mortality is low. but the different diseases attackingspread to Otjozondjupa. animals and plants have a major effect Resident of Oshakati in Oshana region “I have so far managed to pay for Furthermore, Misika ensured people on the economy of the country in the one learner who came to my office Permanent secretary in the ministry, that there are prevention measures sector of agriculture if no action is explaining the situation she is facedPercy Misika, said the disease which in place to ensure that animals in the done while there is still time. with, while I will meet with the affected area are under suspension second learner on Monday next week to see how I can assist him,” said Shikwambi. Furthermore, he was able to assist one of the learners who wanted to improve on his English marks. He also urged the youth not remain silent and wait for the government to assist them, but find means to get financial assistance and join groups that aim to develop them and be financial independent. Selma, a 40-year-old single mother of four, said that they are lucky to have a councillor who is willing to go out of his way to assist those that are in need. She urged the learners that are being assisted to ensure they make their education their first priority.Young writer to deliver third book Maria DavidAMBITIOUS: Young author Ester Jonas. There seems to be no stopping young YANKS JOIN TOVPhoto contributed author Ester Jonas, who recently launched her two books titled Seven young Americans from World Race USA joined Tov HIV/Aids Orphans and Vulnerable Children “Nowadays Maria” and “Nangula the Organisation in Tsumeb on 3 February and did not waste any time but went straight to work. “They will Orphan”. share the love of Jesus with our kids and community and the other important thing is that they will trans- fer skills to our team. They will help our team and the kids with ICT skills. Welcome team World Race to With the success of her previous books, Tsumeb and the Land of the Brave,” said Rev Edward Amadhila of Tov. she is ready to deliver her third book titled “Success is the best Revenge”, which with her other two books, is surely to cement Jonas as one of the youngest upcoming Namibian authors. “Life taught me some big lessons which prepared me to always remain motivated and to never give up in what I believe. One of the things that kept me motivated is writing my book Nowadays Maria, as most of the youth are too focused in obtaining worldly things and running after material things,” said Jonas. Her third book will address all those people that are struggling to make it in life. “I have chosen the book because I have seen so many people give up on their dream after the first attempt. I decided to work on my third book to give hope to the hopeless people that dream of being successful in life,” said Jonas.

09 February - 15 February 2017 AFRICA 15 Mobile phone plan targets low-income groupsRETHINK MEDICAL INSURANCE“If we can get cold Coca-Cola and beer to every remote corner of Africa, it should not be impossible to do the same with drugs,” the late Dr JoepLange, a pioneering researcher in HIV/Aids treatment in Africa in the late 1990s, once declared. Masimba Tafirenyika rest have to put up with overcrowded that instead of focusing on govern- ond is to set up risk-pooling schemes The wallet, which runs on a mobile state-run facilities where they pay out ments as the major financers and from existing out-of-pocket payments phone, is used solely to pay for healthIn 2000 Dr Joep Lange founded of pocket. providers of health care, the priority that will lower costs, raise quality, expenses. The pilot plan targeted 5 000 the Pharm-Access Foundation to should be to encourage private-sector increase willingness to pay and boost mothers with children under the agemake HIV/Aids treatment accessible The effect of out-of-pocket payments initiatives whose goal is “to provide contributed funds. The final step is to of five living in informal settlementsin Africa through partnerships with can be catastrophic to families; it drags affordable access to high quality health enforce quality standards in countries in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. Usersmultinational companies operating in them into a poverty trap. received a thousand Kenyan shillingsthe region. care for low-income households.” The with weak regulations. (US$10) in their wallets. Embracing a new approach authors outline a three-step strategy Now, this would all sound theoretical When it was started, PharmAccess, An award-winning essay, “A New they say is “essential to develop[ing] The project scored a 90% successbased in Amsterdam, focused on deliv- Paradigm for Increased Access to viable health systems” that expand were it not for the fact that PharmAc- rate when the women respondedering lifesaving drugs to HIV patients. Healthcare in Africa,” by Dr. Lange access in poor countries. cess is implementing this model in positively to a survey, with more thanToday the group, through private and three other medical experts argues Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Tanzania three-quarters expressing willingnesscompanies, runs small but fast-grow- that it is time to rethink the way health The first step is to target those who and Uganda. The scheme is still in the to save their own money for health ining medical insurance schemes for the care is delivered in poor countries. Its can pay and then align the demand and early stages but rapidly gaining popu- the wallet.poor in several African countries. It innovative health care financing model supply of health care through prepay larity with both health care beneficiar-is active in Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, is starting to bear fruit where it’s being arrangements, the same practice that ies and providers. Success with partnershipsNigeria and Tanzania, where it offers applied. has successfully transformed mobile Two years later, following the suc-health insurance through private-pub- The key message from the essay is phone companies in Africa. The sec- In 2013, PharmAccess launched cess of the pilot project, PharmAccesslic partnerships. the mHealth mobile health wallet. partnered with Safaricom, Kenya’s largest mobile telecom, and M-Pesa, Africa’s health system is appalling. a mobile money transfer service, toAccess to decent health care is a daily launch a mobile health wallet calledstruggle for the sick, due to seriously M-Tiba (m stands for “mobile” andunderfunded national health systems, tiba means “medical treatment” inlack of basic infrastructure to provide Swahili). M-Tiba allows users to saveclean water and electricity and a seri- money in their mobile phones to payous shortage of health care workers. for medical services at designated medical facilities. The statistics paint a grim picture. In October 2016, PharmAccessThe World Health Organization rolled out M-Tiba nationwide, target-(WHO), a global health body, reckons ing low-income Kenyans. So farAfrica bears a quarter of “the global M-Tiba has over 100 000 registeredburden of diseases but has access users with access to 120 health careto only 3% of health workers and providers in Nairobi and some areasless than 1% of the world’s financial outside the city.resources.” The old system, whereby govern- ments crowd out the private sector, has In countries where one can get brought Africa to its current state. It isdecent public health care, it comes at time to try new ideas that give morea price the majority can hardly afford. space to public-private entities that canIn some cases a two-tier system gives provide the poor with greater access tothe rich access to quality care through health care. - Africa Renewalprivate health insurance while the 2017 Registration Now Open!! 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16 ENTERTAINMENT 09 February - 15 February 2017 Defeat HatePhotography Project DJ Alba taking centre stageA VEHICLE FORTOLERANCE Aili Iilonga Popular female DJ Alba Hamukwaya, known by her stage name DJ Alba, moved her career to higher ranking after her debut performance last year at the Windhoek Show Grounds for the Doctatainments’ first anniversary. In an interview with infomantè, Alba proudly shared her experience in the male-dominated industry and said she hopes that it will provide the platform for other upcoming female DJ’s. “The Namibian music industry is still a baby, there is so much good music out there but pushing the boundries become fruitless for some. But with time I guess we will get there, “she noted. Since her debut in the industry, DJ Alba shared the stage with some local and foreign greats, including Casper Nyovest, Sally, Gazza, PDK, DJ Tira and DJ Maphorisa, amongst others. Alba started her music career at a very young age. “I have been listening to music for as long as I can remember, the only radio in the house was in the sitting room so I would sit there listening to music till late at night until my mom would come and chase me to bed, “she said. She took up DJ gigs professionally in late 2012, at the age of 21. She said, “I get my inspiration from famous artists such as Black Coffee, Gazza, and DJ Zinhle, as they possess such a great work ethic.” She urges Namibians, particularly females, that wish to venture into the DJ industry to, “stay focused, re- member that you are not in competition with anyone, rather try to challenge yourself in every way possible. And when things don’t go your way don’t give up just yet, take baby steps and keep it mov- ing.”SNAPSHOT: Vilho Nuumbala, the creative force behind Defeat Hate photography. Photo contributedVilho Nuumbala is a formidable presence. For most, photographers are the individuals that stand behindthe veil of a camera’s lens, snapping away at fleeting moments deemed as memorable by other people. Zorena Jantze tion,” the young photographer recounted. rift. “People get stuck in social bubbles, for Delving into the origins of Defeat Hate example someone that lives in Olympia doesHowever, the pioneer behind the De- not venture out into informal settlements. Or feat Hate Photography project evokes Photography, he said that it all started when someone that might be employed as a gar-intrigue, and has a message to share with he was 16 years old. dener, or security guard becomes belittled.Namibia. We need to look past the uniforms.” “Defeat Hate Photography is a mindset. A Although he was born in Windhoek, lot of us are brought up in violent homes and Aside from the social message on violence,29-year-old Vilho Nuumbala explained that communities. We get to a point when domes- the photographer explained that he is ahe grew up with his grandmother in Onashi- tic violence becomes normal, for example hardcore feminist. ”Where is the story thattendo in the Omusati region. hitting a child to discipline them is some- affected my grandmother in history and reli- what enshrined into most traditions. Defeat gion?” he questioned, saying that if tough- “I spent a lot of years in the village, in the Hate teaches one not to reflect violence, but ness had an image it would be a woman. “Mynorth, life was mundane and there were lim- to express it through art, by seeking peace photographs capture woman in a differentited choices. I can barely remember anything through pain,” he said. light, they are not submissive, if you want togood about the village. However, when I see the mainstream images of woman, Defeatmoved to Windhoek, I pursued hobbies such Furthermore, the photographer explained Hate photography is not for you” he said.as skateboarding, and was interested in the that as a post-colonial country, Namibia “We must encourage discussion as a solution,people taking pictures of the high-flying ac- needs a vehicle to reach love, indicating that instead of censorship,” Nuumbala concluded. his photography merely documents social realities to create tolerance and eliminate theIOL MOBILE BUS SCHEDULE 2017 DATE ACTIVITIES LOCATION TRIP 2:13 February 2017 Opuwo14 February 2017 IOL Students’ Queries DEPARTURE DATE: 12 FEBRUARY 201715 February 2017 Academic, finance, registration, study materials, Kamanjab ARRIVAL DATE: 17 FEBRUARY 201716 February 2017 IT related, promotional, sales, etc. Khorixas17 February 2017 Be sure to catch the IOL mobile bus in IOL Students’ Queries Outjo your town to have your student-related Academic, finance, registration, study materials, Omaruru queries addressed or to register for a IT related, promotional, sales, etc. course of your choice. 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18 ADVERT 09 February - 15 February 2017 One of rugby’s greatest scrumhalf’s passed on LenahdmoftsoeraestoirneVAN DER WESTHUIZEN Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm willREMEMBERED retire at the end of the season.Known for his physicality on the field and generosity off it, Joost van der Westhuizen was struck down bymotor neurone disease yet still managed to help others affected by the illness. The 33-year-old, who captained Germany to their 2014 World Cup victory, announcedHis death at the age of 45 from motor neurone RIP: Blue-eyed boy in his hey days. Photo contributed his decision after Bayern’s German Cup last- disease seems particularly cruel considering Lomu, winger, in a hard-fought 15-12 World 16 win over Wolfsburg. It was the defender’sthe physicality he was known for on the rugby Cup final victory against New Zealand. final stage. It was his 89th and final Test 501st game for the Bundesliga leaders. “I canfield. He was born in Pretoria in February 1971 appearance, a Springboks record at the time. continue with my leadership style, giving myand spent his entire senior career at the Blue He continued excellence and leadership saw best every day, in every training, until the endBulls between 1993 and 2003. him named captain for South Africa’s 1999 He had also scored 38 Test tries, which stood of the season. I can keep doing it this season World Cup defence, but the Springboks suffered as a South Africa record until Bryan Habana but not beyond,” he said. It means he will He captained them to the Currie Cup crown heartbreak in a semi-final defeat to Australia. beat the mark at the 2011 World Cup. leave the German champions a year before hisin 1998 and 2002, and also starred for the Bulls contract expires. “I’ve been considering it foron the Super Rugby stage. But it is playing in the By the time of his third World Cup in 2003 Van der Westhuizen became a rugby more than the past year,” he added.green and gold of the Springboks that he will be he was past his best, and South Africa were commentator after his playing career and wasbest remembered. thrashed 29-9 by New Zealand at the quarter- inducted into the International Rugby Hall of “You have to keep testing yourself, you have Fame in 2007. -independent.co.uk to keep asking yourself ‘how is it’, day by day, Possessing an unusually large frame for a week by week on the training pitch, what’s thescrum-half - standing at 1,9mtall and weighing feeling you have.”nearly 88,9kg – he thrived during games of highintensity which required powerful running and The Bayern youth product made his senioraggressive defending. debut in 2002 and has won seven Bundesliga titles with the club, as well as the Champions His stature enabled him to challenge many League. He retired from international footballforwards at breakdowns, especially when rucks after Germany’s triumph in Brazil in 2014.were taking place, and suited South Africa’s -bbcabrasive brand of rugby. DONE: Phillip Lahm in the middle. He made his international debut in 1993, a Photo contributedyear after the Springboks were re-admitted tothe international arena after the end of apartheidrule. South Africa hosted the 1995 World Cupand there would be a pot of gold at the endof the competition for the ‘Rainbow Nation’.During that tournament, he enjoyed greatsuccess with winger Chester Williams by leadingrapid attacks on the blind side of the scrum. 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20 SPORT 09 February - 15 February 2017 SPORT Players to put on their boots this seasonDEBMARINE/NFA CUP THISWEEKENDIT’S ON!: Some of the NPL players show their skills. Photo: Gabby TjirozeThe highly anticipated Namibia Football Association (NFA) Cup will start on Saturday, 11 February, as lower divisions embark on their dream ofsucceeding through the first-round of the new football season. Sport Reporter board and I am sure the clubs are From Kunene to Zambezi, from one regional winner ousted from the The losing semi-finalists will receive gearing up for this competition. This Oshana to Otjozondjupa, Khomas competition. N$5 000 for their part in the footballNFA secretary-general Barry is football and I bet this cup will bring down to Karas and Omaheke and extravaganza. Rukoro confirmed all logistics for many smiles to our people’s faces Erongo regions, each region’s second Three first divisions will also seethe opening weekend. across the board,” said Rukoro. division clubs will vie for just one spot clubs battle it out for one spot each From there on, the 16 Namibia each to proceed to the last 32 round of of the country’s first divisions; North Premier league clubs will join the fray “We are all excited about this venture Debmarine Namibia and the NFA the Cup. East, North West and Southern Stream in the round of 32 at which each cluband pulling all stops to make sure announced a three-year sponsorship first divisions. will receive N$18 000 all the way tothe first weekend of the Debmarine deal of N$14,1 million in December Two regional champs will then the final for preparations, while theNamibia Cup is a success. We are on last year that will see the return of be drawn to face each other in the Winners of the elimination rounds overall winners will walk away with Namibia flagship competition. elimination match which will see will each walk away with N$20 000, N$500 000. with the losing finalist with N$10 000.NHRSA first tournament held Beastmaster ends career on low note Sport Reporter Meroro’s quitting was substandard the canvas with a glancing left hook to For many fans, the lasting memory of and left many fans on social media to the top of Meroro’s head. Beastmaster’s career will be his pitiful ridicule him saying that they thought display against South Africa’s Kevin he had quit long ago and he had not Lerena decided to take advantage ‘KO’ Lerena on Saturday in South been seen in a ring since Dimitry of Meroro’s body from close quarters Africa. smashed him up in May 2015 and that and the ploy worked like a charm as he merely accepted the fight to fatten he hurt his flabby opponent. He ended his career on a his pocket. Looking somewhat out disappointing note when he of shape having last fought two years It wasn’t how Kevin Lerena would surrendered a little under a minute ago, he threw lame punches at the have liked to win, but every victory into the fifth round which was a South African, although he employed counts and Saturday night’s defeat of a pretty unsatisfactory end to his career a few spoiling tactics to survive tame Vikapita Meroro keeps the “KO and a fight that top the bill of Golden before running out of steam and Kid” en route to that world title. Gloves’ Thunder and Lightning surrendering‚ almost out of nowhere. tournament. It marks the end of a 12-year And as early as the first round, the professional boxing career for the South African was sending his foe to Aminius-born fighter who holds a record of 34 fights, 28 wins, with 6 losses being international fights.SHOOT: Shooting tournament in Henties Bay Photo contributed Sport Reporter 115 entries, including men and MAN DOWN: Vikapita Meroro eats a right hand from Kevin Lerena last weekend. Photo contributed women, ranging from just four yearsThe aspiring Francois Marais Jnr up to 70-years-old.came the closest with his total scoreof 826 out of 900, which gave him The winner for the ladies wasthe title of the 2017 Henties Bay Cornel van der Westhuizen with aShooting Championship during the score of 656.2. Eight of the competingfirst leg competition hosted by the participants where younger than 13Namibia Hunting Rifle Shooting years,Association (NHRSA). The rest of the results were as follows; Overall Despite the uneven terrain and tricky 1st: Francois Marais Jnr,wind conditions in the Omaruru River, 2nd: Pieter Vorster,it didn’t stop the tournament to go on, 3rd: Johannes Andreas Maraisthough contributing to an already very Gold Classchallenging competition. 1st: Francois Marais Jnr, 2nd: Pieter Vorster, The competition consisted of six 3rd: Johannes Andreas Maraisdifferent ranges, four life-size targetsand two gong ranges, with a maximum The next shoot will be held in Gobabistotal score of 900 points. There were on 18 March.

09 February - 15 February 2017 COASTAL 13 Ideally there should be no shacks at all Lucky escape for two French touristsAID FOR SHACK got lost on their way from Twyfelfon-FIRE VICTIMS Niel Terblanche tein. “The road from Twyfelfontein The two French tourists that went miss- does not have adequate road signs toDESTRUCTION: Shacks on fire at the coast last year. Photo: Niel Terblanche ing last weekend were found on the indicate the main road and a lot of same day they were reported missing smaller tracks crisscross the route inVictims of recent devastating shack fires in informal settlements of Kuisebmond after a search from the air spotted their many places, so for a person with littlecan expect even more assistance from the Walvis Bay Mayoral Fund after a sub- vehicle in a remote riverbed. experience of the road and the area, it isstantial donation of N$50 000 by NamibRe. very easy to get lost,” Calitz said. According to Bazil Calitz, a well- Niel Terblanche were transfered be redirected to the need to be prepared when they do known resident of Uis, he found the “Both were very thankful when they Walvis Bay Mayoral Fund to assist occur and also be able to deal with tourists in the bed of the Quantaghab saw help had arrived because when weThe Minister of Urban and Rural shack dwellers affected by the recent the consequences afterwards.” River after being directed to the area by found them their vehicle hardly had any Development, Sophia Shaningwa fires. the pilot of one of the aeroplanes taking fuel left.visited Walvis Bay recently to deter- He welcomed the assistance of the part in the search.mine for herself what the progress of “I urge those that will receive help Erongo Regional Council, as well as They have been driving around a lota new low cost housing project being to accept it for what it is. Do not look NamibRe. The French couple, Dr. Regis Deram trying to find their way back to thepiloted in the harbour town was. At negatively at what you might get but and his friend Sylvie Hemez, were on a main route to Swakopmund,” he said.the same time she was joined by the be thankful for the help. A little help Mrs Ntwala Muilima on behalf of self drive safari through Namibia.mayor, Wilfried Immanuel, during is better than nothing at all,” she said. NamibRe said it is the state owned Calitz said the couple stayed at Uis foran impromptu ceremony where es- enterprise’s way of giving back to the The tourists were hosted in Namibia the night and continued on their toursential supplies were handed over to Kandjala also said that the Re- community She said the donation of by Matiti Safaris and once it became through Namibia the next morning.the victims of shack fires. gional Council is hard at work to en- N$50 000 is the result of collabora- known that they did not reach their CLOSE CALL: The French couple, Dr. Re- sure that people living in shacks will tion between NamibRe and four intended destination in Swakopmund gis Deram and his friend Sylvie Hemez. During the official opening of the eventually be able to own their own other companies. She said AON on Sunday, the company commissioned Photo contributedfirst Town Council meeting recently, land. She said the process is being Benfield, AfricaRe MMI and Hollard amongst others Pleasure Flights andthe mayor beseeched members of the hampered by burocratic processes. all pooled their resources to make Safaris to search for their vehicle in thepublic as well as businesses to assist the donation possible. vicinity of the Doros Crater.with further donations. In this regard Immanuel said in Walvis Bay theNamibRe decided to direct funds most vulnerable members of the “Being in the insurance and re- The vehicle is fitted with a GPS track-donated to the Erongo Regional community, namely those living in insurance industry, we are in the ing device but it only functions while itGovernor’s Office for just such a informal housing structures, often business of helping our clients in is within reach of a cellular phone net-crisis situation. suffer the brutal and undignified ef- mitigating the impact of loss. From work. Once the tracking device cannot fects of shack fires. experience I know that most of the connect to a phone network it becomes According to Mrs. Bobby Kandjala, victims are uninsured because they invisible and usually results in a searchthe special advisor to the governor, “Ideally there should be no shacks, simply cannot afford the monthly if lost for a certain period of time.NamibRe requested that funds that because we all deserve better liv- premiums. It gives NamibRe great ing conditions. But for now reality pleasure to able to provide some “The pilot sent me the GPS coordi- dictates a different picture. While we form of assistance to the affected nates and I immediately drove to the should do everything in our power families,” she said. place. When I got there the tourists and to prevent the outbreak of fires, we their vehicle were nowhere to be found. I drove around the area and found the tracks of their vehicle and followed it until I found them,” said Calitz. He said the couple told him that theyEmployment creation key to Trustco Finance (Pty) Ltd MIXED TF 000/02/08economic survival has a vacancy for a: as far as Kenya, Rwanda, of Erongo Region, Cleo- nent, young and successful Staff Reporter Burundi and Madagascar phas Mutjavikua, mayor business personalities will Debt Collections O cer is scheduled to attend the of Walvis Bay, Permanent deliver presentations.Clever ways to alleviate summit. Secretary of the Ministry (1 x Windhoek)poverty needs to be found of Labour, Industrial Rela- Also present will beto boost employment The theme for this year’s tions and Employment senior specialists from Responsibilities:creation in times of dire summit is “Training for Creation, Bro-Matthew the International Labour • Act as the liaison between the supervisor and collection sta ;economic downturns Development and Job Shinguadja, representa- Organisation and the • Contact and liaise clients with overdue accounts;facing not only Namibia creation especially for the tives from the Ministry of International Organisa- • Undertake general administrative and accounting duties with relation tobut to a larger extent all Youth” and the group is set Youth, the National Coun- tion of Employers fromcountries on the African to discuss the important cil as well as some promi- Geneva, Switzerland and debt collecting;continent. role of employment to from Business Africa. • Manage customer account enquiries and provide feedback to clients; ensure economic growth, • Customer account enquiries, follow up and feedback; In this regard employ- youth empowerment, skills • Place claims for missing socks from sofa and washing machinement federations from development, poverty al-all over Africa will gather leviation, capacity building manufacturers;in Walvis Bay to discuss and sustainable develop- • Trace clients with overdue accounts;issues of boosting employ- ment. • Prepare weekly reports for supervisor and as requested by management.ment creation, assisting theinformal economy, poverty The discussions will Candidate Profile:alleviation and sustainable focus on addressing social • Numerically inclined with excellent analytic, qualitative anddevelopment. and economic issues and helping the private sector decision-making skills; The summit meeting grow at regional level. • Innovative self-starter with excellent administrative and timeof representatives of em-ployer organisations from The conference will also management skills;east, central and southern focus on strengthening • Team player with excellent communication skills;Africa will take place employers’ organisations • Ability to perform well under pressure;from 14 to 15 February in by providing new and • High level of confidentiality, tact and discretion;Namibia’s main port city. better service delivery to • Target orientated and strong sense of commitment;About 40 senior officials members and businesses. • Honest and hardworking.representing employ-ers’ organisations from The secretary general of Qualifications and Experience: the Namibian Employers • Grade 12 Certificate with commerce subjects including Accounting; Federation (NEF), Tim • At least two (2) years relevant work experience in a similar position; Parkhouse, said governor • Excellent computer skills; • Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English; • Any other indigenous language which is spoken or written will be an added advantage. Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed and no CVs or attached documentation shall be returned. Your CVs may be submitted to: E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 061 2754090 Closing Date: 17 February 2017