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Photo contributed was hijacked at gunpoint by three rob-from shock after news of a young mother bers posing as police officers in Havanathat murdered her baby girl spread like message to the child’s father informing him the charge but that she is free to apply for in Katutura a week ago.wildfire and it was feared that she would that she had killed his daughter. Police on a legal aid lawyer or appoint private legalbe attacked by the people attending the the scene found her sitting in her car after representation. Seas chose to apply for a Linus Kamuhoke was pulled over bycourt proceedings. she tried to set fire to it. They found some state-sponsored lawyer. She was denied three men in police uniforms driving in a drift wood under the car which failed to bail, but magistrate Savage then informed police vehicle. When he got out of the car On the day her little girl, Ava, would have catch fire and arrested the woman.” the accused that she is free to approach the he was held at gunpoint and was told to re-celebrated her third birthday the mother, court with a formal bail application if she main silent or they would shoot him.Zenobia Seas, appeared in the Swakop- During her appearance in court, Seas was so chose.mund Magistrate’s Court yesterday, 28 Sep- informed that she is charged with murder. “I thought I was being stopped by policetember, on the charge of killing her child. Magistrate Surita Savage informed the ac- The case was postponed until 15 Novem- officers but when I got out of the car I saw aThe immediate family of the 32-year-old cused that she is not required to plead on ber this year. gun pointing at my face. I panicked becauseSeas packed the courtroom and additional I thought they were going to shoot me andsecurity measures had to be enforced at the then one of the men asked me where wascourt to ensure the accused person’s safety. the money I owed his friend. I didn’t un- derstand what he meant by that since it was To make matters worse, a horrific video my first time seeing them. They then tookclip showing an unidentifiable woman vio- my cell-phone, an amount of N$500 andlently smothering a child distraughtly cry- my identification documents. They told meing by placing a pillow over her face and to keep quiet or they would shoot me. Nextstanding on the child’s head is also doing thing I saw was them speeding off withthe rounds on social media, but the authen- my car and the police vehicle which didn’tticity of the video couldn’t verified. The have a numberplate. I was so shocked thatvideo clip is purported to have been taken this was happening to me” said Kamuhoke.by Seas and was seen by thousands of Na-mibians since Tuesday. The allegations, that In another incident, a taxi driver was heldit is Seas in the video, are vehemently de- at gunpoint by two unknown people afternied by every person who knows the Seas they got into his taxi. They sped off withpersonally. the taxi that was later found abandoned close to the Hakahana Service Station Namibian Police arrested the woman on a and an amount of approximately N$400deserted beach north of Henties Bay late on was missing. The driver opened a case ofMonday in connection with the murder of theft but thus far no arrest has been made.her small daughter. Another taxi driver was also held at gun- point two weeks ago and robbed of N$600 Chief Inspector Kauna Shikwambi said by two unknown men after the suspectsshortly after the news about the horrific stopped the taxi in Hakahana and asked toincident broke, “The woman loaded the lit- be dropped off behind Shoprite in Katutu-tle girl who was only two years and eleven ra. Following these incidents, the city po-months old into her private vehicle and lice expressed concern about the high num-drove from Swakopmund towards Terrace ber of hijackings in Windhoek, especiallyBay north of Henties Bay. At a popular fish- taxis. Many incidents of taxi-hijacking areing spot called Blare about 112 kilometres not reported to the police because the driv-north of Henties Bay she drove towards the er doesn’t have a licence or is driving a taxibeach where she allegedly murdered the without a public transport permit.toddler.” The police warns taxi drivers to be care- Chief Inspector Shikwambi said the ful at all cost when loading passengers.woman used a cloth soaked in camphor oilto smother the child. “She then sent a text WEEKEND SPECIAL: N$11.99 INFLATION N$9.99 N$14.9930/09/2016 – 02/10/2016 SHOPRITE PRICES Vita Juice VeRMgh4eio1xtd0aeegbdsles NMaFmirlekms1hilltk cc/2015/13183 1ltr Milk or nectar blendFREEDeliveries 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. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES [email protected]
2| INFORMANTÉ NEWS 29 September - 05 October 2016 Dogs ate Cold-blooded murderer guiltybaby’s head Eba Kandovazu ones that are directed to a per- to ten years. Maritz, however, Niel Terblanche remained of a little baby’s head. son with no defence, and in stated that sentencing cannot “The people started looking A murderer that stabbed an this case the accused person be avoided and a fine cannotRESIDENTS of the Okuryangava unarmed man, who tried to was unprovoked, therefore his be considered due to the seri-informal settlement in Windhoek around and discovered the body of walk away from the fight 12 sentence should not only affect ous nature of the crime.made a macabre discovery when the baby in a riverbed nearby. The times, has been found guilty him, but should be in the pub-they saw dogs eating the head of body was burned and wrapped in in the Katutura Magistrate’s lic’s interest as well and serve Speaking in court, a tearfula little baby. plastic. After investigating the mat- Court. as a lesson for people to learn Lucia Swartbooi said that she ter, officers said the remains was how punishable this type of of- is deeply hurt by the loss of her According to Chief Inspector that of a baby around six months Joseph Garoeb, 31, who fence is,” Hinda said. son.Kauna Shikwambi of the Police old,” a resident said. killed Michael Swartbooi, 27,Public Relations Department in in 2011 for allegedly having an Hinda further noted that Ga- “Garoeb has not apologisedWindhoek the people were walking Shikwambi urged the public and affair with his then girlfriend roeb insulted Swartbooi and for murdering my only son.down the street when they saw the residents of Okuryangava to come faces up to 20 years in jail. thereafter stabbed him as he I am very hurt because Mi-dogs chewing on something. forward with information that might was walking away from the chael was my only child and lead to the arrest of the person who According to the state pros- fight. Adv Sarel Maritz who he would often support me On closer inspection they found murdered the baby in such a brutal ecutor Menecia Hinda, Garoeb represented Garoeb, in mitiga- financially. Garoeb’s familythat the animals were eating what way. stabbed Swartbooi 12 times at tion said Garoeb is a first-time did not even assist me during his home with a pocket knife offender and he suffers from the funeral. My only wish is and who then died on his way tuberculosis. Maritz appealed for justice to take its course,” to the hospital. to magistrate Elina Nandago Swartbooi said. that Garoeb’s sentence be five “Murder is one of the most The sentencing was remand- serious crimes, especially the ed to 11 October this year. Creativity beats poverty “We all Gabby Tjiroze “My brother is the one who deserve showed me how to make glasses out a place to call A homeless man decided to take of beer bottles. At first I thought it home!” the bull by the horns to beat un- was too time-consuming but he re- employment and started making ally encouraged me to try and make Together we can achieve more! wine glasses from empty bottles a living out of it. Eventually I heeded and selling it. his advice and today I have breadTrue Public Private Partnership became a reality when three private and butter on my table through thiscompanies joined hands to support the provision of community driven The 34-year-old, Lucas Seoka venture” he says.houses for low income families, by pledging N$ 3 million to SDFN/NHAG. has gone from street life to work- ing class, collecting scores of empty After years of suffering, he started beer and cider bottles and turning his business venture in November them into useful wine glasses. last year and so far the business is doing well. On average he makes Seoka, a school drop-out, wakes about N$100 to N$200 a day. He up every morning to walk from the said that his glasses are affordable, dusty roads of Otjomuise to the city safe to use and people can use it for centre to sell his wine glasses. decorations as well. Namibia’s many homeless are of- “An empty stomach must know ten seen digging through rubbish for creativity. If you’ve got a full stom- bottles and tins which they sell for a ach, you can afford to choose a life- pittance, but Seoka took a different style, but if you’ve got an empty route. An idea given by his brother stomach, you’re going to compro- has now earning Seoka money sell- mise and start taking the wayward ing the wine glasses for around N$25 route,” said Seoka. each. He advises young people to stop He was born in South Africa in being lazy and blaming the govern- Johannesburg and was a cleaner at ment for everything and to start us- the University of Johannesburg be- ing their heads and hands and use fore moving to Namibia in search of their talents. greener pastures.Empathy for fellow Namibians, and supporting Governmentinitiatives were the driving factors that motivated Ohorongo Cement,FNB Foundation and Pupkewitz Foundation to combine forces tocommitN$ 3 million to SDFN/NHAG, in aid of the Twahangana Fund.SDFN/NHAG is an NGO, community based organisation that aims toimprove living conditions of underprivileged Namibians, by providingits members with building loans.Strengthening the fund, equals more houses at an increased tempo.Housing improves educational outcomes, increases health andwellbeing, boosts economic activity and lowers social service ofGovernment. VOILA: Lucas showcases his collections. 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Meatco, DVS tug of war29September-05October2016 NEWS INFORMANTÉ | 3 Charmaine Ngatjiheue ficer Advocate Vekuii Rukoro no safe amount of zeranol,” said law for something else and ap- LOCKDOWN: Photo for illustrative said the closure of the feedlot Maseke. He stated that some of ply it to closing the feedlot,” Ru-THE Directorate of Veterinary has serious implications for the the tests will be performed lo- koro said. purpose. Photo contributedServices (DVS) alluded to the local economy and if it persist cally to prevent further losses.deliberate administration of for longer than eight months it The first time the zeranol hor-zeranol to cattle at the Okapu- will lead to a loss of jobs. Thus far, Meatco has lost mone was found in April, it waska Feedlot, but the Meat Cor- roughly N$31,5 million in nine in slightly higher levels whichporation of Namibia (Meatco) Chief veterinary officer, Dr months due to the feedlot clo- led to the closure of the feedlotvehemently denied actively Adrianatus Maseke said the re- sure that breeds about 8 000 cat- but it was later established thatadministering the hormone. sults from the tests conducted tle, and might lose about N$143 it was not actively administered speak for themselves, hence the million in the next eight months. as the cattle consumed it through This came after Meatco’s action MAWF has taken. He The loss is also extended to its feed.Okapuka Feedlot was closed said that the ministry is trying to farmers as Meatco spends up toearly this month for an indefinite ensure that the process takes as N$12 million monthly to buy Rukoro said the levels thisperiod when the cattle tested little time as possible to prevent weaners from farmers. The pro- time around were much lowerpositive for zeranol. Zeranol is any extreme losses. cess has come to a halt follow- than before and Meatco cannota chemical that is administered ing the closure of the feedlot. comprehend why the feedlotto animals to act like the natu- “I am not sure about the eight was closed. Currently, the feedrally produced hormones. Its months that has been widely spo- “We have engaged the author- for the cattle cost Meatco aboutprolonged use by humans can ken about but the feedlot will be ities and the board in a series of N$9,3 million on a monthly ba-cause cancer and development closed until Meatco draws up an meetings but we have not yet sis and this is in turn a loss forproblems in children. action plan. The European Union found any solutions. We have the company as they may not laws state that the process should taken steps and appealed and we slaughter them. In addition, Meatco’s chief executive of- at least take six months once zer- have not found a law that applies roughly 500 people stand to lose anol has been detected. There is in this case. They cannot take a their jobs. Media must entrench own rules FREE TRADE: Picture of a map Gabby Tjiroze National Director of Media Institute of depicting the area of trade be- Southern Africa (MISA), Namibia Media tween SACU and international IN the wake of government plans to Ombudsman Clement Daniels and Chair- establish a council meant to regulate person of Editors’ Forum of Namibia, Jo- markets. Photo contributed the media, there has been a backlash seph Ailonga. against government’s attempt to med-Mercosur beef imports reservations dle in media affairs. “Government should take a firm stand on this issue because it has been for a long Charmaine Ngatjiheue “The SACU-Mercosur PTA has already been At the panel discussion titled “Free ex- time that we do not know where the gov- concluded, signed and is ready for implemen- pression and media regulation – A fine bal- ernment stands,” said TibinyaneNAMIBIAN beef producers are concerned tation. There is nothing that the Meat Board of ance” hosted by Namibia Media Trust inabout the Preferential Trade Agreement be- Namibia can do at this stage,” said Van Schoor. Windhoek panellists highlighted freedom Stressing the need of media self-regula-tween the Southern African Customs Union Van Schoor said Mercosur countries are able of expression as a fundamental human tion, Daniels said that, “one of the major(SACU) and Mercosur countries that came to produce beef cheaper than Namibia and right underpinning all other civil rights. challenges that the media face is to main-into effect recently regarding the beef prod- although 500 tons of beef imports (from only The speakers highlighted that free press tain the right balance between serving theucts that will be imported into the country. Paraguay or Uruguay) to SACU per annum was critical to strengthen accountability public interest and upholding the funda- may not seem much, it may find their way to and transparency across the public and mental rights and freedoms of citizens, be Mercosur is comprised of Argentina, Brazil, Namibia where it may impair prices paid to private spheres of society. Panellists em- they private or public office holders.”Uruguay, and Paraguay whilst SACU is com- producers. phasised the need of building a viable andprised of Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, fair regulatory system and that it is not the “The fight for freedom of expressionSwaziland, and Lesotho. Senior Trade and Investment Analyst at the government’s duty to regulate the media. seems to be an unending battle and I really Namibia Trade Forum (NTF), Maria Immanuel hope we will get to a time that there will The Meat Board of Namibia has voiced its said another concern would be the impact the Moderated by Namibia Media Trust be no regulations and the need to defendconcerns citing South America’s occasional free trade would have on the revenue collected chairperson Gwen Lister, the panel ourselves in regard to freedom of expres-outbreaks of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in SACU and Namibia individually. She said brought together media experts, includ- sion,” said Thloloe.which would pose a threat to the local beef this can, however, be countered with the in- ing Press Ombudsman Joseph Thloloe andmarket. Another concern is that 500 tons of crease in trade within the region as more ben- Media Policy Analyst Simon Delaney both The discussion formed part of the build-beef will be exported into SACU duty free and efits are derived, and more value achieved. from South Africa, Natasha Tibinyane, the up to the first-ever International Day forthe fear is that too many quotas will end up in the Universal Access to Information cel-SACU leading to dumping. Due to the fear of Immanuel said the PTA will open up trading ebrations held yesterday, 28 September.the producer price, the request was for the im- markets for Namibia and SACU as a whole,port quota to be reduced. while investments and trade flow will increase FREE MEDIA: (from left) Simon Delaney, Gwen Lister, Joseph Ailonga and Natasha Tibinyane. between the countries that signed the agree- Photo: Gabby Tjiroze Meat Board spokesperson, Magda van ment. It is basically the first step to moving intoSchoor, said it will be up to the Namibian au- a free-trade area. “The agreement provides forthorities or the Directorate of Veterinary Ser- about 1 050 goods which will enjoy prefer-vices (DVS) to ensure that beef originating ence margins in the agreement, leading to free-from FMD risk countries or regions is not im- trade,” Immanuel said.ported into Namibia.
4| INFORMANTÉ NEWS 29 September - 05 October 2016Tourism booming CoW apologises for outagedespite downturn BLACKOUT: Katutura was the worst hit by the power outage. Photo contirbutedPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Michael Uugwanga been rectified and measures are cur- rently being put in place to avoid Marthina K Mutanga The ministry will launch a stra- mibian conservancies as tourism THE City of Windhoek (CoW) such occurrence in the near future. tegic document aimed at contrib- becomes a key source of income, has apologised for Tuesday’s, 27DESPITE the global economic uting to rural development and replacing trophy hunting. September, power outage expe- “The City of Windhoek woulddownturn the world is current- economic growth via sustainable rienced in most parts of the city, like to apologise to our residents inly facing, the Namibia tourism use of natural and cultural re- Although tourism and hunting particularly Katutura, resulting the whole of Okuryangava, parts ofsector has been experiencing a sources. provide important income di- in some businesses, such as Pick Hakahana, parts of Katutura (Luxu-positive growth in terms of ar- versification, farming is still the and Pay, Fashion World and Mo- ry Hill, Soweto, Wanaheda and sur-rivals last year. “I call upon the private sector main source of livelihoods for tovac closing their doors earlier rounding areas) who experienced a to invest more in the conservan- most conservancy members. than usual. power outage on 27 September from The Deputy Minister of Envi- cies, to put them in their (travel) 17h00 up to 22h00,” said Lydiaronment and Tourism, Tommy itineraries, create new innovative According to the statistic from The outage also created traffic Amutenya, public relation officer ofNambahu, said the industry must products together with conserv- the Ministry of Environment the jams in Independence Avenue which CoW.not relax, thinking that tourists ancies and by so doing so enlarge number of tourist arrivals record- is probably the busiest road used bywill just flock to Namibia, but the pie of the products offered in ed for 2015 was 1,3 million a commuters. Power outages have become ahas a duty to get more visitors to Namibia as a preferred destina- 5,1% growth compared to 2014. regular occurrence in Windhoek thisNamibia and further spread the tion,” said Nambahu. CoW have not specified the cause year, with no guarantees it will everbenefits thereof. The top ten tourist markets of the outage, but said the fault has stop in the wake of power crunch. There are currently more than were Angola, South Africa, Zam- 40 joint venture lodges in Na- bia, Germany, Zimbabwe, Bot- VET trainees to increase swana, UK, USA and France. Michael Uugwanga FOR any country to develop it EMPOWERING: Prime Minister Saara needs hands-on and skilled ar- tisans through Technical, Voca- Kuugongelwa-Amadhila speaking at tional Education and Training (TVET) and Namibia is no excep- the official opening of the National tion in this regard. Skills Competition and Expo 2016. Thus, government revealed that it want to increase the number of Photos: Michael Uugwanga qualified VET trainees from 15 000 to 25 000 by 2020. This was said by been actively involved in creating Prime Minister Saara Kuugongel- awareness about vocational train- wa-Amdahila when she officially ing, something that government has opened the National Skills Compe- taken notice off. tition and Expo 2016 at the Ramatex in Windhoek. “This already demonstrates an imperative need to promote skills. I World Skills Namibia, through the still remember when I was Minister Namibia Training Authority (NTA), of Finance that we had to give an is hosting the first ever National additional N$400 million for Grade Skills Competition (NSC) for the 10 repeaters. I am very much in sup- TVET sector from 14 to 17 Septem- porter of VET,” she said. ber at Ramatex in Windhoek. The Minister of Higher Educa- The aim of the competition is to tion, Training and Innovation, Dr establish networking and sharing Itah Kandjii-Murangi said VET will platforms for member organisations drive the country’s economic devel- to learn from, and with each other. opment and curb youth unemploy- ment. The NSC brought skilled young Namibians from various train- “This will empower young Na- ing providers and industry sectors mibians to become job creators and showcasing their technical and vo- not job seekers. The absence of such cational skills at a national competi- skills has cost us, and will continue tion level, which sees 118 competi- to cost us dearly, as a nation, if we tors in ten different skills areas. fail to refocus and strengthen the TVET sector,” said Kandjii-Muran- “In accordance with the Haram- gi. bee prosperity plan we are expecting four outcomes, namely increasing VET trainees by 2020, improving the quality of VET, improving the image of VET nationwide and speed- ing up VET refunds to private sec- tors,” said Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. In the past, government had not
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6| INFORMANTÉ EDITORIAL 29 September - 05 October 2016 Retrospective Pic of the day Nghidipo NangoloTax regime in disarray The directorate of Inland Revenue is regarded Fuzhou, China; A man cycles through a flooded street after a typhoon struck eastern China. Photo: theguardian.com as the most corrupt government agency as it cannot illustrate sound business acumen and Our Domestic Products transparency in the absence of critical reforms Desmond P van Heerden measure of material wealth, ning at a trade deficit of N$7,3 had slowed to near zero last and migration to a new secure digital taxation when in fact it is a measure billion. In other words, we im- quarter, and shows a decline system. Alex Shimuafeni, Namibia’s of economic productivity, and port N$7,3 billion more than of 19,9% in the second quar- Statistician-General, re- these are not necessarily re- we export. As can be seen in ter. Hotels and restaurants Without digital advancement and proper leased the figures for Namib- lated. the formula above, any im- recorded a similar decline of digital bookkeeping and accounting systems, ia’s Gross Domestic Product provements here would trans- 15,5% as well, possibly due to no one is convinced that the directorate is this week. And the news was In Namibia, GDP is calcu- late to GDP growth. adverse worldwide economic functioning without the possibility of statistic anything but good. lated by the Namibia Statistics conditions affecting tourism. manipulation, embezzlement and corruption, For the first time since the Agency, headed by the Statis- Onto the specific sectors since it did happen before and might still be beginning of 2013 our GDP tician-General, as mentioned of the economy. Agriculture But it is not all bad news. happening. growth was negative. Two above, and it succeeded the and forestry had a decline of Wholesale and retail trade quarters in a row would qual- Central Bureau of Statistics 5,2% in this second quarter – might have slowed down, Inland Revenue is the biggest local source ify as a technical recession, who used to perform this func- its sixth consecutive quarter but it still recorded a 9,6% of income for the state in order to develop but luckily in Namibia’s case, tion. They are the central sta- of declines. It is thus evident growth, driven by supermar- infrastructure, pay civil servants and create it appears to be the result of tistical authority for Namibia, that the prolonged drought ket and furniture sales. The socio-economic amenities for the inhabitants external factors and not struc- and collect, produce, analyse has severely affected this transport and communication of the country. That’s why it has to show that it tural problems. and disseminate official and sector, although it is show- sector grew by 3,5%, spear- is a co-leader in business communication and other statistics in Namibia. So ing some improvement due headed by the port services service delivery beyond reproach. But what is GDP? Gross let us see what our Statistician- to improvements in drought sub-sector, and the financial Domestic Product, yes, but General and his armies of stat- management. The fishing sec- services sector grew by 4,1%, Lately, this newspaper has been inundated what does this mean? The IMF isticians combing the country tor showed growth of 3,3%, with the banking sub-sector with complaints from taxpayers about shoddy states that “GDP measures the found. (I imagine there to be marginally slower, but recov- leading the way. service delivery as they are repeatedly told monetary value of final goods an army of statisticians. After ering from three consecutive that their files cannot be found, the internet is and services - that is, those all, why else would one need a negative growth quarters. And that, as they say, is the off or the website has not been updated yet. that are bought by the final statistician-general?) state of the economy. If noth- Taxpayers are also taking issue with conflict- user - produced in a coun- Mining and quarrying de- ing else, the Namibia Statistics ing mobile phone texts they receive daily of try in a given period of time One of the key factors to clined by 13,2 % in the sec- Agency has highlighted the monies they owe, or penalties, which clearly (say a quarter or a year).” So, take into account when meas- ond quarter, mainly due to effect of the drought on our illustrate communication gap in the directo- in other words, it is the Gross uring GDP is inflation. After a decrease in diamond pro- economy. At least a drought is rate. The misconception should also be dis- (without deductions) products all, if only the prices of goods duction of about 31,5%. The an external factor, beyond our pelled that unemployed people don’t pay tax, (or services) produced during increased, but not the actual manufacturing sector also ex- control, and can easily be re- as with the VAT system they do pay at any a given time frame, domesti- amounts of goods produced, perienced a decline of 9,4% versed by a good rainy season, point-of-sale or payment. cally (locally). GDP should remain constant. due to declines in non-ferrous no matter how doubtful that Namibia’s GDP is calculat- metal production, beverage seems. For the rest, well… Two months ago, the Minister of Finance, In other words, it is what ed with base inflation being production and grain mills I’m sure Alex Shimuafeni like his predecessors, announced plans to re- we here in Namibia produce measured in 2010, and all production – also an effect of and his army of statisticians, form the tax regime from the outmoded manu- and contribute to the economy amounts are adjusted to that the drought. In contrast, the armed with their laptops and al system, but there’s no timeframe. Some are during a certain time. It can base before being measured. electricity and water sector loaded with Excel, will be skeptical whether there is indeed political will, generally be regarded as an Inflation has this year been performed quite well, record- there to tell us otherwise. as resistance to modernise is reportedly com- indicator of the level of eco- quite high compared to last ing 25,7% growth – mainly, ing from employees for obvious reasons. nomic activity that occurs. year averaging at 6,7% in the as expected, in the electricity Desmond P van Heerden, So, for example, when using second quarter, due to increas- sub-sector. HonsBComm (Stell) is the Once again, economic development will re- the expenditure approach to es in the price of food due to Chief Analytics Officer of main a fool’s paradise if there no indication measure GDP, the formula the drought. Our net exports But it is the construction Trustco Group Holdings Ltd. that the state agencies are ready to use mod- would be GDP = C + G + I have improved, insomuch as sector that was the hardest Previous articles available ern technology to guarantee accountability + (E – I). C would be private we imported less and exported hit by the current drought. online at http://toi.hopto.org/. and transparency. Taxpayers have no recourse spending, with G being gov- more, but Namibia is still run- After 10 consecutive quar- He can be contacted at when they feel cheated and aggrieved to deter- ernment spending and I being ters of 20%-plus growth, it [email protected] mine what is happening to their tax accounts. investment, or business’ capi- tal spending. E – I is net ex- Taxpayers require assurance that the hard- ports, or exports less imports. earned cash they pay is diligently processed, to avoid labels of incompetence and allega- As mentioned, GDP is fre- tions of corruption within the directorate of quently used to gauge the lev- Inland Revenue. Government should give pri- el of economic activity. But ority to realign the outdated manual account- it does have some drawbacks ancy and bookkeeping application and create – namely any unreported eco- a symbiotic services delivery. nomic activity would natu- rally not be included. Black In the absence of trust, transparency, ac- market activities, or under- countability and credibility the state cannot the-table employment and any claim moral high ground in the application of other illegal, but still econom- tax monies. ic, activities will not show up in these figures. 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29 September - 05 October 2016 OPINION INFORMANTÉ |7 PRESIDENT DR HAGE GEINGOB AT THE NAMIBIA INVESTORS CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK CITY A few weeks ago, during the review of Na- outlook for Namibia, as the key economic mibia’s international relations policy, I fundamentals, including fiscal sustainability requested that Namibia’s Policy on Inter- and sustainability of our external current ac- national Relations move away from “tradi- count remains intact. Testament to this is the tional diplomacy” to economic diplomacy. fact that the Fitch rating agency recently reaf- In that context, I noted that it is of little use firmed Namibia’s International Default Rate at for me to travel thousands of miles just to BBB-, and bond issuance in the South African address the UN General Assembly for seven and Namibian market at AA+, although the minutes – this year we got 15 minutes. longer-term outlook was revised from stable to negative, in line with global economic outlook. Since this is business event, I would like to focus my remarks on the question of why The Government of Namibia remains com- you should be investing in Namibia. There mitted to managing the economy in a prudent are many reasons, but in the interest of time, and responsible manner, and has already in- I would like make four key points: the demo- stituted, expenditure, revenue and structural cratic governance architecture; the macroeco- reform measures to address concerns raised nomic architecture; the social architecture; and by rating agencies about the medium-term the unique value proposition for investing in outlook of Namibia. We would like to use this Namibia. opportunity assure all our partners, that there is no risk that Namibia will not honor debt Firstly, Namibia has robust democratic and obligation in the near and medium term. We effective governance architecture. Since attain- remain bullish about the country’s economic ing independence, we have held six free and outlook. To quote from the recent Fitch report fair elections. That is why in less than three “Namibia’ s growth remains impressive”. decades Namibia already has three democrati- cally elected presidents. May I add, that my Thirdly, our social architecture is evolving. predecessors and I are on speaking terms. We We continue to invest the bulk of our budget have established the Presidential Advisory in social infrastructure, most notably education Council comprising of the incumbent president and health services. As a result, we have lifted and former presidents, who from time to time thousands of people out of poverty since 1990. confer on national matters. This is a growing School enrollment and literacy rates have in- trend in Africa that I refer to as the New Af- creased dramatically, and access to health and rica, where former leaders, just like here in the social services has improved. We are on track USA, retire in dignity. I am glad that Namibia to eliminating the transfer of HIV/Aids from is setting the trend in Africa in this regard. mothers to children, and life expectancy is on the increase. Not only do we have smooth elections and transfer of power in Namibia, transparent pro- Despite this good progress, social deficits cesses, well-functioning systems, and institu- persist. These, however, present enormous in- tions that are independent also characterise our vestment opportunities. That is why since as- governance architecture. Our governance ar- suming office I have declared a full-scale war chitecture continues to be lauded by independ- against poverty and concomitant inequalities. ent bodies such as the World Economic Forum, We recognise that the only sustained growth, the Mo-Ibrahim Foundation, and the Heritage will be shared growth. We need inclusive Foundation to name but a few. growth that will translate into creation of de- cent job opportunities for our citizens. With respect to Governance Indicators, Na- mibia consistently ranks among the top five Let me use this opportunity to clarify some in Africa and sometimes we are number one. issues with regard to the economic transforma- For example, with regard to press freedom as tion conversation that we are currently having measured by Reporters Without Borders, we in Namibia. For some of you that might not are number one in Africa, and with respect to be aware of it, there are two sensitive issues Transparency, as measured by Transparency that dominate this conversation, namely land International we are rated number four on the reform and ownership of previously disadvan- continent. tage Namibians in companies. On these two issues I would like to categorically state, that We are not entirely happy to be among the the Government of the Republic of Namibia best when it comes to Governance matters, be- would like to assure you that property rights cause we would like to lead the pack. That is are protected in our most supreme law and will why in our Harambee Prosperity Plan we have be respected as such. set bold targets with regard to Effective Gov- ernance and Service Delivery. We would like Fourthly, let me turn to the specific value to be number one when it comes to Transpar- proposition that Namibia offers to international ency, Accountability and Press Freedom. We investors. Namibia has a small population of do not aspire to be number one to show off. just 2.3 million people. However, Namibia is To the contrary, we strive to be number one on located between two economic giants, South these areas, because we are deeply convinced Africa and Angola with whom we have excel- that they are the right things to do. Take for lent fraternal relations. Not only that, Namibia example Press Freedom. As a former freedom is part of SACU, SADC, and has signed the tri- fighter, press freedom is one of the things we partite free trade agreement, which ultimately fought for. Even when I was Prime Minis- will lead to a continental free trade area. In the ter the first time, I used to assure one of the final analysis, Namibia provides international stalwart editors in Namibia that Government investors access to a market of 700 million would never compromise on the freedom of people. Namibia is part of an Africa that is ris- the press. Therefore, we will not reign in on ing and an Africa that is on the march. the freedom of the press. In Namibia, our key value proposition for Let me also elaborate a bit on the drive for international investors is that we provide the accountability and transparency. The ultimate gateway or the springboard into Africa. We outcome of these two targets is captured in the have well-developed infrastructure, including following formula: A+T=Tr, that is Account- world-class financial, telecommunications, ed- ability and Transparency fosters Trust. This ucational and health services. Such that a dec- same formula is also applicable in the type of ade ago, Angelina Jolie saw it fit to deliver her partnerships that we would like to promote in first-born child, Shiloh, in Namibia. Namibia Namibia. Partnerships must be based on trans- therefore offers your quality of life that is on parency, equality and trust. par with the best in the world. In Namibia you will, therefore, have peace of mind. Secondly, we have a strong macroeconomic architecture. Our economy might be small, Namibia further presents significant op- but it is one of the best-managed economies portunities for investment in sectors such as on the continent. Supported by prudent fiscal Goods Manufacturing, Agriculture (Agro-pro- and monetary policy, our budget deficits have cessing), Transport and Logistics, Tourism and been contained within sustainable levels, trans- Film-making to name a few. lating into Namibia having one of the lowest debt levels in the world as expressed as a ratio In our quest to become an industrialised and of GDP. To put this into perspective, follow- prosperous nation, outlined in the “Growth at ing expansionary monetary policy, to stimulate Home” strategy, “Harambee Prosperity Plan” economic activities our debt to GDP is pro- (HPP) and Vision 2030, we would like to see jected to escalate to 39 percent this year. As more American companies doing business investors, you will know that it is very rare to in Namibia, which will stimulate economic have a debt to GDP ratio of less than 60 percent growth and employment creation. these days. Moreover, the bulk of our debt is denominated in domestic currency. It is Government’s key responsibility to en- sure delivery of public services and historically Further supporting our economic architec- government has been directly and exclusively ture is a sound financial system and a strong delivering such public services. The pace of savings culture. The World Economic Forum developing additional infrastructure is howev- rates the strength of our banking system as er limited – by available public resources. We number 22 in the world. Our pension savings believe however, that through Public Private expressed as a ratio to GDP is among the high- Partnerships, we can leverage private sector est in the world, and exceeds that of many investment to meet the developmental needs in OECD countries. Our pension and insurance our economy. industry is also well regulated. The head of the Government Institution Pension Fund who is In conclusion, be assured that Namibia is here with us today, can attest to that. open for business and we are looking forward to welcoming you to Namibia in November We remain optimistic about the long-term when we host the International Investment Conference.
8| INFORMANTÉ BUSINESS 29 September - 09 October 2016Market recap business TKR hiccups Charmaine NgatjiheueIT was a lackluster week for eq- make do with the reality of lower THE envisaged Trans-Kalahari OBSERVING: Director of railway affairs in the MWT, Robert Kalomo observinguity in general as only Namibia economic growth in Namibia for Railway (TKR) is facing yet an- the upgrade of the Tsumeb-Krantzberg railway line.Breweries managed to produce a the foreseeable future, as the lack other obstacle with the Namib- Photo: Charmaine Ngatjiheuepositive return with 0,04%. of water continues to bite into ian and Botswana governments economic activities, including the busy altering the current terms Partnership (PPP). Other com- the full feasibility study will still Volumes of shares traded were government indicating it will stop of the agreement to keep up modities will be incorporated have to be conducted and we arefairly evenly distributed amongst construction tenders. with the changing environment. through a Scoping Investigation looking for it to be completed ear-all shares with only Nictus Hold- Study which will find projects in ly next year, and it is expected toings not being traded during the Agriculture continues to be the In 2014, the two countries South Africa, Namibia and Bot- last a year until construction canpast seven days. Bank Windhoek hardest hit as it is one of the larg- signed a multi-billion Namibian swana and then finalise the terms kick off,” Kalomo said. He saidHoldings Limited was the most est employers in the economy and Dollar railway deal that was in- of reference. Kalomo said the two the TKR is also looking at railwaytraded share in terms of both vol- with significant drop in output the tended to facilitate the construc- governments will then advertise maintenance and other logisticsume and value. effect is being widefelt, not only tion of a wholly new ‘heavy haul’ for consultants in terms of the related to the ports at the coast be- for the producers but also people railway line extending 1 500 kilo- scoping. ing constructed as well. The Namibian Dollar continues that are employed by the sector. metres from Botswana’s Mmama-its strong position against the ma- bula coal fields to Walvis Bay. “The scoping study will first re- Delays may be because of newjor currencies over the past seven The reality is that Namibia is The railway line was meant to veal the various commodities but developments.days while the price of a barrel of facing challenges and is not iso- exclusively transport coal.Brent Crude Oil rose 0,20% as well lated from the global economicas gold gaining 0,50% for an ounce headwinds. In order for the country Despite that the deal was signedof the yellow metal. The Namibian not to be downgraded it will have two years ago, no constructionAll Share Index was down 0,22% to take corrective measures that in has taken places. Only a TKRfollowing the JSE Top 40 index the short term at least may be both office has been set up for whichwhich was down 0,80% for the unpopular and seem counter-intu- each country had to set asidesame period. The S&P500 showed itive. N$33 million. Namibia has se-the biggest positive return for the cured its N$33 million but topast seven days with 0,94%. Market quote of the week date, Botswana has not secured its share yet. However, the two While the outlook for Namibia “Recession is opportunity governments are still discussinghas been downgraded by major in wolf’s clothing” Botswana’s share in the deal. Pro-ratings agencies from stable to – Robin Sharma ject coordinator and Namibia’snegative, Namibians will have to director of railway affairs in the Ministry of Works and Transport (MWT) Robert Kalomo said that the deal is being revised to incor- porate other commodities besides coal. This came after a study re- vealed that the price of coal has dropped between 80% and 75% and despite the intended purpose of the project, it was no longer vi- able to sell it as a Public-PrivateTAKE A NuD$p1At0IoL0Y0PHOTOAND WINVisit our stand in the Makalani Hall, at theWindhoek Industrial Agricultural Show 2016from 30 September to 8 October to take aphoto. Post it on Facebook or Twitter, using#legalshield and #NextGen to stand achance of winning N$500 daily*.*Paid-up members double-uptheir win to N$1000 @trustcoins
29 September - 05 October 2016 BUSINESS INFORMANTÉ |9Rail rehab not infinite No dent in unemployment Charmaine Ngatjiheue Charmaine NgatjiheueD&M Rail Construction has af- ON THE JOB: Men working on the Tsumeb-Krantzberg railway line.firmed that the multi-million-dollar Photo: Charmaine Ngatjiheue THE manufacturing and tourism sectors have nottender it was awarded by TransNa- been able to curb the high unemployment rate, evenmib in 2014 to upgrade the Tsumeb- Tsumeb railway line which is be- and maintaining the railway line from though the growth rate of the two sectors was 3,4%Krantzberg railway is not an infi- ing rehabilitated to meet the SADC Ondangwa to Oshikango. and 7% respectively, from 2010 to 2015.nite tender project as the project standard of 18.5 ton axle load. Thewill eventually be concluded once project is currently faring well. Acting TransNamib chief executive The share of manufacturing against the Gross Domesticall the work has been finalized. D&M Rail managing director, Dawie officer Hippy Tjivikua has defended Product (GDP) average 11,1% during the 2010 to 2015 pe- Möller, said upgrading and maintain- the Tsumeb-Krantzberg railway pro- riod. Over the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP4), Roughly N$15 billion has been ing the railway lines from Tsumeb to ject saying there is no other company manufacturing contributed 9,9% against GDP while thespent to date for the rehabilitation and Ondangwa costs roughly N$5 million in the country that can do railway growth rate recorded a contraction of -2,9%.upgrading of railways in the country. per kilometre for 257 kilometeres, work particularly that project apart whilst it costs N$10 million per kilo- from TransNamib itself and D&M Deputy Minister of Economic and National Planning This came after reports that indicat- metre for 60 kilometres for upgrading Rail. He added that railway expertise Lucia Iipumbu told the recent Bank of Namibia Sympo-ed that D&M Rail is prolonging the in the country is lacking. sium that the NDP4 intended to grow the manufacturingproject to gulp more of government’s sector by 50% as its share of GDP in 2010. This wouldfunding. The project has also seen have translated into a 18,7% share of GDP when the NDP4government investigating the matter. concluded. “The NDP4, however, coincided with a very challenging global economic environment and one of the The 392 - kilometer Krantzberg- severest drought to befall Namibia. Nonetheless, it tells usTsumeb railway line was outsourced that our strategies on manufacturing ought to have beento D&M Rail on a 12-month renew- more effectively or implemented better,” Iipumbu said.able contract based on whether fundsare available. The company has said The tourism sector, however, performed better com-that it is the first time the railways in pared to the manufacturing sector as it recorded a growththe country are being worked on and rate of 6,9% over the NDP4 period. It, however, only con-the whole process was and still is very tributed an average of 1,5% from 2010-2015 and 1,9%expensive and labour intensive. against GDP on the NDP4. The rehabilitation of the railways Iipumbu said it shows that these sectors need to growkicked off in 2012 whereby D&M at a fast pace in order to reduce the unemployment rateRail had to repair critical places and and poverty levels. Unemployment rate currently standsreplace old steel tracks, sleepers at 28,1%.and upgrading to meet the SouthernAfrican Development Community She said challenges hampering growth rates in the(SADC) standards. manufacturing and tourism sectors still remain and this, in turn, impacts employment and poverty. “NDP4 has identi- D&M Rail Construction has re- fied key basic enablers, particularly education and skill de-placed all flawed rails with new ones, velopment, infrastructure development as key issues thatin addition to replacing the dilapidat- will enable Namibia’s industrialisation,” she said.ed steel sleepers with concrete sleep-ers. This multi-million-dollar tender Iipumbu stressed that there is a need to quickly createis the 392 - kilometre Krantzberg- thousands of jobs in order to ensure not only economic stability, but also social and political stability. A GREAT CAREER STARTS HERE. Visit our stand in the Maerua Hall, at the Windhoek Agricultural Show 2016, on 30 September to 8 October, to chat to us about accredited paths to a great career. Education is the greatest equaliserTel: +264 61 275 444 | Fax: +264 61 275 4090Email: [email protected] | Web: www.iol.na
Uis tin mine10| INFORMANTÉ COASTAL 29 September - 05 October 2016revitalised Museum features migrant labourREVIVAL: The open pit mine at Uis. Photo: mindat.org Niel Terblanche funded by the Embassy of Finland. The exhibition features, amongst Niel Terblanche high, while the fines were deposited he said. The announcement comes THE many woes and suffering separately into tailings dams. Lim- after Tawana emerged in July, mus- caused by the migrant labour others, displays of the historicalNAMIBIA’S friendly disposition ited sampling to date has indicated cled up following a US$1,4 million system in Namibia before the contract workers' strike of 1971 andtowards direct foreign invest- the potential for attractive lithium (N$19 million) capital raising, as country became independent are 1972, in which workers staying atment in the mining sector might grades, with air core drilling ex- the latest Western Australian com- part of a new mobile exhibitions the old compound in Kuisebmondsee the sleepy desert town of Uis pected to begin in October. The ini- pany chasing the lithium dream. at the Walvis Bay museum. at Walvis Bay played a leadingreviving its glory days if a mining tial drilling and metallurgical test- role. It is hoped that the exhibitionproject goes ahead. work is expected to cost less than The acquisition of the Namibian THE 'Omutete wOKaholo' mi- would lead to the old compound at N$2,8 million. Mark Calderwood project will initially involve the is- grant labour museum exhibition Kuisebmond being developed into Tawana Resources announced said the stockpiles would require no sue of five million Tawana shares was launched at Walvis Bay as a museum of migrant labour. Cur-it has entered into an agreement mining, haulage or crushing with and US$100 000 (N$1,3 million) part of Namibia Heritage Week. rently, the old compound is inhab-to acquire the mining rights to gi- the tailings simply fed straight into cash to Lithium Africa No 1 (LA1), Walvis Bay was chosen because of ited by a lot of people who have noant pegmatite tailings stockpiles in a final plant feed-bin. which holds an option agreement the history of migrant labour that other place to stay.Namibia. Significantly, no mining to acquire mining rights to the Uis was used in the past in the fishingis required at the project, which “The Uis project represents a pegmatite tailings. industry. Cleophas Mutjavikua, \"We believe that such a museumnormally represents 30-60% of the unique and exciting opportunity to the governor of the Erongo region, could be a national as well as an in-operating costs of a mine as an es- assess one of the world’s largest Under the terms of the existing officially launched the exhibition ternational attraction,\" said MANtimated 20 million tonnes of coarse stockpiles of crushed pegmatites agreement between LA1 and Na- and said although the system of project development manager Jer-and fine tailings are stockpiled from containing lithium minerals,” Cal- mibia Silica, the current owner of migrant labour was a difficult time emy Silvester.the old Uis mine, one of the larg- derwood said. the Uis tailings, LA1 is required to for many Namibians, it was a nec-est pegmatite tin mines in the world pay US$1,37 million (N$18,5 mil- essary ingredient for the foundation According to the curator of thewhich operated between 1924 and “The low-cost first drilling pro- lion) together with a 5% nett profit of Namibian independence. Many Walvis Bay museum, Antoinette1990.About 60-65% is considered gramme and metallurgy test work interest royalty. political leaders of Namibia started Mostert, the exhibition intends tocoarse “sands” stockpiled as free should give an excellent under- their careers in the port town during create an opportunity for people tostanding dumps up to 60 metres standing of the potential of the Shares in Tawana Resources times of strife. interact with the museum, and learn project to produce a lithium con- have soared after the Australian about the labour system that has centrate in a short period of time,” lithium hopeful added the Namib- Walvis Bay mayor Immanuel impacted Namibia's history in such ian project to its portfolio. Wilfried said Walvis Bay was the a big way. According to her, mobile correct location to launch the ex- exhibitions are a new concept in hibition because of the town's rich Namibia. She said the aim of mo- fishing history and the use of mi- bile exhibitions is to put displays of grant labour by this industry. importance within reach of every Namibian and visitor to the coun- \"Walvis Bay was built on the try. She said the 'Omutete wOKa- blood and sweat of these workers,\" holo' exhibition will be displayed he stated. The mobile exhibition is at Walvis Bay museum at least two a project of the Museums Associa- weeks, before it will move to Swa- tion of Namibia (MAN), and was kopmund and then on to Windhoek. DARK HISTORY: Migrant workers in Walvis Bay, 1978. 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29 September - 05 October 2016 COASTAL INFORMANTÉ |15Youth holds Food bank gets healthy boostkey to future Niel Terblanche Secretary of the Ministry of Pov- wards fishing and processing ac-Niel Terblanche erty Eradication, Ben Nashandi, tivities but additionally, through THE food bank recently start- on behalf of the group by Mar- the Namibian fishing and devel-MORE THAN half a million Na- REACH OUT: Governor of the Erongo Re- ed up by the Ministry of Pov- lene Kaempffer. The high-rank- opment trust, focussed on socialmibian dollars were pledged to the gion, Cleophas Mutjavikua. erty Eradication and Social ing officials visited Walvis Bay responsibility,” she said.organisers of annual Swakopmund Photo: Niel Terblanche Welfare got a financial injec- to receive the donation.International Trade Expo after the tion of more than half a million “We are indeed pleased to re-business and political community mentation stage. Nothing can be done dollars. The Merlus group consists ceive this donation that will nojoined hands in support of the event. if nothing is implemented,” he said. of 10 fishing companies - Oryx doubt complement our efforts Along with the Food Bank Fisheries, Helgoland Fish- to eradicate poverty and our During the Gala Dinner, the Gover- In excess of N$600 000 were raised Concept to provide monthly ing, Ehanga Holdings, Ocean operations under the food bank.nor of the Erongo Region, Cleophas during the annual gala dinner. The food parcels to destitute families Gate Investments, Osona Fish- We are hard at work to eliminateMutjavikua, said with regards to the fundamental element of hosting the and other vulnerable people all ing, Kalapuse General Dealers, hunger and ensure that all areHarambee Prosperity Plan and build- SWAITEX is for the Swakopmund over Namibia the ministry has Noordburg Seafood Processors, equally fed,” Nashandi said.ing an inclusive economy for every to create a platform and opportunities launched another project to iden- Demersal Fishing, OviwanaNamibian that the youth should be in- that facilitate trade and business link- tify vulnerable Namibians. Fishing and Nexus Fishing. He referred to the pilot pro-cluded in all endeavours. He had some ages between entrepreneurs and SMEs Kaempffer said during the cer- gramme recently launched inharsh words for the youth as well. with foreign business companies. The The pilot project will employ emony that the group annually Windhoek and said through the NCCI Swakopmund Branch is the young people that will be organ- allocates significant amounts of programme the ministry already “All we see these days is a youth driving force behind the creation of ised in so-called street commit- money to the local educational know of about 40 000 vulnerablethat has no reservations about criticis- this fast-growing and successful an- tees that will assist the ministry sector, as well as to a feeding families.ing the President, the ruling party or nual event. From its very humble be- in identifying people in need. In project focused on underprivi-housing issues. Everybody wants to ginnings in a tent at the Swakopmund this regard, the Merlus Group leged children in the region. “Therefore, your donation isbe a political activist but none of the Municipality parking lot in 2013, of Companies donated N$600 well appreciated as it contrib-youth are activists for promoting de- SWAITEX transitioned into an inter- 000 to the Ministry of Poverty “Our principles and values utes to the aims and objectivesvelopment, trade and a better future nationally focused Expo. Now in its Eradication. Senior management constitute the basis of responsi- for which our ministry was es-for themselves. While the Namibian 4th year of operations, SWAITEX is of the Merlus Group handed the ble stakeholder relations. In ful- tablished,” he said. Nashandi.youth are criticising their leaders and looking to expand its scope. donation over to Bishop Zepha- filling our corporate obligations. called on other companies in thepolitical issues, youth in other coun- nia Kameeta and the Permanent private sector to emulate the ex-tries keep to themselves and are hard SWAITEX is held annually at The We are not only orientated to- ample of the Merlus Group.at work creating a future in which they Dome, and this year, it is scheduled tohave ownership,” he said. take place from 13 to 15 October. AUTOMARK Certified Used Vehicles He said that the lack of availablebusiness properties within the munici- Soldpal areas of towns is hampering the es-tablishment of new undertakings. He 2014 Fortuner 2.5Ltr (A/T) R/B 2014 Ford Figo Ambiente 1.4Ltr 2012 Toyota Innova 2.7vvtiwas of the opinion that municipalitiesmust fast-track sale or rental of such 84 820 km N$ 375 900 27 623 km N$ 109 900 80 384 km N$179 900property in order for new business tobe established. “We must empower SMEs andstrengthen existing ties between gov-ernment and the private sector to ex-pedite the actualisation of initiativesfrom the planning stage to the imple-Rössing supports bird watching Niel Terblanche teachers, learners and those who took 2015 Toyota Rav4 Gx 2.0Ltr (A/T) 2010 Toyota Prado v6 4.0 VX A/T 2014 Toyota Prado 4.0 Vx v6 A/T the time to participate to ensure that theTHE lagoon at Walvis Bay was the bird watching event is a success. He 58 706 km N$ 289 900 145 665 km N$ 459 900 42000 km N$ 559 900location where learners of different further encouraged Namibians to takeschools along the coast had the op- an interest in biodiversity and partici- 2013 Toyota Lexus Lx 570 5.7Ltr A/T Sold 2011 Toyota Fortuner 4.0V6 A/T 4x4portunity to learn more about wild pate in efforts aimed at conserving and 130 000 km N$ 809 900 85 000km N$329 900birds and their ability to survive in protecting biodiversity. Soldthe hostile desert environment. “Rössing takes pride in giving back 2013 Toyota RAV 4 2.0CVT A/T 2015 Nissan 1.6Ltr 2012 Toyota Etios1.5 VVTI Werner Duvenhage, managing di- to the community and carrying out its 25 000km N$129 900 47 000km N$119 900rector of Rössing Uranium expressed social responsibility by supporting var- 54 000 km N$269 900his gratitude and pride he takes in the ious biodiversity projects, such as the16 years that Rössing has been hosting Damara Tern fencing project focusing Soldits annual bird-watching day, especial- on conserving the breeding area of thely this year when the mine is celebrat- fragile and endemic Damara Tern and Solding 40 years of operations in Namibia. the Seabird Rehabilitation Project pay- ing special attention to the rehabilita- The event took place at the Walvis tion of the penguins along the Namib-Bay lagoon and groups of coastal ian coast,” Werner said.learners from seven schools not onlywatched birds, but also learnt about Rössing also played a significant parttheir adaptation to the environment, in the Project Shine clean-up campaignbreeding habits as well as why, how of Swakopmund municipality.and when they migrate in search offood. The event is part of the Coastal Rössing is a member of the RioBiodiversity Week hosted by NACO- Tinto group of companies and its op-MA. Werner thanked the organisers, erations worldwide host bird-watching days in partnership with BirdLife In- ternational. 2012 Toyota Yaris 1.3 VVTI H/B 3D 65 000km N$129 900FEATHERED FRIENDS: Werner Duvenhage , managing director of Rössing Uranium and Indongo Toyotalearners. Photo: Niel Terblanche 65 Rehobother Road ▪ Windhoek ▪ Tel 061 237 130 SCHALK VAN GREUNEN: 081 128 7950 ▪ EUGENE IZAAKS: 081 446 5876
29 September - 05 October 2016Feeding program galls parents16|INFORMANTÉ NORTHERN Maria David to be free for the learners. “My unteers cooking for the learners. him, however, school feeding pro- pay for feeding programmes. I will house children go to school every He told the principal that his house grammes is meant to be free since find out as to what is happening,Learners of Nambongo Primary day with a full stomach and they do children don’t need to eat from the the food are provided by the govern- since no parents came to me with aSchool in Onangama village, On- not need any food from the school school feeding programing. ment to the schools. “No one has to complaint,” concluded Vayeka.genga constituency of the Ohang- feeding programme,” he said.wena region were sent back A resident of Onangama, only Photo for illustrative purposes onlyhome for not having the funds to “The children were then out of known as Martha, said the parentspay for the feeding programme school for more than four days, are not supposed to pay for thethat is provided to the learners at which means they miss out a lot feeding programme but help outschool. of the lessons. When I went to the where they can if they cannot af- school, the school staff member ford to pay every time. “The school According to the caretaker of the and principal said that they did not is making it compulsory for thetwo learners, Jolonimo Ndalum- tell the learners to go home, but to learners to pay which is very muchbumo, he does not understand as to go collect money for the feeding wrong,” Martha said.why they had to pay for the feed- programme,” said Ndalumbumo.ing programme when it’s meant The Inspector of Education of Ndalumbumo was told that the the Endola circuit, Simon Vayeka, money will be used to pay the vol- said that nothing was reported toFarm Oshivelo is horticulture king Maria David has 120 people that are per- to my team and me.” manently employed on the Among the other winners Farm Oshivelo was de- farm and 200 seasonal em- were Stampriet Farmer’s clared the overall winner ployees. “There was need Market for Mega Trader in of 2016 Large Scale Hor- for job creation in the region Fresh Produce, Laurentia ticulture Producer, during and I made sure that people Nkandanga, the winner of the National Horticulture were all catered for,” he said. the Small Scale category. day held at Farm Oshivelo Despite the financial According to Beatrix in Oshikoto Region. challenges for the past four Kaula, regional councillor The farm was established years, and not being able to of Gunias Constituency, Os- in 2012 by Jan Cronje, with get a loan, Farm Oshivelo hikoto Region the award has the aim of creating job op- sells its products to retail- recognised the hard work in portunities for the youth and ers like AMTA, Pick n Pay, ensuring food security in the ensuring that they are taken Go Fresh and Fruit and Veg country, despite facing chal- care of. The irrigation pro- stores countrywide. lenges and setbacks in the duces about 4 000 tonnes of Cronje said that, “it was farming industry. vegetable such as tomatoes, a big privilege getting the “Farmers sacrifices a lot cabbages, carrots, butternuts award, as we struggled for and the awards are the reflec- per year. years and now it is going tion of their everyday sacri-HAPPY: Deputy Minister of Agriculture,Anna Shiweda and Jan Cronje. Photo by Maria David According to Cronje, he well and it really meant a lot fices,” concluded Kaula.CONGRATULATIONS Governor loses camel caseTO OUR CHAMPION WINNERS Maria David the camel out of frustration, because instead of the honourable governor OUR SMARTPHONE WINNERS ARE: THE Ohangwena Region gover- encouraging us to work hard, he is SIMON NEKWAYA OSHIKANGO busy destroying what his own peo- nor whose camel was allegedly ple worked hard for,” he said. ISRAEL LAMEK WINDHOEK TRESIA MWADINA ANDREAS ONHANGWENA shot with a bow and arrow and “I felt good knowing that the law is really fair and does not discrimi- LAINA NIITA AMUFUFU OSHAKATI led to a court case, lost his case nate if you are poor or rich, it was REHABEAM AMBAMBI WINDHOEK just a fair trial that took place. I on Thursday, 22 September, at knew that I was not guilty, and my airataiirmitritmeiamierteimaairierttimimee action was in defence since the cam- Ohangwena Magistrate’s Court. el was chasing me. I did not apolo- TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE BUY A 750ml CARLING BLACK gise (to Nghaamwa) that’s when he LABEL SMS YOUR 8 DIGIT CODE ON THE UNDERLINER AND Governor Usko Nghaamwa laid went to open the case. The governor YOUR TOWN TO 88088 KEEP YOUR BOTTLE CAP TO CLAIM wanted me to go to prison but luck- YOUR PRIZE COMPETITION CLOSES 30 NOVEMBER 2016 charges against Valenti Kamati, who ily the law is fair, and that’s what I am thankful for,” Kamati explained. was arrested on 24 January 2014 Nghaamwa still did not pay for allegedly shooting the gover- Kamati for the land and crops that was destroyed, despite Kamati open- nor’s camel with a bow and arrow ing a case in 2014. Nghaamwa, on the other hand, said that Kamati was in order to chase away the animal, supposed to come to him and told him the camel destroyed the ma- which was frequently eating their hangu field, “so I could have paid him, there’s no one that have the freshly-planted millet and destroy- right to shoot the animal and there’s no policy of that nature.” ing their mahangu fields at Oipapa- “I do not know why I lost the kane village backing Nghaamwa’s case and maybe they thought I was lying, since the witnesses were not land. Kamati was released on bail enough,” said Nghaamwa. of N$500 on 28 January 2014 after spending a weekend in custody. The governor apparently resorted to tongue-lashing his neighbours, where Kamati resides, insisting that the camel is worth more than Kang- hameni’s mahangu that was eaten. According to Kamati, they have informed Nghaamwa repeatedly about the camel de- s t r o y i n g their crops, but to no avail. “I shot SMS messages charged at N1.50 across all networks. Terms & Conditions Apply CHAMPION MEN DESERVE CHAMPION BEER CULPRIT: The camel that caused the commotion.
29 September - 05 October 2016 NORTHERN INFORMANTÉ |17 Rights of childrenNamibian killed in highlighted Zambia accidentRIP: Willie Swarts. Photos contributed Maria David their rights are taken care of and life and building the capacity in respected. order to meaningfully contribute Niel Terblanche He said the trucks of Van der Walt THE first ever National Con- to the development of all sectors Transport were transporting to- vention on the Rights of the De Sousa noted that poverty af- of the Namibia economy.A father was forced to look on in bacco from Zambia to Namibia. He Children (CRC) was officially fects 34% of children in Namibia,horror as his son was burned alive confirmed that father and son were launched in Ongwediva, Os- while one in four children is stunt- “Children of the San and Himbain the wreckage of a heavy duty in different trucks in the Wesbank hana region to reflect on chil- ed and 13% are school dropouts. community, children of farm work-truck after a head-on collision be- Transport convoy. The convoy car- dren’s right, and to ensure that ers, children in remote rural areastween two Namibian trucks on a ried an abnormal load and was es- children are protected and well “According to the 2011 popu- and resettlement camps, childrenrural road in Zambia. corted by at least two warning vehi- catered for at all levels in life. lation and housing census, only with physical or mental impair- cles. 13% of children between the ments in squatter areas and reset- The chief executive officer of Van According to Micaela Marques ages of 0-4-years-old have passed tlement camps and children ofder Walt Transport in Swakopmund, A news report by an internet news- De Sousa, UNICEF country rep- through an early childhood de- families in extreme poverty, must beAndré van der Walt confirmed the paper in Zambia www.mwebantu. resentative, people should feel velopment (ECD) programme,” assured to have access to educationtragic incident. He said the young com said the accident happened compelled to work harder and in- added De Sousa. Speaking at the in a friendly school-zone for betterman that died was driving one of along the Mazabuka-Lusaka road at vest more to ensure that no child same occasion, governor of Osha- learning,” concluded Kashuupulwa.Wesbank Transport’s trucks when the Nega Nega turn off. is denied quality education and all na region Clemens Kashuupulwa, The symposium took place on 27the accident happened. said that the CRC event aimed at and 28 September. According to the website the creating a bright future, a decent “From what we could surmise Zambian police assistant public re-from police reports, the 22-year-old lations officer Levy Lilanga said, C ol lSeucstsiyo’snTeFl/oFrawx:h2o6le4s6a1le2a5n5d6d1i0scoCuenllt:p2r6i4ce8s1co2n8t9a5ct2: 40Willie Swarts was trapped in the “The accident happened when the Shop No 2 Hela Court, Kasch Street in town off Ellerines Taxi Rankwreckage of his truck when the ac- first driver failed to keep to his near - same street as Pub Ketu and Suzan Hairshopcident occurred at about 07h00 on side and went to hit the other truck.”Wednesday (yesterday). He tried to Lilanga said both trucks involved in 5500 10000 5900 Different Wigsavoid an accident when a car driven the crash caught fire and were com- in storeby a Zambian national overtook the pletely burned out. X- Naomi Magictrucks of Wesbank Transport with Pression Boom Cara Sophie Wigan abnormal escort on a blind rise “The driver of the car that over- Lockin the road. The road is very narrow took the abnormal convoy ran away Braidand when our driver swerved out of and a manhunt has been launchedthe way, his truck jack-knifed and while the remains of the deceased variouscrashed into the Wesbank Transport driver have been deposited in Maz- colourstruck,” he said. abuka District Hospital Mortuary,” said Lilanga.Swedish-trained agents ready member of the change agents, they 10000 14900 10000 started with the programme in 2004 and it will end this year, and during Xpression Joerdir Kinky that process agents for six regions Garnet Siya Bulk were trained with the remaining eight regions to be trained by Namibia’s Wrap-it DIY Wig own mentors.MENTOR: Martha Amutenya, member of 12900 8900 10000 Afro Wigthe change agents. “Six people will be selected per re- 843 Wig gion. The idea is to create awareness Joerdir Marley Havanna Maria David on CRC amongst the stakeholders Straight Braid Twist and sensitise schools on how to cre-THE first-ever Namibia change ate a school-friendly environment for Wave La Charmeagents group trained at Lund Uni- all children,” said Amutenya. She 6”versity in Sweden are ready to train added that the training is a one year & 35Eylashes 00another 48 agents countrywide. programme for all the remaining re- gions, which will start early January HH The network comprising of 32 2017. Nature-members from the Ministry of Edu- Straightcation from the Oshikoto, Oshana, Amutenya said that the programme WaveOhangwena, Omusati, Kavango East made her aware of what CRC is alland Kavango West, has so far piloted about. “Namibia is now implement- 8”11 Convention on the Rights of the ing the programme, at first we wereChildren (CRC) projects to sensitise just told about the programme but 13900stakeholders in different regions on now they are putting it in actionchild rights, particularly on the issues which will help people to be aware 3000 4000 Damatol Hair Boosterof participation, protection and pro- of CRC,” she said. Virgin Hair fertilizer Hair, Scalpvision advocating the notion of doing 4000everything in the interest of a child. Minister of Education, Arts and & Culture, Katrina Hanse-Himarwa Treatment According to Martha Amutenya, a said that her ministry is prepared to roll out the initiative to all regions in Namibia and is ready to work with the 32 members.
18| INFORMANTÉ ADVERT 29 September - 05 October 2016 Namibia Intercensal Demographic & Labour Force SurveyWhat is the Namibia Intercensal Demographic and Labour Force Survey all about?NIDS & LFS of 2016 is the first of its kind to be conducted by NSA since its establishment in April2012. NIDS is conducted after every five (5) while LFS is carried out on an annual basis. The twosurveys will be combined this time around Where will the NIDS and LFS take place?The survey will take place across the whole country. However not all areas will be enumerated. Toensure a fair representation, Primary Sampling Units were selected across all the regions. How will it be conducted?Listing phase: For the first two weeks, enumerators will visit households where they will askinformation about the head of the household and the number of household member who havebeen leaving in the household for the specified reference period.Interviewing phase: enumerators randomly sample/select 20 households in each PSU to representthe entire households in a PSU. Then enumerators will interview the selected households for aperiod of two weeks. Why do we conduct the NIDS and LF Survey?• To provided up to date information on the demographic characteristics of the population• To serve as pilot for the 2021 Population and Housing Census• To provide data for updating the Namibia Master Sample Frame• To measure the extent of available and unused labour time and human resources for the purpose of macro-economic monitoring and human resources development planning.• To measure the relationship between employment and other socio-economic characteristics for purposes of formulating and monitoring employment policies and programs, income generating and monitoring schemes, vocational training and other similar programs. When will it be conducted? From 17 October to 28 October 2016 Your Participation CountsNamibia Statistics Agency, P. O. Box 2133, Windhoek, FGI House, Post Street Mall NamiAbigaeSntcaytisticsTel: +264 61 431 3200Fax: +264 61 431 3253www.nsa.org.na
29 September - 05 October 2016 ADVERT INFORMANTÉ |19Wealth of Wisdom at thisyears’ Windhoek ShowAfrican Proverbs through Sanlams’ Marketing and Communications Ilke Platt-Akwenye Marketing andWealth of Wisdom campaign will Manager Ilke Platt-Akwenye in- Communications Manager Sanlambe featured strongly at this years’ vites the public to come with theirWindhoek Industrial Show. children. “We want the public to For more information please e-mailSanlam will speak to the heart and join us during this one week event. [email protected] or visitwill remind the public that insurance We have really placed a lot of Sanlams facebook pageis not a WANT but it’s a NEED. emphasis on our children with this Sanlam Namibia. campaign, to ensure that saving isFifteen minute performances by well instilled upon them at a veryprofessional local actors, reciting the young age. There will be goodieswell-known folktales including “Why given away, a photo booth and dan-Guinea Fowl Calls at Dawn” will be cers during specific time slots toperformed the first and last weekend entertain young and old. For thoseof the Windhoek Show. The story who would like to enquire aboutwill illustrate that life can sometimes our products and services, we willbe very unpredictable and also show be able to assist you immediately,”how important it is to always be she confirmed.prepared for any unfortunate events.At these events, children will be Sanlam Marketing team intends ongiven an opportunity to engage with starting with the basics and bringingSanlam and have an understanding the Wealth of Wisdom back home.about the importance of saving and This initiative was launched in theinsurance at a young age through capital last month, further shareda fun way; meanwhile, allowing with Katima Mulilo residence andparents and adults to be reminded of will conclude at the coast during thethis necessity. Erongo Expo, which will take place next month.Sanlam’s Client Serviceteam will be atthe Windhoek Showon 30 September.Live entertainment, competitionsand great prizes to be won.Because we know that if you wantto go fast, you go alone; but if youwant to go far, you go together.Sanlam client service team will beat the Windhoek Show as from 30September to 8 October 2016.Come and meet us to talk about yourpolicies, claims, or any other enquiriesyou might have about our productsand services.www.sanlam.com.na
20 | INFORMANTÉ EDITORIAL 29 September - 05 October 2016IUM growing in status www.ium.edu.na MOVING FORWARD: Vice-Chancellor of the Interna- WALVISBAY & SWAKOPMUND PROGRAMMES tional University of Management (IUM), Virgina Nam- ON OFFER IN 2017 wandi. Photo: Michael Uugwanga NAPOPWLY Michael Uugwanga 1. BACHELOR HONOURS DEGREES • BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PREPARATORY COURSETHE International University of Management ON OFFER: • BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS (BRIDGING COURSE)(IUM) is gradually becoming a leading high • FINANCE MANAGEMENT WHO SHOULD ATTEND?learning institution in the country after the • BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION • HIV AND AIDS MANAGEMENT Students who did not meet theexceptional growth in numbers of students en- • BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS • HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT minimum university requirements arerolled at the institution. • FINANCE MANAGEMENT encouraged to register for the bridging • HIV AND AIDS MANAGEMENT AND MANAGEMENT course to qualify for STAND ALONE IUM started with 1000 students in 2002 and the • HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT • MARKETING MANAGEMENT PROGRAMSnumber has increased to 8 000 as more students •TRAVEL,TOURISM AND HOSPITALITYfrom neighbouring countries and those from other AND MANAGEMENT • SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Preparatory Course requires aparts of the world have started to enroll with the • MARKETING MANAGEMENT minimum of 18-19 points in the best 5 subjectsuniversity. •TRAVEL,TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: including a minimum of a grade D in English at grade 12 • PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT •Higher Diploma Programmes require IUM higher level. Similarly, IUM has grown from 11 academicprogrammes in 2002 to 37 accredited courses in ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Honours Degree Programmes Certificate. APPLICATION:2016. require a minimum of 25 points in the best 5 subjects •Higher Certificate Programmes require IUM Certificate. • Application forms are available at all including a minimum of a grade D in English at Grade 12 •Certificate Programmes require a minimum of 20-24 The University of Namibia (UNAM) and the level (or equivalent). IUM Campuses.University of Science and Technology (NUST) points in the best 5 subjects including a minimum of a •Application forms may beare the two leading universities in the country that 2. STAND ALONE QUALIFICATIONS: grade D in English at Grade 12 level.get financial injections from government, unlike (CERTIFICATE, HIGHER CERTIFICATE downloaded from the IUMWebsite.IUM because of its status as a private university. AND HIGHER DIPLOMA LEVELS) 3. THE CENTRE FOR IMPROVED • Application fee of N$ 120.00 and late INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE Despite not getting subsidies from government, (CIIP) application fee of N$150.00.the IUM management are confident that it is amatter of time before IUM becomes the leading CLOSING DATE MONDAY 31 OCTOBER 2016high learning institution, not only in Namibia butin the region. Head Office Windhoek City Campus Swakopmund Campus Walvis Bay Campus Ongwediva Campus Nkurenkuru Campus DRAYCOTTMULTIMEDIA Dorado Park Campus T: 061 245 150 T: 064 400 106 T: 064 206 647 T: 065 230 145 / 230 149 T: 066 264 957 Speaking during the 12th graduation ceremony T: 061 433 6000 F: 061 248 112 F: 064 400 106 F: 064 206 647 F: 065 230 159 E: [email protected] the institution on Monday, 26 September, vice- F: 061 4336152 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Virginia Namwandi said IUM is the E: [email protected] higher institution committed to implementa-tion of the National Human Resources Plan 2010- OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR A UNIVERSITY DEDICATED TO ITS PEOPLE’S FUTURE.2025. “One of the ways in which the National HumanResources Plan is being implemented, includesintegration of practical work experience or job at-tachment and integration of information technol-ogy (IT) and soft skills in all programmes,” saidNamwandi. Namwandi also said since the university signed22 Memorandums of Understandings (MoUs)with other universities, management institutionsand professional organisations. “ The cooperation is a testament to the growingpopularity of IUM as a knowledge hub for high-quality academic programmes and research out-put in the context of a knowledge-driven economyas emphasised in Vision 2030,” said Namwandi.Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhilawho was the keynote speaker said, “I therefore,encourage the practice of lifelong learning, ofusing your intellect to its full potential, of beingdiscerning and appropriately informed so that youare able to develop fully as an individual, scholarand a productive and responsible member of so-ciety.” IUM came in existence in 1994 but was offi-cially launched in 2002 having been founded byformer Minister of Education, Arts and Culture,Dr David Namwandi who is also the chairpersonof the board of governance at the institution. 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24| INFORMANTÉ SPORT 29 September - 05 October 2016 sportRace for NSC top jobUP FOR IT: Dr Donavan Zealand. Michael Uugwanga position having transformed cricket brought changes to Namibian ka- Mogane from his position for al-Photo: Michael Uugwanga into one of the biggest sport codes rate since being in the position from leged financial irregularities relat- THREE top sport administrators in the country. 2014, that has seen Karate Namibia ing to his salary. are vying for the Namibia Sports winning numerous accolades in Commission (NSC)’s chief ad- Under the leadership of Dr Zea- South Africa, such as at the Africa Walter Haseb is the third acting ministrator position that has been land, Namibia’s U-19 side made Goju Ryu Karate Federation Cham- chief administrator after Harald vacant since 2013. history by reaching the quarter- pionships (AGKF) in Stellenbosch, Fülle and Sivhute Katamba. finals of the 2016 International South Africa, when team Namibia The three candidates shortlisted Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup won 95 medals. In July this year, chairperson of for the position are Cricket Namibia before losing to India, while the the NSC, Joel Matheus said a new (CN) chief executive officer (CEO), women U-19 cricket team won the Fabian, on the other hand, served chief administrator will be ap- Dr Donavan Zealand, president Eight Nations Women’s T20 Crick- as a commissioner at the NSC from pointed in August or September this of Namibia Karate Union (NKU), et Tournament in Botswana in Au- 2013 to 2016 and is the current year, but till today no candidate was Cornelius D’Alton and former com- gust this year. vice-president at the Tertiary Insti- appointed. missioner George Fabian. Dr Zea- tutes Sports Association of Namibia land, who took over the reins at CN Namibia’s men U-19s will once (Tisan). “We are probably going to ap- in 2014 when he replaced Graham again take part in the U-19 ICC point the new chief administrator Macmillan, is the favourite for the Cricket World Cup in 2018 in New The troubled NSC has been with- in August if he accepts the package. Zealand. out a permanent chief administra- It will be a five-year contract. The tor since 2013 when it fired Rusten candidates that were interviewed Like Dr Zealand, D’Alton are all male,” said Matheus in July.Wanderers to test Impala Michael Uugwanga tion, having suffered a 26-28 after their superb display CHALLENGE: Wanderers in white against Northern Platinum Rhinos. defeat to Pirates rugby club in against Rhinos. Wanderers’ Photo: Michael UugwangaFNB Wanderers heads to the opening match on 10 Sep- fullback, Riaan van Zyl couldSouth Africa to takes on an tember. make a return to the side afterin-form Rustenburg Impala missing the last two matchesthis Saturday, 1 October The mouthwatering match due to his participation inat Impala Rugby Club in between Impala and Wander- the Currie Cup for the Wel-Rustenburg, South Africa in ers is expected to be one of the witschias against Griffonsthe third match of the Gold biggest matches so far with early this month.Cup rugby match. the two sides heading into the game full of confidence. Van Zyl was instrumental Impala are unbeaten in two in getting Wanderers to finishmatches so far in the cup af- Wanderers are third in pool second behind University ofter beating Evergreens 29-10 B with seven points, three Namibia (UNAM) in the Na-the past weekend barely two points behind log leaders mibia Rugby Premier Leagueweeks after they also beat Impala and Pirates who both (NRPL) the past season, butRhinos 46-19 on 10 Septem- have 10 points each, while did not play against Rhinosber. Evergreens are fourth with due to injuries. five points, while on the bot- Wanderers on the other tom of the table are Rhinos Fullback Phillip Nashikakuhand brushed aside Rhinos with one point. was impressive for Wander-60-29 to record its first win ers as a new recruit from rivallast weekend in the competi- Impala will be the favour- Trustco United Rugby Club in ites for the clash but Wander- the NRPL. ers will not be a pushover, Young Gladiator in defence Michael Uugwanga duced the women super league in “I am not afraid of competition 2014 and the hosting of the 2014 because if you want to be the best, DEFENDER Vanessa Noreses TN Mobile 9th African Women you need to compete against the is slowly but surely developing Championship in Windhoek. best players,” said Noreses. into one of the country’s finest female soccer player of the cur- “Not every player gets an op- PROMISING: Vanessa Noreses in rent generation after her inclu- portunity to showcase their tal- training at NFA Soccer House. sion in the country’s U-20 side ents, because of lack of football Photo: Michael Uugwanga that will be competing at this competitions in women football. year’s Region Five Tournament Playing football in the super in Angola in December. league also opens door sfor some players to play for big clubs such At 17, she is already be- as Namibia Police Force (Nam- ing compared to current Brave Pol) and Namibia Defence Force Gladiators captain and defender (NDF),” said Noreses. About Uerikondjera Kasaona and is also the Region Five Tournament, seen as the long-term replacement Noreses is confident that the team of Kasaona. has the quality to compete against fellow regional countries such as Noreses is one of the few play- Zambia, Angola, South Africa, ers in both male and female games Botswana and Swaziland. to have represented Namibia at all age groups, having played for the “We have good players that are U-13, U-15 and U-17 national talented and we are positive that sides. we can go all the way,” she said. She currently plays for the Galz Noreses said her dream is to and Goals football club in the play for the Brave Gladitors just Namibian Women Super League like her sister, despite stiff com- and is the younger sister to former petition for places in the national Brave Gladiators midfield player side. Lena Noreses. Women football still lags behind, despite progress She says she is a big fan of Real by the Namibian Football As- Madrid and Spanish defender sociation (NFA) when it intro- Sergio Ramos, who she regards as one of the best defenders in the world.
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