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WINNING NUMBERSNEWS BUSINESS SPORT 1 35682587 105KANIME PROBE NAMIBIA NOT INLINE HOCKEY 10 35700797 105FINALISED OVEREXPOSED EXCELS TO CHINA 6 35695329 105 P 03 P 20 P 08 6 35687621 105 6 35687121 105 REMINDER THESE 5 NUMBERS APPEARED IN LAST WEEK’S INFORMANTÉ. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER.www.informante.web.na • 061-275 4700 Find us on Your Community NEWSPAPER • 19 July - 25 July 2018 • Edition # 638UNIVERSAL HEALTHHealthministryidentifiesgapsinhealthsystemCOVERAGE FOR ALLFOR most Namibians, age of effective specialisedgetting a chronic illness health services such as dialysisand trying to keep and oncology services. It hasabreast of medical bills also been reported that therecan culminate in finan- is not a single radiation unitcial ruin, while some outside Windhoek.have to travel long dis-tances to get access to Weak communication at allmedical attention that levels were also identified asmay be the difference one of the ministry’s weak-between life and death. nesses. Zorena Jantze Haufiku noted that with the introduction of the newWhile the World Health Historic and Exclusive: strategic plan, his ministry aims Organisation (WHO) to help with health priority set-advocates for Universal Health The historic picture, never before published and slightly out of focus, taken with a cell phone by a guest passing by at the 80th birthday tings such as UHC and meetingCoverage (UHC), which party of the late Theo-Ben Gurirab in February this year captures at least fifty years of Namibian and South African political evolution. core capacity for Internationalensures that vulnerable groups On the far right is Riaan Eksteen, who knew Dr Gurirab since 1966 with all three Namibian presidents, Hage Geingob, Hifikepunye Po- Health Regulation, as wellreceive access to the health hamba and the Founding Father, Dr Sam Nujoma. Eksteen delivered a birthday message as a friend and first South African Ambassador as improving efficiency andservices they need without to Namibia after Independence, while earlier representing the apartheid regime at the UN Headquarters in New York. He also served effectiveness in the deliveryof hefty bills, the Namibian under President Nelson Mandela as South African ambassador in Geneva, Switzerland, and since his retirement lives in Swakopmund of public health services in thegovernment annually spends with his wife. The news and historic value outstrips the picture quality and compelled Informanté to share the moment with Namib- midst of the above-mentionedonly about N$3 000 per capita ians. Photo: contributed challenges.on 82% of the population forpublic health needs. such as environmental scan- the health sector in Namibia. some instances reach critical Eenhana, Karasburg and Katima “The ministry sees opportu- ning to be able to identify the He added that gaps in the stages. have one anesthetist each. nities that together with our To bridge this gap, the health ministry’s strengths and partners and all stakeholdersMinistry of Health and Social weaknesses while appreciating public health system were Citing examples, he said the In addition, apart from inad- in health, we can capitalise on.Service launched its Strategic opportunities and threats facing identified as inadequate human Okongo Hospital only had one equate funding of the public Together we can, and NGOsPlan for the years 2018 to 2022. resources for health, which in doctor up until April 2018, whilst health sector, there are a short- and community programThe plan, which puts emphasis leaders must make it happen,”on UHC, and other national Haufiku stated.development plans such asVision 2030, the NDP5, and Also speaking at the event,the Sustainable Development, Namibia’s WHO Countryis estimated to cost N$38,6bil- Representative Dr Charleslion, with N$7,73billion to be Sagoe-Moses stated that forallocated to the programme many, UHC is a process ofevery year. progressive realisation in which all people receive the quality Speaking at the launch of the and essential health servicesplan, the Minister of Health, Dr they need.Bernard Haufiku, stated that theOffice of the Prime Minister He added that the plan isprovided technical assistance based on the ‘three billion prin- ciple’, which entails 1 billion more people enjoying better health and wellbeing, 1 billion more people better protected from health emergencies and 1 billion more people benefitting for universal health coverage. 49N$ .99 CAOFLOLRMN$3B9O. 99EveBrfrr+eeasKdhelwulohhgtitgme’/silbk4r0po0awgrnm+alat Potato20/07/2018 - 22/07/2018 Best Buy 7kg PocketWEEKEND VALUE! Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

2 NEWS 19 July - 25 July 2018LAWYER BAILS ONKalimbwe’s failure to pay legal fees cited for leave fDrreiveedroinn fbaatial l accidentFORMER UNAMSRC PRESIDENTPRIVATELY-INSTRUCTED defence lawyer, Stanley Kavetu has withdrawn from the caseof Joseph Kalimbwe, former SRC president of the University of Namibia (UNAM) facingcharges of fraud and forgery, citing nonpayment of legal fees. Aili Iilonga to enter preliminary pleas to the as well as when trial commences. charges in terms of Section 119 Kalimbwe is currently free on bailKalimbwe was arrested on 31 May of the Criminal Procedures Act of2017, while allegedly attending a 1977 on Tuesday, but could not of N$1 000.student gathering at the UNAM do so due to the withdrawal of his The bail is attached with someMain Campus in the capital. defence lawyer from the case. conditions, which includes Kalimb- He currently faces three counts of Windhoek Magistrate Vanessa we submitting his passport to theforgery, fraud and altering. Kalimb- Stanley postponed the matter to 3 police investigating officer andwe’s title as the SRC president was August to allow Kalimbwe to apply that he should not apply for newrevoked in May 2017. to the Justice Ministry’s Directorate travelling documents until his case of Legal Aid for a State-funded is finalised. Police documents show that the defence lawyer to represent him26-year-old Kalimbwe was arranged during upcoming court proceedings, He is also expected to report every Friday between 08h00 and 12h00 to the Windhoek Police Station.Evidence lacking in murder- FATAL: The two vehicles that were involved in the accident. Photo contributedrape, says lawyer Niël Terblanché gongo crashed into died at the scene of Aili Iilonga indicate that Februarie was in the vi- ACCUSED: Wilhelm ”Wimpie” Der- the accident. At the time of the deadly cinity of Windhoek West from about ick Februarie. Photo contributed THE 30-year-old man accused of crash, Erongo Regional Crime Investi-EVIDENCE brought forth by the 20h00 to 23h00 that evening. causing the death of two passengers in gations Coordinator, Deputy Com-State does not show beyond reason- ex-fiancé, who is a state witness, a taxi at an intersection in Walvis Bay missioner Erastus Iikuyu said policeable doubt that accused Wilhelm Siyomuinji argued that the rape kit concurred that when the accused during the early hours of Sunday a fort- attending the scene arrested the driver”Wimpie” Derick Februarie is guilty that came back from state laborato- came home later that the night, he night ago made his first appearance in of the double cab Isuzu bakkie.of the crimes of murder and rape laid ries indicated negative, meaning that had no bruises, nor scratches. the harbour town’s Magistrate’s Court.against him and the State must prove there was no semen present. “The driver of the bakkie wasits case. Siyomuinji stated that the issue of During the court proceedings last travelling at an extremely high speed “The rape kit indicated that there Februarie being the last person seen Tuesday, Felix Negongo was informed along Nangolo Mbumba Street from a These were the remarks of Legal was no semen found. This clearly with the deceased does not prove of the charges against him. He is southerly direction. He ignored the redAid instructed defence lawyer, shows that there is no evidence of that his client committed the crime. accused of culpable homicide, driving traffic lights and collided with a whiteMbanga Siyomuinji, when he any rape,” said the defence lawyer. while under the influence of alcohol Toyota Corolla taxi which was travel-handed in his arguments regarding “There was a party on the night in and reckless and negligent driving. Ne- ling along the 9th Road from a wester-the charges of murder and rape laid He stated that investigative officer, question and of course the accused gongo was freed on bail of N$12 000 ly direction. The taxi was occupied byagainst his client, Februarie. Raymond Gauseb, who had com- person was at any point during that and he has to return to court on 30 Au- the driver and two passengers,” Iikuyu piled the report, mislead the court by time in contact with the deceased, gust this year because the state needs to reported shortly after the accident. South African-born Februarie, 34, providing false information. but that does not prove that he wait for the results of his blood test.stands accused of suffocating to committed the crime,” argued Si- Iikuyu identified the deceased personsdeath and raping a 56-year-old wom- “Raymond Gauseb is not a credible yomuinji. Shortly after the deadly crash, as a Spanish national, the 54-year-oldan, Dinah Diedericks, at her home witness. He lied to the court that he Negongo was admitted to the Walvis Francisco Fernandez Martinez, alsoin Windhoek West on the evening of saw the accused with scratch marks Bay state hospital because of injuries known as Paco, and Petronella Amanda21 June 2014.According to a police and bruises that he got from the de- he sustained. He was held in hospital Nyambe, a 39-year-old Zambiancharge sheet, Februarie was the last ceased during the struggle, but other under strict police guard until Tuesday woman.person seen with her on the night in witness who was at the scene refuted when he appeared in court.question and mobile phone records those claims saying that the accused The taxi driver, Daniel Julius, 31, had no bruises or scratches on him,” Two passengers in the taxi that Ne- only sustained minor injuries. added the defence lawyer. He further stated that the accused’sSuspected murderer accused of bathing corpse pleads innocenceEERIE: August van Wyk. Aili Iilonga He, however, admitted to the assault course of justice, assault with intent tionship, after which he proceeded toPhoto contributed charges against him. to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), assault her by hitting her with stones, A MAN accused of killing his girl- read with the provisions of the Com- kicking her and dragging her body on friend and then bathing and clothing A seemingly confused Van Wyk bating of Domestic Violence Act, 4 of the ground. the body before placing the corpse on during his plea before Judge Nate 2003 and assault charges. the bed on Tuesday appeared in the Ndauendapo, on deciding what to After realising that he had killed High Court. say when asked to plead guilty or not His state-funded lawyer, Milton her, it is further alleged, he decided to guilty on the four counts laid against Engelbrecht, stated that count three clean up her corpse and then pro- August van Wyk,50, a Karasburg him, stated that he is not guilty on the of the charges which the accused pled ceeded to remove the clothes that the resident who is accused of the murder first count of murder but admits to guilty to was against his instruction, deceased was wearing at the time of of Katrina Waterboer, his live-in girl- having assaulted Waterboer. but that he will abide by his client’s her death. friend at the time, by allegedly hitting wish. According to police report, her with stones, as well as physically He is charged with four counts of during the night of 29 August 2014 at He then bathed and dressed the assaulting her, denied the murder murder read with the provisions of the Wersterkim in the Karasburg district, corpse in clean clothes and placed her charges. Combating of Domestic Violence Act, Van Wyk asked Waterboer why her corpse on the bed and fled. 4 of 2003, defeating or obstructing or mother was interfering with their rela- attempting to defeat or obstruct the Van Wyk remains in custody and the trial is postponed to tomorrow. 22N$ .99 19N$ .99 12N$ .99 Orange 3kg Bag Clementine Loose p/kg Naartjie PP 1kg Bag20/07/2018 - 22/07/2018 22N$ .99 12N$ .99 Naartjie p/kg Clementine 1kg Poly WEEKEND VALUE! Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

19 July - 25 July 2018 NEWS 3KANIME PROBECity Police Chief expected to be reinstated Ohangwena focusesFINALISED on housing deliveryINVESTIGATIONS into the matter involving City Police Chief, Abra-ham Kanime, have been finalised, and an auditor’s report has been Maria Davidsubmitted to the city’s CEO, Robert Kahimise. OHANGWENA Regional Governor, Usko Nghaamwa, Eba Kandovazu The clash between Kanime and the council WITCH HUNT: City Police Chief Abraham said housing delivery remains the priority of the region. started last year when City Police disman- Kanime. Photo contributedKanime was suspended in March this year, tled illegal shacks in 7de Laan. Kanime on Nghaamwa said in his State of the Region Addressamid allegations that he unlawfully utilised Wednesday said that he still has not been (SORA) that although the region didn’t benefit from thepublic funds and financial mismanagement informed about the finalisation of the investi- mass housing project, the region managed to build 60when he approached the High Court seek- gations, and that his lawyer, Sisa Namandje, urban low-cost housing units at Helao Nafidi, while 540ing an order to prohibit City Council and will be contacting the CEO because the houses were constructed at Eenhana through Public-Kahimise from interfering in City Police suspension period lapsed on 27 June. Private Partnerships (PPPs). “Through these arrange-matters. ments, an array of low- to middle-income houses are being “The allegations against me are unfounded. developed to cater for the growing population of the re- Kahimise confirmed that a report has been When I approached the court, I did so in gion,” said Nghaamwa. He added that the Eenhana Townhanded over to him, but could not disclose my capacity as Head of City Police and Council plans to deliver 6 500 serviced plots by 2020, andits content, citing that a press conference will the finances were signed off by the finance that they are at the moment busy servicing 170 plots forbe held next week on the outcome. department,” Kanime said. low-income earners at the Ekolola Suburb. Kanime claimed that the municipality was Sources in the City Police said Kanime will “Helao Nafidi Town Council serviced 556 plots withdelaying him in performing his duties and soon be reinstated. In the meantime, Senior sewer, water and roads. They also plan to service the samethat he was being ignored and threatened. Superintendent Natanael Nendongo is the plots with electricity during this financial year,” noted Acting Head of City Police. Nghaamwa. Meanwhile, the Okongo Village Council has planned and surveyed 600 erven for the period underThe tax-free ride is over review, while 341 plots are planned to be serviced with The fundamental basis of taxation is levels sewerage, water and electricity at the Ongenga and Niel Terblanche of income and the tax law defines those lev- Omungwelume settlements. els of taxable income. Income is generatedWELL-INTENDED information from from various sources and their categorisation The Regional Council has identified additional growthtax education pamphlets requested by the as formal or informal is not material for tax points in the region, such as Ondobe, Ongha and Endola toinformal sector from the Ministry of Finance purposes,” he said. be declared as settlement areas. Ongha town land bounda-on the Taxation of Business Income was a ries were surveyed with the assistance and cooperationmisconstrued as a completely new tax intro- He said the idea is rather to draw the from the local community, which led to council passing aduced to target the informal sector. public attention to the fact that any person or resolution for the proclamation of the township. company generating revenue from any trade The Minister of Finance, Calle Schlett- which is above the required threshold is sub- So far the application forwein, said during a special briefing the al- ject to income tax and should be registered the township establish-leged indiscriminate taxation of the informal and comply with tax laws. ment was submittedsector is nothing new and the provision for to the Townshipthe taxation of the informal sector is in fact “We should effectively address the free- Board, as wellwritten into Namibian law. rider problem whereby persons who should as the Namibia pay tax evade and avoid paying tax but Planning Advi- “The Receiver of Revenue did not sud- continue to make use of public services such sory Board fordenly decide to indiscriminately tax informal as roads, schools and hospitals paid for by approval beforetraders such as micro and small entrepre- other persons earning the same income as gazzetting.neurs irrespective of income earned. The themselves,” he stressed.”obligation to pay tax and the collection of NO MERCY: Calle Schlettwein. PROGRESSIVE: Ohangwena Regional Governor Uskotaxes are clearly set out in the tax laws of Photo contributed Schlettwein said the Ministry of Finance Nghaamwa. Photo: Maria DavidNamibia as to who is liable to pay tax, when, in its bid to achieve greater equity and fair-where and what amount,” he said. between Namibian-owned or foreign-owned ness in the administration of the tax system BE PREPARED! businesses,” the minister said. recently embarked on a new auditing regime Schlettwein said the equity principle that to ensure compliance from all liable entities. Bthuoeyfp21rifcoerpersons who earn the same level of income In respect to individual persons, Namibia’s These initiatives are being undertaken for allshould pay the same amount of tax is the key tax law sets a taxable income threshold at registered and non-registered persons irre- WINTER IS WERErule that governs taxation in any country or N$50 000 for those who ought to be regis- spective of their nationality and background.system. tered and pay tax. On top of the threshold, Enquire in store the law further allows for various deductions “We shall not relent on this front. Non- for more details, “The aim is to seek increased compliance against taxable income before tax liability is registration does not protect anyone from t’s and c’s apply.and escalate enforcement of the provisions calculated. Both the threshold and deduc- tax obligations and it is in fact a criminalof existing tax laws. This provision does not tions equally apply to formal and non-formal offense in terms of tax laws,” Schlettweindiscriminate between formal and non-formal businesses. concluded.businesses. Neither does it discriminate “It is inconceivable and a flagrant violation of tax laws to expect a tax system which is fair and equitable to exempt certain individu- als earning the same income as others who are taxed on the bases of an industry or sector of the economy in which they operate.Swine flu spreads countrywide Eba Kandovazu as well as 32 cases of people between the ALARMED: Petronella Masabane. ages of 10 and 80. Currently, eight sus- Photo contributedTHE Health Ministry this week announced pected cases of swine flu are unconfirmed asthat a total of 70 confirmed cases of the results are still pending. Two fatalities haveInfluenza A H1N1 virus have been recorded been recorded to date and five people arein the month of June. currently admitted for medical care. Acting Permanent Secretary at the ministry, “The cases were mainly reported by privatePetronella Masabane, reported that 35 cases health facilities in Windhoek and since thenhave been confirmed in Windhoek, six in an increasing number of cases have beenRehoboth, two in Gobabis, one in Ondangwa reported throughout the country.and one in Katima Mulilo, as well as 24 inOkahandja. Namibia experienced a large outbreak in 2009/2010 where over 8 000 cases were According to Masabane, a total 28 five- reported, of which 120 tested positive,”year-olds and 10 cases of children between Masabane said. 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4 NEWS 19 July - 25 July 2018AIR NAMIBIA HITSZim court ordered immediate impounding Hell drivingBACK AT ZIM LAWSUIT doctor on hisAIR Namibia has lodged an way to jailappeal against a Zimbabwe-an court ruling that ordered Niël Terblanchéthe immediate impoundingof their planes in Zimba- THE Zimbabwean doctor thatbwe, following a US$1 mil- caused an outrage in the countrylion lawsuit for an alleged when a video of him recklesslyunlawful detention at the driving his car went viral has beenHosea Kutako International sentenced to serve four years in jailAirport. for another crime. Eba Kandovazu RETALIATE: Air Namibia.  Photo contributed Yeukai Chiradza was last week found guilty in the Karibib Mag-The plaintiffs, Chenjerai Mawumba, property at its town office in Harare. to proceed and that Air Namibia was their welfare,” Nakawa said. istrate’s Court on three counts of his wife, Juliana Magombedze and “We were advised by Air Namibia instructed by German immigration of- According to Nakawa, the Zimba- culpable homicide stemming fromtheir children, are seeking compen- ficials in Pretoria not to allow the pas- an incident in July 2015 wheresation for pain, suffering and shock officials that we were not permitted to sengers onto the flight, which would bwean High Court on 27 June issued three people, identified as Welmineat the hands of Air Namibia’s staff. travel to Turkey as planned because stop in Frankfurt, before proceeding an order authorising the attachment of Louw, her son Konrad Louw andMawumba alleges in his affidavit that of our Zimbabwean nationality in the to Turkey. the airline’s assets to found jurisdic- Alet Junius died as a result of a mo-the family was deported to Zimbabwe most racial, arbitrary and extemporary tion in chambers, without any of the tor vehicle accident that he caused.after detention for two days at the fashion I have ever encountered. We “The airline met the international parties present. That same day, heHosea Kutako International Airport were left without accommodation standard norm of Airline’s and Immigra- claims, Air Namibia filed an applica- Video footage of the Chiradzawhile in transit to Turkey on 15 Febru- or food and had to put up on airport tion Authorities’ right to refuse passen- tion to have the case dismissed prior to filmed earlier this year showed theary, 2017. benches,” Mawumba said. gers access to an aircraft in circumstanc- the order being made. doctor, at the time in the employ- es they suspect the passenger does not ment of the Ministry of Health and There, he claims, the national airline Air Namibia Spokesperson, Paul Na- meet the requisite criteria since a ticket An appeal at Zimbabwe’s Supreme Social Services, driving in an erraticstaff harassed and uttered racial slurs kawa, said that the airline’s legal team does not guarantee automatic passage. Court was last week Friday lodged by manner on the busy B1 road be-because of their nationality. initially filed a notice of opposition There was no breach of contract on the Air Namibia and the impounding of tween Otjiwarongo and Okahandja. to the claim on the grounds that the part of the airline. Once refused entry, the planes is for now on hold pending The family further sought an order plaintiffs did not meet the satisfactory the airline had no mandate to cater for the appeal. Judge Tawanda Chitapi is He was captured swaying into thefrom the court to enable the sheriff immigration requirements for them presiding. wrong lane numerous times, forc-to attach any of the airline’s movable ing oncoming vehicles to drive off the road to make way for him and Erongo residents avoid head-on collisions. pay more for power His behaviour was reported to the Niël Terblanché to execute and deliver as per our INCREASE: Erongo RED CEO Fes- Namibian Police in Otjiwarongo mandate. We are continuously sor Mbango.  Photo contributed and upon his arrival at the town, he ALL residents of the Erongo Re- introducing new and innova- was taken into custody. gion will have to fork out more tive ways of doing business and be subjected to the 5% increase. for electricity after the Regional serving our customers with the Erongo RED’s annual price He was charged with reckless and Electricity Distributor, Erongo drive to bring electricity to all,” negligent driving and inconsider- RED, officially announced a 5% Mbango said. adjustment follows on Nam- ate driving, but a breathalyser test hike in the price for this essen- Power’s 7% price hike in its exonerated him from a drunken tial service. He said households using bulk electricity tariff earlier in driving charge. single-phase electricity, both the year. Erongo RED Chief Executive post- and prepaid, are already A few days after the incident, Officer, Fessor Mbango, said paying the increased tariff since Mbango explained that the however, a letter in which Chiradza that he is well aware of the chal- the annual price hike usually 2% tariff increase for bulk was asked to take indefinite leave as lenges the regional electricity starts from the beginning of power consumers was mainly to a result of the video, as well as his distributor is facing, referring July each year. The new pricing stimulate business activity in the alleged abuse of prescription drugs, to the economic downturn structure includes increased region. surfaced on social media platforms. experienced by Namibians, add- tariffs paid by pensioners. ing that the new tariff increases During his trial, Chiradza pleaded were made to accommodate all Mbango said bigger bulk not guilty to the charges against him, electricity users in the region. power users like industries will but Magistrate Unchen Konjore not be subjected to the same found him guilty and sentenced “Together we will strive price hike. Bulk power users him to four years in jail, of which to deliver on the challenges will only have to pay 2% more six months were suspended for five without compromising Erongo for their consumption, while years. The magistrate also found the RED’s effectiveness and ability ordinary businesses operating on Zimbabwean national guilty on a single-phase electricity will also separate charge of negligent driving. He was ordered to pay a fine of N$3 000 or serve nine months in jail. Chiradza claimed during the trial that a tyre burst was responsible for the crash but evidence to the contra- ry was presented during his trial. During sentencing, the presiding magistrate said a clear message had to be carried over for other drivers to use the country’s roads responsi- bly. In this regard, Konjore stated, only a prison term would suffice to remove the guilty person from the country’s roads. 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19 July - 25 July 2018 ADVERT 5 REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA MOEFSSTAHGEELAOTFECHOONND.ODLRE.NTCHEESOO-NBETNHGE UPRAISRSAINBG The Government of the Republic of Namibia and the entire nation mourns the passing on of the Namibian liberation stalwart and iconic diplomat, Honorable Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab on 14 July 2018. A diplomat par excellence, Dr. Gurirab has left behind a legacy that shall be etched in the hearts and minds of the generations to come. A profound son and hero of the soil, a roaring gentle giant, an iconic statesman unmatched in the world of diplomacy He has cemented himself as a man of stature, whilst putting our country on the world map. Although the sun has set on his illustrious life, and his footsteps are no more, the majestic footprints left behind will forever be a symbol of hope, for the generations to come, hope to stand firm in the face of adversity. His enormous contribution to our motherland and the world over shall never be forgotten. As the country mourns his departure, we celebrate a life well lived A hero has gone to rest, a giant tree has fallen, a gentle voice has gone silent You have “fought the good fight, you have finished the race, you have kept the faith”! Go well son of the soil!

6 EDITORIAL 19 July - 25 July 2018 FROM THE NEWS DESK MERJA IILEKATheo-Ben Gurirableaves legacy forthe ages NAMIBIANS will this weekend with the rest of PIC OF THE DAY the world bid a final farewell to one of the coun- try’s leading architects of diplomacy, Dr Theo-Ben Gaza City, Gaza Strip; Palestinian youths walk through the wreckage of a building damaged by Israeli airstrikes targeting Hamas. Gurirab.  Photograph: Mahmud Hams To some not well versed on history and his selfless and consistent service to his people, this event may THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDEN strike as a mere news item, the likes of which is a staple of our round-the-clock-news world in this OUR FINAL FRONTIER age. Forty-nine years ago, Neil Armstrong and wealth creation’ for no reason. While the to have an independent nation, to be a free But we must hasten to point out that this great loss, Edwin ‘Buzz’ Aldrin became the first two United States was mostly a frontier, in- people. But here as well, we achieved that although expected to some degree as death is in- of only twelve individuals to achieve the novators like Cornelius Vanderbilt, John dream, and are now squabbling amongst evitable, is an overwhelming significance not only most remarkable feat mankind has yet Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie and Hen- ourselves. Our economic growth, so de- for Namibia, but indeed African’s self-presentation achieved: They set foot on another world. ry Ford built business empires that would pendent on innovation, has slowed. Na- before the rest of the world, and we should dictate The wealth of information and emotions catapult the United States to superpower mibia, as a nation, seems to find itself in how the rest of the world remembers this diplomat that this event have stirred up is undenia- status. And the Apollo program built on need of a new frontier, a new dream to- par excellence. ble. Who amongst us has not gazed upon that, with dreams of space exploration wards which we can work. One of those Gurirab’s death on Saturday at the age of 80 ended a the stars at night, and experienced a pro- encouraging interest in STEM (Science, dreams, these days, seem to be the eradi- life steeped in integrity, courage, wisdom and grace. found sense of wonder at the majesty of Technology, Engineering, Mathemat- cation of poverty – wealth creation for all. Gurirab also left a lifetime of work on behalf of our the universe? Astronomy, after all, is the ics) disciplines, thus allowing the Unit- The lessons of industrialised nations national Constitution and liberation movement. It is oldest of the natural sciences, and it has ed States to maintain its superpower can benefit us, and help us realise that important to view his accomplishments in Namibia formed the basis of our culture for eons. status throughout the 1970s to 1990s. dream. We can no longer be simply a re- and beyond as a universal example of resilience, de- Our calendar bears testa- termination and rebirth. ment to this history. One The benefits derived from the Apollo pro- source-exporting country, not if we want His passing demands that all Namibians take time year, being the time the gram still reverberate through our lives to- to create new jobs, drive growth and pri- out of their busy schedules to celebrate his life and Earth takes to make one day. From the obvious technological bene- oritise innovation. For just a 1% increase relearn the lessons he taught, for they were many. revolution around the sun. fits, such as the rise of the computer industry, in a workforce in STEM roles, a 3% in- In the corners of the world where the struggle for Months closely approxi- cordless tools, telemetry controlled devices crease in GDP is found. We are already freedom persists, lessons from Gurirab’s life can mating the revolution of and solar power panels, to the less visible, experiencing a skills gap in many sec- provide some hope and perhaps comfort that justice the Moon around Earth. such as firefighting suits derived from space tors of the economy, and need to import can overcome injustice. A day, being a single suits, medical pacemakers, MRI machines, STEM workers to fill the gap – positions It is perhaps no coincidence to the inner workings revolution of the earth and safety features in cars, to the absolutely that can be filled by Namibians, if we de- of the universe that his death came just days be- about its own axis of ro- mundane, such as chlorine-free pools and cide to reach a new frontier for our nation. fore the birthday of another African great, Nelson tation, with the seasons athletics footwear based on the boots of If we want to reach for the stars, our Mandela, who on Wednesday would have been 100 being an artefact of the space suits, the benefits remain palpable. dreams shouldn’t be simply for something years ago. inclination of that same But without a frontier, humanity’s discon- as mundane as ‘land’ and simple subsist- Like Mandela, Gurirab’s persistence and insistence rotational axis relative tent remains sown amongst us. We start ence farming. Those dreams impose an that freedom and justice belong to every human be- to the plane of Earth’s squabbling over what we have current- artificial ceiling to what we as a nation ing provided him with the moral armor to accom- orbit around the sun. ly, instead of dreaming about what we can achieve. Our dreams should be an plish what seemed impossible in Namibia just a few Space has memorably could achieve. Innovators feel ‘boxed- African technical renaissance – we have decades ago. been called the ‘Final in’ and soon we start seeing elements of the resources, we just need to develop the Both Gurirab and Mandela will be revered as tire- Frontier’ by science-fiction television class struggles, between those who want skills! We need to dream big if we want less leaders of the movements that freed those living shows such as Star Trek. Yet this frontier change, and those who resist it. With the grow big. And as long as a single mind under colonialism. has been vanishing bit by bit. On Decem- Apollo program but a memory to the cur- remembers, as long as a single heart still These statesmen, amongst a long list of others, will ber 13, 1972, Eugene Cernan became the rent generation, the American Dream ap- beats with passion, how can a dream die? forever be amongst Africa’s textbook faces of solid last person to set foot on the moon. Apol- pears to be coming apart at the seams. leaderships to the world. lo 17 was also the last manned spaceflight More students are studying business, Desmond P van Heerden, HonsBComm While Namibia has lost one of its greatest son, the beyond Low-Earth Orbit. And in 2011, law and other liberal arts degrees than (Stell) is the Chief Analytics Officer of Trust- world has lost an inspiring leader with a gritty no- the United States retired its Space Shuttle STEM degrees, and with that comes the co Group Holdings Ltd. 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19 July - 25 July 2018 EDITORIAL 7EKSTEEN AND THEO-BEN FlipsideCELEBRATES HIS 80THBIRTHDAYGood evening, presented my ambassa- 2000, I became a perma- Ben, tonight I want CHRIS JACOBIEThe protocol I will ob- dorial credentials to the nent resident of Namibia. to repeat what I haveserve and recognise this Founding President and From that time onward inscribed in the book I Theo-Ben Gurirabevening is different. If you also got acquainted with you and I have enjoyed sent you on your Big Dayare a friend of Theo-Ben the then Minister of Home countless encounters last month, namely that to FATE and destiny have cut down one of the last remaining Swapo giants inyou are duly recognised. Affairs who later became and several extended you I want to echo what the forest, Dr Theo-Ben Gurirab, whose life was one of loyalty, distinction and president Pohamba. luncheons in Windhoek Winston Churchill said service to his comrades, party and Namibia to the end. I want to give all of you and in Swakopmund. I am about President Franklinimmediately the same   sure many – even a few Roosevelt: The lanky lad from Okombahe and Usakos, Dr Theo-Ben Gurirab, takes leavepromise as King Henry For me W.B. Yates, the in this room this even- from an Independent Namibia, one of the last paradises of freedom and peacethe VIII of England gave Irish poet, said it all in ing – would itch to know Meeting him was like left untouched by a world at war with itself, and in some countries leaders atto the third of his six one sentence:  what we explored about opening your first bottle war with their own people.wives – “I will not keep the past and what made us of champagne; knowingyou long”.   Think where man’s glory laugh no end. The books him was like drinking it. Often affectionately referred to as “Ben Usakos,”, he was one of the “fear- most begins and ends, and we exchanged each time some four young revolutionaries of the stormy 60s ”, Nujoma/Geingob/Ha- When I am asked say my glory was I had were special. Those you Thank you Ben for mutenya and Gurirab, lobbying in the international bodies of the world, Theo-tonight to define genuine such friends.  have given me stand on always being so gracious Ben Gurirab was adopted from Swapo by the world as a super diplomat for hisfriendship I can supply a Ben’s shelve in my study. towards me and for being ability and understanding of diplomatic craftsmanship.short and a long defini- Regrettably, my time a soul mate whenever wetion. Both I will give later. in Windhoek lasted only Last month my wife meet. What a delight it He will rest in the shadows of Heroes’ Acre as one of the unique heroes’ of theFirst let me say something 18 months. The day Pik and I moved into our has always been to reflect liberation struggle, independence and reconciliation, the unbreakable buildingabout the years of non- Botha called me to inform new apartment in central afterwards on the wisdom blocks for the ever growing Namibian nationhood.friendship with Ben. me of my transfer to the Swakopmund. The loca- you shared so unsparingly UN in Geneva I implored tion is very special to me. with me. Thank you for Pride makes it difficult for the ruling ANC in South Africa to admit, but In September 1976, I him to let me stay. He ex- being BEN to me – Ben, Namibian Independence greatly assisted in the subsequent democratisation ofsucceeded Pik Botha as plained that the previous in Scottish, the Mountain.  neighbouring South Africa and the eventual dismantling of apartheid.Ambassador to the UNin New York as he was ... And former President Ben, before concluding Usakos, the dusty western town, from whose loins he sprang will forever bedue to become Foreign Pohamba bids farewell: I want to declare that the remembered for producing the respected and revered executioner of Swapo’sMinister early the next celebration tonight will diplomatic onslaught for independence and leading the implementation of Na-year. When I arrived, day he and Pres. De Klerk Less than a 100 meters to certainly go down in Na- mibian foreign policy of being a friend to all and an enemy of none.Theo-Ben was already had met Mr. Mandela to the left of our bedroom is mibian history as one ofthere. Professionally those discuss foreign affairs the residence where our tremendous significance. A life time of compassionate service and excellence to his family, his peoplewere troublesome times and the foreign service as President stays when he is Here you have invited and and the world is his legacy, but also Namibia’s achievement and the challengefor both of us. While Ben such. The future President in town. From my study present three Presidents of future generations.and I walked that difficult of SA wanted the main I look towards the sea spanning the whole lifepolitical road on opposite focus of SA on the UN to and the start of Theo-Ben time of Namibia, together He was the Dean of African Foreign Ministers and served internationalsides, I always observed shift to Geneva with all Gurirab avenue. So every with a host of other con- diplomacy with utmost distinction and dedication for 35 years without scan-this quiet but brilliant man the Specialised Agen- day I am reminded of two tributors to Namibia’s dal. He worked with three generations of world leaders witnessing the worldand wished that I could cies headquatered there. dear friends.  Ben, now remarkable achievement order changing dramatically, including, the fall of the iron curtain. Dr Gurirabknow him better. Life I could not say no to my you know where to find of true democracy, recon- uniquely served five Secretary-Generals of the United Nations. His crowningwent on for both of us.  next President. me. When you are in Swa- ciliation and nation build- moment was to be elected President of the UN General Assembly. The son kopmund again, do come ing. What this momentous of Usakos, not only became the first citizen of the world, but in an increasing For 14 years I waited to With my posting to and visit me then we can occasion signifies is divided world remained committed to Namibia and the rulings party’s policy ofshake your hand, Ben. A Geneva and thereafter to walk over to the neigh- historical in itself and that steadfastly remaining a beacon of reason and a rare credible political voice thatmonth after Namibia’s in- Ankara another gap of 8 bour and see whether he is the biggest privilege of still evokes and command respect in the region and Africa continent.dependence I assumed my years in my direct contact offers us coffee!!  knowing Ben and beingambassadorial duties in with you followed. In here tonight. Thank you The achievements of the departed Gurirab soul are too many to list. Suffice toWindhoek. From our first for the memories, Ben. record his inheritance to Namibians. He left a most remarkable legacy an evenmeeting we spoke a lan- greater future that will outlive many generations still to come.guage that friends of long So my short definitionstanding would speak to of genuine friendship is With the Geingob/Hamutenya/Gurirab troika under the Nujoma leadership Na-each other. We started encapsulated in one word mibia has a credible foreign policy, a solid and stable ministry of Internationalmaking up for those – Ben. And the longer ver- Relations under one of the Gurirab understudies and equally diplomatic andyears lost. I came face to sion is Theo-Ben Gurirab. reserved, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the Deputy President of the Swapo Party.face with Prime MinisterGeingob in some most May God bless you The Namibian policy of non-alignment in an uncertain and ever changingenjoyable and memorable Ben and your family. To world is the anchor in stormy seas.meetings. Through you them, and especially Joan,Ben I had encounters with my sincere gratitude for Like Theo-Ben Gurirab, honed in the halls of international politics over manyPeter Katjavivi, Nangolo affording me this op- years before and still after independence is arguably the most important inherit-Mbumba, Nahas Angula, portunity to speak about ance of the young fearless foursome Nujoma/ Gurirab/Geingob and Hamutenya,Ben and Libertine Am- a friend whose qualities the 20-year old revolutionaries of yesteryear, who all became the internationallyathila and several others are so difficult to match. admired statesmen of the new millenium.all of whom I still count And also, do take care ofas special friends. Thank my Brother – he is one of Because of comradeship and service the strength of Namibia’s internationalyou Ben, for sharing your a very special kind. This lobby far exceeds its economic and population strength.friends and comrades Birthday Man is precious.with me. Furthermore, I God bless Namibia and The Namibian international pedigree uniquely qualify the nation to lead thewas privileged to have also our Presidents – past crusade for the reform of the internationally bashed United Nations Security and present. Council to include two member states from Africa. Namibians will not be wrong or arrogant to expect that they should occupy one of the seats regardless of size of population or economy, but earned through sheer commitment to the UN ideals. The Namibian political landscape will not escape change with one of the greatest trees lost in the forest of excellence. The famous and legendary Troika of late Hidipo Hamutenya, Theo-Ben Gurirab and President Hage Geingob who, under the leadership of the Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, led the two-pronged attack in the battlefields of the southern African forests of Angola and Namibia are smaller, but the remaining Nujoma/Geingob duo with pres. Hifikepunye Pohamba will tie the Swapo bonds even stronger in the loss of a trusted comrade and servant. The great trees in the forests of giants might be few, but the surviving giants will strengthen their bonds and stay relentless on the course of unity towards the orderly transition of power to the second echelons of trained and tested leader- ship in waiting. People find their solace and strength in tragedy and the great task of staying the constitutional course of political stability, visible peace and just social rela- tions will fell on the soldiers of the Geingob/Nujoma stalwarts. There is no doubt that the passing of Theo-Ben Gurirab will remind the youth of his advice and emulate his example of tempered language of negotiations that will bring them nearer to their goals than the misguided language of demand by insult. A nation in mourning is almost always a nation inspired to cut the weeds of corruption, poverty, land reform, homelessness and unemployment from the forests of greatness in the Namibian paradise of peace and stability. Only the greatest of the great men, like Ben “Usakos” leaves a future that cannot be outlived and like the famous railways of his hometown leave tracks that disappear over the horizons to a destiny of hope and achievement that is somewhere yonder and will be reached. Dr Theo-Ben Gurirab, an international statesman and Namibian icon from the Usakos hamlet, is departing as a prophet who is honoured both amongst his own and the rulers of the cities of world as a great servant and great leader alike. The spirit of Theo-Ben, a great man, but an even greater Namibian, will remain, touch and guide many generations still to come.

8 BUSINESS 19 July - 25 July 2018BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review NAMIBIA NOTTotaldebt bill at N$76.6 billion 11 July to 17 July 2018 OVEREXPOSED TO CHINA NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE MARKET CAP FIRSTRAND NAMIBIA FNB 44.99 0.04% 94 4 244 12 057 LIMITED AGRA LTD AGR 1.48 - 113 168 151 LETSHEGO HOLDINGS - NAM LHN 4.00 - 1 2 2 000 NAMIBIA ASSET NAM 0.64 - - - 136DOWN UP MANAGEMENT LTD STIMULUS INVESTMENT SILP 121.29 - - - 564 LIMITED NIMBUS INFRASTRUCTURE NUSP 11.01 - - - 116 LIMITED BIDVEST NAMIBIA LTD BVN 7.77 - - - 1 647 NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 45.00 - 8 340 9 315 THE Minister of Finance, Calle Schlettwein, has NICTUS HOLDINGS - NAM NHL 1.80 - - - 95 revealed that Namibia has a total debt bill of N$76.6 ORYX PROPERTIES LTD ORY 20.19 - - - 1 575 billion, of which the coun- try has benefitted from CAPRICORN INVESTMENT CGP 17.13 (0.23%) 116 1 982 8 856 China in grants to the tune of N$1.3 billion, interest- GROUP free loans at N$302 million and concessional loans TRUSTCO GROUP TUC/TTO 9.00 (9.73%) 277 2 480 7 479 worth N$1.7 billion. HOLDINGS LTD Zorena JantzeCOMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE %BRENT CRUDE OIL 71.58 (9.23%) NSX LOCAL 620 -GOLD 1 227.30 (2.11%) NSX ALL SHARE 1 245 (4.17%)PLATINUM 818.50 (3.25%) JSE TOP 40 49 693 (3.62%) S&P 500 2 810 0.56%FOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % UK FTSE 100 7 626 (0.85%) EURO STOXX 50 3 459 (0.40%)N$ PER US$ 13.27 (0.43%) HANG SENG 28 182 (1.75%)N$ PER £ 17.40 (1.64%)N$ PER € 15.55 (0.64%)The local market was active this and gained 1.64% against the British Speaking earlier this week,week, with the NSX Local index flat at Pound, to close at N$17.40 per GBP. It Schlettwein came out strongly620, and the NSX Overall Index down closed at N$15.55 against the Euro, a against reports that Namibia has4.17% to close at 1245. As at 17 July, gain of 0.64%. been over-exposed to Chinese loans,FirstRand Namibia was the largest thus leaving the local economy inlocal company on the exchange, with The Namibia Statistics Agency the hands of the Chinese. OPTIMISTIC: Minister of Finance, Calle Schlettwein.  Photo contributedmarket capitalization of N$12 billion, released the inflation figures for thefollowed by Namibia Breweries with month of June 2018, and revealed that He added that these are percep- In addition, Bilateral Debt (Germa- mibia benefitted from the Chinese inN$9.3 billion, Capricorn Investment while annual inflation is now only 4% tions propagated to hoodwink the ny and China), stands at N$1.1 bil- form of: N$1, 340 billion grant, andGroup with N$8.8 billion, and Trustco compared to 6.1% the same time last public into believing that Namibia lion or 1% and Multilateral (Foreign Interest-free loan of N $302 millionGroup Holdings with N$7.4 billion. Fir- year, it still increased from the 3.8% is overexposed and that such loan Development Banks) N$6.7 billion and concessional loans of N $1, 694stRand Namibia lead the market this recorded for May 2018. The slowdown uptakes are assume unsustainable or 9% of the total N$76.6 debt bill. billion.week, with growth of 0.04% to close since last year is attributed to declining level.at N$44.99 per share. In terms of prices in clothing and footwear (2.7% Schlettwein further stated that as “These loan offers are providedvolume. FirstRand Namibia was again to -5.8%), housing, water and electric- Schlettwein explained that the per the bilateral arrangement, the within mutual understanding be-in the lead with N$4.2 million worth ity and other fuels (9.8% to 3.2%), government currently owes N$51.3 Namibian government has benefitted tween the two governments andof shares traded, with Trustco Group communication costs (4.1% to 0.3%), billion in Domestic Debt or 67%, from China’s government, where contain concessional terms and con-grabbing second place with N$2.4 mil- hotels & restaurants (8.7% to 2.0%), while Foreign Bonds (EUROBOND Namibia requested China to extend dition as opposed to market loans orlion worth of shares traded. The local furniture, household equipment and and JSE) stand at N$17.6 billion or funding to its development projects other borrowing like those pro-currency gained 0.43% against the US maintenance (4.2% to 1.1%) and recrea- 23%. as set out in Development Plan vided for by development financialDollar, to close at N$13.27 per USD, tion and culture (5.3% to 2.5%). (NDPs). institutions and the bonds market, “ Schlettwein emphasised. He detailed that to date, the Na-AfriTin Mining plans torevive Uis Tin Mine 0.015% tantalum pentoxide. bodies, previously identified as prior-Niël Terblanché The Uis tin project is a part of ity targets to supply feed to the new AfriTin Mining’s profile following a intermediary processing plant. SAVING GRACE: Photo for illustrative purpose.  Photo contributedAFRITIN Mining has announced de-merger from the highly successful The mine design includes an initialplans to revive the once operational Bushveld Minerals whereby AfriTin five-year mine production schedule to Offshore diamonds will have to carry NamdebUis Tin Mine in the Erongo Region, acquired its tin assets. commence operations on the outcrop-which still holds the potential to re- “It was formerly the largest hard- ping pegmatite bodies and existing ex-establish its status as one of the largest rock tin mine in the world and the cavations of the historical V1/V2 pits.tin mines in the world once it is back historical resources places it as one Viljoen pointed out that this internalin full-scale operation. of the top ten tin mines globally. The mine plan supports an overburden mine as it has not generated any profit in recent years, the centralAnthony Viljoen, stripping ratio of less than Niël Terblanché bank added. AfriTin’s Chief Executive one and a fast ramp-up NAMIBIA’S largest diamond miner The mine was recently put up for will increasingly depend on the sale by the company and no clearOfficer, said the company profile utilising conven- production of diamonds mined from indication that a buyer is ready to the sea bottom as inland resources take over the asset exists.has most recently un- tional open pit mining are almost completely depleted. The BoN predicted that the miner’sdertaken a detailed mine methods. Economic growth from the coun- contribution to the Namibian GDP try’s diamond-mining sector will from land-based diamonds willdesign for the project “Conventional opencast slow down this year due to depletion subsequently contract by 5% in 2019 of resources from inland deposits, and even further by 8% in 2020. with the hopes to be in mining methods will be the Bank of Namibia (BoN) said.  However, increased productionproduction at the end of adopted with ten metre While the industry’s contribution from Debmarine Namibia, De Beers’ to gross domestic product (GDP) offshore-mining partnership with thethis year’s fourth quarter, high mining benches will increase 11% in 2018, that rise government, is likely to compen- is less than last year’s 12% jump, sate for the difference, lifting GDPwhilst simultaneously where loading and haul- according to data the BoN released contribution back to positive growth in a report earlier this month.  from 2021 onward. advancing its larger pro- ing will be carried out “Growth for diamond mining is The bank also expects a slowdownject portfolio and locating with a fleet of shovels expected to be lower during 2018 in the diamond-processing sector compared to 2017 as onshore pro- which includes the sorting and cut-potential targets for devel- and excavators and dump duction volumes are declining,” the ting industry following strong growth bank’s statement said.  in 2016 and 2017. This sector’sopment in the future. trucks. Historic excava- contribution to GDP will go up 4,6% Namdeb, a joint venture between in 2018 as opposed to 15% in 2017,The Uis tin project con- tions display competent De Beers and the Namibian Govern- according to the forecast by the BoN. ment, will close the Elizabeth Baysists of three areas in the pit slope conditions andErongo Region, all with POTENTIAL: Photo for illustrative purpose.  Photo contributed no groundwater issues,”historical production. he added.The subject of the project is a peg- historic pits still contain a significant He further noted that initial miningmatite-hosted tin deposit, one of the amount of resource in the region as will be focused on exposed ore zoneslargest open cast deposits of its kind. recorded during a large-scale mapping within the old mining footprint, asThe project areas are fully permitted program,” said Viljoen. well as virgin pegmatite outcrops toto commence full-scale mining and Following the completion of a map- keep waste stripping to a minimum.offer near-term production with low ping program and construction of a The target for the following phasestripping ratios. Uis has a resource of three-dimensional geological model, remains at 5 000 tonnes of tin con-73 million tonnes at 0.136% tin, with the company has undertaken a mine centrate per annum, according to thean additional 2.7 million tonnes at design for the V1 and V2 pegmatite company.

19 July - 25 July 2018 BUSINESS 9Inflation rate TRANSNAMIB IN NEEDParastatalaims to broaden railway footprintcontinues on OF 17 LOCOMOTIVESupward trail FEW RESOURCES: Photo for illustrative purpose.  Photo contributed Zorena Jantze TRANSNAMIB holdings Limited, Namibia’s national railway carrier, has revealed that it world trade.THE inflation rate continued its needs to source an amount of N$2billion in order to bridge its equipment shortage gap. He added that although PwC esti-upward trajectory increasing from3.8% in May to 4.0% in June 2018, Zorena Jantze At this stage, the parastatal has come one. The practice of parastatals mates that the value of Sub-Saharancompared to a year ago. spent the last 5 months developing a going to government and asking for African (SSA) merchandise trade in- The struggling parastatal, which cur- strategic plan to improve its business subsidies to sustain business opera- creased by roughly 300% over the past It reflects the strongest price rently has 38 outdated locomotives, operations. tions needs to end,” Smith stated. 30 years, SSA contributed less thanincrease so far this year, but the in- needs 55 locomotives to handle its 1% to the value of world trade growthflation rate remains lower than the current 1.5 million tons of bulk cargo. Smith further stated that the com- He added that future railway projects during this period.annual inflation rate in June 2017, pany is mainly in the business of trans- of TransNamib include commuterwhich was recorded at 6.1%. On This was revealed by the CEO of porting bulk cargo such as raw materi- services to Okahandja, Windhoek, “Small volumes and their distancea month-to-month basis, inflation TransNamib Johnny Smith, who was als for breweries, coal, cement, milk Rehoboth, Grootfontein, Gobabis, from foreign markets place SSA portsslowed down from 0.4% in May speaking at the Logistics Forum held and mining resources and so forth. Luderitz and the Hosea Kutako at a cost disadvantage compared to(compared to April) to 0.2% in under the theme “Rail Service – an International Airport, while long term those in the rest of the world. TheJune 2018 (compared to May). Integral Element of Logistics Hub” on He added that the company aims to projects include extending railways to commodities downturn during the last 17 July. move away from road related logistics Botswana and Zambia. decade has seen reductions in total Price increase for transport accel- to broadening its railway footprint volumes among 37% of countries inerated to 7.2% in June, compared Smith detailed that TransNamib has throughout the country as it aims to Touching on Namibia’s role as a SSA. With the exception of Namibiato 5.6% in May, and reached the an annual turnover of N$435million double the volume of cargo it carries logistics access point for SADC, and Somalia, the worst affected coun-highest level since July 2014 when and an asset value of about N$3billion, to 3 million tons in the year 2022. PwC Africa Transport and Logistics tries are all in West Africa. Althoughit rose by 8.5%. adding that the railway sector has seen Leader, Dr Andrew Shaw, stated that volumes might have recovered, many as a complex issue in Namibia. “The medium term goal is to become Africa, despite its enormous size, still countries have experienced a severe The rise in transport inflation was a profitable business operation. I’m represents only a small portion of decline in their terms of trade,” hecaused by petrol and diesel price not a beggar and I don’t want to be- concluded.increases that resulted in the infla-tion rate for the operation of vehi- Bidvest acquires Namsovcles to rise from 6.2% in May to entire issued share capital of Bidvest agreed to manage these assets on to hold off any major acquisitions in8.9% in June. This sub-category of Zorena Jantze Namibia Fisheries Holdings (Pty) Ltd behalf of Bidvest Namibia. the medium term and focus on im-transport accounts for 63% of the (Bidfish) and/or any of the company’s proving remaining operations.category and therefore has a strong BIDVEST Namibia, through its subsidiaries as at to Tunacor Fisheries Shetumenya re-emphasized theimpact on the transport inflation wholly owned subsidiary Bidvest Na- Limited (Tunacor) for a cash consid- disposal of the entire shareholding in “We have outlined the poor capitalrate. Furthermore, it influences mibia Property Holdings, has acquired eration equal to the Net Asset Value of Bidfish positively, because of the un- allocation from BVN management inthe overall inflation rate, since the the remaining issued share capital of Bidfish (NAV). certainty in quota allocations and the past reports and believe that excessoperation of vehicles contributes Namsov Industrial Properties (NIP) very competitive and tough operating cash should be returned to sharehold-almost 9% to the overall inflation and United Fishing Enterprises (UFE). The transaction will enable Bidvest environment. ers. It remains to be seen if manage-rate. Namibia to dispose of its fishing busi- ment has given any attention to the The transaction took effect on 30 nesses in Namibia, which is in line He further stated that Bidvest inefficiencies in the food and distribu- Prices for food and non-alcoholic June 2018. Bidvest Namibia held with the group’s strategic decision to Namibia’s management is in a tough tion division,” Shetumenya stated.beverages rose at a slightly slower a 69.55% indirect shareholding exit the fishing industry. negotiating position at this point inpace of 3.8% in June, compared to in both NIP and UFE through its time with the view that they need to He further forecast a 12.7% revenue3.9% in May 2018. It, however, re- indirect subsidiary, Namsov Fishing Shetumenya stated the NAV will exit the fishing business which is cur- decline in the automotive division onmains the strongest increase since Enterprises, of which the holding has exclude Bidfish’s businesses in Angola rently value destructive. the back of weaker new vehicle salesSeptember 2017 when prices rose been transferred to Bidvest Namibia and Mozambique, certain vessels, numbersby 4.2%. The slightly lower in- Property. plant and equipment, cash in excess of “The global fishing industry iscrease in this category was caused stated and agreed upon working capi- experiencing overcapacity and re- “If the sale of Bidfish concludes inby a slowdown of food price in- Megameno Shetumenya , economic tal requirements and any dividends sources challenges, putting pressure its entirety and such cash togethercreases from 4.1% in May to 4.0% analyst from Simonis Storm stated that declared and/or to be declared in on prices, and the possibility of further with the current excess cash is thenin June. Price for bread and cereals the acquisition is seen as an internal respect of these businesses and assets asset impairments going forward. In returned to shareholders, the viabilityaccelerated by 3.1%, up from 2.3% restructuring process enabling Namsov (Excluded Assets). addition, the fishing division contrib- of Bidvest Namibia’s continued list-in May and an actual contraction in to convert less productive assets to uted 43.1% to the group’s operating ing on the NSX comes into question.prices in the previous months since cash. Bidvest Namibia is actively seeking profit in FY2017 down from 85.6% in Bidvest Namibia is currently tradingApril 2017. the disposal of the Excluded Assets. FY2011,” Shetumenya stated. at a forward price to book of 1.0,” Bidvest Namibia has disposed of the As an interim measure, Tunacor has Shetumenya concluded. In contrast, meat price increases In his report, he urged the companydecelerated in June 2017, rising by6.9% compared to 8.5% in May.This is the slowest price increasefor meat products since November2016 when prices rose by 4.4%.Bread, cereals and meat account formore than 50% of the food itemsand hence have a strong impact onthe overall food price inflation. Fruit price increases remainstrong at 12.4%, although slightlylower than in May at 12.6%.Prices for vegetables have seen thestrongest growth with 6.1% sinceJanuary 2017 when they increasedby 8.3%. Although higher than inMay, inflation for milk, cheese andeggs remained the lowest sinceJune 2012 when prices decreasedby 1.0%. Milk prices went up by0.8% in June 2018, compared to0.2% in May. Local economic analyst, KlausSchade, projects that fuel price in-creases in July and most likely alsoin August will put further upwardpressure on the inflation rate. He stated that fuel price increaseswill also affect production costsand, if it continues, will result insecond-round effects and priceincreases for goods sensitive to thecost of fuel. Likewise, he stated that heexpects the inflation rate for breadand cereals to increase further,mainly because of the low baseeffect since May 2017 when breadand cereal prices started to actuallydecline. On the other hand, bettergrazing conditions could result ina further slowdown of meat prices.Food price could remain at currentlevel, because of the opposingtrends of bread price and meatprice increases.

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12 ENTERTAINMENT 19 July - 25 July 2018 ENTERTAINMENTA PLAY SET IN APARTHEID ERA Zorena Jantze written by Mel Mwevi and Nda- his wife Christelle. Recovering honest and brave way, Anna an avid reader and researcher of li Mupopiwa. Mberi explains from her recent miscarriage, & Christelle brings hope for all things literature and brings TALENTED: Ashwyn Mberi.FOR local poet, play writer and that Anna & Christelle is a pop- Christelle returns home to find greater understanding of our a relevant and modern style to Photo contributedDirector, Ashwyn Mberi, the up play, written and acted by a Anna, the new addition to their society,” Mberi said. Giving her writing. Studying towardsonly way to truly teach is with multicultural crew and aimed at lives. the background of the two main a medical degree (specialist),great stories. To bring the right sparking conversation around writers of the play, Mberi stated this run of Anna & Christelledose of poison in the right way, the prominent social ills of While bonding over cigarettes, that Mwevi is a story teller and takes place on the very last daywhilst leaving a lasting impres- Namibia’s past. The play details gossip and womenhood, Anna performer trained at AFDA in of holidays before Mupopiwasion that brings social discourse the lives of two women as they & Christelle depicts the day to Cape Town, and is a Namib- heads back to Bloemfontein .forward. enter a tumultuous new phase day ramifications of racism, ian in all senses of the word, by falling in love in the midst of sexism, classism, homophobia reaching across many divides Mberi beckons audiences to This time around, Mberi takes a modern-day apartheid. Set in and patriarchy in a way that is – cultural, racial and profes- come and enjoy the crème de laaudiences to the apartheid era, present day Windhoek, Anna, a typically not considered, from sional, as she enlightens her crème of Namibian theatre, onwhere forbidden relationships domestic from Katutura, starts both sides of the coin. audience of the truth in a polite, Saturday 21 July at the FNCCblossom in his play titled a new job in Klein Windhoek convincing manner.The second Cinema at 15:30. Tickets are‘Anna & Christelle ‘, which is at the home of Christoff and “Looking at the implica- writer of the play, Mupopiwa is N$50 in advance and N$100 at tions of our society’s habits the door. and moral standards in anTUNE IN FORCOMMUNITY CHAT:10:30 - Thursdays on In the MixRegional Frequencies Dirk Kleinschmidt: Nathanael Barros Zola Silver John Sinvula105.6FM - Oshana Region Presenter Ongwediva Mariental Katima Mulilo105.9FM - Otjiwarongo, Outjo104FM - Mariental88.2FM - Keetmanshoopwww.mixedradio.naOshana Region: Eenhana, Epuku, Oshikango, Okalongo, Ongongo,Oshikuku, Okahao, Olukonda, Ondangwa, Ongwediva, Oshakati

19 July - 25 July 2018 ENTERTAINMENT 13ENTERTAINMENTLUMINESCENTArtist creates glow-in-the-dark paintings NEVILLE BASSONBRILLIANCE Die Bulle speelUSING florescent acrylic \"Saterag\"paint that glows whenexposed to ultraviolet OMEB Theo-Ben , you’ve been quitelight, Namibian born the stalwart in your life. Your quiet, dryartist, Annie Olivier, unassuming expression on your faceblends day and night when I am on stage always amazed me.into one canvas by the Your infectious smile if you think “okayswitch of a light. Neville, that one was funny” look on your face said it all. I remember you beratingZorena Jantze me shortly after you became Prime Minister, you were the guest speaker at aThe exhibition, which can only be LUMINESCENT: Some of the Canvasses from the Dusk till Dawn exhibition. Photo contributed Unam cultural event where I was hostingdescribed as one of a kind on the the show. In a strong Damara tone: “EtseNamibian art scene, opened on Basson, what kind of Namibian are youMonday, 16 July, and will be on not eating mopanie worms?’’ I’ve beenshow until 7 August at the FNCC eating it ever since Omeb. Go well. AsSimon Lumbu Gallery. you all know, we lost Omeb Theo-Ben Gurirab this week. Let’s celebrate his life Olivier stated that she is a farm- and cherish the teachings of tolerancegirl from the Kalahari and since and diplomacy he left behind. Now youshe was young her family travelled see again, so word ek in die wind gesoekduring holidays all over Southern vani boere! Old boere friend of mine, ouAfrica, visiting new places every Jaap sees me this week asking me abouttime and thus her art reflects many the upcoming funeral of the late Gurirab.of these different landscapes. She “Uuh Neville uuh...se gou vir my eenfollowed her artistic training at Ka- ding. I see the late Speaker Gurirab’stutura Community Art Centre, later funeral is this coming weekend? “Ja Jaap,completing her diploma in Fine Art dis die naweek…en..wat's jou punt? “Neeat Ruth Prowse School of Art in Neville, ek vra maar net, so they first takeCape Town where her interest and his remains to Usakos? “Ja dis reg Jaap,fascination for nature remained and it is customary in our tradition … that’sgrew even more. where he was born, it’s his home town. “O okay, so dan bring hulle hom terug and She is now working to capture have another service here in Windhoek?bioluminescent life using Ultra “ Ja Jaap, because he will be buried here.Violet light and Fluorescent Acryl- “Luister Neville, moet my nie verkeerdic, showing the most spectacular verstaan nie...so make me understandaspects of nature and its magical ...uuh...then there’s a memorial service?”dimensions and giving the viewer “Ja Jaap, it’s a service to pay homage toa feeling of space and letting them him, mind you there might be family stillsee the magic that exists all around, traveling from all four corners of Namibia,especially in the Namibian land. it gives them time to get here.” “Okay en dan, verduidelik verder Neville?’’ Okay “These artworks are a way of Jaap, then on Saturday we head to theescaping reality and to capture Heroes' Acre for the funeral service.”those magical hours between dusk “O bliksem Neville, julle mense is ergand dawn. The beauty of Namib- sowaar! Why can’t you people not justian nature in its diversity. During bury your dead and get it over and donethe dry season, winds and dust in with huh?” “Jaap, we have differentthe air create striking red sun- customs and traditions. We go throughsets. At that time, the full moon a deep spiritual process of mourning asalso rises in a red haze against a a token of respect when our loved onesstarlit background to light up the pass on to the new world. Black peoplesurrounding landscape,” Olivier represent 80% plus of the population,explained. In the paintings, Olivier we are more than you, our weddings anduses her extraordinary skill, splat- funerals are bigger than yours.” “Maartering specks of stars on canvas, as Neville, my f*k…julle bly op verlof,well as dinoflagellates and other elke naweek dood julle, you need tobioluminescent life which may add travel to Omaruru, Khorixas, Tseiblaagte,some of its own kind of stars to the Drimiopsis ...how many blerrie funeralsscene, leaving trails of phosphores- do you blerrie people hef overrr thecence where disturbed. yearrr?!” “Sharrap Jaap, in the first place tell me this:Davido is coming, assures Tim Ekandjo 1. Why do white people bury their dead in the week and not Saturday?’’ “BliksemASSURANCE: Tim Ekandjo assured Aili Iilonga Davido’s arrival to Namibia “When it comes to the issue Neville, die Bulle speel Saterag, ons wilthe public on Davido’s arrival to Na- “Davido’s flight tickets and of safety, we have had meetings klaar maak!mibia. Photo contributed DAVIDO is coming to Namibia. with city police with the last one 2. “Another question Jaap, why are you The rumors of him supposedly accommodation are already paid planned for today (Thursday),” so few at your funerals.” “Neville, jou booked for another show are not for and sorted out, so we are not says Ekandjo. dom donner, die Bulle het die sem-finaal a concern to us. He is coming. worried from our side about him gemaak, hulle speel Saterag!” not showing up. It’s all system Also at the same event, Coca 3. “Jaap, why do you cremate your loved These were the remarks of go from this point forward,” says Cola Namibia, bought the first ones instead of burying them?” “Neville, MTC’s Chief Human Capital Ekandjo . corporate donation tickets valued ek staan nie by n gat terwyl die Stem op Tim Ekandjo when asked about to N$20 000 with all proceeds Loftus gesing word nie, die Bulle speel the ongoing poster currently Ekandjo further added that, due going to the Shack Dwellers’ Saterag.” circulating on social media that to the increasing demands from Federation’s Buy-a-brick initia- So my people, whatever floats your megastar Davido is booked stakeholders and general public tive. traditional boat, let’s be receptive of our for another show scheduled to for VIP tickets to be made avail- different customs and traditions. take place on the 11 August in able, MTC has released 200 VIP Marketing Manager Maguire Love you all, One Namibia, One Nation! America. tickets for the MTC 081Every1 Mulder urged other companies o Fest that will cost N$1000 each. follow their lead and act on the Ekandjo during a media confer- worthy cause ence held this week, squashed Touching on the issue of secu- the rumors stating that, there is rity, Ekandjo added that MTC The MTC 081Every1 Fest is no cause for an alarm as eve- has deployed the services of five set to take place on Saturday, 11 rything is finalized concerning security guards with over 400 August at the Dr Sam Nujoma guards needed for the big day. Stadium in Katutura.

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19 July - 25 July 2018 ADVERTORIAL 15 TRUSTCO NTA JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT THE Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) in conjunction with Trustco Group Hold-Namibia runs ings (TGH) will be hosting the TRUSTCO NTA Junior Tennis tournament onfor charity Friday 27th and Saturday 28th of July 2018 at the Windhoek Central Tennis Club in Olympia. The ages to participate are U/10 to U/18 boys and girls in TRUSTCO Group Holdings is assisting Namibia singles matches only. Run for Charity (NRC) to raise funds for the less privileged through a pro-fitness fun day (family This will be the first NTA thanks Trustco for the important there in full swing once contact: Wellington, 081 726 sports event). The event is scheduled for 21 July tournament of the year to be role they are playing in shaping again to enjoy some 0534, wllngtn73sibanda@gmail. 2018 at the Van Rhyn Primary School sports field sponsored by Trustco in 2018. Namibia’s future world-class exciting games coming com from 08:00 to 13h00. Trustco has been a longstanding tennis champions. It is the hope from the youngsters,‘’ an partner of the NTA and this is the of the NTA that the partnership excited Neville Basson, NRC is a privately organised initiative that is fourth consecutive year running will continue to develop, flourish Head of Corprate Communi- supported by corporate and public sponsors under which the group has sponsored and brighten the future of many cations reiterated. the slogan: “Let’s run for fun and support charity”. tournaments each year. The NTA more tennis players in the years It has been hosted annually or bi-annually since is truly grateful and indebted to come. The NTA and Trustco invite 2011 depending on the level of interest shown by to Trustco for their continued the media and the public at large the public. The aim is to raise funds for charitable support and contribution to the ‘’The Trustco NTA Junior Ten- to come and watch entertaining purposes. development of the young tennis nis Tournament remains an excit- tennis by the Namibian juniors players in Namibia. The NTA ing feature on our CSI calendar tennis players. “There are many less fortunate people in Namib- every year. We as a team will be ia and we, the more fortunate, can play a part in al- For further information, please leviating their plight. This event is your chance to play that part. It’s a chance to show your humanity BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND ECONOMY while having fun and doing something healthy for the family, the company and for yourself,” noted The One Economy Foundation held its third annual fundraising dinner on Saturday, 14 July 2018. The event was held under the Selma Iipinge, the project coordinator for NRC. theme, Star Dust Soirée. We consider the event to have been a resounding success as we managed to raise N$ 3 million which will support the implementation of our programmes. We would not have realised this success without our valuable stakeholders. The ‘’The soccer World Cup is over, I believe many Board of Directors and our entire team would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our stakeholders and volunteers. of us have a bit of fat to burn after doing noth- Our collective dream of One Economy is taking shape. Thank you for sharing yet another milestone and helping us build the bridges ing but slouching on our couches the last month. of opportunity that narrow the gap between the first and second economy. Trustco once again support this noble initiative wholeheartedly and believe that this can go a long 1. His Excellency Dr Hage G. Geingob, President 46. Mercia Murangi way in improving the lives of our fellow Namib- of the Republic of Namibia 47. MNT Design ians,” said Neville Basson, Head of Corporate 48. Mr G. and Mrs E. Narib Communications of Trustco. 2. Her Excellency Monica Nashandi, 49. MTC Ambassador of Ethiopia & African Union 50. Musa Capital Namibia Participants are requested to self-fund or ask 51. NAMCOR friends, family and colleagues to fund every lap 3. Office of the Prime Minister 52. Namdeb Diamond Corporation they intend to finish. Participants may run or walk 4. His Lordship Peter Shivute 53. Namdia the laps and are encouraged to take up as many 5. Honourable Netumbo Nandi - Ndaitwah 54. NaMedia 400m laps as possible. 6. Honourable Professor Peter and Mrs Katjavivi 55. Namibia Airport Company (NAC) 7. PE Minerals 56. Namibia Housing Enterprise Entrance is free. However, for participants to re- 8. 243 Financial Services 57. Nedbank Namibia ceive a race number, they will have to hand in their 9. Aaron Clase 58. NHP Medscheme Namibia monetary collections and indicate which of the six 10. African Leadership Institute 59. Occucare Namibia beneficiary charities should receive it. Donations 11. Anatech Namibia (Pty) Ltd 60. Opoteya Trading CC made per completed lap may be handed over after 12. B2Gold 61. Orange IT Solutions 13:00 on the day. 13. Bank Windhoek 62. Oshongo Fishing Company 14. Benz Building Supplies 63. Paulina Iiyambo NRC promises entertainment for the whole fam- 15. Bryan Eiseb 64. Petrus Kafidi ily and will avail food as well as drinks for sale. 16. Burmeister and Partners 65. Pupkewitz Foundation The public is invited to join the NRC for a fun- 17. Capricorn Investment Group 66. Quantz Financial Services filled day as a family, sponsor, spectator, or just 18. Chicco Group of Companies 67. Rachel MN Kalipi someone looking to socialise. 19. Chrisna Von Gericke Family Ttrust 68. Rani Group 20. Confidente & MMP 69. Rehabeam JKJ Aula The beneficiaries are: 21. Confidente Newspaper 70. Rieger Family Trust AIESEC, CLaSH, Havana Soup Kitchen, Kids 22. DA Keendjere 71. Saima Nghihalwa Soup Kitchen, SCORE Namibia, and Wilderness 23. Ella Kavita 72. Sam Shivute Inspiration Therapy Namibia. Contact NRC at info.nrc5@ 24. Ellis Shilengudwa Inc 73. Sandra Garises gmail.com, 081 777 4507 or 081 220 5203 for 25. Emma Iyambo 74. Semoy Fishing (Pty) Ltd more information about these charities and their 26. ESI 75. Sepo Haihambo “wish list” of needed items, besides money. 27. Evelina Ashipala 76. Shalongo Guesthouse 28. Felicitas Kakoro-Gawases 77. Shilimela Security Services You can register at any Pick ‘n Pay, via www. 29. First Capital Treasury Solutions 78. Stella Hatuikulipi webtickets.com.na, or at the event. 30. First Rand Namibia 79. Sun Group 31. Fysal Fresh Produce - Oshakati 80. Swakop UraniumUBI CARITAS 32. G4S Namibia 81. Swiss Chalets Guests Home GRAVESTONES 33. Harambee Project Solutions HPS 82. Talita Horn 34. Harold Pupkewitz Descendants Trust 83. Tapsie Transport1 Parsons Street, Southern Industrial, Windhoek 35. Ileni Gebhardt 84. Twapewa Shaetonhodi 36. Immanuel Kadhila 85. Valeria Mbango 37. Investec Asset Management Namibia 86. Veikoo Alendra 38. Irwin D Haihambo 87. Vejarukapo Kaura 39. Josephat Mwatotele 88. Vesoraune Mbaha 40. Juuso Kambueshe 89. Victoria Muranda 41. Kambwa Trading 90. Wecke & Voigts 42. Kasoonda Magano Aihe 91. Willibarth Haraseb 43. Klaudia Mwaala 92. Windhoek Consulting 44. Letshego Bank Namibia 45. McBright Kavari WE WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: AIR NAMIBIA, SAFARI HOTEL, AB INBEV, PONT MARKETING AND CONFIDÉNTE. Tel: +264 61 305 669 ● +264 81 127 2864 We in turn pledge transparency and accountability for all funds received at the Fundraising event and in theFax: +264-61 308 357 - E-mail:[email protected] future. We are focused on ensuring that our programmes will be effective, measurable and will lead to the meaningful economic transformation of the lives of the people we assist. for a catalogue Photo Gallery of We continue to receive monetary and material contributions, volunteer applications and information gravestones on our website: requests from individuals and corporates who are interested in our programmes. We are deeply humbled and grateful for this ongoing and much-needed support. www.ubicaritasgranitenam.com For more information on the One Economy Foundation, please do not hesitate to call our office at 061 270 7806 or email at [email protected] EDUCATE | ENGAGE | EMPOWER