WINNING NUMBERS NEWS BUSINESS SPORT 6 959516 23 BABY DUMPER FUEL PRICES YOUTH 1 939729 23 HAS ANOTHER STAY THE CONQUERS BABY SAME TENNIS 6 955656 23 P 02 P 08 P 20 13 976425 23www.informante.web.na • 061-275 4102 / 4363 6 949788 23 REMINDER THESE 5 NUMBERS APPEARED IN LAST WEEK’S INFORMANTÉ. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER. Find us on Your Community NEWSPAPER • 03 November - 09 November 2016 • Edition # 556 Investment decisions are subject to the economic potentialTRUSTCO SIGNS $250MDEALSTrustco Group Holdings’ (TGH) has secured N$248,7 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Norsad Finance to, amongst others, assistin developing up to 1 000 Small- and Medium enterprises as part of a strategy to narrow economic inequality. with key developmental aspects which Norsad Senior Investment Officer, include curbing unemployment and Edward Mulilo said this partnership is fighting poverty, hence the financing the second-biggest Norsad has entered intended for micro financing. He said into in Namibia. TGH is a reputable this can add to assisting people in the company, hence the partnership. He country to have access to finances. added that this is a good partnership Meanwhile, TGH received US$10 mil- when one looks at the operations that lion (N$135,2 million at the current TGH has. exchange rate) from Norsad Finance for projects with a focus on develop- “Trustco has projects such as hous- ment. ing and education and this deal is one with a developmental focus. It targets In terms of the Norsad Finance the mass market and it is the first of agreement, van Rooyen said having its kind. Norsad is not just providing received a motion of confidence from funding and expecting payment, but such an international respectable it also tries to help companies dealing institution makes it a proud moment with socio-environmental issues for TGH. “This funding is meant for and also comply with international developmental projects and that is standards. one of the things that Trustco has gotten right over the years. Part of this Now that Trustco has entered into money is also going into the newly-es- such a deal, it will be easier for the tablished bank. This loan will have to company to have partnerships with be repaid over a period of five years. other Developmental Financing Insti- tutions (DFIs),” said Mulilo.NEW BEGININGS: Dr Quinton van Rooyen, EU-Ambassador to Namibia, Jana Hybaskova and EIB Vice-President Tim vanBallekom at the signing ceremony. Photo contributed Charmaine Ngatjiheue €7,5 million (N$113,5 million at the Van Rooyen said for a country to get NEW BEGININGS: Dr Quinton van Rooyen (second from right), and his team current exchange rate) and is meant foreign investors to invest in it, it has from the far left Trustco Financial Director, Ryan McDougall, flanked by theTrustco Group Holdings’ (TGH) has to enhance Trustco’s capacity for its to have a stable economy. Head of Trustco Treasury, Floors Abrahams, with Edward Mulilo (middle), and secured N$248,7 million from the developmental projects. Ed Higenbottam (far right) representing Norsad Finance at the signing ceremo-European Investment Bank (EIB) and “Investment decisions are subject to ny. Photo: Alwyn van ZylNorsad Finance to amongst others, TGH Managing Director Dr Quin- the economic potential, investmentassist in developing up to ton van Rooyen said the EIB funds are landscape and the governance as well1 000 Small- and Medium enterpris- solely earmarked for Trustco Bank and as economic policies that underpinses. It is an integral part of the vision the bank is expected to pay back the the country’s economy”, he said TGHof Trustco to address inequality by EIB funding over a period of six years. aligns its strategies to that of the gov-wealth creation. “With this funding now available, ernment to assist in enticing investors Trustco Bank will be able to provide to invest in Namibia and the local The credit facility agreement the loans to SMEs as the funding is target- economy.company signed with the EIB is worth ed to start businesses by entrepre- neurs ,” said Dr Van Rooyen EIB Vice-President Pim van Ball- ekom said the EIB funding is in line WEEKEND SPECIAL: N$13.99 INFLATION N$8.99 N$9. 9904/11/2016 – 06/11/2016 SHOPRITE PRICES Apex BarRashasoit Rd4ee1sl0isgh ChR4aah1sk0osagdtl.aeksa cc/2015/13183 CMorenaetd 300gFREEDeliveries delivery solutions cc N$6.99 We specialize in GROCERY DELIVERIES Rhodes Baked from any Shoprite or Checkers Beans 410g* Services ONLY available in Windhoek Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES(Sms) +264 81 259 2755 • (Cell) +264 81 407 1776 [email protected]
2 NEWS 03 November - 09 November 2016 Dumped baby rescued by biological father without knowingBABY DUMPER NURSINGANOTHER BABYA woman from Oshimwaku village in Ohangwena Region, who dumped her new-born baby boy five years ago with the baby being miraculouslysaved from a pit latrine by the father who did not know at the time that it was his child, is now nursing another baby fathered by the same man. Staff Reporter GUARDIAN ANGELS: Simon Shigwedha Elia and his wife Rauna Katangolo the baby at the Oshakati hospital and before she was released in December (right) with Helao seated between them and their daughter at the back, Rachel. performed all the traditional paternal 2014. After nine months in the hos-Awoman from Oshimwaku village (Inset) Accidental hero Matheus Kaanduka, Helao’s father. Photos rites. The baby was christened Helao pital’s care baby Shihepo was placed in Ohangwena Region, who Tangeni-Omwene, aka Shihepo. under the care of Rauna Katangolo,dumped her new-born baby boy to arrest her I was confronted by devastating that I had to see the doc- Helao literally means “The Lucky a cousin of Nande’s. Informanté hasfive years ago with the baby being my terrified mother-in-law who tor two days later and was diagnosed One” while Tangeni-Omwene means traced Katangolo to her homesteadmiraculously saved from a pit latrine informed me that that was my own with high blood pressure,” the 42 year “Praise the Lord”. at the Okathitu village in Oshanaby the father who did not know at baby I helped save. The shock was so old Kaanduka said. He said he visited Region. “He is fine and is alreadythe time that it was his child, is now Speaking to Informanté, Kaanduka attending kindergarten. The onlynursing another baby fathered by the said he was the father of the youngest complaint we have is lack of supportsame man. of Emilia Nande’s five children, but from the relevant authorities and the she kept him in the dark about the parents,” said Katangolo, who is an The baby Emilia Nande dumped in pregnancy. “I have forgiven her and unemployed housewife.a pit latrine in January 2012, survived life goes on,” said Emilia Nande’safter he was discovered hours later. lover, Matheus Kaanduka. Kaanduka was formerly a casualThe baby was safely removed from worker in Walvis Bay but returnedthe pit latrine by Matheus Kaanduka, Upon being arrested Nande in- to the North after being declared vis-following a fairly complex rescue formed the police that she dumped ually impaired. He receives monthlyoperation. the baby because she already had too disability grants from government but many children and couldn’t afford also runs an informal business at his Nande was arrested a week later and one more. She was later found guilty residence at Oshimwaku.only then was Kaanduka informed on a charge of concealment of birththat the baby he helped rescue was and was sentenced to two years in jail. Nande is now nursing another babyhis own. “When police officers came Nande served a two-year prison term boy, fathered by Kaanduka.Child rapist caught Box! - Tjombe vs Hijarungurured-handed boxers’ contract fees, securities entire board. Hijarunguru is like Michael Uugwanga and ambulance. The two had an a dictator, different from the GLOVES OFF: Anita Tjombe Simon Liseli A local female boxing pro- exchange of text messages, at previous chairperson. Namib- and Elison Hijarunguru (Bot-Villagers in Zambezi region caught the rapist of a nine- moter Anita Tjombe and the one point becoming personal. ia Breweries Limited (NBL) tom). Photo contributed.year-old girl red-handed and united to, despite his pleas, chairperson of the Namibia through their beer King Lagerhandcuffed him and handed him over to the police. Professional Boxing and Wres- “I always thought you’re not even withdrew its sponsorship,” tling Control Board (NPBW- blonde, therefore, your IQ said Tjombe. Hijarunguru At Kahunikwa village in Kasheshe area some 30km west of CB), Elison Hijarunguru had should be competitive enough. admitted that he send the mes-Katima Mulilo, Erick Mukwate, age unknown, a Namibian an ugly fallout which resulted What’s wrong with you? Your sages because he was retaliatingcitizen was caught on Sunday night, 23 October, by villagers in a boxing tournament being card was not even sanctioned. to Tjombe’s comment askingin a hut with a 9-year-old girl. cancelled last weekend. You didn’t comply with the basic him to bend the rules for her. requirements to start with. We’ll “She insisted that I should be le- After allegedly having sexual intercourse with the victim, The row started on 30 October take you to school. Grow up, nient and to sanction her fightsMukwate fell asleep and didn’t even wake up when the after the Iron Lady which is and deal with your stupidity,” telephonically, that is breakingvillagers entered the hut and took away his cell phone, shoes owned by Tjombe was set to reads the text message from the law,” said Hijarunguru.and trousers for evidence before waking him up. host its first ever boxing bonan- Hijarunguru. Tjombe on the za in Windhoek on 29 October, other hand said that she will A board member of NPBCW, Although Mukwate pleaded for mercy and asked the vil- but according to Hijarunguru sue Hijarunguru and the entire Ronald Kurtz, a lawyer by pro-lagers not to report him to the police, stating that he did not the bouts were not sanctioned board after claiming that she fession, said, “She just called meknow what took him into the victim’s hut and confessing by the NPBWCB and therefore lost her sponsorship as a result. on Saturday (29 October) whento committing a sexual act, the villagers together with the not meeting the requirements. I was in Walvis Bay about thevictim’s parents handcuffed him and took him to the police. The requirements are the med- “I have no idea why he did fight. The law protects every- ical certificates of the boxers, that. I need to find a good body.” The girl was taken to women and child protection unit’s lawyer so that I sue him and theoffice at the Katima Mulilo State Hospital and was later tak-en to the doctor where the results showed that she has been Strong police presence at Witbooi festivalraped, and that it was not the first time she was raped but it who was also Swapo Party’s first traditional house. the two young traditional lead-had happened multiple times. Hoandi !Gaeb Deputy Prime Minister. Subsequently a very strong ers is entitled to be coronated The annual festival of the as the new traditional chief of On the arrest of Mukwate Nampol officers on duty com- Witbooi Tradtitional Authority The spectacular horse riding police contingent kept the the once prominent and proudmended village members for their cooperation and efforts took place over the weekend at and other traditional perfor- two factions some 500 metres Witbooi clan. The group is nowmade to bring the culprit to book as it happened too often Gibeon amid fear of violence mances could not take place at away from one another and without a leader since the pass-that rape cases in rural areas are not reported. between two factions, one sup- the traditional site where festiv- no incidences of violence had ing on of Chief Hendrik Wit- porting, Ambassador Solomon ities are usually held, after the been recorded over the entire booi. Meanwhile, the Council Mukwate appeared before the district court magistrate Josephat Witbooi and the other widow allegedly barred all fes- weekend. It is not clear what of Traditional Leaders underat Katima Mulilo last week Tuesday, 25 October, facing faction led by Isaxu Witbooi, tivities from her late husband’s the future holds and the road the leadership of Chief Imma-charges of rape and the case was postponed pending further who also enjoys staunch sup- residence. Only supporters of forward is, as no clear lines had nuel /Gaseb, also conductedpolice investigations with Mukwate remanded in police port of the late widow of the Isaxub Witbooi and supporters been drawn by either the clan meetings with both leaders andcustody. legendary Hendrik Witbooi, of Kauno Witbooi, the late itself or the Ministry of Urban may soon pronounce itself on Dr Hendrik Witbooi’s widow, and Rural Development, which their findings. Villagers said Mukwate chased his wife out of their com- were allowed to convene at the is the line ministry, as to who ofmon home three days before the incident happened. N$ 39.99 24N$ 90 +VFCe+rruloyoRintvhCeeCohroMd8ecce0rourksgiystrmast4ail1Jr/d0egl1lylt 1XCHICKEN PIECE, 04/11/2016 - 06/11/2016 MINI LOAF & MASHWEEKEND COMBO! While stocks last.T&C’s apply. Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES
03 November - 09 November 2016 NEWS 3LandNMP clearance certificate is set aside with immediate effectSHIFETA MAKES resettlementPHOSPHATE U-TURN cumbersome Staff Reporter THE Public Accounts Committee has expressed con-The Minister of Environment and Tourism (MET), Pohamba Shifeta, made a dramatic U-turn and or- cern over the lack of progress of the land resettlementdered that the environmental clearance certificate granted to Namibian Marine Phosphate (NMP) bythe environmental commissioner, Theofillius Nghitila, be set aside with immediate effect. programme by the Ministry of Lands and Resettlement in an audit report for the financial year 2010/2011 to 2012/2013 held at Parliament. The audit report indicated that the land resettlement programme has been very cumbersome due to the fact Marthina K Mutanga on fishing industry. fide. He inclined to give them the benefit of that the ministry did not use the expropriation method Amid concerns raised about the notifica- the doubt in the matter. to acquire farms for all three financial years underShifeta ordered this yesterday, 2 Novem- review, but rather used the willing seller-willing buyer ber, instructing Nghitila to notify the tion of concerned parties of this decision, a The Namibia Constitution is among the method. Ministry of Fisheries and interested press conference was held by the Ministry of very few constitutions in the world where The audit also found that there are no pre and post set-parties to finalise their inputs to the environ- Environment and Tourism on 20 October, in environmental protection is enshrined. tlement orientation courses for resettled farmers as it ismental report of NMP within three months which the minister advised that appeals by not budgeted for during all the financial years under re-and the whole consultation process should any person aggrieved by the decision would BACKPEDAL: Minister of Environment and view. As a result, farmers took over farm land withoutbe completed within six months. still be considered by the minister. On 24 Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta. full understanding of commercial farming methods and October, it was communicated to the media Photo: Marthina Mutanga systems, resulting in farmers not farming economically An urgent application was brought against that the period for appeal was extended by and productively in the resettled farms.Nghitila and NMP by Michael Gaweseb, the minister by three weeks. The Standing Committee has the directive to inspecta community activist and a trustee of the any anomalies associated with government doings.Economic Social Justice Trust to the envi- Gaweseb noted that one appeal was subse- Interviews conducted showed that that some of theronmental clearance certificate. quently submitted to the Secretary of Appeal farms offered by private farmers are not suitable for on 28 October on the basis that the project resettlement. The land is either too rocky or there was “I find that regard should be given to the would have devastating long-lasting adverse no water available especially in the southern part of theimportance of the environment although I impact on the marine environment and that country.agree with the Appellant (Gaweseb) on the the public was not afforded opportunity to The audit further revealed that when farms are ac-matter of further public consultation, caution be heard and Gaweseb notified the NMP quired, it takes a long time before the beneficiaries areshould be taken into account to balance the accordingly.NMP issued a responding state- allocated the farming units and this cause infrastructurerights of the Respondent (NMP and Nghi- ment to Gaweseb for the consideration of dilapidation in the process.tila) and the public good,” said Shifeta. the minister on 30 October and rejected the Beneficiaries with no income nor livestock were strug- basis of the appeal. gling to farm productively, the little that they had was The decision of the commissioner to not sufficient for their own consumption, thus it wasgrant an environmental clearance certifi- Shifeta then noted,”The Act came into found that the ministry was not achieving its objectivecate to NMP for it to commence phosphate force in 2012, it is a brand-new legislation. to enhance welfare of the people through improvementmining in their Sandpiper Project about I will accept the notion that ignorance of of productivity.120kmsouthwest of Walvis Bay has promed the law is not an excuse. However you may It was also discovered that many resettled farmers doconsiderable debate. agree with me that the fishing industry is a not have lease agreements or allotment letters making big industry whose contribution to national it impossible for them to access loan facilities from the Shifeta said considerable concern has been economy is very significant.” Agricultural Bank of Namibia. Only 264 out of 5 000raised in the media regarding the lack of beneficiaries of the resettlement programme have leaseobjectivity and the independence of the sci- He said the failure of the line ministry to agreements according to the permanent secretary of theentific findings put forward in the Namibia act on the final report and receive inputs ministry, Peter Amutenya.Marine Phosphate case. from the industry or sensitise the industry to “The ministry does not have control over the speed at be proactive cannot to blamed on the entire which it would have liked the resettlement programme A number of concerns have been raised in fishing industry and as the matter of granting to go as sellers determine when to sell land, because ofmedia and social media, regarding amongst of the marine phosphate came into public, the willing buyer willing seller concept” he said.others the consultative process followed, the reaction by the industry may be bonalack of objectivity, secrecy and transparency,the extent of marine phosphate operationsexpected, and the impact of these operationsBudget cuts impact consumers Charmaine Ngatjiheue introduced new taxes for additional panies that are taxed, and in so doing, not related to cost of production such “There is no substitute for protect- revenue generation. This taxes were add taxes on consumer products. as the resource rent. In addition, his ing our hard-won macroeconomicBudget cuts and measures set to the environmental taxes on carbon ministry will redesign the proposals stability and fiscal sustainabilityincrease revenue streams for the dioxide emission on motor vehicles, This is in spite of the inflation for Solidarity Wealth Tax into a high and therefore the bulk of the cuts incountry will largely affect consum- incandescent light bulbs and motor that currently stands at 6,8% and income-based Wealth Tax, coupled expenditure are not being reallocated,ers as government will see to it that vehicle tyres, the export levy on repo rate still at 7% which entails with further expansion and strength- but are suspended to compensate forthey are heavily taxed with new tax taxation to promote domestic value- expenses for consumers is constantly ening the provisions of Capital Gains the revenue shortfalls,” said Schlett-regimes that have been introduced addition and processing of raw mate- increasing but salaries remain the Tax. This is so that government can wein. Meanwhile, revenue for thefor the current fiscal year. rials in the primary commodity and same. scale up the programme for targeted 2017/18 financial year was revised natural resources sectors, the increase recovery of tax arrears for differ- downwards from N$63,92 billion The downward revenue estimates of in the fuel levy for domestic revenue Schlettwein added that during the ent categories of tax and non-tax to N$54,60 billion which is roughlyabout N$6,23 billion for the 2016/17 purposes, and expanding the tax next budget he intends to table the revenues. 4,6% annual growth in revenue fromfinancial year and the ever widening regime to the Exclusive Economic tax proposal for the introduction of the previous year.public debt through borrowing has Zone (EEZ) of the territorial waters. the presumptive tax on small units The 2016/17 financial year Appro-led to such stringent measures and which are proposals to eliminate priation Amendment Bill identified a The revenue is however expected tothe development of new tax regimes. Some of these taxes are directly de- various categories of tax exemp- total of N$5,50 billion as expenditure surge by an average of 8,3% to reach ducted from consumers, whilst some tions, both of Value Added Tax cuts during the Mid-Year Budget about N$65,47 billion by the 2019/20 During the current fiscal year, are deducted indirectly through com- (VAT) and income taxes as well as Review. financial year.Finance Minister Calle Schlettwein tax deductibility of some of itemsGovt official arrested for poaching Gabby Tjiroze home. Just last week, John Lutibezi, which two were Zambian nationals, Picture for illustrative “The police were busy patrolling in a 52-year-old school principal of one Angolan and one Namibian. The purpose onlyIT appears that of late high-ranking Simataa Senior Secondary School in suspects were hunted down aftergovernment officials and police offic- the farm areas when they ended up at the Zambezi region was one of four they killed a rhino and removed the horns at Erindi Game Reserve. Afterers who are supposed to be custodi- Joachim’s farm in Satoka in Kavango suspects arrested for poaching. They their arrest the horns were recoveredans of national resources and assets East and found two elephant tusks were accused of running a syndi- in Okahandja at the residence of aare being arrested for poaching and but he was not at the farm at the time. cate that poached elephants and has Congolese national.related cases which has raised many They were later told that Joachim set tongues wagging at the schoolquestions on their loyalty and cred- went on a hunting trip so they came where the principal was regarded asibility as civil servants. to his home in Rundu the follow- a respected elder and a man of high ing day and started searching the moral values and ethics. Another case of poaching was place where they found nine duikeragain at play after poached elephant carcasses, He was then arrested,” said And last month the police also ar-tusks and duiker carcasses led to Crime Investigation Coordinator of rested two suspects, a former policethe arrest of a regional head for the Kavango, Deputy Commissioner Wil- officer and a Namibia Wildlife Re-Ministry of Information and Com- lie Bampton. sorts (NWR) employee together withmunication Technology (MICT) last his counterpart in Rundu. They wereweek in Rundu. Joachim made his first appearance arrested after they were found in pos- in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court session of two rhino horns. Johannes Joachim,59, was allegedly on Monday, 31 October, and wasfound in possession of two elephant granted bail of N$10 000. His case Also, in September the police ar-tusks and nine duiker carcasses at his was postponed to 13 December. rested four suspects for poaching, of
4 03 November - 09 November 2016TRUSTCO SPELLS OUT ROLE INECONOMYTOP 40: QVR in picture with his Top 40 team.Classifieds Staff Reporter additional benefits such as the social scheme, meals, special leave days and Housing & Property KATUTURA, 3 BEDROOMED bathroom with a nicely finished 3 BEDROOMED GARDEN On Friday, 28 October, employ- more. Trustco employees are also share- FLAT FOR SALE kitchen and lounge area. A FLAT FOR SALE, WINDHOEK ees of Trustco were treated to a holders controlling about 16,3 million formal year-end and the annual shares, and sharing in the growth of the An enchanting, warm, flat for small garden that will allow A real delight. The perfect flat Top40 announcement function. group. • For Sale • a new family to move in and you to start your own little for a new family to call their The event brimmed with class and “What made me most proud, however, make new memories. It has vegetable patch. Come and own. Immaculately maintained exhibited the flair that the company was winning the Deloitte’s “Best Com- is known for. The highlight of the pany to Work For” award for the second been immaculately maintained see it, offering 3 bedrooms and 2 evening was Dr Quinton van Rooyen, year running! It seems we culled the the Group Managing Director’s “State weakest of the herd by natural selection,2 BEDROOMED TOWNHOUSE offering 3 bedrooms and 2 N$ 850 000. bathrooms. Large kitchen with of Trustco Address”, after which the and only the strong remains. Trustco has company’s Top 40 employees, as voted always been about its employees, andFOR SALE IN WINDHOEK bathrooms. Large kitchen with gas, granite tops and plenty for by the employees themselves, were this award is testament to that,” Dr Van announced. Rooyen said. As the economic situationModern, clean finishes. A gas, granite tops and room for Housing & Property of cupboard space. You’ll live in South Africa continues to be a con-must view for any first time all appliances. Entertaining outside with an open plan Dr van Rooyen reiterated that it is cern, Dr Van Rooyen illustrated that it is expected of Trustco Group Holding possible that Namibia’s largest tradinghomeowner. One family made easy – as the lounge • Wanted • lounge that leads onto the (TGH) and its staff, as an integral part partner will have its debt downgraded tobathroom. Open plan kitchen leads onto a covered patio communal gardens. Start your of the economy and a key player, to do junk status, which will put pressure on the utmost to overcome the effects of the economies of both countries. “This,and dining room. Communal overlooking the communal dream for only global economic turbulences by playing alongside a possible recession loom- its part in the achievement of prosperity ing for Namibia, means that until thesegarden. pool. Welcome home at only INNER CITY LIVING IN N$ 3.75 MILLION. in Namibia. Referring to Minister Calle negative effects can be counteracted, Schlettwein’s medium-term budget a lean year is looming,” he explained.Yours for only N$ 4.78 million N$ 4.5 MILLION WINDHOEK policy statement, where he indicated “We are fortunate to have a government Namibia’s growth would slow from the that is prudent, and is taking action to A designer 3 bedroom Housing & Property expected 4,3% to 2,5%, Van Rooyen limit the damage done to our economy apartment in an upmarket lauded Trustco’s growth over the past and our stellar international reputation. year, but added, “Despite our growth, It is not only the job of government toLOVELY FAMILY HOME IN however, questionable regional political do this however – we as citizens, andKLEIN WINDHOEK decision making, resulted in our share- Trustco as a corporate citizen, need toA home you will fall in love holders losing almost N$1,5 billion in do our part as well. 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The insurance segment QUINTON VAN ROOYEN revamped its flagship Legal Shield prod-area. Enough space to watch gorgeous bathroom and a opportunity! with stunning views over uct, and developed a savings attachment MD that can be taken with any policy.the kids grow up and an easy anthe valley that will take your They say that the ladder to success isto maintain garden and pool. A breath away. Just 7 are left. The success of the properties division full of splinters, but you only really startsteal at only Each offers a double volume, was mentioned, as well as the strides the feeling it once you begin to slide down- light-flooded apartments with banking and finance segment had taken wards.” Trustco may have celebrated itshomeowner withN$7.9million. 3, 4 and 5 bedroom options to becoming a full-fledged bank. The year-end function, but its year has not balcony overlooking the lush N$ 3 MILLION. resources segment was also noted for its closed off yet. Trustco’s interim results garden and crystal clear pool. expansion, adding a second mine to its are due to be released in a few weeks Downstairs the two bedrooms, INVEST, INVEST, INVEST in portfolio during the year, while bringing – so while it may celebrate once in a each with their own bathrooms, Swakopmund the diamond cutting and polishing fac- while, its gaze is always turned to the are perfectly situated to create tory fully up to speed. sky, having taken flight for exceptional growth. Growth is where Trustco’s heart easy family flow. Plus a study Own your share of a holiday available. Designer lifestyle in Dr Van Rooyen also noted the growth lies – and where it truly feels at home. of employee numbers within the group,STUDIO FLAT FOR SALE IN with Trustco now employing 819REHOBOTH employees earning N$530 000 per dayNeed a place to call home? on average – without accounting forLook no further. 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6 EDITORIAL 03 November - 09 November 2016 RETRO SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOState organs requirebetter coordinationFOREIGN investment could have a profound impact on the PIC OF THE DAYlives of all Namibians if the government will reciprocatethe gesture with efficiency presided over by a capable LITTLE BIG GIRL: this small girl was seen at a water point in 8ste Laan, Katutura, filling up her own water bottle.team that specialises in service delivery and effective Photo: Marthina Mutangacommunication.It confuses the citizenry and investors alike when A GOVERNMENT VIEWaccounting officers of the states act like they don’tknow what they are doing or are not from the same state For two years now, President Dr Hage had to be boosted with proceeds from the expects only 2,5% growth for this year,machinery. The double talk continues on numerous issues Geingob has been trying to build a governments Eurobond issue, raising it recovering to the expected 4,5% next year.such phosphate mining, land reforms and resettlement, more transparent and accountable back up to 2,9 months cover.cabinet decisions on economic matters, NEEEF, government – he has declared his assets, With estimates like these, it should beteachers, youth development, struggle kids, housing and and called on his ministers to do the same. What does our government see for the no surprise that government has founddevelopment or national reconciliation. So far, only the Honourable Minister of coming year, though? Minister Schlett- itself backed a bit into a corner. WhileThe reference is not on divergent views or healthy debates Finance, Calle Schlettwein, has done so. wein already mentioned our growth being government expected tax revenue of N$58about issues, but about state operators at loggerheads, It appears that the culture of transparency revised downwards in his speech, but billion, it found itself with a remark-to the astonishment of those affected by their actions, takes a while to become entrenched and why? In 2016, our primary industries able expected shortfall, expecting onlywhich makes it difficult to decipher truth, conspiracies become the roots for an accountable gov- contracted by 0,6%, mainly fuelled by N$52 billion. Our country’s expectedor diplomacy. It raises questions on the credibility and ernment. However, that does not mean the the 9,9% contraction in agriculture due to budget deficit thus skyrocketed to 8,3%,competency of the state players or whether such conflicts fruits of it are not yet readily available. the persistent drought and imposition of from 5,3% - necessitating the interven-are stage-managed for public relations. It gets complicated veterinarian restrictions in South Africa tion of the Ministry of Finance. Ministerwhen State House, as represented by the president, buries Last week, Minister Calle Schlettwein and fishing’s contraction of 2,9%. Fish- Schlettwein’s cuts of N$2,8 billion wasits head in the sand even though the presidency had tabled his mid-year budget review and ing is expected to improve with climatic thus quite prudent in the light of the abovepronounced itself on the topic at hand before. medium-term budget policy statement, conditions, and the primaries industries as information.Organs of the state should not only demonstrate synergy and perhaps appropriately for the Honour- a whole is expected to grow by 12,3% inbut act in an exemplary fashion in networking that is able Minister, it included an overview of 2017, driven by 18,3% growth in mining Historical revenue over-performancebacked up by research and innovation in whatever they global economic developments, and the and quarrying as Swakop Uranium anddo. Investors want to see excellence where they want to outlook for the domestic economy. This B2Gold go into operation. Agriculture is and underperformaneinvest their money, and the citizenry want unambiguous uniquely allows the Namibian citizens additionally expected to recover based onassurance, whatever is being done is in their best interests insight into the Ministry of Finance’s, expected rainfall patterns. Budget Revenue Revenue Over-performanceand that of the future generations. and by extension, our national govern-The inhabitants of the country should not be allowed to ment’s view of the economy. While the Our secondary industries are expected But it is due to this level of increasedreach uninformed conclusions because state organs are minister’s statement to Parliament has to contract by 2,3% this year, due to an transparency of the Ministry of Financeunable to explain their actions, and should not be left to been more widely disseminated, I believe 8,1% contraction in construction. This that we can tell these cuts are necessary.make accusations when there are no answers available. the full policy statement is perhaps a more is attributed to the completion of several Transparency not only facilitates the par-Partnership between the executive and the legislator is the important read. mega-projects, while manufacturing was ticipation of citizens with its democraticpanacea for development and prosperity and cooperation stunted by the water crisis in the central government – it also builds trust. In awith the private sector and investors. Therefore, the state The government recognises that the regions and the struggling agricultural sec- nation with a plan for eradicating povertyshould seriously evaluate the synergies between ministries advanced economies of the world have not tor. As the adverse effects of the drought that depends not only on our citizens’ par-and other state agencies to avoid unnecessary confusion been performing to expectation, growing dissipates, manufacturing is expected ticipation in that plan, but also their trustand speculations about government decisions affecting by 1,9%, and that they will slow to 1,8% to bounce back to 3,7% growth, but in a government that will levy additionalsociety. next year. Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth, construction is still expected to contract taxes to support that plan, trust is essential.Namibia needs proponents that understand the country’s however, is expected to slow down to by 3,9% next year. Power Purchasesocio-economic defects and competitiveness to attract 1,4% for 2016, from 3,4% last year. Agreements and new Independent Power Developing a culture of transparencyinvestments that lead to employment generation, food This is as a result of Nigeria’s economic Producers from renewable energy sources can connect our citizens to developmentsecurity and improved municipal finances, spearheaded by contraction of 1,8% due to low oil prices, will give the electricity and water sector in unprecedented ways – it creates buy-those who have no interest to benefit themselves first. as well as South Africa’s woes, which will a boost of 7,2%, allowing the secondary in! Minister Schlettwein has shown heThe state agencies need better direction and communication keep its economy flat in real terms for the industries to expand by 1,2% in 2017. personally is invested in transparency, andbetween each other in the fight against poverty, hunger, year. his ministry is following suit. The time hasdrought and urban development to achieve long-term Our tertiary industries, then, are the sole come for the rest of the ministers and theirsustainable development aimed at benefiting all In the local economy, government has reason Namibia will post positive growth, ministries to follow the example set byNamibians. seen inflation almost double, due to the with an expected growth of 4,8% in the Ministry of Finance, and perhaps then persistent drought doubling food inflation, 2016. Wholesale and retail is expected to we’ll see greater support for them as well. EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER and the lack of housing almost tripling contribute 4,9% this year, but slow down housing and other fuel inflation. 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03 November - 09 November 2016 EDITORIAL 7Significance of Events of Fifty Years ago:a Reflection Riaan Eksteen not farfetched. This would have caused a major confronta- Flipside tion: a forcible removal of SA from SWA while it still heldThe period 18 July to 27 October 1966 was indeed a mo- legal title to the area and port of Walvis Bay would have CHRIS JACOBIEmentous period for South Africa (SA) and for South West caused unthinkable consequences. But this was only part ofAfrica (SWA, now Namibia). SWA’s tenuous geopolitical position. ConstitutionWithin the space of two months - mid-July to mid- wake-up callSeptember in 1966 - four epoch-making events took place Its access to the outside world by sea and land wouldthat profoundly affected SA. These inevitably spilt over have been severely curtailed. Lüderitz was its only harbour. THE President, Dr Hage Geingob, is fundamental rights which it clearly isinto SWA - then still under SA administration. The events It had limited infrastructure and far removed from Wind- not only right when he tells a Swapo not.had an immediate personal impact on many, and then co- hoek and even more so from the majority of the population policy conference that the Constitutionalesced to form the basis of the future fate of both nations. living in the northern parts of the country. Swakopmund is just a piece of paper, but must be Namibians do not need to search farThey redefined the geopolitical environment in southern which was so extensively used by the Germans during congratulated and supported for waking to find a Constitution that is just a pa-Africa for both. their colonial history in the Territory ceased to be a proper up Namibians to the reality that a Con- per. They can just cast their eyes across harbour of that bygone era. stitution without democratic citizens is the Orange River border for evidence After fifty years, some historical perspective is essential. not worth the paper it is written on. that a Constitution on its own is a guar- For SWA there were direct connections between what Its only rail link was with SA. The few road outlets to antee to no one. SA would also have been problematic. Movement of both Namibians should also be remindedoccurred. Firstly, the decision of the International Court of people and goods to and from SA would have been un- that Dr Geingob made his statement at The South Africa of 1994 adoptedJustice (ICJ) on 18 July 1966 triggered SWAPO’s armed compromisingly restricted and cumbersome. The southern a Swapo policy conference as president a Constitution that in many waysstruggle for independence on 26 August 1966. The fifth border of SWA at that time was still the northern bank of the of Swapo who scored unprecedented reflected the Namibian one and allowedevent of that period took place when the General Assem- Orange River. The issue of water would also have become majorities in the last presidential and South Africa to have rather more de-bly (GA) of the UN, in the aftermath of the ICJ decision, intractable. (Fortunately the anomaly with the definition parliamentary elections. tailed principles. Furthermore, in Southrevoked the Mandate entrusted to SA in 1920 to administer of that border was rectified with the adoption of Namibia’s Africa the new Constitutional Court hadSWA. That resolution of 27 October 1966 resulted in the constitution which declares correctly the middle of the river Far from the usual pessimists who to certify that the principles had beenQuestion of SWA being truly internationalised in every as the country’s southern border.) Other borders would not jump at every occasion to bring the complied with which did not happen inrespect. For SA it meant the beginning of having to face have been less precarious. issue of commitment towards the Con- the case of Namibia.the ever increasing wrath by the international community stitution, for close to thirty years, underbecause of its continuous presence in the Territory. For SWA Even a voluntary departure would have brought suspicion, his statement must rather It is different in the sense that in thenot only a name change to Namibia resulted but it paved results for which SA, SWA and the affected world were be judged and understood as a wake-up case of Namibia the trust was placed inthe way for an emerging leadership to grow to maturity ill-prepared. Specifically, it needs to be retrospectively call for those who think that the Consti- the people to comply with the agree-with international opportunities, support and recognition asked: what would the situation on the ground have been tution will somehow magically solve the ment of constitutional principles, while– the benefits of which the country reaped when personali- if demands for immediate independence were indeed met? challenges that the nation faces from in South Africa the Constitutional Courtties like Sam Nujoma, Hage Geingob, Theo-Ben Gurirab, The departing SA-appointed Administrator and his admin- time to time. had to declare compliance.Hidipo Hamutenya and numerous others came back in istration would have left behind no leadership in a position1989 to mold a Namibia into that unique country it is today. to maintain the affairs of governance. The then Legislative That is not what a Constitution is sup- Namibians should also take noteTheir experiences thus gained they unselfishly used to lead Assembly - consisting only of whites - would have been posed to be for. The Namibian Constitu- that the Constitution of South AfricaNamibia. And in the case of now President Geingob still anathema to the outside world and a vast majority of the tion played a fundamental role in the that guaranteed regular multipartyemploying today all those skills he so ably acquired during inhabitants. founding of the Namibian State. Under elections did not prevent the chaos andthose suffering years abroad. the founding father, Dr Sam Nujoma, burning down of schools of those who Not all of those who played such a crucial role in bring- and the policy of national reconciliation, had a right to protection and academic Before focusing on what might have been a far worse ing Namibia to independence in 1990 and forming its first it managed tensions and mistrust in freedom.scenario had the ruling gone against SA with the Security government were already on the scene. There was no leader the infant years of the democracy whereCouncil (SC) deciding to force SA from the Territory, than who would have commanded the respect and acceptance of bitter enemies of a bloody civil war had The Constitution did not prevent thethe real developments, as we know them today, it is impera- the majority of the inhabitants. Sam Nujoma was only start- to co-exist, build mutual trust and col- political witch hunt due to leadershiptive to recall two other occurrences of equal historical ing to spread his wings internally, let alone internationally. lectively take up the challenges of an factions that led to the unsavourysignificance. They were again interconnected – and had a Phohamba, Geingob, Gurirab, Katjavivi - to name only a independent Namibia. Pravin Gordhan affair and the near-severe impact on SA’s own political development; but, as few - had not yet gained prominence. The perennial peti- irreparable damage to Southern Africanimportantly, on that country’s approach to international af- tioners at the UN were not commanding majority support What Namibians achieved was economies that are linked to Southfairs and more specifically its handling of the SWA issue. throughout the Territory. An independent Namibia in 1966 remarkable and set the tone for the Africa. would have been premature and not as successful as the one democratisation of South Africa, the On 6 September 1966, Dr. Verwoerd, then Prime Minis- that came to statehood in March 1990. former colonial power, with a freed Worse, parties that were democrati-ter of SA, was assassinated. A week later he was succeeded Nelson Mandela as its first president cally elected to parliament disruptedby his Minister of Justice, John Vorster, who subsequently Even with the pain that a continued SA presence brought and through the Namibian example and parliament and sort of chased theframed his own policies towards Africa. These included a to SWA in the ensuing 24 years, those years in hindsight the South African change, the world Head of State out of his own parlia-more conciliatory definition of the SWA issue - and actual helped forge a leadership cadre outside and, especially, in- breathed a sigh of relief and hoped ment where no debate is possible if heengagement with internal leaders in the disputed Terri- side SWAPO that stood Namibia in good stead in the years for the ending of one of the world’s and the EFF-leader, Julius Malema, aretory. However, no representative of SWAPO from inside following 1990. The international exposure and experience bloodiest conflicts that had claimed in the same house. Even after it wasor outside SWA was involved. The Turnhalle initiative that that SWAPO leaders gained in the intervening years enabled thousands of lives in the neighbouring found that President Zuma failed hisfollowed afterwards in 1977 was still without SWAPO. them to lead with confidence the constitutional process that states, Angola, Zambia, Botswana and constitutional duties, he ignored the resulted in world acclaim. many thousands of Cubans who fought serious censure, disregarding his own But SA/SWA had entered a realm of unplumbed reali- wars on the foreign African soils. party and now also his conscience.ties. The entire SWA issue became a greater focal point The decision by the GA to terminate SA’s Mandate carriedin SA’s foreign policy than ever before. It was now seen significant consequences – only to be appreciated 33 years The politically mischievous, usually When Dr Geingob referred to a Con-and evaluated through the prism of rapidly changed and later when first the Constituent Assembly (CA) assem- the same few habitual political of- stitution that is just a piece of paper,changing circumstances and caused SA to realise that - even bled to draft and adopt a constitution for a soon to be an fenders, must not be allowed to abuse Namibians must strengthen the Con-disregarding its internal policies - its international stand- independent Namibia and then the composition of the first a serious warning and a challenge to stitution as the unspoken guiding lighting would remain fragile (and subject to increased world Cabinet. The Chairman of the CA and later the first Prime strengthen the constitutional rights of of a law-abiding, just and equal societycondemnation) if the SWA issue was not resolved with Minister, Hage (now President) Geingob cut his interna- every citizens as an onslaught against that can enjoy all the constitutionalinternational approval. tional teeth and rose to prominence when the Council for the constitution by Dr Geingob when he freedoms equally. To pretend that SWA (renamed Council for Namibia in 1968) which was es- refers to it as “just a paper.” the Constitution is the silver bullet for That equivocal balance held for almost eight years and tablished in terms of that resolution to administer SWA until every ailment of society is just to dodgeSA was able to reposition itself as a moderating force on independence created the Institute for Namibia in 1979. Its Namibians must have more faith in responsibility that Namibians shouldSWA independence. Then came a shocking event. The fate- Founding director was Hage Geingob. He was ably assisted themselves and empathy for their fel- have towards each other.ful month was April 1974. A coup in Lisbon compelled Por- by the late Hidipo Hamutenya who, as a founding member low Namibians who still, after 26 yearstugal - a staunch ally of SA over many decades - to abandon also, served for many years as the Institute’s Deputy Direc- of independence, suffer under severe Namibians have much to be gratefulits colonies of Angola and Mozambique. tor and Head of the History and Political Science Depart- poverty and bear it bravely. There will for and much to challenge in estab- ment. He also participated in the CA and later held several always be those few who will again lishing a unified, peaceful and stable However, far earlier, in anticipation of the ICJ’s cabinet posts with distinction. raise the false alarm of an onslaught on nation. What is not just a paper is thedecision, the United States had its own strategies well in democracy, but as sure as night follows constitutional spirit of reconciliation,preparation. The US was aware that the ruling could well On 20 December 1976 the GA granted SWAPO Observer day as so many times in the past, the common destiny and dialogue.be exceptionally negative for SA, and therefore for its own Status in all the forums of the UN. Again it was Hage voice of reason and common sense willstanding in global pre-eminence. It needed to devise a Geingob to serve as SWAPO’s first representative at the UN prevail. The issues keeping a nation In this regard, Dr Geingob remindedstrategy that would determine what should occur, not if but in New York. To be followed a few years later by Theo-Ben divided and unfair can be debated, Namibians of their duty towards eachwhen the decision went against SA. Gurirab who with his decades of service at the UN for his because of the Constitution, the culture other, because the Constitution is alive party and for Namibia has left an indelible imprint on the of dialogue and a give-and-take that and not yet just a piece of paper. America’s position was finalised on the basis of a State foreign affairs of both. kept the Namibian ship on course forDepartment National Policy Paper approved by Secretary the past 26 years and will continue for Thanks to Namibian democracy andof State Dean Rusk in 1965. In that document the following Riaan Eksteen served for 27 years in the SA Foreign Ser- many more years to come. the Constitution, leaders of parties canwas recorded: “It now appears likely that the issue over vice - of that he devoted 16 years to the issue of Namibia. differ with each other, even internally,the mandatory status of South-West Africa may soon bring He held four ambassadorial posts - UN New York and Ge- To refer to the Constitution must be because there will always be differencesabout the first major confrontation looming between the neva, Turkey and being SA’s first Ambassador to Namibia. welcomed for the national wake-up in opinions, even amongst the best ofworld community and South Africa”. Since 2000 he has been a permanent resident of Namibia call it is meant to be and must not be friends. It is not strange or a threat to and lives in Swakopmund. debated by a few as a threat against unity, but rather the opposite. Dialogue Immediately preceding the Court’s ruling, President and discussions are the building blocksLyndon Johnson chaired meetings of his National Security Full article and photos on Informanté facebook. of unity where tolerance is not a threat,Council (NSC). The case at the ICJ featured prominently on but a virtue.the agenda, and vital decisions with far-reaching conse-quences were taken. On 14 July 1966 Under-Secretary ofState George Ball opined that the Court would “rule againstSA on all counts”. His conclusion: “We are trying to getSA to accept the Court’s decision when it is handed down.” Johnson then instructed Rusk “to set up a task force onthe SWA problem”. One of the options contemplated bythe task force was a naval blockade of SA in the event of itsnoncompliance with the Court decision. A few days afterthat crucial NSC meeting on SWA, the US Ambassador toSA handed a demarche to the SA Government warning SAto accept the forthcoming judgment. Attention was specifi-cally drawn to Article 94 of the UN Charter in terms ofwhich SA (as a member of the UN) was bound “to complywith the decision” of the Court. Furthermore, if it failed “toperform the obligations incumbent upon it ... [the SecurityCouncil may] decide upon measures to be taken to give ef-fect to the judgment.” A Security Council decision declaring SA’s presence andadministration illegal, and demanding a SA withdrawal, was
8 BUSINESS 03 November - 09 November 2016BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review Equalisation levy counters spikes in oil prices 26 October - 01 November 2016 PETROL PRICES NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE STABILISED TRUSTCO GROUP TUC / TTO 3.79 5.57 349 1,268 HOLDINGS LIMITEDDOWN UP NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 28.50 2.89 543 15,489 FNB 47.99 - 5 218 FNB NAMIBIA BWH 17.00 - 359 6,104 HOLDINGS LTD BANK WINDHOEK NHL 2.10 - -- HOLDINGS LTD NICTUS HOLDINGS - AGR 1.46 - -- NAMIBIA AGRA LTD BIDVEST NAMIBIA BVN 10.28 -- Motorist are saved from the surging fuel prices as the National Energy Fund (NEF) LIMITED has stabilised the fuel prices through the absorption of the recorded under-recoveries and kept fuel pump prices countrywide at N$10,48 per litre for 95 Octane Unleaded ORYX PROPERTIES ORY 21.35 (0.05) 2 50 Petrol. LIMITEDCOMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE %BRENT CRUDE OIL 48.14 (5.22) NSX Local 550 0.80GOLD 1,286.40 1.14 NSX All Share 1,048 1.42PLATINUM 992.95 3.22 JSE Top 40 44,669 (1.73) S&P 500 2,112 (1.47) In order to revive the global oil prices, the OrganisationFOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % UK FTSE 100 6,917 (1.43) Staff Reporter of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) agreed Euro Stoxx 50 3,023 (2.08) that some measures should be taken which might includeN$ per US$ 13.61 (1.11) Hang Seng 23,147 (1.77) This is despite prices having slightly surged due to capping total daily production between 32,5 million andN$ per £ 16.49 (1.14) speculations of supply cut within the global oil 33 million barrels, equivalent to a reduction of 200 000 toN$ per ¢ 15.05 0.42 market. This then filtered through the local market, 700 000 barrels a day. under-recoveries were recorded and, naturally, an adjust-Trustco Group Holdings secured the Trump presidency markets have reacted ment of fuel pump prices was expected. Despite the agreement helping to boost prices, those first position in terms of return gen- and the move toward safety assets who were skeptical about it caused oil to creep back belowerated with 5,57% followed by Namibian continues. Meanwhile, Diesel 500 parts per million (ppm) was $50 a barrel for crude oil, while smaller OPEC producersBreweries in second place with a return Namibia’s Finance Minister, Calle maintained at N$10,28 per litre, whilst Diesel 50ppm was have also become more vocal about being exempted fromof 2,89%. Schlettwein also put his promises into kept at N$10,33 per litre. the deal.Namibian Breweries also managed to action with his medium term budget GOOD NEWS: Motorist do not have to pay extra for pet-gain the top spot for the volume and speech last week. Spending cuts have This meant the (under)/over-recoveries for the 95 rol: Mines and Energy Minister (MME) Obeth Kandjoze.value of shares traded in the past seven been made across the board as the coun- Octane Unleaded Petrol was 18,644 c/ℓ whilst for Dieseldays. Brent Crude Oil per barrel now try faces global economic headwinds. 500ppm and Diesel 50ppm was 31.809 c/ℓ and 30.084 c/ℓcosts 5,22% less on the back of higher With the continual drought persisting in respectively.than expected inventories in the United Namibia and the rest of Southern AfricaStates all while both gold and platinum Namibia’s growth forecast has also been Mines and Energy Minister (MME) Obeth Kandjozegained 1,14% and 3,22% respectively. adjusted downwards to 2,5%, all indica- said the fuel pump prices were not increased due to theThe Namibian Dollar gained further tive of the prevailing conditions in the equalisation levy which guarantees that short-lived spikesground against the Greenback upon the region. The government has shown it is in oil prices are countered to prevent disruptions in trans-report the charges have been withdrawn willing to act and act decisively in the in- port and other sectors of the economy.against Pravin Gordhan, Finance Minister terest of the economic wellbeing of theof South Africa. World markets however country. Again Namibians should take “During the period under review, the average price pershowed continued signs of sell-off on this time of trials with hope and belief refined barrel of oil in Singapore, Kuwait and Italy, fromthe eve of US presidential elections that government is acting in a manner where Namibia sources petroleum products, were US$61which will come to a head next week that is for the benefit of all citizens. for gasoline (petrol) and US$59 for gasoil (diesel),” saidas recently the GOP candidate Donald Kandjoze.Trump gained ground against Hilary Market quote of the weekClinton as she faces renewed pressure “The month of November makes me feel He added that the average exchange rate between theover the email scandal that has been that life is passing more quickly. In an ef- Namibia Dollar against the US Dollar dropped fromplaguing her the last 18 months. As the fort to slow it down, I try to fill the hours N$14,0340 per US$ to N$13,8873 over the period re-US and the rest contemplate a possible viewed which had a meaningful impact on keeping the more meaningfully” – Henry Rollins under-recoveries recorded to a minimum.Economic development pivotalThe country has diverted from borrowing money from Bretton Woods institutions. Staff Reporter revenue and the impact of the com- fiscal sovereignty at all costs, the dence. He clarified his position on the remains one of the most unequalA lack of economic development in modities downturn which led to country has diverted from borrowing New Equitable Economic Empower- societies in the world. Let us there-the country can have a detrimental the Fitch Rating Agency changing money from Bretton Woods institu- ment Framework [NEEEF] saying fore hold hands and see how best toeffect on the country, especially the country’s medium outlook from tions (the International Monetary there cannot be deviation from reduce this and other divides in ourwith the current economic issues stable to negative. Fund (IMF) and the World Bank) the principle of a more equitable society,” said Geingob.that are affecting the country’s because of the overwhelming effects economy.independence. Geingob said it is a perception that that loss of fiscal sovereignty has had Despite the country having entered the country was downgraded after on many African economies through “I questioned our approach on one into certain contracts with investors President Dr Hage Geingob dis- the Fitch Rating Agency released its structural adjustment programmes. aspect of NEEEF, namely the owner- that are currently exploiting some ofmissed the allegations that the coun- assessment, saying government has ship pillar. I have also invited those the country’s resources, governmenttry might face a recession because it already instituted mitigating mea- Geingob admitted that Namibia who are against NEEEF to submit does not see itself bound endlessly byis being mismanaged and bankrupt. sures to ensure that Namibia weather remains one of the most unequal their proposals on how to address the contracts that are in favour of inves- the storm. societies in the world despite progress income gap in Namibia. 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03 November - 09 November 2016 BUSINESS 9 Unemployment rate in the country is 28,1%EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESFOR UNEMPLOYED Staff Reporter “Although the country’s strategy of nur- mend the bank to infrastructure by larger and emerging enterprises in Swakopmund, whilst Octagon turing enterprise has produced tangible developers and entrepreneurs as a who are DBN clients. The Innova- Construction was the overall winnerMinister in Charge of National results, more must be done to establish means of obtaining enabling finance tion Award recognises innovative of the Emerging Enterprise Award. Planning, Tom Alweendo said enterprises. Although labour and capital for projects and enterprises with a enterprises and initiatives that have The overall winner of the Innovation as more entrepreneurs enter is available, the entrepreneur acts as an developmentally beneficial develop- the potential to transform Namibian Award was Kiyomisandz Beautythe local market, more employment op- important catalyst to give the necessary ment impact. The awards recognised enterprise and socio-economic issues. Products which develop innovativeportunities are created for those who are spark to economic activities through a combination of good business prac- quality skincare and body productsunemployed. entrepreneurial decisions, and can play a tices and contribution to development The winner of the Large Enter- for men and women. pivotal role in economic transformation,” prise Award was The Delight Hotel The latest statistics shows that 28,1% of said Alweendo.the Namibian population is unemployed,whilst roughly 33% of the youth popula- The awards were rated based on perma-tion is unemployed. nent employment creation, in addition to good business practices and development Speaking at the Development Bank impact. DBN chief executive officerof Namibia’S (DBN) Good Business Martin Inkumbi said that the bank rec-Emerging Enterprise Awards last week, ognises its best performers as a matter ofAlweendo said the small enterprises grow accountability to its stakeholders, as welland end up providing direct and indirect as to offer encouragement to its custom-employment opportunities to a number of ers and future borrowers.unemployed people. Inkumbi urged stakeholders to recom- Institute of Open Learning (Pty) Ltd has a vacancy for a: MIXED IOL 001/11/2016 Senior Accountant (1 x Windhoek)HOPEFUL: Minister in Charge of National Planning, Tom Alweendo (left) and DBN Job Responsibilities:chief executive officer Martin Inkumbi. Photos contributed • Assume responsibility for the preparation of all daily, weekly and monthly financial reporting to head o ce, NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND up to consolidated management accounts level; PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS • Responsible for payment of creditor invoices and reconciliations thereof; • Keep supplier account details up-to-date; PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF SIX TOWNSHIP ESTABLISHMENTS IN • Follow-up on outstanding orders and investigate goods/receipts not paid; OTJIWARONNOGTIOCE AONF EDNVOIRROWNMEETNOTARLV AESNSEIS,SNMEANMT AIBNDIA • Assist with monthly tax and other statutory submissions; • Keep records of financial transactions – investigate and follow-up on unknown bank transactions; PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS • Manage costs within budgetary limits; • Handle general account queries; • Assist with the management of external and internal audits;Applicant: OtjiwaroPnRgOoPMOSuEnDi cDipEaVlEitLyOPMENT OF SIX TOWNSHIP ESTABLISHMENTS IN • Prepare account statements, invoices and tax returns; • Provide information on organisation or company management;Project: Otjiwarongo MuniciOpTaJlIiWtyApRrOopNoGsOe dANtoDw OnRsWhiEpTeOxRtVeEnNsiIo, NnsAMOTIBJIIWA ARONGO ext • Manage financial system for financial reporting purposes;10,11,12 and 13 and ORWETORVENI ext 14 and 15 • Control, correct and report on the accounting link to the ledger; • Assume responsibility for all accounting functions and systems relating to the revenue cycle; Applicant: Otjiwarongo Municipality • Maintain and enforce adequate credit control procedures; AocntiOvP ritotjjyiew:ct:aO OrottjjiniwwgaroaornTogoon wgMonunlaiMcnipudalnistyii cnpirpotapholeisteydO ttpojworonzsophonipds eejxuteptnoasiornpesr gOoiTcoJeInWeAadRsOwlNisGittOhe edxt;th 1Oe0t,1j1itw,o12wa ranonsdnh giop • Monitor and improve compliance with internal financial controls, implementing changes where appropriate;Proposed • Reconcile General Ledger and Customer Accounts, investigate and clear reconciling items timeously;extensions • Compile special reports and financial information for Management;Extension 10, 1 113, a1n2d OaRnWdET1O3RVaEnNdI exOt 1r4w aendto 1r5v eni extensions 14 and 15. • Supervise a team of sub-ordinates; • Any other ad hoc requirements.Location: OtjiwParrooponsgedo ,AOctitvjitoyz: o Ontdjiwjuarponagor eMguinoicnip,aNlitya mproibpoisae. to proceed with the township extensions on Otjiwarongo Townlands in the Otjozondjupa region as listed; Otjiwarongo Extension 10, 11, 12 and 13 Candidate Profile: • Ability to prioritise and manage time;Application forandE Onrvwiertoornvemni eexntetnaslionCsl 1e4a arnadn 15c.e Certificate: In terms of the Environmental • A team player with excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills;Management A ct (No 7 of 2007), Otjiwarongo Municipal is required to submit an • Self-starter with excellent administrative skills;application forLoEcantivoinr:o Ontjmiwaeronntgaol, OCtjolezoanrdajunpca eregitoon, NtahmeibiaE. n vironmental Commissioner of the • Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure;Ministry of Envi ronment and Tourism for the above-mentioned project. • Good analytical skills; • Preference will be given to Namibian citizens. 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10 COASTAL 03 November - 09 November 2016COASTAL Botswana builds on dry port potentialBOTS RAILWAY LINK IN PIPELINEThe new container terminal and north harbour oil terminal developments in the port of Walvis Bay are nearing completion and will cement the har-bour as the logistics hub of choice for landlocked countries in the Southern African Development Community. Niel Terblanche of industry and export in spanning approximately 1 900km Along with the new expansion Botswana. across the territories of Botswana, taking place in the port itself, Namibia and South Africa. This other projects like the dry port “The government of Botswana Corridor is known for providing project of Botswana is slowly but along with other role players in a shorter transport link across surely coming online to function the TKC have the aim to reduce the entire breadth of the South in parallel with the port and transport and transhipment African Sub-continent. supply essential service for the costs in order to enable exporters country’s efforts to penetrate more and industry in Botswana to In compliance with the international markets in Europe reach international markets. SADC Protocol on Transport, and the Americas. We have come a long way since Communication and Meteorology, the inception of the Dry Port the TKC governments In this regard, the Trans facility in standardising customs established a TKC Planning Kalahari Corridor Secretariat and other procedures for the / Management Committee in led a mission to Walvis Bay to countries involved in this specific 1999. The three governments, introduce players in the transport corridor and thereby cutting costs Botswana, Namibia and South and logistics sector of Botswana to signifcantly,” he said. Africa, generally referred to as the inner workings of the dry port the TKC Governments, and the and the port of Walvis Bay. The Trans Kalahari Corridor involvement of the private sector (TKC) is a tripartite trans- in the Public Private Partnership The Manager of the Botswana boundary Corridor Management (PPP) arrangement, can attribute Dry Port in Walvis Bay, Derick Institution that was established TKC’s success to the inherent Mokgatle, along with other with a political and economic political will. role players in the logistics and vision to pursue or contribute transport industry, presented their towards deeper regional Mokgatle said the Dry Port roles in the facility and what they integration programmes of development will include cold can provide for the development the SADC, SACU and indeed storage and ware housing facilities NEPAD. along with container handling equipment in future. The TKC is a road network This is Contact CAN at [email protected] or visit our website atREGISTER FOR MOVEMBER 201618 October-18 November 2016 www.can.org.na to enter! Get your blue t-shirt in support of men fighting cancer in Namibia. Limited stock available at the N$130 BRIGHT FUTURE: The Manager of the Botswana Cancer Association of Namibia Dry Port in Walvis Bay, Derick Mokgatle. Photo contributed Tel: 061 237 740DPPE 1 CONTENT BASEDCONTACT CLASSES TIMETABLETIME SUBJECT NAME SUBJECT CODE Venue: IOL Office08:00-08:30 English and Academic Communication Skills 2 DPP-EACS12 Year: 108:35-09:05 Music and Drama DPP- MD12 Semester: 209:10-09:40 Physical Education DPP-PHE12 Mode of Presentation: LYNC09:45-10:15 Mother Tongue Literacy and Development 2 ENGLISH DPP-MT2ENG Date: 5 November 201610:20-10:50 Mother Tongue Literacy and Development 2 SILOZI DPP-MT2SIL10:55-11:25 Mother Tongue Literacy and Development 2 RUKWANGALI DPP-MT2RUK11:30-12:00 Mother Tongue Literacy and Development 2 OTJIHERERO DPP-MT2OTJ12:05-12:35 Mother Tongue Literacy and Development 2 OSHINDONGA DPP-MT2OSD12:40-13:10 Mother Tongue Literacy and Development 2 OSHIKWANYAMA DPP-MT2OSHPre-recordingsavailable on Life Orientation and Life Skills 2 DPP- LOLS12Youtube Mother Tongue Literacy and Development 2 KHOEKHOE DPP-MT2KHO Contact us today for more information: Call Centre +264 61 275 4444 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.iol.na
03 November - 09 November 2016 COASTAL 11 More capacity means better stabilityDISTRIBUTION EASED BYNEW SUBSTATIONThe inauguration of a new multimillion dollar substation increased the capacity of ing the installed output of 24 Megawatt.the national power utility, Nampower, to deliver electricity to key installations in Niel Terblanche The power station’s capacity had to bethe Erongo region exponentially. downgraded to 12 Megawatt which led The managing director of Nampower, to the construction of the Anixas facility Kahenge Haulofu, said the substation right next door to it,” he said. not only feeds directly into the substa- tion of Erongo RED for local distribu- Haulofu said the power utility has tion into the reseller’s local grid but also already started to budget for the instal- connects with other substations in the lation of new equipment that would see region and even further afield to ensure the old power station refurbished and increased security of delivery. generating almost double the electricity. “Adding another circuit to the grid According to Haulofu, since the up- means that if one or two substations suf- grade and installation of a fourth hydro fer a technical failure of some sort this generator at the Ruacana hydro power additional circuit will kick in and will station the output of the facility was ensure the continued delivery of electric- increased from 240 Megawatt to 332 ity to our bulk clients.” Megawatt. Haulofu also said that the Paratus “Further refurbishment of equipment diesel-powered generation facility will increased the output to 347 Megawatt be upgraded to deliver 40 Megawatt of which means that Namibia does not have power to the national grid through the to import power from other utilities in new substation. He said the older power the Southern African region,” he said. station have been decommissioned since the commissioning of the Anixas power Nampower is currently importing station. “The Paratus power station almost 70% of its electricity from served Walvis Bay and the region for countries like Zambia, Zimbabwe and decades since its construction during the the biggest,South Africa. According to 1970s but due to aging equipment and Haulofo the dependence on other coun- technology could not continue deliver- tries for supply means increased costs and unstable security of the availability of electricity.ADDITION: Ruacana Hydro Power Station. 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12 NORTHERN 03 November - 09 November 2016FARMERS PREPAREFOR RAINFarmers in the Zambezi region have started with preparations of their farms inanticipation of the rainy season with rainfall reported in areas of the region, whilefarmers living alongside the Zambezi River have started ploughing. Simon Liseli in November/ December,” said big changes in weather patterns HOPEFUL: Farmers are starting to ready themselves for the rainy season. Amwengo. as rains started later and stopped Photo contributedLast year, farmers had poor earlier. harvests due to poor rainfall. According to another elder, in the Dundee Trust “They shouldn’t be discour- past, even with little rainfall the “When we compare the past and supports SMEsaged by this drought we are facing harvests were better and their live- the present years there is a big dif-or last year’s poor harvest we stock were not dying like currently. ference. In the past farmers used Maria Davidshould just continue as always in to receive the first drops of rainthe past, because we do not know “Nowadays we cannot catch up during the month of Septemberwhat might happen,” said a farmer. with the losses in harvests and live- and there was a good harvest but stock we experienced during the nowadays it begins in November,” According to one Amwengo, an extreme droughts we faced the past he said.elder who has been a farmer all his years, and even the sudden thun-life, in the past they used to receive derstorms we experienced added Shindondola said the change inthe first rainfall in September and to our woes as lightning resulted the rivers’ condition are also offarm preparations were started in killing our animals, people and great concern. “Some perennialbetween June to August. setting fire to the dry vegetation,” rivers around this region has dried said the 77-year-old farmer. up due to the drought and the “Farmers were harvesting those Zambezi River levels has droppedyears, no matter how small your According to assistant technical the past years but that shouldn’t befarm was you got something to officer at the department of water a reason for farmers to be discour-feed your family and some extras environment in the Ministry of aged. I encourage them to doublefor selling and people were not Agriculture, Water and Forestry, their efforts in farming, theygetting hungry like today, they Rainhold ya Shindondola during shouldn’t surrender,” he concluded.used to start harvesting their farms the past two/three years there were2014 Chev Corsa 2011 Chev Corsa 2012 Nissan 2011 Ford Bantam As part of its social responsibility, Utility 1.4 Utility 1.4 Club NP200 1.6 1.6 Dundee Precious Metals Commu- nity Trust has donated some N$2,6N$139,900- N$110,000- N$110,000- N$95,000- million to Small Medium Enter- prises (SMEs) in Tsumeb to uplift2015 Toyota Hilux 3.0 2012 Toyota Fortuner 4.0 2010 Toyota Hilux 2.5 2013 Toyota Hilux 3.0 D4D business in the town.D4D Raider XCab 4x4 A/T 4x4 D4D SRX RB Raider D/C 4x4 According to the Trust Adminis-N$385,000- N$350,000- N$175,000- N$345,000- trative Officer of Dundee Precious THANKFUL: Tomas Simon at his repair Metals, André Struwig, the trust has shop in Tsumeb Open Market. 2011 Ford Ranger 2009 Ford Ranger 3.0 2010 Nissan 2.5 2011 Nissan 2.4 donated to 91 SMEs in the town, of PHOTO: Maria David 2.5 Tdi 4x4 Tdci Supercab 4x4 Tdi S/Cab 4x4 S/Cab 4x4 which 81 are still functional, while 10 are not functional any more. and he is thankful for their donationsN$187,000- N$195,000- N$169,900- N$175,000- to all the informal traders that were “There is need to grow the town, affected when the open market burntAnd many other bakkies, doublecabs, sedans and SUV’s. since a high decrease of people from a down recently. Phone now: 064-403 666 or 90 000 population to 31 000 thus far. People will boost the economy of the “Even with the little we make we are A/H: Antonio @ 081 273 6926 town through ensuring that they cre- able to help our families and ensure ate employment for other people once that poverty is eradicated in the coun- they are funded,” said Struwig. try. At the same time we ensure that our youth are able to learn from what Also, the trust has benefited people we are doing in order to make a living from Soweto, Nomtsoub, and Ku- for themselves,” said Simon. vukiland settlements in order to grow their businesses. The trust has donated a total of N$12 million to the community of Tsumeb to date in the sectors of edu- cation, arts, SMEs, housing and social welfare. Struwig added that the trust also supports other events in the town. “We are committed to uplifting the community at all levels to ensure growth in the town,” he said. According to Tomas Simon, a small business owner repairing broken TVs and radios at the open market, Dundee saw the need for people to make a living and create employmentFind out about ourSummer promo offer on
03 November - 09 November 2016 NORTHERN 13 MET aims to restore diversity in ecosystemsGERMANY INVESTS IN WILDLIFE FREEDOM: Some of the relocated impala. Photo contributed Maria David What’s different about Old Mutual’s Enhanced Funeral Plan?About 200 common impala, 50 blue wildebeest and 50 LET’S TALK RIGHT BENEFIT eland where translocated tothe Khaudum National Park, which Affordability - Enjoy more benefits for less contribution every month, from as little as N$44.00forms a complex with three neigh- depending on your age.bouring conservancies, namely Nyae Loyalty Cash Rewards - Cash back/reward after a certain amount of premiums haveNyae Conservancy to the south, and been received.George Mukoya and Muduva Nyan- Funeral Support Services.gana Conservancies to the north will Cover on parents and extended family till the age of 84.receive. Speak to your Adviser or Broker about the enhanced Old Mutual Funeral Plan today, or SMS “FAMILY” to 65656 to have us contact you. The initiative is co-founded by theRepublic of Namibia and the FederalRepublic of Germany in support ofthe Namibian Government’s develop-ment and conservation initiatives innorth-eastern Namibia. The impala have been successfullyreleased into Khaudum National Parkand will soon be followed by the bluewildebeest and eland. Some of theimpala have come from the Von BachDam (which was overstocked) andthe rest have come from private gamefarms. The eland and wildebeest arerelocated from Waterberg NationalPark, which has surplus populationsof both species. The Ministry of En-vironment and Tourism (MET) hadcontacted H du Preez to carry out thetranslocations. This will help the ecosystems to berestored through the re-introductionof locally extinct species used inhabitthose areas. The new animals will be free tomove between the park and the threeconservancies and will provide forseveral benefits to conservation andbiodiversity, and to local communi-ties and tourism. According to Romeo Muyunda thepublic relations officer of MET, theGerman government has supportedthe ministry with N$400 millionin the management of park and thetranslocation sector in the ministry. Wildlife in the complex will revivethe ecosystem, ”ROMEO MUYUNDAMET public relations officer “Wildlife in the complex will beenriched, which will revive theecosystem of extinct species,” saidMuyunda. Muyunda said that the livelihood ofpeople in the neighbouring conserv-ancies will be improved with sustain-able use of wildlife. “People will beable to enter into joint conservancieswhich will create employment forlocal people and boost the economyof the country, at the same timegenerating income for all people thatare situated at areas where the is aconservancies.” For news and tips in the North, call Maria David Tel: +264 065 233 315 - Cell: 0817690120 Email: [email protected]
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03 November - 09 November 2016 ADVERT 17 Masters of the courts Congratulations to all participants and winners on another successful showing at the Trustco NTA Junior Masters on 28 and 29 October 2016, hosted at the Central Tennis Courts in Windhoek.
18 SPORT 03 November - 09 November 2016Mbaeva new captainMax Mbaeva on top of his game of ArrowsTrustco Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd In 2014, current Brave Warriors and Lamontville Goldenhas a vacancy for a: Arrows goalkeeper, Max ‘Slimkat’ Mbaeva looked like his career between the posts was over when he was playingRisk & Compliance O cer for African Stars in the Namibia Premier League (NPL).(1x Windhoek) miXed TGH 000/08/16Job Responsibilities BEST OF THE BEST: Max ‘Slimkat’ Mbaeva. Photo contributed• Support senior management with overall risk management process for the organisation;• Communicate and build rapport with key stakeholders in the business; Michael Uugwanga country’s number one stopper ahead• Manage information and conduct ad hoc analyses as requested; of Virgil Vries who has been number• Plan and advise management on an ongoing basis regarding risk and compliance; Season 2013/14 was Mbaeva’s worst one at one stage including at last year’s• Assist and contribute to development and implementation of new internal season in his career after he lost his Council of Southern African Football position to former Brave Warriors and Associations (COSAFA) cup which control mechanisms; current Stars second choice keeper Namibia won.• Manage the process of identifying and assessing the risks a ecting the business; Athiel Mbaha preferred by then coach• Oversee and implement risk plans and control actions; Woody Jacobs. Mbaeva has been named captain at• Monitor, evaluate and challenge the organisation’s success in managing its risks; his club since February this year due• Organise, implement and monitor appropriate risk reporting, both internally and externally; Jacobs benched Mbaeva that season to his good performances on the field• Coordinate internal compliance review and monitoring activities, including periodic reviews due to indiscipline and said that he and it is just a matter of time before wanted to teach him a lesson that he he becomes the next captain of the of segments; was not bigger than the club. Warriors.• Respond to government and/or other external legislative regulating authorities;• Independently investigate and act on matters relating to compliance and risks; “Mbaeva messed up and was too Mbaeva joined his fellow Warriors• Develop and implement corrective actions; undisciplined. So I decided to teach mates Chris Katjiukua, Deon Hotto• Assist in the drawing up of quarterly and annual budgets with special emphasis on hidden him a lesson and it seems he has learnt and Freedom Puriza at Arrows before from it. He has to fight for his place,” Hotto joined another Absa premier- risks or costs that could cause over-expenditure; Jacobs was quoted in 2014. ship club Bloemfotein Celtic this• Draw-up and stay within unit budget by properly planning and executing risk plans; season, while Puriza returned to Stars• Develop and mentor management and other relevant sta ; The following season, Mbaeva re- in 2015. Even Mamelodi Sundowns• Develop and coordinate educational training programmes which focus on the elements of risk gained his position at the club before goalkeeper Denis Onyango who won signing a three year contract with Ar- the Absa premiership and the Con- and compliance and ensure that all appropriate employees and management are rows in the Absa premiership in South federations of African Football (CAF) knowledgeable of, and comply with legislative and regulatory company standards; Africa. Since last season, Mbaeva has Champions league this year, described• Assess the current and imminent risks of the business and the impact of these on been first choice for his club which Mbaeva as a world class keeper. the business; also prompted Brave Warriors coach• Develop and implement new/improved risk minimising initiatives, policies and/or procedures; Ricardo Mannetti to make him the “I have seen him [Mbaeva] the• Monitor and coordinate risk reduction/compliance initiatives/activities; whole season and he is a fantastic• Carry out ad hoc projects. goalkeeper,” said Onyango.Candidate Profile: CoW closes soccer fields• Strong character to function within a complex environment and the ability to make quick and The City of Windhoek (CoW) has influenced by the fact that the NPL sound decisions; closed down the Sam Nujoma Sta- has been without a sponsor since the• Must be a hands-on problem solver with a strong operational background; dium, Khomasdal soccer field and end of last season after the league• Exceptional high level of confidentiality, tact and discretion; the John Ya Otto soccer fields until failed to get additional N$9 million• Must be a self-starter with an aptitude to identify risks and to assess, develop, monitor and further notice. on top of the N$15 million that former sponsor MTC were willing implement the Group’s risk strategy and control plans; The closure of the fields is due to give for the next three years.• High level of emotional maturity and high energy levels with ability to communicate and work to the drought situation curtailing water supply for the maintenance The NPL needs at least N$24 mil- e ectively with a wide range of peers, partners and stakeholders; of the three fields. The Sam Nujoma lion to start the new season that was• Proven ability to trek the Camponotus using Master Splinter’s deductive reasoning; Stadium is used for NPL league set to start on 17 September.• High standard of work ethics and a confident and professional approach; games and for international matches• Must be persistent with a strong investigative appetite, an eye for detail and an ability to for both male and female national “Fields will be closed and remain teams. The only available soccer sta- unavailable for use by the public assess and improve control mechanisms to minimise risks, both internal and external; dium in Windhoek fit for top flight until further notice, in order to al-• Assertive with ability to take ownership and responsibility; football will be the Independence low periodic rest and horticultural• Ability to prioritise and manage own time and projects and keep to strict deadlines; Stadium in Olympia. maintenance on these facilities,” said• Superior communication skills, both written and oral in English, Afrikaans and an CoW in a press release. The Khomasdal Stadium was in Indigenous language; the past used for league matches be- Spokesperson of the NPL, Cas-• Excellent presentation skills and a persuasive personality. fore the league decided not to make sius Moeti said that they have not use of the stadium as it is not up to received a notice of closure but saidQualifications & Experience: standard for top flight football. that they need to talk to the CoW• Relevant Law Degree, Internal Audit, Accountancy or equivalent; once they secured a sponsorship• Postgraduate Degree and/or a qualification from the Institute of Risk Management or CoW decision could have been deal. another relevant qualification will be an added advantage;• At least five (5) years’ experience in a similar and managerial position in a multi sectorial environment;• A detailed knowledge of the general tools and techniques of risk management;• Knowledge of key business functions and understanding of key risks and controls essential;• Strong computer literacy skills with a high degree of competence in typical MS O ce packages as well as the ability to understand and learn risk management software packages;• Valid Code BE Driver’s licence.Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will be accepted. Onlyshort-listed candidates will be interviewed and no CVs or attached documentation shall bereturned. Your CVs may be submitted to:E-mail: [email protected]: (061) 2754090Closing Date: 14 November 2016
18 SPORT 03 November - 09 November 2016Mbaeva new captainMax Mbaeva on top of his game of ArrowsTrustco Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd In 2014, current Brave Warriors and Lamontville Goldenhas a vacancy for a: Arrows goalkeeper, Max ‘Slimkat’ Mbaeva looked like his career between the posts was over when he was playingRisk & Compliance O cer for African Stars in the Namibia Premier League (NPL).(1x Windhoek) miXed TGH 000/08/16Job Responsibilities BEST OF THE BEST: Max ‘Slimkat’ Mbaeva. Photo contributed• Support senior management with overall risk management process for the organisation;• Communicate and build rapport with key stakeholders in the business; Michael Uugwanga country’s number one stopper ahead• Manage information and conduct ad hoc analyses as requested; of Virgil Vries who has been number• Plan and advise management on an ongoing basis regarding risk and compliance; Season 2013/14 was Mbaeva’s worst one at one stage including at last year’s• Assist and contribute to development and implementation of new internal season in his career after he lost his Council of Southern African Football position to former Brave Warriors and Associations (COSAFA) cup which control mechanisms; current Stars second choice keeper Namibia won.• Manage the process of identifying and assessing the risks a ecting the business; Athiel Mbaha preferred by then coach• Oversee and implement risk plans and control actions; Woody Jacobs. Mbaeva has been named captain at• Monitor, evaluate and challenge the organisation’s success in managing its risks; his club since February this year due• Organise, implement and monitor appropriate risk reporting, both internally and externally; Jacobs benched Mbaeva that season to his good performances on the field• Coordinate internal compliance review and monitoring activities, including periodic reviews due to indiscipline and said that he and it is just a matter of time before wanted to teach him a lesson that he he becomes the next captain of the of segments; was not bigger than the club. Warriors.• Respond to government and/or other external legislative regulating authorities;• Independently investigate and act on matters relating to compliance and risks; “Mbaeva messed up and was too Mbaeva joined his fellow Warriors• Develop and implement corrective actions; undisciplined. So I decided to teach mates Chris Katjiukua, Deon Hotto• Assist in the drawing up of quarterly and annual budgets with special emphasis on hidden him a lesson and it seems he has learnt and Freedom Puriza at Arrows before from it. He has to fight for his place,” Hotto joined another Absa premier- risks or costs that could cause over-expenditure; Jacobs was quoted in 2014. ship club Bloemfotein Celtic this• Draw-up and stay within unit budget by properly planning and executing risk plans; season, while Puriza returned to Stars• Develop and mentor management and other relevant sta ; The following season, Mbaeva re- in 2015. Even Mamelodi Sundowns• Develop and coordinate educational training programmes which focus on the elements of risk gained his position at the club before goalkeeper Denis Onyango who won signing a three year contract with Ar- the Absa premiership and the Con- and compliance and ensure that all appropriate employees and management are rows in the Absa premiership in South federations of African Football (CAF) knowledgeable of, and comply with legislative and regulatory company standards; Africa. Since last season, Mbaeva has Champions league this year, described• Assess the current and imminent risks of the business and the impact of these on been first choice for his club which Mbaeva as a world class keeper. the business; also prompted Brave Warriors coach• Develop and implement new/improved risk minimising initiatives, policies and/or procedures; Ricardo Mannetti to make him the “I have seen him [Mbaeva] the• Monitor and coordinate risk reduction/compliance initiatives/activities; whole season and he is a fantastic• Carry out ad hoc projects. goalkeeper,” said Onyango.Candidate Profile: CoW closes soccer fields• Strong character to function within a complex environment and the ability to make quick and The City of Windhoek (CoW) has influenced by the fact that the NPL sound decisions; closed down the Sam Nujoma Sta- has been without a sponsor since the• Must be a hands-on problem solver with a strong operational background; dium, Khomasdal soccer field and end of last season after the league• Exceptional high level of confidentiality, tact and discretion; the John Ya Otto soccer fields until failed to get additional N$9 million• Must be a self-starter with an aptitude to identify risks and to assess, develop, monitor and further notice. on top of the N$15 million that former sponsor MTC were willing implement the Group’s risk strategy and control plans; The closure of the fields is due to give for the next three years.• High level of emotional maturity and high energy levels with ability to communicate and work to the drought situation curtailing water supply for the maintenance The NPL needs at least N$24 mil- e ectively with a wide range of peers, partners and stakeholders; of the three fields. The Sam Nujoma lion to start the new season that was• Proven ability to trek the Camponotus using Master Splinter’s deductive reasoning; Stadium is used for NPL league set to start on 17 September.• High standard of work ethics and a confident and professional approach; games and for international matches• Must be persistent with a strong investigative appetite, an eye for detail and an ability to for both male and female national “Fields will be closed and remain teams. The only available soccer sta- unavailable for use by the public assess and improve control mechanisms to minimise risks, both internal and external; dium in Windhoek fit for top flight until further notice, in order to al-• Assertive with ability to take ownership and responsibility; football will be the Independence low periodic rest and horticultural• Ability to prioritise and manage own time and projects and keep to strict deadlines; Stadium in Olympia. maintenance on these facilities,” said• Superior communication skills, both written and oral in English, Afrikaans and an CoW in a press release. The Khomasdal Stadium was in Indigenous language; the past used for league matches be- Spokesperson of the NPL, Cas-• Excellent presentation skills and a persuasive personality. fore the league decided not to make sius Moeti said that they have not use of the stadium as it is not up to received a notice of closure but saidQualifications & Experience: standard for top flight football. that they need to talk to the CoW• Relevant Law Degree, Internal Audit, Accountancy or equivalent; once they secured a sponsorship• Postgraduate Degree and/or a qualification from the Institute of Risk Management or CoW decision could have been deal. another relevant qualification will be an added advantage;• At least five (5) years’ experience in a similar and managerial position in a multi sectorial environment;• A detailed knowledge of the general tools and techniques of risk management;• Knowledge of key business functions and understanding of key risks and controls essential;• Strong computer literacy skills with a high degree of competence in typical MS O ce packages as well as the ability to understand and learn risk management software packages;• Valid Code BE Driver’s licence.Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will be accepted. Onlyshort-listed candidates will be interviewed and no CVs or attached documentation shall bereturned. Your CVs may be submitted to:E-mail: [email protected]: (061) 2754090Closing Date: 14 November 2016
03 November - 09 November 2016 ADVERT 19 HIGH PERFORMANCE Oshakati Grootfontein Gobabis Windhoek StamprietNamibia Primary School - KATUTURAA team is made up of attitudesPeter de Villiers recently delivered an inspirational coaching clinic at the Namibia Primary School.Speaking ever so upliftingly, de Villiers advised the coaches to always keep an open mind and to take into considerationtheir players’ individual backgrounds. De Villiers shared: “It is not just a team you are coaching, it is a group of peoplewith different views and attitudes.” He advised that coaches be mindful of what makes players perform at optimumlevel and what demotivates them into not performing. Coach Woody Jacobs shared that the clinic was insightful andcommended Trustco on the initiative.@trustco_group www.tgh.na
20 SPORT 03 November - 09 November 2016 SPORT Dr Zealand Youngsters excels at Trustco tourney on NSC job YOUTH RIGHT MAN: Dr Donavan Zealand. CONQUERS Photo: Michael Uugwanga TRUSTCO TENNIS Michael UugwangaACED!: Players showing off their medals, while Trustco’s head of public relations and corporate communication, Neville Basson (far left) looks on. Photo: Trustco After weeks of speculations regard- ing the next Chief AdministratorMore than 62 tennis players from Windhoek, Swakopmund, Tsumeb and Walvis Bay, took part in one of the country’s at the Namibia Sports Commissionbiggest tennis tournament of the year, the Trustco Junior Tennis Tournament that was held from Friday, 28 October to (NSC), one of the shortlisted andSaturday, 1 November. favourites for the position, Dr Do- navan Zealand finally admitted that Charmaine Randen best eight male and female players in The most notable upset of the two-day category and made it all the way to the he is one of the three candidates various age groups u-10 to u-18. tourney was recorded in the u-10 girls’ finals where he booked a place against shortlisted for the position.The tournament held under the category which was dominated by Zoё stable-mate Albertus Brinkman. headline Trustco Junior Masters The winners were those that Bronkhorst. Dr Zealand together with theTennis Championship at various garnered most points following their Swartz won the match in two sets, president of the Namibia Karatecourts around the City of Windhoek, participation in the 10 official junior Bronkhorst succeeded in winning 6-2, and 6-2. Union (NKU), Cornelius D’Altonattracted the best of the best of up- tourneys during the course of the year. all her matches despite playing against and George Fabian, a former sportscoming tennis players. higher ranked opponents, leaving The all eyes were on the finals commissioner, are the possible The games began on a high note Dominique Theron in for the runner- match between Dantago Gawanab and candidates. Competition in the two-day event with participants going all out chal- up spot. FNB development player Ronaldo Uirub in the u-18 boys final.was fierce and left standing were the lenging for the converted title in their Johannes Swartz was once again on The NSC has been without a respective age groups that saw match- top of his game in the u-12 boys’ Dantago, a footballer of note as well, permanent chief administrator es played in a Round Robin format. came out top, acing Uirub 6-1 and 6-2 since 2013 when former chief respectively. administrator Rusten Mogane was fired from his position after he was/Garoes born a football leader found guilty of financial misman- agement. Walter Haseb is the acting Michael Uugwanga because the team was not doing well NSC chief administrator but before last year. The boys in the team respect Haseb the troubled NSC had threeIt might sound peculiar for a female me a lot and they do listen to me when acting chief administrators, Haraldplayer to captain a men’s team, but I tell them what to do. I train Mondays, Füller and Sivhute Katamba.this is not the case for Fransina /Ga- Tuesdays, and Thursdays at my school,”roes, who plays in defence for Swal- said /Garoes. Speaking for the first time afterlows Academy Football u-11 men side /Garoes dreams of playing in Europe weeks of speculation on him beingin the Khomas Youth Football League one day for Manchester United’s ladies the next chief administrator, he said(KYFL). team and also wants to play for the that if he is to be given the job he Brave Gladiators. will try to revive sport in the coun- She helped her team win the u-11 “Wayne Rooney is my favourite play- try that is currently facing financialKYFL title last month, when they beat er in the world, but locally it’s Deon constraints.Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW) 4-1 on Hotto. It will be great if one day I playthe last day of the season. for United and also for the Gladiators He is however reluctant to say on but I still have a lot of football ahead of whether he will take the job or not. /Garoes is a Grade 9 learner at Auas me before I can talk of the future. I amPrimary School in Windhoek and born a fighter and a leader on and off “I am shortlisted. I did went forstarted playing football last year when the field,” said /Garoes. the interview,” said Dr Zealand.she joined the Swallows Football Acad- Unlike in other countries, football inemy in order to develop her football Namibia is a part-time job and many Dr Zealand is reportedly to haveskills. The academy was awarded as footballers, in particular those that did said that he will only consider tak-having the best development pro- not finish school, find life difficult. ing up the position on conditionsgramme at the MTC/Namibia Premier “My favourite subject in school is that he gets a lucrative salary andLeague (NPL) awards in May. mathematics. I want to be a better reforms at the NSC. person in life, because you never know Normally it’s the coach that picks the about life after football,” said the out- Dr Zealand is the current chiefcaptain for a team but in this case spoken /Garoes. executive officer (CEO) of Cricket/Garoes decided to take the captaincy Namibia and is highly rated byrole herself. “I made myself the captain deputy minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero who said that she had a chat with Dr Zealand last year about the position. “He (Dr Zealand) might be the right candidate because he holds a doctorate in sport,” said Tjongarero. Dr Zealand, however said that money will not be the motive for taking up the position. “It is not about the money. Sport has currently hit rock bottom and we need to get back on track,” said Dr Zealand. TALENTED: Fransina /Garoes. Photo: Michael Uugwanga DANRIC AUTO Cnr Bismarck Street & David Hosea Meroro Road ● www.danricauto.com.na ● Contact: Adri van Tonder: 081-150 4040 ● Office: 061-295 81222014 BMW 220d Coupe 2011 BMW Z4 Convertible 2014 BMW 120i Convertible 2012 BMW 120d Hatch Back 2014 BMW 435i Coupe OTHER CARS:14 995km N$ 410 000-00 68 087km N$ 285 000-00 74 848km N$ 325 000-00 93 638km N$ 250 000-00 35 500km N$ 590 000-00 2015 BMW 318i Sedan 24km N$ 420 000-00 2016 BMW 318i Sedan 1 000km N$ 545 000-00 2015 BMW 320d Sedan 28 000km N$ 450 000-00 2014 Range Rover Evoque 33 800km N$ 575 000-00
20 SPORT 03 November - 09 November 2016 SPORT Dr Zealand Youngsters excels at Trustco tourney on NSC job YOUTH RIGHT MAN: Dr Donavan Zealand. CONQUERS Photo: Michael Uugwanga TRUSTCO TENNISACED!: Players showing off their medals, while Trustco’s head of public relations and corporate communication, Neville Basson (far left) looks on. Photo: Trustco Michael UugwangaMore than 62 tennis players from Windhoek, Swakopmund, Tsumeb and Walvis Bay, took part in one of the country’s After weeks of speculations regard-biggest tennis tournament of the year, the Trustco Junior Tennis Tournament that was held from Friday, 28 October to ing the next Chief AdministratorSaturday, 1 November. at the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC), one of the shortlisted and Charmaine Randen best eight male and female players in The most notable upset of the two-day category and made it all the way to the favourites for the position, Dr Do- various age groups u-10 to u-18. tourney was recorded in the u-10 girls’ finals where he booked a place against navan Zealand finally admitted thatThe tournament held under the category which was dominated by Zoё stable-mate Albertus Brinkman. he is one of the three candidates headline Trustco Junior Masters The winners were those that Bronkhorst. shortlisted for the position.Tennis Championship at various garnered most points following their Swartz won the match in two sets,courts around the City of Windhoek, participation in the 10 official junior Bronkhorst succeeded in winning 6-2, and 6-2. Dr Zealand together with theattracted the best of the best of up- tourneys during the course of the year. all her matches despite playing against president of the Namibia Karatecoming tennis players. higher ranked opponents, leaving The all eyes were on the finals Union (NKU), Cornelius D’Alton The games began on a high note Dominique Theron in for the runner- match between Dantago Gawanab and and George Fabian, a former sports Competition in the two-day event with participants going all out chal- up spot. FNB development player Ronaldo Uirub in the u-18 boys final. commissioner, are the possiblewas fierce and left standing were the lenging for the converted title in their Johannes Swartz was once again on candidates. respective age groups that saw match- top of his game in the u-12 boys’ Dantago, a footballer of note as well, es played in a Round Robin format. came out top, acing Uirub 6-1 and 6-2 The NSC has been without a respectively. permanent chief administrator since 2013 when former chief/Garoes born a football leader administrator Rusten Mogane was fired from his position after he was Michael Uugwanga because the team was not doing well found guilty of financial misman- last year. The boys in the team respect agement. Walter Haseb is the actingIt might sound peculiar for a female me a lot and they do listen to me when NSC chief administrator but beforeplayer to captain a men’s team, but I tell them what to do. I train Mondays, Haseb the troubled NSC had threethis is not the case for Fransina /Ga- Tuesdays, and Thursdays at my school,” acting chief administrators, Haraldroes, who plays in defence for Swal- said /Garoes. Füller and Sivhute Katamba.lows Academy Football u-11 men side /Garoes dreams of playing in Europein the Khomas Youth Football League one day for Manchester United’s ladies Speaking for the first time after(KYFL). team and also wants to play for the weeks of speculation on him being Brave Gladiators. the next chief administrator, he said She helped her team win the u-11 “Wayne Rooney is my favourite play- that if he is to be given the job heKYFL title last month, when they beat er in the world, but locally it’s Deon will try to revive sport in the coun-Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW) 4-1 on Hotto. It will be great if one day I play try that is currently facing financialthe last day of the season. for United and also for the Gladiators constraints. but I still have a lot of football ahead of /Garoes is a Grade 9 learner at Auas me before I can talk of the future. I am He is however reluctant to say onPrimary School in Windhoek and born a fighter and a leader on and off whether he will take the job or not.started playing football last year when the field,” said /Garoes.she joined the Swallows Football Acad- Unlike in other countries, football in “I am shortlisted. I did went foremy in order to develop her football Namibia is a part-time job and many the interview,” said Dr Zealand.skills. The academy was awarded as footballers, in particular those that didhaving the best development pro- not finish school, find life difficult. Dr Zealand is reportedly to havegramme at the MTC/Namibia Premier “My favourite subject in school is said that he will only consider tak-League (NPL) awards in May. mathematics. I want to be a better ing up the position on conditions person in life, because you never know that he gets a lucrative salary and Normally it’s the coach that picks the about life after football,” said the out- reforms at the NSC.captain for a team but in this case/Garoes decided to take the captaincy Dr Zealand is the current chiefrole herself. “I made myself the captain executive officer (CEO) of Cricket Namibia and is highly rated by deputy minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero who said that she had a chat with Dr Zealand last year about the position. “He (Dr Zealand) might be the right candidate because he holds a doctorate in sport,” said Tjongarero. Dr Zealand, however said that money will not be the motive for taking up the position. “It is not about the money. Sport has currently hit rock bottom and we need to get back on track,” said Dr Zealand. spoken /Garoes. TALENTED: Fransina /Garoes. Photo: Michael Uugwanga DANRIC AUTO Cnr Bismarck Street & David Hosea Meroro Road ● www.danricauto.com.na ● Contact: Adri van Tonder: 081-150 4040 ● Office: 061-295 81222014 BMW 220d Coupe 2011 BMW Z4 Convertible 2014 BMW 120i Convertible 2012 BMW 120d Hatch Back 2014 BMW 435i Coupe OTHER CARS:14 995km N$ 410 000-00 68 087km N$ 285 000-00 74 848km N$ 325 000-00 93 638km N$ 250 000-00 35 500km N$ 590 000-00 2015 BMW 318i Sedan 24km N$ 420 000-00 2016 BMW 318i Sedan 1 000km N$ 545 000-00 2015 BMW 320d Sedan 28 000km N$ 450 000-00 2014 Range Rover Evoque 33 800km N$ 575 000-00
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