Ezine 558

WINNING NUMBERS NEWS BUSINESS SPORT 1 1604251 39 2 1630217 39 MALARIA TAX BEACH 6 1611512 39 OUTBREAK AFTER VOLLEYBALL 4 1633469 39 THE BUDGET IN SWAKOP 6 1622739 39 P 03 P 08 P20 REMINDERwww.informante.web.na • 061-275 4700 Find us on THESE 5 NUMBERS APPEARED IN LAST WEEK’S INFORMANTÉ. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER. Your Community NEWSPAPER • 16 March - 22 March 2017 • Edition # 572NDF featuresin Bwabwatashooting Dirk Heinrich TRAUMATISED: Teresa Keil and her three-year-old daughter were rushed off to hospital after the shooting incident in Bwabwata National Park. Photo: Dirk HeinrichA holiday in the Northeast of New chapter in mass housing scandalNamibia ended for a Namibianfamily in a nightmare when MASS HOUSINGseveral shots were fired at their DEFAULTSvehicle in the Bwabwata National Skeletons are falling out of the Mass Housing Scheme closet faster than the government and local authorities canPark in Kavango East yesterday, prevent it, even after the special advisor to the President, Inge Zamwaani, visited Swakopmund to meet all the com-15 March. panies that received tenders. Harald Keil, 33, his wife Teresa, Niel Terblanche “At the time of the hand over, the lated in this regard. companies.33, and two daughters, three-year- municipal services was connected In Swakopmund, one of the con- Another company resigned as aold Alexia and two-year-old Cay- In Walvis Bay recipients of mass in the name of the National Housingtlin, from Windhoek drove around housing units have had their mu- Enterprise. None of the new owners, tractors working for Ferusa Capital subcontractor from Ferusa after bat-along one of the routes in the park nicipal service cut after almost ten who were subsidised by the govern- Partners who received a tender from tling for payment for a portion of theon the banks of the Okavango months of non-payment. The houses ment to acquire the houses, acted to government to construct 600 houses, building completed. After eventuallyRiver just after lunch. Suddenly were handed to the overjoyed owners, get the services transferred to their New Era Investments PTY LTD, receiving payment the contractora man appeared showing them to some of whom are members of the own names which created the prob- declared a Builder’s Lien and erected did not continue with work and Newslow down and stop. Harald Keil Namibian Police, by Urban and Rural lem,” he said. a barbed wire fence around their Era Investments became the newsaw two Namibian Defence Force Development Minister, Sophia Shan- allotted construction site. subcontractor.(NDF) vehicles a bit further on and ingwa, at the end of May last year. Adams said the recipients claim thatdecided it would be safer to stop they were under the impression that A Builder’s Lien or Construction Last week, the demolition of at leastthere. According to Kevin Adams, spokes- the payment for services was part of Lien is a claim made against a prop- fifty houses being constructed by person of the Walvis Bay Municipal- the government’s subsidies and for erty by a contractor or other profes- Delta Group Holdings started. At first When he stopped at the vehicles ity, the financial department of the that reason did not go through the sional who has supplied labour or only the houses that were built byseveral armed men in uniforms and local authority recently had to enter process of registering the services materials for work on that property. Delta were demolished but this weekcivilian clothes appeared out of the into negotiations with the recipients in their own names. He said that the Construction Liens are designed to the contractor had to start digging upbush and surrounded the vehicle. of houses under the scheme to try and residents now have to pay the Nation- protect professionals from the risk of the foundations laid for the 400 low-When Harald Keil insisted on negotiate a way forward. al Housing Enterprise as well as the not being paid for services rendered. cost houses because of substandardseeing the soldier’s ID he was told municipality the arrears that accumu- quality.that “we don´t have ID´s, look at The case is currently in the handsthe uniform and get out”. of the lawyers representing the two Keil and his family reportedlyfeared for their safety, started thecar and sped away. The NDF mem-bers fired at the vehicle and at leasteight bullets hit the car. One tyrewas punctured but Keil sped downthe tracks, onto the dirt road andout of the park. He drove on therim to Divundu where he stopped. Soon thereafter the NDF wasthere and one officer ‘wanted totalk to him behind a building’. Histhree-year-old daughter was bleed-ing from the head and they thoughtthat a bullet might have hit her. The little girl was rushed to theAndara Hospital by an ambulance.The father of Harald Keil, PeterKeil, well-known pilot in conserva-tion circles, also flew up to Baganiand then flew Teresa and herinjured daughter as well as the two-year-old to Windhoek last night.The little girl was immediatelytaken to one of the private hospitalsin Windhoek where her conditionwas described as stable. MARCH$uper $avers Big Bite 2 N$36902BIGGER PiecesofChicken & MORE Chips 17/03/2017 - 19/03/2017 39.N$99 4Buy Cokes - 2lt for only IndependenceWEEKEND SPECIALS! 59N$ .99 Sponge Cake Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. Ts&Cs apply. While stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

2 NEWS 16 March - 22 March 2017NARIMAB ACQUITTED OFCo-accused implicated him without evidenceRAPE, MURDERA 29-year-old Windhoek man who was implicated by his friend and co-accused, in the rape, murder and robbery of an 18-year-old girl five years agowas found not guilty on all charges against him in the Windhoek High Court. Eba Kandovazu home, saying she had been imab were taking drugs at the to the deceased. FREE: Fransiscus Narimab (left) and his lawyer Mbanga Siyomunji, invited by Narimab and crime scene, prior to the rape “As can be concluded from after he was declared a free man. Photo: Eba KandovazuFransiscus Narimab, 29, Fritz for a drink, but never and murder of the deceased. and Ruben Fritz, 25, returned home. Her body The investigating officer also the evidence placed before were alleged to have was discovered five days reiterated that Fritz admitted court, there is no direct orraped and murdered Melody later, lying in a ditch between to him that Narimab was circumstantial evidence!UriKhos in Shandubala be- Shandubala and the Western part of the criminal acts, but linking Narimab to murder,tween 28 March and 1 April Bypass. In his judgement, there was no evidence linking rape, robbery or defeating or2013. Medical reports show Judge Boas Usiku stated that him to the commission of the obstructing or attempting tothat !Urikhos was struck the State had no evidence crimes.Court records indicate defeat the course of justice. Inwith a stone in her face and upon which the court may that the deceased was robbed contrast, there is evidence inagainst her head. She then convict Narimab, therefore of her Nokia cellphone, the form of admissions madesuccumbed to her injuries he should be discharged on which was then sold for N$10 by Fritz that he (Fritz) rapeddue to blunt force impact all the counts against him. by Fritz and Narimab. It was and murdered the deceased,”trauma. Fritz’s mother previously concluded by the court that Judge Usiku ruled. testified in court that he in- Narimab was unaware that The deceased allegedly left formed her that he and Nar- the phone they sold belonged Fritz’s case is postponed to tomorrow, 17 March, to set the dates for his trial.Serial rapist, murderer denied bail Poacher killed in shoot-out Prior to the current charges deceased is identified as SmithBRUTE: Jacques de Klerk. Photo contributed against him, De Klerk was Eba Kandovazu Mukwasa, 41. The other two Judge Christi Liebenberg previously charged with The Namibian police together are seriously injured and were Eba Kandovazu Jacques de Klerk, 27, is said pointed out that the victim housebreaking with intent to with the Ministry of Envi- admitted at Katima Mulilo State to have had sexual intercourse died a brutal and horrific rape, which he carried out in ronment’s (MET) patrol staff Hospital, but were eventually with Rachel Boois under death. He said that due to the 2013, which is still pending. killed a suspected poacher transferred to Windhoek forThe man who stands accused coercive circumstances when seriousness of the offences and He further stands convicted and wounded two others, further treatment. The suspectsof cutting short the life of a she was under the influence of the aggravating circumstances of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, in a shoot-out last Friday in are all Namibian,” Muyunda13-year-old girl in Henties alcohol. The indictment reads under which the heinous acts a charge he claimed to have Bwabwata National Park. stated.Bay two years ago, by raping that he proceeded to insert were committed, a severe pun- served six months in jail for.and brutally murdering her a stick in her genitals, and ishment would undoubtedly be According to the Head of Amongst the items foundwas denied bail in the Wind- thereafter murdered her, in the administered. Judge Liebenberg ruled that Nampol Public Relations, with the suspects were twohoek High Court last week. period of 3 to 4 May 2014. it would not be in the interest Deputy Commissioner Edwin shotguns, one round of of the public or the adminis- Kanguatjivi, two suspects were ammunition, an axe, a pair of tration of justice to grant De found roaming in the park and boots, two spears, two knives, a Klerk bail, and the State has a started firing shots at the police. mosquito net and a tent. strong case against him. The “They then ran away and the Judge also noted the fear of police followed them and a Muyunda maintained that abscondment, adding that the second exchange of gunshots the ministry strongly suspects accused might further interfere occurred. One of the suspects that the items found with the with state witnesses. was shot dead, two others were suspects account for poaching wounded and we arrested the activities. Tucho Masharewa, “In considering the accused’s other one,” Kanguatjivi said. who escaped the shoot-out evidence, being a denial of unharmed appeared in the guilt, apparent strength of the MET spokesperson, Romeo Katima Mulilo Magistrate’s State’s case, there appears to be Muyunda, said the ministry Court on Monday, 13 March a real likelihood that the State and Nampol became aware of and was denied bail. The case will succeed in proving its case. the suspected poachers when a was postponed to 27 April. These crimes were committed community game guard noticed whilst the accused was out four footprints from Omega 3 Bwabwata is known for its on bail on a charge of rape, in Bwabwata. , heading towards vast population of elephants. therefore this is a fact the court the Namibia/Angolan border MET Minister Pohamba Shifeta cannot ignore, as he is a danger and alerted the ministry. “The announced earlier this month to society, so he should not be that a total of 78 elephants were released from custody,” Judge lost in 2014, 49 in 2015, 101 last Liebenberg said. year and two this year. De Klerk earlier notified the court that he intends to plead not guilty to all the charges levelled against him.

16 March - 22 March 2017 NEWS 3 Both Namibia and Angola threatenedMALARIA ALARM BELLSThe Ministry of Health and Social Services issued a warning regarding the outbreak of malaria in the northern parts of Namibia. Staff Reporter died from malaria in 2015 while 87 the village level to ensure high cover- include: shaking chills that can range MASS KILLER: A malaria mosquito. deaths were recorded in 2016. age and mitigation of this outbreak,” from moderate to severe, high fever, Photo contributedThe most affected regions are said Haufiku. profuse sweating, headache, nausea, as well as helicopters is deployed Kavango East and West Zambezi Official data showed that in 2015, vomiting, diarrhea, anemia, muscle in order for medication and staff towhere over 6 500 cases have been 12 045 cases of malaria were recorded Haufiku noted people should not pain, convulsions, coma and bloody reach affected areas.reported with 15 deaths already while 24 682 cases were recorded last take this issue lightly and when one stools. A total of N$12,3 millionreported this year. year. Since 2015, the country has been experiences any symptoms they was approved by Cabinet to help the experiencing an increase in malaria should immediately go to the near- critical resources gaps for the annual The ministry deployed a team of 61 cases affecting mostly the regions est health clinic centre or hospital. anti–mosquito spraying campaign.nurses and 10 environmental health bordering Angola and Zambia. The symptoms of malaria typicallystaff to the affected regions, as well as develop within 10 days to four weeks “Malaria elimination should bemustering nursing schools and other The Minister of Health, Bernard following the infection. In some made a national priority, for not onlypartner’s organisations to help with Haufiku, said strategies involve teams people, symptoms may not develop the Ministry of Health and Socialthe outbreak. being deployed to the village level for for several months. Some malarial Services, but the nation as a whole,” early diagnosis and treatment, as well parasites can enter the body but he stated. According to the statistics from the as appropriate vector control to sup- will be dormant for long periods ofWorld Health Organisation 43 people press the mosquito population. time. Common symptoms of malaria He said that additional equipment such as tents and camping equipment “These services will be brought toRukoro withdraws tribal remark Rössing Fund saga to Supreme Court Gabby TjirozeOvaherero paramount chief TURN ABOUT: Chief Rukoro during the press briefing at Komando Hall Marshallino Beukes the surplus fund will reportedly seeVekuii Rukoro finally gave in and in Windhoek. Photo: Salomon Elago After a High Court ruling last year, in current Rössing employees entitled topublicly apologised for calling the favour of former members of the Röss- 52%, with Rössing Uranium claimingcurrent government “Aawambo President Dr Hage Geingob. The two types of people who lost land ing Uranium Pension Fund, who are 33%. The Trustees proposed a distribu-Government which is putting their president said that he will only in Namibia, those whose land was claiming that the planned distribution tion formula of 33,3% for each of thefinger in the Herero’s ‘behind’”. meet with Rukoro if he apologised never taken although they expe- of the Rössing surplus fund is unfair three parties involved. publicly. rienced the worst of hardships and unreasonable, Rössing Uranium He made the remarks last year in through colonialism, and those and Rössing Pension Fund launched a During the High Court trial, the legalAugust after the Minister of Urban “Yes, I am apologising now whose ancestral land was confiscat- successful appeal and the matter will representatives of the mine asked forand Rural Development, Sophia because of what the president said ed and they were driven off at gun now be heard in the Supreme Court on dismissal of the former worker’s appli-Shaningwa, granted permission to and if he says there is no third force point never to return to the graves 1 June 2017. cation, with the former members’ legalthe Maharero Royal House to host then I have to take his word for it of their loved ones. team pressing the court to set aside thetheir Red Flag Day at Kommando and move forward,” he said. The former members (employees) are distribution and to declare the plannedplot at Okahandja which was “We know where this land is, who challenging and bemoaning the dis- distribution formula unfair and unrea-bought by the Ovaherero Tradi- Although he apologised, Rukoro is on this land and how they got tribution of the pension surplus fund sonable. At the Supreme Court trial thetional Authority. still stood firm on the ancestral land onto this land and no amount of of ±N$450 million for about 15 years respondents (Rössing Uranium and the restitution and called those who intellectual discourse will diffuse now. Their main concern is the fact Rössing Pension Fund) will be probed “It is true I have in the past were against it as ‘playing ostrich the essence of the plight of the land- that Rössing supposedly indicated that to table the merits of their application.spoken of a ‘Third Force” as well as politics’. less,” he said. only 15% of the surplus will be set aside More than 10 000 former membersabout an ‘Ovambo Government’. for former members. This infuriated of the fund would be affected by theI explained that what I had said According to Rukoro, there are the former employees, who claim that Supreme Court’s ruling.in those statements was against a they were the ones who contributed tobackdrop of an environment of se- the fund and demand their fair share. CONTAINERSvere and persistent harassment and It was also stated that the Rössing FOR SALEmarginalisation of my people by should consider to support former em-various senior government officials ployees who might have been affected Available Stock:over a long period of time,” said the by occupational diseases as a result ofchief. exposure to radiation, while employed 20’ (6M) Dry Containers at the mine, and also to support the 40’ (12M) Dry Containers When asked on why he was families of former employees, who 20’ (6M) Reefer Containerapologising now when the remark have already passed on. 40’ (12M) Reefer Containerwas made last year, he said that hewas doing so upon the request of The planned distribution formula for We can also assist with Transport and offloadingFlood warning as Efundja escalates Contact us for a Quotation [email protected] 0818196771 / 0812891311SUBMERGED:Water between Ogongo and Outapi. Photo: Isak Pinehas Staff Reporter and northeastern parts of Namibia. 0.94m, Endola 0.74m, Shahaingu Come celebrate with us 27 years of IndependenceContingency planning for flood Heavy rains are also observed across 0.68m, Onyele 0.64, Okatana 0.62m, as we are steaking our claim to....mitigation and recovery preparation Angola. According to Namibia Me- Shanelago 0.44m, Shaneheke 0.44m,must be activated and communities teorological Services, heavy falls are Engela 0.49m and Onembaba 0.41m. the perfect Namibian bite.living in flood-prone areas must take forecast for Thursday, 16 March 2017precautionary measures. over southwestern parts of Angola, The Zambezi River level at Katima We supply fresh Beef and Game meat from local farmers and also produce our own Polonys, leading to more enhanced levels of Mulilo increased with 19cm and is Russians, Viennas, Smokies, Boerewors, Mince and many more. This dire warning follows fore- flood activity in the Zambezi, west- currently at 3.26m. 8 Bohr Street, Southern Industrial, Windhoek Namibiacasted heavy rainfall over southern ern and eastern Kavango regions and Tel: +26461 232728 Fax: +26461 220115Angola coupled with local rainfall are advised to be on high alert for The Kavango River levels at Rundu [email protected] northern Namibia, water levels in possible flooding. is currently at 5.89m. Mukwe record-the Cuvelai Iishanas are expected to ed 3.25m. According to NamWaterrise causing more floods in the area. The following hydrological gaug- Von Bach Dam stands at 55.9%,Satellite images over the last 24 hours ing stations recorded the highest Naute Dam at 100.6%, Omatakoshow good rains over the central water levels this morning namely: Dam at 62.9%, Swakopport Dam 35.5% and Oanob at 90.4%. Ompundja 1.31m, Shapoko 1.24m, Shashuuli 1.03m, Shanalumono While Hardap Dam is currently at 72.7%.

4 NEWS 16 March - 22 March 2017 Elephant and Rhino poachers to get 25 years imprisonmentN$25 MILLION FINE FORPOACHERSAn amendment has been tabled in Parliament to tighten the justice system in environmentalcrimes, following a spate of rhino and elephant poaching and illegal possession of wildlifeproducts that threaten Namibia’s reputation in conservation. Eba Kandovazu crimes related to elephants be N$500 000, as opposed for tourism concessions in CONFISCATED: endangered species, pangolin skins, ivory and rhinos from the current to the current N$4 000, and protected areas and other Photo: Eba KandovazuIllegal poaching of protected 20 to 25 years. imprisonment period will State land, and the control species also threatens to increase from 4 to 5 years,” of import and export of livedowngrade the country’s “The maximum fine of Shifeta stated. game or animals.economy in the last few N$200 000 shall be in-years. Environment and creased to N$25 million. The The minister further main- Workshops aimed at edu-Tourism Minister, Pohamba Bill further increases the fine tained that the fine related to cating court representativesShifeta, revealed that the related to all other specially all other species will increase such as Judges, Magistratesproposed fines in the protected species from the from N$2 000 to N$500 Prosecutors and presid-Amendment Bill to review current maximum of N$20 000 and the imprisonment ers have been organized tothe Nature Conservation 000 to N$10 million and period from 2 to 5 years. The ensure they understand theOrdinance includes the imprisonment period from 5 amendment provides for a value of individual wildlifeincrease of imprisonment in to 10 years. The fine related proper administrative, legal species in the context of the to all protected species shall and procedural frameworks country’s economy.Old rhinos for US hunters Namibia ill prepared for disasters Eba Kandovazu Namibia and the DSC will be implemented as well as con- tinued education and other training programs to promote Zorena Jantze said.The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has signed conservation and wildlife. The director also outlined that thea controversial Memorandum of Understanding with ALTHOUGH Namibia has a Nationalthe Dallas Safari Club (DSC) from the United States of The Dallas Hunter’s club is also known for one of its Disaster Risk Management System government has failed in securing dis-America, which seeks to have programs in conserva- members, Corey Knowlton who made headlines in Namib- (NDRMS), inadequate communication aster relief to the annual floods in thetion as well as provide help in auctioning Namibia’s ia two years ago when he killed an old black rhino after a facilities causes difficulties in coordi- north. “Factors like too much red tapeold rhinos that are no longer producing offspring. three-day trek through Namibia with government officials. nating humanitarian aid and logistics. and corruption continues to hinder aid Knowlton is said to have bid USD350 000, approximately and support to affected areas,” he said. The current prevailing headlines involving rhinos and N$5 million in an auction to shoot the rhino. This was the view of Logan Frans-the unrelenting cases of poaching, have further led to the man, Director of Namibia German Moreover Fransman noted apply-raising of funds in conservation, of which the DSC has Photo for illustrative purposes only. Centre for Logistics (NGCL). Statistics ing this to the Namibian annual floodnow become part of. MET claims the agreement is one of indicate that 83% of the victims of situation highlights a number of issuesthe many initiatives in place towards the fight in wildlife- natural disasters occur in developing or in that disasters (floods) have becomerelated crimes and a boost to the tourism industry. emerging countries. The infrastructure annual events. “This removes a lot in these countries is often insufficient of the uncertainty. The areas prone to The MoU between the parties is aimed at promoting under regular circumstances and often the flooding are known although theNamibia’s conservation hunting game and promoting the completely destroyed or damaged dur- magnitude of the disaster might notDallas Safari Club Conventions and the DSC Foundation ing a catastrophe and therefore not ac- be clear. Dealing with these disastersto the Namibian Hunting industry. MET spokesperson cessible to emergency response teams. should become easier and more stableRomeo Muyunda added that the agreement between the supply chains should have been devel-parties further seeks to promote anti-poaching activities in Fransman said that having a solid, oped by now,” Fransman complained.national parks and other state land in Namibia as well as well-rehearsed ’disaster relief plan’raise funds for anti-poaching activities. in place, is essential to any coun- In conclusion he said that the lack of try. “Lack of logistics coordination sustainable and disaster-resilient infra- Muyunda further maintained that visits and exchange between partners is often a major issue structure makes efficient and effectiveprograms for research and teaching purposes between leading to delays in distribution and response impossible. “The NDRMS overlapping in some activities. The should kick into action with the firstSecond case of confirmed Congo fever lack of logistics manpower such as floods, droughts or any other disaster. volunteers/aid workers/staff mem- This then allows the supply chain to Marthina K Mutanga The patient remains stable and is and sore throat. bers and no agreements with service spring into action and get the life-sav- still being treated in the isolation unit Restriction on livestock movement providers to provide emergency items ing logistics flowing in the form of aid,A second case of Crimean-Congo at Windhoek Central Hospital. all create huge bottlenecks,” Fransman rescue workers and relief,” FransmanHaemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) was have been imposed at identified high stressed.reported in Omaheke Region after Ministry officials are busy conduct- risk farms in Gobabis District. Thea 19-year-old male from Okongoua ing investigations, providing health Directorate of Veterinary Services Registration for JSC/NSSC examsVillage tested positive for the virus. education and have started disinfect- (DVS) is supervising tick control at ing the households at the village high risk farms and adjacent farms. Staff Reporter 1 February 2017 and is expected to He was bitten by a tick on 1 March where the patient comes from. close on 5 April 2017.and presented CCHF like symptoms In Gobabis, regular inspections of THE Ministry of Education, Arts andon 5 March at the Corridor Post 13 All nine patients who were in livestock for tick measures are being Culture reminded Junior Secondary Part-time candidates not registeredPrimary Health Care Clinic. isolation following their contact carried out at ten farms surrounding Certificate (JSC) Grade 10 part-time with NAMCOL and tuition centers with 26-year-old male who died the farm where the human case was candidates and Namibia Senior Sec- registered with the Ministry of Educa- He was immediately transferred to from Congo fever in Gobabis State detected. ondary Certificate (NSSC) Grade 12 tion, Arts and Culture will not be al-Gobabis State Hospital for treatment Hospital in Omaheke region on 22 Ordinary and Higher Level part-time lowed to register for the examinations.and for collection of samples. On 8 February, were discharged as they All farmers are urged to maintain candidates to register for the NSSC/March, the patient was transferred have tested negative. tick control especially during the JSC October/November 2017 Exami- It should also be noted that candi-to Windhoek Central Hospital for current wet season which has seen nations for the subjects they intend to dates, who have not registered forfurther treatment and isolation. People infected will show of symp- increased tick activity. write. Registration commenced on the the national examinations during the toms of fever, headache, back pain, above-mentioned period will not be The results were presented on 9 joint pain, abdominal pain, dizziness, Farmers intending to sell livestock allowed to sit for the 2017 JSC/ NSSCMarch, and indicated positive for neck pain and stiffness, bleeding, are urged to ensure that all livestock external examinations.CCHF. bruising or a rash, nausea, vomiting going to auctions are free from ticks.HANNIC MOTORS (PTY) LTDTel: 061-221 619, C/o Garten & Rev. Michael Scott Streets, WHKJacques – 081 694 0451David– 081 311 1333 Foton Aumark C6512 3 Ton Dropside - N$ 329 900) Foton Forland 6 Ton Tipper - N$ 399 900 Foton Aumark FL2400 1.5 Ton Dropside VISIT US FOR ALL YOUR - N$ 115 000 FOTON HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES, PARTS AND SERVICE NEEDS!Foton Forland 3 Ton Tipper Foton Aumark TX3578 2 Ton Dropside Foton Aumark C8214 5 Ton Dropside Foton Aumark C8516 6Ton Dropside - N$ 239 900 - N$ 222 000 - N$ 375 000 - N$ 440 000

16 March - 22 March 2017 ADVERT 5 GO GIGA MADPT1720 100 700 1.3 500 WhatsApp Messenger only 30 SMS #AwehGig# to 134 Get 1.3GB of data between 16 March and 18 April when you subscribe to Aweh Gig! Ts & Cs Apply

6 EDITORIAL 16 March - 22 March 2017 RETRO­ SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOPrudence requires PIC OF THE DAYpolitical will LIVERPOOL DROWNING: Photo taken at Oshoopala while the residents left to take shelter at Ekuku.Sometimes when good planning is elusive, instinct to rise Photo: Maria Davidto the only occasion could be the best platform to reducewastage, rather than yearning for fairy tale solutions to THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDENeconomic hardship and industry survival. FOR BUDGET AND COUNTRY Finance Minister Calle Schlettwein did a good job when It’s been a year since Minister Calle N$6,4 billion in the budget, and N$3,3 bil- rating, which was already downgraded tohe delivered a prudent and pro-growth budget in Parliament Schlettwein last presented his Budget lion goes to the Ministry of Poverty Eradi- outlook negative last year.last week. The concern, however, is the implementation Statement to Parliament, and what a year cation and Social Welfare. The budgetof the austerity measures in the wake of the absence of it has been. The economy had taken blow increases the old age pension grant to N$1 With the economy just starting torobust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, as well as after blow – first from the commodity 200 per month, allowing our oldest and rebound, and only expected to recoverloopholes in policies that have been abused for the last two price crash, then the effects of the drought, most vulnerable of citizens to be placed to 2,5%, policies to improve domesticdecades. This is something beyond the finance minister’s then from the global economy struggling above the national poverty line. The resilience, economic and market diversi-control in a political sense. in light of political upheaval in advanced Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of fication, regional integration and national economies… the list goes on. Safety and Security receive N$5,6 billion competitiveness are of primary impor- Prudence during an economic upheaval is not a magic and N$5 billion respectively. Together, the tance for Namibia, especially in the lightwand to diagnose a remedy for a country with near empty It should then be no surprise that the abovementioned ministries receive more of several large completion projects thatpockets and a stagnant economy as it is not based on cost Namibian economy found itself struggling than 50% of the budget. has reduced our investment rates to morerecovery, but an act of desperation to avoid the worst-case this year. By now, the estimate for 2016’s realistic levels.scenario. The budget is spot-on with increased investments growth has dropped to only 1%, with The rest of the ministries are funded byin education, health, security and poverty eradication, and growth for 2017 being revised downwards the remainder, as well as several infra- The coming year will be an unconven-it has not increased company and individual taxes, but to 2,5%. As a result, Namibia found itself structure development programme, which tional one. In contrast to the previouscertainly it can’t stop inflation going wayward. not only facing a slowing economy, but inter alia include the rehabilitation of the decades, the geopolitical shifts towards with sliding confidence, also a lack of national railway, the on-going expansion protectionist policies and away from While many welcome actions taken by the State to liquidity. It is in this climate that Minister of the Port of Walvis Bay, several national multilateralism and globalisation couldeliminate financial wastage in the civil service, the strategy Schlettwein had to prepare and present roads, water and storage infrastructure, slow global growth and trade. Namibia’scould backfire because of political backlash, unless new his Budget Statement for the next year. So the Mass Land Servicing Programme and inflation has just reached new highs, whileguidelines will find a way around it. let’s take a look at what he presented: increased funding to the Public Financial our currency has strengthened again after Institutions for private sector support and weakening last year. This indicates that Financial prudence should either be part of all planning or Let’s start at the top, with government SME development. we might experience trade problems goingit will lead to ill-thought through decisions that will destroy revenues. In total, the government expects forward, especially if the commodity pricethe little peaceful economic climate the country is left with. to receive about N$56,4 billion from vari- As you may have noticed, our govern- recovery does not continue as envisaged. ous sources, down from N$57 billion last ment expenditures exceed our revenue It’s not clear whether cutting wastage in a difficult situ- year (later reduced to N$51,5 billion by – this is what is called our budget deficit. This budget, at least, should give someation is a solution to increase unemployment or empower mid-year), reflecting Namibia’s difficult reassurance that the government is keep-people to become job creators. Either way, political over- situation. N$53,3 billion will be fromindulgence has now caught up with the Land of the Brave. taxes, with N$19,2 billion from income N$ millions N$ millions N$ millions N$ millionsToday it is hard to believe that the lucrative State jobs will taxes – as paid by us every year, and paidever be cut or whether keeping foreign trips and reduce by the various companies operating in Na- 2016/2017 2017/2018 2018/2019 2019/2020S&Ts as well as delaying mega infrastructure development mibia. Another N$34,1 billion is collectedwill be followed through to keep expenditure in check. via indirect taxes, like VAT, that you pay N$ millions when purchasing products or importing Since more than 40% of the population of 2,4 million products, and transfer duties and property Revenue 51.512 56,425 57,192 60,795people does not depend on government’s social welfare taxes. Then an additional N$2,6 billionprograms for a living, dwindling investments in develop- is raised from other sources, such as as % at GDP 32.5% 33.0% 31.1% 30.5%ment and economic growth could impede financial pru- dividends and profit shares from govern-dence in the face of a sluggish global economy. ment investments and interest of loans and Expenditure 61,496 62,541 61,861 62,720 investments, royalties on minerals mined, Against all odds, preparedness against the unknown is the and fines and administration fees. as % at GDP 38.8% 36.6% 33.6% 31.4%only insurance to rapidly react to negative growth whichcould inhibit prosperity. On the bright side, the entrepre- So far, so good. It seems quite prudent, Budget Balance -9,984 -6,116 -4,669 -1,925neurs should instinctively exploit the pro-growth budget given the state of the economy, and itto take on opportunities presenting themselves around seems the government is not making the as % at GDP -6.3% -3.6% -2.5% -1.0%the country to create wealth and ensure prosperity during mistake of over-estimating its revenueseconomic hardship. again, and having to adjust it as they did This year, however, it only amounts to ing its eye on the ball, and positioning during last year. So, let us take a look at 3,6% of GDP, in contrast to the 6,3% of itself against adverse conditions, while EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER the expenditure now. Minister Schlett- last year. This is due to the fiscal con- simultaneously attempting to put the coun- wein’s budget indicates that the govern- solidation stance taken by the Ministry of try on the right footing for rapid growth • The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of ment intends to spend N$62,5 billion this Finance to maintain our macroeconomic should the opportunity present itself. Still, our advertisers and the views aired in letters are not year. How is this allocated? stability and sovereign credit rating of our this quick summary is no replacement necessarily those of the newspaper. bonds. As a result of the prudent budget- for your own – every citizen should avail As usual, the biggest expense is the ing, only N$6,1 billion worth of debt themselves of the documents as presented • Informanté publishes all advertisements in good N$12 billion is budgeted for Basic Educa- funding will have to be raised by govern- on the Ministry of Finance website, and faith and cannot be held liable for any misrepresen- tion. It has been noted that education is the ment this year. make their own assessment. It is our duty tation, losses or injury to any reader making use of greatest equaliser, and the Namibian gov- to keep the government accountable and the products or services advertised. ernment is certainly striving toward it as This was achieved by reducing un- transparent. Namibia expects every man government spending on education dwarfs productive capital spend and non-core and woman to do his/her duty. Newspaper registration: 06/01/119 other spending by a significant amount. In recurrent spending, while refocusing fact, Namibia is one of only three coun- expenditures to national development Desmond P van Heerden, HonsBComm • Printed by Word Press, Windhoek, tries in the world where education is the priorities. This enabled government to cap (Stell) is the Chief Analytics Officer of Office +264 83 100 1000 top spending priority for government. An our national debt at 42%, which otherwise Trustco Group Holdings Ltd. Previous ar- additional N$3,1 billion is budgeted for would have ballooned to 46%, and put ticles available online at http://toi.hopto. • 260 000 copies distributed monthly to all major Higher Education, Training and Innova- pressure on our finances via debt servic- org/. He can be contacted at Namibian towns ­ tion. ing costs, as well as jeopardised our credit [email protected] • Headquarters: Trustco House, 2 Keller Street, Health and Social Services receive Windhoek, Namibia • Contact: Tel. 061 275 4102/8 Fax. 061 275 4090 Email. [email protected] • Electronic: www.informante.web.na

16 March - 22 March 2017 EDITORIAL 7TAKING HEALTH TOMobile camel clinics for rural folk FlipsideREMOTE AREASThe camel is known for its resilience. Carrying heavy loads in sweltering desert CHRIS JACOBIEheat over 160km with little water to drink is no easy job. Citizens matter most? Kwamboka Oyaro that are inaccessible due to nearly impassable roads, locals are forced to walk for hours to obtain urgent WHEN it becomes difficult to distinguish between character assassination and This “ship of the desert,” however, is built for such medical care. This has made the camel mobile clin- political campaigning, it becomes increasingly impossible for Namibians to chooseterrain—thick footpads help it navigate shifting ics the most convenient means of providing health between good and bad leadership at any level.sand and rocky paths with ease; long legs keep its services.body away from the surface heat; closing nostrils Bad administration and corruption will never be addressed if all Namibians arekeep sand at bay; and bushy eyebrows and eyelashes In one Samburu village, 34-year-old Jeremiah suspects by association or out of political convenience.protect the eyes. Samana struggled to contain his tears as he recounted the moment he watched his wife’s life ebb away Worse, no Namibian with any self-respect will volunteer for public service or These adaptive characteristics and physical features while she was giving birth to their third child. “If even community leadership out of fear of putting the reputation of family andhave come in handy for a novel transport system that it were today [with the camel mobile clinics], she friends at the mercy of political cannibals who hunt in a pack and devour their ownferries medical supplies and personnel to remote vil- would be alive,” he told Africa Renewal. to feed their own unchecked ambition.lages and underserved communities in Kenya. Today, as Samana watches camels loaded with Namibia will be robbed of the opportunity of its best citizens to serve the nation Camel clinics medicines plod past his manyatta to deliver services on all levels and the nation will be left with candidates that don’t care about their In Kenya’s Samburu County, with harsh climatic to his neighbours, he is grateful that, although they own reputation or even that of the very citizens they pretend to care about orconditions and more than 50% of the population came a little late to save his wife, he and his children represent. are beneficiaries of the services. The more Namibians are brought under the impression that the politicalliving below the poverty line without adequate sani- Motorbike ambulances infighting and character assassination is part of the 2017 Swapo elective congresstation, many may die in childbirth or from treatable Health services are hard to come by in Turkana, agenda, the more they are wrong.diseases such as malaria, diarrhoea, tetanus, water- Kenya’s largest county. A shortage of health person-borne diseases and eye and skin infections. nel means that one doctor serves about 50 000 peo- Evidence proves otherwise. Namibians who voted near unanimously for change ple. The new county government has devised ways in 2014 should not be the collateral damage of the Swapo civil war which rebels Camel mobile clinics have been hailed as one of the of taking health services nearer to the people in this started at the 2012 Congress after they did not accept the results at the partymore innovative and sustainable means of reaching vast, rural county. congress. They set their personal ambitions too high through over-confidence inlocal communities in far-flung areas. An initiative “We use motorcycle ambulances to reach our their candidates who failed and then destroyed all hope of political appointmentof Communities Health Africa Trust (CHAT), a people in the county’s seven sub-counties. Since the without elections.non-governmental organisation started 16 years ago introduction of this innovation, many people can eas-by Shanni Wreford-Smith, the camel mobile clinics ily access health services,” Jane Ajele, the county’s The leadership should now also seriously consider the Trojan Horse inside thewere started six years later and they target these health minister, told Africa Renewal. fortress of legendary Swapo unity and discipline.semi-nomadic communities that move from place to The ministry has six motorcycle ambulances serv-place in search of pasture and water. ing the sub-counties. Demand for the services is high, The relentless campaigns of character assassination by individuals exposing the and Ajele says there are plans to increase the number bitterness of the losing minority of the 2012 Congress rather than a democratic According to Wreford-Smith, a mobile clinic before the end of this year. campaign towards the 2017 Swapo congress.comprises 7 to 10 camels, a team of medical workers “The good thing about these ‘ambulances’ is thatand camel handlers. In the group are also two family they can navigate impassable roads to save lives. BoN Governor Shiimi, for all his public bravado, will be the first to admit thatplanning and HIV counsellors. Besides carrying medicine, they also ferry women in he should have treated the SME Bank matter differently and not in a way that labour to the nearest health facility,” she said. created even more insecurity and now also raises suspicion of a deeper political Once at their destination, the convoy pitches tent Similarly, Tana River County has introduced four agenda.near a big manyatta (a traditional homestead estab- motorcycle ambulances for piloting in four remotelished by a family or clan) for two to three days while villages which have one of the highest numbers of It now seems that he consulted with the President and his team on this verymembers of the team do door-to-door mobilising. maternal deaths in the country. serious matter only to deliberately ignore the advice a few hours later and proceed - Africa Renewal in a way that is now creating more insecurity in the future of the SME Bank. His The clinic serves on average 30 to 80 people, de- own powers are now questioned and trust suffers.pending on the size of the manyatta, before movingon to the next group. It provides basic health services It is, therefore, appropriate for a proper investigation and it can also be anand holistic family planning, “integrating a strong opportunity to investigate the botched Kwanza deal that cost Namibia billions ofcomponent of ecological awareness and sensitisa- dollars in a very difficult time. The nation has the right to be informed truthfully.tion.” What also did not go unnoticed was that the Ministry of Home Affairs was “We target communities in dire need of health economical with their truth regarding political interference in the issuing ofservices for common diseases such as malaria and Zimbabwean work permits and only got fed up now with political interference indiarrhoea,” says Violet Otieno, a social worker and the knowledge that most of the work permits would have expired at the end ofproject officer at CHAT. The clinics also do HIV/ the month anyway. More importantly, the Zimbabwe controversy is camouflagingAids testing and counselling, and referrals for antiret- the issue of corrupt Chinese work permits, either by design or by mistake.roviral treatment. Even the six percent salary increase that political office bearers received in April The camel mobile clinics are donor-funded, which last year that was being presented as a new and additional salary increase now,limits the number of trips they make to at least four backfired and exposes the ease with which those with political ill will towardscircuits per year—with each circuit taking up to two their own can be duped.weeks. It is alarming and lays bare the deep vein where political agendas are interfering The team has learned to safely navigate various with good governance and best practices at every level.risks, including dehydration, attacks from wildanimals and being caught between warring clans. It An old inconclusive investigation by BoN that friends of the Head of Statehas lost only four camels to sickness since the clinics assisted him financially for protecting the Israeli crook, Kobi Alexander, againststarted 10 years ago. extradition to the USA, was no coincidence. Lightning has a better chance to strike twice in the same spot. “The good thing is that the camels enable us toreach places where vehicles cannot [go],” Otieno The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) started its investigation in October 2009said. only to reach a final conclusion nearly eight years later and, therefore, Namibia can only conclude that the release of the finding of nothing is part of a conspiracy In Samburu, like other vast areas in northern Kenya of the impossible. All the related and unrelated events of the past few days are indeed related to a single strategy as in all the cases where the President and by implication his team and old and new friends are the target of character assassination from within. The sooner Namibia and the leadership can deal with the 2012 Congress, the sooner Namibia can rededicate to 2017 and beyond. To insinuate that friends only help each other if they can gain from such help, should be an insult to any Namibian who has a friend or is a friend to anybody. Throughout Namibian history, friends assisted each other without expecting something in return. This is what friends do, but it is a dangerous development when friendships are criminalized resulting in a general suspicion that will kill loyalty, goodwill and eventually will undermine any effort towards the unity that most Namibians are proud of. It was and is general knowledge that not everything was right at the SME Bank and that it was trouble-ridden from the day of its inception. What is broken will not be fixed by breaking rules. BoN and the SME board now have a unique opportunity to correct the wrongs and serve the small business community that were to benefit from the scheme in the first place. Except, if the support of close to 90% of voters that really matters are subjected to the agenda of those who clearly did not accept the Swapo Congress outcomes in 2012. The real danger now is that those who do not accept and respect election results will also not respect the will of the people if by a conspiracy of the gods they might rule one day. When gossip replaces debate and national consultation, Namibians will first lose their voice and eventually their vote.

8 BUSINESS 16 March - 22 March 2017BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review Increase in sin tax, but no proposed tax policies 8 March - 14 March 2017 TAX AFTER NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE THE BUDGET 33.60 - 92 NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 2.00 -- 3.099 -DOWN UP NICTUS HOLDINGS - NHL 4.00 - 816 NAMIBIA TUC / TTO 3.266 TRUSTCO GROUP AGR 1.46 - 211 HOLDINGS LIMITED 47.37 (0.02 11 308 AGRA LTD 501 20.99 FNB NAMIBIA FNB (0.10) 104 2.179 HOLDINGS LTD ORY 7.79 ORYX PROPERTIES BVN 10.13) 93 724 While wealth-based taxes could do more for Namibia with rebalancing unequal in- LIMITED BWH come distribution in the country, some of the tax policies voiced in the financial year 17.58 (0.23) 17 304 2017/18 budget could prove cumbersome when it comes to implementation as well as BIDVEST NAMIBIA the effects they have on the economy. LIMITED PRICE % BANK WINDHOEK HOLDINGS LTD 571 (0.19) 1,103 0.33COMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES 45,018 1.90 2,358 (0.12)BRENT CRUDE OIL 50.92 (8.94) NSX Local 7,339 0.26 Zorena Jantze cheque payments, the Receiver of the African Tax Administrators Fo-GOLD 1,201.90 (1.09) NSX All Share 3,399 0.42 Revenue will cease to accept cheque rum are currently working with thisPLATINUM 939.10 (2.56) JSE Top 40 23,828 Minister of Finance, Calle Schlett- payments by 30 June 2017. Another team to develop processes and audit % S&P 500 0.62 wein, announced an increase highlight is the completion of the procedures for transfer pricing. ThisFOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE (1.57) UK FTSE 100 of “sin tax” on alcoholic beverages, major on-going reforms with the focus could ultimately help Namibia (1.14) Euro Stoxx 50 tobacco, cigarettes and cigars based objective of deepening and broaden- to hastily protect its share of taxableN$ per US$ 13.18 (1.93) Hang Seng on Article 21 of the SACU Agree- ing the existing tax base. income from multinational opera-N$ per £ 16.01 ment, 2002. tions. With regard to the difficulty inN$ per ¢ 13.97 Emphasis was also put on curbing ease of paying taxes it was explained The increases on trade duties came tax base erosion, and profit shifting that the factor that has the biggestThe local market maintained its slow It is expected that growth for 2017 into effect on 22 February 2017. as businesses find newer ways to negative effect on Namibia’s rating on growth profile for the month of will be supported by recoveries in both evade paying taxes. Stefan Hugo, Tax the ease of paying taxes was the num-March, with the local index dipping to 571 agriculture and diamond mining, as well This could make a dent in the Leader at PwC detailed that Namibia ber of hours required to comply withthis week. Trustco Group Holdings lead as improved growth in uranium mining pockets of consumers as Namibia introduced transfer pricing sections Namibian tax laws (302 hours).the market in volume, with N$ 3.2 million and transport and communication imports most its tobacco products in the Income Tax Act in 2005. “Giv-worth of shares traded, and Namibia sectors. But risks such as low commodity from South Africa, therefore favoring en the worldwide focus on tax base Hugo suggested contributingBreweries in second place with N$ 3 prices and global uncertainty emanating it more. Regarding tax policy, there erosion, it is crucial that Namibia factors such as the hard copy filingmillion worth of shares traded. from trade relations between the US were no general tax rate increases or starts to monitor and enforce compli- process, follow-up time to get returnsThe Bank of Namibia reported in its and her trading partners remain, and introduction of new taxes. However, ance with these rules,” he said. assessed and dealing with tax queriesEconomic Outlook that the Namibian the recent outbreak of army worms in new tax policy and tax administra- in most cases requiring a taxpayereconomy’s growth slowed much more some parts of the country and in the tion reforms were proposed. In line A transfer pricing unit has been or his/her representative to visit thethan expected last year, with growth Southern African region constitute a with the regulatory determination established within Inland Revenue’s Inland Revenue office can be lengthyexpected to be only 1% for 2016, and major risk to growth in the agricultural by the Bank of Namibia to phase out Large Taxpayers Office, and it is process.growth for 2017 now only expected to sector. understood that representatives frombe 2.9%, down from 4% previously. Market Quote:This is due to a deeper than expected “Your most unhappy customers are yourcontraction in the diamond mining and greatest source of learning.” -- Bill Gatesconstruction sectors.Tender privileges benefit Otjozondjupa FNB and MTC Receipt-It onstrates the agility of corporateCEMENTING TIES: Ohorongo Cement’s Esther Mbathera working relationship with Ohorongo Staff Reporter understanding in terms of placingmanaging director, Hans-Wilhelm Cement that will benefit the business RMB Namibia, a division of FNB the customer’s needs first.Schütte. Photo contributed Ohorongo Cement and the Na- community,” Kgobetsi said. Namibia, in collaboration with mibia Chamber of Commerce and MTC, announced the implementa- When making a payment to MTC Industry (NCCI) Otjiwarongo on Ohorongo Cement’s managing tion of a unique Receipt-It solution. using either FNB Online Bank- Friday, 10 March, signed a corpora- director, Hans-Wilhelm Schütte said This allows all payments made to ing or the FNB App, FNB account tion agreement that would see NCCI the company is looking forward to MTC via any of FNB’s payment holders must select one of two registered members in the Otjozon- this strategic partnership that will help channels (FNB Online Banking, the options. djupa region enjoy privileges when it build the capacity of local entrepre- FNB App, FNB ATMs and Branch- comes to the awarding of tenders by neurs. es) to reflect in near real-time in The first is MTC Contract Invoice Ohorongo Cement. the individual MTC subscriber’s Payment: This account should be “We at Ohorongo Cement believe account. selected when making payment The partnership agreement aims to that agreements such as these, will towards outstanding invoices. This promote friendly relations to create a create a win-win solution that would ‘’This solution will eliminate the is also the account to be used to re- conducive business environment, by ensure sustainable job creation for need for subscribers to rush to activate suspended accounts. means of cooperation on information Namibia,” Schütte said. an MTC branch to make urgent sharing through investment oppor- payments, or to send confirmation The second option is MTC tunities, infrastructural and project NCCI’s chief executive officer, Tarah of payments made from any of the Contract Prepayment: This account developments between Ohorongo Shaanika, noted that the signing of FNB payment channels to the MTC should be selected when a customer Cement and the chamber. the agreement between the NCCI Call Centre,’’ explains Malcolm has reached their credit limit and Otjiwarongo Branch and Ohorongo Fraser, Head of Corporate Banking wants to open up their service to The chairperson of the Otjiwarongo Cement is indeed a huge milestone at RMB Namibia. further usage, or for when they’re Branch, Eddy Kgobetsi, on his part and a first of its kind. travelling abroad where roaming was ecstatic with the historic agree- Tim Ekandjo, MTC’s Chief Hu- charges may apply. ment signed with Ohorongo Cement The agreement is geared towards man Capital and Corporate Affairs and its commitment to the local employment creation, skills and Officer, advised that convenience Once a payment has been suc- branch. knowledge transfer for Namib- and customer-centric solutions cessfully processed, FNB will send ians, which in line with the Growth have always formed part of the bed- MTC a confirmation message, thus “The local branch has been making at Home Strategy of the Ministry rock of MTC innovation, and that allowing MTC to immediately ap- positive strides in reviving its activities Industrialisation, Trade and SME this partnership with FNB dem- ply the credit to the MTC custom- and is looking forward to a long-term Development, and the Government of er’s account. Namibia’s Policy initiatives such as Vi- sion 2030, NDP5, and the Harambee Prosperity Plan.NEW DEVELOPMENT! Contact our agents: Jan 081 1 777 444Small complex with 6 units in Otjomuise EXT 4 now selling from N$1,310,000.00 Anita 081 127 5828 Marion 081 327 9659Costs included! 3 Bedrooms with two bathrooms and open plan kitchen living area and single car port. Office 061 279 700 www.spesbona.com.na

16 March - 22 March 2017 BUSINESS 9WBCG FINDSAfreximbank finances crossborder trade TRUSTCO BANK INVESTMENT CORNERPARTNERThe Walvis Bay Corridor Group managed to sign an agreement with a new Inve$tment Product$partner to further develop Namibia and the country’s infrastructure in sup-porting its transport hub dreams. Let’s recap on last week’s article where we discussed the different notice accounts offered at Trustco Bank, A Notice account is a type of interest bearing investmentStaff Reporter account that allows penalty-free withdrawals only after notice is provided. This time around, we will introduce to you the Trustco Bank Fixed Term Deposit (FTD)During the inauguration of the DEVELOP AFRICA: African Export-Import Bank headquarters in Cairo, Account. African Corridor Management Egypt. Photo contributedAlliance (ACMA) recently in Trustco Bank Fixed Term Deposit (6 – 60 Months)Walvis Bay, the African Export- dum of Understanding (MoU) with a braches in Nigeria andImport Bank (Afreximbank) with the African Capacity Build- Zimbabwe. Like the WBCG its • Invest funds for a period of 6 – 60 months.signed the agreement and has now ing Foundation to build capacity new partner hopes to encourage • Invest funds for a specific period and it will mature after indicated period.become one of WBCG partners. for research and policy formu- intra-African trade by supporting • Your interest rate is fixed as per sign-up agreement. lation and another MoU with the development of continental • Minimum investment amount of N$200.00. Afreximbank is keen on work- Ecobank Transnational to jointly supply chains and export manu- • Top-ups can be made at intervals.ing with WBCG to explore the finance private sector projects. facturing capacity. • Withdrawals can only be done at maturity.financial support of private sector • Deposits may be used as security (collateral) for personal advances.investment as part of Namibia’s Conceived by African Gov- Afreximbank support tradedream in becoming a logistics ernments and private and in goods and services between What is a Fixed Term Deposit?hub for the Southern African institutional investors as well as African countries and is particu-Development Community. An non-African financial institu- larly keen to support the devel- This is an Investment account, which allows you to invest money for a specifiedinstitution established to support tions and private investors, this opment of the agro-processing, period of time, where you are repaid your principal investments along with yourtrade progress in Africa, Afrex- continental trade finance Bank is light manufacturing and tradable interest, only at the end of the investment period. Which means, you are compelledimbank has remained true to its headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, service sectors. to leave your funds uninterrupted for the agreed period of your investment withoutmission objective of stimulating a premature withdrawals.consistent expansion, diversifica- The FTD is the opposite of a Call account, which allows you to obtain your funds attion and development of African any time. As a price for the convenience of withdrawal at any time, the Call accounttrade, whilst remaining dedicated generally offers lower interest rates compared to the fixed term deposits.as a socially responsible financial With the Fixed Term Deposit (FTD), you can invest funds on a short and long terminstitution. basis earning a very attractive interest rate. i.e. Retirement, children education, buying that dream home etc. The bank recently committedto financing other capital projects How does it work?on the African continent. Thisincludes a US$250 million in • Deposit money into your investment account and receive a fixed rate inoil sector financing with Congo- return. This rate is not market based, thus will not be affected by theBrazzaville, signing a Memoran- fluctuating market trend.Youth trade association necessity • Investment period – It is very important to carefully consider your period of investment, as it reflects how long you may need to wait before your Zorena Jantze especially from a policy environ- manufacturing and services will account matures, in other words before you can have complete access to ment perspective. only be beneficial if understood your funds again. The Trade Talk forum, an ini- well and hence utilised to createtiative hosted by the Namibia Maria Immanuel, trade and the intended impact and benefits • 6 to 60 months - Your investment period will also have a direct influenceTrade Forum (NTF), estab- investment policy analyst said to the economy at large. on your interest rate, normally the longer the term, the higher the interestlished that business oppor- that emerging entrepreneurs, rate. The Trustco FTD currently offers you competitive interest rates.tunities to emerging start up especially the youth, are keen It was also established thatentrepreneurs in Namibia are and ready to participate in the existing business associations Why Invest with Trustco Bank?halted due to entrepreneurs economy through various in- have no platform to representhaving no access to relevant novative initiatives in the various young entrepreneurs’ interest in • Your Capital is Guaranteedand timely information relat- economic sectors of the country. the economy, while member- • Competitive Interest Ratesing to the country’s national “It is important for young and ship fee for joining is hefty for • Securitydevelopment initiatives. emerging entrepreneurs to under- start-ups, especially when there • No monthly fees or commission charged stand the prioritised sectors for is no direct benefit to grow their • Exclusive customer service The Trade Talk initiative is development by government in nascent business initiatives. • Reputable Brandinspired by the interest shown by order to accelerate development Present entrepreneurs recom-young Namibians to understand in the country,” Immanuel noted. mended that a body in the form REQUIREMENTS TO OPEN A TRUSTCO BANKdomestic trade, international of an association would thus be INVESTMENT ACCOUNT:trade and how the Namibian She explained that policy ideal to advocate for youth issues FOR ADULTSeconomy functions in general, interventions available in strate- in the economy and also lobby – ID or Valid Passport gic sectors such as agriculture, government for policy reforms FOR MINORS suitable to their needs. – ID/ Valid passport of parent and child’s full birthYOUNG GUNS: Young entrepreneurs at the Trade Talk forum. Certificate.Photo contributed The initiative aims of the trade – Guardian’s ID / Valid Passport, Guardianship talk was to bring information related to trade, investment and Letter and Child’s Full Birth Certificate. business opportunities to emerg- ing start up entrepreneurs in Tip of the Week Namibia. Stick to your plan: it’s vital that The Trade Talk formed a com- you stick to your goal when going mittee consisting of 16 members through tough economic periods. to spearhead the establishing of the ‘Namibia Young Entrepre- How do you know whether you neurs Association’. The first are achieving your goal? Before phase is to conduct a survey investing, you should have a of interested entrepreneurs to clear objective as to what that identify their needs and how investment must do for you. Is it they want to see the association to keep your money safe, grow it function. over time or receive an income that must sustain you until a certain age? Knowing what you want to achieve, will enable you to match the most appropriate investment strategy and allow you to determine whether you are on the right track or not.MEASURE TOGETHERACHIEVE SUCCESS PARTNERS IN PERSONAL & COLLECTIVE WEALTH CREATION [email protected] | T: +264 (0)61 434 8850 | www.tbn.na

10 COASTAL 16 March - 22 March 2017COASTAL Municipality payment system crippled Omaruru drowning victim foundHACKERS ATTACKWALVIS COUNCIL Niel Terblanche During the incident, Tjipundi and a girl of about the same age were sweptFor the past two months rate payers of Walvis Bay had to queue at the Civic Centre After a relentless search for the away by the floodwater. The girlfor hours on the day their payments were due to collect statements from municipal remains of a teenage boy from managed to escape death by clingingofficials to settle their accounts. Omaruru who drowned almost to the branches of a dead tree. Initial two weeks ago in a flood of the reports suggested that the girl went Niel Terblanche Omaruru River, he was found close missing but it was later established to Okombahe. that it was in fact the boy that wentAt the latest council meeting the missing. According to one of the mayor of Walvis Bay, Immanuel Members of the Special Reserve members of the emergency serviceWilfried blamed cyber criminals for the Force of the Namibian police found the girl who was not yet identifiedtroubles and said their dastardly deeds the body of the 19-year-old Ronald spent some time in the Omarurueven interrupted the day to day function- Tjipundi almost 70 kilometres from hospital after the incident.ing of the council itself. the spot where he disappeared under the raging water of the river. “The girl was discharged from “By now everyone must be aware of hospital in the meantime. The searchthe intermittent ICT problems we have Teams of specialised divers and foot was moved from the outskirts ofbeen experiencing the past few weeks as patrols from Windhoek and Walvis Omaruru further down the river tocyber criminals tried to worm their way Bay have been combing the banks of include Nai Nais in the vicinity ofinto our network. This is also the reason the river for nearly two weeks. The Okombahe, Uis and even the Omdelwhy the Ordinary Council Meeting river flooded sporadically which Dam after a local resident reportedof February was delayed,” he said. He forced the scuba diving team to that he saw a body floating down theapologised for the inconvenience and abandon their effort several times. river,” he said.undertook to do whatever it requiresto prevent similar scenarios in future. Community projectsWilfried said the good news is that with boosted by aidthe expertise the municipality was able tosource, the ICT system has been restored HACKED: Walvis Bay mayor, Immanuel Wilfried. Photo contributedto such an extent that it is able to deliverthe core functions. “It may still take awhile before we are back to full capac-ity but once again we wish to assure ourcustomers that their data and confiden-tial records are safe. We were fortunate toemerge from the situation fairly intact, assome organisations or companies neverrecover at all. What we have also learnedfrom this experience is that Namibiadoes have the expertise to deal with suchdisasters effectively,” he said.Mayor warns against land fraudsters Niel Terblanche There are individuals and groups of of Farm 37 in order to address a HELPING HAND: LÜderitz. Photo contributed people who are currently spreading number of issues that potentiallyThe development of a new town- incorrect information and thus mis- posed as stumbling blocks. These Niel Terblanche money would be used to erect a fenceship at Walvis Bay has been a leading the public about the status issues were amicably resolved and The community of Lüderitz is getting on piece of land, where they plan tosubject of speculation and even and development of Farm 37. They official approval for the establish- involved in the war on drugs in the plant lucerne. The Lüderitz Communityfraud according to the mayor. have even gone as far as collecting ment of Farm 37 should therefore small harbour town by providing facili- Agriculture Project received N$5 000 money from people to reserve erven be a mere formality. ties for the drug enforcement unit of towards the funding of the fence. At the latest council meeting the at Farm 37,” he said. the Namibian Police.mayor of Walvis Bay, Immanuel “Once we have received that first Their project is located on an areaWilfried, touched on a matter that Wilfried appealed to residents round of approval can we move In this regard the Marco Fishing north of the Lüderitz Town Council’shas made media headlines the past not to fall into those traps because forward to the series of require- Charitable Trust donated a total of sewage treatment plant close to thefew months. “Farm 37 and what it is highly unlikely that they will ments to satisfy the Townships N$8 000 to the Lüderitz Community popular Agate Strand.the Council’s plans are regarding see their money again and they will Board, before we can plan for the Against Substance and Alcohol Abusethe development of a new township not be able to reserve any erven provision of services. By the time Committee to renovate a building for So, we will keephas been the subject of speculation through dubious means. we provide feedback to the public this purpose. up with theseand even fraud. We would like to again, we should have a better idea kinds of ges-emphasise that only Council has He said the allocation of erven at of the timeline it would require to In receiving the donation, chairperson tures towards com-the mandate to make any official Farm 37 will be done strictly ac- develop the first phase of Farm 37. of Lüderitz Community Against Sub- munity empowermentannouncements regarding Farm 37. cording to the official waiting list. Before then, any unofficial informa- stance and Alcohol Abuse Committee, and development,” tion should not be taken notice of,” Desmond Bester, said he was thankful The mayor said it is important to he said. for the donation and undertook to use JAN SCHOLTZ note that last month Council had the money for intended purpose. met with NAMPAB on the matter Chairperson of Marco Fishing Charitable Trust Bester said the organisation is busy2015 Ford Figo 2013 Honda Brio 1.2 2015 Toyota Etios XS 2015 Toyota Etios XS 1.5 with the renovation of a building in At the handover, chairperson of 1.4 Ambiente Comfort HB 1.5 HB Sedan the Nautilus suburb. The building was Marco Fishing Charitable Trust, Jan previously owned by a local fish- Scholtz said the trust has always been 128,000 105,000 135,000 139,900 ing company. This building has been at the forefront of helping to meet the donated to the Namibian Police’s Drug needs of the community. He said the2015 Renault Duster 1.5 2013 Nissan Juke 1.6 2014 Ford Ecosport Eco 2010 Toyota Hilux 2.5 Enforcement Unit to permanently ac- trust’s charitable activities, including TDCi 4x4 Acenta Plus Boost 1.0 Trend D4D S/C LWB commodate its members at the coastal the latest donations, are inspired by town. President Dr Hage Geingob’s Harambee 225,000 185,000 218,000 149,900 Prosperity Plan. “Our goal is to renovate this building2012 Toyota Hilux 2.5 2013 Toyota Hilux 2.5 2011 Toyota Hilux 2.5 2014 Toyota Hilux 2.5 to accommodate the drug enforce- “So, we will keep up with these kinds D4D S/C D4D S/C D4D SRX S/C 4X4 D4D SRX D/C 4X4 ment unit to ensure their permanent of gestures towards community em- presence in Lüderitz to carry out their powerment and development,” Scholtz 169,900 179,900 225,000 295,000 duties. We cannot do this without the promised, and appealed to other stake- Contact: A/H: Antonio 081 273 6926 - Negumbo 081 274 0888 help of outside funding. Therefore, we holders, especially in Lüderitz, to follow are thankful that Marco Fishing have the example and contribute generously responded to our plea,” he said. towards community projects in order to uplift those living under the yoke of The chairperson of Lüderitz Commu- poverty. nity Agriculture Project, Keith Martin, also thanked Marco Fishing for a dona- tion towards their project and said the

16 March - 22 March 2017 COASTAL 11 'We hope to create awareness for employment' Mondesa stands up against crimeAREVA APPOINTS streets. “We need more members to//HOABEB Marshallino Beukes join and also the business fraternityStruggling French uranium mining company, Areva Namibia has appointed a new direc- Crime in Swakopmund’s Mondesa to get on board of this gallant initia-tor to its management board, Harry //Hoabeb was appointed as a director of the com- suburb is escalating by the day, with tive in order to achieve our goal – apany’s Namibian board with effect from January 2017. the main crimes committed being crime-free Mondesa,” Cloete noted. domestic violence, gang fights, Niel Terblanche position he still holds today. burglaries and drug dealing, as per The group got their first sponsor He has also served as the first the newly established Mondesa in the form of branded T-shirtsBorn in Otjiwarongo, Mr mayor of Arandis, when the Neighbourhood Watch. from a local business, Shabona //Hoabeb attended Martin town was proclaimed in 1991. Investment cc in Mondesa. CloeteLuther High School in Okam- The Neighbourhood Watch was emphasised that they are in needbahe, before joining Rössing In his new role as a director established about a year ago, but be- of reflector jackets, pepper spray toUranium mine in 1991. He of Areva Namibia, //Hoabeb cause of the lack of interest and sup- protect themselves, and financialspent 27 years at Rössing, sees the potential to overcome port shown by the community the assistance to keep their administra-gaining qualifications and some of the key challenges group had to put on hold their self tion going. He is inviting residentsexperience in various fields, facing the country today, imposed task. However, they picked of the suburb to join the group andwith processing and mainte- especially unemployment. up where they left off about three to stop being afraid of criminalsnance as his primary areas. months ago, with ten members roaming the streets of their beloved “With our French partner, patrolling the streets of Mondesa Mondesa. “We need to stand up to //Hoabeb holds various and as the industry recovers on weekends - when most of the this thugs and criminals and rootprofessional qualifications, in the future, we hope to cre- crimes are being committed. At this them out. The only way we canincluding a Fitter Diploma ate avenues of employment. I stage they are only patrolling on do it, is by taking hands and workfrom the Namibian Institute am confident that we can do foot, as transport is not frequently together as one,” is Cloete’s messageof Mining and Technology, that,” he said. available. According to the coordi- to the Mondesa community.a senior primary education nator, Jay-Marshall Cloete, who ini-certificate and completed the Welcoming //Hoabeb dur- tiated the Mondesa Neigbourhood We need moreUniversity of Stellenbosch’ ing the first board meeting Watch, the group is getting positive members toSenior Management Develop- held in February, AREVA feedback from the community at join and alsoment Programme. Managing Director, Hilifa this stage and he is positive that the business Mbako, said, “Harry’s long- they will rapidly grow in numbers. fraternity to get Following his departure standing quality leadership They operate in close cooporation on board of thisfrom Rössing, he became roles in mining, commerce with the Mondesa Police Station gallant initiative inchief executive officer of and local authority brings and also some local security compa- order to achieve oura multi-services company to Areva a wealth of valu- nies. Jabulani, Mondesa, Tulinawa goal – a crime-freeknown as Arandis Services, a able experience, especially and Oletweni are their target areas. Mondesa,” during the current turbulent The group has already made a few times faced by the uranium arrests and according to Cloete they JAY-MARSHALL CLOETE, industry.” have encountered children as young as 13, using and selling drugs on the Coordinator, EXPERT: Harry //Hoabeb. Photo contributedEmpowerment women expo DEATH AND FUNERAL NOTICEEMPOWER: Mary Shikongo. Photo: Niel Terblanche Niel Terblanche women exhibitors will be selected to Allegra StuurmannUpcoming entrepreneurs and espe- undergo a variety of training disciplinescially women will have exposure to all such as sewing, needle work and aspects 12 August 1981available economic and employment of the hospitality industry and someopportunities during the second Annual of the workshops will also focus on 04 March 2017Trade Expo planned for the people of gender-based violence and how womenWalvis Bay. are able to defend themselves during John 16:22 such incidents. “So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and According to the organiser of the your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”event, Mary Shikongo, the expo is aimed “In my life I have been the victim ofat the empowerment of women who face gender-based violence. I will lead some Vigil at home Memorial Service at Churchthe possibility of gender-based violence of the lectures personally because I haveon a daily basis. The event is also aimed learned to cope with bringing up my 448 Moira Street, Soweto Katutura Bet-el Lutheran Parishat the creation of job opportunities children on my own and how to avoid Clemence Kapuuo Street, Nama 10within underprivileged and marginal- the negative influence of violence,” she Sunday 12 March 2017ised communities. said. Shikongo has an office in Walvis Time: 16h00 Thursday 16 March 2017 Bay where she assists women to register Friday 17 March 2017 Time: 18h00 Shikongo is the founder of the Face of their small and medium enterprises Time: 18h00Namibia franchise. She said that the eco- along with the provision of business Enquiriesnomic situation of people in townships plans. She also assists women with con- Funeral Servicelike Kuisebmond where the expo will tacts to non-governmental organisations Maureen Meyertake place have forced her to rethink her with grants to develop micro businesses Bet-el Lutheran Parish +264 811286470 / +264 812088371strategy and approach to the tangible to acquire equipment and machinery. Clemence Kapuuo Street, Nama 10empowerment of women. Belinda Stuurmann - Mokhatu “We really did not have a lot of money Saturday 18 March 2017 +264 818920264 “We have identified different groups to work with this time and were forced Time: 08h00 from homeof women who will benefit from the to build our own stalls and provide Raymond Goeiemanexpo. These groups include Ovahimba, decent space for exhibitors to show what 09h00 Church service starts +264 817869483Topnaar and San women and all of the they can do. I sincerely hope that theinformal entrepreneurs will have the success of this expo, even if it is fromopportunity to show their wares at the humble beginnings and small, will growexpo. They will each receive a free stall, from strength to strength and becometransport to and from the venue, free an event that will benefit all the womenmeals and accommodation for the dura- of Namibia,” she said.tion of the Upcoming EntrepreneursExpo,” she said. She said that five of the The expo will take place at the Kuiseb- mond soccer stadium and will run from 29 to 31 March.

12 NORTHERN 16 March - 22 March 2017 Nine schools in Oshana temporarily closedFLOOD FORCESFAMILIES TO RELOCATEREBUILDING: Flooded homesteads in Oshoopala area. Photo: Maria David Red Cross aids flood victimsThe Oshakati Town Council has so far relocated 562 flood victims Maria Davidcomprising of 120 families to a temporary centre in Ekuku due torecent heavy rainfall that lead to flooding in the town. Maria David area known as Amunghambya location 120 Red Cross Namibia has come to the aid of SUPPORT: Klara Braun, Red Cross volunteer, assists corrugated houses are under water. These hundreds of Oshakati residents affected by Elizabeth Mathews to carry the donated articles sheGovernor of Oshana region, Clemens houses were constructed in an area which is floods in Oshana, Omusati and Ohangwena received. Photo by Maria David Kashuupulwa, said in the Oshoopala susceptible to flooding, but were built without region. At Ekuku they assisted flood victims authorisation from Oshakati Town Council. by donating blankets, soap, pots, set of REBUILDING: Governor of Oshana region spoons and forks and mats. Clemens Kashuupulwa. Photo: Maria David “The residents include 277 children, 13 pregnant women, 24 breastfeeding children, Speaking at the handover ceremony attended one elder person and three disabled people. by a number of Red Cross volunteers and A clinic is available to assist the people,” members of the Office of the Oshana Gover- Kashuupulwa said. nor, branch manager of Oshikoto Red Cross, Sacky Angula, said that the every contribu- Kashuupulwa said that parts of the region tion, however small, the Red Cross is giving have not yet experienced any flooding per se, will go a long way in assisting those that are but only heavy rains which left roads damaged affected by the heavy rainfall that recently and eight houses at Ekuku Township under flooded their homes. water. Elizabeth Mathews, a victim of the flood, Meanwhile, nine schools have temporarily said that the donations they got from Red closed, due to learners being unable to cross Cross brought meant a lot to her and other the oshanas and rivers. victims as they have been given hope again. “What we got today is really different from He added that Roads Authority has con- what we have been getting in the past. We got firmed that the roads which were damaged due pots, cups, plates and other kitchen utensils, to heavy rainfall will be rehabilitated soon. whereas in other years we only got blankets,” This follows after the Okatana-Onamutai road she said. and Ondangwa-Oshrkasheka gravel road were damaged by heavy rains last week. She said many flood victims lost most of their belongs during the start of the flood, The contractor company working on the while the few that managed to take out some Okatana- Endola road was able to unblock the more possessions could not save it due to culverts along the road, in order to prevent space limitations in the tents they were given water from flowing into the mahangu fields of after they got relocated to Ekuku area. the people who are close to the road.IOL MOBILE BUS SCHEDULE 2017 DATE ACTIVITIES LOCATION TRIP 1:22 March 2017 Rehoboth23 March 2017 IOL Students’ Queries Okahandja DEPARTURE DATE: 22 MARCH 201724 March 2017 Academic, finance, registration, study materials, Okahandja ARRIVAL DATE: 24 MARCH 201724 March 2017 IT related, promotional, sales, etc. Windhoek Be sure to catch the IOL mobile bus in IOL Students’ Queries your town to have your student-related Academic, finance, registration, study materials, queries addressed or to register for a IT related, promotional, sales, etc. course of your choice. IOL Students’ Queries Contact us Academic, finance, registration, study materials, Tel: +264 61 270 9100 IT related, promotional, sales, etc. Email: [email protected] Web: www.iol.na IOL Students’ Queries Academic, finance, registration, study materials, IT related, promotional, sales, etc.

16 March - 22 March 2017 NORTHERN 13 Snake bite victim now wants to be reptile expertBACK TO SCHOOL AFTERSNAKE BITEThe victim of a Zebra snake bite is now dreaming of becoming a specialist in snakes. Little Venecia Gaeses, a Grade 7 learner in Tsumeb, has re-cently returned to school after being hospitalised for nine months after she was bitten by a poisonous Zebra snake. Maria David FEARLESS: Venecia Gaeses on Tov farm during her holidays. Photo contributedGaeses said that it feels good to back to school after such a long period of time. The only challenge shefaced was eye problems as a result of the side effectsthat she experienced after being bitten. “It really feelsgood to be back to school. After my experience I nowwant to become a snake specialist,” she said. Furthermore, she urged other children to take edu-cation serious, and not go to school as an obligationto their parents, but to enjoy being in school sinceeducation is the key to bright future. “School is the only place that keeps you out oftrouble,” said Gaeses. To prove her point, Gaeses was able to jump Grade6 after passing Grade 5 with excellent results. Rev Edward Amadhila, Centre Manager of Tov,said that they have no doubt that Gaeses will be topof her class. “We have taught her over the years towork hard. She spent her holidays looking after ourcattle at Tov Evergreen Farm without fear, in thevery field where she was bitten by the Zebra snake,”he said. Public Notice Creditors, Mass Distance Charges and Fuel Levy Refunding Clients The Road Fund Administration (RFA) is hereby informing all its clients and suppliers/service providers that its current Financial Year ends on 31 March 2017.  All suppliers/service providers that have rendered a service to the RFA, until 31 March 2017 are kindly requested to submit their invoices by the 15th of April 2017.  All Mass Distance Charges (MDC) liable vehicle owners/operators are reminded to pay their charges before or on the 31st of March 2017.  All Fuel Levy Refund Claimants are reminded to submit their claims before or on the 31st of March 2017. Further inquiries may be directed as follows: Creditors: Telephone number Email address Contact person 061- 433 3033 [email protected] Mr Taliya Hamupembe 061- 433 3049 [email protected] Ms Wilika Batista MDC Assessors: Telephone number Email address Contact person 061- 433 3014 [email protected] Ms Eivy Kambalala 061- 433 3057 [email protected] Ms Naomi Mathews 061- 433 3023 [email protected] Ms Ingrid Kgobetsi 061- 433 3017 [email protected] Mr Justus Geingob Fuel Levy Refund Assessors: Telephone number Email address Contact person 061- 433 3013 [email protected] Ms Alma Nghishitile 061- 433 3058 [email protected] Ms Jennifer Mbauruma 061- 433 3015 [email protected] Ms Genseba Tjipepa Mass Distance Charges: Owners/operators of MDC liable vehicles will not be allowed to renew their annual vehicle licences at all NaTIS and registering authorities’ offices without providing a proof of payment receipt for MDC, which is issu ed by the RFA. For news and tips in the North, Owners/operators of MDC liable vehicles are required to present their log books to law enforcement officers upon request, and if caught without or an incomplete log book, such owner/operator may be fined on the spot call Maria David or face prosecution. Tel: +264 065 233 315 - Cell: 0817690120 Email: [email protected]

14 ADVERTS 1 1604251 39 2 1630217 39 6 1611512 39 4 1633469 39 6 1622739 39 16 March - 22 March 2017 WINNING REMINDER NUMBERS THESE 5 NUMBERS APPEARED IN LAST WEEK’S INFORMANTÉ. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER.www.informante.web.na • 061-275 4102 / 4363 Find us on Your Community NEWSPAPERyour number The bearer of this newspaper is authorised by Trustco to sell it at any price between N$4 - N$10 for his/her own benefit. There can be no true freedom for all without true prosperity for all.CONGRATULATIONS Miss Sylvia IkangaN$ 10 000 WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 411-60125-1 | 14-65856-1 | 06-56452-1 13-104543-2 | 6-96510-2 | 15-67069-2 1-115005-3 | 6-131537-3 | 6-142224-3 6-174164-4 | 6-173190-4 | 15-153258-402-29273-1 | 03-30936-1 1-75628-2 6-110014-3 | 1 117952 3 13-186662-4 | 14-186859-4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 815-193269-5 | 6-213595-5 | 15-197166-5 6-263397-6 | 1-23945-6 | 13-269868-6 6-293392-7 | 6-297187-7 1-104543-8 | 15-96510-8 | 1-67069-814-229750-5 |15-190382-5 3-244274-6 6-75628-8 | 14-355 900-8 WEEK 11 WEEK 9 WEEK 10 WEEK 12 1-450947-11 | 14-481726-11 | 6-464257-1113-395689-9 | 6-382907-9 | 15-359514-9 6-415206-10 | 1-409719-10 | 6-432381-10 1-493317-12 | 6-517582-12 | 15-488505-126-381326-9 6-420676-10 WEEK 15 WEEK 16 WEEK 13 WEEK 14 6-620622-15 | 11-644428-15 | 1-608904-15 6-632333-15 | 6-612902-15 8-683047-16 | 6-659838-16 | 3-654515-166-554570-13 | 3-531983-13 | 13-564120-13 1-567371-14 | 11-601661-14 | 1-569246-141-525884-13 WEEK 19 WEEK 20 WEEK 18 WEEK 17 4-780874-19 | 12-809719-19 | 6-792512-19 6-841546-20 | 3-820206-20 | 6-827985-20 13-769201-18 | 1-733653-18 | 6-748700-18 1-817770-2011-726532-17 | 12-727143-17 | 6-721715-17 6-754574-18 | 11-767713-18 WEEK 236-716076-17 | 14-729687-17 WEEK 24 WEEK 22 6-959516-23 | 1-939729-23 | 6-955656-23 WEEK 21 13-976425-23 | 6-949788-23 11-1015406-24 | 6-1005582-24 | 1-978653-24 1-897145-22 | 6-913077-22 | 6-904914-22 6-989006-24 | 6-987359-246-873103-21 | 6-884695-21 | 8-889215-21 13-933556-22 | 6-924083-22 WEEK 2711-890402-21 | 1-855644-21 WEEK 28 WEEK 26 11-1138537-27 | 6-1117840-27 | 3-1133948-27 WEEK 25 6-1123028-27 8-1178290-28 | 13-1182652-28 | 6-1160104-28 6-1073498-26 | 6-1078233-26 | 1-1061515-26 6-1153306-286-1035687-25 | 4-1052981-25 | 6-1039707-25 6-1066478-26 | 5-1094581-26 WEEK 311-1020684-25 | 6-1048073-25 WEEK 32 WEEK 30 1 1272195 31 | 4 1301032 31 | 12 1306040 31 WEEK 29 3 1299974 31 | 6 1274370 31 2 1339407 32 | 5 1343246 32 | 3 1340694 32 6 1239007 30 | 6 1241610 30 | 11 1263883 30 6 1321132 32 | 6 1335627 323 1217852 29 | 6 1203755 29 | 1 1189401 29 5 1231083 30 | 6 1238606 30 WEEK 355 1219418 29 | 6 1192843 29 WEEK 36 WEEK 34 6 1444355 35 | 1 1434620 35 | 3 1466155 35 WEEK 33 6 1446396 35 | 13 1473640 35 13 1515533 36 | 6 1498190 36 | 2 1505264 36 6 1411564 34 | 11 1428762 34 | 6 1412267 34 6 1502098 36 | 6 1483624 366 1368297 33 | 1 1354890 33 | 6 1364992 33 11 1396635 34 | 3 1377601 346 1377601 33 WEEK 38 WEEK 37 13 1597631 38 | 6 1570793 38 | 12 1596208 381 1521225 37 | 11 1552748 37 | 6 1524483 37 10 1593990 38 | 6 1583924 384 1550071 37Visit Informanté’s Facebook page for more details on how you can win, how you can claim your prize as well as all the Ts & Cs

16 March - 22 March 2017 ADVERT 15 AG HASHTAG Android Lollipop 5.5” Screen 13MP Camera LTE 2499ONLY N$PT1718 AG GLOW STK STORM 2E Pluz Android Android Marshmallow 8GB Memory 8GB Memory 2MP Camera 5MP Camera FM Radio 3G Network 659ONLY 579ONLY N$ N$ Ts & Cs Apply. While Stocks Last. Available in all MTC MobileHomes.

16 ENTERTAINMENT 16 March - 22 March 2017ENTERTAINMENT Suzy also fights for girls’ rightsSPEAKINGTHROUGH MUSICIf you’ve seen her on stage, you might get the mesmeric feeling that she isn’t playingthe saxophone, but it’s rather the instrument playing her. Zorena Jantze with words and expressing myself, of routine but pushes herself every WHAT IT TAKES: Talented Namibian saxophonist, Suzy Eises. Photo contributed the saxophone becomes an exten- day as an independent artist. WhenSuzy Eises, renowned Namibian sion of my communication. asked what social issues are closest saxophonist has beguiled Namib- to her heart she explained that she isian music lovers with her feature For example, sometimes I like to close to the youth, especially thosetracks such as ‘Get It on Tonight’ feel proud, not in a pompous man- that are unfortunate. “I believe thatwith Gazza and funky Hip-Hop ner, but being proud of who you are, tampons and pads should not be ainstrumentals such as ‘Lick’ with when people try to bring you down, commodity as menstruation is notproducer Nasha Blaque. This year, this is the reason why some of the a choice. Why are condoms free butSuzy will be getting Namibians into songs I wish to make will be House thousands of less fortunate girls goa free-flowing rhythm with her new tracks, I want Namibians to feel through the embarrassment of notself-titled EP album, introducing good and dance,” she said. having pads, or staying away fromherself as a solo artist. school, simply because they can’t af- Suzy explained that she is not ford to buy pads,” she questioned. With regard to her creative process defined by one ethnic backgroundSuzy mused that for her music is or language, “I like to understand Suzy shared that she has plansa personal journey, a reflection of everyone regardless of age, gender to release an EP album earlier thisemotions. “I don’t feel like I’m good and sex. I want to relate to every- year which will be composed of six one.” With regard to the challenges tracks, co-produced by Imms and she faces, Suzy explained that she’s DJ Kaboz. bound by the monotonous chainsOshana film fest debutsSILVER SCREEN: A scene from the Mozambican war drama, The Train of Salt andSugar. Photo contributed Maria David and socio-political scene in Namibia. It VIVA LA FRANCE aims at providing platforms on AfricanIn an attempt to bring major cultural thoughts and ideas through exhibitions, Though Namibia is not a French speaking nation, it does offers French as a second language in 13 schools in the country.activities to people outside Windhoek film events, workshops, and dissemina- To celebrate the French language, the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre will host a celebration of the French culture andand decentralise the arts and cultural tion of African literature. diversity from 22 to 24 March. The event will showcase the dynamism of the French language, as it will host children andscene of Namibia, AfricAvenir has teenagers from schools all over Windhoek who learn French as a second language. They will showcase their talents inpartnered with NEPC and the Oshana This year marks the first edition of dance, singing, theater, poetry, and many more. The main event will take place on 24 March with the graduation ceremonyRegional Council to bring entertain- something the organisers hope will to award student their DELF-DALF diplomas in French studies,ment to the north. become an annual event in Oshana re- gion. Oshana region governor, Clemens As a result, the first ever Oshana Film Kashuupulwa, will open the festival andFestival is scheduled to take place on welcomes audiences from his region17 to 21 March at Oshakati, Ondangwa and from across the country to attendand Ongwediva. The festival will open this celebration of cinema.on Friday, 17 March, at the Epic Cin-ema in Ongwediva, with the Mozambi- The director of AfricAvenir, Hans-can war drama Christian Mahnke said the festival will aim at empowering the youth in the The Train of Salt and Sugar. At its arts industry.Africa Premiere in November 2016, thefilm won Best Film at the Johannesburg “All of the films tell exciting, inspiringFilm Festival. AfricAvenir Windhoek and entertaining stories from acrossemerged in the year 2007, as a reac- Africa, relevant to Namibian audiences.tion to witnessing the overwhelming With the festival the organisers want tosocio-political and cultural structures offer the opportunity to celebrate filmbeing shaped by the apartheid-past. A making in Africa and film making ingroup of young cultural activists saw Namibia. The idea is to bring arts andthe need to overcome the dominance of cultural events to every corner of theEuro-centric viewpoints in the cultural country, as audiences across the coun- try will be entertained and educated through art,” said Mahnke. DANRIC AUTO Cnr Bismarck Street & David Hosea Meroro Road ● www.danricauto.com.na ● Contact: Adri van Tonder: 081-150 4040 ● Office: 061-295 81222015 BMW X4 xDrive 20i 2016 BMW X1 xDrive 20d 2012 BMW X6 xDrive 50i 2012 BMW 750i Sedan 2013 BMW 535i Sedan DEMO’S:44 058km N$620 000-00 3 812km N$ 597 000-00 73 264km N$ 640 000-00 49 992km N$ 540 000-00 70 375km N$ 460 000-00 2013 BMW 520i Sedan 41 935km N$ 390 000-00 2014 BMW 435i Coupe 35 559km N$ 570 000-00 2014 BMW 428i Coupe 44 936km N$ 495 000-00 2013 BMW 335i Sedan 45 450km N$ 480 000-00

16 March - 22 March 2017 ENTERTAINMENT 17NAMAS IN WALVISMusic has the ability to unite people CALENDARGLITZ AND GLAMOUR: Immanuel Wilfried, the Mayor of Walvis Bay (centre) and John Ekongo and Grizelda Dunn representing the organisers. Photo: Niel Terblanche TULIIPAMWE INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS’One of Namibia’s premier annual red carpet events will take place in Walvis Bay this year and great excitementsurrounds the prospect. EXHIBITION 2017 DATE: Thursday, 16.03.2017 Niel Terblanche want to play a role in the appreciation is expected from all corners of the residents from Walvis Bay and the of local talent. Music and art play an country. The awards will take place at entire Erongo region to be part of (ends 15.04.2017)Immanuel Wilfried, the Mayor of important role in everybody’s life and the Namibia Development Corpora- history by attending the event. We TIME: Whole day Walvis Bay, officially welcomed the some of the most popular music and tion building situated in the indus- are also extending an invitation to all VENUE: National Art Galleryorganisers of the prestigious Namibia songs from the liberation struggle has trial area of Walvis Bay. Namibians to join us to celebrate the of Namibia (NAGN)Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) its origin in our town,” he said. best that our music industry has to WIND PIZZA THURSDAYmusic awards to the coastal town “We are excited about hosting the offer when we convene at the coastal WITH BRADLEY!and said it is it is heart-warming to Wilfried said music has the ability NAMAs in Walvis Bay for the very town,” he said. DATE: Thursday, 16.03.2017see that the port city’s popularity is to break down barriers and unite first time,” said John Ekongo, one of (ends 16.03.2017)increasing as a destination for similar people from all walks of life. the organisers of the event. The NAMAs are scheduled to take TIME: 18:30 - 21:00events. “Our excitement to host this place on Friday, 28 April, when the VENUE: La Brocante,prestigious event is drawn from the He also asked local businesses “We are glad that the leadership at invitation-only Industry Awards will Macadam Street, Windhoekfact that Walvis Bay and its residents and the community of Walvis Bay Walvis Bay understands the impor- be handed out and on Saturday, 29 to support the NAMAs in the form tance that such big events play in the April, when the public will be al- NAMJAMS of sponsorships. He also welcomed local economy and reputation of the lowed to share in the festivities of the DATE; Friday, 17.03.2017 the possible cash injection that the town and have therefore embraced main awards. town might receive from visitors that it. We would like to encourage the TIME19:00 - 21:30 VENUE: Hilton Kalabar Corner of Reverend Michael Scott Street & Sam Nujoma Drive DAILY LUNCH BUFFET DATE: Friday, 17.03.2017 (ends 23.12.2017) TIME: 13:00 - 04:00 VENUE: La Brocante, Mac- adam Street, Windhoek ABOUT A GIRL - OUTDOOR SCREENING DATE: Saturday, 18.03.2017 TIME: 19:00 - 21:00 VENUE: Goethe-Institut Namibia 1-5 Fidel Castro Street DEEP HOUSE CULTURE SESSION DATE: Saturday, 18.03.2017 (ends 29.07.2017) TIME: 16:00 - 02:00 VENUE: The Loft at Warehouse Theatre IMPORTANT NOTICE: THE INSTITUTE FOR OPEN LEARNING 2017 GRADUATION CEREMONIES WINDHOEK Date: 23 March 2017 - Time: 09:00 Venue: Safari Conference Centre, Windhoek ONGWEDIVA Date: 30 March 2. 017 - Time: 09:00 Venue: Bennies Entertainment Park Invites to be collected at any of the IOL Regional Offices.Contact us today for more information:Call Centre +264 61 270 9100 • Email: [email protected]: www.iol.na

18 SPORT 16 March - 22 March 2017“We have a good blend of local people in this year’s squad” Rusch secures victory in Enduro Sport ReporterJANTJIES CAPTAINS Motorbike rider Henner Rusch clinched victory inCURRIE CUP SQUAD the Enduro championship that tested the skills and endurance of riders to the limit on a technical trackACTION MAN: Eugene Jantjies during the 2015 Rugby World Cup game against the South Africa’s Springbokke. Photo contributed last weekend at Farm Lichtenstein.Eugene Jantjies has been selected to captain the Windhoek Draught Welwitschias for this year’s Currie He took off like a rocket right from the start andCup competition. secured victory in the Open Motorbikes Class on home turf, and clocked the fastest lap of the day in less than Sport Reporter players. He is a former Super Rugby player, most promising players in the country, will an hour, while Joern Greiter claimed his second victory with over a decade playing at the elite level. be an honour for me, as I play my part in of the season in the Senior Motorbike Riders Class. The “I am very proud to be given the opportu- bringing the best for the Welwitschias,” 2016 Enduro champion, Shannon Rowland, drove anity to captain the Welwitschias this coming “I’m really looking forward to the season said Nel. Welwitschias’ coach Lynn Jones race to win the Ladies Quad Class and JL Oppermannwinter. We have a good blend of local people added that JP’s role will bring a new voice won the Quads Open Class, taking his first victory ofin this year’s squad - I hope to bring out the “I am very proud and ethos to a squad that needs confidence the season. Marcel Henle, who won the season opener,best in them, as I always give 100% when to be given the and empowerment, following last season’s managed a fast first lap at Omakwara. On the second lapputting on the jersey,” said Jantjies. opportunity to captain challenges. however, Henle lost some time due to a fall. the Welwitschias “Eugene has been an integral member of the The Gobabis-born player has developed un- national team over the past few years. He is In the Senior Motorbike Riders Class, nine ridersder the guidance of Phil Davies, to become EUGENE JANTJIES an excellent professional who commands the entered, and seven saw the finish line. Joern Greiterthe National team’s first choice scrumhalf respect of his peers. This appointment clearly (KTM) showed a stunning performance to take his sec-and has been given the opportunity to lead ahead. Working on developing the best and demonstrates his continued development as ond victory of the season. David Brown (KTM) finishedthe squad with a fresh approach. a player and leader,” said Namibia’s Director approximately three minutes behind Greiter in second, of Rugby, Phil Davies. while Frank Ahlreip (KTM) came in third. Wanderers’ coach JP Nel has also been en-trusted with the duty of developing back line In the Clubman’s Motorbike Class, Juergen Gladis out- classed the other 17 riders on the technical terrain. His three consistently fast laps earned him a well-deserved victory approximately 17 minutes ahead of second placed Michael van der Hooven (Beta). Wayne Scha- blinski (KTM) finished third, only four seconds behind Van Der Hooven. The Offroad Bike Class was won by Teddy Kausch (KTM), ahead of young rider Keanu Weber-Trianus (KTM) and Robin Mumford (KTM) in third. Dylan Hil- fiker (KTM) won the Development Class, which enables riders as of nine years of age to join the Enduro series. JL Oppermann (Honda) rode five consistently fast laps, including the fastest quad lap of the day, to take his first victory of the season. Abner Abner (Honda) secured second place while Christiaan de Wet finished third. Shannon Rowland (Honda), who had to park her quad with technical problems in the season opener, drove a superb race with very fast lap times to win the Ladies Quad Class.N NOVEL PASSENGER Indoor sport complex MOTOR COMPANY 2014 Mazda 3 1.6 Active 5DR N$ 149 900 debate PRE-OWNED 2011 Land Rover Discovery 4 TD/V6 SE N$ 455 000 2014 Honda Ballade 1.5 Elegance N$ 172 000 Marshallino Beukes 2016 Ford Figo 1.4 TDCI Ambient N$ 138 0002012 Land Rover Discovery 2012 Range Rover Sport 2012 Volvo S40 N$ 173 000 Some residents of Swa- Okaheke Investment. The V8 SE FSH 3.0 D HSE FSH 2014 Volvo S60 T5 Excel Powershift N$ 306 000 kopmund’s Tamariskia latter’s application was 2015 Volvo V40 T5 R-Desigh Geartronic N$ 372 000 suburb are not sitting well supported by a letter from N$ 470 000 N$ 550 000 2014 Ford Ikon 1.6 Ambient N$ 115 000 with the idea that a public the Ministry of Safety 2011 Land Rover Freelander 2.2 SD4 HSE A/T N$ 279 000 open space be rezoned to and Security (Mondesa cater for an indoor sports Police), indicating that BAKKIES complex. the area is a health hazard 2012 Ford Ranger 3.2 TDCI XLT 4X4 A/T D/C N$ 326 000 where immoral practises 2014 Ford Ranger 3.2 TDCI XLT 4X4 A/T D/C N$ 390 000 The recommendation are taking place at night. 2015 Ford Ranger 3.2 TDCI XLS 4X4 A/T SUPA/CAB N$ 326 000 was tabled by the Man- 2013 Ford Ranger 3.2 TDCI XLT 4X4 D/C A/T N$ 355 000 agement Committee at An objection letter 2015 Ford Ranger 3.2 TDCI 4X4 A/T WILDTRAK N$ 451 000 the last council meeting, against the selling of the 2013 Ford Ranger 3.2 TDCI XLT A/T D/C N$ 310 000 indicating that the council remainder of Erf 626, should approve the sale of Tamariskia, accompa-2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0 2013 Ford Figo 1.4 2013 Ford Ranger 3.2 TDCI 2014 Ford Ecosport 1.0 the remainder of Erf 626, nied by suggestions fromEcoboost Trend FSH Trend FSH XLT DC 4X4 AT FSH Ecoboost Trend FSH Tamariskia to Okaheke the community is to be Investment cc for the forwarded to the town’s N$ 155 000 N$ 109 900 N$ 355 000 N$ 205 000 establishment of an indoor municipality. sport complex.2014 Ford Tourneo 2.2 2015 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2015 Ford Ranger 3.2 TDCI 2015 Ford Ranger 3.2 TDCI In response to a ques-TDCI Custom LWB FSH 3.2 TDCI 4X4 DC AT FSH AT 4X4 Supa Cab XLS FSH Wildtrak AT 2X4 FSH The fact that there is a tionnaire sent to the Swa- lack of public open spaces kopmund municipality, it N$ 350 000 N$ 451 000 N$ 321 000 N$ 445 000 in the suburb, the remain- was stated that “Council der of the erf being one of takes its own decisions only two, is of concern to and are not bound by the residents. The open space recommendation of either is also a basketball court, the Planning Forum or the where regional games are Management Commit- played. tee. Council felt that the development of Okaheke Initially the Planning to build an indoor sports Forum proposed that the complex would be more erf remains a public open beneficial to the com- space, but be developed munity since the area is by council, levelling and currently rundown and resurfacing the area, pro- a source of nuisance for viding ablution facilities the neighbouring houses. and a security guard. The public will also have the opportunity to object However, after consid- once the advertisement is eration the Management placed in the newspaper.” Committee recommended the approval of the sale toNovel Motor Company444 Independence Avenue, Windhoek (061) 292 4000Elrick Eduan Willy Judge Visit NovelFordNamibia www.callacar.na081 860 6617 081 322 2792 081 800 8181 081 355 9956

16 March - 22 March 2017 ADVERT 19 “As the gateway between Africa and the world, Katima Mulilo has the potential to be Namibia’s trading jewel” DR QUINTON VAN ROOYEN 21Ngweze Community Hall | 30 March 2017 | 18h30 KATIMA MULILOQuinton van Rooyen @qvr @trustco_group • #QVRFAQ

20 SPORT 16 March - 22 March 2017SPORT Right atmosphere set for volleyball fanaticsBEACH VOLLEYBALL INSWAKOPThe Mole Beach will be a hive of volleyball activi-ties when this year’s Namibian Open Beach Vol-leyball Championship kicks off this weekend inSwakopmund. Sport Reporter The director of Beach Volley- SAND AND SURF: From left to right; Kim Seeboch, Rosi Hennes, James Verrinder Samuel Linyondi, Julia Loggner and Kristin ball in Namibia, James Verrinder, Schulz. Photo contributed.Teams are set to compete in six said that various regions showed categories namely; Two-A- interest in expanding beach vol-Side, Men’s, Ladies, Social, Youth, leyball to the regions.Four-A-Side and Mixed teams. “We are looking into hosting The event is hosted annually as more beach volleyball tourna-part of the Independence Cel- ments around the country. Toebrations. The tournament will enable other regions to play thishave some of the best Namibian game. We offered a coachingvolleyball players like Julia Log- clinic to volleyball coaches fromgner who plays semi-professional all corners of the country. Thebeach volleyball in Germany idea was to exchange knowledgeand Kristin Schulz who won the and skills amongst them to devel-Namibian Open in 2016. op the sport,” added Verrinder. Kim Seeboch and Rosi Hennes “We want to stage beach volley-recently represented Namibia ball championships around thein the Senior Africa Cup in country and we have identifiedMozambique. This tournament is Rundu as the first destinationa qualifier for the Senior World to do this due to the growingCup Championships slatted for popularity of the sport in thatlater this year. town,” he said Galz & Goals unveiled in Zambezi health and local and regional government Sport Reporter to support the cause in order to fulfil the The Namibian Football Association national Harambee plan where no one (NFA) Galz & Goals Football in support should be left out based on gender, race, of the youth program which encourages economical circumstances, or geographical girls to spend their time in school and on area of origin. the sports field had a five-day life-skill and health education workshop held in The Zambezi Galz & Goals coordinator, Katima Mulilo. Boston Likando, was pleased with the turn out of the girls and coaches that committed The aim was to teach coaches on integrat- to the five-day workshop. He also thanked ing life skills and health education into the government and UNICEF for raising their training sessions and how to coach the excitement among the hundreds of young girls football through basic coaching young girls by attending the workshop and courses. The workshop was conducted by interacting with the young ones. FIFA Instructor Jacqueline Shipanga, and Sport2Life training by SCORE Namibia. UNICEF Namibia also shared informa- tion with the young girls visiting their Speaking at the launch was the mayor information booth on the day and mainly of Katima Mulilo, Georginia Mwiya who engaged in talks with the adolescent girls urged stakeholders from sports, education, on their understanding of the program.KMC sponsors WAP rugby teamThe Windhoek Afrikaans Private School were thrilled to receive a sponsorship deal from Khomas MedicalCentre (KMC) yesterday at the school hall. The 1st under -14, under-15, under-19 and the 2nd team, U/19 rugbyteam received a 3-year N$150 000 sponsorship deal per year. The school expressed its heartfelt appreciationfor the company that will sponsor their A team and said that they were happy to see companies coming onboard to help the school in their pursuit of finding talent. Seen in the picture is JP de Villiers (from JCC Con-struction, the other sponsor); Nicole Dien from KMC, WAP Rugby player in his new kit, Jaco Swartz from KMC,Paulo Coelho from Trustco & Alex Thompson from JCC. Photo: Gabby Tjiroze. TRIUMPH: The girls and coaches after receiving their awards. Photo contributed.