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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 NEWSPAPER • 20 October - 26 October 2016 • Edition # 554SELCO Beleaguered NPL quiet on the 9 million sponsorshipquits inSouth SOCCER SLIPS ON SLICK KAPENDA Hoandi !Gaeb The beleaguered and stagnant Namibia Premier League (NPL), in its hunt for a sponsorship, might have been blinded by its desperation by a sponsor, whose billion dollar mega investments in several Namibian towns,THE Southern Electricity Supply Compa- never came to fruition in the last few years.ny (SELCO), will closed down at the endof this month after 15 years of distributing Michael Uugwanga In 2013, Groot Property Group with TRUSTCO IS DELOITTE’S BESTelectricity to several towns in the south, its local and international called the COMPANY TO WORK FORincluding Keetmanshoop. The stagnant Namibia Premier Namibia Institute for Thorium En-Managing director of SELCO, Abraham League (NPL), in its hunt for ergy (NITE), undertook to provide Proud Trustco employees, Ndauda Shikuma Human Resource Manager, and ElmarieKukuri, however, confirmed that no one will a sponsorship, might have energy to the continent of Africa via Janse van Rensburg, Head Corporate Affairs and Shared Services with the covetedbe negatively affected by the closure. In been blinded by its desperation by a a 6 600 tons of Thorium, the equiva- Deloitte Award for the Best Company to Work for in Namibia.terms of the contract reached between Keet- sponsor, whose billion dollar mega lent of a combined global consump- See report on page 3.manshoop Municipality and SELCO, all 19 investments in several Namibian tion of 5 billion tonnes of coal, 31employees of the company will be deployed towns, never came to fruition in the billion barrels of oil, 3 trillion cubicto the municipality, which will forthwith last few years. meters of natural gas, and 65 000take over the administration and supply of The NPL management spearheaded tons of uranium.electricity to the residents of Keetmanshoop. by its chairman Johnny Doesesb, In 2012, Kapenda was the project“The company’s responsibilities will go over spokesperson Cassius Moeti and director for the botched developmentas a going concern,” he stressed. League administrator, Tovey of a N$25 billion Steel NanomillHe said residents of Karasburg do not have /Hoebeb, told the media two weeks in Otavi, that would create 25 000to panic as the company will continue to ago, 6 October, that the financially jobs directly and indirectly, whenmaintain supply to the town. According to stripped league agreed in principle he purportedly signed a commercialKukuri training will also be provided to to a sponsorship deal worth N$9 agreement with the Italian-basedthe Karasburg municipal workers for six million for the next three years from company, Danieli, one of the world’smonths after the closure of SELCO to carry Groot Property Group belonging to largest providers of steel makingout its mandate of providing electricity to its businessman Simon Kapenda. technology and equipment. Chiefresidents. Although no representative from executive officer (CEO) of Otavi,The contract between the Keetmanshoop Groot Property Group was present Moses Matyayi said the Otavi Steelmunicipality and SELCO was at times at the media conference, the NPL Nanomill is a dead project. “It is aembroiled in controversy with allegations of management promised football dead thing of the past as he (Kapen-high tariffs and that it was not sanctioned by lovers that the deal will be signed by da) did not fulfil his commitments.”the Ministry of Local Government, Housing the end of last week. The same year he convinced theand Rural Development. The NPL found itself without a municipality of Grootfontein that heThe chief executive officer of the Keet- sponsor following the expiry of will construct an underground train,manshoop Municipality, Desmond Basson, a three-year contract with MTC a Zoo and a modern cinema. Thenoted that it was decided to outsource the last year. The league attempted to spokesperson of the Grootfonteinpower supply function to SELCO about 15 keep MTC on board, but failed to municipality, Luke Salomo said thatyears ago, but the working relationship often raise an additional N$9 million to they are still waiting for Kapendadeteriorated, culminating in the decision to supplement the N$ 15 million made to come forth. “He disappearedterminate the contract once it comes to an available by the telecommunications and never came back to us,” saidend this month. company. Salomo.Basson emphasised the employees of SEL- Kapenda’s Groot Property Group has Kapenda has distanced himself fromCO will be transferred on the municipality’s a history of making empty promises, the failed projects such as NITE,payroll. “They are residents of Keetman- notably the construction of a 900 Otavi Steel Nanomill, Hakahanashoop and are also entitled to employment megawatt (MW) combined cycle tur- Chemicals and the silica sand factoryas they have responsibilities to fulfil. In fact, bine gas power plant in Walvis Bay and also refused to confirm or denythey will form the core of the electricity and a N$800 million glass factory at that his company is set to sign adistribution process,” he said. Tses in the South two years ago, both sponsorship agreement with theBasson further said the distribution of elec- projects never got off the ground. 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2 NEWS 20 October - 26 October 2016 Kido raped, murdered and burned stepdaughter American faked mental illnessMURDERER DISPUTESCONFESSION Eba KandovazuA farm worker who was entrusted with the safety and security of his stepdaughter living with him and his wifealongside other family members is accused of raping, killing, and burying her body in an attempt to destroy the THE high court has found thatevidence. American national Marcus Thomas, who stands accused of murdering Eba Kandovazu Mouton, the investigative officer in Sharon Kock, with a dropper pole. BRUTE: David Kido. Photo contributed André Peter Heckmair in 2011 with that matter. The deceased’s mother testified in his co-accused Kevin Townsend, isIt is alleged that Kido, 48, raped indeed fit for trial and he suffers no and murdered Imelda Kock, According to Mouton, upon his court that Kido attempted suicide mental illnesses or mental defects.then 18, and thereafter burned her arrest, Kido confessed to hav- but was stopped before he could goclothes and other belongings. Kido ing sexual intercourse with the through with it. After an ongoing mental analysisthen reported her missing in the deceased under coercive circum- of Thomas since his failed jailbreakcompany of his wife, the deceased’s stances and killing her. It is furthermore alleged that from the Windhoek Correctionalmother, at the Mariental police Kido consulted a traditional doc- facility in 2014, and claiming to havestation in 2013. Mouton further alleged that Kido tor, to try and make his problems suffered from a neuro-cognitive dis- admitted to burying the deceased’s go away, but to no avail. order and amnesia after he suffered Kido has denied raping Kock and body in a two meter deep hole. a fall, Judge Christie Liebenbergkilling her intentionally, thus con- Kido is represented by his lawyer ruled yesterday, 19 October, that hetradicting the initial statement he Kido also faces charges of de- Titus Mbaeva and the state is is accordingly capable of understand-gave Detective Chief Inspector Job feating or obstructing the course represented by Cliff Lutibezi. Kido ing the proceedings so as to make a of justice and assault with intent denied the allegations of assault proper defence. to do grievous bodily harm to the to his lawyer, before judge Boas deceased and beating her sister Usiku. “The accused is capable of appreci- ating the wrongfulness of his acts inRoad rage in the city respect of the offences charged, and acted in accordance with an appre-Gabby Tjiroze ciation of the wrongfulness of his actions,” Judge Liebenberg said.A KHOMASDAL resident will OUTBURST: The Corolla (on top) that was hit by a white Toyota bakkie (top right). a stir. A comment that appearedappear in court today after police Photo: Facebook with the video on Facebook stat- The judge’s decision has thus beenarrested him at his residence in ed:” …his wife ran off for the crash made with consideration of thethe predominantly coloured and passenger who jumped out of the malicious damage to property shouting “You f*******blacks I’ll objections raised in respect of thebaster suburb after a Facebook car and according to witnesses at and racial discrimination and the kill you” service guys provided us psychiatric reports issued by psychi-video of a bakkie ramming into the incident uttered racial slurs driver was arrested on Tuesday at with the footage from a 24-hour atrist Dr Reinhardt Sieberhagen anda passenger car at a well-known towards the man. his home in Khomasdal. surveillance camera”. clinical psychiatrist Professor Tuviahservice station in the city centre Zabow.went viral. The victim opened up a case of The video on social media caused “We tracked the driver down and arrested him at his home in Both psychiatrists found that A 24-year-old man got the shock Khomasdal on Tuesday evening. Thomas has no brain abnormalities,of his life and he had to jump out The female passenger was given a fractures to the skull or traumaticof the way when a Toyota bakkie warning in terms of legal terms,” brain injuries.intentionally smashed into his car said police spokesperson, Inspectorat Wika Service Station and then Slogan Matheus. According to Judge Liebenberg,rammed it when the driver of the when Thomas was being examinedcar got out to find out what was The two suspects are to appear in by Dr Sieberhagen, his responsesgoing on. the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court have been monosyllabic words, today. bizarre pen grips and he showed a It is alleged that the driver in high IQ. Dr Sieberhagen observeda white Corolla was looking for that Thomas’ symptoms are fabricat-parking and he stopped to step ed, clinically unrecognised and areout of the car when the driver of typical to malingering (faking).a white Toyota parked alongsidereversed and smashed into the It is further alleged that Thomasback of his car damaging the boot made a statement to his lawyer, Jamesand the bumper. Diederichs that Sieberhagen has been confrontational about the case A video showed that the driver towards him instead of doing psycho-of the bakkie was with a female logical analysis, a clear indication that he is fully alert and responsive toPedestrian safety a growing concern his environment. Gabby Tjiroze by the MVA Fund Call Centre show killed daily, painting a bleak picture ecutive officer of the MVA, Rosalia “Prof Zanow argued that ThomasAccidents involving pedestrians are that increasingly more pedestrians as the impact of injury or death Martins-Haufiku. She urged drivers has been completely disciplined andescalating, resulting in serious inju- are being killed. According to the have far-reaching implications as it to be on the look-out for pedestri- showed no behavioural problems,ries or even death and it is becom- report 147 pedestrians were killed impacts on family and friends. ans and exercise tolerance towards as opposed to someone who suffersing increasingly worrisome. on Namibia’s roads, while 832 were them by keeping to the speed limits. mental disorders. He showed no dis- injured in 901 pedestrian-related “As the weekend approaches Pedestrians must also be more alert turbances and no signs of aphasia in Year-to-date crash data collected crashes. These figures indicate that all road users must exercise extra and cross the road safely at desig- conversational speech. Thomas gave on average two pedestrians are caution to ensure an injury- and nated points. selective information and his reading fatality -free weekend” said chief ex- ability is well,” Judge Liebenberg stated. Judge Liebenberg maintained that even though the two psychiatrists are not registered neurologists, they have experience in neurology. Thomas and his co-accused Townsend’s trial is due to begin next year April 24. Townsend is repre- sented by Mbanga Siyomuinji and the state is represented by Deputy Prosecutor General Antonia Verhoef. 9.N$ 99each 9.N$ 99each 19.N$ 9ea9ch CBShaelosaacsbcooo8lrnat0etged CE S1im25bga Juice 2ltr 21/10/2016 - 23/10/2016 24N$ 90 1XCHICKEN PIECE,SNACK WEEKEND! MINI LOAF & MASH While stocks last.T&C’s apply. Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

2 NEWS 20 October - 26 October 2016 Kido raped, murdered and burned stepdaughter American faked mental illnessMURDERER DISPUTESCONFESSION Gabby TjirozeA farm worker who was entrusted with the safety and security of his stepdaughter living with him and his wifealongside other family members is accused of raping, killing, and burying her body in an attempt to destroy the THE high court has found thatevidence. American national Marcus Thomas, who stands accused of murdering Eba Kandovazu Mouton, the investigative officer in Sharon Kock, with a dropper pole. BRUTE: David Kido. Photo contributed André Peter Heckmair in 2011 with that matter. The deceased’s mother testified in his co-accused Kevin Townsend, isIt is alleged that Kido, 48, raped indeed fit for trial and he suffers no and murdered Imelda Kock, According to Mouton, upon his court that Kido attempted suicide mental illnesses or mental defects.then 18, and thereafter burned her arrest, Kido confessed to hav- but was stopped before he could goclothes and other belongings. Kido ing sexual intercourse with the through with it. After an ongoing mental analysisthen reported her missing in the deceased under coercive circum- of Thomas since his failed jailbreakcompany of his wife, the deceased’s stances and killing her. It is furthermore alleged that from the Windhoek Correctionalmother, at the Mariental police Kido consulted a traditional doc- facility in 2014, and claiming to havestation in 2013. Mouton further alleged that Kido tor, to try and make his problems suffered from a neuro-cognitive dis- admitted to burying the deceased’s go away, but to no avail. order and amnesia after he suffered Kido has denied raping Kock and body in a two meter deep hole. a fall, Judge Christie Liebenbergkilling her intentionally, thus con- Kido is represented by his lawyer ruled yesterday, 19 October, that hetradicting the initial statement he Kido also faces charges of de- Titus Mbaeva and the state is is accordingly capable of understand-gave Detective Chief Inspector Job feating or obstructing the course represented by Cliff Lutibezi. Kido ing the proceedings so as to make a of justice and assault with intent denied the allegations of assault proper defence. to do grievous bodily harm to the to his lawyer, before judge Boas deceased and beating her sister Usiku. “The accused is capable of appreci- ating the wrongfulness of his acts inRoad rage in the city respect of the offences charged, and acted in accordance with an appre-Gabby Tjiroze ciation of the wrongfulness of his actions,” Judge Liebenberg said.A KHOMASDAL resident will OUTBURST: The Corolla (on top) that was hit by a white Toyota bakkie (top right). a stir. A comment that appearedappear in court today after police Photo: Facebook with the video on Facebook stat- The judge’s decision has thus beenarrested him at his residence in ed:” …his wife ran off for the crash made with consideration of thethe predominantly coloured and passenger who jumped out of the malicious damage to property shouting “You f*******blacks I’ll objections raised in respect of thebaster suburb after a Facebook car and according to witnesses at and racial discrimination and the kill you” service guys provided us psychiatric reports issued by psychi-video of a bakkie ramming into the incident uttered racial slurs driver was arrested on Tuesday at with the footage from a 24-hour atrist Dr Reinhardt Sieberhagen anda passenger car at a well-known towards the man. his home in Khomasdal. surveillance camera”. clinical psychiatrist Professor Tuviahservice station in the city centre Zabow.went viral. The victim opened up a case of The video on social media caused “We tracked the driver down and arrested him at his home in Both psychiatrists found that A 24-year-old man got the shock Khomasdal on Tuesday evening. Thomas has no brain abnormalities,of his life and he had to jump out The female passenger was given a fractures to the skull or traumaticof the way when a Toyota bakkie warning in terms of legal terms,” brain injuries.intentionally smashed into his car said police spokesperson, Inspectorat Wika Service Station and then Slogan Matheus. According to Judge Liebenberg,rammed it when the driver of the when Thomas was being examinedcar got out to find out what was The two suspects are to appear in by Dr Sieberhagen, his responsesgoing on. the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court have been monosyllabic words, today. bizarre pen grips and he showed a It is alleged that the driver in high IQ. Dr Sieberhagen observeda white Corolla was looking for that Thomas’ symptoms are fabricat-parking and he stopped to step ed, clinically unrecognised and areout of the car when the driver of typical to malingering (faking).a white Toyota parked alongsidereversed and smashed into the It is further alleged that Thomasback of his car damaging the boot made a statement to his lawyer, Jamesand the bumper. Diederichs that Sieberhagen has been confrontational about the case A video showed that the driver towards him instead of doing psycho-of the bakkie was with a female logical analysis, a clear indication that he is fully alert and responsive toPedestrian safety a growing concern his environment. Gabby Tjiroze by the MVA Fund Call Centre show killed daily, painting a bleak picture ecutive officer of the MVA, Rosalia “Prof Zanow argued that ThomasAccidents involving pedestrians are that increasingly more pedestrians as the impact of injury or death Martins-Haufiku. She urged drivers has been completely disciplined andescalating, resulting in serious inju- are being killed. According to the have far-reaching implications as it to be on the look-out for pedestri- showed no behavioural problems,ries or even death and it is becom- report 147 pedestrians were killed impacts on family and friends. ans and exercise tolerance towards as opposed to someone who suffersing increasingly worrisome. on Namibia’s roads, while 832 were them by keeping to the speed limits. mental disorders. He showed no dis- injured in 901 pedestrian-related “As the weekend approaches Pedestrians must also be more alert turbances and no signs of aphasia in Year-to-date crash data collected crashes. These figures indicate that all road users must exercise extra and cross the road safely at desig- conversational speech. Thomas gave on average two pedestrians are caution to ensure an injury- and nated points. selective information and his reading fatality-free weekend” said chief ex- ability is well,” Judge Liebenberg stated. Judge Liebenberg maintained that even though the two psychiatrists are not registered neurologists, they have experience in neurology. Thomas and his co-accused Townsend’s trial is due to begin next year April 24. Townsend is repre- sented by Mbanga Siyomuinji and the state is represented by Deputy Prosecutor General Antonia Verhoef. 9.N$ 99each 9.N$ 99each 19.N$ 9ea9ch CBShaelosaacsbcooo8lrnat0etged CE S1im25bga Juice 2ltr 21/10/2016 - 23/10/2016 24N$ 90 1XCHICKEN PIECE,SNACK WEEKEND! MINI LOAF & MASH While stocks last.T&C’s apply. Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

20 October - 26 October 2016 NEWS 3TRUSTCO BEST COMPANY NamTO WORK FOR foreignTrustco Group Holdings (TGH) has been voted as the Deloitte “Best Company To Work For” (BCTWF) in the 2016 reservessurvey for the second time in a row in the Large-Size Company Category. crunch Charmaine Ngatjiheue TGH Head of Corporate Affairs and Shared Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), MVA Fund, Charmaine Ngatjiheue Services, Elmarie Janse van Rensburg, said this NAMFISA, NIP, Trustco Group Holdings (TGH),The First National Bank of Namibia (FNB) is a proud moment for TGH to be honored for Agra, Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor FOREIGN reserves that currently took second place, whilst Agra Namibia a second time in a row with first place and said Company and First National Bank (FNB). stand at N$22,6 billion or 2,9 months came in third place. she was accepting the award on behalf of TGH of import cover is worrisome as it has The BCTWF survey, measured on the per- Managing Director, Dr Quinton van Rooyen, and Ramsay McDonald, the Business Unit Leader not been able to meet the internationalsonal experience of the employees who rate the all the employees of Trustco.” for the Audit Practice in Namibia at Deloitte said benchmark of roughly five months ofcompany, aims to recognise and celebrate the best the top ranking score at the 2016 BCTWF survey import cover over the past six months,companies to work for in Namibia and across the Like we say at Trust- in the Large-Company Category had an average despite increasing.Southern African region. co, Oshi li Nawa,” of 4,15 compared to the average of 3,99 it had in The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund also 2015. The top-ranking score in the Small-Medi- The reserves have however seen an in-scooped the number one spot for the second JANSE VAN RENSBURG um Company was 4,09 in 2016 compared to the crease of N$3,4 billion from the N$19,2time in a row under the Small and Medium-sized 4,06 in 2015. billion seen in August to the N$22,6Category, with the Namibia Financial Institutions Head Corporate Affairs and Shared Services billion in September.Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) taking the McDonald said 81% of the employees who tooksecond place. The Namibia Institute of Pathology Meanwhile, the Standard of Excellence Achiev- part in the survey were the younger generation, Bank of Namibia (BoN) Governor,(NIP) came in third place. ers for the 2016 survey were the Government those who are below the age of 50, while those Ipumbu Shiimi said the central bank is who have been at a company less than three years hoping for four or five months import gave more positive results in the survey. cover but currently the country imports a lot, which leads to untenable spending Red flags up against seabed mining green light and thus destroy reserves.Phosphate mining EIA probe “We are hoping to spend less on imports and develop more ways of Niel Terblanche instructed my officials to launch an Bernhardt Esau, Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources. Photo contributed exporting. Households need to saveA certificate of clearance for investigation into the matter. I gave more, government is currently busy withNamibia Marine Phosphate to go them specific orders to verify the Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta verified for the signing of the Paris Climate fiscal consolidation to curb unneces-ahead with offshore mining opera- authenticity of the letter because the the authenticity of the clearance Agreement on 22 April 2016 and sary spending. We are doing thingstions was issued a month before the environmental commissioner on his certificate and stated that all con- said, “The environment is part and to encourage those with investmentsPresident of Namibia said that the own does not have the authority to cerned parties are welcome to visit parcel of Namibia’s foundation of outside the country to bring them here,decision to grant the document is issue a clearance certificate that could the ministry in order to read the democracy, peace and stability. It for reserves to be kept here. The countrystill in the hands of experts in both have such a huge impact on the fish- environmental plans and to sit in on has been so in the past; it is so today needs to spend less, rather than buyinglaw and science. ing industry and the livelihoods of meetings where they will be able to and will be so tomorrow. Protection unnecessary luxury items,” said Shiimi. the more than 15 000 people working air their concerns. of the environment is enshrined in It seems that Dr Hage Geingob was in it,” said Esau. our Constitution”. He stressed that all the measures thatstill under the impression that his President Dr Hage Geingob ad- the central bank has come up with areCabinet still had to decide on grant- In a letter issued on Tuesday, 18 dressed the high-level ceremony just short-term and it is working oning the clearance certificate upon October, by the acting Permanent long-term strategies to improve thehis return from the United States of Secretary of the Fisheries Ministry, reserves. Another short-term strategyAmerica (USA) at the beginning of Ueritjiua Kauaria, he said that the the central bank came up with was assetOctober but by then the environmen- meeting will determine the way swapping and thus far, BoN swappedtal commissioner of the forward. N$3 billion with the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) and Ministry of Environment and The chairman of the Confederation roughly N$900 million with the NamibiaTourism, Teofilus Nghitila already of Namibian Fishing Associations, Power Corporation (NamPower). Heissued the clearance certificate. Matti Amukwa, said he was still added that the central bank is busy under the impression that the mora- finalising another N$5 billion asset swap In a state of shock, the Minister torium on marine phosphate mining deal with GIPF. “We are engaging otherof Fisheries and Marine Resources was still in effect. companies, those that are willing tosaid that he will launch an investi- swap with us. We are engaging those thatgation into the authenticity of the “It is bizarre that the clearance was have foreign assets but want local assets.letter written to the chief operations given and how the environmental Assets remain the same, back to back.officer of Namibia Marine Phosphate commissioner satisfied himself with They are aligned to risk and return, and(NMP) dated 5 September in which the Environmental Impact Assess- will remain exactly the same amountthe clearance certificate was granted. ment and Environmental Manage- swapped,” said Shiimi.The authenticity of the letter has been ment Plan if the content of theseestablished and the ministry called documents could not be verified He added that the central bank can,an urgent management meeting for independently by anybody. Before however, not mention which companiestoday to discuss the matter. mining is allowed to go ahead we have been approached as it is prema- will have to obtain acceptable inde- ture, but said most of the companies “I don’t know what happened while pendent research into the matter,” being engaged are asset managers whichI was out of the country and have Amukwa said. include long-term insurers, because they are the ones with assets outside of Na- The Minister of Environment and mibia. 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4 20 October - 26 October 2016 Local students expected to pay 50%, foreigners full amount COTA staff on contractUNAM STUDENTS STRIKE for yearsA mob of students at the UNAM main campus has gathered yesterday, 19 October, in front of the administration Gabby Tjirozeblock to strike and demand that they be allowed to write examinations regardless of what they owe. Employees at the College of the Arts in Windhoek complain that the Directorate ofNOT PAYING: The students during the peaceful strike. Photo: Eba Kandovazu Arts breached the Labour Act by keeping them on contract after years of empty Eba Kandovazu if no payments are made. committed himself to present the and worries about the strike. promises to employ them permanently. “UNAM should not deny students SRC petition to the university “Students should strike but theyAccording to Peter Peter, the to write exams after they have council yesterday. It is alleged should not affect other students. Employees say that they have been vice-president of the Student gone to great lengths of attending that the examinations which were employed for more than 20 years on aRepresentative Council at the classes and attaining their required scheduled for 18 and 19 October They had time to settle their contractual basis as Arts Facilitators at themain campus, the demonstration CA marks. To expect students to have been rescheduled across all fees. Our examinations have college without benefits and the violationis a peaceful one. Peter said that come up with money right now UNAM campuses. The official been postponed and this has continues.the students’ aim is to urge the is unrealistic. Allow us to write examination date is 20 October. brought confusion among us. Imanagement team of UNAM to exams and withhold our results The police have tried to disperse feel that UNAM is being unfair “It’s mean-spirited to me and that justallow all students to at least write and degrees until we are able to the striking students since by changing the system. UNAM breaks every kind of code in the book. Youexams and settle their fees in pay the debts,” Peter stated. yesterday. should just let the students should expect something like this fromJanuary and withhold their results The vice-chancellor of UNAM, write exams and prevent further smaller business but not from a public Prof Lazarus Hangula has Helena Eelu, a third-year damage. This treatment is unfair,” institution that is supposed to protect us. student emphasised her concerns Eelu said They told us by June this year this problem will be solved but to date nothing has been done and they ignore our pleas,” said one of the employees. According to the Labour Act, “presumption as to who is employee” states that “an individual who works for or renders services to any other person, is presumed to be an employee of that other person, regardless of the form of the contract or the designation of the individual”. This essentially means that all workers must be employed unless the employer can provide a good reason for a fixed-term contract which gives workers at least a chance to challenge employers in this regards. “I don’t have an answer for you right now because this is an internal matter and we are busy resolving it with the Office of the Prime Minister” said the Director of Arts, Ervast Mtota. Keeping workers on fixed-term contract was one of the strategies used by some employers to undermine workers. “We are about 75 facilitators across the country and all on contract. Imagine how many other government employees are also on contract for years. I have been here for almost 12 years without housing or medical, pension. So this raises the question if I have to resign what will I walk away with,” said another furious employee. NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND Computers for impoverished learners PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF SIX TOWNSHIP ESTABLISHMENTS IN Hoandi !Gaeb OTJIWARONNOGTIOCE AONF EDNVOIRROWNMEETNOTARLV AESNSEIS,SNMEANMT AIBNDIA It is disheartening to see that some PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS schools still do not have access to ICT as this is essential for optimum learning and teaching results.Applicant: OtjiwaroPnRgOoPMOSuEnDi cDipEaVlEitLyOPMENT OF SIX TOWNSHIP ESTABLISHMENTS IN This according to the Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, KatrinaProject: Otjiwarongo MuniciOpTaJlIiWtyApRrOopNoGsOe dANtoDw OnRsWhiEpTeOxRtVeEnNsiIo, NnsAMOTIBJIIWA ARONGO ext Hanse-Himarwa at the D.D. Guibeb10,11,12 and 13 and ORWETORVENI ext 14 and 15 Primary School in Mariental’s impoverished Aimablaagte suburb. Applicant: Otjiwarongo Municipality Hanse-Himarwa was at the school AocntiOv Pritotjjyiew:ct:aO OrottjjiniwwgaroaornTogoon wgMonunlaiMcnipudalnistyii cnpirpotapholeisteydO ttpojworonzsophonipds eejxuteptnoasiornpesr gOoiTcoJeInWeAadRsOwlNisGittOhe edxt;th 1Oe0t,1j1itw,o12wa ranonsdnh giop to receive a fully-fledged computerProposed laboratory which caters for 31extensions children per session donated byExtension 10, 1 113, a1n2d OaRnWdET1O3RVaEnNdI exOt 1r4w aendto 1r5v eni extensions 14 and 15. Turkey’s International Coordination and Cooperation Agency (TIKA).Location: OtjiwParrooponsgedo ,AOctitvjitoyz: o Ontdjiwjuarponagor eMguinoicnip,aNlitya mproibpoisae. to proceed with the township extensions on She said the donation of the 31 Otjiwarongo Townlands in the Otjozondjupa region as listed; Otjiwarongo Extension 10, 11, 12 and 13 computers marks a giant step towards making technology part andApplication forandE Onrvwiertoornvemni eexntetnaslionCsl 1e4a arnadn 15c.e Certificate: In terms of the Environmental parcel of everyday life in the teaching HELPING HAND: Education Minister Katrina Hanse-Himarwa pictured with TurkishManagement A ct (No 7 of 2007), Otjiwarongo Municipal is required to submit an and learning environment.application forLoEcantivoinr:o Ontjmiwaeronntgaol, OCtjolezoanrdajunpca eregitoon, NtahmeibiaE. n vironmental Commissioner of the “ITC is no longer a nice to have, butMinistry of Envi ronment and Tourism for the above-mentioned project. integral tool of learning and teaching in this century,” she noted. Application for Environmental Clearance Certificate: In terms of the Environmental Management Act The minister also announced that her Ministry has started the FriendsReview and Co(Nmo m7 eonf t20P07e),r iOotjdiw:arTohngeo pMuunripciopasl eis orefqutihreed ctoo msubmmeit natn papeprliicoatdioni tfotro Enpvirreonsmeennttalt he of Education initiative through Ambassador to Namibia, Denize Cakar, showing the learners in the new computerproposed projeCcletaraanncde ttoo thaef fEonrvidroninmteentrael sCtoemdmiassniodnear foffe tchet eMdinpistaryr toife Esnv(iIr&onAmPen)t aannd oTopupriosmrt fuorn tihtey to which the ministry intents to invitecomment on thaebpovreo-mjeecnttiotnoede pnrosjuecrte. that all issues and concerns are captured and considered various partners to be friends of laboratory. Photo: Hoandi !Gaebin the assessme nt. The review and comment period is effective from 20th October – 11th education in the country.November 201R6e.view and Comment Period: The purpose of the comment period it to present the proposed project The ministry through its regional objective is no longer about in over 140 countries of which 17 are directorates will make sure that the universal access to information, but on the African continent. and to afford interested and affected parties (I&AP) an opportunity to comment on the project to donations are used for their intended quality education. The combined value of the computer purposes. The minister finally called on the lab for the DD Guibeb PrimaryPublic Participaentisourne tPharto acll eisssuse:s Eanndv icrooncnemrnse anret acalpCtuoremd apnldia cnoncseideCreodn ins uthlet aansscesysmisenut. n Tdhee rretvaiekwin agndt he She said Namibia is indeed moving learners and teachers to jealously School and the Science Lab forrequired envirocnommmeenntt paelrioads iss eefsfsecmtiveen frtoma 2n0dth pOcutobbleicr –p 1a1trh tNicovipemabtieor 2n01p6.r ocess. To obtain further education forward through all guard against vandalism of the the Daweb Combined School atinformation an d register as an interested and affected party (I&AP) on the project these partnerships and the ultimate facilities. MaltahÖhe was close to a milliondatabase, EpnlevarosPeennuvbmilsriocue nbPmnametrantiitcltaipCl yaaotosimosuens rpsPmlnrioeaacnnemt scsaee:n ,dEC ncopvouinrbnoslnitcuma lpectanatrttnaiilcn cipCfyaoo:tmirompnl iaapnrtcoieoc enCsos.n as nuTldtoa noicnbyt taiesin r uefnusdrtethrtieanrk iintnghfo etrhmepa trrieooqnju eiarcnetdd, in Turkey’s ambassador to Namibia, Namibian dollars.writing to Her Excellency Deniz Cakar, said The Daweb Combined School in TIKA was established in 1992 MaltahÖhe is situated some 110EMPnOsvBiJr.ooMxn9mo1oe1nn9et3ya,lr cKCeolgnoeitsamitnectrp Wianlsfi oaairnnmn dicanhtteieoornCee saotknendd sianuntedlrt eaafsftne icnct yethde p parrotyje (cIt&, AinP w) orinti nthge t op rEonjevicrto dnamtaebnatasel C, opmleapsliea nsuceb mCoitn ysouultra nncaym: e, to create and improve bridges of kilometres west of Mariental andETe-ml: a+i2l:[email protected],clKColoenimnspuWliliantnadchneoteCsko.cnosu.lztaancy cooperation with partner countries accommodates about 336 learners,Website: www.ETee-nml:va+ii2lr:[email protected] throughout the world with 56 while the D.D. Guibeb Primary programme coordination offices and school provides education to some Website: www.enviroconsultants.co.za ECC-30-01-FOR-05 have realised projects and activities 564 learners.

20 October - 26 October 2016 5 “HH gave up his own security in order for Namibians to attain Independence”HH, A HERO LAID TO RESTThousands of Namibians gathered at the Heroes’ Acre to pay their last respects to the late Hidipo Hamutenya (HH) and mourn with Hamutenya’sfamily as his remains were laid to rest last weekend.Michael UugwangaTHE late Hamutenya who played FAREWELL: A stately farewell to the late Hidipo Hamutenyaa pivotal role in the Independenceof Namibia succumbed to illness the Swapo party till his death. “He one to unite, and no one shouldon October 6, 2016 after his brain committed only one sin, that of feel left out. He started withreceived very little oxygen while in upholding the democratic decision building a prosperous Namibiaslow traffic on his way to the hospi- of Swapo that there should be three and now he has left the rest oftal where he choked at a wedding in candidates for the presidential race the task to Namibia. “In thethe North. at the 2004 Swapo congress,” the Namibian house we can quarrel Ambassador earlier recalled. but we will never part. I am Among the mourners who gathered glad to see that we are hereat the heroes’ acre were President Dr Geingob said the message in huge numbers in the spiritDr. Hage Geingob and First Lady Hamutenya wants to give to the Na- of Harambee. Rest in eternalMonica Geingos, Vice-President Dr mibian people is to hold hands and peace Comrade Hamutenya,”Nickey Iyambo, Former President Dr cry no more for him. He has done said Geingob.Hifikepunye Pohamba and Former his part and now the NamibianFirst Lady, Penehupifo Pohamba, people should focus on building the “Hidipo was a hero, he gaveFounding President and Father of the Namibian house. Geingob said what up his own security in order forNation Dr. Sam Nujoma. Hamutenya would like is for every- Namibians to attain Independ- ence. I had asked myself when Hamutenya, who is recognised as a he was in hospital, if he dies,hero, played a major role during the should he be buried as a heroliberation struggle and many agree or not. Some said yes, whilethat his legacy will be remembered others said no because he is aas he left a lasting impression on the sell-out. In fact, he was not apeople of Namibia. sell-out and that would be illus- trated soon,” said Geingob. The late Hamutenya’s son, Liinekela(Kela) Hamutenya said before his Hamutenya will also bedeath, there was a witch-hunt on his remembered for drafting thefather which led to the Swapo party constitution and writing thekicking him out for being an appar- lyrics of the Namibian anthement sell-out and he was fired as the that was composed by AxaliMinister of Foreign Affairs on the Doeseb. He is survived by hiseve. He went on to form the Rally for widow Nangula HamutenyaDemocracy (RDP). and their four children. Kela said his father’s legacy withSwapo almost died out but under adifferent leadership, HH returned toSwapo towards the end of 2015 andwas welcomed back. The mourning widow, Nangula Hamutenya and her children. Ambassador Tuliameni Kalomoh Mourners at the late Hamutenya’s funeral. Family friend of HH and familyspokesperson, Ambassador Tulia-meni Kalomoh said HH was loyalto Swapo, it was in his blood despitesome paradoxically hating and lovinghim. Kalomoh said many slanderousreports where released tarnishingHH’s name but he never once reactedto those reports. He added that HHnever claimed his own victoriesand was loyal to the country andDr Hage Geingob and First Lady Monica Geingos. Former presidents, Dr H Pohamba and Dr Sam Nujoma. HH’s coffin draped in the Namibian flag on a gun carriage.

6 EDITORIAL 20 October - 26 October 2016 RETRO­ SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOJumping over a twine to tread on a snakeTHE teachers’ strike was not only peaceful but it was PIC OF THE DAYeventually resolved timely, thanks to the last-minuteintervention of the President, Dr Hage Geingob. Aragon, Spain; Juan José Padilla is face to face with a bull during the El Pilar Feria at La Misericordia bullring. Photo: Alberto Simon Simultaneously, unquantified millions of dollars have beenflushed down the drain for nothing other than posturing on THEORY OF INTERESTboth sides of the equation, when the situation could havebeen avoided in the interest of all parties in the first place. TO SHAPE HISTORY Tomorrow, exactly 211 years ago, one received word that six British ships The outcome of the teachers’ strike laid bare lingering man managed to change the course of had docked at Gibraltar – and assum- afterwards, and begged Captain Hardy tocomplications within the national education zone. First history, and shape the world that was to ing the British fleet was weakened, pass his possession to Lady Emma Hamil-and foremost, the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture come. But first, let me set the stage – the prepared to set sail. ton, his mistress. After three hours of battlereneged on common sense to represent the voices and year was 1805. The First French Empire the outnumbered British fleet had capturedinterest of parents and learners, displaying ignorance of the had been established by Emperor Napo- By 20 October, the fleet was or- 22 ships of the Franco-Spanish Armanda,conditions of employment of teachers. leon Bonaparte a bit more than a year ago. ganised, and set sail for the Strait of and lost none. Nelson, whose strategies had Napoleon’s Grande Armée was marching Gibraltar. British frigates noticed, and handed them a spectacular victory lay dy- The teachers followed the labour law to go on a legal across Europe, scoring streaks of historic notified Nelson – he set off in pursuit. ing. His surgeon heard him say the words,strike, but astonishingly the Minister of Education took an victories that gave Napoleon an unprec-unfortunate turn to challenge the law that she was expected edented grip on power over the entire That same night, the French no- “Thank God I have done my duty,”to observe and abide by. Basically she has wasted time continent. ticed the British were in pursuit, and and became weak. Vice Admiral Horatioand money to challenge the legality of the strike, a case began preparation for battle. At the Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke ofshe eventually lost. Crucial final examinations had to be Off the coast of Europe, however, was time, the traditional battle plan was Bronté, died three hours after he was shot.postponed and now rescheduled, something NANTU could a group of small islands that viewed the to approach an enemy fleet in a single line,have avoided if members knew beforehand that the strike events on the continent with some concern. firing broadside in parallel lines – with the In the aftermath, the French Empire nowas basically just a bluff from the word go. King George III, of the United Kingdom of entire fleet in line, signalling could be done longer had a significant navy to deploy, and Great Britain and Ireland, knew that should in battle, improving control. But it also any plans the Emperor Napoleon had for Through the ministry’s actions, it was publicized that the Grande Armée make it to UK soil, they allowed any side to disengage by break- invading the British Isles were permanentlyNamibia doesn’t have its own examination structure as it could not expect reinforcement from op- ing away, and the other side had to break scuppered. Instead, he turned his atten-is outsourced to Cambridge University in the UK at a cost posing continental forces, and the British formation to pursue. tion eastwards to Russia – a costly mistakeof about N$100 million a year. That explains the rationale Isles would fall. that would result in his final defeat by thewhy thousands of students join the unemployment rank and Vice-Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson was Duke of Wellington on 18 June 1815. Thewhy high school graduates, who have not made it to tertiary Already during the French Revolution, having none of that. He wanted a conclusive Royal Navy was not seriously challengedinstitutions, are not equipped with innovative and life the Royal Navy had enacted a successful battle, and so instead he decided to cut the at sea again for more than 100 years, andskills compatible with the needs of the job market and the naval blockade of France, and after the opposing line in three, approaching per- their prowess on the oceans gave way toenvisaged industrial revolution. Peace of Amiens was broken, Napoleon was pendicularly with two lines of ships. This the Pax Brittanica, with their unchallenged determined that such a blockade should would interfere with their signalling as well sea power. The British Empire grew to The learners lost two school days when NANTU decided not stand. For his invasion to succeed, the as surround a third of their ships. At 8 am become the largest empire the world hadto test the waters, but they could just as well settled for the Royal Navy must not be able to intercept of 21 October 1805, Villeneuve ordered his ever seen, with at its height covering 24%unchanged GRN offer from the onset. The ballot process the invasion flotilla – which meant Na- ships to turn around to face the Royal Navy. of the world’s surface, and comprising 23%to decide on the strike and the ministry’s initial superficial poleon had to gain control on the English By 11am, the two fleets could see each oth- of the world’s population. Their culture wasinterventions was in actual fact just a sham, inspired by Channel. er, and off the coast of Cape Trafalgar the exported to the world, and their normsNANTU’s desperation to retain its membership when the fight drew close. Villeneuve was concerned became world norms. Nelson’s victory is theteachers initially threatened to resign and join rival unions, His plan was for the French and allied about the two parallel columns, but Nelson reason we here in Namibia have a Parlia-and by the minister who wanted to display how tough she is. Spanish Armadas in the Mediterranean was outnumbered and outgunned. ment, speak English and play sports such to converge and join forces, then return as soccer, rugby and cricket. And as for The fact that school days and scheduled examinations were to Cadiz, breaking through the British The French had nearly 30 000 men and Nelson himself…disrupted, illustrates serious deficiencies that could impede blockade, and clear the channel of Royal 2 568 guns to England’s 17 000 men and 2advancement in education within the custodian ministry in Navy ships. Vice-Admiral Pierre-Charles 148 guns. In the UK, in the city of Westminster,future, and therefore, the President and the Public Service Villeneuve was in charge of the fleet and there is a square, 110m by 110m, known asCommission should consider assessing the minister’s broke through the British blockade, setting At 11h45, Nelson sent his second-to-last Trafalgar Square – commemorating his bat-intuitive capabilities to oversee the transition to quality off to the Caribbean to add those ships to signal, “England expects that every man tle. In this square you’ll find a 52m tall col-education and better working conditions for teachers. his fleet, with the British in pursuit. will do his duty.” A great cheer went up umn with a statue at the top of an officer in across the fleet as the message was relayed. Naval uniform missing an arm – a statue of In one of the local vernacular they say; ‘don’t jump over a In August, Villeneuve set off for Europe Then he signalled, “Engage the enemy more Nelson atop Nelson’s Column, looking outtwine to tread on a snake’, literally meaning don’t assume if once again, but that same month, another closely,” and the battle was joined. At noon, over the city and country he had loved soyou know when to make a precise decision from the onset, man finally returned to the British Isles the first shots were fired. Vice-Admiral much. So, whenever someone tell you thatrather than making a wrong move that will cost you dearly. after two years at sea. The Vice-Admiral Collingwood on the HMS Royal Sovereign they are unimportant and that they cannot Horatio Lord Nelson. Nelson was a veteran said to his officers, “Now, gentlemen, let us change things, tell them his story. Because EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER of the Royal Navy, well-known for his do something today which the world may the right man or woman, at the right time, unconventional battle tactics, as well as his talk of hereafter.” The Battle of Trafalgar doing the right thing, can change the course • The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of battlefield injuries. He had lost his right had begun. of history. our advertisers and the views aired in letters are not eye at the Battle of Calvi in Corsica and Desmond P van Heerden, HonsBComm necessarily those of the newspaper. his right arm in the Battle of Santa Cruz The HMS Victory herself was under fire (Stell) is the Chief Analytics Officer of de Tenerife, but had, sans the arm and eye, for 40 minutes from the Redoubtable, who Trustco Group Holdings Ltd. 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20 October - 26 October 2016 EDITORIAL 7LETTER TO THE EDITOR FlipsideSan communities CHRIS JACOBIEaddress abuse oftheir landThe two largest Conservancies and a Community Forest have always been facedwith many challenges and often getting support from government or local authori-ties has been difficult.We, the NJC and NNCCF are Honesty amongst delighted by the response of friendsthe Minister of Environment andTourism, Pohamba Shifeta, to our (L to R) Kallie N!ani, Sarah Zungu, Xoan//a /Ai!ae, Gerrie Cwi, Richard Kxao, STRONG bonds and brotherly ties proclaiming special status in thecall for help in dealing with years Frans Gomeb , /Uce Namce. among countries, governments and relationship between the two coun-of abuse of our land and resource societies add to strength. But in an tries. It is, therefore, painful when therights. worrying as it is their responsibility the Ministry of Agriculture, Water ever-changing world Namibians, as head of the Namibian Police, Lt-Gen to protect our rights. and Forestry and the Police will a unified nation, should never be Sebastian Ndeitunga, is treated like a We represent the two largest Con- collaborate with MET in redressing more loyal to their past than to their suspect with his diplomatic passportservancies and a Community Forest Just as the Namibian government these long-standing issues. common destiny and interest. at the Frankfurt airport while in tran-working to sustainably and respon- and local authorities should protect sit to a meeting in another Europeansibly use the resources available to the rights of all Namibians. We also thank the President of When historic relationships are country, as Deputy Head of Interpol.us under the Communal Lands and Namibia for setting the tone with more valuable than the challenges ofForest Acts. We have been and are Recently, Pohamba Shifeta, Minis- the future the bonds of common in- To make matters worse, Namib-constantly faced with illegal grazers, ter of MET, has given our communi- The Harambee Plan, let’s work terest that must keep Namibians uni- ians of all walks of life and especiallysettlers and fencers disrespecting the ties hope and we invite the Minister together to realise the equal justice fied are not friendship, but bondage. those of German descent will testifylaws that we abide by. to come and see our communities. envisaged there by enforcing the to the harsh treatment when applying laws of our land which will give our Namibia and South Africa share for a Schengen Visa in Windhoek to This disregard for the law leads He will be able to see the areas communities a chance to work and many things, varying from history, disembark in Germany.to over-grazing and restricts the affected and where we are struggling benefit from the resources of our culture and languages to borders,access of the rightful traditional to exist because of others abusing land and fend for ourselves. climate, economy and currency, but The German embassy staff dealingcommunities, like ours, to our land and disrespecting the laws. We hope that is where the resemblance ends. with visas in Windhoek is notori-and resources. The land is one of our The same holds true of the relation- ously harsh and the requirementsmost precious resources and gives us ship Namibia has with Germany as a are not what is expected from alife, without it our communities are then foreign occupier. nation who did not ask for, but wasbecoming even more marginalised granted special status, by the Germanand unable to develop or map a Namibia equally developed strong- government. There is no doubt thatprosperous future for ourselves. er ties with China which are not in Germany contributed tremendously relation to the Chinese contribution to development and investment since For many years many of the local to Namibia’s liberation struggle and Namibian independence, but Namibiaauthorities and ministries have failed independence. In this regard, Rus- always expressed its gratitude. It isto address these illegal activities, sia, the Nordic countries and Cuba time for the German government toalthough well-known and well- contributed much more than what the explain to Namibians what a specialdocumented. This is exceedingly current cooperation between Namibia status means unless the motion was and these countries reflects. adopted to make Germany part of AUTOMARK the Resolution 435 peace process that Certified Used Vehicles Both South Africa and Germany they never were part of, but appointed occupied Namibia for long periods themselves to. 2013 LEXUS LX570 PETROL 13 000KM 2013 LAND ROVER 2.0SI4 EVOQUE of its history and both countries left a huge legacy that served and still China is also parading as the big- (service plan till 200 000km) 130 000KM N$ 799 900.00 33 000KM N$ 469 900.00 serves Namibia well on various fronts. gest friend Namibia will ever have or hopes to have, but Chinese institu-2010 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADO 4.0 2013 TOYOTA ETIOS 1.5 HB XS 2013 HUNDAI H1 BUS 2.4 A/T DIESEL But to remain unwavering friends tions and companies do not reflect in a fast-changing world with faster this image that their government triesV6 VX 150 000KM N$ 459 900.00 47 800KM N$ 119 900.00 115 000KM N$ 299 900.00 changing priorities and needs, gov- to project. Chinese companies rather ernments must also be honest with portray an image of a nation that gen-2012 TOYOTA YARIS 1.3 HB PLUS 2015 VW POLO 1.4 HB VIVO 2015 VW POLO VIVO 1.4 HB 41 themselves and with their friends. erally holds Namibia and its decent Namibia’s bigger and most influential and common citizens in contempt,67 500KM N$ 119 900.00 38 900KM N$ 155 900.00 38 000KM N$ 139 900.00 neighbour, South Africa, is not the because of its size and insignificance example it should be. in the world economic order.2011 TOYOTA FORTUNER 4.0 V6 4X4 2014 TOYOTA COROLLA QUEST 1.6 2015 TOYOTA COROLLA QUEST 1.6 A/T N$ 159 900.00 N$ 174 900.00 When the image of South Africa as What else must Namibians con-87 500KM N$ 329 900.00 investment destination suffers it has clude if a Chinese vessel looking like a an adverse effect on all the countries rust bucket in danger of sinking any-2013 TOYOTA RAV4 2.0 A/T 2015 VW POLO 1.4HB VIVO 2013 HYUNDAI IX35 2.0 in the region. And when there are time, arrives in the ports of Lüderitz questions about commitment to good and Walvis Bay waiting for permis-53 500KM N$ 269 900.00 41 000KM N$ 139 900.00 82 000KM N$ 239 900.00 governance and democracy, the ques- sion to catch dolphins, orcas and tions are about the company Namibia other exotic marine life for so-called Indongo Toyota keeps. sanctuaries in China.65 Rehobother Road ▪ Windhoek ▪ Tel 061 237 130 ▪ SCHALK VAN GREUNEN: 081 128 7950 ▪ EUGENE IZAAKS: 081 446 5876 The behaviour of South Africa Namibians would have expected is not that of a big brother, but of a some humility from China whose stronger brother who wants to flex his citizens are under suspicion as being muscles at any opportunity, even if the biggest slaughterers of rhinos in not necessary. the world. They could have been more tactful, except if they think noth- The meat-exporting regulations, ing of Namibians and are under the customs union, Orange River bound- impression that every Namibian is for ary, to name but a few examples, are sale for a suitcase full of American those of bureaucrats who are more dollars presented as a cultural token heavy-handed than the political of honour in China, but as bribery in leadership they represent. By not Namibia. addressing serious governance issues, South Africa enforces the perception If Namibians must ask themselves that it is only answerable to its own what they can do for the country daily needs and that the rest of the and not what the country will do for countries in the region are a geo- them, it will be fair to expect that graphical accident. the international world and friends should not ask how Namibians should If South Africa becomes leaderless, show respect to them, but rather how SADC will be rendered powerless and they will show respect to a peaceful, with its perceived strength the bigger sovereign and democratic Namibia. economy and democracy should not be weak, but strong. Another case is That is the most solid foundation Germany who at Namibian Inde- friendships can be built upon. pendence adopted a resolution in the Bundestag (German Parliament)

8 BUSINESS 20 October - 26 October 2016BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review Where’s the money to propel Namibia? 12 October - 18 October 2016 QVR IMPLORES NATIONAL NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE ECONOMIC ACTIONDOWN UP TRUSTCO GROUP TUC / TTO 3.40 (13.33) 107 342 HOLDINGS LIMITED FNB 47.99 (0.08) 9 441 NBS 27.60 (0.07) 77 2,122 FNB NAMIBIA HOLDINGS LTD NAMIBIA BREWERIES NICTUS HOLDINGS - NHL 2.1 (0.00) - - NAMIBIA AGR 18 AGRA LTD 1.46 (0.00) 12 There is an urgent need for Namibia to deepen and widen its economic development in order for the country to become a net exporter and alleviate poverty as fast as possible. BANK WINDHOEK BWH 17.00 (0.00) 1,372 23,324 HOLDINGS LTD BIDVEST NAMIBIA BVN 10.28 (0.10) 18 185 LIMITED ORYX PROPERTIES ORY 21.36 (0.70) 105 2,276 into the Namibian economy by de- LIMITED veloping the manufacturing industry Niel Terblanche through the Export Processing ZoneCOMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE % (EPZ) that were initiated many years Trustco Group Holdings (TGH) ago,” he said.BRENT CRUDE OIL 51.68 (1.39) NSX Local 545 0.08 Managing Director Dr QuintonGOLD 1,260.80 0.62 NSX All Share 1,015 (0.47) van Rooyen said the country has Van Rooyen noted that Namibia isPLATINUM 946.50 (0.29) JSE Top 40 44,895 (2.02) excellent development and investment a much better investment destination S&P 500 2,140 0.13 plans but needs to sharpen implemen- compared South Africa, and arguablyFOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % UK FTSE 100 7,000 (1.00) tation. the best investment destination on the Euro Stoxx 50 3,047 0.87 continent. “Although the South Afri-N$ per US$ 13.90 (3.23) Hang Seng 23,394 (0.66) Speaking at the Bank Windhoek can economy is vast, it is not soundN$ per £ 17.33 (1.03) Coastal Estate Awards at the Coast last and, to a large extent, Namibians areN$ per ¢ 15.26 (3.87) weekend, van Rooyen queried where the hostages of the South African the money of Namibia is that must economic and political insecurities,”The past seven days saw an Pointbreak a local bank and asset propel the country into a higher gear van Rooyen said. TOUGH ROAD: TGH MD Dr Quinton van increase in trading activities as manager respectively. This comes of development and poverty eradica- Rooyen.Trustco Group Holdings Limited man- after FNB Namibia Holdings Lim- tion. He said that currently people are At the event, Bank Windhoekaged to secure first place in terms of ited had a very good set of financial struggling to get loans from banks. awarded estate agents for excel- in construction activity, deterioratingreturn generated. results for the 2016 Financial Year. lence despite a sharp decline in the fiscal position, an uncertain policyBank Windhoek Holdings Limited The transaction is subject to various “It is not due to the rise in property transfer of properties to new owners environment, and slowdown in majorsecured first place in terms of volume regulatory approvals and could still prices, banks have increased their at the coast and the future of many trading partners, such as Angola andand value of shares traded. take some time to be completed. It rates. It is not due to a capital flight estate agents hanging in the balance RSA.Brent Crude Oil was down slightly does however show the intent of FNB to South Africa, their rates have also because of a slowdown in the nationalby 1,39% while gold was up slightly to grow its market share and further increased, but the question according economy. The availability of serviced landwith 0,62% with platinum flat with create synergies within the group. to Namibia’s most eminent post-inde- remains a challenge, which has alsoa decrease of 0,29%. On the currency The Namibia Statistics Agency has pendent entrepreneur is “where is the Bank Windhoek Managing Director, been highlighted in the Harambeefront the Namibian Dollar managed released the inflation numbers for money?” queried van Rooyen. Baronice Hans said the Bank is cele- Prosperity Plan under the pillars ofto gain back ground against the major September 2016 and it saw Namib- brating its partners, the estate agents. Social Progression and Infrastructurecurrencies gaining 3,23% against ian CPI slightly increase from 6,8% to Van Rooyen added that Namibian She said economy over the past five Development, which aims to deliverthe US Dollar and 1,03% and 3,87% 6,9%. It remains to be seen whether money is in foreign banks, saying the years enjoyed a 5% growth spurred on thousands of serviced plots to beagainst the Pound and the Euro or not the South African Reserve Bank Angolan crisis and Namibian down- by an expansionary fiscal policy and available in all towns within the nextrespectively. The gain in the currency will increase interest rates on the back grade have caused Namibia’s liquidity surging foreign direct investments. few years.can be attributed to Pravin Gordhan’s of their inflationary data which has to falter, but it does not account forresponse relating to the charges shown a decline in recent times. The all of it. “With Namibia’s trade deficit While the economy grew by 5,7%brought against him. The JSE Top 40 Bank of Namibia will also watch the at N$39 billion last year and N$17,4 in 2015, growth is set to slow goingwas down 2,02% and the NSX All situation closely as to manage the billion this year Namibian money is in forward, constrained by the slowdownShare also down 0,47% as equities are country’s foreign reserves instead of foreign banks and needs to be broughtstill trying to recover from the sell off it being swayed by inflationary data.when the GordhanGate news broke.FNB Namibia Holdings Limited an- Market quote of the weeknounced that it will buy EBank and “If opportunity does not knock, build a door” – Milton BerleInflation doubled since last year Charmaine Ngatjiheue NCPI apart from alcoholic beverages growth was seen in all sub-categories The NSA attributed the monthly increase emanated from increases re- and tobacco which only grew by 5,2% which are rental payment and dwell- growth from increases in food compo- corded in the price levels of purchaseTHE latest annual inflation rate in September 2016, compared to the ings to 7% from 1,5% in September nents such as bread and cereals which of vehicles and operation of transportstands at 6,9% in the third quarter of 7,4% the same period last year. 2015, water supply and refuse collec- grew by 0,4% from -0,2% and meat equipment sub-components, which2016, compared to the 3,3% recorded tion to 12,2% from 9,9% in September and fish by 1,2% and 4,4% respectively increased from 6% and -5,7%, respec-in the same period the preceding The highest weighted category 2015, and electricity, gas and fuel to from -0,1% and 0% and non-alcoholic tively in September 2015 to 10,1% andyear, whilst monthly inflation for which is Housing, Water, Electricity, 12,1% from 4,1% in September 2015. beverages components, specifically 1,8% recorded in September 2016.September remained unchanged at Gas and Other Fuels increased by 8% mineral water and soft drinks which0,2%. during September 2016 compared to The NSA added that inflation grew by 0,1% as opposed to -2,5% in Simonis Storms Securities (SSS) 2.3% recorded in the prior year. This remains high in the food and non- August 2016. maintained its view that inflation will The Namibia Statistics Agency category however only grew by 0% on alcoholic beverages as it grew by 12% continue to grow at a moderate pace(NSA) indicated that the Namibia a monthly basis compared to the 0,2% during the period under review as Annual inflation for the transport going forward, citing that they do notConsumer Price Index (NCPI) in- seen the prior month. opposed to 5,7% recorded in the prior category grew by 3,3% annually in expect any rate hikes in Namibia forcreased by 0,2%, standing at 121 basis year. On a monthly basis, this category September 2016 comparing to a the remainder of the year and expectpoints. This increase was attributed to Electricity, gas and other fuels de- grew by 0,9% compared to 0,2% re- decrease of 2,2% registered the preced- inflation to average at 6,5% for thean increase seen in all groups of the creased by 0,2% monthly as opposed corded in the prior month. ing year. The NSA indicated that this year. to the 1,1% in August 2016. StrongNOTICE 2017 Online Application Process NSFAF would like to inform the public of the development of a seamlessly integrated Loan and Grant Management Information System (LGAMIS), which changes the traditional manual application process that runs from August to December, into an online application format. It also allows for NSFAF to import Grade 12 results immediately upon release and match individual results to its current eligibility criteria. This process allows potential applicants to launch an online application in a bid to nd out if they qualify for funding. 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20 October - 26 October 2016 BUSINESS 9 The surveys would have costs NSA over N$70 million if conducted individuallyNSA SURVEYS SAVE N$28MThe Intercensal demographic survey and labour force survey that was supposed to be concluded separately will nowrun concurrently and will save the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) N$28 million. Charmaine Ngatjiheue period of the survey law enforcement Act. The function of the police during observed in the Windhoek East and SAVINGS: NSA Statistician General, Alex agencies will be involved, in the event the survey is twofold. The first one West constituencies and the council- Shimuafeni. Photo contributedThe survey will interview 12 000 of criminals imitating enumerators. is to ensure that the whole exercise lors of those two constituencies were households countrywide and is conducted in a peaceful and safe made aware of the situation to informwould have costs the NSA over N$70 “The law might also be enforced in environment, the second part is to the inhabitants from those constitu-million if the two surveys were con- cases whereby people are refusing to ensure that households are aware that encies to act in accordance with theducted individually. participate. This will lead to penal- they are obliged to comply as this is a survey. ties,” he said. national exercise,” said Shimuafeni. It kicked off this week and is set to “It is important to understand thatcosts roughly N$32 million during Shimuafeni said the Statistics He added that all the enumerators refusals have an effect on data quality.the current financial year. Agency might end up enforcing the will be identified through identifica- We would all agree that everyone Statistics Act, Section 43, 1(b) which tion cards, the NSA T-shirts they needs reliable, timely and accurate The surveys are designed to collect protects it from any refusals from the will be wearing and the vehicles they statistics.information on socio-demographic sampled households. will be travelling in, while the policecharacteristics of the population and presence will ensure the authenticity However, to ensure that these arethe labour force. “We are saying we do not want to of the survey. available means that information enforce the Act right now but there needs to be provided, and accurately, , Alex Shimuafeni, said during the will come a point when we will be Refusals to participate were for that matter,” he said. left with no choice but to effect theVehicle sales still dropping Charmaine Ngatjiheue cated that passenger vehicles which The value of new vehicle sales We distribute declined by 5,2% on a monthly basis during the month under reviewVEHICLES sales continue to drop to 509 units during the month under dropped by 12,5% on a monthly 65000on a monthly basis with the recent review contributed largely to the basis and 21,4% annually to N$498,6statistics recorded at 8,5% in declining sales. Passenger vehicles million compared to N$631,6 mil- newspapers weekly, country-wideSeptember as opposed to the 12,8% recorded the lowest number of units lion in the preceding year. The value ..seen in August. in September 2016 since 501 units in in August was recorded at N$567,8 December 2011. million. NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND The units seen during the month PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESSunder review were only 1 252, which NAAMSA noted that for three In October the Rand weakenedwas the lowest since the 1 190 new months in a row, light commercial and it is believed that it might trig- PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF TWENTY-SEVEN 10,000units sold in December 2013. Mean- vehicles continued its downward ger an increase in the cost of vehicles SQUARE METER PLOTS FOR GROOT BRACK TRUST,while, the number also decreased trend and dropped by 10,1% on a in the last quarter of 2016.by 23,9% annually, compared to the monthly basis to 684 units. FARM 438, KHOMAS REGION NAMIBIA-13,9% recorded the preceding year. The Carbon Emission Tax and theThe September decline was attrib- Medium commercial and extra implementation of the fuel levy ratesuted to a decline experienced in all heavy vehicles also dropped by will continue to contribute to thevehicle categories. 27,6% and 10,3%, respectively to 21 declining vehicle sales. It is also be- and 35 units, respectively. Mean- lieved that government will continue The National Association of while, heavy commercial vehicles to curb unnecessary spending whichAutomobile Manufacturers of South and buses remained constant at 3 includes new vehicle sales as a fiscalAfrica (NAAMSA) report indi- and 0 units, respectively. consolidation measure.Building plans approval decelerate Applicant: Groot Brack Trust Project: Drie Krone Nature Village Charmaine Ngatjiheue to 139 additions recorded in August Meanwhile, the number of build- Proposed Activity: Groot Brack Trust propose to establish twenty-seven,Building plans approved in Wind- 2016. The value for additions de- ing plans completed grew by 65,4% 10,000 square meter low impact-housing plots on Groot Brack Farm 438.hoek during September experienced a creased by 61,8% on a monthly basis monthly and by 48,3% yearly to 43slow growth of 24,5%, which was only and 3,8% annually to N$58,5 million building projects in September 2016 Location: Groot Brack Farm Number 438, Khomas Region, Namibia.239 plans on a monthly basis equating in September 2016. whilst additions completed grew byto the growth rate of 47,7% recorded more than 100% to 31 projects com- Application for Environmental Clearance Certificate: In terms ofduring August. The second biggest chunk of pleted compared to 15 completed in the Environmental Management Act (No 7 of 2007), Groot Brack trust is building plans approved were for August 2016. required to submit an applciation for Environmental Clearance to the Envi- The building plans approved in- houses and that component grew by ronmental Commissioner of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism for thecreased by 3,4% on an annual basis. 42,9% monthly to 40 house build- “Out of 11 266 building plans ap- above-mentioned project. ings approved. The value for houses proved since January 2013 only 3 041 Simonis Storms Securities (SSS) also decreased by 27% but recorded building projects were completed. As Review and Comment Period: The purpose of the comment period it tosaid they do not expect any further positive growth of 42% annually to for 2016, 1 535 building plans were present the proposed project and to afford interested and affected partieshikes in interest rates for the remain- N$47,9 million during the period approved but only 22,3% (343) pro- (I&AP) an opportunity to comment on the project to ensure that all issuesder of 2016 which will have a positive under review. jects were completed,” noted the SSS. and concerns are captured and considered in the assessment. The revieweffect on construction but this might and comment period is effective from 14th October – 5th November 2016.be offset by the persistent water crisis N$ m YTD Value of Building Plans Approvedfaced in the central area of Namibia. 2500 Building plans approved during theperiod under review had the value of 2000 Public Participation Process: Environmental Compliance Consultancy isN$160,3 million, a decrease of 41,3% undertaking the required environmental assessment and public participa-on a monthly basis from the N$272,9 1500 tion process. To obtain further information and register as an interested andmillion in August 2016. affected party (I&AP) on the project database, please submit your name, 1000 contact information and interest in the project, in writing to Environmental In August 2016, additions on exist- Compliance Consultancy:ing structures accounted for 70,3%of the number of approved building 500 Ms J. Mooneyprojects. 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10 COASTAL 20 October - 26 October 2016COASTAL Elephants in danger because of conflict with humans Namibia seeks uranium tradeDROUGHT IS ENTERINGDISASTER STATUS Namibia is currently lobbying national energy mix, of which more other African member countries of than 60% is imported from the the International Atomic Energy country’s neighbours. ism to supply them with a solution Agency to support its uranium Namibia’s share of renewable ener- to the escalating conflict between trade. gies, and especially solar photovol- humans and elephants. He insinu- At the official opening of the taic electricity, is becoming increas- ated that killing the elephants might Southern African Power Pool con- ingly significant, albeit from a very be the only solution and that advice ference at Swakopmund, Minister of small base. Namibian uranium is from the MET is urgently awaited. Mines and Energy, Obeth Kandjoze extracted for export purposes only, said Namibia would need this sup- and currently accounts for approxi- Mutjavikua made this startling port as the uranium trade is cumber- mately 7% of the world supply. announcement during a ceremony some. “It is important that the to-be- where funds were handed over to the The SAPP conference aims to co- developed National Energy Policy is Erongo Development Foundation. ordinate and plan generation, trans- sufficiently pragmatic and goal- Rio Tinto, Erongo RED and Banner- mission and marketing of electricity oriented to attract much-needed man donated N$165 000 to the foun- in the region. investments in the sector, both dation in order to assist subsistence Although Namibia has huge depos- from the private sector, as well as farmers with feeding more than 4 000 its of uranium, the country is not yet Government. Creating and sustain- head of livestock. a member of the Nuclear Suppliers ing the requisite incentives is a key a “The situation in the region is dire Group that seeks to enforce uranium requirement that necessitates politi- because the drought has caught up exports for non-proliferation of cal stability, regulatory oversight and with the people trying to eke out a nuclear weapons. control as well as sustained eco- living in rural areas. There simply is Kandjoze said to become a mem- nomic growth.” no more grazing left for the livestock ber, the 48 countries in the groupDROUGHT AID: Erongo Regional Governor, Cleophas Mutjavikua, along with representatives to eat. A severe water shortage is need to vote for Namibia.from Bannerman Resources, Rio Tinto and Erongo RED. Photo: Niel Terblanche compounding the problem even “We are lobbying all our Afri- further,” he said. Niel Terblanche animals away to get to the water.” can brothers and countries which Mutjavikua said the regional gov- Mutjavikua said an alternative has are members of the InternationalNamibia’s rare and endangered also been offered to the farmers. He Atomic Energy Agency to support desert elephants find them- ernment has already approached the said the Erongo regional government our case to become a member of the selves in the firing line because Ministry of Environment and Tour- has entered into an agreement with Nuclear Suppliers Group,” Kandjozethe raging drought is driving them that of the Omaheke region to evacu- said.deeper into areas which bring them The situation ate some of the farmers and their According to the minister, once theinto direct conflict with subsistence in the region animals there in order to ensure their country becomes a member of thefarmers struggling to keep themselves is dire because survival. suppliers group, Namibia will useand their livestock alive. the drought has the nuclear energy in the provision caught up with the “The Erongo Regional Government of medical, agricultural technologies This according to the governor of people trying to eke will assist the farmers with transport and water.the Erongo region, Cleophas Mut- out a living in rural of their livestock from one region Kandjoze also said Namibia’s totaljavikua who said, “In many cases in areas.” to the other but we need the help of primary energy consumption isthe north-western areas of the region the entire community to realise this dominated by fossil fuels, especiallyfarmers had to run for their lives CLEOPHAS MUTJAVIKUA effort. 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20 October - 26 October 2016 COASTAL 11 Protest groups against marine animal capture Construction costs remain challengePirates may be in Nam waters Niel Terblanche SAVE THE WORLD: Protesters on the way to hand over petitions. Photo: Niel Terblanche Niel Terblanche position, an uncertain policy Despite a sharp decline in the environment, and slowdown inA dilapidated Russian sources, Bernardt Esau, said even on land when they are approached the Ministry of transfer of properties to new major trading partners, Angolafishing vessel currently he is not aware of any illegal off the coast of West Africa. Fisheries with a proposal owners at the coast and the and South Africa,” Hans said.at anchor in the bay off fishing going on in Namibian to capture and export live future of many estate agentsthe Walvis Bay port has waters at the time. “Namibia In the meantime, the Earth marine mammals for the hanging in the balance because According to Hans, the avail-switched off all its locating has some of the best patrol Organisation group and the aquarium market in Asian of a slowdown in the national ability of serviced land remainsbeacons and suspicions and and monitoring vessels in Namibia Coastal environ- countries. This action is economy excellence was still a challenge, which has also beenthat it might be a pirate the world to police fishing mental group handed over seen by some environmental achieved in the market. highlighted in the Harambeefishing vessel sought by the operations in the country’s two separate but similar activists as a smoke screen Prosperity Plan under the pillarsSouth African authorities territorial waters. If these petitions with more than to hide the Ryazanovka’s real During the glitzy gala dinner of Social Progression and Infra-after illegal activities in vessels are in our fishing 10 000 signatures to Steven identity. where Bank Windhoek awarded structure Development, wherebythat country’s waters are grounds they must be able Ambambi, a senior official the performance of their partners thousands of serviced plots willgrowing. to manipulate their location of the Ministry of Fisheries, The owners of the in property in Walvis Bay both be available in all towns within beacons,” he said. in which they protest against Ryazanovka are actively the managing director of the the next few years. The switching off of the proposal of two Chinese seeking to reflag the vessel Bank Windhoek Group, BaroniceRyazanovka’s locating Greenpeace was quoted companies to be allowed to as a Namibian boat, but the Hans and the group managing “Initiatives from governmentbeacons is reminiscent of as saying that these vessels capture and export of Na- request is still pending at the director of Trustco Group Hold- in partnership with the Govern-incidents earlier this year are able to send incorrect mibia’s rare and endangered Directorate of Marine Affairs ings, Dr Quinton van Rooyen, ment Institutions Pension Fundwhere the South African location data suggesting they marine species. under the Ministry of Works sketched the current economic to assist with finance for thesegovernment arrested and are as far away as Mexico or and Transport. woes experienced in Namibia. expensive services are an exam-confiscated several Chinese Two Chinese companies However, both were optimistic ple of their commitment towardsowned boats fishing illegally about what the future might this objective,” she said.in their waters. At the time hold.the South Africans were ac- “One should also not losetively hunting several other Hans, said that though the sight of the impact of the severevessels that disappeared from Namibian economy enjoyed drought that the country is expe-the radar scopes. consistent growth above 5% over riencing on the housing industry the past five years, spurred on by as the desperate attempts to save Namibia has expansionary fiscal policy, and water, threatens to cripple the some of the surging foreign direct invest- construction sector,” said Hans. best patrol ments a slowdown was expected.and monitoring Hans said that the sword of rentvessels in the “The cost of land and build- control and redistribution of landworld,” ing construction remains high, also hangs above the heads of which causes affordability of a property developers, owners andBERNARDT ESAU, basic house for the low and mid- estate agents. dle income segments to be prob-Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources lematic, While the economy grew Two new laws to regulate by 5,7% in 2015, growth is set to property ownership, namely The Namibian Minster of slow going forward, constrained the Estate Agents and PropertyFisheries and Marine Re- by a slowdown in construction Developer Bill and the Land Bill activity, a deteriorating fiscal are still on the agenda for Parlia- ment to discuss before the end of this year.

12 NORTHERN 20 October - 26 October 2016 Kuungongelwa-Amadhila celebrates birthday with Tov orphans.TOV EMPOWERING YOUTHNamibia is still experience high incidences of orphans mainly due to the high rate of mortality related to HIV/Aids, while many children remainvulnerable as their parents are unable to take care of them as a result of poverty. Maria David MOTIVATED: Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. A few years INSPIRED: Children listening to the PM, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila at Tov in Tsumeb. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. Photo contributed ago Tov started the idea of inviting Photo: Maria DavidPrime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa- the prime minister to spend time with Amadhila made this remarks themselves, especially by taking their our children at the centre during theirduring her birthday celebration at studies seriously as it is the only way birthdays. We had two ideas in mind,Tov HIV/Aids Orphans and Vulner- they can succeed and contribute to one the kids will engage him or her,able Children Organisation’s centre in the development of the country in the asking questions that will help themTsumeb. future. to become better citizens of Namibia in the future, and secondly the need to Tov cares for various needs. These in- Rev Edward Amadhila, centre teach our children/youth to love ourclude children’s shelters, social grants, manager said that, “Our community national leaders.”school feeding programmes and was blessed to host the belated birth-education support. “The centre and its day of our Prime Minister Dr Saara Through severalprogrammes are a true endorsement of determinantssustainable community development affectingby galvanising the community, indi- development in theviduals and corporate sector supports country, such as lacktowards community development of resources, it hasinitiatives that targets vulnerable chil- become imperative fordren,” said Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. countries to promote cooperation between Kuugongelwa-Amadhila added that governments, theas a country, people are faced with private sector andhigh levels of poverty and inequalities. others to tackle the challenge of She, however, pointed out that development.through several determinants affect-ing development in the country, such ADRMASADHARILAAKUUGONGELWA-as lack of resources, it has becomeimperative for countries to promote Prime Ministercooperation between governments, theprivate sector and others to tackle thechallenge of development. She further Kuugongelwa-Amadhilafurthermore encouraged the childrenof Tov to make use of the opportu-nity accorded to them and develop Residents fed up with pollutionAngelina N MurekoThe bereaved SIMILO and MUREKO families wish EYESORE: The dump site that has residents up in arms. Photo: Maria David to announce the untimely death of their beloved Great Grandma, Grandma, Mother and Daugh- Maria David Town Council seems not to care. get cleaned up, but the last they saw ter-in-law, the late Angelina Nomayeza SIMI- “All the rubbish from bars, houses a truck coming to get the waste was LO-MUREKO, the widow of the late Johannes THE residents of Omatando 1 east almost a month ago, and they are Andreas Ou Warrie “Warmgat” MUREKO, of Ongwediva in Oshana region and nearby places is brought to the also not in the position to control who passed on after a short illness at the are complaining that the site in the area, sometimes there are broken the people dumping the waste. age of 70 in the State Hospital in vicinity of the previous dumpsite bottles and waste thrown away at Upington, South Africa. that was recently turned into a the site that endanger the health of Spokesperson of Ongwediva Town dumping area is causing plastic the children that go to play there. Council, Jackson Muma, said that She was born on the bags, bottles and other waste pol- Also, the waste is a danger to our he is aware of the situation and will15 October 1945 and died on the luting the area, and the Ongwediva livestock,” said one of the residents. see how the council can help the residents. 13th October 2016. The resident added the area did The late Angelina Nomayeza For news and tips Similo-Mureko, affectionately known in the North,as Laiy-Laiy, succumbed to illness after call Maria Davida short stay in hospital. She is survived Tel: +264 065 233 315 - Cell: 0817690120 by her mother who is 91 years old, 1 Email: [email protected] brother, 5 children, 19 grand children and 6 great grandchildren.Funeral arrangements are underway andshe will be laid to rest on Saturday,22nd October 2016 in Upington, theNorthern Cape of South Africa. The funeral will take place on the 22nd October 2016 in Upington, in the Northern Cape, South Africa.Enquiries can be directed to:Stanley B SIMILO @ + 27 608 17 1194Cassius T MOETIE @ + 264 852 72 1518Alna SIMILO @ + 264 855 51 4449Denzel SIMILO @ + 264 817 41 3507Patti GERTZE @ + 264 812 31 6011

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20 SPORT 20 October - 26 October 2016SPORTBig guns to contest in rugby Seven’s Youth academy makes waves Michael UugwangaSEVEN’S RUGBY SWALLOWS Football AcademyFINALLY HERE dominated the 2016 Khomas Youth Football League (KYFL)WORLD CLASS: Swakopmund will host some of the world’s best seven’s rugby sides. Photo contributed after the academy’s u-9, u-11 and u-17 won their respective leagues.THE famous Blitzbokke coached by the famous Namibian-born Neil Powell will be on display at the Safland Sevens in Swallows u-9 won the leagueSwakopmund next month. despite losing 9-3 to Ramblers, while the u-11 beat Sport Klub Michael Uugwanga hosting sporting events of international challenge. “We started a month ago as a The Blitzbokke Windhoek 4-1 and the u-17 beat standard at the coast. Powell will use team and it’s a fairly new team. Look at heads into the Ramblers 2-1. The chairman of theNamibia will also start their the Swakopmund tournament as the Kenya for instance, they are doing well tournament as KYFL, Lazarus Xoagub said that development and climb up the building phase of a new Blitzbokke in the seven’s but we do have the talent favourites, having he is happy with the commitmentladder of sevens rugby, competing team for the next Olympics, and will and we also have a pool of good seven’s just won a Bronze shown by clubs and players despiteagainst sides like the rising USA, surely want to challenge for the world players to look at,” said Theron. medal at the Summer financial constraints.Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Nigeria championships. Olympic Games The KYFL started in March thisand new kids on the block Germany RealGood Chicken is one of the co- held in Rio, Brazil in year and ended on Saturday, 15and Botswana. The Blitzbokke heads into the sponsors for the tournament. August October, and attracted more than tournament as favourites, having just “ We are confident that our sponsorship 400 young players in different Neil Powell is the brother of Corné, a won a Bronze medal at the Summer towards sevens schools competition ELIZMA THERON age groups. The aim of the youthformer captain of the Namibian World Olympic Games held in Rio, Brazil will contribute to the growth of rugby league is to develop young playersCup side and part of the trio of Powell in August. The Namibian team will and also assist in promoting healthy Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) acting chief executive officer with the aim of one day becomingbrothers who played professional rugby be announced next week, and the lifestyle, discipline and team spirit (CEO) Brave Warriors players.at the highest level. The tournament Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) acting among the youth,” said Marne Bouwer,will be hosted at The Dome that is chief executive officer (CEO) Elizma junior brand manager of RealGood The KYFL said it also wantsfast becoming a premier name in Theron said the host team is up for the Chicken. to increase girls’ participation in the league as only few girls are playing in the boys teams. The notable female player in the KYFL is Vanessa Noreses who plays for Swallows u-17 male team and she also plays for the country’s female u-20 national side. “We just got a sponsorship from a businessman from Ondangwa who gave us N$2 500. The players contributed N$30 each for affiliation and players registrations. We want to develop players at an early age. Some of this players could end up playing for clubs in the second division. We also want to provide female players to the junior and senior female national teams,” said Xoagub. Xoagub also revealed that there are plans in place to set up a super league for the young players before joining teams in the second division, first division or even in the Namibia Premier League (NPL). The Khomas Football Association took over the responsibility of running the KYFL. “We want to see a transition in Namibian football. We have a tabled a proposal to the Namibian Football Remarkable young soccer star Michael Uugwanga FIRST-CLASS: Rowen ‘Messi’ Cloete (middle) in action. Photo: Michael Uugwanga Seven-year-old Rowen ‘Messi’ Cloete, a Grade 2 learner at Auas the season to Ramblers. u-9 to u-19 and the organisers of the Primary School in Katutura The Khomas Youth Football League league said that they are planning to has impressed many with his comprises of teams ranging from include a girls’ league next year. exceptional soccer skills that could see him becoming a superstar in the future. At one meter tall, Cloete is also left footed and plays for Swallows u-9, a local soccer academy. Cloete also scored a typical Messi goal when he beat three players of Ramblers in the Khomas Youth Football League on Saturday, 15 October, in his side’s 3-9 defeat. “I am the best player in my team. I took the number 10 jersey because I am Messi. I train very hard every day because I want to be the greatest. Beside Messi being my favourite player I also admire Deon Hotto of Namibia,” said Cloete. Cloete who lives in Katutura which is home to FNB Orlando Pirates said he wants to play for the Brave Warriors one day. “First I want to play for Pirates because they are the best team in the country. After Pirates I would also want to go overseas and play there,” said Cloete. Cloete’s u-9 team won the Khomas Youth League u-9 division despite the heavy defeat on the last day of