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WINNING NUMBERS NEWS P 05 BUSINESS SPORT 3 2551989 63 14 2556298 63 LAST LOOPHOLES U20 CLINCH 4 2552465 63 TIME IN THE CPB FIRST WIN 6 2545484 63 CHANGE 6 2529924 63 P 08 P 16 REMINDER THESE 5 NUMBERS APPEARED IN LAST WEEK’S INFORMANTÉ. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER.www.informante.web.na • 061-275 4700 Find us on Your Community NEWSPAPER • 31 August - 06 September 2017 • Edition # 596BLEAK FUTURE FORRecessiontakes its toll on the diamond town a N$4 million debt and no viableORANJEMUND income to repay it.” I don’t knowAs the land-based mining operations of Namdeb is winding down as a result of dwindling resourc- and buildings at high prices to if you guys can see the problemes and a biting recession in the global economy the future of Oranjemund hangs in the balance. the majority of the people, tout- that is going arise here soon? If you ing a great future for it. But if the can, there is a story... Residents feel Oranjemund is too far away to pro-NielNTeierbllTaencrbhelanche of Namibia. Namdeb has also initiated the diamond area known as the Sperrge- mine closes down and people are duce anything. “We have a desert, the sale of houses and other properties in biet no other income-generating projects retrenched the community will be no farms, as a holiday destination, unable to support itself. Oranjemund has very little potential the town to private individuals. has been started up since the procla- and all those who bought property atFor the past two or three years the mining Although many of the houses and other mation of the town which means that if “De Beers did the exact same those prices will still be battling to the land operations of the mine should thing in Kleinzee across the Orange pay it off with no income”giant co-owned by the Namibian Govern- buildings within its borders are being close down people will be left without a River. In one instance the Spar shopment and De Beers mining conglomerate sold for less than half a million dollars some potential buyers are claiming that means to pay their house loans. “Local was sold off to the workers and sixhave been saying that land-based oper-ations will be wound down and that the most of the buildings have outlasted their management of the mine claim that there months later De Beers closed the mine, leaving those workers withminer will shift its focus and resources planned lifespan. is great interest in Oranjemund withto their seabed mining operation. The “Namdeb is trying to recover as much loads of developers lined up, to build arecent inauguration of the brand new capital as possible from the sale of its mall and a service station. We all saw inpurpose built MV SS Nujoma deepwater buildings. They recently briefed their 2008, during the recession when the minediamond exploration and sampling vessel employees on how dire the future of the shut down for just three months whatin Walvis Bay serves as a clear indication mine is at the moment. This briefing has happened. In essence, without the mineof the paradigm shift currently under way filtered down to other residents which contributing to the local economy there isat Namdeb. are not employed by Namdeb,” said one no future for this town.”In the meantime, Oranjemund has been concerned resident. Residents of Oranjemund not in theproclaimed as a town that will henceforth The main concern is that besides the employ of the mine are worried thatbe subject to the Local Authorities laws mine and because of it being situated in Namdeb is going to sell off all the housesNo Money for NDP5 despite the hullabaloo Maria David billion out of N$164 billion, or 45 per- as climate change mitigation. In total, SAVE A RHINO cent of the total required investment, the NDP5 Implementation Plan has 80OSHAKATI – The Namibian govern- will go towards physical infrastructure programs that should be implemented The life-size rhino sculpture that was under production for about a monthment has no funds to implement the expansion and modernization in sec- through 178 projects over the next is expected to find a permanent home, thanks to French artist Gé PelliniNational Development Plan (NDP5), tors, such as water, energy and ICT. five years. Iipumbu noted that NDP5’s who completed it just on time last week. The highlight of the project willestimated to cost N$164 billion over Implementation Plan does not only be a Gala Dinner and live auction tonight at the Windhoek Country Clubthe next five years and now considers N$32 billion or 19 percent of the set the required investment, but also Resort where the sculpture created for anti-poaching awareness will beother models, including PPPs. required amount, will go towards social sets annual targets that will be used to auctioned off. In the picture Pellini inspects his work. development protection, sanitation, monitor progress on implementation of Photo: Zorena Jantze The identified projects in the plan housing development, land servic- the NDP5. She adding that the progresswill instead be funded from a multitude ing, youth empowerment and sports on NDP5 projects will be assessed on aof sources that include government development, while N$30 billion or 18 quarterly basis, where all the institu-budgetary allocation, private sector percent is required for human capital tions responsible for implementationfunding, funding from development development, such as investment in of a particular project will be requiredfinance institutional savings, Public education, health and nutrition. to submit a comprehensive progressPrivate Partnership and where it is via- report to the National Planningble, donor funding. Economic Planning A further N$19.4 billion or 12 per- Commission. The recent consultationsDeputy Minister, Lucia Iipumbu, said cent, is required to enable structural further identified industrial develop-since Oshana region has been focusing transformation, while N$7 billion (4%) ment, together with the construction ofon the retailing industry resources, the is required to promote good govern- a garment factory and agro processers,Ministry is now propagating for NDP5 ance, such as public service delivery integrated water resource managementto steer the focus on other sectors that and transparency, effective implemen- and water infrastructure development,can be unlocked as potential investment tation of decentralization as well as the agricultural infrastructure developmentopportunities in the region. preservation of peace, security and rule and the request of a veterinary clinics of law. The remaining N$2.6 billion in Oshana region. 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2 NEWS 31 August - 06 September 2017 Have a story you want to Hoeses was still breastfeeding before she was killedshare? Or book an advert with our marketing department? 35 YRS FOR KILLING GIRLFRIEND Contact WINDHOEK - An Otjiwarongo man convicted of guilty to the charge and told on an increase despite society’s Numbers murdering his girlfriend four years ago was sen- the court that he was nowhere plea to end it. He said that a tenced to 35 years in Jail on Tuesday, 29 August. near the deceased’s home the lengthy sentence was inevi- Editors day she was killed. Hoeses was table. Defence lawyer Joshua Eba Kandovazu times all over her body on the still breastfeeding at the time of Kaumbi had asked for a 25 year UNAPOLOGETIC: Edmund Nghidipo Nangolo night of March 2, 2013 at her her demise. The perpetrator was jail term. Jagger.  Photo: Eba Kandovazu Edmund Jagger, 29, stabbed father’s house in Orwetoveni. employed as a car mechanic Editor-In-Chief his girlfriend and mother of Jagger then attempted to end and the deceased was employed Judge Siboleka said that Jag- testify in mitigation Tel: 061 275 4726 his child, Rinelda Hoeses, 22, his life by hanging himself as a chef. ger has not shown any remorse Deputy Prosecutor Karin Es- Email: [email protected] for wanting to terminate their before the police arrested him since the beginning of his trial relationship. He stabbed her 18 at his room. In sentencing, Judge Alfred and has failed to apologize to terhuizen represented the state. Merja Iileka Siboleka maintained that the the deceased family for having Jagger previously pleaded not brutality perpetrated on women murdered their daughter. He News Editor by their male counterparts is further noted that he did not Tel: 061 275 4719 Email: [email protected] Judge laments mental view delays Reporters THE AMERICANS: Marcus Thomas and Kevin Townsend.  Photos: Eba Kandovazu Eba Kandovazu suspected murderer was Eba Kandovazu mentally fit before and at Family distraught over WINDHOEK - A high court the time of the commission News Reporter constant delays judge raised concern over a of the crime. They will also Tel: 061 275 4724 high number of unattended determine if she is currently Eba Kandovazu a quiet street in Klein Wind- officer in the murder case. criminals waiting to undergo fit for trial. Rittman has still Aili Iilonga hoek, while he was visiting Thomas, through a state fund- psychological observation, not secured a place at the WINDHOEK- The parents of family from Switzerland. His which in turn halts the pace Windhoek Central hospital News Reporter a young man killed by two body was found in his car. It ed lawyer, Kadhila Amoomo, of finalization of cases. psychiatric unit. Tel: 061 275 4723 American nationals seven is reported that he was also launched the leave to appeal on years ago have raised concern robbed of his phone and a the basis that Judge Liebenberg Judge Christie Liebenberg Judge Liebenberg stressed Marthina Mutanga over the constant postpone- wallet containing at least 100 was apparently biased as had made these remarks yes- the jeopardy that the ad- ment and delay of the trial by Swiss francs. allegedly already concluded terday (Wednesday), after ministration of justice faces Multimedia Journalist one of the accused persons. that he had killed Heckmair. another postponement in the as a result of prolonged Tel: 061 275 4717 Peter and Birgit Heckmair, case involving a Gobabis periods of attendance that Peter and Birgit Heckmair, accompanied by other family Their trial is set to begin on woman who allegedly con- state psychiatrists impose Zorena Jantze the father and mother of the members, said they wish jus- 10 to 20 October, seven years nived with her lover to kill on criminals. He said that deceased, Andre Heckmair, tice will be served accordingly. after Heckmair was killed in her husband four years ago. four other criminals of the Business & told Informanté after another The trial was set to start in cold blood. high court also await mental Entertainment Reporter postponement on Tuesday the June when Judge Liebenberg Rachel Rittman was set observation. current application to have dismissed the first attempt Thomas is charged alongside to undergo psychiatric Tel: 061 275 4721 Judge Christie Liebenberg to have him off the bench, fellow countryman, Kevin observation after her lawyer The Judge maintained that recuse himself from the bench prompting a second application Donnel Townsend,. Toegther Hipura Ujaha’s request in a meeting between him and Gabriela Tjiroze in the matter is an abstract and from Thomas. the duo face charges of robbery June. Ujaha argued that the Permanent Secretary of a clear indication to stall court with aggravating circumstanc- Rittman could not under- Health and Social Services, Sports Reporter proceedings. A month from now the trial es, unlawful importation of a stand court proceedings as Dr Andreas Mwoombola is Tel: 061 275 4722 of the two American men will firearm into Namibia, illegal she suffers from anxiety and in place to discuss the chal- The two American citizens, finally begin in the high court possession of a firearm, illegal mood depressions. He said lenges and procedural meas- Maria David Marcus Thomas and Kevin after Judge Christie Liebenberg possession of ammunition and that she is unable to make a ures. 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31 August - 06 September 2017 NEWS 3POSITIVE RATINGSCapitalisation ratio remained relatively stable at 48.3% for 2016FOR TRUSTCOWindhoek – GCR, leading emerging market focused ratings agency has affirmed Trustco Group Holdings Limited’s national scale ratings as BBB+ (NA)and A2 (NA) in the long-term and short-term respectively; with the outlook accorded as Stable. Business Reporter challenging domestic environment assets grew by 28.5% to N$5,156 STABLE: Trustco headquarters in Windhoek. Photo Mixed Market characterised by weaker economic million for the 2017 FinancialThe reports sourced from the Stock and property price growth rates. Year, driven by advances (up 54%),Exchange News Service (SENS) investment property (up 24%), in-detailed that the credit rating is Trustco’s capitalisation ratio tangible assets (up 1.2x) and fixedbased on Trustco’s entrenched remained relatively stable at 48.3% assets (up 33%).financial services position in educa- for the Financial Year 2016 and in-tion finance and mass-market insur- creased to 54.5% in the 2017 finan- Driven by property sales ofance, and value-adding property cial year as rising leverage ratios N$770 million, the group’s netinvestments in Namibia. during the year reflect the increased income grew by 26.3% to N$530 use of debt to fund interest-bearing million in 2017, despite lower Furthermore, the ratings agency asset growth. education finance and insuranceconsidered Trustco’s very strong premium revenues.capitalisation, increasing operation- The report detailed that the strongal scale, improved organisational earnings retention for the finan- The report highlighted that theefficiency, and long-term earnings cial year 2017 of N$497 million, significant synergies that existdiversification plan. supportive dividend policies, and between Trustco’s operating seg- diversified funding partners, includ- ments, and its strategy of enhancing Well noted ventures included the ing development finance institu- sustainability and diversification ofsecuring and developing opportuni- tions, are supportive of the group’s earnings, while prioritizing stake-ties in the diamond sector, against a increased debt capacity. holder needs, serve to enhance the group’s earnings prospects. Furthermore, the group’s totalForeign stashes impede mass housing Boxing mystery solved scenario “Joseph was also trying to bal- Maria David it is only possible if government cut Housing Enterprise (NHE), according Gabby Tjiroze ance the situation and he had a jacket costs. to //Khamuseb, is failing to address the Windhoek - Boxing promoter and and it fell, the other person droppedOpuwo – Special Advisor to the shortage of housing in the country trainer Nestor ‘Sunshine’ Tobias finally his envelope and Joseph thought it wasGovernor of Kunene region claims that In most cases, //Khamuseb said, local shed light on the recent storm of con- ours and picked it up.government investment of close to N$ authorities have employed too many The Mass Housing Program was im- troversy and speculation over a video105 billion in South Africa at a high staff for no reason. “Local authorities plemented by the Government in 2013 clip that has been circulating on social We then went to the room, we sawinterest rate is not being used for the need only one engineer, one building to increase investment in the affordable media, insinuating bribery in the fight we had two envelopes that weren’t oursright purpose. inspector in order to cut costs and they housing sector, increase the production between Julius Indongo and Terence and we called matchmaker to collect it. are wasting money. The billions that of the housing stock and significantly Crawford two weeks ago. So, there was no connection between John //Khamuseb said the money can leave the country can be used to ad- increase the supply towards meeting Earlier this week, the internet went the jacket and envelope, it was just abe used to build houses in the country dress the shortage of housing, to ensure the demand for housing in the country. wild following a video of one of coincidence” “I did not even noticerather than going in the pockets of that it becomes available at a cheaper However, the program was suspended Indongo’s trainers picking up an enve- this drama until I got to social mediapeople. Namibia is currently experienc- price for people,” said //Khamuseb. He in 2015,. lope on live television. In an exclusive and to my awe, it was trending”ing a backlog of an estimated 105 000 complained that mass housing projects interview with Trustco Radio, Tobiashouses as the economy is unable to were never tendered for, but dished Furthermore, the Mass Land Servic- said that he was not stupid enough to Another blow on social media wasmeet the supply and demand. out, and there was no decision which ing Programme was launched soon jeopardize a fight of such a magnitude. that the punch didn’t look real and it houses should be build. As a result, thereafter to increase the servicing of was too easy for a knockout. The deterioration of the housing houses still stand empty with no one to land to 200,000 plots. But then again, “This was a very big fight and whyshortage, according to //Kamuseb, buy. In Opuwo alone, 15 houses were the government resolved to amend the would I want to do anything stupid Founding President of the Namib-can be attributed to the decade-long constructed, while 40 others are still to land servicing process in accordance like that to risk that on national TV ian Professional Boxing and Wrestlinginadequate land delivery. He said that be developed to meet the demand of with an agreement reached with the like ESPN. Really in your sober mind, Control Board (NPBWCB) and formershortage of housing can be solved, but those who want houses. The National Affirmative Repositioning Movement how can one do bribery on live TV boxer, Dr Fanuel Tjingaete also shared to fast track land delivery. with the likes of one of the biggest his sentiment on the fight. promoter in the world, Robert ArumOshakati services 978 plots being present, he doesn’t even need “I really expected him to do much that kind of money,” he said. better and out of the blue there was aMaria David minute fist from nowhere that even “Let me explain what happened, it didn’t look like a straight punch thatOSHAKATI- Urban and Rural De- was a face off session, the people came knocked him out in the third round.velopment Minister said Namibians for face off and weigh in, there were It was just unfortunate that he got thatshould not allow any economic situa- four titles on the line. Every organisa- punch and didn’t resurrect, the way hetion to define what they can or cannot tion give you a badge where a boxer fell, he ended up looking like a kid inachieve, but should work hard to strive puts on his trunk so those badges were pain but we can’t really say anythingfor better and creative partnerships to in the envelope so when the boxer because we can’t feel the pain he wasfind solutions towards land and hous- started face off they started pushing in” said Tjingaete.ing shortages. each other” he added. “Overall, it was a poor show, really Minister Sophia Shaningwa wants He further went on to clarify the below expectation but he has a lot ofto see more serviced land as well as potential and he can still redeem him-low-cost housing delivery, not only self, he has a good four to five years” hein Oshakati but all over the country. concluded.“Accelerating serviced land deliveryand access to low-cost housing must be ACCOMPLISHED: The Minister of Urban and Rural Development Sophia Shan-a benchmark in every town, and I call ingwa officially inaugurating serviced erven at Ehenye. Photo by Maria Davidfor more smart partnerships to ensurethe retention of jobs in the construction through various initiatives. She said a it is our project. Ensuring that deliver- WHOLE TRUTH: Julias Indongo and Nestor Tobias. Photo contributedindustry.” total of 1 128 erven would be delivered ing on land low-cost housing, we all before the end of 2017 under the Mas- should play our part as town develop- The Oshakati Town Council has ser- sive Urban Land Servicing Program in ers, investors, and various stakehold-viced 978 new residential plots, while Oshakati alone. The government has ers,” said Shaningwa.an additional 148 erven at Ekuku ex- so far spent N$140 million on the landtension-3 are expected to be completed servicing program. Through the project, she said peoplevery soon. Shaningwa, said that the should see the effort of the govern-erven are earmarked for the construc- “Land delivery project is not solely a ment, and the Town council shouldtion of low-cost houses by both the project of the government nor council, ensure that land and housing needs ingovernment and the private sector but it is the Namibian nation’s project, Namibia are addressed adequately.

4 NEWS 31 August - 06 September 2017BOGUS INSTITUTESAskNQAtoverifystatusofaccreditedcoursesPLAGUE NORTHONGWEDIVA – The Namibia Qualification Authority (NQA) by spurious local and international qualifications, but theyhas found that most of the educational institutions in the education institutions that charge should be mindful of thenorthern part of the country are bogus and want to cheat exorbitant amounts of money by mak- critical consequences ofpeople of their hard-earned money. ing empty promises. studying at unaccredited institutions. Many institu- Maria David institutions adhere to the accredita- NQA spokesperson Catherine tions’ programmes are BEWARE: NQA spokesperson Cath- tion requirements training providers Shipushu cautioned the public about not quality assured and erine Shipushu.  Photo: Maria DavidThe NQA warned eligible students and, most importantly, that teaching unaccredited institutions operating therefore their qualifica- against bogus educational institu- and learning take place at the appro- in Namibia and elsewhere in the tions will not be recog- the qualification is accredited in thetions and ensure that they enrol at priate level. world. She called on students to vet nised by the NQA,” she country of origin and not only theaccredited institutions. Students are institutions they are applying to as to warned. country they claim to be partnersrequested to make sure that the course Every year people fell prey to dubi- whether they are accredited to avoid with,” she added.they are enrolling for is recognised ous and questionable educational disappointment. Moreover, she said theand accredited by the NQA. institutions as Namibian students NQA is there to assist the are thirsty for higher education, and According to her, some local institu- public to verify which institutions are NQA said it actively implemented end up registering with unrecognised tions have been known to fraudu- accredited in Namibia and anywhereits audit function to assess whether educational institutions. In the end, lently use the NQA name to lure in the world and advise parents, students in question are deceived students to their institutions, but than funding institutions and learners to the names of accredited institutions contact the NQA. “Before going are listed. to study somewhere make sure that “We understand that people want SUV’s2015 Range Rover5.0 V8 Vogue SuperCharge 1 375 0002009 Daihatso Terios4X4 110 0002014 Ford Eco SportEco Boost 1.0 Trend 218 0002015 Renault Duster1.5 TDCI 4X4 219 0002011 Toyota Fortuner3.0 D4D 4X4 310 000 Cars2016 Volkswagen Polo Photo’s: Maria DavidVivo 1.4 Sedan165 0002015 Ford Figo 1.4 Memorable Heroes DayAmbiente 128 0002015 Toyota Etios 1.5 Maria David and fly-past at Oshakati freedom and independ-XS Sedan 138 000 in Oshana region last ence. 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31 August - 06 September 2017 NEWS 5 Last time change will smoothen business for good LAST TIME CHANGE Namibians have to turn their clock forward with and synchronize time with the one hour on Sunday to enter summer time, Zambezi region. which is two hours in advance of the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). “The Zambezi region gets completely cut off when the Marthina K Mutanga time Namibians will change rest of the country shifts to time as it will be now a thing winter time. This fact has been CHANGE IS COMING: For illustrative purposes only.  Photo contributed. The practice is in accord- of the past as from 3 Septem- used by those with secession- ance with the Namibian ber. ist motives to propagate thatRed Day commotion Time Act no.3 of 1994 as to the region belongs somewhereunabated be amended, which regulates Iivula-Ithana said considera- else than to Namibia,” the winter and summer time in tion was taken for the safety home affairs minister stressed. Namibia. The Act stipulates and security, especially school She said Namibia will now use that Namibia enters summer going children and workers the current summer time as time at 2:00 on the first Sun- who commence work early. the only time measure for the day in April and in September. She said the last experience entire country all-year round. of time change will also save Home Affairs Minister energy, smoothen business During countrywide consul- Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana con- activities in and outside the tations, about 3 100 respond- firmed that it will be the last country, avail leisure and ents were in favor of keeping entertainment opportunities only summer time as the standard time while only 304 were in support of maintaining the summer and winter time. Teacher arrested for poaching Gabby Tjiroze ership from all walks of life to Eba Kandovazu Divorces out of control bring feuding leaders together toWINDHOEK - The dust never come to an amicable solution,” WINDHOEK-A teacher, alongside five Aili Iilonga through to Legal Shield. “Mostseems to settle on the Ovaherero said Venaani. Venaani says divi- other people has been arrested for the people when filing for divorce citepeople when chaos once again sions are detrimental to some of recent poaching of a black rhino in the WINDHOEK - The need to sepa- adultery, physical and financialerupted during the Red Flag Day the common courses pursued by Kip river area. Their arrest follows a rate and file for divorce amongst abuse as the reason to separate,”held last weekend at Okahandja. this community, especially in the discovery of the carcass and immediate the younger generation have caused said !Naruses. She explained that, reparation talks. investigation by Nampol and the envi- a staggering high increase in the people around the ages of 35 and This comes after the tension that ronment ministry staff on Friday. number of applications in the cen- above, tend to divorce more thanarose between the two factions The police had to intervene when tral part of Namibia. any other age group.OtjikaTjamuaha Royal House and supporters of the OtjikaTjamuaha According to the Spokesperson ofOvaherero Traditional Authority Royal House and Ovaherero Tradi- MET, Romeo Muyunda, an operation Statistics from the High and Shakela law firm’s Lydia Maunda(OTA) who continued to fight over tional Authority (OTA) confronted involving aerial patrols and strategic Supreme Courts indicate that 1 136 also observed the increase inwhere the commemoration should each other at the disputed site of road blocks was initiated in the area. He divorce applications were registered divorce applications this year alone,take place. The bone of contention the commemoration on Saturday. said that the last four arrested suspects between June 2016 and July 2017. citing irreconcilable differencesis plot number 1755 belonging to were found in position with a pair of Out of the number of applications between younger couple than thethe OTA and plot number 1756 According to a legal expert, fresh rhino horns. since last year, 378 have been final- older generation as the main reason.leased to the Red Flag Regiment the feuding parties can agree to ized by court while 36 of 1136 have “I think, back then couples wereby the Okahandja Municipality. an independent mediator whose The suspects are all Namibian. Mu- been applications that have been more tolerant to each other and decision they will have abide by, yunda said that the value of the horns withdrawn prior to finalization,” getting a divorce was never really An exasperated DTA president, having established reasonable and could still not be determined as they are said Chief Registrar Elsie Schick- an option, but now with the newMcHenry Venaani pleaded for mutual terms of reference. yet to be transported to Windhoek for erling modern world, you will find coupleunity amongst the OvaHerero the weighing process and storage. divorcing after two or three monthspeople and urged them to find Nevertheless, it remains a fact Legal Shield consultant Mahe of marriage. That shows howamicable solutions to the ongoing that the politics of the belly Meanwhile, another black rhino carcass !Naruses concurred that the divorce we are less tolerant and that weconundrum. remains entrenched to the dispute was discovered in the Okozongoro rate has increased with an average sometimes do not fight to keep the as some people seek and acquires farm in the Erongo region. The rhino is of 3 to 4 applicants per day coming marriage together,” says Maunda. “We have disrespected and prominence through the status quo. believed to have been poached but noinsulted each other for too long arrests have been made yet, but policebut this disunity will not build “It is unfortunate that govern- investigations continue. Muyunda main-this house at all. We need to talk ment is not interfering in this tained that the total number of poachedto each other with respect so we dispute as it is somehow benefit- rhinos from January is 26 and 60 rhinosbuild this community. Let’s not ing from divide and rule. Alterna- were poached last year. He further addedmix politics with tradition, if you tively, one of the feuding parties is that18 elephants have thus far beenwant to be a politician then this heavily aligned to government and poached and 101 were poached last year.is not the ground for it. I will or there is a mixture of such align-not stand for disunity and say ment from disputants. Otherwise The newly amended Nature Conserva-everything is alright while it is the state can make use of its cus- tion Act of 2017 stipulates that suspectsnot. While we are fighting and todianship of traditional authori- found guilty of poaching will be finedforging for reparation our people ties to establish a commission of for N$ 25 million, or alternatively 25are fighting, I just call on lead- inquiry and find a lasting solution years imprisonment. 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6 EDITORIAL 31 August - 06 September 2017 RETRO­ SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOPopulism is cornerstone PIC OF THE DAY Photo: Marthina K Mutangaof governance IRONMAN: The art of steel and stone outside the Art Galley of Namibia.A republic is normally a unitary state where peoplehave the authority to decide who should lead them to THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDENkeep a harmonious co-existence between all citizensand inhabitants. TO BE TRUE Perhaps the saddest thing downturn is sure to follow. Since the start of his presidency, lie to their boss and falsify re- about dishonesty, is that all Research has shown that in What is happening in Namibia is somehow perplex- our President, Dr Hage Gein- ports. Now they have to worry that effort and mental gym- societies where trust and in-ing when communities, traditional groups and people gob, has spoken of ‘building a that the lies told to their work nastics required to maintain a tegrity are paramount, theirof the same political parties are allowed to become Namibian House.’ He has stated colleagues and friends are dif- web of deceit, could have been economic and political fu-enemies. When civil society, the church and the gov- that “Namibians want a house ferent, and that they don’t find used to obtain those rewards tures are much brighter than inernment cannot mediate in irreconcilable differences where everyone feels a sense out the truth. As people want to honestly! If all that time and those where they are neglected.between people of the same house, the country is head- of belonging, where everyone know more and more, addition- effort had been expended to-ing for a catastrophe of unimaginable proportion. is presented with a fair oppor- al lies have to be told to cover An easy measure of our hon- tunity to prosper in an in- wards productive goals instead esty as a society is perhaps What is happening between numerous interest groups clusive manner and by so up previous ones. To avoid dis- of trying to feed this hydra corruption. For a Namibianhas the potential to spoil the Namibian party for good. doing, ensure that no one honesty being exposed, the lies of dishonesty, imagine what House that aims to combatThe Namibian state is not a monarchy as far it can be feels left out.” I feel that grow exponentially – a veritable could have been achieved! poverty, it is clear whereascertained, and therefore should be left intact and Namibians in general agree house of cards that can come we need to focus our en-indestructible for the sake of future generations. with that sentiment, but crashing down at any moment. Honesty is especially impor- ergy – after all, it is the this does not indicate how tant for our Namibian House, poor who shoulder most A country that cannot reconcile with its former ‘ene- we need to go about build- The sad part is that while an because dishonesty has a pro- of the burden of corruptionmies’, that cannot bring people from different language ing this house. The founda- honest person can afford to sur- found economic cost. Trust in in society. An increase ofgroups together and that cannot treat all its citizens as tions of a national house is round herself with competent strangers save on what econo- only 0.78% in corruptionequals, is certainly destined to fail. Throughout history, built upon national values. people with good judgement, mists term transaction costs causes a correspondingmore powerful empires preceded so many others that the dishonest person cannot af- – the price you pay for doing drop of 7.8% in the in-have crumbled because of greed and hate. And that is There are several values I ford that – after all, they might business. If people can trust one come growth of the poor-not a legacy that should be awaiting Namibia and its believe to be crucial for our suss out the truth. They can only another to do what they say, and est 20% of the population,future generations. Namibian House, and one surround themselves with the deliver what they promise, these according to an IMF study. of these, is honesty. Hon- gullible, and the foolish. Dis- costs remain small. But if such Namibia has made some Frontrunners should tirelessly search for peace, esty has many definitions, honesty can never be contained, trust is not to be found, these strides in this area at least,justice, equity and reconciliation as a legacy, as their but the one I prefer, is that and its effects never escaped. costs escalate. Suddenly for- moving from 55th in Trans-action, right or wrong, will resonate with the future honesty is the refusal to mal contracts have to be drawn parency International’sgenerations, and that will determine whether the state fake reality. In other words, And can you truly enjoy the up. Courts need to intervene in Corruption Perceptionwill exist in all earnesty or destroyed by ‘irreconcilable refusing to pretend that cer- fruits of dishonesty? If you stole even the smallest affairs to en- Index in 2014, to 53rd indifferences’. tain facts are different de- a beautiful necklace to give you sure that justice is being served. 2016. We still have a long pending on your viewpoint. your partner, you might enjoy Lawyers are therefore required, way to go, but it is worth Every citizen should be cognizant of the inalienable I’ve heard it described as making him or her happy, but and soon these costs add up. it. The World Bank statesright to a dignified life of others as guaranteed by the the flipside of rationality every time you see it, you’ll that: “countries that im-supreme law of the country. When people don’t know – where rationality binds be reminded that you could not When dishonesty infects prove on control of cor-where they belong and where they can turn to in des- one to think and act while provide it yourself – you had to a nation – when the integ- ruption and rule of lawperate times, they become their own people who live considering the relevant steal it. And every time someone rity of the average citizen’s can expect (on average),by their own rules. facts, honesty compels else looks at it, that anxiety of word is in doubt – economic one to do so without choos- being caught out will be there. in the long run, a four-fold in- As a sovereign country, Namibia cannot afford to ing to distort or ignore facts. crease in incomes per capita.have a polarized society that disagrees on anything and Similarly, such a country couldnever agree on anything. The power to govern should Honesty frequently appears expect, on average, a 75% re-be dictated by the people rather than ethnic or political simple, and yet it is anything duction in child mortality.”allegiance for the country to withstand the test of time. but. After all, if you apply for aLeaders don’t die with their monarchy, government or job, and list your actual qualifi- I believe honesty is a key in-policies, but they leave it for the future generation to cations, you will be able to per- gredient we need to foster inpick up the pieces. form your duties, and keep your ourselves if we are to build this job and perhaps even be pro- Namibian House. It promotes Namibia is one of the youngest countries in the moted. But if you lie, soon your authenticity, fosters courage,world, and to remain peaceful, no amount of discon- lack of skill will be noticed, and and shows you care. It showstent should be allowed to fester to break-point. The you’ll lose your job. Similarly, maturity and self-acceptance,Namibian house should be built on solid rock to with- cheating on a test might seem and fosters connections be-stand all sorts of manmade and natural political and like an easy pass, but knowl- tween us as members of theeconomic calamities. edge builds upon previous new Namibian House. It frees knowledge, and with each com- us as Namibians to be our The law of gravity commands that everything that ing test, your ability to pass hon- true selves. And after all, howgoes up, will eventually come down. estly becomes more difficult. can we be true to ourselves, if we cannot be true to others? EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER And therein lies the rub with dishonesty. 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31 August - 06 September 2017 EDITORIAL 7 Flipside THIS IS A NAMIBIAN BANK, CHRIS JACOBIEWHERE WE MEASURE TOGETHER Unaffordable division AS PARTNERS. MORE reprehensible and senseless than war is the abuse of peace by a PHONE US ON 061 434 8850/1 civil society that is supposed to strengthen the Namibian foundations provided for by a Namibian constitution of tolerance and compromise. NO MONTHLY FEES OR COMMISSIONS CHARGED. Namibians, with their more than a century-old history of tribal andFIXED DEPOSITS colonial conflicts, should know instinctively that war always ends in peace. 6•12•18•24•36•48•60MONTHS Weathered graves in every corner of the country are a sober reminder. NO MAXIMUM INVESTMENT AMOUNT. Peace is lasting, because by the majority of Namibians value it. INTEREST CALCULATED ON DAILY BALANCE AND CAPITALIZED MONTHLY. They experienced war as being brutal and ugly and that battles GUARANTEES MAY BE ISSUED AGAINST A TERM DEPOSIT. unfortunately claim not only fighters and soldiers who by training know CAN BE CEDED AS COLLATERAL. what they let themselves in for, but mostly and almost always innocent civilians, as well. Namibian casualties of war are not only the dead or RECEIVE 1% EXTRA INTEREST wounded, but broken-up families, orphans and those who cannot adapt to ON ALL FIXED DEPOSITS. daily life and its pressures to supply food on the table and be the men in RECEIVE 0,75% EXTRA INTEREST times of peace they were in times of battle. ON ALL NOTICE & CALL DEPOSITS. War sows anger and always harvests bitterness until swords are turned into ploughshares and the yield of peace is harvested by future WWW.TBN.NA generations. T he romance of war only exists in the imagination of Hollywood film INTEREST RATES ARE COMPETITIVE AND MARKET RELATED. makers who sometime confuse survival with cowardice or irrational SEE ALL RATE DETAIL ON OUR WEBSITE AND AT REGIONAL BRANCHES. actions out of naked fear and horror for heroism.FUNDS CAN BE DEPOSITED VIA EFT, STOP ORDERS OR AT YOUR NEAREST BRANCH. It is only in the imagination of those that never heard a bullet whine or shrapnel whistle through Mopani branches where heroes are dashing TRUSTCO BANK NAMIBIA INCORPORATED IN THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA knights and where cowards and traitors are condemned to eternal hell, REGISTRATION NUMBER: 2008/042 TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY. isolation and rejection by those who loved them most before sending them into the trenches. Namibians were always aware that the scars of war will heal slowly and in many cases, maybe never. They also know that peace, independence and democracy will come at a high cost and even higher than the cost of war. The only difference is the burial list or body bag number. No community in Namibia could expect that the same sides will -- in an independent country -- be at war with each other or that the fires will be stoked by Namibians who should know better. If there is one truth that no Namibian can deny, it is that they need each other and must trust the current generations to transform the future in the best interests of all, because they have seen and experienced it all. Most importantly, Namibians and the Southern African region were aware that with the departure of the South African forces, the return of thousands of Swapo fighters, and the Cuban withdrawal from Angola -- with a civil war still raging in the neighbourhood -- the future and peace of every Namibian will be in their own hands. For peace, they can only depend on each other. It should therefore be a serious wake-up call to every Namibian when factions of one of Namibia’s great communities, the Ovaherero, had to be restrained by the police to prevent violence amongst themselves. Worst is the near physical confrontation and the brandishing of a fire arm at the graves of their Ovaherero-ancestors and warriors of the past at their holiest Okahandja shrine. This should remind every responsible citizen who benefitted from a 27- year peace, or by divine intervention missed the 24-year liberation war, of the fragility of continuous peaceful co-existence. Namibia now more than ever needs Namibians to face the challenges on the way to transformation and distribution of wealth. The Ovaherero don’t deserve division and Namibia cannot afford it. The Ovaherero communities spearhead one of the most colourful Namibian traditions that was graced by presidents and leaders of all sides of the political and traditional divide. They deserve their proud legacy and legacy of war to be one of peace, reconciliation and crossing culture and maybe more than any other community, because they deserve it through their sacrifices. Geographically, the community occupies large tracks of the country and historically the Ovaherero are maybe the most integrated society of any other Namibian group, occupying land from horizon to horizon. Without knowing who is right or wrong, it should never again be allowed that the Ovaherero, paying homage to their ancestors at their holy sites, be restrained by the police, ironically, a police and defence force that is made up from enemies of the past. It is undignified and does not benefit a community or the Namibian nation with more than a century of battle scars. Namibians from all corners of the country and on all sides deal with their own demons of the war of liberation, but put their shoulder against the wheel for a free nation on the morning of 22 March 1990. Namibia needs its natural resources in the hands of its human resources who battled the elements and tamed the country to the pride of the continent and the envy of the world. Time, effort and unity must be asserted to take up the challenges of development, investment and wealth creation for a nation. To sacrifice for peace is much less painful than to sacrifice for war. Peace, unity and justice are just too beautiful but that many in the world will never enjoy in a lifetime, and Namibians should not take that for granted. It is their mark in the international world that distinguishes them as a great nation with huge potential that cannot and should not be ignored when Namibians turned swords into ploughshares and are the better for it, even in the worst of economic times, as peace is their investment in an ever brighter future.

31 August - 06 September 2017 EDITORIAL 7 Flipside THIS IS A NAMIBIAN BANK, CHRIS JACOBIEWHERE WE MEASURE TOGETHER Unaffordable division AS PARTNERS. MORE reprehensible and senseless than war is the abuse of peace by a PHONE US ON 061 434 8850/1 civil society that is supposed to strengthen the Namibian foundations provided for by a Namibian constitution of tolerance and compromise. NO MONTHLY FEES OR COMMISSIONS CHARGED. Namibians, with their more than a century-old history of tribal andFIXED DEPOSITS colonial conflicts, should know instinctively that war always ends in 6•12•18•24•36•48•60MONTHS peace. Weathered graves in every corner of the country are a sober reminder. NO MAXIMUM INVESTMENT AMOUNT. INTEREST CALCULATED ON DAILY BALANCE AND CAPITALIZED MONTHLY. Peace is lasting, because the majority of Namibians value it. GUARANTEES MAY BE ISSUED AGAINST A TERM DEPOSIT. They experienced war as being brutal and ugly and that battles CAN BE CEDED AS COLLATERAL. unfortunately claim not only fighters and soldiers who by training know what they let themselves in for, but mostly and almost always innocent RECEIVE 1% EXTRA INTEREST civilians, as well. Namibian casualties of war are not only the dead or ON ALL FIXED DEPOSITS. wounded, but broken-up families, orphans and those who cannot adapt RECEIVE 0,75% EXTRA INTEREST to daily life and its pressures to supply food on the table and be the ON ALL NOTICE & CALL DEPOSITS. men in times of peace they were in times of battle. War sows anger and always harvests bitterness until swords are WWW.TBN.NA turned into ploughshares and the yield of peace is harvested by future generations. INTEREST RATES ARE COMPETITIVE AND MARKET RELATED. The romance of war only exists in the imagination of Hollywood film SEE ALL RATE DETAIL ON OUR WEBSITE AND AT REGIONAL BRANCHES. makers who sometime confuse survival with cowardice or irrationalFUNDS CAN BE DEPOSITED VIA EFT, STOP ORDERS OR AT YOUR NEAREST BRANCH. actions out of naked fear and horror for heroism. It is only in the imagination of those that never heard a bullet whine TRUSTCO BANK NAMIBIA INCORPORATED IN THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA or shrapnel whistle through Mopani branches where heroes are dashing REGISTRATION NUMBER: 2008/042 TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY. knights and where cowards and traitors are condemned to eternal hell, isolation and rejection by those who loved them most before sending them into the trenches. Namibians were always aware that the scars of war will heal slowly and in many cases, maybe never. They also know that peace, independence and democracy will come at a high cost and even higher than the cost of war. The only difference is the burial list or body bag number. No community in Namibia could expect that the same sides will -- in an independent country -- be at war with each other or that the fires will be stoked by Namibians who should know better. If there is one truth that no Namibian can deny, it is that they need each other and must trust the current generations to transform the future in the best interests of all, because they have seen and experienced it all. Most importantly, Namibians and the Southern African region were aware that with the departure of the South African forces, the return of thousands of Swapo fighters, and the Cuban withdrawal from Angola -- with a civil war still raging in the neighbourhood -- the future and peace of every Namibian will be in their own hands. For peace, they can only depend on each other. It should therefore be a serious wake-up call to every Namibian when factions of one of Namibia’s great communities, the Ovaherero, had to be restrained by the police to prevent violence amongst themselves. Worst is the near physical confrontation and the brandishing of a fire arm at the graves of their Ovaherero-ancestors and warriors of the past at their holiest Okahandja shrine. Nobody should ingnore the terrible reality that Ovaherero policemen could have been put in the situation to choose between family members on diffrent sides if violence did break out. Because of the impossible choice they could have refused to make a choice with consequences too ghastly to contemplate. Luckily it did not come to that. This should remind every responsible citizen who benefitted from a 27-year peace, or by divine intervention missed the 24-year liberation war, of the fragility of continuous peaceful co- existence and their responsibility to peace. Namibia now more than ever needs Namibians to face the challenges on the way to transformation and distribution of wealth. The Ovaherero don’t deserve division and Namibia cannot afford it. The Ovaherero communities spearhead one of the most colourful Namibian traditions that was in the past graced by presidents and leaders of all sides of the political and traditional divide. Geographically, the community over centuries as pastoral farmers roamed every corner of Namibia amongst all communities, maybe more than most. Without knowing who is right or wrong, it should never again be allowed that the Ovaherero, paying homage to their ancestors at their holy sites, be restrained by the police. The Ovaherero heroes and ancestors that should have been honoured at Okahandja would not have recognized the great nation they left behind from the factions at war next to their graves. Namibia needs its natural resources in the hands of its human resources who battled the elements and tamed the country to the pride of the continent and the envy of the world. Time, effort and unity must be asserted to take up the challenges of development, investment and wealth creation for a nation. To sacrifice for peace is much less painful than to sacrifice for war. Peace, unity and justice are just too beautiful but that many in the world will never enjoy in a lifetime, and Namibians should not take that for granted. It is their mark in the international world that distinguishes them as a great nation with huge potential that cannot and should not be ignored when Namibians turned swords into ploughshares and are the better for it, even in the worst of economic times, as peace is their investment in an ever brighter future.

8 BUSINESS 31 August - 06 September 2017BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review LOOPHOLES INCPB exempts security-related procurement 23 August to 29 August 2017 THE CPB NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE WINDHOEK – A paper by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) noted that the 4.59 4 450 newly instated Public Procurement Act allows for significant, if not blanket, exemption TRUSTCO GROUP TUC/TTO 6.99% 1 109 of security-related procurement, whether such procurement is of a sensitive national HOLDINGS LIMITED 18.10 security nature or not.DOWN UP BANK WINDHOEK BWH 0.61% 399 7 200 HOLDINGS LTD 46.75 FNB NAMIBIA FNB 7.87 0.04% 513 23 973 BIDVEST NAMIBIA LTD BVN 1.46 - - - AGRA LTD AGR - 56 82 NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 33.50 -(0.03% 1 34 NICTUS HOLDINGS - NAM NHL 2.00 - - - HOLDINGS LTD ORYX PROPERTIES LTD ORY 20.68 (0.05%) 80 1 646COMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE % NSX LOCAL 570 0.11%BRENT CRUDE OIL 52.00 0.25% NSX ALL SHARE 1 165 1.62%GOLD 1 318.90 2.16% JSE TOP 40 0.45%PLATINUM 997.20 1.95% S&P 500 49 696 (0.25%) UK FTSE 100 2 446 (0.60%)FOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % EURO STOXX 50 7 337 (1.95%) HANG SENG 3 388 1.33%N$ PER US$ 12.98 (0.80%) 27 765 N$ PER £ 16.78 (0.99%)N$ PER € 15.55 (0.58%)The local market was quite active this Bidvest Namibia reported its financial Zorena Jantze curement Board (CPB) of Namibia in the procurement system, such asweek, with the NSX Local index up results for the year ended 30 June within the organisational structure around review procedures.0.11% at 570.1, and the NSX Overall 2017, with revenue down 2.1% to In a briefing paper titled Promoting of the Ministry of Finance.Index up 1.62%, to close at 1165. N$3.7 billion and profit down 73.7% Integrity: The New Public Procure- Links stressed that the criminalis-Trustco Group Holdings maintained to N$61.8 million for the year. The ment Framework, author Frederico Links said the creation and imple- ing and severe punitive measuresthe lead in the market this week, group attributes this due to adverse Links said that given that military mentation of this law and its regula- that could be brought to bear onclosing at N$4.59 per share, up by conditions in all segments, and there and security sector receives such a tions could rightly be considered anyone found to have violated such6.99%. is no indication that the group´s significant portion of state funds on an important milestone for good confidentiality seems rather exces-Bank Windhoek Holdings were in market segments and economic an annual basis, the exempting of governance in the Namibian public sive, and could discourage whistle-second place, with 0.61% growth to climate will recover any time soon. procurement in the sector creates a sector, for it replaced an outdated blowing, in the public interest, atclose at N$18.10 per share. In terms of However, the group remains carefully massive dark spot on an otherwise and increasingly problematic public critical junctures in the system.volume, FNB Namibia Holdings took optimistic that profitability will quite transparent and accountable procurement system.the lead, with N$23.9 million worth of regain momentum in the near future public procurement landscape. Namibia’s Public Procurementshares traded, with Bank Windhoek despite the recessionary economic He raised concerns that there are Framework’s transformation processHoldings in second place with N$7.2 climate. The group also declared a The first implementation steps of certain loopholes in the framework was initiated after 2010, against themillion worth of shares traded. The final dividend of 6 cents per share, Namibia’s Public Procurement Act that could lead to abuse. Links stat- backdrop of Namibia being includedlocal currency strengthened 1.8% on earnings of 23.9c per share and commenced on 1 April 2017, with ed that another issue of significant in the first round of complianceagainst the US Dollar, to close at headline earnings of 22.4c per share. the inauguration of the Central Pro- concern is the insertion of confiden- assessments under some provisionsN$12.98 per USD, and gained 1% Market Quote: tiality clauses in strategic sections of of the United Nations Conventionagainst the British Pound, to close at “The way get started is to quit talking the document and at strategic points Against Corruption (UNCAC).N$16.78 per GBP. It closed at N$15.55 and begin doing.” - Walt Disneyagainst the Euro, staying mostly flat. Compliance imperative for BanksPicture for illustrative purposes only. Photo contributed Zorena Jantze can often be traced to a decrease in inefficient as they did not inspect the value of banks’ assets and the their second line of defence which is WINDHOEK - Banks are credit deterioration in asset values can Processes. “ Turner said. averse as they face major write-offs occur, for example, due to a col- with the depreciation of assets and lapse in real estate prices or from an He added that a Banking environ- it is important to assess risks as it is increased number of bankruptcies in ment with few controls is an open similar to providing an investment. the nonfinancial sector. invitation to theft and encouraged an environment where people feel This was the sentiment of Eddie In addition, Turner said that other valued but with a tight monitoring Turner, Banker and Chattered Ac- causes of deterioration may include system. countant, who made a presentation government halting payment of ob- at a monthly community engage- ligations, which can trigger a sharp To stimulate economic growth, ment for the Citizens Trust last decline in value of bonds held by Turner advised government to half week. Turner explained that when banks in their portfolios. corporate taxes to increase employ- asset values decrease substantially, a ment which will in turn have flow bank can end up with liabilities that He said that the recent liquida- over benefits of a broader tax base. are bigger than its assets - meaning tion of Namibia’s SME bank was a that the bank has negative capital, or direct result of a poor compliance With regard to the inflated prices is insolvent. to Banking regulation as the Bank of housing in Namibia, Turner gave advances to entities that were explained this is a real injustice to In other cases, a bank can still not vetted correctly which in turn society as those who benefited from have some capital, but less than a destroyed their asset base. past colonial policies in Namibia minimum required by regulations largely reap the benefits of this which is sometimes called technical He explained that compliance practice. insolvency, Turner explained. risks include three factors, namely: people, processes and systems. He added that any index that He noted that banking problems grows above 3% in the Consumer “In the case of the SME Bank Price Index (CPI) inflation index, their systems and processes were has a negative effect on the poor. BizzKids entries now open Enter now for the Bank Windhoek BizzKids Competition. Closing date for entries is 31 August 2017. Visit your nearest Bank Windhoek branch or our website for more information and an entry form. Terms and Conditions apply.

31 August - 06 September 2017 BUSINESS 9 Public sector must provide a conducive investment environmentDEBT HINDERSINFRASTRUCTURAL GROWTHWINDHOEK – Traditionally, infrastructure investments have been financed with public funds. By Business Reporter growth and prosperity in any country, investments are normally taken by reap the benefits of higher efficiencies WAY FORWARD: Economic Analyst, adding that the case was recently corporate sponsors and develop- and higher cost effectiveness associ- Dylan Van Wyk from the EconomicGovernment deficits and high debt to made that state-led infrastructure ers, debt funding has been primarily ated with the private sector,” Van Wyk Association of Namibia.GDP ratios have, however, limited the investment is needed to boost growth, provided by banks in the form of said. Photo contributedcapital available for these projects. especially in the current times of syndicated loans. recession and high unemployment. With a strong demand and supply of This is according to Economic Van Wyk expanded that there are private capital and expertise, as wellanalyst, Dylan Van Wyk from the Eco- He added that this type of spend- a myriad of parties which have an as the proper structures in place fornomic Association of Namibia (EAN). ing directly stimulates the economy interest in investing in infrastructure, cooperation, Van Wyk raised that the by creating employment and drives including pension funds, insurance largest challenge becomes attracting Van Wyk said that this is a global growth through the multiplier effect it companies and sovereign wealth and maintaining private investors.development which Namibia is not has on other sectors of the economy. funds.exempt from and has increased the Van Wyk concluded that the role ofneed for improved private invest- Furthermore, Van Wyk explained Additionally, he said the public- public sector in infrastructure devel-ment to address the infrastructure that project finance has become the private partnership model has allowed opment becomes clear and providesgap plaguing many emerging market vehicle of choice to attract private the public sector to maintain control a conducive investment environmenteconomies. capital as debt and equity investments of the planning and regulatory role. for the private sector by minimising can be split, and risk can be distrib- “The public sector may also become policy uncertainty, curtailing political Van Wyk stressed that infrastructure uted. the off taker of goods or services pro- interference and promoting a transpar-is an essential ingredient to economic duced by the project, allowing them to ent and stable regulatory setting. He explained that while equityBAN advises youth on finances Recession not GRN’s fault - Geingob Business Reporter “When you suddenly have access toWINDHOEK - Young people should credit, it may be difficult resisting themake wise financial decisions early inlife to ensure they are not impacted by temptation to just spend, but remem-financial missteps committed duringtheir youth. ber that debt is a major financial com- Maria David it,” said Geingob. Instead, Geingob blamed Moody’s, an international Baronice Hans, Chairperson of mitment; therefore it’s better to take President Hage Geingob said that the Rating Agency, for downgradingthe Bankers Association of Namibia economy downturn is not of the mak- Namibia without any attempt to(BAN), said there’s nothing as excit- on debt that you can manage and not ing of government, but was primarily understand or acknowledge the efforting as getting your first salary and caused by external factors, particu- made in the country.realising that earning an income opens feel overburdened,” she said. larly subdued commodity prices andup many possibilities. the decline in SACU revenue. Despite the economic challenge the Hans advised young people to set up country is faced with, Geingob said She, however, added that this should “It is disappointing people insinu- Namibia has never gone to the IMFalso be the time to step back and start an Emergency Fund as it is designed ate that the economic downturn was for an economic bail out packagethinking carefully about one’s finances caused by government. This infer- or entertained any internationallyand what one wants to achieve by to cover shortfalls when an unex- ence that it is directly attributed to imposed structural reform programs,earning an income. domestic politics has no truth to adding that the debt in the country pected expense occurs. She exempli- are all local. Hans noted that it’s common to seeyoung people getting excited about fied that a medical emergency or aearning money and then begin totake on too much debt to accumulate car breaking down can have a hugepossessions they often don’t need,without having made provision for impact on finances and if there aresavings. funds for unplanned expenses, it is She advised young people on creat-ing a budget, as they will be able to likely to rely on debt or having toplan their expenses and keep an eyeon what their money is spent on. tap into other savings. Hans further advised that a budget In addition, Hans said not tocan help identify any wasteful spend-ing because it’s designed to help delay saving for retirement astrack expenses and ultimately commitmoney to areas that take priority. the best time to start saving Hans further cautioned against tak- for retirement is when oneing too much debt. is young as a delay may cost more in the long-term. “While you might think there’s enough time to save for retirement, it’s always bet- ter to save as soon as you start earning an income. Starting early will most likely help you make building blocks towards a comfortable retirement, ensuring that you benefit from compound inter- est and keeping in line with the depreciating PRECAUTION: Baronice Hans, Chairperson of the Bank- value of money,” Hans ers Association of Namibia (BAN) NOT ME: Hage Geingob addressing people at the official opening of the On- Photo contributed gwediva Annual Trade Fair. 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10 AFRICA 31 August - 06 September 2017GLOBAL COMPANIES GIVETopcompanieslooking to other African countries than SAAFRICA A SECOND LOOKWhen travelling abroad for work and looking for accommodation, Joe Eyango, a Cameroonian living in the US, considers two factors: convenient transpor-tation from the airport and around the city and reliable Internet access. Zipporah Musau companies with a presence in South Africa education the multinationals are looking want to encourage global companies to set to avoid bad debt,” says Kituyi, adding include luxury car manufacturers BMW, for in their labour force. However, despite up shop in their countries? that governments should not let privateHe is a university professor and wants to the Standard Bank Group, Barclays Bank, its successes, South Africa continues to companies drive the agenda. This word ofbe able to jet in, hit the ground running, Vodafone (one of the world’s largest com- grapple with a high crime rate (especially Driven by insufficient funds, African caution is echoed by the Brookings Institu-make his presentation and zoom off to an- munication companies), Volkswagen, and in urban areas), graft accusations and the governments are increasingly turn- tion’s Mbaku, who is advising Africanother destination in a day or two. Eyango General Electric. There is also FirstRand, political uncertainty that businesses loathe. ing to private-sector companies for a governments to ensure that PPPs work tohas been to various countries in Africa Sasol, Sanlam, and MTN Group. Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, the secretary-general much-needed boost. Foreign investments their advantage: “If you have a weak orfor business and work but has reasons for of the UN Conference on Trade and De- provide capital to finance industries, corrupt leadership, you may not have thepreferring South Africa. “South Africa has In an earlier interview with South velopment (UNCTAD), the UN body that boost infrastructure and productivity, power or the skills required to negotiatea lot to offer compared with other African African officials on why they’d chosen deals with trade, investment and develop- provide social amenities and create jobs, a favourable partnership. You will end upcountries. The road system is good, there the country as an investment destination, ment issues, acknowledges that South all of which can help a country reach its with a PPP that is not really a partnership.”is adequate electricity and reliable Internet Sam Ahmed, then the managing director Africa has the oldest and most developed economic potential. And as countries rush Mbaku gives the example of oil compa-connection, which is necessary for work of Britannia Industries, an India-based market economy in the whole of Africa for to implement the Sustainable Develop- nies that have been operating in Africaand business,” Eyango told Africa Re- manufacturer of biscuits, snacks and historical reasons: the market grew out of ment Goals, funding is key. In Africa, for more than 20 years yet still depend onnewal in an interview. confectionery, said his organization had a strong mining and industrial base and the governments and industry are gradually expatriate labour instead of employing been looking for a country that would give financial industry. However, according to forming public-private partnerships (PPPs) locals. Such companies are reluctant to Recently, having been invited to present it access to the entire African market while Kituyi, things are now changing and other in which companies provide capital while transfer skills, knowledge and technologya conference paper on a tight schedule, keeping its costs low. “In South Africa you African countries are also attracting big governments ensure an environment to the locals.Eyango flew into Johannesburg from Am- have first-world infrastructure and third- investors. “It’s true South Africa has had a conducive to business. In the last 10 years,sterdam, spent less than 30 minutes in cus- world cost,” Ahmed said. The company’s head start, but in net terms, there is faster the continent has welcomed PPPs for Another problem with PPPs is thetoms at the O. R. Tambo International Air- production costs in South Africa were growth in alternative centres for both projects in infrastructure, electricity, health imbalance of power. “If you are a govern-port, took a taxi and was at his hotel in less much lower than in Southeast Asia, the manufacturing and service delivery than in and telecommunications. Lenders like the ment engaged in a PPP on a developmentthan an hour since arrival. South Africa company headquarters. South Africa. Today, the financial services African Development Bank are urging project, there is inequality in power.attracts many professionals and big multi- industry is growing faster in Morocco than African countries to improve business The multinational has capital, skillednationals. It’s currently home to more than Big businesses are also attracted to in South Africa,” Kituyi told Africa Re- environments by “creating the necessary manpower and external market. The gov-75% of all top global companies in Africa. countries where the legal system works, so newal in an interview. He notes that some legal and regulatory framework for PPPs, ernment has no power over these,” says“Where these big companies choose to they can be assured of justice should legal multinational enterprises operating out of and to facilitate networking and sharing of Mbaku. Despite the challenges, however,invest depends on whether the environ- issues arise. South Africa’s judiciary has South Africa have relocated substantially. experience among regulatory agencies and PPPs will continue playing a major rolement is right for business. Investors are been hailed for its sound judgements and “We recently saw the opening of the Volvo other similar organizations.” in the development of poor countries. Forinterested in relatively stable countries, independence from political machina- truck-manufacturing plant in Mombasa. African countries to attract multinationalsgood infrastructure, reliable communica- tions relative to other African countries. And similarly, we have seen many other Tread carefully and other big investors to partner with,tion, electricity and labour,” says Dr. John Another attraction for big businesses services, particularly IT-based services However, even as PPPs begin to change their governments need to put their houseMbaku, a researcher at Africa Growth is human resources. The efficiency and and telecommunications, growing in new the face of Africa, there is need for in order—improve infrastructure, com-Initiative at the Brookings Institution and smooth operation of these large companies nodes like Nigeria, Kenya and Rwanda.” countries to tread carefully and to learn munication, security and the legal system,also a professor of economics at Weber depend on the calibre of its labour force. from failed PPPs when signing up for and fight corruption. State University, US. Some of the global Despite many years of apartheid, accord- Fringe benefits such partnerships. “Ask yourselves, does ing to Mbaku, South Africa provides So why should African governments the state have the capacity to forge ahead Africa Renewal its citizens with relatively good quality with these partnerships? This is necessary

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12 ENTERTAINMENT 31 August - 06 September 2017ENTERTAINMENTTREADING THROUGHThe Old Location Albums shine in Usakos exhibition Mmuesssicagweith aPAST & PRESENTWINDHOEK – The women in the Usakos exhibition are clad in quaint Damara traditional dresses, while some have shy Zorena Jantzesmiles on their faces, a few face the camera with a stark stare. WINDHOEK – Michael Pulse, Namibian Zorena Jantze by the photographer Paul Grendon WISENED: Gisela Pieters & Olga //Garoës (Ouma Ollu), in front of their R&B singer/song writer has been making Grendon’s colour photographs house December 2013 are one of the contemporary images of the exhibition. waves in the local music industry andThey are captured in black and Photo: Paul Grendon. recently got nominated for the Best Malewhite photographs that evoke an capture the mood of the town but Artist in Inspiration in the All-African Musiceerie intensity to the exhibition, also show the ruins that suggest It is this reflection of the past histories and memories, silences Awards for his single titled “Lost”.bringing to life the somber days of the town’s former prosperity as in the present that characterizes and voices, absences and thethe Apartheid era. one of the most important railway Grendon’s photographs and which presence of those who live on. In an interview, Pulse delved into workshops in the country. complements the display of the the message behind his music, and his The travelling museum Usakos old location albums. The Usakos: Photographs beyond nomination. Pulse said he was surprised withexhibition, Usakos: Photographs The exhibition draws on the Ruins. The Old Location Albums, the All-African Music Awards nominationbeyond Ruins. The Old Location private archives of four women Here, Usakos’ landscape emerges 1920s to 1960s will be on display as he was not expecting to make the cut dueAlbums, 1920s to 1960s, has been who lived in the Old Location as scar tissue: a place and space of at UNAM main campus library to fierce competition. He explained that hisseen in towns and cities in a range of Usakos: Cecile //Geises, colonial ruination, interwoven with until the end of October 2017. single “Lost” is a song about hope.of countries across the world, and Wilhelmine Katjimune, Giselalast week launched its exhibition in Pieters and Olga //Garoës. Pulse narrated that three years ago a closeWindhoek. friend of his committed suicide and thus These photographs constitute he was inspired to write the song. Pulse The exhibition, which was held personal albums, subjective expanded that the daily reports of suicide inat the University of Namibia’s narratives and intrusions in the the media are a reflection of a rise in mental(UNAM) library on 23 August course of a history that denied health issues in Namibia and that his song2017, previously adorned the walls them visibility and voice as beckoned those in turmoil to speak out asof galleries in countries such as women, residents, citizens and there is always hope.South Africa, London, Maputo, and human beings.Mozambique. “The great thing about music is that it Representing the social, cultural didn’t save your life, it gave you strength The exhibition contrasts historical and beautiful variety of human and will power to save your own life; that’sphotographs of life in the Old existences in the ‘old location’ (‘ou the beauty of music. Music could never beLocation with contemporary lokasie’), the photographs inform something superfluous to me,” Pulse said.photographs of the town of Usakos about the ways in which people relate to them today: with pride and Pulse added that honesty and sincerity are a deep sense of nostalgia and loss. at the core of his debut album ‘Pulsified’, which was released earlier this year. Furthermore, Pulse stated that his album is an expression of personal topics, ranging from relationships, faith, and family. The slbum kicks off with a song titled, ‘When I Need Her’. In the song, Pulse sings about his relationship with his mother, the disappointments he has bestowed on her, and how she was still there when he needed her. Pulse stated that although he has mostly received positive feedback from listeners on his album, he wishes to better his craft, with regards to content, writing, collaborations and exploring new sounds. 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SMS, wattsap or Facebook post of you people making fun of me about the state Zorena Jantze word means rock in Oshiwambo. collections cater to, the designer retailing is the meeting point of of Arsenal football Club, sowaar… I will She added that Manya symbolises elaborated that her target customer fashion and business which are moer someone with an electric double solidity and being grounded and is a working professional woman two industries that I’m greatly plug lead… ask that colored chick whoThe young fashion designer is no centers on ideas of endurance and who enjoys comfort and quality in interested in getting my foot into,” got moered by Grace Mugabe... dit maakstranger to the Namibian fashion permanence. her garments. Shaimemanya said. seer!industry as she in the past createda solo collection, The Becoming, She added that her collection is Shaimemanya said that She noted that after the launch of Iyaaaaaaaa… so the biggest controversywhich resulted in great demand. inspired by features of Namibia, Manya exudes independence, the Manya collection, she would this week is none other…, once again,Shaimemanya recently concluded particularly the contrast of the confidence and comfortability in like to launch her online store and weereens… another racist cockroachher fashion studies in Paris, France meeting of the desert and the one’s own skin. She added that gain more work experience by being unearthed! Etse, these people justand is embarking on ocean. women who choose to wear the acquiring an internship for one don’t learn now, do they vakwetu? Afterlaunching her second Manya collection will not get year in South Africa at either a that concerned post from her seeing thiscollection, called “This concept drew me to worried about looking perfect fashion retail company or by an ‘swart man’ walking around mit undManya by the end combine movement and and outstanding, as the brand is established fashion designer. daschund mit eine halsbandtjie, she prob-of next month. graciously refined and elegant ably though… “Ag jirre, hier word arme fluidity on a structured which inevitably makes a woman “This will also allow me to Flaffie gaan gebraai nou!.” When engaged base which tends to give stand out. network and gain more knowledgeon what off architectural elements of the South African fashion I must say, my whole life I was neverManya means, With regard to future plans in the industry, which I would like to tap fond of dogs, but after marriage, childrenShaimemanya in the designs of my industry, Shaimemanya explained into while still being able to cater and an overdraft at Bank Windhoek, thereexplained that garments. Neutrality also that she is greatly interested in to the Namibian industry through is nothing more that makes our lives morethe word is plays a heavy role in the mass production and the retail my online store. complete than the day we got a dog. Iderived from the business as a whole, which believe all of us like a dog that sort oflast five letters of her colours of my garments. Namibia currently lacks. Upon completion of my personifies who we are. Now you canname, and when I find that it compliments internship I plan on furthering my imagine, there’s no way a Pitbull would fittranslated, various skin tones “Namibia is almost fully studies abroad with an MBA in my personality because I would never bethe and adds an elegant depended on South African International Fashion Management able to rest, having so much muscle and touch,” Shaimemanya retailers and this is the exact gap next year September,” strength around my wife and children. that I’m trying to fill. 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Anger will put control into your hands, and that I will not give to you. I am extremely thankful for people who posted photos with their dogs all week asking her that irritating question. Let’s continue to educate each other, we need to continuously cut ourselves open to see that we all bleed the same color. Let this be a lesson to all of you racist hibernators, someone somewhere will trigger your underlying feelings towards another tribe or race and you will be exposed. If you feel you can’t make it amongst us, go to Boksburg or Perth… nie hierso nie asb.

14 SPORTS 31 August - 06 September 2017GLADIATORS READYIcanworkonperformanceandrectify-CoachFOR COSAFAWINDHOEK - The BraveGladiators won their firstinternational friendlies of2017 after beating Swazi-land 3-2, while the YoungGladiators lost on penaltiesto the same opponents lastweekend at the NFA Techni-cal Centre.Sport ReporterThe senior Gladiators used the WOMEN POWER: Brave Gladiators.  The Young Gladiators lost 5-3 on But as the home side seemed to be in Photo contributed. game to prepare for the upcoming penalties after a two-all draw. Kyle cruise control, Swaziland managed toWomen’s COSAFA games scheduled but adding the players changed the van Wyk gave the Youngsters the half- force the game into a penalty shoot- The Young Warriors used the matchto take place from the 13 to 25 Sep- momentum and balance of the game. time lead and it was soon 2-0 in the out as they found two goals through to prepare for their World Cup firsttember in Zimbabwe. From now on I can work on today’s second half through Lillie Kasheeta. Ngobile Dlamini. leg qualifier against South Africa performance and rectify before we scheduled for 18 September in Johan- The first half was very tense, with leave for COSAFA,” said Isaacs. nesburg.both teams struggling to find an op-portunity to create a goal. Both teamslacked confidence but that did not stopTwelikondjela Amukoto from securingthe first goal with a header. Womanof the match Anna Marie Shikushoscored two more goals before halftime. The second half saw Swaziland comeback stronger and Celiwe Nkambulescored the first goal for her team andNgobile Dlamini followed suit with asecond goal when the referee grantedSwaziland a penalty. The interim head coach of the BraveGladiators, Brian Isaacs was pleasedwith the performance of the team. “The game was an eye opener and Iam satisfied with the results. I substi-tuted some players at half-time. I needto see how all the players perform,Tough bowling tourney Sport Reporter versus strength”. Players came from various bowling clubs in Namibia toWINDHOEK – Bowlers had to up their compete, with five from the coast.games when some excellent shots wereplayed but the competition proved too The winners were Christo de Beerstrong for many of the teams. from Eros Bowling Club, Windhoek and Martin Cordier from Namib Park, The Windhoek Bowling Club hosted Walvis Bay. Runners-up were Johnits annual Junior Pairs tournament last Hawthorne from Eros Bowling Clubweekend. The competition took place and Huipie van Wyk from Windhoekover six rounds, with four games played Country Club. Third were father andon Saturday and two on Sunday. son team Freddie and JP Fouche, both from Eros Bowling Club, and fourth A total eight teams entered and the Ronan Olivier and AJ Visser, both teen-competition format was “strength agers from Namib Park. THANK YOU: Some of the amateur boxers receiving their gear.  Photo: Gabby Tjiroze Khomas boxing amateurs upbeat Gabby Tjiroze equipment will be divided among “We hope that the federation will the seven KBF member clubs make good use of the equipment in WINDHOEK – The Khomas Box- which will compete in the regional order to develop quality interna- ing Federation (KBF) is buoyant championship at the After School tional boxers,” said Schlaga. that boxing gear provided to the Center in Katutura starting tomor- Khomas region will be used for the row, 1 September. The equipment will be distributed sole objective of producing young accordingly, with the clubs that boxers that will compete on the in- Speaking at the handing-over have less boxing gears expected to ternational scene in years to come. ceremony, German Ambassador to get more. Namibia, Christian Schlaga, said The KBF received boxing equip- boxing has over the years proven The spokesperson of the federa- ment worth N$80 000 from the to be a preferred vehicle to drive tion, Imms Moses, said the equip- German Embassy this week. The social and economic transforma- ment would be put to good use tion. to ensure the federation produces top-notch boxers.

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16 SPORT 31 August - 06 September 2017 SPORTU20 CLINCH FIRST WINNamibiatofaceChileonSaturdayWINDHOEK - Namib-ia’s National U20 rug-by team got their firstwin when they beatCanada 31-16 in theJunior World RugbyTrophy on Tuesday (29August) in Uruguay.They led by 12−8 athalftime and eventu-ally ran in three triesto clinch the victory inthe second half.Gabby TjirozeThe wet weather did not stop WINNERS: The U20 rugby team beat Canada in the World Rugby U20 Trophy on Tuesday.  Photo contributed. the U20s who showed theability to forge ahead although second half and the combi- tries for Namibia to one for touching down from concerted prop Patrick Schickerling mus- face Chile on Saturday (2ndit was quite stiff for them to nation of Loubser’s tactical Canada. The maul worked like drives. cling over to bring up full-time. September).play a wide game, with torren- kicking and his forwards’ clockwork with Prince Gaosebtial rain falling for much of the dominance brought three and Brandon Groenewald each Namibia had the final say The U20 have another chal- Additional reporting Ameri-second half. however; with replacement lenging match when they casrugbynews.org The Namibian game planof kicking to the corners andusing their powerful forwardsto drive it forward proved idealfor the conditions and it wasthe rolling maul that yieldedtheir greatest success. ObertNortje was on the bottom ofthe first, as the Canadians hadno answer for the strength andcohesion of the drive. ClivenLoubser’s conversion made it afull seven. A line break down the leftside and a give-and-go be-tween Nortje and PW Steen-kamp saw the fullback touchdown next, but Canada at leastfound a reply. After playingtheir way into scoring positionLachlan Currie piled over fromshort range to get the Mapleleafs back in the game, with apenalty kick from Will Kellymaking the score 12-8 at thebreak. There would be no comeback;however, as the conditionsworsened significantly in the Women’s chess contest to empowerWELWITSCHIAS FACE EASTERN PROVINCE Gabby Tjiroze affiliation, size, shape, color, and language don’t matter when playingThe Welwitschias will take on Eastern Province when the second round of the Currie Cup First Division match gets un- WINDHOEK – Women can just be chess. Everyone is equal on thederway this Saturday at the Hage Geingob stadium. Still in search for first victory, the national team is expected to put as good as men in all spheres and chessboard” she added.up a courageous performance after losing their first match against Down Touch Griffons by 66-59 last weekend in South this weekend they will competeAfrica. The Currie Cup First Division is contested by the Welwitschias, Griffons, Valke, Leopards, Boland Cavaliers, Border in the first ever Women and Girls The competition will consist ofBulldogs, Eastern Province and SWD Eagles. Chess Tournament at the Windhoek 3 categories, cadets for children Country Club as part of the cam- under 12 years of age, youth for girls paign to raise awareness about issues 12 – 17 years of age and adults for affecting women. women 18 years and older. Winners in all three categories will receive The Namibia Chess Federation said trophies, medals as well as prizes the main aim of the championship that will be awarded to the top 3 is to empower women and girls. “In winners of the tournament. auspices with the NCF, we not only want to promote chess, but also cre- Registration fees can be paid on the ate awareness of the challenges that day between 07h30-09h00 for those women face in sport, work, school participants who have already regis- and society. I am sure most of you tered. Registration may also be done are aware of the many benefits of on the day between 07h30 and 09h00 playing Chess for children,” said one at the Windhoek Country Club of the organisers, Velda Jansen. Resort. Entry fees are N$20.00 for children under 12 and N$30.00 for “Chess levels the playing field as it all women over 12 years of age. Any crosses all socio-economic bounda- women who still wish to participate ries. It is a universal game, with but have missed the deadline can still worldwide rule consistency. Age, do so on the day of the tournament gender, ethnic background, religious during the given times. A small late registration fee will be payable.