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WINDHOEK – Stray lions in Kaokoland that recently escaped Marthina K Mutanga from the Etosha National Park managed to kill 19 goats in one night, leaving one livestock farmer in the area financiallyIn a separate incident last week, a FEARLESS: Exile Ndjalo in intensive care.  Photo: Marthina K Mutanga devastated. 53-year-old security guard set an ex-ample at the Eluwa Shopping Complex Apart from the nearly two dozen goats that were killed inin Oshakati when he fought off a gang one kraal in the Sesfontein Constituency, other farmers in theof criminals, foiled a robbery and while Kunene Region also lost cattle and sheep in recent weeks due toinjured and with the help of the police, the lion attacks.still managed to arrest two suspects. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Social media platforms and various Romeo Munyunda, has confirmed the incident, adding that hisradio stations were inundated with ministry is currently monitoring the movement of the lions viasupport and heaps of praise for the two satellite.brave Namibians who were described asan example and inspiration to communi- “A total of 19 goats were killed and on different nights, aties to support police actions and take a number of sheep and cattle were also killed by two lions atstand against criminals. farms near Opuwo in the Kunene Region”, said Muyunda. Leading the charge was the brave fight He could, however, not give the exact number of lions thatthis weekend in the Havana settlement had escaped from the national park.where a policeman, Exile Ndjalo, gavechase to robbery suspects who over­ Muyunda further noted that the ministry will investigate thepowered and dragged him into a house matter to determine the small-scale farmer’s loss in monetarywhere they viciously attacked him. terms, which could be well over N$50,000, but he has in the meantime, urged the farmers to meet the ministry half way by During the attack on Sunday, Ndjalo making sure that their livestock are kept safe in kraals.was stabbed three times in the head andonce in the shoulder and his firearm Tammy Hoth, Director of the AfriCat Foundation, said thatstolen. the human and wildlife conflict has boiled over and has over the years become a serious problem in the country and that an Police Public Relations Officer, Dep- urgent solution was needed.uty Commissioner Edwin Kanguatjivireported that Ndjalo was taken to the She added that after the AfriCat Forum received informa-Roman Catholic Hospital in critical tion of the lions running loose in the area and before the latestcondition. livestock killings, the farmer who lost his goats was advised to make adjustments to his kraal to prevent lions getting in, but When an Informanté reporter visited that he failed to do so.the comatose Ndjalo in his hospital bed,he was said to have reacted to medical According to Hoth, while it is not common, lions have beenstaff who said that they would continue known to kill livestock in large numbers without consuming themonitoring his condition as he has a carcasses.long road to recovery. “A lot of times, we find that this happens when the mother Medical staff were also cautious to say lions are teaching the cubs how to hunt and as a result, a lot ofthat Ndjalo was out of the woods. livestock is killed in one attack and the carcasses are left uncon- sumed,” explained Hoth. Kanguatjivi reported that police haveso far managed to arrest seven of the Hoth further noted that in some instances, lions will leaveeight suspects in the matter, who have carcasses unconsumed after noise or people disturb their hunt,all since been charged with attempted but that it is not unusual for the lions to return to the same kraalmurder. later on in an attempt to consume the abandoned carcasses. Ndjalo’s service firearm has not yet Hoth, who is currently patrolling the Kaokoland area, saysbeen recovered. there are currently seven cubs on the loose with their mothers and that the forum visited numerous livestock farmers to alert them about the stray lions. Opuwo Deputy Commissioner James Nderura confirmed that a case of loss of livestock was this week registered at the Ombaweejo village in the Sesfontein Constituency and that a similar case was last month registered at Marine-Höhe, a village situated a few kilometres from Kamajab. 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2 NEWS 28 September - 04 October 2017 Have a story you want to DOCKET GOES MISSINGRelativesaidjusticehadnotbeenservedshare? Or book an advert with IN TEEN MURDER CASE our marketing department? WINDHOEK-A youngster implicated in the murder of three decisions and lab results. From April, people, including a Windhoek City Police officer, two years the State knew we were starting to Contact ago while driving under the influence of alcohol, has been set prepare for trial and they knew they Numbers free and the case has been struck from the roll after the docket should avail the docket. I have done so went missing. much research and my client has paid a Editors lot of money. I therefore submit that the Eba Kandovazu The case withdrawal follows prose- postponement be refused,” Namandje FREE: Morné Mouton. Photo contributed Nghidipo Nangolo cutor Joseph Andreas’ announcement argued. Morné Mouton, 20, whose trial was that the docket was missing and State Editor-In-Chief set down for Tuesday, was charged witnesses have not shown up. He further Presiding Magistrate Vannessa Stanley Tel: 061 275 4726 with culpable homicide and driving requested that the case be postponed has since struck the matter from the roll Email: [email protected] under the influence of alcohol. He to February next year, a request that and has ordered that Mouton’s N$6 000 reportedly ran the deceased over as he defence lawyer, Sisa Namandje swiftly bail be refunded. Merja Iileka stood on the sidewalk along Sam Nujo- rejected. ma Drive, in Hochland Park. Records A family member of one of the de- News Editor indicate that he was speeding and two “This offence was committed in 2015 ceased who attended the proceedings Tel: 061 275 4719 other people escaped unharmed. and your record is full of a number of and spoke to Informanté could not con- Email: [email protected] postponements ranging from further tain her disbelief and stated that one of investigations, Prosecutor-General the victims had a three-month-old baby, Reporters who will now grow up without a father. Eba Kandovazu The relative claims that justice had not been served. News Reporter Tel: 061 275 4724 Rapist out on bail NSC fraudsters rapes, murders again get N$40K bail Aili Iilonga Eba Kandovazu Klerk did not break into the shack because Eba Kandovazu News Reporter it was already open. Tel: 061 275 4723 WINDHOEK- A man accused of raping WINDHOEK-The two FRAUD: Yvonne Nande and Walter Haseb. his friend’s girlfriend, whilst out on bail The suspect was arrested and granted bail former employees of  Photo Eba Kandovazu Marthina Mutanga for the alleged offence then allegedly on the rape charge. Whilst out on bail, he the Namibian Sports raped and murdered a teenage girl. allegedly raped and murdered a 13-year- Commission who were Stanley, in delivering tigations. Stanley, how- Multimedia Journalist old girl, Rachel Boois, at a half-built last month arrested by her ruling on Monday, ever, maintained that Tel: 061 275 4717 An emotional middle-aged woman from house in Henties Bay. It is alleged that the Anti-Corruption found that the State had a strong case has been Henties Bay took the stand in the High he suffocated and broke her neck after he Commission (ACC) failed to prove that if established against the Zorena Jantze Court on Monday to testify that the man raped her. have secured bail in the granted bail, the sus- duo, with regard to the who raped her was her boyfriend’s friend, amount of N$40 000 pects would abscond or fact that they attempted Business & but that she had never associated herself It is reported that Boois’ death remained each. interfere with investiga- to bribe the auditor to Entertainment Reporter with him. unsolved for nine months until DNA tions. destroy the findings. results linked De Klerk to the crime scene. Walter Haseb, 46, the Tel: 061 275 4721 This follows the accused person, Jandré He unsuccessfully applied for bail this then Chief Administra- She ruled that the Kadhila Amoomo de Klerk’s lawyer Titus Mbaeva’s persis- year. tor, and Yvonne Nande, fact that the duo have represents Nande and Gabriela Tjiroze tent argument that she knew De Klerk and 35, former Sports resigned from their posi- Joseph Andreas is that they had met several times when he The State is represented by Deputy Development Officer, tions highly contributed prosecuting. The matter Sports Reporter visited her boyfriend and when they went Prosecutor-General Antonia Verhoef and reportedly misappropri- to the fact that they will is postponed to 19 Feb- Tel: 061 275 4722 fishing together. Judge Alfred Siboleka is presiding. The ated N$4.9 million that not interfere with inves- ruary 2018. trial continues. was aimed at funding Maria David The victim testified that the night De different sport codes in Klerk entered her shack three years ago, COLD-BLOODED: Jandre de Klerk. the country. Northern Reporter she was intoxicated because she had been  Photo Eba Kandovazu Tel: 065 233 300 drinking with her friends. She said that her It is alleged that the boyfriend had followed some time later, in duo cashed 29 cheques Niel Terblanché search of cigarettes. ranging between N$40 000 and N$200 000 Coastal Reporter “I was in bed when my boyfriend re- on separate occasions Tel: 064 212 000 turned to the shack. I noticed he was with last year. Nande, with someone else but I could not make out instructions from Haseb, Marketers whose voice it was. 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28 September - 04 October 2017 NEWS 3CASH LOAN HIT BYSurvivorsrelivetraumaticordeal Nam HealthARMED ROBBERS systemWINDHOEK – Staff mem- firearm. underbers of a Windhoek-based They allegedly told him to lie flat on VIOLENCE: The guard’s firearm that was broken by the robbers. scrutinycash loan institution were  Photo: Gabby Tjirozeheld at gunpoint by un- the floor while the other robber was Aili Iilongamasked men who stripped in the other office looking for money. crime scene, the members of the po- public with information that will leadthem off their possessions lice had already taken statements. to the arrest of the suspects to come WINDHOEK- The Ministryand made off with over Some of the items that the robbers forward with information. of Health and Social ServicesN$20 000 in cash. made off with include two Samsung Police is urging members of the (MoHSS) has once again come mobile phones valued at a total under fire following multiple com- Gabby Tjiroze N$6 500, a Huawei mobile phone plaints of negligence laid against valued at N$5 000, as well as a cash health professionals and the inabil-Three men assumed to be in their amount of N$21 749. ity to properly manage a state fund late forties on Tuesday walked meant to assist the needy.into Lighthouse Financial Services in “We just heard our colleague scream-Northern Industrial Area with guns at ing but thought that she burned her- The recent case of the Opuwoaround 07:50 and threatened to kill self, but to our dismay the next thing elderly who died while waitinganyone who was not cooperating. we saw was the security guard tied up for treatment at the clinic is but and then they told us to lie down. They the tip of the iceberg as citizens Those who survived the ordeal asked us to hand over our phones and slowly lose hope in the publicclaim that two of the robbers walked they then asked me where the money health system despite getting theinto their building, tied up the was hidden, but after I told them that biggest chunk of national budgetsecurity guard on duty and broke his I don’t know, they threatened to shoot annually. me,” a traumatised employee narrated. In that incident, it is reported that After the ordeal, the robbers ran Sophia Mutumbulwa, 58, went outside where a white sedan, believed to the Opuwo District Hospital at to be a Toyota RunX, was already around 04:00 for medical treat- waiting for them. ment, but that she died four hours later in casualty while waiting for When Informanté arrived at the treatment in the long queues.Man dies horribly in church accommodation Her family have said that they will approach a legal adviser to Niël Terblanché there was blood all over the floor. I entrance,” Kanguatjivi said. avoid further problems,” he said. discuss suing the MoHSS for don’t know what happened here but it Ivan said he and the other people that Bezuidenhout said that later in negligence.A cleaner living and working on the does not look very good,” he said.premises of the Christian Assembly are living in the rooms on the premises the morning a normal service was In another case, Richard MilingaChurch in Khomasdal was found dead The head of the Police Public Rela- are accommodated as part of charita- conducted inside the church and that from Swakopmund lodged a civiland his body burned almost beyond tions Division in Windhoek, Deputy ble effort by the church. only the next day he was notified by claim against Dr Philipp Plarre,recognition a day after a fire was re- Commissioner Edwin Kanguatjivi, another person that something might accusing the surgeon of providingported at the building the previous day. confirmed the death of the 46-year-old Pastor Paul Bezuidenhout said that he be amiss. lackadaisical medical treatment Hendrick Farmer and said the burned re- was contacted early on Sunday morn- after surgery for the removal of an According to another man only mains of the deceased person was found ing and that the person reported smoke “The person told me he could still intra-abdominal abscess.known as Ivan, who is also staying on Monday afternoon at around 16:00. coming from the church building. smell smoke and when he went toon the premises and employed to do investigate he made the gruesome Patients at the Katutura Hospi-odd jobs around the church, the last “At this stage it looks as if the “We rushed to the church to see what discovery. We found blood on the floor tal complain that they are madetime he saw his friend alive was on deceased person made a fire inside we could do. When I got there we of the room and suspect that some- to wait hours on end just to beSaturday night. his room and was suffocated by the could see some damage to the ceiling thing else might have caused the death attended to by nurses was usually smoke after which the flames inside inside the church. We broke through of the deceased. We notified the police ends up prescribing basic medi- “When we found him in the room burnt down his room. The door was the ceiling and saw no flames burning and the matter is their hands now,” he cation instead of doing a proper locked and was broken down to gain but decided to have an electrician said. medical analysis. come and, disconnect the power to “Some of these nurses spend timeChinese hunters fined for elephant meat on their phones or sitting instead of attending to us so we end up being Eba Kandovazu Christian Nambahu, argued that they are not a threat to client. seeing as they are first of- here for three to four hours waiting that the amount paid had a society or Namibian wildlife. Nambahu argued that his cli- fenders. Prosecutor, Joseph for some assistance. In the endWINDHOEK - A Windhoek direct economic benefit to He added that a legal hunting Andreas, said that the meat they will just give you a Panadomagistrate yesterday fined two the Namibian society and permit has been issued to his ents are excellent candidates did not have economical value and tell you to go home,” saidChinese nationals for illegally for a non-custodial sentence, in Namibia, but the charges patients at the Katutura Hospital.possessing and attempting to in regards to the provisions ofexport 14 pieces of elephant RED-HANDED: Zhang Weiyou (left), a friend (centre) and Li Qiang (right).  Photo: Eba Kandovazu the Controlled Wildlife Act A health director in the Northmeat after their trophy hunt- are of a serious nature. explained that although thereing expedition on Monday. are some nurses damaging the “The penalty provides for a ministry’s reputation by having The self-confessed suspects, fine not exceeding N$200 000 a laziness mentality and lackLi Qiang, 47, and Zhang Wei- or imprisonment not exceed- ethics, there are those who areyou, 55, have been ordered ing 20 years. It has become a passionate about helping andto pay N$50 000 or face a concern that theses offences saving lives.prison term of 12 months, are contravened on a dailyrespectively. The duo testified basis by Chinese nationals. A “At the moment there is a needin mitigation that they have deterrent sentence would not to extend the ministry’s budgetminor children and are both only deter the accused persons allocation to employ more nursesemployed by China-based but to would-be offenders,” and doctors as you will find thatTianhe Investment Corpora- Andreas said. in some regions, clinics are sotion, where they each receive understaffed with only two to threeup to N$75 000 monthly In her judgement, Magistrate nurses deployed at that facility thatsalaries. Vanessa Stanley maintained caters to two or five neighbouring that the fact that the suspects villages, which really takes a toll Qiang testified that he paid pleaded guilty is a sign of re- on the nurses there,” she said.approximately U$75 000 morse. She noted that because(about N$1,1 million) and the value of the meat has little She said that the old guard inthat Weiyou had only accom- or no impact on the economy, the health system must set anpanied him. Their lawyer, this has swayed the court example for incoming younger towards leniency. nurses on making Namibia’s health system one of the best, despite the financial challenges the country is currently facing. When called for comment, Min- ister of Health, Bernard Haufiku referred Informanté to the Public Relations Officer, Manga Lubita, who had not responded before go- ing to print. SUMMER Style No: Style No: Style No: Style No: 51809 51812 51835 51836 2017 GREEN CROSS LADIES WEDGES 7 Independence Ave, Ausspannplatz, Windhoek

4 NEWS 28 September - 04 October 2017 Responsibility to provide an African perspective Legal Shield competition enhances livesLOCAL CONTENTESSENTIAL FOR RADIO Aili Iilonga ence. She said that SADC members implement better strategies in going must engage citizens in getting local digital and producing good content.Local content in telling a true African quality content that speaks and tells Namibia’s representative from thestory must be the responsibility of an their stories and do away with foreign ministry of ICT said that, though theentire nation and not just of the broad- content. country has transformed to digital, itcaster who strives to deliver quality, still experiences some site networksyet comprehensive stories to their au- “The task of getting local content that are using analogue format.dience. So said South African minister must not only rely on the broadcasterof communication Ayanda Dlodlo at but it should be the responsibility of The forum brought SADC mem-the 25th SADC-SABA media confer- everyone to provide real issues that ber states under the theme, “Local are from an African perspective,” she content production in a digitalisation said. She also said that, country must world”. A dream became a reality and a three children. A stroke of luck was hobby will become a fully-fledged also involved in her winning the business for a winner of the Legal N$10 000. She explained, “I kept Shield/Informanté Unique Numbers the Informanté with the winning Competition. number for two months as I was not sure of the process of claiming the Lenga Peneyambeko from prize, but then my daughter told me Windhoek said she is going to buy to go to Legal Shield where they a sewing machine and start her own confirmed it was in fact the winning embroidery business at home. number. It was like a dream come true!” Embroidery has always been her hobby but with a new sewing Peneyambeko could have walked machine she will be in the position away with N$20 000 if she were a to expand this into a business which paid-up member of Legal Shield. will provide a living for her and her The latest winner of the Legal Get your copy of Informanté coun- Shield/Informanté Unique Number trywide and stand a chance of win- Competition was so excited about ning N$10 000 or N$20 000 if you his win and the fact that he got dou- are a paid-up Legal Shield member ble the prize money because he is a for more than a year. paid-up Legal Shield member that heTRUSTCO HOSTS JUNIOR CHEFS drove all the way from Swakopmund to claim his prize.Trustco Group Holdings recently supported the junior Chefs of the Namibian ChefsAssociation with their practice run in preparation for the Africa Culinary Cup in Mauritius Hailing from Khorixas and nowwhich is scheduled for 28 to 29 September 2017. The junior Chefs were provided with working and living in Swakopmund,a fully-equipped kitchen and facilities at Trustco’s Staff Canteen at its headquarters in 49-year-old Elias Ilonga said that be-Windhoek. The chefs were required to prepare a three course meal for members of the ing a paid-up Legal Shield memberTrustco Top40 who in turn had to judge the meals and give feedback. “This was their has paid off over and above the legalthird and last round of practice and they have improved at every round. We’re ready to cover it affords her by allowing herface Africa,” said Philip Klynsmith, Vice President of the Namibian Chefs Association and to win N$20 000, whereas as a non-also COO of Trustco Restaurants and Catering. member she would have received N$10 000. “I am so excited and want to thank Legal Shield for giving me the chance to rebuild my house and pay off some bills. After working for 17 years this unexpected windfall has enriched my life beyond my wildest dreams,” Ilonga said. A very introverted stay-at-home she then advised me to visit Legal wife Gertrude Beerwinkel, who Shield and verify my number. I was didn’t want her photo taken for so excited when they said I have publication, was doing her house- won,” she said. Beerwinkel said that hold chores when she picked up a she plans to revamp her life with discarded Informanté and discovered the money and save the rest for the that she could be the next lucky win- upcoming festive season. ner in the Legal Shield/Informanté Unique Lucky Number Competition. “To those that want to give up in the competition, they must just be Beerwinkel admitted that she was patient and wait for their turn,” she nervous at first at the prospect of be- added. ing a winner. “I called my daughter and told her that I might have won She would have won a sum of in the lucky number competition and N$20 000 if she was an active paid- up Legal Shield member. 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28 September - 04 October 2017 NEWS 5SWAKOP LAMENTSSilent protest against prevalence of violent crimesBRUTAL KILLINGSSWAKOPMUND - Dramatic scenes unfolded in Swakopmund as about 300 residents gathered at the Magistrate’s Court in silentprotest against the prevalence of violent crimes in their town, while the three men accused of the brutal murder of the elderlyStrzelecki couple made their second appearance before a magistrate. Niel Terblanche BRUTAL: Daniel Stefanus Nghilifa, Jerobiam Simon Shidute and Fabianus Lazarus. entering his plea. CONFESSED: Uuaro Unaro The magistrate informed him to wait Mbemukenga.The recent murder of three elderly Court on the day before the silent pro- Shilongo, informed Magistrate Conchita Photos: Niel Terblancheresidents of Swakopmund gave rise to test. Before the court proceedings, Uuaro Olivier that the accused person would for the State to provide him with a law-the protest. The elderly victims were the Unaro Mbemukenga confessed before like to enter a plea. yer, but the accused insisted on proceed- STANDARD NOTICE78-year-old Roswietha Strzelecki and a magistrate. As court proceedings got ing to enter the guilty plea without legal THREE-STOREYher 82-year-old husband, Siegfried, who under way, State Prosecutor Paulus Mbemukenga indicated that he would representation. Mbemukenga’s guilty DWELLING UNITwere killed by three men. apply for the help of State lawyer before plea will now be referred to the Prosecu-The third elderly person is 78-year-old tor-General who must decide how and in Take notice that the owner,Manfred Karl Hartmann, who was killed which higher court the murder trial will Mr/Mrs Hamaseb, PO Boxin August. proceed. Wh50oi2en2kd3,h,ionetkBenaMdchsubntroiecciaphpatp,llyCWotouinnthcdie-l for the erection of a three-sto- “We want to stand in solidarity to On the day of the silent protest, Daniel rey residential building on Erfshow our increasing concern about the Stefanus Nghilifa, 26, Jerobiam Simon 2133. Otjomuise, Windhoek,prevalence of violent crimes in Swakop- Shidute and Fabianus Lazarus, 24, ap- Ext 4, Murcia Street. Erf 2 133mund,” said Clinton Lang, one of the peared before court for a second time. is zoned Residential with a den-organisers of the silent protest. Family members of the Strzelecki couple sat in the court gallery staring at the ac- sity of l :900m2. Lang, along with other community cused persons. The proposed developmentsleaders, lobbied the support of all Swa- will enable the owner to erectkopmund residents for the march and When court proceedings got under a three-storey residentialsilent protest in front of the Magistrate’s way, state prosecutor Dylon QuickfallCourt during the second appearance informed Magistrate Conchita Olivier building.of the three men accused of murdering about the silent drama that was unfolding The owner’s current intentionsthe Strzelecki couple. The man accused outside the court building. are to erect and use the buildingof viciously bludgeoning Hartmann to solely for residential purposes.death with a brick in his home earlier The accused persons managed to obtain Further take notice that thethis year pleaded guilty to the single the services of legal aid lawyers and they plan of the erf lies for inspec-charge of murder during his first appear- had no objection when the state prosecu- tion with the town planningance in the coastal town’s Magistrate’s tor asked the magistrate to postpone the counter in the Customer Care case for further investigation. Magistrate Centre, Main Municipal Offic- Olivier postponed the case to 6 Decem- es, Rev. Michael Scott Street, ber this year. Windhoek.Drug bust Telecom account suspension starts Further take notice that anyin the south person objecting to the pro- Gabby Tjiroze construction companies, VIP’s, SMEs the bill is fully paid. posed building as set out Staff Reporter and individual residential users. The overdue debt has been increas- above may lodge such objec- WINDHOEK - Telecom Namibia tion together with the groundsARIAMSVLEI - Two suspects were yesterday started suspending unpaid “People came in to pay their accounts ing in the past months since January. thereof, with the city in writingarrested on the Namibian side at the accounts following threats last week and some made arrangements to pay The average overdue days are over 100 within 14 days of the last publi-Ariamsvlei Border after they were found that customers who fail to settle their until Friday. All those customers who days. Angula further said that they willwith 2×50kg bags full of cannabis. The accounts would be cut off. didn’t come settle their accounts will have a clear account of how much was cation of the notice.value of the cannabis is valued at N$300 have their services cut off today. We paid by the end of the week as they will000. It is alleged that the suspects aged According to the spokesperson, Oiva mean business and it is the reality that have to go through their records. 2016 Toyota Hilux 2.428 and 29 went by foot crossing over Angula, yesterday was the due date for we are faced with, people need to pay,” GD D/C 4x4 399,900to Ariamsvlei through a riverbed and customers to settle their outstanding he said yesterday. Angula said the com- “For those who have paid and have 2016 Ford Ranger 2.2collected the bags, and upon their return service accounts and that while a good pany is owed more than N$400 million their accounts cut off, they should come XLS D/C 4x4 330,000loaded the bags on a donkey cart as number of clients paid for services ren- since January this year. The services to to our offices for clarity and have it 2015 Toyota Hilux 3.0mode of transportation and then hid the dered, some had still not done so. De- be affected cover mobile phones, lan- sorted out because it could be that the D4D Leg. 45 D/C 4x4bags in nearby bushes. faulters include government ministries, dlines and data services and the grace system won’t be updated and we will hospitals, institutions of education, period for payment ran until yesterday. look into the matter,” said Angula. He 425,000 “Once again it is evident that indeed state owned enterprises, embassies, The service will only be restored after further warned clients to pay up or face 2011 Toyota Hilux 3.0there are tremendous efforts by both the legal action, as the accounts have been D4D Raider D/C 4x4police and the public in curbing the use neglected for too long.of drugs in our country. We commend 299,900everyone involved by reporting and Wind to power informal settlementmaking sure that those dealing and pos-sesses drugs are dealt with in accordance Niel Terblanchewith the law. Let us ceaselessly fightcrime and keep our nation safe,” said LÜDERITZ-A research project used 2016 Toyota Hilux 2.0police spokesperson, Kauna Shikwambi. to test the viability the generation of VVTi 199,000 wind power by the University of Na- The suspects are expected to appear in mibia will henceforth provide low cost 2012 Toyota Hilux 2.5the Karasburg Magistrate’s Court today electricity to residents of an informal D4D 175,000and police investigation continues. settlement in Lüderitz. 2015 Nissan NP300 2.5 The pilot plant was established in D 175,000 2012 and operated by the university’s 2015 Nissan NP200 1.6 department of Science and Technology. 119,990 The research project was initially spon- sored by the government of Finland. 2014 Ford Ecosport Ecoboost 218,000 The university said the research plant provided the baseline information on the 2009 Daihatsu Terios structure of investment, as well as im- 4x4 110,000 plementation capacities required in the process of establishing more renewable POWER TO THE PEOPLE: Kharas Regional Council’s Jan Scholtz, Mayor Hilaria Mu- Trade-In’s more than energy sources throughout the country. kapuli, Prof Lazarus Hangula (UNAM), Ndako Mukapuli (Benguela Committee), Prof welcome The information and experience derived Hina MuAshekele, UNAM, and Dr Nelago Indongo (UNAM). Photo contributed from the working research project will And many more! be used to replicate the erection of simi- demics on the other can become the wind turbine project is replicated to Call A/H: lar wind energy sources in other parts harbingers in ensuring achievements of other parts of Namibia. of Namibia. Professor Lazarus Hangula, developmental objectives. It is a funda- Antonio UNAM Vice Chancellor said that en- mental duty of the institution,” he said. The newly transferred plant has a @ 081 273 6926 ergy and the supply thereof continues to capacity of 10 kiloWatts. It consists ofWELL DONE!: Police officers involved in dominate the priority list of Namibia’s He added that the university is com- three smaller sized wind turbines that Negumbothe drug bust. Photo contributed national development goals. mited to keep advancing the project will charge banks of batteries which @ 081 274 0888 through continued research, involving community members will be able to use Or google “UNAM as an institution of higher the local authority and various other for everyday applications such as light- Crossroads Car Sales learning on the one hand and as aca- stakeholders to ensure that the Lüderitz ing in their homes.

6 EDITORIAL 28 September - 04 October 2017 RETRO­ SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOThe relevance of the Nairobi, Kenya; Supporters of the Orange Democratic Movement demand resignations from the Independent Electoral and BoundariesUN in 21st century Commission following the annulment of presidential elections in August.  Photo: Khalil SenosiIt cannot be overemphasised that the UN has made PIC OF THE DAYtremendous and successful strides in Africa in themaintenance of international law, decolonisation, THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDENsocio-economic progress and human rights since itsinception 72 years ago. SUNSHINE OF THE HEART Since the start of his presidency, our Presi- to be vulnerable for a moment, and in a cut- to the writings of Confucius, to the Torah However, for the last three decades the UN has been dent, Dr Hage Geingob, has spoken of throat world, vulnerability cannot be toler- (Leviticus 19:18 - You shall not take venge-sidestepped and abused by superpowers and taken ad- ‘building a Namibian House.’ He has stated ated. Strangely enough, we feel outraged ance or bear a grudge against your kinsfolk.vantage of by African leaders at the expense of their that “Namibians want a house where eve- whenever WE are not treated with kind- Love your neighbour as yourself: I am thedomestic socio-economic development and advance- ryone feels a sense of belonging, where ness… An odd occurrence, don’t you think, LORD), the New Testament (Matthew 7:12ment of the continent. everyone is presented with a fair oppor- that we are so reticent to spread it ourselves, - Do to others what you want them to do to tunity to prosper in an inclusive manner then blame the world when it does not show you. This is the meaning of the law of Mo- Now that the world economy is in recession, affect- and by so doing, ensure that no one feels kindness to us. Kindness is, truthfully, not ses and the teaching of the prophets), in Is-ing mainly developing countries, it has not dimin- left out.” I feel that Namibians in general even a big thing to give. It can be a smile to lam’s hadith (An-Nawawi’s Forty Hadith 13ished the urge of the leaders of the developing world agree with that sentiment, but this does not a person having an unpleasant day, instead - None of you truly believes until he wishesto compete for a chance to address the UN General indicate how we need to go about build- of another unpleasant interaction. It can be a for his brother what he wishes for himself),Assembly in person, even though they are repre- ing this house. The foundations of a na- favour done for someone without expecting up to modern humanism, which states thatsented at the UN. Whether development at home, tional house is built upon national values. anything back. Stopping to help someone humanists “make their ethical decisionssub-regional economic integrations and maintenance I’ve stated that there are several values when no one else seems to want to stop. Lift- based on reason, empathy, and a concern forof peace and security on the continent are underrated I believe to be crucial for our Namibian ing someone’s spirits just because you can. human beings and other sentient animals.”over speeches at the UN General Assembly, is in the House, and I’ve already covered honesty A simple compliment given from the heart. Unfortunately, our innate empathy is ofteneyes of the beholder. and loyalty. There is, however, more to Because kindness is not a weakness. All short-circuited by our distressing ability being a member of the Namibian House good leaders are kind – and that does not to decide others are members of an ‘out- Africa is in peril as the continent still has its fair than just those two values. We also have mean they don’t make tough decisions. group.’ We tend to identify with a certainshare of civil war and religious wars. Hardly any to cover those values that will aid us in Being kind does not mean not firing un- social group, our ‘ingroup,’ and therebyAfrican leader mentioned the war in DRC, Central building prosperity. To do that, we need derperforming employees. It means you our ability to empathise with those in anAfrican Republic, war of terror in West and north to alleviate poverty and create wealth. are kind when you do it, and that you were ‘outgroup’ falls by the wayside, and mayAfrica and the latest disturbing ethnic cleansing in Neo-classical economic theory posits open to them that this would be the result even morph into what the Germans termCameroon, the latter reminiscent of what the UN that we’re ‘homo economicus,’ that we should they not perform or fit in with the schadenfreude - pleasure derived by some-recently described as a classic example of ethnic only know our own wishes and act ration- company. It means they won’t be surprised one from another person’s misfortune. Wecleansing in Myanmar. ally to maximise advantages to ourselves. when it happens, because you always let Namibians have had the misfortune of be- Economic theory claims we The United Nations is the last international body in are essentially selfish, but that them know where they stand. Being kind ing split up into different ‘in-which all nations of the world have put their trust, but is profoundly not true. After is good for business as well, since being groups’ during the South Afri-it is also becoming a playground of manipulation of all, the basis for our civilisa- kind to customers results in repeat cus- can occupation of our countryglobal peace and security and a specter of threats of tion has not been everyone for tomers, and that helps the bottom line. – but we were united in ourwars and personal vendettas between countries. De- her/himself, but rather one of Kindness is the basis of nearly every ethi- struggle for independence, andspite its excellent humanitarian programs and a track cooperation. It is one of rela- cal tradition. I’m sure you’ve all heard the it is that unity that has held usrecord compared to none, the UN is now an insignifi- tionships – positive relation- Golden Rule, “One should treat others as together since. Our constitu-cant player in global peace and security. ships. It is based on kindness. one would like others to treat oneself.” It tion’s preamble specifically Kindness at its core the inter- appears in human writings from the earli- singles out the “right of the Namibia cannot afford to appease any of the players section of empathy and com- est times, from the Egyptian goddess Ma’at, individual to life, liberty andin modern warfare of terror in Africa and beyond, passion. In order to be kind, the pursuit of happiness, re-and should also be conscious of its own limitations it is necessary to be able to gardless of race, colour, ethnicin global peacemaking efforts. It was, however, a place yourself in the position origin, sex, religion, creed orserious oversight to vote against the inclusion on the of another person, and feel the social or economic status,” andagenda of The Responsibility to Protect on Genocide effect of their situation, or of we should strive to rememberand Human Rights on the agenda of the 72nd session their suffering. But empathy that we are all Namibians – theof the General Assembly two weeks ago. alone does not beget kindness plight of our fellow Namib- – it is only when empathy is ians should concern all of us. As a product of international solidarity, Namibia combined with compassion, the We are a young country, andshould continue with other counties to press for the real concern and strong motiva- a proud one. The President’sreform of the UN Security Council dominated by tion to alleviate their suffering plan to alleviate poverty byonly five veto-armed countries. And such a campaign that you can begin to be kind. building a ‘Namibian House’should not be at the expense of Namibia’s own eco- Yes, empathy can be very dis- is ambitious, but achiev-nomic progress, regional trade integration, SADC and tressing – feeling the suffering able if we can all Harambeethe African Union. of others is quite an emotional and pull together to make experience and very uncom- it happen. To do this, we, EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER fortable, and our default response is often as a country with 300 days to withdraw, or even assert aggressive be- of sunshine a year, need to store some • The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of haviour. That response, however, blunts of that sunshine in our hearts, and shine our advertisers and the views aired in letters are not the true effect of kindness. If you respond a ray onto our fellow Namibians with necessarily those of the newspaper. with compassion, if you are kind, and you kindness, to light up their lives when- relieve some of the suffering, empathi- ever they find themselves in a dark place. • Informanté publishes all advertisements in cally you yourself will also feel better – Desmond P van Heerden, HonsBComm good faith and cannot be held liable for any and you’ll make the world better as well. (Stell) is the Chief Analytics Officer of misrepresentation, losses or injury to any reader Too often in today’s world, we see kindness Trustco Group Holdings Ltd. Previous arti- making use of the products or services advertised. as a weakness. It does, after all, require you cles available online at http://toi.hopto.org/. 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28 September - 04 October 2017 EDITORIAL 7 Experts wary of corporate takeovers FlipsidePRIVATE SCHOOLS GAIN CHRIS JACOBIEA FOOTHOLD IN AFRICACorporations and their partner foundations, supported by international organisations, Namibia not Cyberspacefinanciers and bankers, as well as individual investors are transforming educationacross Africa—from a government responsibility and social right to a series of invest- THE Namibian society is as informed and educated as never before in itsment opportunities. history.Lisa Vives “This paradigm will dominate facing huge challenges. In some Access to the incredible communication technology explosion, gave the global education debates for parts of the country, between 80 Namibians access to events, facts and figures they were not aware of or they thought never mattered enough.They say their reforms are many years to come,” he writes. and 100 children are crammeddesigned to increase educational Studies by the Bank of into a single classroom. Almost Social media is a fact of life.equity and achieve higher four out of ten children are not It is welcomed and should be embraced, because it expands thestandards. Where possible Namibia’s educational literate or numerate at the Grade networking of a few members of a community to many thousands of thethey seek out local community programme revealed a 2 level, a full two to three years same community. It build bridges between communities, interest groupssupport, but the underlying transaction perspective in which after they should be. and Individuals, but social media is not an exemption from developingmotivation behind corporate education is not regarded as a social skills and also not immunity from common decency and commoneducational reform is extending basic right, but as something that In sharp contrast, private sense. Unlike the invention of the printing press, telephone, the radio andthe reach of free-market “should be evaluated according schooling, which Kenyans TV which also changed the world, social network media keeps on changingglobalisation and business to its contribution to the used to view as an unnecessary societies, because of greater access and ways to share knowledge over vastprofits. economy,” Whittaker observed. expense, has risen to be seen as distances instantly. the gold standard of education But, social media and information is not the holy cow of democracy, The corporate takeover and The matriculation results for wealthy, middle-class nation building and stability that some want to believe. There is aprivatisation of education in sub- of 2012 reveal that Namibia and poor families alike, who tendency in Namibia that those that investigate messages on social mediaSaharan Africa has been sharply is burdened with a two- believe that elite schools offer platforms are portrayed as intolerant, opposing free speech or the right tocriticised by United Nations tier education system, says holistic learning that emphasises know. Therein lies the challenge. Unlike any other media, social media canofficials and advocates for Whittaker: one tier, for the elite, values such as leadership and be the most unsocial engagement imaginable, because messages, photosinvestment in public education. is well resourced and privatised, self-confidence, preparing and facts can be shameless, baseless, faceless and mostly nameless.In a 2015 statement, 190 while the second stream, for the the learners for bigger roles It provides the perfect cover for the thoughtless and insensitive socialeducation advocates from 91 majority, is under-resourced and later in life. A summary of the coward.countries called on governments public. Not unexpectedly, this investment capital moving Worse, the outcomes of messages and information on social mediain the developing world to view of education is not shared into education was provided platforms can never be predicted and even those with the most harmlessstop education profiteers. They by all. The New York–based in a recent issue of Africa of intentions can harm permanently.urged the World Bank to stop Africa American Institute, in Capital Digest. It mentioned The sooner Namibians understand that there should be a differencefinancing these efforts. In May its State of Education in Africa ABO Capital, an Angolan between free speech and the right to know, the better it will be for a2016, Kishore Singh, the United report, places the blame squarely investment firm that acquired responsible and contributive public discourse on the most serious mattersNations special rapporteur on the failure of governments Complexo Escolar Privado that plague Namibian society on all levels.on the right to education, to adequately fund education Internacional in Benfica, a Having said this, there is by far more good news than bad that flowsdescribed the outsourcing of programmes and sees private suburb south of Luanda, and from better and wider communication. Not least developing and perfectingpublic education in Liberia to schools as charitable and AfricInvest, an Africa-focused the art to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural society with vastlyan American corporation as coming to the rescue. “While midmarket private equity firm different backgrounds and experiences, but who as equal partners of the“unprecedented at the scale more students are in school that is backing the International Namibian society have the same expectations and the right to the same classrooms,” notes the report, Community School (ICS) in a hopes and the technology to articulate it to the rest of humanity.currently being proposed” and “there is a deeper learning preferential share deal. The problem is that when media platform information becomes a crisis at play: many students are weapon of mass destruction it is as dangerous as any weapon in the handsaid that it “violates Liberia’s not gaining basic skills while ICS was founded in 2000 of the irresponsible and the cruel. attending school.” and has grown to be one of the Namibians cannot ignore the fact that the past few months witnessed alegal and moral obligations.” leading private K-12 schools social media arms race using weapons and pictures on various platforms Consequently, according to the in Ghana. Today the company as weapons of mass destruction. Singh voiced his deep report, the quality of education operates three campuses and It is only exceeded by the abuse for self-promotion that will make a in Africa is in a perilous teaches over 1 200 students. corpse blush. Social media have over a short period of time also exposedconcern over the fact that some state. Private institutions are more of the abusers than the targets of their verbal venom. increasingly stepping in to Investbridge said there is With an outcome that is impossible to predict when information isgovernments were actively educate children who lack growing interest from a mature shared, words cut deep and the wounds might never heal. In a classic access to an education and to fill class of generational investors example, a conversation between a Namibian media activist and the Firstencouraging private basic the gaps in a country’s public from the Middle East and around Lady meant to shed light on rumours of the Kalondo parents being part of education system. the world to invest in education a delegation to the United Nations in New York, the activist exposed theeducation, emphasising, “Now sector opportunities in Africa. journalists she and her organisation was supposed to protect. Shockingly, “The rise in private schools she claimed on social media that the journalists she talked to confirmedmore than ever, governments should not be seen as negative, The group predicts, “In the the facts, but had to censor themselves out of fear of their bosses not but instead as a viable next five years, an additional 25 paying their salaries.should be expanding public alternative to a failing public million children are expected MISA exposed their members instead of defending them. Every effort to rally support through various platforms for causes fromeducational opportunities for the miniskirts, animal rights, illegal occupation of land and student fees, failed, not because of the message or the merits of the cause, but becausemarginalised groups, especially of the reality of Namibia where vast distances and different communities do not allow for the mobilisation of masses on short notice.children from poor families.” It is disturbing to see that the lives of people are destroyed by the publishing of legal advice to a young woman who is HIV-positive and her While providing wider access claiming damages from her former boyfriend for deliberately doing so. It must be equally disturbing to any Namibian that the reputations ofto education for children, private a minister, president and first lady are trampled on by a text message that was clearly intended as a political ambush surfacing in the publicschools are often criticised for domain. Evidence in a labour dispute between a governor with an apparent uncontrollable tongue and his former driver in Okahao, surfaced on socialmortgaging education. education system,” the report to join private institutions, so media suggesting the most improper behaviour from leadership. With the lack of credibility of social media it creates amnesty to gossip whereThe World Bank has promoted says. A recent investigative that one in four children, from amnesty should not be considered for a governor with a serial lack ofa free-market fundamentalist judgement. piece in the Conversation, an all sorts of backgrounds, will be The problem with the freedom that technology brings, is themodel of education throughout online nonprofit website that accompanying temptation by the state and organs of the state to curb enrolled in private schools by freedom to protect public order and common dignity. It will be a greater pity and contrary to the media freedom Namibiansthe world since the 1980s, covers commentary and debate 2021”, creating an “enormous stand for. History is littered with freedoms that got lost, because sections abused it to create anarchy and chaoswrites Shaun Whittaker, in an on issues affecting the world, opportunity for investors: Because media tools are new and becoming newer by the day Namibians cannot afford wait to see when the outcomes of bad consumption andarticle published in a Namibian looked at the weaknesses of $16–18 billion over the next five dissemination are regulated, but should lift the conversation to rather promote and protect individual dignity, peace and stability towards whichpublication titled ‘Our education public education in Kenya. years.”  all communications strive, because people are free. Namibia is the home every citizen calls its castle. They do not live in thecrisis and the World Bank’. Kenya’s public schools are Africa Renewal wide expanse of cyberspace where nobody needs to stretch out a hand to a fellow citizen.

8 BUSINESS 28 September - 04 October 2017BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review MIMAPNRUOFVAECSTURINGMoresectorsrebound in second quarter GDP statistics 20 September to 26 September2017 NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE 13 363 NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 37.25 7.04% 359 8 748 CAPRICORN INVESTMENT CGP 483 GROUP 18.15 0.61% 323 FNB NAMIBIA LTD FNB 7 906DOWN UP ORYX PROPERTIES LTD ORY 46.75 0.11% 44 WINDHOEK - The manufacturing sector reversed its performance and recorded a posi- AGRA LTD AGR 20.65 - 33 49 tive growth of 2.9% owing to higher production of beverages – up by 10.8% - and basic BIDVEST NAMIBIA LTD BVN - 3 non-ferrous metals (1.4%). NICTUS HOLDINGS - NAM NHL 1.47 - 0 - HOLDINGS LTD 7.87 - - TRUSTCO GROUP TUC/TTO 1.89 5 373 HOLDINGS LIMITED 1 140 4.90 (1.80%) COMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE % Business Reporter (20.8%) in particular zinc produc- after three years of drought over NSX LOCAL 591 2.53% tion that was up by 38.1%. Output the past four years, the agriculturalBRENT CRUDE OIL 58.44 5.98% NSX ALL SHARE 1 116 (1.61%) This is according to the Namibia of uranium increased as well and sector is recovering and is show-GOLD 1 296.36 (1.09%) JSE TOP 40 (1.72%) Statistics Agency (NSA) second was the highest since the fourth ing strong growth albeit startingPLATINUM 928.45 (2.65%) S&P 500 49 550 (0.39%) quarter Gross Domestic Product quarter of 2014. In contrast, the from a low basis. “We expect the UK FTSE 100 2 497 0.14% (GDP) data for September 2017. output of the construction sector agricultural sector to maintain thisFOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % EURO STOXX 50 7 286 0.51% dropped by 51.9% after a decline by performance throughout 2017. The HANG SENG 3 536 0.92% The GDP data for the second 45.0% in the first quarter this year. stronger performance of the miningN$ PER US$ 13.34 0.15% 28 513 quarter 2017 are compared to the The sector has contracted since the sector is also encouraging, in par-N$ PER £ 18.00 - GDP figures for the second quarter first quarter 2015. The output of the ticular the increase in diamond, zincN$ PER € 15.73 2016 (year-on-year). The Namibian wholesale and retail trade sector and uranium production, which will (1.54%) economy continued to contract at declined by 8.2%, owing to lower have a positive impact on exports,” the same pace as in the first quarter vehicle sales (-24.6%), lower fur- Schade stated.The local market was fairly active released the second quarter GDP 2017, namely by 1.7% compared to niture sales (11.6%) and decliningthis week, with the NSX Local index figures and have revealed that the second quarter 2016. sales by supermarkets (-0.7%). Furthermore, he explained thatup 2.53% at 591.3, and the NSX for the second quarter of 2017 the increased mining output will benefitOverall Index down 1.61%, to close economy has contracted by 1.7%. According to the report, a number The hotels and restaurants sector the transport sector (including cargoat 1116. Namibia Breweries took the This poor performance is attributed of economic sectors rebounded showed a weaker performance than handled at the ports) that performedlead in the market this week, closing to the construction, wholesale and strongly compared to the second in the second quarter 2016 (-3.0%). better in the second than in the firstat N$37.25 per share, up by 7.04%, retail trade, and fishing sectors that quarter 2016. Agriculture grew by This is due to a decline in room quarter.with Capricorn Investment Group in contracted by 51.9%, 8.2% and 9.8%, 17.0% owing to strong growth in nights sold (2.0%).second place, closing at N$18.15 per respectively. Other sectors that output of the crop production sub Schade added that despite theshare with growth of 0.61%. In terms underperformed were hotels and sector (32.0%), while livestock Commenting on the statistics, continuing decline of the construc-of volume, Namibia Breweries took restaurants, public administration production grew by 12.5%. Klaus Schade, Director of the tion sector, which has an impact onthe lead as well, with N$13.3 million and defence, and electricity and Economic Association of Namibia construction-related manufacturingworth of shares traded, with Capricorn water sectors that declined by 3.0%, The output of the mining sector (EAN) stated that the quarterly GDP activities such as metal fabrica-Investment Group here in second place 2.3% and 1.1% respectively. Good expanded by 25.8%, mainly driven data show a number of encouraging tion etc., the manufacturing sectortoo with N$8.7 million worth of shares news, luckily, could be found in the by the diamond mining sector that developments.Schade added that recorded a positive growth rate.traded. The local currency weakened agriculture and forestry, mining and grew by 33.2% and metal oresslightly (0.15%) against the US Dollar, quarrying and manufacturing sectors,to close at N$13.34 per USD, and which grew by 17.0%, 25.8% and 2.9%, Construction industry insurance a mustremained stable against the British respectively. ultimately their bottom line,” Kes- is likely to be construed (or evenPound, to close at N$18 per GBP. It Market Quote: Business Reporter slau stated, defined in the contract) much differ-closed at N$15.73 against the Euro, “Fail often so you can succeed sooner.” ently than “substantial completion,”strengthening significantly by 1.54%. – Tom Kelley WINDHOEK-The construction He added that builders’ risk insur- Kesslau stated.The Namibia Statistics Agency has industry has been a topic of conver- ance is the primary source of fund- sation for almost a year in Namibia. ing for losses that happen during He detailed that disputes or dis-eWallet fraudsters on the rise They have endured hard times over construction, but contractors may crepancies can delay “final comple- the past year, due to water restric- inadvertently put themselves at risk tion” of the project for months or, in Business Reporter tions, non-payments and cancella- for uninsured losses by overlooking extreme cases, years, and explained tions of contracts during these tough a disconnect between the contract that if the builders risk insurance ter-WINDHOEK - FNB Namibia has once BE VIGILENT: Ingrid Kahona-Katjiukua times. language and the insurance policy. minates before “final completion,”again issued a warning as the FNB of FNB Forensics. Photo contributed the contractor could be exposed toimposter scam, especially related to Seun Kesslau, National Head: Kesslau advised that builders risk losses that occur after all work oneWallet, is still ongoing and the public is what the fraudster then calls a verifica- Commercial Department of FNB insurance policies should typically the project is completed—and evencautioned to be alert and to question any tion code, but is in fact the amount the Insurance Brokers explained that provide that coverage remains in after the owner takes possessiontransactions, financial requests, apparent customer is about to transfer to the fraud- to ensure they do not suffer more force until a stipulated event takes and begins operations at the newpay-outs or telephone queries before tak- ster - e.g. 4994 ultimately sends N$4 losses, builders and construction place, such as substantial comple- property—without any insurance toing any action. 994.00,” Kashona-Katjiukua explained. companies should remain aware of tion, final payment or when the cover that risk. the risks of losses inherent in their project is “put to its intended use”. Ingrid Kahona-Katjiukua of FNB She added that such calls are not from industry. To avoid this outcome, KesslauForensics stated, “As in the past, we ask FNB Namibia as the bank will never call He added that the construction said that contractors must negoti-our customers to phone us if they are a customer or a member of the public “The big companies know what to contract, however, stipulates when ate contract language that matchesuncertain or if something does not seem to release funds for dividends, policy be aware of and what documents to the contractor’s “risk of loss” for the risk of loss to the builders’ riskright,” pay-outs or for any form of receiving or sign, but often the smaller compa- damage to the project terminates. policy’s termination of coverage sending money. nies are not necessarily aware of all provision. “We welcome anybody to Kashona-Katjiukua further said the the loopholes, and they might end “Contractors must be careful not contact us for more information andbank has advised that fraud is an ongoing “We also do not require any ‘codes’ up having to pay penalties or other to accept contract language that expert advice to ensure that duringthreat, be it via internet, the change of from a customer to release funds. Keep unexpected expenses which has an extends their risk of loss beyond these tough times, unnecessary riskbank detail scam, refund scam or the im- in mind that we will also never ask impact on the profit of the job and the termination of the builders’ risk is avoided,” Kesslau said.poster scam, which is currently trending. you to go through any steps on your insurance. cellphone. Remain alert and rather As in the past, we question any financial transaction before For example, “final completion” ask our customers taking any action,” Kashona-Katjiukuato phone us if they continued. ADVERSE: Photo for illustrative purpose. Photo: contributedare uncertain or ifsomething does not In conclusion she urged clients toseem right,” contact FNB on their numbers, 061 299 2222/ 061 299 7764 and added that ifINGRID KAHONA-KATJIUKUA customers are uncertain they should get the name and number of the sup-FNB Forensics posed FNB person and return the call via the FNB switchboard, to ensure that Kashona-Katjiukua explained, “The the person they talked to is a legitimateimposter or caller who pretends to be employee of the bank.from FNB Namibia has been manipulat-ing customers by asking them to performan action on their cellphone, which leadsto loss of money through eWallet pay-ments.” She added that dividends, policypay-outs, or rewards for long standingcustomers have been used as ruses toreceive money. “The call, in most cases,is placed to a landline and the customeris then requested to enter a code on theircell phone for release of funds. 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28 September - 04 October 2017 BUSINESS 9WATER FUNDINGWater relocation needed in water-stressed regions FcounnsdtrtuocctaiotenrsfeocrtorNEEDS N$700MIL Zorena Jantze WINDHOEK, The construction sector continues to slide further into contraction, recording a huge declineWINDHOEK – Namibia needs an estimated N$700 million dollars for funding towards the of 51.9% in the second quarter of 2017 compared to a decline ofdevelopment of water infrastructure. 32.3% registered in the correspond- ing quarter of 2016.Zorena Jantze To alleviate this poor performance, the Minister of Finance, CalleThis is according to the CEO the Na- DEVELOPMENT: Vaino Shivute, CEO of NamWater. Photo contributed Schlettwein stated that government FUNDING: Minister of Finance, Callemibian Water Corporation, NamWater will establish an infrastructure fund Schlettwein. Photo: Zorena JantzeVaino Shivute who was speaking at at the Development Bank of Na-the Bank of Namibia’s 18 Annual mibia which will be ring-fenced for albeit at the cost of outstretchingSymposium themed Feeding Namibia: funding current and future priority the current budget and attracting theAgricultural Productivity and Industri- economic infrastructure. revision in the credit rating opinionalization. by Moody’s. “We will have to carry He explained that this is one of through with the fiscal consolidation Shivute stated that currently the four key fundamental policies policy to achieve the expressed ob-NamWater could only generate to support the economy, which will jective of stabilising growth publicN$300 million which is not suffi- be tabled in the Mid-Year Budget debt and eventually reducing thecient for the parastatal. In his paper Review that will commence in the debt level,” Schlettwein stressed.titled, Promoting Inclusive Agro last week of October.Allied Industrialisation: Water and He further stated that governmentInfrastructure, Shivute stated that a Schlettwein stated that the infra- needs to elevate the role of publicnetwork of electricity infrastructure, structural fund will be operational enterprises in the economy for themreliable water supply infrastructure by the end of October this year and to better meet the mandate bestowedand a good communication network it will draw funding from domestic upon them. Schlettwein stated thatfor the country are essential for an financial and capital markets, with commodities and services providedindustrialised economy, and that water amortization provided for under the by public enterprise have becomeuse in agriculture is at the core of any budget over an a measured period expensive and unreliable whilediscussion of agricultural productivity of time. “These measures will be draining state coffers. He stated thatand food security. a good shot in the arm for the the reform agenda for public enter- construction sector which is now prises has, therefore become urgent Shivute detailed that due to popula- bottoming out of the severe effects and should gain traction and finality.tion growth, urbanisation, industriali- of the steep consolidation phase,”sation, and climate change, improved Schlettwein said. 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10 BUSINESS 28 September - 04 October 2017 CHANGE removes the stigma from our ex-prisoners ECONOMIC CHANCES FOR EX-OFFENDERS WINDHOEK – CHANGE, an independentCHANGE: (Front row: left to right) Revonia Kahivere (FNB), Jane Katjavivi ( FNB), Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Business Reporter design and tailoringJean Tendai Gwenere – CHANGE (Back row: left to right) Martin Scholling (CHANGE), actively involved in uplifting the Namib- programme, together withMichaela HÜbschle (CHANGE), Phil Ya Nangoloh (CHANGE).  Photo contributed ian society while contributing to economic Michaela Hübschle – business entrepreneurial and social development has been re-inte- CHANGE Facilitator training for ex-offenders. grating ex-offenders into society. stated that the organisa- tion provides amongst its To support this ini- various courses, a fashion tiatives, recently FNB Namibia Holdings Foun-CallSDOfECoVIAErLLO2SPE0MCUE1NR8TITFAYUCNpODpM(SlMSiIcCS-SaDIFOt)Nions dation Trust handed over N$330 600 to CHANGE. SSC-DF BURSARIES AND STUDY LOANS Jane Katjavivi, Trustee The SSC-DF provides bursaries and study loans to academically deserving Namibians from socio-economically of the FNB Namibiadisadvantaged backgrounds who are unemployed to study fulltime in the SADC region, whose parents’ combined Holdings Foundation said at the official sponsorship income is below N$150,000 per annum. hand-over, “Through the CHANGE initiative, theBursary Applicants: Some of the documents to accompany Bursary & Study Loans FNB Namibia Holdings application forms: Foundation is makingEligibility: a social investment ini. We consider students without prior qualifications who want to a) A fully and legibly completed Form 10 (Bursary Application Form) the individuals in theattain their first Diploma or a first Degree on a fulltime basis at or Form 9 (Study Loans Application Form). programme, and also aany recognized institution of higher education. b) Proof of application/admission. broader investment inii. Namibians from all regions and all ethnicBgUroRupSsAwRithIEaSGrAadNeD12STUDc)Y ALOmAotiNvaStioOn FleFtteErRfrom a community leader (or church or social our overall community,or equivalent qualification. worker) in support of the applicant’s economic and/or social because we all benefitiii. TAhgegSrSeCg-aDtFeporofv7id0e%s buinrsAaruiegsuasndt 2st0u1dy7loeaxnasmtosacoardeamt ilceaallystde2s7erpvionginNtsaminibians from sobciao-cekcgonroomunicdal.ly disadvantaged backgrounds who are unemployed to study when people are able to Grade 12 final exams. Tertiaryfusllttuimdeeinn ttshemSuAsDtChraegvieona, nwhaogsegrpeagreanttse’ combinde)d inAcompeoislicbeelodweNc$l1a5r0a,t0i0o0npemr aandneumb. y the person who will take the change their lives for theBEliugtolireobfsaialairmttnyrlei:yeneagAts.tpa6pd5ml%icisaesnxioctnsep:rtethqeuimreamrgeinntaslizoef dthgerouinpsstiwtuhtioonasre expected SaLef))o)oamA(nCtSrSoeetsfteuu.sudlorpldaytyifoefpLaintenonphsadtdslnieibsclceiloAldigaivtppiobytipnyilyclogitcooucnafowtmrimNofeinotpepahlFreanmmotayetrimdsbstdi)hFa:.tiesooIradmlaboeica1nli0ncttyi,to(yBsmmuhDruospoasucartlyudnpmAyrtphoepBevnliciutdaa.etrpiospncaleiFrcryoatrinmf&ite) dboSertpFuuroodnromayfb9olef better. Our sponsorship of higher b) Psruoocfhofsatpaptulicsa.tion/admission. highlights FNB’s contin- cg)) ADmeoctilvaartaiotniolenttserffrroommatchoempmoulnicityelebaydepr a(orrecnhtusrcwh ohrosoacriael wuonrkeemr)pinlosuypepdorot r ued commitment towardsi. We consider students without prior qualifications who want to attain their first dh)) AothpCfepeteholnoerlitasciaenfipio,edpnsdelhieccoaplrausnrrltdao.’stotiohefnecoomanfpaoppdmlaiecircabenayntntbthd(ee/sou)rpnesianorsbccolieoanlmtwob.ahecokifwgr(ilosl uteanlkdfe). ethme rpelsopyoensdib. ility to repay education, skills training and work programmes thatFieldDisploomfasotur adfyir:st Degree on a fulltime basis at any recognized institution of higher e) Certified copy of Namibia Identity Document. can equip ex-offendersSAiroi.tcisieqNaadualnaumcliWrifabiectiiaaoloantnriotsk.en,fd.roAmfigearlildcl sruel(gtNuior1nes,toaMnNde6ad)lil.ceathl nricelgartoeudpsfiweiltdh sa,GErandgei1n2eoerrienqguivaalnendt and others with the tools fN) B:StDudoenntsolitvinagpwpilthyafdoisrabailitbyumrussat rpyrovaidnedceartifisetdupdroyofloofasnuchasttatthuse. same they need to succeed’.iii. Aggregate of 70% in August 2017 exams or at least 27 points in Grade 12 final hgt))imeDC.eeCrctliafhireaodtioopnsroseoffrooomnf pltyahreeonpnto(eslic).einbcyompaeriefn(stselwf)heomapreloyuende.mployed or pensioners. KatjaviviI also thankedStudmexyaarmLgiosn.aalTinzeerAtdiapgryrposluitpcusdaewnnhttsso :maruestexhpaevceteadn aggregate of at least 65% except the Download or request our brochure for more information before you CHANGE for trying to to meet admission requirements of the submit your application. address one of the biggest challenges of rehabilita-Eligiinbsitiltiuttyio:ns of higher learning. NB: Do not apply for a bursary and a study loan at the same time. Choose only tion: removing the stigmai. FielWdseofcsotundsyi:der students with undergraduate qualifications who that ex-offenders still face (SNo1cawitaonlaNWyn6otr)er.tkoc, oApggurnircsiuzuletuedrepi,noMssettdigtiucraatildoruenlaaotteefdhqfiigeulhadseli,friEcenadgtiuinoecneasrtinioognna.nad fAurltlistaimn reelabtaedsifsieladst oAnPe.PLY online at www.ssc.org.na or collect/download new Forms of in the employment market.ii. Tertiary students must have an aggregate of at least 65% exceptthe marginalized groups who are expected to meet admission Carlos Kuveya, a firstiiiES. ltiguTmriebdhuiqleyisutytilLor:heoaamnaveencne2Atisl7ipnopgpfoliiistnchtNaesn$iin2nts5sg:t0rita,u0dt0ieo0n1. s2 of higher learning and or they D2o0w1n8loaadndorarpepqulyesmt aounrubarlolych. ure for more information before you submit your year Certificate Student final exams. in Fashion Designing at application. CHANGE said: “I wasi. We consider students with undergraduate qualifications who want to pursue inspired by my mother to ACPlPoLsYinognlindeaatet :ww1w5.hss0c0.oorgn.naForirdcaolyle,c2t/d0owOnclotaodbneerw2F0o1rm7s. of 2018 and apply study fashion design and IFPiioie.sldtphTgeiosgrrshtatiogeadrrrfayuedsadsuttutuauecdtadeetCyinoqt:nuse.armltifiuifciscat tahioatnevses,oannPaaogsgfutrglel grtaaimtdeeuoabf aatest islseaaDsttia6pn5lyo%mreeaxccoseg,pntiMztehadesminteasrtrig'tsuintiaoalnizneoddf also have a passion for fash-DocgtororuaplsDwehgoreaereinexipnecAtegdritcoumltueeret ,adMmeisdsiiconalrerequlairteemdenfitesldofs,thSeoincsitaitluWtionosrko,f manually. ion. My hope and dreams are to have my own fashion SUBMIT Sealed envelopes clearly marked “SSC-DF Bursaries & line here in Namibia and CSlotusdinyg Ldoataen: 1s5”ha0t0aodndFrreidsasy,b2e0loOwct:ober 2017. also employ and create jobs for young people”. SUBMIT Sealed envelopes clearly marked “SSC-DF Bursaries & Study Loans” at Another student, Bertha aMddarnesasgbeerlo: wD:evelopment Fund Hijamutiti said, “The Private Bag 13223, Windhoek, NAMIBIA course has helped me to MPCrainvnara.tgeAeBrn:adgDr1ee3vwe2l2oK3p,mloWepinnptdeFhurosnedk&, NJA.MHIBaIuApt Street, Khomasdal develop my sewing skills and I also took the entre- Cnr. Andrew Kloppers & J. Haupt Street, Khomasdal preneurship course which has motivated me to start OR my own business”,. At any SSC offices countrywide OoRr emailed to [email protected]. Over the past two years CHANGE, through the support of FNB Namibia, has trained 32 people in the fashion designing and tailoring industry, while in 2016 37 students were enrolled for the certificate level, while some of the 2015 students were busy with their diploma level.Enghinigeheerrilneagr,nAingrtaisnadnorrtehleaytemdusftiehaldvse 2(i7npcoluindtsininggMradaen1u2fafincatul erixnagm)s.. iii. The loan ceiling is N$250,000.UFniedledsrgorfasdtuuday:te and Post Graduate level:EPdousctgartaioduna,teTCoeurrtiifsicmate&s, HPoosstgpriatdauliattye,sMDioplnoimtoarsi,nMga&steEr'svaanludaDtoiocnto,raFl iDsehgererieeisnanindAMgriacuriltnuere,RMeesdoicuarl creelsate&d Afiecldtus,aSrioacliaSl Wtuodrike, sE/nSgcinieeenricneg,sA. rtisan related fields (including Manufacturing).Undergraduate and Post Graduate level: Education, Tourism & Hospitality, Monitoring At any SSC offices countrywide or emailed to [email protected].& Evaluation, Fisheries and Marine Resources & Actuarial Studies/Sciences.Vision: To be the preferred provider of comprehensive social protection in Namibia.Mission: To improve the welfare of our members and beneficiaries by providing comprehensive social protection.Ms. Lorraine Nganate Mr. Alfrenzo Haragaeb Your future, our mission. Scheme Support Officer: Development FundTraining and Study Support Officer: Development FundTel: (+264 61) 280 7263,Fax: (+264 61) 250 057 Tel: (+264 61) 280 7112 Fax: (+264 61) 250 057E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]. A. Kloppers & J. Haupt Street, Khomasdal Cnr. A. Kloppers & J. Haupt Street, Khomasdal

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12 ENTERTAINMENT 28 September - 04 October 2017ENTERTAINMENTWATCH MYSTERIES UNFOLDTheplaydeals with contemporary social issuesWITH “THE ENCOUNTER” WINDHOEK - The National Theatre of Namibia (NTN), under its Theatre Zone Project, presents The Encounter - a play written and directed by Jason Kooper, under the men- torship of award-winning director, Tanya Terblanche. Zorena Jantze Daniel (played by Tove Kangotue), from his play came from previous is the quick-tempered and impatient plays, which include Prime Colours Kooper states that The Encounter is bartender; who is very rude, and sar- by Zindri Swarts, Revere Them a mystery and suspense drama about castic, while Christopher (played by These Men by Hafeni Musanima, three men; Chase, Daniel and Chris- Chops Tjoopara), is the lawyer; mis- which were pioneers of LGBT plays topher and will be on stage at the ter funny guy, very cheerful, friendly in Namibia as it brought awareness NTN on 6 to 7 of October 2017. and high-spirited with a dry sense to the theatre stage on the subject. of humour. Kooper detailed that Kooper explained that his character, each man receives an anonymous Kooper encouraged people to at- Chase (played by Rodelio Lewis), is invitation to a bar which contain spe- tend the play as it deals with a lot of an escort agent. Chase is flamboyant, cific dates from the past, revealing social contemporary issues, amongst carefree, and adventurous and a fun haunting details that only they know others, orphaned children, classism, person, however, he suffers from dis- about, or so they thought. In a quest rape, betrayal and the consequences sociative identity disorder occasion- to find out who knows their secrets, of parents placing too much pressure ally, causing him to have blackouts. the three men show up at the bar. on their kids. His alter ego Ayden, on the other hand, is a cruel, sarcastic, scheming With regard to the inspiration The spontaneous and unpredictable and a deceitful person. behind the writing of The Encounter, moments of this production are sure Kooper stated that the inspiration to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. Ennios exquisite Hat collections Entertainment Reporter trademarked “The burn”. Hamuten- ya explained that it’s a natural burn Photos contributed WINDHOEK– This month, that covers approximately 10cmD IRECTOR: Jason Kooper. designer LORD EMH released width of the back, left corner of his very first collection of luxury each hat. headwear, which contain multipleNCAA- Advertisement of Request for Open National Bidding variations of the iconic and much “The burn lends an extra level of loved fedora. uniqueness to the hat and comes from the ancient Oshiwambo tradi- Namibian born and bred, Ennio tion Ekala po lupale. A Namibian Hamutenya has revived the classic tradition that honours the Alpha fedora without losing the hat’s of the village or tribe. By keeping classic aesthetic. The tweaks made a fire lit in the village at all times to the classic silhouette by LORD when an Alpha male or female is EMH make a unique and distinct present, you are acknowledging statement to style. This revival their power and presence. When a perfectly captures the essence of man or a woman wears the LORD modernity, making it ideal for fans EMH fedora, they are embrac- of fedoras and hats in general. ing their style and own power,” Hamutenya stated. Sanjay Korteweg, corporate com- munications officer for the brand The brand’s ambition is to evolve stated that using only the finest into a fully-fledged international fabrics from a traditional factory, luxury fashion brand specialising in the hats are created in Florence, timeless creations that will always Italy. “Steeped in craftmanship and be in style. Hamutenya started with respecting millinery techniques, hats saying; “The hat has always the hats are an ode to a bygone era been my favourite piece in my and superior level of quality. These wardrobe. 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There will also be an Agra Market Place offering agricultural products and equipment, building and hardware options as well as, camping and outdoor, gardening, DIY and catering products. Outdoor clothing ranges, guns and ammunition will also be available and the kids will enjoy our petting zoo. *All proceeds from the petting zoo will be donated towards drought relief. www.agra.com.na Agra

28 September - 04 October 2017 ENTERTAINMENT 13ENTERTAINMENTFROM SCRIPTWRITERNoveltacklessocialissuesTO NOVELISTWINDHOEK – With her childhood characterised by migrating from one town to another, author and scriptwriter Mapara Pas?Jenny Kandenge said her passion for writing sprung from characters she would create from people she met whilstmoving around with her mother. There is nothing I hate more than be- ing harassed by my wife and kids on Zorena Jantze unfurl with secrets kept by troubled STORYTELLER: Jenny Kandenge, states that her book Trauma is dedicated a Saturday morning to go to town… teenage girls, dark secrets and to anyone who’s ever cried themselves to sleep. Photo contributed esses man!Winner of Best Script for her mental health issues.play ‘Ominous’ in the Namibian not subject myself to such relation- brings to the fore an original Na- I would like to lie in bed, wake upTheatre and Film Awards 2017, One of the characters in the ships as some men think they can mibian account, creating a space from my slumber... stadig maar seker.the 25-year-old will be publishing book captures the ever present control you,” Kandenge said. for inspiration for the publication Brush my teeth… wander through theher first book, tilted ‘Trauma’, in reality in Namibian society as the of more local novels. house in my pajamas, making a sand-October. mushrooming of shebeens lead to Descriptive, and resonant, Trauma wich and watch an All Blacks game. youth falling into alcohol addic- En ja, I preferably don’t wanna shower Kandenge delved into what tion. Kandenge writes that her on a Saturday… yes I said it, no waterher book is about and what her character Lizette’s world is turned no soap! Mara nee, here I’m stuckaspirations are as a young Black into a whirlwind when her mother with wife and kids in town browsingNamibian publicist. Kandenge said decides to open a shebeen in their through shoes and food to buy for theTrauma revolves around the lives backyard. house, mxm!of four best friends, Lizette, Grace,Pearl and Justina. The book, which While working at the shebeen, Now as all men always do, whenis written in both storytelling and Lizette meets a girl who introduces your wife goes inside the shop youfirst person style, is set in Wind- her to the world of finer things, rather hang around outside brows-hoek with all four girls in their final leading her to choose between ing on your phone or light a ghuaeyear of high school. what’s right and wrong. Lizette (cigarette). As I was busy deleting all finds out that everything comes at the messages that I don’t want my She adds that during the course of a price when she discovers the man wife to see, and the pictures that wouldthe year, each girl has to overcome she has been sleeping with is HIV change my children’s view about theirobstacles which threaten to destroy positive. father, an older white woman walks uptheir plans of studying. Kandenge to me. “Goeie more meneer… hoop ditsaid, within the year, each girl has Kandenge explained that while gaan goed?” I’m like; “Yeah ma’am allto find a way to balance her per- she does not condone the blesser good… hope you are well yourself?”sonal problems and still ensure that culture that involves transactional “Ag dankie meneer, die liefde vanher focus remains on their school- relationships, they emanate from Jesus is wonderbaar.”work. Kandenge further touches some women depending on men foron the reticence of youth, stating financial assistance. Now guys… where I come from itthat most young people tend to is impossible, impossible that a whiteisolate themselves when faced with “Women use men due to the pres- woman out of nowhere would strikeproblems, and explained through sure of wanting material things, for up a conversation with you out ofthis. Trauma weaves tangible tales, some it’s an escape from the bore- nowhere. Is she not scared that I mightas diary entries from her characters dom as they are taken out of their knock her new iPhone right there everyday mundane social environ- huh? “Sir, do you believe in Christ?” ment and are introduced to the finer “Uuuhhh… yesss… why?” “Do you things in life. I would personally know that Jesus died for your sins?” “Uuuhh… yessss?” “Glo jy in ʼn hemelEises collabs with international Jazz Drummer en ʼn hel?” “Ma’am I’m sorry… these questions make me a bit uncomfort- Entertainment Reporter Coordinator at the Goethe- of 18. “Having performed able. Could you please indicate why Institut said that Haffner and with German artists includ- you asking me these questions? Did WINDHOEK – Suzy Eises is his band are on their “Kind of ing Till Brönner, Klaus Jesus send you a wattsap message that not only the youngest black Spain” tour that combines the Doldinger and Michael He’s on his way of wat nou?” “Nee female saxophonist in the rhythm of traditional Spanish Wollny, Haffner also made meneer, ek het gedink… as ʼn Jehova country, but is currently the music with a Jazz melody. it onto international stages Getuie… maybe I could interest you in as the preferred drummer for our latest edition of ‘Wagtoring’!” most active live Jazz in- Suermann explained that the artists including Al Jarreau, strumentalist, setting the band’s music genre ranges Pat Metheny, Jan Garbarek, Now for some of you who don’t tone and pace on the from Folklore to an electric Nils Landgren and Randy know, Jehova’s Witnesses have been Namibian Jazz scene. drummer supported by a bass, Brecker. His “Haffner- selling these ‘Wagtoring’ boekies in This time around, piano and vibraphone and Touch” to the drums is price- town since I was a kid in the early 80’s. the talented Eises will aim’s to create a completely less,” Suermann said. You know, I believe that all religions be performing on 6 new sound with the renowned must be able to practice their way of October when Night Namibian saxophonist. She added that Suzy preaching in an independent Namibia, Under the Stars at the Eises has made her stamp but what I can’t understand… for the Warehouse Theatre Born in 1965, Haffner on the local Jazz scene and life of me… why Jehova’s are still sell- welcomes world- started his career early and graced audiences with her ing these boekies in town hapo, huh? renown Jazz drummer explored the drums and unique style of playing the Things have moved on… cant’ they from Germany, Wolf- piano, but the drums were saxophone with soul and just wattsap, Instagram or Facebook gang Haffner and band. preferred when he untapped encouraged audiences to not me (opi swakste)? Ruth Suermann, his creative spirit and Albert miss this mélange of skills Cultural Programmes Mangelsdorff recruited him and talent. Sowaar mapara pas (waar pas dit)… as a band member at the age these boekies in 2017? ... ti’tse! I’m a born Methodist/Pentecostal, thingsSWEET SAX: from left to right: Namibian saxophonist, Suzy Eises is set to perform with talented German jazz Drummer, Wolfgang Haffner and band. need to change there… praise and wor-Photos contributed ship sessions are waaay too long. My wife is a Catholic... they must start al- lowing Catholic fathers to get married cos that law was man-made. God did not say don’t take up a wife! Jehovas, asb tog, los daai goede! We don’t read those Wagtoring boekies anymore. Just as we take the corner from Shoprite we normally throw it in the dustbin. Watt- sap or Facebookre’ toxoba! This thing being stuck in a time warp with these bookies… sowaar… mapara pas?

14 SPORTS 28 September - 04 October 2017AWILLO FORGES AHEAD‘For the past two years it has not being going well for me’ BoxersDESPITE CHALLENGES closerWINDHOEK - Although faced with trials and tribulations, to worldBrave Warriors attacking midfielder, Willy ‘Awillo’ Stepha- glorynus, has been unwavering in his quest for success. Gabby Tjiroze Gabby Tjiroze “So I have to settle for six month EYE ON THE BALL: Willy ‘Awillo’ Stephanus in action.  Photo Contributed deals or less, but at least I have some- WINDHOEK - NamibianAwillo, who plays for the AC Kan- thing, unlike my fellow players who boxers Paulus “The Hitman” jaani football club in Finland, has have not been playing for more than a Moses and Lukas “Desertfor the past years been struggling to year now, so I am grateful that I have Storm” Sakaria have takensign permanent contracts with foreign put on the table,” he said. massive steps in the Septem-clubs. ber World Boxing Organisa- The Mariental-born playmaker, who tion (WBO) world ratings by “For the past two years it has not is the younger brother of football vet- moving into number threebeing going well for me, every year eran Brave Warriors and Black Africa positions in their division,something comes up that blocks me captain Lollo Goraseb, started playing respectively.from getting a proper contract,” said soccer at a very early age.Awillo. Moses was ranked number “I was very young when I started four in August while Lukas The former Fedics United player playing soccer but because I went to ranked number five. Thesigned a six-month contract with Finn- schools where rugby was the main number three position is aish outfit AC Kajaani two months ago. sports code, I had to choose rugby, not sweet spot, because one of that it was by force but I was also very two things can happen. “All is good so far, we are just left good at it. I then started taking soccerwith two more games and we just need seriously when I was called for the re- “Usually, the sanctioninga draw at least to win the league. So gional Under-20 Newspaper Cup team body will allow the numberfar I have already scored three goals in 2007 at the age of 15. That is when I one and two or even three toand I only joined the team in the sec- got my breakthrough,” he said. fight for a final eliminator,ond round,” he said. or the current champion can The 25-year-old says that there is pick the best highest-ranked He returned to Black Africa last a big difference between football in fighter for a voluntary. In theyear, following completion of his loan Finland and Africa. case of the Lightweight divi-spell at Karbi FC in Thailand. During sion, the British championhis brief stint in Thailand, the tricky ”In Finland the game is more physi- Terry Flanagan is injured andwinger scored seven goals, accompa- cal but at a very slower pace than Afri- talks are that he might movenied by numerous assists endearing can football, but despite such prob- up a weight class which willhim to the local crowd. The move to lems, I feel that the league is definitely leave Moses and MexicanFinland actually came as a welcome improving,” said the winger. Ray Beltran to fight for therelief for him after failing to get oppor- vacant title,” said promoter,tunities outside the country on multiple Stephanus became the first player Nestor Tobias.occasions. in the MTC/Namibia Premier League (NPL) to win both Player of the Sea- If Flanagan makes no move, son and Players’ Player of the Season. the most likely thing would be for Moses and Beltran toJunior hockey teams awarded fight for a final eliminator as number two-ranked RomanSport Reporter Andreev is scheduled to fight for the IBF Eliminator inWINDHOEK - A record number of CHEERS: U8 Girls B Section League Winners Pioneers Park C.  Photo Contributed December.97 teams participated in the recentlyconcluded Bank Windhoek Hockey forward to our future partnership in mid-August. involved in hockey, who are very pas- “Therefore, things lookDevelopment League. development,” said the president of “Well done again to the Namib- sionate about what they do. We share very positive for Moses in the Namibian Hockey Union, Marc their passion for this great sport,” said the Lightweight division with The Junior Hockey Development Nel. ian Hockey Union for managing this Bank Windhoek’s Communications both those possibilities,”League held its prize giving ceremony well-organised league. We also want Practitioner, André le Roux. explained Tobias.for participating teams last week in The league started in June and ended to thank the parents and coachesWindhoek. In the Featherweight divi- sion, Mexican world cham- The Bank Windhoek Development pion, Oscar Valdez, recentlyLeague is an initiative from the Na- defeated Genesis Servaniamibia Hockey Union’s (NHU) Hockey in his voluntary title defenceDevelopment Programme. It aims to fight and must make his man-develop the sport of hockey in Namib- datory title defence next.ia by educating and grooming talentedhockey players from a young age. Philippines’ Mark Magsayo and Lukas, who are respec- In total, 361 matches were played tively ranked number twoand 968 players were registered. This and three, are next likelyrepresented an increase of 35% over contenders as number onethe past two years. The age groups ranked, Joseph Diaz, has nowconsisted of 8, 10, 12 and 14 years in been declared the manda-both the boys and the girls divisions. tory challenger for the WBC title after his recent victory “We’d like to thank Bank Windhoek to set up a world title fightfor its continued support and look with WBC American world champion Gary Russel Jr. Visit us @: Authentic Herewith a list of the winners and players of the various leagues:C/O Hawaseb and Arebusch Street Spices Jeremiah “No Respect” U-8 Girls B Section League Winners: Pioneers Park C Nakathila has shown other Cimbebasia World of flavours U-8 Boys B Section League Winners: Constantia junior Lightweight division 08:00 - 20:00 on your plate U-8 Girls A Section League Winners: St Paul’s A contenders no respect by Monday to Sunday Player of the Year: Abigail Rowles welcoming himself back in For a vast selection of quality spices, U-8 Boys A Section League Winners: St Georges A the WBO ratings and firmly basmati rice, dhall/lentils, flours, Player of the Year: Uandje Kauraisa taking up the number nine U10 Girls B Section League Winners: Pioneers Park B position. 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16 SPORT 28 September - 04 October 2017 SPORTPHILANDER STILL\"The only thing that took my wind away from the world's challenges.\"GOING STRONGWINDHOEK - Resilient Namibia’s winger, David Phi- for Namibia in 2008 and soon work hard at it” said the winger.lander once again put up a good fight against SWD broke into the national squad and He described last year as a yearEagles, although the team lost 36-32 last weekend was duly selected to representat Sam Nujoma Stadium. Namibia at the 2015 Rugby which had a lot of potholes. World Cup. “Last year was an up and Gabby Tjiroze We left a lot of points on the field RESILIENT: David Philander after the match against SWD due to fatigue or wrong deci- He started playing rugby in 2007 down journey for me. It started Eagles. Photo: Gabby TjirozePhilander, who produced a sions, but all and all we really put in high school and played for off great, I scored 9 tries in 7 superb performance, hit back in a good effort,” said Philander. UNAM in his final year the fol- matches, I was in the form of mywith an unconverted try and was lowing year. The Namibian inter- life, then I hurt my knee in thatnamed the Man of the Match. The Welwitschias, who are national has produced many such last game and had another knee now out of the running for a startling moments in his career operation on the same right knee He says that the team is on the semi-final spot in the Currie Cup that saw him moving to New Zea- which already had a ligamentright path and praised the team First Division after losing to land to further his profession. In reconstruction done. I was reallyfor its fighting spirit and wants Eagles, put up a fine performance his debut season, he scored three depressed because I was out forhis side to stamp its mark. with a fighting spirit although it tries in seven matches to help the rest of the season, despite was not their day. A tense and Poverty Bay finish in mid-table in the challenges, I still managed to “We just need to trust the nervy match produced plenty of the Heartland Championships.  walk away with the second-mostsystem and make our tackles tries, but it was the Eagles who tries scored even though I playedstick. The game was a real close emerged the victors by managing “Rugby was my life at one seven games less than everyoneencounter and I think we can all to cling on with 14 men. stage, it was the only thing that else,” he narrated.agree that we let them have it. took my mind away from all the The 30-year-old made his debut challenges the world threw at me. Philander is currently without a It’s a pathway to success if you club after he was released by his New Zealand club Poverty Bay. Trustco supports junior tennisWINNERS: From Left: Uusiku Family (third place), NamPower (winners) and BFS Fund Manager Sport Reporter will also be an opportunity for The NTA welcomes and(Silver Medalist) with Ananias Shikongo. Photo: Contributed young talent to accumulate invites everyone to come and The Namibia Tennis Associa- ranking points as well as Gold, support our future tennis starsVisually-impaired race tion (NTA), in collaboration Silver and Bronze medals. and to watch them displaying with Trustco Group Holdings Players from as far as Swakop- their talent. (TGH), will be hosting a na- mund and Outjo are expected tional junior tennis tournament to battle it out for honours in Neville Basson, Head of this coming weekend at the ten- Windhoek. Corporate Communications nis courts of the Central Tennis of Trustco Group stated, Club in Windhoek. Trustco is The NTA will also use this ‘’I can’t hide my personal sponsoring the tournament, for opportunity to assist to select a excitement as to the upcom- a third consecutive year, which national Under-13 team which ing tournament this weekend. showcases the talent of 80 will represent Namibia at the The passion and the drive of junior players from all over the International Tennis Federation these youngsters were really country. (ITF) tournament in Mauritius something to behold last year, in November. the sparkle in their eyes and The NTA singled out the sup- their determination to do even port of Trustco for junior tennis The age groups participat- better was clearly evident at the as a solid foundation that will ing in the Trustco NTA Junior prize-giving ceremony after the assist and grow the develop- Tournament will range from tournament. It’s this continued ment of the game and future girls and boys Under-8, attitude from our youth that tennis stars in the country at 10,12,14,16 up to Under-18 drives Trustco’s conviction to large. in both singles and doubles support the sport development matches. The finals will be of youngsters, in this instance The Trustco/NTA tournament played on Saturday afternoon, tennis, in this country.” followed by a prize giving.for the sighted Gabby Tjiroze trained up teams of two sighted Agra, Namdeb, MVA, PwC, participants on how to compete Crown Distributers, NamibiaWINDHOEK - Namibia’s in a visually-impaired race. Breweries and the Develop-three time Paralympian gold ment Bank of Namibia. medallist, Ananias Shikongo, Following the training, par-hosted a charity athletics event ticipating teams will competed The event was a joint ven-at the DTS sports ground last against each other in a 100m ture by Shikongo’s initiative,weekend. race, where one team member the Namibian Sport on the was blindfolded and the other Move Foundation, and invest- Shikongo, who lost his eye- acted as the guide. ment company, BFS Namprosight as a child and overcame Fund, aimed at raising fundstremendous odds to become The line-up of participating and boosting public aware-one of the world’s top athletes, teams who competed for first ness around par-athletics in place included representatives Namibia. from corporates, includingREADY, SET, GO: Teams getting ready to take off in semifinal round. Photo: Contributed GUNNERS AND AFRICANS HEAD TO FINAL Great entertainment will be produced when Mighty Gunners and Young Africans compete in the final of the 2017 Debmarine Namibia Cup in November as they passed their litmus test in the semifinals last Saturday in Otjiwarongo. Mighty Gunners had the best of Tura Magic when they won, 2-0. Meanwhile Young Africans also took on Young Chiefs last weekend and won the game 2-0, thanks to goals from Uauanisa Kamberipa and Elvis Katire. Kamberipa got the first late in the first half and Katire scored at the end of the 90 minutes to complete the victory and passage to the final. Kaovisa Hengombe was Man of the Match.  Photo Contributed