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WINNING NUMBERS NEWS BUSINESS SPORT 6 2380757 58 6 2383706 58 FISHING NAMIBIA A FINAL 1 2371276 58 LEVIES DRAW ECONOMY FAREWELL 1 2389921 58 FIRE AT SA MERCY TO ROBBIE 13 2400860 58 P 03 P 08 P14 REMINDERwww.informante.web.na • 061-275 4700 Find us on THESE 5 NUMBERS APPEARED IN LAST WEEK’S INFORMANTÉ. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER. Your Community NEWSPAPER • 27 July - 02 August 2017 • Edition # 591 Heads expected to roll in Swapo structuresENDJALA'S CHICKENSCOMING HOME TO ROOSTWINDHOEK - The ruling Swapo Party is between a rock and a hard place as it now has the difficult task on whether or not to suspend and or dismissloose cannons within the structure.Staff Reporter panga, where did he come from? In Tune in to Mixed FM between there, we had a problem ofThe mounting pressure follows an DISGRACE: Omusati Regional governor Nanyemba and company. It’s in their Staff Reporter This include trending events oneruption of negative public reaction to Erginus Endjala. blood. Armas is misbehaving, where social media and entertainment.the recent utterances of the Governor Photo contributed did he come from? Where did Job WINDHOEK - A new Nation- Other program schedules touch onof Omusati Region, Erginus Endjala, Amupanda come from? So how do we wide Commercial Radio Station a broad spectrum of issues includ-which have a tribal undertone. any inconvenience or pain,” End- trust them?” Endjala asks, insinuating and Production Studio, Mixed ing fashion, technology, culinary jala said in a statement released on that the Aandonga people cannot be FM, has been established, en- and business, as well as music, The latest leak is a lengthy telephone Monday. trusted. compassing a 360° approach to talks, competitions and news ofconversation between Endjala and a brand development, promotion, the day recap, while listenerswoman that is lined with problematic In the casual telephone conversation “They are so stupid! Perhaps the advertising and entertainment and will be kept entertained duringtribal comments that many insist are with the woman that Endjala has since ancestral roots of the kingdom has intents to capture the hearts and weekends.far worse than those uttered by Educa- identified as Taimi Tekla Imbili, the fallen apart”, he said, adding “they ears of the Namibian people.tion Minister, Katrina Hanse-Imarwa, govenor referred to the Aandonga have broken up the Ondonga Royal Mixed FM offers a compre-Advocate Vekuii Rukoro, Omaheke clan as inherent traitors and morons Palace, now they are doing the same It’s a multi-platform radio hensive service media approach,Governor, Festus Ueitele, leader of fighting each other. with Swapo.” station for young and old that an all-encompassing servicethe Landless Peoples Movement and aims to speak through aspirational that includes a fully integratedSwapo member, Clinton Swartbooi The curse of Aandonga, he said, He described Job Amupanda and advertising and current content. marketing and media department,and member of politburo and central started from the Ondonga royal broth- Armas Amukwiyu as frustrated oppor- It broadcasts daily on local and the Informanté newspaper and TVcommittee, Kazenambo Kazenambo. ers, Kambonde and Nehale lyaMpin- tunists filled with vengeance because international news, actualities, division. The radio forms part of a gana, who fought each other and their respective fathers apparently controversies and farming, newly established media platform Swapo announced yesterday that divided the kingdom into two parts at served the ‘Boers’ who committed amongst other. for Trustco Group Holdings,it has withdrawn Clinton Swartbooi the turn of the 20th century. atrocities and fled to South Africa after broadcasting 24 hours a day, 7from the Swapo lists as a member of independence. He further claims Aan- Mixed FM can be heard on sev- days a week. Mixed FM will alsoparliament for speaking against his “The first traitor in Swapo was donga people don’t have love for one eral frequencies: Keetmanshoop offer extended services pertainingown party. Castro, where did he come from? The another, and compared them to people on 88.2 MHz, Mariental on 104.0 to radio recordings, advertising, first rebellion was started by Shi- in his Omusati Region, whom he said MHz, Otjiwarongo on 105.9 MHz outside broadcasting, special There is speculation that the Omusati remain united. and a footprint stretching as far events broadcasting, studio musicGovernor could be dealt a similar as Outjo and Oshakati on 105.6 and TV recordings, as well asfate as there is mounting pressure on “We still keep our household secrets. MHz. The far South and the local music artist developmentthe Swapo leadership to take prompt There are things one cannot just do in North will have the privilege to and corporate videos.action against him. public, like talking about private love be entertained by the radio first, affairs,” he said. Endjala also took a while the rest of the country will So far, Mixed FM’s coverage Endjala has since issued a half-baked swing at the late Hidipo Hamuten- follow suit as the frequencies highlights includes, amongstapology in which he solemnly blamed ya, whom he says died a poor man. become available. Mixed FM other, the triple boxing champion,the woman he was conversing with “Hidipo Hamutenya flashed money can also be heard the world over Julius Indongo, the funeral ofof “trapping him” and luring him into everywhere but as we speak today he through streaming on its web- liberation struggle icon and hero,a lion’s den and foremost apologised died the poorest of the poor,” he said. site, making it an international Andimba Toivo ya Toivo, Timoto President Hage Geingob and then broadcaster. ODV, the international renownedto the people who might have been It could not be established whether Electro Dance DJ and is current-offended by his remarks. Imbili exposed the conversation to The menu has a collective set ly covering the ongoing Pellini social media or it was someone else. of segments that keep all ages in- Rhino Project. “I therefore wish to personally Swapo Secretary-General, Nangolo formed, educated and entertained www.mixedradio.na / Facebookexpress my sincere apologies firstly Mbumba, told Informanté that he from morning to late evenings. page Bra Zebto His Excellency Dr. Hage Geingop, could not say at present whether or notPresident of the Republic of Namibia Endjala will be investigated.as my Appointing Authority, and Iwholeheartedly apologize to those “The information only circulated thiswhom the discussion may have caused week and the investigation has to be decided by the Swapo meeting,” said Mbumba. 91N$ .99 18N$ .99 Topscore 10kg Ritebrand Mayonnaise 28/07/2017 - 30/07/2017 39N$ .99 13N$ .99 7KG RitebrandWEEKEND VALUE! Potatoes Cooking Oil Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. 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2 NEWS 27 July - 02 August 2017 Have a story you want to STATE TO APPEALTheytriedto smuggle rhino horns via HKIAshare? Or book an advert with POACHERS’ SENTENCE our marketing department? WINDHOEK-Four Chinese nationals convicted and Eba Kandovazu late last year by magistrate State Advocate Simba Ndu- each sentenced to fourteen years imprisonment Alexis Diergaardt in the Re- na presented the application Contact last year for possession of 14 rhino horns and a This follows an application gional Court, to increase their for leave to appeal before Numbers leopard skin will likely spend up to 25 years in jail. by the State to appeal jail time. Judge Christie Liebenberg against a sentence delivered in the High Court and it was Editors POACHERS: Three of the suspects.  Wang Hui, 41, LI Xiao- granted on Tuesday. The ac- Photo contributed liang, 31, Li zhibing, 54 and cused persons are represented Nghidipo Nangolo Pu Xuexin, 50, are charged by Sisa Namandje. with the unlawful exportation Editor-In-Chief of controlled wildlife, such This year, the Minister of Tel: 061 275 4726 that they were about to board Environment and Tourism Email: [email protected] a plane at Hosea Kutako successfully tabled a review International Airport with on the penalties and pun- Merja Iileka horns and leopard skin in their ishments on wildlife related suitcases in March 2014. crimes. The reviewed Bill News Editor now sees the amendment of Tel: 061 275 4719 The four accused were 20 years imprisonment to 25 Email: [email protected] charged with two counts years imprisonment. of the unlawful export of Reporters controlled wildlife products, The fine has now also alternatively unlawful dealing increased to N$25 million, Eba Kandovazu in or possession of controlled from N$20 000. Foreign wildlife products, and a count nationals involved in crimes News Reporter of unlawfully acquiring, pos- related to possession and Tel: 061 275 4724 sessing, using or taking out of dealing in elephant and rhino Namibia the proceeds of un- products will now be banned Aili Iilonga lawful activities, alternatively from Namibia after serving money laundering. their terms. News Reporter Tel: 061 275 4723 Ithana charged with Brutal girlfriend killer guilty contempt of court Seminary where she was Marthina Mutanga Eba Kandovazu studying to be a pastor. Marthina K Mutanga but to approach the High Court on Dausab stabbed her with Multimedia Journalist an urgent basis, and obtained an WINDHOEK - A man three knives, before he Tel: 061 275 4717 who stabbed his girlfriend locked her inside her flat order that her daughter should not be twenty-seven times in and fled the scene. Dausab Zorena Jantze Windhoek’s Pionierspark subsequently handed WINDHOEK -The Minister of Home deported. three years ago was Tues- himself over to the police Business & day, 25 July, found guilty later that day. Entertainment Reporter Affairs and Immigration, Pendukeni However, despite the Deputy Sheriff of murder with direct intent. He pleaded not guilty Tel: 061 275 4721 Iivula-Ithana, might again find herself of the High Court serving the court to the charge against him, Andre Dausab, 36, and claimed to have been Gabriela Tjiroze on the witness stand after she was order on the immigration officials fatally stabbed Gofaone temporarily mentally inca- Motlamane, 32, his pacitated at the time that Sports Reporter slapped with a con- at the Hosea Kutako former girlfriend, in a fit he committed the crime, Tel: 061 275 4722 of jealousy after reading claiming that everything tempt of court order. International Air- messages on her phone ‘went blank’ and that he Maria David that were directed to had forgotten the events A Nigerian mother, port, the immigration another man. that unfolded after he first Northern Reporter struck Motlamane. She Tel: 065 233 300 who has been living officials forcefully put Motlamane, a Botswa- was stabbed several times RIP: Gofaone Motlamane. na national, was a third in the chest, arms, neck  Photo contributed Niel Terblanché with her family in Shalom on a Johannes- year student at the United and her throat was slit. Lutheran Theological possession of his and the Coastal Reporter Namibia for over a burg-bound SAA flight. Dausab previously testi- deceased’s phone at the Tel: 064 212 000 DESPICABLE: Andre fied that he was filled with time of his arrest. Judge decade, charged Iivu- The minister and her Dausab. anger and stress upon dis- Naomi Shivute noted that Marketers  Photo contributed covering that his girlfriend upon arrival at the scene, la-Ithana, her Perma- senior officials are now was interested in someone the police could only Tersia Bindeman else. On the fateful day, observe 14 stab wounds nent Secretary, Patrick charged with contempt he said he visited her in an on the deceased, due to COO Media Sales attempt to rekindle their the large volume of blood Tel: 061 412 521 Nandago, and the of court. relationship. at the scene. 081 142 9123 Chief of Immigration, The minister is due A Windhoek-based psy- Shivute ruled that the [email protected] chiatrist, Dr Ndahambelela State has proved its alle- Elizabeth Negumbo to file her affidavit to Nthoko, declared that at gations beyond reasonable Riaan Steyn the time that the crime was doubt. State Prosecutor with contempt of court, explain the conduct of committed, Dausab was Ethel Ndlovu asked for Sales & Admin Manager not mentally ill and that he an extension on the date Tel: 061 2754716 after they allegedly her officials by 4 Au- could appreciate the wrong- of submissions, for the [email protected] fulness of his actions. deceased family from ignored an order of gust 2017, after which Botswana to testify in Mandy Ockhuizen Dausab was found in aggravation. the High Court not to Judge Harald Geier Sales Executive The matter was post- Tel: 061 2754715 deport her daughter, HOT WATER: Minister will set a date to hear poned to 30 August. [email protected] Shalom Akpokinovo.  of Home Affairs and arguments. Immigration, Pendukeni Attorney Brownell Uir- Hafunda Kamati On 18 January 2017, Iivula-Ithana.  Iivula-Ithana said ab represents Dausab. Fumilayo Akpokino-  Photo contributed the ministry did not Sales Executive vo and her daughter deport Shalom, but Tel: 061 2754713 travelled to Namibia refused her entry into [email protected] after they spent the festive season in the country. Nathanael Heita Nigeria. “She came with only a one-way Sales Executive Tel: 061 2754714 Upon their return to the country, ticket as a tourist. That fact made [email protected] however, the immigration officials, the Immigration officials refuse her Ivy Mbaha apparently not satisfied with the pa- entry since she did not meet the entry Financial Administrative Assistant pers of Shalom, refused to allow her requirements,” said Iivula-Ithana. Tel: 061 2754711 into Namibia. 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27 July - 02 August 2017 NEWS 3FISHING LEVIESRegulations predicated to destroy thousands of lives Extra charges at fuelDRAW FIRE stations evoke discontentWALBIS BAY - The new levies and pricing structures with regards to fishing an-nounced by the Ministry Of Fisheries and Marine Resources in a recent Govern-ment Gazette is expected to have far deeper consequences as the future of thou-sands of people working in the fishing industry suddenly is uncertain. Niël Terblanché comes after the ministry announced 55% Namibians as crew members, Zorena Jantze an irate Mwaswahu. increases in levies of between 391% the levy per tonne landed increased The Tacoma Shell Service Station is,An increase of close to 700% in and 692% per tonne of fish landed. from N$80 per tonne to N$589 per WINDHOEK - The practice bylevies per tonne on certain species Added to that, are significantly tonne and transhipping from N$120 several service stations in Windhoek however, not the only business that isof fish caught commercially will increased levies charged on awarded per tonne to N$950 per tonne. For a demanding that clients pay an extra charging additional costs for swiping,have the effect of fishing compa- quotas. The Midwater Trawl As- foreign vessel levy per tonne landed fee when swiping as a payment option or setting a minimum swiping limitnies factories going out of business sociation insist that it only learnt of increased from N$100 per tonne to for fuel has created discontent among for consumers, as Informanté inves-simply because it will no longer be exorbitant increases in levies two N$950 per tonne and transhipping consumers. tigations unearthed at least two othereconomically viable to catch and weeks ago at their annual general from N$180 per tonne to N$1 425 service stations in the CBD area guiltyproduce fish and fish products. meeting. “A tax on foreign crew was per tonne. Motorists particularly pinpointed to of similar transgressions. also instituted which can be as much the Tacoma Shell Service Station on The new scorecard system, by as N$10 million per year. The announcement in the Govern- Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, where Elzita Beukes, FNB Namibia’swhich fishing quotas will be awarded ment Gazette also increased the petrol attendants have been instructed Communication Manager, said thatlater in the season, is very stringent At the time, we already expressed amount charged for fishing permits by management to charge an extra although the service station is not oneand not yet fully implemented. This concerns that our industry is increas- with almost 1 000% and caused an N$2.50 for every N$100 swiped for of their merchants, the law clearly ingly coming under financial burden. uproar amongst anglers and sport fuel. states that this practice is illegal. fishermen. This endangers not onlyENDANGERED: Fishing vessel in Walvis Bay  Photo contributed a certain sectors of the tourism Thaddius Maswahu, the owner of Beukes argued that according to industry but also the livelihood and Tacoma Shell Service Station, insists the Payments Association of Na-lead to an uncertain situation where We cannot understand that our food security of many hundreds of that this is a normal business transac- mibia (PAN), merchants which addfishing companies are hedging their own Government and line ministry coastal residents who makes a living tion to make up the fees incurred by a surcharge to card transactions orbets to avoid oversupply of certain could do this without consulting with from daily catches. The architect swiping. are setting minimum or maximumspecies like horse mackerel caught in the industry,” it said. A Namibian of the new scorecard based quota transaction amount as a condition fora process known as mid water trawl- flagged vessel landing fish in port’s system and the newly promulgated “We discourage the use of debit accepting debit or credit cards foring. New players in the international levy per tonne increased from N$60 regulations with regards to the levy cards for paying of fuel, but we have payment, have a negative impact onfish supply industry and especially to N$295. A Namibian flagged structure, Kenyan national, Dr. to provide customer service to clients consumers as such practices are inthe horse mackerel market caused a vessel’s transhipping fee per tonne Stephen Mbithi Mwikya, is serving that seek help. They begged us for direct violation of international oper-sharp decline in prices on the inter- increased from N$80 to N$475 per in the capacity of a consultant to the help but now they are the ones going ating regulations.national market, thus cold storage tonne. For operators who partnered Ministry of Fisheries. to newspapers to complain,” Mas-facilities in Walvis Bay are full to the up with foreign vessels, the picture wahu criticised. She added that merchants shouldbrim with unsold frozen horse mack- looks even worse. A Namibian- The new regulations were formu- treat all debit and credit card pay-erel and exports ground to a virtual based foreign vessel that has been lated and promulgated without con- Maswhahu insists that swiping is an ments like any other method of pay-halt. The potentially disastrous blow operating for an extended period sultation with the fishing industry, inconvenience for business, and that ment without additional costs to theto mid water trawling fishing sector of time locally and has more than nor the Marine Resources Advisory if the fuel station charges N$9.77 per value. Beukes encouraged the public Council of which the Permanent liter, this amount will dwindle down to report any non-compliance with Secretary of the Ministry of Fisher- to even N$7.00 due to costs placed by this notice to PAN. ies, Dr Moses Maurihungirire is the banks on swiping. head. It now seems as if Mbithi, “If PAN becomes aware of a along with the Director of Policy, “If they are complaining, we can merchant’s non-compliance with Planning and Economics, Anna even stop this practice. We only al- any operating rules and regulations, Erastus, unilaterally decided on the low clients to swipe due to extreme PAN may notify the acquirer of such matter and that Minister Bernardt circumstances. We even have an ATM non-compliance and the acquirer must Esau just rubberstamped the publica- right outside the station but most cli- promptly ensure the merchant dis- tion of the new regulations in the ents refuse to utilise this option,” said continues the non-compliant practice Government Gazette. immediately,” said Beukes.NIPA asks for taxpayers’amnesty extension Business Reporter businesses have already closed since Previously on Next Generations: Tangeni found out Tangeni, you’ve Listen. I am January this year and some are soon about his wife cheating on him with his best friend. been AWOL since las… here now,WINDHOEK - The Namibia Institute to face closure. “This will also affect He has since taken legal action and has since am I not?of Professional Accountants (NIPA) is many pensioners who have long since divorced Jasmine. Tangeni has however not taken it wait,have you beenrequesting an extension on an amnesty retired, and have outstanding returns, well emotionally as his only friend has become his drinking?for all taxpayers until 31st December and payments. Individuals that have enemy. He has now fallen into a pit of depression;2018 to settle debt. been retrenched will also be affected,” resorting to alcohol and reckless living to the point stated Herbst. Furthermore, NIPA, in that his boss called him to his office to try and This request comes in the wake of an consultation with its 178 members, resolve the matter.announcement made by the Minister of have recently received an overwhelm-Finance, concerning the tax recovery ing response from close to 20,000 I heard about Tangeni…I am being aprogramme for taxpayers’ arrears taxpayers, who have said they do not what happened between friend, but you’re leaving mewhich will end on the 31st July 2017. understand the incentive programme, but once explained, indicated that they you and your wife. A no choice but to fire you. Essie Herbst, CEO of NIPA said: would like to participate, yet they do spouse cheating is never You can’t attend to clients“We believe it’s very difficult for not qualify to apply.taxpayers to participate in the incentive easy, but you can’t let behaving like this…scheme, as to qualify, the exact capital “This is a clear indication of the need yourself go.amount and payment is required by to grant tax payers more opportunitythe 31st July before they can apply for to settle their affairs in a reasonable Don’t tell me howamnesty. Many taxpayers are unaware time.” Herbst said. to live my life.of the amount they owe, as they havenot been assessed and assessment is a He explained that the the Ministry You’re my boss, notlengthy process”. of Finance should carry out their duty my father! to practice administrative justice, as Demonstrating concern not only for prescribed in Article 18 of the Namib- A furious Tangeni storms off...taxpayers, but for all businesses, their ian Constitution that states administra-future and families, Herbst stated that tive bodies and administrative officials Choice or Chance?the smaller business market represents shall act fairly and reasonably andabout 10% of GDP, contributing to comply with the requirements imposed Trouble at work? Found yourself being treated unfairly? Get some back up -46% of the employment market and upon such bodies and officials by com- legal assistance for as little as N$130 per month.21% of households in Namibia. mon law and any relevant legislation. Follow the Drama on [email protected] and Facebook, search for Trustco Insurance. NIPA further stresses that the To ensure full participation from taxeconomy is severely traumatised by payers, NIPA is recommending that *T’s & C’s apply.the recession and that its focus has payment of outstanding debt by tax-been to survive the negative impact payers currently registered under theon cash flow and retain their employ- scheme to have time extended to theees. Herbst added that many smaller 31st December 2018 to settle debt.

4 NEWS 27 July - 02 August 2017 Staff accused of repeatedly participating in illegal strikes Foot and mouth disease outbreakUNIONS COMPETE in ZambeziAT SHOPRITEWINDHOEK - All three labour unions claiming membership amongst the employees strike was illegal by making the Aili Iilongaof Shoprite, NACCAFWU, NAFAU and NWRWU, have not reverted back to the com- interim order issued on 24 Julypany on possible recognition after Shoprite granted them permission to meet with 2015 a final order in September Approximately 1 000 cattle from two kraalsworkers during February and March this year. 2015. Though staff members had on Musele Island, Kabe South Constituency been warned, Shoprite resolved in the Zambezi Region, are at a risk of be- Staff Reporter jobs,” the spokesperson said. stores in February 2015 informing to issue final written warnings to ing infected by the foot and mouth disease The spokesperson said it is impor- the staff of the process to be fol- those employees who participated outbreak.Acompany spokesperson clari- lowed before embarking on a strike in this illegal strike for the first fied an accusation of a Herbert tant to recount the genesis of the la- to ensure their action is legal,” the time, whilst the current disci- Chief Veterinary Officer AdrianatusJauch, who claimed that Shoprite bour dispute in order for Namibians spokesperson said. plinary proceedings are only in Maseke informed the public on the outbreakdiscourages unions and said that to draw their own conclusions. respect of some 100 staff members stating that the island has therefore beensince Shoprite granted permission “Notwithstanding a court inter- from various stores throughout the isolated.for the meetings to union represent- According to the spokesperson, dict obtained on 24 July 2015, Windhoek area who participated inatives, but that not one provided the employees embarked on an employees of Shoprite throughout both the December 2014 and July “The island has been cut off from the mainproof of membership. illegal strike in December 2014, Namibia participated again in an 2015 illegal strikes,” the spokes- land and will only be accessible by boat due notwithstanding an interdict that illegal strike. Staff members had person explained. to high level of water from the Chobe River. The spokesperson revealed that they may not participate in an il- been informed that their strike In addition, the surrounding area withinthe retailer continues to invest in legal strike. is illegal and they were both The company explained that a 10km radius, is hereby declared as anNamibia. instructed and invited to return to Shoprite’s position has always been infected area,” said Maseke. “In respect of the illegal strike, work. Some of them did return, that no employee is discouraged “To this end we plan to open a although a dismissible offence, the whilst others continued with their from joining a union and that recog- According to Maseke, control measuresfurther nine stores by the end of involved staff members were given illegal actions. The Namibian nition will be granted to any union that include the compulsory re-vaccinationnext year creating a further 1 000 another chance and were issued Labour Court confirmed that the that complies with the provisions of of cattle and movement restrictions will be with final written warnings. Shop- the Labour Act. implemented by the state veterinarian.Poultry rite issued written notices to all itssanction “We requested the maximum cooperationamended of the public with veterinary officials in order to deal with this outbreak in the short- est possible time and we are able to give the assurance that this outbreak is limited to the above mentioned area,” concluded Maseke. Aili Iilonga WORRISOME: The Husab Mine. Photo contributedWINDHOEK – The recent Leak at tailings dam fixedcomplete ban on the impor- McCallum said the enquiry seepage collection ponds lum said.tation of live poultry and Niël Terblanché was launched after an aerial partially failed, which resulted He added that when the ex- of Earthlife Namibia, the tail-poultry products originating photograph posted on social in the lined seepage ponds ings is the most dangerous partfrom South Africa has been ARANDIS - A leak at the media showed the tailings dam overflowing onto the unlined ternal regulators examined the of the entire procedure of aamended to allow for some Husab mine’s tailings dams leaking. surroundings. area, there were no longer any uranium mine as they containbird products into the country, two months ago was confirmed overflows of the seepage ponds 85% of the radiating mate-under strict regulations. after an investigation. The investigation was un- He added that the spillage as corrective action had already rial contained in the original dertaken by officials from the took place in a small localised been taken. uranium ore. According to Chief Vet- The mine, however, an- Department of Environmental area, still within the perimetererinary Officer Adrianatus nounced that the leak was Affairs, the National Radia- of the tailings storage facility McCallum indicated that “It can eventually permeateMaseke, the amendments, as stopped and steps taken to tion Protection Authority in the fence, which is not accessible water analysis is continuously into the groundwater, our scarc-approved by the Ministry of prevent similar occurrences in Ministry Agriculture, Water to the public or animals. done by the mine, and that the est and most precious resourceAgriculture, Water and For- the future. and Forestry, and an external ministry is also monitoring the which can get contaminated inestry, will allow for the import environmental consultancy. The tailings dam, including situation. Subsequent rehabili- a way that it will never againof live poultry and ostriches Swakopmund Uranium’s vice the wall of the dam itself, has tation of the areas started, and be fit for human and animaloriginating from compartments president for human resources According to McCallum, the no leakages, and operates as is continuing. consumption,” Kohrs said.approved by the Department and business support, Percy pumps at some of the lined per normal practice, McCal-of Agriculture, Forestry and According to Bertchen KohrsFisheries (DAFF), providedthat such compartments are Sunshine private school plot thickensoutside a 90km radius aroundthe Vaal Dam. Aili Iilonga the school. not on the final approval letter over stolen management soft- “Other members pleaded One of the documents seen when the Sunshine School ware, educational documents, guilty and got fined and one Raw poultry and ostrich WINDHOEK- A former teach- received a three million dollar materials and books. was given the red flag bymeat and table eggs from er and once executive director states: “Jessica Marasha gave loan,” she claimed. Home Affairs to leave yet shecompartments approved by of the Sunshine Private School 1 400 US to Mrs Kangira and As the defendant, Kangira (Kangira) got off the hook,”the DAFF and slaughtered at spoke out in details about how another former teacher (name Marasha further explained had to sign in the High Court said a close source.approved abattoirs, provided the school’s other initial share- withheld) as a loan. The said that she was requested to in Windhoek, before Justicesuch compartments are outside holders forced her out the door two eventually failed to pay de-register from the company Kobus Miller, acting as part of Kangira, however, de-a 90km radius around the Vaal despite her monetary contribu- back the amount as agreed.” business to allow for smooth the settlement agreement, that nied any involvement andDam will also be allowed for tions to the school. operations and that after they she will not use any materi- firmly stated that all allegationimport. Nomakando Kangira is the got the loan approved, Kangira als or documents illegally levelled against her and the Documents seen by In- principal and co-owner of the reportedly told the Ministry of obtained as from 8 October school are ‘blue lies’. Maseke added that the certi- formanté show how Jessica Sunshine Private School. Home Affairs officials about 2015 again.fying veterinarian should en- Ida Marasha pursued legal her expired work permit. “Those people telling youdorse on the health certificate advice to file a complaint on Marasha explained how This is not the first time, such information must knowthat the compartment tested the Sunshine School allegedly her signature was removed She was eventually deported however, as new informa- that they are tarnishing a goodnegative on PCR for Avian owing her a total of N$153 from the initial Development to Zimbabwe, where she con- tion alleges that Kangira was school and do not want toInfluenza and that the results 193 in remuneration for the Bank of Namibia (DBN) tinued to live with her family. jailed at the Wanaheda police see a Namibian child gainingare not older than 30 days of time she has been working at loan application without her station with another former a good education. All theseendorsement. knowledge. According to court docu- board member for false work allegations are not true,” she ments, Kangira was taken to permits. said. Furthermore, cooked “I was informed by someone court by another private schoolpoultry meat products must at DBN that my name wasbe processed in line with theOIE Terrestrial Animal HealthCode. Informante reported lastweek how the import poultryban has affected fast food fran-chises like Barcelos, who havestarted closing down some oftheir branches due to the ban. Informante understand thatNamibia’s only commercialchicken supply is below theconsumed intake of chickenin Namibia by 1800 and 1900tones and cannot meet thedemand of estimated at 2500tone per months.

27 July - 02 August 2017 NEWS 5NAM RATIFIES BANProhibits shipping hazardous waste Sanitation: a rural problemON TOXIC WASTE Maria DavidWINDHOEK - Namibia has joined the rest of the world in the fight against toxic pol- ONDINGWANYAMA- Namibia stilllution after it ratified the Basel Convection to ban developed countries from dumping faces sanitation challenges, with 51% ofhazardous waste in developing countries, whether in solid, liquid or gas form. people practicing open defecation. Staff Reporter GLOBAL: Minister of MET, Pohamba Shifeta also sought parliamen- These statistics were revealed by the MOVING FORWARD: Anna Shiweda. Shifeta. Photo contributed tary approval for the ratification Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Water Photo: Maria DavidBefore the amendment to the of the Minamata Convention on and Forestry, Anna Shiweda, who reaf-convention, it did not prohibit Mercury, which aims to protect firmed that toilets are needed to replace to make use of the bush. “What is stilldeveloped countries from shipping the environment and human health the bush system. worrisome is the fact that some schoolshazardous waste to developing from mercury pollution. Mercury is do not segregate the boys’ and girls’ toi-countries for dumping purposes. globally considered to be a major Statistics have shown that sanitation lets, 28% of girls have to use the same cause of brain damage, especially in coverage has significant disparities be- toilet as the boys,” she noted. Environment and Tourism Minis- children. tween rural and urban areas, with 49%ter, Pohamba Shifeta said Namibia of the population in urban households Ondingwanyama village in the Een-ratified the original text of the Basel The name of the Convention, having improved sanitation coverage, hana Constituency, on the other hand,Convention in 1995 and what is re- Manamata, is derived from Mina- compared to only 17% of rural house- proved that the issue can be resolved byquired now is only to ratify the new mata Bay in Japan, which came holds. working together, and does not allowprovision which was not part of the as a result of scientific studies on open defecation as every household hasoriginal text of the convention. the cause of strange mental health Despite the country having a high a toilet with a superstructure to provide disease among fishermen and their percentage of people in rural areas still privacy and a hand washing facility The object of the Basel Conven- families who consumed mercury- practicing open defecation, this fact with water and soap or ash available.tion is to regulate the trans-bound- polluted fish from the bay. reportedly varies in different regions,ary movement of hazardous or toxic with the Hardap Region recording 35% Thus the village received an award af-waste from country to country. These studies showed that the and the Ohangwena Region, which is ter being declared open defecation free.Namibia’s Constitution prohibits source of contamination was a said to have the highest users of open The toilest were made with differentthe importation of toxic waste into mercury-processing factory, which defecation, recording 80%. The urban materials ranging from tyres, plastics,Namibia. had continuously released mercury area open defection stands at 19% pole bamboo and iron sheets depend- waste into Minamata Bay. Shifeta at informal settlements. The United ing on what each household was able to In 2014, the Environment Min- clarified that the Minamata Conven- Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) gather or afford.istry requested advice from the tion does not prohibit the use of representative in Namibia, MicaelaOffice of the Attorney General at mercury, but provides for controlled Marques de Sousa, noted with concernwhich then attorney general Albert production and release. that in Namibia sanitation has been tooKawana recommended that from long neglected as people are not com-a legal point of view, the Govern- He said this was one of the fortable with talking about it. “Therement of Namibia may proceed with reasons so many countries have is low sanitation coverage throughoutthe ratification process of the said signed the Convention. To date, 128 the country, with more than 52% ofamendment. countries have signed it, while 47 households having no access to proper have ratified it. toilets. The situation is worse in rural area where 74% of households lack any toilet facility,” said de Sousa. She added that the sanitation situation also remains a threat in the education sector as 10% of schools have no toilets and learners and teachers are forcedPolice authorities accused of illicit practices Paavo noted with concern that Maria David local businesses have an issue with 4x4’s & SUV’s the Angolan vendors, as they claim ONDANGWA- Informal traders that the Angolans are taking busi- 2001 Toyota Condor 2.4 from Angola who were recently ness away from them. RV 4x4. True 138,000 deported during a sting operation at Ondangwa have accused the Eye witnesses informed Infor- km. 105,000 police and immigration officials of manté that they saw police officers 2009 Daihatsu Terios illegally confiscating and reselling selling goods such as cooking oil 4x4 110,000 their goods. and spaghetti at N$20 and N$5, 2014 Ford Ecosport respectively. Ecoboost 218,000 The mayor of Ondangwa, Paavo Amwele, has thrown his weight Oshana police chief, Commis- 2012 Mazda BT50 3.2 behind the Angolan traders, whom sioner Rauha Amwele, confirmed D D/C 4x4 299,900 he said should be treated like that Angolan traders were deported,UP IN ARMS: Informal market in Ondangwa. Photo contributed any Namibian as Angola helped but denied that her police officers 2013 Nissan Juke the country during the liberation confiscated and sold the goods Acenta Plus 185,000 struggle. “Angolans need to be when they took the traders to the 2015 Renault Duster treated equal and fair like other Oshikango border. 1.5 TDCi 4x4 215,000 Namibian vendors, unless they don’t 1992 Suzuki Vitara 1.6 have any documents, which will She could also not give an exact 4x4 65,000 inevitably lead to them being taken number of the people deported. back to Angola, which I doubt was the case,” said Paavo. “We didn’t do any recording in our book since they were deported and there is no space in the holding cells to keep them,” said Rauha.UNAM makes U-turn on salary increase, againGabby Tjiroze 2011 Toyota Hilux 3.0 D4D Raider D/C 4x4WINDHOEK - After months of strug- FINALLY: UNAM staff members who recently handed in petition at the Khomasdal campus. Photo: Gabby Tjirozegling to find the right tone for a pay rise, 320,000the University of Namibia management 2017,” the memo reads. UNAM staff members received a letter from the Vice staff and salary adjustments for 2017 2015 Toyota Hilux 3.0made another u-turn and has decided to members recently handed over a petition Chancellor Lazarus Hangula informing due to financial limitations. D4D Legend. 45 D/Cincrease staff salaries. to demonstrate their grievances over the them of a salary increase of 7% across 4x4 430,000 board’s failure to deliver on a promised the board, as approved by UNAM Nantu spokesperson, Muree Tjiueza 2014 Toyota Hilux 2.5 In a memo, dated 21 July, UNAM’S salary increment at their respective Council. Earlier this year, however, the said that the unions sat with the man- D4D SRX D/C 4x4human resources officer, Reginald Izak campuses. 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6 EDITORIAL 27 July - 02 August 2017 RETRO­ SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOTricism rocking PIC OF THE DAYthe foundation ofnationhood Inner Mongolia, China; A herdsman performs for visitors on the prairie at Xilinhot. Photograph: Ren JunchuanSince independence Namibians have failed to rid THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDENthemselves from apartheid doctrines of ‘pure raceand superiority complex’ as in racism and tribal- TO THE MOONism, and for the sake of this editorial I will dub it“Tricism” (tribalism + racism ÷ xenophobia x hate) Forty-eight years and one week ago, gation and guidance computer started The Capsule Commander at NASA,phenomenon. mankind first landed on the moon. This reporting ‘1202 and ‘1201’ alarms. This Charles Duke, acknowledged their land- means that more than three-quarters of computer was not a large one, with a ing with, “We copy you down, Eagle.” So many people in position of power find it com- Namibia’s population was not yet born Central Processing Unit running at about Armstrong first acknowledged Aldrin’sfortable these days to resort to Tricism to justify their when this momentous occasion happened, 1.024 Megahertz, or about 2 000 times checklist completion with, “Engineown political or business existence at the expense of and of those that were, a significant por- slower than a modern iPhone 7’s CPU, arm is off.” Then he responded to Dukeunity in diversity and the stability of both regional tion were either too young to remember with core memory of about 4 kilobytes, with the message, “Houston, Tranquil-and central governments. it, or did not have the technological ca- or less than this entire article in plain text. lity Base here. The Eagle has landed. “ pability available in their homes to wit- What had happened was that a radar switch Armstrong had unannounced and un- It’s such a sad reality of almost three decades of ness it. For those who missed it, this was placed in the wrong position due to planned changed their call sign from Eagleindependence history that former victims of apartheid written account should hopefully suffice. an error in the manual, and it was bom- to Tranquillity Base to emphasize that theirare basically perpetuating the same ethnic racialisa- The journey to the moon started a few days barding this small computer with signals landing was successful. Duke expressedtion among themselves. In fact, the former victims earlier, on 16 July 1969. At the Kennedy it did not require. Its software, fortunately, his relief at this, and accidentally mispro-of apartheid are worse than the Brits that invented Space Centre stood a Saturn V rocket – the was smart enough to realise this, and the nounced the call sign as he responded,racism and apartheid. Some erroneously believe, for largest ever constructed at that stage. At alarms indicated that it was suspending “Roger, Twan— Tranquillity, we copy youexample that the Bantu language groups and related 13h32 UCT, its engines fired, andclans speaking a related language, are tribes on their the journey started. After a mere non-essential tasks to focus on the impor- on the ground. You got a bunchown, which is basically hogwash. That’s exactly what twelve minutes, the craft entered tant ones – the ones needed for landing. of guys about to turn blue. We’reapartheid perpetuated, that a group of similar people, orbit around the earth, at an al- Computer Engineer Jack Garman realised breathing again. Thanks a lot.”differing only in dialects are so-called distinct tribes titude of 186km. They orbited this, and told guidance officer Steve Bales The mission now called for aon their own. one and a half times before the that it was safe to continue descent, and it five-hour sleep cycle for the third-stage rocket engine fired, was relayed to the crew. Armstrong looked astronauts, but they elected to The Governor of Omusati, Erginus Endjala, had in and pushed the spacecraft onto outside, however, and saw that the comput- continue preparations for theirfact crossed the line of Tricism and he now joins sim- its trajectory towards the moon. er’s landing target was filled with boulders, extra-vehicular activities, asilar racialists in position of power who have found 30 minutes later, the Apollo and at the edge of a crater. Armstrong took they felt they would not be ablesolace in Tricism connotations for political expedien- Command/Service Module sepa- semi-automatic control, with Aldrin calling to sleep. Preparation took longercy. Endjala has not only embarrassed himself and the rated from the rocket stage, and out data to allow him to control the descent. than the two hours scheduled,region he represents but the entire Aawambo people, turned around. It docked with A few moments before landing, Aldrin but soon they were ready towhen he went on a familial diatribe in a telephonic the rocket stage to retrieve the noticed the light that indicated one of the begin. The highest heartratesaudio recording leaked on social media in which he Lunar Module that was still at- 170cm probes hanging from the Eagle had recorded from the Apollo as-was apparently commenting on local politics. tached to the rocket stage, and touched the surface, and he said, “Con- tronauts occurred with their once that was done, adjusted tact light!” Three seconds later, the Eagle egress from the Lunar Module. In this time and age, something needs to give to its course to head for the moon, landed, and Armstrong said, “Shutdown.” Armstrong stood on the foot-draw the line to ensure that political parties or associ- while the rocket stage continued Aldrin followed this with, “Okay, engine pad of the lunar module andations are not used by its members and cliques to for- on a trajectory past the moon stop. ACA – out of detent.” Armstrong described the surface dusttify their political existence using Tricism. Political and into orbit around the sun. acknowledged him with, “Out of detent. as very fine-grained, and al-outfits should not allow Tricism and individualism to Three days later, Apollo 11 Auto.” Aldrin continued, “Mode control most like a powder, before,feed on the very foundation that holds the country’s passed the moon and fired its – both auto. Descent engine command six and a half hours after land-nationhood and unity in diversity together. engines to enter orbit around the moon. override off. Engine arm – off. 413 is in.” ing, he stepped off the mod- Three days, and 384  000 kilometres later. ule and declared, “That’s one small step In fact, Namibia only consist of three distinct A little known fact is that all other planets for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”cultural groups, the Bantus, the Khoisan and Cau- in the solar system can fit in between the After more than 21 and a half hours oncasians. It’s time that Namibians discard hatred for Earth and the Moon – and our astronauts the lunar surface, they started their jour-‘others’ by any means necessary and those guilty covered that distance in three days. The ney back. They had left behind severalof Tricism should be made an example of that will orbited thirty times, passing over their scientific instruments that would continuehave a lasting positive effect on unity in diversity. If selected landing site in the Sea of Tran- sending data back, as well as an Apollo 11not, this country will find itself in a senseless civil quillity while preparing for their descent. mission patch and a memorial bag contain-war, and that’s not a threat, but an obvious fact in On July 20, 1969, Commander Neil A Arm- ing a gold replica of an olive branch, theNamibia today. strong and Lunar Module Pilot Edwin ‘Buzz’ traditional symbol of peace. But perhaps E Aldrin, Jr, entered the Lunar Module ‘Ea- most memorable was the plaque left of EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER gle’, leaving Command Module Pilot Mi- the lunar descent stage, bearing a drawing chael Collins along on the Command Mod- of both hemispheres of Earth, the signa- • The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of ule ‘Colombia.’As the Eagle separated from tures of the astronauts and President Rich- our advertisers and the views aired in letters are not the Columbia, it first pirouetted before Col- ard M Nixon, and an inscription that read: necessarily those of the newspaper. lins so he could ensure it was not damaged. 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27 July - 02 August 2017 EDITORIAL 7 Flipside THIS IS A NAMIBIAN BANK, CHRIS JACOBIEWHERE WE MEASURE TOGETHER Fairness and Tolerance AS PARTNERS. POLITICS of factions are forcing Namibians to individually and collectively protect NO MONTHLY FEES OR COMMISSIONS CHARGED. the Republic, its institutions and the democratic values that were born from blood in the trenches.FIXED DEPOSITS 6•12•18•24•36•48•60MONTHS It is now time to reflect, correct and adjust to remain the Namibian nation, amongst the remaining peaceful communities in a troubled world, that NO MAXIMUM INVESTMENT AMOUNT. civilisation can rely on and trust for accountable and responsible leadership. INTEREST CALCULATED ON DAILY BALANCE AND CAPITALIZED MONTHLY. GUARANTEES MAY BE ISSUED AGAINST A TERM DEPOSIT. However, before Namibians can correct and adjust, they must be united in their CAN BE CEDED AS COLLATERAL. condemnation of leaders and political appointees that betray peace, democracy, and unity, but above all, accountability to those that they are supposed to serve. RECEIVE 1% EXTRA INTEREST ON ALL FIXED DEPOSITS. The apology of the Governor of the Omusati Region, Erginus Endjala, to the RECEIVE 0,75% EXTRA INTEREST Head of State and President of Swapo, Dr Hage Geingob, after the Endjala insults ON ALL NOTICE & CALL DEPOSITS. of the Oshindonga- and Oukwanyama-speaking Namibians, is an example of not taking responsibility and, astonishingly, makes matters worse. WWW.TBN.NA The Endjala apology to Dr Hage Geingob, is a further insult to Dr Geingob and INTEREST RATES ARE COMPETITIVE AND MARKET RELATED. additionally cowardly, because he is shifting the blame to political entrapment by SEE ALL RATE DETAIL ON OUR WEBSITE AND AT REGIONAL BRANCHES. a woman.FUNDS CAN BE DEPOSITED VIA EFT, STOP ORDERS OR AT YOUR NEAREST BRANCH. What should stop are the threats on social media against women, because TRUSTCO BANK NAMIBIA INCORPORATED IN THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA in a society where any woman, including the First Lady can be a victim of the REGISTRATION NUMBER: 2008/042 TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY. most vicious of slander and harm, is irresponsible and dangerous. Real men don’t do to women that they would not dare to do to their mothers, sisters and grandmothers. His intolerance for political opposition of how misguided the radical youth movements with social media skills might be, would have normally disqualified him from trust of any President. But…. In the interest of fairness and justice and in spite of the sensational tribalist attack on fellow Namibians, Governor Endjala should not now be the biblical sacrificial lamb whose blood must wash away the sins of his fellow governors and leaders who set the tone of tribalism and got away with it. Additionally, even the most casual visitor and consumer of social media platforms would have noticed that these platforms that were abused to settle personal and political scores are the very same social media platforms that accept his apology. If political short-sightedness and self-importance were punishable crimes Endjala would have served a life sentence without parole. Ironically, justice and fairness which should be a sacred right of every Namibian, are mitigating circumstances for the governor who deserves no sympathy, but deserves the same treatment and tolerance than his fellow comrades and past tribal offenders at the very least. In spite of his inexcusable behaviour, Endjala presented a unique opportunity for a Swapo leadership held hostage by a factional power struggle to untie the legendary Gordian knot or move out of the political checkmate they find themselves in. The leadership is paying the price of going on the defensive since 2012 instead of the offensive when party discipline was challenged at very corner and by every political botjotjo parading as potential leader. The immunity and impunity list is long, but to mention a few. A former deputy minister, Bernardus Swartbooi, accused his own government of advantaging the “Wambos” in resettlement programmes and neglect the Nama- speaking community. Swartbooi also said he is not Swapo. The previous governor,Ms Katrina Hanse-Himarwa, was the first to declare that her Hardap Region is not for Caprivians but for Namas, when the current Deputy Minister of Works, James Sankwasa, blew the whistle on a tender for curtains for the Hanse-Himarwa-residence. A member of the politburo and central committee of Swapo, Kazenambo Kazenambo yesterday said Namibia is a false democracy demonising Namibians of the Northern power bases of Swapo. Kazenambo notoriously got away with the most unspeakable behaviour in Parliament against the Deputy Prime Minister, Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah, following her to her car in the parking lot after an argument in the National Assembly. He was in the forefront of the “Kwangarra”- debate. Another Governor, Festus Uietele called the Ovaherero backstabbers and cowards. While the late Abraham Iyambo said the people of the South have nothing, because they drink too much. The Rukoro onslaught against the Wambo government is well documented and the Meatco woes look now to be more tribal than agricultural. If Endjala came under the impression that all is fair in love and war in Swapo factional and leadership fights, he cannot be blamed. The silence of his leadership speaks volumes and his idea might have been strengthened by physical fights that broke out at Swapo, and ironically, meetings that were just a footnote to proceedings. The Swapo leadership should get out of this checkmate position of double standards by laying down the law to the past or latest transgressors who received amnesty due to political convenience. The only way forward is that a red card goes to the next offender, whoever it might be. The party’s tolerance for those outside of the law are now used as weapons against the leadership who showed mercy when no mercy should have been shown. The sad fact is that the tolerance of tribalism by leaders demonised every other community in the Namibian society. The correction needed is that governors shake off their Bantustan mentality that is on display right through Namibia in varying degrees. Governors are the presidential selected few who should break down borders between communities and must not create walls, but break down barriers in their respective communities. They should not be the ones that built defences around their own preferences and isolate their communities from the rest by creating a false pride.

8 BUSINESS 27 July - 02 August 2017BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review Foreign reserves and inflation could buffer effects 19 July to 25 July 2017 NAM ECONOMY NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE AT SA MERCY TRUSTCO GROUP TUC/TTO 4.25 1.19% 183 769 HOLDINGS LIMITEDDOWN UP BANK WINDHOEK BWH 18.00 - 1 20 HOLDINGS LTD NICTUS HOLDINGS - NAM NHL 2.00 - - - BIDVEST NAMIBIA LTD BVN 7.87 - - - NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 33.50 - - - AGRA LTD AGR 1.46 - - - FNB NAMIBIA FNB 46.78 (0.04%) 3 124 HOLDINGS LTD ORYX PROPERTIES LTD ORY 20.71 (0.05%) 0 2 WINDHOEK – The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Namene, Research Manager at FNB last week Thursday surprised markets with an interest Namibia, articulated that while theCOMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE % rate cut from 7% to 6.75%. Namibian Monetary Policy Commit- NSX LOCAL 570 (0.02%) tee (MPC) is independent, SARB ac-BRENT CRUDE OIL 50.77 3.95% NSX ALL SHARE tions do have a bearing on NamibianGOLD 1 247.02 0.41% JSE TOP 40 1 076 2.24% policy rates.PLATINUM 926.40 (0.39%) S&P 500 48 246 2.56% UK FTSE 100 0.67% Namene argued that South AfricanFOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % EURO STOXX 50 2 477 0.60% Zorena Jantze “At a time that Namibia should and Namibian policy rates have HANG SENG 7 435 (0.15%) fight the high inflation rate and attract largely tracked each other sinceN$ PER US$ 13.02 0.46% 3 474 1.23% Whilst this was an independent investment capital, SA is grappling 2010. “The key difference has beenN$ PER £ 17.03 0.77% 26 852 move by SARB, the Namib- with lower growth and thus needs that SA was historically more ag-N$ PER € 15.16 1.27% ian economy shares a currency and monetary stimulus via low interest gressive in hiking and unwinding trade umbilical cord with South Af- rates. Unfortunately, due to the sub- policy rates and hence we tend toThe local market was quiet this the Euro, down by 1.27%. rica, and economic analysts delved missive nature of our monetary policy, find higher rate peaks and lower rateweek, with the NSX Local index Paladin Energy announced that into the possible ramifications this we should expect to see a gradual troughs in SA versus Namibia,” hedown 0.02% at 569.8, and the NSX CNNC Overseas Uranium Holdings move might have on the Namibian cutting of the Namibian Repo rate in explained.Overall Index up 2.24%, to close at has 30 days from 20 July 2017 to economy. the short-term,” Likukela said.1076. Trustco Group Holdings took exercise an options which would Namene stated that consideringthe lead in market this week, with lead to them acquiring Paladin’s 75% Mally Likukela, Managing Direc- Likukela stressed that the only way that the Namibian economy has beengrowth of 1.19% to close at N$4.25 interest in the Langer Heinrich Mine. tor of Twilight Capital Consulting to make Namibia’s monetary policy bouncing along the bottom, there isper share. In terms of volume, With the mine valued at US$583 and economic analyst, stressed that effective is to break the impossible a strong case to cut interest rates toTrustco Group Holdings took the million, and Paladin Finance’s 75% Namibia suffers from a severe case of trinity. accelerate growth.lead as well, with N$769 000 worth shareholding valued at US$162 policy dependence known in econom-of shares traded. FNB Namibia million under the option, alongside ics as the “impossible trinity”, as “Either break the fixed exchange In contrast, he said that imports haveHoldings maintained second place loans outstanding of US$254 Namibia cannot simultaneously main- rate and allow free movement moderated sufficiently to stabilisein volume, with N$124 000 worth of million, Paladin Energy would receive tain a fixed exchange rates, pursue of capital, or maintain the fixed Namibia’s reserve position, whileshares traded. US$416 million should the option be an independent monetary policy and exchange but place capital controls. inflation is trending towards the targetThe local currency weakened 0.46% exercised. allow free movement of capital. Without these changes, the Bank of band.against the US Dollar, to close Market Quote: Namibia will continue to be just an-at N$13.02 against the USD, and “Fear is the disease. Hustle is the Furthermore, he stated that given other monetary authority submissive “All these factors can encourage anslumped 0.77% against the British antidote.”— Travis Kalanick the existence of the impossible trin- to the SARB, with limited functions, upswing without necessarily cuttingPound, to close at N$17.03 against ity, Namibia will gradually follow only and not a central bank which interest rates. For this reason it may bethe GBP. It closed at N$15.16 against the monetary policy stance of South can pursue independent effective wise to consider keeping interest rates Africa despite the fact that the two monetary policy to the benefit of the on hold for now, to encourage savingsRenewable energy the future countries have varying economic country no matter what conditions which translate into investments at a objectives. prevail in SA,” he stated. later stage,” Namene said. Reiterating this notion, Kalili Business Reporter and affordable energy services for all MTC gunning for 100% coverage Namibians.WINDHOEK – The economic and social Zorena Jantzechallenges that persist in Namibia have The National Energy Policy Draft statesprofound implications for the country’s that Namibia’s energy sector comprises WINDHOEK – Following global FULLSCALE: (left to right): Alvin Korkie (MTC CCO), Tim Ekandjo ( MTCenergy industry, especially in terms of ser- of formalised electricity, upstream oil and trends, Namibia is well on its way CHCCO), Patience Kanalelo (Head: Corporate Legal services) and Thinus Smitvice delivery, cost expectations, and the gas, downstream liquid fuels subsectors, towards establishing geographical and (MTC Acting CEO). Photo Contributedneed for urgent investments and growth. and the less formalised downstream gas population-based digitalisation as the and thermal energy subsectors. country embarks on building 524 new areas which are covered by 2G. The full system convergence especially Last week, Cabinet approved the network sites and total 3G coverage. aim with this investment is to have the with pending IoT (Internet of Things)National Renewable Energy Policy 2017 In the past, renewable energy has been same technology needs move to rural and the long awaited 5G technologyand its implementation plan and directed regarded by many as a separate subsec- The two year plan is expected to cost areas” Nekundu said. – shortly after the successful trialingthe Ministry of Mines and Energy to table tor. However, this policy integrates these leading telecommunication company, of advance LTE May 2016 by theit in the National Assembly. This policy sectors into the electricity and thermal MTC, a total N$1.1 billion. Acting Chief Executive Officer, company.paves a new way from the dated first subsectors, as per their specific roles. Thinus Smit, said that the under-Energy Policy developed in 1998. Erasmus Nekundu, Social Media taking of the project is slated to “With the increasing usage of smart- By 2017, it is expected that some 40% Practitioner at MTC, said that the sites commence in October 2017 and phones and rise in mobile broadband, Briefing the media on Cabinet decisions of the daytime electricity demand could will see MTC increasing its footprints will run until October 2019. Part MTC saw the need to enhance themade at its 11th session held Tuesday, be served by renewable energy sources. towards a tenfold network standard set of the project, according to Smit, is quality of its network for greater cus-Minister of Information, Communication Furthermore, the policy underlined key to benefit the remote and rural areas. driven towards the anticipation of tomer satisfaction,” said Smit.and Technology, Tjekero Tweya, said the issues in the Namibian electricity supply He added that a total of 412 new sitespolicy will provide guidance to the gov- and explained that Namibia is a large will be erected in rural areas and 88ernment on how to develop the renewable country with an extremely low population new sites in urban areas in all 14energy sector. density. regions of Namibia. It will also scale up the contribution This poses technical and economic Nekundu added that the billion-dol-of power from renewable sources in the challenges. lar project will see the introduction ofcountry’s electricity mix. “The policy acts 3G in major rural areas, especially inas a compass for the government to direct Economically, long distances between areas previously only serviced beforeits actions in a manner that serves the points of generation and centres of by the 2G sector.objectives, goals and targets articulated in demand, and relatively small amounts ofthe policy,” he said. power being transported raise transmis- “Currently, MTC mainly has full 3G sion costs. Demand is growing, creating and 4G coverage in the urban areas Tweya stated that the policy further the need for major new investments to and has limited coverage in most ruralaims to enable access to modern, clean serve demand in many areas, the docu- ment stressed.

27 July - 02 August 2017 BUSINESS 9 HARD WORK: Construction industry is ready for action. Photo contributed NO MONTHLY FEES OR COMMISSIONS CHARGED Provides a guideline in terms of their capacity ON ALL INVESTMENTCONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS.DIRECTORY OUTWINDHOEK - Namibia’s construction industry is “ready provides a guideline in terms of INTEREST RATES AREfor action” with its newly published CIF Annual Directory their capacity of handling respective COMPETITIVE AND2017/2018. The publication showcases the diversity and projects. Depending on the size of MARKET RELATED.capacity of the members of the Construction Industries the tender, Namibian companies canFederation (CIF) of Namibia. also join forces. SEE ALL RATE DETAIL ON OUR WEBSITE Business Reporter eral manager of the CIF said, “The The directory is target for all levels AND AT REGIONAL directory is hot-off-the-press and of government – central, regional BRANCHES.It features a spectrum of contractors, we are truly very excited about this and local. Ministers and their depu- FUNDS CAN BE from small-to-medium-sized con- new edition. By the time of going ties, permanent secretaries, regional DEPOSITED VIAtractors with annual turnover of one to print, a total of 373 paid-up CIF councillors, mayors, chief executive EFT, STOP ORDERSmillion Namibian Dollars to busi- member companies were listed in officers of state-owned enterprisesnesses with previous annual turnover our directory.” as well as local authorities will all OR AT YOUR NEARESTof well above N$200 million. receive a copy. BRANCH. A critical feature of the directory Bärbel Kirchner, consulting gen- is the categorisation of companies, Consultants in the industry, which NDIUREMCTBBREARNCSH: based on their annual turnover. This includes engineers, architects and quantity surveyors, are also recipi- 06O1S4H3A4K8A3T0I 0 ents of the directory. 06O1M4U3T4H8IY4A00Nam economist winsinternational award 0W61IN43D4HO8E10K0 served as a proxy to economic Business Reporter growth. EXEMPLARY: Dr Cyril Ogbokor. [email protected] Photo contributedWINDHOEK - The Namibian The study found positive relation-Management Sciences scholarly fra- ships amongst the four variables postgraduate levels. He has writtenternity recently made its mark on the used in the study. Ogbokor explained and published extensively in peer-world of economics after it received that this positive relationship sug- reviewed scholarly journals. His re-an award at the recently concluded gests that the economy of Namibia search accomplishments are mainlyInternational Conference on Busi- can potentially be expanded by in macroeconomics, developmentness and Management Dynamics. means of foreign trade, which is also economics, international economics in line with broad economic theory. and econometrics. Dr Cyril Ogbokor, an Associate Di-rector in the Faculty of Management Secondly, he stated that the The conference was jointly hostedSciences at the Namibian University study found that economic growth by a consortium of four universities,for Science and Technology (NUST) responds stronger to changes in ex- one in Africa and three in Europe., won the Best Paper Award at the ports and foreign direct investmentconference for his paper titled: compared to changes in exchange“Promoting Economic Growth in rates. Ogbokor explained that theNamibia through Foreign Trade: Ap- implications of the research are thatplication of Co-integration Method”. the results of the research could be used to improve economic policy The paper assesses the possibility for Namibia and other developingof a long-run relationship between countries.foreign trade and economic growthin Namibia. Furthermore, exports, He concluded by providing direc-foreign direct investment (FDI) and tions on further research opportuni-exchange rates were used as poten- ties on the subject.tial predictors of economic growth,while real gross domestic product Ogbokor holds a Doctorate in Eco- nomic Science and over the years he has taught at both undergraduate and

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12 ENTERTAINMENT 27 July - 02 August 2017MARBLE RHINOCreating awareness for poaching through art CALENDARPROJECT TAKES OFF 8TH NATIONAL CERAMICSWINDHOEK - Short-sighted and hasty, the Namibian rhino is a homely beast, and although solitary in nature, it BIENNALEfaces extinction for its horns from poachers. Date: 27 July Venue: National Art Gallery of Zorena Jantze Namibia Time: 18:00 for 18:30The Franco-Namibian Cultural AT WORK: French Artist Gé Pellini and his assistant Ngavee third-year Diploma sculpting student from COTA. Tickets: Free EntranceCenter (FNCC), in partnership Photo Zorena Jantze JOSEPH'S DILEMMA PLAYwith Hunters United Against Date: Thursday, 27 July (ends 28Poaching (HUAP), the Ministry of Portes added that the rhino is not it was made possible by the generous expressed that he wishes to create an July)Environment and Tourism (MET), only an iconic animal within the support of Namibia Wildlife Resorts, environment of anti-poaching with Venue: National Theatre ofthe Namibian Professional Hunters biological diversity on Earth but Save the Rhino Trust and Toyota his art. NamibiaAssociation (NAPHA), as well a key-issue which addresses and Gobabis. Time: 18:00 to 20:00as international renowned French challenges Namibia’s ability to keep He added that the gala dinner and Tickets: N$85, Gate: N$115artist, Gé Pellini, launched the rhino it safe now and in the future. “We invite bidders from all corners live auction which will be held onproject. of the earth to participate in our 31 August at the Windhoek Country DESERT STORM BOXINGEnvironment minister, Pohamba Nicole Schwandt from NAPHA online auction, including finding a Club will raise funds towards MATCHShifeta said that he is particularly explained that Pellini had the new home for the work of art coming further anti-poaching initiatives by Date: Friday, 28 Julythankful to the world-renowned privilege of experiencing close-up to life,” Schwandt said. auctioning the final of his marble Venue: The Dome, SwakopmundPellini for coming to support us his encounters with Namibian rhinos as sculpture. Time: 18:00ministry in the fight against rhino The man of the moment, Pellini RUGBY AFRICA GOLD CUP:poaching and to stop poaching in NAMIBIA VS. KENYANamibia. Date: Saturday, 29 July Venue: Hage Geingob Rugby Shifeta added that the efforts to Stadiumprotect Namibia’s rhinos are partly to Time: 16:00ensure that its future generation willsustainably utilise the same resources BATTLE OF THE PHOENIXthat are present currently. RACE DAY Date: Saturday, 29 July He added that anti-poaching Time: 08:00 - 21:00efforts are hampered by a number of Venue: Tony Rust Race Track,factors and one of them is a lack of Windhoekfinancial resources, making the event THE ART OF SENSEScrucial for conservation and wildlife EXHIBITIONprotection. Date: Saturday, 29 July (ends 02 July) Patrick Portes, Director of FNCC, Time: 10:00 - 21:00stated that once completed, the Venue: Strand Hotel Swakopmundlife-sized rhino sculted from ablock of marble from Karibib JEEP CLUB NAMIBIA FAMILYmarble will challenge Namibians FUN DAYby reminding them daily about the Date: Saturday, 29 Julyrhino’s endangerment and the critical Time: 12:00situation in Namibia. Venue: Eagles Beer Garden (Black Pearl), WindhoekWindhoek Woordfees celebrates language SUNSET SALSA Date: Saturday, 29 JulyEntertainment Reporter TIME17:00 VENUE: Cramer Ice Cream,WINDHOEK – Some say that WELLSPOKEN: Organiser Chrisna Beuke-Muir and Revonia Kahivere, CSI Manager at FNB Namibia. Photo contributed Windhoeklearning a new language feels likebecoming another person. Whether to collectively bringing about mini Festival kick off yesterday, 26 Lambrechts, philosophical talk withspoken eloquently or with haste, change,” Kahivere said. The major July, at the Maerua Mall Rooftop, Herman Wasserman on 28 July, andlanguage expands the horizons of Word Festival is held every second with writer Lloyd Zandberg. ‘storievuur’ with Dawie Prinsloo,human consciousness, revealing year with a Mini Festival in the Mario van Wyk and Barend Spiesidiosyncrasies distinct to a particular alternative years. She added that other highlights on 28 July, as well as a writers’ talkculture. include music and lyrics on 27 July, on 29 July. Kahivere added that this year, a with Henriette van Wyk and Sanet Windhoek Woordfees (WWF) willhost its 5th festival, a demonstrationthat Namibian has quality Afrikaanswriters in the country and that theirstories are worth telling. Revonia Kahivere, FNB CorporateSocial Responsibility Manager,at the launch of the Woordfees inWindhoek said that not only will theWindhoek Wordfees entertain, but italso aims at making people think. Kahivere added that arts andculture development, which includeslanguages, was one of the corefocus areas of the FNB Foundationand believed that language hasthe potential to united a nation,stimulates thought, and allowspeople to express their opinions. “Language is formed by culture,while culture is influenced andimpacted by language. Languageis the medium of culture. FNBbelieves in working and learningtogether, promoting culture throughthe experiences of communitieslocally, nationally and globally

27 July - 02 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT 13NIGHT UNDER THEGerman and Namibianmusicians set for stellar performance Outere,outereSTARS BECKONS Robbie, jy moet nxa laain die naweekWINDHOEK - All roads lead to the Goethe-Institut’s cozy courtyard on the first Friday of every month for a stel- boeta. You have been quite an inspira-lar performance by Namibian and German musicians, and August’s edition of Night Under the Stars is set to tion to all sport lovers in this country.warm hearts. Your energy during games for both the Brave Warriors and Stalile (African Entertainment Reporter Stars) is something we will remember for the rest of our lives. Namibians,Featuring on stage are Nasim Tekie and STARS: Nasim Tekie and Ashwyn Mberi. Photo contributed let’s go in numbers to take Robbie toAshwyn Mberi, who are to present a caressing his last resting place.combination of their vocal talents that can Magents!, its winter time, a time whenproduce sounds of Rock, Reggae, Rnb and all men gear themselves for huntingSoul. trips. Well, uhh… umm... all men hunt different things during winter time. I “Music lovers should expect two voices that prefer Kudu and Gemsbok. Bags wereproject a combination of love and poetry about ready, guns were loaded, off to theexperiences in life,” said Tekie, a medicine mountainous Khomashochland! I tellstudent at the University of Namibia. Michelle you, the amount of dop and food on aNamases, communications officer at the Goethe hunting trip mixed with all the twakCentre, explained that Tekie has a great passion pratery in the bush forms part of afor music and is inspired by Motown Soul hunting trip.from the 1950s that brought the raw reality of a Wives never understand what we asbroken heart and the incalculable bliss of a first men talk about for 2-3 days in thekiss to life through music. bush… trust me… its not about you asseblief tog! Kyk nê, die manne het “Having performed with numerous oorlog gemaak… Gemsbokke andwell-known and having written songs for Zebras were constantly rolling downaward-winning musicians, Nasim’s golden those mountains as we ‘’fixed‘’ them.and harmonious voice will be up against Dragging a Gemsbok from a moun-another,” Namases said. She added that tain with a Nama is no joke. Here IAshwyn is no stranger to the stage and the thought I was fit and strong … a veryNamibian audience, and is to contrast Nasim’s skinny Nama guy helped me drag acaressing voice with his sultry tone and hard- Gemsbok from a mountain. After ahitting lyrics. Namases added that the two few pulls I was so tired… this guymultitalented individuals who play instruments keeps on screaming at me; ‘’Etsesuch as guitar and djembe are bound to create Nebel trek re trek!” The pride afteran unforgettable evening full of expression. downing yourself leaves any man with so much pride when you go home The concert kicks off at 19h00 on Friday 4 with meat.August and entrance is N$20. The Goethe- Quite an insight as to what ourInstitut Namibia is located on 1-5 Fidel Castro forefathers felt like a 1000 years ago.Street, Windhoek. Now the problem is my pride took me too far. I felt so proud shooting aYvonne Chaka Chaka to visit Walvis Gemsbok and then I decided to make it a profile pic on my wattsap status. Niel Terblanche acting as the UNICEF Regional of the song ‘Kulila’ as recorded she will also participate at strategic Dumb move… origheid! Now you Goodwill Ambassador for Eastern by Yvonne Chaka Chaka and the events to engage with partners, in- know mos all black people this timeWALVIS BAY - The long-standing and Southern Africa. In this regard, Sunshine Centre Children’s Choir a cluding private sector stakeholders of the month are mos broke and hun-relationship between South African Chaka Chaka will be the guest of year ago. to rally behind children’s rights. gry mbuae. The calls, wattsaps andsuperstar and the Sunshine Chil- honour at a fundraising gala dinner SMSs started to flow in like crazy!dren’s Centre in Walvis Bay will that will be held as part of UNICEF Chaka Chaka, fulfilled her pledge As part of her contribution to the And julle mense have mos a verybe augmented by a visit of Yvonne Namibia’s ongoing activities to made in June 2016, to use her voice centre and she is advocating for the sleek, botsotso way of sugarcoatingChaka Chaka. celebrate UNICEF’s 70th, as well and influence to leverage support inclusion of children living with things when you ask for something. as the Sunshine Centre’s 21st, an- for children and to advocate for disabilities. The fundraising event Here are a few wattsaps I received the The songstress also dedicates niversaries. the rights of children during the is aimed to raise fund for the centre last week from the whole of Katutura :her life to service to humanity by Advocacy Dinner on Private Sector and demonstrate the many talents 1 . Etse Nebel, ti axa… outere kau! The occasion will also be com- Partnership for Children’s Rights. that children living with disabilities 2. Mbuae Nevella, tupao onyama memorated by the official release have. arikana tog, tuatondjara! During her visit to the country 3. Hola boet, die kat slaap op die stoof… outere vleis kao! 4. Etse aub (Rehoboth Baster), brêk jy of het jy daai Gemsbok self geskiet? Outere! 5 . Jirre wat weet jy van skiet af…. kom los re ʼn stukkie vleis! 6 . Neville for real, did you shoot that… can I have the skin? (This one… seriously, I know he wants meat!) 7 . Hey jy, ek het jou gat afgevee toe jy klein was… outere some of that meat! Phew!, I was so tired after all those ‘’outere outere‘’ messages. I changed my wattsap status immediately. Just to declare, I did not receive any, any messages from any Boere or Blokkop friends of mine… I believe they still in the bush hunting themselves!

14 SPORT 27 July - 02 August 2017FINAL WHISTLELandofthe Brave will miss an iconFOR ROBBIEWINDHOEK-A memorial service was yesterday held for the most ardent sport fan, Robson“Robbie” Savage, at the St. Andrew’s Catholic Church Hall in Khomasdal. Gabby TjirozeThe service was attended by DRIBBLER: Namibia’s Dynamo Fredericks in action against Zimbabwe.personalities from different sports Photo contrubutedcodes, members of the Namibia FootballAssociation (NFA), as well as both Warriors throughfamily and friends who came in large to next roundnumbers to pay their final respect. FAREWELL: Robbie Savage. Photo credit: Kalie Photograph Gabby Tjiroze all square at 1-1 on aggregate. A final condolences service will The match then proceeded tobe held tomorrow, 28 July, at the St. sport codes. Robbie represented any Nations in 1998 in Burkina Faso, and THE Brave Warriors kept theirAndrew’s Catholic Church Hall in Namibian sports team donning the he continued the journey of supporting promise to the late sport mascot, a penalty shoot-out which sawKhomasdal. Robbie, who has been national colours. His sports family are another generation of players as they Robbie Savage, and mastered out Namibia winning. Warriors weredescribed by many as a true legendary left with a void that cannot be filled,” helped Namibia make her second a 5-4 penalties shootout victory left with all to do after being beatensupporter who never hesitated to choose he said. As suggested by the Head of appearance at the continental showpiece against Zimbabwe last week 1-0 in the first leg in Windhoekwhat his heart really desired, died last State, the NFA will also send Robbie in 2008 in Ghana, where again he was Sunday to advance to the final recently.week Thursday at the Katutura State off with a befitting match on 20 August present to see it all. Last year he was round of the 2018 ConfederationHospital after he suffered a stroke. when Brave Warriors meet Comoros presented with the Best Supporter of of Africa Footfall (CAF) Africa The triumphant Brave WarriorsThe 50-year-old supporter has been in the African Nations Championship the Year award at the MTC Namibia Nations Championships (CHAN). are now set to travel to Comoroshospitalised for almost two months (Chan) third round second leg at the Premier League awards ceremony. He for the Third Round first leg on 11while being treated for diabetes mellitus. Sam Nujoma Stadium. He made his will be laid to rest in the Khomasdal Zimbabwe led the match by 1-0 August and the second meetingHe rose to fame as the unofficial first appearance at the African Cup of Cemetery in Windhoek on Saturday. as the game proved stubbornly will be in Windhoek on 18 August.national sport mascot. His patriotism indefinable, but ultimately, it ended The winner will qualify to the 2018was spotted by President Hage Geingob CHAN to be held in Kenya nextwhen he was prime minister, who year.last week, also joined in with manyNamibians to pay tribute to the latecelebrated Namibian number one superfan, describing him as a true patriotand national icon. “Namibian Footballhas lost a mascot – an ardent, loyaland patriotic supporter, not only of thebeautiful game, but of all NamibianYEAR 3 EXAMINATION BASED RECORDING TIME SUBJECT NAME SUBJECT CODE Venue:08:00-08h30 International Travel Tourism & Hospitality INTOS3 IOL Regional Offices08:30-09:00 TE30D309:00-09:30 Tourism and Environment III TE30S3 Mode of Presentation:09:30-10:00 Tourism and Environment INO0D3 LYNC 10:00-10:40 SHR0D3 Travel Tourism & Hospitality III International Operations SH20D3 DATE: 10:40-11:10 Strategic Human Resource Management I CBT0D3 29 July 2017 11:10-11:40 Strategic Human Resource Management II Human Resource Development III CBTSCONTENT BASED CONTACT CLASSES TIME: GROUP 6 SUBJECT CODE Venue:08:00 - 08:30 SUBJECT NAME DPPE-CL11; BESP-CL11 IOL Regional Offices08:35 - 09:05 Computer Literacy – EDO DJPE-CL11; DES-CL1109:10 - 09:40 Computer Literacy 1 – EDO DJPE-CL12; DES-CL12 Mode of Presentation: Computer Literacy 2 – EDO LYNC09:45 - 10:10 DPPE-CLRS11; DJPE-CLRS11 10:15 -10:35 Children’s Literature and Reading Support DJPE-LSSDM11 DATE: 10:40 - 11:30 Learner Support, School Readiness & Multi-Grade Teaching 29 July 2017 11:35 - 12:05 DPPE-VA11; DJPE-VA11; BESP-SSVA11 12:10 – 12:35 Visual Arts DPPE-LOLS11; BESP-LOLS1112:40 – 13:20 Life Orientation and Life Skills 1 DPPE-PHE12; DJPE-PHE12 13:25 – 13:55 Physical and Health Education 1 DJPE-RMLS1114:00 – 14:25 Religious, Moral and Life Skills Education 2 DPPE-LOLS12; BESP-LOLS12 14:30 – 15:10 Life Orientation and Life Skills 2 DPPE-PHE21; DJPE-PHE21 15:15 – 15:35 Physical and Health Education 2 DPPE-NM21; DJPE-NM2115:40 – 16:00 DPPE-EE21; DJPE-EE2116:05 – 16:45 Numeracy and Mathematics 1 DPPE-EE22; DJPE-EE2216:50 – 17:20 Environmental Education 1 (Pre-Primary & Junior Primary) DPPE-NM22; DJPE-NM22 17:25 – 17:55 Environmental Education 2 (Pre-Primary & Junior Primary) DPPE-EE31; DJPE-EE31 17:55 – 18:30 DPPE-NM31; DJPE-NM31 Numeracy and Mathematics 2 DPPE-LSM32; DJPE-LSM32 Environmental Education 3 (Pre-Primary & Junior Primary) Numeracy and Mathematics 3 Learning Support in Mathematics Contact us today for more information: Call Centre +264 61 270 9100 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.iol.na

27 July - 02 August 2017 ADVERT 15 GOBABISCHAMPIONS ARE MADE, NOT JUST TRAINEDNarrating on his return trip to cattle country, Gobabis, Peter de Villiers especially underscored how impressed he is with the passion and zeal that youngNamibians approach challenges with. “I am especially touched by how these youngsters are passionate about sharing what they learned during our clinicswith those that do not have the same opportunities as them,” he said after a High Performance Coaching Clinic at the Gobabis Gymnasium School.During the clinic, de Villiers reminded the coaches that they are not only coaching players to win championships, they are actually coaching championsof change for their respective communities. In continued praise to Trustco for availing the opportunity to his team, Antonio Tripodi, the school’s coach,narrated that himself and his team internalised the value of committing to every opportunity with a positive outlook and are now reaping from that. @trustco_group www.tgh.na

16 SPORT 27 July - 02 August 2017 SPORTCLASH OF THE TITANSUnamandWandererssetforrugbythrillerWINDHOEK – Namibian rugby enthusiasts will be treatedto titanic clashes to decide the various league winners onSaturday at the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium, where themarauding Welwitchias will play Kenya for the Gold Cup inthe main match of the day. Gabby Tjiroze Meanwhile, Wanderers overcame READY: Wanderers in action. Photo contributed a tough encounter complicated byThe rugby menu will be a befit- dubious referee decisions that embar- ting memorial to the late Robbie rassed even Suburbs supporters withSavage, who became an international 25 penalties against 9 and pushed therecognisable super fan after he initially game into extra time when Wandererswon the hearts as a rugby mascot. He winning after the hooter signalled thewill be buried this weekend. end of the game. UNAM will face rivals Wanderers in In the First League, arch-rivals andthe Rugby Premier League final after neighbouring towns, Grootfontein andboth teams successfully navigated Tsumeb will compete for the spoils.their semis last weekend. This will be The Grootfontein side overpoweredthe third time the two teams meet in West Coast Sharks by 48-27, whilethe final of the league. UNAM won Tsumeb sent the Swallows home tothe final against Wanderers for the first Lüderitz with 51-17.time in 2015. Grootfontein surprised friend and foe UNAM, still unbeaten in all competi- with lock Kaaphama, showing that hetions this season, trounced newcomers, is a talent Namibian rugby cannot af-Walvis Bay, 44-0 in what appeared ford to lose, with a magnificent displayto be a one-sided affair. Walvis Bay, of talent and flair.playing in the Premier League for thefirst time this season, were no match It will be the third consecutive yearfor their well-conditioned opponents that UNAM will compete for the finalwho led 11-0 at half time but ran in after the university club won the titlefive tries and three conversions in the the last two years. The clash for thesecond half. last top spots is also open for the six teams to fight tooth and nail for third and fourth place. Welwitschias through to finalCHAMPIONS: Ananias Shikongo, Johannes Nambala and, Even Tjiviju the Gabby Tjiroze Both teams are unbeaten in the participated in five World Cups sinceguide showing off their medals.  Photo contributed competition and bagged the maxi- their first appearance in 1999, is a WINDHOEK-The Rugby Africa Gold mum five points, which saw Namibia favourite to qualify again.Paralympic duo shine Cup 2017 final will reach its climax leading with 20 points and Kenya when the top two rivals go head-to- with 17. The race for the other four positions head at the Hage Geingob stadium on could also be down to arithmetic and Saturday, 29 July. Namibia has won the last three edi- the pecking order could be decided tions of the Gold Cup in 2014, 2015 on 5 August when the Africa Gold Namibia will contest Kenya and a and 2016. The clash against Kenya Cup concludes. Zimbabwe will also win for the Welwitschias will mean a is not expected to be an easy task for host Tunisia this weekend and on 5 fourth straight year title. them, even though they have demon- August Senegal will travel to Tunisia strated the capability to rise to the oc- and Zimbabwe will visit Uganda to The Welwitschias cemented their casion when it is so required, and the conclude the tournament. place at the top of the standings with same attitude they displayed in their a fourth straight bonus-point win after last match against Tunisia will again The winner of the tournament will beating Uganda 48-24, while second- be expected against Kenya. be declared Africa’s champion, and placed Kenya saw off Zimbabwe the top five teams will take part in the 41-22 in Harare last weekend. Namibia, a tier-two nation in 2018 qualifiers for the 2019 World the World Rugby tier system, has Cup.in London year’s Olympic Games in Brazil. Gold Paralympian, Ananias Gabby Tjiroze FINAL: Namibia’s Eugene Jantjies in last weekend’s match against Uganda.  Photo contributed Shikongo, is Africa’s fastest (T11)WINDHOEK - Namibian sprinters, 200m sprinter. Shikongo, the 200mJohannes Nambala and Ananias reigning champion, won the 200mShikongo, once again put Na- with a Paralympic Record time ofmibia on the global map when they 22.44 seconds and also came thirdbagged Silver medals in their re- in both the T11 100m and 400mspective races at the 2017 Interna- sprints when he competed in thetional Paralympic Committee (IPC) Paralympics last year in Brazil,World Athletics Championships, where he won three medals.held in London recently. The duo, who are visually im- Nambala won his second and paired and overcame difficult odds,Namibia’s third medal at the cham- almost had their dreams shatteredpionships last week when he came as they almost failed to participatesecond in the Men’s T13 400m in the competition due to financialfinal and Ananias Shikongo also constraints. First National Bankwon Namibia’s third medal when (FNB), however, came to theirhe won a Silver medal in the Men’s rescue and sponsored the athletes.T11 100m final on 15 July. Yesterday, they had a heroes’ welcoming organised by the bank’s Nambala recently scooped two Parkside Head Office in Independ-Gold medals for the country at ence Avenue.the FAZAA World Para AthleticsGrand Prix in Dubai. He clinched Other athletes who representedhis first Gold medal when he won Namibia were Lahja Ishitile andthe men’s T13 200m race, before Eino Mushila, although they cameclaiming another Gold medal in back empty-handed, as well asthe T13 400m race. He is also a guides Even Tjiviju and Sydneytwo times Silver medalist at last Kamuaruuma.