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WINNING NUMBERSNEWS BUSINESS P 08 SPORT 13 2215924 53 1 2176916 53NAC TRADE TYSON 8 2210771 53SUSPENDS TOP DECLINES READY FOR 13 2216120 53EXECUTIVES IN QI RUSSIAN 6 2194347 53 P 03 P20 REMINDER THESE 5 NUMBERS APPEARED IN LAST WEEK’S INFORMANTÉ. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER.www.informante.web.na • 061-275 4700 Find us on Your Community NEWSPAPER • 22 June - 28 June 2017 • Edition # 586SURFER BREAKS WIDOW FIGHTINGCustomary law in inheritance disadvantaging womenNECK IN-LAWS FOR HOUSE Niel Terblanche Customary laws on inheritance in the country continue to cause hardship to widows and their children who in most instances get the short end of the stick during what should be a grieving period.THE recent frenzied hunt for the interna-tionally famous longest barrel wave set in Aili Iilongathe world at Donkey Bay in Walvis Bay hada downside when one surfer broke his neck Awidow, Uzembia Haikondja, DESTITUTE: Uzembia Haikondja with her two eldest children. Photo: Salomon Elagowhen trying to ride the swell in very rough better known as Meme Kapii-conditions. yana, who resides at Okahandja of women in the country facing signature and sold their Walvis Bay are acting unlawfully. There is Park, is currently fighting tooth and possible evictions from homes by house for well below market value. common law, customary and stat- During the incident, an act of selflessness nail to stay in her home with her spouses or extended families. utory law that protect the right ofand many years of experience by an interna- three children after her husband of Emmerentia Helu from the Legal heirs and stipulate the procedurestionally renowned surfer from Hawaii in all 13 years, Venasiu Hamesho, passed Informanté last week reported Assistance Centre (LAC), stressed and other legal requirements forprobability saved the life of a body-boarder away seven years ago. a case of a 70-year-old pension- the fact that grabbing of the de- transferring property from a de-from Cape Town. The ability of paramedics er, Farida Sattar, who was left ceased properties is unlawful. ceased estate to the rightful heirs,”based along the Namibian coast to reach the According to Haikondja, her homeless by her husband, Abdool she said.injured surfer also saved the man from a life husband verbally told her that he Sattar, after he allegedly forged her “Many times people who justof paralysis. Hawaiian Eli Olsen saw the left their shack under her name, but grab property when someone diesbody-boarder go down. she cannot provide a title deed as the battle for the property against “I saw this body-boarder go down hard on her in-laws rages on.a set wave. He was getting a solid barrel,really deep but then it ran away from him. “Now that my husband hasI caught sight of this guy laying face down passed on, the house now belongsin the impact zone while everyone else was to me and my children but now hislooking out to sea for the next set. I paddled family is trying to kick us out likeup to him and saw he had blood on his dogs and take over everything. It’sface,” recalls Olsen. not right at all and where do they want his children to go? Govern- Olsen said he rolled him over and found ment should look into this matter,”he was conscious but unable to move. she said. “Thinking this was most definitely a neck A customary system of inher-injury, I swung around behind him and put itance that is practiced mostly inhim into a C-spine position supporting his the populous North moves propertyhead and neck with my hands and arms not to one’s children or spouse,through his shoulders. Together with a few but to one’s siblings who share theother surfers we got him to the beach. Once same mother as the deceased.on the beach we laid him down real slowand built up the sand around his neck and In this system, the widow andhead as a neck brace,” added Olsen. her children belong not to the husband’s family, but to the wife’s Another godsend was that UK surfer and own matrilineal relatives who areER doctor Callum Swift, who is travelling supposed to care for her.through Africa with his brother, was at thescene moments after Eli had stabilised the Haikondja added that she hasbody-boarder, a South African from Cape been referred to the WanahedaTown named Stefan Dryer. police station to mediate on the matter, but to no avail. Within 30-mins of the accident, and withthe fast and efficient help of local surfers, “I went to the Women and Childthe medical response team was guided out Protection Unit for assistance andto the strip and had Dreyer transferred to the they referred me to the Wanahedaambulance. police station but up to now they have not come to me to help me Dreyer was taken to a Walvis Bay hospital. solve the dispute with my in-laws,”Scans and X-rays showed that he had bro- she explained.ken his neck. Shortly after being admittedto hospital, the surfer was airlifted back to This is just one out of many casesCape Town. It was later established that he did notsustain permanent paralysis and he wouldregain full movement once he heals. 12N$ .99 21.N$ 99 Fruitree 1Lt Bokomo Rusks ass 500g 17N$ .99 Weetbix 450g 22/06/2017 - 25/06/2017 21N$0 .99 Bokomo OatsWEEKEND VALUE! 1kg Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

2 NEWS 22 June - 28 June 2017 Impersonated police officer and used fake witnessesFRAUDSTER GRANTEDN$30K BAILA 26-year-old man accused of corruption and defrauding mundji, launched a formal bail appli- Magistrate Michelle Kuberskygovernment of N$410 000 has been granted N$30 000 cation on 12 June. The investigating has since ordered that Panduleni FRAUDSTER: Jennifer Kays.bail in the Katutura Magistrate’s court on Tuesday. officer, Vicky Shikukumwa, did not provides his residential address in Photo contributed oppose bail and said that the suspect Windhoek and in the North and hand Eba Kandovazu witnesses in court. would not pose a flight risk as he over his travelling documents. She Former Reho The duo each face charges of does not have money to his name. added that the he reports twice a manager jailedSackaria Panduleni, alongside week, on Mondays and Fridays, at for fraud 29-year-old former Windhoek corruptly using office or position for Public Prosecutor, Victoria Thomp- the Wanaheda police station.Prosecutor, Ivan Tjizu, is accused gratification, corruptly using a false son, further indicated that the suspect Gabby Tjirozeof claiming false witness fees and document, conspiring to commit handed himself over to the police It was also ordered that Panduleni A former Rehoboth Town Councilmisrepresenting false informa- offences under the Anti-Corruption and was cooperative. Thompson also should not leave the district of Wind- finance manager, Jennifer Kays, wastion to presiding magistrates and Act and contravening sections of the noted that the investigating officer hoek without informing the investi- sentenced to three years imprisonmentarranging individuals to pose as Prevention of Organised Crime Act was done investigating Panduleni. gating officer. on Monday for deceiving her company and impersonating a police officer. She added that statements from with false qualifications. former colleagues of Tjizu, from The matter was remanded to 4 Panduleni’s lawyer, Mbanga Siyo- magistrates and police officers need- September for further investigations. Kays, who has been employed at the ed to be obtained. Tjizu is represented by Kalundu council since August 2015, was convicted Kamwi. on eleven counts, including corruption, fraud and forgery for claiming to have aAccomplice in Groot Aub murder on run B.Comm degree from the University of Namibia. Crime Reporter tion purposes. that the murder suspect was on the On closer examination, the inves-THE police is looking for an The arrest of a South African sus- run for alleged rape and will have tigating officers observed the soil The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC)accomplice of the suspect who is to face this charge first before he close to where the car was parked investigated a corruption case againstin custody for the murder of Franz pect followed after members of the appears in court on suspicion of was disturbed. After some probing Kays, in respect of the forgery and subse-Scherer, who earlier in the week Groot Aub community spotted the murder. they discovered the body of the late quent use of the forged qualifications towas reported missing at Groot Aub late Scherer’s car driven through Scherer. secure a position as Financial Manager atand upon investigation was found the village by the alleged killer. His Kanguatjivi thanked the commu- the Rehoboth Town Council.buried in a shallow grave near a passenger was identified as a pos- nity members who led the police to Kanguatjivi also disclosed that thesandpit that he mined for construc- sible accomplice and the police are the vehicle and pointed out the driv- police are working on various leads During the investigation of the matter, it now searching for this person. er who in turn led the police to the and at this stage cannot divulge was also found that the same qualifications spot where the car was supposed to more information as it can hamper were presented and used at her previous Deputy Commissioner, Edwin be parked. the investigation into the murder. workplace, Namibian Airports Company. Kanguatjivi, last night revealed She was then arrested and charged with eleven counts of corruption, fraud and ut-State rejects guilty plea in tering of a forged instrument. She pleadedlove-triangle murder guilty to the charges and was sentenced to an effective term of three years imprison-Eba Kandovazu ment at the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court.The prosecution in the trial of the LOVERS: Rachel Rittman and Ryno du Preez. Photo: Eba Kandovazu Kays, a mother of a 23-year-old, was toldmurder case of a 35-year-old man a request that Olivier described as a she faked qualifications to governmentwho was allegedly murdered by his Du Preez was yesterday accorded a allegations against both accused. delay tactic. Ujaha is claiming that institutions, to which she was employed towife and her young lover in Goba- guilty plea to the charges of mur- Attorney Boris Isaacs, who repre- Rachel is currently unable to follow the prejudice of not only those institutionsbis four years ago has disputed and der, defeating the course of justice court proceedings. but also those applicants who held au-withdrawn one of the suspect’s guilty and conspiring to murder. The state sents du Preez, argued that the State thentic qualifications and were at the timepleas in the High Court on Tuesday. prosecutors, Martinho Olivier, and should then avoid using the contents “We therefore cannot state whether roaming the streets without employment. Ethel Ndlovu were given a chance to in the plea explanation, including the these attacks occurred at the time of Rachel Rittman, 46, and her lover, analyse the suspect’s plea explanation confessions made thereof, in proving the commission of the alleged crimes She benefitted from her criminal entre-Ryno du Preez, 33, are alleged to have and ordered for its withdrawal. their case against his client. but it could be a possibility. We preneurship as she got employed and wasmurdered Rudolf Rittman, 35, in an therefore need a professional,” Ujaha earning monthly salaries which she wasattempt to cash in on the inheritance. Olivier informed Judge Christie Meanwhile, the widow, Rachel is stated. not entitled to. Liebenberg that the State will call claiming to have been suffering from Rachel reportedly gave her husband witnesses to testify and investigations anxiety attacks and depression. Her Judge Liebenberg remanded the Magistrate Mwilima Mwilima sentencedunidentified pills which caused him will go on as planned, to prove the lawyer, Hipura Ujaha, wants her to matter to Thursday, 22 June. Kays to three years’ imprisonment andto become drowsy and lose concen- undergo psychological observation, ordered that her pension money amount-tration. She then allegedly called du ing to N$79 000 be returned to the townPreez, who was waiting nearby, to council as part of mitigation of their loss atrepeatedly stab him with a knife as he the accused’s expense.lay in an incapacitated state. Her counsel urged the court to consider a According to the indictment, the sentence in the form of a fine of N$8 000,suspects loaded Rittman’s corpse into but the court considered taking all 10his car and drove it towards the Ho- counts together for a purpose of sentence.sea Kutako International Airport areawhere they burned his car, together “Our society demands its members notwith his remains. This, according to engage in corrupt activities such as theto court documents, was done in an accused did. These corrupt and fraudulentattempt to cover their tracks and to conducts compromise society’s moraldefeat the course of justice. fabric and it is for this reason that its representatives promulgated the ACC Act In addition, the duo face a charge of stipulating for harsher penalties for thoserobbery with aggravating circum- found wanting,” said Mwilima.stances. 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22 June - 28 June 2017 NEWS 3NAC SUSPENDS TOPTheairport expansion tender could be one of the reasonsEXECUTIVESThe Board of the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has suspended the Chief Executive Officer, Tamer El-Kalawi, andStrategic Executive of Projects: IT and Engineering, Courage Silombela, with immediate effect with full pay. Zorena Jantze other than to place them under im- Communications Managers, Nankelo awarded Syntex Technology the SCRUTINISED: The suspended CEO of mediate suspension. Katjiuongua said that she is not at CCTV tender for N$15,2 million - the NAC, Tamer El-Kallawi.This suspension precedes the liberty to expose the transgressions as double the amount quoted by a rival Photo contributed pending of the outcome of a full “This suspension does not constitute the case is under internal review by bidder, Schoeman Technologies,investigation into alleged transgres- disciplinary action and does not imply the board. Prior to these alleged trans- which also scored the highest pointssions that came to the attention of the any assumption of guilt or misconduct gressions, El-Kallawi was a suspect allocated by the evaluation committee.NAC Board. by the suspended employees,” Kauta in an investigation by the country’s explained. The chairperson said that Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) The deal caught the attention of Rodgers Kauta, the Chairperson of the suspension was done with the full relating to irregularities in a major the ACC after e-mails emerged fromthe Board of Directors of NAC, said approval and knowledge of the Min- CCTV contract at four airports that NAC official Silombela, also underin a press statement that due to the se- isters of Public Enterprises and Works was awarded to a company named suspension, addressed to the NACriousness of the alleged transgressions and Transport. Syntex Technology in 2014. board, in which he stated that El-and the provisions of the Disciplinary Kallwi altered the comments madeCode, the board had no other choice When pressed about the specific According to media reports, the to favour Syntex as per the tender transgressions of the two suspended investigations came after the NAC committee resolution. employees of the NAC, CorporateFinancing of NDP5 Early childhood development pitfallsremains vague Aili Iilonga both the Ministries of Health and Education spokesperson, Johanna Zorena Jantze Social Services, Gender Equality and Absalom, stressed that the ministry is TRAVELLING long distances to Child Welfare, and Education, Arts battling with the repetition of GradeTHE continued expansion in gov- TRANSPARENT?: Tom Alweendo. access basic services, the lack of and Culture need to work together to 1 and the low levels of literacy andernment’s personnel expenditure Photo contributed schools and poor roads are just forge smart partnerships which meet numeracy. “The only way to reverseis alarming and each year this line some of the challenges that chil- the health, sanitation, nutritional, this is to give more attention to earlyrepresents an ever-larger percent- According to Nangonya, the law dren younger than eight in various physical, socio-emotional and cogni- childhood development which theage of total expenditure. clearly states that a member who is regions, namely the Hardap, Ka- tive needs of all Namibian children. ministry is doing by collaborating at not in the fulltime employment of vango West, Kavango East, Kunene, technical level with various partners The recently launched National the State is entitled to such remu- Ohangwena, Omusati, Otjozondjupa The assessment further highlights to improve the lives of the children.Development Plan 5 (NDP5), covers neration, benefits, privileges and and Zambezi face on a daily basis. areas in which there are opportuni- We are fully aware of this importantfour key goals, namely to achieve allowances, including allowances ties for all stakeholders to strengthen intervention as being a vehicle toinclusive, sustainable and equitable for the reimbursement of travelling According to a study on the Early coordination, service delivery and take education to a level where weeconomic growth; build capable and and subsistence expenses incurred in Childhood Development (ECD), human capacity. “Integrated interven- can be sure that quality teachinghealthy human resources; ensure connection with the performance of both human and financial constraints tions for children aged 0-8 years can and learning can take place. We aresustainable environment; and promote his or her functions under this Act, as are limiting provision of the essential be a highly effective way to break working on increasing access, qualitygood governance through effective the Director-General with the concur- services for children before they intergenerational cycles of poverty and efficiency of Early Childhoodinstitutions. rence of the Minister of Finance, may enter formal education. According and violence, address social exclu- Development and Pre-Primary im- determine. to the findings from the assessment, sion, and enhance school readiness,” plementation,” she said. Although these grand goals have according to the study. Ministry ofbeen set to cater to the marginalised Although these benefits and travel-masses, the government has remained ling and subsistence expenses remain Hearing impaired face stigmatisationtight-lipped on the financing of the clandestine, Prime Minister Saarasitting fees of the newly-appointed Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, this week Gabby Tjiroze stigmatisation.” Beinhauer made forms of discrimination when they17 commissioners and the overall expressed concern over the rise of these remarks in a statement sent to are denied access to services clinics,financing of the project, which will government personal expenditure. FOR many people, the thought of the Ombudsman in a public hear- hospitals or banks due to the lack ofsupposedly be financed through an living a life in complete silence is ing on the prevalence of racism and skilled sign language interpreters inintangible public-private partnership. “What is this overtime? When all unthinkable. The idea of not hearing racial discrimination in Namibia. permanent posts. They are denied ac- the people are expected to carry out what is spoken reflects a reality that is cess to tertiary education, again due to On inquiry, spokesperson of the their duties in the time given to them, known to some Namibians. LIVING IN SILENCE: the lack of sign language interpretersNational Planning Commission why pay extra? It costs the taxpayer a Picture for illustrative purpose. but also due to the lack of differentia-(NPC), Fillemon Nangonya, said: whole lot of money,” she said. According to the Association for “With specific focus on the children tion between academic and vocational“the National planning deals with a Children with Language, Speech and with hearing loss, they are faced with streams at school,” said Beinhauer.number of areas and issues, therefore, Following several years of large Hearing Impairments of Namibiathe number had to be informed by all budget deficits, the country’s debt to (CLASH), the misconceptions about According to the National Statisticsareas relevant to the objectives of the GDP ratio is now well beyond the tar- hearing impairment have created an Agency Disability Report, below 10%commission so that the commission get 35% threshold, having surpassed atmosphere in which both passive and of unskilled persons with disabilitiesbenefit from that diverse of experi- 42%. active discrimination against the deaf get a tertiary education.ence.” still exist. Heide Beinhauer, a spokes- Albeit these deficit, for the 2017/18 person at CLASH said the organisa- “There is incorrect terminology used He added that the appointment of financial year, personnel expendi- tion does not really experience racism, and they are referred to as “deaf andthese commissioners is in accordance ture and subsidies and other current “but regarding discrimination there is dumb”, “the deaf ones”, “the mutes”,with the NPC Act which states the transfers (pensions, grants, transfers still a lack of awareness, a lack of un- etc. and are denied access to educa-commission consists of such mem- to SOEs and transfers to regional and derstanding and a lack of appropriate tion. For example, a learner becomesbers, not numbering less than 15 and local government) make up some information regarding people with dis- deaf after meningitis and is then notnot more than 19, appointed by the 71.6% of total expenditure. abilities. Superstition and traditional allowed back to his old mainstreamPresident, after consultation with the beliefs still play a big role, especially school but also not referred to a spe-Director-General. in the rural communities. All of this cial school for the Deaf,” she stressed. leads to and nourishes prejudice and With regard to the sitting fees of CLASH is a small NGO workingthese commissioners, Nangonya said with children with hearing loss, theirspecific fees given to commissioners families and communities.are confidential information. 9N$ .99 15N$0 .99 13.N$ 99 Mortein Airwick Dettol Bath soap 175g 300ml 280ml ass ass 22/06/2017 - 25/06/2017 15N$ .99 19N$ .99 Jik Cobra PasteWEEKEND VALUE! 750ml 350ml Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

4 NEWS 22 June - 28 June 2017 Educated girls and women build a better future Namibia lacks in scientificSAN GIRLS EDUCATED policiesON WOMEN’S RIGHTS Aili IilongaThe San community from different regions mibia Government in 1992. committee on issues of their Fund (UNFPA), Mona- Lisa concern. Zatjirua, gave some advice NAMIBIA lacks in thegathered in Windhoek to share the experienc- The convention states par- on what the San community ethics of medical andes they are facing in their society especially ties have a duty to report to The young women spoke should know about their rights biological research, which the committee monitoring about the violations to their under CEDAW. would be detrimental torelating to their rights. rights they are experiencing the country should it have CEDAW every four years on and called on stakeholders to Zatjirua said educated, healthy the intention to become a progress and challenges with support them in claiming their and skilled girls and women, knowledge-based society rights as guaranteed under and also boys and men, come by 2030, as per Vision Marthina K Mutanga on how far Namibia has come regard to the implementation CEDAW. together to build a better future 2030. with regard to protecting of women’s rights. for themselves, their families,The Women’s Leadership the rights of San women as Gender Specialist form communities and nations. These were the words of Centre (WLC) is work- guaranteed under the CEDAW Civil society organisations United Nations Population Minister of Higher Educa- have the right to submit alter- Photo Marthina K Mutanga tion, Training Innovation, Itah Kandjii-Murangi on aing in six San villages across Convention signed by the Na- native or shadow reports to the bioethics.Namibia to develop the Bioethics addresses the application of ethics toself-esteem, cultural pride, the field of medicine and healthcare.human rights, women’s rights, “Government hasknowledge, voice, visibility recognised that the STI is critical for socio-economicand leadership of young San transformation and that the bioethics policy inwomen. question helps to identify, analyse and propose solu-One of the participants, Patri- tions to complex ques- tions at the intersection ofcia Dinyando, said she learned science, technology, ethics and policy making,” shea lot about her legal rights as a said during a workshop last week on bioethics.San woman. She stressed that theThe WLC is thus enabling national efforts in science and innovation are crucialSan young women to engage to enhance bioethics poli- cies.with UN human rights mecha- “The ministry is workingnisms such as Convention on together with the health ministry in cooperationthe Elimination of all Form of with UNESCO to develop the best possible pathwaysDiscrimination against Women to establish a robust and effective national bioethics(CEDAW) and make their policy framework, and come up with a plan ofvoices heard at an international action for strengthening human and institutionallevel. capacity in the areas of bi- oethics, including medicalProgramme manager of ethics as well as research ethics,” she added.WLC, Liz Frank, said the pro- Since 2004, UNESCOgramme is aimed at deepening has cooperated with Namibia in the field ofthe women’s rights knowledge VOICES TO BE HEARD: San Women from different regions. science, technology and innovation (STI) policyand engage them in research to promote scientific knowledge to young boysCity road closures Better understanding of SPS needed and girls. Aili Iilonga traffic signs will be fined and Marthina K Mutanga is grounded in the country’s should be a system that rec- in the event of a crash, drivers Supreme Law, the Constitu- ognises the right of each andThe city of Windhoek has will be arrested and charged Namibia should design a So- tion, is divided between con- every Namibian to live a dig-announced the road closing with reckless driving,” the cial Protection Systems (SPS) tributory and non-contributory nified life, a system that willof several streets in the city to statement reads. that will cater to aspirations schemes. enable those that can, to bemake way for road rehabilita- of becoming a prosperous able to develop themselves andtion. Road closures include: and industialised nation, Kameeta said that it was a graduate from abject poverty, Garden Street and the inter- said the Minister of Povery global predicament , where and most importantly it should Windhoek spokesperson, Ed- section with Rev Michael Eradication and Social Wel- countries are moving towards allow for flexibility, monitor-mund Khoaseb, told Informanté Scott street fare, Zephania Kameeta. a reformation of their social ing and evalaution.that the roads will be closed Bach Street from the Sam protection systems in orderfor an unknown period of time Nujoma Road till John Mein- “We are dealing with well- to mitigate an array of social The government of Namibiastarting today, 21 June, to allow ert Street known issues and we have issues ranging from aging will review its social protec-for road maintenance. Robert Mugabe from Jan experts at our disposal, espe- populations, drug and alchohol tion landscape, is the fragmen- Jonker Road until Lazarett cally their civil society and abuse, povery amongst vulner- taion of the social safety nest. “At the moment, we do not Street faith based organisation. They able groups such as refugeesreally know how long the reno- John Meinert Street intersec- have been dealing with issues and migrants and income These programmes are scat-vations will be, but our aim is tion with Pasteur Street at grassroot level and I believe inequality. tered across various gover-to update at different basis and Hendrick Witbooi Drive such tasks do not need to take ment officers, ministries anddifferent points. This is all done from the intersection with months to be completed,” “We need a social protection agencies undermining theto help with the traffic flow,” he Mandume Ndemufayo to noted Kameeta. system that will guard against efficiency and effectiveness ofexplained. the intersection with Bernt job losses through mechanisa- these systems. Carlsson Kameeta added that Namibia tion that results from industial- According to the city police’s Florence Nightingale Street has one of the best social isation, while also addressing Social protection expertsofficial Facebook page, road from Bach Street protection systems in Africa, issues of poverty and inequali- from Malawi, Ghana, Finlandusers are cautioned to pay close Frans Indongo Street at the which is comparable to many ties,” said Kameeta. and other sectors of the Na-attention to police officers, intersection with Kasch Street systems in the development mibia economy unanimouslyflaggers and construction sign world. 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22 June - 28 June 2017 NEWS 5YA TOIVO, THE LIVINGFormerRobben Island Prisoners remember their friend and former cell mateLIBRARYNamibia will on Saturday lay to rest one of the country’s liberation struggle and iconic heroes, Andimba Toivo ya Toivo. Maria David & Eba Kandovazu total of 63 Namibians were incarcer- HAPPIER TIMES: Late ya Toivo, with his wife and children. Photo contributed ated at Robben Island, but only 22 areYa Toivo passed away at the age of currently alive. 92 at his Windhoek home on 9June. “When we were arrested in the white regime era, we were told that His body was flown to the North last the whites were the gods of blackweek, where friends, family and the people and that they could kill us atpublic paid their last respects. any given time. Ya Toivo was always against tribalism and always had his Former health practitioner and people’s back,” Iilonga said.former medical doctor the FoundingFather Dr Sam Nujoma, Dr Iyambo Ya Toivo’s body is set to depart forIndongo, last week described the late Keetmanshoop, to enable the publicya Toivo as a living library, a revolu- in the south of the country, as welltionary, firm and strong man when it as friends and family members in thecame to the liberation of the country. area, to pay their last respects and final goodbyes. Indongo explained to the mourn-ers that ya Toivo always had time for The body will then return to Wind-people and was a great story teller and hoek on Thursday for the official andteacher to all. final Memorial and burial services. “Our library and mobile archive The government has officiallyhas gone forever and this remains is declared 21 to 24 June as nationalinspiring legacy,” Martin Elago, who mourning dates and flags are expectedwas amongst the mourners, remarked. to be hoisted at half-mast across the country. The Governor of Oshana Region,Clemens Kashuupulwa, noted that the Memoriallate ya Toivo made supreme sacrifices Servicetowards Namibia’s liberation struggleand freedom for the nation. Friday • Memorial service starts at “He inspired the youth, workers andbusiness people during the colonial 12h00-Independence Stadiumyear to join the South West African • Gates open at 10h00 People’s Organization. Ya Toivo was Saturdaya visionary leader, liberation icon and • Burial starts at 09h00-Heroesa man of the people. The legacy heleft behind will benefit and inspire fu- Acreture generations,” the governor noted. • Gates open at 06h00 Meanwhile, former Robben Islandprisoners have also paid their tributes,with Peter Iilonga delivering a touch-ing speech. Iilonga maintained that ad1.e5sbeprteifoipcaletiaofnfected by Road carnage continues in Nam Eba Kandovazu Gabby Tjiroze gers, died as a result of the accident, 2016 from 308 during the same pe- while the driver sustained serious riod the previous year. The Namib-AN estimated 1.5 billion of the ROAD accidents are continuing injuries. In a separate incident, a ian Police is still investigating someworld’s population was affected by unabated with five more people man identified as Frans Taveya of the crashes. According to theland degradation and desertifica- being killed in separate accidents Shipahu was bumped by a Toyota World Health Organisation (WHO)tion in 2016. during this past week on the roads, bakkie while trying to cross the road 2014 report, Namibia is ranked first bringing the death toll for the past and died on the spot in Omuthiya. in the world in terms of the number This was revealed by the United weekend to nine. It is alleged that the driver, Njam- of road deaths per 100 000 residents.Nations Resident Coordinator, Anita bali Phillip Matheus, bumped theKiki Gbeho during he commemora- On Tuesday, a woman identified as deceased and police investigation Even though Africa accounts fortion of the World Day to Combat Uaondjongota Tjambiru, died on the continues. just 2% of registered vehicles, theDesertification. The World Day to spot when the driver of the vehicle continent is responsible for aboutCombat Desertification and drought she was traveling in lost control of From 1 January to June this year, 16% of annual global road deaths.is observed annually on 17 June and the Toyota pickup and overturned 1 646 accidents were recorded at the Africa makes up 12% of the world’sto raise awareness around efforts to it in Opuwo. It is reported that Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, with population.and the importance of combating the vehicle was travelling from 2 609 injuries and 308 fatalities.desertification and drought. This Omukunyu village in the Orupempe During the same period last year, 1 A report by the United Nationsyear’s theme is “Our land, Our home, area to Opuwo with nine passengers, 761 crashes were recorded with 2 Global Road Safety indicated thatOur future”. including the driver, as well as one 853 injuries and 294 fatalities. speed contributes to about one-third head of cattle and four goats. Tjam- of all fatal road traffic accidents Gbeho noted that every year a biru, as well as three other passen- This indicates a decrease of 115 in high-income countries, and upreduction in grazing land, water crashes and 244 injuries this year, to half in low and middle-incomereserves and arable land is observed a decrease in fatalities from 294 in countries.due to erosion. She explained thatSustainable Development Goal 15 is Photo1: Deputy Agriculture Minister, LETHAL: On Monday in Windhoek four vehicles were involved in an accident killing a taxi driver and injuring schoolaimed at combating desertification, in Anna Shiweda. Photo: Eba Kandovazu children. Photo: Gabby Tjirozeline with SDG13, which call for thestrengthening of early warning signs N$127 million last year to assistand education on climate issues. farmers and communities during the drought season. The Deputy Minister “More extreme weather conditions of Agriculture, Anna Shiweda, saidare expected. Therefore, a longer- that Namibia is rated the 7th countryterm approach to build the resilience in the world at risk in terms ofof the most vulnerable is needed. In agricultural production losses due to2016, Southern Africa faced one of climate change.the worst droughts in over 35 years.Currently, 25 million people are food Shiweda stated that the recentlyinsecure,” Gbeho maintained. launched NDP-5 also targets a drought and desertification resilient She stated that water shortages in agriculture sector, which includes anthe country have impacted harvests increase in food production of 30%and the livestock industry in the by 2022.agricultural sector, which contributesover 10% to Namibia’s GDP. Gbeho “The ministry is spearheading anoted that the government has spent number of initiatives to prevent de- forestation and rehabilitate degraded areas through afforestation and intro- duction of agro-forestry initiatives,” she added.

6 EDITORIAL 22 June - 28 June 2017 RETRO­ SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOWhen a country PIC OF THE DAYcannot feed itself EXTRA-HEAVY VEHICLE: Spotted in Windhoek, this man was struggling to keep his trolleys under control. Photo: Marthina MutangaIT is embarrassing for the frontrunners to trot the globebegging for drought-relief food, while it could have the THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDENcapacity to guarantee its own food security. THE STATE OF TRADE The harvest season came to an end after the recent good No country in the world stands independ- for Eastern and Southern Africa (COME- billion (12.1%) imported, then the BRICrainfall in more than a decade of recurring droughts that left ent from its neighbours. Over the last cen- SA) with N$1.1 billion (7.5%) in exports. countries with N$1.5 billion (7.7%) im-an estimated 700 000 people in need of food and the starva- tury, a web of trade has developed between ported, COMESA with N$1.1 billion im-tion of tens of thousands of livestock in the northern and countries, and it is largely responsible for When we take a look at the individual ported (5.6%), and Non-SACU SADCsouthern regions. However, there’s no guarantee whether the the economic development we’ve seen, countries we export to, South Africa comes at N$1 billion (5.4%) imported. Takingbumper harvest will avert another devastating drought situ- due to the economic theory of comparative out top with N$3.2 billion exported to, or a look at the individual countries we im-ation. It is perplexing though when farmers in the north are advantage. In short, it postulates that cer- 19% of our exports, with Export Process- port from, South Africa stands at N$11.2told that the millers are unable to buy their surplus maize or tain economic actors can produce certain ing Zones another N$1.75 billion (10.3%), billion, accounting for 55.9% of ourmahangu as they have enough stock, while we have ostensi- goods or services at a lower opportunity Norway at N$1.7 billion (10.1%), Bot- imports, with Botswana at N$1.8 bil-bly constructed silos to assist in years of below-average rain- cost than others. To maximise economic swana with N$1.6 billion (9.5%) and lion (9.4%), Zambia at N$991 millionfall. Creating agribusinesses with industrial and staple-crop output, then, it makes sense to produce Switzerland N$1.3 billion (7.9%). To- (4.9%), China at N$939 million (4.7%)storage and processing zones in rural areas in not enough if it that which a certain country produces at gether, these five account for 56.8% of and Bulgaria at N$669 million (3.3%)doesn’t guarantee markets for rural farmers. lower cost than anyone else and export it, our exports. Export Processing Zones are and then import those goods which can be areas designated by the Ministry of In- From South Africa, we source vehicles, The country needs to address the lack of strategic food produced by other countries at a lower cost. dustrialisation, Trade and SME Develop- boilers and most of our manufactured prod-stockpiling so that farmers cannot be told to look for ment with incentives for exporting manu- ucts as well as pharmaceuticals, as can bealternative markets. In lean years the country’s desperation Thus, every nation imports some goods factured goods, and it is gratifying to see expected. This is the main reason the Na-could be ill-used, for example, SA President Jacob Zuma’s and services and exports others. These two they’ve expanded this much already. mibian Dollar cannot delink from the Rand.promise of N$100 million in drought relief assistance in do not always match, however, and thisNovember 2013, only to be given N$300 000 worth of food mismatch is called the balance of trade. The Norway and Switzerland stand out, how- Botswana’s imports are mainly diamondslast year that rotted in a warehouse. balance of trade is a large part of a country’s ever, and to see the truth behind those – most likely re-imported after processing current account – which not only includes countries appearing so high on our list, we there. From Zambia and Bulgaria we im- Now that agribusiness related entities are in place, there trade, but also capital flows in and out of an need to dig a bit deeper, and take a look at port copper ore– for smelting, as mentionedshould be mechanisms to support strategic food process- economy. Usually, countries produce a trade what exactly is being exported. For Nor- above. China, of course, also provides vehi-ing and storage to deal with food security matters. These surplus during economic boom times, and way, 99.8% of its exports relate to ves- cles and boilers and manufactured products,entities should appropriate what is available; from canning then records a deficit during tougher times. sels, which implies the SS Nujoma, Deb- as can be expected, seeing as their productsand drying fresh fruits, vegetables and other perishable marine’s diamond exploration vessel, was remain quite popular here in Namibia.products so that they don’t go to waste in fat years, and to Namibia, however, while seemingly ex- ‘exported’ to Norway for outfitting beforelessen food imports and guarantee enough food in stock periencing an economic boom until recent- commissioning. We can thus hopefully Based on this quick overview then, wein case of natural calamities. In a modern world, drought- ly, nevertheless managed to record trade expect a similarly valued import in future. can see a picture emerging from the data.relief food should be more than just maize rations, but also deficits ever since quarter three of 2012, Quite a bit of our imports and exports canother nutritious foodstuff with proper calories fit for human peaking at a trade deficit per quarter of al- For Switzerland, we can see the major- be traced to two rather large multinationalgrowth, especially for children in need. most N$12 billion in the second quarter of ity of exports are copper ores and copper companies operating in Namibia. We still 2015. Clearly when a country consistently cathodes. This seems to be the result of do not have adequate capacity to process To stimulate the rural economy, the State should boost imports more than it exports, it effectively the Louis-Dreyfus Group, based there, our own diamonds, given the diamondappropriate innovative agro-scientific and ICT technolo- exports locally created wealth abroad. It that via its subsidiary, Dundee Precious trade with Botswana. And we remain quitegies to enable subsistence farmers to play a role in food is thus of national importance to exam- Metals, acquired the Tsumeb Smelter, dependent on South Africa for our supplysecurity, bearing in mind they are unable to access market ine trade numbers when they are released and seems to be importing copper from of manufactured goods. It is clear Namibiarelated loans. This in turn will strengthen public and private to see exactly where our wealth is going, Bulgaria and elsewhere to Namibia for still has some way to go before we can trulysector-driven agribusinesses to process and store variable and what we are getting in return. So let us smelting before re-exporting. Other ex- stand on our own feet – but if the growth offood sources. take a look at the Quarterly Trade Statistics ports to Botswana, South Africa and the the Export Processing Zones are any indi- Report for the first quarter of 2017, as re- EPZ area is mostly diamonds, with South cation, we are certainly on our way there. Subsistence farmers are susceptible to droughts, but leased by the Namibia Statistics Agency. Africa also importing mineral fuels andat least they are self-employed, and their efforts in fat oils, live animals, fish and beverages. Desmond P van Heerden, HonsBCommyears have a trickledown effect that will stimulate jobs in In the first quarter of this year, our trade (Stell) is the Chief Analytics Officer of Trust-corporate agronomic sectors and attract local and foreign deficit was N$3.1 billion – down 72% from In terms of imports, the SACU is by co Group Holdings Ltd. Previous articlesinvestments. the fourth quarter of 2016, so a bit of an im- far the largest source of imports, with available online at http://toi.hopto.org/. provement. This is the result of N$20 billion N$13.1 billion imported, or 67.8% of our He can be contacted at [email protected] EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER in imports, versus N$16.9 billion in exports, imports. The EU is second with N$2.3 both of which declined against the previous • The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of quarter, with total trade down 11.4%. 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22 June - 28 June 2017 EDITORIAL 7 Entrepreneurs bring golden dividends FlipsideAFICA’S FUTURE LIES CHRIS JACOBIEWITH INTERNETImagine a world where your spice cabinet reminds you to buy salt, or your cell phonesends a text message about the amount of water left in your water tank. Ihuoma Atanga ideal for utility applications that (websites or a computer programme Opportunity Begs mostly require occasional con- that sums up specific type ofThese are the wonders of the nectivity with minimal throughput. information from multiple online TWO seemingly unrelated events the past week -- the Internet of Things (IoT). The NB IoT standard is starting to sources) to enable farmers identify commemoration of the life of the national hero and liberation It has been over a decade since emerge as the preferred mode by the best prospects for business. icon, Herman Toivo Ya Toivo, and the decision of the Fitch RatingsKevin Ashton, co–founder of the users. Agency not to downgrade Namibia’s investment status -- are a rareMassachusetts Institute of Technol- Africa has a plethora of ongoing conspiracy for reflection.ogy’s Auto-ID Center (now Auto-ID Sensors and actuators (a compo- IoT water metering projects, one ofLabs), coined the term Internet of nent in a machine that is used to which was launched in 2013 by the Each of the two events on their own is a massive opportunityThings to describe the network and induce or control motion) used by University of Oxford. The project towards transformation, rededication and progress, but togethercommunication of physical objects water-related IoT devices can detect started off with a 12-month smart collude to create a small window of opportunity that must be forcedthat have an IP address for the anything from changes in tempera- hand pump trial in Kyuso town in open as it surely will not present itself soon.Internet. ture and chemical composition to Kitui County, Kenya, with the goal water quantity and soil humidity. of resolving the problem of constant The passing of Herman Toivo Ya Toivo and the Fitch Ratings Since then the world has tran- They can even report a faulty water breakdown of water pumps. confirmed Namibia as a distinguished independent nation thatsitioned into a digital age, one pump. can be relied upon to uphold the highest standards of democraticin which IoT devices are being According to a report water ser- behaviour and financial responsibility in times when the temptationharnessed to improve quality of life The good news is that the imple- vice reliability is closely correlated of populism is hard to resist.on a global scale. African countries mentation of this technology in with extreme poverty and watersuch as Ghana, Niger, Rwanda and Africa is not a thing of the future; it insecurity in rural areas. Around one The Toivo Ya Toivo legacy of self-sacrifice, and a genuineSouth Africa, among others, have is happening now with start-ups and million hand pumps supply water to commitment to principles is his legacy and a daily and personalseen a steady rise in successful IoT institutions embarking on missions over 200 million rural water users reminder to Namibians that freedom, equality, principle andimplementation meant to improve to conserve water, provide clean wa- across Africa, yet as many as one- forgiveness should remain important building blocks of thekey areas of sustainable develop- ter, irrigate farms and monitor water third of all hand pumps are thought foundation of the Namibian House.ment—water monitoring being one usage, among other objectives. to be broken at any given time.of the most popular sectors. The life of a national hero and international icon now also Traditional water meters are The impact of the water pump pro- magnifies the selfishness and ruthlessness of campaigns of groups GSM, the global system for notorious for inaccuracies in report- ject on the community is described and individuals who want to be served but will not serve the nationalmobile communications, refers to ing water consumption; consumers as money-saving and transforma- interest. If they cannot rally with fellow Namibians in bad timesthe Internet of Things as a broad sometimes pay for water not used, tive. they will surely not share with Namibians in better times. Mostconcept, describing it as an open, or find themselves unable to pay, importantly they would not have learned the hard lessons of thedigital cellular technology used for where there is a dispute in payment, How does this technology work? testing three years that Namibians went through, because theytransmitting mobile voice and data the accumulated cost of running A device in the pump handle uses uniquely benefitted alone and not suffered in solidarity. To themservices. water at home. The consequence an accelerometer, just like the one comradeship is ownership. of non-payment for services is that in a smartphone that works out Mobile technology enables IoT utility companies cannot sustain- which way it is being held, to sense When a soldier and gentleman will be carried by a nation, unitedapplications to function machine-to- ably provide safe drinking water the movement of the handle. From in their grief, to rest amongst comrades who sacrificed their livesmachine (M2M), meaning machines to certain areas, and for custom- this movement it can be established for others to live in dignity and harmony he deserves the unity heuse network resources to communi- ers it means possibly consuming if the pump is working and how fought for. He does not deserve the division of ambition.cate with remote application infra- unsafe water, or allocating more much water is being produced bystructure, like a water meter, for the time and resources to finding clean it. This information is then trans- There is no honour that can be added to Toivo Ya Toivo. It is safe topurposes of metering and control. water away from the comfort of mitted over the GSM network to a say that some of the praise would have embarrassed him. While he their homes (e.g. from standpipes). central server, where we process and is honoured by the world his legacy at the same time is betrayed by For emerging utility models In underserved communities in present this information is processed a handful of individuals who are waging vicious personal campaignsmostly operating in rural locations, Niamey, Niger, where residents use and presented. for the key to the national treasury.GSM remains the most widely used CityTaps smart metres, consumers In a matter of 48 hours, as op-machine-to-machine technology to have gained access to running water posed to several weeks, the pump is The monument that Namibians can erect for their humble hero istransfer data over long distances. at home, and spend 15 times less repaired. to follow his example and impress his values on current populistsHowever, because GSM consumes than they previously did. Can we benefit if the water pump and the generations to come, because it is as enduring as peacefula lot of power and relies on network itself can tell you it is broken? The co-existence is. Those who seek power at all cost and are seeminglycoverage that is mostly unreliable In South Africa, EZ Farms, created answer is a simple and definitive prepared to destroy and humiliate instead of inspire and motivate,in rural areas, utility companies are by IBM Research, is an IoT remote yes. A broken hand pump that goes exposed the power-hunger of a beast that will also cannibalise theswitching to NarrowBand (NB IoT) water monitoring system that uses unfixed is expensive and dangerous other in order to succeed. Decency and an unspoken code amongstbecause it is cheaper and consumes sensors on the field to tell small- to the community that depends on it. honourable men, prevented mentioning the onslaught on thesignificantly less power, which is scale farmers how to better manage First Lady, Madam Monica Geingos. It cannot be ignored anymore, water and agricultural aggregators Africa Renewal because turning a blind eye to the obvious might be just as cowardly. It cannot be expected from any man to defend his choice of partner, because love is the mystery of life itself. The first couple of Namibia is the living national symbol of Namibian values at any given time, because it is by their image that the character and reputation of a nation are being judged. Those who drag it down might be so blinded by ambition that they do not realise that they are also assaulting the reputation of a nation. The wives, mothers, sisters and lovers of those who do not hesitate to attack the character of a woman as in the case of the First Lady would have found no friend in Herman Toivo Ya Toivo. His own love story and his marriage are the best examples of the unpredictability of love that endured and became an inspiration to a devoted and enduring romance. From the corridors of financial power, the Fitch Ratings Agency confirmed the belief of Ya Toivo that Namibia is sovereign in all aspects. This is what Ya Toivo and the heroes amongst Namibians lived and died for, and is the highest reward a nation can earn, both individually and collectively. It is not a challenge, but a command to the sensible to use both opportunities that are more similar than they are different to move the Namibian revolution towards inclusive prosperity into a higher gear. Peace, stability and values of leadership are clearly the most important commodities that Namibia possesses, It must now be leveraged to attract capital that is looking for a safe haven and a stable house. Most of all, Namibia clearly is an example to follow in a world that is in financial and political turmoil. Namibians must not ignore the high standing they enjoy and close the window of opportunity that reputation brings. They should recognise it for the window of opportunity it is, to attract the world to the country with its solid political character, reputation and unique investment climate. Namibians cannot bask in the glory of sacrifices, but must rise to the challenge of sacrifices still to be made.

8 BUSINESS 22 June - 28 June 2017BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review SACU is Namibia’s largest source of imports 14 June -20 June 2017 TRADE DECLINES NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE IN QI 16 ORYX PROPERTIES LTD ORY 20.74 0.05% 1 18 BANK WINDHOEK BWH 17.75 - 1 HOLDINGS LTD 3 965DOWN UP TRUSTCO GROUP TUC/TTO 4.25 - 940 HOLDINGS LIMITED - NICTUS HOLDINGS - NAM NHL 2.00 - - 102 The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) is still the largest source of imports AGRA LTD AGR 1.46 - 70 - to Namibia, but it is facing competition from the European Union, which has BIDVEST NAMIBIA LTD BVN 7.78 - - 28 moved up two places in Namibia’s trade rankings. NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 33.51 - 1 366 FNB NAMIBIA FNB 47.14 (0.04%) 8 Zorena Jantze HOLDINGS LTD COMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE % NSX LOCAL 570 -BRENT CRUDE OIL 45.84 (2.79%) NSX ALL SHARE 991 (3.13%) According to the Namibia Statis-GOLD 1 246.47 (2.23%) JSE TOP 40 (0.85%) tics Agency (NSA), in its latestPLATINUM 924.20 (3.55%) S&P 500 45 623 (0.14%) Quarterly Trade Statistics Bulletin UK FTSE 100 2 440 (0.37%) for the first quarter of this year, theFOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % EURO STOXX 50 7 500 0.19% SACU emerged as Namibia’s larg- HANG SENG 3 558 (0.04%) est source of imports.N$ PER US$ 13.11 2.71% 25 852 N$ PER £ 16.56 1.72% The EU moved two places up onN$ PER € 14.59 1.98% the list of importing countries to Namibia in the face of a slow-The local market took a knock this for the month of May last week, and ing import bill from the customs although expenditure on imports SACU of 67.8% of the country’sweek, with the NSX Local index flat revealed that the downward trend of union. The Common Market for from this market also declined, total imports came down fromat 569.6, and the NSX Overall Index inflation during 2017 has continued. Eastern and Southern (COMESA) registering N$1,5 billion in the first 68.8% recorded in 2015, butdown 3.3%, to close at 991. Oryx After having peaked at 8.2% in January, advanced one place to occupy the quarter of 2017, after recording increased from the 66.3 % recordedProperties lead the market during inflation is now down to 6.3%, with fourth position as a major source of N$1,934 billion in the correspond- in the fourth quarter of 2016.the week, with growth of 0.05% to month-on-month inflation only 0.1%. imports despite the import bill from ing period a year ago.close at N$20.74 per share. In terms This is due to declines in inflation this market weakening to N$1,085 The EU accounted for 12.1% ofof volume, Trustco Group Holdings across several baskets, including billion in the first quarter of 2017, This represents a 22.4% decline. Namibia’s overall import bill upmaintained its lead, with N$3.9 food and non-alcoholic beverages compared to N$1,201 billion in the The import bill from the EU from 9.5% in the first quarter ofmillion worth of shares traded. FNB (down to 3.7% from 12.2%), Alcoholic same period last year, indicating a market stood at N$2,342 billion 2016. Quarter on quarter trade alsoNamibia Holdings maintained its beverages and tobacco (down to 3.3% 9.6% decline. in early 2017, representing an increased.second place in volume, with N$366 from 7.3%), furnishing, household increase of 28.4 % when compared000 worth of shares traded. The local equipment and routine maintenance of The NSA recorded an import bill to the N$1,824 billion recorded in Member states of SACU, exclud-currency lagged against all of the the house (down to 4.9% from 5.5%), decline of 5.8% for the first quarter first quarter of 2016. ing South Africa and Botswana,major foreign currencies, with a 2.71% health (down to 5.4% from 7.4%), and of 2017, compared to the first However, when compared to contribute only a modest percent-drop against the US Dollar, to close at recreation and culture (down to 5.1% quarter of 2016. However, the big the previous quarter, the import age of Namibia’s imports account-N$13.11 against the USD, and slumped from 6.4%). shocker is that, quarter on quarter, bill from this market rose from ing for 5.4% of the total. This is1.73% against the British Pound, to Market Quote: imports declined by a whopping N$1,357 billion indicating a 10.5% down from 6.6% a year ago, butclose at N$16.56 against the GBP. It “Your most unhappy customers are 11. 4%. In nominal terms, these growth. The import bill from slightly up from the 4.5% in theclosed at N$14.59 against the Euro, a your greatest source of learning.”— declines constitute amounts of final 2016 quarter.1.98% decline. The Namibia Statistics William Henry Gates III N$13,998 billion and N$14,969Agency released the inflation figures billion. Exports displayed a similar trend. Brazil, Russia, India andTravel growth index China (BRIC) ranked third as Na-takes a dip mibia’s largest source of imports, Staff Reporter Slacking business to be expelledTHE tourism sector had a tough first HOPEFUL: Daniel Kavishe Research Zorena Jantze “Allegations that DETERMINED: Patrick Swartz, thequarter of the year. Manager at FNB Namibia. foreign firms were Chairperson of the CPB. Photo contributed THE newly-instated Public not competing on Photo: Zorena Jantze Based on the FNB/FENATA Travel Procurement Board (CPB), which equal footing withIndex, growth in real terms subsided to activities, which relate to the tourism sec- replaced the Tender Board of local firms needs-20% quarter-on-quarter as the stronger tor. Albeit this positive growth, the tour- Namibia, has prescribed that busi- to be addressedcurrency, coupled with low occupancy ism sector is still marred with challenges, nesses which slack in their jobs through a scoringrates, drove down the Index. says Kavishe. will be expelled. system that takes into account the Daniel Kavishe, Market Research “The overall challenge during the These were sentiments of Patrick disadvantaged po-Manager at FNB Namibia, detailed that first quarter was the poor occupancy Swartz, the Chairperson of the sition of SMEs ininflation in the sector remains rampant at rate within the sector. The first quarter CPB, who was speaking at the particular and local13.0% for the quarter, as various opera- is deemed as off-season in the tourism Institute of Public Policy Research firms in general,”tors aim to remain abreast of global pric- sector and as such most vendors rely on (IPPR) conference on Promotinging patterns. Furthermore, international government conferences to support their Integrity on the New Public Pro- CHARITY MWIYA,arrivals recorded notable improvement businesses but this has not been the case curement Framework.during the first quarter of 4.3% quarter- this year due to government running a The Acting CEO of the Namibia Chamber of Com-on-quarter - beating prior expectations. tighter budget,” Kavishe explained. Swartz expounded that in the merce and Industry (NCCI) past, the Tender Board of Namibia Kavishe said that while the downturn Moreover, dated laws are decreasing the practiced leniency on the perfor- the Namibia Chamber of Com- general,” Mwiya requested.in the index was expected for the first ease of doing business and have become mance of businesses which were merce and Industry (NCCI). She said that foreign firms, forquarter, the trend should continue on the counter-productive for several secto- allocated tenders by the state anddownside if the Rand remains on its cur- rial developments. Kavishe also noted called for the end to such prac- Mwiya said that the procurement example, could have favourablerent path of recovery. that crime is on the increase and this is tices. Swartz stated that integrity system through their procedures lending terms and lower costs affecting the tourism sector negatively is a responsibility of all, as the removes any inch of doubts about of capital from their countries of According to the travel growth index, as robberies targeting tourists are on the Public Procurement act has good the objectivity and fairness in the origin which make their goods andbusiness performance dipped margin- increase. In conclusion, Daniel stated intentions but cannot achieve them decision making process. services cheaper.ally since December, with 12% of the that the tourism sector remained resilient without the private sector.respondents stating that business was over the course of 2016, but the marked In addition to this, Mwiya raised Mwiya added that the issue ofpoor. However, when compared to a year slowdown in the economy has invariably He said that the lack of transpar- concerns that Namibia’s public lobbying for contracts should beago, the business performance indicator affected the sector. “With the Rand ex- ency in the public procurement procurement deals an upper hand to criminalised. “Bidding companiesincreased from 3.3 to 4.6. pected to depreciate over the remainder of process remains a threat globally foreign firms over local enterprises. should not be allowed to discuss the year, coupled with higher tourist arriv- and added that the new procure- their bidding with officials or mem- The improvement during the quarter al numbers, we anticipate a slightly better ment act encompasses the best “Allegations that foreign firms bers of the Central Procurementwas mainly because of an increase in tourism season in 2017 compared to last procurement process from a were not competing on equal Board. If it is found that a biddernumber of tourists, as evidenced in the year. This, however, is largely contingent global perspective. He, however, footing with local firms needs to has had discussion of their bid withinternational flight arrivals, compared to on currency volatility and the price of explained that certain State-Owned be addressed through a scoring any member of the board, suchthe same quarter last year. In addition, accommodation relative to neighboring Enterprises (SOEs) are exempted system that takes into account the a bidder should be disqualified,49.4% of the respondents stated that they countries,” Kavishe concluded. from some of the requirement of disadvantaged position of SMEs “Mwiya said,received an increased number of tourists the public procurement framework in particular and local firms incompared to the first quarter of 2016. policy requirements as the nature of their work require some extent The respondents were mainly lodge of confidentiality.owners and tour operators who believedthis year the industry would grow faster Also speaking at the event wasthan last year, based on an improved first Charity Mwiya, the Acting CEO ofquarter performance. The latest labour force survey showedthat there has been an increase of 63.5%in the accommodation and food service

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10 COASTAL 22 June - 28 June 2017COASTALNEW WIND FARMLüderitz enters a new age of renewable energy generationAT LÜDERITZLüderitz is set to enter a new age of alternative energy utilisation with a brand-new world-class wind farm being constructed on the outskirts of the har-bour town. Niel Terblanche as an off-taker,” she said. Imbili said GO GREEN: Construction on one of three giant wind turbines at Lüderitz. Photo Franci Carney that the Ombepo generation plant isConstruction of three huge wind erected at a total cost of N$173 mil- green sources by 2030. The electricity May 2015 the first solar powered plant Park just outside Okahandja. It was turbine towers which will keep lion and it is not a pilot project but a produced will be sold to NamPower in Namibia, the 4.5MW Omburu Solar previously reported by Informante thatthe generation nodules and long fan real project with a PPA with Nam- directly at a tariff of N$1,08 Kilowatt Park situated 10km outside Omaruru, the project is being developed by Diazblades aloft, started last week and Power as the buyer for the duration of per hour. InnoSun commissioned in and in August 2016 5MW Osona Solar Wind Power.once completed will be known as the 25 years.Ombepo wind farm. “Future wind farms are in the pipe- The wind farm is being built by line for the area. Construction workInnoSun Energy Holding, a Namib- has already commenced on the #Oabian registered company with a 70% wind farm with a capacity of eightFrench and 30% Namibian sharehold-ing. According to Usuta Imbili, project Megawatt. The second wind farmleader at Innosun Energy Holding, will supply electricity to the Elizabeththe wind farm project is a partnership Bay Mine under a Power Purchasebetween the company and the Lüderitz Agreement with Namdeb,” accordingTown Council. She said each turbine to Imbili. She said the constructionhas a capacity of two Megawatt and and operation of the Ombepo andwill have a total installed capacity of #OAB wind farms will create jobs forsix Megawatt. locals but more importantly transfer knowhow and technology in this very “Production will be capped at five new field. During construction of theMega Watt as agreed in the Power Ombepo power plant a total 150 jobsPurchase Agreement (PPA) with were created. As this type of busi-NamPower. Innosun has been devel- ness is low maintenance a total ofoping wind and solar power projects three technical staff will be employedin Namibia since 2009. The PPA for permanently, as well as two securitythe Ombepo wind farm was signed guards. She said the Ombepo windin 2016, under the Interim Refit Pro- farm by plant will be producing andgramme launched by the Ministry of feeding into the national grid by 20Mines and Energy and the Electricity July 2017, and also contribute toControl Board (ECB) for NamPower Namibia’s ratification of its commit- ment to be producing 70% percent of its energy needs from clean andClose shave for fishing crew Children called to actionLUCKY ESCAPE: The South West Eagle in Walvis Bay harbour. Photo: Niel Terblanche Niel Terblanche ages between 7 and 17 had to listen to how astounded the councillor Niel Terblanche on standby to assist if the crew had to captain of Walvis Bay accompanied THE death of Herman Andimba was to find that state schools in abandon their vessel. one of the tugs in person and was also Toivo Ya Toivo, an icon of the Swakopmund were underfunded,A fire raging out of control on a seen boarding the burning vessel at Namibian struggle for freedom overcrowded and far too few. Hefishing vessel forced the crew to Initial contact between the skipper some point, as the tugs were taking from colonial oppression, as well compared the learner to teacherabandon ship in life-saving equip- of the Ambrose Bay and the shore over the function to fight the fire from as the biting cash crunch currently ratios in state schools to that of thement. skipper of Merlus Fishing indicated alongside the stricken vessel. being felt in the country, formed the private schools and said more can that the fire could be brought under central themes along which the In- be done by politicians of the previ- The incident occurred over the control but then about an hour later The South West Eagle was taken on ternational Day of the African Child ous and current regime to provideweekend while the fishing vessel, the message that the engine driving the tow by one of the tugs after the fire was celebrated at the coast. for the needs of the youngest gen-South West Eagle, was returning to firefighting equipment broke down was back under control and the vessel eration of Namibian children.her home base in Walvis Bay after was sent to shore. was docked at a quay in the fishing About a hundred learners fromgood hake catches in the open ocean. harbour on Monday morning. several Swakopmund schools par- “Children must take it uponThe vessel is part of the Merlus Fish- Shortly after that the crew of the ticipated in the annual celebration of themselves to make a difference ining fleet and the fire aboard rendered South West Eagle boarded life rafts “The crew all received basic safety the International Day of the African their own lives. They must demandher inoperable. and the Ambrose Bay had to move training and kept calm during the Child. The deputy mayor, a former a better future from their parents, in to pick them up. Although very whole incident. It is a miracle that mayor and the junior mayor of the their teachers, as well as the current It is understood that the fire broke smoky, misty and dark the conditions the crew was saved in very difficult town addressed the children on the leadership of Namibia,” he said.out at about 02h00 on Sunday morn- could be overcome and all 25 mem- conditions aggravated by the smoke importance of the day which wasing and that the crew was fighting the bers of the long liner’s crew could and fog,” a Merlus Fishing company inspired by the 1976 Soweto upris- The Deputy Mayor of Swakop-fire with equipment on board. Another be rescued. It was reported that two representative said. ing in South Africa a generation mund, Maria Elago, acknowledgedfishing vessel, the Ambrose Bay, was tugs from the port of Walvis Bay also ago. The Day of the African Child that the children of today have to sailed for the stricken vessel. The port The fire was reportedly caused by an has been celebrated every year since battle the moral decay of Namibian electrical short circuit. 1991, when it was first initiated by society on a daily basis. She said so- the Organisation of African Unity. cial ills such as drugs, alcohol, rape, teenage pregnancies and unemploy- A minute of silence was observed ment have a definite negative impact in remembrance and reverence of on all children. the fallen struggle hero and political icon, Herman Andimba Toivo Ya Elago said the children of today Toivo, who passed away a fortnight should emulate the late ya Toivo ago. and work hard to rid themselves of the shackles of moral decay and Former mayor of Swakopmund poverty. “Adults are ultimately and current Swakopmund Constitu- responsible for creating a conducive ency councillor, Juuso Kambueshe, environment for children to enjoy lectured the children on the circum- their youth and to thrive. Children stances preceding the 1976 Soweto need to build knowledge in their uprising in South Africa and the march towards emancipation and events that followed ever since. become the masters of their own destiny,” she said. During his address, he called the children to action and to take up the The Junior Mayor of Swakop- struggle of economic and intellec- mund, Michael Haus, assured the tual emancipation. Children of the assembly that the Junior Council is working hard to better the lives of their fellow learners.

22 June - 28 June 2017 COASTAL 11 Security tightened at court house amid demonstrationsMÖLLER ACCUSEDPLEAD NOT GUILTYWith only one legal representative standing in for two accused, the five men implicated in the murder of a well-known pleasure boat skipper almost tothe day a year ago in Walvis Bay, entered a plea of not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court. Niel Terblanche not guilty on the charges as it was HOMOCIDE: The five murder accused, Gotlieb Panduleni, David Tashiya, David Shekundja, Elly Ndapuka Hinaivali and Mala- read to them by State Prosecutor Tre- kia Shiweda. Photo: Niel TerblancheCourt proceedings once again sia Hafeni. Magistrate Sindano then ground to a halt when legal rep- ordered the prosecutor to expedite the Moller stay behind bars without the that no bail be granted to any of the The men are being held in the Wind-resentatives of the five accused men, proceedings to be heard in a higher option of bail. The widow, Carol Ann accused persons. The men appeared hoek Central Prison while awaitingGotlieb Panduleni, David Tashiya, court. Murder cases can only be heard Möller, supported by a handful of the in court in handcuffs and security sur- trial and like before were remanded inDavid Shekundja, Elly Ndapuka in a Regional Court or the High Court Walvis Bay community, stood outside rounding their convoy from Windhoek custody until their next court date inHinaivali and Malakia Shiweda failed of Namibia in front of a judge. the court and vehemently protested to Walvis Bay was tighter than before. September.to show up. Magistrate John Sindanoinsisted that at least one of the legal The Magistrate’s Court case wasrepresentatives were present to assist then postponed to 14 September thisthe accused men when entering a year which in all probability would beplea and delayed the proceedings by the last time the accused persons willseveral hours. appear in Walvis Bay. If the case is passed on to the Regional Court, they The magistrate insisted that the legal will have to appear in Swakopmundrepresentatives appoint a stand-in until the case is finalised. If the caseor face the inconvenience of being goes to the High Court, the accusedsubpoenaed to appear in court. Only persons will have to appear in Wind-after a stand-in lawyer appeared were hoek and go through the normallythe men asked to enter a plea on the lengthy pre-trial process to determinecharges of murder, aggravated armed when their trial will start.robbery and assault, as well as theillegal possession of firearms and am- As in the past, the community ofmunition. All of the accused pleaded Walvis Bay is still strong in their resolve to see that the five men ac- cused of the murder of Hans-JörgSS Nujoma to lead the way Henties mayor in hot water Niel Terblanche again on 25 July this year. At the time no. 1952 in Omaruru Drive in Hen- of the arrest, Erongo regional crime ties Bay. The police recovered the POLICE over the weekend swooped investigations coordinator, Deputy carcass valued at more than N$8 000 in on the mayor of Henties Bay and Commissioner Erastus Iikuyu, said from the buyer. The police also re- arrested him after he was found to be Honeb was taken into custody after covered some cash from the suspect, dealing in suspected stolen goods. he accepted the slaughtered carcass which was paid to him by the buyer. of a cow that is suspected to have Buying and selling stolen goods is been stolen from the farming area Honeb appeared on a charge of a criminal offence under Namibian inland east of Henties Bay on Friday delivery of stock without a permit, law. Henties Bay Mayor, Herman evening.“It is alleged that on Friday as well as a charge of receiving stock Honeb, 54, made his first appearance at about 21h30 the suspect accepted without a permit of identification. at the Swakopmund Magistrate’s one full cattle carcass without any The matter was postponed to allow Court after he was arrested on permit of transport or identifying for further police investigations the Saturday. He was granted bail of N$4 where the meat came from. He sold matter. Honeb was represented by 000 and warned to appear in court the carcass for N$4 000,” Iikuyu lawyer Shakespeare Masiza. Dalon said. The incident took place at Erf Quickfall represented the State in the matter.UNDER SAIL: The Governor of the Erongo Region, Cleophas Mutjavikua, the CEOof Debmarine Namibia, Otto Shikongo, Bishop Kleopas Dumeni and the Ministerof Mines Obeth Kondjoze with Dr Sam Nujoma. Photo: Niel Terblanche Niel Terblanche The mining takes place at around 120 Previously on Next Generations: What James thought was a casual meeting with his best friend Tangeni turned out to be a to 140 metres below sea level. The SS revelation of his betrayal. Tangeni tells James that he knows about the affair with his wife…THE Founding President of Namibia Nujoma is the first ship in the com-officially named the shiniest new jewel pany’s fleet of five other vessels to be So you’ve been You are pathetic!in the crown of the country’s offshore dedicated to exploration and sampling. checking me stupid all I know you’ve alwaysdiamond mining fleet and thereby this time James? My Best been jealous of me. Islaunched the motorised vessel SS It incorporates a range of unique tech- Friend…my Brother is that why you took myNujoma. nologies that allow it to sample faster, take larger samples and collect more “The Other Man”. wife?!! The SS Nujoma is currently the information per sample than any otherworld’s largest and most advanced diamond sampling vessel. It is capable It’s not likeoffshore diamond exploration and sam- of sampling at more than double the that Tange…pling vessel. The ship, representing the speed of its predecessor. Otto Shikongo,single biggest investment by a mining CEO of Debmarine Namibia, said: It was a mistake How can you talkcompany in the Namibian economy in ok! If you took about taking carerecent times, was moored at the Walvis “We are delighted to officially wel- care of your wifeBay harbour for a week in preparation come the SS Nujoma to our fleet. The she wouldn’t ha… of anythingof the auspicious event and shortly after important collaboration between all James!!sailed for the offshore marine mining parties involved, and the exceptionalarea to start its mission of unlocking efforts of those who worked on the ves- You can’t evennew reserves of diamonds. The vessel, sel’s construction, fitting and sea trials, take care of yourconstructed at a cost of N$2,3 billion, has seen this impressive vessel deliv- dying mother! I do!will enable Debmarine Namibia, a joint ered three months ahead of scheduleventure between Namibia and De Beers and on budget.” Daniel Kali, Director How can yo…Group, to explore diamond deposits and of Namdeb Diamond Corporation,secure diamond supply in the country speaking on behalf of Bruce Cleaver, Choice or Chance?well into the future. CEO, De Beers Group, said SS Nujoma will allow even more of Namibia’s high Are you covered in the event of emotional outbursts and reckless behaviour? The inauguration ceremony was at- quality offshore diamonds to be dis- Rather make the choice, and have experienced legal support. From as little as N$130 per month*.tended bySam Nujoma, Prime Minister covered and mined, ensuring a strong Follow the Drama on legalshield.na and on our Facebook page, search for Trustco Insurance.Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila as well future for Namibia’s diamond industry,as Minister of Mines and Energy, Obeth as well as the global diamond market. *T’s & C’s apply.Kandjoze, and the De Beers Group topmanagement cadre. “I am honoured to be the namesake of the first and only dedicated exploration Debmarine Namibia, along with its and sampling vessel. It is a magnificentsister company De Beers Marine South vessel, it is technologically very ad-Africa, is the world leader in offshore vanced and it carries a green passport. Idiamond mining and the pioneer of the am most grateful for this distinct honouractual mining operation and processes. and I accept it with humility and pride on behalf of the Namibian people,” said Nujoma.

12 NORTH 22 June - 28 June 2017 Expectant mothers’ shelter is no one’s project- Endjala Maria DavidGRIEF: Mourners gather at Ondangwa Trade Fair Centre to pay their last respects.  Photo: Maria David The governor of Omusati Region, Ergi- nus Endjala, said that the construction ofONDANGWA BIDS the shelter for expectant women that areFAREWELL TO YA TOIVO camping outside the Outapi hospital is not a regional council or local authority project. Maria David HEARTBREAK: Herman Andimba Toivo Ya Toivo’s widow, Vicky Toivo Ya the remarks during the memorial Toivo and their twin daughters at the memorial service.  Photo: Maria David service in Ondangwa.  During his state of the region addressThousands of people of all walks (SORA) recently, Endjala said the condition in of life gathered at Ondangwa Retired politician Nahas Angula, SWAPO, a position in which he While the widow of the late Her- which the expectant mothers find themselvesTrade Fair Centre on 16 June to business people, priests and com- served from 1984 to 1991. man Adimba Toivo Ya Toivo, Vicky is unacceptable, while reacting to media re-pay their respects to the liberation munity leaders’, patrilineal family, Ya Toivo, the daughters, grandchil- ports which exposed the deplorable conditionsstruggle icon who died on 9 June at matrilineal family where among the The Late Ya Toivo was then dren, Vicky Toivo Ya Toivo said of pregnant women who sleep, bath and cookthe age of 92. thousands of people that who at- elected as a member of the National that many tribute made today are a in the open outside the state hospital. tended the memorial service held at Assembly, and then was appointed testimonial of who and what the late Family, friends and all people in Ondangwa last week Friday. as Minister of Mines and Energy, Ya Toivo was, as they spoke of his The majority of those camping hail from ru-the northern part of the country last a position which he later left to loyalty, honesty and other qualities ral areas and seek medical services when theyweek Friday had a chance to pay Mourners included Ex-prisoners of become the Minister of Labour. He shown. are almost due for delivery. However, Endjalatheir last respect to the liberation Robben Island, and Minister of De- then served as Minister of Prisons She said they have been almost to- said that only 25% of those expectant mothersstruggle icon and international fence Charles Namoloh, Dr Iyambo and Correctional Services until his gether for 33 years, and despite not come from inside the region, while the major-politician the late Herman Andimba Iindongo, members of the public, retirement from office in 2006. meeting in person, she was working ity come from Angola.Toivo Ya Toivo, who they described Andimba Toivo Ya Toivo Second- on a campaign for his release, andas a man who transformed the lives ary School, Traditional Authority Family members of the late only got to meet him when he came “The people settling under the trees findof his family, his country and world. leaders. The late Ya Toivo spent 16 Andimba Toivo Ya Toivo described to South Africa with one of the themselves not having a place to stay while years in prison and was released him as the linkage among family widow’s friends. they wait for their due date, and they then The gathering, including members .on 1 March 1984 and emerged members and friends as it didn’t choose to stay under the trees,” said Endjala.of the Ministry of Education Arts to be elected secretary-general of not matter where people are from, Furthermore, the late Ya Toivoand Culture, Namibian Defence Of- colour, tribe and race. They made described as a reasonable and He added that the shelter being constructedficials, Regional Council’s members understanding person, who was a is not a project for the Regional Council, Lo-from the four region of Oshana, down to earth person, humble, and cal Authority or Ministry of Health and SocialOhangwena, Omusati and Oshikoto, a caring person, a father, a caregiver Services, and that he can’t do anything at themembers of the public and Andimba and protector. The family members moment.Toivo Ya Toivo Secondary school described him as a person who didlearners and teachers were among not support tribalism, lies, dishonest Endjala added that some of the peoplethose that gathered to pay their last people and thieves. They described staying at the site allocated for the expectantrespects. him as a man of few words who mothers are not pregnant women, and many always spoke his mind.  are men and family members and not Namib- The remains of the late Herman ians at all.Andimba Toivo Ya Toivo arrived The late Ya Toivo was furtherby military aircraft at the Ondan- described as a teacher, businessman, In 2011, the Ombalantu Traditional Author-gwa Airport with his widow, Vicky mineworker, pioneer of the national- ity handed over N$50 000 at the groundbreak-Toivo Ya Toivo and his two daugh- ist work movement, internationalist, ing ceremony of expectant mother’s shelter,ters Thursday afternoon. prisoner, lawmaker, brother, and a while Standard Bank contributed N$100 000 stubborn person, by all those who towards the Tukwathela Project. Thousands more turned up at delivered their tributes during thethe memorial which was held in memorial service. Endjala noted that the expectant mothersOndangwa, as they waited for the were last year assisted with temporary sheltersarrival of the hearse at Ondangwa for the rainy reason provided by the MinistryTrade Fair. of Health. Monica Mufuka from Onamunda village, who is nine months pregnant, said that the conditions that they are living under are not safe. She explained that at times, roaming livestock like goats tampered with their cook- ing utensils. It still remains unclear when the the expect- ant mothers’ shelter will be completed, as Endjala said that the construction of the shel- ter will cost close to N$10 million. DEPLORABLE: Expectant women at Outapi hospital.  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22 June - 28 June 2017 NORTHERN 13 Over 293 houses handed to veteransVETERANRECEIVES HOUSE Maria David said to be donated to veterans who Arandis and Otjiwarongo. CHEERFUL: War veteran Mateus Augustus and Deputy Minister Hilma Nicanor. registered themselves. Nicanor noted with concern that Photo: Maria DavidThe Ministry of Veteran Affairs last week handed over a house to Nicanor said that Namibia has a the ministry is facing limited funds Trustco Administrativefreedom fighter, Mateus Augustus, rich history and unless it is told, it to construct houses for veterans and Support Services (Pty) Ltdbetter known as Aluta, at Okapeto will remain only with those who urged all veterans who are yet to has a vacancy for a:village in the Omusati Region. know it. receive houses to ensure that they maintain and take proper care of Finance Assistant The ministry has so far handed “Many Namibians did not their houses as the structures areover close to 300 houses to veterans enjoy their youth because of their expensive to build. (1 x Windhoek)of the liberation struggle country- contribution in the struggle for thewide. In Omusati Region alone, 46 independence of the country, while Augustus lived in a makeshifthouses have been handed over. others were unable to further their structure when Gerhard Shiimi, the studies,” said Nicanor. Elim Constituency councillor, came These figures were released by the to know of his situation and organ-Deputy Minister of Veteran Affairs, She added that Augustus, along ised for him to be registered as a warHilma Nicanor, during the handing- with many others, worked hard veteran in 2013.over ceremony at Okapeto village. to mobilise Namibians to join the struggle and endured the hard- Shiimi said that Augustus was trau- The houses are built under the ships and devoted most of his time matised by the events he suffered atVeteran Affairs department in the in participating in the struggle for hands of the oppressors for workingOffice of the Vice President, and are independence. with People Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN) fighters. Augustus operated in towns likeUukwambi awarded for Job Responsibilities: miXed TGH 000/01/17successful festival • Raise intercompany invoices; the Uukwambi Palace in tional Authority. Authority was decided by • Compare and reconcile intercompany loan accounts; Maria David Onamega village. Omusati Regional Coun- the regional council, as • Ensure quotes and orders are prepared monthly; they hosted a successful • Perform spot checks on inventory;The Omusati Regional The festival was initiated cil Chairperson, Modestus festival and have taken our • Oversee creditor and debtor age analysis;Council has awarded by the founding President Amutse, last week handed region to greater heights • Prepare cash flow forecasts for support units;the Uukwambi Tradi- Dr Sam Nujoma in 2001, over a trophy for host- by hosting a high-class • Analyse budget vs actuals for support units;tional Authority with a with the aim of promoting ing the best Omagongo cultural festival,” said • Choose a number between one and thirty three and remind us attrophy for successfully culture, norms and values Festival to Chief Herman Amuste.hosting the Omagongo among all people. Iipumbu at his homestead. the interview;Festival last month at He added that the region- • Analyse bank accounts for support units; At inception, it was held “The idea to award the al council also included • Perform various ad hoc accounting duties. at the Ongandjera Tradi- Uukwambi Traditional N$3 000, of which N$1 500 was to be given to the Candidate Profile: best cultural group, while • Self-starter with a financial background; the other N$1 500 was • Excellent communication and analytical skills; to be given to a women’s • Excellent time management skills with ability to deliver project within the Uuk- wambi vicinity. under pressure; • Team player with excellent interpersonal skills. Chief Iipumbu noted that they are the first tradition- Qualifications and Experience: al authority to be awarded • Grade 12 Certificate; for hosting the Omagongo • Diploma in Finance or related field; Festival. • Three (3) years finance experience; • Experience with an Accounting package will be an advantage; Close to 16 000 people • Computer literate with particular focus on Microsoft Excel. from all walks of life, • Preference will be given to Namibian citizens. including 1 000 people hosted by Chief Iipumbu, Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will be attended the festival. accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed and no CVs or attached documentation shall be returned. Your CV may be submitted to: The Uukwaluudhi Traditional Authority in Email: [email protected] Trustco Administrative Support Services is powered by the Omusati Region, will host Fax: 061 275 4090 award-winning Trustco Group Holdings Ltd, the “Best the Omagongo Festival Closing Date: 30 June 2017 Company to work for”. next year.PROUD: Modestus Amutse hands over trophy to Chief Herman Iipumbu at his palace inOnamega. 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22 June - 28 June 2017 ENTERTAINMENT 17 ENTERTAINMENT Julle wat weet !TRADITION PRESERVEDMusic from the San meets contemporary tunesTHROUGH MUSIC I don’t think there’s anything on a daily that takes up as much time as staring atIt’s a place with small red sand dunes and people that watch bonfires like television, with laughter and tales that little device in our hands called athat flicker through the air. cellphone .ROCKING IT: Shishani and Namibian Tales debuts Kalahari Encounters, featuring San women on the right. Photo: Willem Vrey Every WhatsApp message and video clip that comes through, you wanna see Zorena Jantze and in a way was deprived of their debut concert in Tsumkwe to it,” Shishani said. She added what’s new. Now as it so happens this traditional sounds. Even people on13 June 2017, and made their that the emphasis of the music is device is used and abused in differentAbit weary from a busy week- abroad are interested in knowing second appearance at the Ware- to bring value to traditional music forms. I belong to a few WhatsApp end and nostalgic, Shishani what true Namibian music sounds house Theater on 16 and 17 June. because it’s fading away as every- groups with each group having its ownVranckx describes the above scene like, so I want to represent and one is focusing on new music.” agenda.as her experiences with the San present this beautiful traditions in With regard to whether or not hercommunity. a personal way,” she said. music could be considered as cul- We chose this elderly San Mara sowaar, if there is one agenda tural appropriation, which means women so this music can live that seems to be prominent on every In an interview with Informanté Shishani said that initially, the the adoption or use of the elements on, the amount of songs these group is the Congress coming upon her recent two-day musical Namibian Tales had three different of one culture by members of women know, it’s like an encyclo- soon. Nou kyk ne, as much as I have aconcert last week, titled Namibian traditional groups in mind, but that another culture, Shishani said that pedia, this people actually have political opinion I prefer to keep that toTales - Kalahari Encounters, the they opted for the San people due there were some people who ac- something to teach us,” Shishani myself.young songstress described the to time constraints. cused her of stealing San people’s enthused.two-year journey of how Kalahari traditional music to enrich Western Being a public speaker hostingEncounters came about and the “We chose the San because they music. “If anything, this is to Resounding, unique and various corporate and governmentmusic itself. Shishani says that are one of the first inhabitants of showcase Namibian traditions, let traditional, the composition of events for the last 20 some years I amKalahari Encounters focuses on Namibia, most consider this group people represent themselves, in Kalahari Encounters offers music extremely privileged to rub shouldersNamibian traditional music. as marginalised. We, however, their own clothes, and own expres- that seems to echo right from the with people from all walks of life. I want to present the wealth and sions, what we’ve done is record escarpments, with a touch of a have no problems greeting a gay person “I grew up with Western music, beauty of this people,” Shishani San music and add our creativity classical instrument that adds a from Nama lokasie I grew up with at said. Kalahari Encounters had sense of melancholy to the tunes. an event, shaking the hand of the late Hidipo Hamutenya while shopping inMagogoz feeds street kids Spar. Talking to McNenry Venaani at a service station or entertaining OmebZorena Jantze Hage at a state banquet. We all form part of this big and beautiful NamibianFOR the Magogoz, Kwaito is a CHARITY: Children at Baby Haven. Photo contributed house! Now we have certain elementsform of self-expression and a way who write venomous articles on a dailyof life—it’s held within the way provides shelter and psycho-social and whatever food items they can hot moves that drops with the beat, basis and posting them on social mediathey dress, speak, and dance, a support to babies, infants and from shoppers. The charity organ- is dedicated to the “Buy Bread for with a very distinct byline ”Those instreet style as lifestyle, where the children and mothers infected and isations which will benefit from the Street Kids” charity. the Know”. Jirre dit maak my klaar!music reflects life in Katutura. affected by the HIV pandemic. campaign include the Hakahana Jislaaik man, don’t you have bet- Children Home and Shantumbala Mushinga encouraged the Namib- ter things to do mister “In the know” However, the Magogoz have de- Mushinga said that Magogoz will Children Home. With their new ian nation to buy a bread for street Esses man everyday “according tocided to venture from their comfort this Saturday, 24 June, be at Woer- single titled Gqom, which features kids and not to give them money those in the know”, Sam Nujoma hadzone and have initiated a new char- man Brock Hyper in Khomasdal, an array of Kwaito dancers with anymore as they at times use the braaivleis and boerewors with Kosieity campaign to help feed vulner- where they will be collecting bread money for drugs and alcohol. Pretorius “! According to those in theable children on the streets. Speak- know, Hage Geingob wants to join theing to Informanté, Sion Mushinga, DTA, according to those in the knowa member of the hip Kwaito group, Kazenambo Kazenambo suffers fromdelved into what this new project is gout bla, bla, bla! Don’t these peopleall about and how everyone can get have better things to do? By addinginvolved in this campaign. that byline sort of affirms the k*k you are spreading vakwetu! Why can’t you “Ever since we started in the write articles about those “in the know”music industry we have not been that makes us actually look forward toinvolved in charity work, so we work towards a better Namibia povi?decided it’s time to give back to thecommunity, “Mushinga said. On Let me give you a few tips what you10 June, the Magogoz kicked off can “In the know about” if you wanttheir “Buy Bread for Street Kids” us to listen to you any further, joucampaign at Baby Haven, where moegoe.they donated bread and a number 1. According to those in the know, theof food products and drinks to Hereros will get their N$400 billionorphans. Currently, the centre reparations money end of June. 2. According to those in the know, Calle Schlettwein shall approve the budget for all tenders again to save all tenderpreneurs . 3. According to those in the know, kapana and punya–punya on a Saturday morning is actually healthy for you! 4. According to those in the know, the Namibian Premier league got a sponsor from Swanu providing that all games are played in Okakarara and Gobabis! 5. According to those in the know, Bendehuis will play kwaito and house music from this weekend ! So meneer storie lorrie, here are a few “in the knows” you can work on cos’ I’m not listening to your stories anymore …ek is opgesukkel!

18 ADVERT 22 June - 28 June 2017 OKAHANDJATRUSTCO, PETER BRINGS OKAHANDJA INTO BLOSSOMRobbie Williams, rugby coach at the Berg-Op Private School in Okahandja, could not contain his gratitude towards Trustco and Peter de Villiers for the highimpact training session during the follow up Trustco High Performance Coaching Clinic.The clinic was hosted for the Berg-Op Private School , JG van der Wath Secondary School, Okahandja Primary School as well as a club for out-of-school youth.“It was a great experience overall, but I must say the practical part of the clinic was very, very exciting. The boys enjoyed their time on the field with Peter.”~Robbie Williams, Berg-Op Private School coach. @trustco_group www.tgh.na

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20 SPORT 22 June - 28 June 2017 SPORT Uushona to fight Russian BelaevTYSON READYFOR RUSSIAN Gabby Tjiroze Japhet Amukwa will take PUGILIST: Tyson in one of his fights.  Photo contributed on Anyway Katunga fromNamibian renowned boxer, Zimbabwe for the flyweight Betuel ‘Tyson’ Uushona, 6th rounder, Immanuelwill fight against Russian Joseph will face Aubrey Ma-Roman Belaev on 30 June at samba from Malawi and inRamatex to defend his WBF the super bantamweight boutWelterweight World Title. Namibian Joseph Hilongwa will fight Robert Kachiza Uushona sports 35 wins out from Malawi in what alsoof 41 fights, with five losses promises to be an excitingand a draw, while his oppo- fight.nent holds 16 wins out of 18fights and two losses. Namibians fighting each other on the night will be He has held regional titles Nathanael Sebastian whofor the WBO, the Pan-Asian takes on Johannes Niigonti,Boxing Association title and Vakufilapo Nashivela willthe WBO, the interim and face Simeon Shafodino andfull WBO African title. in the Junior Lightweight David Shinuna will fight Im- Ushona has also fought for manuela Andeleki.the Commonwealth title. “This partnership is to pro- The event will go by the mote, inform and educatetheme “Defending My Na- Namibians on matters oftional Pride”. The theme is in patriotism, the importanceline with the recent agree- of National symbols, asment signed between Salute well as addressing social illsBoxing Academy and the such as; tribalism, racism,Khomas Regional Forum of vandalism, crime, genderthe Nationhood and National based violence and lackPride (NNP) Campaign. of respect toward national symbols, among other issues Seven other bouts are also by encouraging a sense ofscheduled for the night, pride and responsibilitywith Namibia’s Lukas “The among citizens,” said SaluteDemolisher” Ndafoluma ex- Boxing spokesperson,pected to take on Barend van Kiriata Kamaya.Rooyen from South Africafor the vacant IBO All AfricaMiddleweight title. Kautondokwa unbeaten Gabby Tjiroze won the IBF Africa middleweight title. At the peak of the bout, ‘The WBO middleweight boxer, Walter Executioner’ came in strongly in the ‘The Executioner’ Kautondokwa, third round, landing some point- proved too strong for Ghanaian earning blows on the face of Sai Obodai Sai as he floored him in who obviously could not conjure round 5 (TKO) in the WBO Middle- any miracle to save himself from the weight World Title Eliminator fight hard-punching  Kautondokwa. that took place in Ghana on Friday, 16 June. The bout that many expected to last a bit long however, was cut Kautondokwa retained his WBO short after Kautondokwa landed a Africa middleweight title and also heavy punch on the face of  Sai.UP AND COMING: Concordia College team. Photo contributedA weekend of netball, soccer and rugby Sport Reporter was victorious with 3 to 2 after penalty cheering their teams on and both UNDEFEATED: Kautondokwa still unbeaten. Photo contributed points when both schools stood at 2:2. schools entertained the crowds duringLast week saw classic action when half-time with their cheerleaders andGobabis Gymnasium and Wennie The last game of the weekend was dance groups.du Plessis met on the netball field, a rugby match between the hosts, PKwith Gobabis Gymnasium winning de Villiers Secondary School against “This is what makes the Classicby 1 point: 26:25. visitors, Mariental High School with Clashes so special. We encourage all the hosts beating the visitors by 17 to scholars to attend and to inspire their Two games of soccer were played 14 points. teams to greater heights. The Classicbetween Rocky Crest High School Clashes are not only about the gamesand Concordia College (score 1:2) Sponsorship Manager of FNB, Gor- but about the team and the comingand Suiderlig High School and JA Nel don Pokolo, said that some highlights together of the scholars and support-Secondary School where Suiderlig of the last Classic Clashes included ers, including parents, teachers and spectators at the Suiderlig and JA community members,” he said. Nel game who were in great spirits,