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WINNING NUMBERS NEWS BUSINESS SPORT 6 3234524 88 6 3238473 88 BOARD ADE DEBMARINE 13 3245733 88 APPLICATIONS DEFICIT CUP KICKS 6 3229533 88 CLOSING SOON DECLINES OFF 6 3231300 88 P 03 P 08 P 16 REMINDER THESE 5 NUMBERS APPEARED IN LAST WEEK’S INFORMANTÉ. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER.www.informante.web.na • 061-275 4700 Find us on Your Community NEWSPAPER • 22 March - 28 March 2018 • Edition # 621NAMIBIA CELEBRATES!Unitedwestand,fortheloveofNamibiaTSUMEB - Diverse culturesbecame the central rallyingpoint for Independence Dayrevelers as up to an esti-mated ten thousand peopleflocked to the Oscar Norichstadium in Tsumeb to cele-brate 28 years of indepen-dence.Maria DavidThe Oscar Norich stadium was filled FESTIVAL: Ancient tradition collides with modern democracy in Tsumeb. Photos: Maria Davidto capacity as people celebrated theday under the theme “United we you that prosperity for the majority He also acknowledge that govern- encouraging small and medium islands in what he described as “silostand, for the love of Namibia”. of our citizens is the only insurance ment has not fast-tracked progress enterprises to diversify their business mentalities”. for sustainable peace. A country with development as expected and portfolio. Exceptional circumstances Oshikoto governor, Henock where inequality still exists cannot be that more has to be done. “The past have obliged us to review priorities,” “The Namibia we fought for belongsKankoshi, had the ecstatic crowd successful.” four years have been fraught with said Geingob. The president quoted to all of us, and we will not allow theroaring when he narrated the folk “headwinds”, brought about by a one of Africa’s great Pan-Africanist, retrogressive mentalities to return topoem eulogising the famous Oshikoto Geingob emphasised that the citi- global economic downturn, charac- Tanzania’s Julius Mwalimu Nyer- our land. We will not allow those whoLake and Tsumeb. Thereafter, Vice zens should demand quality public terised by falling commodity prices ere who argued that, “Development propagate the divisive Bantustan men-President Nangolo Mbumba intro- service from the government. and exchange rate fluctuations. This brings freedom, provided it is de- tality of the past, to gain a footholdduced President Dr Hage Geingob “perfect storm”, as some have termed velopment of the people. But people in our society,” he said. The Head ofand recalled that two of Namibia’s He noted that government has made it, has had a direct impact on our cannot be developed; they can only State insisted that he will not allowpresidents, Hifikepunye Pohamba notable progress in the provision economy and revenue base,” said develop themselves.” corruption to sabotage progress madeand Geingob, were once residents of of infrastructure, social protection, Geingob. He admitted that austerity in the last 28 years. He announcedthe copper town. Former President economic advancement and effective measures brought about by the eco- He said government is hard at work that a 100 thousand people in NamibiaPohamba worked for the mine, while governance. He referred to Namibian nomic downturn have also hurt some to find solutions for land reform, the are currently benefiting from the FoodGeingob was a teacher, before both roads rated as best in Sub-Saharan sectors, especially small businesses, youth unemployment questions and Bank Programme, hailing it as a mile-went into exile. Africa. “Poverty rates have fallen; and brought joblessness. broad-based economic empower- stone that will decrease the percentage more children are in school, and better ment. He warned against government of people living with hunger and The broadcasting division of social services are provided to the “It is why as government, we are ministries and agencies operating as poverty.Trustco, Mixed FM also made history majority,” said Geingob.by broadcasting most of the Tsumebcelebrations for the first time live withthe editor of Informanté, NghidipoNangolo, reporting live to audiencesin Oshakati, Ongwediwa and Ondang-wa on 105.6mhz, Mariental104.0mhz,Keetmanshoop 88.2mhz and Otji-warongo on 105.9mhz. Many viewers from across theborders followed live streaming, whileall Facebook platforms of the TrustcoGroup and Informanté, with its closeto 293 000 followers, kept Namibi-ans updated during the day, mainlyon mobile phones where the wholeinspirational and historic speech ofGeingob can be accessed for free. Geingob acknowledged the pictur-esque stadium teeming with differentcultures and said, “I should remind 23/03/2018 12N$ .99 Ritebrand 13:00 to 18:00 Oil 750mlFRIDAY SPECIALS! 42N$ .99 Pasta Polana Elbows 3kg Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

2 NEWS 22 March - 28 March 2018LIKORO GRANTEDLikorosayslawyerincapable RecklessCHANCE TO APPEAL driving doctor pleads not guilty WINDHOEK- Former Special Advisor to the former Minis- incapable. He further claimed that the ter of Lands, Vincent Likoro, who is accused of raping his magistrate failed by not recalling State colleague at a lodge while on official duty, was on Tuesday witnesses. Botes vehemently argued before granted a chance to appeal his 10 year sentence in the Su- Judges Dinah Usiku and Johana preme Court. Salionga that a different court would come to a different conclusion, with Eba Kandovazu He also argued that the presiding regards to the sentence. Likoro will magistrate then failed in his duties now file his affidavits in the Supreme Likoro was also the Swapo as an administrator of justice by not Court. Dominic Lisulo appeared for Regional Coordinator in the realising that the defence lawyer was the State. Kavango Region. This will be his second appeal. Judgement in April ON CAMERA: Still image taken of In December, he unsuccessfully the video of reckless driving on the road between Otjiwarongo and appealed in the High Court against his for SME bank Okahandja.  Photo: Contributed jail term, imposed on him by the Kati- ma Mulilo Regional Court. This time, Eba Kandovazu he argued, through his lawyer Louis WINDHOEK-An Otjiwaron- Botes, that the lawyer who represented go-based medical doctor currently making rounds on social media him at his trial was inexperi- following a video clip of him driv- ing recklessly on the road between enced and therefore did Otjiwarongo and Okahandja today pleaded not guilty to the three not represent him charges of culpable homicide he faces in the Karibib Magistrate’s well. Court.SECOND CHANCE: Vincent Likoro.  Photo contributed The charges are in connection with a car accident he was in-Come celebrate with us 28 years of Independence TROUBLED: SME BANK.  Photo: Contributed volved in three years ago, in whichas we are steaking our claim to... three lives were lost. The accident Eba Kandovazu order rescinding and setting aside occurred on the Karibib-Us- the perfect Namibian bite. the order handed out in February, akos road. The suspect, Yeukai WINDHOEK-The outcome of an giving the liquidators, Ian Mclaren Chiradza, also faces a charge ofWe supply fresh Beef and Game meat from local farmers and also produce our own Polonys, urgent application brought before and David Bruni power to exercise reckless driving in that regard, to Russians, Viennas, Smokies, Boerewors, Mince and many more. the High Court by the Zimbawean their authority outside Namibia which he also pleaded not guilty. 8 Bohr Street, Southern Industrial, Windhoek Namibia minority shareholders of the trou- and additionally pay back the small Tel: +26461 232728 Fax: +26461 220115 bled SME Bank, currently under depositors on amounts less than The deceased are Welmine Louw, [email protected] curatorship, to stop the liquidators N$25 000. her son Konrad Louw, and her from paying back small depositors sister, Alet Junius. will be heard in April. They, through their lawyer Sisa Namandje argued that they too Magistrate Uchen Konjore This was announced by pre- have a say in the discussions of denied him bail on the grounds that siding Judge Thomas Masuku, distributing the bank’s assets. They he has a history of drinking and after hearing both the applicants argued that the application brought driving recklessly on public roads, and the respondents’ arguments. to court last month by Bruni and citing his recent misdemeanor that Zimbabwe Metropolitan Bank and Mclaren did not consider their has led to another charge opened at World Eagle, holding 30% and 5% opinion on the matter. Otjiwarongo, of driving recklessly. respectively, approached the High Court on an urgent basis to seek an Advocate Raymond Heathcote In the video, Chiradza is seen represents the respondents. Judge- swerving sideways with his ment is postponed to 23 April. Mercedes Benz and driving to- wards oncoming vehicles. Several times, oncoming vehicles had to swerve off the road to avoid a head-on-collision. In the 2015 incident, Chiradza was not arrested but was sum- moned to appear in court with a warning. Last week, a warrant of arrest was issued against him for failing to appear in court. The suspect did not give any explanation for pleading not guilty, leaving the State to prove its allegations. Magistrate Konjore postponed the matter to 25-26 June for trial. Prosecutor Eden Amutenya is prosecuting. 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22 March - 28 March 2018 NEWS 3 BOARD APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOONTrustco Group Holdings acknowledge member of our Board. of the many. It should be rejected as a its reputation as foremost corporate round of the selection process. Wethe decision of Facebook to remove After an analysis of most comments tyranny of exclusivity that it is and not citizen of Namibia and best company would furthermore like to remindthe latest advert circulated on Namib- for an open debate that it is not. to work for. further applicants of the fast approach-ia’s largest social media platforms on and equally thanking the silent majori- ing closing date of the 31 March, weinviting applications for the appoint- ty, Trustco wants to remind Namibians The record number of Namibians The Trustco legacy will continue welcome your applications.ment of a Board member. again that considerate and measured celebrating 28 years of independence relentlessly on that path as justice, dialogue is key to address Namibians’ in Tsumeb in a spirit of jubilation, and equality, wealth creation and freedom Dr Quinton van Rooyen Trustco, as foremost corporate pressing issues. Tolerance and respect reconciliation is proof of our strong is what every Namibian deserves. Group Managing Directorcitizen, with an unblemished record of should underpin the Namibian nation- commitment to liberty, freedom andbroad based empowerment, devel- hood. Independence must remind justice. The very same pillars on Trustco Group Holdings furthermoreopment, inclusiveness and equality us that it must never be allowed as which Trustco’s success rests since its would like to thank the record numberappreciate and respect the different reflected in Namibia’s tragic past, that inception after independence will re- of applications that were received foropinions on the invitation to apply as a the might of a few, silences the right main our guiding light in maintaining our published vacancy and wish all applicants best of luck for our firstMore good rains expected Legal Shield enriches more NamibiansNiel TerblancheWALVIS BAY - Contingency plan- AT LAST: Good rain showers over large parts of Namibia. Photo contributedning for flood mitigation and recoverypreparation should be activated in the River at Blouputs and Sendelingsdrift in flood. Water coming down in the Marthina K. Mutanga competition and am grateful toZambezi Region because of rising wa- recorded levels of only 0, 41 metres usually dry river beds caused traffic to Legal Shield” she said.ter levels in the Zambezi River, while and 0, 25 metres, respectively. come to standstill at several crossings WINDHOEK –Rebeca Garo-in the south of Namibia people living in the capital city. Oas, a 42-year-old mother of Garo-Oas noted that she willalong the Orange River were requested Large parts of the north and spe- three from Otjiwarongo said the open a policy at Legal Shield,to work sparingly with water because cifically the Cuvelai-Etosha Basin More damage to roads in the Oma- N$10 000 she won in the Legal not only because she would haveof critically low water levels. received heavy rains over the past 24 kange area in the North West of the Shield/Informanté Lucky Number walked away with N$20 000 if hours. Farms in the Kamanjab area country was reported after heavy rains Competition will go a long way in she were a paid-up member of According to the daily flood bul- received up to 90 millimetres of rain, in the past two days. Besides millions improving her and the children’s Legal Shield, but because she hasletin of the Hydrological Services of while in Tsumeb more than 50 mil- of dollars worth of damage to the tarred lives. seen the benefits of being a LegalNamibia, people living in flood-prone limetres were measured since Monday. road between Opuwo and Omakange, Shield member.areas of the Zambezi Region should Good rains also fell over the central the road between Oshakati and Onkani “I will now be able to clear upstart taking precautionary measures for parts of the country and in Windhoek and Onesi and Tsandi were also washed some of my debts which will She is a regular reader of In-possible evacuation. several of the smaller dry rivers were away by flood water. lighten the burden on me. I am formanté and urged the public to very happy to be the winner of the keep all copies of the newspaper The Zambezi River level at Katima and regularly check for winningMulilo continues to rise rapidly and numbers.it was measured at 5, 82 metres. TheOkavango River levels at Nkurenkururecorded 2, 63 metres while at Runduthe water level rose to 5, 39 metres. Ac-cording to the flood bulletin, the waterlevels in these rivers are still lower thanwhat recorded during the correspond-ing time last year. Consumers depend-ent on water from the Orange River areencouraged to apply stringent watersaving measures because of fluctuat-ing critical low levels observed andreported on the Lower Orange River.Monitoring stations on the OrangeOil spill threat to ecosystemDISASTER: The second oil spill within a week was detected at Walvis Bay Lagoon. Photo contributed Niel Terblanche officials of the harbour town’s munici- Residents of Walvis Bay have already Marthina K. Mutanga and decides what to do with the pality over the past weekend to see reported oiled birds along the shores money. “I was actually clean-WALVIS BAY - The Minister of how a biodegradable absorption agent of the lagoon which will have to be WINDHOEK – “I am very ing out my desk and on a whimEnvironment and Tourism, Pohamba is spread on the water to disperse the captured and treated to preserve their excited and very thankful to looked in the Informanté amongShifeta, had the opportunity to see and oil on the surface of the sea water. lives. Informanté for having the Legal the newspapers I was going toexperience first-hand how officials Shield/Informanté Lucky Number throw out. Imagine my surprisefrom various government agencies Officials from the Namibian Ports In this regard the DMA requested Competition which has made me when I saw my lucky number cor-and organisations deal with an oil spill Authority and the Directorate of Mari- the public to report any other oil spill N$10 000 richer,” said Helen responded with a winning number.at the coast. time Affairs are again trying to verify that they may come across in and Bezuidenhoudt. It just goes to show you should the origin of the spill. It is the second around Walvis Bay and Namibia as always keep your old copies,” The minister was on a visit to the instance where heavy fuel oil was quick as possible, especially if it looks She is a 44-year-old mother Bezuidenhoudt said.coast when news of another oil spill detected in the water of the Atlantic like it has not yet been noticed by of one and said she was caughtspread through the coastal community. Ocean within a week. authorities. If and when an oil spill unawares by winning the money Unfortunately she is not a paid-A second oil spill was detected in the is detected, people should state what and is going to invest it until such up Legal Shield member whichfragile ecosystem of the Walvis Bay Although the scale of the second type of pollution it might be or give a time she considered her options would have seen her pocket N$20Lagoon, an internationally recognised oil spill seems much smaller than the the best description of the colour and 000.RAMSAR coastal wetland area. first instance at the Afrodite Beach smell of the pollutant and, if possible, residential development a week ago, an accurate location with the aid of The minister visited the shore of the officials were doing everything in a Global Positioning Device or clearlagoon with prominent Walvis Bay their power to minimise the effects landmarks.business personality, John Sava, and of the pollutant on sea and bird life.

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22 March - 28 March 2018 NEWS 5NAMIBIANS ARE MOSTInstitutions to be strengthened to unlock the people’s potentialENTREPRENEURIAL - QVRNAMIBIA'S GREAT: The first QVRCODE for 2018, which was aptly themed “Get out of your own way”. The audience shared ideas with Quinton on Namibian business climate and Quinton shared knowledge on howto be a successful entrepreneur in Namibia.  Photos: Mixed MarketingOTJIWARONGO – THE time has come to activate and unlock the internationally Members of the audience recognised entrepreneurial and product innovation skills of Namibians on the pointed out that cultural demandsGlobal Entrepreneurship Index (GIE) to meet the development and wealth cre- on working members of families GRADUATE PROGRAMME:ation agenda of the President Dr Hage Geingob. put a lot of strain on the resources CHEMICAL ENGINEERING OR METALLURGY of previously disadvantaged and STAFF REPORTER ing Namibia’s business potential through the idea of an incubator “Black citizens” who can there- OHORONGO CEMENT is operating a world class cement factory near Otavi in which includes, but is not limited it can and must be closed to fast- fore not save money. “This is not northern Namibia. This is one of the most modern cement plants in Africa andThe Managing Director of to the Ministry of Trade and In- track development of skills and a thing of colour. It is the same for proudly Namibian. As an important player in the Namibian economy, Trustco, Dr Quinton van dustry, Investment Centre and the produce wealth.” White Namibians where families Ohorongo Cement reduces unemployment, develops skills and deliversRooyen, says Namibians are more Ministry of Finance. and extended families have a cement of world class quality to Namibia and abroad.entrepreneurial than we think, but He noted that currently, institu- demand for the resources that isthat institutions – including minis- Speaking at a jam-packed hall of tions, such as banks and the courts available amongst friends and tries - that must support business- aspirant entrepreneurs at C’est Si in Namibia, aren’t very support- family, Dr van Rooyen said.es, need to improve on quality in Bon Hotel in Otjiwarongo in his ive and as a result people aren’t Ohorongo Cement (Pty) Ltd is giving an opportunity to a Namibian graduate whoorder to achieve economic success latest instalment of the motiva- taking risks because of a lack He said Namibians must has completed his/her studies in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy.in the country. tional programme of personal of support from institutions and forget about skin colour, because mentorship, called the QVR- ministries, despite high product Namibians are the same. “As As a graduate engineer, you will embark on a comprehensive Development The president needs the best CODE, Dr van Rooyen reiterated innovation. different societies, we should Programme that systematically exposes you to all relevant areas of the organization.ideas from the private sector that entrepreneurship is important focus on what unites us and not This programme will provide skills expansion, which will be vital in progressing yourand entrepreneurs on his table in any society because the eco- Presenting Global Entrepre- on differences that distinguish us. career path in process engineering. It will combine on-the-job learning with formalevery day. He has the ability, skill, nomic success of nations world- neurship Index statistics, Dr If we can do that, the cracks of training opportunities and stimulating, hands-on roles.political support and national and wide is the result of encouraging van Rooyen noted that Namibia faction and interest will disappearinternational respect and popular- and rewarding entrepreneurship. scored 44% for the quality of the and will become the bond that ties This role provides a supporting function to the production team, incorporating workity, as well as the determination institutions that support entre- our national success together as in the following areas of responsibility, amongst others: The garden town of Otjiwarongo preneurship, while components a nation on the march. It’s okay is also near and dear to Dr van such as production innovation and to fail. I have failed many times. • Involvement and support in optimization projects in all areas of the I can write a book about my process.to make good on his promises of Rooyen as it is the town where risk capital scored 96% and 19%, failures, but your successes musttackling and eradicating poverty. he started his professional career respectively. be more than your failures,” he • Learning and understanding monitoring and correction of chemical and nearly three decades ago as a said, adding, “only take note of physical process parameters to ensure product quality. Dr van Rooyen said that the Clerk of the Courts and later In comparison, the United the success of others, but don’t letprivate sector should assist with as Public Prosecutor. It is also States, currently with a number it consume you. Bly in jou baan. • Improving process efficiencies.an incubator that is available to where he realised his passion for one global ranking, the institu- We all have the potential and abil- • Retrieving process data from the SCADA system, and using this data forthe president that will allow him entrepreneurship and started by tional score is 93%, while produc- ity to become a success, but don’tto appoint special skills and pro- saving what little money he could tion innovation is at 73% and risk focus or waste energy on what process monitoring and optimization.grammes in fast-track programs set aside. His Otjiwarongo experi- capital at 88%. others are doing.”according to his constitutional ence resulted in the success of Ohorongo Cement is seeking hard-working, dynamic young individuals with apowers and because Namibians Trustco, a pace-setting Namibian “We must get institutions to Dr Van Rooyen also stressed keenness to learn and grow to become part of its process team through thedesperately want him to succeed business conglomerate focusing such a state that they support us, the importance of appointing the Graduate Programme. Ideal candidates will be capable of taking initiative inas it will strengthen unity and on the needs of people. but having said that, we cannot right people for your business their approach to problem-solving, and will have a keen interest in independentpeace. wait around and do nothing until and paying them well for their skills development, in addition to the training provided. The graduate will be “In terms of wealth, the coun- they turn around, otherwise we contribution. provided with a mentor to support and guide them in their development. The institutions that must tries that are rated at the top, are will lose all the skills and inspira-be strengthened to unlock the successful not only because of tion that we have,” he said. “If you invest in people, they Graduates are encouraged to email their:people’s potential of Namibia, their entrepreneurial ability, but will stay loyal to you,” he said.according to Dr van Rooyen, are because of the quality of their During the QVRCODE, titled • Motivation lettercourts, banks and government institutions,” he explained. “That ‘Get Out Of Your Own Way’, Dr He further revealed that Trustco • Comprehensive CVinstitutions and ministries that gap is too big in Namibia and van Rooyen also encouraged en- uses what is called a ‘business incu- • Certified Copy of Degreewere created to assist in unlock- trepreneurs to not let fear paralyse bator’ where all the business ideas • Complete Academic Record them and to take risks. from employees are put in one pool and senior management looks at If you meet the requirements, hand in your documents to: these ideas on a regular basis to see Ohorongo Cement (PTY) LTD, Plant Sargberg, which ideas can be used and what Human Resources Department support is necessary to develop it. OR E-Mail: [email protected] “For smarter, innovative ways Deadline: 30 March 2018 of doing business, continuous consultations are needed. Be will- Note: No faxed applications will be considered and only short-listed ing to learn and open up to those candidates would be contacted. around you in order to succeed,” he said. Women and previously disadvantaged people are encouraged to apply. Dr van Rooyen answered nu- No documents will be returned to applicants. merous questions from the attend- ees, which included Otjiwarongo Mayor Bennes Haimbondi, on saving, getting out of debt, invest- ment opportunities and a history of how he got into business.

6 NEWS 22 March - 28 March 2018 RETRO­ SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOThe economy is notsharp enoughThe citizens do understand grassroots market and PIC OF THE DAYlearning fast of the profound effects the economy Baikonur, Kazakhstan; A rocket booster carrying the Soyuz MS-08 spacecraft is moved to a launchpad ahead of a scheduled 21 Marchhas on their financials and their daily survival as they mission to the International Space Station. Photograph: Tass/Barcroft Imagesknow life is not getting easier but going two stepsbackward. THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDENTheir economic sense is not limited to the price oftheir baskets in a supermarket either. Some lost their AN INDEPENDENT BUDGETjobs which had a profound negative impact on theirfamilies who had to learn the hard way that the econ- This week we celebrate Independence Day equaliser, and the Namibian government is billion and N$5.2 billion respectively.omy is somehow not moving, stuck in the mud. here in Namibia, but as we celebrate, it certainly striving toward it, as government The Ministry of Home Affairs and Im-The state is in earnest an employment agency of might behove us to take a long, hard look spending on education dwarfs other spend- migration will be receiving N$609 mil-excess workforce, effectively preserving a salary bill at our country, and how it’s being man- ing by a significant amount. In fact, Namib- lion and the judiciary N$366 million.it can’t sustain at the expense of growth. Layoffs are aged. Finance Minister Calle Schlettwein ia is one of only three countries in the world These Public Safety Ministries are keptnot the answer, but surprisingly there’s money for presented his budget to parliament just a where education is the top spending prior- funded at significant levels as we don’tloss-making SOEs and no money for capital develop- few weeks ago, and the documentation ity for government. Namibia spends about want to compromise the safety of thements to stimulate robust growth at home. Obviously has been made available on the ministry’s N$18 700 per learner per year, but with nation, and in addition, President Gein-the economy is not performing well in this reces- website, so let us pore through the docu- our high failure rate, the ministry has to gob’s zero-tolerance stance on corruptionsion, but apparently for some not that bad. Ideally, ments, and take a look at what’s ahead. urgently improve the quality of outcomes. will keep these ministries quite busy.the strength of Namibia can’t be in communication Namibians should not be surprised to hear An additional N$3.2 billion is budgeted These ministries have the second larg-networks and service delivery alone, but in a strong that the economy is expected to have con- for Higher Education, Training and In- est share of the budget, with a total ofvalue-addition and manufacturing base for local tracted by 0.4% duringconsumption and exports from small-scale businesses 2017. Namibia is expected novation. In total, 28.9% of expenditure 21.7% of the budget, withthat create jobs. Some small and big retailers should to recover somewhat eco- goes to education, or about 9% of GDP. the remaining 7.8% of thecreate small-scale mechanised digital production nomically during 2018, with Health and Social Services receive N$6.5 budget allocated to ad-technologies to transform the economy, set not to live growth expected at 1.2% for billion in the budget, and N$3.4 billion ministrative ministries,up to its “mix” structure, honed instead to export raw the year before increasing goes to the Ministry of Poverty Eradication such as urban and ruralmaterial, subsequently jobs elsewhere, and relying further to 2.1% in 2019. and Social Welfare. The budget increases development and interna-only on rentals, taxes and service fees for income. With recovering commodity the old age pension grant to N$1 250 per tional relations and co-op-Most of the supposedly GRN money spinners prices, government expect- month, allowing our oldest and most vulner- eration, amongst others.(SOEs), had never spun anyway for their ambitious ed the mining sector to be able of citizens to be placed above the na- As you may have noticed,business plans are very sketchy on how to generate at the forefront of this re- tional poverty line. In total, the social min- our government expendi-fair income to create wealth, but can pay fat salaries. covery. So how did govern- istries above receive 49.2% of the budget. tures exceed our revenueMany are indebted to higher bills than investment in ment structure its budget? The Ministry of Transport is allocated – this is what is called ourproduction, and making fair profits. More than a hun- Let’s start at the top, with N$3.5 billion, and has to complete sev- budget deficit. This year,dred state companies have dismally failed to deliver government revenues. In to- eral phases of ongoing road construction however, it only amounts tothe country from a myriad of social hiccups, from tal, the government expects projects, as well as invest in industriali- 4.5% of GDP, in contrast tohigh unemployment rate and a small economy that’s to receive about N$56.7 sation and logistics hubs over the coming the 5.4% of last year. This isnot growing in quality, sadly like a child stunted by billion from various sourc- years. The Ministry of Agriculture, Water due to the fiscal consolida-malnutrition in a war situation. Financial transparen- es, a 1.3% decline from and Forestry will receive N$2.1 billion, tion stance taken by the Min-cy is kind of elusive right now. There’s an interesting last year, reflecting Namib- and PSEMAS N$2.5 billion. The Minis- istry of Finance to maintainopposition to cryptocurrency, a technology that could ia’s difficult situation. N$53.2 billion will try of Finance will be receiving about N$ our macroeconomic stabili-be an alternative way of using money in future. It be from taxes, with N$22.2 billion from 4 billion, and is tasked with establishing ty and sovereign credit rating of our bonds.won’t hurt to research and study it, than outright income taxes – as paid by us every year, a Revenue Agency to improve the effi- As a result of the prudent budgeting, onlyrejection. New things are always scary or unwanted. and paid by the various companies operat- ciency of tax collection and ensure gov- N$8.3 billion worth of debt funding willPeople are finding ways to sidestep governments ing in Namibia. Another N$34.5 billion is ernment revenue targets are met. In total, have to be raised by government this year.that are not delivering. Without any preference, local collected via indirect taxes, like VAT, that these economic and infrastructure minis- This budget, at least, should give some re-manufacturers are not protected any longer and that you pay when purchasing products or im- tries above receive 21.7% of the budget. assurance that the government is keepingbasically means competition will heat up and many porting products, and transfer duties and The Ministry of Defence and the Minis- its eye on the ball, and positioning itselfcompanies will not make the cut, unless they sell property taxes. Then an additional N$3.4 try of Safety and Security receive N$6 against adverse conditions, while simulta-their local and foreign franchises to superior inves- billion is raised from other sources, such neously attempting to put the country ontors. The economic model is flawed structurally in as dividends and profit shares from gov- the right footing for rapid growth shouldthat it has no capacity to increase its revenue beyond ernment investments and interest of loans the opportunity present itself. Still, thisincreasing taxes and service fees. After gobbling up and investments, royalties on minerals quick summary is no replacement forstate funds for years, the enterprise and finance min- mined, and fines and administration fees. your own – every citizen should availisters must insist on returns from SOEs every year. So far, so good. It seems quite prudent, themselves of the documents as present-The rot cannot carry on, while the majority are hav- given the state of the economy, and it ed on the Ministry of Finance website,ing a hard time just to make ends meet. Some SOEs seems the government has learned not and make their own assessment. Withare obsolete with no chance of revival and could as to make the mistake of over-estimating the Independence Celebrations on ourwell collapse if GRN were not throwing money into its revenues, having learned hard les- mind, we should remain cognizant of thethe black holes they essentially are. sons from two years ago. So, let us take fact that it remains our duty to keep the a look at the expenditure now. Minister government accountable and transpar- • Newspaper registration: 06/01/119 Schlettwein’s budget indicates that the ent. A strong and independent Namib- • Printed by Word Press, Windhoek, government intends to spend N$65 bil- ia is only as accountable as its citizens. lion this year, also a decline of 2.3% from Office +264 83 100 1000 the previous year. How is this allocated? Desmond P van Heerden, HonsBComm • 260 000 copies distributed monthly to all major Namibian As usual, the biggest expense is the N$13.5 (Stell) is the Chief Analytics Officer of Trust- billion is budgeted for basic education. It co Group Holdings Ltd. Previous articles towns ­ has been noted that education is the greatest available online at http://toi.hopto.org/. • Headquarters: Trustco House, 2 Keller Street, Windhoek, He can be contacted at [email protected] Namibia • Contact: Tel. 061 275 4102/8 Fax. 061 275 4090 Email. [email protected] • Electronic: www.informante.web.na EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER • The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of our advertisers and the views aired in letters are not necessarily those of the newspaper. • Informanté publishes all advertisements in good faith and cannot be held liable for any misrepresentation, losses or injury to any reader making use of the products or services advertised.

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8 BUSINESS 22 March - 28 March 2018BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review TRADE DEFICITReport notes an unsteady growth trend 14 March to 20 March 2018 DECLINES NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE MARKET CAP WINDHOEK - Namibia posted a negative trade NICTUS HOLDINGS - NAM NHL 1.80 -) - - 95 balance, (in line with the 37 55 151 rest of the world), valued AGRA LTD AGR 1.48 - 136 at N$4,761 million in the - - fourth quarter of 2017, a NAMIBIA ASSET NAM 0.69 - 564 significant decline of 60.5 0 20 % from an amount of MANAGEMENT LTD 109 N$12,053 million recorded - - in quarter 4 (Q4) 2016. STIMULUS INVESTMENT SILP 121.29 - 1 590 25 500 12 451DOWN UP LIMITED 50 2 309 9 307 NIMBUS INFRASTRUCTURE NUSP 10.51 - 49 2 184 9 259 71 1 276 LIMITED 1 651 32 249 7 396 ORYX PROPERTIES LTD ORY 20.39 (0.05%) 623 5 429 FNB NAMIBIA FNB 46.49 (0.06%) HOLDINGS LTD NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 45.00 (0.09%) CAPRICORN INVESTMENT CGP 17.93 (0.11%) GROUP BIDVEST NAMIBIA LTD BVN 7.80 (0.13%) TRUSTCO GROUP TUC/TTO 8.95 (0.56%) HOLDINGS LIMITEDCOMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE % NSX LOCAL 630 (0.03%)BRENT CRUDE OIL 64.34 4.18% NSX ALL SHARE (1.13%)GOLD 1 307.10 (1.51%) JSE TOP 40 1 421 (1.95%)PLATINUM 943.50 (2.49%) S&P 500 51 554 (1.72%) UK FTSE 100 (0.99%)FOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % EURO STOXX 50 2 718 HANG SENG 7 068 0.02%N$ PER US$ 11.94 1.04% 3 398 (0.16%)N$ PER £ 16.71 1.27% 31 550 N$ PER € 14.70 0.37% Zorena JantzeThe local market was very active against the US Dollar, to close at This is according to trade statistics GRAPH: Trade balance Q4 2017. ties increased by 29.1%, recordingthis week, with the NSX Local in- N$11.94 per USD, and lost 1.27% released by the Namibia Statis- N$13,977 million from N$10,827dex down 0.03% at 630, and the against the British Pound, to tics Agency (NSA) for Q4 of 2017. The persistent deficits are mostly million registered in Q4-2016.NSX Overall Index down 1.13%, to close at N$16.71 per GBP. It closed driven by Namibia’s high demandclose at 1421. As at 13 March, FNB at N$14.70 against the Euro, a According to the report, Na- for high-valued manufactured Namibia’s exports were mostlyNamibia was the largest local loss of 0.37%. mibia’s overall exports amounted commodities and machinery from absorbed by African regionalcompany on the exchange, with The Namibia Statistics Agency to N$18,263 million compared to the rest of the world, as opposed to groupings and the EU, with SACUmarket capitalisation of N$12.4 released the figures for inflation N$14,194 million and N$15,487 exporting mainly primary commodi- absorbing the largest share of 40.0%,billion, followed by Namibia for the months of February 2018, million in Q4-2016 and Q3-2017 ties that are of low value, with the the EU with 24.6%, BRIC withBreweries with N$9.3 billion, and revealed that the annual respectively. exception of diamonds. 8.8%, SADC-non-SACU with 8.2%,Capricorn Investment Group with inflation rate had further slowed and COMESA with 6.9% and EFTAN$9.2 billion, and Trustco Group to 3.5%. In particular, there was Imports stood at N$23,024 mil- Namibia’s top export products, with 6.0%.Holdings with N$7.4 billion. In quite a slowdown in food and lion for Q4 2017 after recording including diamonds, jewelry andterms of volume, Trustco Group non-alcoholic beverages (11.3% to N$26,247 million and N$23,833 precious metals (N$6,707 million), In terms of means of transporta-Holdings was in the lead with 2.0%), communications (6.0% to million in Q4-2016 and Q3-2017 ores and concentrates2 (N$2,248 tion for exports, Namibia exportedN$5.4 million worth of shares -0.1%), housing, water, electric- respectively. million), copper cathodes (N$2,026 most commodities by sea, air andtraded, with FNB Namibia grab- ity, gas and other fuels (9.6% to million), fish (N$1,993) and zinc road, with sea emerging as the mostbing second place with N$2.3 3.2%), furnishings, household Namibia’s total trade (export plus and articles thereof (N$1,003 mil- used means of transport by traders,million worth of shares traded. equipment and maintenance imports) stood at N$41,288 million lion) were the leading export com- accounting for 40.7% share to totalNamibia Breweries managed a (8.5% to 0.1%). Monthly inflation compared to N$40,442 million modities in Q4-2017. export, air with 37.3%; while roadthird place in volume, with N$2.1 also showed a slowdown from recorded in Q4-2016, while in Q3- was the least used mode of trans-million worth of shares traded. 1.6% the previous month to 0.1% 2017 total trade stood at N$39,320 Together, these commodities port with a share of 22.1% of totalThe local currency lost 1.04% this month. million. made up 76.5% of the total exports. exports. Year on year the combined revenueInflation continues The report further notes an un- generated from these commodi-to slow down steady growth trend in the deficit, with the most significant growth of 774.8% recorded in Q2-2016. On average, over a period of ten quarters, the trade deficit grew by 67.5%. Vehicle sales increase by 17.9% pared to a 14.7% contraction in the egory was recorded as having a large Zorena Jantze compared to positive growth of 10.3% Business Reporter prior year. effect on the increase in vehicles recorded in February 2017. sales in February 2018 with a recordWINDHOEK - Annual inflation for Feb- WINDHOEK - New vehicle sales The increase during the month of of 139 units of light commercialruary 2018 stood at 3.5% as compared to Of interest to note, is that meat inflation increased by a robust 17.9% month February was observed in passen- vehicles compared to 120 units in7.8% registered in February 2017. On a has slowed, increasing by 7.4% y-o-y in on month (m-o-m) to 1 039 units ger, light commercial and medium the prior month.monthly basis it stood at 0.1%. February 2018 compared to 10.1% in the in February 2018 compared to 881 commercial vehicle categories that prior year. In addition, fish prices have units recorded in the prior month. increased by 20% (m-o-m), 14.3% This is followed by Volkswagen This according to Namibia Consumer also increased at a slower pace of 5.9% (m-o-m) and 35.7% (m-o-m), that recorded 73 units of passengerPrice Index (NCPI) for February 2018 re- compared a 25.1% recorded in the prior On an annual basis, vehicles sales respectively. vehicles compared to 55 units in theleased by the Namibia Statistics Agency year. declined by 9.7% in February com- prior month.(NSA). During the month of February In particular, the Toyota brand cat-2018, the main drivers of the annual infla- While other categories trend down- Yet, the positive growth in Febru-tion rate were education (9.9%), transport wards, transport inflation (weight of REVVING IT UP: Picture for illustrative purposes only.  Photo: Zorena Jantze ary should be seen in context as an-(6.6%) and health (6.2%). 14.28% in the basket) continues to trend nually new vehicle sales in Namibia upwards. Transport inflation increased by declined by 38.7% to 13 313 units in According to economic analysts at 6.6% in February 2018 compared to 4.7% 2017 since its peak of 21 718 unitsSimonis Storm Namibia, the moder- recorded in the prior year. recorded in 2014.ate annual inflation can be attributed tothe housing, water, electricity, gas and Furthermore, prices of public transpor- Economic analyst at Simonisother fuels category which is the highest tation services have increased by 1.8% in Storm, Indileni Nanghonga statedweighted category in the basket. February 2018 compared to a contraction that besides the current economic of 0.6% in the prior year. conditions, new regulations relating This category increased at a slower pace to deposit requirements, as well asof 3.2% year on year in February 2018 Simonis Storm further noted that additional carbon emissions taxescompared to 9.6% recorded in the prior retailers and telecommunication com- have not helped the situation.year. panies remain under pressure due to the depressed economic environment In addition, instalment credit has The slowdown trend can also be ob- and this is equally evident through the slowed sharply from 18.2% y-o-yserved in rental payments for dwellings sluggish PSCE data coming through. in 2014 to -4.8% y-o-y recorded inby owners and renters. The contraction is mainly observed in February 2018. the footwear subcategory especially “We believe that the decline in prices by adults. On the clothing subcategory “Our view is that the continuousin average rental space can be associ- the contraction remains severe in the contraction in instalment creditated with the current economic climate,” women clothing. coupled with the broad-basedSimonis Storm noted economic slowdown will extend the With regard to the annual forecast for downward trend in new vehicle sales Food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation, Simonis Storm reiterated their throughout 2018. At the same timeincreased at a slower pace of 2.0% y-o-y annual inflation forecast at 5.4% on the and anecdotally we are also seeingin February 2018 compared to 11.3% back of high base effects, moderating the used car market in a fix withrecorded in the prior year. food prices, the proposed increase in sin increased promotional sales activ- taxes by 5% and transport inflation that is ity with attempts to offload excess Bread and cereals remain in deflation on an upward trend. stock,” Nanghonga stated.since May 2017 (currently at -4.2%)

22 March - 28 March 2018 BUSINESS 9FISCAL CONSOLIDATIONBudgetDeficitincreasesto6.9%PROVES TO BE DIFFICULTWINDHOEK – The fiscal outcomes for the first roll-out of the consolidation 20.8% of GDP in 2015/16 toprogramme reflected mixed results, with the budget deficit relatively higher 25% of GDP in 2016/17 duethan anticipated and a build-up of the stock of spending arrears causing a to increase issuance of extrafurther drag on economic activity and eroding the effectiveness of the fiscal treasury bills to cover for out-consolidation effort. standing invoices of about N$3 billion. Zorena Jantze Strategy for the Medium- arrears amounting to N$2.1 HEAVY LOAD: Minister of Finance Calle Schlettwein. Term Expenditure Framework billion, carried forward from The total debt stock is  Photo: Zorena JantzeThese are the sentiments of (MTEF) 2018/19-2020/21 the previous financial year. estimated at N$74.5 billion in Calle Schlettwein, Minister themed ‘Shared Prosperity’, FY2017/18 and it is projectedof Finance, who explained that Schlettwein stated that the com- As a percentage of GDP, the to reach an estimated N$99.14the steep expenditure correction bination of revenue shortfall total debt remains at 43.0% of billion in the last year ofproved difficult to implement and expenditure overrun led to GDP in 2017/18, the same level MTEF. As a proportion of GDP,in the first roll-out of the fis- increase in the budget deficit to as recorded in the previous debt is estimated at 43% incal consolidation programme 6.9% in FY2016/17, compared year. 2017/18 and it is projected toand requires recalibration to to the budget estimate of 6.3%. reach a peak of about 46% inbalance between the intended Contra to this, foreign debt FY2019/20 before slowing toconsolidation, impact on Schlettwein stated that the stock decreased from 18.8% 45.2% in 2020/21.growth and the provision of budget deficit for FY2017/18 of GDP in 2015/16 to 16.0%basic services. was revised upward from the of GDP in 2016/17 and is The main challenge over the estimated 3.6% of GDP to 5.4 estimated to remain at 16.0% in Medium Term Expenditure In his outline of the Fiscal % of GDP. An increase at- 2017/18. 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22 March - 28 March 2018 ENTERTAINMENT 13ENTERTAINMENTMODERNISATION OFCultural Appropriation or Stylistic Expression? NEVILLE BASSONTRADITIONAL ATTIREWINDHOEK – With sweeping, floor-length gowns as- living in modern times, she Namibia!sembled with sleek modern textiles or vintage fabrics, and has reservations aboutformidable horizontal headpieces, knows as Otjikaiva, people outside the specific THIS week we celebrate our diversityreminiscent of cow horns, the traditional dresses of the culture making use of it. as Namibians, we are who we areOvaherero women do not only celebrate culture but a his- because we are different, let’s em-tory with tragic tales of a genocide. “Do research. If you want brace that…at least just for this week, to incorporate traditional elements of asseblief tog! Afrikaners: I love Zorena Jantze Adding her views on the subject, other people’s culture make sure it’s you guys a lot, julle mag maar braai Misika stated that her aim was to okay and do it in a manner that is re- die week, geen probleem. Los dieWhen worn, these voluminous gowns raise attention in a wider circle on the spectful. Our traditional clothes taxis uit net vir die week. Enjoy youradopted from the Victorian era, repre- Herero people as well as to sensi- tell not only our joys but also our brannas en coke, vloek die Bulle assent affluence, a right-of-passage and tise the global community that the struggles. Don’t diminish that,” julle so voel. You live in the bestdictates a certain way of walking, Otjikaiva headdress is a Namibian Hambira stated. country in the world, your Australianmovement and behaviour. Traditional Piece. The Namibian model added cousins have no idea what they are that the Ovaherero dress that missing! Recent posts on social media have, In contrast, Namibian model the colonisers brought is anhowever, sparked a heated debate on Varaakuami Hambira explained that important part of the Ova- Germans: When you first set footwhether or not the modernisation of while it was okay for traditional attire herero history and culture here in 1884 looking for “lebens-these gowns are an insult to the sen- to be modernized to reflect people as it gives people a sense raum”, no one could foresee howsitive history of the traditional attire of identity and belonging. dramatic things would change overor could be the way forward for the HISTORICAL LINEAGES: the next 130 years. Let’s forgive eachNamibian fashion industry. Conflict and Custume. FACING THE BACKLASH: other unconditionally, we both have Photo: Jim Naughten Namibian Fashion design- to learn a lot from each other.Yes, Adriano Visage, Namibian actor er, Leah Misika clad in a your Jaegermeister gave me a lot ofand radio presenter, started the debate modern day pantsuit with pleasure the last 20 years, prost!when he posted a picture of Namib- the Otjikaiva traditionalian Fashion designer, Leah Misika headdress. Ovaherero: Yes, 50% of my blood-clad in a modern day pantsuit with Photo contributed line comes from you. For this weekthe Otjikaiva, explaining that the let’s have all the meat and Castelo wecombination of modern clothing with can lay our hands on! I so miss thecultural attire is the way forward in days when the children were wearinggaining international recognition for “omutjiras” and the women in myNamibian fashion. Visagie further community smelled of Moondropsstated that all due respect was paid talc powder. Let’s have o’mbasarato the Ovaherero culture, adding that this weekend arikana tog!people should not attack Misika asother designers such as Kavari Mc- Oshiwambo: Yes, in my view onebright, and international artists have of the most hospitable tribes in ourtaken to adopting unique elements of country. Bring out all the OmbikeNamibian traditional attire. (Wamboe vodka) and Punya Punya (Tassenberg) you can get. I shall be “When foreigners come to explore there! Tasted a frog for the first timeour culture and make use of it on last year with some close friends, youtheir runways we don’t complain, Wamboes been hiding that delicacyhowever, when it is one of our own for years, julle moegoes!it’s an insult. If there is a way tocapitalise on this and put Namibian Coloureds: Is oraait gazi, kom onsfashion at the forefront, we should hang die weekend. Trek jou All Starsdo it,” Visagie stressed. He further aan, ons wip Star toe. Sit daai speak-urged Namibians to not be stuck ers aan op full blast da ini Baai, skinkin what they perceive as culture as die Rum & Coke…moenie laat menseFashion has been replicated over vir julle sê julle het nie ‘n kultuur nie.and over, creating brand new looks. The fact you are born here makes you“It's because of our ignorance that as much a Namibian as anybody else!International designers find Africaninspiration and call it their own Basters: Gaan kuier asb julle ‘’hot-brands,” Visagie dictated. nos’’ families in Blok E. For once, just once, accept also your Nama For all bloodlines. No German, Dutch or your Irishman created a Baster child 120Entertainment years ago if it was not for a Nama News Call: great, great, great grandmother. Zoey Basters are a tribe very close to my heart, your colourful culture in Re- @ hoboth will be complete if everyone accepts they are connected tribally061-275 4721 one way or the other, waarheid is waarheid!www.informante.web.na Setwana: Gobabis, yes bring back the spirit of Siwelewele. Ons ken julle, Tswanas ruk op Trimiopsis toe, kealeboga! Zambezi: Hande, Hande! Your fresh water fish...wow, that’s the only rea- son I go up there annually, never ever again shall Muyongo separate you all! Namas: May the spirit of Jan Jonker Afrikaner and Hendrik Witbooi live on beyond this generation. Nama-stap julle self mal die week asseblief, it’s who you are! Damaras: The other part of my bloodline, ousiero, omes…khei aiyos! The little street smart I have comes from you, durable people. Words like kwangara or omuzorotua should not even faze you anymore “bradaman”! Happy Independence, Namibia!

14 AFRICA 22 March - 28 March 2018COMBATING INEQUALITYLesseninequitiestoreducepovertyIN AFRICAMany Africans think that inequalities are widening, with a “Education,” notes the DESA state institutions across Africa, the standpipe connections in poor neigh-small slice of the population getting richer as the ranks of report, “is typically seen as a means continent’s shift towards multipartythe poor keep growing. of narrowing inequalities.” However, electoral systems and the prolif- bourhoods. across sub-Saharan Africa, 37% of eration of programmes to strengthen children did not go to primary school good governance have improved the Some African countries have in 2001, the highest rate for any world accountability and capacity of those region. Among females, the share was institutions. shown that it is possible to stimulate 41%. Almost all children out of school Ernest Harsch Health and education disparities are from poor families. Shifting policies economic growth while at the sameIn the 1980s and 1990s, when the per- Economic inequalities are only part Bringing back the state Among the tasks that public institu- time reducing inequality and poverty. formance of African economies was of the picture. Across Africa, health, tions can perform to help lessen in-stagnant or declining, economists at education, social welfare and many Many development experts now equality and realize “the progressively Mauritius is a frequent example. Itthe main international financial insti- other aspects of human well-being concur with the UN’s DESA that it redistributive dimensions of develop-tutions were able to easily blame the are also marked by wide disparities. is vital to end “the folly of privat- ment,” as DESA put it, are ensuring has had a stable democratic systemcontinent’s widespread poverty on the The wealthy receive the best school- izing state functions on a large scale” that all sectors of the population arelack of economic growth. Renewed ing and medical care, while many of and to rebuild the public institutions socially and politically integrated, that for decades, with relatively smoothgrowth, they argued, would eventually the poor simply do without. The poor and services that were weakened or roads and other infrastructure are ex-“trickle down” to improve everyone’s education and health of those living dismantled in recent decades. tended to geographically remote areas changes in government and a balancedwell-being, including the poor. But in poverty in turn make it harder for and that economic policies emphasizewith African growth rates picking up them or their children to advance their A big majority of Africans seem activities that stimulate the creation distribution of political power. The au-markedly over the past decade while economic position. to agree. The surveys by the Afro- of jobs.the proportion of Africans living on Barometer project found that even thorities took into account the interestsless than US$1 per day continues By the end of the 1990s, the disas- though most Africans prefer a mixed UNDP notes that when Ugandato rise, such arguments are facing trous impact of such cuts had become economy, “their vision favours state eliminated user fees at health facilities of the country’s well-organized labourrenewed scepticism. so glaring that policies shifted again, intervention above market forces.” in 2001, public visits increased by towards increasing social spending. Across the 15 countries surveyed, an 80 per cent, with half of the increase movement, while economic policies Meanwhile, the international com- While many argue that health and edu- average of 70 per cent opposed reduc- from the poorest fifth of the popula-munity’s focus on achieving the Mil- cation spending in Africa is still far ing the size of the public sector. tion. encouraged a diversification fromlennium Development Goals (MDGs) below what it should be, others point— one of which is to cut in half by out that allocating more money alone Some officials still object that gov- Selective government subsidies can sugar production into manufacturing.2015 the percentage of people in the will not solve all the problems. In Af- ernments do not deliver services very help ensure that the poor have accessworld with incomes below $1 a day rica, notes Yvonne Tsikata, a scholar effectively, citing their poor perfor- to other services as well. In the late The government resisted external— is drawing greater attention to the at the Economic and Social Research mance in the 1970s and early 1980s, 1990s, when Senegal first permittedvarious factors that influence poverty Foundation in Tanzania, “social sector when public sectors dominated. But private participation in urban water pressures in the 1980s to drasticallytrends. spending is poorly targeted and often while corruption, cronyism and mis- distribution, it accompanied those regressive. The poor are therefore management continue to plague many reforms with subsidies to provide cut public spending and maintained benefiting much less than the level of social expenditures would suggest.” relatively large budget allocations for health, education, water, sanitation and housing assistance, drawing on taxes levied on sugar exporters. “Poverty fell significantly” in Mau- ritius, notes Ms. Tsikata. “After an initial rise, inequality has fallen and social indicators have improved; they are now well above the average for Africa and indeed for middle-income countries.” According to World Bank estimates, Mauritius now has the low- est level of inequality among 30 sub- Saharan countries for which data is available. - Africa RenewalEXAMINATION BASED CONTACT CLASSESTIMETABLE GROUP 6TIME: SUBJECT NAME SUBJECT CODE08:00 - 08:4508:50 - 09:30 Computer Literacy DPPE-CL11; BESP-CL1109:35 - 10:2510:30 - 11:30 Computer Literacy 1 DJPE-CL11; DES-CL11; DSE-CL1211:35 - 12:10 Computer Literacy 2 DJPE-CL12; DES-CL12; DSE-CL1212:15 - 13:10 Children’s Literature and Reading Support DPPE-CLRS11; DJPE-CLRS1113:15 - 14:1514:20 – 15:15 Learner Support, School Readiness & DJPE-LSSDM1115:20 – 16:10 Multi-Grade Teaching16:15 – 17:1517:20 – 18:05 Visual Arts DPPE-VA11; DJPE-VA11; BESP-SSVA1118:10 - 18:45 Life Orientation & Life Skills 1 DPPE-LOLS11; BESP-LOLS11 Religious, Moral & Life Skills Education 1 DJPE-RMLS11 Physical and Health Education 1 DPPE-PHE12; DJPE-PHE12 Religious, Moral & Life Skills Education 2 DJPE-RMLS12 Life Orientation & Life Skills 2 DPPE-LOLS12; BESP-LOLS12 Music, Dance & Drama DPPE-MD12; DJPE-MDD12; BESP-SSMD12VENUE: IOL REGIONAL OFFICESMODE OF PRESENTATION: MICROSOFT LYNCDATE: 24 MARCH 2018 Contact us today for more information: Call Centre +264 61 270 9100 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.iol.na

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16 SPORT 22 March - 28 March 2018 SPORTDEBMARINE CUPMoresponsorsneeded to grow footballKICKS OFFCHAMPIONS: Debmarine 2017 winners Young African celebrating their victory. Photo contributedWINDHOEK- THE Deb- ful game of football and their of 32 draw which was held at place on 24 and 25 March readsmarine Namibian Cup sponsorship. “Trying to make Xwama Cultural Restaurant as follows;competition got under- do with the less resources is saw defending champion Youngway with the Round never easy and that is why we African squaring off with rivals Dynamos vs Onathingeof 32 draw setting up are grateful for any corporate Black Africa in one of two main United, Magic vs Mighty Gun-four premiership teams and private company that tussles to look forward to. The ners, Real Fighters vs Elevenagainst each other. jumps in to lessen our burden, other game expected to be a Arrows, Khuse vs Tigers, while supporting worthwhile humdinger will be Tura Magic Space Age vs Khomas Nampol, Aili Iilonga initiatives and projects in our against Mighty Gunners. Chief Santos vs Reho Madrid, country. Which surely, football Citizens vs Chiefs, Once AgainSpeaking at the occasion as is a worthwhile initiative,” Other entertaining matches vs Rhino, Omaheke NAPOL,a guest speaker, Minister of he said. The competition will include Rundu Chiefs facing off Swallows vs African, BluesSport, Youth and National Ser- feature three first division against Civics. Waters vs Fresh United, Goldenvices Erastus Uutoni applauded and 13 second division teams Bees vs Life Fighters, OrlandoDebmarine Namibia on their as well as Namibia Premier Following dates are reserved Pirates vs Outjo Academy,commitment to the beauti- League’16 teams all vying for the Debmarine Cup; Swakopmund vs Ohangwena, for the Debmarine Cup. This Rundu Chiefs vs Civics, North year’s much anticipated Round Quarterfinals, April 28-29; East winners vs UNAM, Black semifinals, May 12-13, and the Africa vs Young African finals, 26 May 26. The draw for the Round of 32 which takesAfrican Stars tops by huge margin Aili IilongaACTION: African Stars against Young African. Photo: Aili Iilonga WINDHOEK- Former Namibia league champion and current top leaders African stars are currently the runaway leaders after top teams dropped points over the weekend. African Stars, although they too dropped points after being held to an enticing 2-2 draw by Young Afri- ca, remain clear away from the rest after second-placed Black Africa missed the chance to close the gap by drawing in their weekend match with Civics on Sunday. With an eight-point lead, Stars came from behind twice to secure the draw after Young African took the lead through the first half from a loose ball strike through the narrow corner. Though Stars’ Engelhard Kahua headed in a cross to level the game, Young African quickly re- gained their lead shortly before half time with Zimbabwean-born striker Chrispem Mbwewe netting through a long-range shot that hit the roof of the net. In the final minutes of the game, African Stars equalised with a last minute free kick header from Elvis Tjivasera.