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WINNING NUMBERSNEWS BUSINESS SPORT 11 1677248 40 6 1653620 40RUKORO TRADE PRINCE 6 1648820 40CALLS FOR DEFICIT READY FOR 1 1644247 40UNITY DECLINES APRIL 1 6 1668200 40 P 03 P 08 P16 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 • 23 March - 29 March 2017 • Edition # 573Currency fixing INDEPENDENCECalls to boycott Independence celebrations failprobe extends HISTORYto Nam MARCH PAST: Long march to freedom. Photo Namibian Precidency Staff Reporter A historic first Independence celebration in Rundu in Kavango East saw leaders of the most powerful nations in theThe Bank of Namibia (BoN) is await- world, Vladimir Putin of Russia, Donald Trump of the United States and the Secretary-General of the United Nationsing the South African Competition (UN) in New York joining thousands in celebrating Namibians with messages of goodwill and congratulations.Commission (SACC) to concludeits investigation into 17 commercial Staff Reporter day of festivities. In a relaxing of the formation agenda by walking huge ery.“Namibians must adopt a culturebanks implicated in alleged South usual security, one of the Masters of distances to be part of the historic where it becomes second nature toAfrican Rand (ZAR) and US Dollar The German President, Frank Ceremonies, and minister of Presi- festivities on the border with Angola, stretch out a hand to those in dire(USD) currency manipulation in that Walter Steinmeier, also sent a dential Affairs on the instruction of that even after Namibian independ- need,” he said.country, to ascertain whether Namibian message of congratulations and ex- Dr Geingob requested the crowd to ence was still in a grip of civil warcommercial banks are tangled up in the pressed his hope that the outstand- come closer to the podium in an or- before the final defeat of the Unita Dr Geingob said all solutionsintricate web. ing issues between the two countries derly fashion for his groundbreaking movement ushered in peace. between Namibians must be ac- can be solved in the shortest possible address reaffirming and rededicating cording to the rule of law and aimed Some Namibian banks could be time. the Namibian Independence genesis Dr Geingob lifted the veil and at enhancing freedom, peace andimplicated by virtue of their parent to the constitution, democracy free- signaled that Namibians can expect reconciliation, as huge sacrificescompanies in SA. Of the 17 banks Revellers from all corners of dom, peace and the rule of law. groundbreaking policy statements were made for the very peace andunder investigation, Standard Bank the country lined up since 06h00 on 12 April when he will deliver his freedom that Namibians enjoy today.is one of three South African Banks on Tuesday morning to enter the The stadium, that burst at its seams State of the Nation address in Parlia-licenced to operate in Namibia. “Based Independence stadium in town with spectators sitting on nearby ment, according to his constitutional In a very moving moment, Dron the information at our disposal, the where the Founding Father, Dr roofs and even scaled trees to be part duty. He again stressed the impor- Geingob asked the crowd to bowBank of Namibia does not have any Sam Nujoma, his successor, Dr. of the celebration crowd, busted the tance of dialogue to find a national their heads in remembrance of asubstantive evidence and/or reasons to Hifikepunye Pohamba, joined DR myth of a boycott that was mooted consensus on the most pressing young girl from Grootfontein whoconclude whether any Namibian Bank Hage Geingob and the communities on social media. Like the Keetman- challenges like the need for land and drowned, although no one mightwas directly or indirectly involved in of the two Kavangos for a historic shoop meeting a few weeks ago, a more equal share of the national knew her personally. Such momentsthe USD/ZAR foreign exchange deal they showed their support for the wealth in order to lift Namibians of silence must remind Namibi-manipulation or not,” reads a statement government and the Geingob trans- that live in abject poverty out of mis- ans that each and every citizen isfrom BoN. BoN said it is aware that precious.Standard Bank Namibia handles bigvolumes of USD/ZAR transaction asa result of its relationships with majorexporting firms, but pointed out thatforeign exchange transaction from Na-mibia are significantly low compared toglobal trades. “We hope that more details on theCommission findings will be unearthedat the Tribunal. That way, the BoN willbe able to ascertain that the conductof standard Bank Namibia has beenabove board in this regard,” said BoN.The SACC announced in Februarythis year that the 17 banks succeededin colluding in price fixing and marketallocation in ZAR and USD currenciesusing communication tools throughBloomberg and Reuters Currency Trad-ing Platforms. The implicated banks are said to haverefrained from trading, creating ficti-tious bids and offers at particular times,taking turns in transactions and fixingprices which led to the misrepresenta-tion of the demand and supply of thetwo currencies. Currency manipulation, drivenprimarily by profit motives, also affectsconsumers, importers and exporters andultimately the economy of a country. MARCH$uper $avers Big Bite 2 N$36902BIGGER PiecesofChicken & MORE Chips 24/03/2017 - 26/03/2017 6N$ .99 9.N$ 99 EACHWEEKEND SPECIALS! 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2 NEWS 23 March - 29 March 2017 Families main culprits in incidents SIM card registration to curb crimeOSHIKOTO REPORTSALARMING RAPESShocking incidents of the rape of minors have been reported to the police in the Oshikoto Regionover the past week. Placido Hilukilwa The victim told her aunt who In another incident, a commissioner, Naomi Katjiua, Gabby Tjiroze mobile telecommunications resides in the Ohangwena 20-year-old man allegedly the suspect is still at large. company, MTC, requiresIn one incident, a 63-year- Region about the rape incident, raped two girls, aged 5 and 13, THE Communication Regu- identification upon purchas- old man allegedly raped his prompting the aunt and the while their guardian was away In yet another incident of latory Authority of Namibia ing a new SIM card or re-13-year-old granddaughter by victim’s biological father to attending church service. rape, a 19-year-old Angolan (CRAN) and the Ministry of placement, a number of SIMforcefully removing her trou- report the alleged crime to the national who is employed as Information for Communi- cards used in the country aresers and having sexual inter- police. The alleged perpetrator is a cattle herder at Onashikuvu cation Technology (MICT) obtained from unregisteredcourse with her in a mahangu an uncle to both victims and village near Omuthiya was are in talks to impose a outlets and street hawkersfield in the Okapuku village. The suspect was immediately resides in the same house. Ac- arrested after he was accused of new Act that will prohibit who buy the SIM cards from apprehended. cording to the police’s deputy sodomising a two-year-old boy. consumers from buying MTC and in turn sell them SIM cards without a valid without necessary facilitiesAvid kingpin denies identification. to capture valid informationself-implicating admissions from buyers. One of the reason for the Eba Kandovazu ly denied on the stand. nication, Paulus Kapia; Avid Investment’s proposed Act is to curb “SIM registration will be Charges against the former Avid director Administrative Secretary, Inez Gases, crimes committed through imposed as a licence condi-One of the accused persons in the Avid/ Labour Ministry official and lawyer Otniel mobile phones. Mobile tion, compelling licenseesSocial Security Commission(SSC) fraud also detailed how Josea allegedly splurged Podewiltz, Retired Namibian Defence phones have been used for to ensure that all consumers’case dating back to 2005, Nico Josea, the money for his and his business associ- Force (NDF) Brigadier, Mathias Shiweda, identity theft, blackmail, SIM cards are registered,”on Wednesday took to the stand in the ates’ personal use. former Acting Secretary-General of the Na- lottery scams and other he said.Windhoek High Court and denied that tional Youth Council (NYC), Ralph Blaauw illegitimate activities. he and his company, Namangol, ever did During cross examination on Wednesday, and his wife, Sharon Blaauw. Police spokesperson, Ed-business with the SSC. Josea denied the version of Gideon Melder, “SIM Registration is win Kanguatjivi, also shared an SSC official, that he had promised to pay The seven former Avid Investment direc- essential for the interests the same sentiments, adding Josea, represented by Advocate Slysken back the missing millions during his bail tors are each facing separate charges with of national security, public that the completion of theMakando, is facing fraud charges alongside application. about 10 counts of fraud, alternatively theft, safety and the economic proposed Act will boost thesix other former directors of Avid invest- corruption and giving false evidence in an well-being of the country to fight against crime as it willments – a company alleged to have invested Josea further denied claims by Melder inquiry in terms of the Companies’ Act No combat crimes associated enable police to track downN$30 million from the SSC in a dubious that during a visit to the Avid offices, he 28 of 2004. with the use of phones/SIM criminals committing crimesmanner in 2005. promised that the SSC would get its money cards,” said Cran’s Chief using mobile phones. back. Their trial continues in the High Court Executive Officer, Festus According to the indictment, Avid was before Judge Christie Liebenberg. Mbandeka. “This will be a really goodunable to pay back the investment after According to Josea, although he was a initiative because we willN$29,5 million was channeled to Namangol director of Avid Investments, he never State Advocate Ed Marondedze is being Mbandeka added that the be able to trace the suspectsInvestments, a claim that Josea categorical- actually set foot in the Avid offices. assisted by Public Prosecutor Cliff Lutibezi. authority will embark on a easily. A lot of crimes are national campaign to create committed through mobile Josea is charged alongside former Deputy awareness and encourage phones, such as fraud, iden- Minister of Works, Transport and Commu- consumers to register their tity theft and so forth and SIM cards upon the finali- for security purposes, once sation of the respective regu- perpetrators are registered, lations and commencement phone crimes will be signifi- of the section by MICT. cantly reduced,” Kanguatjivi added. Although the leadingMore floods to come Staff Reporter and more floods are expected in the The following hydrological gauging Zambezi river earlier in March. Photo Maria David area in the coming days. Readiness stations recorded the highest waterHEAVY rains are observed over the for flood response should be kept at levels this morning namely: Om-western and far northwestern parts its highest alert in the Cuvelai and pundja 1,36m, Shapoko 0,98m , Sha-of Angola. Zambezi catchments nalumono 1,03m, Shashuuli 0,99m, Engela 0,98m, Endola 1,09m, Sha- Water levels in the Cuvelai The Kavango River level at haingu 0,75m, Okanimekwa 0,58m,Iishanas remain high due to heavy Nkurenkuru increased with 20cm Onyele 0,52m and Akati 0,53m.rains received in the catchment. since yesterday morning, it is cur- rently at 3,09m; Rundu is currently According to NamWater, Von Bach The Zambezi River level at Katima at 5,40m; Mukwe recorded 2,581m Dam is at 56,4%, Naute Dam is atMulilo is rising significantly and is this morning. 99,9%, Omatako Dam is at 61,5%,currently at 5,46m. The water level Swakoppoort Dam 35,5% andis above normal and higher than last No other rains were reported ex- Oanob is at 90,6%. Hardap Dam isyear during the same period. The cept isolated light showers over the currently at 72,1%.Zambezi floodplains are flooded far northwestern part of the country.

23 March - 29 March 2017 NEWS 3RUKORO CALLS FOR UNITY“Labelus puppetsbutwearereadyforunity”The Ovaherero Paramount Chief, Vekuii Rukoro, has urged traditional leaders to openly join them in their quest to finally bring the genocide case torest following government’s commitment to push for compensation. Gabby Tjiroze ment has already spent millions knock at your doors for the sake of divided over the genocide issue, but tive to the US court. on the preparatory talks and have peaceful persuasions of our genocide we have to swallow our prides and “We are sure that the Germans wereRukoro made this call on Monday committed to the cause, I am calling case against the German government, meet both governments as one group at a jam-packed community upon other traditional leaders of because we need each other as leaders of Ovaherero and Namas leader- secretly represented and the messagecompound, Commando No.2, in Ovaherero and Namas to join us,” of genocide victims,” he said. ship. Our differences will not benefit reached them, so it’s up to them toKatutura upon his return from the said Rukoro. our people, hence the need for one either engage us directly beforehandUnited States where his delegation He further stressed that if other negotiating group,” Rukoro further or to defend themselves in courtfiled a federal class action lawsuit “We are not hesitant in making this leaders fail to heed his call, they will stressed. come 21 July. We are ready for eitheragainst the German government over call, because we are all one. Label us still continue as usual. outcome,” said Rukoro.the issue of reparation. puppets for extending this gesture The Ovaherero and Nama leader- to other leaders, but we are ready “Given that the situation has now ship filed a genocide lawsuit against The presiding judge set aside 21 July “Although the Namibian govern- to engage anyone for the purpose changed, government has no other the German government even though 2017 for the second hearing after the of unity. Call us names, still we will option but to meet with the victims Germany failed to send a representa- German government failed to send directly. It is no secret that we are an official representative.SWATF vets not moving Namibia not happy nationDESPERATE: The deplorable living conditions of NWVT members in Windhoek. Gabby Tjiroze by fear of the unknown. well countries are doing in terms ofPhoto: Marthina Mutanga Namibia dropped lower on the hap- The report revealed that happiness supporting their inhabitants to live piness scale according to the latest good lives now, while ensuring that Staff Reporter Samaritans to provide food for us.” He World Happiness Report (WHR). differs considerably across employ- others can do the same in the future. said some of the women in the group ment status, job type, and industryFormer South West Africa Territorial are pregnant and must give birth under The updated report, released on sectors. People in well paid roles “In as much as position number 12Force (SWATF) and Koevoet members extreme conditions, since they don’t the United Nations World Happi- are happier, but money is only one looks enviable at face value, it couldthat moved to Windhoek during the have means of transport or money to go ness Day on 20 March, shows that predictive measure of happiness. actually point to the fact that thingspast 13 months demanding to be rec- to hospital. Namibia now ranks 12th on the Analysis of changes in life evalua- seem very worse in other Africanognised by the government as veterans scale of Africa’s happiest countries tions from 2005-2007 to 2014-2016 countries as opposed to Namibianssaid they are not in a hurry to go back On the other hand the Health Depart- out of 54 countries, four spots lower continue to show big international being ‘very happy’. In other words,to the regions they hail from. ment of the City of Windhoek (CoW) than last year’s report. On the world differences in the dynamics of hap- there is hardly anything worth cel- also addressed the meeting on health scale, the country is ranked 111 out piness, with both the major gainers ebrating in this ranking,” he further The ex-soldiers have been camping at and safety measures and said the mem- of 155 countries. and the major losers spread among elaborated. Algeria ranked the hap-the residence of late OvaHerero Chief bers should follow the Public Health several regions. Namibia’s WHR piest country in Africa followed byKuaima Riruako in Katutura, Act. According to the Act they should The happiness report is measured score shows a fair amount of GDP Mauritius, Libya, Morocco, Somalia,Windhoek. The Chairperson of the not urinate and defecate in public and by seven factors namely; GDP per per capita, dystopia and social sup- Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia,Namibia War Veterans Trust (Namvet), open areas. capita, healthy years of life expec- port, low levels of generosity and Egypt, Sierra Leone and Cameroon,Jabulani Ndeuyema, said the Chief of tancy, social support, perceptions perception of corruption, a reason- with the three least happy countriesthe City Police Abraham Kanime ap- The group are protesting as part of corruption as measured by a able level of freedom to make life being Central African Republic,proached him recently to discuss the of their demand to be accorded war perceived absence of corruption in choices and healthy life expectancy. Burundi and Rwanda.safety of Namvet members because veteran status to benefit from the same government and business, perceivedthey are sleeping in a river bed next to financial perks given to war veterans of freedom to make life decisions, Social science expert Ellison The first World Happiness ReportNAMCOL’s Yetu Yama center which is Swapo’s former People’s Liberation Army generosity as measured by recent Tjirera says “Happiness is equally a was published in April 2012, innot safe for them. of Namibia (PLAN). Recognized vet- donations and dystopia as measured subjective feeling, making it difficult support of the High Level Meeting erans receives a monthly N$2000 grant to accurately measure.” at the United Nations on happiness Kanime said all ex-soldiers who came and are also entitled to a N$50 000 lump and well-being.from rural areas are not used to city sum and a once-off N$200 000 lump The WHR is an indication of howlife and that’s why he needed to discuss sum to start up a business.issues on how they can work together JUST ANOTHER DAYwith the City Police to combat crime in SWAFT was an auxiliary arm of thethe area where they are camping. South African Defence Force in the then Daily frustrating traffic congestion in Windhoek especially during peak hours is not expected to improve anytime soon South-West Africa from 1977 to 1989. as the City of Windhoek (CoW) continues to experience financial constraints. 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4 NEWS 23 March - 29 March 2017 Suspected rhino poachers on the runTHREE MORE RHINOSKILLEDThe Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) has teamed up with the Namibian Policeto find the suspects linked to a poaching incident last week where two black rhinos and awhite rhino were reportedly killed. Eba Kandovazu The value of the horns could not be on auction and pregnant rhinos are HEART-WRENCHING: Photo for illustrative purpose. Photo contributed determined at the time of going to sold for up to N$ 700 000.According to the Public Relations print, as investigations were still at an Officer of MET, Romeo Muyunda, infant stage. Meanwhile, the police in Eenhana lasttwo rhino carcasses were last week week Friday opened a case of posses-Thursday discovered at a private farm No suspects have yet been arrested sion of controlled wildlife products fol-in the district of Otjiwarongo. in connection with the poaching lowing a discovery of a box containing incidents. 20 pieces of elephant tusks weighing He added that the youngest slain 63.1 kg.rhino was merely a month old. The Nature Conservation Control Warder at MET, Berget KÖtting said Nampol Spokesperson, Kauna Shi- Muyunda stated that the third poach- that since 2014, 214 rhino carcasses kwambi said learners discovered theing incident occurred in the Kunene have been poached, with170 of them wrapped parcel and alerted the police.Region on the same day at an undis- reportedly found in Etosha.closed conservancy. No arrests have been made yet, but KÖtting further added that the value investigations in the matter are said to of an average rhino is N$ 500 000, sold be ongoing.Poachers cannot escape Leopard hunter to face legal actionDEPLORABLE: Poaching is a huge drain on natural resourses. Photo contributed Eba Kandovazu He, however, noted that the Min- The Ministry of Environment and istry has implemented measures to Tourism (MET) is planning to file review the current National Policy a case against the owner of Farm on Human Wildlife Conflict, adding Okamiparara in the Otjiwarongo that a wider stakeholder consulta- district for allegedly hunting and tion was conducted. killing a stray leopard in December last year. Human-Wildlife conflicts are cur- rently on the increase in the country MET Spokesperson, Romeo and six people have been reported Muyunda, said that the matter only dead as a result of wild animal at- came to the Ministry’s attention after tacks in the past two months. a video of the barbaric act last week started circulating on social media. Minister of Environment, Poham- ba Shifeta announced earlier this “The Ministry understands that month during a National Confer- the leopard killed a number of ence on Human-Wildlife Conflicts livestock on farm Okamiparara and Management that 46 cattle and that the owner took it upon himself nine goats have been killed by wild to set up a spring trap on which the animals since January. leopard was caught. Such a hunt was not sanctioned by the Ministry nor He said that a total number of was the case of this leopard killing 545 cattle, 79 sheep, 291 goats and livestock reported to government for 15 donkeys were killed last year action or advice,” Muyunda stated. alone as a result of human-wildlife conflicts. Muyunda further stated that his Ministry condemns illegal and un- This, he said, is because of the lawful killings of protected species in increased human population, as Namibia. well as wildlife population growth, unplanned agricultural activities, expansion of agricultural and indus- trial activities. Aili Iilonga Farm-owners and those in charge of thereto by such owner, occupier or BARBARIC: A screen shot of the leopard being savaged by dogs.The increase in poaching incidents on property are allowed to use force when person in charge may without warrant Photo contributedfarmland saw owners breaking the law the poacher resists the attempt to be arrest the person so found”, however,in an attempt to protect their property arrested or flees when it is clear that members are advised to hand over theprompting the Namibia Agricultural an attempt to arrest is made, provided poacher to the nearest police station.Union (NAU) and the Namibia Profes- that the force used to affect the arrestsional Hunting Association (NAPHA) is reasonably necessary. Meaning that It is advised that preferably arreststo inform farmers of their rights. members should not just shoot at the should be done by the police, and not poacher from the onset, they should members under normal circumstances. Recently the police wounded a farm firstly fire a warning shot and in theworker, while in at least two farmers event that it is reasonably necessary to Members are requested to alwaysare under investigation for murder fire additional shots, in order to arrest report the crime of illegal huntingwhen their action led to the death of the poacher. of game or game birds to the nearestsuspected poachers. police station and to make the report Members are allowed to arrest the within 48 hours from date of commis- NAU and NAPHA engaged the poacher trespassing according to the sioning of the crime.services of an attorney and compiled Criminal Procedure Act, which saysand guideline on how they should react that: “the owner, or person in charge of In addition, members are advisedwhen confronted with poachers. the property on or in respect of which to take photos of the poacher and the any person is found committing any registration number of the means of offence, and any person authorised transport used by the poacher in the commissioning of the crime as it can be used as evidence in the court.IT’S INDEPENDENCE! 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6 EDITORIAL 23 March - 29 March 2017 RETRO­ SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOIndependence Day PIC OF THE DAYhas a purpose COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF: President Dr Hage Geingob during the Independence Day Celebrations in Rundu.Namibia has come of age at 27 years and is no longer a Photo contributedteenager that sometimes needs guidance to negotiate thelabyrinths of life. THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDEN It is significant that many are still enthusiastic to TO TOUCH THE SKY layers explode in a shockwave travelling atcelebrate independence. The 27th independence cel- “Space, “ Douglas Adams said, “is big. ity becomes more intense, speeding up the up to 10% of the speed of light. So muchebrations in Rundu were well attended for all practical Really big. You just won’t believe how hydrogen fusion process, and expanding energy is released that nuclear fusion oc-purposes. It’s an obvious sign of the high hopes the vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I it to a greater and greater area around the curs in the shockwave – but unbounded bymasses still have of President Dr Hage Geingob and the mean, you may think it’s a long way down helium core. gravity, it happens more haphazardly thatgovernment. In one of the most poverty-stricken regions, the road to the chemist, but that’s just pea- it does in the core, fusing in many differentone assumes that the inhabitants had reasons to celebrate nuts to space.” And it is. The diameter of The outer layers of the star then expands combinations. It is thus in these supernovaebetter living conditions and cherish concrete programs in the observable universe is estimated at 93 as fusion moves closer to the surface, and shockwaves that all the elements heaviermotion for their future prosperity. Not all the youth were billion light-years, with a light-year being the amount of light it emits increases mas- than iron are formed. As they impact otherenthusiastic about Independence Day this time around just under 10 trillion kilometres. This is so sively as well, becoming a thousand to ten hydrogen clouds, they trigger the formationthough. They claim they are confused for being referred large (it has 26 zeroes at the end) that it is thousand times brighter. The star becomes of new stars – but these new stars now haveto, time-and-again, as the future leaders but never given difficult to comprehend. a red giant. Eventually, the helium core heavier elements that don’t all collapse tothe platform to give their input, disagree or defend their becomes massive enough and hot enough the core, but rather orbit the core. We callideas, however controversial. They prefer open and frank Perhaps just as amazing, is the fact that that it reaches its next stage, helium fu- them planets. And on some, these heavierpublic debates on issues affecting society beyond pro- of all the matter in this universe, 74% is sion. At its core, the star fuses helium into elements start combining. Start self-repli-fanities and name calling, without fear of being purged hydrogen, the simplest element, and 24% carbon and oxygen, and this even greater cating. Start the beginnings of life itself…from their political organisations. helium, the second least complex element. energy release causes the core to expand, They occur in large molecular clouds dissipating its outer hydrogen fusion layers, Carl Sagan famously said “We are all It is selective morality to deny the achievements of across the universe, with these clouds able and reducing its energy output. Slowly the made of star stuff.” Every atom in yourSwapo and PLAN for ensuring freedom and justice. to stretch almost 100 light-years across helium is used up in fusion, but even these body, and the bodies of everyone aroundHowever, a question like; “Where were you when we and having a mass of up to 6 million times stars are not large enough to induce the you, was once part of an exploding star,were fighting for independence?” is divisive and coun- that of the sun. A mass that big has a large next stage of fusion, and they, too, die to scattered across the cosmos. With Inde-terproductive. It’s a loaded question that could polarise gravitational field, and so it is as well with become white dwarfs. pendence Day traditionally creating a con-society when the country need unity in diversity and not these clouds. flicting mood of jubilation and introspec-simply buy into political assimilation without purpose. But when a star is more than 10 times as tion – as we examine how far we’ve come, When these clouds collide, they start to massive as the sun, it does not expand into and just how much still needs to be done In fact, PLAN was successful in many ways for they form gravity hotspots, spot where the grav- a red giant, as the force of gravity continu- – it remains, as always, a good idea to justdepended on ordinary people inside the country, who ity is stronger than the surrounding area, ally causes nuclear fusion. Hydrogen to step back and appreciate it.paid the ultimate price for supporting the struggle. There and they begin to break up. Matter begins helium, helium to oxygen and carbon, thenare so many untold stories of heroism by selfless citizens to collapse into these hotspots, strengthen- those into neon and sulphur – with fusion There is no need to reach for the stars –who fought inside and outside the country, and they ing them and increasing its gravitation pull. continually occurring, matter is continu- they are all around us, in us… reaching forshould be told sooner rather than later. The density of matter at the centre of these ally used as fuel, and the star shines as a the stars seems like a rather low goal. And hotspots increase, and as a result, starts bright blue supergiant for only a hundred when we look far enough back, how far Independence Day should diminish references of “us heating up. When there’s enough mass thousand years, until the core starts fusing we’ve come seems truly monumental, andand them”, and that’s perhaps the reason why many peo- (about 8% the mass of the sun), the tem- into iron. This results in the gravitational makes what still needs to be look positivelyple prefer to be discreet for they know they would not be perature can rise up to 10 million degrees force becoming so strong that the atoms trivial. Maybe, once, for a change, we asaccepted fully in the inner circles of the ruling elders. Celsius, and at this temperature and in this can no longer stay separate, and the entire Namibians should accept that what needs incredibly dense cloud of matter, something core fuses together. Lighter stars have the to happen will, and reach beyond the stars. Independence Day should celebrate the new approaches new occurs. Nuclear fusion. core fuse together into a neutron star – a This Independence Day, let us dream BIG,and innovation in resolving issues affecting the citizenry single massive atom of billions and bil- beyond the boundaries of the stars, fromand revel new opportunities without repeating the same Hydrogen atoms collide and ‘fuse’ lions of neutrons. But in heavier stars the want we need to what we imagine Namibiamessages every year. That is something that might just together to form helium. This releases a gravity overcomes even light, and the star could be. We have touched the sky withoutkeep the independence celebrations for years to come. momentous amount of energy, enough to collapses into a black hole, from which no knowing, so now we need to fly. offset the force of gravity and preventing light can escape. Either way, as a result of At 27 years, independence festivity can be with a dif- the cloud from collapsing further inward. this gravitational collapse all fusion energy Desmond P van Heerden, HonsBCommference as well, celebrated in carnivals, theatre, in media This energy release coincidentally also re- is released at once, exploding the outer lay- (Stell) is the Chief Analytics Officer ofand public debates or it can always be deferred to cut leases photons, or light particles. The cloud ers of the star into space in what is known Trustco Group Holdings Ltd. Previouscosts in lean times, while work is in motion. of gas lights up, and becomes a star. as a supernova. articles available online at http://toi.hopto. org/. He can be contacted at DesmondV@ The State should use the day to amplify how it has But this process consumes the hydrogen, A supernova is so bright it is briefly tgh.namobilised ministers, advisors and technocrats to give meaning that eventually, it will run out brighter than an entire galaxy. The outerthe masses reason to celebrate the achievements that has of fuel. Less massive clouds have lessimproved their living conditions and brought economic gravitational pressure, and fusion occursprosperity. more slowly, which means paradoxically that they’ll shine longer. Unfortunately, EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER these red dwarf stars (with a mass of less half that of the sun) also don’t have the • The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of gravitational energy to continue fusion our advertisers and the views aired in letters are not after their hydrogen runs out, and after six necessarily those of the newspaper. to twelve trillion years, they die to become white dwarfs – still quite hot, but no longer • Informanté publishes all advertisements in good releasing massive amounts of energy. faith and cannot be held liable for any misrepresen- tation, losses or injury to any reader making use of Stars with a mass more than half that of the products or services advertised. the sun to about ten times its mass burn through them hydrogen more quickly com- Newspaper registration: 06/01/119 paratively (from only half a million years for stars ten times as massive as the sun, to • Printed by Word Press, Windhoek, 100 million years for stars half as massive), Office +264 83 100 1000 but as more and more of the star turns into helium, the helium sinks to the core. 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23 March - 29 March 2017 EDITORIAL 7THE WILD HORSES OF THE FlipsideNAMIB MAY DISAPPEARNamibia’s wild horses have lived in the desert for 100 No foal has survived since 2013 and the horse population CHRIS JACOBIE years. They are one of the top ten tourist attractions has steadily dropped. Due to the drought, most of the otherin Namibia and they “embody the spirit of Namibia”. They migratory game has moved north and east looking for greener Rundu leads wayhave contributed to the promotion of Namibia as a destina- pastures which leaves mainly only horses to prey on in thetion and have been the subject of a number of documenta- Garub area. Therefore, the rate of predation has increased THE historic 27th Independence celebrations that were heldries about the country. The horses are also part of Namibia’s significantly during the past two months. The number of in Rundu in Kavango-East is a Namibian triumph in unity andhistory and heritage and are genetically differentiated from mares is down to 42 and we estimate that at this rate the a rededication to the election mandate of close to 90% for theother horse breeds. population will be “functionally extinct” (some may still be President, Dr Hage Geingob, affirmed by the presence of the around but it’s inevitable that they will go extinct) by August. Founding Father, Dr Sam Nujoma, and his successor, Dr Hifikepunye Twenty-two years of research has shown that the number of Pohamba, who joined thousands from rural communities fromwild horses has varied due to changes in rainfall, often with Obviously, something has to be done without delay if the Kavango East and West in celebration.many dying during droughts. Donations from the generous horses are to be saved. Killing the hyaenas is not an option.national and international public that came to over N$1.5 In a National Park this would be unethical. The alternatives The Kavango community, who often don’t have the materialmillion, have been used to buy food for them and as a result, are either to move the hyaenas or to move the horses. wealth of most communities elsewhere in the country as theythere have been no deaths directly caused by malnutrition mainly live far from development and live off the land and at thein the last two years. The supplementary feed has kept them The Namibia Wild Horses Foundation and the Ministry mercy of nature, have a sense of patriotism from which everygoing although it is still marginal. of Environment and Tourism, with input from the Hyaena citizen can learn. Research groups, arrived at a conclusion that is hopefully Now, as well as having to cope with a serious lack of grazing best for both species. The MET’s primary objective of It is therefore fitting that in an equally historic first, leaders offrom the latest drought, predation by hyaenas is threatening maintaining natural populations in a National Park rules out the most influential countries and economies of the world, sharedthe survival of the wild horses in the Garub area of the Namib the possibility of relocating the hyaenas. Not only would this their congratulations at the Rundu celebrations where differentNaukluft National Park. be difficult to justify but would be a fundamentally short communities with the help of the private sector through teamwork term option as the vacuum would most probably be filled by in the region organised a showcase for the whole of Namibia to be other hyaenas. However, it was agreed that a solution that proud of. would be best for both the hyaenas and the horses (or at least the large majority of them) is to move the horses, leaving Russia, the USA, Germany and the United Nations through their the hyaenas to survive as before, by feeding on natural prey leaders not only congratulated Namibia, but also demonstrated species such as oryx. the high international esteem in which the country is held. This is amplified by the message of the Secretary-General of the UN The immediate need is to take the pressure off the horses who expressed hope that Namibia will be actively involved in the so to start with, the hyaenas will be provided with alternative effort to reform the world body to be more representative of the prey that will be sourced from farms for as short a period as challenges, needs and realities of a more insecure international possible. This will give the Foundation time to find suitable world. And the country have the pedigree and influence to do just land that could be turned into a sanctuary in which the horses that. would live with the integrity of a wild population. The ideal location would be somewhere near the Garub area where the There is hardly a more secure place than Namibia in a growing horses have lived for over 100 years and where they will still insecure world. The young product of international solidarity -- with be accessible to the public. a nation that desired freedom and independence and was prepared to sacrifice life itself in attaining that vision -- did not let the world The NWHF and MET will be cooperating closely to down and clearly is punching well above its weight in international manage this crisis and although it can’t be guaranteed, there’s affairs. The thousands that turned up for the Rundu celebrations a good chance that there will be a happy ending for both the proved that they will also not let down independence and peace horses and the hyaenas. regardless of hardships they might face from time to time. Namibia Wild Horses Foundation They have hope and they have faith in their leaders and fellow P.O. Box 21, Aus, Namibia Namibians to improve the lives of the less fortunate in a spirit of Email: [email protected] compassion and nationhood. Web: www.wild-horses-namibia.com/foundation No wonder that the biggest democracy in the world, India, was one of the first to congratulate Namibia as one of the smallest, yet most stable and peaceful democracies, with its 27th anniversary at the remote frontier town bordering Angola with whom Namibia shared a lifetime of an independence struggle and whose monuments are unmarked graves scattered over the vast plains and forests of two neighbours as if they were one battlefield. The wave of unity and patriotism that started a few weeks ago in Keetmanshoop is slowly growing into a national Tsunami in defence of the democracy, peace, unity and independence of the Namibian nation. For every insult that the President and the elder statesmen in his team had to endure over the past few weeks in the streets of Windhoek, one of the most developed cities in the world, a thousand voices in Rundu supported and applauded the leadership in their quest to stay the course of rededication and transformation. Just as inspirational as the communities of Kavango and the outlying areas of Namibia are, so must all Namibians become responsible for improving the lives of fellow Namibians. The sacrifices that the poor and marginalised communities make at the polling booths to keep Namibia democratic and peaceful by huge participation and voting percentages to sustain a multi- party democracy 27 years after independence is nearly as great as the sacrifices that freedom fighters and made in the 23 years of the liberation struggle. They should now be able to count on the contributions and participation of their more fortunate fellow citizens towards a more equal society within the supreme law of the land. Dignity and respect is the very least they have earned and therefore can expect. The facts are that rural communities are the first to face the brunt of harsh climate of drought on one day and floods the very next day, but are the last to receive relief aid. Namibia’s democracy, peace and freedom is not a spectator sport where only the poor and marginalised participate and the fortunate cheer them on. It is a team sport and a free Namibia needs Namibians to lead and to follow towards a better future for all. The Rundu celebrations confirmed the winning spirit of a nation on the march towards the light at the end of the tunnel. And the thousands in support of the Namibian genesis of the Nujoma/Pohamba and Geingob presidency and the respect and expectations of the foremost nations and institutions of the world will keep the nation great.

8 BUSINESS 23 March - 29 March 2017BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review Exports increased by 25% despite depression 15 March - 21 March 2017 NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE TRADE DEFICIT DECLINESDOWN UP NICTUS HOLDINGS - NAM NHL 2.00 - - - NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 33.60 - 0 4 TRUSTCO GROUP TUC/TTO 4.00 - 1,178 4,735 HOLDINGS LIMITED BIDVEST NAMIBIA BVN 7.79 - - - LIMITED AGRA LTD AGR 1.46 - - - FNB NAMIBIA FNB 47.36 (0.02%) 0 22 HOLDINGS LTD ORYX PROPERTIES ORY 20.98 (0.05%) 0 10 LIMITED BANK WINDHOEK BWH 17.57 (0.06%) 3,701 65,031 HOLDINGS LTDCOMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE % Namibia registered a trade deficit of N$29,8 billion in 2016 as compared to N$39,6 bil- lion recorded in 2015, translating into a trade deficit decline of 24,7% by February 2017.BRENT CRUDE OIL 50.96 0.08% NSX Local 571 (0.02%)GOLD 1,246.10 3.68% NSX All Share 1,132 2.62%PLATINUM 972.60 3.57% JSE Top 40 45,920 2.00% S&P 500 2,344 (0.91%)FOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % UK FTSE 100 7,378 0.28% Zorena Jantze lion), Zambia (N$4,4 billion) and In comparison, to the above Euro Stoxx 50 3,430 0.89% the export-processing zone (EPZ) mentioned annual results, the 4thN$ per US$ 12.63 (4.17%) Hang Seng 24,593 3.21% During the year 2016, merchan- (N$4,4 billion). The markets com- quarterly results of 2016 alone showN$ per £ 15.75 (1.62%) dise exports increased to N$70,6 bined absorbed 61,3% of Namibia’s a higher trade deficit compared to theN$ per € 13.65 (2.30%) billion compared to N$58,6 billion total exports during the period under 4th quarter in 2015 recording a trade witnessed in 2015 which represents review. deficit amounting to N$14,2 billionWith the local currency continuing base. a 20,9% increase in exports. The in- as compared to N$11 billion, indicat- to make headwinds against all the After inflation reached a high of crease was mainly due to high export The N$13,3 billion total exports to ing a growth of 29%.major currencies, it seems to be creating value of diamonds, copper ore, ves- Switzerland consist of re-exports ofproblems for the stock market, which 8,2% in January, latest figures from the sels, fish, and copper cathodes. copper ore to the value of N$8,1 bil- The growth in the trade defi-failed to provide upward movement Namibia Statistics Agency reveal it has lion (60,8%) and copper cathodes to cit resulted in a stronger growthagain this week. Bank Windhoek pulled back, but only slightly. Now at still The expenditure on imports rose the value of N$4,3 billion (32,4%). experienced in import expenditureHoldings lead the market in volume, with a quite high 7,8%, especially compared to to N$100,8 billion in 2016, from Re-exports are exports of foreign compared to a minimum growthN$65 million worth of shares traded, and last year’s manageable 6,1% in February N$98,2 billion recorded in 2015 goods to the rest of the world (ROW) observed in export revenue. TheTrustco Group Holdings Ltd dropped to 2016, hopes are high that Namibia can representing a 2,5% growth. The initially imported by the domes- import bill grew to N$29,3 billion insecond place with N$4,7 million worth of keep it under control. The groups that N$2,5 billion growth in imports was tic economy. On the other hand, the fourth quarter of 2016 comparedshares traded. contributed most to inflation this month attributed to high domestic demand Namibia’s major source of imports to of N$25,8 billion recorded in the were food and non - alcoholic beverages for mineral fuels and oils, vehicles, were South Africa at N$59,1 billion, same quarter of 2015 translating into Agra Ltd released its interim figures (11,3 %), housing and fuels (9,6 %), boilers, diamonds and vessel. Botswana at N$6,7 billion, Zambia at a 13,6% increase.for the six months ended 31 January furnishing and household equipment N$4 billion, China atN$2,8 billion)2017. While revenue showed some (8,5 %), education (7,8 %) as well as Namibia’s major export markets and Norway at N$2,5 billion. These However, exports increased tosmall growth (1%), income did not, and hotels, restaurants and cafes (7,6 %). were led by Switzerland at (N$13,3 countries accounted for over 74% of N$15,1 billion compared to N$14,8reduced by 12,7% to N$14,75 million billion), South Africa (N$11,4 Namibia’s total imports from the rest billion recorded in the correspondingcompared to the same period last year. Market Quote: billion), Botswana (N$10 bil- of the world in 2016. quarter of 2015, resulting in a 2%The performance is attributed to the “True success is about a passion to increase.technical recession during the latter half create a better world, live a life that youof 2016, and in particular the rough times can look back on and be truly proud of.” -experienced by farmers, their customer Dr. Ola OrekunrinNBL solid revenue Trade Balance Q1 - 2012 to Q4 - 2016growth Aili IilongaNamibia Breweries Limited (NBL) NBL Finance Director, Graeme Mouton. 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23 March - 29 March 2017 BUSINESS 9 “Agribank says nothing personal” TRUSTCO BANK INVESTMENT CORNERFARMERS NEED Inve$tment Product$TO COUGH UPThe Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AgriBank Namibia, Sakaria Nghikembua, Staff Saving Scheme (Group Saving)has come out strongly against farmers wo have expressed fears of losing theirfarms, insisting that the debt collection exercise on arrears has been unneces- • Are you tired of reliving the JanuWORRY and FebruWORRYsarily blown out of proportion by clients. experience? Zorena Jantze pay, not say anything and expect said. • Are you tired of requesting salary advances each year? to be consulted on whether you Moreover, he reiterated that • Are you tired of exhausting loan sharks?Nghikembua was responding to should pay or not and how the • Would you like to have a Permanent Financial Solution? Then look farmers who voiced worries collections should happen. It’s repossession of property is, inthat the new debt collection com- unreasonable,” he stressed. debt collection matters, a last step no further.pany, Redforce, has threatened to in the process which should applyrepossess their farms if they do The CEO said that a minor- only if all other attempts fail. The SAVE TODAY WITH TRUSTCO BANK’S GROUP SCHEME THROUGH THEnot pay up. ity group of farmers have even CEO, however, voiced positive “CONVENIENCE OF YOUR COMPANY”! formed groups as they do not projections on loan installments, “They are even personalising want to make any repayment • Investment period of 12 Months.the whole effort now – seeking arrangements. He explained that “We already have commit- • Minimum investment amount is N$200.to demonise me in the process. this will be dealt with in a legal ments-to-pay from customers • Competitive Interest rate allocated as per number of members.It’s as if this is not an AgriBank manner as they have exhausted all in excess of N$22 million. This • Monthly deductions done via payroll (Employees’ salary deductions)initiative, which of course I have other options to collect debt from amount increases daily as new • Contract runs on a rolling basis.to drive as CEO. I have even been these farmers. repayment agreements are made • Preferred maturity date determined by the company and itsinsulted as being ignorant about with customers,” he said.agriculture or farming. I am not “We have not, as a bank, issued employees.sure where such people come any threats to any of our clients, He further noted that AgriBank • Relationship will be directly between Client Company and Trustcofrom,” Nghikembua said. nor have we mandated anyone has contracted a second debt to do so on our behalf. As I have collector company named United Bank, hence all enquiries or communications by individual employees He further explained that at repeatedly stated, our intent is Africa Group, and are busy hand- should be directed to HR.other commercial banks, if a not to repossess farms or houses ing over a portion of the arrears • Disposal of funds at the end of investment period will be made toclient has an account that they but to have credible, practical, book to them before they start preferred bank accounts as indicated by employees (members).are not able to repay, necessary reasonable and fair repayment interacting with clients. “We are • A Service level agreement will be put in place to guide both partiesarrangements are made. arrangements with clients, which confident that we will see good (Client Company and Trustco Bank). they then honour,” Nghikembua repayment inflows in two to three “You don’t just stay away, not months,” Nghikembua concluded. The Staff Saving Scheme serves as a financial backup plan to many, allowing people to be in a financial position to cover all necessary expensesPoultry industry facing especially in January when there’s a heavy financial crisis.hard times Due to festive season, which is a period of giving and spending, most very different from the past dec- “There is an urgent call for people enter the New Year with dry and empty pockets which puts one in Zorena Jantze ades and everyone is anticipating all poultry producers to immu- a very uncomfortable position as you’re unable to send the children BACK more grace rain. However, dams nise their flocks. The import of 2 SCHOOL and cover other expenses such as; food, transport, rent etc. It isThe poultry industry is facing a in catchment areas are still under poultry products from abroad is for such circumstances that the staff savings scheme comes in very handy,perfect storm created by an eco- pressure,” Roux said. still a matter of concern and it is to rescue the JanuWorry and FebruWorry victims. Let us be our own heroesnomic downturn and the risk of desirable that products must be and adopt the culture of $aving.possible diseases. During the conference, Director produced locally,” the chairperson of Avimune, Dr Frank Travers, said. Farmers at the conference WHY INVEST WITH TRUSTCO BANK? 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10 COASTAL 23 March - 29 March 2017 COASTALNEW RED ON THE CARDSNamibia far from being energy sufficientPOWER TO THE PEOPLE: Powerlines in the South of Namibia. Photo: Jan PoolmanWith projects like the Xaris gas-to-power project bogged down in the swamp of bureaucracy and legal battles, Namibia will remain a net importer ofelectricity for the foreseeable future. Niel Terblanche supply capacity, government has wel- ducers will be monitored more closely. are still responsible for selling and that consumers are able to receive comed the idea of viable independent Licensees must comply with regula- distributing electricity. electricity without any interruptionsThis despite the fact that a so-called power producers to complement the tions or these entities will face fines,” caused by dilapidated infrastructure White Paper has been published to efforts of the national power utility,” he said. Manyame said stakeholders in the and the current distributors should beserve as a road map for the country to he said. electricity supply industry are becom- proactive to ensure their survival inbecome energy-independent. Manyame said the establishment of a ing more cognisant of the importance the future. Manyame, however, did not make Regional Electricity Distribution Com- of REDs, however, the establishment During a technical conference of the any mention of projects like the pro- pany (RED) for the south of Namibia of a central RED has been fought tooth He said the future will see more in-Association of Electricity Distribu- posed Xaris project, which on its own is expected to be finalised this year, to and nail by the City of Windhoek but dependent power producers and othertion Undertakings in Swakopmund could almost nullify electricity imports serve the southern regions of Hardap he said that would be the logical next self-generating individuals who mightrecently, the acting chief executive of- from countries like South Africa or and //Kharas, as well as parts of the step. Manyame said the ECB will focus not need a service provider.ficer of the Electricity Control Board, Zambia. Neither did he mention the Omaheke Region. on improving the quality of servicesRojas Manyame, said Namibia’s goal proposed Arandis power project which and supply of electricity together with “As such, licensed electricity distribu-to become energy-independent is far aims to use imported heavy oil as a Currently the Southern Electricity the regional distributors, and puts tors will lose business because thesefrom being realised. fuel source as an additional generating Company (SELCo) distributes power great emphasis on the maintenance independent producers will desert alternative. in Keetmanshoop and Karasburg in of infrastructure by licence holders them. So you need to find ways to “To augment the national electricity the //Kharas Region, while local au- who distribute power. This is to ensure ensure that such people will still work “Licensed independent power pro- thorities of other towns in the region with you in the future,” he concluded.Digital technology EBH Nam gets job donetransforms coast Niel Terblanche ly urgent operational demand for all EBHN for the contract. Niel Terblanche We believe Following a sharp decline in interna- five tugs, Svitzer released one tug at The Svitzer projects also involvedNamibia’s coastal towns and sur- that TD-LTE tional oil prices that saw key players a time to be worked on by EBHN.rounding areas have been the testing services will in the marine industry navigating The client’s requirement for quick the achievement of several ground-ground for the implementation of contribute to gov- stormy waters, the marine industry turnaround times was therefore criti- breaking ‘firsts’ and records success-new and modernised communication ernment’s vision of complex of Walvis Bay was recently cally important, as having a tug out of fully achieved by EBHN. Further-technologies. broadband develop- thrown a lifeline in the form of a service could have meant substantial more, outstanding performance by ment and building lucrative deal to repair service tugs revenue losses. the EBHN’s propulsion, mechanical, Telecom Namibia in conjunction Namibia’s digital working in the Angolan oil industry. fabrication and rigging teams con-with Huawei Technologies from economy, “Considering that it is approximate- tributed to the overall success of allChina has completed the first phase After two years of intensive discus- ly the same distance from Soyo to the projects in record time.of a time-division duplex long-term THEO KLEIN sions and information-gathering, Walvis Bay as it is to the West Africanevolution (TD-LTE) high-speed Elgin Brown & Hamer Namibia shipyards in countries such as Nigeria “The remarkably short turnaroundwireless network roll-out along its Managing Director of Telecom Namibiat (EBHN), secured the contract to and Ghana, it is very noteworthy that time on all five Svitzer projects wastesting grounds in Namibia. Manag- maintain and repair five tugs being Svitzer chose EBHN as its preferred the result of absolutely seamlessing Director of Telecom Namibia, for a commercial broadband network operated from the port of Soyo by the maintenance and repair partner,” EBHN teamwork,” said Hannes Uys,Theo Klein, announced the develop- enables Telecom Namibia to develop international ship towage, support EBHN’s commercial and marketing CEO of EBH Namibia.ments and said Huawei’s end-to-end and provide new product offerings and emergency response company manager, Willie Esterhuyse pointed4G solution has been deployed at capacity for a growing base of small Svitzerin late in 2016. out. “EBHN was the closest service A customer satisfaction survey wasthe coastal towns, where the roll-out enterprises and residential users. provider with a respected name and carried out following completion ofbegan as part of the first phase. As part of the international Maersk a good reputation,” said Peter de the project, and the resulting high Meanwhile, Klein said the national Group, Svitzer’s tugs serve the com- Raaf, regional technical manager at score is testimony to EBH’s excellent Klein said the coastal sites with ac- communications provider plans to re- pany’s primary client in the region, Svitzer MEA. He added that proper performance.tive TD-LTE equipment are Henties place the existing WiMAX FDD base Angola LNG, a joint undertaking management and industry expertiseBay, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay as stations with TD-LTE base stations between Chevron and Sonangol. combined with a well organised, ef- “We are very pleased that wewell as Langstrand. in high density urban areas to bring fectively equipped facilities, competi- were able to satisfy the repair and enhanced connectivity to customers Delivered new to Svitzer in 2011, all tive and transparent pricing system maintenance requirements of a According to him, Telecom as the roll-out continues. five 80 ton tugs were due for a special for repair services as well as their major international company suchNamibia first deployed a nation- survey and also needed modification ability to extend their services by as Svitzer. With the prospect of thewide WiMAX 802.16d network in “We believe that TD-LTE services to their thrusters. sending mobile maintenance teams gradually improving oil and gas sec-2007, but to meet growing demand will contribute to government’s vi- to the home port of the client were tor – not to mention world economyfrom business customers for higher sion of broadband development and As there is consistent and frequent- the deciding factors in the choice of - we certainly look forward to beingbroadband internet speeds, the com- building Namibia’s digital economy,” of further service to Svitzer on otherpany committed to a fixed network he added. similar projects in the future,” Uystechnology upgrade that offers a said.transition path to LTE. Klein said that Huawei’s 4G solutionFOR ALL YOUR ADVERTISING TEAM WORK: The EBHN team. Photo: Niel TerblancheCALL 061 275 4713 |061 275 4714 | 061 275 4715

23 March - 29 March 2017 COASTAL 11 More funding and information needed to fight TBFIGHTING AGAINST TBSCOURGEWith malaria posing a renewed threat to rural communities in northern Namibia afterthe good rains of the past month, another silent killer is also still on the prowl and moreinformation needs to be disseminated to fight the scourge of tuberculosis. Niel Terblanche TB, and 1,3 million died from the case numbers,” he said. WORKING TOGETHER: NFCPT's Eveline Stephanus, the director of MHSS in the disease. Third world countries have Nghipundwa pointed out that Erongo Region, Jeremia Nghipundwa and Angelique Nuwuses.In this regard the Namibia Fish the highest mortality rate when TB is Photo: Niel Terblanche Consumption Promotion Trust concerned. the government is not able to fund(NFCPT) donated N$50 000 to the preventative and self participatory community members who take it “The trust has identified the needMinistry of Health and Social Services This year’s theme of the day will programmes to all communities in the upon themselves to ensure a TB free to enhance the quality of life of all(MHSS). The ministry intends to dis- be ‘Uniting to end Tuberculosis’ and country and he stated that donations Namibia will always receive help from Namibians through the provision ofseminate new information on TB on during the donation ceremony the di- such as the one by the NFCPT goes a the government in their efforts. We quality health care. Through the dona-World Tuberculosis Day, 24 March, rector of MHSS in the Erongo Region, long way to reach the goal of dissemi- are indebted to those who serve the tion of N$50 000 we are demonstrat-and the money will be used to fund Jeremia Nghipundwa, said TB has nating vital information and acceler- country in such a way,” the marketing ing our empathy towards those whothe local information campaign. a very negative impact on the socio ate the various programmes to remain and communications manager of the are in dire need of assistance,” she economic advancement of several proactive in combating the disease. NFCPT, Eveline Stephanus, said. said. World Tuberculosis Day is designed communities living in Namibia.to build public awareness about the He said community based interven-global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) “The ministry has made great strides tions is the key to the fight against theand efforts to eliminate the disease. In in combating the disease by ensuring disease and such interventions mini-2012, 8,6 million people fell ill with consistent provision of high quality mises the spread of associated diseases first and second line medicines for TB while also providing treatment and treatment free of charge. These actions direct observation of patients. resulted in the significant decline of “The government will ensure thatMarine mammals Plastics wreak havoc on environmentstudy crucial Niel Terblanche objectives, namely to discourage the implementation of the call made by Niel Terblanche The fund allowed the project to A recent study by international envi- use of plastic bags by developing the United Nations Environment continue its work at Walvis Bay from ronmental groups under the World plastic-free mindsets and changing Programme to ban plastics.The Namibian Dolphin Project is re- 2009-2011 to gather more information Economic Forum (WEF) suggested educational strategies, as well assponsible for several surprising break- on the populations of dolphins and that the world’s oceans are filled with stimulate discussions around enact- Part of the reason is that the use ofthrough results in their ongoing study whales in the area as well as get a better about 165 million tons of plastic. ing a plastic-free legislation. plastic by consumers has increasedof marine mammals and are always in understanding of the human impact on 20-fold in the last 50 years, with theneed of funding to continue. the ecosystem. The study further showed that by The group said plastic bags have trend showing no signs of decline. 2050, plastic in the oceans will weigh become so common in Namibia In this regard the Go Green Fund of During the most recent donation more than all the fish in the sea. most probably because they are Quantifying the amount of plasticNedbank Namibia have been playing ceremony, Nedbank Go Green Fund cheap, easily accessible and conveni- waste globally, the World Economica crucial role in the continuance of the manager, Jacky Tjivikua, said, A campaign for an environment ent. “However, the impact of the use Forum report states that it is equiva-organisation’s activities over the past free of all plastic waste in Namibia of plastic bags to our environment, lent to dumping the contents of oneeight years. “Through the Nedbank Go Green was launched recently in an effort agriculture, marine life, livestock garbage truck into the ocean every Fund we are able to support research to discourage the use of especially and wildlife is hardly stressed with minute. Nedbank Namibia has since the that enhances our understanding of plastic bags. importance,” the society said in itsinception of the Namibian Dolphin indigenous species and natural ecosys- statement. According to the study only 14% ofProject in 2008 funded the efforts of the tems and help disseminate information The Namibia Scientific Society is plastic packaging is recycled and it'sorganisation with over N$500 000. This on environmental issues, such as the behind the concept of a plastic-free The campaign also advances the the biggest source of plastic pollu-has led to some of the surprising results work that is conducted by the Namibian environment. tion in the oceans.achieved by the project. The Dolphin Dolphin Project.”project has various programmes to edu- Although the idea of the cam- CRITICAL: A beach in India where pollution levels in the ocean has reachedcate the general public and especially As recently as 2014, the Namibia Dol- paign has been under discussion for critical levels. Photo contributedschool going children about conserva- phin Project expanded their research quite some time, the initiative onlytion of marine mammals. activities to Lüderitz. became a tangible movement last year August and by the beginning of One such activity is the Community During this project the organisation March the campaign was officiallyOutreach Programme where members worked closely with the Ministry of launched.of the organisation travel to schools to Fisheries and Marine Resources to studyprovide hands-on lessons to learners of the capacity of the newly declared Na- According to the Scientific Soci-all age groups. mibian Islands Marine Protected Area ety, the campaign in Namibia was to protect whale and dolphin popula- launched in partnership with the These lessons aim to inspire and tions, as well as the sea birds which are Namibia Chamber of Environmenteducate Namibia’s children about the its primary focus. (NCE) and various other environ-marine environment and conservation mentalist groups and individualof vital marine species. Nedbank supported the study with activists. Some of the individuals more than N$200 000 in funding include Sophia Swartz, Chairper- The Community Outreach Pro- through the Go Green Fund. son of the Parliamentary Standinggramme, however, needs funding to Committee on Natural Resourcescover educational materials, projectors Other companies like Yamaha and Management and Elize Shakaela,and travel costs. Garmin supplied the project with boat Miss Earth Namibia. engines and navigation equipment in Studies revealed the diversity of whale the past. New boat engines ensured The campaign aims to achieve twoand dolphin species occurring in the the safe transport of researchers on thearea and highlighted the small popula- open ocean and plotting and fish findingtion of bottlenose dolphins at Walvis equipment guarentted that researchersBay. could map animals as well as measure water temperatures more accurately. 2015 Ford Figo 2013 Honda Brio 1.2 2015 Toyota Etios XS 2015 Toyota Etios XS 1.5 1.4 Ambiente Comfort HB 1.5 HB Sedan 128,000 105,000 135,000 139,900 2015 Renault Duster 1.5 2013 Nissan Juke 1.6 2014 Ford Ecosport Eco 2010 Toyota Hilux 2.5 TDCi 4x4 Acenta Plus Boost 1.0 Trend D4D S/C LWB 225,000 185,000 218,000 149,900 2012 Toyota Hilux 2.5 2013 Toyota Hilux 2.5 2011 Toyota Hilux 2.5 2014 Toyota Hilux 2.5 D4D S/C D4D S/C D4D SRX S/C 4X4 D4D SRX D/C 4X4ENDANGERED: Dolphins at play with LÜderitz in the background.Photo: Simon Elwen 169,900 179,900 225,000 295,000 Contact: A/H: Antonio 081 273 6926 - Negumbo 081 274 0888

12 NORTHERN 23 March - 29 March 2017 Floods could cause more havoc if nothing is doneBRIDGE CLOSED DUE TOFLOOD DAMAGEThe Roads Authority has closed the Okatana-Onamuti viaOngwediva road after critical damages to the road occurredduring the heavy rains and floods.Maria David The road and 100m-long extent that the safety ofThe road was con- bridge was constructed people using it is en- STUBBORN: A resident of Okatana, Helvi YaHalambee refuses to relocate to safety although her house is cut off from structed at a cost of with the aim of with- sured.On the other hand solid ground. Photo: Maria DavidN$60 million and was standing heavy rain and Yahalambee said, “I haveofficially inaugurated by floods to allow residents been living in my houseMinister of Works and and especially learners for years and still didn’tTransport, Erkki Nghim- access to schools, busi- relocate as I feel that thetina, in August 2013, after nesses and residences. water has not yet reachedthe construction started the level of relocationin September 2011. Meanwhile, residents for me.” of Okatana and Onawa The project was jointly fear that more houses Yahalambee who refusefunded by the Namib- will be flooded and to relocate to safety add-ian government and the already flooded houses ed that the only fear sheGermany KWF Develop- will sustain more dam- has is that little childrenment Bank as part of the age if something is not will drown in the water ifN$1 billion overall assis- done as a matter of the bridge and the road istance to the construction urgency. A resident of not maintained on time.of the Namibian road Okatana, Helvi Ya-network and the main Halambee, said that the The manager of Roadscontractor was Thohi Roads Authority should Authority far North,Construction Company. at least repair the road Frieda Cornelius, was and bridge to such an not available for com- ment.Farmers urged to support AMTA Maria David This according to the Deputy Oshakati or Tsumeb. attention, as it help people to feed million as a result of the American Minister of Economic and National AMTA is an agency under the others and keeping the nation healthy. bollworm outbreak. Iipumbu addedAbout 70% of the Namibian Planning, Lucia Iipumbu, at the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and “Therefore, in order for us to alleviate that AMTA brought locally producedpopulation depends on agriculture opening of the Parest Agricultural Forestry (MAWF) responsible for poverty we need to go back to the goods to the consumer and above all,for their livelihood, but it is not the Retail Shop (PARS) in Oshikuku, the management of Fresh Produce basics, producing our own food while by means of decentralisation, broughtresponsibility of the government and also urged farmers to support the Business Hubs (FPBH) and National creating employment,” she said. service closer to the people.alone to provide food security and Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency Strategic Food Reserve (NSFR) This year the Agriculture Business She urged local farmers not to waitpoverty alleviation, but a fight all (AMTA). facilities, ensuring high quality Development Agency said that Etunda for multi-national shops to take localthe people need to take ownership The PARS in Oshikuku will allow standards to achieve food security. and Musses irrigation schemes could products to the people but to focus onof. farmers in the surrounding areas to She added that, food security is lose a combined 5 000 metric tonnes producing quality products so that they sell locally and not have to drive to one of the critical areas that need of maize valued at about N$23 can compete with imported products.LOSSES: Losses has been recorded at the Etunda irrigation scheme. 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16 March - 22 March 2017 ENTERTAINMENT 13ENTERTAINMENT “The art of acting is not to act”THEATRE AND FILM AWARDSDAZZLESWhile novelists and playwrights are in charge of their work, most screenwriters must beprepared for the strenuous rewrites, and even if the script is deemed worthy of filming,it’s a skeletal outline waiting to be resurrected onto screen by directors. Zorena Jantze Ominous, Best Props and Wardrobe SHINING STAR: Odile Müller, nominated as best female actress for her role in Katutura. Photo contributed and Best Newcomer Director forEven so, the allure of glitz and glam- Ominous. our with neon lights and flashingcameras remain, as Namibia will be With regard to those who steppedhosting its 2017 Namibian Theatre and onto the scene and let their talentsFilm Awards (NTFA) on 25 March shine, the best female actor nominees2017. include Senga Brockerhoff in the Unseen and Odile Müller in Katu- With a futuristic theme coined “Cre- tura, whilst best male actors includeate Tomorrow Today” with overtones Norman Job in Just Drive, Chopsof chrome and silver, the crème de la Tshoopora in Katutura and Gustavcrème of Namibian theatre and film Nuuyoman in Uushimba.will be recognised. The theatre and film awards will The likes of Jenny Kandenge are showcase different categories in film,some of the leading newcomers. The documentaries and theatre plays asvivacious young female has been well as the audience choice award fornominated in four categories, namely the “Seven days of Namibian films”Best Script for her plays Scorned and exhibition. Be there and be beguiled.NAMAs selection process under scrutiny Staff Reporter launched on 3 December 2016. Commercially available that it must be commercially platforms they must use as world have been declining. 2016, which they believe means that you should be able available. that decision lies with them,” Ekandjo praised the NAMAAs is common practice contradicts the NAMA rules to buy the album in a shop or he said.shortly after the NAMAs that states that the cutoff date online. “Whether an artist launched steering committee for havingnominees, some artists took for album nominations is 31 the album two or three weeks Ekandjo noted that whilst done a thorough job on the vet-to social media to express November 2016. The album in question was after it being commercially it is rare, it is not uncommon ting process.their disappointment for commercially available on- available does not matter, our for the panel of judges toeither not being nominated NAMA executive chairper- line before the said date and emphasis is on commercial allow artists to commercially According to Ekandjo, for theor not appearing in certain son, Tim Ekandjo, encouraged proof was submitted to an availability and artists can release their albums online. past three years, the commit-categories. artists to read and familiarise independent steering com- of course choose to sell their tee had a 100% accuracy rate themselves with the rules mittee that satisfied them- music either online or in a This is, he said, in line with which speaks well of their The biggest complaint on before complaining. selves with the information shop. We do not dictate which artist embracing technology as commitment and understandingsocial media was the inclu- before approving the entry,” physical CD sales around the of the rules.sion of Gazza’s album titled “The answer is simple and explained Ekandjo.‘Pumumu’ with most artists it is contained in the rules. Trustco Insurance Ltdquestioning why it was ap- The rules state that the album Ekandjo added that the rules has a vacancy for a:proved if the album was only must have been commercially do not state that the album available between 1st Decem- must have been launched ber 2015 and 31st November before 31 November, but only Legal Secretary miXed INS001/0317 (1 X Windhoek) Job Responsibilities: • Undertake secretarial and administrative support services such as managing all correspondence, filing, scanning and linking, telephonic enquiries etc. • Act as secretary to a Legal Consultant; • Undertake client liaison functions; • Synchronise claims activities.HOPEFUL: MTC MD Tim Ekandjo NAMA executive chairperson, artists Gazza and DJ Alba. Candidate Profile: • High ethical standards and ability to deal with confidential matters; • Team player with the ability to interact; • Possess excellent telephone etiquette; • Be able to work under pressure; • Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English. Qualifications: • Grade 12 Certificate; • Secretarial Diploma; • Must possess an exceptional track record of fighting free-radicals; • Above average typing skills and typing speed; • At least two (2) years relevant secretarial experience in a legal environment; • Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed and no CVs or attached documentation shall be returned. Your CV may be submitted to: E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 061 2754090 Closing Date: 3 April 2017MORE ARTISTS: Maranatha, Paul the Prince and Christopher the Grand. Photos Aili Illongo

14 SPORT 23 March - 29 March 2017GOBABIS SCHOOLSSuccess is within your reach - McCarthy Oshana embracesIMPRESS STARS Galz & GoalsFormer Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefws player, Fabian McCarthy said he was very impressed with theGobabis schools’ initiative to help out in the community as part of their role in fighting global warming. Sport Reporter Sport Reporter impressed with the way in which The on-going Namibia Football Association (NFA) the learners make their own Galz & Goals development programme whichWATER WISE: Former footballers, Lothar Sippel, Cyric Nzama and McCarthy forms part of veteran compost, which is made from encourages girls to spend their time in school andFabian McCarthy using the tappy-tap. Photo contributed footballers from all over the waste material and then used for on the sport fields, held another five-day training world who travelled to Gobabis the vegetable garden with the aim workshop in Oshakati. for a three-day annual exhibition of feeding the community,” he said. under the Global United Climate The workshop was attended by 37 teachers, who Kick football project that kicked McCarthy runs an organisation, received training on how to integrate life-skills and off last weekend. Mzanzi Sports Experts, in South health education into their training sessions. Africa where the main focus is This year, Global United visited football. The training also provided opportunities to all three schools in Gobabis as part adults and girls over the age of 16 to make use of the of the 2017 Climate Kick with this He works with some of the local Voluntary HIV Testing, and testing for TB, sugar and year’s theme “Play Your Part”. soccer players to host coaching blood pressure. The launch had a football festival clinics and also goes out to for under-13 to under-19 girls of the various schools “It is a one-of-a-kind project, disadvantaged areas and speaks in the Oshana Region, and the winners received and it’s not every day that people to the boys – encouraging them trophies, medals and additional gift bags. take time to help the next person. to work hard and not to let their I applaud my fellow soccer players circumstances define their lives. Speaking at the event was UNICEF representa- for travelling from far away to “If you are determined enough, tive, Micaela Marquez de Sousa who encouraged come and assist the learners to success is within your reach,” adolescent girls to lead a responsible life to reduce plant trees and teach them how to encourages McCarthy the dangers of HIV/Aids as well as empowering girls take care of the environment” he to become valuable members of society. said. The Global United mission is to fight global warming by playing The launch was also attended by the mayor of Os- They visited HKhoandawes exhibition football matches at hakati, Angelous Iiyambo and NFA president Frans Primary school where they came various worldwide locations Mbidi as well as representatives of various govern- across a ‘tappy tap’ which learners affected by climate change. ment departments. Mbidi reiterated the NFA’s com- use as part of their role to save mitment to the Galz & Goals programmes in the 10 water. By making use of the global active regions namely Erongo, Khomas, Zambezi, popularity of football, it serves as a Oshana, Ohangwena, Kavango East, Otjozondjupa, “This just goes to show that platform to raise awareness for the Omaheke, Hardap and /Kharas. we don’t need expensive taps to alarming issue of global warming just wash our hands. I was also and increasing environmental The Galz & Goals programme has over the past awareness. eight years produced some of Namibia’s best women football talents whose exploits were on show during the 2014 CAF Women Championships as well as the Brave, Young and Baby Gladiators, holding their own against established sides in Africa in various qualifiers of late. AUTOMARK Certified Used Vehicles Go TOYOTA CRAZY this month! 2013 NISSAN X TRAIL 2.5 2010 TOYOTA PRADO 2015 VW GOLF R DIESEL 4X4 CVT LE 4.0V6 (A/T) 4X4 32000KM DSG N$ 239 900 148 200KM N$459 900 N$ 529 900 2012 HYUNDAI HI BUS 2012 TOYOTA HILUX 4.0 2014 TOYOTA HILUX 3.0 2014 TOYOTA COROLLA 2012 TOYOTA LANDDIESEL 10 SEATER 2.5 A/T 4X4 A/T 4D4 4X4 A/T QUEST 1.6 M CRUISER 4.2 DIESEL 56 000KM N$419 900 170 000KM N$349 900 N$289 900 98000KM N$ 329 900 54000KM N$175 9002011 TOYOTA FORTUNER 2016 TOYOTA FORTUNER 2009 TOYOTA LAND 2014 TOYOTA COROLLA 2013 LEXUS LX 570V8 P D4D 4X4 M 2.8 A/T 4X2 CRUISER V8 4.7 PETROL 1.6 QUEST N$509 000 maintenance plan upto129 584KM N$299 900 N$539 900 75 000KM N$169 900 220 000KM N$799 9002014 KIA SPORTAGE CRDI 2015 TOYOTA HILUX 4.0 2013 VW POLO 2013 HYUNDAI IX 35 2012 FORD RANGER 3.2A/T DIESEL V6 4X2 SEDAN 1.6 2.0 P (A/T) DIESEL 4X4 (M)62 000KM N$299 900 N$ 159 900 N$ 349 900 82 100KM N$229 900 132 500KM N$254 900 Indongo Toyota 65 Rehobother Road ▪ Windhoek ▪ Tel 061 237 130 ▪ SCHALK VAN GREUNEN: 081 128 7950 ▪ EUGENE IZAAKS: 081 446 5876

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16 SPORT 23 March - 29 March 2017 SPORT Mbidi lost “When you are dangerous, other fighters avoid you “ on points for CAF EXCOPRINCE READY WINDS OF CHANGE: Frans MbidiFOR APRIL 1 elected vice president at last’s year COSAFA elections. Photo contributedPRETTY BOY: Naindjala doing what he does best. Photo contributed Sport ReporterNamibia’s boxing sensation, Immanuel ‘Prince’ Naindjala, has set his sights on this year as he promises his fans avery eventful and exciting year. Despite losing out on a chance to be part of the Confederation of Gabby Tjiroze 1 April. Naindjala, whose ‘baby face’ day lifestyle,” said the pugilist. horns. I used the quiet time to prepare African Football (CAF) executive has in the past fooled opponents, is The ‘Prince’ boasts a record of 26 mentally and physically.” Ranked fifth committee in the southern area,Naindjala will step into the ring determined to prove to the world that in the world by the WBO, he said he Namibia Football Association early next month to show his fans he is still the best from the Land of the fights, 23 wins, two losses and a draw, one day hopes to fight World Boxing (NFA), Frans Mbidi says he is look-that he still has what it takes to retain Brave, and nothing will stop him from while his opponent holds a record of Council (WBC) undefeated Japanese ing forward to the new administra-his title. The current World Boxing successfully defending his title against 11 fights, 10 wins and a loss. Referring champion Shinsuke Yamanaka and tion reforming and improving theOrganisation (WBO) intercontinental South African Siboniso Gonya. to his six-month hiatus after his last wouldn’t hesitate, given a chance. “He standard of African football.bantamweight champion will be one fight in August last year he said, “Last has been a world champion for a whileof the boxers to raise the anticipation “Many say it’s an Aprils Fool’s joke year was an unfortunate year for me and he defended his title more than Mbidi, narrowly lost out on theof boxing fans at the 27th Indepen- but I guarantee you this is not a joke. because when you are a dangerous 10 times but I trust and believe it will CAF Executive Committee to An-dence Boxing Bonanza at Ramatex on I am more focused and hard at work fighter other boxers avoid you. But happen. I just have to keep busy,” said gola’s Rui da Costa and South Africa’ and ready to fight. Dedication and that didn’t break me down as I am still Naindjala. Danny Jordaan. commitment is the order of my every- here and ready to grab the bull by its He received 24 votes while thePARALYMPIANS Angolan had 25 votes and the SouthMAKE NAMIBIA African with 35 votes.PROUD He also expressed his satisfactionFresh on the heels of the 27th Independence cel- with the appointment of the newlyebrations, Namibia’s Paralympian sprinters Johannes elected CAF President Madagascar’sNambala (photo) and Ananias Shikongo added to the Ahmad Ahmad who ousted long-jubilation when they notched wins at the 2017 World serving CAF president Issa HayatouParaAthletics Grand Prix Competition in Dubai on in a stunning manner at the organ-Monday, 20 March. Paralympic silver medallist, Nam- isation’s Congress in Ethiopia lastbala won a Gold medal in the men’s 200m T13 clocking week Thursday. “Things are certainly22.08 while in the men’s 200m T11 champion Shikongo headed for a new direction in as farclaimed first place in 23.50. Shikongo last year made as we run football on the continent.history at Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, when he became the I lost a chance to be on the executivefirst Namibian man to ever win an gold medal, while committee but surely I won big inNambala also became the first Namibian athlete to win influencing change in the way oura Gold medal at the International Paralympic Committee football is administrated,” said Mbidi.competition in 2013.Photo contributed Mbidi revealed that COSAFA started the bid to oust Hayatou in September last year and the drive was given more motivation as the newly elected president lost out on the FIFA Council seat earlier on because of Hayatou’s influence. “Ahmad was in the running for a FIFA Council seat but Hayatou was instrumental in upsetting his chances and so COSAFA decided to aggres- sively push for regime change at CAF,” he said. He explained that the removal of COSAFA president, Suketu Patel was the right step for the region as he too was loyal to Hayatou. Patel lost out to Zimbabwe’s Phillip Chiyangwa. “We went back to the drawing board and carefully mapped out a plan and it started with voting out Patel, which effectively killed off Hayatou’s influence in the region. We then embarked upon gunning for support from other CAF zones to have enough votes to defeat Hayatou and this worked out well. In the end we got more than we expected for the votes and we can now say things are headed in a new direction on the continent,” Mbidi concluded.