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• RED FLAGS OVER DWINDLING PARTY RESOURCES

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Swapo finances take heavy knock The party’s shambolic performance in the last general election has robbed it of millions in state funding, but its business empire is holding. JEMIMA BEUKES AND MATHIAS HAUFIKU WINDHOEK

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report delivered by Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa to the party’s congress over the weekend painted a gloomy picture about its finances, with revenues falling at an alarming rate. The Summarised Financial Information Analysis Report compiled by

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The ruling party yesterday appointed President Hage Geingob and nine other party stalwarts as permanent members of its central committee. The others include Dr Albert Kawana, Nangolo Mbumba, Doreen Sioka, Helmut Angula, Calle Schlettwein, Asser Kapere, Jerry Ekandjo, Nahas Angula and Charles Namoloh. They join former party presidents Sam NuLIFELONG:

Swapo leader Hage Geingob. PHOTO: NAMIBIAN PRESIDENCY Or visit our website: namibiansun.com

audit firm BDO, covering the period April 2017 to March 2018, which was presented to congress delegates, also revealed that the party’s revenue has declined by almost N$30 million since 2019. The party’s income, which stood at N$97 million in 2019, has dropped to N$71 million in 2022.

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joma and Hifikepunye Pohamba as permanent members of the same structure; however, these come without voting powers. Despite not hav-

CHALLENGED: The construction of the party’s N$730 million headquarters has also had a major impact on Swapo’s finances. PHOTO: FILE

ing voting powers, they will at least be privy to sensitive party information that is only reserved for members of the central committee.

Brief upset Congress endorsed the appointments, but not without prior dissatisfaction after party veteran Ekandjo was omitted from the initial list. This prompted former secretary general Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana to take the floor to push for Ekandjo’s inclusion. Congress insiders who spoke to Namibian Sun said Iivula-Ithana listed some of Ekandjo’s credentials and history within the party ranks to motivate for his inclusion. Geingob, sources said, subsequently questioned Ekandjo’s political future, saying “he should let me know if he is planning to retire because I had him on my list of central comm i t t e e members”.

Swapo: Divisions persist despite ‘unity’ campaign rules JEMIMA BEUKES WINDHOEK

Despite new campaign rules for its seventh ordinary congress, which were designed to restore unity amid widening divisions in its rank and file, dirty campaigns still characterised the build-up to the congress, which is ending today in Windhoek. Yesterday, a message circulated purporting that one of the vicepresidential candidates, Pohamba Shifeta, had quit the race and urged his supporters to rally behind his rival, Netumbo NandiNdaitwah.

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emoving statues is not removing history: destroying them is. If a statue, like Curt von François’s, is demolished, that could have an effect on history, but only from an optic point of view. Those who are into eye candies can drool at the sight of Curt’s well-kept hook moustache, or the military regalia with which he attacked Namibian natives at Hornkranz, mercilessly killing 80 men, women, children and babies. But that view is now limited to within the walls of a municipal museum – as it should’ve been for 57 years. While colonialism and apartheid are part of our country’s history, it is not one we are proud of. Even the architects of that history are now regretful. Statues like Curt’s only serve to glorify these repugnant systems, especially when displayed publicly with so much pride and ego. To have Curt’s statue standing tall and proud in front of our capital city’s administrative headquarters promoted the elitism of the white race of his generation, which he defended with gunfire and for which he was prepared to kill and maim. Lies about ‘founding’ Windhoek aside, the monument also displays Germany’s own colonial conquests, which are soaked in the blood and tears of our people. That history is well documented and is written in bold letters on the face of our society, amid the continued suffering of the majority of our people. The removal of Curt’s statue will never, ever erase that history.

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Swapo finances Continued from page 1 Delegates sought answers regarding the decline, with some indicating that the party’s finances are just as threatening to the party’s existence as the political challenges facing the party.

Comprehensive report wanted The party is now looking at devising measures to reverse the revenue decline, with Shaningwa’s famous line “we have all the money” now seemingly contrary to the actual financial situation of the party. Namibian Sun understands some delegates were dissatisfied with the summarised version of the financial report presented to them, and subsequently demanded a comprehensive report, which the party leader-

ship allegedly failed to present. “She did not even seem to understand what we were talking about,” said one delegate who spoke on the matter.

Performance related The report also indicates that the party’s net surplus took a heavy knock, falling from N$17 million in 2018 to a net deficit of N$5.6 million in 2022. The party leadership pinned the revenue decline primarily on decreased political funding and its new headquarters, which is being constructed at a cost of N$730 million. The party’s dismal performance at the 2019 general elections is now seemingly haunting it, considering the significant decline in government party funding for the seats the party occupies in parliament. The report shows that govern-

ment funding dropped from N$95 million in 2018 to N$68 million in 2022. Membership fees also fell from N$1.9 million to N$1.7 million during the reporting period. It is not known if the decline in membership fees is due to a loss of members to other parties or if members are simply not paying their membership fees.

Income and expenses Revenue from donations increased from N$103 276 to N$590 656 during the reporting period, while dividends from its business empire increased exponentially from N$8 million to N$186.5 million during the same period. According to the report, Swapo draws its revenue mainly from government funding, membership fees, donations, bank loans and undisclosed investments. During the reporting period, the party raked in

N$258 million in revenues. About N$185 million of that revenue came from “investment income”. During the period under review, the party has spent around N$10.5 million on legal costs, which covers the period when the party was dragged to court by several disgruntled members, including those who contested the outcome of the 2017 elective congress. “The gap between revenue in comparison to the total overhead has widened over the past five years thus reflecting the unpredictability of the revenue and overheads in the organisation. “The period under review shows that the financial performance being experienced by the organisation was mainly influenced by the decrease in political funding and contributions to the construction of the head office building,” the report states. [email protected]

Swapo Continued from page 1 The Shifeta camp immediately issued a brief notice, calling the information “fake news”.

Camps and factions Those aligned with Shifeta and Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila were labelled the “corrupt alliance”. Both leaders have repeatedly maintained their innocence against the allegations. Another message, painting secretary-general candidate Armas Amukwiyu as a Grade 10 school dropout, was also widely circulated yesterday. At the beginning of the campaigns, Nandi-Ndaitwah had publicly urged her supporters not to de-campaign her rivals in her name. Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah yesterday said: “Swapo is not united but a party at crossroads and on the verge of destroying itself. The camps and factions we are seeing at the Safari Hotel are signs that the division is deeper than what Swapo wants us to believe. We will see the intra-divisions escalate more and more after the election.”

Follow the rules On Friday, party president Hage Geingob tore into the media and analysts for pointing out divisions in the party. The party launched its internal campaign for the candidates running for the vice-president, secretary-general and deputy-general positions under strict new campaign rules that included a provision that all candidates must campaign together in front of delegates from each region. The rules were designed to curb the chaos, legal charades and deepened divisions that characterised its previous congresses, especially the 2017 one.

NEW SWAPO: Analysts say the ruling party finds itself at a crossroads. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Unintended consequences However, according to Kamwanyah, the rules have resulted in unintended consequences and produced the opposite of what they were intended for. “The rules were meant to create a stable campaign process, including not having camps and slates, but instead they have pushed candidates to be creative and inventive to circumvent the rules, therefore creating new forms of camps and dirty tricks to discredit each other,” he observed. Candidates were not allowed to campaign through WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, press releases, radio and television interviews, and SMS against other candidates and were supposed to present a united front. All three vice-presidential candidates appeared separately on the Namibia Media Holdings television show, The Agenda, to lay out their ideas.

Difficult times Another political analyst, Rui Tyitende, conceded that there is no

shortage of disagreement and that these are challenging times for the most dominant political party since independence. Swapo has been severely wounded in the 2019 national and 2020 regional and local authority elections, and it appears to be a party that is in decline. “President Geingob’s opening speech painted a utopian image of the current state of the party and country, as he did not provide an honest account of the current political climate within the party,” he said. “This year, Sophia Shaningwa and Tobie Aupindi acknowledged the divisions that permeate throughout the structures of the party as individuals jostle for power and influence. “This seventh ordinary congress will not be any different. The political ghosts of Team Harambee and Team Swapo are still haunting the rank and file of the party.” He also argued that the rules that were crafted to restore the party and instil unity have made no difference, as the nature of any political campaign that involves access to state

resources will see individuals jostling for positions as if their lives depended on it.

Reconciliation

Political commentator Graham Hopwood said that it won’t be easy for the party to close ranks and reconcile after this congress because the different camps have become so entrenched. However, he does not expect it to bring about the kinds of divisions that emerged after the 2004 extraordinary congress. After the 2004 congress, Swapo stalwart Hidipo Hamutenya ditched the party to create the Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP). “Swapo will be conscious that they are two years away from a national election and so will do their best to present a united front post-congress. Also, the current disputes are not ideological, and it seems likely that Nandi-Ndaitwah and KuugongelwaAmadhila will find ways of reconciling and accommodating each other, whoever wins.” [email protected]

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• PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION HIGHLIGHTS WORKERS’ DISCONTENT

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Roads along Orange River closed The tarmac road between Oranjemund and Aussenkehr is now officially closed to traffic due to heavy flooding of the Orange River. Last week, the dirt road DR212, from Rosh Pinah to Aussenkehr, was already closed. Atti Stoltz of the Oryx Guest House in Oranjemund said the Orange River has been flowing into the sea at a strong rate for a week now. “However, this is not the highest level the river has run into the sea. I’ve lived in Oranjemund for thirteen years now, and the water level has been higher.” The river washes over the road about 20 kilometres before Rosh Pinah, and only selected vehicles are allowed to drive through. “In earlier years, when it was only a dirt road, the river always washed away the road, and we had to drive through the Sperrgebiet to Lüderitz and then Keetmanshoop. When they decided to build the tarmac road, they took the highest watermark of 1997/81 and built the road even higher

Xinfeng wants more lithium export Xingfeng Investments says it will have to export lithium ore every month for another three years to cover mining operations, create cash flow, and allow its planned N$500 million lithium processing factory, with a desalination plant, to take off. On Friday, the Chinese lithium company responded to allegations widely published in local media against its operations. Nambili Mhata Legal Practitioners, a law firm, issued the press statement on behalf of Xingfeng. According to Xinfeng, they have already shipped 75,216.36 tonnes of lithium ore to China. The ore is being used in China for tests to design a modern and efficient processing plant, which must be built in Namibia, it says. The ore only contains 1% lithium, Xinfeng added. Mines minister Tom Alweendo briefly stopped Xinfeng’s lithium exports, but he told parliament last week that the exports will continue until the end of November. Xinfeng obtained the exclusive prospecting licence 7228 in October 2021. They were awarded an environmental clearance certificate in April 2022. - Augetto Graig

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Fishing industry workers demand higher quotas More than 400 employees from Gendev Fishing Group and Princess Brand Processors have called on the fisheries minister to allocate quotas or allow fishing within the 200-metre contour line. NIKANOR NANGOLO WALVIS BAY

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ore than 400 employees from Gendev Fishing Group and Princess Brand Processors demanded that the fisheries and marine resources ministry provide fishing quotas to the companies they work for during a peaceful demonstration staged in Walvis Bay last week. The workers marched and handed over petitions to the fisheries, labour and industrial relations ministries. The shop steward for Princess Brand Processors employees, Silas Petrus, wanted clarity from the ministry of fisheries on the criteria used when allocating quotas. “Princess Brand Processors is a Namibianowned organisation with two vessels and a factory which can accommodate up to 2 500

employees. This organisation has been buying quotas to sustain its employees while seeking an audience with the minister to discuss the allocation of a quota to them. The ministry went silent. Why don’t you want to allocate quotas to this company?”

fisheries ministry, acknowledged and received the petition.

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PETITIONS: Workers in the fishing industry handed

over petitions last week. PHOTO NIKANOR NANGOLO

Benefit too The workers also want to know what changes were brought to the fishing industry based on the Fifth National Development Plan (NDP5) and have called on the fisheries minister to allocate quotas to the company or allow fishing within the 200-metre contour line. “We request that the minister put politics aside when labour-related matters arise. We want to benefit from these resources as much as other Namibians do. How long should we suffer like this? How will we feed our fami-

REPRESENTATIV: Shop steward Aina Nampweya read-

ing the petition to the Ministry of Fisheries.

SHOP STEWARD: Shop steward for the Princess Brand

Processors employees Silas Petrus. lies, pay rent, and survive if there’s nothing or no hope to continue working in this corrupted industry? We are

suffering and dwelling around like refugees in our own country. Ruben Mundilo, a marine engineer at the

The chairman of the Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations (CNFA) Matti Amukwa, acknowledged the concerns of the workers and told them that they came to deliver their petition at the wrong address. “Gendev Fi s h ing Group and Princess Brand Processors are not affiliated with CNFA. Even if I accept your petition, there is really nothing much I can do with it because the companies that you represent are not members of the confederation, and the confederation cannot attend to unknown members,” Shop steward Aina Nampweya emphasised that more challenges and fewer opportunities remain in the fishing industry. “The Namibian employees employed at Princess Brand Processors and others are the most affected as they cannot provide food for their families. We want the minister to come to the negotiating table and reach an amicable solu-

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tion with our employer. How accurate are the scientists about not allowing fishing in the 200-metre contour line zone while some vessels are disregarding this restriction.”

Survival

Shop steward Hofni Jonas said that workers are demanding that the minister of labour intervene because unemployment is increasing rapidly. “We want to work so that we are able to take care of ourselves and our loved ones. How will the minister of labour feel if these 1 300 employees are laid off? We also want benefits, including a basic salary, housing, medical aid, and a pension. We respect the authorities that govern this country’s resources, but we lost hope in them. “Companies are pleading with the minister of fisheries to permit them to catch within the 200-metre contour line zone in order to provide employment.” Magano Nakapala, the head of administration at the Walvis Bay labour ministry’s office, received the petition and promised to channel it to the relevant authorities.

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THREATENED: Namibians operating boats on the Chobe River allege they continue to be harassed by the Botswana Defence Force. PHOTO: KENYA KAMBOWE

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Namibians living along the Chobe River continue to fear for their lives amid alleged threats by Botswana Defense Force (BDF) soldiers patrolling the area. One such resident is John Mulenamaswi, the senior captain of the luxurious Zambezi Queen cruise boat that sails the Chobe and Zambezi rivers. He recounted

how one of his skippers, Francis Sikumbwa, was allegedly threatened with a gun by BDF soldiers in the presence of two tourists. The incident allegedly happened on the morning of 13 October at an area known as Luguva, some 20 kilometres from Impalila Island. According to Mulenamaswi, they are unable to carry out their work as they continue to live in constant fear of the soldiers. “The constant threats by the sol-

diers are not good for our business. Imagine being threatened with a gun and being told that the next time they find you on the Botswana side of the river, they will not hesitate to shoot us. We are supposed to be loving and caring neighbouring countries, but Botswana has no regard for our lives,” he said.

Bad for business He explained that they sometimes find themselves closer to the Botswana side of the river simply because they have to navigate to avoid rocks and sandbanks. Mulenamaswi added that boats from Botswana are also spotted on Namibian soil when the crew need

to relieve themselves, but nothing is done to them. “This is really bad for business and we need this issue to be addressed by our leaders,” he said. When asked whether Namibian law enforcement agencies assist Namibians living along the Chobe River as far as threats are concerned, Mulenamaswi said the police and soldiers do patrol the area, but not at the level they should be operating. “They need to do more to protect our lives,” he said.

Boycott A similar incident took place on 11 November at Sorendela.

It prompted the national executive chairperson of the Namibian Lives Matter movement, Sinvula Mudabeti, to pen letters to several Namibian leaders, demanding the issue of border conflict between Namibia and Botswana be addressed. In his letters, he explained how Namibians living along the river continue to be harassed by the BDF, and called for action to be taken to address the issue. He added that if the issue is not addressed, they will mobilise the masses to boycott the signing of agreements between the two governments. [email protected]

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Wrongly-jailed taxi driver sues for millions SOCCER WORLD CUP

Petrus Shoovaleka is suing government for millions after he spent 10 years, five months, and 29 days behind bars before he was found not guilty on a robbery charge. KRISTIEN KRUGER WINDHOEK

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n a case in which a former taxi driver is demanding more than N$11 million from government, parties delivered closing arguments in the Windhoek High Court last week. The matter was adjourned until 2 June 2023 for delivery of the verdict. Petrus Shoovaleka spent 10 years, five months, and 29 days behind bars before he was found not guilty. He was arrested in 2005 on a robbery charge, and after a three-year trial, which only started seven years after his arrest, he was found not guilty and released in July 2016. He is currently demanding more than N$11 million from the Office of the Prosecutor General, the ministry of home affairs, immigration, safety and security, as well as the president of Namibia and the inspector general of the Namibian Police.

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In her closing arguments, Shoovaleka’s lawyer, Unomwinjo Katjipuka-Sibolile, referred to Shoovaleka’s testimony. “The accused testified that

his girlfriend died in a car accident when she travelled to Windhoek to visit him in prison. It took seven years before he could personally share his condolences with her family. “He also described the strangeness of his relationship with his children. When he was finally released from prison, he realised how much he had missed. He learned with a heavy heart that his son had to leave school and basically lived on the streets.” She said the time Shoovaleka spent in prison was unpleasant. “The plaintiff testified that he had no peace of mind during his detention. He was apparently depressed and felt powerless. He described how he was repeatedly admitted to hospital because he had difficulty breathing.”

Blame denied The respondents claim in their arguments that they cannot be held accountable for Shoovaleka’s more than a decade of detention. “We argue that the circumstances of this case and the various delays in the trial were in most cases caused by the accused themselves,” prosecutor general Martha Imalwa testified in a written

YEARS LOST: A man has sued the government after he was jailed for 10 years for a crime he was found innocent of. PHOTO: KRISTIEN KRUGER

submission. According to the respondents, the delays were allegedly caused by Shoovaleka and his co-accused’s applications for legal aid and, moreover, by the unavailability of his representatives. Shoovaleka applied for bail on several occasions, and each application was rejected. “If an accused fails to convince the court that he or she is eligible for bail, it cannot be argued that the PG has the obligation to change the court’s decision,” reads the PG’s arguments. Shoovaleka asked the court to finally give him the justice he has been due for years. “If ever there was a case that required drastic justice, it is the current one,” Katjipuka-Sibolile concluded in her written submissions submitted to the court. Shoovaleka already filed the court claim in 2017 and will have to wait until June next year for the court’s verdict. [email protected]

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• 93% OF THE PERPETRATORS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE ARE MEN

Men beg to be ‘saved’ A demographic health survey has found that one in every four young women are survivors of intimate partner violence, while 85% of sexual and GBV survivors are women. TUYEIMO HAIDULA ONGWEDIVA

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en who attended a national conference in Ongwediva begged parents to do better in their children’s upbringing to avoid some of the crimes committed by their gender in Namibia. The conference, which aims to end gender-based violence (GBV), began on Tuesday and ended on Friday. Constable Hoster Kaine of the Ongwediva Police Station urged parents not to neglect their children, saying the majority of them are selfish and don’t provide the best opportunities for their young ones. Many boys younger than 20 who commit crimes lack knowledge on how to survive and navigate life, as they dropped out of school, he said.

“If they dropped out of school and they start hustling, as they call it, some end up sexually involved with students at tertiary institutions. When the student graduates, they leave the boyfriend because they realise they are not on the same level,” he said, adding that out of anger, these men then commit crimes such as femicide. “Education should play a role,” he said.

Right time Ongwediva mayor Taarah Shalyefu said this is the right time to host this event because they read and hear sad news of violence perpetuated against men, women and children every day. According to him, assumptions are made that violence is caused by excessive use of intoxicating sub-

stances, while some incidents might have a direct connection to economic factors and others might have originated from cultural myths. “This conference is a fitting platform to interrogate the causes of GBV amongst our people and perhaps propose possible solutions to end this social evil. As we interrogate the matter, I would like us to approach it with open minds and without prejudice. This will help participants get to the core of the matter and bring forth unbiased recommendations,” he said. Namibians should be mindful that they live in a technologically advanced world where young girls and boys are exposed to external influences, he said, adding that using involved parenting as a tool to develop a responsible nation should not be overlooked.

Long overdue Deputy minister of marginalised communities, Royal /Ui/o/oo said the conference has long been overdue. Despite the enactment and adop-

Namibia launches intra-Africa trade strategy JEMIMA BEUKES WINDHOEK

It is expected that the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a game changer for the fortunes of regional economies, including Namibia, and could boost intra-African trade by about 33% and cut the continent’s trade deficit by 51%. However, as Namibia aims to improve the competitiveness of its products and identify new African markets for domestic goods and services, it must address the infrastructure bottlenecks, both soft and hard. “The infrastructure deficit remains the Achilles heel for Africa and continues to undermine economic growth and productivity, and raises transportation costs and reduces product competitiveness. For this, we must have an enduring solution if the continent is to fully achieve the objectives of the AfCFTA. And at the centre of that solution is critical infrastructure invest-

ments across the board.” This is according to Olayinka Bandele, chief of the Inclusive Industrialisation Section of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa’s (UNECA’s) sub-regional office for southern Africa, who spoke at the launch of the AfCFTA on Monday. She said the commission is currently supporting the drafting of a comprehensive national trade policy for Namibia and also provides technical and financial assistance towards enhancing Namibia’s tourism statistics to support policy design and development of the sector. Namibia is one of the 31 African Union member states that have ratified AfCFTA.

ket, there remains a need for each country to address issues pertaining to the removal of tariffs and non-tariff barriers, as well as address risks that might emerge due to the country’s less competitive industrial base and products. “It would be remiss of me not to highlight the urgency of the imperative for Namibia to diversify its manufacturing capabilities and produce more value-added merchandise goods. Failure to do so will continue to undermine the country’s competitiveness as Africa’s trade liberalises. “Importantly, this is key, especially for the micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, whose productive capacity needs to be enhanced for competitiveness as the market opens up,” she said.

Address issues Bandele said that while Namibia has unlocked access to a market of 1.3 billion people, providing opportunities for local entrepreneurs and the private sector to trade goods and services in the larger and dynamic African mar-

Strong commitment needed She said that whilst the diversification of export markets beyond the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will create opportunities,

DUTIES: Men attending the conference heard that according to research, one in

every four young women are survivors of intimate partner violence. PHOTO: TUYEIMO HAIDULA

tion of various legislation and policies geared towards ending GBV in Namibia, women and girls—and, to some extent, men and boys—remain vulnerable to abuse, he said. He added that it is estimated that one third of children in Namibia are subjected to violence each year. “The violence perpetrated against children has significant, immediate, long-lasting, and potentially irreversible effects on a child’s life, wellbeing, brain development, and overall mental health. These social ills further expose children to infectious it will invariably expose Namibian producers and businesses to new challenges. This therefore calls for the country to explore sources of efficiency improvements across the productive sector through policy and regulatory reforms and to build export readiness capacity across all sectors, especially manufacturing, such as value addition and services, to enhance competitiveness. She advised that there must also be a strong commitment at the level of the firms to drive productivity, enhance quality control and invest in skill-capacity development at every level. “This will also draw attention to e-commerce platforms or digital trade opportunities as an emerging opportunity for Namibia to penetrate regional supply chains, thereby enhancing access to continental and global markets. In addition, Namibia’s huge potential in agro-processing and fish processing; mineral processing and beneficiation; and servicedriven value chains, particularly in tourism and travel; financial; transport; communication; busi-

diseases such as HIV/AIDS and other harmful sexually transmitted diseases,” /Ui/o/oo said. A demographic health survey stated that one in every four young women are survivors of intimate partner violence, while 85% of sexual and GBV survivors are women, he said. Meanwhile, 93% of the perpetrators of intimate partner violence are men, it said. The deputy minister labelled this as a “worrisome situation” as most violence is caused by “us men”. [email protected]

ness; educational and health services, offers opportunities in a larger market, and these opportunities should be grabbed.”

Government at work Meanwhile, Namibia’s trade minister, Lucia Iipumbu, said they are in the process of finalising the trade policy framework, which includes both trade in goods and services. They are also busy with the finalisation of the Namibia Investment and Promotion Act to provide certainty and a framework for both domestic and international investors. “We are also in the process of finalising the informal economy policy, especially in light of the fact that women are a predominant demographic, and for trade facilitation, we are about to roll out the logistics master plan and the national single window initiative. “We are busy with the finalisation of the Special Economic Zone law and accompanying incentives following the completion of the policy.” [email protected]

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Aalumentu ya kumikwa kutya oshi li mondjila okulila Komanda gwopolisi moshitopolwa shaShana, Komufala Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, okwa popi kutya aalumentu naya uveko kutya inashi puka uuna taya lili pethimbo ya taalela omaupyakadhi nomauvitho gonayi. TUYEIMO HAIDULA ONGWEDIVA

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omufala okwa popi kutya shoka itashi ti inaya konga omakandulepo gomikundu dhoka ya taalela ihe okwa tsu omuthindo kutya oshi li mondjila okuuva nayi na oshi li woo mondjila okulila pethimbo omuntu uuvite nayi. Okwa popi ngaaka pethimbo lyomutumba gwaalumentu guule womasiku gatatu, ngoka gwa ningilwa mOngwediva moshitopolwa shaShana, gwa nuninwa okuhulithapo omiyonena dhopaukashike kookantu. Sakaria okwa pandula aaunganeki yomutumba ngoka ta popi kutya ogwa nuninwa okuhulithao omiyonena dhoka dha lundalala nokulonda pombanda noonkondo moNamibia. “Iinyangadhalwa yoludhi nduka oya pumbiwa noonkondo molwaashoka otayi gandja ompito

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gwOpolisi yaShana, Komufala Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, okwa popi kutya aalumentu naya uveko kutya oshi li mondjila okulila uuna omuntu uuvithwa nayi. ETHANO: TUYEIMO HAIDULA kaalumentu yuuveko iiyetithi niizemo yomaihumbato gomiyonena tadhi ningilwa aakiintu naanona.” Okwa gwedhako kutya omathimbo ngaaka okwa dhidhilikwa woo e yo pombanda lyaalumentu taya ningilathana omiyonena oshowo omaikuthomwenyo ngoka ga londa woo pombanda mokati kaalumentu. Pethimbo lyoshipopiwa she, Sakaria okwa lombwele aalumentu kutya oshi li nawa ngele omuntu kuuvite nawa. Onkuluhedhi dhomithigululwakalo dhoka tadhi tothamo kutya aalumentu inaya pumbwa okuulika omaiyuvo gawo nenge kutya aalumetu ihaya lili odha puka noonkondo. Okwa tsikile kutya onkalo ndjoka otayi hwahwameke uuthikepamwe, esimaneko oshowo esimaneko lyuuntu womuntu. Okwa pula aanambelewa yopoli-

si ya gandje omayakulo kaantu shi thike pamwe inaya tala kutya nguka omulumentu nenge omukiintu. Olundji okwa popiwa kutya aanambelewa yowpolisi ohaya yolo aalumentu mboka taya tulamo iipotha yomamonitho giihuna okuza kaakadhona yawo nenge aakulukadhi yawo, na okwa popi kutya shoka osha pumbwa okuhulithwapo naalumentu oya pumbwa okukala yuuvite egameno okukakonga ekwatho okuza kopolisi. Okwa pula woo aalumentu ya konge omakwatho gomazulonkalo nokwiipa ethimbo lyokweeluka. Nonando AaNamibia ohaya ka kong a ekwatho okuza kaanambelewa yoNamibian Correctional Services (NCS) , aaniilonga mboka okwa hololwa kutya oye li taya ningi iihakanwa yomiyonena dhopaukadhike kookantu. Omupeha komufala gwoNCS, Sam Shaalulange, okwa popi kutya okuli momalimbililo kutya oyendji yomaaniilonga mboka ihaya lopota iipotha mbyoka yomiyonena dhoka taya ningilwa. Okwa tsikile kutya omiyalu odha holola kutya aanambelewa mboka ya thika po 20 oyeli ya ningi iihakanwa yomiyonena dhomomagumbo, nokakele komiyonena aanambelewa mboka oya taalela woo ondjele yi li pombanda yomaikuthomwenyo, eteyo lyoondjokana oshowo uupyakadhi womikithi dhopamadhilaadhilo, ihe nonando ongaaka NCS okwa pyakudhukwa okugandja onkalonawa yopailonga kaaniilonga ye.

Omuhingi taxi futitha epangelo oomiliyona KRISTIEN KRUGER WINDHOEK

Moshipotha moka omuhingi gwotaxi nale ta pula a futwe kepangelo oomiliyona dha thika po 11, aakuthimbinga moshipotha shoka odha manitha omaumbangi gawo noshipotha osha undulilwa komasiku 2 gaJuni omvula tayi ya opo ku vule okugandjwa etokolo moshipotha shoka. Moshipotha shoka tashi pulakenwa mOmpangulilo yoPombanda mOvenduka, Petrus Shoovaleka, okwa kala mondjeedhililo uule woomvula 10, oomwedhi ntano nomasiku 29 omanga ina monika ondjo. Okwa tulwa miipandeko momvula yo 2005 moshipotha shomuyeka kwahomatiwa nepangulo lye ndyoka lya ningwa uule woomvula ndatu konima sho a kala mondjeedhililo uule woomvula heyali ina monika ondjo na okwa mangululwa momvula yo 2016. Ngashiingeyi ota pula a futwe oshimaliwa shoomiliyona 11 okuza kOmbelewa yOmupangulindjai, Uuministeli wIikwameni nOmatembo, Egameno nUuhepelo oshowo Omupresidende gwaNamibia, nOmukomeho gwOpolisi yaNamibia. Pethimbo lyegandjo lyiipopiwa okupopila efutilo ndyoka, omukalelipo gwopaveta gwaShoovaleka, Unomwinjo Katjipuka-Sibolile, okwa popi kutya omutamanekwa okwa holola

kutya omukadhona gwe ngoka ya kala naye mekwatathano uule woomvula hamano okwa hulithile moshipotha shohauto, omanga a li molweendo okuya e mu talelepo modholongo mOvenduka, na osha kutha Shoovaleka oomvula heyali opo a vule okukagandja pauyemwene omahekeleko kofamili yomukadhona gwe. Okwa tsikile kutya omolwa ekalo lye modholongo konima sho a mangululwa okwa nongele kutya omwanamati okwa thigipo oskola nokukala moomapandaanda, oshowo ekanitho lyekwatathano pokati ke noyana. Shoovaleka okwa kwatwa woo kuunkundi wokwaahena ombili pethimbo lyekaleko lye mondjeedhililo na okwa kala nokutaambelwa moshipangelo e na uupyakadhi wokufutha. Meipopilo lye, omupangulindaji okwa popi kutya ita vulu okupewa ombedhi omolwa ekalo modholongo lyomutamanekwa uule woomvula omulongo, ta popi kutya olundji eundulilo komeho lyiipotha ohali ningwa omolwa omakateko okuza kaapangulwa yoyene. Aayamukuli oya holola kutya omakateko oga ningwa kuShoovaleka yemwene meningo lyeindilo lyomukalelipo gwopaveta oshowo okwaahakala e na omukalelipo. Shoovaleka okwa ningi omaindilo gomboloha iikando yontumba ihe oga tindwa. “Ngele omupangulwa okwa ndopa okuuvithako ompangu kutya okwa pumbwa okupewa omboloha nena Omupanguli-ndjai kena oonkondo okulundulula etokolo lyompangu,” Ombelewa yOmupangulindjai ya yamukula. Shoovaleka okwa tulamo oshipotha momvula 2017 ihe ota tegelele sigo omvula twa taalela opo uuve etokolo moshipotha she.

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Boks set seal on tour

You wouldn’t normally describe a tour where you only win 50 percent of your games as a success, but the incremental nature of the Springbok improvement in their four matches should leave no one under any illusions - it wasn’t just a successful tour, it was a pretty resounding one. SUPERSPORT

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t is hard to remember when, if ever, the Boks have gone on tour and in the space of just a few weeks completely overturned every assumption you’d have on their approach and playing style. Maybe on the 1997 end-of-year tour, when Nick Mallett’s team swept through Europe after having been so poor in the southern hemisphere season, losing to the British and Irish Lions, but then they were playing under a new coach, so it should have been anticipated. The thumping 27-13 win over England, which was really far more convincing than even that scoreline might suggest it was, confirmed the Bok commitment to bringing in a new angle to their game. There was definitely nothing boring or one-dimensional about them, as was the case in the two games leading up to Twickenham, and their preparedness to be adventurous cracked open the game and turned it into a no-contest.

Spread depth Considering the Boks were without the behemothic presence of Lood

Fuller scores late for Costa Rica to stun sluggish Japan SUPERSPORT

Japan squandered an opportunity to advance early to the World Cup last-16 after Keysher Fuller’s goal 10 minutes from time gave Costa Rica a surprise 1-0 win in a match in which they had barely any chances. The Samurai Blue failed to ride the momentum of their

de Jager, the experience of Duane Vermeulen, the influence of PieterSteph du Toit, the BMT and tactical astuteness of World Cup winning flyhalf Handre Pollard, the attacking genius of Lukhanyo Am and, in this match, the bustle of Jasper Wiese and x-factor of Cheslin Kolbe, on this tour depth was grown in volumes. It led coach Jacque Nienaber afterwards to describe the experience as one of his most enjoyable ever. In Du Toit’s absence, Franco Mostert has flourished as the starting blindside flank who can then evolve later in the game into the lock he has been for most of his career. He was all over the field in the Twickenham game, as he was against Italy the week before. He was a deserved man of the match. And Marvin Orie continues to grow in each game he plays at international level. The Bok lineout performance at Twickenham was so good it almost defied belief, with the contesting inside the 22, along with the mauling and scrumming, playing a big part in preventing England from making an impression when they were playing against 14 men. shock win over Germany and will rue missed opportunities after showing little creativity against a Costa Rican side who defended resolutely after their 7-0 drubbing by Spain last time out. Against the run of play, in Costa Rica’s only effort on target in the entire match, Fuller curled a shot from the edge of the area beyond the reach of keeper Shuichi Gonda and into the net, leaving Japan stunned. Japan battled hard to salvage something from the game but struggled to create space and panicked in the dying moments. The result left Japan with a tough challenge to advance to the knockout stages, with Spain their final Group E opponents on Thursday.

STUNNED: Keysher Fuller’s goal gave Costa Rica a win yesterday. PHOTO: SUPERSPORT

Then there was Damian Willemse. Whether flyhalf is his position will remain a debate, but like New Zealander Beauden Barrett, he is just a stellar rugby player, and after this tour he must play in whatever position he chooses. It was his eye for an opportunity that created the Boks’ first long-range try, rounded off by a wing in Kurt-Lee Arendse, who has the same attributes that the absent Kolbe has. We already know how good Makazole Mapimpi is, and the young Canan Moodie will be a year older when the World Cup arrives, so the wing is sorted for France next year. Take your pick from a number of different players. Evan Roos, too, in only his third game, swept away any debate over whether he can play at the highest level. Remembering of course that he is still only 22, that leaves the Boks with a problem that is focused on who to leave out rather than to include at No 8 going forward.

UPBEAT: Evan Roos of South Africa is tackled during the Autumn International match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

Nienaber understandably upbeat

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No wonder then that coach Jacques Nienaber was so bright when he spoke to the media at the postmatch press conference. “This was one of the most enjoyable four weeks we’ve had, even though we only got a 50 percent win record,” said Nienaber. “The way the team, coaches, management and the game drivers made plans and worked tightly together was great, and we can take a lot from this going forward.”

That was an understatement. The Boks of old were programmed to maybe be prepared to run the ball back from their own 10-metre line. And that probably only if they were chasing the game. It might have been more like the halfway line where a kick receipt was permitted to be returned with ball in hand. Now it appears to be the tryline probably realistically the 22 - given some of the positions on the field

that the Boks carried the ball back from, not only at Twickenham but also in Genoa and Marseille. They don’t have the structured attack and shape of the team that beat them in the first game, Ireland, but there was still enough from the Boks in Dublin to suggest that had they brought some of the extra angles to their game that they did subsequently, they’d have beaten the world’s currently No 1 ranked team with something to spare.

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Mbappe has scoring records in sight

Nothing boring about Boks

Kylian Mbappe’s meteoric rise showed no sign of stopping as the France forward sealed the holders’ 2-1 win against Denmark to send them into the last 16 of the World Cup.

The Springboks made nonsense of the United Kingdom’s perceptions of them being a boring team as they mixed it up in style to record a 27-13 win over England at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Be more clinical – Ketjijere Former Brave Warriors stalwart Ronald Ketjijere believes that African teams - who are facing a tough time at the Fifa World Cup - have what it takes to break the proverbial glass ceiling, but should work on being clinical in front of the goal and stop thinking of themselves as inferior. LIMBA MUPETAMI WINDHOEK

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t the ongoing Fifa World Cup, Africa is represented by Ghana, Senegal, Morocco, Cameroon and Tunisia. So far, Ghana played an impressive match against Portugal but ended up losing 3-2. In their second clash, they beat Swit-

zerland 2-0; the hope is that they will beat South Africa today. On 2 December they will face Uruguay. Senegal were beaten 2-0 by the Netherlands in their opening match. They then kicked Qatar out of the tournament after beating them 3-1. They now have a date with Ecuador for tomorrow.

Morocco drew 0-0 with Croatia in their opener. They had a date with Belgium before going to point. On 1 December, they will face Canada. Cameroon were beaten 1-0 by Switzerland in their first tournament encounter. They will clash with Serbia today, and on 2 December they will cross swords with Brazil. Tunisia drew 0-0 with Denmark in their opening clash. They then lost 1-0 to Australia in their second match and will meet France on Wednesday.

Late start “They are not clinical enough to kill off games,” Ronald Ketjijere said.

He added that African teams control matches for most of the game, but lose them towards the end as they lose concentration in the last 10 to 20 minutes. A local sports journalist, Marco Ndlovu, said that African players fail because they don’t have proper training and development at a young age. “It has everything to do with development. African players don’t get proper training or coaching at a young age. If you look at the likes of English footballer Phil Foden – he was with Manchester City since the age of five. He was trained and developed there. They even include science in the development of their

players. This can be food science as well. Our players eat everything; their growth is not monitored. Our players get training around the age of 14. If you compare them with Europeans, they get this development at a much younger age. “Yes, the Africans bring physicality, a pure latent and never-say-die attitude, but still they end up lacking as they don’t have the basic elements.” Local sports anchor Jovita Kandjumbwa said she is rooting for all five African nations. “I truly hope any one of them can reach the semifinal. There are plenty of surprises in the tournament so far. I think any nation can take it.”

EAGLES TRUMP USA IN LAST CLASH

USA players enjoy the moment. and Ruben Trumpelmann took one.

Nicol Loftie-Eaton (left) receives his Man of the Match award from Emmanuel Dube.

Tangeni Lungameni receives his award as the Best Bowler of the series from Emmanuel Dube.

Emmanuel Dube (left), hands Assad Vala his Best Batter and Player of the Series awards. PHOTOS TIELMAN VAN LILL

TIELMAN VAN LILL WINDHOEK

The Richelieu Eagles (212 runs for four wickets in 44.4 overs) peaked at the right moment to beat the USA (211/7 in 50) by six wickets in the last one-day international match of the Castle Lite Tri-series of the Cricket World Cup League 2 competition on Saturday afternoon at Wanderers in Pionierspark. The USA was sent in to bat first but could not master the Eagles’

bowling attack. Their top-five batters could only put 87 runs on the scoreboard, while the remaining five added 124 to their total, which includes 19x4 and 1x6. Ian Holland contributed 40, while Nosthush Kenjige (38*) and Gajanand Singh (36) played good cricket as well. JJ Smit and Bernard Scholtz each took three wickets for the Eagles,

The Cricket World Cup League 2 competition is something of the past for the USA team. They concluded their 36 games on Saturday with 35 points, in third place on the log. Namibia is fourth with 32 points but has 10 matches left.

Winners Namibia’s runs came from Divan la Cock (59), Nicol Loftie-Eaton (43*), Gerhard Erasmus (41), Michael van Lingen (33), Lo-han Louwrens (25), and Jan Freylinck (9). Their knock includes 21x4 and 5x6. For the USA, Holland secured two wickets, Jessy Singh (1) and Nisarg Patel (1). Loftie-Eaton scooped up the Man of the Match award with his 43 runs and three catches. Namibia and the USA both won three matches in the past week but

based on their net run rates of 1.15, the USA are the winner. Assad Vala, the captain of Papua New Guinea, scooped up the Best Batter of the Series award with 236 and the highest total of 94 runs, while Tangeni Lungameni of Namibia took the Best Bowler award with nine wickets and a six-wicket haul for 42 runs in one match and secured the Player of the Series trophy. Log: 1 Oman 36 games (44 points), Scotland 28 (40 p), 3 USA 36 (35 p), 4 Namibia 26 (32 p), 5 United Arab Emirates 26 (27 p), 6 Nepal 20 (17 p), 4 PNG 28 (5 p). [email protected]

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he Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab, has said that Namibia’s economy has turned the corner and the bleak period marred by contractions is over after the economy suffered negative growth between 20162020. For a second consecutive year, the economy is forecast to grow by 3.2% in 2022, sustaining the positive growth of 2.7% registered in 2021. “The titanic is shifting towards a more positive territory,” enthused the governor. He went on to state that monetary stability is the best contribution the Bank of Namibia can make in the long run to contribute towards high levels of employment and sustained economic development for the country as the country exits a gloomy period, ex-

The best thing a central bank can do is for any economy is to prevent it becoming the major source of economic disturbance. Johannes !Gawaxab Governor: Bank of Namibia acerbated by the worst contraction in history because of the Covid-19 pandemic which wiped out socioeconomic gains and caused massive job losses in key industries. ‘’The role of the central bank of safeguarding macroeconomic stability is becoming more pronounced,’’ the governor stated in light of inflationary pressures which have been building up since the beginning of the year. Namibia’s inflation averaged 2.2% in 2020 and 3.6% in 2021.

During this period, crude oil prices were low, particularly due to Covidrelated travel restrictions. Inflation is expected to average 6.1% due to international fuel prices and food prices owing to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and supply chain disruptions.

Mandate Said !Gawaxab: “The best thing a central bank can do is for any economy is to prevent it becoming the major source of economic disturbance, as the renowned economist Milton Friedman once said. As the monetary authority we cannot shy away from our responsibility to fight inflation within the confines of and effectiveness of the instruments at our disposal.” For this reason, Namibians needs to fully appreciate the Bank’s role on monetary policy as a means of keeping inflation under control. The Bank’ Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) adopted an ultra-accommodative monetary policy in 2020 and kept the repo rate at a record-low level through to early 2022. The MPC of the Bank increased the repo

The governor of the Bank of Namibia Johannes !Gawaxab. PHOTO FILE

rate to 6.25% in October 2022 from 5.50% in August 2022. He emphasized this during a stakeholder engagement in the Oshana Region, which included a number of local authorities and business leaders. The governor gave an overview of the state of the global and domestic economy and said that while a recession is anticipated globally,

A view of Nigeria’s Central Bank headquarters in Abuja. PHOTO REUTERS

Nigeria launches new banknotes Nigeria has launched newly designed currency notes, a move that the West African nation’s central bank says will help curb inflation and money laundering. Experts, however, are sceptical about such results in a country that has battled chronic corruption for decades, with government officials known to loot public funds causing more hardship for the many struggling with poverty. The new denominations of 200 (R7.90), 500 (R19.70) and 1 000 naira (R39.40) are the first time Nigeria’s currency has been redesigned in 19 years. The banknotes will be in circulation by mid-December. The naira is “long overdue for a new look,” Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said at the launch. The new paper notes designed in Nigeria and featuring enhanced security “will help the central bank to design and implement better monetary policy objectives”. More than 80 percent of the 3.2 trillion naira in circulation in Nigeria are outside the vaults of commercial banks and in private hands, said Godwin Emefiele, the

the domestic growth is anticipated to pick up in 2023. “Namibia is a country with credible plans and opportunities. Our fortunes are turning, and the central bank is committed to ensuring price stability to provide a foundation for sustained economic recovery and sustainable economic development going forward,” !Gawaxab said.

governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. With inflation at a 17-year high of 21.09 percent that is driven by soaring food prices, he said the new notes “will bring the hoarded currencies back into the banking system” and help the central bank regain control of the money being used in the country. Regulators last month announced a January 31 deadline for old notes to either be used or deposited at banks.

Corruption “The currency redesign will also assist in the fight against corruption as the exercise will reign in the higher denomination used for corruption and the movement of such funds from the banking system could be tracked easily,” Emefiele said. Analysts, however, say the new notes would yield little or no results in managing inflation or in the fight against corruption in the absence of institutional reforms. “If you want to curb money laundering, your financial system needs to be better; if you want to curb

ransom payment, security needs to be better; if you want to curb inflation, the level at which the total money supply in the economy is growing has to slow down — so it is not about cash,” said Adedayo Bakare, an analyst with Lagosbased Money Africa. The newly designed denominations would also drive financial inclusion

and economic growth, the central bank chief said. But Bakare said the move by Nigeria’s central bank is at best an “expensive process that will cost the public a lot of pain because of the short period” required to either use or deposit cash in circulation. At least 133 million people, or 63 percent of Nigeria’s citizens, are

multidimensionally poor, according to government statistics. “It could potentially slow down the economy if people do not have cash and people cannot exchange their cash for new notes at a fast pace,” he said. “You can’t phase out cash without fixing financial inclusion or electronic payment and even at -Fin24 that.”

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S&P hikes Eskom’s outlook Electricity pylons are seen in front of the cooling towers at the Lethabo Thermal Power Station,an Eskom coal-burning power station. PHOTOS REUTERS

Fitch maintains South Africa’s ratings South Africa has a favourable government debt structure, which is mostly in rand and with long maturities. HELENA WASSERMAN

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he US credit rating agency Fitch maintained its view on South Africa, while S&P boosted its outlook on Eskom from “negative” to “stable”. This is thanks to an expected transfer of some of Eskom’s debt to government. Fitch said South Africa’s finances are constrained by high and still rising government debt, weak growth and high inequality. But it also has a “favourable” government debt structure, which is mostly in rand (not foreign currencies) and with long maturities. In addition, the country has a “credible” monetary policy framework. The agency noted “substantial recent over-performance on fiscal revenues and the government’s strong efforts to control expenditure”, which if successfully continued, could bring about debt stabilisation. “However, at this stage we assume

We believe a full tariff award would be unaffordable for many customers, and either lead to lower sales volumes or a rise in bad debts. - S&P a substantial part of recent higher revenues to be temporary and see current public sector wage negotiations pointing to increased upward pressure on spending.” Fitch doesn’t expect load shedding will significantly improve next year and will ease only gradually in 2024. South Africa’s growth potential remains low and is a key credit weakness, Fitch said. “There recently has been more progress on the government’s reform agenda pushed by a focus on process bottlenecks under Operation Vulindlela, but full implementation

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

still takes a long time and reforms on the agenda are limited in ambition. There is also a risk that measures to improve transport infrastructure, a key part of the agenda, are merely offsetting an underlying deterioration, as worsening capacity issues amid rising demand have held back mining exports this year.” Tax revenue has been surprisingly high, but Fitch expects it to fall back as profits in the mining sector nor-

malise. Fitch kept South Africa’s longterm rating at ‘BB-’ with a “stable” outlook. Also on Friday, US ratings agency S&P hiked its outlook on Eskom from “negative” to “stable”, keeping its rating at “CCC+”.

Eskom It noted that Eskom’s operating performance is deteriorating and its costs are rising, with billions spent

on diesel for emergency power generation. Fitch says there are signs that load shedding could increase in coming months. However, government’s plan to take on between oneand two-thirds of Eskom’s debt would help stabilise its finances. It warned, however, that the debt transfer plan is complex and not without risks. In addition, the transfer won’t address Eskom’s other challenges, such as weak operational performance, overdue receivables from municipalities, and below-cost tariff increases. Eskom’s cash flow will depend on its new tariffs for next year, which will be granted by the regulator, Nersa, next month. Eskom asked for a 33% increase in its tariffs. “We believe a full tariff award would be unaffordable for many customers, and either lead to lower sales volumes or a rise in bad debts,” S&P said. S&P says it would lower its rating if bondholders receive less value than the original promise under the debt transfer plan. A week ago, S&P kept South Africa’s credit ratings unchanged. Its outlook remains “positive”, meaning the next step could potentially be an upgrade.

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The public is hereby notified that an application for an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) will be submitted to the Environmental Commissioner as required under the Environmental Management Act No. 7 of 2007 and its 2012 EIA Regulations. The proposed exploration and associated works are listed activities in the EIA Regulations that cannot be undertaken without an ECC.

The public is hereby notified that an application for an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) will be submitted to the Environmental Commissioner as required under the Environmental Management Act No. 7 of 2007 and its 2012 EIA Regulations. The proposed exploration and associated works are listed activities in the EIA Regulations that cannot be undertaken without an ECC.

Project Nature and Location: The proposed prospecting and exploration activities on EPL-8241 which has a potential for commodities such as Base & Rare Metals, Dimension Stone, Industrial Minerals, and Precious Metals. The EPL is located about 10km northwest of Omaruru in the Erongo Region and covers an area of 19,726.1504 hectares (Ha).

Project Nature and Location: The proposed prospecting and exploration activities on EPL-8521 which has a potential for commodities such as Base & Rare Metals, Dimension Stone, Industrial Minerals, and Precious Metals. The EPL is located about 35km northwest of Usakos in the Erongo Region and covers an area of 14,174.2723 hectares (Ha

Project Nature and Location: The proposed prospecting and exploration activities on EPL-7603 which has a potential for commodities such as Base & Rare Metals, Dimension Stone, Industrial Minerals, Nuclear Fuel Minerals and Precious Metals. The EPL is located about 40km northwest of Usakos in the Erongo Region and covers an area of 16,685.635 hectares (Ha).

The Proponent: Barbara Tjiroze Environmental Consultant: Serja Hydrogeo-Environmental Consultants CC

The Proponent: Haifo Mbaka Jr. Shilongo Environmental Consultant: Serja Hydrogeo-Environmental Consultants CC

The Proponent: Dwyka Investment CC

The public is therefore invited to register as Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) to submit comments and or receive further information on the EIA process. The requests for registration as an I&APs and comments submission should be done before or on Friday, 06 January 2023.

The public is therefore invited to register as Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) to submit comments and or receive further information on the EIA process. The requests for registration as an I&APs and comments submission should be done before or on Friday, 06 January 2023.

The public is therefore invited to register as Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) to submit comments and or receive further information on the EIA process. The requests for registration as an I&APs and comments submission should be done before or on Friday, 06 January 2023.

Public Consultation Meetings will be communicated to the registered I&APs.

Public Consultation Meetings will be communicated to the registered I&APs.

Public Consultation Meetings will be communicated to the registered I&APs.

Contact Person: Ms. Fredrika Shagama Email: [email protected] Mobile No.: +264 (0) 81 749 9223

Contact Person: Ms. Fredrika Shagama Email: [email protected] Mobile No.: +264 (0) 81 749 9223

Contact Person: Ms. Fredrika Shagama Email: [email protected] Mobile No.: +264 (0) 81 749 9223

Environmental Consultant: Serja Hydrogeo-Environmental Consultants CC

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A CALL FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION & ENGAGEMENT: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) FOR THE PROPOSED PROSPECTING & EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES ON EXCLUSIVE PROSPECTING LICENSE (EPL) NO. 8241 LOCATED NORTHWEST OF OMARURU IN THE ERONGO REGION, NAMIBIA

-Fin24

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1M

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17.1188

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17.82322

NAD/NZD

0.093563

EURO/ZAR

306.1192

307.6936

309.6962

313.6828

GBP/NAD

20.7187

NAD/BWP

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GBP/ZAR

355.8244

357.5917

359.8265

364.2633

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NAD/JPY

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7.9677

7.8135

7.5139

Please call your Private Banker or alternatively SMS PMM to 34778 *Effective rate (withholding tax still to be applied)

When shopping this Festive Season

How to keep cybercriminals at bay Cybercriminals occasionally create bogus online stores that claim to sell hard-to-find items like beauty cosmetics or the latest gadgets. STAFF REPORTER

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ovember marks the start of seasonal spending, and while this is an exciting time of the year, it is equally critical for customers and businesses to be vigilant when shopping to avoid falling victim to fraudsters. “Online shopping has become a popular way for consumers to maximise on shopping sprees such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. However, this time of the year is always characterised by a rise in attempts to defraud unsuspecting consumers through malicious tricks and scams. Hence it is always important to be on high alert whether you’re shopping in-store or online” says Ingrid Katjiukua, FNB Namibia forensic manager.

Ingrid Katjiukua, FNB Namibia Forensic Manager. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Katjiukua says despite the dynamic nature of online shopping fraud, customers can be better prepared to prevent it if they pay careful attention to the following warning signs:

• Beware of tricks or gimmicks Cybercriminals occasionally create bogus online stores that claim to sell hard-to-find items like beauty cosmetics or the latest gadgets. Some even place adverts on websites and social media to lure clients, with product photographs, descriptions, reviews, a shopping cart, and a payment process to look credible. If you purchase from one of these rogue stores, your money, payment information, and personal information will be exposed to criminals. The best way to avoid such scams is to shop from trusted providers and platforms. In addition, always verify any delivery notifications from retailers by calling them or the courier company directly. Never click on links sent in these notifications. The bank has seen the common types of fraud that customers fall victim to, which are phishing, vishing and smishing fraud and involves fraudsters obtaining your banking login and or card details. Customers should avoid responding to texts, phone calls, or emails that require such confidential information. FNB

will never ask you to process a transaction in order to reverse fraud. In addition, FNB will never ask you for your OTP or confidential information such as your banking password. • Never disclose sensitive information such as passwords and PINs to anyone Fraudsters often impersonate bankers, fraud investigators, and customer service consultants to defraud consumers. Their goal is to gain access to sensitive information, such as a One-Time PIN (OTP) required to authenticate transactions or credentials like a username or password to access your bank accounts. The golden rule is to keep in mind that no reputable institution will ask you to disclose such information to their representatives. It is critical to never share such sensitive information with a third party. • Use safer and more convenient ways to pay To limit the risk of fraud when shopping online, choose the safest payment methods. Avoid using Instant EFT payments that require you to expose sensitive information

COMPANY NEWS IN BRIEF CASH SALES FALL AT LEWIS South Africa’s largest furniture chain Lewis says it is already seeing of deteriorating retail trading conditions, reporting on Thursday that cash sales fell in its six months to endSeptember, as rampant inflation and a weak labour market puts pressure on its customer’s wallets. The JSE-listed furniture and appliance group reported on Thursday that merchandise sales rose 4.3% to R2.1 billion to end-September, but added that “trading conditions weakened significantly in the second quarter of the financial year”. While credit sales grew by 16.4% for its halfyear, its cash sales declined by 8.1% “reflecting the pressure on consumer disposable income.” The group said it increased headline earnings by 4.4% to R236 million, while headline earnings per share rose 19.2% to 393c “reflecting the positive leverage effect from the group’s aggressive share repurchase programme”. The group kept its interim dividend at 195c per share. CEO Johan Enslin said a statement that escalating food, fuel and electricity costs, together with rising interest rates and record unemployment had negatively affected consumer spending and confidence. “Our traditional retail brands of Lewis, Beares and Best Home & Electric have proven more resilient in the current environment, supported by increased credit sales,” he said. But he said cash sales had been hit particularly hard, especially at its UFO stores, which focus on higher-income consumers. UFO was also particularly hit by rail woes, given it imports about two thirds of its stock.-Fin24 Former Steinhoff boss to go on trial A court in Germany has announced that the

accounting fraud trial of former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste will start early next year. The Oldenberg regional court said in a media statement on Thursday that it had yet to secure a date for the case to begin, however. Last year Jooste, two former Steinhoff executives and a fourth accused, who was not employed at the retailer, were charged with balance sheet fraud carried out between July 2011 and January 2015. The case was subsequently split in two, in part due to travel restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The case against two former Steinhoff executives, who are in living in Germany, is set to begin on 3 May next year. The second case involves Jooste and an unnamed 72-year-old co-accused, who acted as a trustee of a trust in the British Virgin Islands. The Oldenburg court said it would share the date for the start of Jooste’s case as soon as it had been secured. While German authorities have not yet officially named any of the accused, a source with knowledge of the investigation previously told News24 that Jooste was one of the four accused. The court referred to him as the CEO of Steinhoff International Holdings until the end of 2017. Jooste’s South African lawyer did not immediately reply to a request for comment. –Fin24

TOTALENERGIES ABOUT TO SUBMIT TO DRILL FOR GAS French energy giant TotalEnergies is preparing to submit its final application for approval to drill up to five wells for oil or gas between Cape Town and Cape Agulhas. The

to third-party providers to complete a payment. • Immediately report suspected fraud When transacting, consumers should always exercise caution to protect themselves from possible fraud. This can help prevent financial losses and the compromise of one’s financial personal information. Precautionary measures include paying attention to financial institutions’ safety guidelines and taking personal responsibility to ensure that safety is always a priority. When you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud, you must notify your financial institution immediately. Our customers can use the FNB App to temporarily block, cancel, or replace their cards if they suspect fraud. “Protecting yourself is not simply limited to your bank card, but also includes being observant and practicing safe banking behaviour all round, online, on ATMS, over the phone. It is important to remember that fraudsters are always looking for loopholes, so customers must be multiple steps ahead with adequate safety measures,” concluded Katjiukua.

Consulting evaluated marine ecology impact, noise impact, socioeconomic impact, fisheries impact, climate impact, and air quality impact. -Fin24

PHOTO REUTERS

project has met opposition from environmental groups but the company says it is part of South Africa’s transition from coal. The scoping and environmental impact process started in May this year. If the project is approved, the drill area will span about 10,000 square kilometres, with the closest point 60km from the coast and the furthest 170km. This application is one in a rush of offshore oil and gas applications along South Africa’s coast. This is part of a wider expansion by multinational companies into Africa, as a recent report by environmental research group Urgewald, in partnership with dozens of organisations in Africa and Europe, shows. TotalEnergies is the biggest oil and gas developer in Africa. In this project, it holds a 40% interest in the block, and is the operator. Shell has a 40% interest and the state-owned Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (PetroSA) has 20%. A public participation process concluded last week after meetings in coastal communities, including Saldanha Bay, Hout Bay, Kleinmond and Hermanus. This formed part of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA). Independent assessors from SRL

CLICKS EYES ALL OF SORBET FOR R105 MILLION South Africa’s largest pharmacist Clicks says it wants to take full ownership of salon owner Sorbet Holdings for R105 million, something that would add a franchise chain to the JSElisted group. Clicks already has 25% of Sorbet Brands, which holds the intellectual property of the group, but control of the holding structure will give it full ownership of all entities, including salons which operate under the banners of Sorbet, Sorbet Man and Candi & Co. The acquisition would add over 190 salons to the pharmacist’s more than 850 SA stores, and mark its first acquisition of a franchise chain. Clicks is acquiring Sorbet from Old Mutual Private Equity, who picked up the business earlier in 2022 as part of the previously listed Long4Life group. Sorbet was founded by Ian Fuhr in 2005. “Sorbet has a natural strategic fit and is closely aligned with Clicks Group’s health, beauty and wellness offering,” Clicks CEO Bertina Engelbrecht said in a statement on Thursday. “Sorbet is a highly trusted brand with a loyal and growing customer base, and we aim to capitalise on the opportunities to expand our presence together and accelerate revenue growth.” Sorbet products are currently sold in Sorbet salons and Clicks stores and the transaction will ensure that these products will be sold in the Clicks stores in perpetuity, the pharmacist said. -Fin24

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Opinion

The importance of sim registration PHILLIPUS SHILONGO As of 1 January 2023, Namibia will join 185 countries in the world, who provide mandatory SIM Registration. In preparation for the commencement of the registration process, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) launched the National SIM Registration Awareness Campaign from 7 June 2022 to 31 December 2022. The purpose of the campaign is to educate consumers on the importance of SIM Registration. During the campaign, CRAN discovered that consumers, through the utilization of their mobile devices, face the following enormous challenges due to unregistered SIM cards.

have become victims of money theft from electronic money transfer services, using their mobile phones. This happens when fraudsters call consumers, either impersonating electronic transaction officials or pretending to be family members, with the intention to deceive them to send money or other personal details. In the absence of SIM registration, the identity of these perpetrators is unknown and law enforcement is often constrained in bringing them to task. The introduction of SIM card registration will, therefore, lead to more effective and efficient identify verification processes, which enhances personal security and law enforcement.

Mobile money fraud

Mobile and digital identity theft

Consumers are frequently exposed to irrelevant or unsolicited messages, sent either online or directly from unknown mobile numbers for the purpose of fraudulently soliciting money from consumers or phishing. Consequently, many consumers

The occurrence of cyber-crimes is on the rise, some of which is attributed to the lack of SIM registration. One specific occurrence is identity theft. This normally occurs when individuals steal the information of consumers, using personal information such

as transactional information. The information is used to make unlawful transactions, which results in consumers defrauded and losing money or other valuable goods. Therefore, the mandatory registration of SIM cards will boost consumer confidence in the utilization of electronic transactions, because authorities will have an additional legal tool against online fraudsters who use unregistered mobile numbers to commit identity theft.

Conclusion SIM Registration is therefore, a timely development for Namibia, primarily designed to protect consumers, especially in the wake of the unprecedented rise in the utilization of e-commerce, fintech and other technology-based services and products. One of CRAN’s objects is to promote technological innovation and the deployment of advanced facilities and services in order to respond to the diverse needs of commerce and industry. CRAN believes that this objective cannot be fulfilled, in the absence

Phillipus Shilongo, Legal Advisor Adjudication, Enforcement and Litigation at CRAN. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

of SIM Registration, which is one of the basic tenets of ensuring digital consumer identity and verification. SIM Registration is thus the gateway for consumers to enjoy the fruit of innovation and other advanced facilities presented in the market. Consumer identity makes the customer more appealing to the service providers, in order to receive better services

and products. It also eliminates the presence of unknown numbers, and hence lowers the probability of online related criminals. CRAN thus urge all consumers to register their SIM cards, in order to enjoy the availability of a wide range of high quality, reliable and efficient telecommunications services as provided by our licensees.

Opinion

The hidden potential of informality in Namibia JOSEF SHEEHAMA The informal groups are formed by the individuals to satisfy their social needs of affiliation, and they emerge on their own. A conundrum that policymakers face in addressing the large presence of the informal sector in Namibia is whether the objective of policy should be to reduce the size of informality in the economy and relocate as many workers as possible to the formal sector or should it be to promote

the well-being of the informal sector and take steps to enhance its vitality and inherent dynamism. The ultimate aim is to assist owners of informal businesses to transit into the formal sector so as to reap the benefits associated with formalization while allowing society in general to also benefit from increased job creation, tax contributions and social responsibility contributions and so on that result from formalization of a business. To be accepted and followed as a leader, however,

it is also necessary to have a clear vision that is upheld at all times, no matter what happens. And this is a quality that is lacking in our hectic society. So it is time for the visionary leaders to stand up and be counted. They should work for the uniform development of the municipalities by rising above party lines and political affiliations. They owe it to the voters. Everything can change tomorrow and the trick is to move with it without losing sight of the vision. An effective leader focuses on

the ultimate goal and is at all times prepared to put up with all the associated bumps and obstacles on the way to that ultimate goal. Conversation with some informal business people in Namibia suggest that although many informal businesses would like to formalize, they perceive the process as cumbersome. In other words, there are challenges to overcome when transiting from informal business to a formal one. Some owners also pointed out that formalizing will expose them to paying taxes so they would rather remain informal. Put differently, informal businesses are motivated to remain informal in order to avoid paying tax. The information from the informal conversations although insightful, remain speculative. They need to be rigorously tested in a scientific manner in order to fully comprehend what it really takes an informal business to successfully transit to the formal sector in Namibia. The problem is that without a systematic study, no one will ever know for sure what motives drive informal businesses to seek formalization that is, what opportunities most attracted the businesses to formalize, the challenges they have to deal with; the personal characteristics that owners rely on most in dealing with the challenges of transition; and what strategies can be put in place to reduce if not eliminate the challenges of transition from informal to formal business.

Efficiency Additionally, in order to ensure optimal efficiency of informal businesses there is a need to understand the needs of informal traders and the contributions made by the informal sector in their lives. There is tremendous potential within the informal business sector for it to become a major role player in sustaining the livelihoods of many people, but the efficiency of these informal businesses needs to be improved by removing some of the constraints which hinder their functioning. These constraints include crime, transport, municipal service and abuse. The municipal officials and informal traders with regards to policies and practices, as well as their impact on enabling the development of the informal economy. As such municipalities are viewed as critical to the implementation of the goals of Namibia’s developmental local government. In relation to this view, from a theoretical perspective, the established strand relates to the town growth and development potential with the core theme of local economic development. It is critical to understand that the informal trading has become an economic alternative for community members. Moreover, it is important to understand the residents of the affluent suburbs frustrations who do not want informal businesses trading in their area, saying they pose a health and safety risk. This is true because municipality fail to create good places for our brothers and sisters

Josef Sheehama. PHOTO FILE

to trade from. We cannot allow people to marginalize people or victimize them especially the weak and helpless ones. We need to protect and uphold human rights at all times. Without them, there would be no longlasting peace, no justice nor hope for a better and more prosperous Namibia. The municipality failed to create formal employment and a conducive environment for SME’s to thrive. It is inhuman to take someone bread. We cannot allow our brothers and sisters to die of hunger whilst other people are eating in the hotels. The municipalities are expected to provide a better standard of living, increase community cohesion, wellness and happiness while progressing towards sustainable development. To be successful in meeting these requirements, cities need to transform their strategies to include innovation and enable the convergence of the digital and physical dimensions.

Salaries Furthermore as reported by local newspapers, residents took issue with the salaries of the municipality’s staff members, the allowances as well as subsistence and travel allow-

ance. They specifically mentioned the salaries of 50 city bus drivers who are each earning N$600 000 per annum. The Windhoek municipal council’s annual allowances of about N$850 000 paid to its mayor is the highest paid by a local authority in Namibia, with other local authorities, such as Walvis Bay and Swakopmund paying their political heads between N$35 000 and N$50 000 per month. The Namibian reported in 2019 that the Windhoek chief executive officer at the time was paid more than N$3,7 million annually, according to the local newspapers. The importance of the informal sector in ensuring job security and reducing poverty cannot be understated and Municipalities should bear this in mind. It is important for policymakers to focus on implementing policies that help reduce informality gradually by tackling the drivers of informality, including social exclusion and the incentives for individuals and businesses to operate informally. Attacks on the sector motivated by the view that it operates illegally and evades taxes are not the answer. In conclusion, the informal sector in Namibia has remained stubbornly large and shows no sign of decreasing in importance despite several years of economic reforms. Please revisit your policies again. Therefore, for the policymaker, there is no one size fits all solution to the problem of pervasive informality in the Namibian economy, and there needs to a fine balance between overregulation and under regulation of the informal sector.

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IN THE  High Court Of Namibia (Main Division – Windhoek) Case No: HC-MD-CIV-ACTCON-2020/04231 In the matter between: SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES LIMITED, Execution Creditor and ZINGOLO FELIX MUSUKUBILI, 2nd Execution Debtor NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION IN EXECUTION OF COURT ORDER of THE HIGH COURT OF NAMIBIA, given on 23rd day of April 2021 in the abovementioned case, a judicial sale by public auction will be held on the 8th day of December 2022 at 10H00, AUCOR, PLOT H48, BRAKWATER,REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA, for the following: GOODS: 1x SILVER LANDROVER STATION WAGON (N 7406 W) CONDITIONS OF SALE: 1. The sale will be held without reserve and goods will be sold to the highest bidder. 2. The goods will be sold “voetstoots”. 3. Payment shall be made in cash or by EFT. Dated at Windhoek this 17th day of November 2022. REGISTRAR OF THE HIGH COURT KATJAERUA LEGAL PRACTITIONERS Legal Practitioner for Judgement Creditor 1ST Floor, Heritage Square 100 Robert Mugabe WINDHOEK (Ref: SME1/0171)

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO A COMMITTEE IN TERMS OF THE LIQUOR ACT, 1998 (Regulation 14, 26 & 33) Notice is given that an application in terms of the Liquor Act, 1998, particulars of which appear below, will be made to the Regional Liquor Licence Committee, in the Erongo Region. 1. Name and postal address of applicant: Jody L.A.A. Raaths, P.O. Bos 42 Uis WINDHOEK 2. Name of business or proposed business to which application relates: Diggers Den 3. Address/location of premises to which application relates: Erf 680, Uis. 4. Nature and details of application: Application for Grant of A Restaurant Liquor Licence 5. Clerk of the court with whom application will be lodged: Clerk of Magistrate’s Court, Omaruru 6. Date on which application will be lodged: 5 November 2022 7. Date of meeting of Committee at which application will be heard: 14 December 2022 Any objection or written submission in terms of section 28 of the Act in relation to the application must be sent or delivered to the Secretary of the Committee to reach the Secretary not less than 21 days before the date of the meeting of the Committee at which the application will be heard.

REZONING NOTICE DUNAMIS CONSULTING TOWN, REGIONAL PLANNERS AND DEVELOPERS on behalf of the owners of Remainder of Portion 2 of the Farm Emmarentia No. 380 intends to apply to the Municipal Council of Windhoek for the following: * Rezoning of Remainder of Portion 2 of the Farm Emmarentia No.380 from “Residential” with a density of 1:5ha to “Restricted Business” with a bulk of 1.0; * Consent Use for Residential purposes including the existing dwellings; * Consent Use to operate a Butchery and a Slaughterhouse; * Consent Use for Urban Agriculture in the form of a Piggery and a * Cuniculture(Rabbit Farming) and all supporting facilities; and * Consent to renew the existing Fitness Certificate to continue operating the Butchery while the rezoning process is being finalized. Remainder of Portion 2 of the Farm Emmarentia No. 380 is located within the flatter northern part of the Eastern Flats Area of Emmarentia. The property is currently zoned ‘Residential’ with a density of 1:5ha and measures 4,8921 Hectares in extent. It is proposed that Remainder of Portion 2 of the Farm Emmarentia No. 380 be rezoned from “Residential” with a density of 1:5hato “Restricted Business” with a bulk of 0.5. The new zoning of “Restricted Business” with a bulk of 1.0 as a primary use would allow the owner to operate in phases, consent uses for Residential purposes including the existing dwellings, a Butchery, a Slaughterhouse, for Urban Agriculture in the form of a Piggery and a Cuniculture (Rabbit Farming) and all supporting facilities on different total floor areas per respective proposed activities. On-site parking as required in terms of the Windhoek Zoning Scheme will be provided for respectively. Further, take note that the locality plan of the Erf can be inspected at the Windhoek Town Council Customer Care Centre Town Planning Notice Board, 80 Independence Avenue, Windhoek. Further take note that any person objecting to the proposed land use as set out above may lodge such objection together with the grounds thereof in Writing at the Windhoek Urban Planning Offices Room 518, 5th Floor, Town House Main Building within 14 days of the last publication of this notice and final date for comments or objections is 09 December2022. DUNAMIS CONSULTING TOWN, REGIONALPLANNERS AND DEVELOPERS Cell: +264 855 512 173 Tel: +264 833 302 241 Email: [email protected]

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REZONING NOTICE DUNAMIS CONSULTING TOWN, REGIONAL PLANNERS AND DEVELOPERS on behalf of the owner of Erf 4900 Paul van Hartes Street Khomasdal Extension 4 is applying to the Municipal Council of Windhoek for the following: * Rezoning of Remainder Erf 4900 Paul van Hartes Street, Khomasdal Extension 4from “Residential” with a density of 1 per dwelling to “Residential” with a density of 1:350; and * Subdivision of Erf 4900 Khomasdal Extension 4 into Portion 1 and Remainder. Erf 4900 Khomasdal Extension 4 is located in Paul van Hartes Street. The property is currently zoned ‘Residential’ with a density of 1 dwelling per Erf and it measures 900m2. The proposed zoning of ‘Residential’ with a density of 1:350 will allow the owner to further subdivide the Erf into Portion 1 and the Remainder for residential purposes. On-site parking as required in terms of the Windhoek Zoning Scheme will be provided onsite and on Portion 1 of Erf 4900 Khomasdal Extension 4. Further, take note that the locality plan of the Erf can be inspected at the Windhoek Town Council Customer Care Centre Town Planning Notice Board, 80Independence Avenue, Windhoek. Further take note that any person objecting to the proposed land use as set out above may lodge such objection together with the grounds thereof in Writing at the Windhoek Urban Planning Offices Room 518, 5th Floor, Town House Main Building within 14 days of the last publication of this notice (final date for objections is 09 December 2022). Cell: +264 855 512 173 Tel: +264 83 330 2241 Email: [email protected] DM0202200406933

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IN THE  High Court Of Namibia Case No. HC-MD-CIV-ACTCON-2021/03038 In the matter between:BANK WINDHOEK LIMITED, Plaintiff and ERF SEVEN NIL NIL KEETMANSHOOP PROPERTIES CC, First Defendant ILT ACCOUNTING SERVICES CLOSE CORPORATION, Second Defendant ISABELLA LOUISA THERON, Third Defendant NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY Pursuant to Judgment of the above Honourable Court granted on 19TH AUGUST 2022,the following immovable property will be sold without reserve and voetstoots by the Deputy Sheriff of the District of KEETMANSHOOP on the 09TH OF DECEMBER 2022at 10H00 in the morning in front of the MAGISTRATE COURT, KEETMANSHOOP CERTAIN: ERF NO 700 (A PORTION OF ERF NO 175) KEETMANSHOOP SITUATED: In the Municipality of KEETMANSHOOP, REGISTRATION DIVISION”T”, KHARAS REGION MEASURING: 464 (FOUR SIX FOUR) square metres CONSISTING OF: Ground Floor: Office 1: Entrance/Reception/Waiting area, 7 Offices, Boardroom, Kitchen, Lady’s Ablution (wc, basin), Gents’ Ablution (wc, urinal, basin) Office 2: Large Sitting area, Office, Kitchen. Office 3: Entrance/Reception/Waiting area, 7 Offices, Boardroom, Kitchen, OpenOffice area First Floor: 3x Flats including: Entrance, Kitchen, Lounge, Bedroom, Shower/basin/toilet, balcony. 2x Flats including: Lounge/Bedroom, Kitchen, Shower/basin/ toilet, Balcony. Remainder: Ground floor entrance hall with staircase to first floor flats,walk-way, small storeroom, drying yard Outbuildings: Ladies’ Ablution (2wc’s, basin), Gents’ Ablution (toilet, urinal, basin), separate storeroom, electrical meter room, small store. Minor improvements: Walling, Paving, Fencing, Security arrangements, etc. The “Conditions of Sale-in-Execution” will lie for inspection at the office of the Deputy Sheriff at KEETMANSHOOP and at the Head Office of Plaintiff at WINDHOEK and Plaintiff’s Attorneys, Fisher, Quarmby & Pfeifer, at the under mentioned address. Dated at WINDHOEK this 13TH day of OCTOBER 2022 FISHER, QUARMBY & PFEIFER LEGALPRACTITIONER FOR PLAINTIFF Cnr Robert Mugabe Avenue & Thorer Street Entrance in Theo-Ben Gurirab Street WINDHOEK FPC/be/246219 DM0202200406408

Help for relatives of Alcoholics AL-ANON Family groups offer help for friends and relatives of alcoholics. They provide assistance for people who live with alcoholics. Mail: vollmerdj @telecom.na [email protected] Cell: 081 256 6229 VENUE: cnr Lüderitz and Kasino Street DATE AND TIME: Thursdays at 19H00

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Transport Services Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) is inviting interested logistics companies to submit a price proposal for the transportation services of our world class beverage products. We would like to specifically encourage Namibian companies and SMEs to participate. Reference Number: NBL/RFQ_NBL Transport LSP Proposal/2022 SCOPE OF WORK ENTAILS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Super link truck transportation of alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages and packaging materials to and from RSA, within Namibia, to and from SADC countries. Businesses who are interested rendering these services, should please request all relevant RFQ documents from [email protected], before 30 November 2022 (17:00).

WITH YOUR ENQUIRY, PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS) AND USE THE ABOVE REFERENCE NUMBER IN THE EMAIL SUBJECT LINE. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Company Registration certificate / Founding Statement Contact person (name, email address and contact number) Short company profile (years in business, number of employees) VAT certificate (required for Namibia/optional South Africa) Social Security confirmation / Workmen compensation (required for Namibia) Proof of Banking (required) Certificate of Good standing for VAT (required for Namibia / South Africa) BEE registered certificate (if applicable)

Suppliers who are meeting our minimum requirements will be invited to an open day information session on the 5th December 2022 at the NBL premises.

General enquires can be addressed to [email protected] or +264 81 426 5315.

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REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA

VACANCY 1. Internal Control Officer for GIZ Country Office, Windhoek x1

GIZ provides viable, forward-looking solutions for political, economic, ecological and social development in a globalised world. Our corporate objective is to improve people’s lives on a sustainable basis. Applications from highly motivated professionals are invited for the position as indicated above. A comprehensive CV and Cover Letter should be uploaded together as one document for this position. Interested candidates should follow the link below for full details of this vacancy: https://giznamibia.mcidirecthire.com/external/CurrentOpportunities Closing date for applications is Friday, 02nd December 2022.

VALIDATION WORKSHOP FOR NAMIBIA’S SUSTAINABLE BLUE ECONOMY POLICY The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Blue Economy has developed a draft Namibia’s Sustainable Blue Economy Policy through a nation-wide consultation. The Committee hereby invites all Government ministries, organizations, and agencies, private sector, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations, and individual persons to the policy validation workshop to take place as follows:

Date 05 December 2022

Time 08H30 – 16H30

GIZ Namibia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity; people from previously disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are committed to create an inclusive working environment for all employees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kindly consider your application unsuccessful, should you not hear from us within eight (8) weeks.

Place and Venue Kovambo Nuyoma Hall, Khomas Regional Council, Windhoek.

The draft policy is available for download on the website of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources and on request from following email addresses. 1. 2. 3.

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Telephone: 061 205 3115 Telephone: 061 205 3120 Telephone: 061 205 3021

For more inquiries, please conduct Mr. Mundjulu Ipeinge at email address, [email protected] Tel: 061 205 3118.

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MINISTRY OF FINANCE

INVITATION TO BID FOR THE: DISPOSAL OF GOVERNMENTAL OBJECTIVE FISH QUOTA TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER - Hake Section 3(3) of the Marine Resources Act, Act No 17 of 2000 as amended, makes provision for the State to utilize or harvest marine resources to advance any social-economic, cultural or other governmental objectives in the public interest, through an entity or person designated by the Minister, on direction from Cabinet.

The Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources hereby jointly invite bidders to bid for 15,000 Metric Ton (MT) of Hake. Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and deposited into the Bid Box on the attached prescribed Bid Form at the Ministry of Finance, Windhoek by 10:00 on 16 December 2022 at the Head Office Building, Molkte Street, 5th floor, Room 5.23 or scanned and emailed to [email protected]. The Ministry of Finance shall not accept bids that are submitted after the deadline. International Bidders should submit their bids via email: [email protected]. (This email address is strictly for bid submissions only) All enquiries should be directed to the following telephone numbers +264 61 209 2175/2704 or email to: [email protected]. Interested and eligible bidders can obtain the detailed invitation to bid and bidding requirements contained in the Auction Prospectus, which is available on www.mof.gov.na and www.mfmr.gov.na NB: Bids must be accompanied by a proof of payment of N$1,000 administrative fee (non-refundable).

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FORESTRY AND TOURISM

REQUEST FOR A CONSULTANCY SERVICE The Integrated Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) and Wildlife Crime (WC) Management Project hereby invites potentially qualified consultants to carry out the following consulting service: Bid for Consultancy service Ref.

Consultancy service description

RFP02CS/2022/HWC-WC

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the HWC-WC Project

Clarification

7 days before closing date

Closing Date & Time

8 December 2022 @ 11h00

Opening Date & Time

8 December 2022 @ 11h10, DWNP Boardroom

Bid document availability: The detailed bidding documents can be obtained from: [email protected] Interested bidders can submit their bids in sealed envelopes, CLEARLY marked with the “BID NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION” as stated above and the “NAME of the BIDDER” at the back of the envelope, to the address below. The HWC-WC Bid Box Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT), Reception C/o Dr Kenneth David Kaunda Street and Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek P.O. Box 13306, Ausspannplatz, Windhoek PLEASE NOTE: Failure to clearly mark your envelopes will result in disqualification. Also, it is the bidders responsibility to make sure bids are submitted in the right bid box.

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• The Kalahari International Festival of Arts takes place in Windhoek until 3 December.

• Willy Wonka and the oompa loompas sweet adventure by the pre-primary school learners at Windhoek Gymnasium.

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Thursday 1 December

• Spanish and Flamenco guitar evening at the National Theatre. Entrance is free but tickets need to be collected in advance.

• The Dome in Swakopmund hosts a Weihnachtsmarkt until 3 December.

Lioness hosts third annual ‘Hoevember’

JUNIOR KAPOFI The third annual Hoevember took place over the weekend at the newly opened nightclub Mynt; this time around, the event was a themed disco, and Namibians were indeed on theme. The event was hosted by Lioness, one of Namibia’s biggest female rappers. Lioness launched the first ‘Hoevember’ event two years ago to create a safe space for women and the LGBTQIA+ community to celebrate themselves. In addition, it is also aimed at uplifting and creating a safe space for women and the LGBTQIA+ community,

who frequently face abuse or harassment in Namibia. In an interview with Weekly Wrap, Lioness said the event is also in remembrance of all the lives that were lost to abuse and violence. She said the term ‘Hoevember’ is a play on the words “November and “hoe” - a derogatory slang word related to someone who is viewed as sexually promiscuous. “However, this event is not necessarily for individuals to come and ‘hoe’, but rather a safe space for women and members of the community to party with no fear. I do not even know what the term whore means; if a person is promiscuous, that is their own prerogative,” she said. PHOTOS JUNIOR KAPOFI

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Lion’s roar silenced Namibian boxer Emmanuel ‘The Lion’ Mungandjela showed a lot of heart and resolve, but faltered against undefeated Irish boxer Pierce O’Leary in a WBC International Super Lightweight fight.

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amibian boxer Emmanuel Mungandjela, fighting out of the MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing Academy, was dropped twice by hard-hitter Pierce O’Leary in their 10-round fight at the O2 Arena Saturday night. An opening-round knockdown created the false sense of another early night for the unbeaten Dubliner. Instead, Mungandjela showed a lot of resilience in overcoming that knockdown as well as another late one in round five. The Namibian was on wobbly legs at the start of round six but managed to remain upright for the remainder of the round. O’Leary continued to land right hands at will, none of which could prevent the fight from going to the scorecards. At the end of the fight, the scorecards read 99-89, 96-92, 99-99 in favour of O’Leary.

the world. Mission accomplished. “To everyone there, for the support, I am forever grateful. “A new chapter is waiting for me in the line of professional sport. The coming years will be truly beautiful,” he wrote.

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Irish boxer Pierce O’Leary (right) proved to be a tough opponent for Namibian boxer Emmanuel ‘The Lion’ Mungandjela. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

This fight brings Mungandjela’s record to 21 fights, 14 wins, four losses, and one draw, whereas O’Leary continues to enjoy 11 unbeaten fights.

Tough battle

The two boxers were fighting on the fight card of Zach Parker and John Ryder. This was an all-British super middleweight matchup with the di-

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vision’s vacant interim WBO title at stake. Ryder claimed a long-elusive big win at the contender level, as he claimed a fifth-round injury stoppage over Parker. The competitive fight was brought to a sudden halt at 0:01 of round five when it was learned that Parker suffered a broken right hand and could not continue.

Tristan de Lange’s announcement that he is taking a break from professional cycling and mountain biking at the age of 25 has taken the Namibian sporting fraternity by surprise. Without sharing details on his immediate future plans, De Lange declared on his social media just before the weekend: “Peace at heart and dreams fulfilled. It’s time to end this chapter of pro-racing. Eight years of representing Namibia on the world stage and pushing limits. I loved every second of it. “Six times national champion. Two times continental champion. Two times Africa Games gold medalist. Two Commonwealth Games. One Olympic Games. A Desert Dash solo win and have seen every corner of

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Namibia national cycling coach Hans du Toit said in reply: “Even as a little boy on a bike, you were a champion and a shining star. It’s a sad day, yes, but also a happy day when life moves on. I know cycling is in your blood, and you will always love the bike. Good luck on the new ventures.” De Lange finished in 12th position at the Commonwealth Games mountain bike race at Gold Coast in Australia. Last year, De Lange was a late replacement for Dan Craven in the men’s road race at the Tokyo Olympic Games, after Craven’s untimely positive test for Covid-19. Having recently completed a lengthy recovery from a leg injury sustained during his 2021 Nedbank Desert Dash triumph, De Lange was recently beaten in a sprint finish by fierce rival Alex Miller at the Nedbank national marathon championship.

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FRIDAY CRICKET, ICC WORLD CUP LEAGUE TWO (CASTLE LITE 50-OVER TRI-SERIES) Wanderers field: USA (266/7) beat Papua New Guinea (231 all out) by 35 runs. Player of the match: Steven Taylor (USA), 66 runs and 1/46.

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Backed by many to lift the trophy at the end of the tournament, Brazil started slowly against a resolute Serbian side at the Lusail Stadium. They finally found a way through in the second half when Richarlison tapped home from close range. The Spurs man wasn’t finished, however, and doubled Brazil’s advantage with this stunning scissor kick to seal the points. PHOTO AFP

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Civics dominate Life Fighters

CRICKET, ICC WORLD CUP LEAGUE TWO (CASTLE LITE 50-OVER TRI-SERIES) Wanderers field: Namibia Richelieu Eagles (212/4) beat USA (211/7) by 6 wickets. Player of the match: Nicol Loftie-Eaton (Namibia), 43 not out and three catches.

POOL IN WINDHOEK Namibian Pool and Billiards Federation’s 2022 Champ of Champs and President’s Cup. Champion club: Coastal Warriors (Swakopmund). Individual champion: Quinten Swarts (Rehoboth Pool Club).

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BOXING, INTERNATIONAL BOXING • O2 Arena, London: WBC International super lightweight title, Pierce O’Leary (Ireland, 11-0, 6 KOs) beat Emmanuel Mungandjela (Namibia, 16-4-1, 7 KOs) by unanimous decision, 99-90, 99-89, 96-92. • Carson, California: Vacant WBC junior welterweight title, Regis­ Prograis (USA, 28-0, 24 KOs) beat Jose Zepeda (USA, 35-3, 27 KOs) by knockout, round 11. • OVO Arena, Wembley: Heavyweight fight, Dillian Whyte (UK, 29-3, 19 KOs) beat Jermaine Franklin (USA, 21-1, 14 KOs) by majority decision, 115-115, 116-112, 116-112.

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Citizens rue missed opportunity It was a weekend filled with feisty football matches as Debmarine Namibia Premiership clubs continued to shine, while others are still trying to get into gear after the first few weeks of the inaugural league.

Julinho Sporting FC (in white) were too strong for Citizens on Saturday at the Khomasdal Stadium. PHOTO JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA

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itizens coach Shama Gure expressed his disappointment following his team’s 4-1 defeat at the hands of visitors Julinho Sporting on Saturday at the Khomasdal Stadium. The visitors opened their account through a goal from Tilimalo Kafanga in the first five minutes before adding to their tally five minutes after the first goal, with Almeida Francisib scoring the second. “It is disappointing that we could not do anything today against the away team. “They made it difficult for us, and we could just not play the way we wanted. “We will, however, go back to the drawing board and see what we can do to improve,”

Into Touch

Talent just doesn’t cut it LIMBA MUPETAMI No team from Africa has ever won the Fifa World Cup before. It’s a shame that most African teams show a great deal of promise but miserably fail at the World Cup. In 1977, former football great Pele predicted that Africa would lift the cup before the turn of the 20th century. Given the continent’s passion for football and the millions of children who grow up playing the game, this was a safe bet. African countries, namely Cameroon (1990), Senegal (2002) and Senegal (2010), reached the quarter-finals, but that’s the farthest any of them have gone. What’s driving this underperformance, though? Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski looked at this question in their book Soccernomics. They stated that “to win at sports, you need to find, develop and nurture talent. “Doing that requires money, know-how, and some kind of administrative infra-

Gure said.Citizens tried regrouping, and it paid off in the 12th minute as the home side pulled one back to reduce the margin to one goal. Reinhold Shavuka, however, put the game beyond Citizen’s reach with a fine goal, putting daylight between them and the team from Windhoek. A 74th-minute goal from Shavuka, which marked a brace for the player, sealed the victory for Julinho. The coach and owner of Julinho, Nelson Luis, said they studied the opponents and applied the tactics that enabled them to claim the three points. “We are taking it game by game, and

today we concentrated on this game and we played well. It is a victory again for the Kavango Region, and I would like to thank all the teams from the Kavango Region that have provided us with players. “I think we are on the right path and can only get better as a football club,” Luis said.

structure. Few African countries have any,” they concluded. I agree with them to an extent. But look - Africa has talent. Look at the number of players ply their trade in Europe. The English Premier League, for starters, is full of African talent. Now, we have the African Cup of Nations. The best teams on the continent qualify to represent Africa on the grand stage. But once they get there – their performance is not on par with European players. Why? There could be so many reasons why African countries have struggled to lift the cup. I believe the football associations in Africa have too much infighting. Either it’s about money or about who should be appointed as coach. Over the years, there has been so much maladministration of funds and basically little to no incentives for players to perform. Also, when players return for national duty – the managers in charge are nowhere close to the calibre these professionals are used to. Imagine, having a guy like Ronaldo returning for national duty and being coached by a manager with no international accolades. Thirdly, Africa doesn’t plan. Qatar is out of the World Cup, but for close to 12 years, they planned for the World Cup. Yes, a flurry of corruption allegations and claims that Qatar “bought the World Cup” have surfaced, and their terrible

treatment of migrant workers has also been in the spotlight, but one thing they got right was to plan in advance. They build football academies back to the days of Aspire Academy. Aspire Academy is Qatari football’s production line, which was established in 2004. No fewer than 18 of the 26 players representing the host nation at the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 honed their skills at the high-performance centre, which is responsible for shaping the country’s football future. Even though they have been kicked out of the World Cup. Qatar has come a long way in the countdown to the World Cup, all the way from 113th - the position they occupied back in November 2010 – to 50th. Qatar has promised that it will continue to build on what it started in 2004. That is what Africa needs to do. There should be a serious, holistic approach to winning the World Cup. I think so much can be said about why Africa isn’t succeeding, but one thing is for sure: their performance has improved over the years. You can see it with the likes of Ghana, Morocco, Egypt and Senegal and the way they have been carrying themselves and playing the game. Speaking about Senegal, they have a date with Ecuador tomorrow. The hope is that they can exit Group A and hopefully have an impact in the last 16.

In other action on Saturday: Eleven Arrows 1-1 Young African Okahandja United 0-2 African Stars Mighty Gunners 2-0 Young Brazilian Unam 0-0 Orlando Pirates Blue Waters 1-0 Black Africa Civics 2-0 Life Fighters



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Blue Waters beat Black Africa SHALDON JOHANNES Blue Waters secured three points against a newly formed Black Africa team on Saturday. Both teams failed to find their groove in the first half, and the wind played a major role in the flow of the game. The coastal team had the first chance in the game, with Enrico Hoebeb blasting wide in the 15th minute of the game. Black Africa also had a chance to test Calvin Spigiel in goal, but balls fired by George /Goagoseb went wide of the target. Close Blue Waters received a free-kick that almost broke the deadlock in

the 35th minute of the game, but Gregory Aukumeb could only find the crossbar. Blue Waters got closer and closer with a mid-air volley from Hidulika Chepavali saved by Donavan Gainub in goal. Both teams showed an attacking formation. Just before the half-time whistle, referee, Naftal Gideon ruled out a possible handball in the Black Africa goalkeeper’s box, which could’ve been a chance for Blue Waters to capitalise. Aukumeb continued to cause problems for the defenders by dribbling through players, but he could not find the back of the net. Johannes Nambuli managed to scramble a corner fired in by Tuhafeni David and take the lead for the Blue Waters team in the 70th minute of the game. Nambuli again tested the Black African defence line and managed to get a shot, which hit the crossbar.

Coastal Warriors rule on the pool table

Players enjoy pro-beach games

Total Swakopmund pocket volleyball tourney The sports promotion and management company, Modish Sports, hosted its second edition of the probeach games at Long Beach on Saturday. NIKANOR NANGOLO

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otal Swakopmund walked away with N$3 000 for winning the volleyball competition. The winning team captain, Faan Horn, said that it was an amazing day. “We had some tough competition and beautiful weather, even though the wind picked up later on. I would not say that we are pro-volleyball players, but we try to stay fit by playing socially twice a week. “I think that volleyball needs to be developed, and more people need to join in the fun. Volleyball is a game for the whole family,” he said, adding that he is grateful to the organisers for organising the event.

Low turnout The individual champion Quinten Swarts, with NPBF president Cyril van Rooi and board member Grace James. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Coastal Warriors received the NPBF’s Champ of Champs trophy for 2022. The Swakopmund team also produced the player of the tournament in Wilhelm Katana (at right).

The newly elected board of the Namibia Pool and Billiards Federation. From left are Amen Nghidengwa (additional member), Beulah van Rooi (secretarygeneral), Cyril van Rooi (president), Grace Believe-me James (public relations officer) and Sérge du Plessis (league administrator). The absent vice-president is Anna-Stasia Hallelujah T. Nghidengwa.

Coastal Warriors Pool Club from Swakopmund took the Champ of Champs title on Saturday – the most cherished team title of the Namibia Pool and Billiards Federation’s (NPBF) annual showpiece event. The winning club took home a trophy, gold medals and a cash prize after their performance over two days at the Offside Sports Bar in the capital. Coastal Warriors took the spoils ahead of Young Ones Pool Club’s B and A sides, who finished second and third respectively to be rewarded with silver and bronze medals as well as cash prizes. The individual Champ of Champs competition was contested with the annual President’s Cup division.

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Mutual goals

Rehoboth Pool Club’s Quinten Swarts secured the individual winner’s trophy, gold medal and cash prize, beating Fillopus Wakambalala (Coastal Warriors) in the final. The bronze final was won by Alfredo de Klerk of Young Ones. The player of the tournament prize went to Wilhelm Katana (Coastal Warriors), who was rewarded with a trophy and cash prize. The NPBF’s league player of the year was Jannie Moller (Celtic Pool Club) from Swakopmund, which also landed him a trophy and a cash prize. “The Board hereby thanks you all for making the COC a huge success, and I believe that we all will join hands and work hard towards our mutual goal,” the NPBF president Cyril van Rooi said.

Founder of Modish Sports, Willibard Angula, said that the day did not turn out as planned. “We saw a greater number of participants with seven teams in the

Total Swakopmund walked away as the winners of the Volleyball at the Modish Sports Games. PHOTO NIKANOR NANGOLO

volleyball competition. The games were of a very competitive and high quality. On the other hand, the football, tennis and rugby competitions had to be cancelled due to the low number of entries we received, and the teams that pitched played for fun. Word is that there was another tournament in the surrounding area, and perhaps the teams signed up for that tournament before ours. Nonetheless, we were here, our games kicked off, and it was successful.” Angula said that Modish Sports is looking forward to do better next year.

“We will perhaps rope in more corporate companies that can participate, as well as try to get more sponsors. We will definitely sit down and look at what can be improved.” Angula encouraged the youth to participate in sports. “This is not just about Modish Sports. It is much more about the community of Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and perhaps Henties Bay as well, for the youngsters in particular. Such initiatives are for them, to help get them off the streets and get them to participate and take part in sports.”

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Star player injured, others step in

Casemiro backs Rodrygo to replace Neymar Versatile Brazil forward Rodrygo Silva de Goes has hugely impressed international teammate Carlos Casemiro, who said on Saturday he could replace the injured Neymar as a World Cup starter. SUPERSPORT

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eymar Junior is due to miss Brazil’s next two group games against Switzerland and Cameroon after he was injured in Thursday’s 2-0 win over Serbia. But Man-

chester United’s Casemiro says the Selecao have a new talent in Rodrygo, 21, who is ready to sparkle. “Rodrygo lit up my eyes. He’s a star,” said Casemiro from Brazil’s training base in Doha. God gave him the gift of playing football. It’s beautiful watching him play.” Rodrygo normally operates on the flanks or as a centre forward, but his coaches at both club and international level have said he can play anywhere across the forward positions, including in Neymar’s No 10 role.

Strong players

Another who has impressed Casemiro is West Ham’s attacking midfielder Lucas Paqueta. Paqueta is the player who has developed the most,” said Casemiro. He’s very dynamic, very modern. He can play in midfield as a false nine. It’s a privilege to play with him.” Inevitably, though, the conversation always comes around to Neymar, who damaged ankle ligaments against Serbia. “If we keep talking about Neymar, we’ll be speaking for days and days about the player he is,” Casemiro told reporters. “He’s the star of the team, the one who makes a difference. “But we have other top players. Sometimes I feel sorry for opponents given the huge number of options we have.”