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If no significant revival is realised this year as per its promise, this government will start to look like a playboy - sweet as honey and slick as oil, but to whom truth is the first casualty.

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(NSSCO) and the advanced subsidiary (AS) levels last year failing. Presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari said Geingob took responsibility for the results as head of state. “The president has listened attentively to all the stakeholders who expressed themselves publicly and would like to inform Namibians that as president and chairperson of Cabinet, the ultimate responsibility and accountability to the nation with regard to the affairs of offices, ministries and agencies resides in him.” The report will map the way forward regarding attempts to improve the education landscape, he said. “The president would like to reassure Namibians that following receipt of the report, in the spirit of holding hands, the necessary decisions and actions will be taken to advance the

ACTION: President Hage Geingob says stakeholders in the education sector should

not blame one another over the recent dismal exam results. PHOTO: FILE

interests of teachers, learners and the education sector in general,” he said.

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According to Hengari, Geingob is attentive to the needs of teachers. “As a former teacher, President

Where does confiscated ‘Ngungula’ fuel go? ENZO AMUELE ONDANGWA

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A total of 6 569 litres of smuggled Angolan fuel have been confiscated by Namibian police alongside the border between October and December. They were confiscated from Oshana, Ohangwena and Kavango West regions. Oshana police regional commander, Commissioner Naftal Sakaria, has refuted allegations that law enforcement officers utilise fuel seized from Angola to refuel police vehicles. Fuel is illegally smuggled into Namibia from operators on the so-called black market and desperate Namibian motorists buy it cheaply, amid high fuel costs in the country. The smuggled Angolan fuel robs the Namibian government of income as no levies and taxes are paid from such illegal activities. Or visit our website: namibiansun.com

Namibians have demanded that government strike an oil trade deal with that country, hoping this would lead to cheaper fuel at retail level. Government is, however, adamant that importing fuel from Angola would cost the Namibian government more than it currently spends on fuel imports from other sources. This is because fuel from Angola would have to be refined again to be brought to the same standard as the fuel used here. The specifications of fuel used in Namibia is stricter in terms of impurities such as sulphur and lead content, government said.

‘We have fuel’

There are allegations that Namibian police WE HAVE FUEL: Oshana

regional police commander, Commissioner Naftal Sakaria.

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Geingob is highly attentive to the needs of teachers and the role they play in the education and wellbeing of our children, including the betterment of Namibia.

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Windhoek 13th most expensive city in Africa ELLANIE SMIT WINDHOEK

WHERE TO?: A police vehicle carrying confiscated fuel from Angola. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

in the northern parts of the country use confiscated fuel to fill up their own vehicles, a claim Sakaria vehemently denied. “We have fuel, there is no justification for a law enforcement officer to use impounded fuel in a police vehicle, and there are numerous filling stations in the region with enough government fuel.”

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Although Windhoek is ranked among the 20 most expensive cities to live in Africa, it seems that it has actually become less expensive in comparison to other cities on the continent. The Numbeo Cost of Living Index this year ranked Namibia’s capital as the 13th most expensive city to live in Africa, while the 2021 index ranked it at 10th place. In 2020, Windhoek was ranked fourth on the continent. Last year, the capital was not ranked on the index. The 10 most expensive cities to live in Africa, according to the index, are: Senegal’s Dakar, Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa, Ivory Coast’s Abidjan, Zimbabwe’s Harare and South Africa’s Johannesburg, followed by Lagos in Nigeria, Pretoria in South Africa, Gaborone in Botswana, Cape Town in South Africa and Khartoum in Sudan.

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n clear, error-free English, President Hage Geingob has baptised 2023 as the ‘Year of Revival’. Revival has been elusive of the Geingob administration, but the head of state will have another bite at the cherry this year – and we all can’t wait. If no significant revival is realised this year as per its promise, this government will start to look like a playboy - sweet as honey and slick as oil, but to whom truth is the first casualty. Geingob has a chance to put to shame analysts – and perhaps sections of the media – who have already written off his bold pronouncement. He is puffing hot wind as he does every January, many have said. What does this revival mean in practical terms and who is responsible for it? Is the president telling us the truth or what we want to hear, especially in these desperate times? To many Namibians, revival means a renewal and a return to the life they once lived. They yearn for jobs, land, housing, ethical leadership and economic growth. What, among these, are we on course to achieve? In South Africa, the ANC is talking about ‘renewal’ while the Swapoled government is drumming up revival – two inseparably intertwined broad actions that can resurrect our lifeless economies and resuscitate what remains of our moral fibre as neighbouring nations.

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The new school year just started for learners. While many are pointing fingers at the dismal results from last year, this year brings about an opportunity to make sure the results look better. YOLANDA NEL WINDHOEK

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hile last year’s grade 11 and 12 results left the country shocked, the failure rate cannot only be because of the new curriculum, with many more facets to consider. According to Dr Eva-Panduleni Beukes, many issues contributed to the failure rates, “and one of the biggest issues was that teachers were not well prepared”. She said while teachers are

Confiscated Continued from page 1 According to him, fuel is seized, held for prosecution and then transferred to a disposal tank in the Ohangwena Region if the case is successful. “There is a tank where this fuel is disposed of, and the tank is run by a company that is responsible for disposing it,” he said. However, Sakaria was unable to specify the number of individuals arrested in connection with fuel smuggling and said while the situation is

blamed, the minister of education should take responsibility and assess what the ministry has done wrong. “This lies in the way the ministry introduced the new curriculum and how they prepared teachers for it. Proper training is needed.” Beukes added that at the very least, teachers gained experience last year and they can build on that going forward.

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still challenging, there has been improvement in the region as a result of the arrests of people attempting to sell illegal fuel. “We do not go around chasing someone with a five-litre container; we hit the supplier. For instance, the whole of December I did not receive a report of anyone arrested in connection with fuel smuggling. The message should be clear by now,” he said.

Health hazard

While admitting that transporting fuel in the back of police cars is a health risk, Sakaria said there are no other options available.

“It is a health hazard, but I have to be realistic. I cannot ask for a designed vehicle to transport this fuel to the Ohangwena Region,” he said. Ohangwena police regional commander Elizabeth Sibolile confirmed that the confiscated fuel is picked up by a company that specialises in petroleum goods, which then transports it to Walvis Bay. Last year, former Namibian Police chief Sebastian Ndeitunga condemned law enforcement officers who were allegedly filling their personal vehicles with fuel smuggled from Angola and confiscated from illegal vendors.

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it costs N$5 483 and N$5 966 respectively. In Cape Town, you’d have to cough up N$11 835 and N$8 129.

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Namibian Sun compared Windhoek with Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town on the Numbeo Index to give an indication of the differences. The index looks at the relative cost of various categories including rent, groceries, restaurants and local purchasing power. The study indicated that a person would need at least N$42 000 in Johannesburg to maintain the same standard of living you can have with N$37 300 in Windhoek, assuming you rent in both cities. In Pretoria, you would need N$39 000 to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with N$37 800 in Windhoek, while in Cape Town it will cost you N$44 000 compared to N$36 900 in Windhoek. According to the survey, rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the Windhoek CBD costs about N$6 388 and about N$5 000 in the suburbs. In Johannesburg, it will cost N$7 024 to rent in the CBD and N$6 434 in the suburbs, while in Pretoria,

Besides rent, the monthly cost of utilities in Windhoek for an 85-square metre apartment can cost N$1 590. In Johannesburg, utilities cost N$1 853, in Pretoria N$1 682 and in Cape Town N$1 274. Buying a new Volkswagen Golf or an equivalent car would cost about N$ 347 050 in Johannesburg, N$300 000 in Pretoria and N$320 000 in Cape Town, while it costs N$150 000 in Windhoek, the survey said. Meanwhile, monthly private preschool or kindergarten for one child in Windhoek will amount to about N$2 124, while in Johannesburg it will cost N$4 012, in Pretoria N$3 836 and in Cape Town N$3 836.

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education sector has always faced many challenges, including a lack of resources. “The resources are abysmal. There is no other word for it. Learners don’t have textbooks because the allocated budget makes provision for N$19 per month per learner,” she said. According to Beukes, when we look at local textbooks, there are many mistakes to be found. “Then the content editor is the author. How can you edit your own work? Even top academics need to be peer-reviewed,” she said. Another decade-old problem is the number of learners in a class. “With between 40 and 50 learners

Eating a three-course meal at a midrange restaurant for two people can cost about N$675 in Windhoek, while an average bottle of wine costs N$60. In Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town, the same meal would

in a class, children will get distracted. Everyone has different concentration spans. Even controlling a class of that size is a challenge.” She added that there is no room for individual care and attention for learners. Having worked as a relief teacher last year, Beukes said educators work with different personalities introverts and extroverts - and “there are many learning methods but there is just no capacity to enhance it with so many learners”. “Serious intervention is needed in the whole school system. Not only grade 11 and 12 learners. All of it, starting at primary level.”

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“The president has always said it is because of a teacher and education in general that the son of a farmworker becomes the president of a country and the daughter of a domestic worker becomes a medical doctor.” The head of state further appealed for calm over the recently released results. “The president would like to appeal to all stakeholders - specifically teachers, learners, parents, the ministry of education and unions - to avoid blaming one another for the dismal results, which everyone agrees are not in the interests of the country. Such an approach of blaming one another is not helpful,” the spokesperson said.

EXPENSIVE: Windhoek is now ranked the 13th most expensive city to live in

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cost about N$600 and N$80 for the wine. In Windhoek, local beer is much cheaper than in Johannesburg and Pretoria at about N$25 for a 500 ml draught, while in the three South African cities it costs between N$35 and N$40. A plain loaf of white bread costs about N$12.90 in Windhoek, while in Johannesburg it costs N$16.23, in

Pretoria N$14.62 and in Cape Town N$17. According to the survey, products such as milk, fruit and vegetables are much more expensive in Windhoek. Meanwhile in Giza, Egypt - the cheapest city to live in in Africa - a person would only need N$16 093 to maintain the same standard of life they would have with N$36 000 in Windhoek.

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Changes made to Miss Universe pageant ahead of crowning Time is running out as the 71st edition of the prestigious Miss Universe pageant looms, with beauties worldwide - including Namibia’s Cassia Sharpley already starting to travel to the United States for the big day. The event will be held on Saturday, 14 January, in New Orleans. The pageant has also seen quite a few changes, with a new owner possibly being the most notable. Thai media mogul Anne Jakrajutatip, the world’s third richest transgender person according to Forbes, bought the organisation for US$20 million and is the first woman to own the pageant. With the new owner also came a new crown. On 19 December, the Force for Good crown was launched, which is expected to be used for the next three years. Another change is that the competition will no longer be broadcast on TV, but will be streamed live. Steve Harvey has also been replaced as host. A new presenter - expected to be a woman - will be announced. - NEWS24 

Man ran over by tipper truck Sylvanus Sylvanus (25) died instantly on Sunday evening at Etambo village in the Oshana Region after he was run over by a tipper truck. According to a police report, the 47-year-old driver of the truck was transporting passengers on the load box side, and Sylvanus fell out of the moving truck, causing the driver to run over him. Four other passengers escaped unhurt. Sheepo Johannes Nambahu appeared in the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court yesterday and was released on N$3 000 bail. The case has been postponed to 22 May for further police investigations. In a separate incident, on Monday at Okagongo location in the Oshuudhi village, a man died after trying to stop a fight. Omusati regional commander Commissioner Ismael Basson said it is alleged the suspect was fighting with two men and the deceased - who tried to separate them - was stabbed twice in the neck with an okapi knife. The deceased was rushed to Oshikuku hospital, where he died shortly after. The suspect has been arrested and is expected to appear in the Outapi Magistrate’s Court this week.  - TUYEIMO HAIDULA

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• ‘RETIREMENT FROM ACTIVISM WON’T STOP ME’

Amushelelo kicks off year with criminal case “Craft Bistro will remain closed until the racist Germans decide to have a meeting with their workers and sort out this matter,” Amushelelo wrote in a social media post. ELIZABETH JOSEPH WINDHOEK

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case has been opened against Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) activist Michael Amushelelo after he demonstrated with Craft Bistro employees who claim they are treated inhumanely. He revealed that the owners of the Tal Street restaurant, Urs Gamma and Petra Illing, opened the case against him. He added that even though he has “retired” from activism, that doesn’t mean he won’t help fight for the rights of exploited workers. According to an employee who wishes to remain anonymous, staff members are mistreated and made to work long hours without being paid. “Payments are being held back

and the workers are not allowed to take tips, which now have to go to the owners. “When we were employed, financial promises were made, but now when we work overtime and the owners see it’s a lot, they cut it,” she said. According to employees, they work Sundays but are not paid for it. Furthermore, they claim that since the bistro’s inception in late 2021, the owners have refused to listen to and resolve issues raised.

Taking a step back

“I’m just a human being. As much as I try to hide my feelings, I feel obliged to act when I get disheartening calls. People who are unable to fight for themselves literally beg you to help. I am not saying I’m back,” Amushelelo said of his ‘retirement’.

DEMANDS: Michael Amushelelo says he will not rest until the demands of

Craft Bistro employees are met. PHOTO FILE

He added that people should not abuse the fact that his party is taking a step back to misuse and exploit workers. The employees’ story moved his heart and he felt compelled to do something, he said. “Craft Bistro will remain closed until the racist Germans decide to

YOUR COUNTRY DESPERATELY NEEDS YOUR BLOOD TUYEIMO HAIDULA OSHAKATI

A total of 66 blood donations were made last Saturday at the Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS), while the organisation is appealing to all those eligible to donate blood as it continues to face a critical shortage. Of these donations, 35 came from O blood group donors, while six people donated for the very first time. Blood stock levels are low around the country, and NamBTS has urged the public to donate to help rebuild the supply. NamBTS spokesperson Titus Shivute said the service has observed a drop in donations, and to meet the demand for blood and blood products, it needs to collect an average of 160 donations a day. NamBTS recorded even fewer donations over the festive season, he said. The desired blood supply is a nine-day stock level which would ensure that there is suf-

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larly donating blood. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED ficient blood and blood products throughout hospitals countrywide, Shivute explained. However, only 1% of the population donates blood annually, and NamBTS needs the assistance

of more Namibians of all blood types to donate blood regularly throughout the year.

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have a meeting with their workers and sort out this matter. “I will not relent until this matter is resolved,” he wrote in a social media post. When contacted, the owners refused to comment “because it is a criminal case”. donate blood to ensure that lives are saved.” According to Shivute, donors should be between the ages of 16 and 65, in good health and weigh more than 50 kilograms. A silver lining, he noted, was that NamBTS reported a 9.5% increase in overall blood collections during the 2022 financial year as well as a 14% increase in the blood donor population in the country. Shivute said there is a constant demand for blood transfusion services for accident victims, haemophiliacs, surgeries, infants, patients battling cancer and more. “We have observed that many blood donors often donate once at a young age and thereafter defer from donating for a number of years,” he said. He urged Namibians to spare 30 minutes of their time and donate at any of the fixed site centres in Windhoek, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Ondangwa or Oshakati. Meanwhile, NamBTS will host a blood drive in Windhoek this Saturday, and all blood donors will receive complementary N$30 airtime as a token of appreciation. Individuals are able to donate blood every 56 days (roughly every two months) and the service encourages everyone to donate at least four times a year. [email protected]

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Enough is enough, threatens Nantu ELIZABETH JOSEPH WINDHOEK

The Namibia National Teachers Union (Nantu) has threatened to pull teachers from overcrowded classrooms as schools start nationwide today. Earlier this week, the union launched ‘Operation Nantu on Staffing Norms’, which aims to see educators teaching the pre-

the country is is 27/1. Nantu has warned government that inspections of classrooms will be done, and said it will report any threats. “It is high time government and the ministry of education start respecting teachers and note that we are not slaves. Enough is enough!” fumed Humbu.

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scribed number of learners per classroom. “No teacher will accept a class beyond the prescribed norms. We mean business this year. Our teachers will be informed not to be forced by any authority to teach beyond the

norm...” the union’s acting president, Daniel Humbu, said. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (Unesco) 15th school report last year, the official learner-to-teacher ratio in

The union further shed light on recent accusations by education minister Anna Nghipondoka, who partially placed blame on teachers for the failure rate of grade 11 and 12 learners, and said teachers are expected to act in several roles for schools to succeed. During the announcement of the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate ordinary level (NSSCO) results, Nghipondoka also

questioned teachers’ involvement in politics. “We demand [that] principals be exempted from teaching to manage and take effective control of their schools. This will ensure proper monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning,” Humbu said. According to Nantu, instead of blaming teachers, government should do more to support them. It revealed that some of its members visited 356 schools in 2020 and discovered that most were grossly under-equipped. “What was shocking is some regional directors/inspectors had not even had a single visit to the schools within their regions.” The union is further demanding that the education minister publicly apologise to teachers for her accusations.

• NORMAL TO ABOVE-NORMAL RAINFALL EXPECTED

Dams more than 70% full The average level of the country’s dams is slightly lower than last year, but still above 70%. ELLANIE SMIT WINDHOEK

Dam is 74.2% full and the Goreangab Dam is at 100%.

ven though the country has started to receive its first rains for the year, there have only been slight inflows into some dams in the central area of Namibia. Thus far, inflows have been recorded in the Omatako and Von Bach dams. According to the latest dam bulletin issued by NamWater on Monday, five of the country’s storage dams are still more than 70% full. The total average level of Namibia’s dams at the beginning of this week stood at 71.4%, in comparison to last season’s 73.2%. In the central areas of Namibia, the average dam levels stood at 42.7%, compared to last season when it was 58.6% full. The Swakoppoort Dam is now at 73.3% of its capacity, the Von Bach is 31.6% full and the level of the Omatako Dam is at 0.5%. Meanwhile the Friendenhau

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In the south, the average level of dams stands at 80.3%, compared to last season’s 79.7%. Namibia’s largest reservoir, the Neckartal Dam, is at 93.7% of its capacity. This means it presently has 803 562 million cubic metres of water. Last season, it stood at 92.5%. Meanwhile, the Hardap Dam is currently 48.5% full, the Naute Dam is at 76.2% and the Oanob Dam at 65.7%. The Dreihuk Dam is at 4.9% and the Bondels Dam is empty. In the east of the country, the total average of dam levels is a mere 13.4%, far less than last season when it was 42.2% full. The Otjivero Main Dam is 19.9% full, the Tilda Viljoen Dam is at 34.9% and the Daan Viljoen Dam stands at 31.6%. In other parts of the country, the Olushandja Dam in the Oshana Region is 12% full, compared to

TOUCH THE RAINBOW: Normal to above-normal rainfall is expected throughout the entire country from January to April. PHOTO: REEN IN NAMIBIA

last season’s 14.1%. Both the Omaruru Delta Dam in Erongo and the Omatjenne Dam in Otjozondjupa are empty, the same as last season.

Rainfall outlook

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teorological Service Division of Namibia, normal to above-normal rainfall is expected throughout the entire country from January to April. In May, this forecast stays the same except over the extreme south-western part of Namibia,

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where normal to below-normal rainfall is expected. “On average, most models predict 75% presence of a La Niña event over the Eastern Equatorial Pacific Ocean, thus indicating normal to above-normal rainfall during December to May.”

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Northern poultry farmer reaps rewards Amutenya hopes other young people will venture into poultry farming to address food insecurity in Namibia. ENZO AMUELE ONDANGWA

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illem Amutenya is a parttime poultry farmer in the Oshikoto Region. He began raising chickens in 2015 and said he noticed a market niche before he took the risk to enter the industry. “I started buying Boschveld chicks and raising them to sell for slaughter and to aspiring poultry producers. Eventually, I realised there was a financial flow.” Amutenya said the fact that there aren’t many chicken producers in the north served as motivation to increase his poultry production. According to the farmer, given Namibia’s present difficulties with food security, there is no disputing the potential of chicken farming in Namibia. He said a variety of institutions, including hotels, bed-and-breakfast facilities and lodges regularly require eggs, and that the more people raise chickens, the more Namibia will close the gap created by the importation of eggs from other nations. Amutenya said he employs three young people on a permanent basis, and they are responsible for managing a daily egg production of about 680. “We make an impact in these people’s lives. Some of the employees who started with us left to start their own poultry business.” He added that his business

FEEDING: Time to feed the chickens. They are fed twice a day. PHOTOS: ENZO AMUELE

ORCHARD: Amutenya uses chicken manure to fertilise the soil in his orchard.

supplies eggs to locals around Ondangwa, Omuthiya, Oshakati and Ongwediva.

Challenges

According to Amutenya, poultry farming has its share of difficulties, just like any other type of farming, and one of the biggest problems one must prepare for is the price of feed. “A big challenge is that feed is getting more expensive. We should attract more investors into the country to supply us with feed,” he said. “A bag of 50kg cost about N$250 when we first started, and today it costs N$545, which is tremendous.” He added that the current price increase is so significant that it demoralises young, aspiring farmers. Another challenge is the infections

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one has to control and understand, he said. “If you are not well informed about diseases that affect chickens and how to remedy them, it becomes a problem.” Amutenya, a Swapo central commitee member, said he hopes other young people will venture into farming to address food insecurity and economic growth in Namibia.

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Justice delayed is justice denied: San land rights in Tsumkwe District OPINION SASKIA SHEEHAMA

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eaders may be familiar with numerous articles over the last 15 years detailing disputes over land, illegal grazing and illegal fencing in Tsumkwe District. Typically, these are reports of groups trying to get land in the area without the consent of the local San population, and not following normal land allocation processes. It often seems easier to do this in San areas than other places in Namibia. What readers have not been seen in those years are the conclusions of those stories. ‘Nyae-Nyae invasion grows, more arrested’ (2009) never really ended; ‘Illegal farmers dig in at N‡a Jaqna’ (2017) is still not resolved. While farmers, connected businesspeople and officials break the law for their slice of land or timber, the !Xun San of N‡a Jaqna Conservancy in Tsumkwe West and the Ju’/ hoansi San of Nyae Nyae Conservancy in Tsumkwe East have been following the law. In July 2015, the Nyae Nyae Conservancy and Ju’/hoansi Traditional Authority opened a case against four individuals after their cattle were recorded grazing within the conservancy without the permission of the Ju’/hoansi chief, Tsamkxao ‡Oma. Two of the four accused were farmers who took part in the 2009 ‘invasion’ of Nyae Nyae, where the veterinary fence was cut near Gam

and almost 1 000 cattle were illegally brought into the area. (The perpetrators were later compensated for the eventual seizure of those cattle).

COMMUNITY MEMBERS

Our future and that of our children is uncertain. We don’t practice our culture any more. Rich and politically connected farmers and their cattle have occupied the areas which have our natural resources. Our food and medicinal plants are being destroyed by the cattle. Cases drag on

In April 2016, after complaints by Chief ‡Oma about the lack of police investigations into the case, Inspector General Sebastian Ndeitunga intervened and investigations were promptly carried out. With the first hearing in the Tsumkwe Magistrate’s Court set for August 2016, the process seemed

back on track. Today, after six years and many postponements, it has still not been concluded. A second case opened in late 2016, regarding two individuals accused of illegal grazing, had its first hearing in 2020. A parallel civil case against seven individuals in the High Court (including four farmers from the 2009 ‘invasion’) was decided in favour of the Nyae Nyae Conservancy in 2018, evicting the seven from the conservancy. However, after complaints from the accused’s lawyer, the conservancy agreed for the case to be heard again in 2019. The original ruling in their favour was withdrawn, and the case was dismissed due to a poor quality signature on an affidavit commissioned at the Tsumkwe police station. Meanwhile, in the neighbouring N‡a Jaqna Conservancy, a 2016 High Court ruling evicted 22 farmers who had illegally fenced areas without permits. Yet, that ruling has barely been implemented. The conservancy continues trying to stem illegal fences and illegal boreholes in wildlife zones on an almost daily basis, with little government support. Community members are angry and disappointed. One group we spoke to did not want to be identified for fear of reprisals. “Our future and that of our children is uncertain. We don’t practice our culture any more. Rich and politically connected farmers and their cattle have occupied the areas which have our natural resources. Our food and medicinal plants are being destroyed by the cattle.

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“Land allocation should be stopped in Tsumkwe so we work on the Illegal issues first. This is draining our energy - we get poorer and, as a result, crime is increasing in our villages. We are supposed to follow the law, but it looks like some people don’t obey the law and are enriching themselves with the little resources we have left.”

The Ju’/hoansi and !Xun have no choice but to keep trying to uphold the national law – it’s the only land they have, unlike many of the people breaking it. In its first sentence, the Namibian Constitution recognises the equal and absolute rights of all Namibians to justice. Where is that justice in the Tsumkwe District? The long-term potential negative impact of the illegal grazing by cattle and the illegal fencing of farms boasting the devil’s claw resource with its potential as an income generating opportunity for harvesters in both Nyae Nyae and N#a Jaqna - is considerable and needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency.

Laws broken

The basis of the court cases is simple: The national laws of Namibia were broken. The Communal Land Reform Act and the Forest Act require permission to use natural resources and lands that belong to another community. And yet, the government staff employed to uphold those laws in the Tsumkwe District have ignored people breaking them. The evidence, efforts and burden to prove the law has been broken have been placed solely upon the San communities.

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• NAMIBIA’S MAJOR ATTRACTS ATTENTION

Father-and-son duo win Nedbank Desert Classic Kevin and Jordan Wentzel won the 2022 Nedbank Desert Classic, which took place on 28 to 29 December 2022 at the Rossmund Golf Course in Swakopmund. SPORTS REPORTER

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he Nedbank Desert Classic, dubbed ‘Namibia’s major’, saw a total of 144 players take part in the two-day tournament which was organised by the DZ Golf team, which is also responsible for the coveted Nedbank for Autism series. The event was co-sponsored by Hollard Namibia and supported by Namibia Breweries Limited and Checkers. Father-and-son duo Kevin and Jordan Wentzel, aged 48 and 12 respectively, won the tournament on 96 points. In second position was the team of Andrew van Schalkwyk and Org van Rensburg with 95 points, with Chris van Lill and Douw van Wyk coming in third with 91. Speaking at the prize-giving ceremony was Nedbank Desert Classic coordinator Dan Zwiebel, who congratulated the podium winners, and thanked every golfer who travelled far and wide to play in this edition of the event. “Congratulations are in order for the winning teams and every player who took part in the tournament. As a tournament coordinator, it is extremely satisfying to receive constructive feedback from players. The vision is always to improve and to ensure improvement every year. “A major highlight once again was the fact that we can boast with the biggest field size of 144 players over a two-day period on the Namibian golfing calendar. “Given the immense stature of the event, we received queries from close to 40 interested players after the available slots were filled, but as always, playing in this exclusive event is always secured on a first come, first served basis,” Zwiebel said.

Bigger and better

When asked what golfers can expect

in 2023, he mentioned that his team is working on making sure the event grows and becomes even bigger and better. “Planning for 2023 has already begun and we will ensure that we grow this event from strength to strength. I would like to thank our main sponsor, Nedbank Namibia, for their continuous support in making this event happen, and as golf ’s number one supporter in Namibia and beyond, Nedbank’s role in growing the sport deserves praise,” the organiser said. Nedbank Namibia’s head of marketing and communications, Gernot de Klerk, gave plaudits to the organising team, and the players who took part in the tournament, thanking them for the superb performance on the field.

An exciting surprise was in store for the winning duo when Khensani Nobanda, visiting Nedbank Group executive of marketing and corporate affairs, announced that the Wentzels will also be treated to an exclusive experience at the 2023 Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, South Africa.

WINNING SPIRIT: Nedbank Namibia managing director Martha Murorua, Jordan

Wentzel, Nedbank Group marketing and corporate affairs executive Khensani Nobanda and Kevin Wentzel. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

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“Planning for 2023 has already begun and we will ensure that we grow this event from strength to strength.” “Nedbank has been a consistent contributor to the growth of golf as a quintessential sport in the country. Our commitment remains the same, we want not only to deliver exceptional banking services to our clients, but to also ensure every spectator at our events has a true Nedbank experience like no other. “The Nedbank Desert Classic continues to make history by having the largest field in a two-day event, and for the first time having a father and son win the tournament. It truly is one for the books,” he said. “We would like to thank the organising team, our co-sponsors and all the players for making this yet another exciting edition.”

Exciting surprise

Nedbank Namibia’s managing director Martha Murorua led an all-ladies team at the event, having been joined on the course by Ujama Paulino, Natasja Louw and Sesilia Nkoshi.

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Lloris announces retirement

Bale announces retirement

France captain Hugo Lloris has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 36, three weeks after his country lost the World Cup final on penalties to Argentina in Doha.

Gareth Bale, Wales men’s all-time leading goal-scorer and a five-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid, has announced his retirement from football.

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The year of reckoning – Goagoses Extracting raw talent from the regions is one of the targets Netball Namibia president Rebecca Goagoses has set for this year. LIMBA MUPETAMI WINDHOEK

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eteran netball player and current Netball Namibia (NN) president Rebecca Goagoses’ reign looks to not only introduce netball to the regions, but to ensure that

there are successfully running leagues. The former Black Africa player was appointed as the association’s president last year after serving in various positions, one of them being vice-president. Goagoses spoke

openly with the Namibian Sun Sports Desk about their priorities and shared some of the resolutions NN has set for the year. “We have a board, appointed by the regions, and will be meeting monthly to have an update in terms of the positives and challenges on the ground. That means that we have a really clear picture that informs our communications and planning.” She said she wants to see the effective running of leagues in all 14 regions, with a target of at the least 75% to be achieved. “These leagues are really important in terms of athlete development. They’ve made an enormous impact on the game and on the athletes, who are getting top-quality competition more often. You can see how that plays out at international level, so getting the balance right is important,” Goagoses IN CHARGE: Netball Na-

mibia president Rebecca Goagoses. PHOTO: LIMBA MUPETAMI

explained. She added that she wants to see governance structures and processes in place in the regions and competitive participation of the junior and senior national teams.

World Cup qualifiers to extensively expose our junior and senior national teams. But we are optimistic that with better planning, it can be possible,” she said.

REBECCA GOAGOSES

Priorities in order

The former player said her priorities this year will include offering support to the regions and securing funding for projects to materialise. Some of the competitions the association is looking at, according to her, in terms of participation is the 2024 Africa Cup, one or two international participations and to ensure that junior netball teams accompany the seniors to competitions in order to expose players to international competitions. Goagoses added that there are so many competition opportunities available, however, “funding and resources are always a challenge and it directs us to prioritise and choose which tournaments to participate in”. “If we had the luxury, we would have until the next

We have a board, appointed by the regions, and will be meeting monthly to have an update in terms of the positives and challenges on the ground. In terms of developing netball in the regions and - more specifically - at school level, she explained that schools fall under the Namibia School Sports Union, “however, together we will have to work to bridge the gap between school

netball players and the senior players”.

Knowledge and skills

Further, she said NN hopes to equip all national team coaches with knowledge and skills by exposing them to more training opportunities so they all can apply the same techniques and tactics to players in their different age groups. “We also want to form a pool of development coaches from the 12 premier league teams so that they can shadow and pick up valuable skills from the national team coaches such as the under-19, under-21 and senior teams. “Also, quite important to mention is that Debmarine has for the last two years been sponsoring the Bridge The Gap [BTG] initiative which is yielding results, and MTC is doing great in sponsoring the national premier league,” she said. Goagoses added that she believes the nationwide first division league can assist BTG and support and provide players to the senior set-up. The league is envisaged to commence in March.

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arents are a lifelong support to children. They rear and nurture children from the day a child is born and carry them through their lives as they grow. It is no secret that parents are truly essential for each child to feel cared for and supported in their life. Parents and children should connect and promote positive ways of interaction to keep relationships knit. In this first edition of 2023 Back To School for parents, we share some editorial content beneficial to you in assisting your child to connect positively with them. Different activity ideas to share with your child are contained in the Primary School and High School booklets distributed at their schools by the My Zone team. While you read this booklet, we hope

you pick up something to implement in your home or with your children for your connection to be even greater. We have spoken to some parents who share their input to topics discussed as well as children who wish to have their voices heard. Some of the topics contained in this booklet include: coping with teens; helping children with careers choices; teaching about physical changes; supporting their goals and extra activities as well as helping children cultivate and develop their confidence. Don’t forget that as much as you would like your child to be positively influenced, it is important for them to be a great influence to others as well. It is great to hear from parents of young and older children who are greatly determined to make a great impact in their children’s lives. Make sure to reach out to us if you would like to be featured in the next edition.

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TERM First Semester

Wednesday, 11 January

Midterm Break

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Public Holiday

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riends are people who have similar interests and interact with each other, or a person who you bond with. Children develop friendships with those they interact with in different environments. Friendships have great benefits for children when the right friends are chosen. Ensure that they know how to select the right ones and that they are good friends to others as well. Choosing the right friends will not only make their relationships easier to be in, but will also keep them away from harmful situations that are sure to happen if they pick the wrong ones to interact with and get attached to. Friends are companions when socialising, and good friends want the best for others and strive to be the best for those around them. Help children and teens to choose friends wisely

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aising a teenager can be one of the most stressful stages of parenthood. Teenagers can become very difficult to deal with and raise, so they may test your patience, but you need to keep in mind that they too are going through a difficult time and are confused. “My children all changed when those teenage years hit, and they definitely tested me, but I always reminded myself that I am the parent and I needed to learn to understand them,” mother of three, Cynthia Martin, said. She added that when it comes to your feelings about your child’s behaviour, do not feel bad for feeling bad.

A NORMAL, BUT TRICKY TIME

Teenagers are likely to challenge even the most emotionally intelligent and calm parents. Considering the challenges that you as a parent may already be facing with work, other kids or even family members, it is important to give yourself grace and not feel too bad for feeling overwhelmed and sometimes even angry. Don’t expect to enjoy your time with them constantly and

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remember to look after yourself as well. Try to not focus too much on the small stuff, as you may notice that your teenager will change their sense of style or maybe get a few piercings. “My children developed certain habits that I may not have found necessarily pleasing, but the good thing is, they grew out of them,” Martin said. You should not sweat the small things.

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vated to endure the tough times of the season when they are expected to perform instead of giving up. Opportunities to cheer for them and be a part of their journey in sports and other activities can be seen as opportunities for you to bond and show that you care about them. Sports have benefits that not only cater to children’s physical needs but also their social and mental needs.

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hoosing a career is one of the most important choices your child will ever have to make. In today’s world, your child can’t afford to make the wrong career choices, especially considering Namibia’s current economic situation. There are various ways parents, can assist children in choosing the right career without being too invasive, controlling, or coming across as a dictator. When assisting your child in choosing a career, it is important to keep the following factors in mind: the environment, opportunities, and your child’s personality.

STRENGTHS AND ­WEAKNESSES

When choosing a career, it is important to focus on what the child’s natural strengths and weaknesses are. This will highlight their natural abilities. “I have always known my child was vocally talented; she started singing even before she could speak, and through that, I already knew she would be a successful vocalist,” said Festus Akwaake, father of a young musical prodigy, Salu Akwaake. Learning your child’s strengths will allow them to choose a career that is in line with what they do

well, taking pressure off them and increasing their chances of thriving.

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This allows you to assist your child in making a logical career decision based on where they want to live and work. For example, in Namibia, musicians do not currently make enough to sustain themselves fully. So, it may not be wise to advise your child to choose this as a full-time job.

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Get them into the industry or try to put them in places where their skills can be enhanced and identified. This can be done in various ways. If your child is vocally gifted, try to get them singing as much as you can and suggest they enter talent competitions or simply join the school choir.

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ecoming a parent is said to be one of the most joyful and fulfilling times in one’s life. Parenthood is traditionally assumed when a child is born, but it can also occur through adoption or by becoming a partner to someone who has children. Jason Shombe, who just became a father, said “preparing for parenthood is really tough. Some people find it easy because they grow up taking care of their younger siblings, while in some cases it tends to be hard because you don’t know how to be a parent.”

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and certainty in such an uncertain time of my life.”

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Warren and Katelyn Isaacs, who are married with one child, said they “found it easy because we were together through the whole pregnancy, and that made it an exciting adventure There’s no right way to prepare for parenthood, but being patient with yourself, slowing down to actually enjoy the process, and setting small, realistic goals for each day go a long way.

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Becoming a parent is one of the biggest responsibilities a person has. Having to take care of someone is harder than taking care of yourself. Becoming a parent changes your mindset from “me” to “we”. Karen Katupose, who is a mother of two, said: “At the beginning of my first pregnancy, I bought all the how-to books I could get my hands on. Somehow, reading about someone else’s experience made mine a little easier.” She said “planning ahead also gave me some kind of control

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Communicating with your child naturally draws you closer to them. It is only through communication that you can build a relationship with your child. Develop the habit of expressing your feelings in a healthy way, whether they are good or bad. If you model happiness, children are more likely to follow what you do than what you say. Show your children what happiness means to you and what it looks like. Make sure that you practise self-care by reading, meditating, or doing what makes you feel happy. Through this, you are able to give and avoid pouring from an empty cup.

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onfidence makes children feel good about themselves and helps them trust themselves in the work they do. As a parent, you may feel more at ease when leaving them to complete tasks and fulfil responsibilities on their own. Acknowledging that your child needs to acquire confidence is essential for their growth and development. Confidence gives children the urge to contribute effectively to their schoolwork, surroundings and communities. Here are a few ways to help them build confidence.

MOMENTS TO SHINE

In order to build their self-esteem and feel good about what they accomplish, children need moments to shine in order to prove themselves. Parent of two toddlers Anna Akwenye said she enjoys seeing her children happy after they have successfully completed a task independently. “I have seen my two-year-old’s eyes light up after he finished packing the spoons in the drawer. He is now more confident than ever to take up house chores and teach his younger brother to do the same,” she said. Akwenye added that the growth of confidence in children is commendable and can help them take on future tasks optimistically.

CHALLENGE THEM

Look back at previous achievements your child has made in any area you identify and add a challenge to it. If a child is able to sing well at home with their family, you may ask them to sing at a bigger family gathering or participate in the school talent show. Singing at home is comfortable and may be easy to do. Singing at a family gathering or school talent show may seem difficult to, but builds their confidence. This act of challenging children is a great way

for you to evaluate how much effort your child puts into tasks assigned and if they are able to grow and learn from past experiences. When you see children grow by making difficult things easier, they are empowered. It is important for them to be recognised in their efforts and celebrated in achievements. Make sure to vocalise how you feel about their performance by using comforting and congratulatory remarks such as “well done, you did great” or “I am proud of you” when they accomplish tasks. This assures them that they are capable of doing great things, while using remarks such as “we will prepare better for next time, thank you for trying your best” and “you are brave” can make them believe they can always do better in future tasks. Allowing children to do things independently can also help them gain and boost their confidence. Chores and activities around the house are great ways to kick-start this journey. Here are some chores and activities to help your child pick up and build confidence.

They should: • Pick up toys after playing • Wash plates, cups and utensils after use • Take a shower on their own • Be affectionate and show them you care about what they do • Allow them to express their feelings • Develop and share their opinions • Encourage them to face challenges instead of avoiding them • Let them know you are upset with wrong choices they make and wnot with who they are.

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MOMENTS TO SHINE

In order to build their self-esteem and feel good about what they accomplish, children need moments to shine in order to prove themselves. Parent of two toddlers Anna Akwenye said she enjoys seeing her children happy after they have successfully completed a task independently. “I have seen my two-year-old’s eyes light up after he finished packing the spoons in the drawer. He is now more confident than ever to take up house chores and teach his younger brother to do the same,” she said. Akwenye added that the growth of confidence in children is commendable and can help them take on future tasks optimistically.

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Expanding SARB mandate talks downplayed

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has repeatedly said bolstering economic growth and job creation fall outside the scope of monetary policy.

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outh African President Cyril Ramaphosa played down suggestions that an amendment to the central bank’s mandate is imminent, while confirming that a possible change remains under discussion. Any change to the mandate of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), which focuses on curbing inflation, will take time, Ramaphosa told reporters in Johannesburg on Monday. Last week Gwede Mantashe, the chairperson of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), said the party had agreed at its national conference to change the mandate, prompting a decline in the value of the rand. “It requires a constitutional amendment, it’s not just a matter you embark on,” Ramaphosa said. “It’s not something that’s about to happen, it’s something that’s being debated.”

South Africa’s economy is being held back by regular power cuts and the nation has one of the world’s highest unemployment rates.

The US and Australian central bank mandates among others include promoting employment. Cyril Ramaphosa, President: SA The Reserve Bank has repeatedly said bolstering economic growth and job creation fall outside the scope

of monetary policy. The ANC’s previous attempts to make ownership changes at the bank have stalled and it won’t be able to effect a constitutional change to its mandate on its own because it doesn’t have the requisite two-thirds majority in parliament.

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Mantashe said the mandate needed to be expanded to “meet the needs of the economy,” while Mmamoloko Kubayi, the head of the ANC’s economic transformation committee, said various options needed to be explored to ensure the bank does more to encourage job creation. One of those was a constitutional amendment, she said, while stressing that the party is committed to protecting the bank’s independence. The US and Australian central bank mandates among others include promoting employment, Ramaphosa said. He also indicated a resolution the ANC adopted in 2017 for the government take ownership of the Reserve

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Bank, one of the few privately owned central banks in the world, is unlikely to be implemented because the government can’t afford it, and in any event that money would be better spent on economic development. The central bank is seen by investors, business and ratings companies as one of few pillars of institutional

strength in an economy hollowed out by state graft during former president Jacob Zuma’s rule. A 2017 proposal by now-suspended graft ombudsman Busisiwe Mkhwebane to change the bank’s constitutional mandate and curtail its independence sparked concern before it was blocked by the courts. -Fin24

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Plan to scrap TV licences in South Africa The majority of South Africans don’t pay their TV licences, affecting the SABC’s bottom line.

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he ruling African National Congress (ANC) stands firm on its plan for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) to eliminate TV licences and rather introduce a new tax. EWN reported that Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, an ANC NEC member and South Africa’s minister of communications, reiterated the party’s push toward an alternative method of taxing TV ownership during a policy briefing this past weekend. Ntsahvheni was quoted saying that the process of drafting the framework

for the new method has already begun within the government itself. This echoes previous statements and policy positions from the ANC in August 2022, where the party pushed forward with a proposal that a deviceindependent levy be charged – adding that the current licensing scheme is not working. The ANC has noted in the past that it wishes for the SABC to be funded from the national fiscus, but it also finds it necessary to have a household levy or public media levy. The broadcaster’s annual performance plan, released in May 2022, showed the new levy would mean that South Africans who do not have a television set will still be required to contribute. In essence, the levy will apply to all households and businesses in the

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country, regardless of device, and will be based on access to content rather than actual viewing. You will have to pay the levy even if you do not consume SABC content as long as you have access to it on any device. The proposal went on to state that part of the levy’s revenue is expected to be collected by the ‘dominant subscription broadcaster’ – comprising of both DStv and Multichoice – on behalf of the broadcaster.

While there are legislative prescripts enabling imprisonment for noncompliance, the limited resources and costs implications make enforcement economically unviable.

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The majority of South Africans don’t pay their TV licences, affecting the SABC’s bottom line. The group’s annual report for 2022 showed that there was an evasion rate of 81.7% over the course of the year. The SABC has a database of 10.5

SABC million TV license holders, with approximately 8.6 million currently not

holding a license. “While there are legislative prescripts enabling imprisonment for non-compliance, the limited resources and costs implications make enforcement economically unviable,” said the SABC. The company added that the collection cost for TV license fees in South Africa had also increased to 8.9% in 2022 from 8.1% in 2021. According to SABC, the new scheme will aid in the company becoming financially viable. The SABC reported a loss of R258 million and a negative cash flow of R353 million for the financial reporting period in 2022. SABC’s working capital remains healthy, with a net current asset of R767 million. Despite this, the SABC expects to only break even in 2022/23. -BusinessTech

South Africa’s policy certainty eases WILLIAM BREDERODE South Africa’s policy uncertainty eased in the fourth quarter of 2022 after rising to record levels, though it remains in negative territory. This is according to the NorthWest University Policy Uncertainty Index (PUI), and comes as some of the negative influences either subsided or were priced in by the market, said report author Professor Raymond Parsons on Monday. Earlier in 2022, the index rose to record levels not seen since 2016, driven in part by global uncertainties including the Russia-Ukraine war. In the fourth quarter, however, it fell from those highs, dropping from 59.6 in Q3 2022 to 53.2 in the last quarter of the year. The baseline for the index is 50, so the reading is still in negative territory. But, the report’s authors say that the positive indicators for policy certainty in the last three months outweighed the negatives. The report notes that high levels of policy uncertainty have been shown, empirically, to deter investment, employment, and output. “Elevated policy uncertainty in many countries contributes to sluggish growth. Economic policy uncertainty then has actual consequences for the economy,” write

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the authors. The decreased uncertainty level was partly attributed to strength in the domestic economy. “While South Africa will not entirely escape unfavourable global developments, positive trends in South Africa in recent months have included the much-better-than-expected GDP growth figures in 3Q 2022, a slight easing in the rate of inflation, lower fuel prices, improved employment figures, and a well-ac-

cepted Medium Term Budget Policy Statement in October,” it reads. “The re-election of President Cyril Ramaphosa as ANC President appears to have had a particularly favourable impact on the 4Q 2022 PUI,” the report adds. According to the report, the market further perceived the new ANC leadership as being “committed to expediting economic reform and implementing pro-growth policies and projects.” –Fin24

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JSE lifts and rand falls below R17/$ The JSE on Monday had risen to 78 550 points, and was extending records set last week, having now gained more than 7.5% so far in 2023.

Although a robust jobs number, the trend in the US jobs market is that of a slowdown.

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he rand fell back below R17/$ on Monday afternoon, while the JSE had climbed more than 2% to a new record, with global sentiment lifted by reports China is easing its crackdown on its tech sector. In late afternoon trade the local currency was 0.83% firmer at R16.96/$ - having now gained more than 3.5% over the past month - while on the JSE, tech stocks and miners were faring well, with Naspers, Prosus, Glencore and Sibanye-Stillwater all gaining more than 3%. A top Chinese central bank official was reported as saying the clampdown on the internet sector was drawing to a close, offering the prospect of an end to two years of uncertainty sparked by regulatory interventions, including related to gaming restrictions for minors and online tuition. Market sentiment has also been lifted so far in 2023 after China eased its Covid-19 restrictions, resulting in optimism over the prospects for the world’s second-largest economy, while US nonfarm payrolls numbers on Friday has also boosted riskier

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assets, with slowing wage growth helping to temper expectations over the size of upcoming US Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Although a robust jobs number, the trend in the US jobs market is that of a slowdown, said Swissquote Bank

senior analyst Ipek Ozkardeskaya in a note, including the announcement of major job cuts in the banking and tech sectors. The positive reaction to the data was due to hopes of a so-called ‘soft landing’ from ultra-supportive monetary policy, or where inflation

is brought under control without too much pain for the jobs market. “But we should still not forget one thing: the US economy added around 4.5 million jobs last year,” said Ozkardeskaya. “That was the second-best year on record after 2021 – where 6.4

million Americans found jobs following the pandemic-shattered economy. The unemployment data hit 3.5%, a multi-decade low, and Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said that the central bank still needs to keep raising the rates despite the coolerthan-expected wages data.” The JSE on Monday had risen to 78 550 points, and was extending records set last week, having now gained more than 7.5% so far in 2023. “Emerging markets and especially high-yield assets have been bought like Tesla shares, pre-Covid since the start of the year,” said Standard Bank executive for rand and emerging market spot trading Warrick Butler said in a note. “I am just hoping they don’t suffer the same late 2022 demise in said stock as predicted by many a commentator, Jim Rodgers and even Warren Buffet among them.”

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COMPANY NEWS IN BRIEF DANONE FACES LEGAL ACTION IN FRANCE Some environmental groups have taken legal action against French bottled water and dairy group Danone over its plastic use, accusing it on Monday of failing to sufficiently account for all the plastic used along its production cycles. Danone, the world’s biggest yoghurt maker which also produces infant formula and the popular mineral water brand Evian, said in a statement emailed to Reuters that it was “very surprised by this accusation which we firmly refute”. The case, brought at a Paris civil court on Monday, comes as a growing number of non-governmental organisations are acting against large companies by using a 2017 French law establishing a “duty of care” along supply chains to avoid harm to human rights and the environment. But unlike a similar case brought against oil giant TotalEnergies to fight a controversial pipeline project in Africa, environmental group Surfrider and its partners which include Client Earth and Zero Waste France, say they do not want to launch criminal proceedings against Danone. “We want Danone to re-publish its compulsory duty of care report and specifically account for its plastic use, including a concrete strategy to reduce it,” said Antidia

Citores, the French spokesperson for ocean protection campaign group Surfrider Foundation Europe. She added that Danone so far did not sufficiently account for all the plastic used along its production cycles from agriculture to packaging and was not telling the public how exactly it intends to reduce its use. DE RUYTER QUIT BECAUSE IT’S A ‘TOUGH JOB’ The chief executive officer of Eskom, Andre de Ruyter, resigned because “it’s a tough job,” President Cyril Ramaphosa has said, stressing that the government has a “cohesive” plan to resolve the national power shortage. Ramaphosa said the government is not “sleeping on the job” with regard to the worst ever power cuts the nation has experienced and he has spoken to his ministers about the need for a uniform approach to the problem. Ramaphosa spoke at a press event in Johannesburg on Monday. He did not indicate when a new CEO would be appointed or when load shedding would ease. De Ruyter reportedly opened a case of attempted murder shortly after his resignation after he underwent treatment for cyanide poisoning.

President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will “applaud” the person who agrees to take over as the chief executive officer of the beleaguered state power utility Eskom. The utility has been criticised for subjecting the nation to the worst rolling power cuts — known as load shedding — since 2008. – Fin24 META REMOVING CONTENT BACKING BRAZIL ASSAULT Facebook parent Meta said on Monday it was removing content supporting or praising the weekend ransacking of Brazilian government buildings by anti-democratic demonstrators. Tens of thousands of supporters of Brazil’s far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro smashed presidential palace windows,

flooded parts of Congress with a sprinkler system and ransacked rooms in the Supreme Court in a more than three hour uprising. “In advance of the election, we designated Brazil as a temporary high-risk location and have been removing content calling for people to take up arms or forcibly invade Congress, the Presidential palace and other federal buildings,” a Meta spokesman said. “We are also designating this as a violating event, which means we will remove content that supports or praises these actions,” he said. “We are actively following the situation and will continue removing content that violates our policies.” Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took office on 1 January after defeating Bolsonaro in a runoff election in October, ending Brazil’s most right-wing government in decades. Bolsonaro refused to concede defeat and some supporters have claimed the election was stolen, with people taking to social media and messaging platforms from Twitter, Telegram and TikTok to YouTube and Facebook, to organise protests. Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered social media platforms to block users spreading anti-democratic propaganda. Telegram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube did not immediately respond to requests for comment. – Fin24

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WEDNESDAY 11 JANUARY 2023

MEET HENRIETTE LAMPRECHT Coordinator Focus Medical

Henriette started her career at the Republikein in August 1993. Since then she developed an interest and passion for all things medical-related, starting with the Medical publication in 2013.

HABITS

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More than two On average, it takes more than 2 months before a new behaviour becomes automatic.

At least 66 days to create a new habit How long does it take to form a new habit? A week? A month? A year?

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lot of the change that comes about through a process like psychotherapy (or even just reading a self-help article or book and trying to put those ideas into effect in your life) requires forming new habits. Habits of thinking differently, of reacting differently, of behaving differently. And it can be a frustrating process as you wait for these changes to take effect and become more automatic, as habits do.

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How long does it take to form a new habit? A week? A month? A year?

Contrary to popular opinion, most people will not be successful at forming a new habit in their life in just 21 days. It’s too short a time period for the neuropathways to form the habit-friendly patterns in your brain for the new behavior you’re trying to embrace. The myth of 21 days may have come, according to PsyBlog, from a book about research conducted on how long it took amputees to adjust to the loss of a limb. But that research was published in 1960 and didn’t really examine habits, but rather adaptation to a life-changing event.

At Least 2 Months to Form a New Habit

Researchers (Lally et al., 2009) wanted to better understand how long it took, on average, for a group of people to form a new habit in their life, such as going for a daily run or eating a piece of fruit every day. The study was published in the European Journal of Social Psychology by Phillippa Lally and colleagues from University College London. At least 2 months (or about 66 days, on average), according to this study of 96 people. And good news — the researchers did not find that missing one opportunity to perform the new habit behavior did not materially affect the habit formation process. You can safely forget or skip a day and still successfully build that new habit. Back in 2009, PsyBlog examined the topic for a blog entry that looked at what the research tells us about how long it takes us to form a new habit. Here’s what they had to say: Although the average was 66 days, there

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was marked variation in how long habits took to form, anywhere from 18 days up to 254 days in the habits examined in this study. As you’d imagine, drinking a daily glass of water became automatic very quickly but doing 50 sit-ups before breakfast required more dedication (above, dotted lines).

The researchers also noted that:

• Missing a single day did not reduce the chance of forming a habit. • A sub-group took much longer than the others to form their habits, perhaps suggesting some people are ‘habit-resistant’. • Other types of habits may well take much longer. So 66 days later, a simple habit might be in place and on automatic pilot. But as the research shows, it could as long as 8 and a half months for more complicated habits to take hold. Don’t let this dissuade you from trying to retain a new habit. The simple upshot from this research is that habits take time to form — likely 3 times as long as you may have thought. If you’re like most people, give yourself at least 3 months to form a habit, and your new habit should take hold in your life without further effort.  – psychcentral.com 

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High cost of living

Disabled people in UK unable to afford food Nearly one in three disabled people had been forced to reduce their spending on food.

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isabled people in the United Kingdom are among the hardest hit by the cost-of-living crisis, a new report has concluded, with comparatively low incomes leaving them exposed to soaring prices. The Resolution Foundation, an independent think-tank, said that more than 40 percent of people with a disability could no longer afford to keep their homes warm compared with 23 percent of the non-disabled population. Meanwhile, nearly one in three disabled people had been forced to reduce their spending on food. Fewer than one in five people without disabilities reported the same issue. “Disabled people have been stung not just by fast-rising energy prices but also by increasing food prices,” the report said. “They are more likely to be worried about the cost of essentials and to say that the crisis is making their health worse,” it added. The UK’s inflation rate is currently above 10 percent – the highest level since the 1980s. But even before the crisis, those with a disability were far more likely to live in materially deprived households, the Resolution Foundation said. Thirty-three percent of adults in the lowest-income households had a disability. By comparison, in the UK’s richest households, just nine percent of adults had a disability.

Population

About 22 percent of the British population, or more than 14.5 million people, have a disability,

People browse food items on display at a fruit and vegetable stall at Portobello Road Market in London, Britain. PHOTO REUTERS

More policy work will be needed, not just through this crisis, but to make more progress on closing the huge income gaps. Charlie McCurdy Economist: ­Think-Tank according to government data. The Resolution Foundation report was based on an analysis of official figures and a survey of about 8 000 working-

age people, more than 2 000 of whom reported a ­long-term illness or disability. The think-tank cited a 44 percent income gap between disabled and non-disabled people. Adults with an underlying disability were found to earn a median income of 19 397 pounds (US$23 373) a year, whereas those without a disability earned 27 792 pounds (US$33 488). The gap is partly a result of the relatively low employment rate among disabled people, the report said, with 54 percent of disabled adults in work, compared with 82 percent of non-disabled adults. “But employment status explains only a third of the income gap between working-age disabled and non-disabled people,” the foundation said.

About 22 percent of the British population, or more than 14.5 million people, have a disability. PHOTO WALMART

The remainder is likely explained by the “kinds of jobs disabled people work

in – including their typical pay and the number of hours worked”.

Support

Recent government moves to offer disabled

people support – such as the repeat of a 150-pound (US$180) cost-of-living payment in 2023 and a commitment to raise disability benefits in line with inflation – would help them weather the economic turmoil, said the group. But Charlie McCurdy, an economist at the thinktank, said further measures are necessary. “More policy work will be needed, not just through this crisis, but to make more progress on closing the huge income gaps that already existed between disabled people and the rest of the population,” McCurdy said. In an emailed statement to Al Jazeera, a spokesperson for the Department for Work and Pensions said the government recognised disabled people face additional costs and was “committed” to protecting the most vulnerable. As part of a 37-billionpound (US$44.6bn) package of support, the government has supported six million people with a disability or health condition over the past year, the spokesperson said.

– Fin24

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Mechanical Assistant x 2 Oranjemund The Position Reporting to the Service Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible to assist General Mechanics and Service Specialists to perform repairs, services, and maintenance on Caterpillar Equipment to supplier standards and Customer requirements. Key Accountabilities • Assists and support General Mechanics and Service Specialists to perform moderate to complex maintenance and repair work on Caterpillar Equipment offshore onboard vessels, on customer sites and on Barloworld sites while maintaining an orderly and safe workplace. • Sound knowledge of where tools are specifically used to ensure thorough assistants and support. • Physically lifts, keeps in place, or move up to 20kg, or use appropriate lifting and slinging equipment for objects larger in size. • Cleans and maintains facilities and equipment • Maintain a safe and orderly workplace Qualifications and Experience • Minimum Grade 12 • Ability to obtain certification as Forklift Operator within 90 days of appointment • Ability to follow instructions under Supervision • Verbal comprehension and physical resilience • Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and public holidays • Must be able to cope under pressure and varying workloads • Valid driver’s licence Interested candidates that meet the above requirements should send their CV’s and certified copies of educational qualifications and relevant documents to: [email protected] Candidates from designated groups are encouraged to apply. If you have not been contacted two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Closing date: 16 January 2023 “Barloworld is an equal opportunity employer”

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001 Sterfgevalle 002 In Memoriam 003 Dankbetuigings 004 Verlore 005 Kennisgewings 006 Persoonlik 007 Opleiding

001 Death Notices 002 In Memoriam 003 With Gratitude 004 Lost 005 Notices 006 Personal 007 Training 008 Employment Wanted 009 Vacancies 010 Services 011 Congratulations 012 Properties 013 Construction 014 Accommodation 015 Wanted to Let 016 To Let 017 Commercial Wanted to Let 018 Commercial to Let 019 Commercial Property to Buy 020 Comm. Property for Sale 021 Goods Wanted to buy 022 Goods for Sale 023 Animals 024 Bicycles and Motorcycles 025 Vehicles 026 Trucks and Trailers 027 Residential Prop. to Buy 028 Residential Prop. for Sale 029 Businesses 030 Farms Wanted to Buy 031 Farms for Sale 032 Auctions 033 Erven Wanted to Buy 034 Erven for Sale 035 Legal Notices

008 Betrekkings gevra 009 Vakatures 010 Spesiale dienste 011 Gelukwensings 012 Eiendomme 013 Bou en verf 014 Akkommodasie 015 Te huur gevra 016 Te huur 017 Kommersieel te huur gevra 018 Kommersieel te huur 019 Kommersieel te koop gevra 020 Kommersieel te koop 021 Allerlei te koop gevra 022 Allerlei te koop 023 Diere 024 Motorfietse en fietse 025 Motors 026 Vragmotors en sleepwaens 027 Huise te koop gevra 028 Huise te koop 029 Besighede 030 Plase te koop gevra 031 Plase te koop 032 Veilings 033 Erwe te koop gevra 034 Erwe te koop 035 Regskennisgewings

RATES & DEADLINES To avoid disappointment of an advertisement not appearing on the date you wish, please book timeously. Classified smalls, notices and display smalls: 13:00, two working days prior to placing. A handling fee of 15% is payable on cancellations received in writing by 13:00 two days before scheduled publication. No cancellation will be accepted if received after this deadline. RATES: (Monday * Friday) › Classifieds Smalls: N$95.45 for the first 20 words and N$2.40 (15% Vat included) for every word thereafter › Display Smalls: N$108.10 per col/ cm (15% Vat included) › School notices: N$66.70 (15% Vat included) per col/cm › Churches: N$66.70 (15% Vat included) per col/cm › Sport Clubs: N$66.70 (15% Vat included) per col/cm › Births, engagements, marriages, deaths, In memoriam: N$66.70 (15% Vat included) per col/cm › Legal Notices: N$633.65 for the first 300 words and N$2.40 (15% Vat included) for every word thereafter

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NOTICE OF INTENTION: NOTICE OF INTENTION IN TERMS OF THE URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING ACT OF 2018 (ACT 5 OF 2018): REZONING OF ERF 5848, SWAKOPMUND FROM GENERAL BUSINESS WITH A BULK OF 2.0 TO SINGLE RESIDENTIAL WITH A DENSITY OF 1 DWELLING PER ERF (1:ERF) AND SUBSEQUENT SUBDIVISION OF ERF 5848, SWAKOPMUND INTO 7 PORTIONS AND REMAINDER. Please take note that Van Der Westhuizen Town Planning and Properties CC, on behalf of our client, intends to apply to the Swakopmund Municipal Council for the Rezoning of Erf 5848, Swakopmund from General Business with a bulk of 2.0to Single Residential with a density of 1 dwelling per Erf (1:Erf); and subsequent Subdivision of Erf 5848, Swakopmund into 7 Portions and Remainder. Erf 5848, Swakopmund, currently measures 3 594² in extent and is located on the corner of Chobe, Nossob and Hoanib Streets in Extension 18 (Dunes Development), East of Kramersdorf. The property is currently standing vacant and is not being utilized for any purpose. It is the intention to subdivide the property and use the newly created portions for single residential purposes. It is thus required and necessary to formally apply to the Local Authority and the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development for the proposed rezoning of the property. Please further take note that (a) the plan of the erf can be inspected at the Public Notice Board of the Swakopmund Municipality located on the Corner of Rakotoka Street & Daniel Kamho Avenue. (b) any person having objections to the proposed rezoning or who wants to comment thereon, may lodge such objections and comments, together with the grounds thereof, in writing to the Municipality and the applicant within 14days of the last publication of this notice. Please be advised that the written objection must be forwarded within the prescribed time as required by the Urban and Regional Planning Act of 2018. Such written objection or comment must therefore be submitted by no later than 17:00 on 8 February 2023. Applicant: Van Der Westhuizen Town Planning & Properties CC Contact Persons: A van der Westhuizen Cell: 081-1224661 Email: [email protected] P.O. BOX 1598, Swakopmund, Namibia

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PREQUALIFICATION BIDDING FOR REQUEST FOR SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE OF A MARGIN ASSURANCE SOLUTION FOR MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED (MTC) BRIEFING MEETING: Tuesday, 13th December 2022 @ 11h00 (Namibian Time) VENUE: Microsoft Teams, the link will be on the MTC website

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PERSONAL LINES - SERVICE CONSULTANT

CREDIT CONTROL CLERK (Job Grade 11)

Santam Namibia currently has an existing opportunity available for a Service Consultant in the Personal Lines section who will be based in Windhoek, Namibia. JOB DESCRIPTION The Personal Lines Consultant is expected assist withinallWindhoek, matters relating to the Personal Lines department as well as provide Santam Namibia hasService a vacancy for a Credit Controlto Clerk based Namibia. assistance and/or support for all Legal Access underwriting matters. Assist new direct clients, market insurance products and provide JOB DESCRIPTION quotations to potential clients. The successful candidate will for be the required to perform a creditofcontrol function. Thisbrokers will encompass theon collection and follow up of outstanding Additionally provide support retention and servicing existing business/ at the coast debtors allocation of monies received. behalf ofand Santam Namibia KEY RESPONSIBILITIES •KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The candidate will be expected to perform (but not limited to) the following duties: will for be certain expected to perform (but notthe limited the following duties: •The candidate Responsible Broker accounts and creditto) control processes around these accounts. • Provide customer support that requires a unique and understanding of a diversity of products and customer issues. • Collection of premiums from intermediaries clients. complexofcustomer inquiries and complaints. •• Handle Processing financial orders, bordereaux’s. guidance, assistance, training to less experienced staff. •• Provide Receipting, allocation, andand reconciliation of premiums on Santam’s financial system. as first line of contact for customer queries. •• Serve Processing Refunds. with provide information/feedback follow through on customer queries. •• Communicate Responsible forstakeholders monthly Banktoreconciliations and ensuring thatand these reconciliations are performed on a daily basis. with others based on queries. the requirement to initiate requests for information and coordinate activities such as dairies. •• Interact Resolving all stakeholder • Build relationships within the department or area. • Resolving commission queries. task problems related to routine accordingaccounts. to process checklists and procedural guides. •• SolveMaintain accurate policyholder andwork intermediary • Make discretionary decisions within the confines of set policies and procedures, by considering level of risk under guidance from • Stakeholder management. •management. Implementing and maintaining financial controls. made to intermediaries. •• Communicate Optimizingdecisions processes. • Reporting to Team Leader. ANDand EXPERIENCE •QUALIFICATIONS Attending internal external meetings. 12 with acceptable •• Grade Relationship building. pass mark related •• Insurance Assisting withqualification queries and preferable. providing back-up support where required. – four years’ experience a similar role.work under pressure and handle large volumes of processing. •• TwoApplicants should be ableinto multitask, • Thorough understanding of all relevant customer support systems and processes related to short term insurance products QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE •SKILLS/ Grade 12 with accounting & mathematics. KNOWLEDGE •• Ability Financial qualification be beneficial. to generate limited would solutions to customer expectations. •• BuildMinimum 2 yearsrelationships previous Credit Control of experience good customer by delivery promise. in an insurance environment would be advantageous. •• Required Reconciliation experience. to be assertive. •• Advanced Experience of dealings with external parties e.g., check External auditors, providers, Brokers. knowledge of underwriting, review policy, clauses and service requirements •• Advanced Computer Literateof(MS Office application package: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet). knowledge products, and interpretation of policies. • JD Edwards (recommended). •Santam Proficient and Afrikaans. NamibiainisEnglish an authorised financial services provider (license number 89/454)

COMPETENCIES COMPETENCIES • Sound relationship building skills across all levels. • Delivering results and meeting client expectations • Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills. • Customer Service Orientation • Strong co-ordination, organizational and planning skills. • Information seeking • Results orientated, pro-active and deadline driven. • Adapting to continuous change • Capacity to operate under extreme pressure. • Performance under pressure • Strong quality and client service orientation. • Problem Solving Abilities • Ability to drive decisions and work independently. • Planning and organising • Strong research and learning orientation. • Exceptional negotiations skills • Strong Analytical and Business reporting skills. • Following instructions and procedures • Conceptual flexibility and ability to understand the context and bigger picture. • Excellent Verbal and writing Communication skills • Conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills. • Delivering results and meeting customer expectations. ABOUT THE COMPANY • Learning and researching. Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Namibia and Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and • Following instructions and procedures. transforming company and whilst based in Namibia, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia. • Working with people. Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centered on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper. We are • Adhering to principles and values. about people. People drive our business so it follows that we want to recruit the best people possible whether they work for us permanently or • Namibian National who understands the business and people culture. for a short time as temporary employees. At Santam, we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace SKILLS equity asanalytical a key goalskills. to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society. In achieving our •with employment Strong numeracy and goals, wedeadline give preference •employment Results equity orientated and driven. to applicants from the designated groups in alignment with the Employment Equity targets. • Capacity to operate independently in a high-pressure environment. FOR VACANCIES •TO APPLY Critical thinking skills and an eye for detail. applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, CV, certified copies of documents and salary requirements to •Qualified Problem solving. . •[email protected] Financial and business acumen. ensurecommunication to include a copy of your Grade 12 certificate and clearly indicate the position which you are applying for. •KindlyGood skills. • Ability to manage diverse stakeholders. SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES TO BE CONTACTED! •ONLYConflict resolution. date – 25 January 2023 •Closing Assertiveness. • Teamwork. • Strong quality and client service orientation. • Strong research and learning orientation • Strong Analytical and Business reporting skills • Conceptual flexibility and ability to understand the context and bigger picture. • JDE, Mainframe (Persetel) and Guidewire knowledge

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ABOUT THE COMPANY Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Namibia and Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in Namibia, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia. Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centered on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper. We are about people. People drive our business so it follows that we want to recruit the best people possible whether they work for us permanently or for a short time as temporary employees. At Santam, we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society. In achieving our employment equity goals, we give preference to applicants from the designated groups in alignment with the Employment Equity targets.

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TO APPLY FOR VACANCIES Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, CV, certified copies of documents and salary requirements to [email protected] .

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WEDNESDAY 11 JANUARY 2023

INVITATION FOR BIDS

NOTICE

1. Bids are invited through Open National Bidding (ONB) procedures for the Construction of the Main Entrance Gate Complex at the Port of Walvis Bay, and the bids are open to all Eligible Namibian Bidders. Bid Reference Number

Brief Description

W/ONB/ The Construction NAMPORT- of the Main 3561/2023 Entrance Gate Complex at the Port of Walvis Bay

Last Day for Clarification Requests

Pre-bid Conference Non-Compulsory Pre-bid /Site Visit meeting on 24/01/2023 @10h00 AM Bidders are strongly advised to attend the pre-bid/site visit meeting

31/01/2023

Closing Date 20/02/2023 @12h00 PM (Virtual Bid Opening, Link will be available on website)

2. This IFB is open to all eligible Namibian entities or persons (“Bidders”) who wish to respond. Bidders may only associate with each other in the form of a joint venture or under a subcontractual agreement to complement their respective areas of supply to enhance their capacity to carry out the supply of goods and provision of required services and so long as any association is formed or sub-contract is entered into in accordance with the bidding document associated with this IFB; 3. Interested eligible bidders are requested to visit the Namport website at www.namport.com/ Procurement/ for details of the bidding requirements. Bidders must register as suppliers, express interest in a specific bid, make a payment of the bid levy (non-refundable) N$600.00 and submit the proof of payment in order to be granted access to the bidding documents. The Namport Banking Details are available on the Procurement Portal on the website; 4. A non-compulsory pre-bid/Site Visit meeting is scheduled for 24 January 2023 at 10h00 am; 5. The last day for the submission of clarification requests is 31 January 2023; 6. Bids must be delivered to the address below before 20 February 2023 at 12h00 pm Local Namibian Time. Electronic submission of bidding documents will not be accepted; 7. The address referred to above is: The Tender Box, Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) Reception, No. 17 Rikumbi Kandanga Road; 8. Bidders should take note that the pre-bid meeting and bid opening ceremony will also be conducted virtually, and the links are available on the Namport website. All enquiries related to this bid must be directed in writing by email to the following contact details: Tender and Contracts Administrator Owiike Amunkete Tel: +264 64 208 2217 E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Procurement Manager Melani de Klerk Tel: +264 64 208 2319 Email: [email protected]

Vacancy

Barloworld Equipment represents world leading equipment brands manufactured for earthmoving and marine applications in Southern Africa and the world, adding value to its customers in the Mining, Construction, Marine and Energy Industries. We provide technical and logistical support to our Customers.

Client Executive:

HR & Training Portfolio SYNERGI, an equal opportunity employer has the following vacancy for a dynamic and energetic person with Namibian Citizenship. Paterson Grade: B3

Duty Station: Windhoek

JOB PURPOSE To actively manage, recruit, promote, market and sell the Synergi HR and Training client portfolio and to ensure that the Synergi HR and Training platforms remains top of mind. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES • Discovering the needs of, and challenges faced by, clients – and using effective sales techniques and customer service to market the Synergi HR and Training portfolio. • Communicating with clients and prospective clients through emails, phone, social media, video calls and/or in person • Planning and coordination of account activity of each client, generating sales opportunities, and reporting status of account, having in-depth knowledge of client sales and marketing trends and spend. • In-depth knowledge of print, various social media platforms, best practices, and online media. • Keep abreast of all the Synergi sales platforms to present to clients including statistics of broadcast platforms • Studio / Broadcast engagements aligned to Synergi HR and Training Marketing and lient portfolio • HR and Training Broadcast platform coordinating via Synergi SOP • Create video/social media/print ad content assigned to clients aligned to Synergi HR and Training client portfolio • Meeting sales targets, and engaging in upselling and cross-selling • Outstanding communication skills – including both speaking and writing in both Afrikaans and English, networking, sales, marketing and interpersonal skills • The ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively • Team player with the ability to liaise with several departments across the Synergi client portfolio • Resilience and the ability to work under extreme pressure, adhere to strict deadlines and stay calm when under pressure • Be able to come up and put together creative briefs according to client needs and liaising with the production department. • Self-Motivated, driven, be able to perform independently and under supervision. • Be able to give a detailed report to line manager on a weekly basis. • Assist Events department when needed for events/sport coverage for accomplishing new and different requests. Interested candidates who qualify for the above position can forward their CV with certified copies of qualifications and relevant documentation to: The Human Resources Department - E-mail: [email protected]. Please write “Client Executive HR & Training - Paterson Grade: B3” in the subject line. For further details on job requirements and competencies visit http://nmh.com.na/vacancies Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No documents will be returned. Closing date: 17 January 2023

Interviews: 20 January 2023

Mechanic General x 2 Oranjemund The Position Reporting to the Service Supervisor, the successful incumbent will perform planned and breakdown repairs, services and maintenance on Earthmoving Equipment and components to supplier standards and customer requirements.  Key Accountabilities • Repair and maintain earthmoving equipment • Troubleshoot & repair machine systems problems and failures • Produce accurate service reports including failure analysis and investigation reports • Deliver high quality service to all customers • Perform repairs in compliance to Company warranty policies and procedures • Must be a self-starter and able to work independently • Perform all other ad-hoc duties as assigned by Superior • Think analytically and have a mechanical and practical aptitude • Have initiative and work accurately Qualifications and Experience • Qualified Diesel Mechanic (N3/NQF3) with at least 3 years’ experience in the earthmoving industry • Knowledge of diesel engines, fuel systems and electronic engine control systems • Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and power train principals • Strong knowledge in fault finding (electrical specific and machine systems) • Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP, AMT and Microsoft Projects) • Good communication skills (written and oral) • Good report writing skills and ability to understand and work from Service Manual • Caterpillar Earthmoving Equipment knowledge and experience will be an added advantage • Electronic Technician (ET) and Service Information System (SIS) knowledge and experience will be an added advantage • Must be in possession of a complete set tools (imperial and metric) • Must be willing to work overtime, weekends and public holidays • Must be able to cope under pressure and varying workloads • Must be in possession of a Code of Conduct not older then 1 year • Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license Interested candidates that meet the above requirements should send their CV’s and certified copies of educational qualifications and relevant documents to: [email protected] Candidates from designated groups are encouraged to apply. If you have not been contacted two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Closing date: 16 January 2023 “Barloworld is an equal opportunity employer”