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NWR wil dienslewering opskerp Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) sê klagtes van besoekers aan die Etosha Nasionale Park word ondersoek en kry aandag.

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amibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) sal vanjaar nog die kwessie van dienslewering en veral die gebrek daaraan in die Etosha Nasionale Park hanteer. Deel hiervan is omvattende en intensiewe opleiding van personeel met duidelike klem op wat die korrekte en die verkeerde manier is. Volgens NWR se bestuurder vir korporatiewe kommunikasie en aanlyn media, Nelson Ashipala, word klagtes van onder meer swak dienslewering en buitensporige pryse nie ontken nie, maar hy het dit duidelik gestel: “Ons is besig om daaraan aandag te gee, net soos ons die infrastruktuur met opknappings verbeter.” Ashipala het erken opknappings aan infrastruktuur is nog nie voltooi nie, met net opknapping van Onkoshi wat afgehandel is. “Wat ons sê, is dat ons weet die meeste van die geriewe is oud. Ons vra vir geduld namate ons ons infrastruktuur opdateer.”

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N$350 per porsie beloop het. Rakke in die kiosk was meestal leeg en die paaie sinkplaat en vol gate en slote. Die grootste skok was egter die toestand van die openbare toilette op Okakuejo “wat te erg is om te bespreek”. “Daar is soveel potensiaal en moont­ likhede om Namibië se naam en inkomste uit toerisme ’n hupstoot te gee en werk te skep, maar waar is die mense wat dit wil laat werk?” vra die skrywer.

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Volgens Ashipala is die toegang tot die park die verantwoordelikheid van die ministerie van omgewing, bosbou en toerisme en behoort onderskeid getref te word tussen geriewe wat deur die ministerie en NWR bestuur word. NA BL. 2

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wyd op sosiale media gedeel is, gesê dit was asof die “pragtige diere hul beste wou gee om te vergoed vir die mense se onbevoegdheid, onverskilligheid en net eenvoudig nie omgee nie”. Die skrywer beweer haar groepie moes meer as ’n uur wag om die park binne te gaan, “omdat die persoon by die hek nie kon skryf nie”. Op hul tweede dag was geen vorms by die hek beskikbaar nie en moes die vorige dag se vorms gebruik word waarvan die besonderhede bloot

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Hoewel Windhoek onder die twintig Afrikastede met die hoogste lewenskoste gereken word, wil dit voorkom asof die Namibiese hoofstad eintlik goedkoper geword het in vergelyking met ander stede in Afrika. Die Numbeo Cost of Living-indeks het Windhoek vanjaar aangewys as die 13de duurste Afrikastad om in te woon, terwyl die hoofstad in 2021 die tiende plek op die indeks beklee het. In 2020 was Windhoek volgens dié indeks die vierde duurste stad in Afrika. Windhoek is nie op verlede jaar se ranglys ingereken nie. Die indeks neem die relatiewe koste in verskeie kategorieë soos huur, kruideniersware, restaurante en plaaslike kragpryse in ag.

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NWR wil dienslewering opskerp VAN BL. 1 Met verwysing na die duur spyskaart sê Ashipala inflasie en die park en die ruskampe se afstand vanaf die geriewe van dorpe moet in ag geneem word. “Ons het dit wel ondersoek en waar veranderings aangebring kan word, sal dit gedoen word.” Volgens Ashipala is die onbeskikbaarheid van voedselitems iets wat in enige bedryf gebeur. “Dieselfde mense sal kla as ons bv. sekere kosse met sout verkoop. Tekorte aan kosprodukte gebeur in die hotelbedryf, iets wat ek glo die geval was op die dag van die persoon se besoek.”

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Die omgewings- en toerismeministerie het laat verlede jaar gesê dit beoog om teen die einde van die vakansieseisoen al die paaie in die park te herstel. Volgens die woordvoerder, Romeo Muyunda, het paaie in die park

agteruitgegaan omdat die masjinerie wat gebruik word om paaie te skraap, herstel moes word. Paaie in die suidooste van die park tussen Okaukuejo, Halali en Namutoni sou teen die einde van die Kersseisoen herstel wees. Luidens ’n onlangse verklaring het dié ministerie reeds N$35 miljoen belê vir die verbetering van die paaienetwerk in die park. In totaal is 195 km se paaie gebou en voltooi. Dit sluit in 69 km tussen Sonderkop en Olifantsrus en 126 km tussen Olifantsrus en die Galton-hek, insluitend die dolomiet-ompad na die kus, teen ’n koste van N$35 miljoen. ’n Bykomende N$71,3 miljoen sal glo in die 86 km-pad tussen Ozonjuitji en M’bari na Okaukuejo belê word. Hy sê die ministerie fasiliteer ook die uitvoering van ’n strategie vir on- Vir twee blikkies ingelegde perskes in die kiosk sal ’n besoeker N$100 moet derhoud van paaie (in totaal sowat uithaal. FOTO VERSKAF 213 km), wat onlangs deur die kabinet goedgekeur is en op verskeie paaie-­ Die padbouprojek sluit ’n lae volume boorgat, asook waterpomptoerusting afdelings gemik is. geseëlde pad, die boor van ’n nood- in. – [email protected]

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Townsend se borgtogaansoek misluk Die moordbeskuldigdes is reeds twaalf jaar in aanhouding nadat hulle in hegtenis geneem is vir die moord op André Heckmair.

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en van die twee Amerikaanse burgers wat teregstaan op die moord van die 25-jarige André Heckmair wat in 2011 in sy motor in Windhoek doodgeskiet is, se nuwe borgtogaansoek is Maandag van die hand gewys voordat dit nog aangehoor is. Regter Dinnah Usiku het mnr. Kevan Townsend se aansoek van die hoërhof in Windhoek se rol geskrap omdat dit glo onvolledig ingedien is. Volgens Usiku was die besonderhede van

Kevan Townsend, een van die Amerikaners wat in Namibië op moord teregstaan. FOTO ARGIEF sy vorige borgtogaansoek twee jaar gelede nie aan haar verskaf nie. Die hof vereis dat wanneer ’n borg­ tog­aansoek van die hand gewys word

en ’n beskuldigde weer ’n aansoek indien, moet die aansoek gegrond word op nuwe feite wat nie tydens die vorige borgtogaansoek ter sprake was nie. Die nuwe feite moet kan regverdig waarom die hof weer borgtog moet oorweeg en moontlik die aansoek toestaan. Usiku meen omdat sy nie enige inligting oor die vorige borgtogaansoek ontvang het nie, weet sy nie of die nuwe feite wel nuut is nie. Sy het ook geen kennis van die redes waarom die vorige aansoek van die hand gewys is nie en kan daarom nie ’n nuwe aansoek aanhoor nie. Indien Townsend die nodige dokumente indien, sal hy daarop geregtig wees om weer ’n borgtogaansoek in te dien. Regter Orben Sibeya het Townsend

se vorige borgtogaansoek in Oktober 2020 aangehoor en van die hand gewys. Townsend en sy medebeskuldigde in die moordsaak, mnr. Marcus Thomas, is sedert Januarie 2011 in aanhouding. Die moordverhoor sal op 14 Maart weer hervat en word deur die ervare regter Christie Liebenberg aangehoor. Heckmair is op 7 Januarie 2011 met een skoot in die kop doodgeskiet terwyl hy in die bestuursitplek van sy suster se motor gesit het wat in Gusinde­straat, Klein Windhoek geparkeer was. Volgens sy familie was hy op pad na ’n middagete-afspraak met twee Amerikaners. Die jongman het destyds pas teruggekeer van vakansie saam met sy familie by Wlotzkasbaken naby Hentiesbaai. – [email protected]

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Windhoek die 13de duurste stad op die vasteland VAN BL. 1

In Johannesburg sal dit N$7 024 kos om in die middestad te huur en N$6 434 vir die voorstede, terwyl dit in Pretoria onderskeidelik N$5 483 en N$5 966 kos en in Kaapstad N$11 835 en N$8 129. Benewens huur kan die maandelikse koste van nutsdienste in Windhoek vir ’n woonstel van 85 vierkante meter sowat N$1 590 beloop. In Johannesburg kos nutsdienste sowat N$1 853, in Pretoria N$1 682 en in Kaapstad N$1 274.

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Om ’n nuwe Volkswagen Golf of ’n gelykwaardige motor te koop, sal sowat N$347 050 in Johannesburg kos, N$300 000 in Pretoria en in Kaapstad N$320 000, terwyl dit sowat N$150 000 in Windhoek kos. Verder sal maandelikse klasgelde vir ’n private preprimêre of kleuter­ skool vir een kind in Windhoek sowat N$2 124 beloop, terwyl dit in Johannesburg N$4 012 sal kos en sowat N$3 836 in Pretoria en in Kaapstad. ’n Driegangmaaltyd vir twee mense by ’n middelklasrestaurant kan sowat N$675 in Windhoek kos, terwyl ’n ­gemiddelde bottel wyn sowat N$60 is. In Johannesburg, Pretoria en Kaapstad kan ’n driegangmaaltyd vir twee by ’n middelklasrestaurant sowat N$600 beloop en ’n gemiddelde bottel wyn kos N$80. In Windhoek is plaaslike bier veel goedkoper as in Johannesburg en Pretoria en kos sowat N$25 vir 500 ml, terwyl dit in die drie Suid-Afrikaanse stede tussen N$35 en N$40 kos. ’n Gewone witbrood kos sowat N$12,90 in Windhoek, terwyl dit in Johannesburg N$16,23, in Pretoria N$14,62 en in Kaapstad N$17 kos. Produkte soos melk, vrugte en groente is egter heelwat duurder in Windhoek as in die drie Suid-Afrikaanse stede.

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Hoër reistariewe hou reisigers in Noorde gestrand In Ondangwa is van reisigers verwag om N$750 op te dok vir ’n reis na Rosh Pinah, plus ekstra vir hul bagasie.

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iegene wat vanuit die noorde van Namibië reis moet nou tot N$700 opdok vir ’n reis na Walvisbaai – in vergelyking met die gebruiklike tarief van N$450. Pryse het die hoogte ingeskiet ná die feesseisoen, met talle reisigers wat desperaat is om betyds terug by die werk te wees. Daar was Maandag nie plek vir ’n muis by Oshakati se vertrekpunte, die Okatana-diensstasie en Aupa Indongo-mark, nie. Die meeste reisigers was gefrustreerd weens die gebrek aan bekostigbare vervoer, terwyl busbestuurders geweier het om hul nuwe pryse te verlaag.

By Okatana, waar talle inwoners op openbare vervoer na verskeie binnelandse bestemmings klim, het net twee busse en ’n volgelaaide sewesitplekvoertuig Maandag verbygekom. Terwyl polisiebeamptes Sondagaand besig was om die gebied te patrolleer om chaos te verhoed, was daar Maandag geen polisieteenwoordigheid nie. Die Oshanastreek se polisiebevelvoerder, kommissaris Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, het simpatie met reisigers uitgespreek, maar het gesê die polisie het geen mandaat om vervoerpryse te beheer nie.

‘EK SAL WAG’

Wilhelmina Haiduwa, wat in Walvisbaai werk, het gesê sy sukkel al dae lank om vervoer te kry. Sy het Maandagoggend vanaf Outapi gereis omdat sy glo nie die pryse daar kon bekostig nie. “Ek het vanaf Okahao gereis. Hulle het my gevra om N$670 en N$690 te betaal, so ek het gedink miskien is Oshakati beter. Hier kos dit N$600.

Daar was Maandag nie plek vir ’n muis by Oshakati se vertrekpunte, die Okatana-diensstasie en Aupa Indongo-mark, nie. FOTO TUYEIMO HAIDULA Die normale prys om na Walvis te reis, is N$450. “Ek sal wag vir iemand wat goedkoper is. Hierdie pryse is buite my begroting,” het sy gekla. Diegene wat na Swakopmund, Walvisbaai en Oranjemund gereis het, het ’n busbestuurder wat ’n fooi van N$600 na Swakopmund gevra het, weggejaag. Slegs een persoon het op die bus geklim, met ander wat slegs bereid was om N$500 te betaal. Die protesteerders het ook gesê hulle sal eerder vir ander busse wag. Die busdrywer – wat duidelik geïrriteerd was – het weggery terwyl hy geskree het dat hy niemand dwing om op sy bus te klim nie. Die sekretaris-generaal van die Namibiese Bus- en Taxivereniging (Nabta), Pendapala Nakathingo, het onlangs ’n beroep op langafstand-

bestuurders gedoen om hul tariewe redelik te hou, maar sy versoek het klaarblyklik op dowe ore geval.

EERSTE SKOOLDAG

Hamunyela Ihula, ’n graad 8-leerder aan die Otjiwanda Sekondêre Skool, het vanaf Outapi gereis en net voor 12:00 by Okatana aangekom. Teen 14:00 het hy steeds nie ’n vervoergeleentheid saam met sy jonger boetie (11) gekry nie. Die twee is op pad na Grootfontein. Die staatskole open vandag en die twee het Maandag gesê hulle hoop om voor dan ’n bus huis toe te haal.

BAGASIE KOS EKSTRA

In Ondangwa het ons susterkoerant Namibian Sun gesels met Bonita Shimuningeni en Elikan Paulus, leerders aan die Tsau/Khaeb Sekondêre

Skool, wat sowat drie uur lank vir ’n bus vanaf Oshakati gewag het. Die twee was op pad na Rosh Pinah en sou na verwagting eers gister by hul bestemming aankom voor die skool vandag begin. Paulus was ontevrede met die hoë tariewe en sê hulle sou tevore N$600 betaal, maar moet nou N$750 betaal vir ’n sitplek en ’n ekstra bedrag vir hul bagasie, wat wissel na gelang van hoeveel sakke hulle het. “Die prys is redelik duur gegewe die feit dat die skool begin en ons nog skryfbehoeftes moet koop,” het Shimuningeni bygevoeg. Die leerders, wat gekla het dat hulle uitgebrand voel, het gesê hulle sal nie tyd hê om vir hul eerste skooldag voor te berei nie, en was bekommerd dat hulle dit dalk glad nie sou maak nie. 

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Land se damme meer as 70% vol › Ellanie Smit

Die Friedenaudam buite Windhoek is tans 74.2% vol. FOTO INGRID BAUSE

Hoewel die land reeds die eerste neerslae van sy reënseisoen ontvang het, was daar nog net ’n geringe invloei in die damme in die sentrale gebied. Sover vanjaar het net die Omatakoen Von Bachdam inloop gehad. Volgens die nuutste damverslag wat NamWater Maandag uitgereik het, is vyf van die damme steeds meer as 70% vol. Die totale gemiddelde vlak van Namibië se damme was aan die begin van die week 71.4% in vergelyking met verlede seisoen, toe dit 73.2% was. In die sentrale gebied is die gemiddelde vlak op 42.7% v­ ergeleke met verlede seisoen se 58.6%. Die Swakoppoortdam is tans 73.3% vol, Von Bach se vlak staan op 31.6%, die Friedenaudam op 74.2%, die Gore-

angabdam is 100% vol en die Omatakodam is op 0.5%. In die Suide is die gemiddeld 80.3% in vergelyking met die 79.7% dié tyd verlede seisoen. Die Neckartaldam, die grootste dam in Namibië, is tans 93.7% vol. Dit beteken die dam hou tans 803 562 miljoen kubieke meter water. Verlede seisoen was die dam 92.5% vol. Die Hardapdam is tans 48.5% vol, die Nautedam 76.2% en die Oanobdam 65.7%. Die vlak van die Dreihukdam is op 4.9% en die Bondelsdam is leeg. In die ooste van die land is die gemiddelde damvlak 13.4%, wat veel minder is as die 42.2% van die vorige seisoen. Die Otjivero-hoofdam is 19.9% vol, die Tilda Viljoendam se vlak is op 34.9% en die Daan Viljoendam op 31.6%. In die Oshanastreek is die Olus-

handjadam 12% vol, teenoor dié tyd verlede seisoen se 14.1%. Beide die Omaruru Deltadam in die Erongostreek en die Omatjennedam in die Otjozondjupastreek is leeg. Beide was twaalf maande gelede ook leeg. Volgens die nuutste seisoenale reënvalvooruitsigte wat deur die weerkantoor uitgereik is, word normale tot bo-normale reënval oor die hele land vir Januarie tot April verwag. Vir Meimaand geld hierdie voorspelling steeds, behalwe oor die verre suidwestelike deel van Namibië, waar normale tot ondernormale reënval verwag word. “Die meeste modelle voorspel gemiddeld 75% teenwoordigheid van ’n La Niña-gebeurtenis oor die oostelike ekwatoriale Stille Oseaan, wat dus normale tot bo-normale reënval gedurende Desember tot Mei aandui.”

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GELUKKIG: Liz Xoagus het dié familiefoto ingestuur.

FAMILIE: Lydia Cilliers, Reinhardt van den Berg, Bernd Coetzer en Marius Coetzer met van hul vangste tydens die vakansie. Zonica Coetzer het dié foto geneem.

LEKKER: “Liezelle en Eben Conradie geniet die water op ‘n helder sonnige Kersdag by die Oanobdam,” sê Louis Conradie.

SAAM IS ONS STERK: “Die tweeling Waldo en Anlia is vir die eerste keer skool toe. Hulle gaan skool by Mamma Mia in Walvisbaai.” Die foto is per WhatsApp ontvang.

VAKANSIEPRET: “Ek het die foto geneem van die kinders wat in die water by die Grove-inkoopsentrum in Windhoek speel,” sê Piedab van der Westhuizen.

EERSTE: Beatrix Cilliers met haar eerste bronshaai.

ONS MAMMA: “Veilig by sus.” Die foto is per WhatsApp ontvang.

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Polisiehoof ‘binnekort terug by die werk’

’n Nuwe likwidateur kan moontlik aangestel word om die Fishrot-beskuldigdes se bates te bestuur. FOTO ARGIEF

’n Saak van strafbare manslag en nalatige bestuur word ondersoek.

’n Saak van strafbare manslag en nalatige bestuur word tans ondersoek.

› Tuyeimo Haidula

Die ekonomiese kommissaris van die Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF), Michael Amu­ shelelo, wat self verskeie b ­ otsings met die gereg gehad het, het gesê Shikongo behoort sy bedanking in te dien en moet in hegtenis geneem word. “Ons kan nie simpatiek teenoor die polisie-generaal wees terwyl ons drie families het wat hul geliefdes verloor het nie,” het hy gesê. Amushelelo sê hy moes self die gevolge van sy dade dra toe hy ook 12 jaar gelede in ’n motorongeluk betrokke was. “Ek is in hegtenis geneem en moes in die hof verskyn om geregtigheid in die gesig te staar,” het hy bygevoeg. In 2015 is Amushelelo daaraan skuldig bevind dat hy sonder ’n rybewys bestuur het en ’n ongeluk in 2010 veroorsaak het deurdat hy te vinnig gery het. Die ongeluk het tot een sterfte gelei en nog ’n persoon verlam gelaat. “Indien niemand bo die wet verhewe is nie, moet Joseph Shikongo teen môre in hegtenis geneem word,” het hy gesê.

Fishrot: Sage oor D likwidasie duur voort › Jemima Beukes Die meester van die hoërhof, Elsie Beukes, sê sy het geen beswaar teen die likwidateurs van die Fishrot-beskuldigdes se bates se versoek om van hul pligte verlig te word en dat ander likwidateurs in hul plek aangestel word nie. Die likwidateurs, David Bruni en Ian McLaren, is op 4 Desember 2020 ingevolge 1965 se Wet op die Administrasie van Boedels en in ooreenstemming met die Wet op die Voorkoming van Georga­niseerde Misdaad (POCA) van 2004 aangestel om die bates van die Fishrot-beskuldigdes wat in aanhouding is, te bestuur. Bruni en McLaren het in 2022 die hoërhof in Windhoek genader met die versoek om as likwidateurs uit te tree. Hulle rede hiervoor was dat hul werk na bewering met frustrasies belemmer is - wat doeltreffende bestuur bemoeilik het - en omdat hulle glo nie die kapasiteit het om die betrokke bates te bestuur nie. In reaksie op hierdie versoek het James Hatuikulipi, een van die beskuldigdes, Beukes van pligsversuim beskuldig, gegewe die toesighoudende rol wat sy moet speel in Bruni en McLaren se uitvoering van hul verpligtinge.

GEEN KLAGTES

In hofstukke wat op 21 Desember verlede jaar by die hoërhof in Windhoek ingedien is, voer Beukes aan dat sy geen klagte ontvang het van die beskuldigdes wie se bates deur Bruni en McLaren bestuur word nie. Hierbenewens het sy bygevoeg sy het geen versoek om hulp of bystand vanaf Bruni en McLaren ontvang nie. “Die bewerings dat die applikante (Bruni en McLaren) nie die nodige same­ werking van die meester ontvang het nie, is eenvoudig nie waar nie. Ons het op al die korrespondensie gereageer en het met die likwidateurs vergader. “Ek het geen beswaar teen die applikante se versoek om van hul pligte as likwi­dateurs verlig te word en dat nuwe likwidateurs in hul plek aangestel moet word nie. “Ek is van mening voordat dit kan gebeur, moet die hof oortuig wees dat hulle inderdaad voldoende inligting

Elsie Beukes

MEESTER VAN DIE HOËRHOF

“Ek het geen beswaar teen die applikante se versoek om van hul pligte verlig te word en dat nuwe likwidateurs in hul plek aangestel word nie.” verskaf het oor die huidige status van die bates,” het Beukes gesê. Sy het die hof ook herinner dat Bruni en McLaren bevestig het dat hulle geen fooi sal hef vir die werk wat hulle tot dusver in hul hoedanigheid as likwidateurs gedoen het nie, maar het die hof gevra om ’n beslissing te maak oor die kwessie van betaling.

FRUSTRASIES

Een van die frustrerende voorvalle waarna Bruni en McLaren verwys het, is toe hulle Hatuikulipi se Range Rover by die Teenkorrupsiekommissie (ACC) wou laat haal om die voertuig te diens, maar die ACC het geweier om dit te oorhandig. Hatuikulipi het bevraagteken of die likwi­dateurs verplig was om die Fishrotbeskuldigdes in te lig oor die risiko’s waaraan hul bates onderwerp word sodat hulle stappe kon doen om hierdie risiko’s te voorkom. “Die hofstukke handel nie oor ver­ skeie beduidende kwessies nie, insluitend watter bates nog in die ACC se besit is. Wie is die ACC-beamptes wat geweier het om die bates te oorhandig? Wat het met my eiendom gebeur?” het hy gevra. “Wat het gebeur met die voertuig in die besit van die ACC, wat blykbaar nie gediens is nie? Was dit die enigste geval waarin die waarde van eiendom moontlik benadeel is? Hoekom het McLaren en Bruni nie vroeër opgetree om die waarde van hierdie bates te beskerm nie?” In sy beëdigde verklaring het Hatuikulipi daarop gewys dat die voertuig eintlik aan sy medebeskuldigde, die voormalige minister van justisie, Sacky Shanghala, – [email protected] behoort.

Ligte aardbewing naby Rosh Pinah › Henriette Lamprecht

’n Aardbewing het Saterdag ­omstreeks 06:48 sowat 184 kilometer suidoos van Lüderitz en 41 kilometer noord van Rosh Pinah voorgekom. Volgens die adjunk- uitvoerende ­direkteur vir geologiese opnames in die ministerie van myne en energie, Gloria Simubali, is die aardbewing deur vyf seismiese stasies van die ­Namibiese Seismologiese Netwerk aangeteken en wel in Windhoek,

­ amanjab, Karibib, Ariamsvlei en K Aus. Die aardbewing het 3.3 op die Richter­skaal bereik en was vlak op ’n diepte van minder as 15 kilometer. Simubalie het mense gemaan om, wanneer hulle binnenshuis is tydens ’n aardbewing, skuiling onder ’n tafel te soek of indien moontlik veilig na buite te beweeg. In die buitelug behoort skuiling gevind te word op ’n veilige plek weg van geboue, bome of kraglyne.

ie inspekteur-generaal van die Namibiese polisie, genl. maj. Joseph Shikongo, wat einde verlede jaar in ’n motoronge­ luk beseer is, sê hy sterk by die huis aan en sal binnekort terug by die werk wees. Dit volg te midde van eise dat hy strafregtelik vervolg behoort te word. Shikongo het Maandag gesê sodra hy weer op kantoor is, sal sake soos normaal hervat. Hy is geskeduleer om p ­ olisiebarakke wat vir beamptes by O ­ namafila in die Ohangwenastreek gebou is, te gaan inwy. Die polisiehoof is verlede Maandag uit die Ongwediva Me­ dipark-hospitaal ontslaan en sterk by sy huis in die noorde van Namibië aan. Die ongeluk het op 30 Desember omstreeks 01:00 by die dorp Iindangungu op die hoofpad tussen Ondangwa en Oshikango plaasgevind toe Shikongo se private voertuig – ’n wit Toyota Hilux-dubbelkajuitbakkie – trompop met ’n wit Hyundailuikrugmotor gebots het.

GEEN SIMPATIE

Die Namibiese polisie se inspekteurgeneraal, genl.maj. Joseph Shikongo, sterk by die huis aan. FOTO ARGIEF Al drie insittendes van die Hyundai is op slag dood. Shikongo, die enigste oorlewende van die ongeluk, is hospitaal toe gehaas vir mediese behandeling en het die naweek daar deurgebring. Hy het gesê hoewel hy uit die hospitaal ontslaan is, is hy steeds met siekverlof en neem hy voorgeskrewe medikasie. Hy het nie ’n presiese datum gegee wanneer hy weer op kantoor sal wees nie, maar het gesê dit sal “binnekort” wees. Shikongo het ook gesê hy het geen permanente beserings opgedoen nie. Die oorledenes is geïdentifiseer as Frans Pombili Ndengu (27) van die dorp Omena, Sofia Natangwe Ananias (22) van Onekwaya-Wes en Stefanus Hafeni Shahafifange Lukas (22) van Eendobe.

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Republikein is ’n lid van die Redakteursforum van Namibië (EFN). NMH as mediahuis onderskryf die etiese kode vir die Namibiese media soos toegepas deur die:

Hiermee vra ons werkers van NPS tog hulp. Ons werk word gestop en Horn se rede: “No Jobs” en na 17 jaar se werk jy kry N$759,00 vir al die jare se diens. Labour en Unions praat net. Help onse mense asseblief. Geagte minister Anna Nghipondoka, graag sal ek by u wil kom sit en my hart uitpraat rakende die onderwys. Baie dinge hier op grondvlak word nie raakgesien nie en niemand doen iets aan dit wat verkeerd is nie.. Die sneeubal word net groter en groter. Ag hoe wens ek Kersfees was in Februarie wanneer alle skole en universiteite aan die gang is, besighede bedrywig is en boere se lammers lam. Dan was ons Kersfees op Langstrand ’n tyd van rus en vrede. Dan was dit nie nodig om vloekende dronk jongmense op motorfietse te vermy of na vakansiegangers se eindelose doef doef musiek of hul gillende dronkpraatjies bo die musiek­ aan te hoor tot 1-uur in die oggend nie. Sal dit nou nie salig wees nie. Vrede en Vreugde oor die Februarie Kersgety

hoe netjies lyk dit by Karibib. Uitstekende diens by die car wash by Stein Service Station in Pionierspark gekry! Hou so aan.

Te veel chloor in die kraanwater by Tacoma Straat-omgewing. Ons velle brand! Kan iemand die man reghelp?

hart uitpra at oor onder wys ...

Die swak sein van Gotv maak dat ons kykers baie ongelukkig is. Dis nou dae aaneen dat ons nie ons geliefde Turkse sepies kan kyk nie. Dan sal dit natuurlik verwag word dat ons die volle maandelikse premie moet betaal. Die opvangs is baie swak. Kan daar dan nie iets aan gedoen word nie. Hoe ontstellend is dit net nie, om

te sien hoe vuil dit is voor jy Okahandja binnegaan van Windhoek se kant af. Mense moet dit so lyk? Hou jy daarvan om so tussen die rommel­te bly? Hou jy daarvan om sommer net die rommel so te strooi? Dis regtig morsig. Ek skaam my dood om te dink hoeveel besoekers moet dit aanskou!! Kyk

Wanneer laas was iemand van die Republikein self op die lughawe... gaan kyk en neem fotos.. Spandeer tyd neem waar en ervaar. Nuwe geboue, nuwe uitdagings, .. Geen instandhouding by tuin of sypaadjies, onkruid groei oral, skadunette by parkeer areas af geskeur, maar betaal moet jy betaal, teerpad in swak toestande, betaal punte werk nie..lang rye en onaangename, ongeduldige maniere waarop jy behandel word.. Nee!! Kan ons so aangaan? Waar is die regering, vlieg hul nooit uit nie, of maak dit nie vir hul saak nie? Wat dink die toeriste of is ons nie gepla oor hulle nie... Ons het n geweldige probleem met drinkwater en die kwaliteit van die water in Mariental. Die munisipa­ liteit is verantwoordelik vir voorsiening. Hulle doen niks om dit reg te stel nie en as jy vra vir hulp, word jy ingelig om hulle op hoogte te hou en dis dit. Die bestuur help nie en alles

KRISTIEN SÊ MAAR NET Die Januarie-blues

Kristien Kruger

Desember is verby en hoewel ek in my kinderdae gewoonlik hierdie tyd van die jaar gevul was met opgewondenheid en afwagting, is dit nie meer die geval nie. Ek het as jong dogtertjie die aand voor die eerste skooldag my kleertjies mooi uitgepak. Skoolsak het by die deur reggestaan en binne was ’n pennesakkie met splinternuwe potlode en uitdraaikruite. Boeke was reeds weke vantevore oorgetrek en alles is netjies ingepak. Die aand voor die tyd het die skoenlappers in my maag my uit die slaap gehou. Vandag verlang ek terug na daardie kinderlike opgewondenheid. Deesdae is ’n nuwe jaar net nog ’n nuwe jaar. Eerlikwaar voel daar niks vreemd aan die nommers – 2023. Moet ons nie al by 2025 wees nie?

Agter my lessenaar dink ek terug na die warm Desember son. Ek proe nog die gin en tonik op my lippe. Dan skop die werklikheid in en ek vat nog ’n sluk van my bitter koffie en kyk moedeloos na die velle wat op my arm afdop. ’n Uitwerking van my sorgelose sonbrand. Ek verlang al klaar na die kuiers saam familie en vriende. Familie en vriende wat nou weer ver is en al wat oorbly, is die vooruitsig na volgende Desember wanneer ons almal uiteindelik weer saam is. Weg is die samesyn en al wat oorbly, is die werk wat oor die vakansie opgehoop het en by die minuut meer raak. Wat het my as kind so opgewonde gehad? Vriende? Sport? Ja, beslis. Maar ek was ook gretig om te leer en mal oor skool.

gaan net erger. Suide vrede ’n Nama stap met vrede. Tone trap sonder n rede. Kort draai en lang arm swaai. Kliek klak sonner lawaai. Suide vrede inni spens... Kokerboom en halfmens. Koelte gekry by die vuur. Kliek klak tong en oë wat gluur. Tabak inni hand gerol. Suig net aan n rook zol. Suide vrede in Visrivier se kant. Koddig stap ek effe gelant. Daar verby Keetmans en Aus. Bethanien stofpad gedans. Luderitz se draai gekry. Suide vrede my hart verbly. – Mogamat Salie Saban Wagtend... Geduld...

Sierlik uitgetos met oe bots. Koppe draai en nekke rek. Hart vol liefde virri skinnerbek.

Priorsom... oppi trap. Mooi in rooi getooi. Met geduld wag my nooi. Om sagkuns liefde te strooi...

Slank ja slank oppi been. Met liefde dubbel geseen. Silwer inni hare. Liefde inni are.

Chantel Jessica mef trots.

– Mogamat Salie Saban

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Dit was so ’n goeie balans van leer, sport en vriende. ’n Balans wat grootmense dalk nie aldag kan handhaaf nie. Hoe kan jy as 8 ure van jou dag op kantoor is? Ná werk jaag ek om te oefen net sodat ek lewendig kan voel; daarna staan ek moeg en moedeloos agter die kospotte en daarna lê ek my kop met dankbaarheid op my kussing net om môre alles weer te doen. Naweke is daar om te s­ osialiseer, né? Nee. Dit is nie. Mens is gewoonlik so moeg dat jy net wil slaap en dan voel enige sosiale geleentheid soos moeite – veral vir ’n introvert soos myself. Nie eens te praat van die angs oor alles wat jy moet doen en Maandag wat stadig nader kruip nie. Angs oor jou huis wat deurmekaar

is, jou geld wat min is, al die werk op kantoor wat nog gedoen moet word, het jy onlangs by jou vriende ingeloer, wanneer laas het jy jou ma gebel, ek moet regtig ’n afspraak by die tandarts maak. Diep asem. Alles gaan oukei wees en 2023 sal wees wat jy daarvan maak. Positiwiteit is die antwoord. Vir daai angs het ek net een hanteringsmeganisme – fokus op een ding op ’n slag. Begin boaan jou lysie en moet nie warrie oor die honderde goed onder dit nie. Dit geld ook vir sosiaal wees. Wanneer jy die geleentheid kry om te ontspan, doen dit ook ten volle en fokus al jou energie daarop, want dit is ook nodig. Geseënde, opwindende en angsvrye 2023 vir almal!

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Vroue se oefenlopie vir 2023 suksesvol » Rolbal › Andrew Poolman

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ie Namibiese vrouerolbalspan het ’n sterk prestasie gelewer by die vierhoekige internasio­ nale toernooi vroeg in Desember op George in die Suid-Kaap. Namibië was die algehele wenner in die kompetisie, terwyl Bianca Lewis uitgeblink het deur goud in die enkelspel te verwerf en ook as speler van die toernooi bekroon te word. Vanweë Zimbabwe se onttrekking is spanne van SA Korrektiewe Dienste en die SA Polisiediens betrek om Namibië en Botswana die stryd aan te sê. Die Suid-Afrikaanse kombinasies het verskeie ervare en gereken-

de provinsiale en nasionale spelers van die buurland bevat. In die vierspel het die goue medalje ook aan Namibië se Huipie van Wyk, Bianca Lewis, Diana Viljoen en spankaptein Marietjie van den Bergh behoort. Die vrouespan se ander uitslag was ’n silwer in die parespel, ná SA Korrektiewe Dienste. Geen kompetisie in driespel is aangebied nie. Vir die Namibiërs was die toer ’n waardevolle oefenlopie voor die nuwe jaar waarin die volgende belangrike toernooie in die vooruitsig is: • Namibiese nasionale kampioen­ skap – 30 April tot 6 Mei in Windhoek • Afrika Statetoernooi – 26 tot 30 Junie in Windhoek • Wêreldrolbaltoernooi – 29 Augustus tot 10 September in Australië

Die Namibiese rolbaltoerspan in George. Die mans in die agterste ry is van links Kat Steenkamp, Piet Appollis, Colin Peake, Johan Jacobs, Axel Krahenbuhl, Willie Esterhuizen, Schalk van Wyk, Graham Snyman en André Campbell (spanbestuurder). Die vrouespan voor is Elna Esterhuizen (spanbestuurder), Diana Viljoen, Marietjie van den Bergh (kaptein), Bianca Lewis (speler van die toernooi) en Huipie van Wyk. FOTO VERSKAF Die vrouespan se spanbestuurder, me. Elna Esterhuizen, sê: “Die standaard van rolbal was ongelooflik hoog, maar ons vroue was opgewasse vir die taak.”

Die vrouespan glimlag breed met hul trofeë. Van links staan Elna Esterhuizen (spanbestuurder), Diana Viljoen, Bianca Lewis (speler van die toernooi), Marietjie van den Bergh (kaptein) en Huipie van Wyk. FOTO VERSKAF

MANS

Twee Namibiese manspanne het ook in George teen dieselfde opposisie

Van Tonder (16) blink in spansege teen Proteas » Hengel

SPANNE

Mans: 1 Namibiese seniors, 2 Namibiese Presidentspan, RSA Presidentspan. Meesters: 1 Namibië, 2 RSA.

we Dienste. Parespel (plaatafdeling): 1 Namibië IV, 2 Namibië III, 3 Botswana. Vierspel (bekerafdeling): 1 SA Korrektiewe Dienste, 2 SA Polisie, 3 Namibië I. Mans finale algehele finale plasing: 1 SA Korrektiewe Dienste, 2 Namibië, 3 SA Polisie, 4 Botswana.

ANNOUNCING THE 2023 NAMIBIA

TOWN OF THE YEAR

› Tielman van Lill Spanne van die Namibiese Ligtegereiboot Varswaterhengelvereniging het einde laasjaar tydens die Sone 5-kampioenskap by Hardapdam teen die Suid-Afrikaanse Proteas kragte gemeet. Die Namibiese o.16-hengelaar Pedri van Tonder, wat die kompetisie as tophengelaar gewen het, verdien staande applous vir sy besondere prestasie. Die kompetisie van bote met ligte hengelgerei is deur twee oefendae voorafgegaan alvorens die hengelaars mekaar oor drie dae gepak het. Die vis het goed geloop en die gasheerspanne kon elke afdeling inpalm met die topdrie individuele posisies asook topdrie bote in hul guns. Die voorste uitslae van die individue: Senior mans: 1 Rudy Horn, 2 Dewald du Rand, 3 Devin Klein (almal Namibië). Topmeesters: 1 Ettienne Coetzee (NAM), 2 Ronnie Groenewald (SuidAfrika), 3 Hakkie Horn (NAM). O.21: 1 Janco van Tonder (NAM), 3 Jordan Botes (RSA), 3 Dina-Marie Binneman (NAM). O.16: 1 Pedri van Tonder, 2 Kian du Plessis (beide NAM), 3 Keagan Marriot (RSA). Vroue: 1 Bonita Horn, 2 Schané Junius (beide NAM), 3 Wendy Strydom (RSA). ALGEHEEL: 1 Pedri van Tonder, 2 Rudy Horn, 3 Dewald du Rand.

meegeding. Die agt manspelers was Kat Steenkamp, Piet Appollis, Colin Peake, Johan Jacobs, Axel Krahenbuhl, Willie Esterhuizen, Schalk van Wyk, Graham Snyman en André Campbell (spanbestuurder). Parespel (bekerafdeling): 1 SA Polisie, 2 Namibië III, 3 SA Korrektie-

COMPETITION

Saam met Pedri van Tonder (algehele wenner) is Zelda Horn (voorsitter).

Wendy Strydom (RSA), Schané Junius en Bonita Horn van Namibië. FOTO’S VERSKAF O.21: 1 Namibië, 2 RSA. O.16: 1 Namibië, 2 RSA. Vroue: 1 Namibië, 2 South African Light Tackle Boat Angling Associa­tion, 3 RSA. Topbote: 1 Ma se Kind (NAM o.16’s), 2 Sonic (NAM vroue), 3 Thunder Junior (NAM seniors). – [email protected]

Tourism remains one of the strongest pillars of our economy and consequently has the potential to create jobs and thus alleviate poverty. Through various events and activities, Namibia Media Holdings is committed to tourism growth in Namibia. The Namibia Town of the Year-competition is such an activity, whereby we have engaged with all towns in Namibia over the past years. This competition has contributed towards many towns developing their own tourism products and activities as well as prompting them to promote their town during various tourism fairs and other exhibitions in Namibia. It allowed them to profile their town as tourism destination in Namibia. After two years of absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Namibia Media Holdings is excited to announce the 2023 Namibia Town of the Year-competition with specific focus on Social Media Engagement. Entries will be open to all Municipalities and Town Councils in Namibia that will have opened their social media pages by or before 24 th February 2023. To enter, a town is expected to express its interest by way of an e-mail to [email protected] and the deadline for entries is the 17 th of March 2023. During the three years preceding Covid-19, the Namibia Town of the Year competition sponsored 12 towns to exhibit their towns in the run-up to the Namibia Tourism Expo – now known as “Tourism Expo” – and has as a result seen Ongwediva, Otjiwarongo and Oranjemund emerging as Namibia’s Town of the Year Winners.

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Sport Giants kry tweede Namibiese lopiemasjien Rolbalvroue se toernooi in RSA suksesvol

Republikein­gesê. Sover dit lande met toetsstatus betref, was Pakistan se Babar Azam ’n reusegevaar in 2022 se ODI-krieket, met 745 lopies in tien kolfbeurte, wat drie honderdtalle en ses vyftigtalle ingesluit het (gemiddeld 89.7).

T20-LIGA IN EMIRATE

Gerhard Erasmus se lopies vir die Namibiese Eagles was goud werd – veral in een­ dagkrieket waarin hy die kalenderjaar 2022 boaan die wêreldlys van lopiemakers afgesluit het. FOTO ANDREW POOLMAN

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amibië se krieketkaptein Gerhard Erasmus sal die nuwe jaar heel waarskynlik met ’n goeie skoot meer selfvertroue as 12 maande gelede betree. Ondanks die feit dat hy vroeg in 2022 nog

ss, Run More! y Le

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stendigheid die afgelope 12 maande en sy lopies was vir die nasionale span goud werd. “Ek het gereken dit gaan nogal ’n moeilike jaar wees toe ek die vinger opnuut gebreek het, ná die aanvanklike vergruising by die 2019 T20 Wêreldbeker (in die Emirate). “Dit het nogal geestelike taaiheid gekos om weer op dreef te kom en ook as veldwerker en bouler by te dra, maar ek sou dit ook nie kon regkry sonder al die ander rolspelers voor en agter die skerms by die Namibiese Eagles nie,” het die kaptein aan

Skotland). “Die wedstryde in Nepal is vir ons belangrik om ons ODI-status en derde posisie in die ICC Wêreldbeker Liga Twee (20192023) te konsolideer en onsself in ’n sterk posisie vir die kwalifisering vir die volgende Wêreldbeker in eendagkrieket te plaas.” Die ILT20 open Vrydag met ’n aandwedstryd tussen die Dubai Capi-

tals en Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Saterdagaand speel die Sharjah Warriors teen die M.I. Emirates, voor Sondagmiddag se botsing tussen die Knight Riders en die Gulf Giants. Die ligafase strek tot 6 Februarie, voor die uitklopfase twee dae later begin en die eindstryd op 12 Februarie gespeel word.

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die effek van ’n herhaaldelik gebreekte ringvinger te bowe moes kom, het Erasmus die afgelope kalenderjaar afgesluit aan die toppunt van die lys van kolwers ter wêreld wat die meeste lopies in internasionale eendagwedstryde (ODI’s) aangeteken het. Sy totaal van 956 lopies in 20 kolfbeurte (gemiddeld 56,23, hoogste 121 nie uit nie) was loshande voor die tweede geplaaste Emirate-kolwer Vritiya Arvind (781 lopies in 21 kolfbeurte, gemiddeld 41.10). Agt vyftigtalle en ’n honderdtal getuig van sy be-

nou in die spelersgroep van die Sharjah Warriors. Die Warriors se kaptein Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes en Dawid Malan was al drie in Engeland se T20 WB-kampioenspan verlede jaar. Australië se kragtige aanvangskolwer Marcus Stoinis speel ook vir dié span, asook vier van Afghanistan se nasionale staatmakers. Erasmus het aan Republikein gesê hy is geëerd om deur die Gulf Giants betrek te word en hoop om dit as ’n trap na die volgende vlak te gebruik. “Ek dink dit was die gevolg van bestendige vertonings. ’n Klomp van ons Namibiërs werk hard om sulke geleent­ hede te kry en ek glo dit kan hopelik vir ons die fondasie stel om meer sulke T20-kontrakte los te slaan. “My trots bly natuurlik by ons nasionale span. Die ILT20 bots nie met die Eagles se verpligtinge nie en ons sal vanaf die Emirate kan aansluit vir die Februarie-toer na Nepal (driehoekige reeks met vier ODI-wedstryde, insluitend twee teen

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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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develop a much richer vocabulary, it helps their brain learn how to process concepts and formal communication

child’s growth and development can be divided into four periods: Infancy, preschool years, middle childhood Put your child in the driver’s seat years and adolescence. as much as possible The toughest part is usually When a child feels controlled or out infancy, which is soon after birth. of control when it comes to their edThe early years of a child’s life are ucation, they often withdraw from very important for his or her health learning. It’s important to guide chiland development. dren through the learning process, but it’s just as important to allow Healthy development them to have control means that children are able to of their own learning experience. grow up where their social, emoThey really do tional and educaEncourage open tional needs are and ­sincere comgrow up so fast. munication met. According Encourage your to Axel Shanika, Mwatile Kapolola child to express “children are a their opinion about blessing indeed, what’s going on but it really takes with their education a lot to make sure and create an open atthey are growing up mosphere where they feel comfortright and healthy, having to watch what they eat and able expressing their likes, dislikes making sure their healthy is a top or concerns. priority. They can be a handful sometimes but patience and unPandu Matias, a mother of three, derstanding goes a long way”. said: “Learning strategies are really A few learning strategies one can important and can help your child put to good use for children’s de- grow. It is definitely challengvelopment are: ing in the beginning, but it gets easier. Trust yourself and ask for Develop an atmosphere of reading help when you feel stuck. It really Reading not only helps children helps”.

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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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in order for them to be positively influenced, share common goals, and cultivate courtesy with others.   Teenagers often decide to speak about their friends when they tell stories or relate experiences to their friends. Selma Mwaningange is the mother of a 15-year-old who enjoys this. She says her son is open about his friends and what they get up to when she asks about them. “This puts me at ease, because then I know that he is engaged in good and harmless activities with others. If he was hesitant to respond and did not say anything about his friends, I would be worried,” she said.

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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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t is always a great experience to see the pavilion filled with parents cheering their children on at sporting events. Sport activities and other extramural activities that your child takes part in are part of their passion, and they wish to be the best at it. They need your support to be more motivated to do their best. There are different activities and sports your child can take part in at school and at other existing clubs. Make it a priority to join them for training sessions or for events they participate at and compete in. Soccer, rugby, chess, singing, dancing, ballet, swimming, athletics, karate and hockey are some sports activities your children can take part in. These can all be offered at their school, or they can decide to join a club that already exists.

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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INVOLVE PASSION

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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.

CAREER OPTIONS 

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.

MORE THAN JUST YOU

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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s a parent, there is nothing you want more than to see your child happy. It is one of the greatest joys of life. Raising happy kids is very important, as it is more likely that kids who have a happy childhood will become happy adults who will be able to derive value from the people and the world around them. Mother of three Beulah Beukes said, “I realised I used to be the loudest when my kids did wrong, and I often did not react as much when they did good. This was a mistake on my part.” She said it is important to catch your kids being good. As parents, most of the time, it is easy to only react to your children when they are not necessarily being their best. What happens is that you tend to make

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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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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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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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Introducing a new tax

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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.

Evasion

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

High levels of policy uncertainty have been shown, empirically, to deter investment, employment, and output. PHOTO REUTERS

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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Economic Indicators Currency

Spot

Currency

Spot

1M

3M

6M

12M

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NAD/AUD

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17.1318

17.2441

17.4621

EUR/NAD

18.28041

NAD/NZD

0.092001

EURO/ZAR

311.9855

313.4469

315.5960

319.7456

GBP/NAD

20.71661

NAD/BWP

0.7460773

GBP/ZAR

353.5370

355.1432

357.5082

362.0813

NAD/CHF

0.3976008

NAD/JPY

7.75

ZAR/JPY

7.6912

7.5954

7.4478

7.1677

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Amid China boost, US data

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

Ipek Ozkardeskaya Senior Analyst: Swissquote Bank

People chat in front of a reception with an electronic board displaying movements in major indices at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange building in Sandton Johannesburg. PHOTO REUTERS

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.”

– Fin24

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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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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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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AMPLE NATURE INVESTMENTS CC, requires 2 Agronomist specifically for its Naturally Ventilated Polyhouse. Location: Karibib. Requirement: Diploma in Computer Engineering or Bachelor of Technology (Bio-Technology) Agriculture. -Minimum experience of 2 years or more in ‘Naturally Ventilated Polyhouse (NVP) Farming’. -Expertise in covered cultivation, micro irrigation and postharvest technology. -Fertilizer and irrigation management in Naturally Ventilated Polyhouse. Apply with your CV, qualification certificates along with ID proof on or before 15th January 2023 via email [email protected].

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Daar sal altyd spore van jou lewe, gedagtes, beelde en oomblikke wees. Hulle sal ons aan jou herinner, ons gelukkig en hartseer maak en jou nooit laat vergeet nie. Met liefde en dankbaarheid neem ons afskeid van my man, ons pa en skoonpa. In liefdevolle herinnering Doris, Günther met Leani, Jürgen met Anika Stefan met Steffi Die gedenkdiens vind op 11 Januarie 2023 om 15:00 in die Stadtmission Windhoek, Olympia plaas. Kom herdenk saam met ons Helmuth se lewe en die mooi herinneringe by The Village Garden, 18 Liliencron Street, Eros, na die gedenkdiens. IN PLAAS VAN KRANSE EN BLOMME, VRA ONS 'N SKENKING VIR DIE CANCER ASSOCIATION OF NAMIBIA. Ons bedank ook die PARAMOUNT HEALTHCARE CENTRE personeel vir hul sorg, omgee en ondersteuning.

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VACANCIES VACANCIES to work in a High Performance VACANCIES Culture environment, to apply for the following roles: Swakop Uranium, a Namibian world class uraniumVACANCIES mining company, invites people who are self-motivated, energetic and wish to work in a High Performance Culture environment, to apply for the following roles:

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Swakop Uranium, a Namibian world class uranium mining company, invites people who are self-motivated, energetic wish to work a High Performance Cultureinvites environment, toare apply for the following roles: Swakop Uranium,and a Namibian world in class uranium mining company, people who self-motivated, energetic and wish

Officer: Skills Trainer (x2) Junior Officer: Procurement Junior Officer: Procurement Engineer: Short Term Planning Officer: Skills Trainer (x2) Engineer: Maintenance Engineer: Maintenance Swakop Uranium, a Namibian world class uranium mining company, invites people who are self-motivated, energetic and wish to work in a High Performance Culture environment, to apply for the following roles:

Engineer: Short Term Planning

Please upload your CV and other relevant documents to https://swakopuranium.jb.skillsmapafrica.com/ or scan the QR code and then apply before the closing date as indicated on the portal. Namibian citizens from designated groups are encouraged to apply. To apply, please upload your CV and other recently certified AND verified/authenticated relevant documents to https://swakopuranium.mcidirecthire.com/external/currentopportunities scan the QR code. NB: Please note that all relevant qualifications (Namibian qualifications included) must beorrecently certified and verified by the Institution To apply, please upload your CV and other recently certified AND verified/authenticated documents to Namibian from designated groups are encouraged to apply.relevant where it was obtained or NQA.citizens For more information regarding evaluation of qualifications, please visit www.namqa.org https://swakopuranium.mcidirecthire.com/external/currentopportunities or scan the QR code. Applications received that do not meet the criteria will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Namibian citizens from designated groups aremust encouraged to apply. Please upload your CV andqualifications other relevant documents to https://swakopuranium.jb.skillsmapafrica.com/ or scanbythe code and NB: Please note that all relevant (Namibian qualifications included) be recently certified and verified theQR Institution received thatNQA. do not meet theinformation criteria not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.to apply. thenApplications apply the closing date as indicated on thewill portal. Namibian citizens from designated groups are encouraged where it wasbefore obtained or the For more regarding evaluation of qualifications, please visit www.namqa.org NB: Please note that all relevant qualifications (Namibian qualifications included) must be recently certified and verified by the Institution NB:where Pleaseitnote all relevant qualifications included) be recently certified and verified by the Institution was that obtained or the NQA. For more (Namibian informationqualifications regarding evaluation of must qualifications, please visit www.namqa.org where it was obtained or NQA. For more information regarding evaluation of qualifications, please visit www.namqa.org

PROCUREMENT NOTICE MTC hereby invites companies to tender for the following tenders:

MTC73/22/O:

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

CLOSING DATE: 13th January 2023 by 14h30 (Namibian Time)

MTC72/22/O:

PROVISION FOR CUSTOMER VALUE MANAGEMENT SURVEY (CVM) FOR MOBILE TELECOMUNICATIONS (MTC) BRIEFING MEETING: Wednesday, 14th December 2022 @ 10h00 (Namibian Time) VENUE: Microsoft Teams, the link will be on the MTC website

CLOSING DATE: 20th January 2023 by 14h30 (Namibian Time) Tender documents are available at: www.mtc.com.na/corporate/procurement

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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”