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TWEE SEEREUSE SE PAAIE KRUIS Twee passasierskepe het gister gelyk in Shearwaterbaai op Lüderitz voor anker gelê. Die MSC Sinfonia (links) is op pad na Kaapstad, terwyl die Noorse passasierskip Jade op koers terug na Noorweë is. Die Jade het Dinsdag in Lüderitz aangekom en gister weer na Walvisbaai vertrek. Dié skip – met ’n kapasiteit van 2 402 passasiers en altesame 3 590 mense – sal vandag sy reis voortsit. Die MSC Sinfonia het ’n totale kapasiteit van 2 199 mense. Volgens Phil Balhao, voorsitter van die bestuurskomitee van die Lüderitz dorpsraad, het beide skepe in Shearwaterbaai geanker omdat die hawe van Lüderitz te klein vir sulke groot passasierskepe is. “Die groepe mense is met kleiner bote aan land gebring. Ons is baie bly oor al die toeriste wat ons dorp besoek. Die hele dorp wemel van die mense,” het hy gesê.

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Namibiese soldate was nie betrokke by die beweerde verbranding van lyke in Mosambiek laat verlede jaar nie, volgens die minister van verdediging, Frans Kapofi. Hy sê minder as 20 van die Namibiese weermag (NDF) se offisiere is na die omstrede Cabo Delgado gebied in Mosambiek ontplooi, en meestal is ’n ondersteunende hoedanigheid. “Indien ons betrokke was, sou ek daarvan geweet het. Dit sou nie een van ons wees nie, of ons sou ingelig gewees het. Ek sou eerste geweet het. “Alhoewel operasies in gebiede anders as jou eie enige iets moontlik maak, sou ek ingelig gewees het. Ek was vanoggend deur die generaal verantwoordelik vir operasies ingelig sonder enige noem van so iets,” het Kapofi gister aan Republikein bevestig. NA BL. 2

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Risto Namwiha het sy eerste skooldag gister by die Primêre Skool Orban in Windhoek begin. FOTO TANJA BAUSE oorskry en boonop het inflasie intussen die bedrag verder vermenigvuldig, wat jou ’n aanduiding gee dat ons begroting tans sowat ’n kwart is van wat dit behoort te wees,” het sy gesê.

REAKSIES FAAL Met betrekking tot die 2018-bevindinge het die aanvullende onderrigopleiding van onderwysers wat op ’n kaskade-model aan onderwysers aangebied is, nie in die eise voldoen nie,

aangesien meer as 80% van hierdie leerlinge in 2022 droewige druipsyfers behaal het. “Dié groep het reeds vanuit die primêre skool met ’n agterstand gekom. Toe hulle die hoërskool bereik (graad 9), was dit die tyd toe Covid19 uitgebreek het en inperkings ingestel was. “Dié groep het die grootste verlies aan kontakonderrig en leertyd gehad. Hulle het ongelukkig die slegste deel

van dit alles gehad. Ons het op die SAT gereageer met opleiding van onderwysers, maar dit was geselekteerde onderwysers wat ingeroep is en weer het dié optrede nie almal bereik nie,” het sy gesê. Bohn voeg by onderrigmateriaal is toe ontwikkel om onderwysers te ondersteun en uiteenlopende verslae van skole is ontleed, maar die uitrolproses van die onderrigreaksie was op ’n beperkte wyse. NA BL. 2

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“Vanuit die beleidsperspektief het ons op papier vordering gemaak, maar dan staar ons steeds vervalle strukture en oorvol klaskamers in die gesig. Die aanvraag na onderwys het skerp gestyg as gevolg van die verhoogde geboortesyfer. “Ek wil beklemtoon ons het dit nie reggekry om sake te bestuur met die ewe spoedige uitrolproses en intensiewe sorg vir ons leerders nie,” het sy gesê.

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Cassia Sharpley verteenwoordig Nambië binnekort op die Mej. Heelal-verhoog in New Orleans. FOTO FACEBOOK bekend gestel wat na verwagting vir die volgende drie jaar gebruik gaan word. Dit is ’n blou kroon met blou

saffiere van 110 karaat, wit diamante van 48 karaat en ’n koningsblou saffier van 45,14 karaat in die middel.

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van 2017 bevind van die gemiddelde graad 6-onderwyser in al 15 lande van Suider- en Oos-Afrika wat ondervra is, het Namibiese onderwysers die laagste koers op sowat 40% behaal. Volgens die 2022 Nasionale Onderwyskonferensie se aanbevelings het die leerling-tot-onderwyser-verhouding oor die afgelope vier jaar met 7% gestyg en finansiering vir onderwys het ook effens afgeneem gedurende hierdie tydperk. Dis ook uitgewys die grootste deel van die begroting gaan aan salarisse – ’n verhouding wat ’n bepalende impak op die onderwysuitslae en -sukses het. “Die ontwikkelingsbegroting bly aansienlik onderfinansier relatief tot ander gebiede van uitgawe en staan op

Intussen het die regering ’n uitbetaling van N$183.6 miljoen onder alle skole in die land verdeel, wat neerkom op ’n maandelikse N$200 vir primêre leerlinge en N$300 per sekondêre leerling. “Dis regtig ’n onvoldoende bedrag. Ons is daarvan bewus. Dit maak slegs voorsiening vir daardie klein gaping in verbruiksgoedere wat skole van dag tot dag benodig. Hiermee kan jy drie oefenboeke koop wat miskien vir skryf-, jou moedertaal- en syfervaardigheid is – maar jy sal steeds ander voorraad ook kortkom.”

ONDERWYSERS Intussen het die Namibië Onderwys Openbare Bestedingsverslag

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Nog ’n verandering sluit in dat die kompetisie nie meer op TV uitgesaai gaan word nie, maar regstreeks gestroom sal word. Dit is voorheen op die TV-kanaal Fox uitgesaai, maar sal nou te sien wees op die stromingsdiens Roku Channel. As deel van die organisasie se ooreenkoms met Fox was die Amerikaanse TV-aanbieder Steve Harvey die aanbieder by die kompetisie. Hierdie ooreenkoms is ook gestaak en daar sal ’n nuwe aanbieder aangekondig word, na verwagting ’n vrou. Hierbenewens sal die lyfband wat die wenner dra ook verander aangesien dit deur ’n ander maatskappy gemaak sal word. Die verteenwoordigers van lande soos Thailand, die Filippyne, Indonesië, Viëtnam, Venezuela, Peru, Colombië, Kambodja, Boetan en Curaçao het reeds uit hul lande na Amerika vertrek. Die ondersteuners van hierdie lande se verteenwoordigers het in die meeste gevalle na die lughawens gestroom om hulle af te sien. Die kompetisie sal Sondagoggend (Namibiese tyd) gehou word en Harnaaz Sandhu van Indië sal dan haar opvolger kroon. – Netwerk24 2,1% vergeleke met 7,1% in 2020/21. “Lae openbare besteding aan die ontwikkelingsbegroting het ’n negatiewe impak op die gehalte en toereikendheid van skoolinfrastruktuur. Tans word die gaping op 4 000 klaskamers beraam, ten koste van sowat N$2,4 miljard,” lui die aanbevelings. Dit meld ook altesaam 125 394 leerlinge het in 2017 ’n graad herhaal – ’n getal groter as die hele inwonertalle van Okahandja, Walvisbaai en Otjiwarongo saam. Daar is ook bevind dat dit veral seuns is wat die skool verlaat. Die meeste graad 8-leerders wat skool verlaat het, was in die Hardapstreek en in graad 10 was skoolverlaters in Omaheke en Kunene die meeste. – [email protected]

’n Video wat op sosiale media versprei word, vertoon blykbaar hoe Suid-Afrika se soldate afgeneem is terwyl hulle lyke op ’n rommelhoop gooi en verbrand. Onbevestigde beweringe dat die video in November verlede jaar in Mosambiek geneem is, word steeds ondersoek, volgens die hoof van die Suider-Afrikaanse Ontwikkelingsgemeenskap (SADC) se missie in Mosambiek (SAMIM) genl.maj. Xolani Mankayi. Mankayi se standpunt is Dinsdag in ’n nuusvrystelling van SAMIM uiteengesit. Volgens SAMIM neem hulle kennis van die video, maar Mankayi kan nie bevestig of die voorval binne sy gebied van verantwoordelikheid gebeur het nie. Nogtans het hy ’n ondersoek van stapel gestuur om die omstandighede van die voorval deeglik te bepaal. “Die SAMIM-mag is ’n betroubare, doeltreffende en reagerende rolspeler wat streekintegrasie en volhoubare ontwikkeling bevorder. Ons bly daartoe verbind om alle toepaslike wetgewing te eerbiedig terwyl ons in Mosambiek is,” lees die vrystelling. In ’n vorige vrystelling deur SuidAfrika se weermag hou die SANDF vol dat die uniform van die soldaat in die video nog bevestig moet word. “Die voorval het glo in die maand van November 2022 in Mosambiek plaasgevind, waar Suid-Afrikaanse magte as deel van die SADC-missie na Mosambiek (SAMIM) gestuur is. “Wanneer ons magte uitgestuur word, vorm hulle deel van die gesamentlike mag wat onder die bevel en beheer van SAMIM val. Suid-Afrika ondersteun bloot hierdie missie met logistiek,” lees die SA weermag se vrystelling. Brig.genl. Andries Mokoena Mahapa, direkteur van korporatiewe kommunikasie vir Suid-Afrika se weermag, dring verder aan die SANDF keur nie die aksie uitgebeeld in die video goed nie en diegene wat skuldig bevind mag word, sal tot verantwoording geroep word.

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ie polisiebevelvoerder in die Oshanastreek, komm. Naftal Sakaria, het bewerings ontken dat wetstoepassers brandstof uit Angola waarop beslag gelê is, gebruik om polisievoertuie vol te maak. Brandstof vanaf operateurs op die sogenaamde swartmark word onwettig na Namibië ingesmokkel, waar desperate Namibiese motoriste dit teen goedkoop pryse aankoop te midde van hoë brandstofkoste in die land. Dié Angolese brandstof lei tot ’n inkomsteverlies vir die Namibiese regering, aangesien geen heffings en belasting uit sulke onwettige aktiwiteite betaal word nie. Namibiërs eis gereeld dat die regering ’n oliehandelsooreenkoms met dié land aangaan met die hoop dat dit tot goed-

Die polisiebevelvoerder in die Oshanastreek, komm. Naftal Sakaria. FOTO VERSKAF koper brandstof op kleinhandelvlak sal lei. Die regering hou egter vol dat die invoer van brandstof uit Angola die Namibiese regering meer sal kos as wat hy tans aan brandstofinvoer vanuit ander bronne bestee. Brandstof uit Angola sal verder verfyn moet word om op dieselfde standaard gebring te word as die brandstof wat hier gebruik

word. Die spesifikasies van brandstof wat in Namibië gebruik word, is volgens die regering strenger wat onsuiwerhede soos swael- en loodinhoud betref.

‘ONS HET BRANDSTOF’ Sakaria het aantygings heftig ontken dat die Namibiese polisie in noordelike dele van

die land die gekonfiskeerde brandstof gebruik om hul eie voertuie vol te maak. “Ons het brandstof. Daar is geen regverdiging vir ’n wetstoepasser om brandstof waarop beslag gelê is in ’n polisievoertuig te gebruik nie, en daar is vele vulstasies in die streek met genoeg staatsbrandstof.” Volgens die bevelvoerder word op brandstof beslag gelê, waarna dit aangehou word so lank as wat die vervolgingsproses duur, voor dit na ’n stortingstenk in die Ohangwenastreek gestuur word indien die saak suksesvol is. “Daar is ’n tenk waar met hierdie brandstof weggedoen word, en die tenk word bestuur deur ’n maatskappy wat die verantwoordelikheid het om daarvan ontslae te raak,” het hy gesê. Sakaria kon nie spesifiseer hoeveel individue in verband met brandstofsmokkelary in hegtenis geneem is nie en het gesê hoewel die situasie steeds ’n uitdaging is, was daar verbetering in die streek ná die inhegtenisname van mense wat probeer het om onwettige brandstof te verkoop. “Ons hardloop nie rond en

Brandstof uit Angola waarop beslag gelê is agterin ’n polisievoertuig. FOTO VERSKAF jaag elkeen met ’n vyfliterhouer nie; ons teiken die verskaffer. Ek het byvoorbeeld die hele Desember nie ’n verslag ontvang van iemand wat in verband met brandstofsmokkelary in hegtenis geneem is nie. Die boodskap behoort nou duidelik te wees,” het hy gesê.

VEILIGHEIDSRISIKO Terwyl hy erken dat die vervoer van brandstof agterin polisiemotors ’n veiligheidsrisiko inhou, het Sakaria gesê daar is geen ander opsie nie. “Dit is ’n risiko, maar ek moet realisties wees. Ek kan nie vir ’n spesiale voertuig vra om hierdie brandstof na die

Ohangwenastreek te vervoer nie,” het hy gesê. Elizabeth Sibolile, polisiebevelvoerder in die Ohangwenastreek, het bevestig dat die brandstof waarop beslag gelê is, opgetel word deur ’n maatskappy wat in petroleumgoedere spesialiseer, wat dit dan na Walvisbaai vervoer. Lt.genl. Sebastian Ndeitunga, die voormalige Namibiese polisiehoof, het verlede jaar wetstoepassers veroordeel wat na bewering hul persoonlike voertuie volgemaak het met brandstof wat uit Angola gesmokkel is en uiteindelik gekonfiskeer is. – [email protected]

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NWR wil dienslewering opskerp Don’t just talk, walk the walk. In this case do the work and keep it up to standards. Hoe leer jy mense om nie te steel nie?? Ons laaste besoek aan Etosha was aaklig, juis oor diefstal. Hofsake teen werknemer is so moeilik gemaak dat jy dit net nie deurtrek nie. Buiten swak diens, los ons goed uit!!

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Ons was daar in 2014 en dit was om die minste te sê morsig vuil by sommige ruskamers....duuuuur en swak diens.... so ek weet nie hoe of wat gaan gesoen word nie maar baie duidelik is die aan diens en hoof daar beslis nie bevoeg....SKANDE vir Namibia. Indien alles net in stand en op goeie standaard gehou was, was miljoene nie nou nodig! Ons regering van die dag moet wakker skrik! Ek hoop van harte dat dit wel gebeur! Sien is glo en voel is wragtig.. Hoeveel jaar is al vermors deur swak diens. Ek hou ook nie my asem op dat daar iets positiefs gaan gebeur nie. Ons hoop egter dat iets nou gaan verander. Ons was nou ’n week in Etosha, glad geen problems of swak diens ondervind nie. Dit is een van die grootste reklamevensters van ons land. Daar moet alles uiters professioneel en volgens Westerse standaarde gedoen word. Dit is duur om Etosha te besoek – maak dit die moeite werd vir plaaslike en internasionale toeriste. Skenk meer aandag aan die behoeftes van gestremde mense in jul oorde, veral na die watergate. Maak dit rolstoelvriendelik en sit relings aan waar bejaardes oor moeilike terrein kan beweeg.

Ons driedaagse besoek aan Halali en Namutoni was wonderlik, beddens en beddegoed puik. Fire half of them. Halali personnel are absolutely fantastic. Get that manager to teach them how to do it. He /she or they, should be commended.

die orde van die dag. Augetto Graig gesels in Kletskompas met die musikant Ixa Adonis oor sy liedjie Volkslied

Kwaai gedoen Hule ken jo defnitief nou.

Dalk het hulle ook ‘ gesegde wat sê as dit pap reën, moet jy skep.

sjoe masekind, the voice for the voiceless

Ek moes darem self meer opdok met my eie kar omdat die brandstof so duur is.

*Windhoek die 13de duurste stad in Afrika

250 meer, dis nou bloed uit ’n klip tap, maar nou ja, gulsigheid is aan

WAAR IS DIE SLEEPSTANG?

Wow, jy’s regtig ’n inspirasie.

Hoër tariewe hou reisigers gestrand

Maar brandstofprys het afgegaan. Dit maak nie sin nie!

• Afwesigheid van ’n goeie, werkende openbare vervoersisteem. Taxifooie gaan op wanneer brandstofprys styg.

Maar nooit gehoor van taxifooie wat daal wanneer brandstofprys laer raak nie. • ’n Bankrot CoW met sy hoë rates en taxes om hoë salarisse te kan betaal aan beamptes wat niks deliver in vergelyking met wat hulle betaal word nie.

Wat Windhoek duur maak is: • Huur van besigheidspersele. Die consumer betaal vir dit op die einde van die dag. • Banke • Onbeheerde huishuurpryse. (Banke dra by tot dié probleem).

“So word ’n sleepwa in Walvisbaai gesleep. Geen verkeerreëls nodig,” sê Mogamat Salie Saban.

TANJA SÊ MAAR NET WIL JY REAGEER? [email protected] Ys – die belangrikste op ’n kampeeruitstappie

Tanja Bause

Ek sit hier en beplan my volgende kampeeruitstappie en toe begin ek wonder of almal soos ek en my maats soveel rituele en gebruike het wat hand en hand met so ’n uitstappie gaan. Die goed wat jy voor, gedurende en tydens die uitstappie moet doen en wat jou ontstig as ander mense dit nie doen nie, of as mense net vanselfsprekend aanvaar dat iemand anders dit sal doen. Heel boaan die lys van goed wat gedoen moet word, is seker maar die maak van lyste en dit nog voordat die bakkie gepak word. Ek ken mense wat lyste van lyste maak. Die een is vir wat gepak moet word, die ander vir wat gekoop moet word. Dan is daar een met die spyskaartplan op en een van wie moet wat saambring. Ek moet sê dié werkwyse is baie effektief en ek kan nie onthou wanneer laas ons iewers gekamp en iets vergeet het, of sonder iets moes klaarkom nie. Dan kom die padkos. Wanneer ons vir ’n naweek gaan kamp, maak dit nie saak waarheen die reis gaan nie,

padkos word gemaak en gepak. Al is dit net Swakopmund toe, selfgemaakte ontbyt langs die pad is ’n moet. Die vorige dag word vars brötchens en Duitse smeerwors gekoop. Die brötchens word die volgende oggend voor die reis so saam met die koffie gemaak. Die vorige aand word die gevulde eiers gemaak, want ons is lankal verby die gewone gekookte eiers. So word dan iewers langs die pad stilgehou en ontbyt geniet wat dan ook die begin van ons kampeervakansie amptelik afskop. Nog ’n ritueel vir ons is wanneer ons by die kampplek aankom, word eers stilgehou en die uitleg deurgekyk. Waar kom die son op en waar sak sy? Waar is die vuurmaakplek en waar die ablusiegeriewe, en dan ‘bespreek’ almal hulle plek volgens hul behoeftes. Elkeen se siening verskil van “ek staan vroeg op, so die son pla my nie / ek hou middagslapie, so ek soek hierdie skaduboom / ek wil nie laatnag kuier nie, so ek wil ver weg van die vuurmaakplek af wees. Ons ken al redelik mekaar se

wense en die slaapplek kies verloop meestal sonder probleme of stryery. In die aande voordat die vuur aangesteek word en die vleis op die kole beland, word die koelboks gepak. Nuwe voorraad kom heel onder, genoeg ys word ingepak en dan kan rustig agteroorgesit word. Dis iets wat ek by my pa geleer het. “Ons is met vakansie en dié land is baie warm; niemand wil die volgende dag met ’n warm bier of koeldrank rondloop net omdat jy nie die vorige dag gesorg het nie en wou rus,” het hy altyd gesê. So lank as wat ek kan onthou, was koelboks pak iets wat ons in die laatnamiddae gedoen het. Tog is dit vir vele mense nie vanselfsprekend nie. Ek weet nie of hulle dink feetjies pak hul koelboks of die bier loop vanself daar in nie. Ek het geen idee wat in hul koppe aangaan nie. Wanneer jy die volgende dag ’n yskoue een uit die koelboks haal en hulle by jou kom staan en vir een bedel omdat hulle s’n warm is, wil ek altyd nee sê. Ongelukkig loop jy die risiko om dan die kamp onsmaaklik

te maak, so jy gee maar en hoop. Nou moet ek nie net my koues uitdeel en nee, daar kom nie ’n warm een in ruil nie, maar ek moet nou ook met warm biere en koeldranke sit. Mens sal ook dink dat hulle leer, maar nee, breek die aand aan en pak jy jou koelboks, sit hulle lekker agteroor en hoop die feetjies is dié keer op hul pos en wakker. Gelukkig is die mense met wie ek gaan kamp almal uit dieselfde hout gesny en hou hulle ook van koue bier en koeldranke. Wanneer ons by ’n plek kom waar ys verkoop word, word ys gekoop en in die koelboks gelaai, maar wanneer mense praat van iemand wil die naweek saam kom kamp wat ek nie ken nie, dan raak ek klaar senuagtig, want dalk, net dalk is hy een van daai wat in die feetjies glo. Een van dié wat dink die ys in die koelboks hou dae lank sonder dat jy dit hoef aan te vul. Elke kampeeruitstappie het maar steeds sy uitdagings, maar met goeie beplanning en die regte mense is dit my sielskos, wat my gelukkig maak en ek kan nie op die volgende uitstappie wag nie.

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“Gelukkige” groepie van 12 ryers sal vanaf vandag deel uitmaak van die eerste ekspedisie van sy soort, op dikwielbergfietse, van Lüderitz na Walvisbaai in ses daaglikse skofte. Die Namibiese nasionale ryer Martin Freyer, verlede maand se wenner van die taaiste bergfietsresies op aarde, die Munga MTB (1 127 km van Bloemfontein na Wellington), tree as die genooide gids op vir die ekspedisie wat deur Travel Uncharted Tours aangebied word. Vandeesweek se rit is bloot die eerste hiervan, met die volgende een wat vir 11-17 Februarie geskeduleer is. “Beleef die Namibwoestyn soos nog nooit tevore nie. Dompel jouself in die ongerepte natuurskoon vanuit die saal van jou dikwielbergfiets, terwyl jy trap deur Namibië se Diamantkus wat ryk aan geskiedenis is, en deur van die grootste sandduine wat aan die mensdom bekend is,” word op die toer se promosiemateriaal geskryf. “Dié toer is ontwerp vir avontuurfietsryers op hul beste. Eke dag vereis deursettingsvermoë en elke aand onder die oop sterrehemel, langs ’n kampvuur, is soos geen ander.” ’n Ondersteuningsgroep sal die ryers vergesel sover die terrein dit toelaat en ook vooruit ry om punte vir middagetes en die aand se kampeerplekke op te slaan. Elk van die ses dae deur die Sperrgebiet en die Namib Naukluftpark bied sy eie hindernisse en sy eie asemrowende uitsigte, voordat die ryers in Walvisbaai klaarmaak. Dit word verwag dat deelnemers fiks genoeg is en gereeld genoeg oefen om agt ure fiets te ry met ’n middagete en verversings tussenin, asook ervaring het van dikwielfietsry deur sagte duinesand, of bergfietsry in enkelspoorpaadjies.

Die Lüderitz na Walvisbaai word beskryf as taaier as die Wines2Whales in Suid-Afrika, effens taaier as ’n tweepersoon-spandeelname aan die Nedbank Desert Dash, maar nie heeltemal so erg as ’n solo-Dash nie. “Die uitdaging is omtrent gelykstaande aan Suid-Afrika se Tankwa Trek of JoBerg2C, of kom naby aan die vasbyt wat in ’n Absa Cape Epic vereis word. Die dae se verloop word nagenoeg soos volg beskryf: Dag een: 85 km (gemiddeld 15 km/h), sowat 5 ure 30 minute. “Verskeie skeepswrakke, elkeen met sy eie storie, word op die eerste dag teëgekom. Die ruwe en soms rotsagtige strande bied genoeg kans vir die energiekes wat bietjie wil rondspeel en hul vaardighede op die proef stel.” Dag twee: 90 km (gemiddeld 15 km/h), sowat 5 ure 30 minute. Dag drie: 80 km (gemiddeld 13.5 km/h), sowat ses ure. Op dié skof deur die Devil’s Workshop sal die ondersteuningsgroep net sekere strategiese punte die ryers kan bereik, wat ook gereed moet wees om hul fietse deur sekere dele te dra. Die sonsondergang en uitsig oor die see sal iets wees om na uit te sien. Dag vier: 115 km, sewe tot agt ure afhangend van die windrigting. Net ’n smal strokie strand skei die oseaan van die bykans eindelose hoë muur van Langewand-sandduine. Indien toestande ongunstig is, sal die ryers moet saamwerk om die skof klaar te maak. Dag vyf: 115 km (gemiddeld 15-20 km/h, sowat ses ure). Die verskuiwende duine by Conceptionbaai, die skeepswrak van die Shawnee word deurgery voor die eindpunt by die strandmeer by Sandwich-hawe. Dag ses (65 km), die laaste sowat 3 ure 30 minute voor die feesvierende middagete op Walvisbaai. Deelname word tot 12 opbetaalde volwasse ryers per ekspedisie beperk.

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Poor results: Covid, lack of resources not excuses Only 8 133 qualify for grade 12 A study indicated good performances in schools with resource shortages where management was well-executed. HENRIETTE LAMPRECHT

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nly 5 812 of the 38 019 full-time candidates who sat for the National Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level (NSSCO) examination in 2022 qualify for further studies at a tertiary institution. Out of more than 38 000 full-time candidates, only 21.4% - 8 133 learners – qualified to enrol for grade 12 or the National Senior Certificate Advanced Level (NSSCAS) this year. This represents an increase of 2.6%. A disappointed minister of education, art and culture, Anna Nghipondoka, in a fiery message to teachers in particular, said it was very clear from the results that “effective and quality teaching” did not take place in many schools and by many teachers all over the country. Although the minister acknowledged the mark Covid-19 has left on the mastery of skills due to reduced teaching and learning time as well as a rationalised learning plan at different levels, according to her, this is not an excuse. She referred to a positive deviance study

which indicated good performances by schools with resource shortages where management was well-executed. These achievements were often better than at schools with the necessary resources, but which lacked adequate management. She admitted that due to a decrease in their budget, the ministry was also unable to fill all required positions for school and department heads, but emphasised that this is where the accountability of teachers comes in. “It’s not necessarily that a well-qualified and accountable teacher needs an inspector, school or head of department to play police man over their teaching,” she said. Nghipondoka added that the disruption due to the pandemic in 2020 and 2021 after extended closures of schools has put a big damper on education. According to her, this put a ripple effect on the results of candidates who did not have education under normal conditions, including that 2022’s candidates came up short in 2020. This refers to those who were then in grade nine and the following year in grade 10 or 11 and progressed to grade 11 or 12 in 2022. In particular, she expressed her shock at the fact that 420 learners could not achieve any marks in the mathematics second paper. “We found that some learners could not even work out 10% of a given amount! Then I ask myself, what happened in those classes during their school career of 12 years?” Nghipondoka said it is very clear from the answer sets that some topics prescribed in certain subjects in the curriculum were not taught at all. “If this is what is happening in our schools, it must be stopped immediately.”

Sharp decline

The number of fulltime candidates (38 019) was a significant decrease of 8 958 compared to the 2021 group. T h e performance of learn-

ers in physics and biology improved, although the number of candidates achieving symbols in biology decreased. The national average performance in commercial subjects has improved drastically, largely due to good results in business studies, economics and entrepreneurship. Only accounting did not improve. Meanwhile, the average performance in all social science subjects, including geography, decreased slightly compared to the previous year. A* and A symbols are mostly similar to 2021, with only a 0.1% decrease. In language subjects, an average of 64% of candidates achieved a C symbol or higher for first languages. Candidates performed better in metal and woodwork and also office practice. The national average of candidates achieving symbols decreased by 0.7% compared to 2021. Part-time candidates who achieved D symbols totalled 43.3% - a huge decrease of 15.3% compared to the previous year. In total, 9 215 candidates registered for AS. Of these, 8 624 were full-time and 591 part-time. Performance in physics showed an improvement of 1.4% and 0.7% for A and B symbols respectively. An average of 81.2% of candidates achieved symbols, while 18.8% failed to achieve any symbol in certain subjects.

Leadership

Nghipondoka made a serious appeal to senior education officers and inspectors to fulfil their supervisory and advisory roles. She also urged directors to ensure all structures are in place for the ministry to ensure efficient and accountable service delivery at all schools. “Internal efficiency must be achieved through targeted interventions. Clear objectives must be used to hold teachers accountable.” The shortage of resources must be tackled through efforts that ensure internal efficiency in the use of materials, human resources as well as time, she said.

Outstanding performance

The national top candidates for NSSCAS are (one to 20): Max Feilmeier (Delta Secondary School Windhoek), Hendrik Smit (Walvis Bay Private School), Taro Samuelson (Windhoek Gymnasium), Augustinus Shivute (Onawa Secondary School), Daneel van der Walt (Windhoek Gymnasium), Di Christa Mahoro (Delta Secondary School Windhoek), Simon Velishavo (Rukonga Vision School), Enobong Akpabio (Reverend Juuso Shikongo Secondary School), Lucas Ndongo (St Boniface College), Faith Shimpanda (Oshigambo High School), Rhosta Lyatumba (Jan Möhr Secondary School), Shetu Amutenya (Rukonga Vision School), Kornelia Foloma (Rukonga Vision School), Al-Zarrio Beukes (Dr Lemmer High School), Pinehas Ngulu (Uukule Secondary School), Mioné Garbers (Windhoek Gymnasium), Engela Genis (Windhoek High School), Lesheni Haininga (Onawa Secondary School), Annel Liina Antonio (Oshigambo High School) and Hileni Ndafenongo (Rukonga Vision School). • THE TOP SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY ARE (ONE TO 20): St Boniface College, Oshigambo High School, Canisianum Roman Catholic High School, Karstveld Academy, Rukonga Vision School, Edugate Academy, Elcin Nkurenkuru High School, Erongo Karibib Private School, Onawa Senior Secondary School, Walvis Bay Private School, Windhoek Gymnasium, Otjiwarongo Secondary School, Gobabis ­Gymnasium, Christian Private School, Oshikoto Heroes’ Private School, St Joseph’s Roman Catholic High School, Rehoboth High School, Duneside High School and Reverend Juuso Shikongo Secondary School.

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Vox pop

The Zone team took to Eros Primary School to find out what the learners will be looking forward to in the new school year.

ARJAN UAZEUA

I am most excited and ready to learn and further my knowledge as well as meet the new teachers and see what excitement they bring to the new subjects.

1st Prize Winners

Van Rhyn Primary School raffle competition winners Van Rhyn primary school hosted a raffle competition in which individuals stood a chance a brand new Renault Kwid Expression, A family weekend for four at the Erindi Lodge and a brand new Samsung Cell phone worth N$4500.00.

The following are the winners of the Competition 1st Prize Renault Kwid Expression Johannes & Judith Namhindi (The father &mother of Jayne Namhindi in grade 3) 2nd Prize Erindi Lodge (family

weekend for four) Sarlotte Amunyongi (The mother of Brasius Shimana in Grade 4) 3rd Prize Samsung Cellphone worth N$4500.00 Anadia Innes (Tulipamwe Construction & Engineering)

GORDEN ORESEB

I am excited about my new grade, I am officially a senior. I am excited to see new faces and see what new things my teachers will teach me. I am also really excited about embarking on this new journey as a grade seven learner.

CLINTON KASUTO

I am excited to meet my new teachers and make a lot of new friends this year. I am also ready to put in the work for the new year and study hard to achieve great results.

2nd Prize Winners

ALZIERAH KAVANDJE

I am looking forward to learning new things and exploring more within my grade seven year. I am also excited to set a great example and be an amazing leader this year as I am selected as a prefect.

TWAPEWA HIDILEKO

I am excited for the new things I will learn and experience. This is my final year in primary school, so I am really excited to make the most of it and study hard to get into my desired high school.

3rd Prize winners

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

BACK TO SCHOOL: Grade seven learners at Eros Primary School were filled with so much enthusiasm for the new school year, and were excited to meet new teachers and see new faces. PHOTO: JUNIOR KAPOFI

RIVALDO DA COSTA

I’m looking forward to creating amazing experiences with my friends and learn more in this grade as well. I am also excited to be a senior and set a great example for all the juniors.

eek Slang of the w Back to kind regards

This means an individual is now back from holiday or leave and has started with work. For example: Huncho: Chommie lets’s go party. Precious: No chommie, aback to kind regards.

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Enriching the toursim industry

Agriculture is a multi-million industry VEMUTJIUA KATJIVENA My name is Vemutjiua Katjivena; I am a final-year student at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agriculture. Agriculture has always been a part of my life, first introduced to me at the tender age of five by my father. He nurtured my love for farming when I tagged along with him to the field and kraals. I remember always being the little girl amongst the men, and my family never made me feel like an outcast. I prided myself on being able to do things that were seen as a man’s job, as I love challenges. It reached the extent that my mother had to make peace that she couldn’t count on me to assist her with all the household chores because I was always out in the field. Regardless, my parents were always supportive of my love of farming and never disappointed nor discouraged me. Level 3 (front office operations); When it came to choosing the field of study after grade 12, it was so easy for me. I didn’t have a a national vocational certificate in hospitality and tourism Level problem choosing this field because I was passion3 (housekeeping operations); ate about farming early on and I believe agriculture a national vocational certifiis a perfect field for me because I can relate my field cate in hospitality and tourism of study to my personal background. Level 3 (food and beverage opBeing an agricultural student can be very chalerations); a national vocational lenging; it requires you to be physically and mencertificate in hospitality and tally fit for the course workload. tourism Level 3 (core comIt is also better to have a focused and driven action mercial cookery skills), and plan after your studies. a national vocational certifiWhen choosing the field of farming, you have to cate in tour guiding Level 3. be patient and dedicated, because of the various factors that are against you when choosing to be a farmer in Namibia. You have to underExcept for specifstand that there is no business without challenges. Your greatest challenge is ic short courses, your capabilities being undermined all NWR students because you are a woman. receive a 50% The greatest challenge for me in this tuition fee subsidy. field is having my success undermined External students because I’m a woman in agriculture. must pay the full Agriculture is a multi-million industry tuition fee. Tuition that will always be a golden spoon for the fees for all NWR Namibian child. Once you’ve mastered its Hi students are art and are open to learning as well as patient listed in the table and resilient, farming can be a lucrative occuabove. pation for Namibians. Katjivena

Creating opportunities in hospitality and tourism Namibia Wildlife Resort is helping curb unemployment with their hospitality institution. JUNIOR KAPOFI

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amibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) established the Namibia Wildlife Resort Hospitality Institute (NWR Hi) in 2021, and it is registered under the Vocational Education and Training Act 1 of 2008.

The school provides approved courses and is accredited by the Namibia Training Authority (NTA). NWR Hi operates two training facilities: In Khorixas in the Kunene Region and at Gross Barmen in the Otjozondjupa Region, outside Okahandja. The courses require a grade 10 or 12 certificate for admission. They are: A national vocational certificate in hospitality and tourism Level 2 (accommodation services and food and beverage services); a national vocational certificate in hospitality and tourism

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LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

NWR student (cash fee in full on registration)

N$6 420

N$9 480

External student (cash fee in full on registration)

N$12 840

N$18 960

Non-refundable registration fees

N$150

N$150

NWR student tuition fees deposit

N$535

N$790

NWR student monthly payment

N$535

N$790

External student monthly payment

N$1 070

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rowth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) slowed to an estimated 3.4% in 2022, 0.3 percentage point below previous forecasts, according to the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects report. Growth estimates were revised down for over 60% of countries as a marked weakening of the global economy combined with tightening financial conditions and rising inflation dampened already fragile recoveries and amplified domestic vulnerabilities. Looking at Africa’s biggest economy,

Nigeria, growth weakened to 3.1% in 2022, a 0.3 percentage point downgrade from the June 2022 projection. In addition, in South Africa, growth in 2022 slowed markedly to an estimated 1.9%. The 0.2 percentage point downgrade from the June projection reflects the impact of rising cost of living and weakening of the terms of trade due to falling global metal prices. Power outages have also tempered growth in the region’s second largest economy. Capital outflows and shrinking trade surpluses contributed to a de-

preciation of the rand against the US dollar by nearly 10 percent in 2022, further adding to price pressures. Annual inflation reached its highest level in over a decade, prompting more policy tightening, the World Bank pointed out. The World Bank also lowered Namibia’s economic growth forecast for 2022 by 0.1 percentage points to 2.8%. Meanwhile, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) last year revised Namibia’s economic growth forecast for 2022 upwards to 3.9%, before moderating slightly to 2.7% in 2023.

Outlook Growth in SSA is projected to edge up in 2023 to 3.6%, a 0.2 percentage point downward revision from the

June 2022 forecast, before picking up to 3.9% in 2024. The baseline projections remain subject to multiple downside risks amid continuing uncertainty about the war in Ukraine, the Black Sea Grain Initiative, the degree of global and domestic monetary tightening that will be needed to subdue inflation, and the extent of deceleration of the world economy. Commodity prices may drop further than assumed if growth in major economies falls short of projections. Moreover, policy tightening across SSA may have to pick up pace if price pressures persist or if risks of debt distress are increased by higher global interest rates and currency depreciations, the report reads. If global inflationary pressures in-

tensify further or persist longer than expected, global interest rates may rise by more than assumed, leading to an even greater deterioration of financial conditions in SSA and increased difficulty in regaining access to international borrowing markets. This could trigger financial distress and government debt defaults. Government debt distress would have large adverse spillovers on growth and financial stability in many countries, especially where banks are heavily exposed to sovereign debt (Ghana, Kenya, Sierra Leone). Increased reliance on non-concessional borrowing in SSA could cause a sharp rise in debt service costs if global interest rates keep rising.

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Eskom enters key stage of Koeberg revamp The first of two units at the 1 940MW Koeberg plant was shut down last month for refueling and the replacement of its steam generators. PAUL BURKHARDT

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outh Africa has entered a critical phase of revamping its sole nuclear plant and needs it to run according to plan to avoid deepening power cuts that are already at a record and wreaking havoc on the economy. The first of two units at the 1 940MW Koeberg plant was shut down last month for refueling and the replacement of its steam generators, work that’s expected to be completed in early June, state power utility Eskom said in an emailed response to questions. The overhaul of the second unit is due to begin a few months later.

Frequent delays in returning units from maintenance are a serious cause of concern. Fanele Mondi CEO: Energy Intensive Users Group The head of Eskom’s nuclear unit quit last year, while the utility’s chief executive officer will leave end of March, raising concerns that the company won’t be able to stick to its schedule. The plant, which was originally set to operate until 2024, is one of Eskom’s most reliable, making its return to service key to meeting the nation’s energy needs. Located on the Atlantic coast about 27 kilometers north of Cape Town, Koeberg’s first unit was completed in 1984 and the second the following year. The replacement of its generators was originally expected to be completed in 2021 but the project

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was dogged by delays. The revamp will extend its lifespan by two decades. “Frequent delays in returning units from maintenance are a serious cause of concern,” said Fanele Mondi, chief executive officer of the Energy Intensive Users Group, whose members include Anglo American and Glencore and account for about 40% of the nation’s electricity consumption. The work on Koeberg “is one such maintenance event that has to be done on time” as any delay will have a significant impact on the performance of the power system, he said. Africa’s most-industrialised economy has been battered by chronic energy shortages since 2008 because Eskom, which supplies more than

90% of its power, can’t meet demand from its old, poorly maintained and defective coal-fired plants. Its socalled energy availability factor, a measurement of how much capacity can be utilised, has dropped to below half, leaving the nation’s grid increasingly vulnerable to collapse unless blackouts are implemented.

Rising costs On Tuesday evening Eskom announced the implementation of Stage 6 load shedding for the first time this year after seven generating units tripped. The country experienced over 200 days of load shedding in 2022. Koeberg has been among the best performing of Eskom’s more than two

dozen power stations — its one unit ran uninterrupted for more than 400 days prior to the December shutdown, while the other has been operating for over 100 days. It is also the cheapest to run, with its electricity costing far less than that produced from coal- and diesel-fired plants. Even so, the need for the Koeberg overhaul — which has been planned since 2010 — has grown increasingly apparent. One of its units had to be taken off line in 2020 after a jellyfish clogged a water cooling system filter and the following year the plant dispatched its smallest amount of electricity in about two decades as it underwent scheduled maintenance. The revamp will reduce its output this year

and in 2024, Eskom said. Rising costs are a concern, given that Eskom has amassed R396.3 billion rand of debt and isn’t generating enough electricity to cover its operating and interest costs. The overall price tag of extending Koeberg’s lifespan was set at R20 billion in 2010, and Eskom said the final figure will be “very close” to that amount. Even so, it has made a R2.7 billion provision for possible compensation claims associated with the steam generation project that may be related to the delays. The contractors’ claims are still being processed, and any comment on the expected final amount would be speculation, the utility said. - Fin24

MTN to offer personal loans via MoMo MARELISE VAN DER MERWE MTN has joined forces with Lndr, a registered local credit provider, to offer personal loans via its Mobile Money platform, MoMo, it said on Tuesday. Personal loans offered will range from R2 000 to R180 000, with R1 000 of the approved funds going directly into the customer’s MoMo wallet. Customers can apply by logging into the MoMo platform and checking if they are eligible. Once they have uploaded the required documents, they will be notified by SMS within 24-48 hours of the assessment outcome, MTN said. According to the mobile company, some 6.2 million people are already subscribed to the MoMo service, and the personal loan offering will further extend its impact. MTN has also partnered with local fintech startup Zapper and services aggregator QuickBus. The Zapper feature will allow customers to make instant virtual pay-

ments to Zapper-enabled merchants across SA on the MoMo app, while the QuickBus feature will let them them compare and purchase bus tickets across 25 different operators. Using Zapper will link customers to over 27 000 merchants, ranging from restaurants and larger retailers to spaza shops, MTN said. “Financial inclusion is critical in building a more equitable society and MoMo offers the very best of digital financial services to emerging markets, and it’s just set to grow. Particularly useful for those living and working outside of urban centres, we’re pleased by the innovation we’ve unlocked through MoMo since we launched in 2019,” said Felix Kamenga, MTN SA Chief Officer for Mobile Financial Services. “We want to unlock economic growth through financial and digital solutions for consumers and businesses of all sizes. As we grow our service offering, we aim to create a marketplace that supports cashless and digital economies through affordable, inclusive,

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understandable, and comprehensive financial services,” Kamenga added. MTN said the rationale behind MoMo is to make payments easier

and safer for both consumers and businesses, adding that its point-of-sale offering aims to save small business owners the cost of monthly fees.

“The aim of our POS solution is to help grow formal SMEs and stimulate the growth of spaza shops across SA,” MTN said. - Fin24

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COMPANY NEWS IN BRIEF JSE FINES FORMER STEINHOFF CEO R15M The JSE has levied two R7.5 million fines against former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste as well as barring him from serving as a director for two decades, due to failures at the helm that prompted South Africa’s biggestever accounting scandal. Jooste has informed the JSE he does not agree with the decision and has challenged it, the JSE said in a statement, with the Financial Services Tribunal on Tuesday dismissing the suspension application, other than with regards to the fines. The JSE said it is opposing Jooste’s challenge, but the ruling on Tuesday means it is in a position to impose its public censure and bar him from holding any directorships. The JSE said it had imposed two fines of R7.5 million, the maximum allowable. One is for releasing financial statements that did not comply with listing requirements, and contained incorrect, false and misleading statements, and the other is for a fictitious invoice that falsely inflated income by R376 million. In August, the JSE fined Steinhoff’s former CFO Ben la Grange R2 million and barred him from acting as a company director for 10 years, in part for processing that fictitious invoice. The handwritten note, allegedly given to La Grange by Jooste, was also used by SA Reserve Bank to convince a court to sign off on an order to attach Jooste’s assets. Jooste’s abrupt resignation in December 2017 triggered a share price collapse and has been an existential threat to Steinhoff, which managed to settle multiple lawsuits against it. Despite this, firm still has debt of €10 billion (R185 billion), and is looking to reach a settlement with its creditors that would see them owning most of the company, and delisting. - Fin24

GREENPEACE SUES VW IN GERMANY A German court on Tuesday began hearing a case against Volkswagen brought by climate group Greenpeace to try to compel the giant group to stop selling petrol and diesel cars from 2030. The plaintiffs, the two heads of Greenpeace Germany and climate activist Clara Meyer, also want to force the world’s second-largest carmaker to reduce emissions by 65 percent by 2030 as compared to 2018. Greenpeace’s case is based on a landmark verdict by Germany’s constitutional court in April, 2021, which found government plans to curb CO2 emissions insufficient to meet Paris climate agreement targets and placed an unfair burden on future generations. In a major win for activists, former chancellor Angela Merkel’s government then brought forward its date for carbon neutrality by five years to 2045, and raised its 2030 target for greenhouse gas reductions. The environmental group contends that the same obligation extends to private companies. In preliminary remarks, judges at the court in Braunschweig found the case admissible but did not necessarily support the plaintiffs’ arguments. “The chamber expressed its preliminary view of the law and clarified that the applications are admissible and that the complaint is admissible in its entirety,” said a spokesman for the court. “Separate from this however is the question of substantive merits -- that is, the question of whether the complaint will be successful in the end. The preliminary legal assessment of the court as presented today by the chamber is that this might not be the case,” he added. - Fin24

AMAZON RESTRUCTURES UK WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS Amazon is to restructure its warehouse operations in the UK, a move that will impact jobs, the US online retail giant announced Tuesday. The company will shut three centres, affecting about 1 200 roles. Amazon said staff would be able to relocate to other sites, adding it planned two new warehouses that would create 2 500 positions by 2026. “We’re always evaluating our network to make sure it fits our business needs and to improve the experience for our employees and customers,” Amazon said in a statement. “As part of that effort, we may close older sites, enhance existing facilities, or open new sites, and we’ve launched a consultation on the proposed closure of three fulfilment centres in 2023.” Amazon last week said it would cut more than 18 000 jobs from its global workforce, citing “the uncertain economy” and the fact the online retail giant had “hired rapidly” during the pandemic. The UK restructure is not part of this announcement, Amazon confirmed. The company had 1.54 million employees worldwide at the end of September, not including seasonal workers recruited during periods of increased activity, particularly - Fin24 during the holiday season. COINBASE CUTS 20% OF JOBS Cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase said Tuesday it was slashing 950 jobs, or just over 20 percent of its workforce, as the fallout from the collapse of industry giant FTX continues. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced the cuts to the firm’s 4 700 strong workforce in a blog message in which he decried the “unscrupulous actors” that have hurt the emerging market for cryptocurrencies. The layoffs follow the collapse of the FTX platform and arrest of founder Sam Bankman-Fried late last year which has put a black eye on the digital currency sector. “Coinbase is well capitalized, and crypto isn’t going anywhere,” Armstrong insisted in his post addressed to employees. He said that his company would ultimately be strengthened by recent events with a major rival gone and clearer rules from authorities on their way. Coinbase had already cut 18 percent of its workforce in June, when the tremors hitting the cryptocurrency market first emerged. The company joins a growing list of tech giants that have cut staff after a major hiring spree during the Covid pandemic, including Amazon, Meta, Salesforce and Twitter. - Fin24 FSCA OVERTURNS R2.5M FINE AGAINST DEVERE CEO The Financial Sector Tribunal has overturned a decision to levy a R2.5 million fine against founder and CEO of deVere Nigel Green related to the marketing of unapproved foreign collective investment schemes. It has also set aside his five-year disbarment as a director, though this matter has been referred back to the regulator. In 2022, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) levied a R10 million fine against Brite Advisors SA - formerly deVere SA - and withdrew its license. It also made a finding against Green, who was a non-resident director of deVere SA from 2008 to 2015. The regulator took issue with deVere SA’s offering to its clients of access to unapproved offshore investments. The FSCA said Green was as a key person responsible for deVere’s SA operations and decision-making which led to the solicitation, although he maintained he

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was not involved in the day-to-day management of the group. The advisory firm had also argued deVere SA at no stage handled client funds, with clients just choosing whether or not to act on their advice.

The Tribunal’s decision, handed down on 4 January, considered how the FSCA had erred in maintaining that Green failed to comply with section 2(a) of the Financial Institutions (Protection of Funds) Act, rather than 2(b).

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Agriculture sector requires new vision JOSEF SHEEHAMA

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t is estimated that about 70% of the Namibian population depends on agriculture in terms of employment, income and food security. The value added to the sector in the third quarter (Q3) of 2022 was estimated at N$3.2 billion in nominal terms, representing 6.4% of gross domestic product (GDP), according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). The agriculture sector continued to be the lowest contributor to the country’s GDP among the major industries of the economy. The growth rate of agriculture sector has declined to 1.6% during the 2022. The reasons for this decline are inadequate infrastructure, al-

ternate employment opportunities in the industry or service sector and increase in casualization of employment in agriculture. Agriculture plays an important role in the process of economic development and can contribute significantly to household food security. In order to improve the agricultural sector, the government should provide more funding for agricultural tertiaries and carry out researches on all areas of agricultural production. This will lead to more exports and improvement in the competitiveness of Namibia agriculture production in international markets.

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(Agribank) should also come up with a stable policy for loan disbursement to farmers at a reasonable interest payback. As we know that most of the people around the world often depend to the agriculture production and agriculture production has feeds the world by youth farmers worker so we will need to set up a potential program to the youth farming to guarantee for the future. Furthermore, let us also include payment for environmental services to youths engaged in sustainable agriculture in rural parts. Highlighting, encouraging and supporting youths and their roles of engagement in agriculture and deterrent from unhealthy lifestyles of urban areas is one way to reverse

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rural-urban migration. Therefore, visits, experience sharing, learning from fields, exchanges is a must if we are to sustain the efforts at global scale. The current strategies of government is ineffective. For economic growth, you ultimately need to get people working, but not just working, working in a useful way that not only produces useful things but also is innovating and developing. You need to encourage the expansion of industry but also encourage innovation to increase productivity.

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ONGOPOLO MINING LIMITED Ongopolo Mining Limited is in the process of restarting its Tschudi open pit mine and SX/EW processing facility, located 25 km west of Tsumeb. Applications are invited for the position of General Manager to head up the Tschudi Mine Operations for a period of 2 years.

GENERAL MANAGER Primary Purpose of this position The General Manager must establish a management plan and strategy to ensure that all engineering, mining and processing systems (structure, processes and people) are appropriately managed and optimised on a continual basis. The position reports to the Managing Director. Education and Experience requirements • Degree in Mining- ; Metallurgical-; Chemical-; Engineering • At least 20 years operational experience in the mining and processing industry, with at least 8 years experience in senior management positions • Postgraduate qualifications in management will be a distinct advantage • Previous experience managing a base metals Heap Leach SX-EW mining operation will be a distinct advantage • 1st Class Mine Managers Ticket as per country regulations will be an added advantage • Quarry Manager Ticket (Open Pit) as per country regulations will be an added advantage Key Accountabilities • Ensure consistent application of safety & health principles • Ensure development of site-specific plans/systems to reduce site-specific risks • Provide and sign off input to the Life of Asset Plan • Break down Group requirements and performance targets to site level. • Develop, plan and set production and service strategy objectives • Define clear process expectations for each of the key value chain processes and functions • Lead implementation of the Operating Model • Manage a portfolio of initiatives to sustainably deliver the strategic plan and business projects • Create coalition of support for site across broader organisation, • Ensure processes are in place to build relationships with key local stakeholders • Establish site-level local engagement forums • Create a purpose-led, high-performing culture Skills and Knowledge • Knowledge of Business improvement tools and techniques • Understanding of Commercial/business drivers in mining and processing industry • Integration and management of activities across value chain • Leadership skills for creating a culture of purpose-led high performance and change • Interpretation of benchmarks, identification of performance gaps and development of targets. • Effective influencing and management relationships • Experience in opencast mining operations • Experience in financial modelling and budgeting; • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and MS-Project; • Excellent communication, organisation and coaching skills; • Well-developed critical and analytical thinker, with the ability to challenge assumptions and propose appropriate solutions. Candidates must be Namibian citizens or holders of Namibian permanent residence permits and should hold a valid Code BE (08) drivers licence. Applications for the above position must be accompanied by a detailed CV and non-returnable certified copies of relevant qualifications. Please use the position title you are applying for as reference. Qualifying candidates may send their applications addressed to The Human Resource Manager by post to PO Box 40791, Ausspannplatz, Windhoek, or by Email: [email protected]

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 27 JANUARY 2023. Ongopolo Mining Limited is an equal opportunity employer

In 2016, Namibia became the first and only African country eligible for beef export to the United States. In recent years, the export of crops, vegetables, fruits, and forestry products has grown by value, of which table grapes has been the largest contributor. The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF) has initiatives, the Green Scheme and the National Horticulture Development Initiative (NHDI) aimed at increasing local agricultural production. The Green Scheme encourages the development of irrigated agronomic production with a target of reaching approximately 27 000 hectares. The government acknowledged that Green Scheme had not met many of its initial goals, less than 9,000 hectares were under irrigation and several of the Green Scheme projects struggled financially. Furthermore, a lack of knowledge is holding many farmers back from investing in new agricultural technology. Strong communal affiliations, particularly in the form of ethnic belonging, imply that economic inequalities are intimately linked to collective identities. One crucial aspect however is that critics in Namibia believed that the budget shortfalls were a reflection of the lack of engagement and consultation with key stakeholders. Furthermore, the conventional measurement of growth in agriculture does not reflect changes in income, but changes in the physical volumes of output. This can create serious discontent among farmers since their income can actually decrease as a result of the lower prices even when output increases. Recognizing and correctly valuing the performance, critical importance and increasing role of agriculture in economic development have important implications for public sector budgetary allocations and actual expenditures in agriculture, which continue to be low and inadequate. Since the performance of agriculture has been measured using information about actual output and the sale of raw materials, the sector’s contribution to the country’s economic development is highly undervalued.

Development Moreover, it needs to be recognized, however, that as Namibia moves from a stage of agriculture-based development, either the percentage share of primary agriculture or the percent-

age share of expanded agriculture to GDP will decrease significantly. This is because other sectors of the economy, especially the service sector, become much more dynamic, therefore growing faster especially in countries entering higher stages of development. It does not mean, though, that the agriculture or agribusiness sectors, become less important.

Transformation

The National Development Plans (NDP’s and HPP’s) sets out a broad vision of eliminating poverty and reducing inequality by 2030. We need to adopt new strategies aimed at sustainably increasing agricultural production. Meeting this challenge will require significant increases in investment, innovation and collaboration among all stakeholders. The World Economic Forum asserted, “Agriculture serves as a platform to build collaboration among stakeholders to achieve a vision of agriculture as a driver of food security, environmental sustainability and economic opportunity. The governments, business, farmers and civil society organizations have embraced and begun to implement this vision at global, regional and country levels”. Hence, to turn a profit in the agriculture sector requires expertise, access to market, access to financing and in most cases economies of scale. According to Robert Matsila, the project manager of the agro-industries business unit quoted “The margins are generally low and shrinking for the larger commercial farmers, and in these situations it is even harder for smallholders.” The Namibian government shall fast-track land reform, with the goal of ensuring that property is priced according to article 16 of the Namibia Constitution. The “willing seller, willing buyer” basis, which required both parties to enter into any deal voluntarily has been cited as a key reason for slow progress in land reform. We cannot talk about betterment of GDP whilst inequity in land ownership and access that resulted from apartheid still needs to be addressed, and so far the land reform programme has not substantially altered the agriculture sector. In conclusion, Namibia needs to take an innovative approach in the agricultural sector to find solutions to challenges unique to the country on a sectoral level. Policymakers responsible for agriculture, financial and macroeconomic policies need to establish interactions with the leading sub-sector intermediaries. This interaction helps establish and enhance knowledge bases in the agricultural sector regarding marketing, financing, risk management and technical expertise, all of which are critical elements in enabling agricultural finance. This can be said to be Namibia’s position and explains why the country’s agriculture contribution to GDP stands at 6.4% whilst is Namibia’s biggest employer of labour.

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he legendary Dakar rally in Saudi Arabia is just about half way through and the epic Audi Sport RS Q e-ton will today face the first part of the gruelling Empty Quarter marathon from Sheybah to Ardah in an opportunity to prove the world just what electric automobiles really are capable of. The distinguishing aspects of the Audi RS Q e-tron include its innovative drivetrain, its high-voltage battery charged while driving via an energy converter and the three motor-generator units, one on each axle and one part of the energy converter. The futuristic prototype that is now in its second evolution stage and its fundamentally new body optimizes weight and airflow, improved operating strategy and optimized control.

The battery weighs about 370 kilograms and has a capacity of around 52 kWh. Total system power output is just under 263 kW, equivalent to 358 horse-power. According to the official website Dakar.com, “the first part of the marathon stage is basically a love letter to rally raids. The counter will hit 4 000 kilometres of specials right after the start, taking the race well into extreme endurance territory. The route designers unsurprisingly marked the occasion with a gruelling stage on sand of every colour. Keeping the vehicles in one piece will be crucial as there will be no assistance trucks or mechanics to lend the competitors a hand at the bivouac.” Following its debut in the 2022 Dakar Rally with an innovative prototype, Audi has set out to prove that its alternative drive concept combines an electric drivetrain with a high-voltage battery and a highly efficient energy converter can conquer cross-country rallying. After four stage victories were possible at the first attempt in the first ap-

This is obviously not the race we had hoped for. Rolf Michl Head of Motorsport at Audi pearance last January, the aim from December 31, 2022 to January 15, 2023 is to achieve a podium result in the overall standings. Starting on New Year’s Eve, Mattias Ekström/ Emil Bergkvist, Stéphane Peterhansel/Edouard Boulanger and Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz will measure themselves against the competition in a prologue and 14 subsequent stages. The Empty Quarter with its towering dunes is particularly demanding. “We feel a nice sporting tension but also feel thoroughly prepared for the rally,” says Rolf Michl, Head of Motorsport at Audi. “Our car is now very reliable. The improvements compared

to the first-generation RS Q e-tron are significant. Our processes are much more well-rehearsed as well. Our goal is a podium position. We’ve prepared as thoroughly as possible, but all external factors remain unpredictable. We won’t experience them until the Dakar itself.” On Monday Team Audi Sport said that the first half of the 2023 Dakar Rally was an emotionally intense mix: Two stage victories and the Audi RS Q e-tron’s first three days in the lead at the world’s toughest rally were offset by setbacks for all three driver teams. Mattias Ekström/Emil Bergkvist were leading in Saudi Arabia after the prologue, Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz on the two following days. However, different damage on the hard stages threw them far back. Stéphane Peterhansel/Edouard Boulanger were in second place after the fourth special stage but dropped out two days later due to an accident. Dakar record winner Stéphane Peterhansel crashed on a dune on the sixth stage, where he landed extremely hard after a jump. His co-driver

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Edouard Boulanger subsequently complained of back pain. A helicopter took him to a hospital where doctors diagnosed a vertebral injury. Audi later had him flown out to specialists in Germany. Carlos Sainz/ Lucas Cruz tore off their left front wheel on landing at the same spot. The repair plus 18 hours of penalty time dropped the three-time Dakar winners far behind. Mattias Ekström/Emil Bergkvist lost 15 minutes due to a missed waypoint at the start. A stone that could not be spotted in a fast passage caused a broken rear left suspension on the seventh stage, followed the next day by damage to the cooling system. “This is obviously not the race we had hoped for,” says Rolf Michl. “However, with nine top-3 stage results over more than 3 000 stage kilometres, we showed that the Audi RS Q e-tron with its low-emission powertrain is absolutely competitive. Our goal therefore continues to be firstclass stage results.”

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SUSANA, is op soek na stryken stukwerk vir Donderdae en naweke. Sy is baie betroubaar. Skakel: 081-2025747 DM0202300407448

EUNIKE, is looking for a job as a domestic worker or office cleaner or housekeeper, 10 years experience. Call: 081-2782209 DM0202300407454

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ALUMINIUM & HARDWARE STOCKIST: Three positions available: Job Title: Driver / Warehouse Picker - Windhoek. Reports to: Warehouse controller - Windhoek. Main Purpose of Job: Take responsibility for picking and packing hardware or extrusions where required and/or delivery of such goods. In conjunction with warehouse controller to check all quantities of hardware or extrusions versus picking slips and invoices of customers and invoices of suppliers. Primary duties: * Take full responsibility of picking, wrapping loading and offloading of hardware and extrusions. * Take responsibility to check all hardware and extrusions versus picking slips to ensure goods are delivered correctly. * Take responsibility to check all hardware and extrusions versus invoices from customers to ensure all goods received correspond with invoices supplied. * Keep the warehouse clean and tidy at all times. * Have a friendly and helpful attitude towards all clients of NEW. * Take responsibility to wrap and load all relevant goods on customer vehicles. * Take responsibility to off-load supplier trucks and pack in designated racks after all goods had been checked against supplier invoices. * Do any deliveries as required by warehouse controller. * Agree to perform any lawful and reasonable instruction. * Follow Standard Operating Procedures as laid out in the company internal control document and abide by all Company policies and procedures. * A valid drivers license will be a requirement. A BE, C1E or CE driver’s license will be an advantage. Form an active part of the team to improve customer service and perform any other functions that may be requested by management from time to time. Application to: Francois du Toit. E-mail: [email protected] Closing date: 20 January 2023. Note – Short listed candidates may be required to do psychometric testing. Any formal application must be in writing and should be accompanied by a short CV. DM0202300407458

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CITY PETS: Algemene werkers met 5 jaar ondervinding benodig. Lewer CV persoonlik af by winkel in Baines Inkoopsentrum, Pionierspark, Windhoek. Tel. 061-237619 DM0202300407453

EASY SECURITY INSTALLATIONS: is looking for a Security Technician. Valid driver’s licence must be able to Weld, must be dedicated & willing to learn, able to work under pressure, experience will be an advantage, must be fluent in Afrikaans & English. Send CV to: [email protected]. DM0202300407456

Pharmacist Day implores us to take a moment to think of all the people who work as pharmacists. These poor folks help us to feel better, and only ever see us at our worst. Take a moment to visit a pharmacy with a smile on your face and a healthy bounce to your step – we’re sure you’ll surprise them!

KARIBU NAMIBIA TRADING CC, offer position similar to a sales manager, works at the store, needs 5 years experience and hardworking, be able to speak a bit Chinese. If you are interested, please send your CV to:[email protected] DM0202300407457

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LE MORGAN: A great opportunity: A Dynamic Company is looking for sales driven orientated individuals to become successful in sales and Marketing. Excellent opportunity for self motivated individuals who want to to join a winning sales Team. Market a well known & established product through referrals & exhibitions. No experience needed full training given. For interview please contact our office Le-Morgan 061-302322. DM0202300407450

AMPLE NATURE INVESTMENTS CC, requires 2 Agronomist specifically for its Naturally Ventilated Polyhouse. Location: Karibib Requirements: 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]. DM0202300407447

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AMETHYST SMART BRAINS ACADEMY: Registered Tuition& Examination Centre. *NSSCO Grade 11. *Cambridge IGCSE. *First time and upgrades. * Free Brain Coaching & Learner’s license lessons. Whatsapp: 081-8813691 or email: asbanamibia@gmail. com for application form. Call/Text: 081-5831999/061233721. Location: 7325 Rhino street, opposite Rhino Park Veterinary Clinic. DM0202200407380

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OTJOMUISE: Secure Complex with under roof parking and guardhouse Built-in cupboards and stove. Two bedrooms N$5,300. Water excluded, prepaid electricity. Available 1 February 2023 , 1st month’s rent + deposit. DM0202300407455

Huise te koop 028 Residential Prop. for Sale REHOBOTH BLOK A: 3 Bedroom free standing house (bic), kitchen bic & bis, dining, living room etc. plus 2 bedroom flat (bic), open plan kitchen (bic & bis) on one big erf 1 100m², N$1,1 million excluding cost. Call: 081-1415335. DM0202300407452

PLOT AND PLAN Package available in Walvis Bay by reputable developer, with more than 50 projects completed. Close to new Curro Walvis Bay Gymnasium School. 165m² 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom free standing house on 500m² erf. Complete turnkey. N$1,650,000 all inclusive. More information available on request, [email protected] 081-6447552. DM0202300407440

Market Watch To advertise call: The Classifieds t: 061-297 2055

Huise te koop 028 Residential Prop. for Sale ANGELS REAL ESTATE: Rehoboth Block A , 4 bedrooms (BIC), 4 bathrooms, kitchen (BIC), lounge/ dinning, TV room, stoep room, garage, carport plus1 bedroom flat. Price N$ 1,250 000. Contact Frank 0812571150 DM0202300407460

ANGELS REAL ESTATE: Swakopmund: Ocean View near Ocean View Spar, Duplex Townhouse 2 bedrooms (BIC), 2 bathrooms, guest toilet, lounge kitchen (BIC & BIS), single garage, indoor braai, courtyard. Price N$ 1,145 000. Contact Frank 081-2571150. DM0202300407461

ANGELS REAL ESTATE: Rehoboth Block G, Townhouse 2 bedrooms (bic), bathroom, kitchen (bic & bis), lounge, carport. Price N$ 460 000. Contact Frank 081-2571150. DM0202300407462

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Regskennisgewings Legal Notices

IN THE  High Court of Namibia Case No. HC-MD-CIV-ACTCON-2018/03618 In the matter between: STANDARD BANK NAMIBIA LTD, Plaintiff and DAVID JACOBUS VRIES, Defendant NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY In Execution of a Judgment of the above Honourable Court in the above mentioned suit, a sale will be held on Thursday, the 26TH of January 2023 at 11:00 at Erf 1886, Extension No 1, Swakopmund: CERTAIN: Erf 1886, Swakopmund Extension No 1 SITUATED: At Swakopmund, Registration Division “G”, Swakopmund, Erongo Region MEASURING: 1000 (one zero zero zero) square metres HELD BY: (T 6804/1994) ALLEGED IMPROVEMENTS DESCRIPTION: the following improvements are on the property (although nothing in this respect is guaranteed). The building comprising of: Main House: 1x living room, 1x dining room, 1x kitchen, 2x bed rooms with built-in cupboards with en-suite bathroom, toilet, basin and shower, 1x bathroom with bath, basin and toilet, 1x laundry room. Outside Building: 1x 2 bedroom flat, 1x 1 bedroom flat, 1x triple garage. 1. The property shall be sold by the Deputy-Sheriff of SWAKOPMUND subject to the Conditions of Sale that may be inspected at the Offices of the Deputy-Sheriff to the highest bidder on the auction and furthermore subject to approval by the preferent claimant. 2. The sale is subject to the provisions of the High Court Act No 16 of 1990,as amended, and the property will be sold “voetstoots” according to the existing title deed. 3. 10% of the purchase price to be paid in cash on the date of the sale, the balance to be paid against transfer, to be secured by a Bank or Building Society or other acceptable guarantee to be furnished to the Deputy-Sheriff within 14 (fourteen) days after the date of Sale. 4. The full Conditions of Sale will be read out by the Deputy-Sheriff on the day of the sale, but may be inspected at any time prior to the sale at the offices of the Deputy-Sheriff or at the office of the Plaintiff’s attorneys. Dated at Windhoek this day of November 2022. ENGLING STRITTER & PARTNERS Attorneys for Plaintiff 12 LOVE STREET WINDHOEK EY/bp/sd8363 DM0202200406813

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IN THE  High Court Of Namibia Held At Main Division Windhoek Case Number: HC-MD-CIV-ACTCON-2021/02138 In the matter between: STANDARD BANK OF NAMIBIA LIMITED, Plaintiff and FLORENCE GILLE, Defendant NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION Pursuant to a Judgement of the above Honourable Court granted on the 16th of SEPTEMBER 2022, the following immovable property will be sold “voetstoots” by the Deputy Sheriff for the District of ARANDIS on Wednesday, the 25th day of JANUARY 2023, at 11:00 at Erf 2437, Extension 5,Arandis, Namibia. CERTAIN: Erf 2437, Extension 5, Arandis, Namibia SITUATE: In the Town of Arandis, Registration Division “G” RESERVE PRICE: (a) Without a reserve price (b) Interest at 9.75% interest per annum from date of signature of conditions of sale ; (c) Deputy Sheriff’s fees IMPROVEMENTS: 2x Bedrooms, 1x Bathroom, 1x Lounge, 1x Kitchen The “Conditions of Sale in Execution” will lie for inspection at the office of the Deputy Sheriff in Walvisbay, and at the Head Office of Plaintiff in Windhoek at Plaintiff’s Attorneys, Koep & Partners at the undermentioned address. DATED at WINDHOEK this 24th day of NOVEMBER 2022. KOEP & PARTNERS Legal Practitioners For the Plaintiff 33 Schanzen Road Windhoek (REF: SN/ma/77712/DEB698) DM0202200407065

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO A COMMITTEE IN TERMS OF THE LIQUOR ACT, 1998 (Regulations 14, 26 & 33) Notice is given that an application in terms of the Liquor Act, 1998,particulars of which appear below, will be made tothe Regional Liquor Licensing Committee, Region: Oshana 1. Name and postal address of applicant: Mbangula Kornelius, P O BOX 877 Oshakati 2. Name of business or proposed business to which application relates: I-Phone Lounge 3. Address/location of premises to which application relates: Omatando No 2 , Ongwediva 4. Nature and details of application: Liquor Licence. 5. Clerk of the court with whom application will be lodged: Oshakati Magistrate 6. Date on which application will be lodged: 16 - 31 January 2023 7. Date of meeting of Committee at which application will be heard: 8 March 2023 Any objection or written submission in terms of section 28 of the Act in relation to the application must be sent ordelivered to the Secretary of the Committee to reach the Secretary not less than 21 days before the date of themeeting of the Committee at which the application will be heard. DM0202300407463

Market Watch Om te adverteer skakel: Kleinadvertensies t: 061-297 2055

PRICE: N$ 290, 000

• 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser VX 100 Series – gold colour • V8, 4,700cc, gasoline/petrol engine, automatic gearbox • 116,000 km genuine mileage, ex-diplomatic vehicle and NAM registered • Full house including 22-inch Antera rims with brand new tyres • Seven-seater with special conversion of door and console linings to match seat covers and the vehicle interior • A rare, splendid Beauty in an immaculate condition • Reluctant sale and priced to go: 290,000 NAD.

CONTACT: Joram (owner): +264-8 161 15182 or [email protected] ALTERNATIVE CONTACTS: Kujee: +264-81 857 8400 or Barney: +264-81 223 3331

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Regskennisgewings Legal Notices

REZONING NOTICE DUNAMIS CONSULTING TOWN, REGIONAL PLANNERS AND DEVELOPERS on behalf of the owners of Remainder of Portion 2 of the Farm Emmarentia No. 380 intends to apply to the Municipal Council of Windhoek for the following: * Subdivision of Remainder of Portion 2 of the Farm Emmarentia No.380 into Portion 1 and Remainder, * Rezoning of Portion 1 of Remainder of Portion 2 of the Farm Emmarentia No.380from “Residential” with a density of 1:1ha to “Street”; * Rezoning of Remainder of Portion 2 of the Farm Emmarentia No.380 from “Residential” with a density of 1:1ha to “RestrictedBusiness” with a bulk of 0.5; * Consent Use for Residential purposes including the existing dwellings; * Consent Use to operate a Butchery and a Slaughterhouse; * Consent Use for Urban Agriculture in the form of a Piggery and a Cuniculture(Rabbit Farming) and all supporting facilities; and * Consent to renew the existing Fitness Certificate to continue operating the Butchery while the rezoning process is being finalized. Remainder of Portion 2 of the Farm Emmarentia No. 380 is located within the flatter northern part of the Eastern Flats Area of Emmarentia. The property is currently zoned ‘Residential’ with a density of 1:1ha and measures 48,921m² in extent. It is proposed that Remainder of Portion 2 of the Farm Emmarentia No.380 be subdivided into Portion 1 and Remainder, and that the new Portion 1 of Remainder of Portion 2 of the Farm Emmarentia No.380 be rezoned from “Residential” with a density of 1:1ha to “Street”. It is further proposed that Remainder of the Remainder Portion 2 of the Farm Emmarentia No.380 be rezoned from “Residential” with a density of 1:1ha to “Restricted Business” with a bulk of 0.5. The new zoning of “Restricted Business” with a bulk of 0.5 as a primary use would allow the owner to operate in phases of consent uses for Residential purposes including the existing dwellings, a Butchery, a Slaughterhouse, for Urban Agriculture in the form of a Piggery and a Cuniculture (Rabbit Farming) and all supporting facilities on different total floor areas in line with the respective proposed activities. On-site parking as required in terms of the Windhoek Zoning Scheme will be provided for respectively. Further, take note that the locality plan of the Erf can be inspected at the Windhoek Town Council Customer Care Centre Town Planning Notice Board, 80Independence Avenue, Windhoek. Further take note that any person objecting to the proposed land use as set out above may lodge such objection together with the grounds thereof in Writing at the Windhoek Urban Planning Offices Room 518, 5th Floor, Town House Main Building within 14 days of the last publication of this notice and final date for comments or objections is 2 February 2023. DUNAMIS CONSULTING TOWN, REGIONAL PLANNERS AND DEVELOPERS Cell: +264 855 512 173 Tel: +264 833 302 241 Email: ndimuhona@dunamisplan. com DM0202300407459

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A chronic disease of InnoSun Energy Holding (PTY) Ltd is looking to hire a:

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Lead the development of new Renewable Energy Power Projects in Namibia and in Southern Africa: identify new commercial opportunities, reply to tender processes, develop the company project pipeline. Facilitate commercial negotiations for agreements including: land lease agreements (LLA), environmental impact assessments (EIA), regulatory approvals, electrical connection applications and agreements, and in the later stages of project development participate in the process of Equipment Procurement Contracts (EPC), Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and financing agreements of each project; Foster working relationships with external consultants, advisors, regulatory authorities, landowners and joint venture partners, convening meetings when necessary and bringing relevant matters to the attention of colleague’s and the MD; Keep abreast of Renewable Energy and wider power market developments, monitoring market activities in the RE sector and identifying potential opportunities for, and threats to, the Company’s strategy; Reporting to the French mother company on the progress made on the development, construction and operation of the power plants.

 Required Skills & Experience   Engineering / Business Schools profiles required   Master's degree and 3 to 5 years of proven Renewable Energy project development   French skills are compulsory as the candidate will work with a French management   Strong interpersonal and communication skills.   Knowledge of the Renewable Energy / Energy market in Namibia, the Region and Africa   Strong organizational skills   Serious, business-minded, professional mentality   Valid driver license   Ability to succeed in an entrepreneurial environment   Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)   Willingness to work a flexible schedule   Attention to detail  Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic work environment   Preference will be given to those with any of the following:  Passion for Sustainable Development / Renewable Energy   Good understanding and knowledge on solar/wind system or product   Solar Installer experiences   Technical engineer sales experiences  Solar system design experience

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Company presentation InnoSun is a Franco-Namibian company owned at 30% by Namibians and registered in Namibia. InnoSun is the first and largest Independent Power Producer in Namibia. Its aims are to develop, finance construct and operate renewable energy power plants (wind and solar). InnoSun has financed and constructed the Omburu solar power plant, first utility scale solar power plant in the country in 2015, and now operates three solar plants and one wind farm.

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Remuneration: To be negotiated Suitable candidates kindly forward CV’s to [email protected] Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Application due date: 20 January 2023 Schutzen Street No 2, PO Box 27527, Windhoek, Namibia InnoSun Energy Holding (Pty) Ltd, registration 2012/0550 Directors: Grégoire Verhaeghe, Thomas Verhaeghe, Stella Ileka, Ferdinand Nghiyolwa Schutzen Street No 2, PO Box 27527, Windhoek, Namibia Website: www.innovent.fr/en/innosun

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AL-ANON Family groups offer help for friends and relatives of alcoholics. They provide assistance for people who live with alcoholics. [email protected] VENUE: cnr Lüderitz and Kasino Street DATE AND TIME: Thursdays at 19H00

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VACANCY: OPERATIONS MANAGER The Manager will be responsible for the operations of the estate under the authority of EON Property Services and will report to the Estate Manager. • •

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Minimum Grade 12. Tertiary qualification relating to Estate/Property management will be an advantage. Thorough understanding of Estate dynamics – Articles of Association, Environmental management, Design Manual dynamics, general Estate rules and Sectional Titles Act. Good computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Proven record of employment of labour and machinery to achieve goals and optimal productivity. Extensive experience in dealing with committees relating to Security, Design review manuals, Public Open Space development and Common Area maintenance. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi task and plan and execute operational tasks on the Estate, with specific focus on asset management and budgetary control and forecasting. Strong leadership skills with proven track record of leading maintenance teams. Office hours starting at 07:00. Must be willing to do alternate weekend standby. Working knowledge of maintenance equipment – Bush cutters, firefighting machinery, generators etc. is a basic requirement. All round handy-man skills a must. Building, design and manufacturing experience will be a definitive advantage. Code B drivers licence essential. Code C and higher will be an advantage. Proven interaction and co-operation with City of Windhoek departments a definite advantage.

E-mail CV to [email protected] & [email protected] Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Closing date for submission of CV’s Friday 20 January 2023

Nampharm A vull line pharmaceutical wholesaler/distributor ov medicines, surgical, clinical and consumer products in Namibia has a vacancy vor a:

BUYER’S ASSISTANT Overview: The Assistant is responsible vor supporting the allocated Buyer in his/her daily activities in procurement. Qualifications & Experience: ° Experience in Pharmaceutical wholesale industry will be advantageous. ° Qualifications in pharmaceutical industry will be advantageous ° Grade 12 certificate compulsory Key responsibilities: ° Ensure that he/she carries out all day-to-day activities to support procurement operations ° Ensure that the Item Master is correctly maintained and stock levels are monitored ° Track and vollow up orders to ensure timely delivery ° Capture invoices, update internal records ° Assist Buyer to achieve departmental KPIs ° Ensure to maintain healthy relations with Manuvacturers/Vendors during the dayto-day interactions via email and telephone ° Ensure clear communication channels are maintained within the department, as well as cross-vunctionally Competencies and skills: ° Organized, responsible individual ° Disciplined and ability to work under pressure ° Time management and problem-solving skills ° Excellent team player, yet have the ability to vunction independently ° Strategic and logical thinking ° Detailed work ethic and good understanding ov supply chain procedures ° Statistical & Mathematical skills ° Excellent Communication skills in English – specifically speaking ° Excellent Computer skills with Microsovt Office experience (Word and Excel) is essential ° Namibian Citizenship

Send your CV’s to: E-mail: [email protected]

Closing date: 20 January 2023 Nampharm is an equal opportunity employer

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