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› Tanja Bause “Reeds as dogtertjie was ek lief daarvoor om kostuums aan te trek en as jong meisie het ek baie lief geword vir rolspel. Toe ek gestudeer het, het die droom ontstaan om as ’n prinses op ’n Disney-plesierboot te werk,” sê Therita Roodzant (26), die eienaar van Touch of Wonder Parties and Entertainment. In 2015, toe sy ’n student in Kaapstad was, het sy op ’n besigheid afgekom wat die vermaak by kinderpartytjies gelewer het. “Ek het onmiddellik aansoek gedoen om aan te sluit. Ek was van die begin af in my element. Ek moes vyf partytjies saam met ander lede doen as deel van my opleiding, maar is ná my tweede een al alleen na geleenthede gestuur.” Ná sy haar studies voltooi het, het sy verder kinders vermaak en ondervinding opgedoen. In 2018 is sy getroud en het sy teruggetrek na Namibië. “Ek was egter mal oor die werk en wou daarmee aangaan. Mettertyd het ek begin om die kostuums bymekaar te maak. Ek het sommiges van oorsee af bestel en ander het ek self gemaak.” Weens haar twee swangerskappe en die Covid-pandemie het die besigheid vir ’n paar jaar stilgestaan. In Januarie 2022 het sy dit begin bemark en die besigheid is aan die groei. “Ek doen al my karakters en vermaak self, met die hulp van my jonger sussie en my broers wat my soms uithelp. Ons het almal met dieselfde liefde vir rolspel en verbeelding grootgeword, so die passie loop deur ons almal se are. As my besigheid aanhou groei,

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Therita Roodzant sorg vir glimlaggies by ‘n kinderpartytjie in een van haar prinseskostuums. FOTO’S VERSKAF hoop ek om binnekort helpers aan te stel.” Thertia behartig slegs die vermaak-aspek van die partytjies met die droom om eendag alles van spyseniering tot dekor aan te bied.

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policy committee prefers to anchor inflation expectations close to the 4.5% midpoint of its target range of 3%-6%. Namibia has close economic ties with South Africa as the local currency is pegged to the rand. At the first monetary policy announcement policy announcement for the year in February, the BoN increased and fund and what better the we also use moderate in search tocelebrate 3% in 2023, whileAnglers way to the ministry of the elusive in January, SARB increased the repo rate by repo rate by 25 basis points from 6.75%. it than catch along the Namibian coastline. of financeofestimates family.” the domestic economy to 25 basis points from 7% to 7.25%. says Reverend Leon in the company The prime The repoPhoto rate Otis in Namibia weight category, the Daniels currently stands Janse van Rensburg, grow by 3.2% this year. lending secret rateweight in South Africa of the onetary policya member Therecurrently stands at 7%, while the prime lending rate stands at could organising Fin24Rules 10,325kg; recently reported that the committee.tightening globally, US be Federal at for 11.25%. the less than to win are also four prizes of10.75%. N$1 000 ties Bay Inflation high costs of key import items and The increased 9kg the secret weight Sports to 7.2% in the lucky draw, and in February load winners Reserve Club. its benchmark lending Anglers inraised the categories by canAfrica’s can cast South everyone be 7.325kg; annualwho consumer rose from will and forrate their lines 7% recorded shedding in South Africa could weigh in January. boughtinflation be determined from 06:00 with the the 25 a basis ticket points less from 4.75% to than has 5% as it Family sought via their to 6kg, for the a first scale name in monetary secret time the in fourthe fun months, secret edging to 7.0% weight set to close The onHe Namibia’s growth prospects. policy draw. Another announcement is in of The Bank at 16:00. each strike can be set in a balance adds that category. between curbingweight N$20 000 worthnext high inflation at February 4.325kg. from 6.9% the event has experiThe weight in January, of to The fishing according will be “The expected Namibia prizes highlighted this month. these factors asdetermined will be given angler whotoweighs enced (BoN) key and averting area is anywhere along further upheaval exceptional in advance. away throughout take place in the commercial Stats SA. growth since its in a fish the day risks to domestic growth. closest to the secret at the golf club to participants the coast and all fish must be weighed “For example, bankingin sector. weight, the less than 12kg The South African Reserve will Bank’s monetary be in at the HentiesGO who drop in. declared the winner.” BayTO GolfPAGE Club. 2 Tickets are available The weigh-in takes place for N$50 each at the Hen- at tackle stores along the coast. we “We constructed Thea church Bank ofinNamibia projects eco- encourage According to Swakopmund In addition, the South African Reserve Bank tothe Namibia Statistics Agency with the bring (NSA),them official domestic economy expanded by 4.6% (SARB) last week raised the their the opening families nomic growth planned to 3% in to moderate repo rate by 50 along. Easter The money we generate for June. in 2022. basis points from 7.25% to 7.75%. will be chan- significance carries huge 2023, from 4.6% recorded nelled in 2022. The for BoN projects economic growth to to our Christians construction At the first monetary

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fire dance. “There will also be many different food stalls choose from, including to savoury treats. If you sweet and just to make a day of trying want foods, you will be kept out new busy for hours.”

The market charges You can expect lots a small of fun in the entrance fee of N$10 sun in a safe, warm for children and atmosphere at the next welcoming (6-12 years) and N$20 for 13 and All-Day older. Children under Market taking place 6 enter for in Swakopfree. “The market charges mund on 8 April 2023. this entrance fee to be able “It’s the first All-Day to bring Market for visitors a full day of 2023 as well as the first wonderful Easter entertainment. Putting Market that we will on an be hosting at event of this nature, Tiger Reef,” says event paying the service providers for Danien van Niekerk. organiser, facilities and security According to Van Niekerk, there is the safety is pricey. We take no better way to spend and well-being of our visitors seriously and weekend than at the the Easter therefore coast, on the cannot compromise beach, surrounded by on lots of stalls these services on the offering set up by local small day.” businesses The empowerment and all-day live entertainment. of entrepreneurs and keeping the “Coupled with the fresh beach clean ocean are priorities for Van air, there will also be Niekerk. a gin “We take pride in hosting and loads of fun activities bar a clean event for all to enjoy. the kids busy throughout to keep Hosting an event like this regularly This includes a jumping the day. gives the castle fun community park, pony rides and and small businesses an Easter egg a much-needed hunt.” revenue boost. We are thankful for She adds that the entertainment the nity to make it a reality opportuline-up includes marimbas, while also variactively supporting ous solo acts as well the as a freestyle community at the same artistic time.”

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Ariel van The Little Mermaid, en van al my karakters kan ek seker myself die meeste deur haar uitleef. “Sy was ook die heel eerste kostuum wat ek self gemaak het toe ek nog gestudeer het. Ariel het definitief ’n spesiale plek in my hart, maar as ek moet kies om soos enige karakter vir ’n geleentheid aan te trek, is dit gewoonlik Elsa, want sy is sonder twyfel die gewildste karakter.” NA BL. 2

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karakter se temaliedjie en doen dan alles van poppekaste en magic shows tot skattejagte en gesigverf.” Sy het nie ’n gunstelingkarakter nie, omdat elkeen hul eie eienskappe, agtergrondstories en elemente het wat dit pret maak om in die karakter te verander. Volgens haar is daar wel van die kostuums en pruike wat ongemaklik is en wat sy baie verlig voel sodra sy dit kan uittrek. “Van jongs af was ek baie lief vir

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die konstruksiebedryf op Sondag 2 April vergader het om dié kwessie te bespreek. Die partye het besluit om die Teenkorrupsiekommissie van Namibië (ACC) te nader om ondersoek in te stel.

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“Mense moet verstaan grond in enige munisipale gebied is waardeloos tensy dit ontwikkel word.” ’n Besluit is ook geneem om die minister van landbou, water en grondhervorming, Calle Schlettwein, te nader om alle beweerde verdagte grondtransaksies in die dorp te staak. ’n Inwoner van Hentiesbaai, Christo

Retief, het gesê skaars ’n week nadat die verkoopstransaksie vir ’n gesogte erf van 25 hektaar by Solitudebaai vir sowat N$3 miljoen bevestig is, het dit aan die lig gekom nog ’n gesogte stuk grond is op die Noordduin onder dieselfde voorwaardes verkoop. “Gedeelte 98 van die Hentiesbaai Dorpsgrond No. 133 wat 25,6029 vierkante meter beslaan, is aan Florida Trading verkoop met die doel om ontwikkeling vir gemengde gebruik te vestig, ingevolge raadsbesluit CO17/26/10/2022,” het Retief op die WhatsApp-groep Henties Bay Info gesê. Retief het ook gesê net soos met Solitudebaai, is die prys slegs N$3,8 miljoen, ofte wel N$15 per vierkante meter, en in beide gevalle is geen openbare bod aangevra nie. “’n Openbare veiling is blykbaar nie eens oorweeg nie en geen plaaslike ontwikkelaars is genader oor moontlike deelname vir die ontwikkeling NA BL. 2 nie.”

Duisende senior burgers het nie dié maand die pensioenverhoging van N$100 ontvang nie. Op navraag het die minister van finansies en staatsondernemings, Ipumbu Shiimi, gesê: “Die ministerie in die presidensie verantwoordelik vir geslagsgelykheid is die regte owerheid om jou vraag te antwoord. “Ek kan bevestig dat die verhoging aan pensioenarisse terugwerkend sal wees sodra die begroting goedgekeur is. Ons bespreek steeds die begroting in die parlement. Ek glo teen Mei sal die begroting goedgekeur wees.” Dié ministerie se woordvoerder, Wilson Shikoto, het bloot gesê die ministerie van geslagsgelykheid, armoedeuitwissing en maatskaplike welsyn “is die toesighouer oor pensioen-uitbetaling”.

WAG OP MEDIAVERKLARING Die woordvoerder vir die ministerie in die presidensie verantwoordelik vir geslagsgelykheid, armoede-uitwissing en maatskaplike welsyn, Lukas Haufiku, het gesê sy ministerie is besig om aan ’n mediaverklaring te werk en het belowe om dit vry te stel sodra dit gereed is. Teen druktyd is nog geen verdere inligting ontvang nie. Die maandelikse toelaag vir gestremde mense sou ook dié maand met N$100 toegeneem het. Volgens die nasionale voorsitter van die Nasionale Federasie van Mense met Gestremdheid in Namibië (NFPDN), Matheus Hashoongo, wag sy lede ook op die verhoging, veral die minderjarige Namibiërs met gestremdhede, wie se toelaag vanaf N$250 tot N$1 400 per maand moet verhoog. “Soos dit aangekondig is, verwag ons die verhoging, maar ons weet nie hoe vinnig die ministerie sal werk nie, of wanneer ons dit sal ontvang nie. Op papier lyk dit goed maar ons wag nog,” het hy gesê.

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Namibië se eie sprokiesprinses VAN BL. 1 Tans bestaan haar karakteropsies uit ’n groot verskeidenheid en wissel van Tinkerbell tot Barbie, maar sy kan ook nuwe karakters skep. “Die kinders se opgewondenheid wanneer hulle my sien, is die rede hoekom my besigheid bestaan. Wanneer kinders glo ek is die ‘regte’ karakter en vrae begin vra oor die fynste besonderhede – hoe my kasteel lyk, of waar my prins is. Die kinders se verwondering is waarom my besigheid se naam “’n tikkie wonder’ beteken. Dis die vermoë om te kan verbeel en glo wat ek in kinders wil anker. In vandag se wêreld verloor kinders dié vermoë hopeloos te vroeg.” Thertia gebruik ook die platform om ’n boodskap aan kinders oor te dra. “Baie van die karakters wat ek uitbeeld, is veronderstel om die toonbeeld van uiterlike skoonheid en perfeksie te wees, maar die boodskap wat ek oordra, is dat dit nie gaan oor hoe jy lyk of wat jy dra nie. Eerder dat – deur ons gesindheid, beginsels en hoe ons ander mense behandel – elke meisie ’n ware prinses en elke seun ’n superheld kan wees. Dat skoonheid en waarde van binne af kom en dat jy nie jou waarde moet soek deur jouself met ander te vergelyk nie. “Dis ’n boodskap wat vele kinders al telkemale gehoor het, maar as hulle dit van die prinsesse hoor na wie hulle so baie opkyk, is hulle net altyd baie meer geneig om dit te glo.” Diegene wat meer wil weet, kan op die Touch of Wonder PartiesFacebookblad gaan loer.

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se banknote aangekla is. Scott Mbah is Saterdag saam met ’n Namibiër in hegtenis geneem toe hulle in die besit van 200 vervalste N$200-note en 120 vervalste US$100 note gevind is.

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Die Kameroense burger Scott Mbah het gister in die landdroshof op Windhoek verskyn op klagte van die vervalsing van banknote. FOTO IRÉNE-MARI VAN DER WALT

Mbah beplan glo om skuldig te pleit op die klagte waarop hy teregstaan en sal na verwagting sy pleit op 17 April lewer wanneer sy saak geskeduleer is om te hervat. Die staat het aangevoer dat die waarde van die note eers deur die Bank van Namibië en die Amerikaanse ambassade in Namibië vasgestel moet word.

‘OOP EN DEURSIGTIG’ Coetzee het inwoners aangeraai om die Wet op Plaaslike Owerhede no. 23 van 1992 te raadpleeg, wat aan plaaslike owerhede die reg verleen om eiendom oor te dra. “Afdeling vyf, artikel 30 van die wet bemagtig plaaslike owerheidsrade om enige vaste eiendom te bekom,

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Kusdorp ontstoke oor grondverkope VAN BL. 1 Volgens hom word die totale grondwaarde by Solitude tussen N$70 miljoen en N$100 miljoen bereken en die munisipaliteit sou dit deur middel van ’n veiling kon behaal. “Die huidige markwaarde van grond op Hentiesbaai wissel vanaf N$750 tot N$2 100 per vierkante meter vir erwe teen die strand en die erf wat verlede week aan Neral Investments by Sunbay/Solitude verkoop is, is die laaste van 74 erwe wat beskikbaar is teen Hentiesbaai se strand.” Een inwoner wou weet of inwoners geen sê in die saak het nie en ’n ander het gesê sy sal haar eiendom verkoop en trek. “Ontspan. Teen die tyd dat hierdie dinge regtig gebeur, sal ons dood en begrawe wees,” het ’n ander een geantwoord.

Mbah is borgtog geweier weens die feit dat sy buitelandse burgerskap hom ’n potensiële vlugrisiko maak. Mbah se Namibiese medebeskuldigde het egter nie gisteroggend saam met hom in die hof verskyn nie. “Dis onmoontlik, hulle was al twee by die hof,” het die woordvoerder vir die Namibiese polisie, adj.komm. Kauna Shikwambi gesê. Republikein het hierdie kwessie onder die aandag van die ministerie van justisie se woordvoerder, Viktoria Hango, gebring, maar het teen druktyd geen uitklaring hieroor ontvang nie.

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te huur, te verpand of te verhuur of verkoop of, andersins, sodanige vaste eiendom op enige wyse aan die staat, ’n streekraad of enige ander plaaslike gesagsraad oor te dra of, tensy die minister anders bepaal, via openbare veiling aan enige ander persoon,” het sy aangehaal. Oor die kwessie van raadsnotules of agendas wat nie beskikbaar is nie, het Coetzee gesê die raad druk slegs 12 kopieë vir spesifieke partye, soos die kantoor van die goewerneur. “Ons het nie geld om kopieë te druk vir verspreiding soos die munisipaliteite van Swakopmund en Walvisbaai nie. Welgedaan aan hulle dat hulle dit kan doen!” Sy het ook beklemtoon dat artikel 14 van die wet op plaaslike owerhede (afdeling 2) bepaal dat elke vergade-

ring van ’n plaaslike owerheidsraad oop vir die publiek sal wees, behalwe met betrekking tot aangeleenthede wat verband hou met aanstellings en enige aanbod wat deur die raad gemaak moet word deur middel van tenders of die aankoop van enige eiendom. “Die Hentiesbaai plaaslike owerheid streef daarna om ’n oop, deursigtige en akkommoderende entiteit te wees wat alle Namibiërs verwelkom om eiendom in die dorp te koop.”

ONTWIKKELING Die burgemeester van die dorp, Lewies Vermaak, het gesê Hentiesbaai moet ontwikkel word. “Ons is ’n Klas 2-munisipaliteit en ministeriële goedkeuring is aan ons

verleen om grond te verkoop. Ons het vasgestel om dit teen N$15 per vierkante meter te verkoop. Die ontwikkelaars moet ook verseker dat alle vereiste dienste ten volle verskaf word. Sodoende kan ons uiteindelik ’n Klas 1-munisipaliteit word.” Vermaak het verduidelik sodra grond ontwikkel is, sal dit geld vir die munisipaliteit genereer. “Mense moet verstaan grond in enige munisipale gebied is waardeloos tensy dit ontwikkel word. “Ons het geld nodig om dienste soos byvoorbeeld padinstandhouding te verskaf en sal eers fondse hiervoor kan genereer sodra mense begin gebruik maak van dienste wat deur die munisipaliteit op ontwikkelde grond verskaf word.” – [email protected]

› Jemimah Ndebele Die minister van justisie, Yvonne Dausab, versoek dringende hervorming van die direktoraat van die meester van die hooggeregshof, vanweë kommer oor die buitensporige vertragings wat dikwels voorkom. “Die mandaat van hierdie direktoraat het ’n impak op die lewens van diegene in die mees haglike omstandighede in ons samelewing. Die terugvoering van die publiek dui daarop dat ons ’n lang pad het om te gaan in die verskaffing van voldoende en gehalte-diens,” het Dausab tydens haar parlementêre begrotingsmotivering gesê. Sy het die afhandeling van oorledenes se boedels en die betaling van toelaes deur die Guardian Fund as sleutelgebiede uitgelig. “Te veel vertragings word veroorsaak as gevolg van die nienakoming van voorgeskrewe tydlyne asook swak kommunikasie tussen amptenare en eksekuteurs of agente wat aangestel is om die boedels namens die eksekuteurs te administreer,” het sy gesê.

ETIESE BEKOMMERNISSE Dausab het ook kommer uitgespreek oor die etiese optrede van agente wat deur die meester se kantoor aangestel is, aangesien meer en meer gevalle van oneerlikheid, wanhantering van boedelbates en algemene

Die minister van justisie, Yvonne Dausab, vra vir hervorming. FOTO ARGIEF minagting van die erfgename se belange aangemeld is. “Die belanghebbendes wat betrokke is om hierdie besorgdheid te takel, sal binnekort byeen geroep word om oplossings vir dié kwessies te vind. Kliëntesorg by die kantoor van die meester is ook ’n groot bekommernis wat die ministerie op ’n deurlopende basis deur opleiding sal takel, wat emosionele intelligensieopleiding van personeel insluit,” het sy gesê.

PROJEKTE Verder het Dausab die bou van ’n hofgebou op Keetmanshoop, wat in geslagsgebaseerde geweldsake sal spesialiseer, asook hofstrukture op Okahao en Hoachanas aangekondig. Sy het verder die platform gebruik om die dispuut van die Katima Mulilo-landdroshof op te klaar. “Die aangeleentheid is ’n voortdurende geskil tussen die ministerie van justisie en die kontrakteur wat vir die projek aangestel is. Dié dispuut is aan arbitrasie onderwerp, wat sedertdien ook misluk het. Die saak sal nou na die hooggeregshof geneem word vir ’n aansoek om die besit van die gebou te verkry om die projek te voltooi,” het sy verduidelik. Die minister het ’n begroting van N$599 miljoen voorgestel.

Inkoopsentrum bied unieke betaalopsie aangesien dit saam met die implementering van ’n nuwe inligtingstoonbank in Maerua Mall se eet- en drinkarea bekendgestel word,” lui die mediaverklaring wat Maerua ná die bekendstelling uitgereik het.

KAART Hierdie kaart maak verkooppunt-aankope by enige en alle winkels in die inkoopsentrum moontlik. Die geskenkbewys is ’n laerisiko-betalingsoplossing vir kliënte wat her-

Leerling stap daagliks 14 km vir ’n beter toekoms ’n Negentienjarige stap elke dag vanaf die dorpie Omhito na die skool om sy droom te verwesenlik om eendag ’n onderwyser te word.

Moses Nghitotelwa (19) is ’n leerling aan die Oshikunde Gekombineerde Skool.

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oses Nghitotelwa word elke oggend vyfuur wakker om vir sy twee uur lange staptog na die Oshikunde Gekombineerde Skool in die Ohangwenastreek voor te berei. Moses is een van talle leerlinge wat daagliks dié afstand skool toe moet stap. Dié 19-jarige stap elke dag vanaf die dorpie Omhito na die skool om sy droom te verwesenlik om eendag ’n onderwyser te word. Moses woon alleen in sy oorlede ouma se huis. Hy sê hy gaan slaap gereeld honger en dit het ’n negatiewe impak op sy studies. Hy word soms gedwing om by sy bure om hulp te gaan aanklop. Hy het aan Republikein se susterkoerant, Namibian Sun, gesê hoewel sy ma in dieselfde dorp bly, is sy met ’n ander man getroud. “My ma sorg nie vir my nie. My tannie van Walvisbaai stuur vir my kos met ’n bus. Ek weet net my pa is in Ondangwa en ek het hom laas gesien toe ek 11 jaar oud was,” het hy vertel. Moses sê hy is gemotiveerd om eendag ’n wetenskaponderwyser te word. Die onderwysers by sy skool het hom geïnspireer en hy wil ’n beter toekoms

bruikbaarheid en aanpasbaarheid bied. Die geskenkbewys is ’n Visa-kaart waarmee kaarthouers veilig kan koop, aangesien dit PINverifikasie voor ’n transaksie vereis. Die gebruik hiervan is nie soos ander winkelgeskenkbewyse beperk tot ’n enkele winkel, handelsmerk of groep

handelaars nie. Dit laat slegs aankope by winkels toe en geen kontantonttrekkings by OTM’e of winkels nie. Geld kan voortdurend op die kaart gelaai word, byna soos om ’n debietkaart te hê, maar sonder ’n bankrekening. “Hierdie kaart kan gesien word as ’n voorskou van die soort grens-

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vir homself skep. Hy wens dat hy in die skool se koshuis kon woon wat tans meer as 200 leerlinge van omliggende gemeenskappe huisves. “Ek was verlede jaar in die koshuis. Een van die onderwysers het my koshuisgeld betaal, maar vanjaar kon ek dit nie bekostig om die fooie te betaal nie,” het hy gesê.

TALLE ANDER LEERLINGE Die Ohangwenastreek se onderwysdirekteur, Isak Hamatwi, het aan Namibian Sun gesê hy is onbewus van hierdie spesifieke leerlinge wat sulke lang afstande stap, maar dat sommige afstande verminder word namate nuwe skole opgerig word. Hy het bygevoeg die bou van nuwe skole dui daarop dat die kwessie aandag geniet. Die skoolhoof, Hoster Simasiku, sê die meerderheid van die leerlinge wat nie in die koshuis is nie, stap daag-

verskuiwende innovasie wat ons hoop om na die Namibiese mark te bring, aangesien ons ook begin

liks lang afstande om by die skool uit te kom omdat hul plaaslike gemeenskappe nie sekondêre onderwys aanbied nie. “Die koshuis is reeds oorvol, want ons het die vereiste kapasiteit oorskry,” het hy gesê. Hoster voeg by dat die opgradering van die koshuis sowel as klaskamers beplan word. “Ons kan nie waarborg dat alle leerlinge in die koshuis gehuisves sal word teen die tyd dat die opgradering voltooi is nie, maar dis ons prioriteit om al die leerlinge wat lang afstande stap, in die koshuis te akkommodeer,” het hy afgesluit. Moses het leerlinge wat in dieselfde situasie as hy is, aangemoedig om nooit moed op te gee nie en vorentoe te kyk, goeie dinge sal uiteindelik kom. Hy het ook ’n beroep op barmhartige Samaritane gedoen om hom by te staan met wat hulle ook al kan, om sy lewe makliker te maak.

met die eerste fase van die herposisionering van Maerua Mall, waar ons voortdurend daarna

streef om ’n meer gerieflike en aangename inkopie-ervaring aan ons kliënte te bied.”

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» Moses gaan slaap gereeld honger

Ons het nog ’n lang pad om te gaan, sê Dausab

Die Maerua Mall-geskenkbewys en inligtingstoonbank is op Saterdag 1 April by dié inkoopsentrum bekend gestel. Dié geskenkbewys is ’n unieke produk wat ontwikkel is in samewerking met Bank Windhoek, wat die unieke funksionaliteit van die kaart moontlik gemaak het. Hoewel dit ’n geskenkbewys genoem word, is hierdie ’n meer veelsydige produk. “Ons glo hierdie kaart sal aansienlike voordele vir ons kliënte inhou,

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» Uitsaaier nader hof oor Recon-uitsending

Media-ombudsman, NBC stamp nog koppe Die verhoorkomitee oor mediaklagtes en die mediaappèlkomitee het reeds bevind dat die betrokke uitsending eensydig was.

spreek en was die gesprek nie eensydig nie. Die respondente het reeds aangedui dat hulle die saak gaan teenstaan en partye het Maandag voor regter Herman Oosthuizen verskyn. Die saak is tot 22 Mei uitgestel en die respondente moet ingevolge ’n hofbevel hul beantwoordende verklarings voor 19 April indien.

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ie Namibiese Uitsaaikorporasie (NBC) het die hoërhof in Windhoek genader in ’n poging om ‘n klag teen hom tersyde te stel. Die klag het betrekking op ’n Talk of the Nation-uitsending oor Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica) se olie- en gaseksplorasie in die Kavangostreke. Die media-ombudsman, John Nakuta, het ná die betrokke uitsending op 29 Maart 2021 ’n klag ontvang dat die program betaalde inhoud van die ministerie van myne en energie bevat het, wat slegs individue van die staatsektor ingesluit het. Die betrokke uitsending het glo versuim om ander standpunte oor ReconAfrica se bedrywighede in Namibië in te sluit. Die verhoorkomitee oor mediaklagtes het ná ’n openbare verhoor en hersiening deur die media-appèlkomitee bevind dat die program wel eensydig was. NBC versoek nou ’n bevel van die

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Die besturende direkteur van NBC, Stanley Similo. FOTO’S ARGIEF hoërhof om dié twee beslissings, asook Nakuta se aanvanklike besluit om die klag te ondersoek, te hersien en tersyde te stel. NBC het erken die betrokke uitsending het slegs individue uit die staatsektor ingesluit, maar sê die publiek is die geleentheid gegun om vrae tydens die regstreekse uitsending te vra. Volgens die NBC was positiewe en negatiewe aspekte van die olie- en gaseksplorasieaktiwiteite be-

NBC se besturende direkteur, Stanley Similo, sê in sy verklaring Nakuta was partydig toe hy beslis het die uitsaaier het die kode vir media-etiek en -gedrag oortree. Volgens sy verklaring het Nakuta op die dag van die openbare verhoor aangekondig dat hy homself aan die verhoor moet onttrek op grond van sy betrokkenheid by die Economic Social Justice Trust wat sterk menings oor ReconAfrica se olieboorbedrywighede uitgespreek het. Die NBC voer aan dat Nakuta reeds ’n besluit geneem het om die klagte te ondersoek ten spyte daarvan dat hy by die trust betrokke was. “Geen twyfel bestaan dat die ombudsman se besluit onreëlmatig was nie. Hy het versuim om homself te onttrek aan al die besluitnemingsprosesse met betrekking tot die klag. Hy het ondanks sy konflik van belange

Die NBC het die hoërhof genader in nog ‘n poging om ‘n klag teen hulle tersyde te laat stel. besluit daar is gronde vir ’n klag teen die NBC,” lui Similo se verklaring. Hy sê verder die klag is ook nie binne 30 dae ná die uitsaaidatum aanhangig gemaak soos in die gedragskode gestipuleer word nie. Die program is op 29 Maart 2021 uitgesaai en die klag is op 6 Mei 2021 ingedien. Verder word aangevoer dat Nakuta geen poging aangewend het om bemiddeling tussen die partye te bewerkstellig soos deur die gedragskode voorgestel word nie.

‘FOUTE’ In Similo se verklaring beweer hy ook die verhoorkomitee het sy beslissing gebaseer op bewerings wat nie deur bewyse gestaaf is nie. Daar is geen bewyse dat die uitsen-

ding ’n betaalde advertensie was wat as nuus voorgelê is nie, het hy uitgelig. Verder beweer Similo dat die media-appèlkomitee ’n fout gemaak het deur die appèl van die hand te wys. Die media-appèlkomitee het in sy uitspraak gestel dat hulle die program gekyk het en tot die gevolgtrekking gekom het dat die program eensydig was. Die NBC sê hulle het geen versoek ontvang om die uitgesaaide materiaal aan die media-appèlkomitee te verskaf nie. “Die media-appèlkomitee se besluit is deurspek met onreëlmatighede deurdat dit bewyse oorweeg het wat nie behoorlik voor dié komitee geplaas is nie. Dit maak die komitee se beslissing nietig.” – [email protected]

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Die Aviation Centre of Excellence Namibia gaan saam met die Finse maatskappy Airrhow saamwerk om sy gebrek aan vaardigheid in die bedryf te takel. FOTO ARGIEF bygevoeg. Die Aviation Centre of Excellence Namibia sal met die Finse maatskappy Airrhow saamwerk om sy gebrek aan vaardigheid in die bedryf te takel. “Een van die inisiatiewe wat Namibië van stapel gestuur het om hierdie ernstige uitvloei van kundigheid en retensie-uitdagings te oorkom, is ons vennootskap met die Finse Airrhow-groep om ’n lugvaartsentrum van uitnemendheid in Namibië te vestig. Dit sal verseker dat Namibië voldoende geskoolde lugvaartpersoneel het om vir sy mark en verder voorsiening te maak,” het hy gesê. Mutorwa het ook lugvaartondersoekers se onvermoë benadruk om op gelyke voet met op-

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leidingstandaarde te bly weens beperkings wat weens die Covid-19pandemie ingestel is. Volgens hom kon ondersoekers nie opleiding buite die land ondergaan nie. “Ondersoekers kon weens reisbeperkings nie herhalende opleiding ontvang om vaardighede te handhaaf nie, daarom word verwag dat dit afgehandel sal word,” het Mutorwa gesê. Hy het bygevoeg: “’n Bedrag van N$6,8 miljoen sal opsy gesit word om die opleidingstekorte van die ondersoekers te takel.” Mutorwa het gesê die Namibië Burgerlugvaartowerheid (NCAA) sal ook voldoende gekapitaliseer moet word weens ’n afname in lugreise en in lugvaarttariewe wat inge-

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Veeartsenygrens tussen Namibië, Angola ter sprake › Ellanie Smit Die ministerie van landbou, water en grondhervorming beoog om in hierdie boekjaar ’n haalbaarheidstudie van stapel te stuur vir die vestiging van ’n veterinêre versperring op die grens tussen Namibië en Angola. Dit om doeltreffend te voorkom dat bek-en-klouseer en longsiekte (CBPP) die noordelike kommunale gebiede binnekom. Namibiërs noord van die veeartsenykordonheining – ook bekend as die Rooilyn – wie se vleis nie suidwaarts oor die lyn geneem mag word nie, stel lankal voor dat die heining eerder na die grense met Angola verskuif moet word. Meer as 1,1 miljoen beeste is teen CBPP ingeënt en meer as 500 000 beeste is gedurende die 2022-’23-boekjaar in die noordelike kommunale gebiede (NCA) teen beken-klouseer ingeënt. Anna Shiweda, adjunk-landbouminister, het dit in haar begrotingsmotivering gesê en bygevoeg dat die veebedryf steeds een van die hoekstene vir die meerderheid Namibiërs se lewensbestaan is. Deur Namibië se doeltreffende veeartsenydienste verseker die land marktoegang vir sy beesvleisprodukte om na nismarkte soos die Verenigde State, China, Noorweë en die Europese Unie uitgevoer te word, het sy gesê. “Die regering het eweneens in veewaardeketting-infrastruktuur in die NCA belê om die ekonomiese potensiaal vir veral landelike gemeenskappe en sy produsente te ontsluit.”

ONGEËWENAAR In dié verband het die Katima Mulilo-abattoir weer in 2021 operasioneel geword en – vir die eerste keer in Namibië se geskiedenis – het beesvleisprodukte van die NCA streekmarkte soos Ghana, Angola en die Demokratiese Republiek die Kongo (DRK) bereik onder kommoditeitsgebaseerde handel en “met ongeëwenaarde kwaliteit en veiligheid.” Vir die 2023-’24-boekjaar sal die ministerie fokus op die verkryging van verskeie dosisse entstowwe, en jaarlikse inentingsveldtogte en plaasinspeksies onderneem volgens die beste internasionale standaarde. Die ministerie sal ook diagnostiese materiaal aanskaf en die instandhouding van die sentrale veeartsenylaboratorium ondersteun. Volgens haar sal ’n haalbaarheidsassessering vir die uitbreiding van die Vlak 3- bioveiligheidlaboratorium by die sentrale veeartsenylaboratorium ook onderneem word vir die vestiging van kapasiteit vir plaaslike entstofproduksie in die toekoms. Verder sal die bou van en opknappings by veeartsenyklinieke begin om aan die vereistes van die veterinêre raad te voldoen, en vir doeltreffende lewering van dienste in verskeie streke van die land. Sy het gesê die beesvleiswaardeketting sal in die NCA ontwikkel word om die ingebruikneming van abattoirs moontlik te maak, terwyl konstruksie by die Ongwediva-vleisverwerkingsaanleg voltooi sal word. Die voorgestelde begroting is N$1,75 miljard.

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BYBELSE WYSHEID DR. ANNES NEL Kolossense 1:15,16,19: “Die Seun is die beeld van God, van God wat self nie gesien kan word nie. God het deur Hom alles geskep. God het besluit om met Sy volle wese in Hom te woon.” Watter gedagtes roep Jesus by jou op? Byna alle mense bewonder Hom as ’n profeet wat goeie waardes voorgestaan en geleer het. Ander bewonder Sy moed teen die godsdiensleiers en Sy volharding in Sy lyding. Die Bybel praat van Hom as die ware God. Ps. 146 praat van die Here wat hemel en aarde gemaak het (146:6). Wie is groter as dit? Kan jy jou indink dat Jesus nooit bestaan het nie? Wat sou van ons en die wêreld geword het? Hy is uniek, want Hy het ook die dood oorwin (1:18). Hy het vir ons kom wys dat God se hart vol versoening, vrede, verlossing en vergifnis is (1:13,14,20). Hy is Here oor die kerk en die wêreld (1:16,18). Ons kon nie Jesus uitdink nie, want

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Ons leef in ’n vinnig veranderende wêreld, maar die mens is nie altyd gemaklik met al die veranderinge wat om hom plaasvind nie. Dit stel ons bloot aan die onbekende en soms die ongemaklike waarmee ons nie gekonfronteer wil word nie. Maar, wat is verandering nou eintlik? Eenvoudig gestel is verandering die vervanging van iets met iets meer doeltreffend en meer kostedoeltreffend. Net eers die volgende. Eerstens, moet dit wat ons in die toekoms deur hierdie proses wil bereik, duidelik wees. Tweedens moet die transformasieproses gerig wees op hierdie doelwitte. Derdens is dit ’n kollektiewe proses; almal moet inkoop. Laastens moet die veranderingsproses behoorlik bestuur word. Die privaat sektor blyk heelwat suksesvol hierin te wees terwyl die staatsektore maar ’n bietjie sukkel. Sedert onafhanklikwording in 1989 het onderwys al heelwat veranderinge ondergaan. Daar moes natuurlik dringend van die pre-onafhanklikheidsbeleide ontslae geraak word. Die skoolstelsel, onderwysopleiding, kurrikula, onderrig en leermateriaal het radikaal verander. Ons toelatingskoerse het gestyg, meer fasiliteite is voorsien en baie meer onderwysers is aangestel. Baie werkswinkels en konferensies is gehou waar behoeftes uitgewys is en rigting bepaal is. Maar, daar is nog baie areas wat gehalteonderwys nog pootjie en dit lyk asof sommige areas net nie uit die blokke kan kom nie. Behalwe dat nie almal die laaste graad bereik nie, is die prestasies van diegene wat wel daarin slaag, maar baie power. Daar is nog ’n groot gaping tussen die toelatings- en konstruksiekoerse en ons sukkel om die onderwysbeloftes wat in die Grondwet gemaak word, behoorlik na te kom. Nou, waar lê die probleem dan? Een van die moeilikste olifante om uit die voorkamer te kry, is die gebrekkige begroting. Die geallokeerde bedrae

is te min en dit sit ’n kettingreaksie aan die gang; klaskamers is te min, leerling-klaskamer- en leerling-onderwyser-koerse is te hoog, baie skole kla nog oor onderrig- en leermateriaal en die landelike skole het nie die nodige akkommodasiegeriewe nie. Hierdie retoriek hoor ’n mens jaar na jaar. ’n Ander olifant wat moeilik is om uit die voorkamer te kry, is kostedoeltreffendheid. Hoe kostedoeltreffend is ons? Kry ons die verwagte waarde vir ons geld sonder om tyd, energie en bronne te vermors? Werkwinkels wat onder andere ten doel het om gehalteonderwys met beskikbare bronne te bevorder, het dikwels net die teenoorgestelde effek. Ek wonder dikwels of die kostes wat aangewend word om hierdie indiensopleidingprogramme aan die gang te hou, ooit opgeweeg word teen die werklike uitkomste. En ook, of daar al deeglike ontledings van geleentheidskoste (“opportunity cost”) gemaak is. En, wanneer die deelnemers terug is by hul onderskeie diensstasies, of hulle die nuut verworwe kennis met ander deel. En, is daar al ’n kostestudie onderneem om te bepaal of die onderwyskonferensies die vrugte afgewerp het? Die laaste konferensie het ’n stryery oor universiteitstoelating tot gevolg gehad, wat ontaard het in ’n aanval op die onafhanklikheid van die universiteit. En dan, die instandhouding van skoolameublemente! Hier is ’n onderwyseres op ons dorp wat dit op haarself geneem het om, met die hulp van leerlinge, ameublemente te herstel. Merkwaardig! By die streekkantoor, ’n hanetreetjie van hierdie skool, lê ’n paar honderd stoel- en lessenaarrame op die agterwerf. Hierdie “wrakke” kon al teen minimum koste herstel gewees het. Oor die natuur het iemand laat val: “One reason nature is efficient, is because there is no waste. Everything produced creates value for others and is consumed by others on the basis of value.”

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Ons het onlangs vir vier nagte by Okaukuejo se kampeerplek uitgespan. Net voor ons vertrek uit Windhoek het ek weer ’n gesprek op Facebook gesien oor die toestand van NWR se kampeerplekke. Iemand het gevra hoe die geriewe in Okaukuejo lyk en soos gewoonlik het daar ’n storm losgebars van mense wat meestal negatiewe kommentaar gelewer het. Hulle het die persoon aangeraai om liewers buite Etosha te kamp en dan daagliks in te ry. Ek moet sê ek was bang, maar het vinnig agtergekom dat dié vrees totaal onnodig was. Die kommentare was totaal ongegrond en die mense waningelig. Die personeel, van die ontvangs, die skoonmakers, die wagte, en die dame in die winkel, was ontsettend vriendelik en as hulle gehoor het jy is ’n Namibiër, het hulle die Engels

gelos en begin Afrikaans praat. Dan is daar éérs lekker gesels. Elke oggend wanneer ons ons daaglikse ys gekoop het, het hulle ons ingelig waar mense verskillende wildspesies gesien het. Die kampeerterrein is skoon en netjies. Ons was vroeg daar en het plek onder ’n reuse-akasia gekry. Elke oggend was die man daar en het die braaiplek skoongemaak. Die roosters by elke braaiplek was ook in ’n goeie toestand. Ek was al by privaat plekke waar daar geen rooster of een met gate was. Mense word versoek om hul vullis in verskillende dromme te gooi. Daar is een vir onder meer plastiek, metaal en glas. Meeste mense doen die regte ding, maar daar is mos altyd die uitsondering. Elke oggend kom die werkers en sorteer die vullis in die regte dromme. Hulle is nie nors nie - inteendeel, jy word nog steeds met ’n hartlike “goeiemôre” gegroet.

Die storte en toilette is skoon en word gereeld skoongemaak. Ja, daar is tekens van verval, maar dit beïnvloed nie die werkende toestand van geriewe of die skoonheid nie. Die probleem is die kampeerders. Ek het nog nooit sulke vuil toilette gesien nadat die kampeerders (vroue!) die oggend daardeur is nie. Toiletrolle lê langs die vullisdrom. Stukkies toiletpapier lê die vloer vol. Die toilet is verstop, maar dit keer niemand om dié toilet te gebruik nie. Dit is vieslik. Ons het dit aangemeld en die werker het die boodskap onmiddellik deurgegee en dieselfde dag is dit reggemaak. Sy het selfs die moeite gedoen om na ons toe terug te kom en vir ons te sê dat die probleem opgelos is. Aandete in die restaurant het uit ’n keuse van een voorgereg, drie hoofgeregte en drie nageregte bestaan. Een van die nageregte was selfs ‘n “independence chocolate cake”.

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Die eland-biefstuk was uit die boonste rakke en so ook die pepersous. Op die spyskaart was rys en geroosterde aartappels. Ons het gevra of ons dit dalk met skyfies kan vervang en ons kelnerin het met ‘n glimlag gesê sy sal met die sjef praat en hy het ingestem. Die volgende oggend was die ontbyt net so aangenaam, net soos wat jy by enige lodge buite die park sou ontvang. Niemand sit en doen niks nie. Jy sien selfs dat die vorige aand se kelners buite vee en die onkruid uitskoffel. Ek weet regtig nie waaroor mense kla nie. Die werkers probeer hul bes met dit wat hulle tot hul beskikking het. As elke besoeker net sy kant wil bring, sal daar ook nie rede wees om te kla nie. Okaukuejo se kampeerplek en sy mense, julle sien my beslis weer.

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Meatco extends footprint to the coast Meatco executive member Milton Maseke, CFO Angus Claassen, board director Shiwana Ndeunyema and CEO Mwilima Mushokabanji toast to the opening of the Meatma outlet in Kuisebmond. Photo Otis Daniels

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he Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) set up a Meatma outlet in Walvis Bay and officially announced its arrival at the coast on Friday. Meatco board director Shiwana Ndeunyema said the business opening at Damara Court 4 in Mbabane Street, Kuisebmond, is a remarkable moment for the company and the community of Walvis Bay. “Namibian beef doesn’t just look good, it tastes good. We are going beyond just procuring cattle, processing and selling it in raw material forms. We add value to our raw materials and that is why we are here today. We do not only sell products to customers but also set up retail outlets to ensure that we facilitate value addition and beneficiation to our raw materials. “In doing so, we are creating employment opportunities for Namibians.”

EAT MEAT The initiative aims to promote local beef consumption. “The biggest and largest market realization is facilitated through your lucrative markets in Norway and the European Union. Meatco is, however, committed to ensuring local consumption and that Namibians can enjoy the premium taste of our own beef sector, despite the fact that we might not necessarily get the highest yield in terms of the realization from the local market.” Products that will be sold at the outlet will come from cattle procured in northern communal areas. “This creates an additional opportunity for these farmers to participate in the local market,” Ndeunyema highlighted. Meatco CEO Mwilima Mushokabanji add-

ed that the state-owned enterprise wants to achieve food and nutritional security and is happy to contribute directly to this objective. “We do not want the residents of Walvis Bay to only consume fish, but diversify their eating habits. We are the only certified export abattoir of meat in Africa that can export beef into advanced and emerging economies. We are exporting to China, the UK, Ghana, and Angola and can also export to the USA.” Mushokabanji said people always question why Meatco is taking the premium cuts out of the country with Namibians losing out. “We addressed that and now bring you the best in Walvis Bay. This is your shop!”

“Namibian beef doesn’t just look good, it tastes good.” Shiwana Ndeunyema; Meatco

TASTY PROTEINS Martina Kröller, the marketing manager of Meatco and the person in charge of the shop, said the company is happy to bring its products produced by Namibians and for Namibians to the Erongo region. “We saw the niche market and decided on the move in order to come closer and bring tasty proteins to the people. “We have the bestselling Meatma products including the chakalaka wors, holiday braai wors, and traditional Meatco products such as tripe. We hope to serve and satisfy the taste of our coastal clients and we are certain that we will also serve their pockets.” Astrid Vries, the shop’s first customer, was overjoyed. “This is the best thing that could have happened. Thank you, Meatco, for opening this shop here in Walvis Bay. I will always return for more.”

The steenbras are on the bite while Die Walle, Maketus Turn and Mile 72 produced some decent steenbras. Mile 68 also provided the odd big kob amongst the fierce fighting spotties. Clinton Barnard went fishing at Mile 68 targeting sharks. He used mullet as bait which is the preferred bait of spotties and a size 7/0 circle hook with a dingle dangle. Clinton succeeded in landing seven spotties and a steenbras

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for the day. That is a great days fishing with some great pulling power required from the sharks. All fish were released to fight another day. The seas are calm giving anglers a pleasant experience on the beach whether the fish are biting or not. The weather was also awesome with mild winds and many anglers having a braai on the beach. Nothing that beats a good day along the coastline. The ski boats went out over the weekend and returned with some kob. There was however no fireworks but they were getting them all day long with the size varying from just size till 8kg. The bigger kob were however scarce.

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ie Namibiese Eagles se oorwinning teen Kanada was gister te min en te laat om hul bas te red in die uitduntoernooi vir die Wêreldbeker-kwalifiserende geleentheid in Junie. Die Verenigde State van Amerika het verseker dat hy in Junie een van die mededingende spanne in Zimbabwe sal wees wat steeds in die wedloop na die Wêreldbeker in Indië is, met die Verenigde Arabiese Emirate ’n sterk gunsteling om vandag ook sy deur-

braak bo alle twyfel te bevestig met ’n sege teen Jersey. Hoewel Namibië gisteraand nog tweede van die ses spanne geplaas was, het hulle reeds hul kragmeting teen die Emirate twee dae tevore verloor, wat na verwagting die bepalende onderskeidende faktor sal wees. ’n Mate van onsekerheid oor die presiese regulasies om die toptwee te bepaal, kon egter gister nog selfs in die kapteins se onderhoude ná die uitslae bespeur word. Namibië (267/9 in 50 bb) het by Wanderers een van hul beter vertonings van die afgelope week se vyf uitspeelwedstryde gelewer, deur Kanada (156 almal uit) met 111 lopies in 42.2 boulbeurte te oorrompel. Die Eagles-boulers was in die kol en het moontlik die ontmoeting vir

Namibië beklink. Die draaibalboulers Harsh Thaker en Saad Bin Zafar met twee paaltjies elk, het Namibië met pynlike presisie in die eerste 19 boulbeurte tot net 61 lopies beperk. Hierna moes die Eagles onder druk in 31 bb darem 206 lopies teen 6.65 per beurt behaal. Op 130/3 ná 30 bb het dit gelyk of die Eagles nie ’n verdedigbare telling van 260 of meer op die telbord sou kon plaas nie. Danksy Zane Green en Pikky Ya France se blitsige 79 in die laaste 10 boulbeurte kon Namibië wel ’n respektabele telling opstel. Shaun Fouché (speler van die wedstryd) en Niko Davin se 65-openingsvennootskap en die 62-vennootskap tussen Green en Ya France was die hoekstene van Namibië se kolfbeurt. Fouché het stadig gekolf aan sy 83

NRU kan uit die krag van slaap put Lede van die Namibië Rugbyunie (NRU) se ondersteuningspersoneel van die Windhoek Draught Welwitschias en die nasionale span het beddens van die plaaslike vervaardiger Restonic ontvang. Die Welwitschias se hoofafrigter Chrysander Botha, verdedigingsafrigter Allister Coetzee (wat ook die nasionale span se hoofafrigter is), Sergio de la Harpe (krag en kondisionering), Irvin Newman (spanbestuurder) asook die NRU se uitvoerende hoof John Heynes was onder die ontvangers van Restonic se eie handelsmerk iDream Desert Comfort. Restonic se aanvanklike borgskap van elf bedbasisse sal uitgebrei word om ook die aangewese spelers van die Wêreldbeker-groep na Frankryk later vanjaar in te sluit. Tydens gister se oorhandiging is die ontvangers vir ’n toer geneem

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Shaun Fouché was die speler van die wedstryd teen Kanada met sy puik 83 lopies. FOTO KRIEKET NAMIBIË (FACEBOOK) (107 balle), terwyl Davin (40 van 40 b), Green (45 van 30 b) en Ya France (34 nie uit nie van 28 b) meer aanvallend was. Michael van Lingen (5), Gerhard Erasmus (14 van 19), Nicol LoftieEaton (18 van 32), Michau du Preez (5), Ruben Trumpelmann (7) en Bernard Scholtz (1) kon dié keer tussen hulle net 50 bydra.

Die Eagles het 19 viere en 8 sesse (124 lopies) na die grenstou gestuur. Kanada kon 18 viere en 4 sesse bewerkstellig. Kanada se boulsyfers: Thaker (2/27 in 10, 2.7), Kaleem Sana (2/59 in 10, ekonomie 5.9), Bin Zafar (1/34 in 9, 3.77), Dillon Heyliger (1/34 in 6, 5.66), Jeremy Gordon (1/62 in 9, 6.88), Nikhil Dutta (1/49 in 6, 8.16). Hulle staan 12 wydlopers af. Kanada se topkolwers was Matthew Spoors (32 van 44 b, 6x4), Pargat Singh (34 van 52 b, 3x4, 1x6) en Ravinderpal Singh (34 van 44 b, 3x4, 2x6). Namibië se boulsyfers: Erasmus (2/24 in 8.2, 2.88), Scholtz (2/29 in 10, 2 leeg, 2.9), Ya France (2/27 in 9, 1 leeg, 3), Trumpelmann (1/24 in 7, 3.42), Shikongo (1/17 in 3, 5.66), Fouché (1/31 in 5, 6.20). Die Eagles-boulers staan vier lopies van 4 wydlopers af. Puntelys 1 VSA 8 punte (wen 4 van 5) netto lopietempo 0.810. 2 Namibië 6 (3/5) 0.601. 3 VAE 6 (3/4) 0.241. 4 Kanada 4 (2/4) -0.298. 5 Jersey 2 (1/4) -0.712. 6 PNG 0 (0/4) -0.985. VAfDAG: Jersey teen Emirate by Wanderers; Kanada teen PNG by – [email protected] United.

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Restonic se hoofbestuurder Mauritz van fiekerk (regs voor) met van die fRU-personeel wat beddens ontvang het.

Mauritz van fiekerk onderteken die kontrak met die fRU se uitvoerende hoof John Heynes. deur Restonic se indrukwekkende fabriek van bykans 13 000 vierkante meter, waar nagenoeg 140 mense in diens is. “Ons is ’n trotse, ten volle Namibiese maatskappy wat daagliks sowat 150 beddens lewer wat landswyd versprei word. “Ons glo in die krag van slaap, is

ons slagspreuk. ’n Goeie nag se slaap is een van die groot faktore in jou gesondheid en jou vertoning by die werk en op sportgebied,” sê Restonic se hoofbestuurder, Mauritz van Niekerk. “Ons is bevoorreg om tot Namibiese rugby te kan bydra en aan al die ondersteuningspersoneel wat agter die skerms werk, wens ons alles van die beste toe vir die seisoen, asook vir die Wêreldbeker in Frankryk. “Ons staan stewig agter die span en glo dat ons in ’n langtermyn- en wedersyds voordelige verhouding met Namibiese rugby betrokke kan wees.” John Heynes, die NRU se uitvoerende hoof, sê die borgskap is ’n volmaakte pasmaat vir die unie, wat gelyktydig nie net met opbouwerk vir die 2023 Wêreldbeker besig is nie, maar ook die volgende weergawes van 2027 en 2031.

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The wave of social unrest that has hit especially Gauteng and KwaZuluNatal in South Africa, claiming more than 300 lives and causing damage exceeding R50 billion so far, has sparked concerns locally as Namibia is battling similar socio-economic woes.

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External shocks could weigh on growth

The Bank of Namibia projects economic growth to moderate to 3% in 2023, from 4.6% recorded in 2022. PHILLEPUS UUSIKU onetary policy tightening globally, high costs of key import items and load shedding in South Africa could weigh on Namibia’s growth prospects. The Bank of Namibia (BoN) highlighted these factors as key risks to domestic growth.

According to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), the domestic economy expanded by 4.6% in 2022. The BoN projects economic growth to ­moderate to 3% in 2023, while the ministry of finance estimates the domestic economy to grow by 3.2% this year. Fin24 recently reported that the US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points from 4.75% to 5% as it sought to strike a balance between curbing high ­inflation ­ and averting further upheaval in the commercial banking sector.

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Load shedding, high import costs, interest rates

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In addition, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) last week raised the repo rate by 50 basis points from 7.25% to 7.75%. At the first monetary policy announcement in January, SARB increased the repo rate by 25 basis points from 7% to 7.25%. The prime lending rate in South Africa currently stands at 11.25%. South Africa’s annual consumer inflation rose for the first time in four months, edging to 7.0% in February from 6.9% in January, according to Stats SA. The South African Reserve Bank’s monetary

policy committee prefers to anchor inflation expectations close to the 4.5% midpoint of its target range of 3%-6%. Namibia has close economic ties with South Africa as the local currency is pegged to the rand. At the first monetary policy announcement for the year in February, the BoN increased the repo rate by 25 basis points from 6.75%. The repo rate in Namibia currently stands at 7%, while the prime lending rate stands at 10.75%. Inflation increased to 7.2% in F ­ ebruary from 7% recorded in January. The next monetary policy announcement is expected to take place this month.

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External shocks FROM PAGE 1 Credit uptake

According to Simonis Storm, credit growth increased by 3.1% year-on-year by the private sector in February 2023, compared to 2.6% year-on- year in the prior month. Credit growth remains below the 6-month moving average, which indicates that credit uptake is on a slowing trend. Credit uptake was primarily driven by households, rising by 5.0% year-on-year in February 2023, compared to 4.9% year-onyear in January 2023. The biggest drivers of household credit growth were other loans and advances which increased by 17.8% year-on-year, and overdrafts as well ­mortgages which both increased by 2.8% year-on-year. Other loans and advances typically include credit card and personal loan debt instruments. Corporates, especially those in the manufacturing, wholesale, and retail sector, were mainly net repayers on their debt in the same month, leading only to a marginal increase of 0.4% year-on-year in ­February 2023, compared to -0.6% year-on-year in January 2023. Corporates were mainly net re-payers on mortgages which increased by 5.1% and overdrafts by 3.0% year-on-year. “Despite higher repo rates, together with rising inflation, we do see that credit uptake

is on a slow upward trend. Based on the recent short run trend in inflation, we anticipate that BoN will implement another repo rate hike of at least 25 basis points at their next meeting. This forecast is consistent with the BoN’s stance that repo rate hikes will continue until inflation rate lowers to 6% year-on-year. Inflation was recorded at 6.9% year-on-year in December, 7.0% year-on-year in January 2023 and 7.2% year-on-year in February 2023,” Simonis Storm said. IJG Securities noted that credit uptake by individuals recorded notable growth as well on the back of a N$91.8 million month-onmonth increase in mortgage loans. “While the uptick in the year-on-year growth rate is positive, it has been trending well below inflation since May 2020, meaning that we have not seen positive private sector credit extension growth in real terms for two-and-a-half years now.” In addition, credit uptake by corporates has been particularly lacklustre since June last year, with only short-term ‘other loans and advances’ and instalment credit exhibiting positive growth on an annual basis, IJG said.

Import costs

The BoN also views high costs of key import items as a key risk to growth prospects of the domestic economy. According to the NSA, Namibia’s N$10 billion import bill in January 2023 was mainly driven by petroleum oils sourced from Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Singapore. Similarly, Namibia’s N$8.5 billion import

bill in February 2023 was also driven by ­petroleum oil, mostly sourced from India, the United Arab Emirates and Italy. Fin24 reported that major oil powers led by Saudi Arabia announced a surprise production cut of more than one million barrels p ­­ er day, calling it a “precautionary” move aimed at stabilising the market. The reductions, on top of a Russian decision to extend a cut of 500 000 barrels per day, and despite US calls to increase production, risk stoking inflation and pressure to raise interest rates. Cuts by Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Algeria and Oman from May to the end of the year will top one million barrels per day – the biggest reduction since the OPEC cartel slashed two million barrels per day in October. Russia, a leading member of the OPEC cartel, said it was also extending an existing cut of 500 000 bpd to the end of this year, describing it as “a responsible and preventive action”. A Saudi energy ministry official “emphasised that this is a precautionary measure aimed at supporting the stability of the oil market”, the official Saudi Press Agency said. The cuts follow a drop in oil prices triggered by jitters over the banking sector, following the collapse of US lender SVB and UBS’s hurried buy-out of troubled rival Credit Suisse, UAE-based oil expert Ibrahim ­al-Ghitani told AFP. Brent crude oil prices, trading just below US$80 a barrel late last week, should bounce to above US$80 as a result of the reductions, he said,

calling prices below $80 “unacceptable” for OPEC. Meanwhile, the ministry of mines and energy announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged for the month of April.

Load shedding

Potential spillover of electricity cuts in South Africa to Namibia could also weigh on the domestic economy. Namibia heavily depends on South Africa for imports. According to the NSA, Namibia’s import bill stood at N$8.5 billion in February 2023. During the month under review, the top five import markets for the country accounted for 75.8%, in first position was South Africa with a percentage share of 46.2%. Fin24 recently reported that South Africa posted a current-account deficit for the first time in three years in 2022 as imports ­increased and power shortages and rail constraints curbed exports, heightening the ­nation’s vulnerability to external shocks. According Simonis Storm, Namibia’s live exports decreased by 16.9% year-on-year in February 2023 due to lower demand for weaners from South Africa. Prices for live animals at auctions have been decreasing due to a decrease in demand as a result of load shedding. South African farmers struggle to slaughter live animals and retailers struggle to store finished meat products in freezers or fridges due to electricity supply disruptions. Should electricity supply issues be resolved, farmers will have excess stock to sell and so prices could drop even further, Simonis Storm said. – [email protected] 

Trade, energy, financial and maritime

China’s latest diplomatic move will extend its power Since the 1990s, China has gradually become the largest trade partner of the Arab region overall. Jose Caballero, senior economist at the IMD World ­Competitiveness Centre, examines the superpower’s rising influence.

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hina’s billions of US dollars in global investments and infrastructure projects seem to be paying off politically and economically. Just recently, Honduras signalled it is set to cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan, having been one of the few remaining countries to recognise the island as a state. This switch of allegiances would be a coup for China, which sees Taiwan as part of its jurisdiction, but also a sign of d ­ iminishing US power in Latin America, since the US is a long-time supporter of Taiwan. China’s influence seems to be everywhere. Days before Chinese president Xi Jinping flew into Moscow to discuss the Ukraine war with ­Russia’s Vladimir Putin, China had brokered a deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The high-profile deal sought to re-establish diplomatic, trade and security relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia in an effort to d ­ e-escalate tensions and bring more stability to the Middle East. The agreement transforms the nature of China’s involvement in the region from one purely driven by commercial interests into a security-related cooperation that can protect its growing assets and expatriate population in the region.

Commentators see the agreement as a positive step, but wonder about the influence that Iran and Saudi Arabia can have in lessening the internal conflicts in several nearby countries. This is particularly where they support rival parties, including in Lebanon, Syria and Yemen. What the deal does highlight is the rising influence that China can exert and the waning of the US’ power over the Middle East regional order.

Trading partner

Studies have shown that political instability in neighbouring countries negatively affects the economic performance of a nation by disrupting trade flows and increasing defence expenditures while lessening investment, for example, in education. Under such conditions, economic incentives can drive a peace-building process. Peacefully resolving conflicts benefits countries not ­directly entangled in the disputes. Since the 1990s, China has gradually become the largest trade partner of the Arab region overall and the top trade partner of Saudi Arabia. China’s exports to Saudi Arabia have annually increased at 15.3% year-on-year on average, amounting to US$905 million in 1995

and US$31.8 billion in 2020. Meanwhile, over the same period, China’s imports from Saudi Arabia rose from US$393 million to US$33.4 billion, an average annual increase of 19.4%. In 2019, China and Saudi Arabia signed 35 trade and investments deals.

Regional power plays

Similarly, China’s exports to Iran have increased at an average 14.7% annual rate from US$276 million in 1995 to US$8.51 billion in 2020. And its imports from Iran have also risen by 14.5% annually between 1995 (US$197 million) and 2020 (US$5.85 billion). By 2022, exports totalled US$9.44 billion and continued to grow exponentially in early 2023. Russia has recently overtaken China as the largest foreign investor in Iran, but China remains its largest oil customer. China’s main exports to Saudi Arabia and Iran include broadcasting equipment, motor vehicles and air pumps. Its main imports are crude petroleum, ethylene polymers and acrylic alcohols. In the context of the Saudi Arabia and Iran reconciliation, trade with China is likely to ­continue to follow such increasing trends. If benefits from the agreement spread to other countries in the region, China could also gain from economic relations with those countries as regional s­ tability increases. There is already some evidence of such ­positive spillover.

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After the agreement with the Saudis, Iran is ready to expand cooperation, hopes rapprochement with Bahrain will be possible, and is willing to improve relations with Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. However it’s worth noting some ­commentators point out that previous efforts at reconciliation between Iran and Saudi Arabia were unsuccessful, while others question whether they will adhere to the terms of the agreement.

Belt and Road Initiative

As well as investing in commercial and transport infrastructure to make trade easier, the objectives of China’s Belt and Road Initiative include the strengthening of its economic leadership and the improvement and creation of free trade blocks among countries along the investment route.  – The Conversation

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Resilience in the spotlight

Building a strong local economy Building resilience will require specific interventions that are most appropriate to the domestic economy, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) says in its latest annual report, released last week. Key responses, according to the central bank, must involve interventions that deal with the problem of the poor and vulnerable, interventions to respond to trade distortions through economic diversification, and interventions to rebuild fiscal policy buffers and ensure external sustainability. STAFF REPORTER

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ood and fuel price increases could lead to a substantial increase in poverty rates in Namibia. The impact of the food price increases on poverty could be particularly significant in Namibia, given that many households spend about half of their income on food. The fuel price increases are likely to have a smaller direct impact on poverty, however, because fuel is an intermediate input into most other goods and into transport services, the impact could still be great. To curb the increases of fuel prices, the mines and energy ministry in 2022, reduced levies on all petroleum products. While these measures provide temporary relief to consumers, they may not be sufficient, especially to the most vulnerable members of the society. However, more long-term measures are needed to protect the most vulnerable people in society, such as increasing grants to the elderly and those living with disabilities. The Namibian government can consider zero-rating consumer goods that are particularly consumed by the most vulnerable. A host of the consumer goods, which are presumably affected by the current global supply disruptions and increasing price caused by the Russia-Ukraine war, are already zero-rated. However, other goods that could be considered for zero-rating may include all wheat and all grain products and substitutes.

Increase income

Namibia should also look at longer-term policies designed to raise income levels and hence to reduce the vulnerability of the people who are currently prone to all shocks, and particularly to shocks involving changes in the price of food. Raising the income of the poor is the most effective long-term mechanism for reducing their vulnerability—and especially the vulnerability associated with higher prices of staple foods. This is a huge challenge that involves all fields of economic policy. For this, Namibia will need to improve the technology of agricultural production. Investments in agricultural research and the adoption of modern technology can have

­particularly high rates of return. This can be done by scaling up climate-smart agricultural practices, strengthening climatesmart agricultural research and seed systems, and supporting market, climate, and advisory services. It can also contribute to fairer competition, increased government revenues, national economic growth, and social cohesion.

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Formalise business

During the Covid-19 pandemic, informal ­activities picked up and became an alternative source of income to many. However, due to the informality of these businesses, Covid19 regulations did not permit them to operate as they did not meet health standards. The various authorities can assist by supporting and enabling the informal trades to achieve formal status. Namibia should also invest in rural infrastructure. Improvements in rural infrastructure raise the prices received for output from a region and lower the cost of consumption goods brought into the region and can be very effective in lowering poverty. Investments in infrastructure frequently have high benefit/cost ratios. A sound strategy is to rigorously screen potential infrastructure projects so that high benefit/cost ratio projects are identified and carried out. There is a need to support the small and medium enterprises through the formalisation of informal businesses. Formalisation is the process of acquiring formal legal status through complying with business regulations. Formalisation can help small informal businesses grow and provide greater security for workers.

Diversify

The Namibian economy is largely undiversified due mainly to an overreliance on mining and related exports. The performance of the economy has been highly reliant on mining commodity exports which tend to be volatile as they are dependent on commodity prices set at an international level.

Diversifying the economy would mean moving away from relying only on one or two main drivers of growth. – Bank of Namibia For Namibia, diversifying the economy would mean moving away from relying only on one or two main drivers of growth. This would require expanding investments in the non-mining, non-government sector and orienting these investments to be weighted towards exports rather than consumption.

Shielding the economy from external shocks through economic diversification can be achieved, either by diversifying the e­ conomic structure or by increasing export markets. Economic diversification can be defined as the shift towards a more varied structure of domestic production and trade with a view to increase productivity, creating jobs and providing the base for sustained poverty reducing growth. Growth also tends to be unbalanced in the case of mineral dependent countries or slow and ­difficult to sustain in agrarian ones. Poverty-reducing, trade-driven, growth has been particularly difficult to achieve in countries whose economies are heavily dependent upon primary commodities. However, the development and expansion for instance of diamond cutting and polishing, fish processing, beer and soft drink production, and tourism in Namibia is proof that diversification can succeed in practice.

Export markets

Another way the country can build resilience to shocks is by broadening the export markets, thereby reducing the overreliance on only a handful of countries for revenue. The recent discovery of oil and gas, including the green hydrogen project emerge as potential avenues of economic opportunity in Namibia. These discoveries could place Namibia as a potential economic player within the region and on international markets soon, as it has a comparative advantage to fully explore the arena of green energy. The tendency of commodity price booms to be more pronounced than price slumps, as witnessed over the past 50 years, underscores the importance for Namibia to save windfall revenues, through the newly established sovereign wealth fund, during good times to respond to future shocks. Namibia, which is prone to droughts, will need to look at avenues of rainwater harvesting during flood seasons to ensure sufficient water is available for agricultural products.

Self-sustainable

To cushion the economy against adverse food price increases will require that the country find ways to be food self-sustainable. Increasing irrigation is one of the inevitable ways to ensure continuous food production throughout the year. This will require rainwater harvesting during rainy season, ensuring water supply throughout the year. This will increase crop production of basic items to substitute some imports for local production. Moreover, the country may wish to look at

drought resistance crops to adapt to climate change. Similarly, the global energy crisis also remains a significant risk that must be monitored and countered. The global energy crisis, especially in Europe and Southern Africa, shows the need for the country to increase energy supply in the country, while also exploiting the diversification opportunities created by the energy situation in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

Fiscal policy buffers

Creating fiscal space and enhancing government revenue is important for buffering the economy against shocks. Increasing tax revenues, rationalising spending, increasing spending efficiency, and addressing medium-term fiscal risks are necessary to increase development, social, and climate spending, while maintaining fiscal sustainability. To mitigate against potential future crises, the Namibian government will need to think of bolder and stronger transformative policies to build fiscal buffers. This will mean saving during times of economic booms and reducing non-essential spending through targeted spending efforts. To this end the Namibian authorities have created a mechanism through a sovereign wealth fund as one of the important avenues to facilitate such saving.

Productive spending

To support the stronger pro-growth fiscal policies, Namibia will need to double efforts to enhance revenue mobilisation and increase productive spending and its efficiency. Higher tax revenues, through enhanced collection methods instead of increased tax rates would support consolidation while allowing higher pro-growth expenditures. The increase in revenues should be accompanied by efforts to enhance fairness by ­reducing regressive and distortive exemptions and closing loopholes. On the spending side, better prioritisation and streamlining of current expenditure and increased efficiency of capital and social spending would be crucial for increasing p ­ roductivity and growth. Similarly, improved controls over public sector procurement and transparency over the procurement decisions will save cost and reinforce credibility. It would also improve the business environment while reducing income ­inequality and fighting poverty. Increased revenues should be saved under the sovereign wealth fund to increase long-term fiscal buffers.  – Bank of Namibia

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Can this former CEO fix the World Bank? Ajay Banga sole ­candidate for president

Rachel Kyte, dean of the ­Fletcher School at Tufts University, sees four key roles – four “Cs” – that Ajay Banga will need to master from the outset.

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ver the past two years, a drumbeat of calls for reforming the World Bank has pushed its way onto the front pages of major newspapers and the agenda of heads of state. Many low- and middle-income countries – the population the World Bank is tasked with helping – are falling deeper into debt and facing growing costs as the impacts of climate change increase in severity. A chorus of critics accuse the World Bank of failing to evolve to meet the crises. The job of leading that reform is now almost certain to fall to Ajay Banga, an Indian American businessman and former CEO of Mastercard who was nominated by president Joe Biden to replace resigning World Bank president David Malpass. Nominations closed on 29 March 2023, with Banga the only candidate.

Advice

There is no shortage of advice for what Banga and the World Bank need to do. The G-20 recently issued a report urging the World Bank and the other multilateral development banks to loosen their lending restrictions to get more money flowing to countries in need. A commission led by economists Nicholas Stern and Vera Songwe called for a rapid, sustained investment push that prioritizes transitioning to cleaner energy, achieving the UN sustainable development goals and meeting the needs of increasingly vulnerable countries. African ministers of finance will soon come out with their own “to do” list for the World Bank, and India’s minister of finance just pulled together an expert group to consider World

Bank reform. Banga will walk into the job with these and many other to-do lists. Yet he will inherit a corporate culture that makes the World Bank Group too inwardly focused and too slow to respond. Rachel Kyte has worked for the World Bank Group and with it from the outside. She sees four key roles – four “Cs” – that Banga will need to master from the outset. From his track record and his reputation for deep thoughtfulness, Kyte is confident that he can.

The solutions to cascading problems like these cannot be managed by one institution. However, the current multilateral development bank system – the World Bank Group and the regional development banks – is disjointed at best and competitive at worst. In the past, the leaders of the development banks, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have cooperated, more or less, depending on crises and personalities, and can move fast when they need to.

Act as a CEO

The World Bank Group is a conglomerate with four balance sheets, three cultures and four ­executive boards, plus a dispute resolution arm. Lending to low- and middle-income countries is just part of its role. The World Bank Group also provides technical assistance across all areas of economic ­development and invests in and provides risk insurance to encourage companies to invest in projects and places they might otherwise consider too risky. Its ability to mobilise private-sector finance and stretch every dollar is crucial for meeting the world’s development and climate adaptation and mitigation needs. Banga will need to set clear goals for each part of the World Bank Group and get them working more effectively to help the world achieve its goals.

Collaborator

Many of the World Bank Group’s client countries are facing both mounting debt and rising costs from climate change. The high cost of borrowing can hamper developing countries’ ability to invest in needed infrastructure to grow and protect their economies, and they fear being locked out of global trade as the United States’ green subsidies in the Inflation Reduction Act and Europe’s border carbon tax may make it more difficult for them to compete.

It’s an extraordinary moment in the history of the institution, with sky-high expectations of what one leader needs to do. Rachel Kyte Dean: Fletcher School During the global financial crisis of 2008 and 2009, for example, the then-heads of the World Bank and the WTO hurried to develop trade finance facilities to support banks in developing countries as capital fled to the US and Europe. It took intense diplomacy to push wealthy countries and institutions to get money out the door to shore up businesses and trade. Success was measured not in months but in days. The new president of the World Bank will need to support more radical collaboration among development financial institutions, including pooling capital and talent, to help respond quickly to countries’ needs. It won’t be easy. Institutional rivalries run deep. But with budgets tight, there is growing

clarity that there is no choice – the capital that is already in the system is the closest at hand and can be deployed to better effect if the ­institutions are willing to adapt.

Convener

Overhauling how international finance works will require everyone to be on board – develop­ment banks, central banks, regulators, ­investment banks, pension funds, insurance companies and private equity. Banga and IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva can settle institutional ­differences and present a coordinated face to private investors and the major lending countries, ­including China – which has emerged as the biggest holder of developing country debt – to speed up support to struggling countries. On other issues, such as nature-based solutions to climate change, building resilience and economic inclusion, the World Bank Group can bring its significant resources and skills, including data analysis, to global conversations that it has been painfully absent from for the past four years.

Champion

The world’s most vulnerable people are the World Bank Group’s ultimate beneficiaries. For those living on the front line of biodiversity loss and climate impacts, such as extreme heat, drought and flooding, the current i­ nternational financial system is proving inadequate. The World Bank Group’s management incentives are still too oriented to lending approved by the board, not the outcomes of that lending, advice and assistance. Throughout its history, World Bank leaders have been able to make rapid changes to better help vulnerable countries when they stay close to the needs of their ultimate beneficiaries and the goals that the world has set. The next president faces turbulent times. Banga’s careful listening on his campaign tour signals that he understands the complexity. It’s an extraordinary moment in the history of the institution, with sky-high expectations of what one leader needs to do.  – The Conversation

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Go fishing for a good cause Raising funds The Dutch Reformed Church in Africa hosts its annual Easter Angling Competition in Henties Bay again.

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he upcoming Easter Angling Competition with prizes worth N$30 000 up for grabs, takes place on 8 April along the coast. The event, which has been hosted annually since 1992, serves as a fundraiser for the Dutch Reformed Church in Africa. “We constructed a church in Swakopmund with the official opening planned for June. The money we generate will be channelled to our construction fund and we also use these funds to sustain our congregation,” says Reverend Leon Janse van Rensburg, a member of the organising committee.

Family fun He adds that the event has experienced exceptional growth since its

inception, although “we had 1 200 anglers competing in 2019. Then Covid-19 disrupted us in 2020 and when we hosted the event in 2021, we had 900 entries.” Van Rensburg says the signs of recovery are visible and the organisers are looking forward to another successful event. “We’ve seen that people have begun travelling again with Henties Bay being abuzz in December. All anglers are welcome and we encourage them to bring their families along. Easter carries huge significance for Christians and what better way to celebrate it than in the company of family.”

Anglers in search of the elusive catch along the Namibian coastline. Photo Otis Daniels

weight category, the secret weight could be 10,325kg; for the less than 9kg the secret weight can be 7.325kg; and for the less than 6kg, the secret weight can be set at 4.325kg. “The angler who weighs in a fish closest to the secret weight, will be declared the winner.”

Rules The winners in the categories will be determined via a secret weight in each category. The weight will be determined in advance. “For example, in the less than 12kg

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The Mole is a popular spot to relax at in Swakopmund. Photo Erongo 24/7

The coast becomes a hotspot for Namibians looking to relax over the Easter long weekend. During holidays, Namibian beaches are packed and the often resulting sunburn from having so much fun in the sun, can be dangerous. The Cancer Association of Namibia’s chief executive, Rolf Hansen, warns that the hours between 12:00 and 14:00 are when the UV index is at its peak and advises the public to rather stay indoors then. For the rest of the time, he reminds that regular re-application of sun protection lotion is vital to remain safe. “People never apply enough sunblock to their faces. Many are squeamish because the sun protection factor (SPF) is sometimes oily. But rather an oily face than a skin tumour,” he advises, while recommending sunblock with an SPF of at least 40.

CAN CEO Rolf Hansen

There are also four prizes of N$1 000 to win in the lucky draw, and everyone who bought a ticket has their name in the draw. Another N$20 000 worth of prizes will be given away throughout the day at the golf club to participants who drop in. The weigh-in takes place at the Hen-

The public can also take extra precaution to protect their faces by wearing wide-brimmed hats when in the sun. Hansen also warns against putting oil onto your skin to promote tanning. “Stay away from any oil. This is a terrible habit. Rather apply a lower SPF or re-apply it a little less frequently. Putting oil on your skin is dangerous. There are products available that can help you tan more safely.” He also cautions beach goers to re-apply sunblock after emerging from the water and to pay extra attention to the skin spanning from your wrists to elbows and ankles and tops of feet. “This is where many skin tumours occur. “Namibia reports roughly 1 200 cases of skin cancer every year and it remains the most prevalent type of cancer in Namibia,” he concluded.

You can expect lots of fun in the sun in a safe, warm and welcoming atmosphere at the next All-Day Market taking place in Swakopmund on 8 April 2023. “It’s the first All-Day Market for 2023 as well as the first Easter Market that we will be hosting at Tiger Reef,” says event organiser, Danien van Niekerk. According to Van Niekerk, there is no better way to spend the Easter weekend than at the coast, on the beach, surrounded by lots of stalls set up by local small businesses and all-day live entertainment. “Coupled with the fresh ocean air, there will also be a gin bar and loads of fun activities to keep the kids busy throughout the day. This includes a jumping castle fun park, pony rides and an Easter egg hunt.” She adds that the entertainment line-up includes marimbas, various solo acts as well as a freestyle

ties Bay Sports Club. Anglers can cast their lines from 06:00 with the scale set to close at 16:00. The fishing area is anywhere along the coast and all fish must be weighed in at the Henties Bay Golf Club. Tickets are available for N$50 each at tackle stores along the coast.

fire dance. “There will also be many different food stalls to choose from, including sweet and savoury treats. If you just want to make a day of trying out new foods, you will be kept busy for hours.” The market charges a small entrance fee of N$10 for children (6-12 years) and N$20 for 13 and older. Children under 6 enter for free. “The market charges this entrance fee to be able to bring visitors a full day of wonderful entertainment. Putting on an event of this nature, paying the service providers for facilities and security is pricey. We take the safety and well-being of our visitors seriously and therefore cannot compromise on offering these services on the day.” The empowerment of entrepreneurs and keeping the beach clean are priorities for Van Niekerk. “We take pride in hosting a clean event for all to enjoy. Hosting an event like this regularly gives the community and small businesses a much-needed revenue boost. We are thankful for the opportunity to make it a reality while also actively supporting the artistic community at the same time.” The scene at a previously held All-Day Market at Tiger Reef. Photo Contributed

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Off-road driving do’s and don’ts A permit is required for off-road or dune excursions by quad bikes or four-wheel drive vehicles.

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ermits to drive in the dune belt which are valid for three months and identifying stickers are available free of charge at the ministry of environment and tourism (MET) offices in Swakopmund (064 40 4576) and Walvis Bay (064 20 5971) and at Dare Devil Adventures at Long Beach. No vehicles other than that of emergency services are allowed to drive in vegetated and fenced-off areas. Quad bikes must be licensed and riders must always wear helmets. Quad bikes are only allowed in the central dune belt between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay as demarcated by MET.

Not allowed Motorbikes and quad bikes, other than registered tour operators, are not allowed on the beach between the Swakop River and Sandwich Harbour (including Pelican Point).

The area between the low water mark and the first crest of the western side of the sea-facing dunes between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay up to the Kuiseb Delta is also off limits. Bikers are not allowed on any roads or tracks on the eastern edge of the dune belt, any gravel plains, or anywhere in the Swakop River.

Dune driving tips • Lower tyre pressures to improve traction. • Drive smoothly with gear changes at high revs. • Ensure wheels are pointing straight ahead when taking off. • Avoid soft sand at the base of dunes and gullies. • Make turns as wide as possible. • Only travel straight up or down dunes. • Follow in existing tyre tracks to drive on compressed ground. • Avoid braking by coasting to a stop. • Do not floor the accelerator if you are bogging down. • When bogged, try to reverse in your own tracks • Use extreme caution when driving over the summit of a dune.

Permitted Four-wheel drive vehicles are allowed near the beach area north of Long Beach up to the Swakop River mouth. No quad bikes or four-wheel drive vehicles are allowed between the northern edge of Long Beach and the southern tip of the Afrodite Beach development. The municipal traffic division and Nampol traffic department exercise strict control over road use and adherence to traffic rules and signs. Road users are reminded to wear seat belts at all times and to adhere to the speed limits and to avoid drinking or using a cell phone while driving. Headlights must be switched on between dusk and dawn, and in foggy or hazy conditions.

Four-wheel drive vehicles are allowed near the beach area north of Long Beach up to the Swakop River mouth. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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Petroleum oils drive N$8.5bn import bill Major oil powers led by Saudi Arabia announced a surprise production cut of more than one million barrels per day from May.

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amibia’s N$8.5 billion import bill in February 2023 was mainly driven by petroleum oils, mostly sourced from India, the United Arab Emirates and Italy, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). Similarly, in January, petroleum oils was the main driver of the domestic N$10 billion import bill. Petroleum oils in January were mainly sourced from Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Singapore.

Brent crude oil prices, trading just below US$80 a barrel late last week, should bounce to above US$80 as a result of the reductions. Ibrahim al-Ghitani Oil expert: UAE Fin24 reported that major oil powers led by Saudi Arabia announced a surprise production cut of more than one million barrels per day on Sunday, calling it a “precautionary” move aimed at stabilising the market. The reductions, on top of a Russian decision to extend a cut of 500 000 barrels per day, and despite US calls to increase production, risk stoking

inflation and pressure to raise interest rates. Cuts by Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Algeria and Oman from May to the end of the year will top one million barrels per day - the biggest reduction since the OPEC cartel slashed two million barrels per day in October. Russia, a leading member of the OPEC cartel, said it was also extending an existing cut of 500 000 bpd to the end of this year, describing it as “a responsible and preventive action”. The cuts follow a drop in oil prices

triggered by jitters over the banking sector, following the collapse of US lender SVB and UBS’s hurried buy-out of troubled rival Credit Suisse, UAEbased oil expert Ibrahim al-Ghitani told AFP.

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Brent crude oil prices, trading just below US$80 a barrel late last week, should bounce to above US$80 as a result of the reductions, he said, calling prices below US$80 “unacceptable” for OPEC .

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increase of 3.1%. Diamonds were Namibia’s largest export commodity during February 2023, accounting for 24.7% of total exports mostly destined to Botswana, Belgium and the United Arab Emirates. Fish and uranium came second and third in the list accounting for 14.7% and 12.7% of total exports, respectively. Fish was destined to Spain, Zambia and Mozambique, while uranium was wholly destined to China, NSA said. - [email protected] 

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Supporting the stability of the oil market

Oil prices surge 6% on shock output cuts It involves Algeria, Gabon, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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orld oil prices soared Monday after several top producers led by Saudi Arabia sprang surprise output cuts despite already angering the United States with a similar move last year. Crude futures surged almost eight percent at one stage, a day after multiple members of the OPEC exporters’ alliance unexpectedly slashed production by a total of more than one million barrels per day. By early afternoon, Brent crude oil was up 6% to just below $85 a barrel.

Whether other countries are happy with this or not is their business. Dmitry Peskov Spokesperson: Kremlin The shock reduction will start in May and last until the end of the year, with OPEC saying Monday it involves Algeria, Gabon, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi

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Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. It came on top of a decision from Russia, also an OPEC member, to extend a cut of 500 000 barrels per day. The oil cartel had already angered Washington in October by slashing production by two million barrels per day. At the time, the White House accused OPEC of “aligning with Russia”, saying the cuts would boost Moscow’s revenue and undermine Western sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s war on Ukraine stoked inflation as it sent energy prices soaring last year, but crude prices

have fallen since then. OPEC said in a statement on Monday that Sunday’s move was a “precautionary measure aimed at supporting the stability of the oil market”. The Kremlin also defended the decision, saying it was “in the interests of global energy markets for world oil prices to remain at a good level”. “Whether other countries are happy with this or not is their business,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. Sunday’s decision “caught the markets off guard” and reversed recent oil-price gains after fears of a global banking crisis eased, noted ActivTrades analyst Ricardo Evan-

gelista. “With the fizzling out of the banking crisis and the return of optimism to the markets, the price of the barrel was already showing signs of recovering,” he noted.

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“The OPEC announcement compounded this dynamic, taking oil prices back to pre-banking-crisis levels.” The news sparked bumper gains for European energy companies and lifted London and Paris stock markets, although Frankfurt dipped. Shares in Britain’s BP and France’s TotalEnergies were up more than five percent in afternoon deals, while Shell rose 4.7 percent.

Oil giants enjoyed record profits last year as crude prices soared. However, the weekend development also fanned concerns over a fresh spike in consumer prices that could put pressure on central banks to push interest rates even higher and dent the global economy. Central banks have been hiking rates in efforts to tame high inflation. “There’s real concern that the surprise decision... will prompt central banks to maintain interest rates higher for longer, due to the inflationary impact, which will hinder economic growth,” said Nigel Green, head of financial consultancy deVere Group. Global equities had been buoyed Friday after data highlighted easing inflation in the eurozone and the United States. Green said the oil price rises “can be expected to increase the cost of production and transportation, reduce consumers’ purchasing power, disrupt supply chains, and lead to higher inflation expectations.” Crude prices have come down over the past year as concerns about a possible recession caused by higher borrowing costs have offset supply worries sparked by sanctions on Russia over its war on Ukraine. “The production cut clearly shows OPEC was not happy with the movement in the oil price which had fallen over recent months,” said National Australia Bank’s Tapas Strickland. -Fin24 

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EY Germany handed two-year ban EY’s German business has been banned for two years from accepting major new audit mandates, after it failed to uncover fraud at Wirecard AG. Ernst & Young GmbH breached its professional duty when auditing the payments firm’s annual reports for 2016, 2017 and 2018, Germany’s audit watchdog APAS said in a statement Monday, which didn’t mention EY by name. It levied a fine of €500 000 (R9.8 million) on EY and banned it from new audit work for companies of “public interest,” though it exempted contract renewals. The decision is the harshest regulatory consequence yet for EY Germany since Wirecard’s demise almost three years ago. There have also been commercial repercussions including decisions by Commerzbank AG, KfW and DWS Group to move business away

from the firm. Wirecard went bankrupt after acknowledging that €1.9 billion it had listed as cash probably didn’t exist. Although the collapse also exposed severe shortcomings at supervisors and banks, EY’s repeated approvals of the firm’s annual reports has attracted strong criticism. “We regret that the collusive fraud at Wirecard was not uncovered earlier and we have learned important lessons from the case,” a spokesman for EY Germany said in an emailed statement. “The important thing is that EY Germany is a different company today”, the statement said, pointing to changes in the firm’s fraud risk assessment and a new management team. APAS also sanctioned five audit staff while saying it couldn’t punish seven others because they had returned their audit license, effectively ending APAS jurisdiction over them. EY and the individuals can appeal the decision, the watchdog said in the statement. -Fin24

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and FNB Namibia through the FirstRand Foundation Trust donated N$ 500 000 each. Since 2016, the Shack Dwellers Federation has constructed over 395 houses with funding from the abovementioned partners. Handing over the donation, FNB Home Loans National Sales Manager Rozina Jacobs emphasised the importance of projects and initiatives that contribute to the provision of affordable housing to Namibians nationwide. “This partnership ensures that our people have access to the most basic human right. By providing housing, the partnership has helped to reduce homelessness, improve health and safety, and support economic development. The success of this project ultimately demonstrates that it is possible to make a difference through collaboration and innovation,” she said. Ohorongo Cement CSI Representa-

Ramaphosa to urgently solve visa mess

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atech, Gert Burger added that access to quality housing has the ability to transform neighbourhoods and also connect residents to critical amenities, build stronger social cohesion in communities and create pathways to education and economic opportunity. “Each dollar invested in affordable

housing boosts local economies by leveraging public and private resources to generate income, adequate job creation and retention, financial stability, security, improves the quality of life of residents by leading to better health and population diversity,” he said.

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CARIN SMITH A major overhaul of South Africa’s visa regime is needed, and during his upcoming investment conference, President Cyril Ramaphosa should address the issue, according to Business Leadership SA (BLSA). “The president could use the opportunity to announce a credible intervention to fix the visa mess. That would go far to addressing one of the major sources of a lack of confidence in South Africa’s investment case,” the BLSA says in its latest newsletter. Visa administration problems at the Department of Home Affairs are unacceptable and a serious impediment to the South African economy, according to BLSA. The slow processing of applications for work visas and the extension of existing ones create an “impossible situation” for companies doing business or wanting to do business in SA. This is despite efforts by Operation Vulindlela in the Presidency to revise the scarce skills list, the BLSA said in its weekly newsletter on Monday. “For company executives, the uncertainty created by the administrative chaos is a massive turnoff. If a company is considering the location of their regional headquarters, how does South Africa compare to competitors such as

tive Alina Nelenge said: “We believe that, with combined resources we can achieve more, and by partnering with the FirstRand Foundation and the Pupkewitz Foundation we are doing exactly that. We make a difference where it mattes the most and instead of trying to run independent initiatives, we remain committed to this valuable partnership, as we trust that through the partnership contribution, many Namibians will be supplied with decent and affordable housing.”

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Dubai?” asks the BLSA. It estimates that more than 50 000 foreigners working in SA face losing their status when their visas expire, purely because the Department of Home Affairs has been unable to process their applications in time.

Skills deficit

It points out that SA has significant deficits in areas like technical skills. “We need to give international companies the confidence to plan on investments here without the fear that they will simply be unable to send their people because we cannot manage our bureaucracy,” states the BLSA. “Next week, the president will be hosting the fifth South Africa Investment Conference, which is aimed to attract foreign investment to the country. The president could use the opportunity to announce a credible intervention to fix the visa mess...Organised business is eager to help.” -Fin24

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SA announces solid cut in diesel prices HELENA WASSERMAN The diesel price in South Africa is cut by over 73 cents (c) a litre, with a marginal 1c decrease in 93 petrol, and a 2c increase in 95 in Gauteng. The department of mineral resources and energy said diesel 0.05% sulphur decreased by 73.58c, while 0.005% sulphur dropped by 74.58c a litre. Fuel prices are largely determined by the oil price, as well as the rand - as oil is priced in dollars. While the Brent oil price has fallen from above US$84 a barrel to around US$80, the rand has taken a big knock this month. In recent

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days it has been steadying, getting a major lift following a bigger-thanexpected rate hike last week Thursday. Petrol prices were hiked by R1.27 at the start of March, while diesel increased by between 30c and 32c a litre. In Gauteng, the price of a litre of 95 unleaded petrol increased to R22.95, while it will increase to R22.30 on the coast. A year ago, 95octane petrol retailed for R21.60 in Gauteng. The Gauteng wholesale diesel price reached R21.62, from R18.87 a year ago. -Fin24

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CODI’s primary responsibilities include establishing, maintaining and administering a deposit insurance fund to protect the banks’ clients.

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he South African Reserve Bank has established the country’s first deposit insurance body, the Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI), to help protect bank depositors as well as with confidence in the financial sector. CODI became a legal entity on 24 March, and the move makes protection of those with money in a bank explicit, rather than the “implicit” protection already on offer, Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago has said previously. In the past, the government compensated depositors for their losses on a case-by-case basis, meaning taxpayers had to bear the cost of the failure of banks. When a bank failed, there was uncertainty about which depositors would be compensated, the amount of protection provided and where the funding would come from, the SARB said in October. CODI’s primary responsibilities include establishing, maintaining and administering a deposit insurance fund to protect the banks’ clients, the SARB said on Monday. It is also tasked with informing the depositors of its benefits and limitations should a bank be placed into resolution, which refers to a bank failure deemed too important for financial stability or economic reasons for normal insolvency proceedings. Seventeen commercial banks, three mutual banks, five cooperative banks and 13 local

The move makes protection of those with money in a bank explicit, rather than the “implicit” protection already on offer. Lesetja Kganyago, Governor: SARB branches of foreign banks will become members of CODI upon its establishment, the Reserve Bank said in October. ODI’s

protection will be automatic, meaning qualifying depositors will not have to apply for protection of up to R100 000. New legislation is required for CODI to become operational in 2024, and will specify how much cover depositors will get. The legislation is expected to be passed through Parliament this year. While CODI is a statutory body and a subsidiary of the SARB, it has an independent board which will manage and oversee its affairs. CODI has been collaborating with South African financial institutions and other stakeholders, including the World Bank, to ensure a smooth implementation of the deposit insurance scheme. CODI is part of the Twin Peaks regulatory reforms following the 2008/09 global financial crisis. Its establishment supports the SARB’s mandate of

PUBLIC NOTICE: FOR PARTICIPATION & COMMENTS SUBMISSION

ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING ASSESSMENT (ESA) STUDY FOR THE PROPOSED PROSPECTING & EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES ON EXCLUSIVE PROSPECTING LICENSE (EPL) NO. 6990 WEST OF UIS IN THE ERONGO REGION, NAMIBIA The public is hereby notified that an application for an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) will be submitted to the Environmental Commissioner as required under the Environmental Management Act No. 7 of 2007 and its 2012 EIA Regulations. The proposed prospecting and exploration are listed activities in the EIA Regulations that cannot be undertaken without an ECC, which is issued upon approval of an ESA Study. Furthermore, the EPL rights expired in August 2022. To renew the rights, an ECC is required by the Ministry of Mines & Energy (MME) to enable the proposed activities on the EPL. The Proponent of the proposed Activities: Gemco Investments cc

Project Nature and Location: Upon issuance of the ECC for the proposed exploration activities and renewal of the EPL, the Proponent will plan for and commence with the prospecting and exploration of mineral commodities on EPL-6990. The EPL is located about 100km west of Uis Settlement and 55km west of the Brandberg Mountain in Erongo Region and covers an area of 12,749.7402 hectares (Ha). Appointed Environmental Consultant: Serja Hydrogeo-Environmental Consultants CC The public is therefore invited to register as Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) and submit comments and or receive further information on the EIA process. The requests for registration as I&APs and submission of comments, issues or concerns Contact Person: Ms. Fredrika Shagama Mobile No.: +264 (0) 81 749 9223 Email: [email protected]

protecting and enhancing financial stability by monitoring the financial environment and mitigating systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system, the statement read. -Fin24

National Road Safety Council TENDER

Procurement of Balanced Score Card software Procurement Reference No: G/ONB/NRSC –4.18/2023 The National Road Safety Council (NRSC) is a statutory body established in terms of section 2 of the National Road Safety Act, Act 9 of 1972 to promote road safety in the Republic of Namibia with the view of reducing collisions and their resultant human mutilation and trauma and to carry out road safety research that will influence road safety campaigns and policy.

INFORMATION REQUIRED

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

EXPERTISE REQUIRED

The NRSC invites reputable and registered local companies to submit bids to supply the National Road Safety Council with Balanced Scorecard software.

• Postgraduate degree in Management Sciences with emphasis on strategic planning and policy analysis. •At least seven years of work experience in strategic planning, policy monitoring, and implementation, review, and evaluation Strategic Management Professional, Strategic Management Professional certification will be an added advantage.

BACKGROUND In March 2021, Namibia launched the 2nd Decade of Action for Road Safety. This was in line with United Nation General Assembly resolution 74/299, which proclaimed the 2nd Decade of Action for Road Safety with a target of halving road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030. The national strategy marks the country’s long-term commitment to building a safe transport system by adopting a safe systems approach. The strategy sets targets and priorities to improve road safety and has performance tenets built-in. Balanced Scorecard (BSC) software will assist executing agencies in tracking performance. The software should have the following features; strategic framework (balanced scorecard), breakdown of projects and KPIs into milestones for easy management, user management, and reporting. In addition, the tool should be accessible through a mobile application. The tool should automate strategy execution and simplify performance reporting on a quarterly and annual basis and flag poor performance or highlight excellence.

Tel: +264 (0) 61 231 717

Email: [email protected]

1. Background and organizational setup (description of core business, number of staff with professional qualification, CV of key staff); 2. Demonstrate work experience of similar nature; 3. Valid Company Registration Certificate;

DETAILS ON HOW TO OBTAIN TENDER DOCUMENTS Bidding documents are obtainable from the offices of the National Road Safety Council, Windhoek upon payment of a non-refundable levy in cash in the sum of N$ 300.00, as of 15 March 2023. Sealed envelopes must be deposited in the NRSC Tender box at the NRSC offices, corner of Harold Pupkewitz and Independence Avenue, and addressed to the Executive Secretary. CLOSING DATE 17 April 2023 at 12h00. No late submissions will be accepted after this date and time. Inquiries: Mrs. Ursula Vernooy and Mr. Eugene Tendekule Tel: 061231717 Fax: 061239745 Email: [email protected]

Fax: +264 (0) 61 239 745

Follow us on Social Media @NRSC Namibia

Website: www.nrsc.org.na

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Market Watch Spertye: Deadlines:

wednesday 5 April 2023

Kleinadvertensies • Classifieds TEL: 061*297 2175 fax: 061*239 638 Email: [email protected]

13:00 twee werksdae voor plasing 13:00 two working days prior to placement

Geen advertensies sal telefonies aanvaar word nie. INHOUDSOPGAWE

CONTENTS

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

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

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

RATES & DEADLINES To avoid disappointment of an advertisement not appearing on the date you wish, please book timeously. Classified smalls, notices and display smalls: 13:00, two working days prior to placing. A handling fee of 15% is payable on cancellations received in writing by 13:00 two days before scheduled publication. No cancellation will be accepted if received after this deadline. RATES: (Monday * Friday) › Classifieds Smalls: N$105 for the first 20 words and N$2.40 (15% Vat included) for every word thereafter › Display Smalls: N$108.10 per col/ cm (15% Vat included) › School notices: N$66.70 (15% Vat included) per col/cm › Churches: N$66.70 (15% Vat included) per col/cm › Sport Clubs: N$66.70 (15% Vat included) per col/cm › Births, engagements, marriages, deaths, In memoriam: N$66.70 (15% Vat included) per col/cm › Legal Notices: N$697 for the first 300 words and N$2.40 (15% Vat included) for every word thereafter

Kennisgewings Notices

DR. SCHIER, DR. DE CHAVONNES VRUGT, DR. SCHICKERLING, DR. SLABBER. Dear patient. Please note that our telephone lines are out of order due to cable theft. Please phone on cell number: 0857496096 should you need to contact us during this time. DM0202300409154

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Betrekkings gevra Employment Wanted

CECILIE soek 3 dae huiswerk, sy is hardwerkend en het verwysings. Kan onmiddellik diens aanvaar. Skakel: 081-6029302. DM0202300409155

KAZUVAKERE is looking for domestic work. She has experience in cleaning, washing and ironing. Contact: 085 2484664 DM0202300409152

DESDELIA is looking for domestic work in Windhoek, has 2 years experience and references. Contact: 081-7595991 DM0202300409158

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CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE: Republikein reserves the right to withhold or cancel any advertisement order that has been accepted. Republikein accepts no liability for failure to publish an advertisement received by telephone. ERRORS: Please report errors immedi*ately. Republikein accepts no responsibility for more than one incorrect insertion of any advertisement of any cost beyond the cost of the space occupied by the faulty advertisement. No re*publication will be given due to small typographical errors which do not lessen the effectiveness of the advertisement. Republikein does not accept responsibility for mispresentation in advertisements.

BOOK & PAY FOR YOUR CLASSIFIED ADS ONLINE

Dissociative iDentity DisorDer awareness Day

Dissociative Identity Disorder is a relatively new disorder that psychiatrists have been learning about as it often goes undiagnosed among the general population. For those diagnosed with it, however, it can be a terrifying experience to know that the mental conditions they’ve been living with have a name. Dissociative Identity Disorder Awareness Day aims to change those fears by spreading awareness of its existence to today’s society and help bring about education and success through understanding and compassion.

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MEDICAL DOCTOR with more than 6 years’ experience post internship at a district hospital. At least 2 years’ experience in hospital management level at district hospital, anaesthesia and project management knowledge with be an added advantage, willing also to invest in the practice. Send CV to [email protected] OPTOMETRIST NEEDED: Specsavers Ongwediva. Must be registered with HPCNA. Must have B. Optom degree. Must have 5 years working experience. Tel: 061-245604 / 406 DM0202300409164

BRAKWATER MULTISAVE & LIQOURLAND CC: Event Manager and Wedding / party planner & Coordinator. Own transport. Local resident in the Brakwater / Dobra area will be an advantage. Must have extensive experience in planning, executing, finance, budgeting and all other aspects of the venture. Multi Languages will be an advantage. This is a startup initiative so the applicant will have to do about everything him/herself. Must be willing to train people. Basic with commission Must be onsite, active and in control throughout the whole function Long hours at first due to being a startup venture with limited staff We invite suitable candidates to forward their cv’s to: etienne@ parkandsellnamibia.com Closing date 15 April 2023 DM0202300409165

SHACMAN INVESTMENT NAMIBIA CC: Mechanical Engineer (Head) x 1. Station: Windhoek Requirements: *Ten to Fifteen years in related experience. *Proficiency in English and Chinese * Experience in heavy duty mechanical repair such as Sinotruk, Weichai Engine, Shacman Trucks and FAW. Key Responsibilities: * Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operations and recommend remedies. * Ability to overhaul engines and gearbox and operate on different construction and mining. * Repair hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems. To be successful in this role, you should have good communication skills in Chinese to interact with the Chinese speaking clients. Only shortlisted candidates with required experience will be contacted for interviews. E-mail resume to: [email protected] Closing date: 10 April 2023 DM0202300409151

Diere Animals

FOR SALE 60 Meatmastertype ewes plus a registered Meatmaster ram. Most ewes visibly pregnant and others already lambing. Going as a package for N$120 000, negotiable. Located 96 km north of Grootfontein. WhatsApp 081-6115182 or email [email protected]. DM0202300409166

Huise te koop 028 Residential Prop. for Sale GROOT AUB half-built house for sale. 3 Bedrooms with double garage. Plan provided. N$100 000. Contact: 0813366171 DM0202300409139

WINDHOEK, ELISENHEIM Freestanding house: 3x Bedroom, 2x Bathroom, single garage, living area, stoop, mountain view. Valuation: N$2.1 Million. Selling price: N$2 030 000. Erf size: 504 m² Please call: 0818673274 DM0202300409157

Vakatures Vacancies

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Regskennisgewings Legal Notices

MUNICIPALITY OF WALVIS BAY Notice is hereby given in terms section 63(2) of the local Authority Act, 1992 (Act 23/1992), as amended, that the Council of the Municipality of Walvis Bay intends to sell by private transaction ERVEN 6230 and 6231 WALVIS BAY, with a combine AREA 40,841 m2 at a PURCHASE PRICE N$1,225,230 to BPO Logistics cc for the establishment of a Logistic Hub. Full particulars pertaining to the purchase will lie for inspection by interested persons until Friday, 21 April 2023 at room 29, Municipal Offices, Kuisebmond. For more information Mrs. S. Satchipia can be contacted at telephone (064) 2013232 during office hours. Written objections, duly motivation, to the intended transaction must be received by the undersigned before or at 12:00 Wednesday, 26 April 2023. A. VICTOR GENERAL MANAGER: COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Municipal Offices Civic Centre Nangolo Mbumba Drive Private Bag 5017 WALVIS BAY Fax: (064) 209714

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Regskennisgewings Legal Notices

REZONING NOTICE DUNAMIS CONSULTING (PTY) LTDTOWN, REGIONAL PLANNERS AND DEVELOPERS on behalf of the owner of Erf 2069 Lenie Street, Klein Windhoek Extension 3 is applying to the Windhoek Municipal Council for the following: * Subdivision of Remainder Portion B of the Farm Klein Windhoek Town and Townlands No. 70 into Portion 1 (384m²) and Remainder; * Alteration of Boundaries and Incorporation of Portion 1 of Remainder Portion B of the Farm Klein Windhoek Town and Townlands No.70 into Klein Windhoek Extension 3 as an Erf; * Rezoning of Portion 1 of Remainder Portion B of the Farm Klein Windhoek Town and Townlands No.70 from ‘Undetermined’ to ‘Residential’ with a density of 1:900; * Consolidation of Portion 1 (384m²) of Remainder Portion B of the Farm Klein Windhoek Town and Townlands No.70 with Erf 2069 (1261m²) Lenie Street Klein Windhoek Extension 3 into Erf X (1645m²); and * Consent to use Portion 1 of Remainder Portion B of the Farm Klein Windhoek Town and Townlands No.70 while the town planning process is being finalized. Erf 2069 Klein Windhoek Extension 3 and Remainder Portion B of the Farm Klein Windhoek Town and Townlands No.70 are located in Lenie Street. Erf 2069 Klein Windhoek Extension 3 is currently zoned ‘Residential’ with a density of 1:900 and measures 1261m². Remainder Portion B of the Farm Klein Windhoek Town and Townlands No. 70 is currently zoned ‘Undetermined’ and measures ±543,583 m². The proposed Rezoning of Portion 1 of Remainder Portion B of the Farm Klein Windhoek Town and Townlands No.70 from “Undetermined” to with a density of 1:900 will allow the owner of Erf 2069 Klein Windhoek Extension 3 to incorporate and consolidate Portion 1 with his Erf 2069 Klein Windhoek Extension 3 into Erf X as per the approved sale of Portion 1. Consent is also applied for, to use Portion 1while the statutory process is being finalized. On-site parking as required in terms of the Windhoek Zoning Scheme is provided onsite Portion 1 and Erf 2069 Klein Windhoek. Further, take note that the locality plan of the Erf can be inspected at the Windhoek Town Council Customer Care Centre Town Planning Notice Board, 80Independence Avenue, Windhoek. Further take note that any person objecting to the proposed land use as set out above may lodge such objection together with the grounds thereof in Writing at the Windhoek Urban Planning Offices Room 518, 5th Floor, Town House Main Building within 14 days of the last publication of this notice (final date for objections is 19 April 2023). DUNAMIS CONSULTING TOWN, REGIONAL PLANNERS AND DEVELOPERS Cell: +264 855 512 173 Tel: +264 83 330 2241 Email: [email protected] DM0202300409033

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IN THE  High Court of Namibia CASE NO: I 1342/2015 In the matter between:FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NAMIBIA LTD, Plaintiff and SIEGFRIED JULING t/a JULING CONSTRUCTION, First Defendant GERLINDE ANTONIE JULING, Second Defendant NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY Pursuant to a Judgment of the above Honourable Court granted on 9 JULY 2015, the following immovable property will be sold without reserve and voetstoots by the Acting Deputy Sheriff of the District of RUNDU on the 20TH day of APRIL 2023 at 11h00 at ERF NO. 1301, EXTENSION 4, RUNDU. CERTAIN: ERF NO 1301, RUNDU, EXTENSION 4 SITUATED: In the Town of RUNDU REGISTRATION DIVISION “B” KAVANGO REGION MEASURING: 9282 (NINE TWO EIGHT TWO) Square Metres CONSISTING OF MAIN BUILDING: OFFICES Brick Structure, 122²m, Plastered and painted brick walls (interior & exterior), Tiled floors FLAT – LARGE FLAT Brick Structure, 130²m, Plastered and painted brick walls (interior & exterior), Tiled floors WAREHOUSE: Brick Structure, 342²m, Double Volume, Plastered and painted brick walls (interior & exterior), Concrete floors OPEN WORKSHOP: 1026 m² The “Conditions of Sale-inExecution” will lie for inspection at the office of the Acting Deputy Sheriff at RUNDU and at the Head Office of Plaintiff at WINDHOEK and Plaintiff’s Attorneys, Fisher, Quarmby & Pfeifer, at the undermentioned address. Dated at WINDHOEK this 21ST day of FEBRUARY 2023 FISHER, QUARMBY & PFEIFER LEGAL PRACTITIONERS FOR PLAINTIFF c/o Robert Mugabe & Thorer Streets entrance on Burg Street P O Box 37 WINDHOEK AAH/jvz/S181 DM0202300408380

Regskennisgewings Legal Notices

REZONING NOTICE DUNAMIS CONSULTING TOWN, REGIONAL PLANNERS AND DEVELOPERS on behalf of the owner of the Remainder of the Farm Hentiesbaai Townlands No. 133 is applying to the Henties Bay Municipality for the following: * Subdivision of the Remainder of the Farm Hentiesbaai Townlands No. 133 into Portion Y and Remainder; * Rezoning of Portion Y of the Remainder of the Farm Hentiesbaai Townlands No.133 from “Undetermined” to “Industrial” with a bulk of 2.0; and * Application to lease Portion Y of the Remainder of the Farm Hentiesbaai Townlands No. 133 for site establishment purposes while the statutory process on the Portion is being finalized. The proposed Portion Y of the Remainder of the Farm Hentiesbaai Townlands No.133 from is located North-East of the Hentiesbaai Townlands sandwiched between the Uis and the C34 Terrace Bay Road. It is currently zoned “Undetermined” and measures ± 250,000 m² (25Ha). It is proposed that the Remainder of the Farm Hentiesbaai Townlands No. 133 be subdivided into Portion Y and rezone Portion Y to “Industrial” with a bulk of 2. This will allow the new owner to develop the Portion for an Oil Refinery Plant with the relevant supporting facilities. Further Consent to lease Portion Y for Site Rehabilitation purposes while the subdivision and rezoning process is being finalized, is also applied for. Enough onsite parking as required in terms of the Henties Bay Zoning Scheme will be provided. Further, take note that the locality plan of the Erf can be inspected at the Henties Bay Municipality Town Planning Notice Board, corner of Jakkalsputz and Nicky Iyambo Road, Henties Bay. 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 Henties Bay Municipality Town Planning Office within 14 days of the last publication of this notice (final date for objections is 19 April 2023). DUNAMIS CONSULTING TOWN, REGIONAL PLANNERS AND DEVELOPERS Cell: +264 855 512 173 Tel: +264 833 302 241 Email: ndimuhona@dunamisplan. com DM0202300409032

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23

* 2 October 1962 † 28th March 2023 Our Angel, our Ma Corien is now with Him. We will forever keep her loving soul amongst us and in our hearts. It was an honor to have her here on earth with us. The Team of the Boscia African Farm Heinz Katthage Edward van Jaarsveld Dr. Anja Henkell-Huppertz and Markus Henkell Patrick, Robert and Julia Huppertz Matheus Shikongo and Ndalilashiwa Hinghalwa Lujin Swartz Peter Shilunga and Sussana Namadhila Frederik and Emma Links Lucia Kafula Sara #Gamases Sylvia Hailonga Morne Beukes The Memorial will be held at 12 am on the 6th of April on our beloved family farm: Boscia African Farm, PO Box 243, Kalkrand. Contact Edward 081-450 6252 or 063-264 208

Regskennisgewings Legal Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR THE PROPOSED MINERALS PROSPECTING ACTIVITIES WITHIN EXCLUSIVE PROSPECTIMG LICENCE (EPL) 8729, OTJOZONDJUPA REGION On behalf of the proponent, Alliance Environmental Consultancy CC (AEC) herewith gives notice in terms of the Environmental Management Act No. 7 of 2007 and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations for the proposed prospecting activities within EPL 8729, Otjozondjupa Region. Proponent: Mr. Simasiku I. Kwenani Commodities: Base and Rare Metals, Dimension Stone, Industrial Minerals, and Precious Metals Locality: Approximately 40km South of Otjiwarongo along the B1 main road on portions of Farms Kahlenberg 130, Omusema-Uarei 129, Jourimba 131, Slagveld 158, Tottenham Oos 487, Ombu 487

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR THE PROPOSED MINERALS PROSPECTING AND SMALL-SCALE MINING ACTIVITIES WITHIN MINING CLAIMS (MCs) 73098 & 73105, KHOMAS REGION On behalf of the proponent, Alliance Environmental Consultancy CC (AEC) herewith gives notice in terms of the Environmental Management Act No. 7 of 2007 and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations for the proposed prospecting and small-scale mining activities within Mining Claims 73098 & 73105, Khomas Region. Proponent: Mr. B. Ikefelwa and Mr. N. Tjombonde Commodities: Base and Rare Metals, and Precious Metals Locality: Approximately 70km southwest of Rehoboth near Nauchas settlement in the Windhoek Rural Constituency covering a total area of 27Ha within the boundaries of Farm Nauams 177 All Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) for the two projects are hereby invited to register and submit comments duly motivated in writing on or before the 21st of April 2023. Registration and Background Information Documents (BID) for the projects can be requested from the email address below. Email: [email protected] Cell: +264 85 7728 929

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IN THE  High Court of Namibia Windhoek, Main Division Case Number: HC-MD-CIV-ACTCON-2019/05236 In the matter between: NEDBANK NAMIBIA LIMITED, Applicant MILDRED NONTOBEKO JANTJIES, Respondent FORM 3 - Rule 13(1) - SUBSTITUTED SERVICE High Court, Main Division Judge J.P Karuaihe street Windhoek Filed by: Engling, Stritter & Partners Motion Court Judge: Honourable Justice Parker AJ Legal Practitioner for the Applicant Roll: First Motion Court (Substituted Service Application) 12 Love Street Date: 10 March 2023 @10:00 Windhoek Ref: NB8635 TO: MILDRED NONTOBEKO JANTJIES, a major adult female person, whose full and further particulars are unknown to the Applicant, but who owns immovable property at Erf 275, Extension 2, Gobabis, Republic of Namibia. TAKE NOTICE that by application issued from this court, you have been called onto give notice within 10 days after the publication of this notice, to the registrar and to the Applicant’s legal practitioner of your intention to oppose(if any), in an application wherein: NEDBANK NAMIBIA LIMITED applies for an order in the following terms: 1. The following immovable property is hereby declared executable: Certain: Erf No.275, Gobabis Township (Extension No. 2) Situated: In the Municipality of Gobabis, Registration Division “L”, Omaheke Region Measuring: 1 350 (One Thousand Three hundred and Fifty) Square Metres Held By: Deed of Transfer No. T 1948/1990 Subject: To the Conditions contained therein 2. The Respondent is to bear the Applicant’s costs of the Rule 108 application on attorney client scale. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event of you opposing the application, you are to deliver a notice of intention to oppose which must therein give your full residential or business address, and must also appoint an address, not being a post office or poste restate, for service on you of all documents in this application within a flexible radius from the office of the registrar or if you elect to be served by electronic means indicate your electronic address and in that case service thereof at the address so given is valid and effectual, except where by any order or practice of the court person service is required. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if you fail to give such notice, judgment may be granted against you without further reference to you. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that simultaneously with the delivery of the notice of intention to oppose, the Respondent must deliver the return in terms of rule6(4), which contains the following information about the defendant: “(a) in the case of a natural person, his or her full names, identity number where available and if a Namibian citizen or any other person ordinarily resident in Namibia, his or her physical address and where available, his or her telephone or cellular phone number or both, workplace telephone number, facsimile number and personal or workplace email address or both; The particulars so provided remain binding on the party to which they relate and may be used by the court or by the other party to effect service of any notice or document on such party or to give notice to such party. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that as soon as the motion court judge has taken note of your notice of intention to oppose, you as the Respondent will be required to meet with the Applicant’s legal practitioner in order to agree on dates to be submitted to the above Honourable Court, for the exchange of your answering affidavit and the Applicant’s replying affidavit, and the time within which to do so will be considered by the court having regard to those dates, and if you fail to cooperate in submitting the aforementioned, the court will determine the time within which you must deliver your answering affidavit, if any, and you as Respondent must comply with such order. Dated at WINDHOEK on this 13th day of FEBRUARY 2023. ENGLING, STRITTER & PARTNERS Legal Practitioner for the Applicant 12 Love Street Windhoek TO: THE REGISTRAR DM0202300409132

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IN THE  High Court For The District Of Windhoek Held At Windhoek Case No: HC-MD-CIV-ACTOTH-2017/02580 In the matter between: KAMBWA TRADING CC, Execution Creditor and SHASH TRADING ENTERPRISES CC, 1st Execution Debtor ABRAHAM SHAANIKA, 2nd Execution Debtor NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION A SALE IN EXECUTION will be held by public auction on THURSDAY the 20TH of APRIL 2023 at 12:00 in the forenoon at ADVANCED REFRIGERATION, MAIN ROAD, OSHAKATI, REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA during which there will be sold in execution as a result of an attachment made on the 01st day of MARCH 2023 under a Writ of Execution issued on the 20th day of NOVEMBER 2018 by the above named KAMBWA TRADING CC (PLAINTIFF) against SHASH TRADING ENTERPRISES CC (1ST DEFENDANT) ANDABRAHAM SHAANIKA (2ND DEFENDANT). 1X SCANIA HORSE TRUCK REG. SASH 5. 1X INTERLINK TRAILOR REG. N27312SN. 1X INTERLINK TRAILOR REG. N 39244SN. 1X SCANIA HORSE TRUCK REG. SASH 3. 1X INTERLINE TRAILOR REG. N 18410 SN. 1X INTERLINK TRAILOR REG. N 26484SN. TERMS: “Voetstoots” – cash to the highest bidder. Dated at Windhoek this 13th day of March 2023. SISA NAMANDJE & CO INC PER: J. JANKE 13 & 15 PASTEUR STREET WINDHOEK WEST WINDHOEK (REF: K1773/AJJ/19-WL) DM0202300408897

IN THE  High Court of Namibia (Main Division) Case Number: HC-MD-CIVACT-CON-2019/05236 In the matter between: NEDBANK NAMIBIA LIMITED, Applicant and MILDRED NONTOBEKO JANTJIES, Respondent FORM 24 - Rule 108(2)(a) NOTICE BY JUDGMENT CREDITOR TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR TAKE NOTICE THAT Nedbank Namibia Limited (hereinafter called the Judgment Creditor) has obtained judgment against Mildred Nontobeko Jantjies (hereinafter called the Judgment Debtors) on 12 June 2020 in this court. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the judgment creditor will apply in terms of Rule 108(1)(b) for an order declaring the property situate at Erf 275, Gobabis Township, Extension No. 2, Gobabis, Republic of Namibia, and held by Deed of Transfer No. T1948/1990, executable and the Judgment Debtor is hereby called to provide reasons to this Honourable Court within 10 days why such an order may not be granted. Dated at WINDHOEK on this 13th day of FEBRUARY 2022. ENGLING, STRITTER & PARTNERS Judgment Creditor’s Legal Practitioner 12 Love street Windhoek TO: THE REGISTRAR High Court, Main Division Judge J.P. Karuaihe Street Windhoek AND TO: MILDRED NONTOBEKO JANTJIES Respondent DM0202300409130

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IN THE  High Court of Namibia, Main Division, Held at Windhoek On Wednesday, the 08th day of March 2023 Before the Honourable Justice Parker I N T - H C - S U B SER-2023/00046 Main Case Number : HC-MDCIV-ACT-CON-2019/05236 In the matter between: NEDBANK NAMIBIA LIMITED, Applicant and MILDRED NONTOBEKO JANTJIES, Respondent COURT ORDER Having read the Notice of Motion, Affidavit and annexures forINT-HC-SUBSER-2023/00046 and other documents filed of record, in chambers and in the absence of the parties; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Applicant is granted leave and authorised to serve the Form 24 Notice and Form 3 in respect of the Rule 108 application under case number HC-MD-CIV-ACTCON-2019/05236 together with the order authorising substituted service, by substituted means in one edition of the ‘Namibian’ and ‘Republikein’ newspapers. 2. The Respondent is ordered to pay the costs of this application on attorney client scale. 3. The matter is removed from the roll and regarded as finalised. BY ORDER OF THE COURT REGISTRAR TO: ZUREUKA MAJIEDT On behalf of Applicant Engling, Stritter & Partners 12 Love Street Windhoek, Namibia AND TO: Mildred Nontobeko Jantjies Respondent No 66 Papagaien Road Hochlandpark Windhoek, Khomas Namibia DM0202300409133

NOTICE Take notice that RITTA KHIBA PLANNING CONSULTANTS (TOWN, REGIONAL PLANNERS ANDENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS) on behalf of the owner of Erf 2666 Klein Windhoek, No. 9 BassingthwaighteStreet, intends applying to the Municipal Council of Windhoek for: CONSENT FOR A BUSINESS BUILDING TOOPERATE A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AT UNIT 2 OF ERF 2666 KLEIN WINDHOEK, NO. 9 BASSINGTHWAIGHTESTREET. Erf 2666 Windhoek is zoned ‘‘Office’’ with a bulk of 0.4 and is approximately 856 m2 in extent. There areexisting buildings situated on the Erf. Once Council approves the proposed consent use for a business building, theintention is to use the existing Office Unit 2, measuring 157m2, for financial institution purposes. The number ofvehicles for which parking will be provided on-site will be in accordance with the Windhoek Town Planning Scheme.Take notice that the locality plan of the Erf lies for inspection on the Town Planning notice board at the CustomerCare Centre, Main Municipal Offices, Rev. Michael Scott Street, Windhoek as well as at Ritta Khiba PlanningConsultants, Erf 1012 Dorado Park. Further take notice that any person objecting to the proposed use of the land asset out above may lodge such objection together with the grounds thereof, with the Municipal Council of Windhoek,5th Floor, Office No. 516 and with the applicant in writing within 14 days of the last publication of this notice on 19thApril 2023. APPLICANT: RITTA KHIBA PLANNING CONSULTANTSTOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNERS P O Box 22543, Windhoek Tel: 061 – 225062 or Fax: 088614935 (fax to email) Mobile: 0815788154 Email Address: rkhiba@ gmail.com / [email protected]. na DM0202300409173

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NOTICE Marlu Courier Services herewith intends to apply to the Swakopmund Municipal Council for the Resident Occupation Special Consent, to operate an “administrative office” on the premises of Erf 5931, Swakopmund Extension 23 (Indian Ocean Street) as provided for in terms of Clause 6 of the Swakopmund Zoning Scheme, Details of which, are obtainable from the General Manager: Engineering & Planning Services. Any person having any objection against such application should lodge such objection/s in writing and within 14 days of the last publication to the Swakopmund Municipality and the applicant, during normal business hours. Closing date for objections or comments is: 24 April 2023. Contact Person: M H Skrypzeck, Cell: 081 320 4665. Email: [email protected] or Mr.J.Heita (Manager: Town Planning) Tel: +264 (64) 410 5503.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NAMIBIA If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. WINDHOEK: 081-325 6144 SwakOpmuNd: 081 243 2649 E-MAIL: [email protected]

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

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A CALL FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION & ENGAGEMENT: ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING ASSESSMENT STUDY FOR THE PROPOSED PROSPECTING & EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES ON EXCLUSIVE PROSPECTING LICENSE (EPL) NO. 8125 NEAR AI-AIS IN THE //KARAS REGION, NAMIBIA The public is hereby notified that an application for an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) will be submitted to the Environmental Commissioner as required under the Environmental Management Act No. 7 of 2007 and its 2012 EIA Regulations. The proposed exploration and associated works are listed activities in the EIA Regulations that cannot be undertaken without an ECC, hence, the application. The Proponent of the proposed Activities: Ndiili Benson Malima Project Nature and Location: Upon issuance of the ECC for the proposed exploration activities, the Proponent will plan for and commence with the prospecting and exploration of minerals on EPL-8125. The EPL area is located about 5km west - 3km north of Ai-Ais in the //Karas Region and covers an area of 69,586.238 hectares (Ha). Appointed Environmental Consultant: Serja Hydrogeo-Environmental Consultants CC The public is therefore invited to register as Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) to submit comments and or receive further information on the EIA process. The requests for registration as I&APs and submission of comments, issues or concerns should be done before or on Tuesday, 02 May 2023. Public Consultation Meeting will be communicated to the registered I&APs in due course. Contact Person: Ms. Fredrika Shagama Email: [email protected] Mobile No.: +264 (0) 81 749 9223

A CALL FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION & ENGAGEMENT: ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING ASSESSMENT STUDY FOR THE PROPOSED EXPLORATION AND MINING ACTIVITIES ON EIGHT (8) MINING CLAIMS NO. 74188 - 74195 NORTH OF KARIBIB IN ERONGO REGION, NAMIBIA The public is hereby notified that an application for an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) will be submitted to the Environmental Commissioner as required under the Environmental Management Act No. 7 of 2007 and its 2012 EIA Regulations. The proposed exploration mining are listed activities in the EIA Regulations that cannot be undertaken without an ECC, hence, the ECC application. The Proponent of the proposed Activities: Ndawanewa Mineral Exploration CC Project Nature and Location: Upon issuance of the ECC, the Proponent will plan for and commence with the exploration and mining of minerals on the eight mining claims (MCs) No. 74188, 74189, 74190, 74191, 74192, 74193, 74194 and 74195. The MCs are located about 15km north of Karibib in the Erongo Region and cover a combined area of 118.225 hectares (Ha). Appointed Environmental Consultant: Serja Hydrogeo-Environmental Consultants CC The public is therefore invited to register as Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) to submit comments and or receive further information on the EIA process. The requests for registration as I&APs and submission of comments, issues or concerns should be done before or on Tuesday, 02 May 2023.

We look forward to receive applications from candidates with proven and relevant experience to apply for the following position at our mining operation.

SUPERINTENDENT: PLANT MAINTENANCE (ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION AND SYSTEMS INTEGRATION) PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Reporting to the Manager: Maintenance and Engineering, the Superintendent: Plant Maintenance (Electrical, Instrumentation and Systems Integration), is responsible for all maintenance activities and technical support related to Electrical, Control and Instrumentation and Systems Integration. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manage electrical, C&I and systems integration disciplines and departments. • Assist with commissioning planning and execution. • Assist with designing and implementing Maintenance Management Framework. • Prepare maintenance reports and feedback as required. • Implement maintenance systems to comply with maintenance and engineering related policies. • Ensure compliance to engineering standard, quality and specifications. • Manage and coordinate maintenance practices and activities to meet availability and reliability KPI’s. • Plan and co-ordinate routine and major shutdowns. • Manage short-term contractors. • Provide electrical, C&I and systems integration technical support. • Develop relevant departmental policies, procedures, work instructions and technical manuals. • Implement and enforce a system to ensure statutory compliance. • Legally responsible (Statutory Appointment) for compliance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE: • National Diploma (N6) (Electrical/C&I) or equivalent. • 10 years post qualification experience in a maintenance or projects environment with at least 5 years in a management capacity. • In depth experience and knowledge with plant maintenance, Maintenance Management Systems (Pronto or equivalent), Legal Compliance, Financial Management and Asset Management Principles. • Experience and technical competency across electrical, C&I and systems integration fields. • Registration as Professional/Incorporated Engineer with the Engineering Council of Namibia/South Africa would be an advantage. • Code B Driver’s License. CLOSING DATE: 7 April 2023 ONLY short-listed candidates will be invited to attend an interview and medical assessment processes in Swakopmund. Previously disadvantaged Namibians meeting the above criteria are encouraged to apply. Please forward your Comprehensive CV with certified copies of supporting documents to: [email protected] Please clearly state position being applied for in subject line.

Public Consultation Meeting will be communicated to the registered I&APs in due course. Contact Person: Ms. Fredrika Shagama Email: [email protected] Mobile No.: +264 (0) 81 749 9223

We look forward to receive applications from candidates with proven and relevant experience to apply for the following position at our mining operation.

SUPERINTENDENT: ENGINEERING SERVICES PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Reporting to the Manager: Maintenance and Engineering, the Superintendent: Engineering Services, is responsible to manage and coordinate all engineering support functions. This includes management of the MME (Maintenance Management Systems) engineering modules, planning activities, building maintenance, rotables and rigging operations. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage planning, rotables, rigging, LDV and building maintenance departments. • Assist with designing engineering services framework. • Design and implement maintenance management and planning framework. • Set up and assist with commissioning Maintenance Management System (Pronto). • Refine and maintain Maintenance Management System input data. • Provide Maintenance Management System technical support. • Design and implement spares rotable repair system. • Prepare asset management, plant statistical and engineering performance reports as required. • Analyse and interpret maintenance trends and variances and initiate change. • Improve maintenance practices to increase availabilities and margins. • Assess availabilities and utilisation of equipment against business requirements. • Provide technical consulting services for the operation. • Plan and co-ordinate major shutdowns. • Manage short-term contractors.

• Manage building maintenance requirements of plant. • Manage rigging and LDV operations and maintenance. • Develop relevant departmental policies, procedures, work instructions and technical manuals. • Compile a Risk log and implements Risk Management Plan. • Implement and enforce a system to ensure statutory compliance. • Legally responsible (Statutory Appointment) for compliance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE: • National Diploma (N6) (Electrical/Mechanical) or equivalent. • 15 years post qualification experience in a maintenance environment with at least 4 years in a management capacity on a uranium mine and minimum 3 years in maintenance management and planning. • In depth experience and knowledge with Plant Maintenance, Maintenance Management System (Pronto or equivalent), Legal Compliance, Financial Management and Asset Management Principles. • Registration as Professional/Incorporated Engineer with the Engineering Council of Namibia/South Africa would be an advantage. • Code B Driver’s License. CLOSING DATE: 7 April 2023 ONLY short-listed candidates will be invited to attend an interview and medical assessment processes in Swakopmund. Previously disadvantaged Namibians meeting the above criteria are encouraged to apply. Please forward your Comprehensive CV with certified copies of supporting documents to: [email protected] Please clearly state position being applied for in subject line.