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New wage agreements for striking fishermen

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Donna Collins

Shark dumping by irresponsible anglers is on the increase, and has been condemned by the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), after it was brought to their attention that an emerging trend to leave sharks to die on our beaches, rather than release them back into the ocean, has surfaced.

And according to Stanley Ndara (Fisheries Control Inspector MFMR) there should be heftier fines put into place for such people who have little regard for Namibia's marine life, and he considers this to be a terrible abuse of natural resources. With bag limits put in place for anglers, dumping of fish instead of releasing them alive back into the sea is contravening the law, and he has warned anglers to fish responsibly.

Unfortunately, not everyone considers the value of our shark species along the Namibian coastline, and this weekend was proof of just that, when fresh and not so fresh shark carcasses were discovered scattered along a long stretch of beach leading out towards Mile 4, which has become a popular fishing spot.

Sharks had been tossed onto the rocks or left strewn on the beach to die and rot, many with hooks still in their mouth or fishing tackle wound around their bodies. Although anglers are permitted to retain a shark in their bag limit, no one is allowed to catch and dump, and the MFMR officials at both Swakopmund and Walvis Bay offices are outraged by this behaviour.

"It would take no effort from the fisherman to put the shark back onto the water if he doesn't want to use it; why must people be so wasteful and just dump the fish," said Ndara, mentioning that each permit holder is given a printed brochure clearly pointing out the do's and don'ts of angling activity, and that dumping of fish is "pollution".

"Protected species or not, it is up to every individual to ensure that the sustainability of our marine life is preserved for generations to come, and when you plunder the ocean for wasteful reasons and remove our sharks with no regard for their preservation, you are affecting the delicate eco system.

"Besides which, Namibia is a beautiful tourist attraction, and this type of

Mr.Stanley Ndara, Fisheries Control Inspector Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources.

Although the fishermen’s strike has not officially ended, inroads are being made to resolve the grievances that the workers union representing them have made public.

The Metal, Mining, Maritime and Construction Union (MMMC) reached an important milestone following the illegal strike for better wages by at least 1 200 seamen at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz.

Although the strike has not yet ended,

MMMC successfully negotiated an agreement with Gendev that will see the company's 27 seamen returning to work with better working conditions and benefits.

The agreement, according to the regional organiser of MMMC, Immanuel Petrus, is a straightforward document in line with the Labour Act, unlike the memorandum of agreement (MoA) that was signed last year between the recognised trade unions and the Confederation of Namibian Fishing

Associations (CNFA)."The agreement with Gendev stipulates

that a continuous shift will now be 12 hours which means eight normal hours and four hours of overtime.

"Due to the nature of fishing operations at sea and the fact that actual fishing happens at different intervals depending on the availability of fish, the parties accept and recognise that the long line fishing operation is continuous," Petrus said.

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The drive to sterilise underprivileged township pets by the national Have-a-Heart (HAH) charity organisation operating in towns throughout Namibia is underway, and Swakopmund jumped in with its first spayathon last week held at the

Swakop Vet Clinic.A team of veterinarians made quick

work of spaying and neutering 20 dogs brought in from the DRC informal settlement, which were selected by the Feed-A-Paw mother and daughter duo, Madelaine and Michelle Strydom who are responsible for an incredible weekly feeding scheme for underprivileged

Dr Winterbach operating on a township pet with 'Feed-A-Paw' Michelle and Madelaine Strydom looking on

animals. Funds raised by the HAH

Swakopmund team are ongoing, to ensure that each month a quota of dogs are sterilised, with plans in the pipeline to organise another major two-day sterilisation operation later this year.

Meanwhile, Walvis Bay Have-A-Heart will host its first ever spayathon on the 6 -7 February held at the Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic. Animals targeted are from the Kuisebmund and Tutuleni townships, where the need to curb the exploding animal population is dire.

The spayathon is being organised by Walvis Bay resident Sonia Sabbadini who is expecting to have at least 50 dogs spayed and neutered by a team of coastal vets over the two days. Sonia claims that this is long overdue in these parts, as no one has been into these underprivileged

areas to help the animals, and the situation is not very good at all.

The Have-A-Heart projects in the various towns is an all charity initiative, run by a bunch of ‘good Samaritans'. These people, who dedicate time and effort into helping the plight of township animals, have indentified the need to curb the growing population of unwanted litters in these parts, and to ultimately prevent the suffering of starving, stray and neglected dogs and cats living in these conditions.

The public are asked to come forward and support this worthwhile charitable cause, with donations that will help towards sterilisation of these township animals. For any further information or donations contact Sonia Sabbadini at 081 035 2152 or Geesche Neuburg at 081 666 6599.

Wheel-Ability Sports Club invites the public to join in the handover of sport equipmentThe Wheel-Ability Sports Club, organised under the Paralympics Committee of Namibia in Windhoek, received two basketball sport wheelchairs as well as a hand bike from two non-profit organisations from the United States.

The official handover will take place at the Basketball Court at the Independence Arena. During the event, members and the public will be able to meet disability sports expert Gregory Milano from the US, who is representing the organisations who donated the equipment.

“It all started with an e-mail from Gregory who found our Wheel-Ability Sports Club on the internet”, says Bjorn Magg, coach of Wheel-Ability.

“He said that he was coming to Namibia soon and would be able to bring some sports equipment.” A Skype call and three weeks later, he arrived with two basketball sport wheelchairs and a hand bike. I arranged the donation to support the growing disability sports programs in Namibia”, said Milano who works at BORP Adaptive

Sports in Berkeley, California, a centre that offers wheelchair basketball, adaptive cycling, fitness classes, soccer, canoeing, and other sports for people with physical disabilities.

He is also involved with Inclusive Cycling International, the organisation that donates a hand cycle to Wheel-Ability Sports Club. “The hand cycle I bought to allow participants to feel and learn how good a form of exercise it is and to encourage Namibians to start a disability cycling program”, says the disability sport expert and passionate cyclist.

The public is invited to join the official handover of the

equipment on Sunday 31 January at 16:00. Gregory Milano, as well as the team and coaches of Wheel-Ability, will be available for questions and there will be opportunity to try out the hand cycle and to watch a game of wheelchair basketball. “People can even join us on the field”, says Magg. “In Europe and elsewhere wheelchair basketball is quite big; the wheelchair is regarded a normal sports equipment, just like a racket, a ball or a bike.”

Wheel-Ability is one of three wheelchair basketball clubs in Namibia. Practice is every Sunday, during the summer season from 16:00 to 18:00 and

during the winter 15:00 to 17:00, at the Basketball Field in Sam Nujoma Arena in Bondell Street (behind the Katutura Youth Centre). With the two additional wheelchairs, Wheel-Ability Sports Club now maintains 14 basketball sport wheelchairs and aims at including more people in the game. The hand bike will be used to improve fitness of players and have players enter cycling races.

More information about Wheel-Ability Sports Club and the event is available on their Facebook page and from Agnes Hausiku at 081 422 9981.

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behaviour from our anglers doesn't send a good message out to visitors who enjoy walks along our beaches, only to find it strewn with shark carcasses."

Ndara said that the issuing of fishing permits to the public each year runs into tens of thousands, and brings in nearly N$3 million annually. He also said it is expected of the permit holders to adhere to the rules and regulations set down by the Ministry, and that the fines for anglers who contravene the law are going to be increased shortly so that offenders are adequately punished for their deeds.

Meanwhile, the particular sharks in question were identified by a seasoned marine life and shark specialist Dr Holtzhausen, as being the spotted gully shark (Triakis megalopterus) - a common shark species to our Namibian coastline.

According to information released on this species, it is not a fighter, but is considered one of the more interesting and beautiful sharks in our waters. It is also known as the 'sharp tooth hound shark' but to many anglers it is affectionately known as simply a 'Spotty'.

These sharks are targeted from the shore along sandy beaches with some rocky structures. They feed on Crustaceans, crabs, small bony fish

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Shark dumping along our coastline has been slammed by the Minister Fisheries and Marine Resources as a "terrible abuse of marine life",

warning anglers to respect our environment and fish within the law. (Photo Donna Collins)

paid as stipulated by the Labour Act - at six percent of the employee's hourly basic rate for each hour worked overtime.

Work performed on Sundays and public holidays will be remunerated in terms of the Labour Act as well. After each trip at sea the employees will be granted a 48-hour rest period before going on the next fishing trip. The two-day rest period may be shortened to not less than 36 hours.

Workers will also receive a basic salary - the highest being N$3 600 and not less than N$N$1 110 while a fish commission of N$78 per metric ton will be payable to each seaman.

In addition the company will contribute N$100 to a pension fund, N$15 to funeral cover, N$100 for medical aid and a housing allowance of N$950. According to Petrus it was not easy to finally sign the agreement.

"I am a very happy man. These past months have not been easy. We anticipate a chain reaction, judging by the agreement we signed. It is a huge achievement from the previous conditions of employment. It's a dramatic agreement," a very pleased Petrus said yesterday.

He said the union was yielding the results it wanted although the process is slow.

"We don't want to change the atmosphere only the employment conditions of our members so that they

New wage agreements for striking fishermen

in turn can improve their living conditions."

Giving an update on the illegal strike Petrus said that apart from the 27 seamen, 260 others have also returned to their jobs already, however their employment conditions would be renegotiated after their return.

At least six vessels are said to have left for the designated fishing grounds. Also speaking at the signing of the agreement, the chief executive officer of the Gendev Group, Volker Paulsmeier, said that they were happy that they could resume operations at sea. The company employs 27 seamen, 125 factory workers (hake) and 750 horse mackerel employees who were all affected by the 27 seamen that began a strike last year.

In the meantime Hangana Seafood has also reached and signed a substantive agreement with the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (NAFAU) on behalf of the Hangana Seafood workforce.

“Negotiations lasted for at least six months before an agreement was reached”, said Werner Swartz, Human Capital Manager at Hangana Seafood.

“The negotiations went well. We had to address some pending

issues of the past that resulted in a longer negotiation period. We are proud and humbled to share a sound and healthy relationship with NAFAU which I believe contributed to both parties reaching this agreement harmoniously. The platform that was established during negotiations gave an opportunity for all pending issues to be addressed, which is something we all are very happy about,” Swartz added.

“In line with the Group’s purpose of ‘Creating a future, enhancing life’, Hangana Seafood is committed to contribute as far as possible to bettering the livelihoods of our employees. Without our employees’ valued commitment, our company would not exist,” Swartz concluded.

The Acting General Secretary of NAFAU, Jacob Penda said: “We are very happy with the agreement that was reached with Hangana Seafood and its employees who will receive a 7% salary increase across the board, with other employment benefits and conditions of employment. The parties have also agreed to permanently appoint 300 temporary workers over the next three (3) years.”

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First council meeting kicks off on a somber noteThe Municipality of Walvis Bay faces fresh challenges in the form of the international economic down turn in the New Year and, along with new people in new positions, good planning will be the key for the success of the new Town Council.

During the opening of the first council meeting of 2016, Alderman Immanuel Wilfred said that he was pleased to address the first Ordinary Council Meeting of the year.

“There will be fresh challenges ahead, for which we should prepare well in advance. I would therefore like to thank the political parties for their selection of representatives on the local authority council. In my opinion this is a team that can propel this town forward in the right direction.”

According to Wilfred, local and international economists have been unanimous in their forecasts that the

world should brace itself for tough times ahead.

“Despite having to deal with our own problems locally, such as overcoming the brutal effects of the drought and other factors, globally there seems to be little to cheer about. Most economies will experience little or no growth at all, while some may even experience negative growth.”

One of the fundamental pieces of advice out there is to cut down on expenditure wherever possible and not to engage in unnecessary debt. He said council needs to adopt a culture of saving.

“However, if the recent rains are anything to go by, we will remain optimistic that every cloud has a silver lining. We are fortunate that business confidence in Walvis Bay has not declined and we are delighted with the number of projects currently

being undertaken, and with those in the pipeline. In Namibia we may not be the best at everything we do, or have the best of everything we offer. We are quite comfortable in acknowledging that we are eager to learn from the best locally and abroad. But I do believe that we offer the best possible all-round package to residents, visitors and investors alike, and we are determined to improve all the time.”

He said that in order to maintain that kind of success, the council needs support at every possible level. The Alderman said it means that local authority councillors, municipal administration and the community must constantly work together.

“It starts at the most basic level, such as removing election posters immediately after their relevance has come to an end, or being friendly

and helpful when someone needs municipal services, or looking after public infrastructure and not littering at all. If we can manage the basics, the rest will follow more easily. Let us continue to be proud of what we have, and cling steadfastly to our good reputation.”

He applauded the new Junior Council for taking the lead in their recent clean-up campaign when they tackled a kilometer-

long stretch of the beach north of Langstrand. He said the area falls under the auspices of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and that the young citizens should be commended for a job well done by collecting about 80 bags of rubbish left behind by irresponsible holiday-makers.

“May all our efforts reflect that we have the best interests of our city and all its inhabitants at heart!”

and the bigger Gully sharks will eat smaller ones.

Marine scientists also say all shark species need growing protection after research showed the predators have ‘nowhere to hide’ from the growing encroachment of fishing fleets. Threatened sharks have few places left to hide in the face of industrialised, high-seas fishing of the last 50 years. Tens of millions of ocean-dwelling sharks are caught by fishing each year, and catch rates have declined significantly for many species, but oceanic shark fishing remains largely unregulated.

Because of the high price of fins they are increasingly targeted by vessels, especially since catches of tunas and swordfish have declined, in part due to management/catch restrictions.

“Shark populations are declining worldwide because of over-exploitation by fisheries with unknown consequences for ecosystems," a National Academy of Sciences of the USA report claimed.

“Sharks have a keystone role as top predators in ecosystems and their removal may result in changes in species abundances further down the food chain, with likely impacts on more common species that many people depend on for food.”

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No 'golden handshake' for CEO Demasius

Queen Elizabeth stops off at Walvis

Donna Collins

After 24 years of serving the Swakopmund Municipality as CEO, there will be no 'golden handshake' for Eckhard Demasius, who was shown the door during an extra-ordinary council meeting last Thursday, following council's decision not to renew his employment contract.

Demasius, who has reached retirement age, will see in his last working day as CEO of Swakopmund on 6 May, 2016 marking the end of a long era. The decision apparently was made to comply with requirements of the Local Authority Act, which states

that such a decision must be taken at least three months before the current contract lapses.

Seemingly Demasius was keen to continue another term in office until he turned 65 when he planned on retiring - he turns 62 this August.

The Namib Independent spoke to a reliable source at the Municipality who said that Demasius wasn't given a reasonable explanation as to why his contract was not going to be extended, and that the decision was very unexpected.

It was also said that it is uncertain at this stage if he will even be slotted into another Municipal position.

"He has given his best all these years,

and no one can deny that he has run this town efficiently," the source said, adding that he will be sorely missed.

"News of Demasius being so suddenly released from his duties as CEO has been met with mixed feelings, and whoever is chosen as his replacement will have to fill big shoes."

Meanwhile Demasius is regarded as the longest serving municipal CEO in the country, and the decision not to renew Demasius' contract was a conflicted one, as there still remains a segment of councilors who were in favour of granting him another term.

At the time of going to press Demasius could not be reached for comment, as he was out of town.

The legendary Eckhard Demasius was turned down by council to run for another term in office as Swakopmund CEO and will work out his

contract which expires on May 6. (Photo Donna Collins)

Standard Bank drives accelerated growth with its expanding network

With more than 1 900 tourists disembarking from the luxury cruise ship in a single day, a massive security operation was undertaken to ensure the safety and security of the visitors from the Queen Elizabeth during her visit to the port of Walvis Bay.

Although it was not the first time for the ship to call on Walvis Bay, her docking at the harbour changed the skyline of the harbour town for at least

twelve hours. When a big ship like Queen Elizabeth docks in the harbour, the size of the ship and others like her dwarf the buildings in the harbour town.

It is the first time the ship visited Walvis Bay after having undergoing a total revamp and being lengthened by almost 50 metres.

The newly rebuilt ship sailed from Southhampton in Britain on the 10th of January and docked in Cape Town en

route from Walvis Bay. She left Walvis Bay late on Sunday afternoon and sailed the more than 700 nautical miles in less than 24 hours.

Rumours were rife that the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth, would embark on the ship which carried her name after her visit to Botswana and arrive in Walvis Bay over the weekend, but officials from Customs and Excise were quick to point out that, if that was to be the case, our harbour town would be turned upside down with the sheer scale of the security operation.

“It would have been a massive exercise in protocol if the Queen of England had to travel from the Walvis Bay International Airport at Rooikop to the harbour for embarkation. Nobody would have been able to get near the harbour. Much less, visitors from the ship would not have been allowed to disembark and visit the town and tourist sites,” one of the officials said.

As part of its accelerated growth plans, Standard Bank Namibia officially opened their new Mondesa Service Centre in Swakopmund recently.

The growth plan also meant that the bank’s Okahandja Branch was relocated to a newly built shopping centre in the Namibia’s garden town late in December. These are the latest developments to Standard Bank’s growing branch and service network resulting in both these towns having two new points of representation

“There are lots of investment opportunities available in Namibia.

Standard Bank aims to enhance its customer-facing facilities as well as expand our reach and access to banking services,” says Vetumbuavi Mungunda, Chief Executive of Standard Bank Namibia.

According to Mungunda, opening new and refurbished branches and service centres adds impetus to the bank’s accelerated growth plans.

“As a customer-centric bank it is very important to us to deliver good service. Customers are entitled to quality service and it is our duty to offer this. We aim to operate in a ‘customer sales driven’ environment. At Standard Bank

it’s not just about selling products, but more importantly, we strive to meet our customers’ financial expectations,” says Mungunda.

Last year Standard Bank launched a revamped branch in Outjo, a service centre in Henties Bay and an upgraded Branch in Lüderitz.

For more information, contact the acting Branch Manager, Geraldus Kazondunge of the Okahandja Branch at Tel: +264 62 562074. For enquiries about the Mondesa Service Centre contact Gerhardus Cloete, Branch Manager of the Swakopmund Branch, at Tel: +264 64 412 502.

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President to address African heads of statePresident Hage Geingob will leave Namibia to address the 26th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, during this week.

The assembly will be hosted under the theme: “2016: African Year of Human Rights, with a particular focus on Rights of Women.”

President Geingob will deliver his statement at the African Heads of State and Government – CEO Investment Summit, on leveraging African resources to finance its development. Discussions surrounding the Summit are guided by the African Union’s Agenda 2063, a strategic framework for the socio-economic transformation of the continent.

During the gathering Government and Business Leaders will deliberate on unlocking Public and Private Capital, critical to the implementation of Africa’s development priorities, as emphasised by the Dakar Agenda for Action of June 2014. This is in the context of financing Africa’s infrastructure, and more recently,

the launch of the Continental Business Network, which marks the transition towards a public-private approach to the implementation of Africa’s regional infrastructure development.

After his participation at the African Heads of State and Government – CEO Investment Summit, the Namibian Head of State will attend a meeting of the Committee of Ten (C10) of Heads of State and Government of the African Union on the reform of the United Nations Security Council. President Geingob is also expected to deliver an intervention later that afternoon during a meeting of the African Union (Heads of State and Government) Peace and Security Council.

As has become customary for the Geingob Presidency, he will use the various platforms during the African Union Assembly to mobilise resources for infrastructural development in Namibia as a catalyst in the War on Poverty, Job Creation, and transforming Namibia into a ‘Gateway’ to Southern Africa.

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the Recruitment Team at 064 410 9000Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advertisement and no

documents will be returned. Short-listed candidates must be willing to undergo pre-employment selection assessments. Previously

disadvantaged Namibians meeting the above criteria are encouraged to apply.

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To supervise, lead and motivate shift personnel in the Acid Plant, and ensure Safety, Production and People Management targets are achieved in an efficient manner. Manage quality and quantity requirements and costs associated with the production process. Assist plant commissioning and ramp-up to capacity.

Key Performance Areas:• Responsible for Safety, Environment, Health and Housekeeping in the Acid Plant and must

ensure compliance with all Safety and Environment Management Policies.• Responsible for efficient operation of the Acid Plant by coordinating and directing all

processes and maintenance activities.• Audit and control all lockout, isolation and issuing of clearance permits.• Report and communicate Plant performance, Safety and Environment concerns to Senior

Management.• Training and personnel development with clear objectives.• Develop schedules, coordinate and manage plant inspections.• Monitor and control all costs on shift and assist with the preparation of the annual budget.• Contribute towards Plant Performance Improvements and Cost saving initiatives.

Requirements and experience:Qualification: • Grade 12 with 20 points• A minimum of 50% in Mathematics and Science on HIGCSE and /or 60% in IGCSE or equivalent• Five (5) – Ten (10) years’ Hydrometallurgical Plant Operation experience (Crushing, Milling,

Leaching, CCD, IX, SX Precipitation, Tailings, Storage Facility, Reagent make-up & Acid Plant)

No Qualification: • Fifteen (15) – Twenty (20) years ‘relevant experience supervisory and practical experience in

a hydrometallurgical plant • Leadership skills, supplemented by Five (5) years’ experience in a supervisory role• Plant Commissioning and Ramp- Up experience will be advantageous• Data Analysis, Decision Making, Planning and Organizational skills• Code B Driving license

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent the Technical Coordinator is responsible to resource and deliver executable work for execution to the Maintenance Team leaders on planned schedules and unplanned breakdowns (week ZERO to ONE). The role is also responsible for the coordination, dispatch and repair of all major components in coordination with the Maintenance Planner and stores.

Key Performance Areas:• Coordinate and execute technical details of various production or service aspects• Ensures that all safety and quality standards are adhered to• Coordinate the maintenance, inspection and repair of related equipment• Reviews weekly maintenance performance reports• Monitors and coordinates the activities of all subsystems, and is responsible for the overall

technical performance, of week ZERO maintenance execution• Effectively coordinates spares, tools and other equipment requirements• Carry out over inspection on quality and quantity of resources and materials week ZERO-

ONE • Holds periodic technical review meetings with relevant stakeholders

Requirements and experience:• N3/L3 certificate in relevant field.• NTA Recognized trade diploma/certificate (in any Trade) • Minimum 5 years post trade Artisan level maintenance experience in the mining industry

with at least 2 years in the maintenance planning environment with supervisory experience.• Sound knowledge and experience in Standard Work Procedures and technical work

instructions.• Basic experience in SAP• Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License.

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Location: Husab Site – 67 kilometers from SwakopmundReports to the Engineering Superintendent

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Experts deliver Strategic Leadership Course in Walvis BaySenior officers of the Namibian Defence Force have successfully undergone strategic leadership training in Walvis Bay to give them a new skillset in dealing with modern challenges.

Sponsored by the British High Commission in Windhoek, the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom and Cranfield University delivered a Strategic Leadership Programme to 39 senior members of the Namibian Defence Force, representing the Army, Navy and Air Force, in Walvis Bay between 18-21 January.

Representatives of the Malawian and Zambian Defence Forces also participated.

This was the second Strategic Leadership course to be delivered in Namibia. The aim of the course is to enhance strategic leadership and management by studying leadership theories, strategy development, critical decision-making, ethics and the importance of managing and leading change.

The course director, Colonel Martyn Forgrave UK Army, said: “This has been a highly successful and rewarding course; I have been impressed by

the level of engagement by the delegates. It has been a real pleasure returning to Namibia.”

Edward Hauanga, Director of Education and Training in the Namibian Ministry of Defence, stated: “The Strategic Leadership Programme has provided our students with the analytical tools to organise,

evaluate, and efficiently build an outcome driven organisation.”

Colonel John McCardle, the UK Defence Advisor accredited to Namibia, was present at the closing ceremony and presented course certificates.

The British High Commissioner, His Excellency Jo Lomas, said

Participants of the course with UK Military experts/trainers in Walvis Bay, Erongo Region.

Standard Bank Namibia has set a trend in becoming the first commercial bank to finance a multi-million dollar solar power generation in Namibia.

Under the new financing agreement, the N$170-million term loan facility came after Standard Bank signed the deal with HopSol Power Generation last month.

“This is definitely a signature deal for Standard Bank and we are proud to be partners and associated with this impeccable achievement by being the first commercial financial institution to finance a solar park in Namibia. As a Bank, we are committed to the renewable initiative in our country in pursuit of self-sufficient and security of supply, backed by a dedicated power sector focus with unsurpassed expertise. We are committed to sustainability through growth and developing Namibia’s natural resources by supporting renewable power initiatives” said Standard Bank’s Head of Commercial Property Finance Manus Grobler.

As the single largest market player in Namibia in terms of Solar Photo Voltaic installations and operation, as well as its entrepreneurial enterprise in signing the first Power Purchase Agreement under the embedded generation guidelines in Namibia, HopSol has commissioned the largest Solar PV plant (5.6 MW) in Otjiwarongo, Namibia in November 2015.

“The partnership and engagement was efficient, highly professional and very positive. Standard Bank’s team gave us the necessary support we were looking for in this business venture and we managed to reach a common understanding very quickly,” says Chief Executive Officer of HopSol Power Generation Dr Robert Hopperdietzel.

He noted that this was just the start of the first of eight such projects in the country. “We are looking for a long term partnership of N$800 million finance over a period of 3 to 4 years for our solar plants in the country. Commissioning for this facility already started during the last week of November 2015 and the project was already up and running by the 24th of that month. So there is a lot more business we can do together.”

that the programme illustrated the importance of the relationship between Namibia and the UK and was delighted that the programme was so well supported by the NDF and that it included other SADC partners.

The next UK sponsored Defence programme will be English Language Training to be delivered in Windhoek during February.

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made directly to the Recruitment Team at 064 410 9000Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advertisement and no

documents will be returned. Short-listed candidates must be willing to undergo pre-employment selection assessments. Previously

disadvantaged Namibians meeting the above criteria are encouraged to apply.

For more information on the company, please visit www.swakopuranium.com

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To facilitate geological sampling and demarcation of ore in the pit.

Key Performance Areas:• Ensures appropriate sampling, bagging and tagging of samples in the field;• Weighs samples at collection point;• Updates samples shelving records in soft copy and report updates;• Takes care of tools and equipment;• Collects and records measurements of hand instruments as per instructions;• Marks out on a plan, holes sampled and logged;• Assists in cutting blast cones using hand tools for geological logging;• Prepares samples by manual splitting and weighing for Lab submission;• Submits samples to laboratory;• Assists in sample preparation laboratory with analysis and drying samples;• Performs any other assignments deemed necessary by supervisor;• Reports all incidents and near misses to supervisor.

Requirements and experience:Qualification: • Grade 12 with 20 points• 5 years’ experience in geological sample handling in Uranium exploration • Valid Code B Drivers’ License.

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

GRAdE CONtROl SAMPlER Location: Husab Site – 67 kilometers from Swakopmund

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Latest tourism index shows figures taking a dipThe latest release of the tourism index starts off by stating that the third quarter tourism index dipped 10.5% as bed occupancy rates and passenger arrivals declined compared to 2014.

Daniel Kavishe, Market Research Manager, FNB Namibia Holdings Ltd, said that the performance, albeit expected, would not continue into the fourth quarter as pass through effects of the weakened South African Rand supported business within the industry.

“The currency index improved (weakened) by 9.1% at the end of September 2015 which could potentially aid the lackluster performance of 1H2015,” he added.

Kavishe informed that FNB further introduced the Tourism Sentiment Index which tracked overall responses within the market regarding current and future expectations. He elaborated: “According to the index, sentiment grew to 1.85 at the end of the third quarter compared to 0.68 in the same period last year. 47.0% of tourism vendors cited acceleration in overall business performance as they recorded higher sales numbers. Tourist activity further increased by 43.3% during the period under review according to various tour operators. The

reverse in trend will likely lift the slump within the sector.”

In the index, it is also mentioned that with an increase in demand, prices at lodges and restaurants were adjusted upwards by 17%. This further ushered an increase in capital expenditure by 47.1% of respondents. 24.7% of the respondents further increased their staff capacity in order to meet the demand in the market. The view in the market was that the weakening currency spiked interest of several tourists from the Unites States and Europe who were keen to enjoy the various tourist packages that were on offer at both lodges and game reserves.

When looking forward, FNB and Fenata advised that the final quarter of 2015 was expected to record positive numbers. Kavishe: “According to 61.0% of the vendor’s interviewed, tourist numbers are expected to increase across the board which will have a ripple effect on sales and revenue. 26.1% of the businesses are confident that the fourth quarter would prove to be the best quarter of the year in terms of business performance. Overall improvement in service delivery in the sector is expected to aid the outcome of the December tourism season as well.” Further, a recent international report on tourism indicated that most of

the global tourists emanate from Asian countries. This bodes well for several African countries which continue to offer superior experiences for the global tourists.

Finally, it was, however, also mentioned that the tourism sector continued to face challenges which unfortunately derailed the operations of several tourism vendors in the third quarter. According to several reports, flights from the local airline were grounded due to technical difficulties. One respondent stated that numerous flights were mostly empty with Namibia having to offer up to 50% discount to fill up their seats. The vendors are of the opinion that this may have damaged the reputation within the airline services. Other vendors cited an increase in criminal activities across the lodges in Namibia. Safety and security is an area that will need to be enhanced in order to maintain the same level of professionalism.

In conclusion Kavishe said: “Looking ahead, 2016 should lead to increased spending by tourists in Namibia as the Rand continues to free fall against global currencies. Government and tourist operators should place concerted efforts in advertising Namibia as a cheap and friendly tourist destination in order to capitalise on current markets.”

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Eight people are on trialEight employees at the Egyptian Museum are to go on trial after being accused of “gross negligence” while handling the famous burial mask of Tutankhamun. The accusations relate to an incident that occurred in 2014, when the group accidentally knocked King Tut’s beard off before attempting to cover up their mistake by gluing it back on.

However, the unwise choice to use epoxy as an adhesive left a rather conspicuous fissure between the beard and the chin, with the glue itself highly visible. In a reckless attempt to conceal this, the group are

believed to have used sharp metal tools such as spatulas and scalpels to scrape away the excess glue, leaving scratches and other serious damage.

Tutankhamun is thought to have died around 3,300 years ago while a teenager, having become pharaoh at the age of eight or nine. His tomb was discovered in 1922 by English archaeologist Howard Carter, and has remained the star attraction of the Egyptian Museum ever since.

Ever shrouded in controversy, the tomb quickly became associated with rumours of a curse, as several key figures involved in King

Tut’s excavation died shortly afterwards. Naturally, there is no scientific basis for these claims, so while it is unlikely that those involved in damaging the mask will face the wrath of Tutankhamun, they may well find themselves in hot water once legal proceedings are complete.

Prosecutors have accused the eight museum workers of “ignoring all scientific methods of restoration” as they foolishly attempted to cover up their accidental damage to the mask, which only made the situation worse. The lack of professionalism or finesse displayed by those

involved becomes all the more staggering when one considers that the former head of the Egyptian Museum and the chief of the museum's restoration department are among the accused.

The ancient relic has now

been restored, with beeswax used to discreetly re-attach the beard, and has been placed back on display at the Egyptian Museum.

Source: www.iflscience.com

“A caged tragedy”“We thank you for your responses to our plea for her release,” the Kloof and Highway SPCA in Durban said on its Facebook page on Tuesday, and indicated how people could help save the orangutan named Opal. She is being kept in the Natal Zoological Gardens just outside Pietermaritzburg, which is apparently owned by Boswell, who also owns Brian Boswell Circus.

The SPCA also said that it would be taking legal action.

“For years, our organisation, as well

as others, have been appealing to Mr Boswell. He is unwilling to see the cruelty and suffering taking place at his facility. We are left with no option but to prepare criminal charges in terms of the Animals Protection Act, to have Opal relocated to Monkeyworld in the United Kingdom.”

As a result of the SPCA’s action, at least two petitions have started online calling for Opal to be saved. One of them is by change.org. The other says “Opal the Orangutan has spent 36 lonely years in her cage. Help her get to a sanctuary!”

Both petitions quote an SPCA inspector who called Opal’s situation “a caged tragedy”. He said, “As an Inspector at the Kloof and Highway SPCA, I have been involved in assessing the well-being of the caged animals in this zoo. This task never fails to wrench my emotions, leaving me desperate to find some refuge for them, which would allow far better quality of life. At the very least, a semblance of nature.”

He said that orangutans are one of the most intelligent primates, with parents highly devoted to their offspring. He focused on Opal’s terrible conditions at the zoo.

“Each day she is released from her sleeping cage into her daytime cell. There on a meagre patch of grass with a makeshift ‘Jungle Gym’ of poles, she spends every day of her life.”

He carried on, “My personal reactions to my visits to see Opal and the other

caged animals in this establishment are frustration, outrage, heartache and anger. From what we have been told, Opal did have a mate, and a baby boy which died of Tuberculosis. She has known the companionship of her own kind. She has loved and nurtured a baby. Now her empty eyes see only humans who stare, laugh and point fingers at her. They mean no harm; they do not understand her suffering. She is alone with crowds staring. A caged tragedy.”

This is not the only controversy that has hit the Boswell circus in recent years. A news report this week said that Boswell’s wife, daughter and an elephant handler had appeared in a Port Elizabeth court last week after a 2012 incident where elephants in their charge were allegedly chained and beaten.

Source: www.sapeople.com

11 Thursday, 28 January 2016 Motoring

Motoring

So stylish, it will make heads turnIt is not very often that we see a new automotive manufacturer enter our market, let alone one that revives itself. At the recent launch of Datsun’s Go, a new model from the Nissan stable, aimed straight at the younger generation. The Datsun brand is well-known locally but this more youthful revival compared with the conservative products of the 60s and 70s, certainly means the brand has a new consumer base in mind.Unique selling propositionIt is difficult to bring up the Go without mentioning the price. You can set off to one of the brand’s dealerships across the country and leave with a brand-new car for N$98 053 (without power steering) and in these trying times, this is quite astonishing. Even the better-equipped Lux model comes in at N$110 864, which includes power steering. This opens the brand up to a whole new segment of young, first-time buyersThe pitfallsThere are some problems with the car though, as the low price does not include ABS brakes or an airbag, in either model. Now some will say that many Citi Golf models were and indeed continue to be used on our roads without these items. However, I feel that it should be an option that the consumer can choose to pay for. A parent who is looking at the Go for their child, I am sure would want these basic safety items.The oily bitsThe 1.2-litre three-cylinder produces 50kW/104Nm and is mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Its 1 152kg mass means that it is a decent car to pilot in the urban environment with fuel consumption figures of 5.2 litres/100km. Our test drive route through the city showed that the Go is a good commuter car with well-matched gear ratios and a nippy motor.

Exterior design The Go is a decent looking little car with a prominent grille that houses a rather large Datsun badge in the centre. There are also sharp headlights with a bumper that integrates with the lower air intakes. The side profile flows towards the tailgate above the rear lights in a typical modern small-hatch fashion. There are 13-inch wheels as standard and a range of five colours, namely: sky blue, white, grey, silver and ruby. It is a compact car with an overall length of 3 785mm, a wheelbase of 2 450mm, a height of 1 485mm and 1 635mm wide. Datsun also made a noise about its ground clearance of 170mm which is said to help with our pothole-ridden roads and the occasional kerb hop.Inside countsThe interior can be described as basic and functional. There is a three-spoke steering wheel and single instrument cluster with white and blue colouring for the speedometer, tachometer, gear shift guide and drive computer, including trip and fuel consumption meters.

The gear lever and push/pull-style parking brake handle are mounted in the centre console. This means that there is no visible transmission tunnel and the front seat is a one-piece unit that allows you to switch from the passenger seat to the driver’s seat easily, should that need arise.

The front is quite roomy with decent head, leg and shoulder room, while the rear is comparable to the likes of the Honda Brio and Mitsubishi Mirage. The boot is quite large though with 265 litres of luggage space.InfotainmentThe Go comes with a Mobile Docking Station (MDS) in the centre console that allows an owner to sync his or her smartphone directly with the car. This gives

you access to your phone’s satellite navigation, hands-free telephone, USB charging, music player and radio via the AUX input. This is something that the younger generation will find appealing while those who want a traditional audio system can specify that at a dealer level.PersonalisationThe owner can also specify a range of options that range from boot spoilers,

to exhaust tips, sticker kits and bigger alloy wheels, branded seat covers, chrome fittings as well as roof rails.Warranty and maintenanceThe Go comes with a three-year 100 000km warranty to ensure your ownership of the Datsun GO with reliable security.

Source: www.autodealer.co.za

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