First round of NVF Cup concludes

September 5, 2017, 3:00 pm

NVF: Twenty-four teams from all corners of the country participated in the first round of the 2017 Bank Windhoek Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) cup. The tournament took place over the weekend at The Dome in Swakopmund. Teams from all regional associations participated in the group stage of the competition. Participants were highly competitive as a lot was at stake. The winning teams were guaranteed a spot in the quarterfinal stage that is scheduled to take place in Katima Mulilo on 16 and 17 September. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

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Naidjala tipped for title fight

September 5, 2017, 3:00 pm

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Naidjala tipped for title fightBout not confirmed yet IBF Africa has revealed that Namibia's Immanuel 'Prince' Naidjala might fight for an intercontinental bantamweight title in October.

Boxing promoter Nestor Tobias says the fight between Prince Naidjala and South Africa's Mzuvukile Magwaca has not been finalised yet.

Tobias did confirm, though, that talks of that nature were happening between the two camps.

This is after the IBF Africa president, Onesmo Ngowi, announced on social media that the two boxers were likely to trade leather on 5 October.

Mzuvukile Magwaca won the vacant IBF intercontinental bantamweight title in July and is mandated to defend it by 6 October.

It is understood that the most likely boxer to come up against the South African is Namibia's Immanuel 'Prince' Naidjala.

“Yes, there is something of that nature in the pipeline, but we will announce it when all negotiations have been completed.

“It is not only Naidjala who could be fighting around that time and that is why it is too early to announce the fight,” Tobias said.

The Namibian last fought in April when he lost the WBO intercontinental bantamweight fight against Siboniso Gonya at the Ramatex Complex in Windhoek.

Naidjala holds a record of 23 wins, three losses and one draw in his 27 professional fights.

His biggest fight was when he challenged Japan's Tomoki Kameda for the WBO bantamweight world title in December 2013.

After putting up a great challenge to the former bantamweight number one, Naidjala eventually lost the fight by unanimous decision.

It was the 32-year-old's first defeat in his professional career following 18 clear wins before December 2013.

Meanwhile, Tobias says he is more focused on hosting a successful MTC No Mercy Part 7 boxing bonanza at the Windhoek Country Club on 9 September.

The bonanza will see former world champion Paulus 'Hitman' Moses defend his WBO Africa lightweight title against Saidi Mundi.

There will also be several undercards, including a fight which will see Sakaria 'Desert Storm' Lukas defending his WBO Africa featherweight title against Mudde Rabisa from Uganda.

The third title fight will be between Jeremiah 'No Respect' Nakathila and Said Chino from Tanzania.

Tickets are available at Computicket. General tickets sell for N$200 while VIP tickets cost

N$1 000.

JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA

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Gladiators and Lesotho clash moved forward

September 5, 2017, 3:00 pm

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Gladiators and Lesotho clash moved forwardNamibia will play their first Group C game against Botswana, the opening game of the championship on 13 September, at Barbourfields Stadium and will then take on South Africa on 15 September at the same venue. The senior women’s football side, the Brave Gladiators, will play their final group C match against Lesotho on 17 September, in order make way for group games to be played at the same time in the Championship taking place in Bulawayo from September 13 to 24.

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Basketball tournament launched

September 5, 2017, 3:00 pm

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Basketball tournament launched

The Namibia Basketball Federation (NBF), in collaboration with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) and with a sponsorship from OTB, launched the 3x3 basketball tournament in Windhoek yesterday.

OTB sponsored equipment to the tune of N$20 000 for the tournament, which aims to market the game and to encourage the youth to participate in local tournaments. The tournament will take place in the Oshana, Erongo and Khomas regions to officially recognise 3x3 basketball as an Olympic sport.

Andrew Masongo, NBF president, said there had been an outcry from the public to introduce the game in Namibia and the launch was a milestone in the quest to create awareness and involvement of the public. He urged for more support in rolling the game out to more regions of the country.

Ramah Mumba, NBF secretary-general, said they chose the three regions because of the availability of infrastructure to host the tournament.

The 3X3 basketball tour will serve as trials to select the best under-18 boys' and girls' teams to represent the country in future championships.

LIMBA MUPETAMI

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Gladiators and Lesotho clash moved forward

September 5, 2017, 3:00 pm

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Gladiators and Lesotho clash moved forwardWomen's Cosafa games roll on The Brave Gladiators will face Lesotho on 17 September in the 2017 Cosafa Women's Championship.

The senior women's football side, the Brave Gladiators, will play their final group C match against Lesotho on 17 September, in order make way for group games to be played at the same time in the Championship taking place in Bulawayo from September 13 to 24.

Namibia will play their first Group C game against Botswana, the opening game of the championship on 13 September, at Barbourfields Stadium and will then take on South Africa on 15 September at the same venue.

In order for the final matches in each pool to be played at the same time, both Group A and Group C will now conclude on September 17. Group B will be concluded the following day.

Fixtures

Group Stage

September 13 (Barbourfields Stadium)

10h30 Namibia vs Botswana

14h00 Zambia vs Malawi

16h30 September 14 (Luveve Stadium)

10h30 Mauritius vs Swaziland

14h00 Kenya vs Mozambique

16h30 South Africa vs Lesotho

September 15 (Barbourfields Stadium)

10h30 Madagascar vs Malawi

14h00 South Africa vs Namibia

16h30 Zimbabwe vs Zambia

September 16 (Luveve Stadium)

10h30 Kenya vs Mauritius

14h00 Lesotho vs Botswana

16h30 Mozambique vs Swaziland

September 17 (Barbourfields Stadium)

14h00 Zambia vs Madagascar

14h00 Namibia vs Lesotho

September 17 (Luveve Stadium)

14h00 Zimbabwe vs Malawi

14h00 South Africa vs Botswana

September 18 (Luveve Stadium)

14h00 Mauritius vs Mozambique

September 18 (Barbourfields Stadium) 14h00 Kenya vs Swaziland

Semi-finals

September 21 (Barbourfields Stadium)

13h00 Winner Group A vs Winner Group C

15h00 Winner Group B vs Best

Runner-Up

Third-place playoffs

September 23 (Barbourfields Stadium)

13h00 Loser Semifinal 1 vs Loser Semifinal 2

Final

September 24 (Barbourfields Stadium)

15h00 Winner Semifinal 1 vs Winner Semifinal 2

NFA

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Kavango West to make a statement at Skorpion Zinc Cup

September 5, 2017, 3:00 pm

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Kavango West to make a statement at Skorpion Zinc Cup

Kavango West will play their first game of the Skorpion Zinc under-17 Cup on Friday, against Hardap Region at the Sam Nujoma Stadium.

The team's coach, Sikongo Kampumburu, says they will take the championship by storm this year.

Kavango West are in Group C, together with Oshana, Hardap and Zambezi, and they will battle out for the exclusive top spot and a place in the semi-finals.

According to coach Kampumburu, their training camp has been successful in improving the boys' fitness, developing tactics and introducing them to a new system that they plan on using.

Kampumburu says although Kavango did not make it past the first stage of the tournament in previous years, the players are motivated by the fact that they are representing their new region and are targeting the semi-finals this time around.

“I constantly tell them that the whole Kavango West depends on them to put our region on the map, so they should always play wholeheartedly. It's about time we make a statement. They should be ready for us,” Kampumburu said.

The gates of the Sam Nujoma Stadium open at 09:00, as Omaheke and Kunene face off in Group A. Others in the group are defending champions Omusati, Otjozondjupa and Karas. Group B consists of Ohangwena, Kavango East, Oshikoto, Erongo and Khomas.

Group A winners will face Group C winners in the semi-finals while Group B winners will face the best runners-up from Group A and B. Entrance is free. Matches will alternate between the Sam Nujoma Stadium and the NFA Technical Centre.

NFA

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England survive Slovakia scare

September 5, 2017, 3:00 pm

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England survive Slovakia scare Timo Werner scored a double in Germany's 6-0 rout of the Norwegians in Stuttgart to leave Joachim Loew's world champions with a perfect eight out of eight record atop Group C.

But with second-placed Northern Ireland beating the Czech Republic 2-0 in Belfast Germany will have to wait until their next match, away to the Irish on October 5, to seal automatic qualification to Russia.

Werner, booed by his own fans in Germany's 2-1 win in Prague against the Czechs last Friday, came off to a standing ovation this time after netting in the 21st and 40th minutes.

After struggling to beat the Czechs, this was a far more polished performance, with Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil's 10th minute opener sparking the rout.

Paris Saint-Germain star Julian Draxler netted the second with Werner's brace putting them four goals up at the break.

Schalke midfielder Leon Goretzka grabbed Germany's fifth with Werner's replacement, the 32-year-old veteran Mario Gomez, rounding off a productive night.

It was the perfect antidote after Friday's laboured trip to Prague marred by a group of 200 right-wing German fans chanting Nazi-era slogans.

The Northern Irish guaranteed themselves at least a place in the play-offs thanks to Jonny Evans' second international goal eight years after his first and his West Bromwich Albion teammate Chris Brunt's 41st minute freekick.

Manager Michael O'Neill praised his men after yet another solid defensive display.

At Wembley, England were stunned when Stanislav Lobotka gave Slovakia a third-minute lead after a costly error by Marcus Rashford.

But the 19-year-old atoned in style when setting up the equaliser for Eric Dier and then netting a sumptuous 20-yard winner in the second half.

NAMPA/AFP

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Women’s Chess Championships a success

September 5, 2017, 3:00 pm

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Women’s Chess Championships a successJunior cyclists in good shape Two Namibians will compete in the team time trial on 17 September and the Road Race on 24 September.

Schalk van der Merwe and Pierre du Plooy will represent Namibia at the World Cycling Championships in Bergen, Norway, from 17 to 24 September.

Team manager and coach Bonnie du Plooy says the riders are in good shape and will give a good account of themselves.

“The boys have been putting in a lot of hours in their training every day and I am sure they will do well,” he told Nampa on Monday.

Du Plooy added that the young riders recently competed at the Tour de Windhoek where they fared well, and competing abroad would give them more exposure for international competitions.

Van der Merwe, who finished 23rd at the Tour de Windhoek, said main goal at the championships was to gain experience that would help him qualify for the third edition of the Youth Olympic Games set for Buenos Aires, Argentina, in August 2018.

Pierre said he was focusing on the time trial.

“I know it is going to be tough in Norway but I have prepared myself well and I will not be fazed by the competition as I want to prove to myself how well I can do at international competitions,” he said.

Pierre said he finished 18th at the Youth Commonwealth Games; just three seconds behind the winning group, and ended 22nd at the Tour de Windhoek; just three seconds behind the rider who finished sixth.

NAMPA

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Junior cyclists in good shape

September 5, 2017, 3:00 pm

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Junior cyclists in good shapePrepare for world champs in Norway Two Namibians will compete in the team time trial on 17 September and the Road Race on 24 September.

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Oompangela dhokupata oRCC tadhi kundathanwa natango

September 5, 2017, 3:00 pm

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Oompangela dhokupata oRCC tadhi kundathanwa natangoOnakuyiwa yoRCC inayi tokolwa Inaku hololwa natango kutya ngele ehangano ndyoka lya yama kepangelo lyoRoads Contractor Company (RCC) otali pata nenge otali hupithwa.

Ominista yiiputudhilo yepangelo, Leon Jooste oya popi kutya oonkundathana natango onkene tadhi tsikile opo oshikumungu shoka shi vule okukala sha manithwa. Omunashipundi gwelelo lyoaRCC, Fritz Jacobs naye ina yamukula sho a pulwa omapulo kombinga yonakuyiwa yehangano ndyoka lya yama kepangelo.

Jooste okwa li nale a lombwele oshifokundnaeki shoNamibian Sun kutya, inaku ningwa natango etokolo ngele ehangano ndyoka otali patwa konima sho kwa holoka oshinyolwa mushimwe shomiikundaneki kutya okabinete koshilongo oka kuutumba opo ka kundathane onakuyiwa yehangano ndyoka.

Okwa hololwa kutya Jooste okwa hala ehangano ndyoka li patwe omanga Ominista yIilonga nOmalweendo, Alpheus !Naruseb, ita tsu kumwe.

Ehangano lyoRCC otali pula epangelo opo li likwathele oshimaliwa shoomiliyona 300, omanga Jooste a popi kutya otashi ka pula oshimaliwa sha thika pobiliyona yimwe opo ku hupithwe ehangano ndyoka.

Omanga kwa tegelelwa etokolo kombinga yehangano ndyoka, okwa holoka omapopyo kutya otamu ka ningwa omalunduluko mehangano ndyoka nenge li tulwe mumwe nomahangano omakwawo ngoka ga yama kepangelo.

Okwa holoka woo omapopyo kutya ehangano ndyoka otashi vulika li pate, ihe omapopyo ngoka itaga kolekwa. Nonando ongaaka aaniilonga ya thika po-400 mehangano ndyoka oye li muutile wokukanitha iilonga yawo.

Amushanga gwoNational Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW), Job Muniaro okwa li a popi kutya epato lyehangano lyoRoads Contractor Company oli li mondjila ngele ehangano ndyoka itali longo we shoka lya totelwa.

Muniaro okwa popi woo kutya epangelo olya pumbwa okukatuka oonkatu dhomeendelelo opo li vule okugamenena po oompito dhiilonga yaaniilonga mehangano ndyoka.

“RCC okwa totwa nomatompelo nongele nena omatompelo ngoka itaga landulwa nena ehangano otali vulu okupatwa. Inali totelwa owala okutota po oompito dhiilonga ihe okulonga woo oopate,” Muniaro a popi.

Okwa tsikile woo kutya ngele okwa ningwa etokolo opo ehangano ndyoka li patwe nena shoka itashi kakala shi li pauyuuki kaaniilonga, mboka taya ka kanitha iilonga yawo.

“Aaniilonga oyo haya mono iihuna ngele kwa ningwa omatokolo gokupata oongeshefa. Aaniilonga ihaya kanitha owala iilonga ihe ohaya gwile woo moshiponga sholuhepo. Otwa pumbwa okwiiyunganeka opo tu gamenepo iilonga.”

OGONE TLHAGE

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Oshinyangadhalwa shoBlue Kunene sha manithwa

September 5, 2017, 3:00 pm

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Oshinyangadhalwa shoBlue Kunene sha manithwa

Aantu yaali oya falwa nedhagadhaga meendelelo moshipangelo shaShakati okuza moshitopolwa shaKunene, konima shoo oondohotola dhomilitali dhe ya mono kutya otaya ehama noonkondo, pethimbo lyoshinyangadhalwa shopoloyeka yiilonga yoSADC yoBue Kunene ndjoka ya ningwa moshitopolwa shaKunene.

Aantu ye vulithe po-1 500 oya mono omakwatho gopaunamiti oshowo ootona dhiikulya dha thika po250 ndhoka dha topolelwa aakwashigwana yomiikandjo itatu moshitopolwa shaKunene.

Ngoloneya gwaKunene, Angelika Muharukua, okwa popi kutya opoloyeka ndjoka oya gandja ekwatho enene kaakwashigwana moshitopolwa shoka shi na oondundu noonkondo naakwashigwana yamwe oya kala ya patelwa pondje.

“Oshitopolwa shetu oshi na oondundu noonkondo naakwashigwana ohaya zi konima yoondundu ndhoka kaku na oopate. Pethimbo lyopoloyeka ndjoka aantu oya pewa omakwatho gopaunamiti oshowo iikulya mbyoka ya falwa nomadhagadhaga komahala ngoka. Shoka osha li eyambeko enene kutse molwaashoka monakuziwa otwa kala nokuhiila omadhagadhaga gaakwiita opo tu vule okugandja omakwatho ngoka kaantu yetu,” Muharukua ta ti.

Ngoloneya okwa popi kutya oshitopolwa shawo osha pumbwa aanambelewa yuunamiti opo ya kale nokugandja omakwatho gopaunamiti kaakwashigwana, unene mboka yeli kokule noopate.

Botswana, South Africa, Angola, Malawi, Tanzania, Zimbabwe na Namibia oyo ya gandja omakwatho ngoka giikwaniipangitho yopaunamiti, omadhagadhaga gopakwiita pethimbo lyoshinyangadhalwa shopoloyeka shoka dha ningwa okutameka momasiku o-20 gaAguste na otashi hulu mEtine.

Oshinyangadhalwa shoka osha ningwa melongelokumwe nOmbelewa yOmuprima gwaNamibia, koshikondo shoDisaster and Risk Management Unit, shoka sha gandja iikulya mbyoka ya topolelwa oshigwana.

Okwa li twa tula po uuklinika wopakathimbo momahala ngaashi Epupa, Opuwo Rural oshowo Sesfontein, naahoka aanambelewa mboka ya ka topola iikulya oya faalele aanambelewa yuunamiti.

Mboka ya monika kutya otaya ehama unene oya falwa moshipangelo sha Opuwo , oshowo aanuuvu yaali mboka ya tuminwa moshipangelo shaShakati. Aantu oyendji oya monika omikithi ngaashi ombinzi ya londa, ozindo, omayego taga ehama oshowo omauvu galwe ga yooloka.

Pethimbo lyoshituthi shemanitho lyoshinyangadhalwa shoka, oshituthi shoka sha ningilwa mondoolopa yaShakati mOmaandaha, Omukomeho gwEtanga lyEgameno lyaNamibia, Lieutenant-General John Mutwa, okwa popi kutya oshinyangadhalwa shoka osha pondola oshindji nonando okwa li kwa dhidhilikwa omaupyakadhi ga yooloka. Okwa tsu ompolo kutya oshinyangadhalwa shoka tashi landula otashi ka kandula po omaupyakadhi ngoka ga dhidhilikwa.

Mutwa okwa popi kutya omadhagadhaga geli 23 oga li ga longithwa pethimbo ndyoka, mokutopola ootona dhiikulya dhili 250.

ILENI NANDJATO

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Okwaahathike pamwe kwa limbililika Geingob

September 5, 2017, 3:00 pm

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Okwaahathike pamwe kwa limbililika GeingobOnkalo ndjoka moNamibia otayi pelwa ombedhi uukoloni Omupresidende Hage Geingob okwa popi kutya onkalo yokwaahathika pamwe paliko muuyuni oshimwe shomiinima mbyoka ihayi mu kotheke uusiku, ta popi kutya onkalo ndjoka itayi vulu okwiidhidhimikilwa.

Geingob okwa popi ngaaka, molopota tayi ithanwa Oxfam report, ndjoka ya tulwa miilonga kuyele omvula ndjika.

Olopota ndjoka oya holola kutya aantu yahetatu muuyuni oye na omaliko gongushu yaantu oobiliyona 3.6, yetata lyaantu ya mboka ya hepa muuyuni.

Onkalo ndjoka otayi sitha ohoni, naGeingob okwa popi ngaaka sho a gandja oshipopiwa she pethimbo lyOmutumba gwoPashigwana tagu ithanwa international conference on African European party dialogue of socialists and democrat, ngoka gwa ningwa okutameka Omaandaha.

Geingob okwa gandja uusama kokwaahathike pamwe meliko moNamibia kuukoloni, ta popi kutya eliko olindji moNamibia oli li momake gaatiligane oshowo evi, naashoka osha zilile pethimbo lyuukoloni nokatongotongo hoka ka kala moshilongo.

“Otashi ka kala eteye po lyeinekelo ngele inatu ninga sha kombinga yonkalo ndjika. Itashi ka kala shi li mondjila ngele okangundu kaatiligane mboka ka pitikwa ka kale nomaliko omanene nokuwayiminwa owala kongundu onshona yaaludhe,” Geingob ta ti.

Okwa tsu omuthindo kutya oluhepo nokwaahathike pamwe paliko oya pumbwa okutalika nomeho omanene yo yikandulwepo.

Pahapu dhomuleli gwaNAmibia oshilongo otashi ningi omalunduluko mokushunitha pevi oluhepo nomikundu dhilwe dha dhingilila oshigwana, metulo miilonga lyooprogramma dheyambulepo lyoshigwana.

Okwa popi kutya nonando ongaaka, omaupyakadhi ngoka ogeli pombanda noonkondo naashoka otashi dhimbulukitha epangelo kutya olya taalela eimbo enene nomukundu omunene mokukondjitha omaupyakadhi ngoka, oshowo moonkambadhala dhepangelo dhokutota po oompito dhiilonga, neyambulepo lyeliko

Omutumba ngoka guule womasiku gaali ogwa kuthwa ombinga kaakuthimbinga naakalelipo ya thika po-15 ya za miilonga yaAfrika, oshowo aakuthimbinga omulongo ya za miilonga yaEuropa.

Omutumba ngoka ogwa hulu mEtiyali.

JEMIMA BEUKES

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Ya hala iilyo yoSRC yi shunwe mootundi

September 5, 2017, 3:00 pm

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Ya hala iilyo yoSRC yi shunwe mootundi

Omalelo gaailongi miiputudhilo ine yoUniversity of Namibia monooli yoshilongo, oga pula vice chancellor, gwaUnam, Lazarus Hangula opo ku shunwe moshiputudhilo aaleli yatatu yaailongi moshiputudhilo shoka oshinene mOvenduka.

Mboka oya pula esilohenda okuza kuHangula opo aaleli yaailongi mboka ya kuthwa moshiputudhilo shoka Raymond Tjiueza, Vanessa Hifitikeko naJefrey Shapange ya kuthwe owala oshinakugwanithwa shuuleli waailongi yo taya pitikwa ya tsikile nomailongo gawo. Mboka yatatu oya kuthwa mo moshiputudhilo shoka omolwa ehwahwameko lyaailongi mboka ya yi meni lyoshiputudhilo shoka koonkondo taya nyenyeta kutya oshiputudhilo kashi na omahala ga gwana gokwiilongela.

Opolisi oyali yiidhanwa opo yi ye moshipala aailongi mboka nokukalekapo elandulathano.

Mboka oya tulilwa mo iipotha yokuyonagula omaliko goshiputudhilo na okwa ningwa etokolo opo ya tidhwe mo moshiputudhilo shoka onga aailongi noku indikwa ya pite meni lyoshiputudhilo shoka.

Pahapu dhomupopiliko gwaUnam, Simon Namesho omutumba gweutho ngoka gwa ningilwa aailongi mboka ogwa manithwa.

Namesho okwa popi kutya, omutumba ngoka ogwa ningwa pampango yoshiputudhilo shoka, na otaku ka gwandja pamushangwa oshizemo shomutumba ngoka kaailongi mboka paumwene.

Aaiilongi yomonooli oya holola kutya, aaleli mboka oyali owala taya gwanitha po iilonga yawo ngaashi ya hogololwa ya kalelepo aailongi moshiputudhio shoka, na oya li owala taya gwanitha po iilonga wawo yiikolelela kompangu yolutu ndyoka talu ka lelepo aailongo ano oSRC.

“Elelo lyoshiputudhilo olya ndopa okugandja omahala gokwiilongela ga gwana kaailongi naashoka osha tulwa komapepe gaaleli yaailongi. Ngaashi tashi uthwa kompangu aaleli mboka oye na oshinakugwanithwa shokuthikitha omakemo ngoka kelelo lyoshiputudhilo, omukanda ngoka gwa ukithwa kuHangula gwa holola.

“Elalakano lyawo olya li okuholola omakemo ngoka ihe haku yonagula omaliko goshiputudhilo.”

Etitho pakathimbo lyaaleli mboka olya endele pamwe netidho lyOmupresidende gwoSRC, Joseph Kalimbwe omolwa ekuthombinga lye moshikumungu shoka.

Kalimbwe okwa tidhwa mo moshiputudhilo, sha landula sho a pewa omukanda gwetidho kuHangula momasiku 30 gaMEni nuumvo, moka a hololelwa kutya ina shangithwa onga omwiilongi moshiputudhilo shoka, na okwa pulwa opo a kuthe mo moshiputudhilo iinima ye ayihe.

Esiku lyalandulaa, Kalimbwe okwa tulwa miipandeko omolwa iipotha ngaashi uulingilingi nekengelelo. Okwa mangululwa konima yomasiku gaali, sho a pewa omboloha yooN$1 000, mOmpangulilo yaMangestrata gwaVenduka.

KENYA KAMBOWE

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Hyundai hit by supply disruption

September 5, 2017, 3:00 pm

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Hyundai hit by supply disruptionChina bears brunt, one plant halted Despite Hyundai's supply woes, three other plants are said to be operational.

South Korea's Hyundai Motor said it had suspended production at one of its factories in China yesterday after a supplier refused to provide parts due to delays in payment - its second such incident in as many weeks.

Frayed relations with suppliers to its venture with BAIC Motor Corp Limited are adding to headaches for Hyundai in China, where it has seen sales slump due to diplomatic tensions between the two nations and fierce competition from local brands.

Supplier sources familiar with the matter and analysts say that BAIC is in charge of payments and has been responsible for the delays.

Hyundai declined to comment on the reason for the failure to pay suppliers. A representative for BAIC could not be immediately reached for comment.

Their joint venture had only just resumed production at four China plants on August 30 after a suspension of about a week because one French supplier refused to provide fuel tanks due to non-payment.

This time, a German firm has refused to provide parts for air intake systems, a representative for Hyundai said, declining to identify the supplier. The joint venture's three other Chinese factories remain operational.

Any loss of production from this one factory is unlikely to have a major sales impact as Hyundai probably has sufficient inventory at the plant because its cars have not been selling well, said Ko Tae-bong, an analyst at Hi Investment & Securities.

“That is manageable. But if Hyundai's Chinese partner is refusing to make payments, that's a different story,” he said, adding that the issue could occur time and time again.

Scrambling to tackle problems in China, Hyundai said this week it had appointed a new head for its China operations. Tao Hung Than, who is of Chinese descent, took the helm effective Friday replacing Chang Won-shin, who lasted less than a year in the job.

The new China CEO, however, has a huge task in front of him if he is going to get Hyundai back on track in the world's biggest auto market - one that accounted for nearly a quarter of Hyundai's revenue in the last financial year.

A weakening brand image and a product line-up without attractive SUVs are only adding to pain from diplomatic tensions. Hyundai's sales from its Chinese factories plummeted 64% in April-June first quarter, when the automaker posted its smallest quarterly net profit in five years.

South Korean firms have been hit by a Chinese backlash over Seoul's decision to deploy a U.S. missile defence system to counter threats from nuclear-armed North Korea. China says the system poses a threat to its national security.

Hyundai and BAIC were also due to start operations at a fifth China car factory late last month but the timetable has been pushed back. Hyundai has declined to comment on the postponement.

Shares in Hyundai fell as much as 2.1% to their lowest level in more than four months on Tuesday and have declined 4.9% since the first reports of the supply disruptions emerged a week ago.

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Oceana expects decrease in EPS

September 5, 2017, 3:00 pm

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Oceana expects decrease in EPS Oceana expects a dip in its earnings after expectations from the group was that its earnings per share will show a decline ahead of the results of its full-year results.

Basic earnings per share (EPS) for the year ending 30 September 2017 compared to the year ending 30 September 2016, the comparative period, are expected to decrease between 35% and 50% based on prevailing market conditions, to between 511 cents per share and 393 cents per share, according to Oceana.

“Basic headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the year ending 30 September 2017 are expected to decrease between 35% and 50% based on prevailing market conditions, to between 457 cents per share and 352 cents per share (30 September 2016: 703 cents per share) compared to the comparative period,” Oceana said in a SENS announcement.

The group said the decline was as a result of losses on foreign exchange contracts and a strengthening of the rand, among other factors listed.

“The decrease in EPS and HEPS is largely as a result of the following major factors and include softer global markets for fishmeal and fish oil, losses on foreign exchange contracts held to cover the import of frozen fish, the effect of an 8% average strengthening in the rand on foreign earnings and lower canned fish sales volumes from slow consumer demand,” Oceana said.

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MTC on sale campaign

September 5, 2017, 3:00 pm

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MTC on sale campaign

The envisioned MTC 081Every1 Project is well on track, judging by the number of new feature phones and smartphones sold during the week long Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair.

More than 4 600 units, which ranged from basic feature phones to high-end smartphones such as the Huawei P9 and P9 Lite, were bought during the fair.

The cheapest phone on offer was the Mint F1 at a price of N$170. Basic feature phones, often referred to as 'Okatoshe', proved to be popular, accounting for nearly half the sales at the fair.

Feature phones are lower-cost devices with more limited functionality than their smart rivals, but have a longer battery life.

“The second phase of the strategy was therefore the 100% population network coverage or the 081Every1 project, which we launched in July, which will provide 3G and in some instances 4G network access to rural Namibia.

“So as the country's economy and access keep growing, smartphones are going to be a very important place for investment and innovation,” MTC executive Tim Ekandjo said.

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Nujoma opens Kashuupulwa growth centre

September 5, 2017, 3:00 pm

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Nujoma opens Kashuupulwa growth centre

Founding President Sam Nujoma has called on all Namibians to unite and work hard to bring about genuine economic independence so that the whole nation can enjoy the fruits of independence.

Nujoma made the call at Oshikondiilongo village in the Okatana Constituency, where he officially inaugurated the Clemens Handuukeme Kashuupulwa Growth Centre on Monday.

Members of the local community put resources together to establish the centre and resolved to name it after the first councillor of their constituency and now governor of the Oshana Region, Clemens Kashuupulwa.

Now that the country is independent, Nujoma said, the economic struggle will require the same sacrifices and selflessness that the brave sons and daughters of Namibia made during the struggle for its political independence.

“Our economic emancipation will also require our countrymen and women to forget about selfish ambitions and instant wealth accumulation,” the retired Namibian statesman noted.

He also urged the nation to keep the spirit of patriotism and nationalism alive in order to continue developing the country and emulate the legacy of the heroes and heroines of the liberation struggle.

By doing so, Nujoma believes, citizens will be able to carry the torch of freedom forward and take the nation to greater heights.

“Let us remain united as one Namibia, one nation. As I always say, a people united, striving to achieve a common good for all members of the society, will always emerge victorious,” Nujoma concluded.

The Clemens Handuukeme Kashuupulwa Growth Centre serves mostly the communities of Oshikondiilongo and Omulathitu villages.

It consists of a mahangu processing plant, elderly pension-pay out shelter and the Swapo branch office.

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Standard Bank appoints marketing manager

September 5, 2017, 3:00 pm

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Standard Bank appoints marketing manager

Standard Bank recently appointed Sindano Nekundi as marketing manager of corporate and investment banking and business banking.

Nekundi has extensive experience in the banking sector, having worked for FNB Namibia previously.

“I feel this is a great step in the right direction for my marketing career. I aim to make a lasting and visual difference as well as helping to ensure that marketing operations are optimised.

“I look forward to the challenge of working with our marketing team in further strengthening our brand together with the assistance of our Standard Bank family,” Nekundi said.

He said he was looking forward to capacity building within his new role.

“This is a new position in the bank with a focus on business and corporate marketing and I'm looking forward to building this capacity for Standard Bank,” said Nekundi.

In his new role Nekundi is tasked with developing and implementing the corporate and investment banking and business banking marketing and communication strategy and activities, as well as managing and executing their campaigns, events and projects and providing specialist advice.

Nekundi has a bachelor of commerce degree with double majors in economics and business management from the University of South Africa. He also holds a certificate in project management and a certificate in financial performance, measurement and control from UNISA and a certificate in strategic marketing from the VEGA brand school. He is currently registered for an honours degree in commerce and business management, also through UNISA.

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US climate stance slammed

September 5, 2017, 3:00 pm

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US climate stance slammedChina's Xi Jinping speaks out Chinese president Xi Jinping has come out in stern opposition to the United States' stance on climate change under the Trump presidency.

Chinese president Xi Jinping yesterday warned that the world economy faces growing risks and uncertainties from countries turning inward on trade and resisting combating climate change, delivering an implicit rebuke to his American counterpart, Donald Trump.

Xi didn't refer to the United States by name, although Trump has said trade pacts are a threat to American jobs and decided to pull the US out of the Paris agreement on climate change.

“Multilateral trade negotiations are having a difficult time. The implementation of the Paris Agreement on climate change is encountering resistance,” Xi told leaders of emerging economies and developing countries.

The agreement under which countries set their own national plans for cutting climate emissions went into effect in November.

“Some countries have become more inward-looking and less willing to take part in international cooperation, and the spill-overs of their policy adjustments are deepening,” he said during a summit of BRICS nations, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

Xi's criticism came at the opening of a dialogue between the leaders of BRICS countries and five other developing nations invited to take part in the discussions on the sidelines of the summit in the southeastern Chinese city of Xiamen.

On Monday's opening day of the summit, the BRICS countries called for reform of the United Nations and tougher measures against terrorist groups, while denouncing North Korea's latest nuclear test.

The five also pledged their opposition to protectionism, a theme increasingly taken up by Xi despite what critics say are substantial barriers to foreign investment in key Chinese sectors such as electricity generation and telecommunications.

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Slight downtick in diamond sales

September 5, 2017, 3:00 pm

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Slight downtick in diamond sales

De Beers reported a slight decrease in rough diamonds sold in its seventh cycle, a situation it attributed to a watchful approach taken by buyers.

“As expected, rough diamond sales were somewhat lower in the seventh cycle of the year, with some midstream demand having already been brought forward into Cycle 6 due to Diwali being earlier than normal in 2017.

“Businesses in the diamond industry's midstream segment are adopting a watchful approach as attention now turns to the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair in mid-September,” said the CEO of the De Beers group, Bruce Cleaver.

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