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"I've performed countless gigs in Namibia, with some of the best audiences I have ever met, which is why I keep on coming back."

We regard our own acreage as being amongst the most exciting in the country, and the new commercial terms announced today will enable us to progress exploration.

Walvis Bay was treated to a musical delight when Brian Finch brought the house down at Sara se Gat last weekend. See Page 5

Peter Hill, CEO of Global Petroleum, commenting on the 2 year renewal of a petroleum exploration licence to Jupiter Petroleum. See Page 8

President leads the way in the war on poverty

See Pages 6

Miss Namibia Steffi Van Wyk (centre) was a guest of honour at the first Save the Rhino Trust business woman fundraiser hosted by the Rossmund Golf Course last week, and is seen here with Gert Cloete (Club Manager), English Channel swimmers Sandy Le Roux, Ulla Gossow-Buttner and Bobby-Jo Bassingthwaighte with Hostess Coral Van der Plas. (Photo Donna Collins) See page 2 for the full story!

Renovated Jakkalspitz Skills vital in poverty

Camp sites open Dec Donna Collins Freshly upgraded and renovated Jakkalspitz, Mile 72 and Mile 108 camping sites will be open in time for the 4th December to meet the demand of the holiday season. This good news was announced by the Namibia Wildlife Resorts, who partnered with 'Platinum Management Services' to step in and re-furbish all three camping spots in time for the holiday boom. This decision was a response to the public outcry, after it was announced that all three camping sites would be closed until further

notice. Their closure was due to the previous management contract coming to end, as well as the need to spend 'big bucks' overhauling the facilities and grounds which were left in a dilapidated and unsatisfactory condition for tourists and visitors. Zelna Hengari (MD Namibia Wildlife Resorts), said that with bookings being made for the upcoming festive season, it was necessary for NWR to come up with a solution to rectify the matter in record time, as they did not realise how popular these camping sites are in the season. "We closed the camping sites

because the facilities were not in a favourable condition to hire out to the public and especially visitors to our country, which is not the type of impression we want to make,” Hengari said last week. "We had planned to upgrade all three camping sites next year when we had more time to work on it, but the backlash that the closure created made us rethink our strategy, especially with our reservation office in Swakopmund being inundated with phone calls and bookings. "We heard the cry of the public, Continued on Page 3

eradication Niel Terblanche

Vocational training of the youth to attain useful practical skills is a vital weapon against the war on poverty, as declared by the President of Namibia when he took office earlier in 2015. In this regard, the town council of Walvis Bay has identified various fields where especially young people can gain skills and get a start towards starting a small or micro business. Being able to work in the field of media, especially graphic design, was one of the fields identified by the various donors who were approached to assist. The Turkish International Cooperation Coordinating Agency (TIKA) came to the table with a donation of computer and camera

equipment to the Municipality of Walvis Bay, to enable the institution to start up a media training centre. At the centre, young people will be trained in the field of media with specific emphasis on graphic design, photography and the production of documentary films and programmes. At the handover of the equipment the Mayor of Walvis Bay, Mrs. Uillika Nambahu, said the need for capacity building and skills transfer for the young people of the town is in great demand, especially with the budding industry of the harbour town. “The need for skills is very obvious in our community and it creates a mismatch between what the industry requires and what is available for the young people of the town. This mismatch fuels Continued on Page 3

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Thursday, 19 November 2015

Rossmund hosts first Rhino fundraiser for businesswomen

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The Seeff Property party were well represented Donna Collins The who's who of the women’s business fraternity at the coast gave their support towards a first ever Save the Rhino Trust breakfast function last week, hosted by the Rossmund Golf Course, where a total of N$40 000 was raised for this much needed conservation project. Miss Namibia, Steffi van Wyk, was the guest of honour, and in attendance were Namibia's three English Channel 'Strokes for Earth" swimmers, Sandy Le Roux, Ulla GossowButtner and Bobby-Jo Bassingthwaighte, who addressed the turnout of woman on the subject of commitment and motivation. And who better to inspire than the twice times English Channel swimmer, who first accomplished the crossing solo, and this year attempted a two-way crossing accompanied by her team. Their message was that they were driven by both personal commitment and motivation whilst raising awareness for the environment and the plight of the Rhino. "Commitment is the glue that holds everything together, whilst motivation is what drives you, and everyone is capable of achieving their goals - you just have to go for it," said Bobby-Jo. The breakfast function was organised by Gert Cloete, Manager of Rossmund Golf Course, with the idea to turn this into an annual event drawing in the business women. He claimed that Thursday's function was a great starting point, and that the money raised was a very generous contribution. A turnout of 120 high profile women attended the event, from both Swakopmund and Walvis Bay companies such as Langer Heinrich, Seeff Properties, Pam Golding, Bank Windhoek, Standard Bank and Estelle Esterhuizen Insurance. A sumptuous breakfast was laid on which was co-sponsored by the Rossmund Golf Course. Tables were sold as a fundraiser incentive and a rhino statue was auctioned off to the highest bidder. The principal behind the breakfast meeting

Pam Golding team joined the breakfast fundraiser

Business ladies at the Save the Rhino Trust breakfast was spurred on by the fact that the annual Rhino Golf Day, held last Friday, is well supported by the businessmen. Therefore Cloete wanted to include the female business community and turn this into a two-day Save the Rhino Trust fundraiser initiative at

the coast. "I was very happy with the turnout and the generosity of the ladies, and through this would like to also inspire other corporates to use this venue for their functions, team building exercises and conferences."

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Renovated Jakkalspitz Skills vital in

Camp sites open Dec

poverty eradication Continued from Page 1

Continued from Page 1 and teamed up with 'Platinum Management Services' after accepting their first phase costing, to upgrade the camp sites so that they could be usable for the December holidays. Contractor Jurie Booysen confirmed that progress is being made daily on the upgrade operations at the camping sites, which will be open early December. He said that Jakkalspitz and Mile 72 are getting "fixed up" with proper facilities to ensure that holiday campers are decently catered for, and the buildings are being repainted inside and out in bright colours with all the conveniences put in place for campers. He said that they are working hard to finish so as to create a first class camping environment which will cater for the flow of holiday makers, offering decent ablution facilities with proper toilets, hot running water, and a newly renovated tuck shop and bar area. They have, however, reduced the Jakkalspitz camp sites from 200 spaces to 150, with Mile 72 offering 70 camp sites and only 30 at Mile 108. "The reason why the numbers have been decreased is to increase the size of the facilities and provide an altogether better camping environment," said Booysen. "The Mile 108 facility was so badly run down we needed to re-

build the structure entirely, but for this December we are cleaning, putting up temporary ablution facilities and making improvements which will be fine for December as it is the least popular of the three sites for now," he added. “Next year we will go ahead with the construction of a proper infrastructure and turn 108 into a popular camping destination along with the others, to even out the bookings over the three spots." He said that 'Platinum Management Services' will take care of all bookings and management and have an online website where people can look them up. They are using staff members from NWR, as well as their own professional and qualified people who will deal with the management of the campsite to operate the three sites. In addition, they have hired the services of a security company and are utilising local people for waste management and clean up service. All the tuck shops will be leased out to be run as private businesses. Jakkalspitz, Mile 72 and Mile 108 Camping Sites are situated right on the beach in the proclaimed Dorob National Park and are a haven for fishermen and holiday makers, with bookings made well in advance by South African tourists looking to spend their festive season away from the hustle and bustle.

The Mayor of Walvis Bay, Mrs. Uillika Nambahu, receives a donation of computer and camera equipment from the Ambassador of Turkey, Mrs. Deniz Cakar. The value of the equipment to start a new media training centre is N$430 000.

Namibia Wildlife Resorts Zelna Hengari (MD) announced that Jakkalspitz, Mile 72 and Mile 108 are getting a face lift, and will be open in December to fill the demand of the holiday makers. (Photo Donna Collins)

'Platinum Management Services' who is responsible for the contract work at three camping resorts are upgrading the facilities to be open for the holiday season

unemployment amongst the youth.” She said the focus of the project to train people with skills which are vital to the media industry was not driven by the need for more academics trying to find employment in the job market but rather to focus on supplying skills which are practical in nature. Mrs. Nambahu was of the opinion that people that will be trained with practical skills will eventually be able to start up their own small or midsized businesses and in turn be employers themselves, thus gaining an ever stronger foothold against the scourge of poverty. “It is quite obvious that the coast has seen the interest of international film companies in locations around the desert. These companies choose our dunes and beautiful desert scenery for their locations. The youth does not have the necessary skills to exploit the opportunities created by a visiting film crew from Hollywood and they get left behind.” The Mayor said with the Festive Season just around the corner, that the media centre and training will not start just yet but in the New Year and that the youth should keep their eye on the media in order for them to know when the first courses will start. Mrs Nambahu assured the Turkish Ambassador, Mrs. Deniz Cakar, that the equipment received will be used for the purpose of training the youth only. The Ambassador said that Turkey is currently one of the leading donor countries in the world and in the last year alone has given humanitarian aid to the world which

amounted to U$3, 3 billion. Of that amount U$780 million went to sub Saharan countries. Mrs. Cakar said the support of the various projects by TIKA is in accordance with an agreement between the Namibian and Turkish Governments. “In the span of the last two days we visited six projects which were mostly in the Erongo Region. All these projects are aimed at poverty eradication. The project, with the Municipality of Walvis Bay, will focus on media training. The equipment we donated is just part of the project. Obviously expertise from various higher learning institutions will be utilised to give the best possible training to the youth.” The head of TIKA in Africa and the Middle East, Mrs. Keman Ozdemir, said the value of the donation is N$430 000 and, if used correctly, will enable the youth to start their own small businesses. “If we are able to train just one person with the necessary skills, they would be able to go on and start a business and eventually be able to provide jobs for other people. If that is the case, it can be seen as a victory in the fight against poverty.” She said that Turkey has had many success stories with the provision of skills and the eventual job creation that followed soon after. The head of TIKA pointed out that the aid agency has funded as many as 20 projects in Namibia since it started operating in the country about a year ago.

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Thursday, 19 November 2015

China’s help with

anti-poaching Colgar Sikopo is head of the Directorate of Parks and Wildlife Management within Namibia’s Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET). Back in the 1990s, he worked as a ranger at an anti-poaching unit in a national park in the north of Namibia. In those days Namibia was widely considered a success story in wildlife conservation, with the populations of elephants and rhinos rising and poaching a minimal problem. The situation has changed since then, and Sikopo’s previous work

could not have prepared him for the hands-on anti-poaching experience he has needed since 2011. In the past four years, according to the MET, more than 230 elephants and 100 rhinos (most of them black rhinos) have been poached. In the first three quarters of this year alone, at least 74 rhinos and 32 elephants died at the hands of poachers. Considering that there are only about 4,880 black rhinos left in the world, the number of deaths has significant impact for the survival of the whole population.

Sikopo: It’s important to mention that China and Namibia have good bilateral relations. Thus our two countries have worked quite a lot together. In general, we have the framework to cooperate on many things, but we have not seen many activities on anti-poaching. We need to make it more active. We are intent on opening that engagement for the governments to start collaborating more on environmental issues, to see how we can solve this problem. Oxpeckers: What’s the trend of poaching in recent years?

On the other side of the cross-border illegal trade, research has indicated that Asia – especially China – is the final market, and the growing appetite for ivory and rhino horn is pushing the two species to the brink of extinction. China’s government has declared its intention to combat wildlife crime. Measures have included participating in global anti-trafficking collaborations such as Operation Cobra, and the recent announcement that China would ban the import and export of ivory soon in an attempt to end elephant poaching in Africa. Sikopo recently talked to Oxpeckers about the necessity for cooperation between the two counties to combat wildlife crime. Oxpeckers: What is the roadmap of the illegal ivory and rhino horn trade in Namibia?

Sikopo: This year we’ve already arrested 44 people for rhino poaching and 17 people for elephant poaching. These are organised syndicates and some of them are foreign nationals. If you look at the links, for example, in elephant poaching, the hunters are mainly locals who are employed by the middle men, including Namibians, Zambians and Angolans, but when you get further down the line you find they are linked to people from Asia. That’s the link we have established so far. Oxpeckers: Namibian police have arrested some Chinese people involved in illegal trading in the past few years. When I talked to police, some of them found it’s hard to investigate Chinese suspects because they don’t speak Chinese nor understand the culture. Have you cooperated with Chinese authorities on anti-poaching?

Sikopo: After independence in 1990, the Namibian government immediately started to work on the conservation policy in the country. One area we focused on is how people could live with wildlife and benefit from wildlife. Therefore in 1996 we amended policy to allow people to establish communal conservancies. There is a lot of wildlife not just in national parks, but also outside the national parks. For instance, in the northwest part of the country we have freeranging black rhinos, which are the most endangered in the world. These areas outside of national parks is also land for communities. Because of the national parks and the protected communal areas established in Namibia, we did not have poaching for a long period of time. Well, there were a few incidents, but not organised crimes. There was no poaching for the sake of making millions of dollars that people want to make now. There was just some poaching of antelopes for the meat. Four years ago, we saw a turning point. The commercial poaching started with elephants in the northeast region called Zambezi. There was only one elephant shot in 2011, but in

2012 it jumped to 78. After that the situation started to move slowly from northeast to northwest, and then the poachers started to target rhinos. Oxpeckers: What has the government done so far to combat poaching? Sikopo: Every single carcass that we have found has been followed up with investigations. Poachers are clever and they find a way to hide the evidence. As government, we are very confident that we will uncover everything, even if it takes a long time. For example, there are some cases we have investigated because we have seen unemployed people become rich from nowhere. We follow up these clues. On the other hand, Namibia is trying to protect the wildlife. For rhinos, for instance, we allocate more people to go on patrol on the ground. We dehorn the rhinos to prevent them being poached. We put GPS devices on some of them. We translocate some, and we keep information about their destination confidential. I can’t say that these measures are working 100%, but they are helping. We do have one rhino which was dehorned and still poached this year. Oxpeckers: How do poaching and illegal trade affect the locals? Sikopo: There is a huge impact. Number 1: In the conservancies we provide some wild animals, including elephants and rhinos, for trophy hunting. We also allow locals to shoot some animals for meat. But poachers shoot the animals that are also good for trophy hunting, thus the communities have trouble finding these quality animals for trophy hunting. This is one direct impact we have seen.

Number 2: Tourism is a fastgrowing sector in Namibia. If these animals are shot and the populations decline, tourists will definitely not come back again. Number 3: These animals are the heritage of our country. At this moment we are proud to say that we have the highest population of black rhinos in the world, but if they are being killed at the rate of 2014 (78 poached in one year) and it continues, in a few years we may no longer be able to say that we have highest population of them. We believe in sustainable use of wildlife, thus we condemn the poaching and illegal hunting. We warn them to stop. Oxpeckers: Namibia supports the legal ivory trade. Although many countries destroy tusks when when they seize them, Namibia says no to destroying its stockpiles of ivory and rhino horns. China imported tons of legal ivory in 2008 and some tusks were from Namibia. What do you say about the legal trade? Sikopo: We discuss the issue at a high level quite a lot. We do not want to comment at this moment. As I said, we believe in the sustainable use of wildlife. If the communities living with the wildlife do not see any benefits from the wildlife, you will not see too many of them getting involved. We also have human-wildlife conflict situations in Namibia. One of the strategies is that if there is one animal causing problems we can translocate or deal with that animal. But sometimes communities say no to this. They do notwant that animal taken away because tourists and trophy hunters come here for that animal. Situations like this are very common in Namibia. Source: oxpeckers.org

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Thursday, 19 November 2015

Legendary Brian Finch rocks

his new album at the coast

traditional folk album of the year. Whilst Finch is as serious about his music as he is in his song writing, he also knows how to get a party started with his own unique blend of catchy beats, Afro jive, sing along tunes, and "skut jou bode" vibe, that has brought him a long way on his musical journey.

Career highs, he says, were being a support act for Richie Havens in Cape Town, meeting Cat Stevens and having Durban's Dave Marks believe in him enough to co-produce with the great Mutt Lange on his first album, 'Bringing Back the Good Times', which was released in 1974.

Legendary South African born singer song writer Brian Finch in action at Sarah se Gat Sunday afternoon session last week, during his Namibian tour promoting his new album 'Living for Yesterday'. (Photos Donna Collins)

Sarah se Gat was the place to be on Sunday for some live music and good vibes when Brian Finch got the party started Donna Collins Legendary South African born singer song writer Brian Finch has developed a huge fan base in Namibia, and nothing was more evident of this when he performed at a number of coastal venues last week where he brought the house down. Finch is one of SA's most seasoned and respected musicians to emerge from the African continent, having performed in great venues in the UK, the Netherlands and Germany, and is currently performing around Namibia. Solo artist, Finch was promoting his new CD 'Living for Yesterday' - his 13th album to date which was over two years in the making, and recorded at Peace of Eden studio in Knysna.

Describing his music as "country rock", with many old influences woven through his all original repetoire, Finch is a seasoned musician entertaining audiences with meaningful lyrics, power vocals and masterful guitar playing. His Namibia tour touched on the towns of Luderitz, Mariental, Windhoek, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, where he pulled out all the stops together with two local musos Paul and Kevin Herbst backing him on bass and lead guitar. The Namib Independent caught up with him during a lively afternoon gig held at Sarah se Gat on Sunday, where young and old were in full swing as he put 'pedal to the metal', and brought out some oldies but goodies, and of course

songs from his new album. In a brief interview between sets, Finch told the newspaper that he has playing professionally for over 45 years, has travelled the world with his guitar, and lives to play his music. He said that he has performed countless gigs in Namibia, which is one of his favourite places with some of the best audiences he has met, which is why he keeps on coming back. Touching on his new album "Living for Yesterday", Finch who is well into his 60's, takes you on an emotional journey of love lost, faded memories, family ties, and a special song dedicated to his grandaughter "Sophia" which makes you go week at the knees. His album 'Living For Yesterday' was also nominated by SAMAS for best

Sarah se Gat owners Jacques and Santhea Delport with manager Grant Boulle enjoying the afternoon

No Christmas hampers for the elderly various halls around town. Having not much else to do, many of the old people, some of whom were pushed into the halls on wheelchairs and some making use of walking aids assisted by younger people, used the time to re-establish old acquaintances and chatted away while waiting. After waiting for about an hour, the elderly gathered were informed that the registration process would go ahead but

that the Christmas hampers will only be handed out at a later date. The Turkish ambassador, Mrs. Deniz Cakar, along with a delegation from TIKA, the Turkish Aid Agency assisting countries in the Sub Saharan region of Africa and other poor countries in the world, was on a whirlwind tour of the Erongo Region where various donations were made to projects aimed at the eradication of poverty.

Elderly people gathered at the Community Hall in Kuisebmond after they were informed that they will receive a Christmas hamper from the Mayor of Walvis Bay. The Turkish Aid agency, TIKA, sponsored the hampers but none were available when the time came for the hand over. Niel Terblanche Hundreds of elderly people gathering at various community halls around Walvis waited in vain for officials to come to their aid, after they were promised the gift of a Christmas hamper. The Mayor of Walvis Bay,

Mrs. Uillika Nambahu, along with the ambassador from Turkey were supposed to hand over the Christmas hampers, which would have included some much needed food packages. The handovers were supposed to happen at the Kuisebmond Community Hall, the Narraville Catholic Hall and at Huis

Palms, and was scheduled to fall in to a registration process for the elderly. According to a person in the employ of the Walvis Bay Municipality, the hampers were not ready and could not be handed over to the elderly people who took time and scarce resources to gather at the

Many of the elderly arrived at the various community halls in Walvis Bay with walking aids just to be turned around after being informed that the Christmas hampers they were promised did not materialise.

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Do what you do with passion

Standing from left to right are Businesswoman of the Year 2011 Nangula Uaandja, Young Businesswoman of the Year 2014 Natasja Byleveld, Young Businesswoman of the Year 2015 Tanya Stroh respectively, current Businesswoman of the Year 2015 Baronice Hans, Dylan Kaye Sales Manager of Jaguar Windhoek and Namibian Businesswoman Project Organiser Desere Lundon-Muller. “My philosophy in life is to do what I do with passion, clear focus and direction, forgive easily and set the bar higher. Always to do what you do as though you were doing it for the Lord. I know that whatever I do is through the strength I receive from Christ. Success is not an event but a process. Winning this title is therefore an exciting two year journey for me.” This is the sentiment with which the 2015 Namibian Businesswoman of the Year, Baronice Hans, shared with women at the Economist Businesswomen Club breakfast networking event

recently held in Windhoek. Hans, who attained this prestigious title on the 14th of last month, is also the Head of Personal and Business Banking at Standard Bank Namibia and also Executive Director of the same institution. She will be Namibian Businesswoman of the Year for period of two years. “Always have passion for what you do because that is what propels you to success. This is a core pillar in my life because it evokes energy and it is this passion that moves you more than you can push yourself. For me, passion is contagious and it is an inspirational action

of engagement with people,” said Hans. Ever since she was 14 years old, Hans got the zeal for hard work and discipline instilled in her whilst working in a small family retail shop during school holidays. “It is here where I learnt the discipline of hard work and sacrifice especially from my late grandfather. It is with this mentality that she worked at only three reputable companies Ernst and Young, Nampower and now Standard Bank. I believe in staying power as opposed to job hopping. Despite multiple opportunities to leave when an organisation is going through

difficult times, these are normally the times when we learn and grow the most and certainly this has been the case for me,” elaborated Hans. She adds that lateral growth is a result of job hopping, whereas deepening your understanding of an industry and coming to grips with its fundamentals encourages a more upward career path. Hans, who is a happily married mother of three children, also highlighted other key pillars of raising the bar by constantly learning and growing oneself. “Accelerate your learning abilities, always think about what can you do differently to grow your business and yourself, match strategy to the situation, be clear about your goals, build solid

relationships that work and those that add value and accept constructive feedback,” concludes Hans. This was the last Economist Businesswomen networking breakfast session for the year which was also attended by the former Namibian Businesswoman of the Year 2013 Erica Shafudah (Permanent Secretary of Finance), Namibian Businesswoman of the Year Nangula Uaandja 2011 (Managing Partner and Executive Director of Price Waterhouse Coopers), Young Businesswomen of the Year 2014 and 2015 Natasja Byleveld (Managing Director of NaMedia) and Tanya Stroh (Owner of Tulipamwe Design Studio) respectively.

President leads the way

in the war on poverty The president of Namibia recently attended a dinner held in his honour by the Namibian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to listen to his countrymen’s business strategies and to share his views on the war on poverty and how to strengthen the Namibian House. Doctor Hage Geingob said: “I would like to use this opportunity to espouse my views on how your interest group could assist Government in the declared war against poverty. I am also here to listen to your views, on what and how you intend to support Government in this war. I want to say upfront, that we all must hold hands in this war against poverty.” As third President of Namibia, I have pledged to bring prosperity to all Namibians. I intend to deliver on this promise by building on the legacy of my predecessors. These two distinguished gentlemen laid a solid foundation of the Namibian House with respect to reconciliation, peace, security and stability. To execute my vision for the Namibian House, I have decided to address the challenge of income inequality in Namibia by declaring full-scale war on poverty. This will be done in the context of a strong united Namibian House, where all of us pull together in the same direction, and where no one should feel left out.” President Geingob was of the opinion that Namibia needs a holistic approach to apprehend and arrest poverty. He said the war on poverty will be a multifaceted wa where all possible strategies and allies will be needed. He said the business people and captains of industry will be allies and that the war will be fought on all fronts reminding the members of the NCCI that a war is never won in a day. “To comprehensively defeat poverty, we need to create economic opportunities for all our people, by growing the economy in an inclusive manner and by enhancing the capabilities of all Namibians to fully participate in the economy and society.” One of the key requirements for growing the economy, Dr Geingob said, is to create an environment conducive for private sector activities. This is done in the belief that the private sector is the ultimate engine for economic growth, job and wealth creation. He said there can be no doubt that the Namibian Government has created and maintained a conducive environment for private sector activities. “We have put in place robust governance institutions that are lauded in the world. Macro-economic stability has been preserved, and the stability of

our financial system is intact thanks to oversight provided by Bank of Namibia and the NAMFISA.” He said the Government has further reduced the costs of doing business in Namibia, by lowering corporate tax to a maximum of 32 percent, reducing withholding tax to 10 percent and increasing the VAT threshold to N$500 000. “These measures will definitely reduce your costs of doing business. I expect more investment from the business community going forward. I commend the positive trends of investment in the economy by the local business community as is evident in the number of new buildings coming up and expansion programs.” Dr Geingob said the Government is pressing ahead with the revision of the Investment Act, which would result in the reduction of the number of days it takes to register a business, as well as reducing the time it takes to obtain visas for legitimate expatriates. “As a result of this conducive business environment, we have seen rapid economic growth over the past few years. Last year, the economy expanded at a rapid pace of 6.4 percent, while it is projected to grow by 5.0 percent this year, in a year where global growth is slowing down. In fact, we are now growing at a pace faster than growth in world economic output and output growth of Sub-Saharan Africa. The private sector could assist the Government in the war against poverty. When we think about poverty, three things immediately come to mind, namely food, shelter and clothing. We need to house our people, we need to ensure that they don’t go hungry, and we need to provide them with opportunities to participate in a dignified manner in the economy and in society. He said the creation of a nationwide chain of food banks, the provision of quality and affordable housing, the introduction of employee share option schemes and broad based economic empowerment, solidarity tax, contribution to and investment in SME development and the participation of the private sector in the funding of growth critical infrastructure. “We need to forge ties and hold hands as we have a common goal, which is to win the war against poverty. I would like to see the rise of the spirit of “Harambee” in all sectors. It is only through unity, through shared responsibility and through self-sacrifice that both Government and the private sector will flourish.”

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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To lead, supervise, conduct and follow up the internal audit engagements and assists to manage risk and internal controls related to the Company and to conduct complaint investigations if necessary. KEy PERFORMANcE AREAS: • Conducts/leads stall on audit engagements as directed by management. • Prepares audit reports and makes recommendations on the systems, policies, procedures and contracts review. • Organizes, conducts and follows up Internal Control Verifications. • Set up and keeps the internal audit procedures updated. • Prepares and checks the annual internal audit report for the Board. • Assists departments in conducting their risk analyses. • Assesses and investigates complaints when necessary, with accuracy, objectivity and discretion. • Follows up the implementations of corrective actions related to the findings and recommendations in the audit report. • Subordinate daily performance and management. Requirements and experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Auditing, Accounting or Finance. • At least 8 years progressive experience in auditing. • At least 5 years progressive experience in corporate risk management and internal control. • Certified Auditor/Chartered Accountant is an advantage. • Mining experience is an added advantage. • Code B driver’s Licence. Send your cv’s and other relevant documents to recruitment@cgnpc.com.cn by 30 November 2015.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To safely perform skilled preventative and pro-active maintenance and repair welding tasks based on Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications using best welding techniques and consumables, in accordance with set standards, procedures and specifications, to achieve optimum equipment availability and process efficiency objectives. KEy PERFORMANcE AREAS: • Performs skilled technical work within the parameters of the trade by installing, repairing, maintaining or changing out worn or defective parts and components of Processing Plant equipment and machinery. • Performs welding and hot work within best practice and approved procedures. • Performing planned and unplanned maintenance tasks within time limits. • Performs a variety of brazing and welding tasks using arc welding, semi-automatic welding, gas welding and gas cutting techniques. • Ensures that the Team leader is kept informed of all work performed in the section. • Ensures that the required parts, tools and special tools are available during services and repairs. • Performs ongoing diagnoses and fault-finding/running inspections on all equipment / structures • Enforces compliance to Company job safety and good housekeeping standards/practices Requirements and experience: • Recognised Trade Diploma with 4 technical theoretical subjects (N3 level) • Code 8 driver’s license • 3 years post apprenticeship experience in the mining industry • Trade test diploma as a welder • Welding and Gas Cutting Certification. • Coded Welder Certification. • Good welding and gas work practices. • Work experience in heavy mining rebuilding workshops an added advantage. Send your cv’s and other relevant documents to psujobs.eng@cgnpc.com.cn by 30 November 2015.

BOIlERMAKER Location: Husab Site – 67 kilometers from Swakopmund Reports to: Team Leader Boiler making (Central Workshops) MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To make safely perform skilled maintenance and repair boiler making/welding tasks in accordance with set standards, procedures and specifications, to achieve optimum equipment availability and process efficiency objectives. Key Performance Areas: • Performs skilled technical work within the parameters of the trade by installing, repairing, maintaining or changing out worn or defective parts and components of Processing Plant equipment and machinery. • Performs a variety of brazing and welding tasks using different welding techniques. • Ensures adequate care and correct use of tools in the section, and maintains workshop equipment where necessary. • Schedules maintenance activities, by ensuring that the required parts, tools and special tools are available during services and repairs as planned. • Provides proactive advice and guidance on the effective repair and maintenance of equipment and machinery. • Performs ongoing diagnoses and fault-finding/running inspections on all equipment / structures and machinery under his jurisdiction. • Plans for an adequate supply of materials, spares and components for use in the section, to minimise delays. • Enforces compliance to Company job safety and good housekeeping standards/practices at all times. Requirements and experience: • Recognised Trade Diploma with 4 technical theoretical subjects (N3 level) • Code 8 driver’s license • 3 – 4 years post apprenticeship experience in the mining industry • Experience in a workshop and should be able to read engineering drawings • Sound experience in using safety and operation procedures • Sound fault find & troubleshooting experience Send your cv’s and other relevant documents to psujobs.eng@cgnpc.com.cn by 30 November 2015.

TEAM lEAdER MEcHANIcAl Location: Husab Site – 67 kilometers from Swakopmund Reports to: Superintendent Plant Maintenance MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To lead a competent team of mechanical-trained subordinates for the effective and efficient maintenance of all mechanical equipment to ensure that production targets are achieved, at maximum workshop availability and optimum cost, including adherence to job safety and good housekeeping standards. Key Performance Areas: • Maintains various equipment together with a team of mechanically trained subordinates in the execution of a preventative maintenance strategy • Ensures that all safety, quality standards are adhered to, including compliance to company job safety and good housekeeping standards at all times • Sets standards and specifications for subordinates, contractors and suppliers, including the management of contractors • Supervises and participates in the maintenance, inspection and repair of related equipment in area of responsibility • Performs troubleshooting and faultfinding on various mechanical equipment • Orders parts, steel and required components as needed, in conjunction with the Maintenance Planner, suppliers and contractors, in order to minimize downtime • Contacts dealers on equipment warranties and prepares cost material estimates • Ensures training and evaluation of employees to enhance their performance, development and work output Requirements and experience: • Recognised Trade Diploma with 4 technical theoretical subjects (N3 level) or Grade 12 with 4 technical theoretical subjects • Code B driver’s license • 5 years as an Artisan with mechanical equipment and maintenance experience. • At least 10 years post-trade experience in the mining industry • Including 3 years supervisory experience (essential) • Maintenance systems experience, e.g. SAP / On Key Send your cv’s and other relevant documents to psujobs.eng@cgnpc.com.cn by 30 November 2015.

Through its commitment to its people, the company offers a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced and dedicated people in the industry. Clearly indicate the position you are applying for as well as your name and surname in the subject line of your application email. Applications received that do not meet this criteria will not be considered. Enquiries can be directed to the Recruitment Team at 064 410 9000. Only 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 are encouraged to apply. For more information on the company, please visit www.swakopuranium.com

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Exploration for oil continues The Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has granted a renewal of a petroleum exploration licence to Jupiter Petroleum, a subsidiary of Global Petroleum, for the next two years. The licence covers blocks 1910B and 2010A in the Walvis basin about 150 kilometres of the coast of Namibia. Under the new terms of the first renewal period, the licence will be extended by 24 months from 3 December. The licence originally provided for a commitment to drill one well during the renewal period. However, Global Petroleum said, due to the current market conditions, the company and the Ministry have agreed to a revised minimum work program. The revised programme includes the reprocessing of all existing 2D seismic lines across that portion of the license area, which is retained following the mandatory 50% relinquishment as well as the acquisition of 800 kilometres of long offset 2D seismic lines over the retained acreage. The reprocessed existing 2D data will be used to assist with the design and location of the new survey. Accordingly, there is no well commitment during the two-year term of the renewal period.

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Earlier this year, the company used seismic and gravity data to produce models of the prospects within the license area. Global said that the results of this combined seismic and gravity work “proved to be very encouraging with regard to hydrocarbon potential.” Additionally, it said that the work increased confidence in a synchronist rift oil play in the outboard or deep-water region. Jupiter will remain the operator with an 85% interest in the two blocks, with partners NAMCOR and Bronze Investments Pty Ltd holding 10% and 5%, respectively, both as carried interests. Global Petroleum's CEO, Peter Hill, commented: “We would like to thank the Ministry of Mines and Energy in Namibia for their commercial and practical approach to concluding this Agreement. From our side, we are pleased that we will be able to retain what we believe to be the more prospective half of our acreage, containing the most exciting prospects.” He said: “Whilst we continue to seek potential new opportunities, we also firmly believe that our position in Namibia has the potential to be rewarding for shareholders. After initially disappointing drilling results, we believe there is renewed interest in

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Skin cancer awareness saves lives Skin cancer remains the number one cancer amongst men and the third most common cancer amongst women in the country. This is according to latest statistics from the Cancer Association of Namibia. And this is a concern given the fact that Namibia has sunshine throughout the year. In order to address this health challenge, Standard Bank donated N$120 000.00 to the Cancer Association of Namibia for their annual Save Your Skin Campaign. The campaign, which will run from November 2015 to October 2016, is geared towards raising awareness amongst Namibians about the dangers of skin cancer and to give useful advice as to how to protect oneself. With the holiday season coming closer, many Namibians will be enjoying themselves in the sun.

It is important that people are constantly reminded of the need to protect themselves against the sun by wearing a hat or using sunscreen. “Whilst being the most common form of cancer in Namibia, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Protect yourself by avoiding midday sun, staying in shade, covering up, and by using sunscreen with at least 40SPF protection. If sunbathing, apply sunscreen 30 minutes before and during sunbathing at least every two hours. Children can safely use sunscreen from the age of six months,” said Advocate Sigrid Tjijorokisa Standard Bank Namibia’s Group Company Secretary. Accepting the sponsorship, Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Association of Namibia Rolf Hansen says the funding will assist

them in providing sun block creams to all Namibians at an affordable price whilst the same time creating awareness about skin cancer prevention throughout the country.

Campaign. Standard Bank recognises the importance of Corporate Social investment (CSI) as a mechanism to support the socio-economic upliftment of communities within Namibia. We strive through our CSI initiatives to be

relevant to the communities in which we operate whilst also contributing towards issues affecting and impacting our nation" says Standard Bank’s Group Company Secretary Advocate Sigrid Tjijorokisa.

“With Standard Bank’s support we have managed to hold effective skin cancer awareness campaigns. It is important to note that these sun block creams are available to everyone in the country and will cost between N$30 to N$70 depending on the size. Skin cancer prevention should start from an early age and it can affect anybody regardless of your skin colour, race or age. We have to break the stigma that only fair skinned persons are affected by skin cancer,” said Hansen. "This is the 12th consecutive year that Standard Bank is supporting the Cancer Association of Namibia for the Save Your Own Skin

VACANCY SoftwARe ANd APPliCAtioNS CooRdiNAtoR Location: Swakopmund/ Husab Mine Reports to: the Software Superintendent

Be sun smart – Applying the sun protection cream on the Chief Executive Officer Rolf Hansen’s face are Standard Bank’s Group Company Secretary Advocate Sigrid Tjijorokisa (left) and PR & Communications Manager Surihe Gaomas-Guchu (right)

Sun Cycles win second

prize in business competition

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To transform accepted business solutions into technical support and/or solutions of Swakop Uranium’s (SU) integrated Non- ERP software systems, through best practice user-support, installation, patching, upgrading and maintenance, and by managing, analysing and solving Non-ERP faults and system service requests logged with the service desk in support of the relevant operational sites, providing Non-ERP system support, advising on strategic matters and ensuring the database environment (development, quality and production environments) is well secured and maintained including relevant back-up and disaster recovery solutions for all Non-ERP software. Key Performance Areas: • To perform tasks related to the evaluation, installation, configuration and deployment of applications, software and/or enhancements throughout Swakop Uranium (SU). • To oversee the daily performance, data base security, back-up routines of software systems. • To set up software for employee use, access control, performs or ensures proper installation of software. • To perform daily monitoring and troubleshooting of systems; installs and configures patches and upgrades as required. • Perform necessary duties that support ERP integration into non-ERP SU systems and vice versa, meeting functional requirements, system compliance, and interface specifications. • To read technical manuals, confers with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support. • To develop training materials and procedures, or trains users in the proper use of software. • To support and participates in troubleshooting, systems backups, archiving, and disaster recovery, business continuity. • To liaise with company’s software suppliers for prompt rectification of any problems or emergencies. Requirements and experience: • Formal qualification in Information Technology. • Microsoft MCSD certification is a distinct advantage • Formal project management training such as PMP Certification is a distinct advantage • Code B driver’s license • 3 years’ experience in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) support. • Demonstrable experience in Object Oriented Programming (eg. C#, Java) and Databases (MS SQL, Oracle), HTML, Javascript and XML. • Experience in the mining IT environment a distinct advantage. Interested persons should submit their CV and relevant supporting documents to recruitment@cgnpc.com.cn by 30 November 2015 Through its commitment to its people, the company offers a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced and dedicated people in the industry. Clearly indicate the position you are applying for as well as your name and surname in the subject line of your application email. Applications received that do not meet this criteria will not be considered. Enquiries can be directed to the Recruitment Team at 064 410 9000. Only 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 are encouraged to apply. For more information on the company, please visit www.swakopuranium.com

Sindano Nekundi – FNB Namibia, Marita van Rooyen, Martin Roos and MJ of SunCycles. The concept of producing electric powered bicycles in Namibia has been awarded recently in the National Business Innovation Awards, highlighting the potential to utilise the power of the sun to generate electricity and to recharge the batteries of bicycles. Martin Roos, Head of FNB Business SME Division, has congratulated Marita van Rooyen of Sun Cycles, winner of the second prize in the annual Business Plan Competition. He said: “FNB Business was the sponsor of the second prize winner and we are extremely proud of Sun Cycles, the electric powered bicycles which can reach a speed up to 30 kilometres per hour. We hope that the prize money of N$15,000.00 will assist them in achieving even greater heights and dreams with their venture.” Roos said that, not only was the idea original and affordable, it also offered all Namibians the opportunity of solar powered, efficient and sustainable transport. “This solar powered electric bicycle can be built, maintained and operated by Namibians themselves and might solve the transport crises of numerous Namibians.”

The company also offers more than just the sale or renting out of Sun Cycles. Their dream is to offer a more sustainable, affordable, and environmentally friendly form of energy and mobility, make solarpowered electric mobility accessible to Namibians, transferring knowledge, skills and know-how regarding electric mobility and creating employment and equal opportunities. “We encourage Namibians to make use of this opportunity to become mobile, while at the same time conserving our green planet.” The Namibia Business Innovation Centre (NBIC)’s annual Business Plan Competition is aimed at encouraging the many aspiring entrepreneurs to think their ideas through and outline them in a structured document, which in turn often gives them greater understanding of their markets, the ability to assess actual viability of those ideas, as well as encouraging them to realise the Business Plan. This was the 6th annual Business Plan Competition and in itself gives much needed public exposure to some of our many promising, upcoming entrepreneurs. FNB Business SME Division has supported the competition for the past four years.

Thursday, 19 November 2015

More than 200 vulnerable

children enjoy early Christmas

More than 200 children from the Moses Garoëb Project School were treated to the annual O&L Christmas party for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC). More than 200 children from the Moses Garoëb Project School attended a Christmas party and were treated to a lot of fun that goes along with the festive season. This year marked the twelfth anniversary of the annual event that was hosted by the O&L Group recently. The school is situated in an underprivileged area, Havanna, and accommodates close to 1300 orphans and vulnerable children. Each year, the operating companies of the O&L Group namely Pick n Pay Namibia; Namibia Breweries Limited; Namibia Dairies; Broll Namibia; Dimension Data; O&L Energy; O&L Leisure; Hangana Seafood; Kraatz Marine; Kraatz Steel; Eros Air and Brandtribe support this initiative in making it a memorable day for the children. This year’s party was a fun affair, which included a fun park with Jumping Castles, Slip-a-Slide, water tumbler, hotdogs, candy floss, ice cream, a giant cake and other goodies. Group Corporate Social Investment Coordinator, Venessa Mwiya said: “This is one of my most fun-filled events each year. It is very close to my heart, and it excites me to see the joy and happiness amongst the children. The orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) Christmas party is annually planned and organised with the greatest passion by O&L employees and the Management team. The day for the children ended on an even higher note

when Santa Claus appeared and blessed each of them with a gift pack. Head of Department at the Moses Garoëb Project School, Florah Kakujaha said, “Most of these children have not even seen a Santa Claus before today. I do not have words to describe how joyful and grateful I am for this platform provided to them, which I have no doubt makes them all feel very special. This will be a day they will never forget. I hope this encourages other people and organisations to follow suit, and strive to make a difference in the lives of others. I, and the rest of the Moses Garoëb Project School teachers are very grateful for this. The children are clearly having the time of their lives.” In addition, the O&L Group extended gratitude to Ian’s Shuttle Services for their services each year to safely transport the children to and from the school. A warm thank you also to IFS Catering and Square Café for their meaningful contributions to making this event a success.

The arrival of Father Christmas remains the highlight for the children - Gunther Ling, Managing Director of Namibia Dairies dressed as Father Christmas dishing out gift packs to the children.

The poorest of the poor living in squalid conditions in the shanty towns of the Erongo region received donations in the form of vital equipment from the Turkish government to battle poverty. The whirlwind tour of the Turkish Ambassador through the region saw the donation of computer equipment to the Willem Bochard Primary School in Okhombahe, to help the children with their education and the teachers to develop better teaching methods. In Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, brick manufacturing machines were donated to the constituency offices of the DRC and Tutaleni squatter camps where poverty is rife and living conditions are hard. The ambassador was accompanied by the Regional Governor, Mr Cleophas Mutjavikua, and at every site where vital equipment was handed over to the people in need the message was the same. “We are helping people to help themselves. With the brick manufacturing machine situated at central points, people will be able to come with their own cement and sand to make bricks. This will enable them to start building more permanent structures which they can call home.” Mr. Mutjavikua said it is a well-known fact that the shacks in which people are living catch fire very easily, this creates a dangerous situation in which the people are living each

day and too many lives were already lost in fires that would not have happened if they stayed in houses built out of bricks. The brick manufacturing machines are very basic, but the equipment is able to form and set at least 300 bricks per day. They are also very economical and do not require a lot of material to manufacture bricks that could be used to build houses of a more permanent nature than the wooden shacks currently used by the residents of Tutaleni and the DRC. The Turkish ambassador, Mrs. Deniz Cakar, said the donations form part of her government’s efforts to help people in sub Saharan countries to fight against the scourge of poverty. “When people are able to build themselves houses of a more permanent nature they are able to spend more time with the education of their children. Education and the ability to learn practical skills is vital in the fight against poverty and learning how to use the brick manufacturing machines is already such a practical skill that can also be transferred to other people.” The donation of the two brick manufacturing machines, as well as the donation of the computer equipment to the Willem Bochard, forms part of ongoing cooperation between TIKA and the governor’s office. The Turkish aid agency has also donated equipment to a media education initiative in Walvis Bay, which will create a centre to provide training and the necessary media skills

Stay inContact with innovation

An innovative messaging system allows bank customers to keep in touch with account balances, helping them manage their money and prevent fraud on their accounts. Desery van Wyk, Manager Cellphone banking of FNB Namibia said: “The inContact service sends you a message via SMS or e-mail each time a transaction is carried out on any of your FNB accounts at no extra charge. It further serves as an early warning system for any unauthorised transactions on your accounts.” She added, that it was also designed

Desery van Wyk, Manager Cellphone banking of FNB Namibia.

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to keep track of financial transactions as they occur whilst being able to identify any unauthorised transactions on accounts. “It is also important to note that customers can choose when to receive messages such as during office hours or 24 hours of the day which means that you will not get a sms at 5h00 on a Sunday morning if you do not want to!” Lastly FNB also has the option of customers receiving inContact notifications like the one time pin (OTP) via sms, e-mail or both. “And all of this is free of charge,” says Van Wyk. If OTP notifications do not come through via SMS, customers can make use of their secondary option to receive their OTP via e-mail.” FNB Namibia even offered another option, namely making use of the FNB APP on smartphones to enjoy hassle free banking, because there is no need for an OTP when doing transactions on the APP. Even onceoff payments can be done without the need to enter an OTP using the FNB APP. She concluded by saying that there should, therefore, be no reason why customers cannot transact via the digital channels if they do not receive their OTP. Lastly advantages to mobile banking are plentiful and include the fact that users can perform several financial functions conveniently and securely. “You can check account balances, review recent transactions, transfer funds, pay bills and more. Mobile banking is also available around the clock and can be accessed almost anywhere. This is particularly convenient if you are going to be travelling throughout the festive season. In short – it is convenient, available and extremely affordable.”

Mrs. Deniz Cakar, the Turkish ambassador to the Republic of Namibia, Mrs. Keman Ozdemir, TİKA Head of Africa and Middle East Countriesand, Mr. Cuneyt Esmer, TİKA Namibia Country Director at the handover of one of the brick manufacturing machines donated to the Erongo Regional Council. These machines will enable people living in shacks to build more permanent houses out of brick made with the machines. to the youth in order to enable them to start up their own small businesses and in the future become employers themselves. TIKA also donated three paddle boats to Penduka Development Trust, as well as equipment donated to a women’s shelter and

a baby care facility, as part of a cooperation between TIKA and Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare. The Turkish government will also donate a vehicle to the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) on their tour through Namibia.

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VACANCIES CONDITION MONITORING TECHNICIAN

VACANCY: DRAUGhTSPERSON (MiNE SURVEY)

Location: Husab Site – 67 kilometers from Swakopmund Reports to: Superintendent Condition Monitoring

Location: Husab Site – 67 kilometers from Swakopmund Reports to: Superintendent (Mine Survey)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To collect and analyse equipment and machinery condition monitoring data, present improvement opportunities to the Process and Production Maintenance Teams, and provide technical support for lubrication activities to ensure that effective and efficient strategies and procedures are in place to properly maintain the rotating / static equipment and machinery in the process plant and mining production, in accordance with World Class Maintenance Standards. Key Performance Areas: • Carries out the daily recording and collection of vibration readings of rotating / static equipment and machinery. • Provides condition monitoring data collection, analysis and makes recommendations based on the results. • Provides technical advice to the maintenance and operations teams for equipment and machinery performance issues and condition monitoring requirements. • Inspects failed parts and correlates analysis results to equipment and machinery conditions. • Responsible for the maintenance of Quality Control of the Condition Monitoring Database. • Interprets and interfaces with customers on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to discuss equipment and machinery reports. • Keeps schedules of routine preventive maintenance tasks of all rotating equipment and machinery and ensures that they are implemented. • Contains costs and strives towards cost reductions, by minimizing maintenance downtime and avoids equipment and machinery failures. Requirements and experience: • Mechanical Trade Qualification or Mechanical Engineering Certificate. • Vibration analyst Certification. • Code BE Drivers’ License. • Proven experience in the mechanical engineering discipline within a heavy industrial background of which time has been spent in condition monitoring and rotating /static equipment and machinery maintenance engineering: 8 years. • Experience in the application of CM methods and devices including practical experience in equipment / machine rebuilds and/or diagnostics. • Experience in the use of the SAP or other maintenance management system. Send your cv’s and other relevant documents to psujobs.eng@cgnpc.com.cn by 30 November 2015.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Reporting to the Superintendent Mine Survey, the incumbent will be responsible for all the drafting related tasks within the Mining Department. The incumbent will also be accountable for and provide inputs that will ensure that the tasks executed are within the prescribed time frame and the outputs of the tasks are measurable in terms of the quality and standards of the mine survey discipline at Swakop Uranium Mine. Key Performance Areas: • Draw plans and sketches as requested by the relevant departments • Ensure that all plans are kept, backup and filed in a logical order. The plans to be kept and updated in accordance to the accepted drafting standards and conventions • Ensure the survey back-ups and filing is always up to date. Ensure timeous update of survey Data Base. • Ensure Statutory Plans are kept up to date and subsequent timeous submission of plans to the Ministry of Mines on an annual basis. • Update quarterly TSF profile plans and do volumetric calculations • Ensure compliance with all legal requirements, relevant procedures and Code of Practice • Attends daily Mining Production meetings and attends to the meeting requests timeously. • Draw plans for Blast-hole collars and Loading Composites. • Ensure that the signed off plans are filed and kept in a logical order. • Ensure timeous update of the Blast Block, Composites and Presplits plans on the filing server. • Assist the Planning Department to update the monthly mining plan. • Ensure that pit hazard plan is updated as requested by the Geotechnical Section • Interacts with Geology and Mine Planning Sections and ensure seamless Data integration takes place without data loss • Determine volumetric data for planning purposes and assist planning section with dumps and stockpile designs. Requirements and experience: • Grade 12 with 20 points • Survey Draughting Certificate /Elementary Mine Surveying Certificate • National Diploma in Survey/ Mine Survey Draughting Experience • 3 years working experience as a Survey Draughtsperson (Covering full spectrum) • Code “B” Driver’s License. SSend your cv’s and other relevant documents to psujobs.min@cgnpc.com.cn by 30 November 2015.

VACANCY: TEChNiCiAN (PlANT MAiNTENANCE) Location: Husab Site – 67 kilometers from Swakopmund Reports to: Superintendent Plant Maintenance MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To manage and co-ordinate all emergency work after hours as an “On-Shift Team Leader,” with a view to make all decisions regarding emergency repair work to be done in the correct manner first time right, in order to ensure effective and efficient maintenance technical aspects towards maximum plant/equipment availability and optimum cost including adherence to job safety and good housekeeping standards.

ENGINEERS Location: Husab Site – 67 kilometers from Swakopmund Reports to: the Lead Engineer MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To co-ordinate the activities within the various Engineering sections and ensure the effective use of resources, in providing a cost effective asset management function to ensure available and reliable physical assets/resources. To support asset efficiency and engineering technical services that will contribute to the overall objectives and profitability of the entire Swakop Uranium (SU) operation.

Key Performance Areas: • Leads a team / work group of artisans and helpers/assistants to ensure that emergency repair work and maintenance work is done in the correct manner. • Performs advanced technical fault finding application and/or tasks on plant/equipment. • Manages all shift artisans by rotating those to be on shift, including overtime hours worked. • Performs risk assessments to ensure safe completion of emergency repair work. • Carries out emergency and unplanned repair work and maintenance duties. • Ensures compliance to all rules and regulation after hours on maintenance work, taking into account safety, plant availability and cost involved. • Contributes to the ongoing plant/equipment reliability, to ensure maximum plant/equipment availability

Key Performance Areas: • Equipment Availability and Maintenance Management; • Manage Asset and Equipment Optimization: Planning, Audits, Incident Investigation and Corrective Action; • Manage Engineering Safety and Environmental Compliance; • Work Planning and Execution: Receives workshop related work orders from Operations units and planning teams; • Quality Control: Directs repair refurbishment of equipment, machinery and valve to achieve acceptable standards for workmanship; • Manage Engineering Projects; • People and Performance Management: Holds periodic communications meetings with staff, develops self and career through setting and achieving personal goals as well as develops and implements individual training and development plans for each staff member.

Requirements and experience: • Grade 12. • Recognized Trade Diploma in relevant field with 4 technical theoretical subjects (N6 Level). • Post-apprenticeship experience: 7 years. • Experience in cost control, maintenance and Analytical fault finding. • Code B Drivers License

Requirements and experience: • BSc (B. Eng) Degree or similar qualification. • Code BE/08 Driver’s License. • Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) will be an added advantage. • 10 years’ experience in a mining environment, with 5 years in a middle management role. • Experience in project management, budget preparation and execution as well as experience in management of equipment suppliers

Send your cv’s and other relevant documents to psujobs.eng@cgnpc.com.cn by 30 November 2015.

Send your cv’s and other relevant documents to psujobs.eng@cgnpc.com.cn by

30 November 2015.

Lifestyle

Thursday, 19 November 2015

Lifestyle

Movember encourages men to shape their own experience by making a commitment to their health administered through the Men’s Foundation which holds the licence agreement for the campaign in the country. The Foundation has partnered with its health partners the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) to formulate local programmes to help men in the country. These programmes are currently in their planning and pilot phases and aim to give men the support they need and to take the burden of care off of the governmental health system. “We know mental health is an integral part of health – indeed there is no health without mental health. By partnering with SADAG this year, we are able to extend our reach to male mental health issues which has been a focus for our global territories for a number of years,” adds Gsell. “Globally suicide is the biggest killer of men aged 20 to 39, with three quarter of all suicides being men. We hope to challenge the idea that a ‘strong’ man is the only way to

The Movember Foundation is fighting for men to live happier, healthier and longer lives by shaping the landscape for male specific diseases through research and survivorship programmes. Each year in November, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on millions of men’s faces around the world and in South Africa – raising funds and awareness for men’s health issues, specifically prostate and testicular cancer as well as men’s mental health and physical inactivity. Globally there is still a stigma around diseases that affect men and often men do not talk about issues they are experiencing and concerns they may have, which impacts on early detection and essentially life expectancy. The Movember Foundation aims to create a world where men do not need to suffer or succumb to diseases which are preventable or manageable if they are detected early enough. Grow the Mo “The theme for this year’s Movember campaign is Shaped by Experience with the underlying message that if you choose to live well and follow a healthy lifestyle, and pay attention to your health and the warning signs, you can help shape your future,” says Garron Gsell, CEO and founder of the Men’s Foundation. Movember encourages men to become Mo Bros (as supporters of the campaign are affectionately known) by signing up on www.movember.com. The rules require each Mo Bro to start 1 Movember clean shaven and to grow and groom a moustache for the entire month, effectively becoming a walking, talking billboard for the 30 days of Movember. Through this action of growing a mo, and encouraging others to do the same, Mo Bros prompt private and public conversation around the often ignored issues of men’s health. With the support of the women in their lives or Mo Sistas, who are also asked to sign up on movember.com, Movember is

driving the message that early detection is key: annual health checks are vital, along with a monthly testicular selfexamination which can help make you aware of your body and able to note any changes. MOVE it this Movember This year the Movember Foundation has also added an additional aspect to the month-long campaign, the option to sign up to MOVE. When signing up on the Movember website, Mo Bros and Mo Sistas can choose to make a commitment to MOVE for the 30 days of Movember. Studies have proven that incorporating more exercise into your daily routine has many benefits and often makes you feel better, more energised and could possibly add years to your life. This commitment to MOVE can include anything from a daily brisk walk or taking the stairs instead of the lift, to surfing, cycling, swimming or anything that gets the heart rate up. “By adding even the smallest amount of physical activity to your day, you are investing in your health and improving your chances of living a happier, healthier and longer life,” says Gsell. “The Movember Foundation believe that growing old is mandatory and staying young is optional, and we want to encourage men to get more active for the sake of their wellbeing.” Movember Partners & Beneficiaries In addition to awareness and education generated from the Movember campaign, the funds raised from Mo Bros’ & Mo Sistas’ efforts fund survivorship and research programmes. These programmes aim to provide men with the best choices and treatment options available. Globally the Movember Foundation has brought some of the brightest medical minds – including urologists, oncologists, sexologists and general health practitioners – together to formulate a number of programmes which will change the male health sphere. In South Africa, Movember is

be ‘manly’ and challenge the notion that men talking and showing emotion is ‘weak’.” Sign up! To help spread awareness and Change the Face of Men’s Health, sign up to grow or MOVE (or both) as an individual, create / join a team, or get your company to participate in a network challenge – and do not forget to start 1 Movember clean shaven and grow and groom your mo for the month of November. Get checked, know your numbers, sign up, grow, give, move – join us! Together we can Change the Face of Men’s Health. For more information or to sign up as a Mo Bro or Mo Sista visit www.movember.com or download the Movember app on your mobile device. About Movember Movember is an

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campaign in 21 countries around the globe to “Change The Face of Men’s Health” that started in Australia in 2003. With the support of their Mo Sistas, Mo Bros start the month with a clean-shaven face and for the rest of November (Movember), groom, and grow their way into the annals of fine moustachery to become walking, talking billboards raising awareness and funds for the often ignored issue of men’s health. Mo Bros seek out sponsorship for their Mo-growing efforts and at the end of the month, celebrate by hosting their own Movember party or attending one of Movember’s Gala Partés. Individuals, groups and corporates are encouraged to register on www.movember. com from 15 September 2016 and start clean shaven on 1 Movember. Source: www.cansa.org.za

Worldwide

Thursday, 19 November 2015

Worldwide

All Blacks legend To Paris, With Love

Jonah Lomu has died

Vigils held around the globe as the world's iconic buildings are lit up in the colours of the French tricolour to show solidarity in wake of Paris attacks. Source: www.dailymail.co.uk

Great White Sharks like heavy metal music Thrashing yet graceful, aggressive yet misunderstood – if one species in the animal kingdom is a metal-head, it would have to be the great white shark. A documentary film crew found that blasting death metal tunes into the water can actually help attract great white sharks. Filming for the Shark Week show “Bride of Jaws,” the Discovery Channel film crew used a military underwater speaker to pump out heavy metal in the sea to try to attract a 4.8 meter shark, awesomely known as “Joan of Shark.” They did not attract Joan, however they did entice two others to come up to the boat, one of which was over 4.2 meters long. Sharks feel the vibrations of sound waves and beats of death metal are perfect for the sharks to pick up on. through their lateral line, a sense organ that runs This is not the first time great white sharks have been known to like through their head right down the side of their body their music a little heavy. A few years ago, an Australian shark tour to their tail fin. Great whites are supersensitive to operator, found out AC/DC songs had a similar effect. low-frequency vibrations, which they use to detect shoals of fish, so the thumping, rumbling tones Source: www.iflscience.com

Former All Blacks doctor John Mayhew confirmed on Wednesday that Lomu, survived by wife Nadene and young boys Brayley, 6, and Dhyreille, 5, died unexpectedly, although he has a long history of health issues. Nadene Lomu said: “It is with great sadness that I must announce my dear husband Jonah Lomu died last night. “As you can imagine, this is a devastating loss for our family and may I ask that our privacy, especially the privacy of our two very young boys, be respected as we take them through this traumatic time.” Lomu has had a long running battle with kidney problems and had a lifesaving kidney transplant in 2004. The huge winger — labelled rugby’s first professional superstar — played 63 Tests for New Zealand. Australian Rugby Union chief executive Bill Pulver extended condolences to Lomu’s family and friends. New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew said: “We are all shocked and deeply saddened at the sudden death of Jonah. We are lost for words and our heartfelt sympathies go out to Jonah’s family. Jonah was a legend of our game and loved by his many fans both here and around the world.” Lomu revolutionised rugby as a blockbusting winger — as big as most forwards yet able to run like the wind. Of Tongan heritage, Lomu attended Auckland’s Wesley College and shot to prominence aged 19 when he became the youngest All Blacks Test player when he debuted against France in 1994. His finest moments came at Rugby World Cups and in 1995 he took the game by storm when he scored seven tries in five

games, including four tries in the demolition of England — memorably steamrolling England fullback Mike Catt. He scored 37 tries for New Zealand and shares the World Cup try-scoring record with Bryan Habana with 15. Lomu’s steamrolling try-scoring feats attracted interest from the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys but he remained loyal to his beloved All Blacks. His kidney issues — suffering a rare disorder known as nephrotic syndrome — meant he was forced to cut short his rugby career but he bravely attempted several comebacks. He received regular dialysis treatment to help deal with his kidney issues. While intimidating on the field, Lomu was beloved as a gentle giant off it. He worked at the 2015 World Cup as a rugby ambassador and spoke of his desire simply to see his children reach their 21st birthdays. In an interview with the Daily Mail, Lomu said: “My goal is to make it to the boys’ 21sts.” In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Lomu confronted his mortality. “Eight hours on dialysis. Or kick the bucket? That was no option,” Lomu said. “You have two choices in life when your kidneys fail. You either do dialysis or you die. And dying is not in my vocabulary. “The darkest moment was when I fell over for the first time. I had no clue why it happened. By the time of the 2003 World Cup, I needed my wife to help me walk. I would take three steps and fall over, or I could walk for 10 minutes and then just fall over out of the blue. It just gave out when it wanted. I was basically numb from the knees down. My walk was not a walk; it was more of a shuffle.” Source: foxsports.com.au

Motoring

Thursday, 19 November 2015

Motoring

Foton to enter SUV market in SA next year Foton, one of the largest and most successful vehicle manufacturers in China, is set to make its first foray into the South African sports utility vehicle (SUV) market next year when it launches its competitively-priced Sauvana. The model name is derived from the Spanish word “savannah”, which means a tropical plateau, and emphasises the vehicle’s goanywhere capability. The Sauvana was shown for the first time at the Shanghai Auto Show this year and enjoyed an overwhelmingly positive reception. It has just been launched at an international launch event in the United States using its American-designed Cummins engine as a major marketing tool, this is the first ever SUV to feature a Cummins engine. The Sauvana is a hardcore, large-size SUV powered by the 2.8-litre Cummins turbo-diesel engine that is already fitted to Foton’s Tunland range of premium class bakkies which have been on sale locally since 2012. The Sauvana, which is based

on the chassis and running gear of the Tunland bakkies, has been undergoing local evaluation in South Africa covering more than 20,000km’s in extreme conditions since early this year and is performing extremely well. Designed and developed under the code name U201, the Sauvana is a body-on-frame design which offers rear-wheel or all-wheel drive options with low range. There will be the option of a 5 speed manual or a 6 speed automatic transmission. Foton’s upcoming addition to its existing local product line-up of the Tunland range of single and double cabs, has a wheelbase of 2 790mm and is 4 830mm long, 1 910mm wide and 1 840mm high. The Sauvana will seat five or seven occupants depending on the model. It uses a twin wishbone independent front suspension and a five-link control system for the solid rear axle. The interior is wellequipped and has a high quality appearance including full plush leather seats. Standard features include an infotainment

touchscreen and steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls. Luxury features extend to keyless entry and keyless starting, sunroof, automatic climate and cruise control. Foton, which was established in 1996 with headquarters in Beijing, China, is part of the booming Beijing Automotive Investment Company (BAIC) Group. Its main area of concentration until now has been building a range of commercial vehicles from bakkies and vans to large trucks and buses. It has 20 engine and assembly plants in China and 13 Knocked Down (KD) facilities worldwide, providing a current production capacity of one million units a year. The company strategy going forward is to increase output to three million units a year by 2020. Foton passenger and light commercial vehicles are distributed in South Africa by a joint venture between Imperial Holdings and Bidvest with sales and service available at 34 dealerships nationwide. “The Foton brand is making steady progress into the South African vehicle market as we expand the range and we are confident the Sauvana, which will compete in a major segment of the local SUV market, will assist in growing sales volume,” said Mike Scarth, who is responsible for sales and marketing of Foton passenger and light commercial vehicles in SA. Source: Foton South Africa, www.quickpic.co.za

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