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The Namibian
Tue 13 Aug 2013
SMS Of The Day * MINISTRY of Gender and Child Welfare, TEARS are rolling down as I write this SMS. The killing of women in Namibia is now like reciting a poem. Are we really getting the protection we deserve while women not being treated as part of this c Food For Thought * SO the Zimbabwe elections were free and peaceful and not free and fair? Bouquets And Brickbats * NURSES at Katutura Hospital must stop wearing those big plastic sandals at work because they are not the official working shoes. We want to see you looking smart and beautiful with your full uniform. SMS Of The Day * THIS nation is in dire need of a massive conference on housing. When we experienced a crisis in the education sector a crisis-control brain-storming conference was organised which resulted in the best deal ever for the Namibian child, nam Food For Thought * BOURGEOISIE has become a daily occupation if not the order of the day of the upper-echelons, President Hifikepunye Pohamba we urge you to revisit this unpatriotic geocentricism among your staff and the well-connected, for everybody to r Bouquets And Brickbats * COMMISSIONER of Prisons, can you please explain the strategies you use to appoint officers to certain positions? It is my observation that you are being fed with wrong information then you just promote individuals without making p SMS Of The Day * I THINK Paulus ‘The Rock’ Ambunda lost his belt because of this promoter and trainer. How can a world champion still be training at the Katutura Youth Complex where there is not enough equipment. I think they must follow the example of Ha Food For Thought * NAMIBIA Dairies are unable to match low prices of imported milk and this ultimately means the consumer will have to pay more for local milk. Look at the prices of the local chicken. All these profits are going in the pockets of a few in Bouquets And Brickbats * I AM pleased to hear that Cabinet has responded positively to the proposal of Namibia Dairies to support the industry. The restrictions which support the industry by reducing competition to ensure the survival of the industry is a SMS Of The Day * CEO’s golden handshakes. Somewhere on our statute books there must be a provision that if a board of directors suspends/dismisses a CEO without due regard to legal provision (substantive/procedural law) such board must carry the costs for Food For Thought * JACKY Asheeke was so right with her last column- why are the fathers of the dead children not being prosecuted? (Reference to the children who died in shack fires last week) Our justice system still protects men over women. In this cont Bouquets And Brickbats * ALEXACTUS Kaure, your column in Friday’s newspaper opened my eyes. One hardly finds impartial case study analysers in Namibia. Let’s not destroy the Polytechnic’s strong foundation (Tjivikua) as yet. At least wait until the transf
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| 2013-07-23
An unforgettable trip for Tuli and Salomo
Helge Schutz
TULI Ya France and his long time friend Salomo Mulenga won a trip of a lifetime to attend the Cosafa Cup final in Ndola, Zambia after Tuli was the lucky winner of an SMS competition organised by Castle Brewing Namibia.
It was an emotional trip for the two friends who met when they were in exile in Angola in the late eighties. Tuli had earlier spent time in Nyango, Zambia, but for Salomo, who is of Zambian descent, it was the first time to the land of his forefathers.
The reserved Tuli said he felt lucky when he entered the competition.
“I was in Walvis Bay when they called me to say that I had won the Castle competition. I was very happy because when I entered the competition I had a good feeling and knew that something would happen,” he said.
When Tuli was informed that he could take a friend along, he chose Salomo, not only because of their long friendship, but also because of Salomo’s Zambian roots.
“In Namibia, Salomo’s family is the only family that has the surname Mulenga, which is a Zambian surname. So I decided to take him along so that he could meet more Mulengas and find out more about his past,” he said.
“When I was in Zambia in the 80s I saw that there were a lot of Mulengas here and if you look back in history you will see that the Zambian soccer teams always have one or two Mulengas in their squad. So I decided to take him along and come and have fun and talk to other Mulengas,” he added.
For Salomo, it was an emotional trip, as he kissed the Zambian soil on his arrival.
“When we touched down on Zambian soil for the first time I kissed the Zambian ground, like Dr Sam Nujoma did when he came back to Namibia in 1989. And when we arrived at Ndola Stadium I kissed the grass, because soccer is played on the grass,” he said.
The two friends were part of a travelling group of 13 guests of Castle, that included the managing director of Castle Brewing Namibia, some journalists and Castle customers and wholesalers from northern Namibia. They received VIP treatment throughout their visit, being booked in at the popular Michaelangelo Guest House in Ndola, which was also the residence of choice of the Zambian coach Herve Renard.
The group arrived on Thursday, July 18 and the next day went on a game drive to Ngose Game Park, while the journalists attended a pre-final press conference in Kitwe, 60km west of Ndola.
And then the big day arrived, on Saturday, July 20, when the Namibian group joined 38 000 fans at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium to attend the final between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The Zambian team, ‘Chipolopolo’ did not disappoint their die-hard fans with Alex N’gonga scoring an early goal, and when Kabaso Chongo scored their second goal in the dying minutes, the stadium erupted in joy and elation.
The atmosphere was electric as the Zambian fans sang and danced throughout the match and the Namibian guests soon joined in, dancing and singing in the stands.
Zambia’s victory set off parties throughout the country and later that evening, back at the Michaelangelo Guest House, Renard was treated like a rock star as he was swamped by a throng of fans looking for autographs and photos.
Tuli and Salomo meanwhile had the time of their lives, and both thanked Castle for an unforgettable trip.
“The trip was well organised by Castle and everything was in order. There were no delays and I think they did a very good job and made us very happy,” Tuli said.
“The accommodation, the friendliness of people and the vibe was great and I felt at home. I have some great memories. The final was a very good game. Both teams were very tactical and showed some good skills and at the end Zambia, which I also supported, won the match. So congratulations to Chiplolopolo for a job well done,” he added.
Salomo, meanwhile, met a few Mulengas in Zambia and exchanged souvenirs and addresses.
“I got a Zambian scarf and flag from Gift Mulenga, the six-year-old son of Charles Mulenga. I also gave my Zambian soccer jersey with autographs of the Zambian coach to Gift so that he can wear it when he grows up. I hope we will meet again one day,” he said.
It was an emotional trip for the two friends who met when they were in exile in Angola in the late eighties. Tuli had earlier spent time in Nyango, Zambia, but for Salomo, who is of Zambian descent, it was the first time to the land of his forefathers.
The reserved Tuli said he felt lucky when he entered the competition.
“I was in Walvis Bay when they called me to say that I had won the Castle competition. I was very happy because when I entered the competition I had a good feeling and knew that something would happen,” he said.
When Tuli was informed that he could take a friend along, he chose Salomo, not only because of their long friendship, but also because of Salomo’s Zambian roots.
“In Namibia, Salomo’s family is the only family that has the surname Mulenga, which is a Zambian surname. So I decided to take him along so that he could meet more Mulengas and find out more about his past,” he said.
“When I was in Zambia in the 80s I saw that there were a lot of Mulengas here and if you look back in history you will see that the Zambian soccer teams always have one or two Mulengas in their squad. So I decided to take him along and come and have fun and talk to other Mulengas,” he added.
For Salomo, it was an emotional trip, as he kissed the Zambian soil on his arrival.
“When we touched down on Zambian soil for the first time I kissed the Zambian ground, like Dr Sam Nujoma did when he came back to Namibia in 1989. And when we arrived at Ndola Stadium I kissed the grass, because soccer is played on the grass,” he said.
The two friends were part of a travelling group of 13 guests of Castle, that included the managing director of Castle Brewing Namibia, some journalists and Castle customers and wholesalers from northern Namibia. They received VIP treatment throughout their visit, being booked in at the popular Michaelangelo Guest House in Ndola, which was also the residence of choice of the Zambian coach Herve Renard.
The group arrived on Thursday, July 18 and the next day went on a game drive to Ngose Game Park, while the journalists attended a pre-final press conference in Kitwe, 60km west of Ndola.
And then the big day arrived, on Saturday, July 20, when the Namibian group joined 38 000 fans at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium to attend the final between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The Zambian team, ‘Chipolopolo’ did not disappoint their die-hard fans with Alex N’gonga scoring an early goal, and when Kabaso Chongo scored their second goal in the dying minutes, the stadium erupted in joy and elation.
The atmosphere was electric as the Zambian fans sang and danced throughout the match and the Namibian guests soon joined in, dancing and singing in the stands.
Zambia’s victory set off parties throughout the country and later that evening, back at the Michaelangelo Guest House, Renard was treated like a rock star as he was swamped by a throng of fans looking for autographs and photos.
Tuli and Salomo meanwhile had the time of their lives, and both thanked Castle for an unforgettable trip.
“The trip was well organised by Castle and everything was in order. There were no delays and I think they did a very good job and made us very happy,” Tuli said.
“The accommodation, the friendliness of people and the vibe was great and I felt at home. I have some great memories. The final was a very good game. Both teams were very tactical and showed some good skills and at the end Zambia, which I also supported, won the match. So congratulations to Chiplolopolo for a job well done,” he added.
Salomo, meanwhile, met a few Mulengas in Zambia and exchanged souvenirs and addresses.
“I got a Zambian scarf and flag from Gift Mulenga, the six-year-old son of Charles Mulenga. I also gave my Zambian soccer jersey with autographs of the Zambian coach to Gift so that he can wear it when he grows up. I hope we will meet again one day,” he said.
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