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The Namibian
Mon 12 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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| 2013-08-06
Soweto Boxing Academy Polishes Gems
Sheefeni Nikodemus
INTRODUCING ... The Soweto Boxing Academy's prospects are (front row, from left) Shetu 'Harry Simon' Abraham, Martin 'Tyson' Ilwenya and Elifas 'The Rock' Shailemo. Middle: Marco 'Mike Tyson' Sason, Junior 'Hitman' Williams, Immanuel 'Shimandje' Haoseb, David 'Hammer' Petrus, Emmanuel 'The Hitman' Nilongwa, Paulus 'The Rock' Kuejo, Brendan &#
Photograph by Sheefeni Nikodemus
Nine year-old Martin Ilwenya wants to be a champion just like his idol and WBO Africa welterweight title holder Tyson Ushona.
To realise his dream, Martin signed up with the Soweto Boxing and Fitness Academy where he trains everyday along with nine other youngsters, who also share the same ambition.
To realise his dream, Martin signed up with the Soweto Boxing and Fitness Academy where he trains everyday along with nine other youngsters, who also share the same ambition.
“I know I can box. I will be a champion one day,” says Martin, a shy but tough fighter.
Martin has drawn praise from his idol, who believe that the boy is special.
“The boy has very rare skill. He understands boxing. He just knows what to do. For his age, he is impressive,” said Ushona.
Trainer Tobias Nashilongo, who has groomed Ushona, said they began with the juniors programme six months ago and signs are that they have unearthed a few gems.
Also registered at the academy are eight year-old Shetu 'Harry Simon' Abraham, Marco 'Mike Tyson' Sason (nine), Junior 'Hitman' Williams (10), Elifas 'The Rock' Shailemo (10), Immanuel 'Shimandje' Haoseb (10), David 'Hammer' Petrus (10), Paulus 'The Rock' Kuejo (10), Brendan 'Heavy' Mhlupi (10) and Emmanuel 'The Hitman' Nilongwa (13).
“When we first started, we had over 20 of them but some disappeared due to various reasons. The ones you see here today are the committed ones who want to make it,” he said.
He added that the youngsters were a treat to work with.
For now, the boys train 30 minutes per day. Their regimen varies and is tailored to suit their ages and level of boxing.
“These boys learn fast. You can see a big difference since they started. They are always on time for training and have lots of energy. I enjoy training them,” said Nashilongo.
“When you speak with them, they listen. We talk to them about many things apart from boxing. We teach them discipline and how to behave as a boxer. If we hear that they fight outside the gym, we will expel them. The ring is the only place they are allowed to fight,” adds fellow trainer Elifas Namundjebo.
Martin has drawn praise from his idol, who believe that the boy is special.
“The boy has very rare skill. He understands boxing. He just knows what to do. For his age, he is impressive,” said Ushona.
Trainer Tobias Nashilongo, who has groomed Ushona, said they began with the juniors programme six months ago and signs are that they have unearthed a few gems.
Also registered at the academy are eight year-old Shetu 'Harry Simon' Abraham, Marco 'Mike Tyson' Sason (nine), Junior 'Hitman' Williams (10), Elifas 'The Rock' Shailemo (10), Immanuel 'Shimandje' Haoseb (10), David 'Hammer' Petrus (10), Paulus 'The Rock' Kuejo (10), Brendan 'Heavy' Mhlupi (10) and Emmanuel 'The Hitman' Nilongwa (13).
“When we first started, we had over 20 of them but some disappeared due to various reasons. The ones you see here today are the committed ones who want to make it,” he said.
He added that the youngsters were a treat to work with.
For now, the boys train 30 minutes per day. Their regimen varies and is tailored to suit their ages and level of boxing.
“These boys learn fast. You can see a big difference since they started. They are always on time for training and have lots of energy. I enjoy training them,” said Nashilongo.
“When you speak with them, they listen. We talk to them about many things apart from boxing. We teach them discipline and how to behave as a boxer. If we hear that they fight outside the gym, we will expel them. The ring is the only place they are allowed to fight,” adds fellow trainer Elifas Namundjebo.
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