Prof. Kenneth Matengu My Vision Is to Make Unam a Reference Point

UNAM ECHO

AUGUST 2018 ISSUE

Prof. Kenneth Matengu My vision is to make Unam a reference point

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P.38 P.40 P.43 FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK Mr. and Ms. Unam Central Campus. What this means is contestants from Unam campuses battle it out for the title and opportunity to be the face of the University of Namibia. Read all about this inside.

We get up close and personal with the new Vice Chancellor, Professor Kenneth Matengu, who gives us some background information, insight of his vision for the university as well as his priorities as VC in his first year.

In our Former Unam students `where are they now` column, we catch up with the graduate- turned teacher, Ripuree Ingrid Tjeriko, as she tells us all about her life after Uni. Greeting to you UNAM Echo Family! Welcome back to yet another edition of With so many festivities and even a week-long break, it is so easy to get caught up in the excitement the UNAM Echo. and neglect the books. This is probably one of the most crucial times of the semester. Now because t`s the August edition, and we have so of all the enjoyment and then the CAs, you might much to celebrate. But before that, I have not feel the time as it flies by (trust me it will, and to let you know that it breaks my heart to I rather rapidly). Exams are in October; it`s literally be the one to let you guys in on this; but this is around the corner. Work hard to secure good CAs our third last edition for the year 2018! Crazy and prepare well for your exams! Avoid the stress how the year just flew by. I`m not ready to say as much as you possibly can. goodbye just yet. Sis Bev, food corner, motivation and sooooo much Anyhooo… more in this jumbo addition (45+pages) of the UNAM Echo. Read all about it inside! This month, we take the time to acknowledge Until the next edition fam… culture, tradition and diversity as a whole. Unam is home to people of all sorts from all over the world. We appreciate the diversity and we, therefore, take time each year to celebrate it. August is cultural festival month and this is TAkE cArE ANd not only a tradition of the main campus, but of many other Unam campuses all around the GoodlUck! country. It’s such a great opportunity to take in and learn as much as possible about each XX culture, taste different cuisine, learn cultural rosAliA ‘roXy’ AMUpolo dances, and so on. Read all about this inside this issue.

This month we also take the time to celebrate CALL FOR PAPERS

NAMIBIAN MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION INDUSTRY CONFERENCE 2018 Theme: Media & communication in the service of the Namibian nation date: 15 – 16 October | venue: Leisure Centre, UNAM Main Campus

General Information and Format of the Conference 5. laws, ethics and regulation An examination of laws, policies and regulations in the Namibian media and The conference will feature presentations on the history, development and communication industry. current status of the Namibian media and communication industry. This would involve traditional media – radio, TV and newspaper -, film, social and subthemes: new media, adjuncts of the media such as advertising and public relations • The state of media laws and ethics in the Namibian media entities, regulatory and professional bodies such as CRAN, PRISA, advertising • Regulatory framework standard panel, media/communication laws and ethics, audience research • Access to information firms. It would involve participation of academics and practitioners in the • The Namibian media code of ethics and conduct media and communication industry.

The papers presented at the conference will be re-worked as chapters for the 6. advertisiNg planned book: The Namibian Media and Communication Industry. History and evolution of advertising in Namibia, effects of advertising, the advertising industry – agencies, client/agency relationship, the suppliers in Themes and Topics advertising and the media in advertising.

1. Overview Of the NamibiaN media aNd COmmuNiCatiON subthemes iNdustry • Marketing and advertising research • Marketing and advertising planning Tracing the history of print, broadcast, film, advertising, public relations • Media planning and new and social media; history and modus operandi of regulatory and • Integrated marketing communication professional bodies and audience research firms. • Advertising and social marketing campaigns • Product, service and institutional advertising subthemes: • Ethics in advertising • The Namibian communication industry • The regulatory framework • Overview of the Namibian Media 7. PubliC relatiONs

Evolution of Namibian public relations, roles and specialties and organizational 2. PriNt JOurNalism settings.

Background and issues in Namibian journalism – newspapers and magazines, subthemes: online journalism, social media, multimedia journalism, citizen journalism and • Evolution, organisation and management of PR in Namibia mobile journalism. • The state of Namibian public relations – government and public affairs, business and industry PR, non-profits, trade associations and subthemes: non-governmental organisations • The history of print media in Namibia • Public relations in the era of social media • The training needs of Namibian journalists • Corporate social responsibility/corporate social investment • Digitisation of the Namibian print media • The state of investigative journalism in Namibia • Media convergence, cross promotion, changing delivery of news, 8. New aNd sOCial media information graphics, data-driven journalism • Conglomeration Digital media technologies, their deployment and use in Namibia. • The state of business and economic reporting subthemes:

3. brOadCast JOurNalism • Digital transformations • Cyberspace/virtual reality History and development of broadcasting in Namibia, radio and TV in the • Digital copyright/creative commons digital age. • The digital divide • Digital economy subthemes: • Privacy and surveillance • The history of broadcast journalism in Namibia • User-generated content • The state and challenges of public broadcasting in Namibia • Privately-owned broadcast entities – roles, financing and challenges • The regulatory framework of broadcasting in Namibia ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DUE DATE: 01 OCTOBER 2018

4. the Namibian Creative industry (film & video) Registration:

Film production and reception, linkages with African and international players, fees: N$500 (students N$250) awards and career outlook. for conference registration and further information, please visit the Conference page on the university’s website. subthemes: • History of the Namibian film industry • Organisation of the film industry Contact person: • The funding models of the Namibian film industry Professor Eno Akpabio • The challenges of the Namibian film and video production/reception Tel: 061 206 4794 | E-mail: [email protected]

www.unam.edu.na CAMPUS NEWS UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 7 Unam Cultural Festival 2k18 forming at the official open- pay out of their own pockets.” ing ceremony. These cultural He explained that this is one of deemed a Success groups included the Damara/ the reasons students are stressed Nama, Oshiwambo, Ovah- because they have to find a way to By sofia shigwedha erero, Angolan as well at the get the money they owe Unam. Kavango cultural groups. The 2018 Unam Cultural Festi- The cultural festival which was At the beginning of July, NAN- val that was held on the 15-18 celebrated under the theme “En- SO and NSFAF arrived at an of August has been commend- hancing diversity and cultural agreement. NSFAF was expected as a resounding success awareness” was rounded off with ed to pay 100% tuition fees, crowning of Mr and Miss Unam. 80% hostel fees for boarding Victor Augustus, a third year students and N$ 17 000 non-tu- student at the main campus, ition for non-boarding stu- expressed his satisfaction not- NSFAF contract breach dents by the end of July 31 but ing that the different cultural fallout: Unam students NSFAF breached the contract. groups where fairly represent- ed and rose to the occasion. discontinue their studies As a result, loan beneficiaries are worried about finan- Unlike in the past, this year’s cul- By Aina kwedhi cial support to enable them tural festival recorded no violent continue with their studies. incidence. The organizing com- A number of students at the Anna Shimoshili, a second-year mittee said that because they University of Namibia (Unam) student said that if the govern- had experienced a lot of violence have decided to drop out of the ment refuses to support them in the past, they decided to fo- institution after the Namibia they will not have no other cus more on security and safety. Student’s Financial Assistance choice but to eventually drop out. Fund (NSFAF) failed to honour They added that more securi- the agreement they made with “Not everyone has some- ty guards were assigned to the Namibia National Students Or- one to depend on,” she said. venue in order to create a safe ganization (NANSO) recently. When students signed their con- environment for the attendees. tracts they were assured that they Francina Elungi, one of the The SRC for academic affairs, will receive 100% for tuition and vendors, said that the turnout Brian Ngutjinazo, confirmed non- tuition fees to cover accom- was great as well as the securi- this noting that a number stu- modation, transport and books. ty and that she managed to sell dents had visited his office ask- Students are worried about taxi all her goods without any loses. ing for advice on whether they fare to attend their classes after should drop out or continue with NSFAF breached the contract. The event featured a variety of art- their studies. He referred such “Students are required to at- ists such as The Dogg, Tate Buti, students to the Dean of Students tend 80% of their classes. Oteya, Ras Sheemah, KP Illest to seek further counselling be- and many more that kept the au- fore they make the big decision. How is one supposed to do dience entertained. The famous that if they do not have taxi South African rapper, Cassper “Students explained that they money?” asked Daniel Hango Nyovest who was the main act cannot afford to support them- a third-year student. “This is- wowed attendees with his hit selves anymore,” Ngutjinazo sue is affecting our academic songs from his album ‘Thuto’. said. “A lot of students made performance and we cannot The event also saw a number of financial transfers like book ac- afford to repeat our courses different cultural groups per- counts and now that the money so our only option is to quit.” is not enough they are forced to UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 8

High Subscription recorded for law courses on distance mode

By Alfons kahuikee

50 students have so far registered for the Bachelor of Law (LLB) honours degree in distance mode this year and the number is likely to increase next year. 3Dr Aimite Jorge, a senior lecturer in the faculty of law, attributed the increased enrolment to the desire of the working class to pursue their studies in the field of law.

The distance law students commended the Unam Learning Management System (LMS) for making their lives easier as their assignments and tests are uploaded on the system and it also allows them to submit their assignments and do their tests online from anywhere and at their convenience. They opted for distance mode because it is the method of learning that makes the most sense noting that there is no loss of productivity even when employees are trying to gain necessary skills. Employees also do not lose out by paying workers extra for travel and other expenses associated with traditional lecture delivery, the student said. UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 9

FEATURES UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 10 My vision is to make Unam a reference point – Prof Kenneth Matengu By Eliaser Ndeyanale

UNAM Echo sat down with the new vice chancellor of the University of Namibia, Professor Kenneth Matengu, who came up with a clear vision and mission for the institution that he now leads.

UNAM Echo: Who is Professor Kenneth Matengu i.e. when were you born and where did you study?

professor Matengu: Well, I am Kenneth Kamwi Matengu. I come from Zambezi region. I was born there. I had my primary education at a school called Ioma Combined School until grade 8. My grade 9 and was at a school called Mavuluma Combined School. Then I moved to do my grade 11 and 12 at Caprivi Senior Secondary School. Then I came to Unam to do my bachelor’s degree and after I completed my bachelor’s degree I went to the University of Eastern Finland and I did my Master’s and PhD and then I returned home.

UNAM Echo: What attracted you to the vice chancellor position of the University of Namibia and why do you think you were chosen for the job and not the others?

professor Matengu: Let me put it this way. It’s not an attraction, I think it’s more of a conviction that higher education has a particular role to play in the development of the country. It involves envisioning what must happen in a country and how higher education should equip the nation’s human resources to play an active role in making the country’s vision realizable. But, also that we should develop the human resources of the country. People must come out of the institution with the conviction that they have to play a role not as individuals but as a collective to realize the common vision of the country. That means as a higher education institution, we must not only give skills and knowledge but ew must shape character. People must come out with a certain character of citizenship and patriotism and locate their role in the promotion of democracy. This doesn’t mean all the people are agreeing to the same things. That’s what motivated me. I don’t see it as a task that I just came to fulfil all by myself but it’s a very big responsibility. And I actually don’t see this as a promotion. I always tell my colleagues that promotion is not always when you are HoD or dean. Promotion is when you progress in your career, rising through the ranks and being respected for the work that you do; that’s promotion. To me this is not necessarily promotion, this is a responsibility that I need to take seriously.

UNAM Echo: What attributes do you possess that makes you the perfect fit for the job?

professor Matengu: I think the people who made the choice will be the right people to answer that question. However, first of all I have an international education and I served in various roles in this university. When I came here for my studies, in my second year I was appointed as a research intern in the Multidisciplinary Research Center. I grew up in this university so to speak. From a research intern, I was appointed as a junior researcher then I went to Finland. When I came back, I was a researcher then I became deputy director. I was appointed together with Professor Isaac Mapaure to set up the research coordination office of the university. Professor Mapaure was the first director and I was the deputy. Then I became director of international relations UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 11

where I served for six years and my responsibility then was to really promote our international networks and ensure that the university is properly networked. It is because of this that I was appointed as the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Development in 2016. I think I have done, by God’s grace, a lot of good work. I have a large network of partnerships and friendships that brings to bear a set of skills. Anybody could have been appointed to this position, it didn’t necessarily have to be me.

UNAM Echo: What will be your priorities in your first year as vice chancellor?

professor Matengu: My first priority will be to introduce performance agreements because we have to measure. When we say we want to succeed in academics, the number of students that we need to enroll from first year is 400, for instance. How many of these actually graduate at the end of the year. We need to measure that. The second thing is to look at realigning the structures of the institution to make it cohesive and stronger. The third thing is curriculum review so that it’s responsive and relevant. If you have a programme that started in the 1990s is that programme relevant now? We want to look into that.

UNAM Echo: What is your vision for Unam and what do you think is or should be its identity?

professor Matengu: My vision for Unam is for the institution to become an international hub for training and innovation by 2030. UNAM is a big brand and that’s why we have close to 2000 international students even though we don’t market to different countries or advertise. Students come because they want to be part of our brand. We have received requests from the governments of Botswana, Swaziland and Lesotho to give them quotas. We are looking to build an institution that is innovative, that is tolerant and at the same time an institution that is able to rise to meet international development goals. The second is entrepreneurship. We want people to graduate knowing that they can also do business. The third thing is ethics. It’s of absolute importance that that every graduate comes out with certain skills, knowledge and ethical conduct. How we conduct ourselves is critical. We must ensure that what we are doing is of high ethical and moral standard.

UNAM Echo: Recently you were quoted in the media as saying, should you get the vice-chancellor position, you will initiate a process to recover more than N$ 500 million owed in student tuition fees. How are you going to do this?

professor Matengu: Good, question. I will not reveal much on that because it’s a business strategy.

UNAM Echo: How do you plan on resolving the fallout from those that owe the institution?

professor Matengu: You call it “fallout”? I appeal to graduates that if you just started working, don’t keep quiet. Come and talk to our people and tell them how you plan to pay back the money instead of us coming to hunt you down. If you do that I think it’s really appreciated but if you don’t, we will have to apply the mechanisms to make sure we get that money. But my appeal really is that let’s be responsible and make sure that we are giving others a chance because if we don’t pay we are not giving others a chance. We have been given a chance by somebody, let’s give others a chance too.

UNAM Echo: How do you plan on reducing the UNAM salary bill?

professor Matengu: The norm in universities worldwide, according to World Bank, is that it is acceptable for the wage bill to be at 70 percent. It’s totally normal because we are in the business of human resources production. Because we are in the business of human resource production, majority of our expense are on human resources. Our current wage bill is a little higher than 70 percent, so it’s a little above the norm. We have to look at the system as a whole and see whether we can restructure or if we can make alignments to ensure that our systems are effective. There should not be two or three people doing the same thing; this means people must be assigned where they best fit - where they have the best skills. If you have the best skills you could do the job UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 12

of three days in one day and of 20 hours in two hours because you are skilled. You are not frustrated rather you are happy. We will have to look at the structure we have now. That si why we are more in the direction where most of our resources are spent on administration rather than on the core business of production. We will be looking into this. We know there are some universities of comparable size that do not have the same number of faculties as we do. Some of them are much older and bigger but they don’t have eight faculties for example. We are not necessarily going to have three doing management; we may only have one person doing management, with the rest doing what they are good at. There will be no retrenchment, there will be no eductionr in salaries, but there will be realignments. It is very possible that some positions may become redundant because those people may be needed somewhere else. We are also going to introduce a performance agreement and those who are working hard will be rewarded and those that are not working hard will attract sanctions.

UNAM Echo: In your assessment, do you think UNAM has been able to produce graduates that are ready for the job market?

professor Matengu: Yes, look at people like Sisa Namandje, our ministers, the deputy governor of Bank of Namibia and the Managing Director of Standard Bank. But I must tell you also that we established an office here called Industry and Cooperative Education. That office is responsible for strengtheningd an formalizing links with national and international industries and other stakeholders through strategic partnerships. They work closely with faculties to ensure that our curricula are very clear on learning outcomes.

UNAM Echo: What should be done to improve the quality of the graduates coming out of UNAM or any other institution of higher learning so that they are competitive on the international job market?

professor Matengu: I think most of our graduates are competitive. When I finished my undergraduate studies here, I was employed as a researcher at a Finnish University. Sometimes it’s the attitude of students to learning. Don’t come to the university because you need a job. Come to the university because you want to equip yourself with skills and attributes that makes you of value. When you go to class don’t think of passing. It’s not about passing, it’s about I must really learn this. I must be able to explain it to a five year old. What is it that I am studying and why is it important? I think it is important to be able to answer questions such why I am studying and what is it that I am going to do after this? It is not for somebody out there, it is for ourselves to be blea to exhibit ourselves wherever we will serve. I think we should take the issue of learning seriously so that we are able to come out as better products.

UNAM Echo: Where do you see the university at the end of your term?

professor Matengu: That’s a tough question because it’s about the future but it’s good to have dreams and turn that dream into a vision. What I really hope is that by the end of my first term, this university will be a reference point in Africa. That’s my vision.

‘‘My vision for Unam is for the institution to become an international hub for training and innovation by 2030’’ UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 13 2018 CROWNING MOMENT By Nelson Thindhimbo

standing from left (back row): Johannes Untjanga 2nd prince, Armando Van Wyk 1st prince, Marcel Nawaseb Mr photogenic, kakunaa katuuo 1st princess, sam Haindongo Mr personality, and pius senia 2nd princess. seated from left is Miss Unam central campuses Antonia Mckay and Mr Unam central campuses Michael Mudabeti.

n Saturday 18th August with the crown as Mr Unam Van Wyk, who is a paralegal 2018, The University of Central Campuses 2018 while student added that he has grown ONamibia (Unam) crowned Antonia McKay who is a third year over the past two weeks that he Mr and Miss Central Campus at accounting student was crowned spent with the other contestants the University’s Gym Hall at the Miss Unam Central Campuses who had become like family to main campus. The beauty pageant 2018. him. He hopes that their bond was celebrated under the theme stays intact after the pageant. ‘UBUNTU GWABANTU - I AM The Princes and Princesses were: BECAUSE YOU ARE’. Armando Van Wyk 1st Prince; As the 1st runner up title holder Johannes Untjanga 2nd Prince; 1st Van Wyk promised to make the As we know, in every pageant there Princess went to Kakunaa Katuuo University proud with one of his is only one king and queen that and; Pius Senia scored 2nd Princess first jobs as 1st Prince which is to are found worthy enough to wear position. be a judge at the upcoming Face of the crown. And so it was that the Rehoboth 2018 pageant. 24 female and male finalists from “The journey itself was really fun,” different Unam campuses slugged says Mr Unam 2018 1st runner up Johannes Untjanga, a 2nd year it out for the title. But a first Armando Van Wyk. “I don’t regret nursing student at the main year computer science student, entering as it was worthwhile.” campus, revealed that he didn’t Michael Mudabeti, walked away expect to win anything because he UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 14 entered the pageant just for fun but important in the sense that it to his surprise he made it into the FOR THE CULTURE! defines where you come from and top six. gives you a better understanding of CULTURAL FEST 2 your surroundings or the basis of “The competition was indeed very By klaudia kainde our elders’ outlook. It also reflects tough because I was doing this and shows how diversity can be modelling thing for the first time The much anticipated annual beautiful and how individuals can in my entire life,” said a very happy Unam Cultural Festival kicked off live and co-exist with one another Untjanga. this past weekend and as always, regardless of different cultural the festivities were bigger and backgrounds.” Sam Haindongo and Leigh- better. This is the event that every Nehoya scooped the Mr and student and the general public at Our second spot was stall #17 Miss Personality title and Marcel large look forward to every year. managed by Inotila, Lovisa and Nawaseb alongside Annè Otto From the campus nerds to the ones Pix. They sold ice-cold beverages walked away with the Mr and Miss who know where every party is; and complimented it with beef. Photogenic titles. best believe, you’ll find both at the The trio were driven by the idea of cultural fest! applying for a stall to settle off their accommodation fees. The festival officially opened on Thursday, August 16 and stalls also They, however, requested that in officially went into business. future the organising committee allow students to source for the As per Unam tradition, the beverages themselves and to bring cultural festival is the one event in more ‘kapana’ guys to assist them where students take pride in and yield more profits while making don their traditional attire. So the their job easier at the same time. stadium was decorated with people wearing beautiful traditional attires If you missed any of these stalls everywhere. at this year’s cultural festival, you definitely “played” yourself. Stall #28, Hot Spot caught our attention with their appealing A quick follow-up with the stalls to cocktails, refreshments and find out if they made their expected mouth-watering burgers, hot dogs, profits, both said that the proceeds fries and chip rolls (chip rolls are far exceeded their expectations. known to be a student’s favourite). The stall was the initiative of a group of accounting students: Taimi, Helena, Beatrix, Eilla, Fransina and Lowbousky. Their reason for applying was that there are currently 6800 unemployed graduates and they thus wanted to sharpen their entrepreneurial skills and be part of the job creators and not job “seekers”.

Asked about how important culture is to the group, since it is the core of the festival, their rep said “Cultural heritage is UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 15

5.Be unprepared Don’t come to class with anything. Don’t How NOT to go with paper or anything to write with. Ask people for pens and paper. That will keep money in your pocket. Make up excuses as to why you didn’t turn Survive Varsity in your assignments. Think of the slyest thing and put it all together. For example:

1.I got kidnapped, they just dropped me off right now. That’s why I didn’t do my assignment.

2.It was in my back pocket and then I got pickpocketed.

3.My gold fish ate it.

4.I did it, but I fell asleep on it and I drool in my sleep. So when I woke up the ink was everywhere on the paper.

5.I didn’t feel like it. That last one is my favourite.

6.Handling guys Alright ladies. All guys just want to sleep with you. Let them.

7.Handling girls Fellas, don’t lead into their feelings. You By ruusa petrus Direction go another direction.” have one main objective, one main goal. “Yo momma is so ugly when she took a Get in, get off, and get out. 1.Assignments bath the water jumped out.” Now, in every learning institution, Unam, 8.Hygiene NUST, IUM, ITCL, Namcol, Nimt, Unless their mom is no longer with us Wear the same thing every day. No one Monitronic Success College, IIT, etc. they :(, THEN YOU TALK ABOUT THEIR cares if you wear it four days in a row. all give you this thing called assignments. DAD! Go home, don’t shower, and come back Pro.crasti.nate. Wait until the last possible to school with the same clothes on. Wake minute to do it. 3.Lecturers up in the morning, don’t wipe your eye Never let a lecturer disrespect you. You boogers, and don’t brush your teeth, just 2.Gossip want to text in class? Fine, put your phone throw some gum in your mouth. No one People will talk about you until you die. If on the desk right in front of the lecturer, will know. somebody talks or spreads rumors about on vibrate and ring. Be bold. Eat gum in you, talk and spread rumors about them class, loudly, and when the lecturer asks 9.Grades back. Talk about their mothers, the “yo you to spit it out, you spit it out. Take it Turn in blank or partially done mamma” jokes are not going anywhere out of your mouth and put it under the assignments. Some lecturers will tell anytime soon. Here’s what I want you to table. Raise your hand for every question, you “as long as you try, you will pass do: even if you don’t know the answer. That in my class”. When you don’t know an way when the lecturer sees your hand answer to a question go ahead and write 1.Go home, they won’t call on you, even if you knew some song lyrics. Google a love quote. 2.Get online, the answer because they already know Write ANYTHING. I once wrote “yeah, 3.Look for Yo mamma jokes, that you don’t know what you are talking whatever” for four questions and got them 4.Stock up on Yo momma jokes, about. all right. The lecturers don’t care anymore. 5.Come to school the next day armed, 6.Pop them with Yo momma jokes. 4.Lunch 10.Attendance Campus lunch is very expensive. Wait Arggg! “Yo momma so old I told her to act her until you get home to eat. It doesn’t matter age and she died.” if your stomach is growling like a lion, To be continued… “Yo momma is so ugly she made One don’t feed it! Nope, starve-It’s worth it. UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 16

WHERE ARE THEY NOW UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 17 My Alumni Journey - Ripuree Ingrid Tjeriko

By Vanessa kamatoto They taught me love, humility but above all they gave me an education taught me that discipline and ipuree is a confident bubbly and, for that, I am forever grateful. handwork are the keys to success. young lady who values Nothing good comes easy. Rrespect, loyalty and trust. “Thank you Mr. and Mrs. She is the ‘what you see is what you Kamatoto.” What do you wish you had known get type of person. the first week of entering Unam? I matriculated in 2008 at Westside “I love singing and of course High School. I enrolled for the The importance of class attendance. playing netball,” says the BED (Honours) degree in 2012 and enthusiastic Otjiwarongo-born completed it in 2015. Presently, I’m How did you prioritize your and Swakopmund-raised school a teacher at Karundu High school academic life and achieve the teacher. in Otjiwarongo, where I’ve been correct balance with your social teaching biology and life science life? Tell us about yourself, your for the past three years. upbringing and so forth. Initially as a university student, What influenced your decision to striking that balance is quite a My name is Ripuree Ingrid Tjeriko. attend the University of Namibia? difficult task especially if you are I was born in Otjiwarongo on 2nd not a principled person. I had to February 1991. My decision to attend the University condition myself into prioritizing of Namibia was influenced firstly my academics over my social life. My early childhood: I was a simple by my hunger for independence; I applied the 80/20 rule whereby village girl who stayed with my I wanted to have an established my academics took a 80% portion paternal grandmother at a small career that would give me just that. of my life and the remaining 20% village called Omaihi which Secondly, my brother - I wanted a for my social life and it yielded the is situated 35km southeast of degree like his. best results towards the end of my Okakarara. honours degree journey What did you study at Unam? When I became older and ready to How much did your department start school, I then left the village Bachelor of Education: help you in achieving your for Swakopmund were my school Mathematics & Science (Honours) qualification? journey started. I stayed with my majoring in Biology and aunt (my mother’s sister) and Geography. The department was immensely her husband. They were the best helpful. Our lecturers were always parents a child could ever ask for How was your undergraduate willing to assist us when we and laid a solid foundation for experience? needed help and always strived to me. They made sure everything I understand us as students when needed as a child was catered for, That was the best time of my life. It we were slacking in our academics. whether it was for school or even was not the easiest mind you, but I I am especially grateful to my just emotional support which a would not trade it for anything. To a research supervisor Mr. Noah child needs the most during their certain extent, my current outlook Goagoseb for the great support he developmental stage. was shaped by my experiences gave me on my research project. at the university. My experience UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 18

What were the easiest and difficult years in your academic life?

First year was the most difficult year because there was no proper guidance as to what it is that you need to do and how you go about it in order to successfully achieve your degree aspiration but by the final year, which I considered the easiest, I had mastered the art of being a university student. I knew who to talk to when I needed help with my school work and I knew the importance of handing in work on time by making sure I had not neglected any of modules. So final year was a walk in the park for me

How did the curriculum prepare you for your current job?

The education curriculum filled me with great knowledge. The most important thing it equippede m with is understanding the psychology of a child. To provide the best as a teacher for your students, you should be able to understand them on a psychological level. Once that is achieved, as a teacher you will know how to cater to their need as learners.

If you had to choose another field to study at Unam, what would you have chosen and why?

I would have chosen to do medicine or nursing because human anatomy amazes me so much and I love helping people.

What were the challenges you faced daily as a student?

Access to technological services on campus was a huge challenge. Getting a computer in the library was always a hustle and study areas during exams were always cramped.

If you could add and take away anything from the University what would it be?

I would want to a more field-based curriculum for the university. The field-based curriculum will equip the student with the necessary skills to apply their theoretical knowledge. The whole of final year should be a field- based academic year with a research project that should be completed as a requirement to graduate. In addition, I would do away the current IT system; the current online system is so problematic and complicated. It is such a hassle to even just view results.

What’s the saddest thing you ever witnessed on campus?

The extraction of an aborted baby from one of the hostel sewage pipe; it was so traumatizing to witness that.

Where on campus did you find a “safe haven” as a student?

My best friend’s room in the hostel and my biology lecturer Dr Kandjeo-Marenga’s office

What’s the funniest thing you ever experienced at the University?

My friends and I knocking on people’s doors and running away during a power outage in the hostel.

What activities were you involved in as a student?

I was a peer councillor for the office of the dean of students; I sang in the Unam Choir and played netball for the University in my early years. UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 19

Who are the two people or things that kept you motivated as a student?

The one thing that kept me motivated was my vision of becoming an independent woman. I wanted financial freedom; being able to provide for my family but above all stability.

Who were your two ‘coolest’ lecturers?

Dr Wolfaardt and Professor Chimwamberame.

Quick five fun facts about Ripuree: 1. I laugh a lot and it always gets me in trouble 2. I am a Malva-pudding addict 3. I love cooking, would love to be a chef in my next life 4. I am horrible at pretending 5. I love my coffee black UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 20

AROUND AND ABOUT unam CAMPUSES UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 21

ENGINEERING CAMPUS’ 2018 MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE CLINIC science classes every Saturday for RECORDS RESOUNDING SUCCESS – PROFESSOR JOHNSON learners writing the NSSC-H level. The JEDS management and MSC By Medusalem Haule NSSC-H level usually record less team plan in the near future to give than average in mathematics,” it national spread by broadcasting he Mathematics and Science Johnson said. “Gradually, many it on national television thereby Clinic (MSC), which is learners are deviating from enabling learners to follow the Tan initiative by academics studying mathematics and science- program in the comfort of their in the José Eduardo dos Santos related courses in our universities. homes. They therefore, solicit (JEDS) Campus to help learners Additionally, performance in support from individuals and in Oshana Region, recorded more mathematics and science subjects NGOs to come and invest in the attendees with better regional at high schools in the Oshana program so that together they spread this year. Region has been deteriorating over can continue to make inputs into several years.” shaping the future of the nation. According to Professor Oluwagbenga Johnson, the number This situation informed some Johnson thanked the Directorate of learners that attended the classes volunteer staff members led by of Education, Arts & Culture grew to over 150 from Oshana, Johnson to introduce MSC as in Oshana Region for being a Oshikoto, Omusati and Kunene an avenue where the minds of worthy partner in enabling the regions with many covering several school learners are sharpened implementation of the programme kilometres to attend classes every by attending intensive classes in in the past three years through their Saturday. mathematics and physical science support in organizing the schools at the Faculty of Engineering and and learners to participate in the “A nation striving to be Information Technology with the program. He also thanked the technologically relevant in the aim of improving pass rates in leadership of the schools, teachers future needs to invest in building these subjects. and learners involved in the scientific minds of her young programme as well as the leadership generation. While the back-bone This initiative was launched on of the Jose Eduardo Dos Santos of science is mathematics, it 30th July 2016 and it involves Campus - Professor Frank Kavishe, has been found that a very high conducting over seven weeks of APVC, Dr. Petrina Johannes, percentage of learners writing intensive mathematics and physical Dean Faculty of Engineering and IT and Dr. Fillemon Nangolo, HoD, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering - and other staffs for supporting the program.

MSC is a community outreach initiative designed to complement high school teacher’s efforts by assisting learners. Teachers are also encouraged to attend to improve their knowledge and technical capacity in the subjects.

2018 attendees. UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 22 Sam Nuyoma Campus Southern campus’ SRC commits to hosting more holds welcome-back bash events and activities on campus

By Mariam Ananias

he coastal campus recently held a “Round 2 - Semester TBash” to welcome students back for the second semester.

The bash that was initiated by SRC recreation and culture Thomas Shalikoshi with help from other By petrina isaak SRCs, took place at the campus boys’ common room, which aizell Beukes, the SRC for Recreation at the Southern according to SRC external and internal affairs Natalia Shikudule Campus, wants to organise more events and activities so “is a nice, spacious room containing Fas to get students to unwind after the rigours of studying. games, a pool table inclusive.” “While much of the work is done in classrooms, little attention The bash that went on from 6 p.m. has been paid to the value of campus life,” Beukes said. “The to midnight had performances motivation behind this is to provide an atmosphere that allows by upcoming local artists such as Knowledge International, DJ students explore their interests and talents.” Necci and DJ Dave JR. The battle of the DJ’s was an addition to the These events and activities include the annual cultural festival, entertainment. fundraising, sports events, talent shows etc.

Kaino Nghiwete a student from According to Beukes some of these activities such as the the campus who attended the bash found it to be fun and said that “Battle of the Voices” choir competition, will extend beyond she would love the bash to happen campus and into the surrounding community. He encourages more often. the Keetmanshoop churches and youth choirs to enter the competition. The SRC recreation and culture gave reasons informing the initiative: Campus societies and clubs such as the Believers Love World It is to promote socialising and welcome students back to campus (BLW), SCM, and SCOIS according to Beukes will work as well as fundraising as the with the SRC to host these entertainment and informative proceeds will be used to cater for programmes on campus. other planned events in the SRC “As much as we encourage fellow students to take their studies calendar. seriously we also want them to have fun,” SRC Vice President Atjakutamunuaune Kauzera said. “It was a success” he said. “Everything went smoothly and we all had fun.” Kauzera urged students and the entire community to come in large numbers to support every event and activity. UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 23 HP Campus’ students Neudamm donate blood Campus By paulina Fillemon showcases various cultures

By Monika iyambo

he cultures of various Tcommunities were on display at the Neudamm Campus annual cultural day held recently.

The Neudamm SRC for culture, Mbapeua karutjaiva, tudents at the Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus were eagerly waiting for said the speeches during the Stheir turn to save a life by donating blood when the NAMBTS visited occasion emphasized the the campus recently. importance of embracing and Terresia Shiimi, one of the assistants helping with registration and respecting various cultures. weighing of students said that she is always happy to see people donate blood. “It was great to see that there is so much cultural diversity “With the high number of road accidents that happen, the thought that on our campus since it’s quite your blood was able to keep someone alive and here on earth is powerful,” Shiimi said. small,” Kandivi Diogo, SRC for Information said. “We Some students however, were not very keen on having needles in their take so much pride in our bodies and opted not to donate. cultures.”

“It is not like I do not want to help but I am just really scared of needles,” The Neudamm Campus Ismeal Joshua said. “Unless I was sleeping and they stick the needle in me without me knowing then I would be OK with that.” Annual Cultural Day’s theme was “Cultural Diffusion”. Unlike Ismeal, other students despite being afraid donated regardless. Students dressed up in their traditional attires and there The NAMBTS website indicates that a single donation from one person were performances by Tribal can save up to three people and blood is needed every three minutes, Fusion and various cultural hence people are urged to do the right thing by donating blood. groups such as Ovaherero, The NAMBTS’ mission is to save lives by providing safe and sufficient Ovawambo and Damara blood products and medical services in an equitable manner. Nama. UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 24 Food, Drinks and Culture Another stall was located at the sports field where cold beverages, on display at Sam braai meat and Oshiwambo bread Nuyoma Campus Cultural to go with it was sold. Festival The owner, Liisa-Lone Ngalagombe, was very enthusiastic about the festival enough to say By Mariam Ananias that cultural festival means a lot to her and that she is glad that she is ultural festival is the time able to showcase her culture and Cof the year that has students unite as one with other cultures. waiting in anticipation, some for the opening ceremony were all In different shades of colour and showcase their traditional attires different garment designs, the and others for the performances Cultural Festival is an annual event from both international and local used to celebrate differences in artists, and not to forget the tradition and how different tribal traditional cuisines that reminds communities learn to get along one of home. and live in harmony. The Sam Nuyoma Campus Cultural Festival that took place from the 16th to the 18th of August had students occupying stalls and ready to offer traditional food and drinks to their customers while distinctively dressed in their traditional garments.

Hendrina Kadila, who owned a stall at the campus defined cultural festival as the celebration of the student’s cultural diversity and as a way of learning each other’s culture.

Kadila’s stall was located outside the campus’ dining hall and various types of traditional food and drinks were on display at the stall. Traditional cuisines common among the Oshiwambos such as Mopane Worms, Oshingali and Pap as well as those common among the Rukavangos such as Mutete and Pap were all on sale at the stall. Traditional beverages, namely Omalodu and Omobike were there to quench the thirst. UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 25 Unam Rundu Campus reaches out to the community

By Betholda Haingura

he University of Namibia, Rundu Campus students donated sanitary pads and toiletries to female learners Tof Kasote Combined School recently. The Peer Educators Club from the campus gave each learner a hamper containing body lotion, bathing loth,c body spray, soap, toothpaste and three packets of pads.

This was done in collaboration with the student counsellor, Melissa Katupao.

“The outreach was not merely to donate the materials but also meant as a means of educating the girls as well,” said Kamakende Regina a member of the Peer Educators and a student at the campus.

She said that they used the opportunity to inform learners about the importance of knowing their menstrual cycle and what to do when they get their periods while in school.

The SRC for gender and community development, Kambinda Beatha, said that the outreach is one of the planned activities to help learners.

“There is lack of funding, but sanitary pads donation is our greatest achievement so far and we are proud to have given back and put smiles on the learners’ faces,” said Beatha. “Learners should not give up on their studies because of things that come naturally.”

One of the beneficiaries from the outreach who opted to remain anonymous because of the sensitive nature of the gifts expressed her excitement and thanked the students for helping out and she wishes to see more fo such events being done in her region.

“Giving is a blessing and people in our communities should give as a way of contributing to our education,” the anonymous learner said.

Learners were urged to visit clinics, be open to their parents and teachers when they experience puberty and changes in their bodies or need help regarding toiletries such as pads.

Sanitary pads campaign is a way of making a difference in the lives of girls and empowering young girls to remain in school even when they are having their period. UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 26

“STUDENTS SHOULD OPENLY CAMPAIGN AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE” - DR. EROLD NAOMAB, APVC SOUTHERN By petrina isaak CAMPUS

r. Erold Naomab, Unam southern campus Assistant Pro-Vice Chancellor, has Dcalled on students to shun drug abuse and gender based violence. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2018 cultural festival, Naomab identified these issues as affecting so many aspects of young people’s lives. He believes that an empowered youth stands a chance of succeeding and positively impacting the society at large.

Naomab encouraged students as well as the entire community to make use of the // Kharas Innovative Hub. The Hub was established to aid in poverty reduction and support the development of knowledge within the society.

The SRC Vice President, Atjahutamunuane Kauzera, applauded the APVC for his remarks and promised that the SRCs will get involved and work alongside organizations such as the Keetmanshoop Youth Initiative to raise awareness on the issues.

“No development will be achieved as long there is no change in attitude of our youths,” Kauzera said.

GBV and drug abuse remains a cause of concern in the South as many cases are reported daily and so many people suffer in silence.

Dr. Erold Naomab UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 27 OGONGO CAMPUS BALANCES ACADEMICS WITH SPORTS By paulus Hamutenya Unam Ogongo FC that represents through soccer especially after at- us in the far north first division.” tending a series of lectures. gongo campus students in Lucia Shakungu who is one of the addition to their educa- According to the team captain Mr. die-hard supporters finds the so- Otional pursuits are actively Kapukisire Nguvauva, who is well cial league enjoyable. involved in their institution’s social known in football circles for his league. leadership skills, apart from Unam “I am actually a supporter, but I Ogongo FC which plays in the far enjoy the game very much because According to Ogongo Social north first division, there are five there is a pool of talented players League Chairman, Mr. Jason An- registered clubs that participate in here,” Shakungu said. “Sometimes gula, who is also a student at the Ogongo campus social league. we use attending matches as a form campus the league comprises clubs of relaxation after busy and lengthy that features players from different These are Ogongo Pirates FC, Her- lecture sessions.” faculties. itage FC, Downball FC, Oshiponga FC and Silver Stars FC. The league which was established “The aim is to keep our players so- in 2001 takes place only during the cially and physically active,” said Nguvauva was quick to point out session and closes as students go Angula, who serves as a player and that Unam Ogongo FC was in the on break. sport administrator. “This re-ig- second division but that during the nites their commitment to their 2016/17 season, the club got pro- The social league has no official school work” moted to the first division. sponsors from the community, however the University manage- Angula emphasised the camarade- “Last year the league was cancelled, ment assists the teams with an rie the league fosters and the expo- as a result we could not play in the amount of N$3 000 at the end of sure that the students get. 2017/18 season,” Nguvauva said. every year. This amount is then di- vided amongst the five teams based “Every year we receive new stu- Be that as it may, the team captain on the log standings. dents who come from different could not hide his elation on the sporting backgrounds and we give strides they that have made. Last year Oshiponga FC won the them the opportunity to display social league and walked away with their skills,” Angula said. “Who He claimed that students are usual- an undisclosed amount of money. knows, they might even make it to ly relieved from stressful situations UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 28 motivation Quiet time By paulina Fillemon

ver heard that saying, ‘Good things come to those who wait’? And have you ever wondered which good things they are? Opportunities? Love? Luck? If I would have to take a shot and contribute on what these Ethings are, I would say ‘self-discovery’. The same can be said about waiting and listening. Most of the things we know as human beings; we have acquired such knowledge from others. When we are getting to know someone or trying to understand how something works or why it is the way it is, we go into detective mode: Trying to find clues and piece things together so they make sense to us.

But do we invest as much time trying to understand ourselves? Our names or favourite foods are not what I am referring to. Can you confidently say why you do certain things or why you behave in a certain way?

Having a quiet time to yourself and getting to know who you are and how you function is fundamental to helping you solve any personal problems you may be facing. It could also help you better explain what you are going through in situations where you might want to seek help or confide in someone else. Taking a break from friends and the parties to just sit at home and curl up with a cup of tea, and evaluate your journey positively can really improve how you treat yourself and your self-worth.

It can also help you better handle your emotions during situations that are unexpected because you have mastered the skill of waiting and listening. Waiting for the situation to present itself and pass, and listening to every option that you can take to address the issue. Quiet time for 30 minutes to an hour everyday helps you discover new ideas not only about yourself but it might bring to realization things you have been missing in your life every day. UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 29

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lifestyle UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 35 Take care of your skin this summer By Marta kamati

es! It’s that time of the year again. There is no doubt that summer is one of the most awaited seasons Yever. Summer days are supposed to be great but sometimes you get a few lets down. Now is the perfect time to flaunt beautiful summer dresses and enjoy the delicious seasonal fruits. But let’s not forget, with summer season comes the dull, irritated skin that is not worth showing off. It requires you to pay special attention to the heat. Warmth of the sun and hot winds cause severe skin damage.

We must pay special attention to our skin care routines and should adapt them according to the season. Here are the three best tips to help you keep a healthy glowing skin this summer:

Water Nothing works better than water. Water doesn’t only quench your thirst but also helps flush out the toxins and waste that accumulate in the body. So give yourself a treat with fluids like fruit juices, coconut water, butter milk or just plain water to decrease the heat level and keep the body cool and hydrated.

Moisturise No matter what the weather is, never forget to moisturise the face and body. The best timeof the day to moisturise the skin is when you are straight out of the shower and the body is still damp. Always apply a sunscreen which contains high SPF 30 minutes before stepping out into the sun. Sunscreen doesn’t only prevent skin darkening, but it protects you from harsh UVA rays that can lead to skin cancer.

Exercise Exercise helps to get rid of the toxins and gives you a glowing skin. Do simple workouts every morning to feel good and stay fresh. If you feel too lazy walk as much as you can. Exercise increases the blood circulation of the body and promotes supply of blood that gives the skin a natural and a healthy glow.

Lastly, don’t be afraid of the Sun as it is a mood enhancer; just make sure you balance the outdoor with a good skin care regimen. Have a happy SUMMER!

Culled from: www.marica.co.za/ UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 36

loud mouth UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 37 First time-or-not Sex By kalenga Erastus Hamunjela don’t want to risk getting an infection.”

ou might think from what you hear from They say: “Let’s just get it over with.” You say: Yfriends that all young people are having “If we wait until we’re ready it’ll be much sex. Yes, the average age for having sex for better.” the first time is 16, and not everyone does it at that age. Some people wait until they’re older. They say: “If you love me you’d want to do it.” You say: “It’s because I love you that I want You’re not the only one saying “no”, and even to wait,” or “If you love me you wouldn’t say if you’ve had sex before, it doesn’t mean you t h at .” have to do it again. It’s up to you each and every time. They say: “If we don’t do it soon, I’ll explode!” You say: “You need biology lessons...it’s not When you meet someone you like, it might bad for you to wait.” take weeks, months or even years before you’re both ready for sex. Take it slow and They say: “But you’re 16.” You say: “Just think about your feelings as well as theirs and because it’s legal doesn’t mean I have to. I’ll never rush or push each other into it. decide when I’m ready.”

Try talking about the relationship because If you both agree to have sex, make sure that: communicating will help you determine when the time is right and exactly how you both feel • You use condoms to protect yourselves from rather than guessing. STIs. • You use contraception to help prevent any How to say “no” unwanted pregnancies. People who want to have sex might say things to try to get you into bed. Here are some ideas Remember, if you don’t want to have sex, on what you can say in return to them: anyone who really likes you will respect your decision even if you’ve had sex with them When they ask: “Don’t you fancy me?” You before. say: “Yes, but I respect you too” or “You’re gorgeous but I want to know you better.” If your boyfriend or girlfriend says something like: “If you love me you would do it”, don’t They say: “My friends think we should have fall for it. It’s emotional blackmail. However done it by now.” You say: “They don’t know much you love or like them, you don’t have to what’s best for us,” or “You should care more have sex with them to prove it. about what I think.” it’s your right They say: “We don’t need to use a condom.” You say: “I’m not ready to be a parent and I to say “ n o”. UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 38 coffee pot Quick, healthy and The Food Corner: Get that delicious Ham Sandwich Summer Body By Valerie keja & yarubbi Coffee lushetile When consumed responsibly, caffeine can keep your energy levels Dear Foodies, high, boost your metabolism, and keep you from snacking too much. Cozy up to these 3 drinks ASAP if Just make sure you don’t consume you’re trying to lose weight too much coffee - and only drink it in the morning, so you don’t have We mostly focus on what we eat trouble sleeping at night. and how we work out when it Furthermore, make sure you comes to losing weight. But what stick to black coffee instead of the By sofia shigwedha you drink could matter just as calorie-rich lattes or cappuccinos. Are you always too lazy to prepare much. Drinking empty calories breakfast before you get to campus in is one of the quickest ways to the early mornings? wreck your weight-loss journey. Well here is a real quick, healthy and In fact, if you’re drinking the delicious sandwich recipe, which you wrong beverages (ahem…soda), can make yourself in less than 10mins: you might actually end up gaining weight. Ingredients These are the best drinks you 2 slices of brown bread should have on a daily basis if 2 tsp. butter you’re trying to lose weight; 1 lettuce leaf Protein Smoothies ½ fresh tomato Protein is an essential part of a 2 onion rings Water weight-loss diet. And a quick easy 2 slices of cheese You probably saw this one coming. way to get extra protein into your 2tsp. mayo Water is the absolute best thing to system is by drinking a smoothie. 2 slices of Ham or salami drink when you’re trying to lose We’re not talking about a calorie- Directions weight. It keeps you hydrated, rich, over packed shake, though. helps you detox, and keeps hunger Think more of a lean smoothie Step1 at bay. The aim should be to drink with just a few ingredients, like Spread the ½ tsp of butter to both the at least eight glasses of water a day. almond milk, protein powder, bread slices, apply the mayo. and frozen fruit. Try any of these Step2 protein smoothie recipes to get the Place the cheese, lettuce, onion rings, ball rolling. fresh tomato and ham slices on one of the bread slice, then top the sandwich Stay healthy! with the other bread slice. Easy piizzzy, With love, Enjoy!! Culled from: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/ northamerica/life-arts/cozy-up-to-these-6-drinks- asap-if-youre-trying-to-lose-weight/ss-BBL- cr4O#image=7w askUNAM ECHO AUGUSTsis 2018 ISSUE 5 bevPAGE 39

dear sis Bev, to go about it without hurting him? be worth considering. Lastly, be : Hi. I am a 21 year old girl. Please advise me. proud of yourself in whatever you QI have been seeing this guy From lucy do. Engage in activities you enjoy for almost three weeks now, he is and take a walk alone regularly or 6 years older than I am. I initiated dear lucy, with a friend to enable you to relax. a conversation with him on what is If you do not want to be with him, I would also recommend you read happening between us (to be sure then you need to be honest with 1Peter 5 vs 7 and Philippians 4 vs 6. and clear of the situation) and he him. Sure, it is going to hurt him Sis Bev wishes you well K.K answered me; “what’s the rush?” but if this is how you feel then he However, the “let’s have sex” topic needs to know the truth. I would dear sis Bev, has been coming up of late. I think advise you to please let him know : I am a first year student I am ready, although I am insecure as soon as possibl, rather than you Qhere at UNAM. I want to lose about my body; I am prepared to leading him on, when you do not weight because am ashamed of my do it when the time is right. I do feel the same way. My advice would body. I am starving myself, please not want to engage into sexual be; do yourself a favour by letting help me! intercourse while we are only him go now. Do however do it in From T.c seeing each other, but also I do not a manner that is respectful taking want to lose him. into consideration his feelings. dear T.c, Please advise me on what to do? Good luck! I understand how you must be From rosie sis Bev feeling. Having a sexy and fit body is almost everyone’s dream but dear rosie, please do not let this take away I understand how you feel about dear sis Bev, your confidence and your purpose this guy. You have a lot of thinking to : I am really struggling with in varsity. Losing weight is not easy do before you decide on anything. Qmy mental health. On some but it does not have to be an awful Three weeks is not a enough time days I sit in lectures and hardly experience either. Extreme dieting to get to know someone. Focus focus. I want to do well but it so is something I would not advise, on getting to know each other for hard to find motivation. Please so please stop starving yourself. It some time first. There is no need help! is important to maintain the right for you to rush into having sexes From k.k nutrition to be able to function with him if you feel you are not properly especially because you are ready; otherwise you will regret it dear k.k, a student. There are so many ways later. I would advise you to do what I am so sorry to hear you feel this to eat healthily. I advise that you is right for yourself. All the best in way. To start with, take it one step at see a doctor or nutritionist to help your decision. a time. Reach out to others and seek you with a meal plan or research sis Bev help when you need it - be it school online. Exercise is another great work or personal issues. Find that way to lose weight, go for walks and one person you feel you can trust try new sports too. Nonetheless, dear sis Bev, and confide in them. Sometimes please try to take pride in who you : I intend on breaking up with just talking to someone you trust are as well as your dream body. Qmy boyfriend but I am not can be help lift the weight off Self-love is essential for you to sure on how to go about it or what your shoulders. UNAM has social realise you are beautiful and sexy to say to him. He loves me so much workers in M BLOCK that offer no matter what. This should not more than I could ever love him, support to students and are trained stop you from being you and living and I know it is going to break his to help students in situations like your best life. heart. What is the best way for me yours. Paying them a visit would sis Bev UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 40

SPORTS UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 41 HURRICANE FC COACH AND CHAIRMAN RESIGNS By Jonas Titus

urricane F.C. coach and chairman, Steven ‘Getting Better’ Matheus. resigned with Himmediate effect a day after failing to qualify for the Unam cultural festival tournament. Steven took over from the legendary Bash early this year, having won only three games, and enduring four defeats since taking over the coaching responsibility of a team that is a regular participant in the Unam home league.

“Everyone got his own objectives, if you didn’t meet your objectives then you failed,” Steven said in a statement.

He explained that Hurricane F.C. wanted to be there and to play at the cultural festival which is the dream of every player but they now have watch from the pavilion.

“Yes, I just joined the refereeing body and I will continue with that,” said Steven who is often referred to as Getting Better by close friends and players. “As a final year student of Education Science, more time is needed for the PORTAL (referring to his school work).

About continuing as a fan of Hurricane F.C., Steven said that was his decision to make, not anyone else’s.

“I like the team, the management and the players. We’ve got very good players, the likes of Jakes, Bakayoko and the rest.... They are a good team and they can make it with or without me,” Steven said. “However, I think this is the worst team I have ever coached; one day you will miss me especially when you start losing to the teams at the bottom of the log.”

Nghaamwa Tully, a Hurricane F.C. player, said the turn of events was a sad one.

“Our coach is a fighter who was always willing to win and give the best he can give for the team,” Tully said. “We will stand and fight for our team and our coach in the coming games as a team. We will give our best, we will pull up our socks and pick up where we failed. Most importantly, we all will die in the field for Hurricane football club if hard work kills! Together we are stronger.”

With the Unam home league still early days yet, Hurricane FC will be expected to appoint an interim manager to get them through the current season. The players have to manage themselves should the team fail to get the right replacement for the newly departed Steven Matheus. UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 42 UNAM COACH REAPS REWARDS

By caleb kundai Mutombwa

he University of Namibia Rugby Team Coach, Johan Diergaardt, has reaped the fruits of his success with Tthe team. Diergaardt moves back into the national team fold after last being in charge at the 2011 world cup in New Zealand in the same stint that saw him win the nations cup in 2010.

‘Mourinho’ as he is famously know by the Unam faithfuls has been granted the services of JP Nel and Jaco Engeles as his assistants. Diergaardt replaces Welshman Lin Jones who left for Russia to get the side ready for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

According to rugby pundit Quintin Els, Diergaardt will indirectly play a huge part in preparing the national team for the World Cup in Japan in 2019.

“If one looks at the fact that the Welwitschias are as good as Namibia without the foreign-based players then one should realise the integral part this team plays in the national team, “ Els said.

The national team that took to the field against Kenya in the Africa Cup Gold Cup final comprised of utabo eleven players who have had Welwitschias’ experience.

Diergaardt’s first match in charge will be against the Griffons at home and he will look to maintain the high spirits in the Namibia Rugby setup by kick starting its resurgence with a victory.

According to Tangai Muchaza, a rugby analyst with One Africa Television Namibia, “Diergaardt is a bit under pressure to perform especially considering the fact that Lyn Jones left the team on a rise and had been improving since last y e ar.”

Johan Diergaardt comes in with high expectations as he took a mediocre Unam side to a hat trick of League titles from 2015-2017 with this year being his worst performance after losing in the semifinals to Trustco United.

He is one of the most qualified coaches in the country having under his belt World Rugby Level 3 Coaching Certificate.

UNAM Echo Sports wishes Coach Johan Mourinho Diergaardt all the best in his tenure with the Welwitschias.

Johan Diergaardt at the 2011 Rugby World Cup In New Zealand UNAM ECHO AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 5 PAGE 43 CARTOONS