Stars dazzle at disability awareness night | page 05
Issue 6 UNAM October 2016
ECHVoOice Out!
Unam Students Dominate Miss Zambia-Namibia Auditions | page 08
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QUIZ & PUZZLE______PAGE 51 UNAM Echo By: Eveline Indongo and Salimi Gerhard Editor’s Note
A very warm welcome our readers, to our last edition of the year. In this edi- tion I would like to give a vote of thanks to everyone that made this publication remarkable.
I would like to thank Prof Eno Akpabio for giving us the feel of being in the media world. The UNAM media students have also done a great job of being journal- ists, always making sure to bring relevant stories on time to entertain our readers. I would also like to thank our photogra- phers and designers for attracting more readers because of their ravishing work. Social Media guys! How can I thank you? You have brought us a lot of exposure. Stars dazzle at disability awareness night
Thank you. Our Agony Aunt Team; thank he line-up of stars included The Dogg, words” - by students modelling you for being the ear and shoulder during Berthold, Oteya, Sally, Ann Singer, with t-shirts that had their demands the time of need. T Desmond, Tswazis, Chikune, Maranatha, written on them. Dear readers, need I to say more? You Mbalangandja, Alex, Anna the Flutist, The Victoria Shipale, SRC president said have been amazing and a lot of gratitude “Xclusive Dance Crew at the “Disability that physically challenged students goes to you. Awareness Night” held recently at the shouldn’t been seen as different from I thank you all contributors! main campus. normal human beings. They should be Good luck with EXAMS! We will make it! treated equally and showed love and We will flourish! Because we can! The purpose of the event was to show appreciation. the physically challenged students at She handed out appreciation ELISABETH UNAM that they are not different from certificates to the students who those that are not aided. volunteered to help the physically challenged students during the entire A petition signed by all the celebrities event. Correction at the event was handed to the Dean of Students with the purpose of outlining The event with the theme “A night the disability unit’s demands. The with the stars” was organized by the The story headlined “UNAM graduate lands PRISA best PR award” in the last edition physically challenged students voiced office of the Dean of students. was written by Shareen Van Wyk and not Sadam Absalom. The error is regretted. their demands through “Runway positive
Page | 4 Page | 5 By: Ferai Munoriarwa By: Mandy Mumba By: Ferai Munoriarwa
UNAM grub closes
he grub at the University of TNamibia Main Campus closed its doors recently allegedly after an unnamed service provider failed to pay rent. UNAM Students Sources closer to the matter told Receive Bursaries UNAM Echo that the service provider was forced to provide a health fitness certificate and to pay UNAM Foundation an unspecified amount welve students learning Portuguese within 72 hours. Tunder the Faculty of Education received bursaries worth N$5000 from The grub will remain closed until the TN mobile sponsors MR and MISS UNAM 2016 the Portuguese Ambassador recently. new service provider is done with renovations. Portuguese, a language that is spoken by Some students said they are glad n the spirit of giving back to the partnership” over 260 million people across the globe that the grub is closed arguing that Icommunity, TN mobile this year The Dean of Students, Mrs Margaret and the 6th native spoken language in the the quality of food was very poor. solidified their presence in the lives Mainga, expressed her gratitude and world, was recently adopted as a foreign of students and UNAM community by appreciation for the sponsorship and added language in the Namibian education The grub is a place where students sponsoring Mr and Miss UNAM 2016. that she was delighted by the service the system. sit to chat and eat. Students telecommunications giant was rendering to sometimes get to do their academic “TN mobile saw it fit to sponsor the students and UNAM. Ambassador of Portugal to Namibia, Dr work at the grub. the contestants as a form of social Isabel Pedrosa, applauded the students responsibility and to solidify the bond The contestants received mobile phones for taking interest in Portuguese and said between the UNAM and TN mobile,” and dongles, which Mainga accepted on that it was an added advantage and a said Mr Permy Armandu, Head of their behalf. valuable asset to learn another language Mobile Services at TN mobile during an This year, UNAM and Telecom Namibia “I am pleased to be at UNAM and it information ceremony held at the UNAM embarked on a partnership to provide all is good to know that the Portuguese main campus. students with accessible internet. government is investing in human capital in Namibia,” she said. “The students have “It is not the last you will see of TN mobile a fundamental goal to disseminate their being involved with UNAM and we are knowledge to the next generation.” happy that we have a solid and fruitful
Page | 6 Page | 7 By: Kachinga Shezongo By: David Lyimo and Vaidah Kabajani
BABOONS INVADE UNAM
aboons have invaded UNAM main campus in baboons has left some students worried Btheir hunt for food and the students’ hostels especially those living in the hostels as this is and surroundings of staffs’ offices have been where the baboons are mostly spotted. NAM students made a clean sweep of worse hit by the presence of these primates. Mukupa Chongo, a third-year Economics Uthe Miss Zambia–Namibia auditions student who lives in the main campus hostels Unam held recently at the Warehouse Theatre in This has necessitated a statement by UNAM’s said that he is sometimes scared to leave his Windhoek. Occupational Health and Safety Officer, Mr. room when he hears them rummaging for food Joseph Ihula, warning students and visitors to than risk putting his life in danger. Students “The reason for this event is to search for the University about the possible dangers these raw talent and someone who will be able baboons may cause. Freddy Mazila a third-year Visual Arts student to represent Zambians living in Namibia who also resides in the area was more “Diseases living with baboon species that may sympathetic towards the baboons stating that in doing community service,” said Taffy be transferred to human beings are tuberculosis he doesn’t mind them running wild around the Dominate Nyirenda, chairman of the Miss Zambia– and herpes B virus. Once in the human body campus. Namibia committee. “We are glad as a team it may be fatal and it is therefore important that we were able to put this together and that we refrain from any activity which attracts “They’re just hungry, wild animals and the Miss select the finalists for the competition.” the baboons from coming close to us such as drought has not been good to them. It is feeding them and leaving food exposed,” an unfortunate they have to come this far for Each contestant was interviewed by the excerpt from of his statement read. food,” Mazila said. “I don’t mind them being Zambia- judges and answered onstage questions around as long as they keep their distance.” which added to their scores to determine The constant unwanted interactions with their qualification for the pageant. One of the finalists, a fourth-year student Namibia at UNAM, Ngosa Chisakula, expressed excitement noting that she was not expecting make it as a top-ten finalist Auditions because she was just there to attend the event with her friends and got influenced to take part in the auditions. Page | 8 Page | 9 By: Sadam Absalom By: Eliphas Nahango UNDP Advisor Addresses UNAM bans gypsy cabs Final-year Students The security department at the University of Namibia (UNAM) has banned gypsy UNDP economic advisor Alka Bhata cabs from operating on campus. The taxis that were expelled on August 31 travel A representative from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) hosted an from town to UNAM often to drop students at the library parking area. information session on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the University of Namibia The SRC for Information and Publicity at the university, Letta Muleka, stressed that recently. the security guards have observed these persons are gypsy cab operators. Economic advisor, Alka Bhata, used the occasion to educate the youths about sustainable “Taxi drivers take off their numbers and charge students extra to be dropped inside development (SD), especially at a time when the world’s natural resources are being used up campus,” said Muleka. at a faster rate than they can be replenished thereby threatening the livelihoods of millions She also added that reckless driving reports about taxi drivers on campus have of people in both rural and urban areas globally. been on the increase lately and prohibiting them from campus acts as a robust mechanism for protecting the university’s grounds. She further called on the youths to play an active role in sustainable development by Paulus Abitar of Shilimela security services emphasized that taxis will only be implementing simple and effective energy-saving measures in their everyday lives. “Many of you will still be alive in 15 years’ time, therefore it is imperative that you do your permitted inside campus on special occasions, during emergencies and for part to ensure that future generations, including your children and grandchildren, will not be transportation of persons with disability under the watchful eyes of one of the deprived of the precious and valuable resources that we enjoy today,” she stressed. guards on duty. Agenda 2030 is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity, which seeks to strengthen universal peace and aims to shift the world onto sustainable and resilient pathways. Unlike its precursor, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Agenda 2030 is an all- inclusive and encompassing plan that is made up of 17 sustainable goals, 169 targets, and 241 indicators.
The first 16 goals address priority areas, such as poverty, food security, health, education and gender with added dimensions on economic and environmental sustainability. In addition, SDGs imply that goals and targets are relevant to all governments and emphasizes the balancing of all three SD dimensions, i.e. social, economic growth and environmental protection and, most importantly, the principle of ‘no one’ must be left behind.
Although Namibia has made significant strides in achieving some of the MDGs, the country still faces a number of challenges which Bhata hopes will soon become a thing of the past through the more focused and area-specific SDGs. These are, amongst others high inequality, maternal and infant mortality as well as the lack of basic sanitation in rural areas. Bhata furthermore called upon the media to play its role in many aspects of development, ranging from governance, through to inclusion, empowerment, peace and youth involvement.
“The media enables messages to move further, faster, and to many destinations,” she said.
Page | 10 Page | 11 By: Ndamonako Iita “My life is my wife, children and Church activities” - Dr Fred Mwilima
r Fred Mwilima chats to UNAM Echo about how he manages to balance family, ministry and his 1990s. I realized that in the journey of life one has to be connected to God. Dacademic career. As a little boy growing up in a rural village in the Kavango Region (Zambezi Region), Dr Fred Mwilima never imagined that he would one day become a strategic leader of note With the help of others, I started reading the Bible and wrote quite a lot of inspirational books about in the Media and Communication Industry. But today he is so confident of his role that for the first God, on how we should prepare for the second coming of Christ. I have been the elder of the Seventh time arguably, he agreed to an interview to talk about his journey. Day Adventist Church for a couple of years now and I am still their elder. I am a devoted Christian; not by title only as I believe Christians need to have character. Dr Give us a snapshot of who you are. There are things we need to take to the next level but our character as Christians comes first. I grew up as a herd boy, an ordinary Namibian Citizen and very proud to be Namibian. One that is Hence the books I have written looks at the gap that is growing between men and God and very passionate about education especially in improving lives. I have been a lecturer for 17 years immorality in our societies. I would like to see changes and the church has to make the difference. and in these years I have interacted with a number of students, some who are well placed in the The institution that deals with immorality and morality is the Church. The government has to deal Namibian economy. with civil issues and the Church needs to help the government.
My passion is to see them grow horizontally and vertically in the Namibian economy as we need a You are a family man; how do you find balance between home and work life? variety of students in our country; they are the leaders of tomorrow and it requires many hands and heads to help them grow. My wife is a professional woman and I am a professional man. We have agreed to support each other, work together and run our lives. There are times I come home late, days my children complain In brief tell us about your upbringing? and it leaves a mark on my mind. We strive to balance between our professions and give our children the best we can. I was brought up like any other rural village boy, who exchanged roles of herding cattle and attending school. My parents had some understanding of education, particularly my father as he always Fortunately, they have all grown up and our last-born is eighteen and plans on studying medicine in encouraged me to study. I don’t really remember my mother because she passed on when I was Europe. I try my best to be home before 8 in the evening, because as a family we have an activity of eight-years old. worship which we call the daily Agenda of the Mwilima’s family. We have two important events as part of our worship. We start the day’s activities with morning Life in the village was not easy as we had to walk long distances, at times on empty stomachs. worship and end the evening with worship no matter how busy we are. Motivations for studies came from parents and the roles they played in our lives such as working in fields and herding cattle. Money was not very crucial because we relied on products from our fields. Dr you still look young, regardless of your age, what do you do for a little fun? Most learners dropped out of school due to the lack of understanding of the purpose of education. However, the number of drop outs reduced as I entered high school. At secondary school I dropped That’s a difficult question because my Son asked me a question and said dad, do you have friends? out at some point and searched for work but it didn’t stop me from completing my grade 12. And the way I understood his question is that I am very selective with friends. I have one or two friends, my wife is my best friend along with my children and my life revolves around them. I spend a lot of times writing and reading and I felt like things have exculpated especially the time I Went on to do my BA with the University of South Africa (UNISA), did my Master’s degree at Cardiff I was doing my PhD. I go to bed late writing spiritual books. My life is my wife, children and Church University in the UK, and another Master’s in Communication Science with City University in London. activities. My wife likes camping and climbing mountains. And lastly, I pursued my PhD which I obtained in 2008.
You are a man of God, How did you become so connected to God abundantly?
I grew up as a Seventh Day Adventist. In my boyhood I never took Christianity seriously until the
Page | 12 Page | 13 By: Rauna Moses
Students “hustle” for computers in the library
The Coffee Pot tudents at the University of Namibia’s main campus have Sexpressed concern about the shortage of computers in the library arguing that it causes inconveniences and delays.
Fimaneka Kakola, a final-year education student said at times students will even be involved in heated arguments over a computer. She said it is so bad that when a student logs onto to the computer and leaves no matter how briefly someone else takes their place. When they come back and find someone else, this leads to an argument.
Kakola also added that many students use the library computers only to access printing services. She suggested that UNAM should provide a system in which students can access printing service through their personal computers.
A staff member, who preferred anonymity because she is not authorised to speak on behalf the library management, said that UNAM is currently upgrading the library’s physical structure and equipment. “Students should expect more equipment and better services,” the anonymous source said.
Page | 14 Page | 15 Maranatha’s Jollof Breakfast:
Rice 3 Way-Pancakes
Ingredients: You will need: • 4 cups of rice • 2 kg of Chicken or Beef • 6 Large Free Range Eggs • 230g Plain Flour • 1 cup of crayfish (optional) • 2 Heaped Teaspoons Baking Powder • 1 litter of Ground Fresh tomatoes (your blender is calibrated, 1000ml = 1 litter) • 280ml Milk • 40 to 100 ml Ground Fresh peppers • 2 Pinches Salt • Spices (Curry, Thyme, Delice, Nutmeg, fresh green pees) • 2 cubes of Knorr or Maggi • 2 Bulbs of onions Toppings: • 20 cl vegetable or groundnut oil • Strawberries • salt to taste. • Chocolate and Baby Marshmallows • Lemons (or any other preferred fruits) Method: Method: Boil the chicken or any meat with the spices listed above, and then prepare the main dish with the meat broth (meat water) with very little or no extra spice. Add water so that more than half of the entire chicken (or meat) is submerged, then add 1 sliced bulb of onions, 3 cubes of Maggi To begin with, start by separating the egg whites from the yolks and place both in a or Knorr, one tea spoon of salt and a little bit of curry, thyme and (or) spice of choice. separate bowl. Whisk the egg whites with salt until it forms stiff peaks (use a hand Boil the rice normally. Boil about three cups of water in a pot, add the four cups of rice and mixer to save time and your arms). In the second bowl, add sifted flour to the egg allow to cook for three to four minutes. Then pour out the rice and wash thoroughly with clean yolks, followed by baking powder and milk. Beat it together until it is well mixed. water then set aside in a bowl or plastic sieve. Fold the egg white mixture into the bowl of the egg yolks, being careful not to lose too much air so it stays fluffy and whipped. Remove the boiled chicken and deep fry it, this would take up to about 5-10 minutes. Then remove some of the oil if it is above 150ml (half cup). Commence cooking jollof rice with Use a spoon to spoon the mixture into a non-stick frying pan preferably medium the same oil used in frying the chicken. Add sliced onions to the hot oil and then the ground to low heat, making sure that the pan is pancake friendly so it won’t stick (not too tomatoes/pepper after about a minute. Fry until the tomatoes loses its sour taste, this takes hot or cold). After a couple of minutes if you notice little bubbles popping to the about 10-15 minutes. surface, it’s about that time when you need to get ready to flip the pancake. Using a plastic spatula (or one of your choice), make sure the pancake has loosened Afterwards, scoop some of the fried tomato into a plate and set aside; then commence cooking from the pan before flipping it onto the other side. The pancakes should be an with the remaining one in the pot, add the meat stock (meat water), then about 1 or 2 cups even, golden colour. Following the conventional way, stack them on a plate before of water, (you can add a little more water later), add a cube of Maggi or Knorr, a teaspoon of getting creative with fillings and toppings! thyme, curry, ground nutmeg and salt to taste. And serve. Bon appetit! Recipe retrieved from: https://www.zoella.co.uk/2016/02/pancakes-3-ways.html
Page | 16 Page | 17 Lunch: Turkey A Formula for Tasty Juice
Sandwitch Good juice contains the following: something sweet, something tart, and something high-yield (which produces a lot of juice for its size), and something earthy, and maybe something herbaceous or spicy. Earthy flavours include root vegetables as well as greens like kale, spinach, and beet greens. With a general formula like this one, the When it comes to that time of the day, it’s better to make a quick yet delicious sandwich variations are endless; but here are the ingredients from each category: for lunch that will save you both time and money. Dress up your turkey sandwich with any additional ingredients of your choice and get a move on to class. Enjoy! Ingredients
You will need Sweet: apples, pears, grapes, melons, pineapples, oranges, kiwis, mangoes, berries, grapes Tart: lemons, limes Roots: beets, carrots, turnips, parsnips • 2 Slices of bread Greens: Kale, spinach, lettuce, chard, arugula, mustard greens, beet greens, dandelion, sorrel, broccoli • Cucumber Herbs: Basil, parsley, cilantro, mint High-yield: Cucumbers, celery, fennel, tomatoes, melons • Half an onion Spicy: Ginger, hot peppers (use judiciously) • Fresh lettuce or Spinach greens • Sour cream and cheese spread/Butter/Mayonnaise dressing • Turkey (or preferably Polony or Salami) Learn to cook like a professional today • Cheese (optional)
Isn’t it such a great feeling to make yourself an incredibly delicious meal from home?
Method Try to make yourself a FRUITED CHICKEN SALAD by simply making use of the ingredients below and following the steps provided for diced cooked chicken Start by placing each slice of bread on a cutting board or a plate. Spread a layer of sour • 1 (15 oz.) can unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained cream and cheese or mayonnaise on each slice. Rinse off the green/lettuce with water • 1 (11 oz.) can unsweetened mandarin orange sections, drained and layer it on the slices. Then gently cut the onions in thin ring slices and place it above • 1 c. chopped celery the greens. Do the same with the cucumber and place your rings over the onions. • 1/2 c. sliced pitted ripe olives • 1/2 c. chopped green pepper Remember to do so on each slice, what you do on the one slice you repeat on the other. • 2 tbsp. grated onions Lastly, take your thin sliced turkey pieces and add it onto the layered slices. Take one • 1 c. low-calorie mayonnaise type salad dressing slice and gently put it onto the other slice. • 1 tbsp. prepared mustard1 (5 oz.) can chow Mein noodles • Lettuce leaves Method
In a large bowl combine cooked chicken, pineapple chunks, oranges, celery, olives, green pepper and onion. Stir together salad dressing and mustard; toss gently with chicken mixture. Cover and chill several hours. Just before serving, mix in chow Mein noodles; turn the chicken salad into a lettuce-lined serving bowl. Makes 8 servings. And yes! You are done. ENJOY!
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to prepare for the exams TAKE A “STAYCATION” IN YOUR OWN TOWN AFTER EXAMS
he year 2016 has been a very long and pampered, book yourself into a local spa for Tbusy academic year for the students here a good massage. at the University of Namibia, a year full to the brim with academic activities. In the midst of If you are spontaneous go to a go-karting it all though how many times did anyone ever arena and have fun. Sit in on a random stop to think about taking a vacation? Going movie at the cinema to have an adrenaline Five ways Five on a vacation would guarantee you the much- rush a vacation would give. These are all needed rest, break and escape from academic activities that people do on a vacation but work once the semester ends. only this time it will be cheaper and a few roads away from home. A vacation, however, may just be a farfetched xams are one of the most stressful times in any student’s life. But with proper preparation dream for many students because of how To get the real feel of a holiday you can Eand dedicating enough time to study, it’s possible to pass exams with flying colours. Here also set up rules around your mini holiday; are a few tips to help you get a distinction in your exams: costly it can be but did you ever stop to think about a staycation? Did you ever think of like No phone, No computer, No worrying, just fun. You are still young and you do not 1. Study at your pace/understanding your own town as a holiday destination for Most people think that starting to study early is the best way to make it through the exams, but this is different yourself? A staycation is a holiday that you can have to wait till you can afford a holiday in for everyone. If you understand all your course modules, then its best to revisit your notes or prescribed books take in your own town, that is a cheaper and Mauritius at 40 to start having fun. Learn to during the weekend when you are well rested. just as fulfilling a choice as a vacation. Have appreciate your surrounding first and you’ll 2. Take notes fun this summer by arranging for yourself, appreciate the rest of the world more just Taking notes in class will help you prepare for your exams and if you don’t like taking notes, then you can record your friends and family a holiday by being a like a real vacation. the lecture and watch the video for your revision. It’s also important to compare notes with a friend to find any missing information in your notes. tourist in your own town. The more you plan for fun, the more 3. Re-read your notes A real staycation does not only give you successful your staycation is likely to be. It is important to read your notes with understanding. You can look up information online to study from, but the Remember to set a realistic budget for best sites to use are those that end with .edu or .gov. a holiday experience at home, but it increases your sense of appreciation of your yourself and put money aside for other activities like eating out and shopping while 4. Review your course outline surrounding as well. The course outline is a plan of everything that you should have learned over the course of the module. It’s a Find out how much a tourist trip around your on your staycation. good place to start to understand major ideas and topics that you should be learning from the class. Review it town is and take it. and highlight the titles and subheads. These are the sections that you’ll need to at least review to make sure you If you didn’t have any plans for the summer understand the big ideas behind the topics. Book yourself into a local hotel for a couple then a staycation would be perfect and it 5. Quiz yourself of days just to feel like you really left home should definitely be the replacement for Start asking yourself questions by making flashcards for the information that you are having trouble your blank slate. remembering or grasping. This is the information that you need to review the most. Then, move on to and went on holiday. And if you like to be information that you already know pretty well. Now you are ready to write and get your distinction!
Page | 20 Page | 21 By Masiyaleti Mbewe By: Shareen van Wyk Dealing with Mental Illness
Countries shaded red have higher depression rates. Countries shaded blue have lower depression rates. (Max Fisher/The Washington Post) Allow your wardrobe to SPRING n 2008, the New York Times published an said anxiety and depression have been a sooner the stigma surrounding mental illness Iarticle about clinical depression, describing huge struggle since his formative years can stop, allowing better health care, better FINALLY! Winter is gone. So can we all just focus on some colourful and lighter clothes? it as “an illness, a mood disorder in which growing up in the North: “It’s definitely been attitudes and progress. Whether you plan to dabble into bold statement prints, head-to-toe denim or easy-to-style feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration a part of my life and I have had to adjust World Mental Health Day is hosted on 10 capsule wardrobe and utilitarian pieces, ONE thing is clear: It’s time for a sexier, more frivolous interfere with daily life for weeks or longer.” accordingly. Learning about what triggers my October every year, with the overall objective and utterly carefree look. I know, some of us went from winter fat to spring rolls, but hey you episodes of depression has been helpful so I of raising awareness on mental health issues can still rock it. Mental illness in Africa however is stigmatized tend to stay away from those triggers.” around the world and mobilizing efforts in to the point of patients having to deal with support of mental health. “Colours, this season transport us to a happier, sunnier place where we feel free to express their illnesses in complete isolation. Besides avoiding triggers, seeing trained a wittier version of our real selves,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone A 2014 study conducted by Bio-Med Central medical practitioners that know how to The day provides an opportunity for all Colour Institute. Psychiatry (BMC) titled “Psychiatric Stigma and diagnose mental illnesses and prescribe the stakeholders working on mental health issues We love colour because it makes us feel better and look better right? So, below are a few Discrimination in South Africa” found out that appropriate medications is also an important to talk about their work, and what more needs COLOUR & STYLING tips for any day and in anyway: psychiatric stigma is “…perpetuated by family part of dealing with mental health issues. to be done to make mental health care a Rose Quartz- A blush pink shade that conveys compassion and a sense of composure members, friends, employers, community Being able to identify key signs and reality for people worldwide. Peach Echo- A playful orange shade that emanates friendlier qualities, evoking warmth and members and health care providers.” The study symptoms as well as approach mental illness For more information regarding mental health accessibility. noted that the causes of psychiatric stigma with an open mind. Patience and kindness contact the Childline Lifeline at 061226889 were misconceptions about mental illness is a crucial tool in combating mental illness *Not his real name. Buttercup- A sunny yellow shade that transports its wearer to a happier, sunnier place. often leading to delays in getting help. and stigma. Limpet Shell-An aqua shade that is clear, clean and defined and evokes a deliberate, mindful Mental illness is not a curse from God, it tranquillity. Young adults seem to experience depression is not a result of witchcraft or bad luck. Fiesta-A strong and fiery, yellow-based red that’s a harbinger of excitement and provides a and anxiety more than any other age group Rather it is caused by a chemical imbalance sharp contrast to the calming, softer nature of the spring/summer palette globally with most of these young adults being in the parts of the brain that help regulate Green Flash- A brilliant hue that calls for its wearer to explore, push the envelope and escape students. moods. The sooner traditional African the mundane. It’s a popular shade that continues to inspire designers. Tageni Shikongo*, a 21-year old second year beliefs and myths surrounding mental To read more go to www.pantone.com student at the University of Namibia (UNAM) illness are discarded and dealt with through HAVE FUN! educational campaigns and workshops, the Page | 22 Page | 23 By: Agnes Iikuyu
How to get a flat sexy tummy the
natural way Personage Your dose of celebrity news … by: Sadam Absalom Don’t let your tummy lower your self-esteem, feel embarrassed, un-sexy nor discourage you from being beautiful. You want to look like those UNAM sexy girls with flat tummies? Here is a tip on how to achieve a flat tummy naturally.
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Page | 24 Page | 25 Drake and Rihanna have Chrissy Tiegen matching shark tattoos lambasts Donald Trump’s ‘outsider’ Drake shared off some fresh ink on status in perfect his right forearm at the New Orleans tweetstorm stop of his Summer Sixteen tour on Friday, September 2: a tiny camo On Friday, Tiegen (and the rest of Twitter) reacted to a post from shark that matches Rihanna’s new the man made in Donald Trump’s tattoo. image, his son Donald Trump Eagle-eyed fans took note of the Jr., after he tweeted a photo of himself and siblings in an unfortunate unique ink, which is an exact replica attempt to court millennial voter. of the ankle tattoo. “This is not a Republican vs. Democrat election,” the caption read. “This is us about an insider versus an outsider.” Tiegen not only swung at this softball, but battered it out of the park with a series of tweets taking issue with how presidential candidate constantly bills himself as an “outsider” and why any voter would find this nonsense attractive in such an important election. “@DonaldTrumpJr. Yes I am a super outsider like someone who knows nothing about politics at all. My neighbour, Carl. He’s super outside.
Beyoncé wins big at VMAs
Amy Schumer destroys a heckler who asked Beyoncé dominated the MTV Video Music Awards on Saturday, prowling the her to show her tits
stage with a 10-minute melody from her During the comedian’s Stockholm stop of powerful “Lemonade” album and taking her tour on Wednesday night, Schumer home multiple statuettes, including the made an example of a heckler who felt top price video – video of the year. She compelled to yell, “Show us your tits,” in also broke Madonna’s record with most the middle of her set. awards ever. Schumer, of course, shut him down by first inviting him on stage, and then mercilessly roasting him much to the pleasure of the audience.
Page | 26 Page | 27 By: Salimi Gerhard
Reaching masses: Le-roi wearing his brand, Jesus Reigns at the UNAM variety show.
alter Charles Kahievere (Le-roi), Miss Sophia Chikune, Le-roi’s manager, Wa Gospel Hip hop rapper will be said the target audience should expect launching his Jesus Reign clothing line performances from various musicians on 28 September 2016 in the UNAM and Kahievere will perform a few songs Space Theatre. from his album called the perfect timing. Many other musicians will form According to Kahievere a fourth-year part of the launch. Psychology student at the University of Namibia, this will be history in the Kahievere expressed appreciation to making because it is the first huge those who stood by him in times of event that his company called Reaching difficulties; his manager, Dr Laurinda Masses will be hosting. The driving Simpson - his mentor - and his family force behind the launch is to expand that have motivated and encouraged SPORT his brand by creating awareness, the launch of his clothing line. recognition and to gain networking “I have learned that nothing comes easy opportunities. in life,” Kahievere said.
Kahievere said he was inspired by well- “I respect people who are thirsty for known designers Mark Ecko and Ralph success because most of the important Polo because those two brands speak things in the world have been volume to him in terms of fashion and accomplished by people who have kept Le-roi invests in his clothing line invests Le-roi brand awareness. He said he wants to on trying when there seemed to be no set his clothing line at a high standard hope at all.” because he feels Jesus Reign should Kahievere is calling on all to attend and be an international brand. “I aim to be support the launch of his clothing line different,” said Kahievere. which he said will feature lots of fun in The young man said he spent N$10 000 addition to being inspirational. for the launch with the aim of achieving massive success.
Page | 28 Page | 29 By: Johannes Akwenye By: Selma Nelusha By: Selma Nelusha
UNAM home league Deportivo La UNAM crowned new home catapults players to league champions greater heights Deportivo won the UNAM Football Association league with 40 points when they defeated City rangers 2:1, with the difference of 8 points on the log. However City rangers who were last year’s winners managed to take the 2nd place in the league with 32 points. he UNAM home league creates Topportunities for local players to make good at the national level.
NAM crowned Namibia’s McBride Kake, a goalkeeper from the UNAM rugby champions twice in a Braves, a team under the UNAM home league, U joined Civics Football Club recently. row Kake credits the UNAM home league and more n a match that went down to the wire with the specifically his team, UNAM Braves, for helping Ilead changing several times, UNAM added the him to gain the skills he possesses today which Namibia’s rugby crown to its list of laurels. helped him get the break. In an exciting second half, UNAM opened up a 10-point gap (25-24), but Wanderers once again “This is something I wanted for a long time, came back to reduce the deficit to 37-36 before but with determination I am finally here,” said UNAM’s substitute back Jerome Beukes put the Kake. “Although this is definitely not my final issue beyond doubt with a final try. destination, I still have a long way to go” Deportivo La UNAM’s team
Wanderers won the try count six to four but Kake is looking forward to his first training their discipline let them down as thy conceded with Civics and playing in the Namibia Premier Deportivo’ s coach, Fillemon Kuwa said that winning the league was not an easy undertaking noting numerous penalties and Lorenzo Louis’ accurate League. that they encountered difficulties with some of the teams.. boot made the difference. “I am happy with my team we set a goal of winning the league and we have achieved it together as He ended up scoring 26 points which consisted of a team,” Kuwa said “Commercializing the team for the next season next year is our way forward.” one try, three conversions and five penalties. UFA president Mr. Simson Paulus said Deportivo will receive N$6000.00 and medals, while the first runner up will receive N$4000.00 and the third prize is N$2000.00. UFA is a society under the SRC UNAM’s other try scorers were the wings Sylvano of sport. Beukes and Unomasa Kavita and replacement scrum half Jerome Beukes, while fly half Helarius Kisting added a drop goal. UFA final results Log Stand For Wanderers, fullback Riaan van Zyl scored two • Rio Juniors 3-1 Hurricanes MS 0-2 Stethoscope tries, and prop Schalk Bergh, wing Heico Prinsloo, • Pamodzi 2-0 NUST eighth man Stef Botha and scrum half Enem Kritzinger one try each, while Prinsloo added three • UNAM Braves 3-0 People FC conversions. • Deportivo (Champions) 2-1 City rangers
UNAM’s second team also won the Reserve League • Teachers 2-0 Matsantsantsa title after beating Wanderers 29-25 in the final. • Onesi3-1 Inter de UNAM
The First League final was won by Ocean Swallows of Luderitz who beat Mariental 17-14.
Page | 30 Page | 31 By: Ngombee Ndisiro By: Mariana Shaakumeni UFA elects new officers Hostel tournament he University of Namibia Football Association (UFA) elected new office bearers to serve a enthrals students Tone-year term with effect from the 20th September 2016.
Those elected were McBride Kake President, Natangwe Julius secretary general, Christell Lubbe y The University of Namibia main campus accommodation treasurer, Tobias Uushona Public Relations Officer (PRO), and Matheus Mwatile logistics officer. BStudent Representative Council organized a tournament “I am really honored to serve the football family at our University,” said McBride Kake the for hostel students recently which served the dual purpose of newly elected president of the association. “I declare and promise to give the students a fair exercising and socializing. opportunity in football.”
According to Raymond Tjiueza, SRC for accommodation, the He also stressed that he strategy which was used for this tournament was to create a has a couple of initiatives conducive environment for socializing. in mind like providing “The idea of this tournament was to bring students together to opportunities for socialize, to know each other, and have fun,” Tjiueza said. “This students to participate year we managed to bring everybody together unlike last year in competitive sports when netball, soccer, basketball and athletics were scheduled at at the collegiate club the same time.” sport level, promoting friendship and personal Prizes for winners of the various sport codes were: Soccer N$ growth through friendly, 1000, Netball N$ 700, Volleyball N$ 300, Basketball N$ 400, while collegial competition athletics price for 100 metres was 100 dollars, 200 metres 100 and participation as well dollars and relay 200 dollars. as organizing a football New hostel took the soccer price, Emona hostel took the conference to raise volleyball prize while “A” block in the new hostel took the awareness of football and champion’s prize and new hostel “C” block took the basketball the different teams on prize.Besides a few technical issues, Tjiueza said the tournament campus. was a success: “Most students were impressed by the tournament as it was the talk of the weekend on social media.” Kake, who is a second- year accounting and “Besides the excitement of winning, this is the tournament of auditing student called the year when it comes to fun,” said Kamaa Tjaronda, a member on fellow executive of the winning soccer team who is also a second-year student of members to assist him in bachelor of education. running football affairs UNAM. “I hope next year, the organizing committee would borrow a leave from this year’s organizer.” UFA aims to deliver an Hostel tournament takes place every year strictly for students effective and professional residing at the main campus residential properties. organisation for the greater good of UNAM football.
The UFA president McBride Kake accompanied by UNAM Bokkies players. Page | 32 Page | 33 By: Johannes Akwenye
UNAM boxing tournament gives much-needed exposure to new boxers
DEVOTIONAL
he University of Namibia hosted a boxing event at the main Tcampus. Various boxers showcased their skills on the day, with not only students from the university participating, but also some boxers from other stables.
The boxing event was hosted in conjunction with the recent cultural festival. The main aim of the event was to give boxers much needed exposure in the ring. The organisers hope to produce professional boxers that can challenge for top honours on a bigger platform in the coming years.
Page | 34 Page | 35 By: Rauna Moses By: Rauna Moses, Sarafina Ndjamba and Rejoice Hamauka
Comfort through Confucius Institute day held at UNAM the Word
The Confucius Institute at the University of Namibia’s (UNAM) main campus celebrated its e are always quick to pick up the phone, to call a friend or worry ourselves to a point where day recently. Wwe cannot even sleep at night when things are not going well. How often do we take our According to Nan Chen, the event’s organizer, Bibles and seek for comfort in reading the word? Let’s think about this for a moment. the day is aimed at creating awareness about the existence of the institute. How often do we worry and not trust in the WORD enough? When we’re not too focused on our circumstances, we can focus on the significant things that God wants us to focus on, which is our Guests were treated to Chinese food and there spiritual walk. were goodies for students seeking information Your Bible tells a lot. How does your Bible look? There’s a quote from Charles Spurgeon that I’d on how to enroll with the institute. like to share: “A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.” Take time to Sarafina Hamauka, a first-year drama student said that it is always good to learn new things think about this too. and the Confucius Institute has brought to UNAM the Chinese language and culture.
Scriptures come alive when we go to it knowing that God has something for us. Know God’s word The institute celebrates this day every year to create awareness about Chinese culture. and use it to comfort yourself. Don’t expect to read the Word for only 3 minutes and think that The Confucius Institute was officially established in 2013 and UNAM’s Vice Chancellor, will do it. Knowing God’s Word is to read it until it gets deep into your soul and you walk in it and Professor Lazarus Hangula, serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. DO it.
“We can take comfort that God’s Word breathes life and hope into us.” - Janice Le
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Mr and Miss Khomasdal Campus crowned
astins Lukubwe, a first-year upper Hprimary student and Izolda Tsuses, a second-year lower primary student were crowned Mr and Miss UNAM Khomasdal Campus recently.
The duo also went home with other titles. Tsuses was crowned Miss Photogenic while Lukubwe bagged Mr Photogenic and the Public’s Choice. Around and Etiene Adriano was crowned first prince and Charlse Cabongo second prince, while Getani Namses and Annatjie Hilundwa About UNAM took first and second princess positions Campuses respectively. By: Vaidah Kabajani Katima Campus student enrolment increases
he University of Namibia’s Katima Mulilo campus has seen Tits student population increase by 24% from last year with the number of students this year being 1175 up from 888 registered students. Before it introduced courses such as Agriculture, Wildlife Management and Ecotourism, the number of students at the campus were less than 800.
According to the Assistant Pro-Vice Chancellor and Director of the Katima Mulilo UNAM Campus, Dr Victor .Kangumu, the increase in the number of students at the campus is due to the fact that many students from other regions and countries applied to the campus this year.
With its expected expansion, which begins next year, Katima Mulilo campus will be able to introduce more courses and further grow its enrolment. Page | 38 Page | 39 By: Anna Iithete By: John Mwenyo
Southern campus students unhappy with their Rundu campus students campaign for SRC breakfast positions
he University of Namibia (UNAM) Keetmanshoop’s campus hostel students are complaining he University of Namibia Rundu campus SRC candidates have hit the campaign trail for the Tabout the breakfast served to them by the institution. Tupcoming elections. Students said that despite parting with N$27.00 per day for breakfast, the variety and quality of food James Daniel who is running for SRC vice president said he wants to bring changes that other they are served leaves much to be desired. candidates or the outgoing SRCs could not give to the students arguing that he will push harder thus he “I mostly have 07h30 classes,” said a student who preferred anonymity. “By the time I go for will need support from fellow students. breakfast I only get to be served bread and tea.” Lilungwe Maria, a candidate in the elections, said that she is ready to lead her fellow students and she is very motivated hence she has the standing and ability to motivate others. Breakfast at the campus mostly consists of bread and Vienna/eggs. Boerewors, cornflakes, The elections take place at the tail end of the session every year in order to select a new team that will Weetabix, oats and porridge is served occasionally. Although there seems to be substitutes served lead the students and the campus during the next session occasionally with the normal breakfast, students complained that there is no fixed menu, rather the The campaign that started Monday 19th September 2016 will run until the election date. offering is based on the whims of the cafeteria staff and availability of food. They said that polony is on the menu but it is never availed. The information SRC, Paulus Nambahu, confirmed that there is a menu and it’s not being followed. He added that students are supposed to get fruits every Sunday but it’s only availed on some Sundays. By: Agnes Iikuyu “On a specific day early this semester, I vividly remember an incident when I arrived past 10h00 at the cafeteria,” said another student who did not want her name in print. “I got bread and coffee, then I asked for Vienna but the cafeteria staff rudely told me that they were finished on that day and that I will not get any because I was late.” Burglars devise new strategy at Sam Nujoma Campus The anonymous source said that she is happy when she gets served porridge but that it is, in some instances, cold hence she does not enjoy her first meal of the day. Although breakfast ends at 11h00, students who arrive after10h00 are mostly referred to as late and urglars masquerading as students are giving UNAM Sam Nujoma campus’ students eat whatever is left over. Bsleepless nights. Students also claimed that bread is never fresh and they asked management to look into the type Several complaints have been made by students to the Campus management regarding of juice the cafeteria serves because it is not the type preferred by most students. Off-campus burglars that come knocking on students’ hostel rooms at night pretending to be students said that the N$27.00 is inclusive of breakfast at weekends but that the bus has not been students. transporting them for breakfast leading to them paying for food that they do not consume. Students at the campus said they have never experienced such behaviour before. Nambahu said that he is aware of the situation and he took up the issue with the campus According to a final year student, Selma Sakaria, somebody came knocking at her room management at the end of first semester noting that they have already advertised the tender. window recently at around 3a.m however she did not bother to answer. Julia Mathews, a third-year Marine Science student said she has heard her colleagues “I do feel the need for change as N$27.00 is a complaining about the issue but that she has not experienced the problem. lot of money,” Nambahu said. “Students deserve better breakfast and I hope UNAM finds a suitable “Somebody came knocking on my room door around 1a.m,” said Lena Shilongo a third- company to take over by next year.” year Fisheries and Aquatic Science student. “When I asked who it is was, there was no The head of accommodation at the campus response and they continued knocking. So I did not open the door,” has since scheduled a meeting with off-campus Students say that are living in fear and expressed a desire for a return to normalcy students on the issue.
Page | 40 Page | 41 By: Letta Muleka By: Johannes Akwenye Career-themed dressing dominates Mr. and Miss Neudamm 2016 UNAM HP campus ‘not safe for students’
he University of Namibia’s Hifikepunye Pohamba campus in Ongwediva is considered an unsafe he recent Mr. and Miss Neudamm 2016 pageant had the theme career wear and the audience came Tplace to walk alone especially at the night. Tdressed in their career attires. A large area of bushes and trees at the campus was identified as needing immediate clearing, as it is has been known to previously provide cover for criminals who target students and staff members. With seven female and five male contestants, the event was a sight to behold. “They really gave the crowd In the recent past, students and staff members were regularly attacked and robbed when going to something creative and enjoyable,” said Veikko Mudjanima, SRC for Information and Publicity. and from campus, especially in the early morning and evening hours. The Mr. and Miss Neudamm 2016 show was stolen by talented song birds Riita and Ester from Neudamm while dance crew Prototype and Maestro kept the audience dancing in their seats and Oteya who was the closing act UNAM spokesperson for the northern campuses, Linus Hamunyela said that the campus has a police of the night left the audience begging for more. substation to prevent crime in general. He said the campus also has a contract with a private security company to guard the premises and added that there are not less than four security guards deployed The panel of judges featured Maria Nepembe and Elago Nantana amongst others. SRCs from the main campus to conduct campus patrols at all times. also made it to the show. “For the past few years, the campus management has brought in a number of youth groups, as well as offenders from the Oluno Correctional Facility to de-bush the campus and make the bush paths The king and queen of the evening were the handsome Victor Mabuku and the beautiful Mbapeua Karutjaiva. safer. The first prince and princess were Professor Kangootiue and Julia Samuntu. While second prince and princess was scooped up by George Kalipenta and Tjarirove Muzuma. “The issue of the security of our students is high on our agenda and we’re determined to ensure that “We hope to have an event of the same energy next year,” said a very satisfied Mr. Kristus Katitre, student the safety of our clients is not compromised,” Hamunyela stated. support officer of the campus. Regional commander of the police in Oshana, Commissioner Rauha Amwele said the intended date extended to July, as some areas have yet been cleared, such as the Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus. of the conclusion of Operation Omaheke in the region was May 8, but the date had been extended to “The campus will be de-bushed during this period. We would like to meet with other stakeholders and July, as some areas have yet been cleared, such as the Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus. strategize whether we can still continue clearing riverbeds in the region even after the operation has ended,” “The campus will be de-bushed during this period. We would like to meet with other stakeholders Amwele said. and strategize whether we can still continue clearing riverbeds in the region even after the operation has ended,” Amwele said.
By: Hosea Idipo
niversity of Namibia Jose Eduardo campus’ student slapped a Ulecturer recently for refusing him entry to a lecture room. Student representative council (SRC) for information and publicity, Victor Mwandile, confirmed the incident. Student It’s very shocking and disappointing for the whole Engineering campus,” said Mwandile. “It’s the first incidence of its kind since the university was established. We are shocked by the conduct of slaps the student as it shows no sense of maturity and professionalism.” Mwandile added that the university will take disciplinary action against the student to serve as a deterrent to others.
lecturer The SRC for Academic affairs, Janelly Kandume, also expressed her anger about the incidence noting that the student whose name is Mr. Neudamm 2016 Victor Mabuku Mr. and Miss Neudamm 2016 contestants withheld due to police investigations must face the full wrath of the Page | 42 law. Page | 43 By: Thomas Amutenya Hip Hop is pretty much dead
ever thought that the sentiments of rapper Nas when he released the album “Hip Hop is NDead” in 2006 would come to fruition but it seems that it has. I use to be a big fan of hip hop and rap in general, so much so I actively chose to actually pay money for albums instead of just illegally downloading them. To me it was worth it. I remember how I use to buy a rap album and the excitement that came along with it. I would put it in my CD player; yes I still use one, and play it from start to finish. But oh how times have changed. I struggle to recreate that nostalgic feeling within this new landscape of hip hop because to be frank, I’m not a fan of the new era of hip hop and what it has to offer.
What ever happened to lyrics? I honestly can’t make out what any of these new rappers are LOUD MOUTH saying in their songs. An example would be Desiigners with the song “Panda”. It’s all gibberish and melodies with no substance combined with simplistic tap beats. And many of the new rap songs follow the exact same pattern. There is no creativity anymore and everyone sounds like everyone else. There are no standards anymore; you don’t even have to make sense, as long as the bass is loud and catchy, it doesn’t matter.
This drop in standards has resulted in rappers producing what I like to refer to as “fast food music”, maybe you find it catchy at first but after consuming a bit more it starts making you sick and you feel like throwing up. The Internet may also be a contributory factor as there is now more than ever a saturation of this type of repetitive music. No more! Till such a time those standards are raised again, I’ve given up on this new era hip-hop. I’ll either look for another genre to listen to or I’ll just have to stick outdated music of better quality.
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WHEN THE laptop seems slower and you feel like a 60-year old granny took over your body and you have arthritis developing. Catch the new season of Shuga, a show LIGHT IN YOU This feeling is nothing new among final year which centres on the youth, sugar-dating students at most institutions. What I don’t and risky sexual behaviour on MTV Base – Sundays at 21:30 and BET International – understand is why universities don’t do Sundays at 10:30pm GMT. FIZZLES anything to help ease the final leg pain. A lot of student buckle under pressure and drop out or uring my first, second and third years I thought fall sick and opt out. ith the increase of social media platforms in our lives, dating has changed drastically and it was a myth or an over exaggeration of how D with this development, sugar-dating has become common. difficult the last few weeks of the final year were. It wouldn’t put a huge dent in the pocket W Boy was I in for a surprise! of universities to organize counselling or Although many may see sugar-dating as a form of grey-zone prostitution, it has only gotten motivational sessions for final year students. more popular over the years. Sugar-dating can be characterized as the hook-up culture in I came to this institution as a fresh-faced, full of Something needs to be done to put back the which relationships are based on sexual favours in exchange for money and other material energy young adult ready to learn how to leave my light in our eyes when we get to this stage. A objects. There is mostly little or no emotional commitment in these relationships. mark in the media world. Fast forward three years simple trip around Windhoek for a weekend later, I am just a tired hag counting down the days before exams, even if we have to pay for part A sugar-babe usually is a young person between the ages of 18 and 29 years who offers sexual till I stop coming to campus and most definitely of it would do a lot to help recharge us for the favours to someone older than him/her in exchange for money or gifts. A sugar-mommy or until I finish studying. Why the university thought final leg of our academic journey. daddy is an older person who wants to have a sexual relationship with a young person by it would be a good idea to shorten the calendar offering them financial benefits. A report written last year on power relations, gender and capital revealed that there is a still eludes me, it has just put more pressure on The light in all final year students fizzles in the power imbalance between sugar babies and sugar daddies depending on their sexuality, class, students and lecturers. last few weeks but a lot can be done to give age and race. For more information on sugar-dating, watch the new season of Shuga, which them the last push they need to complete their premiers next month on MTV Base. Finishing your degree should be a rewarding degree and conquer the world, just like they experience but I guess like any other journey dreamed of doing when they first enrolled. getting to the finish line feels like absolute torture. The days seem to drag, the sun feels hotter, your Let’s talk about sugar dating! about sugar talk Let’s
Page | 46 Page | 47 By: Botho Tswetla By: Maranatha Goroh and anyone could come lay a complaint straight Term ending for the to her. She also made sure that she kept an open- door policy and there was always someone in her 2016 UNAM SRC office ready to help. Rise of the planet baboons
little over a year ago, the now outgoing However, in all goodness, there were also some Astudent representative council members flaws in the council. The office for recreation and where merely candidates rallying up followers culture fell a little below par. Firstly, the portfolio he baboon invasion has begun! to vote for them and making promises about for culture was filled way late which made the TThe baboons at the new hostels on main campus what they were going to change if voted into of- holder of the office fall behind on the set calendar. have decided to have a field trip by the entrance of fice. However, as they bow out we’ll see if they Officers of some of the societies which fall under the dormitories in new hostel. There have been vari- have fulfilled their tasks. the portfolio for culture had some complaints but ous complaints about the baboons entering students’ The 2016 SRCs have for once proven to us that asked to remain anonymous. rooms through their windows, stealing clothes from they are a united bunch unlike the previous lines… years where you could see the division among “I always look for the lady but she is always un- These baboons are “fearless”, one of them confidently them in their offices from as far as the universi- available and she takes way too long to approve posed for the camera and did not seem to be fright- ty gate. This year you would see them at school our society events which made us have fewer ened by the students who were passing by. functions together taking pictures and running events than those we had set out to do as a soci- ety,” stated one society chairman. Another stated, about as a unit; something that leaders must The baboons are stubborn and they seem to be here do. They were always eager to fill each other’s “that lady is lazy, all she does is disapprove our to stay. This is sort of a replay of the movie the “Rise gaps and stand in for one another. events and gives reasons that make no sense and as the secretary for culture she was supposed to of the planet Apes” but in this case it’s the “Rise of the The year began in high spirits with the SRCs have a meeting with all the societies but she never planet Baboons”. The baboons are proving that they rallying for the students in a march against the did that until almost at the end of the year.” too want to make their mark on campus and seem to hike in school fees. They went to the high offic- Clearly, this group of SRCs are trying to leave office be making sure of it by leaving their stamp on the new hostels. These baboons search through es and pleaded cases on behalf of the UNAM with a bang. Recently they met with the vice chan- the rubbish bins, throw everything out on the streets and alleys. masses and they came back successful. They cellor to discuss and question why there should be even joined forces with other universities to en- a new administration block when lecture halls are Some of the baboons have been going through the dustbins leaving bottles and cans behind sure that fees really did fall and students were not up to par. untouched while others make sure they break the bottles and line up the tins on the floor. allowed to register without paying registration It seems they are definitely fees. They are also currently working on getting stu- making sure that their pres- dents to sit for their final examinations without ence is felt. settling their tuition debts which is very wise Portfolios like information and publicity held In the past the baboons by Letta Muleka were effective. Students got considering that most parents are awaiting their would mainly come out when information so fast one would wonder if she bonuses which mostly come in November. was a fortune teller. All important information students were on recess, was posted in all media and one could see that All in all, on behalf of students at UNAM, I thank early in the morning or late at she went the extra mile to ensure information the SRCs of 2016 for volunteering their precious night, but not anymore. dissemination was handled efficiently. time and effort to be in office and be there for the The baboons are now looking Another portfolio to commend was the portfo- people every step of the way. They have shown for a way to blend in with stu- lio for president under the control of Victoria good leadership skills that the governments any- dents. They are on a mission! Ashipala. She always made sure her office was where should consider. open and welcoming to any student. She was always willing to assist and made it clear that if any student had a problem, her office was open
Page | 48 Page | 49 By: Francis Mkandawire STEPHEN NYONI FIRED UP FOR OFFICE any a soul have taken politics to be an opportunity to fame, self-enrichment and abuse of office, Mbut for Stephen Nyoni, information and publicity SRC candidate, serving the people and turning things around is the motivation.
Nyoni, a 3rd year public relations and political studies student has dreams of improving the information and publicity office in a different way than ever before. Nyoni who brings with him vast experience in the leadership from being secretary general of the UNAM Zambian society to vice president and now pres- ident of the society says what he feels lacks in the office is more interaction between students and the office.
“Once students have expressed the concerns they have to the SRC office, the SRC never have a platform to give update and feedback to the people if at all the problems are being dealt with or beyond control,” Nyoni said. “And this makes the students think the office holders are not working at all.” He vows to create an interactive AUNTY KNOWS BEST platform and expand the available avenues available at the university to benefit the students in more ways. Nyoni says he finds it hard to swallow the fact that students have to go out in the wild to get internships at radio stations and newspapers while the university has a radio station and a publication that can have them do that within campus. He says his office will be a centre point to work with various offices on information dissemination and aiding easy access to information by stu- dents.
Nyoni whose campaign catch phrase is “why not now” says time has come for the office of information and publicity to reach it potential and give results.
Photo credit: Mandy Mumba Page | 50 Page | 51 Q: I’ve been dating this beautiful guy for 5 months and everything has been going great until recently when he wanted to engage in sexual relations but without protection (condoms). I told Make sure to eat a high-protein breakfast and always avoid sugary drinks and fruit juice. Drink him I’m not ready but he didn’t take it very well. How can I tell him or convince him that it is for water a half hour before meals. Get a good night’s sleep, every night because a poor sleep is our own benefit? I’m really lost, I love him so much. one of the strongest risk factors for weight gain, so taking care of your sleep is important. Make exercise part of your daily routine, there’s no faster way of losing weight than to exercise. A: Dear Ms concerned
It’s good to know that you are opting for safe sex and he should too. There should be no rea- son why you need to explain to him the importance of using protection, he should be aware Q: I broke up with my boyfriend of 2 years after we had a huge fight for no reason and now we already. You have two options either, break up with him or take him to a clinic or hospital to are not talking because he blocked me. I tried going to his house but he doesn’t answer the talk to a nurse or doctor who will be able to reinforce what you have said to him. You shouldn’t door and I’m so depressed I feel like dying. Please help me! feel like you are obligated to convince him. Sexual health is your right and do not let anyone push or blackmail you into giving up that right. NO GLOVE, NO LOVE! A: Dear Ms depressed Sometimes in life we just have to let go of people and move on. It will be very difficult and pain- ful but holding onto the past will be more painful in the long run. The fact that he does not want to be a part of your life is not a reflection of your value nor should you let it define who you are. Q: I’ve been living with my aunt for a week now and I love it here but every time there’s a vis- You are of infinite worth and it is his loss. So smile baby girl and keep your head up. itor at home she changes into a completely different person. She always curses and verbally abuses them. I think she is a sad person and I don’t want to live with someone like that any- more. She’s too negative and I don’t need that spirit around me especially since I lost my mom Q: I used to be best friends with one of my aunts but things went south so we really don’t com- a month ago. I just want to be in a happy place. How do I tell her? municate anymore. I tried reaching out to her but she ignores me most of the time. When I left for school, I texted her to say goodbye and that I love her and she should take care of herself. A: Dear positivity She saw the texts but she didn’t reply. I felt heartbroken and I tried to mend things but I think it just got worse. Is there something I can do? Try and sit down with her and express how you have been feeling. You will be surprised as to A: Dear is there something I can do? how well she will respond. If that doesn’t work maybe you need to move out and find alter- native accommodation. It is important to take care of yourself and to surround yourself with People outgrow each other, whether its friends or family members. It happens and sometimes positivity. Do not feel afraid of walking away from things that do not add value to your life. they never tell you why which sucks because as human beings we want closure. We want to know why. As much as it hurts, we have to move on. If your aunt wants to make things right be- tween the two of you then she will come to you. You have done what you can, you reached out and you showed her love. Now the ball is in her court but please don’t get stuck waiting for her, Q: I’m 23-years old and I have a problem with my weight. I started gaining out of the blue and I move on with your life and if she was really your friend then she will come back to you. don’t even eat at all. Is there something wrong with me?
A: Dear distressed The frustration of seeing extra pounds on the scale or a tight waistband that you cannot fit anymore is frustrating. Anything from a hormonal imbalance to vitamin deficiencies or pre- scription meds you take can hold clues to what’s making you gain weight. A lot of people make it seem like its lifestyle choices but it’s actually our bodies reacting to factors we can’t control. However, there is nothing wrong with you but when you don’t eat enough, your body goes into starvation mode which slows your metabolism as well as other body functions in order to conserve energy. So, while you may think it makes perfect sense the less you eat, it’s actually doing more harm than good. Here are some tips on how to lose weight. Page | 52 Page | 53 Dollar Dictionary Basic Directions
Use the chart to find the value of the CAPITALIZED words below. Add the value of each letter to find the total worth of each word.
1. Is FIFTY worth more or less than $60? 2. Who makes the cheapest cars: FORD, DODGE, or CHEVY? 3. Which planet is the most valuable: URANUS, NEPTUNE, or PLUTO? 4. Which day of the week is the least expensive? 5. Find an occupation that pays less than $40 an hour. 6. Find an occupation that pays more than $100 an hour. 7. Suppose that athletes were paid for each sporting event in which they participated in a similar manner. One BOXING match would earn the boxer $71. Find two sports that pay more than one BOXING match, but less than a game of BADMINTON. 8. __ + P + __ + __ + E = $50 QUIZ & PUZZLES 9. __ + E + __ + R = $40 10. G + __ + A + P + __ = $47 11. __ + L + __ + E __ + E + R + __ + Y = $108
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1. Yes. FIFTY is worth $66. 2. DODGE is the cheapest, at $35. 3. NEPTUNE is worth the most, at a value of $95. 4. FRIDAY is worth the least, at a value of $63. 5. A BAKER is paid $37/hour. 6. A WEBMASTER is paid $106/hour. 7. TENNIS ($81), BOWLING ($82), and BASKETBALL ($85) are three possibilities. 8. APPLE 9. PEAR 10. GRAPE 11. BLUEBERRY 12. A PEACH is worth $33.
Page | 54 Page | 55 Where in the world? Where in the world would you find the city of Rio de Jankier? The Black Forest?
The Prime Meridian? You need to supply the name of the country for all of these interesting places around the world. We’ve included cities, natural features and more to test your global knowledge. Note: A few answers contain two words. There are NO SPACES between words in the puzzle
Across 1. City of Casablanca 4. Prime Meridian 6. Caspian Sea Answers: 7. Reykjavik - Capital city 11. Ayers Rock 1. Timbuktu 13. RIO DE JANEIRO 2. Petra, City cut from rock 14. Euphrates River 3. Golden Gate Bridge Down 5. Leaning Tower of Pisa 16. The Great Pyramids 6. Nairobi, Capital City 19. Lima, Capital city 8. Mt. Everest (in Tibet and ___) 20. Yucatan Peninsula 9. Giant’s Causeway 21. Northwest Territories 10. Forbidden City 22. Taj Mahal 12. City of Karachi 23. Largest Island country 15. Port-au-Prince, Capital City 17. Black Forest 18. Eiffel Tower Page | 56 Page | 57 By: Agnes Iikuyu The Game of Spotting the Difference Entire List of Contributors
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