---------------------------~-----------------------~-,-------------------------------------------------------------------- . Attorney General decides not to prosecute Saths Cooper in terms of now-defunct law Deported BC leader is not to be charged STAFF REPORTERS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, Mr Tielman Louw, has dropped the charges against South African Black Consciousness leader, Mr SatIis Cooper. Mr Cooper wa~ recently deported from Namibia in terms of a now-defunct Ordinance prohibiting 'Asiatics and Coloureds'. from entering Namibia. without a permit. The AZAPO leader was meeting of the Namibia Educa­ deported from Namibia on tional Forum in WindhQek. The February 14, after his arrest in audience waited in vain for him to terms of Ordinance 12 of 1970. arrive, but he was·refused binI, and was released the following morning He appeared briefly in the when he appeared in the Magistrates Court, and was Magistrates Court. released on R50 bail, the case Shortly after his court ap­ being postponed until April 24. pearance, he was hurriedly taken to Saths Cooper was arrested short­ ly before he was t~ address a Continued on page 3 Ko.evoet gil'e the power salute- OVERLOADED is an understatement for this on its way to the . north recently. The 'structure' is almost architectural in its impressiveness. Picture by Christine Korol. - Mayor expresses 'disgust' . at local Swapac production WINDHOEK Mayor, Mrs Joey Olivier, said she had no words to ex­ press her 'disgust' at a local Swap.ac production directed by Mees Xteen. 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Sundays: 10hOO-13hOO 16hOO-19hOO PO BOX 86 WINDHOEK TEL. 26232 " -. --Ts,une1J -pollution ~level · is low, says top official BY JOHN LIEBENBERG but that this was related to the S02 DR LOURENS ERASMUS, emission coming from the mine. Secretary of National Health and He said that S02 reacts with water Welfare, has dismissed allegations vapour and in the atmosphere forms that the population of Tsumeb and sulpheric acid which comes down as environment - in particular the acid rain. This was the one thing that work force of the TCL copper mine couJa affect the flora, but to date no in the town - could be exposed to such evidence of acid rain had been lead poisoning or any other form found. of pollution due to mining opera­ Dr Erasmus said that fortunately tions by the Corporation. Tsumeb was in a dolomite region. Dr Erasmus, who was on a routine Dolomite contains alkaline, which has a neutralizing effect on the ground itself. One of the biggest problems, Dr Erasmus said, suffered by most mines, especially open pit mines, was dust. But this was more of a nuisance than a dangerouJ; problem. Here too, the silica content of the dust was monitored, as this could lead to silicosis and health pro­ blems. But everything possible was being done to control this problem. All in all, Dr Erasmus said his Department was satisfied with what was being done by major mining houses to control all forms of pollution. THE HORRORS of pollution. This picture was not taken in Namibia but shows how bad the problem of What worried both himself and pollution can become. his Department, he said, was the Dr Louwrens Erasmus situation at smaller mines and in­ the smelter area at the mine, and extensive monitoring stations and grammes to make workers aware of dustries, that did not have the visit to the major mines and in­ sometimes workers did reflect fairly anti-pollution programmes and that their lead blood levels. necessary capital to combat pollu­ dustries in Namibia last week in the high blood levels of 150 micrograms workers' blood-levels were closely Referring to tne possibility of the tion and protect workers. company of other leading experts in and more. However, he pointed out observed all the time. flora around the mine being affected, He said his·Department would be the field of pollution, said his that if any worker reflected more He pointed out though, that like Dr Erasmus said TCI had been in­ investigating this issue in the near Department was not aware of anyone than 80 micrograms of lead in his in any other industry, workers volved in ecological studies and no future. being exposed to lead to such an ex­ blood, he was immediately themselves .tended to be lax, and evidence had been foun~ to suggest Dr Erasmus emphasised that these tent that one could talk of 'lead withdrawn from the area and his sometimes careless when it came to that the lead could have an adverse investigations actually meant the of­ poisoning'. blood levels closely monitored.until wearing protective clothing and effect on the surrounding vegetation. fering of ideas to control and com­ The only area, he said, where peo­ it returned to normal aad he could be complying with safety regulations. However, Dr Erasmus mentioned bat pollution and was aimed at in­ ple could be exposed to lead (and that returned to the smelting area. But even then, Dr Erasmus said, one aspect that did cause concern creasing the standard ofliving as well meant environmental lead), was in Dr Erasmus added that TCL had the Corporation implemented pro- worldwide - the issue of acid rain, as productivity. "AT STANSWA, WE'VE MADE IT OUR BUSINESS TO HELp·SMALL BUSINESS." As South West's oldest bank, we've helped scores of small businessmen realise their dreams. We've helped them start. Helped them expand. Helped them with ideas and suggestions that often went far beyond finance. We know what South Westers want and need because we've grown up with the country. That's why we're able to offer the small businessman a wealth of advice and practical assistance. Loan and credit facilities. Special savings schemes. Highly competitive interest rates. 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Nguvauva is alleged to have incited youths to commit acts of violence Accordingto the char~e sheet, Mr against the South African instituted Nguvauva incited youths at a Swanu Interim Government, has been meeting in November last year, by postponed. allegedly citing violent examples of The case was postponed following how youths in South Africa take up a request by Mr Nguvauva's lawyers . violence. He is said to have urged ' 'for more details from the State on the youths in this country to also fight alleged charges. the interim government by ston'e Originally the case was set down throwing and setting buildings for Thursday and has now been alight. Double' murder s.entence later THE WINDHOEK Supreme Court Referring to Kavandara's co­ this week postponed sentence for a accused, Albert Kuihiza, Mr third time in a case of two men con­ . Strydomsaid it was also a pity his ad­ victed early last year for a double vocate had died and in the meantime murder. ' an other advocate had to be found Mr Justice Johan Strydom told the and given sufficient time to in­ two men, Alfons Kavandara and vestigate the details of the case. Albert Kuihiza, that it was a pity He postponed sentence until May sentence had to be postponed again 5, this year. until both the State and Counsel for The two men were convicted in the Defence wen: ready and available February last year for the killing of before judgement could be passed. a retired school teacher Mr Festus Mr Strydom said a professor who Tjivikua, and the death of Mr Ernst Postponement of 'Trial of 7' investigated the background situa­ Meroro a prominent Katutura tlbn~ 6f • expected in businessman and son of the exiled .,._".,.. ,.,. •••_~ ~rt~ prl?~ f on S\y;lPO National Chairman Mr THERE IS MUCH interest abroad in the 'Trial of the Seven', which was due to be resumed in the Windhoek accu~¢(n Pa.vid Meroro. Supreme Court this week, but which ·has been postponed until April 29. The Namibia Support Committee (NSC) iIi London was to have organised a picket on Tuesday of this week and the National Union of Teachers in the UK have written to the British Government in 'which they urge '.: Swanu. (left) o~ - : LJ~ya~aid .