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namib times SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 6523 TUESDAY 26 JANUARY 2016 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net
Swakopmund racist row second arrest made
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At the time of going to press yesterday afternoon the Namibian police was yet to confirm a second arrest in a high profile Swakopmund racist incident, that made international news headlines. The incident involves Hendrik Burger (37) an employee of First Response Services in Swakopmund who, in the holiday town earlier this month allegedly called a black man a k***r and alle-
gedly subsequently told him he was not welcome in the “white Oceanview suburb.” Despite both parties having their own version of events, Burger was arrested. The victim, reportedly a Hu-
sab Mine employee by the name of Mr Jordan Dengeinge, charges he was randomly targeted, subject to racial discrimination, manhandled and handcuffed. Continues on Page 2
Coastal municipalities yet to make a public comment over watershed amendments to Local Authorities Act Full Report on Page 2
Town in mourning as three residents killed in car crash - 2 injured Several families in Walvis Bay were unexpectedly plunged into a state of mourning, following the death of three of the town's residents in a car accident between Kamanjab and Outjo over the weekend. Two more residents were seriously injured in the same accident. It was learnt yesterday the five persons were travelling to attend a funeral, when the accident occurred at around 13:30 on Friday. The accident was confirmed by the Namibian Police's regional crime coordinator in the Kunene Region, Commissioner Rudolf Kanyetu. The names of the deceased are yet to be released. The injured were identified as Ningiree Kazeundja, the driver, and a passenger Ueirya Mbinge who are reported to be in a critical condition.
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Benoude Oomblikke Hendrik Burger whose witness is also now arrested
Teaching methods blamed for poor Gr10 and 12 results
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Sharlien Tjambari Teachers and schools were urged on Friday to change their teaching methods to uplift the performance of Grade 10 and 12's. This came from the Erongo Regional Director of Education, Mr John /Awaseb who expressed concern over the poor results these grades achieved during last year's external exams. Mr /Awaseb made these remarks at the annual address of school leaders in Swakopmund. /Awaseb said the poor performance of the grade 10 and 12 learners is a reflection of the overall performance of learners in grade 1 - 9 and 11. “We are not fit with quality learners to groom for grade 10 and 12 so the problem is not just at secondary but at primary level also,” said /Awaseb.
According to /Awaseb, learners are transferred at all levels because the fundament or basics are not laid down, “we are not doing our best at that level and only sending them up for the secondary teachers to deal with them and then we blame the secondary teachers but all blame lies somewhere at the primary
level” said /Awaseb. He urged teachers to change their way of teaching and to try new innovations. He also said teachers should find ways of effectively teaching learners so they can pass with great results. “Our concern is that if teachers do not prepare their lessons and Continues on Page 2
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