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September 2016

HOOKED ON RESULTS
Hooked on results - It is in doing
things and not reading about them
that results come about.
Stephen Richards

A word from Sven:

Before I talk about results our September value allow
me just a quick update on the Great Place To Work
initiative. Some of you have already been involved with the
survey either electronically or via paper and I thank all of
you that have participated so far and filled in the survey to
the best of your ability.

This new Employee Trust Survey, part of the Great Place to

Work assessment, is running through September until 5
October 2016.
The paper survey was rolled out to the representative
sample of 1550 employees without email addresses and
during the week of 5th September, the GPTW team paid
Hangana a visit for the survey completion. 60% of the 900
employees with email addresses have already completed
the electronic survey - make sure you have your say by
clicking on the confidential link in your recent email from
Great Place to Work. I am sure that the outstanding 40%
will also do their part before the deadline.
Have your say and tell us what is happening so that we
can work towards positive change.

Contact O&L Group Engagement Team

Christella Nasilowski christella.nasilowski@ol.na or Sonja
Thieme sonja.thieme@ol.na

DIARY DATES
BMS & LFP dates
LFP Intake D:
September 27-29
BMS Intake B Phase 2
September 06-08
BMS Intake C:
September 20-22
LFP Intake D Phase 3
October 11-13
LFP Intake Coast Phase 1:
October 24-28
October 05: Chobe Water Villas
Official opening
October 07: Opening of
revamped Pick n Pay Katima
October 18-21: O&L World
Reinheitsgebot activities
Sept 24: Katutura Beerfestival
Windhoek (Lead brand Windhoek
Draught)
Beer festival North
CSR upcoming Events
CSR Forum meeting:
September 16
October 28-29: Hansa Draught
Oktoberfest
November 05: Windhoek Jazz
Festival

WATCH THIS
SPACE

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Great Place to Work kicked off
We would just like to share some of the special moments of the Great Place to Work team
facilitating and providing support at the various operating companies.
We are in the 3rd week of the survey roll-out and is heading north for the survey completion
visiting all depots up to Chobe Water Villas. Good luck to Jenine, Sonja and their teams for the
last stretch.
Well done to the Hangana team for all their creative efforts and everyone across our OPCOs
giving our Great Place to Work facilitators a true Namibian welcome, your team spirit is
contagious.
Esther Afolayan (GPTW) facilitator says: One word to describe my experience here would be
AMAZING. I have seen the beauty of this country and kindheartedness of people.
I love it here.
Victor Ligbago (GPTW) facilitator says: Pleasant & approachable people, awesome landscapes
& great opportunities.

As per Hanganas quote:

I make this company a Great Place to Work

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A word from Sven continues .

WELCOME TO OUR
O&L FAMILY

VALUE FOCUS
This month we focus on results and I would like to share the
top 4 focus areas of some big international brands which lead
to consistent results and which you will see are also what
we at O&L do and thus there is nothing in our way to remain
hooked on results and to provide them consistently. (based
on an article by Jim Sullivan, CEO of Sullivision, a Wisconsinbased marketing, sales, and leadership consulting company
that counts Walt Disney Company, Starbucks, Target and
McDonalds among its clients.)
FOCUS ON WHATS IMPORTANT (AS OPPOSED TO
WHATS URGENT)
According to Sullivan, a big problem managers face is focusing
on putting out the "urgent" fires rather than on whats
important to the business overall. He suggests leaders plan
only 65% of their day in detail, and use the other 35% to
handle the unexpected things that come up. Extraordinary
results can only be achieved when youre clear about what
matters most.
HAVE SPECIFIC, MEASURABLE GOALS
Lets say you plan to increase gross sales by N$ 10 million in
one year is both overwhelming and vague. Instead leaders
should break the numbers down to show their team how the
goal is achievable.

Bernadette Paulus
Finance Administrator
Grove Mall (Broll)

Francois Van der

Westhuizen
HR Business Partner
Pick n Pay

Patricia Pickering
General Manager:
Marketing (O&L
Leisure H/O)

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VALUE FOCUS CONTINUES . . .
COMMUNICATE GOALS TO YOUR ENTIRE TEAM
Everyone on the team has to know the businesss goals.
Leaders should regularly share how the teams
progressing toward its goals, and make team members
feel appreciated.
MAKE QUALITY HIRING A PRIORITY
Businesses go out of business because they spent money
on the wrong things. Hiring, training, and retaining quality
employees are critical to a businesss survival.

Sven Thieme
Executive Chairman

UPCOMING EVENTS
Oktoberfest 2016 coming up in Durbanville
(Cape Town) 21-22 October 2016
The countdown has begun for the traditional Oktoberfest Cape
Town brought to you by Namibia Breweries. The event
promises a perfect combination of great German food, games &
activities, world-class entertainment and excellent Namibian beer,
brewed according to the Reinheitsgebot, the 1516 Bavarian Purity
Law. Friday night is for over 18`s only and on Saturday you can
bring your kids for a great family day out.
Oktoberfest 28-29 October 2016 sponsored by Hansa
Draught (SKW premises)

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UPCOMING EVENTS CONTINUES . . .
Jazz Festival 2016 with Windhoek Lager

LOOKING BACK AT THE PAST 4 WEEKS

Hangana Seafood donated 8,250 canned pilchard in tomato sauce valued at N$67 000 to
the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources as aid in supporting the drought victims at the
Otjimbingwe settlement scheme-area.
At least 1 500 households at the drought-stricken Otjimbingwe settlement scheme-area,
identified by the office of the Prime Ministers Vulnerability Assessment as critical in terms of
hunger, will benefit from the donation
Another 2,750 canned pilchard was
handed over at Opuwo & Tsumkwe
on the 10th and 11th of September
2016.

The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Bernhard Esau (left) accepted the donation of 8250 canned
pilchard in tomato sauce by Hangana Seafood subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group for the drought
victims of the Otjimbingwe settlement scheme-area. Managing Director of Hangana Seafood, Herman Theron
(right) handed over the donation at a special event held at the settlement last week.

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Water saving remains priority:
Namibia Dairies serious about water savings
In light of the current water crisis, Namibia Dairies (ND)
pledged its commitment to take hands with the City of
Windhoek and other role players by ensuring effective
measures are in place for the business to save every
possible drop of water.
Even before a water crisis has been declared by the City of
Windhoek, we realized that we were facing tough times in
terms of water availability and that we should implement
some actions to save water in order to ensure job security
and sustainable production output at our plant at Avis, said
the Head: Technical at ND Pieter van Wyk who is stationed
at the ND plant just outside Windhoek.

Employees of Namibia Dairies play a very significant role in contributing

to the successful water saving campaign within the company.

Water update
Here at O&L or focus is still on
conserving water and living
our value: Naturally today for
tomorrow

The Von Bach dam currently

stands at 18.1% and it is
currently the only surface level
water available to the City of
Windhoek. Current run dry date
for the dam from NamWater and
City
of
Windhoek
is
24
December 2016, but this will
depend on temperatures during
the
summer
months
and
whether or not water savings
are maintained as soon as
temperatures start increasing.

At
present
all
operating
companies are still doing what is
expected of them in order to
remain within the quota set by
the City of Windhoek and thus
far all have been successful in
terms of remaining within the
imposed limits.
Well done!

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PROMOTIONS & COMPETITIONS
WIN WITH WINDHOEK LAGER
Stand a chance to win a world-class experience in Cape Town and be treated to a weekend
filled with Jazz, sightseeing and fine dining. Competition starts 27/08 ends 07/10. Also
up for grabs are weekly prizes such as: Samsung Alpha Smartphones, leather sling bags,
Polo golf shirts, N$500 fashion vouchers and much more to be won.
Take part in following the three easy steps: Buy, SMS underliner code to 75757, Enjoy one
of our finest while waiting (Draw date: 07 October 2016 keep crown with unique code
as proof of purchase).

UPGRADE YOUR LIFE STYLE

Would you like to upgrade your life style?

Come to Wernhil Park, spend N$50 or more at any
Wernhil Park store, drop your receipt with your name
and mobile number into the entry box and you could
be the lucky winner of a 5 piece luxury bedroom
suite including a queen bed mattress and bedding or
a Samsung 40" TV with plasma stand! Promotion
runs until 20 Oct 2016 and final draw is on 21 Oct
2016. Good Luck!

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PROMOTIONS & COMPETITIONS
O&L APP CELLPHONE WINNER
Congratulations to Nakesha from Windhoek!
Nakesha Jacobs is our third and final O&L mobile
app competition winner. In the picture Nakesha
(right) receives her prize from O&L Group
Manager: Corporate Communications Roux-ch
Locke. Nakesha walks away with a brand new
Samsung Galaxy A3 to the value of N$6 499.

WIN WITH EMPLOYEE

ENGAGEMENT
Guess which famous actor was spotted
at one of our Leisure establishments
with our very own Ivan Kasozi.
Clue: He was the jury foreman in the
movie 12 Angry Men, one of the
videos used in the O&L World session.

Send your answer to together@ol.na

to win a small hamper compliments
of Employee Engagement. Winner
will be announced in the next Whats
On newsletter.

Pick n Pay making web ticketing easy

WhatsOn Namibia & Pick n Pay Namibia
officially launched Webtickets Namibia
a new service that sells tickets for
events.
Webtickets promises to be an innovative
and convenient ticketing service
provider. Customers will now have the
option to book and buy event tickets
either online or at selected Pick n Pay
stores countrywide.

From left to right: Delia Magg-Thesenvitz and Drienie Ellis

from WhatsOn Media and Consulting, Waldemar von Lieres
and Gilbert Botha from PnP Namibia.

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LOOKING BACK AT THE PAST 4 WEEKS
Milk is the best
Namibia Dairies (ND) donated milk to the DD Guiseb Primary School in
Mariental. Governor of the Hardap Region, Esm Isaack during her
address at the handing over ceremony expressed the importance of milk
as a nutritional supplement and her appreciation for the donation.

Director: Agri-Business at Namibia Dairies !Aimab Superfarm, Borney Britz assisting in

giving the learners a taste of the milk donated by Namibia Dairies to the schools feeding
program.

Invader bush gives energy

On 10 August the Minister of Agriculture, Water & Forestry, John Mutorwa visited the
Teufelsbach farm on invitation of Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) and Organic Energy
Solutions. The Minister was officially introduced to O&L Energys latest innovation that converts
invader bush to energy.
F.L.T.R Director of Organic Energy Solutions, Eike
Krafft; Gideon Shilongo, O&L Group Director:
Corporate Relations; Minister of Agriculture, Water &
Forestry, John Mutorwa; Director of Forestry, Joseph
Hailwa and Stefan Kondzilewski, Director: Organic
Energy Solutions.

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LOOKING BACK AT THE PAST 4 WEEKS
Boiler officially inaugurated at NBL Head Office
On Thursday, 24 August 2016, the Vice-President of the Republic of Namibia, Dr. Nicky Iyambo
officially inaugurated the countrys first biomass boiler at Namibia Breweries Limited. As
part of the Group vision metric of reducing our carbon footprint by 20 percent by the year
2019, the biomass boiler aims to replace at least 80 percent of the current 3600 tonnes of
Heavy Fuel Oil at NBLs plant in Windhoek with 7500 tonnes of woodchips. This in turn reduces
carbon dioxide emissions with at least 8000 tonnes per annum.

F.L.T.R the European Union (EU) Ambassador,

Jana Hybaskova; the Minister of Agriculture, Water
& Forestry, John Mutorwa; NBL Managing Director,
Wessie van der Westhuizen; Vice-President of the
Republic of Namibia, H.E. Dr. Nicky Iyambo, and
O&L Executive Chairman, Sven Thieme.

The Vice-President of the Republic of Namibia, H.E.

Dr. Nicky Iyambo speaking at the inauguration of
the N$50 Million biomass boiler investment by
Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL)

Home grown is best

The future of the home-grown barley project by
Namibia Breweries Limited looks bright , says
Project Manager, Martin Krafft. For the year to date,
377 hectares of barley has been planted (257
hectares at Ndonga Linena - 90km east of Rundu
and 120 hectares at Shadikongoro - 200 km east of
Rundu). The project expects to harvest about 1,800
tons of raw barley by the end of November 2016.

377 hectares of barley planted so far. The project

expects to harvest about 1,800 tons of raw barley
by the end of November 2016.

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LOOKING BACK AT THE PAST 4 WEEKS
NBL shakes on wages
NBL Manager: Human Capital, Timothy Izaks
(seated, left) confirms the signed wage
agreement for NBL employees by handshake,
with the Regional Coordinator of the Namibia
Food & Allied Workers Union (NAFAU), Simon
Muukapo, while the NBL negotiation team, other
NAFAU representatives, and shop stewards from
various NBL depots look on.

Education is key
The O&L Group handed of over a large plot of 36080 square meters of land valued at
N$1, 5 million to the Otavi Primary School, while B2Gold Namibia handed over eight classrooms
and an ablution block at a cost of over N$1,23 million.

In the photo above

In the photo above

F.L.T.R: George Shimaneni (Corporate Affairs

Manager - B2Gold Namibia) Moses !Omeb (Special
Advisor to the Governor of the Otjozondjupa
Region), ) Simon Tsuseb (The Director of
Education, Arts and Culture), Joe Tshekuzah (Real
Estate Development Manager of Broll Namibia,
subsidiary of the O&L Group), Mr. Josef Mokomelo
(Prinicpal of Otavi Primary School, Auriol Ashby
(CSR Manager - B2Gold Namibia) at the handing
over ceremony.

F.L.T.R: Auriol Ashby (CSR Manager - B2Gold

Namibia), Joe Tshekuzah (Real Estate
Development Manager at Broll Namibia - a
subsidiary of O&L Group), Moses !Omeb (Special
Advisor to the Governor of Otjozondjupa Region),
Josef Mokomelo (Principal of the Otavi Primary
School) Simon Tsuseb (Director of Education, Arts
and Culture Otjozondjupa Region), and George
Shimaneni (Corporate Affairs Manager - B2Gold
Namibia).

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LOOKING BACK AT THE PAST 4 WEEKS
Pick n Pay B1 City The Peoples Mall
Pick n Pay Namibia recently opened its 23rd store at B1 City Mall Katurura. His Worship, the
Mayor of the City of Windhoek, Cllr. Muesee Kazapua stressed on how the nation should take
hands in making a success of governments Harambee Prosperity Plan (HPP). Kazapua: The only
way to beat poverty in this country, is by taking hands - especially the private and public sector
to tackle this socio-economic crippler together.
Managing Director of PnP, Norbert Wurm in
his address said the opening of the PnP B1
City store marks another beacon of hope in
the development of Namibia. He stressed
that it is not only another opening of a PnP
store but also a celebration of PnPs
commitment to contribute to the well-being
of Namibia and her people and in this case,
particularly the people of Katutura

In the photo above a collage of the recent opening

of the Pick n Pay B1 City: The Peoples Mall Katutura

NBL reaffirms commitment toward CAN

NBL donated N$ 60, 000 to House Acacia Interim
home & another N$ 60, 000 towards the Dr AB May
Cancer Care Centre @ Windhoek Central Hospital.
NBL remains committed to help CAN, its staff and
volunteers make House Acacia a home away from
home for those afflicted by cancer. NBL and the O&L
Group at large share a long relationship with CAN and
also supports other fundraising projects such as the
Cancer Ball of Namibia and Blue Breakfast in support Photo above: Abrie du Plooy, NBL Manager
Logistics (left) handed over the N$120 000
of men fighting cancer in Namibia.
donation to the CEO of the Cancer Association of
Namibia (CAN), Rolf Hansen

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LOOKING BACK AT THE PAST 4 WEEKS
Glitz & Glamour at 2016 Value Star Awards
With a theme Calling all O&L Ambassadors our value star winners of F15/F16 arrived
dressed to kill and at the recent Value Star Awards held at the Windhoek Country Club 12
August 2016. The evening took off with the enegetic Alfred Adriaan as master of ceremonies
and as part of the evenings entertainment we had the Strength couple and the Mirror Man
with lasers leaving our guests in awe.
The 2016 best Male artist NAMA winner, BigBen was also part of the evenings entertainment
and ensured that the stars remained on the dance floor long after the formalities were
completed.
The invited guests were treated to a meat buffet on the tables and the evening was rounded
off with a magnum ice cream as desert and a goodie bag made up of some of our very own
products and promotional items.
MVA
A big thank you to all the Employee Engagement mentees for owning the whole with the
logistical arrangements of the 2016 Value Star Awards.

VALUE STAR AWARDS 2016

As part of the fun, the SLT members of Hangana Seafood

confirmed their attendance in the Super Hero attire.
They even sent through their declines in a creative way.

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Wellness topic for the month of September: Depression

Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad. But these feelings are usually short-lived
and pass within a couple of days. When you have depression, it interferes with
daily life and causes pain for both you and those who care about you.
Depression is a common but serious illness. Many people with a depressive illness
never seek treatment. But the majority, even those with the most severe
depression, can get better with treatment. Medications, psychotherapies, and
other methods can effectively treat people with Depression.
Signs of depression:

Persistent sad, anxious, or empty feelings

Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
Feeling of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
Irritabilty, restlessness
Loss of interest in activities or hobbies
Fatigue & decreased energy
Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, excessive sleeping
Overeating, or appetite loss
Thoughts of suicide
Aches or pains, headaches, cramps or digestive problems

Some facts on suicide and the

prevention thereof
Namibia has one of the highest suicide rates in the
world. During 2013, a total of 473 people committed
suicide. Of the people who took their own lives in
2014, 84% were male, while 16% were female.
The highest percentage - 14% - was recorded in the
Ohangwena Region, 2nd in line are Omusati and
Khomas regions with 13%. The youngest suicide
case was of a 12-year-old, with the oldest person
aged 88.

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Wellness Quiz
The Wellness Coordinator for the Northern Regions,
Alsina Ndeevelo ran a Wellness Quiz amongst the
managers based in the northern regions. Out of 20
line managers and area managers that she invited
to participate, only 6 participated. The Quiz asked
questions about the Group Wellness Department
and employee wellness in general. The winner of
the Quiz was Michael Henn, Sales Manager at
NBL Oshakati, scoring the highest in the
competition and winning a N$2,000 Pick n Pay
Voucher.
Alsina commented that Michael participates in most
of the wellness interventions, and she believes
participating
in
the
wellness
interventions
advantaged him to understand and answer most
questions.
Congratulations Michael, we hope you enjoy your
prize! We would also like to thank everyone for
participating in the competition.
Prostate Cancer campaign
Prostate Cancer is the most common male cancer in Namibia. 1 in
8 men will develop this cancer during their lifetime. Most men are
diagnosed after the age of 50 years but it can develop a lot earlier
especially in men with a family history of prostate cancer along the
male line.
Early diagnosis is crucial!!!
At this point this Cancer can be cured most of the time.
The Group Wellness Department will commence with a Prostate
Cancer Campaign on Monday, 19 September 2016. This Campaign
makes provision for the Groups male employees to test for
Prostate Cancer. The test is voluntary and free of charge.

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NEW TALENT FOR O&L GROUP
The Talent Attraction Programme (TAP) focuses on attracting and retaining dynamic Namibian
graduates who display the passion and potential to be developed into future Leaders of the O&L
Group. The latest intake happened on Monday 15 August 2016.

Young 1s

Executive Chairman of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, Sven Thieme
(seated, right) and the O&L Group Director: Human Capital, Berthold
Mukuahima (seated, left) earlier this week engaged with the 2016 O&L
Talent Attraction Program (TAP) intakes, together with the O&L Group
Leadership Team. The 2016 TAP intakes are F.L.T.R. (standing) Kleophas
Malima, Rebecca Harases, Janri Engelbrecht, Loide Ithindi, Lossert
Shatumbu and Loide Nashilongo.

TROUBLESHOOTING YAMMER
A note to all employees experiencing difficulty to access yammer (O&L Social
network). For further access to Yammer please re-register with your ol.na domain
as the olfitra email address is no longer relevant.
For assistance please contact Christella at christella.Nasilowski@ol.na

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LONG SERVICE AWARDS

Employee

OPCO

Years of
service

David Shikongo

Namibia Breweries

10 years

Martha Shilongo

Pick n Pay

10 years

Ndaendelao Nghifekwena

Pick n Pay

10 years

Marlene Marais

Namibia Dairies

10 years

Sylvi Hamata

Namibia Dairies

10 years

Lukas Shatika

Namibia Dairies

10 years

Katrina Links

Namibia Dairies

15 years

Bernatus Joseph

Pick n Pay

15 years

David Niingo

Namibia Dairies

20 years

Moses Bonifasius

Namibia Dairies

20 years

Kay Isenberg

Namibia Breweries

25 years

Nestor Thomas

Pick n Pay

30 years

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CELEBRATING OUR VALUE
STARS
AUGUST 2016
LETS DO IT

Roger Bock
Hulda Haukambe
Client Manager Front Desk Operator
Dimension Data
- Broll

Aini Ndjoba
Laboratory Technician
Namibia Dairies

Asser Gaoxab
Operator Building
& Maintenance Hangana Seafood

Henco Serdyn
SAP EWM Consultant
O&L Centre

Quinton Mouton
Machine
Foreman Kraatz Marine

Andreas Shaningwa
Driver / Handyman
Mokuti O&L Leisure

Constein Neidel
Utilities Operator Namibia Breweries

Veripi Kazondunge
Projects Administrator
- Pick n Pay Support
Office