While Rock and Owen were worried about the drought in Windhoek, Windhoek Governor Pat Needham was receiving several businessmen from the British mainland at his official residence.
Pat Needham's official residence is the official residence of Leutwein, the former German Governor in South-West Africa. It is a medieval-style German castle, made of white marble and brown granite produced locally in Windhoek.
Built in a simple style and unique shape, it is one of the few ancient buildings in Windhoek.
However, Pete Needham was not satisfied with this official residence. After being successfully elected as governor, Pete Needham decided to build a more modern governor's mansion for himself in the city center. By then, this castle would be
Instead of using it for other purposes, a museum seems to be a good choice.
Several businessmen from the UK want to develop diamond mines and gold mines in Windhoek State.
Mining is one of the three major economic pillars of Windhoek State. The other two are animal husbandry and fishery. The world-famous Karakul lamb skin is produced in Windhoek. The fur produced by this sheep is similar to that of mink.
Fur is also called the two pillars of the international fur industry.
Windhoek is also very rich in fishery resources. The main cod and sardines produced have long been famous. The Rhodesian Food Company has a processing plant in Windhoek. The canned products produced are exported to Europe and the United States and are very popular.
Lambskin from Windhoek is mainly supplied to Itno as a raw material for the production of high-end clothing by Itno.
The food processing industry was the domain of Rhodesian companies. British businessmen could not intervene, so mining became the last option.
In fact, it is not easy. During Philip's tenure, he announced that all underground mineral resources in southern Africa belong to the federal government. No one is allowed to develop privately without the approval of the federal government, and the Windhoek state government cannot bypass the federal government.
However, the profits from mining are too great, not to mention diamond mines and gold mines. The mines in Windhoek can also employ Africans for production, which makes many people flock to them.
"If the state government can help Mr. Charles obtain mining rights from the federal government, then Mr. Charles is willing to bear the construction costs of the governor's residence, and will donate a library to Windhoek and give corresponding dividends to the state government every year."
Ted Needham's personal secretary was his nephew William Needham, and it was William Needham who hired these British businessmen.
Pat Needham was a German born in Whale Bay. However, Peter Needham did not become a German citizen after his birth, but became a British citizen. Therefore, after the separation of Dias State, Peter Needham became a German citizen.
Damm is eligible to run for governor.
Pat Needham himself was a successful fur trader. With his good relationship with Itno, he was successfully elected as the governor of Windhoek as the candidate of the Liberal Party.
"That's it?" Pat Needham was dissatisfied.
It is a good thing to build the governor's mansion, but it is not of much benefit to Pete Needham himself. After all, Pete Needham has a term. When Pete Needham's term expires, he will not be able to build the governor's mansion.
Move away.
Donating the library is also a good thing, but it has nothing to do with Pat Needham. It is the city of Windhoek that benefits, not Pat Needham's personal property.
As for the annual dividend to the state government, this is of course a good thing, but it is not for Pete Needham himself, so--
"Of course there are other benefits. Hasn't Steve always been dissatisfied with his job? Mr. Charles can provide Steve with a job that satisfies him, and Mr. Charles has a property in London that is urgently needed to be transferred. It is in a good location.
, good quality and low price." William added more and more. Compared with the income from the mine, these are just a drop in the bucket.
"That's pretty much it—so how do we get permission from the federal government?" Pat Needham was finally satisfied, but he still had a lot of work to do to get these benefits.
"Last year, Congress clearly stipulated that states can develop mineral resources in an orderly manner. On the premise of ensuring profits and taxes, as long as they do not cause major pollution to the environment, they can declare it. Of course, there is a fee for declaration, but I think this fee, Mr. Charles
He should be willing to take it on." William is well prepared. Needless to say, Mr. Charles must have invested a lot of money in William, otherwise William would not be so dedicated.
"If you want to make profits without causing pollution, let the gentlemen in Congress try to see if it can be done -" Pat Needham almost said it and stood up for it, but this was impossible. If Congress directly intervened,
, then there would be nothing to do with Pat Needham.
"This is Mr. Charles' problem -" William smiled. Charles is British. Even if he violates relevant regulations, the federal government cannot go to the British mainland to arrest him.
"Dad, telegram from the Palace of Justice -" Pat Needham's son Steve pushed in the door. He now works the same as William and is also Pat Needham's secretary.
They are both secretaries, but they receive different levels of attention.
Secretaries also have a hierarchy. In the Windhoek State Government, William is the first secretary, but Steve is only the third secretary. There is a huge difference in work ability. Pat Needham has to rely more on his work.
His nephew, not his own son.
Therefore, Steve is very dissatisfied with his job and hopes to have a job that is easy and well-paid.
The federal government in Southern Africa has strict supervision on this issue, and Pat Needham was unable to arrange such a job for his son. Fortunately, he still had Charles.
"I've said many times, don't call me Dad during working hours, call me Mr. Governor." Pete Needham hated iron, so William never called Pete Needham Uncle during working hours.
"Yes, Mr. Governor, this is a telegram from the Palace of Justice -" Steve didn't take it seriously. When he handed the telegram to Pat Needham, the bright diamond watch on his wrist almost blinded him.
Dam's eyes.
"Where did you get the money to buy the watch?" Pat Needham couldn't bear it. Although he was wealthy, he was not so rich that he could just spend thousands of rands to buy a watch.
The key is that the influence is not good. As a wealthy businessman, Pete Needham can spend as much luxury jewelry as he wants, and the federal government of Southern Africa encourages it. If the rich don't spend money, how can we expect the poor to spend money?
As governor, Pete Needham must pay attention to his image and not be too eye-catching, especially in terms of money. Creating a simple and people-friendly image is more conducive to Pete Needham's personality.
"Can't I pick it up?" Steve was also dissatisfied. The old man was too lenient. You wanted to create a character, but I didn't need to.
"Put it back where you picked it up. Don't let me remind you a second time." Pat Needham reminded himself not to be angry. This is his own child and he cannot be slapped to death.
The income of the third secretary of the state government is not low in southern Africa, about R500 per year.
Even so, to buy the latest luxury watch, you need to save at least three to five years' salary. This thing is not made for ordinary people.
The supervisory department in Southern Africa is very powerful, including not only agents from Bullard's office, but also investigators from the General Administration of Taxation, secret police from the Ministry of Justice, etc., etc. Pat Needham himself didn't even know that Windward
How many secret agents from the federal government are there in the state government?
It’s not whether there are any, but how many there are.
"If you don't buy it for me, why don't I make money and buy it myself?" Steve still doesn't know that society is dangerous. Young people are always like this and don't know how high the sky is.
"Okay, then tell me, where did you earn the money?" Pat Needham was not in the mood to read the telegram and discussed this issue seriously with Steve.
"I provided some business information to a few friends, and this is the legitimate remuneration I deserve." Steve was proud. It was so easy for second-generation officials to make money.
"What kind of friend? What kind of business information? Since it is legal remuneration, have you applied for a tax return?" Pat Needham asked three times, leaving Steve speechless.
"If you didn't have a father who was a governor, what kind of friends do you think you would have? As a graduate who has just stepped out of school, what incredible business information do you have? And you are paid legally. I bet that even if it is legal
You can't even pay the taxes you should pay!" Pat Needham knew his son very well. Speaking of which, Steve also came from a well-known family and graduated from Nyasaland University, but Steve
Peter Needham paid for my husband's qualifications to enter the University of Nyasaland.
It is not appropriate to describe it as buying with money. A more appropriate term should be that it is operated legally.
Nyasaland University is the same as the top universities in the United Kingdom and the United States. Scores are not the only factor in admissions. If you perform particularly well in certain aspects, Nyasaland University can also admit you under special conditions. This makes it possible for many people who want to be gold-plated but do not have the strength.
Opportunities are provided to the rich.
For example, donate a batch of books to Nyasaland Library.
For example, sponsoring a scientific research project at Nyasaland University on the grounds of scientific research.
If you really can't, just make a donation to the Nyasaland University Foundation that the foundation can't refuse. There are many ways to do it, and there will always be one that suits you.
In order for Steve to enter the University of Nyasaland, Peter Needham spent a full Rand 50,000.
With this money, not to mention the University of Nyasaland, all universities in the world can open their doors to Steve.
"I am making full use of all my resources. My dear father, this is what you taught me." Steve is not ashamed. This sentence is correct in itself, but it is wrong to use it here.
The so-called full utilization of resources also depends on where they are used. If you use them well, you will have outstanding abilities. If you use them poorly, even your own father will be implicated.
