Day: June 23, 2024

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Over N.dollar 400 000 raised at Eenhana Gala Dinner


An amount of N.dollars 414 470 was raised at a gala dinner held on Saturday ahead of the Eenhana Annual Trade and Business Expo in Eenhana.

The 14th edition of the Eenhana Trade and Business Expo is being held under the theme; ‘Reviving Local Economy Through Business Resilience, Innovation and Diversification.’

The expo will run from 29 July to 04 August 2024.

Speaking at the gala dinner, Minister of Finance, Iipumbu Shiimi said business people should play their part because development is a partnership between the public and private sectors, and without entrepreneurship, one will not be able to develop a country or region as they need the business sector.

According to Shiimi, developing the country is hard but possible, as countries that have attained what is called an industrialised status have taken more than 100 years to reach that state.

‘Government’s role is to ensure that key infrastructure is in place, such as roads and water infrastructure, so that development can take place,’ he said.

Shiimi
further indicated that they now need to start thinking about how to generate income in this economy by building on basic skills to grow the region’s economy.

Speaking at the same occasion, Eenhana Mayor, Omri-Onn Kavandje indicated that they are reinventing the theme of last year’s expo in a process that requires collaboration.

‘The significance of this theme lies in business survival amid unforeseen situations and any disasters that might hit any sector locally and regionally. By embracing innovation and introducing more products and service lines, this will complement the efforts to ensure the survival of businesses, which are the backbone of the economy of Eenhana town, Ohangwena Region, and Namibia as a whole,’ he said.

Kavandje stressed that events of this magnitude play a crucial role in showcasing their organisation’s culture, values, and brand image.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

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Government remains committed to supporting farmers: Schlettwein


Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein said government remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting farmers and rural communities.

Schlettwein, in a speech read on his behalf at the launch of the Kadila Poultry Farm in Okahandja on Friday, called on the Meat Board, the Ministry of Industrialization and Trade, and all industry players to ensure there is a robust local market for local production.

‘It is crucial that we prioritise and support Namibian products, fostering a self-sufficient and thriving agricultural sector. Moreover, the jobs created here will provide stable incomes for many families, contributing to the overall economic development of our country,’ he said.

Schlettwein added that Kadila Poultry Farm will increase Namibia’s poultry production capacity, thereby reducing the country’s reliance on imports, keeping more of the wealth within the country’s borders and strengthening the food supply chain.

‘We are not just inaugurating a new poultry farm, we are celebr
ating the spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation, and private sector initiative that drives our nation forward,’ he said.

He said that the project is geared to not only create much-needed employment opportunities, but is also aimed at strengthening Namibia food basket with poultry produce, adding that the agricultural sector has always been the backbone of the Namibia’s economy, providing sustenance, employment and hope to countless Namibian families.

‘Let us remember that Kadila is a symbol of what we can achieve when the private sector and the community work together with a shared purpose, it reminds us that progress is made through collaboration, dedication, and a steadfast belief in our potential,’ he said.

Kadila Poultry Farm is a 100 per cent Namibian-owned broiler producer that will operates a six-house broiler farm with a capacity of producing 400 tons of poultry meat per month and is expected to create over 350 jobs once fully operational.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

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UNAM, ||Kharas Governor’s office provide mushroom cultivation training


The Office of the ||Kharas Governor, in collaboration with the University of Namibia (UNAM) Centre of Research Services, has trained about 13 women in the cultivation of oyster mushrooms between Monday and Friday.



According to Fimanekeni Shivute, a researcher for multidisciplinary research at UNAM, who was also the facilitator of the training, the initiative formed part of the agriculture integrated project that the governor’s office has embarked on, which consists of the cultivation of rice, mushrooms, and vegetables.



‘The project is integrated in a way that the three productions feed each other. First, we start with the cultivation of rice. After the rice harvest, we use the straw of the rice to cultivate mushrooms because mushrooms need a growing substrate, and the rice straw can be the substrate. After we have cultivated the mushrooms, there is something that remains in the bag that is considered waste, which we can then use as compost for the vegetables,’ she said.



The training took place Friday at Farm Goenbult, covering topics such as mushroom cultures, spawn preparation, the mixing and pasteurising substrate, setting up mushroom houses, and watering, among others. At the end of the training, the women mixed the mushroom spawn with the damp straw, which is expected to yield mushrooms within six weeks.



Speaking to Nampa, 35-year-old Emmarentia Fleermuys, who was one of the participants in the training, said, ‘The training really taught us how to cultivate mushrooms in a fast, safe, and cheap way. One can do it anywhere, even at our houses. I also plan to share the information with others so we can do something for ourselves and make a livelihood and change circumstances at home.’



||Kharas Governor, Aletha Frederick, urged for teamwork among stakeholders within the region to ensure that the centre becomes a catalyst for agricultural development, not only in ||Kharas but across Namibia, noting that collective effort can create a future where agriculture is not just a source of livelihood but a catalyst for progress and prosperity.



‘The future of our region, and indeed our nation, lies in the hands of our youth and women. By investing in their agricultural education and empowering them with the skills they need to succeed, we are investing in a brighter, more prosperous future for all,’ she stressed.





Source: The Namibia Press Agency



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Nujoma remembers late sister as pillar of strength


Founding President, Dr Sam Nujoma, said his late sister, Frieda Nandjala Daniel, was their pillar of strength and a fountain of wisdom.

Nujoma made the remarks during Daniel’s funeral at Oneeke Cemetery at Etunda in the Omusati Region on Saturday.

Nujoma said that he affectionately called her Nandjala gwaNdani Shilandula Shandje, a name which he will never forget.

‘She was a force to be reckoned with and who would know that better than me as she follows me? She had a strong voice, an aura that you cannot ignore,’ he said.

He added that although life threw some curveballs. her way, Daniel always seemed up to the task of meeting those challenges.

Nujoma said his sister was always a fighter and that as a result, they had every confidence that she would soundly defeat the illness that had threatened her.

Moreover, he noted that they knew that she had so much more to give, to teach, to share with her children, grandchildren and the entire family.

‘As I stand here before you all today, looking out at the man
y lives she touched, I know that she has achieved what she set out to and she will always be remembered for her warmth and generosity, as well as for her unflagging optimism, and her great big motherly and grandmother’s heart,’ he added.

Nujoma stressed that his sister had set an example of courage and compassion that inspired everyone who knew her.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

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Man allegedly commits suicide by hanging at Otavi


A 28-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by hanging inside his sleeping room at Farm Klein Otavi in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday evening.

Namibian Police Force (NamPol) head of community affairs in the region, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, in a media statement issued to Nampa on Sunday said the deceased was identified by his close relatives the same night as Gert Alwayn van der Linden.

‘The deceased allegedly used a rope to hang himself around his neck against the ceiling roof of his sleeping room on Saturday night at 21h00,’ Mbeha said.

No suicide note was found and no foul play is suspected.

In a separate incident, a 31-year-old man, identified as Robert Tsibeb, was found in the bushes of Extension Nine residential area at Grootfontein in the early hours of Saturday morning.

According to Mbeha, the body was discovered lying in a pool of blood, with multiple head injuries.

‘It is suspected Tsibeb might have been attacked by unknown suspects,’ said Mbeha.

The police officer stated that Ts
ibeb was found in a non-responsive state at 03h00 and he was then taken to the Grootfontein State Hospital, where he died while receiving medical treatment.

Hi next of kin have been informed of his death, said Mbeha.

No arrest has been made in connection with the incident and police investigations continue.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

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Lihongo lived a life of hard work and sacrifice: Mbumba


President Nangolo Mbumba said the late Reverend Asser Kazumba Lihongo lived an admirable life defined by

hard-work, sacrifice and dedication.

Lihongo, a veteran of the liberation struggle was buried at the Mupini Cemetery in the Kavango West Region on Saturday, after he died on 10 June at the Rundu State Hospital at the age of 92.

Mbumba conferred him with an Official Funeral.

In his statement read on his behalf by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Peya Mushelenga, Mbumba said Lihongo significantly contributed to the progress of the religious fraternity and the Namibian Liberation Struggle.

‘Reverend Lihongo’s contribution extended far beyond the church walls. He served as a PLAN fighter, providing vital intelligence and support to SWAPO. He was arrested countless times alongside other veterans like Amos Kanime, Jaakko Kangayi, Herson Nghilindilwa, and many others,’ Mbumba said.

Lihongo, a theologian, studied bible translation in England and South Africa was responsible for tra
nslating the bible into Rukwangali.

He also worked as a teacher and served as a parish pastor. In 1965, he was ordained as an Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN) pastor.

He is survived by a daughter.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency