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Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday visited several soup kitchens in Omaheke, where she handed over food items as part of her visit to the region to assess efforts in mitigating malnutrition.

In her remarks, the deputy prime minister urged women to take care of their children and ensure that they are protected, and to also avoid bars and shebeens.

“As a woman, I am appealing to my constituency of women, God has given us that noble task of carrying a human being for nine months, and it is our responsibility to make sure that these human beings are taken care of until the last day of their lives,” Nandi-Ndaitwah said.

During her visit, issues such as the lack of sufficient food and facilities and the lack of services such as electricity and proper sanitation were raised by the different representatives of the centres.

Johana Nakale of the Tuerijandjera Soup Kitchen in Gobabis said she takes care of children mainly from poor families, those who do not have parents and children from marginalised communities.

The centre accommodates children aged up to 16 years and has volunteer teachers.

“We have a lot of challenges, even the land we are operating on belongs to the municipality. This is not my land, it belongs to the Gobabis Municipality,” Nakale said.

The deputy prime minister was joined by the parliamentary committee on gender equality, social development and family affairs.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

The National Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) has raised an amount of N.dollars 410 000 in pledges for schools in the Zambezi Region, as part of its 11th edition of the National Fish Consumption Day (NFCD) celebrations.

The NFCD will take place at Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region on 28 September through a collaboration between the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), NFCPT and stakeholders, under the theme: ‘Celebrating our Oceans Reward.’

The pledges were raised during the NFCD gala dinner which took place in Walvis Bay on Saturday evening.

The NFCD was initiated in 2012 to promote fish consumption at the regional level but has over the years since been rolled out in 10 host regions.

In his keynote speech, Fisheries and Marine Resources Derek Klazen applauded NFCPT’s efforts to popularise a culture of consuming fish through consumer education as well as adding value beyond and above its primary mandate.

Klazen expressed that the NFCD is an occasion at which Namibian fish should be celebrated and should therefore benefit everyone.

“We remind ourselves of the nutritional and economic benefits of eating Namibian fish and these are the main objectives of why the Government established the National Fish Consumption Promotion Trust,” he stated.

The minister henceforth called upon the Katima Mulilo town council and the Municipality of Windhoek to provide suitable land for NFCPT to construct retail fish shops that will provide ample retail experience to its customers.

Chairperson of NFCPT Board of Trustees Suzan Ndjaleka said this year’s NFCD’s theme not only calls for recognising the abundance and nutrients seafood the Namibian ocean provide but also emphasises the economic ecological significance it invites Namibians to celebrate this year.

Zambezi Governor Alufea Sampofu in his acceptance speech expressed his gratitude towards the pledges and donations, noting that the funds will go a long way in alleviating school poverty in his region.

“In the Zambezi Region, we have dilapidated schools, classrooms. We still have traditional structures of sticks and mud and some learners are still learning and living in tents,” Sampofu expressed.

Hardap Region will host the 12th edition of the NFCD.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

The Oshikoto Regional Director in the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (MEAC) Alleta Eises has called on the 225 schools in the region to report their needs to their respective circuits so the directorate can intervene.

Eises made the call in an interview with Nampa on Friday, following requests by a number of schools for donations from members of the public.

She said some schools have similar challenges and should a school is in need of construction, infrastructure and furniture, they have to be added on a priority list within their circuit which will then be forwarded by the circuit inspector to the regions so the regions work on the priority of the circuit.

“The principals must determine with the circuit inspector if they are on the priority list and make their needs known to the inspector so we can intervene as a directorate”, said Eises.

She said the ministry has a development budget which is too small and at times need the public and partners to assist.

One such school is the Ashihaya Primary School in Onyuulaye circuit which is in need of building materials to build classrooms and an administration block.

The school which has classes made out of corrugated iron sheets currently has 174 learners and seven teachers.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

Ondo State Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed appreciation to the people of the state and the State Executive Council for supporting him while he acted in place of Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Akure by his

Press Secretary, Mr Kenneth Odusola-Stevenson in Akure.

Aiyedatiwa described the return of Akeredolu as a dedication to the mandate of the people of the state.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akeredolu proceeded on medical leave for about three months and resumed on Friday.

The deputy governor, who had acted for the period said that he was in constant touch with him throughout the period.

He said, “This shows my concern for the welfare of the people of the state and I am grateful to the Almighty God for granting our governor an improved health and a safe trip back home.

“Like I had said on a number of occasions, Mr governor was in touch with us throughout that period and that was why we continued to assure the people of the state that there was no cause for alarm over his health.

“That he has resumed duties immediately after returning to the country is a testament to his commitment to the mandate given to him twice by the people of Ondo State.

“His swift resumption also shows his determination to work for them till the last day of his administration,” he said.

Aiyedatiwa acknowledged the prayers of the people of the state for Akeredolu in the last three months and thanked them for showing their love.

“I want to also thank them for the support given me as acting governor during the absence of the governor. I am indeed grateful for the show of love for this administration.

“As we all welcome back Mr. Governor to office, I pray that God Almighty will continue to protect, guide and grant him strength as he continues to lead the good people of Ondo State towards transformational development,” Aiyedatiwa said.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria

A foetus estimated to be between two to three months, was discovered in a riverbed at the Rocky Crest residential area on Friday.

According to the Namibian Police Force’s daily incident report, the foetus was discovered at 09h20 in a lunch box by members of the public who went searching for food in wheelie bins and informed a security guard, who then informed the police immediately.

The foetus was taken to the police mortuary for storage and police investigations continue.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

The police in the Oshana Region are investigating a case of robbery with aggravating circumstances after four victims were reportedly robbed of N.dollars 10 000 and other valuable items at Ongwediva, on Friday.

According to the Oshana Community Affairs Officer Inspector Thomas Aiyambo on Saturday, the incident occurred at a house near the Gabriel Taapopi Secondary School at around 23h00, when the victims were returning from their place of business where they sell raw and cooked meat.

“It is alleged that the victims aged 20, 26, 29 and 34, were ambushed by three unknown suspects who were hiding inside the yard and attacked them while they were opening the door. They then threatened them with two pistols, forced them into the house and demanded money,” he said.

The robbers got away with a cash amount of N.dollars 10,000, a television set and four cellphones, he said.

No arrest has been made and the stolen items were not recovered.

Police investigation into the matter continues.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency