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Ouagadougou: A faith-based association in the diocese of Ouahigouya, called Wend-Bénédo (God is our guide) and led by Sister Suzanne Ouédraogo, offered 100 dignity kits on July 30, 2024 to displaced women internal residents living in the commune of Kongoussi.

Each kit includes, among other things, 2 barrels with lids, a bucket, 2 kettles, a travel bag, 3 loincloths, 10 balls of soap, a mosquito net, 2 pairs of shoes.

There are also 2 toothbrushes, toothpaste, ointment, a dozen pairs of underwear, etc., worth more than 50,000 FCFA.

According to the coordinator of the association, Sister Suzanne Ouédraogo, this assistance to internally displaced women from Kongoussi was able to materialize with the support of the association SOLIDARITÉ ENTREMONTS ET PEUPLES, which was kind enough to make financial resources available to Wend- Benedo.

‘We were very sensitive when we saw certain women who lack the minimum for their dignity.

This is why we approached the association SOLIDARITÉ ENTREMONTS ET PEUPLES which agre
ed to support us to relieve the women. It’s symbolic, but we think this donation can help them temporarily,’ she said.

The provincial director in charge of Bam Humanitarian Action, Zoénabou Ouédraogo, congratulated Wend-Bénédo for this gesture which, according to her, is more than symbolic.

‘We often see dignity kits handed out to women. But such kits I have never seen. These are very substantial kits and we thank you, as well as your partner EntreMonde, for this great gesture of solidarity,’ noted the provincial director before inviting the beneficiaries to make good use of the donation.

The representative of the beneficiaries, Zara Sawadogo, also thanked the association and its coordinator for the support. She reassured donors that the material received will be well used.

As a reminder, the Wend-Bénédo association was created in 2004. It primarily intervenes in the care of orphans and vulnerable children. As of July 30, 2024, 52 orphans affected by terrorism are cared for by the structure.

Source: Bur
kina Information Agency

Ouagadougou: The High Commissioner of the Bam province, Adama Jean Yves Béré, joined the Popular Action for Community Entrepreneurship this August 3, 2024 in Kongoussi, before inviting the populations to commit massively.

It was through a public conference which brought together all the driving forces of the Bam province that the Cooperative Society with Board of Directors ‘Building the Future’ (SCOOP-CA/BA), developed the vision of the National Agency for the Promotion of Community Entrepreneurship (APEC) for the benefit of participants.

According to the secretary general of SCOOP-CA/BA, APEC’s technical partner, Sanoussa Sawadogo, APEC is divided into four major projects.

This involves drilling to boost agricultural production, the construction of two tomato processing plants in Bobo-Dioulasso and Tenkodogo, the production of gold on site, and finally the construction of ‘a purchasing center for the benefit of producers.

For him, only patriotic commitment through massive subscriptions can help finance t
hese projects, the cost of which is estimated at 100 billion FCFA.

The high commissioner of the province of Bam, Adama Jean Yves Béré, and the prefect president of the special delegation of Kongoussi, Abel Dayamba, each subscribed to the project immediately.

The High Commissioner also invited the populations of the Bam province to join the project by subscribing and paying for shares.

‘APEC is a project initiated by the President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. This is why I invite you to register massively for the success of the project,’ explained the High Commissioner.

Remember that APEC representatives sit at Kongoussi town hall and that registrations are still continuing.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

OSHAKATI Former learners and teachers of Mwadhina Gwanembenge Combined School raised about N.dollars 300 000 during a school reunion on Friday.:SHAKATI Former learners and teachers of Mwadhina Gwanembenge Combined School raised about N.dollars 300 000 during a school reunion on Friday.

The funds will be used to renovate the dilapidated infrastructure at the school.

Speaking at the occasion, Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu indicated that they celebrate the rich history and remarkable achievements of their school, which remains a beacon of excellence that has consistently produced professionals who have made significant contributions to their nation and beyond.

According to Iipumbu, the school was established for the purposes of academic and moral education, with a key aspect on religious education.

‘Investing in education is not a task that can be shouldered by the government alone, as it is their collective responsibility that requires the active participation of individuals, businesses, and communities,’ she said.

Iipumbu then urged the school management to also acknowledge and safeguard all kinds of assistance provided to them.

School Principal Immanuel Aron, said that their aim is to create an environment that will continue to inspire future generations of learners to come.

According to Aron, they want to turn their vision for the school into a reality by ensuring it becomes a place of excellence and innovation.

The former learners and teachers of Mwadhina Gwanembenge CS gathered at the school grounds to reminisce about their years at the school.

The event was held under the theme, ‘Celebrating Our past, Embracing Our Present, and Investing in the Future of the Namibian Child’.:

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

WINDHOEK: The Electoral Commission (ECN) has announced that from 29 July to 01 August, a total of 152 472 eligible voters were registered.

The ECN on Friday in Windhoek made the announcement after the successful conclusion of the 4th General Registration of Voters (GRV) on 1 August 2024.

This figure represents an average of 38,002 registered voters per day, marking the highest turnout recorded since the commencement of the GRV.

Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer, Peter Shaama stated that the overall cumulative number of eligible Namibians registered as voters, both within the country and at Namibian diplomatic missions abroad, now stands at 1,467,604.

This represents a turnout of 91 per cent of eligible voters for the GRV, he said.

‘The Commission extended its gratitude to all registered voters and electoral stakeholders who supported the voter education campaigns throughout the GRV. The collective efforts of stakeholders in enhancing the Commission’s communication drive and strategy to register eligi
ble voters have been invaluable,’ he said.

Shaama added that following the 2024 Electoral Calendar, the Commission will now begin demobilising the registration teams both locally and internationally, and return all registration materials and equipment to the ECN Headquarters.

This will be followed by the uploading of the registration data to the Central Server and the commencement of the Automatic Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) process, data segregation, and the production of the Provisional Voters Register (PVR), he stated.

‘The PVR will be published in the Government Gazette on 29 August 2024 and will be available for inspection and objections at designated locations, which will be announced later, within the timelines set in the Electoral Calendar,’ he concluded.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

Swapo Party Member of Parliament, Natangwe Iithete, has urged the community of Ogongo to continue supporting Swapo, as it is the only party that stands for the truth.

Iithete was speaking during a mini rally held at Epangu village in the Omusati Region on Saturday, saying that they should put aside their differences.

According to Iithete, no political organisation can guide Namibians to better times like Swapo, which fought for Namibia’s independence.

‘Numerous opposition parties have come and gone without fulfilling their commitments to the nation’s advancement. Let us help Swapo lead the Namibian people for the benefit of future generations,’ he said.

He added that Swapo brought peace, and it is because of the peace brought by Swapo that they can live freely.

Iithete stressed that they were colonised for too long, yet Swapo liberated the people.

He urged people to have faith in Swapo, the only party that is concerned with the welfare of all Namibians, rather than falling for the tricks of newly founded political parties.

‘Many of these individuals came from Swapo, so we cannot have people claiming to want to clean up the system they were a part of when they had the opportunity to do so in the past,’ he added.

He then urged the people to vote for the Swapo Party during the 27 November 2024 Presidential election and to vote for Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the party’s first female presidential candidate.

Iithete also called on former members of the party who had left to return, saying that Swapo is ready to welcome them back.

Ogongo district coordinator for Swapo, Alweendo Leonhard Nangolo, indicated that they are ready to lead Swapo for the betterment of the Namibian people.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

Outjo Secondary School (SS) maintained its academic dominance at the recent Kunene Regional Education Directorate annual award ceremony held at Ehomba Combined School, approximately 120 km outside Opuwo.

On Friday, Outjo SS’s outstanding 2023 academic achievements earned them the highest honours at the event, which recognises national examination achievements for both Senior Secondary Certificates and the Advanced Subsidiary. Outjo SS attained both the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSCO) and the National Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) honours, securing 90 per cent of the awards. The school has maintained its status quo, achieving this distinction for the past three consecutive years.

Outjo SS received 37 individual and collective prizes, the most ever awarded to a single school in the Kunene region. The school received the best overall performing NSSCO and AS awards, as well as teacher awards for achieving 70 per cent or higher in better grades at both NSSCO and AS levels
.

July Schmidt and Upi Kapi shared the gold trophy for their outstanding overall performance in the NSSCO category last year, each scoring 35 points. Outjo’s OK Grocer awarded the top performers in both categories a prize of N.dollars 2 000.

Desteria Guriras received the best overall award in the AS category, which she shared with fellow student Macdonald Oaseb. They both received N.dollars 2 500 from Outjo’s OK Grocer.

Two Outjo SS teachers were also recognised for maintaining a perfect record in a variety of subjects at both the NSSCO and AS levels. Genevive Nghiyolwa won gold in Physical Science, and Mbomboro Ndinelago received gold for achieving a perfect score in Home Economics. They each received laptop computers as a reward for their efforts. In addition to these individual honours, Outjo won the bronze medal in the AS-level best-performing school category.

Other top-performing schools included Putuavanga Secondary School and Mureti High School, which won gold and silver, respectively. Kamanjab Com
bined School won gold in the NSSCO category.

Sophia Fredrieck, the region’s education director, attended the ceremony and urged participants to work together to enhance the region’s overall performance.

‘We have to work and find ways on how best we can work with less to achieve the best results and be the best-performing region,’ she advised.

Fredrieck also stated that, despite the region’s poor national performance last year, she was confident that there would be improvements this year while reflecting on those who received top accolades.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency