WINDHOEK
The devastating drought that has gripped the Kunene region for decades poses a threat to Namibia s peace and security unless decisive and lasting mitigating measures are taken, Swanu leader Tangani Iijambo warns.
Iijambo was speaking in the National Assembly on Wednesday, in response to Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) politician Vipuakuje Muharukua s motion for the government to assess the drought situation in the Kunene, ahead of next week s national budget table in order to make special budgetary provision for that region. He said the time is ripe for the government to respond decisively to address the severe drought in Kunene or risk facing a revolution.
09 March 2021 | Agriculture
OPEN AGAIN: Eloolo abattoir in Oshakati was reopened by agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein in November 2020. PHOTO: TUYEIMO HAIDULA
TUYEIMO HAIDULA
OSHAKATI
War veterans blame the closing of northern abattoirs that were handed to them by government on a lack of support and funding.
President of the Namibia National Liberation Veterans Association (NNLVA) Ben Shikongo defended their unsuccessful takeover of the abattoirs, saying it is no child’s play and they were left to figure it out by themselves.
Shikongo made the remarks on Saturday at Embandu. He said government did not provide financial support and they received no money from the bank.
Farmers urged to market cattle with Meatco
2021-03-09
Following the good rains received in most part of the country, Meatco has urged farmers to market their cattle with the meat processing and marketing entity, saying that the corporation pays market related prices to farmers.
“It is important for Meatco to service its markets both locally and internationally sustainably. Although with the good rains received this season, producers are restocking, we cannot ignore our clients’ need to receive products that are of the highest quality,” says Corporate Affairs Manager Rosa Hamukuaja-Thobias.
“To meet client needs, the department aims to buy animals from communal and commercial producers through strategically devised platforms, such as permit days scheduled in the communal areas, which allow mass gatherings where the department can buy many animals.”
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