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The Namibian
Tue 13 Aug 2013
SMS Of The Day * THIS nation is in dire need of a massive conference on housing. When we experienced a crisis in the education sector a crisis-control brain-storming conference was organised which resulted in the best deal ever for the Namibian child, nam Food For Thought * BOURGEOISIE has become a daily occupation if not the order of the day of the upper-echelons, President Hifikepunye Pohamba we urge you to revisit this unpatriotic geocentricism among your staff and the well-connected, for everybody to r Bouquets And Brickbats * COMMISSIONER of Prisons, can you please explain the strategies you use to appoint officers to certain positions? It is my observation that you are being fed with wrong information then you just promote individuals without making p SMS Of The Day * I THINK Paulus ‘The Rock’ Ambunda lost his belt because of this promoter and trainer. How can a world champion still be training at the Katutura Youth Complex where there is not enough equipment. I think they must follow the example of Ha Food For Thought * NAMIBIA Dairies are unable to match low prices of imported milk and this ultimately means the consumer will have to pay more for local milk. Look at the prices of the local chicken. All these profits are going in the pockets of a few in Bouquets And Brickbats * I AM pleased to hear that Cabinet has responded positively to the proposal of Namibia Dairies to support the industry. The restrictions which support the industry by reducing competition to ensure the survival of the industry is a SMS Of The Day * CEO’s golden handshakes. Somewhere on our statute books there must be a provision that if a board of directors suspends/dismisses a CEO without due regard to legal provision (substantive/procedural law) such board must carry the costs for Food For Thought * JACKY Asheeke was so right with her last column- why are the fathers of the dead children not being prosecuted? (Reference to the children who died in shack fires last week) Our justice system still protects men over women. In this cont Bouquets And Brickbats * ALEXACTUS Kaure, your column in Friday’s newspaper opened my eyes. One hardly finds impartial case study analysers in Namibia. Let’s not destroy the Polytechnic’s strong foundation (Tjivikua) as yet. At least wait until the transf SMS Of The Day * WHY doesn’t NBC listen when they are criticised? The little red chairs on Good Morning Namibia have done their part and are dirty especially at the arm rests. Please listen for once. You interview professionals and internationals on those Food For Thought * MINISTRY of Education, in order to address the shortages of teachers at primary schools why don’t you consider employing us who hold a diploma in lifelong learning and community education for teaching posts? We also did health education Bouquets And Brickbats * MY fellow Namibians, I am not a Swapo member but a third term for President Hifikepuye Pohamba will be a step closer towards attainment of Vision 2030. Believe me His Excellency has made crucial bold decisions, and I don’t regret
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NEWS - NAMIBIA
| 2013-07-29
Nudo accuses govt of ignorance
Ndanki Kahiurika
THE National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) has accused the government of ignorance, which had allegedly led to the export of 132 400 cattle to South Africa.
Nudo secretary- general Vetaruhe Kandorozu said that the export was uncalled for and was tantamount to the shrinkage of the economy after adding that the government creates more jobs in South Africa at the expense of Namibians. Last week Meatco announced that they will not renew the contracts of 400 workers to cut losses after the number of slaughter animals reduced dramatically.
Meatco said the move was prompted by the export of cattle on-the-hoof despite government knowing that it might negatively affect the economy and employment.
“Why is the government so ignorant to the extent of allowing Namibian livestock to be exported to South Africa?” Kandorozu asked.
The export of heifers (young female cattle) affects the reproduction of livestock in the country, which the market will need for re-stocking after the drought period. “The government should set up a heifer bank in order to release them after drought,” said Kandorozu.
Kandorozu also suggested that the government should introduce a cross-border company to monitor the export of weaners to SA. “This will ensure that income generated from sales is reinvested in the country” he said.
In April this year Meatco suffered a defeat in its attempt to get a court order to compel its employees to work overtime. Meatco had approached the court, urgently appealing against the union and employees at its Windhoek and Okahandja abattoirs to force them to work extra hours.
Meatco argued that the company was experiencing a high influx of animals at the two abattoirs due to farmers’ attempts to decrease their livestock numbers during the drought.
Nudo secretary- general Vetaruhe Kandorozu said that the export was uncalled for and was tantamount to the shrinkage of the economy after adding that the government creates more jobs in South Africa at the expense of Namibians. Last week Meatco announced that they will not renew the contracts of 400 workers to cut losses after the number of slaughter animals reduced dramatically.
Meatco said the move was prompted by the export of cattle on-the-hoof despite government knowing that it might negatively affect the economy and employment.
“Why is the government so ignorant to the extent of allowing Namibian livestock to be exported to South Africa?” Kandorozu asked.
The export of heifers (young female cattle) affects the reproduction of livestock in the country, which the market will need for re-stocking after the drought period. “The government should set up a heifer bank in order to release them after drought,” said Kandorozu.
Kandorozu also suggested that the government should introduce a cross-border company to monitor the export of weaners to SA. “This will ensure that income generated from sales is reinvested in the country” he said.
In April this year Meatco suffered a defeat in its attempt to get a court order to compel its employees to work overtime. Meatco had approached the court, urgently appealing against the union and employees at its Windhoek and Okahandja abattoirs to force them to work extra hours.
Meatco argued that the company was experiencing a high influx of animals at the two abattoirs due to farmers’ attempts to decrease their livestock numbers during the drought.
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