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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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| 2013-07-30
Namibia is exporting jobs and wealth creation: Schlettwein
WINDHOEK – Namibia’s resources continue to leave the country in their raw form for value-addition, and create manufacturing and employment opportunities in other countries, the Minister of Trade and Industry said on Friday.
Calle Schlettwein raised the concern during a consultative meeting with representatives from the manufacturing sector in the country.
The meeting was aimed at consulting with manufacturers on how to accelerate growth and reduce income inequality.
Schlettwein said Namibia’s manufacturing capacity and economic growth need to be accelerated to deliver equitable benefits to the whole society and reduce income inequality.
“We are exporting jobs and wealth creation, and forgo significant potential for economic growth,” he indicated.
A related problem is that of transfer pricing as opposed to earnings through supply chain management of production, distribution and consumption, said the minister.
He called on the manufacturers to also interrogate those issues, and build a common understanding of what can be done for them to maximize the benefits from the natural and mineral resources, and what support is needed from Government and its Agencies to develop and expand local value chains as opposed to opening Namibian markets for international multi-national value chains.
“We also want to see continuous dialogue and co-operation in identifying markets for our products and services in the region and globally,” he said, adding that a large market space is crucial for Namibia to develop and expand its industrial and manufacturing base.
“Harmonisation and coherence of capacities between the manufacturing sector and other sectors such as the resource-extractive sector of mining, agriculture, fisheries as well as transport and logistics is of paramount importance, and will ensure the desired levels of economic activity and growth,” said Schlettwein.
Historically, he noted, investments targeting certain strategic sectors, import substitution opportunities, and utilising the Government procurement system have served as important instruments to develop manufacturing sectors across the globe.
Schlettwein then called on participants to interrogate those issues and recommend ways and approaches towards import substitution investments around sectors such as mining and mineral processing, agriculture and agro-processing, fisheries and fish processing.
Emphasis and recommendations can also be made on sourcing of products and services from local companies to government, he stated. – Nampa
Calle Schlettwein raised the concern during a consultative meeting with representatives from the manufacturing sector in the country.
The meeting was aimed at consulting with manufacturers on how to accelerate growth and reduce income inequality.
Schlettwein said Namibia’s manufacturing capacity and economic growth need to be accelerated to deliver equitable benefits to the whole society and reduce income inequality.
“We are exporting jobs and wealth creation, and forgo significant potential for economic growth,” he indicated.
A related problem is that of transfer pricing as opposed to earnings through supply chain management of production, distribution and consumption, said the minister.
He called on the manufacturers to also interrogate those issues, and build a common understanding of what can be done for them to maximize the benefits from the natural and mineral resources, and what support is needed from Government and its Agencies to develop and expand local value chains as opposed to opening Namibian markets for international multi-national value chains.
“We also want to see continuous dialogue and co-operation in identifying markets for our products and services in the region and globally,” he said, adding that a large market space is crucial for Namibia to develop and expand its industrial and manufacturing base.
“Harmonisation and coherence of capacities between the manufacturing sector and other sectors such as the resource-extractive sector of mining, agriculture, fisheries as well as transport and logistics is of paramount importance, and will ensure the desired levels of economic activity and growth,” said Schlettwein.
Historically, he noted, investments targeting certain strategic sectors, import substitution opportunities, and utilising the Government procurement system have served as important instruments to develop manufacturing sectors across the globe.
Schlettwein then called on participants to interrogate those issues and recommend ways and approaches towards import substitution investments around sectors such as mining and mineral processing, agriculture and agro-processing, fisheries and fish processing.
Emphasis and recommendations can also be made on sourcing of products and services from local companies to government, he stated. – Nampa
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