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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 - ENVIRO
| 2013-08-01
No game culling yet during drought
NO game has been culled yet to feed thousands of starving Namibians during the drought, despite a call made by President Hifikepunye Pohamba in May this year for culling to be considered.
With the worst drought in 30 years hitting Namibia this year, Pohamba declared a State of Emergency and ordered the Ministry of Environment and Tourism to consider culling game “before animals are lost due to drought”.
Minister of Environment and Tourism Uahekua Herunga told Nampa his ministry has not yet finalised the game culling arrangements.
“We made a huge list of the numbers of animals earmarked for donation for each region, and we are awaiting approval,” he stressed.
According to Herunga, only animals from the Etosha and Bwabwata National Parks will be culled.
He said culls on game species should be carried out or proposed as a means of sustainable management of wild animal populations, and should therefore form part of the justifiable sustainable use of nature.
Herunga raised the concern that if the correct procedures are not followed, and animals are over-utilised, game species might be depleted.
It has been estimated that the drought has negatively affected over 300 000 people, while 38 people have reportedly died of starvation and many children face malnutrition. At least 4 000 livestock have perished since the beginning of the drought. Many Namibians also do not have access to food and crops are suffering. Market availability of pearl millet and maize has also declined due to the impact of the drought.
Access to water is also a huge problem.
The Namibian Red Cross Society launched an Emergency Drought Relief Appeal here at the beginning of the month to raise N$12,5 million to assist people affected by the drought. – Nampa
With the worst drought in 30 years hitting Namibia this year, Pohamba declared a State of Emergency and ordered the Ministry of Environment and Tourism to consider culling game “before animals are lost due to drought”.
Minister of Environment and Tourism Uahekua Herunga told Nampa his ministry has not yet finalised the game culling arrangements.
“We made a huge list of the numbers of animals earmarked for donation for each region, and we are awaiting approval,” he stressed.
According to Herunga, only animals from the Etosha and Bwabwata National Parks will be culled.
He said culls on game species should be carried out or proposed as a means of sustainable management of wild animal populations, and should therefore form part of the justifiable sustainable use of nature.
Herunga raised the concern that if the correct procedures are not followed, and animals are over-utilised, game species might be depleted.
It has been estimated that the drought has negatively affected over 300 000 people, while 38 people have reportedly died of starvation and many children face malnutrition. At least 4 000 livestock have perished since the beginning of the drought. Many Namibians also do not have access to food and crops are suffering. Market availability of pearl millet and maize has also declined due to the impact of the drought.
Access to water is also a huge problem.
The Namibian Red Cross Society launched an Emergency Drought Relief Appeal here at the beginning of the month to raise N$12,5 million to assist people affected by the drought. – Nampa
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