Ellen Albertz

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Keetmanshoop expo puts spotlight on investment opportunities

Keetmanshoop is full of opportunity, town mayor McDonald Hanse says. He was speaking at the Keetmanshoop Agriculture, Industrial and Tourism Expo 2024 on Friday, where the show hosted an investment day for the government, industrial leaders, entrepreneurs and aspiring business…

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Neckartal irrigation scheme expected to attract 33 000 people

The Neckartal irrigation scheme, which is currently being developed in the //Kharas region, is expected to create about 11 000 employment opportunities. Minister of agriculture, water and land reform Calle Schlettwein revealed this during the Keetmanshoop Agricultural, Industrial and Tourism…

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‘Agriculture a national priority for inclusive growth’

Minister of agriculture, water and land reform Calle Schlettwein says there is a need to recognise agriculture as a national priority and to allocate resources accordingly.Schlettwein says the agricultural sector has the ability to induce inclusion and social progression through…

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Bondelswarts inaugurate new chief amid succession dispute

Following more than a decade without a chief, the Bondelswarts Traditional Authority inaugurated Denzyl Christiaan (25) as its new leader on Saturday. Last week, however, the Christiaan Royal House within the Bondelswarts clan announced Nathanael Christiaan as chief-designate. Since the…

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Unam southern campus gets geosciences department

University of Namibia (Unam) vice chancellor Kenneth Matengu says the university’s southern campus is making deliberate strides to be at the centre of development. Matengu said this last week at an appreciation dinner for stakeholders in the //Kharas region supporting…

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Backyard gardens crucial as malnutrition escalates in //Kharas

Politicians should encourage community members to cultivate backyard gardens to fight malnutrition in the //Kharas region. The chairperson of the parliamentary standing committee on gender equality, social development and family affairs, Maria Elago, said this at the committee’s visit to…

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Water and access issues frustrating resettled farmers

Resettled farmers in the //Kharas region say they are struggling with access to their farms, water and dilapidated infrastructure. They are calling on the government to urgently intervene. Paul Stephanus, a resettled farmer, says he has been unable to access…

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Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia’s resources must benefit locals

Swapo vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia’s natural resources must be used to the benefit of the country’s people. Nandi-Ndaitwah made this remark at a Swapo election campaign meeting at Keetmanshoop in the //Kharas region on Saturday. Nandi-Ndaitwah said under…

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