Jewellers hold Annual General Meeting

THE Jewellers’ Association of Namibia (Jassona) held its 17th annual general meeting recently in Swakopmund, where members expressed satisfaction with the new diamond sales agreement between the Government and De Beers, saying it would enable Jassona members to supply Namibian-mined and -cut diamonds to the public.

Jassona, since its founding days in 1991, has created and promoted a goldsmith-training programme for Namibian apprentices, which still supplies trained artisans and goldsmiths to the industry. Andreas Herrle was voted chairman for the fourth consecutive year.Other members of the executive committee are Andre Canto (vice chairman), Michael Engelhard (treasurer), as well as Horst Knop and Mrs Kleinhans as additional members.Herbert Salomon is responsible for training.Andreas Herrle was voted chairman for the fourth consecutive year.Other members of the executive committee are Andre Canto (vice chairman), Michael Engelhard (treasurer), as well as Horst Knop and Mrs Kleinhans as additional members.Herbert Salomon is responsible for training.