Rice distributed in Omaheke

GOBABIS – The Omaheke Regional Emergency Management Unit (Remu) held a meeting here on Monday to report on the distribution of more than 5 000 bags of rice donated by the Indian government.

Governor Laura McLeod said all the rice was distributed and all registered beneficiaries received the food over a period of three months. Storekeeper Augustine Serogwe said 10 bags of rice stored at a warehouse at Plessisplaas were destroyed by mice.Serogwe said some beneficiaries, particularly San people, did not know what rice was and how to cook it, and they preferred maize meal.Another problem experienced in the region was that money received from the Office of the Prime Minister to pay casual workers for distributing food aid was not enough.Each region received N$7 500 a month for paying casual workers, who earned N$48,53 a day.Serogwe said this was not enough and Remu had struggled to find volunteers.Serogwe thanked the Ministries of Works and Regional Government and the Government Garage for making three trucks available.- NampaStorekeeper Augustine Serogwe said 10 bags of rice stored at a warehouse at Plessisplaas were destroyed by mice.Serogwe said some beneficiaries, particularly San people, did not know what rice was and how to cook it, and they preferred maize meal.Another problem experienced in the region was that money received from the Office of the Prime Minister to pay casual workers for distributing food aid was not enough.Each region received N$7 500 a month for paying casual workers, who earned N$48,53 a day.Serogwe said this was not enough and Remu had struggled to find volunteers.Serogwe thanked the Ministries of Works and Regional Government and the Government Garage for making three trucks available.- Nampa