Namibia Agriculture Union Weekly Newsletter

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WEEKLY NEWS – 1 June 2012

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: ALL MEN MAKE MISTAKES, BUT ONLY WISE MEN LEARN FROM THEIR MISTAKES – Winston Churchill

Sakkie Coetzee: Manager NAU

In today’s newsletter –

·         Re-shuffle of Permanent Secretaries

·         NCA (Northern Communal Areas) levies terminated

·         Meat Board levies decrease

·         FA and other news

Re-shuffle of Permanent Secretaries

The Prime Minister has announced that the following Permanent Secretaries will be re-shuffled as from June 1, 2012:

Mr Andrew Ndishishiof the Ministry of Agriculture, Water & Forestry will move to the Ministry of Health and Social Services

Mr Joseph Iitaof the Ministry of Mines and Energy will move to the Ministry of Agriculture, Water & Forestry

Mr Kahijoro Kahuureof the Ministry of Health and Social Services will move to the Ministry of Mines and Energy

Dr NdeutalaAngoloof the Office of the President will move to the Ministry of Safety and Security

Mr Samuel /Goagosebof the Ministry of Safety and Security will move to the Office of the President

Mr Erastus Negongaof the Ministry of Regional and Local Government, Housing and Rural Development will move to the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare

MsSirkkaAusikoof the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare will move to the Ministry of Regional and Local Government, Housing and Rural Development

Mr George Simataaof the Ministry of Works and Transport will move to the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare

Mr Peter Mwatileof the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare will move to the Ministry of Works and Transport

Dr PeingondjabiShipohof the Ministry of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture to the Ministry of Justice

Mr Steve Katjiuanjoof the Ministry of Justice will move to the Ministry of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture

 NCA (Northern Communal Areas) levies terminated

The special NCA levies which were imposed in terms of Government Gazette No 119 of July 2, 2007, were terminated on May 31, 2012. The levies were respectively N$16,45 per head of large stock and N$3,29 per head of small stock. For any further enquiries, please contact the Finance Dept of the Meat Board at Tel 061 275834/5/7/9.

Meat Board levies decrease

The Meat Board has announced that as from June 1, 2012 the Meat Board levies will decrease from 0,8% to 0,6% on livestock exported and slaughtered locally and from 0,8% to 0,5% on livestock traded domestically. For further details contact Mr P J Strydom, Tel 061 275833, pjstrydom@nammic.com.na.

 Immunisation campaign

The Ministry of Health has announced that an immunisation campaign will be held in the Erongo region. The first round will be from June 5 – 7 and will be against Polio (0 – 59 months), Vitamin A (6 – 59 months), deworming (1 – 15 years) and measles (9 months – 15 years). The second round will be from July 10 – 12 and will be against Polio. Immunisations will be done at the following points: Usakos: OuHakaseb Clinic, Usakos State Hospital, Bo-Drop (Lisema Kindergarten), Dr van Zyl’s Kindergarten, New Hakhased Clinic, Bahnhof Hotel. Karibib: Dr Sam Nujoma Health Centre, ELCIN Church (Usab), BlikkiesDorp, Pep Stores, Otjimbingwe Clinic, Spitskoppe Clinic, Tubusis Clinic. Outreach: Ubib Route, Karibib Route 1, 2, 3, Otjimbingwe Route 1, 2, Spitskoppe Route, Tubisis Route. Omaruru: Entertainment Centre, Hakahana Kindergarten, Ozondje Hospital, Omaruru Take Away, Outreach (3), Mobil Unit. Omatjete: Omatjete Clinic, Outreach Team (2), Mobile Team (2) (1). Uis: Uis Clinic, Outreach Team (2), Mobil Unit (1). Okombahe: Okombahe Clinic, Okombahe Community Hall, Outreach Teams, Mobil Unit (1), Kandari. Enquiries can be addressed to the Ministry’s office at Tel 064 4106059 / 4106007 or 4106005. 

 AEA Congress

The AEA Congress will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 08:00 at the Arebbush Travel Lodge, Windhoek. The theme is “Ethics for Progress” and guest speaker is Mr Quinton Steel-Botes. For any further enquiries please contact Mr GielSchoombee at Tel 061 237838, lwv-aea@agrinamibia.com.na.

NMC will hold AGM

The Namibia Medical Care (NMC) Medical Fund will hold its Annual General Meeting on June 28, 2012 at 12:00 at the Arebbush Travel Lodge, Windhoek. Further details from the NMC office, Tel 061 233575.

NAMMED will hold AGM

NAMMED Medical Fund will hold its Annual General Meeting on June 20, 2012 from 18;00 – 20:00 at the Safari Court building. For further details contact the NAMMED office at Tel 061 374600, info@nammed.org.na.

SWAKARA SNOK courses

The next SWAKARA SNOK course will be held from June 12 – 14, 2012 at the Gellap East Research Farm, Keetmanshoop: 12 June: lamb description, photo judging and breeding and ram selection, electrical shearing demonstration, Herd Master norms / policy and for the workers: stunner, finnishing off lambs, slaughtering and splinting of pelts and an electric shearing demonstration. On June 13: rangeland management, strategic feeding, animal health and a practical rangeland session in the field. On June 14: estates and testaments, pelts analytical register and theory of pelts sorting, pelts sorting. The courses are from 08:00 – 16:00 and are only for current pelts producers. Accommodation will be made available at Gellap Ost. For further details contact John Hartung, Tel 063 223268, Anton Losper, Tel 081 2010679 or Stef Coetzee, Tel 063 224851.

 Small stock courses

The following small stock courses are offered:

Boer goats: 30 July – information day at NLA, Mariental. 31 July – 1 August – Jnr and Snr course at Mariental.

Van Rooy sheep: 1 & 2 June at Stampriet

Persie sheep: 8 June at the small stock pens, Windhoek show grounds

Damara sheep: 20 and 21 June at Namboer, Windhoek

For further information and registration contact Carina Vermeulen at Tel 061 252994 (only mornings) or send a mail to btgn@mweb.com.na.

FA and other news

Nauchas FA is holding a meeting on June 2 at 15:00 at Solitaire Lodge. Guest speaker is EbenBenade (Police Commissioner. The day will be concluded with a dance. For further details please contact LizelleKnipe, Tel 062 572010, 081 2688912.

 Omuramba FA is holding a meeting on June 5 at 14:00 at Kroonster. Guest speaker is Mr Bertus Kruger who will talk about „Back to Basics“. For further details contact Mrs Christa Engelbrecht, Tel 062 571540, jeng@mweb.com.na.

 Sonop FA is holding a meeting on June 5 at 14:00 at the FA hall at Frauenhofen. Guest speakers are Mr de Waal Louw who will talk about staff management and a representative of the Meat Board will talk about the operation of the Meat Board. For further details contact Greta de Jager, Tel 062 568917, adejager@iway.na.

 Kalkfeld FA is hosting a grass day / farmer’s day on June 6 at 09:00 at Farm Klein Otjikango-Ost of Günther and Caroline Kahl. Guest speaker is Mr L Lubbe, main agricultural researchers of Windhoek and Messrs S Albat and G Kahl will give a short introduction about de-bushing and field use practices. A grassland sightseeing tour will be held at 14:30. Please register before or on May 31 with Mrs Caroline Kahl, Tel 067 290020. Further details can be obtained from MrsFriedensdorf, Tel 067 290009, kfriedensdorf@iway.na.

 Dorsland FA is holding its Annual General Meeting on June 6 at 14:00 at Saambou. Guest speaker is Mr Chris Steenkamp who talks about the prospects for the future of auctions. For further details contact Ellie Lottering, Tel 062 571527, franseli@iway.na.

 Grunau FA is holding its annual Rugby / Hunting dance on June 9 at 16:30 (RSA time) at the Grunau FA house, Grunau. Entrance is N$100 per person whereby a Steak dinner and dance is included. The game between the boks and England will be broadcast on a big screen. Further details from Hans Eberhard, Tel 063 262087, hans@iway.na.

 Steinhausen FA is holding a member meeting on June 12 at 14:00 at the FA hall at Farm Steinhausen. For further details contact Mayke Rumpf, Tel 062 561422, combumbi@iway.na.

 Osire-Waterberg FA is holding a meeting on June 12 at 13:30 at Farm Ondekaremba Nord of Fam W Wilckens. Guest speakers are Mr I Galloway who will talk about charcoal and Mr C du Plessis who will talk about lick supplements for cattle in the winter and chicken feed. For further details contact Mrs Dagmar Wilckens, Tel 067 306201, wilckens@iway.na.

 WestelikeKhomasis holding a meeting on June 13 at 15:00 at the Harmonie hall. For further details contact Amanda Greeff, Tel 064 551565, Luanda@iway.na.

 Helmeringhausen FA is holding a meeting on June 13 at 10:00 at the FA centre. For further details contact Timm Miller, Tel 081 2079974.

 Karasberge FA is holding a meeting on June 14 at 14:00 in the FA hall. For further details contact Christine Smith, Tel 081 7759424, elias@iway.na.

 Windhoek FA is holding a farmers day on June 14 at 08:00 at the DTS Sport Club, Olympia, Windhoek. Speakers are inter alia Mr Kellerman of the Meat Board, Dr Kaehler and Forklift & Allied who will talk about de-bushing machines and practices. For further details contact Mrs G Middendorf, Tel 081 2403635, gudrunm@iway.na.

 Aroab FA is holding is Annual General Meeting on June 15 and thereafter a Meatco Braai competition conclusion will be held. For further details contact Brenda Kotze, Tel 063 281208, kalahari@iway.na.

 The Afrikaner Breeders are holding a grading course on June 19 & 20. On June 19 the course will be held at Klein Onganja and on June 20 at Neudamm. Costs will be N$200 per person. Please register before June 12 with Florence Hamman, Tel 060800 4708, flhamman@mweb.com.na.

 SWAKARA is celebrating its 105^th anniversary. These festivities will be held on June 28 at 18:30 at Jaguar Land Rover, Novel Motor Company, 444 Independence Ave, Windhoek. Guest of Honour is the President of Namibia, His Excellency, President Pohamba. Costs for the fashion parade and cocktails are N$250 per person and costs for the fashion parade and dinner is N$500 per person. Persons who wear “vintage” SWAKARA garments stand a chance to win prizes. For further details contact Jenny, Tel 061 237750.

 The Santa Gertrudis Breeders Association of Namibia is offering a two-day judging course on 4 & 5 July on the farms of Mr Andre Boehmcker and MrImmoWilckens. The course will be offered by Mr Martin Seyfferd. Registration is N$800 per person. Only limited amount participants can take part. For any further enquiries contact MaxieBoehmcker, Tel 081 2688939, moringa@iway.na. Santa Gertrudis are ideal for crossbreeding. Light calves at birth and fast growth.

 Aroab FA is hosting a horse endurance ride on July 5 and a farmer sports day on July 6. Further details from Ernst Blaauw, Tel 063 280639.

 Karibib FA is holding a meeting on July 14 at 16:00 at Farm Abbabis. For further details contact Mrs D Gladis, Tel 061 248480, helmuth@hemconamibia.com.