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THOUGHT
FOR THE WEEK: YOU CAN EASILY JUDGE THE
CHARACTER OF A MAN BY HOW HE TREATS THOSE WHO CAN DO NOTHING FOR HIM – James D
Miles
In today’s
newsletter
·
NAU presents de-bushing proposals to the Ministry of
Agriculture
·
Visit to Minister of Labour and Social Welfare
·
FA
and other news
NAU presents de-bushing proposals to the Ministry of
Agriculture
The NAU last week presented a document to the Director
of Forestry, Mr Joseph Hailwa in which certain proposals were made with regard
to de-bushing. The proposals include inter alia subsidised loans at AgriBank or
commercial banks, a 1:1 subsidy from the state for de-bushing as well as
research with regard to products which can be exported, especially as
alternative energy sources to European Power Stations.
De-bushing is a high priority in both the National
Development Plan (NDP4) as well as the Annual Sector Execution Plan (ASEP) for
Forestry of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry. Even though no
specific policy has been drafted yet for the execution of this Sector Plan, the
proposals of the NAU are in line with the project proposals which were drafted
by the Ministry.
In reaction of the submission, the Minister of
Agriculture, Water & Forestry recommended that officials of the Ministry
discuss the proposals with the NAU and make a recommendation as soon as
possible which he can submit to Cabinet.
Visit to Minister of Labour and Social Welfare
Members of the AEA
management paid a courtesy call to the Minister of Labour and Social Welfare,
Ms Doreen Sioka at her office in Khomasdal on Thursday, June 7, 2013. The
Minister’s delegation included the Deputy Minister and Special Advisor of the
Ministry. The AEA was represented by Messrs H Förtsch, R Laubscher and D van
Vuuren. One of the important issues which again came up was the re-activation
of the NALF (Namibian Agricultural Labour Forum) which should hold at least 3
meetings annually, but which came to an end in 2011 by the Ministry who are
doing the facilitation and secretarial functions. NALF comprises members of the
AEA, the NNFU and NaFU (Namibia Farm Workers Union) with the Ministry as facilitator.
The aim of the Forum is to promote dialogue and debate between relevant parties
in the agricultural sector about labour related matters and to make
recommendations to the Minister of Labour and the Labour Advisory Board.
The planned apprenticeship for young farm workers, the adaption of the
minimum wage and the NCPA (Namibia Charcoal Producers Association) agreement
were some of the issues which were discussed and will further be handled by
NALF. The meeting took place in a good spirit and the new Minister made a good
impression on the AEA delegation.
NMC will hold Annual General Meeting
The Medical Aid Fund, NMC will hold its Annual General
Meeting on June 27 at 12:00 at the Arebbush Lodge, Windhoek, The Agenda,
Financial Statements and relevant meeting documents can be offloaded at the
following website: www.nmcfund.com. For further enquiries contact the NMC office at Tel
061 233575.
FA
and other news
Sonop FA is
holding a member meeting on June 11 at 14:00 at Farm Frauenhofen. Guest speaker
is a person from Cedar Solar Namibia who will talk about solar. For further
details contact Morne du Plessis, Tel 062 562091, ModuPlessis@meatco.com.na
Westelike Khomas FA is
holding a farmers day on June 12 at 08:00 at Farm Aub (Auction pens). Guest
speakers are Dr A Olivier, Mr Mike Jacobs, Adv Rukoro from Meatco and Mr Jaco
Laubschagne from Feedmaster. The day is concluded with a Steak braai. For
further details contact Wickus Esterhuizen, Tel 062 572315, le-wardi@iway.na.
Hoërand FA is
holding a member meeting and cattle information day on June 13 at 09:00 at Farm
Schwarzrand Nord, No 47 in the Maltahöhe district of Hein and Wanda Knipe.
Guest speaker is Mr Barend Dorfling and refreshments are offered for sale at
N$50. The day will be concluded with a braai. For further details contact
Bartie Burger, Tel 063 683350, 081 3792626, antoiburger@gmail.com.
Grootfontein/Tsumeb/Otavi (GTO) RAU is hosting a fire
fighting day on June 15 at 07:30 at the Dornhügel Guest Farm, 40km on the
Rundu Berg Aukas road. Matters such as legal accountability, fire belts and
preventative fires and measures how to prevent fires will be discussed and at
13:00 a sightseeing of the burned parts on Dornhügel will be visited. All FA chairpersons as well as farm managers are
welcome to attend as fire guidelines will be drafted during the meeting. Costs are N$80 per person and only persons who
registered can take part. Please register before May 20 with Willem Enslin, Tel
081 2305078.
Omuramba FA is
holding a general meeting on June 18 at 14:00 at Kroonster. For further details
contact Marika Engelbrecht, Tel 063 571545, engelk@mweb.com.na.
Witvlei FA is
holding a meeting on June 19 at 14:00 at the farmer house at Witvlei. Main
speaker is Mr Kallie von Kühne who will give important information to members.
For further details contact Monica Bouwer, Tel 062 570317, gmbouwer@iway.na.
The Afrikaner Bees breeders are offering a
grading course on June 25 & 26. On June 25 the course will be held at Farm
Kalidona of Bernd and Nadine Gaerdes near Otjisondu and on June 26 at Farm
Okambekere of Frans Nel in the Summerdown vicinity. Costs are N$500 per person
and please register before June 18 with Florence, Tel 0608004708, flhamman@mweb.com.na or Nadine, Tel 062 518099, kalidona@mailnam.net.
Maltahöhe FA is holding a member meeting on June 26 at 09:00 at
Farm Büllspoort from Mr & Mrs Ernst Sauber. Guest speakers are the
president of the NAU, Mr Derek Wright as well as a person from the N/aanku sê
Foundation. For further details contact Mr Christian Otto, Tel 063 293512, ottojagd@iway.na.
Steinhausen FA is
holding a member meeting on June 26 at 14:00 at Farm Steinhausen. For further
details contact Mayke Rumpf, Tel 062 561422, combumbi@iway.na.
On June
28 & 29 a “visiting festival”
(kuierfees) is held at Grootfontein at
the show grounds. On Saturday an “Idols” competition, fashion show, clay pigeon
shooting, school rugby, helicopter flights, children entertainment, etc will be
held. Saturday evening “4Werke” (Ray Dilan, Nicholas Louw, Elizma Theron and
Monique) will perform. Stands are free of charge. For further details visit the
website www.kuierfees.com.
The Braunvieh Cattle Breeders Association is
offering a training- and judging course from July 2 at 14:00 until July 4 at
12:00 at Farm Keizen, ± 20km south of Summerdown and ± 36km north of
Steinhausen. The course is offered by Barend Dorfling and Willie Grobler and
limited accommodation is available. The costs are ± N$750 per person and
interested parties must register before May 31 at Henriette le Grange, Tel 081
1249670, hh@iway.na.
A Simmentaler judging course is held from
July 16 – 18 at the farms of Messrs Chris de Jager, H Giess and Bertus Walters
in the Gobabis vicinity. The program starts on July 16 at 08:00 and is offered
by Messrs Willie Grobler and Flaf Lawrence. Costs are N$350 per person and to register
please contact Mr H Kruger before July 1 at simnamibia@gmail.cm. For further details contact Mr Willie Grobler, Tel
081 1221227 or Bertus Walters, Tel 081 1270300. To get a copy of the entry
forms please click here:
Karibib FA is
holding a meeting on July 20 at 16:00 at Farm Habis Noord of Dr Herbert
Schneider. Guest speakers are Mr Gladis who will talk about farm safety and a
person from Radio Electronics who will talk about farm radios. For further
details contact Mrs Gladis, Tel 061 248480, doris.gladis@elvey.zo.ca.
Ongombe FA informed that the annual communal show will be held at
the Windhoek Showgrounds from July 22 – 28, 2013. For further details contact
Albert Tjihero, Tel 081 2331618.
Kaiserstreet FA is hosting its annual Old Mutual / Kaiserstreet FA bowling day on September 6 at 11:00 at the Eros Bowling Club. Costs
for a team of 4 players are N$600 which includes a Steak braai which is held
after prize giving. Guests are welcome and have to pay N$150 entrance fee.
Please register before June 28 with Lukas Kotze, Lkotze@fnbnamibia.com.na or Gerda van der Westhuizen, kaiserstraatfarmersassociation@gmail.com.
SWAKARA is offering a SWAKARA farmers tour to the next pelts auction in Copenhagen in September
2013. The departure date is September 3 and the auction is held on September 8.
Return back to Namibia is on September 9. Interested parties must please
register before June 15 and a reservation fee of N$5 000 is payable. The total
costs for the tour will be approximately N$20 000 which does not include pocket
money. For further details and to register contact Jenny Korner, Tel 061
237750, Fax 061 231990, jennyk@agra.com.na
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WEEKLY
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Exchange Rate NAD (01-07 June 2013)
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June
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EURO
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USD
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POUND
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PULA
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Saturday
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1
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13.088
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10.072
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15.303
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1.153
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Sunday
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2
|
13.089
|
10.072
|
15.302
|
1.153
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Monday
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3
|
12.880
|
9.837
|
15.095
|
1.112
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Tuesday
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4
|
12.772
|
9.766
|
14.947
|
1.150
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Wednesday
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5
|
13.107
|
10.014
|
15.414
|
1.170
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Thursday
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6
|
13.096
|
9.878
|
15.418
|
1.149
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Friday
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7
|
13.145
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9.930
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15.467
|
1.142
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Saturday to Thursday: 16:00 UTC
(Coordinated Universal Time)
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Friday: 08:43 UTC
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