Otavi residents start backyard gardens to fight malnutrition – nbc Source link
November 5, 2024
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Otavi residents start backyard gardens to fight malnutrition
Following the deaths of two children out of 12 diagnosed with malnutrition in Otavi earlier this year, the town’s mayor, Isaac !Hoaeb, together with the Namibia Housing Action Group, started training residents of the Kap-en-Bou housing project on gardening and nutritional values. Kap-en-Bou has 705 plots with more than 2,000 residents. The idea is for...
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Plans to upgrade Otavi Magistrate’s Court underway
Plans to improve the Otavi Magistrate’s Court are on the recommendation cards following a visit by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Capital Projects and Legal Affairs, which found the building not conducive to court sessions. This was confirmed by committee chairperson Tjekero Tweya during a courtesy call to the Otjozondjupa Governors Office, represented by Regional...
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Otavi residents honour Dr Geingob with a candlelight service
Given the rich history and connections of the late President Hage Geingob to the town of Otavi, the town’s residents gathered for a candlelight service to comfort one another. Hage Geingob was born on a farm, 62 km outside of Otavi, and started school at Shalom Primary School, formerly known as Rynse Sending Skool. His...
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Schlettwein pays personal tribute to Geingob who he labelled as the ‘Otavi Coin’
Staff Reporter THE Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, Calle Schlettwein was amongst the many Namibians and dignitaries who has shared his memories and condolences on the passing of the late President. Dr. Hage Geingob. Schlettwein in parliament used the analogy, “the Otavi Coin” to describe Geingob who he had worked with together for years....
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Zebra meat incident prompts warning: 26 hospitalised at Otavi
Otavi residents have been cautioned by the police against buying meat from street vendors following the hospitalisation of 26 individuals who ate a zebra. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when the affected individuals consumed spoiled zebra meat purchased from a street vendor. Speaking to The Namibian, Otjozondjupa police spokesperson Maureen Mbeha said the preliminary...