Allexer Namundjebo
The Palms For Life campaign on Tuesday received 20 seedlings donated by the Nyae-Nyae Development Foundation to support its greening efforts in Tsumkwe.
The campaign thanked the foundation for its support and confirmed that full cleaning operations will resume next week.
The new seedlings will be included in upcoming tree-planting activities.
Gabriel Hipandulwa, manager of the Nyae-Nyae Development Foundation, said he is willing to continue supporting the initiative with more seedlings.
Paulus Ndara, head of Palms For Life, said the tree-planting effort aims to beautify the area using indigenous species and raise awareness about reforestation.
Four seedlings have already been planted in the Gauteng location, including marula, jackalberry, and baobab trees.
Ndara said these trees will provide fruit and bring long-term environmental and community benefits.
“We want to have a greener Tsumkwe so that it can attract visitors,” said Ndara. He added that the area lacks trees and that fruit trees such as guava will be planted after winter.
“We are not just planting in households, but we also identify households in need, as well as plant in streets and government building yards,” he said.
The greening drive is part of a larger community effort launched by Palms For Life, which previously initiated a youth-led cleaning campaign.
On 4 April 2025, the campaign launched “Our Trash, Our Responsibility” under the slogan “Tsumkwe is Not a Trash Can.” The campaign promotes responsible waste management and seeks to improve environmental awareness in the community.
It also addresses social issues such as environmental degradation, youth unemployment, and substance abuse.
The campaign engages 29 out-of-school youth who have pledged to stay alcohol-free during the campaign.
They receive monthly food vouchers as an incentive. Another 32 primary school children involved in the project receive essential school supplies to support their education.
Palms For Life is calling on all Tsumkwe residents, including businesses, schools, and local organisations, to take part.
Activities include regular clean-up drives, weekly environmental broadcasts on Tsumkwe Community Radio, social media engagement, and partnerships with businesses and government offices to ensure long-term success.
