Calle Schlettwein – Windhoek Observer

06 Sep

Urgent action needed to accelerate climate-resilient investments in water

ObserverNational NewsCalle Schlettwein, Urgent action needed to accelerate climate-resilient investments in water

Niël Terblanché While the world struggles with the impacts of climate change, it has become increasingly evident that the planet is facing a water crisis that threatens the existence of all people. It has emerged at the Africa Climate Summit currently underway in Nairobi, Kenya, that a three-pronged global crisis that encompasses climate change, financial instability, and political upheaval has highlighted the urgency of prioritizing climate-resilient investments in water. The theme of this year’s summit is “Accelerating Climate Resilient Investments in Water.” Calle Schlettwein, Namibia’s Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, while addressing the summit said that climate change…

23 Aug

Africa must find funds to close the water investment gap

ObserverNational NewsAfrica must find funds to close the water investment gap, Calle Schlettwein

Niël Terblanché It is the ambition of Namibia to address and bring about a safe, and secure water supply for all but several severe challenges are hampering the process. Calle Schlettwein, the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform while attending the Stockholm World Water Week at the High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, said Namibia strives to provide adequate water to promote sanitation to enable development and decent urban and rural living standards for all people. The conference in Sweden is focused on accelerating the implementation of the UN 2023 Water Action Agenda in Africa through the International…

15 Jun

Namibia joins United Nations Water Convention

ObserverNational NewsCalle Schlettwein, Namibia joins United Nations Water Convention, water and land reform

Niël Terblanché Namibia became the first Southern African country, and the eighth country in Africa, to accede to the United Nations Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes. As both a midstream and downstream country, transboundary water cooperation is crucial for Namibia and the region’s water security and sustainable socio-economic development because the country shares all its perennial rivers with neighbouring countries as well as several significant transboundary groundwater reserves. Namibia’s Minister for Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein said that transboundary water cooperation stands as the cornerstone of the nation’s water security. “I…

05 Jun

Schlettwein calls on old traditions to be aligned with modern technology

ObserverNational NewsCalle Schlettwein, Schlettwein calls on old traditions to be aligned with modern technology

Martin Endjala Farmers who still use the old traditions are being urged to align themselves with modern technology in order to optimally yield positive results from their crop and livestock production which will bring about economic growth both for themselves and the country at large. The green economy is seen as one of the best capable driving engines for all industries which is why the emphasis is put on farmers familiarizing themselves with emerging technology to ensure that they produce the best products. These were the sentiments of Calle Schlettwein, the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, during the…

03 Mar

Black and White farmers fight brewing as Ghana meat export saga intensifies

ObserverNational NewsBlack and White farmers fight brewing as Ghana meat export saga intensifies, Calle Schlettwein, Namibian Emerging Commercial Farmers Union (NECFU)

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Namibia National Farmers Union (NNFU) and Namibian Emerging Commercial Farmers Union (NECFU) have rejected racial claims by some local farmers. A group of black farmers are alleging white farmers are the ones who spread the rumor that Namibian beef from the northern communal areas is contaminated with foot and mouth disease and that the Ghanaian government should stop buying it. The Ministry of Agriculture has since pronounced itself on the matter, saying that the authors of the report are commercial farmers whose identities are unknown. An investigation, the Ministry said has begun. The group is further alleging…

02 Aug

Second desalination plant in offing

ObserverNational News) Veston Malango, Calle Schlettwein, Chamber of Mines of Namibia Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Veston Malango, Malango, Second desalination plant in offing

Tujoromajo Kasuto Government is currently engaged in negotiations with the private sector to set up a new desalination plant as a joint project by four uranium mines, Chamber of Mines of Namibia Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Veston Malango has revealed. ‘’The mines have joined forces together to make a proposal to the chamber of mines, expressing their desire to invest in such a desalination plant. We are not in the business of making and selling water because that is the prerogative of Namwater. If the private sector is allowed to build a desalination plant like the current one, we believe…

30 Sep

Emergency power generator saviour for Rundu water woes

ObserverObserver MoneyCalle Schlettwein, Minister of Agriculture, Namwater, Rundu, Rundu Town Council, water and land reform

Eba Kandovazu WEEKS after Rundu residents have been without running water, an emergency power generator has finally been dispatched to Rundu from Walvis Bay and water has been restored Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, says. Schlettwein adds that a team was on site to repair the damaged transformer, which he says coincidentally broke after NamWater by-passed the water meter and restored unhindered water supply after a water shortage was reported at the town. The NamPower transformer supplies power to Rundu and NamWater pumps feed the town with water. "This has resulted in the unintended continued stoppage…

29 Sep

5000 cattle infected with FMD, 150 dead in Zambezi

ObserverUncategorisedAgriculture, Calle Schlettwein, Water and Land Reform Minister

Eba Kandovazu A TOTAL 5000 cattle have been infected by the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Zambezi region, since its detection in May this year. A total 150 cattle have died as a result, Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Minister, Calle Schlettwein, has announced. Schlettwein says this is despite the higher vaccination coverage in the infected herds, adding that infection rates remained high among the vaccinated cattle, which is an indication of the presence of a different FMD virus variant, which was confirmed to be a new FMD virus serotype O in August, the first time in the…

15 Apr

Swartbooi threatens to report PM to ACC

ObserverObserver MoneyAgriculture Minister, Bernardus Swartbooi, Calle Schlettwein, Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader

Andrew Kathindi Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader, Bernardus Swartbooi, is threatening to report Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over allegations that she illegally occupied a farm which she sold to Government. The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform approved the purchase of two farms belonging to the Prime Minister to the tune of N$14 million. Swartbooi alleged that the Prime Minister illegally occupied the farms that were originally placed under her portfolio, but meant to be rehabilitated for resettlement of generational workers from the San Community. “Once we have acquired each and every part of…

21 Aug

Public financial disclosures a mixed bag

ObserverNational NewsCalle Schlettwein, Minister of Agriculture, water and land reform

The minister of agriculture, water and land reform, Calle Schlettwein is to be applauded for his financial disclosures. He followed the rules with integrity and good intentions. However, we question how democracy is strengthened in Namibia by one member making such a detailed disclosure. The rules of financial disclosure by ALL in Parliament are not being followed. And, financial information is being reported salaciously. This is not the reason behind disclosure. Financial disclosure of assets is only useful in deciding if legislation before the Parliament is in conflict with the personal assets of MPs. How the minister financed the renovation…