Erginus Endjala – Windhoek Observer

05 Jun

MAWLR extends drought relief

ObserverObserver MoneyErginus Endjala, Ndyakupi Nghituwamata

Martin Endjala The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Land and Reform has announced that it will be extending its livestock drought mitigation measures to affected farmers in the Kunene region and parts of the Erongo and Omusati regions with effect from 1 July 20223 to 31st December 2023. This was announced by the Ministry’s Executive Director Ndyakupi Nghituwamata last week in a statement, the Ministry will also provide a livestock support programme to drought-stricken regions of Omaheke, Hardap and //Karas for six months from 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023. This is in alignment with Cabinet decisions issued at the…

05 Jun

Omusati appreciative of food assistance

ObserverNational NewsErginus Endjala, Omusati appreciative of food assistance

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Omusati Regional Governor, Erginus Endjala, has expressed his gratitude for the food assistance from the government, after his plea that the people of the region have become vulnerable because of the drought. Endjala made these remarks after the recently completed a two-week-long training workshop on Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC / IFSPC)) in Swakopmund. “The rainfall in Omusati was not favourable and it affected all humans and animals. As a result, people are in dire need of food and animals in need of fodders for animals. When we try to intervene, we need to consider both…

04 Mar

Drought threatens communal farmers in Omusati

ObserverNational NewsDrought threatens communal farmers in Omusati, Erginus Endjala

Martin Endjala The Omusati Governor Erginus Endjala says he is worried about the persistent drought in the region due to low rainfall and crop plants dying as a result. He says the situation will require assistance from the Disaster Management in the Office of the Prime Minister. Endjala said the last time the region received rainfall was on the 31st January 2023 and a few drops of rain earlier this week. He stressed that the crops will require above normal rainfall for them to grow. “As we currently speak the crops are drying up, and they will require above normal…

01 Feb

Omusati flood water still manageable says Governor

ObserverNational NewsErginus Endjala, Governor of Omusati region, Omusati flood water still manageable says Governor

Martin Endjala The Governor of Omusati region, Erginus Endjala says that the current water flow in the region is not yet at an extreme flood level and is manageable. According to Endjala, water pans in the region are however at full capacity due to rainfall received, causing water to flood a few areas the region. Endjala added that those affected by the flood are residents who set up structures at flood prone areas like oshanas. The governor however, cautioned the public to not panic as continuous monitoring of water levels is carried out on a daily basis, with the help…

11 Jan

Shortage of seeds in Omusati delays ploughing

ObserverNational NewsErginus Endjala, Shortage of seeds in Omusati delays ploughing

Martin Endjala As residents in the Omusati Region prepare to plough their fields, the inadequate allocation of seeds may result in delayed ploughing. Governor of Omusati region, Erginus Endjala stressed that the quota of seeds allocated to the region by the government is not enough, and there is no other way to get more seeds except buying from the streets in which prices are very exorbitant. The prospects of rain approaching, with the shortages of seeds, could see many families not ploughing their fields which will result in low food production. Despite the upsets of shortages of seeds. It is…

Saara, Netumbo neck and neck<br>….as other aspirants wait in the wings

09 Sep

Saara, Netumbo neck and neck
….as other aspirants wait in the wings

ObserverNational NewsErginus Endjala, Kuugongelwa-Amadhila is Nandi-Ndaitwah, Laurence Sampofu, Ndaitwah and Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila., Penda Ndakolo, Pio Nganate

Staff Writer The stage is set for the Swapo Party’s vice presidential campaign between the early pace setters, the incumbent, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila is Nandi-Ndaitwah’s junior in the party hierarchy and the latter is Amadhila’s junior in government, one being the vice president in the party and other Prime Minister in government. But, their positions will be of little relevance in the battle for supremacy, as the camps are crystallising even before the weekend’s Central Committee meeting that will finalise the nominations for the November congress. There are just two months and three weeks to go before…