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NAU News: WEEKLY NEWS – 29 January 2010
Published: Jan 29, 2010 - 04:06 PM
In today’s newsletter:
- Experts talk about economy and farming in Africa
- Dare to Care golf day
- FA and other days
Experts talk about economy and farming in Africa
The Kaiserstraat Farmers Association had two experts from South Africa on Thursday, January 28, 2010 who spoke about farming possibilities in Africa and the economy. The well known economist Dawie Roodt highlighted 5 points which are indispensable for economic growth in any country. These five points are an established democracy, respect for private property, an independent media, an independent juridical system and an independent central bank. The challenges for Namibia are to comply with these requirements in order to ensure economic growth.
Furthermore he pointed out that the recovery after the recession will take much longer as originally believed even though the economy initially will grow fast for the next year or two. The reason for this is the big saving packages which governments made available as well as the capital investment in South Africa for the 2010 World Cup. South Africa constitutes 25% of the economy on the African continent, but Africa only contributes 2% towards the world economy. Against this background South Africa and Africa is completely dependant on world powers outside its control.
Mr Waldimar Pelser, the news editor of the Beeld gave an interesting talk about the possibilities for Southern African farmers in other African countries. AgriSA currently is busy to negotiate with various governments in Africa for the expansion of South African farming activities in these countries. (The Namibia Agricultural Union is not involved herewith). Even though the possibilities are great, Mr Pelser emphasized that political stability and the change of politicians in Africa might play a vital role for the vesting of farming activities in these countries. It is interesting that Africa currently heavily leans on foreigners which include Southern African farmers for food production.
Dare to Care golf day
It is our 10th birthday! Since 2000 Dare to Care golf days were held regularly in order to collect funds for victims of veld fires, farm attacks, flood victims, etc. The agricultural family (Agra, Namib Mills, Feedmaster, Meat Board, Agronomic Board, Meatco and the NAU) who started the fund, decided to host this years’ golf day on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Windhoek. The costs are N$2 500 per team (of 4 players) and great prizes are will be given. After the prize giving a braai will be held and the partners of the golf players are welcome to attend the braai at the cost of N$70 per person. We would like to thank Shoprite who again this year are the main sponsors. Shoprite were the main sponsors at the 2007 golf day which was held in Walvis Bay. For further details and entry forms please contact Erika at Tel 061 237838, Fax 061 220193, e-mail evg@agrinamibia.com.na
Study about charcoal production in Namibia
The Legal Assistance Centre is conducting a study about charcoal opportunities in Namibia. The study will look at the current situation as well as economic and environmental aspects. The team researchers will visit producers in the Outjo/Otjiwarongo area from February 2 – 5, 2010. For further details contact Dr Ute Dieckmann or Mr Theodor Muduva at Tel 061 223356.
FA and other days
Klein Karas FA is holding a meeting on February 11 at 08:00 at Farm US of Mr Leon van Wyk. Further details from Berdine de Klerk, Tel 063 266006, arbeid@mtcmobile.com.na
Keetmanshoop Regional Agricultural Union is holding a meeting on February 18 at 08:00 at Bird’s Mansion. Further details from Berdine de Klerk, Tel 063 266006, arbeid@mtcmobile.com.na
Aroab FA is holding the following meetings: on February 5 a management meeting, on February 12 a general meeting and on February 26 a motivational meeting in the agricultural hall. Further details will be given in due course. Enquiries must be addressed to Brenda Kotze, Tel 063 281218, kalahari@iway.na
Dordabis FA is holding a meeting on February 11 at 14:00 in the FA hall. Guest speakers are Messrs Strydom from the Meat Board, Judith Laza, Nico Venter of Lucks Oil & Energy as well as representative of the Agri Division of First National Bank. For further details contact Mrs Engels, Tel 062 - 581 423, fengels@iway.na
Summerdown FA is holding its first member meeting for 2010 on February 3 at 15:00 at the hall. For further details contact Mardaleen Derks, Tel 062 568887, derks@iway.na
Witvlei FA is holding a meeting on February 17 at 15:00 at the FA hall. For further details contact Mrs Mev M Bouwer, Tel 062 570317, gmbouwer@iway.na
The Kaiserstraat Farmers Association had two experts from South Africa on Thursday, January 28, 2010 who spoke about farming possibilities in Africa and the economy. The well known economist Dawie Roodt highlighted 5 points which are indispensable for economic growth in any country. These five points are an established democracy, respect for private property, an independent media, an independent juridical system and an independent central bank. The challenges for Namibia are to comply with these requirements in order to ensure economic growth.
Furthermore he pointed out that the recovery after the recession will take much longer as originally believed even though the economy initially will grow fast for the next year or two. The reason for this is the big saving packages which governments made available as well as the capital investment in South Africa for the 2010 World Cup. South Africa constitutes 25% of the economy on the African continent, but Africa only contributes 2% towards the world economy. Against this background South Africa and Africa is completely dependant on world powers outside its control.
Mr Waldimar Pelser, the news editor of the Beeld gave an interesting talk about the possibilities for Southern African farmers in other African countries. AgriSA currently is busy to negotiate with various governments in Africa for the expansion of South African farming activities in these countries. (The Namibia Agricultural Union is not involved herewith). Even though the possibilities are great, Mr Pelser emphasized that political stability and the change of politicians in Africa might play a vital role for the vesting of farming activities in these countries. It is interesting that Africa currently heavily leans on foreigners which include Southern African farmers for food production.
Dare to Care golf day
It is our 10th birthday! Since 2000 Dare to Care golf days were held regularly in order to collect funds for victims of veld fires, farm attacks, flood victims, etc. The agricultural family (Agra, Namib Mills, Feedmaster, Meat Board, Agronomic Board, Meatco and the NAU) who started the fund, decided to host this years’ golf day on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Windhoek. The costs are N$2 500 per team (of 4 players) and great prizes are will be given. After the prize giving a braai will be held and the partners of the golf players are welcome to attend the braai at the cost of N$70 per person. We would like to thank Shoprite who again this year are the main sponsors. Shoprite were the main sponsors at the 2007 golf day which was held in Walvis Bay. For further details and entry forms please contact Erika at Tel 061 237838, Fax 061 220193, e-mail evg@agrinamibia.com.na
Study about charcoal production in Namibia
The Legal Assistance Centre is conducting a study about charcoal opportunities in Namibia. The study will look at the current situation as well as economic and environmental aspects. The team researchers will visit producers in the Outjo/Otjiwarongo area from February 2 – 5, 2010. For further details contact Dr Ute Dieckmann or Mr Theodor Muduva at Tel 061 223356.
FA and other days
Klein Karas FA is holding a meeting on February 11 at 08:00 at Farm US of Mr Leon van Wyk. Further details from Berdine de Klerk, Tel 063 266006, arbeid@mtcmobile.com.na
Keetmanshoop Regional Agricultural Union is holding a meeting on February 18 at 08:00 at Bird’s Mansion. Further details from Berdine de Klerk, Tel 063 266006, arbeid@mtcmobile.com.na
Aroab FA is holding the following meetings: on February 5 a management meeting, on February 12 a general meeting and on February 26 a motivational meeting in the agricultural hall. Further details will be given in due course. Enquiries must be addressed to Brenda Kotze, Tel 063 281218, kalahari@iway.na
Dordabis FA is holding a meeting on February 11 at 14:00 in the FA hall. Guest speakers are Messrs Strydom from the Meat Board, Judith Laza, Nico Venter of Lucks Oil & Energy as well as representative of the Agri Division of First National Bank. For further details contact Mrs Engels, Tel 062 - 581 423, fengels@iway.na
Summerdown FA is holding its first member meeting for 2010 on February 3 at 15:00 at the hall. For further details contact Mardaleen Derks, Tel 062 568887, derks@iway.na
Witvlei FA is holding a meeting on February 17 at 15:00 at the FA hall. For further details contact Mrs Mev M Bouwer, Tel 062 570317, gmbouwer@iway.na
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