State of the Region Address (SORA)

15 Aug

Erongo celebrates achievements of the past year

ObserverNational NewsErongo Regional Council, State of the Region Address (SORA)

Niël Terblanché In his fifth State of the Region Address (SORA), Erongo regional governor, Neville Andre highlighted the region's notable accomplishments over the past year while focussing on advancements in governance, infrastructure, and social development. Andre reflected on the challenges faced at the start of his tenure, including the economic difficulties caused by the prolonged drought and the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. He pointed to the people of the region's resilience and collective efforts in overcoming these adversities. "Despite the challenges, we have achieved remarkable progress in various sectors, positioning Erongo as a region of excellence," Andre said.…

Poor harvest at Kalimbeza Rice Project

ObserverNational NewsKalimbeza Project in the Zambezi Region, Poor harvest at Kalimbeza Rice Project, State of the Region Address (SORA)

Obrein Simasiku Delays experienced in harvesting rice at the Kalimbeza Project in the Zambezi Region, has resulted in loses and poor harvest. The loses were as a result of over ripe product and bird attacks. “Harvesting of rice was ready at the beginning of January but was delayed due to heavy rains and the combine harvester that was broken. Thus, the process only started in March resulting in a loss,” said Governor Lawrence Sampofu in his State of the Region Address (SORA) on Monday, highlighting on the highs and lows of agricultural sector in the region. Another challenge was with…