Charcoal producers and charcoal processors are invited to attend the Namibia Charcoal Producers Association members’ meeting and conference at the Reitclub, Otjiwarongo next Wednesdayat 07:30. Provision has inter alia been made to introduce the charcoal buyers to the producers and there will also be ample opportunity for business liaison. For any further enquiries, contact Danie van Vuuren (secretariat) at Tel 061 237838 or mail to lwv-aea@agrinamibia.com.na
SWAKARA pelt sorting courses
SWAKARA pelt sorting courses are offered from November 26 – 28 at the House of SWAKARA, 35 Cobalt Street, Prosperity, Windhoek by Jeremy Duffield-Harding. There are only a limited amount of seats. To register or for any enquiries contact Tel 061 237750 of Jaco, Tel 2909301, info@swakara.net, jennyk@agra.com.na.
FA and other news
A Junior and beginner judging course is offered by the Nguni Breeders Association from next Tuesday to Thursday at the Goibib Lodge, 112km south of Keetmanshoop. Only 20 people can take part and the costs are N$750 per person including the meals and teaching material. For further details contact Gisela Giess, Tel 062 571719, 081 2794066, info@nguni-namibia.org.
The Amos Agri Ministry is hosting a breakfast next Friday, October 17 from 06:15 – 08:00 at the Hotel Thüringer Hof, Windhoek. The theme is “God’s authority on my farm” and guest speaker is Dr Goody Nwagboso, a medical practitioner and pastor. The costs are N$130 per person and further details can be obtained from mobile telephone number: 081 1488993.
Blumfelde FA is celebrating its 40th anniversary next Saturday, October 18 at Blumfelde. The programme starts at 09:00 and the day is concluded with a Steak Braai and dance with Joggie & Andre. For further details contact Magret Binneman at mobile telephone number: 081 4440334, binneman@iway.na.
Steinhausen FA is holding a members’ meeting on October 22 at 15:00 at the FA hall at farm Steinhausen. Guest speaker is Mr Dries Tredoux of Alensy. For further details contact Mayke Rumpf at telephone number:062 561422 or through this e-mail address: combumbi@iway.na.
Witvlei FA is holding a farmers day on October 22 at 09:00 at Farm Ottawa of Harald and Erika Pack. Guest speakers are Harald Pack, Kai-Uwe Denker of NAPHA and Vera Menges of the Cheetah projects. At 17:00 a farm visit will be held and the day is concluded with a braai. For further details contact Monica Bouwer at mobile telephone number: 081 2790301 or thorugh this e-mail address: gmbouwer@iway.na.
Wildlife Ranching SA is hosting a Game Information Day on October 25 from 09:00 – 15:00 at the Wanderers Sport Club, Windhoek. Keynote speaker is the Deputy Minister of Environment & Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta. Other speakers are Dr Johan Kriek, Dr Ulf Tubbesing, Piet du Toit, Craig Shepstone, Annette Oelofse, Louis van der Watt and Herman Barnard. During the question and answer session Dr John Shoopala from the Directorate of Veterinary Services and Dr Peter Oberem, the WRSA president will answer questions. Registration is N$300 per person and please register before next Thursday, October 16, with Zelda von Schauroth at mobile telephone number: 081 1277578 or Mike Bredenkamp, 081 1283333.
Gamsberg FA is holding its year end function on November 1 at 17:00 at the FA hall. The theme is “Something farm” and DJ Ru-k (Rudi Koen) is in charge of the music. Registration is N$100 for adults and N$30 for children. Please register before October 17 with Rozanne, Tel 081 1419892, gamsbergbv@gmail.com.
Epukiro FA is holding its year end function on November 8 at 16:00 at Buffalos, Gobabis. For further details contact Cora Jacobs at telephone number: Tel 062 568756 or mobile telephone number: 081 3010286, cj.jacobs@live.com.