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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>THE Southern Traditional Communities’ Foundation has welcomed the allocation of N$2,4 billion for the second phase of the Neckartal irrigation project to alleviate unemployment among the youth in the \/\/\u00adKharas region.<\/p>\n

Chairperson of the foundation Dawid Gertze spoke to The Namibian on Wednesday, saying the second phase will transform livelihoods.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt renewed our hopes and aspirations for the advancement and transformation of the livelihoods of \/\/Kharas region and Namibia in general. We look forward to a speedy implementation of the project,\u201d said Gertze.<\/p>\n

He said the foundation has noted the high youth unemployment and lack of opportunities, allegedly stemming from flawed and discriminating recruitment and employment processes by the government and private institutions.<\/p>\n

The 2018 labour force survey showed that Namibia’s youth unemployment rate stood at 46,1%, with men at 43,7% and women at 48,5%.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe demand that all government and private employers demonstrate fairness to all eligible candidates without any tribal or demographic bias and that all be treated with respect through a just process. If Namibia belongs to all, jobs should be made available to all in a just and transparent manner,\u201d Gertze said.<\/p>\n

While on a consultative tour of the \/\/\u00adKharas region last week, agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein told traditional leaders and other stakeholders that the first phase of the project is complete and the second phase will commence soon.<\/p>\n

The Namibian reported that the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform was allocated a total of N$2,4 billion in the 2023\/24 financial year, a 22,1% increase from last year for the second phase of the project, which requires building canals, spill points, and booster pump stations.<\/p>\n

The government has obtained irrigable land of approximately 4 250ha.<\/p>\n

Schlettwein said the dam will increase economic growth and spin-offs for Keetmanshoop in terms of logistics, packaging and storage.<\/p>\n

\u201c[There should be] increased productive capacity and export earnings from high-value crops and fruits, greater inclusivity, job creation, income, and about 1 000 temporary jobs during the construction stage.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe project will create about 12 600 permanent and seasonal jobs for envisaged irrigation schemes,\u201d said Schlettwein.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, \/\/Kharas Regional Council chairperson Joseph Isaaks expressed dismay at the low employment numbers of indigenous people in the fishing and mining sectors in \/\/Kharas region and said the council will seek employment equity.<\/p>\n

The last population and housing census conducted in 2011 shows that agriculture, forestry and fishing were the main industries, providing 32,4% of jobs, followed by mining and quarrying with 8,9%. Wholesale and retail trade, as well as construction companies, each employed about 6% of the workforce.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe council is seeking to make inroads in employment creation, housing opportunities, provision of tertiary education and strengthening communal farming,\u201d said Isaaks.<\/p>\n

\/\/Kharas is an internationally recognised region with a thriving diverse mixed economy featuring agriculture, mining, and fishing. The region is also a high-end profitable tax-generating area, which predominantly comes from diamond mining.<\/p>\n

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