WINDHOEK: The Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Lands and Resettlement says the acquisition of orthophotographic images of central Namibia will contribute greatly to enhancing policy decisions.
Speaking at the launch of a project by the ministry involving the acquisition, processing and development of orthophotos of central Namibia in the capital yesterday, PS Lidwina Shapwa said the project will also aid in the attainment of the national development agenda.
The project will cover an area of 320 000 square kilometres in the Erongo, Otjozondjupa, Khomas, Omaheke Regions, as well as the northern part of the Hardap Region.
She said they have developed a master plan that provides for the acquisition of aerial and orthophotographic images with a view to availing them to the nation for purposes of mapping, planning, land registration, resettlement and agricultural development.
Shapwa added that these aerial photos will facilitate the mapping and identification of natural resources so as to improve their management and sustainable utilisation.
2 (WINDHOEK) – President Hifikepunye Pohamba yesterday appointed Anna Namakao Mutelo as Namibia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ethiopia and the African Union (AU).
Mutelo is a long-serving staff member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, having joined the ministry in 1990.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony at State House, Pohamba said Mutelo has served as a Namibian diplomat in various capacities prior to this latest assignment.
The president said that throughout this time, she distinguished herself as a committed diplomat in the promotion of Namibia’s interests abroad.
Pohamba said the two countries enjoy excellent bilateral relations, adding that Ethiopia played an important role in the decolonisation of the country.
(edited)HERE IS TODAY’S BULLETIN FOR 10H00 TUESDAY, 24 JULY 2012 NAMIBIA PRESS AGENCY
1 (WINDHOEK) – The Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Lands and Resettlement says the acquisition of orthophotographic images of central Namibia will contribute greatly to enhancing policy decisions.
Speaking at the launch of a project by the ministry involving the acquisition, processing and development of orthophotos of central Namibia in the capital yesterday, PS Lidwina Shapwa said the project will also aid in the attainment of the national development agenda.
The project will cover an area of 320 000 square kilometres in the Erongo, Otjozondjupa, Khomas, Omaheke Regions, as well as the northern part of the Hardap Region.
She said they have developed a master plan that provides for the acquisition of aerial and orthophotographic images with a view to availing them to the nation for purposes of mapping, planning, land registration, resettlement and agricultural development.
Shapwa added that these aerial photos will facilitate the mapping and identification of natural resources so as to improve their management and sustainable utilisation.
2 (WINDHOEK) – President Hifikepunye Pohamba yesterday appointed Anna Namakao Mutelo as Namibia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ethiopia and the African Union (AU).
Mutelo is a long-serving staff member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, having joined the ministry in 1990.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony at State House, Pohamba said Mutelo has served as a Namibian diplomat in various capacities prior to this latest assignment.
The president said that throughout this time, she distinguished herself as a committed diplomat in the promotion of Namibia’s interests abroad.
Pohamba said the two countries enjoy excellent bilateral relations, adding that Ethiopia played an important role in the decolonisation of the country.