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Poultry farmers blindsided by import decision

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By Etuhole Amutenja

Local poultry farmers say they were caught off guard by government’s decision to allow American poultry products into the Namibian market, a move they believe threatens the survival of an already fragile industry.
Fimanekeni  Shivute, owner of JNJ Perfect Poultry Farming, said farmers were neither consulted nor informed prior to the policy shift that came into effect on 1 July, granting U.S. producers access to Namibia’s poultry market, valued at approximately USD 15 million (over N$268 million).
 

Snooker Jamal beams potential

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By Michael Uugwanga

Grade 12 pupil Andrew Jamal is setting himself aside as the next big snooker to come out of the country, following his good display at the WPA Heyball U-19 World Championship in Australia, last month.
Although Jamal did not reach the final, his performance did not go unnoticed as he was up against snooker players from countries that snooker is a big sport. 

This week, Confidente caught up with Jamal as he shared his first international experience in the sport of snooker and the WPA Heyball U-19 World Championship.