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TABLE OF CONTENTS EDITOR’S NOTE......................................................................................................................................................4 CEO’S MESSAGE....................................................................................................................................................5 NAMIBIA FISH CONSUMPTION PROMOTION TRUST CELEBRATES 21 YEARS...........................................6 NFCPT CEO ATTENDS THE GMN SHOW TO DISCUSS THE 21ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION............8 1 ON 1 WITH MS LOURAINE KONDOMOBOLO, A REFLECTION ON HER 3 MONTHS IN OFFICE....... 12 1 ON 1 WITH MR TIMOTEUS AMWEELE, A REFLECTION ON HIS 3 MONTHS IN OFFICE...................... 14 NFCPT PROCUREMENT COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND EVALUATEs THE TENDERS FOR MARCH........... 15 OHANGWENA REGIONAL GOVERNOR PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO THE NAMIBIA FISH CONSUMPTION PROMOTION TRUST........................................................................................................................................... 16 HARDAP REGIONAL GOVERNOR PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO THE NAMIBIA FISH CONSUMPTION PROMOTION TRUST........................................................................................................................................... 17 NFCPT OBSERVE 32ND INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ACROSS THE COUNTRY....................... 18 NFCPT MANAGEMENT COMPLETES THE 2022 STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP........................... 18 CONSTRUCTION OF ONDANGWA FISH SHOP............................................................................................. 19 NEW STAFF RECRUITS....................................................................................................................................... 19 OMAHEKE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR.............................................................................................................. 20 REGIONAL AND MOBILE PROMOTIONS........................................................................................................ 22 DEBIT AND CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED............................................................................................................ 23 WHISTLE-BLOWER.............................................................................................................................................. 24 2 NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022

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EDITOR’S NOTE Dear Readers With utmost welcome, we are bringing you the fourth quarter Trust News external newsletter for the 2021/22 financial year to keep you updated with the latest activities, programmes, and initiatives of the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT). This quarter has been nothing but extraordinary and will be remembered in many ways as The Trust significantly achieved its strategic targets. We are hopeful that you will find this peace of reading resourceful and informing. Follow us on social media and refer to our website for up-to-date, relevant updates on our comprehensive business network. Feel free to contact us at [email protected] or through our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Twitter) for comments or suggestions Mr De Wet Siluka Public Relations Officer 4 NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022

CEO’S MESSAGE The 2021/22 financial year was remarkably significant for The Trust, as we witnessed a substantial growing demand for our fish and fish products across the country. This demand subsequently increased our revenue generation. All credit is bestowed upon you all. The fish distribution throughout our fish shops and regional promotions remains significant to our operations. Therefore, we pursue the industry partners in the fishing sector, SMEs, retailers, and individuals who contribute to the value chain in the supply of fish to continue contributing significantly to this strategic focus. Awareness and promotion At the core of the work we do is to educate the nation on the nutritional value of fish and various ways of preparing it while improving the accessibility of fish to all regions of the country by setting up retail fish shops. The awareness initiative was done through the educational seminar conducted in Gobabis. In addition, fish promotions and educational campaigns were undertaken in Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, //Karas, Omusati Omaheke, and Zambezi regions. While most of our promotional activities during the year focused on the areas where fish is less known and eaten, we also promote fish consumption in the Zambezi Region, where fish is accepted as part of the daily diet. The Trust also launched the educational fish consumption advertising campaign in May 2021. The campaign aimed to create better consumer awareness of the benefits of eating fish and how to prepare well and cook it properly through radio live reads, billboards, TV cooking demonstrations, and bulk SMS. In addition to brand recognition and increasing market awareness of the brand, the campaign also promoted the contribution of fish to food security, income generation, and the consumption of fish, particularly by vulnerable or food-insecure groups in our society. Annual per capita consumption target The Trust and stakeholders in the fishing industry were instrumental in increasing the consumption of fish per person from only 4 kg per person at Independence to 16.59 per person at the end of March 2021. As informed by Government, our target is to attain a 20.4 kg per capita fish consumption per person, which is the current world average. Finally, it will be remiss if I do not remind fellow Namibians about our dream for Namibia to be a fish-eating nation. To attain this dream, we must collectively embrace the culture of consuming fish (either from our Atlantic Ocean or from our freshwater bodies). Therefore, let us consume more fish to derive the nutritional and healthy values and income generation, employment creation, and poverty alleviation benefits that fish can offer, thus making Namibia a “fish-eating nation”. Mr Victor Pea Chief Executive Officer Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022 5

NAMIBIA FISH CONSUMPTION PROMOTION TRUST CELEBRATES 21 YEARS TWENTY FISHED Founded in 2001 “to promote the consumption 2020, and it is now back in full operation. In of fish”, the Namibia Fish Consumption addition, the construction of the Ondangwa Promotion Trust (NFCPT) has since expanded fish shop which started in June last year is its offerings to include making fish accessible progressing well and is scheduled to be to the general market and affordable to all completed in June this year. Namibians. The Trust has advanced its quest to contain One of The Trust’s notable achievements has the ever-increasing cost of electricity as been that at the end of March 2021, its total well as moving towards clean energy by assets stood at N$196 million in comparison to installing solar circuit power supply systems N$161 million for the financial year 2019/2020. at Wanaheda and Omuthiya fish shops and at its head office at the cost of N$2 million. “We expect these figures to grow by the end of March 2022,” said Charlene Hartung, a trustee Plans are also at an advanced stage to of the NFCPT. install solar power supply systems at Outapi, Eenhana and Rundu fish shops within this Over the years, the NFCPT has been investing financial year. in capital projects and building fish shops. This year, the trust celebrated its 21st anniversary Hartung noted that the target was to under the theme “twenty fished”. distribute 10 000 metric tonnes of horse mackerel, 360 tonnes of by-catches and 24 In 2021 The Trust managed to complete 000 tinned fish products this year. By the end the construction of the Omuthiya fish shop, of March 2022, alteration of Tobias Hainyeko fish shop as well as the alteration of the head office and the NFCPT sold 9 300 metric tonnes of horse construction of the Otjiwarongo prefabricated mackerel, 425 tonnes of by-catches and fish shop at an estimated cost of N$27 million. 33 251 tinned fish products compared to 9 937 metric tonnes of horse mackerel, 337 “Since independence, progress has been made tonnes of by-catches and 19 356 tinned in making fish available throughout Namibia, fish recorded at the end of the 2020/2021 both by the private sector and government by financial year. encouraging Namibians to eat more fish,” said Hartung. The NPCPT further revamped the Ongwediva Coral Reef Restaurant kitchen, which burnt in 6 NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022

These products were sold through 18 fish She further noted that NFCPT places strong outlets and 14 regional fish promotions that emphasis on employee development and were conducted across the country. that training and development programmes included professional and practical courses, Hartung, however, highlighted that the conferences, seminars, and short courses. organisation had experienced challenges emanating from poor catches and small sized Currently, female representation constitutes 71 horse mackerel fish. (49%) of employees, while male representation constituted 75 (51%). The fishing industry’s male Apart from donating fish and fish products to dominance is mirrored by this status. needy communities, the NFCPT managed to hand-over donations of medical equipment and Despite the harsh socio-economic challenges material valued at N$3 million to the Ministry of faced by the country in the past years,NFCPT has Health and Social Services in response to the successfully completed the wage and employee fight against to Covid-19 pandemic as part of benefits increments for the 2022/2023 financial its corporate social responsibility. year effective from 1 April 2022. The medical equipment and materials included In conclusion, Mrs Hartung recognised and ventilators, ECG machines, ICU monitors, thanked the following staff members who have Oxygen flow machines, Oxygen concentrators been with the Trust since its establishment for and masks. setting the foundation on which we have built on. In addition, the NFCPT facilitated the National Fish Consumption Day together with the These are Mr Shipapo Valentino, Mr Kennedy Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Angala, Ms Anna Amateta, and Ms Hileni and the fishing industry in November 2021 Kanana. She further extended words of thanks and raised N$605 000, two tonnes of horse to the current staff and board of Trustees for mackerel and hake and sanitary pads through successfully spearheading and positioning the a fund-raising gala dinner held for the Karas Agency as a viable and self-sustaining institution. region. That will continue to deliver tangible results to Collectively, this initiative has raised N$5.1 all Namibians as well as industry partners and million, which has been invested in assisting the public for their collective support in making communities in various regions in Namibia, Namibia a fish-eating Nation. particularly addressing educational needs. The initiative further advances the educational component of imparting culinary skills and socio-economic benefits of consuming fish through drama and cooking demonstration. “The government is keen to see more Namibian people eating their fish, therefore NFCPT is determined to be central in Namibia’s efforts to increase the per capita consumption levels of fish across the country,” said Hartung. NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022 7

NFCPT CEO ATTENDS THE GMN SHOW TO DISCUSS THE 21ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION On Monday, 28 March 2022 Mr Victor Pea, To address this pattern, the Government of Chief Executive Officer appeared on the NBC the Republic of Namibia with the assistance Good Morning Namibia television show in of the Overseas Fisheries Cooperation of Swakopmund to share the highlights of The Japan launched Namibia Fish Consumption Trust’s 21st anniversary and its significance Promotion Project to promote local fish thereof with the entire nation and beyond. consumption. In a question-and-answer session conducted 1993: Agreement concluded and signed by Mr Peter Denk, an NBC TV Personality, this is between the Government of the Republic of what they shared: Namibia and Overseas Fisheries Cooperation of Japan. Q: As you are celebrating the 21st anniversary, 1994: The collaboration was officially named briefly tell us about the history of the Trust the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Project, mainly distributing bulk fish using a A: At Independence, fish consumption was small-refrigerated truck to SMEs in northern estimated at 4 kg per person annually. This was Namibia and Swakopmund. one of the lowest levels in the world among fish- producing nations; well below the global average 1999: The Head Office for Namibia Fish of 15-16 kg and the average consumption level Consumption Promotion Project was relocated for sub-Saharan Africa at that time of 9 kg per from Rossing in Arandis to Swakopmund. head. 8 NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022

2001: Cabinet approved the transformation Q: Eating fish is the primary component of your of the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion business. How do you ensure people have access to Project into a Namibia Fish Consumption fish and how much fish do you distribute annually? Promotion Trust. A: We have set up 18 retail distribution fish shops After its establishment in 2001, the Trust in all 14 regions, mainly in the regional capitals. started its business journey with at least These fish shops serve as distribution networks nine staff members under the management at the regional level, and they are equipped with of a Managing Director. freezer rooms with capacity storage ranging from 28 to 72 tonnes. In addition, we have a reliable In 2003 The Trust opened a Swakopmund fleet that ensures our fish shops are fully stocked fish shop and Ondangwa distribution by transporting fish from the Walvis Bay harbour to centre where they were selling fish to small the rest of the country. businesses At the end of March 2021, we collectively sold In 2004 we opened the Rundu fish shop and 9,937 metric tonnes of horse mackerel, 337 tonnes in 2005 Ongwediva Coral Reef Restaurant of by-catches, and 19,356 tinned fish across our and Fish shop, as well as Veneta fish shops fish shops as compared to 8467 tonnes of horse opened in Ongwediva and Swakopmund mackerel, 425 tonnes of by-catches, and 33 251 respectively. tinned fish products sold by the end of February 2022. The Restaurant opened in Ongwediva was meant to prepare and cook fish for Q: Apart from selling fish at your fish outlets, how customers at a reasonable fee to attract do you ensure that Namibians living in remote those who could not prepare and cook fish areas have access to fish? because of the perceived complexity to consume fish. A: Despite the vastness of our country, NFCPT has made it a priority to take fish to the hard-to-reach Later in 2007 to 2008 Lüderitz, communities through regional fish sale promotions Keetmanshoop, Gobabis and Windhoek which are conducted regionally every month. This (Oshetu) fish shops were opened. initiative ensures our people who live in villages far from the town have access to affordable fish. Due to the increasing demand for fish in the northern and central parts of the country, Q: Cooking fish is complex, and part of your from 2009 to 2012 Windhoek (Tobias mandate is to impart skills on how to prepare Hainyeko), Outapi, Opuwo, and Eenhana and cook fish. How do you ensure Namibians can fish shops were opened to allow access to prepare and cook fish? fish. Still, in 2012, we launched the National Fish Consumption Day held in the Erongo A: At NFCPT, we are determined to be central Region. in Namibia’s efforts to increase the per capita consumption levels of fish across Namibia. We The National Fish Consumption Day is an do this to address nutrition, and food security annual occasion initiated and established and alleviate extreme poverty in our communities by The Trust, the Ministry of Fisheries and by creating opportunities that enable them to Marine Resources, and the Fishing Industry generate income from reselling fish. to promote fish consumption at the regional level as well as raise funds to address educational needs. NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022 9

This, we are doing through promoting and A: The Trust has an annual CSI budget of N$100 educating the public about the importance 000 every year. However, depending on the of consuming fish through face-to-face and critical needs, the Trust extends this budget to media. N$ 500 000.00 for the 2022-2023 financial year. To date, NFCPT and critical players in The Apart from donating fish and fish products to Fishing Industry have successfully increased needy communities, The Trust managed to the per capita fish consumption rate from 4kg hand over donations of medical equipment and per person at independence to 16.59 at the material valued at N$3 million to the Ministry of end of March 2021. Our target, as informed Health and Social Services in response to the by Government is to attain a 20.4kg per capita fight against to Covid-19 pandemic. fish consumption per person. Therefore, we expect this figure to increase. The medical equipment and materials included among others, ICU Ventilators, CTG Machines, Q: In terms of financial performance, how has ECG Machines, ECG Machines, ICU Monitors, the institution performed over the years? Oxygen Flow machines, Oxygen cannulas, Oxygen concentrators, and CPAP masks & A: At the end of March 2021, The Trust’s total Oxygen rebreather masks, blood gas analysers, assets stood at N$191,313,930 in comparison Ultrasound machines. to N$160,973,740 for the financial year 2019/2020. We expect these figures to grow In addition, The Trust facilitates the National Fish end of March 2022. Consumption Day CSR initiative together with the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Q: What are your plans moving forward as well as the Fishing Industry. Collectively, we especially now that you have set up fish shops have raised N$5.1 million has been invested in in all the 14 regions? assisting our communities in various regions in Namibia, particularly educational needs. A: The Trust is in a transformation process to The initiative further advances the educational ensure a viable and self-sustainable institution, component of imparting culinary skills and the ensuring that it has a competent workforce and socio-economic benefits of consuming fish strengthening operational efficiency to ensure through drama and cooking demonstrations. good corporate governance that is compliant with the Public Enterprises Governance Act, 2019. We are also expanding expand our business model by incorporating SME vending model where we will supply fish to SMEs for reselling. Currently, we are piloting this model with Okutumbatumba Hawkers Association in Windhoek’s Single Quarters location, and it is promising to work. Q: Namibia is going through a tough economic downturn which is putting too much pressure on the Government coffers. As a Government Agency, what corporate social investment activities do you run? 10 NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022

32 YEARS OF HEALTH POWERED BY FISH As we celebrate more than three independent decades of peace and stability as a healthy Nation. The NFCPT congratulates and thanks yo u , Na m i bi a , fo r allowing us to contribute to your health by bringing fish to the Nation. NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022 11

1 ON 1 WITH MS LOURRAINE KONDOMBOLO, A REFLECTION ON HER THREE MONTHS IN OFFICE 1. Briefly tell us about your expectations helps me proactively approach my new role in a before joining the Trust and your experience learning capacity. after joining the Trust. During my first 30 days I focused on: I didn’t come with preconceived ideas, but I was excited about joining The Trust, the only Learning, I read everything I had to read in terms expectations I had were based on what I had of policies and procedures I made time to speak to people in the organization, read about them, the impact they have in the in different capacities to understand the cultural industry and the contribution I could make dynamics in which the trust operates. towards that. During the next 60 days I did the following: My experience after joining The Trust has really been nothing short of great, and I will Analyzed the system and environment in which attribute that to the fact that I didn’t create we operate within the Fishing Industry. any form of expectations at all. Was able to come up with informed and inclusive strategies on how best I can impart knowledge The reception has been great,and I have been and utilize my skills to contribute to the overall stretched in ways beyond my imagination, organizational goal. and challenged to show up as my higher self, particularly through working in an office I was able to find synergy with my team gain trust setting after two years of operating remotely. and manage expectations in a short period of And that is growth that is highly welcome. time. It has equipped me to create a healthy environment which has enabled me to add value 2. Within the 3 months of your employment, to my team and receive value in return. what would you say were your success? I always make it a plan to set out a 30/60/90 plan for myself whenever I start a new role, it 12 NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022

Increased employee morale through This means that the implementation of the new consistent engagement which has resulted strategies and policies will have very little to no in mutual respect and teamwork. resistance. My personal philosophy is to Lead with the What is important for is to ensure that everyone heart and manage with the head, because understands the level of growth we are headed I believe once you lay the foundation with towards, so that no one is caught off guard and the people, productivity in terms of system overwhelmed. and technology aligns. In the next six months divisionally, we are At this point we all understand the part we headed for operational excellence as our plan each have play in driving the organization is to standardize procedures and ensure that all goals to success. employees are capacitated and upskilled to be able to deliver on our Mandate, exceeding the 3. Within the 3 months of your employment, expectations of our customers. what would you say were your challenges? 5. Any other information you would like to share In terms of the organization, having to align with us? people and processes to strategy from a blind place with resistance to the eminent As someone that is driven by impact, I am honored changes was the biggest challenge. to be a part of The Trust that has such a huge role to play in the livelihood of our Namibian citizens. The department did not have adequate policies in place to be able to measure The communities we serve, not just with making compliance and drive productivity, and fish available and affordable but with education there was an inconsistent application of on the importance of fish as part of a healthy diet standard operating procedures across are the reason, I believe we are all here. the branches which contributed to lot of the issues the department faces in terms To be a part of something this noble and be able of people management and inventory to influence and impact change is even more management. reason to look forward to waking up every day. I feel like I belong. But that has been the core of the work we are now putting in to ensure that the correct systems and control measures as well as people centric strategies are put in place. 4. Where do you see the subdivision in the next 6 months? I am excited about where we are headed, I believe the department has accomplished half of its targets already by just getting buy in and increased engagement from all the team players. NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022 13

1 ON 1 WITH MR TIMOTEUS AMWEELE, A REFLECTION ON HIS THREE MONTHS IN OFFICE 1. Briefly tell us about your expectations before joining The Trust and your experience after joining The Trust. My expectations before joining The Trust 3. Within the 3 months of your employment, what were (i) adjusting to the learning curve as would you say were your challenges? someone coming from an aviation industry The main challenge has been dealing with with no working experience in the fishing inconsistent operating procedures at fish shops industry, (ii) figuring out how to fit into new due to the lack of standard operating procedures. work culture, and (iii) understanding and Some fish shops are less efficient than others resolving existing conflicts within teams. because they take inconsistent approaches based After being with The Trust for 3 months, I on personal preferences to perform their duties in have come to realise that the systems and the absence of documented procedures. processes employed by the Trust although 4. Where do you see the subdivision in the next 6 need to be refined, are comprehensible. months? The work environment is warm and I foresee the team being capacitated with the there is a general exude of positivity that necessary skills to perform diverse duties through encourages others to contribute ideas targeted training and development programs. from a different perspective which also Moreover, it enhanced performance and staff empowered me to utilize my skills and morale in the subdivision through consistent contribute to the team. communication and constructive feedback 2.Withinthe3monthsof youremployment, between me and the team. what would you say was your success? 5. Any other information you would like to share My greatest accomplishment thus far in with us? my role is the minimisation of frustrations The NFCPT team has the potential to reach greater that have been affecting employees in heights through intrinsic motivation and steering the northern regions, by being supportive the ship in the right direction with strategic initiatives and involved in the process of solving being undertaken to improve performance at all problems arising at the branches. I also levels of the business. tackled communication issues by creating a culture of open dialogue, listening to all staff members’ concerns, and giving them constructive feedback. 14 NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022

NFCPT PROCUREMENT COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND EVALUATE THE TENDERS FOR MARCH To ensure compliance with the Procurement Act, enhance transparency, and ensure effectiveness, the NFCPT Procurement Committee met in March 2022 at NFCPT HQ Boardroom to open and evaluate Bids for the Painting of Eenhana, Outapi, and Rundu Fish Shop tender a day after the closing date. Bids Opening Records were drafted and made available on the NFCPT website the following day. The Committee further completed the Bids evaluation process for the Printing Materials tender and the Bids Opening Record was immediately made available on the website. NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022 15

OHANGWENA REGIONAL GOVERNOR PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO THE NAMIBIA FISH CONSUMPTION PROMOTION TRUST Photo: Hon Walde Ndevashiya, Mr Kornelius Iiyambo, Mrs Eveline Stephanus and Mrs Angelika !Nuwuses On 22 March 2022 Hon Walde Ndevashiya, This he said, contributes to the high failure rate in Governor of the Ohangwena Region, paid a science subjects in his region. courtesy visit to The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust. He, therefore, pleaded with The Trust to assist where possible as this will address the challenges faced The core area of discussion centered around by learners who want to pursue science subjects. the educational needs and challenges faced by learners in his region. Hon Ndevashiya informed the NFCPT Management that his region is facing a shortage of computers and laboratory equipment in schools. 16 NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022

HARDAP REGIONAL GOVERNOR PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO THE NAMIBIA FISH CONSUMPTION PROMOTION TRUST Photo: Rev Salomon April, Mr Kornelius Iiyambo, Mrs Eveline Stephanus and Mrs Angelika !Nuwuses On22March2022RevSalomonApril,Governor alleviation through a community empowerment of the Hardap Region, paid a courtesy visit to programme. The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust. He stated that Hardap Region remains one of the regions with high unemployment, poverty, Among other areas of interest and discussion and lack of health facilities with the need for was health, education as well as women and private enterprises assistance. youth empowerment programme in the Hardap Region. He pleaded for assistance to revamp the Maltahohe Clinic as well as a feeding scheme Hon April appealed for collaboration between for students who have been enrolled in the NFCPT and Hardap Office of the Governor in vocational training through the Office of The areas of health, skills development, and poverty Governor. NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022 17

NFCPT OBSERVE 32nd INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ACROSS THE COUNTRY Photo: NFCPT Head Office staff On Friday, 18 March 2022 NFCPT Staff members observed the 32nd Independence celebration across all the Branches. The Trust invested N$14,800.00 which was then disbursed across all Branches to make the celebration a success. Dressed in the diverse traditional attires, NFCPT staff chanted songs and stories to remind each other about the long way to freedom, 32 years of peace, stability, and prosperity, as well as unit and living history across cultures. NFCPT MANAGEMENT COMPLETES THE 2022 STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP Photo: NFCPT management and supervisors In February 2022, NFCPT management and supervisors completed a weeklong strategic planning workshop aimed at reimaging the Trust making it a viable and competitive institution as per its mandate. The planning was wrapped up with a stylish team building full of fun. 18 NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022

CONSTRUCTION OF ONDANGWA FISH SHOP The construction of The Ondangwa fish shop which This investment was made to expand the commenced on 10 June 2021 is progressing well. fish shop, increase fish distribution, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements The cost of the project is expected to be around as well as food safety and hygiene. N$8,4 million, and the project is expected to be completed in June 2022. Once completed, the fish shop will offer the much-needed service excellence ensuring our people access to fish. NEW STAFF RECRUITS As we continue to deliver on its mandate, are administration and support staff. Concerning human capital remains significant, and as gender representation, the Trust is 47% female and such, the Trust contributes to employment 53% male-dominated due to the physical nature of creation. work, especially at the operational level. To date, The Trust has employed 148 In terms of recruitment, we recorded two permanent staff and 1 temporary staff appointments in this quarter. There are Marketing Namibians across the country. Officer, Opuwo Branch Administrator, and Luderitz Branch Administrator. Of the total workforce, 115 or 78% are operational, at fish shops, and 33 or 22% Welcome to the NFCPT family NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022 19

OMAHEKE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR Photo: Gobabis Fish Consumption Educational Seminar In February 2022, the NFCPT’s Marketing and per person at independence to 16.59 at the Communications Department conducted a end of March 2021. The target, as informed Fish Consumption Educational Seminar in by Government is to attain a 20.4kg per capita the Omaheke Region. fish consumption per person. As a priority region in addressing local He further stated that, despite fish’s excellent fish consumption gabs, the seminar was nutritional benefits and its versatility, more conducted to educate the public about the education is needed to boost the country’s health benefits of consuming fish as well as low fish consumption, especially in meat- different ways to prepare and cook fish. eating regions such as Omaheke. At the event, Omaheke Governor, Honourable Hence, it was made a priority to educate Pijoo Nganate implored the inhabitants of the people in the Omaheke Region about the region to integrate fish into their diet. nutritional benefits of fish, through strategic partnerships that raise awareness such as At the same event, Mr Gideon Thomas, NFCPT educational seminars. Board Member reiterated that NFCPT is determined to be central in Namibia’s efforts Fish’s health benefits are well documented. to increase the per capita fish consumption Not only is it rich in Omega 3 fatty acids and a levels across Namibia. good source of protein. Further, fish are proven to reduce the risk of heart disease. Although it is This is done to address nutrition, and food clear that fish is the essential nutritional solution security and alleviate extreme poverty among to many health and socio-economic issues, communities by creating opportunities sadly it remains one of the lowest consumed that enable them to generate income from foods in Namibia. reselling fish. At present, only one in five Namibians follow the This is executed by promoting and educating fish dietary guidelines of eating two portions a the public about the importance of consuming week. The trend of consumption is also flat and fish. declining. To get more people to eat fish we must tackle the problems that are making fish a To date, NFCPT and critical players in the less popular choice for the consumer. Fishing Industry have successfully increased the per capita fish consumption rate from 4kg 20 NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022

Avoid the risk of carrying cash. You can now pay your purchase with a debit card, credit card, or via EFT at all our fish shops. Ask instore for more details NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022 21

REGIONAL AND MOBILE PROMOTIONS During this quarter, three (3) regional fish promotions were conducted in the //Karas, Kavango West, and Kavango East Regions. Regional Fish Promotions are conducted monthly to supplement the distribution of fish by penetrating areas where they do not operate fish shops; imparting skills to the public on how to prepare and cook fish cooking demonstration; as well as educating the public about the socio- economic benefits of consuming fish, in so doing, taking fish to people at the grassroots level. 22 NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022

Happy 32nd Independence! Celebrating peace, prosperity and stability. NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022 23

WHISTLE-BLOWER If you suspect any activity of corruption or fraud at any of our branches or head office, please report it anonymously by lodging a report through our Whistle-blower’s link https://www.nfcpt.com.na/whistle/ to be investigated. 24 NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022

HEAD OFFICE: 25 John Ovenstone Street Walvis Bay Tel: 064 278 700 NFCPT NEWSLETTER - January - March 2022