Skytents, a subsidiary of RND Holdings (pty)Ltd, donated tents, mattresses, and blankets to the northern flood relief, to around 20 households after the plea from the Prime Ministers’ Office during her northern visit. This was accepted by Fillipus Shilongo, the Chief Regional Officer of Ohangwena Regional Council, on behalf of the Governor of the Ohangwena Region.
In previous weeks, Prime Minister Saara Kuungongwela Amadhila completed a three-day trip to regions impacted by Angolan floodwaters. Her final destination was in the Outapi Constituency’s flood-prone districts. The Office of the Prime Minister provided a few items during her trip and further appealed for public and private sector to assist the plight faced in the northern region.
At the official hand over, Hellen Likando Director Risk Management at the Office of the Prime Minister, expressed their appreciation towards private and public sector and its’ commitment towards the national call. “We have received donations from various sectors and it is a great indication seeing unity from industry leaders to fast track restoring livelihoods of our citizens. Many families and especially children, have been impacted and it has negatively affected the school curriculum,” she said.
According to RND Holdings Managing Director, Regto David, the company will continue to be dedicated to helping its Namibian citizens, clients, communities, and government in the country’s endeavor to lessen the anticipated negative economic and social effects of the northern floods. “This came to our attention a few weeks back when we heard the call from the Prime Ministers’ Office and we immediately reached out to see how we as the private sector could assist.” he said. He further emphasized the mandate to contribute to a variety of communities as part of its corporate social responsibility. RND Holdings engages in a number of charity and goodwill endeavors, frequently by being on the ground to see where the need is most and to respond.
The Chief Regional Officer of Ohangwena Regional Council, Fillipus Shilongo received the donations and commended RND Holdings for its kind contributions to the northern flood at the same event. He noted that RND’s ongoing assistance to local government is in order and has a positive social and economic impact, no matter the size and many others are urged to follow the same example. “On behalf of the governor’s office we are appreciative this donation, and it’s these kinds of charitable and goodwill gestures that really make a difference in our communities. The public should never feel that a donation is too small to make a difference as each contribution can assist a single household. We have seen the devastation first hand and can confirm that such donations are a restoration of dignity more over a physical place to live,” he said in closing.
He also noted that the post recovery of the flood still needs food donations as the fields were affected. He was pleased to announce that from seventeen (17) schools, sixteen (16) have been reopened.
With the recently approval of Cabinet of N$72 million to fund a flood relief program through the Prime Ministers Office, the support and guidance from all sectors are still welcome and appreciated.