Congratulation Muwa Tjiposa & Selma Hashipala

 

Congratulation Muwa Tjiposa & Selma Hashipala

Everyone has a unique academic history and journey, so I'll allow myself to congratulate the following individuals on their own paths.

 Muwa Tjiposa & The Himbacracy Philosopher

I'd like to talk a little bit about lady from Otjiurunga koyetu kOzohungu zaTjanjama, Tjiheza Muwa Uerijanena Tjiposa, omuatje wa Honini Tjipakapaka wa Tjiposa tja Ngangambi na Tjitumba Tjaomumbaru, ngwa hingo ‘zongombe zao okuisa kombura okutwara kourumbu nokati komavara  wari nozombua mbari ooya Tjiuru Tjambungu noya Kati Komakara. Muwa started listening to me in 2017, and in terms of academics, she finished grade 12 at Putuavanga Senior Secondary School, before enrolling in Windhoek Vocational Training as a student for Fitter Machinery under the mechanical engineering department. After she finished her study at WVTC, she went on to further her study at the College of Cape Town, in the same field of study. She kept wondering what she should do next, so I recommended she must read only the best options available for her in Namibia, return to school, and read books. She didn't hesitate long before joining Namibia University of Science and Technology to pursue her dream of being a vocational trainer, just as I had instructed her.  Since her qualification speaks highly of her, Muwa has finished her studies today and has earned the title of a qualified vocational trainer. Her current course of study is the subject of another day's story.

Muwa was to follow my counsel as her parent in Windhoek along with others, and I yelled at her a lot if she did not perform well in her studies. When I asked her if anything was wrong because she was visibly upset, she said that "she was simply thinking about the accident you were involved in and went on to ask who would look after us in Windhoek if anything were to happen to you". Muwa is one of those individuals who support my concept as a Himbacracy Philosopher and who has a thorough understanding of who I am.  Muwa is an eager, critical, and constructive participant who generally exhibits the mindset of a good academic. She ought to encourage a mentorship culture in which it is both acceptable and expected for people to ask for assistance when they need it. As long as she carefully follows my instructions and my advice, I am anticipating great qualifications. Muwa is presently pursuing her Bachelor’s (Hon) Degree in Education at the University of Namibia. Congratulations, and best of luck in your studies.

 

I stated that each person has a unique journey and a unique story. Listen to the lovely lady from Odibo, the northern part of Namibian school where education first began, and the lady from the Oukwanyama Kingdom, led by Meekulu Queen Mwadinomho Martha Kristian.

                             Selma Hashipala

Selma Ndamononghenda Hashipala suits very well with an old African proverb, "If you educate a man, you educate an individual, but if you educate a woman, you educate a family (nation)" Selma is a well-educated woman. Selma is a trailblazer in her era for appreciating the value of women's education at a period when possibilities for education were dominated by men. I'll remember Selma as a former co-worker mostly for the reasons that her happiness encourages me. Selma is producing a source of revenue to support her way of life. As when they operate in the military, financial, and procurement fields, Selma also strives to defend society, transmit knowledge, and raise awareness among the populace.

Selma is one of those powerful women in Namibia when it comes to academics, but before I discuss Selma's academic life, I'd like to discuss how we first met. Selma and I were both recruited for military training at the Osona Military Training Centre and as I mentioned earlier, Selma is a powerful woman. As part of our routine military training, we doubled up, crawled, rolled, and did push-ups together while carrying sandbags. She has a good education and is a skilled soldier.

Selma began her formal education at Odibo Primary School. Selma then attended Nuyooma Senior Secondary School from 2000 to 2001 before enrolling at IUM to earn her Diploma in Business Administration from Society Business School (UK) in 2002 and 2003. She earned her Bachelor's Degree with Honours from UNAM in 2017 and graduated today with a post-graduate diploma in procurement. She was medical personnel at the 125 Bn, and her most recent position was as an assistant accountant (account payable) in the MoD's Department of Finance. She is currently employed as a procurement officer at the Directorate of Procurement, Research, and Development.

Happy graduation day, and congratulations! You should be quite proud of all that you have accomplished. Keep in mind that you have attained a significant milestone in your life. The entire planet is yours to possess. Best wishes on your graduation! Your quest is going extremely well, but I'm anticipating more credentials up to a Ph.D. because the military needs more researchers.

Uerimanga Tjijombo

The Himbacracy Philosopher

 

 

 

Congratulations Uasuvirua Kamuinjoo Musutua

 

Congratulations Uasuvirua Kamuinjoo Musutua

Uasuvirua Kamuinjoo Musutua

Being a writer and someone who enjoys writing, I have been busy. Although I was unable to write for your graduation, I would want to make the statement that the opinion of the majority is more respected than that of an individual. The Ovaherero say that when one goes far away, one never knows what they will find on the route or at their destination. Congratulations vanatje weyaNdambi yaHengua. For this reason, the best method to prevent unpleasant or bad outcomes is to always make a thorough preparation for a trip. Congratulation my tjiraa Uasuvirua Kamuinjoo Musutua, you've just opened the first door and started along the long road to achievement. Always remember to make the best decision for you, and a prosperous future will be yours to enjoy. Good fortune!

Congratulations on your graduation, Raymo Kapuuo! I keep saying the same thing, and if Upi Tjaveondja had told you more about me, you might understand why I keep mentioning you. Very few people quit their jobs to return to school in order to earn additional degrees. You are well aware of the discussion we had when I was told to study both Otjiherero and English, but you insisted I should focus on the language I find easiest to grasp, which is Otjiherero. Happy graduation day, and congratulations! You should be quite proud of all that you have accomplished. Keep in mind that you have attained a significant milestone in your life. The entire planet is yours to possess. Best wishes on your graduation!

All graduates deserve congratulations, congratulations to Swapo Nguvauva and the young teacher Elize Verikatumba Manoo Simeon, a fervent Kamabari-Kautjo Football Club supporter. I am aware that the road was difficult, but you succeeded. You now know, as I have always known, that nothing can stop you from realizing your ambitions! Don't let anything get you down, sis, and keep up the good work. Congratulations!

Tomorrow is a very special day for me because two of my followers who have listened to me from the beginning will also graduate. However, before I get into the history of tomorrow, I should let you know that two strong women who are related to them both work as educators, albeit in different fields. I'm referring to Ngurimuje Queen Muundjua of the 1st St John Apostolic Faith Mission of Tate Arch Bishop PKD Tjijombo and Tjiheza Muwa Uerijanena Tjiposa, from Otjiurunga koyetu kOzohungu zaTjanjama.  The two ladies are from two distinct institutions, NUST and Namcol, and they each have a very intriguing life narrative. Tomorrow, you'll learn everything that happened.

 

Uerimanga Tjijombo

The Himbacracy Philosopher

 

Ombapira imwe ndji hina ombata narive ndji hakahitwa peṱa

 

Ombapira imwe ndji hina ombata narive ndji hakahitwa peṱa

Muhuka mave pirike mavezara ombanda onde onḓoozu youtoṋi, nekori ezoozu, ovanatje vandje imba mbe ndji pere ounane ouwa, mokati kao muna omunane wOtjiuaṋa kumba yandja ovihako nguri omunane ngwa nana Otjiuana ozombura ozengi nu hanana neke rotjitenda, omitiri yOtjiherero novivarero Raymo Ortman Kapuuo, ngwaza kOruuua ronḓu ondovazu ku kuhazu oviṋa ovingundi, nu mokati kao mun’ ovanatje ovakazona mun’ omuatje wa Kandjou ngwa kakanda ozongombe koya Kuazire, onguri Kavezembire Kandjou aruhe ngu matja “arikana moviṋa avihe mbi matu tjiti atu ndereipisa omunane wetu”, omuatje omeri omukuendata womambo omavi nge hatende ngu twairira aruhe ngu matja vakwetu “Mr Pres ngapewe omutenga” Jasanaehe Kahorere ngwa kakanda ozongombe koya Mbangura, nu wina omuatje omeri Nambeiue wa Kandando omukazona omuwa otjomuyenda ngwa kakanda ozongombe koya Tjihambuma omeri wina, ovandu vandje ovawa woviungura oviwa momake, nu wina mbe ndjipere ousemba okutja mbinane Otjiuaṋa otjikaando otjitjevari. Ovanatje ovakazona omapenda pun ‘ovakwao ovengi, posiya oupenda wao uri otjove wombura nge hina ouzeu mokutara posiya nge teya otjiṋa otjizeu. Omapenda vetupuka otjomeva wonḓonḓu ya Kunene, vatja maverandata vekamune outoṋi mbu vezera ombapira yao ondenga yari omeri zeuparisiro wokuyenda komurungu.

Ombunga ndji ndjirarera kumbi rarera indji onene ya Kaoko omuiiri wina omuatje omeri omiṱiri yOtjiherero nOvivarero ondekurona ya Hongaze Mee Ndamona wa Rumana mehungire Hafeni Nghumbwa omwambo onongo mOtjiherero, eye ken’eyanda ndina ovambo avehe indi ekwandata eye Omukwandongo (Omukwauti) omusia wa Unaaṋi Scoco Tjijombo. Omuatje wina omeri ngupindika onangarasi wahurukwa, nguhurukwa amwina onangarasi wapindike tjinga arukirwa mOmbani ndji onene yaNdjango yaTjiuangombe okati ketu ku ketona aitimbura, omuatje ngu omusia wa Tjikume ingwi ngwaa kauhaura kOkahamutenja naKatuuo-Kazongarangombe, omuatje ngu mehungire eye ngu wa Kakupi kOmuherero nguyana kOherero-kOndao omiṱiri yOtjiherero Ouye-ondondoroka nOmakuruhungi, onguri Uahere Tjambiru.

Omahongero otjiṋa otjiwa tjinga aye hina ondoorora, nu wina ye wanisa oviwaṋa pekepeke. Ongorongova nondjiviro mu mbi mavi kayenda mehi nawina okutoora ondjiviro moviuṋe vyouye wakandino avihe mbyo, viri momahongero. Otjirumatwa tjomundu auhe kourike we, tji tji hararakanwa iyo omundu warwe omahongero porwe, ngeno ounongo mbu nyomoka nu wina mbu yenena okuvasisiwa komundu ngu meuhepwa, omahongero kamapupu posiya tuyehepa tjinga ayeri otjirumatwa tjetu. Tuso okuyesuvera tjinga aye hepa oruveze nu wina aye petisa otjivari otjingi posiya wina ye kekupa oruveze oruwa okusuvana nokuripura nu wina potwingi eye kakotora otjivari otjingi pu ihi tji wa pitisa.

Ouwa wahomahongero uri otjozonyose keyuru munikira kokure nu wina ukeṋakeṋa, uyarisa ondjerera komundu, omundu nguna omahongero kauhakwa. Marire onawa nu wina ounahepero tji twa yandja ombango komahongero, otjingaperi okutja mouye mbwi mutuhupire nu tjinene tjapo mekondwa hi ra-Afrika otjingaperi okutja omoyenene okuvaza omutumbe ngu ha hongerwe, posiya, okutja oviṋa vye vikaondje komurungu mahepa omundu ngwa hongwa, ma yenene okukuramba moviungura vye, mena rokutja ongwe kukuta nu wina oviungura ovye omuni tjiri, posiya tji mahepa okukuta omundu warwe makapaha omundu nguno omahongero. Peyarisa oukahu okutja ovanamahongero otjimbumba otjinene tji tjakutwa kumwe tji tjihaso okuhumbasana, ovanautumbe mave yenene okukara pamwe, posiya, okutja oviungura viungurwe mave kapaha nguno ndjiviro. Ngatu hongweye nu wina ngatu hongise omaṱuṱu wetu, noviwaṋa vyetu.

Nomambo omasupi ngeṱambo, ngatu ṱize omahongero nohange moviwaṋa vyetu, tjinga atu hepwasana moviṱo pekepeke, orondu ondjiviro ndji mbinayo kandji unayo nu wina ndji unayo kandjimbi nayo. Omambo nga mba tjangerer wina meraka ndi tuhungira mena rokutja ovangwa mbu mave zara ondjsa yao youtoṋi, mbu mba tamuna momatjangwa nga avehe ovahonge wovanatje okuza mondondo yombutiro ngandu pondondo yopokati meraka rOtjiherero.

Omutjange

Uerimanga Tjijombo

{Omunadjiviro momaraka no momahongero wouye wakandino nawina mongaro yowatjiri yomeri naneno woveta yOtjihimba (Himbacracy Philosophy).}

Congratulations to my brother on his Bachelor of Criminal Justice in Policing (Hon) Degree.

 

Captain Vazirekumue Baka-Yoko Thaddeus Simeon 

Congratulations to my brother on his Bachelor of Criminal Justice in Policing (Hon) Degree.

The Bachelor of Criminal Justice in Policing curriculum is purposefully designed to provide students with a coherent and systematic introduction to the broad concepts, principles, theories, and problem-solving techniques within the field of criminal justice with specific emphasis on competencies and standards for criminal justice.

Congratulations to omuzandu wakarindi kondjamo ngwa hungira kumwe nomapuku aye mupuratene, omuhona wokazendu vaTjokavare Captain Vazirekumue Baka-Yoko Thaddeus Simeon on earning his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Administration of Justice. Captain Simeon has been working on his degree through the STADIO Higher Education - Windhoek Campus distance program and graduated this Friday. At one point, Captain Simeon and I were at the Osona Military Training Centre, where our academic journey had begun. Captain Simeon has since returned to the University of Namibia. He is a diligent worker who constantly strives to realize his goals, in my experience. He is a well-educated academic and military officer who successfully completed his military training. He is well-trained and educated, in other words. Along with Dr. Venaune Hepute, Captain Simeon is an Okambari-Kautjo FC assistant coach who loves soccer and was a talented player. I'm glad to report that Dr. Hepute and Captain Simeon both attended Mureti High School in the Great Kunene Region. They are Great Kunene Region graduates in the academic realm.

 Happy graduation. I bless you with all that you need to earn many more achievements and facts in life ahead. Congratulations and well done. We're so happy that you've achieved this great milestone- Wishing you great success with your dreams and career. Hats off to you for achieving this milestone! Your hard work and dedication sure as heck paid off, put in mind that our journey of academics will end at NQF level 10.

 

Best wishes

Uerimanga Tjijombo

The Himbacracy Philosopher

Mrs Dina Tjimuhiva 60th years of retirement

 

60^th years of retirement

Mom Dina Tjimuhiva is a mother who is the truest friend we have. When trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; when prosperity replaces adversity; when friends desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still she will cling to us; she will try by her kind precepts and counsel to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace return to our hearts. A good mother has always been Mrs. Dina Tjimuhiva a mother who is aware of her children’s needs and how she will care for them. Mrs. Dina Tjimuhiva was a gift from God to us; she served as a mother figure to every student at the I.K Tjimuhiva Combined School and even to those who did not attend school. Some of us knew that teachers' and matrons' children were revered in other schools, but at I.K. Tjimuhiva Combined School, all students were treated equally, and even her children were just orderly children like other children in the school. While it is common knowledge for teachers' children to not go to the school where they work, Mrs. Dina Tjimuhiva's children went to I.K. Tjimuhiva Combined School. You might infer from this that Mrs. Dina Tjimuhiva was a nice mother to every child. The biggest task someone can undertake is raising nice, caring, ethical, and responsible people if they have children from varied cultural origins and religious views. Mrs. Dina Tjimuhiva faced these difficulties, but she recognized that becoming a mother requires discovering abilities and overcoming anxieties you were unaware you possessed. One of the best mothers ever, she is. It is important to keep in mind that Mrs. Dina Tjimuhiva utilized the Bible as her main tool to bring all of these children together. She never demanded that the children abandon their cultures or their beliefs; instead, she created a uniform school atmosphere. She truly cares for every learner at I.K. Tjimuhiva, where there was no hostel. At times, you won't believe how she managed to care for so many children without the hostel. While the boys were at school, she used to host female students in her house.

This year's National Best Principal Celebration, which is being held on Mrs. Dina Tjimuhiva's 60th birthday, honours a visionary, tenacious, and hardworking leader. Please take a moment to reflect on how Ms. Dina Tjimuhiva has influenced your life and the community, whether you are a student, parent, or teacher. The future of I.K. Tjimuhiva Combined School is something that Mrs. Dina Tjimuhiva, a visionary woman with unique ideas, occasionally makes you want to ask her about. Are you aware that you will one day retire with such a significant historical legacy? I only do so because Mrs. Dina Tjimuhiva began this school beneath a tree and, as she advanced, relocated from there to an animal-dug house with corrugated iron on top. She may have started out like other teachers in our nation, but her journey sets her apart from them. With all of her strength, she moves from the animal's dug-out house with corrugated iron on top to the TransNamib class that resembles an airplane. She worked tirelessly to see that the new classes next to the TransNamib courses were constructed by the Government of the Republic of Namibia. There was no electricity, so she made sure to get enough candles to last the entire night if there were evening events. I mentioned how great her work is and how hard she had been working. The hostel was later constructed thanks to her tireless efforts, and because of her, the solar panel lights were turned on for the first time to see lights, bread was shared with coffee in the morning, things that weren't there, and the hostel was the best in the village school. She retired today and left a sizable institution, which, from a distance, may appear to be one of the nation's largest universities. Who, if anyone, will forget you after such a massive task? I want to ask the young people to name their children after you so that they might be like you because we stated the name replicated the behaviour, (kuza omana yesisa), and no one will ever forget all that you have accomplished.

Before I go any further, I'd like to thank you and the former students of I.K. Tjimuhiva, Mrs. Dina Tjimuhiva, when she used to punish us by making us cut down trees and remove those large stones when we had done something wrong, we had no idea that we were actually clearing the land where our school would eventually be constructed. Today, all of those areas that were cleaned are where the school is currently located. Along with our retired Principal, we have indirectly contributed to the development of our school. I appreciate your vital contribution. Please give us a round of applause for our excellent work. Just wanted to express my profound gratitude. None of us have found the change to be simple, but your leadership and optimistic outlook have enabled us to get through it. Amy appreciates your advice and looks forward to it every day. I greatly appreciate everything you've done to raise us as your children and to educate us so thoroughly; as a result, some of us have Master's and Ph.D. degrees and some of us work as teachers and other professionals. Your commitment to us as your former learners is evident, and we much value it. We consider it a great blessing that you were our former principal during these trying times. I appreciate everything you do. We are constantly in awe of your capacity to bring our school community together. You have helped us educators feel supported and appreciated, which enables us to continually improve our practices. As a sports enthusiast and someone with a very strong Christian background, I would like to host the tournament annually that will be in your honour with different activities like soccer, netball, school choir competitions, and other activities. This tournament will be a rotation tournament in the following schools: I.K. Tjimuhiva Combined School, Orumana Combined School, and Mureti High School. We appreciate everything you do and will always be appreciative.

 

Compiled by Dr. Venauṋe Hepute and written by Mr. Uerimanga Tjijombo

Ozondya zeraka rOtjiherero otja motukondwa

 

Ozondya zeraka rOtjiherero otja motukondwa

ozondya zOtjihimba tjOmbandi, tjOmaue notjOmbuku zeposa tji muna zovambo okuryata motjambo okulyata wina ombangu oR noL.

Pwaatena tji mihungire

Onwe mitja etango ndi mba ryata mondata nahi etango ryahiti. Mutja nahi etjitire wina naho.  Nahi mivanga okuya kove ndji yekunwa omiya, ṋangu mutja nahi ndji ri nawa naho? Onwee omundu u ndji tjitira ike naho.

Ozondya zOtjitjimba tja Utua nozondya zOtjimbanderu inḓo kapeno ‘mbangu. Posiya kavehaṋa pokati ko Tj no Sh, Otjakati nOshakati vetamuna tjimwe. Kavena Tj momahungiriro vetjanga uriri.

Puratena shi mehungire

Mbwae mesha eyuva ndi mbayata momunoko tjandje eyuva rahiti. Mosha etjitire wina nao. Tjandje mevanga okuya kove mbi ye kunwa omeva. Kaṋangwi mosha nao mbiri nawa nao. Vakwetu omundu u ndji tjitira iye nao?

Ozondya zOtjitjimba tja Kaoko, okupikira komamuho koutjiro, ovirongo tjimuna Otuvero, Orumana, Onḓororundu otjerunda novirongo ongondoroka. Ovandu mbo vehungira ozondya zOtjiherero nawa, ombe hungira Otjiherero omwa mbu tji tjangwa. Posiya kavena omirya vyomambo, embo rimwe kavenaa aveungurisa ovikando ovingi.

Puratena tji mehungire

Mbwae metja eyuva ndi mbayata momunoko tjandje eyuva rahiti. Motja etjitire wina nao. Tjandje mevanga okuya kove mbi ye kunwa omeva. Kaṋangwi motja nao mbiri nawa nao. Vakwetu omundu u ndji tjitira iye nao?

Ozondya zOtjitjimba tjOmaue/tjOzondundu, notjOkuvare, nawina Otjihimba tjaMaheke. Nawina tjaHamuheke novirongo ongondoroka, Ozongoto novirongo ongondoroka, tjOnḓonḓu yaUaruze novirongo ongondoroka, Etanga novirongo ongondoroka ,Otjitanda novirongo ongondoroka, Onyuva novirongo ongondoroka, otjiṋungua novirongo ongondoroka, nawina eraka rovandu vaKambundu kaNehanga, ndyo ehungi ryetango ryarwe. 

Since people in a local area are more likely to converse with one another, they pick up new variations from each other that are not shared with other groups of people living elsewhere. I did write this poster to criticize, but I have been observing the way Ovaherero Vautwa how they teach Otjiherero from the Lower Primary to the University level. These communities may be even more isolated due to geographical characteristics including vast distances, mountains, oceans, and deserts. As a result of a lack of vocabulary among Ovaherero-vautwa, Ovaherero-Vautua do not view a dialect as a geographical variety of a language, spoken in a particular location, and being different in some linguistic items from other geographical varieties of the same language. I regret seeing a university student fail Otjiherero because of someone who is illiterate in other dialects.

It is imperative for all Otjiherero teachers in Namibia to be aware that geography has a more nuanced impact on language. The types of sounds that people often make are significantly influenced by altitude, and this has an impact on how languages sound. Dialect: a variation of a language used to indicate origin. Although the idea is typically viewed in terms of geography (regional dialect), it might also have some relevance in terms of a person's socioeconomic background or line of work (occupational dialect). As a result, teachers who are not fluent in all Otjiherero dialects are ineligible to teach Otjiherero as a subject at universities.

I'm not advocating for a single standard form of Otjiherero; rather, I'm advocating for an understanding of multiple dialects and vocabularies. Not all Ovaherero-vautwa are poor teachers of Otjiherero, but the majority of young people who enter the workforce with the intention of landing a job are not taught the value of honesty. This applies to both Koutua and Kunene people. Someone who has never done Otjiherero in his life apparently expected to master Otjiherero within four years at the university is another issue. I'm not saying you shouldn't go into teaching, but there will always be that loophole. Another issue is people who speak Otjiherero through friends and you see them doing it at the university.

Everyone is invited to share their thoughts and criticism.

Uerimanga Tjijombo

The Himbacracy Philosopher

Sociolinguists and Educational Technologists

Chef Rino story

 

Chef Rino story

I would like to introduce Rinomazenge Rino Tjiposa-Muhuka-Muniovandu, a good cook I know.

Chef Rino teaches science at the first secondary school in Kaokoland, but today's tale isn't about her work as a teacher; instead, it's about her side gig as a cook. I'm not very good at cooking, but I can always appreciate those that are! I'll tell you about a friend of mine who is an excellent cook, how I met her, what she can make, and why I think she is so good at it. This person is one of my friends; we weren't in the same secondary school, but our schools were close by. As we've gotten to know each other better over the years, we now hang out together. She's the best baker, and when I saw her cake on social media for the first time, I asked her who made it. She replied that she did. She asked if we might have lunch at the Kaokoland restaurant one day while I was in our hometown, Rocky and Dusty town. She took me out to lunch and told me about how she first became a chef. She informed me that the Chef named Rauha Angel Hanai taught her how to bake and Chef Rino actually paid for the lesson that Rauha Angel Hanai taught her how to bake. The beautiful thing about her is that she chose to do it because she loved it, not because other people were doing it. It's fortunate that she can cook because she owns her own business manufacturing custom biscuits that are meticulously embellished with unique designs. But, she also manages a busy home and frequently prepares great, healthy meals for her family.

I assumed she was merely skilled at baking birthday cakes, but it turns out that her husband and I share the same peer group, Otjiuondo tjoNjose yOngua yaKaoko, and that we are also the same age. We were talking about various things when I started to inquire about his plans for lunch. He replied that he didn't think he would go out to eat because he already had everything he needed at home. I asked him what kind of cuisine he was talking about because I didn't understand him, and he replied that his wife can make any type of Namibian meal at any moment. My friend can cook anything, wherever, it seems! She bakes her own birthday cakes and uses herbs and eggs to instantly create a dinner. She prepares healthy meals and, thankfully for me, appears to like hosting unexpected visitors as well. She bakes incredibly delicious chocolate and orange cakes, and both her friends and customers adore her biscuits. Yet, the cake she recently prepared for my Ipi-Lu remains a favourite in my book. She informed me that she is open to collaborating with anyone who wants to do so.

I first heard about having dinner at Chef Rino's place during the Opuwo Trade Fair. I joined the group in order to visit and observe what goes on there. Chef Rino had prepared it beforehand. In addition to some delectable fried halloumi cheese, she prepared for us using a tiny gas burner, a saucepan, and some chopped red peppers, onions, and other veggies. She even had the bright idea to pack a little salad dressing and some form of cloth to hold it all together. We enjoyed the late-afternoon light and our food after a short while. Nothing compares to a "meal eaten outside" after exerting one's body, standing at the Trade Fair the whole day.

I just overheard Chef Rino stating "Thank you for visiting, see you again next time" as I was wondering how we were going to pay. The next guy to hear me questioned, "Are we not going to pay anything?" Another guy also, asked if he was going to pay anything. She responded, "Don't worry, you'll pay next. That one was just for you all as my visit." Ipi-Lu's mother used to cook me nice food, but that was the second delicious meal I got for free. Always patronize local businesses, I used to advise, since they might offer you something for free or on credit if you run out of money.

Why is she such a skilled cook? She has a lot of experience, she enjoys doing it, and it is both her work and her passion, in my opinion. Because she frequently makes relatively basic foods that are tasty, healthful, and elegantly presented (though not overly so), I believe she is good. A really outstanding cook, in my opinion, is also calm, unhurried, and eager to share the fruits of her labour. She is someone I consider to be incredibly blessed to have met, and I occasionally feel bad that I don't cook or can I say I do not know how to cook. It appears that being a consistently grateful consumer is my contribution. Although difficult, it must be done by someone.

Words cannot express how fantastic the cake you made turned out. Your cakes are always beyond amazing; they surpass all expectations. I can't express my gratitude to you both enough for working so hard to make the most gorgeous wedding and birthday cakes! Your cakes can pass the red line, which indicates they can be consumed in different regions, and I hope one day that my friend English Simataa Kawana would test this claim in Katima. You said this to me one day.

Let's help each other out and support the little companies in our community. If someone has failed someplace, we shouldn't be scared to encourage them to do better. Chef Rino works with people who own businesses similar to yours, asks for feedback from consumers about areas you can improve, and offers reasonable training to those who want it. I used to say the following phrases consistently:

·         A large company often begins small.

·         Every little thing you buy has a significant impact.

·         Shopping locally has positive effects.

·         Shop locally in a world where you can purchase anywhere.

·         You support a dream when you patronize a small business.

Chef Rino Congratulations! Your persistence and zeal as you pursue success are contagious. I appreciate all the people you helped along the way to victory.

 

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Uerimanga Tjijombo

The Himbacracy Philosopher