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THE DIYUNDO/MUKWE AGRICULTURE AND TOURISM PROJECT

Kavango East Region

Republic of Namibia

IMPLEMENTED BY:

YINEYA INVESTMENTS CC

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1. WHO ARE WE

We are a group of Namibians who have registered a company (Close Corporation)

with the Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade & SME Development with the purpose

of setting up viable economic enterprises to supply goods and services within and

outside the borders of Namibia.

The company is called Yineya Investments CC with the following as shareholders:

1) Mr. Steven Muheto (50%)

2) Mr. Munu Kuyonisa (50%)

2. WHAT DO WE WANT TO DO?

To participate in all sectors of the Namibian economy by setting up various

commercial enterprises as sole owners or in joint partnerships with individuals,

companies, State–Owned Enterprises or any other legal persona.

3. THE DIYUNDO PROJECT

3.1 Introduction

The principle underlying this project is to take advantage of the comparative

advantage offered by the Kavango River system to establish projects.

Land in the Kavango East Region is predominantly communal; and is used for a

number of purposes such as small scale crop and livestock farming; large scale

irrigated green scheme farming, tourism and conservation, forestry, etc.

Diyundo is situated north of the Kavango River at Mukwe in the Kavango East

Region. Its strategic position along the Trans- Caprivi Highway, Divundu-Mucusso

Road to Southern Angola, on the road to and through Botswana up to South Africa

by joining the Trans Kalahari Highway and the newly proclaimed settlement of

Divundu presents opportunities for agriculture production and small scale agro-

processing, tourism and trade within and outside Namibia.

There is plenty of idle land north of the river up to the border with Angola at Mucusso.

The trade route covers countries such as Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola and

DRC (Lubumbashi). The following business opportunities will be pursued:

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Agriculture food production and agro- processing

Aquaculture (Fresh water fish farming)

Tourism and recreation.

3.2. PROJECT VISION

Achieving food security in Namibia and make Diyundo a tourist centre of choice by

utilising the waters and scenery of the Kavango River and land at Diyundo/Mukwe

while pursuing all opportunities available in the broadest agricultural and tourism

sectors.

3.3 PROJECT OBJECTIVES:

I. To improve food security in the Kavango East Region and Namibia in

general.

II. To create wealth by building an integrated dynamic local economy

moving from subsistence farming to commercial farming and eco-

tourism.

III. To promote local level ownership of resources.

IV. To create vibrant agro- industries in the area

V. To create sustainable job opportunities

VI. To reduce food imports and serve on forex.

4. SPECIFIC PROJECTS

4.1 TOURISM

The area is centrally situated between tourism areas of Etosha National Park, the

western coastal areas, and Kunene Region; to the east is the Victoria Falls; while the

Okavango Delta and Mahangu Game Reserve are in the south east. Diyundo has

potential to be developed as the springboard for tourism ventures into Southern

Angola.

The Mahangu Game Reserve has the highest concentration of mammals in Namibia,

boasting the greatest diversity of birds in the country. The Buffalo core area having

almost all animal species in Namibia is only 20 kilometres away. The tourism

establishment will comprise a lodge, camp sites, tourist information centre, bush

camps, tour operators and guides, traditional Hambukushu homestead and crafts

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outlets. It is envisioned to provide high-quality African safari expeditions to view

Namibian flora and fauna including the BIG FIVE.

Figure 1 Position of Diyundo just below the name Caprivi Game Reserve.

Wildlife farming (ranching) will also be part of the enterprise since not only does it

provide good income at auctions but also contributes to conservation.

4.2 Aquaculture

The project intends to establish fish farms by acquiring fingerlings from the

Kamuchona Fisheries Research Institute which is only fifteen kilometres

downstream. There is an increasing demand for tilapia fillets in the Jo’burg and Cape

Town restaurants.

4.3 AGRICULTURE

Agriculture in Namibia is a sector that sustains up to 70 % of Namibians either

directly or indirectly. In spite of its potential, it is worrisome that the sector has been

declining for years in its share to GDP and employment. Yineya Investments CC has

identified this as an opportunity to venture into by cultivating crops and embark on

agro-processing where economically viable.

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CROP FARMING

The following table indicates food imports by Namibia (mostly from South Africa)

according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (September 2015).

Item 2004 2010 2014

Potatoes, fresh and

chilled

N$36.4 million N$85.5 million N$125 million

Apples N$24 million N$45 million N$71 million

Maize(not seeds) N$49 million N$110 million N$360 million

Malt N$50 million N$148 million N$175 million

Margarine N/A N/A N$90 million

Sweet biscuits N/A N/A N$87 million

Juices N/A N/A N$283 million

TOTAL FOOD

IMPORTS

N$1.8 BILLION N$4 BILLION N$7.3 BILLION

In 2014, local wheat consumption was between 100 000- 120 000 tonnes while own

production was a mere 11 600 tonnes. Consumption for white maize was 135 000

tonnes while local production was only 73 000 tonnes.

The imports as indicated above are opportunities that Yineya Investments CC wants

to exploit by establishing an irrigated farm north of the river at Diyundo/Mukwe to

supply locally and where possible export. In this regard, the following crops will be

possibilities for cultivation: sunflower, cotton, ground nuts, dates, lucerne,

cabbages, carrots, pumpkins, tomatoes, watermelons, sweet melons, onions,

butternuts, potatoes, avocados, bananas, beans, beetroots, broccoli, chilli,

cucumbers, grapes, lemons, lettuce, mangoes, naartjies, oranges, pears, and

pine apples. There is huge potential for value chain processing on most of these

food items such as juices, margarines, jam, flour, cooking oil, canning, etc.

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On the next pages follows a number of photos of the identified area along the

Kavango River.

The gentleman is pointing at an island: the water is a tributary which doesn’t dry up.

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AGRO- PROCESSING

Almost all products identified can be processed and preserved for future use and

export. Namibia has not invested much in the preservation (cooling and chilling) of

its agricultural produce. All efforts will be made to add value to all the products.

Current constraints on export of meat due to the red line can be overcome by canning

it.

POULTRY

This is another potential product envisaged for production at this farm. In addition

to producing eggs, a broiler will be set up to reduce imports of chicken meat and

where possible export to neighbouring countries. Yellow maize will be cultivated as

part of chicken/cattle feed; which Namibia imports in big volumes from Zambia and

South Africa.

FEEDLOT FOR BEEF PRODUCTION

Yineya Investments CC will also participate in the production of meat for local and

export to other Africa countries by setting up a feedlot with a holding capacity of

1 500 cattle at any given time.

5. INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITY SERVICES

The provision of services such as water, electricity, transport networks,

telecommunications, education, health, etc. should not pose a major challenges as

these are obtainable just across (south of) the river.

6. WAY FORWARD

1) Application for land rights ownership for security of tenure.

2) To commission a study to look at the Cost-Benefit Analysis and viability

of specific projects through Feasibility Study and Environment Impact

Assessment.

3) Study to look at the requirements and availability of water, energy,

markets, storage, and processing facilities.

4) Study to look at the Funding mechanisms to be used to finance the

initiatives.

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6. LAND REQUIRED

In order to implement this ambitious but potentially lucrative project, it will have to

be implemented in phases requiring an area of 10 000 hectares which Yineya CC has

negotiated from the traditional authority for multiple projects.

7. BUSINESS JOINT VENTURE PARTNERS NEEDED

Given the afore-said, Yineya CC is seeking to partner with a credible investor(s)

possessing the requisite skills, experience, drive and capital to jointly exploit the

business opportunities as identified in this project summary on a win-win

philosophy.

For further information kindly contact the promoters as below:

1. Mr. Steven Muheto at 264 812989777

Email at mpeacedeveloper@gmail.com

2. Mr. Munu Kuyonisa at 264 811278873

Email at munukyo@yahoo.com