Aminuis Constituency - OmahekeRC
AMINIUS CONSTITUENCY
Hon. Cllr. Kazongominja
Aminuis Constituency is an electoral constituency in Omaheke region with a population of 12,306 people, according to the 2011 Population and Housing Census
report. The Regional Councillor for Aminuis Constituency is Honourable. Peter Kazongominja of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO). Hon. Kazongominja also represents the Omaheke Region as a Member of the National Council.
Aminuis Constituency borders the Republic of Botswana to the east, Kalahari and Gobabis to the north, Khomas Region to the west and Hardap Region to the south. The size of the constituency is 13,028 square kilometres.
The area of Aminuis today is inhabited by Ovambanderu, Tswana and the San minority.
The main centres are Leonardville, which has a Village Council, Aminuis and Corridor 13 which are settlements. Another centre is Onderombapa which is a growth point. The Constituency office is located at Aminuis Settlement, 200 km from the regional capital, Gobabis.
Onderombapa
Located about 125 kilometres from Gobabis on tarred road, Onderombapa is a growth point with potential. There are some 2,403 inhabitants here. It has one clinic and several businesses, namely Rituna Winkel, Kahirona General Dealer, Moreson Winkel & Service Station and Kondjouua General Dealer.
These businesses coupled with livestock farming are the main employers and sources of income for residents.
Pamwe Cooperative has an office here.?Possible areas of investments are livestock farming and calcrete mining.
Economic Development and Investment
Tourism and Accommodation
Tuauana Guest House at Aminuis and Kalahari Wild Silk both offer accommodation facilities for to visitors and tourists in the constituency. Okambahoka community- based lodge is another accommodation establishment which is currently leased to the Roads Contractors Company until the upgrade of the MR 91 road to bitumen standard is completed.
Bush Encroachment
A good example of a bush encroachment challenge turned into an opportunity is the Prosopis Woodworks and Furniture factory at Leonardville which manufactures timber, furniture, wood and charcoal.
Livestock production
Livestock farming is the main source of income in the constituency and there are auction pens at Corridor 13, Onderombapa, Aminuis, Leonardville and Farm Monica. Auctions are held on a rotational basis at the different places to cater for the needs of the farmers.
Development Centres and Businesses in Aminuis Constituency
Kalahari Wild Silk Manufactures
The Kalahari Wild Silk Manufacturers is a community-based organization and is registered as a section 21 company not having share capital, and is an incorporated association not for gain. It is located at Leonardville. The company manufactures carpets, scarfs, curtains, pillows, shawls and duvets from silk cocoons. Occasionallyanimals may feed on dry cocoons which cannot be digested and this may result in death of livestock. The collection of cocoons therefore contributes to the protection of the environment as it reduces livestock and game mortality.
Prosopis Woodworks & Furniture Factory
This is a privately owned business which manufactures timber, furniture, wood and charcoal, hence creating employment opportunities.
Community Projects
Name of project |
Description |
Location |
Ndundusa Catering |
Selling take-away food |
Rietquelle |
Aminuis Trading Enterprises |
Harvesting & selling wood |
Otjomaruru |
Etemo Lucerne Project |
Chicken, vegetables and fruit |
|
Smiley Catering & Food Supplies |
Selling take-away food |
Leonardville |
NGSIP goats Project |
Goat farming |
Corridor area |
NGSIP goat project |
Goat farming |
Leonardville |
|
Brickmaking |
Okomukaru |
Multipurpose Centre |
Rest camp & accommodation facility |
Leonardville |
Poor Farmers Support Project |
Goat farming |
Tukus & Ondjiripumua |
Kalahari Wild Silk |
Carpets, scarves, curtains and accommodation |
|
San Low Cost Housing Project |
Construction of houses for the community |
Corridor 17 |
Petoors Trading Enterprises |
Selling take-away food and catering |
Leonardville |
Mekondjo Pottery |
Pottery |
Okonjoka |
Corridor 13 Goat project |
Food security and nutrition |
Corridor 13 |
Otjituve Goat Project |
Food security and nutrition |
Otjituve |
Tamunee General Dealer |
Poultry farming |
Okombepera |
Aminuis Hair Salon and Bakery |
Hair Salon |
Rietquelle |