Tweya launches Radio and TV signal at Schlip First of many developments for upcoming settlement The central Namibian village Schlip last week became connected to the nation''s broadcasting network. Minister of Information Communication and Technology (MICT), Tjekero Tweya on Thursday officially ''switched on''the signal radio and television broadcasting, to Schlip.This village is situated about 90 kilometres south-west of Rehoboth in the Hardap Region and has an estimated 1 500 inhabitants.
The event was held at the Schlip Village Constituency Office, and was attended by villagers (mostly the elderly), MICT officials, members of the media, various heads of Government parastatals in the information and communication technology sector, and Hardap Governor Esme Isaack.
Radio and television services were connected in September this year.
Radio will be available in a 50 kilometre radius, while television is available on Ultra High Frequency on Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) decoders.
“You finally have the radio and television signal which I promised to you in August 2015. You were number one on my list, so I welcome you to the Namibian House,” a visibly excited Tweya said.
He said his ministry and the regional governor worked as a team to make sure the community coul;d share their stories with other citizens, while at the same time getting to see and hear stories from other Namibians.
The minister called on the villagers of Schlip to support Government efforts to eradicate poverty by using ICT to develop the country.
Isaack said Government was working tirelessly to improve the lives of Namibians.
“Government has given you these services, please take care and avoid using them to cause division and spread hatred,” she said.
Isaack noted that the next step would be to declare Schlip a settlement; with the layout plan for this already at an advanced stage.
“This will see development being sped up. We will upgrade the health centre into a clinic soon and two boreholes will be drilled in the near future to make sure that you have enough water. The upgrade of the road is also in the pipeline,” she revealed.
John Tron, the principal of Schlip Primary School, said they are now trying to set up a community radio station.
“Apart from NBC Radio, we would like to have our people discuss issues that affect them on their own radio platform,” he said.
Resident Juliet Isaks said they always felt left out because they could not watch or listen to local programmes.
“Now we are connected and we really are thankfully,” she said.
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