Niël Terblanché
ASSISTANCE from the private sector to the security cluster of Namibia to maintain hygiene while enforcing the law and State of Emergency regulations has contributed greatly towards the low COVID-19 infection rate.
The Center Manufacturing Company, through its cooperate social responsibility, has donated foot-operated taps, as well as liquid soap and sanitizer dispensing equipment worth a total N$22 960 to the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) at the Lieutenant General Dimo Hamaambo Garrison in Grootfontein.
The donation is aimed at enabling soldiers that participate in law enforcement patrols to quickly and easily practice personal hygiene.
Lucas Kaboy Nghuuhange, the Director of the Center Manufacturing Company, handed the donation over to, Major General Mateus Alueendo, who expressed his appreciation for the support extended to the army.
PEDAL POWERED HYGIENE: Lucas Kaboy Nghuuhange and Major General Mateus Alueendo during the handover of a donation of hygiene equipment at the Lieutenant General Dimo Hamaambo Garrison in Grootfontein. Photos: Contributed 
PEDAL POWERED HYGIENE: Lucas Kaboy Nghuuhange and Major General Mateus Alueendo during the handover of a donation of hygiene equipment at the Lieutenant General Dimo Hamaambo Garrison in Grootfontein. Photos: Contributed
The General indicated said the material will definitely assist the men and women in uniform in the fight against the spread of COVID-19.
“Namibia is doing well with the containment of the virus due to compliance to measures implemented against the COVID-19 and the support of this magnitude will contribute immensely to the fight against the global pandemic,” General Alueendo said.
He added that it is heart-warming to see people from all walks of life getting involved and assisting the law enforcement agencies in the fight against the coronavirus.
