The Office of the Prime Minister has commended the Otjombinde community for collectively taking ownership of community projects such as the Tallismanus and Otjombinde community gardens.

Speaking at Tallismanus on behalf of the Prime Minister, Eliah Ngurare, the executive director Petrus Sindimba stressed that the second harvest of the community garden is a testimony that lasting development comes through equipping people with necessary skills.

He added that challenges experienced in Omaheke Region particularly recurring drought, food insecurity and malnutrition demand practical solutions.

The Deputy Minister of Information Communication and Technology, Wenzel Kavaka welcomed the initiative of the Otjombinde community garden project.

The garden at Tallismanus was established with the help of the National Youth Service.

The 15 hectares Otjombinde community garden depends on one borehole.