Whether it is for biltong, chilli bites , sausages or just meat , it can be hard to choose where to go, especially in a town that does not give its residents many a choices. In Tsumeb , Inge Araes-Nekongo's meat market is setting the stage as it captures a significant market share through quality products and service delivery. The married mother of five once earned a mere N$ 150 as a monthly sala
ry from her first job at the only butchery in Tsumeb at that time, working as a cashier. That's when her inquisition on how the meat is processed , from the time an animal is slaughtered to the time the meat is sold to consumers
Started Araes-Nekongo would spend most of her free time in the butchery to observe the workers turn the meat into different products. Ten years into her Job , she tried landing a position that would allow her to work directly in meat production but her boss would not let her ,
citing innexpererience. So she applied for a butchery supervisor at a local supermarket
(Alpha Koop Supermarket) and was hired.
'' When my previous boss found out about my new position, he regretted letting me go . '' she adds
her Meat market has made a impact on Tsumeb's customers and caters for big events.. she also hosts annual talent show and beauty pageants were she interacts and helps the community .. Inge Meat Market
'' we need each other ''
