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Borders Closed for Most Vegetable Imports This Month
By: Loise Shiimi The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has announced that the country’s borders will be closed to nearly all vegetable imports throughout December. From 1 to 31 December, the importation of 15 out of 20 specially controlled crops is prohibited. Only one crop, sweet potatoes, can be imported without restrictions, while four […]
100 Chickens Provided to Families Living with Disabilities
By: Annakleta Haikera A family of five living with disabilities in Musese village, Kavango West, has benefited from a chicken-rearing project aimed at improving their quality of life. The initiative is part of a collaboration between the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Japanese Embassy to support livelihoods, food security, and resilience in […]
N$26 Million of Bank Windhoek Sustainability Bond Allocated to Agriculture
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus During its fifth Agriculture Series, Bank Windhoek reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Namibia’s agriculture sector by allocating a portion of its first Sustainability Bond to the industry. The Villager Business Desk has confirmed that of the N$407 million disbursed through the Sustainability Bond, N$25 million was directed toward agriculture, with […]
Mbumba Urges Farmers to Work Harder on Food Production
By: Annakleta Haikera President Nangolo Mbumba has urged farmers to increase crop production to help the country achieve food self-sufficiency amid ongoing drought challenges. Mbumba, currently on a three-day visit to the Kavango regions, emphasised the importance of enhancing food security and supporting agricultural initiatives to address Namibia’s drought impact. During his tour, […]
Schlettwein Calls for Collective Efforts to Boost Agriculture…as Namibia Plans Small-Scale Agro-Processing Facilities in All Regions
By: Dolly Menas The Minister of Agriculture, Carl Schlettwein, has called on agriculture stakeholders to join forces, pooling resources to enhance investment and improve the sector’s performance. He emphasised that collaborative investment in agriculture is vital to uplift livelihoods across Namibia, with a particular focus on financing, reducing hunger, and strengthening community resilience. […]
Food Inflation Declines Sharply in October 2024
By: Hertha Ekandjo The annual inflation rate for food and non-alcoholic beverages in Namibia slowed to 5.1% in October 2024, down significantly from 9.4% in October 2023, according to the Namibia Consumer Price Index (NCPI). This category, which represents 16.5% of the NCPI basket, saw only a slight monthly increase of 0.3%, unchanged […]
Schlettwein Addresses Displacement of Farm Workers in Land Reform Efforts
By: Hertha Ekandjo Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, acknowledged the unintended displacement of farm workers due to the resettlement process as a significant challenge in Namibia’s land reform efforts. These farm workers, left homeless after the acquisition of farms for resettlement, will now be accommodated through a new […]
FAO Launches Nursery to Boost Food Security in Eenhana
By: Loise Shiimi The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has inaugurated a nursery in Eenhana, as part of its Green Cities Initiative (GCI) aimed at enhancing food security and sustainable urban development. Launched in 2020, the GCI aims to improve the well-being of urban and peri-urban populations by creating […]
Namibia and China Partner to Boost Agriculture
By: Dolly Menas and Kavee Vezemburuka The government in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Chinese government has launched the second phase of the South-South Cooperation (SSC) Project aimed at addressing Namibia’s agricultural challenges and promoting sustainable development. The project being spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and […]
NAB Restricts Importation of Only Six Crops in November
By: Loise Shiimi A decline in local horticulture production has led the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) to limit the restriction on imported horticultural products to just six crops in November, down from 12 restricted crops a year ago. Emilie Abraham, NAB’s Manager of Horticulture Market Development, told Eagle FM that improved preparation is […]