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NAB Aims to Commercialise Mahangu

28 October 2024

  By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus   The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) is pushing to commercialise mahangu, a staple crop widely grown for household consumption in Namibia, yet often imported during times of drought. In its latest newsletter, Gilbert Mulonda, NAB’s General Manager of Agronomy and Horticulture, stressed that boosting mahangu productivity is key to its commercial […]

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One River, Four Nations: The Orange River’s Economic Lifeline

22 October 2024

  By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus   The Orange-Senqu Basin, spanning over 1 million square kilometers across Southern Africa, supports more than 60% of the region’s economy despite contributing less than 5% of its water resources. This makes the basin one of the most complex and challenging water systems in the world due to its transboundary nature. […]

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Namibians Urged to Invest in Aquaculture

21 October 2024

    By: Mathias Hangala   The Deputy Director for Aquaculture and Inland Fisheries at the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, John Hamukwaya, has encouraged Namibians to explore opportunities in the aquaculture industry. Hamukwaya highlighted that the government has initiated nine projects across the Zambezi, Omaheke, Hardap, Omusati, and Oshana regions to guide and […]

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Borders Closed for 10 Fresh Produce Items in October

15 October 2024

  By: Loise Shiimi   Namibia’s horticultural sector continues to meet local demand for various fruits and vegetables, leading to the closure of borders for the importation of 10 out of the 20 products on the special controlled products list from 1 to 31 October. In a notice issued on 24 September by the Namibian […]

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65% of Namibian Pork Imports Came from Germany in August

10 October 2024

  By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus   Namibia imported 724,174 kg of pork, primarily in the form of offal, processed, and fresh pork, to supplement local production last month. This was revealed by the Namibia Livestock and Livestock Product Board (LLPB) in its monthly statistics and commentary report for August 2024, released last week. According to the […]

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Okongo Farmer Grows Over 60 Banana Trees

10 October 2024

By: Loise Shiimi   A farmer from Okongo, Elia Wanghende who has been conducting research for many years on how to grow and maintain bananas, has managed to grow 60 plantain trees on his farm. Speaking to Eagle FM, Wanghende shared that a common misconception about certain fruits, like bananas, being unsuitable for the northern […]

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NAB Targets EU Export Clearance: Talks for EU Approval Ongoing

27 September 2024

  By: Justicia Shipena   The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) is currently in discussions with the Ministry of Agriculture to secure third-country approval from the European Union (EU). This approval would certify Namibia’s agricultural exports as safe and fit for human consumption, allowing them to access the EU market. NAB Chief Executive Officer Fidelis Mwazi […]

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Over 1.2 Million Namibians Face Severe Food Insecurity

21 September 2024

  By: Hertha Ekandjo   A recent report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) paints a grim picture of Namibia’s worsening drought crisis, projecting a sharp increase in food insecurity over the coming months. Currently, more than 38% of Namibia’s population is experiencing severe food insecurity, a number expected to rise significantly. By […]

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Low Apple Yields Linked to Poor Agro Practices and Limited Resources

19 September 2024

  By: Loise Shiimi   Namibia’s apple production has been lagging, forcing the country to rely on imports to meet local demand. In July 2024 alone, Namibia imported fresh apples worth N$10.1 million, while exporting only N$300,000 worth. Farmers believe that apple production will improve once they are equipped with the necessary resources. Asser Nghipewa, […]

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Drought Takes Heavy Toll on Southern Namibia’s Tourism

19 September 2024

    By: Hileni Inane   The ongoing drought has severely impacted tourism activities in southern Namibia, driving tourists to seek leisure elsewhere. Last month, Simonis Storm Securities reported that the southern regions had the lowest occupancy rates in the country for July, at 56.5%, below the national rate of 59.7%. Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) […]

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