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Fertiliser Prices Stabilise After Years of Increases, Reports First Capital
By: Justicia Shipena Fertiliser prices are finally stabilising after continuous increases since 2022, according to the latest Food Price Monitor report by First Capital. The Fertiliser Price Index has shown a consistent decline, signalling a stabilisation following the sharp price hikes experienced last year. This stabilisation is attributed to improved supply conditions, reduced demand, […]
Global Food Prices Drop in August – FAO … sugar and meat costs fall
By: Justicia Shipena Global food prices saw a slight decrease in August, driven by significant drops in sugar, meat, and cereal costs, according to a recent report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The FAO Food Price Index, which monitors the monthly price changes of globally traded food commodities, averaged […]
Ghana Resumes Namibian Beef Imports After Long Hiatus
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In June 2024, Ghana rejoined the list of African countries purchasing Namibian beef after a prolonged break, with some northern farmers calling the sudden stop“economic sabotage.” According to the Livestock and Livestock Board of Namibia’s July 2024 statistics, Ghana imported 22,581 kilograms of Namibian beef after a long pause. Before […]
Mbumba Welcomes Chinese Support in Agriculture Sector …As China Pledges US$51 Billion to Africa
By: FransinaNghidengwa President NangoloMbumba has called for strengthened cooperation between Namibia and China to bolster the country’s agricultural sector, emphasising the need for expertise and equipment to ensure agricultural success. Mbumba made these remarks at the ongoing Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, China. His appeal follows Chinese President Xi Jinping’s […]
Windhoek Plans to Establish Climate Change Steering Committee
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Windhoek municipality plans to establish a Climate Change Steering Committee (CCSC) to address its climate-related challenges associated with increasing temperatures and decreasing rainfall. This plan was approved during a Municipal Council meeting held on 29 August 2024. The committee will oversee the implementation of the city’s Integrated Climate Change […]
Namibia Berries Refutes Claims of Paying Its Workers Poor Wages
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus A company called Namibia Berries which is farming with blueberries in the Kavango East region has refuted claims that it has been paying its labourers a rate of N$5 per hour, well below the national minimum wage. According to Michael James, a director at the company, the actual hourly rate […]
Only 1% of Budget Allocated to Water and Sanitation
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform’s allocation for water and sanitation represents just 1% of the national budget. This revelation came from Carl Schlettwein, the country’s water and sanitation policymaker, during the African Union’s AIP International High-Level Panel on Water Investment for Africa. For the current financial year, […]
Kavango East Pupils to Gain Farming Skills
By: Annakleta Haikera Pupils from two primary schools and eight secondary schools in Kavango East are benefiting from a green school project designed to enhance their farming skills. The initiative is being implemented by Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) through the “RAdaptation in Drought-Struck South-Western African Communities (ADSWAC)” project for Namibia and […]
Timber Theft Persists in Kavango West Region
By: Annakleta Haikera Timber theft continues to be a significant issue in the Kavango West region, with 400 timber planks reported stolen and subsequently recovered in August. According to police reports, several arrests have been made, but the situation remains a concern in this heavily forested area. Kavango West Regional Commander, Julia Sakuwa-Neo, […]
Over 1,500 Agribank Clients to Benefit From N$116m Drought Relief
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank) has announced plans to provide instalment relief totaling N$116 million to approximately 1,527 farmland and livestock account holders as part of the national drought aid program. This was confirmed by the bank’s spokesperson, Fillemon Nangonya, earlier this week. Nangonya stated that the N$116 million […]