Annakleta Haikera   The development of the Sikondo Green Scheme irrigation project in Kavango West continues on a positive note with production of vegetables progressing on a consistent basis. The project recently achieved a milestone by delivering its first harvest of the year, including vegetables like green peppers and tomatoes, to the Oshana and […]

  Annakleta Haikera   The Chairperson of the Kavango West Farmers Union, Johannes Hausiku, has called on farmers to seize the opportunity presented by recent abundant rains in the region and maximise their effort for a better harvest. He emphasised the crucial role of northern farmers in ensuring Namibia’s food security, considering the Kavango regions […]

By: Justicia Shipena Minister of Agriculture, Calle Schlettwein, has confirmed that some strides are being made in a few of the government’s in-grain production efforts, however, has strongly criticised the now-defunct Agricultural Business Development Agency (AgriBusDev) for its failure to ensure the success of the country’s green schemes. According to the ministry, the Etunda Green […]

By: Justicia Shipena   In November 2023, China emerged as Namibia’s leading export market, while South Africa maintained its position as the primary supplier, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin Report. “Namibia’s trade composition by partner showed that China emerged as Namibia’s largest market for exports and South Africa maintained […]

  By: Uankutura Kambaekua   The Opuwo Town Council has issued a pressing warning to livestock owners, urging them to maintain proper fences and prevent animals from straying beyond the town’s boundaries. Opuwo continues to face challenges with an expanding animal population, posing unique challenges. Recently, the Town Council discovered a significant number of animals, […]

  By: Dolly Menas, Justicia Shipena   Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein anticipates that the Neckartal Dam Project in the ||Karas region will be operational in the next three to four years, offering 15,000 job opportunities. However, Schlettwein does not expect the project to reach its full production in the next five years. The ambitious endeavour, […]

  By: Annakleta Haikera   A Kavango East pensioner, who sustains her family through communal farming, has claimed that she has lost at least 27 goats to crocodile attacks and has never been compensated. Agnes Ndjamba (60), residing in Muroro village, claims she has not received any compensation, despite her significant loss. Unemployed and supporting […]

    By: Justicia Shipena   Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has called on Namibian farmers grazing in Angola to comply with and respect Angolan laws while in that country. She made these remarks following a meeting with her Angolan counterpart, Ambassador Tete António, on Friday at which they discussed the thorny […]

    By: Hertha Ekandjo   Numerous local farmers engaged in horticulture face challenges accessing markets for their produce due to a failure to register with the Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB), which acts as a connecting belt between farmers and the market. This is according to NAB’s Manager for Horticulture Market Development, Emilie Abraham. Abraham […]

  By: Juliana Iikela and Hertha Ekandjo   The watermelon harvesting seasons offer opportunities for numerous traders to distribute watermelons across the country and earn an income. However, street vendors and other informal traders struggle as they face competition from large retailers, limiting their flexibility in adjusting prices. A businesswoman specialising in horticulture products shared […]