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Local Farmer Contributing Towards Food Security Efforts
By: Dolly Menas Theresia Ihemba, a poultry farmer, is determined to demonstrate that the mission to tackle poverty and food security issues does not only unfold on a national scale but commences with the resources one already possesses. Hailing from Bunya, a small village on the outskirts of the Kavango West region, she […]
Over Half a Billion Spent on Fruit and Vegetable Imports in a Year
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia has spent N$43.7 million monthly, totaling N$524.1 million for the financial year 2022/23, to import 66,823 tons of fruits and vegetables. These import figures, revealed by the Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB), underscores the country’s agricultural opportunities and its dependence on foreign sources for food. Potatoes lead the imports, costing N$138.9 […]
Kavango East Calls for Handover of Underutilised Green Schemes
By: Annakleta Haikera and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Kavango East regional leadership has asked the government to transfer the operational control of some of the green schemes in the region to the Regional Council in a bid to improve productivity. This move was prompted by the continual underutilisation and lack of production at some of the […]
Oversupply of Lower Primary Teachers A Cause for Concern …high school graduates are advised to desist from majoring in teaching
By: Loise Shiimi and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture is grappling with an oversupply of lower primary teachers, and cannot find jobs for them. This situation is becoming dire that Education Minister Anna Nghipondoka is now advising fresh school graduates against pursuing teaching majors in this specific stage of education. Nghipondoka […]
Kavango East Villages Prone to Human-Wildlife Conflict Get Boreholes
By: Annakleta Haikera The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has completed the drilling of 21 boreholes in villages prone to crocodile attacks in the Kavango East regions. This initiative responds to the critical water situation, particularly in villages within Ndiyona Constituency. Residents in these villages have been compelled to travel over 20 kilometres […]
Starving Oxen, Donkeys Stresses Northern Communal Farmers
By: Loise Shiimi Crop farmers in the Northern Communal Areas (NCA) and specifically in regions such as Oshikoto, Oshana, Omusati and Ohangwena are battling various challenges as they kick off their ploughing season following good rainfall. While the precipitation has prompted farmers to commence ploughing, the readiness of oxen and donkeys, along with seed […]
Youth Urged to Harness the Power of Native Fruits and Vegetables
By: Annakleta Haikera Esther Haita, a 30-year-old entrepreneur specialising in indigenous fruits and vegetables from Mayara village in Kavango West, is urging young people to tap into the potential of local produce to bolster regional products. Haita, a beneficiary of a two-day training workshop held in November on value addition to wild oranges (maguni) […]
Kavango Communal Farmers Prepare for 2024 Crop Season
By: Annakleta Haikera As the rainy season unfolds, communal farmers in both Kavango regions are actively ploughing their fields in anticipation for the millet and maize season. However, some farmers are still finding it difficult due to limited access to oxens, seeds, and the high cost of tractor services.. The Villager visited various areas in […]
Namibia’s White Maize Production Still Dependent on Rainfall
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia continues to grapple with its vulnerability to rainfall for food production, as revealed by the latest agricultural data. In 2022, the carst recorded the highest white maize production at 29,842 tons, with a significant 46% relying on rainfed methods. This underscores the country’s ongoing challenge to de-risk itself from rainfall dependence […]
Northern Water Crisis: Economic Dreams Shattered
By: Loise Shiimi The ongoing scarcity of potable water in northern and north-eastern Namibia continues to cast a shadow over the region, not only causing hardships but also hampering economic aspirations. The situation is especially dire in the Oshikoto region, particularly in the Eengodi, Okankolo, and King Nehale lya Mpingana constituencies, where residents endure prolonged […]