The Vice-Treasurer of the Namibia National Farmers Union (NNFU) says farmers in the Northern Communal Area (NCA) are struggling to access drought relief for their livestock. Kristian Hango said this during a briefing with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration and the farmers’ unions in Windhoek. Hango says there is a need […]
A West African researcher, Dr. Caroline Da Costa, says media coalitions in West Africa tend to be ad hoc in nature, limiting their effectiveness in addressing issues journalists face in the region. Media coalitions are generally aimed at fostering an enabling environment for journalism and freedom of expression. Dr. Da Costa was commissioned by the […]
Several states in Nigeria are having discussions with Namibia’s Meat Corporation about possible collaboration in husbandry and meat exports. Namibia’s record of being among the few to export its beef to the European Union and the first African country to do so to the US has inspired Nigeria’s livestock producers. Talks between the stakeholders started […]
A team of veterinary experts is in the Zambezi Region on a fact-finding mission to establish the cause of cattle deaths in the flood plains of the region. Earlier, the Ministry of Agriculture confirmed hemorrhagic septicemia as the cause. Hemorrhagic septicemia is a disease of water buffalo and cattle in tropical regions caused by specific […]
A 35-year-old woman from Ombaka Village in the Epupa Constituency is gravely concerned over the future of her 16-year-old son, who suffers from haemophilia. Haemophilia is a medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury. This condition has […]
The Inspector-General of the Namibian Police says they will not rest until Namibia is rid of criminals who are disturbing peace in communities and among tourists. Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo made the announcement during the launch of the month-end operation. The month-end patrol came out of the preparation meeting for the festive season operations. The […]
Keila de Oliviera, a talented young para-athlete, recently made her debut in the swimming world by participating in her very first swimming competition, the Pupkewitz Interschool Swimming Gala. Representing Orban Primary School, Keila showcased her determination and pride as she swam alongside other participants. In an interview with nbc sport, Keila expressed her excitement about […]
