The chairperson of the Ozombahe Farmers Cooperative at Omitara in the Okorukambe Constituency, Willem Haoseb, is pleased with the progress made in terms of poverty alleviation and job creation for local people. Haoseb stated that the cooperative focuses on livestock and crop production as key projects for the community’s sustainability. He explained that in the […]
The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations (CNFA) has warned the government against auctioning fishing quotas. Its Chairperson, Matti Amukwa, said the approach discourages the nationalisation of the industry. Amukwa was speaking at the annual fishing industry address at Walvis Bay. To generate income, the government in the past and as recently as last year auctioned […]
The locust and fall armyworm outbreak reported in the Zambezi Region since mid-January continues to devastate maize crops, despite ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform to spray affected fields. Chief Agricultural Extension Officer for the region, Kumoyo Maswabi, told NBC News in Katima Mulilo that while spraying continues, the battle […]
The hunting season for designated game species will officially open on the 1st of next month. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has announced that hunting will be permitted for specified game species on commercial farms measuring no less than 1,000 hectares. These farms must either be enclosed with registered game-proof fencing or be […]
There is a need to align policies, institutions and resources with the country’s natural heritage to close biodiversity financing gaps. These sentiments were shared by various speakers at the Biodiversity Finance Initiative stakeholder consultation workshop on policy and institutional review in Windhoek today. The Biodiversity Finance Initiative supports countries to develop robust business cases for […]
Namibia has a shortage of seeds, and land is not freely available for seed production. But green schemes such as Sikondo in the Kavango West Region are contributing to food security by setting aside land solely for the production of seeds. Sikondo has been producing seeds for the Namibia Agricultural Mechanisation and Seed Improvement Project […]
The hunting season for the hunting of huntable game species is set to start on 1 May 2025. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism made the announcement of the hunting season in a statement today (Tues). According to the ministry, huntable game species on commercial farms of not less than 1000 hectares, which are […]
Given the above-average rainfall that has been experienced in the Omaheke Region, it is expected that the farming communities will have a bumper harvest and rear good quality livestock while contributing meaningfully to the country’s economy. This was revealed by the Chief Agricultural Scientist, Dr. Jorry Kaurivi, in an exclusive interview with the nbc News […]
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruth Masake, has cautioned her senior management against corruption. The deputy minister made the remarks at the five-day strategic planning workshop for the ministry at Swakopmund. Masake said Namibia needs results, and it is time for the senior managers to act with urgency. “We are […]
Namibia’s seal fur industry has pledged to uphold sustainability and drive economic growth through innovation and value addition. During the groundbreaking of the Vigor Biotechnology Production Facility, industry stakeholders declared their commitment to protecting marine ecosystems, complying with environmental laws, and developing high-value seal products. However, the Chairman of the Wet Landed Small Pelagic Association, […]
