The Directorate of Veterinary Services has detected an outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the Okakarara constituency of the Otjozondjupa Region. So far, 39 cattle showed clinical signs of the disease, and two have died. Cases have been detected in the Okondjatu area in Ouatjiri, Otjijamangombe, Otjomukaru, Otjipoko, Okatemba-kondova between 29 November and 11 […]
The Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Ministry has acquired critical livestock handling infrastructure to improve the beef value chain in the northern communal areas. The equipment, acquired at a stated cost of N$2.2 million, was acquired through the livestock support program under the Eleventh European Development Fund. The mobile livestock handling facilities include a five-cattle […]
The poultry industry has had a great deal to do with addressing unemployment in Namibia. The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, remarked this when she consulted with stakeholders in that sector on the opportunities and challenges to its expected growth and development. Iipumbu highlighted the role of poultry farming as a viable investment. […]
The Police Inspector General has promised to intensify police visibility and community collaborations to combat farm crimes in the Grootfontein district, Otjozondjupa. Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo made these remarks during a meeting with Farmers Association representatives and members, who are continuously falling victim to farm attacks, stock theft, and infrastructure damages. The meeting followed numerous […]
Young Namibians are changing the status quo by embracing the selling off of some of their livestock to earn a living, as opposed to the traditional way of keeping them. Livestock farming does not only contribute to food security and livelihoods, but it is also a means of income generation. Many, especially young people, are […]
Namibia takes center stage in the global biodiversity conversation as it hosts the eleventh session of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in the capital. The seven-day conference will provide Namibia with an opportunity to showcase its leadership in sustainable practices and biodiversity conservation. The conference will help countries make integrated decisions […]
The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform commissioned the construction of the Ogongo-Oshakati pipeline replacement project. The Ogongo-Oshakati pipeline was constructed in the 70s but is now old and no longer supplies sufficient water to Oshakati’s residents and surrounding areas. The pipeline was the lifeline for Oshakati until 1994 when a new water treatment […]
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform is extending and upgrading the Outapi water treatment plant in the Omusati Region following a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday. The existing Outapi water treatment plant was commissioned in 2001 to supply water to Outapi town and surrounding rural areas. For over two decades, the plant has served […]
Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, is worried about the progress of the Rundu Water Treatment Plant in the Kavango East Region. Once operational, the Rundu Water Treatment Plant is expected to bring an end to the town’s water crisis. The actual physical progress of the plant stands at 23%, and Namwater […]
The Keetmanshoop Municipality is on a mission to transform the town with a tree planting project aimed at enhancing its appearance and environment. Mayor MacDonald Hanse says this initiative is about more than just planting trees—it’s about planting hope for a greener, healthier, and more resilient Keetmanshoop. Over 70 trees were planted along the major […]
