The Siya Reforestation Pilot Project is in full swing at Siya Village in Kavango West, where a 32-hectare plot is being used to combat land degradation through large-scale tree planting. Locals, officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, and representatives from Lignaverda, a Belgian NGO, gathered in Siya to take part in the […]
The government has restricted the movement of cattle in Omaheke’s Rietfontein area following an outbreak of lumpy skin disease. This was confirmed by a state veterinarian, Dr. Seuakouje Veii, in an interview with the nbc News team. Dr. Veii said this was a precautionary measure done in accordance with the Animal Health Act No. 1 […]
Omaheke Regional Council has resolved to support the development of irrigation systems in the Aminuis and Okorukambe constituencies to assist in food security efforts and improve drought resilience in the region. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Omaheke Regional Council for 2025, the chairperson of the regional council, Ignatius Kariseb, stressed that there is […]
Erongo Governor Neville Andre says the region continues to suffer from one of the most devastating droughts in recent years. Addressing the Ministry of Agriculture’s performance workshop in Swakopmund, André specifically referred to areas in Otjombingwe District of Karibib Constituency and the Daures Constituency that have experienced drought for the past eight years. Andre emphasised […]
The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has emphasized the importance of a strategic approach to agriculture, water management, and land reform in Namibia, highlighting their interconnectedness as pillars of the nation’s development. Carl Schlettwein added that agriculture, in particular, is perceived not only as vital for food security but also as an anchor […]
Epukiro communal farmers from the Motsweding settlement in the Omaheke Region are caught up in a battle against persistent drought, which has fuelled the high costs of animal feed. With limited rainfall and feed prices skyrocketing, these farmers are struggling to sustain their livestock. The cost of animal feed has become unbearable, as suppliers take […]
Following a recent outbreak of lumpy skin disease in the Otjombinde Constituency, the State Veterinary Office has launched a two-week vaccination campaign that started last week. Dr. Seuakouje Veii from the Epukiro Veterinary District, which includes Otjombinde, informed Nampa that the district has received 20,000 doses of vaccine to control the disease in the 60 […]
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) has announced an immediate ban on the importation and transit of maize and palm products from South Africa’s Free State, North-East, and Mpumalanga provinces. The decision follows the detection of Bud rot of palms and Goss’s wilt on maize in these regions. Bud rot is a […]
The Cunene Province delegation, along with their governor, Gerdina Didalelwa, visited small-scale farms with the |Khomas Regional Council as part of their week-long programme. After the visit, the two regions are expected to sign a twinning agreement that will enable them to cooperate in various sectors. On Wednesday the group headed to the Windhoek Rural […]
The Otjiwarongo Municipality has announced that it will begin impounding livestock found roaming the streets and central business district of the town on Sunday. The announcement was made during a meeting with nearly 80 illegal farmers at Camp Five on Saturday. The municipality’s acting head of community services, Gotlieb Inongelwa, said that from Sunday, livestock […]
