The Livestock and Livestock Products Board is urging livestock producers and stakeholders to take proactive measures to protect the foot and mouth disease-free zone. The Board argues that an outbreak south of the veterinary cordon fence would trigger an export ban and have adverse economic consequences for the multi-billion-dollar livestock industry. The call was made […]
The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, said access to funding and exposure to international markets are some of the key aspects that will help the Kalahari Wild Silk Project prosper. Ashipala-Musavyi made this remark during her visit to the project at Leonardville in the Omaheke Region. Ashipala-Musavyi emphasised that with support from […]
A farmer based in the Kavango West Region is expanding his gardening project to boost food production and create jobs in the community. Among the projects supported by the Kavango West Regional Council is Nanzamba Mixed Farming at Singuruve village in the Ncuncuni Constituency. The project belongs to Thomas Hausiku and currently produces vegetables. He […]
Walvis Bay Maritime Week is meant to celebrate the country’s maritime heritage and promote conservation of the ocean. Walvis Bay Maritime Week is an event created by Namport and stakeholders, including Debmarine, the town municipality and the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust. Since 2022, the event has brought together the private sector, government, industry, policymakers, […]
Amid persistent foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks in neighbouring countries, the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) has urged livestock farmers to remain vigilant against any disease incursions that could threaten the country’s FMD-free zone. The directorate within the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, in partnership with the Livestock and Livestock Products Board, raised […]
Omatjete and the surrounding areas in the Erongo Region now have access to water, following the commissioning of a 31-kilometre water pipeline from Ozondati. Since 2019, residents at Omatjete and surrounding areas in the Erongo Region have endured a water shortage that turned into a crisis. Ombara Manasse Zeraua told parliamentarians that in the past, […]
A farmer in the Okorukambe Constituency, Republic Ngahahe, is facing eviction from Farm Ozombahe, as he is not from the area. Farm Ozombahe belongs to the residents of Omitara; however, Ngahahe, a native of the Otjinene Constituency, spent three years there. According to Ngahahe, the recurrent dry spells in his area forced him to relocate […]
With more than 300,000 calves exported yearly to South Africa, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare is calling for local value addition around cattle farming in the quest to create more employment. The premier spoke to NBC News in an interview during the 17th edition of the Okakarara Annual Trade Fair. 70% of exported calves are from […]
Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform Minister Inge Zaamwani has encouraged UNAM to continue developing new technologies and sustainable farming practices and to transfer knowledge to farmers to improve productivity. Zaamwani made the call at the Ogongo UNAM campus during President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s visit there. Zaamwani is pleased to hear that UNAM is offering short […]
Etosha Fishing Company is under pressure to land the historic 10,000 metric tonnes of pilchard allocated by the government. The company landed its first consignment of pilchards last week following an 8-year ban. This is after the government decided to grant Eco Fish Farm 10,000 metric tonnes. The company signed a supply agreement with Etosha […]
