The Technical Advisor on Crops and Poultry at the Agribank, Hanks Saisai, has urged poultry farmers to vaccinate their poultry against diseases owing to the cold days of winter. Saisai says that poultry needs to be fed to boost their immune systems and vaccinate them against infectious diseases such as Newcastle disease. It is reported […]
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform will be carrying out an awareness campaign on the Namibia Livestock Identification and Traceability System and stock brands. The campaign will be undertaken by the ministry’s Directorate of Veterinary Services and the Meat Board of Namibia from the 17th of this month until the 31st of October. […]
Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo announced the 12-member Diamond Board of Namibia on Monday. The Board represents the diamond industry and is selected on recommendation by industry stakeholders. They will serve on the board for three years, with their primary focus on advising the minister. The Board members are: Erasmus Shivolo (chairperson) Maenge Shipiki […]
Ondangwa Town Council has set aside N$2.4 million for the construction of 31 Build Together Houses at the Onatsi-Proper informal settlement. The ground-breaking ceremony for the project took place at Ondangwa. The houses, which will be completed in two months, are for low-income earners. Beneficiaries are expected to pay N$105 per month to enable the […]
Otjombinde Councillor Wenzel Kavaka is pleased with the progress made in developing the new settlement, Eiseb 10 Growth Point. Developments include a livestock auction pen and the construction of an oxidation pond. Eiseb 10 Growth Point is a remote area, but services are now reaching the community. Kavaka says that given the good number of […]
The Government Institutions Pensions Fund (GIPF) and the Namibian government are to sign an agreement for a pension-backed home loan facility to enable members to buy houses. The outgoing Chief Executive Officer, David Nuyoma, paid a courtesy call on President Hage Geingob at State House, who praised him for growing the Fund’s portfolio. nbc News […]
The Build Together Housing Programme at Karasburg has been dormant for the past three years due to financial constraints. The community of Karasburg told the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, during an engagement of their concern about the dormant social housing programme. The government-funded Build Together Housing Programme, established 31 years ago, […]
The Head of Customs and Excise at the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), Wilbroad Poniso, says the agency has been working tirelessly towards streamlining the way of doing business by ensuring efficiency, protection, and compliance in the global supply chain. Poniso was speaking during an awareness session on the Authorised Economic Operation (AEO) at Walvis Bay. […]
Several bills have been referred to the National Council, including the Financial Intelligence Amendment, the Extradition Amendment, and the International Cooperation in Criminal Matters Amendment Bill. These Bills cover livestock regulations, virtual assets, organised crime prevention, and combating terrorist activities. The National Assembly passed the Bills in the past two weeks, and they have now […]
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) projects an increase in the government’s income as well as a narrowing of the budget deficit for the 2023–24 financial year. In its June 2023 quarterly report, the central bank says the government’s debt is expected to decline to 4,6% of the Gross Domestic Product from 5,1% in the previous […]
