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.

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.

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.

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.

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.