Namibia is expected to harvest its first mass production of bananas by September this year.

Farmers in the Zambezi Region are slowly developing interest in fruit farming, with notable fruit orchards popping up in various communities after realising the business potential in fruit farming.

The Etunda and Sikondo Green Scheme Irrigations, located in Omusati and Kavango East regions, were recognised for their excellence, winning top honours at the Namibia Agronomic Board's (NAB) National Agronomic and Horticulture Awards, held at Olushandja.