A group of four young people in Tsumkwe is proving that determination and teamwork can create opportunities.
The group is managing a community garden and poultry initiative, overcoming challenges such as water shortages and diseases affecting the chickens.
Namibia is turning to China's agricultural expertise to revive local research institutions, strengthen seed production and improve access to the Chinese market.
This follows President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's visit to the Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Sichuan Province, China.
The Omaheke Governor, Pijoo Nganate, highlighted the region's development progress in the areas of agriculture, health, youth empowerment, sports, housing and capital projects during his State of the Region Address.
The government has, to date, acquired 20,248 hectares of land for a total cost of N$19 million to develop the Neckartal Dam irrigation scheme project.
The Governor of the Ohangwena Region says the region is ready to make land available for projects and programmes aimed at enhancing food security, one of its key development priorities.
Kadiva Hamutumwa made the remarks during a visit to a Chinese-owned agricultural project at Eenhana.
A 36-year-old woman from Gava village in the Kavango West Region is using small-scale mahangu farming to provide for her family after dropping out of school due to financial challenges.
Lydia Hamuponya dropped out of school in 2016 due to her humble background.
Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate has applauded the residents of Okorukurure Village for going the extra mile to ensure food security.
Nganate pointed out that the residents have shown resilience and determination in diversifying the agricultural sector.
The Mayor of Windhoek has urged food establishments to uphold hygiene standards and has encouraged residents to engage in safe food-handling practices.
The National Youth Development Fund has been highlighted as a key financing tool to empower young Namibians to venture into agriculture, fisheries and natural resource-based businesses.
Namibia's overall dam storage has declined slightly, with the country's major dams now at 80.9% of total capacity, down from 81.1% recorded last week, according to the latest NamWater weekly dam bulletin.
