The Tjirakana Fish Farm project in Tondoro Constituency, Kavango West Region, has been handed over to the community.

The N$2 million project was funded by the Kavango West Regional Council to promote food security, create income opportunities and address rural poverty.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Ruthy Masake has assured employees of the Zambezi Meat Corporation (ZamCo) abattoir in Katima Mulilo that outstanding salary payments will begin, following months of delayed payments and disruptions to operations.

The Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Wise Immanuel, has acknowledged serious labour compliance challenges in Namibia's charcoal industry.

Immanuel pointed out informal employment arrangements, unregistered businesses and difficulties identifying and tracing employers.

The Chief Veterinary Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Kenneth Shoombe, has highlighted that with the speed of vaccination and adherence to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) restrictions, there is a possibility to open up before the festive season. 

Farmers in the Omega One settlement and surrounding areas have been left stranded with bags of unsold Mahangu grain following a drastic reduction in crop procurement volumes by the Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency (AMTA).

Community members in the Kabbe North Constituency have raised concerns over various development and service delivery challenges, calling for government intervention to improve livelihoods.

Namibian businesses, farmers and organisations have pledged more than N$3 million in cash and in-kind contributions towards the country's Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) response.

The outbreaks and economic impact of Lumpy Skin Disease since 2024 prompted the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia to introduce a vaccine subsidy programme for the coming year. 

This was revealed by the Board's Manager of Farm Assured Namibian Meat, Victor Klazen.

Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi has raised concerns over food security that remains a challenge for many households, attributed to unemployment, climate change, and drought.

Kathindi called for continued efforts to ensure that people have access to adequate food, both now and in the future. 

The three main sources of water for Windhoek have a reduced capacity compared to the same period last season.