NAMIBIA AND TANZANIA PUSH FOR STRONGER ECONOMIC COOPERATION

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and her Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan have urged each other to translate their strong historic ties into practical economic cooperation that delivers tangible benefits for citizens.

OCEAN CONFERENCE SECURES $5.7 BILLION COMMITMENTS

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The 11th Our Ocean Conference has officially come to a close in Mombasa, Kenya, delivering $5.7 billion worth of commitments.

The conference was aimed at strengthening global action on ocean conservation, climate resilience and the blue economy.

SADC URGED TO HARMONISE FERTILISER RULES

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The harmonization of the fertilizer regulatory framework across the SADC region can no longer be delayed.

This was said by South Africa's Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen during the Joint Committee meeting of SADC Ministers of Agriculture and Food Security, Fisheries and Aquaculture. 

FISHING INDUSTRY BACKS 200-METRE ZONE DECISION

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The Wet Landed Small Pelagic Association has defended a Cabinet decision to relax restrictions in parts of the 200-metre fishing zone, saying the move protects jobs and grows onshore fish processing.

LPM DEMANDS SEAFLOWER REFORMS TO BOOST JOBS

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The Landless People's Movement (LPM) has called for sweeping reforms at state-owned Seaflower to unlock job creation and economic benefits from its massive fish quotas.

AGRICULTURE MINISTRY TO AID FLOOD-HIT ZAMBEZI FARMERS

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) is intensifying emergency assistance to farmers in the Zambezi Region, where floods have severely affected crop production.

NO PLANS TO IMPORT BEES FROM SOUTH AFRICA

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform says there are no plans to import any bees into the country from South Africa.

N$1.8 BILLION AGRICULTURE MINISTRY BUDGET TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY

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The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani said the budget allocated to the ministry will be used to  boost food production and ensure fair distribution of land.

The ministry has been allocated about N$1,8 billion.

ZAAMWANI URGES BROADER BENEFITS FROM LÜDERITZ CRAYFISH FESTIVAL

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The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, stated that other towns should also benefit from the seasonal opportunities generated by this year's annual Lüderitz Crayfish Festival.

Zaamwani made the remarks during a gala dinner of the Lüderitz Crayfish Festival.