Various members of parliament stressed the importance of continuing the drought relief programme as some parts of the country remain food insecure.
This was the discussion that ensued after Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced the end of the current drought relief programme.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has identified the Kunene Region as a potential hub for livestock production to serve surrounding regions.
The President held talks with Egypt’s Ambassador to Namibia, Wael Batea, highlighting ongoing collaboration between the two countries in the agricultural sector.
A Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform says China expressed willingness to work with Namibia, particularly in the agriculture sector.
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia, Professor Kenneth Matengu, has said the extended rice production area is expected to yield 19 tonnes of rice. This expansion of the planting area is thanks to a sponsorship from Debmarine and the enduring partnership with the government of Japan.
The Office of the ||Kharas Governor handed over gardening equipment and seeds to identified rural community gardening initiatives in the region. The equipment and seeds were donated by Mefuta Enterprises.
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, has expressed satisfaction with the progress made at the integrated Fonteintjie Fish Farm in Keetmanshoop.
Small-scale farmers are receiving vital training to boost productivity and improve food security, thanks to a two-day workshop hosted by Suncrest Farming Solutions in Windhoek.
India donated 1,000 metric tonnes of rice and maize towards Namibia's drought relief programme.
This is in support of Namibia's efforts to achieve food security, reduce poverty, and enhance the quality of life for all citizens.
Land degradation is likely to pose a threat to food security if nothing is done to address the situation.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report of 2024 indicates that between 20 and 40 percent of the world's land is already degraded, nearly affecting half of the global population.
Eight households at Blouwes village in the ||Kharas Region have been connected to the national electricity grid.
This was done through an electrification project undertaken by the Swapo Party national leaders assigned to the region in collaboration with the local community.
