Agriculture can be a powerful tool for economic growth and food security

This is evident in the story of a farmer, Abner Hamukwaya, from the Okongo Constituency of the Ohangwena Region.

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.

Agribank has approved N$2,9 million in funding through the National Youth Development Fund to support young entrepreneurs in the Ohangwena Region, with N$1,5 million already disbursed to beneficiaries.

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. 

China's ambassador, Zhao Weiping, says Namibia and China are advancing cooperation in trade, agriculture, infrastructure development and education.

China is preparing to send a team of experts to Namibia to assess local table grape production areas for anticipated exports to the Chinese market.

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.

Russia is looking beyond its longstanding political ties with Namibia, with President Vladimir Putin calling for stronger trade and economic cooperation in minerals, agriculture, fisheries, and technology.

Namibia's agricultural and fisheries sectors have benefited from technical training and knowledge exchange through the Namibian and Chinese governments and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) training.

The Namibia and Zambia Correctional Services have strengthened their cooperation in agricultural production, with a focus on soyabean production, where Zambian experts are sharing practical knowledge and experience through a technical workshop at Katima Mulilo Correctional Facility in the Zambezi Region.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) to foster cooperation in tourism, agriculture and value chains across the region.