Namibia and Botswana are set to sign eight memoranda of understanding in key sectors aimed at advancing sustainable development between the two countries on Friday.
Erongo Regional Governor Nathalia |Goagoses has said agriculture remains a driver of food security, especially in the face of changing climate conditions and increasing economic difficulties.
The President of the Namibia National Farmers' Union wants agriculture to be treated as a strategic pillar for economic development, rather than as a social welfare project.
Adolf Muremi was speaking at the Agri Outlook Conference, which is underway in Windhoek.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reiterated the government's commitment to create an enabling environment for agriculture to thrive.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said his office has received an accountability report relating to the loss of livestock at the Linden Beef Feedlot.
Dr. Ngurare subsequently directed the matter to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform for an investigation.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the Omaheke Region is a strategic hub for cattle farming and serves as a major economic driver for both the local economy and Namibia's trading relations within markets abroad.
Farming communities in the Omaheke Region have shared their concerns with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, pointing to the conditions they believe are holding the sector back.
Entrepreneurs hailed the ARAF trade fair at Usakos for providing a market for local products.
ARAF is a joint trade fair created by the Omaruru, Karibib and Usakos Town Councils to celebrate local entrepreneurship, micro- and small enterprises, corporates, agriculture and music.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has said the government is prepared to address concerns raised by traditional leaders in Zambezi to transform the region into Namibia's breadbasket.
The premier addressed the annual Lusata Cultural Festival of the Mafwe Traditional Authority over the weekend.
Namibia has lobbied support from The Bahamas for its candidate, Deputy Inspector-General Major Anna-Marie Nainda, in the race for the Interpol presidency.
The elections are scheduled to take place in November during the 93rd General Assembly in Marrakech, Morocco.
