ARAF 2025 show sees improved livestock quality

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There has been an improvement in the livestock displayed by farmers at the ARAF Agricultural Show in 2025 compared to last year. 

This is according to the Erongo Chief Agricultural Technician, Joel Kooitjie, a judge at the agricultural show. 

Entrepreneurs applaud ARAF trade fair for boosting local businesses - nbc

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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.

Karibib residents demand no bail for murder suspects

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Karibib residents have opposed the granting of bail to all murder suspects in the Erongo Region.

A group of residents marched to the Karibib Magistrate's court to hand over a petition.

They stressed that Karibib is a fast-developing town and has become a target for criminals.

Karibib Mayor urges more schools for growing population

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The mayor of Karibib, Davey van Wyk, has urged the Ministry of Education to build additional schools in the town to accommodate the growing population.

Van Wyk made this statement while donating one thousand play packs to the Emmaus Kindergarten, which were provided by the Twin Hill Project.

Teenage Boy Found Dead in Karibib

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A teenage boy's body was discovered in Karibib this morning. 

According to Erongo Police regional commander Commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona, preliminary investigations suggest that the victim was stabbed. 

The victim is believed to be approximately 17 years old. 

Karibib councillor supports small-scale farmers with livestock donation

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Karibib Councillor Melania Ndjago emphasized the vital role small-scale farmers play in food production, income generation, and improving living standards. 

During a recent event, Ndjago oversaw the distribution of 80 Boer goats to eight communal farmers, valued at nearly two hundred thousand dollars. 

About 2,000 Usab residents in Karibib own land

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Close to 2,000 residents at Karibib have become plot owners at the Usab Informal Settlement after the town council handed over their land ownership certificates.