The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruth Masake has reminded farming communities about the importance of strengthening agricultural productivity to enhance food security, create jobs and build resilient communities.

The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform applauded the farming communities in the Omaheke Region for demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing grassroots agricultural transformation. 

The National Planning Commission and the European Union (EU) delegation officially handed over five 30-tonne trucks to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAWFLR) to boost the livestock value chain in Namibia’s Northern Communal Areas. 

The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Land Reform, Ruth Masake, visited the Kalimbeza Rice Farm Project in the Zambezi Region for a familiarisation tour.

Farm Manager Patrick Kompeli briefed the Deputy Minister on developments at the farm.

The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruth Masake, commended the organisers of the 18th Lüderitz Crayfish Festival for a well-organised festival.

Masake, together with her delegation, toured corporate and SME stalls at the Lüderitz Waterfront.

The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations (CNFA) has warned the government against auctioning fishing quotas.

Its Chairperson, Matti Amukwa, said the approach discourages the nationalisation of the industry.

Amukwa was speaking at the annual fishing industry address at Walvis Bay.