Through industrial hemp production, Botswana is taking an important step towards the resuscitation of its ailing economy following a decline in diamond sales on the global stage.

The Upstream Oil and Gas Local Suppliers workshop, hosted by FirstRand Group Namibia and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, convened to explore Namibian participation in the oil and gas value chain.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has allocated over N$12 million towards the Horticulture Support and Value Chain Programme for the 2025/26 financial period.