EIF raises over N$700 million for community projects

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The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) has successfully raised more than N$700 million in the past seven years for projects that bring clean water, renewable energy and farming support to communities.

Stricter bycatch limits win praise from Pelagic Fishing Association

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The Wet Landed Small Pelagic Association commended the government for introducing a strict 2% bycatch threshold for fishing companies.

If a vessel is not licensed to land certain marine species, only 5% are permitted to be caught as bycatch.

Kavango East Governor: Namibia can learn from Zimbabwe’s agriculture

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The Governor of the Kavango East Region, Hamunyera Hambyuka, stated that Namibia has much to learn from Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector, particularly in adopting agribusiness models that support successful farming, poverty reduction, and employment creation.

Organic Farming Conference held in Namibia

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The Namibian Organic Association held its second Organic Agriculture and Agro-ecology conference today.

The conference looked at how to reduce the use of pesticides and other harmful synthetic chemicals to protect the environment and minimise health risks.