Horticulture producers in the Zambezi Region say they are overlooked and struggling to find a local market.

Agriculture and education are among the sectors to be given priority in regional development.

This was highlighted at a meeting between the Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, and regional leadership.

The rehabilitation work on the Namwater canal from Olushandja Dam to Uuvudhiya Constituency, stretching over 130 kilometres, is said to be progressing well.

The N$3 million project is funded by the Office of the Prime Minister and is expected to be completed by September this year.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has clarified that the N$98 million allegedly returned to Treasury was never disbursed to the ministry.

In a media statement, the ministry said it is therefore incorrect for anyone to insinuate that the money would be used for corrupt activities.

The University of Namibia's Ogongo Campus held its annual rice harvest this year of 12 metric tonnes. The rice is sold locally.

The Directorate of Forestry in the Omaheke Region, in conjunction with the Epukiro Community Forest Committee, is conducting a joint operation and awareness campaign on forest preservation.

Kalahari Constituency Councillor, Ignatius Kariseb has called on the crop farming communities to come up with sustainable agricultural methods in order to unlock the full potential of the sector.

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) will be hosting the 7th National ICT Summit from October 9 - 11.

The summit will serve as a platform for industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to explore the latest trends, exchange knowledge, and shape the future of the ICT sector.

More young people in the Kavango West Region are taking up horticulture production to increase local production, particularly of vegetables, whether for household consumption or commercial purposes.

Following the demarcation of the then-Kavango Region in 2013, Kavango West became the youngest of Namibia's 14 regions.

The region, with its overall size of 24,591 square kilometres and about 99% predominantly rural setup, is regarded as the nation's potential food basket.