NUDO MP raises concerns over status of Witvlei Abattoir

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The National Unity Democratic Organisation Party's MP, Vetaruhe Kandorozu, has raised concerns about the current position of the Witvlei Abattoir, which he says was one of the biggest employers in the area, with around 200 workers.

Namibia to send 2nd AfCFTA shipment to Kenya

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Namibia will make its second shipment to Kenya on Monday through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA). 

The second consignment will come from MeatCo.

Namibia urged to protect disease-free livestock zones

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Namibia must jealously guard its disease-free livestock zones to protect the country's agricultural economy.

This is the view of the Deputy Executive Director of the Ministry of  Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) Kingsley Kwenani.

Henties Bay pushes for food security and self-sufficiency

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The Municipality of Henties Bay is gaining momentum in its efforts to strengthen food security and promote self-sufficiency in the Erongo Region.

The municipality has allocated five hectares of land for the revival of the Tulongeni Community Garden Initiative. 

Erongo fishermen demand ministerial meeting over quotas

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A group of 300 fishermen from the Erongo Region travelled to seek answers to their petition from the Minister of Fisheries, Inge Zaamwani, but they refused to accept the response and instead demanded a roundtable audience.

Minister highlights sanitation challenges despite progress in water supply

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The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform said that, despite significant strides in the supply of potable water to households, sanitation remains a major concern.

Inge Zaamwani said that 40% of households nationally still practice open defecation.