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Theo Katjimune Primary plants fruit trees on World Environment Day

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World Environment Day, celebrated on the 5th of June, is dedicated to raising awareness, mobilising action, and promoting environmental sustainability. 

This annual event serves as a crucial reminder of the need to protect the planet and ensure a healthy, sustainable future for generations to come.

Meatco bleeding from stock theft at Zambezi Quarantine Camp

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The Namibian Police in the Zambezi Region have advised Meatco to beef up security at its Kopano Quarantine Camp, where stock theft is becoming rife at the government facility. 

The Meat Corporation of Namibia has 900 cattle quarantined there.

VP urges youth to get involved in Agriculture sector

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Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says agriculture in Africa is expected to meet the dual objectives of providing food and helping people escape poverty.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah further says that the agriculture sector can produce Africa's next billionaires.

Oranjemund's nursery project plans to become commercial

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A pilot nursery project set up by the Oranjemund Town Transformation Agency (OMDis) is in the process of becoming a fully-fledged commercial production unit.

OMDis was established in 2019 to build the town's economic resilience, transcending its historic reliance on mining activities.

Hiitambo Academy promotes sustainable farming

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The founder of Hiitambo Virtual Academy, a non-profit organisation, Mbunga Mbueza, is breaking new ground, exposing famers in the predominantly livestock farming community of Okakarara to poultry and horticulture.

The target populations are resettled and communal farmers.

Agriculture Hub and Integrated Food Systems Project starts at Tsumkwe

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Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah advised residents of Tsumkwe to empower themselves through education and training in order for the Agriculture Hub and Integrated Food Systems Project to run efficiently.

Nandi-Ndaitwah was speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the project at Tsumkwe.

Ban on poultry meat import from SA lifted

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has announced the resumption of the importation of poultry meat from South Africa to Namibia.

Ban on poultry meat import from South Africa lifted

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has announced the resumption of the importation of poultry meat from South Africa to Namibia.

This was revealed in a notice issued by the Directorate of Veterinary Services.