Significant progress has been made in restoring the water supply in Opuwo, Kunene Region, as confirmed by NamWater’s Public Relations and Corporate Communications office.

The Namibian government has announced the expansion of communal land in three regions to address grazing pressure and support livelihoods.

The government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, plans to acquire two additional commercial farms in the Aminuis Constituency of the Omaheke Region. This decision comes in response to unfavorable weather conditions and an increasing number of livestock in the area.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has lifted the ban on importing and transiting maize, palm, and palm products from South Africa with immediate effect.

The decision follows research into Bud Rot of Palms and Goss’s Wilt on maize, with authorities now confident the risks are manageable.

The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has emphasized the importance of a strategic approach to agriculture, water management, and land reform in Namibia, highlighting their interconnectedness as pillars of the nation's development.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Mariental Municipality, Paul Nghiwilepo, has reassured residents of a secured water supply.

Residents went into a panic mode after the water supply from the nearby Hardap Dam was cut off.

Cabinet has directed the Cabinet Committee on Legislation to expedite the finalization of the Namibia Investment Promotion Bill, the Data Protection Bill, and the Special Economic Zone Bill.

This follows the Cabinet's recognition of bottlenecks to investment due to policy, process, and project issues.

Namibia takes center stage in the global biodiversity conversation as it hosts the eleventh session of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in the capital.

Tsandi Village Council in the Omusati Region is holding its first-ever Agricultural Expo in a bid to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and traditional wisdom in agriculture.
 

The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises has allocated an additional N$698.8 million for drought relief provisions under the Office of the Prime Minister, primarily to extend the food distribution program to eligible communities.