Leader of the National Democratic Party and MP Martin Lukato has called on the new administration to reaffirm its promise of increasing the old-age pension grant.
Lukato delivered his maiden address in the National Assembly today.
The Interim Executive Director of Sasscal says Namibia continues to play a pivotal role in coordinating and implementing research projects in the critical areas of water and food security.
Dr. Budzanani Tacheba was speaking at the SASSCAL thematic workshop in Windhoek today (Tuesday).
The company Suncrest Farming Solutions has called on crop-producing communities in the Epukiro Constituency of the Omaheke Region to prioritize horticulture and fodder production after the area recorded good rainfall.
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform said his office's work will be completed once every farmer is considered a commercial farmer.
The Governor of Omaheke has urged farmers in the region to take advantage of the good rains and increase their crop production for future use.
Employees of the Eland Group in the Omusati Region, along with former Information Minister Joel Kaapanda, participated in cultivating the Uukwaluudhi Traditional Authority's mahangu field in the Tsandi constituency.
Swakopmund Constituency Councillor Louisa Kativa emphasizes the importance of teaching children self-reliance from an early age while exposing them to economic opportunities.
Deputy headman at Okaamatutjindo village in the Okakarara Constituency, Kapenauarue Katjiveri, has called on farming communities in most parts of the country to find alternatives to save and preserve rainwater for later use.
The distribution of drought relief food in the Otjozondjupa Region has resumed after months of delay due to short supply.
Otjozondjupa Regional Council Chairperson Marlayn Mbakera has said the region faced numerous challenges in the supply of maize meal over the past four months.
The Oshana Regional Council on Friday rolled-out a programme to support goat farmers.
The Director of Planning in the Oshana Regional Council Teopolina Mbangula says the initiative is aimed at empowering local farmers and enhancing food security, while growing the local economy.
