NEU SOMMERAU FARMERS HARVEST 120 TONNES OF MAIZE

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Beneficiaries at the Neu Sommerau Resettlement Farm on the outskirts of Kombat in the Otavi Constituency are celebrating a successful maize harvest of about 120 tonnes, despite operating under difficult conditions.

UKWANGALI RAISES N$363K FOR FARMING

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The Ukwangali Traditional Authority raised more than 363 thousand dollars at a fundraising gala dinner to procure essential agricultural equipment for the people of Ukwangali.

The fundraising gala is the first of its kind held in the Ukwangali Traditional Authority.

SEWER SPILL HITS ZAMBEZI MAIZE FARMERS

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A sewer spillage in Macaravani West on a street that houses Kamunu Wholesale and Milling has affected maize-Grain farmers in the Zambezi region. 

MINISTER CALLS FOR AGRI SUPPORT ALIGNMENT

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The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has called on development partners to align their financial and technical support with Namibia's strategy for the transformation of the agri-food sector.

Inge Zaamwani was speaking at a networking breakfast meeting in Windhoek on Monday.

MEATCO REPORTS PROFIT DESPITE CATTLE DROP

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Meat Corporation of Namibia has recorded a profit after tax of N$40,5 million for the year ended 31 January 2026, despite a 53% decline in cattle throughput.

This was revealed in its annual financial statements for the financial year ended 31 January 2026, released on Monday.

FARMERS UNITE AGAINST FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE

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Four farmers' unions have joined forces to strengthen the country's fight against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), launching a collaborative leadership campaign and support fund aimed at safeguarding the livestock industry and protecting Namibia's export markets.

NAMIBIA COURTS BOTSWANA INVESTORS

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Namibia has invited investors from Botswana to take up lucrative opportunities in agriculture, renewable energy, mining, and tourism as partners building industries in the country.

BOTSWANA TURNS TO HEMP FOR GROWTH

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Through industrial hemp production, Botswana is taking an important step towards the resuscitation of its ailing economy following a decline in diamond sales on the global stage.

SADC UNITES AGAINST FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE

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SADC countries are showing political will aimed at driving towards a unified cross-border strategy to eradicate foot-and-mouth disease.    

Giving an update on the regional efforts in Gaborone recently, Lands and Agriculture Minister Edwin Dikoloti said SADC countries are advancing a collective approach.