The World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration with the Namibian Agronomic Board, recently handed over essential farming equipment to two small-scale farmers in the Zambezi Region. This initiative aims to support and enhance agricultural productivity in the area.

One of the farmers, Regina Mayumbelo, received equipment valued at N$250,000, which included fencing material, a shade net with irrigation, seeds, and continued technical support.

The second farmer, Vincent Siliye, whose equipment included solar panels, was funded at N$350,000.

SADC Heads of State and Government say the outbreak of cholera in the region represents a serious threat to sustainable development and the well-being of the people.

There is, therefore, a need for coordinated efforts from member states.

The regional leaders convened a virtual extraordinary summit to discuss the cholera outbreak in some member states.

The Otjozondjupa Regional Council has joined forces in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) to promote sustainable food systems in the region.

The two parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which would see them come up with innovative programmes in food production aimed at improving the social and economic standards of the region's inhabitants.

Otjozondjupa Regional Council Chairperson Marlayn Mbakera said the agreement is needed as the country faces challenges in addressing food security and nutrition.

The war in Ukraine has led to escalating food and commodity prices, affecting access to food by vulnerable communities in Namibia. The country's economy is highly dependent on food imports, with over 60% of Namibia's food imported annually; hence, combined with the effects of COVID-19 and climate-induced shock, the country is facing an eminent food crisis, especially with vulnerable communities.

To this effect, the World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration with the government of Japan, launched a Food Voucher Program at Tsintsabis in the Oshikoto Region.

The United Nation's Food Agency, World Food Programme has partnered with Tololi Online, a digital start-up in Namibia, to set up an e-commerce platform for farmers to access markets for their fruits and vegetables.

The platform, which was launched in the capital, allows public and private entities to directly procure such commodities from farmers, at a click of a button using the application, also known as Tololi.