If agriculture is to continue to feed the world, it needs to become more like manufacturing. Fortunately, that is already beginning to happen. Agriculture is one of Namibia’s most important sectors.
Month: March 2021
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The basics of grazing management
The grazing value and capacity of the land is a factor of certain attributes such as the soil condition, grass species composition, density, and abundance amongst others. These attributes are further influenced by rainfall activities and the intensity of utilisation of the grazing materials.
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NWR increases customer focus
Just over a year ago, Namibia, along with the rest of the world, was confronted by the devastating impact of Covid-19. During this period, the tourism sector was one of the hardest-hit.
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Trustco introduces medical insurance
Trustco Life successfully launched OnawaMed as an affordable and unique medical insurance product in May 2020. This distinctive product provides access and cover against the costs of consultations at private medical doctors.
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BIPA considers revising strategy amidst weak economy …authority still financially fit despite cuts in SOEs funding
Chairperson of the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) board Riundja Kaakunga said it has become evident that a revision of the authority’s corporate strategy of 2017-2022 is required. Kaakunga feels the revision is necessary, given the significantly reduced domestic economic activity.
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Jericho has risen from the dead
Namibian Hip-Hop legend Jericho, has confirmed to The Namibian that he is back with a bang to reclaim his spot in the local music industry. The musician had a rocky start in 2020 after it was reported that he allegedly robbed a Namibia Defence member at Karibib.
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More wins for Dillish…it’s her biggest triumph to date
Media personality Dillish Mathews recently celebrated a major social media milestone in her career and we love to see it. Dillish has always been a hard worker of note and it is safe to say that she really knows how to win in life.
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Opinion – Understanding marine cargo insurance
Marine insurance, the earliest form of insurance, is an ancient concept of maritime law. It is important to know something about the history of marine insurance to understand how it operates today. The origin of marine insurance is “veiled in antiquity and lost in obscurity’’.
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Opinion – Do away with government medical aid
This year, we will spend a whopping N$2.6 billion on medical aid for government employees.
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Covid-19: Judge calls for parliamentary oversight
A widely acclaimed judge Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake has implored legislative functionaries in the SADC region to “ensure the observance of parliamentary oversight and scrutiny, democratic accountability, transparency, legitimacy” at all stages in the legislative process as the world grapples with Covid-19.