Egypt’s aquaculture industry (fish farming) is the largest in Africa, and according to FAO (2015), it accounted for about 79% of the country’s fish needs with a market value of about US$2.2 billion in 2015.
Year: 2022
Vijakura accepts what she can’t change…dreams of competing in Paralympics
Vijakura Katjatenja (7), who lives with a disability known as congenital malformation, has deformed lower limbs. She doesn’t just dream of walking; she wants to run.
Stampriet Primary School to grow food
The introduction of sustainable food systems in schools not only improves access to healthy and nutritious diets for learners, but also reduces absenteeism and school dropouts due to hunger.
Okahandja armed robbers arrested
Nine suspects have been arrested after recent armed robbery cases at Okahandja Shopping Mall and the Agra outlet last week.
Govt implements crop production programmes
The government has made N$30 million available for the implementation of rain-fed crop production programmes.
LPM to continue sacking failing councillors
Landless People’s Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi said when the party promised voters to withdraw councillors who are not performing or living up to their mandate, it meant exactly that, in the literal sense of the word.
Homeless allocated ‘school land’
For six years, a large piece of land in one of Windhoek’s ever-growing informal settlements served as a beacon of hope for those who made John Mutorwa, Hadino Hishongwa, Thlabanelo and all other Goreangab Dam sections their home.
Geingob, Venaani pay tribute to ‘encyclopedia’ Kaura
“It is a sad moment for Namibia. Kaura was a very active politician, a constitution writer, long serving parliamentarian, he was twice a leader of the official opposition, a historical encyclopedia, a forthright academic, a great hunter and a good leader.
Coastal pensioners swindled of N$320 000
Five pensioners at the coast have lost a total of over N$320 000 at the hands of criminals through scams. These criminals are allegedly targeting mostly German-speaking pensioners.
Avian flu kills 200 birds
Investigations are underway to establish whether the suspected Avian Influenza strain that killed over 200 wild birds at the coast can infect humans.







