Executive director in the Office of the Prime Minister I-Ben Nashandi has called on subsistence farmers to apply for subsidies through the drought relief programme to avoid further loss of animals and possible income.
Year: 2023
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Fruit production: An oasis of endless opportunities
According to a study conducted by the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB), the country’s fruit production sector accounts for about 4% of local production (a mere 732 tonnes), compared to an estimated 20 282 tonnes imported from other countries to meet local demand.
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Regional farmers’ unions elect new leaders
Both Omaheke and Otjozondjupa regional farmers’ unions recently held their elective congresses, where new leaders were elected to spearhead and provide
strategic direction to farmers within the two regions for the next three years.
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Crème de la crème at Northern Select auction
Topline Brahman and Simmentaler breeds will go under the hammer this coming Friday at the Northern Select’s much-anticipated auction at Agra Pens in Grootfontein, where some of the country’s best-kept bulls and females will be on display.
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Steep decline in cattle exports as drought persists
Namibia’s livestock sector experienced an incessant month-by-month decline in cattle exports, which saw the number of exports plummeting from 22 214 heads exported in August this year to 13 899 heads exported in September.
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DBN sustainable due to strong liquidity reserve
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) recorded a loss of N$270 million during the 2022/23 financial year, compared to N$185 million the previous year.
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Opinion – Youth participation in Namibian politics
Namibia has had a long history of youth battling and crying for independence, of which the same was attained by youth participation, but it has now become taboo in modern times for the youth to do so today.
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IUM continues to empower graduates
The International University of Management (IUM) continued its tradition of excellence last Friday, conferring qualifications upon 832 students during its vibrant summer convocation ceremony at the institution’s main campus.
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Muteka calls for youth quota in Parliament
Member of Parliament Emma Muteka has called for the introduction of a youth quota in parliament to address the challenge of youth under-representation.
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Omafo school offers education to children with disabilities
The Omafo Private School in Helao Nafidi town, Ohangwena region, has made it its mission to offer special education to learners with disabilities.