Fellow farmers, despite prospects and predictions of a favourable rainy season, the reality on the ground seems to hit differently. The land is simply too barren and hardy in most parts of the country
Year: 2023
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Communal farmer thrives on small stock …Kanguatjivi’s love for sheep, goats pay off
Steve Kanguatjivi spent most of his formative years among livestock. As a young man growing up in rural Omaheke, the economic potential of livestock farming was entrenched in him by his parents and the community around him alike.
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No budget allocation for Welwitschia Fund
In May 2022, Namibia launched its first sovereign wealth fund, known as the Welwitschia Fund – and currently, the fund remains with an initial seed capital of N$300 million.
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Impalila road to be completed in July
The construction of the low-volume seal road at Impalila Island in the Zambezi region is set to be completed in July. Road Authority CEO Conrad Lutombi announced this during a site visit with works and transport minister John Mutorwa on Friday.
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Farmers alarmed by Meatco sabotage talk…northern producers bemoan reputational damage
The Livestock Producers Organisation (LPO) has expressed their shock at the allegations of alleged Meatco sabotage while northern farmers bemoaned the reputational damage their products may have suffered.
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Sewage halts learning at Onesi
Learning and teaching at Onesi Secondary School have been suspended due to overflowing sewage that started on Thursday last week. Close to 900 learners were sent home until the problem is rectified.
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Ministry miffed over lashes for loans
Labour minister Utoni Nujoma has condemned in the strongest terms the abuse of power which emerged at TotalEnergies Petroport Kavango service station where employees are allegedly whipped when seeking loans from their employer.
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Over 4 000 labour cases reported
The ministry of labour reported that between 2021/2022, a total of 4 769 labour-related complaints across all regions and from different sectors have been registered.
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Naloba: Loans not solution
Namibia Local Business Association president and prominent businessman Erastus ‘Chicco’ Shapumba called on Namibian businesspeople to work together and cautioned them against loans.
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Threatening teacher out on bail
Micheal Mukupi, who was arrested after a series of threats against his principal, has been granted bail of N$1 500 through his private lawyer.