Communal and commercial farmers in both Omaheke and Otjozondjupa regions continue to suffer huge losses at the hands of unrepentant cattle rustlers, who steal and slaughter cattle in a cruel and inhumane fashion.
Year: 2024
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Namibia seeks to turbocharge agri sector
Namibia’s key stakeholders and major role-players in the country’s agriculture sector recently convened in the capital to deposit their final inputs and put the last touches on the National Agricultural Investment Plan (NAIP).
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Grünau brings you Signalberg’s top Meatmaster rams
The crème de la crème of Farm Signalberg’s finest Meatmaster rams will be on offer tomorrow at the southern settlement of Grünau, where the renowned Signalberg stable will hold its 10th ram auction.
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Namibia achieves 45% food self-sufficiency
For the first time in about 15 years, Namibia has managed to achieve a rate of 45% food self-sufficiency – thanks to local farmers who continue to contribute towards the reduction of staple grain imports, such as maize, pearl millet and wheat.
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Stocks climb as gold extends record streak
European equities rose yesterday after a broadly positive Asian performance while gold soared to a new record peak at the start of a busy week that will include a eurozone interest rate decision and key US inflation data.
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Perseverance drives coastal real estate
While celebrating their achievements and rewards for 2023 in the real estate industry at the annual Bank Windhoek Coastal Estate Agent Awards, estate agents said hard work and perseverance are essential for their business.
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NamPower requests 14.5% electricity tariff hike
Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) has requested a 14.59% increase in electricity tariffs from the Electricity Control Board (ECB) for the 2024/25 financial year.
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Finance ministry motivates N$8.1b budget…as Psemas reform progress at 50% to ensure sustainability
Last week, the finance and public enterprises ministry presented its N$8.1 billion budget to Parliament for consideration and approval.
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Vendors relish Newspaper Cup opportunity, want more
Amidst the hype of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup over the Easter weekend, stalls of all shapes and sizes in the bustling streets of Gobabis and inside the stadium fed the masses with all kinds of delicious meats and bread varieties.
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Anti-stock theft organisation gets new gear
With stock theft and livestock mutilation cases on the increase, the Otjituuo Community Against Theft Unit recently received a cash injection of N$31 000 to help combat stock theft.