ONGWEDIVA- Ngoloneya woshitukulwa shaHangwena Sebastian Ndeitunga okwa ti oshitukulwa shaye osha taalela eshongo linene lomambakumbaku epangelo taa fiki koshiwana efimbo lokupulula la pwa po. Okwa ti ovanhu vamwe ova ninga omaindilo omambakumbaku okudja omudo wa djako ashike fiyo opaife inaa fika a komapya avo. “Paife otu li metifa lodula tai loko nawa, eli olo efimbo...
OSHAKATI – Iingangamithi oya teya ombili momagumbo gomundhingonoko gwOshakati nOngwediva nuunene momalukanda Okandjengedi, Evululuko nOneshila. Yamwe yomaagundjuka, yeli yamwe yomaalongithi yiingangamithi kamana, oya hokolola nkene ya ningi iihakanwa shoka shaya etela opo ya yathige po oosikola, yamwe oya kanitha iilonga, omanga aakuluntu taya dhengagulwa momagumbo nokuyugwa iinima yawo kaanona yawo. Rosalia Thomas, (edhina kali shi...
Last week, we touched on the growing importance of securing a reliable and profitable market for your animals, and why it is crucial for farmers to not only produce animals of good quality, but also animals which meet the health standards of the various markets. Today, I thought it is equally important to further that...
For most Namibians, the country’s land reform and resettlement programme has been one of the transformative upshots and has created new opportunities for those who previously struggled to access land. For farmers Teofe and Edwig Karipi, who are beneficiaries of the government’s land resettlement programme, the journey has been one of transformation, challenges, and hope...
BERLIN – Eurozone rate-setters are set to cut borrowing costs again this week. They are confident that their efforts to lower inflation will remain on track despite the threat from United States president Donald Trump’s protectionist agenda. The European Central Bank is expected to cut its benchmark deposit rate by a further quarter point to...
ABIDJAN – The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) takes effect tomorrow after a year of political tensions, fracturing the region and leaving the bloc with an uncertain future. On 29 January 2024, the three countries, led by military regimes, formally notified ECOWAS of their...
Early signs of financial trouble often go unnoticed until they escalate into more severe issues. Recognising these signs can help individuals and small businesses take proactive steps to mitigate financial distress, and avoid potential defaults. One of the primary indicators of financial trouble is consistent difficulty meeting monthly financial obligations. This might manifest as struggling...
Farmers in the Hardap region are facing severe challenges in accessing markets for their produce. These obstacles are leading to substantial losses for already-struggling farmers in the region. Unomasa Kavita, an entrepreneur in collaboration with Impact Tank, is spearheading an initiative aimed at bridging the accessibility gap for local smallholder farmers. Launched in 2022, this...
Following the recent light oil discoveries offshore in the Orange Basin, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has seen increasing interest from potential upstream oil and gas investors. To service its clients, Namcor continues to host data rooms for clients to assess and evaluate non-proprietary exploration datasets for potential farm-in opportunities with existing acreage...
Despite millions being poured into Namibia’s agro-processing development projects, little progress has been made. Findings from the latest follow-up visits by the National Council’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts paint a troubling picture, with many projects still non-operational. The committee identified these issues during oversight visits conducted last week to assess projects in the //Kharas,...