Rudolf Gaiseb Ministeri, Sîsengu tsî !Nari!oabas dib, Veikko Nekundib ge ge mî, N$825 miljuns a ǂhâbasa !khaisa, !nari!oabade omkhâis proxrammi !aroma. Nē proxrammi di ǁgūbas ge !hūdaoga ǂhâbasa ǂgaoǀkhādi ai ra dīǀoaǀoadaogu !nâ dawa!khunisa. Nēs ge danase ra sîsenūhe daogu tsî !hū-ǁare ra daoga ǂnuwisa !khōǂgā hâ. “Ministeris ge ra ai!gû, ǀkharisi daoga ǂnuwisa hîa...
At the recent launch of the 2025 Agra Weaner Championship in Windhoek, Bank Windhoek’s Marketing and Corporate Communication Services Executive Officer Jacquiline Pack said the bank’s support for developing the agricultural sector is evident in its various investment initiatives. The nationwide competition identifies, rewards, and promotes superior farming practices in Namibia. It is also an...
The transition from the warm summer months to the cold winter months poses challenges for many poultry farmers in Namibia. Between May and September, farmers often encounter various health issues among their flocks. To reduce the risk of poultry deaths, farmers need to be aware that the change in weather conditions has a direct impact...
Heather Erdmann The 8th edition of the annual Reho Expo, which was organised by the Rehoboth Community Trust, delivered beyond expectations as young and veteran farmers were all afforded an opportunity to showcase their products and services. The expo was recently held at the Expo grounds at Rehoboth and attracted hundreds of attendees, entrepreneurs and...
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has tabled a N$2.57 billion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, focusing on food production, land reform and climate-resilient agricultural practices. Presenting the budget in Parliament, Minister Inge Zaamwani said the proposed allocation under Vote 37 aims to address national food security and land accessibility through...
GENEVA – The United States and China yesterday announced an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, de-escalating a trade war that has roiled financial markets and raised fears of a global economic downturn. After their first talks since US president Donald Trump launched his trade war, the world’s two biggest economies agreed...
Namibia’s economy recorded an increase in currency circulation in 2024, rising by 6.9% to N$5.6 billion, up from N$5.2 billion the previous year, according to Bank of Namibia governor Johannes ǃGawaxab. He said this during the official unveiling of the newly modified N$50 banknote in Windhoek yesterday. “The growth reflects both economic expansion and public...
David Adetona A hands-on laptop cybersecurity workshop, recently held in the capital, addressed the growing threat of cybercrime and emphasised the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. The topics covered at the workshop centred on the cybersecurity landscape, trends, emerging threats, attacks, and the best ways to assess and carry out detections, vulnerabilities, mitigations, firewalls, mapping,...
Evans Simataa, chairperson of the board of directors of Windhoek Country Club Resort (WCCR), last week handed over dividends amounting to N$25 million to Tjiuee Kaura, director of governance and financial advice in the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises. Simataa, with deep appreciation to his fellow board members and all staff at WCCR, expressed...
The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has appealed to truck drivers to recommit to safe and responsible driving practices, following numerous complaints lodged by other road users. This matter was additionally recently raised by works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi during engagements with the WBCG’s board and management. The minister was particularly concerned about certain...