Building a sustainable and reputable farming business is a journey that requires commitment, dedication and hard work from a farmer and all teams on the farm. On average, it takes about 10 to 20 years for one to build a highly- profitable farming enterprise. However, one of the critical concerns that most successful farmers face...
In its continuous effort to boost the productivity of communal farmers and create ample grazing space, the government recently acquired four farms in the Erongo, Omaheke and Otjozondjupa regions. The four farms, which have a combined size of 31 056.1198 hectares, will greatly expand the communal land boundaries of Otjimbingwe in the Erongo region, Aminuis...
North Koreans have been forced to work on Chinese-flagged fishing vessels without touching land for as long as a decade, facing verbal and physical abuse as well as harsh conditions, a report said yesterday. Nuclear-armed North Korea has long made a fortune from an army of citizens it sends abroad to work, mostly in neighbouring...
The Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) yesterday unveiled its annual report, themed ‘Geared Towards Sustainable Industries’. The report covers the financial years from 2018/2019 to 2023/2024. The launch marked the agency’s first comprehensive publication in six years. This milestone demonstrates NIDA’s dedication to governance, and its pivotal role in driving Namibia’s industrialisation agenda. Julius Nghikevali,...
As we approach the swearing-in of a new National Assembly on the 21st of March 2025, the urgency for labour reform for the working class in Namibia could not be emphasised enough, especially for those in the rapidly-expanding offshore oil and gas sector. In recent years, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has highlighted that Namibia...
GROOTFONTEIN – Retired chief of the Namibian Defence Force, Lieutenant General Martin Shalli, yesterday said it would have been difficult for the country to launch a successful military confrontation against the apartheid regime had it not been for late Founding President Sam Nujoma’s fearlessness, determination and bravery. He made the remarks during the official regional...
The longest-serving Ombudsman and legal expert John Walters is thrilled to witness the motivation of the Ombudsman Bill in Parliament, which seeks to grant autonomy to the office. It is a legislative reform he had fought for in over 17 years while leading that institution. “That was the most wonderful news I have heard in...
The United Nations over the weekend held a commemorative event to pay tribute to Founding President Sam Nujoma, calling him a liberator who advocated and worked for global peace. UN General Assembly president Philemon Yang said they are mourning and celebrating the extraordinary life of Nujoma, expressing condolences and sympathy to his family and Namibia....
KEETMANSHOOP – //Kharas regional governor Aletha Frederick said all gears are oiled in preparation for receiving the remains of the Founding Father Sam Nujoma tomorrow. Keetmanshoop is the last stop for the regional memorial services in honour of Nujoma. Each region provided an opportunity for local communities to view the remains, which will be laying...
Lahja Nashuuta Media Ombudsman John Nakuta has blasted the local media for inadequate and poor coverage of the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections in November. The recent Media Elections Monitoring report shows that media outlets were largely reactive, responding to invitations rather than proactively informing the public about election-related issues. While the report highlights...