The Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank) has reaffirmed its commitment to empower and upscale smallholder crop farmers countrywide through a strategic collaboration with the Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency (AMTA). The two institutions will work together to strengthen and expand collaboration within the agricultural sector, particularly in the areas of support to small scale farmers who...
Author: Otniel Hembapu (Otniel Hembapu )
Feedmaster: 42 years of excellence and dedication
This year marks exactly 42 years of Feedmaster’s unwavering service excellence and dedication to providing Namibian farmers and producers with high-quality animal feed that has for decades enhanced the productivity of the country’s agriculture sector. Since 1983, Feedmaster, the country’s leading animal feed producer, has been the pioneering producer and leading innovator of various types...
NYS expands to fodder, poultry production …aims for self-sustenance
RIETFONTEIN – Through hard work, dedication and strategic long-term positioning, the National Youth Service (NYS) is well on its way to becoming a self-sustaining entity that will soon start contributing to about 40% to 50% of the country’s food needs. At its Riefontein multifaced production site, the NYS has now expanded operations to include both...
Govt to construct 55 000 houses, avail 50 000 plots …as NDP6 rolls off
Under the sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), the government plans to service over 50 000 plots and construct more than 55 000 houses countrywide as part of its efforts to accelerate the delivery of affordable and accessible houses. The NDP6, which will guide government’s social and economic development policies between now and 2030, will see...
Stench-ridden compound draws flak
The living conditions at the Grootfontein single quarters has drawn wide-ranging criticism. The dwellings, located in the town’s Omulunga residential area, is described as overcrowded, filthy and stench-ridden. Amongst those irked by the poor sanitation and hygiene observed at the dwellings is Otjozondjupa governor John ||Khamuseb, who said it is unacceptable that there are still...
Farm Gross Osombahe champions food security …Govt supports food production efforts
In the heart of Omaheke region, Farm Gross Osombahe thrives under the dedicated stewardship of Peter Shimii. His three-hectare horticulture project flourishes with maize, tomatoes, green peppers, sunflowers, spinach, and beans. Shimii donated his first harvest to Otjivero Combined School in Omitara, providing nutritious meals to 602 learners and inspiring the entire community. Chairperson of...
New cars for Omaheke to accelerate service delivery
GOBABIS – The Omaheke Regional Council has procured and commissioned a new fleet of nine vehicles at the cost of N$4.5 million. This is to enhance and accelerate service delivery across the region’s seven constituencies. The newly-procured nine vehicles includes seven 4×4 bakkies and two sedans. The regional council’s chairperson Ignatius Kariseb described said the...
NWR records N$68.3m profit
The Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has recorded a profit of N$68.3 million. This marks a 50% increase when compared to the N$46 million the entity reported in 2023, NWR’s interim managing director Brian Masule announced on Friday. Although challenges remain, Masule said the company is well on course and continues to play a leading role...
Nudo promises to revive Gobabis’ ailing fortunes …young councillor calls for change
GOBABIS – Given its proven track record and people-centred service delivery approach, the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) is the only party that will bring about the desired development to the residents of Gobabis if voted into power in the upcoming elections. These remarks were made by the party’s councillor Uataviza Patire over the weekend. ...
‘War crimes’ retribution not needed – Immanuel
Although questions and allegations about alleged crimes committed during the country’s liberation struggle period and early post-independence era continue to surface in various pockets of society, justice minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel has maintained that such assertions do not warrant the establishment of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Immanuel said he remains confident in Namibia’s various...









