JERUSALEM – Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant told his United States counterpart Lloyd Austin that Israel would deliver a strong response to Hezbollah after the Lebanese armed group struck an Israeli army base, killing four soldiers. Gallant spoke to Austin overnight, and “highlighted the severity of the attack, and the forceful response that would be...
Erastus Ngaruka Arangeland refers to land inhabited by native plants (grass, forbs, shrubs and trees) and utilised by domestic and wild animals. Rangelands offer direct or indirect support to all forms of life, and are the cheapest source of food for livestock. Humans also derive food, medicine and construction materials from the rangeland. This is...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Drought-hit farmers in Ovitoto, especially the settlement’s pensioners, received significant support from esteemed businessman and prominent farmer Mbiripipo Monty Ndjavera, who contributed over 110 bales of lucerne to assist 37 vulnerable pensioners. The Ovitoto settlement, located in the Otjozondjupa region, is among the areas most severely impacted by drought in the country, with...
Over 45 farmers from the Hardap region recently received training in food preservation and processing from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). This was conducted in collaboration with the Capricorn Foundation, and the University of Namibia (Unam). Participants included youth and women from farmsteads in Stampriet, Schlip, Bernafay and Maltahöhe. The training was held...
Christa Nekwaya Agribank recently showcased its diverse range of financial products at the Windhoek Agriculture and Industrial Show, where it highlighted its youth and women loan scheme. This initiative targets women farmers and young entrepreneurs, offering them a unique opportunity to access funding. The scheme is open to women over the age of 18, and...
Rudolf Gaiseb The recent eighth information and communication technology summit that took place in the capital last month, accentuated a critical introspection of the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) in various facets of Namibian society, including in businesses of all sizes and the domestic economy in general. The ongoing AI debate summoned thought leaders, including...
At first, glance, relating climate change to police work might seem unrealistic – even far-fetched. Still, as the planet warms, it is becoming increasingly clear that the shifting climate is not only an environmental issue but a driver of conflict, crime and societal disruption, forcing law-enforcement agencies to confront a new and complex set of...
In response to a discernible realignment of international maritime interests in recent years, the shipping industry has undergone several formidable changes in technical development, economic infrastructure and operational procedures. Some of these changes have had negative effects, whereas others have undoubtedly strengthened the industry’s overall foundation. First and foremost, international shipping is presently making a...
OSHAKATI – Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta has urged Namibians to plant trees to counteract the effects of habitat degradation, deforestation, and climate change. Shifeta, while speaking during the commemoration of Arbor Day at Oshakati on Friday, said the environment faces numerous challenges, including deforestation to climate change. “It is our collective...
OMUTHIYA – The Namibia Revenue Agency has urged taxpayers to report companies which do not pay tax so that they can investigate and take action against them. The request was made by NamRA facilitator Simson Shivolo during the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stakeholders’ meeting held at Omuthiya on Wednesday. He made the statement after...