Tomatoes are among the most popular crops cultivated across the globe. Maximising their potential requires farmers to understand the basics of growing them successfully and profitably. As the seasons transition from winter to spring, this presents conducive weather conditions for growing tomatoes. The starting point is for a farmer to understand that tomatoes have varying...
RUNDU – The management of Sikondo Green Scheme has expressed gratitude for the way in which the agriculture ministry has invested in the green schemes over the past two years. Maxwell Nghidinua, the green scheme manager, made the statement following the visit by President Nangolo Mbumba and minister of agriculture Calle Schlettwein to the green...
BAKU – The UN’s climate chief yesterday told countries at the deadlocked COP29 summit to “cut the theatrics”, as pressure mounts on G20 leaders to deliver a breakthrough. As the UN climate talks limp into a second week in Azerbaijan, the world is no closer to a financial deal for poorer countries that will determine...
Rudolf Gaiseb Namibia’s exports to Türkiye fell from N$48.69 million in 2023 to N$35.10 million in 2024, representing a 38.7% decrease. The main cause of this decline has been attributed to a 78% drop in wood and charcoal exports from N$49 million in 2023 to N$26 million in 2024. “Namibia’s exports to Türkiye increased slightly...
The Namibian National Assembly and Presidential elections are fast approaching, and the nation finds itself at a political crossroads. On one hand, there is a call for change, citizens yearning for a departure from decades of one-party dominance, seeking fresh voices in governance. On the other, some prefer continuity, valuing stability over unpredictability. As Namibia...
Both Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Early Childhood Education (ECE) are crucial in a child’s life, and they are closely linked. However, they focus on different aspects of a child’s growth and learning. Firstly, it is important to understand the terminologies, and then their roles. Early childhood development is the stage of development that occurs...
Rudolf Gaiseb Former fishermen who receive a N$4 000 stipend under the Government Employment Redress Programme have expressed gratitude for the remuneration, but said it is a drop in the ocean. They said it is barely sufficient to meet all their needs. The former fishermen lost their jobs in 2018. The job losses in the...
Mines and Energy minister Tom Alweendo said Namibia has the potential to become an energy hub in Africa, provided energy projects are managed effectively. He made these remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony of NamPower’s Otjikoto Biomass Power Station project, located 12 kilometres outside Tsumeb, on Friday. The power station will generate 40 megawatts of electricity...
Sakeus Iikela JOHANNESBURG – Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Loide Kasingo has called on all African countries to introduce national programmes aimed at educating young people on the ideals of Pan-Africanism to strengthen unity and promote development on the continent. She said this is especially important to ensure that young people, “who are the...
BEIRUT – Schools in Beirut were closed on yesterday after Israeli strikes on the Lebanese capital killed six people, including Hezbollah’s spokesman, the latest in a string of top militant targets slain in the war. Israel escalated its bombardment of Hezbollah strongholds in late September, vowing to secure its northern border with Lebanon to allow...