The commendable and measurable operational improvements and restoration of producers’ confidence in the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) achieved over a short period of time have not gone unnoticed, and government, as the sole shareholder, is immensely pleased, agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani has said. The minister spoke at Meatco’s 37th Annual General Members’ Meeting at...
The Suide Boere Netwerk (SBN), a group primarily comprising communal and resettled farmers from the southern parts of the country, is set to host its first small stock show of the year this coming weekend. The show, which will mark the commencement of one of its many activities lined up for 2026, will take place...
Two separate internal communiques from the Office of the Judiciary and the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations addressed to magistrates and the legal aid division bring to the fore the severity of the financial situation within the country’s judicial system. Dated 15 January 2026, the memos communicate the dire financial constraints facing the judicial...
Namibia reached a remarkable milestone with the first phase of the national polio immunisation campaign, which ran from 26 to 29 January, vaccinating over 800 000 children across the country. With the nationwide immunisation campaign having reached well over 800 000 children during the first phase, this marks a vaccination coverage rate of 91% and...
This Friday’s annual general meeting of the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) will provide in-depth updates on the measurable progress of its financial recovery, governance reforms and the Corporation’s Board-approved turnaround strategy. The annual general meeting, scheduled for Friday in the capital, will formally present and consider the audited financial results for the year ended...
The existence of Skuilhoek Damara Stud dates back to 1996. Genetic excellence is the pivot on which the success of Skuilhoek Stud hinges. Veteran farmer Nichlas Mbingeneeko is the brain behind the success and continued excellence at Skuilhoek Stud farming. The Stud subscribes to excellence in respect of genetic superiority and genetic value creation in...
Namibia, through the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security’s immigration control programme, has repatriated more than 1 000 Angolan nationals. They were in the country illegally for over 12 months. The ministry’s Executive Director, Nghidinua Daniel, shared at the ministry’s recent staff engagement that due to the country’s well-oiled immigration control programme, about...
The immigration ministry has dismissed reports that the country’s visa-on-arrival portal system has been hijacked by outside forces. The technology remains the property of the State. It is controlled, monitored and administered by a ministerial in-house team. The ministry’s latest reaction follows reports that the country’s visa-on-arrival portal system is privately run and operated by...
Onamibia marihepa ape Ozondola za Namibia etau nokande noindando (1.5) oku rwisa oupame omatumbukiro wOtjinyo nOtjikoto ngu ma poeya aye karako. Muwo mu muna otuveze two ndjeverero mehi, Oministera yOtutumbo nOvikunua, Omahundju nOvize Vyomomuronga, Okuti nOmatungururiro Wehi, Inge Zaamuaņi, matja. Tjingetjo Oritjavari wa tjivisire kutja ohoromende yaitavera na i yandja Ozondola za Namibia omangete o-57...
Namibia needs an estimated N$1.5 billion to fully combat the potential outbreak of the highly contagious Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). This includes creating the necessary buffers within the country’s agricultural production zones, agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani has said. She also announced on Tuesday that the government has approved and made available N$57 million to assist with...