The passing of Namibia’s founding president and revered anti-apartheid icon Sam Nujoma marks the end of an era, both for Namibia and the African continent. Nujoma, who died in Windhoek on Saturday at the age of 95, was the last of a generation of African revolutionary leaders who freed their countries from colonial bondage to...
There was an improved uptake in the number of pigs at various local abattoirs countrywide, which saw the country slaughtering over 5 000 pigs during December last year, the latest Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) market report shows. This marks an annual increase of 23.31% when compared to the figures recorded in...
Over 900 learners in the Otjozondjupa region are still without classes. The region continues grappling with a shortage of classrooms and teachers for various grades. As it stands, 394 grade 1 learners, 417 grade 8 learners and 110 grade 10 learners in Grootfontein, Okahandja and Otjiwarongo are all without classes. The regional education directorate said...
Water rationing in Gobabis continues unabated as dam and borehole levels remain critically low, despite the recent rainfalls experienced across the Omaheke region. Gobabis mayor Melba Tjozongoro shared that the municipality has resolved to continue with the water rationing process until the dam levels improve. Operated by the country’s water utility NamWater, the Otjivero Dam...
Last week, we touched on the growing importance of securing a reliable and profitable market for your animals, and why it is crucial for farmers to not only produce animals of good quality, but also animals which meet the health standards of the various markets. Today, I thought it is equally important to further that...
For most Namibians, the country’s land reform and resettlement programme has been one of the transformative upshots and has created new opportunities for those who previously struggled to access land. For farmers Teofe and Edwig Karipi, who are beneficiaries of the government’s land resettlement programme, the journey has been one of transformation, challenges, and hope...
Savanna Beef continues making steady headway in its quest to revolutionise and revitalise the Namibian beef sector after the new producer-owned beef-processing and marketing entity secured additional funding of N$150 million. The funds were secured from the South African Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). Once fully-operational, the ambitious entity is planning to slaughter, on average, 250...
As we embark upon the journey of planning, realigning and reinventing our ways of farming in this new and promising year, it is important to remind farmers not to ignore the importance of securing a suitable, reliable and profitable market for their animals. When all is said and done and all the hard work has...
REHOBOTH – Making fruits and vegetables as affordable as possible to the community and ensuring needy families don’t go to bed hungry, as well as creating employment opportunities for the youth, are some of the driving factors keeping the Oanob Hotsprings Garden in Rehoboth flourishing. Unlike many privatel-owned gardens, the Oanob Hotsprings Garden is community-focused,...
While many may perceive his looming exit from Parliament as part of a flotsam from last year’s electoral tidal wave, outgoing National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) legislator Joseph Kauandenge exits the political arena with his head held high. He is a man at peace with himself, and says there is life beyond the cosy chambers...