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Govt earmarks N$34m for rain-fed agronomic projects
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Govt earmarks N$34m for rain-fed agronomic projects

Government, through the ministry of agriculture, is set to invest a whopping N$34 million in bolstering and implementing of strategic rain-fed agronomic programmes, which will, in the long term, boost the country’s food security efforts and create resilient value chains. The investment will be made over the 2025/26 financial year and through subsidies. The ministry...

Agribank collaborates with AMTA to empower farmers …food production, employment creation prioritised 
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Agribank collaborates with AMTA to empower farmers …food production, employment creation prioritised 

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...

Feedmaster: 42 years of excellence and dedication
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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...

Ngurare takes ‘business unusual’ gospel to Doha
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Ngurare takes ‘business unusual’ gospel to Doha

For the world, especially governments in the global south, to achieve social justice, eradicate poverty, improve service delivery and accelerate development, a renewed, unusual and cohesive way of doing things must become the new norm, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare told a gathering in Doha, Qatar.  Ngurare was speaking at this week’s Second World Summit for...

Stench-ridden compound draws flak
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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
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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...

NWR records N$68.3m profit
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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  
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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. ...