Minister in the Presidency Christine //Hoebes on Saturday ruffled feathers when she announced that the crafting of the national anthem cannot solely be attributed to the late Axali Doëseb, as a committee was established to craft it.
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Lithium in port not from Omaruru – Xinfeng
The 19 000 metric tonnes (MT) of lithium ore lying in the port of Walvis Bay ready for export to China was not mined at Xinfeng’s Omaruru operations, but is from the open-pit mine in the Uis area, it has been revealed.
Judge dismisses claim for crypto accused
Windhoek High Court Judge George Coleman Wednesday dismissed a claim by 13 human trafficking accused that they are held in custody illegally.
Agriculture – Agribank loans to women increase to N$55.4 million
Agribank, the country’s premier agricultural lender, continues to make tremendous inroads in the area of women and youth empowerment through the deliberate diversification of its loan book, which saw female farmers receive a decent share of loans as per records of 31 March 2023.
Agriculture – AMTA’s 10 years of service excellence to farmers
Having recently celebrated 10 years of unmatched service excellence to Namibian farmers, the Agro-Marketing & Trade Agency (AMTA) continues to solidify its brand and prides itself in being the custodian and linkage between local farmers and consumers.
Agriculture – Winni Metzger: The epitome of farming excellence
Popularly known as one of Namibia’s breadbasket, the Kavango West region boasts endless farming opportunities and has untapped potential to create employment and income streams for the region’s inhabitants.
Agriculture – Lubuta gets horticulture, poultry project
The community of Lubuta in the Judea Lyaboloma constituency of the Zambezi region recently became beneficiaries of the SACREEE-funded solar water pumping irrigation project, which will contribute to food security.
Agriculture – Lionel Tjakuva: From mineworker to full-time farmer
Lionel Tjakuva, who was once employed as a mineworker, says farming is not just an income stream, but it has become a religion and lifestyle he cannot walk away from.
Agriculture – Agronomic board: Ensuring food security and quality
The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) currently oversees three vital agronomic crops that are gazetted as controlled, namely: white maize, pearl millet (mahangu) and wheat.
FNB addresses SME’s limited access to credit
First National Bank of Namibia has launched a Credit Guarantee Scheme. The groundbreaking initiative, in partnership with the Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (NASRIA), aims to empower youth, women and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).









