The rainy season is also usually snake season, therefore, it is vital to learn how to live with snakes as farmers.
Author: Staff Reporter (Staff Reporter )
Agriculture rebounds despite Swakara losses
Most agricultural industries in Namibia achieved positive results in 2021, but international trade restrictions imposed in an attempt to contain the Covid-19 pandemic has had a severely negative impact on the country’s Swakara industry.
Showcase events create opportunities
Communal farmer Tjivii Tjombe has encouraged farmers to make use of animal showcase events for the optimal marketing of their products.
Local authorities receive N$2 million for urban agriculture
Four local authorities received the Urban Agriculture Grant e-voucher card valued at N$500 000 which totals up to N$2 million.
Namport shines through Covid…as cargo and container volumes increase
Challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in Namport revenue declining 2% to N$1.113 billion (2019/20: N$1.138) overshooting a target of N$1.032 billion for the 2020/21 financial year.
KP Illest reflects on his musical career … we couldn’t be more proud of him
Namibia’s favourite hip hop star KP Illest’s career has continued to take an upward trajectory that has us even more proud of him.
Unam introduces 3D printing
Attempts to strengthen the education of health professionals in Southern Africa has yielded the first fruit in Namibia, after the first 3D printed anatomical models were created at Unam’s Hage Geingob Campus in Windhoek.
Governor applauds WHO, Japan for healthcare support
Erongo governor Neville Andre has applauded the Japanese embassy in Namibia as well as the World Health Organisation for their continued support towards healthcare in the country.
Competitive bidding for green schemes
The 11 green scheme irrigation farms in Namibia will be put out on the market between May and July this year through a request for proposals (RFP), minister of agriculture Calle Schlettwein has said.
Police officer dies in accident
The police are investigating a case of culpable homicide after an officer from the Rehoboth police station died instantly after the driver of the patrol vehicle he was travelling in lost control and overturned.







