The Agro Marketing and Trade Agency (Amta) has thus far procured about 1 300 tons of mahangu and about 3 200 tons of white maize from more than 1 400 smallholder farmers and government’s green scheme projects.
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‘God is able’… from nanny to registered nurse
Like many stories that go unwritten, Veronika Frela’s life story may not be a thick profile that fits ‘from humble beginnings’ ticket, but it has all marks of a fairy tale, as she tasked herself with the sole purpose of carving her life to an inspirational piece.
Tsintsabis residents to get allotment letters
Tsintsabis – The ministry of land reform will as of next week start issuing allotment letters to Tsintsabis residents, 28 years after they were resettled on the piece of land.
Nudo pins its hopes on Mutjavikua
The National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) yesterday confirmed renowned farmer Ramana Mutjavikua as its candidate for the Okakarara constituency.
Nored awards bursaries to three students
ONDANGWA - In the quest to address skills shortages in the country, the electricity utility Nored yesterday awarded bursaries to three first-year students.
Omuthiya to fix tariff blunder
OMUTHIYA – The Omuthiya Town Council says it will rectify a tariff hike slip-up in which an adjustment of nearly 80% was imposed on residents.
Winds of change blow in Swapo… as old guard make way for young blood
If the outcome of the various Swapo primaries is anything to go by, many veteran politicians and serving councillors are not assured of a smooth ride into the intra-party electoral competition ahead of the regional council and local authority elections next month.
Defence pleads for acquittal of Mouton
The defence team of a young man who stands accused of the death of two civilians and Windhoek City Police officer in a horrific car accident in 2015 wants him acquitted, claiming that there was fraud committed to secure a conviction.
US stresses strict supervision of Pepfar funds
The US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar) programme in Namibia has rigorous controls in place to ensure its money is properly spent.
Namoloh divorce imminent
Former Cabinet minister Charles Namoloh has claimed in court papers that his wife of 25 years has deserted him and refused him conjugal rights.