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Namibia is predominantly a meat (cattle, sheep, goat) producing country, and many farmers are working hard to improve the genetics and performance of their livestock.

Ellenora Muranda is a part-time livestock, crop, and poultry farmer in Tsintsabis, Tsumeb district. Growing up, Muranda spent some of her school holidays on the farm with her grandparents, and that is when she developed a passion for farming. 

As we continue with last week’s column, the decision to take up a loan should be backed by thorough due diligence, and the economic returns should outweigh the total loan cost. Many businesses, as we know, rely to a lesser extent on borrowing funds. The selection and the management of debt are fundamental aspects of the management of any business and their impact on the business cash flow.

Through the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) publication, Robin Sherbourne said this year’s mid-year budget review was similar to last year’s one.nHe said it contains no major new policy announcements or surprises.

The 27th conference of the parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is an event that will allow nations to collaborate on how they can implement agreed climate goals under the Paris Agreement.

Acting //Kharas chief regional officer Benedictus Diergaardt said teacher absenteeism negatively affects the quality of teaching and impacts learners in the process. He lashed out at teachers of Krönlein Primary School when delivering his speech during the educational institute’s50th anniversary last Friday in Keetmanshoop. 

Namibia has extended its appreciation to SADC member states that contributed troops and personnel to the SADC Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM) and for the cooperation extended to the mission by the government of Mozambique. 

Expectant mothers, who used to struggle for accommodation when the time to deliver approaches, can now breathe a sigh of relief following the inauguration of a new shelter at Katima Mulilo.

Kavango West Namibian Police commander Julia Sakuwa-Neo has urged motorists to practice caution when driving. This comes in the wake of recent road accidents recorded in the region.