A significant number of livestock mortalities in many farming areas can be attributed to plant poisoning, especially during the spring months, at the onset of rainfall activities, or during periods of drought, especially in degraded rangelands. Many rangeland plant species contain chemicals that are poisonous to livestock when consumed. Poisonous plants vary in their toxicity and...
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – The organising committee of the 20th edition of the Aminuis Agricultural Show described the recently-held event as a significant success and a crucial platform for young farmers to gain valuable exposure. Metarere Ngeenguno, chairperson of the organising committee, stated that the show provided an opportunity for young and emerging farmers to...
RUNDU – The Namibia Industrial Development Agency (Nida) is seeking investors for the development of feedlot and fodder as well as feed cultivation at its Kavango Cattle Ranch facility in the Kavango West region. In a statement on Namibia’s Industrialisation Agenda, the agency’s recently-appointed CEO Richwell Lukonga, noted that the investment also includes possible biomass...
The South African racist and oppressive political dispensation denied Namibians their deserved services. With the advent of nationhood thirty-four years ago, one would have thought that basic services would be a right and made available to every Namibian, irrespective of social status and political affiliation. But the situation on the ground is just the opposite...
Namibia’s recent success in returning a fugitive from South Africa to stand trial has underscored the importance of cooperating with Interpol to adhere to the complexities of the extradition process worldwide. The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol)’s National Central Bureau (NCB) in Windhoek focusses its global police cooperation activities around Namibia’s crime areas of concern,...
OSHAKATI – The abuse of drugs and fermented beverages is rife, and a cause of concern at schools in northern Namibia. Teachers are facing challenges of learners sleeping and skipping classes, while some are aggressive as they are under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Northern teachers have also complained that drug and alcohol usage...
Ex-Cabinet minister Sacky Shanghala lodged an application in the High Court to have his, James Hatuikulipi and Pius Mwatelulo’s trial separated from the rest of the Fishrot accused. He made the announcement yesterday morning when they made a scheduled court appearance in the High Court at the Windhoek Correctional Facility. Windhoek High Court acting judge...
The Oshikoto Regional Council implemented cumulative projects worth N$32.2 million and created 537 jobs for people in the region during the last financial year. Oshikoto governor Penda Ya Ndakolo revealed this in his State of the Region Address (Sora) last week. The Sora was unpacked under the theme ‘Unity of purpose for a stronger Oshikoto’. ...
ONGWEDIVA – Swapo vice president and presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah promised to tackle youth unemployment, saying the ruling party has made job-creation its chief priority. Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks at a Swapo Oshana youth rally held in Ongwediva over the weekend. “Youth unemployment remains a real challenge. The high rate of youth unemployment is a...
A resident of Otjiwarongo took Cenored to court over her disconnected electricity supply, and scored against the electricity supplier. Lydia Katjita, through her lawyer Charliano Scheepers, approached the High Court on an urgent basis after Cenored disconnected her electricity supply over a disputed debt ofN438 432. The debt is for an alleged illegal bypass on...