Ultimate Safaris, a travel company, has entered the agriculture sector with a promising development that is expected to boost the local agriculture sector, whilst promoting eco-tourism.
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Experimental farming takes new drive…as Veld Goat courts Boer Goat
Vaanavi Ripunda is a man on a mission. He aims to breed a unique goat that will balance carcass weight, temperament and fertility, amongst others. T
Dinapama aims to dress Namibian students
Local clothing manufacturer, Dinapama, recently received a container fully loaded with bales of uniform fabric.
Ministry ponders drones to combat illegal fishing
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has confirmed it is investigating the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as drones, in monitoring, control and surveillance activities aimed at combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing activities.
Oshikoto holds economic potential in mining, tourism and farming
Deputy trade minister Verna Sinimbo believes the Oshikoto region has enormous economic potential, specifically in the areas of mining, tourism, livestock and crop farming.
Opinion – The meaning of 7% allocated to TVET centres
The Namibian newspaper recently quoted the minister of higher education, training and innovation (MHET&I) emphasising that ‘robust technical and vocational education and training (TVET) will guarantee Namibia and Africa a ‘rightful seat’ in the global economy.
Opinion – Abortion: what it is and where we stand
Different religions, communities and nations have different theories about when life begins. Likewise, there are differing religious, cultural and moral views about human sexual reproduction resulting in human fertilisation.
NYS takes over grape company
Vice President Nangolo Mbumba believes the ultimate aim of the acquisition of the Namibia Grape Company (NGC) by the National Youth Service (NYS) is that of ensuring institutional self-sufficiency and sustainable empowerment of the Namibian youth.
Man kills girlfriend, self
A Henties Bay woman was allegedly killed over the weekend by her partner after she ended their relationship.
Africa off track with safe water targets
Namibian water affairs minister Calle Schlettwein has stressed African countries are off track in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.1 and 6.2 targets.
