In its efforts towards eco-friendly sustainability, the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF), in conjunction with the agriculture ministry, has started implementing a project aimed at improving farming practices for farmers living under harsh climatic conditions.
A northern man, who fenced off large tracts of land meant for communal grazing in the Oshikoto region, has lost a legal battle against the Ondonga Traditional Authority (OTA) after the High Court dismissed his application to remain on the property.
The National Fishing Corporation of Namibia (Fishcor) finally has access to its accounts that were frozen by the Bank of Namibia in February and can now attend to pressing operational and financial needs.
KATIMA MULILO – Freshwater fish returned to the local markets this week at Katima Mulilo, marking the end of the annual summer fishing ban.
KATIMA MULILO – Classes at Nankuntwe Combined School in the Kabbe South constituency have been suspended due to flooding.
About 1 400 Namibian students are currently enrolled at Stellenbosch University, arguably one of South Africa’s oldest and highly regarded universities.
OPUWO – A crippling drought currently ravaging vast tracts of Kunene has seen desperate farmers trekking nearly 200km to Opuwo to save their surviving herds.
WALVIS BAY – Fisheries minister Albert Kawana says he has been dubbed a villain and hero by the media and members of the public for his efforts in addressing issues in the sector in a transparent manner. Kawana made the observation yesterday during his annual fishing industry address and consultations that started in Swakopmund.
The decorum of the National Assembly (NA) on Wednesday was thrown out the window, with Landless People’s Movement’s Henny Seibeb challenging environment minister Pohamba Shifeta to a fist fight outside, amidst complete pandemonium.