The deputy chairperson of the Meat Board of Namibia, Dr Archie Noval who died last week, has been hailed as a stoic figure in the agriculture industry.
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Farmers warned of crop pests, diseases
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has advised farmers in the 10 crop growing regions to be on the look-out for a new invasive species of crop pest and diseases.
Farmers’ Kraal with Charles Tjatindi – How prepared are you for the rainy season?
Farming can get challenging during the rainy season. With slippery paths and wet surfaces caused by heavy storms and downpour, it is important to be safe from the dangers that farming and other agricultural activities might entail.
Govt stuck with willing seller, willing buyer…move to scrap system unconstitutional
Government has rescinded its decision to scrap the willing seller, willing buyer method of farm acquisition.
Heavy debt levels confront Namibia amidst pandemic
Namibia’s debt burden was expected to reach 70% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the end of 2020 and then to increase further to 74% during 2021.
Pencilled Casting draws attention online
After the launch of the Pencilled Casting website, ordinary people can now register and be part of a community of actors, voice-over artists and models that all want an opportunity to live out their dreams of seeing themselves on billboards, magazines TV commercials as well as in local and international films.
unWrap – D-Naff Entertainment drops Lady May Africa
After two years of making music with one of Namibia’s most converted gospel music movements, Lady May Africa’s reign at the helm of D-Naff Entertainment has come to an end.
Opinion – The ball is in Oshikoto region’s court
As part of his national political social economic diversification dream in 2020, Professor Mburumba Kerina appealed to members of the public in general and members of Parliament and National Council in particular, to investigate the possibility of transferring the second house of parliament – National Council – to Omuthiya town in the Oshikoto region.
Opinion – Shoprite and its war on workers
The ongoing strike at Shoprite and its subsidiary companies Checkers and USave in Namibia have exposed the uncontrolled rule of corporate power.
Woman dies after being swept away in river
A 29-year-old woman has died after a tragic drowning incident on Saturday at the Buitepos border post in the Omaheke region.
