once thought of as Namibia’s bread basket – is home to over 300 small-scale farmers, contributing to the country’s food security agenda. Most of the small-scale farmers are operating at the government irrigation projects in the region.
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Katima relishes railway prospects
In addition to numerous employment and infrastructure benefits, Cabinet’s recent approval of the Grootfontein-Katima Mulilo railway line is expected to breed more investment spinoffs for Zambezi’s capital.
Genocide, green hydrogen questions linger
Deodat Dirkse, the secretary general of the Nama Traditional Leaders Organisation (NTLA), has accused the Namibian government of not being alive to Germany’s attempts to recolonise Namibia through a green hydrogen deal.
Nekundi wants NSFAF debt write-off
In the face of rampant youth unemployment, inequality and increasing poverty levels, monies owed to the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) by employers must be written off.
Venaani moots marginalised people’s protection bill
Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani is disturbed by the entrenched social, educational and economic disparities that marginalised communities in Namibia face.
Energy boom can save ailing construction sector
A bleak short-term outlook remains in sight for Namibia’s construction sector, but these misfortunes could be turned around by the green hydrogen and the oil and gas boom.
Jacobs to join Welwitschias…as Malan undergoes successful surgery
Welwitschias head coach Allister Coetzee has called up Lloyd Jacobs as a replacement for the injured Le Roux Malan for the remaining two matches of the 2023 Rugby World Cup currently underway in France.
Kwai ibulaya batu basikiti mwa Namibia kasilimo
Naha Namibia niha ibonahalile kueza hande mwalitaba zakulwanisa kuzuba kwai, naha ifumana lipiho zelikana sikiti zamafu atiswa kikwai.
Shivolo sets new Navachab ladies record
Martha Shivolo’s fine form continued as she claimed the 2023 Navachab half-marathon victory by setting a new course record with a time of 01:13:40
on Saturday as Jeremia Shaliaxwe finally triumphed in Karibib.
Waters welcome Okakarara in style
Blue Waters scored three quick-fire goals within the first 10 minutes of the 2023/24 season to win 3–1 against new boys Okakarara Young Warriors in a highly entertaining match at Vineta Stadium in Swakopmund on Saturday afternoon.








