Political analysts have questioned President Hage Geingob’s wisdom and seriousness in the fight against it, following his decision to appoint a corruption-convicted former minister and his lawyer to the Swapo politburo.
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US must come to the party – Kandjoze
Washington, D.C - National Planning Commission director general Obeth Kandjoze has said the United States of America should look at funding the design of a portfolio of intra-country infrastructure, such as the envisioned 2 500-kilometres hydrogen backbone, between Namibia and South Africa.
Works loses hotel demolition suit
Musician-turned-businessman John Sylvanus John has successfully won a lawsuit against the Ministry of Works following a fallout over the demolition of a government building in Okahandja.
De Sousa hogging headlines in the US…breaks Namibian 60m indoor record
One of Namibia’s most gifted sprinters Sade de Sousa this past weekend continued with her revitalising form on the American athletics circuit when she clocked a remarkable time of 7.43 seconds in the women’s 60m indoor race.
More cattle marketed during October
The Agricultural Bank of Namibia has said the lifting of a ban on the movement of cattle to South Africa is responsible for an increase in animals sold on the market, while the sale of small stock is also showing signs of recovery.
Finance Insight – Diversified farming is vital for growth
Diversified and value-added agriculture are secondary agricultural uses that re-allocate some of a farm’s productive resources, such as land, capital, farm equipment and paid labour into new activities.
Water vital to livestock’s growth
Many farmers seem to focus more on forage or feed intake as the factor that contributes to livestock performance, however, all physiological processes responsible for intake, reproduction, growth, milk and meat production amongst others depend on water.
Year-end introspection vital for road ahead
It is high time we review our farming models and possibly reconsider them. Before we jump onto the bandwagon of New Year’s resolutions, perhaps it is best to track our progress and determine if what you had set out for yourself has worked. Have you become a better farmer in 2022?
Scribe turns farming pages…Nandjato finds new home in Far-Far Away Farming
Ileni Nandjato is no stranger to many, as his journalism career took him to many people’s homes and lives. Working for one of the country’s largest national daily newspapers, Namibian Sun, in the densely- populated northern areas, Nandjato proved his mettle by serving the area well.
Opinion – New town to resuscitate economic development and growth
It might sound weird, but yes, the old car parts can be up-cycled into some of the most phenomenal and insanely creative car part furniture ideas, unknown author.