Author: Annakleta Haikera
Kavango Green Schemes Need Support to Feed Nation
By: Annakleta Haikera A recent visit by The Villager newspaper to the seven green schemes in the Kavango regions has revealed growing concerns among local farmers and residents. Many believe that without better infrastructure and…
Youth Encouraged to see Agriculture as the Future
By: Annakleta Haikera With agriculture often seen as the backbone of production, its role as a vehicle for education and skills development is equally powerful, especially in rural and under-resourced regions. Lukas Mandema, founder of KEME Agriculture…
Nkurenkuru District Hospital Long Overdue – Governor Sinimbo
By: Annakleta Haikera During the State of the Region Address on Friday, Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo issued a strong call to the Ministry of Health and Social Services to accelerate the long-overdue construction of the Nkurenkuru District…
Mashare Agricultural College Set to Open in 2026
By: Annakleta Haikera The restructuring of the Mashare Agricultural Development Institute (MADI) into a full-fledged agricultural college is at an advanced stage, with the first student intake expected in January 2026. Kavango East Region Governor, Julius Hambyuka,…
Kavango East to Strengthen Sustainable Agriculture, Livelihood Support
By: Annakleta Haikera Kavango East Region governor, Julius Hambyuka, on Thursday remarked that the region aims to strengthen agricultural development and improve rural livelihoods. He revealed this on Thursday during the State of the Region Address (SORA)….
Public Institutions Must Procure Locally – Farmer Demands
By: Annakleta Haikera Medium-scale farmers at the Sikondo Green Scheme are urging the government to implement strong policies that compel public institutions to procure food directly from local producers. This demand was voiced during a visit by…
Community Demands Idle Sikondo Green Scheme Land Back
By: Annakleta Haikera Concerns from political and traditional leadership poured over the state of the Sikondo Green Scheme in the Kavango West Region. On Monday, during a high-level visit by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and Agriculture Minister Inge…
Councilor Calls on Corporates to Uplift Local Communities
By: Annakleta Haikera Rundu Urban Constituency Councilor Vicky Kauma has called on corporate companies to support vulnerable communities, especially those affected by disasters, such as fire outbreaks that have become increasingly common in informal settlements. Kauma made…
Kavango East to Hold Food Poisoning Awareness Campaign
By: Annakleta Haikera The governor of Kavango East, Julius Hambyuka, on Wednesday, announced that the region will soon launch its first awareness campaign in response to the ongoing alleged food poisoning cases affecting communities. According to Hambyuka,…
Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme Operates at Just 50% Capacity
By: Annakleta Haikera The Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme in Kavango East is currently operating at just 50% capacity due to major delays in accessing essential farming equipment. Farm manager, Floris Smith, revealed this on Monday during a visit by The Villager…