Author: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus
Land Bill Drafting Completed
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The government, along with its stakeholders, has finalised the drafting of the Land Bill, which has now been submitted to the Cabinet Committee on Legislation (CCL) for consideration. This was revealed by Minister of Agriculture, Water,…
Protection of Commonage in Communal Resources Essential … land boards gain land-allocation authority
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The newly inaugurated 13 Communal Land Boards will wield ultimate power over communal land allocation, but they have been cautioned to prioritise the preservation of commonage in resource utilisation within communal areas. This reminder comes…
14,118 Cattle Exported to South Africa in January 2024 … while 5,931 Slaughtered Locally
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibian producers contributed a total of 20,398 head of cattle for various purposes in January 2024, marking a notable 17.1% increase compared to the same period in 2023. These cattle were designated for beef production…
Govt Allocates 40 Hectares for Sunflower Oil Seeds Production
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The government has allocated approximately 40 hectares for sunflower production, specifically at the Shadikongoro and Sikondo Green Scheme Irrigation Project, aimed at cultivating sunflower seeds for cooking oil. According to updates from the Ministry of…
70% of Namibia’s Pork Imports Originated from Germany in January 2024
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia imported 431,250 kg of pork in January 2024 to meet local consumption demands, according to monthly statistics compiled by the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia. The data revealed that 70.8% of the…
Budget Hits N$100 Billion Milestone … cause for celebration or concern?
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus After fluctuating between N$60 billion and N$86 billion for eight years, the treasury, under the guidance of the central government, has propelled the national budget by approximately N$10 billion, reaching the significant N$100 billion mark….
Govt To Pay Back N$2.3 Billion In GC24 Redemption
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Depending on the outcomes of the lined-up switch auctions in the next six months, the government would need to repay the N$2.3 billion borrowed through the GC24 internal registered bond over the years. Data from…
Late President Geingob Laid to Rest … former Presidents urge nation to emulate Geingob
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus President Hage Geingob, who passed away after a brief battle with cancer, was laid to rest at Heroes Acre on Sunday. The funeral drew thousands of mourners, including 25 heads of state and former presidents….
BaseCamp Facilitates Scaling-Up Funding for 40 Startups
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus BaseCamp Business Incubator, a social startup enterprise, has successfully facilitated funding for 40 Namibian startups in 2023, enabling them to scale up their businesses. The entity has provided platforms for some of the best startups…
Nearly a Billion Spent on Vegetable Oil Imports …farmers Encouraged to Invest in Local Production
Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia faces a significant shortfall in domestic vegetable oil production, leading to heavy reliance on imports to meet its domestic demand. According to data from a Market Intelligence analysis conducted by the Namibia Agronomic Board, imports of…