Author: Loise Shiimi
Okatyali Allocates 8ha of Land for Horticulture Youth Project
By: Loise Shiimi Oshana Region governor, Hofni Iipinge, announced receipt of eight hectares of land allocated by the Okatyali Constituency to establish a youth-led horticultural project focused on vegetable production. This announcement was made during the governor’s address celebrating his…
Former USAID Health Assistants Appeal to MoHSS for Jobs
By: Loise Shiimi Seventeen (17) health assistants in the Ohangwena Region are appealing to the Ministry of Health and Social Services for their reinstatement following the end of USAID funding, which resulted in their untimely retrenchment. Selma Heita, a health…
Etunda Green Scheme to Harvest 400 Tons of Potatoes
By: Loise Shiimi The Etunda irrigation farm is currently in the process of harvesting its potato crop, with expectations of yielding 400 tons. The farm, under the Etunda Green Scheme, is located in Ruacana approximately 150 km…
Nakayale, Eenhana, Valombola, and Windhoek VTCs Produce Over 900 Graduates
By: Loise Shiimi The NEV TVET Hub, Nakayale VTC, Eenhana VTC, and Valombola VTC have graduated 610 graduates across 22 occupational areas in their joint 3rd graduation ceremony. Together with Windhoek Vocational Training Centre, which graduated 305…
Hardap Potato Grower Anticipates 25-Ton December Harvest
By: Loise Shiimi Lingani Sibalatani, a potato grower from the Hardap Region, has recognised the high demand for potatoes and aims to capitalise on it. Having conducted research and completed multiple farming courses, she planted 8,000 seedlings…
Pig Farmer Notes Rising Demand for Pork
By: Loise Shiimi Hilda Namwenyo, a pig farmer from Okahao in the Omusati Region, passionately affirms that demand for pig meat is on the rise and believes that venturing into this sector is commercially viable. In an interview with Eagle…
Road between Gwashamba & Sun Square Malls to Cost N$14.5 Million
By: Loise Shiimi The Ondangwa Town Council officially commenced construction on the Extension 7 Road, which will connect Gwashamba Mall to Sun Square Mall and provide access to the main road. Ismael Namgongo, CEO of the Ondangwa Town Council, announced…
Eight Crops Closed for Importation in October
By: Loise Shiimi Following a prolonged period during which frost negatively impacted many crops, resulting in only six varieties being banned from importation in August, a positive development seems to have formed. From 1 to 30 October,…
Nandi-Ndaitwah Advocates for a Fairer Financial Order
By: Loise Shiimi President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for a fairer financial system, highlighting the disparities in borrowing terms faced by developing countries compared to those in the Global North. She pointed out that while both regions…
Farmers Welcome Processing Centres in All Regions
By: Loise Shiimi Farmers expressed their enthusiasm following President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s announcement of plans to establish processing centres in all 14 regions of the country. Shikonda Leader Shivute, a farmer and manager of the Okongo Horticulture and…