Author: Loise Shiimi
Large Scale First Locally Grown Bananas Harvest in August
By: Loise Shiimi and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia is set to harvest its first locally grown bananas this August, to boost domestic fruit production and reduce dependence on imports. Any opportunity for Namibia to shift from being a banana…
A Hungry Worker Cannot Be Productive – President Nandi-Ndaitwah
By: Loise Shiimi President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on employers to ensure that workers receive fair and living wages, stressing that a hungry worker cannot be productive and an undervalued worker cannot take pride in their citizenship. Speaking during…
Eenhana Town Council Owed N$7 Million by Ministries and Businesses
By: Loise Shiimi Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has revealed that several government ministries and private businesses owe the Eenhana Town Council approximately N$7 million in unpaid municipal bills. Speaking during the Independence Day celebrations held…
Okongo’s Banana Grower Eyes Local Stores for Future Supply
By: Loise Shiimi Elias Wanghede, a banana grower in the Okongo area of Ohangwena Region, is eyeing local stores as he continues to expand his banana farming operation. This season, his banana trees have yielded impressive results….
Eluwa Special School to Make Agriculture a Core Skill
By: Loise Shiimi Eluwa Special School in Ongwediva will make agriculture a core skill for its learners by 2026. The school principal, Loide Shipopyeni, told Eagle FM about the move, adding that it is part of efforts to teach practical…
Windhoek’s Water Crisis Persists Despite Dams Filling Up
By: Loise Shiimi Despite recent heavy rainfall and dam levels nearing full capacity, Windhoek remains gripped by a water crisis that has persisted since mid-2023. The city continues to operate under Category D water scarcity, classified as a period of…
Ondangwa Town Council Commits Job Attachments for COSDEC Trainees
By: Loise Shiimi The Ondangwa Town Council and COSDEC Ondangwa signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in vocational training and youth empowerment. The agreement sets out the terms for collaboration between the two institutions, with a focus…
Only Flood-Affected Farmers to Receive Drought Relief – Nandi-Ndaitwah
By: Loise Shiimi President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says only individuals whose fields were destroyed by floods will qualify for government drought relief support. Nandi-Ndaitwah was speaking during a visit on Saturday to relocation centers in the Omusati, Oshana, and…
Economists Expect Bank of Namibia to Hold Repo Rate Steady
By: Loise Shiimi and Justicia Shipena Economists are forecasting that the Bank of Namibia’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will keep the repo rate unchanged in its upcoming announcement. In February, the MPC opted to cut the repo rate by 25…
Oshikoto New Governor Vow Support for Agricultural Transformation
By: Loise Shiimi Sacky Kathindi, the newly appointed governor of OshikotoRegion, has pledged to enhance agricultural productivity in the region by providing farmers with access to modern equipment and resources. Kathindi was officially welcomed to his new…