Author: Loise Shiimi
NAB Restricts Importation of Six Crops Starting February
By: Loise Shiimi The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has announced that only six horticultural products on the 20-crop special list will be restricted from importation for February 2025. This marks a significant decrease from December 2024, when 15…
Okongo Opens Library to Transform Community Learning
By: Loise Shiimi A community library which was recently constructed at Okongo in the Ohangwena region has opened its doors to the public with the aim of enhancing learning and development in the area. The library, constructed at…
Sakaria Shikudule Combined School Rises to 10th Nationally in NSSCO Results
By: Loise Shiimi Sakaria Shikudule Combined School in the Ongha Circuit of the Ohangwena Region has made a remarkable leap in academic performance, climbing from 45th place in 2023 to 10th place nationally in the 2024 NSSCO examination…
Construction Company Owners Call for Construction Council
By: Loise Shiimi Construction companies have expressed their support for the Construction Industry Federation of Namibia’s (CIF) recent call for the government to establish a construction council. They believe such a council would address numerous challenges within the…
Borders Closed for Most Vegetable Imports This Month
By: Loise Shiimi The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has announced that the country’s borders will be closed to nearly all vegetable imports throughout December. From 1 to 31 December, the importation of 15 out of 20 specially controlled…
FAO Launches Nursery to Boost Food Security in Eenhana
Loise Shiimi The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has inaugurated a nursery in Eenhana, as part of its Green Cities Initiative (GCI) aimed at enhancing food security and sustainable urban development. Launched in 2020, the…
NAB Restricts Importation of Only Six Crops in November
By: Loise Shiimi A decline in local horticulture production has led the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) to limit the restriction on imported horticultural products to just six crops in November, down from 12 restricted crops a year ago. Emilie…
Coding to Empower the Youth
By: Loise Shiimi David Sebulon, founder of the ELYAMBALA project, has taken steps towards promoting digital literacy in Namibia by equipping young people with essential technical skills. His initiative focuses on empowering youth by teaching computer skills that…
Borders Closed for 10 Fresh Produce Items in October
By: Loise Shiimi Namibia’s horticultural sector continues to meet local demand for various fruits and vegetables, leading to the closure of borders for the importation of 10 out of the 20 products on the special controlled products list from…
Okongo Farmer Grows Over 60 Banana Trees
By: Loise Shiimi A farmer from Okongo, Elia Wanghende who has been conducting research for many years on how to grow and maintain bananas, has managed to grow 60 plantain trees on his farm. Speaking to Eagle FM,…