Author: Loise Shiimi
Approval Improvements for Windhoek Building Plans in February
By: Loise Shiimi According to the latest market insights by High Economic Intelligence (HEI), the City of Windhoek approved 163 building plans in February 2026, with a combined value of N$145.8 million. This resulted in a month-on-month…
Kavango West Home Affairs to Reduce 140km Travel
By: Loise Shiimi Kavango West residents will no longer have to travel 140 kilometres to Rundu for Home Affairs and Immigration services. The region inaugurated its regional office of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and…
Producers Only to Meet Butternut and Cucumber Demands in April
By: Loise Shiimi Harvesting figures for 20 specialised crops indicate that domestic producers will only meet domestic demand for butternuts and cucumbers. The remaining crops will be imported, as per the notice issued to all horticulture traders on…
Corrugated Iron Manufacturer Produces Approximately 800 Tons Annually
By: Loise Shiimi Ndatulumukwa Haikali, owner of Roof Tech Company, dedicated nearly five years researching how to enter the manufacturing industry in a manner that would benefit Namibians and stimulate economic growth. In an interview with Eagle…
N$127 Million Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre Inaugurated
By: Loise Shiimi //Kharas Region has become the 12th region to host its own vocational centre after the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (VTC) was inaugurated. The N$127,4 million centre, which took around 9 years to construct, was…
Local Producers Meet 80% of Domestic Fresh Parsley Needs
By: Loise Shiimi Namibia’s fresh parsley demand is estimated at around N$1.3 million, with the country producing around 80% of its demand and importing the rest. Emilie Abraham, Horticulture Manager at the Namibian Agronomic Board…
Farmer Transitions from Omahangu to Rice Production
By: Loise Shiimi A northern small-scale pearl millet (omahangu) producer has converted half of his one-hectare field for rice cultivation. Frans Amutenya, a farmer and a Bachelor of Science student in Crop Production at the University of…
Ondangwa Sports Stadium Needs N$60-70 Million This Year
Loise Shiimi According to Ondangwa Town Council chief executive, Ismael Namgongo, the ongoing developments at the Ondangwa Sports Stadium are projected to require between N$60-70 million this year. Namgongo explained that this funding will cover several key enhancements, including the…
Okongo Farmer Harvests 30,000 Mielies
Loise Shiimi Shivute Leader Shikonda, a farmer and manager of the Okongo Horticulture Association in Ohangwena Region, provided The Villager with an update regarding this year’s harvest, stating that he has harvested about 30,000 mielies (maize) so far. “Maize is…
Private Sector Commits More Than N$12 million to Fight FMD
By: Loise Shiimi and Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala A number of private sector players, including commercial banks and value chain players, have committed more than N$12 million to the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Support Fund. The pledge was made in…