Author: Loise Shiimi
Unemployed Teachers Unsatisfied with Education Ministry’s Response
By: Loise Shiimi Unemployed qualified teachers are expressing their discontent with the Ministry of Education’s response to their request for the abolition of the interview process. This is after the Education Minister, Sanet Steenkamp, emphasised that the interview process is…
N$188.6M Omuthiya-Elambo Road Construction to Create 750 Jobs
By: Loise Shiimi The construction of District Road 3654, which connects Omuthiya to Elambo, is projected to generate approximately 750 jobs. The construction was officiated by the Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi this week. District Road 3654 begins…
Twapandula P.S. Receives N$300,000 For Classroom
By: Loise Shiimi After a video circulated on social media, showcasing learners in a classroom constructed from poles and zinc and affected by rainwater, Twapandula Primary School received N$300,000 from Namport. The school is located in the…
GRN Funds 13 Special Needs Students in Ohangwena
By: Loise Shiimi Speaking at the State of the Region Address (SORA), Ohangwena Region Governor, Kadiva Hamutumwa, announced the government funding of 13 students with disabilities to further their studies. While this funding, provided during a recent review period, represents…
Branding Proves Important in Farming
By: Loise Shiimi Branding in the farming industry enables farmers and businesses to stand out by portraying their unique qualities. This could either be through creating a unique product or service, while establishing a distinctive logo or slogan…
Top Score Doubles Oshiwana Tournament Investment
By: Loise Shiimi Top Score has committed N$300,000 to this year’s Top Score Oshiwana Tournament, a notable increase from last year’s investment of N$150,000. This rise in funding has contributed to the tournament’s significant expansion, with 76…
Garlic Grower Targeting Commercial Success
By: Loise Shiimi Inonge Mutwa, a dedicated farmer who has conducted extensive research on garlic cultivation and completed various courses to enhance her expertise, has the ambition to become Namibia’s first commercial garlic producer on a national scale….
Potato Project Set to Harvest Around 200 Tons in First Trial
By: Loise Shiimi The King’s Project, located in Okashana Kuukongo waNehale in the Oshikoto region, is set to harvest roughly 200 tons of potatoes in its first season. During the official inauguration of the potato harvest, a…
Livestock Farmers Target Dried Meat Trade to the South
By: Loise Shiimi The decision by the government to allow dried meat from the north of the redline to the south has given some hope to northern farmers who are hoping to get their meat products beyond the…
Frost Hampers Horticulture Harvest
By: Loise Shiimi Namibia’s horticulture harvest for July 2025 has been affected by frost, leaving many farmers unable to meet local demand for fresh produce. This impact is reflected in the Namibia Agronomic Board’s (NAB) latest Open and Closed…