Category: Agriculture
Namibia Eyes Banana Self-Sufficiency
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Namibia has taken steps towards reducing its dependence on imported fruits as promising banana harvest trials at Etunda in the Omusati Region showed positive results. For years, Namibia has heavily relied on importing…
Rural Women Champion Organic Farming for Healthier Harvests
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Women under the umbrella of the Namibia Rural Women’s Assembly (NRWA) are leading a growing movement to promote organic farming and the use of traditional seeds, saying natural farming methods are healthier, environmentally friendly and…
Onghala Village Fishermen Battle Climate Change and Theft
By: Peneyambeko Jonas On Sunday, 2 May 2026, Eagle FM visited Onghala village in the Ongenga constituency of the Ohangwena Region, where local fishermen shared both their successes and the growing challenges threatening their livelihoods. Fishing in…
Only 1,625 of the 52,975 Marketed Cattle Came From North of Red Line
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala For the first three months of 2026 (Q1), producers have sold 52,975 cattle head to abattoirs and external markets, reflecting a 19.7% increase, compared to 44,266 head marketed in the corresponding period for 2025….
Namibia’s Fishing Sector Requires Effective Management – President
By: Loise Shiimi The fishing industry remains a key sector of the economy, and a strategic national asset calling for sustainable management and development for the benefit of all Namibians, stresses President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The President noted that…
75,286 Sheep Exported Live, 13,432 Slaughtered
Total sheep marketing increased from 58,787 head in February 2026 to 88,718 head in March 2026, driven primarily by a sharp increase in live exports. Of this, 75,286 were exported live and 13,432 slaughtered. This is according…
The Hidden Billions That Could Transform Africa’s Agriculture
By: Guangzhe Chen A simple pot of pilau hints at the immense potential of Africa’s food sector. Its ingredients—Tanzanian rice, Kenyan meat, spices from India and the Middle East—move through a vast network of farmers, processors, transporters,…
Red Meat Diplomacy: Why Namibia Must Treat Cattle Like Crops
By: Albertus Aochamub In her 2026 State of the Nation Address, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed the centrality of value addition to Namibia’s economic future. The livestock sector: Supports around 70% of livelihoods Sustains over 57,000 jobs across the…
30,960 Cattle Supplied for Slaughter and Live Export
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala From January to February 2026, cattle producers have supplied 30,960 head of cattle for slaughtering and live export, show statistics by the Livestock and Livestock Products Board. On a month-on-month basis, cattle marketing rose…
Basecamp, Capricorn Foundation Launch Agripreneurial Innovation Challenge
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Basecamp Business Incubator, in partnership with the Network for Global Innovation (NGIN), the Capricorn Foundation, and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), officially launched the Agripreneurial Innovation Challenge (AIC) Namibia in Windhoek on Monday,…