Category: Agriculture
NAB Aims to Commercialise Mahangu
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) is pushing to commercialise mahangu, a staple crop widely grown for household consumption in Namibia, yet often imported during times of drought. In its latest newsletter, Gilbert Mulonda, NAB’s General…
One River, Four Nations: The Orange River’s Economic Lifeline
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Orange-Senqu Basin, spanning over 1 million square kilometers across Southern Africa, supports more than 60% of the region’s economy despite contributing less than 5% of its water resources. This makes the basin one of…
Namibians Urged to Invest in Aquaculture
By: Mathias Hangala The Deputy Director for Aquaculture and Inland Fisheries at the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, John Hamukwaya, has encouraged Namibians to explore opportunities in the aquaculture industry. Hamukwaya highlighted that the government has initiated…
Tiki’s Aquaculture Adventure
By: Mathias Hangala Yinyengha Tiki, a fish farmer and entrepreneur from Odo State, Nigeria, shares his journey as a catfish breeder. Growing up in Nigeria’s coastal areas, Tiki was introduced to fishing early in life. His father, a…
Few Smart Water-Use Proposals Submitted for Funding … call to move away from traditional water management practices
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Out of over 50 water project proposals submitted to the African Water Investment Action Plan, only a few offered innovative solutions that move beyond traditional methods, focusing on smart water use. An assessment of the…
The Basics: Drought Planning
By: Erastus Ngaruka The agricultural sector is fundamental to the sustenance of livelihoods in Namibia, however, it faces several challenges associated with climate change. The effects of climate change are evident as Namibian farmers have endured recurring unfavourable rainfall…
Opinion: Drought Coping Strategies for Crop Farmers
By: Hanks Saisai The 2023 – 2024 rainy season was characterised by below-average rainfall in many crop-producing regions of Namibia. These conditions have resulted in dire consequences on the food security levels of many households in rural settings and Namibia…
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…
Urgent Call for Boreholes in Ndiyona to Boost Food Security
By: Annakleta Haikera Ndiyona Constituency Councilor, Laurentius Mukoya, has called on the government to drill more boreholes in the Kavango East region to address ongoing food insecurity. His call follows several deaths in the area, suspected to be…
Govt Urged to Involve Local Products in Drought Relief Procurement
By: AnnakletaHaikera Kavango East businessman Isdor Muronga has called on the government to prioritise local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the drought relief procurement process. Muronga, the founder of Ngongo Cooking Oil, made the appeal after donating…