Category: Economic Development
Drought Relief Food to Be Sourced Locally
By: Loise Shiimi and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has committed to procuring food locally for the drought relief program scheduled to commence in July 2024. This decision follows the allocation of N$600 million by…
Namibia’s Expenditure on Research and Development Remains Below 1%
By: Dwight Links Namibia’s commitment to Research & Development (R&D) investment continues to fall short, with total expenditure standing at a mere 0.73% of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Minister of Higher Education, Technology & Innovation, Itah…
About N$1.4 Million to Revive Bernafay Resettlement Farm
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) in conjunction with the United Nations World Food Programme has officially inaugurated the Bernafay Farm Integrated Food System Project. Bernafay is located approximately 35 kilometres outside of…
Livestock Marketing Activities Surge in First Quarter of 2024
By: Hertha Ekandjo A recent analysis has unveiled a significant increase in livestock marketing activities during the first quarter of 2024, with a total of 318,017 activities recorded. This figure marks a notable rise from the 259,743 activities reported…
First Salmon Farm Targets 2026 Harvest
By: Justicia Shipena The Benguela Blue Aqua Farming, which yesterday held its groundbreaking initiative for the continent’s first salmon farm at Lüderitz, is targeting an inaugural harvest by December 2026. The initiative marks the establishment of Namibia’s first…
Namibia and Belgium Ink Pact to Reforest Siya Plantation in Kavango West
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia and Belgium have signed an agreement to begin reforesting the Siya plantation, which is roughly 35 km west of the Kavango West area of Namibia. On the sidelines of King Philippe of Belgium’s visit…
Winnie Madikizela Mandela Road to Undergo Dual Carriageway Upgrade
By: Staff Writer The City of Windhoek has approved Ongos Valley Development’s proposal to upgrade Winnie Madikizela Mandela Road into a dual carriageway and to engage in a development agreement. This project, according to the municipality, presents an…
Shortage of Transport Hinders Healthcare in Kavango West
By: Annakleta Haikera and Hertha Ekandjo The department of health in the Kavango West Region is still faced with a critical shortage of transportation, a situation which continues to impede the provision of healthcare to the needy and…
SADC Unveils Diverse Projects for Regional Development
By: Dwight Links The Southern African Development Community (SADC) recently unveiled its comprehensive portfolio of development projects, outlining both ongoing initiatives and prospective projects set to enhance development across the 16-member state region. Elias Magosi, the executive secretary…
AAC Targets 5,000 Jobs Through Salmon Production
By: Dolly Menas Following the successful bid for an Offshore Commercial Phase licence for what would be Sub-Saharan Africa’s first commercial salmon farming and production facility, Norway’s African Aquaculture Company (AAC) expects to create 5,000 jobs. The company…