A group of 300 fishermen from the Erongo Region travelled to seek answers to their petition from the Minister of Fisheries, Inge Zaamwani, but they refused to accept the response and instead demanded a roundtable audience.
An outbreak of African Migratory Locusts has been reported in various parts of the Zambezi Region.
The ban on horticulture exports to South Africa has been lifted.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, has confirmed the resumption of exports as of Thursday, October 23; previously withdrawn trade permits have also been reinstated.
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR), Inge Zaamwani, has emphasised the importance of producing sufficient food to feed the nation in meeting the country's Sustainable Development Goals.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) has launched a 5-year strategic plan aimed at bolstering land reform, food security, and access to water across the country.
The Minister of Agriculture, Water, Forestry and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, has said any amendments to the Land Bill intended to improve provisions in the communal area are welcome.
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, tabled the Land Bill, which relates to land reform, land allocation, and land management.
Residents of Omitara travelled 110 kilometres to Windhoek to hand over a petition to the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, calling for the reinstatement of Farm Osombahe 1042 to the community after it was withdrawn due to mismanagement.
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, has applauded the Otjombinde farming communities for breeding quality livestock despite various challenges faced by the sector, such as climatic pattern changes, bush encroachment and the unstable market, amongst others.
Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform Minister Inge Zaamwani has encouraged UNAM to continue developing new technologies and sustainable farming practices and to transfer knowledge to farmers to improve productivity.
