NYAE NYAE HORTICULTURE TRAINING KICKS OFF IN TSUMKWE

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The Nyae Nyae Development Foundation's horticulture project has launched its first training session of the year at Den/ui in Tsumkwe.

Thirty-two community members from villages across the Nyae Nyae Conservancy attended the workshop to enhance their skills in crop production and seedling care.

GOVT CALLS ON LOCAL BUSINESSES TO REGISTER FOR PROCUREMENT

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The Namibian government has called on local manufacturers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to register to take part in the procurement process to supply goods to government stores.

The initiative aims to, among others, promote local production and create jobs.

KUNENE RESIDENTS TRAINED IN BEEKEEPING

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Fifteen Kunene residents were trained in beekeeping, where they were introduced to modern beekeeping practices and techniques for sustainable honey production.

NAMIBIA COMMEMORATES WORLD WETLANDS AND WATER DAYS

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Namibia joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Wetlands Day and World Water Day in Windhoek today.

Speakers at the event said there is a growing need to safeguard wetlands as a way to address water scarcity while advancing gender mainstreaming in water management.

GOBABIS WOMAN’S COMPASSION SUPPORTS VULNERABLE FAMILIES

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In the heart of Gobabis, one woman's compassion has become a lifeline for many vulnerable children and struggling families. 

Johana Nakale saw the growing need in her community and decided she could not stand by while children went hungry or lacked a safe place to be cared for. 

GAME AUCTION RECORDS SHATTERED IN WINDHOEK

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Namibian records for game auction sales were shattered at a hybrid game auction in Windhoek this weekend.

A kudu bull set the Namibian record price at a whopping N$4.5 million, while an oryx sold for N$3.1 million.

!KHARA-KHOEN COMMUNITY BOOSTED IN DRIVE FOR FOOD SELF-SUSTAINABILITY

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The !Khara-Khoen community in  the Hardap Region has received a shot in the arm in their quest to become crop producers and ensure food self-sustainability. 

The Hardap Governor's Office has injected N$50,000 into the !Khara-Khoen Traditional Authority's agricultural project.

EPUKIRO FARMER URGES UNITY TO BOOST CROP PRODUCTION

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One local crop farmer from Epukiro in the Omaheke Region has urged others to stop working in isolation. 

Maria Kathora started her journey on a tiny patch of land back in 2001.

Millions pledged to boost FMD response

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A total of Eleven million dollars was raised at the launch of the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) National Taskforce and Support Fund.
The event demonstrated a successful public-private partnership, with farming unions and financial institutions coming together to pledge their support.