Farmers at the Hardap Dam Irrigation Scheme are rejoicing and relieved as the Hardap Dam they rely on for irrigation has risen to more than 60% following rains in its catchment area. 

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, expressed satisfaction with the progress of three capital projects currently underway in Katima Mulilo.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has encouraged local communities to actively inspect their fields for signs of infestation by using traditional methods of pest control.

This is after the Zambezi Region experienced an armyworm outbreak, destroying their maize fields.

Some workers of the government's green scheme, the Orange River Irrigation Project (ORIP) at Aussenkehr, have voiced frustrations over being excluded from the government pension, GIPF.

Some workers are members of the GIPF, while others are not, leading the workers to claim discrimination against them.

The Orange River Irrigation Project (ORIP) at Aussenkehr is expected to harvest 200 metric tonnes of dates this season. 

ORIP farm manager Paulus Mungoba spoke to nbc News about the development. 

Business leaders paid tribute to Namibia's late leader for his major role in helping to bring Namibia's economy to growth.

Farmers in the Zambezi Region are appealing for government support following the devastating loss of their cattle to lightning strikes.

For many of these farmers, cattle are their primary source of livelihood, and the recent incidents have left them in urgent need of assistance to recover.

Strengthening partnerships in education, agriculture, ICT, and skills development is high on the agenda for the newly accredited Heads of Mission to Namibia.

The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has emphasized the importance of a strategic approach to agriculture, water management, and land reform in Namibia, highlighting their interconnectedness as pillars of the nation's development.

The Khomas Regional Council has formalized a twinning agreement with the Cunene Province of Angola to enhance cooperation in sanitation, agriculture, health, and education.