A beekeeper operating at Omega 1 in the Kavango East Region says demand for honey has become overwhelming.

David Mushavanga runs a small-scale beekeeping project and says customers from across the country are eager to taste his product, which is marketed as “Bushman Honey".

He has been a beekeeper for over a decade, after receiving training and materials from a project initiated by Dr Libertine Amathila. 

Today, Mushavanga employs about seven workers and also trains aspiring beekeepers.

He says business is doing well, but the main challenge is that his production levels cannot keep up with the growing demand for his honey.

His customer base includes buyers from across the country and beyond.

Due to the high demand, Mushavanga has now resorted to rationing his honey.

He highlighted that anyone wishing to become a beekeeper is required to obtain a permit.

On a good harvest, Mushavanga collects between 160 and 240 litres of honey per year. This is nowhere close to the demand, but the beekeeper says he finds pleasure in the small-scale production.

He dreams of upscaling in the future with enough investment, for now, the beekeeper is confident in maintaining the current quality of his limited product. 

When the NBC News team visited his project, “Bushman Honey” was already out of stock.