AGRICULTURE MINISTRY ASSISTS FLOOD-AFFECTED FARMERS IN ZAMBEZI

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has rolled out interventions to assist flood-affected farmers in the Zambezi Region.

The ministry has stepped in by removing the produce of farmers whose fields are submerged by water.

N$1.8 BILLION AGRICULTURE MINISTRY BUDGET TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY

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The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani said the budget allocated to the ministry will be used to  boost food production and ensure fair distribution of land.

The ministry has been allocated about N$1,8 billion.

OSHILUNGA SHONKOSHI GETS ACCESS TO POTABLE WATER

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The lack of potable water for the Oshilunga Shonkoshi community, a remote village in the Oshana Region, is now a thing of the past.

The community previously relied on water from wells and floodplains during the rainy season and made long journeys to Onaanda using donkey carts to purchase potable water.

OKASHANA CENTRE EMPOWERS POULTRY FARMERS

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The Okashana Rural Development Centre at Omuthiya, under the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, continues to empower local poultry farmers through the chicken revolving plan.

The centre strives to proactively capacitate rural communities, primarily in the Oshikoto Region and neighbouring regions.

NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL PLANNED FOR OTUMBOROMBONGA VILLAGE

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A new primary school will soon be constructed in Otumborombonga Village, Okakarara Rural constituency.

The construction of the school is funded by Primary School Garden Gemeinnützige UG, a German non-profit organisation focused on environmental protection, education, and sustainable agriculture.

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.

IRDNC LAUNCHES STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2031 IN WINDHOEK

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The Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) has launched its Strategic Plan for 2026-2031 in Windhoek today. 

Speaking at this launch, the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade, Jennely Matundu, says the government remains committed to community-based conservation.

KROHNË FORMALISES SOLAR FUND AGREEMENT WITH CENORED

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Industries, Mines and Energy Deputy Minister Gaudentia Krohnë has formalised a solar revolving fund agreement between the government and CENORED for the implementation of the rural and peri-urban solar electrification financing services.