Omusati farmer branches out from soil to water

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In the drive for economic diversification and job creation, one farmer in the Omusati Region is branching out, moving from the soil to water.

At Ombandjele village, a new fish farming initiative is not only putting fresh food on the table but is also casting a net of opportunity for the youth.

Erongo Desalination plant marks 15 years

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Since its establishment, the Erongo Desalination Plant has been recognised as an enabler for the region's modern economy.

This year, the plant marks 15 years of existence. 

It is located about 30 kilometres from Swakopmund, near the Wlotzkasbaken settlement.

First rabies-infected Cape fur seal dies

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The Directorate of Veterinary Services in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has confirmed that a case of rabies was detected in a Cape fur seal at the Walvis Bay Lagoon.

Integrated Fonteintjie fish farm records progress

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The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, has expressed satisfaction with the progress made at the integrated Fonteintjie Fish Farm in Keetmanshoop.

Farmers equipped with essential skills

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Small-scale farmers are receiving vital training to boost productivity and improve food security, thanks to a two-day workshop hosted by Suncrest Farming Solutions in Windhoek.

Bidder dispute delays Neckartal Dam phase two

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An objection recently lodged against a successful bidder for the design of the second phase of the Neckartal Dam Irrigation Scheme has delayed the project's much-anticipated implementation.