Minister highlights sanitation challenges despite progress in water supply

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The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform said that, despite significant strides in the supply of potable water to households, sanitation remains a major concern.

Inge Zaamwani said that 40% of households nationally still practice open defecation.

Decentralisation of services to boost efficiency and accountability

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The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform has said the decentralisation of critical services to regional councils will promote efficiency and accountability, address communication gaps, and accelerate decision-making.

Locals hail Lignaverda reforestation project for improving livelihoods

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Some locals employed at the Lignaverda reforestation project in the Kavango West Region are saying the project is making a difference in their lives. 

The project is a collaboration between Lignaverda, a Belgian-based NGO, and the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism. 

Biomass and bush-feed project set to begin near Otjiwarongo

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A Global Accelerator Joint Programme, focusing on a biomass and bush-feed project is set to begin operation near Otjiwarongo.

The Global Accelerator team introduced the Agri-Systems Transformation Initiative, which is currently being rolled out in Namibia.