NAMIBIA MAINTAINS STRICT FMD CONTROLS

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The Directorate of Veterinary Services remains committed to a zero-tolerance approach to protect the country's foot-and-mouth disease-free status.  

NAMIBIA SEEKS CHINA'S AGRICULTURAL EXPERTISE

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Namibia is turning to China's agricultural expertise to revive local research institutions, strengthen seed production and improve access to the Chinese market.

This follows President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's visit to the Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Sichuan Province, China.

OMAHEKE GOVERNOR HIGHLIGHTS DEVELOPMENT GAINS

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The Omaheke Governor, Pijoo Nganate, highlighted the region's development progress in the areas of agriculture, health, youth empowerment, sports, housing and capital projects during his State of the Region Address.

OHANGWENA TO MAKE LAND AVAILABLE FOR FOOD SECURITY PROJECTS

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The Governor of the Ohangwena Region says the region is ready to make land available for projects and programmes aimed at enhancing food security, one of its key development priorities.

Kadiva Hamutumwa made the remarks during a visit to a Chinese-owned agricultural project at Eenhana.

MAHANGU FARMING HELPS WOMAN SUPPORT FAMILY

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A 36-year-old woman from Gava village in the Kavango West Region is using small-scale mahangu farming to provide for her family after dropping out of school due to financial challenges.

Lydia Hamuponya dropped out of school in 2016 due to her humble background. 

CHINA-NAMIBIA TRAIN OVER 1700 FARMERS

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More than 1700 farmers across Namibia were trained in various agricultural and fisheries productions through cooperation between China and Namibia. 

OMAHEKE GOVERNOR PRAISES COMMUNITY'S FOOD SECURITY EFFORTS

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Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate has applauded the residents of Okorukurure Village for going the extra mile to ensure food security.

Nganate pointed out that the residents have shown resilience and determination in diversifying the agricultural sector. 

FAO HIGHLIGHTS ZAMBIA’S CLIMATE RESILIENCE EFFORTS

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As Southern Africa braces for the looming El Niño in the 2026/2027 farming season, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is applauding grassroots efforts in Zambia that could inspire resilience across the SADC region. 

FARMER’S LIVESTOCK GRAZES ALONG ROAD CORRIDORS

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A farmer in the Omaheke Region's Kalahari Constituency has been grazing his livestock in the national road corridors for the past four years amidst an ongoing disagreement with the owner of a family farm.