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KATIMA MULILO, 27 August 2024 - The Kalimbeza rice project has finally entered the early stages of rice production after years of inactivity. (Photo: Contributed)

Agriculture Ministry revives Kalimbeza rice project

OSHAKATI, 10 May 2019 - Governor of the Oshana Region, Elia Irimari. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA

Agribank inaugurates northern branch at Ongwediva

NOORDOEWER, 23 September 2015 - Some of the tomatoes that land in the waste bin after sorting at the Sonop farm at Noordoewer. It immediately induces thoughts of a jam side-project. (Photo by: Patience Smith) NAMPA

Horticulture exports lower in 2024 than 2023: NSA

WINDHOEK, 02 October 2024 - Indonesian Ambassador Wisnu Edi Pratignyo speaking at the 79th independence anniversary diplomatic reception. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Bilateral trade between Indonesia and Namibia increased in 2023: Pratignyo

OGONGO, 17 January 2024 - Locals plough their mahangu fields at Ogongo in the Omusati Region. (Photo: Contributed)

Agriculture Ministry allocates N.dollars 44 million for dryland cropping season

DAURES, 21 October 2024 - Some of the seedlings planted in peat-in-seedling trays at the Daures Green Hydrogen Agriculture Facility. The 0.3 hectare facility grows various crops, including tomatoes, peppers, cabbages, cucumbers, and spinach and is aimed to strengthen food security and boost the availability of nutritious produce in Namibia. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Daures Green Hydrogen agriculture facility inaugurated

OTJIWARONGO, 28 October 2024 - PyroNam Managing Director Henrike Geldmacher and PyroNam BioChar Manager Eck Volkmann pictured at the PyroNam plant. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

German-backed biochar production plant in Otjiwarongo progressing well

KEETMANSHOOP, 29 October 2024 – Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein pictured speaking at the official opening of the Keetmanshoop agricultural, industrial and tourism expo on Tuesday Keetmanshoop. (Photo: Contributed)

Agriculture provides best chance for social progression: Schlettwein

Suzith Tjitaura

MARIENTAL, 31 October 2024 - NamWater has announced that the irrigation water supply from the Hardap Dam has been suspended. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap Irrigation Scheme water supply suspended due to water crisis

Charmaine Boois

SWAKOPMUND, 08 MAY 2023 - Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Minister Calle Schlettwein speaking at the opening of the planning workshop in Swakopmund on Monday. The week-long event is focusing on discussing the strategic plan as well as present a platform for various stakeholders to coordinate planning within the agricultural sector. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Government to establish small-scale agro-processing plants in all regions

WINDHOEK - Namibia National Farmers Union (NNFU) president Adolf Muremi speaking at the National Agriculture Investment Plan (NAIP) on Wednesday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Farmers face production challenges: Muremi

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 06 November 2024 - United Nations (UN) Acting Resident Coordinator, Samuel Kweku Ocran has commended Namibia for launching the Strategy for the Transformation of the Agri-Food Sector and for signing the country’s Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Compact. (Photo by: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA

UN commends Namibia for launching agri-food sector transformation strategy

RUNDU, 14 November 2024 - Wheat planted at Sikondo Green Scheme in the Kavango West Region. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Agriculture ministry lauded for investment in boosting agricultural production

RUNDU, 14 November 2024 - Vhungu Vhungu Green Scheme Manager Floris Smith briefing President Nangolo Mbumba on the operations of the farm. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Lack of combine harvester delays Vhungu Vhungu harvesting process: Smith

RUNDU, 22 November 2024 - Alois Hashipara Primary School in the Kavango
East Region received a garden equipped with tools as well as school shoes valued at N.dollars 60 000 from the Namibia Wildlife Resort on Friday. (Photo by:Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Alois Hashipara school gets garden and school shoes

Windhoek, 23 November 2024, SWANU president Evilastus Kaaronda. (Photo: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

SWANU preaches job creation for youth

WINDHOEK, 23 July 2024 - NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemia (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NamWater signs contract for water sector programme

EENHANA, 05 December 2024 - Minister of Agriculture Calle Schlettwein and NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemia assessing the progress of the Ohangwena ll Wellfield project. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Schlettwein happy with progress at Ohangwena II Wellfield project

ONDANGWA, 05 December 2024 - Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein speaking at Ondangwa on Thursday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Many NamWater pipes need to be replaced: Schlettwein

OUTAPI, 06 December 2024 - Work on the Outapi Treatment Plant extension and upgrade officially commenced after a visit by Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein to the project on Friday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Schlettwein underlines government commitment to water provision

MARIENTAL, 05 December 2024 - Pinias Namwandi, who says his interest in gardening started at an early age. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

BACKYARD GARDENER DREAMS OF SELF-SUFFICIENT FUTURE

Charmaine Boois

OGONGO, 06 December 2024 - Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein speaking at the groundbreaking of the Ogongo-Oshakati pipeline project. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Government prioritises investments in water infrastructure: Schlettwein

TSES,04 February 2011 - This pipeline that supplies water to Tses informal settlements has been leaking for a week.(Photo by:Paulus Kiiyala Shiku)NAMPA

Water pipeline to Onkumbula expected to be completed by late next year

Agriculture ministry fixes vandalised centre pivot pieces at Etunda

NECKARTAL DAM, 05 January 2021 – The Neckartal Dam located 50 kilometres south-west of Keetmanshoop. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Rainfall boosts dam levels

WINDHOEK, 03 December 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba pictured during the announcement of the election results.
(Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Ghana and Namibia stress closer ties in agriculture, natural resource control

MARIENTAL, 15 January 2025 - The Hardap Irrigation Scheme. (Photo: Contributed)

Hardap Dam to resume irrigation water supply

Charmaine Boois

TSINTSABIS, 16 January 2025 – Tsintsabis is situated about 65km east of Tsumeb and has some 4 000 residents. (Photo by: Gabriel Thomas) NAMPA

Guinas by-election candidates promise change

13 March 2021 - A cattle suffering from lumpy skin disease. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Lumpy skin disease outbreak reported in Otjombinde Constituency

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 22 January 2025 - Leader of the Affirmative Repositioning Movement (AR), Job Amupanda, says he has a strong case in his bid to have the 1 500-kilometre veterinary cordon fence, commonly known as the red line, declared unconstitutional. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

We have a solid case: Amupanda

WINDHOEK, 22 January 2025 - Leader of the Affirmative Repositioning Movement (AR), Job Amupanda, says he has a strong case in his bid to have the 1 500-kilometre veterinary cordon fence, commonly known as the red line, declared unconstitutional. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Government claims Amupanda lied about confiscated meat

SHADIKONGORO, 06 MAY 2019 - About 35 000 tonnes of maize will be harvested at the Shadikongoro Irrigation Project in the Kavango East Region by the end of June this year, Project Manager Danie Marais has said. (Photo by: Petrus Muronga) NAMPA

MAWLR bans some plant products from South Africa

SWAKOPMUND, 27 January 2025 - Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Minister Calle Schlettwein, Erongo Governor Neville Andre along with managers in the ministry attending the Management Review Workshop at Swakopmund on Monday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Swift action needed to alleviate effects of drought: Schlettwein

OLUUNDJE, 28 January 2025 - An earth dam that is under construction at Oluundje village in the Oshikoto region. (Photo by Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Oluundje headman pleased with construction of earth dam

OKAKARARA, 14 May 2018 - A group of communal farmers in the Okakarara Constituency inspect a wire fence of the Waterberg Plateau Park on Monday morning. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Land reform a priority for Namibia: Schlettwein

WINDHOEK, 24 August 2024 - Okandjira village in the Otjozondjupa Region is facing a severe water crisis due to drought. (Photo by: Sylvia Hashondali) NAMPA

Erongo governor calls for faster response from Rural Water Supply Office

Servicing of land commences at Onyuulaye settlement

NamWater aims to modernise water supply in northern areas

KEETMANSHOOP, 29 October 2024 – Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein pictured speaking at the official opening of the Keetmanshoop agricultural, industrial and tourism expo on Tuesday Keetmanshoop. (Photo: Contributed)

Water a fundamental human right: Schlettwein

Suzith Tjitaura

Mariental residents optimistic over Hardap dam water rising

Charmaine Boois

ONANKE, 14 February 2025 - An outbreak of army worms reported in Oshikoto region. (Photo by Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Army worm outbreak reported in Oshikoto Region

MARIENTAL, 15 January 2025 - The Hardap Irrigation Scheme. (Photo: Contributed)

Water inflow brings hope to Hardap farmers

Charmaine Boois

EEHNANA, 21 February 2025 - Former Minister of Safety and Security, Major General Charles Namholo, speaking during Ohangwena region's memorial service for the late Founding President, Dr Sam Nujoma, held at Eenhana sports stadium at Eenhana on Friday.
(Photo by Clarence Katjaita)
NAMPA

Nujoma instilled discipline in us: Namholo

Nujoma championed development and progress in Kavango: Wakudumo

LIKUNGANELO, 23 MAY 2013 – One of the six production ponds at the Likunganelo fish farm, where fish production has sharply declined. The fish farm is situated some 30km east of Katima Mulilo in the Caprivi Region. (Photo by: Olavi Haikera) NAMPA

Agriculture ministry halts earth dam projects due to flooding

NKURENKURU, 25 February 2025- Kavango West Governor Sirkka Ausiku speaking at late Founding President Sam Nujoma's memorial service in Nkurenkuru.
(Photo by: Lylie Joel)
NAMPA

Kavango West will continue promoting agriculture in Nujoma’s honour: Ausiku

EPUKIRO, 06 January 2025 - Community Against Stocktheft Organisation (CASO) chairperson, Hionganda Nanda Murangi, has called on farmers to remain vigilant during the rainy season, warning that cattle thieves are targeting areas such as ponds and dams. (Photo: Contributed)

New leadership aiming to revive Mangetti Farmers Association

ETUNDA, 28 February 2025 - Etunda Acting Farm Manager Sackey Shilyomunhu during a field visit on Friday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Etunda Irrigation Scheme aiming for 4 000-tonne harvest

WINDHOEK, 23 July 2024 - NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemia (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Potential water rationing on the cards for Rundu due to debt

WINDHOEK, 06 March 2025 - Minister of Agriculture Calle Schlettwein inaugurated the Namibian Council for Property Valuers Profession.

Property valuers profession council inaugurated

RUNDU, 24 February 2025 - Potato seeds which are currently being treated before planting takes place at the Sikondo Green Scheme in the Kavango West Region. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Three-hundred tonnes of potatoes harvested at Sikondo Green Scheme in January

RUNDU, 25 February 2025 - Butternuts produced at Sikondo Green Scheme in the Kavango West Region. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Sikondo working towards restoring full production capacity: Nghidinwa

RUNDU, 11 March 2025 - Small-scale horticulture producer in the Kavango West Region Michael Kambinda receives a trophy on behalf of Kombara Youth Garden as the best Small-scale horticulture producers of 2024. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Young farmers awarded for contribution to food security

KOMBAT, 21 July 2021 - The Kombat Mine shaft three's water reservoir in the Otjozondjupa Region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Nangula applauds agriculture ministry for provision of free water meters

Agriculture ministry extends livestock subsidy claims deadline

Zebaldt Ngaruka

RUNDU, 17 March 2025 - Ambassador of Japan to Namibia Shinichi Asazuma together with FAO representative in Namibia Dr Qingyun Diao handing over agricultural tools and inputs to Governor of the Kavango East Region Bonny Wakudumo and Chairperson of the Kavango East Regional Council Damian Maghambayi at Rundu on Monday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

FAO avails tools and agro inputs to hundreds of farmers

ONDANGWA, 05 December 2024 - Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein speaking at Ondangwa on Thursday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Schlettwein emphasises public service integrity in farewell address

WINDHOEK, 03 December 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba (L) congratulates president-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah after the ECN announced that she was the winning presidential candidate in the 2024 elections. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah well prepared for the presidency

KATIMA MULILO, 01 April 2025 – The aftermath of the continuous crop infestation by locust swarms in the Old Masokotwani and Lake Liambezi areas of the Zambezi region. (Photo: Contributed)

Locusts threaten food security in Zambezi Region

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 18 February 2025 - Minister of ICT, Emma Theofelus during a press briefing on Tuesday in Windhoek. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Agriculture Ministry directed to prepare against locusts

KATIMA MULILO, 05 April 2025 - During her regional visit, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Ruth Masake paid a courtesy call on Zambezi Governor, Lawrence Sampofu, who provided her a comprehensive overview of the situation in the region. (Photo: Contributed)

Masake concludes familiarisation visit to Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

ONGHALA, 08 April 2025 - Senior hydrologist in the agriculture ministry, Leonard Hango pictured during flooding monitoring on Tuesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Flood water levels stabilising: Hango

AUSSENKEHR, 12 October 2018 – Employees of Namibia Grape Company working at one of the grape gardens in Assenkehr on Friday. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Itope wants housing, water and sanitation problems fixed at Aussenkehr

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 23 April 2025 - Deputy minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform, Ruthy Masake during a strategic planning workshop with senior officials in Swakopmund on Tuesday.

(Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Masake calls for strategic alignment in agriculture

DAURES, 30 April 2025 - A group of journalists walking through the isles of the green house at the Daures Green Hydrogen Village in the Daures Constituency. The green house which produces vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers among others, is a climate-controlled facility powered by green ammonia. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Community involvement core to DGHV

MARIENTAL, 07 May 2025 - The Taradi! Hana Xabadi organisation conducted a workshop at Mariental, equipping 29 unemployed women from their community with the skills to produce ‘Namaseep’, a handmade soap. (Photo: Contributed)

Taradi! Hana Xabadi holds training workshop at Mariental

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 07 October 2014 - Namdeb Chief Executive Officer Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi pictured while doing a presentation on the activities of the company to Prime Minister Dr Hage Geingob. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

Agricultural ministry seeks N.dollars 2.57 billion for food and land plans

MARIENTAL, 14 May 2025 - The Taradi! Hana Xabadi backyard gardening organisation in Mariental formed in 2022. (Photo: Contributed)

MARIENTAL ORGANISATION CULTIVATING HOPE AND HARVESTS

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 15 May 2025 - Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani. (Photo: Contributed)

Zaamwani urges Malawi to join ZAMCOM agreement

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 23 April 2025 - Newly sworn-in Member of National Council Kennedy Simasiku (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Simasiku expresses Katima residents’ frustration on service delivery

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 20 May 2025 - Nedbank Namibia and Agra Limited officially launching a bursary programme valued at N.dollars 560 000. The initiative will support 20 students studying at the Agra Agricultural Academy. (Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Nedbank and Agra launch bursary programme to empower future farmers

WINDHOEK, 27 May 2025 - Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani handed over allotment letters to nine beneficiaries who previously lived in corridor areas in the Omaheke Region. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Nine beneficiaries receive land in Omaheke Region

KALIMBEZA, 30 May 2025 - Kalimbeza Green Scheme Irrigation Project Manager, Patrick Kompeli says the farm has managed to harvest 108 tonnes of raw rice that is kept in the warehouse at Kalimbeza. He was briefing visiting Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruth Masake on Friday. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Kalimbeza harvests 108 tons of rice

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KALIMBEZA, 30 May 2025 - Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruthy Masake has encouraged and commended staff at the Kalimbeza Green Scheme Irrigation Project to work as a team, emphasising that specialised crop farming like rice contributes directly to the national goals for food security. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Masake undertakes a familiarisation visit to Kalimbeza Green Scheme

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Agriculture minister visits Hardap to assess regional projects

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 13 June 2025 ( NAMPA)- The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR), Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi visited the Roots agricultural project in Stampriet.
(Photo: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Roots project to join hands with government for food security

Charmaine Boois

SWAKOPMUND, 19 June 2025 - The National Marine Aquarium of Namibia located in the coastal town of Swakopmund in the Erongo Region. (Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Swakopmund Aquarium repairs set for 2025/26

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 June 2025 - ||Kharas governor, Aletha Frederick pictured with some of the beneficiaries of the garden equipment and seeds. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Aroab, Berseba and Snyfontein get garden equipment and seeds

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 15 May 2025 - Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani. (Photo: Contributed)

There is no targeted pilchard fishing: Zaamwani

Suzith Tjitaura

OTJIWARONGO, 03 February 2020 - Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Otjiwarongo Municipality, Moses Matyayi. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Matyayi demands action on urban agriculture as food insecurity grows

SHITEMO, 30 June 2025 - Governor of the Kavango East Region Hamunyera Hambyuka. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Hambyuka disappointed in idle Shitemo Green Scheme

WINDHOEK, 03 July 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured with the European Union Ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins at State House. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah receives courtesy visit from EU ambassador to Namibia

Standard Bank invests N.dollars 40 million in blueberry farming

Justina Shuumbwa

Hardap to use Green Hydrogen agenda to propel socio-economic development: McNab

Charmaine Boois

PM announces revival of Vhungu Vhungu and agro-processing

MADI soon to be re-established into agricultural college

RUNDU, 14 July 2025 - Prime Minister Dr Elijah Ngurare and the Minister of Agriculture Inge Zaamwani with the workers from Sikondo Green Scheme. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

President gave directives to unbundle procurement system to support green schemes: Zaamwani

NamWater to extend Oshakati water purification plant

Northern communal farmers lack access to market: Kwenani

Hoachanas Children Fund promotes food security through backyard gardening

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 05 April 2025 – The President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, while addressing members of the International Olympic Committee and the Namibia Olympic Committee at State House. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NCS produces food worth N.dollars 13.9 million

Inmates boosting food security at Evaristus Shikongo Correctional Facility

NKURENKURU, 18 June 2025- The Kavango West Governor, Verna Sinimbo engaging with the residents of Mankumpi Constituency during the regional leader's engagement with community members for all the eight constituency in the region.
(photo:Lylie Joel)
NAMPA

Kavango West Governor calls for unity in regional development push

USAKOS, 26 July 2025 - Thirty farmers from the Omkhaibasen Farmers Cooperative in Erongo have received 630 goats and sheep through a community empowerment initiative designed to improve livelihoods, strengthen food security and promote inclusive economic growth. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Farmers receive 630 goats and sheep under Hope Farm Project

USAKOS, 29 July 2025, Swakop Uranium Managing Director Luo Wei showing a kid goat to Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Land Reform Inga Zamwaani, Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses and Erongo Regional Council Management Chairperson Florian Donatus. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Farmers urged to scale up livestock production for lucrative export market

OUTAPI, 30 July 2025 - Omusati governor Immanuel Shikongo. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Omusati's agriculture sector sees significant growth

Ministry conducts water surveys for large-scale irrigation project at Okongo

KATIMA MULILO, 06 August 2025 - The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala - Musavyi at the 3rd Engagement of the Ministerial Regional Business Engagements at the Zambezi Regional Council Auditorium.

(Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Africa should stop exporting wealth and importing poverty: Ashipala-Musavyi

Windhoek, 25 March 2025- Members of the 8th Parliament. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Parliamentary Committee to assess green schemes

NKURENKURU, 13 August 2025 - Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo commended the Sikondo Green Scheme for its innovative approach to agriculture and commitment to productivity during a familiarisation visit on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Sinimbo praises Sikondo Green Scheme agricultural innovation

OPUWO, 10 JAN (NAMPA) - Government tractor in Kunene Region busy ploughing maize meal fields at Otjerunda. (Photo by: Tjikunda Kulunga) NAMPA

Farmers criticise inefficiency of government ploughing support programme

Parly Committee to recommend tax exemption on agricultural equipment

Vhungu Vhungu needs N.dollars 22 million annually for full production: Smith

TSANDI, 07 August 2015 - Silos of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry at Tsandi in the Omusati Region. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

Vhungu Vhungu struggles with lack of storage facilities

KALIMBEZA, 27 August 2025 - On Wednesday morning, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndwaitwah took time to tour the warehouse where the 108 tons of raw rice is stored.
Of this 108 tons, 77 is the Irga rice variety, while 31 tons is the long term Supper rice that was planted last October.
(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Unam and agriculture ministry advised to strongly collaborate

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

RUNDU, 28 August 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah and her delegation visiting the Shadikongoro Green Scheme in the Kavango East Region where she bought onions as a way to show support to small scale farmers. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirms commitment to national food security

RUNDU, 29 August 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and her delegation in a meeting at Sikondo Green Scheme. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah queries Agribusdev staff integration

OGONGO, 01 September 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during her visit at the University of Namibia (UNAM) Ogongo campus on Monday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for increased agricultural research to combat food insecurity

ETUNDA, 01 September 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah assessing agricultural activities at Etunda Irrigation scheme on Monday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah urges traditional leaders to protect infrastructure in Omusati

OKORUSU, 13 March 2025 - Farm Okorusu 88 farmer, Johannes Damaseb (in green) speaks to agricultural seed experts Thursday afternoon on the activities of the Namibia Agricultural Mechanisation and Seed Improvement Project (Namsip) at his farm. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

N.dollars 28 million allocated for food security

DAURES, 13 September 2025 - A woman harvesting cucumbers in the butterfly green house at the Daures Green Hydrogen Village. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

DGHV to construct Namibia’s first green hydrogen fertiliser plant

SIKONDO, 06 November 2018 - Assistant Farm Manager at Agribusdev Sikondo Green Scheme Project, Maxwell Nghidinwa stands in a field of potato plants. (Photo by: Petrus Muronga) NAMPA

Sikondo to receive drones as part of agriculture upgrade

RUNDU, 16 September 2025 - The Namibia Statistics Agency GIS and NSDI Coordination Executive Alex Mudabedi handing the Namibia 2023 Population and Housing Census report to the Governor of the Kavango East region Hamunyera Hambyuka. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Kavango East unemployment rate rises to 52 per cent: NSA

KATIMA MULILO, 18 September 2025 - Zambezi Regional Governor, Dorothy Kabula and Chief Agricultural Scientist Officer, Rodrick Maswabi presents the Master Crop Value Chain Actor Award 2025 to Danie Roux at the National Agronomy and Horticulture Awards held at the Zambezi Waterfront and Tourism Park at Katima Mulilo on Thursday.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

National farmers awarded at the HANAs in Katima Mulilo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 19 September 2025 - Zambezi Regional Governor, Dorothy Kabula says the Zambezi Region holds a unique place in Namibia’s crop sector.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Zambezi significant in crop production: Kabula

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso