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

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2025-09-01

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

OGONGO, 01 SEP (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged agricultural institutions to prioritise research to in order to combat food insecurity and achieve self-sufficiency.
Speaking during a visit to the University of Namibia’s (UNAM) Ogongo Campus on Monday, the president emphasised that proper research is essential for adding value to agricultural products.
“We decided to visit areas of food production to enable us to respond to the...

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