Integrated Farming System is Key to Sustainable Agriculture

Integrated Farming System is Key to Sustainable Agriculture

By: Erastus Ngaruka, Technical Advisor: Livestock & Rangeland Management Agricultural production in Namibia is highly susceptible to the effects of climate change and ultimately threatens food security and sustainable livelihoods. This vulnerability can however be reduced through the adoption of appropriate farming systems that foster sustainable agriculture. To this end, sustainable agriculture entails the continued production of food under appropriate farming practices that will not compromise the production environment. An […]

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Africa

Local expert weighs in on Diamonds, poverty and next year’s elections

The Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group announced they have reached an agreement in principle on a new 10-year Sales Agreement for Debswana’s rough diamond production. The transformational new agreement reflects the aspirations of the people of Botswana. Here is the Namibian Economic and Social Justice Trust's Herbert Jauch with his input.

November 23, 2023 35

Namibia

First-ever national accounting summit held in Windhoek

The first-ever national accounting summit was held in Windhoek and was hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Namibia. We spoke with the CEO of the Institute Fenni Nghikevali, with some of the challenges that came out during the summit.

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Namibia

Namibia’s hospitality sector exhibited resilience in October 2023

Namibia's hospitality sector exhibited resilience in October 2023, with national occupancy rates holding steady at 65.5%, consistent with the figures reported in September 2023. This marked an improvement from the 54.6% occupancy rate recorded in October 2022. CEO of HAN Gitta Paetzold.

November 23, 2023 31

Namibia

Governors from all 14 regions of the country convened at Gobabis

Governors from all 14 regions of the country convened at Gobabis in the Omaheke Region for the third strategic session and Annual Governors’ Retreat. Officially opening the meeting, chairperson of the regional governor’s forum and Governor of Khomas Region, Laura McLeod Katjirua indicated that the annual gathering is aimed at brainstorming opportunities and challenges governors face in service delivery and executing their mandate. Katjirua said the meeting creates a platform […]

November 23, 2023 13

Namibia

UNICEF commends Namibia’s commitment to children’s rights

UNICEF Regional Director Etleva Kadilli has commended the Namibian government for championing children's rights. The UNICEF Director paid a courtesy call to President Hage Geingob and said prioritising education is the best strategy any government can adopt to ensure a bright future for the country. We asked Rosa Namises, an activist on gender issues, human rights violations, and violence against women and children whether she agrees.

November 22, 2023 38

Namibia

October hotel occupancy rises to 65.5%

Namibia has recorded a national hotel occupancy rate of 65.5% in October, an uptick from the 54.6% rate recorded in October 2022. In its latest report, Simonis Storm Securities revealed that in October 2023, the coastal region emerged with the highest occupancy rate, reaching an impressive 71.9%.

November 22, 2023 11

Business / Economics

Turipamwe to publish first-ever design thinking White Paper

Local design agency, Turipamwe, is publishing the first-ever design thinking White Paper. The paper explores current applications and future prospects and highlights benefits like enhanced creativity, improved customer satisfaction, and increased return on investment for businesses. Here is the Founder and CEO of Turipamwe Tanya Stroh.

November 22, 2023 45

Namibia

Shut It All Down Namibia to contest 2024 elections

The Shut It All Down Namibia movement has announced its intention to participate in the 2024 Presidential elections. Their focus is on parliamentary approaches to address policy and legal reforms affecting the Constitution, with attention to women and minority rights. We asked the Electoral Commission of Namibia's spokesperson, De Wet Siluka if the Movement is registered as a political party.

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