insert_link Oshiwambo O Agribank oya tseyitha oshiluku tulomiilonga shopolohalama yoku dhimapo omikuli dhaayakulwa okutameka nena Aayakulwa yaadha iipumbiwa otaya dhiminwapo oongunga dhomikuli dhawo niihohela yoo % 100 ngele oya futuko etata lyoongunga dhawo,noongunga dha hupako tadhi ka futwa muule woomwedhi sigo 60. Omaindilo otagayi sigo 31 August nuumvo kiitayi ayihe yo Agri Bank. Omupopiliko gombaanga Fillemon Nangonya ota fatulula OSHI Fillemon Nangonya today2 February, 2026
insert_link Namibia Deputy Minister Masake calls on youth to lead in agriculture and agribusiness Conservative agriculture farmer (Photo credit: FAO Namibia) Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Ruthy Masake has urged young people to take a proactive role in agriculture and agribusiness, describing youth participation as key to national economic transformation under the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). Masake delivered the call to action on Friday at the Oniipa Agri-Youth Engagement in the Oshikoto Region, where she spoke of the importance […] today22 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Interview: Prime Minister Ngurare’s National Youth Fund Launch Draws Mixed Reactions from Entrepreneurs In response to the recent launch of the National Youth Development Fund by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare in Windhoek, Frans Koita, business consultant at DKL Africa Consultants CC, shared insights on the allocation of funds to pilot-phase entrepreneurs. Koita highlighted that most of the 42 selected beneficiaries are involved in agricultural projects. “This is largely because the fund draws from three institutions: the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN), Agribank, […] today2 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Business Consultant Reacts to Launch of Youth Development Fund Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare unveiled the National Youth Development Fund in Windhoek, providing concessional loans to support youth entrepreneurship. Frans Koita, business consultant at DKL Africa Consultants CC, observed that most of the 42 pilot-phase beneficiaries are engaged in agricultural projects supported by DBN, Agribank, and the Environmental Investment Fund, which emphasize sustainable and general agriculture. today2 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Agribank steps in to help farmers with arrears relief programme Agribank has introduced an Arrears Relief Rollout Programme to assist farmers struggling to meet their loan repayments. The initiative targets producers affected by drought, climate change, and global economic pressures. Chief Executive Officer Dr. Raphael Karuaihe said many clients work diligently to stay on top of their obligations, but unpredictable weather patterns and limited market access have left some farming businesses under financial stress. While an agricultural insurance product would […] today23 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Agribank rolls out drought relief plan Namibia's agricultural lender, Agribank, has launched its drought relief subsidy, as announced by Hon. Iipumbu Shiimi, Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, in his February 2024 budget speech. Effective today, 10 July 2024, the relief will come in the form of installment relief and a penalty interest waiver for clients. According to the bank's spokesperson, Fillemon Nangonya the first intervention focuses on Agribank clients with farmland and livestock loan accounts, […] today10 July, 2024
insert_link Local Partnering for prosperity: Nedbank Namibia’s commitment to strengthening Namibia’s agriculture sector Namibia's agricultural sector is a cornerstone of its economy, yet it faces a myriad of challenges that threaten its sustainability and growth. Agriculture contributes over 8% to Namibia’s gross domestic product (GDP), with about 70% of the population dependent on it for income and food security. Additionally, agriculture is the largest employer in the country, accounting for over a fifth of the local workforce. Despite its economic significance, the […] today10 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia Climate Change Threatens Namibian Agriculture The agricultural sector is crucial for sustaining livelihoods but faces significant challenges due to climate change. Farmers frequently endure adverse rainfall seasons, resulting in floods, droughts, and pest and disease outbreaks. Droughts, occurring every other year with varying severity, have especially harmed crop and livestock farmers, reducing productivity and income due to poor yields, livestock performance, and market prices. Technical Advisor of Livestock and Rangeland from AgriBank, Erastus Ngaruka. today5 June, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Agribank introduces credit life insurance product The Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank) is pleased to announce the introduction of a Credit Life Insurance product, effective 1 June 2024. The Credit Life Insurance serves as a financial security and protection against unforeseen events, tailored exclusively for Agribank clients. The Agribank credit life insurance offers benefits beyond covering death and protecting a client’s estate. If a client becomes permanently or temporarily disabled, is diagnosed with […] today30 May, 2024
