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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

agricultural sector

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Business / Economics

FNB Namibia Offers Drought Relief Loans to Farmers

FNB Namibia is stepping up to assist farmers affected by the ongoing drought in the country. In line with the Bank of Namibia’s recent policy changes, FNB is offering loan moratoriums, restructuring, and emergency funding under preferential terms to qualifying agricultural clients. These measures aim to provide financial relief to farmers until October 2026. CEO Sepo Haihambo emphasized that the bank is committed to supporting Namibia's agricultural sector, which is […]

todayDecember 5, 2024 11

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Namibia dairies implement supplementary winter levy to support dairy farmers amidst challenging conditions

      Recognizing the current trading environment and the considerable strain posed by the ongoing drought, Namibia Dairies remains committed to supporting their partners in the dairy industry to the best of their ability. Hence, Namibia Dairies has announced the implementation of a supplementary winter levy to support the dedicated dairy farming partners during the challenging winter season. Subject to all quality specifications being met, the winter levy of […]

todayJuly 12, 2024 13

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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.  

todayJune 5, 2024 34

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South Africa

Minimum wage for South African farm workers: study shows 2013 hike helped reduce poverty even though compliance was poor

      By Ihsaan Bassier, London School of Economics and Political Science and Vimal Ranchhod, University of Cape Town     Minimum wage policies are typically aimed at reducing poverty. Yet there is little direct evidence of this effect, especially in developing countries. And none for South Africa. In a recent paper, we consider the income, employment and poverty effects of the largest minimum wage increase South Africa has […]

todayMay 17, 2024 20

Business / Economics

Future Media News speaks to Ambassador Albertus Aochamub on Namibia’s Participation in MACFRUT 2024

https://youtu.be/z2TSnH37w9s?si=9TT_1YjinCIF4N8N     In this insightful interview, Future Media News's Angie Scholtz speaks with Albertus Aochamub, Namibia's Ambassador to France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Morocco, and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO. They discuss Namibia's upcoming participation in MACFRUT 2024, where the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) will lead a delegation to showcase the country's fresh produce potential at Rimini Expo Centre, Italy, from 8-10 May 2024. Discover how Namibia aims […]

todayMay 7, 2024 55

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Environment

Furious protesting Indian farmers stalled but defiant

    By Arunabh SAIKIA Shambhu, India, Feb 14, 2024 (AFP) - The line of tractors stretches nearly far as one can see -- thousands of protesting Indian farmers heading to the capital New Delhi, determined to bring their anger and woes to politicians. Many have driven on slow-moving tractors across India's northern Punjab state to demand guaranteed crop prices, waving flags, honking horns and chanting protest slogans. But they […]

todayFebruary 14, 2024 28

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Agra annual general meeting highlights resilience amid challenges, records 22.8% increase in profit

The Agra Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Friday, 24 November 2023 at the Agra/ Bank Windhoek Ring. The meeting was attended by Agra shareholders, the Agra Board of Directors and Management. Mr. Ryno van der Merwe, Chairman of the Board, acclaimed the past year as another remarkable financial success for the company. Mr. Van Der Merwe acknowledged the challenges faced particularly in production, the economy and the environment. […]

todayNovember 27, 2023 18

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Rinaani Musutua, an advocate for economic and social justice with the Basic Income Grant Coalition, provides her perspective on Namibia’s unemployment rate.

https://youtu.be/kpiINO-03g0 Following the recent mid-term budget review, which saw a substantial increase in budgets for seventeen government offices, ministries, and agencies, totaling 2.5 billion Namibian dollars, Rinaani Musutua, an advocate for economic and social justice with the Basic Income Grant Coalition, provides her perspective on Namibia's unemployment rate.

todayNovember 6, 2023 25

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