insert_link Environment Hardap Dam irrigation water supply shuts down tonight The Hardap Dam has reached its lowest level ever at 6.3%. Starting tonight, irrigation water will no longer be available, a first since the dam was completed in 1963. Water for household use and livestock will still be supplied until February 2026. Here is the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein. Namibia Wildlife Resort Spokesperson Nelson Ashipala says the situation at Hardap also affects […] todayOctober 31, 2024 19
insert_link Environment Agriculture Minister supports Bank of Namibia’s drought relief policy The Bank of Namibia has introduced a financial relief policy for farmers affected by ongoing drought, which includes loan restructuring, debt moratoriums, and emergency funding at preferential terms. Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein expressed support for the policy in an interview with Future Media, emphasising the need for financial products tailored to the agricultural sector's unique challenges. Minister Schlettwein, discussing Namibia's response to climate change, further highlighted the importance […] todayOctober 29, 2024 11
insert_link Local Fostering Growth and Prosperity for Farmers in Challenging Times Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer for Retail Banking Services and Specialist Finance, James Chapman, stated that the livestock and meat industry experienced a notable uptick in marketing activities during the first quarter of 2024, particularly in the cattle sector, which recorded a remarkable growth rate of 47.9 percent. However, he highlighted that this growth faces challenges due to limited rainfall and high input costs affecting the sustainability of the agricultural […] todayOctober 24, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia President Mbumba inaugurates Daures green hydrogen agriculture facility President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba has officially inaugurated the Daures Green Hydrogen Agriculture Facility in the Erongo region. According to the Presidency, during the ceremony, President Mbumba expressed his gratitude to the Daures community for their support of this innovative project. He also encouraged all Namibians to take pride in the nation’s progress toward a sustainable future. The hydrogen project is expected to become Namibia's largest food producer, with a one-hectare […] todayOctober 22, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Agriculture Ministry Tackles Water Supply Crisis in Oshikoto Region The Agriculture, Water and Land Reform ministry is addressing critical water supply issues in the Oshikoto Region, impacting over 300 villages and public institutions in Eengodi, Okankolo, Omuthiya, Omuntele, and Nehale Lya Mpingana. The ministry is working with regional stakeholders to implement immediate and sustainable solutions to restore water access. Here's minister Carl Herman Schlettwein. todayOctober 8, 2024 38
insert_link Africa Floods in Nigeria destroy crops for 8.5 million people Floods in Nigeria have devastated crops that could have fed 8.5 million people for six months, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation. Bloomberg News reports that the floods hit just as the harvest season began, submerging farmland in Africa's most populous country. Farmers, who expected a bumper harvest this year, have seen their groundnuts, vegetables, and rice fields flooded. Moreover, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has […] todaySeptember 26, 2024 12
insert_link Local The Bank Windhoek Sustainability Bond completes N$407 million allocation On Thursday, 19 September 2024, Bank Windhoek’s Chief Treasurer, Claire Hobbs, announced the release of the Bank’s third annual Sustainability Bond Impact Report, highlighting the ongoing commitment to responsible business practices and environmental stewardship for the 2023-2024 Financial Year. The Bank Windhoek Sustainability Bond was issued based on the Sustainable Bond Framework, with the first tranche issued in June 2021, raising N$227 million, and the second in December […] todaySeptember 23, 2024 8
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia symposium highlights agriculture’s growth potential The Bank of Namibia concluded its 25th Annual Symposium in Windhoek today, focusing on the theme, "Global Value Chains for Inclusive Development: How Can Namibia Position Its Agriculture Sector?" The event brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss strategies for strengthening Namibia's agricultural sector to drive inclusive growth. BoN Governor Johannes !Gawaxab, in his address, highlighted the critical role of agriculture in Namibia's economic development. He referenced a recent World […] todaySeptember 19, 2024 46
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia exports N$139 million in horticultural products The Namibia Statistics Agency has released the Agriculture and Fishing Statistical Bulletin during the second quarter of 2024. Namibia exported horticultural products valued at N$ 139.1 million. This, according to NSA spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo, is lower when compared to N$ 167.8 million that was exported in the same quarter of 2023. todaySeptember 18, 2024 43