S.A’s Ramaphosa Urges Stronger Trade and Investment with Angola

S.A’s Ramaphosa Urges Stronger Trade and Investment with Angola

S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for stronger trade and investment ties between South Africa and Angola. Speaking during the state visit of Angolan president João Lourenço, Ramaphosa said both countries must explore new economic opportunities beyond the oil sector, particularly in areas such as infrastructure, agriculture, and renewable energy:

December 13, 2024 14

Namibia

New Partnership to Boost Farming and Water Access in Rural Areas

The Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform ministry, alongside the World Food Programme, has signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing local farming practices and improving water access in rural communities. The MOU sets out a framework for collaboration between the two organizations. Executive Director of the Ministry, Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata: Acting Country Director and Representative of WFP: Tiwonge Machiwenyika:

November 26, 2024 12

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 […]

October 31, 2024 29

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 […]

October 29, 2024 16

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 […]

October 24, 2024 12

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 […]

October 22, 2024 24

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.

October 8, 2024 44

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 […]

September 26, 2024 17

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 […]

September 23, 2024 9