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 Namibia Dordabis Community Benefits from Climate-Smart Food Initiative With N$150,000 support from Santam Namibia, Miss Namibia 2024, Prisca Anyolo, unveiled a climate-smart food project in Dordabis. The program is designed to combat hunger, promote self-reliance, and provide skills and economic empowerment. Anyolo noted the project’s goal is to help communities move beyond dependence on food aid toward sustainable food systems. Santam CEO is Franco Feris. For the full interview listen to the Business tonight on NOVA 103.5 today25 September, 2025
insert_link Environment Environmental Investment Fund Accredited to Lead Climate Action. The Environmental Investment Fund has received accreditation from the Adaptation Fund as a National Implementing Entity, granting it direct access to N$370 million in climate financing. Chief Executive Officer Benedict Libanda described the recognition as a significant step toward strengthening the nation’s climate resilience. Spokesperson Romeo Muyunda affirmed the institution’s preparedness to begin implementing key projects, including climate-smart agricultural initiatives. today24 July, 2025
