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 40
insert_link 3 Namibia Forestry Ministry Condoles Families After Two Men Killed by Elephants in Omusati and Zambezi Regions The Environment, Forestry, and Tourism ministry has extended condolences to the families of Gert Van der Walt and Albert Kawayile, who were trampled to death by elephants in separate incidents. Van der Walt, a professional hunter, was killed in Tsandi Constituency, while Kawayile, a ministry employee, was attacked on his way to work in the Zambezi region. The ministry emphasized their significant roles in natural resource conservation and human-wildlife conflict […] todayJune 19, 2024 36 3
insert_link Oshiwambo Elunduluko lo nghalo yo mepo, ola eta oupyakadi ko nghalo yo ushitwe, Pohamba Shifeta tati” Minister wo midingonoko, omifitu no matalelepo Pohamba Shifeta, okwati onghalo yo upyakadi we lu nduluko lo mepo oshinima sha eta eshongo ke ameno lo midingonoko . Shifeta edi okwe di popya no ikundaneki pefimbo ali aka ta lelapo oshikunino sho inamwenyo sha Salambala tashi hangwa moshikandjo hoololo sha Katima Rural mo shitopolwa sha Zambezi, omo tamu hangwa eendjabameva di dulife 100, da pundila mo nopo, omolwo ondjila yo makungulukilo omeva […] todayJune 18, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Environment Minister Shifeta Assesses Stranded Hippos Along Drying Chobe River Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Minister, Pohamba Shifeta visited and assessed the pond along the Chobe River, where approximately 135 hippos are stranded due to the river's continued drying. Here is Minister Shifeta. todayJune 13, 2024 45
insert_link Namibia Namibia Inaugurates First PET Plastic Recycling Plant Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, unveiled the country's inaugural Polyethylene Terephthalate Plastic Recycling Plant in Okahandja. A collaboration between Namibia Polymer Recyclers and Coca-Cola Beverages Africa aims to combat plastic waste by processing up to 500 tons of PET material monthly. Shifeta highlighted the plant's role in reducing plastic pollution, fostering economic opportunities, and promoting sustainable business environments. He emphasized the importance of waste management practices like […] todayApril 26, 2024 35
insert_link Namibia Environment Ministry Denounces Illegal Poaching Incident in Mangetti National Park The Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Ministry strongly condemns the illegal poaching activity discovered within the Mangetti National Park, where three members of the NDF were apprehended with dried game meat from Eland, Kudu, and Wildebeest, lacking the necessary permits. The perpetrators are scheduled to appear in the Rundu Magistrate Court to face charges. Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda. todayMarch 25, 2024 17