Vice President Advocates Revival of Kalimbeza Rice Project for Food Security

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasized the importance of reactivating the Kalimbeza rice project to bolster food security in Namibia. The project, intended to be a cornerstone in the nation's rice production, has remained inactive since 2021 due to various challenges, including machinery breakdowns and the need for a new water pump. During her recent visit to the project site, Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed confidence in its potential effectiveness and urged project […]

March 26, 2024 15

Namibia

Government avails N$ 8 million to revive rice project

During his keynote address at Namibia’s 34th Independence Day celebrations at Katima Mulilo, President Nangolo Mbumba revealed that the government has availed N$ 8 million to revive the Kalimbeza Rice Project. Mbumba also said government approved the establishment of a sugar plantation on part of Kalimbeza, in addition to a sugar processing plant in Katima Mulilo. Highlighting the development and job growth potential of the projects, the Presuident added that […]

March 22, 2024 15