Maltahöhe

VP Nandi-Ndaitwah Hails Nopal Carbon Farming as a Game-Changer

Namibia has made a significant move toward sustainability with the launch of the Nopal Carbon Farming Project in Maltahöhe. In her speech, the Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the project's impact in converting arid land into fertile farmland through the cultivation of drought-resistant nopal cacti. This initiative aims to enhance food security, create employment opportunities, and support renewable energy production via biogas.

February 7, 2025 25

Namibia

Tragic Gibeon Suicide and Maltahohe Child Abuse Incident Under Investigation

In Gibeon, according to NamPol's Crime Bulletin, the body of 55-year-old shepherd Niklaas was discovered hanging from a tree on Farm Eitsamub, located 62km from Gibeon, between January 1 and 2. The case is under investigation as an inquest. Meanwhile, in Maltahohe's Blikkiesdorp, a 38-year-old mother was arrested for allegedly exposing her 4-month-old baby to abuse and neglect, leaving the child unattended and without food. Social workers have intervened, […]

January 6, 2025 17

Local

Capricorn Foundation pledges N$1 million towards building a desert-based economy in Maltahöhe district

On Friday, 15 March 2024, the Capricorn Foundation and Wolwedans Foundation officially launched a unique partnership in Maltahöhe. The Capricorn Foundation has pledged N$1 million towards the Wolwedans Foundation's flagship initiative, RuralRevive: Building a Desert-based Economy, showcasing its dedication to economic advancement, sustainable development and the empowerment of the Maltahöhe community. Capricorn Foundation's generous contribution will go towards the establishment and enhancement of six work packages, including Horticulture […]

March 19, 2024 20