insert_link Business / Economics INTERVIEW: Business Expert Josef Sheehama on Beef Exports: Seizing Namibia’s Growth Opportunity Introduction: Namibia’s Unique Position in the Global Beef Market Namibia has long been a key player in the global beef export market, particularly to China, which has emerged as one of the largest importers of beef worldwide. Business expert and economist, Josef Sheehama, sees this as a significant opportunity for Namibia to further grow its beef exports and strengthen its position in the international market. The China Advantage: A Golden […] today6 May, 2025
insert_link Environment Bank of Namibia Orders Financial Relief for Drought-Stricken Farmers The Bank of Namibia has directed local financial institutions to establish relief measures designed to support farmers and agricultural businesses facing severe financial difficulties caused by the ongoing drought. BoN’s Director of Strategic Communications and International Relations, Kazembire Zemburuka, explained that this move follows a state of emergency declaration in response to what is described as the worst drought Namibia has experienced in a century, according to The Brief. today29 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia Climate Change Threatens Namibian Agriculture The agricultural sector is crucial for sustaining livelihoods but faces significant challenges due to climate change. Farmers frequently endure adverse rainfall seasons, resulting in floods, droughts, and pest and disease outbreaks. Droughts, occurring every other year with varying severity, have especially harmed crop and livestock farmers, reducing productivity and income due to poor yields, livestock performance, and market prices. Technical Advisor of Livestock and Rangeland from AgriBank, Erastus Ngaruka. today5 June, 2024
