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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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Proof of Concept Project Brings Sustainable Agriculture to Life 

  Photo caption: The Plot to Plate team members are from left to right Stephan Eins, Permaculture Expert, Yolanda Nel, Media Liaison and Content Creator, Temapo Negongo, land owner of Iiyimati at Groot Aub, Immo Böhm, Project Manager and Rikus Grobler, Innovation Manager at Capricorn Foundation.     Namibia, [3 December] – Plot to Plate, a grassroots initiative aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture, has officially launched its proof of concept (PoC) […]

todayDecember 4, 2024 8

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Namibia

New Partnership to Boost Farming and Water Access in Rural Areas

The Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform ministry, alongside the World Food Programme, has signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing local farming practices and improving water access in rural communities. The MOU sets out a framework for collaboration between the two organizations. Executive Director of the Ministry, Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata: Acting Country Director and Representative of WFP: Tiwonge Machiwenyika:  

todayNovember 26, 2024 12

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Africa

Aluminium foil that can clean water: we’ve developed a coating which attracts and traps dangerous microbes

John Fredricks/NurPhoto   By Taufiq Ihsan, Universitas Andalas   More than 2 billion people around the world do not have access to safe, uncontaminated drinking water. Around 418 million of them live in African countries. The problem is most acute in rural communities, where people’s primary water sources are rivers, lakes and hand-dug wells, which are often contaminated with harmful pathogens. This contamination is caused by inadequate sanitation facilities, open […]

todaySeptember 2, 2024 22

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Opinion Pieces

Embracing the digital future: the crucial role of digital literacy in Namibia

Issued By Mrs. Hilya Mhani, Manager: Consumer Relations and Advocacy In today's interconnected world, digital literacy is a fundamental skill required in all areas of life. As an Authority, we recognise the transformative power of digital literacy. It extends beyond basic technology use to include critical navigation, evaluation, and creation of information on digital platforms. Digital literacy encompasses various competencies: using digital devices like computers, smartphones, and tablets; navigating the […]

todayJune 25, 2024 68

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Environment

Wildlife migratory “corridors” set to grow, Africa-wide

    By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency   Wildlife, particularly roaming species, exhibit remarkable mobility, covering vast distances in pursuit of essential resources such as water, grazing land, mates or favourable conditions like ideal calving sites. Estimates by the Tsavo Trust, a Kenyan conservation nonprofit, reveal that elephants within the Tsavo conservation area undertake daily journeys of between 50 and 150 kilometres, following distinct migration routes and pathways. In […]

todayApril 5, 2024 30

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Africa

Kenya’s wildlife conservancies make old men rich, while making women and young people poorer

  By Joseph Ogutu, University of Hohenheim   Kenya once had an exceptional abundance and diversity of wildlife. But as the country’s population boomed, wildlife lost space to people, buildings, roads and agriculture. Since 1948, Kenya’s population has surged by 780%, from 5.4 million people to 47.6 million people in 2019. This was accompanied by a 70% drop in wildlife numbers, between 1977 and 2013. This massive loss of wildlife […]

todayApril 5, 2024 12

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Namibian photograph wins international award.

  A photograph of a Mahangu (Pearl Millet) harvester in northern Namibia has won first prize in an international photographic competition organised by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The competition was part of the FAO’s International Year of Millets, which raised awareness of the nutritional benefits of millets, including Mahangu, and their cultivation under changing climate conditions. The picture, taken in May 2021 by Jonathon Rees, shows […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024 26

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