19th August 2025  /  EAGLE FM

1. Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo has called for the urgent establishment of a Regional Investment Committee (RIC) to unlock the region’s untapped economic potential. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement meeting with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) on Monday, Sinimbo said the committee would act as a central platform to attract and coordinate investors in the region.

2. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has advised farm managers and small-scale farmers in the Kavango East Region to reconsider their current crop strategies by reducing reliance on traditional grain crops and exploring high-value alternatives. Speaking to us on their findings is Dr Tobie Aupindi.