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Oversupply of Lower Primary Teachers A Cause for Concern …high school graduates are advised to desist from majoring in teaching
By: Loise Shiimi and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture is grappling with an oversupply of lower primary teachers, and cannot find jobs for them. This situation is becoming dire that Education Minister Anna Nghipondoka is now advising fresh school graduates against pursuing teaching majors in this specific stage of education. Nghipondoka […]
Kavango East Villages Prone to Human-Wildlife Conflict Get Boreholes
By: Annakleta Haikera The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has completed the drilling of 21 boreholes in villages prone to crocodile attacks in the Kavango East regions. This initiative responds to the critical water situation, particularly in villages within Ndiyona Constituency. Residents in these villages have been compelled to travel over 20 kilometres […]
Starving Oxen, Donkeys Stresses Northern Communal Farmers
By: Loise Shiimi Crop farmers in the Northern Communal Areas (NCA) and specifically in regions such as Oshikoto, Oshana, Omusati and Ohangwena are battling various challenges as they kick off their ploughing season following good rainfall. While the precipitation has prompted farmers to commence ploughing, the readiness of oxen and donkeys, along with seed […]
Youth Urged to Harness the Power of Native Fruits and Vegetables
By: Annakleta Haikera Esther Haita, a 30-year-old entrepreneur specialising in indigenous fruits and vegetables from Mayara village in Kavango West, is urging young people to tap into the potential of local produce to bolster regional products. Haita, a beneficiary of a two-day training workshop held in November on value addition to wild oranges (maguni) […]
Kavango Communal Farmers Prepare for 2024 Crop Season
By: Annakleta Haikera As the rainy season unfolds, communal farmers in both Kavango regions are actively ploughing their fields in anticipation for the millet and maize season. However, some farmers are still finding it difficult due to limited access to oxens, seeds, and the high cost of tractor services.. The Villager visited various areas in […]
Namibia’s White Maize Production Still Dependent on Rainfall
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia continues to grapple with its vulnerability to rainfall for food production, as revealed by the latest agricultural data. In 2022, the carst recorded the highest white maize production at 29,842 tons, with a significant 46% relying on rainfed methods. This underscores the country’s ongoing challenge to de-risk itself from rainfall dependence […]
Northern Water Crisis: Economic Dreams Shattered
By: Loise Shiimi The ongoing scarcity of potable water in northern and north-eastern Namibia continues to cast a shadow over the region, not only causing hardships but also hampering economic aspirations. The situation is especially dire in the Oshikoto region, particularly in the Eengodi, Okankolo, and King Nehale lya Mpingana constituencies, where residents endure prolonged […]
Cultivating Hope: Magdalena Jose’s Inspiring Journey into Agriculture
By: Annakleta Haikera Twenty-seven years old Magdalena Jose’s journey from university hopeful to budding agricultural entrepreneur is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, marked by mental health battles and the eventual discovery of solace in the fertile soils of Kavango East. After completing her Grade 12 in 2014, Magdalena enrolled for a […]
Is Manufacturing Still the Key to African Prosperity?
By:Dwight Links Africa’s journey toward development and growth is taking an unconventional turn, deviating from the traditional path of transitioning from agriculture to manufacturing. A recent report by the Center for Global Development (CGD), a think tank based in London and Washington, delves into this shift that began around 2009, challenging the notion that manufacturing […]
NIDA Suspends Mangetti Farmworkers for Voicing Out on “Internal Issues”
By: Annakleta Haikera Two workers at the state-owned Kavango Cattle Ranch at Mangetti have been suspended for speaking to the media about the farm’s ongoing troubles attributed to mismanagement. The farm in question is managed under the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) and has approximately 38 camps with over 12 000 cattle. In July […]