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Fuel Prices Drag Down Agri-inflation, As Urea Refuses To Budge
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Agri-inflation came down to 8.7% in the first quarter of 2023 slowing down from 2022 levels above 15% when comparing year-on-year. This is according to the first Quarter Agri-Review 2023compiled by the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) researcher Bertha Xulu. The slow increase in agricultural inputs can be considered a relief to farmers […]
Operationalise The Uvhungu-Vungu Dairy Farm – Venaani … Says the tragedy at the Kayova village could have been avoided
By:Hertha Ekandjo The official opposition leader is irked by the fact that the 16 family members who lost their lives after eating contaminated mahangu are in the same Kavango East region where the dormant N$141 million Uvhungu Vungu dairy project is located on the outskirts of Rundu. Furthermore, both Kavango East and Kavango West are […]
Annual Inflation Up To 6.3% In May
By:Staff writer Namibia’s annual inflation has gone up to 6.3% in May compared to the 5.6% recorded the month before and the 5.4% seen in May 2022. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), food and non-alcoholic beverages were the biggest contributors, as well as alcoholic beverages and tobacco. Food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by […]
Temporary Asparagus Shortage In South Africa Expected To Be Resolved With New Namibia Project
By: Staff Writer Any shortage of asparagus in the South African market is only be temporary as a new Namibian project will soon supply the neighbouring market. It was reported on the Johannesburg municipal market’s website that an extremely low number of asparagus was sold on 8 June 2023 (200g punnets) at N$140 per kilogramme. […]
Vehicles Donation Boosts Ministry’s Visibility In Communal Areas
By: Fransina Nghidengwa Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Minister Calle Schlettwein is of the view that transport is a missing link in the agricultural value chain of Namibia, and the donation of the new vehicles by the European Union (EU) will enable the Ministry to have a visible presence in rural areas. Schlettwein said this […]
Livestock Farmers Urged To Submit Their Drought Claims
Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Agriculture and Water Ministry is inviting all farmers who are affected by droughts to submit their claims for funding assistance as they try to manoeuvre the harsh reality of dry conditions. The assistance for the farmers includes subsidies to transport their livestock to better grazing areas, to auctions to buy fodder and […]
The Border Closed For 11 Fresh Produce Except For Washed Potatoes
Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Expected production figures for the month of June 2023 show that local producers will be able to meet the local demand for 11 special controlled horticultural products. However, the country will still be importing nine of the products, with five to be imported on a pro-rata basis. This is according to the Close […]
Drought And Hunger Led To Suspected Food Poisoning, Says Councillor
Annakleta Haikera Thirteen people have died from suspected food poisoning after eating dinner at a homestead at Kayova village, Ndiyona Constituency, in the Kavango East region. The food was consumed on Saturday and the first two deaths were recorded in the early hours of Sunday. Ndiyona Constituency Councillor Laurentius Mukoya said drought and hunger has […]
Namibia Plans To Use Green Hydrogen Locally As Well
Justicia Shipena The hydrogen generated by green hydrogen projects in Namibia will also be used locally. This is according to Green Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe, who touched on Namibia's local use of hydrogen during the signing ceremony of the Feasibility and Implementation Agreement (FIA) between the Namibian government and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen). Hyphen is […]
Nam Chasing The Wind On Agri Expenditure Commitments
…as it fails to meet its Malabo Declaration Promises Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Since 2019, the Namibian government has failed to stick to its agricultural expenditure commitment and has struggled to boost agriculture's annual contribution to GDP. The country has only managed to record positive progress on one indicator of the Malabo Commitments Items out of the […]