Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus
WOMEN own only 24% of commercial farms in Namibia, while the remaining 76% are held by men, according to data unveiled by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA).
These statistics shed light on the unequal distribution of commercial farms in the country, highlighting the predominant ownership by males.
These findings come at a time when Namibia is striving for gender balance in its parliament, emphasising the need for greater gender equity in various sectors, including agriculture.
Meanwhile, across Africa, there is a substantial funding gap of US$15 billion for women-led agricultural businesses, underscoring the challenges faced by women in accessing financial support for their agricultural ventures.
Comments