23rd June 2025  /  EAGLE FM

1. 1. Namibia spends over N$314 million every year on rice imports, a staggering figure for a country with so much untapped agricultural potential. But a new market intelligence report by the Namibia Agronomic Board shows we could drastically reduce those imports – by as much as 28,000 tons – if we invest in large scale rice cultivation right here at home.

2. Namibia has once again ranked among the top 10 most peaceful countries in Africa and within the top half globally, according to the 2025 Global Peace Index released by the Institute for Economics & Peace. Namibia’s performance is attributed to low militarisation, stable governance, and consistent domestic safety. The country reported low violent crime levels and high political stability.

3. African peace efforts have recently gained momentum, particularly with the announcement that Congo and Rwand will sign a historic peace agreement on June 27, 2025, in Washington D.C. This development comes after years of conflict in the eastern DRC, where tensions between government forces and rebel groups like M23 have displaced thousands and strained regional stability.