Namibia
NAMIBIA NEWS: Charcoal burners warned to be vigilant
Many parts of Namibia were blessed with exceptional rainfall during the 2024/25 season. As a result, the veld is lush, and the dams are full. However, as the country is entering the dry season during winter, millions of hectares of rangelands countrywide are drying out and the huge amount[...]
Namibian News: Poultry farmers should flock together
If organised, poultry farmers, whether for meat or eggs, has the potential to yield numerous positive benefits. With the support of all industry players, including farmers, regulators, and associations, such initiatives could help poultry farmers to achieve self-reliance, thereby growing the sector and unlock markets. According to the Namibian[...]
Rural-urban migration impacts agriculture in Namibia
Rural-urban migration is a worldwide phenomenon as people move from rural, mainly agricultural areas to cities in search of a better livelihood. In Namibia, rural-urban migration started during the eighties and increased after independence in 1990. Large-scale rural-urban migration, especially from northern Namibia, is the major driver of urbanisation[...]
NAMIBIA: Hunting season is here!
It is time to get the hunting gear ready! The Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) earlier this month announced the dates for the annual hunting season for huntable game and game birds. The announcement outlines the specific periods and conditions under which regulated hunting may take[...]
Namibia news: Millions pledged for agri-infrastructure
Namibian agriculture will receive a whopping N$561 million for infrastructure initiatives in the 2025/2026 financial year. This forms part of the government’s strategy to enhance national food security, thereby reducing dependency on food imports. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the allocation during her first State of the Nation Address (SONA)[...]