WINDHOEK – Following the declaration of a national state of emergency with respect to drought by President Hage Geingob on Monday, the government-owned Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank) said yesterday that it will announce by the end of this week a range of initiatives to support its customers affected by drought.
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2019-05-082024-04-30Front Page News
N$27 million worth of cannabis seized
WINDHOEK – Cannabis is the most preferred illegal drug used in Namibia.
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2019-05-082024-05-02Front Page News
Over 500 000 cattle strain Uuvudhiya
OSHAKATI - The persistent drought affecting the entire country is expected to worsen in Oshana Region’s Uuvudhiya grazing area where more than 500 000 cattle mainly from Oshana, Oshikoto, and Omusati regions compete for grazing and scarce water resources.
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2019-05-072024-05-02Sports
League title is within touching distance – Shipanga
WINDHOEK - ‘’90 per cent of the league title will be decided on Thursday if we beat African Stars,” an upbeat Black Africa coach Paulus Shipanga said following their 3-1 victory over Tura Magic at the weekend.
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2019-05-072024-05-02Sports
Eenhana Sports Complex under construction for 10 years… as facilities continue to dwindle
WINDHOEK – The Eenhana Multi-Purpose Sport Complex, which was initially aimed at addressing the incessant lack of sports facilities and accord the country’s youth an opportunity to compete and showcase their talents, remains in a sorry state and continues to dwindle.
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2019-05-072024-05-07Farmers Forum
Camelthorn pods, prickly pears in high demand as drought worsens
WINDHOEK - The pods of the majestic camelthorn tree are now more precious and valuable than ever in especially the drought-stricken South where farmers are grasping at straws in order to save themselves and their livestock.
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2019-05-072024-05-07Farmers Forum
Meatco Foundation supports Ohangwena Cooperative
WINDHOEK – The Meatco Foundation, Meatco’s corporate social investment wing, has been supporting individuals and farmers’ organisations to improve their plight of farmers, especially in communal areas, focusing on the livestock sector.
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2019-05-072024-05-07Farmers Forum
Meat Board accepts condition to Sheep Marketing Scheme
WINDHOEK - During its most recent meeting, The Meat Board has approved an additional condition with regard to the export of sheep under the sheep marketing scheme.
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2019-05-072024-05-07Farmers Forum
Hanse is the new Master Agronomist
WINDHOEK - Hanse van der Merwe of Farm Ludwighaven in the Oshikoto Region was crowned Master Agronomist of the Year during the recently held annual member meeting of the Agronomy Producers Association (APA) and the Master Agronomist Day outside Tsumeb.
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2019-05-072024-05-07Farmers Forum
Police to investigate police at Seëis over 250 goats grazing next to the B6
SEËIS - The Namibian Police Force is to launch a full-scale investigation into their own after several complaints were received from Seëis residents and farmers about a herd of some 250 goats, allegedly belonging to the police personnel of the Seëis Police Station, which has become a grave danger to motorists on the B6 from Windhoek to Gobabis.