From humble beginnings, Roger Mberira started farming in the communal area of Otjombinde with a few livestock that he was given by his uncle.
Year: 2022
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Be mindful of companion planting
Nollar Tjaimi, a crop farmer, has advised fellow and potential agriculturalists to be mindful of mixing vegetables that are not compatible as they can cause devastating effects to the growth of their production.
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Farmers’ Kraal with Charles Tjatindi – Crop farming could save us
Despite its obvious benefits, the noble initiative of subsistence crop farming which enables a family to feed right off the fields, have not been successfully replicated across the country.
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Driller Nambundunga turns to farming
Martin Nambundunga, a youthful part-time crop and horticulture commercial farmer in the Okahandja district, is living his dream.
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DBN opens expanded office in Walvis
The Development Bank of Namibia last week inaugurated its expanded office in Walvis Bay to serve towns in the Erongo region as well as some entrepreneurs and enterprises in the Kunene region.
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HIV prevalence remains high in Zambezi
HIV prevalence remains high in the Zambezi region, with over 20% of its population aged between 15 to 49 being positive.
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Infanticide accused awaits mental observation
A woman accused of killing her newborn, cutting open her stomach and removing the bowels, is yet to undergo psychiatric evaluation.
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NQA board to be appointed by March
The Namibia Qualifications Authority has confirmed the recruitment process of the new council board members is nearing completion.
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Sampofu advocates for forest preservation
The Zambezi governor Lawrence Sampofu has called on the region’s residents to preserve forests, as they play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of climate change.
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Positive growth expected as economy rebounds
Director for research and financial sector development at the Bank of Namibia, Emma Haiyambo, said the bank estimates a positive growth from 2021. This is after the domestic economy performed very poorly in 2020, registering a negative growth of 8.5%.