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World-class Veterinary Academic Hospital at the University of Namibia is completin...

The University of Namibia’s (UNAM) Veterinary Academic Hospital (VAH) represents the transition from Namibia largely relying on established government and private veterinary services to ...

News & Events Namibia

22 Sep 2026 · 6 min read

Indaba secures long-term future and sustainability of Namibia’s sheep industry

More than 230 sheep farmers attended the Livestock Producers Organisation’s (LPO) Sheep Indaba on 22 July at the Padlangs Padstal in Mariental, sending a strong message that the industry ...

Livestock Namibia

14 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Namibian community gardeners take centre stage at Shoprite’s Market Day on World H...

Beetroot, carrots, chillies, herbs and other vegetables grown in a Namibian community garden were showcased and sold at Shoprite Lafrenz in Windhoek on Market Day on Thursday 28 May. This ...

Crops Namibia

9 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Namibian hunting season now open

The Namibian hunting season commenced on 1 May, and in some instances, it will run until 31 August. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) announced the 2026 hunting ...

Livestock Namibia

28 May 2026 · 4 min read

Firefighting: Plan ahead so you’re not caught off guard

The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) has compiled a list of things you should do to prevent runaway veldfire. The list includes tips on being prepared for a fire, managing a raging fire, ...

Uncategorized Namibia

28 Apr 2026 · 8 min read

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Business

Workforce Staffing Namibia strengthens operations to support growth in oil & ...

Workforce Staffing Namibia, a leading provider of specialised workforce solutions, is bolstering its operations to address the growing needs of the country's burgeoning oil & gas, ...

Business People Namibia

12 Nov 2024 · 4 min read

A billion-dollar bet for Zimbabwe’s green exports

Last year Zimbabwe emerged as a major player in the global production of horticulture produce, despite faltering in other agriculture sectors. For years Zimbabwe has staked its ...

Business Botswana Namibia Zimbabwe

20 Feb 2024 · 4 min read

ESSE Clearing: For all your import and export needs in Zambia

“ESSE Clearing was started on Zambia’s Southern borders in 2003 covering imports and exports from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. Over the years the company has expanded ...

Business Namibia

25 Aug 2023 · 2 min read

Farmers: Understand your business risks

Farmers face various uncertainties that can put their agribusinesses at risk if they are not well prepared. Every day, you make decisions that impact on your farming operations, but you ...

Business Namibia

11 May 2022 · 4 min read

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Livestock

Indaba secures long-term future and sustainability of Namibia’s sheep industry

More than 230 sheep farmers attended the Livestock Producers Organisation’s (LPO) Sheep Indaba on 22 July at the Padlangs Padstal in Mariental, sending a strong message that the industry ...

Livestock Namibia

14 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Namibian hunting season now open

The Namibian hunting season commenced on 1 May, and in some instances, it will run until 31 August. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) announced the 2026 hunting ...

Livestock Namibia

28 May 2026 · 4 min read

Livestock identification part 3: Hot branding

The livestock industry commonly uses hot branding or freeze branding to identify and mark cattle. Despite their similarity in that both methods leave a permanent mark on the animal's ...

Collections Livestock Botswana Namibia Zambia Zimbabwe

18 Mar 2026 · 7 min read

Namibia ramps up FMB biosecurity

Namibia has moved decisively to strengthen its biosecurity measures following a series of animal disease outbreaks in the region and beyond, underscoring the growing vulnerability of its ...

Livestock News & Events Namibia

18 Mar 2026 · 7 min read

FMD: South Africa’s neighbours on high alert

Veterinary authorities in Zimbabwe have confirmed an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Mangwe district, Matabeleland South province, heightening concern across Southern Africa as ...

Livestock Botswana Namibia Zimbabwe

2 Feb 2026 · 7 min read

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Innovation

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 ...

Innovation Namibia

16 May 2025 · 7 min read

Opinion Piece: Localised recruitment is key to unlocking opportunity in Namibia’s ...

The discovery of significant oil and gas reserves in Namibia’s Orange Basin has the potential to transform the country into the world’s newest petrostate. In addition, gigawatt-scale ...

Innovation Namibia

14 Aug 2024 · 3 min read

How West Africa is building resilience against climate change

According to the report Climate Change and Security in West Africa published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), changing climate conditions in West Africa are ...

Innovation Botswana Namibia South Africa Zambia Zimbabwe

7 Mar 2024 · 3 min read

Waterwise farming: Flowers can bloom in the desert

“We want to prove that agriculture can succeed in harsh conditions and then we can replicate this concept elsewhere,” says Christopher Kahle, Managing Director of Shalom Farm outside ...

Innovation Namibia

31 Aug 2022 · 5 min read

Drought in Namibia: What to do to survive

If you are in a drought, most people say you should have planned for it. But it is too late for prior planning when the drought is upon you already. Presently the question is not what ...

Innovation Namibia

7 Jun 2022 · 8 min read

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Mechanisation

Frits Kroon Transport expands their footprint into Namibia

Frits Kroon Transport, one of Southern Africa’s leading abnormal load transport companies, has officially extended their operations into Namibia, strengthening their presence into Africa. ...

Mechanisation Namibia

1 Oct 2025 · 3 min read

Massey Ferguson: Celebrates over 40 years of exceptional service to Namibian farmers

Nestled in the heart of Namibia, Otjiwarongo Motors and Tractors (OMT) has become a cornerstone of the agricultural community. Founded in 1983, this family-owned business has dedicated ...

Mechanisation Namibia

15 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Farming is more than just a job

“Since childhood, I have been familiar with Massey Ferguson tractors. I grew up with them on the farm, and one thing that I can remember vividly, is that our Massey tractors barely stood ...

Mechanisation Namibia

27 Jul 2023 · 8 min read

John Deere: The farmer’s first choice

If you have ever been ready to get to work in your fields, only to find your equipment was not working, then you know the importance of reliability. Farming consists mainly of ...

Mechanisation Namibia

22 Jul 2022 · 5 min read

John Deere excels at NAMPO 2022

John Deere’s exhibition at NAMPO 2022 was once again something to see, from a tractor hanging upside down to the introduction of the gigantic X9 combine harvester. John Deere construction ...

Mechanisation Botswana Namibia Zambia Zimbabwe

27 Jun 2022 · 4 min read

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Crops

Namibian community gardeners take centre stage at Shoprite’s Market Day on World H...

Beetroot, carrots, chillies, herbs and other vegetables grown in a Namibian community garden were showcased and sold at Shoprite Lafrenz in Windhoek on Market Day on Thursday 28 May. This ...

Crops Namibia

9 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

NAM NEWS: DRONES AT NIGHT WORRISOME

Drone sightings reported in several areas across Namibia is raising concern of farmers who fear these drones may be connected to cattle theft and poaching. The Namibian Agricultural Union ...

Crops Namibia

13 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

Smart agriculture can change Namibia’s food security

Smart agriculture can address the four main challenges of Namibia’s food production, namely affordability, market access, climate resilience and long-term food stability. This will ...

Crops Namibia

3 Dec 2025 · 4 min read

Namibia’s food insecurity declines as rainfall boosts harvests

Namibia has recorded a remarkable decline in food insecurity, with the number of citizens facing acute food shortages dropping from 1,15 million in 2024 to approximately 456 000 in 2025, ...

Crops Namibia

18 Nov 2025 · 8 min read

Namibia news: NamSnails export first live snails to South Africa

NamSnails, based on 38 ha of land in the outside Swakopmund, is the first fully climate-controlled, large-scale snail farming venture in the country and on the continent. The 25 ...

Crops Namibia

9 Oct 2025 · 7 min read

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People

Workforce Staffing Namibia strengthens operations to support growth in oil & ...

Workforce Staffing Namibia, a leading provider of specialised workforce solutions, is bolstering its operations to address the growing needs of the country's burgeoning oil & gas, ...

Business People Namibia

12 Nov 2024 · 4 min read

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News & Events

World-class Veterinary Academic Hospital at the University of Namibia is completin...

The University of Namibia’s (UNAM) Veterinary Academic Hospital (VAH) represents the transition from Namibia largely relying on established government and private veterinary services to ...

News & Events Namibia

22 Sep 2026 · 6 min read

Namibia ramps up FMB biosecurity

Namibia has moved decisively to strengthen its biosecurity measures following a series of animal disease outbreaks in the region and beyond, underscoring the growing vulnerability of its ...

Livestock News & Events Namibia

18 Mar 2026 · 7 min read

Namibia News: UAE company’s investment to boost date production, job creation

The Namibian government has welcomed a major agricultural investment in the //Kharas Region, where Warifo Investment, a company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has invested N$500 ...

News & Events Namibia

3 Dec 2025 · 4 min read

Opinion piece: Mining smarter – how renewable energy is reshaping Namibia’s ...

Namibia is boldly staking its claim as a leader in renewable energy in southern Africa. With abundant solar resources, steady winds in select regions, and wide swathes of undeveloped land, ...

News & Events Namibia

20 Oct 2025 · 5 min read

New feedlot to boost small livestock farmers in Namibia

A new N$80 million cattle feedlot at the Etunda Irrigation Scheme in the Omasuti Region near Ruacana that will hold up to 1 000 cattle is aimed at boosting livestock production in the ...

News & Events Namibia

1 Aug 2025 · 2 min read

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