President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed satisfaction with progress at the Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme in Kavango East Region after the project reached full utilisation of its agricultural land for the first time. The President reaffirmed that Green Scheme projects will remain a Government priority with regular oversight to ensure sustained agricultural growth.
2 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Sinomine Tsumeb Community Trust is advertising a 12-hectare commercial agricultural plot at Stampriet in Hardap for rent, equipped with six climate-controlled greenhouses for peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers, and two chicken coops with capacity for 8,000 chickens per cycle. A compulsory site meeting is scheduled for 12 June for interested applicants.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Musese Green Scheme in Kavango West harvested about 4,800 tonnes of maize this season, but excessive rainfall at the start of the rainy season damaged crops and promoted weed growth. The scheme's private operator planted 600 hectares with maize, saying private management is key to green scheme success in Namibia.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited Sikondo Green Scheme in Kavango West and praised its garlic trial on one hectare, the farm's first production of the high-value, low-maintenance crop. The farm is also piloting green pepper and cabbage alongside a rice research and development trial.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah visited Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme in Kavango East and applauded its achievement of fully utilising all 311 hectares for the first time, with maize planted on every centre pivot and an expected harvest of 1,900–2,000 tonnes despite electricity outages and storm damage.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the Sikondo Green Scheme Irrigation Project in Kavango West Region to assess agricultural productivity and operational progress as part of her national familiarisation tour of Namibia's green schemes.
2 June 2026 · Informanté →
Commercial and communal farmers in Namibia's Omaheke region, particularly around Witvlei, are experiencing heavy losses from livestock theft by poachers, with increasing brutality reported.
2 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →