Namibia Minute.
Friday, 24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Organization

Agra

Also known as: Agra ProVision · Agra Limited · Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa

Agra ProVision — agricultural firm running training academy and horticultural programs across Namibia, partnering with B2Gold on bursaries and supporting beekeeping initiatives.

Agriculture & Land

Namibia's poultry sector meets 85% of local demand

The News

Namibia is self-sufficient in eggs and meets over 85% of its poultry demand through domestic production, which grew to a production value of N$1.74 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand further. The Poultry Producers' Association noted significant growth potential, though the sector faces supply gaps in processed poultry products and seeks export opportunities leveraging the country's disease-free status.

8 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Namibia's poultry sector meets 85% of local demand

    Namibia is self-sufficient in eggs and meets over 85% of its poultry demand through domestic production, which grew to a production value of N$1.74 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand further. The Poultry Producers' Association noted significant growth potential, though the sector faces supply gaps in processed poultry products and seeks export opportunities leveraging the country's disease-free status.

    8 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 7 April

  1. B2Gold-backed grants support 20 agricultural students

    Agra Agricultural Academy has announced a grant programme for 20 selected candidates, supported by a four-year N$560,000 annual commitment from B2Gold Namibia. The programme provides accredited training in Plant and Animal Production to students from Northern Namibia, focusing on practical skills and industry application.

    7 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 3 April

  1. B2Gold and Agra launch agricultural bursary scheme

    Mining company B2Gold and agricultural firm Agra ProVision launched their first joint bursary scheme, awarding 20 bursaries to students for practical training in plant and animal production through Agra's Agricultural Academy. B2Gold committed N$560,000 annually over four years to address Namibia's agricultural skills gap.

    3 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 April

  1. Fuel panic buying surges ahead of April price increases

    Motorists queued at service stations across Namibia yesterday to fill up before fuel prices rise by N$2.50 per litre for petrol and N$4 per litre for diesel on 1 April, prompting panic buying, hoarding, and complaints that wholesalers are withholding contracted supplies to profit from higher prices. The government says sufficient stocks exist and has reduced levies by 50%, but restrictions on bulk purchases by retailers like Agra are disrupting farming operations.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 March

  1. Kunene trains 15 beekeepers in honey production skills

    The Kunene Governor's office, working with Agra ProVision, trained 15 participants in modern beekeeping techniques and financial management. Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua aims to expand the programme to 200 beehive outlets across the region, using profits from initial sales to train additional beekeepers and create livelihoods.

    19 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. President pledges N$10,000 to Ondangwa Trade Exhibition

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has pledged N$10,000 towards the upcoming Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition scheduled for 24 April to 2 May, with Vice President Lucia Witbooi describing it as an investment in the country's economic future. Local businesses and individuals have pledged about N$885,000 in total support for the event, themed "Connecting Local Trade to the World," which aims to empower local enterprises and develop Ondangwa into a world-class convention and events destination.

    17 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. Namibia launches N$13 million foot-and-mouth disease fund

    Namibia's newly established foot-and-mouth disease support fund, organized by farmers' unions, the Directorate of Veterinary Services, and the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia, has raised N$12.76 million from corporations and unions to strengthen biosecurity and emergency response. The fund aims to raise N$50 million to complement N$57 million allocated by the agriculture ministry for awareness, prevention, and rapid response efforts.

    3 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 February

  1. Nedbank golf series funds agricultural training across Namibia

    The 2026 Nedbank for Good Series has returned with a focus on inclusive agricultural development, raising funds for training projects nationwide. Since 2024, the initiative has generated over N$500,000 for Agra ProVision, supporting horticultural training at 14 sites and reaching 206 participants in the 2025 cycle.

    27 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibia launches FMD support fund with N$11 million pledged

    The foot-and-mouth disease support fund was officially launched at the agriculture ministry with industry pledges of N$11 million. The fund, a coordinated effort between the four national farmers' unions and the Directorate of Veterinary Services, aims to finance awareness programmes, farmer training, and rapid responses to any outbreak, with a first-phase target of N$50 million.

    27 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 February

  1. FMD vaccination would cost Namibia premium beef export markets

    Namibia's livestock industry has warned that vaccinating against foot-and-mouth disease would severely damage the sector by making the country ineligible for premium markets such as the EU, UK, and US, which collectively import the majority of Namibian beef at high-value prices. Officials stress that Namibia's status as "FMD-free without vaccination" is crucial for market access, and any vaccination south of the veterinary fence is illegal; the Directorate of Veterinary Services has warned it will confiscate and cull illegally vaccinated cattle.

    26 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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