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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Environmental Investment Fund

Also known as: EIF · Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia

Namibian fund supporting renewable energy, water access, livestock, and waste management projects through environmental levies and government allocations.

Agriculture & Land

Woman farmer grows herd from 7 to 100 goats through government programme

The News

Ingrid Heigan, a beneficiary of the government's goat loan rotation programme supported by the Environmental Investment Fund, has expanded her herd from the initial 21 goats she received in 2020 to 100 animals over seven years of farming in Kunene region, despite severe drought. The initiative lends goats to farmers who must return 20 female offspring after five years to pass them to another farmer, and plans to replicate the scheme in southern Namibia.

13 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 13 February

  1. Woman farmer grows herd from 7 to 100 goats through government programme

    Ingrid Heigan, a beneficiary of the government's goat loan rotation programme supported by the Environmental Investment Fund, has expanded her herd from the initial 21 goats she received in 2020 to 100 animals over seven years of farming in Kunene region, despite severe drought. The initiative lends goats to farmers who must return 20 female offspring after five years to pass them to another farmer, and plans to replicate the scheme in southern Namibia.

    13 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 February

  1. Desalinated boreholes improve water access for rural farmers

    A water softening project by the Environmental Investment Fund has installed desalinated boreholes in rural communities including Petrusfontein in Kunene, providing fresh drinking water and reducing livestock feeding costs for farmers who previously relied on salty water. The initiative, a collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, has covered 17 borehole sites across six regions since 2022.

    12 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 February

  1. Parliament calls for stronger natural resources policies and funding

    Namibia's Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has recommended stronger policies, funding, and inter-ministerial collaboration to unlock the country's resource potential and align sector strategies with national development priorities including Vision 2030. The mining sector contributed 13.3% to GDP in 2024, while the government received N$7.32 billion in mining revenue, but challenges persist in land reform, energy, and conservation funding.

    6 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 3 February

  1. DBN approves N$15m in youth enterprise funding

    The Development Bank of Namibia has approved approximately N$15 million through the National Youth Development Fund to support 46 youth-owned enterprises aged 18 to 45, with collateral-free financing ranging from N$60,000 to over N$1 million at interest rates of 2–4% per annum. The Fund, launched in September 2024, continues to accept applications on a rolling basis through regional governors and participating development finance institutions.

    3 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. Youth fund approves N$14.9m for 30 businesses

    The National Youth Development Fund has approved N$14.9 million in financing for 30 businesses and expects to create 147 jobs. The fund, launched in September 2025 with N$500 million allocated, offers collateral-free loans at 2% to 4% interest to young Namibians aged 18 to 45 to boost entrepreneurship and reduce youth unemployment.

    3 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 1 February

  1. Youth fund approves N$14.9m for 46 young entrepreneurs

    The National Youth Development Fund has approved N$14.9 million in financing for 46 youth-owned businesses through the Development Bank of Namibia, with about 40 additional applications under assessment. The fund, a N$500 million initiative supporting Namibians aged 18–35, offers loans from N$60,000 to N$1 million at interest rates from 2%, with no collateral required.

    1 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Ministry intensifies locust control in Zambezi amid crop threats

    The Ministry of Agriculture has ramped up operations in Zambezi region after three separate African migratory locust outbreaks since April 2025, with current infestations concentrated in Muyako, Masokotwani and Chinchimani threatening maize and millet crops. Control teams have scouted 3,119 hectares and treated 947 hectares, but face challenges including equipment breakdowns and weather constraints; officials are engaging international partners including the FAO for drone surveillance and aerial spraying support.

    27 January 2026 · New Era →

Monday 26 January

  1. Deputy minister urges youth toward modern, value-driven agriculture

    Deputy agriculture minister Ruthy Masake told young Namibians at an Oniipa engagement that the future of agriculture rests in their hands, urging them to embrace modern farming practices and access low-interest loans through the National Youth Development Fund launched in September 2025. Legislator Willem Amutenya stressed the need to commercialise production on communal land and secure reliable markets for northern region produce.

    26 January 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 24 January

  1. Deputy Minister urges Oshikoto youth to pursue agricultural opportunities

    Namibia's Deputy Minister of Agriculture has encouraged young people in Oshikoto Region to engage in farming and livestock enterprises, highlighting the region's fertile soils, rainfall, and labour advantages. She detailed government support mechanisms including the National Youth Development Fund, which offers collateral-free loans at 2–4% interest for agricultural ventures targeting youth aged 18–45, along with backing from the Development Bank of Namibia and Agribank.

    24 January 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 23 January

  1. EIF installs water treatment systems at 17 boreholes nationwide

    The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia, partnered with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, has installed water softening and treatment systems at 17 borehole sites across the country to address high groundwater salinity and improve access to safe drinking water for rural communities. The ministry budgeted N$40 million for the planning and design of site-specific solutions including reverse osmosis systems and solar-powered installations, benefiting over 1,000 households and creating 127 temporary jobs during construction.

    23 January 2026 · New Era →

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