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Ministry of Agriculture

Namibian government ministry conducting livestock support, disease control, land reform, and agricultural training initiatives; actively addressing locust outbreaks, FMD preparedness, and drought relief.

2025-12-072026-06-25
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  1. February 2026

  2. Informanté

    Ministry of Agriculture has animal health systems that are prepared and capable of responding effectively to potential FMD risks

    Source

    “While vigilance remains essential, she reassured farmers that Namibia's animal health systems are prepared and capable of responding effectively to any potential risks.”

    Agriculture minister warns farmers to stay alert against FMD

  3. New Era

    Government agencies, led by the Roads Authority and Ministry of Agriculture recently met with border-post stakeholders to inspect disinfection drive-through wash bays

    Source

    “Government agencies, led by the Roads Authority and Ministry of Agriculture, recently met with all border-post stakeholders, including immigration, to inspect the construction of disinfection drive-through wash bays at Noordoewer and Ariamsvlei for the control of FMD.”

    Namibia procures equipment, vaccines to combat FMD …as SA, Botswana battle disease

  4. Informanté

    Ministry of Agriculture has had an Annual Staff Address at which strategic objectives were outlined

    Source

    “The minister made these remarks at the Ministry's Annual Staff Address, during which she outlined the ministry's strategic objectives and key performance indicators.”

    Zaamwani calls on ministry staff to tackle bureaucratic delays
  5. December 2025

  6. The Namibian

    Ministry of Agriculture refused registration of StimBlue+, a fully organic seaweed extract product

    Source

    “Kelp Blue's proudly Namibian product, StimBlue+, a fully organic seaweed extract that significantly boosts crop yields and improves soil health, approved for use and distribution in 69 jurisdictions globally, was refused registration by the Ministry of Agriculture in January 2025 after four years of highly frustrating and inefficient interaction on the subject.”

    A Govt Not Interested in Jobs
Agriculture & Land

253 sheep redistributed to Hardap farmers under revolving scheme

The News

The Small Stock Revolving Scheme redistributed 253 sheep (13 rams and 240 ewes) to farmers in Hardap Region during 2025/26, with a further 168 animals planned for 2026/27. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Investment Fund initiative aims to provide vulnerable communal farmers with breeding flocks for sustainable income and food security.

Why it matters

Ministry redistributes 253 sheep to vulnerable Hardap farmers under revolving scheme to boost income and food security.

13 June 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 13 June

  1. 253 sheep redistributed to Hardap farmers under revolving scheme

    The Small Stock Revolving Scheme redistributed 253 sheep (13 rams and 240 ewes) to farmers in Hardap Region during 2025/26, with a further 168 animals planned for 2026/27. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Investment Fund initiative aims to provide vulnerable communal farmers with breeding flocks for sustainable income and food security.

    13 June 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 29 May

  1. Ministry combats locust outbreak in Hardap and Erongo regions

    Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture are conducting spraying operations against locust swarms detected in the Maltahöhe District and other areas of Hardap and Erongo regions, with swarms estimated at 5,000 to 10,000 locusts. Early response is critical to prevent damage to crops and horticultural activities before the locusts become fully airborne.

    29 May 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Ministry of Agriculture appoints Land Reform Advisory Commission

    The Ministry of Agriculture has appointed new members to the Land Reform Advisory Commission, which advises the Minister on acquisition, allocation and administration of commercial agricultural land for land reform purposes. The term of office runs from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029.

    26 May 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Agriculture ministry upgrading centres into training hubs by 2027

    The Ministry of Agriculture's Acting Executive Director announced plans to upgrade agricultural centres nationwide into fully operational agricultural training centres by 2027, with preparatory measures underway including staff recruitment, instructor training, and material development. The Tsumis Arid Zone Agricultural Centre, which operates a poultry project with more than 1,000 dual-purpose chickens, is participating in Phase II of the China-FAO-Namibia South-South Cooperation Project and is expected to strengthen farmers' skills through training and mentorship.

    20 May 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 27 April

  1. Agriculture Minister pushes cattle distribution in drought regions

    Minister of Agriculture Inge Zaamwani has urged the Livestock Support Programme to prioritise cattle distribution to drought-stricken farmers in 2025, particularly in Erongo, Kunene, and //Kharas regions where livestock losses have been severe.

    27 April 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 12 April

  1. Agriculture ministry deploys tractors to aid flooded crop rescue

    The agriculture ministry has deployed 10 tractors to help farmers in eight Zambezi region villages move harvested crops from flooded fields to higher ground. So far, 14 farmers have been assisted in relocating 57.5 tonnes of crops to safety, with the intervention continuing until mid-April 2026.

    12 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Communal farmers associations key to rural prosperity, governance improvements needed

    Communal farmers associations in Namibia remain underutilised despite their potential to drive employment, food security, and rural development. The article argues that independent auditing, trained administration, market partnerships, revenue diversification, and leveraging the resettlement programme are essential to transform these organisations from subsistence-level operations into engines of rural prosperity.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Kunene farmer pursues banana plantation despite water scarcity

    Bennie Ganuseb is working to establish a banana farm in Kunene's harsh climate, having reduced his plantation from over 500 trees to nearly zero due to water shortages. With support from the IREMA climate resilience project, he received 180 new banana trees and is now seeking funds for a solar-powered water system to revive his farm and supply local schools and communities.

    10 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 27 February

  1. Agriculture Ministry launches FMD support fund and task force

    Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture has established the Foot-and-Mouth Disease Support Fund and FMD Task Force to protect the livestock sector against potential outbreaks, with private sector pledges including N$2 million each from Bank Windhoek and FirstRand, and N$3 million annually from the Namibia Agricultural Union. The initiatives will support vaccination campaigns, border biosecurity, veterinary infrastructure, and farmer awareness programmes to safeguard Namibia's N$15 billion livestock industry.

    27 February 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Minister outlines support measures for unregistered veterinary graduates

    Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani has outlined interventions to support more than 30 veterinary graduates unable to practise due to unregistered status with the Namibian Veterinary Council, including three attempts at registration exams, temporary registration during preparation, UNAM's eight-week preparatory module (with 2024 fee coverage), and an internship programme facilitated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services.

    25 February 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 10 February

  1. Agriculture minister warns farmers to stay alert against FMD

    Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani has urged farmers, particularly in //Kharas Region, to remain vigilant against Foot-and-Mouth Disease, which is currently affecting South Africa and parts of Botswana. She called on farmers to monitor visitors from affected areas and ensure livestock transport trucks are properly disinfected, while the Ministry reassured that Namibia's animal health systems are prepared to respond to any potential risks.

    10 February 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 3 February

  1. Namibia stockpiles FMD vaccines as regional outbreaks spread

    Namibia has procured equipment, vaccines and materials to combat foot-and-mouth disease, and established mobile emergency stores to respond to suspected outbreaks. The move comes as South Africa and Botswana battle mounting FMD cases, prompting strict border controls and import bans to protect Namibia's status as one of Africa's few FMD-free countries.

    3 February 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 1 February

  1. Agriculture minister calls staff to cut bureaucratic delays

    Minister of Agriculture Inge Zaamwani has urged ministry staff to eliminate bureaucratic delays, strengthen leadership capabilities, and streamline internal processes to improve service delivery. She outlined the ministry's strategic objectives for 2024–2027, including food security, sustainable natural resource management, and equitable land reform, and emphasized that agriculture is the Eighth Administration's top priority.

    1 February 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 22 January

  1. Minister warns government bodies to pay outstanding municipal debts

    The Minister of Urban and Rural Development has warned ministries and councillors to settle outstanding municipal debts or face disconnections and sanctions. As of March 2025, local authorities and councils owed the Namibia Water Corporation N$2.4 billion, with the City of Windhoek reporting residents, businesses, and government combined owe the municipality N$1.2 billion.

    22 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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