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Informanté
Romeo Muyunda said the decision to construct the fence forms part of the Ministry's ongoing programme to maintain and strengthen national veterinary infrastructure
“The ministry's spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, said the decision to construct the fence forms part of the Ministry's ongoing programme to maintain and strengthen national veterinary infrastructure and safeguard the country's livestock industry, with this particular project being fast-tracked due to the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) threat from South Africa.”
Agriculture Ministry plans to construct Namibia–South Africa veterinary fence amid FMD threat, contractors invited to bidInformanté
Romeo Muyunda said the project was fast-tracked in implementation due to imminent threat of FMD from South Africa
“"This specific project was fast-tracked in its implementation due to the imminent threat of FMD from South Africa, where positive cases have been recorded.”
Agriculture Ministry plans to construct Namibia–South Africa veterinary fence amid FMD threat, contractors invited to bidInformanté
Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda stated selection reflects international recognition of Namibia's achievements in water management
“According to the ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda, the selection is a major milestone for Namibia and reflects growing international recognition of the country's achievements in sustainable water resources management, climate adaptation and innovative water solutions.”
Namibia to host 2028 global water summit in WindhoekWindhoek Observer
Romeo Muyunda said selection of beneficiary schools rests solely with ministry of education
“Allexer Namundjembo The ministry of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform spokesperson Romeo Muyunda has said that it is not responsible for deciding which schools receive boreholes, saying the selection of beneficiary schools and priority areas rests solely with the ministry of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture (MEIYSAC).”
Agriculture ministry clarifies school borehole roleInformanté
Romeo Muyunda issued in media statement clarifying the ministry's position on the Red Line
“In a media statement issued by the ministry's spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, the ministry said media reports had misinterpreted a presentation made to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Urban and Rural Development and Land Reform.”
Ministry says Red Line removal remains government policyInformanté
Romeo Muyunda said allocation was not result of protest
“the ministry's spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, said the allocation was not a result of the protest.”
Fisheries ministry confirms horse mackerel quota allocation to Etosha FishingInformanté
Romeo Muyunda stated Government facilitated access to horse mackerel quotas for Etosha on several occasions since pilchard moratorium
“According to Muyunda, the Namibian Government has facilitated access to horse mackerel quotas for Etosha Fishing Corporation on several occasions since the pilchard moratorium was introduced.”
Fisheries ministry confirms horse mackerel quota allocation to Etosha FishingThe Namibian
Romeo Muyunda said project is currently at initial stage with trial crops planted
“Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform spokesperson Romeo Muyunda yesterday said the project is currently at its initial stage.”
Govt targets boreholes to boost Ekoka green schemeThe Namibian
Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda says quota holders may enter commercial arrangements with third parties to use allocated quotas
“These arrangements are therefore regarded as private business agreements between the quota holder and the third party," ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda says.”
DRC fishing deal was private – ministryInformanté
Romeo Muyunda revealed swarms have estimated population of 5,000 to 10,000 locusts
“The Ministry of Agriculture's spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, revealed that the swarms observed have an estimated population of between 5 000 and 10 000 locusts.”
Efforts underway to combat locust outbreak in Hardap RegionNamibia's Ministry of Agriculture and China's General Administration of Customs have signed a Protocol establishing phytosanitary requirements for fresh Namibian table grapes to access the Chinese market, with provisions for orchard registration, pest management, facility approval, and compliance checks.
14 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture and China's General Administration of Customs have signed a Protocol establishing phytosanitary requirements for fresh Namibian table grapes to access the Chinese market, with provisions for orchard registration, pest management, facility approval, and compliance checks.
14 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Agriculture is preparing to construct a veterinary cordon fence along the Namibia–South Africa border to safeguard the livestock sector and prevent the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease, with contractors invited to bid by 14 July 2026. The fence is intended to control livestock movement across the border and reduce the risk of transboundary animal diseases that could have serious economic implications for Namibia's livestock industry.
10 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia will host the 2028 International Network of Basin Organizations World Basin Summit in Windhoek, a selection that recognises the country's leadership in sustainable water management and positions it at the centre of international discussions on water security and climate resilience.
6 July 2026 · Informanté →
The agriculture ministry spokesperson said that the ministry does not decide which schools receive boreholes; that selection rests with the education ministry, which funds the programme while agriculture provides technical support during implementation.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform denied reports claiming it deemed removal of the Veterinary Cordon Fence (Red Line) impossible, stating that gradual removal aligned with the Second National Land Conference resolution remains official policy, supported by investments in veterinary infrastructure and ongoing reviews of policy frameworks.
27 June 2026 · Informanté →
Fisheries Minister Inge Zaamwani met with UN Environment Programme Executive Director Inger Andersen to discuss Namibia's environmental challenges and marine conservation goals. Namibia currently has approximately 1.7 per cent marine protection coverage and aims to reach 11 to 12 per cent by 2030, with five marine protected areas already declared and two further areas planned.
24 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Fisheries has allocated a portion of the horse mackerel quota to Etosha Fishing Corporation. The ministry's spokesperson said the allocation, which followed an employee protest over lack of quota allocations, was not a result of the demonstration but part of the Government's long-standing intervention to support employment and economic activity linked to the former pilchard sector.
24 June 2026 · Informanté →
The agriculture ministry is transforming the 140-hectare Ekoka brownfield in Ohangwena into an irrigated green scheme to boost food security. Currently at an initial stage with trial crops planted and four boreholes drilled, the project is transitioning from rain-fed to irrigation-based farming while feasibility studies on water and soil quality are underway.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's fisheries ministry says quota holders may enter private commercial agreements with third parties to use allocated quotas, a practice it characterizes as private business arrangements. The statement follows a disputed agreement between a DRC-linked entity and Namibian fishing companies over horse mackerel quota.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
A desert locust outbreak has been detected in parts of Erongo and Hardap, with swarms destroying grazing and vegetation across at least 15 farms covering 300–400 square kilometres. The Ministry of Agriculture says the locusts are in the flying stage, making control difficult, and has deployed vehicle-mounted sprayers to contain the outbreak.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Progress Farming Co. faces possible charges for advertising the auctioning of Farm Neu Progress No. 506 in Khomas without the Ministry of Agriculture's approval. The ministry says the advertisement falsely claimed the farm is open to international buyers without government approval, contradicting Namibian agricultural land transaction laws.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Agriculture has clarified that farm Neu Progress in the Khomas region lies within expanded Windhoek local authority boundaries established in 2011, meaning the Agricultural (Commercial) Land Reform Act of 1995 does not apply to it, and provisions including the government's right of first refusal and ministerial consent for foreign ownership are not applicable.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Navy apprehended the foreign vessel Fu Yuan Yu 9878 near the Angolan border for illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, with the vessel fully loaded with fish and its Automatic Identification System disabled. The 22-member crew, comprising four Chinese and 18 Angolan nationals, was detained, and a Ministry spokesperson stated the government is committed to protecting Namibia's fisheries resources and enforcing its regulations.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Global Water Partnership Organisation has relocated its headquarters from Sweden to Windhoek, with operations expected to commence on 23 May following a headquarters agreement signed with the Namibian government. The GWPO chief executive described the move as historic, marking the first time a global intergovernmental water organisation will be headquartered in the Global South.
12 May 2026 · New Era →
Pilchard bycatch has risen sharply from 608 tonnes in 2020 to more than 11,000 tonnes in both 2024 and 2025, with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform warning that increasing bycatch could threaten marine biodiversity and fish stocks if not properly managed.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The government may have lost N$157.5 million from 17,500 tonnes of hake caught as bycatch by 15 horse mackerel freezer trawlers in 2025. The Ministry of Agriculture has admitted that current penalties may not be stopping repeat offenders, with hake bycatch in the horse mackerel fishery increasing sharply from 3,203 tonnes in 2020 to 17,500 tonnes in 2025.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani has questioned a N$179 million quotation from August 26 Construction for a 400-kilometre border fence project along the Namibia-South Africa border aimed at containing foot-and-mouth disease, citing cost concerns and procurement issues.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has clarified that a temporary relaxation of trawling restrictions for wet-landed horse mackerel applies only between latitudes 22° South and 24° South, allowing trawling in waters shallower than 200 meters down to 150 meters from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027. The ministry said exclusive offshore areas for the subsector south of latitude 22° South have not yet been finalised and will be identified after consultations with the fishing industry.
6 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Cabinet has approved a temporary 12-month change allowing wet-landed horse mackerel trawling within shallower waters (down to 150 metres depth) between latitudes 22°S and 24°S, effective May 2026. The Ministry of Fisheries will identify exclusive fishing zones for the subsector after consulting the industry and stakeholders.
4 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Fisheries has restricted a temporary relaxation of trawling in waters shallower than the 200-metre isobath to a defined zone between latitudes 22°S and 24°S, applying only to the wet-landed horse mackerel subsector. The clarification was issued to address confusion about how Cabinet's decision would be applied, with further zone specifications and consultations to follow.
3 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The agriculture ministry clarified that confusion over hand, foot and mouth disease reported at Windhoek Gymnasium does not indicate a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in livestock. The ministry explained the two diseases are distinct: hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral illness affecting humans, while foot-and-mouth disease affects cloven-hoofed animals.
29 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The government will turn the 200-metre isobath trawling prohibition into law by September. Cabinet's recent decision to allow limited fishing in the zone is temporary and will end in 2027.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has officially inaugurated the National Sanitary and Phytosanitary Committee to regulate Namibia's food safety, animal and plant health measures and ensure compliance with international standards. The three-year committee will coordinate science-based measures, facilitate safe trade in agricultural and food products, and strengthen Namibia's participation in regional and multilateral trade systems.
24 April 2026 · Informanté →
The agriculture ministry created a price equalisation fund approved by Cabinet in 2024 to help livestock producers north of the veterinary cordon fence, but the Namibia National Farmers Union says implementation has stalled. A ministry spokesperson confirmed a misunderstanding between finance and agriculture ministries diverted initial funding, though N$50 million has been allocated in the 2026/27 budget.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's agriculture ministry is implementing floodwater and rainwater harvesting across the country to improve water security and build climate resilience against recurring droughts and floods. Six earth dams have been completed so far out of a target of 17, with additional dams finished in various regions last year.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Agriculture has begun moving salvageable crops from flood-affected farmers in Zambezi region to higher ground, having already helped 14 farmers relocate their harvests across multiple areas and deployed 10 tractors. The ministry, which is also providing water tanks and sanitation facilities to relocation centres, plans to continue the operation until 17 April and will then review next steps.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The agriculture ministry has denied allegations of importing bees from South Africa to boost blueberry harvests, stating that the last application was rejected in 2024 due to South Africa's inability to provide health assurances. The rejection comes amid concerns from local beekeepers and the Namibian Beekeeping Association about threats to native bees and the lack of adequate quarantine systems.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Seasonal flooding has disrupted the Ministry of Agriculture's spraying campaign against a locust outbreak in the Zambezi region that has threatened crop fields and livelihoods since January. By early March, the ministry had sprayed 7,124 hectares of an identified 32,896 hectares using ground teams and drones before floods brought operations to a halt.
9 April 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Agriculture says seasonal floods in the Zambezi region have halted spraying efforts against locusts that have infested hundreds of crop fields and grazing areas since January. So far, 7,124 of 32,896 hectares of infested areas have been sprayed, and spraying is expected to resume once floodwater subsides.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →