Namibia Minute.
24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Simon Nghipandulwa

Also known as: Nghipandulwa · Emilia Nghipandulwa · Job Nghipandulwa · Ndako Nghipandulwa

Namibian entrepreneur who founded Nalago Skincare, producing cold-pressed oil from Kalahari melon seeds sourced from northern households.

Agriculture & Land

Northern cattle price fund approved but not yet implemented

The News

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 →

Friday 17 April

  1. Northern cattle price fund approved but not yet implemented

    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 →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Namibian entrepreneur builds skincare business from Kalahari melon seeds

    Job Nghipandulwa founded Nalago Skincare after discovering that Kalahari melon seeds, long overlooked in northern Namibia, contain valuable nutrients like antioxidants and Vitamin E beneficial for skincare. The company, which made its first sale in April 2024, sources seeds directly from households, creating new income opportunities for rural families while producing natural cold-pressed skincare oil.

    11 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Mpasinkuru auction struggles to attract local Kavango buyers

    The monthly Mpasinkuru cattle and goat auction in Kavango West is drawing few local buyers, despite animals fetching near N$1 million and offering superior grazing quality; most buyers come from the Oshana, Ohangwena, and Omusati regions, while an Agriculture Ministry official says the auction remains the fairest market mechanism for local farmers.

    4 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 February

  1. Artist uses discarded road signs to celebrate construction workers

    Visual artist Ndako Nghipandulwa has created a 12-work series titled "Job is Job" using discarded road signs to honour construction workers and celebrate the dignity of everyday work. The Windhoek City Police warned that altering public road signs is illegal, though Nghipandulwa's works were made from signs already being discarded and not in active use.

    27 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Agriculture ministry leases Uvhungu-Vhungu green scheme to private operators

    The Namibian agriculture ministry is preparing to lease the Uvhungu-Vhungu green scheme to private operators to improve operational efficiency, investment, and food security. The 773-hectare facility, which includes irrigated farmland and a dairy component, is undergoing infrastructure upgrades including power and water connections before leasing, with talks already underway with O&L Namibia Dairies.

    25 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 11 February

  1. Government asserts readiness for foot-and-mouth disease threat

    The Ministry of Agriculture says Namibia's animal health systems are prepared to respond to foot-and-mouth disease risks from neighbouring countries experiencing outbreaks, and has implemented preventive measures including veterinary controls at ports of entry and a ban on meat and dairy imports from South Africa since September.

    11 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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 →

Monday 9 February

  1. Agriculture ministry assures farmers as foot-and-mouth disease threatens region

    The Ministry of Agriculture has urged the public not to panic over foot-and-mouth disease spreading from neighbouring countries, saying the government has put preventive measures in place and that Namibia's animal health systems are prepared to respond. The ministry encourages farmers to report suspected cases and emphasised the importance of regional cooperation to contain the outbreak.

    9 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 February

  1. Namibia blocks South Africa-Lesotho water project phase two

    Namibia has refused to approve Phase 2 of the South Africa-Lesotho Highlands Water Project, citing concerns about reduced downstream water flows on the Orange River and potential damage to its irrigation schemes, mining, and power projects. The ministry says the blockade will stand until South Africa commits to jointly developing the Noordoewer-Vioolsdrift Dam as a mitigation measure.

    6 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 29 January

  1. Agriculture ministry scales up green scheme production for 2025/2026

    Namibia's agriculture ministry is expanding green scheme projects nationwide to increase crop production and food security. Multiple schemes are targeting significantly higher yields this season—including Sikondo aiming to double production to 3,129 tonnes, Ndonga Linena projecting a 40% increase to 8,640 tonnes, and Etunda targeting 3,600 tonnes—through expanded cultivated areas, rehabilitated irrigation infrastructure, and improved farming technologies.

    29 January 2026 · New Era →

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