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Simon Nghipandulwa

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  1. January 2026

  2. New Era

    Simon Nghipandulwa confirmed presence of grass locusts following rapid investigation

    Source

    “The ministry's spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa confirmed the presence of the grass locusts following a rapid investigation, stating that the locusts have been detected mostly on the grass and trees.”

    Grass locusts infest Nehale Lya Mpingana

  3. New Era

    Simon Nghipandulwa said the region has experienced three separate locust infestations since the start of the 2025/26 financial year

    Source

    “Ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa said the region has experienced three separate locust infestations since the start of the 2025/26 financial year, occurring between April and June, November and December, and again in January 2026.”

    Govt beefs up locust control measures in Zambezi

  4. The Namibian

    Simon Nghipandulwa confirmed the pest outbreak to The Namibian

    Source

    “Ministry of Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Land Reform spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa confirmed the outbreak to The Namibian yesterday, stating that they have been battling the outbreaks since September last year.”

    Pests hamper Zambezi farmers’ harvest hopes
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 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 →

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 →

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 →

  2. Grass locusts detected in Oshikoto as drought threatens crops

    The Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed grass locusts in Nehale Lya Mpingana and says control measures are ready if they spread to cultivated fields. Farmers in the north are also battling delayed rainfall that is wilting mahangu and other crops, raising fears of poor harvests.

    27 January 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 15 January

  1. Locusts and armyworms threaten Zambezi farmers' crops

    African migratory locusts and fall armyworms have infested multiple areas in the Zambezi region since September, destroying maize and other crops despite good rains and threatening household food security. The Ministry of Agriculture is conducting control measures with deployed teams, but affected farmers report repeated infestations and call for lasting solutions and compensation.

    15 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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