… The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations in Namibia also supplied poultry production equipment and materials valued at about N$133 000, including feed crushers, feed mixers, heaters and straw shredders. …
China-backed agricultural project trains 121 farmersNamibia Minute.
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- May 2026
… The ministers thanked development partners, including the Global Environment Facility, Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations Development Programme, the European Union and the German government through GIZ, for supporting regional programmes. …
BCC approves new regional marine protection plan… The initiative brings together agencies such as the Food and Agriculture Organization, the International Labour Organization and the United Nations Development Programme to support employment creation, skills development and entrepreneurship. …
UN calls for coordinated action to accelerate Namibia’s 500,000-job target- April 2026
… The DSL-IP Namibia Child Project is run by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, with support from the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation and the Global Environment Facility. …
The Kavango East celebrates International Day of Forests- March 2026
… It is a declaration of shared intent, a covenant between the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations and the Government of the Republic of Namibia to work together, deliberately and urgently, to transform the agrifood systems that Namibians depend upon for their s …
FAO representative Patrice Talla Takoukam at Namibia country programme framework 2025–2029 signing… The training was organised under the European Union-funded Stosar II programme in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organisation and the SADC. …
Fruit flies threaten grape exports… The conference, held in Cape Town, South Africa, brought together experts from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), and several countries in the region to exchange knowledge on managing transboundary animal diseases and str …
Namibian delegation attends Foot and Mouth Disease conference in Cape Town- February 2026
Staff Reporter THE National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) are stepping up efforts to train horticultural farmers, particularly those in Namibia’s table grape industry, on managing fruit flies, one of the most invasive and des …
FAO, NPPO host workshop to shield grape farms from fruit fly threatStaff Reporter THE Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR), the Japanese Embassy and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) on Saturday launched a new Japan-funded project in Otjiwarongo aimed at strengthening drought resilience and food security a …
Japan-funded project launched to boost drought resilience among farmers- January 2026
… Nghipandulwa said government is also engaging partners such as the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Namibia Agronomic Board, Environmental Investment Fund and security ministries to support drone surveillance and explore possible aerial spraying. …
Govt beefs up locust control measures in Zambezi
Tourism & Environment
Benguela Current ministers approve five-year ocean management plan
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Fisheries, environment and oceans ministers from Angola, Namibia and South Africa approved a five-year Strategic Action Plan for 2023–2028 to strengthen sustainable management of the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem, with key commitments including regional cooperation, scientific research, data sharing and combating illegal fishing.
Why it matters
Fisheries ministers from Angola, Namibia and South Africa approved a five-year ocean management plan for the Benguela Current, advancing regional cooperation.
19 May 2026 · Informanté →
Yesterday
Benguela Current ministers approve five-year ocean management plan
Fisheries, environment and oceans ministers from Angola, Namibia and South Africa approved a five-year Strategic Action Plan for 2023–2028 to strengthen sustainable management of the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem, with key commitments including regional cooperation, scientific research, data sharing and combating illegal fishing.
19 May 2026 · Informanté →
Monday 18 May
China-backed agricultural centre trains 121 farmers in poultry techniques
Namibia and China are reviewing progress under a joint agricultural cooperation programme at the Tsumis Arid Zone Agricultural Centre in Hardap, which has conducted five training sessions reaching 121 farmers and staff members—exceeding its initial plan of four sessions for about 80 participants. The China-FAO-Namibia South-South Cooperation Project, now in its second phase through the end of this year, covers poultry farming, seed production, plant protection, aquaculture, and soil fertility management.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
BCC approves regional marine protection plan for 2023-2028
The Benguela Current Convention approved a new strategic action plan at its ministerial conference in Luanda, aimed at strengthening marine protection, combating illegal fishing, and promoting sustainable blue economy across Angola, Namibia and South Africa. Namibia handed the BCC chairpersonship to Angola during the meeting.
18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Saturday 9 May
UN coordinator calls for coordinated action on job creation
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Namibia has called for stronger coordination and expanded support for small businesses to help Namibia achieve its target of creating 500,000 jobs. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency, youth unemployment stood at around 44% in 2023.
9 May 2026 · Informanté →
Friday 10 April
Kavango East celebrates forests' role in livelihoods and economies
Communities, government leaders and development partners gathered in Kavango East on 23 March to commemorate International Day of Forests, emphasizing sustainable forest management and highlighting how forest resources support livelihoods through activities like woodcraft production. The event, hosted under the Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Programme, featured a tree-planting ceremony, an indigenous walk to observe tree species, and an information-sharing session on the ecological, cultural and economic importance of indigenous trees.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 26 March
FAO and Namibia sign five-year agrifood systems partnership framework
The Food and Agriculture Organisation and the Namibian government have signed a 2025–2029 country programme framework to address food insecurity affecting 57.2% of the population. The partnership, with three strategic priorities including policy strengthening, value chain development and green growth, aims to reduce dependence on food imports and improve nutrition across the country.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 18 March
Fruit flies threaten Namibia's table grape export sector
The government warns that invasive fruit fly species, particularly the oriental fruit fly, pose a growing threat to Namibia's horticultural sector and table grape exports along the Orange River. A workshop organised by the EU-funded Stosar II programme brought together stakeholders to strengthen pest surveillance, identification and control systems to meet international phytosanitary requirements and protect market access.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 9 March
Namibian delegation shares FMD control strategies at Cape Town conference
Namibian livestock and veterinary representatives participated in the 2026 International Forum for Transboundary Animal Diseases and Food Safety Conference in Cape Town, where regional and international experts discussed strategies to prevent and control Foot and Mouth Disease in Southern Africa. The conference emphasised the importance of surveillance, early detection, regional coordination, and cross-border communication, with several partners expressing interest in supporting Namibia's efforts to maintain its FMD-free zone without vaccination.
9 March 2026 · Informanté →
Wednesday 25 February
FAO, NPPO train grape farmers on fruit fly pest management
The National Plant Protection Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization held a capacity-building workshop in Aussenkehr to train horticultural farmers, especially table grape growers, on managing the Oriental Fruit Fly, which threatens Namibia's table grape industry along the Orange River and limits access to international markets. The workshop aimed to strengthen compliance with international phytosanitary standards and enhance export competitiveness through practical training and farm profiling.
25 February 2026 · Informanté →
Sunday 8 February
Japan-funded project launches to strengthen farmers' drought resilience
The Ministry of Agriculture, Japanese Embassy, and Food and Agriculture Organisation launched a Japan-funded initiative in Otjiwarongo to support farming communities across five regions with adaptive agriculture technologies, training, and improved drought preparedness, targeting about 6,000 households and roughly 24,000 people. The programme will run until November 2027 and will provide climate-smart technologies such as solar-powered irrigation, hydroponics, and shade-net structures, with a focus on empowering women and youth.
8 February 2026 · Informanté →
Tuesday 27 January
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 →