Namibia’s agricultural sector is drawing valuable lessons from Kenya’s cooperative farming systems as policymakers, agribusiness leaders and farmers search for solutions to rural poverty, food insecurity and low agricultural productivity. A recent visit by a Namibian agricultural delegation to Kenya highlighted how small-scale mixed farming and cooperative models are helping Kenyan farmers generate sustainable incomes ...

Namibia continues to rely heavily on imported potatoes, with the country sourcing approximately 66% of domestic demand from South Africa during 2025 despite ongoing efforts to expand local production. According to the Agriculture and Fishing Indicators Bulletin compiled by the Namibia Statistics Agency, Namibia spent around N$226.6 million (US$12.5 million) on potato imports during 2025, ...

BMG – an authorised distributor for over 50 years of Bijur Delimon lubrication systems – supplies and supports the full range of manual and fully automated lubrication equipment throughout Southern and Central Africa. Five-decade partnership delivers dependable lubrication solutions. “Through this partnership – which has been in place since1974 – we are able to offer ...

Namibia’s agricultural sector posted a surplus of approximately US$8.0 million for the financial year ending 31 March 2025, according to the Namibian Agronomic Board. In a statement issued on 8 January 2026, the board reported a surplus of N$152.3 million, up from N$107.6 million recorded in the previous financial year. The improved performance was attributed ...

Across Southern Africa, growing human–elephant conflict is forcing communities, governments and conservation groups to rethink how people and wildlife share land. As elephants increasingly move beyond protected areas into farming zones, crop losses, damaged infrastructure and safety risks have triggered renewed calls for culling in countries such as Zimbabwe. Research shows tolerance depends largely on ...

By Brandon Moss Namibia has announced a bold plan to invest N$250 million over the next five years to expand its citrus industry, a move that officials say will reduce reliance on imports and position the country as a regional exporter. The initiative, confirmed yesterday, will fund the establishment of new orchards, the installation of ...

In a move that signals Namibia’s agricultural ambitions, the government has unveiled a $250 million citrus development plan aimed at transforming the country into a regional citrus powerhouse. The initiative, announced on September 20th, is part of a broader import substitution strategy following South Africa’s recent export restrictions. The investment will fund irrigation infrastructure, cold ...

Namibia’s Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled a N$250 million investment plan to expand citrus production over the next five years. The initiative targets: • Irrigation infrastructure upgrades in key citrus zones like Kavango East and Otjozondjupa • Cold chain development to support export logistics • Farmer training programs on pest management and international quality standards ...

By Brandon Moss  Namibia is making a bold bet on citrus. With rising demand for oranges, lemons, and grapefruit across southern Africa and the Middle East, the government has committed N$250 million over five years to expand citrus production. The investment will fund new orchards in the Kavango East and Zambezi regions, install drip irrigation ...

Published: July 11, 2025 Written by AgriFocus Africa Editorial Team In a strategic move that promises to reshape Southern Africa’s energy map, Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery is preparing to construct high-capacity fuel storage tanks in Walvis Bay, Namibia. These tanks—designed to hold a staggering 1.6 million barrels of petrol and diesel—will serve as a distribution ...