Private Sector Credit Extension (PSCE) maintained its upward trajectory for the third consecutive month, rising to 3.0% year-on-year (y/y) in September, compared to 2.1% at the end of August. This marks the second time this year that the PSCE rate has exceeded 3%, refecting sustained growth momentum since April 2023. During Q3 2024, annual credit [...]
inspires future innovators Debmarine Namibia’s “I Love STEAM” initiative is igniting the imaginations of young learners, providing them with the tools and skills to become the innovators of tomorrow. Launched in partnership with Mindsinaction and Bold Creations, this transformative programme aims to expose primary school students to an integrated approach to science, technology, engineering, arts [...]
Swakopmund has become synonymous with something you would not necessarily associate with the picturesque coastal town better known for its colonial-era German architecture, prominent lighthouse and out-of-place guinea fowl roaming the streets in residential neighbourhoods. Over the years, a small leather shoe manufacturer has been steadily producing a type of footwear that is much loved [...]
Dark clouds gathered overhead, and a few rogue raindrops broke free, dotting the earth. A faint scent of petrichor filled the air, mingling with the hum of conversation. The scene was set: a gathering of travellers, united by their shared love for Namibia’s wild, vast, and enigmatic landscapes. Among them were those captivated by Kaokoland [...]
Reviving Kolmanskop The creak of near-century-old wood foors gives way, one careful foot in front of the other. By impulse, voices are brought to a whisper. A relentless wind sandblasts what is left of the windows as another grain of sand fnds its way to the corner of an abandoned house, joining the dune that [...]
This article will review the performance of cattle, small stock and pork marketing in the third quarter of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. Cattle sector An overall marginal increase in cattle marketing was recorded during the third quarter of 2024. Due to prevailing drought conditions coupled with better producer prices, slaughtering at [...]
Ace MuteloManager: Information SystemsLivestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia Namibia’s beef economy is dependent on exports for its sustainability and is impacted by international changes. The latest global outlook has highlighted significant changes in global meat markets. The outlook, compiled by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture [...]
Desmond Cloete, the marketing manager at the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia, who gave a brief overview of the pork market share promotion scheme and its importance in securing a future for pork production in Namibia. Global pork consumption is projected to grow 8% or 131,1 million tonnes by 2033. Asia, Latin America, [...]
LLPBN sponsor awards at Neudamm The Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) attended the University of Namibia’s (UNAM) prize-giving ceremony in September. The LLPBN sponsored two awards handed out to outstanding agricultural students. Nice Munekamba was the best student in the Animal Science programme (BSc Hons) and Aino Nambahu was the best animal [...]
Sustainability is the concept of meeting today's needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own. It encourages a balanced approach to using resources, taking only what we need while preserving essential resources for human survival. Sustainability involves taking conscious steps to balance environmental, social, and economic factors to ensure the long-term [...]
