SOWING SEEDS OF RESILIENCE IN NAMIBIA

SOWING SEEDS OF RESILIENCE IN NAMIBIA In the remote village of Okakwiyu, where the wind carries the scent of tilled earth and the calls of livestock, 31-yearold Elise Amadhila is reshaping her life one crop and one animal at a time. At times, it has been a back-breaking efort. Located in Namibia’s Oshikoto Region, Okakwiyu […]

A GRANDMOTHER’S BATTLE TO FEED HER FAMILY IN NAMIBIA

A GRANDMOTHER’S BATTLE TO FEED HER FAMILY IN NAMIBIA Tucked away along a rugged gravel road, some fifty kilometers north of Outjo, lies the quiet and often-overlooked settlement of Farm Queen Sofia. Home to approximately six hundred residents, the farm, like many others scattered across Namibia’s Kunene Region, has withstood the worst of the El […]

FARMING WITH HOPE

FARMING WITH HOPE How Agroecology Eases Land Preparation for a Grandmother Agroecology is a holistic approach to farming that combines traditional agricultural knowledge with ecological principles. It promotes sustainable and resilient food systems by focusing on practices like crop diversification, soil health management and water conservation. This approach is particularly important in areas where water […]

A HISTORIC MOMENT: NANDI-NDAITWAH LEADS NAMIBIA INTO THE FUTURE

A HISTORIC MOMENT: NANDI-NDAITWAH LEADS NAMIBIA INTO THE FUTURE “We don’t inherit the earth, we borrow it from our children.” With the elections court challenge out of the way, Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah has officially been sworn in and serves as Namibia’s first female president. Serving with her will be her new cabinet, one I sincerely […]

SIKANJABUKA’S RISE IN BEEKEEPING

SIKANJABUKA’S RISE IN BEEKEEPING A few kilometres outside Katima Mulilo, in the northeastern Zambezi region, lies Sikanjabuka, a small rural community embracing sustainable development. Through the Namibian Integrated Landscape Approach for Enhancing Livelihoods and Environmental Governance (NILALEG), beekeeping has become a transformative initiative, merging environmental restoration with livelihood improvement. Today, 21 trained beekeepers generate income […]

GOOD RAINS BOOST WATER LEVELS

GOOD RAINS BOOST WATER LEVELS AS AUTHORITIES URGE SUSTAINABLE USE As Namibia experiences the current rainy season, the country’s water supply systems are undergoing critical assessments. Namibia Water Corporation Ltd (NamWater), the entity responsible for ensuring the sustainable distribution of water resources across the nation, has provided valuable insights into the state of water levels, […]

SUPPORTING RESILIENCE

SUPPORTING RESILIENCE Debmarine Namibia’s contribution to the OKAFA Adapt to Drought Project Debmarine Namibia continues to make meaningful contributions to Namibian communities through its Social Investment Fund. Recently, the company extended its support to the Okakarara Farmers’ Association (OKAFA) with a sponsorship aimed at addressing the challenges posed by climate change. The OKAFA Adapt to […]