THE RESILIENT MUSTARD BUSH: NAMIBIA’S EVERGREEN SURVIVOR

THE RESILIENT MUSTARD BUSH: NAMIBIA’S EVERGREEN SURVIVOR Scientific name: Salvadora Persica Common name: Mustard bush It is probably too early to conclude that we are facing another dry spell. The early rainfall in September and October 2024 offered a pleasant reprieve when landscapes looked bright and green. I loved the sight of the mopane trees […]

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, […]