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April fifth wettest in 45 years

2 weeks ago | we.com.na | Windhoek Express |Ellanie Smit

Record-breaking month for rainfall The full rainy season from October 2024 to April 2025 saw near-to-above-normal rainfall overall. 57 Seconds Ago - 2025-05-21 10:09:00 Ellanie SmitWINDHOEK This past April ranked as the fifth wettest on record in the last 45 years and recorded the lowest April temperatures since 2011. The Namibia Meteorological Services (NMS) reported in its latest rainfall bulletin that most parts of the country received above-normal rainfall during the month.
Citrus third most consumed fruit in Namibia

2 weeks ago | we.com.na | Windhoek Express |Ellanie Smit

Popular 97% of citrus produce consumed in Nambia is imported. 1 Hour Ago - 2025-05-21 00:00:00 Citrus ranks as the third most consumed fruit in Namibia, yet 96% of the products are imported, amounting to over N$57.6 million annually. This is according to the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB), which recently hosted a high-level Citrus Stakeholder Engagement in Tsumeb with key industry players.
Rand surges after South Africa flags inflation-target change

2 weeks ago | we.com.na | Windhoek Express |Robert Brand |Mpho Hlakudi

1 Hour Ago - 2025-05-20 00:00:00 The rand surged to its strongest level against the dollar in two months and government bond yields fell after South Africa’s deputy finance minister said an announcement on the country’s inflation-targeting regime is imminent.The South African Reserve Bank and National Treasury are “working very hard to establish the appropriate inflation framework” and an announcement would be made “very soon,” David Masondo said at an investor conference in Cape Town.
N$160 000 reward offered in Hardap rhino poaching case

2 weeks ago | we.com.na | Windhoek Express |Ellanie Smit

Orphaned calf survives A public appeal has been launched for information that leads to the arrest of the culprits, with all details assured to be treated in strict confidentiality. 3 Hours Ago - 2025-05-19 10:34:00 A reward of N$160 000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the poachers who killed a white rhino cow on a farm in the Hardap Region, leaving her calf orphaned. The rhino was found with the horn removed.
Anti-hunting pressure has been building up for years

3 weeks ago | we.com.na | Windhoek Express |Ellanie Smit

The pressure on trophy hunting is the result of a gradual shift in public perception, driven by historical, social, and ideological developments. 2 Hours Ago - 2025-05-16 00:00:00 The international hunting community has come under increasing pressure from anti-hunting voices in recent years. According to the Namibia Professional Hunting Association (NAPHA), this pressure has not happened suddenly, nor is it based on a single incident.
High mortality rate of giraffes unknown (Agrimonitor)

3 weeks ago | we.com.na | Windhoek Express |Ellanie Smit

Rabies tests being done Game farmers in Namibia have been asked to help identify the cause of recent high mortalities in Namibia 1 Hour Ago - 2025-05-15 00:00:00 Concern has been expressed about the unusually high number of unexplained giraffe mortalities that have recently been reported and could have a very negative impact on the wildlife in Namibia.
Grow winter crops driven by demand (AGRIMONITOR)

3 weeks ago | we.com.na | Windhoek Express |Ellanie Smit

Vegetables grown at the right time typically thrive and grow optimally During winter, farmers in these zones can grow a variety of winter vegetables such as onions, cabbage, lettuce, beetroot, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower to meet local demand. 1 Hour Ago - 2025-05-14 00:00:00 Wintertime offers an opportune time for farmers to grow a variety of crops that are driven by market demand.
New Namibia wildlife leadership program focuses on rhino conservation (AGRIMONITOR)

4 weeks ago | we.com.na | Windhoek Express |Ellanie Smit

1 Hour Ago - 2025-05-09 00:00:00 The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) and the Wildlife Conservation Network have partnered to launch a new wildlife leadership program focusing entirely on rhino conservation practitioners, which includes Namibia. The IRF said that the program will start this month and will include rhino professionals in Namibia, Zimbabwe and Kenya.
Namibia’s top teams dominate at Swakop Beach Volleyball Open

1 month ago | we.com.na | Windhoek Express |Adam Hartman

The Bank Windhoek Beach Volleyball Open concluded at The Mole in Swakopmund on Sunday with two straight-set victories in the men's and women's finals.
Saudi-backed port developer weighs Durban harbour deal

1 month ago | we.com.na | Windhoek Express |Loni Prinsloo |Mpho Hlakudi

1 Hour Ago - 2025-05-07 00:00:00 Saudi Arabian ports operator Red Sea Gateway Terminal, backed by the kingdom’s $925 billion sovereign wealth fund, is evaluating whether to bid to develop and run a fresh-produce terminal at Africa’s biggest maritime hub.South Africa’s state-owned ports operator on Monday issued requests for proposals for a terminal operator to build and manage the development at the Maydon Wharf at the port of Durban.