The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform is hosting a youth engagement event in Oniipa, in the Oshikoto Region. The purpose of this engagement is to educate the youth about available opportunities for active participation in sustainable agricultural practices, fisheries development, water security initiatives, and land reform programs. Ruthy Masake, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, is also expected to address the youth at this engagement. Report & video: Loise Shiimi | Ea

Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Mzwanele Nyhontso giving the remarks during the engagement session with Izwi Labantu Forum. The session also included the Ministry of Agriculture. #govzaupdates #dalrrdatwork #AcceleratingLandAccess @mzwanelenyhontso @governmentza | Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

SCIENCE FIRST … Director of aquaculture in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Rudi Cloete says science and reliable data must guide decisions on Namibia’s oceans. He made the remarks at the Ocean in Focus symposium at Swakopmund on Wednesday, where government, researchers, conservation groups and industry players met for two days to review the state of the marine environment. Cloete stressed the need to agree on priority marine research, improve data sharing and streng