The inauguration of the inaugural Community Seed Bank this week in Kavango West marked a significant stride in safeguarding local seed varieties, prioritizing biodiversity conservation, and reinforcing food security, the Environment Investment Fund (EIF) said in an announcement. Lot Ndamanomhata, the spokesperson for EIF, underscored the pivotal role of the newly launched seed bank in...
December 13, 2024
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Namibia launches first seed bank for biodiversity protection – Namibia Daily News
Nkurenkuru, Nov. 15 — Namibia has launched its first Community Seed Bank in Kavango West, one of the country’s 14 regions, to safeguard local seed varieties to promote biodiversity and ensure food security, the Environment Investment Fund (EIF), an environmental fund of Namibia, said Tuesday. EIF spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata said in a statement that the...
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Namibia’s first Seed bank opens its doors
Namibia’s first community seed bank opened its doors at Sharukwe village in Kavango West. The project, which cost more than N$500,000 to set up, was funded by GIZ, MTC, and the Environmental Investment Fund. Community Seed Banks are used to collect, store, and protect local seeds. Community seed banks can help farmers access seeds to...
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2023 OM SEED initiative concludes – Seaweed to skincare project wins first prize in Erongo
The Old Mutual Namibia Foundation, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Accelerator Lab recently announced the successful winners of the 2023 OM SEED Erongo Region. Leading this wave of innovation from the Erongo Region is Bianca Guriras, the visionary founder of Guriras Organic Skincare, who walks away with the first prize of...
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Seaweed to Skincare: Erongo’s OM SEED 2023 Champ Crafts Organic Soap
From the vibrant landscapes of the North to the scenic Coast, the 2023 Old Mutual Sustainable Economic & Empowerment Drive (OM SEED 2.0) initiative has illuminated Namibia’s enterprising spirit. With winner’s coming from the Kavango East Region, Hardap Region, and finally the Erongo Region. This initiative has now concluded, leaving nine remarkable individuals beaming as...
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OM SEED Honors Hardap Region Winners – Namibia Daily News
By Staff Reporter Windhoek, Aug. 21 – The Old Mutual Sustainable Economic & Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) initiative has ushered in a new era of entrepreneurship in Namibia’s Hardap Region. Through a fruitful collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Accelerator Lab, Old Mutual Namibia takes pride in announcing the triumphant winners of the...
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Taljaard Uaputuaka crowned Hardap Region OM SEED 2023 champion – Business Express
The Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic & Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) initiative has ushered in a new era of entrepreneurship in Namibia’s Hardap Region. In collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Accelerator Lab, Old Mutual Namibia has announced the successful winners of the 2023 OM SEED Hardap Region. Leading the pack is Taljaard Uaputuaka,...
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Kavango East Entrepreneur Shines Bright in Old Mutual’s OM SEED Initiative – Namibia Daily News
By Staff Reporter RUNDU, Aug. 14 – A remarkable entrepreneurial star has emerged in Namibia’s Kavango East region, thanks to the Old Mutual Sustainable Economic & Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) initiative. In collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Accelerator Lab, Old Mutual Namibia proudly announces Ladislaus Shikerete, the visionary behind Wapa-Nawa Recycling Centre, as...
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Wapa-Nawa Recycling Centre emerges as Kavango East OM SEED 2023 champion – Business Express
A new entrepreneurial star has risen in Namibia’s Kavango East region through the Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic & Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) initiative. Old Mutual Namibia, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Accelerator Lab, is proud to announce Ladislaus Shikerete of Wapa-Nawa Recycling Centre as the victorious entrepreneur who secured the esteemed...