Government and UNAM Delegation Visits Kalimbeza Rice Project to Boost Food Security

Government and UNAM Delegation Visits Kalimbeza Rice Project to Boost Food SSecurity. The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Hon. Sanet L. Steenkamp, together with representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform and a delegation from the University of Namibia (UNAM), visited the Kalimbeza Rice Project in the Zambezi Region on Thursday afternoon. The visit is part of a coordinated effort to assess and revitalise key agricultural facilities in support of Namibia’s national food security agenda.

During the visit, the delegation engaged with Kalimbeza Rice Project personnel, including Farm Manager Patrick Kompeli and Agricultural Technician Ndamona Ndeliwana Kamati. The team provided detailed insights into the project’s operations, outlining the challenges faced in rice production and identifying opportunities for scaling output to meet domestic demand.

Hon. Steenkamp emphasized the importance of strengthening agricultural initiatives as a means to ensure sustainable food production and enhance national self-sufficiency. She noted that collaboration between government ministries, educational institutions, and local farming operations is key to modernizing agricultural practices and improving productivity.#KalimbezaRiceProject

The Kalimbeza Rice Project, situated in the fertile Zambezi Region, has the potential to become a cornerstone for rice cultivation in Namibia. Discussions during the visit included strategies to optimize irrigation, improve crop yields, and implement best practices in farm management.

The joint mission reflects Namibia’s ongoing commitment to addressing food security challenges while promoting agricultural innovation and research. By fostering collaboration between government agencies, academic institutions, and local projects, the initiative seeks to strengthen the capacity of national agricultural systems and ensure that Namibian communities have reliable access to essential food resources.