NAMIBIAN GROWN BANANAS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE SHELVES | The second most widely consumed fruit in Namibia is now being locally produced and is available for purchase at Checkers Maerua Mall.
In collaboration with AvaGro Etunda Green Scheme and a local wholesaler, a total of 2.5 tonnes of bananas were recently harvested from the Etunda trial site on 08 May 2026, following their planting in January 2025.
This is a step towards strengthening local fruit production and reducing reliance on imports.
Video: Namibia Agronomic Board
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she will confer hero status on 16-year-old Cornelius Shimwaafeni for his bravery in rescuing nine-month-old twins from a water pond.
The President’s announcement follows an NBC News report detailing how Shimwaafeni saved the infants after their mother allegedly threw them into the water.
The President said his bravery earned him the accolade, adding that further details regarding the date of the honour ceremony will be announced in due course.
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