Kavango East blueberry farm emerges as key driver of regional growth
The Kavango East region in Namibia has expanded its commercial blueberry farming project to 136 hectares, marking a significant economic milestone. The project has created hundreds of jobs and is expected to see further multi-billion dollar investments over the next seven years.
Why it matters
This project highlights the potential for agricultural industrialization to drive regional economic growth and employment in developing economies.
THE landmark commercial blueberry farming project in the Kavango East Region has reached a significant milestone, with 136 hectares now under cultivation.
“We have witnessed an agricultural and industrial breakthrough. Blueberry Namibia now has 136 hectares under cultivation, representing an investment of N$400 million,” Kavango East Regional Governor Hamunyera Hambyuka said.
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