NAB CEO leads production increases

Dr Fidelis Mwazi has been reappointed as the CEO of the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB), effective 1 August, for a term of five years.NAB made the announcement at the end of last month, saying that Mwazi has headed it since August 2018 and that his leadership has led to significant local production increases.According to the NAB, white maize production reached a record high of 98 000 tonnes in 2022 from 67 000 in 2017, and horticultural product exports surged to 86 259 tonnes valued at N$1.7 billion in the 2022–2023 financial year from 55 358 tonnes in the 2017–2018 financial year.“This reappointment reaffirms my commitment to advancing sustainable crop production, research, and stakeholder collaboration. I look forward to continuing our journey towards a green economy focused on fostering growth and innovation in the pursuit of excellence in agronomy and horticulture market development,” said Mwazi.Extensive experienceNAB said Mwazi is a well-seasoned executive with extensive experience in the agronomic and horticulture industries, as well as in the academic and research environment.He holds a PhD in agriculture and a master’s degree in geo-information science and earth observation.“His commitment to compliance and meticulous attention to border control, inspections, and regulations boosted the industry's reputation and expanded market accessibility and export opportunities for crop value chain actors,” NAB noted.On behalf of the board, chairperson Hubertus Hamm thanked Mwazi for his great stewardship for the past five years and wished him success in the new term.

NAB CEO leads production increases

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Namibian Sun 2026-03-18

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