Africa-Press – Namibia. NAMIBIAN women have broken into the male-dominated world of beekeeping.
According to the latest issue of the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) newsletter, there are approximately 150 female beekeepers in the country, of whom about 40 are actively involved.
An organisation catering for the beekeepers, the Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN) was established to empower local women beekeepers with a passion for bees, pollinators, and a vision to make truly positive changes in the beekeeping sector in Namibia in the short and long term.
“The need to conduct research and provide supportive functions aligns with standards of international beekeeping groups,” said the newsletter.
WFBN fully supports the Beekeeping Association to build capacity and share all resources and data, said the newsletter.
“The opportunities that have come with the establishment of the daughter organisation and international interest in various aspects, have been astounding.
“It was a wise move and we have been accepted to participate internationally in research and training programmes,” said the agricultural union.
“This opens doors for Namibia at a different level. All the worker bees in a hive are female… need we say anything more?” said NAU.
Following reports in last week’s newsletter that the Beekeeping Association had joined the NAU, the association received an overwhelming response from beekeepers and those who wish to become beekeepers.
“We will be holding our annual general meeting on 18 February 2023 at a time and venue to be confirmed,” said a statement in the NAU newsletter.
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