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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Agriculture Ministry

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Environment

Hardap Dam irrigation water supply shuts down tonight

The Hardap Dam has reached its lowest level ever at 6.3%. Starting tonight, irrigation water will no longer be available, a first since the dam was completed in 1963. Water for household use and livestock will still be supplied until February 2026. Here is the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein.       Namibia Wildlife Resort Spokesperson Nelson Ashipala says the situation at Hardap also affects […]

todayOctober 31, 2024 20

Namibia

Government promotes sustainable water use in Khomas

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has started a campaign in the Khomas Region, to raise awareness about managing water resources. This as the Water Resources Management Act, which began on 29 August 2023, and will be implemented by February 2025. Ministry spokesperson, Simon Nghipandulwa.  

todayOctober 31, 2024 22

Namibia

Agriculture ministry unopposed to uranium mining at Leonardville

  By Ellen Shihepo, via News on One    The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR) does not oppose uranium mining by Rosatom’s Uranium1 in Leonardville. Agriculture Minister Carl Schlettwein, however, emphasised the need for further research before drilling can be approved. Schlettwein, during a community engagement in Leonardville this week, acknowledged the potential economic benefits that uranium mining could bring to the region. However, the ministry's lack […]

todayAugust 18, 2024 29

Environment

Namibia declares state of emergency due to drought

President Nangolo Mbumba has declared a state of emergency regarding the current drought, effective 22 May 2024. Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform spokesperson, Jona Musheko says the declaration will allow the ministry to mobilise resources, and ensure that the necessary assistance is given to affected communities. Namibia declared a state of emergency due to severe drought in 2013, 2016, 2019, and now 2024. Rhingo Mutambo, chief public relations officer […]

todayMay 28, 2024 71

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