Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile
Veronika Haulenga
Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile
Veronika Haulenga
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Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga
A severe drought has disrupted farming, placing over 1.26 million people—40% of the population—at risk of food insecurity. The delayed rainy season and insufficient rainfall have worsened planting conditions. Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein has provided an update on the crisis.
The drought situation in the Omaheke region has reached a critical level, with the area receiving only 40mm of erratic rainfall as of last week. According to reports from One Africa TV’s NewsOnOne journalist Ellen Shihepo, Agriculture Minister Carl-Hermann Gustav Schlettwein, while visiting the region, says livestock farmers are relying on the few remaining water sources.
Fire officials in Los Angeles say they still have no part of the 27,000 acre wildfires under control. More than 2000 properties and buildings have been destroyed and around 180,000 people have been told to evacuate. The city's mayor says high winds and droughts have created the "perfect storm". Ira Spitzer is in LA and has been surveying the damage.
FISHCOR donated 1 ton of fish to each of Namibia's 14 regions, valued at N$240,000, to support food security amid the ongoing drought. The donation aims to assist the most vulnerable communities facing food shortages. CEO Alex Gawa-!nab highlighted FISHCOR's commitment to complementing government efforts in national development and addressing food security. James Uerikua, speaking on behalf of the Governors Trust, expressed gratitude for the partnership, emphasizing its role […]
The Bank of Namibia has released the Economic Outlook update for December 2024. The domestic economy is estimated to expand by 3.5 percent in 2024 and 4.0 percent in 2025. However, GDP growth is expected to slow in 2024 due to weaker global demand for minerals and drought-related impacts. Here is Josefina Oskar from the Bank of Namibia.
the EFF in Gauteng has commended the Ekurhuleni Department of Water and Sanitation on the launch of the #SaveEveryDrop Campaign. The campaign seeks to promote water conservation and ensure a sustainable future for residents. The EFF’s spokesperson, Baleni Dumisani, says this initiative is particularly essential in light of current water challenges caused by amongst other things population growth, ageing infrastructure, technical water losses, overconsumption, drought and climate change:
The 9th Africa Regional Platform and 8th High-Level Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction will be held from 22 to 24 October. As Africa faces ongoing droughts, severe flooding, and cyclones, policymakers, and disaster experts will meet in Windhoek to address these issues. Here's Rhingo Mutambo, Chief Public Relations Officer in the Office of the Prime Minister.
Millions across southern Africa are facing the worst food crisis in decades, as reported by the World Food Programme on Tuesday. According to CNBCAfrica, the agency warned that its capacity to provide essential relief is threatened by funding shortages. Amid severe drought conditions, five countries—Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe—have declared a state of disaster and are calling for international humanitarian assistance. Angola and Mozambique are also significantly affected, with […]
In response to the severe drought impacting Windhoek, the Municipal Council is enacting temporary measures to decrease irrigation in public gardens and green spaces. Cillie Kapolo from the City:
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