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Zimbabwe considers elephant culling for food amid drought

Zimbabwe is considering culling elephants for the first time since 1988 as the country grapples with a devastating drought. Environment Minister Sithembiso Nyoni told lawmakers in Mount Hampden, near Harare, that discussions are underway to cull elephants and distribute the meat to drought-stricken communities in need of protein. This move comes as Zimbabwe faces one of the worst droughts in recent decades, leaving many communities food insecure. According to Bloomberg […]

12 September, 2024

Namibia

Government culls wildlife for drought support

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has pledged to cull 723 animals as part of the government's drought relief program. The animals, including 30 hippos, 60 buffaloes, 50 impalas, 100 blue wildebeests, 300 zebras, 83 elephants, and 100 elands, will be sourced from national parks and communal areas with sustainable game populations. Ministry spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda.

27 August, 2024

Business / Economics

Agribank rolls out drought relief plan

Namibia's agricultural lender, Agribank, has launched its drought relief subsidy, as announced by Hon. Iipumbu Shiimi, Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, in his February 2024 budget speech. Effective today, 10 July 2024, the relief will come in the form of installment relief and a penalty interest waiver for clients. According to the bank's spokesperson, Fillemon Nangonya the first intervention focuses on Agribank clients with farmland and livestock loan accounts, […]

10 July, 2024

Africa

Zambia gets funds from IMF as drought takes toll

The International Monetary Fund has agreed to immediately disburse $569.6 million to Zambia, boosting the country’s foreign exchange reserves as it deals with its worst drought in almost 60 years. Bloomberg reports that the money includes an augmentation of $385.7 million. The funds will assist Zambia’s drought relief measures.

27 June, 2024

Environment

Drought response to cost N$ 1.3 billion

Following President Nangolo Mbumba’s declaration of a national emergency due to severe drought induced by El Nino, the government has allocated N$825 million for relief efforts, but Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa says a funding gap of N$482 million, with the total needed at N$1.307 billion. Relief efforts include food aid for nearly 342,000 households, livestock support, and water provisions. Executive Director in the Office of the Prime Minister, I-Ben […]

20 June, 2024

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 […]

28 May, 2024

Namibia

Prime Minister Addresses Drought Impact, Introduces Digital Relief System

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila emphasized the severe impact of drought on farmers and families in her budget motivation speech. She highlighted shortages of animal feed and food as major concerns. To address this, her office has introduced the Commodity and Beneficiary Management Information System, which digitizes beneficiary data for drought relief food and efficiently issues vouchers. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila stated that this system aims to optimize resource management through technology.

4 April, 2024

Namibia

Oshakati, Ondangwa register nearly 13 000 people for drought relief

The persistent drought situation has not only affected farmers and rural communities but has also had a significant impact on urban areas, Oshana Region Governor Elia Irimari said on Monday. He was speaking during the handing over of food parcels by the Oshana Regional Council to the three local authorities of the region. Irimari said many families are facing challenges in accessing sufficient food and basic necessities, leading […]

16 January, 2024

Oshiwambo

Mboka haa kala moondoolopa nayo oya gumwa koshikukuta-Ngoloneya Irimari

Ngoloneya goshitopolwa Oshana Elia Irimari okwati oshikukuta inashi guma ashike aanafaalama naamboka haya kala kuushayi,ashike osha guma wo naamboka yeli moondoolopa. Ngoloneya okwali ta popi pethimbo lyegandjo lyiikulya,ya gandjwa kelelo lyoshitopolwa Oshana,noya pewa omalelo goondoolopa ga 3 ,Ondangwa,Oshakati nOngwediva. Tati aanamagumbo oyendji oya taalela ompumbwe yiikulya niipumbiwa yopetameko. Aantu ya thika 12 790 oya shangithwa okupewa iikulya yoshikukuta momalelo goondolopa dhoka 3. O 6 560 yomwaamboka oya shangithwa mOshakati,omanga […]

16 January, 2024