insert_link Namibia Windhoek Council Takes Action Amid Severe Drought 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: today7 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics FNB Namibia expects inflation to reach 4.7% in September FNB Namibia expects headline inflation to increase to 4.7% year-on-year in September from 4.4% in August, mainly driven by rising food and non-alcoholic beverage prices because of the ongoing drought, while transport costs continue to decline. Core inflation is expected to slightly decrease from 3.8% in August to 3.7% in September. FNB Namibia economist Helena Mboti, explains. today2 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics FNB Namibia expects inflation to reach 4.7% in September FNB Namibia expects headline inflation to increase to 4.7% year-on-year in September from 4.4% in August, mainly driven by rising food and non-alcoholic beverage prices because of the ongoing drought, while transport costs continue to decline. Core inflation is expected to slightly decrease from 3.8% in August to 3.7% in September. This small drop suggests that, even though overall inflation might temporarily rise, inflationary pressures in the economy are gradually […] today2 October, 2024
insert_link Environment Hippos stranded in Zambezi region due to severe drought Over 130 hippos are currently stranded in the muddy waters of Munambeza Pond in the Zambezi Region, as the region continues to face the devastating effects of a prolonged drought. Munambeza, located along the Chobe River bordering Botswana, is the third pond where hippos have become trapped due to drying water sources. To date, five hippos have already died. Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, confirmed the […] today26 September, 2024
insert_link Namibia World Food Programme has launched an urgent appeal for N$228 million to address Namibia’s growing food insecurity crisis The World Food Programme has launched an urgent appeal for N$228 million to address Namibia’s growing food insecurity crisis. According to a release by the WFP, while N$17.57 million has already been secured, it still requires 93% of the total N$228 million to fully implement the program and alleviate the escalating hunger crisis. The Basic Income Grant Coalition's Rinaani Musutua weighs in on hunger in the country. today23 September, 2024
insert_link Oshiwambo Ovanamaumbo moshitopolwa sha Kunene no Hangwena tava kapewa oikulya yoshikukuta Ovanamaumbo vedulife po 4,000 moshitopolwa sha Kunene no Ohangwena ota vakapewa omakwafo oikulya yoshikukuta moule weehani 6 dilikomesho. Eshi osheya konima eshi oprograma yoikulya mounyuni koshi yehangano loiwana yahangana opamwe neyambidido lepangelo la Japan kwalopotwa layandja oshimaliwa shee N$9 million opo shikwafele oporogama yomakwafelo oikulya yoshikukuta. Eyambidido okwa teelelika likayandje oikulya koshiwana oshoyo koimuna okudja moitopolwa yatumbulwa. Oo eli omu Ambassador wa Japan mo Namibia Hisao Nishimaki, pefimbo loshiindingili tapopi […] today19 September, 2024
insert_link Africa Zimbabwe targets elephant population in drought response Bloomberg reports that approximately 200 elephants will be targeted from the nation’s population of over 100,000. Park officials say the overall elephant population is double what the national parks can sustain. Tinashe Farawo, spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority said the cull falls within the country’s permitted hunting quota. According to Farawo, the elephants will be removed from regions where their population has become unsustainable. The culling […] today18 September, 2024
insert_link Environment Drought lowers Fish River Canyon water levels Namibia Wildlife Resorts will conduct a clean-up at the Fish River Canyon this weekend to mark the end of the hiking season. NWR spokesperson Nelson Ashipala said that drought conditions have lowered water levels, pushing the Ministry of Environment to deploy water marshals to maintain a steady supply. today12 September, 2024
insert_link Namibia Windhoek enforces new water saving rules Following the declaration of a category D severe water scarcity drought by the Council on 31 July 2024, and in line with the City of Windhoek's water management plan, new water-saving measures will be implemented starting 1 September 2024. City spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya, has more. Earlier this week, the municipality announced that between 19 and 26 August 2024, it managed to reduce water consumption by 6% which still falls […] today29 August, 2024
