Zimbabwe targets elephant population in drought response

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 […]

September 18, 2024 34

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.

September 12, 2024 36

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 […]

August 29, 2024 86

Namibia

UN Allocates N$53.3 Million to Support Namibians Affected by Severe Drought

The United Nations has allocated N$53.3 million (roughly US$3 million) from the Central Emergency Response Fund to assist over 163,000 Namibians hit by the worst drought in a century. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric reported that the drought has depleted 84% of Namibia’s food reserves, with nearly half of the population facing severe food insecurity from July to September. Acting Emergency Relief Coordinator Joyce Msuya emphasized that this funding will support […]

August 28, 2024 21

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Oshiwambo

Oifitukuti idulife po 700 taikadipawa kouministry womidingonoko.

Ouminsity womidingonoko omatalelepo nomifitu owati ota uka dipaya oifitukuti ili 723 mwakwatelwa eendjaba dili 83. Olopota yapitifwa kouminsity oyati mokati koifitukuti oyo yafanekwa ikale yadipawa omwa kwatelwa eendjabameva, eengalandobe, eenduli oshoyo eengolo tauti etokolo olili oshitopolwa shepangelo okuyandja omakwafelo eedja doshikukuta koshiwana oshoyo onghalo yoshikukuta yakuma oshilongo. Tapopi nondjonghundana yetu onghela, oo eli omupopiliko wominsity Romeo Muyunda okwati oifitukuti ota ikadipawa okudja moikunino yopashiwana omo mwadidilikwa omumbwe yoikulya yoinamwenyo oshoyo […]

August 28, 2024 12 3

Namibia

Malnutrition affects 14,000 in Kavango East

The Kavango East Region has recorded 15 deaths due to malnutrition this year, with around 14,000 people affected. Last year, the region saw an increase in malnutrition cases with 2,716 affected and 30 deaths. HIV patients and pregnant women are among the affected groups. Governor of the Kavango East Region, Bonifatius Wakudumo. According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, between September and December 2022, around 367,000 people, […]

July 30, 2024 64

Africa

Lesotho declares food insecurity emergency

Lesotho's government says people are at risk of extreme hunger in the next eight months. The country's Prime Minister Sam Matekane has declared a national food insecurity disaster spanning eight months from July 2024 to March 2025. The Lesotho Times reports Matekane announced that severe El Niño-induced droughts are causing extreme hunger for at least 700,000 Basotho, a notable rise from the 582,000 affected in the 2022/2023 period. This crisis, […]

July 24, 2024 28

Local

Sanlam Empowers Farmers

The 13th edition of the Agra Weaner Championship Series kicked off on 09 July, sparking excitement among cattle farmers nationwide. Sanlam is proud to sponsor N$75,000 towards the project, which began its auctions in Karasburg and will continue to Grootfontein. This project provides a prestigious platform for producers to showcase their exceptional work. Additionally, four auctions will be held in the communal areas of Aminus, Okondjatu, Talismanus, […]

July 17, 2024 7

Namibia

Namibia Dairies Introduces Winter Levy to Support Dairy Farmers

Namibia Dairies has announced the implementation of a supplementary winter levy to support dairy farmers facing challenging conditions due to the ongoing drought. This initiative reflects the company's commitment to the local agricultural sector, recognizing dairy farmers as the backbone of food security and the economy. Namibia Dairies remains dedicated to assisting farmers through every challenge. Acting Managing Director of Namibia Dairies and Chief Operating Officer of the Ohlthaver & […]

July 11, 2024 26