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
The World Food Programme warns that an additional one million people in Somalia could experience crisis-level hunger in the coming months due to an expected drought during the next crop cycle. And according to Reuters, Jean-Martin Bauer, director of WFP's Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Service, cautioned that the situation could worsen due to funding cuts. In 2022, the Horn of Africa endured its worst drought in over 40 years […]
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 United Nations has requested $6 billion in aid for Sudan this year, citing the world's worst hunger crisis and massive displacement caused by ongoing civil war. Reuters indicates that the appeal marks a 40% increase from last year, coming at a time when global aid budgets are under pressure, partly due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent funding freeze, which has impacted critical humanitarian programs worldwide.
Namibia’s trade balance showed a notable improvement in December 2024, standing at a deficit of N$119 million. This marks a significant reduction from the previous month's deficit of N$5.5 billion and December 2023’s deficit of N$969 million. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency's latest Trade International merchandise trade bulletin, South Africa continued to be Namibia’s largest import market, while China remained the top destination for Namibia’s exports. […]
The United Nations says more funding is needed to aid its efforts in Syria. The UN Security Council heard on Wednesday that close to 13 million people are facing acute food insecurity. This comes a month after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, which had ruled the country since 1971. Sally Patterson reports from New York, where the United Nations is headquartered.
Photo caption: The Plot to Plate team members are from left to right Stephan Eins, Permaculture Expert, Yolanda Nel, Media Liaison and Content Creator, Temapo Negongo, land owner of Iiyimati at Groot Aub, Immo Böhm, Project Manager and Rikus Grobler, Innovation Manager at Capricorn Foundation. Namibia, [3 December] – Plot to Plate, a grassroots initiative aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture, has officially launched its proof of concept (PoC) […]
As Namibia faces its election season followed by the festive period, the country must confront a pressing issue: malnutrition. From December to March, the peak season for malnutrition, it’s a time of heightened awareness and urgency, particularly in regions most affected by food insecurity. Ben Schernick, the Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia, sheds light on the current state of malnutrition in the country, emphasizing the need for […]
As Namibia faces its election season followed by the festive period, the country must confront a pressing issue: malnutrition. From December this year to March next year, the peak season for malnutrition, it’s a time of heightened awareness and urgency, particularly in regions most affected by food insecurity. Ben Shernick, the Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia:
November 12, 2024 By Leonard Witbeen Namibian social activist Herbert Jauch has expressed strong concerns over the recently implemented Conditional Basic Income Grant (CBIG), questioning its effectiveness in addressing widespread poverty. Speaking about the program, which the government has extended to cover more regions, Jauch highlighted the shortcomings of this targeted cash grant. The CBIG, now replacing the former food bank initiative, provides approximately N$600 per household. However, Jauch […]
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