insert_link World Trump lays out immigration crackdown Donald Trump is fast tracking one his biggest campaign promises: to crackdown on illegal immigration. The newly inaugurated U.S. President says he will declare a National Emergency along the southern border, reinstate his Remain in Mexico Policy and invoke a war-time law that was last used to set up Japanese internment camps during World War II. Toni Waterman has more from the US-Mexico border. today21 January, 2025
insert_link 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 […] today20 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia Government Declares National Emergency Amid Severe Drought, Allocates N$825 Million for Relief The government has declared a national emergency due to a severe drought and allocated N$825 million for relief efforts. However, Deputy Prime Minister, John Mutorwa announced a funding gap of N$482 million, with the total required amount being N$1.307 billion. Poor rainfall in the 2023/24 season has caused a 53% reduction in crop yields, and the country's dams are only at 55% capacity, exacerbating the water shortage, especially in central […] today20 June, 2024
