insert_link Environment Drought Puts 1.26 Million at Risk of Food Insecurity 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. today22 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Omuthiya faces severe water crisis Omuthiya, in the Oshikoto region, is currently facing a severe water crisis, with some residents going without water for several days, even up to a week. Local business owners have expressed frustration, saying that the lack of water makes it impossible to operate. Omuthiyagwiipundi is the capital of the Oshikoto Region in northern Namibia and it is situated approximately 10 kilometres from Etosha National Park. It has about 7,500 residents today30 September, 2024
insert_link Namibia Von Bach dam hits lowest level since 2017 The Von Bach dam is currently standing at 12.6%, the lowest since January 2017 while the Swakoppoort levels continue to decline. NamWater has meanwhile faced challenges transferring water from Swakoppoort to Von Bach, leaving Windhoek reliant on aquifers, should the rainy season disappoint. Cirrus Capital economist Robert McGregor comments on the implications. today5 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia NamWater and the City of Windhoek enforce water saving measures NamWater and the City of Windhoek have announced that they plan to put strict measures in place to save water in the central area. This is because three major dams—Omatako, Von Bach, and Swakoppoort—have not received any new water and currently have only 22.2% capacity. This is much less than the 39.9% they had at the same time last year. NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemiah. today29 January, 2024
