insert_link Namibia MVA Fund Warns Motorists to Stay Cautious Amid Heavy Rains The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund is urging motorists to drive with caution as heavy rains are forecast across the country. Drivers are advised to adhere to traffic laws and avoid crossing flowing rivers, even if water levels seem low. The Fund warns that moving water can lead to vehicle loss of control, engine failure, or even sweeping vehicles away. John Haufiku is the MVA Fund's Chief Corporate Affairs Manager: today6 March, 2025
insert_link Environment Namibia braces for extreme heatwave, temperatures soar to 40°C The South African Weather Service has issued a heatwave warning, with high temperatures expected in parts of the North West and Free State until Wednesday, and in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga until Friday. In light of this, we spoke with Odillo Kgobetsi from the Namibia Meteorological Service about whether this heatwave will affect Namibia. Kgobetsi explained that a high-pressure system over the sub-region is causing subsiding air, leading to […] today2 December, 2024
insert_link World Typhoon Usagi hits Philippines, tracking towards Taiwan Typhoon Usagi has swept through the north of the Philippines and is heading towards Taiwan. Authorities warned the storm could cause widespread flooding and landslides, with Usagi being the fifth typhoon in a month to hit the archipelago nation. Laura Westbrook reports. today15 November, 2024
insert_link World China’s Shanghai braces for torrential rain as Typhoon Kong-rey advances China's financial hub Shanghai is bracing for potentially the worst rains in more than 40 years as Typhoon Kong-rey. The powerful storm caused two deaths and 515 injuries in Taiwan, while more than 11,900 people were evacuated. Laura Westbrook reports. today1 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa KwaZulu-Natal issues snowfall warnings Disaster management teams in KwaZulu-Natal have been activated in response to forecasts of possible snowfall next week. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi told residents to expect extremely cold temperatures on Monday and Tuesday, particularly in areas around the Drakensberg mountains. The department’s Senzelwe Mzila has more. This time around disaster teams will ensure that they put all the necessary measures in place to prevent a situation […] today26 September, 2024
insert_link World Severe weather close football fan zones in Germany Severe weather warnings have been issued for Northern Germany, dampening the mood of the European Championship football tournament - with tens of thousands of fans told to avoid gathering outside to watch several key games set to take place Tuesday. today18 June, 2024
