Not much has been said about the unfolding humanitarian crisis in many parts of Kunene region where a crippling drought has led to a carnage of livestock and survival of the fittest.
Month: March 2021
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On the spot – Female offenders doing it for themselves
New Era’s Paheja Siririka recently sat down with Namibian Correctional Services senior superintendent responsible for the mental health and special needs offenders’ division Stefan Theron to find out more about the plight of female offenders currently serving jail terms at the Windhoek Correctional Facility.
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EIF helps farmers tackle extreme conditions
In its efforts towards eco-friendly sustainability, the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF), in conjunction with the agriculture ministry, has started implementing a project aimed at improving farming practices for farmers living under harsh climatic conditions.
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Farmer loses communal land
A northern man, who fenced off large tracts of land meant for communal grazing in the Oshikoto region, has lost a legal battle against the Ondonga Traditional Authority (OTA) after the High Court dismissed his application to remain on the property.
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Fishcor accounts unfrozen
The National Fishing Corporation of Namibia (Fishcor) finally has access to its accounts that were frozen by the Bank of Namibia in February and can now attend to pressing operational and financial needs.
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Zambezi lifts fishing moratorium
KATIMA MULILO – Freshwater fish returned to the local markets this week at Katima Mulilo, marking the end of the annual summer fishing ban.
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Classes suspended at flooded school
KATIMA MULILO – Classes at Nankuntwe Combined School in the Kabbe South constituency have been suspended due to flooding.
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1 400 Namibians enrolled at Stellenbosch
About 1 400 Namibian students are currently enrolled at Stellenbosch University, arguably one of South Africa’s oldest and highly regarded universities.
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Drought takes toll … farmers trek 200km to save surviving livestock
OPUWO – A crippling drought currently ravaging vast tracts of Kunene has seen desperate farmers trekking nearly 200km to Opuwo to save their surviving herds.
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‘Nobody likes me’ – Kawana
WALVIS BAY – Fisheries minister Albert Kawana says he has been dubbed a villain and hero by the media and members of the public for his efforts in addressing issues in the sector in a transparent manner. Kawana made the observation yesterday during his annual fishing industry address and consultations that started in Swakopmund.