May 16
Namibia: Govt Intensifies Drought-Counter Offensive
The agriculture ministry will roll out drought mitigation measures from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 in a bid to safeguard and alleviate the impact on the livelihoods of affected… Read more »
April 19
Southern Africa: El Nino Driving Southern Africa Drought - Study
A drought that pushed millions of people into hunger across southern Africa has been driven mostly by the El Nino weather pattern -- not climate change, scientists said yesterday.… Read more »
February 15
Namibia: Over 300 Homes Destroyed By Strong Wind, Rain
Endola resident Rosalia Johannes' entire house's roof was blown off and some walls destroyed during a freak wind and rainstorm in the area over the weekend. Read more »
February 05
Namibia: Drought Relief Assistance in Full Swing
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December 18, 2023
Namibia: Omaheke Farmers Lose Cattle, Residents Face Starvation Due to Drought
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November 07, 2023
Namibia: Reconafrica Gets New Exploration Approval #AfricaClimateCrisis
Canadian company Reconnaissance Energy Africa and its joint venture partner, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor), have been granted approval to resume… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Namibia: FAO Supports Namibia's Water Security Efforts #AfricaClimateHope
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is committed to supporting Namibia in its efforts to improve water security. Read more »
September 25, 2023
Namibia: Desperate Farmers Let Livestock Graze On Dumpsites
Desperate farmers who are unable to afford feed, particularly those who live on the outskirts of towns in northern Namibia, are now depending on dumpsites. Read more »
July 19, 2023
Namibia: Empowering Youth Through Climate Talks #AfricaClimateHope
Executive chairperson of the National Youth Council Sharonice Busch says over the past few years, Namibia has witnessed the emergence of inspiring youth-led initiatives that are… Read more »
July 17, 2023
Namibia: Aus Farmer Counts Losses ... As Southern Cold Front Kills Over 150 Goats, Sheep #AfricaClimateCrisis
Following extreme cold weather conditions, farmers in the vicinity of Aus settlement in the //Kharas region lost up to 150 sheep and goats. Read more »
June 20, 2023
Namibia: Okatyali to Host Leadership Climate Change Youth Camp #AfricaClimateHope
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April 06, 2023
Namibia: Mining Threatens Daures Farming - Residents #AfricaClimateCrisis
Farmers in the Daures constituency said their main source of income, farming, is being threatened by the increasing mining activities in the constituency. Read more »
March 01, 2023
Namibia: Flood Victims Complain of Starvation
Flood victims, who relocated to the emergency reception centre at Ehenye in Oshakati, have expressed willingness to move back to their homes since the flood has subsided but they… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Namibia: Heavy Rain Leaves Mukwe Villagers Displaced
Heavy rain with strong wind left inhabitants of Shamaghongo village in the Mukwe constituency stranded after their homesteads were damaged last Wednesday. Their housing structures… Read more »
February 17, 2023
Namibia: Holiday Classes for Flood-Affected Learners
Time lost due to flooding at some northern schools will be made up during school holidays and over weekends. Read more »
January 27, 2023
Namibia: Flooded Residents Plead With City for Help
Residents of Samora Machel constituency are demanding the City of Windhoek relocate them following heavy rains that damaged their properties over the weekend. Read more »
January 05, 2023
Namibia: Rain Brings Hope to Northern Farmers
Residents of northern Namibia are rejoicing over the first raindrops that fell since last weekend. The rain brings hope to farmers who delayed ploughing their fields. Read more »
September 20, 2022
Namibia: Better Rain Prospects Fuel Hope
Namibia is expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall for the oncoming rainy season. Read more »