Namibia: The Worst Drought in Memory

16 December 2013

Windhoek — The year 2013 will always be remembered by Namibian farmers as one of the toughest and most challenging periods in 30 years due to the debilitating and devastating drought still threatening the agricultural sector and the country's food security.

The immediate situation remains serious, and now that the rainy season so far hasn't brough much rain either the drought underlines the importance of Namibia's efforts to become climate resilient.

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