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Namibia: Worst Flood-Hit Oshana Appeals
Namibian, 31 March 2011
Of the total number of 161 916 residents of Oshana Region severely affected by the flood, 11 922 need assistance which includes tents, canoes, food and medication, the Oshana… Read more »
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Namibia: Massive Destruction in the North
New Era, 30 March 2011
Destruction of infrastructure by floods in the north is getting worse by the day. Residents of towns and villages here can only watch as roads, schools, mahangu fields, grazing… Read more »
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Namibia: Flood Emergency Declared
Namibian, 30 March 2011
President Hifikepunye Pohamba has for the third consecutive year declared an emergency situation in Government's attempt to deal with unprecedented rains and flooding in the… Read more »
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Namibia: Thundershowers Rumble On
Namibian, 30 March 2011
In the wake of heavy rains across Namibia in the past week, forecasters say Namibians should brace themselves for more rain despite some parts drying up. Read more »
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Namibia: Floods Force School Closures in the North
Namibian, 25 March 2011
Flooding has forced the closure of schools in the Omusati, Ohangwena, Oshikoto and Oshana regions. Read more »
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Namibia: Schools Flooded
New Era, 25 March 2011
Teaching was suspended indefinitely in at least 120 schools in the four northern regions because the institutions are now flooded. Read more »
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Namibia: No Quick Fix for Flooded Groot Aub River
Namibian, 24 March 2011
A strongly flowing Usip River on Tuesday night prevented about 35 cars from crossing, leaving residents of Groot Aub with a five-kilometre walk to get home. Read more »
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Namibia: Boarding Schools for Flood-Prone Regions - Minister
Namibian, 24 March 2011
Education Minister Abraham Iyambo is considering budgeting for one pilot boarding school in each of the flood-prone northern regions to once and for all deal with the crisis that… Read more »