The Governor of Omaheke has urged farmers in the region to take advantage of the good rains and increase their crop production for future use.

Poor rainfall in previous seasons has left many households without food supplies.

It is for this reason that the Ongandjera Traditional Authority has handed out food parcels with a value of N$350,000 to 575 households from various villages within their jurisdiction.

The heavy rainfall yesterday damaged several houses in Windhoek, leaving residents scrambling to repair them this morning.

Among the worst-hit areas were Otjomuise, Havana, and Greenwell Matongo, where many homeowners were seen patching up broken structures.

NamWater has announced that dam levels have improved due to the rainfall over the past few days.

The development brings much-needed optimism as the rainy season progresses, contributing to water security.

Residents of Queen Sofia Farm are optimistic that 2025 will bring adequate rains following the drought of the past two years.

Situated in the Kunene Region, Queen Sofia is made up of five resettlement farms.

The residents and livestock in some parts of the Omaheke Region now have hope thanks to the rain.

The headman of Otjomboora Village, Gift Tjirunga, stated that if it weren't for the recent good rainfall received leading up to Christmas, most of their livestock could be dead by now.

Subsistence farmers in the northern regions have welcomed the abundant rainfall that has been pouring since last week.

They are hoping that the pattern remains for better yields and grazing land.

Subsistence farmers in the Kavango East Region are hopeful of a better harvest following consistent rainfall.

While some farmers were already planting, others were clearing their crop fields. Crops have also started to germinate for those who planted early.

The low rainfall experienced across the country has resulted in poor harvests and severe water shortages.

The Office of the Prime Minister is holding a two-day national platform to discuss the implementation of the 2024/2025 drought relief programme.

President Nangolo Mbumba engaged traditional leaders of the eight northern traditional authorities at Oshakati this morning.

The aim was to familiarise himself with traditional leaders, inform them officially that he had taken office as Head of State, and seek their blessings.