Low prices of livestock at auctions are negatively affecting farmers in the Aminuis Constituency, threatening their livelihood.
The persistent drought has drastically caused a decline in livestock prices.
The Stampriet Aquifer Uranium Association remains adamant that the proposed mining activity on one of the aquifers that contains abundant and precious water should not continue as planned by the Uranium One group.
Aminuis Constituency Councillor, Peter Kazongominja has urged traditional authorities to act as guardians of the community, even when it comes to stock-theft-related matters, as most culprits are among them.
The Ovaherero Traditional Authority group, led by Professor Mutjinde Katjiua, has tasked the Chief Council to establish a task force committee to investigate livestock theft and alleged unsanctioned mining activities in communal areas.
The Bakgalagadi community met in the Aminuis Constituency to, among other things, discuss the succession plan following the death of their Chief Tidimalo Ditshabue about three years ago.
