Farmers in Otjinene have received a much-needed boost to support their livestock and livelihoods after the Otjinene Constituency Office, through the Farmers Support Programme, donated 150 goats to local farmers.
Erongo Governor Neville Andre says the region continues to suffer from one of the most devastating droughts in recent years.
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.
The Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Ministry has acquired critical livestock handling infrastructure to improve the beef value chain in the northern communal areas.
Cross-border livestock theft appears to be on the rise in the Kavango East Region.
The police received 32 cattle that were recovered in Angola at Ndiyona.
Livestock farmers in the Erongo Region and surrounding areas are implementing strategies to improve their resilience to climate change.
The livestock farmers attended an agricultural show at the Omaruru-Karibib-Usakos Local Authorities (OKULAC) joint trade festival at Karibib.
Livestock herders and local community members in Okashana kuUkongo waNehale have taken matters into their own hands by dismantling illegal fences erected by individuals claiming large portions of grazing land.
Livestock farmer Joppie Cloete has overcome challenges and achieved great success on a resettlement farm through hard work and ingenuity.
Speaking to nbc News in an interview, Cloete explains that he diversified his operations in response to the ongoing drought conditions across the country.
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.
Namibia is faced with a severe drought again this year, affecting both humans and livestock.
It is against this background that Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is calling on Namibians to work together with the government to manage and mitigate the effects of drought.
