Some households in the Omaheke Region that depend on livestock farming have appealed to the government for food aid.

They noted that the foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease restrictions on livestock movement have affected them negatively.

A resident of Onderombapa, Terii Kanguvi has raised concern over her family's survival if restrictions persist.

“Government should not only think about assisting us on the prevention of FMD; it's high time it considered alternatives to provide people with food parcels, which they use to assist us with drought relief.”

Ben Katjingisiua said his family depends on government social grants due to the current situation.

With the rain patterns not looking good, they are worried that their garden yields will also be affected.