The persistent drought in the Zambezi Region is increasing the human-wildlife conflict.
The past weekend saw wildebeests damaging farmers' crops who are practising wetland cultivation at Malindi Village in Kabbe North Constituency.
Okakarara Constituency Councillor Ramana Mutjavikua has called on the government to promote irrigation funding as a long term solution to drought resilience.
Mutjavikua was speaking at the 16th edition of the Okakarara Annual Trade Fair.
The current drought continues to affect villagers who rely on rivers and boreholes for their daily water supply needs.
This is the same situation for residents in Konga Bayenda village in the Lusese area.
Hardap Governor Salomon April has called for collaborative approaches to realise inclusive economic growth in the region.
While delivering the State of the Region Address, April said, that only then will the region address issues of poverty, unemployment, drought, and quality service delivery.
The Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Minister has called on Namibians to safeguard the environment and avoid deforestation.
The manager of Ai Ais Resort in Fish River Canyon, Jaffeth Xoagub, has reassured hikers and visitors to the canyon that despite the low water levels, several water points have been set up to ensure an effective supply of water.
The Fish River Canyon is the second-largest fish river in the world.
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.
Sesfontein Constituency Councillor and Chairperson of the Kunene Regional Council, Hendrik Gaobaeb, has urged farmers in his constituency to sell their cattle in a bid to mitigate the losses they currently experience as a result of the severe drought.
President Nangolo Mbumba has declared a State of Emergency over the persistent drought affecting all regions of Namibia.
The State of Emergency has been declared as of May 22 under Article 26(1) of the Namibian Constitution as well as the Disaster Risk Management Act.
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.
