The Integrated Food Security Organisation warns that around 1.6 million Namibians may face food insecurity between now and March 2025. The El Niño climate phenomenon, impacting crop production, livestock pastures, and water resources, is seen as a major driver of this crisis.
The disaster risk management warehouse at Uukwangula, Oshana Region, which houses drought relief food for the Omusati, Kunene, Oshikoto, Ohangwena, and Oshana regions, is operational and ready to distribute food to the beneficiaries.
The Malaysian High Commission in Namibia held a 'fruits and food' promotional event in Windhoek.
The event brought together more than 150 guests, from retailers to the media, diplomats, government officials, and students, who came to taste and try Malaysian food, including fruit and other delicacies.
The Councillor of Katutura East has called on the City of Windhoek (CoW) to write off the debts of the elderly and vulnerable people in the constituency.
One person died while six others were treated for what is suspected to be food poisoning at Swakopmund.
The police, however, said the exact cause of the poisoning is unknown, as the postmortem will only be conducted tomorrow.
The Deputy Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Maureen Hinda-Mbuende, emphasised the crucial role of agriculture in ensuring food sustainability, not only in Africa but also globally.
The Kangungu family is calling on good Samaritans to assist them with food that they can use as they wait for the burial day, despite assurances from the government to assist with funeral arrangements.
Namibian President Hage Geingob directed all VIPs to buy their own food following the Independence Day celebrations.
State House said the President's directive was informed by the attendance at the Independence Day celebrations and the significance of the day itself.
Parliamentary Standing Committee bemoans bureaucracy in the country's efforts to ensure food security.
Farmers in the Oshana Region are worried about food insecurity because some areas of the region are still flooded and crops have been submerged by water.
The opposite is that crops in some fields have begun to wilt due to insufficient rain.
