A large number of cattle have died in Kabbe South Constituency in the Zambezi Region from an unknown disease since July.
Carcasses have been discovered in the flood plains of Nakabolelwa, Ihaha, and Ivilinvinvi, among others, as the dead cattle could not be taken to the villages for human consumption.
Kavango West Governor Sirkka Ausiku has applauded farmers for keeping to the vision for the region to become agriculturally active and self-sufficient.
Ausiku addressed the Kavango West Farmers Union's second ordinary congress at Nkurenkuru.
Livestock farmers in the Okakarara District are worried as their animals have started to die as a result of a lack of grazing.
Most farmers say they cannot afford animal fodder.
An nbc News team driving through Okakarara witnessed malnourished cattle roaming around in search of grazing.
The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, says Namibia continues to make strides in the provision of clean drinking water, both in urban and rural areas.
These efforts are, however, impeded by damage to infrastructure.
Despite unfavourable weather conditions, the farming communities in Otjombinde and the surrounding areas are striving to produce quality livestock and crops.
The region hosted yet another industrial and agricultural show at Talismanus.
A student from Development Aid from the People to People Institute of Zimbabwe has undertaken to share knowledge in agriculture with his fellow villagers at Mabushe in the Kavango East Region.
Namibians have been urged to plant more trees than the number of those they cut down.
The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, made the call at the celebration of National Arbor Day at Osona village in Okahandja.
Twelve upcoming farmers in the Zambezi Region received livestock through the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism's integrated landscape approach for enhancing livelihoods and environmental governance to eradicate poverty.
Finance and Public Enterprises Minister Ipumbu Shiimi says the government is committed to ensuring that investment in agriculture in the Zambezi Region is prioritised.
A number of people in Namibia are expected to experience food insecurity. The Kavango East Region alone fears for the livelihoods of about 15 000 households.
