The recently launched Orange-Senqu River Basin Third Joint Survey Report has raised concerns about the declining water quality in the river basin. The survey, conducted by the Orange-Senqu River Basin Commission (ORASECOM), was presented during an event in Aussenkehr.
The Turkish Embassy has donated food aid worth approximately N$350,000 to support Namibia's drought relief efforts. This donation comes in response to the state of emergency declared due to this year's drought.
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.
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says International White Cane Day reminds the world of the importance of white cane as a tool enabling independence for people with visually impaired people.
The water crisis in Rundu continues unabated.
Various households still go for hours without water every day, while some schools are still sending children home early due to the unavailability of water.
Spatial data, also known as geographical data, plays a crucial role as it provides vital insights into various sectors, helping policymakers understand the geographical distribution of people, resources, and activities within the country.
The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, has called for the prioritising of local communities to ensure they benefit from the green hydrogen and oil and gas developments near Lüderitz.
Namibia has raised over N$1.7 million for its national pavilion for the upcoming 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has expressed concern over the governance, equity, and transparency of public institutions following the recent announcement of Dino Ballotti's return to the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB).
Celebrated in October, White Cane Awareness Day is meant to raise awareness on the importance of the 'white cane' as a symbol of independence and mobility for those who are visually impaired.
