Niël Terblanché Farmers of the Hardap Irrigation Scheme are confronting a dire situation as the Hardap Dam’s water level drops to a critical low of approximately 14 percent, exacerbated by a prolonged drought in the region. The dwindling water supply threatens not only the current crop cycle but also poses a significant risk to the...
November 19, 2024
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Namibia: Hage Geingob Was Larger Than Life
They say teachers in Ethiopia used to tell schoolchildren that if former Emperor Haile Selassie were to die, the sun would not rise. Paradoxically, on 4 February 2024, the sun rose and set as if nothing had happened. Indeed, 4 February would go down in the annals of Namibian history as the day on which...
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Hage Geingob was larger than life
They say teachers in Ethiopia used to tell schoolchildren that if former Emperor Haile Selassie were to die, the sun would not rise. Paradoxically, on 4 February 2024, the sun rose and set as if nothing had happened. Indeed, 4 February would go down in the annals of Namibian history as the day on which...
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Outjo drills larger borehole | nbc
The Outjo Town Council has drilled a larger borehole to increase the water supply to the town and address water supply challenges. Although the town supplies water from its underground water reservoir, the supply has been a challenge for over four years. This is largely due to the subduction of underground water, continued infrastructure damage,...
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Omaheke Region capable of feeding itself and a larger population
The Omaheke Region is endowed with resources to grow, produce, and feed its own people and beyond. In his 4th State of the Region Address, the region’s governor urged the inhabitants to strive for prosperity, embark on innovative ways, and enter into partnerships to ensure self-sustainability. The Omaheke State of the Region Address comes as...
