SADC PF calls for urgent action against desertification and drought

NAMPA

2024-06-17

OKOMUNGONDO, 11 December 2023 - Farmers in Okomungondo and surrounding villages in the Omaheke Region have suffered significant losses, with more than 100 cattle succumbing to the severe drought between September and December in the area. (Photo by: Ovaua Kuaima) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 17 JUN (NAMPA) - SADC Parliamentary Forum (PF) Secretary General Boemo Sekgoma has issued a reminder to the world, particularly the Southern African region, regarding the pressing issues of desertification and drought.
Sekgoma made the call on Monday, urging SADC PF member parliaments to commemorate the United Nations’ World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.
The international day, observed every year on 17 June, aims to raise a...

Restricted content

Africa

Study delayed as Namibia and Botswana push for Trans-Kalahari Railway

2025-12-12 16:02:14

Namibia, South Africa strengthen judicial cooperation

2025-12-04 13:46:14

ReconAfrica CEO meets NNN, pledging collaboration with government

2025-12-03 17:32:55

Namibia alarmed by escalating conflict and atrocities in Sudan

2025-11-13 17:56:20

Namibia hosts first-ever African Continental Technical Regulatory Framework workshop

2025-11-11 14:09:07

Nandi-Ndaitwah to attend Angola’s Golden Jubilee celebrations

2025-11-10 09:35:56

Presidency pays tribute to late Botswana diplomat

2025-11-03 13:07:31

Women urged to tell their own stories of peacebuilding

2025-10-17 08:17:42

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls on Africa to champion peace and security

2025-10-16 17:03:20

Namibia decries Madagascar’s military takeover, warns of regional impact

2025-10-16 15:05:11

Namibia and Botswana sign MoA for sustainable collaboration

2025-10-11 15:40:41

Latest NAMPA photos

Salome Kambala, acting national spokesperson of the National Organisation of Parents in Education (NAOPE). (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

Okatana Constituency councillor Petrus Shigwedha Ashipala. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

ONTINDA - A Top Teenagers FC player in action. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

GROOTFONTEIN, 19 December 2025 - The accident scene where two trucks and a passenger bus were involved in a collision Friday afternoon outside Grootfontein in the Otjozondjupa Region. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) Board of Directors chairperson, Tulimevava Mufeti. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

KATIMA MULILO, 18 December 2025 - Zambezi Region Governor, Dorothy Kabula is urging residents to guard against gender-based violence and human trafficking this festive season. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

MAPOREZA, 19 December 2025 - The Kavango West Regional Directorate of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture officially handing over construction sites to the Namibia Training Authority (NTA) at Maporeza village in the Kavango West Region on Friday. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NAMPA