02
Apr
Niël Terblanché Across the Southern African Development Community (SADC), countries are facing an unprecedented drought crisis, marking some of the lowest rainfall levels in over four decades. recent rains in parts, the late January and February season brought severe dry conditions, leaving Namibia and its neighbours in a desperate struggle against the shortfall. The SADC’s Food Security Early Warning System, bolstered by insights from USAID, paints a grim picture: widespread crop wilting in Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, signalling a dire season with little hope for recovery. The impact extends beyond crops, with vegetation and water sources for livestock rapidly diminishing,…