Shifeta calls for collective action to mitigate the impact of drought

Niël Terblanché During the Commemoration of World Wetlands Day and World Water Day 2024 in Opuwo, Kunene Region, the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, emphasized the severe impact of prolonged drought on both conservation efforts and the livelihoods of local communities. With the themes "Wetlands and Human Wellbeing" and "Leveraging Water for Peace," the minister stressed the critical challenges faced by the region since 2012, punctuated by only sporadic good rainy seasons. Shifeta, while addressing a gathering of community members, shed light on the dire water scarcity impacting the Kunene Region, noting a concerning trend of boreholes…