Stakeholders intervene as drought in Erongo takes its toll

The Erongo Regional Council through the office of the Governor received a total of N$165 000 for the drought relief program from various sponsors.

The money will be used to buy food for the cattle of drought stricken farmers in Erongo region. The handover took place at the office of the Governor on 19 October.

The drought situation in Namibia have affected many, but mostly subsistence farmers in Erongo region especially in areas of Omatjete, Okongwe, Otjimbingwe, Utuseb and Uis.