Namibia: Drought Relief – ‘Basic Right, Not a Favour’

Eenhana — Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has cautioned against the use of drought relief food or other government interventions for political expediency.

He said this over the weekend while addressing a rally in Eenhana, where he was canvassing for support for his third attempt on State House’s door, and his party’s National Assembly bid.

“During elections, they campaign using drought relief food, hoping to secure your votes by dangling necessities that should be a basic…