Namibia: Delays in Drought Relief Impact Farmers – Calls for Streamlined Aid Process

Delays in delivering drought relief to farmers due to bureaucratic processes have led to significant livestock losses.

This is according to the chairperson of the Previously Disadvantaged Namibian Commercial Farmers Union, Jane Kuhanga.

Speaking to Desert Radio yesterday, Kuhanga criticised the system for its slow response, which has worsened the situation for many farmers facing severe drought conditions.

“First, the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) must approve, then the regional council must…