drought
Botswana hit hard by the African drought
Livestock like cattle and goats, and even elephants, are dying daily in Botswana, the heat is ever more intense than before and beef exports, which have been declining for the past 35 years, are drying up. This drought threatens the culture, tradition and employment rate of Botswana. “It is[...]
Drought takes its toll: Namibia still suffers from seven lean years
by Jaco Cilliers Some parts of Namibia did not have sufficient rain for the past seven years. It became a national crisis, and in May this year the President declared the whole country a disaster area due to the persisting drought. The whole country is suffering, from Ovamboland all[...]
The business of a drought
by Dr Dirk Strydom Recently Agri SA published results of a drought survey which highlighted serious concerns amongst others a projected job loss of 31 000 and an estimated R7 billion in damage. The South African agricultural industry is yet again struggling with a drought which is placing enormous strain[...]
Stone Fruit Farmers Develop Waterwise Strategy
Stone Fruit Farmers are tackling the Western Cape drought with optimism and positivity, believing that the dire situation can be turned to their advantage. The silver lining in the drought’s cloud for fruit farmers is that the quality of fruit grown under water scarce conditions is usually very good[...]
Water Shortage South Africa appeal
Water Shortage South Africa, a civic organisation started two years ago to take emergency water to desperate communities, is under enormous pressure to scale up to cope with the near catastrophic conditions expected in the Western Cape. The organisation started by housewife, Caroline van Saasen, now has a dedicated[...]