5th February 2025  /  EAGLE FM

1. The skies over Windhoek remain cool, with light showers still falling in certain areas, Marshal Ranger Sean Naude highlighted two key areas that require immediate attention: Disaster Management and the efficiency of deploying resources during emergencies. He emphasised the importance of having emergency protocols in place, ensuring that when situations like this arise, authorities can respond swiftly and effectively to save lives.

2. Meanwhile, the Namibia Meteorological Service has issued a warning for moderate to widespread thunderstorms across parts of the Northern-central, North-west, Otjozondjupa, and Khomas regions, with flash floods expected in certain areas. According to their forecast, thunderstorms are anticipated to bring accumulated heavy rainfall.

3. In a step towards combating wildlife crime, special wildlife courts in Oshakati, Rundu, and Katima Mulilo successfully handled a total of 181 cases in 2024, with 102 of these cases finalised. This progress highlights the pivotal role of specialized courts in reducing the backlog of wildlife crime cases and ensuring swift justice, says Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism spokesperson Romeo Muyunda.

4. At the Namibia Regional Water Symposium held in Keetmanshoop, Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate stressed the urgency of balancing economic growth with water conservation, underscoring that sustainable water access is key to Namibia’s future.

5. Namibia is currently hosting the Fifth Session of the Namibia-Nigeria Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation (JPCC) in Windhoek. The session, which began this morning and will run until Friday, focuses on key areas such as trade, defense cooperation, economic growth, and infrastructure development.

6. The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) has extended the duration of its Graduate Studies Programme in Integrated Water Resources Management (SGSP-IWRM) by one year, allowing its 13 inaugural PhD candidates more time to complete their studies.