20
Sep
Hertta-Maria Amutenja Popular Democratic Movement Member of Parliament Diederik Vries has voiced concerns regarding the administration of the Livestock Support Programme and the handling of crucial aid for drought-stricken farmers. He wants Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila to explain to the public, specifically farmers how beneficiaries are selected. He said the Disaster Risk Fund, overseen by the Office of the Prime Minister, had pledged to commence drought relief measures by 1 July 2023. However, nothing substantive has happened in that regard, raising concerns among many farmers, particularly in the drought-hit regions of Omaheke, Kunene, Hardap, //Kharas, and parts of Erongo. He…