Also known as: WFP · United Nations World Food Programme
UN humanitarian organization distributing rice aid and supporting feeding programmes in Namibia and across southern Africa amid food insecurity crises.
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The Namibian
World Food Programme transported grain from Ukraine to the drought-hit Horn of Africa region
“news of a shipment by the World Food Programme transporting grain from Ukraine to the drought-hit Horn of Africa region is a positive sign of progress.”
The World Needs a Free and a Safe UkraineThe Namibian
World Food Programme refers to Zero Hunger
“Consider the following facts in assessing our progress to what the World Food Programme refers to as Zero Hunger:”
Times are ChangingCommunity leaders in Tsumkwe have called for urgent intervention to revive several stalled development projects, including a multi-million-dollar agricultural initiative and a cultural museum incomplete for more than a decade. A delegation from the Office of the Prime Minister visited the constituency to assess development challenges and service delivery.
4 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Community leaders in Tsumkwe have called for urgent intervention to revive several stalled development projects, including a multi-million-dollar agricultural initiative and a cultural museum incomplete for more than a decade. A delegation from the Office of the Prime Minister visited the constituency to assess development challenges and service delivery.
4 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
More than 105,000 households across Namibia received rice assistance in May as food security challenges persisted despite declining acute hunger levels following drought recovery interventions. The World Food Programme distributed 2,326 metric tonnes of rice nationwide through government-led drought relief efforts.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
According to World Food Programme figures, more than 127,000 children under age five benefited from feeding programmes through Namibia's Early Childhood Development Centres. Namibia has over 2,300 ECDs spread across its regions serving children aged zero to six years.
20 May 2026 · New Era →
Rising fossil fuel prices triggered by geopolitical conflict are eroding household purchasing power and straining economies globally, with Africa and Namibia particularly affected by higher food and fuel costs on families and businesses.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Fossil fuel dependency exposes countries to geopolitical shocks and rising prices that erode household budgets and strain economies; accelerating clean energy adoption through renewable sources and green technologies can address both climate instability and cost pressures while creating jobs and strengthening energy security. The article argues that developing nations require greater international financing support to enable this transition.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
David Mandume Alfeus, who teaches English, Oshikwanyama, and ICT at Pahangwashimwe Combined School while pursuing a Master's in Educational Technology, believes teaching is a lifelong mission rooted in passion and commitment to using technology and mentorship to help learners succeed. He advocates for strengthening public-private partnerships and aligning Namibia's education system with global standards to address resource gaps in schools.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Brazil's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira is in Namibia for a two-day official visit from 30–31 March 2026 to strengthen bilateral relations. Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade will discuss naval cooperation, trade and investment, support for a food systems project with the UN World Food Programme, and global issues including multilateral reform.
31 March 2026 · Informanté →
Oshikoto Regional Council has started distributing 9,203 bags of rice (40kg each) donated by South Korea to vulnerable households through the Office of the Prime Minister. The rice, valued at N$61 million, is expected to reach more than 46,000 households across all 11 constituencies, with distribution beginning in Guinas and Oniipa.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
The Republic of South Korea has donated 4,896 tonnes of rice worth N$61 million to Namibia's Office of the Prime Minister for drought relief, with Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare highlighting the government's goal of food self-sufficiency and ongoing bilateral collaboration between the two nations.
18 March 2026 · New Era →
Fighting between government forces and rivals loyal to suspended First Vice-President Riek Machar has displaced over 280,000 people in South Sudan's Jonglei state, prompting UN warnings of a return to full-blown civil war. Civilians are bearing the brunt of indiscriminate attacks including aerial bombardments and killings, with the region already facing severe hunger affecting 60% of Jonglei's two million people.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has welcomed a donation of 4,896 tonnes of rice from South Korea, valued at USD 1.7 million and delivered via the World Food Programme, which will benefit approximately 300,000 vulnerable Namibians across all 14 regions between April and December 2026 as the country responds to floods in Zambezi Region and ongoing food insecurity from the 2024–2025 drought. Flooding has closed sections of the Bukalo–Sifuha road in Zambezi Region, with authorities warning residents in low-lying areas to relocate and advising motorists to use alternative routes.
17 March 2026 · Informanté →
South Korea donated approximately 5,000 metric tonnes of rice worth N$60 million to Namibia, expected to benefit around 300,000 Namibians across all 14 regions. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said the donation comes at a timely moment to support food security for vulnerable populations affected by drought and flooding.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The number of Somalis experiencing crisis-level food insecurity has nearly doubled in the past year to 6.5 million people, driven by conflict, failed rainy seasons, and reduced international funding. More than two million people are now in the "emergency" category, and the UN World Food Programme warns it will halt operations by April without new funding.
26 February 2026 · New Era →
Cyclone Gezani, which struck Madagascar on 10 February with winds of around 250 km/h, has killed at least 59 people and displaced more than 16,000, with some 25,000 homes destroyed and extensive damage to infrastructure. The disaster agency reported another 15 people remain missing nearly a week after the storm, as the country continues recovery efforts in affected areas including the port city of Toamasina.
17 February 2026 · New Era →
António Guterres has warned that the UN faces an "imminent financial collapse" due to member states not paying their assessed contributions, with money potentially running out by July. The crisis has been deepened by the United States refusing to pay its contributions and withdrawing from UN agencies, forcing the organisation to return funds it has not received and cutting humanitarian programmes worldwide.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
USAID funding cuts under the Trump administration have deepened humanitarian shortfalls in Ethiopia's Tigray region, where aid organizations report up to 80% of the population needs emergency support and residents are dying from hunger and malnutrition. The closure of aid offices and reduced medical services have left internally displaced persons with minimal access to food, healthcare, and basic services, while the Ethiopian government denies the severity of the crisis.
24 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Heavy rainfall has killed more than 100 people across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, forcing mass evacuations and rescue operations. Authorities warn that further destructive weather may be imminent, with flooding destroying tens of thousands of homes and submerging vast areas of crops.
18 January 2026 · The Namibian →