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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this materialhttp://allafrica.com/stories/201105030714.htmlA showdown is looming between the Flood Emergency Coordinating Office (FEMCO) and the Oshana Regional Disaster Management Committee (RDRMC).Tue, 03 May 2011 14:05:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-d0410e2b26aa10e0b8daafd8a0e663c4-22.5596 17.077http://allafrica.com/stories/201104290618.htmlanalysis What happened? Despite it being the end of April, a summer pattern prevails assisted by air-flows from a westerly to north-westerly direction in both lower and middle levels. But as observation shows, convective ability decreases within this persistent pattern.Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:50:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-678631fea419a28a8d7b163480dc20c6-22.5596 17.077http://allafrica.com/stories/201104290616.htmlA small delegation of Cuban engineers is in the North to take some preliminary notes on the practicality of draining certain key areas of the Cuvelai delta. This is no small undertaking as it is patently obvious that there is too much water in Owambo. If we also consider that there is a reasonable....Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:50:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-0b8766a3c765fdb119619d9cfff5a57a-22.5596 17.077http://www.newera.com.na/article.php?articleid=38509&title=President%20Pohamba%e2%80%99s%20state%20of%20the%20nation%20addressGeneric studies of texts consider the structure and content of messages and place them into distinct classes. Each of these classes exerts a constraint on both the speaker/writer and the audience. In each case, the genre has a specific structure and content that defines it, like Journalism with its....Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:02:00 +0200neweraennewera-7b67a59c9e80768f8931c745f1950a4dhttp://allafrica.com/stories/201104270748.htmlPrime Minister Nahas Angula last week received donations from five companies in support of thousands of flood-displaced people.Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-d052e4232b369cb347778cd128f36e4b-22.5596 17.077http://www.newera.com.na/article.php?articleid=38479WINDHOEK – Prime Minister Nahas Angula last week received donations from five companies in support o...Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:37:00 +0200neweraennewera-a289fe60c8c452a7922342ff50190a7d-22.5596 17.077http://allafrica.com/stories/201104250362.htmlNAMIBIAN Police regional commander in the Ohangwena region, Commissioner Armas Shivute, has warned that his officers will arrest anybody who fires gunshots in the air in celebration or in mourning.Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:08:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-bd680a81c1a686a8b650a7730363756c-22.5596 17.077http://www.afriquejet.com/news/africa-news/african-ministers-say-climate-change-ruining-healthcare-systems-201104249983.htmlAddis Ababa, Ethiopia - African health ministers have called for a climate change strategy to tackle the rising medical costs associated with malaria and an increase in infant deaths as a result of other environmentally-inflicted diseases. The ministers met in Windhoek, the Namibian capital, where....Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:58:00 +0200afriquejetenafriquejet-ebc171167341573b08b3689edf7a1182-22.5596 17.077http://allafrica.com/stories/201104211199.htmlThe average household has an ambiguous attitude towards insurance. The typical insured profile will include a property, one or more vehicles, some high-value items that remain at the property, and sometimes, some high-value items the insured takes with him or her when they travel.Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:50:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-f53f14babd662db6cbe63c6a96fd4f6f-22.5596 17.077http://appablog.wordpress.com/2011/04/21/au-ministers-of-health-expected-to-formulate-clear-response-to-climate-change-to-protect-human-health/AU ministers of health expected to formulate clear response to climate change to protect human health WINDHOEK, Namibia, April 21, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The two day Ministerial meeting of the 5th session of the AU Conference of Ministers of Health (CAMH5) started in Windhoek Namibia today under the [.Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:23:00 +0200africanpressorganizationenafricanpressorganization-a0eb5ed31538da8106ea6636671bfb4b-22.5596 17.077http://appablog.wordpress.com/2011/04/20/cam5-experts-meeting-challenged-to-produce-action-oriented-plan-on-climate-change-and-its-effects-on-health-2/CAM5 experts meeting challenged to produce action oriented plan on climate change and its effects on health WINDHOEK, Namibia, April 20, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Experts from AU Member States are meeting in Windhoek, Namibia to, among others, identify the major effects of climate change on health in Africa [.Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:54:00 +0200africanpressorganizationenafricanpressorganization-86800fc2549f1ba798edb4fd5d784e33-22.5596 17.077http://allafrica.com/stories/201104200475.htmlAt least 4,600 families in Malawi's northern Karonga district have been affected by flooding since the beginning of April after heavy rain caused a dyke to collapse along the North Rukuru River.Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:59:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-306f4b633005b2390abb6d5ae04d1470-9.926515 33.941582http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/malawi-thousands-hit-by-flooding-in-northThe full extent of flood water damage to crops, homes, sanitation and livelihoods is still unclear, a humanitarian officer has told IRIN news agencyWed, 20 Apr 2011 14:54:00 +0200trustentrust-5768c8c9b7f0e819996cae41abe8582c-13.9826 33.7738http://www.newera.com.na/article.php?articleid=38368&title=UN%20seeks%20US%242.3%20m%20to%20help%20flood%20victimsWINDHOEK – The United Nations Country Team in Namibia urgently seeks N$16 million (US$2.3 million) to support national efforts to alleviate the suffering of people who have been displaced by flooding in the northern parts of the country. An estimated 100 000 to 200 000 people have had their....Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:00:00 +0200neweraennewera-03ae61f915ed788328970bc69d4ff470-22.5596 17.077http://appablog.wordpress.com/2011/04/18/cam5-experts-meeting-challenged-to-produce-action-oriented-plan-on-climate-change-and-its-effects-on-health/CAM5 Experts meeting challenged to produce action oriented plan on climate change and its effects on health WINDHOEK, Namibia, April 18, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Experts from AU Member States are meeting in Windhoek, Namibia to, among others, identify the major effects of climate change on health in [.Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:27:00 +0200africanpressorganizationenafricanpressorganization-ad516e6ff978ae879aff58d472910882-22.5596 17.077http://www.newera.com.na/article.php?articleid=38359&title=Flood%20victims%20get%20aidWINDHOEK - Namibia Custom Smelters (NCS) donated N$70, 000 to the National Emergency Disaster Fund (NEDF) that is managed by the Office of the Prime Minister, which coordinates and distributes relief aid to flood victims. Speaking during the presentation of the cheque to Prime Minister Nahas Angula....Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:53:00 +0200neweraennewera-561fbeee940a6f4cd11f9aecbb2ac5df-22.5596 17.077http://allafrica.com/stories/201104180214.htmlAN estimated 13 000 or more Caprivians are living in emergency camps after they were forced to flee their flooded homes.Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:46:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-46e8e9826401d0cac518febc54c4c5a9-22.5596 17.077http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/namibia-stubborn-floodwaters-will-stay-up-to-six-months15 Apr 2011 18:30 Source: Content partner // IRIN JOHANNESBURG, 14 April 2011 ( IRIN ) - Flooding in northern Namibia has killed 65 people and displaced about 60,000 others, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in its southern Africa flood and cyclone report published on 13 April 2011.Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:48:00 +0200trustentrust-a55e5197296b541d4ae5b9de0db75263-26.1441 28.0502http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/namibia-flooding-kills-at-least-65-un15 Apr 2011 15:46 Source: reuters // Reuters WINDHOEK, April 15 (Reuters) - Heavy flooding in Namibia has killed at least 65 people and displaced 60,000, damaging crops and infrastructure in the southwest African state, a U.N. report said on Friday. "Sustained high water tables over the past three....Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:48:00 +0200trustentrust-ba7bd2b07b913a15917d02ad00e650d5-22.5596 17.077http://www.news24.com/Africa/News/Namibia-flooding-kills-at-least-65-UN-20110415Heavy flooding in Namibia has killed at least 65 people and displaced 60 000, damaging crops and infrastructure in the southwest African state, a UN report says.Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:16:00 +0200news24ennews24-817b9477f33c58c5b85eb38d8770cf17-22.5596 17.077http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/4/16/worldupdates/2011-04-15T213609Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-563650-1&sec=WorldupdatesWINDHOEK (Reuters) - Heavy flooding in Namibia has killed at least 65 people and displaced 60,000, damaging crops and infrastructure in the southwest African state, a U.N. report said on Friday.Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:06:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-6a901c8a4603afb818062a3c74211bf3-22.5596 17.077http://www.newera.com.na/article.php?articleid=38322&title=Clinton%20condoles%20NamibiaWINDHOEK – US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has conveyed America’ “sincere condolences and sympathies” to Namibia which has endured flood devastation in its northern regions. “On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send our sincere condolences and sympathy to the....Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:19:00 +0200neweraennewera-8a51ac662c0fd0d542b5a02df7670f80-22.5596 17.077http://allafrica.com/stories/201104140816.htmlFlooding in northern Namibia has killed 65 people and displaced about 60,000 others, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in its southern Africa flood and cyclone report published on 13 April 2011.Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:57:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-a9bc42463177ee49ec5c3689b55b8856-22.5596 17.077http://allafrica.com/stories/201104140807.htmlUnited Nations agencies in Namibia today requested $2.3 million to support the southern African country's efforts to assist an estimated 60,000 people who have been displaced by severe floods, which have claimed the lives of 65 people in the north and submerged many rural areas.Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:26:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-66c53bcf046cd91913bb19116ceb6e00-22.5596 17.077http://www.nieuwsbank.nl/en/2011/04/14/V019.htm[ Donderdag 14 april 2011 | United Nations (UN) ] 14 April 2011 - United Nations agencies in Namibia today requested $2Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:13:00 +0200nieuwsbankennieuwsbank-bf2cdc83967baef2e299901469577db8-22.5596 17.077http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=38109&Cr=floods&Cr1=United Nations agencies in Namibia today requested $2.3 million to support the southern African country’s efforts to assist an estimated 60,000 people who have been displaced by severe floods, which have claimed the lives of 65 people in the north and submerged many rural areas.Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:03:00 +0200un-orgenun-org-c8753e6c7509f04effc2d2d40c7de0d3-22.5596 17.077http://www.IRINnews.org/report.aspx?ReportID=92477JOHANNESBURG, 14 April 2011 (IRIN) - Flooding in northern Namibia has killed 65 people and displaced about 60,000 others, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in its southern Africa flood and cyclone report published on 13 April 2011.Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:06:00 +0200irinnewsenirinnews-726f8fcd7ab46cf0508474d8a55e0a8b-26.1441 28.0502http://www.newera.com.na/article.php?articleid=38295&title=Unruly%20behaviour%20%20rampant%20in%20flood%20campsOSHAKATI – Regional emergency officials are battling with unruly behaviour at relocation camps as well as alcohol use by relocated people in the Oshana Region, even after water levels in more than two-thirds of the region have subsided. The Regional Disaster Risk Management Committee (RDRMC)....Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:43:00 +0200neweraennewera-2f302bfef041cc9ba46d824f483338c9-18.4323483856223 15.7227752174092http://www.news24.com/Africa/News/US-offers-help-after-Namibia-flooding-20110412The US has offered condolences and help after flooding in Namibia caused widespread damage and claimed dozens of lives.Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:19:00 +0200news24ennews24-535d508c8fe1aab6c4405efb18e8b060-22.5596 17.077http://allafrica.com/stories/201104120483.htmlMany Angolan refugees do not want to return home after their refugee status in Namibia ceases at the end of this year.Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:48:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-788844b8c966a93da10617ebfeefbc7b-22.5596 17.077http://www.newera.com.na/article.php?articleid=38256&title=Russia%20boosts%20flood%20relief%20effortsWINDHOEK – Russia has donated goods worth N$5.3 million to boost flood relief efforts in the northern regions of Namibia. The massive consignment arrived at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Saturday. Russian President, Dimitri Medvedev, also sent his condolences on the loss of life and property resulting from the devastating floods.Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:26:00 +0200neweraennewera-86d05b49ecc75aa1c2f0e0eb7b671c99-22.5596 17.077http://www.newera.com.na/article.php?articleid=38253WINDHOEK - Many Angolan refugees do not want to return home after their refugee status in Namibia ce...Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:26:00 +0200neweraennewera-8918b321f861b5be3aa66c2146f3faef-22.5596 17.077http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110412/pl_afp/namibiafloodsweatherusAFP - The United States offered condolences and help Monday after flooding in Namibia caused widespread damage and claimed dozens of lives.Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:46:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-60d98cf3c87a1cdc88450b8c4fd80335-22.5596 17.077http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/VVOS-8FQMCA?OpenDocument&RSS20=18-PSummary: This Emergency Appeal seeks CHF 1,811,530 in cash, kind, or services to support the Namibia Red Cross Society to assist 37,457 displaced people/ 9,364 families for six months. CHF 296,472 was allocated from the Federation's Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to support this operation. Unearmarked funds to replenish DREF are encouraged.Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:56:00 +0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-f7ef8c728b65b2c9298a211d6ed413ee-22.5596 17.077http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/SNAA-8FRMEF?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSby Mathias Haufiku WINDHOEK – No life has been lost due to floods in the Caprivi Region despite the severity of the floods in some of the flooded areas.Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:28:00 +0200reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-12cbcce257178aaa75af90f0501b4e5e-22.5596 17.077http://mg.co.za/article/2011-04-08-namibia-in-flood-after-heaviest-rain-120-years/Namibia has declared its second national flood emergency in three years, following extensive flooding in six of the country's northern regions.Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:22:00 +0200MailGuardianenMailGuardian-1d60916f5802f300dabeb7cbca3dc741-22.5596 17.077http://allafrica.com/stories/201104080574.htmlTHE floods in Northern Namibia have been the worst to date, with a total of 40 952 people affected in the Oshana, Oshikoto, Omusati, Ohangwena, Caprivi and Kavango regions.Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:40:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-32a65997ed285fef87696abfb2dfdc50-22.5596 17.077http://www.newera.com.na/article.php?articleid=38210&title=Hitting%20the%20nail%20on%20the%20floods%e2%80%99%20headAT 21, Namibia is a grown-up mother, yet young enough not to be caught napping every time seasonal floods swamp parts of her territory. It does not take Solomonic wisdom to realize that floods will keep coming at intervals, but do we, as citizens, have to endure the same pain every time they come?....Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:24:00 +0200neweraennewera-f6bf49aacda5dc2f952c0900c425cb05-22.5596 17.077http://www.newera.com.na/article.php?articleid=38176&title=NAU%20donates%20%20to%20flood%20victimsWINDHOEK ­– The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) has heeded an appeal from the Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) to assist flood victims. NRCS made an impassioned appeal for flood victims to be assisted in cash or in kind in the wake of ruinous floods that have claimed many lives and displaced thousands in the north.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:39:00 +0200neweraennewera-84159af3b39d4a842db09b6f13f7c639-22.5596 17.077http://allafrica.com/stories/201104070182.htmlNamibia has declared a state of emergency in response to widescale flooding in the north that has claimed 62 lives since January 2011.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:08:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-4578e597ded3da8a115bf245a8f69fac-22.5596 17.077http://www.allheadlinenews.com/?refresh=112:32 PM EDT 4/6/2011 Since 2008, an Ohio-based company, White Hat Management, has collected around $230 million to run charter schools in that state. The company has grown into a national chain and reports that it has about 20,000 students across the country.Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:33:00 +0200AHNenAHN-12510ca34ccfe8977a12afa6b88639b0http://www.allheadlinenews.com/?refresh=112:12 PM EDT 4/6/2011 Water levels in flood-hit northern Namibia "are significantly higher than they were in 2009, when flooding affected an estimated 350,000 people," the UN Office of the Resident Coordinator said in a situation report released on 5 April 2011.Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:18:00 +0200AHNenAHN-c5a214186eae3f040fb951524aa349d7-22.5596 17.077http://allafrica.com/stories/201104060020.htmlFOR close to two weeks during the recent floods, Groot Aub residents who work in Windhoek could not cross the river to go to work - putting their jobs on the line.Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:38:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-4a07821984b2dd4ccad0caf7fd06c204-22.5596 17.077-22.5596 17.077http://www.newera.com.na/article.php?articleid=38133&title=Sewage%20overflowsOSHAKATI – Sewage ponds in the northern regions are a ticking time bomb, an expert says. Towns in the northern regions are using evaporating sewerage systems where sewage dams are open. With the towns now challenged by heavy rains, the sewage dams are over-flowing, causing sewage water to mix with water in the oshanas.Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:27:00 +0200neweraennewera-0dd0a308d02a248db9d9d8d897ae6db7http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011/04/05/story_5-4-2011_pg4_4WINDHOEK: Record floods have hit central and northern Namibia, killing more than 60 people in the last week and causing millions of dollars of damage to roads, bridges and crops, officials said on Monday. “Over 20,000 people have been displaced,” government disaster chief Japhet Iitenge said,....Tue, 05 Apr 2011 02:21:00 +0200dailytimesPKendailytimesPK-6363543e83a30d5cf66fbff01743110f-22.5596 17.077-22.5596 17.077http://www.africafiles.org/article.asp?ID=25184For the third year in a row, a State of Emergency has been declared in the country due to floods catalyzed by heavy rainfall. - N.Q.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:29:00 +0200africafilesenafricafiles-d20c3e3276c69cd6f0fc6a14e6436ade-22.5596 17.077http://www.news24.com/Africa/News/Namibian-floods-displace-20-000-20110404Record floods that hit central and northern Namibia last week have displaced over 20 000 people and caused millions of dollars of damage to roads, bridges and crops, officials say.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:41:00 +0200news24ennews24-6e34f0a0fe2fd9c991e034d39be5e459-22.5596 17.077http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0404/breaking17.htmlRecord floods have hit central and northern Namibia, killing more than 60 people in the last week and causing millions of dollars of damage to roads, bridges and crops, officials said today. "Over 20,000 people have been displaced," government disaster chief Japhet Iitenge said, adding that....Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:11:00 +0200irishtimesenirishtimes-8a2f46108f8bca7936f6b78ef97eacc6-22.5596 17.077http://www.timeslive.co.za/africa/article1002560.ece/Record-floods-kill-60-in-northern-NamibiaRecord floods have hit central and northern Namibia, killing more than 60 people in the last week and causing millions of dollars of damage to roads, bridges and crops, officials said on Monday.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:03:00 +0200thetimes-zaenthetimes-za-08d7f22b1c66d9cf929bedc62b842929-22.5596 17.077http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/4/4/worldupdates/2011-04-04T144328Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-561004-1&sec=WorldupdatesWINDHOEK (Reuters) - Record floods have hit central and northern Namibia, killing more than 60 people in the last week and causing millions of dollars of damage to roads, bridges and crops, officials said on Monday.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:01:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-dfc8042837329e8c0e3da93aee2d439f-22.5596 17.077-22.5596 17.077http://allafrica.com/stories/201104040262.htmlTHE Police in the Oshana Region have requested more vehicles, trailers, canoes and boats to help villagers cross the flooded oshanas and rivers.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:04:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-a96c773830163000e2730ae40b69d3a6-22.5596 17.077http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=277338&Itemid=103 de abril de 2011, 09:11 Windhoek, Apr 3 (Prensa Latina) Unprecedented floods caused by the Zambeze and Okavango rivers resulting from in non-stop rains in south Angola and north Namibia from January have killed more than 60 people and displaced another 10,000, forcing President Hifikepunye Phamba to declare the state of emergency.Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:39:00 +0200prensa-latina-enenprensa-latina-en-2645e5cdb7c86f97c2a49f3c8bd11c3d-22.5596 17.077-8.812419 13.23504-22.5596 17.077http://allafrica.com/stories/201104010750.htmlAt the end of a very wet quarter, it is appropriate to look at the economic impact of adverse weather.Sat, 02 Apr 2011 08:55:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-9e53cf29838db7925b58dd4336d49d3f-22.5596 17.077http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/VVOS-8FHKB5?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSNAMIBIA: Floods cause an emergency JOHANNESBURG, 1 April 2011 (IRIN) - Namibia has declared a state of emergency in response to widescale flooding in the north that has claimed 62 lives since January 2011.Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:09:00 +0200reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-a6baca876f186c9fdf03f5b23941ee32-22.5596 17.077http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/namibia-floods-cause-an-emergency"The most severe flooding is occurring in the regions of Oshana, Ohangwena, Omusati and Oshikoto, which form the Cuvelai Basin," said a situation report by the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator on 30 March 2011. The Cuvelai Basin, in northern Namibia, is one of the country's most densely populated regions, as well as one of its poorest.Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:30:00 +0200trustentrust-e26782fc4f544c78b44114592ea480d0-22.5596 17.077http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?ReportId=92343JOHANNESBURG 01 April 2011 (IRIN) - Namibia has declared a state of emergency in response to widescale flooding in the north that has claimed 62 lives since January 2011.Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:10:00 +0200irinnewsenirinnews-72c725faa12c9f04d59c8d8a84b1cce5-22.5596 17.077http://www.newera.com.na/article.php?articleid=38097&title=Awilo%20shows%20postponedWINDHOEK – Music shows by Congolese African award-winning artiste, Awilo Longomba, have been postponed. Longomba was supposed to arrive in Namibia this week to pay tribute to the late Namibian musician Jackson Kaujeua, by visiting his grave and laying a wreath on his grave.Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:52:00 +0200neweraennewera-6da883d5e44f10b54736947677567b3f-22.5596 17.077-22.5596 17.077http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/snapshot-floods-around-the-world31 Mar 2011 16:56 Source: alertnet // Katie Nguyen Residents stand in an area devastated by a landslide in the Khao Phanom district of Krabi province, south of Bangkok, Thailand, Mar. 31, 2011. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang LONDON (AlertNet) Several countries across the world, from Asia to Africa and....Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:28:00 +0200trustentrust-53a8a5e7952b56697d4d66f299c55e0c13.7308 100.52113.7308 100.521http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/MCOI-8FGGCZ?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FS"This crisis has been worsening since December because there is now nowhere for the water to go. Teachers and pupils are wading through unclean, snake-filled water to access their schools and there has been costly damage to buildings. Sadly some of our pupils have drowned in the floods.Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:55:00 +0200reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-b6486747aa0df3846cc2cef8c9299e29-22.5596 17.077http://allafrica.com/stories/201103310287.htmlMany business operations have come to a standstill while subsistence farmers are likely to experience serious hunger this year, as rain and flood water in the north and north-east regions of the country reach "disastrous levels never experienced in recent memory".Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:56:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-0e6497490213dd94f4846cc93b807c80-22.5596 17.077http://allafrica.com/stories/201103310299.htmlOf the total number of 161 916 residents of Oshana Region severely affected by the flood, 11 922 need assistance which includes tents, canoes, food and medication, the Oshana Regional Disaster Management Committee heard yesterday.Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:56:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-96adaecf699d6db58ce11284899f74bf-22.5596 17.077http://www.newera.com.na/article.php?articleid=38073&title=NamWater%20dismisses%20claims%20canal%20is%20causing%20floodingOSHAKATI – Namibia Water Corporation Ltd (NamWater) this week reacted strongly to allegations that the water utility’s canal is flooding people along the Cuvelai area. NamWater Manager: Corporate Communications, Johannes Shigwedha, said in a statement that the allegations are not true because the....Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:46:00 +0200neweraennewera-ec0ad509d262e5aabca8e7125d8bdf5c-22.5596 17.077http://www.mg.co.za/article/2011-03-31-namibia-declares-state-of-emergency-after-flooding/Namibia's president on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in northern parts of the country after heavy flooding displaced nearly 10 000 people.Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:59:00 +0200MailGuardianenMailGuardian-f014d41a4f2c0c64202d98cec28dbdd9-22.5596 17.077