-The Government says the drought relief budget is still not enough to cater for all the affected communities, despite contributions from local international donors.

-Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa Amadhila has assured those affected by drought that assistance is still on the way and it has not stopped as being reported in some quarters of society.

-The United States of America has donated about N$110 million in food assistance to communities affected by the current drought.

-Ethiopian pharmacists employed in various regions of Namibia donated N$35 000 to Government's drought relief programme.

Saudi Arabia's new ambassador says his country is willing to assist Namibia to mitigate the impact of the prevailing drought.

-Crop farmers in the Kapako Constituency of the Kavango West Region say they will not be deterred from working their fields in the coming rain season despite continued dry spells, which have left them with no harvest from the previous season.

-Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila is appealing to those donating privately to communities affected by drought to coordinate with the government to avoid duplications.

-President Hage Geingob has called on Namibians to put measures in place to mitigate the effects of drought on both humans and livestock.

-The Head of State continues with town hall meetings to interact with communities, hear their concerns and respond to their queries. President Hage Geingob is at Ongwediva in the Oshana Region on Monday.

-Namport and China Harbour Engineering Corporation donated N$1 milion each towards drought relief aid.