The Namibian (Windhoek)  Namibia: Drought Worries As Rain Stays
Away  Photo: Chris Simpson/IRIN Farmers are concerned about the
survival of their livestock due to the poor rainfall (file
photo).  WORRIES about a devastating drought are growing as the
rains stay away, while weather forecasters do not predict much
rain for at least the rest of the week.  The Namibia National
Farmers Union (NNFU) has voiced concern over the looming drought
in a statement issued yesterday.  "The NNFU expresses its
profound concern on the national natural drought disaster due to
poor rainfall. Despite hopes and forecasts as reported by the
Weather Bureau of possible rain showers, it is now ... obvious
that Namibia will be experiencing a profound drought situation,"
the statement read.  The NNFU issued the statement after visits
to many parts of the country to assess the situation on the
ground.  The union said the country is largely dependent on
agriculture for job creation and food production and any drought
will prove to be a ca