Cabinet has directed all relevant ministries to revise the existing legislative frameworks for drought management in order to enhance resilience. That was said by the Information and Communication Technology Deputy Minister, Stanley Simaata. Simaata noted that while drought is the world’s costliest natural disaster affecting more people than any other form of natural disaster, Namibia is no exception. He said due to climate change and associated effects, the intensity of droughts is even expected to increase further in the coming years. Simaata, therefore, emphasised that since Namibia and the entire Africa is confronted by drought, it is time to build the necessary resilience that will allow member states to deal with emergencies when they emerge. He said although the impacts from drought cut across the whole society, the poorest of the poor and rural communities are especially vulnerable. Simaata stressed that the situation makes them more food insecure, while descending them deeper into poverty. He said the key outcome of the African Drought Conference, held in Windhoek in August this year, has numerous declarations on drought risk management and enhancing resilience in Africa. Simaata said unfortunately to date, most countries continue to pursue emergency and recovery strategies as well as responding only after drought has taken its toll.