March 28
Namibia: City of Windhoek Nears Declaration of Category D, Severe Water Scarcity
The City of Windhoek is on the brink of declaring a Category D Severe Water Scarcity, following an alarming announcement by Dieter Tolke, Engineering Technician: Water at the City… Read more »
March 04
Namibia: Deforestation and Poaching Threaten Endangered Species
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has sounded the alarm on the rapid decline of wildlife habitats due to deforestation and industrial emissions, exacerbating the… Read more »
Namibia: Cabinet Takes Swift Action to Avert Water Crisis
In a decisive move to tackle an impending water crisis, the Cabinet has greenlit urgent measures aimed at staving off potential shortages across the nation. Read more »
December 15, 2023
Namibia: Unesco Eyes Youth Organisations Working On Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
By Freeman Ya Ngulu. Read more »
October 23, 2023
Namibia: City of Windhoek Activates Emergency Borehole Scheme
The City of Windhoek announced on 18 October that the emergency borehole scheme had been activated, which may result in changes to the taste, color, and smell of drinking water. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Namibia: Giraffe Relocated to Angola's Iona National Park Bordering Namibia
The Namibia-based Giraffe Conservation Foundation has just announced that 14 giraffe were translocated successfully to the Iona National Park in the southwestern corner of Angola,… Read more »
July 03, 2023
Southern Africa: Regional Inter-Parliamentary Body Urged to Adopt Measures That Can Reduce Carbon Footprint
Regional Inter-parliamentary body, the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) Friday called on member parliaments to adopt measures to reduce the… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Namibia: Nature Foundation's Experience in Managing Small-Scale Fisheries Showcased At Continental Level
The Namibia Nature Foundation was represented by two team members of the Freshwater and Inland Fisheries programmatic area at the ECOFISH knowledge fair in mid-June in Kenya. Read more »
June 15, 2023
Namibia: 40 Crocodiles Up for Sale Via Tender
Forty crocodiles are up for sale via a tender process, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda said in a statement this week Read more »
June 08, 2023
Southern Africa: SADC Member States and Partners Called to Implement Policies and Programmes That Will Reduce Plastic Pollution
By HE Elias Magosi Read more »
May 29, 2023
Namibia: City of Windhoek Puts Up Fire Breaks to Prevent and Prepare for Veld Fires
The City of Windhoek Disaster Risk Management Division recently strategically placed fire breaks resembling gravel roads to serve as robust barriers to prevent and prepare for veld… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Namibia: Farmers Prompted to Sell Some Livestock to Avoid Losses Amid Drought
Local farmers have been prompted to sell some of their livestock to avoid stock losses due to drought as a result of inconsistent rainfall, and vegetation losses between March to… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Namibia: Schlettwein Calls for Intensified Collaboration Among Sectors to Safeguard Water for the Future #AfricaClimateHope
The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Hon Calle Schlettwein called for intensified collaboration among sectors to ensure sustainable water supply and to safeguard… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Namibia: Swakop Uranium Donates N$200,000 for Northern Flood Victims
Swakop Uranium donated N$200,000 to the National Emergency Disaster Fund for the northern flood victims on Thursday in Swakopmund. Read more »
January 26, 2023
Namibia: Venaani Calls On Business Fraternity to Assist Flood Victims
The leader of the official opposition, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), McHenry Venaani has called on the business fraternity across the country to pledge funds to help the… Read more »
November 28, 2022
Namibia: Namibia to Step Up Efforts Against Wildlife Crime During Festive Season
Namibia and its partners in wildlife protection and law enforcement will step up efforts against wildlife crime in the country during this year's festive season. Read more »
October 27, 2022
Africa: African Nations Urged to Prioritize Adaptation and Mitigation to Address Climate Change
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta called on African countries to lay down concrete and result-based actions on adaptation and mitigation including… Read more »
September 20, 2022
Namibia: Kunene Farmers Equipped With Climate Change Adaptation Skills
Trainers working with farmers in the Kunene region recently received further training on integrating climate change adaptation in farming activities in Khorixas. Read more »
June 15, 2022
Namibia: Conservation Scientist to Zoom in On Game Count Conservation
The Namibia Scientific Society is inviting the public to a public talk by conservation scientist Novald Iiambo, titled 'Game Count Conservation in Khaudum National Park', on 21… Read more »
June 14, 2022
Namibia: Poaching Remains Unabated As 11 Rhino Carcasses Discovered in Etosha
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) on Tuesday confirmed that with an ongoing operation in Etosha National Park, 11 rhino carcasses from the beginning of June… Read more »
May 19, 2022
Namibia: Wildlife Resorts Reduces Losses By N$77 Million
The Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) reduced its losses from N$174 million in 2020 to N$ 97 million in the 2021 financial year, a reduction of N$77 million. Read more »
May 09, 2022
Namibia: Farmers Worry As Namibia Battles Its Worst Brown Locust Outbreak
The Brown Locust outbreaks in Southern Africa have not captured headlines in the same way as the desert locust in the Horn of Africa, and the Arabian peninsula has done. However,… Read more »