August 08
Namibia: Opportunities and Drawbacks of a Nuclear Power Plant to Meet Namibia's Electricity Needs
Energy security demands a reduction in reliance on imported fossil fuels as everyone braces for the potential of an impending energy apocalypse. Read more »
July 30
Namibia: United States Provides an Additional 90 Million in Drought Relief Support
The United States Ambassador, Randy Berry, announced the provision of an additional US$5 million (approximately N$90 million) in humanitarian assistance during a courtesy call to… Read more »
July 24
Namibia: N$123 Million Expansion and Upgrade for Outapi Water Treatment Plant in Motion
Water utility, NamWater on Tuesday inked a contract for the extension and upgrade of the Outapi Water Treatment Plant, to ensure a reliable and increased water supply to Outapi and… Read more »
July 03
Namibia: N$665 Million Water Project to Enhance Kavango East and West's Water Security
The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein this week initiated a significant milestone with the launch of a N$665 million project aimed at expanding the… Read more »
June 26
Namibia: Shifeta Urges Unified Response to Drought Crisis Affecting 1.4 Million People
The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta has called for coordinated action to address the severe drought crisis, which is currently impacting 1.4 million… Read more »
May 14
Namibia: Mbumba Highlights Green Hydrogen's Role in Economic Growth At World Hydrogen Summit
The President, HE Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, in a keynote address at the World Hydrogen Summit, on Tuesday underscored the significance of green hydrogen initiatives in fostering economic… Read more »
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 »