April 04
Southern Africa: Namibia Making Strides in Global Environment Agreements
Namibia has finalised efforts to participate in the Africa Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative (AFRO 100), which aims to restore 100 million ha of land in Africa by 2030. Read more »
April 01
Namibia: Environment Ministry Records 28 Rhinos Poached This Year
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has recorded 28 rhinos poached in Namibia from January to date. Read more »
March 29
Namibia: Climate Change Puts Food Production At Risk
THE Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) has put several measures in place to ensure the resilience and sustainability of food production in the country as… Read more »
Namibia: Farming With the Environment in Mind
Rundu-born Magdalena José has nurtured the love for nature since her childhood. Her fascination with the natural world has shaped her journey into agriculture. Read more »
March 15
Namibia: Namibia Constantly Affected By Global Warming
Global warming is constantly affecting Namibia's highly variable rainfall patterns, making every drop of water and wetlands a very important aspect of people's lives, senior… Read more »
March 12
Namibia: Little Done to Protect Fisheries Jobs Post-Fishrot - Opposition, Commentators
Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) deputy leader Kalimbo Iipumbu says very little has been done to safeguard jobs in the fishing sector since the Fishrot corruption scandal… Read more »
February 10
Namibia: Rainstorm Damages Bethanie Homes
Several houses at Bethanie, a village in the //Kharas region, were damaged during a rainstorm last week. Read more »
January 11
Namibia: Crocodile Nightmare Continues in Kavango East
Ongoing crocodile attacks during periods of increased water levels and floods remain a significant concern for communities in the Kavango East region. Read more »
January 07
Namibia: 'We Don't Want That Sandpit in Our Community'
Marriane Penda is overcome with grief and anger. Read more »
Namibia: Remains of Child Found Inside Crocodile
The remains of a nine-year-old Namibian boy snatched by a crocodile on the Angolan side of the Okavango River on Friday morning were found on Sunday. Read more »
January 05
Namibia: Nata Fishing Cleared - Vessels and Rights Restored
After more than a year of allegations of illegal fishing, human trafficking and financial setbacks, Nata Fishing Enterprises has been vindicated by the High Court of Namibia. Read more »
Namibia: Sulphur Bloom Causes Marine Life Wash-Out Along Central Coast
The shores of Dolphin Beach and Long Beach near Walvis Bay were a hub of activity on Friday morning as hundreds of locals were seen gathering dead fish scattered across the sand. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Namibia: Concerns Over Dorob Park New Year's Festival
The upcoming Camp Out Dune Fest '23, scheduled to be held at the Amphitheatre Dune on 31 December, has sparked a wave of concern among local business owners and tour operators. Read more »
December 17, 2023
Namibia: Top-10 Finish for Namibia During Bioblitz
Namibia recently joined the rest of the world's southern hemisphere for the Great Southern Bioblitz event, finishing the challenge in 10th place out of 138 projects from over 20… Read more »
December 10, 2023
Namibia: COP28 - a First Family Diplomatic Mission
Namibians are grumbling about the first family jetting off to Dubai, acting like they've never taken a trip to the kraal with their own kin. Read more »
November 20, 2023
Namibia: 80% of Namibia's Children Not Getting Enough Water Daily
Eight out of every 10 children in Namibia do not have enough water to meet their daily needs. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Namibia: Namibia to Host Dialogue On Climate Challenges
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, serving as the national designated authority on the Green Climate Fund (GCF), in collaboration with the Environmental Investment… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Namibia: Irrigation Scheme Still Without Power After Two Weeks
The Naute Irrigation Scheme in the //Kharas region is still without power after electricity was cut by the Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) for debt of N$4 million two weeks… Read more »
Namibia: Villagers Demand Clean Drinking Water
Residents of Amaupa and Iikokola villages in the Tsandi constituency in the Omusati region are demanding that the government provides immediate solutions to clean drinking water. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Namibia: Kelp Start-Up Shortlisted for N$11,4m Climate Award
Kelp Blue is among this year's finalists of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the United Arab Emirates' pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, which carries a… Read more »
September 05, 2023
Namibia: Namibia to Benefit From AfDB Climate-Smart Agri Course
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will host a two-day hybrid training session for young people from southern African countries, including Namibia, on the role of technology in… Read more »
September 06, 2023
Namibia: Newlands Crew Rescued After Sinking Off Namibian Coast
In a dramatic turn of events, all 10 crew members of the rock lobster vessel, Newlands, which went missing on Sunday, were found and rescued yesterday, after the vessel sunk. Read more »
August 26, 2023
Namibia: Fishrot Is Alive and Kicking
Namibia's leading fishing companies are seemingly waking up to the reality that the practices that spawned the infamous Fishrot scandal remain in play. Read more »
July 23, 2023
Namibia: Over 50% of Namibians Unaware of Climate Change #AfricaClimateCrisis
A study on climate change awareness in Namibia has found that only 45% of the Namibian population has heard of climate change. Read more »
July 20, 2023
Namibia: Reconafrica Gets N$133m for Kavango Oil Exploration
Canadian company ReconAfrica has raised N$133 million to look for oil in Namibia. Read more »