September 22
Namibia: Cost Controversy - Chinese Firms Reduce Namwater Tender Price By N$350 Million
Three Chinese companies appears to have inflated their prices for the construction of a NamWater water purification facility at Oshakati. Read more »
Namibia: Windhoek Gears for Green City Initiatives
The City of Windhoek says it wants to turn the city green, with plans to implement environmental change and ensure long-term sustainability. Read more »
September 16
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe to Follow in Namibia's Footsteps, Orders Cull of 200 Elephants Amid Food Shortages From Drought
Zimbambwe will cull 200 elephants as it faces an unprecedented drought that has led to food shortages. Read more »
September 08
Namibia: Namibia At Risk of Seal Rabies
A local environmental group is concerned about an outbreak of seal rabies among South Africa's seal colony, which could spread to Namibia. Read more »
August 27
Namibia: Judge Orders Fishrot Trial Should Continue
Plea proceedings in the Fishrot fraud, corruption and racketeering trial should continue on 2 September, acting judge Moses Chinhengo has ordered. Read more »
August 25
Namibia: 400 Timber Planks Confiscated in Kavango West
Approximately 400 timber planks were confiscated in the Kavango West region this month. Read more »
July 25
Namibia: Namra Gets Tough On Fishing Companies
... recovers N$20 million in tax fraud Read more »
Namibia: Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta At the National Stakeholders' Forum On Wildlife Protection and Law Enforcement
Since controlling a surge in poaching in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Namibia has experienced comparatively low levels of the illegal killing of wildlife, particularly of rhinos… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Plans to Feed Hungry Communities With 640 Wild Animals
... plan yet to get support Read more »
July 16
Namibia: Water Cuts for Next Two Days
The City of Windhoek has announced water interruptions scheduled for 16 to 18 July. Read more »
July 09
Namibia: Namibia Struggles With Climate Change Effects
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the global community. Read more »
July 02
Namibia: Govt Kick-Starts N$250m Water Supply Project
... state loses N$120m in stolen water pumps, solar panels Read more »
Namibia: Environmental Activism - the Highs and the Lows
Environmental advocacy is often neglected in local media, leading to a lack of public awareness on issues crucial to sustainable development. Read more »
June 26
Namibia: Global Warming Hits Namibia At a Higher Rate
Namibia is experiencing a warming rate that is higher than the global average. Read more »
June 24
Namibia: Minor Earthquake Recorded in Central Namibia
Gloria Simubali, the deputy executive director of the Geological Survey of Namibia (GSN) says a minor earthquake was recorded at Kalkfeld on Sunday. Read more »
June 05
Namibia: The Basics - Drought Planning
The agricultural sector is fundamental to the sustenance of livelihoods in Namibia, however, it faces several challenges associated with climate change. Read more »
June 06
Southern Africa: Address Land Degradation Urgently - SADC Parliament
Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) secretary general Boemo Sekgoma says land degradation and sustainable development across the region should be… Read more »
May 28
Namibia: Ministry Takes Stock of National Biodiversity
Minister of environment, forestry and tourism Pohamba Shifeta is currently engaging in national consultations to determinie the success of Namibia's biodiversity efforts. Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Warned to Prepare for Cold Weather
The Namibia Meteorological Service says the country should expect very cold weather conditions in the coming days. Read more »
May 27
Namibia: Namibia Declares State of Emergency Over Drought
President Nangolo Mbumba has declared a state of emergency regarding the current drought, effective 22 May. Read more »
May 21
Namibia: Environment Chamber to Release Manifesto Opposing Green Hydrogen Developments At Sperrgebiet
The Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE) will release a manifesto against proposed green hydrogen developments in the Tsau //Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park (TKNP) on Wednesday. Read more »
May 13
Namibia: Two Arrested Over Wildlife Products
A Namibian (28) and an Angolan national (32) were arrested over the weekend for allegedly being found in possession of pangolin skin without permits, says national police… Read more »
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 »