The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism is set to improve road infrastructure at Etosha National Park. This is after tourists and tour operators raised concerns regarding the state of some roads in the park. This was recently confirmed by…

A conservation group from Khorixas in the Kunene region has called on the government to help stop mining activities that could pose a threat to highly endangered black rhinos. The Khorixas conservation community travelled to Windhoek to plead with the…

Environment minister Pohamba Shifeta showed his gratitude for the ongoing support from the Integrated Wildlife Protection Management Project, funded by the German government through KfW Development Bank. “The critical equipment we receive today is valued at approximately N$20million and comes…

A dialogue meant to identify gaps and challenges within Namibia’s climate change plan was held in Windhoek on Thursday.Deputy chairperson of the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) Louise Helen Brown said this was the first time the organisation hosted an economics…

A local environmental group is concerned about an outbreak of seal rabies among South Africa’s seal colony, which could spread to Namibia. Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN) spokesperson Naude Dreyer says the organisation has been in contact with leading South African…

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has appeased operators and members of the public after they have raised concerns over concession rights awarded at Sossusvlei. Operators and lodging establishments registered with the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) are still able…

“I wanted to make sure the powerful messages of self-improvement and inner healing were accessible to a wider audience.” These are the words of author and motivational speaker Immanuel Nghifikwa. He recently updated and rewrote his book, ‘Top Brilliant Secrets:…

Namibia is turning wild animals into scapegoats for its problems. This was said by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) senior vice president Jason Baker in a letter to prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. The organisation is raising questions…

Namibia is pushing forward with the development of new technologies, a move the country can use to create a more sustainable environment. Mines and energy deputy minister Kornelia Shilunga says these developments include electric cars and renewable energy. She was…

The Consortium of African Funds for the Environment (Cafe) is hosting its annual meeting at Swakopmund this week. The meeting aims to promote participant cooperation, education, and creativity on sustainable funding, biodiversity conservation, and the use of technology in conservation.…

The Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE) has warned the government against culling desert elephants.  The state is slaughtering over 700 animals to cushion some Namibians against hunger caused by the worst drought in the country in 100 years.  These animals…

A local company is turning food waste into organic manure to contribute to the economy and promote sustainability.  Sven Gruttemeyer, the chief executive and co-founder of Biocycle, has explained this process.  He says the food his company recycles is used…