Environment

Japanese government donates agro-inputs to Kavango East region

https://youtu.be/ZhvokrCwyHU By: Ellen Shihepo The Japanese government in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and ministry of agriculture donated agricultural inputs to support 1,760 farming households in the Kavango East region last week. Agro-inputs are substances or services that are used in the production of agricultural and allied products. Speaking in Rundu, Japanese Ambassador Shinichi Asazuma said the project is titled “Emergency response to enhance resilience and […]

March 25, 2025 21

Environment

Agriculture ministry extends livestock drought submission claims to April 2025

https://youtu.be/BWkAUE6aXi8 By: Ellen Shihepo The agriculture ministry has announced that the subsidy claims submission for the livestock support programme for drought has been extended to the 30th of next month. Public Relations Officer Simon Nghipandulwa says the initial deadline was the 31st March 2025 but it was extended to give farmers the necessary time to get their documents in order. Nghipandulwa said the grace period was decided on by the […]

March 17, 2025 20

Environment

European Union and Germany launch Benguela Current project

In a groundbreaking collaboration, the European Union, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, BCC, and GIZ have unveiled the Blue Benguela Current Action project, designed to protect the Benguela Current, one of the most productive marine ecosystems in the world. The initiative, which comes with N$230 million (€12 million) in EU funding, will support sustainable fisheries, marine conservation, and climate resilience across Namibia, Angola, and […]

March 13, 2025 28

Environment

EU delegation visits Orano Desalination Plant

Managing Director of the Orano Erongo Desalination plant Tommie Gouws The EU delegation has visited the Orano Erongo Desalination Plant near the coastal town of Wlotzkasbaken in the Erongo region. The plat was built by Orano (formerly Areva) to supply water to the Trekkopje uranium mine. However, due to the mine’s suspension, the plant now primarily provides desalinated water to other industrial users and municipalities in the region, including the […]

March 12, 2025 35

Environment

Parliamentarian Elma Dienda Calls for Stronger Ombudsman Bill

Parliamentarian Elma Dienda has called for key reforms to the Ombudsman Bill to enhance accountability and justice. She emphasized the need for greater independence in the appointment process to prevent political influence. Dienda also urged for expanded oversight powers, particularly in cases of police misconduct and corruption. She highlighted the importance of increasing resources to improve investigations and public outreach. Additionally, she advocated for better representation of marginalized groups within […]

March 5, 2025 17

Environment

Environmental Groups Reject Offshore Drilling Proposal in S.A

The Green Connection, Natural Justice, and Masifundise in S.A are rejecting the proposed draft scoping report on offshore oil and gas exploration drilling in the southern part of the Deep-Water Orange Basin, off the West Coast. The Green Connection Neville van Rooy says the project impacts on the country’s commitment to address the climate crisis and move toward a just energy transition.

March 3, 2025 41

Environment

Authorities Alarmed by Rule-Breaking in National Parks

Romeo Muyunda, spokesperson for the Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Ministry, says officials are worried about continued disregard for laws and park regulations by visitors. The ministry has identified several major infractions and emphasizes the need for stricter adherence to park rules.

February 27, 2025 70

Environment

NamWater Reports Positive Inflows in Key Dams Across the Country

NamWater has reported significant inflows into major dams across the country following recent rainfall, boosting water security for agriculture, industry, and domestic consumption. According to the 24 February dam bulletin, Omatako Dam saw a substantial increase, now at 24.8% capacity, while Friedenau Dam reached 46.8%. The Otjivero Main and Silt Dams also recorded inflows, improving supply in the Gobabis region. In the south, Neckartal Dam, Namibia’s largest, rose to 81.2%, […]

February 25, 2025 40

Environment

Drought Puts 1.26 Million at Risk of Food Insecurity

A severe drought has disrupted farming, placing over 1.26 million people—40% of the population—at risk of food insecurity. The delayed rainy season and insufficient rainfall have worsened planting conditions. Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein has provided an update on the crisis.

February 22, 2025 32