Environment

Death toll rises in Eastern Cape floods

Torrential rains, heavy snowfall, and fierce cold winds swept through South Africa’s Eastern Cape this week, resulting in at least 78 deaths, including four children whose school bus was swept away near Mthatha, officials confirmed. Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane described the situation as “tragic,” noting that the death toll is expected to rise as rescue teams continue their efforts. Authorities recovered six bodies from the minibus—four students, the driver, […]

12 June, 2025 14

Environment

World leaders asked to save oceans from pollution and overfishing

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, speaking at the third United Nations Ocean Conference, a high-level summit co-chaired by France and Costa Rica, is currently underway in Nice, France. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a strong warning about the state of the world’s oceans, telling global leaders that greed, overexploitation, and inaction are pushing marine ecosystems to the brink of collapse. Speaking at the opening of the third United […]

12 June, 2025 13

Africa

Seventy white rhinos relocated from South Africa to Rwanda’s Akagera National Park

Translocated rhino rewild, Akagera Park Rwanda Seventy southern white rhinos from South Africa's Munywana Conservancy have been relocated to Rwanda’s Akagera National Park. The move was part of a ten-year plan to rewild rhinos to safe, suitable, and well-managed protected areas of Africa. The rhinos represent around 15 percent of the world’s total population of white rhinos. According to Al Jazeera, the journey, spanning over 3,400 km and involving both road […]

12 June, 2025 12

Environment

Namibia’s Wildlife Economy: A global conservation success story

A new documentary produced for the Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE) has shed light on Namibia’s remarkable journey in wildlife conservation, positioning the country as a global leader in sustainable wildlife management. Directed by Andy Botelle and produced by MaMoKoBo Video & Research, Namibia’s Wildlife Economy explores the evolution of conservation policies in Namibia and southern Africa, from colonial times to present-day frameworks that prioritise community rights and ecological sustainability. […]

23 May, 2025 26

Environment

Public bemoans poor attitudes from nurses

https://youtu.be/7frC2Hvll9k By: Ketemba Tjipepa The Health Professions Council of Namibia (HPCNA) CEO, Dr. Cornelius Weyulu, says complaints about poor attitudes from some nurses are rising, warning that rudeness and negligence are damaging to the profession’s image. Weyulu made these remarks at Windhoek’s Katutura Intermediate Hospital during the commemoration of International Nurses Day on Monday.

13 May, 2025 76

Environment

Namdeb and NamPower partner on renewable power projects

https://youtu.be/ravPsgHJ0ao By: Eric Mhunduru Namdeb and NamPower last week signed a memorandum of understanding to facilitate collaboration on the development and integration of renewable electricity projects into the national grid. The agreement was signed by Namdeb Chief Executive Officer, Riaan Burger and NamPower Managing Director, Kahenge Haulofu, who revealed that the power generated will also be used for Namdeb’s mining operations. Angie Scholtz spoke to Haulofu who said they will […]

13 May, 2025 28

Environment

Namibians urged to embrace diverse sectors to combat economic challenges

https://youtu.be/eZGdx7iK6tw By: Hertha Ekandjo The Daures Green Hydrogen Village (DGHV) Chief Executive Officer Jerome Namaseb, has called on Namibia to diversify its economic sectors to effectively address pressing issues such as food insecurity and unemployment. He emphasized that embracing emerging industries like green hydrogen can significantly broaden employment opportunities and reduce the nation’s reliance on imported goods. “Namibia should be open to welcoming different sectors and projects over being […]

1 May, 2025 51

Africa

Namibia needs US$ 9 billion (N$166.5 billion) to set up a nuclear power plant

By: Hertha Ekandjo Energy expert, Andreas Simon says Namibia needs between US$ 6 and 9 billion (N$166.5 billion) to set up a nuclear power plant depending on the scale and technology used. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah suggested over the weekend that Namibia should move towards a nuclear power plant. She said a mix of reliable energy and clean energy is needed to grow the economy and take people out of poverty. […]

14 April, 2025 335

Environment

Land issue still a burning issue in Namibia

https://youtu.be/ZUxeLY0p_Gc By: Eric Mhunduru President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has repeated what former presidents have said regarding the willing buyer, willing seller policy over land. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is uncomfortable with the policy. Nandi-Ndaitwah said the willing buyer, willing seller policy guided early land reforms but has not worked effectively. “We had to develop laws, and we started with the willing buyer willing seller that we […]

10 April, 2025 76