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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Environment

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Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Ministry Discusses COP29 Strategy

The Environment, Forestry, and Tourism ministry held a key meeting to finalize Namibia’s strategy for the upcoming COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, scheduled for November. Stakeholders from government, private sector, and civil society discussed national priorities like climate change mitigation and adaptation. A sponsorship of N$1,775,000 was also presented to support the Ministry’s efforts. Bernadette Shalumbu, The Environmental Investment Fund Manager Programmes and Programming.  

todayOctober 17, 2024 39

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JOINT PRESS RELEASE: Handover of vehicles and IT equipment for the Wildlife Protection Service (WPS) unit 

  Handover of vehicles and IT equipment for the Wildlife Protection Service (WPS) unit  The Integrated Wildlife Protection Project (IWPP), co-financed by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through KfW Development Bank has handed over 22 vehicles (21 4x4 patrol vehicles and one sedan Corolla service vehicle) and IT equipment worth NAD 19.8 million (approx. EUR 1 million) to the Ministry of Environment Forestry and Tourism (MEFT).   […]

todayOctober 16, 2024 7

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Research into Polymer biodegradation studies

  Dr Julia Puseletso Mofokeng, from the UFS’s Department of Chemistry, is doing research into biodegradable polymers for application in disposable product packaging.   BLOEMFONTEIN, 1 October 2024: A researcher from the University of the Free State (UFS) is contributing to the fight against plastic pollution through her research into biodegradable polymers – large, chain-like molecules – as a more environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics. Plastic pollution is a global […]

todayOctober 2, 2024 34

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Namibia faces cold weather

With the southern and central regions of Namibia experiencing colder weather in recent days, along with snowfall in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, we spoke to Odilo Kgobetsi from the meteorological office to find out if these weather patterns are normal and whether they are expected to persist.     Kgobetsi urged people to stay informed about weather updates and take necessary precautions to protect their safety and the health of their […]

todaySeptember 30, 2024 50

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Prince William is heading to South Africa for the Earthshot Prize ceremony

Prince William is heading to South Africa for the fourth edition of the Earthshot Prize ceremony in November in Cape Town. He launched this initiative in 2020 to search for the most innovative solutions to the world's greatest environmental challenges. Fifteen Earthshot Prize finalists have been announced, they include Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems, Amazon Sacred Headwaters Alliance, and Green Africa Youth Organisation.

todaySeptember 26, 2024 46

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Floods in Nigeria destroy crops for 8.5 million people

Floods in Nigeria have devastated crops that could have fed 8.5 million people for six months, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation. Bloomberg News reports that the floods hit just as the harvest season began, submerging farmland in Africa's most populous country. Farmers, who expected a bumper harvest this year, have seen their groundnuts, vegetables, and rice fields flooded. Moreover, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has […]

todaySeptember 26, 2024 17

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Hippos stranded in Zambezi region due to severe drought

Over 130 hippos are currently stranded in the muddy waters of Munambeza Pond in the Zambezi Region, as the region continues to face the devastating effects of a prolonged drought. Munambeza, located along the Chobe River bordering Botswana, is the third pond where hippos have become trapped due to drying water sources. To date, five hippos have already died. Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, confirmed the […]

todaySeptember 26, 2024 12

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