insert_link Etosha Fires Government thanks firefighters and communities for saving Etosha National Park By Ludorf Iyambo President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reassured Namibians that the wildfires that raged through Etosha National Park and nearby areas have been largely contained. Delivering the President’s message in Parliament, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare confirmed that most fire fronts are under control, with only a few hotspots still being monitored. The fires began inside Etosha on 22 September before spreading into communal areas in the Omusati and Oshana […] today1 October, 2025
insert_link Etosha Fires Etosha fire destruction draws global attention Werner Pillich/AP Photo via Al Jazeera The fire in Etosha National Park has gained both local and international attention after destroying more than a million hectares of land. Authorities are facing criticism over what many view as a slow response to the blaze, which has spread across vast areas despite ongoing firefighting efforts. Professor Morgan Hauptfleisch, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Natural Resources and Spatial Sciences at the Namibia […] today30 September, 2025
insert_link Etosha Fires Omusati farmer loses livestock and farms to Etosha wildfires By Maria Namupala Noa Elago, a farmer from Amarika in the Omusati region, has suffered severe losses due to the ongoing wildfires in Etosha National Park. Elago told reporters that he lost 17 sheep and that three of his farms were completely destroyed. “This is a devastating situation,” he said, describing the challenges he now faces as the fires continue to affect large areas of the region. Omusati is among […] today30 September, 2025
insert_link Etosha Fires Etosha wildfires: Authorities warn risk remains Wildfires that destroyed large areas of Etosha National Park and surrounding regions have been reported as contained by government officials, though some experts dispute that assessment. Sheriff Sean Naude of the Marshal Rangers cautioned that the fires are far from over, with hot spots still capable of flaring up if strong winds return. The blaze, which broke out on 22 September, has destroyed nearly a third of the park despite […] today30 September, 2025
insert_link Etosha Fires Etosha National Park wildfires under control Wildfires that scorched large areas of Etosha National Park and surrounding regions have been contained, the government has confirmed. The fire, which broke out on 22 September, destroyed nearly a third of the park despite days of firefighting efforts involving volunteers, soldiers, and helicopters. Authorities estimate that more than 775,000 hectares inside the park and another 171,000 hectares outside its borders were burned. The park, which covers 22,935 square kilometers, […] today30 September, 2025
