Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile
Veronika Haulenga
Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile
Veronika Haulenga
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Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga
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.
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism is pleased with the progress in establishing special wildlife courts. In 2024, courts in Oshakati, Rundu, and Katima Mulilo handled 181 cases, finalizing 102. Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda stated that efforts are ongoing to secure external funding to expand the initiative in collaboration with the Judiciary and the Office of the Prosecutor General.
Tristan Cowley is the Managing Director of Ultimate Safaris. Cowley responded to Chief Seibeb of the Daure Daman Traditional Authority’s January 17th letter, clarifying that the company supports the Joint Management Area for wildlife protection. Cowley refuted claims of prioritizing mining over tourism, stressing that their operations have generated millions in revenue for local conservancies. He highlighted the ongoing legal proceedings regarding the matter. Cowley condemned attempts to damage […]
Ultimate Safaris’ Onduli Ridge and Enclave, Camp Doros, and Galton House were all recently awarded 5 Flowers by Eco Awards Namibia, while Camp Sossus was awarded the “almost unobtainable” 5 GREEN Flowers for establishments which score 90% or more for the environmental criteria sections, namely: Water, Energy, Waste Management, and Conservation. The properties all earned these accolades in their first assessment, something Programme Coordinator at Eco Awards Namibia, […]
NamWater has announced planned water supply interruptions for Walvis Bay from 5 to 7 November 2024, due to final work on the Collector 2–Collector 1 pipeline upgrade. The project aims to enhance long-term water reliability in the region. During this period, water flows will be restricted, especially on Fehlmann, N, and E supply lines, with limited water from the Swartbank source. Increased flow from Dorop South will help, but residents […]
Conservancies affected by the recent mining activities have been granted approval to hold a peaceful demonstration at the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism offices today. They will hand over a petition to the Executive Director of the Ministry against mining in their rhino sanctuary. Here is Laurencia Naobes the Manager for Uibasen-Twyfelfontein Conservancy.
On the 18th of October 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT), in collaboration with the Community Conservation Fund of Namibia (CCFN), officially handed over grants valued at approximately NAD 31 million (EUR 1.5 million) to communal conservancies in the Kunene Region. The grants, financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through KfW Development Bank, will be used to implement critical measures […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has pledged to cull 723 animals as part of the government's drought relief program. The animals, including 30 hippos, 60 buffaloes, 50 impalas, 100 blue wildebeests, 300 zebras, 83 elephants, and 100 elands, will be sourced from national parks and communal areas with sustainable game populations. Ministry spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda.
Researchers have raised the alarm about elephant poaching along the Kenya-Tanzania border, driven by the high demand for ivory on the black market. Daniel Kijo reports.
