insert_link 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. todayFebruary 27, 2025 68
insert_link Environment Environment Ministry says there is progress in courts expansion 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. todayFebruary 5, 2025 24
insert_link Local Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) announces the reopening of Bo-Plaas Campsite Namibia Wildlife Resorts would like to announce the reopening of the Bo Plaas campsite, situated along the Orange River. As of April 30, 2024, the campsite has officially reopened its doors to visitors after a temporary closure for enhancements. The closure of Bo Plaas was necessary to address increased security concerns and to expand the campsite's facilities. With assistance from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, we […] todayApril 30, 2024 20
insert_link Environment MEFT records confiscation of 18 pangolin skins The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has recorded a total of 18 pangolin skins, 12 live pangolins and 146 pangolin scales that were confiscated between September and November this year. This is according to the ministry’s spokesperson Romeo Muyunda, who in a press statement on Monday said as a result 23 criminal cases have been registered and 38 suspects arrested. These numbers, Muyunda said surpass that of […] todayDecember 19, 2023 11
insert_link Namibia Trafficking of protected plant species suspect to apply for bail A 29-year-old Tanzanian woman is set to appear in the Opuwo Magistrate’s court on Thursday for a bail application, in connection with the alleged trafficking of protected plant species. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) spokesperson Romeo Muyunda in a media statement on Monday said Diana Mashiku was arrested alongside Namibians, Veisiruaije Tjavara (25), Jennifer Simataa (37) and Tjivinda Unatavi (31) for being in possession of 46 […] todayDecember 19, 2023 32
insert_link Oshiwambo Ouminsitry womidingonoko nomatalelepo onghela owe shikoleka kutya, okwa tulwa moipandeko ovafeekelwa veli 2 ovo vahangwa nomayoo eendjaba eli 15 momukunda Namandumo tauhangwa moshitopolwa sha Zambezi . Shelikwatelela kwao eli omupopiliko wouminditry , Romeo Muyunda okwati ekwatepo lavo ola landula kokashava komonanguwi oko kali kaunganekwa. Muyunda okwati ovafeekelwa va 2 oveli oshitopolwa shovafeekelwa veli 7, ovo opo ashike vahangwa opo veyamo moshilongo okudja ko Botswana, oko va kufilako ombinga moukongo uheli […] todayNovember 28, 2023 13