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WINDHOEK, 27 February 2026 - Ministry of Environment Forestry and Tourism head office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA
Environment Ministry denounces false smart city claims
WINDHOEK, 27 FEB (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has condemned what it describes as misinformation...
Justina Shuumbwa
2026-02-27
WINDHOEK, 26 February 2026 - Environmental Commissioner Timoteus Mufeti (left) pictured alongside Axel Tibinyane, the director of the Atomic Energy and Radiation Protection Authority at the Ministry of Health and Social Services, during a briefing on the future of uranium mining in the Omaheke Region. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbua) NAMPA
Govt awaiting IAEA report for Omaheke uranium mining decision
WINDHOEK, 26 FEB (NAMPA) – The anticipated future of uranium mining in the Omaheke Region depends on an independent assessme...
Uakutura Kambaekua
2026-02-26
WINDHOEK, 24 FEBRUARY 2026 - Government leaders, investors and industry stakeholders pose for a photo during the launch plan to establish Namibia’s first salmon industry. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA
NIDA, partners launch plan to establish Namibia’s salmon industry
WINDHOEK, 24 FEB (NAMPA) – The Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) in partnership with the African Aquaculture Comp...
Molly Weyulu
2026-02-24
WINDHOEK, 24 FEBRUARY 2026 - Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform,  Ruth Masake. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA
Masake calls for inclusive, sustainable growth in salmon farming
WINDHOEK, 24 FEB (NAMPA) - Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Ruth Masake on Tuesday called for ...
Molly Weyulu
2026-02-24
WINDHOEK, 23 FEBRUARY 2025 - A fallen roof of a household in Khomasdal due to heavy rainfall (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA
Family loses properties worth over N.dollars 500 000 to rain damage
WINDHOEK 23 FEB (NAMPA) – A family of seven whose home was extensively damaged by heavy rainfall here in Khomasdal over the ...
Filemon Haininga
2026-02-23
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Gambling needs urgent regulation: Daniel
SWAKOPMUND, 23 FEB (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has outlined an urgent need for decisive refo...
Isabel Bento
2026-02-23
WINDHOEK, 21 February 2026 - Windhoek residents captured during launch of mayoral cleanup campaign. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA
Windhoek mayor pushes for community action on waste management
WINDHOEK, 22 FEB (NAMPA) – Mayor of the City of Windhoek, Sakarias Uunona on Saturday called for stronger community particip...
Mathilde Kudumo
2026-02-22
WINDHOEK, 17 February 2026 - Seventy per cent of the Erongo Sunam Desalination Project Joint Venture belongs to Swakop Uranium following a joint briefing held on Tuesday. 
The partnership with NamWater establishes a venture to develop a desalination plant in the Erongo Region.
(Photo contributed) NAMPA
Swakop Uranium owns 70 per cent of Sunam desalination project
WINDHOEK, 18 FEB (NAMPA) – Seventy per cent of the Erongo Sunam Desalination Project Joint Venture now officially belongs to...
Chelva Wells
2026-02-18
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Crocodile killed, organs removed in suspected poaching
BUNYA, 17 FEB (NAMPA) – The Namibian Police in the Kavango West Region are investigating a suspected wildlife poaching case ...
Joel Lylie
2026-02-17
NKURENKURU, 15 February 2026- The Mpungu Fish Farm in Nkurenkuru, Kavango West region is a struggling lifeline with plans to revive production.

(Photo:Lylie Joel)
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Mpungu fish farm struggles to meet output targets amid structural, governance challenges
By Lylie Joel MPUNGU, 18 FEB (NAMPA) – The Mpungu fish farm in Kavango West, established in the early 2000s and handed to th...
Joel Lylie
2026-02-18
OMUTHIYA, 13 February 2026- Some of the seedlings Wapandula Combined school received from the Directorate of Forestry.

(Photo: Max Henrich) NAMPA
Environment ministry donates over 900 seedlings to Omuthiya school circuit
OMUTHIYA, 14 FEB (NAMPA)- The Directorate of Forestry under the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism on Friday donate...
Max Henrich
2026-02-14
WINDHOEK, 13 FEBRUARY 2026 - Several key figures tasked with safeguarding the agricultural sector convened at the NIPAM Centre in Windhoek on Friday for a Multi-Sectoral Meeting on Foot and Mouth Disease Preparedness, led by the Directorate of Veterinary Services. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.
Misika calls for uniform FMD strategy to protect livestock
WINDHOEK, 13 FEB (NAMPA) – Retired agriculture ministry executive director Percy Misika has called for a uniform national st...
Uakutura Kambaekua
2026-02-13
ETOSHA, 12 April 2021 - An elephant spotted in the Etosha National Park. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA
Elephant cow gunned down at Kakiramupepo
KATIMA MULILO, 13 FEB (NAMPA) - The Namibian Police Force (NamPol), in collaboration with officials from the Ministry of Envir...
Michael Mutonga Liswaniso
2026-02-13
SESFONTEIN, 12 February 2026 - A portion of sweetcorn production at Farm Warmquelle Green Scheme at Sesfontein in the Kunene Region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA
Warmquelle green scheme continues to improve food production at Sesfontein
SESFONTEIN, 12 FEB (NAMPA) – Warmquelle Green Scheme outside Sesfontein in the Kunene Region continues to improve food produ...
Mulisa Simiyasa
2026-02-12
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Namibia hosts GWPO Secretariat in Windhoek
WINDHOEK, 11 FEB (NAMPA) – The Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) officially established its presence in Namibia o...
Lydia Pitiri
2026-02-11
NKURENKURU,22 May 2025 - No cattle were lost at the Kavango Cattle Ranch over the past 12 months due to illness, Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) CEO, Richwell Lukonga, has said. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA
N.dollars 1.5 billion needed to avert FMD crisis: Zaamwani
WINDHOEK, 11 FEB (NAMPA) - Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, has said Namibia requires...
Uakutura Kambaekua
2026-02-11
WINDHOEK, 10 January 2026 - Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo. (Photo: Ali Negumbo)Nampa
NamPol tourism protection unit moves under IG’s direct command
WINDHOEK, 10 FEB (NAMPA) – Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol), Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, on T...
Ali Negumbo
2026-02-10
FRANSFONTEIN, 10 February 2026 - The Fransfontein goat farmer beneficiary of the Environmental lnvestment Fund livestock revolving scheme, Seth Murorua. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA
Fransfontein goat farmers thankful to EIF livestock revolving project
FRANSFONTEIN, 10 FEB (NAMPA) – Goat beneficiaries of the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) livestock revolving scheme at F...
Mulisa Simiyasa
2026-02-10
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Hardap disaster risk management workshop opens in Rehoboth
REHOBOTH, 04 FEB (NAMPA) – The Hardap Regional Council on Wednesday officially opened the Regional Disaster Risk Management ...
Garises Joe-chintha
2026-02-04
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MEFT consults ||Kharas on proposed sand and gravel mining regulations
KEETMANSHOOP, 04 FEB (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) held a public consultation in Keetma...
Romario Rhodes
2026-02-04
WINDHOEK, 03 April 2025 - Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA
Ashipala-Musavyi calls for stronger climate diplomacy amid rising global pressures
WINDHOEK, 03 FEB (NAMPA) - Namibia must continue to champion the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and Droug...
Edward Tenete
2026-02-03
RUACANA - NamPower has urged residents to leave the areas near the Kunene River due to the imminent threat of flooding. (Photo: Contributed)
Youth urged to take participate in wetlands conservation
WINDHOEK, 02 FEB (NAMPA) - Young Namibians have been called upon to participate in wetlands conservation efforts to celebrate ...
Edward Tenete
2026-02-02
WINDHOEK, 29 JANUARY 2026 – Staff members of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, led by their minister, Inge Zaamwani, who addressed stakeholders and staff in Windhoek. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA
Agriculture top priority for eighth administration: Zaamwani
WINDHOEK, 29 JAN (NAMPA) – Agriculture Minister, Inge Zaamwani has highlighted agriculture as the primary focus for the eigh...
Uakutura Kambaekua
2026-01-29
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Sand and gravel mining consultative meeting convenes at Otjiwarongo
OTJIWARONGO, 06 FEB (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has convened a stakeholder consultative meet...
Mulisa Simiyasa
2026-02-06
DOHA, 05 November 2025 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare pictured at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar. (Photo: Contributed)
Environment ministry launches national workshop on natural disaster approaches
WINDHOEK, 26 JAN (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, in collaboration with various stakeholders, on...
Filemon Haininga
2026-01-26
ONDANDO, 26 October 2020 - Spokesperson of the community of Ondando village near Oniipa in the Oshikoto Region, Oscar Shikongo views the village's disputed sand mining site. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA
MEFT consults stakeholders on EMA amendments and sand mining
SWAKOPMUND, 26 JAN (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism is conducting nationwide consultations on the...
Isabel Bento
2026-01-26
ONDANDO, 26 October 2020 - Spokesperson of the community of Ondando village near Oniipa in the Oshikoto Region, Oscar Shikongo views the village's disputed sand mining site. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA
MEFT calls for an end to illegal sand, gravel mining
WINDHOEK, 15 JAN (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has expressed serious concern over the ongoing ri...
Uakutura Kambaekua
2026-01-15
SWAKOPMUND, 13 January 2026 - Stakeholders attending the five-day SADC Agricultural Information Management Systems (AIMS) workshop, which is being held under the second phase of the support towards the Operationalisation of the SADC Regional Agricultural Policy in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA
Weeklong STOSAR workshop underway at Swakopmund
SWAKOPMUND, 13 JAN (NAMPA) – A weeklong workshop under the second phase of the Support Towards the Operationalisation of the...
Isabel Bento
2026-01-13
KATIMA MULILO, 07 January 2025 - The Zambezi River's water levels have worsened, dropping to even lower levels than last year over the same period. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA
Rising river levels, high dam storage rates recorded
WINDHOEK, 08 JAN (NAMPA) – The Namibian Hydrological Services has reported increased river flow conditions in parts of the c...
Maysa Sangeve
2026-01-08
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MAFWLR suspends import of raw bran products from Angola
OSHAKATI, 07 JAN (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) on Monday suspended the im...
Ester Hakaala
2026-01-07
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Ovambanderu garden project progressing: Kaukuata
OKOVIMBURU, 28 DEC (NAMPA) – Ovambanderu Traditional Authority (OTA) councillor, Kotoree Kaukuata expressed that their commu...
Zebaldt Ngaruka
2025-12-28
WINDHOEK, 04 March 2025 - The Environmental Investment Fund appointed Romeo Muyunda as new manager for communication.
EIF approves N.dollars 3.7 million in institutional grants for 2025/26
WINDHOEK, 17 DEC (NAMPA) – The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) on Wednesday announced that it has approved 26...
Ali Negumbo
2025-12-17
WINDHOEK, 16 December 2025 - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel (C) pictured with the former environment minister, Pohamba Shifeta and the CEO of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, Nangula Uaandja (L). (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA
Namibia launches convention bureau to boost business tourism
WINDHOEK, 16 DEC (NAMPA) – The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel on Tuesday launched the Namibi...
Eba Kandovazu
2025-12-16
CHAM-CHAM, 13 December 2025 - A tractor preparing the field for the Shipoke family to start planting a variety of crops. (Photo by: Max Henrich) NAMPA
Kathindi urges Oshikoto farmers to start with early ploughing after strong rainfall
By Max Henrich OMUTHIYA, 15 DEC (NAMPA) – Following several days of consistent rainfall, Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi ha...
Max Henrich
2025-12-15
OSHIVELO - Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi handing out MEFT goodies to travellers at the Oshivelo checkpoint. (Photo by: Max Henrich) NAMPA
Oshivelo and Omuthiya residents join MEFT national clean-up campaign
OMUTHIYA, 13 DEC (NAMPA) - Residents of Oshivelo and Omuthiya in the Oshikoto Region joined officials from the Ministry of Env...
Max Henrich
2025-12-13
WINDHOEK, 29 April 2025 - Newly appointed Secretary to Cabinet, Emilia Ndinelao Mkusa. (Photo: Contributed)
Government issues flood risks warning as more rain approaches
WINDHOEK, 12 DEC (NAMPA) - Secretary to Cabinet, Emilia Mkusa, says the 2024/25 rainfall season was Namibia’s 13th wettest i...
Eba Kandovazu
2025-12-12
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