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OTJIWARONGO, 16 May 2022 - The Magistrate's Court complex at Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Environmental and natural resources court inaugurated at Otjiwarongo

Mulisa Simiyasa

METF Public Relations Officer Romeo Muyunda

MEFT contributing 723 wild animals to Govt’s drought relief efforts

METF Public Relations Officer Romeo Muyunda

Arbor Day celebration heads north

OSHAKATI, 11 October 2024 - Residents of Oshakati in the Oshana Region celebrated Arbor Day on Friday. (Photo: Contributed)

Shifeta encourages tree planting at Arbor Day commemoration

WINDHOEK, 22 December 2016 - A rhino shot in the Omaheke Region on 22 December. (Photo: Contributed)

Forty-six rhinos killed by poachers so far in 2024: Shifeta

KEETMANSHOOP, 07 October 2021 - Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Managing climate-induced inflation requires fine balancing act: !Gawaxab

Suzith Tjitaura

OPUWO, 18 October 2024 - Kunene regional governor Maruis Sheya has called for coordinated efforts to eliminate rhino poaching. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Fight against poaching must shift to empowering communities: Sheya

Uakutura Kambaekua

OPUWO, 18 October 2024 - The Lion Rangers, along with numerous conservancies in the Kunene Region, were recognised on Friday at Opuwo for their efforts to safeguard the region's wildlife's survival. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Kunene lion rangers, conservancies awarded

Uakutura Kambaekua

KATIMA MULILO, 20 October 2024 - One of the patrol boats used in the Sikunga Conservancy. (Photo: Contributed)

Patrol boats deployed to support conservation efforts in Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

LÜDERITZ, 19 October 2024 - Hyphen Hydrogen Energy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Marco Raffinetti pictured during a media tour on Saturday. (Photo: Contributed)

Green hydrogen infrastructure development to have minimal impact on Tsau ||Khaeb National Park

Nailonga Siilie

OTJIWARONGO, 28 October 2024 - PyroNam Managing Director Henrike Geldmacher and PyroNam BioChar Manager Eck Volkmann pictured at the PyroNam plant. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

German-backed biochar production plant in Otjiwarongo progressing well

KATIMA MULILO, 06 November 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba officially inagurated the new facilities of the Department of Wildlife and Tourism Studies at the Katima Mulilo Unam Campus. The president is pictured with Unam Vice Chancellor Kenneth Matengu, KfW Country Director Beatrice Lucke and Germany's Ambassador to Namibia, Dr Thorsten Hutter. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Mbumba opens Department of Wildlife and Tourism at UNAM Katima campus

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

ABIDJAN, 07 November 2024 - Calle Schlettwein speaking at the opening session of the 24th African Water Facility Governing Council. (Photo: Contributed)

Schlettwein pushes for acceleration of investments in water, sanitation

Sibungo opens Nongozi Annual Cultural Expo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

LUDERITZ, 15 NOV (NAMPA)-Kelp Blue Seaweed Specialist Michael Fleischman and Kelp Blue Deputy Operations Manager Iriya Jona. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu)

Kelp cultivation project in early stages of commercial-scale operations

Irimari irked by litter in Oshakati

BAKU, 19 November 2024 - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta pictured at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo: Contributed)

Trophy hunting vital for conservation: Shifeta

||Kharas, Hardap entrepreneurs receive equipment

Charmaine Boois

YOUNG GIRL TURNS WASTE FABRIC INTO BUSINESS

Charmaine Boois

ETAKA, 04 January 2024 - A crocodile was spotted at Etaka dam on Friday afternoon.

Crocodile spotted at Etaka dam

ETAKA, 04 January 2024 - A crocodile was spotted at Etaka dam on Friday afternoon.

Crocodile in Etaka to be translocated once captured: Muyunda

KEETMANSHOOP, 08 August 2019 - A road sign at Keetmanshoop in the //Kharas Region. (Photo by: Paulus Hamutenya) NAMPA

Namibia, 4th safest African country to visit

WINDHOEK, 28 January 2025 - Executive Director of the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare (MGEPESW), Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati.
(Photo: Contributed)

Misinformation on child removal case harmful: Nghipondoka-Robiati

WINDHOEK, 12 November 2020 - Lions lie in the shade of a tree in the Etosha National Park. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Lion sightings reported at Oshikoto

KHORIXAS, 5 JUL (NAMPA)- On July 29 the pangolin was released by the Blue Rhino Task Team
members in the presence of a scientific researcher in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism as well as the Namibian Police. (Photo contributed)

Over 500 pangolins poached since 2018-Muyunda

Okaukuejo, 08 September 2008 - Two elephant bulls pictured at the waterhole in the Etosha National Park on Saturday. (photo by: Pearl Coetzee) NAMPA

MEFT rescues and relocates elephant calf for survival

OSHAKATI, 14 October 2023 - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta. (Photo: Contributed)

Govt increases compensation for farmers affected by human-wildlife conflict

Suzith Tjitaura

SWAKOPMUND, 14 March 2025 - Executive Director of Intergrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) John Kasaona speaking to NAMPA at the completion of the 360-kilometre walk from Windhoek to Swakopmund on Friday. The walk aimed at raising awareness on human-elephant conflict and advocating for sustainable coexistence between communities and wildlife. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Rangers complete 360-kilometre walk for human-elephant conflict awareness

ONANKE , 28 February 2025 - Twelve-year-old Salom Samuel Shangula survived five days in the Etosha National Park by drinking rainwater and sleeping beneath the trees. He is pictured here with MEFT and NamPol officials. (Photo: Contributed)

Missing boy survived on rainwater in Etosha National Park

WINDHOEK, 12 November 2020 - Lions lie in the shade of a tree in the Etosha National Park. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Stray lions reportedly injure two people at Oshivelo

ETOSHA, 13 April 2025 - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel (second left) officially handed over equipment and materials to the Namutoni Environmental Education Centre on Sunday. (Photo: Maria David) NAMPA

Ministry donates to Namutoni environmental centre

ONGWEDIVA, 16 April 2025 - Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, speaking during the 8th graduation ceremony of the University of Namibia in Ongwediva. (Photo: Maria David) NAMPA

Namibia must uproot injustice: Theofelus

WINDHOEK, 11 November 2010 - Pieces of dried meat,locally known as biltong, from cattle that were illegally slaughtered at Farm Arcadia in the Outjo district in October this year. Farmers in the Outjo district have now organised themselves through the Outjo Crime Prevention Forum (OCPF) to curb illegal hunting and stocktheft in the area. (Photo: Contributed)

Ministry announces 2025 hunting season dates and regulations

WINDHOEK, 24 April 2025 President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during her SONA on Thursday. (Photo contributed)

Nandi-Ndaitwah wants swift action on Land Bill

WALVIS BAY, 07 MAY 2025 - Unattended rubbish at the Ekutu Latika open market in Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Walvis Bay Youth Forum calls for urgent action on town’s sanitation woes

KING NEHALE, 13 April 2025 - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel during the engagement with members of the King Nehale Conservancy on Sunday. (Photo: Maria David) NAMPA

Communities receive N.dollars 9 million for livestock and crop damage

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 12 April 2021- A rhino and zebra drink water in the Etosha National Park. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Over N.dollars 45 million earmarked for environmental conservation

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

RUNDU, 12 May 2025 - Kavango East Governor Hamunyera Hambyuka (right) together with Dr Herbert Diaz Secondary School Principal, Hamunyera Konrad during the region’s tree planting day at the school on Monday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Tree planting symbolises positive change Nujoma championed: Hambyuka

Mariental schools plant trees in tribute to late Nujoma

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 12 November 2020 - Lions lie in the shade of a tree in the Etosha National Park. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

MoEFT to relocate Ngonga lions to Bwabwata National Park

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OMUTHIYA, 16 May 2025 - The Omuthiya Town Council and officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, through the Directorate of Forestry at Onankali, confiscated illegally harvested firewood. (Photo: Contributed)

Omuthiya targets illegal firewood trade

WINDHOEK, 12 November 2020 - A lion roaming around freely in the Etosha National Park. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Male camper killed by lion

OSHAKATI, 03 June 2025 - Qualified unemployed teachers from Oshana held a peaceful demonstration at Oshakati on Tuesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Unemployed Oshana teachers demand end to interviews

WINDHOEK, 05 June - Manager of Health and Environment Services Mary-Anne Hijarunguru at the World Environment Day in Windhoek. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

CoW commemorates World Environment Day

Justina Shuumbwa

SWAKOPMUND, 15 September 2012 - Volunteers from the Hosea Katako culture group, participating in the national coastal clean-up day here on Saturday. (Photo by: Carike Freygang) NAMPA

Namibians called to end plastic pollution

OUTAPI, 18 June 2025 - Angels' Paradise Private School received plants from the Ministry of Environment during the commemoration of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought held at Outapi on Tuesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Omusati commemorates World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

OKAHAO, 23 June 2025 - Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Wise Immanuel pictured with King of Ongandjera Tatekulu Johannes Mupongolitha Mupiya during the Ehao expo opening on Monday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Culture is a livelihood: Immanuel

OUTJO, 30 June 2025 - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Indileni Daniel officiated the annual sport week at the Outjo sports stadium at Outjo in the Kunene Region. (Photo: Contributed)

Environment ministry staff games kick off in Outjo

OKAUKUEJO, 02 August 2024 - The Executive Director in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Teofilus Nghitila on Friday inside the Etosha National Park. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Tour operators demand park facilities upkeep amid fee hikes

Minister orders Sinomine, MUN to find urgent solution to ongoing dispute

Outjo Municipality warns residents as veld fires threaten grazing land

OROPOKO LODGE, 05 December 2009 – Two white rhinos approach the feedslot at the Oropoko Lodge on Saturday: (Photo by Fauster Claassen) NAMPA

Gondwana, ERP Conservation Foundation sign landmark agreement

MARIENTAL, 12 MAY (NAMPA) - A learner of the Aimablaagte Primary School being assisted to plant a tree in remembrance of the late Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma on Monday. Hardap Governor, Riaan McNab distributed 30 seedlings to local schools in Mariental on Monday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Namibians urged to be involved in reforestation

Nandi-Ndaitwah commends local entrepreneurs

WINDHOEK, 29 August 2025 - Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) Environmental Commissioner, Timoteus Mufeti speaks during the Nature, People and Climate Investment Plan validation workshop in Windhoek. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Namibians urged to adapt to climate change

DAURES, 13 September 2025 - A woman harvesting cucumbers in the butterfly green house at the Daures Green Hydrogen Village. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

DGHV to construct Namibia’s first green hydrogen fertiliser plant

Namibia hails 99 per cent phase-out of ozone-depleting substances

Mathilde Kudumo

MARIENTAL, 20 September 2025(NAMPA)- The 4x4 Initiative held a boys2men mentorship engagement in Mariental on Saturday.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

4x4 Initiative guides young men in Mariental

Charmaine Boois

Gobabis, 24 December 2019 - Namibian Police Emblem (Photo Contributed) Nampa

Body of teenager recovered after drowning in river

WINDHOEK, 18 July 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the public address of the public servants in Windhoek. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Nearly half of Namibia’s land now under conservation: Nandi-Ndaitwah

Justina Shuumbwa

KHORIXAS, 22 August 2025 - A fire that started at Braunfels has destroyed an estimated 20 hectares of grazing land. (Photo: Contributed)

Over 775 000 hectares burn in Etosha wildfire