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WINDHOEK, 02 October 2024 - High Commissioner of the United Kingdom (UK) to Namibia, Charles Moore. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Moore sympathises with Namibians on visa requirement

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

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

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

BALI, 02 September 2024 - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta pictured during the Joint Leaders High-Level Forum on Multi-stakeholder Partnership and the second Indonesia-Africa Forum held in Bali. (Photo: Contributed)

Shifeta calls for financial support to address climate change impacts

WINDHOEK, 21 April 2024 – Mountain Bike riders in action during the 2024 edition of the Namibia Cycling Federation Nedbank Namibia Cross Country (XCO) National champions held at the IJG Trails in Kleine Kuppe. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Nedbank Desert Dash on Namibia’s sports tourism landscape

TSINTSABIS, 16 January 2025 – Tsintsabis is situated about 65km east of Tsumeb and has some 4 000 residents. (Photo by: Gabriel Thomas) NAMPA

Guinas by-election candidates promise change

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

WINDHOEK, 23 October 2023 - Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security Executive Director Etienne Maritz. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Immigration ministry dismisses tourist cancellation claims

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, 19 MAR (NAMPA) - Erongo Region Governor Neville Andre Itope with Western Cape Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism Ivan Meyer, photographed with a delegation from both regions at Swakopmund during the announcement of an anticipated twinning agreement between the two parties. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo and Western Cape strengthen ties through twinning agreement

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

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

KAMANJAB, 09 July 2015 - Infrastructure damaged by elephants between Kamanjab and Werda Gate north of the Etosha National Park. (Photo by: Francois Lottering) NAMPA

Etosha National Park road upgrade commences

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

WINDHOEK, 14 May 2025 - NTB CEO, Sebulon Chicalu. (Photo: Contributed)

NTB gears up for Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025

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

Male camper killed by lion

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

WINDHOEK, 02 July 20205 - Edelweiss service between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Edelweiss to launch direct Zurich-Windhoek flights

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

WINDHOEK, 18 August 2025 - Tourism Board (NTB) Chief Executive Officer Sebulon Chicalu. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NTB outlines five-year plan for inclusive sector growth

Stampriet weaving enterprise boosts local employment

KEETMANSHOOP, 20 August 2025 - Assistant manager Carlo Joodt of Gondwana Roadhouse Canyon Guesthouse.
(Photo: MICT) NAMPA

Locals urged to explore Fish River Canyon before season ends

Ondangwa launches LED strategy plans for FY2025/26

Ministerial Business Community Engagement held in Mariental

Charmaine Boois

OUTJO, 29 September 2025 - Outjo is hosting its first Outjo Tourism and Trade Expo in over five years at the Etoshapoort Community Hall from Monday until Friday, ending the Expo with music concert on Saturday. (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Outjo hosts tourism and trade expo

WINDHOEK, 13 November 2025- Deputy Executive Director of the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Seimy Christoph-Shidute at the official opening of the Travel Namibia Festival. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Tourism key to economic growth: MEFT

Justina Shuumbwa

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

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

CAPE TOWN, 12 February 2026 - Governor of the Kunene Region, Vipuakuje Muharukua, during an interview on the sidelines of the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa on Thursday.

(Photo by Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Kunene eyes northern export harbour infrastructure

Gambling needs urgent regulation: Daniel

SOSSUSVLEI, 30 March 2021 - Tourists arriving at Sossusvlei, one of the major tourist attractions of Namibia. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Stakeholders call for stronger tourism policy alignment

WINDHOEK, 23 March 2026 - The Namibia Tourism Board and First National Bank of Namibia (FNB) have signing an agreement aimed at strengthening tourism entrepreneurship. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

NTB, FNB Namibia host tourism entrepreneurship workshop

Justina Shuumbwa

OSHAKATI, 24 March 2026 - The Okongo Village Council has announced that the fifth Omaludi Agricultural Festival will take place from 25 to 30 May 2026 at Okongo in the Ohangwena region. (Photo: Contributed)

Okongo to host fifth Omaludi Agricultural Festival in May

ETOSHA, 12 April 2021 - An elephant spotted in the Etosha National Park. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Elephant put down near Katima Mulilo following attack

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

SIBBINDA, 31 April 2026 - Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Colgar Sikopo (left) responding to some of the flash floods victims' concerns on human-wildlife conflict at the Sibbinda relocation camp. Pictured with him is Constituency Councillor Matengu Nkando.
(Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Elephants damage Sibbinda flash flood victims’ crops

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WALVIS BAY, 08 April 2026 - The Dorob National Park, which spans Namibia’s central coastline, is a protected area known for its sensitive desert ecosystem. (Photo: Contributed)

Dorob Park land decision expected within months: MEFT

Environment ministry engages Serbian delegation on Tourism

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 13 July 2017 - European airline Eurowings made its maiden flight to Windhoek on Thursday. The low-cost airline will operate two weekly direct flights on a Monday and Thursday with the airbus A330-200. (Photo by: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA

NAC welcomes increase in routes to Windhoek by Edelweiss Air

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 20 March 2026 - Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, at the one-day Working Visit by the President of Botswana Duma Boko held at State House on Friday. (Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Namibia, Kyrgyzstan explore new areas of bilateral cooperation

WALVIS BAY, 13 April 2026 - Tourists on a cruise liner docked at Walvis Bay going through immigration inspection upon arrival into the country. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namibia reviews three-decade-old immigration law

WALVIS BAY, 13 April 2026 - Tourists on a cruise liner docked at Walvis Bay going through immigration inspection upon arrival into the country. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo police intensifies security

Kongola residents receive Pangolin Awareness Training

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 05 AUGUST 2013 - A herd of elephants spotted in the Bwabwata National Park. (photo by: Pearl Coetzee) NAMPA

Human-wildlife conflict increases in Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OKAUKUEJO, 31 July 2026 - The entrance to Etosha National Park through the Ombika gate. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Namibia targets 1.8 million tourists and N$18.5 billion GDP by 2030

Uakutura Kambaekua

WALVIS BAY, 08 April 2026 - The “informal settlement” at the Walvis Bay landfill. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia lacks dedicated waste management law

OTJIWARONGO, 28 October 2015 – This female crocodile is estimated to be 35 years old. Its kept at the Otjiwarongo crocodile farm. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Crocodiles successfully rescued from fire at Otjiwarongo Crocodile Farm

Mulisa Simiyasa