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August 2026
The Namibian
Chris Brownsaysthe proposed Kavango Link project is based on a decades-old plan that no longer reflects current environmental, economic and regional realities
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“NCE chief executive Chris Brown says the proposed Kavango Link project is based on a decades-old plan that no longer reflects current environmental, economic and regional realities.”
Chris Brownisa conservation expert from Namibian Chamber of Environment
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“In june, the Namibian Youth Chamber of Environment hosted a public webinar with conservation experts Carolin Mutorwa from the Namibia Nature Foundation, Chris Brown from the Namibian Chamber of Environment, and youth advocate Diina Shatipamba.”
Chris Brownwas found legally responsible fordog attack negligence involving his former housekeeper
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“R&B star Chris Brown has been found legally responsible in a dog attack case involving his former housekeeper, Maria Avila, after a Los Angeles jury ruled he was liable for negligence linked to the incident.”
Chris Brownwas ordered to payapproximately $13 million (about N$214 million) in damages
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“Avila initially sued for around $90 million (about N$1.4 billion), but the jury ultimately awarded approximately $13 million (about N$214 million) in damages.”
Chris Browncalls on the commission to haltits investigation into Ultimate Safaris and three conservancies
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“In a letter dated 28 April to NaCC chief executive Vitalis Ndalikokule, Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE) chief executive Chris Brown calls on the commission to halt its investigation into Ultimate Safaris and three conservancies in the Kunene region.”
Chris Brownsaysimporting honeybees from South Africa carries high risk to local honeybees
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“Meanwhile, NCE chief executive Chris Brown says importing honeybees from South Africa carries a high risk to the survival of local honeybees, and of affecting agricultural production.”
Chris Brownsaysindustrialised countries like Germany are applying double standards on green energy
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“Its head, Chris Brown, puts it more bluntly, saying industrialised countries like Germany, which is actively supporting green hydrogen projects, are applying double standards.”
Chris Brownwas detained inthe United Kingdom following accusations of an unprovoked assault on music producer Abe Diaw
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“In May, he was detained in the United Kingdom (UK) following accusations of an unprovoked assault on music producer Abe Diaw at Tape nightclub in London.”
The Namibian Chamber of Environment has urged the government to abandon the Kavango Link project, a decades-old plan to transfer water from the Kavango River to Windhoek and central areas, arguing it is environmentally unsustainable and could strain relations with Botswana. The chamber's chief executive Chris Brown warned that the river is already exploited by unmonitored green schemes and farms.
The Namibian Chamber of Environment has urged the government to abandon the Kavango Link project, a decades-old plan to transfer water from the Kavango River to Windhoek and central areas, arguing it is environmentally unsustainable and could strain relations with Botswana. The chamber's chief executive Chris Brown warned that the river is already exploited by unmonitored green schemes and farms.
Mega Ben, an 18-year-old musician from Tsumeb, is gaining attention in the Namibian music scene with work that speaks to self-acceptance; he proudly identifies as a gay artist aiming to represent the LGBTQI+ community in a country where visible queer pop musicians are few.
The Namibian government has temporarily allowed horse mackerel fishing in waters as shallow as 150 metres between Walvis Bay and Lüderitz until April 2027, relaxing a decades-old 200-metre isobath guideline that has protected young fish. Conservation experts warn the decision lacks sufficient scientific evidence and could harm both the ocean and the fishing industry, particularly as Namibia depends heavily on horse mackerel and hake following the collapse of sardine and anchovy fisheries.
A Los Angeles jury found R&B star Chris Brown liable for negligence in a 2020 dog attack involving his former housekeeper Maria Avila, who was attacked by a security dog while taking out rubbish at his home. The jury awarded Avila approximately $13 million in damages for serious injuries including facial and arm scarring, surgery, and lasting trauma.
The Namibian Competition Commission faces criticism for investigating conservancy tourism partnerships, with the Chamber of Environment calling instead for a probe into Namibia Wildlife Resorts' alleged anti-competitive dominance in national parks. The dispute raises questions about whether competition law is being applied in a way that could undermine the communal conservancy tourism model that supports rural livelihoods and conservation.
The agriculture ministry has denied allegations of importing bees from South Africa to boost blueberry harvests, stating that the last application was rejected in 2024 due to South Africa's inability to provide health assurances. The rejection comes amid concerns from local beekeepers and the Namibian Beekeeping Association about threats to native bees and the lack of adequate quarantine systems.
A proposed hydrogen production facility in Namibia's Tsau ||Khaeb National Park promises jobs and clean energy exports, but conservationists warn it risks harming endangered wildlife like African penguins and unique desert plants, while local activists raise concerns about community engagement and respect for sites of colonial genocide.
A major hydrogen production facility planned for Tsau ǁKhaeb National Park promises jobs and economic growth but risks damaging endangered wildlife like African penguins and unique desert plants, prompting conservationists to warn of impacts on biodiversity despite Hyphen's commitments to minimise disturbance.