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Chris Brown

Also known as: Namibia Chamber of Environment chief executive Chris Brown

2018-03-292026-06-25

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. May 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Chris Brown calls on the commission to halt its investigation into Ultimate Safaris and three conservancies

    Source

    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.

    Competition commission faces heat in tourism probe
  3. April 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Chris Brown says importing honeybees from South Africa carries high risk to local honeybees

    Source

    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.

    No plan to import bees from SA – ministry
  5. March 2026
  6. The Namibian

    Chris Brown says industrialised countries like Germany are applying double standards on green energy

    Source

    Its head, Chris Brown, puts it more bluntly, saying industrialised countries like Germany, which is actively supporting green hydrogen projects, are applying double standards.

    Why Namibia’s green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins
  7. The Namibian

    Chris Brown said Germany is applying double standards by supporting green hydrogen while protecting its own parks

    Source

    "The Germans would never allow their top parks to be turned into industrial sites," Brown says.

    Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins
  8. June 2025
  9. The Namibian

    Chris Brown was detained in the United Kingdom following accusations of an unprovoked assault on music producer Abe Diaw

    Source

    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.

    Chris Brown shares how solo adventures help him cope with mental health while travelling
  10. July 2024
  11. The Namibian

    Namibian Chamber of Environment chief executive Chris Brown said the exploration method would contaminate water with radioactive substances

    Source

    Namibian Chamber of Environment chief executive Chris Brown last month said the exploration method would contaminate water with radioactive substances.

    ‘We are scared but we want jobs’
  12. May 2024
  13. The Namibian

    Namibia Chamber of Environment chief executive Chris Brown said the proposed hydrogen development poses a severe threat to Tsau //Khaeb National Park

    Source

    "The proposed hydrogen development in the Tsau //Khaeb National Park poses a severe threat to one of only a few global biodiversity hotspots in an arid area and one of the largest near-pristine wildernesses on earth," Namibia Chamber of Environment chief executive Chris Brown said.

    A Dangerous Gamble
Tourism & Environment

Competition Commission scrutinized over conservancy tourism investigation

The News

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.

7 May 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 7 May

  1. Competition Commission scrutinized over conservancy tourism investigation

    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.

    7 May 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 12 April

  1. Ministry denies plan to import South African bees

    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.

    12 April 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 16 March

  1. Green hydrogen project in Namibia raises environmental and heritage concerns

    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.

    16 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 13 March

  1. Namibia's green hydrogen plan raises conservation concerns

    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.

    13 March 2026 · The Namibian

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