Also known as: Namibia Chamber of Environment chief executive Chris Brown
Chief executive of the Namibian Chamber of Environment who has warned about overexploitation of the Kavango River.
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The Namibian
Chris Brown was detained in the United Kingdom following accusations of an unprovoked assault on music producer Abe Diaw
“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 travellingThe Namibian
Namibian Chamber of Environment chief executive Chris Brown said the exploration method would contaminate water with radioactive substances
“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’The Namibian
Namibia Chamber of Environment chief executive Chris Brown said the proposed hydrogen development poses a severe threat to Tsau //Khaeb National Park
“"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 GambleA letter-writer argues that Namibia's proposed marine phosphate mining project, supported by 37 independent scientists and subject to environmental safeguards, differs fundamentally from a rejected New Zealand proposal because Namibia's offshore ecosystem is sandy rather than hard rock, and the Benguela Current prevents coral growth in local waters.
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A letter-writer argues that Namibia's proposed marine phosphate mining project, supported by 37 independent scientists and subject to environmental safeguards, differs fundamentally from a rejected New Zealand proposal because Namibia's offshore ecosystem is sandy rather than hard rock, and the Benguela Current prevents coral growth in local waters.
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →