Chris Brown

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

Chris Brown — chief executive of the Namibian Chamber of Environment, warned about unmonitored exploitation of the Kavango River.

2018-03-292026-08-21

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July 2024
30 JulThe Namibian
Namibian Chamber of Environment chief executive Chris Brown said the exploration method would contaminate water with radioactive substances
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“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’
May 2024
26 MayThe Namibian
Namibia Chamber of Environment chief executive Chris Brown said the proposed hydrogen development poses a severe threat to Tsau //Khaeb National Park
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“"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

Agriculture & Land

Environmental chamber urges Govt to abandon Kavango Link project

The News

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 →

Wednesday 19 August

Environmental chamber urges Govt to abandon Kavango Link project
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 →

Tuesday 4 August

Tsumeb teen finds his voice through pride
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 →

Thursday 30 July

Government relaxes fishing limits, raising conservation concerns
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 →

Wednesday 1 July

Chris Brown liable for housekeeper dog attack in Los Angeles
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 →

Thursday 7 May

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

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

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

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 →