Also known as: minister Indileni Daniel · Minister of environment and tourism Daniel · Environment and tourism minister Indileni Daniel · minister of environment and tourism Indileni Daniel · minister of environment and tourism · Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism · Minister Daniel · the Minister of Environment · the Minister of Environment and Tourism · the environment minister · Environment Minister Indileni Daniel · Environment minister · Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Indileni Daniel
Environment and Tourism Minister overseeing conservation, petroleum policy, and climate response; also serves as Swapo party women's council coordinator.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to announce eight new deputy ministers and appoint deputy defence minister Charles Mubita as minister in the Presidency. The move comes despite her earlier decision to cut ministries and reduce Cabinet size, with critics and analysts warning that some merged ministries may now be too large to function effectively.
5 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to announce eight new deputy ministers and appoint deputy defence minister Charles Mubita as minister in the Presidency. The move comes despite her earlier decision to cut ministries and reduce Cabinet size, with critics and analysts warning that some merged ministries may now be too large to function effectively.
5 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Anselm Marungu, a Ndonga Linena constituency councillor, has been appointed deputy minister of environment and tourism by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, effective immediately, while retaining his councillor position.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Environmental Investment Fund collected N$236 million in environmental levies over three years (2021/22–2023/24), now its main funding source after government budget allocations stopped. The levies on lubricating oils, batteries, tyres, vehicles and plastic bags finance waste management, renewable energy, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience projects across Namibia.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has handed over newly built and renovated infrastructure worth N$166 million across Etosha, Hardap and Bwabwata national parks, co-funded by Namibia and Germany. The upgrades include improved entrance gates, comfort stops, duty stations, and anti-poaching infrastructure, aimed at strengthening conservation and enhancing visitor experience.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
Community-based natural resource management programmes generated N$109 million for Namibia's economy in 2025, with 87 registered communal conservancies and 48 community forests supporting sustainable rural livelihoods through tourism, conservation hunting, timber and other natural resource enterprises. The programme, which covers about 60.7% of communal land, employs over 2,591 people and has contributed to wildlife recovery including the return of cheetahs, elephants and black rhinos.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has inaugurated newly constructed and renovated infrastructure across Etosha, Hardap, and Bwabwata National Parks, valued at N$166 million and co-funded by Germany's development bank. The upgrades include enhanced facilities, staff stations, and utilities designed to strengthen wildlife protection and improve visitor experiences.
31 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Minister of Environment has inaugurated a Solid Waste Management Facility at Etosha National Park, emphasizing the need for environmental education alongside infrastructure to improve waste management practices. The facility, funded by the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia, addresses poor waste management at wildlife resorts and will be operated by Rent-A-Drum.
31 March 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Ministry of Environment and Tourism, supported by German development funding, inaugurated renovated and newly constructed infrastructure at Etosha, Hardap, and Bwabwata National Parks. The upgrades included staff housing, wildlife protection facilities, and improved water and power systems designed to enhance both visitor experience and anti-poaching operations.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
Environment and Tourism Minister Indileni Daniel described Kunene as a critical pillar for inclusive growth, highlighting its unique landscapes, tourism potential, and strategic location near Angola that positions it for trade and regional integration. She said the government's work encompasses protecting nature while building livelihoods, creating jobs, and strengthening communities.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Some Swapo members holding full-time government positions as councillors, governors and ministers are allegedly refusing to vacate their party leadership posts, defying a February directive by party secretary general Sophia Shaningwa requiring them to step down to prevent leadership vacuums and operational paralysis. Those refusing include Khomas governor Sam Nujoma (SPYL regional coordinator), Emma Muteka (SPYL district secretary), and Minister Indileni Daniel (party women's council coordinator), though some members have complied with the order.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →