Also known as: minister Indileni Daniel · Environment and tourism minister Indileni Daniel · minister of environment and tourism Indileni Daniel · Minister Daniel · Environment Minister Indileni Daniel · Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Indileni Daniel · environment, forestry and tourism minister Indileni Daniel · Honourable Indileni Daniel · Hon. Indileni Daniel
Indileni Daniel — Environment and Tourism Minister, advocating for drought resilience and environmental protection at global and national forums.
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Informanté
Indileni Daniel officially launched the Namibia Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme Legal Hub
“THE Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, has officially launched the Namibia Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme Legal Hub, aimed at strengthening the country's policy and legal framework for the sustainable management of natural resources.”
Namibia launches Sustainable Wildlife Management Legal HubThe Namibian
Indileni Daniel has led the ministry for almost a year
“He deputises minister Indileni Daniel, who has led the ministry for almost a year.”
Kavango East councillor appointed deputy minister of environmentNew Era
Environment minister Indileni Daniel said the new infrastructure forms part of efforts to improve environmental management and tourism facilities in protected areas
“Speaking at the same event, environment minister Indileni Daniel said the new infrastructure forms part of efforts to improve environmental management and tourism facilities in the country's protected areas.”
N$236m made from environmental leviesNew Era
Environment Minister Indileni Daniel officiated the handover ceremony
“The handover ceremony was officiated by Environment Minister Indileni Daniel, National Planning Commission Director General Kaire Mbuende and German Ambassador Thorsten Hutter.”
N$166m park upgrades boost tourism, conservationNew Era
Indileni Daniel said CBNRM programme aims at promoting sustainable rural livelihoods
“The minister of environment, forestry and tourism, Indileni Daniel said the CBNRM programme aims at promoting sustainable rural livelihoods while having regard to the sustainable use of the country's fragile natural resource base.”
Conservancies generate over N$100m in 2025New Era
Indileni Daniel attributed programmes' economic injection to formation of public-private partnerships
“Daniel attributed the community-based natural resources management programmes' injection into the Namibian economy to the formation of crucial public-private partnerships.”
Conservancies generate over N$100m in 2025Informanté
Minister Indileni Daniel highlighted that developments strengthen operational efficiency for park staff and improve visitor experiences
“Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Indileni Daniel highlighted that the developments strengthen operational efficiency for park staff, improve visitor experiences, and contribute to reducing wildlife crime.”
Upgraded infrastructure strengthens conservation and tourism in NamibiaInformanté
Minister Indileni Daniel underscored the importance of environmental education in improving solid waste management
“THE Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, has underscored the importance of environmental education in improving solid waste management, following the inauguration and handover of a Solid Waste Management Facility at Etosha National Park on Saturday.”
New waste facility at Etosha highlights need for environmental educationInformanté
Daniel acknowledged the financial contribution made by the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia
“Daniel also acknowledged the financial contribution made by the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia, adding that significant investment had been made into the project and should be preserved through proper upkeep.”
New waste facility at Etosha highlights need for environmental educationNew Era
MEFT minister Indileni Daniel said Namibia's national parks play a critical role in driving tourism and supporting the national economy
“Speaking at the inauguration held at Ombika in Etosha National Park on Saturday, MEFT minister Indileni Daniel said Namibia's national parks play a critical role in driving tourism and supporting the national economy.”
Govt invests over N$200m in parksVice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the fifth Sustainable Development Awards ceremony, calling for youth empowerment as a driver of Namibia's sustainable development and emphasizing that sustainable development is a shared national endeavour requiring commitment from all sectors of society.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the fifth Sustainable Development Awards ceremony, calling for youth empowerment as a driver of Namibia's sustainable development and emphasizing that sustainable development is a shared national endeavour requiring commitment from all sectors of society.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani has appealed against the environmental commissioner's decision to grant an environmental clearance certificate to Namibian Marine Phosphate for the Sandpiper marine phosphate mining project, appealing against the decision in its entirety and all conditions in the certificate.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Environment and tourism minister Indileni Daniel called at a UN desertification conference in Mongolia for drought to be treated as a development priority rather than an emergency, emphasizing that Namibia must invest in preparation and resilience instead of reacting only after disasters strike. As one of the driest countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Namibia faces rising temperatures, variable rainfall, and prolonged droughts that threaten agricultural production, water security, and affect more than one million people during severe droughts.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Minister of Agriculture is challenging an Environmental Clearance Certificate granted to marine phosphate mining company Namibian Marine Phosphate, citing a moratorium placed on phosphate mining in 2013, while the Environment Minister said the Environmental Management Act process will take its course and environmental groups oppose the project citing ecosystem damage risks.
3 September 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah opened the Creative Sport Tourism Expo at Hage Geingob Stadium, calling for sport, tourism and creative industries to be connected and leveraged to drive economic growth in Namibia.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The PDM president McHenry Venaani has accused the government of poor coordination after the ministry of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform appealed an environmental clearance certificate granted to Namibian Marine Phosphate for the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project. Venaani said the appeal exposed shortcomings in how government ministries communicate and make decisions, noting the agriculture ministry only learned of the Environmental Commissioner's decision through social media two days after it was granted on 5 August 2026.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
At the UN Convention to Combat Desertification's COP17 in Mongolia, Environment Minister Indileni Daniel called for stronger international action on drought, warning that the failure to establish a robust global drought framework has severe consequences for drought-prone African countries including Namibia, as communities continue to lose livelihoods, livestock, and crops while negotiations continue.
29 August 2026 · Informanté →
At the UN Convention to Combat Desertification conference in Mongolia, Namibia's environment minister called for greater investment in drought preparedness measures, stating that the country can no longer afford to respond only after disaster strikes. She noted that more than one million people can face food insecurity during severe droughts and that Namibia is strengthening early-warning systems, contingency planning, and water security measures.
27 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia will send a delegation headed by Environment and Tourism Minister Indileni Daniel to the 17th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from 17 to 28 August.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations has filed a formal appeal challenging the environmental commissioner's grant of an environmental clearance certificate to Namibia Marine Phosphate, arguing the company's mining licence expired years ago and the commissioner lacked authority to issue the certificate under the Environmental Management Act.
13 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reportedly objects to environmental commissioner Timoteus Mufeti's approval of an environmental clearance certificate for Namibian Marine Phosphate's Sandpiper project to mine for fertilisers in the Atlantic Ocean, saying Namibia should not be used for an ocean experiment. The president held a meeting with senior government officials this week to express concerns about the decision made without apparent consultation on a matter of massive public interest.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Independent Patriots for Change leader Dr Panduleni Itula has filed an appeal and legal objection against the Environmental Clearance Certificate granted to Namibia Marine Phosphate (Pty) Ltd for the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, arguing the decision violates Namibia's environmental law and the precautionary principle, particularly given that marine seabed bulk dredging is unprecedented globally.
12 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Environment Minister Indileni Daniel launched a Multilateral Environmental Agreements Monitoring and Reporting Platform at the University of Namibia to improve access to environmental information and support national planning, research and decision-making. The platform, developed with technical support from UNAM, serves as a central repository for environmental data for government, researchers and development partners.
9 August 2026 · Informanté →
The government has declared the Ikaba fishing area in the Kabulabula conservancy a fisheries reserve to protect and sustainably manage inland fish resources in Namibia's Zambezi Region, following an initiative by the Zambezi Regional Council and the Bukalo Traditional Authority.
29 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's plastic bag levy has generated N$249 750 858.91 between the 2021/22 financial year and the first half of the 2025/26 financial year, with the revenue funding waste management, recycling and green economy projects. The levy, introduced under the Customs and Excise Act and expanded from 2018–2019, aims to reduce reliance on single-use plastic bags and promote environmentally responsible behaviour.
14 July 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has intensified efforts to curb illegal harvesting and trade of lithops, endemic desert succulents prized by collectors worldwide. Environment minister Indileni Daniel told parliament that Namibia has strengthened monitoring, law enforcement and international cooperation, including regular compliance inspections and border monitoring to prevent unlawful exports of the protected species.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An upgraded auction kraal in Okongo, Ohangwena region, has facilitated the sale of more than 1,100 cattle and generated close to N$10 million in turnover, with more than N$8.9 million going directly to communal farmers from five regions. The facility, which received upgraded machinery worth about N$4 million, was officially handed over this week by the environment minister and UNDP representative.
3 July 2026 · New Era →
Minister of Environment Indileni Daniel inaugurated the Ndevahoma Auction Kraal in Okongo Constituency, Ohangwena Region, to provide farmers competitive livestock marketing closer to home and reduce travel costs. Since becoming operational, the kraal has facilitated the sale of more than 1,100 cattle, generating close to N$10 million in turnover, with more than N$8.9 million going directly to farmers.
1 July 2026 · Informanté →
International tourist arrivals to Namibia fell 3.2% to 1,217,108 in 2025 from 1,257,093 in 2024, with the Environment Minister attributing the decline partly to safety concerns and crimes against tourists, particularly a 27.4% drop from Germany.
30 June 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia welcomed 1,217,108 tourists in 2025, down from 1,257,093 in 2024, a decline the tourism minister attributed to global economic conditions, shifting traveller preferences, intensifying competition from other destinations, and concerns about visitor safety and security.
29 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
German tourist arrivals to Namibia in 2025 fell compared to the previous year, potentially due to a visa policy introduced last April that ended visa-free travel for European countries. The number of European visitors dropped from 266,000 in 2024 to 210,000 in 2025, though the Hospitality Association of Namibia notes the industry has not seen a similar decline in source markets.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Dr. Benonia Rafael delivered a vote of thanks at the launch of the ERONGO SUNAM Desalination project, commending the Prime Minister and other government officials for their support. The project involves Chinese partners and is positioned as part of Namibia's water security and infrastructure-led growth priorities.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's deputy environmental commissioner Caroline Garus-Oas says protecting natural ecosystems such as forests, rivers, oceans and wetlands is critical in addressing climate change, noting that trees and algae absorb carbon dioxide and help maintain environmental balance. She also advocates for sustainable cities incorporating climate-smart buildings, solar energy and green spaces as nature-based solutions.
5 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Environment and tourism minister Indileni Daniel has launched the Namibia Luxury Travel Market Expo, scheduled for November or December, to position the country's tourism sector as a premium niche. The minister emphasized tourism's role in generating foreign exchange, employment, and socio-economic transformation as part of Namibia's Vision 2030 and sixth National Development Plan.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's government and the World Wildlife Fund will sign a funding agreement worth over N$1 billion to support long-term conservation efforts under the Namibia for Life initiative, using the Project Finance for Permanence model. The agreement will be signed on 20 May 2026 at Droombos, with attendance from the Prime Minister, Environment Minister, community conservancy leaders, civil society, donors, and the private sector.
17 May 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Environment, Forestry and Tourism Minister Indileni Daniel told Africa's Travel Indaba 2026 in Durban that the country's tourism contribution is rooted in sustainability, policy alignment, innovation and market positioning, and called for African nations to work together to strengthen storytelling around the continent's tourism offerings.
14 May 2026 · Informanté →
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Margaret Gustavo as acting managing director of Namibia Wildlife Resorts for a two-year period ending April 2028, as government moves to stabilise the state-owned tourism entity. Cabinet has also directed the Ministry to develop a comprehensive turnaround strategy for the parastatal over the next 24 months.
14 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has set the 2026 hunting season for game animals and birds, with some activities allowed until the end of August. Hunting periods vary by farm type—from 1 May to 31 August on game-proof fenced farms and conservancies, and from 1 June to 31 July on adequately fenced farms—with species-specific and daily limits; hunting generates about N$400 million annually for Namibia.
7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has launched the Namibia Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme Legal Hub, a website providing public access to statutory and legal instruments relating to natural resource management. The hub was funded by the French Government through the French Development Agency, with co-funding from the German Government through GIZ.
3 May 2026 · Informanté →
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 →