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Indileni Daniel

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 · Tourism minister Indileni Daniel

Environment, Forestry and Tourism Minister addressing rhino poaching decline, climate action plan, and tourism job creation.

2025-11-202026-10-21
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  1. July 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Environment minister Indileni Daniel told parliament that Namibia has strengthened monitoring, law enforcement and international cooperation to combat illicit trade

    Source

    “Environment minister Indileni Daniel told the parliament on Thursday that Namibia has strengthened monitoring, law enforcement and international cooperation to combat the illicit trade.”

    Govt acts to stop illegal lithops trafficking

  3. The Namibian

    Daniel said no legal export permits have been issued for wild-harvested lithops

    Source

    “She said no legal export permits have been issued for wild-harvested lithops, while artificially propagated plants may only be exported under strict permit conditions.”

    Govt acts to stop illegal lithops trafficking

  4. New Era

    Environment minister Indileni Daniel handed over upgraded auction kraal and machinery worth N$4 million

    Source

    “The impact of the facility was highlighted during its official inauguration this week, when environment minister Indileni Daniel and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) resident representative Amanda Serumaga handed over the upgraded auction kraal and machinery worth about N$4 million to the kraal as well as the Omauni Wood Carpentry Enterprise in the region.”

    Farmers make N$9m from Ndevahoma Auction

  5. Informanté

    Minister Indileni Daniel inaugurated the Ndevahoma Auction Kraal in Okongo Constituency

    Source

    “THE Minister of Environment, Indileni Daniel, recently inaugurated the Ndevahoma Auction Kraal in the Okongo Constituency, Ohangwena Region, which aims to provide a space where livestock can be marketed competitively.”

    Daniel inaugurates Ndevahoma Auction Kraal to boost livestock marketing in Ohangwena
  6. June 2026

  7. Informanté

    Minister of Environment Indileni Daniel announced international tourist arrivals in Namibia declined by 3.2% between 2024 and 2025

    Source

    “This was announced by the Minister of Environment, Indileni Daniel, who described the decline as a wake-up call that more needs to be done to position the country as a premier tourist destination.”

    Namibia’s international tourist arrivals fall by 3.2%

  8. Informanté

    Minister of Environment Indileni Daniel expressed concern that decline was observed in key source markets, with Namibia recording a 27.4% decrease in tourist arrivals from Germany

    Source

    “She expressed concern that the decline was observed in key source markets, with Namibia recording a 27.4% decrease in tourist arrivals from its largest overseas source market, Germany.”

    Namibia’s international tourist arrivals fall by 3.2%

  9. Namibian Sun

    Minister Indileni Daniel described the decline as statistically minor

    Source

    “Launching the report, environment, forestry and tourism minister Indileni Daniel described the decline as "statistically minor", but said it should serve as a warning for the industry.”

    Tourist arrivals drop by 3.2%

  10. Namibian Sun

    Daniel acknowledged that revised visa requirements may have contributed to the decline

    Source

    “Daniel also acknowledged that the introduction of Namibia's revised visa requirements may have contributed to the decline, particularly during the initial implementation phase.”

    Tourist arrivals drop by 3.2%

  11. The Namibian

    Tourism minister Indileni Daniel said the decline is a wake-up call to improve competitiveness

    Source

    “"While this marginal decrease may be viewed as statistically minor, we must treat it as a wake-up call and a clear signal to all of us to renew our focus and improve our competitiveness as a country to ensure that our value proposition continue to resonate with international travellers," tourism minister Indileni Daniel said yesterday.”

    Visa regime change bites tourism

  12. The Namibian

    Environment and tourism minister Indileni Daniel calls for stronger action to address environmental challenges

    Source

    “Environment and tourism minister Indileni Daniel also calls for stronger action to address environmental challenges.”

    Nature holds key to climate fight
Society

Low ECC applications suggest widespread illegal sand mining in Namibia

The News

The environment ministry told parliament that only 56 applications for environmental clearance certificates were received over three years, raising concerns that many sand and gravel operators may be extracting without required approval. The ministry reported 15 cases of illegal mining but noted that the low application numbers across most regions prevent establishing the true scale of illegal extraction or adequacy of enforcement.

22 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. Low ECC applications suggest widespread illegal sand mining in Namibia

    The environment ministry told parliament that only 56 applications for environmental clearance certificates were received over three years, raising concerns that many sand and gravel operators may be extracting without required approval. The ministry reported 15 cases of illegal mining but noted that the low application numbers across most regions prevent establishing the true scale of illegal extraction or adequacy of enforcement.

    22 hours ago · The Namibian →

Monday 12 October

  1. Namibia targets one million trees planted by 2030

    Namibia has set a target of planting and maintaining one million trees by 2030 and two million by 2035 under a proposed national strategy to mitigate climate change and restore degraded land. The strategy emphasises a 70% survival rate for monitored trees three years after planting, prioritising long-term maintenance over seedling counts alone.

    12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 11 October

  1. Government encourages tree planting to sustain environment

    The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism is promoting a tree-planting culture across Namibia as a sustainable inheritance for future generations. This year's Arbour Day, observed on the second Friday of October, carries the theme 'Towards One Million Trees by 2030: Plant Today, Breathe Tomorrow.'

    11 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Namibia releases climate plan requiring N$230 billion investment

    Namibia released its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) in September, outlining the country's plan to address climate change over the next 10 years at a cost of N$230 billion, with N$202 billion needed from international financing. The plan commits to both mitigation and adaptation, targeting reductions in energy, livestock and land management, and industrial sectors, while acknowledging that Namibia is one of the world's carbon sinks but remains vulnerable to drought, rising temperatures, and variable rainfall.

    8 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Ministry launches probe into NWR financial and labour practices

    The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has launched an investigation into state-owned Namibia Wildlife Resorts over alleged financial mismanagement, poor governance and unfair labour practices, including examining why workers remain displaced 11 months after a fire destroyed their houses at Sesriem in the Namib-Naukluft National Park.

    8 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Namibia records 24 rhinos poached this year

    Namibia has recorded 24 rhinos poached so far this year, down from 43 in 2025 and 91 in 2024, marking the lowest level in more than a decade, Environment, Forestry and Tourism Minister Indileni Daniel said. Daniel warned that poachers and criminal syndicates continue to adapt quickly and called for stronger cross-border cooperation and demand reduction to address wildlife trafficking.

    1 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia records lowest rhino poaching in over decade

    Namibia recorded 43 rhinos poached in 2025, down from 91 in 2024, the country's lowest figure in more than a decade, Environment minister Indileni Daniel said. However, 24 rhinos have already been poached in 2026, indicating the threat remains active.

    1 October 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Namibia targets 1.8m international tourists, N$18.5b GDP contribution by 2030

    Namibia aims to increase international tourist arrivals from 863,872 in 2023 to 1.8 million by 2030, and boost tourism's GDP contribution from N$14.3 billion in 2022 to N$18.5 billion by 2030, as designated a priority sector under the National Development Plan 6.

    29 September 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibia's rhino poaching hits lowest level in over decade

    Namibia recorded 43 rhino poachings in 2025, down from 91 in 2024, marking its lowest figures in more than a decade. Environment minister Indileni Daniel warned that criminal syndicates are adapting their methods and new environmental crimes including illegal plant trafficking are emerging.

    29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  3. Namibia records historic low in rhino poaching numbers

    Namibia recorded 43 rhinos poached in 2025, the lowest level in over a decade compared to 91 in 2024, with 24 poached so far in 2026, according to Environment Minister Indileni Daniel. She attributed the decline to the ministry's conservation strategies, though noted that international criminal syndicates and market demand for illegally obtained wildlife remain ongoing challenges.

    29 September 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 28 September

  1. Namibia needs US$14.07bn for climate action plan

    Namibia's third nationally determined contribution (NDC 3.0) under the Paris Agreement requires US$14.07 billion to implement, with approximately 88% conditional upon international climate finance, technology transfer and capacity-building support. The plan commits to 226 actions to help the country remain a net carbon sink and adapt to climate change, including mitigation efforts in the energy and agriculture sectors.

    28 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia launches N$241 billion climate action plan

    Namibia has launched its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) with an estimated price tag of US$14.07 billion (about N$241.52 billion), setting out 26 mitigation measures and 106 actions to be implemented by 2035 across energy, agriculture, forestry and other sectors, alongside nine priority adaptation areas with 46 measures and 110 actions. Environment minister Indileni Daniel emphasised the plan must be judged by whether it improves the lives of Namibians, as communities are already experiencing drought, floods, water scarcity, extreme heat and land degradation.

    28 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 25 September

  1. Government developing tougher littering penalties under new regulations

    The environment, forestry and tourism ministry is developing new waste management regulations under the Environmental Management Act of 2007 to strengthen legal frameworks for dealing with littering, illegal dumping, and pollution. Enforcement of the tougher penalties will begin only once the new regulations are approved by parliament.

    25 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Tourism sector created over 57,000 jobs in five years

    Namibia's tourism sector created more than 57,000 jobs over the past five years, with over 14,000 of those positions filled by youth. The sector accounts for approximately 7.5% of Namibia's total workforce, according to Tourism Minister Indileni Daniel.

    23 September 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Etosha fires destroyed 37 percent of park in 2025

    More than 853,000 hectares of Etosha National Park burned last year, destroying 37% of the wildlife sanctuary.

    22 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Monday 14 September

  1. Southern farmers to supply produce to Lüderitz's revamped Kapps hotel

    Nokubiko Investment, redeveloping the historic Kapps a Kubata Loft Hotel in Lüderitz, is establishing off-take agreements with local farmers to source produce directly while supporting the farming community and young people ahead of the hotel's reopening in the first quarter of 2027.

    14 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Namibia developing circular economy policy with international support

    The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says Namibia is still developing a national circular economy policy in its initial stage, with a consultant appointed to drive the process, though budgetary constraints have slowed progress. The policy aims to embed circularity across energy, waste, and industrial development sectors, with support from the Environmental Investment Fund and Finnish universities collaborating with Namibia University of Science and Technology.

    13 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 4 September

  1. Vice President urges youth involvement in sustainable development

    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 →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Agriculture minister appeals Sandpiper phosphate environmental clearance

    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 →

  2. Namibia urges proactive drought management for economic resilience

    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 →

  3. Agriculture ministry challenges phosphate mining environmental clearance

    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 →

  4. President opens Creative Sport Tourism Expo, emphasizes economic growth

    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 →

  5. Venaani criticises government coordination over phosphate project ECC

    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 →

Saturday 29 August

  1. Minister Daniel urges global drought resilience framework action

    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 →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Namibia prioritizes drought preparedness over emergency response

    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 →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Namibia to send delegation to UNCCD COP 17 conference

    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 →

  2. Fishing group challenges phosphate mining environmental clearance

    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 →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. President opposes marine phosphate mining approval in Atlantic

    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 →

  2. Itula challenges phosphate project's environmental clearance

    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 →

Sunday 9 August

  1. Namibia launches environmental data platform for planning

    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 →

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