Namibian government agency overseeing national parks, wildlife management, tourism strategy, and environmental clearances.
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Ministry of Environment revealed fires were caused by lightning in Halali area, Kamaseb and Tsam blocks
“The Ministry of Environment revealed that the fires were caused by lightning in the Halali area, as well as in the Kamaseb and Tsam blocks.”
Lightning sparks wildfires in Etosha National ParkInformanté
Ministry of Environment confirmed no animal losses or injuries reported from fires
“The ministry confirmed that no animal losses or injuries have been reported as a result of the fires thus far.”
Lightning sparks wildfires in Etosha National ParkInformanté
Ministry of Environment is targeting N$18.5 billion GDP contribution from tourism by 2030
“The Ministry of Environment is targeting an increase in the tourism sector's contribution to Namibia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to N$18.5 billion by 2030.”
Tourism sector targets N$18.5 billion GDP contribution by 2030Informanté
Ministry of Environment relocated wildlife species from Etosha National Park to restore populations in drought-affected areas
“THE Ministry of Environment has relocated several wildlife species from Etosha National Park to other areas to restore animal populations in areas that were affected by prolonged drought.”
Environment ministry relocates Etosha wildlife to restore game populations in drought-affected areasInformanté
Ministry of Environment officially launched the GEF-UNIDO Namibia Child Project to unlock climate finance access
“THE Ministry of Environment has officially launched the GEF-UNIDO Namibia Child Project, an initiative aimed at unlocking greater access to international climate finance to strengthen Namibia's green hydrogen sector.”
Namibia launches GEF-UNIDO initiative to unlock climate fundingNew Era
The Ministry of Environment has expressed concerns about the project, particularly because Cape Fria is within a protected national park
“The Ministry of Environment has expressed concerns about the project, particularly because Cape Fria is located within a protected national park.”
Opinion – Cape Fria: A vision for development or a question of trustInformanté
The Ministry of Environment has announced temporary closure of a section of the Okaukuejo–Namutoni Road, effective from 1 February 2026
“THE Ministry of Environment has announced the temporary closure of a section of the Okaukuejo–Namutoni Road, effective from 1 February 2026.”
Section of Okaukuejo–Namutoni Road to close temporarily from FebruaryInformanté
The ministry revealed entire bypass is expected to be completed by 26 February 2026
“The ministry further revealed that the entire bypass is expected to be completed by 26 February 2026, at which point traffic will be fully redirected onto the bypass and the associated Salvadora detour route.”
Section of Okaukuejo–Namutoni Road to close temporarily from FebruaryWildfires have been burning in Etosha National Park since Wednesday after lightning strikes in the Halali area and Kamaseb and Tsam blocks. Firefighting teams are keeping the blaze under control with support from cutlines, and the ministry has reported no animal losses or injuries so far.
13 September 2026 · Informanté →
Wildfires have been burning in Etosha National Park since Wednesday after lightning strikes in the Halali area and Kamaseb and Tsam blocks. Firefighting teams are keeping the blaze under control with support from cutlines, and the ministry has reported no animal losses or injuries so far.
13 September 2026 · Informanté →
The government has argued that a lawsuit filed by the Hai//om Association seeking N$2.8 trillion in compensation for San people's expulsion from ancestral land in Etosha National Park is legally unsound. The Hai//om Association contends its members were dispossessed through past racially discriminatory policies and seeks either land restitution or financial compensation, but government respondents argue the association lacks legal standing to represent the San community.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Environment is targeting an increase in the tourism sector's contribution to Namibia's GDP to N$18.5 billion by 2030, up from N$14.3 billion in 2022. The Ministry also aims to boost tourist arrivals to 1.8 million and gaming revenue to N$76.5 million by the 2029/2030 financial year.
13 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Environment has relocated wildlife from Etosha National Park to restore animal populations in drought-affected areas, including 256 springboks and 190 gemsboks to Kunene Region, 90 zebras to Nyae Nyae Conservancy, and 15 gemsboks and 24 zebras to Uukwaluudhi Conservancy. The ministry plans further translocations of gemsboks, giraffes, and impalas in coming months to restock species, provide prey for predators, and reduce human-wildlife conflicts.
10 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Environment has launched the GEF-UNIDO Namibia Child Project, a Global Environment Facility–funded initiative allocated USD 497,945 over five years to strengthen Namibia's green hydrogen sector and unlock greater access to international climate finance.
9 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 →
Osino Gold Exploration and Mining is applying for an Environmental Clearance Certificate to build a sand storage dam with a capacity of approximately 125,000 cubic metres on the Khan River's Spes Bona Compartment in the Erongo Region, in collaboration with Namibia Water Corporation, to supply water for its Twin Hills Gold Project near Karibib.
3 June 2026 · Informanté →
Farms in Kunene Region's Kamanjab Constituency have sustained significant damage from wildlife, particularly elephants, which have destroyed water infrastructure, tanks, crops, and fencing. The Regional Councillor confirmed complaints from multiple farms and welcomed Ministry of Environment interventions to address elephant-related challenges in the region.
22 April 2026 · Informanté →
A member of the Kakurukouye Traditional Authority welcomes the potential benefits of the Cape Fria smart city development but raises concerns about the project's realism, the involvement of external actors, and the lack of visible alignment between government and traditional leadership. The author calls for greater transparency, community involvement, and government oversight to ensure the project genuinely serves local interests rather than repeating patterns of land loss through modern "psychological colonialism."
2 April 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Environment will temporarily close a section of the Okaukuejo–Namutoni Road from 1 February 2026 to upgrade gravel roads to sealed roads. Visitors will be directed via the Gemsbokvlakte detour and a newly constructed bypass until the entire project is completed by 26 February 2026.
29 January 2026 · Informanté →