Also known as: MEFT · Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT)
Namibian government ministry that manages national parks, conservation, wildlife, and tourism policy, recently inaugurating N$166 million in park infrastructure upgrades.
The Namibian Tourism Board used banners depicting a Thompson's Gazelle (which does not occur in Namibia) and an AI-generated elephant at international tourism fairs. The opinion piece awards the NTB, NIPDB, and South African Airways "Mamparra of the Year" for the embarrassing error.
3 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Tourism Board used banners depicting a Thompson's Gazelle (which does not occur in Namibia) and an AI-generated elephant at international tourism fairs. The opinion piece awards the NTB, NIPDB, and South African Airways "Mamparra of the Year" for the embarrassing error.
3 March 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Environment Ministry has denied authorising the Kaoko Fria Smart City project within Skeleton Coast National Park, citing conservation concerns, while the Kunene Regional Council says it was never consulted despite the company's recruitment drive in Windhoek. The company claims it has submitted environmental assessments and is seeking deproclamation of the park for the development.
2 March 2026 · New Era →
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has rejected claims that a smart city and port development will be built at Cape/Angra Fria in the Skeleton Coast National Park, stating no approval has been granted. The minister noted that similar proposals were submitted in 2013, 2017 and 2022 but were rejected because such projects would undermine Namibia's conservation and tourism reputation.
1 March 2026 · Informanté →
Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah announced that pensioners will receive an additional N$100 from 1 April 2026, with N$447 million allocated to accommodate the increase. The announcement was made during the presentation of the Budget Statement for the 2026/27 financial year in Parliament.
28 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Inspector General of the Namibian Police led an evening patrol in Katima Mulilo as part of a coordinated security operation aimed at strengthening safety and immigration control in the Zambezi Region. The operation, involving multiple agencies, targeted crime hotspots including licensed bars and focused on compliance with licensing regulations and public order.
25 February 2026 · Informanté →
Headspring Investments says it will implement recommendations from the International Atomic Energy Agency following the agency's technical review of its proposed in-situ recovery uranium mining project in the Omaheke Region earlier this month. The company emphasises that the extraction method is water-efficient and widely used globally, and pledges to install observation wells for real-time monitoring of groundwater safety.
24 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Namwaste Management Facility near Arandis has begun operations as Namibia's first fully compliant general and hazardous waste management site, serving the industrial, mining and emerging oil and gas sectors. The N$200 million facility, covering 177 hectares, will collect a minimum of 60,000 tonnes of waste annually and create approximately 40 permanent jobs.
19 February 2026 · New Era →
An MP argues that Namibia's fragmented climate response is inadequate to address severe droughts and desertification, and calls for a high-level Climate Delivery Unit in the Prime Minister's Office or Presidency to coordinate climate action, drive green job creation, and prepare for the EU's incoming Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
7 February 2026 · New Era →
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has urged staff to complete work efficiently within official hours and avoid overtime amid severe budget constraints. The ministry received a Development Budget of N$70 million for 2025-2026 but has only spent 45% of that allocation, though key infrastructure projects were completed at tourism sites and facilities.
1 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has urged Windhoek residents to manage waste responsibly after increased baboon sightings in areas like Goreagab and Kwanangombe, where the animals have been entering homes, damaging property, and stealing food. The ministry's spokesperson said the baboons are drawn to urban areas by improperly managed waste and called on residents to work together to fence off the animals or relocate them without harm, as only law enforcement are permitted to use firearms in the city.
30 January 2026 · New Era →