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Order a long-term news report on Vilho Angula
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The Namibian
Vilho Angula did not respond to questions regarding the situation
“Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism spokesperson Vilho Angula did not respond to questions regarding the situation at the time of going to print.”
Poor preparedness blamed for Omaruru fire spreadThe Namibian
Ministry spokesperson Vilho Angula defended the decision to prohibit empty game-viewing vehicles from entering Etosha National Park
“The environment ministry has defended its decision to prohibit empty game-viewing vehicles from entering Etosha National Park, saying the measure followed years of violations.”
Etosha ban puts jobs at riskThe Namibian
Vilho Angula has not disclosed whether the project's environmental impact assessment received approval.
“Ministry of Environment and Tourism spokesperson Vilho Angula has not disclosed whether the project's environmental impact assessment has received the greenlight.”
Swakop residents concerned over construction work at beachThe Namibian
Ministry's spokesperson Vilho Angula told The Namibian that a team will be deployed to scare baboons away using scientific methods
“The ministry's spokesperson, Vilho Angula, told The Namibian that a team will be deployed to scare the baboons away using scientific methods.”
Environment ministry shoots baboons at Goreangab after years of complaintsThe Namibian
Environment ministry spokesperson Vilho Angula says the ministry will deploy a team to scare away baboons from the area
“Environment ministry spokesperson Vilho Angula says the challenge of baboons in the area comes a long way. But he says the authorities will deploy a team to scare them away.”
Windhoek residents fear baboon attacks as ministry and Naankuse seek solutionsThe Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says it has only closed illegal routes at Bwabwata Game Park, while approved roads remain open. Tour guides represented by a group called Concerned Local Guides have complained that closures of roads along the Kavango River, where most wildlife viewing occurs, have effectively closed the park for tourism.
10 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says it has only closed illegal routes at Bwabwata Game Park, while approved roads remain open. Tour guides represented by a group called Concerned Local Guides have complained that closures of roads along the Kavango River, where most wildlife viewing occurs, have effectively closed the park for tourism.
10 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A veld fire in the Omaruru district burned more than 10,000 hectares of grazing and natural veld across at least six farms before being brought under control on Monday night. Farmer Markus Trede attributed the difficulty in containing the fire to poor preparedness and lack of coordination among farmers, including gaps in knowledge about roads, water points, and farm access routes.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A Ministry of Environment and Tourism directive banning empty game-viewing vehicles from Etosha National Park has put over 100 workers employed by local tour operators at risk of job losses and caused losses of over N$1 million, with operators citing disrupted logistics for transporting tourists and cancelled international bookings.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Residents of Swakopmund have raised concerns over construction work at the Platz am Meer development on the beach, alleging that building waste and rubble are being pushed into the sea and the natural beach profile altered. The central dispute is whether coastal construction works requiring environmental clearance from the environment commissioner are proceeding without the required prior approval, with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism yet to confirm whether an environmental clearance certificate has been issued for shoreline works.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Environment ministry shot three baboons in Windhoek's Goreangab area that residents said had been raiding homes, stealing food, and attacking children and animals for years. Officials say the culling is part of a strategy to reduce human-wildlife conflict, and residents welcomed the intervention.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Residents of Goreangab informal settlement in Windhoek report escalating baboon raids destroying property, stealing food, and injuring children, with government authorities planning to scare away the animals and capture those that do not respond for relocation to remote areas. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism spokesperson says sustainable solutions are being sought with stakeholders, though some ministry sources indicate culling may be necessary.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →