Also known as: WWF
International conservation organization supporting Namibia's long-term conservation efforts and sustainable solutions for water scarcity and biodiversity.
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The Namibian
World Wildlife Fund has come on board the Ore-Aob Music //Khoab Donkey Meat Festival
“Event host Gerson Ore-Aob has announced that the World Wildlife Fund has also come on board, while the conservations around Khorixas have also pledged their support to the event.”
Ma/gaisa Royalty Set To Rock KhorixasInformanté
Dr Pauline Lindeque, Wildlife and Landscapes Programme Director at WWF stated Namibia had scientific knowledge and emerging conservation finance mechanisms needed to address challenges
“Dr Pauline Lindeque, Wildlife and Landscapes Programme Director at WWF, said Namibia already had the scientific knowledge, field experience and emerging conservation finance mechanisms needed to address the challenges.”
Namibia’s large carnivore numbers raise concern over human-wildlife conflictThe Namibian
WWF co-hosted Friday's meeting with LCMAN
Informanté
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Namibia will sign a funding agreement worth over N$1 billion for conservation efforts
“NAMIBIA, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Namibia and other stakeholders will sign a funding agreement worth over N$1 billion to support long-term conservation efforts.”
Namibia and World Wildlife Fund to sign conservation funding agreement worth over N$1 billionNew Era
World Wildlife Fund has worked with YDM
“Since then, YDM has worked with organisations such as WWF, Nampost and the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia, among many others.”
Shagandjwa stitching success while studyingNew Era
World Wildlife Fund entered a memorandum of understanding with the City of Windhoek to advance sustainable development and environmental stewardship
“The City of Windhoek has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to advance sustainable development and environmental stewardship in Windhoek.”
Windhoek’s water crisis gets a boostThe Namibian
World Wildlife Fund had an agreement approved by the Windhoek council to advance sustainable development
“Meanwhile, the council also approved an agreement with the World Wildlife Fund to advance sustainable development and environmental stewardship in Windhoek.”
Rand Street to be changed to recognise former ambassador Joshua //HoebebThe Namibian
Chris Weaver, managing director of World Wildlife Fund's Namibia programme described Owen-Smith as a deeply principled person
“Chris Weaver, managing director of the World Wildlife Fund's Namibia programme, described Owen-Smith as a deeply principled person.”
Tributes pour in for ‘conservation giant’The Namibian
World Wildlife Fund warned vaquita could soon go extinct
“The vaquita has been nearly wiped out by illegal fishing in its native habitat, the Gulf of California, and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) warned last year that it could soon go extinct.”
Scientists spot near-extinct vaquita marinasClose to 20 ma/gaisa artists are set to perform at the Ore-Aob Music //Khoab Donkey Meat Festival in Khorixas on Saturday at Herbert Conradie Stadium, described as the biggest edition of the event yet.
29 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Close to 20 ma/gaisa artists are set to perform at the Ore-Aob Music //Khoab Donkey Meat Festival in Khorixas on Saturday at Herbert Conradie Stadium, described as the biggest edition of the event yet.
29 August 2026 · The Namibian →
New population estimates for Namibia's large carnivores, presented at a national Multi-Stakeholder Working Meeting, have raised concern over declining wildlife numbers and growing human-wildlife conflict. The data shows that of Namibia's 34 terrestrial carnivore species, 11 are considered threatened or near threatened, with species like cheetahs (estimated at about 1,200 individuals) and African wild dogs (estimated at 130–350 animals across 35 packs) among those affected.
17 August 2026 · Informanté →
Conservation associations report that Namibia's 34 carnivore species, including 1,200 cheetahs, 130–350 African wild dogs, and around 12 coastal lions, remain vulnerable despite the country's strong conservation record. Reducing human-wildlife conflict and supporting farmers and communities sharing the landscape with wildlife are key to their protection.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Stanley Ndara, chief executive of Namibia's Fisheries Observer Agency, has been reappointed as chairperson of the SADC Regional Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre for a second term. SADC ministers responsible for fisheries made the decision at a meeting in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe on 29 May.
1 June 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 →
Michael Shagandjwa founded YDM (YASHE DIGITAL MEDIA CC) in 2019, expanding from a clothing brand into a media and design company offering fashion design, branding, printing and journalism services to corporate clients including WWF and Nampost. While balancing studies and business, he has also created employment for three young people and emphasizes the importance of time management and perseverance in entrepreneurship.
25 February 2026 · New Era →
The City of Windhoek has signed a memorandum of understanding with the World Wildlife Fund to develop sustainable solutions for water scarcity, waste management, and biodiversity loss through community engagement and ecosystem restoration. The city faces a severe water crisis requiring up to 70% of demand to be met through reclaimed water and aquifer sources, with residents currently under Category D restrictions including a 15% consumption reduction.
17 February 2026 · New Era →
The City of Windhoek has approved renaming Rand Street in Khomasdal to Joshua //Hoebeb Street, honouring the former diplomat and educator for his contributions to education, community development and Namibia's liberation struggle. //Hoebeb, Namibia's first high commissioner to South Africa, played a key role in the reintegration of Walvis Bay in 1994 and later served as high commissioner to Botswana and governor of Kunene.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →