Parks, wildlife, conservation, the coast.
Ultimate.earth has invested almost N$100,000 in a fence for Otjizeka Primary School to protect pupils from desert lions, addressing increased lion activity and human-wildlife conflict in the area. The initiative was coordinated by Save the Rhino Trust Namibia and supported by the Lion Recovery Fund and Desert Lion Conservation.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
Ultimate.earth has invested almost N$100,000 in a fence for Otjizeka Primary School to protect pupils from desert lions, addressing increased lion activity and human-wildlife conflict in the area. The initiative was coordinated by Save the Rhino Trust Namibia and supported by the Lion Recovery Fund and Desert Lion Conservation.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
Protection measures including anti-poaching patrols and a global pause on commercial whaling have allowed humpback whale populations to recover to over 100,000, with a record 299 individuals spotted together off South Africa. Tanzania's 2024/2025 census counted 66,714 elephants, up over 20,000 from 2014, making it Africa's third-largest elephant holder.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
The UN's 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity will assess signatories' progress on ambitious targets agreed in late 2022, including protecting 30% of land and sea for nature, reforming US$500 billion of environmentally damaging subsidies, and restoring 30% of degraded ecosystems. Governments have never met a single UN target on nature since the convention was created in Rio in 1992.
22 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Two Namibian snake catchers are calling for the establishment of snake parks in their towns to educate the public about different snake species and boost local tourism. Nicholas Eksteen in Hardap has been advocating for such a facility since 2014, while Mario Guterres in Rehoboth has pushed for the idea for about 30 years.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called on the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism to strengthen wildfire prevention and response strategies following a 2025 fire that damaged part of Etosha National Park. The ministry is undertaking measures including establishing firebreaks, positioning water tanker trucks, and intensifying public awareness campaigns on environmental protection.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Fine Art Gallery at Swakopmund has opened entries for the fifth edition of the Africa Wildlife Artist of the Year (Away) 2027 competition, featuring an increased first prize of N$50,000 and a solo exhibition for the winner. The initiative, which was officially launched in 2023, aims to create a platform where artists worldwide can contribute to Namibian conservation projects.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Tourism accommodation occupancy in Namibia hit 66.5% in the third quarter of 2026, surpassing 2025 and 2019 levels, according to the Hospitality Association of Namibia. The association noted that luxury establishments supporting wildlife conservation and community initiatives performed well.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Through the Nedbank Go Green Fund facilitated by the Namibia Nature Foundation, environmental education initiatives are being supported to equip Namibians with knowledge and practical skills for sustainability. The NaDEET Educator Programme, established in 2003, received N$150,000 in support and operates two environmental education centres to cultivate environmental champions across the country.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A stray dog that jumped into a Canadian traveller's hammock in Colombia has reached Swakopmund on the back of her motorcycle.
20 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia's tourism accommodation occupancy reached 66.5% in the third quarter of 2026, exceeding 2025 and 2019 levels, according to the Hospitality Association of Namibia. Luxury establishments supporting wildlife conservation and community initiatives continued to perform well, with rhino poaching incidents declining to 24 recorded so far in 2026 compared to 43 in 2025.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Independent Patriots for Change has questioned the maintenance and accountability of Namibia Wildlife Resorts following the closure of indoor swimming facilities at Gross Barmen Resort, citing N$220 million in government funding allocated for redevelopment of the resort in 2010. The IPC's shadow minister for tourism and environment called for public explanation of what caused the closure, when the problem was identified, and what would be required to restore the facilities.
17 October 2026 · The Namibian →