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Thursday, 23 July 2026
Namibia’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Thursday, 23 July 2026
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Tourism & Environment

Parks, wildlife, conservation, the coast.

Today

  1. Wildflowers blanket south's arid //Kharas region

    Generous rainfall has prompted vibrant wildflower blooms across parts of the typically arid //Kharas Region, with yellow and purple flowers now covering stretches of land at Klein Aus.

    2 hours ago · Informanté

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Windhoek lacks attractions to retain tourist interest

    The Hospitality Association of Namibia says tourists find Windhoek lacks sufficient attractions and events, with feedback that museums and historical buildings are not properly promoted. While the city serves as a gateway to Namibia's tourism destinations, urban tourism remains limited to historic landmarks and township experiences.

    21 July 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 17 July

  1. Southern Namibia experiences spectacular wildflower season

    Aus and surrounding areas in the //Kharas Region are currently in full bloom with vibrant yellow and purple flowers, including species such as Gazania lichtensteinii, Hirpicium echinus, and Heliophila deserticola, following notable winter rainfall in the southern regions.

    17 July 2026 · Informanté

  2. 575 wild animals translocated from Etosha to conservation areas

    A total of 575 animals were moved from Etosha National Park to conservation areas across Namibia, including communal conservancies in the Kunene Region, as part of efforts to restore wildlife populations, improve ecological balance, and strengthen community-based conservation.

    17 July 2026 · Informanté

  3. 575 wild animals translocated from Etosha to conservation areas

    A total of 575 animals were translocated from Etosha National Park to conservation areas across Namibia, including communal conservancies in the Kunene Region, as part of efforts to restore wildlife populations, improve ecological balance, and strengthen community-based conservation. The translocation was led by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism through collaboration between government, communities, and conservation organisations.

    17 July 2026 · Informanté

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