Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Indileni Daniel says the government remains committed to strengthening the legislative framework governing waste management, pollution prevention and environmental protection.
Illegal waste dumping and uncollected refuse continue to affect some parts of the City of Windhoek.
Residents are unhappy and want to see improved waste collection and management.
Botswana is moving towards a formal partnership with a Zimbabwean waste management company to transform its landfills into recycling centres and sources of green energy and economic activity.
The leadership of the Omaheke Region has welcomed new recycling initiatives, hailing them as a vital opportunity to generate local livelihoods and drive economic inclusion.
The Sarusungu floating bridge, which connects Namibia to Angola, is finally being cleaned for the first time in 11 years.
The cleaning campaign was organised by the Office of the Governor.
The floating bridge, on the outskirts of Rundu, connects Namibia to the Angolan town of Calai.
The Eenhana Town Council has admitted that it operated its municipal dumping site for more than three years with an expired Environmental Clearance Certificate.
The certificate expired in 2022 and was only renewed in March this year, exposing nearby communities to health and environmental risks.
Domestic animals are said to be gaining access to medical waste, including human placentas, at the Tsumkwe Clinic because the facility has no incinerator or secure medical waste storage area.
The Mayor of Keetmanshoop, Melody Swartbooi, actively engaged with residents to raise awareness about their responsibility to maintain a clean environment.
Walvis Bay residents are outraged about toxic smoke from burning tyres and illegal activity at a dump site, and they are demanding urgent action from authorities.
Residents expressed anger and frustration at a public meeting in Walvis Bay.
Keetmanshoop Municipality has warned residents against indiscriminately dumping waste in open spaces next to skip containers instead of inside them.
