The police in the Kunene Region have successfully contained the severe wildfire that impacted the areas of Werda, Onguta, and Omuheke within the Sesfontein Constituency.
Chief Inspector Vehangaiza Hindjou, Head of Community Affairs in the Kunene Region, gave an update on the situation to NBC News.
A team of three young African environmental activists has arrived in Namibia advocating for African voices in the fight against climate change as part of the Light COP30 initiative.
The Mayor of Walvis Bay, Trevino Forbes, said a well-managed trucking ecosystem can reduce congestion, minimise environmental impact and improve safety for residents and workers alike.
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, along with other stakeholders working in Bwabwata National Park, embarked on a cleaning campaign along the B8 road from the Kongola checkpoint to Masambo.
Governors from the Oshana, Oshikoto, and Omusati regions have made key recommendations following their joint assessment of the recent fire outbreak at Etosha National Park.
A high-level delegation comprising the governors of the Oshana, Oshikoto, and Omusati regions boarded a helicopter on Thursday to assess the extent of the veldfires ravaging the three regions.
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says an assessment is underway to determine the full extent of the damage caused by the wildfires in Etosha National Park.
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has handed over human-wildlife conflict management and alternative income-related infrastructure and equipment to households at Oshakati.
Volunteers at Keetmanshoop gathered for the National Clean-up campaign, aimed at fostering a cleaner and healthier environment.
Neglected waste and pollution pose significant health risks, impacting air quality, water sources, and overall public health.
A wildfire broke out outside Etosha National Park on Monday this week, and it has now entered the southwestern part of the park.
Since its outbreak, the fire has continued to burn with great intensity, fuelled by strong winds and extremely dry vegetation.
