Giving an update on the wildfire that occurred in 2025 at Etosha National Park, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Indileni Daniel reported that 37% of the vegetation was lost, and 12 animals died in the blaze.
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, has acknowledged gaps in the regulation of the gambling industry, saying the Gambling Board is not yet fully operational or adequately staffed to effectively enforce compliance.
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, has called for greater investment in Namibia's biomass industry, saying the sector has the potential to create jobs, restore degraded land and drive economic growth.
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, has revealed that through the environmental levy on lightweight plastics, the government has generated revenue of close to N$250 million over the past five years.
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Indileni Daniel, says there are limited resources to effectively respond to plant poaching incidents in the country.
Environment and Tourism Minister Indileni Daniel says there may be a need to cull elephants in the Kunene Region to control a growing population.
The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, has called for stronger institutional and technical support to fully implement Namibia's Access and Benefit Sharing Framework (ABS).
Over N$350 million has been allocated to state-protected areas, which focuses on enhancing conservation, protection and the sustainable use of wildlife species and their natural habitat.
This includes national parks and other conservation areas.
Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Indileni Daniel, inaugurated newly upgraded facilities at the Etosha National Park, marking a significant milestone in the government's ongoing commitment to enhancing tourism infrastructure.
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Indileni Daniel, acknowledged that black ownership in game farming in Namibia remains limited.
