The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism conducted stakeholder engagements in the Omaheke Region about the possible effects of uranium mining in the Leonardsville and Stampriet areas.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism will undertake regional stakeholder engagements on the draft sand and gravel mining regulations from 26 January to the end of February.

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.

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.

The Ministry of Environment is urging farmers and communities in the Tsumeb and Oshivelo areas to exercise caution and protect themselves and their livestock while officials continue to track two lions spotted in the region on Saturday.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has announced the appointment of five new board members to the Game Products Trust Fund.

These members will oversee the management and allocation of funds generated from game products and natural resources.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) says it prioritises the enhancement of road infrastructure to maintain accessibility and enjoyment of all tourist attractions within Namibia.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has applauded the Mashi Traditional Authority's commitment to promoting conservation, sustainable tourism development, and a harmonious coexistence with nature.

Namibia's fuel, wood, and charcoal exports generated over N$102 billion last year, and the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism is satisfied with the recent growth in the biomass sector.

Minister Pohamba Shifeta remarked on this at the opening of the Standard Bank Biomass Fair at Otjiwarongo.

The Director of Forestry in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Johnson Ndokosho, has issued a stern warning that the directorate will not renew tree harvesting permits for farms in breach of harvesting quotas.