OBSERVER DAILY | Local ownership in mining: Namibia must strike a 

bold, balanced path The recent warning from the Chamber of Mines about “growing risks” to Namibia’s mining sector due to policy uncertainty, particularly the proposal for 51% mandatory local ownership in new projects, deserves careful attention....

Namibia and India agreements to allow phased implementation

The agreements signed between Namibia and India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit in July this year would ensure ample time for implementation in the years ahead. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and India's High Commissioner to...

AFRIWOCC to host second climate conference in Accra

Africa’s leading platform for youth and women in climate leadership, the Africa Women and Children Conference (AFRIWOCC), has announced the return of its second edition, scheduled for October 6–7, 2025. The event which will be held at the Labadi...

BW Energy supports Namibia’s drive for local value addition

BW Energy, an affiliate of the BW Group, says its mission in Namibia aligns with the government's resolve to promote value addition to resources locally. The company has filed environmental documents to secure approval to drill appraisal wells on...

Wildfires consume 38% of Namibia's flagship Etosha National Park

WINDHOEK -- Wildfires have ravaged about 853,946 hectares of Namibia's flagship Etosha National Park, with the area affected representing 38 percent of the park's total landmass, Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Indileni Daniel...

Namibia’s Etosha National Park fire declared no longer active

WINDHOEK: Government authorities have declared the massive fire that scorched through Namibia’s Etosha National Park is no longer active. The blaze at this top tourist destination and one of Africa’s largest game reserves began on September 22 and...

Namibia announces end of wildfire in Etosha National Park

A wildfire has ravaged Namibia’s Etosha National Park, destroying more than a third of the country’s flagship reserve before firefighters finally contained it. Environment Minister Indileni Daniel announced on Monday that the blaze, which burned...

Update: Wildfires consume 38 percent of Namibia's flagship Etosha National Park

WINDHOEK, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Wildfires have ravaged about 853,946 hectares of Namibia's flagship Etosha National Park, with the area affected representing 38 percent of the park's total landmass, Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism...

Financial sector unites for climate action in NSFA

The Namibia Sustainable Finance Alliance (NSFA) was launched on Tuesday as a voluntary, multi-stakeholder platform through which regulators, financial institutions, industry associations and government agencies will coordinate efforts to...

School quiz helps fosters environmental literacy

THE School Environment Clubs (SEC) Namibia, in collaboration with the Namdeb Diamond Corporation, Namibia Chamber of Environment, and education ministry, hosted the Primary Schools Quiz 2025 on 20 September. The quiz brought together 14 Khomas...

Why our Marine Protected Area should matter to all Namibians

Many of us may not be aware that Namibia is the proud home of the second largest Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Africa. It spans about 400 kilometres, embracing a quarter of Namibia’s rugged coastline – 9 500 km2, and also includes almost one...

Namibia national park fire no longer active: govt

A massive fire which scorched through more than a third of Namibia's best-known national park is no longer active, government authorities said Wednesday. The blaze at Etosha National Park, a top tourist site and one of Africa's largest game...

New alliance targets sustainable growth in finance

Staff Writer The Bank of Namibia (BoN), along with financial institutions, regulators and industry associations, launched the Namibia Sustainable Finance Alliance (NSFA) this week. The alliance brings Namibia’s financial sector together to advance...

Namibia launches Sustainable Finance Alliance to boost climate resilience

WINDHOEK, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Namibia has launched the Namibia Sustainable Finance Alliance (NSFA), a multi-stakeholder platform uniting regulators, banks, insurers, and investment bodies to promote sustainable finance and strengthen resilience to...

Wildfires ravage a third of Namibia's flagship national park: Army sent in to control situation

Wildfires have destroyed about a third of Namibia's Etosha National Park, a roughly 20,000 square-kilometre (7,722 square-mile) tourist destination known for its wildlife, the presidency said. The wildfires began a week ago in the southwestern...

Namibia projects tourism decline after wildfire in game reserve

WINDHOEK (Reuters) -Namibia’s tourism industry is expected to suffer over the next three years after a week-long wildfire ravaged over a third of its largest game reserve, Etosha National Park, a senior government official said. Established as a...

Namibia supports Africa Keystone Protected Area Partnership for sustainable conservation

Statement by Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, president of the Republic of Namibia, at the Africa Keystone Protected Area Partnership reception for ICCF African Wildlife Foundation, New York City, 22 September 2025 Good evening. It is an honour to join you...

Namibia seeks deeper trade and city partnerships with Philadelphia

Remarks by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Philadelphia City Hall, 25 September 2025 I stand before you today with deep humility and sincere gratitude, representing the people of the Republic of Namibia. It is an honour to address this esteemed...

Namibian teacher’s viral video shows how fun learning can be

The teacher’s unique approach, including physically demonstrating prepositions by climbing into a dustbin, has captured widespread attention The video quickly went viral, with many social media followers expressing admiration for the teacher's...

Green Hydrogen Project in Namibia Faces Setback as RWE Exits Ammonia Offtake

Project Unraveling in the Namib Desert Picture a crisp morning in Windhoek, the sun climbing over the vast Namib dunes—and then the news drops: on September 29, 2025, RWE AG decided to walk away from its non-binding offtake MoU with Hyphen...