The Global Water Partnership Southern Africa project has thus far achieved several feats, but it has fallen short on its fifth component. This is according to regional project coordinator Silvanus Uunona. Uunona gave a presentation on the Cuvelai and Kunene…

Aquaculture in Africa has emerged as a credible alternative capable of bridging the gap and contributing significantly to achieving food security and job creation as fish catches decline – coupled with rapid population growth. This was said by Senegal’s fisheries…

Six southern African countries recently launched the Vulture Safe Zone Alliance and the Vulture Safe Zone guidelines, signalling an important step towards the protection of vultures in the region. The alliance and guidelines were launched at the Global Flyways Summit…

Environmental commissioner Timoteus Mufeti says his office is facing several challenges in its efforts to ensure that the provisions of the Environmental Management Act (7 of 2007) are adhered to. Mufeti made these remarks during a panel discussion titled ‘Shaping…

Land degradation and a lack of nutrients in the soil has been cited as some of the major problems contributing to poor food production in the Omusati region. This was revealed at a one-day community meeting held at Omiyongo village…

The Drylands Sustainable Landscapes Impact Project (DSL-IP) has identified Omiyongo village in the Omusati region as the centre for a farmers field school aimed at helping farmers address environmental challenges. The project held a community meeting at Omiyongo last week…

The deputy minister of environment, forestry and tourism says law and policy should guide the use and management of natural resources in Namibia. Anselm Marungu made these remarks at the official launch of the fifth edition of the fully-revised ‘Environment…

Abidjan Convention executive secretary Fatou Ndoye says the convention has made strides to address the funding challenges it is currently facing. Ndoye told The Namibian last week that the Abidjan Convention’s 14th Conference of Parties (COP 14) in May last…

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says Namibia is still to develop a national policy on a circular economy. Ministry spokesperson Vilho Hangula says efforts to develop a national policy on a circular economy are still in the initial…

A Recent livestock auction at Omakange generated N$139 900, though the organisers say communal farmers urgently need better understanding of auction rules, permits, and banking. According to the auction report provided by Kristian Hango of Smart Trading CC T/A Auctioneers,…

The operator of the privately-run Musese Green Scheme in the Kavango West fears that the maize placed in two open dens as well as the maize that is still to be harvested from their fields could end up being spoiled…

Environment and tourism minister Indileni Daniel says drought should no longer be managed merely as an emergency, but as a priority for development, economic growth and resilience. Daniel made the call last week at a high-level meeting on drought and…