Namibia Environment Newswire

Editorial: How Does Mufeti Get Away With Environmental Destruction?

When the Namibian government starts opposing its own environmental decisions, it should be a warning that something is seriously wrong with the person responsible for protecting Namibia’s environment. That is precisely what is happening with marine …

President Lucia Witbooi Calls for Youth Empowerment to Drive Namibia’s Sustainable Development

Windhoek, 3 September 2026. Keynote address by Her Excellency Lucia Witbooi, Vice President of the Republic of Namibia. Director of Ceremonies; Honourable Indileni Daniel, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism; Honourable Ministers and Deputy …

5th SDAs celebrate driving a more sustainable future

Namibia’s commitment to sustainable development took center stage last week evening when the Development Advisory Council and stakeholders, hosted the 5th Sustainable Development Awards Gala Ceremony at the Mercure Hotel Windhoek. Held under the theme “ …

Scientist questions operational value of ECC to phosphate mining

Staff Reporter INDEPENDENT Fisheries Management Scientist Dr Carola Kirchner has said that the current granting of an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) to Namibia Marine Phosphate (NMP) Pty Ltd as it stands is incomplete, as the environmental …

S. Carolina Aquarium Celebrates ‘Baby Boom’ of Critically-Endangered Penguin Chicks

– credit, Ripley’s Aquarium, screenshot retrieved from released footage 5 baby penguins from a species considered Critically-Endangered have hatched at an aquarium down in South Carolina. The 5 join 2 that hatched in May, and together make up a record …

Elisenheim secures environmental clearance renewal

Elisenheim Property Development Company Limited (EPDC), a subsidiary of APxHouse Property Development Holdings and an investee company of Trustco Group Holdings Limited, has received a renewal of its Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the …

Angelina Jolie-backed wildlife sanctuary is fighting to save 217 animals in Namibia; lions, leopards and African wild ...

PC: The Namibian Investigative Unit At a wildlife sanctuary east of Namibia’s capital, the fate of more than 200 animals became entangled in a dispute over permits, captive breeding and the rules governing rescued wildlife. N/a’an ku sê Foundation, an …

A mystery is unfolding along South Africa’s coastline

Something strange has been happening along South Africa’s coastline for weeks now, and nobody can say for certain when it’ll stop. Reports of dead fish washing ashore started in one province.  Scientists still can’t determine how much of South Africa’s …

Agriculture ministry challenges granting of phosphate environmental clearance

Staff Reporter THE Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has said it is currently challenging the granting of an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) to marine phosphate mining company Namibian Marine Phosphate (NMP). In a notice …

Namibia urges action as drought threatens economic development

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 water …

ELECTRICITY CONTROL BOARD LAUNCHES ONLINE PLATFORM

The Electricity Control Board has launched an online platform to improve efficiency, provide better data for planning and support the growing uptake of renewable energy. Its Chief Executive Officer, Robert Kahimise, says distributed generation can also …

Providing certainty on Namibia’s mining environment

Dylan Mukoroli As the world accelerates its energy transition and demand for clean, reliable power grows, our nation has a unique opportunity to expand its role as a responsible supplier of heavyweight minerals such as uranium while safeguarding the …

Namibia greenlights controversial project to dredge phosphate from seabed

Company Namibian Marine Phosphate has received an environmental clearance for dredging within a concession that spans 2,234 square kilometers (863 square miles) of the Atlantic seabed off Namibia’s coast. The company wants to mine phosphate rock, a major …

Elisenheim Nature Estate secures Environmental Clearance renewal

Windhoek, 2 September 2026 — Elisenheim Property Development Company Limited (EPDC), a subsidiary of APxHouse Property Development Holdings and an investee company of Trustco Group Holdings Limited, has received a renewal of its Environmental Clearance …

Namibia’s Energy Opportunity: Fresh Investment Signals Confidence in Its Resource Potential

Namibia is strengthening its position as one of Africa’s emerging energy destinations as fresh exploration commitments signal continued international interest in the country’s resource potential. The latest development adds momentum to an energy story that …

Older Namibians Go into Debt to Make Ends Meet

Your grandmother in Windhoek is struggling to breathe. You call the public ambulance service, but you’re told it could take hours to arrive, if it comes to your area at all. So you make the only call that might actually save her: the City of Windhoek’s …

Old people in Namibia are going into debt to pay for everyday costs – new report examines strained household budgets

Your grandmother in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, is struggling to breathe. You call the public ambulance service, but you’re told it could take more than 24 hours to arrive, if it comes to your area at all. So you make the only call that might …

IPC warns Namibia against repeating phosphate mining mistakes

Sostenus Wilherm The IPC shadow minister of environment, forestry and tourism Rodrick Likando has intensified opposition to the proposed Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, warning that Namibia could repeat the environmental and economic consequences …

US envoy urges Namibia to target wildlife trafficking networks

Staff Reporter UNITED States Ambassador to Namibia John Giordano has called for a stronger law-enforcement focus on the transnational criminal networks behind rhino poaching, saying efforts must extend beyond arresting poachers to identifying traffickers, …

Educational Facility Cleaning Services Market Value Expected To Grow At 9.7% CAGR, Reaching $46.23 Billion By 2030

The Business Research Company’s Educational Facility Cleaning Services Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The educational …

Great Outdoors Brings Irrigation Installation, Maintenance, and Repair In-House Across Southeast Michigan

The Ann Arbor lawn and landscape company waters the same properties it designs, mows, and maintains, giving clients one team for the life of their landscape. ANN ARBOR, MI, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Great Outdoors, a full- …

ADAO APPLAUDS RELEASE OF POST-9/11 RECORDS AND CALLS FOR OUTREACH TO AT-RISK NEW YORKERS

New portal can help rebuild trust, advance transparency, and connect eligible survivors with health care and compensation WASHINGTON DC, WA, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO …

NVIDIA Inception Program Meets XPRIZE Innovation: Fernando C. Hernandez Advances the AI-Energy-Carbon Management Future

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Where AI, energy, and carbon management collide stands Fernando C. Hernandez, Chairman of the Board of the Society for Low Carbon Technologies (SFLCT). An XPRIZE-Recognized Innovator and …

JESÚS DANIEL HERNANDEZ, THE WALKING TENOR, IN WHITEFISH FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

Heart Theatre brings tenor Jesús Daniel Hernández to North Valley Music School for a free concert on September 26 with Mitchell Zeidwig and Mike Eldred. WHITEFISH, MT, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, September 26, …

Peoria Florist Blends a Real Local Vistancia Presence With the Modern Flower-Delivery Model

Peoria Florist combines a physical Peoria location, pickup, same-day delivery, online ordering, solar energy and EVs in the local model built for the future. PEORIA, AZ, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Peoria Florist …

HOPE, UNFAILING: POPE FRANCIS’S LAST BOOK, TO BE PUBLISHED IN ENGLISH IN FALL, 2026

Pope Francis' final thoughts - available in English for the first time this Fall 2026 GREENWICH, CT, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hope, Unfailing, the final book written by Pope Francis will be published in English …

From Waste to Wheels: International Study Identifies Biomethane as Key Solution for Transport Decarbonization

Commissioned by Instituto MBCBrasil, the study highlights global deployment opportunities and positions Brazil as a leader in renewable fuel technology SãO PAULO, SãO PAULO, BRAZIL, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Biomethane has emerged …

Sun Gro® Horticulture unveils new digital destination for professional growers

Redesigned sungro.com introduces new tools and educational resources to help growers navigate growing media options and access the expertise behind them AGAWAM, MA, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sun Gro® Horticulture, The …

After Five Years and 22 Countries, ‘World Without Cows’ Turns Theaters Into Town Halls for the Global Food Debate

Premieres in Dublin, London, Los Angeles and New York Launch a Global Screening Tour That Turns Theaters Into Forums for Conversation LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the World Without Cows …

New Escape-Room Exhibit Challenges New Rochelle to Crack the Code on Air Quality

Free, all-ages escape room puzzle experience at the New Rochelle Public Library teaches about air quality. Sep. 8-26. Reception on Sept. 14 at 5pm. NEW ROCHELLE, NY, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What if learning about …

1 in 2 Voters Call Texas Water Security 'Extremely Important,' New Poll Finds

Nearly half say prioritizing water security is “extremely important” and 79% call it “extremely” or “very important” as Texas begins historic water investment. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas voters sent a strong …

Cedarburg Group Launches Community Survey, Citing 2001 Citywide Survey That Drew 1,780 Responses

Effort follows a review of the City's comprehensive plan and its 2001 public input process. CEDARBURG , WI, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 25, 2001, the City of Cedarburg mailed a survey to every resident in …

Dual Tip Highlighter Market Industry Outlook Strengthens Amid Rising Global Demand

The Business Research Company’s Dual Tip Highlighter Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The dual tip highlighter market has …

Moonshot Partners Acquires CustomWeather, Inc. in First Step Toward Launch of Earth and Climate Intelligence Platform

Global weather forecasting company covering more than 85,000 locations becomes the first company in Moonshot's portfolio TYSONS, VA, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MILL VALLEY, CA and TYSONS, VA — Moonshot Partners …

United By Nature Launches Campaign Rallying Americans to Eliminate Megafires

New Hot Sauces Benefit Forest Restoration and Encourage Investments in Solutions WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, United By Nature announced Fight Fire With Flavor, a national campaign inviting …

Breeder Calls Pugs the R-Word—and Describes Cutting Off Their Dewclaws

Solaris Endovascular Reports Exceptional 6-Month Results with Solaris DE at CIRSE 2026

Complete DEScover dataset demonstrates 92.7% overall TLPP and 79.9% overall ACPP at six months, with primary safety endpoint met DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ANVISA approves new 40-patient DEScover arm …

Solar Simplified Takes Over Subscriber Operations for a Growing Number of Underperforming Projects Across NY, NJ, and IL

Solar Simplified is absorbing projects whose previous managers fell short on enrollment and retention, restoring subscriber levels and revenue for owners. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Solar Simplified, a …

Bone Healing Is a Team Effort, Study Finds

Researchers reveal how β1 integrin and DDR2, two collagen receptors, cooperate to control skeletal progenitor cells during bone regeneration CHENGDU, SICHUAN, CHINA, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bone repair depends on skeletal progenitor …