June 20, 2012
In January 2003, Jan Oelofse of the Mount Etjo Wild Life Sanctuary in Namibia received the prestigious 2002 Terra Nova Award for his capture methods, which […]
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Travel News Namibia, your gateway to captivating narratives that transport you to the heart of Namibia’s enchanting landscapes, vibrant cultures, and awe-inspiring adventures. Here, we invite you to embark on a journey through the written word, where each article is a window into the soul of this extraordinary land. From tales of intrepid explorations across the vast deserts to encounters with the diverse wildlife that calls Namibia home, our stories are a celebration of the country’s natural wonders and the people who make it come alive.
June 20, 2012
As riparian states increasingly turn to the Okavango River to support their growing populations and economies, the health of the Okavango River Basin is being threatened. […]
June 20, 2012
Wind pumps are a typical sight in the vast landscape of Namibia. However, it is only recently that they have been recognised as instruments that can […]
June 20, 2012
Words: Hu Berry Lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and brown and spotted hyaena are large carnivores that attract many tourists to Namibia. The more secretive of […]
June 20, 2012
Over the past few years the origin of the so-called “fairy circles” has caught the attention of many scientists and tourists visiting Namibia. These fascinating phenomena […]
June 20, 2012
The Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN), an NGO based in Windhoek, has a long-standing tradition of promoting sustainable development through wise resource management. Through one […]
June 20, 2012
Springbok Atlas Tours & Safaris has partnered up with Grosvenor Tours, effectively creating a single entity operating under multiple brands. Both the companies are owned by […]
June 20, 2012
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Innovative sources of finance and resources from the private sector are key to achieving sustainable development in Africa, African leaders and […]
June 20, 2012
Thirty years ago, a number of vulture researchers at a wildlife symposium in Pretoria agreed to establish a “vulture group” in Southern Africa. In 1978, the […]
June 20, 2012
Project co-ordinator for REINNAM (Renewable Energy in Namibia) since 1999, Robert W Schultz has been active in Namibia’s renewable energy sector since 1996. His experience includes […]
June 20, 2012
Targeting poverty alleviation and micro- and small-enterprise development in Namibia, a host of NGOs has acknowledged the importance of harnessing skills and resources for the benefit […]
June 20, 2012
The popular success of the communal conservancy approach to community-based natural resource management in Namibia is undeniable. In the eight years since the passing of Namibia’s […]
June 20, 2012
Species management involves a great deal of information, expertise and experience. Barbara Paterson, Research Co-ordinator of the Transboundary Mammal Project raises the central question of how […]
June 20, 2012
Remains of what could possibly be a new whale species have been found along the Skeleton Coast. Although it is still too early to tell whether […]
June 20, 2012
One transfrontier park in Namibia is already a reality, another is currently in the process of being created and a third is past the initial stage. […]
June 20, 2012
By Robert Schultz, R3E Manager Before getting into this, the terminology needs clarification, as the word “biomass energy” leaves a blank look on the faces of […]
June 19, 2012
The Walvis Bay Local Agenda 21 Project (WB LA21), a three-year project concerned with both the environment and the development of Walvis Bay, is now close […]
June 19, 2012
Nothing comes without a price. This age-old adage is particularly true when applied to the concept of human development. As countries strive for improved living conditions […]
June 19, 2012
The author of this article, Chris Weaver, is employed by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as the Chief Party for the Living In A Finite Environment […]
June 19, 2012
Our present-day actions and the policies that guide them are able to have impacts, both positive and negative, that extend well into the future. According to […]