July 5, 2012
By Conrad Brain When a statement appears that the future of the black rhino (Diceros bicornis bicornis) will probably be decided within the next decade, and […]
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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.
July 5, 2012
By Chris Brown and Jo Tagg Every farmer knows how many head of livestock he has. He knows where they are, and he knows how they have […]
July 5, 2012
By Pauline Lindeque It is estimated that there were less than 6 000 elephants south of the Zambezi River by 1900, raising fears that they would […]
July 5, 2012
By Ginger Mauney The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), born out of passion and commitment to cheetah conservation in the year of Namibia’s independence, has its foundation […]
July 5, 2012
One of the worst forms of visual pollution in the Namib Desert is vehicle tracks, especially on the gravel plains. Antje Burke, who is in charge […]
July 5, 2012
By Ginger Mauney For thirty years King Taapopi of the Uukwaluudhi traditional authority persisted with his goal of establishing a protected wildlife area in his homeland. For […]
July 5, 2012
The pelicans along the Namibian coastal and inland flood plains, pans and larger dams are far too large, conspicuous and flamboyant to be overlooked, says Susann […]
July 5, 2012
After years of botanical and environmental work in the enigmatic Diamond Area No 1 – the Sperrgebiet – Antje Burke of the Southern Namib Restoration Ecology […]
July 5, 2012
By Peter Cunningham The endemic Nama Padloper (Homopus bergeri) is a small tortoise with a reddish-brown carapace that is flattened and flexible. This structural design assists […]
July 5, 2012
Project manager for the Namibian Wild Dog Project working in collaboration with the Namibian Nature Foundation, Ministry of Environment of Tourism and regional NGOs, Robin Lines, […]
July 5, 2012
The benefits of prosopis trees might well outweigh their disadvantages says Andreas Wienecke, Research Manager at the Habitat Research and Development Centre of Namibia. He suggests […]
July 5, 2012
In a multi-pronged approach to understanding and living side by side with its elephants, Namibians from all walks of life are having their voices heard with […]
July 3, 2012
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a person.” Winston Churchill The fringe of the Namib Desert […]
July 3, 2012
Southern Africa’s point of departure on conservation issues is fundamentally different to that of most other countries in the world, and its conservation track record stands […]
July 3, 2012
Animals can be restricted and managed within man-made borders on land, but this is impossible in the open seas, says Hannes Holtzhausen, Principle Fisheries Biologist […]
July 3, 2012
While Namibia is fortunate to have a relatively litter-free environment, there are some serious problem areas, says Rod Braby, Chief Warden of the Ministry of Environment […]
July 3, 2012
It has become a matter of urgency to ensure that water and the resources dependent on water are not over-exploited, that we use water efficiently, and […]
July 3, 2012
An Environmental Impact Assessment for the De Beers Marine South Africa deep-water mining operations off southern Namibia was commissioned in 1990. Since then environmental research has […]
July 3, 2012
Trophy hunting in Namibia has increased the value of the country’s game considerably. So much so, says freelance journalist Sven-Eric Kanzler, that nowadays a game farmer […]
July 3, 2012
The threatened breeding areas of the Damara tern, Sterna balaenarum, on the coastal dune belt between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay have been a conservation concern for […]