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Namibia’s new plan aims to secure more than 20 million hectares in 2026

Namibia has entered into a groundbreaking conservation financing agreement exceeding N$1 billion. This initiative is set to foster community-oriented conservation on more than 20 million hectares throughout the country. The project is anticipated to aid over 283,000 locals, relying on wildlife and natural resources. It will improve governance and resource…

The Times of India · Sep 28

Rohit Sharma has ‘unfinished business’ in ODIs as he eyes another shot at World Cup glory in 2027

Rohit Sharma's enthusiasm for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup shines through as he reveals his intention to play despite retiring from Test and T20I formats. He is dedicated to his ODI endeavors as the tournament approaches, co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. India's preparations include a challenging…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Brown is beautiful: what Namibia’s capital Windhoek can teach African cities as they get hotter and drier

Many African cities have started drawing up climate plans. These promise cooler streets, urban forests and green roofs on buildings. This urban climate adaptation has become an urgent priority.

The Conversation · Sep 17

Namibia to rebury remains of political prisoners returned by South Africa

Two Namibian colonial-era political prisoners, whose remains were returned by South Africa last week, are to be reburied in Namibia as part of Wednesday’s Heroes Day ceremonies. They are among a group of Namibians who died in South Africa under apartheid or during the colonial period and whose remains have…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 26

Namibia paves way for phosphate mining in the Atlantic Ocean

Namibia has granted environmental clearance for an offshore phosphate mining project that paves the way for the world's first commercial seabed-dredging operation for the mineral, despite opposition from green groups and the fishing industry.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 25

In 1994, a zoologist began giving Namibian farmers guard dogs; some farms reported livestock losses falling by 80-100%, reducing pressure to kill predators

Namibian farmers now use livestock-guarding dogs to protect their animals from predators. This program, started in 1994, has significantly reduced livestock losses for farmers. The dogs deter predators like cheetahs and leopards without harming them. Research shows these dogs are an effective method for livestock protection. This approach allows wildlife…

The Times of India · Aug 19

Elephant Infrasound: The Seismic Rumble of Communication Scientists Are Still Mapping

The discovery that changed everythingIn 1984, a musician named Katy Payne was standing near the elephant enclosure at Washington Park Zoo in Portland, Oregon, when she felt a throbbing in the air, not heard, felt. The sensation reminded her of sitting near a pipe organ during the lowest pedal notes.…

Times Life · Aug 19

What India's Cheetah Reintroduction at Kuno National Park Has Taught Science About Rewilding a Predator

The biology that made this harder than anyone admitted publiclyThe African cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is not the same animal as the Asiatic cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus) that once ranged across India. The subspecies diverged genetically tens of thousands of years ago. When the Wildlife Institute of India and the National…

Times Life · Aug 15

In 1908, diamonds brought sudden wealth to Namibia’s desert. By 1956, Kolmanskop had become a ghost town

In 1908, a railway worker clearing sand beside a track in what is now Namibia noticed something unusual: stones that caught the sunlight. His German supervisor, August Stauch, recognised the discovery as diamonds, setting off a rush that would transform one of southern Africa’s harshest landscapes. Within months, prospectors and…

The Times of India · Aug 13

India sets sail to add more trade muscle as it signs PTA terms with SACU

India and the Southern African Customs Union signed terms to start trade negotiations. This move revives talks after previous rounds stalled between 2002 and 2010. New Delhi seeks tariff relief for key export sectors like automobiles and pharmaceuticals. The union comprises South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, and Eswatini. These renewed…

The Economic Times · Aug 12