The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism is currently conducting a workshop to review its performance as the 2025-2026 financial year comes to an end.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) is calling on stakeholders to attend the National Tourism Policy consultations. 

The consultations started on the 3rd of March and will end on the 17th. 

Stakeholders in the Erongo Region have welcomed the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism's (MEFT) efforts to consult widely on the review of the National Tourism Policy.

The Chief Tourism Officer at MEFT, Frans Helao, explained that the review of the policy is aimed at expanding its relevance.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has made over N$ 160 million from trophy hunting through joint venture tourism and over 20 million through conservancies.

Daniel highlighted that the trophy hunting is done in a sustainable manner and under the regulatory framework.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism conducted stakeholder engagements in the Omaheke Region about the possible effects of uranium mining in the Leonardsville and Stampriet areas.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism will undertake regional stakeholder engagements on the draft sand and gravel mining regulations from 26 January to the end of February.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, along with other stakeholders working in Bwabwata National Park, embarked on a cleaning campaign along the B8 road from the Kongola checkpoint to Masambo.

Volunteers at Keetmanshoop gathered for the National Clean-up campaign, aimed at fostering a cleaner and healthier environment.

Neglected waste and pollution pose significant health risks, impacting air quality, water sources, and overall public health.

The Ministry of Environment is urging farmers and communities in the Tsumeb and Oshivelo areas to exercise caution and protect themselves and their livestock while officials continue to track two lions spotted in the region on Saturday.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has announced the appointment of five new board members to the Game Products Trust Fund.

These members will oversee the management and allocation of funds generated from game products and natural resources.