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Award-Winning Photo Reveals Elephants' Deep Emotions
Planet Wins•Oct 14

Award-Winning Photo Reveals Elephants' Deep Emotions

A stunning photograph capturing elephant compassion just won Wildlife Photographer of the Year, offering new insights into how these remarkable creatures care for one another. The image is helping scientists better understand elephant emotions and strengthening conservation efforts in Namibia.

BBC Future•2 min read
Planet Wins•Oct 9

Namibia Chooses Vaccines Over Culling for 100,000 Cattle

Namibia is protecting its cattle population with vaccines instead of culling after a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. The government is deploying 100,000 vaccine doses to save livestock and livelihoods across affected regions.

AllAfrica - Health•2 min read
Namibia Cuts Rhino Poaching by 50% Through Community Action
Planet Wins•Oct 8

Namibia Cuts Rhino Poaching by 50% Through Community Action

Namibia slashed rhino poaching by more than half in one year while wildlife populations recover across the country. Local communities, conservancies, and conservation partners are proving that biodiversity loss can be reversed when people work together.

Google News - Conservation Success•2 min read
Namibia Unveils $30B Green Future Plan for Next Decade
Planet Wins•Oct 8

Namibia Unveils $30B Green Future Plan for Next Decade

Namibia just released an ambitious climate action plan that could transform the carbon-negative nation into a model for sustainable development. The $30 billion strategy tackles everything from electric vehicles to drought-resistant livestock.

AllAfrica - Environment•2 min read
Two Namibian Students Shine at Africa Science Fair
Community Heroes•Oct 5

Two Namibian Students Shine at Africa Science Fair

Two young Namibian scientists just represented their country at Africa's biggest youth science competition. Their journey from national champions to continental competitors shows how STEM education is creating opportunities across the continent.

AllAfrica - Science•2 min read
Namibia Targets 70% Renewable Energy by 2030
Planet Wins•Oct 2

Namibia Targets 70% Renewable Energy by 2030

Namibia's national power company is launching an ambitious plan to produce 70% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, slashing reliance on imported power. The shift promises cheaper electricity for families and new opportunities for businesses across the southern African nation.

AllAfrica - Headlines•2 min read
Namibia's First Merchant Solar Plant Powers 14,000 Homes
Planet Wins•Sep 16

Namibia's First Merchant Solar Plant Powers 14,000 Homes

A groundbreaking solar plant just started lighting up homes in northwestern Namibia, marking a major shift in how Africa trades clean energy. The facility can power 14,000 homes while proving that renewable energy can thrive in competitive markets.

PV Magazine•2 min read
Solutions•Sep 16

Namibia Launches 2026 National Readathon for Students

Namibia's education ministry is bringing back its week-long National Readathon, encouraging students nationwide to build daily reading habits while using technology as a learning tool. The program combines traditional literacy with modern tech, reaching schools across the country.

Google News - School Innovation•2 min read
Africa's First Solar Hydrogen Hub Goes Live in Namibia
Planet Wins•Aug 28

Africa's First Solar Hydrogen Hub Goes Live in Namibia

Namibia just powered up Africa's first fully integrated green hydrogen facility, combining solar panels, battery storage, and cutting-edge technology to produce clean fuel. The Walvis Bay plant marks a major milestone in the continent's clean energy future.

PV Magazine•3 min read
Namibia Truckers Union Backs Blood Donation After All
Acts of Kindness•Aug 12

Namibia Truckers Union Backs Blood Donation After All

A transport union in Namibia reversed its opposition to truck drivers donating blood, clearing the way for thousands of workers to help save lives. The agreement ensures donations stay voluntary and never compromise road safety.

AllAfrica - Health•3 min read
Namibia Invests $178M to End Medicine Shortages
Solutions•Aug 12

Namibia Invests $178M to End Medicine Shortages

Namibia is building a massive new medical storage facility to help end chronic medicine shortages that have left patients struggling to access vital treatments. The project doubles storage capacity and marks a major step toward fixing the country's strained supply chain.

AllAfrica - Health•3 min read
Namibia Fights to Save Rare Plant From Extinction
Daily Mix•Aug 4

Namibia Fights to Save Rare Plant From Extinction

A tiny pebble-like plant once thought extinct is getting a second chance at survival. Conservationists in Namibia are racing to protect the last 163 living stone plants on Earth.

Mongabay•2 min read