Etosha fires damage land
September 30, 2025
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Namibia’s flagship conservation spot, Etosha National Park, is reeling from one of the worst veld fires in decades. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has confirmed that over 34% of the park, roughly 775 000 hectares, has been scorched.
To unpack this, Desert FM speaks to Gitta Paetzold, chief executive of the Hospitality Association of Namibia.