WINDHOEK, Oct 14 (Xinhua/APP): Veld fires have destroyed over 2.1 million hectares of land in Namibia since January, hurting livelihoods and the environment, official said on Wednesday.
The frequency and extent of veld fires have become a serious concern, said Environment, Forestry and Tourism Minister Pohamba Shifeta. Veld fires are damaging vegetation, leading to direct and indirect loss of valuable natural resources
