NWR invests over N$500 000 in fire extinguisher installations across resorts
Namibia Wildlife Resorts spent more than N$500 000 to install fire extinguishers in all its resorts. This move aims to improve emergency preparedness and fire safety. The investment follows reports that extinguishers at Etosha National Park were not serviced recently. There were also claims that extinguishers at the Sesriem resort were expired or unserviced. A fire in December 2025 at that location killed a two-year-old child and destroyed staff housing. Acting managing director Margareth Gustavo announced the initiative in a statement on Monday.
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has spent over N$500 000 installing fire extinguishers across all its resorts as part of efforts to strengthen fire safety and improve emergency preparedness. The investment follows The Namibian’s reports which previously highlighted that fire extinguishers at Etosha National Park had last been serviced in 2023, as well as allegations that extinguishers at the Sesriem resort were expired or unserviced when a devastating fire broke out in December 2025, claiming the life of a child (2) and destroying staff accommodation. NWR acting managing director Margareth Gustavo says in a statement released on Monday that the initiative