One of Namibia's nominees at the African Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards, Rosalia Haufiku, became the first runner-up in the Youth Innovation category.
Haufiku is one of the two Namibians nominated for awards by the African Leadership Forum and Awards Committee.
The 7th African Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards Summit underway in Botswana's capital, Gaborone, which focused on tourism development across Africa, noted key actions to be taken and implemented because they have the potential to improve the tourism industry on the continent.
Botswana's Vice President, Slumber Tsogwane, said sustainable and inclusive tourism speaks to the balanced growth of environmental protection, cultural heritage, and community involvement.
The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, has underscored the crucial role the road network plays as a lifeline of communities.
He said this while officiating at the opening of the recently rehabilitated portion of the Tses to !Gochas B1 road between Keetmanshoop and Mariental.
The 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards started in Gaborone, Botswana, on Monday, under the theme "Charting a new path forward for intra-Africa Travel, Tourism, and Investment."
Katima Mulilo now boasts a new set of traffic lights situated at the junction of Sam Nujoma Avenue and Mafuta Road.
At the commissioning of the traffic lights, Mayor John Ntemwa said the new set of traffic lights was necessitated by increased traffic in the town.
Six small business owners in the Zambezi Region became the latest beneficiaries of the Development Bank of Namibia's national metric and coaching programme.
The Development Bank of Namibia's coaching programme aims to empower small businesses.
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has handed over a 5,000-litre water tank to the community of Chinchimane in the Zambezi Region.
PDM's President, McHenry Venaani, while handing over the donation, encouraged the community to use it for the benefit of all regardless of their political affiliation.
Police in the Zambezi Region intercepted a taxi at the Katima Mulilo Border Post, attempting to smuggle contraband into Namibia from Zambia.
While many Namibians spent the day commemorating Heroes' Day, others took to the streets, demanding the government implement a Basic Income Grant (BIG) for unemployed citizens up to age 59.
