The tourism sector in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region is expected to create an additional 3,17 million job opportunities from 2024 to 2034.  

Namibia has invited investors from Botswana to take up lucrative opportunities in agriculture, renewable energy, mining, and tourism as partners building industries in the country.

National parks recorded an increase in visitation from 943,408 in 2024 to 994,780 in 2025.  Etosha National Park remains the most visited national park. 

Businesses in Rundu reported a significant uptick in trade after thousands of visitors descended on the town for the Public Enterprises Games.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has denied allegations circulating on social media that officials at Sossusvlei extorted self-drive tourists.

It says such claims are unverified.

Tourist arrivals for 2025 are said to have declined by 3.2%.

They declined from 1.257 million in 2024 to 1.217 million last year.

This was revealed in the Annual Tourist Statistical Report, launched in Windhoek today.

The Rehoboth Town Council is preparing to reopen the Reho Spa after years of closure. 

The facility, once a popular tourist attraction, is undergoing extensive renovations aimed at boosting tourism, creating jobs and generating revenue for the municipality.

Botswana authorities have raised concern over a growing trend in which more Batswana are opting to travel to Namibia for tourism instead of visiting domestic destinations.

This is despite the fact that the neighbouring country is best known for its legendary Okavango Delta and plentiful wildlife.

The Keetmanshoop Agriculture, Industrial and Tourism Expo (KAITE) significantly contributed to the economic growth of Keetmanshoop and the region's development for over seven decades. 

Swiss holiday airline Edelweiss has launched a new non-stop service between Windhoek and Zurich, marking a new direct connection between Namibia and Switzerland.