A new harbour at Cape Fria could open an exciting chapter in Namibia's economic development. Beyond transforming the country's northern coastline, the proposed project carries hopes of positioning Kunene as a logistics, tourism and investment hub, with the possibility of a modern smart city.
Wuparo Conservancy in the Zambezi Region has generated more than N$2,8 million from tourism, trophy hunting and the harvesting of natural plant products between January and October this year.
Conservancy Manager Beven Muyenga revealed this during the conservancy's Annual General Meeting.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) to foster cooperation in tourism, agriculture and value chains across the region.
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, has highlighted that the Gambling Board of Namibia is not yet fully operational.
Staff members are yet to be recruited, limiting the implementation of consumer education and rehabilitation programmes.
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has recorded an under-spent of about N$67 million in the last financial year.
Indileni Daniel explained that the understanding emanated from delays in the construction of a game-breeding camp fence.
For a decade, Ethiopian Airlines has connected Namibia to the world, strengthening links in tourism, business and international travel. Its relationship with Namibia, however, goes beyond aviation, with roots dating back to the country's liberation struggle.
Traditional authorities in the Zambezi Region have welcomed the hosting of Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia next year.
Masubia Traditional Authority, Ngambela Raphael Mbala, encouraged the community to capitalise on the event.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called for greater investment in arts, culture and heritage sectors as they have greater contribution to employment, entrepreneurship, tourism and overall development.
Witbooi made the remarks at the second Hardap Regional Arts and Culture Festival at Mariental.
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, has stated that the government supports community conservation through programmes that help to manage natural resources, protect wildlife, and benefit from tourism and sustainable resource use.
Katima Mulilo is positioning itself as a service, tourism and investment hub in the Zambezi Region, with its strategic location giving the town economic links to neighbouring countries.
