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Purely Yours Showcases Holiday Possibilities with Pure Luxury
Breaking Travel News
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September 2, 2025
Pure Luxury, the ultra-luxury B2B brand of dnata Travel Group UK, has launched Purely Yours today, their latest campaign and curated book filled with tailor-made luxury escapes. Purely Yours showcases a collection of luxury hotels, resorts, and...
O&L Leisure Ventures Deeper into Namibia with Sossusvlei and Okavango River Lodge Acquisitions
Breaking Travel News
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September 2, 2025
O&L Leisure proudly expands its legacy of unforgettable Namibian experiences with the acquisition of two legendary properties: Le Mirage Resort & Spa, a striking, castle-like retreat set against the backdrop of Sossusvlei’s towering dunes within...
Namibia loses millions as MICE competitiveness lags
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Namibia is losing millions of dollars due to the country not ranking among the more competitive global destinations for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. Local experts are gearing up to build MICE as a new...
16 killed, 3 injured as police van collides with prison bus in Namibia
TUKO
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August 31, 2025
On Saturday, August 30, a horrific road accident occurred between Mariental and Kalkrand in Namibia President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah issued a statement detailing the number of people who died in the accident Photos of the head-on collision between...
Dentistry across borders: urgent volunteering in Namibia
Dentistry.co.uk
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September 1, 2025
Fadheela Nadim discusses her upcoming charity mission to restore smiles in Namibia and why she believes volunteering is not just an act of goodwill but a professional responsibility. Access to dental care remains one of the most pressing yet...
Namibia mourns 'fallen officers' after head-on crash between police van and prison bus
BBC
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August 31, 2025
A head-on collision in Namibia involving vehicles belonging to the security services has killed 14 people, including 11 members of the prison service, a police officer and two civilians. The accident took place 270km (167 miles) south of the...
Head-on crash between police van and prison bus kills 14 in Namibia
GhanaWeb
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August 31, 2025
A head-on collision in Namibia involving vehicles belonging to the security services killed 14 people, including 11 members of the prison service, a police officer and two civilians. The accident took place 270km (167 miles) south of the capital,...
OBSERVER DAILY | Namibia and the AfCFTA
Windhoek Observer
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When the vice president Lucia Witbooi, travels to Algiers in September to represent President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF2025), she carries more than a delegation badge. She carries Namibia’s opportunity to shape...
Bangladesh Bank deputy governor stopped at airport, denied foreign travel
Dhaka Tribune
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September 1, 2025
Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank Dr Md Habibur Rahman was stopped at the airport and denied foreign travel when he was about to board an outbound flight to attend an official program. On Sunday, he was scheduled to go to Namibia on a 5pm flight....
Zeus International Adds Eretria Hotel & Spa Resort to Greek Portfolio
Breaking Travel News
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September 2, 2025
Zeus International Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the acquisition of the Eretria Hotel & Spa Resort, located in Evia, Greece. The property now falls under the full ownership and management of the Group. This acquisition further reinforces Zeus...
NCCI CEO calls for unity in driving Namibia’s economic transformation
Informante
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August 31, 2025
IN a pivotal address to the Standing Committee on Economy and Industry, Public Administration and Planning of the National Assembly recently, Mr. Titus Nampala, Chief Executive Officer of the Namibian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (“NCCI”),...
Head-on crash between police van and prison bus kills 16 in Namibia
BBC
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August 31, 2025
A head-on collision in Namibia involving vehicles belonging to the security services has killed 16 people. The accident took place 270km (167 miles) south of the capital, Windhoek, outside the town of Mariental on Saturday. "No words can truly...
These are the most expensive vacation destinations for 2025, according to travel data
AOL
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When you think of expensive vacation destinations, you might think of glamorous spots like the French Riviera or Amalfi Coast. While you could spend a pretty penny (err, Euro) in those luxury destinations, those who looking to splurge are...
Elderly struggle with lack of eye care at Tsumeb hospital
The Namibian
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September 2, 2025
Tsumeb pensioners say they are frustrated that the local state hospital does not provide eye care, forcing them to travel nearly 250km to Onandjokwe State Hospital in the Oshikoto region for specialised care. Many say although the government does...
Exploring Namibia’s untamed beauty on a self-drive safari in search of the Big Five
Hello!
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August 31, 2025
Namibia might not be the first place that springs to mind when you think of finding the Big Five, but from vast deserts to a striking, otherworldly coastline, it offers some of Africa’s most breathtaking scenery. At its heart lies Etosha National...
Head-on crash between police van and prison bus kills 16 in Namibia
BBC
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August 31, 2025
A head-on collision in Namibia involving vehicles belonging to the security services has killed 16 people. The accident took place 270km (167 miles) south of the capital, Windhoek, outside the town of Mariental on Saturday. "No words can truly...
The most expensive vacation destination of 2025 isn’t where you think
The Manual - Oregon
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August 30, 2025
New research from Faye Travel Insurance reveals where Americans are traveling in 2025, and how much they’re spending. While Europe remains the most popular destination overall, the priciest vacations are taking Americans much farther from home....
Namibian union demands Nghitila’s removal from fisheries ministry
The Namibian
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August 28, 2025
The Mining, Metal, Maritime and Construction Workers Union wants ministry of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform executive director Teofilus Nghitila to be removed due to his alleged irregular involvement in fishing quotas and rights....
Namibia’s first paediatric surgeon remembered as a hero
The Namibian
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August 27, 2025
As Namibia reflects on sacrifices and service during Heroes Day commemorations, Dr Kondjela Hamunyela’s colleagues say her story is a reminder that heroism is not only found on battlefields but also in hospital wards, operating theatres and quiet...
Where is home? Land, home and belonging in land reform areas in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwean
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September 2, 2025
As part of our ongoing research on Zimbabwe’s land reform after 25 years, we have been exploring what is meant by ‘home’ and ‘belonging’. Across around 100 interviews undertaken in all our sites, we have asked two simple questions. Firstly, ‘where...