Eco streamlining Namibian portfolio for deepwater focus

Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas, an AIM-listed and Canada-headquartered oil and gas company focused on the Atlantic Margin, has undertaken several activities aimed at optimizing its operations offshore Namibia. Eco Atlantic's Namibia acreage following...

Construction remain modest in Windhoek, Swakopmund

Staff Writer Construction activity remained modest in Windhoek and Swakopmund during August, reflecting uneven momentum in both regions, according to Macro Pulse, an analyst at Simonis Storm Securities. Windhoek recorded a slowdown in approvals,...

Namibia to rename all Etosha National Park gates

Namibia, through the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, plans to rename the gates of Etosha National Park, which currently carry names from the colonial era. This initiative follows a motion in parliament by Swapo member Tobie Aupindi last week....

I've solo-traveled to 90 countries. These are the 5 most beautiful places I've been.

2025-09-15T15:22:06Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app I've visited 90 countries and seen a lot of beautiful places...

The New Icons of Travel: TOURISE Awards Unveil Shortlist for Global Tourism Excellence

A new movement is sweeping through the travel industry, one that’s less about volume and more about value, less about sheer size and more about soul. That shift is on full display today with the unveiling of the inaugural TOURISE Awards shortlist....

Reforming Namibia’s Arts Sector Is a Policy Imperative

The Recurring poverty and neglect Namibian artists face has reached an intolerable level. The passing of Ras Sheehama, one of our most distinguished musicians, is yet another tragic reminder of the structural failures that leave artists...

First Lady champions tourism as engine for national development

Blessings Chidakwa in MUTARE THE 18th edition of the Sanganai/Hlanganani/Kumbanayi World Tourism Expo burst into life on Friday, with Tourism and Hospitality patron Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa describing tourism beyond leisure as a powerful engine for...

The New Icons of Travel: TOURISE Awards Unveils Shortlist of World-Leading Destinations

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – SEPTEMBER 2025 – The shortlist for the inaugural TOURISE Awards has been revealed today, putting the spotlight on destinations rewriting the rules of travel. From pulse-raising entertainment capitals and world-class shopping...

Low-altitude economy holds potential in Namibia – Yang Jinchai

The low-altitude economy is among the industries yet untapped in Namibia, but it holds the potential to become a booming sector in the future. These were the sentiments of Yang Jinchai, Chairman and Founder of the World UAV Federation, at a...

Tourism Investment Forum positions South Africa as Africa’s tourism gateway

South Africa hosted the Tourism Investment Forum, launching new investment guides and scholarships to strengthen Africa’s tourism growth and sustainability. The Tourism Investment Forum, hosted by the Government of South Africa in partnership with...

TOURISE Awards unveils shortlist of world-leading destinations

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality September 2025 206 The TOURISE Awards, an initiative of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism, have revealed the shortlist for the inaugural awards, highlighting destinations that are redefining travel rules. The...

Namibian Development Team In Need Of Funds For Championships In SA

A team of 36 young Namibian athletes from disadvantaged backgrounds is urgently seeking financial assistance. Many of the athletes, who are from the Ohangwena region, need funds for accommodation at the upcoming NWU Top 30 Championships in South...

Namibia to sign water MoU with Finland

Justicia Shipena Namibia is preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Finland to strengthen cooperation in water management. The agreement will build on the work of the Finland–Namibia Twinning Project, which ended with a final...

Namibia’s Airline Ambitions: Strategic Investment or Taxpayer Burden?

The collapse of Air Namibia in 2021 marked the end of a costly chapter in the country’s aviation history, one defined by mounting losses, repeated government bailouts and persistent questions about financial sustainability. Yet, discussions about...

Paratus SA supports Namibian racing talent Adriaan Nel in MSA F4 Championship

Paratus SA supports Namibian racing talent Adriaan Nel in MSA F4 Championship. Paratus South Africa is proud to support Namibian racing driver Adriaan Nel as he competes in the MSA Formula 4 Championship in South Africa. As a co-sponsor with...

a dress sewn around the world + new and dangerous kinds of fame

Gemini leapfrogs ChatGPT on a wave of AI-generated 3D figurines – the verge Have you tried Google Gemini’s image editor Nano Banana? It’s arguably superior to ChatGPT’s photo generator in many ways, capable of preserving the originally supplied...

UN Tourism Showcases Investment Opportunities at South Africa Tourism Investment Forum

The Tourism Investment Forum, hosted by the Government of South Africa, brought together global tourism leaders to explore investment opportunities in South Africa and across the African continent. Highlighting South Africa's vibrant tourism...

Kornelia Shilunga urges Namibians to reject proxy roles in oil and gas

Presidential oil adviser Kornelia Shilunga has urged Namibians to reject being used as proxies or tokens in the oil and gas sector. Speaking at a regional local content consultation held at Outapi yesterday, Shilunga warned against “fronting” to...

UN Tourism showcases investment opportunities at South Africa

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality September 2025 155 UN Tourism has facilitated a Tourism Investment Forum in South Africa, highlighting the country's growing tourism sector, which has attracted over 12 million visitors and domestic trips, and its...

Namibia-Zambia passport-free travel plan still awaiting approval

Renthia Kaimbi There is no official agreement that has been signed between Namibia and Zambia on passport-free travel, the ministry of home affairs, immigration, safety and security has said. The ministry’s executive director, Nghidinua Daniel,...