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Namibia, Tanzania fortify trade and investment opportunities
The country is actively working to finalise the Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill as well as regulations that will form the foundation of Namibia’s investment landscape and provide incentives to attract investors. High...

Namibia’s Hidden Gem Goes Global: O&L Taps PC Agency for US & UK PR
The largest and most established hospitality company in Namibia, O&L Leisure - part of the century-old Ohlthaver & List Group - has appointed The PC Agency, the world’s luxury travel consultancy to oversee its international PR and brand reputation...

How to Plan Your Dream African Safari
From game drives to gorilla trekking, Africa offers safari experiences that will change your perspective forever. Photo by Canva I am a freelance writer and live in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya on the shores of Lake Naivasha. I grew up in South...

Two South Africans, one laptop and a billion-rand travel company
What started as a casual party pitch by two young South Africans in London has grown into a global tour operator. Two decades ago, two young South Africans were in London looking for something to do and figuring out how to make some bucks. Carl...

A Giant Leap for African Unity: Kenya’s historic Visa-Free policy and the Trans African tourism and unity campaign
Today, July 13, 2025, marks a historic milestone in Africa’s journey toward unity and free movement. Kenya has taken a bold and transformative step by eliminating all visa requirements and the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for citizens of...

16 abandoned places around the world that have become must-see tourist attractions
Abandoned places can be creepy, but fascinating. These spaces, whether an old high school, a rundown house, or a shipwreck, can deliver a thrill, but also a peek into the past. And there are some unique sites around the world that give visitors an...
Payment Automation Hacks: Best Practices to Streamline & Scale Your AP Processes
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8 luxury safari stays around the world to check out in 2025
In the world of experiential stays, safaris are perhaps the first choice for the discerning traveller. They come in with built-in storytelling, and immerse you into nature’s gifts in that sort of salt-of-the-earth way that no other landscape can....

Namibian Prez hails PM Modi’s ‘historic’ state visit
The President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit as a “historic” one, highlighting that it is the first State Visit being hosted by her after taking over as the President of the African...
Namibia, India talks centre on trade, diamonds, pharmaceuticals
Hertta-Maria Amutenja President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday said Namibia is committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation with India in strategic sectors such as mining and value addition. She made the remarks during official talks with...

Namibian President Hails PM Modi's 'Historic' State Visit
(MENAFN- IANS) Windhoek, July 9 (IANS) The President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit as a "historic" one, highlighting that it is the first State Visit being hosted by her after taking...

Namibian drug mule sentenced for swallowing 68 bullets of cocaine, SA reacts
The South African Police Service warned young women not to be drug mules after a Gauteng court sentenced one to prison A Namibian national will spend some time in prison after she was found guilty of transporting drugs South Africans called for a...

The country with incredible natural wonders that almost no one has seen
By Griffin Shea, CNN (CNN) — After decades largely cut off from the world, Angola’s natural wonders are again ready for discovery. The southern African country is twice the size of Texas, and the roads and accommodation that will allow more...

Namibia in action at Telkom Netball tournament
Namibia’s U/17 and U/18 netball teams will take to the courts today as action continues at the ongoing Telkom All Ages Netball Tournament in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. The tournament, which started yesterday, runs until Friday. Both...

Namibia’s Brave Warriors to Host World Cup Qualifiers in Botswana
Maria David THE Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced a significant partnership with the Botswana Football Association (BFA), which will see the Brave Warriors play all their home matches in Francistown, Botswana, with immediate effect....

Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Swakopmund elects new executive committee
Staff Reporter The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) Swakopmund Branch has concluded its elective process, ushering in a new Executive Committee comprised of entrepreneurs from a range of sectors, including engineering, property...

Beach Volleyball: Angola crowned SADC Zone 5 champion
According to a statement from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, which VerAngola had access to, the team won by two sets to zero. "The national women's beach volleyball team won the SADC Zone 5 champion title this Saturday, after defeating Zimbabwe...
Namibian woman jailed for drug trafficking
A 30-year-old Namibian national, Pauline Mbangula, who was arrested on suspicion of drug possession and trafficking at Oliver Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg in September last year, has been sentenced to eight years in prison. A clerk...

Namibia clinch silver in inaugural beach volleyball
Namibia etched their name into the history books by securing a silver medal in the men’s division at the inaugural African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Beach Volleyball Championship on Saturday afternoon. Competing as host nation at the...
The impact of World War I on South Africa: A forgotten home front
Mark Levin|Published 5 hours ago 5min The first World War wrought significant destruction to towns and infrastructure in many European countries. South Africa was spared such damage, where it was not spared was the loss of life, injuries and...