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Breaking Travel News explores: Etendeka Hiking Trails of Namibia
Breaking Travel News
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June 30, 2025
“This is your enemy,” our intrepid guide, Irwin, remarked in his opening welcome speech, hitting the small rock boulder on the dusty red ground next to his wonderfully weathered boots. “This is your friend,” he continued with a smile, raising a...
Tourism players welcome policy delay, but insurance concerns persist
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s tourism industry has cautiously welcomed the government’s decision to delay implementation of the proposed mandatory $44 travel insurance charge for foreign visitors. However, stakeholders warn that key concerns remain...
Tourism Sector Continues to Shine
Villager
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June 27, 2025
By: Dwight Links Namibia’s tourism is still shining the light of strong sectoral performance for the month of May 2025, even though the year-on-year comparison indicates more than 5% drop from 2024. A report conducted by the investment firm,...
PM Modi's five-nation tour to boost Africa ties with vaccine hub in Ghana, UPI rollout in Namibia
Asianet Newsable
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June 30, 2025
Prime Minister Modi's July 2-9 tour to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia will focus on vaccine collaboration, digital payments expansion, and economic ties including a vaccine hub in Ghana and UPI launch in...
Delegation Of Namibian Traditional Leaders Visit South Africa To Explore Rural Socio-Economic Blueprint
Africa.com
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June 30, 2025
Bakgatla Development Model Gains International Traction Moruleng: A high-level delegation of traditional leaders from Namibia has arrived in the Northwest province to study a rural development model pioneered by Kgosi Nyalala Pilane of the...
Rethinking travel bans: Balancing protection, prejudice, and global ethics
Business Day
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June 30, 2025
Introduction One of the outcomes of globalisation is the increase in interconnectedness among different nations. This has made travel the cornerstone for most countries in order to reap the benefits that come with it — think improved relationships...
World News | PM Modi's 5-nation Visit: Vaccine Development Among Focus Items in Ghana; Discussions in Namibia to Touch on UPI Expansion
Latestly
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June 30, 2025
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming five-nation tour, beginning on July 2, will see significant advancements in India's bilateral relations with African nations of Ghana and Namibia, with discussions to...
Telecom Namibia works on network optimisation
New Era
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Telecom Namibia has acknowledged recent service quality challenges that have left some customers frustrated with mobile and fixed data services, as well as roaming. “We assure our customers that we are actively working to stabilize network...
Namibia, South Africa to Deepen Trade Ties in Energy
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Namibia and South Africa are going to scale up trade in the energy, agriculture, and horticulture sectors, among others. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reiterated the commitment made by the two neighbouring countries during a courtesy visit by...
Sport director slams corporate Namibia
New Era
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Director of Sport in the ministry, Jo-Ann Manuel, has taken a swipe at corporate Namibia, accusing companies of only rushing to associate themselves with athletes after they achieve international glory, while ignoring their struggles at grassroots...
Namibia exhibits goods in Angola
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Namibia's exhibition stand at the U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola, is gaining attention for its unique showcase of locally produced goods that reflect the country's rich natural and cultural heritage. Director of Information and...
Namibia seeks AGOA extension
New Era
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LUANDA – Namibia has expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which allows certain African goods duty-free access to the United States market. Minister of International...
Italy Dominate Namibia 73-6 in Rugby Warm-Up
News Central TV
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June 28, 2025
Italy delivered a commanding performance on Friday, overwhelming Namibia 73-6 in Windhoek as a warm-up for their upcoming two-Test series against South Africa. Fullback Jacopo Trullo was the standout player, scoring three tries in the dominant...
Host nation Morocco dominates 2025 Africa Seniors Beach Volleyball Championships
Ghana News Agency
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June 28, 2025
Accra, June 27, GNA – Host nation Morocco are the dominant forces at the ongoing 2025 Africa Seniors Beach Volleyball Championships in Martil, Morocco. After day three of the championships, the Moroccans have dominated in both male and female...
Region 5 team to travel by chartered plane
The Nation Malawi
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June 28, 2025
Malawi National Council of Sports says it is finalising logistics for Team Malawi to travel to Windohoek, Namibia, by a chartered flight for the 2025 African Union Sports Council (Ausc) Region 5 Games. Sports Council board chairperson Sunduzwayo...
Gobabis youth rises through skills training
Windhoek Observer
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Allexer Namundjebo At 29, Johachim Kotze is a boiler operator at Gobabis District Hospital, working under the ministry of health and social services. His path to this role was not easy. Kotze was born to a Nama mother and a San (Ju/’hoansi)...
Visit Of Prime Minister To Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, And Namibia (July 02 - 09)
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) NEW DELHI, India, June 28, 2025/APO Group/ -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will undertake a visit to Ghana from July 02-03, 2025. This will be Prime Minister's first ever bilateral visit to Ghana. This...
Me and My Travels: Hugh Wallace on childhood Ireland trips and an extraordinary balloon ride
Irish Examiner
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June 28, 2025
As kids, we travelled a lot in Ireland, caravan holidays in Downings, Donegal, and rented a cottage outside Roundstone in Connemara. I remember going up the lane to get milk from the farmer. It was still warm; it had just come from the cow....
Peak tourism season starts on soft footing
Windhoek Observer
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Namibia’s colder months and the peak tourism season officially began in May, albeit on a soft footing. While the season typically brings increased activity, the early indicators suggest a more subdued start, with momentum expected to build...
Bakgatla Development Model Gains International Traction – Delegation of Namibian traditional leaders visit South Africa to explore rural socio-economic blueprint
South Africa Today
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June 26, 2025
Moruleng: A high-level delegation of traditional leaders from Namibia has arrived in the Northwest province to study a rural development model pioneered by Kgosi Nyalala Pilane of the Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela. The visit, facilitated by Namibia’s...