The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has assured the public that there is currently no need for fear over the hippo situation in the Zambezi region, since measures to avert the crisis are being implemented.
National
Chamber, MPs clash over mining royalties
While legislators have taken issue with a paltry 5% royalty rate that Namibia receives from domestic mining operations, the Chamber of Mines vehemently opposes any suggestions of an increase.
Inside the lives of Okandjengedi sex workers
Like in many parts of Africa, sex for cash is easily available, cheap, risky and often illegal. Namibia is not an exception.
Tourism contributes N$14b to GDP – Shifeta
The tourism sector in Namibia is a significant industry that directly contributes 6.9% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which amounts to N$14.3 billion in monetary value
Tourists die in fatal crash
Two female tourists reportedly succumbed to injuries sustained during a motor-vehicle accident which occurred on the C14 gravel road, 140 kilometres away from Walvis Bay on Wednesday afternoon.
Mbumba leaves for Tanzania
President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday morning travelled to attend the 60th anniversary celebration of the Union Day of the Republic of Tanzania.
Between rock, hard place … Peter’s fight against height discrimination
In the heart of the Goreangab Dam informal settlement, amid the corrugated zinc shacks and bustling streets, resides Linea Ndadilepo Peter — a woman whose story embodies resilience in the face of adversity.
Auchab, Murorua retain NA seats … as UDF shifts focus to national polls
The United Democratic Front has sights fixed on improved performance at the national polls and will not replace their National Assembly representatives.
End in sight for Amupanda, Hinda suit
The N$1 million legal battle between Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda and deputy finance minister Maureen Hinda-Mbuende over an alleged defamatory Facebook post is nearing an end in the Windhoek High Court.
NAC, advertising firm await N$23.1m ruling
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has to wait until May to hear if the Windhoek High Court will compel advertising company Alliance Media Namibia to pay more than N$23.1 million for making use of its advertising space at the Hosea Kutako International Airport.









