Namibia Wildlife Resorts has taken tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta to court over his decision to grant rights to a hospitality company to operate a passenger train to Sossusvlei in the Namib-Naukluft National Park, which will allegedly result in the closure of some roads.
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Lung sickness measures lifted
Following months of uncertainty after an outbreak of contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia, commonly known as lung sickness, local farmers can now move their livestock in and around the Northern Communal Areas.
Deal done for incomplete Swakop houses
The Chinese-owned construction company, New Era investments, has been appointed by the government to complete 319 houses that were part of an ongoing legal battle between them and Ferusa Capital.
Geingob hails Matekane’s election
President Hage Geingob, in his capacity as the outgoing chair of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, has congratulated Sam Matekane on his election as Lesotho’s prime minister following the successful formation of a coalition government after the peaceful general assembly elections.
Lutombi fate in Uutoni’s hands
The appointment letter of Conrad Lutombi as Windhoek CEO is currently on urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni’s desk, awaiting his rubberstamp.
Tourism recovery on healthy trajectory
Namibia’s tourism sector and its business model, which heavily relies on attracting foreign visitors, has started to show signs of recovery post-Covid-19.
Nkurenkuru, DBN deal delivers 214 erven
The town of Nkurenkuru has so far managed to service 214 erven, and they are currently up for grabs.
Medipark, Iithete negotiations fail
An effort to resolve the ongoing board tussle between the northern-based private hospital, Ongwediva Medipark and its founding member and former managing director Dr Tshali Iithete, proved futile as negotiations failed.
Ekoka learners fear ‘witchcraft’
Learners at Ekoka Combined School say they are tired of seeing strange creatures in their hostel.
Bank employee appears for N$1.7m theft
An employee of Standard Bank, who allegedly embezzled about N$1.7 million belonging to the bank during the period 1 August 2021 to 31 August 2022, was denied bail on Tuesday at Rundu.