The 7th African Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) and awards summit in Botswana's capital, Gaborone, highlighted key actions needed to improve the tourism industry in Africa.
The 7th African Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards Summit underway in Botswana's capital, Gaborone, which focused on tourism development across Africa, noted key actions to be taken and implemented because they have the potential to improve the tourism industry on the continent.
The governments of Botswana and Namibia recently held a trial run of the operationalisation of the Mamuno and Trans Kalahari One Stop Border Post.
The two countries agreed to the development of the border posts into a one-stop border post.
Botswana's Vice President, Slumber Tsogwane, said sustainable and inclusive tourism speaks to the balanced growth of environmental protection, cultural heritage, and community involvement.
The 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards started in Gaborone, Botswana, on Monday, under the theme "Charting a new path forward for intra-Africa Travel, Tourism, and Investment."
Namibia and Botswana will begin with a trial of the operationalisation of the Mamuno and Trans Kalahari One Stop Border Post as of this Monday.
The Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Industrialization and Trade, Michael Humavindu, has denied allegations emanating from South Africa that Namibia has banned fresh produce imports from the southern neighbour.
Namibia and Botswana have signed a twinning agreement through the Zambezi Regional Council and the Chobe District Council in Kasane, Botswana.
The agreement focuses on areas of local economic development, environment and waste management, shared riverine resources, culture, and sports.
Namibia and Botswana continue to strengthen ties to ensure peaceful and prosperous coexistence.
The continued effects of the 1904 Genocide, which saw the displacement of many OvaHerero people, were highlighted at the Chief Hosea Kutako and Otjiserandu Tjongeama commemorations with descendants from Botswana, Canada, and the US.
