Unlicensed taxis and tour operators are becoming a threat to the cruise liner tourism industry at Walvis Bay and Swakopmund.
Stakeholders report that tourists arriving via cruise ships frequently encounter disturbances from unauthorised operators competing for transportation and tour opportunities.
As the nation gears itself for the imminent Population and Housing Census exercise, Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua has voiced concern over private farm owners that act as "mini republics" and deny officials access to the workers employed on their premises.
Universities within the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) are meeting for a three-day research collaborative forum.
The academic community is discussing ways in which they can contribute to the KAZA TFCA through advanced research for developmental purposes.
The Inspector General of the Namibian Police is concerned over the increased use of drugs in the country.
Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo says the most commonly used drugs in the country are cannabis, mandrax, heroin, meth, crack cocaine, and power.
The service reliability of TransNamib has been significantly affected by ageing and unreliable rolling stock.
Bertus Eksteen, TransNamib's Executive for Engineering and Technical Services, revealed this during a meeting with the Standing Committee on Economics and Public Accounts in Keetmanshoop.
