Namibia Roundup: Renewable energy, visa restrictions, tourism
Tourism enhancement
Namibia opened its first Ovaherero Living Cultural Museum in the Kunene Region to promote sustainable tourism, biodiversity conservation, and benefit the local community. The museum will attract tourists and generate income and employment for the community. It is part of a broader initiative to establish living museums across the country, aimed at preserving cultural heritage and creating economic opportunities for rural communities, Namibia Economist reports.
Namibia visa restrictions
Namibia will require visas from countries that do not reciprocate the gesture for Namibian nationals, The Namibian reports. Other decisions include proposed changes to the Legal Practitioners Act and the Electoral Act and the submission of an amendment bill for scrutiny before tabling in the National Assembly.
Namibia, Zimbabwe judicial co-operations
Namibia and Zimbabwe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation between their judicial systems. The MoU outlines areas of collaboration, including training programs, court administration, and judicial education. The signing ceremony in Windhoek marked a key moment in the two nations’ judicial history. Namibian Chief Justice Peter Shivute and Zimbabwean Chief Justice Luke Malaba emphasised the importance of regional collaboration in advancing judicial standards. The Windhoek Observer reports that the MoU focuses on strengthening bilateral relations, judicial training, backlog reduction strategies, and digital transformation with the implementation of virtual courts. Both Chief Justices expressed gratitude and a commitment to the rule of law.
Renewable energy plans
Namibia aims to play a leading role in supplying critical minerals for the global transition to renewable energy. The Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo highlighted the country's rich mineral resources and its vision to attract investment and create jobs in the critical minerals sector. Namibia also plans to focus on green industrialisation through initiatives such as its green hydrogen strategy, according to Diajiworld.
Namibia to launch policy to protect tourists
Namibian Police are launching a campaign to improve tourist safety and prevent corruption from police officers. The Namibian reports that the goal is to make Namibia a safer and more desirable tourism destination. Discussions have been ongoing since last year and plans to implement the project are in progress. This is in response to reports that Namibia has embarked on a national tourist safety awareness campaign, as tourism is an important economic sector for the country.
