Namibia Wildlife Resorts Faces N$175 Million Loss Over Tourism Contract Decision

Namibia Wildlife Resorts Faces N$175 Million Loss Over Tourism Contract Decision

Namibia Wildlife Resorts, under state control, is projected to incur a loss of N$175 million due to Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta's decision to grant a 25-year contract to a private company for transporting tourists into the Namib Desert. Shifeta's choice to award the contract to Heiko Dorgeloh's company has sparked criticism from affected communities who claim they were not consulted and advocate for the contract's cancellation. […]

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Environment

Supporting the Desert Lion Conservation – A Pledge to Protect the Namib’s Icons

Desert Lion Conservation (DLC), also known as the "Desert Lion Project," stands as a beacon of hope for the preservation of an extraordinary and endangered species, the desert-adapted lions of the Northern Namib. This small non-profit organization is dedicated to a mission that not only encompasses the survival of these majestic creatures but also serves as a model for harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife. The Desert Lion Conservation under […]

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