+++ 18/05 – Namibia Tourism Board ordered to reinstate its financial manager, who was dismissed three years ago, and pay her 1.9 million Namibia Dollar compensation
+++ 18/05 – While preparations for nationwide clean-up operation are in full swing, Government refuses to reveal amount of funds it has available for it
+++ 17/05 – The Keil family from Windhoek, who was shot at by an anti-poaching unit in Bwabwata National Park last year in March, is claiming for 3.2 Million Namibia Dollar compensation
+++ 17/05 – New annual cultural event launched: EUNIC Music Festival promotes creative exchange between musicians from Namibia and Europe
+++ 16/05 – Further quarrels in leadership of state-owned TransNamib: Transport Minister Mutorwa accuses the board to have unlawfully dismissed a board member
+++ 16/05 – Waterberg Plateau Park has four times as many buffaloes as originally intended: Surrounding farmers demand to reduce number of animals
+++ 15/05 – Planned “Desert Rose” Congress Centre in Dorob National Park south of Swakopmund will be built despite criticism from environmentalists, says regional governor Mutjavikua
+++ 15/05 – China donates 30 four-wheel-drive pick-ups and camping gear to support Ministry of Environment in its fight against poaching
+++ 14/05 – Success in court for company Namibian Marine Phosphate: Withdrawal of environmental clearance certificate for phosphate mining off the Namibian Coast annulled
+++ 14/05 – Railway tracks between Walvis Bay and Kranzberg to be upgraded for accommodating trains with axle loads of up to 18.5 tonnes
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