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Namibia Tourism Board

Also known as: NTB · Namibian Tourism Board

Namibia Tourism Board — state tourism promotion agency facing budget overruns and strategic initiatives, including marketing training and regional travel partnerships.

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NTB promotional banners feature wildlife that don't exist in Namibia

The News

The Namibian Tourism Board used banners depicting a Thompson's Gazelle (which does not occur in Namibia) and an AI-generated elephant at international tourism fairs. The opinion piece awards the NTB, NIPDB, and South African Airways "Mamparra of the Year" for the embarrassing error.

3 March 2026 · Informanté

Tuesday 3 March

  1. NTB promotional banners feature wildlife that don't exist in Namibia

    The Namibian Tourism Board used banners depicting a Thompson's Gazelle (which does not occur in Namibia) and an AI-generated elephant at international tourism fairs. The opinion piece awards the NTB, NIPDB, and South African Airways "Mamparra of the Year" for the embarrassing error.

    3 March 2026 · Informanté

Wednesday 25 February

  1. NTB and SAA launch joint African travel promotion initiative

    The Namibia Tourism Board and South African Airways partnered to promote intra-African travel and position Namibia as a regional destination. The partnership brought together travel operators from 15 African countries for networking and package development, with focus on growing Namibia's meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions sector.

    25 February 2026 · New Era

  2. Energy Nghitumbwa fights WBA champion in Nujoma boxing tribute

    Namibian boxer Fillipus 'Energy' Nghitumbwa will face Colombia's Leonardo Carillo, the WBA Federation Champion, on 9 May in a "Tribute to His Excellency Dr Sam Shafishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza" in Windhoek, organised by promoter Nestor Tobias in partnership with the Sam Nujoma Foundation. The event will feature multiple Namibian elite fighters and prospects, with promoters saying boxing creates economic benefits across multiple sectors and serves youth empowerment.

    25 February 2026 · New Era

  3. Namibian boxing champion to face Colombian rival

    Namibia's WBO global super bantamweight champion Fillipus Nghitumbwa will fight highly-rated Colombian Leonardo Carillo on 9 May in Windhoek. The bout is part of the 'Tribute to Dr Sam Shafishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza' event featuring other top Namibian boxers and upcoming prospects.

    25 February 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 2 February

  1. Namibia urges regional tourism cooperation amid new air links

    The Namibia Tourism Board chief says Namibia must collaborate with neighbouring countries to attract long-distance tourists who want multi-country itineraries. The remarks came as Proflight Zambia announced direct flights between Windhoek and Lusaka starting March 2026, operating three times weekly to support regional tourism and travel connectivity.

    2 February 2026 · New Era

Thursday 22 January

  1. Namibia's Q4 hotel occupancy falls 2.5% year-on-year

    Hotel room occupancy in Namibia for the fourth quarter of 2025 dropped 2.5% to 51.99% annually, according to the Hospitality Association of Namibia. While European tourists increased, particularly from D.A.CH countries, the sector faces challenges from high pricing and potential new levies.

    22 January 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Namibia must harness digital marketing to attract investment

    An opinion piece argues that Namibia has natural resources, stable governance and skilled workforce but lacks coordinated digital marketing and storytelling compared to regional peers. The author calls for citizen-led content creation, institutional action from tourism and investment boards, and a focus on African markets first to boost visibility and investment.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 19 January

  1. NTB settles N$160,000 dispute with Ghanaian firm Hype.Up

    The Namibia Tourism Board paid N$160,000 to Ghanaian company Hype.Up to resolve a long-standing dispute over an unpaid invoice from a Ghana Roadshow project, following legal review and a PwC forensic audit that found no irregularities.

    19 January 2026 · The Namibian

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