German Federal Government

02 Nov

Namibia has been placed on the German “positive list”

ObserverObserver MoneyGerman Federal Government, Namibia

Tujoromajo Kasuto THE German Federal Government has lifted all entry restrictions for residents of Namibia with effect from Tuesday, 2 November 2021 at midnight and the country has been placed on the German “positive list”. The German embassy further informs that travel to Germany by Namibian residents is therefore again permitted for all travel purposes from this date. For people older than 12 years, proof of a negative test, recovery or vaccination is required upon entry. This June Germany listed Namibia as Covid-19 high risk area and the country was only removed from the list in September. Meanwhile, the Ministry…

Germany grants N$250m to MEFT

ObserverObserver MoneyCovid-19, Forestry and Tourism, German Federal Government, Ministry of Environment, Namibian government

…to mitigate pandemic effects on environment and conservation Staff Writer The German Federal Government has availed approximately N$250 million to support the Namibian Government, through the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the conservation and tourism sector. This comes as the conservation and tourism sector has been significantly affected by the loss of income from tourism, caused by worldwide lockdown measures and international travel restrictions, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Countrywide employment and vital conservation activities are in jeopardy, risking the survival of local communities, wildlife and protected areas. The funds…