Namibia: Millennium Challenge Account plan for Etosha The Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Namibia Compact came into effect on September 16, 2009. Signed on July 28, 2008, is a US$304.5-million "use it or lose it" grant over five years from the US government to its Namibian counterpart.

Zimbabwe: No Rainbow at This Tower Picture this. You invite guests to your house with the intention of showing them how hospitable your home is, but then everything goes horribly wrong as your family decides to show its worst possible side.

Zimbabwe: National Heroes Acre - a Tourist Attraction Zimbabweans in their broad totality go into a long weekend that includes the Heroes and Defence Forces public holidays - with pomp and zest.

Zimbabwe: Preserve Natural Resources - Nhema Minister of Natural Resources Management Francis Nhema has urged communities living within transfrontier conservation areas to take an active role in preserving their natural and cultural resources.

Uganda: UWA Saga is More Complex Than People Are Being Told The saga in Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is becoming hot news in the daily newspapers. One daily gave an itinerary of the probe committee that was set up by the Minister of Tourism Trade and Industry to probe "alleged mismanagement of gorilla tracking permits by the Uganda Wildlife (...)

Zimbabwe: Firm Blames Politics for Undermining Brand A property firm largely invested in hospitality and tourism has expressed concern over the country’s political process which it said undermined efforts to mitigate the negative perception around brand Zimbabwe.

South Africa: Province in R400 Million Ecotourism Deal THE Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) yesterday announced a R400m eco-tourism agreement with the Manyeleti Conservation Trust to further develop the 23000ha Manyeleti Game Reserve, which borders the Kruger National Park.

Zimbabwe: Gaddafi Son Meets Mugabe Lieutenant-Colonel Saadi Muammar Gaddafi yesterday met President Mugabe and discussed investment opportunities in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe: Councillor Chucked Out of Event There was drama at the launch of the tourism month yesterday when Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Walter Mzembi ordered an MDC-T councillor from the high table.