Namibia Angles to Regain Cleanest Country Status

Windhoek — The Ministry of Environment and Tourism is determined to ensure Namibia returns to its glory days of enjoying its former status as the cleanest country in Africa. Namibia has lost its historical title of being the cleanest country in Africa due to the increasing amount of waste accumulating along its national roads, in towns and in villages.

In this regard, Environment and Tourism Minister Pohamba Shifeta this week said government had identified the issue of waste management as a priority area in the Fifth National Development Plan (NDP5).

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