Namibia: Tobacco Plant Approval Draws Criticism

SEVERAL activists have spoken out against the government's decision to approve the N$14 billion tobacco plantation project in the Zambezi region, citing health and environmental concerns.

This comes after information minister Stanley Simataa announced last week that Cabinet had given the green light to a Chinese company to start the project.

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