Tourist crime on radar
The German Embassy in Windhoek says it is continuously updating its travel and security advisory, reflecting the deteriorating and increasingly worrisome security situation especially for German citizens visiting or residing in Namibia.
According to the ambassador, Christian Schlaga, the embassy has not issued a high-risk travel rating for Namibia, although it is concerned about the increasing crime against tourists.
Reports in recent weeks with regards to attacks and robberies on tourists have increased during the current tourism high season, while there have also been increased reports of some fatal tourists accidents due to speed, but also due to the bad quality of the roads.
The UK, Canada and Germany are among the countries that are now rating Namibia as with an increased risk level as a travel destination.
The Federal Foreign Office of Germany has updated their travel advisory for Namibia warning their citizens that the number of thefts against foreigners continues unabated in both Windhoek and the rest of the country.
In May, Canada changed its risk level of Namibia due to the high levels of crime, while the UK as of August said there is a growing level of violent street crimes affecting foreign tourists, particularly in Windhoek.
With crime levels on the increase and tourist attacks and robberies mounting in Namibia, foreign embassies are adjusting their risk level of Namibia. The authorities in the country are working towards a solution in a multi-stakeholder approach and will inform the media soon in this regard.
STAFF REPORTER
According to the ambassador, Christian Schlaga, the embassy has not issued a high-risk travel rating for Namibia, although it is concerned about the increasing crime against tourists.
Reports in recent weeks with regards to attacks and robberies on tourists have increased during the current tourism high season, while there have also been increased reports of some fatal tourists accidents due to speed, but also due to the bad quality of the roads.
The UK, Canada and Germany are among the countries that are now rating Namibia as with an increased risk level as a travel destination.
The Federal Foreign Office of Germany has updated their travel advisory for Namibia warning their citizens that the number of thefts against foreigners continues unabated in both Windhoek and the rest of the country.
In May, Canada changed its risk level of Namibia due to the high levels of crime, while the UK as of August said there is a growing level of violent street crimes affecting foreign tourists, particularly in Windhoek.
With crime levels on the increase and tourist attacks and robberies mounting in Namibia, foreign embassies are adjusting their risk level of Namibia. The authorities in the country are working towards a solution in a multi-stakeholder approach and will inform the media soon in this regard.
STAFF REPORTER
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