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Under the proposal, visa fees would mirror what Malawians pay abroad
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Malawi’s visa policy move could reshape African tourism

At a Glance Malawi is preparing a sharp shift in its visa policy that could redraw travel patterns across Southern Africa and test the country’s appeal with international visitors. The government plans to end visa-free access for most foreign nationals and replace it with a system based strictly on reciprocity.  Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda unveiled the proposal in November…

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Wildfire burns through dry bush in Etosha National Park, Namibia, as crews work to contain the blaze.
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Etosha national park battles wildfire damage, eyes renewal

At a Glance Etosha National Park, one of Namibia's most important natural areas and a popular stop on Southern Africa's safari circuit, is still dealing with the damage from a wildfire that swept across the area in late September. The blaze, which began on Sept. 22, scorched more than a third of the park’s vast wilderness and has left behind…

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