Namibia: Canada Warns Tourists of Fraud and Crime Risks in Namibia

The Canadian government has warned its citizens travelling to Namibia to “exercise a high degree of caution,” citing high levels of crime and frequent cases of financial fraud, particularly targeting tourists.

In its latest travel advisory issued last week, Canada said crime remains a concern across Namibia, with violent incidents reported mainly in the capital, Windhoek.

According to the advisory, these include muggings, burglaries and carjackings.

“Violent crime occurs, particularly in…