IPC president Panduleni Itula accused President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of misleading the public about her family's involvement in the oil industry, citing the president's son's alleged role at Tradeport Namibia, a company engaged in fuel imports and wholesale distribution. Nandi-Ndaitwah has denied her family has direct or indirect interests in the oil and gas sector.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
IPC president Panduleni Itula accused President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of misleading the public about her family's involvement in the oil industry, citing the president's son's alleged role at Tradeport Namibia, a company engaged in fuel imports and wholesale distribution. Nandi-Ndaitwah has denied her family has direct or indirect interests in the oil and gas sector.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Roads Authority announced the dismissal of transportation executive officer Johan Boois and transport inspectorate divisional manager Richard Milinga following a concluded internal disciplinary process. Taukondjele Nambinga and Michael Shetunyenga have been appointed in acting capacities to the affected positions to ensure continuity.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Two women arrested in connection with alleged fraud and corruption at Namcor have been granted bail of N$50,000 each. Martha Antindi and her sister Johanna Mundjego deny active involvement in the movement of funds and claim they delegated all operational responsibilities to Antindi's son Victor Malima, who remains a fugitive.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Institute for Public Policy Research has submitted concerns to the government that the proposed cybercrime bill, currently undergoing stakeholder consultation, contains provisions that could infringe on privacy, freedom of expression, and expand surveillance beyond constitutional limits. The IPPR warns that the bill's language on digital surveillance, investigator access to electronic data, and the vague concept of "public interest" could negatively affect journalists, IT professionals, researchers, and civil society.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed retired wing commander Alex Tukuhupwele as Namibia's ambassador to India. The president said Namibia and India share long-standing relations and that an expected state visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2025 will further strengthen cooperation.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Namra tax officer Richard Oaseb for allegedly issuing a tax good standing certificate to Zong Mei Engineering without proper authority, enabling the company to bid on a N$237 million Namfisa head office tender despite outstanding tax returns and debt. The certificate was subsequently revoked and led to the company's disqualification from the procurement process.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Official opposition leader Imms Nashinge has rejected a temporary government vehicle, citing disrespect as junior officials received new cars while he awaits a new fleet promised last year. The Ministry of Works and Transport says efforts have been made to assign a used car temporarily, but Nashinge insists the office warrants a brand new vehicle.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Liberation hero and former Cabinet minister Erkki Nghimtina was buried at Eenhana Memorial Shrine on Saturday, with Vice President Lucia Witbooi, Cabinet ministers and senior government officials in attendance. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah praised him as a courageous cadre who served the nation with selfless dedication.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Dâure Daman Traditional Authority says ministers lack the authority to remove and degazette traditional chiefs, arguing that removal must be initiated at community level before escalation to ministerial and presidential level as provided in the Traditional Authorities Act 25 of 2000. The authority supports former chief Sagarias Seibeb's court challenge against his removal last November, claiming the government did not follow proper procedure.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi unveiled a memorial tombstone at the ELCIN cemetery in Ongwediva for the 27 people killed in a bomb blast at Oshakati's First National Bank on 19 February 1988. Witbooi pledged that national reconciliation would remain central to Namibian democracy, while noting the blast was intended to intimidate SWAPO and destabilise the independence struggle.
24 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a tax officer at the Namibia Revenue Agency over alleged irregular issuance of a Tax Good Standing Certificate to a company that had outstanding tax obligations. The officer was granted bail and the case has been postponed to April 2026, with another suspect still to be apprehended.
24 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Michael Nehemia and Fransiskus Ndatoolewe Sheehama of the Namibia Defence Force over a corrupt scheme between November 2019 and February 2020 that caused approximately N$179,508.91 in losses through fraudulent vehicle repair payments and inflated quotations. Both have been charged under the Anti-Corruption Act, with Nehemia granted bail of N$10,000 and Sheehama's court appearance pending, while three other linked suspects remain at large.
24 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Roads Authority has dismissed executive officer Johan Boois and divisional manager Richard Milinga following an internal disciplinary process over alleged corruption in a N$16 million vehicle tender. The tender, intended to supply motorcycles, pickups and Volkswagen Polo GTIs to the road safety unit, was flagged for inflated prices including a pickup reportedly listed at N$1.2 million against a N$800 000 showroom value.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
The Right to Shelter Foundation of Namibia has expelled deputy mayor Dina Fillemon from the party with effect from 5 February, citing an erroneous entry of her name in the Electoral Commission system during her swearing-in. By operation of law, Fillemon automatically lost her council seat and deputy mayor position upon her expulsion from the foundation that held her mandate.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has empowered 1,485 women with entrepreneurial skills through the EntreprenHER programme, funded by UN Women, which provides digital and financial literacy training to support women micro-entrepreneurs. The programme, now in its third phase across Namibia, South Africa and Botswana, has supported over 2,400 women-owned micro-enterprises, with the ministry now exploring partnerships to advance to phase four.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The government aims to financially revive the struggling Roads Contractor Company through a recapitalisation strategy involving equipment procurement and project allocations. Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi said the company, which lost capital assets through auctions between 2016 and 2024, will be supported via a lease-to-own equipment plan that has already delivered multiple vehicles and machinery.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Trustco shareholders voted by 43.75% to remove the current board, but chairman Raymond Heathcote invalidated the meeting on the grounds that it lacked the required 21-day notice period under the Companies Act. The Riskowitz Value Fund, which proposed five replacement directors, says it will take the matter to court.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Meatco held its 37th Annual General Meeting, reporting that group revenue increased approximately 55% to N$1.87 billion for the 2024/25 financial year, with profit before tax of N$105 million and profit after tax of N$43 million, while paying N$1.13 billion directly to livestock producers despite drought and volatile global markets.
24 February 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Producer Price Index dropped 3.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by sharp declines in diamond, uranium, and zinc prices within the mining sector, though the index rose 3.1% year-on-year. Manufacturing sector growth, particularly in fish and meat processing, helped offset mining weakness.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Namclear allocated N$755,284 in its 2026 Corporate Social Responsibility budget, distributed among 20 foundations and institutions across Namibia. The funding supports education, environmental sustainability, humanitarian welfare, and emergency response initiatives, with managing director Fabian Tait emphasising education and youth development as central priorities.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Works and Transport and Namibian Ports Authority signed a partnership under the Namibia–Korea Green Port Strategy Programme, receiving technical support and funding from the African Development Bank and the Government of Korea to develop a 10-year Green Port Policy, Strategy, Investment Plan and Implementation Roadmap. Namport, which manages Walvis Bay and Lüderitz ports, aims to reduce emissions, improve air and water quality, and protect marine ecosystems while maintaining economic competitiveness.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Health says the Namibia Institute of Pathology's new manufacturing hub, which produces specimen collection tubes locally, is above board and complies with EU safety standards. Phase Two aims to supply the SADC region's 417 million people, though a parliamentary question raised concerns about the project's mandate under the NIP Act and a potential conflict of interest involving the board chairperson.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
QKR Navachab Gold Mine has donated mechanical training equipment valued at N$250,000 to the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology's Arandis Campus. The mine said the donation reflects its commitment to education and technical skills development through its corporate social responsibility programme.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Headspring Investments says it will implement recommendations from the International Atomic Energy Agency following the agency's technical review of its proposed in-situ recovery uranium mining project in the Omaheke Region earlier this month. The company emphasises that the extraction method is water-efficient and widely used globally, and pledges to install observation wells for real-time monitoring of groundwater safety.
24 February 2026 · Informanté →
Auditor General Junias Kandjeke has found serious weaknesses in how the Ministry of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy and the Namibia Revenue Agency verify and collect royalties and taxes from gold mining, citing gaps in risk management, production verification and tax auditing that expose the state to potential revenue losses from one of its most valuable mineral resources.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
The chief veterinary officer warned that cattle found to have been illegally vaccinated against foot and mouth disease will be culled, as vaccination south of the veterinary cordon fence would cost Namibia its FMD-free status and access to international beef markets. Recent FMD outbreaks in South Africa and Botswana have prompted increased surveillance in Namibian border regions.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Borehole driller and farmer Winni Metzger has started a sunflower oil production initiative in the Kavango West region to boost local food security and reduce Namibia's reliance on imported cooking oil. The operation, which began in January, presses locally harvested sunflower seeds and sells the oil through Metzger's maize shops across the country, with pressed seed material repurposed as animal feed.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Heavy rainfall over two days has flooded residences, businesses and institutions across Omusati, Oshana and Ohangwena regions, with water pans overflowing and rural roads becoming impassable. Residents of Oshakati's Kasikili Island have evacuated their homes without official assistance amid ongoing heavy downpours and the imminent arrival of annual efundja waters from Angola.
24 February 2026 · Informanté →
Widespread showers are persisting across multiple regions of Namibia, with Karibib receiving over 60mm, Nabas over 80mm, and Outapi experiencing flooded streets. Forecasts indicate heavy rainfall will continue, particularly in the south, raising the risk of flash floods and prompting authorities to warn the public against crossing rivers or driving through flooded areas.
24 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Suide Boere Netwerk, a group of communal and resettled farmers from southern Namibia, is hosting its first small stock show of the year on 28 February at Amperbo Auction Pens, 110km from Mariental. The show aims to provide educational workshops, livestock championships, and community upliftment for farmers in the //Kharas and Hardap regions.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Animal science students in Namibia struggle to access meaningful practical training placements, with livestock development centres remaining under-equipped despite the sector contributing roughly 2% of national GDP. The author argues that without coordinated investment in training facilities and industry partnerships, Namibia risks undermining long-term food security and livestock productivity.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Meatco's 2024/25 financial results show strengthened governance and operational discipline, with overall revenue increasing to approximately N$1.87 billion and profit after tax exceeding N$43 million. The corporation paid over N$1.13 billion directly to producers, with Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani saying the gains reflect the dedication of the Board, management, and staff as well as producer resilience.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Farmers in Erongo region lost N$2.6 million worth of livestock to theft in 2025, compared to N$1.3 million in 2024, representing a 31% increase in cases. Police Commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona appealed for a collective community effort to combat stock theft, noting that only N$78,000 of stolen goods was recovered despite 41 arrests.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Magistrate Helvi Shikalepo refused bail for Joel Angula, a former Namdia security officer arrested in connection with a January 2024 armed robbery at the company's Windhoek headquarters in which diamonds valued at N$335.6 million were stolen and a security officer was killed. Shikalepo ruled that although the state has a prima facie case against Angula, his continued detention is in the interest of justice pending trial.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Three men aged 24, 25 and 34 have been arrested in connection with the murder of 21-year-old Florencia Jacobs, whose body was found behind a fire station in Outjo on 31 January. The suspects are to appear in court on Thursday, with community members planning to protest against bail being granted.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A three-year-old child was found dead in a mahangu field after an incident at her father's home; the child's stepmother has been arrested and investigations are ongoing, with the exact cause of death to be confirmed by post-mortem examination.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
David Dinyando, from Mushangara village in Angola, was among over 150 pupils in Kavango East who paddled canoes across the Kavango River daily to attend school, risking crocodiles, hippos, and drowning, yet persisted to complete Grade 12 and now studies teaching at university. School authorities and teachers have reported the persistent safety crisis to local officials without action.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah has directed senior government officials to move to public healthcare facilities from 1 April as part of a five-year development plan to upgrade public hospitals and clinics. The phased transition aims to secure high-level support for healthcare reforms, though civil servants have raised concerns about public facility overcrowding, staff shortages, and medication supply issues.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Ndahafa Hapulile, a Namibian entrepreneur and youth leader, was named African Youth Ambassador and awarded the Patrice Lumumba Leadership Excellence and Integrity award at the Iconic Africa Summit in Harare, Zimbabwe. Hapulile, who runs a diversified business portfolio including an investment consultancy and educational media initiative, says the recognition signals continental confidence in young African leaders anchored in values and integrity.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A former magistrate Jaco Kennedy and co-accused Raymond Cloete have failed in applications to be discharged on most counts in a rape trial before Windhoek High Court; Kennedy was discharged on only one of eight counts he sought to dismiss, while Cloete was unsuccessful on all three counts he applied to be discharged from.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The African Labour and Human Rights Centre accuses the government of failing to enforce existing rental laws under the Rental Ordinance No 13 of 1977, leaving tenants vulnerable to exploitation. The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development is drafting a new bill and reviving a rent control board, but the Centre's director argues the government should immediately enforce the laws already in place while rental prices surge in urban areas.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Antonia Joschko, sole survivor of a 2014 car crash near Henties Bay that killed her parents and sister, has won a civil claim against driver Jeandré Dippenaar, with the High Court ordering him to pay over N$4.7 million for loss of support plus funeral costs and general damages. Dippenaar was convicted of murder on six counts and sentenced to 15 years in prison—the first murder conviction for a road accident in Namibian legal history.
24 February 2026 · Informanté →
A 55-year-old teacher was arrested in Oshakati after attempting to sell two elephant tusks to an undercover operative on 21 February. The tusks were confiscated and police investigations continue.
24 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is urging parents to vaccinate all children under 10 during a second round of polio immunisation scheduled for 24–27 February 2026, following detection of poliovirus type 2 in sewage in Rundu in November 2025, though no cases of illness have been reported. The free oral vaccine will be available at health facilities, schools and community outreach sites, with health officials emphasising it is safe and necessary to strengthen immunity and prevent possible outbreaks.
24 February 2026 · Informanté →
Magistrate Atutala Shikalepo has denied bail to Joel Angula, accused of theft and murder in connection with a January 2025 diamond heist at state-owned Namdia, citing the interests of justice and ongoing investigations into the recovery of N$295 million in missing diamonds.
24 February 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia Post Limited has completed payment to 72% of eligible cash grant beneficiaries for February 2026 and finished its in-branch payment programme for the cycle. All NamPost branches remain open until 24 February to assist beneficiaries who have not yet collected payments, while mobile payment teams continue daily operations.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Global alcohol consumption is declining due to higher living costs and health awareness, and while Namibia remains a high per-capita consumer, urban areas are showing similar trends toward reduced drinking and low- or zero-alcohol alternatives. However, alcohol abuse continues to devastate low-income townships and rural communities, fuelling domestic violence and health problems.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia National Teachers' Union's Rundu branch reported concluding negotiations with government for a 5% salary increase for teachers in the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 financial years, with no increase for 2025/2026, alongside increases in medical aid contributions. However, the Teachers Union of Namibia disputed the agreement, stating that any national-level salary deal must be publicly signed between recognized bargaining parties and that TUN has not been party to concluded negotiations.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Former Namib Desert Diamonds security officer Joel Angula was denied bail in connection with a N$315-million diamond heist at Namdia's premises last year. Magistrate Atutala Shikalepo ruled that the interest of justice dictates his continued detention pending trial, finding a prima facie case against him despite his assertions that he poses no flight risk and the State's case is weak.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Sanet Steenkamp, who became education minister in 2025, has completed her PhD at Rhodes University on teacher leadership and inclusive education, a seven-year journey she began in 2018 while balancing ministerial duties, family life and academic work. The achievement was celebrated at a public lecture hosted by NUST, where Steenkamp spoke of the demands of doctoral study and encouraged perseverance among current and aspiring scholars.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Police recorded multiple serious crimes over the weekend, including seven deaths from vehicle accidents caused by reckless driving, under-the-influence operation, and sudden maneuvers. Additional incidents involved culpable homicide, deaths under investigation, robberies, drug-related arrests, and other crimes across the country.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
A clinical psychologist says pressure on Namibian young men to be strong providers, combined with cultural norms discouraging emotional expression, is driving a mental health crisis marked by depression, anxiety, and suicide. Between January and March this year, 108 of 124 suicides in Namibia were men, with alcohol abuse, unemployment, and relationship breakdowns cited as contributing factors.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Ongwediva Town Council has procured six emergency tents valued at N$140,000 to strengthen its disaster response capacity, making it the first local authority to own such equipment. The tents will provide temporary shelter and support relief operations during natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Petrusfontein, a small settlement in Kunene region, has deep historical roots for its residents but lacks basic infrastructure and services over 35 years after independence. Residents report ongoing challenges including the absence of a bridge, safe water, medical facilities, and kindergartens, despite the community's cultural ties and peaceful character.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Rehoboth Town Council has intensified efforts to combat drug-related activities through a multi-sectoral approach involving police, social workers and community organisations. The council has donated a house to the Namibian Police drug squad, established a Junior Town Council for youth engagement, and plans satellite police stations in crime hotspots.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Lüderitz-based Karaku Marine Fishing company donated items worth N$50,000, including a photocopy machine and copy paper, to Outjo Project Primary School. The company's director said beneficiaries of Namibia's natural resources must return value to communities through education and youth empowerment.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Stanley Manuel, known as Stakes Boy, a 23-year-old from Opuwo, has become a rising Herero disco artist whose song "Ove Omuwa" achieved over one million YouTube views and gained traction on TikTok. He began recording music during the Covid-19 lockdown using his phone and has since collaborated with established artists, crediting persistence through criticism and online support for his success.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Tangeni Neshuku, a 21-year-old Namibian content creator known as Tangos, has grown a significant international following on TikTok by developing his own style rather than simply copying trends, most notably his "gentle tambula" approach to popular sounds. Despite his social media success and brand collaborations, Tangos emphasises staying true to himself and balancing his digital presence with academic pursuits in actuarial science.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Sofia Kaponde, known as Sophy The Ambassador, is launching her third studio album 'Twalandulamo' at EMC Church in Walvis Bay on Saturday, featuring collaborations and tracks with spiritual themes.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Umbi Karuaihe-Upi, longtime media executive at the NBC and chief of the Miss Namibia Organisation, has stepped down after 35 years, citing her philosophy that "a good dancer knows when to leave the stage." During her tenure, she repositioned the pageant as a platform for social change and empowerment, emphasising educational scholarships and supporting Namibia's culture and tourism sectors.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to nine games with a 114-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons, with Victor Wembanyama anchoring a defensive effort that included six blocks and 17 rebounds, while Devin Vassell led the offense with 28 points.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Ivan Kamberipa scored the winning goal for Gaberone United against Jwaneng Galaxy in a top-of-the-log Botswana Premiership match, helping his side open a three-point lead at the summit. The article also covers Namibian players' performances across regional competitions in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kosovo, Iraq, and Malaysia.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Defending champions African Stars returned to the top of Namibia's Premier Football League after back-to-back wins over Mighty Gunners and Life Fighters, reaching 41 points level with Eeshoke Chula Chula but ahead on goal difference. The title race has tightened, with Stars and Chula Chula opening a seven-point gap on third-place Mighty Gunners.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Capricorn Group says it will continue supporting Namibia's senior national women's cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles, and is partnering with Cricket Namibia to develop young female cricketers through talent identification roadshows and grassroots programmes.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Oliver Durand and Jessica Humphrey were crowned senior victor and victrix ludorum champions at the Bank Windhoek National Swimming Championships in Windhoek. Nine new national records and one Nasfed record were set during the five-day competition, with Dolphins winning the club championship.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The West Indies scored 254-6, the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history, with Shimron Hetmyer blasting 85 off 34 balls, before bowling out Zimbabwe for 147 in their Super Eights match in Mumbai.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Madagascar beat Namibia 1-0 in their Group C match at the Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women's Championship 2025, with Aimee Razanampiavy scoring in the 24th minute. Both teams now have three points, but Madagascar leads on head-to-head record.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Horse Racing Association held its annual general meeting to map out the racing season, approving amendments to juvenile racing regulations and prize money distribution, and confirming a provisional schedule of 11 events with the Independence Race in Gobabis as the season opener. The association is seeking to extend its current MTC sponsorship and engage new sponsors while ensuring compliance with the Namibia Sports Commission.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Julinho Athletic Football Club sends young players to elite international tournaments in Europe and southern Africa to expose them to world-class competition and develop life skills beyond football. Coach Ricky Averia said the club emphasises its philosophy of intelligent play development while planning tournaments in Spain and South Africa this year.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's women's football team lost 1–0 to Madagascar in the COSAFA Women's Championship Group C encounter at Seshego Stadium in South Africa, with Madagascar's Christina Razanampiavy scoring in the 24th minute. The Gladiators exit the group stage with three points earned from their opening win against Mozambique.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia hosted the first leg of the CAVB Zone Six Beach Volleyball Tour on 21–22 February 2026, attracting over 20 teams from nine SADC countries. South Africa's Danilo Von Ludwiger and Mthokosizi Mndingi won the men's title, while Lesotho's Moroesi Tolofi and Neo Chapole took the women's, with continental ranking points available for competitors.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
South Africa's Special Investigating Unit has revealed that Department of Home Affairs officials allegedly turned the visa and residence permit system into a marketplace, with four officials earning under R25,000 monthly receiving over R16 million in deposits. The scheme involved document fraud, visa manipulation, and facilitation networks that enabled unauthorised entry, including cases involving controversial preacher Shepherd Bushiri and Nigerian rapper 3GAR.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry heard evidence that Deputy National Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya invited a tender kingpin to his son's engagement party and may have received favours including livestock restocking, contradicting his earlier denials of a close relationship. WhatsApp messages and testimony revealed multiple high-ranking police officers' connections to the accused tenderpreneur, who held over R300-million in police tenders.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Four Russian soldiers have told the BBC they witnessed commanders executing fellow troops for refusing orders, subjecting resisters to torture and starvation, and conducting waves of mass assaults they describe as suicide missions with devastating casualties.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Chad shut its eastern border with Sudan "until further notice" as a security measure after fighting in the border town of al-Tina killed at least eight people, with authorities citing repeated incursions by Sudanese armed groups and the spread of Sudan's civil war toward Chadian territory. The closure affects nearly a million Sudanese refugees already in Chad and humanitarian access to Sudan, though exemptions for humanitarian reasons may be granted.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
U.S. Ambassador John Giordano stressed the importance of international law enforcement cooperation in combating transnational crime and money laundering at a UNODC workshop in Windhoek. The three-day workshop brings together Namibian and international stakeholders to develop practical guidelines on mutual legal assistance and improve cross-border law enforcement coordination.
24 February 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with Congo's Minister of International Cooperation to reaffirm bilateral relations and explore expanded cooperation in mineral development, infrastructure, water security, and the oil and gas sector. The discussions also included plans to revive Loudima Technical Secondary School, a joint project from Namibia's liberation struggle era.
24 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Kavimvira border post on Lake Tanganyika between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi reopened after more than two months of closure during a Rwanda-backed M23 armed group offensive in eastern DRC. The reopening came after the M23 withdrew from the city of Uvira in January, allowing the DR Congo army to regain control of the strategically important frontier crossing.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Iran's foreign ministry said any US attack, including limited strikes, would be considered an act of aggression and would trigger a fierce response. The warning came as negotiations between the two countries were set to resume in Switzerland on Thursday, with the US having built up military forces in the Middle East to pressure Iran into making a deal.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the UN Human Rights Council that human rights are under "full-scale attack" as powerful nations prioritize force over international law, citing Russia's war in Ukraine and Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories as examples. He stressed that this assault is "happening in plain sight" and often led by those with the greatest power.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Following the release of the Toy Story 5 trailer, many fans have expressed the opinion that the franchise should have concluded with Toy Story 3, feeling that the new sequels ruin that film's ending. The fifth instalment introduces new voice actors and a storyline centred on technology and its threat to traditional toys, with the new character Lilypad, a tablet device, disrupting the toys' relationship with their owner Bonnie.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →