… On the regional front, the airline intends to operate routes linking Namibia with destinations such as Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa, Luanda in Angola, Gaborone and Francistown in Botswana, Victoria Falls and Harare in Zimbabwe and Lusaka in Zambia. …
… Regional routes being considered include Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa, Luanda in Angola, Gaborone and Francistown in Botswana, Victoria Falls and Harare in Zimbabwe, and Lusaka and Livingstone in Zambia. …
… Ngurare made the remarks after representing President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Summit in Luanda, Angola, where leaders discussed peace, dialogue and international cooperation as drivers of development. …
… Namibia already has prisoner transfer arrangements with Angola and Botswana, while the newly signed agreement with South Africa is intended to establish a similar framework once the necessary legislation is in place. …
Staff Reporter INFORMAL trade at the Angola-Namibia border is thriving — as it has for many years — but complaints of alleged mistreatment of Namibian traders and visitors by Angolan police officers are also mounting, mostly at Santa Clara, opposite Oshikango in the border town o …
… The goal is for African Stars to become a dominant force not only in Namibia but throughout the SADC region.” He said the club wants to measure itself against the continent’s respected outfits from Botswana, Angola, South Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho and Zimbabwe. …
… Born at Lubango, Angola, the kwaito and Afro-pop star used to dominate the local showbiz scene as part of the now-disbanded popular duo Exit and Mushe. …
… He said the experience demonstrated that peace was achievable even after deep divisions and that African countries must prioritise unity to unlock development opportunities. “We thank the two presidents, in this case our president and the president of Angola, for this platform, b …
An opinion piece argues that Walvis Bay's significance lies not in the port itself but in control over maritime trade routes and the geopolitical power that grants—a principle South Africa understood when it retained sovereignty for four years after Namibia's 1990 independence.
An opinion piece argues that Walvis Bay's significance lies not in the port itself but in control over maritime trade routes and the geopolitical power that grants—a principle South Africa understood when it retained sovereignty for four years after Namibia's 1990 independence.
Five years after Air Namibia's collapse, Namibia Air has filed aviation licence applications to operate passenger and cargo services domestically, regionally and internationally, with the government aiming to launch the fully operational joint airline with Botswana by the end of 2026 and Ethiopian Airlines as the strategic operating partner.
Namibia Air (Pty) Ltd has proposed one-way ticket prices below N$2,000 on regional routes, with Windhoek-Johannesburg flights estimated at N$1,881.88 and Windhoek-Cape Town at approximately N$1,939.08, excluding airport taxes and security charges. The carrier is seeking Transport Commission approval to operate scheduled and non-scheduled passenger and cargo services, with actual fares to vary by demand, booking periods, and operational factors under a dynamic pricing model.
Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, speaking after the UN Alliance of Civilizations Summit in Angola, called for Africa to achieve economic liberation so that the continent's resources create jobs and opportunities for its people, particularly youth. He stressed that lasting peace is the foundation for economic growth and that young Africans must lead efforts to transform the continent's economies.
Namibia and South Africa have signed an agreement to allow mutual transfer of sentenced prisoners between the countries, but transfers cannot occur until South Africa passes enabling legislation expected by mid-2027. Namibia has already finalised its side of the arrangement.
Namibian traders and visitors at the Angola-Namibia border are organizing a peaceful demonstration to lodge complaints of alleged mistreatment by Angolan police officers, particularly at Santa Clara opposite Oshikango. Residents report confiscation of goods, unauthorized fines without receipts, and vehicle impounding despite following border-crossing rules.
Ronnie Kanalelo has signed a two-year deal to manage African Stars for a second time, with ambitions to transform the NPFL champions into a competitive force in the CAF Champions League and across the SADC region through youth development and raising playing standards.
Kwaito and Afro-pop artist Albert Uulenga (Mushe), a former Namibian male artist of the year, will perform at the Old School & Music Festival at Soweto parking in Katutura from Friday to Sunday, playing hits from his days in the duo Exit and Mushe.
Prime Minister Ngurare represented President Nandi-Ndaitwah at the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Summit in Angola, emphasizing reconciliation, youth empowerment, and economic cooperation as key outcomes. Ngurare cited examples of religious leaders who overcame past violence to become peace advocates, arguing that African countries must prioritize unity to enable development.
A new book by Mathias Ngwangwama explores Cuca Tops FC's rise from Rundu to Namibia's top football division, tracing the club's journey from informal formation in 1970 to its 1987 promotion to the Namibia National Super League. The author, who has a background in business management, examines the high-performance culture and organisational excellence that enabled the club to succeed despite significant resource constraints.
A new book by Mathias Ngwangwama traces Cuca Tops FC's journey from informal formation in 1970 to promotion to the Namibia National Super League at the end of 1987, framing the club's success as a story of high-performance culture, resilience, and organisational excellence rather than purely sporting achievement.
A 32-year-old Angolan woman was allegedly gang-raped by three unknown suspects in Oshitukathitu village, Outapi Constituency, Omusati Region, on Friday around 21:00. Police have not yet arrested any suspects.
Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd has successfully produced hydrocarbons to surface during production testing at its Kavango West 1X discovery well in northeastern Namibia, the company says, marking the first hydrocarbons ever produced to surface from an onshore well in the country. The Canadian firm, together with partners BW Energy (20% working interest) and NAMCOR (10% carried working interest), completed testing of three zones in the Elandshoek Formation, with the uppermost zone producing natural gas during flow tests.
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy dismissed reports that Namibia has lost its bid to acquire a stake in De Beers, calling circulating information "misleading and incorrect," after Botswana's minister said Anglo American had selected the Global Diamond Consortium as its preferred bidder for the diamond producer's sale.
Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has reiterated Namibia's call for the lifting of the United States embargo on Cuba, stating the Cuban people deserve to live in peace, harmony and with human dignity. He also reaffirmed Namibia's support for the self-determination of Palestinian and Western Saharan peoples.
The Lobito Corridor railway project, linking Angola's Atlantic coast to the Democratic Republic of Congo, has reached financial close on a US$753 million funding package to upgrade and expand the 1,300-kilometre transport route. Funding comprises US$553 million from the United States International Development Finance Corporation and US$200 million from the Development Bank of Southern Africa.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for deeper economic cooperation between Namibia and South Africa in energy, trade and regional development while opening the Fourth Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission Summit in Pretoria, and urged resolution of the long-standing Orange River boundary issue.
The Namibia University of Science and Technology and Angola's University of Namibe have formalised a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding focused on joint research, capacity building and academic exchange in STEM fields including marine biology, fisheries, aquaculture, agriculture, green hydrogen and mining.
Children, many believed to be from Angola, are increasingly visible on streets across Namibian towns seeking money, raising humanitarian concerns about child protection, exploitation, and trafficking. The editorial calls on Namibia and Angola to use their strong diplomatic relationship to jointly address the crisis.
The Lobito Corridor railway, linking mineral-rich DRC regions to Angola's port, is a key development focus for Angola, DRC, Zambia and partners including the US, which committed US$200 billion for infrastructure and pledged to mobilise an additional US$600 billion. The DRC's untapped mineral deposits are valued at over US$24 trillion.
Community members in Kavango East region's Hoha village achieved a successful winter vegetable harvest under the Adaptation to South-Western African Communities Project, with farmers receiving training in climate-smart agriculture, conservation agriculture, and organic soil enrichment methods. Local small-scale farmer Martina Ntjinano said the project skills have enabled her to produce food for household consumption and sale, reducing reliance on government drought relief.
Angolan prosecutors have asked a court to sentence two Russian nationals to 18 years in prison each and expel them after serving their terms in a terrorism case. The trial, running alongside a separate terrorism case in Namibia involving Jona Hangula, involves the Russians and two Angolan men, with prosecutors seeking varying sentences of 10–15 years for the Angolans.
Namibia's trade deficit narrowed to N$3.1 billion in May 2026, with exports of N$12.4 billion and imports of N$15.5 billion, an improvement from the N$4.4 billion deficit in April. Mining products, particularly uranium and diamonds, continued to dominate exports, while imports were driven by petroleum oils and nickel ores.
Minister Veikko Nekundi said Namibia is pursuing advanced Chinese road safety technology to reduce crashes at accident hotspots, following discussions during President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's State Visit to China. The government aims to introduce systems capable of preventing accidents at blind spots and complement existing enforcement measures such as speed cameras.
The State has applied for parts of the terrorism trial of Jona Hangula to be heard behind closed doors, citing security concerns. The prosecution is seeking to allow an FBI special agent to testify under an alias, in disguise, and with limited courtroom access.
The European Union has kept Namibia on its list of high-risk jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks. The designation requires EU banks and financial institutions to apply enhanced due diligence measures when dealing with individuals, companies and transactions linked to Namibia, and will affect cross-border banking and investment processes.
Namibia is home to 87 species of sharks, rays, skates and chimaeras, of which 29 are listed as threatened on the IUCN Red List. Despite their importance to marine ecosystems in maintaining balance and supporting fish stocks, research on these species in Namibia remains limited.
Namibia's Deputy Health Minister said some children were missed during polio outbreak response vaccination campaigns, despite achieving more than 90 percent coverage nationwide. The ministry is reviewing vaccination coverage, microplanning, team deployment, vaccine logistics, and other aspects of the campaign to ensure comprehensive protection against poliovirus transmission.
Anglo American PLC reported that its total tax and economic contribution in Namibia fell 21% to US$432 million (N$7.11 billion) in 2025, compared with US$545 million (N$8.97 billion) in 2024, with declines across wages, procurement, capital expenditure, and tax contributions.
Namibia has successfully interrupted transmission of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 following a nationwide vaccination campaign that reached more than 90% of targeted children, with no virus detected since 4 March 2026. The response was supported by more than N$76.5 million in financial aid from the WHO.