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Windhoek Observer
… Genetic sequencing later linked the virus to an outbreak in neighbouring Angola, underscoring the need for stronger cross-border disease surveillance. …
Namibia halts polio vaccinations after reaching 90% targetInformanté
… However, arrivals from South Africa and Angola declined, while other key markets such as Botswana and Zambia recorded slight increases. …
Namibia’s international tourist arrivals fall by 3.2%Windhoek Observer
… He said the VaGciriku trace their roots to areas along the Kwando and Zambezi rivers, extending into parts of present-day southeastern Zambia and northeastern Angola, before migrating southwards over time. …
‘Communal land remains state property’ – Sankwasa …minister says chiefs are only custodiansThe Namibian
… Most tourists to Namibia, nearly 75%, come from neighbouring countries, including South Africa, Angola, and Botswana. …
Visa regime change bites tourismThe Namibian
… My father also made sure we listened to kizomba and music from Angola. So music was always in the house, always in my ears, always in my heart. …
Alvarita on Music, Strength and PurposeInformanté
… CDC Africa had earlier warned about the potential for Ebola to spread to Namibia’s northern neighbours, Angola and Zambia. …
First Ebola case recorded in Europe as CDC Africa urges emergency treatment centres in the DRCInformanté
… Shoombe further raised concerns about uncontrolled cross-border livestock movement due to porous borders with Angola, noting that an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 Namibian cattle move between the two countries for grazing. …
FMD risk keeps Red Line in place, Shoombe confirmsThe Namibian
… Honourable Minister, distinguished Media Coordinators and Adjudicators,This year, we are adjudicating 28 entries from 11 of the 16 SADC Member States: Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. …
Barbara Lopi Highlights Journalism’s Role in Advancing SADC Regional IntegrationNew Era
… Spain has 164 vessels operating across the continent, including in Mozambique, Senegal, Morocco, Namibia, Angola and the Seychelles. …
470 African flags but foreign-controlledNew Era
An estimated 200 000 to 300 000 unrestrained cattle roaming the porous Namibia-Angola border annually, slow uptake of northern-based abattoirs and lack of alternative grazing areas are key stumbling blocks making it practically impossible to remove the redline in its current form …
‘Redline removal impossible’ … around 300 000 uncontrolled cattle at the Nam-Angola borderAn 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.
4 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
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.
4 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
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.
22 hours ago · New Era →
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.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
21 July 2026 · Informanté →
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.
21 July 2026 · New Era →
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.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
21 July 2026 · Informanté →
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.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
20 July 2026 · Informanté →
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.
20 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
18 July 2026 · Informanté →
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.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
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.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
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.
16 July 2026 · Informanté →
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.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
8 July 2026 · New Era →
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.
8 July 2026 · Informanté →
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.
8 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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.
7 July 2026 · New Era →
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.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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.
6 July 2026 · Informanté →
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.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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.
30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →