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The Namibian
… In what was a significant change in policy, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state on Sunday, along with Canada, Australia and Portugal. …
UK warns Israel not to retaliate against Palestinian statehood pushThe Namibian
… The United States, Canada, Australia and the United Arab Emirites were transformed by newcomers who brought skills, capital and ambition. …
How Namibia Can Grow from 3 to 10 million PeopleThe Namibian
Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, following similar moves by the UK, France and Canada, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said. …
Australia to recognise Palestinian state in SeptemberThe Namibian
… At a press conference yesterday, Theron thanked everyone involved in Namibia’s effort, saying that they are still fully focused on qualifying for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. …
‘Journey not over’ – TheronThe Namibian
… The winner of next Saturday’s final will gain direct entry to the 2027 Rugby World Cup, which is set to take place in Australia, although the runner-up will also have an outside chance of qualifying via an inter-continental repechage tournament.
Namibia into Africa Cup finalThe Namibian
… The desert truffles are also found in semi-arid areas of the world including the Arabian Peninsula, the Mediterranean basin, North Africa and Australia. …
An impromptu Kalahari-truffle picnicThe Namibian
Namibian motocross rider Zoe Waldschmidt recently competed in the FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross event in Australia, gaining valuable experience against top international competitors. …
Motocross: Waldschmidt learns a thing or two in AustraliaThe Namibian
… Namibia could also learn from Singapore, Cuba and Australia, which have the best state hospitals. …
Towards Proper Healthcarein NamibiaThe Namibian
… Here is where the likes of Italy, Australia, Canada, Spain, Germany and France compete. …
Sport Comment – The Davis Cup, explainedKai Havertz and Leroy Sane scored as Germany defeated the United States 2-1 in Chicago on Saturday in both teams' final World Cup warm-up game before the tournament began. Despite the loss, the US mounted a promising performance with chances to equalize, including a notable strike by Antonee Robinson from outside the box.
7 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane scored as Germany defeated the United States 2-1 in Chicago on Saturday in both teams' final World Cup warm-up game before the tournament began. Despite the loss, the US mounted a promising performance with chances to equalize, including a notable strike by Antonee Robinson from outside the box.
7 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Nine Asian Football Confederation teams have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition to feature 48 teams and be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The qualifiers include established contenders Australia, Japan, Iran, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iraq, as well as debutants Jordan and Uzbekistan.
1 June 2026 · Informanté →
Mexico defeated Australia 1-0 in a friendly at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles on Saturday, with defender Johan Vasquez scoring from a corner in the first half. Mexico will co-host the 2026 World Cup alongside the US and Canada.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting a quarter of the world's fertiliser supply, which the UN estimates could raise fertiliser prices 15–20% and push at least 45 million people into acute hunger. The article argues that dependence on fossil fuels for fertiliser production poses a greater threat to global food security than climate change.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Germany, four-time champions seeking to break their recent World Cup struggles after failing to advance from the group stage in both 2018 and 2022, will face Ivory Coast, Ecuador, and Curaçao in Group E at the 2026 World Cup in North America.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Four-time champions Germany will compete in Group E at the 2026 World Cup alongside 2023 Africa Cup of Nations champions Ivory Coast, Ecuador, and World Cup debutants Curacao, seeking to escape group-stage elimination after failing to advance in the last two tournaments.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
At the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev posted a time of 20.81sec in the men's 50m freestyle, faster than the world record of 20.88sec, though the record is not official as the event permits performance-enhancing substances. The time earned him a $1 million bonus, though athletics governing bodies have refused to recognize records from the competition.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's recent inclusion in China's zero-tariff market access arrangement marks a major development as trade relations between the countries deepen. In 2025, bilateral trade exceeded N$39 billion with China as Namibia's second-largest trading partner, with exports accounting for 18.1% of total exports (N$22.7 billion) driven primarily by uranium, nickel, cobalt, lead, and copper ores.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Jonas Vingegaard won stage seven of the Giro d'Italia on the Blockhaus climb, finishing 13 seconds ahead of Felix Gall. The two-time Tour de France champion moved to second overall, 3 minutes 17 seconds behind leader Afonso Eulalio, as he bids to complete a career sweep of the three Grand Tours.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Waylon Wentzel and Huipie van Wyk both exited the World Bowls Indoor Championships in Australia after the group stages, with Wentzel winning one of seven matches and van Wyk winning one of six matches.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
World record pole vaulter Armand Duplantis will headline the Diamond League season opener this weekend in Shanghai/Keqiao, joined by middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon, hurdler Karsten Warholm, sprinter Letsile Tebogo, and 100m hurdler Tobi Amusan. The 15-meet series will span four continents and 15 cities, culminating in the final in Brussels on September 4–5.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Paladin Energy says rising global nuclear energy demand and a uranium supply shortage are creating opportunities for the company to strengthen value from its uranium assets, including the Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia's Erongo region. The company is focused on increasing production while maintaining financial flexibility and benefiting from long-term uranium supply contracts.
7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia scored 46/100 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, dropping six places to 65th globally and recording its worst-ever performance. A criminal intelligence analyst outlines international anti-corruption policy options—including asset disclosure, whistleblower protection, extractive industry transparency, and fiscal openness—that Namibia could adopt to strengthen enforcement and accountability.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
All Blacks great Michael Jones told AFP that rugby union in New Zealand is losing the battle for "hearts and minds" to rugby league, particularly among Pacific islanders, citing league's stronger engagement with Pacific communities and more flexible eligibility rules compared to union's "archaic" three-year stand-down period.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A health education researcher argues that the migration of healthcare workers from poorer to wealthier countries is not simply driven by individual choice, but is shaped by colonial legacies and global inequality. Solutions require African governments to invest in local retention and working conditions, while high-income countries must reduce reliance on international recruitment and reform global knowledge hierarchies that devalue non-Western expertise.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Unam player McHenry Kambatuku says Namibian rugby development is skewed toward the senior national team, leaving gaps at youth levels that need urgent attention through school programmes, better coaching, and consistent competition opportunities. He argues that early exposure to rugby, strong coaching, and local business support are essential to build the sport from grassroots level up.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
Turkey qualified for the 2026 World Cup by defeating Kosovo 1-0 in their European play-off final on Tuesday, with a goal from Kerem Akturkoglu in the 53rd minute securing their first World Cup appearance since reaching the semi-finals in 2002. They will join the United States, Paraguay, and Australia in Group D, beginning their campaign against Australia on June 13.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Australia's Watford striker Nestory Irankunda scored twice as the Socceroos defeated World Cup qualifier Curacao 5-1 in Melbourne, securing a strong finish before heading to North America for the tournament. Curacao, the smallest nation ever to make a World Cup, face a difficult group including Germany, Ivory Coast and Ecuador.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Australia's prime minister Anthony Albanese announced the government will halve its 52-cent fuel sales tax for three months to help motorists cope with soaring petrol prices stemming from the Middle East war, at a cost of US$1.75 billion. The measure accompanies fuel conservation appeals and legislation to allow the government to underwrite shiploads of fuel, as some states and rural areas face shortages amid rising prices.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, his second consecutive victory, becoming the youngest driver to lead the F1 world championship standings at 19 years old with 72 points. The Italian benefited from a mid-race safety car to move ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri, who finished second, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in third.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Jordan Bos scored a late goal to give Australia a 1-0 victory over Cameroon in a friendly at Sydney's Stadium Australia, a confidence-boosting result ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Coach Tony Popovic used the match to assess new players, including two debutants, as Australia prepares for their Group D campaign.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →
China's foreign ministry warned that a US-led defence group's proposal to build an ammunition assembly and production facility in the Philippines would destabilize the Asia-Pacific region, saying it would "backfire." The Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience, which includes the US, Britain, Australia, Japan, and South Korea, agreed last week to assess funding for the facility.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's national men's football team has arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan, for the 2026 FIFA Series. The squad will face Kazakhstan tomorrow and Comoros on Saturday at the Astana Arena, bolstered by the arrival of three foreign-based players.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia fell from 103rd to 108th place out of 147 countries in the 2026 World Happiness Report. The report also found that life satisfaction among under-25s has declined sharply in countries including the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, with heavy social media use identified as a contributing factor.
23 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The world indoor athletics championships begin Friday in Torun, Poland, with notable competitions including Keely Hodgkinson aiming to win the women's 800m after setting an indoor world record, Armand Duplantis pursuing a fourth world indoor pole vault title, and high-quality fields in the women's high jump, men's 60m, and men's 3,000m.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Explosions struck Tehran following a night of bombing as US President Trump pressed allies to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz; the conflict, now in its third week, has spread to Lebanon and Iraq, displaced millions, and driven oil prices up five percent, though major allies including Britain, Germany, Japan, and Australia have refused military involvement.
18 March 2026 · New Era →
Former sprint champion Frank Fredericks warns young athletes to remain humble, avoid premature celebration of domestic success, and recognise they must compete at southern African, continental, and world levels to truly advance. Reflecting on his 1996 indoor 200m world record of 19.92 seconds, Fredericks emphasises the importance of sacrifice, coaching, and gratitude for the independence and opportunities that enable international competition.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the T20 World Cup final at home, with Sanju Samson scoring 89 and Jasprit Bumrah taking 4-15 to secure a dominant victory. India became the first team to defend the T20 World Cup title and to win it on home soil.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian lawmakers and child welfare experts are divided over whether to ban social media for children under 15, with supporters citing mental health and cyberbullying concerns while critics argue for evidence-based regulation rather than an outright ban. Experts also note that enforcement would be technically challenging given the ease of age verification manipulation.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said he would seek more consistency in selection during a challenging 2026 fixture list featuring the Nations Championship, a four-Test series against New Zealand, and an end-of-year tour, with less experimentation than the nine changes per game average in 2025.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →