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Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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Windhoek Observer
Jeronimo Kateya From the ancient canals of Wuzhen to Windhoek’s digital ambitions, Beijing’s message yesterday was clear: the future of the internet must be open, shared, and inclusive. …
Wuzhen 2026 Summit bets on open source: What it means for NamibiaThe Namibian
… The 2027 event has already been awarded to Beijing. “This council decision today means we’re able to deliver our World Athletics Championships in Asia, Africa, and Europe over its next three editions,” the Briton added. …
‘Kenya’s moment’ as Nairobi to host 2029 world athletics champs in African firstWindhoek Observer
… Decolonisation succeeds not by rejecting global interaction, but by grounding African education firmly in its own communal-relational worldview. *Jeronimo Kateya is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Digital Communication at the Communication University of China, Beijing, …
Decolonising African educational philosophy: Nkrumah’s Ubuntu ontology-epistemology against Cartesian individualism for African cultural identityThe Namibian
… It marks the latest move in Beijing’s attempts to reinvigorate the world’s second largest economy as it faces issues including trade tensions with the West, the impact of the Iran war and an aging population. …
China to pump $54bn into state banks and insurers to boost economyThe Namibian
… In April, Taiwan accused Beijing of trying to derail its President Lai Ching-te’s travel to Eswatini by pressuring nearby countries to revoke overflight permits. …
China advises its citizens to leave Taiwan ally Eswatini over ‘security risks’The Namibian
In A delightful display of administrative schizophrenia, Windhoek manages to combine the heavy-handed state capitalism of Beijing with the discredited market fundamentalism of 1980s Westminster. …
Wobbling Between Beijing and ThatcherismWindhoek Observer
Patience Makwele China has pledged additional grant funding, expanded market access for Namibian exports and stronger investment cooperation following President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s state visit to Beijing, with both countries elevating bilateral relations to what Beijing desc …
China pledges grants, market access after NNN visitThe Namibian
Military cooperation between China and Namibia continues to deepen following president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s recent state visit to Beijing. …
China hails growing military ties with NamibiaNew Era
BEIJING – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah did not travel nearly 12 000 kilometres to the world’s second largest economy, China, to sign agreements or strengthen diplomatic ties alone. …
Inside Presidency’s Kitty: ChinaThe Namibian
… In the half-hour speech, delivered three months before the midterm elections, he said he had declassified hundreds of intelligence files which supported his claims that Beijing had tried to sway the election in Biden’s favour. …
Trump alleges ‘shocking vulnerabilities’ in US election security ahead of midtermsThe 2026 World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, China (November 2–5) will focus on open source and openness in digital development. For Namibia, pursuing a National Digital Strategy and positioning itself as a hub for green data and creative tech, the emphasis on open source lowers barriers for countries to become builders rather than consumers of AI.
8 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The 2026 World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, China (November 2–5) will focus on open source and openness in digital development. For Namibia, pursuing a National Digital Strategy and positioning itself as a hub for green data and creative tech, the emphasis on open source lowers barriers for countries to become builders rather than consumers of AI.
8 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Nairobi will host the 2029 World Outdoor Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to host the event after beating competition from London, Munich, and Rome. World Athletics announced the decision Tuesday, with the 2031 championships to be held in Munich and the 2027 edition in Beijing.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An article argues that Western Cartesian rationalism embedded in African formal education erodes indigenous identity, and advocates embedding Ubuntu-based communal epistemologies into curricula to revitalise African intangible cultural heritage and counter colonial epistemic legacies.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
China's finance ministry is pumping 360 billion yuan ($53.6 billion) into eight state-owned banks and insurance companies to strengthen their financial capabilities and boost economic growth amid trade tensions, geopolitical pressures, and demographic challenges.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
China's foreign ministry has advised its citizens to leave Eswatini due to "security risks," citing rampant cyber fraud and gambling-related criminal activity, as 40 Chinese nationals were detained after arrests at alleged illegal online gambling centres.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian argues that government simultaneously practices state capitalism (awarding contracts to state-owned enterprises without competitive bidding) and 1980s-style market fundamentalism, exemplified by the Public Assets Management Agency's plan to commercialise public housing and issue 30-day eviction notices to retired civil servants.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Following President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's state visit to Beijing, China has pledged additional grant funding, expanded market access for Namibian exports, and stronger investment cooperation. The countries have elevated bilateral relations to a "China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era," with cooperation to deepen in agriculture, education, healthcare, trade, mining and industrialisation.
29 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Following President Nandi-Ndaitwah's state visit to Beijing, Chinese defence attaché Li Shujun said military cooperation between China and Namibia has strengthened through practical cooperation, military exchanges and training, with the two countries' leaders reaching consensus on expanding bilateral relations. China's defence policy remains defensive and guided by principles of not seeking hegemony, Li said.
27 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah completed a seven-day state visit to China aimed at persuading the country to help Namibia build manufacturing and processing industries rather than exporting raw minerals. The visit culminated in nine cooperation instruments and elevation of bilateral ties to a Namibia-China Community with a shared future, focusing on long-term development and strategic cooperation.
21 July 2026 · New Era →
US President Donald Trump alleged in a primetime White House address that China interfered in the 2020 election and accessed voter data in 18 states, though the US intelligence community has previously concluded China did not interfere in that election and Trump presented no evidence of data misuse.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address alleging "shocking vulnerabilities" in American voting systems and accusing China of interfering in the 2020 election and acquiring voter data from 18 states. The US intelligence community has previously concluded China did not interfere in the 2020 election, and Trump did not present evidence that China used the information to alter voting systems or influence outcomes.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
During President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's state visit to China, Meatco and the Namibian government are negotiating the resumption of beef exports to the Chinese market and exploring Chinese investment in Namibia's meat value chain.
15 July 2026 · New Era →
During a State visit to Beijing, President Nandi-Ndaitwah and President Xi Jinping elevated bilateral relations and committed to cooperation through technology transfer, technical collaboration and project partnerships across trade, education, health, vocational training and other sectors, with China pledging to encourage Chinese investment and support industrialisation, agricultural modernisation and Vision 2030.
13 July 2026 · New Era →
During President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's state visit to Beijing in July, Namibia and China signed agreements and memoranda covering economic partnership, healthcare, education, green minerals, tourism and agriculture, elevating bilateral relations to a Namibia-China Community with a Shared Future for the New Era.
13 July 2026 · Informanté →
A powerful typhoon has made landfall in China, the second storm to hit the country in a week, with nearly two million people evacuated from affected areas. The storm has killed at least 17 people in the Philippines and triggered significant disruptions including flight cancellations and school closures across Chinese provinces.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian's editorial argues that President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's visit to China offers an opportunity for Namibia to learn from Beijing's economic reforms in artificial intelligence, agriculture, and energy, while remaining cautious about China's record on human rights and debt practices in developing countries.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece contends that Namibia's economy relies on extractive mining—exporting unprocessed uranium without refining, fabricating, or building reactors domestically—and that this approach represents "economic surrender" rather than an industrial policy. The author urges Namibia to treat uranium as a strategic asset and develop domestic capabilities in reactor physics and radiation safety.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah concluded a week-long state visit to China, with both nations agreeing to elevate bilateral relations to a "Namibia–China Community with a Shared Future for the New Era" and expanding cooperation across trade, investment, industrialisation, infrastructure, security and people-to-people exchanges.
11 July 2026 · Informanté →
Following President Nandi-Ndaitwah's state visit to Beijing, Namibia and China issued a joint statement committing to expanded cooperation in critical minerals including uranium, lithium and rare earth elements, with focus on local processing and value addition rather than raw material exports. The agreement also covers oil and gas, renewable energy, agriculture, infrastructure, technology transfer and skills development to support Namibia's industrialisation and economic growth.
10 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on Chinese investors to partner with Namibia in building processing industries and creating jobs, saying the country must move beyond exporting raw minerals towards investment, industrialisation, manufacturing and technology transfer. She said Namibia's mineral deposits including uranium, diamonds, lithium, copper and rare earth minerals must be used to create greater economic benefits for Namibians.
10 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told the Namibia-China Business Forum in Beijing that Namibia seeks partnerships focused on processing plants, manufacturing, and technology transfer rather than raw material extraction. She said local beneficiation is a government priority given Namibia's mineral wealth, high unemployment, and poverty, and invited Chinese investment in processing facilities, renewable energy, agriculture, and digital infrastructure.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met representatives of Sinomine Resources Group, Lovol Agricultural Equipment, China National Chemical Engineering Corporation and the China-Africa Development Fund in Beijing to discuss potential partnerships, industrial cooperation and investment opportunities aligned with Namibia's development priorities.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Olympian Dan Craven, who operates Onguza Bicycles out of Omaruru, launched Africa's first 32-inch bicycle range in Windhoek. Craven argues the larger wheel standard, which is emerging in mountain bike and gravel cycling markets, suits Namibian terrain and has applications for events like the Desert Dash.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
China received N$3.1 billion (25.2%) of Namibia's exports in May 2026, overtaking South Africa's 18.7% share for the first time in decades. The shift coincides with President Nandi-Ndaitwah's July 2026 state visit to Beijing, which produced agreements on infrastructure, green hydrogen, agriculture, and market access.
9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with Guangdong province leadership on Monday as part of her official state visit to China, with both sides expressing confidence the visit would deepen bilateral relations. The president chose Guangzhou as her entry point because of its economic importance and to create opportunities for Namibia's business delegation.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arrived in Guangzhou for a state visit to China from 5–11 July 2026 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, to strengthen the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership. The visit includes meetings with senior Chinese leaders and discussions on cooperation in trade, investment, mining, renewable energy, green hydrogen, manufacturing, agriculture, and other areas aligned with Namibia's development priorities.
5 July 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has arrived in Guangzhou for an official state visit to China from 5 to 11 July 2026, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. The visit aims to deepen economic cooperation and bilateral relations between the two countries.
5 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is departing for China on Saturday for a week-long state visit (6–10 July) at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation in trade, investment, renewable energy, agriculture, education, and other sectors. The visit includes industry visits in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, agricultural engagements in Chengdu, and high-level bilateral meetings in Beijing.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will undertake a State Visit to China from 5 to 11 July 2026 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, aimed at deepening cooperation in trade, investment, industrialisation and strategic development sectors. The visit will include high-level talks with Chinese leaders and provincial authorities, with discussions focusing on mining, renewable energy, green hydrogen, manufacturing, agriculture and digital innovation.
4 July 2026 · Informanté →
Windhoek's infrastructure cannot keep pace with migration from rural areas and other towns, creating housing backlogs and informal settlements. The government lacks a clearly defined central budget to address this market failure, leaving the city to absorb a national demand with local resources.
21 June 2026 · The Namibian →