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The Namibian
… We received our official competition bowls from the Namibia National Olympic Committee, with each player receiving a red and a blue set as required for competition.” Competition: Men’s Singles: Australia, Jersey, Cook Islands, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Botswana. …
Experienced Namibian bowlers eye podium finishWindhoek Observer
… Walvis Bay serves as the principal maritime gateway for several landlocked countries, including Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. …
The port that reveals why Africa has yet to fully understand the true nature of powerThe Namibian
… Mwiya said Namibia remains among only a handful of southern African countries with a structured national rewards policy. “Currently it is only Namibia, Botswana and South Africa that reward athletes through such a policy. …
Govt rewards athletes with N$774 000New Era
… The recent aviation licence applications coincide with the government’s renewed drive to restore the national airline through the Botswana partnership. …
Namibia Air takes offWindhoek Observer
… 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. …
Namibia Air proposes fares below N$2 000 for regional flights as carrier nears launchThe Namibian
… n a statement on its website on Friday that its ministry of correctional services has signed an agreement on cooperation in correctional services with Namibia to advance the interstate transfer of sentenced offenders, while building on the recent agreement concluded with Botswana …
Namibia waits for SA prisoner transfer lawNew Era
… 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. …
Kanalelo returns with Stars in his eyesWindhoek Observer
… ReconAfrica is exploring the Damara Fold Belt and Kavango Rift Basin in the Kalahari Desert covering parts of northeastern Namibia, southeastern Angola and northwestern Botswana. …
ReconAfrica reports first hydrocarbons at Kavango West 1X wellThe Namibian
… His remarks follow Botswana’s minister in the presidency, Moeti Mohwasa, telling Botswana’s parliament on Friday that Anglo American had concluded a competitive sale process involving three shortlisted bidders and had identified the Global Diamond Consortium as its preferred bidd …
Mines minister Amutse denies Namibia losing De Beers stake bidThe Namibian
… This week, top policy analysts from Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe gathered in Johannesburg to explore how cost-benefit analysis can help governments achieve far better outcomes with existing resources. …
How Can Every Dollar Deliver the Greatest Benefit for Namibia?Bowling national team head coach Axel Krahenbuhl says his players' international experience and thorough preparation position them to compete at the Commonwealth Games from 23 July to 2 August in Glasgow, Scotland.
45 min ago · The Namibian →
Bowling national team head coach Axel Krahenbuhl says his players' international experience and thorough preparation position them to compete at the Commonwealth Games from 23 July to 2 August in Glasgow, Scotland.
45 min ago · The Namibian →
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.
5 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The government distributed N$774 000 to athletes and coaches for medal-winning performances in the first quarter of 2026 across athletics, wrestling, full contact, inline hockey and Special Olympics Namibia. The Namibia Sports Commission said rewards are distributed under a Cabinet-approved 2018 policy based on defined criteria, replacing an ad hoc system that existed before 2018.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Namibia has joined an initiative with seven other southern African countries to use cost-benefit analysis to help governments achieve better outcomes with limited budgets. The tool translates economic, social, and environmental costs and benefits into present-day dollars, allowing policymakers to compare policy alternatives and prioritise spending.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's total trade with South Africa reached N$86 billion in 2025, with imports of N$57.84 billion against exports of N$29.21 billion, reflecting a persistent trade deficit driven by structural industrial gaps, according to the Minister of International Relations and Trade at the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission meeting.
18 July 2026 · Informanté →
France's ambassador to Namibia hosted a Bastille Day event at her residence in Windhoek, attended by the minister of international relations and trade. Both nations reaffirmed their long-standing friendship, with Namibia's minister noting France was among the first European countries to recognize Swapo and highlighting shared commitment to economic cooperation and sustainable development.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece compares school feeding programmes in Botswana—which provide balanced, consistent meals throughout the day—with Namibia's struggling feeding programmes, and calls on the Namibian education minister to study Botswana's system.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi hosted Botswana Vice President Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe at the Port of Walvis Bay to reaffirm commitment to strengthening regional trade and economic integration through the Botswana Dry Port and Trans-Kalahari Corridor.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the 2026 Effective Communicators Conference in Swakopmund, calling on government and private sector communicators to champion truth and support the implementation of the Sixth National Development Plan. She emphasized that communication is central to democratic governance and social cohesion, and that communicators must counter misinformation and disinformation in an age of artificial intelligence and digital platforms.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the 2026 Effective Communicators Conference in Swakopmund, calling on government and private sector communicators to lead the fight against misinformation and disinformation, particularly as artificial intelligence and digital platforms expand. She framed strategic communication as central to democratic governance, social cohesion, and implementation of Namibia's Sixth National Development Plan.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi cautioned that misinformation and weak public communication risk undermining implementation of Namibia's Sixth National Development Plan, and said government communicators must ensure accurate information reaches the public to build trust and deliver on national priorities.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi cautioned that misinformation and weak public communication could undermine implementation of Namibia's Sixth National Development Plan, stating that government communicators must ensure accurate information reaches the public and serve as champions of truth against disinformation.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has extinguished a wildfire in the Khorixas area of Kunene Region after several days of firefighting operations. The fire affected 19,353 hectares of land in the region this year, and the ministry is urging the public to handle fire responsibly and cooperate during firefighting operations.
16 July 2026 · Informanté →
A new WHO Global Status Report on Cancer warns that cancer is an increasing global crisis with the greatest growth expected in low- and middle-income countries. In Namibia, the report's ABC-DO study found significant disparities in breast cancer survival rates across racial groups, with white women at 84%, mixed-race women at 69%, and black women at 45%, linked to delays in diagnosis and treatment access.
16 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has been included among six African countries whose citizens will be allowed to visit Brazil without a visitor visa from 2026. The exemption is expected to strengthen tourism, business and cultural ties between the countries, though travellers will still need to meet Brazil's immigration requirements.
15 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Football Association is seeking formal government commitment to pursue a regional bid to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations alongside South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. The NFA says its main infrastructure challenge is ensuring a CAF-compliant stadium is ready by 2028.
15 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An editorial argues that while the Eighth Parliament has been active in debate, oversight and legislation during its session, the country's fundamental economic shift due to offshore oil and gas, green hydrogen projects and critical minerals demand requires Parliament to evolve its legislative agenda with equal ambition.
15 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
PDM president McHenry Venaani has called on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to procure 1,000 high-yield dairy cattle and launch a comprehensive national dairy revitalisation programme centred on the Vhungu Vhungu Dairy Farm in Kavango East, citing food security, reduced import dependence, and job creation as aims.
15 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A wildfire in the Linyanti area of the Zambezi Region, which broke out over the weekend near the Namibia–Botswana border, was extinguished after a prolonged firefighting operation by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism supported by community members. The blaze burned approximately 7,340 hectares with no human fatalities or losses of wildlife or livestock recorded.
14 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Football Association's hopes of co-hosting the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations with South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe depend on government formal commitment and ensuring stadiums are ready by 2028. The NFA secretary general said Namibia meets several CAF infrastructure requirements but its main challenge is having a CAF-compliant stadium available.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Members of Parliament have launched stakeholder consultations from 13 to 31 July 2026 to examine the health impact of hubbly bubbly (hookah) use on Namibian youth in several regions. Previous oversight visits to Hardap, Khomas, and Erongo regions in August 2024 found widespread use among learners, with concerns about addiction, academic performance, and mixing hookah with alcohol or drugs.
14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The government is rolling out a N$1.5-billion fencing project in the ||Kharas region to protect Namibia's foot-and-mouth disease-free status as outbreaks spread in South Africa and Botswana. The veterinary fencing aims to strengthen FMD defences, create buffer zones, and protect beef exports to markets like the European Union and China.
12 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 →
Julien Alfred won the 200m at the Monaco Diamond League in 21.51 seconds, placing her third on the all-time 200m list behind Florence Griffith Joyner and Shericka Jackson. Emmanuel Wanyonyi clocked a world's best in the men's 1,000m with 2:11.83, surpassing Noah Ngeny's previous mark from 1999.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →