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Order a long-term news report on Botswana
Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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Windhoek Observer
… Botswana and Mozambique are also expected to face economic challenges, with their economies projected to contract by 0.7% and 0.2%, respectively, in 2025 before recovering in subsequent years. …
IMF projects economic growth to reach 2.7% by 2027Windhoek Observer
Staff Writer Famous Brands expects earnings per share to decline by up to 33% in the six months ended 31 August 2026, following a R40.9 million goodwill impairment linked to its Botswana business. …
Famous Brands earnings hit by Botswana impairmentNamibian Sun
… Our database shows people coming from Botswana, Angola, Malawi. We have someone coming from Canada. …
Balcony Mix Africa pushes for music and cultural exchangeThe Namibian
Stars FC are looking to give Orlando Pirates a bitter pill to swallow when the two sides clash in the CAF Champions League encounter on Saturday in Gaborone, Botswana. …
Stars lock sights on Pirates’ scalpWindhoek Observer
… Capricorn Group’s pre-provision profit declined by 0.8%, with its Botswana operations facing liquidity constraints, higher funding costs and restrictions on lending rates. …
Banks’ profit growth driven by lower bad-debt provisionsWindhoek Observer
… The country mined 2.1 million carats during the year, placing its average production value per carat above that of major diamond producers such as Botswana, Angola and South Africa. …
Namibia diamonds fetch US$344 per carat in 2025Windhoek Observer
… South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zimbabwe were among the main destinations for Namibian exports. …
Namibia records N$1.2 billion trade deficit with AfricaWindhoek Observer
Staff Writer Capricorn Group has announced the appointment of Tsaone Raboloko as managing director of Bank Gaborone, its banking subsidiary in Botswana, effective 9 October 2026, following the successful completion of the recruitment process and regulatory approval. …
Raboloko appointed as managing director of Bank GaboroneWindhoek Observer
… ty (SADC) Secretariat and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have strengthened their strategic partnership to advance regional integration, industrialisation, infrastructure development and sustainable financing following a Strategic Engagement Mission held in Gaborone, Botswana …
SADC, AFDB strengthen strategic partnershipThe Namibian
… The disease has also affected several southern African countries, including Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. …
‘It was not me’The South African Feedlot Association has decided not to support imports of live cattle and beef products from Namibia and Botswana due to concerns over foot-and-mouth disease, citing the need to protect South Africa's livestock industry and international beef export markets.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →
The South African Feedlot Association has decided not to support imports of live cattle and beef products from Namibia and Botswana due to concerns over foot-and-mouth disease, citing the need to protect South Africa's livestock industry and international beef export markets.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia will participate in the inaugural Fifa U/15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 22 to 31 October, alongside more than 180 Fifa member associations. Head coach Woody Jacobs says the tournament offers young players valuable exposure and will help guide the country's long-term football development plans.
13 hours ago · New Era →
Namibia's quarterly diamond production declined to 495,000 carats in the quarter ending 30 September, compared to 531,000 carats a year earlier, according to De Beers production figures. Year-to-date production for the first nine months reached 1.58 million carats, down 3% from 1.62 million carats in the same period of 2025.
17 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
During September and October, 1219 students from twelve Namibian schools participated in the Curiosity Cube, a mobile science lab run by Merck employees and University of Namibia volunteers, where students conducted interactive experiments in synthetic biology and STEM learning.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Choppies Namibia is running a competition until December offering shoppers a chance to win their share of N$1 million in prizes, including weekly draws at each of its 25 stores with cash prizes ranging from N$40,000 to N$120,000 and a Toyota Vitz as the grand prize.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Schalk Erasmus, a director of Paratus Namibia Holdings Limited, sold 10,440 ordinary shares on 14 October 2026 at N$12.35 per share for N$128,934. Anglo American executives also acquired shares under the company's Share Incentive Plan on the London Stock Exchange.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Neckartal Dam outside Keetmanshoop has overflowed twice in two years while Windhoek's supply dams stood at 57.7%, with the Omatako Dam at 12.7%. Namibia ranks fifth out of 14 southern African markets for natural water resources, but the difficulty is where that water falls and where it flows to, with most rainfall lost to evaporation and water storage concentrated in the south and far north while the economy has grown in the centre and on the coast.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Two people died when an SUV had a tyre burst and overturned on the B1 road in Zambezi region on Saturday morning. The vehicle was carrying 10 University of Namibia staff members travelling to Botswana when the accident occurred at around 07h00, and other passengers suffered serious to minor injuries.
17 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian diamonds are selling at almost four times the global average price—US$343.88 per carat versus US$93.43 globally—with the country producing 2.1 million carats valued at US$721.5 million in 2025 according to Kimberley Process statistics. Despite smaller production volumes, Namibia achieves higher per-carat values than major producers including Botswana, Angola, Russia, and Canada, reflecting the quality of its stones.
17 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Zambezi region has been selected to host Miss Namibia 2027, following Omaheke's hosting earlier this year. Governor Dorothy Kabula said the pageant platform will showcase the region's people, culture, tourism attractions, businesses and investment opportunities to Namibia and the world.
17 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The International Monetary Fund forecasts Namibia's real GDP growth will increase from 1.7% in 2025 to 2.0% in 2026 and 2.7% in 2027, showing gradual improvement but remaining below the sub-Saharan African regional average of 4.5% annually.
16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Famous Brands expects earnings per share to fall between 13% and 7% (ranging 157–205 cents versus 236 cents previously) in the six months to 31 August 2026, driven primarily by a R40.9 million goodwill impairment linked to its Botswana retail operation. The impairment follows the company's decision to sell a 21% stake in its Botswana unit, aligning with its capital-light expansion strategy outside South Africa.
16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
South Africa's Major League DJs are bringing Balcony Mix Africa to Windhoek's Wanderers Stadium on Saturday, featuring local and international acts including DJ Maphorisa, Oscar Mbo, and Namibian DJs Kandy, DJ Erro and DJ Dreas. The event aims to create opportunities for Namibian talent and strengthen cultural exchange through music and collaboration between Namibian and South African artists.
16 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Stars FC will face Orlando Pirates in the first leg of a CAF Champions League tie on Saturday in Gaborone, Botswana. Head coach Gerald Guther says the team is focused on competing for a victory and positioning itself well ahead of the return match in Johannesburg.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's major listed banks recorded divergent performances in the first half of 2026. FirstRand Namibia's profit after tax grew 9.3% to N$1.078 billion, driven by lower bad-debt provisions following loan-book clean-up and N$683 million in write-offs, while SBN Holdings boosted pre-provision profit 5.1% through 17.4% loan growth partly supported by a N$2 billion Ministry of Finance facility.
15 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia produced diamonds worth US$721.5 million in 2025, mined 2.1 million carats at an average value of US$343.88 per carat, placing its per-carat value above major producers Botswana, Angola, and South Africa. The country exported 2.05 million carats valued at US$578.5 million.
15 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia recorded a N$1.2 billion trade deficit with the rest of Africa in August 2026, with exports of N$6 billion and imports of N$7.2 billion. Southern African countries accounted for 96.9% of Namibian exports to Africa and 97.5% of imports from the continent.
14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Capricorn Group has appointed Tsaone Raboloko as managing director of Bank Gaborone, its Botswana banking subsidiary, effective 9 October 2026. The appointment follows regulatory approval and comes as Bank Gaborone undergoes restructuring after recording an N$113 million loss in the year ended 30 June.
14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Southern African Development Community and the African Development Bank have strengthened their strategic partnership to advance regional integration, industrialisation, infrastructure development and sustainable financing, following a Strategic Engagement Mission in Gaborone. SADC's executive secretary emphasised the importance of transforming natural resources into inclusive economic growth through industrialisation and value addition.
14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Adriaan Louw, a commercial farmer whose mother's farm at Graswater in ||Kharas was the first to detect foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) last month, denies allegations that he smuggled livestock into Namibia or illegally vaccinated animals. The outbreak is Namibia's first in the primary commercial livestock zone in 60 years, and as of 5 October had reached 127 cases across 15 farms.
11 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia recorded a trade deficit of N$3.9 billion in August, with exports at N$12.7 billion and imports at N$16.6 billion, an improvement from the N$5.9 billion deficit in July. Mining products, particularly uranium, dominated exports, while France emerged as the largest export destination and South Africa the leading source of imports.
9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian financial services group Capricorn is taking an 81.6% stake in South African specialist asset financier Centrafin, valued at R788.3 million in enterprise value, as part of its strategy to diversify revenue beyond Namibia and Botswana and expand into the South African market.
8 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, South Africa and Tanzania launched the Vulture Safe Zone Alliance and guidelines at a virtual Global Flyways Summit on 11 September, responding to alarming declines in African vulture populations, which have plummeted by 80 to 97% over the last five decades due to poisoning, human-wildlife conflict, infrastructure collisions and habitat loss.
8 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Six of the eight cheetahs Namibia sent to India as part of Project Cheetah have died, with male cheetah Gaurav, the last Namibian male at Kuno National Park, passing away in late September at age 10. The project has successfully re-established 55 cheetahs across India, including 36 born at Kuno National Park, with 16 living in the wild.
8 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Capricorn Group Limited has made a binding offer to acquire an 81.6% initial stake in Centrafin, a South African specialist equipment rental and asset financing business, for an enterprise value of R788.3 million, with an option to acquire the remaining 100% over five years.
8 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Simonis Storm warns that Namibia's draft Welwitschia Fund Bill, which is set to be tabled in Parliament this month, is "not ready to enact" due to missing critical formulas and governance safeguards. The firm cited concerns including unspecified petroleum deposit and withdrawal parameters, a fixed revenue threshold that could halt savings during downturns, and excessive concentration of powers in the finance minister without parliamentary checks.
8 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Former African Stars FC director of football Ricardo Mannetti calls on the club to put up a strong performance against Orlando Pirates in their CAF Champions League encounter, with matches scheduled for October 17 in Gaborone and October 24 in Johannesburg.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Zambezi region has been chosen to host the Miss Namibia 2027 national beauty pageant, with Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi receiving the honour from the outgoing host region Omaheke. Kabula-Simushi said the event will showcase the region's natural beauty and cultural diversity to Namibians and international visitors.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
According to Namibia Statistics Agency's 2023 Population and Housing Census, Kavango West, Ohangwena and Omaheke recorded the highest fertility rates, with women averaging more than five children each, while Namibia's overall total fertility rate stood at 3.897 children per woman, with marked differences between rural areas at 5.027 and urban areas at 3.166.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's U20 men's football head coach Lucky Shipanga has called for no changes to the current squad following their fourth-place finish and Fair Play award at the Cosafa Cup. Shipanga says the NFA youth technical department is developing a plan to monitor the players' development through structured programmes, friendly matches, and regional and international competitions.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →