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The Namibian
… Making it harder for US citizens to visit Namibia – even symbolically – risks discouraging exactly the visitors Namibia is trying to attract, at a time when the country is competing hard against Botswana, South Africa, and Kenya for the same long-haul safari market. …
Should Namibia Reciprocate on the US Visa Service Cut?Informanté
… She further revealed that lamb and mutton exports increased by an estimated 60.5%, from 215,610 kg in 2025 to 346,109 kg in 2026, with South Africa, Norway, the United Kingdom, Botswana and the Netherlands as the principal markets. …
Live cattle and sheep exports record strong growth in first half of 2026Windhoek Observer
… Within Africa, Namibia’s main export markets were South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nigeria. …
Trade deficit widens to N$5.5 billion in June, imports hit record highWindhoek Observer
… The expansion covers nine new routes including three domestic South African links connecting Johannesburg with Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth, in addition to six regional routes linking Johannesburg with Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo), Gaborone (Botswana), Windhoek …
Emirates and South African Airways expand codeshare partnershipWindhoek Observer
… Botswana illustrates prudent resource governance and institutional continuity. Mauritius demonstrates how investment in education and economic diversification can overcome geographical limitations. …
“A Luta Continua”: Has Africa forgotten what Samora Machel really meant?The Namibian
… Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security was conducting an awareness campaign in the area to introduce the roll-out of electronic identity (ID) documents. “We are facing the huge threat of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) spreading in the country from South Africa and Botswana …
Otjombinde youth fighting FMDNew Era
… Namibia is one of two invitational teams, alongside Botswana, competing in the Senior A division against some of South Africa’s strongest district sides. …
Namibia ready for stern test at SPAR national netball champsThe Namibian
… Shufu called for a border to be set up between Botswana and Kawedumu or Lyanshulu to strengthen ties with Botswana and shorten travel distances for trade and access to healthcare services. …
Sangwali left out in the cold – Mayeyi chiefNew Era
Following the completion of a comprehensive feasibility study, Namibia and Botswana are now poised to transition from planning to implementation of the landmark Trans-Kalahari Railway (TKR) project. …
N$264b Trans-Kalahari to create 10 000 jobs … Nam-Bots ready for implementation stageWindhoek Observer
CHAMWE KAIRA Botswana and Namibia have completed the feasibility study for the multi-billion-dollar Trans Kalahari Railway (TKR) project, paving the way for the next phase of implementation of the planned regional rail corridor. …
Namibia, Botswana complete feasibility study for Trans Kalahari Railway projectSprint stars Oblique Seville and Julien Alfred won their respective races on the opening day of the two-day Diamond League finals in Brussels on Friday, while pole vaulter Armand Duplantis withdrew due to a leg tightness and expressed uncertainty about competing in next week's World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Sprint stars Oblique Seville and Julien Alfred won their respective races on the opening day of the two-day Diamond League finals in Brussels on Friday, while pole vaulter Armand Duplantis withdrew due to a leg tightness and expressed uncertainty about competing in next week's World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek High School archers competing on Namibia's development and national teams helped the country secure an overall silver medal at the AGA African Federation Tournament in Lobatse, Botswana, from 12 to 15 August, with the teams collectively producing six medals.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Canadian oil and gas company announced a bought-deal public offering of 20.548 million units at C$0.73 each to fund exploration and production testing in its Namibia operations, with proceeds targeting open-hole horizontal sidetrack and production testing in the Huttenberg and Elandshoek formations.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Asoli Progressive Party has called on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to intervene in what it characterizes as dysfunction in the National Assembly, with party president Josef Kauandenge accusing the ruling party and speaker of contributing to parliamentary disruptions and a slow pace of legislation. Kauandenge urges greater consultation between Swapo and opposition parties to improve parliamentary proceedings.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Athletes from boxing, rugby, football, and cricket teams in Okahandja participated in a demonstration titled 'Champions against Substance Abuse' on Tuesday, led by regional officials and featuring speakers who shared stories about the dangers of substance abuse for athletes.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah joined regional and international leaders in Lusaka for the inauguration of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema for his second five-year term. Hichilema pledged to shift his administration's focus from economic stabilisation to growth and expanding opportunities.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah travelled to Lusaka to attend the inauguration of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema for his second term, joining other SADC leaders and international dignitaries at the ceremony at National Heroes Stadium.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
Helao Shityuwete, a former Robben Island political prisoner who spent 18 years imprisoned during the liberation struggle, died on Saturday. His death leaves Betuel Nuunyango as the only surviving member of the group of 37 Namibian nationalists incarcerated on Robben Island in the 1960s.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An editorial argues that Memoranda of Understanding do not constitute binding agreements and typically bypass parliamentary scrutiny, and that Namibia should focus on measurable economic outcomes rather than ceremonial "signing" events with other countries.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
According to the 33rd Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum in Swakopmund, Namibia is expected to experience below-normal rainfall during the October 2026 to March 2027 period, with high confidence in the forecast for much of the broader southern African region and generally above-normal temperatures.
29 August 2026 · Informanté →
A Windhoek Observer opinion piece argues that Namibian farmers face inherent disadvantages—vast distances, limited arable land, variable rainfall, and high input costs—that make them uncompetitive against subsidised regional and international producers, and calls for a deliberate national subsidy strategy rather than fragmented support.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia Football Association president Robert Shimooshili has backed Fifa president Gianni Infantino and reaffirmed the association's unity with the Confederation of African Football, which endorsed the withdrawal of Infantino's proposed Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme after criticism from other continental confederations.
28 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Grindrod reported headline earnings of R592.6 million for the first half of 2026, broadly unchanged from R592.2 million a year earlier, despite geopolitical uncertainty and weather disruptions. The group's Port and Terminals business performed strongly, with the Port of Maputo's drybulk terminal exporting a record 8.4 million tonnes, up from 6.5 million tonnes in the first half of 2025.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The 33rd Southern African Regional Climate Outlook Forum warns that most SADC countries, including Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia, will likely receive below-normal rainfall between October 2026 and March 2027, with above-average temperatures expected to compound water shortages and pressure on agriculture.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An editorial reflects on Heroes Day and Namibia's economic prospects from oil, critical minerals, and green hydrogen, with the IMF projecting nominal GDP could reach N$400.8 billion by 2031, but warns that benefits risk remaining concentrated unless local content principles ensure broad-based prosperity.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia national darts team of 18 players across senior, youth, and veterans' categories was officially dispatched by the Namibia Sports Commission ahead of the AUSC Region 5 Championships in Gaborone, Botswana, from 24 to 29 August 2026. Acting darts president Susan Blaauw cited past strong regional performances, including a third-place finish two years ago and a U/18 boys' first-place result last year, as confidence for another competitive showing.
25 August 2026 · New Era →
The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair received 1,872 applications for exhibition space in its 25th edition but could only accommodate 485 exhibitors, prompting President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to call for expansion of the venue. The President noted the fair has grown from a local authority exhibition into a major platform for trade promotion and enterprise development.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for expansion of the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre after 1,872 businesses applied for exhibition space but only 485 could be accommodated at the 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
The 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair opens with 487 exhibitors, including 36 international participants from seven African countries. The milestone event is expected to draw visitors and businesses, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officiating the official opening on Sunday, 23 August.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's trade fairs, once designed as marketplaces for business investment and entrepreneurial opportunity, have increasingly become repetitive community events centred on meat sales, market stalls, and entertainment, with many towns and regions now organising similar versions following an identical formula.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's junior hockey teams won six medals at the Zimbabwe Junior Hockey Series in Harare over the weekend: gold in u13 boys, silver in u13 girls and u16 boys, and bronze in u16 girls, u18 boys and u18 girls. The Namibia Hockey Union president said the teams were competitive despite late withdrawals and injuries affecting performance.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Trans-Kalahari Railway, a proposed 1,850-kilometre corridor linking mineral deposits in Botswana to Walvis Bay, has completed a feasibility study confirming technical feasibility and economic viability, and will enter procurement phase estimated to begin in August 2026, with construction timing to be determined pending regulatory approvals.
20 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Botswana is intensifying efforts to contain foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) following outbreaks that raise concerns for cross-border animal health and livestock trade in the region, including Namibia. Botswana's agriculture minister said the disease has placed pressure on rural livelihoods, the livestock industry and the economy, while noting Botswana has historically managed to control FMD and maintain World Organisation for Animal Health recognition for zones free from the disease without vaccination.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Chamber of Environment has urged the government to abandon the Kavango Link project, a decades-old plan to transfer water from the Kavango River to Windhoek and central areas, arguing it is environmentally unsustainable and could strain relations with Botswana. The chamber's chief executive Chris Brown warned that the river is already exploited by unmonitored green schemes and farms.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Chief Hosea Kutako Memorial Museum and Shrine at Toasis village, officially inaugurated on 10 December 2024, honours the Ovaherero leader who resisted colonial rule and petitioned the United Nations against Namibia's illegal occupation. The shrine has become a tourist attraction and commemorates the legendary national hero.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
At the 46th SADC summit in Durban, Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and other regional leaders adopted commitments on industrialisation, infrastructure development, agricultural transformation, critical minerals, and regional trade. The summit theme centred infrastructure, agriculture and critical minerals as priorities for building a competitive, climate-resilient and inclusive SADC region.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →
The US Ambassador to Namibia says the country's offshore petroleum discoveries could deliver long-term economic benefits, jobs, and skills development, but cautioned that a Final Investment Decision would only mark the beginning of work needed to achieve lasting prosperity. US oilfield service companies are already operating in Namibia.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →
A US delegation led by Ambassador John Giordano, including officials from the State Department's energy and trade agencies, held high-level meetings with Namibian government officials and industry leaders to expand cooperation in energy security, critical minerals, infrastructure, and emerging technologies. The delegation also represented the US at the Namibian Mining Expo and met with the Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy to discuss opportunities in these sectors.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
Botswana's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Noah Salakae announced his resignation from Cabinet to face corruption allegations, while stating his resignation is not an admission of guilt. He led projects including the Trans Kalahari Railway and expansion of Botswana's dry port at Walvis Bay.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia and Botswana have discussed how natural resource wealth can be transformed into sustainable and inclusive prosperity, with both countries stressing the importance of economic diversification, strong institutions, and saving for future generations. Bank of Namibia governor Ebson Uanguta highlighted that resource wealth alone cannot guarantee broad-based prosperity, and called for greater local value addition, technology transfer, and stronger domestic supply chains as the country explores opportunities in oil and gas, renewable energy, and green hydrogen.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →