Also known as: Federative Republic of Brazil
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The Namibian
… Brazil has used local content as part of a broader industrial-development strategy aimed at strengthening domestic suppliers, technology and skills. …
Oil and Gas:From Local Content to Indigenous ParticipationThe Namibian
… The FIC also highlights a Brazil-South Africa-Namibia corridor in connection with transnational narcotics trafficking and associated funds. …
Money leaks: N$17 billion lost per yearWindhoek Observer
… Then there is Brazil, a particularly relevant example for Namibia because Brazil has transformed agriculture into one of the world’s great export industries. …
The farmers who feed us deserve a fighting chanceNew Era
… Namibia, Brazil, Mexico and Antigua and Barbuda, along with over 110 member states, have all expressed strong support for electing the first female UN secretary-general. …
‘Future is female’ … Namibia agitates first UN female SGThe Namibian
… By reaching the semi-finals, Cameroon, Malawi, third-placed Algeria and Morocco qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. …
Cameroon beat fairytale finalists Malawi to win WafconThe Namibian
… Germany claimed the title ahead of Austria, Brazil and Switzerland, while Namibia finished ahead of Chile and New Zealand. …
Namibia comes fifth at two fistball champs in SwitzerlandInformanté
… Rosatom said the competition attracted approximately 5 000 students from 22 countries, including Namibia, South Africa, Rwanda, Tanzania, Egypt, India, China, Brazil, Turkey and Kazakhstan. …
Namibian learner joins international expedition to the North Pole aboard nuclear icebreakerThe Namibian
… The new tariffs were imposed on major trading partners like Japan, Brazil and Taiwan under Section 301 of the 1974 US Trade Act, legislation which is designed to target nations that use forced labour. …
US states sue to block Trump tariffs impacting dozens of countriesWindhoek Observer
… South Africa consistently ranks alongside Namibia and Brazil among the world’s most unequal countries. …
The Long Shadow of Apartheid: Why Namibia Remains One of the World’s Most Unequal NationsInformanté
… The recognition comes in the UNAIDS Global AIDS Update, launched during the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where the Southern African Development Community (SADC) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and countr …
Namibia among countries meeting global HIV targets as UNAIDS warns funding cuts threaten progressNamibia has recorded no reported illness linked to a recalled batch of Nestlé NAN Special Pro HA infant formula, despite concerns over possible contamination with cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus. The health minister said the recall was precautionary, but warned that potential consequences could be serious because the affected population involves infants.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has recorded no reported illness linked to a recalled batch of Nestlé NAN Special Pro HA infant formula, despite concerns over possible contamination with cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus. The health minister said the recall was precautionary, but warned that potential consequences could be serious because the affected population involves infants.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia finished seventh overall at the World Rugby u20 Challenger Cup after defeating Hong Kong 53-5 in Santiago on Saturday, their only win at the competition following losses to Canada, Portugal, and Belgium in group play.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Dr Tobie Ocean Aupindi told Parliament on 6 October 2026 that he supports the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill, which establishes an Upstream Petroleum Unit in the Office of the President and transfers certain powers from the Minister and Commissioner for Petroleum Affairs to the President and the Unit's leadership. He argued that Namibia requires a governance structure equal to the strategic importance of the petroleum sector as the country prepares for significant oil and gas discoveries and capital investment.
9 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 →
Namibia's senior women's inline hockey team opened the World Championships in Paraguay with victories against the United States, Chile, Mexico and Brazil, including a dramatic 3-2 win over the top-ranked USA in extra time.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Lionel Messi ended his 21-year international career for Argentina on Tuesday with an emotional final match in Buenos Aires, scoring his 126th international goal in a 3-0 victory over Benin and telling fans that the gruelling World Cup campaign and his late father's illness influenced his decision to retire.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Ahead of South Africa's 4 November local government elections, voter registration has reached 29 million people, but participation rates have declined steadily from 89.3% in 1999 to 58.6% in 2024, with youth disillusionment and distrust in political promises driving non-voters to potentially become the largest electoral segment.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's u20 team lost 95-6 to Canada at the u20 Rugby Challenger Cup in Santiago, Chile on Friday, their heaviest ever defeat at the tournament. Canada scored 15 tries and controlled the match from the start, building a 52-6 lead at half-time.
5 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has warned that Africa must break from short-term planning and take greater control of its development agenda to convert its natural resources, youth population, and emerging industries into inclusive economic growth. She called for governments to fundamentally rethink how they plan, govern, and execute development programmes at the Africa's Future Conference 2026 in Windhoek.
2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's u20 team will compete at the World Rugby u20 Challenger Cup in Chile starting Friday, while the national sevens team competes in an Africa 7s Series tournament in Mauritius. The u20 team qualified after winning the Africa Cup last year and will face Canada, Belgium and Portugal in Pool B, with their opening match against Canada on Friday.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's emerging oil and gas industry raises questions about how much economic value the country will retain and how deeply Namibians participate in creating, owning, financing and controlling that value. Local content focuses on employment and procurement of Namibian citizens and businesses, while indigenous participation asks who owns, finances, controls and benefits from the industry.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A comprehensive government assessment reveals that illicit financial flows—through tax evasion, trade misinvoicing, corruption, and crime proceeds—cost Namibia approximately N$16.7 billion per year, equivalent to 9% of GDP and 16% of the government budget. Trade misinvoicing is identified as a major channel for illegal fund transfers.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 has taken a leading role in advocating for the election of the first-ever woman as the next secretary-general of the United Nations. International relations minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi made this stance known during a working visit to the Republic of Congo, noting that after 80 years the UN has never had a female secretary-general, though multiple women are contesting to succeed current secretary-general António Guterres, whose second and final term ends on 31 December 2026. Namibia, Brazil, Mexico, Antigua and Barbuda, and over 110 member states have expressed strong support for electing the first female UN secretary-general.
28 August 2026 · New Era →
Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after finishing runners-up on three occasions. Cameroon had initially failed to qualify but received a second chance when the tournament organisers increased the field from 12 to 16 teams.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's u18 men's and women's national fistball teams both finished fifth at international championships in Switzerland from 23–26 July. The u18 team matched the country's previous best World Championship result, while the women's team narrowly missed the semi-finals at the European Championship.
10 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Tironenn Amutenya Kadhikwa from Namibia has been chosen from nearly 5,000 candidates across 22 countries to join Rosatom's 2026 Icebreaker of Knowledge programme aboard a Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker, embarking on a 10-day voyage to the North Pole and Franz Josef Land.
8 August 2026 · Informanté →
Twenty-five US states have sued the Trump administration over tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, and the European Union, imposed in July citing forced labour concerns. The coalition of Democratic states argues the tariffs are "arbitrary, capricious, and contrary to law," while the White House defends the duties as lawful action against unreasonable trade practices.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Thirty-six years after independence, Namibia remains one of the world's most unequal nations despite political stability, vast natural resources and upper-middle-income status. Nearly one million Namibians live in informal settlements and youth unemployment is high, with wealth concentrated among a small segment of society, a legacy of colonial and apartheid-era policies.
31 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
New UNAIDS data shows Namibia has achieved the 95-95-95 HIV targets in 2025, with 97% of people living with HIV knowing their status, 98% receiving treatment, and 98% achieving viral suppression. The report warns that funding cuts and widening inequalities threaten progress toward ending AIDS by 2030, though a significant treatment gap remains among children aged 0–14 years.
30 July 2026 · Informanté →
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed France coach, replacing Didier Deschamps after his tenure ended following France's fourth-place finish at the World Cup. Zidane, 54, takes over on a four-year contract running until the 2030 World Cup.
28 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Argentina's president Javier Milei called Brazil's president a "thief" and a "convict" at a campaign rally in São Paulo, prompting Brazil to recall its ambassador to Buenos Aires. Brazilian diplomats said Milei insulted Brazil's government, people, and democracy.
27 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Marine Corps Battalion marked 10 years of existence with a parade at Walvis Bay on Tuesday. Established in 2005 and officially commissioned in July 2016, the unit has grown into a trained force within the Namibian Defence Force and Navy, playing roles in coastal security and national defence.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →
The US has imposed new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, the EU, Canada, Japan and India, citing claims they failed to properly stop forced labour. The duties came into effect on Friday and represent the latest escalation in the trade war under President Donald Trump.
24 July 2026 · 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 July 2026 · New Era →
Argentina faced widespread criticism for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, with commentators describing their performance as "petty, petulant and distasteful." Argentines counter that they are passionate rather than arrogant, and say they are accustomed to being criticized.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain won the 48-team World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday with a goal from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute. Spain's defensive strength—conceding only once in the tournament—and captain Rodri's play earned him player of the tournament honours over attacking superstars like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Fifa declares the expanded 48-team World Cup across the United States, Mexico and Canada a triumph, marked by thrilling football and strong performances from smaller nations including Cape Verde, Curaçao, and Egypt, who reached knockout rounds in record numbers.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Argentina are one game away from becoming just the third team to successfully defend the World Cup, with European champions Spain standing in their way. The article examines how previous World Cup winners fared when they reached the final in the following tournament, including Italy (1938), Brazil (1962), and Argentina (1990).
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain and Argentina face off in a World Cup final on Sunday, with reigning champions Argentina seeking to become the first team in 64 years to successfully defend the title, while Messi, aged 39, is likely playing his final World Cup match.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →