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The Namibian
… Canada’s Boady Santavy and US lifter Wesley Kitts attempted record men’s snatch lifts of 183kg and 197kg respectively, but fell short — despite organizers bending the rules to give each a fourth attempt. …
Swimmer Gkolomeev ‘breaks’ record at drug fueled Enhanced GamesThe Namibian
… In seafood products, countries such as Russia and Canada continue to maintain strong positions. …
Namibia’s Export Opportunities and the Challenge Over Policy CertaintyInformanté
Staff Reporter CANADIAN mining company B2Gold Corp. has reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results for 2026, driven by solid operational performance across its mines, including Namibia’s Otjikoto Mine, which exceeded production expectations despite lower output compare …
B2Gold records robust first-quarter earningsThe Namibian
… Jesse Marsch, who’s right into high pressing up in Canada, might be able to do that, but I’m not sure that in some parts of the US or even Mexico it will be easy to do.” There is also something more basic, but which has become a defining feature of this Premier League season: the …
How might this World Cup be won on the pitch?The Namibian
… However Neymar, who rejoined boyhood club Santos in January after an injury-ravaged stint in Saudi Arabia, has now earned Ancelotti’s stamp of approval for the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. …
Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World CupThe Namibian
Fifa secretary general Mattias Grafstrom described as “excellent” and “constructive” the meeting held on Saturday in Istanbul with the Iranian federation to ensure Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. …
Iran have ‘constructive’ meeting with Fifa over World Cup preparationsThe Namibian
Iran held a send-off ceremony Wednesday for the national football team as it prepared to play in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. …
Iran holds World Cup send off for national football teamWindhoek Observer
… SEDAR+ is Canada’s web-based electronic filing system used by companies and market participants to file and access information related to capital markets and securities regulation. …
Koryx Copper files updated Haib resource reportThe Namibian
… A record 48 teams and millions of fans are set to descend on the United States, Canada and Mexico for the first-ever World Cup co-hosted by three nations. …
Anxiety, anticipation as Fifa World Cup one-month countdown beginsWindhoek Observer
… The company operates projects in Namibia and Canada and also has exploration activities in Canada and Australia. …
Langer Heinrich positioned to capitalise uranium deficitNamibia'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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Growing energy security priorities and artificial intelligence expansion are strengthening support for nuclear power. Thirty-eight countries have endorsed a COP28 pledge to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050, with China, India, and the United States all planning significant reactor expansion programmes.
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 →
Paladin Energy's Langer Heinrich Mine in the Erongo Region produced one million pounds of uranium oxide in the quarter ended 30 September 2026, with output affected by planned maintenance, mining conditions, and low plant inventory. Production costs increased to US$61.60 per pound, though mining performance improved in September as work in the J Pit advanced.
15 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Football Association has suspended its finance director, Mino Gariseb, after he raised concerns about potential irregularities in World Cup 2026 ticket sales in audited financial reports to FIFA. The suspension came a day after the Namibian Ports Authority provided N$90 million in sponsorship to the NFA for three football seasons.
13 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 →
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 →
The 2025 Rugby World Cup kicks off October 1 in Australia with a record 24 teams playing over six weeks across seven cities, and more than 750,000 pre-sale tickets have already been sold from 135 countries.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
In August 2026, European markets accounted for 62.86% of beds sold across Namibian accommodation properties, with DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) as the largest source at 32.22%, followed by Italy (13.44%), France (11.05%), and Benelux (6.15%). Leisure travellers represented 95.17% of all arrivals, up from 94.30% in August 2025.
23 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
G7 foreign ministers have jointly called for Iran to end its support for the Houthis in Yemen, condemning Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and warning that regional fighting threatens energy security. The statement was issued ahead of the UN General Assembly, as thousands of refugees have fled Yemen following Houthi seizure of Red Sea territory including the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Mutjangatjike Ben Muundjua, known as 'Mutjanga Bena' and called the crown prince of oviritje, has left the Upambians group to pursue a solo career in the traditional Otjiherero-speaking music genre. He emphasizes authenticity and developing a distinctive sound that sets him apart from other oviritje artists.
19 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 →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah opened the Creative Sport Tourism Expo at Hage Geingob Stadium, calling for sport, tourism and creative industries to be connected and leveraged to drive economic growth in Namibia.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Paladin Energy's Langer Heinrich Mine in Erongo has 21 million pounds of uranium contracted through 2030, with 44% of 2026–2030 contracted volumes at base-escalated and fixed pricing and the remainder linked to market prices. The mine sold 4.35 million pounds of uranium oxide during the 2026 financial year at an average price of US$70 per pound.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Paladin Energy reported a net loss after tax of US$9.1 million (N$145m) for the year ended 30 June 2026, down from US$76.5 million in 2025, driven by a successful ramp-up of its 75%-owned Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia, which produced 4.82 million pounds of uranium oxide and boosted sales revenue 71% to US$304.3 million.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Geological scientists have called on Namibia to intensify exploration of its largely untapped mineral wealth and create more local value from extracted resources. They identified uranium, lithium, rare earth elements and copper as minerals with significant potential for economic growth, noting that Namibia remains underexplored despite its long mining history.
27 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia is considering how to build retirement security through a National Pension Fund, with Part VII of the Social Security Act 34 of 1994 never operationalised despite the legal foundation existing. The proposed model is an earnings-related, defined-benefit social-insurance scheme targeting formal-sector workers compulsorily and informal and self-employed workers initially.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Luxembourg-based Koryx Copper has completed infill drilling at the Haib copper project in southern Namibia, with assay results from 17 drill holes showing positive trends and reinforcing confidence in the deposit as it advances toward a pre-feasibility study expected at the end of 2026.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Uefa, Concacaf and AFC issued a joint letter criticizing Fifa president Gianni Infantino, declaring that football "belongs to no individual" and stating that leadership is not a possession. The letter came after Infantino launched and then withdrew a plan to bring private investment into Fifa competitions, drawing scathing criticism from multiple confederations.
10 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Pitso Mosimane is set to succeed Hugo Broos as coach of South Africa's national football team, pending salary negotiations. The 62-year-old South African, previously fired from the role in 2012, has since coached Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly in Egypt, and clubs in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iran.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia completed their 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign with one silver and two bronze medals, all won by boxers, finishing 28th overall out of 74 nations and seventh among 21 African nations. The boxers' medals—Tryagain Ndevelo's silver in men's 60kg, and Philip Haoseb and Mischa Araes's bronze in men's 55kg and women's 51kg—represented the best African boxing performance at the Games.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has withdrawn a proposal to allow private investment in the World Cup, which had faced fierce opposition from Uefa, national governments, and continental football bodies. The plan would have sought $4.2 billion from minority investors in Fifa Forward Enterprise while Fifa retained majority control.
1 August 2026 · The Namibian →
All 41 Concacaf member associations have rejected FIFA's proposal to sell a stake in World Cup business operations, citing concerns about lack of due process, an artificially short deadline, and absence of governance review. The members also questioned the need for private equity investment after the most profitable FIFA World Cup in history.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An analysis argues that parliament's ability to process legislation is a key indicator of constitutional health and institutional capacity, with the eighth parliament facing pressure to enact reforms on economic growth, public administration, and service delivery.
31 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Kate O'Connor won heptathlon gold for Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games, securing her country's first athletics Commonwealth gold since 1986. Australia added nine swimming gold medals for a total of 37, their best ever Commonwealth Games haul in the pool.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
British swimmer Adam Ramsay-Peaty finished third in the 100m breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, missing his target of gold in four consecutive Games. The 31-year-old suggested he may reconsider his future in the sport given his expectations of becoming a father of two.
26 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Duncan Scott claimed Scotland's first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning the 200-metre individual medley with a Games record time of 1min 56.38sec. Australia's swimmers also dominated the opening day of the pool competition, with Australian mining baron Gina Rinehart funding a bonus scheme of 20,000 Australian dollars for every gold medal won.
25 July 2026 · The Namibian →