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2019-09-132026-07-23

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Namibian

    The victory sends Morocco into a last 16 clash with Canada in Houston on Saturday.

    Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16
  3. The Namibian

    After the expansion of the competition to 48 teams, 10 African countries Algeria, Cape Verde, DRC, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia qualified for this year’s finals hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

    African football comes of age at 2026 World Cup
  4. The Namibian

    Namibia is now the third-largest primary producer of uranium oxide globally after Kazakhstan and Canada.

    Rössing hits 10-year high with N$1b profit
  5. The Namibian

    Stephen Eustaquio’s stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa on Sunday in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds, as the co-hosts advance to the last 16 for the first time in their history.

    Canada reach World Cup last 16 as late strike sinks South Africa
  6. The Namibian

    NAMIBIA is one of the world’s top producers of uranium, ranking third globally behind Kazakhstan and Canada.

    Namibia in Numbers: Namibia’s Uranium Output
  7. Informanté

    Staff Reporter SOUTH Africa will face co-hosts Canada in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Sunday (28 June 2026) in Los Angeles after both nations achieved historic breakthroughs by reaching the knockout stages for the first time.

    South Africa and Canada set for historic FIFA World Cup knockout clash
  8. The Namibian

    Having reached the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time, Bafana Bafana (The Boys) face Canada on Sunday in Los Angeles in the first last-32 fixture.

    Broos smiles and snarls before South Africa’s historic World Cup match
  9. The Namibian

    Netherlands coach Koeman warned against thinking too far ahead, with a potential last-16 tie against South Africa or co-hosts Canada.

    Dutch march into World Cup knockouts as group winners
  10. The Namibian

    South Korea pushed hard in the closing stages but ran out of time, meaning South Africa will face co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles on June 28.

    South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history
  11. The Namibian

    Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi fired Switzerland to top spot in World Cup Group B on Wednesday with a 2-1 win over Canada as the co-hosts also ensured a historic spot in the knockout rounds.

    Switzerland down World Cup co-hosts Canada to top Group B, both progress

Yesterday

  1. CAF chief Motsepe defends FIFA president Infantino

    African football boss Patrice Motsepe defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday, praising his commitment to football and support for Africa, despite growing criticism over Infantino's handling of issues including a suspension decision and tournament format changes.

    22 hours ago · The Namibian

  2. Namibia Air to launch domestic, regional and international services

    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

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Ongwe Minerals schedules August 2026 AGM, advances gold exploration

    Canadian-listed gold exploration company Ongwe Minerals Incorporated will hold its annual general and special meeting on 20 August 2026 in Vancouver. The company continues exploration activities focused on the Omatjete and Khorixas gold projects in Namibia's Northwest Damara gold belt, with work centred on identifying prospects including the Manga and Nguni gold prospects at Omatjete.

    21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

  2. Ongwe Minerals schedules August 2026 AGM, advances Namibian gold exploration

    Canadian-listed gold exploration company Ongwe Minerals Incorporated has announced its annual general and special meeting for 20 August 2026 in Vancouver. The company is focused on advancing gold deposits in Namibia's Northwest Damara gold belt, including the Omatjete and Khorixas gold projects.

    21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Sunday 19 July

  1. World Cup ends with excitement despite pre-tournament challenges

    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

Friday 17 July

  1. ICC World Cup format limits associate nations' access to tournament

    The ICC has announced a 14-team format for next year's Cricket World Cup co-hosted by Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Despite the expanded field, the structure makes it virtually impossible for associate nations like Namibia to compete against leading teams, with four spots determined through a lengthy qualifying process that Namibia must enter despite being a co-host.

    17 July 2026 · The Namibian

  2. New 14-team World Cup format limits opportunities for associate nations

    The ICC announced a new format for next year's Cricket World Cup to be co-hosted by Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, increasing competing teams to 14. The format has made it virtually impossible for associate nations like Namibia to compete against leading teams, with the tournament featuring far fewer nations than other world cups.

    17 July 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Trump policy lets 7,727 South African refugees into US

    The United States admitted 7,727 people as refugees over several months, nearly all from South Africa, under a Trump administration policy, while immigrants from other countries already legally in America have struggled to obtain work authorization and other benefits.

    14 July 2026 · The Namibian

  2. De Beers to pause Venetia mine production for two years

    De Beers intends to pause production at the Venetia mine in South Africa for two years to reduce costs and rephase capital expenditure on its underground project, while investing in critical infrastructure to enhance capacity and efficiency. The company will support impacted employees and continue community commitments as it manages the pause.

    14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Friday 10 July

  1. South Africa seeks new coach after Broos confirms exit

    Hugo Broos has confirmed his exit as South Africa's national football coach after the team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. Multiple candidates, including Pitso Mosimane, have applied to succeed him, though the football federation may retain Broos in an advisory capacity.

    10 July 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 9 July

  1. FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals set: eight nations compete

    The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals feature Argentina versus Switzerland, France versus Morocco, Spain versus Belgium, and Norway versus England, with matches beginning 9 July at various venues and times.

    9 July 2026 · Informanté

Wednesday 8 July

  1. France face Morocco in World Cup quarter-final showdown

    France begin their push for a third World Cup title Thursday against African champions Morocco in a blockbuster quarter-final at Gillette Stadium. France have scored 14 goals in five games, with captain Kylian Mbappe accounting for seven of them, while Morocco advanced through the group phase and eliminated the Netherlands and Canada.

    8 July 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Namibia records N$1.5bn trade surplus with China in May

    Namibia recorded its largest trade surplus with China in May at N$1.5 billion, placing China ahead of Botswana and Canada as Namibia's most favourable trading partner that month. Despite an overall trade deficit of N$3.1 billion, exports of uranium, fish, gold and diamonds helped cushion rising import costs.

    8 July 2026 · The Namibian

  3. World Cup quarter-finals: Eight teams compete for semi-final spots

    The FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage with eight teams remaining, including France, Morocco, Spain, and Belgium. Matches are taking place in the United States beginning Thursday.

    8 July 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Namibian musician Lize Ehlers represents country at Toronto Pride

    Namibian musician and creative Lize Ehlers represented Namibia at Toronto Pride celebrations in Canada as an international ally ambassador, performing and marching alongside international leaders, and called for greater investment in the country's creative industry.

    7 July 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 5 July

  1. France beat Paraguay 1-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

    France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in a World Cup last-16 match on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a second-half penalty on 70 minutes. France will face Morocco in the quarter-finals after Morocco beat Canada 3-0.

    5 July 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 4 July

  1. Morocco beats Canada 3-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

    Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 on Saturday in Houston to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with goals from Azzedine Ounahi (twice) and Soufiane Rahimi. Canada, the first co-host to exit the tournament, fell despite a strong first-half performance and will not advance past the last 16.

    4 July 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 2 July

  1. France advances as 48-team World Cup narrows to 16

    France has won all four games so far with 13 goals scored, including a 3-0 defeat of Sweden, and faces Paraguay in the last 16. Kylian Mbappe has scored six goals in the tournament and has 18 in 18 World Cup appearances.

    2 July 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Anglo American's Namibia contribution falls 21% to N$7.11bn

    Anglo American PLC reported that its total tax and economic contribution in Namibia fell 21% to US$432 million (N$7.11 billion) in 2025, compared with US$545 million (N$8.97 billion) in 2024, with declines across wages, procurement, capital expenditure, and tax contributions.

    1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Namibia's international tourist arrivals decline by 3.2%

    International tourist arrivals to Namibia fell 3.2% to 1,217,108 in 2025 from 1,257,093 in 2024, with the Environment Minister attributing the decline partly to safety concerns and crimes against tourists, particularly a 27.4% drop from Germany.

    30 June 2026 · Informanté

  2. Morocco defeats Netherlands on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

    Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time to advance to the World Cup last 16, with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou making a crucial save. Morocco will face Canada in the last 16 in Houston on Saturday.

    30 June 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 29 June

  1. African nations reach record nine teams in 2026 World Cup knockout stage

    For the first time in World Cup history, a record nine African countries have progressed beyond the group stage, marking a significant advancement for the continent in the tournament. Previously, only one African nation at a time had managed to qualify for the knockout stage.

    29 June 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Rössing records 10-year uranium production high, N$1 billion profit

    Rössing Uranium achieved its highest uranium oxide production in over a decade in 2025, generating more than N$1 billion in profit and paying N$750 million in taxes, royalties and dividends in Namibia. The mine processed 10 million tonnes of ore and produced over 3,000 tonnes of uranium oxide for the first time since 2010.

    29 June 2026 · The Namibian

  3. Canada advance to World Cup last 16 with late win over South Africa

    Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time goal gave Canada a 1-0 victory over South Africa in the first knockout match, sending Canada to the last 16 for the first time in their history. Canada will face the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on July 4.

    29 June 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 28 June

  1. Namibia third-largest uranium producer, 12% global output

    Namibia ranked third globally in uranium production in 2024 with 12.18% of world output. Uranium ore and concentrates generated N$28.1 billion in exports in 2025, representing 31% of total export revenue, supported by rising global uranium prices that reached US$85.90/lb.

    28 June 2026 · The Namibian

  2. South Africa and Canada face first World Cup knockout match

    South Africa and Canada will meet in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on 28 June 2026 in Los Angeles, marking both nations' first-ever advancement to the knockout stages. South Africa advanced by defeating Korea Republic 1-0, while Canada qualified despite losing 2-1 to Switzerland.

    28 June 2026 · Informanté

Saturday 27 June

  1. South Africa advances to World Cup knockout stage for first time

    Coach Hugo Broos's South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to finish second in Group A and qualify for the World Cup knockout phase for the first time, ahead of a last-32 match against Canada in Los Angeles.

    27 June 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 26 June

  1. Netherlands top World Cup group, advance to face Morocco

    The Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1 to finish atop World Cup Group F with seven points, avoiding Brazil and setting up a second-round match against Morocco in Monterrey on Monday.

    26 June 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 25 June

  1. South Africa reaches World Cup knockout rounds for first time

    South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, recovering from an opening 2-0 loss to Mexico. The victory, sealed by Thapelo Maseko's second-half goal, comes as Bafana Bafana compete in a World Cup for the first time since hosting it in 2010.

    25 June 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Switzerland tops Group B, Canada reaches knockout rounds historically

    Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 in Group B to finish on seven points and top the group, while Canada secured a historic first-ever knockout-round spot in World Cup competition with their second-place finish on four points.

    25 June 2026 · The Namibian

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