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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 CupThe 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 profitThe 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 AfricaThe 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 OutputInformanté
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 clashThe 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 matchThe 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 winnersThe 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 historyThe 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 progressThe Namibian
Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout round of the World Cup on Thursday after a 1-0 victory over South Korea while Canada edged closer to the last 32 after thrashing Qatar. …
Mexico into World Cup last 32, Canada celebrate historic winWindhoek 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 →
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 →
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 →
Namibia's rough diamond production remained stable at 531,000 carats in the second quarter, as higher-grade mining at Namdeb offset operational disruptions at Debmarine Namibia, according to Anglo American's production report.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →