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The Namibian
The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Shanghai committee has donated 1 000 pairs of running shoes to the Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC), describing the gesture as a symbol of the growing friendship between Namibia and China. …
China gifts Namibia 1 000 pairs of running shoesThe Namibian
… President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s decision to start her China visit in Guangdong and Sichuan offered an unusually clear window into the country’s strategic thinking. …
The China Visit and Namibia’s Development PrioritiesNew Era
BEIJING – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah did not travel nearly 12 000 kilometres to the world’s second largest economy, China, to sign agreements or strengthen diplomatic ties alone. …
Inside Presidency’s Kitty: ChinaInformanté
… The engagement in Chengdu, China, was held with China National Chemical Engineering Corporation 7 (CC7), a key subsidiary of the state-owned China National Chemical Engineering Corporation (CNCEC). …
Hyphen facilitates high-level engagement between President Nandi-Ndaitwah and Chinese industrial giant CC7Windhoek Observer
Patience Makwele Seventeen young Namibians will represent the country in 16 vocational and technical skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September, as Namibia seeks to benchmark its technical and vocational education against glob …
17 young Namibians to showcase skills at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026Windhoek Observer
Patience Makwele Seventeen young Namibians will represent the country in 16 vocational and technical skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September, as Namibia seeks to benchmark its technical and vocational education against glob …
17 young Namibians to showcase skills at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026The Namibian
US President Donald Trump has delivered a primetime address in which he accused China of interfering in the 2020 election and alleged “shocking vulnerabilities” in American voting systems. …
Trump alleges ‘shocking vulnerabilities’ in US election security ahead of midtermsThe Namibian
US President Donald Trump has delivered a primetime address in which he accused China of interfering in the 2020 election and alleged “shocking vulnerabilities” in American voting systems. …
Trump alleges ‘shocking vulnerabilities’ in US election security ahead of midtermsThe Namibian
Namibia’s table grape growers say the phytosanitary agreement with China opens new export opportunities, although strict import requirements could delay shipments and market access. …
Namibian grapes to face tough China import regulationsInformanté
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA will send 17 young competitors across 16 skills to the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September, where they will showcase the country’s technical talent against the world’s best at the event known as the “Skills Olympics”. …
Namibia sends 17 young talents to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, seeded second and returning from a four-month wrist injury layoff, defeated Portugal's Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the US Open third round. Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced with a commanding performance.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, seeded second and returning from a four-month wrist injury layoff, defeated Portugal's Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the US Open third round. Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced with a commanding performance.
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 →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's second-term inauguration in Lusaka, where she urged him to use his renewed mandate to unite the country, strengthen democracy, and ensure all citizens benefit from national resources. Hichilema promised to move Zambia from economic stabilisation to growth and extended unity to those who voted against him.
2 September 2026 · New Era →
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 →
Southern Africa is deepening collaboration with China on pharmaceutical manufacturing, technology transfer and health security through a SADC-China strategic exchange taking place from 31 August to 4 September 2026 in South Africa. The initiative brings together SADC, UNAIDS, the Global Health Innovation Institute, governments and pharmaceutical companies to strengthen the region's capacity to produce medicines and health technologies.
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 →
A National Council committee investigating Namibia's road-crash crisis found that shortages of traffic officers, weak enforcement, dangerous roads, and delayed emergency response are driving fatalities beyond reckless driving alone. Between January 19 and August 19, 1,905 crashes resulted in 3,592 casualties and 304 deaths across regions.
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 →
Activist Michael Amushelelo launched a petition to have US Ambassador John Giordano declared persona non grata, citing concerns about American interest in Namibia's oil, gas, and critical minerals amid worries about foreign interference in the country's sovereignty and resources. The petition, which received over 500 signatures, will be forwarded to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
30 August 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 →
An analysis argues that despite decades of political talk about beneficiation, value addition, and manufacturing, Namibia remains dependent on primary commodities and has failed to assemble scattered industrial activity into a coherent industrial economy, requiring instead a reimagined industrial policy linking resources, finance, energy, trade, procurement, skills and markets.
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 →
Banda Shilimela, a Liberation Medal recipient, argues that Namibia's political independence remains incomplete without economic freedom, and calls on veterans and citizens to focus on building the economy and creating jobs. Shilimela said he has created 71 companies employing about 6,000 Namibians domestically and established five companies abroad.
28 August 2026 · New Era →
China's foreign ministry has advised its citizens to leave Eswatini due to "security risks," citing rampant cyber fraud and gambling-related criminal activity, as 40 Chinese nationals were detained after arrests at alleged illegal online gambling centres.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
At least 95 people died in Nepal and three in Tibet after catastrophic flash floods and a suspected ice-rock avalanche struck areas along the Nepal-China border, sweeping away homes, roads, bridges and infrastructure. Hundreds more are missing, including foreign nationals, and authorities warn the death toll could rise.
27 August 2026 · Informanté →
Vigor Biotechnologies, a Chinese-owned company in Henties Bay specialising in extracting omega-3 oils from seals, has filed a High Court case seeking repayment of over N$500,000 in upfront payments to Great Karas Seals (Pty) Ltd, claiming the local company failed to deliver seal quotas as agreed.
25 August 2026 · Informanté →
US President Donald Trump has vowed an "economic D-Day" targeting any country that does business with Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning that nations engaging in financial transfers, oil purchases, or maritime transactions with Iran will face "tremendous" economic consequences. Vice-President JD Vance characterised the sanctions as a new phase of conflict in which economic pressure is the most effective tool available.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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 Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) established a Universal Service Fund in March 2025 with approximately N$135 million allocated over three years to enhance digital connectivity by subsidising radio access network infrastructure. The fund supports the National Broadband Policy's goal of bringing internet speeds of at least 2 Mbps to 80% of the population, beginning with public spaces including schools, libraries, hospitals, and clinics.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Rosatom has begun its fifth annual environmental and biodiversity monitoring programme along Russia's Northern Sea Route in partnership with Moscow State University's Marine Research Centre, assessing the impact of shipping activity on Arctic marine ecosystems as the company expands nuclear technology cooperation with countries including those in Africa.
15 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Cabinet has approved the National Upstream Petroleum Local Content Policy to promote local participation and development in the upstream petroleum sector, focusing on employment creation, local procurement, enterprise development, technology and skills transfer, and increased Namibian ownership and participation.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Standard Bank Namibia has launched its Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) capability, becoming the first bank in Namibia to give clients direct access to China's international payment system. The capability is expected to strengthen financial connectivity between Namibia and China by enabling faster, more efficient and cost-effective cross-border payments for businesses trading and investing between the two countries.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The European Union announced in May a partnership with London-listed mining company Andrada to fund a N$74-million lithium extraction pilot project at Andrada's Uis mine in Erongo. The project, called ProLith, aims to test whether petalite—a lithium-containing mineral found at Uis—can be cost-efficiently processed into lithium for electric vehicle batteries using an alkaline leeching process that requires less energy than traditional spodumene processing.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Standard Bank Namibia has launched Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) capability, becoming the first bank in Namibia to offer direct access to China's payment infrastructure for RMB transactions, enabling faster and more cost-effective cross-border payments for businesses trading between the two countries.
11 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Two Chinese citizens were found not guilty in the Windhoek Regional Court of charges related to 571 seal bull genitals found in their possession at Hosea Kutako International Airport in January last year. The magistrate determined the seal genitals were legally bought and had not been exported, as the accused's luggage was not booked onto a flight before they were arrested.
10 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that African industrialisation is a question of economic dignity and sovereignty, not merely economics. The Africa Industrialization Index (2010–2017) shows Namibia's score declined from 0.6332 to 0.6162, while South Africa remained the continent's strongest performer; the author contends that Namibia's dependence on extracting and exporting commodities while importing finished goods is unsustainable.
10 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's strategic partnerships with the European Union and China should be built on the plover-and-crocodile principle: mutual honesty about needs and measurable benefits for both parties, with the smaller partner's gains as visible as the larger one's.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Live cattle exports increased by 47.4% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, while live sheep exports rose by 58.1% year on year, the Minister of Agriculture announced at the Aminuis Annual Agricultural and Industrial Show in Omaheke Region.
8 August 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani has urged farmers in Aminuis and the Omaheke Region to move beyond primary livestock production and embrace value addition, stating that Namibia's agricultural growth depends on producers capturing more economic benefits along the livestock value chain and creating jobs and businesses in rural communities.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →