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Windhoek Observer
Staff Writer Standard Bank Namibia has officially launched its Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) capability, becoming the first bank in Namibia to offer clients direct access to China’s payment infrastructure. …
Standard Bank to enable direct payments with ChinaThe Namibian
… The seal genitals the two accused, Chinese citizens Hou Xuecheng (50) and Zhang Xianming (44), had in their possession at Hosea Kutako International Airport east of Windhoek on 7 January last year were legally bought by Hou, magistrate Leopold Hangalo found in the judgement in wh …
Duo cleared of N$1m seal genital exportWindhoek Observer
… Namibia does not have to become another China. We need to become a more sophisticated Namibia. …
TURNING POINT | Africa must stop exporting wealth and importing valueThe Namibian
… That is the standard I want to hold up as Namibia deepens two of its most significantexternal relationships: the strategic partnership with the European Union (EU), now approaching its fourth year, and the newly elevated “community with a shared future” agreed with China during p …
The Plover and the Crocodile: What Namibia Should Ask of Every PartnershipInformanté
… She noted that Namibia’s export markets are also expanding and urged farmers to take advantage of these opportunities by preparing accordingly. “Beyond our traditional partners, interest from markets such as China is growing for Namibian beef and livestock products. …
Live cattle and sheep exports record strong growth in first half of 2026Informanté
… 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 icebreakerWindhoek Observer
… She further highlighted growing international demand for Namibian beef and livestock products, including emerging opportunities in markets such as China. …
Aminuis farmers urged to drive livestock growthWindhoek Observer
… China remained Namibia’s largest export destination during June, while South Africa continued to be the country’s leading source of imports. …
Trade deficit widens to N$5.5 billion in June, imports hit record highWindhoek Observer
… Africa must learn from China! Digital and intellectual sovereignty the new frontier In the twenty-first century, sovereignty is increasingly defined by technological capability. …
“A Luta Continua”: Has Africa forgotten what Samora Machel really meant?The Namibian
… Similarly, higher uranium prices in 2025 drove China to second place in Namibia’s export market rankings. …
Erongo drives Namibia’s exportsChina's ambassador to Namibia says Namibia has approved the export of table grapes and wild aquatic products to China, with cooperation strengthened through agricultural science and technology exchanges. The minister of agriculture noted Namibia is shifting toward irrigation and climate-smart farming methods.
6 hours ago · The Namibian →
China's ambassador to Namibia says Namibia has approved the export of table grapes and wild aquatic products to China, with cooperation strengthened through agricultural science and technology exchanges. The minister of agriculture noted Namibia is shifting toward irrigation and climate-smart farming methods.
6 hours ago · 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 →
George P. Victor, a Welding competitor from Eenhana VTC, won the Best of Nation Award at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China (22–27 September 2026) and was honoured at the NEV TVET Hub graduation in Ondangwa. The NTA CEO awarded him N$30,000, his Expert N$15,000, the Oshana Governor pledged N$10,000, and the National Planning Commission Director-General pledged the cash equivalent of five head of cattle.
15 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Hengdian World Studios in east China's Zhejiang Province has become a popular holiday destination where paying tourists participate in short-drama shoots and film-themed activities. The studio drew over nine million visitors in the first half of this year, up 21.2% year on year, with more than 100 people signing up for short-drama experiences daily at peak times.
12 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board have launched an Exporters' Guide to help local businesses, particularly MSMEs, access regional, continental and international markets by providing practical information on export procedures, regulations, logistics, financing and digital trading platforms. The government aims to increase the share of manufactured goods in total exports from 42% to 60% by 2029, and raise agro-processing's contribution to GDP from 7.5% to 10%.
12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The 2026 World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, China (November 2–5) will focus on open source and openness in digital development. For Namibia, pursuing a National Digital Strategy and positioning itself as a hub for green data and creative tech, the emphasis on open source lowers barriers for countries to become builders rather than consumers of AI.
8 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has been ranked 90th out of 110 economies in the World Economic Forum's 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index, with a score of 3.50 points out of seven, down seven places from its 2024 ranking. The index measures factors and policies enabling sustainable travel and tourism development, not direct tourism performance such as arrivals or revenue.
5 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in a T20 cricket final at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 61 and Tilak Varma 51 not out in India's 211-6, while Pakistan managed 192-6. South Korea's Tom Kim also won the men's golf gold medal at the Games.
3 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank of Namibia has granted Access Bank Namibia Limited a banking licence, effective from 2 October, authorising the Nigerian-owned bank to conduct banking business and provide services to the public in Namibia.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Victor George, a 20-year-old welding trainee at Eenhana Vocational Training Centre, won Namibia's Best of Nation Award at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, held from 22 to 27 September. George was the best performer among Namibia's 17 competitors participating in 16 skills at the international event, which drew 1,385 competitors from 68 countries.
1 October 2026 · Informanté →
The European Union is assessing Namibia's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak and any protective measures needed for EU animal and public health, with the EU commending Namibian authorities' response. The FMD Support Fund has mobilised more than N$1.5 million in biosecurity products, surveillance kits and camping equipment for Namibia's FMD response.
1 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A commercial farm in Karasburg district tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease, prompting the government to freeze all nationwide movements, imports, and exports of cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs. Simonis Storm research warns the trade bans could reduce 2026 economic growth to 2% and drain up to N$1.8 billion over two years as markets like the EU, US, and China close their doors.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has confirmed foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) on a commercial farm in Karasburg district, prompting the government to freeze all nationwide movements, imports, and exports of cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs. The Simonis Storm research team warns trade bans could reduce 2026 economic growth to 2% and drain up to N$1.8 billion over two years as major markets including the European Union, United States, and China restrict imports.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia participated in a mass walkout at the UN General Assembly during Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address, with State House press secretary Jonas Mbambo defending the decision as consistent with the country's longstanding position on Palestine, informed by international law and Namibia's history of oppression.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Private veterinarians supporting Namibia's FMD response have raised concerns over field surveillance capacity and the pace of restrictions being relaxed following the outbreak in Karasburg. They warned that insufficient field teams—only one operating in the affected area as of 25 September despite over 20 volunteers offering to assist—create biosecurity risks, as surveillance teams moving between farms without knowing previous holdings' status could spread the virus.
28 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Victor George, a welding competitor from Eenhana Vocational Training Centre, received the Best of Nation Award at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, recognising him as Namibia's highest-performing competitor. Team Namibia members, including plumbing competitor Jonas Ambambi, participated in the international skills competition alongside young professionals from around the world.
28 September 2026 · Informanté →
Zhang Zhanshuo, 19, became the first swimmer to win seven gold medals at a single Asian Games, taking titles in the 400m, 200m, 800m and 1,500m freestyle events as well as three relays. China won 30 of the 42 swimming golds this week.
25 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia detected Foot and Mouth Disease cases south of the veterinary cordon fence in the //Kharas region after 10 of 11 cattle samples tested positive. The government imposed an immediate nationwide suspension on movement, marketing, import and export of cloven-hoofed animals and their by-products.
25 September 2026 · New Era →
More than a decade after the City of Windhoek reserved land at 8ste Laan for police housing, construction has yet to begin and several municipal requirements remain outstanding. City officials now discuss revoking the allocation, citing the police and safety ministry as not taking the officers' housing needs seriously, and the land could be returned to address Windhoek's growing housing waiting list.
25 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's tourism sector created more than 57,000 jobs over the past five years, with over 14,000 of those positions filled by youth. The sector accounts for approximately 7.5% of Namibia's total workforce, according to Tourism Minister Indileni Daniel.
23 September 2026 · New Era →
The US, Denmark, and Greenland have signed a defence deal permitting Washington to build two new military bases in Greenland at Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig, while reaffirming Copenhagen's sovereignty over the Arctic territory. The agreement updates a 1951 defence pact and comes after more than a year of tension over the territory's strategic importance and mineral wealth.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
China says its priority projects are being aligned with Namibia's Sixth National Development Plan to support the government's development objectives. Chinese ambassador Zhao Weiping briefed President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on progress in bilateral projects, which the president welcomed as supporting the country's key national priorities.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Trump's administration has approved the sale of nearly 50 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia in a policy shift, but the $24 billion sale has raised concerns from some members of Congress who worry the advanced stealth technology could be shared with China.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
China and Namibia have agreed to deepen economic, diplomatic and people-to-people cooperation following the elevation of bilateral relations to a China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era, an agreement reached during President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's state visit to China in July.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Swapo Party Youth League secretary Ephraim Nekongo has backed a government proposal for compulsory national service, arguing it could promote discipline, patriotism, and practical skills to combat youth unemployment. He notes the programme would require additional government funding to expand effectively.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Chinese double-cab bakkies have traditionally had lower towing ratings than Toyota Hilux or Ford Ranger models, but this is beginning to change. The article examines why towing capacity matters even when unused, noting that over-engineered components for towing benefit overall vehicle performance.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah officially sent off Team Namibia—17 young vocational professionals—to compete at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai. The President described the competition as a global vocational skills event often called the Skills Olympics.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade stated that the textile and clothing industry is central to Namibia's industrialisation agenda and "growth at home" strategy, which promotes local production and manufacturing capacity. She highlighted that government institutions and customers should support Namibian enterprises capable of meeting quality standards, and noted that new digital sublimation technology at Dinapama Manufacturing aligns with the sixth National Development Plan's focus on manufacturing and textiles.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for Namibians to acquire skills that match labour market demands, arguing the country cannot address unemployment while employers face skills shortages. She urged young Namibians to look beyond traditional careers and emphasized the importance of skills development in emerging sectors including green hydrogen, oil and gas, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and digital technology.
15 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
US President Donald Trump called fears about AI safety a "hoax" and rejected calls for greater guardrails on the technology, comparing warnings to what he termed the "Global Warming Scam" and past political hoaxes, while an Anthropic co-founder had recently proposed mandatory "kill switches" for dangerous AI systems.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →