… Angola, Zimbabwe, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti and Mozambique, are among 15 African countries that now have unmanageable debt obligations to China. …
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… ENGAGEMENT We must also find out what poverty eradication and employment creation policies have worked in, for instance, Rwanda in contrast to countries like Tanzania, Tajikistan, Chad and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. …
Entrepreneurship: It's Not About Handouts, it's About Opportunities- April 2020
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Poignant Pandemic Picks- September 2019
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… The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the most populous country with around 80 million. …
Who Has The Power In SADC?- March 2018
… A final remaining wild population of about 20 to 30 rhinos in the Democratic Republic of Congo died out during fighting in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and by 2008 the northern white rhino was considered extinct in the wild. …
Last male northern white rhino is dead… As a result China’s relations with countries such as Zimbabwe, Sudan, Ethiopia, Gabon, Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda – to mention a few – have been buoyed by billions of dollars of investment. …
Why China's Removal Of Term Limits Is A Gift To African Despots- February 2018
… Water-rich but lower income countries are mainly concentrated in the sub-Saharan region – places like Gabon, Central African Republic and Congo. …
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Mining & Energy
Namibia, SADC face opportunity in minerals value addition
The News
Southern Africa is entering a new minerals cycle driven by the energy transition and demand for critical minerals, giving Namibia and the SADC region a chance to capture deeper industrial value through local processing. Success requires more than regulation — it demands reliable electricity, water, environmental systems, skilled technicians, infrastructure, finance and customers.
Why it matters
SADC minerals value-addition opportunity positions Namibia to capture deeper industrial returns as global demand for critical minerals surges.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Yesterday
Namibia, SADC face opportunity in minerals value addition
Southern Africa is entering a new minerals cycle driven by the energy transition and demand for critical minerals, giving Namibia and the SADC region a chance to capture deeper industrial value through local processing. Success requires more than regulation — it demands reliable electricity, water, environmental systems, skilled technicians, infrastructure, finance and customers.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 8 May
Opinion: South African xenophobia masks unaddressed economic inequality
An analysis argues that violence against African migrants in South Africa is a symptom of deeper economic frustration, but misplaced anger that diverts from the core issue of unequal wealth ownership and economic control since the end of apartheid.
8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Tuesday 5 May
IATA urges African governments to prioritise aviation for economic growth
The International Air Transport Association has called on African governments to treat aviation as core economic infrastructure rather than a tax source, citing its support for trade, tourism, jobs and regional integration. The association highlighted that while safety has improved, African accident rates remain above the global average, and implementation of international safety standards is below target across Sub-Saharan Africa.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Saturday 2 May
Durban City wins South African FA Cup final with Lubumba's dramatic redemption
Congolese striker Jean Lubumba scored an own goal for Durban City in the 43rd minute but redeemed himself by scoring the winning goal in the 71st minute as Durban beat TS Galaxy 2-1 in the South African FA Cup final on Saturday. The victory earned Durban seven million rand and a place in the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup.
2 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia, Zambia, DRC introduce 90-cent cargo levy
Namibia, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo have jointly launched a user-pays principle levy of 90 cents per tonne on all cross-border cargo along the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi corridor, effective 1 April. The levy is intended to address infrastructure gaps, border inefficiencies and procedural bottlenecks while funding sustainable maintenance and operations.
2 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 20 April
Police seek public help locating Swakopmund stabbing suspect
Police are seeking information on an unknown suspect who allegedly stabbed a 26-year-old in the neck at DRC location in Swakopmund on Friday at 21h00; no arrests have been made and the motive is unknown.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 10 April
Over 2,000 arrested for drug offences in 2025/26
The Ministry of Home Affairs arrested 2,259 suspects for drug-related offences during the 2025/26 financial year, according to minister Lucia Iipumbu's budget motivation speech, which also detailed operations against trafficking, illegal immigration, and anti-poaching efforts across the country.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 7 April
DRC accepts US deportees in new migration agreement
The Democratic Republic of Congo has agreed to accept migrants deported from the United States who are not Congolese nationals, effective this month, with the US providing logistical and technical support. The DRC joins other African countries including Eswatini, Ghana and South Sudan in receiving third-country deportees as part of the Trump administration's hardline immigration policy.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 2 April
Namibia prioritizes economic diplomacy with N$952m to foreign missions
Namibia is repositioning its foreign policy to compete in a world where economic strength defines global standing, with 69.5% of the International Relations and Trade Ministry's N$1.37 billion budget allocated to foreign missions. Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi warned of emerging "electro state nations" and called for diplomatic missions to act as economic engines protecting national interests amid global instability and competition over critical minerals and technology.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
DR Congo qualifies for World Cup for first time in 52 years
The Democratic Republic of Congo reached the World Cup for the first time since 1974 after defeating Jamaica 1-0 in an intercontinental playoff. Delirious fans celebrated in the rain across the capital Kinshasa, viewing the qualification as a rare moment of national unity amid ongoing conflict.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
DR Congo qualifies for World Cup after beating Jamaica
The Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra time in an intercontinental playoff to secure their first World Cup appearance in 52 years. Axel Tuanzebe scored the decisive goal in the 100th minute, sending the Leopards to this summer's finals where they will face Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan in Group K.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 30 March
Motsepe commits to respecting CAS ruling on Senegal AFCON dispute
CAF president Patrice Motsepe said he will "respect and implement" the Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision on Senegal's appeal against Morocco's overturned 3-0 victory in the disputed January Cup of Nations final. Motsepe stressed the appeal board comprises independent judges and lawyers, and announced CAF is implementing changes to strengthen confidence in referees, VAR operators and judicial bodies.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 27 March
DRC journalists face rising violence, detention under M23
Reporters Without Borders reports that journalists in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have experienced increasing violence and pressure since M23's capture of Goma in January 2025, including detention, forced ideological training, and censorship of local media. The government and M23 both target journalists, and around 90 reporters fled the conflict zones between 2023 and early 2025.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 25 March
Namibia launches Walvis Bay corridor secretariat in April
Namibia will operationalise the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Corridor secretariat on 1 April to strengthen regional trade and improve cross-border transport with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The move includes introducing a user pay principle levy of 90 cents per tonne on cross-border cargo and addressing infrastructure gaps and regulatory harmonisation challenges.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 23 March
Namibian startup Geosynth pitches mining tech at Cape Town indaba
Geosynth, a Namibian software startup founded by Dennis Heita, Even Hashikutuva, and Nigerian co-founder Ayomikun Dina, presented a data-driven platform at the African Mining Indaba designed to reduce exploration risk and improve decision-making in mineral exploration. The team reportedly earned investor interest and credibility from senior geologists despite the traditionally unwelcoming environment for young African tech founders.
23 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 20 March
Nudo MP challenges Namibia's fishing and mining tax collection
Parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu has raised concerns about low tax revenue collection from Namibia's fishing and mining industries despite their significant economic contributions. He called for stronger collection systems, value addition to lithium, and industrialisation incentives to boost government revenue and reduce reliance on foreign loans.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Erongo region contributes billions to Namibia's economy
The Erongo region drives Namibia's economy through mining, fishing, and emerging sectors like renewable energy and oil and gas. Mining contributed N$51.3 billion to GDP in 2024, while fishing generates N$15 billion annually, though the region faces challenges including unemployment of 32% and housing shortages.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 19 March
Britain and Rwanda clash at court over scrapped migrant deal
Rwanda is seeking over £100 million from Britain at an international arbitration court in The Hague, claiming unpaid amounts and costs from a 2022 migrant deportation agreement that Britain abandoned in 2024, calling it a waste of taxpayers' money. Britain disputes Rwanda's claims, arguing they are motivated by retaliation for London's suspension of aid over Rwanda's alleged support for M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
19 March 2026 · New Era →
Friday 13 March
Namibian Navy hosts SADC Naval Pentathlon in Walvis Bay
The Namibian Navy has opened the SADC Naval Pentathlon Games in Walvis Bay from 9–13 March 2026, bringing sailors from Namibia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa and Tanzania to compete in five maritime and athletic disciplines including seamanship, obstacle crossing, lifesaving swimming, amphibious cross-country racing and utility swimming.
13 March 2026 · Informanté →
Wednesday 11 March
Kazungula Bridge speeds cargo transit across Zambezi River
The US$259 million Kazungula Bridge, completed in 2021 with Japanese support, has dramatically reduced crossing times between Botswana and Zambia by replacing a slow ferry with a fast road-and-rail link, easing cargo movement along the North-South Corridor trade route and boosting efficiency across the SADC region.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 9 March
Fish stocks depleting rapidly in Zambezi River system
Masubia Ngambela Raphael Mbala has warned of collapsing fish stocks in the Zambezi River due to destructive and illegal fishing methods, calling for urgent coordinated intervention by government and traditional authorities. He said depleted stocks threaten food security and livelihoods for communities dependent on fishing, while the Ministry of Fisheries has implemented seasonal bans, illegal gear confiscations, and joint patrols to protect breeding cycles.
9 March 2026 · New Era →
Zambian bridge collapse disrupts regional truck traffic
Heavy rains destroyed a key bridge at Kasumbalesa Border Post in Zambia, forcing 700 SADC truck drivers to take alternative routes to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite authorities temporarily fixing the bridge within 48 hours, logistics companies face higher fuel and operational costs, affecting trade flow of mining inputs and mineral exports across the region.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 6 March
Critical minerals race requires transparency to prevent resource curse
As global demand for minerals needed for clean energy and technology surges, countries are negotiating resource deals in secret, risking the same corruption and inequality that plagued past resource booms. The authors argue that transparency, public participation, and established accountability mechanisms like the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative are essential to ensure mineral wealth benefits entire societies rather than enriching elites.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 4 March
Zambia transit permit fees burden cross-border truckers
Cross-border truck drivers operating between Walvis Bay and Zambia say escalating transit permit fees—which have risen from K1,500 in 2021 to K11,250 in 2023—are threatening their livelihoods and undermining regional trade. The drivers are calling for harmonised regional regulations and have petitioned corridor authorities and the Namibian High Commission, arguing that Zambian drivers face no equivalent restrictions in Namibia.
4 March 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 3 March
Nearly 400 foreigners depart Namibia under immigration amnesty
Namibia's immigration amnesty programme, extended to 27 February, has facilitated the voluntary departure of at least 379 foreign nationals, with Zimbabweans accounting for 55% of those who left. The government extended the amnesty—originally set to end 16 January—to allow individuals who had overstayed permits or breached immigration laws to depart without arrest or prosecution, and has now resumed normal enforcement operations.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 26 February
Namibian truck drivers protest Zambia's soaring transit permit costs
Cross-border drivers operating the Walvis Bay–Zambia corridor say Zambia's transit permit fees have risen dramatically from K1,500 in 2021 to K11,250 in 2023, forcing many out of work or requiring them to hire Zambian drivers when they cannot afford entry, and undermining regional trade and free movement of goods.
26 February 2026 · New Era →
FMD vaccination would cost Namibia premium beef export markets
Namibia's livestock industry has warned that vaccinating against foot-and-mouth disease would severely damage the sector by making the country ineligible for premium markets such as the EU, UK, and US, which collectively import the majority of Namibian beef at high-value prices. Officials stress that Namibia's status as "FMD-free without vaccination" is crucial for market access, and any vaccination south of the veterinary fence is illegal; the Directorate of Veterinary Services has warned it will confiscate and cull illegally vaccinated cattle.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 24 February
DRC-Burundi border crossing reopens after M23 offensive
The Kavimvira border post on Lake Tanganyika between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi reopened after more than two months of closure during a Rwanda-backed M23 armed group offensive in eastern DRC. The reopening came after the M23 withdrew from the city of Uvira in January, allowing the DR Congo army to regain control of the strategically important frontier crossing.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Saturday 21 February
Over half million pangolins seized as illegal trade persists
A global report reveals that over 500,000 pangolins were seized between 2016 and 2024, with demand for their scales and meat continuing to drive exploitation despite international trade bans. In Namibia, at least 570 pangolins have been poached since 2018, though the government has launched a National Species Management Plan to strengthen protection and enforcement.
21 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 19 February
US Ambassador leads diplomatic push for Namibia's energy and critical minerals
United States Ambassador John Giordano completed a 10-day mission across Namibia, Washington and Cape Town to mobilise American capital and technology into Namibia's oil, gas and mining industries, framing critical minerals as essential to US energy security in the "AI era". The diplomatic push aims to position US firms to compete in Namibia's offshore energy, uranium and critical minerals sectors while deepening strategic energy partnerships.
19 February 2026 · New Era →