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The Namibian
Desert FM recently hosted interview with Katjivirue
“Speaking to Desert FM recently, Katjivirue described the tournament as an important learning opportunity.”
African Stars return with bigger dreamsThe Namibian
Desert FM interviewed Johnathan Beukes on Friday
“Speaking to Desert FM on Friday, Beukes said while the media industry has shifted towards digital platforms, print continues to sustain the enterprise financially.”
‘Print still pays the bills’The Namibian
Desert FM interviewed Alhaji Attah on Thursday
“Alhaji Attah made the remarks in an interview with Desert FM on Thursday, as Ghana continues to celebrate its independence.”
Ghana wants to partner with Namibia on oilThe Namibian
Desert FM received advice from Frank Fredericks about young athletes needing to be humble
“Fredericks, who recently reflected on his indoor 200m world record of 19.92 seconds in Liévin, France, told Desert FM that young athletes need to realise they must be humble.”
Fredericks advises young athletes to be humbleThe Namibian
Desert FM conducted exclusive interview with Roger Kambatuku
“In an exclusive interview with Desert FM, Kambatuku says: "Athletes anticipated in the national school league are over 1 000 across all regions.”
Over 1 000 pupils for schools netball leagueThe Namibian
Desert FM interviewed a Katutura youth about tampering with disposable vapes
“In an interview with Desert FM, a Katutura youth, whose identity is withheld for safety reasons, described how young people interfere with vape devices to prolong their use, often driven by affordability and addiction issues.”
Youth ‘jumpstart’ “choefs” despite toxic risksThe Namibian
Desert FM spoke with Viktoria Hukuete-Shifeta
“Speaking to Desert FM, Hukuete-Shifeta says she has taught at different schools over the years, but when she arrived at Westmond High School in 2024, she noticed a clear difference.”
800 Westmond High School pupils need calculatorsThe Namibian
Desert FM received interview with Modestus Amutse on Thursday
“Speaking to Desert FM on Thursday, Amutse rejected claims that the move concentrates too much power in the Presidency.”
Amutse defends vesting of oil powers in PresidencyThe Namibian
Desert FM conducted recent interview with national netball coach Julene Meyer
“In a recent interview with Desert FM, Meyer said collaboration efforts with the Namibia Schools Sport Union (NSSU) codes committee held in the capital saw efforts to play netball countrywide.”
Senior coach welcomes national netball comebackThe Namibian
Desert FM received comments from Jacobsohn on Thursday
“Speaking to Desert FM on Thursday, Jacobsohn said the situation in Goreangab is a broader and growing challenge of human-wildlife conflict as urban areas continue to expand into traditional wildlife habitats.”
Animal rights activist backs baboon killings in GoreangabThe government, through Namibia Air, is planning to acquire seven aircraft valued at N$594 million to launch the new airline by late 2026, following Air Namibia's liquidation. The airline has applied for licenses to operate scheduled and charter flights domestically, regionally, and internationally.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The government, through Namibia Air, is planning to acquire seven aircraft valued at N$594 million to launch the new airline by late 2026, following Air Namibia's liquidation. The airline has applied for licenses to operate scheduled and charter flights domestically, regionally, and internationally.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A new book by Mathias Ngwangwama explores Cuca Tops FC's rise from Rundu to Namibia's top football division, tracing the club's journey from informal formation in 1970 to its 1987 promotion to the Namibia National Super League. The author, who has a background in business management, examines the high-performance culture and organisational excellence that enabled the club to succeed despite significant resource constraints.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A new book by Mathias Ngwangwama traces Cuca Tops FC's journey from informal formation in 1970 to promotion to the Namibia National Super League at the end of 1987, framing the club's success as a story of high-performance culture, resilience, and organisational excellence rather than purely sporting achievement.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The MTC Volleyball National League moves to Gobabis for round five of the 2026 season, marking the town's first time hosting the competition. The Namibia Volleyball Federation selected Gobabis as part of its strategy to grow the sport beyond traditional strongholds through monthly league rounds across different Namibian towns.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Volleyball Federation is bringing the MTC Volleyball National League to Gobabis for the first time, with round five of the 2026 season featuring men's and women's matches. The NVF is expanding the sport beyond traditional strongholds by hosting monthly league rounds across towns in Namibia.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union has rejected plans for truck drivers to donate blood while on the road, citing concerns about road safety and driver health. The union supports a new agreement between the Walvis Bay Corridor Group and the Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia to encourage voluntary donations in the transport sector, but says donations should not occur during work time without proper medical screening, recovery time, and schedule adjustments.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The chairperson of the Mamelodi Sundowns Namibia Supporters Club says Peter Shalulile's departure after six years will not affect the long-term existence of the supporters' branch, noting the club was established before the striker joined and has members dating back to the 1980s.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Football Association has received Unam FC's request to compete in the 2026 CAF Confederation Cup after winning the NFA Cup, and is awaiting CAF's guidance. CAF's extension of the club licensing deadline from 30 June to 25 July potentially allows Unam enough time to complete the required licensing process.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars Academy recently returned from the Madrid Cup 2026 youth tournament in Spain, where the team competed against mainly Spanish opposition and received an invitation to participate in another tournament hosted by a local Madrid academy. The academy's participation created opportunities for players while exposing areas for improvement in Namibian football, with several players drawing interest from coaches and scouts.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia National Paralympic Committee hosted blind football exhibition matches in Windhoek as part of efforts to expand Paralympic sports beyond athletics and establish a national team. Six teams participated in the event, and the committee plans to create structured competitions and identify players for national team selection.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ovambanderu community will gather at Okahandja to mark 130 years since Chief Kahimemua Nguvauva's execution. Described as an early anti-colonial resistance leader who opposed German colonial expansion in the late 19th century, Nguvauva is recognised as one of Namibia's national heroes.
12 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Road transport experts have criticised the installation of speed humps on major highways around Windhoek by the Roads Authority and Ministry of Works and Transport, warning the measure could increase accidents and congestion rather than improve road safety. Experts and officials have called for pedestrian bridges instead, with the transport minister describing the speed humps as a temporary measure.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Newly appointed editor Johnathan Beukes says The Namibian's printed edition continues to fund the publication despite expansion into digital and multimedia platforms, though print circulation decline appears to be stabilising. Beukes plans to reinvest in print while growing digital reach and building a newsroom culture that prioritises both journalists and readers.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Ghana's ambassador to Namibia says Ghanaian businesspeople are interested in investing in Namibian oil projects, and that Ghana views Namibia's oil discoveries as exciting for the continent. The ambassador also urged African nations to unite economically and consider alternatives to hydrocarbon industries amid global oil price volatility.
14 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Former sprint champion Frank Fredericks warns young athletes to remain humble, avoid premature celebration of domestic success, and recognise they must compete at southern African, continental, and world levels to truly advance. Reflecting on his 1996 indoor 200m world record of 19.92 seconds, Fredericks emphasises the importance of sacrifice, coaching, and gratitude for the independence and opportunities that enable international competition.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's ambassador to Egypt says more than 100 Namibians are in the Middle East as the Iran-US-Israel conflict intensifies, and the embassy is facilitating voluntary evacuation efforts while prioritizing citizen safety. Some evacuees have criticised the Namibian consulate in Dubai for lack of communication and assistance during the crisis.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Schools Sport Union's acting national coordinator says more than 1,000 pupils are anticipated to compete in the revamped schools netball national league, with age groups ranging from under-13 to 19 years. The union aims to expand similar competitive leagues across its 15 sport codes to reverse declining participation in school sports and provide meaningful developmental activities.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Capricorn Group says it will continue supporting Namibia's senior national women's cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles, and is partnering with Cricket Namibia to develop young female cricketers through talent identification roadshows and grassroots programmes.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian founding editor Gwen Lister has described American civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who died aged 84, as a "larger-than-life" figure whose activism supported Namibia's liberation movement and Swapo during the country's struggle for independence. Lister said Jackson was an internationalist and unwavering in his commitment to human rights, civil rights, and equal dignity over decades.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Confederation of African Football has announced a new African Nations League set to launch in 2029, featuring all 54 African member nations divided into four geographical zones. The competition will be an annual event showcasing Africa's best players from global clubs, replacing the Africa Nations Cup (Chan), which analysts have criticized as unattractive and a waste of resources.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian businessman Knowledge Katti confirmed that an agreement to sell a stake in petroleum exploration licence PEL104 to TotalEnergies and Petrobras remains subject to government approval. Under the terms, TotalEnergies will acquire 42.5%, Petrobras 42.5%, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia 10%, and Eight Offshore 5%.
16 February 2026 · The Namibian →
First National Bank Namibia has introduced weSave, a group savings account designed to enable structured collective saving for stokvel-style groups with up to 93 members. The product aims to promote financial inclusion and transparency while removing barriers to group saving regardless of location or income level.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Health professionals have warned that young Namibians are "jumping" or tampering with depleted disposable vapes to extend their use, a practice driven by affordability and addiction but posing serious immediate and long-term health hazards including battery explosions, toxic chemical inhalation, lung damage, and exposure to cancer-causing substances. Doctors report that patients develop symptoms ranging from coughing and chest pain to respiratory emergencies, with tampered devices releasing toxic metals and carcinogens particularly dangerous to developing adolescent brains.
9 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A critical lack of calculators at Westmond High School has affected pupil participation and performance in mathematics and accounting, with an estimated 800 of the school's 1,000 pupils lacking access to calculators. An accounting teacher has launched a 'Donate a Calculator' campaign to address the shortage, securing 50 calculators so far, with donated calculators to be kept as school property and issued during lessons and examinations.
9 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Rugby Union is in turmoil following coaching staff resignations in December—including director of rugby Jacques Burger—and after failing to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Former player Damian Stevens has publicly called for financial transparency, a strategic plan, and performance review, while union leadership disputes some resignation claims and promises a press conference on 10 February to address stakeholders.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Football analyst Hector Mawango has urged Okahandja United to strengthen their tactical and technical approach in remaining league matches, citing inconsistent form and particularly poor away performances that threaten their standing in the Namibia Premier Football League.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Mines and energy minister Modestus Amutse has defended the decision to vest new upstream petroleum powers in the Office of the President, arguing the model follows international practice and strengthens governance of Namibia's oil and gas sector. Amutse said parliamentary oversight will remain in place, with the new unit reporting annually to the National Assembly on revenue, taxes and performance.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Multiple opposition figures have criticized President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's placement of upstream oil and gas activities under her office, citing concerns about conflict of interest and lack of ministerial accountability. The president has categorically denied reports that her children have interests in the sector, while opposition leaders argue the arrangement violates constitutional principles and creates transparency risks.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
National netball coach Julene Meyer has welcomed the reactivation of nationwide schools netball, which aims to establish a structured regional pathway to develop elite talent for future international competitions. Meyer outlined a plan for national and regional schools leagues with play-offs to give players experience before joining senior squads.
4 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Mabos Vries, recently appointed as acting secretary general of the Namibia Football Association, has pledged to address critical stadium shortages and fixture delays while stabilising the association. He cited the lack of available football stadiums as the number one problem facing the Namibia Premier Football League and noted that the 2025/26 season may not conclude as planned due to various scheduled breaks.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →