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 →
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 →