Daniil Medvedev claimed his second Dubai ATP 500 title on Saturday when opponent Tallon Griekspoor withdrew due to a left hamstring injury sustained in his semi-final. Medvedev said he remains uncertain about competing at next week's California ATP 1000 event due to partial UAE airspace closures following Iranian strikes on the region.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Daniil Medvedev claimed his second Dubai ATP 500 title on Saturday when opponent Tallon Griekspoor withdrew due to a left hamstring injury sustained in his semi-final. Medvedev said he remains uncertain about competing at next week's California ATP 1000 event due to partial UAE airspace closures following Iranian strikes on the region.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
US Ambassador John Giordano says American companies create jobs and contribute to economic growth in Namibia. During a visit to Baker Hughes at Walvis Bay, he spoke with leaders from US energy and oil-gas firms about opportunities in Namibia's emerging sector and strengthening bilateral partnership.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →
India routed Pakistan by 61 runs in a T20 World Cup match on Sunday, with India scoring 175-7 and bowling out Pakistan for 114. The victory, anchored by Ishan Kishan's 77 runs, extended India's dominant record against Pakistan in World Cups and qualified India for the Super Eights stage.
16 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Jackson Babi, a pastor at House of Joy Ministries, allegedly convinced congregant Wilbard Shilongo to invest his family's N$100,000 life savings in a business venture by promising divine wealth, then disappeared after the final payment in September 2024. Babi denies the allegations are a scam, claiming the supplement business venture is merely on hold pending registration, though Shilongo says his calls were blocked and he was left unable to support his three children.
12 February 2026 · New Era →
Costance Likando founded 'The Japo's Taste', an agro-processing and catering business in Windhoek that showcases authentic Namibian food through culinary training and international showcases in China, Dubai, and the USA. Starting with personal savings and driven by her commitment to her children's education and community impact, she has overcome funding constraints and operational challenges to build a recognised culinary enterprise while mentoring other food entrepreneurs, particularly women.
4 February 2026 · New Era →
Pakistan's cricket chief said a final decision on the team's T20 World Cup participation will be delayed by up to a week, keeping open a possible boycott after the ICC replaced Bangladesh in the tournament. Pakistan backed Bangladesh's unsuccessful demand to relocate their matches from India to Sri Lanka over security concerns.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The FNB Eagles have been sent off to prepare for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026, marking Namibia's fourth World Cup qualification. Head coach Craig Williams said the team will compete to beat bigger nations, while captain Gerhard Erasmus emphasized the team's determination to make an impact despite facing tough opposition including the Netherlands, India, USA, and Pakistan.
22 January 2026 · New Era →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia has natural resources, stable governance and skilled workforce but lacks coordinated digital marketing and storytelling compared to regional peers. The author calls for citizen-led content creation, institutional action from tourism and investment boards, and a focus on African markets first to boost visibility and investment.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Emirates will serve its third daily Dubai-Cape Town service with the new A350 aircraft, marking the first deployment of this aircraft type to southern Africa. The deployment makes South Africa the only African nation on Emirates' network served by all three of its major aircraft types.
9 January 2026 · New Era →