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The Namibian
… In recent years it ranks along with their 5-0 defeat to Angola in the 2024 Cosafa Cup final, while overall, it ranks with their biggest international defeats which both came against Egypt – 8-2 in 2001 and 7-1 in 1996. …
Russia Runs RiotWindhoek Observer
… Mauritius was the highest-ranked African economy at 59th globally with a score of 4.07, followed by South Africa at 61st with 3.99, Egypt at 63rd with 3.97, Morocco at 70th with 3.84 and Tanzania at 74th with 3.70. …
Namibia ranks 90th in global tourism development indexThe Namibian
… The Namibian Sevens team, meanwhile, will compete in Pool B of the Mauritius 7s tournament where they will come up against African powerhouse Kenya, Reunion and Madagascar, while Pool A will consist of South Africa, Burkina Faso, Egypt and the hosts, Mauritius. …
International assignments for rugby teamsInformanté
… The Government of Namibia expressed its appreciation to the UPR Secretariat, the Troika – Bulgaria, Egypt and Italy – as well as all delegations for their constructive engagement and cooperation throughout the review and preparation of the outcome report. …
Namibia’s Universal Periodic Review outcome adopted by consensusInformanté
… nding for South Africa, with the potential to mobilise a further €200 million from KfW; an additional €37 million through the Global Gateway for South Africa; and US$20 million in reimbursable grant funding from the African Development Bank for four projects across Morocco, Egypt …
Namibia pushes for stronger green hydrogen partnership with South AfricaInformanté
… The index will cover local-currency government bonds from Albania, Angola, Bangladesh, Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Georgia, Ghana, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Paraguay, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Ug …
Namibia set for greater global investor exposure in JPMorgan frontier indexWindhoek Observer
… The African Development Bank has also announced US$20 million in reimbursable grant funding for four green hydrogen projects in Morocco, Egypt, South Africa and Namibia. …
Green iron puts Namibia at Africa’s value frontierInformanté
… The same technology is in operation or under construction in Russia, Egypt, Belarus, Turkey, Bangladesh, Hungary and China, with a 60-year design life extendable by a further 20. …
Kazakhstan’s nuclear plans offer lessons for Namibia, Rosatom Africa saysThe Namibian
… In March they thumped Zambia 5-0, beat Nicaragua 3-1, and drew 0-0 against Mali, while in May they lost 1-0 to Egypt. …
Busy schedule ahead for the Brave WarriorsWindhoek Observer
… Nandi-Ndaitwah said the participation of 36 international exhibitors from South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Ghana and Botswana further demonstrated that the fair had grown beyond a local event. …
Ongwediva trade fair outgrows venue as demand surgesNamibia's Brave Warriors suffered a 6-0 defeat to Russia at Yekaterinburg on Saturday, one of their heaviest losses in history. The Warriors held Russia at 1-0 at halftime but conceded five goals in the second half in a dominant Russian performance.
5 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Brave Warriors suffered a 6-0 defeat to Russia at Yekaterinburg on Saturday, one of their heaviest losses in history. The Warriors held Russia at 1-0 at halftime but conceded five goals in the second half in a dominant Russian performance.
5 October 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Namibia's u20 team will compete at the World Rugby u20 Challenger Cup in Chile starting Friday, while the national sevens team competes in an Africa 7s Series tournament in Mauritius. The u20 team qualified after winning the Africa Cup last year and will face Canada, Belgium and Portugal in Pool B, with their opening match against Canada on Friday.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Human Rights Council adopted Namibia's fourth-cycle Universal Periodic Review outcome by consensus, with Namibia supporting 255 of 290 recommendations (87.9 per cent) submitted during an interactive dialogue on 4 May 2026 involving 111 delegations.
27 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's interim green hydrogen programme head emphasised at the African Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town that Namibia and South Africa should collaborate to advance green industrialisation, build regional value chains, and position Southern Africa as a competitive global producer of green products.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has been selected for inclusion in JPMorgan's new Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM Edge), a frontier-market local-currency government bond index expected to launch by the end of September that will track nearly US$330 billion in sovereign debt across 26 developing economies. The index aims to attract global institutional investment into frontier debt markets, with African economies accounting for almost 45% of the benchmark.
16 September 2026 · Informanté →
Germany's development commissioner highlighted Namibia's emerging green iron industry as an example of how Africa can use green hydrogen to create local value and support industrialisation rather than export raw resources. Namibia is participating in the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town in September 2026.
16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Rosatom and Kazakhstan have signed a contract to build a 2,400-megawatt nuclear power plant with two reactor units. Rosatom Africa says the project is relevant to Namibia, which produces around 12% of global uranium but imports up to 22% of its electricity, and notes that Namibia and Russia are already discussing nuclear cooperation including uranium exploration in the Omaheke Region and educational programmes.
13 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's national football team will play three matches in 10 days at the end of September and early October: two Afcon 2027 qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville and Comoros, and an international friendly against Russia in Yekaterinburg on 3 October. Coach Collin Benjamin said the Russia match would provide valuable experience against high-class opposition after a six-month break.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair received 1,872 applications for exhibition space in its 25th edition but could only accommodate 485 exhibitors, prompting President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to call for expansion of the venue. The President noted the fair has grown from a local authority exhibition into a major platform for trade promotion and enterprise development.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for expansion of the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre after 1,872 businesses applied for exhibition space but only 485 could be accommodated at the 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
The 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair opens with 487 exhibitors, including 36 international participants from seven African countries. The milestone event is expected to draw visitors and businesses, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officiating the official opening on Sunday, 23 August.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after finishing runners-up on three occasions. Cameroon had initially failed to qualify but received a second chance when the tournament organisers increased the field from 12 to 16 teams.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga have guided Malawi to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final against Cameroon on Sunday, with Temwa scoring five goals and Tabitha four en route to the title decider. Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina has been outstanding for the Indomitable Lionesses, saving four penalties in the semi-final victory over Morocco.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Rosatom has begun its fifth annual environmental and biodiversity monitoring programme along Russia's Northern Sea Route in partnership with Moscow State University's Marine Research Centre, assessing the impact of shipping activity on Arctic marine ecosystems as the company expands nuclear technology cooperation with countries including those in Africa.
15 August 2026 · Informanté →
Tironenn Amutenya Kadhikwa from Namibia has been chosen from nearly 5,000 candidates across 22 countries to join Rosatom's 2026 Icebreaker of Knowledge programme aboard a Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker, embarking on a 10-day voyage to the North Pole and Franz Josef Land.
8 August 2026 · Informanté →
Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah completed a transfer to Turkish club Trabzonspor on a two-year contract after leaving Liverpool at the end of his contract. The 34-year-old Egyptian international will earn 17 million euros per season plus bonuses and a 20 percent share of jersey and merchandise revenue, described as a record for the Turkish league.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →
David Eddy Haosemab was a sportsman who dominated long jump, high jump and triple jump at regional level while playing left wing for Khorixas-based Robbers Chanties FC; he was a member of Rössing Athletics Club and played alongside his twin brothers Peter and Paul, continuing a sporting tradition established by their father who played for Atlanta Chiefs.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga scored as rank outsiders Malawi stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C match in Morocco on Tuesday. The victory was one of the greatest shocks since WAFCON began 28 years ago, with Malawi (world-ranked 153rd) facing Nigeria (36th), and marking Malawi's first-ever WAFCON appearance.
29 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia was not included among 60 economies investigated by the United States over concerns about forced labour in imports, according to a US presidential memorandum issued on 23 July. The exclusion means Namibia faces neither the proposed 12.5% ad valorem tariff nor the lower 10% tariff rate that apply to investigated nations.
28 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Yemen's Houthi fighters have attacked shipping in the Red Sea, forcing vessels to divert from the narrow Bab El Mandeb strait that connects Europe to Asia. The attacks occur amid ongoing US-Iran strikes and fears of a broader regional conflict, with two Saudi vessels hit by missiles this week and the Houthis claiming to have turned back ten others.
24 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 →
Namibia's government holds a 24% equity stake in the Hyphen Green Hydrogen Project through the Sovereign Wealth Fund, with its share funded through grants from development partners. The country is also expanding uranium exploration in the Omaheke Region and Nasan Energies has acquired 52 service stations to become Namibia's third-largest oil marketing company.
20 July 2026 · Informanté →
Fifa declares the expanded 48-team World Cup across the United States, Mexico and Canada a triumph, marked by thrilling football and strong performances from smaller nations including Cape Verde, Curaçao, and Egypt, who reached knockout rounds in record numbers.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain and Argentina face off in a World Cup final on Sunday, with reigning champions Argentina seeking to become the first team in 64 years to successfully defend the title, while Messi, aged 39, is likely playing his final World Cup match.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain and Argentina will contest the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at New Jersey Stadium, with Spain having defeated France 2-0 in the semi-finals and Argentina seeking to defend their 2022 title. The match will be the first time the two nations have met at a FIFA World Cup since 1966.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
Spain and Argentina will face off in the FIFA World Cup final this weekend at New Jersey Stadium. The final will be the first meeting between the two nations at a World Cup since 1966, with Spain aiming to add to their World Cup titles and Argentina defending their 2022 triumph.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
Lautaro Martinez scored in the 92nd minute as Argentina came from behind to defeat England 2-1 in a World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, with Lionel Messi setting up both goals to send Argentina to the final against Spain.
15 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Unified Gladiators won the gold medal in the Women's Division 2 category at the Special Olympics Unified Soccer World Cup in Paris, defeating Egypt 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw. It was Namibia's second gold at the Special Olympics Unified Cup, and their first in Division 2.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →