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Order a long-term news report on Eswatini
Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Namibian
… The Southern African Customs Union, comprising Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa, represents one of Africa’s most established regional economic groupings. …
Statement by Rahul Shrivastava, high commissioner of India to Namibia, on India’s expanding trade partnerships and implications for NamibiaThe Namibian
… Three countries fell by four points, namely Seychelles, Eswatini and Mozambique. …
Namibia posts worst performance in corruption perceptions for 2025 as confidence in fighting corruption at all-time lowThe Namibian
… Namibia were unlucky not to advance from their group in 2024, earning six points after wins over Seychelles (7-0) and Eswatini (2-0), but finishing behind pool winners South Africa. …
Gladiators get favourable Cosafa drawNew Era
… Confirmed engagements include meetings with the African Union Commission chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, executive director of the Green Climate Fund Mafalda Duarte, and Eswatini prime minister Russell Dlamini. …
Inside Nandi-Ndaitwah’s AU bagThe Namibian
… There will also be meetings with the chairperson of the AU Commission, the executive director of the Green Climate Fund and the prime minister of Eswatini. …
President Nandi-Ndaitwah to attend 39th AU summit in Addis Ababa on peace, waterThe Namibian
… Last month she was nominated for the athlete of the month award of the Eswatini athlete marketing and branding agency, Ligcabho Sports, which promotes athletes from Eswatini, South Africa and Namibia. …
Trisha Mutumbulua: Overcoming the oddsThe Namibian
… Eswatini meet Zimbabwe at 12h00, followed by Zambia against Botswana at 15h00, as the holders start their title defence. …
Fixtures revealed for Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women ChampionshipNew Era
… Eleven teams from across the region will battle for the trophy, namely Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. …
Cosafa: Gladiators to face Mozambique, MadagascarThe Namibian
… g Namibia, has failed to meet the 85% threshold. ‘NO CROSS-BORDER CONTROL’ He also criticised the lack of coordinated cross-border malaria control among southern African countries that have committed themselves to a joint elimination strategy, including Angola, Botswana, eSwatini …
Health ministry accused of failing to spray mosquitoes as malaria cases surge in northern NamibiaThe Namibian
… Events marking the Battle of Isandlwana usually include a re-enactment of the Zulu victory, like this one from 2023 Many online have been quick to point out the irony of his remarks, considering the king’s own mother was from Eswatini and one of his wives is also from the neighbo …
The king's speech – and why it has foreigners in South Africa worriedDuring September and October, 1219 students from twelve Namibian schools participated in the Curiosity Cube, a mobile science lab run by Merck employees and University of Namibia volunteers, where students conducted interactive experiments in synthetic biology and STEM learning.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
During September and October, 1219 students from twelve Namibian schools participated in the Curiosity Cube, a mobile science lab run by Merck employees and University of Namibia volunteers, where students conducted interactive experiments in synthetic biology and STEM learning.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
At an Africa-EU Parliamentary Plenary Session in Eswatini, Namibia's delegation called for stronger Africa-EU partnerships to ensure critical minerals and raw materials are processed locally, with producer countries benefiting through technology transfers, skills development, infrastructure investment and market access.
16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has called for stronger Africa-EU partnerships to ensure critical minerals and raw materials are processed locally, with producer countries benefiting through technology transfers, skills development, infrastructure investment and market access. The position, outlined in a parliamentary report from meetings in Eswatini, aligns with the Africa Mining Vision and Agenda 2063.
16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Adriaan Louw, a commercial farmer whose mother's farm at Graswater in ||Kharas was the first to detect foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) last month, denies allegations that he smuggled livestock into Namibia or illegally vaccinated animals. The outbreak is Namibia's first in the primary commercial livestock zone in 60 years, and as of 5 October had reached 127 cases across 15 farms.
11 October 2026 · The Namibian →
South African electrical equipment supplier ACDC Dynamics has opened its first corporate express shop in Windhoek, employing 20 Namibians and planning to hire more than 40 as the business grows. The shop sells lighting, switches, solar products, wiring and tools to individual customers and businesses.
10 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Eswatini has repatriated 10 of its 31 deportees from the US, some with criminal records, likely through transit countries; both Eswatini and South Africa deny reports that deportees were secretly released through informal border crossings. The Eswatini government called reports of smuggling "misleading" and said it repatriated the individuals to their countries of origin between September 2025 and October 2026.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Human Rights Watch says the US deportation of migrants to third-party African countries since Trump's 2025 return to office is unlawful and exploits suffering to deter migration. More than 500 people have been sent to African countries where they are not citizens, with some subsequently arbitrarily detained or returned to their home countries where they face risk of persecution or torture.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Benhardt Kukuri, executive director of Namibia's Office of the Judiciary, has been elected chairperson of the Southern and Eastern Africa Judicial Administrators' Association (Seaja) for a two-year term, giving Namibia leadership of the regional body that works to improve court administration and support timely justice delivery across southern and eastern Africa.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, 43, and his wife Lucy Muteke were among six people killed when a helicopter crashed in the Marondera rural area east of Harare on Wednesday evening. The cause of the crash was not immediately known and investigations were under way.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia secured qualification for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney by finishing fourth at the 2026 Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi, marking the Desert Jewels' first World Cup qualification since 1991. Uganda won the women's tournament, defeating South Africa 56-53 in the final.
28 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia produces no sugar domestically and imports it entirely, despite marketing a local Marathon Sugar brand. The country's arid climate, water scarcity, poor soils, and expensive infrastructure requirements make large-scale sugarcane cultivation economically unfeasible.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Mozambique secured the fourth semifinal place at the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier after level points with Angola, advancing on Fair Play record. They will face Group A winners Namibia in Friday's semifinal, while defending champions South Africa meet Zambia after both completed perfect group-stage campaigns.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia defeated Seychelles 3-0 to finish top of Group A with nine points from three matches without conceding a goal, securing their place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Debmarine Desert Jewels took on Tanzania in their third Pool 1 match at the Africa Netball Cup and Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Africa Regional Qualifiers in Nairobi, having won their first two games against Botswana and Zimbabwe. The Desert Jewels defeated Zimbabwe 47-31 yesterday and are competing for one of two remaining African qualification places for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney, Australia.
22 September 2026 · New Era →
Zambia became the first team to book their semifinal place in the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Comoros. Defending champions South Africa took control of Group B with a 2-0 win over Angola, while Eswatini claimed a dramatic 3-2 victory over Lesotho.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia edged hosts Mozambique 1-0 in a TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier to move onto six points from two matches, with Rashid Naobeb scoring in the 18th minute. In another group match, Seychelles claimed their first victory with a 4-3 win over Mauritius, with the competition running until September 27 and the three pool winners and best runner-up advancing to the semi-finals.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Debmarine Desert Jewels defeated Botswana 54-32 in their opening Africa Netball Cup match in Nairobi. Namibia will next face Zimbabwe, ranked 11th globally to Namibia's 14th, in a rematch of their recent competitive history.
21 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia defeated Mauritius 1-0, Zambia beat Malawi 2-0, and hosts Mozambique defeated Seychelles 4-1 in opening matches of the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier in Maputo. The three pool winners and best runner-up will advance to the semi-finals, with the finalists qualifying for the CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Ghana 2027.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Under-20 team begins their campaign at the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifier in Mozambique against Mauritius, aiming to advance from Group A and secure a place at the 2027 continental finals in Ghana. The regional tournament runs from 18 to 27 September with 12 Southern African nations competing, with only the three group winners and best runner-up advancing to the semifinals.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
Twelve nations including Namibia will compete in the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier in Mozambique from 18–27 September, with the group winners and best runner-up advancing to the semifinals and two continental places at stake.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek is set to spend N$3.3 million to send 170 employees and 11 councillors to the 2026 Southern Africa Inter-Municipal Sports Association games in Eswatini, scheduled for 20–25 September. The spending has drawn scrutiny given the municipality reported an annual funding shortfall of around N$300 million.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Chief Justice Peter Shivute has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Eswatini Chief Justice Bheki M.C. Maphalala, calling him a visionary judicial leader and past chairperson of the Southern and Eastern African Chief Justices' Forum. Shivute extended condolences to Maphalala's family and the Judiciary of Eswatini.
14 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Cobus van Zyl won gold in the junior men's closed singles at the Region 5 Darts Championships in Botswana, with Namibia's juniors finishing second overall with 46 points and winning silver in the team competition.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Fixtures have been confirmed for the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier in Mozambique, taking place from September 18-27, 2026, with 12 teams divided into three groups of four competing for regional honours.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia National Olympic Committee CEO Anri Parker has called for southern African sport bodies to strengthen regional cooperation and resource sharing at an Anoca Zone VI seminar in Eswatini. She said National Olympic Committees should move beyond operating independently to establish coordinated systems, including sharing expertise, facilities, training and specialist services.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Sport Commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya has called for a fundamental transformation of sport financing models across the continent, proposing a five-layer architecture combining government funding, development funds, philanthropic vehicles, endowments, and commercial revenue generation, while ensuring commercial sport subsidises public-interest sport.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah joined regional and international leaders in Lusaka for the inauguration of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema for his second five-year term. Hichilema pledged to shift his administration's focus from economic stabilisation to growth and expanding opportunities.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
According to the 33rd Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum in Swakopmund, Namibia is expected to experience below-normal rainfall during the October 2026 to March 2027 period, with high confidence in the forecast for much of the broader southern African region and generally above-normal temperatures.
29 August 2026 · Informanté →
Grindrod reported headline earnings of R592.6 million for the first half of 2026, broadly unchanged from R592.2 million a year earlier, despite geopolitical uncertainty and weather disruptions. The group's Port and Terminals business performed strongly, with the Port of Maputo's drybulk terminal exporting a record 8.4 million tonnes, up from 6.5 million tonnes in the first half of 2025.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
China's foreign ministry has advised its citizens to leave Eswatini due to "security risks," citing rampant cyber fraud and gambling-related criminal activity, as 40 Chinese nationals were detained after arrests at alleged illegal online gambling centres.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →