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The Namibian
… For Namibia and Germany, the coming years will test whether two nations bound by a brutal colonial past can forge a relationship defined less by guilt and resentment than by mutual interest, respect and shared purpose. …
Namibia and Germany: From Colonial Scars to a Shared FutureInformanté
… In Germany, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence and Security engaged members of the German Bundestag and called for greater parliamentary involvement in ongoing discussions regarding redress for the Ovaherero and Nama genocide. …
National Assembly resumes as MPs continue oversight, regional and international engagementsThe Namibian
Deniz Undav scored twice and set up another as Germany cruised to a 4-0 win over Finland in Mainz in their final home warm-up before the World Cup. …
Undav eases Germany past Finland in World Cup tune upThe Namibian
The San Chiefs Council and Damara King’s Council are demanding formal inclusion in Namibia’s ongoing genocide reparations negotiations with Germany, citing shared historical atrocities. …
San, Damara demand genocide seatThe Namibian
… DR Congo’s only previous World Cup experience came 52 years ago, when they were known as Zaire, and left Germany without a point or goal to their name. …
Ronaldo leads Portugal charge at sixth World Cup, Diaz shoulders Colombia hopesInformanté
Staff Reporter GERMAN Ambassador Thorsten Hutter joined other officials in Lüderitz as Namibia observed Genocide Remembrance Day on 28 May 2026, with commemorations held across the country, paying tribute to victims of the 1904–1908 colonial war and reiterating commitments to rec …
Namibia, Germany reaffirm reconciliation on Genocide Remembrance DayThe Namibian
… Messi first played a World Cup game as a teenager in 2006 in Germany, before later skippering them to the final in Brazil in 2014, when they lost in extra time to the Germans. …
Can Messi deliver again for Argentina at his final World Cup?Windhoek Observer
… The genocide committed by German colonial forces between 1904 and 1908 against the Ovaherero and Nama people remains one of the darkest chapters not only in Namibia’s history but in human history itself. …
Genocide remembrance must not become political theatreThe Namibian
Four-time champions Germany head to North America seeking to break their more recent World Cup hoodoo after failing to make it out of the group stage at the last two editions. …
Germany enter World Cup Group E with score to settleThe Namibian
… Rodri, who won the Ballon d’Or off the back of Spain’s success in Germany two years ago, has failed to bounce back to his best since suffering an cruciate knee ligament tear in September 2024. …
Yamal injury hangs over Spain as Uruguay, Saudi seek Group H surpriseThe Informanté's Flipside column argues that Namibia's constitution affirms the middle of the Orange River as the border with South Africa, and that while the two countries have been negotiating the boundary since 1991, no South African government has been willing to sign the agreement promised at Independence. The writer calls for Namibian unity in defending this sovereignty.
4 hours ago · Informanté →
The Informanté's Flipside column argues that Namibia's constitution affirms the middle of the Orange River as the border with South Africa, and that while the two countries have been negotiating the boundary since 1991, no South African government has been willing to sign the agreement promised at Independence. The writer calls for Namibian unity in defending this sovereignty.
4 hours ago · Informanté →
Five years after Air Namibia's collapse, Namibia Air has filed aviation licence applications to operate passenger and cargo services domestically, regionally and internationally, with the government aiming to launch the fully operational joint airline with Botswana by the end of 2026 and Ethiopian Airlines as the strategic operating partner.
22 July 2026 · New Era →
Argentina faced widespread criticism for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, with commentators describing their performance as "petty, petulant and distasteful." Argentines counter that they are passionate rather than arrogant, and say they are accustomed to being criticized.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain won the 48-team World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday with a goal from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute. Spain's defensive strength—conceding only once in the tournament—and captain Rodri's play earned him player of the tournament honours over attacking superstars like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The ||Kharas governor's youth desk, established in 2025, has assisted young people through leadership and financial literacy training, tertiary applications, scholarships to the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology, school uniforms, and international exchange opportunities. The desk provides information on development funds and employment opportunities and serves the entire region through local networks.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and South Africa failed to resolve their decades-old dispute over the Orange River boundary during the fourth Binational Commission in Pretoria. Namibia contends the border should run through the middle of the river under modern international law, while South Africa maintains it follows the northern bank under the 1890 Heligoland-Zanzibar Treaty; President Nandi-Ndaitwah said the matter will now be handled directly with South African President Ramaphosa.
20 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 →
France and Spain meet in a World Cup semi-final at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with France's potent attacking force led by Kylian Mbappe—who has scored eight goals in six games—pitted against Spain's possession-based, collective style under Luis de la Fuente.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The German Football Federation announced it has reached an understanding with Jurgen Klopp on key contract points for him to become the new Germany national team coach, pending approval from his current employer, the Red Bull Group.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
China received N$3.1 billion (25.2%) of Namibia's exports in May 2026, overtaking South Africa's 18.7% share for the first time in decades. The shift coincides with President Nandi-Ndaitwah's July 2026 state visit to Beijing, which produced agreements on infrastructure, green hydrogen, agriculture, and market access.
9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Jerobeam Kakeke Shaanika has been appointed executive director and accounting officer of the International Relations and Trade ministry, triggering a reshuffle of Namibia's diplomatic missions in Germany, Geneva, and Malaysia. Shaanika will return from his posting as ambassador to Germany, which he took up in November 2025.
7 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino defended the decision to suspend a red card issued to US World Cup star Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium in a last-16 match. The reprieve followed US President Donald Trump's direct appeal to Infantino, who insisted FIFA's disciplinary process remained independent, while Belgium's appeal was dismissed as "inadmissible."
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in a World Cup last-16 match on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a second-half penalty on 70 minutes. France will face Morocco in the quarter-finals after Morocco beat Canada 3-0.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
France coach Didier Deschamps said his team would adapt to potential extreme weather impacts ahead of their World Cup last-16 tie against Paraguay in Philadelphia on Saturday, as a heatwave hits the northeastern United States with temperatures reaching 38 degrees Celsius.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Humanoid robots played autonomous football matches at RoboCup in Incheon, South Korea, where engineers aim to build a fully autonomous robot team capable of defeating FIFA World Cup champions by 2050. The robots make their own decisions during play, showcasing advances in artificial intelligence.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned on Friday, four days after Germany's last-32 exit to Paraguay. Nagelsmann, who had a contract until 2028, was offered a severance package of seven million euros to cut short his contract.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A heatwave sweeping Europe has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since 21 June, according to WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus, with France reporting around 1,000 extra deaths since Wednesday. Record temperatures have been broken across the continent, including in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, with Tedros warning that Europe is heating at twice the global average and calling for heat health action plans.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Usakos residents have raised concerns about the town council's fire response capacity following a June 18 fire and delays in repairing the town's fire truck. A local resident says QKR Navachab Gold Mine provided funds for repairs, but the company says it purchased replacement equipment at a cost of N$651,514 for a water engine, with the project initially expected to be completed in April but has been delayed.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Alex-Romio Kenamuinjo, 21, who grew up playing street football in Katutura, now plays as a centre-back for Pilkington Football Club in England. His journey included captaining Namibia's under-13 national team at age 12 and development through local academies and trials in South Africa.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
International tourist arrivals to Namibia fell 3.2% to 1,217,108 in 2025 from 1,257,093 in 2024, with the Environment Minister attributing the decline partly to safety concerns and crimes against tourists, particularly a 27.4% drop from Germany.
30 June 2026 · Informanté →
Germany lost 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay following a 1-1 draw in the World Cup last 32, marking Germany's first-ever penalty shootout loss at a World Cup. Paraguay advanced with the win, though they may face France in the next round.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia welcomed 1,217,108 tourists in 2025, down from 1,257,093 in 2024, a decline the tourism minister attributed to global economic conditions, shifting traveller preferences, intensifying competition from other destinations, and concerns about visitor safety and security.
29 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
German tourist arrivals to Namibia in 2025 fell compared to the previous year, potentially due to a visa policy introduced last April that ended visa-free travel for European countries. The number of European visitors dropped from 266,000 in 2024 to 210,000 in 2025, though the Hospitality Association of Namibia notes the industry has not seen a similar decline in source markets.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian singer, songwriter and disability advocate Alvarita Lucungo, born with congenital glaucoma and nystagmus, released her debut album 'Fin' in 2019 and plans a next album titled 'Ellipsis'. She is also a trainer and advocate with views on disability, stigma and barriers, sharing her story on the WeSpeak Podcast, a platform for people with disabilities.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Ecuador upset Germany 2-1 to qualify for the World Cup last 32, with Gonzalo Plata scoring the winning goal in the 77th minute. Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 to finish second in Group E, eliminating the tournament's smallest country by population.
26 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Jerome Rooi won bronze in the para-triathlon standing category at the World Triathlon Para Cup in Besancon, France, while teammate Mateus Angula finished seventh in the para-triathlon wheelchair category.
24 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Development Bank of Namibia received a US$1 million grant from the Green Climate Fund following its accreditation in 2025, unlocking potential access to up to US$250 million in future climate financing and strengthening Namibia's position in the global green economy.
24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's hospitality sector achieved 62.17% national occupancy in May 2026, up from 56.21% in May 2025 and above the pre-pandemic May 2019 benchmark of 55.83%, driven by early-season safari and nature-based tourism demand ahead of the winter dry season. The Northern region led with 65.19% occupancy, while coastal and central regions also posted gains.
24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion essay argues that the global legal order for managing genocide crimes was built to serve the nations that created it rather than victims, and that gestures like Germany's €1.1 billion offer over 30 years—while rejecting the term "reparation"—exemplify how international institutions manage grief rather than deliver justice.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian para triathlete Jerome Rooi secured a bronze medal at the World Triathlon Para Cup in Besançon, France on Saturday, despite challenging conditions including extreme heat. His coach noted that Rooi has improved significantly in swimming and cycling and is the youngest athlete in his classification internationally.
22 June 2026 · New Era →