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… Group A consists of India, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A, while Group B comprises New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, England, Bangladesh and Qualifier B. …
Namibia to host Cricket World Cup opener seriesThe Namibian
India beat arch-rivals Pakistan to win Asian Games gold on Saturday in a blockbuster cricket final as South Korea’s Tom Kim clinched the men’s golf crown — and will avoid military service. …
India beat Pakistan in blockbuster as golfer Kim wins ‘crazy’ goldThe Namibian
… Access Bank is a Nigerian owned bank that operates across 24 countries spanning Africa, Europe, and the United Kingdom, with representative offices in China, India, Lebanon, and Hong Kong. …
Access Bank joins Namibia’s N$200-billion banking sectorThe Namibian
… The tournament will burst into life with a blockbuster opening weekend, headlined by a heavyweight clash between defending champions Australia and 2023 finalists India on 7 October. …
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule revealedThe Namibian
Virat Kohli hit a record-extending 55th one-day international century after reaching 15 000 runs to lead India to a dominant eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the series opener on Sunday. …
Milestone man Kohli powers India to big ODI win over West IndiesWindhoek Observer
… India provides another instructive example. Bombay became Mumbai in 1995. …
OBSERVER FEATURE | Should Windhoek become Otjomuise or /A//Gams?The Namibian
… Also on Wednesday, an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz killed an Indian sailor, the Agence France-Presse news agency reported, citing Omani and Indian authorities. …
Iran’s president tells Trump it will never ‘bend the knee’Windhoek Observer
Patience Makwele More than 120 Namibian professionals who received training in India through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme gathered in Windhoek to reflect on how skills gained abroad have continued to shape their careers. …
ITEC alumni showcase skills gained through Indian trainingThe Namibian
Opener Abhishek Sharma hit a record T20 century off 30 balls to set up a crushing 127-run win for India in the third match against Afghanistan and sweep the series 3-0 on Thursday. …
Abhishek hits record T20 ton as India sweep series 3-0The Namibian
… Nepal contributes less than 0.1% of global greenhouse gas emissions, while its neighbours India and China are among the world’s biggest emitters. …
Nepal demands US$20m in climate compensationNamibia will host the opening Super Series of the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, with three qualifying matches on 2, 4, and 6 October, followed by three Group Stage matches beginning 8 October. The event is expected to boost Namibia's international profile, tourism, and interest in cricket among young people.
4 October 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia will host the opening Super Series of the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, with three qualifying matches on 2, 4, and 6 October, followed by three Group Stage matches beginning 8 October. The event is expected to boost Namibia's international profile, tourism, and interest in cricket among young people.
4 October 2026 · Informanté →
India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in a T20 cricket final at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 61 and Tilak Varma 51 not out in India's 211-6, while Pakistan managed 192-6. South Korea's Tom Kim also won the men's golf gold medal at the Games.
3 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank of Namibia has granted Access Bank Namibia Limited a banking licence, effective from 2 October, authorising the Nigerian-owned bank to conduct banking business and provide services to the public in Namibia.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The ICC unveiled the schedule for the 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup, to be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia across 12 venues. The 14-team tournament will run from 2 October to 21 November 2027, featuring 57 matches, with defending champions Australia facing 2023 finalists India in the opening match at Cape Town on 7 October.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 to lead India to an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in an ODI series opener, becoming only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach 15,000 one-day international runs. The 55th ODI century extends Kohli's record as the leading century-maker in the format.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An Observer feature argues that 35 years after independence, Namibia should consider renaming its capital from Windhoek to one of the indigenous names by which the area was known before German colonial rule—either /A//Gams (Nama) or Otjomuise (Herero)—as part of an honest national conversation about whether city names adequately reflect Namibia's own history, languages and identity.
26 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
At the UN, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected US President Trump's threat to "annihilate" Iran, saying the country will never "bend the knee," but indicated willingness for a diplomatic solution. He demanded any deal must end the US blockade of Iranian ships from the Strait of Hormuz and presented evidence of civilian casualties he attributes to US-Israeli strikes.
24 September 2026 · The Namibian →
More than 120 Namibian professionals who received training through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme gathered in Windhoek to reflect on their careers. One alumna, Martha Nghipandulwa, who underwent digital forensics training in India in 2017, described how her skills in retrieving information from damaged devices remain relevant as criminal activity increasingly moves to digital platforms.
21 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
India's Abhishek Sharma hit a T20 century off 30 balls, the fastest between full Test-playing nations, to lead India to a 127-run win over Afghanistan and complete a series sweep. Afghanistan were bowled out for 94 in the third match.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Nepal's foreign minister has called on the world's largest polluting countries to accept responsibility for August floods triggered by a melting glacier collapse that killed or displaced more than 6,000 people in Tibet and Nepal, arguing climate change had a role in the disaster and that wealthy economies must help the country recover.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Non-monetary gold overtook uranium as Namibia's largest export commodity in July 2026, valued at N$1.9 billion and accounting for 17.9% of total exports, as global gold prices rallied to record levels supported by central-bank purchases and safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
US Ambassador John Giordano was denied entry to the Walvis Bay Town Hall where President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended the National Fisheries Indaba. An opinion piece argues that as a national meeting on fisheries governance, foreign diplomats should not automatically have access without invitation or authorisation.
8 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The High Commission of India is hosting the first Indian tea exhibition in Namibia at Grove Mall, showcasing heritage, diversity and varieties from Assam, Darjeeling and Nilgiri, as well as India's tea cultivation, processing and consumption traditions. The initiative aims to promote awareness of India's cultural and economic heritage and strengthen people-to-people and commercial ties between the two countries.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An editorial argues that Namibia's proposed national airline must balance legitimate demands of sovereignty against the reality that expertise cannot be manufactured overnight. The piece notes that discussions with Ethiopian Airlines and other stakeholders are continuing with no binding agreement concluded, and emphasises that Namibian expertise and national interests must remain central to the chosen model.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An editorial argues that Memoranda of Understanding do not constitute binding agreements and typically bypass parliamentary scrutiny, and that Namibia should focus on measurable economic outcomes rather than ceremonial "signing" events with other countries.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A Windhoek Observer opinion piece argues that Namibian farmers face inherent disadvantages—vast distances, limited arable land, variable rainfall, and high input costs—that make them uncompetitive against subsidised regional and international producers, and calls for a deliberate national subsidy strategy rather than fragmented support.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
At least 95 people died in Nepal and three in Tibet after catastrophic flash floods and a suspected ice-rock avalanche struck areas along the Nepal-China border, sweeping away homes, roads, bridges and infrastructure. Hundreds more are missing, including foreign nationals, and authorities warn the death toll could rise.
27 August 2026 · Informanté →
A massive flash flood and mudslide on the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday killed at least 31 people and left hundreds missing, including more than 100 from India and 12 from the United Kingdom. Nepal's foreign minister says the flood may have been caused by an earthquake triggering an avalanche.
26 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Global Energy Monitor reported that proposed new coal mining projects in 2025 would increase global supplies by 2.5 billion tonnes annually, an 11% rise driven largely by India's plans to boost coal output by nearly 100 million tonnes to meet rising electricity demand.
20 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 →
Namibia and other SACU member states have signed Terms of Reference for formal negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement with India, establishing a framework to expand trade and investment opportunities. India's Commerce Minister said the agreement could support the region through medicine supply, IT skills development, and integration into global supply chains across sectors including pharmaceuticals, textiles, and agriculture.
14 August 2026 · Informanté →
Following the fourth India–Namibia Joint Trade Committee session in New Delhi, the two countries agreed to expand bilateral trade and investment cooperation, focusing on value addition, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, services and digitalisation. Bilateral merchandise trade reached US$592.94 million in 2025/26, and the countries committed to strengthening cooperation on lithium, graphite, copper, cobalt and rare earth elements.
14 August 2026 · Informanté →
Deputy minister of industries, mines and energy Gaudentia Kröhne is in India on a week-long benchmarking and familiarisation visit at the invitation of Mehul Shah, president of the organisation hosting the visit.
13 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
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 →
Namibia sent 24 athletes to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games competing across five sports and finished 29th overall with three medals—one silver and two bronze, all from boxing. Tryagain Ndevelo won silver in men's 60kg, while Philip !Haoseb and Mischa Araes secured bronze in men's 55kg and women's 51kg respectively.
5 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibian boxer Hesron Kapanga Tryagain Morning Ndevelo secured a silver medal after losing to India's Sachin in the men's 60kg final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Teammates Mischa Monique Araes and Philip !Haoseb also earned bronze medals in their weight divisions.
4 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia concluded the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with three medals—one silver and two bronze—all from boxing. Tryagain Morning Ndevelo claimed silver in the men's 60kg division, while Philip Pumulo Haoseb and Mischa Monique Araes won bronze in the men's 55kg and women's 51kg divisions respectively, placing Namibia 29th overall among 74 competing nations.
4 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia completed their 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign with one silver and two bronze medals, all won by boxers, finishing 28th overall out of 74 nations and seventh among 21 African nations. The boxers' medals—Tryagain Ndevelo's silver in men's 60kg, and Philip Haoseb and Mischa Araes's bronze in men's 55kg and women's 51kg—represented the best African boxing performance at the Games.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Boxer Tryagain Morning Ndevelo defeated defending Commonwealth champion Jude Gallagher in a semi-final to reach the men's 60kg gold medal bout at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, while Mischa Monique Araes and Philip Pumulo Haoseb secured bronze medals, guaranteeing Namibia at least a silver medal overall.
1 August 2026 · Informanté →
Tryagain Ndevelo defeated Niall Adams 5-0 in the men's 60kg category and Mischa Araes beat Nadeeka Ranasinghe 4-0 in the women's 51kg fight, advancing both to the semi-finals where they have secured medals. They join compatriot Philip Haoseb, who qualified for the semis the previous evening.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →