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Chamwe Kaira Namibia imported commercial vehicles worth N$979 million in March, with most of the vehicles coming from South Africa, India and China, according to the latest international merchandise trade statistics released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). …
Vehicle import bill reached N$979m in MarchInformanté
… The analysis revealed that, on the demand side, the country imported vehicles (for commercial purposes) worth N$979 million, mainly from South Africa, India and China, while on the supply side, the country exported the same commodity (which is solely a re-export) worth N$48 milli …
Namibia’s trade deficit narrows in March 2026The Namibian
… At the time the virus was genetically related to a case detected in Angola in 2005, which had been imported from India. …
Polio jabs despite no case ‘precautionary’New Era
… On Sunday, the Felicity, a tanker operated by the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC), delivered two million barrels of oil to India, the first such above-board shipment since 2019, according to tracking site Tanker Tracker. …
US blockade threatens already crippled oil supplyThe Namibian
The web series ‘Chiraiya’ has drawn widespread attention following its release, using its storyline to confront the issue of marital rape in India, where the act remains legal. …
Popular web series challenges silence around marital rape in IndiaThe Namibian
… In 2023, Marker led a team that reintroduced cheetahs from Namibia to India after they had been extinct there for decades. …
Cheetah Conservation Fund’s Laurie Marker wins lifetime awardThe Namibian
Nine police officers have been sentenced to death in India over the deaths of a father and son in custody in 2020. …
Nine policemen sentenced to death in India over Covid custody killingsThe Namibian
… In recent weeks – several Asian countries including Pakistan,India and the Philippines – have made agreements with Tehran to letsome ships pass through the strait safely. …
Trump's Hormuz deadline looms but Asian nations have already struck deals with IranThe Namibian
… In some countries, such as India, fuel shortages resulting from the war have meant gas-fired cremations have been halted in some areas. …
Iran war driving up funeral costs in United KingdomThe Namibian
India’s massive condom industry is facing major disruptions due to material shortages and soaring production costs linked to the ongoing war in the Middle East, local media reports, citing manufacturers. …
India’s condom industry crippled by Iran warGlobal 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 hours ago · 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 hours ago · 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 →
Boxer Philip !Haoseb advanced to the men's 55 kilogramme semi-finals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a 4-1 split decision victory over New Zealand's Alex Mukuka, guaranteeing Namibia at least a bronze medal. !Haoseb has now won three consecutive bouts in the tournament.
30 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibian boxer Philip Haoseb advanced to the semi-finals of the men's 55kg category at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by defeating New Zealand's Alex Mukuka 4-0, automatically securing at least a bronze medal. Haoseb will face India's Jadumani Mandengbam in the semi-finals for a place in Saturday's final.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Deep Yellow, developing the Tumas uranium project, has progressed financing with mandated lead arranger Nedbank Limited after completing an Independent Technical Expert review. The company is advancing the staged development of Tumas toward a Final Investment Decision anticipated in the last quarter of this year, with progress on power and water supply infrastructure including detailed design for grid connection and ongoing negotiations with NamWater.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate says rural and marginalised communities, particularly the San population, need to be convinced to adopt the government's planned electronic identification documents if the rollout is to be inclusive. A team from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, partnering with UNDP, is visiting all seven constituencies in the region this week to explain the chip-based e-ID, with concerns raised about low literacy levels among marginalised groups.
29 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security launched a national electronic identity awareness campaign in Omaheke, the first region in a nationwide stakeholder engagement drive ahead of Namibia's planned e-ID system rollout in September. The campaign aims to explain the benefits of the digital identity programme and address public concerns over data protection and privacy.
29 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Amanda Steenkamp and Diana Viljoen secured Namibia's best-ever finish in women's pairs at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, winning four straight matches in Section B after an opening loss to England, temporarily topping the standings on 12 points.
28 July 2026 · New Era →
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 →
Team Namibia delivered strong performances at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with the gymnastics team finishing 10th overall with a combined score of 107.550, and swimmers including Jessica Humphrey recording record-setting results in the pool alongside victories on the bowls greens.
27 July 2026 · Informanté →
Jessica Humphrey and Oliver Durand set new Namibian senior and age-group records in swimming at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Humphrey clocking 1:01.83 in the women's 100m backstroke and Durand 53.98 seconds in the men's 100m butterfly. Boxer Tryagain Ndevelo progressed by walkover, while swimmers Luke Beukes and the record-setters advanced to semi-finals.
27 July 2026 · Informanté →
More than 60 young Namibians have secured internships and employment with international oil and gas companies as the country develops its petroleum sector. PETROFUND has signed over 10 memoranda of understanding with upstream operators and service companies to create training and employment pathways for Namibian youth.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The US has imposed new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, the EU, Canada, Japan and India, citing claims they failed to properly stop forced labour. The duties came into effect on Friday and represent the latest escalation in the trade war under President Donald Trump.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Bowling national team head coach Axel Krahenbuhl says his players' international experience and thorough preparation position them to compete at the Commonwealth Games from 23 July to 2 August in Glasgow, Scotland.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Walvis Bay's significance lies not in the port itself but in control over maritime trade routes and the geopolitical power that grants—a principle South Africa understood when it retained sovereignty for four years after Namibia's 1990 independence.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Somalia's Communications and Technology Minister told the BBC that WhatsApp's planned feature allowing users to chat via usernames rather than phone numbers could pose a security risk and make it harder to counter criminals and militants. The government has approached Meta about its concerns, citing Somalia's reliance on mobile money and the risk of financial fraud and scams, particularly given al-Shabab's use of WhatsApp for extortion and propaganda.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The ICC has announced a new format for the 2027 men's one-day international World Cup in southern Africa, featuring a preliminary round for the three lowest-ranked qualifiers with only one advancing to a 12-team main group stage. The restructure replaces the previous 'super six' with a 'super seven' round-robin and eliminates quarter-finals, designed to reduce dead-rubber matches and increase the potential for an additional India-Pakistan fixture.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Young Namibians aspiring to study medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry have raised concerns over unclear and unfair policies by NSFAF and HPCNA, arguing that students admitted to universities abroad were later informed their programmes required curriculum approval, and that NSFAF's removal of medical programmes from its priority list has left them stranded.
15 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) defended selecting five Namibian companies for its new diamond sales cycle out of 11 applicants, saying the selection balanced local participation with achieving optimal price discovery and maximising value for government. The decision has drawn complaints from unsuccessful applicants, who claim it has led to factory closures and job losses in the diamond cutting and polishing industry.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Cheetah Conservation Fund has been designated the Global Centre of Excellence for Cheetah Conservation through a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with India's International Big Cat Alliance. CCF's headquarters in Namibia will serve as a global hub for training, technical cooperation, scientific research, and knowledge exchange to strengthen cheetah conservation across Africa, Asia, and other cheetah range countries.
9 July 2026 · Informanté →