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New Era
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has tasked Namibia’s newly appointed High Commissioner to India to aggressively promote trade, investment and economic cooperation as the country pushes to accelerate development under Vision 2030. …
Tukuhupwele gets top Indian diplomatic postThe Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed retired wing commander Alex Tukuhupwele as Namibia’s ambassador to India. …
President Nandi-Ndaitwah appoints new ambassador to IndiaThe Namibian
South Africa ended India’s 12-match winning streak at the T20 World Cup with a crushing 76-run win in Ahmedabad on Sunday in the opening Group 1 Super Eights match. …
SA thrash India to end 12 match T20 World Cup win streakThe Namibian
… The format though has come under fire after all four group winners — India, South Africa, West Indies and Zimbabwe — were pitted against each other in the second phase. …
West Indies wary of Zimbabwe's ‘X factor' quick MuzarabaniThe Namibian
… The 2021 champions were seen as title contenders again at the showpiece in India and Sri Lanka, but the former white ball heavyweights instead suffered a calamitous exit in the group stage for the first time since 2009. …
Deflated Australia face tough questions after T20 World Cup flopInformanté
… The region accounts for 75.4% (US$166.5 million) of export opportunities, led predominantly by China (72.4%), followed by India and Singapore (1.4% and 0.6%, respectively),” the report highlights. …
Diversification report highlights significant potential for Namibia’s CETM exports to Asia and other key marketsThe Namibian
… India, the world number one-ranked T20 side, are hot favourites to retain their crown on home soil. …
Zimbabwe surprise as T20 World Cup Super Eights begin without AustraliaNew Era
The conclusion of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (India–EU FTA) marks a historic milestone in India’s global economic engagement and signals the emergence of a new era of trusted, forward-looking trade partnerships. …
Opinion – India-Nam trade expansion creates new opportunitiesThe Namibian
India say they can peak at the right time and play their “perfect game” in the Super Eights at the T20 World Cup, while playing down the abject form of opening batsman Abhishek Sharma. …
India search for ‘perfect game' as South Africa loom in Super EightsThe Namibian
… The West Indies will face Zimbabwe in Mumbai on Monday to kick off their Super Eights campaign, with clashes against South Africa and co-hosts India to follow.
West Indies ease past Italy to tune up for T20 Super EightsJoanivia Bezuidenhout, 17, won her first title on the ITF Africa junior circuit, claiming the girls' doubles crown in Lusaka, Zambia with Zimbabwean partner Rutendo Tom after defeating the Chisongo twins 6-2, 6-3 in the final. Bezuidenhout did not advance past the round robin stage in the singles competition.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Joanivia Bezuidenhout, 17, won her first title on the ITF Africa junior circuit, claiming the girls' doubles crown in Lusaka, Zambia with Zimbabwean partner Rutendo Tom after defeating the Chisongo twins 6-2, 6-3 in the final. Bezuidenhout did not advance past the round robin stage in the singles competition.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Southern African Customs Union leaders, including President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, have approved establishment of a R5 billion regional development fund to finance cross-border industrial and infrastructure projects across all five member states. The fund will be financed from the SACU Common Revenue Pool during the 2027/28 and 2028/29 financial years.
29 June 2026 · New Era →
De Beers CEO Al Cook says the company's sale could be completed within weeks, with governments including Namibia, Botswana and Angola, and industry investors expressing interest in acquiring stakes. Cook envisions the company's future as a public-private partnership combining governments and private investors.
19 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Bank Windhoek has processed the first batch of government grant payments through Namibia's national instant payment network, with beneficiaries under the marginalised beneficiaries category receiving grants in near real time. The development positions Namibia among early adopters of unified payment interface-enabled technology outside India.
18 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's health system is fragmented with high administrative costs and limited fiscal pooling. A health professional has proposed a Shared Prosperity Health Covenant framework to transform the system into a unified, equitable, and digitally enabled ecosystem that addresses disparities and promotes universal health coverage.
20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that while foreign powers do pursue their interests in Africa, the deeper problem is Africa's lack of disciplined structures, weak institutions, and fragmented leadership that allow resources to be negotiated away, and that Africa must stop waiting for rescue and instead build order.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
India has supported Namibia's independence since 1946 and hosted Swapo's first embassy abroad in 1986. The Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi (28–31 May) will align India's development vision with Africa's Agenda 2063 and strengthen the relationship through business and ministerial meetings.
16 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Waylon Wentzel and Huipie van Wyk both exited the World Bowls Indoor Championships in Australia after the group stages, with Wentzel winning one of seven matches and van Wyk winning one of six matches.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia imported commercial vehicles worth N$979 million in March, predominantly from South Africa, India and China, while re-exporting N$48 million worth mainly to Zambia, according to NSA trade statistics. The country recorded a trade deficit of N$2.3 billion in March, an improvement from the previous month's N$5.2 billion deficit.
11 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia recorded exports of N$13.2 billion and imports of N$15.5 billion in March 2026, resulting in a trade deficit of N$2.3 billion—an improvement from the N$5.2 billion deficit in February. China was the largest export market and South Africa the main source of imports, with mining commodities (uranium, gold, nickel ores, diamonds) dominating exports alongside fish, while re-exports increased significantly.
10 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has started a nationwide polio vaccination campaign following virus detections in sewage at Rundu and Gobabis, with the health minister declaring an outbreak despite no confirmed cases. The last reported polio cases in Namibia occurred in 2006, when 35 cases and 11 deaths were recorded.
29 April 2026 · The Namibian →
US president Donald Trump ordered a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of an oil shock by threatening supplies particularly to Asia. The blockade follows recent US-Israel military action and threatens to disrupt Iran's crude exports at a time when shipments have been helping ease global market pressure, with oil prices already jumping 8% in response to the announcement.
15 April 2026 · New Era →
The web series 'Chiraiya', released on JioHotstar in March, has attracted millions of viewers and sparked national debate on consent and marital rape in India, where the act remains legal. The show's writer and cast say they aimed to raise awareness and stimulate social discussion about an issue affecting millions of women, though the production has also faced criticism from some viewers.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund has received a lifetime achievement in research award from Namibia's National Commission on Research, Science and Technology in recognition of her conservation work and contribution to building Namibia's scientific infrastructure. Marker founded the CCF in 1990 and has led pioneering efforts including reintroducing cheetahs to India after decades of extinction there.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Nine police officers in India's Tamil Nadu state have been sentenced to death for the 2020 custody deaths of a father and son who were detained for keeping their mobile phone shop open during lockdown. The judge described the case as a clear abuse of authority, noting the men were stripped and assaulted before dying in jail.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →
As Trump threatens military action against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, several Asian countries—including the Philippines, Pakistan, India, and China—have already struck agreements with Tehran to ensure safe passage for their vessels through the critical shipping route. The diplomatic arrangements reflect nations' heavy energy dependence on the Gulf and their preference for negotiation over conflict, though the scope and durability of these agreements remain uncertain.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Rising global gas prices stemming from the Middle East conflict are driving up funeral costs in Britain, particularly cremations which rely heavily on gas, with average funeral costs rising 1.3% since January—outpacing the 0.1% monthly inflation rate and the 3% annual inflation rate.
6 April 2026 · The Namibian →
India's condom industry, which produces over six billion units annually, faces material shortages and rising production costs after Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted supplies of silicone oil and ammonia used in manufacturing. Pharmacies in major Indian cities are already reporting stock shortages as prices for key materials surge.
3 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia is repositioning its foreign policy to compete in a world where economic strength defines global standing, with 69.5% of the International Relations and Trade Ministry's N$1.37 billion budget allocated to foreign missions. Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi warned of emerging "electro state nations" and called for diplomatic missions to act as economic engines protecting national interests amid global instability and competition over critical minerals and technology.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
Communal farmers associations in Namibia remain underutilised despite their potential to drive employment, food security, and rural development. The article argues that independent auditing, trained administration, market partnerships, revenue diversification, and leveraging the resettlement programme are essential to transform these organisations from subsistence-level operations into engines of rural prosperity.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Pakistan has emerged as an unlikely intermediary in escalating US-Iran tensions, leveraging its relationship with US President Trump, its geographic proximity and cultural ties to Iran, and its lack of involvement in the conflict. However, the role carries significant risks: Pakistan depends on oil through the Strait of Hormuz, faces domestic pro-Iran sentiment, and could be dragged into the conflict through its defence pact with Saudi Arabia while also managing security threats from Afghanistan and India.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The government's N$500 million monthly fuel subsidy in response to rising oil prices is unsustainable and will not effectively help the poorest Namibians, according to economists. Several specialists argue direct cash grants to low-income groups would be more effective than broad price subsidies, while transport operators warn of industry strain from the fuel increases.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Rescue teams in Bangladesh recovered 24 bodies, including five children, after a bus with around 50 passengers sank into the Padma River at a ferry crossing near Dhaka on Wednesday. The incident highlights ongoing road safety challenges in South Asia, where deadly crashes are common due to poor infrastructure and vehicle maintenance.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
Toyota Tsusho Corporation has been selected to join the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths Project in Namibia as a strategic partner alongside Japan's state-backed Jogmec, which will invest up to C$25 million to earn up to 51% interest in the project and secure supply of critical rare earth elements like dysprosium and terbium for the automotive and energy sectors.
27 March 2026 · The Namibian →
India's high commissioner inaugurated an Indian-funded advanced network laboratory at Osona military base to enhance information technology training within the Namibian Defence Force. The facility features modern IT infrastructure and upgraded classrooms, supporting a bilateral cooperation agreement under which about 80 NDF personnel travel to India annually for specialised courses.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Soaring black-market prices for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in India, partly due to Middle East supplies being disrupted by war, are pushing low-income families in New Delhi back to burning wood and coal for cooking, raising health risks and worsening air quality. Activists cite hoarding and documentation barriers for migrant workers, who lack access to subsidised LPG and rely on informal markets where prices have risen two to three times.
25 March 2026 · New Era →
At a State House ceremony, Namibia's Head of State Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the nation's 36th Independence Day, reflecting on the country's sovereignty and the international solidarity that enabled its liberation. She reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to inclusive development, democratic governance, and peaceful coexistence while expressing gratitude to nations and movements that supported the independence struggle.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah celebrated Namibia's 36th Independence Day by reflecting on the country's sovereignty since 1990 and expressing gratitude for global support during the liberation struggle. She reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to strengthening international cooperation in trade, investment, and sustainable development while addressing socio-economic challenges and youth empowerment.
22 March 2026 · Informanté →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare assured the business community that Namibia will not run out of fuel, as only 20–30 per cent of fuel imports come from the Middle East, with most sourced from Nigeria, India, and Europe. The country maintains a three-month fuel supply, and fuel tankers are expected to have arrived by now, he said.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Finland and Namibia have partnered to strengthen the local circular economy, focusing on resource efficiency and sustainable growth across mining, energy and agricultural sectors. Namibia became the first African country to host a dialogue under the World Circular Economy Forum, bringing together policymakers, researchers, and private sector representatives to develop practical circular economy solutions.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →