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New Era
GENEVA – The WHO has suspended medical evacuations from Gaza to Egypt after a “security incident” left a contract worker dead, with Israel yesterday saying its soldiers opened fire while facing “an immediate threat”. …
Israel kills WHO contract workerThe Namibian
… Here’s what else Iran says is in the 10-point ceasefire plan – including compensation: Israel says it supports suspending strikes on Iran, but the two-week ceasefire “does not include Lebanon”. …
Iran and US agree to conditional two-week ceasefire and opening of Hormuz straitNew Era
BEIRUT – An Israeli strike hit Beirut’s southern suburbs yesterday as Israel’s army said it was targeting Hezbollah, with the raid sending a large plume of smoke billowing across the skyline. …
Raid hits Beirut’s southern suburbsThe Namibian
… Iran has virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, a vital conduit for oil and gas, and launched strikes on Israel and its Gulf neighbours. …
Trump threatens ‘hell' for Iran over Strait of HormuzThe Namibian
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz on Sunday said Israeli forces would pursue and kill Iran’s leaders and target the Islamic Republic’s strategic assets if missile attacks on Israel continued. …
Israel's defence minister vows to kill Iran leadersThe Namibian
… The build-up to the match had been overshadowed by the outbreak of the Middle East war in late February, when the US and Israel attacked Iran, subsequently dragging Iraq into the conflict. …
Despite war, Iraq euphoric after team qualifies for World CupNew Era
… Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East conflict in early March when Israeli-US strikes killed Iran’s supreme leader and Tehran-backed Hezbollah responded by firing rockets at Israel. …
More than 200 000 fled Lebanon for Syria in March: UNHCRThe Namibian
… China joins Pakistan, which has emerged as an unlikely mediator in the US-Israel war against Iran. …
China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war – will it work?The Namibian
Israel’s defence minister has said a buffer zone will be set up inside southern Lebanon and that Israel will keep security control over a swathe of the territory even after the end of the current war against the armed group Hezbollah. …
Israel says it will keep control over part of southern Lebanon after war with Hezbollah endsThe Namibian
… God willing, we will win, but I would like to become a martyr.” Hamshahri newspaper said they were hit by an “Israeli drone strike”. …
Iran using children in security roles in war, reports and witnesses sayThe US launched fresh attacks on Iranian military targets on Sunday, killing one person and injuring four according to Iranian state media. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responded by striking US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, while the two countries dispute control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of their June interim agreement.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The US launched fresh attacks on Iranian military targets on Sunday, killing one person and injuring four according to Iranian state media. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responded by striking US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, while the two countries dispute control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of their June interim agreement.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was absent from his father's funeral on Sunday, with other senior regime figures and three of his brothers in attendance. Mojtaba has not appeared in public since his appointment in early March, amid speculation about his condition following alleged wounds from US-Israel air strikes that killed his father in February.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister in the Presidency Charles Mubita and National Assembly member Dr Peya Mushelenga represented Namibia at a public farewell ceremony for Iran's late Supreme Leader Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Hosseini Khamenei in Tehran on Saturday, attended by foreign dignitaries from several countries.
4 July 2026 · Informanté →
US Vice-President JD Vance says Donald Trump may decide to release a preliminary memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran before Friday, when the deal is formally signed in Geneva. The MOU, described as "about a page and a half" and "very general," has already been electronically signed by Trump, Vance, and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Petroleum oils, including diesel and petrol, accounted for 18.1% of Namibia's goods imports in April, the highest share of any product. The country imported goods worth N$14.2 billion but exported only N$9.8 billion, creating a N$4.4 billion trade deficit, with petroleum mainly sourced from Nigeria, Oman and Sweden.
13 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Mohamed Salah, 33, leads Egypt at what is likely his final World Cup, seeking a first tournament victory for the Pharaohs after three previous campaigns without a win. Salah recently ended his nine-year Liverpool career with 257 goals before joining Al-Ittihad.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibians have yet to experience a significant impact on basic food prices from the war involving Iran, the United States and Israel, despite predictions of rapid food-price rises. Retail data from January to April shows maize meal prices decreased, sunflower cooking oil rose notably, and other staple items recorded mixed results.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Okandjoze Chiefs' Assembly on Genocide has called on the Namibian government to adopt a "business unusual" approach to genocide apology and reparations, saying years of discussions have produced little action. The group urged the government to move away from symbolic discussions and engage descendants of Ovaherero, Ovambanderu and Nama communities differently on restorative justice.
27 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Trump dismissed Iran's response to US proposals to end the war as "totally unacceptable." Iran's proposal, sent via Pakistan as mediator, included an immediate end to the war on all fronts, a halt to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, guarantees against further attacks on Iran, compensation for war damage, and emphasis on Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Following the Israel–US joint attack on Iran in February, oil prices rose above US$100 per barrel, with Namibia's government raising fuel prices in April by N$2.50 for petrol and N$4 for diesel. While temporary levy cuts and National Energy Fund subsidies have cushioned consumer impact—absorbing approximately N$500 million in April alone—further food and logistics inflation is expected as second-wave effects reach Namibia.
9 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Sakaria Sakaria, who lives in a shack in Goreangab with his wife, three children, and two orphaned nieces, wakes before dawn in the cold to make hot water and walk to work in Okapare. The article depicts the daily struggles of informal settlement residents facing fuel price increases and economic uncertainty.
9 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
US President Donald Trump has said the war in Iran will be "over quickly" and that he aims to end Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Iran said a US proposal to end the war is "still being considered"; Axios reported the White House is working toward a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran that could frame nuclear negotiations, with provisions including suspension of Iranian nuclear enrichment, lifting sanctions, and restoring free transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Two Israeli soldiers—one who struck a Jesus statue with a sledgehammer in Lebanon and another who photographed the incident—will each receive 30 days of military detention.
28 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on 25 March recognising the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity, with 123 votes in favour and 52 abstentions. Namibian subject experts say the vote bolsters local calls for justice regarding colonial-era genocide and reparations, and could pressure countries such as Germany to reconsider responses to demands of Namibians affected by the 1904 to 1908 genocide.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The world's largest condom maker, Karex, says it will raise prices by up to 30% or more if the Iran conflict continues to disrupt supplies of raw materials like ammonia and silicone-based lubricants that rely on oil. The disruption to the Strait of Hormuz has also driven up costs for air fares, fertilizers, helium, and other goods globally.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon leaders were set to speak, but a Lebanese official told AFP the country had not been informed of any planned contact with Israel, and Netanyahu's office made no comment. The announcement follows the first direct diplomatic talks between the two countries since 1993, when their ambassadors met in Washington amid escalating conflict in Lebanon since Hezbollah's March attack on Israel.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Kenya's energy regulator has raised diesel and petrol prices to record levels, citing higher global oil and shipping costs exacerbated by conflict in Iran, even as the government cut value-added tax to cushion consumers. The increase occurs alongside a fuel quality scandal and reports of shortages, though officials say stocks are sufficient.
17 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 →
China's foreign ministry has called the US naval blockade of Iranian ports "irresponsible and dangerous," saying it undermines a fragile ceasefire and jeopardises safety in the Strait of Hormuz. The move threatens China's oil supply and comes as analysts say the US is attempting to pressure Beijing to encourage Iran to reopen the critical waterway.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on 25 March declaring the transatlantic slave trade and system of chattel slavery "the gravest crime against humanity," with 123 votes in favour, three against, and 52 abstentions. Ghana led the effort, which marks a shift in global discourse from historical remembrance to institutional accountability and reparatory justice, though major nations including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and EU members abstained, reflecting continued international unease about acknowledgment and potential liability.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Pope Leo told reporters he has "no fear" of the Trump administration and will continue to advocate for peace after Trump attacked him on social media for his stance on Iran, calling him "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy." The pope said his role is to spread the message of the gospel and stand against global conflicts and innocent suffering.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Iran and the United States failed to reach a deal on Sunday to end the Middle East conflict, with disagreements over control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, though both sides have maintained a temporary ceasefire and Pakistan continues to facilitate dialogue.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
The agriculture ministry has denied allegations of importing bees from South Africa to boost blueberry harvests, stating that the last application was rejected in 2024 due to South Africa's inability to provide health assurances. The rejection comes amid concerns from local beekeepers and the Namibian Beekeeping Association about threats to native bees and the lack of adequate quarantine systems.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that criminalising the "Ngungula trade"—Namibians' importation of subsidised Angolan fuel—punishes economic desperation rather than crime, and proposes a controlled decriminalisation model for border regions that would allow small quantities for personal use while preventing large-scale smuggling and protecting formal retailers.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Oil prices rebounded sharply and global stock markets fell as investor concerns mounted over the durability of a Middle East ceasefire, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely blocked and Israeli strikes on Lebanon killing over 200 people. Analysts warn that oil prices will likely remain elevated and volatile until a more permanent regional agreement is reached, with longer-term impacts on growth and inflation uncertain.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Calls are mounting for a US-Iran ceasefire to extend to Israel's conflict with Hezbollah after Israeli strikes killed over 200 people in Lebanon, though Israel and the US say Lebanon was not part of the truce, while Iran signals the talks may collapse.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the European Union should consider temporarily suspending its strict spending rules if the Iran war and resulting energy shock worsens. Brussels cautioned that such a suspension is only possible if the EU experiences a severe economic crisis, which it said is not currently the case.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Brent crude prices have swung sharply amid Middle East tensions, with Namibian pump prices at Walvis Bay reaching N$22.08 per litre—just 20 cents below their 2022 all-time high. The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy will set May fuel prices based on developments over the coming two weeks, as vessel traffic through the crucial Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has ruled Djibouti since 1999, is poised to extend his control of the strategically important Horn of Africa nation in a presidential election widely dismissed as uncompetitive, with the opposition divided and a human rights monitor calling it a "masquerade."
9 April 2026 · New Era →