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The Namibian
… He says a two-legged affair is always a tricky one, but it’s important for Stars to have a positive start and then follow with a consistent performance in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 24 October. …
Mannetti calls for star-studded showdown against PiratesInformanté
Staff Reporter NAMIBIAN learners Guillermo Melando and Thobias Gabriel have won silver and bronze medals respectively at the 46th Eskom Expo International Science Fair in Johannesburg, South Africa, where young scientists and innovators from 11 countries showcased research and te …
Namibia wins two medals at international science fairInformanté
… South African venues include Cape Town, Paarl, Johannesburg, Tshwane, Bloemfontein, Durban, KuGompo City and Gqeberha, while Zimbabwe will host matches in Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls. …
Cricket World Cup 2027 ticket ballot opensThe Namibian
… The event took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 28 September to 2 October. …
Top Pupils Represent Namibia at Continental Science FairInformanté
… The highly anticipated India-Pakistan match is scheduled for Johannesburg on 10 October. …
Namibia to host Cricket World Cup opener seriesThe Namibian
… Eve Kamutushi (back row, centre) with the Desert Jewels during the African Championships qualifying tournament in Johannesburg, South Africa. …
Eve Kamutushi: From wing-attack to game-changerThe Namibian
… The semi-finals will take place in Cape Town and Centurion on 17 and 18 November respectively, before Johannesburg’s iconic cityscape provides the backdrop for the 21 November final, bringing the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 to a spectacular close in the City of Gold. …
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule revealedThe Namibian
… At least 11 women were killed in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, since mid-July. …
Ramaphosa orders action after 11 killingsThe Namibian
… Daun says all drill core was cut in half, with half of the core bagged and sent to ALS Laboratories Ltd in Johannesburg, South Africa, for analysis and ActLabs in Canada. …
Koryx completes key copper drill projectInformanté
… The collaboration follows a joint visit to pharmaceutical and health technology production facilities in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, South Africa, where the delegation assessed existing capabilities in pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing, biotechnology, genomics and …
Southern Africa, China advance regional pharmaceutical manufacturingUnited States ambassador to Namibia John Giordano met government officials, corporate executives and investors in multiple cities to attract private investment in Namibia's energy, mining and infrastructure opportunities.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
United States ambassador to Namibia John Giordano met government officials, corporate executives and investors in multiple cities to attract private investment in Namibia's energy, mining and infrastructure opportunities.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
As local elections approach, President Ramaphosa's coalition government with the DA faces pressure from ANC weakness and Johannesburg's crisis, with the SACP having opposed the deal during 2024 coalition negotiations.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan army sergeant major and outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, was found beheaded near Kampala, Uganda, over the weekend. His death adds to a record of critics of Kagame being killed both in Rwanda and abroad, prompting his family to express fear for their safety.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Schalk Erasmus, a director of Paratus Namibia Holdings Limited, sold 10,440 ordinary shares on 14 October 2026 at N$12.35 per share for N$128,934. Anglo American executives also acquired shares under the company's Share Incentive Plan on the London Stock Exchange.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Stars FC will face Orlando Pirates in the first leg of a CAF Champions League tie on Saturday in Gaborone, Botswana. Head coach Gerald Guther says the team is focused on competing for a victory and positioning itself well ahead of the return match in Johannesburg.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Southern African Development Community lawmakers launched a dashboard in Johannesburg to monitor implementation of the regional Model Law on Eradicating Child Marriage and Protecting Children Already in Marriage. The tool aims to strengthen evidence-based action and accountability across the region through tracking progress, identifying gaps, and informing decisions.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
South African electrical equipment supplier ACDC Dynamics has opened its first corporate express shop in Windhoek, employing 20 Namibians and planning to hire more than 40 as the business grows. The shop sells lighting, switches, solar products, wiring and tools to individual customers and businesses.
10 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia faces persistent unemployment, inequality, and skills mismatches that constrain economic diversification and private-sector development, according to IMF assessments. The article argues the country needs a serious strategy to attract skilled Namibians living abroad and retain those already at home.
10 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Eswatini has repatriated 10 of its 31 deportees from the US, some with criminal records, likely through transit countries; both Eswatini and South Africa deny reports that deportees were secretly released through informal border crossings. The Eswatini government called reports of smuggling "misleading" and said it repatriated the individuals to their countries of origin between September 2025 and October 2026.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
At least 24 vehicles were set ablaze and foreign-owned shops looted in South Africa as anti-immigration protests turned violent in Soweto and Durban on Thursday. The clashes followed a court ruling requiring the government to remove barriers preventing some migrants from applying for asylum, and an alleged assault by a foreign national in Durban.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Former African Stars FC director of football Ricardo Mannetti calls on the club to put up a strong performance against Orlando Pirates in their CAF Champions League encounter, with matches scheduled for October 17 in Gaborone and October 24 in Johannesburg.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Guillermo Melando and Thobias Gabriel won silver and bronze medals respectively at the 46th Eskom Expo International Science Fair in Johannesburg, where young scientists from 11 countries showcased research and innovations from 28 September to 2 October 2026.
7 October 2026 · Informanté →
The International Cricket Council has opened a free ticket ballot for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, which will feature 57 matches across Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe from 2 October to 21 November 2027. The ballot remains open until 21 November 2026, with successful applicants selected through a randomised process where demand exceeds availability; ticket prices range from approximately US$9.50 to US$30.
6 October 2026 · Informanté →
Guillermo Melando and Thobias Gabriel represented Namibia at the 2026 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair in Johannesburg from 28 September to 2 October, having won the primary and secondary phases of Namibia's 2025 National Science Fair.
5 October 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Nangulushi Eve Kamutushi, a former University of Namibia and senior national netball player who retired from the national team in 2023, has remained involved in the sport after a career that included club play for Tigers and United and continental competition. Her netball journey began at Ongha Secondary School under coach Erwin Nawarab, who developed her into a goal-attack player and prolific scorer.
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 →
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa announced new measures to combat gender-based violence on Tuesday, following the murders of at least 11 women in Ekurhuleni since mid-July. The measures include a crackdown on alcohol abuse, a women's safety audit to be completed within 60 days, and a review of unresolved gender-based violence cases within 90 days.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Koryx Copper SA has completed infill and expansion drilling at its Haib copper project in southern Namibia, with 18 holes totalling 7,074 metres showing wide intercepts and some higher-grade zones near surface. The company says geological modelling and mineral resource estimation remain on track for publication before the end of 2026.
24 September 2026 · The Namibian →
SADC, UNAIDS, China and the Global Health Innovation Institute are collaborating to expand local production of medicines, vaccines and health technologies in Southern Africa, with partners identifying priority areas to increase domestic production, reduce import reliance and strengthen regional health security.
21 September 2026 · Informanté →
South African journalist Micah Reddy and his local fixer Kooki Mahmoud have gone missing in Djibouti while reporting on local developments. The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on Djiboutian authorities to clarify their whereabouts and confirm their safety.
20 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Steve Smith, banned for 12 months and sacked as Australia captain after the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town, says he still suffers flashbacks from the trauma but is preparing for his first Test series in South Africa since the incident, with the opening match in Durban set for October 9.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Two new pumps manufactured in Johannesburg have arrived in Namibia as Otjiwarongo municipality works to address low water pressure and intermittent supply affecting parts of the town.
16 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The ANC's candidate list crisis for 4 November local elections is revealing deep divisions as powerful provincial and regional blocs defy the party centre, with 181 councillor candidates failing to register. The conflict suggests the party's traditional structure of democratic centralism is weakening as it becomes increasingly federalised, with provincial power brokers scuttling reform candidates backed by national leaders.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says the Springboks are ready to face a much-changed All Blacks side in Baltimore on Saturday, the fourth and final Test of the series. Leading 2-1, the world champions are favoured to wrap up the series victory despite New Zealand coach Dave Rennie making several changes including an entirely new front row.
12 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Connor Esterhuizen scored 119 runs in his second ODI to help South Africa beat Namibia by 157 runs and clinch the three-match series 2-0. Esterhuizen and Tony de Zorzi (79) built a 183-run partnership that took South Africa to 335-9, while Namibia collapsed early before recovering partially through a 71-run stand between Gerhard Erasmus and Jan Bait.
12 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia University of Science and Technology has sent a 70-member delegation to Johannesburg for the 2026 Inter-University Staff Games on 11–12 September, hosted by the University of the Witwatersrand. NUST will compete in ten sporting disciplines alongside seven other regional universities.
10 September 2026 · New Era →
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus named Damian Willemse at full-back to replace injured Cheslin Kolbe for this weekend's series decider against New Zealand in Baltimore, with Morne van den Berg also coming in at scrum-half for Cobus Reinach.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa defeated New Zealand 29-24 in the third Test in Johannesburg, taking a 2-1 series lead. Star players Cheslin Kolbe (jaw) and Ardie Savea (shoulder) were injured and ruled out of the series finale in Baltimore.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa won 29-24 against New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday, taking a 2-1 lead in the four-match Test series. The Springboks were locked 12-12 at half-time before dominating the second half to secure victory.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →