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Order a long-term news report on Johannesburg
Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Namibian
… With the first of four Tests against world champions South Africa in Johannesburg next Saturday, New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie replaced Taylor at half-time as a precautionary measure. …
Taylor scores two tries in winning debut as New Zealand captainWindhoek Observer
… ( Johannesburg has its problems, but it has developed entire ecosystems around contemporary art, restaurants, theatre, design, music and fashion. …
Kapana and Braai: A Sad Indictment of How Namibia’s Elite SocialisesThe Namibian
… Ruben Love, the likely starting fly-half for the first Test against South Africa in Johannesburg on August 22, slotted seven of eight conversions, many from difficult angles. …
Eight-try New Zealand cruise to tour victory over SharksWindhoek Observer
… A much larger infrastructure project is the proposed Trans-Kalahari Railway (TKR), a planned 1 900-kilometre railway linking Walvis Bay with Windhoek, Gaborone and Johannesburg. …
Namibia faces race to secure Copperbelt freightThe Namibian
… Effective from 1 August, applicants must travel across the border to Johannesburg or Cape Town in South Africa to be interviewed, fingerprinted and processed. …
Should Namibia Reciprocate on the US Visa Service Cut?The Namibian
… South Africa drew 1-1 at home against Ethiopia and an association official travelled 130 kilometres from Johannesburg late the same day to fire Mosimane. …
Mosimane set to succeed Broos as South Africa coachThe Namibian
… I made a concerted effort to meet Brenda face to face when I went to record our album with my band People’s Choice in Johannesburg in 1999.” Along the way, Anna also developed a love for the music of Splash and the Dalom Kids. …
Anna Afrikaner Makes a Comeback With Khomasdal ConcertWindhoek Observer
… The award, presented in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 5 August 2026, recognises organisations that demonstrate strong commitment to ethical governance, transparency and accountability in procurement and supply chain management. …
CPBN earns global ethics recognitionWindhoek Observer
… Since launching their codeshare agreement, Emirates and SAA have operated on a unilateral basis, with SAA placing its code on Emirates-operated flights between Dubai and Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, as well as interline access to 68 Emirates destinations worldwide via Dub …
Emirates and South African Airways expand codeshare partnershipThe Namibian
… ernal shocks is finite, and with the diplomatic path blocked by the erosion of trust, Namibia faces a prolonged period of economic strangulation, with its most vulnerable citizens bearing the heaviest burden. – Akani Chauke is news editor for CAJ News Africa based in Johannesburg …
How The Middle East Crisis And Us Foreign Policy Are Strangling The Namibian EconomyUnited 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 →