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The Namibian
… The shooting took place in Johannesburg and various police teams are investigating. …
Crime Intelligence’s Feroz Khan shot in attempted assassination, police deploy ‘maximum resources’The Namibian
… Joburg’s service delivery implosion. Extortion mafias. …
State Capture and xenophobia — ‘abahambe’ mob lacks gumption to tackle SA’s real problemsThe Namibian
… The DA believes 500,000 votes could deliver an outright majority in Johannesburg – but low voter registration and voter apathy may prove the biggest obstacles. …
From DJ Gogo to Mayor? Zille chases 500,000 votes for a majorityWindhoek Observer
Staff Writer Two of Sub-Saharan Africa’s strongest unserved routes still have no direct flights between Johannesburg and Mumbai, and Brussels and Cape Town. …
Why some African routes have no flightsThe Namibian
… Ngobese-Zuma’s comments come as a Namibian bus from Mbishi Transport was hijacked in Johannesburg last Tuesday and is yet to be found. …
SA ‘not hunting’ NamibiansThe Namibian
… A 36-year-old Malawian woman in Johannesburg, who asked not to be named for fear of reprisal, told the BBC that she came to South Africa on a visitor’s visa and had been bribing border officials to stamp her passport for a fee every couple of months without crossing the border. …
‘We fear for our lives’ – deadline for migrants to leave South Africa loomsInformanté
… The arrests were carried out on Tuesday morning at Magaliesburg, about 70 kilometres west of Johannesburg. …
Namibian national among 4 arrested in South Africa for illegal firearms possessionThe Namibian
… The concern follows the hijacking of a passenger bus in Johannesburg last Tuesday. …
Govt monitoring SA xenophobic tensions closelyThe Namibian
… However, in April 2026, five Ethiopian nationals were shot dead in the Johannesburg CBD in suspected targeted hits. …
SA dismisses WHO boss’s claim of 10 foreign nationals killed in xenophobic violenceThe Namibian
The Independent Patriots for Change has accused the government of failing to protect Namibians in South Africa after a Namibian passenger bus was allegedly hijacked in Johannesburg on 9 June. …
Namibians stranded after bus hijacking in SA, Govt response questionedSouth 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 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 →
The Windhoek-based R&B experience Strictly Soul will host another event at Zest Mediterranean restaurant featuring local DJ Paul da Prince, South African DJ Ayanda MVP, and founder DJ Akio. The event follows previous sold-out shows in the city, marking Ayanda MVP's first international trip with the brand.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa and New Zealand meet in Johannesburg on Saturday for a 2-1 series lead, following days of verbal sparring over scrumming tactics between the two head coaches and support staff.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Africa's 54 FIFA member associations should vote in the upcoming FIFA presidential election based on their own football philosophies and priorities, rather than as a unified "African bloc," since each country has distinct football cultures and development models.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's aviation authority said Wednesday it was reviewing a low stadium flyover by Airlink jets ahead of a rugby union Test match that sparked debate over safety, after the airline cancelled a planned repeat event due to poor weather. Flight tracking analysis showed the lead aircraft was about 12.5 to 14 metres above the stadium's highest structure, with about 58,000 people present.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Southern Africa is deepening collaboration with China on pharmaceutical manufacturing, technology transfer and health security through a SADC-China strategic exchange taking place from 31 August to 4 September 2026 in South Africa. The initiative brings together SADC, UNAIDS, the Global Health Innovation Institute, governments and pharmaceutical companies to strengthen the region's capacity to produce medicines and health technologies.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
A Windhoek Observer columnist argues that while Namibia must retain strategic control of its national airline, it should not refuse assistance from Ethiopian Airlines—which has built Africa's strongest aviation operation—simply on grounds of sovereignty. The piece contends that commercial sustainability requires learning from experienced partners in aircraft procurement, fleet management, training, and operations.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Deputy minister of education Dino Ballotti challenged Namibian entrepreneurs to expand beyond the domestic market of three million people and pursue customers in Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa using technology. The article's author, while agreeing with the ambition, questions whether Namibia has the foundational business infrastructure—competitive companies, proper capitalization, technological capability, and consistent delivery—necessary for successful regional expansion.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has secured a place as a founding member of the AI for Good Global Commission, launched in July by the International Telecommunication Union and chaired by Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. ICT minister Emma Theofelus said the membership gives Namibia a seat at the global table where AI governance norms and standards are being shaped.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
South Africa defeated New Zealand 33-26 in the second of four Tests at Cape Town Stadium, levelling their series after losing the first Test. The Springboks dominated much of the match but had to withstand a fierce All Blacks comeback in the final 14 minutes.
29 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian reviews the ANC's local government election manifesto, noting that while the party acknowledges municipal failures including unreliable services, deteriorating infrastructure, and corruption, the manifesto's feasibility remains questionable. The ANC promises infrastructure repairs, water management improvements, and sets targets including reducing non-revenue water below 30% in metropolitan municipalities.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Dino Ballotti told entrepreneurs at a CRAN breakfast in Oshakati that Namibia's small population should not limit business ambitions, urging them to use digital technology to pursue customers in Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Digital platforms and services now allow businesses to serve clients beyond their physical location, though regional expansion requires capital, market knowledge, logistics, payment systems and regulatory compliance.
25 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
New Zealand outscored South Africa by five tries to one for a 33-16 victory in Johannesburg in the first Test of a four-match series, dominating the second half after South Africa led 13-12 at half-time. The All Blacks took their chances while South Africa made numerous entries into their rivals' 22 without reward and finished with 13 players after two yellow cards.
22 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Chidimma Adetshina, 25, facing deportation from South Africa after being declared a prohibited person in 2024, has reiterated that she was born in the country and believes she has been treated unfairly. Her case was postponed until next year as South African officials pursue her detention.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's safety and security minister Lucia Iipumbu launched a 2026 September Amnesty Month on Wednesday, giving illegal firearm owners until 30 September to surrender their weapons without arrest or prosecution. After the amnesty period ends, offenders will be prosecuted according to national laws.
20 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick told AFP that the current New Zealand team must "get everything right" to win a four-Test series against South Africa that begins Saturday, saying they cannot afford yellow cards or bad scrums. The series, billed as the "Greatest Rivalry," will be played at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Cape Town, a Johannesburg soccer stadium, and Baltimore over consecutive Saturdays.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Archery Association of Namibia says its athletes have always been self-funded when travelling to international tournaments. The AAN vice president notes that suspended government grants have made distant competitions harder to attend due to flight and accommodation costs, causing reduced participation.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said playing a four-Test series against South Africa "will be a lot tougher than a Rugby World Cup", with the Springboks offering greater strength of opposition than World Cup finalists face. Both teams will be about a year away from the 2027 World Cup when the series ends.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and prop Ox Nche are doubtful for the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday in Johannesburg, head coach Rassie Erasmus said Monday. Kolisi suffered a hamstring injury in Argentina this month, while Nche has not played since a knee injury in July.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Luxembourg-based Koryx Copper has completed infill drilling at the Haib copper project in southern Namibia, with assay results from 17 drill holes showing positive trends and reinforcing confidence in the deposit as it advances toward a pre-feasibility study expected at the end of 2026.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia was added to the U.S. Visa Bond Programme in January 2026, requiring some Namibian citizens applying for business and tourist visas to post refundable bonds of up to US$20,000. Additionally, as of August 2026, routine visa services are no longer available in Windhoek; Namibian applicants must now travel to Cape Town or Johannesburg for visa interviews.
16 August 2026 · Informanté →
Veteran hooker Codie Taylor marked his debut as New Zealand captain with two tries in a 50-19 victory over the Bulls in Pretoria. The win came ahead of New Zealand's first Test against South Africa next Saturday.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that while kapana is an authentic part of Windhoek's food culture and provides livelihoods for informal vendors, Namibia's aspirational class has come to define leisure and national identity narrowly around meat, fire, and alcohol rather than imagining a broader cultural proposition.
15 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
New Zealand scored eight tries to defeat the Sharks 54-0 on Tuesday in the second match of a South Africa tour. Wing Fehi Fineanganofo scored a try in each half, while the Sharks were depleted by Springbok call-ups and injuries.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia is advancing rail infrastructure development, including the operational Walvis Bay-Karibib freight corridor launched in July 2026 targeting 25,000 tonnes monthly, and the proposed Trans-Kalahari Railway linking Walvis Bay to Windhoek, Gaborone and Johannesburg, to compete for Southern African freight volumes and secure Port of Walvis Bay traffic amid regional competition.
11 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
From 1 August, Namibians seeking US visas must travel to Johannesburg or Cape Town for interviews and processing, rather than applying at the US Embassy in Windhoek. The move is part of a US State Department restructuring reducing the number of African embassies and consulates authorised to process visas from almost 50 to 20 'hubs', framed as part of an immigration crackdown.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Pitso Mosimane is set to succeed Hugo Broos as coach of South Africa's national football team, pending salary negotiations. The 62-year-old South African, previously fired from the role in 2012, has since coached Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly in Egypt, and clubs in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iran.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Anna Afrikaner, lead singer of Gobabis-based band People's Choice known for the song 'Don't Look Back' (also called 'Siwelewele'), made a major public appearance at the 'Ma /Gaisa Meets Oviritje' concert at Bobby Sissing Stadium at Khomasdal after years away from the stage. She reflects on her regrets about pursuing music as a sole career and is stepping back into the spotlight.
8 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia has become the first organisation in Namibia to receive the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Corporate Ethics Mark, awarded in Johannesburg on 5 August 2026. The certification recognises the CPBN's commitment to ethical governance, transparency and accountability in procurement after implementing ethics training and the CIPS Corporate Code of Ethics.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →