Also known as: Joburg
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The Namibian
… re considered negligible.“The remaining step-out holes returned results ranging from slightly positive to highly encouraging,” he says.He says all drill core was logged, photographed, and cut in half with a diamond saw.Half of the core was sent to ALS Laboratories in Johannesburg …
Koryx hits success at Haib siteThe Namibian
From Dada to Gogo to Homeboy: The fight for Johannesburg just got very interesting. …
As the ANC self-immolates, Zille and Mashaba seize race for Joburg’s futureThe Namibian
… On Friday, it emerged that after weeks of anger, frustration and protests over Joburg’s water crisis, Rand Water is now demanding a deposit of R2.4-billion from Johannesburg Water. …
The ANC won’t, and can’t, arrest its decline in GautengThe Namibian
… As the Mugabe family’s fortunes unfolded, Chatunga and his older brother, Robert Mugabe Jr., gravitated towards South Africa’s affluent enclaves, particularly in Johannesburg. …
High life to handcuffs: What we know about Chatunga MugabeNew Era
JOHANNESBURG – Four South African men lured into fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine returned home on Wednesday, the foreign ministry said. …
Four South Africans fight Russia to return homeNew Era
… He announced his arrival on the big stage at the South African Inter-Provincial Amateur Boxing Union Championship in Johannesburg. …
Tales of the Legends – Ode to incredible leather traderThe Namibian
Police in South Africa have detained the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former president Robert Mugabe after a reported shooting at a property in an upmarket suburb in Johannesburg. …
Son of Robert Mugabe questioned in South Africa after reported shootingNew Era
JOHANNESBURG – Crime-weary South Africa will deploy army units alongside police within 10 days to tackle rampant crime fuelled by drug gangs and illegal miners, the police minister said on Tuesday. …
SA to deploy troops to crime hotspotsNew Era
EKURHULENI – The pockmarked earth on Johannesburg’s eastern fringe, until last week a humble cattle kraal ringed with barbed wire, now stands as the unlikely centre of South Africa’s latest gold fever. …
Gold rush grips South African townshipNew Era
… The tournament served as a crucial preparatory platform ahead of the 76th South African National and Regional Championships scheduled for Johannesburg from 27 to 29 March 2026.Participants shot a double WA 720 round on Saturday, followed by a single WA 720 on Sunday. …
Swakopmund archers take aim at Continental gloryAfrican football boss Patrice Motsepe defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday, praising his commitment to football and support for Africa, despite growing criticism over Infantino's handling of issues including a suspension decision and tournament format changes.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
African football boss Patrice Motsepe defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday, praising his commitment to football and support for Africa, despite growing criticism over Infantino's handling of issues including a suspension decision and tournament format changes.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Five years after Air Namibia's collapse, Namibia Air has filed aviation licence applications to operate passenger and cargo services domestically, regionally and internationally, with the government aiming to launch the fully operational joint airline with Botswana by the end of 2026 and Ethiopian Airlines as the strategic operating partner.
22 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibia Air (Pty) Ltd has proposed one-way ticket prices below N$2,000 on regional routes, with Windhoek-Johannesburg flights estimated at N$1,881.88 and Windhoek-Cape Town at approximately N$1,939.08, excluding airport taxes and security charges. The carrier is seeking Transport Commission approval to operate scheduled and non-scheduled passenger and cargo services, with actual fares to vary by demand, booking periods, and operational factors under a dynamic pricing model.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The government, through Namibia Air, is planning to acquire seven aircraft valued at N$594 million to launch the new airline by late 2026, following Air Namibia's liquidation. The airline has applied for licenses to operate scheduled and charter flights domestically, regionally, and internationally.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has joined an initiative with seven other southern African countries to use cost-benefit analysis to help governments achieve better outcomes with limited budgets. The tool translates economic, social, and environmental costs and benefits into present-day dollars, allowing policymakers to compare policy alternatives and prioritise spending.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has confirmed that playmaker Richie Mo'unga will not be selected for the upcoming four-Test series against South Africa, as Mo'unga remains ineligible under national union eligibility rules until October due to his time playing club rugby in Japan.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Valery Pack-Mwashekele, a retired all-rounder who played top-flight netball for TransNamib, Civics, and United in the Khomas First Division, says she played for the love of the sport and not to please others. She excelled playing in centre, goal-attack, and wing-attack positions and was the first black girl to play for Windhoek High School's netball team.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Valery Pack-Mwashekele, a retired all-rounder who played for TransNamib, Civics, and United in the Khomas First Division, says she played netball for the love of the sport rather than to please others. She excelled in centre, goal-attack, and wing-attack positions and was the first Black player on Windhoek High School's netball team.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Wales head coach Steve Tandy made six starting changes for the Nations Championship Test against world champions South Africa in Durban on Saturday, including a new centre partnership and alterations across the backline and forward pack. South Africa lead the table with 10 points from bonus-point victories over England and Scotland, while Wales have five points from two matches.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A special police team has begun investigating the killing of Andile Mvuyelwa Somgxada, the Gauteng province leader of the anti-migrant group March and March, who was shot outside his home and died in hospital. The group's spokesperson attributed the killing to retaliation for its campaign against undocumented migrants, citing recent death threats against other leaders.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Senior officials from the Southern African Development Community are meeting in Johannesburg from 14–15 July to review progress on regional energy and water programmes and prepare recommendations for SADC Ministers Responsible for Energy and Water meeting on 17 July. The SADC Deputy Executive Secretary noted the region has significant energy resources including hydropower, coal, solar, wind and natural gas, but faces major challenges in energy supply and access, while over 70% of SADC's freshwater resources are shared across national borders.
15 July 2026 · Informanté →
Médecins Sans Frontières says thousands displaced by anti-migrant violence are struggling to access healthcare, shelter and medication, while the South African government insists conditions at repatriation centres remain humane.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Matukaramove Kavikairiua, a defender and midfielder from Windhoek, captained the Namibia University of Science and Technology men's hockey team to victory in the University Sport South Africa C Section tournament, adding to his career achievements including national team representation.
9 July 2026 · New Era →
Semfried Shilongo, a former Namibian bus driver blinded in a violent attack in South Africa, says the government delayed repatriating Namibian citizens living there without proper documents and warns that delays expose vulnerable people to danger amid rising tensions targeting foreign nationals.
7 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece critiques recent xenophobic protests in South Africa as a betrayal of the country's historical ties to neighbouring migrants and its anti-apartheid solidarity legacy, invoking Hugh Masekela's song about migrant labour that built South African wealth.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa defeated England 45-21 in a Nations Championship first-round match at Ellis Park, outscoring them seven tries to three. England were reduced to 13 men late in the match after centre Tommy Freeman and replacement forward Guy Pepper were yellow carded.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Netflix's 22-episode series "The Polygamist," released on 12 June, follows a wealthy Johannesburg businessman with multiple wives and a mistress, generating widespread social media discussion across Africa and internationally, with reactions ranging from memes to celebrity tweets.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
At least 74 Zimbabweans fled Mossel Bay in early June following the killing of foreign nationals. The article profiles one migrant's journey from Zimbabwe to South Africa and his subsequent displacement.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Mike Awaseb, a prominent pre-independence defender for Black Africa, was initially recruited from Pirates as a midfielder before being converted to a defender by coach Herman 'Pele' Bashcke. The switch earned him a place on Black Africa's dominant team, though it cost him his family home after his father, a Pirates supporter, gave him an ultimatum to leave.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
MK party MP Vusi Shongwe told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan offered to "look after" him and a cigarette businessman offered R10m after Shongwe raised issues about Khan in Parliament, which allegedly surprised party leader Jacob Zuma.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's Department of Correctional Services has opened nine prison arts-and-crafts galleries since 2023 as part of rehabilitation efforts to help inmates develop skills, earn income, and prepare for life after release. At Leeuwkop Correctional Facility in Johannesburg, artwork by 34 inmates is on display.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged anti-migrant protesters to act without "intimidation, threats or ultimatums" ahead of an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa. Several thousand African migrants have already departed in recent weeks amid escalating protests, while more than three million documented foreign nationals remain in the country.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
South African Police Service reports that Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan was shot in Houghton, Johannesburg, in what police are investigating as an attempted assassination. The shooting occurred the week Khan was scheduled to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that anti-immigrant movements in South Africa distract from the real causes of the country's development failures, including state capture and high-level corruption that have cost the government far more in lost public funds than immigration.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Helen Zille, the DA's mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, is running a nine-month campaign that includes viral videos and social media content to highlight service delivery failures. The DA believes it needs around 500,000 votes to secure an outright majority in the city, though low voter registration and voter apathy pose obstacles.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Despite strong demand on routes like Johannesburg-Mumbai and Brussels-Cape Town, no direct flights exist because airlines, airports, and tourism bodies must work together to make new air links viable; airlines carry the financial risk of launching unproven routes.
19 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The founder of South Africa's March and March organisation, which focuses on illegal immigration, has said Namibians are "law-abiding citizens" and not targets of anti-immigrant sentiment, despite xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa. She described Nigerians as the most problematic nationality, saying they enter without documentation and engage in criminal activity.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Undocumented migrants in South Africa, particularly Malawians, face door-to-door intimidation and violence as protesters have set 30 June as a deadline for them to leave. Up to 7,000 foreigners have gathered in an open field in Durban seeking refuge, with reports of armed South African men attacking residents and threatening deportation.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A Namibian truck driver and three others were arrested by South African Police near Johannesburg after officers observed them transferring a bag containing eight AK-47 assault rifles and seven empty magazines from a Namibia-registered truck to a sedan. The suspects were charged with possession of unlicensed firearms, and the guns will be sent for ballistic testing to determine if they were used in crimes.
16 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian government is in constant contact with South African authorities following reports of xenophobic attacks, and a Namibian-operated passenger bus was hijacked in Johannesburg last Tuesday. All 14 passengers from the Mbishi Transport bus have safely returned to Namibia, and the government described the incident as a case of being "in the wrong place at the wrong time," while expressing hope that South Africa will resolve the situation swiftly.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →