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The Namibian
… This week, top policy analysts from Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe gathered in Johannesburg to explore how cost-benefit analysis can help governments achieve far better outcomes with existing resources. …
How Can Every Dollar Deliver the Greatest Benefit for Namibia?The Namibian
… while coaching a rival club in the Japanese league. “I mean, I got to see him first hand in Japan in the last three years where he’s been phenomenal.” New Zealand will play against domestic South African sides the Stormers, Sharks and Bulls before the opening Test in Johannesburg …
Rennie reveals All Blacks plans for Springboks seriesThe Namibian
… She was part of the Tisan team that participated in the Cucsa Games in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1998. …
Pack-Mwashekele played for the love of netballThe Namibian
… She was part of the Tisan team that participated in the Cucsa Games in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1998. …
Pack-Mwashekele played for the love of netballThe Namibian
… While Wales have five points from two matches, South Africa have 10 through bonus-point victories over England in Johannesburg and Scotland in Pretoria. …
Wales change six for clash with world champions South AfricaThe Namibian
… Police confirmed that Andile Mvuyelwa Somgxada, the Gauteng province leader of March and March, was shot outside his home east of Johannesburg earlier this month and died several days later in hospital. …
Special police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South AfricaInformanté
Staff Reporter SENIOR officials from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, to finalise key policy documents and regional initiatives ahead of the Joint Meeting of SADC Ministers Responsible for Energy and Water on 17 July. …
SADC officials prepare agenda for regional energy and water ministersThe Namibian
… Once we … received the alert from Interpol, we acted swiftly from a multi-disciplinary team conducting tracing and the suspect was arrested in Kensington, Johannesburg. …
Displaced migrants face severe healthcare crisis amid xenophobic violence, warns MSFNew Era
… His international résumé includes appearances at the 2021 test series against South Africa in Johannesburg, the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana, the Central-South Africa Qualifier for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the Nkosi Cup, and the 2025 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in C …
Personality of the week – Kavikairiua leading by example … captains NUST to USSA gloryWindhoek Observer
… Shilongo’s life changed in September 2023 when he was attacked while working as a long-distance bus driver in Johannesburg, South Africa. …
Xenophobic attack victim slams govt over repatriation delaysUnited 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 →