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The Namibian
… They are: Florence Koske-Bore from Kenya, Philip Khwae from Botswana, Edwig Missando from Gabon, Philip Hewitt from New Zealand, Roland Beritze from Georgia, Aidan Fitzpatrick from Ireland, Karima Bbardaoui from Tunisia, Amedi Kamara from Mauritania, Hoang Cuong from Vietnam, and …
Tourism and trade set for boost as 10 new diplomatic heads vow closer cooperationNew Era
… In Kenya, the owner of a factory that exports Wrangler and Levi’s jeans under the deal said the extension was “good news.” “But it is only as good as one season, so the negotiations are not a done job,” said Pankaj Bedi, chief executive officer of United Aryan in Nairobi. …
US-Africa trade deal renewal a ‘temporary breather’New Era
… In Kenya, the President’s Office serves as the national climate change focal point, linking climate action to the highest levels of political leadership. …
Opinion – Namibia needs high-level climate delivery unitNew Era
… Antunes added that results should not define the team’s overall trajectory. “We are not the best team when we beat Kenya, and we are not the worst when we lose to Libya,” he added. …
Brave Five suffer home defeat to Libya … second leg awaitsThe Namibian
… Stevens lists the absence of a strategic plan as another thorny issue. “Other African unions, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Uganda, and even Ivory Coast are already mapping out high‑performance pathways, coaching structures, talent identification systems, funding models [and] competitive cycl …
Rugby on the rocks: Union in turmoilThe Namibian
… Key African destinations include Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Angola, and Togo. In Namibia, Stop & Shop remains one of the largest informal markets for second-hand clothing. …
No second-hand clothing imported for DecemberNew Era
… It has production and distribution centres in Kenya, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Uganda, Nigeria and Cameroon among others. …
Anger mounts over sanitary pad scandalHealthcare providers in Kenya's hot and humid Kilifi County are beginning to link extreme heat exposure to adverse maternal health outcomes including miscarriage and pregnancy complications. A 2021 study documented how pregnant women experience heat exhaustion and how healthcare workers, community leaders, and families perceive rising temperatures as a health risk.
9 hours ago · The Namibian →
Healthcare providers in Kenya's hot and humid Kilifi County are beginning to link extreme heat exposure to adverse maternal health outcomes including miscarriage and pregnancy complications. A 2021 study documented how pregnant women experience heat exhaustion and how healthcare workers, community leaders, and families perceive rising temperatures as a health risk.
9 hours ago · The Namibian →
Over 470 fishing vessels operating under African flags are secretly controlled by foreign owners, with profits channelled through shell companies and offshore accounts, according to data compiled by Oceana. Namibia has 30 such foreign-beneficially owned vessels; the African Defence Forum reports the continent loses at least N$212.8 billion annually in its fishing trade, primarily through illegal and unreported fishing.
15 hours ago · New Era →
Genius Robotics, founded by Denis Michael de Abreu, has evolved from a non-profit to a growing enterprise dedicated to empowering Namibian youth through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The organisation, which grew from Abreu's experience at an international robotics competition, aims to ensure students access opportunities in STEM as a pathway to jobs, entrepreneurship, and national development.
17 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Fisheries Minister Inge Zaamwani met with UN Environment Programme Executive Director Inger Andersen to discuss Namibia's environmental challenges and marine conservation goals. Namibia currently has approximately 1.7 per cent marine protection coverage and aims to reach 11 to 12 per cent by 2030, with five marine protected areas already declared and two further areas planned.
24 June 2026 · Informanté →
Martha Karua, a leading Kenyan lawyer and former Justice Minister, was blocked from entering Uganda and ordered to return home while attempting to join a legal team defending detained opposition leader Kizza Besigye. Karua called the decision unlawful and politically motivated, arguing that as an East African Community citizen she should have entry rights, though Ugandan authorities have not provided a reason for the ban.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale was found guilty of contempt of court for continuing construction of a US-funded 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility at a military base in Nanyuki despite a High Court order to halt the project. The facility has sparked protests in which three people died as police attempted to disperse demonstrators.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has set a target to increase its protected marine areas from 1.7% to 11% by 2030, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform announced at a Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Roundtable in Mombasa. The country is applying ecosystem-based management in fisheries and developing a marine spatial management plan for its exclusive economic zone.
21 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Repeated theft of copper cables and vandalism of telecommunications infrastructure have caused service disruptions and network outages across Namibia, affecting businesses, institutions, and communities and hindering digital transformation efforts. The problem persists due to legacy copper infrastructure that is easily removable and valuable, combined with remote, poorly-surveilled routes that allow thieves to cut and remove cables faster than operators can detect and respond.
13 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A demonstrator was shot during a protest in Nanyuki, Kenya, against the construction of an Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens, according to witnesses.
11 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia has received 624 applications for reconsideration of its decision on Starlink Internet Services Namibia's licence application. The applications were submitted by members of the public and interested stakeholders, not by Starlink itself, and will be processed according to the Communications Act and relevant regulatory procedures.
9 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The government has launched a pilot electric vehicle charging station at the ministry of works and transport headquarters in Windhoek, signaling its recognition that global transport is shifting towards cleaner mobility and positioning Namibia to follow the lead of regional peers.
8 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has urged its citizens in South Africa to remain vigilant and seek consular assistance amid reports of anti-migrant unrest and xenophobic attacks, though the Ministry of International Relations and Trade has not received reports of Namibian nationals being affected.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The US State Department is reportedly cutting visa-issuing consulates and embassies on the African continent, including Namibia's, according to the Associated Press. The closest remaining visa-processing hubs would be South Africa's consulates in Cape Town and Johannesburg, or Angola's Luanda consulate.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek's rollout of a cashless parking system requiring KPI-issued or bank cards has caused confusion and frustration among motorists, many of whom lack access to these payment methods. The article argues that rapid digital transitions without adequate consultation disproportionately affect those outside the formal banking system.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Two of Namibia's neighbours, Angola and Zambia, are among ten African countries at risk of Ebola exposure as an outbreak spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has recorded about 750 suspected cases and 177 deaths. The May 2026 outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine and mortality rates can reach up to 50 per cent.
30 May 2026 · Informanté →
Former Welwitschias and Falcons winger Johan Corné Greyling, who represented Namibia at three Rugby World Cups and earned 48 caps for his country, is Namibia's all-time top try scorer with 29 tries. He credits his evolution from speed-focused play as a younger player to a more technical and tactical approach as he aged.
29 May 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa-based Africa Bitcoin Corporation, listed on the NSX, plans to expand its Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund into Namibia in 2026, with investor roadshows already underway in Namibia and Botswana. The expansion reflects growing interest in alternative investments and digital assets across southern Africa, though Namibian regulators have maintained a cautious approach toward cryptocurrency investments.
27 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Jeremia Shaliaxwe, Salmi Nduviteko and Ottilie Aimwata represented Namibia at the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon in South Africa on Sunday following sponsorship from SanlamAllianz, after winning at the SanlamAllianz Coastal Marathon in Swakopmund on 25 April. Aimwata finished 156th overall and 2nd in the senior women's category, while Nduviteko placed 10th among female runners out of 6,910.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Namibian health minister Dr Richard Kamwi has been appointed president of the Society for AIDS in Africa, an organisation focused on strengthening the continent's response to HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis, emerging infectious diseases and broader public health issues. The appointment followed a leadership handover ceremony and executive board transition meeting held in Accra, Ghana on 14–15 May.
26 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
East African countries want to restrict imports of used clothes, though implementation remains challenging.
26 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
As Africa marks the 63rd anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity's founding on 25 May 1963, questions persist over what liberation means. While older generations view Africa Day as a victory against colonial rule, younger Africans increasingly define liberation through economic control, wealth, technology, and jobs rather than political flags and anthems.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece questions whether African leaders have acted as a unified front to address the continent's problems as envisioned by Ghana's founding president Kwame Nkrumah at the 1963 founding summit of the Organisation of African Unity, and examines whether Africa has gained true control of its mineral wealth or remains dependent on external powers.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Apodissi and Youth4Can have launched the Synapse project, an EU-funded three-year virtual exchange initiative co-funded under the Erasmus+ programme, designed to equip more than 2,500 young people—including women, youth from rural communities, and those with disabilities—with critical skills in leadership, innovation, and systems thinking. The project brings together institutions from Italy, Spain, Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, Ethiopia, and Malawi to strengthen collaboration between African and European youth.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Brave Warriors face Cameroon, Comoros and Congo in group G of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Cameroon are five-time African champions and ranked 45th globally, while Namibia are ranked 120th in the world and 31st in Africa.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia maintains second place in Southern Africa's startup ecosystem rankings after South Africa, ranking 94th globally and 10th in Africa according to the 2026 StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index, though it dropped nine places globally from 2025 despite recording 8.2% ecosystem growth.
21 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Brave Warriors were placed in Group G of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers alongside Cameroon, Comoros and Congo Brazzaville. Head coach Collin Benjamin expressed confidence in the team's ability to compete, noting that success will depend on preparation, discipline and maintaining belief throughout the campaign.
20 May 2026 · New Era →
A Namibian delegation of farmers and agricultural leaders visited Kenya to observe mixed farming and cooperative practices, including a zero-grazing dairy system, as a potential model to address rural poverty, unemployment, and food insecurity in Namibia.
20 May 2026 · New Era →
Namibia Football Association president Robert Shimooshili confirmed Namibia's joint bid with South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe to co-host Afcon 2028. Shimooshili, newly elected to Cosafa's executive committee, said the NFA has agreed to co-host pending final government approval, though infrastructure upgrades including an approved stadium will be necessary.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Bank of Namibia governor Ebson Uanguta visited Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda to strengthen cooperation and learn from other African central banks, focusing on financial systems, digital transformation, banking supervision, oil sector management and economic policy. The Bank of Namibia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rwanda's central bank on economic research, financial inclusion, digital transformation, sustainable finance, innovation and staff training.
20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia was placed in Group G of the 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers alongside Cameroon, Comoros and Congo Brazzaville. The top two teams from each group will qualify automatically for the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in June 2027.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →