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The Namibian
… Rising food and fuel prices have hit countries like Angola, Kenya and Sudan, where the war has further exacerbated existing hardships and pushed vulnerable populations deeper into poverty. …
How The Middle East Crisis And Us Foreign Policy Are Strangling The Namibian EconomyNew Era
… Zaayman expects Zimbabwe and Kenya to provide the toughest opposition but believes his side has what it takes to successfully defend the title. …
U/20 rugby ready to defend Barthés trophyInformanté
… He further noted that Geingob consistently championed peace and stability in Africa, believing unity among leaders was essential for the continent’s progress. “Case in point, on 20 October 2018, Dr Geingob attended Kenya’s Mashujaa Day celebration in Kakamega County as a special …
Former president Mbumba calls on Africans to continue Geingob’s vision for good governanceThe Namibian
… Diana Viljoen lost her final match in the women’s singles competition 2-0 (7-6, 6-5) to Milika Nathan of Tonga to finish 16th overall after she had earlier beaten Kenya and Fiji, but lost to England and Norfolk Island. …
Boxers fly the flag in GlasgowThe Namibian
… Wandjiva said a number of African countries had already implemented the e-ID, while others were at different stages of implementation. “Namibia still lags behind countries like South Africa, Rwanda, Kenya and others who are already using this ID system,” he said. …
New e-ID expiry date to boost securityWindhoek Observer
… Nairobi introduces visitors to Kenya before they head to the Maasai Mara. Arusha serves Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. …
Is Windhoek Really Boring? Or Are We Simply Telling Our Story Poorly?The Namibian
… In bowls, Diana Viljoen got off to a winning start in the women’s singles competition after beating Eunice Mbugua of Kenya 2-0 (8-1, 6-4). …
Haoseb secures first medal for NamibiaWindhoek Observer
… Kasale said the mine will continue to inject funding into the event to facilitate its growth, expressing hope that athletes from Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana and South Africa will compete in future editions. …
OBSERVER COASTAL | Navachab increases Half Marathon sponsorship to N$1.5 millionNew Era
… Our goal is to bring athletes from Kenya, Botswana, Tanzania and South Africa so that our local runners can compete against some of the continent’s best and benefit from that level of competition,” he explained further. …
Navachab invests N$1.5m to elevate Half MarathonThe Namibian
… te about sport and the sixth National Development Plan is very particular on sport as a focal area.” Kasale says for the Navachab Half Marathon Race to grow, the mine will continue injecting money into the event. “We want to see in the next few years athletes from Tanzania, Kenya …
Navachab boosts half marathon to N$1.5mAn opinion piece argues that Africa's critical mineral extraction for global energy transition is displacing communities and reproducing colonial patterns of resource exploitation, despite new language around sustainability and net zero.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Africa's critical mineral extraction for global energy transition is displacing communities and reproducing colonial patterns of resource exploitation, despite new language around sustainability and net zero.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Breweries Limited announced a N$2-million sponsorship to the Namibian Rugby Union on Tuesday, reaffirming its backing for the sport despite the senior national side's failure to qualify for the Rugby World Cup for the first time in 26 years and the under-20 side's loss to Kenya in a World Rugby u20 Challenge qualifier.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's national netball team competed in the SPAR Netball Challenge in Cape Town, recording three victories, one draw and one defeat from five matches as part of preparations for the Africa Netball Cup in Kenya in September. Head coach Julene Meyer used the tournament to assess squad combinations and give players experience ahead of the continental competition.
12 August 2026 · New Era →
Zimbabwe defeated Tunisia 38-12 in the bronze-medal match of the Rugby Africa 2026 U20 Barthés Trophy in Uganda, securing third place in the Performance Division and confirming Tunisia's relegation to the First Division.
11 August 2026 · Informanté →
Kenya won the Rugby Africa U20 Barthés Trophy after defeating defending champions Namibia 33-14 in the Performance Division final in Uganda, with Kenya scoring five tries and maintaining dominant pressure throughout the match.
11 August 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Namibia will face Kenya in the final of the 2026 Rugby Africa U20 Barthés Trophy after both teams won their semi-finals in Kampala, Uganda. The Junior Welwitschias defeated Tunisia 11-6, while Kenya beat Zimbabwe 35-23, setting up a title decider between Africa's two most successful junior rugby nations.
7 August 2026 · Informanté →
Defending champion Namibia begins the Rugby Africa U/20 Barthes Trophy tournament by facing Tunisia on 10 August in Kampala, Uganda. The six-team continental competition runs 7–15 August with Kenya, Zimbabwe, Uganda, and Zambia also competing.
7 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's defending champion U20 rugby team defeated Tunisia 11-6 in the 2026 Rugby Africa U20 Barthés Trophy in Kampala, Uganda, overcoming a 6-0 half-time deficit to secure the opening victory.
7 August 2026 · Informanté →
According to The Namibian, escalating conflict between the US and Iran has sent global energy prices soaring and disrupted maritime chokepoints critical to petroleum supply in southern Africa, causing measurable increases in fuel, food, and transport costs that are eroding household incomes across Namibia.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's U/20 rugby squad, who won last year's Rugby Africa U/20 Barthés Trophy, has been officially sent off by the Namibia Sports Commission ahead of the continental tournament in Uganda from 7 to 15 August 2026, where they will aim to retain the title and keep alive hopes of reaching the World Rugby U/20 Trophy.
4 August 2026 · New Era →
Former President Nangolo Mbumba has urged African leaders to follow the late President Hage Geingob's example by building democratic, developmental, and ethical governance systems. Mbumba made the remarks during an inaugural town hall conversation honouring Geingob's legacy and what would have been his 85th birthday.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia completed their 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign with one silver and two bronze medals, all won by boxers, finishing 28th overall out of 74 nations and seventh among 21 African nations. The boxers' medals—Tryagain Ndevelo's silver in men's 60kg, and Philip Haoseb and Mischa Araes's bronze in men's 55kg and women's 51kg—represented the best African boxing performance at the Games.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's home affairs ministry is promoting a new electronic ID document with a 10-year expiry date, set for rollout in September. The expiry requirement—unlike the indefinite lifespan of the old ID—is designed to ensure facial recognition accuracy over time, and the e-ID will include security features such as a chip, thumbprint, and PIN.
1 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Tourism stakeholders note that many international visitors to Windhoek spend only one or two nights before heading to attractions like Sossusvlei, Etosha, Swakopmund or the Skeleton Coast, treating the capital mainly as a place to collect rental vehicles and gather supplies. The article suggests Windhoek has the ingredients for success—cleanliness, safety, ease of navigation, praised hospitality—but has struggled to become a destination in its own right, unlike gateway cities in other regional countries.
31 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian boxer Philip Haoseb advanced to the semi-finals of the men's 55kg category at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by defeating New Zealand's Alex Mukuka 4-0, automatically securing at least a bronze medal. Haoseb will face India's Jadumani Mandengbam in the semi-finals for a place in Saturday's final.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Navachab Gold Mine has increased its sponsorship of the 12th Navachab Half Marathon to N$1.5 million, with the race scheduled for 19 September targeting approximately 2,000 entries. The mine aims to grow the event into an international competition, with prize allocations rising from N$345,000 in 2025 to N$530,000 this year.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Kate O'Connor won heptathlon gold for Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games, securing her country's first athletics Commonwealth gold since 1986. Australia added nine swimming gold medals for a total of 37, their best ever Commonwealth Games haul in the pool.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
QKR Namibia/Navachab Gold Mine has committed close to N$1.5 million towards the 12th edition of the Navachab Half Marathon, increasing the race prize purse to nearly N$530,000 and aiming to transform the event into a bronze-label international road race within three to four years.
29 July 2026 · New Era →
QKR Namibia Navachab Gold Mine has increased its sponsorship of the Navachab Half Marathon to N$1.5 million for the event's 12th edition, with prize money allocation rising from N$345,000 in 2025 to N$530,000 this year. The mine aims to develop the race into an international competition featuring athletes from Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana and South Africa.
29 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The International Air Transport Association has launched a series of monthly safety training workshops across Africa to improve aviation safety, with sessions on safety management systems, ground operations, runway safety, and related topics throughout 2025.
28 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
South Africa has rejected as "opportunistic" a petition filed at the International Criminal Court by two Ghanaians seeking investigation into attacks on foreigners, saying the petition falls short of the ICC's legal threshold and that its own legal system can handle such matters. Ghana and other African countries have been repatriating citizens amid rising anti-migrant protests and violence.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Bowling national team head coach Axel Krahenbuhl says his players' international experience and thorough preparation position them to compete at the Commonwealth Games from 23 July to 2 August in Glasgow, Scotland.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Swakopmund hosted the 19th Africa Public Service Day (APSD) celebrations from 21 to 23 July 2026, bringing together public servants from across the country to discuss effective governance and universal access to water and safe sanitation. The three-day event, held at The Dome, was anchored under a theme aligned with the African Union Agenda 2063 and focused on enhancing public sector institutions and fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Somalia's Communications and Technology Minister told the BBC that WhatsApp's planned feature allowing users to chat via usernames rather than phone numbers could pose a security risk and make it harder to counter criminals and militants. The government has approached Meta about its concerns, citing Somalia's reliance on mobile money and the risk of financial fraud and scams, particularly given al-Shabab's use of WhatsApp for extortion and propaganda.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
France's ambassador to Namibia hosted a Bastille Day event at her residence in Windhoek, attended by the minister of international relations and trade. Both nations reaffirmed their long-standing friendship, with Namibia's minister noting France was among the first European countries to recognize Swapo and highlighting shared commitment to economic cooperation and sustainable development.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Monika Pendukeni introduced Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services Susan Ndjaleka as the keynote speaker at Welwitchia University's 9th Official Graduation Ceremony, held on 16–17 July 2026 at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Monika Pendukeni introduced Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services Susan Ndjaleka as the keynote speaker at Welwitchia University's 9th Official Graduation Ceremony held at Mercure Hotel, Windhoek on 16–17 July 2026.
17 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 →