Woody Jacobs, assisted by Dinocarpio Pieters and goalkeeper coach Gift Tjivikua, will lead Namibia’s Baby Gladiators in the upcoming FIFA U/17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Kenya. …
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- March 2026
NAIROBI – The presidents of Kenya and Uganda met near their shared border on Saturday, to mark the multi-billion-dollar, long-delayed extension of a Chinese-built railway that has left Kenya heavily in debt. …
Kenya, Uganda double down on rail extensionKenyans enlisted to fight for Russia in the war against Ukraine will be granted amnesty on their return home, the East African nation’s foreign minister has said. …
Kenyans fighting illegally for Russia in Ukraine to be granted amnesty… I think he can be the future Rudisha”, in reference to the Kenyan legend David. Sofie Dokter of the Netherlands claimed gold in the pentathlon with 4,888 points, 28 ahead of American Anna Hall, while Portugal’s Gerson Balde won the men’s long jump with a best of 8.46m and the US …
Hodgkinson headlines Britain's ‘Super Sunday' at world indoorsKenya’s foreign minister says Russia has agreed to stop deploying Kenyan nationals to fight in the war in Ukraine, after talks in Moscow. …
Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says… Of this amount, N$2.8 billion is designated for subsidised tertiary education and for alleviating school congestion.Other African countries, such as Kenya, Uganda and Ghana, combat domestic unemployment by placing citizens in foreign job markets, primarily in the Gulf Cooperation …
Swartbooi proposes skills export… He stressed the importance of economic opportunities for stability, citing Rwanda, Kenya, and Singapore as examples. …
Vries pokes holes in budgetA further four people have died in Kenya after heavy rain caused widespread flooding, the police say, taking the number to have died in the past week to at least 66. …
Severe flooding kills 66 in Kenya, as heavy rains continue… Namibia must establish a constitutional court through an amendment, modelled on systems in South Africa or Kenya. …
Time for a Constitutional Court… We must build on this momentum at the upcoming Our Ocean Conference in Kenya, placing African leadership firmly at the centre of ocean governance. …
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Vice President leads Namibia delegation to Africa Forward Summit
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Vice President Lucia Witbooi arrived in Nairobi to lead Namibia's delegation to the Africa Forward Summit, where African leaders and investors will discuss investment, innovation, and economic cooperation. Namibia is focusing on securing partnerships that support industrialisation and value addition rather than dependence on raw material exports.
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Vice President leads delegation to Africa Forward Summit to secure partnerships for Namibian industrialisation and value-added economic development.
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Vice President leads Namibia delegation to Africa Forward Summit
Vice President Lucia Witbooi arrived in Nairobi to lead Namibia's delegation to the Africa Forward Summit, where African leaders and investors will discuss investment, innovation, and economic cooperation. Namibia is focusing on securing partnerships that support industrialisation and value addition rather than dependence on raw material exports.
11 hours ago · New Era →
Thursday 7 May
Vice President Witbooi to represent Namibia at Kenya summit
Vice President Lucia Witbooi will represent Namibia at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi from 11 to 12 May 2026, a high-level meeting co-convened by Kenya and France where African leaders and international partners will discuss innovation, infrastructure, climate resilience and economic growth.
7 May 2026 · Informanté →
Tuesday 5 May
IATA urges African governments to prioritise aviation for economic growth
The International Air Transport Association has called on African governments to treat aviation as core economic infrastructure rather than a tax source, citing its support for trade, tourism, jobs and regional integration. The association highlighted that while safety has improved, African accident rates remain above the global average, and implementation of international safety standards is below target across Sub-Saharan Africa.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Thursday 30 April
Kenyan marathoner Sawe breaks world record, hailed as hero
Sabastian Sawe became the first athlete to run a sub-two hour marathon in race conditions, clocking 1hr 59min 30sec in London on 26 April 2026. He received a hero's welcome on his return to Kenya, where President William Ruto compared his achievement to historic milestones including the first four-minute mile and the moon landing.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 28 April
DNA legal process confirms British soldier paternity in Kenya cases
A BBC World Service investigation reveals that 20 British military personnel and contractors have been identified as fathers of children born near a British Army base in Kenya; paternity has been legally confirmed in 12 cases, providing answers for children who were often unaware of their fathers' identities or had been told they were dead.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 27 April
Kenyan Sawe becomes first sub-two-hour marathon runner
Sebastian Sawe, 31, ran 1hr 59min 30 sec in London on Sunday to become the first man to complete a marathon in under two hours in race conditions, breaking the previous record of 2:00:35 set by Kelvin Kiptum in 2023. Second-placed Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha also broke the two-hour barrier in 1:59:41, with both runners wearing newly developed Adidas shoes weighing under 100 grammes.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 17 April
Kenya fuel prices surge amid global oil crisis
Kenya's energy regulator has raised diesel and petrol prices to record levels, citing higher global oil and shipping costs exacerbated by conflict in Iran, even as the government cut value-added tax to cushion consumers. The increase occurs alongside a fuel quality scandal and reports of shortages, though officials say stocks are sufficient.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 15 April
Namibia U-17 women face Kenya in World Cup qualifier
Namibia's under-17 women's football team travels to Kenya to play the second leg of a FIFA Under-17 World Cup qualifier, needing to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit. Coach Woody Jacobs expressed optimism despite the challenge, noting that Namibia's second-half performance in the first leg showed they can compete with Kenya.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 14 April
MTC's 2026 Marketing Indaba budget rises to N$4.6 million
Mobile Telecommunications Limited increased spending on its second annual Branding and Marketing Indaba to N$4.6 million, up from N$4.4–4.5 million the previous year, primarily due to the introduction of Excellence Awards with N$20,000 prizes per category and an increase in delegates from 300 to 400.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 10 April
Namibia's U/17 women face Kenya in World Cup qualifier
Namibia's Baby Gladiators will play Kenya's Junior Starlets on 12 April 2026 at Unam Stadium in Windhoek in the first leg of their CAF FIFA U/17 Women's World Cup qualifiers. Head coach Woody Jacobs says the squad is well prepared despite recent rainfall disrupting training, and is confident despite Kenya's World Cup experience.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 9 April
Namibia urged to finalize ocean policies before 2026 conference
Marine expert Rod Braby has urged Namibia to finalize its Blue Economy Policy, complete marine spatial planning, and accede to the High Seas Treaty ahead of the 2026 Our Ocean Conference in Kenya. Braby noted that Namibia currently has only 1.6% of its exclusive economic zone under marine protected area management, though the government has committed to increasing this to 11% within two years.
9 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 1 April
Namibia wins multiple medals at South African archery nationals
Team Namibia competed at the 76th South African Outdoor Target Archery Nationals in Johannesburg from 27–29 March with nine archers across multiple divisions, securing several podium finishes including silver medals for Lutz Wahlers, Jannie Meuwesen, Jacqueline Coetzee, and Ilana Malan, and a bronze for Bianca Karsten. Louan Groenewald set a new Namibian national record in the Compound Men 50+ division with a score of 696 out of 720.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
Communal farmers associations key to rural prosperity, governance improvements needed
Communal farmers associations in Namibia remain underutilised despite their potential to drive employment, food security, and rural development. The article argues that independent auditing, trained administration, market partnerships, revenue diversification, and leveraging the resettlement programme are essential to transform these organisations from subsistence-level operations into engines of rural prosperity.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 30 March
Eight-year-old Namibian chess prodigy wins national title
Angeline Haihambo, an eight-year-old from Oshakati, won the girls' under-nine national chess championship in Swakopmund with six wins out of seven matches. She has been selected to represent Namibia at an upcoming chess tournament in Kenya and began playing the sport in October last year.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
Motsepe commits to respecting CAS ruling on Senegal AFCON dispute
CAF president Patrice Motsepe said he will "respect and implement" the Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision on Senegal's appeal against Morocco's overturned 3-0 victory in the disputed January Cup of Nations final. Motsepe stressed the appeal board comprises independent judges and lawyers, and announced CAF is implementing changes to strengthen confidence in referees, VAR operators and judicial bodies.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 28 March
Burundi, Ethiopia win decisively in Afcon 2027 qualifying
Burundi and Ethiopia secured comfortable away victories in preliminary round matches, moving toward securing places in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying phase. Burundi defeated Chad 4-0 and Ethiopia beat Sao Tome e Principe 3-0, with return matches scheduled for Tuesday.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 27 March
Zimbabwe reports 15 nationals killed recruiting to fight Russia
Zimbabwe's government has confirmed that 15 of its citizens were killed after being recruited through deceptive schemes on social media to fight for Russia in Ukraine, with more than 60 still trapped on the frontlines. The government is negotiating with Russian authorities for body repatriation and safe return of survivors, warning citizens about fraudulent overseas job offers that exploit vulnerable job-seekers across Africa.
27 March 2026 · The Namibian →
African nations ration power, fuel as Iran conflict disrupts supply
South Sudan and Mauritius have announced electricity rationing measures due to fuel shortages triggered by the US and Israel's conflict with Iran, which is disrupting energy supplies across Africa. Several other African countries including Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda are implementing fuel conservation measures and facing supply shortages or price increases.
27 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 25 March
MTC Marketing Indaba returns to Windhoek April 8–10
The second annual MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba will bring African marketing and communications professionals to Windhoek in April under the theme "Marketing From the Heart," featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions and networking focused on authentic storytelling, nation branding, and digital communication strategies.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Global mobile money transactions reach US$2 trillion in 2025
Mobile money transactions globally surpassed US$2 trillion in 2025, doubling from US$1 trillion in just four years, according to the GSMA State of the Industry Report. The sector now serves 2.3 billion registered accounts with 593 million active monthly users, driven largely by growth in Sub-Saharan Africa, though challenges remain including low women's engagement and cross-border data restrictions.
25 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia U17 women ready for Kenya World Cup qualifier
Namibia's U/17 women's football team, led by coach Woody Jacobs, will face Kenya in a FIFA World Cup qualifier on 12 April at Unam Stadium in Windhoek — the nation's first home match in the competition in six years. The squad of 25 players, including experienced youth and senior-level performers, has been selected from an initial pool of 80 girls across Namibia.
25 March 2026 · New Era →
Monday 23 March
Kenya and Uganda advance Chinese-funded railway extension
Kenya and Uganda's presidents met to advance a multi-billion-dollar extension of a Chinese-built railway to Uganda, despite Kenya spending roughly US$1 billion annually servicing debt from the project. The leaders argue the rail link will reduce logistics costs and inefficiencies in East Africa, with plans for the line to reach Kisumu by June 2027 and later extend to the Kenya-Uganda border at Malaba.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
Kenya grants amnesty to nationals illegally fighting for Russia
Kenya's foreign minister announced that Kenyans conscripted illegally to fight for Russia in Ukraine will receive amnesty upon return home. The government estimates 252 Kenyans have been unlawfully recruited, with 44 repatriated so far, 11 killed or missing, and 160 still actively fighting; Russia has agreed to place Kenya on a "stop list" to prevent further recruitment.
23 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Hodgkinson wins 800m gold at world indoor championships
Keely Hodgkinson claimed her first global gold medal at the world indoor championships, running 1:55.30 for victory in the 800m — the second fastest time ever recorded over the distance. Britain had a dominant day with teammates Georgia Hunter Bell and Molly Caudery also winning gold in the 1,500m and pole vault respectively within 28 minutes.
23 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 17 March
Russia agrees to stop recruiting Kenyans for Ukraine war
Kenya's foreign minister says Russia has agreed to stop deploying Kenyan nationals to fight in Ukraine after talks in Moscow, and that Kenyans will no longer be eligible for enlistment through Russia's defence ministry. Kenya is also seeking the repatriation of Kenyans who wish to return home, with 27 having been repatriated so far, and has closed over 600 recruitment agencies suspected of duping citizens with false job promises.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 16 March
LPM proposes labour export to address Namibia's unemployment crisis
Landless People's Movement leader Bernardus Swartbooi has called on the government to consider exporting labour to address Namibia's 36.9% unemployment rate, citing examples from Kenya, Uganda and Ghana that place workers in Gulf Cooperation Council states. He criticised the government's emphasis on education without corresponding job creation and argued that investment in productive sectors like agriculture and energy should be prioritised over social spending.
16 March 2026 · New Era →
PDM MP criticises 2026/2027 budget for neglecting service delivery
PDM Member of Parliament Diederik Vries has criticised the 2026/2027 national budget for failing to address service delivery, saying high operational costs and debt servicing hinder economic development and capital project funding. Vries pointed to persistent youth unemployment, housing shortages, weak growth, and insufficient agricultural funding, arguing that despite allocating 61.7% to the social sector, the system is not delivering productivity and inclusive growth.
16 March 2026 · New Era →
Severe flooding in Kenya kills 66 amid heavy rains
Heavy rainfall over the past week has triggered deadly flash floods across Kenya, with at least 66 deaths recorded and more than 2,000 people displaced from their homes. Poor drainage and obstruction of rivers from unregulated development have worsened flooding in Nairobi, where half the deaths have occurred, while authorities continue search-and-rescue operations.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 14 March
Namibia needs dedicated constitutional court to protect minority rights
An opinion piece argues that Namibia should establish a specialised constitutional court to safeguard fundamental rights against majoritarian pressure, citing concerns that the current Supreme Court system has allowed laws contradicting equality protections—such as the 2024 Marriage Act—and left minorities vulnerable on issues including LGBTQI+ rights.
14 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 13 March
High Seas Treaty enters force, protecting global ocean commons
The High Seas Treaty, which establishes the first-ever framework to create marine-protected areas on the high seas covering nearly two-thirds of the ocean, has come into force. Malawi became the first landlocked country to ratify the treaty in February 2025, emphasizing that ocean stewardship belongs to all countries regardless of proximity to the sea, as healthy oceans are essential for global food security, climate stability, and carbon absorption.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →