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The Namibian
Namibia’s men’s and women’s bowls teams both qualified for the 2027 Bowls World Cup after finishing second overall at the Africa States Bowls tournament in Lusaka, Zambia over the weekend. …
Namibia qualifies for Bowls World CupThe Namibian
… They moved between wildlife strongholds, skirting areas containing major human obstacles, including the capital, Lusaka, and heavily developed industrial areas. …
Wild dogs record 4 000km trek across Zambia in search of a mateNew Era
… Nandi-Ndaitwah made the call in her congratulatory message before she jetted off to Lusaka, Zambia, where she joined other African leaders yesterday to witness Hichilema’s inauguration for his second term. …
NNN preaches unity on HH’s 2.0… main opposition leader charged with treasonInformanté
Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah joined regional Heads of State and Government and other international dignitaries in Lusaka, Zambia, on Tuesday for the inauguration of President Hakainde Hichilema, who was sworn in for his second five-year term alongside Vice Pres …
Nandi-Ndaitwah joins regional leaders for Hichilema’s second-term inaugurationInformanté
Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has travelled to Lusaka, Zambia, to attend the inauguration of President Hakainde Hichilema for his second term in office, joining regional leaders and international dignitaries at the ceremony. …
Nandi-Ndaitwah attends Hichilema’s inauguration in ZambiaWindhoek Observer
… Selling to Johannesburg, Lusaka or Luanda is not simply a matter of opening a website, creating a social-media account and waiting for customers to arrive. …
TURNING POINT | Before we look beyond our borders, let us get our house in orderWindhoek Observer
… She went on to serve as SWAPO Chief Representative in Lusaka from 1978 to 1980, and subsequently as Chief Representative for East Africa, based in Dar es Salaam, from 1980 to 1986. …
Witbooi pays tribute to Nandi-Ndaitwah at Heroes’ Day commemorationWindhoek Observer
… A Namibian software company in Windhoek, for example, can potentially serve a client in Lusaka or Johannesburg without establishing a conventional branch there. …
Namibia must think beyond its bordersNew Era
… Away from fencing, Ndjavera is pursuing a medical degree at the University of Lusaka in Zambia. …
Personality of the Week – Ndjavera finds her edge on the pisteThe Namibian
Zambia heads to the polls on Thursday, with president Hakainde Hichilema urging voters in Mandevu, Lusaka province, to back the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND). …
Zambia heads to polls as Hichilema rallies MandevuNamibia's men's and women's bowls teams qualified for the 2027 Bowls World Cup after finishing second overall at the Africa States Bowls tournament in Lusaka, Zambia, winning four silver and three bronze medals.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's men's and women's bowls teams qualified for the 2027 Bowls World Cup after finishing second overall at the Africa States Bowls tournament in Lusaka, Zambia, winning four silver and three bronze medals.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Three brother African wild dogs travelled 4,000km across Zambia in search of breeding partners, setting a record for the furthest dispersal distance recorded for any African land mammal. Scientists say the journey demonstrates wildlife can travel vast distances despite human pressures, though other wild dogs in the study died in illegal snares.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's second-term inauguration in Lusaka, where she urged him to use his renewed mandate to unite the country, strengthen democracy, and ensure all citizens benefit from national resources. Hichilema promised to move Zambia from economic stabilisation to growth and extended unity to those who voted against him.
2 September 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah joined regional and international leaders in Lusaka for the inauguration of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema for his second five-year term. Hichilema pledged to shift his administration's focus from economic stabilisation to growth and expanding opportunities.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah travelled to Lusaka to attend the inauguration of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema for his second term, joining other SADC leaders and international dignitaries at the ceremony at National Heroes Stadium.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
Deputy minister of education Dino Ballotti challenged Namibian entrepreneurs to expand beyond the domestic market of three million people and pursue customers in Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa using technology. The article's author, while agreeing with the ambition, questions whether Namibia has the foundational business infrastructure—competitive companies, proper capitalization, technological capability, and consistent delivery—necessary for successful regional expansion.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi paid tribute to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the Heroes' Day Commemoration, highlighting her transition from liberation struggle exile to becoming Namibia's first female Head of State. Witbooi traced the President's journey, noting she left Namibia in 1974 to join the liberation struggle, served as SWAPO Chief Representative in Lusaka from 1978 to 1980 and in East Africa from 1980 to 1986, and returned in 1989 for UN-supervised elections.
26 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Dino Ballotti told entrepreneurs at a CRAN breakfast in Oshakati that Namibia's small population should not limit business ambitions, urging them to use digital technology to pursue customers in Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Digital platforms and services now allow businesses to serve clients beyond their physical location, though regional expansion requires capital, market knowledge, logistics, payment systems and regulatory compliance.
25 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Varivo Ndjavera's journey in fencing began after she watched the Disney Channel show "Elena of Avalor" and later spotted a fencing advertisement while driving to school. The sport, initially an after-school activity, has evolved into a serious competitive pursuit that has taken her beyond Namibia's borders and shaped her into a more resilient athlete.
13 August 2026 · New Era →
Zambia held elections on Thursday for president, parliament, and local government representatives. President Hakainde Hichilema campaigned in Mandevu, Lusaka province, on Wednesday, pledging continued investment in roads, schools, clinics and social services, and urging voters to support the ruling UPND.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Emirates and South African Airways have expanded their codeshare partnership to enable access to nine cities, including three domestic South African routes and six regional routes spanning the Democratic Republic of Congo, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The reciprocal agreement allows Emirates to place its code on SAA-operated flights, extending network connectivity across central and southern Africa.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Catherine Kaunda, eldest daughter of Zambia's founding president Kenneth Kaunda, died in Lusaka on Saturday. She had lived in Windhoek since the mid-1990s and a book of condolences was opened in her honour in Namibia.
5 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia imports approximately 96% of the fruit consumed within its borders, almost entirely from South Africa, representing lost jobs, taxes, and processing opportunities that could benefit the domestic economy rather than neighbouring nations.
27 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah signed a book of condolences at the Zambian High Commission in Windhoek on behalf of Namibia, honouring former Zambian Vice President Dr Guy Scott and reaffirming the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
22 July 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Joanivia Bezuidenhout, 17, won her first title on the ITF Africa junior circuit, claiming the girls' doubles crown in Lusaka, Zambia with Zimbabwean partner Rutendo Tom after defeating the Chisongo twins 6-2, 6-3 in the final. Bezuidenhout did not advance past the round robin stage in the singles competition.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Zambia's government has taken possession of former president Edgar Lungu's body, who died in South Africa in June, overriding his family's wishes for a private burial. A South African court previously ruled the government could repatriate the body for a state funeral, and the family's appeal has now lapsed, though they dispute this and have sought an urgent high court order to return it to the funeral home.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Zambia's government has taken possession of the body of former president Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa 10 months ago, despite the family's wishes for a private burial. A South African court last August ruled the government could repatriate the body for a state funeral, and the family's appeal attempt has lapsed.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Bank Windhoek and the Namibia Volleyball Federation hosted the 2026 Doc Tournament in Swakopmund, attracting 39 teams (16 women's and 23 men's) and marking one of the strongest editions in the event's 42-year history. Zambia's Green Buffaloes won both men's and women's titles in their first appearance, while eleven Namibian clubs participated for the first time, signalling growth in the sport's national footprint.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
Albertina Tuvahanga Heita, a veteran of Namibia's independence struggle who went into exile at age 19 and later worked in vocational training, died on 18 March aged 70 and was buried at Ondobe Cemetery in Ohangwena. Officials and community members paid tribute to her contributions to both the liberation struggle and post-independence nation-building.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
Proflight Zambia operated its first flight to Windhoek on Tuesday, with service to be offered three times weekly from both Lusaka and Livingstone. The new route was marked by a landing ceremony attended by tourism and aviation stakeholders.
7 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Telecommunications company MTC rewarded Namibia's national women's football team with N$300 000 following their triumph at the Cosafa Women's Cup, with each player and technical team member receiving N$10 000. Officials emphasised the importance of corporate partnerships in strengthening women's football and called for continued private-sector support.
6 March 2026 · New Era →
Zambian carrier Proflight Zambia inaugurated its first flights to Windhoek this week, operating three times weekly between Lusaka, Livingstone, and Namibia's capital. Government officials and aviation stakeholders highlighted the route's potential to boost tourism, trade, and regional connectivity between the two countries.
5 March 2026 · New Era →
Cross-border truck drivers operating between Walvis Bay and Zambia say escalating transit permit fees—which have risen from K1,500 in 2021 to K11,250 in 2023—are threatening their livelihoods and undermining regional trade. The drivers are calling for harmonised regional regulations and have petitioned corridor authorities and the Namibian High Commission, arguing that Zambian drivers face no equivalent restrictions in Namibia.
4 March 2026 · New Era →
Cross-border drivers operating the Walvis Bay–Zambia corridor say Zambia's transit permit fees have risen dramatically from K1,500 in 2021 to K11,250 in 2023, forcing many out of work or requiring them to hire Zambian drivers when they cannot afford entry, and undermining regional trade and free movement of goods.
26 February 2026 · New Era →
Zambia's High Court has ordered the forfeiture of assets worth more than $1.3 million from Dalitso Lungu, son of former President Edgar Lungu, including 79 vehicles and 23 pieces of property. The court ruled that Lungu and his company failed to provide credible explanation for how the assets were lawfully acquired, finding his employment history and income insufficient to account for the acquisitions.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah held a candle-lighting ceremony at Heroes Acre to commemorate founding president Sam Nujoma, who died on 8 February 2025, and third president Hage Geingob, who died on 4 February 2024. The president praised both leaders' contributions to Namibia's independence struggle and post-independence nation-building, describing them as giants whose legacies continue to guide the country.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A former member of the Nyango Pioneers School band recalls how Hage Geingob championed their musical performances at important Swapo gatherings in Zambia during the liberation struggle, providing transport and accommodation for the young performers from 1986 onwards.
6 February 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Tourism Board chief says Namibia must collaborate with neighbouring countries to attract long-distance tourists who want multi-country itineraries. The remarks came as Proflight Zambia announced direct flights between Windhoek and Lusaka starting March 2026, operating three times weekly to support regional tourism and travel connectivity.
2 February 2026 · New Era →