Also known as: MIRT · Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade · international relations ministry
Namibian government ministry handling international relations and trade, issuing statements on regional conflicts and supporting bilateral partnerships.
Namibia's ambassador to Egypt says more than 100 Namibians are in the Middle East as the Iran-US-Israel conflict intensifies, and the embassy is facilitating voluntary evacuation efforts while prioritizing citizen safety. Some evacuees have criticised the Namibian consulate in Dubai for lack of communication and assistance during the crisis.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's ambassador to Egypt says more than 100 Namibians are in the Middle East as the Iran-US-Israel conflict intensifies, and the embassy is facilitating voluntary evacuation efforts while prioritizing citizen safety. Some evacuees have criticised the Namibian consulate in Dubai for lack of communication and assistance during the crisis.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa met with Iran's ambassador to Namibia and condemned the US-backed Israeli military operation against Iran. Namibia's government also issued a statement expressing grave concern about the escalation in the Middle East, citing risks to international peace and security.
5 March 2026 · New Era →
The director general of Namibia's intelligence service has requested that a N$1.8-million defamation case against him be heard in camera to protect classified information, but lawyers and human rights experts argue that holding the trial in secret would undermine public accountability and enable officials to hide misconduct under the guise of national security.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Alma Kahorere, a primary school teacher in Gobabis, founded Ehupo Mu Eden Farming Enterprises CC in 2020 as a backyard garden and has expanded it to nearly three hectares, employing seven people and supplying fresh produce to local retailers including SPAR and Megasave. The farm supports about 20 dependents and has become an important income source alongside her teaching salary, though she faces challenges with cash flow, input costs, unpredictable weather, and access to affordable finance.
4 March 2026 · New Era →
An unspecified number of Namibians are stranded at Dubai International Airport following airspace closure due to escalating conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel, with at least 80 Namibians known to be working in Dubai. Analysts warn Namibia could face rising fuel, food, and import prices if tensions continue, with broader economic impacts expected within weeks as disruptions to global oil supply and shipping lanes drive up costs.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and Germany have launched TalentsBridge Namibia, a skills training programme designed to address Namibia's 36.9% unemployment rate and Germany's shortage of skilled workers. The project will offer training in industrial electrics, wholesale and retail, and hospitality, with the first 100 trainees starting vocational courses in September 2026.
3 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade has issued a statement calling for urgent de-escalation in the Middle East following military strikes by the US and Israel against Iran, warning that the escalation risks further destabilising the region and undermining international peace and security. The ministry urged all parties to exercise restraint, cease hostilities, and return to dialogue and diplomatic engagement, emphasising that such tensions threaten global security and small developing states that depend on respect for international norms.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
TalentsBridge Namibia, a partnership between Namibia and Germany, was officially launched to address youth unemployment in Namibia and skilled worker shortages in Germany through structured vocational training. The initiative will prepare young Namibians for employment in sectors including Industrial Electrics, Wholesale and Retail, and Hospitality, with applications now open and 100 participants selected in the first year.
3 March 2026 · Informanté →
The finance ministry plans to reduce subsidies and capital transfers to state-owned enterprises from N$1.3 billion in 2025/26 to N$615.7 million in 2026/27, citing fiscal consolidation and high public debt. Several SOEs including TransNamib and the Agricultural Bank of Namibia will receive no government transfers, while priority support goes to the National Housing Enterprise and Road Fund Administration.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The director general of Namibia's Central Intelligence Service is asking the High Court to order that a defamation case brought against him by a government official be heard in secret, citing national security concerns about vetting processes. The plaintiff opposes the closure request, arguing that constitutional guarantees of public hearings and transparency in state institutions must be upheld.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →