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2018-02-162026-10-06
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  1. March 2018

  2. The Namibian

    … In an email exchange with me, Dr Ben Piper, a seasoned educational specialist and long-term resident in Nairobi, identified some key things that he finds remarkable in Kenya: …[I]n rural Kenya there is an expectation for kids to learn and be able to have basic skills … Exam resul …

    Active Citizens For Better Schooling: What We Can Learn From Kenya
  3. February 2018

  4. The Namibian

    … The continent needs good roads and efficient railway systems that connect Lagos to Accra; Nairobi to Johannesburg. …

    Calestous Juma: How to honour his legacy
World & Region

Gen Z voter drive registers millions ahead Kenya election

The News

Kenyan Gen Z activists are mobilizing young voters through social media, with 2.6 million new voters registered during one drive and plans for another 2.3 million. More than 30% of voting-age Kenyans are younger than 35, positioning the youth-led movement to potentially reshape Kenya's next election, though observers question whether their decentralized digital rebellion can convert into organized political power.

2 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 2 October

  1. Gen Z voter drive registers millions ahead Kenya election

    Kenyan Gen Z activists are mobilizing young voters through social media, with 2.6 million new voters registered during one drive and plans for another 2.3 million. More than 30% of voting-age Kenyans are younger than 35, positioning the youth-led movement to potentially reshape Kenya's next election, though observers question whether their decentralized digital rebellion can convert into organized political power.

    2 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Namibian umpire Ipinge earns Africa A grade at continental netball cup

    Namibian netball umpire Aaron Ipinge earned his Africa A umpiring grade after officiating five matches in the men's section of the Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi, Kenya, including the bronze medal match. Ipinge, who has been involved in netball for five to six years and progressed through the grading system from bronze to silver to gold, said the men's competition presented a testing experience due to its speed and physical intensity.

    30 September 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Desert Jewels qualify for 2027 Netball World Cup

    Debmarine Namibia's financial support has enabled Namibia's netball team, the Desert Jewels, to qualify for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney and strengthen grassroots development. Netball Namibia president Juanita Witbeen credits the sponsorship as critical to international performance and says the qualification will inspire the next generation of players.

    29 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 28 September

  1. Namibia qualifies for 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney

    Namibia secured qualification for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney by finishing fourth at the 2026 Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi, marking the Desert Jewels' first World Cup qualification since 1991. Uganda won the women's tournament, defeating South Africa 56-53 in the final.

    28 September 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibia qualifies for 2025 Netball World Cup in Sydney

    Namibia's Desert Jewels netball team qualified for next year's Netball World Cup in Sydney after finishing fourth at the Africa Cup in Nairobi. The team clinched their spot after reaching the semi-finals, marking their third World Cup appearance and first in 31 years since 1991 and 1995.

    28 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 25 September

  1. Namibia qualifies for 2027 Netball World Cup after fixture drama

    Namibia's Desert Jewels qualified for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney after finishing second in pool A at the Africa Cup in Nairobi. The team's advancement came after tournament organisers changed the semi-final fixtures, moving pool winners South Africa and Uganda directly to the final while second and third-placed teams competed in world cup qualifying semi-finals.

    25 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Desert Jewels qualify for 2027 Netball World Cup

    Namibia's Desert Jewels have qualified for the 2027 Netball World Cup after advancing to the semifinals of the Africa Cup in Nairobi, World Netball confirmed. Namibia will face Uganda in the semi-finals.

    24 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Desert Jewels face South Africa in Africa Cup final pool match

    Namibia's DebMarine Desert Jewels will face defending champions South Africa at 18h00 today in their final Pool 1 match of the Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi, Kenya. The match comes after Namibia defeated Tanzania 62-36 yesterday, keeping the team in contention for one of Africa's remaining places at the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027.

    23 September 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibia qualifies for Africa Cup netball semi-finals

    Namibia's Desert Jewels secured their third successive win at the Africa Cup in Nairobi, beating Tanzania 62-36 to qualify for the semi-finals and move closer to the 2027 Netball World Cup.

    23 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Desert Jewels face Tanzania in World Cup qualifier

    Namibia's Debmarine Desert Jewels took on Tanzania in their third Pool 1 match at the Africa Netball Cup and Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Africa Regional Qualifiers in Nairobi, having won their first two games against Botswana and Zimbabwe. The Desert Jewels defeated Zimbabwe 47-31 yesterday and are competing for one of two remaining African qualification places for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney, Australia.

    22 September 2026 · New Era →

Monday 21 September

  1. Namibia defeats Botswana, faces Zimbabwe in Cup

    The Debmarine Desert Jewels defeated Botswana 54-32 in their opening Africa Netball Cup match in Nairobi. Namibia will next face Zimbabwe, ranked 11th globally to Namibia's 14th, in a rematch of their recent competitive history.

    21 September 2026 · New Era →

  2. African electric buses demonstrate cross-border mobility potential

    A Kenyan electric bus travelled from Nairobi to meet an Ethiopian electric bus at the Moyale border, demonstrating the practical realities and challenges of cross-border electric mobility in Africa, including issues with charging infrastructure, customs procedures, and the need for government coordination.

    21 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Desert Jewels seek first World Cup qualification in 35 years

    Namibia's netball team heads to the Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi aiming to qualify for the Netball World Cup for the first time since 1991, with the 2027 tournament returning to Sydney. The Desert Jewels, ranked fifth in Africa and 14th globally, will compete in a pool with South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Tanzania, with the top two teams in each pool advancing to semifinals.

    16 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Nairobi to host 2029 World Athletics Championships first time in Africa

    Nairobi will host the 2029 World Outdoor Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to host the event after beating competition from London, Munich, and Rome. World Athletics announced the decision Tuesday, with the 2031 championships to be held in Munich and the 2027 edition in Beijing.

    15 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 31 August

  1. Namibia joins founding members of Global AI Commission

    Namibia has secured a place as a founding member of the AI for Good Global Commission, launched in July by the International Telecommunication Union and chaired by Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. ICT minister Emma Theofelus said the membership gives Namibia a seat at the global table where AI governance norms and standards are being shaped.

    31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 15 August

  1. Namibia's elite over-reliant on kapana as cultural identity

    An opinion piece argues that while kapana is an authentic part of Windhoek's food culture and provides livelihoods for informal vendors, Namibia's aspirational class has come to define leisure and national identity narrowly around meat, fire, and alcohol rather than imagining a broader cultural proposition.

    15 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 31 July

  1. Windhoek's tourism challenge: gateway city or destination

    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 →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. IATA launches African aviation safety workshops and training

    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 →

Saturday 4 July

  1. Netflix drama "The Polygamist" sparks global conversation on marriage

    Netflix's 22-episode series "The Polygamist," released on 12 June, follows a wealthy Johannesburg businessman with multiple wives and a mistress, generating widespread social media discussion across Africa and internationally, with reactions ranging from memes to celebrity tweets.

    4 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Former Kenyan justice minister blocked from entering Uganda

    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 →

  2. Kenya health minister held in contempt over Ebola facility

    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 →

Monday 25 May

  1. Africa Day 2026: Liberation meaning evolves beyond political independence

    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 →

  2. Africans' devotion to European football overshadows Africa Day celebration

    An opinion piece argues that while Namibia and other African cities marked Africa Day to reflect continental unity and achievement, thousands in Windhoek, Nairobi and Johannesburg instead filled public spaces celebrating Arsenal's English Premier League triumph, raising questions about identity priorities and neo-colonial influence over African football loyalty.

    25 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Namibian farmers study Kenya cooperative model

    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 →

  2. Bank of Namibia governor visits East African central banks

    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 →

Friday 15 May

  1. VP calls for value-added marine exports across Africa

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi told an Africa Forward summit in Nairobi that African nations must stop exporting unprocessed marine resources and instead build complete value chains through processing and manufacturing to drive industrialisation and economic independence. She said Namibia is shifting from exporting raw fish to a model where marine products are fully processed domestically, with a target of 60% of Namibian marine products undergoing secondary processing by 2030.

    15 May 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Vice President announces Franco-Namibian Marine Institute plan

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi announced plans to establish a Franco-Namibian Marine Institute to train 1,000 technicians in shipbuilding, aquaculture, and marine robotics by 2030, with a goal of having 60% of Namibian marine products undergo secondary and tertiary processing domestically by 2030. Witbooi said the partnership would leverage French expertise in shipping and port management to reduce clearance times and deploy hydrogen-powered feeder vessels by 2029, connecting Walvis Bay with ports in Dakar, Abidjan, and Marseille via a green shipping corridor.

    14 May 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Vice President Witbooi urges stronger Namibia-Kenya economic ties

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi called for strengthened partnerships between Namibia and Kenya, citing Kenya's strengths in innovation and fintech and Namibia's political stability, natural resources, and infrastructure as complementary assets for industrial growth and regional value chains. She also stressed the need for African economies to trade more internally rather than relying on external markets.

    14 May 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Vice President urges Africa to increase intra-continental trade

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi called for stronger economic cooperation between African countries, saying African economies have traded more with the rest of the world than with one another. She urged businesses and governments to work together to drive industrialisation, innovation and intra-Africa trade, citing the African Continental Free Trade Area as a major opportunity to transform Africa into an integrated market.

    13 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia pushes for permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa

    Namibia's trade and international relations minister, attending a ministerial meeting in Nairobi, reaffirmed Africa's demand for two permanent seats on the UN Security Council, together with additional non-permanent seats, as part of the Committee of Ten's push for UN system reform.

    13 May 2026 · New Era →

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