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The Namibian
The South African Feedlot Association (Safa) has decided not to support the import of live cattle and beef products from Namibia and Botswana because of concerns over foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). …
SA feedlots reject Namibian cattle, beef importsNew Era
Namibia’s participation in the inaugural Fifa U/15 World Cup and Festival 2026 offers a chance to assess the country’s youth football development against international standards, with head coach Woody Jacobs hoping the experience will lay the foundation for future World Cup campa …
Namibia’s U/15 football ready for global testNew Era
… Addressing the Angola-Namibia Business Forum in Luanda on Monday, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the two countries needed to move beyond trading products and work together to manufacture goods and develop industries. …
NNN calls for joint industries with AngolaNew Era
First Gentlemen Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah has said Namibia’s departed second First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba was the mastermind and driving force behind the country’s success in fighting the HIV/AIDS pandemic, which has today allowed the country to surpass the UN’s global 95-95-95 HI …
‘Namibia’s success in HIV/AIDS fight nothing without Pohamba’Windhoek Observer
Patience Makwele The government’s proposed changes to the administration of Namibia’s petroleum sector have cleared a key parliamentary hurdle, with 50 lawmakers voting in favour of the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill despite a walkout by most opposition par …
Petroleum bill advances despite opposition walkout …50 MPs back second reading as oversight concerns persistWindhoek Observer
… ng of the Council of Traditional Leaders in Otjiwarongo on Monday, Nandi-Ndaitwah said some traditional authorities, headmen and headwomen were selling communal land as if it belonged to them. “No traditional authority, district headman or head woman directly owns land in Namibia …
Nandi-Ndaitwah warns chiefs over communal land salesWindhoek Observer
… He said the evidence gathered would help determine whether the model could be extended to other parts of Namibia, particularly communities where young people have limited access to land, training, technology, mentorship and markets. …
Kavango East puts youth to work on climate-smart farmingWindhoek Observer
CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia’s quarterly diamond production declined to 495 000 carats in the quarter ending 30 September compared to 531 000, De Beers production figures showed. …
Diamond production declines to 495 000 in Q3Windhoek Observer
Staff Writer Mineral price movements in September suggest that inflation and rising interest rates may be starting to temper price gains, while Namibia’s mining output declined in August, according to the September 2026 Monthly Mining Update by the Chamber of Mines of Namibia. …
Mining output records a modest declineThe Namibian
Namibia’s tourism accommodation occupancy reached 66.5% in the third quarter of 2026, exceeding levels recorded last year and in 2019, according to the Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN). …
Namibia tourism occupancy rises to 66.5%The South African Feedlot Association has decided not to support imports of live cattle and beef products from Namibia and Botswana due to concerns over foot-and-mouth disease, citing the need to protect South Africa's livestock industry and international beef export markets.
4 hours ago · The Namibian →
The South African Feedlot Association has decided not to support imports of live cattle and beef products from Namibia and Botswana due to concerns over foot-and-mouth disease, citing the need to protect South Africa's livestock industry and international beef export markets.
4 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia will participate in the inaugural Fifa U/15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 22 to 31 October, alongside more than 180 Fifa member associations. Head coach Woody Jacobs says the tournament offers young players valuable exposure and will help guide the country's long-term football development plans.
4 hours ago · New Era →
At the Angola-Namibia Business Forum in Luanda, President Nandi-Ndaitwah urged businesses from both countries to invest jointly in industries and process natural resources locally rather than exporting unprocessed commodities, citing complementary economic strengths in agriculture, mining, fishing, oil and gas, and energy.
4 hours ago · New Era →
First Gentleman Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah attributed Namibia's exceptional performance in fighting HIV/AIDS—achieving a 97-98-98 rate and surpassing UN targets—to the dedication of the departed former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba, who championed maternal and child healthcare, HIV/AIDS awareness, and community welfare.
4 hours ago · New Era →
The National Assembly passed the second reading of the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill on Tuesday with 50 lawmakers voting in favour, despite a walkout by most opposition parties. The bill, which proposes shifting certain responsibilities to the President and a new Upstream Petroleum Unit, now proceeds to the committee stage.
7 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned traditional leaders that selling communal land as personal property could result in criminal cases, calling on them to end corruption and illegal land allocations that deny disadvantaged communities access to land. She stated that traditional authorities do not own communal land unless they have purchased it through proper channels as individuals.
7 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Young people in Kavango East will gain practical agricultural skills at the newly inaugurated Linus Shashipapo Climate Change Action Centre, where they can learn horticulture, sustainable production and climate-smart technologies alongside employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.
8 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's quarterly diamond production declined to 495,000 carats in the quarter ending 30 September, compared to 531,000 carats a year earlier, according to De Beers production figures. Year-to-date production for the first nine months reached 1.58 million carats, down 3% from 1.62 million carats in the same period of 2025.
8 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Mining Production Composite Index fell 4% month on month in August, driven by a 12% drop in diamond production, while uranium, zinc, and gold rose. Mineral prices were mixed in September, with inflation and rising interest rates tempering gains and fuelling operating costs for the sector.
8 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Tourism accommodation occupancy in Namibia hit 66.5% in the third quarter of 2026, surpassing 2025 and 2019 levels, according to the Hospitality Association of Namibia. The association noted that luxury establishments supporting wildlife conservation and community initiatives performed well.
18 hours ago · The Namibian →
Penehupifo Pohamba, who died aged 78 at a Windhoek hospital, worked as a midwife in Swapo's exile camps during the liberation struggle. Those she helped deliver, including Matilde 'Mboshono' Kulo born in 1981, remember her humanitarian commitment to ensuring women's survival during childbirth.
19 hours ago · The Namibian →
The United States embassy in Namibia has paid tribute to former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba, praising her legacy of public service, healthcare advocacy and commitment to women's empowerment following her death.
20 hours ago · The Namibian →
The environment ministry told parliament that only 56 applications for environmental clearance certificates were received over three years, raising concerns that many sand and gravel operators may be extracting without required approval. The ministry reported 15 cases of illegal mining but noted that the low application numbers across most regions prevent establishing the true scale of illegal extraction or adequacy of enforcement.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
Members of the public reported approximately 80 unattended cattle near Otjiwarongo plots, with complaints to the municipality, police and veterinary services yielding no immediate response. The Municipality issued a public notice on 28 September 2026 prohibiting unattended livestock within town boundaries, citing road safety risks and foot-and-mouth disease concerns, with impoundment charges set at N$367.60 per animal per day.
23 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
During September and October, 1219 students from twelve Namibian schools participated in the Curiosity Cube, a mobile science lab run by Merck employees and University of Namibia volunteers, where students conducted interactive experiments in synthetic biology and STEM learning.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Competition Commission approved the sale of the Karibib lithium project to London-listed African Critical Elements on 6 October. The commission found the transaction unlikely to reduce competition and imposed conditions aimed at workforce localisation, skills development, and increased local participation in the project's value chain.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Mines and Industries Minister Modestus Amutse has called for urgent implementation of the long-delayed Baynes Binational Hydropower Project, saying Namibia and Angola must accelerate it toward construction to strengthen electricity security and support regional industrial development.
20 October 2026 · New Era →
A single mother from Kalkfeld is appealing for funds to take her four-year-old son to India for a kidney transplant after doctors diagnosed him with end-stage kidney failure. She has offered to be the donor and says treatment in South Africa would cost over N$2 million.
20 October 2026 · New Era →
At the inaugural Angola-Namibia Bi-National Commission session in Luanda, President Nandi-Ndaitwah called for reducing administrative delays, transport constraints, and other barriers to trade between the two countries. She emphasized the need for stronger cooperation among border authorities and implementation of the more than 60 bilateral agreements already signed, to improve people's lives rather than just accumulate agreements.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and Angola have agreed to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation through an inaugural Bi-National Commission, with Trade and International Relations Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi proposing a digital scorecard to monitor implementation of agreed commitments. The move aims to reverse declining trade between the two countries by leveraging their geographical proximity and people-to-people relations.
20 October 2026 · New Era →
Choppies Namibia is running a competition until December offering shoppers a chance to win their share of N$1 million in prizes, including weekly draws at each of its 25 stores with cash prizes ranging from N$40,000 to N$120,000 and a Toyota Vitz as the grand prize.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia and Angola's 60+ bilateral agreements on trade, infrastructure, energy, and security should deliver tangible benefits to ordinary citizens, not remain merely on paper. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasized that citizens judge cooperation by improved lives, not the number of agreements signed.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Sports Development and a Protocol of Cooperation on Arts and Culture with Angola during the Inaugural Session of the Namibia-Angola Binational Commission. The agreements establish frameworks for joint programmes, exchanges, capacity building, and the shared care of cross-border monuments and cultural heritage.
20 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Ileni, representing SFC Swakopmund, spent four and a half weeks in Italy on an international football experience to develop as a player, learn from new coaches, and gain cultural understanding through exposure to different training environments.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's fiscal deficit is projected to widen to 6.5% of GDP in the 2026/27 financial year due to a N$2.1 billion revenue shortfall, rising debt-servicing costs, and economic pressures from foot-and-mouth disease and El Niño. Government revenue is forecast at N$87.5 billion against a budget of N$89.6 billion, with economic growth expected to slow to between 2% and 2.3% in 2026.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Bank Windhoek aims to raise market awareness and accelerate progress toward a N$300 million sustainable funding target in the new financial year, viewing environmental and social considerations as integral to long-term economic growth. In the 2026 financial year, the bank classified N$147 million in sustainable finance through 97 loans with an average value of approximately N$1.5 million per loan.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Elevate Uranium Limited has increased its global uranium mineral resource inventory to 181 million pounds of uranium oxide following resource drilling in Namibia and Australia and progress at its pilot plant in Erongo. The company's beneficiation technology rejected 88% of waste mass while recovering 79% of uranium, with potential to reduce processing infrastructure requirements.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The 2026 Bank Windhoek Agriculture Series, scheduled for 30 October 2026, will address Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and its impact on Namibia and Southern Africa's agricultural sector, following confirmation of FMD in the Karasburg State Veterinary District with 131 animals testing positive across 18 farms by 13 October 2026.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Schalk Erasmus, a director of Paratus Namibia Holdings Limited, sold 10,440 ordinary shares on 14 October 2026 at N$12.35 per share for N$128,934. Anglo American executives also acquired shares under the company's Share Incentive Plan on the London Stock Exchange.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 41-year-old man reports developing neurogenic erectile dysfunction after using unregulated sexual enhancement products purchased from a pharmacy in an attempt to address sexual performance issues related to stress and alcohol consumption. He said prolonged use of the pills, which he began taking in 2021 and increased to four to five times a week, eventually caused painful symptoms that strained his marriage and affected his daily life.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →