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The Namibian
… African countries that will continue to have visa services include the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Cameroon, Ghana and Nigeria. …
Namibians may face new US visa processThe Namibian
… Stacey Hislop of Zimbabwe won the women’s elite race on Sunday in 1:18:17, with Aurelie Halbwachs of Mauritius winning silver in 1:23:16 and Sunday Samuel of Nigeria bronze in 1:29:07. …
Junior cyclists excel at Africa MTB ChampsThe Namibian
… Williams Ayodeji, who grew up in Nigeria, travelled from the Scottish capital Edinburgh for the parade. …
Arsenal set aside loss to PSG with bus parade celebrating Premier League crownThe Namibian
… Sebastien Desabre’s side beat both Cameroon and Nigeria in play-offs to earn their place at the tournament. …
Ronaldo leads Portugal charge at sixth World Cup, Diaz shoulders Colombia hopesThe Namibian
… Despite its tiny geographic footprint and population of just six million people, Singapore’s economy is bigger than those of Africa’s economic giants – Nigeria, Egypt and South Africa, which house up to 220 million people. …
Namibia Can Match Singapore’s Economic MiracleThe Namibian
… e language of anti-colonial struggle from the 1960s no longer reflects their daily experiences of unemployment, rising costs and economic uncertainty. “To be honest, Africa Day feels performative to my peers,” says Chinedu Nwosu, a 26-year-old software developer in Lagos, Nigeria …
Africa Day 2026: Has the continent achieved true liberation?The Namibian
… News headlines continued to paint a picture of a continent in turmoil ahead of Africa Day this week, from a drone strike that killed 10 people in Mali, to gunmen abducting 39 students in Nigeria and four citizens killed during fuel protests in Kenya. …
OPINION: Have African leaders betrayed the dream of 1963?The Namibian
… It brings together institutions and organisations from Italy, Spain, Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, Ethiopia and Malawi. …
Virtual exchange project launched to empower youthWindhoek Observer
… StartupBlink noted that Namibia continues to perform alongside larger African startup ecosystems such as Kenya, Egypt and Nigeria despite its smaller market size. …
Namibia keeps second place in Southern Africa startup rankingsNew Era
… These individuals originate from several countries, including Bangladesh, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Palestine, Russia, Rwanda, So …
No refugee status for Angolan ‘street kids’Fatima Mustapha, shaped by witnessing climate change impacts in Nigeria, co-founded the Future Prowess Foundation to empower women and young people through digital skills training and inclusive climate solutions. Having trained over 500 women in digital skills, she uses technology as a tool for inclusion and economic opportunity in communities affected by environmental degradation.
2 hours ago · The Namibian →
Fatima Mustapha, shaped by witnessing climate change impacts in Nigeria, co-founded the Future Prowess Foundation to empower women and young people through digital skills training and inclusive climate solutions. Having trained over 500 women in digital skills, she uses technology as a tool for inclusion and economic opportunity in communities affected by environmental degradation.
2 hours ago · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, speaking after the UN Alliance of Civilizations Summit in Angola, called for Africa to achieve economic liberation so that the continent's resources create jobs and opportunities for its people, particularly youth. He stressed that lasting peace is the foundation for economic growth and that young Africans must lead efforts to transform the continent's economies.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Ngurare represented President Nandi-Ndaitwah at the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Summit in Angola, emphasizing reconciliation, youth empowerment, and economic cooperation as key outcomes. Ngurare cited examples of religious leaders who overcame past violence to become peace advocates, arguing that African countries must prioritize unity to enable development.
21 July 2026 · Informanté →
Josh Kerr set a new world record in the men's mile at the London Diamond League meet on Saturday, clocking 3:42.66 and breaking Hicham El Guerrouj's 1999 mark of 3:43.13. Julien Alfred continued her unbeaten sprint streak at the meet, which was the 11th of a 15-leg elite circuit.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Sierra Leone's government has dropped treason charges against ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma, who was arrested in connection with a November 2023 attempted coup. Koroma, who has denied involvement, was allowed to seek medical treatment in Nigeria following an Ecowas-brokered deal and is now free to return to Sierra Leone.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A special police team has begun investigating the killing of Andile Mvuyelwa Somgxada, the Gauteng province leader of the anti-migrant group March and March, who was shot outside his home and died in hospital. The group's spokesperson attributed the killing to retaliation for its campaign against undocumented migrants, citing recent death threats against other leaders.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia won their first match at the Billie Jean King Cup in Gaborone, beating Burundi 3-0 in Group III Africa, with victories in singles matches from Joanivia Bezuidenhout and Mari van Schalkwyk, and a doubles win for Riekie Honiball and Taimi Nashiku. The team will now compete in the 7th to 9th play-off positions against Ghana and Cameroon after losing their earlier matches to Nigeria and Madagascar.
15 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The United States admitted 7,727 people as refugees over several months, nearly all from South Africa, under a Trump administration policy, while immigrants from other countries already legally in America have struggled to obtain work authorization and other benefits.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's government plans to introduce electronic identity cards storing biometric and demographic information in September 2026, but public concerns have emerged about data security and whether citizens have received clear information about data collection, storage, and use. Global examples show digital ID systems are vulnerable to breach, and Namibia's cybersecurity readiness remains uncertain.
14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
South Africa says more than 53,000 foreign nationals have been deported or repatriated in five weeks since launching a "migration management" campaign, mostly from Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, amid anti-immigration protests demanding tighter border controls.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Hugo Broos has confirmed his exit as South Africa's national football coach after the team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. Multiple candidates, including Pitso Mosimane, have applied to succeed him, though the football federation may retain Broos in an advisory capacity.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia recorded its largest trade surplus with China in May at N$1.5 billion, placing China ahead of Botswana and Canada as Namibia's most favourable trading partner that month. Despite an overall trade deficit of N$3.1 billion, exports of uranium, fish, gold and diamonds helped cushion rising import costs.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia should move decisively to ratify and implement the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade, as Nigeria becomes the first State Party to secure parliamentary approval and Africa's digital economy becomes an immediate economic priority rather than a future aspiration.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece critiques recent xenophobic protests in South Africa as a betrayal of the country's historical ties to neighbouring migrants and its anti-apartheid solidarity legacy, invoking Hugh Masekela's song about migrant labour that built South African wealth.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs ministry said it received reports that Bashiru Isak, 40, was shot dead in Cape Town's Khayelitsha township, and filed a complaint with police. South African officials deny the claim, with police saying they have "no record of the Khayelitsha murder," though they are investigating the killing of another Ghanaian, Kwabena Boagen, 35, in a different Cape Town township in what they say was an extortion-linked crime.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
More than 100 Namibians living in South Africa are voluntarily seeking repatriation to Namibia amid rising xenophobic tensions; Namibian authorities are arranging repatriation and verification processes following reports of attacks on foreign nationals.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Despite navigating 13 qualifiers, a pre-tournament quarantine due to an Ebola outbreak, and decades of conflict, DR Congo has reached the World Cup for the first time since 1974 and will face England in the last 32. The squad includes players born outside Congo, many in France, including Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged anti-migrant protesters to act without "intimidation, threats or ultimatums" ahead of an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa. Several thousand African migrants have already departed in recent weeks amid escalating protests, while more than three million documented foreign nationals remain in the country.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian transport companies are withdrawing drivers from South Africa ahead of a planned anti-immigrant protest and a 30 June deadline set by protesters for illegal immigrants to leave. The withdrawals are disrupting cross-border trade, with companies citing driver safety concerns and insurer warnings of security risks.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
For the first time in World Cup history, a record nine African countries have progressed beyond the group stage, marking a significant advancement for the continent in the tournament. Previously, only one African nation at a time had managed to qualify for the knockout stage.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Coach Hugo Broos's South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to finish second in Group A and qualify for the World Cup knockout phase for the first time, ahead of a last-32 match against Canada in Los Angeles.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's FNB Eagles finished unbeaten in a T20 International tri-series against Nigeria and Hong Kong, China, winning all four matches with strong batting, bowling and fielding performances.
25 June 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's cricket team finished the T20 Tri-Nations series unbeaten with eight points, defeating Nigeria by 93 runs on Tuesday. Young players including Alex Volschenk (73 runs) and JC Balt (four wickets for 20 runs) led the team, and Namibian players dominated individual series statistics.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
As Namibia prepares for offshore oil production, the government must formalize and gazette the National Upstream Petroleum Local Content Policy (finalized in March 2025) to ensure Namibian businesses and workers benefit from the sector. The article uses a kitchen analogy to argue that formal rules—modeled on lessons from Brazil and Norway—are essential for Namibia to build generational wealth from its oil resources.
24 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The African Union has declared 2026–2035 the Decade of Reparations and called for a global reparations fund to address colonialism and slavery; Reform UK responded by threatening visa restrictions for residents of African countries, including Nigeria and Ghana, demanding European accountability.
22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Oipyaiwa Primary School in Ohangwena Region was officially renamed Walde Ndevashiya Primary School, honouring the former Ohangwena Regional Governor and current High Commissioner to Nigeria. Ndevashiya donated a photocopy machine, hygiene packages, and school uniforms, while another donor pledged N$40,000 to the school.
22 June 2026 · Informanté →
Cricket's T20 Tri-Nations series between Namibia, Nigeria and Hong Kong is taking place at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground, while the Namibia rugby league continues countrywide and NFA Cup semifinals are held at Windhoek's Independence Stadium.
19 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Undocumented migrants in South Africa, particularly Malawians, face door-to-door intimidation and violence as protesters have set 30 June as a deadline for them to leave. Up to 7,000 foreigners have gathered in an open field in Durban seeking refuge, with reports of armed South African men attacking residents and threatening deportation.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The South African government has dismissed a claim by WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus that 10 foreign nationals were killed in anti-immigration protests, with an investigation revealing a mixture of unrelated organised crime hits and disputed death tolls in Mossel Bay.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →