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The Namibian
… The state has long been considered one of the most volatile parts of Nigeria. Paul Mancha, chairperson of the youth council in Plateau state, suggested that the true number of casualties could be even higher. …
48-hour curfew imposed after attack on bar in Nigerian cityThe Namibian
Nigeria has issued an urgent safety advisory to its citizens living in South Africa, warning them to scale back public activity and prioritise personal security following violent unrest in parts of the Eastern Cape. …
Nigerians in South Africa urged to prioritise safety amid rising violenceThe Namibian
… Prime minister Elijah Ngurare this month said Namibia will not run out of fuel, as most of its fuel is imported from Nigeria, India and Europe. …
Govt’s N$500m fuel subsidy deemed unsustainable by economistsNew Era
… In a speech read on his behalf, Namibia’s ambassador to Nigeria Walde Ndevashiya said Heita was among the pioneers and champions of vocational education and training in Namibia. …
Liberation struggle veteran Heita buriedNew Era
ABUJA – Nigeria’s ruling party rallied around its leadership early on Saturday at its first major get-together ahead of next year’s national elections as the country battles a resurgence of jihadist violence. …
Nigeria’s ruling party gears up for 2027 voteThe Namibian
… And Africa’s second largest oil producer, Nigeria could benefit from higher oil prices. …
Rationing power and diluting petrol – how African countries are coping with effects of Iran warNew Era
… Fears of Sahelian jihadist expansion have been sparked by numerous attacks in Benin as well as an attack last year in Nigeria. …
Ghana, EU sign first accord to counter West Africa insecurityNew Era
LAGOS – Nigeria’s Dangote mega-refinery says it has begun exporting fuel to other African countries after global oil prices soared due to the war in the Middle East. …
Dangote’s refinery fuel exports in Africa beginNew Era
… Despite growth, women remain less likely to use mobile money regularly. “Aside from Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria, women who own mobile money accounts are still less likely than men to have used them within the past month,” the report warns. …
Mobile money hits US$2 trillionThe Namibian
… Through him I extend our warm greetings to the people of Nigeria, a nation that stood firm with Namibia during our struggle for freedom. …
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addresses Independence anniversary at State House WindhoekPortugal beat Chile 2-1 and Belgium defeated Tunisia 5-0 in home friendlies on Saturday. Both sides will face their World Cup group opponents after the upcoming matches.
7 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Portugal beat Chile 2-1 and Belgium defeated Tunisia 5-0 in home friendlies on Saturday. Both sides will face their World Cup group opponents after the upcoming matches.
7 June 2026 · The Namibian →
JA Africa and the ExxonMobil Foundation have launched the 2026 STEM Africa 2.0 program to equip 4,000 young Africans aged 14 to 17 with skills in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and artificial intelligence. The initiative builds on a partnership that has already reached over 10,000 young people in Angola, Mozambique, Namibia and Nigeria.
4 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has urged its citizens in South Africa to remain vigilant and seek consular assistance amid reports of anti-migrant unrest and xenophobic attacks, though the Ministry of International Relations and Trade has not received reports of Namibian nationals being affected.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The US State Department is reportedly cutting visa-issuing consulates and embassies on the African continent, including Namibia's, according to the Associated Press. The closest remaining visa-processing hubs would be South Africa's consulates in Cape Town and Johannesburg, or Angola's Luanda consulate.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's junior cyclists won eight gold medals at the Africa Mountain Bike Championships in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, with the Thiel siblings Marco and Rosemarie each winning two gold medals. Namibian riders swept the first four places in both the junior boys' short track and cross country races.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal fans gathered in north London for a bus parade celebrating the club's first Premier League title since 2004. The celebration came after the team won the league on 19 May, though their hopes for a Champions League double were ended by a loss to Paris St Germain.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Cristiano Ronaldo is making a record sixth World Cup appearance with Portugal, who face DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia in Group K. At 41, Ronaldo has not scored in his last nine World Cup and Euro matches combined, though manager Roberto Martinez has kept faith in him after his recent success in the Nations League.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The article compares Singapore's transformation from a poor, resource-scarce nation in 1965 to one of the world's wealthiest economies today, suggesting Namibia can learn from Singapore's approach to governance and development despite different challenges.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
An opinion piece questions whether African leaders have acted as a unified front to address the continent's problems as envisioned by Ghana's founding president Kwame Nkrumah at the 1963 founding summit of the Organisation of African Unity, and examines whether Africa has gained true control of its mineral wealth or remains dependent on external powers.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Apodissi and Youth4Can have launched the Synapse project, an EU-funded three-year virtual exchange initiative co-funded under the Erasmus+ programme, designed to equip more than 2,500 young people—including women, youth from rural communities, and those with disabilities—with critical skills in leadership, innovation, and systems thinking. The project brings together institutions from Italy, Spain, Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, Ethiopia, and Malawi to strengthen collaboration between African and European youth.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia maintains second place in Southern Africa's startup ecosystem rankings after South Africa, ranking 94th globally and 10th in Africa according to the 2026 StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index, though it dropped nine places globally from 2025 despite recording 8.2% ecosystem growth.
21 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Home Affairs says Angolan nationals, including children on Namibian streets, do not qualify for refugee status under Namibian law and international conventions, as they left Angola seeking socio-economic opportunities rather than fleeing persecution.
19 May 2026 · New Era →
Gunmen have kidnapped more than 50 children from three schools in the same town in north-eastern Nigeria, according to teachers and parents who spoke to the BBC.
19 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
World record pole vaulter Armand Duplantis will headline the Diamond League season opener this weekend in Shanghai/Keqiao, joined by middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon, hurdler Karsten Warholm, sprinter Letsile Tebogo, and 100m hurdler Tobi Amusan. The 15-meet series will span four continents and 15 cities, culminating in the final in Brussels on September 4–5.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Ghana's foreign minister announced the country will evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa following recent protests against foreign nationals and reported xenophobic attacks. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa described the "protests and criminal acts directed at foreign nationals" as isolated acts of criminality, saying his government would regulate migration and enforce its laws.
14 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian oil and gas investor Knowledge Katti has issued a statement supporting the Petroleum Amendment Bill and the proposed Upstream Petroleum Unit in the Office of the President, arguing the reforms are necessary to strengthen oversight, attract investment, and accelerate Namibia's transition to oil production.
12 May 2026 · Informanté →
American business advisory company Andersen Global has launched in Namibia following a merger with Windhoek Taxation and Advisory to form Andersen Namibia. The firm, one of the world's largest independent tax and advisory organisations with over 16,000 professionals across 170 countries, will provide integrated tax, advisory, accounting, and consulting services to businesses and institutions in Namibia and the Southern African Development Community region.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Knowledge Katti has urged Parliament and national leaders to support the creation of the Upstream Petroleum Unit (UPU) and the Petroleum Amendment Bill, arguing these reforms are necessary to help Namibia transition from oil exploration to production and address long-standing governance challenges in the sector.
11 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An analysis argues that violence against African migrants in South Africa is a symptom of deeper economic frustration, but misplaced anger that diverts from the core issue of unequal wealth ownership and economic control since the end of apartheid.
8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Cyril Ramaphosa met with wealthy Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is wanted in South Africa for alleged money laundering, during a visit to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's private farm. Ramaphosa's spokesperson said the president did not know in advance that Chivayo would be present at the informal meeting.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Nigeria is arranging to repatriate its nationals in South Africa who wish to return home, as concerns grow over recent attacks on foreigners in the country.
7 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Recent oil and gas discoveries in the Orange Basin, with an over 80% exploration success rate, position Namibia to avoid reliance on imported fuel and build local refining capacity—a lesson highlighted by recent fuel price shocks tied to Middle Eastern conflicts.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia must recognize and support its grassroots creative workers—photographers, filmmakers, and others working without formal employment—as essential to building a thriving creative economy, rather than waiting for individual talent to emerge.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The International Air Transport Association has called on African governments to treat aviation as core economic infrastructure rather than a tax source, citing its support for trade, tourism, jobs and regional integration. The association highlighted that while safety has improved, African accident rates remain above the global average, and implementation of international safety standards is below target across Sub-Saharan Africa.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth in Nigeria's 2023 presidential race, have switched to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, raising the possibility of a joint ticket to challenge President Bola Tinubu. The move comes nine months after the two joined the African Democratic Congress alongside Atiku Abubakar, but that alliance became mired in legal battles over party leadership.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Nigeria is planning to repatriate its nationals in South Africa who wish to return home voluntarily, amid concerns over recent attacks on foreigners. Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said 130 applicants had already registered, and Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting High Commissioner to express concern about the violence and xenophobic incidents.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Nigeria is planning to repatriate its nationals in South Africa willing to return home voluntarily, with 130 applicants already registered, as the foreign minister condemns recent attacks on foreigners and xenophobic rhetoric. Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting high commissioner and says it will convey its "profound concern" about incidents including marches by anti-immigrant groups and documented mistreatment of Nigerian citizens and businesses.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Nigeria is planning to repatriate its nationals in South Africa willing to return home voluntarily, with 130 applicants already registered. Foreign minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu condemned recent violence against foreign nationals and xenophobic demonstrations, and Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting high commissioner to convey its concern that the incidents could affect bilateral relations.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea passage between Iran and Oman connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, is a critical global shipping route; geopolitical tensions there, particularly between the US and Iran, can disrupt maritime traffic and affect countries far away including Namibia.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →