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The Namibian
… LESSONS FROM BRAZIL, NORWAY Brazil’s experience offers the most instructive lesson I know. …
Energy Explainer Part 4: Govt Must Gazette Local Content RulesThe Namibian
Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as France overcame weather chaos before advancing to the knockout rounds alongside Norway. …
Messi sets World Cup scoring record as stars outshine weatherThe Namibian
Erling Haaland scored his second World Cup brace in a row as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday to punch their ticket to the last 32. …
Two goal Haaland fires Norway into World Cup last 32The Namibian
… The Manchester City striker pounced from close range on 29 minutes in Foxborough, but Aymen Hussein’s header brought Iraq level before Haaland capitalised on an Iraqi defensive error to put Norway ahead again before half-time. …
Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina winThe Namibian
Erling Haaland struck his first World Cup goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday in their first game at a major tournament in 26 years. …
Haaland double powers Norway to World Cup win over IraqThe Namibian
… Norway’s team even opted to wear ice collars around their necks during the friendly against Morocco.But England captain Harry Kane has dismissed speculation over how much the heat would affect players, saying it “won’t be a factor”, thanks to his team’s World Cup training regimen …
How extreme weather, heat could affect playersat World Cup 2026The Namibian
Martin Odegaard scored a second-half equaliser as Norway came from behind to force a 1-1 draw with African giants Morocco in a World Cup warm-up match on Sunday. …
Odegaard on target as Norway draw with MoroccoWindhoek Observer
… Norway followed a similar philosophy with oil. When petroleum was discovered in the North Sea, Norway did not simply hand over control entirely to multinational corporations. …
Namibia’s minerals must first serve NamibiaThe Namibian
… Group I also includes Norway and Iraq. The two teams previously met in the opening match of the 2002 World Cup, their only encounter, which Senegal won and went on to reach the quarter-finals. …
Senegal have ‘big dreams’ for 2026 World CupThe Namibian
… tional state of NCA abattoirs, missing links in the meat value chain, including inadequate logistics and processing infrastructure such as feedlots, feeder roads, tanneries and low cattle prices due to lack of access to lucrative exports markets such as the European Union, Norway …
Animal auctions not popular among NCA buyersAfter talks in Oslo and St Petersburg involving US envoy Steve Witkoff, Ukrainian President Zelensky, and European representatives, prospects for imminent peace remain unclear. The Kremlin described the discussions as yielding little useful progress toward resolving the Ukraine crisis.
23 hours ago · The Namibian →
After talks in Oslo and St Petersburg involving US envoy Steve Witkoff, Ukrainian President Zelensky, and European representatives, prospects for imminent peace remain unclear. The Kremlin described the discussions as yielding little useful progress toward resolving the Ukraine crisis.
23 hours ago · The Namibian →
The UN's 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity will assess signatories' progress on ambitious targets agreed in late 2022, including protecting 30% of land and sea for nature, reforming US$500 billion of environmentally damaging subsidies, and restoring 30% of degraded ecosystems. Governments have never met a single UN target on nature since the convention was created in Rio in 1992.
22 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Dr Tobie Ocean Aupindi told Parliament on 6 October 2026 that he supports the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill, which establishes an Upstream Petroleum Unit in the Office of the President and transfers certain powers from the Minister and Commissioner for Petroleum Affairs to the President and the Unit's leadership. He argued that Namibia requires a governance structure equal to the strategic importance of the petroleum sector as the country prepares for significant oil and gas discoveries and capital investment.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The European Union has suspended imports of fresh beef, sheep, and goat meat and related products from Namibia's FMD-free zone following confirmation of 79 new foot-and-mouth disease cases across 11 farms in the ||Kharas region. The World Organisation for Animal Health has revoked Namibia's FMD-free zone status.
6 October 2026 · New Era →
Portugal beat Norway 2-1 to become the first team to reach the Nations League quarter-finals without Cristiano Ronaldo, while Jurgen Klopp's Germany drew 0-0 with Greece in their latest matches.
5 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The European Union is assessing Namibia's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak and any protective measures needed for EU animal and public health, with the EU commending Namibian authorities' response. The FMD Support Fund has mobilised more than N$1.5 million in biosecurity products, surveillance kits and camping equipment for Namibia's FMD response.
1 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo left the national team's training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus announced he would be dropped for Thursday's Nations League match against Denmark. Ronaldo had remained on the bench in Portugal's win over Norway on Sunday.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Private veterinarians supporting Namibia's FMD response have raised concerns over field surveillance capacity and the pace of restrictions being relaxed following the outbreak in Karasburg. They warned that insufficient field teams—only one operating in the affected area as of 25 September despite over 20 volunteers offering to assist—create biosecurity risks, as surveillance teams moving between farms without knowing previous holdings' status could spread the virus.
28 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia detected Foot and Mouth Disease cases south of the veterinary cordon fence in the //Kharas region after 10 of 11 cattle samples tested positive. The government imposed an immediate nationwide suspension on movement, marketing, import and export of cloven-hoofed animals and their by-products.
25 September 2026 · New Era →
A Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak confirmed in the //Kharas Region on 23 September is expected to cost the economy about N$1.8 billion over 2026 and 2027 and reduce 2026 economic growth by 0.45 percentage points, with nationwide livestock movement restrictions disrupting farming, meat processing, and exports valued at approximately N$5.5 billion annually.
24 September 2026 · Informanté →
A legal analysis cautions that Namibia's proposed petroleum bill could concentrate decision-making authority in the Office of the President, citing the green hydrogen sector as a cautionary example where governance has been driven by executive arrangement rather than settled legal framework, creating accountability gaps and blurring lines between political and regulatory roles.
14 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland scored twice in Manchester City's 2-0 Champions League victory over Porto, with his second goal in stoppage time making him City's third highest goalscorer of all-time on 167 goals.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Africa Aquaculture Company plans a N$4 billion Atlantic salmon production operation in Lüderitz targeting 51,000 tonnes annually and expecting to generate around 5,000 employment opportunities. The Namibia Industrial Development Agency has acquired a 40% equity stake, and the company aims to begin operations within 60 to 90 days pending completion of administrative requirements.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended condolences on the death of Norway's King Harald V at age 89, recognising Norway's historic support for Namibia during its liberation struggle and affirming the two countries' continued commitment to promoting peace and democracy.
29 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Norwegian cyclist Andreas Leknessund won stage seven of the Vuelta a Espana on a day when Norway's King Harald died aged 89. Leknessund broke away with seven kilometres remaining to finish 31 seconds ahead of compatriot Tobias Johannessen, with both riders wearing black armbands in tribute.
29 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah sent condolences to Norway's Royal Family and people following King Harald V's death, noting his legacy of service and highlighting Namibia and Norway's longstanding friendship, including Norway's support during Namibia's struggle for independence.
28 August 2026 · Informanté →
A Windhoek Observer opinion piece argues that Namibian farmers face inherent disadvantages—vast distances, limited arable land, variable rainfall, and high input costs—that make them uncompetitive against subsidised regional and international producers, and calls for a deliberate national subsidy strategy rather than fragmented support.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Minister Modestus Amutse is participating in the week-long Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) Summit in Stavanger, Norway, to strengthen international partnerships and draw on global experience as Namibia develops its emerging oil and gas sector. The forum brings together government leaders, executives and policymakers to discuss global energy trends, energy security, technological developments and sustainability.
25 August 2026 · Informanté →
An editorial reflects on Heroes Day and Namibia's economic prospects from oil, critical minerals, and green hydrogen, with the IMF projecting nominal GDP could reach N$400.8 billion by 2031, but warns that benefits risk remaining concentrated unless local content principles ensure broad-based prosperity.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Farmers Meat Mariental abattoir will permanently close following an estimated N$26 million loss in the financial year ending June 2026, citing rising livestock procurement costs, unfavourable exchange rates, and limited access to premium export markets. The closure will affect 102 workers, including 19 permanent and 83 temporary employees.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia should prioritize equity ownership in its oil discoveries—particularly Venus, Graff, and Mopane in the Orange Basin—rather than limiting itself to local-content arrangements that only provide wages and services, contrasting this approach with Norway's wealth-building model.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Live cattle exports increased by 47.4% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, while live sheep exports rose by 58.1% year on year, the Minister of Agriculture announced at the Aminuis Annual Agricultural and Industrial Show in Omaheke Region.
8 August 2026 · Informanté →
Meatco has secured an additional 344,766-kilogram beef export quota to Norway through a quota-sharing arrangement with Botswana under the SACU-EFTA framework, after exhausting its initial 2026 allocation by end of June. The additional allocation is projected to generate N$100 million in export earnings, potentially bringing Meatco's total Norwegian exports for 2026 to N$365 million.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Fifa declares the expanded 48-team World Cup across the United States, Mexico and Canada a triumph, marked by thrilling football and strong performances from smaller nations including Cape Verde, Curaçao, and Egypt, who reached knockout rounds in record numbers.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian government and the Namibia National Farmers Union are working on a livestock price equalisation fund to address cattle marketing challenges in northern communal areas, which was approved by Cabinet in 2024 and aims to compensate farmers for disparities caused by animal disease status north of the veterinary cordon fence.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England and Argentina will meet in a World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with the winner advancing to the final on July 19. The match carries decades of rivalry, including a 1986 quarter-final encounter won by Argentina on goals from Diego Maradona, and takes place amid a lingering sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals are set: France will face Spain in Dallas on 14 July, while England play defending champions Argentina in Atlanta on 15 July, after dramatic quarter-final victories decided by 2-1 and 2-0 scores respectively.
13 July 2026 · Informanté →
Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time in the World Cup quarter-final, with Julian Alvarez scoring a crucial goal in the 112th minute. The victory sets up a semi-final against England and keeps Argentina unbeaten in their past 12 World Cup matches.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jude Bellingham netted twice in extra-time to lead England past Norway 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-final. England will face Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England play Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Friday with Kane and Haaland as their leading scorers; the winners will face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →