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The Namibian
… Lungu died of an undisclosed illness last June, aged 68, at a clinic in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria. …
Zambia’s government takes possession of ex-president’s body in repatriation rowThe Namibian
… Lungu died of an undisclosed illness last June, aged 68, at a clinic in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria. …
Zambia’s government takes possession of ex-president’s body in repatriation rowThe Namibian
Namibia u23 beat Zimbabwe u23 by 10 runs at the High Performance Cricket Quadrangular tournament in Pretoria today. …
Leicher stars for Namibia u23New Era
… He and his 18-year-old son were arrested on Monday at a Pretoria shopping centre with another man who had allegedly been paid to help them illegally enter neighbouring Zimbabwe, police said. …
Benin activist arrested in South AfricaNew Era
… Speaking at the choir’s recent debut concert in Windhoek, the MEIYSAC deputy minister, Dino Ballotti, said that the financial support, which also included providing transport assistance to Pretoria to facilitate the choir’s visa application process, reflects the government’s beli …
Collective Singers get financial boost … choir heads to CanadaNew Era
… The youngster also played for Pumas Rugby Institute in Nelspruit, South Africa (SA), under Harlequins Rugby Club in Pretoria before signing for Unam this year. …
Rugby needs more expansion – Kambatuku …calls for youth developmentNew Era
… NASFED athletes have already participated in several competitions across the region, with another group having participated recently in the level two Championships in Pretoria, South Africa. …
NASFED builds momentum, starts year strongThe Namibian
… He was arrested and sent to Pretoria. When he was released, he decided to leave the country. …
The power of one poundThe Namibian
Namibian TikToker Jamie-Lee Loss (23) won TikTok star of the year award in Pretoria, South Africa, at the Emerge Star Africa Awards on Sunday. …
Namibian TikToker shines at Africa influencer awardsThe Namibian
… The advisory, issued by the High Commission of Nigeria in Pretoria, comes after protests in KuGompo, formerly known as East London, turned violent on Monday amid controversy over the reported installation of a Nigerian traditional leader. …
Nigerians in South Africa urged to prioritise safety amid rising violenceAndrea Johnson, head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac), told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that the National Prosecuting Authority is deciding whether to prosecute her over accusations that she leaked information to Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Andrea Johnson, head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac), told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that the National Prosecuting Authority is deciding whether to prosecute her over accusations that she leaked information to Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and South Africa failed to resolve their decades-old dispute over the Orange River boundary during the fourth Binational Commission in Pretoria. Namibia contends the border should run through the middle of the river under modern international law, while South Africa maintains it follows the northern bank under the 1890 Heligoland-Zanzibar Treaty; President Nandi-Ndaitwah said the matter will now be handled directly with South African President Ramaphosa.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and South Africa signed seven bilateral agreements during the fourth Bi-National Commission in Pretoria, covering labour, aviation, justice, correctional services, public administration, gender equality and business. The two countries also reaffirmed commitment to cooperation in energy, mining, transport, agriculture, water, public healthcare and regional integration, including acceleration of the Kudu Gas Power Project.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's total trade with South Africa reached N$86 billion in 2025, with imports of N$57.84 billion against exports of N$29.21 billion, reflecting a persistent trade deficit driven by structural industrial gaps, according to the Minister of International Relations and Trade at the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission meeting.
18 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia and South Africa have advanced efforts to resolve their long-standing Orange River boundary dispute, with a joint committee of experts' report submitted to the fourth session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission. President Nandi-Ndaitwah described the report as an important milestone on a matter unresolved for more than three decades.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called on Namibia and South Africa to move beyond exporting raw materials, saying the two countries must stop "exporting opportunities while importing prosperity" and instead build regional value chains through beneficiation and industrialisation to create employment.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa co-chaired the Fourth Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Pretoria, where the two countries committed to strengthening economic cooperation, expanding trade and investment, and advancing joint development initiatives in areas including energy security and infrastructure development.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
The long-standing Orange River boundary dispute between Namibia and South Africa remains unresolved despite renewed commitments and bilateral engagement. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed hope the issue will be resolved urgently to provide legal certainty for future generations at the closing of the Fourth Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Pretoria.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for deeper economic cooperation between Namibia and South Africa in energy, trade and regional development while opening the Fourth Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission Summit in Pretoria, and urged resolution of the long-standing Orange River boundary issue.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
South African companies invested approximately US$1.2 billion (about N$19.5 billion) in Namibia between 2023 and 2025, creating around 4,900 jobs, according to the South African Presidency ahead of a Bi-National Commission summit between the two countries.
16 July 2026 · Informanté →
Wales head coach Steve Tandy made six starting changes for the Nations Championship Test against world champions South Africa in Durban on Saturday, including a new centre partnership and alterations across the backline and forward pack. South Africa lead the table with 10 points from bonus-point victories over England and Scotland, while Wales have five points from two matches.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has departed for Pretoria to co-chair the Fourth Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) Summit with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday, concluding a week of bilateral engagements between the two governments.
16 July 2026 · Informanté →
Presidents Nandi-Ndaitwah and Ramaphosa are set to meet in Pretoria to co-chair the Fourth Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission, with directives expected to strengthen trade, investment, border management, infrastructure and energy cooperation between the two countries. Several new agreements and memoranda of understanding are also expected to be signed.
16 July 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will co-chair the Fourth Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Pretoria on 17 July 2026, with discussions focused on trade, investment, infrastructure, energy and regional cooperation. The BNC serves as the highest permanent bilateral cooperation mechanism between the two countries, supported by more than 150 agreements covering political, diplomatic, economic, social, defence and security cooperation.
16 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of International Relations announced that 72 verified Namibian nationals returned from Cape Town in the first phase of a voluntary repatriation programme. Additional Namibians in Pretoria are being verified for subsequent phases, with returnees entering through designated border posts and receiving government-arranged transport to regional capitals and other drop-off points.
13 July 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Jesse Kriel's 78th-minute try secured a 42-28 victory for South Africa over Scotland in Pretoria on Saturday. The win kept South Africa top of the southern hemisphere standings after two bonus-point victories.
11 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 →
Finn Russell, the 33-year-old flyhalf, returns to Scotland's team for a Nations Championship match against world champions South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday after missing a victory over Argentina due to a calf injury. Coach Gregor Townsend made three changes to the starting lineup as Scotland seek to end a nine-match losing streak against the four-time Rugby World Cup champions.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu said the government has dispatched two teams to South Africa and identified safety shelters as xenophobic violence rises and about 100 Namibians seek repatriation from the Namibian High Commission in Pretoria.
3 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has launched a voluntary repatriation programme for approximately one thousand citizens residing in South Africa due to growing safety concerns. The government is preparing reception sites across all regions and developing a comprehensive settlement and reintegration plan covering school placements, healthcare, and employment referrals.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
MK party MP Vusi Shongwe told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan offered to "look after" him and a cigarette businessman offered R10m after Shongwe raised issues about Khan in Parliament, which allegedly surprised party leader Jacob Zuma.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Government has approved urgent voluntary repatriation of Namibian nationals from South Africa who wish to return home. Logistical arrangements are still being finalised, and interested citizens are asked to contact the High Commission in Pretoria.
26 June 2026 · Informanté →
Organised crime accused Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala appeared separately from co-accused senior police officers in Pretoria Magistrate's Court, fueling speculation he may have entered a plea deal with the State. The NPA spokesperson confirmed talks have happened but said a deal is only finalised once a magistrate applies their own mind.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Zambian government says it will not pursue further legal action following a South African Supreme Court of Appeal judgment in a dispute with former president Edgar Lungu's family over his burial. The government had disagreed with the ruling but will accept it, ending a legal dispute that began after negotiations between the government and Lungu's family collapsed and the family chose to bury him in South Africa rather than repatriate his remains to Zambia.
24 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The founder of South Africa's March and March organisation, which focuses on illegal immigration, has said Namibians are "law-abiding citizens" and not targets of anti-immigrant sentiment, despite xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa. She described Nigerians as the most problematic nationality, saying they enter without documentation and engage in criminal activity.
17 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 →
Three cyclists calling themselves 'Die Drie Ou Ballies' completed a 2,000km ride from Pretoria to Windhoek to raise awareness for the Orthocross Amputee Foundation and encourage businesses to sponsor amputee patients and prosthetic care.
1 June 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited Fabupharm, Namibia's only local pharmaceutical manufacturer, amid ongoing medicine shortages in public hospitals and clinics. The visit signals recognition that Namibia should pursue local solutions to strengthen pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity rather than relying heavily on foreign sourcing.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →