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New 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 violenceThe Namibian
The Windhoek High School (WHS) netball team left this week for Pretoria, South Africa, to compete in the annual Waterkloof Netball Festival. …
WHS netball heads to Waterkloof festivalNew Era
… Magosi made the appeal during the recent SADC Council of Ministers meeting in Pretoria, South Africa, held under the theme: “Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC.” He said the region’s 380 million people, representin …
Magosi: SADC must emulate Nam-Bots ID agreementThe Namibian
In September 2025, when conservationist Fred Daniel was awarded R306-million in damages by the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria, the ruling was feted as a ‘historic’ victory in the fight against state-sponsored corruption. …
Payment pending — how the Fred Daniel matter taints the state attorneyAn editorial argues that Memoranda of Understanding do not constitute binding agreements and typically bypass parliamentary scrutiny, and that Namibia should focus on measurable economic outcomes rather than ceremonial "signing" events with other countries.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An editorial argues that Memoranda of Understanding do not constitute binding agreements and typically bypass parliamentary scrutiny, and that Namibia should focus on measurable economic outcomes rather than ceremonial "signing" events with other countries.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Delegates from the Namibia Agricultural Union and Livestock Producers Organisation attended meetings in Pretoria to discuss foot-and-mouth disease control and regional FMD management, concluding that success depends on stronger public-private partnerships, improved data sharing, honest communication, and a possible vaccinated buffer zone along the South Africa-Namibia border.
22 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Veteran hooker Codie Taylor marked his debut as New Zealand captain with two tries in a 50-19 victory over the Bulls in Pretoria. The win came ahead of New Zealand's first Test against South Africa next Saturday.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
New Zealand scored eight tries to defeat the Sharks 54-0 on Tuesday in the second match of a South Africa tour. Wing Fehi Fineanganofo scored a try in each half, while the Sharks were depleted by Springbok call-ups and injuries.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa and New Zealand are undertaking an extended rugby tour that begins in Cape Town on Friday and concludes in the United States 12,700 kilometres away. From August 29 to September 12, the two world-ranked teams will play exclusive Tests in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Baltimore, with the tour branded the 'Greatest Rivalry' and scheduled to occur every four years.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The remains of anti-apartheid activists Immanuel Shifidi and Eliaser Tuhadeleni have been exhumed from burial sites in Windhoek and Endola and will be reburied at Heroes' Acre, along with former Swapo MP Nathanael Maxuilili and several others. The exhumations were carried out by the Namibian Defence Force, though Maxuilili's family says it had not been formally informed of the process.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Bilateral talks on a joint declaration for colonial genocide sideline community representatives and reduce indigenous groups to passive observers, according to this opinion piece. The Namibian government bears responsibility, with Germany as accomplice, as Germany avoids full recognition and conditions its admission on it being a crime only "from today's perspective" to avoid reparations obligations.
26 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 →