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Windhoek Observer
… ty. • Migration crises in Europe and North America. • The securitization of borders following terrorism and geopolitical instability. • The COVID-19 pandemic, which temporarily halted global mobility. • Intensifying strategic competition among the United States, China, and Russia …
The geopolitical significance of the FIFA 2026 World Cup and the erosion of American universalismThe Namibian
… Kylian Mbappe, the wunderkind who led France to victory at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, is second, with over 2,800 children bearing his name, ahead of James (Rodriguez, Colombia’s captain), in third with 2,136 nods. …
Kylian, Neymar top South America football naming boomThe Namibian
… It is approved for use on all plants by Swiss and French authorities and is sold to farmers for use in gardens and on house plants.Until the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine in 2022, which sent fertiliser prices soaring, “we were still seen as a bit hippy”, says de Chambrier. …
The startup recycling urine to make fertiliserThe Namibian
Apple has removed Russia’s state-backed Max messenger from its App Store, the app’s Russian developers said yesterday. …
Apple removes Russian messenger from App StoreThe Namibian
… Kostyuk has been an outspoken supporter of Ukraine during the ongoing war with Russia. …
Zverev powers into French Open semis, Kostyuk to face AndreevaThe Namibian
… Today, fewer than one in 10 people worldwide go hungry – a rate that dipped below 7% before disruptions like Covid-19 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. …
The Strait of Hormuz Proves Fossil Fuels are Essential for Food SecurityThe Namibian
… A patched-up Salah did make it to Russia and scored twice in his two appearances, but failed to prevent a group stage exit after defeats to the hosts, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. …
Egypt eye World Cup breakthrough in Salah’s likely last World CupThe Namibian
… The last time the Scandinavians played at a World Cup was also via a playoff win, over Italy, and they went on to make the 2018 quarter-finals in Russia before losing to England. …
Sweden bidding to make most of back door World Cup entryThe Namibian
… odoo after failing to make it out of the group stage at the last two editions.Since Mario Goetze’s extra-time winner at the Maracana in the 2014 final, perennial World Cup contenders Germany have had a miserable time of it on football’s biggest stage.Their title defence in Russia …
Germany enter World Cup Group E with score to settleWindhoek Observer
Allexer Namundjembo A delegation of Namibian farmers, a journalist and employees from Headspring Investments, a subsidiary of Russia’s Rosatom mining group, recently visited the Dalur in-situ uranium mine in Russia to learn more about its operations and extraction methods. …
Namibians visit uranium mine in RussiaNamibia's Brave Warriors suffered a 6-0 defeat to Russia at Yekaterinburg on Saturday, one of their heaviest losses in history. The Warriors held Russia at 1-0 at halftime but conceded five goals in the second half in a dominant Russian performance.
17 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's Brave Warriors suffered a 6-0 defeat to Russia at Yekaterinburg on Saturday, one of their heaviest losses in history. The Warriors held Russia at 1-0 at halftime but conceded five goals in the second half in a dominant Russian performance.
17 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia lost 6-0 to Russia in their first-ever international meeting in a friendly at Ekaterinburg Arena, with Russia's higher ranking evident in their dominance. The match was part of Namibia's preparation for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches.
3 October 2026 · Informanté →
Donald Trump has said he may ask European countries to release diesel reserves as he mulls a ban on US exports of the fuel amid global shortage and surging prices tied to the war in Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Europe to immediately release such supplies, arguing that US farmers, truckers, and businesses should not bear the burden of rising costs.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Russia has launched its largest attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure since the spring, primarily targeting Kyiv and surrounding areas, killing at least six people and injuring 33 others. The overnight strikes hit 11 regions and damaged power supplies, with DTEK restoring electricity to 8,000 homes following what the prime minister called the first mass combined attack of this scale since the end of the last heating season.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The UK is in talks with US authorities over a potential diesel export ban and preparing contingencies as prices rise amid supply pressures from the US-Israel conflict with Iran and Russia's war with Ukraine. UK Chancellor John Healey stated the government is discussing the matter with the Americans and has diesel stocks available, while noting that the UK depends on the US for around a third of its diesel imports.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The US, Denmark, and Greenland have signed a defence deal permitting Washington to build two new military bases in Greenland at Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig, while reaffirming Copenhagen's sovereignty over the Arctic territory. The agreement updates a 1951 defence pact and comes after more than a year of tension over the territory's strategic importance and mineral wealth.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Over 600 students have enrolled in the International University of Management's Russian language programme, which has entered its third cohort. The university says the goal is to boost cultural understanding and strengthen international ties rather than to prepare students to study in Russia.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Brave Warriors will play Russia's national team in Yekaterinburg on 3 October in their first senior meeting, an international friendly initiated by the Russian Football Union aimed at strengthening ties and opening cooperation opportunities between the two football associations in areas including player development and administration.
14 September 2026 · New Era →
Rosatom and Kazakhstan have signed a contract to build a 2,400-megawatt nuclear power plant with two reactor units. Rosatom Africa says the project is relevant to Namibia, which produces around 12% of global uranium but imports up to 22% of its electricity, and notes that Namibia and Russia are already discussing nuclear cooperation including uranium exploration in the Omaheke Region and educational programmes.
13 September 2026 · Informanté →
Russia is opening eight of 11 new "Russian Houses" in Africa to promote Russian language, education, science and culture, complementing its military and security partnerships with West African military governments and African Corps operations.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's national football team will play three matches in 10 days at the end of September and early October: two Afcon 2027 qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville and Comoros, and an international friendly against Russia in Yekaterinburg on 3 October. Coach Collin Benjamin said the Russia match would provide valuable experience against high-class opposition after a six-month break.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
US Ambassador John Giordano was denied entry to the Walvis Bay Town Hall where President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended the National Fisheries Indaba. An opinion piece argues that as a national meeting on fisheries governance, foreign diplomats should not automatically have access without invitation or authorisation.
8 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The opinion piece argues that Namibia's Cabinet approach to creating a clearer mining framework, including in sensitive areas, strikes a balance between expanding uranium extraction and maintaining environmental standards. The author contends that responsible mining is a national imperative and that existing operations in Erongo demonstrate resource extraction and environmental protection can coexist.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's Cabinet engagement on mining policy clarifies the framework for resource extraction, including in sensitive areas, enabling economic benefits for communities while maintaining environmental and safety standards. The author contends that uranium operations have demonstrated responsible mining is achievable and that policy clarity removes investment uncertainty.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Activist Michael Amushelelo launched a petition to have US Ambassador John Giordano declared persona non grata, citing concerns about American interest in Namibia's oil, gas, and critical minerals amid worries about foreign interference in the country's sovereignty and resources. The petition, which received over 500 signatures, will be forwarded to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
//Kharas Regional Council delegates visited Novosibirsk Region in Russia to explore cooperation in technology, science, education and energy. The two regions have established a sister-region relationship and signed a Memorandum of Understanding to pursue joint projects and expertise exchange.
29 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has taken a leading role in advocating for the election of the first-ever woman as the next secretary-general of the United Nations. International relations minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi made this stance known during a working visit to the Republic of Congo, noting that after 80 years the UN has never had a female secretary-general, though multiple women are contesting to succeed current secretary-general António Guterres, whose second and final term ends on 31 December 2026. Namibia, Brazil, Mexico, Antigua and Barbuda, and over 110 member states have expressed strong support for electing the first female UN secretary-general.
28 August 2026 · New Era →
Rosatom has begun its fifth annual environmental and biodiversity monitoring programme along Russia's Northern Sea Route in partnership with Moscow State University's Marine Research Centre, assessing the impact of shipping activity on Arctic marine ecosystems as the company expands nuclear technology cooperation with countries including those in Africa.
15 August 2026 · Informanté →
Italian 19-year-old Sara Curtis broke the women's 50m backstroke world record at the European championships in Paris, clocking 26.63sec in her semi-final and bettering the previous mark by 0.23sec. Sweden's Sarah Sjöström won the 50m butterfly for the sixth time a year after giving birth to her first child.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Tironenn Amutenya Kadhikwa from Namibia has been chosen from nearly 5,000 candidates across 22 countries to join Rosatom's 2026 Icebreaker of Knowledge programme aboard a Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker, embarking on a 10-day voyage to the North Pole and Franz Josef Land.
8 August 2026 · Informanté →
President Donald Trump denied reports of a US munitions shortage, stating the country has "massive amounts" and is manufacturing more, while vowing "long term jail sentences" for those suspected of leaking information. Iran's Defence Minister responded by asserting the country's indigenous weapons technology is superior and that Iran is equipped to respond to any threat.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek is participating in the 5th International Transport Summit in Moscow, Russia, which brings together more than 140 delegates from 43 cities to discuss solutions to urban congestion, population growth, and sustainable mobility systems. The city said the summit provides an opportunity to learn global best practices and develop a modern, efficient transport system for Windhoek.
7 August 2026 · Informanté →
A bomb detonated outside the Balzi Rossi restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square in Moscow on Saturday night, killing at least three people and injuring 21. Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee reports a woman with an improvised explosive device was prevented from entering by a security guard; the device detonated moments later. The Russian Embassy in Italy has blamed the attack on Ukraine, though unconfirmed reports suggest a senior Russian military commander may have been at a private dinner inside.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The ||Kharas governor's youth desk, established in 2025, has assisted young people through leadership and financial literacy training, tertiary applications, scholarships to the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology, school uniforms, and international exchange opportunities. The desk provides information on development funds and employment opportunities and serves the entire region through local networks.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's government holds a 24% equity stake in the Hyphen Green Hydrogen Project through the Sovereign Wealth Fund, with its share funded through grants from development partners. The country is also expanding uranium exploration in the Omaheke Region and Nasan Energies has acquired 52 service stations to become Namibia's third-largest oil marketing company.
20 July 2026 · Informanté →
US President Donald Trump alleged in a primetime White House address that China interfered in the 2020 election and accessed voter data in 18 states, though the US intelligence community has previously concluded China did not interfere in that election and Trump presented no evidence of data misuse.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address alleging "shocking vulnerabilities" in American voting systems and accusing China of interfering in the 2020 election and acquiring voter data from 18 states. The US intelligence community has previously concluded China did not interfere in the 2020 election, and Trump did not present evidence that China used the information to alter voting systems or influence outcomes.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has received a Russian-donated mobile laboratory to enhance its capacity to detect and respond to disease outbreaks in remote areas.
14 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia participated in the Obninsk New 2026 International Youth Forum in Russia, which brought together more than 700 participants from 85 countries to discuss workforce development for the global nuclear industry. Noble Eiaseb, founder of the Association of Young Generation in Nuclear of Namibia, won the Atoms Empowering Africa video contest and attended the forum alongside a specialised summer school for international students.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The International Olympic Committee lifted some restrictions allowing Russian athletes to compete in team events and qualifying competitions for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, though bans on the Russian national anthem and flag remain in place for now. Returning Russian athletes must pass "multiple" doping tests before participating, and individual sports may decide whether to allow the flag and anthem at their own events.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →