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The Namibian
… reinstated sanctions on Iran to compel it to negotiate a replacement.Two years later, the president ordered the assassination in Iraq of Qasem Soleimani — a top Revolutionary Guards general close to the supreme leader — Khamenei swore revenge and aligned more closely with Russia …
Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei killedThe Namibian
… These facilities are found in Russia, the United States, France, and Canada. “That gives you an idea of how much you need to put through a plant to make it worthwhile,” Chamberlain says. …
Namibia should target uranium conversion plantThe Namibian
… se who seek to destabilise the world’s peace and security, then common ground between our two countries feels harder to find.” Bozell said then that he would communicate US objections ”to South Africa’s geostrategic rift from non-alignment toward our competitors, including Russia …
Changing his tune — new US ambassador expresses optimism about US-SA relationsInformanté
Staff Reporter SEVERAL European ambassadors accredited to Namibia have voiced their solidarity with Ukraine in the war against Russia, stressing that Russia’s actions in Ukraine have triggered a humanitarian crisis that must be brought to an end this year. …
Namibia-based European ambassadors reaffirm support for Ukraine, urge end to warNew Era
… It is happening in plain sight, and often led by those who hold the greatest power.” He did not mention specific situations, although he did voice outrage at Russia’s war in Ukraine, where he said more than 15 000 civilians had been killed in four years of violence. …
UN chief decries global rise of ‘rule of force’The Namibian
… One man told a documentary team he saw a soldier executed on the order of his commander, who was made a “Hero of Russia” in 2024. …
Russia soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders' ordersThe Namibian
… He was firmly against paying the price for a ceasefire deal demanded by President Vladimir Putin, which is withdrawing from strategic ground that Russia has failed to capture despite sacrificing tens of thousands of soldiers. …
Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stoppedThe Namibian
… Upon arrival, he was sent to Russia for military training as a communications specialist. …
Freedom Fighter: The Life of Erkki NghimtinaNew Era
… Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said the authorities could not confirm the timeframe for the arrival of the remaining men, as it depended entirely on Russia. …
Four South Africans fight Russia to return homeNew Era
… US president Donald Trump is seeking to position himself as a peacemaker of the conflict unleashed when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, but previous rounds of talks mediated by the White House have yielded no breakthroughs. …
Moscow, Kyiv meet for US brokered talksRosatom 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 →
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 →
Ukraine's president plans to urge NATO allies at a summit in Turkey to deliver air defence systems needed to protect against escalating Russian attacks, following Russian missile strikes on Kyiv that killed more than 50 civilians. Zelensky also plans to meet with Donald Trump to press for pressure on Russia to enter peace talks.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Obninsk NEW'26 Forum in Russia reinforced international cooperation in nuclear education and training, with agreements signed to expand engineering education and global capacity-building initiatives, including growing engagement with Namibia. The forum, supported by the IAEA, emphasised training a new generation of nuclear specialists as global nuclear capacity is projected to triple by 2050.
5 July 2026 · Informanté →
Young leaders from Africa and other regions participated in discussions on nuclear energy cooperation, education and sustainable development at the Obninsk NEW'26 International Youth Forum in Russia, including a meeting with Rosatom Director General and members of the Impact Team 2050 International Youth Council.
5 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services received an all-terrain mobile laboratory from the Russian Federation, equipped with advanced molecular diagnostic technology for rapid testing and detection of infectious diseases in remote areas. The donation includes specialized training for Namibian health professionals to support operation and maintenance of the facility.
5 July 2026 · Informanté →
A Namibian youth representative won the Atoms Empowering Africa contest and attended the Obninsk NEW'26 International Youth Forum in Russia, which brought together more than 700 in-person participants from 85 countries to discuss developing a skilled global workforce for the nuclear energy sector.
4 July 2026 · Informanté →
Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned on Friday, four days after Germany's last-32 exit to Paraguay. Nagelsmann, who had a contract until 2028, was offered a severance package of seven million euros to cut short his contract.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has taken delivery of a mobile laboratory worth more than N$13 million from Russia to strengthen detection and response to infectious disease outbreaks. The all-terrain facility can be deployed to outbreak hotspots and is capable of processing more than 800 tests a day, bringing rapid laboratory testing closer to communities in remote areas.
3 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
International tourist arrivals to Namibia fell 3.2% to 1,217,108 in 2025 from 1,257,093 in 2024, with the Environment Minister attributing the decline partly to safety concerns and crimes against tourists, particularly a 27.4% drop from Germany.
30 June 2026 · Informanté →
An analysis of South Africa's "Conference of the Left" in Ekurhuleni argues that the meeting signals a return of competing Cold War-style blocs—communist and capitalist—reshaped around state-led development and anti-imperialism versus inclusive capitalism. The writer warns Namibian and African leaders not to be drawn into antagonism that serves these blocs rather than their own material interests.
18 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup group match on Monday, with Emam Ashour opening the scoring early before Romelu Lukaku's 65th-minute influence led to Mohamed Hany's own goal. Egypt's search for a first World Cup victory continues, while Belgium aims to improve on their third-place finish in Russia.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi scored a late header to earn the side their first ever World Cup point in a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, after Breel Embolo had opened the scoring with a penalty in the first half.
13 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Alrosa's supervisory board has approved a programme to promote natural diamonds through 2030, aimed at generating sustainable long-term demand in key global markets. The initiative will include generic marketing to highlight natural diamonds' authenticity, uniqueness, and sustainability benefits, alongside retail education and regulatory protection efforts.
12 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An analysis piece argues that the 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico with forty-eight participating nations, faces a fundamental contradiction: its universalist ideals of global celebration are undermined by immigration and border restrictions in the host countries, raising questions about sovereignty, soft power, and international order.
12 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Across South America, football-inspired baby names are booming, with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe among the most popular in Ecuador and Colombia. In Ecuador, 3,847 children are named Neymar and over 2,800 are named Kylian, according to the country's civil registry.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
VunaNexus, a Swiss startup, has developed a process to recycle human urine into a certified mineral fertiliser called Aurin. The technology, installed at the European Space Agency's Paris headquarters, uses special toilets to divert urine into a treatment system that removes micropollutants and concentrates nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus before pasteurisation.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Apple has removed Russia's state-backed Max messenger from its App Store. Moscow has promoted Max, which lacks encryption, while throttling WhatsApp and Telegram, and forcing state institutions to use it for communications.
6 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Alexander Zverev defeated Rafael Jodar 7-6, 6-1, 6-3 to reach the French Open semifinals, where the 29-year-old will face the winner of a quarterf final between Joao Fonseca and Jakub Mensik. Kostyuk and Andreeva will meet for a place in the women's final.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →