Also known as: neighbouring Rwanda
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New Era
… Namibia will compete alongside Uganda, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Kenya, Malawi and hosts Tanzania. …
U/19 Capricorn Eagles target World Cup qualificationThe Namibian
… According to reports, several other African nations have also expressed interest in hosting Afcon 2028, including Morocco, Angola, Rwanda, Senegal, Mali and Guinea. …
Football association supports InfantinoThe Namibian
… Rwanda: Consensus + Performance (Umushyikirano and Imihigo) Annual national dialogue aligns priorities, while district performance contracts link plans to measurable targets and public reporting. …
Namibia Needs a Governance System Built for NamibiansInformanté
… Rosatom said the competition attracted approximately 5 000 students from 22 countries, including Namibia, South Africa, Rwanda, Tanzania, Egypt, India, China, Brazil, Turkey and Kazakhstan. …
Namibian learner joins international expedition to the North Pole aboard nuclear icebreakerWindhoek Observer
… Rwanda highlights the importance of state capacity and efficient public administration, even as debates about political pluralism continue. …
“A Luta Continua”: Has Africa forgotten what Samora Machel really meant?Informanté
… Rwanda placed third with 6.99, followed by Costa Rica with 6.50 and Qatar with 5.44. …
Namibia ranks second globally for greenfield FDIThe Namibian
… Wandjiva said a number of African countries had already implemented the e-ID, while others were at different stages of implementation. “Namibia still lags behind countries like South Africa, Rwanda, Kenya and others who are already using this ID system,” he said. …
New e-ID expiry date to boost securityWindhoek Observer
… Rwanda placed third with 6.99, followed by Qatar at 5.44. Other African countries among the top performers included Zambia with a score of 4.05 and Botswana with 3.90. …
Greenfield investments drive Namibia’s strong FDI performanceWindhoek Observer
… Rwanda placed third with 6.99, followed by Qatar at 5.44. Other African countries among the top performers included Zambia with a score of 4.05 and Botswana with 3.90. …
Greenfield investments drive Namibia’s strong FDI performanceWindhoek Observer
… Closer to home, Rwanda has dramatically expanded its horticultural sector despite being one of Africa’s most densely populated countries. …
Our greatest untapped gold mine is growing on treesDr Vincent Brown, 65, is the first person in the UK to be charged over the 1994 Rwanda genocide. He is accused of being a leader or supervisor of violent acts that killed six people, including members of the Tutsi ethnic group, between April 6 and 13, 1994; he denies wrongdoing and was granted conditional bail with a £100,000 surety.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Dr Vincent Brown, 65, is the first person in the UK to be charged over the 1994 Rwanda genocide. He is accused of being a leader or supervisor of violent acts that killed six people, including members of the Tutsi ethnic group, between April 6 and 13, 1994; he denies wrongdoing and was granted conditional bail with a £100,000 surety.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Dr Vincent Brown, a Rwandan man living in north London, has become the first person charged in the UK with offences relating to the 1994 Rwanda genocide. He is charged with one offence of conduct ancillary to genocide and six offences of conduct ancillary to murder as a crime against humanity, and is alleged to have directed and incited acts of murder and genocide.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah, speaking through Prime Minister Ngurare at a World Cleanup Day event, warned that exposed food waste and careless disposal are attracting baboons into Windhoek communities, with areas like Goreangab and Havana experiencing increased wildlife presence that risks harm to residents.
21 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 30-member delegation from the Namibia Command and Staff College is conducting a one-week study tour in Rwanda to strengthen professional military cooperation and learn about the country's defence, security, governance and post-conflict recovery. The visit included briefings from the Rwandan Ministry of Defence and Rwanda Defence Force on the RDF's evolution into a modern military institution.
17 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia Sports Commission chief administrator Fred Simataa Mwiya told the SportsBitz Africa Forum in Rwanda that Africa lacks sport financing and investment, not talent. Namibia aims to increase sport's contribution to employment from one percent to 3.5% by 2030, framing sport as an economic asset that creates jobs and drives tourism.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Police and immigration officials conducted a pre-dawn operation at Osire Refugee Settlement on 17 August, moving through houses and checking residents' documents. At least 35 people were reportedly taken to Otjiwarongo, including those with pending applications and rejected asylum seekers; women and children were later returned, though some men remained in custody.
12 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
An editorial argues that Namibia's proposed national airline must balance legitimate demands of sovereignty against the reality that expertise cannot be manufactured overnight. The piece notes that discussions with Ethiopian Airlines and other stakeholders are continuing with no binding agreement concluded, and emphasises that Namibian expertise and national interests must remain central to the chosen model.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah joined regional and international leaders in Lusaka for the inauguration of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema for his second five-year term. Hichilema pledged to shift his administration's focus from economic stabilisation to growth and expanding opportunities.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's government has rejected a US proposal for health data and specimen-sharing worth over N$145 million per year for HIV and tuberculosis programmes, citing sovereignty and privacy violations. The US withdrew the biological specimen component in November 2025, though data-sharing negotiations continue.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A Dutch court has sentenced a 66-year-old Dutch-Rwandan man to life imprisonment for his involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
31 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia's U/19 women's cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles, will compete in the Women's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers in Tanzania from 30 August to 5 September 2026, with the tournament winners securing qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Bangladesh and Nepal.
28 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia Football Association president Robert Shimooshili has backed Fifa president Gianni Infantino and reaffirmed the association's unity with the Confederation of African Football, which endorsed the withdrawal of Infantino's proposed Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme after criticism from other continental confederations.
28 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An editorial argues that Namibia's 35-year-old inherited Westminster governance system does not suit the country's traditional consensus-based decision-making and ubuntu values, and suggests other African nations like Botswana have succeeded by adapting governance to their own cultures.
15 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 →
An analysis argues that while African nations invoke the slogan "A Luta Continua" ("The Struggle Continues") at celebrations and rallies, they often treat it as ceremonial rhetoric rather than as a philosophy for building prosperous, just, and self-reliant nations—the deeper meaning Samora Machel intended when he warned that defeating colonialism would be easier than creating lasting institutional and economic strength.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has retained its position as Africa's leading destination for greenfield FDI, ranking second globally in the 2026 fDi Intelligence Greenfield FDI Performance Index with a score of 7.74, driven by major energy discoveries, renewable energy opportunities, and an improving business environment.
4 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's home affairs ministry is promoting a new electronic ID document with a 10-year expiry date, set for rollout in September. The expiry requirement—unlike the indefinite lifespan of the old ID—is designed to ensure facial recognition accuracy over time, and the e-ID will include security features such as a chip, thumbprint, and PIN.
1 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia recorded 16 greenfield FDI projects in 2025, its second-highest annual tally, led by major investments in carbon farming, gold mining, solar energy, and biomass processing. The country ranks second globally and first in Africa in the Intelligence Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2026.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia recorded 16 greenfield foreign direct investment projects in 2025, including major investments in carbon farming, gold exploration, solar energy, and biomass processing totalling several hundred million Namibian dollars. The country ranks second globally and first in Africa in the Intelligence Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2026.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia imports approximately 96% of the fruit consumed within its borders, almost entirely from South Africa, representing lost jobs, taxes, and processing opportunities that could benefit the domestic economy rather than neighbouring nations.
27 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
An opinion piece argues that South Africa and Namibia, having gained power through liberation struggles, risk abandoning ubuntu—the African principle of collective humanity—and turning their pain toward vulnerable neighbours and foreigners unable to resist, as warned by scholar Mahmood Mamdani's analysis of the Rwandan genocide.
30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian transport companies are withdrawing drivers from South Africa ahead of a planned anti-immigrant protest and a 30 June deadline set by protesters for illegal immigrants to leave. The withdrawals are disrupting cross-border trade, with companies citing driver safety concerns and insurer warnings of security risks.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's removal from the Financial Action Task Force greylist in June 2026 signals restored confidence in the financial ecosystem and reduces barriers faced by entrepreneurs, including increased scrutiny, higher transaction costs, and delays in cross-border payments that affected international business dealings.
22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An editorial argues that while Namibia needs to build domestic manufacturing capacity rather than rely on imports, the thousands of young people earning livelihoods through "Order With Me" import businesses should not be dismissed. The piece contends these entrepreneurs demonstrate innovation and market responsiveness, and government should support their transition toward higher-value activities rather than treating them as illegitimate.
15 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The government has launched a pilot electric vehicle charging station at the ministry of works and transport headquarters in Windhoek, signaling its recognition that global transport is shifting towards cleaner mobility and positioning Namibia to follow the lead of regional peers.
8 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has urged its citizens in South Africa to remain vigilant and seek consular assistance amid reports of anti-migrant unrest and xenophobic attacks, though the Ministry of International Relations and Trade has not received reports of Namibian nationals being affected.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The US State Department is reportedly cutting visa-issuing consulates and embassies on the African continent, including Namibia's, according to the Associated Press. The closest remaining visa-processing hubs would be South Africa's consulates in Cape Town and Johannesburg, or Angola's Luanda consulate.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Two of Namibia's neighbours, Angola and Zambia, are among ten African countries at risk of Ebola exposure as an outbreak spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has recorded about 750 suspected cases and 177 deaths. The May 2026 outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine and mortality rates can reach up to 50 per cent.
30 May 2026 · Informanté →
Former Namibian health minister Dr Richard Kamwi has been appointed president of the Society for AIDS in Africa, an organisation focused on strengthening the continent's response to HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis, emerging infectious diseases and broader public health issues. The appointment followed a leadership handover ceremony and executive board transition meeting held in Accra, Ghana on 14–15 May.
26 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →