Also known as: neighbouring Rwanda
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The Namibian
… Pointing to overwhelming evidence, the UN and several Western countries have accused neighbouring Rwanda of backing the M23, and sending thousands of its soldiers into DR Congo. …
Former Congolese president sentenced to death for war crimesThe Namibian
… They accused the ICC of targeting less privileged countries, echoing criticism from Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame who has previously accused the ICC of holding an anti-African bias. …
Three West African countries to quit UN top courtThe Namibian
… Rwanda’s ambassadors must file quarterly investment reports. Ethiopia’s embassies campaign for new airline routes and technology transfers. …
How to Turn Ambassadors from Flag-Wavers to DealmakersThe Namibian
… In Rwanda, ministers’ direct community inspections have enhanced state capacity and reduced corruption. …
Are Sankwasa and Nekundi Setting a New Standard for Political Accountability?The Namibian
Seven migrants deported from the US have arrived in Rwanda, the first of 250 expected to be taken in by the African state under a deal reached with President Donald Trump’s administration. …
First deportees arrive in Rwanda from the USThe Namibian
… The White House has also been actively courting several African nations, with Rwanda saying earlier this month it will take up to 250 migrants from the US. …
US strikes deportation deals with Honduras and UgandaThe Namibian
… The agreement runs alongside a peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda, which was brokered by the US in June. …
M23 rebels suspend peace talks with DR Congo governmentThe Namibian
… EDULINK AND EDUVISION Paratus Edulink recently launched in several African countries, connecting schools in Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, and Rwanda to high-speed Starlink-powered internet. …
Starlink promises digital lifeline for NamibiaThe Namibian
… Since 2018, Rwanda has granted visas on arrival to all nationalities. Samoa allows visa-free stays for up to 60 days. …
Travel is a Right, Not a PrivilegeThe Namibian
… Kabila’s government was under attack by rebels backed by Rwanda and Uganda. Nujoma took this decision as commander-in-chief of the army “in the national interest”, with nobody in the Cabinet being consulted or informed. …
Sam Nujoma personified Namibia’s struggle for freedomAn 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 →
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 →
Bank of Namibia governor Ebson Uanguta visited Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda to strengthen cooperation and learn from other African central banks, focusing on financial systems, digital transformation, banking supervision, oil sector management and economic policy. The Bank of Namibia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rwanda's central bank on economic research, financial inclusion, digital transformation, sustainable finance, innovation and staff training.
20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Home Affairs says Angolan nationals, including children on Namibian streets, do not qualify for refugee status under Namibian law and international conventions, as they left Angola seeking socio-economic opportunities rather than fleeing persecution.
19 May 2026 · New Era →
A UN-backed report shows that more than 70% of daily travel among low-income Namibians depends on walking and cycling, yet urban infrastructure continues to be designed for car owners, creating what the article characterizes as a policy failure with deadly consequences for pedestrians, cyclists, and informal workers.
18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A study of Namibia's Swapo party quota policy, which alternated men and women on parliamentary candidate lists from 2013, found that women's representation in the National Assembly rose from 21% to 41% in the 2014 election. Women in Swapo strongholds subsequently became significantly more supportive of women's political leadership, while men showed no backlash, suggesting exposure to women leaders can reshape attitudes about gender and political capacity.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited increased spending on its second annual Branding and Marketing Indaba to N$4.6 million, up from N$4.4–4.5 million the previous year, primarily due to the introduction of Excellence Awards with N$20,000 prizes per category and an increase in delegates from 300 to 400.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Democratic Republic of Congo has agreed to accept migrants deported from the United States who are not Congolese nationals, effective this month, with the US providing logistical and technical support. The DRC joins other African countries including Eswatini, Ghana and South Sudan in receiving third-country deportees as part of the Trump administration's hardline immigration policy.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Communal farmers associations in Namibia remain underutilised despite their potential to drive employment, food security, and rural development. The article argues that independent auditing, trained administration, market partnerships, revenue diversification, and leveraging the resettlement programme are essential to transform these organisations from subsistence-level operations into engines of rural prosperity.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Reporters Without Borders reports that journalists in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have experienced increasing violence and pressure since M23's capture of Goma in January 2025, including detention, forced ideological training, and censorship of local media. The government and M23 both target journalists, and around 90 reporters fled the conflict zones between 2023 and early 2025.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
The second annual MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba will bring African marketing and communications professionals to Windhoek in April under the theme "Marketing From the Heart," featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions and networking focused on authentic storytelling, nation branding, and digital communication strategies.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's national men's football team has arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan, for the 2026 FIFA Series. The squad will face Kazakhstan tomorrow and Comoros on Saturday at the Astana Arena, bolstered by the arrival of three foreign-based players.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Rwanda is seeking over £100 million from Britain at an international arbitration court in The Hague, claiming unpaid amounts and costs from a 2022 migrant deportation agreement that Britain abandoned in 2024, calling it a waste of taxpayers' money. Britain disputes Rwanda's claims, arguing they are motivated by retaliation for London's suspension of aid over Rwanda's alleged support for M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
19 March 2026 · New Era →
PDM Member of Parliament Diederik Vries has criticised the 2026/2027 national budget for failing to address service delivery, saying high operational costs and debt servicing hinder economic development and capital project funding. Vries pointed to persistent youth unemployment, housing shortages, weak growth, and insufficient agricultural funding, arguing that despite allocating 61.7% to the social sector, the system is not delivering productivity and inclusive growth.
16 March 2026 · New Era →