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24 April 2026
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African health worker migration rooted in colonial power structures

The News

A health education researcher argues that the migration of healthcare workers from poorer to wealthier countries is not simply driven by individual choice, but is shaped by colonial legacies and global inequality. Solutions require African governments to invest in local retention and working conditions, while high-income countries must reduce reliance on international recruitment and reform global knowledge hierarchies that devalue non-Western expertise.

15 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 15 April

  1. African health worker migration rooted in colonial power structures

    A health education researcher argues that the migration of healthcare workers from poorer to wealthier countries is not simply driven by individual choice, but is shaped by colonial legacies and global inequality. Solutions require African governments to invest in local retention and working conditions, while high-income countries must reduce reliance on international recruitment and reform global knowledge hierarchies that devalue non-Western expertise.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 14 April

  1. NamPol seizes N$5.4 million cannabis at Noordoewer

    Namibian Police intercepted a vehicle at the Noordoewer border post on Friday and recovered 104 parcels of skunk cannabis valued at N$5.4 million hidden in its compartments. The suspected driver, a Namibian male, fled the scene when border officials detected the contraband, and investigations are ongoing.

    14 April 2026 · New Era

  2. Torrential rain in Angola kills six more people

    Torrential rain in Angola over the weekend killed six people, with Benguela city hardest hit claiming five deaths and four missing. The deaths follow more than 40 deaths from similar flooding a week ago, as heavy downpours linked to climate change and a cool weather cycle continue affecting southern Africa.

    14 April 2026 · New Era

  3. Namibia Eagles slip to fifth in World Cup Division 2

    The FNB Namibia Eagles suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Scotland and now hold fifth place on the Cricket World Cup Division 2 log with 22 points from 28 matches, six points behind the Netherlands in fourth and facing increased pressure to qualify for the World Cup final qualifier.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian

  4. MTC's 2026 Marketing Indaba budget rises to N$4.6 million

    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

  5. South Africa's $11 billion Afreximbank deal deepens African trade

    South Africa's accession to the African Export-Import Bank as its 54th member brings a $11 billion commitment to transform Africa's trade architecture through mineral processing, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure investment. The move positions the continent to retain value in raw materials and access global trade frameworks rather than exporting unprocessed minerals.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian

  6. Savanna Beef receives export abattoir certificate, begins full-scale slaughter

    Savanna Beef has received an export abattoir certificate from the Ministry of Agriculture, enabling it to export deboned chilled and frozen beef cuts to the UK, EU, and EFTA countries. The company aims to slaughter 50,000 cattle locally each year that would otherwise be exported as weaners to South African feedlots, aligning with Namibia's "Growth at Home" vision and creating around 240 jobs when at full operation.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 13 April

  1. Iran-US deal collapses; fuel hikes threaten Namibian inflation

    Failed Middle East negotiations between Iran and the United States risk returning energy prices higher, while Namibia's fuel price increases of N$2.50 per litre for petrol and N$4.00 per litre for diesel are expected to trigger inflation across the economy, particularly affecting transport-dependent sectors like agriculture and mining.

    13 April 2026 · New Era

  2. Namibian runner Haitope wins Two Oceans Half Marathon

    Lavinia Haitope won the Two Oceans Half Marathon in Cape Town in 1:14:36, finishing more than two minutes ahead of second place. Her victory adds to recent achievements and places her among Africa's leading long-distance runners.

    13 April 2026 · The Namibian

  3. Man abandons N$5 million cannabis shipment at Noordoewer border

    A Namibian man fled after police detected 104 parcels of cannabis worth an estimated N$5.45 million hidden in a vehicle at the Noordoewer border post on Friday; the suspect remains at large and police are continuing their investigation.

    13 April 2026 · The Namibian

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