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The Namibian
Rival coaches Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie exchanged barbs about South Africa’s scrumming tactics after the Springboks beat New Zealand 33-26 in a pulsating second Test in Cape Town on Saturday. …
Erasmus calls Rennie barbs over Springbok scrumming ‘nonsense’Windhoek Observer
… He became a prisoner on Robben Island, that notorious prison where South Africa’s apartheid regime confined political opponents and liberation activists. …
Helao Who?Windhoek Observer
… Speaking at the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia’s Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship Breakfast in Oshakati, Ballotti urged entrepreneurs to use technology to pursue customers in Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. …
TURNING POINT | Before we look beyond our borders, let us get our house in orderInformanté
Staff Reporter SOUTH African rugby is mourning the death of former Springbok centre Joggie Jansen, who died at the age of 78 after suffering a suspected heart attack during a church service in Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa Region, on Sunday morning. …
Former Springbok centre Joggie Jansen dies in OtjiwarongoThe Namibian
… INTERVENTIONS We can also learn from the work of a former senior South African banker, Gaby Magomola, who made a strong case for government intervention in South Africa’s economy.Magomola makes beautiful relational mention of classical theory pioneers such as Jean Baptiste, John …
Netumbonomics: SOEs, Government and Productive OutcomesThe Namibian
… Paragraph 16 directed ministries to develop “clear implementation plans… with defined responsibilities and timeframes”. “The true measure of our success will not be the number of agreements we sign, but the effectiveness with which we implement them” South African president Cyril …
An MOU is Not a DealThe Namibian
… The alliance is led by Mmusi Maimane of South Africa’s Build One South Africa as president. …
Kauandenge’s new Asoli party joins continental political allianceThe Namibian
… The match is the first of a two-Test series in Argentina, with the four-nation Rugby Championship suspended this season to allow New Zealand to undertake a money-spinning four-Test tour of South Africa. …
Wallabies hold on for victory in ArgentinaInformanté
… For October to December 2026, Namibia is included among countries expected to receive below-normal rainfall, with high confidence in the forecast for the broader zone covering much of Angola, southern Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana, most of South Africa, Eswatini …
Namibia faces below-normal rainfall outlookThe Namibian
South Africa levelled their series against New Zealand as they beat the All Blacks 33-26 in the second of four Tests at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. …
South Africa survive onslaught to beat New Zealand and level seriesSouth Africa defeated New Zealand 29-24 in the third Test in Johannesburg, taking a 2-1 series lead. Star players Cheslin Kolbe (jaw) and Ardie Savea (shoulder) were injured and ruled out of the series finale in Baltimore.
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South Africa defeated New Zealand 29-24 in the third Test in Johannesburg, taking a 2-1 series lead. Star players Cheslin Kolbe (jaw) and Ardie Savea (shoulder) were injured and ruled out of the series finale in Baltimore.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →
South Africa won 29-24 against New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday, taking a 2-1 lead in the four-match Test series. The Springboks were locked 12-12 at half-time before dominating the second half to secure victory.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's FNB Eagles scored 217/3 in a T20 Cricket International against South Africa in Windhoek on Friday, recording the highest-ever T20I total by an Associate side against a Full Member nation, though South Africa won with 228/4.
19 hours ago · Informanté →
Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored a maiden Twenty20 international century as South Africa defeated Namibia by 11 runs in a tri-series final league match in Windhoek, with Pretorius and Connor Esterhuizen opening for 156 runs in South Africa's 228-4.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa and New Zealand meet in Johannesburg on Saturday for a 2-1 series lead, following days of verbal sparring over scrumming tactics between the two head coaches and support staff.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia fell short of a record chase against South Africa on Friday in the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series, losing by 11 runs after scoring 217 for three while chasing 229 for victory. Opening batsman Jan Frylinck struck 72 off 36 balls in an aggressive innings that kept Namibia ahead early, but South Africa tightened their bowling in the middle overs and secured their place in Sunday's final against Zimbabwe.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia host South Africa in the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at Windhoek, needing victory to secure a final spot while South Africa remain favourites after winning their last two matches.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
George and Bino Cloete, arrested in May 2025 in connection with a January 2025 diamond heist at Namib Desert Diamonds involving over N$300 million, are appealing against the Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court decision to deny them bail. They face charges including money laundering, trafficking of stolen goods, and contravening the Diamond Act, with prosecutors alleging that approximately N$2 million in deposits linked to the heist were used to purchase livestock and a vehicle after diamonds were sold in South Africa.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
Zimbabwe chased down Namibia's 157 with 11 balls to spare at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Thursday, keeping their final hopes alive. Innocent Kaia scored 72 off 42 deliveries to lead the chase, while Namibia's Gerhard Erasmus hit an unbeaten 88 in a losing effort.
3 September 2026 · Informanté →
University of Cape Town researchers are treating 36,000 litres of polluted Stiebeuel River water daily using stones, heat-treated wood and sand—without chemicals—to make it safe for irrigating vegetable plots in an informal settlement. The Water Hub project, established in 2018, removes about 99% of toxins and could serve as a model for food security in the context of climate crisis.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia scored 156 for six in 20 overs against Zimbabwe in a T20I Cricket Tri-Series match at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, led by captain Gerhard Erasmus's 67 runs and Alexander Volschenk's 29.
3 September 2026 · Informanté →
Malian musician Salif Keita has cancelled his upcoming concerts in South Africa in response to anti-migrant protests and xenophobic violence in the country. According to AFP figures, more than 160,000 people have left South Africa since late May following the unrest.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
DStv has introduced new streaming packages—Starter, Select, Sports, Movies & Series, and Premium—launching on 17 September, with prices ranging from R99 to R799 per month. The overhaul includes a separate Sports package for the first time and applies only to streaming, not satellite decoders.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
South Africa's aviation authority said Wednesday it was reviewing a low stadium flyover by Airlink jets ahead of a rugby union Test match that sparked debate over safety, after the airline cancelled a planned repeat event due to poor weather. Flight tracking analysis showed the lead aircraft was about 12.5 to 14 metres above the stadium's highest structure, with about 58,000 people present.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A Namibian High Court judge has confirmed a property preservation order freezing N$49.4 million in eight bank accounts belonging to Jacobus and Elza Jordaan and their entities, following allegations of illegal coal mining at their farm in South Africa's Mpumalanga province from November 2021 to September 2023.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Electricity Control Board, with EU support, has launched the Embedded Generation Application Platform to streamline applications for embedded generation systems below 500 kilovolt-amperes. The ECB CEO described the platform as part of Namibia's fundamental electricity sector transformation, reflecting growing confidence in the country's energy future and supporting national goals for energy security and diversification.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Africa Aquaculture Company plans a N$4 billion Atlantic salmon production operation in Lüderitz targeting 51,000 tonnes annually and expecting to generate around 5,000 employment opportunities. The Namibia Industrial Development Agency has acquired a 40% equity stake, and the company aims to begin operations within 60 to 90 days pending completion of administrative requirements.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
Pitso Mosimane was confirmed as South Africa national football coach on Tuesday, 24 days after the football association approved his appointment in August. The 62-year-old former striker succeeds Belgian Hugo Broos and has 23 days to prepare the team for their first 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at home to Guinea.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 94 runs as South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by 43 runs in a Twenty20 match in Windhoek on Tuesday, securing a spot in the final of a tri-series that also includes Namibia. The hosts Namibia will now face Zimbabwe on Thursday, with the winner advancing to the final against South Africa.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Helao Shityuwete, an anti-apartheid activist who spent 18 years imprisoned on Robben Island for his role in Namibia's liberation struggle, died in Windhoek on Saturday aged 92. His daughter describes him as a principled, warm and involved father who shared his experiences and taught his children values of dignity and care.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa strengthened their position in the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series after defeating Zimbabwe by 43 runs at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 142 while chasing 186, with Bjorn Fortuin and Duan Jansen claiming four and three wickets respectively.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
Southern Africa is deepening collaboration with China on pharmaceutical manufacturing, technology transfer and health security through a SADC-China strategic exchange taking place from 31 August to 4 September 2026 in South Africa. The initiative brings together SADC, UNAIDS, the Global Health Innovation Institute, governments and pharmaceutical companies to strengthen the region's capacity to produce medicines and health technologies.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
South Africa posted 185 for seven against Zimbabwe after an explosive batting display led by Lhuandre Pretorius, who scored 94 off 51 balls, in the fourth match of the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Tuesday.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
ICTSI, controlled by Filipino billionaire Enrique Razon Jr., has agreed to acquire full ownership of African port operator TLG Acquisition Holdings, expanding operations across Namibia, Mozambique, and South Africa. The transaction, signed but pending regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, will see ICTSI acquire 74% from African Infrastructure Investment Managers and 26% from Mokobela Shataki Proprietary Limited.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
Eskom, which supplies most of Namibia's electricity, reported improved finances and generation performance with only four days of load shedding in the year to March 2026, but warned that municipal debt threatens its long-term sustainability.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Bank of Namibia has lowered its 2026 economic growth forecast to 2.1%, down from its June projection and below the government's 3.1% target, citing sluggish mining, manufacturing, electricity and transport activity. The central bank held its repo rate at 6.75% in August as headline inflation plateaued at 4.4%, with foot-and-mouth disease and El Niño now identified as emerging risks.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia fell five runs short in their chase of 196, losing to Zimbabwe by five runs in the third match of the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground. Zimbabwe posted 195 for six, and Namibia reached 190 all out despite a late-innings rally.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
Zimbabwe recovered from a middle-order collapse to score 195 for six against Namibia in the third match of the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus took three wickets for 26 runs as Zimbabwe's batsmen faltered after a strong opening partnership.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia must preserve its liberation history and pass it to future generations, remarking that reburial ceremonies of heroes remind the nation of its continuing responsibility to those who sacrificed for independence. The country recently received the remains of 84 ancestral remains and two liberation struggle heroes who died on Robben Island, with six heroes reburied at Heroes' Acre in August and symbolic burials held for two others whose remains have not yet been found.
31 August 2026 · New Era →
Ayanda Thabethe has been crowned Miss Cosmo South Africa 2026 and will represent South Africa at the international Miss Cosmo competition in Vietnam in December. The television presenter previously represented South Africa as Miss South Africa first runner-up in 2022 and Miss Supranational South Africa 2023.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →