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… Namibia’s consumer inflation increased to 5.0% in August 2026, largely due to higher fuel prices, while inflation in South Africa reached 4.4%. …
Namibia’s growth outlook revised down as inflation risesThe Namibian
South African animal health experts will be in Namibia on Friday for talks on the possible reopening of livestock auctions involving Namibian animals. …
Namibia, SA discuss reopening livestock auctionsNamibian Sun
… ing has been conducted on 2 910 cattle, 22 289 sheep, 2 114 goats and nine pigs.She said the 127 animals that have shown clinical signs so far were cattle.On the resumption of livestock auctions, Zaamwani said government is assessing the situation and consulting with South Africa …
FMD testing covers more than 25 000 livestockInformanté
… Responding to a question from Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP McHenry Venaani, Zaamwani said the ministry is assessing the situation and consulting with South African authorities on the protocols required to resume auction trading. …
FMD auctions could resume after outbreak containedThe Namibian
… South Africa recorded 2.9 and Botswana 2.4. The findings come amid a recent controversial debate over population growth, after a call by a politician for Namibians of childbearing age to have more children to contribute to future economic growth. …
Kavango West identified as top fertility hotspotThe Namibian
… He adds: “We need organised friendly matches, regional competitions and international exposure against neighbouring countries.” Shipanga says organising opportunities to play against teams from South Africa, Botswana and other SADC countries would expose the players to different …
Shipanga urges continuity of u20 squadThe Namibian
… It also provides for repairs to the Namibia–Botswana border fence and the erection of veterinary cordon fencing in high-risk areas along the border with South Africa to strengthen animal movement control. …
President Nandi-Ndaitwah Addresses Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak and Calls for National CooperationWindhoek Observer
… The recent conduct of United States Ambassadors in both Namibia and South Africa has crossed the line from standard, vigorous diplomatic engagement into outright geopolitical bullying—a coercive campaign designed to punish independent nations for daring to prioritize their own do …
The new gunboat diplomacy: Why Windhoek and Pretoria refuse to bow to US bullyingThe Namibian
… The plan, approved on Sunday, includes creating a containment buffer zone in the Karasburg Veterinary District, repairing parts of the Namibia-Botswana border fence and putting up veterinary cordon fencing in high-risk areas along the South African border. …
Cabinet approves buffer zone to curb FMD spreadNew Era
… Zaamwani said the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) tested a total of 531 samples on Friday, of which 79 tested positive for SAT-1, an FMD virus strain similar to the ones found in South Africa and Botswana. …
EU bans Namibia’s beef imports from FMD-free zone…preferential EU trade access unaffectedThe South African Feedlot Association has decided not to support imports of live cattle and beef products from Namibia and Botswana due to concerns over foot-and-mouth disease, citing the need to protect South Africa's livestock industry and international beef export markets.
6 hours ago · The Namibian →
The South African Feedlot Association has decided not to support imports of live cattle and beef products from Namibia and Botswana due to concerns over foot-and-mouth disease, citing the need to protect South Africa's livestock industry and international beef export markets.
6 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's quarterly diamond production declined to 495,000 carats in the quarter ending 30 September, compared to 531,000 carats a year earlier, according to De Beers production figures. Year-to-date production for the first nine months reached 1.58 million carats, down 3% from 1.62 million carats in the same period of 2025.
10 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Temba Bavuma scored a career-best 179 as South Africa declared their first innings at 425 for nine on the third day of the second Test against Australia. Kagiso Rabada struck early, taking Nic Maddinson for a duck as Australia reached three for one at close of play.
19 hours ago · The Namibian →
During September and October, 1219 students from twelve Namibian schools participated in the Curiosity Cube, a mobile science lab run by Merck employees and University of Namibia volunteers, where students conducted interactive experiments in synthetic biology and STEM learning.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A single mother from Kalkfeld is appealing for funds to take her four-year-old son to India for a kidney transplant after doctors diagnosed him with end-stage kidney failure. She has offered to be the donor and says treatment in South Africa would cost over N$2 million.
20 October 2026 · New Era →
As local elections approach, President Ramaphosa's coalition government with the DA faces pressure from ANC weakness and Johannesburg's crisis, with the SACP having opposed the deal during 2024 coalition negotiations.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan army sergeant major and outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, was found beheaded near Kampala, Uganda, over the weekend. His death adds to a record of critics of Kagame being killed both in Rwanda and abroad, prompting his family to express fear for their safety.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A 41-year-old man reports developing neurogenic erectile dysfunction after using unregulated sexual enhancement products purchased from a pharmacy in an attempt to address sexual performance issues related to stress and alcohol consumption. He said prolonged use of the pills, which he began taking in 2021 and increased to four to five times a week, eventually caused painful symptoms that strained his marriage and affected his daily life.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Likius Nande claimed the Ongos Windhoek Open title by three strokes over Namibia's No. 1 junior golfer Sam Nel at Windhoek Golf Club, with more than 100 golfers from Namibia and South Africa competing despite challenging heatwave conditions.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa has issued a third formal diplomatic protest against US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III in nine months over what it characterises as undiplomatic conduct and interference in domestic affairs. The latest row follows Bozell's public statements that Washington has ended dialogue with Pretoria, and South African officials have warned the country to prepare for worsening relations amid what they call US pressure to surrender sovereignty.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Neckartal Dam outside Keetmanshoop has overflowed twice in two years while Windhoek's supply dams stood at 57.7%, with the Omatako Dam at 12.7%. Namibia ranks fifth out of 14 southern African markets for natural water resources, but the difficulty is where that water falls and where it flows to, with most rainfall lost to evaporation and water storage concentrated in the south and far north while the economy has grown in the centre and on the coast.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
According to an IMF comparison, Namibia has recorded 64% pass-through of international petrol price increases and 79% for diesel to domestic retail prices—below regional peers like South Africa, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe, but above Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria. Namibia's pass-through rates were 36 percentage points below the 100% benchmark for petrol and 21 points below for diesel over the period from 23 February to 14 September 2026.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
PSG Financial Services Limited, a South African financial services group, has completed its exit from Namibian short-term insurance following the sale of Western National Insurance Namibia to Santam Namibia on 3 March 2025 for R56.5 million, generating a R51 million profit. The group retains PSG Wealth Management (Namibia) as its NSX sponsor but now concentrates core operational income primarily in South Africa, where it holds 18 of its 22 regulatory licenses.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Cyril Ramaphosa officially opened Vedanta Zinc International's Gamsberg Phase II expansion in the Northern Cape, which will double the mine's zinc-in-concentrate capacity to approximately 500,000 tonnes annually and create 800 to 1,000 jobs during operations.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's livestock industry plans to propose measures allowing animals to move to abattoirs under veterinary control during the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak and livestock trade suspension. The industry has also asked authorities to consider interim trade arrangements while formal market-access processes proceed, which the Namibia Agricultural Union said could take six to seven months.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
US government officials raided the home of Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar as part of a federal criminal investigation; the nature remains unclear, though US media reports link it to questions about her US citizenship and whether she lied about her age upon arrival in the US in 1995. Omar says the raid is "the latest escalation" in President Donald Trump's "campaign of political intimidation"; Trump has denied involvement.
16 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Police in Mauritius imposed an overnight curfew to quell the worst riots in decades on the island, triggered by protests over water shortages and the high cost of living that turned violent on Friday when a woman was shot and wounded by police at a roadblock. Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam warned those involved would face heavy consequences, and the government extended the curfew until Friday morning amid reports of looting, arson, damage to police stations, and seven injured officers.
16 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The International Monetary Fund forecasts Namibia's real GDP growth will increase from 1.7% in 2025 to 2.0% in 2026 and 2.7% in 2027, showing gradual improvement but remaining below the sub-Saharan African regional average of 4.5% annually.
16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Famous Brands expects earnings per share to fall between 13% and 7% (ranging 157–205 cents versus 236 cents previously) in the six months to 31 August 2026, driven primarily by a R40.9 million goodwill impairment linked to its Botswana retail operation. The impairment follows the company's decision to sell a 21% stake in its Botswana unit, aligning with its capital-light expansion strategy outside South Africa.
16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
South Africa's Major League DJs are bringing Balcony Mix Africa to Windhoek's Wanderers Stadium on Saturday, featuring local and international acts including DJ Maphorisa, Oscar Mbo, and Namibian DJs Kandy, DJ Erro and DJ Dreas. The event aims to create opportunities for Namibian talent and strengthen cultural exchange through music and collaboration between Namibian and South African artists.
16 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia produced diamonds worth US$721.5 million in 2025, mined 2.1 million carats at an average value of US$343.88 per carat, placing its per-carat value above major producers Botswana, Angola, and South Africa. The country exported 2.05 million carats valued at US$578.5 million.
15 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia recorded a N$1.2 billion trade deficit with the rest of Africa in August 2026, with exports of N$6 billion and imports of N$7.2 billion. Southern African countries accounted for 96.9% of Namibian exports to Africa and 97.5% of imports from the continent.
14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The agriculture ministry's Directorate of Veterinary Services failed to spend more than N$13 million of its N$431.4 million budget during the 2024/25 financial year, spending only N$418.3 million. The underspend was attributed to delays in advertising vacancies, appointing new recruits, procurement delays, late tender awards, and incomplete capital projects — coming as Namibia faces foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks across two regions.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian women's hockey drew a five-test indoor series against South Africa, with Namibia winning the first two tests 3-0 and 4-3, before South Africa won the next two 2-1 each, and the final test ending 3-3. Coach Shayne Cormack praised her team's character and resilience through the series.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Two men drowned in the Orange River at Noordoewer while travelling by canoe; one body was recovered on the South African side and is being repatriated to Namibia, while the other remains missing. The incident sparked community unrest, including violence against the survivor and damage to state property.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Government Institutions Pension Fund could lose N$815 million invested in a South African fund if a court rules against the company in a tax dispute with the South African Revenue Service, Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah told Parliament. The GIPF has recorded the amount as an impairment provision, a precautionary accounting measure, pending the outcome of the ongoing court case.
12 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The High Court reprimanded the Central Procurement Board of Namibia for failing to provide proper reasons for cancelling a veterinary cordon fence tender, dismissing an urgent application to stop construction. The ruling came as Namibia confirmed a new foot-and-mouth disease outbreak at Kalala Island in the Zambezi Region, with all 12 cattle samples tested positive on 7 October.
12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Windhoek Observer argues that while government is right to act decisively against a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the Zambezi Region, a recent High Court judgment on a //Kharas Region veterinary fence project reminds state institutions that urgency does not suspend the rule of law—and criticizes the Central Procurement Board for failing to properly justify cancelling the original tender.
12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Core inflation reached 4% in September 2026, its fifth consecutive monthly rise, as expensive fuel spilled into broader goods and services including air transportation, medical products, and furniture. Headline inflation climbed to 5.4%, with transport accounting for 42% of the increase following domestic fuel price and levy adjustments on 2 September and elevated international energy costs.
12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board have launched an Exporters' Guide to help local businesses, particularly MSMEs, access regional, continental and international markets by providing practical information on export procedures, regulations, logistics, financing and digital trading platforms. The government aims to increase the share of manufactured goods in total exports from 42% to 60% by 2029, and raise agro-processing's contribution to GDP from 7.5% to 10%.
12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →