Also known as: SADC · Southern Africa Development Community · SADC Executive · SADC Council of Ministers
Regional development organization comprising 12+ countries, referenced in Namibian coverage of wetland protection, power infrastructure, bridge development, and banking sector performance in southern Africa.
Namibia's cybersecurity team detected 535,204 cyber vulnerabilities during October–December 2025, a 4.28% decrease from the previous quarter, though phishing scams and ransomware threats remain persistent concerns. The team has identified emerging ransomware groups and emphasises the need for continued vigilance in protecting critical infrastructure.
18 March 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's cybersecurity team detected 535,204 cyber vulnerabilities during October–December 2025, a 4.28% decrease from the previous quarter, though phishing scams and ransomware threats remain persistent concerns. The team has identified emerging ransomware groups and emphasises the need for continued vigilance in protecting critical infrastructure.
18 March 2026 · Informanté →
SWAPO MP Gaudntia Kröhne has urged the National Assembly to support the 2026/27 national budget, emphasizing three pillars: N$54.3 billion in social investment covering education, health and pensions; productivity-focused spending on infrastructure and energy; and fiscal prudence to reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio toward SADC standards while identifying N$2.3 billion in operational savings.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The government warns that invasive fruit fly species, particularly the oriental fruit fly, pose a growing threat to Namibia's horticultural sector and table grape exports along the Orange River. A workshop organised by the EU-funded Stosar II programme brought together stakeholders to strengthen pest surveillance, identification and control systems to meet international phytosanitary requirements and protect market access.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has called for reforms to the legal system and redress processes for gender-based violence survivors, arguing that current procedures are often re-traumatising and that courts, police and social services are central to addressing GBV. She emphasised that reform must address interconnected causes including poverty, mental health challenges, limited law enforcement capacity, and cultural norms that undervalue women's safety and autonomy.
17 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Navy secured first place at the recently concluded SADC Naval Pentathlon Games held in Walvis Bay, with South Africa second and Tanzania third. The three-day competition brought together naval personnel from the three nations to compete in various sporting disciplines aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and camaraderie among SADC navies.
16 March 2026 · Informanté →
A Zimbabwe court recently secured the world's first conviction of poachers using DNA evidence from an individual lion, demonstrating how genetic analysis can link seized animal parts to specific victims and suspects. Namibia actively uses DNA profiling for wildlife conservation, particularly for rhinos, as part of regional efforts to combat illegal wildlife trafficking through forensic evidence admissible in court.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
The Directorate of Veterinary Services will conduct a regional awareness campaign on Foot-and-Mouth Disease from 16 to 20 March 2026 across seven regions, in collaboration with the Livestock and Livestock Products Board and farmers' unions, to strengthen preparedness and response to the ongoing FMD threat in the SADC region.
13 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Navy has opened the SADC Naval Pentathlon Games in Walvis Bay from 9–13 March 2026, bringing sailors from Namibia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa and Tanzania to compete in five maritime and athletic disciplines including seamanship, obstacle crossing, lifesaving swimming, amphibious cross-country racing and utility swimming.
13 March 2026 · Informanté →
While Namibia's debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to dip slightly from 67.3% to 66.1%, economists warn the improvement may be temporary as slower-than-projected economic growth could push the ratio above 70%. Rising interest payments—forecast to reach N$16.2 billion in 2026/27—are increasingly straining public finances and limiting resources for development and social programmes.
11 March 2026 · New Era →
The US$259 million Kazungula Bridge, completed in 2021 with Japanese support, has dramatically reduced crossing times between Botswana and Zambia by replacing a slow ferry with a fast road-and-rail link, easing cargo movement along the North-South Corridor trade route and boosting efficiency across the SADC region.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →