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Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Namibian
… Now 22, Wong decided to move to Spain to train as a teenager at the Rafa Nadal Academy, and the Spanish great keeps abreast of how Wong is progressing. …
India beat Pakistan in blockbuster as golfer Kim wins ‘crazy’ goldWindhoek Observer
… The conference brought together academics, policymakers, business practitioners and thought leaders from Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Germany, Spain and Brazil to deliberate on digital transformation, sustainability, governance and inclusive development. …
Witbooi urges Africa to ditch short-term thinkingThe Namibian
Lamine Yamal netted a brace as world champions Spain continued their winning start to the UEFA Nations League with a 4-1 success in Seville against Croatia on Tuesday, while Harry Kane scored as England won in the Czech Republic. …
Spain brush aside Croatia in Nations League, England down CzechsThe Namibian
… France, beaten in the semi-finals at the World Cup by eventual winners Spain, are in Group A1 of this edition of the Nations League and will now go to Brussels to face Belgium on Monday. …
Mbappe scores but suffers knee injury as Zidane gets debut France winThe Namibian
… Germany accounted for 44.6% of imported pork, followed by Spain at 20.2%, and South Africa at 1.6%. …
Namibia lacks pig vetsThe Namibian
… On 29 July, Spain’s National Intelligence Service (CNI) told Moroccan and Ceuta authorities that social media groups were encouraging migrants to cross the following day. …
Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surgeThe Namibian
… A child in Spain breathes Spanish, a child in France, French. Their cartoons, their radio, their playground quarrels, their first love letters, all unfold in the same language that will one day be spoken in their examinations, their job interviews and their parliaments. …
The Language We Learned to Dream InThe Namibian
… Spain’s Alcaraz, seeded second in his first tournament since a wrist injury forced him to the sidelines in April, got off to a sluggish start but finished in convincing fashion in a 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 victory over 72nd-ranked Jaime Faria of Portugal. …
Alcaraz rallies to reach US Open third round, Sabalenka storms throughThe Namibian
… His second South Africa contract runs until the 2030 World Cup in Morocco, Portugal and Spain. …
Mosimane confirmed as South Africa coach after delayThe Namibian
… The 39-year-old forward who won the World Cup in 2022 and dragged his nation to the final in the United States only to lose to Spain, said the decision had been painful. …
It ‘hurts’ says Messi as he retires from international footballNamibia has recorded no reported illness linked to a recalled batch of Nestlé NAN Special Pro HA infant formula, despite concerns over possible contamination with cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus. The health minister said the recall was precautionary, but warned that potential consequences could be serious because the affected population involves infants.
15 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia has recorded no reported illness linked to a recalled batch of Nestlé NAN Special Pro HA infant formula, despite concerns over possible contamination with cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus. The health minister said the recall was precautionary, but warned that potential consequences could be serious because the affected population involves infants.
15 hours ago · The Namibian →
Dama FC forward Delton Tshipa (16), the club's young player of the season and top goalscorer in the MTC Hopsal U17 competition, has joined SD Huesca for a two-week training and assessment programme as part of Dama FC's initiative to expose young talent to international football environments.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain will host Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday as multiple Ballon d'Or nominees from both teams compete; PSG has 10 nominees including last year's winner Ousmane Dembele, while Barcelona has three including last year's runner-up Lamine Yamal and 2024 winner Rodri.
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 →
The annual European Union Film Festival runs from 20 October to 19 November at Goethe-Institut Namibia with weekly screenings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The festival features films from eight EU member states—Finland, France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, Estonia, and Poland—with Ireland opening the event.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's senior women's inline hockey team opened the World Championships in Paraguay with victories against the United States, Chile, Mexico and Brazil, including a dramatic 3-2 win over the top-ranked USA in extra time.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Lionel Messi ended his 21-year international career for Argentina on Tuesday with an emotional final match in Buenos Aires, scoring his 126th international goal in a 3-0 victory over Benin and telling fans that the gruelling World Cup campaign and his late father's illness influenced his decision to retire.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain defeated Croatia 2-1 in Split to maintain an unbeaten record and secure a top-two finish in Nations League Group A3. England beat the Czech Republic 3-0 at home to stay second, three points behind Spain.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has been ranked 90th out of 110 economies in the World Economic Forum's 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index, with a score of 3.50 points out of seven, down seven places from its 2024 ranking. The index measures factors and policies enabling sustainable travel and tourism development, not direct tourism performance such as arrivals or revenue.
5 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Spain defeated the Czech Republic 3-1, recording their 41st consecutive unbeaten game, while England overwhelmed Croatia 7-0 in Nations League matches on Saturday. Harry Kane scored twice to bring his international tally to 89 goals, and Jude Bellingham also netted in England's commanding display.
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →
India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in a T20 cricket final at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 61 and Tilak Varma 51 not out in India's 211-6, while Pakistan managed 192-6. South Korea's Tom Kim also won the men's golf gold medal at the Games.
3 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has warned that Africa must break from short-term planning and take greater control of its development agenda to convert its natural resources, youth population, and emerging industries into inclusive economic growth. She called for governments to fundamentally rethink how they plan, govern, and execute development programmes at the Africa's Future Conference 2026 in Windhoek.
2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
World champions Spain beat Croatia 4-1 at home in Seville during the UEFA Nations League, with Lamine Yamal scoring twice. England also won in the Czech Republic, with Harry Kane on the scoresheet.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Kylian Mbappe scored France's only goal in a 1-0 UEFA Nations League win over Turkey in Zinedine Zidane's first game as coach on Friday, but suffered a left knee injury and was substituted. Zidane said Mbappe overextended his knee while shooting and will likely return to Real Madrid for treatment.
26 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's pig producers say the sector lacks veterinarians specialising in pigs, which could challenge growth as local producers currently supply about 41% of pork consumed in Namibia. Industry leaders suggest farmers can manage health risks through vaccination and biosecurity, and that general veterinarians and South African specialists can still assist when disease problems arise.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Spanish intelligence alerted Moroccan and Ceuta authorities on 29 July of social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the next day, according to declassified government documents. The revelations contradict Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's claim that tens of thousands of migrants entering on 30–31 July were unpredictable, though opposition parties say the government misled Spaniards about the scope of the warning.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An essay examines how children educated in English-medium schools in urban areas have an advantage over rural children who learn in mother tongues like Oshiwambo, arguing that assessment gaps reflect exposure rather than intelligence.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, seeded second and returning from a four-month wrist injury layoff, defeated Portugal's Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the US Open third round. Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced with a commanding performance.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football after Argentina lost to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The 39-year-old said the decision was painful but right, noting he always gave everything for his country.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An editorial argues that Memoranda of Understanding do not constitute binding agreements and typically bypass parliamentary scrutiny, and that Namibia should focus on measurable economic outcomes rather than ceremonial "signing" events with other countries.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Matthew Brennan claimed his second stage win of the Vuelta a España in stage five, holding off Jordi Meeus in a bunch sprint finish. General classification leader Tadej Pogacar maintained his red jersey and a 3min 21sec lead over compatriot Primoz Roglic in second place.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea manager, defeating Fulham 3-2, with Morgan Rogers scoring on his debut after a £117 million transfer from Aston Villa. Joao Pedro opened the scoring within 31 seconds, though Chelsea conceded twice due to keeper errors but held on for victory.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A truck carrying Exo Vodka Energy Mix crashed and caught fire near Otavi, and residents who collected and drank the recovered cans became sick and sought treatment at Otavi Health Centre. A fight broke out among intoxicated patients at the clinic, leaving one man injured.
22 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Hansi Flick begins his third season at Barcelona after winning back-to-back La Liga titles, with the club aiming for domestic dominance and Champions League success. Barcelona have acquired Rodri from Manchester City while losing Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, reshaping the attacking unit as they look to address defensive vulnerabilities.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri has completed his move to La Liga champions Barcelona from Manchester City on a deal running until 2030, with the transfer value reaching 76.5 million euros including bonuses after two failed bids.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Rundu residents and leaders have opposed a proposed N$100 300 trip for mayor Andreas Jikerwa to attend the 15th Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona from 3 to 5 November, arguing the funds should address the town's challenges instead. The Rundu chief executive said the submission remains under consideration by the management committee and full council before final approval is sought from the line minister.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Uefa, Concacaf and AFC issued a joint letter criticizing Fifa president Gianni Infantino, declaring that football "belongs to no individual" and stating that leadership is not a possession. The letter came after Infantino launched and then withdrew a plan to bring private investment into Fifa competitions, drawing scathing criticism from multiple confederations.
10 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Cape Town's draft Short-Term Letting By-Law reclassifies Airbnb-style rentals as commercial, raising rates and requiring registration. The policy aims to address competition for inner-city housing between foreign visitors and local renters, with Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis agreeing that full-time short-term rental operators should face the same regulatory requirements as hotels.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for "united action" on border security following the influx of tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, with Spain estimating about 69,500 migrants have now returned to Morocco. The incident has strained EU relations, prompting Italy to temporarily suspend the Schengen arrangement with Spain, and triggering emergency talks among EU interior ministers.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →