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2018-05-182026-09-20

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  1. March 2026
  2. The Namibian

    THE AILONGA STORY Anita, a Finnish missionary, and Salatiel, an exiled theological seminary student, met in Tanzania in 1967.

    Faith and Liberation: The story of Salatiel and Anita Ailonga in exile
  3. Informanté

    Participating countries include Namibia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa and Tanzania.

    Namibian Navy hosts SADC Naval Pentathlon in Walvis Bay
  4. New Era

    DC and East Africa regions,” Quinn said. “In January 2026, we announced that Nedbank Group had submitted an offer to acquire around 66% of the entire issued share capital of NCBA, one of East Africa’s most prominent financial institutions, operating across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania

    Nedbank  clients  embrace digital  channels …70% NAR clients dominate digital space
  5. The Namibian

    Departures were also recorded of citizens of several other nations, including Kenya (four), Congo (Brazzaville) (three), Nigeria (two), Tanzania (two), and Cameroon (two).

    Nearly 400 foreigners exit Namibia under immigration amnesty
  6. February 2026
  7. New Era

    He realised futsal was more than just a hobby when he featured in the first two legs of the AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania.

    Personality of the Week – Usurua: From penalty save to futsal dreams
  8. New Era

    The list showed that Seychelles took up the number one spot, followed by Tanzania, Eswatini, Burkina Faso and South Africa.

    Navigating stormy fermented waters
  9. The Namibian

    With the Under-19 Women’s Cricket World Cup qualifiers taking place in Tanzania this year, the initiative came at a crucial time as head coach Francois van der Merwe and his team looked to build a strong, competitive squad.

    Capricorn vows support for women’s cricket
  10. Informanté

    President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania highlighted the importance of African-led research and innovation, pointing to national investments in advanced malaria technologies and scientific institutions working on new approaches to interrupt transmission.

    AU heads call for sustainable financing as malaria threat looms
  11. Informanté

    Ten foreign military attachés and advisers from Angola, Botswana, Brazil, China, Cuba, Russia, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe paid the courtesy call.

    Military attachés meet NDF Chief
Tourism & Environment

African wild dogs complete record 4,000km trek for mate

The News

Three brother African wild dogs travelled 4,000km across Zambia in search of breeding partners, setting a record for the furthest dispersal distance recorded for any African land mammal. Scientists say the journey demonstrates wildlife can travel vast distances despite human pressures, though other wild dogs in the study died in illegal snares.

17 September 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 17 September

  1. African wild dogs complete record 4,000km trek for mate

    Three brother African wild dogs travelled 4,000km across Zambia in search of breeding partners, setting a record for the furthest dispersal distance recorded for any African land mammal. Scientists say the journey demonstrates wildlife can travel vast distances despite human pressures, though other wild dogs in the study died in illegal snares.

    17 September 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Desert Jewels seek first World Cup qualification in 35 years

    Namibia's netball team heads to the Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi aiming to qualify for the Netball World Cup for the first time since 1991, with the 2027 tournament returning to Sydney. The Desert Jewels, ranked fifth in Africa and 14th globally, will compete in a pool with South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Tanzania, with the top two teams in each pool advancing to semifinals.

    16 September 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 10 September

  1. Brave Warriors face Russia friendly and Afcon qualifiers

    Namibia's national football team will play three matches in 10 days at the end of September and early October: two Afcon 2027 qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville and Comoros, and an international friendly against Russia in Yekaterinburg on 3 October. Coach Collin Benjamin said the Russia match would provide valuable experience against high-class opposition after a six-month break.

    10 September 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Namibian referee officiates FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup match

    Namibian referee Antsino Twanyanyukwa has been appointed to officiate at the ongoing FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland, where she refereed a match between Japan and New Zealand on Sunday. The appointment adds to her 2026 international assignments, which have included the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

    8 September 2026 · New Era

Monday 7 September

  1. Namibia's president extends condolences to Tanzania over first gentleman's death

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has conveyed Namibia's condolences to Tanzanian president Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, first gentleman Hafidh Ameir, who died at a Zanzibar hospital from a heart condition. Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed solidarity with Tanzania and acknowledged the shared history of friendship between the two nations.

    7 September 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Tanzania's First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan dies at 76

    Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Tanzania's First Gentleman, has died at age 76 from a heart condition at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar. Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi announced the death and extended condolences to the President and people of Tanzania.

    7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer

  3. Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for economic liberation phase

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians, particularly youth, to take responsibility for the country's economic future, saying Namibia has entered the "second phase" of its struggle after achieving political independence. She stated that political independence marked one phase while economic liberation represents the next phase of the struggle.

    7 September 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Namibian president attends Zambian leader's second-term inauguration

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah joined regional and international leaders in Lusaka for the inauguration of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema for his second five-year term. Hichilema pledged to shift his administration's focus from economic stabilisation to growth and expanding opportunities.

    1 September 2026 · Informanté

Monday 31 August

  1. PDM leader Venaani honors late liberation veteran Shityuwete

    McHenry Venaani has paid tribute to Helao Shityuwete, a liberation struggle veteran and former Robben Island political prisoner who died at 92. Venaani described Shityuwete as a courageous and humble Namibian whose sacrifice for the country's freedom, from his work at Walvis Bay docks through military service and imprisonment, should be remembered as part of Namibia's history.

    31 August 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Anti-apartheid activist Helao Shityuwete dies at 92

    Helao Shityuwete, a former Robben Island political prisoner who spent 18 years imprisoned during the liberation struggle, died on Saturday. His death leaves Betuel Nuunyango as the only surviving member of the group of 37 Namibian nationalists incarcerated on Robben Island in the 1960s.

    31 August 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 30 August

  1. Equinor acquires stake in Namibia offshore oil exploration

    Norwegian energy major Equinor has acquired a 17.4% participating interest in Petroleum Exploration Licence 90 (PEL 90) offshore Namibia and expressed optimism about the potential for a significant oil discovery in the Orange Basin, with a drill-ready prospect scheduled for testing later this year.

    30 August 2026 · Informanté

Friday 28 August

  1. Danish adventurers walk across Africa for clean water

    Danish adventurers Jonathan Jakobsen and Charlie Christensen are walking across Africa to raise awareness and funds for clean water projects in rural communities. They have walked more than 15,000 kilometres through more than 25 countries, with their journey recently bringing them to Namibia.

    28 August 2026 · New Era

  2. Namibia's U/19 women cricketers head to Tanzania qualifier

    Namibia's U/19 women's cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles, will compete in the Women's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers in Tanzania from 30 August to 5 September 2026, with the tournament winners securing qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Bangladesh and Nepal.

    28 August 2026 · New Era

Thursday 27 August

  1. SADC forecasts below-normal rainfall for dry season

    The 33rd Southern African Regional Climate Outlook Forum warns that most SADC countries, including Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia, will likely receive below-normal rainfall between October 2026 and March 2027, with above-average temperatures expected to compound water shortages and pressure on agriculture.

    27 August 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 24 August

  1. Ongwediva trade fair exceeds capacity, expansion urged

    The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair received 1,872 applications for exhibition space in its 25th edition but could only accommodate 485 exhibitors, prompting President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to call for expansion of the venue. The President noted the fair has grown from a local authority exhibition into a major platform for trade promotion and enterprise development.

    24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Sunday 23 August

  1. 1,872 applications highlight need to expand Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for expansion of the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre after 1,872 businesses applied for exhibition space but only 485 could be accommodated at the 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair.

    23 August 2026 · Informanté

Friday 21 August

  1. 487 exhibitors gather for 25th Ongwediva Trade Fair

    The 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair opens with 487 exhibitors, including 36 international participants from seven African countries. The milestone event is expected to draw visitors and businesses, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officiating the official opening on Sunday, 23 August.

    21 August 2026 · Informanté

  2. Namibian boxer Nghutenanye fights for vacant WBO title

    Fillemon Nghutenanye will face Berland Robles of the Philippines for the vacant WBO Global flyweight title at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort on 19 September. The 31-year-old has a professional record of 14 wins, two draws, and one defeat.

    21 August 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 19 August

  1. SADC summit endorses industrialisation, trade and regional integration agenda

    At the 46th SADC summit in Durban, Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and other regional leaders adopted commitments on industrialisation, infrastructure development, agricultural transformation, critical minerals, and regional trade. The summit theme centred infrastructure, agriculture and critical minerals as priorities for building a competitive, climate-resilient and inclusive SADC region.

    19 August 2026 · Informanté

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Namibia, Tanzania strengthen military ties through commanders' exchange

    Namibia and Tanzania have reaffirmed their commitment to defence cooperation following a five-day exchange visit by Tanzania's Land Forces Commander and his delegation from 3 to 7 August. Namibian Army Commander Major General Aktofel Nambahu emphasised the need for African militaries to strengthen cooperation in addressing transnational organised crime, violent extremism, cyber threats and climate change effects.

    11 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Sunday 9 August

  1. Pitso Mosimane to become South Africa football coach

    Pitso Mosimane is set to succeed Hugo Broos as coach of South Africa's national football team, pending salary negotiations. The 62-year-old South African, previously fired from the role in 2012, has since coached Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly in Egypt, and clubs in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iran.

    9 August 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 8 August

  1. Livestock exports surge: cattle up 47%, sheep up 58%

    Live cattle exports increased by 47.4% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, while live sheep exports rose by 58.1% year on year, the Minister of Agriculture announced at the Aminuis Annual Agricultural and Industrial Show in Omaheke Region.

    8 August 2026 · Informanté

  2. Political parties oppose Damaseb's nomination to Tanzania inquiry

    Political parties have called on deputy chief justice and judge president Petrus Damaseb to reject his nomination to serve on Tanzania's post-election violence commission of inquiry. Job Amupanda and the Independent Patriots for Change cite concerns over the process, Namibia's silence on alleged human rights abuses, and international criticism of previous Tanzanian inquiries, arguing that Damaseb's participation could lend credibility to a commission of uncertain independence.

    8 August 2026 · The Namibian

  3. Namibian learner selected for Arctic expedition aboard Russian icebreaker

    Tironenn Amutenya Kadhikwa from Namibia has been chosen from nearly 5,000 candidates across 22 countries to join Rosatom's 2026 Icebreaker of Knowledge programme aboard a Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker, embarking on a 10-day voyage to the North Pole and Franz Josef Land.

    8 August 2026 · Informanté

Friday 7 August

  1. Has Africa preserved Samora Machel's vision of struggle?

    An analysis argues that while African nations invoke the slogan "A Luta Continua" ("The Struggle Continues") at celebrations and rallies, they often treat it as ceremonial rhetoric rather than as a philosophy for building prosperous, just, and self-reliant nations—the deeper meaning Samora Machel intended when he warned that defeating colonialism would be easier than creating lasting institutional and economic strength.

    7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Thursday 6 August

  1. AR criticises nomination of judge to Tanzania inquiry commission

    The Affirmative Repositioning movement has criticised the Namibian government's decision to nominate Judge President and Deputy Chief Justice Petrus Damaseb to serve on a Tanzanian Presidential Commission of Inquiry into violence following Tanzania's October 2025 general election. AR accuses the authorities of compromising judicial independence and enabling a political whitewash of alleged human rights abuses.

    6 August 2026 · Informanté

  2. Opposition parties criticize deputy chief justice's Tanzania inquiry role

    Opposition parties AR and IPC have accused the Namibian government of compromising judicial independence by nominating deputy chief justice Petrus Damaseb to serve on a Tanzanian Presidential Commission of Inquiry investigating post-election violence. AR contends the nomination was a political act facilitated through government channels rather than proper judicial cooperation.

    6 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Deputy Chief Justice Damaseb joins Tanzania election violence inquiry

    Namibia's Deputy Chief Justice Petrus Damaseb has been nominated to serve on a Tanzanian presidential commission of inquiry investigating violence that followed Tanzania's October 2025 general elections, following a request from Tanzanian authorities for a Namibian High Court judge to join the commission.

    5 August 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Namibia's deputy chief justice investigates Tanzania election violence

    Petrus Damaseb, Namibia's deputy chief justice, has been nominated to serve on a Tanzanian presidential commission of inquiry investigating post-election violence following Tanzania's 2025 general elections. The Judicial Service Commission said Damaseb's judicial and administrative experience made him suitable for the sensitive role, and arrangements will be made to ensure his Namibian judicial duties continue without disruption.

    5 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

  3. Capricorn Eagles advance despite T20 final loss to Uganda

    Namibia's women's cricket team won all six group matches in the Capricorn Women's T20 Quadrangular tournament but fell short in the final, losing to Uganda by 17 runs while reaching 129/6 in chase of 146. Despite the loss, Namibia won two matches each against Uganda, Hong Kong and Tanzania, with captain Sune Wittmann claiming the batter of the tournament award (238 runs at 47.60 average) and Mekelaye Mwatile winning both bowler of the series (8 wickets at 5.65 economy rate) and player of the series awards.

    5 August 2026 · The Namibian

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