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  1. September 2026

  2. Namibian Sun

    Miss NGO Namibia has opened applications for its next titleholder, beginning the search for the young Namibian woman who will represent the country at the 74th Miss World Festival in Tanzania in 2027.The announcement follows Namibia’s participation at the 73rd Miss World Festival …

    Miss NGO Namibia opens 2027 applications

  3. The Namibian

    … In their world cup qualifiers last year, they lost narrowly 1-0 to African powerhouse Morocco, and 3-1 to Niger, while they held Tanzania to a 1-1 draw. …

    Namibia face tricky encounter against Congo

  4. New Era

    … The match comes after Namibia produced another convincing performance yesterday, defeating Tanzania 62-36 in their third Pool 1 encounter. …

    Desert Jewels face SA in crucial final pool clash

  5. The Namibian

    … Playing against Tanzania, Namibia took the lead from the start, going 14-8 ahead at the end of the first quarter and 29-17 ahead at half-time. …

    World Cup dream one step closer

  6. New Era

    NAIROBI – Namibia’s Debmarine Desert Jewels will look to extend their winning run when they face Tanzania at 12h00 today in their third Pool 1 match at the Africa Netball Cup and Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Africa Regional Qualifiers in Nairobi. …

    Desert Jewels target Tanzania

  7. New Era

    … The fixture is particularly important in Pool 1, which also contains South Africa, Botswana and Tanzania. …

    Namibia face Zimbabwe in key clash….after winning opener

  8. The Namibian

    … His previous attempt at the title resulted in his only professional defeat when he lost on a split decision to Mchanja Yohana of Tanzania last year. …

    Nghutenanye wins title after opponent retires

  9. The Namibian

    … The United Nations Convention on Migratory Species identifies Africa’s longest migrations as wildebeest moving seasonally between Tanzania and Kenya in search of grazing and water covering more than 644km. …

    Wild dogs record 4 000km trek across Zambia in search of a mate

  10. The Namibian

    … Namibia, which is ranked fifth in Africa and 14th in the world, will compete in pool A against South Africa, Zimbabwe (fourth in Africa), Botswana (eighth) and Tanzania, which is unranked because they have not met the minimum threshold of international test matches required. …

    Desert Jewels aim to come full circle

  11. The Namibian

    … Namibia will compete in Group G of the Afcon qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville, Comoros and Cameroon, with the top two nations qualifying for the 2027 Afcon finals in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. …

    Busy schedule ahead for the Brave Warriors
Business

Namibia reports N$66.85bn investment across 28 projects

The News

Since taking office in March 2025, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has pursued international economic diplomacy across Africa, Asia, and the USA to attract foreign investment and open export markets. The international relations and trade ministry reported in September 2026 that it had facilitated 28 projects attracting N$66.85 billion in investment and associated with 9,343 permanent jobs.

2 November 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 2 November

  1. Namibia reports N$66.85bn investment across 28 projects

    Since taking office in March 2025, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has pursued international economic diplomacy across Africa, Asia, and the USA to attract foreign investment and open export markets. The international relations and trade ministry reported in September 2026 that it had facilitated 28 projects attracting N$66.85 billion in investment and associated with 9,343 permanent jobs.

    2 November 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 31 October

  1. Former deputy PM Amathila remembered for sanitation drive

    Libertina Amathila, Namibia's first woman medical doctor and former deputy prime minister, is recalled by colleagues for her work eliminating bucket toilets and supporting communities with limited access to basic services. Appointed deputy to PM Nahas Angula in 2005 under president Hifikepunye Pohamba, she retired from politics 16 years ago.

    31 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 30 October

  1. AI literacy emerges as critical employment skill for young Namibians

    Education deputy minister Dino Ballotti told a UNESCO-KFIT workshop in Windhoek that digital competence and AI skills are becoming mandatory for young Namibians entering the job market. Officials and tech entrepreneurs emphasize the need for youth to gain practical experience applying AI tools to local development challenges.

    30 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. PM urges accountability in public projects implementation

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called for greater accountability in implementing public projects, citing delays that deny communities employment opportunities. As of 30 September 2026, actual spending reached N$47.0 billion against a budget of N$87.9 billion, a 53.5% execution rate.

    28 October 2026 · The Villager →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Deputy Minister emphasizes classroom outcomes over equipment in digital education

    At the opening of UNESCO-KFIT's Cross-Country Workshop on "ICT Transforming Education in Africa" Phase III in Windhoek, Deputy Minister Dino Ballotti called on participants to measure digital transformation by real classroom impact—effective teaching and improved learning—rather than by devices delivered or schools connected. He warned that digital strategies must address the urban-rural digital divide in African education systems.

    27 October 2026 · Namibia Economist →

Sunday 25 October

  1. Nandi-Ndaitwah praises Pohamba's maternal healthcare contributions

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah honoured former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba at her memorial service, highlighting her work improving access to maternal healthcare for rural mothers through maternity waiting shelters and her decades of nursing and midwifery service.

    25 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 22 October

  1. Conservation efforts drive wildlife recovery across Southern Africa

    Protection measures including anti-poaching patrols and a global pause on commercial whaling have allowed humpback whale populations to recover to over 100,000, with a record 299 individuals spotted together off South Africa. Tanzania's 2024/2025 census counted 66,714 elephants, up over 20,000 from 2014, making it Africa's third-largest elephant holder.

    22 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Pohamba family confirms burial at Okanghudi next Saturday

    The Pohamba family confirmed that late former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba will be buried next Saturday at a family cemetery in Okanghudi village, Ohangwena region, following a memorial service on Friday. Pohamba died on Saturday evening in Windhoek at age 78.

    22 October 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba Served as Midwife

    Penehupifo Pohamba, who died aged 78 at a Windhoek hospital, worked as a midwife in Swapo's exile camps during the liberation struggle. Those she helped deliver, including Matilde 'Mboshono' Kulo born in 1981, remember her humanitarian commitment to ensuring women's survival during childbirth.

    20 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 19 October

  1. Namibia's fuel price pass-through moderate versus African peers

    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 →

Sunday 18 October

  1. Former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba dies at seventy-eight

    Penehupifo Pohamba, wife of Namibia's second president Hifikepunye Pohamba and First Lady from 2005 to 2015, has died aged 78. A trained nurse and midwife, she focused her public advocacy on maternal and child health, women's empowerment, vulnerable communities, and Namibia's HIV and AIDS response.

    18 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Monday 12 October

  1. 22-year-old Windhoek creator TateHalle juggles barbing, choreography, performance

    Theodor Nangolo, known as TateHalle, is a 22-year-old Windhoek-born mobile barber, dance choreographer, stage performer, and aspiring DJ who describes himself as an "all-round creative." Nominated for the MTC Content Creator Awards, TateHalle specialises in amapiano choreography and builds routines that he aims to be unique, accessible, and stage-strong.

    12 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Zambia prioritises Walvis Bay corridor for regional trade

    Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has identified the Walvis Bay–Ndola–Lubumbashi corridor as a strategic transport route to accelerate over the next five years, positioning the country as a regional transport and logistics hub. The government plans to improve border efficiency and facilitate trade and investment across the region.

    12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Namibia participates in 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania

    Namibia is participating in the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Arusha, Tanzania, from 5 to 9 October 2026, under the theme "Enhancing good governance and empowering communities through inclusivity, trust and opportunities for all." National Assembly Member Hon. Dr Peya Mushelenga said the participation reflects Namibia's commitment to multilateral diplomacy and the parliament's role in discussions on health, climate change, trade and other global issues.

    8 October 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Six SADC nations launch Vulture Safe Zone Alliance

    Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, South Africa and Tanzania launched the Vulture Safe Zone Alliance and guidelines at a virtual Global Flyways Summit on 11 September, responding to alarming declines in African vulture populations, which have plummeted by 80 to 97% over the last five decades due to poisoning, human-wildlife conflict, infrastructure collisions and habitat loss.

    8 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Namibia leads regional judicial administrators association

    Benhardt Kukuri, executive director of Namibia's Office of the Judiciary, has been elected chairperson of the Southern and Eastern Africa Judicial Administrators' Association (Seaja) for a two-year term, giving Namibia leadership of the regional body that works to improve court administration and support timely justice delivery across southern and eastern Africa.

    6 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 5 October

  1. Kukuri elected chairperson of regional judicial administrators association

    Benhardt Kukuri, executive director of the Office of the Judiciary, has been elected chairperson of the Southern and Eastern Africa Judicial Administrators' Association (SEAJAA) for a two-year term. The appointment gives Namibia an opportunity to strengthen judicial administration and institutional capacity across the region.

    5 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Namibia ranks 90th in global tourism development index

    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 →

Friday 2 October

  1. Zimbabwe businessman Wicknell Chivayo killed in helicopter crash

    Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, 43, and his wife Lucy Muteke were among six people killed when a helicopter crashed in the Marondera rural area east of Harare on Wednesday evening. The cause of the crash was not immediately known and investigations were under way.

    2 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 28 September

  1. Namibia qualifies for 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney

    Namibia secured qualification for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney by finishing fourth at the 2026 Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi, marking the Desert Jewels' first World Cup qualification since 1991. Uganda won the women's tournament, defeating South Africa 56-53 in the final.

    28 September 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Miss NGO Namibia opens applications for 2027 pageant

    Miss NGO Namibia has begun accepting applications for the next titleholder who will represent the country at the 74th Miss World Festival in Tanzania in 2027. The selection process will evaluate character, purpose, communication, leadership, preparation and contribution to society, not solely physical appearance.

    26 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Namibia opens Afcon 2027 qualifying against Congo in Gaborone

    The Brave Warriors begin their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign against the Republic of Congo in Gaborone, with both sides ranked closely (Namibia 121st, Congo 134th). Namibia is hampered by late withdrawals due to injuries and administrative issues, and must again play their home match outside the country due to lack of CAF-approved stadiums.

    24 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Desert Jewels face South Africa in Africa Cup final pool match

    Namibia's DebMarine Desert Jewels will face defending champions South Africa at 18h00 today in their final Pool 1 match of the Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi, Kenya. The match comes after Namibia defeated Tanzania 62-36 yesterday, keeping the team in contention for one of Africa's remaining places at the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027.

    23 September 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibia qualifies for Africa Cup netball semi-finals

    Namibia's Desert Jewels secured their third successive win at the Africa Cup in Nairobi, beating Tanzania 62-36 to qualify for the semi-finals and move closer to the 2027 Netball World Cup.

    23 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Desert Jewels face Tanzania in World Cup qualifier

    Namibia's Debmarine Desert Jewels took on Tanzania in their third Pool 1 match at the Africa Netball Cup and Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Africa Regional Qualifiers in Nairobi, having won their first two games against Botswana and Zimbabwe. The Desert Jewels defeated Zimbabwe 47-31 yesterday and are competing for one of two remaining African qualification places for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney, Australia.

    22 September 2026 · New Era →

  2. President calls for greater investment in Africa's water sector

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for greater investment in Africa's water sector, saying political commitments must translate into bankable projects and tangible results. A high-level panel on water investments for Africa has made an estimated US$10–12 billion in annual water investment pipelines available, with a target to add US$30 billion annually by 2030.

    22 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 21 September

  1. Namibia defeats Botswana, faces Zimbabwe in Cup

    The Debmarine Desert Jewels defeated Botswana 54-32 in their opening Africa Netball Cup match in Nairobi. Namibia will next face Zimbabwe, ranked 11th globally to Namibia's 14th, in a rematch of their recent competitive history.

    21 September 2026 · New Era →

  2. Nghutenanye wins WBO Global flyweight title by technical knockout

    Fillemon Nghutenanye won the vacant WBO Global flyweight title when his opponent, Bernand Robles of the Philippines, failed to come out for the fifth round after injuring his right hand. The fight was delayed by more than an hour before the bout; the promoter did not clarify the cause, though a source attributed it to a contract dispute.

    21 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 →

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