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2018-05-182026-08-05
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  1. June 2026

  2. Informanté

    Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is currently on an official visit to Tanzania, paid tribute to fallen freedom fighters at a memorial site in Kongwa, where eleven fighters from Southern African liberation movements are buried. …

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah pays tribute at memorial site in Kongwa

  3. Informanté

    Staff Reporter Namibia and Tanzania have signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, agriculture, defence, and the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). …

    Namibia, Tanzania sign key MoUs to strengthen bilateral ties

  4. The Namibian

    … Mozambique, Tanzania, Senegal, Mauritania and Angola each offer their own lessons about scale, timing, gas policy, infrastructure and state capability. …

    Oil Discovery Not the Real Achievement

  5. Informanté

    … Tanzania gave us shelter, love, and the chance to fight for our freedom. This is true friendship and African solidarity,” she said. …

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah returns to her exile home in Dar es Salaam

  6. New Era

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Saturday used her state visit to Tanzania to push for Africa’s economic liberation, urging countries to turn decades of liberation solidarity into trade, investment and job-creation. …

    Nam, Tanzania target economic freedom

  7. The Namibian

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Sunday visited the historic Kongwa military camp in Tanzania, a site that played a pivotal role in Namibia’s liberation struggle. …

    NNN revisits liberation struggle roots at Kongwa camp in Tanzania

  8. Windhoek Observer

    Eugenia Moche The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has criticised President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s state visit to Tanzania, accusing her of remaining silent on human rights abuses while celebrating economic ties with a government accused of extrajudicial killings, politica …

    IPC slams ‘public silence’ on Tanzania human rights abuses amid NNN’s state visit

  9. The Namibian

    Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 20 June 2026 Keynote Address by Her Excellency Dr. …

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Stronger Namibia–Tanzania Economic Cooperation

  10. The Namibian

    The Independent Patriots for Change says president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah should use her state visit to Tanzania to speak out against human rights abuses in the country. …

    IPC calls on Nandi-Ndaitwah to speak out for jailed Tanzanian opposition leader Lissu

  11. The Namibian

    … Hassan on Saturday described Nandi-Ndaitwah’s visit as a “homecoming”, recalling that the Namibian head of state spent a significant part of her life in Tanzania during the country’s liberation struggle.Addressing a joint press conference over the weekend, Nandi-Ndaitwah expresse …

    Nandi-Ndaitwah, Hassan sign economic, trade, mining deals
Politics

Namibia achieves first female leadership trio, book explores threats

The News

Namibia's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah became the fifth president and first woman to hold the office on 21 March 2025, alongside the country's first woman vice president Lucia Witbooi and first woman speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, making Namibia the first country with women in all three top leadership positions. The article discusses Linda Robinson's book 'Women in Power: Fighting for Democracy in an Age of Authoritarianism', which explores how misogynistic authoritarianism, digital disinformation and sexualised attacks are used to push women out of power.

18 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. Namibia achieves first female leadership trio, book explores threats

    Namibia's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah became the fifth president and first woman to hold the office on 21 March 2025, alongside the country's first woman vice president Lucia Witbooi and first woman speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, making Namibia the first country with women in all three top leadership positions. The article discusses Linda Robinson's book 'Women in Power: Fighting for Democracy in an Age of Authoritarianism', which explores how misogynistic authoritarianism, digital disinformation and sexualised attacks are used to push women out of power.

    18 hours ago · The Namibian →

Friday 31 July

  1. Windhoek's tourism challenge: gateway city or destination

    Tourism stakeholders note that many international visitors to Windhoek spend only one or two nights before heading to attractions like Sossusvlei, Etosha, Swakopmund or the Skeleton Coast, treating the capital mainly as a place to collect rental vehicles and gather supplies. The article suggests Windhoek has the ingredients for success—cleanliness, safety, ease of navigation, praised hospitality—but has struggled to become a destination in its own right, unlike gateway cities in other regional countries.

    31 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Navachab Gold Mine boosts Half Marathon sponsorship to N$1.5 million

    Navachab Gold Mine has increased its sponsorship of the 12th Navachab Half Marathon to N$1.5 million, with the race scheduled for 19 September targeting approximately 2,000 entries. The mine aims to grow the event into an international competition, with prize allocations rising from N$345,000 in 2025 to N$530,000 this year.

    30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. PM calls for youth skills investment at Eenhana Expo

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare urged government, the private sector, and communities to prioritise investment in young people as drivers of Namibia's economic future at the opening of the 16th Eenhana Expo, which is being held from 27 July to 1 August with about 100 local and international exhibitors.

    29 July 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Navachab Gold Mine invests N$1.5m in Half Marathon

    QKR Namibia/Navachab Gold Mine has committed close to N$1.5 million towards the 12th edition of the Navachab Half Marathon, increasing the race prize purse to nearly N$530,000 and aiming to transform the event into a bronze-label international road race within three to four years.

    29 July 2026 · New Era →

  3. Navachab Gold Mine increases half marathon sponsorship to N$1.5m

    QKR Namibia Navachab Gold Mine has increased its sponsorship of the Navachab Half Marathon to N$1.5 million for the event's 12th edition, with prize money allocation rising from N$345,000 in 2025 to N$530,000 this year. The mine aims to develop the race into an international competition featuring athletes from Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana and South Africa.

    29 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 27 July

  1. Capricorn Eagles unbeaten in Quadrangular Women's T20 series

    Namibia's Capricorn Eagles have won all four matches in the Capricorn Quadrangular Women's T20 series, including victories over Tanzania (twice), Uganda in a super over, and Hong Kong by five wickets, positioning them well to reach the final.

    27 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. More than 230 sheep farmers endorse producer-driven company

    Sheep farmers at a Livestock Producers Organisation indaba in Mariental unanimously agreed to establish a producer-driven company to improve farm profitability and increase producer participation in the livestock value chain. Founder shares will cost N$7500 per share, with Cirrus Capital appointed to implement the offering.

    27 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 23 July

  1. SADC pooled drug-procurement system stalled despite 2017 approval

    SADC governments spend billions on medicines and supplies, yet hospitals and clinics face shortages of essential drugs. A regional pooled procurement system, approved in 2017, would allow member states to combine purchasing power and negotiate better prices, but implementation remains slow nearly a decade later.

    23 July 2026 · New Era →

  2. Capricorn Eagles win opening two matches at T20 tournament

    Namibia's women's cricket team won their first two matches in the T20 Four Nations Tournament, defeating Tanzania by nine wickets and Uganda in a super over, to top the log.

    23 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Catnip lotion proves as effective as Deet mosquito repellent

    Trials in Uganda found that catnip lotion, made from the mint-family herb's nepetalactone chemical, proved just as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes. The finding is significant for malaria control in regions where commercial repellents are unaffordable, though the research raised no clarity on effects with local cats.

    16 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Trump policy lets 7,727 South African refugees into US

    The United States admitted 7,727 people as refugees over several months, nearly all from South Africa, under a Trump administration policy, while immigrants from other countries already legally in America have struggled to obtain work authorization and other benefits.

    14 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 12 July

  1. Lobito Corridor railway project focuses on DRC mineral exports

    The Lobito Corridor railway, linking mineral-rich DRC regions to Angola's port, is a key development focus for Angola, DRC, Zambia and partners including the US, which committed US$200 billion for infrastructure and pledged to mobilise an additional US$600 billion. The DRC's untapped mineral deposits are valued at over US$24 trillion.

    12 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 5 July

  1. African youth leaders discuss nuclear energy cooperation in Russia

    Young leaders from Africa and other regions participated in discussions on nuclear energy cooperation, education and sustainable development at the Obninsk NEW'26 International Youth Forum in Russia, including a meeting with Rosatom Director General and members of the Impact Team 2050 International Youth Council.

    5 July 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 4 July

  1. Okahandja grave incident reignites debate on ritual beliefs

    Reports that unknown individuals burnt a snake on the grave of one of three murder victims in Okahandja have revived debate about ritual practices, occult beliefs and "money medicine". The article notes that while graves, fire and snakes carry spiritual symbolism in African belief systems, there is no scientific evidence supporting such beliefs and incidents remain matters for criminal investigation.

    4 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Namibian striker Shalulile exits Mamelodi Sundowns after six years

    Namibian international Peter Shalulile has parted ways with Mamelodi Sundowns after his contract expired on 30 June, ending a six-year spell at the South African club. The 32-year-old striker leaves as one of the club's greatest forwards, having won multiple Premiership titles and domestic trophies since arriving from Highlands Park in 2020.

    2 July 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Disability rights advocate Muluti champions inclusion in Namibia

    Orben Muluti, chairperson of Namibian Organisation of Youth with Disabilities, has become one of Namibia's leading disability rights advocates, using leadership roles to push for greater inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and stronger partnerships between government and disability organisations. His work is guided by the principle that nothing about persons with disabilities should be decided without their voices.

    1 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. President highlights economic, reparations gains from Tanzania, Ghana visits

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said her State visit to Tanzania laid groundwork for stronger economic cooperation between the two countries, while a reparations conference in Ghana marked recognition of injustices from the transatlantic slave trade. She noted that although Namibia and Tanzania have strong political ties from the liberation struggle, the countries agreed to expand economic cooperation beyond current political solidarity.

    24 June 2026 · New Era →

  2. SADC reaffirms commitment to peace in Madagascar and DRC

    The Southern African Development Community held an Extraordinary Summit on 22 June 2026 to discuss developments in Madagascar and the Democratic Republic of Congo, reaffirming its commitment to regional peace and stability. The meeting welcomed the work of a Panel of Elders that conducted three missions to Madagascar between January and May 2026 to support peacebuilding and encourage inclusive national dialogue.

    24 June 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Former Kenyan justice minister blocked from entering Uganda

    Martha Karua, a leading Kenyan lawyer and former Justice Minister, was blocked from entering Uganda and ordered to return home while attempting to join a legal team defending detained opposition leader Kizza Besigye. Karua called the decision unlawful and politically motivated, arguing that as an East African Community citizen she should have entry rights, though Ugandan authorities have not provided a reason for the ban.

    23 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. President Nandi-Ndaitwah honours fallen fighters at Kongwa memorial

    During a State Visit to Tanzania, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah laid wreaths at the graves of three Namibian freedom fighters — Helena Amshira, Ismael Haindongo and Gabriel Shipa — at a memorial site in Kongwa where eleven fighters from Southern African liberation movements are buried. She also visited Kongwa Military Camp, SWAPO's first major training base established after Tanzania allocated it to the OAU Liberation Committee in 1964.

    23 June 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 22 June

  1. Namibia, Tanzania sign trade and defence cooperation MoUs

    Namibia and Tanzania have signed several Memoranda of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in trade, agriculture, defence, and small and medium-sized enterprises, following President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's three-day state visit to Tanzania. High-level talks between the two presidents covered trade, mining, regional integration, investment, agriculture and infrastructure development.

    22 June 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Namibia must build institutions to govern oil discoveries wisely

    An opinion piece argues that Namibia's real task is not to celebrate oil discoveries in the Orange Basin, but to develop the institutional, technical, and commercial discipline needed to govern them before project momentum shapes outcomes. Discovery creates only the possibility of achievement; the state must understand what resources it has found and govern them effectively before bad habits harden.

    22 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. President Nandi-Ndaitwah revisits exile home in Dar es Salaam

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah returned to the house in Magomeni, Dar es Salaam, where she lived from 1980 to 1986 as SWAPO's chief representative in East Africa, and met former neighbours who sheltered her during Namibia's liberation struggle.

    22 June 2026 · Informanté →

  4. Namibia, Tanzania strengthen economic ties through state visit

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited Tanzania to push for converting decades of liberation solidarity into trade, investment and job creation. She addressed a joint press conference and business forum, urging both countries to translate their strong political ties into tangible economic benefits for their citizens.

    22 June 2026 · New Era →

  5. President Nandi-Ndaitwah visits historic Kongwa liberation camp in Tanzania

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the historic Kongwa military camp in Tanzania during a state visit, where Swapo established its first major training and operational base in 1964. The president toured facilities including the dormitory of founding president Sam Nujoma and paid tribute to fallen Namibian freedom fighters at a memorial site.

    22 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  6. IPC criticises president's silent visit to Tanzania over rights abuses

    The Independent Patriots for Change has accused President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of remaining silent on human rights abuses during a state visit to Tanzania, where the main opposition leader is imprisoned on a treason charge and UN experts have condemned extrajudicial killings and mass arbitrary detentions following the October 2025 elections.

    22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  7. President calls for stronger Namibia–Tanzania economic cooperation

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a keynote address at the Tanzania–Namibia Business Forum in Dar es Salaam, calling for enhanced economic cooperation between the two countries.

    22 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 21 June

  1. IPC urges Namibia's president to raise Tanzania opposition leader's detention

    The Independent Patriots for Change has called on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to publicly speak out against human rights abuses during her state visit to Tanzania, specifically demanding the release of Chadema opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who has been detained since April 2025 on a treason charge. The party cites a UN finding of unlawful detention and an American Bar Association assessment that the prosecution is politically motivated.

    21 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia, Tanzania sign trade and mining cooperation deals

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Tanzanian President Samia Hassan sealed several agreements aimed at boosting economic cooperation and regional integration, covering trade, agriculture, defence cooperation and the promotion of small and medium enterprises.

    21 June 2026 · The Namibian →

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