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The Namibian
Toting sub-machine guns and sometimes wearing masks as they drive along the streets of Uganda, members of an elite military unit are increasingly viewed as a private army to keep 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni in power – along with his ever-growing family dynasty. …
The ‘shadow army' helping Uganda's long-serving president keep an iron grip on powerThe Namibian
The US has reached bilateral deportation agreements with Honduras and Uganda as part of its crackdown on illegal immigration, according documents obtained by the BBC’s US partner CBS. …
US strikes deportation deals with Honduras and UgandaThe Namibian
… Botswana finished third, followed by Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Nigeria, Tunisia, Namibia, Ghana, Algeria, Burundi and Uganda, who are now relegated to Africa Group IV. …
Namibia concludes successful Billie Jean King CupThe Namibian
… Nigeria came second with two victories and one defeat, Ghana came third with one victory and two defeats, and Uganda came last with three defeats. …
Morocco, Botswana, Kenya fight for top spotThe Namibian
… They take each other on today to determine the group winner, while Ghana faces Uganda, with that loser going into the losers round-robin tournament. …
Namibia finds the going tough at BJK CupThe Namibian
… The 12 competing countries are Algeria, Botswana, Burundi, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Zimbabwe and the hosts, Namibia. …
Namibian tennis reaches new heightsThe Namibian
Namibia’s 2027 Rugby World Cup dream is still alive after the Welwitschias posted an emphatic 86-29 victory against the UAE in Uganda on Saturday. …
Namibia still in the huntThe Namibian
… up appearance alive. “We make so many mistakes, we let people in – we score, we let them in, we score, let them in – if we can manage the game better and be a bit more mature in the way we play, it’s going to be tough to beat us,” he said, after the convincing result at at Uganda …
Burger promises better after Namibia book Dubai berth with convincing play-off win over UAEThe Namibian
… There were a lot of reserve league players, while a lot of our players are still taking time off and a lot of them are with the national team in Uganda. …
Wanderers win JSB Club ChampsNamibia'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.
8 hours ago · The Namibian →
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.
8 hours ago · The Namibian →
A new WHO Global Status Report on Cancer warns that cancer is an increasing global crisis with the greatest growth expected in low- and middle-income countries. In Namibia, the report's ABC-DO study found significant disparities in breast cancer survival rates across racial groups, with white women at 84%, mixed-race women at 69%, and black women at 45%, linked to delays in diagnosis and treatment access.
16 July 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
A special police team has begun investigating the killing of Andile Mvuyelwa Somgxada, the Gauteng province leader of the anti-migrant group March and March, who was shot outside his home and died in hospital. The group's spokesperson attributed the killing to retaliation for its campaign against undocumented migrants, citing recent death threats against other leaders.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa says more than 53,000 foreign nationals have been deported or repatriated in five weeks since launching a "migration management" campaign, mostly from Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, amid anti-immigration protests demanding tighter border controls.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported confirmed Ebola cases increasing to 1,561 with 506 deaths, involving the Bundibugyo strain for which there is no approved vaccine or specific treatment. The majority of cases remain concentrated in Ituri Province, with transmission now confirmed across multiple health zones in a complex humanitarian and security environment.
7 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Eastern Africa Editors Society has demanded the withdrawal of military personnel from Ugandan media premises and the reopening of TV stations, newspapers and radio outlets closed by army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who stated he does not believe in a free press. EAES president Fitihawok Yewondwossen called the closures an assault on press freedom and democratic governance.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Uganda's leading independent media group, the Nation Media Group, says it is under "military siege" after the army chief ordered the closure of TV stations, newspapers and radio outlets, with armed soldiers stationed outside the Daily Monitor newspaper's headquarters in Kampala. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of president Yoweri Museveni, stated on X that he does not believe in a free press and that the outlets will not reopen without his permission.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing a growing Ebola outbreak with about 1,200 confirmed cases and 305 deaths, prompting the Africa CDC to urge construction of dedicated treatment centres. A French medical doctor recently returned from the DRC became Europe's first confirmed case and is now in isolation.
26 June 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale was found guilty of contempt of court for continuing construction of a US-funded 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility at a military base in Nanyuki despite a High Court order to halt the project. The facility has sparked protests in which three people died as police attempted to disperse demonstrators.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Southern African Development Community reaffirmed its commitment to supporting continental efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, while strengthening preparedness and response measures across the Southern African region. SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi participated in a High-Level Virtual Meeting of African Heads of State and Partners convened by the African Union to mobilise resources and coordinated action, which resulted in pledges of financial and in-kind support from African countries and development partners.
18 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian editorial criticizes President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's appointment of her nephew Chris Nghaamwa as adviser to attorney general Festus Mbandeka, arguing it amounts to creating a "shadow attorney general" that could usurp the AG's constitutional powers and feeds concerns about presidential relatives in government roles.
14 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Capricorn Group renewed its partnership with Cricket Namibia, extending sponsorship of women's cricket by N$1.2 million over the next two years. The company will continue as naming partner to the national women's team (Capricorn Eagles), the u19 team, girls cricket festivals, and girls schools league until May 2028.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Before investing in Namibia's Orange Basin, international oil companies assess not just geology but also government factors, with fiscal stability—assurance that tax rates and cost-recovery rules will not change—being the single most important requirement.
10 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Namcor acting managing director Maureen Hinda-Mbuende has criticised the government's award of a N$7.2 billion three-month fuel supply contract to Vitol, saying the deal is "counter-productive and monopolistic" and will damage the downstream fuel sector's long-term competitiveness. Hinda-Mbuende claims Namcor offered a cheaper deal and that Vitol's ownership of Shell and Engen service stations creates conflicts of interest that could harm competitors.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A deadly Ebola outbreak in Central Africa has claimed at least 61 lives and resulted in 359 cases, mostly in the Democratic Republic of Congo. South Africa's Border Management Authority says it has intensified screening and surveillance measures at ports of entry, including temperature checks and travel history interviews, to prevent the virus from entering the country.
7 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The US State Department is reportedly cutting visa-issuing consulates and embassies on the African continent, including Namibia's, according to the Associated Press. The closest remaining visa-processing hubs would be South Africa's consulates in Cape Town and Johannesburg, or Angola's Luanda consulate.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The rapid spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has prompted MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières) to warn of a deeply alarming situation, with the country as the epicentre of the outbreak and a few cases detected in Uganda.
1 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited Fabupharm, Namibia's only local pharmaceutical manufacturer, amid ongoing medicine shortages in public hospitals and clinics. The visit signals recognition that Namibia should pursue local solutions to strengthen pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity rather than relying heavily on foreign sourcing.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa-based Africa Bitcoin Corporation, listed on the NSX, plans to expand its Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund into Namibia in 2026, with investor roadshows already underway in Namibia and Botswana. The expansion reflects growing interest in alternative investments and digital assets across southern Africa, though Namibian regulators have maintained a cautious approach toward cryptocurrency investments.
27 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Jeremia Shaliaxwe, Salmi Nduviteko and Ottilie Aimwata represented Namibia at the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon in South Africa on Sunday following sponsorship from SanlamAllianz, after winning at the SanlamAllianz Coastal Marathon in Swakopmund on 25 April. Aimwata finished 156th overall and 2nd in the senior women's category, while Nduviteko placed 10th among female runners out of 6,910.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
A same-sex couple in Botswana has filed a court case seeking the right to marry after being told it was illegal when they attempted to register their intent at a local government office. Hearings are scheduled for 14 and 15 July; if successful, Botswana would become the second African country to legalise same-sex marriage after South Africa in 2006.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece questions whether African leaders have acted as a unified front to address the continent's problems as envisioned by Ghana's founding president Kwame Nkrumah at the 1963 founding summit of the Organisation of African Unity, and examines whether Africa has gained true control of its mineral wealth or remains dependent on external powers.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's health ministry confirmed there are no confirmed or suspected Ebola cases in the country, despite an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain spreading to major urban centres in the DRC and Uganda. The ministry has implemented heightened surveillance at all points of entry and is providing refresher training to frontline health workers.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Brave Warriors face Cameroon, Comoros and Congo in group G of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Cameroon are five-time African champions and ranked 45th globally, while Namibia are ranked 120th in the world and 31st in Africa.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Brave Warriors were placed in Group G of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers alongside Cameroon, Comoros and Congo Brazzaville. Head coach Collin Benjamin expressed confidence in the team's ability to compete, noting that success will depend on preparation, discipline and maintaining belief throughout the campaign.
20 May 2026 · New Era →
Bank of Namibia governor Ebson Uanguta visited Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda to strengthen cooperation and learn from other African central banks, focusing on financial systems, digital transformation, banking supervision, oil sector management and economic policy. The Bank of Namibia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rwanda's central bank on economic research, financial inclusion, digital transformation, sustainable finance, innovation and staff training.
20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia was placed in Group G of the 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers alongside Cameroon, Comoros and Congo Brazzaville. The top two teams from each group will qualify automatically for the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in June 2027.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia is part of a regional campaign to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations with South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, according to the interim secretary general of the Namibia Football Association. The NFA has expressed its intention to host, though discussions are still in early stages and the association is seeking government support.
19 May 2026 · New Era →