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The Namibian
… Ismaila Ibrahim is an offshore engineering entrepreneur, innovator, and business leader with international experience spanning the United Kingdom, United States, Africa, and Europe. …
Building the Next Generation of Energy Leaders in NamibiaWindhoek Observer
… In the United Kingdom, small businesses benefit from tax relief schemes and simplified reporting requirements. …
Support youth enterprise, but build It wiselyThe Namibian
… West has caused outrage for a string of antisemitic, racist and pro-Nazi comments that recently led to him being banned from entering the United Kingdom (UK). …
Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concernsThe Namibian
… To their credit, the Welwitschias are said to have dished out a spirited performance in their final group C match at Leicester City Stadium in the United Kingdom. …
‘Get up and go again’Windhoek Observer
… In the United Kingdom, difficult economic conditions also affected performance. Revenue declined 10% to R119 million, with the segment moving from a profit in the previous year to an operating loss of R10 million. …
Famous Brands profit declines in SADCThe Namibian
… That moves them into second place in the list of the United Kingdom’s wealthiest sportspeople, behind the family of ex-Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone, whose wealth was valued at £2 billion. …
David Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsmanThe Namibian
… Obviously, if this were France, the United Kingdom, Norway, or Sweden, our ministers would also line up to blame those people for the corruption that allowed our hard-working men to profit. …
‘Fishrot corruption is Namibian culture’The Namibian
… The story behind that success is partly down to a relatively forgotten songwriter from the British seaside resort of Cleethorpes. …
Michael Jackson and the ‘invisible man’ behind his successThe Namibian
… In Egypt, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom some wind-plus-storage projects have already fallen below the operating costs of existing coal and gas plants. …
Renewable energy now cheapest source of powerThe Namibian
… A huge operation is in place to trace people potentially exposed to the virus who have already taken flights home to numerous countries, including the United Kingdom (UK), South Africa, the Netherlands, the United States (US) and Switzerland. …
How worried should we be about hantavirus?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.
12 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.
12 hours ago · The Namibian →
The World Wide Fund for Nature's Living Planet Report shows average wildlife populations have decreased nearly three quarters over the last 50 years, with the greatest losses in Latin America and freshwater ecosystems. The report, titled 'The Science of Hope', argues that reversals are still possible through conservation efforts like fishing limits and habitat protection.
12 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Adidas is suing Australian fashion label White Fox in Federal Court, alleging that the company's four-striped clothing design is deceptively similar to Adidas's trademarked three-stripe logo. White Fox has denied the breach and plans to argue that other Australian brands also use similar decorative stripes.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Trump said the US moved its bombers from RAF Fairford in the UK because of threats to the base, with the Pentagon confirming about a dozen B-1s were removed to American home stations. Trump indicated the US knew who made the threat but did not identify them.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank of Namibia has granted Access Bank Namibia Limited a banking licence, effective from 2 October, authorising the Nigerian-owned bank to conduct banking business and provide services to the public in Namibia.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2025 Rugby World Cup kicks off October 1 in Australia with a record 24 teams playing over six weeks across seven cities, and more than 750,000 pre-sale tickets have already been sold from 135 countries.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Dr Vincent Brown, 65, is the first person in the UK to be charged over the 1994 Rwanda genocide. He is accused of being a leader or supervisor of violent acts that killed six people, including members of the Tutsi ethnic group, between April 6 and 13, 1994; he denies wrongdoing and was granted conditional bail with a £100,000 surety.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia detected Foot and Mouth Disease cases south of the veterinary cordon fence in the //Kharas region after 10 of 11 cattle samples tested positive. The government imposed an immediate nationwide suspension on movement, marketing, import and export of cloven-hoofed animals and their by-products.
25 September 2026 · New Era →
A Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak confirmed in the //Kharas Region on 23 September is expected to cost the economy about N$1.8 billion over 2026 and 2027 and reduce 2026 economic growth by 0.45 percentage points, with nationwide livestock movement restrictions disrupting farming, meat processing, and exports valued at approximately N$5.5 billion annually.
24 September 2026 · Informanté →
Micah Reddy, a South African journalist and African coordinator at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, has been released after being held in Djiboutian police custody from Saturday. He was detained together with his colleague and local fixer Kooki Mahmoud; the authorities claimed he lacked proper media accreditation, and both have since been released without charge.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South African journalist Micah Reddy, the African co-ordinator at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, was released from Djiboutian police custody after being held for four days; authorities had claimed he lacked proper media accreditation. His colleague and local fixer, Kooki Mahmoud, was also released without charge, and the Committee to Protect Journalists called the detention "unacceptable treatment."
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp says there is a growing conversation around introducing compulsory national service for young Namibians leaving school, a recurring policy debate that was a priority for former president Sam Nujoma. The article notes that while the idea is being reconsidered amid youth unemployment concerns, any programme must avoid militarisation and protect civil liberties.
20 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Mutjangatjike Ben Muundjua, known as 'Mutjanga Bena' and called the crown prince of oviritje, has left the Upambians group to pursue a solo career in the traditional Otjiherero-speaking music genre. He emphasizes authenticity and developing a distinctive sound that sets him apart from other oviritje artists.
19 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The sequel to the 1998 film stars Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest reprising their roles, with Joey King and Maisie Williams joining as the next generation of Owens witches. The film, directed by Susanne Bier and based on Alice Hoffman's 2021 novel, follows Sally's attempt to shield her children from a family curse that dooms an Owens woman's true love, with much of the story set in the United Kingdom.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Savanna Beef Processors, a producer-owned company, slaughtered and processed 12,603 cattle and paid N$267.95 million to producers from 27 August 2025 to 31 July 2026. After obtaining EU export certification on 7 April 2026, the company processed cattle for export markets, with the first frozen shipment sent to Rotterdam on 24 April 2026.
14 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A unit trust is a collective investment scheme in which many investors pool their money together and a professional fund manager invests it in shares, bonds, and other assets. This allows individuals to access diversified investments without needing large initial capital.
12 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A comprehensive government assessment reveals that illicit financial flows—through tax evasion, trade misinvoicing, corruption, and crime proceeds—cost Namibia approximately N$16.7 billion per year, equivalent to 9% of GDP and 16% of the government budget. Trade misinvoicing is identified as a major channel for illegal fund transfers.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Ndayola Ulenga's one-woman theatre performance 'KoKo: Patulula' returned to the stage for its second season at the Goethe-Institut Namibia, marking the institute's first play performance in its new building and Ulenga's final performance before beginning her masters studies in the United Kingdom. The performance explores her mother's childhood home and her father's experiences with the People's Liberation Army of Namibia during the apartheid era and liberation struggle.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian musician Elemotho Mosimane, now based in East Africa, will perform at the National Theatre of Namibia on Saturday for his first show in the country since 2022. He says the intimate venue calls for a laid-back approach, and plans to focus on his acoustic guitar and lyrics rather than dancing, mixing new songs with old favourites.
28 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A Windhoek Observer opinion piece argues that Namibian farmers face inherent disadvantages—vast distances, limited arable land, variable rainfall, and high input costs—that make them uncompetitive against subsidised regional and international producers, and calls for a deliberate national subsidy strategy rather than fragmented support.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A massive flash flood and mudslide on the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday killed at least 31 people and left hundreds missing, including more than 100 from India and 12 from the United Kingdom. Nepal's foreign minister says the flood may have been caused by an earthquake triggering an avalanche.
26 August 2026 · The Namibian →
SQL injection, a web vulnerability allowing attackers to manipulate databases through malicious commands inserted into login forms and search boxes, continues to expose organisations globally to data theft and operational disruption despite being well-understood for over two decades. Its persistence is attributed to weaknesses in security implementation, governance, and software development practices rather than lack of available defences.
24 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Archery Association of Namibia says its athletes have always been self-funded when travelling to international tournaments. The AAN vice president notes that suspended government grants have made distant competitions harder to attend due to flight and accommodation costs, causing reduced participation.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Ghana has tabled a UN resolution recognising transatlantic slavery as "the greatest crime against humanity" and hosted a reparations summit in Accra in June with delegates from around 80 countries, asserting that compensation from nations and institutions that benefited from slavery is overdue. The UK and US have resisted the reparations demands, though Ghana has been designated by the African Union as "champion for reparatory justice."
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian argues that government simultaneously practices state capitalism (awarding contracts to state-owned enterprises without competitive bidding) and 1980s-style market fundamentalism, exemplified by the Public Assets Management Agency's plan to commercialise public housing and issue 30-day eviction notices to retired civil servants.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade has confirmed that Namibian citizen Nguvi Mberirua, reported missing in London after a video of her appearing disoriented on a London underground train went viral, has been found and is in contact with her family. The ministry declined to disclose further details regarding her circumstances, citing privacy and welfare considerations.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
New research published in the New England Journal of Medicine, co-authored by Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz and others including Monica Geingos, finds that economic inequality rather than traditional measures like laboratory capacity is the strongest predictor of how countries respond to health crises, arguing that technical capacity alone is insufficient without addressing inequality.
5 August 2026 · Informanté →
The family of Namibian Nguvi Mberirua, who went viral on TikTok after appearing disoriented on a London metro train, says they are hoping for her safe return as efforts to locate her continue. The Namibian Ministry of International Relations and Trade is working to establish her last known location and assist her.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An analysis argues that parliament's ability to process legislation is a key indicator of constitutional health and institutional capacity, with the eighth parliament facing pressure to enact reforms on economic growth, public administration, and service delivery.
31 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →