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The Namibian
… The United States of America, United Kingdom, France and The Netherlands similarly formed part of the biggest sources of tourists to Namibia.In terms of the purpose of visit, 47.5% of tourists visited Namibia for holiday and leisure. …
Statement by Environment and Tourism Minister Indileni Daniel at the Launch of Tourist Statistical Report 2024The Namibian
… The United States, United Kingdom, France and The Netherlands also featured strongly. …
Tourism rebounds as a million visitors arriveThe Namibian
… NO LONGER ‘AFRICA LIGHT’ In an unrelated development, we also made it onto an ignominious list of African countries that could be barred from entry to the United Kingdom, pending approval of certain conditions. …
Will Namibia Be Sidelined in New HIV Prevention Rollout?Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey' has driven a 700% increase in UK print sales of the original poem, with nearly 8,000 copies sold in one week. Audiobook versions have also entered top charts on Spotify and in the US, with Emily Wilson's 2017 translation particularly in demand.
3 hours ago · The Namibian →
Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey' has driven a 700% increase in UK print sales of the original poem, with nearly 8,000 copies sold in one week. Audiobook versions have also entered top charts on Spotify and in the US, with Emily Wilson's 2017 translation particularly in demand.
3 hours ago · The Namibian →
South Africa and France top their respective tables after the southern hemisphere Tests in the inaugural Nations Championship. The Springboks, New Zealand and other southern hemisphere nations will visit the northern hemisphere in November to play three Tests apiece before a grand final at Twickenham on November 27-29.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Médecins Sans Frontières says thousands displaced by anti-migrant violence are struggling to access healthcare, shelter and medication, while the South African government insists conditions at repatriation centres remain humane.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Labour MPs are nominating their next leader following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, with Andy Burnham the only MP to have announced his candidacy so far. Leadership candidates need nominations from 20% of Labour's 403 MPs and support from affiliated trade unions and constituency parties.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
WhatsApp will allow users to chat using unique usernames instead of phone numbers, rolling out over the next few months to three billion account holders. Username reservation begins this week; the feature is optional and limited to 35 characters, with exceptions for certain high-profile officials and celebrities.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
International tourist arrivals to Namibia fell 3.2% to 1,217,108 in 2025 from 1,257,093 in 2024, with the Environment Minister attributing the decline partly to safety concerns and crimes against tourists, particularly a 27.4% drop from Germany.
30 June 2026 · Informanté →
Over 470 fishing vessels operating under African flags are secretly controlled by foreign owners, with profits channelled through shell companies and offshore accounts, according to data compiled by Oceana. Namibia has 30 such foreign-beneficially owned vessels; the African Defence Forum reports the continent loses at least N$212.8 billion annually in its fishing trade, primarily through illegal and unreported fishing.
25 June 2026 · New Era →
Zambia and Zimbabwe have signed the Aviation Carbon Market Compact as part of the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA Eligible Emissions Unit (EEU) Supply, a global initiative to scale up carbon credits for international aviation. The alliance now includes 50 entities and aims to meet CORSIA's expected demand for 225–250 million carbon credits by spring 2027.
24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The African Union has declared 2026–2035 the Decade of Reparations and called for a global reparations fund to address colonialism and slavery; Reform UK responded by threatening visa restrictions for residents of African countries, including Nigeria and Ghana, demanding European accountability.
22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour Party leader and prime minister, saying he is not best placed to lead Labour into the next general election. He will remain as prime minister until a leadership contest concludes, with nominations opening 9 July and closing 16 July, and a new leader in place before parliament returns in September.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Young people in Namibia have strong interest in energy, engineering and technology careers but limited exposure to pathways into these fields. As the country expands oil and gas exploration and renewable energy projects, industry experts say a skilled local workforce is essential, and new initiatives are expected to connect students and graduates with career opportunities in the energy sector.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
An editorial argues that while Namibia needs to build domestic manufacturing capacity rather than rely on imports, the thousands of young people earning livelihoods through "Order With Me" import businesses should not be dismissed. The piece contends these entrepreneurs demonstrate innovation and market responsiveness, and government should support their transition toward higher-value activities rather than treating them as illegitimate.
15 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Italian authorities have barred concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott from taking place in Reggio Emilia in July, citing public order and security concerns following a request from the local Jewish community. The prefecture cited factors including the rapper's history of antisemitic comments, cancellations of his previous concerts in other countries, and the risk of counter-demonstrations.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Welwitschias and Falcons winger Johan Corné Greyling, who represented Namibia at three Rugby World Cups and earned 48 caps for his country, is Namibia's all-time top try scorer with 29 tries. He credits his evolution from speed-focused play as a younger player to a more technical and tactical approach as he aged.
29 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Famous Brands reported declining profits from SADC operations, with revenue from the region falling 6% to R423 million and operating profit dropping from R51 million to R29 million, driven by weakening consumer spending in Botswana, Zambia and other regional markets. In Namibia, the company operates Debonairs Pizza, Steers, Wimpy, Mugg & Bean, Fishaways and Milky Lane.
19 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Former Manchester United and England star David Beckham and his wife Victoria have a combined wealth of approximately £1.185 billion, making him Britain's first billionaire sportsman according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. Beckham, a co-owner of Inter Miami and brand ambassador for major companies, ranks second among UK's wealthiest sportspeople, behind Bernie Ecclestone's family.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Iceland's finance minister attributed the Fishrot scandal to corruption in Namibia rather than Iceland, a comment an Icelandic journalist and former Transparency International Iceland director calls emotional escapism rooted in "Icelandic exceptionalism"—a delusional belief that Iceland is inherently uncorrupt and that corruption is merely a "foreign infection."
13 May 2026 · The Namibian →
A new documentary explores the life of Rod Temperton, a British songwriter from Cleethorpes who wrote crucial tracks on Michael Jackson's breakthrough albums 'Off the Wall' and 'Thriller', the biggest-selling album of all time. Despite his major contributions to pop music, Temperton remained largely unknown and was called music's 'invisible man' because of his low profile.
13 May 2026 · The Namibian →
According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, utility-scale solar and onshore wind power now cost about US$40 per megawatt-hour globally in 2025, less than half the cost of new gas turbine plants at over US$100 per megawatt-hour, as renewable costs have fallen and fossil fuel prices have risen.
12 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Three passengers have died and four others medically evacuated from a cruise ship that sailed from Argentina a month ago carrying the Andes strain of hantavirus. Health authorities are tracing potentially exposed passengers who have travelled to countries including the UK, South Africa, the Netherlands, the US and Switzerland, but WHO stress the risk to the general public remains low.
8 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Two people have been arrested following a BBC undercover investigation into immigration advisers helping asylum seekers pretend to be gay to remain in the UK. The investigation revealed migrants were being instructed to obtain fake evidence to support asylum claims, prompting the home office to launch enforcement action.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Three people have died from a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The World Health Organisation reported one confirmed and five suspected cases aboard the vessel, which was travelling from Argentina to Cape Verde.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's road death rate of about 22 per 100,000 people—among the world's highest—is preventable if citizens collectively decide to prioritize safety over speed, alcohol, and impatience, citing examples from countries with much lower rates.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
A BBC World Service investigation reveals that 20 British military personnel and contractors have been identified as fathers of children born near a British Army base in Kenya; paternity has been legally confirmed in 12 cases, providing answers for children who were often unaware of their fathers' identities or had been told they were dead.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Iceland's finance minister Daði Már Kristófersson has said corruption in the Fishrot case reflects Namibia and not Iceland, following media coverage of Icelandic fishing company Samherji's operations. Namibian MP Rodney Cloete rejected the statement, arguing it ignores the role of foreign companies involved in the scandal.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Icelandic artist Oddur Eysteinn Friðriksson created a fabricated website and press release falsely claiming to be from Alda Seafood Holding, apologising for alleged corporate wrongdoing in Namibia linked to the Fishrot scandal. The spoof was designed as an artistic intervention to highlight issues of corporate accountability and freedom of expression, and misled at least two prominent Namibian daily newspapers.
27 April 2026 · Informanté →
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on 25 March recognising the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity, with 123 votes in favour and 52 abstentions. Namibian subject experts say the vote bolsters local calls for justice regarding colonial-era genocide and reparations, and could pressure countries such as Germany to reconsider responses to demands of Namibians affected by the 1904 to 1908 genocide.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece examines recent disruptions in Namibia's Parliament—including table-banging and xenophobic remarks—asking whether disorder functions as a deliberate political instrument to advance narrow interests rather than genuine democratic expression. The author draws on African political theory to suggest that weak institutionalization may enable actors to exploit confusion strategically.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Savanna Beef Processors, recently granted an export certificate, will send its first beef consignment to the United Kingdom, EU, and EFTA countries through Walvis Bay at the end of April, exporting matured deboned chilled/frozen beef cuts. The producer-owned facility aims to add value to Namibian livestock production and retain weaners domestically rather than see them exported live to South African feedlots.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian commercial banks have no policies to refund defrauded clients, even as the Bank of Namibia reports losses of over N$6 million monthly to fraud. Banks claim liability rests with customers who authorize transactions under deception, while victims say they have been denied compensation; international regulators in the UK and EU are moving to mandate refunds to fraud victims.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →