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  1. June 2025

  2. The Namibian

    … The US state department says secretary of state Marco Rubio had a meeting with United Kingdom (UK) foreign secretary David Lammy in Washington DC yesterday, for talks expected to focus on Iran. …

    Trump approves Iran attack plan buthas not made final decision, reports say
World & Region

Italy cancels Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security

The News

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 →

Monday 1 June

  1. Italy cancels Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security

    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 →

Friday 29 May

  1. Johan Corné Greyling reflects on Namibian rugby career

    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 →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Famous Brands SADC profit drops amid weak regional spending

    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 →

Monday 18 May

  1. David Beckham becomes Britain's first billionaire sportsman

    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 →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Iceland minister blames Namibia for Fishrot scandal

    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 →

  2. Rod Temperton: British songwriter behind Michael Jackson's hits

    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 →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Renewable energy now cheapest electricity source globally

    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 →

Friday 8 May

  1. Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship traced to multiple countries

    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 →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Two arrested in UK for helping asylum seekers fake gay claims

    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 →

Monday 4 May

  1. Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship

    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 →

  2. Namibia must choose to stop preventable road deaths

    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 →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. DNA legal process confirms British soldier paternity in Kenya cases

    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 →

Monday 27 April

  1. Iceland finance minister attributes Fishrot corruption to Namibia alone

    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 →

  2. Icelandic artist creates fake Alda Seafood apology over Fishrot

    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 →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. UN votes slave trade a crime against humanity, boosting Namibia reparations calls

    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 →

Friday 17 April

  1. Opinion: Is parliamentary disorder a political strategy?

    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 →

  2. Savanna Beef Processors to export to Europe in April

    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 →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Namibian banks deny fraud refunds despite rising losses

    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 →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. UN passes slavery resolution as crime against humanity

    The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on 25 March declaring the transatlantic slave trade and system of chattel slavery "the gravest crime against humanity," with 123 votes in favour, three against, and 52 abstentions. Ghana led the effort, which marks a shift in global discourse from historical remembrance to institutional accountability and reparatory justice, though major nations including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and EU members abstained, reflecting continued international unease about acknowledgment and potential liability.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. African health worker migration rooted in colonial power structures

    A health education researcher argues that the migration of healthcare workers from poorer to wealthier countries is not simply driven by individual choice, but is shaped by colonial legacies and global inequality. Solutions require African governments to invest in local retention and working conditions, while high-income countries must reduce reliance on international recruitment and reform global knowledge hierarchies that devalue non-Western expertise.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. France and UK plan separate peacekeeping mission for Hormuz

    France and Britain will organize a "peaceful multinational mission" to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, separate from the warring parties, French President Emmanuel Macron announced. The UK confirmed it will not join the US naval blockade of the strait announced by Trump.

    14 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Savanna Beef receives export abattoir certificate, begins full-scale slaughter

    Savanna Beef has received an export abattoir certificate from the Ministry of Agriculture, enabling it to export deboned chilled and frozen beef cuts to the UK, EU, and EFTA countries. The company aims to slaughter 50,000 cattle locally each year that would otherwise be exported as weaners to South African feedlots, aligning with Namibia's "Growth at Home" vision and creating around 240 jobs when at full operation.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 April

  1. Savanna Beef wins export approval to UK, EU, EFTA markets

    The Ministry of Agriculture has approved Savanna Beef Processors to export beef to the United Kingdom, European Union and EFTA countries, with the company planning to slaughter about 50,000 head of cattle per year. The export certificate, valid until April 2027, marks a major milestone after three years of effort.

    10 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 9 April

  1. AI health chatbots fail to improve patient self-diagnosis

    A study found that people using AI chatbots were less likely to correctly identify medical conditions and no better at determining where to seek care than those using conventional sources. While the chatbots possess medical knowledge and can pass licensing exams, real-world use suffers from communication failures between humans and machines, such as users missing mentioned diagnoses or providing incomplete information.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. US and Iran agree to conditional two-week ceasefire

    US president Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran conditional on shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi saying Tehran will agree if attacks against Iran are halted. Oil prices fell sharply following the announcement, and Pakistan has invited both sides for talks in Islamabad on Friday.

    8 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 6 April

  1. Iran war pushing UK funeral costs above inflation rate

    Rising global gas prices stemming from the Middle East conflict are driving up funeral costs in Britain, particularly cremations which rely heavily on gas, with average funeral costs rising 1.3% since January—outpacing the 0.1% monthly inflation rate and the 3% annual inflation rate.

    6 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 5 April

  1. Middle East conflict pushes up costs for British fish and chips

    Rising diesel and energy prices triggered by the Middle East war are hitting British fishermen and fish and chip shop owners, forcing them to absorb higher costs or risk losing customers already facing economic pressures. Industry leaders cite soaring fuel, fish, and fertiliser prices alongside supply disruptions from Ukraine and stricter fishing rules as threats to the sector.

    5 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 3 April

  1. Universal health coverage plan lacks realistic funding strategy

    An editorial argues that while Namibia's goal of universal free healthcare is commendable, the government's N$16 billion upgrade proposal cannot succeed without new revenue streams or a hybrid insurance model, given that public hospitals already struggle with overcrowding, medicine shortages, and infrastructure deficits. The author warns that expanding access without addressing these systemic challenges risks creating a free but overstretched system.

    3 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 April

  1. NATO's cohesion weakens as US shifts priorities to China

    According to a Higher School of Economics analysis, NATO is experiencing structural fractures as the US under Trump repositions from European leadership to a demanding hegemon role focused on China containment, while questioning allies' territorial integrity and reducing Ukraine support. European members now doubt the credibility of US nuclear guarantees and seek alternatives, though a unified European defence remains politically unrealistic, suggesting the alliance will persist but with reduced cohesion and interest-driven rather than collective cooperation.

    2 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Israel plans permanent control of southern Lebanon buffer zone

    Israel's defence minister announced that after the war with Hezbollah ends, Israel will maintain military control over a swath of southern Lebanon extending to the Litani River, and will demolish houses in border villages. Lebanon's government and international critics including the UN, Canada, and European nations have condemned the plan as an illegal occupation and collective punishment.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian →

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