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The Namibian
… The resolution was adopted on 25 March with 123 votes in favour, and the United States (US), Israel and Argentina against. …
UN slave trade vote sparks reparations hopeThe Namibian
… Global oil supplies have been severely disrupted since Iran responded to United States and Israeli airstrikes with threats to target vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. …
Iran war bursts world’s biggest condom maker’s bubbleThe Namibian
Namibia has launched a national solidarity campaign backing Cuba, calling for an end of the United States’ longstanding blockade on the country while mobilising public and institutional support countrywide. …
Cuba solidarity: Namibia campaigns against US blockadeInformanté
… In addition, Namibia is set to benefit from continued duty-free access to the United States market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which has been extended until the end of 2026, providing further support for key export sectors such as beef, fisheries, and agr …
Namibia welcomes China’s zero-tariff moveThe Namibian
… The price rises come amid the global fuel crisis caused by the United States-Israel war with Iran that began on 28 February. …
Kenya fuel prices hit record highThe Namibian
… rs, missing links in the meat value chains, inadequate logistics and processing infrastructure such as feedlots, feeder roads, tanneries, and low cattle prices due to a lack of access to lucrative export markets such as the European Union (EU), Norway, China and the United States …
Equalisation fund for northern cattle ‘not implemented’The Namibian
South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer, who served in the last government of the apartheid era, as his new ambassador to the United States (US), his office has said. …
Who is South Africa’s new ambassador to the US?The Namibian
… It comes after US Vice-President JD Vance accused Iran of “economic terrorism” over its own blockade of the Strait of Hormuz – having attacked, and threatened to attack, vessels passing through since last month. “Well, as the president of the United States showed, two can play at …
US blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China saysThe Namibian
… A peace plan put forward last September by the so-called Quad nations – the United States and the regional countries most involved in the war, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt – has gone nowhere. …
Three years of messages at once – a chronicle of Sudan's war pours in as trapped reporter's phone turns onThe Namibian
… The United States, Israel and Argentina all voted against the bill. Fifty-two countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada and all European Union members, abstained, showing how many nations are still uneasy about acknowledgment. …
When the Past Voted Present: The UN Slavery Resolution and the World It Still ShapesPresident Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah congratulated former Cuban president Raúl Castro on his 95th birthday, paying tribute to his contributions to Cuba and acknowledging Cuba's historic support for Namibia's liberation struggle. The president reaffirmed the deep bonds of friendship and solidarity between Namibia and Cuba.
21 hours ago · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah congratulated former Cuban president Raúl Castro on his 95th birthday, paying tribute to his contributions to Cuba and acknowledging Cuba's historic support for Namibia's liberation struggle. The president reaffirmed the deep bonds of friendship and solidarity between Namibia and Cuba.
21 hours ago · The Namibian →
Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane scored as Germany defeated the United States 2-1 in Chicago on Saturday in both teams' final World Cup warm-up game before the tournament began. Despite the loss, the US mounted a promising performance with chances to equalize, including a notable strike by Antonee Robinson from outside the box.
7 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Iran's World Cup team left Turkey for Mexico on Saturday ahead of the June 11 tournament start, days after the US refused to issue visas for some of the team's support staff. Iran's embassy said a "large" number of managerial and executive staff were denied visas and called for FIFA to hold the US accountable for what it termed discriminatory treatment.
6 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Six teams from CONCACAF have secured places at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup: co-hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States, plus Curaçao, Haiti, and Panama. The tournament will be held from 11 June to 19 July 2026 and will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries.
6 June 2026 · Informanté →
De Beers Group has intensified efforts to boost demand for natural diamonds through a new phase of its global 'Desert Diamonds' marketing campaign, aiming to distinguish natural stones from synthetic alternatives and capitalize on growing consumer interest. Namibia produced 556,000 carats in the first quarter ending 31 March 2026, and diamonds remain critical to the country's economy.
5 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Uruguay have secured direct places in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held jointly in Canada, Mexico and the United States from 11 June to 19 July 2026 and will feature an expanded 48-team format for the first time.
5 June 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Angelique Peake, who leads RMB Namibia's oil and gas practice, said Namibia should leverage its extractive industry—oil, gas, uranium mining, and green hydrogen—to build an industrial hub and create skilled jobs over the coming decades.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Africa will be represented by ten nations at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, with nine countries securing direct qualification and one earning a place through intercontinental play-offs. The direct qualifiers include continental heavyweights Egypt, Morocco, Senegal, Algeria, Tunisia, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and South Africa, alongside debutants Cape Verde and returning Congo DR.
2 June 2026 · Informanté →
Nine Asian Football Confederation teams have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition to feature 48 teams and be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The qualifiers include established contenders Australia, Japan, Iran, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iraq, as well as debutants Jordan and Uzbekistan.
1 June 2026 · Informanté →
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams competing in 104 matches across the United States, Mexico and Canada from 11 June to 19 July 2026. It marks the first World Cup hosted by three countries and the first with 48 teams, up from the previous 32-team format.
1 June 2026 · Informanté →
Deniz Undav scored twice and assisted another goal as Germany defeated Finland 4-0 in Mainz in their final home warm-up before the World Cup. Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz also scored, with Undav substituted after sustaining an injury.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's national football team postponed their departure to a Mexico training camp after visa problems delayed some players and officials. The Sports Minister said all players had received visas, but the assistant coach, team doctor, head of security and one analyst were still awaiting clearance.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Japan defeated Iceland 1-0 in Tokyo on Sunday in their final warm-up before the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Coach Hajime Moriyasu said the win, secured by a substitute Koki Ogawa goal in the 87th minute, demonstrated that Japan can grind out victories at the tournament, despite a flat performance and Iceland's dangerous counter-attacking chances.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Mexico defeated Australia 1-0 in a friendly at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles on Saturday, with defender Johan Vasquez scoring from a corner in the first half. Mexico will co-host the 2026 World Cup alongside the US and Canada.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain's World Cup campaign is shadowed by injury concerns, with star winger Lamine Yamal potentially missing the opening two matches against Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia due to a hamstring injury, and key players including Ballon d'Or winner Rodri struggling with recent injuries. Coach Luis de la Fuente has nonetheless expressed confidence that Spain can win the tournament.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Mohamed Salah, 33, leads Egypt at what is likely his final World Cup, seeking a first tournament victory for the Pharaohs after three previous campaigns without a win. Salah recently ended his nine-year Liverpool career with 257 goals before joining Al-Ittihad.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibians have yet to experience a significant impact on basic food prices from the war involving Iran, the United States and Israel, despite predictions of rapid food-price rises. Retail data from January to April shows maize meal prices decreased, sunflower cooking oil rose notably, and other staple items recorded mixed results.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Three-time runners-up the Netherlands enter the World Cup on a 14-match unbeaten run but are not considered among the leading contenders alongside Spain, France, Argentina and England. Coach Ronald Koeman returns to the United States with a well-balanced squad despite injury worries, while the Dutch face Japan, Sweden and Tunisia in Group F.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Sweden qualified for the World Cup through UEFA Nations League playoffs after a disastrous qualifying campaign that saw them finish bottom of their group with just two points from six matches. Under new coach Graham Potter, Sweden will face the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia in Group F, aiming to extend their run of reaching the knockout phase at each of the past four World Cups they qualified for.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Okandjoze Chiefs' Assembly on Genocide has called on the Namibian government to adopt a "business unusual" approach to genocide apology and reparations, saying years of discussions have produced little action. The group urged the government to move away from symbolic discussions and engage descendants of Ovaherero, Ovambanderu and Nama communities differently on restorative justice.
27 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Lionel Messi was diagnosed with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring after leaving Inter Miami's match on Sunday, with no clear return date announced. The injury comes weeks before the World Cup, which kicks off June 11 with Argentina's first match scheduled five days later against Algeria.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
A delegation of Namibian farmers, a journalist, and employees from Headspring Investments visited the Dalur in-situ uranium mine in Russia to learn about its operations and extraction methods. The mine uses in-situ leaching, which dissolves uranium underground and pumps it to the surface, avoiding open-pit mining, tunnelling, and tailings ponds.
26 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An Iranian vice president has urged that striker Sardar Azmoun be reinstated to the national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, after he was omitted from the initial squad. Azmoun, 31, recently posted on Instagram affirming his loyalty to Iran and rejecting allegations of treason.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
At the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev posted a time of 20.81sec in the men's 50m freestyle, faster than the world record of 20.88sec, though the record is not official as the event permits performance-enhancing substances. The time earned him a $1 million bonus, though athletics governing bodies have refused to recognize records from the competition.
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 →
An opinion piece by Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro endorses a "Namibians in Solidarity with the People of Cuba Campaign for Humanitarian Aid" launched by the Namibia-Cuba Friendship Association, arguing that Namibians should provide moral and humanitarian support to Cuba given Cuba's role in Namibia's liberation struggle.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A Cape Fur Seal in South Africa was confirmed infected with avian influenza in early April, marking the first recorded case of bird flu in the species. Scientists now worry the virus could spread to Namibia's seal populations through seabirds and contaminated water, especially given that seals and seabirds travel long distances along the coast between the two countries.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Dinapama Managing Director David Namalenga has criticized Namibia's procurement practices for enriching importers at the expense of local manufacturers, arguing that tender policies should prioritize job creation and support for local businesses. He called for procurement reform to measure employment impact and warned that constant changes in tender allocation hinder company growth.
21 May 2026 · New Era →
An animal auction at Oshaambelo Production Development Centre in Omusati sold 65 of 118 animals for N$373,150, with an auctioneer attributing low buyer participation to preference for informal trade. The ministry and livestock board support monthly auctions in the Northern Communal Areas to help farmers obtain fair prices through competition.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →