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The Namibian
… The 39-year-old forward who won the World Cup in 2022 and dragged his nation to the final in the United States only to lose to Spain, said the decision had been painful. …
It ‘hurts’ says Messi as he retires from international footballThe Namibian
The government has rejected a United States health data and specimen-sharing proposal, citing sovereignty and privacy concerns while seeking alternative funding for HIV programmes. …
US health deal faces data privacy backlash in NamibiaThe Namibian
… Peel says the United States and Israeli-Iran war has hit the global economy particularly hard with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about 25% of the world’s oil supplies and has caused oil prices to spike to around US$120 (almost N$2 000) a barrel (about 159l li …
Fuel prices skyrocket as Middle East war escalatesNew Era
Namibian motorists are once again being forced to absorb the fallout from international geopolitical turmoil, with fuel prices set to rise sharply from tomorrow as the economic shockwaves of the United States’ war in Iran continue to reverberate through global oil markets. …
Iran war keeps markets volatile as another fuel increase hitsThe Namibian
A petition launched by social activist Michael Amushelelo to remove United States (US) ambassador to Namibia John Giordano had garnered more than 500 signatures by late yesterday. …
500 sign petition to ban US ambassador in NamibiaThe Namibian
Namibia and US race to finalise HIV funding talks as data-sharing debate continues The Namibian government and the United States (US) are racing against time to finalise negotiations over new health sector funding, which will determine the future of HIV funding in the country. …
‘Critical moment’Windhoek Observer
… The United States takes a similarly sophisticated approach. American farmers have access to federal crop and livestock insurance programmes, with government support helping reduce the cost and risk of insurance. …
The farmers who feed us deserve a fighting chanceNew Era
… Ultimately, the five permanent veto-wielding council members, which are the United States, Russia, China, Britain and France, must agree on a candidate. …
‘Future is female’ … Namibia agitates first UN female SGWindhoek Observer
Sostenus Wilherm Namibian activist Michael Amushelelo has launched a petition calling on the government to declare United States Ambassador John Giordano persona non grata, citing concerns over Namibia’s sovereignty and what he describes as growing foreign influence over the coun …
Amushelelo demands US Ambassador be declared unwelcome in NamibiaInformanté
Staff Reporter UNITED States Ambassador to Namibia John Giordano has called for a stronger law-enforcement focus on the transnational criminal networks behind rhino poaching, saying efforts must extend beyond arresting poachers to identifying traffickers, following the money and …
US envoy urges Namibia to target wildlife trafficking networksNamibia's quarterly diamond production declined to 495,000 carats in the quarter ending 30 September, compared to 531,000 carats a year earlier, according to De Beers production figures. Year-to-date production for the first nine months reached 1.58 million carats, down 3% from 1.62 million carats in the same period of 2025.
12 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's quarterly diamond production declined to 495,000 carats in the quarter ending 30 September, compared to 531,000 carats a year earlier, according to De Beers production figures. Year-to-date production for the first nine months reached 1.58 million carats, down 3% from 1.62 million carats in the same period of 2025.
12 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
South Africa has issued a third formal diplomatic protest against US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III in nine months over what it characterises as undiplomatic conduct and interference in domestic affairs. The latest row follows Bozell's public statements that Washington has ended dialogue with Pretoria, and South African officials have warned the country to prepare for worsening relations amid what they call US pressure to surrender sovereignty.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia beat Argentina 4-0 on Saturday to finish seventh overall in the senior men's category at the Inline Hockey World Championships in Asunción, Paraguay. Namibia dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 25-7, with Max Finkeldey named player of the match.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Growing energy security priorities and artificial intelligence expansion are strengthening support for nuclear power. Thirty-eight countries have endorsed a COP28 pledge to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050, with China, India, and the United States all planning significant reactor expansion programmes.
16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia beat the United States by six wickets to complete their Cricket World Cup League Two campaign, finishing fifth overall and missing direct qualification for next year's World Cup Qualifier, though they will have a chance to qualify via a playoff tournament.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Football Association has suspended its finance director, Mino Gariseb, after he raised concerns about potential irregularities in World Cup 2026 ticket sales in audited financial reports to FIFA. The suspension came a day after the Namibian Ports Authority provided N$90 million in sponsorship to the NFA for three football seasons.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation announced a weekly Ju/'Hoansi TV news bulletin, but the article questions why it took over 25 years after indigenous language broadcasts began in 2000, and notes that four other San languages—Hai||om, Kung, Khwe, and Naro—remain unserved. The author argues this is a constitutional right under Article 19, not a favour.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuhafeni Nghuushi, a 21-year-old forward from Ohangwena, has secured a full football scholarship to Lincoln University of Missouri after impressing during Vision2Africa trials. According to Vision2Africa, he is the first player from his home district to receive a football scholarship to study and play in the US.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian professional boxer Charles Shinima defeated American Samuel Arnold by majority decision over 10 rounds at a Champions of Tomorrow boxing event in the United States on Saturday, competing for the WBA North American Boxing Association title. Shinima, currently unaffiliated with a local boxing stable, described the victory as a significant achievement for an African fighter.
12 October 2026 · New Era →
The United States defeated Namibia by four wickets in Dallas to clinch the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 title, reaching an unassailable 47 points. The victory secured the USA a berth in the 2027 Cricket World Cup Qualifier, along with Scotland and the Netherlands, which will determine the final four places for the 2027 World Cup to be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Dr Tobie Ocean Aupindi told Parliament on 6 October 2026 that he supports the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill, which establishes an Upstream Petroleum Unit in the Office of the President and transfers certain powers from the Minister and Commissioner for Petroleum Affairs to the President and the Unit's leadership. He argued that Namibia requires a governance structure equal to the strategic importance of the petroleum sector as the country prepares for significant oil and gas discoveries and capital investment.
9 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 →
Eswatini has repatriated 10 of its 31 deportees from the US, some with criminal records, likely through transit countries; both Eswatini and South Africa deny reports that deportees were secretly released through informal border crossings. The Eswatini government called reports of smuggling "misleading" and said it repatriated the individuals to their countries of origin between September 2025 and October 2026.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia recorded a trade deficit of N$3.9 billion in August, with exports at N$12.7 billion and imports at N$16.6 billion, an improvement from the N$5.9 billion deficit in July. Mining products, particularly uranium, dominated exports, while France emerged as the largest export destination and South Africa the leading source of imports.
9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia scored 298/9 against the United States in an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 clash in Dallas, but the USA reached 299/6 in 48.5 overs to win by four wickets. The 597-run combined total was the highest recorded in an ODI between the two nations.
8 October 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia posted 298/9 in their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match against the United States, with Michael van Lingen scoring 124 and Gerhard Erasmus adding 76. The USA now requires 299 runs from their 50 overs to win.
7 October 2026 · Informanté →
Industries minister Modestus Amutse announced that diesel prices would be held steady at N$27.86 and N$27.96 per litre for October to support industrial production, but analysts say the freeze offers limited relief to transport operators already struggling with costs N$8 per litre higher than at the start of the year.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended UNGA81 to promote Namibia's investment opportunities, secure financing for critical infrastructure, and defend the country's interests in the global financial system. The visit produced new investment leads, water-financing discussions, potential education cooperation, and a stronger role in implementing the Pact for the Future, though these remain opportunities for further discussions rather than concluded agreements.
7 October 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's senior women's inline hockey team opened the World Championships in Paraguay with victories against the United States, Chile, Mexico and Brazil, including a dramatic 3-2 win over the top-ranked USA in extra time.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that US Ambassadors in Namibia and South Africa have overstepped diplomatic bounds by interfering in domestic affairs and pressuring nations on critical minerals, uranium, and oil extraction, citing a public rejection of the US Ambassador at Namibia's National Fisheries Indaba as evidence.
6 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The annual Bachmus Coastal Marathon in Walvis Bay attracted over 4,500 runners across 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km, and 5km categories, drawing international participants from multiple countries. The event boosted the local economy and supported the Bachmus Bright Future Foundation's community initiatives.
5 October 2026 · New Era →
Namibia has been ranked 90th out of 110 economies in the World Economic Forum's 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index, with a score of 3.50 points out of seven, down seven places from its 2024 ranking. The index measures factors and policies enabling sustainable travel and tourism development, not direct tourism performance such as arrivals or revenue.
5 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The European Union is assessing Namibia's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak and any protective measures needed for EU animal and public health, with the EU commending Namibian authorities' response. The FMD Support Fund has mobilised more than N$1.5 million in biosecurity products, surveillance kits and camping equipment for Namibia's FMD response.
1 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
US ambassador John Giordano says American foreign engagement is shifting from dialogue-only diplomacy to "commercial diplomacy" focused on trade, investment and partnerships, with the Trump administration prioritizing advancing American interests and creating opportunities for US companies.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A commercial farm in Karasburg district tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease, prompting the government to freeze all nationwide movements, imports, and exports of cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs. Simonis Storm research warns the trade bans could reduce 2026 economic growth to 2% and drain up to N$1.8 billion over two years as markets like the EU, US, and China close their doors.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has confirmed foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) on a commercial farm in Karasburg district, prompting the government to freeze all nationwide movements, imports, and exports of cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs. The Simonis Storm research team warns trade bans could reduce 2026 economic growth to 2% and drain up to N$1.8 billion over two years as major markets including the European Union, United States, and China restrict imports.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia participated in a mass walkout at the UN General Assembly during Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address, with State House press secretary Jonas Mbambo defending the decision as consistent with the country's longstanding position on Palestine, informed by international law and Namibia's history of oppression.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Private veterinarians supporting Namibia's FMD response have raised concerns over field surveillance capacity and the pace of restrictions being relaxed following the outbreak in Karasburg. They warned that insufficient field teams—only one operating in the affected area as of 25 September despite over 20 volunteers offering to assist—create biosecurity risks, as surveillance teams moving between farms without knowing previous holdings' status could spread the virus.
28 September 2026 · Informanté →
Kylian Mbappe scored France's only goal in a 1-0 UEFA Nations League win over Turkey in Zinedine Zidane's first game as coach on Friday, but suffered a left knee injury and was substituted. Zidane said Mbappe overextended his knee while shooting and will likely return to Real Madrid for treatment.
26 September 2026 · The Namibian →