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Walvis Bay Corridor Group

Also known as: WBCG

Walvis Bay Corridor Group — regional trade facilitation organization consulting on Namibia's SADC trade gateway role and operationalizing cross-border corridors.

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Omusati medical outreach provides care to 678 residents

The News

A three-day medical campaign in Omusati's Outapi area provided free healthcare services including HIV testing, medical consultations, reproductive health counselling, and screenings for blood sugar, haemoglobin and cancer to 678 residents. The initiative, led by Dune Seven Medical Centre in collaboration with local partners, aimed to improve healthcare access in underserved communities and promote early disease detection.

16 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Omusati medical outreach provides care to 678 residents

    A three-day medical campaign in Omusati's Outapi area provided free healthcare services including HIV testing, medical consultations, reproductive health counselling, and screenings for blood sugar, haemoglobin and cancer to 678 residents. The initiative, led by Dune Seven Medical Centre in collaboration with local partners, aimed to improve healthcare access in underserved communities and promote early disease detection.

    16 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 7 April

  1. Free medical outreach programme comes to Outapi constituency

    Community members in Outapi, Omusati region will receive three days of free healthcare services from 8–10 April, including medical check-ups, HIV and STI testing, blood pressure and blood sugar screening, and health counselling. The Omusati Medical Campaign Tour, organised by DuneSeven Medical Centre with partners, aims to improve access to healthcare and empower communities with health knowledge, particularly for those with limited access to screening and treatment for conditions like hypertension and diabetes.

    7 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 27 March

  1. HIV infections rising after USAID funding withdrawal

    Namibian NGOs report three new HIV cases daily following the withdrawal of USAID funding over a year ago, and warn that the government has not filled the gap. NGOs say the funding cuts have forced scaling back of HIV prevention programmes, condom distribution, and treatment support, particularly affecting sex workers, youth, and the LGBTQI+ community.

    27 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 March

  1. MVA Fund launches wellness campaign to prevent truck driver crashes

    The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund is intensifying efforts to reduce road crashes through its Truckers' Wellness Campaign, which provides onsite health screenings, road safety education and compliance awareness at key transport checkpoints. The initiative addresses health-related challenges such as hypertension and fatigue that affect truck driver alertness and decision-making, with screenings planned at Rundu (23–24 March) and Gobabis (26–27 March).

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Namibia launches Walvis Bay corridor secretariat in April

    Namibia will operationalise the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Corridor secretariat on 1 April to strengthen regional trade and improve cross-border transport with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The move includes introducing a user pay principle levy of 90 cents per tonne on cross-border cargo and addressing infrastructure gaps and regulatory harmonisation challenges.

    25 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 9 March

  1. NamRA and state organs sign border coordination framework

    The Namibia Revenue Agency and key state institutions have signed the Inter-Agency Standard Operations Framework for Coordinated Border Management to improve coordination at Namibia's borders, reduce delays in goods movement, and strengthen infrastructure and security. NamRA Commissioner Sam Shivute emphasised the need for effective implementation of initiatives like one-stop border posts and coordinated controls to support economic growth.

    9 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Zambian bridge collapse disrupts regional truck traffic

    Heavy rains destroyed a key bridge at Kasumbalesa Border Post in Zambia, forcing 700 SADC truck drivers to take alternative routes to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite authorities temporarily fixing the bridge within 48 hours, logistics companies face higher fuel and operational costs, affecting trade flow of mining inputs and mineral exports across the region.

    9 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. Government cuts funding to state-owned enterprises in 2026/27

    The finance ministry plans to reduce subsidies and capital transfers to state-owned enterprises from N$1.3 billion in 2025/26 to N$615.7 million in 2026/27, citing fiscal consolidation and high public debt. Several SOEs including TransNamib and the Agricultural Bank of Namibia will receive no government transfers, while priority support goes to the National Housing Enterprise and Road Fund Administration.

    3 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 21 February

  1. Trans-Kalahari Corridor pushes FMD regional coordination

    The Trans-Kalahari Corridor Secretariat is engaging regional partners to strengthen coordination on foot-and-mouth disease, which is affecting cross-border cattle movement and creating trade barriers. The secretariat plans to convene stakeholders from member states to develop joint prevention strategies and public awareness campaigns.

    21 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 February

  1. Deputy minister pitches Namibia as uranium and mining hub

    Namibia's deputy minister of industries, mines and energy told the Africa Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town that Namibia offers stable mining conditions and positions itself as a strategic partner in the global energy transition, with uranium production complemented by offshore oil and gas, renewable energy, and green hydrogen. The minister highlighted investment-ready projects and commitments to beneficiation, artisanal mining support, and sustainable development.

    17 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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