Also known as: Western Zambia · defending champions Zambia
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The Namibian
… Rosemarie comfortably won the junior women’s short track race in 16:32, finishing three minutes ahead of Margret Ngoma of Zambia, while Dehi Ornella of the Ivory Coast won the bronze medal. …
Junior cyclists excel at Africa MTB ChampsThe Namibian
… The competition is expected to feature teams from across the Zone VI region, including hosts Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and South Africa. …
Namibia returns to international volleyballWindhoek Observer
… Angola, Kagisanyo Bedi of Botswana, Boy Ronald Mavuso of Eswatini, Rijasoa Fanazava of Madagascar, Simeao Lopes of Mozambique, Alban Pulaizi of Malawi as a stakeholder representative, Bokang Makututsa of Lesotho as a stakeholder representative, Sakwimba Constance Mwanza of Zambia …
Ndara reappointed to lead SADC fisheries surveillance boardWindhoek Observer
… Zeda said other African markets delivered stronger results, with Ghana, Zambia and Lesotho recording double-digit growth. …
Zeda looks to Namibia for growth reboundThe Namibian
… They also approved the second term for several board members from Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Madagascar, Mozambique, Malawi, Lesotho, Zambia and the SADC Secretariat. …
Ndara re-elected to lead SADC fisheries monitoring bodyInformanté
Staff Reporter A NEW research grant awarded to the Centre for Health Economics (CHE) Thanzi Programme will expand health systems research and capacity-building initiatives into Namibia and Zambia, strengthening regional collaboration on universal health coverage, health financing …
Thanzi Programme secures grant to advance health policy research in Namibia, ZambiaThe Namibian
… m and Pharmanova in Harare, Zimpharm and Datlabs in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), PharmaQ in Johannesburg, Q-sol (formerly Sanofi Aventis) in Pretoria, Aspen Pharmacare in East London, and Port Elizabeth (South Africa), Cipla QCIL in Kampala (Uganda), and Baxy Pharmaceutical Ndola (Zambia …
President Highlights the Importance of Local ManufacturersInformanté
… He expressed solidarity with farmers in South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Angola, saying livestock producers across the region face similar struggles linked to drought, uncertainty, and disease outbreaks. …
Cross-border cooperation key to beating FMD, LPO saysInformanté
Staff Reporter TWO of Namibia’s neighbours, Angola and Zambia, have been listed among 10 African countries at risk of Ebola exposure as an outbreak spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). …
Namibia neighbours among countries at risk of Ebola outbreakWindhoek Observer
… Windhoek councillor Austin Kwenani responded by referring to an earlier case in the Zambezi region where councillors repaid N$136 000 in unauthorised subsistence and travel allowances after a trip to Botswana and Zambia was rejected by the minister. …
Windhoek mayor’s Azerbaijan trip raises eyebrowsJoint operations by Namibian Police and community members in the Zambezi region recovered 17 head of cattle suspected stolen from Botswana, with one arrest made. The recoveries highlight concerns that Namibia is being used as a transit route by cattle rustlers moving livestock from Botswana to Zambia.
3 hours ago · New Era →
Joint operations by Namibian Police and community members in the Zambezi region recovered 17 head of cattle suspected stolen from Botswana, with one arrest made. The recoveries highlight concerns that Namibia is being used as a transit route by cattle rustlers moving livestock from Botswana to Zambia.
3 hours ago · New Era →
SADC governments spend billions on medicines and supplies, yet hospitals and clinics face shortages of essential drugs. A regional pooled procurement system, approved in 2017, would allow member states to combine purchasing power and negotiate better prices, but implementation remains slow nearly a decade later.
3 hours ago · New Era →
An opinion piece argues that Walvis Bay's significance lies not in the port itself but in control over maritime trade routes and the geopolitical power that grants—a principle South Africa understood when it retained sovereignty for four years after Namibia's 1990 independence.
10 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah signed a book of condolences at the Zambian High Commission in Windhoek on behalf of Namibia, honouring former Zambian Vice President Dr Guy Scott and reaffirming the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
20 hours ago · Informanté →
The government distributed N$774 000 to athletes and coaches for medal-winning performances in the first quarter of 2026 across athletics, wrestling, full contact, inline hockey and Special Olympics Namibia. The Namibia Sports Commission said rewards are distributed under a Cabinet-approved 2018 policy based on defined criteria, replacing an ad hoc system that existed before 2018.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Five years after Air Namibia's collapse, Namibia Air has filed aviation licence applications to operate passenger and cargo services domestically, regionally and internationally, with the government aiming to launch the fully operational joint airline with Botswana by the end of 2026 and Ethiopian Airlines as the strategic operating partner.
22 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibia Air (Pty) Ltd has proposed one-way ticket prices below N$2,000 on regional routes, with Windhoek-Johannesburg flights estimated at N$1,881.88 and Windhoek-Cape Town at approximately N$1,939.08, excluding airport taxes and security charges. The carrier is seeking Transport Commission approval to operate scheduled and non-scheduled passenger and cargo services, with actual fares to vary by demand, booking periods, and operational factors under a dynamic pricing model.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A new book by Mathias Ngwangwama explores Cuca Tops FC's rise from Rundu to Namibia's top football division, tracing the club's journey from informal formation in 1970 to its 1987 promotion to the Namibia National Super League. The author, who has a background in business management, examines the high-performance culture and organisational excellence that enabled the club to succeed despite significant resource constraints.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A new book by Mathias Ngwangwama traces Cuca Tops FC's journey from informal formation in 1970 to promotion to the Namibia National Super League at the end of 1987, framing the club's success as a story of high-performance culture, resilience, and organisational excellence rather than purely sporting achievement.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has joined an initiative with seven other southern African countries to use cost-benefit analysis to help governments achieve better outcomes with limited budgets. The tool translates economic, social, and environmental costs and benefits into present-day dollars, allowing policymakers to compare policy alternatives and prioritise spending.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The second round of the Namibian Rugby Premier League commences with FNB Grootfontein leading the log on 37 points from eight matches, while FNB Wanderers and Montego United sit two points behind with a match in hand.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Rugby Premier League's second round begins with FNB Grootfontein leading on 37 points from eight matches, while FNB Wanderers and Montego United sit two points behind with a match in hand. Defending champions FNB Kudus have a bye this weekend as the three-team title race tightens.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A new WHO Global Status Report on Cancer warns that cancer is an increasing global crisis with the greatest growth expected in low- and middle-income countries. In Namibia, the report's ABC-DO study found significant disparities in breast cancer survival rates across racial groups, with white women at 84%, mixed-race women at 69%, and black women at 45%, linked to delays in diagnosis and treatment access.
16 July 2026 · Informanté →
Zambia has signed contracts worth K4.9 billion (about N$4.3 billion) to rehabilitate the Livingstone-Sesheke Road, a strategic transport corridor linking the country to Namibia through the Trans Caprivi Corridor and Port of Walvis Bay. The project, now in the implementation stage with contractors mobilised to site, is expected to boost regional trade, tourism, and cross-border connectivity.
15 July 2026 · Informanté →
Young Namibians aspiring to study medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry have raised concerns over unclear and unfair policies by NSFAF and HPCNA, arguing that students admitted to universities abroad were later informed their programmes required curriculum approval, and that NSFAF's removal of medical programmes from its priority list has left them stranded.
15 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia generated 58.3% of its electricity requirements in May through domestic power stations, with local generation reaching 290,390MWh and imports accounting for 41.7% of supply. Ruacana Hydro Power Station remained the dominant source, producing 87.5% of total domestic generation.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Lobito Corridor railway, linking mineral-rich DRC regions to Angola's port, is a key development focus for Angola, DRC, Zambia and partners including the US, which committed US$200 billion for infrastructure and pledged to mobilise an additional US$600 billion. The DRC's untapped mineral deposits are valued at over US$24 trillion.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Welwitschias will face the Vodacom Blue Bulls in a rugby friendly at Hage Geingob National Rugby Stadium tomorrow. The teams last met two years ago when the Bulls won 92-8; the new-look Welwitschias, mostly local-based players with few foreign professionals, recently beat Zambia 71-12 and their assistant coach says the team is ready for the challenge.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia recorded its largest trade surplus with China in May at N$1.5 billion, placing China ahead of Botswana and Canada as Namibia's most favourable trading partner that month. Despite an overall trade deficit of N$3.1 billion, exports of uranium, fish, gold and diamonds helped cushion rising import costs.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister Veikko Nekundi said Namibia is pursuing advanced Chinese road safety technology to reduce crashes at accident hotspots, following discussions during President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's State Visit to China. The government aims to introduce systems capable of preventing accidents at blind spots and complement existing enforcement measures such as speed cameras.
7 July 2026 · New Era →
Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi announced that import values reached a record N$71 billion and export values stood at N$20 billion during the 2025/2026 financial year through Katima Mulilo and Ngoma borders. She called for fast-tracking implementation of the One Stop Border Post initiative and reported that 30,683 heavy goods vehicles were weighed and screened at Katima Mulilo weighbridge.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2025 SADC Annual TB Progress Report shows Southern Africa achieved a 26% reduction in tuberculosis incidence since 2016 but remains the global epicentre of the disease with 55% of all WHO Africa Region notifications. Despite progress, the region faces funding cuts and plateauing momentum, with the SADC hosting eight of the world's 30 highest TB-burden countries and regional incidence at 258 cases per 100,000 people.
6 July 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece critiques recent xenophobic protests in South Africa as a betrayal of the country's historical ties to neighbouring migrants and its anti-apartheid solidarity legacy, invoking Hugh Masekela's song about migrant labour that built South African wealth.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Road Fund Administration's chief executive says toll gates could still help fund road infrastructure, despite the works and transport minister's statement that the government rejected the proposal. The RFA proposed installing between 21 and 23 toll gates that could generate between N$500 million and N$750 million annually, according to a feasibility study.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Trustco United Rugby Club, currently third on the premier league standings with 29 points, will face FNB Western Suburbs at Suburbs Park in Windhoek on Saturday. United head coach Herman Lintvelt said his side respects their opponents despite the difference in league positions and acknowledged preparation challenges following a bye due to the Welwitschias' international fixture against Zambia.
3 July 2026 · New Era →
Orben Muluti, chairperson of Namibian Organisation of Youth with Disabilities, has become one of Namibia's leading disability rights advocates, using leadership roles to push for greater inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and stronger partnerships between government and disability organisations. His work is guided by the principle that nothing about persons with disabilities should be decided without their voices.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Joanivia Bezuidenhout, 17, won her first title on the ITF Africa junior circuit, claiming the girls' doubles crown in Lusaka, Zambia with Zimbabwean partner Rutendo Tom after defeating the Chisongo twins 6-2, 6-3 in the final. Bezuidenhout did not advance past the round robin stage in the singles competition.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Welwitschia Invitational XV defeated Zambia 71-12 on Sunday at the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium, a development and talent-identifying fixture in which the home side scored ten tries and led 33-5 at half time. Debutant Jaylon Carew scored three of the tries.
30 June 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Welwitschias scored 11 tries to overwhelm Zambia in their first match of the year, with fullback Jaylon Carew scoring a hat-trick and new talent combining with stalwarts to display attacking rugby.
30 June 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 →