Also known as: Western Zambia · defending champions Zambia
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Informanté
… Encouragingly, South Africa and Zambia are the only Member States to have already met the 50% incidence reduction target set for 2025. …
SADC Report: Progress in TB fight marred by funding cuts and regional crisisThe Namibian
… As marchers trudge through the streets of Johannesburg and Durban, brandishing sticks and rehearsing their xenophobic choreography, one cannot help but hear the haunting echo of Hugh Masekela’s trumpet. “There is a train that comes from Namibia and Malawi, from Zambia and Zimbabw …
Masekela’s ‘Stimela’ Derails into Xenophobic AbyssThe Namibian
… In November 2024, the National Council standing committee on transport, infrastructure and housing recommended introducing toll gates on major roads after a benchmarking visit to Zambia and Botswana, where members studied road financing models. …
RFA backs toll gates for road fundingNew Era
… Lintvelt also admitted that preparation for the match was not ideal after the bye last weekend due to the Welwitschias’ international fixture against Zambia. …
United targets crucial points against SuburbsThe Namibian
… I ended up near the Namibia-Zambia border. Luckily, someone recognised me and stopped the situation. …
Your Disability Does Not Define You – Orben MulutiThe Namibian
Joanivia Bezuidenhout reached a new milestone when she won her first title on the International Tennis Federation’s Africa junior circuit in Lusaka, Zambia, over the weekend. …
Bezuidenhout makes African breakthroughNew Era
Adolf Kaure The Welwitschia Invitational XV defeated Zambia 71-12 during a friendly match on Sunday at the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium. …
Welwitschia Invitational XV teach Zambia a lessonThe Namibian
A new-look Namibian Welwitschias gave an impressive display as they overpowered Zambia for a runaway 71-12 victory on Sunday. …
Welwitschias overpower ZambiaInformanté
… However, arrivals from South Africa and Angola declined, while other key markets such as Botswana and Zambia recorded slight increases. …
Namibia’s international tourist arrivals fall by 3.2%The Namibian
… Zambia accounted for 26.7% of exports, while South Africa accounted for 9.2%. The report also shows that fish imports increased during the fourth quarter. …
Hake catch halves in three monthsNamibia has recorded 122 malaria deaths and 122,612 confirmed cases so far this year, with the government preparing to spray 1.2 million households in malaria-prone regions. The health minister announced that 99,078 cases were contracted locally while 23,354 were imported, and Kavango East region accounts for 30.6% of cases.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia has recorded 122 malaria deaths and 122,612 confirmed cases so far this year, with the government preparing to spray 1.2 million households in malaria-prone regions. The health minister announced that 99,078 cases were contracted locally while 23,354 were imported, and Kavango East region accounts for 30.6% of cases.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
A Namibian graduate who spent four years unemployed despite having a qualification has found an alternative livelihood through cross-border trading, sourcing clothes and accessories from Angola and now training others to do the same. She began the business in 2023 after seeing social media encouragement, though her first trip proved harrowing.
5 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An editorial argues that Namibia's proposed national airline must balance legitimate demands of sovereignty against the reality that expertise cannot be manufactured overnight. The piece notes that discussions with Ethiopian Airlines and other stakeholders are continuing with no binding agreement concluded, and emphasises that Namibian expertise and national interests must remain central to the chosen model.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Asoli Progressive Party has called on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to intervene in what it characterizes as dysfunction in the National Assembly, with party president Josef Kauandenge accusing the ruling party and speaker of contributing to parliamentary disruptions and a slow pace of legislation. Kauandenge urges greater consultation between Swapo and opposition parties to improve parliamentary proceedings.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Karen Nakawala discovered she had cervical cancer during a screening in 2019, despite feeling healthy, after resisting her gynaecologist friend's advice to get screened for nearly a decade. She began treatment a month after diagnosis and credits early detection with her survival.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's second-term inauguration in Lusaka, where she urged him to use his renewed mandate to unite the country, strengthen democracy, and ensure all citizens benefit from national resources. Hichilema promised to move Zambia from economic stabilisation to growth and extended unity to those who voted against him.
2 September 2026 · New Era →
Hakainde Hichilema, sworn in for his second term, pledged to shift focus from economic stabilisation to delivering tangible progress through job creation, expanded growth, and development reaching households across Zambia. He called on citizens to produce more domestically, increase exports, and support businesses while assuring international partners of Zambia's commitment to peace, democracy and regional stability.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah joined regional and international leaders in Lusaka for the inauguration of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema for his second five-year term. Hichilema pledged to shift his administration's focus from economic stabilisation to growth and expanding opportunities.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah travelled to Lusaka to attend the inauguration of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema for his second term, joining other SADC leaders and international dignitaries at the ceremony at National Heroes Stadium.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended the African Union's 21st extraordinary session in Luanda, where African leaders renewed calls for the continent to take greater financial responsibility for its own peace and security priorities rather than relying on external funding.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's government has rejected a US proposal for health data and specimen-sharing worth over N$145 million per year for HIV and tuberculosis programmes, citing sovereignty and privacy violations. The US withdrew the biological specimen component in November 2025, though data-sharing negotiations continue.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Deputy minister of education Dino Ballotti challenged Namibian entrepreneurs to expand beyond the domestic market of three million people and pursue customers in Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa using technology. The article's author, while agreeing with the ambition, questions whether Namibia has the foundational business infrastructure—competitive companies, proper capitalization, technological capability, and consistent delivery—necessary for successful regional expansion.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia and the US are negotiating new health sector funding to determine the future of HIV financing in the country, with negotiations intensifying since US President Donald Trump's return to power and the dismantling of USAID. The talks are contentious over data-sharing provisions, with recipient countries concerned that deals tie health aid to data access and critical minerals, though a US government source claims negotiations do not include sharing of personally identifiable data.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
According to the 33rd Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum in Swakopmund, Namibia is expected to experience below-normal rainfall during the October 2026 to March 2027 period, with high confidence in the forecast for much of the broader southern African region and generally above-normal temperatures.
29 August 2026 · Informanté →
Banda Shilimela, a Liberation Medal recipient, argues that Namibia's political independence remains incomplete without economic freedom, and calls on veterans and citizens to focus on building the economy and creating jobs. Shilimela said he has created 71 companies employing about 6,000 Namibians domestically and established five companies abroad.
28 August 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has congratulated Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election following Zambia's August 2026 elections, pledging to deepen cooperation between the two nations. Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized the importance of strengthening democratic culture and maintaining peace and unity during electoral processes.
28 August 2026 · Informanté →
Grindrod reported headline earnings of R592.6 million for the first half of 2026, broadly unchanged from R592.2 million a year earlier, despite geopolitical uncertainty and weather disruptions. The group's Port and Terminals business performed strongly, with the Port of Maputo's drybulk terminal exporting a record 8.4 million tonnes, up from 6.5 million tonnes in the first half of 2025.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The 33rd Southern African Regional Climate Outlook Forum warns that most SADC countries, including Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia, will likely receive below-normal rainfall between October 2026 and March 2027, with above-average temperatures expected to compound water shortages and pressure on agriculture.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Paratus Namibia will open a new shop at Yetu Mall in Oshakati to provide customers with connectivity services, product information, SIMs, and devices. The expansion is part of the company's growth across northern Namibia, complementing existing outlets in Ondangwa, Eenhana, and Outapi.
27 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Dino Ballotti told entrepreneurs at a CRAN breakfast in Oshakati that Namibia's small population should not limit business ambitions, urging them to use digital technology to pursue customers in Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Digital platforms and services now allow businesses to serve clients beyond their physical location, though regional expansion requires capital, market knowledge, logistics, payment systems and regulatory compliance.
25 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Deputy minister Dino Ballotti told entrepreneurs in Oshakati that Namibia's three-million population should not limit ambitions, and urged them to use digital platforms and technology to target customers in Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
25 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Defending champions FNB Kudus have sealed their knockout-stage place in the Rugby Premier League after FNB Western Suburbs withdrew from their scheduled match in Walvis Bay due to severe financial difficulties.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's trade fairs, once designed as marketplaces for business investment and entrepreneurial opportunity, have increasingly become repetitive community events centred on meat sales, market stalls, and entertainment, with many towns and regions now organising similar versions following an identical formula.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's junior hockey teams won six medals at the Zimbabwe Junior Hockey Series in Harare over the weekend: gold in u13 boys, silver in u13 girls and u16 boys, and bronze in u16 girls, u18 boys and u18 girls. The Namibia Hockey Union president said the teams were competitive despite late withdrawals and injuries affecting performance.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Botswana is intensifying efforts to contain foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) following outbreaks that raise concerns for cross-border animal health and livestock trade in the region, including Namibia. Botswana's agriculture minister said the disease has placed pressure on rural livelihoods, the livestock industry and the economy, while noting Botswana has historically managed to control FMD and maintain World Organisation for Animal Health recognition for zones free from the disease without vaccination.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Independent Patriots for Change has congratulated Zambia's re-elected president Hakainde Hichilema while urging full transparency in election management and raising concerns over ballot secrecy and incomplete reconciliation at polling stations.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
At the 46th SADC summit in Durban, Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and other regional leaders adopted commitments on industrialisation, infrastructure development, agricultural transformation, critical minerals, and regional trade. The summit theme centred infrastructure, agriculture and critical minerals as priorities for building a competitive, climate-resilient and inclusive SADC region.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →
The US Ambassador to Namibia says the country's offshore petroleum discoveries could deliver long-term economic benefits, jobs, and skills development, but cautioned that a Final Investment Decision would only mark the beginning of work needed to achieve lasting prosperity. US oilfield service companies are already operating in Namibia.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →
A US delegation led by Ambassador John Giordano, including officials from the State Department's energy and trade agencies, held high-level meetings with Namibian government officials and industry leaders to expand cooperation in energy security, critical minerals, infrastructure, and emerging technologies. The delegation also represented the US at the Namibian Mining Expo and met with the Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy to discuss opportunities in these sectors.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema secured reelection on 13 August with 2,965,326 votes against opponent Brian Mundubile's 1,856,218, calling for intensified efforts to deliver development across the country. Hichilema acknowledged opposition voters and his UPND party highlighted record parliamentary representation and priorities including job creation and improved livelihoods.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →