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The Namibian
… That, however, was the last time that they competed at the World Rugby u20 Trophy, as Kenya and Zimbabwe overtook Namibia as the dominant African nations in the ensuing years. …
A bleak weekend for Namibian rugbyNew Era
… According to Talitha Schoeman, Bachmus marketing coordinator and one of the event organisers, the marathon experienced significant growth in participation compared to last year, attracting runners from Botswana, South Africa, Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Germany, the United K …
Bachmus marathon records over 4 500 entriesInformanté
… Group A consists of India, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A, while Group B comprises New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, England, Bangladesh and Qualifier B. …
Namibia to host Cricket World Cup opener seriesNew Era
The trade relationship between Namibia-Zimbabwe is set for a fresh push as Zimbabwe’s national trade promotion agency, ZimTrade, prepares to bring exporters to Windhoek next week in a bid to convert longstanding commercial ties into concrete business deals. …
ZimTrade to boost business between Namibia and Zimbabwe… with private sector central to deepen economic relationsThe Namibian
… stigators recovered the aircraft’s intact black box as they began investigating. “Preliminary findings show that fuel spilled on impact, followed by a fire that burnt the grass at the crash site,” said George Mashababe, director general of the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe …
Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crashThe Namibian
… Under the banner of “Three Nations, One Heartbeat”, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will come together to host a World Cup that will unite fans across the region and around the world through a shared passion for cricket.Held at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeit …
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule revealedInformanté
Staff Reporter SIX people were killed when a helicopter crashed in Zimbabwe’s Marondera rural area east of Harare on Wednesday, with authorities saying the victims included a high-profile businessman, three passengers and two pilots. …
Six killed in Zimbabwe helicopter crashThe Namibian
… In recent years, however, Namibia’s success at the Africa u20 Barthes Cup dried up as Zimbabwe and Kenya started to dominate the tournament. …
International assignments for rugby teamsWindhoek Observer
… Zimbabwe Republic Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi also reportedly confirmed the helicopter crash and said six people were aboard the aircraft. …
Prominent Zimbabwean businessman dies in helicopter crashThe Namibian
… England, the 2003 champions, are in Pool F with Wales, Tonga and Zimbabwe. Les Kiss’s Wallabies — a shadow of Australia’s once all-conquering sides that won the World Cup in 1991 and 1999 — open the tournament in Perth against Hong Kong. …
Countdown begins to biggest-ever Rugby World CupNamibia's u20 team lost 95-6 to Canada at the u20 Rugby Challenger Cup in Santiago, Chile on Friday, their heaviest ever defeat at the tournament. Canada scored 15 tries and controlled the match from the start, building a 52-6 lead at half-time.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's u20 team lost 95-6 to Canada at the u20 Rugby Challenger Cup in Santiago, Chile on Friday, their heaviest ever defeat at the tournament. Canada scored 15 tries and controlled the match from the start, building a 52-6 lead at half-time.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
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.
16 hours ago · New Era →
Namibia will host the opening Super Series of the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, with three qualifying matches on 2, 4, and 6 October, followed by three Group Stage matches beginning 8 October. The event is expected to boost Namibia's international profile, tourism, and interest in cricket among young people.
4 October 2026 · Informanté →
Zimbabwe's trade promotion agency ZimTrade is bringing exporters to Windhoek for a three-day mission (7–9 October 2026) to convert commercial ties into concrete business deals in sectors including agriculture, beverages, education, engineering, and logistics. The initiative, led by the Zimbabwe Embassy and partnering with Namibian institutions, aims to deepen economic relations and explore bilateral trade opportunities.
2 October 2026 · New Era →
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, 43, and his wife Lucy Muteke were among six people killed when a helicopter crashed in the Marondera rural area east of Harare on Wednesday evening. The cause of the crash was not immediately known and investigations were under way.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The ICC unveiled the schedule for the 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup, to be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia across 12 venues. The 14-team tournament will run from 2 October to 21 November 2027, featuring 57 matches, with defending champions Australia facing 2023 finalists India in the opening match at Cape Town on 7 October.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A helicopter crashed in Zimbabwe's Marondera rural area on Wednesday, killing six people including a high-profile businessman and two pilots. The bodies were badly burned and authorities said identification would follow.
1 October 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's u20 team will compete at the World Rugby u20 Challenger Cup in Chile starting Friday, while the national sevens team competes in an Africa 7s Series tournament in Mauritius. The u20 team qualified after winning the Africa Cup last year and will face Canada, Belgium and Portugal in Pool B, with their opening match against Canada on Friday.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who was speculated to have been linked to a tender to print ballots for Namibia's 2024 presidential election, has died in a helicopter crash in rural Marondera, Zimbabwe, along with his wife Lucy Muteke. According to reports, six people were aboard the aircraft.
30 September 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 →
ZimTrade, Zimbabwe's trade promotion body, will conduct a three-day Outward Trade Mission to Windhoek from 7 to 9 October 2026, bringing exporters from key sectors to secure new buyers, distributors and commercial partners. The mission will include a Business Forum for direct business-to-business engagements and is being led by the Embassy of Zimbabwe in Namibia in collaboration with Namibian agencies.
30 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Yoane Wissa scored and created a goal as the Democratic Republic of Congo beat Zimbabwe 2–1 in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Harare, with Marshall Munetsi scoring a late consolation for the hosts.
28 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 →
Namibia secured qualification for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney by finishing fourth at the 2026 Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi, marking the Desert Jewels' first World Cup qualification since 1991. Uganda won the women's tournament, defeating South Africa 56-53 in the final.
28 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's men's and women's bowls teams qualified for the 2027 Bowls World Cup after finishing second overall at the Africa States Bowls tournament in Lusaka, Zambia, winning four silver and three bronze medals.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Desert Jewels netball team qualified for next year's Netball World Cup in Sydney after finishing fourth at the Africa Cup in Nairobi. The team clinched their spot after reaching the semi-finals, marking their third World Cup appearance and first in 31 years since 1991 and 1995.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 to lead India to an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in an ODI series opener, becoming only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach 15,000 one-day international runs. The 55th ODI century extends Kohli's record as the leading century-maker in the format.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Kavango Zambezi Trans-Frontier Conservation Area has launched a regenerative nature-based tourism initiative aimed at strengthening conservation and supporting local tourism businesses across Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The initiative, launched with European Union and German Government partnership, will support micro, small and medium enterprises with a focus on women, youth and communities near protected areas, providing capacity building, finance access and business development.
27 September 2026 · Informanté →
An Observer feature argues that 35 years after independence, Namibia should consider renaming its capital from Windhoek to one of the indigenous names by which the area was known before German colonial rule—either /A//Gams (Nama) or Otjomuise (Herero)—as part of an honest national conversation about whether city names adequately reflect Namibia's own history, languages and identity.
26 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Desert Jewels qualified for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney after finishing second in pool A at the Africa Cup in Nairobi. The team's advancement came after tournament organisers changed the semi-final fixtures, moving pool winners South Africa and Uganda directly to the final while second and third-placed teams competed in world cup qualifying semi-finals.
25 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's DebMarine Desert Jewels will face defending champions South Africa at 18h00 today in their final Pool 1 match of the Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi, Kenya. The match comes after Namibia defeated Tanzania 62-36 yesterday, keeping the team in contention for one of Africa's remaining places at the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027.
23 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Desert Jewels secured their third successive win at the Africa Cup in Nairobi, beating Tanzania 62-36 to qualify for the semi-finals and move closer to the 2027 Netball World Cup.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Debmarine Desert Jewels took on Tanzania in their third Pool 1 match at the Africa Netball Cup and Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Africa Regional Qualifiers in Nairobi, having won their first two games against Botswana and Zimbabwe. The Desert Jewels defeated Zimbabwe 47-31 yesterday and are competing for one of two remaining African qualification places for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney, Australia.
22 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Brave Warriors have been weakened by injuries to Prins Tjiueza, Tuli Nashixua, and David Ndeunyema, and travel-document problems for Alex Mumbango. Head coach Collin Benjamin said the remaining squad has sufficient depth and quality to compete.
22 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's national football team will be without Prins Tjiueza, Tuli Nashixua, David Ndeunyema, and Alex Mumbango for upcoming matches against Congo and Comoros due to injuries and travel documentation problems. Head coach Collin Benjamin said the squad still has sufficient depth and quality to compete.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Debmarine Desert Jewels defeated Botswana 54-32 in their opening Africa Netball Cup match in Nairobi. Namibia will next face Zimbabwe, ranked 11th globally to Namibia's 14th, in a rematch of their recent competitive history.
21 September 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian government aims for sport to contribute 3.5% to employment under the Sixth National Development Plan, up from 1% in the previous plan, as part of a push to professionalise the sector and create sustainable careers for athletes, coaches, administrators and others.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Under-20 team begins their campaign at the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifier in Mozambique against Mauritius, aiming to advance from Group A and secure a place at the 2027 continental finals in Ghana. The regional tournament runs from 18 to 27 September with 12 Southern African nations competing, with only the three group winners and best runner-up advancing to the semifinals.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp has called for Namibia's long-running Sport Act review—underway since 2017—to be prioritised and concluded, saying the country needs a legislative framework fit for modern sport that addresses gaps in stakeholder roles, funding, commercialisation and policy alignment.
18 September 2026 · New Era →
India's Abhishek Sharma hit a T20 century off 30 balls, the fastest between full Test-playing nations, to lead India to a 127-run win over Afghanistan and complete a series sweep. Afghanistan were bowled out for 94 in the third match.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →