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New Era
… According to the SADC Secretariat, following the upgrade of the SADC Medicines Database (SMD) in September 2025, eight member states, which are Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, have completed national assessments and training aimed a …
SADC’s medical paradoxWindhoek Observer
… These discussions reflect a broader continental conversation, as evidenced by similar commemorations in Kenya and Zimbabwe, where leaders have also advocated for stronger institutions and innovations such as solar-powered water systems and digital payment platforms to improve ser …
OBSERVER COASTAL | Swakopmund hosts 2026 Africa Public Service DayWindhoek Observer
… Walvis Bay serves as the principal maritime gateway for several landlocked countries, including Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. …
The port that reveals why Africa has yet to fully understand the true nature of powerNew Era
… On the regional front, the airline intends to operate routes linking Namibia with destinations such as Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa, Luanda in Angola, Gaborone and Francistown in Botswana, Victoria Falls and Harare in Zimbabwe and Lusaka in Zambia. …
Namibia Air takes offWindhoek Observer
… Regional routes being considered include Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa, Luanda in Angola, Gaborone and Francistown in Botswana, Victoria Falls and Harare in Zimbabwe, and Lusaka and Livingstone in Zambia. …
Namibia Air proposes fares below N$2 000 for regional flights as carrier nears launchThe Namibian
… Phiri said the highlights of her term as parliament member was meeting national leaders as well as participating in the World Children’s Day celebrations in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, in November 2024. …
Child parliament carries responsibility and privilegeNew Era
… The goal is for African Stars to become a dominant force not only in Namibia but throughout the SADC region.” He said the club wants to measure itself against the continent’s respected outfits from Botswana, Angola, South Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho and Zimbabwe. …
Kanalelo returns with Stars in his eyesThe Namibian
… This week, top policy analysts from Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe gathered in Johannesburg to explore how cost-benefit analysis can help governments achieve far better outcomes with existing resources. …
How Can Every Dollar Deliver the Greatest Benefit for Namibia?The Namibian
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced a new format for next year’s Cricket World Cup that Namibia will co-host with South Africa and Zimbabwe. …
New format further sidelines associate nationsThe Namibian
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced a new format for next year’s Cricket World Cup that Namibia will co-host with South Africa and Zimbabwe. …
New format further sidelines associate nationsNamibia'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.
21 hours ago · The Namibian →
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.
21 hours ago · 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 →
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 →
Southern African Development Community leaders gathered for their 46th Ordinary Summit in eThekwini have prioritised migration management, peace, security, job creation, industrialisation and deeper economic integration. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who assumed the SADC chairship, called for faster implementation of regional development plans, noting that intra-SADC trade accounts for only about one-fifth of the region's total trade and that SADC must process and beneficiate more of its own raw materials rather than exporting them.
17 August 2026 · Informanté →
In Windhoek, rental costs consume 30% to 50% of household income for many residents, with roughly 60,000 to 75,000 households directly affected by rising rents and housing shortages. While calls for rent control have grown, lessons from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Botswana, Ghana, and Sweden show that strict regulation can produce unintended effects and enforcement challenges.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An editorial argues that Namibia's 35-year-old inherited Westminster governance system does not suit the country's traditional consensus-based decision-making and ubuntu values, and suggests other African nations like Botswana have succeeded by adapting governance to their own cultures.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwe's Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira, outgoing Chair of the SADC Council of Ministers, called for profound regional integration and self-reliance, emphasizing Ubuntu philosophy and shared destiny at the 46th SADC Summit in Durban.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Africa's critical mineral extraction for global energy transition is displacing communities and reproducing colonial patterns of resource exploitation, despite new language around sustainability and net zero.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Cricket South Africa announced a squad captained by Bjorn Fortuin for the FNB T20 Tri-Nations series in Windhoek from 28 August to 13 September, featuring emerging players while resting established internationals for upcoming fixtures.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa has assumed the SADC chairmanship for 2026–2027 with a commitment to raise intra-regional trade to 50% and shift member economies from exporting raw materials towards beneficiation and regional value chains. The region holds nearly 30% of the world's proven critical mineral reserves, and South Africa's agenda prioritises peace and security, industrialisation, infrastructure development, and social and human capital development.
13 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian professional boxer Ruan Rispel will compete against Zimbabwe's Tafadzwa Mushando for the ABU SADC Super Lightweight Championship on 26 September in Francistown, Botswana. The card will also feature Namibian champion Flame Nangolo's comeback fight against Zimbabwean Jeremiah Mhere.
12 August 2026 · New Era →
Zimbabwe defeated Tunisia 38-12 in the bronze-medal match of the Rugby Africa 2026 U20 Barthés Trophy in Uganda, securing third place in the Performance Division and confirming Tunisia's relegation to the First Division.
11 August 2026 · Informanté →
Hillary Imbuwa has been appointed as an International Federation of Volleyball (FIVB) sport management and administration expert. He says the role allows him to share knowledge from international experiences with southern African federations while bringing regional perspectives to the global volleyball community.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
From 1 August, Namibians seeking US visas must travel to Johannesburg or Cape Town for interviews and processing, rather than applying at the US Embassy in Windhoek. The move is part of a US State Department restructuring reducing the number of African embassies and consulates authorised to process visas from almost 50 to 20 'hubs', framed as part of an immigration crackdown.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Live cattle exports increased by 47.4% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, while live sheep exports rose by 58.1% year on year, the Minister of Agriculture announced at the Aminuis Annual Agricultural and Industrial Show in Omaheke Region.
8 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia and the United States are strengthening cooperation in the livestock sector through a roadshow hosted by the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia and the Namibian Stud Breeders Association, seeking alternative sources of high-quality breeding stock and reproductive material as regional livestock disease outbreaks disrupt traditional supply chains.
8 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia will face Kenya in the final of the 2026 Rugby Africa U20 Barthés Trophy after both teams won their semi-finals in Kampala, Uganda. The Junior Welwitschias defeated Tunisia 11-6, while Kenya beat Zimbabwe 35-23, setting up a title decider between Africa's two most successful junior rugby nations.
7 August 2026 · Informanté →
Cricket Namibia will host the FNB T20 Tri-Series between Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek from 28 August to 6 September, followed by three ODIs between Namibia and South Africa. The tournament is led by Cricket South Africa and Zimbabwe Cricket in partnership with Cricket Namibia to strengthen African cricket collaboration and will serve as a foundation for the launch of the Africa Cup in 2027.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Defending champion Namibia begins the Rugby Africa U/20 Barthes Trophy tournament by facing Tunisia on 10 August in Kampala, Uganda. The six-team continental competition runs 7–15 August with Kenya, Zimbabwe, Uganda, and Zambia also competing.
7 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's defending champion U20 rugby team defeated Tunisia 11-6 in the 2026 Rugby Africa U20 Barthés Trophy in Kampala, Uganda, overcoming a 6-0 half-time deficit to secure the opening victory.
7 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian College of Open Learning (Namcol) and Zimbabwe Open University have formalised a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding to expand academic programmes, strengthen research, and create student and staff exchange opportunities in open and distance learning.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's trade deficit widened sharply to N$5.5 billion in June as imports reached a record N$18.3 billion, outpacing exports of N$12.9 billion. The June deficit represents a deterioration from the N$3.2 billion trade gap in May 2026 and contrasts with the N$669 million trade surplus recorded in June 2025.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Emirates and South African Airways have expanded their codeshare partnership to enable access to nine cities, including three domestic South African routes and six regional routes spanning the Democratic Republic of Congo, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The reciprocal agreement allows Emirates to place its code on SAA-operated flights, extending network connectivity across central and southern Africa.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's senior netball team competes at the 2026 SPAR National Netball Championships in Cape Town from 5–11 August as an invitational team in the Senior A division, facing defending champions Johannesburg A and other South African district sides. Head coach Julene Meyer said the tournament provides warm-up matches ahead of the Africa Netball Cup, with the squad consisting of 18 players.
6 August 2026 · New Era →
Junior national hockey player Simon Salamon needs to raise N$16 000 to compete at the Zimbabwe Junior Test Series from 13 to 17 August in Harare; his family has raised N$11 000 so far and the Namibia Hockey Union requires N$27 000 total for the trip.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's U/20 rugby squad, who won last year's Rugby Africa U/20 Barthés Trophy, has been officially sent off by the Namibia Sports Commission ahead of the continental tournament in Uganda from 7 to 15 August 2026, where they will aim to retain the title and keep alive hopes of reaching the World Rugby U/20 Trophy.
4 August 2026 · New Era →
The sewage crisis in Katima Mulilo has escalated from a local infrastructure problem into a public health emergency and economic threat after maize stored at the Kamunu depot was reported contaminated with sewage water. Raw sewage flowing through residential areas, near schools and healthcare facilities represents a fundamental breakdown in government's responsibility to protect citizens' health and safety.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Sheep farmers at a Livestock Producers Organisation indaba in Mariental unanimously agreed to establish a producer-driven company to improve farm profitability and increase producer participation in the livestock value chain. Founder shares will cost N$7500 per share, with Cirrus Capital appointed to implement the offering.
27 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The 2026 MTC Namibia Netball Premier League is reaching its final stages with defending champions Namibian Correctional Service remaining unbeaten after 16 wins, while NDF Mighty Gunners sit second with 16 victories and three defeats from 19 matches.
24 July 2026 · New Era →
The Junior Kalahari Heat, Namibia's AfroBasket Men's U/18 team, is competing in the FIBA AfroBasket U/18 Zone 6 qualifiers in Harare, Zimbabwe (25–30 July 2026) with the objective of finishing top to qualify for the 25th FIBA Africa U/18 Men's AfroBasket Championship in Côte d'Ivoire. The team has undergone preparation including MRI age-verification scans and registered all 11 players and staff on the FIBA platform.
24 July 2026 · New Era →