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Monday, 11 May 2026
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Also known as: High Court of Zimbabwe · Rhodesia · Zim

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  1. March 2026

  3. HARARE – A month after banning raw lithium exports, Zimbabwe is tightening its regulations and ramping up its crackdown on mineral smuggling in a major shake-up that is winning local praise even as it stirs concerns. …

    New Era

    Zimbabwe lithium export ban triggers crackdown

  6. … He added that although his tenure on the ICPA Board will conclude this year, Africa will continue to be represented following the election of Zimbabwe’s Commissioner-General of Prisons and Correctional Services, Dr Moses Cyril Ngawaite Chihobvu, to the board at the previous confe …

    Informanté

    Correctional Service deepens international cooperation

  9. … Funding Kambaekwa believes that inadequate funding continues to be one of the biggest obstacles facing Namibian sport. “It’s painful to be overtaken by nations such as Botswana and Zimbabwe,” he said. …

    New Era

    36 years on: Experts reflect on Namibia's sport state
Mining & Energy

Namibia, SADC face opportunity in minerals value addition

The News

Southern Africa is entering a new minerals cycle driven by the energy transition and demand for critical minerals, giving Namibia and the SADC region a chance to capture deeper industrial value through local processing. Success requires more than regulation — it demands reliable electricity, water, environmental systems, skilled technicians, infrastructure, finance and customers.

Why it matters

SADC minerals value-addition opportunity positions Namibia to capture deeper industrial returns as global demand for critical minerals surges.

10 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. Namibia, SADC face opportunity in minerals value addition

    Southern Africa is entering a new minerals cycle driven by the energy transition and demand for critical minerals, giving Namibia and the SADC region a chance to capture deeper industrial value through local processing. Success requires more than regulation — it demands reliable electricity, water, environmental systems, skilled technicians, infrastructure, finance and customers.

    10 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 8 May

  1. Namibia has lowest fuel prices among CMA member states

    Minister of Industries Modestus Amutse stated that Namibia currently has the most affordable fuel pump prices among Common Monetary Area (CMA) member states as of May 2026, with petrol at N$23.38 per litre and diesel at N$29.53 per litre, compared to higher prices in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

    8 May 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Sixteen-year-old boy homeless after mother's death in Zimbabwe

    A 16-year-old boy in Ongwediva has been living under a tree after his mother died in a car accident in Zimbabwe in 2023, leaving him without family support or income and causing the nanny caring for him to depart.

    8 May 2026 · New Era →

  3. Opinion: South African xenophobia masks unaddressed economic inequality

    An analysis argues that violence against African migrants in South Africa is a symptom of deeper economic frustration, but misplaced anger that diverts from the core issue of unequal wealth ownership and economic control since the end of apartheid.

    8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Ramaphosa met Zimbabwean businessman wanted in SA unaware

    President Cyril Ramaphosa met with wealthy Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is wanted in South Africa for alleged money laundering, during a visit to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's private farm. Ramaphosa's spokesperson said the president did not know in advance that Chivayo would be present at the informal meeting.

    7 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Nigeria plans repatriation of nationals from South Africa

    Nigeria is planning to repatriate its nationals in South Africa who wish to return home voluntarily, amid concerns over recent attacks on foreigners. Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said 130 applicants had already registered, and Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting High Commissioner to express concern about the violence and xenophobic incidents.

    5 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 4 May

  1. Nigeria offers repatriation to nationals in South Africa amid xenophobic violence

    Nigeria is planning to repatriate its nationals in South Africa willing to return home voluntarily, with 130 applicants already registered, as the foreign minister condemns recent attacks on foreigners and xenophobic rhetoric. Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting high commissioner and says it will convey its "profound concern" about incidents including marches by anti-immigrant groups and documented mistreatment of Nigerian citizens and businesses.

    4 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Nigeria to repatriate nationals from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks

    Nigeria is planning to repatriate its nationals in South Africa willing to return home voluntarily, with 130 applicants already registered. Foreign minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu condemned recent violence against foreign nationals and xenophobic demonstrations, and Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting high commissioner to convey its concern that the incidents could affect bilateral relations.

    4 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Namibia launches Sustainable Wildlife Management Legal Hub

    The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has launched the Namibia Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme Legal Hub, a website providing public access to statutory and legal instruments relating to natural resource management. The hub was funded by the French Government through the French Development Agency, with co-funding from the German Government through GIZ.

    3 May 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Namibia hosts T20 Trinations as Cricket Africa Cup foundation

    Namibia will host South Africa and Zimbabwe in an annual T20 Trinations series starting 28 August, with the three countries committing to use the series as a building block towards a revamped Africa Cup that will expand to six teams in Zimbabwe next year.

    30 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Namibia set to become southern Africa's cheaper fuel supplier

    Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is building a 2,000km fuel pipeline from Walvis Bay through Botswana to Bulawayo in Zimbabwe, with backing from the African Export and Import Bank (Afreximbank) for a US$3-billion facility. A tank farm at Walvis Bay will enable Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia to obtain fuel from Namibia at a lower cost than current sources.

    29 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Pan-African Parliament moves toward regional rotation in leadership

    The Pan-African Parliament in South Africa this week is electing a new bureau after resolving a 15-year argument about leadership representation. In May 2017, the PAP passed a resolution to introduce regional rotation of the presidency, addressing a pattern in which only east, west, and central African leaders held the top position during the institution's first 18 years.

    28 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 27 April

  1. Anti-colonial activist Kemi Seba detained in South Africa

    Pan-African activist Kemi Seba is currently in detention in South Africa after his arrest while allegedly attempting to flee to Europe.

    27 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Sunday 26 April

  1. UNAM northern campuses graduate 901 students across multiple fields

    The University of Namibia's northern campuses graduated 901 students on Wednesday, representing a 4% increase from the previous year. The graduates span fields including engineering, nursing science, education, law and management sciences, with 65% women and qualifications aimed at contributing to Namibia's social and economic development.

    26 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 25 April

  1. Minister reports no formal drug cartels identified in Namibia

    Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu told Parliament that no formal drug cartels or structured trafficking syndicates have been identified operating in Namibia, though police reported 359 arrests and seized drugs valued at about N$13.1 million between June and July 2025. She said government is focusing on dismantling informal criminal networks, disrupting supply chains, and targeting higher-level organisers rather than low-level offenders.

    25 April 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 24 April

  1. University of Namibia northern campuses graduate 901 students

    The University of Namibia's northern campuses awarded 901 degrees on Wednesday, a 4% increase from last year's 864, with the cohort spanning engineering, nursing, education, law and management sciences, and including 65% female graduates and seven international students.

    24 April 2026 · New Era →

Monday 20 April

  1. Home Affairs denies false claims about recruiting Zimbabwe truck drivers

    The Ministry of Home Affairs has dismissed allegations that it plans to recruit 39 truck drivers from Zimbabwe as "entirely false, unfounded, and without any official basis," stating it has no intention to recruit foreign nationals for such positions. The Executive Director warned the public against spreading unverified information and reiterated that Namibian citizens receive priority for employment under the Immigration Control Act.

    20 April 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 18 April

  1. Big Ben stages first live concert of year at Zoo Park

    Musician Big Ben will perform at Zoo Park in Windhoek tomorrow with his full band, The Last Band, playing over 30 songs from his catalogue. The concert will include dedications to fallen leaders and will feature opening acts The Ells and DJs Kiki and Ambizzy, with gates opening at 16h00 and the show starting at 19h00.

    18 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Home Affairs Ministry denies claims of recruiting foreign truck drivers

    The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has rejected claims circulating on social media that it intends to recruit 39 truck drivers from Zimbabwe, calling the allegations false and describing the WhatsApp voice note promoting the recruitment as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public. The ministry reiterated that under Namibian law, employment opportunities prioritise Namibian citizens.

    18 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 17 April

  1. Pan-Africanist activist arrested in South Africa on extradition warrant

    South African police arrested anti-Western activist Kemi Seba in Pretoria while he was attempting to flee to Zimbabwe and Europe. Benin has issued an international warrant for his arrest after he publicly supported a failed coup attempt in December, on charges of inciting rebellion and crimes against the state.

    17 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. Namibia seeks Chinese partnership for resource value addition

    Minister of international relations and trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi called for stronger collaboration with China to add value to Namibia's natural resources and address the country's trade deficit, noting that Namibia exports mostly raw materials like uranium, copper, and fish while importing high-value finished goods. She highlighted Namibia's opportunities in manufacturing, agriculture, mining, and tourism, and positioned the country as a regional manufacturing and logistics hub supported by Port of Walvis Bay expansion and enhanced border infrastructure.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Namibia Eagles slip to fifth in World Cup Division 2

    The FNB Namibia Eagles suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Scotland and now hold fifth place on the Cricket World Cup Division 2 log with 22 points from 28 matches, six points behind the Netherlands in fourth and facing increased pressure to qualify for the World Cup final qualifier.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 13 April

  1. Unam Southern campus celebrates 178 graduates, emphasizes diversity

    The University of Namibia's Southern campus held its first graduation ceremony of the year in Keetmanshoop, where 178 graduates from four faculties completed their studies. Vice Chancellor Kenneth Matengu highlighted diversity and inclusivity, noting that the cohort included five international students and three graduates from marginalised communities, while female students comprised 70.3% of graduates.

    13 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibian runner Haitope wins Two Oceans Half Marathon

    Lavinia Haitope won the Two Oceans Half Marathon in Cape Town in 1:14:36, finishing more than two minutes ahead of second place. Her victory adds to recent achievements and places her among Africa's leading long-distance runners.

    13 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Young rugby player calls for expanded youth development focus

    Unam player McHenry Kambatuku says Namibian rugby development is skewed toward the senior national team, leaving gaps at youth levels that need urgent attention through school programmes, better coaching, and consistent competition opportunities. He argues that early exposure to rugby, strong coaching, and local business support are essential to build the sport from grassroots level up.

    8 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibia Cricket Eagles Face Pressure in World Cup Qualifier

    Namibia's FNB Eagles have collected only one point from their opening two matches in the Tri-Nations series against Scotland and Oman, leaving them sixth out of eight nations in the Cricket World Cup Division 2 competition. Coach Craig Williams believes better luck—including a dropped catch against Oman and the absence of strike bowler Ruben Trumpelmann due to illness—could have altered the results, with the team needing strong performances in remaining fixtures to progress to next year's World Cup qualifier.

    8 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 5 April

  1. Senegal restricts minister travel as oil prices surge

    Senegal's prime minister has banned government ministers from non-essential foreign travel due to rising oil prices stemming from the Iran conflict, with the cost of a barrel approaching double the budgeted amount. The move reflects a broader continental response to oil price rises, with other African countries reducing fuel levies, rationing electricity, and implementing other cost-cutting measures.

    5 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 April

  1. Fuel panic reveals Namibia's vulnerability to misinformation and supply anxiety

    Long queues at service stations and panic buying swept Windhoek after reports of a fuel price increase and Iran–US tension concerns, despite government assurances of adequate supply. The New Era editorial argues the crisis exposed weaknesses in public communication and the need for better regulatory oversight, improved transparency on fuel reserves, and accelerated development of local oil resources.

    2 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Namibia wins multiple medals at South African archery nationals

    Team Namibia competed at the 76th South African Outdoor Target Archery Nationals in Johannesburg from 27–29 March with nine archers across multiple divisions, securing several podium finishes including silver medals for Lutz Wahlers, Jannie Meuwesen, Jacqueline Coetzee, and Ilana Malan, and a bronze for Bianca Karsten. Louan Groenewald set a new Namibian national record in the Compound Men 50+ division with a score of 696 out of 720.

    1 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Namibia's legal gaps leave surrogacy arrangements vulnerable to exploitation

    Medical experts and legal analysts warn that Namibia lacks laws regulating surrogacy, creating risks of exploitation and trafficking, following a fraudulent advertisement offering N$800,000 to surrogates. While South Africa and Botswana have experience with regulated or unregulated surrogacy arrangements, Namibia's legal framework remains silent on the matter, leaving parties with no legal protection and prompting calls for amendments to the Child Care and Protection Act.

    31 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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