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New Era
… 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. …
36 years on: Experts reflect on Namibia's sport stateThe Namibian
… The Zambezi Basin includes Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. …
Climate pushes Zambezi states to cooperate on waterThe Namibian
Desperate and ageing white farmers whose land was seized during Robert Mugabe’s rule more than two decades ago hope Donald Trump may be able to help them get billions of dollars in unpaid compensation owed to them by Zimbabwe’s government. …
Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?New Era
… Scientific breakthrough Over the last eight years, the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (VFWT) has received about £250 000 from the People’s Postcode Lottery in the United Kingdom (UK) to build the DNA database of lions in Zimbabwe. …
Opinion – DNA technology is advancing …poachers, bewareThe Namibian
… Garbers was also included in the Carol Garoes-coached national team that represented Namibia in Zone Six netball in Zimbabwe, which also attracted nations like Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa and Zambia. …
Use your talent – former netball star Liezel GarbersThe Namibian
… The national team will participate in tournaments abroad; we have invitations from Botswana and Zimbabwe. …
MTC Volleyball National League to start in OtjiwarongoThe Namibian
… Swartbooi noted that Zimbabwe, Angola, South Africa, Namibia, Zambia and many other African countries overemphasise the social sector and underemphasise productive sectors that grow the economy. …
Swartbooi proposes labour export as Govt struggles to create jobsNew Era
… Participation Mutoya anticipates strong participation from all 10 Member Countries, including Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. …
Mozambique ready for Region 5 Games – Mutoya … strong participation anticipatedThe Namibian
… A retired judge of the High Court of Zimbabwe, David Mangota, and a former judge of the High Court of Zimbabwe, James Devittie, have been appointed as acting judges of the High Court for three years. …
Non-Namibian judges meant to ease pressure of civil casesNew Era
… We’re just two months into 2026 and already President Xi has sent three letters or messages to our African brothers: a letter of congratulation on the launch of the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, a reply to veterans of Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle, and a congr …
Opinion – Key takeaways: Chinese FM Wang Yi on China-Africa relationship, Middle East and multipolarityBarbara Lopi, speaking at the 31st SADC Regional Adjudication Committee Virtual Meeting for the 2026 SADC Media Awards, described journalism as a force that shapes narratives, informs societies, and strengthens regional integration and cooperation across SADC member states.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
Barbara Lopi, speaking at the 31st SADC Regional Adjudication Committee Virtual Meeting for the 2026 SADC Media Awards, described journalism as a force that shapes narratives, informs societies, and strengthens regional integration and cooperation across SADC member states.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
Zambia and Zimbabwe have signed the Aviation Carbon Market Compact as part of the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA Eligible Emissions Unit (EEU) Supply, a global initiative to scale up carbon credits for international aviation. The alliance now includes 50 entities and aims to meet CORSIA's expected demand for 225–250 million carbon credits by spring 2027.
24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Zimbabwe's lower house passed legislation extending presidential terms from five to seven years and scrapping direct presidential elections in favour of parliamentary selection, allowing president Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030. The bill, backed by 216 of 258 voting lawmakers, now moves to the senate and is expected to be enacted.
21 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Despite strong demand on routes like Johannesburg-Mumbai and Brussels-Cape Town, no direct flights exist because airlines, airports, and tourism bodies must work together to make new air links viable; airlines carry the financial risk of launching unproven routes.
19 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Undocumented migrants in South Africa, particularly Malawians, face door-to-door intimidation and violence as protesters have set 30 June as a deadline for them to leave. Up to 7,000 foreigners have gathered in an open field in Durban seeking refuge, with reports of armed South African men attacking residents and threatening deportation.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian centre-back Sisqo Haraseb has signed for Zimbabwe Premier League side Hard Rock FC after returning from a loan spell with Iraqi outfit Al-Qassim FC, becoming the first Namibian international to play for the Kwekwe-based club.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Beverage imports into Namibia averaged N$327 million per month between April 2025 and April 2026, peaking at N$677 million in October 2025, while average monthly exports stood at N$90 million with a high of N$179 million in November 2025.
16 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's women's volleyball team secured the bronze medal at the CAVB Zone 6 LA 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers in Harare, Zimbabwe, defeating Malawi 3-1 in the third-place playoff. Head coach Kudakwashe Mutasa praised the team's commitment and discipline, calling the medal a reward for months of preparation.
15 June 2026 · New Era →
Namibia has amended its ratification of the SADC Protocol on Inter-State Transfer of Sentenced Offenders, allowing convicted Namibians serving prison sentences in other Southern African countries to be transferred home to complete their jail terms. The protocol, adopted by SADC leaders in 2019 and now gazetted by the home affairs minister, aims to support the social reintegration of offenders by allowing them to serve sentences in their home countries, though transfers require meeting specified conditions.
12 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's 13-strong junior athletics team won six gold, 10 silver and one bronze medal at the Southern African Confederation Athletics Championships in Mauritius, the country's best ever performance at the junior championships. The team finished fourth overall out of 12 competing nations, with Maria Kanyange winning two gold medals in the women's u20 middle distance events.
10 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The recent Conference of the Left in South Africa represents a symptom of a deeper structural transition across Southern Africa, where the historical legitimacy of liberation movements is weakening while no new political paradigm has emerged with sufficient credibility to replace it, leaving a vacuum of authority that breeds chaos, inequality, and extreme political shifts.
10 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Rugby has been central to Namibian life for over a century, and the Namibia Rugby Union continues efforts to broaden its demographic base through domestic competitions and the new T1 Rugby girls' programme launched in October 2024 at four Windhoek schools. The sport faces ongoing challenges with player retention and grassroots coaching shortages.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has urged its citizens in South Africa to remain vigilant and seek consular assistance amid reports of anti-migrant unrest and xenophobic attacks, though the Ministry of International Relations and Trade has not received reports of Namibian nationals being affected.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Angelique Peake, who leads RMB Namibia's oil and gas practice, said Namibia should leverage its extractive industry—oil, gas, uranium mining, and green hydrogen—to build an industrial hub and create skilled jobs over the coming decades.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Southern African Development Community has called for urgent regional action to strengthen food security and agricultural resilience, citing threats from global supply chain disruptions, climate change, and livestock diseases. SADC deputy executive secretary Angèle N'Tumba warned that worsening climate shocks and geopolitical conflicts—including the Middle East conflict disrupting fertiliser and fuel supplies—are placing millions at risk of hunger.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's junior cyclists won eight gold medals at the Africa Mountain Bike Championships in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, with the Thiel siblings Marco and Rosemarie each winning two gold medals. Namibian riders swept the first four places in both the junior boys' short track and cross country races.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's men and women's national volleyball teams will compete at the CAVB Zone VI Senior LA28 Olympic Games Qualifiers in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 7 to 14 June, their first international competition in about 15 years and part of qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Stanley Ndara, chief executive of Namibia's Fisheries Observer Agency, has been reappointed as chairperson of the SADC Regional Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre for a second term. SADC ministers responsible for fisheries made the decision at a meeting in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe on 29 May.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited Fabupharm, Namibia's only local pharmaceutical manufacturer, amid ongoing medicine shortages in public hospitals and clinics. The visit signals recognition that Namibia should pursue local solutions to strengthen pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity rather than relying heavily on foreign sourcing.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The government's proposed 51% local ownership requirement for future mining licences has strained relations with the Chamber of Mines, which raised concerns about investor confidence and capital flight. The article argues that while foreign investment is important to the mining sector, Namibia's minerals belong first to Namibians and the country must balance competing interests.
27 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia Football Association president Robert Shimooshili confirmed Namibia's joint bid with South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe to co-host Afcon 2028. Shimooshili, newly elected to Cosafa's executive committee, said the NFA has agreed to co-host pending final government approval, though infrastructure upgrades including an approved stadium will be necessary.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Road Fund Administration says the proposed toll gate system, first introduced in 2021 to generate N$500–750 million annually for road maintenance, has not yet been approved by government and will not be implemented until that process is complete. The proposal has faced opposition from political parties, transport unions, and taxi associations.
20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Robert Shimooshili, president of the Namibia Football Association, was elected to the Executive Committee of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations during Cosafa's 2026 Elective General Assembly in Harare. Shimooshili said the election represents a major achievement for Namibia and an opportunity to advance football development and economic growth in the region.
19 May 2026 · New Era →
Namibia is part of a regional campaign to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations with South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, according to the interim secretary general of the Namibia Football Association. The NFA has expressed its intention to host, though discussions are still in early stages and the association is seeking government support.
19 May 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Home Affairs says Angolan nationals, including children on Namibian streets, do not qualify for refugee status under Namibian law and international conventions, as they left Angola seeking socio-economic opportunities rather than fleeing persecution.
19 May 2026 · New Era →
The Trans-Africa Rally 2026, an 8,135-kilometre cross-continental expedition, completed its Namibian leg after traversing Damaraland, Etosha National Park, and Divundu over 14 days, with participants now crossing into Botswana towards Chobe Game Lodge.
19 May 2026 · Informanté →
Robert Shimooshili, president of the Namibia Football Association, was elected to the executive committee of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations during its 2026 elective general assembly in Harare. Tariq Babitseng of Botswana was elected Cosafa president, and the new executive committee will guide football development in southern Africa over the next four years.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian Defence Force Chief Air Marshal Martin Kambulu Pinehas told newly accredited Defence Attachés from Zambia, Botswana, Türkiye, and Zimbabwe that collaborative efforts among nations and international organisations are essential for maintaining peace and preventing conflict, reaffirming the NDF's commitment to international military cooperation.
17 May 2026 · Informanté →
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) is celebrating its silver jubilee, having expanded the One-Stop Border Post programme from a single crossing in 2009 to 32 operational posts with another 85 in development, reducing average border waiting times by 42%.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Ghana's foreign minister announced the country will evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa following recent protests against foreign nationals and reported xenophobic attacks. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa described the "protests and criminal acts directed at foreign nationals" as isolated acts of criminality, saying his government would regulate migration and enforce its laws.
14 May 2026 · The Namibian →