Two South African canning factories, Lucky Star and Amawandle, will close at the end of June, leaving workers facing six to eight months without work and no income. Workers and their union have expressed distress about the lack of severance or support during the shutdown.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Germany formally recognised the 1904–1908 killings of Herero and Nama peoples as genocide in 2021 and committed €1.1 billion over 30 years for reconstruction in affected communities. The article examines whether the two nations can move beyond historical trauma to build a relationship based on mutual interest and respect.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz finalised a 26-man squad for the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, including Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo and Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey, who faces rape and sexual assault charges in the UK (to which he has pleaded not guilty). Ghana face Wales in a friendly before opening their World Cup campaign against Panama.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The US Department of Justice says it will comply with a federal court ruling that temporarily blocked a $1.8bn "anti-weaponisation" fund designed to compensate people who claim unfair treatment by previous administrations, though the department disagrees with the decision.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The SADC renewed the board of directors of the Regional Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre in Maputo, retaining Namibia's Stanley Ndara as chairperson for a second term. The board's priorities include strengthening the centre's sustainability, reducing donor reliance, and rolling out a Regional Register of Fishing Vessels.
2 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →