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Namibia scoops medals in Zambia

Namibia scoops medals in Zambia

Namibian archers brought home a total of six medals from the recently concluded 2025 African Regional Field Archery Championship in Lusaka, Zambia. The championship took place from 3-6 July, featuring competitors from Zambia, South Africa and...

Namibia welcomes India’s health innovation

Namibia welcomes India’s health innovation

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has welcomed India’s proposal to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Namibia under the ‘Pharmacy of the World’ initiative. President Nandi-Ndaitwah described it as a timely and transformative step...

Namibia takes on Algeria in Africa Cup

Namibia takes on Algeria in Africa Cup

The Mandela National Stadium will come alive with Rugby Africa Cup action at 13h00 on Sunday, as Namibia locks horns with Algeria in a much-anticipated semi-final clash. Namibia stormed into the semis after a dominant 55-17 win over Senegal, with...

Namibia’s 55–17 victory secures semi-final spot

Namibia’s 55–17 victory secures semi-final spot

RUGBY AFRICA CUP: The Welwitschias delivered a dominant performance, defeating Senegal 55–17 in their Rugby Africa Cup quarter-final in Kampala. Captain Prince !Gaoseb praised his team’s effort, saying, “Proud of the team — we stuck to the plan...

1.4 mln Namibians still face food insecurity: PM

WINDHOEK, July 11 (Xinhua) -- About 1.4 million Namibians, representing about 45 percent of the population, are still facing food insecurity following a severe El Nino-induced drought that hit the country during the last farming season, Prime...

India's BIG gift to Namibia as it is set to roll out UPI service; check list of countries accepting payment through UPI

India's BIG gift to Namibia as it is set to roll out UPI service; check list of countries accepting payment through UPI

Namibia will roll out the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) later this year, it was announced on Wednesday following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah that focused on imparting a new momentum...

Namibia showcases local products at 49th Dar es Salaam Trade Fair

Namibia showcases local products at 49th Dar es Salaam Trade Fair

Staff Reporter NAMIBIA is participating in the 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), currently taking place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Ministry of International Relations and Trade noted that the fair brings together exhibitors...

Namibia men’s Squash team progress to the semi-finals in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Namibia men’s Squash team progress to the semi-finals in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

After going undefeated in the first round, team Namibia will now head into the Cup Semifinals tomorrow against the home side, EP B. It’s going to be a high-energy match with a loud local crowd – but the team is ready to rise to the occasion!...

PM Modi in Namibia: An era of mineral plus digital diplomacy

PM Modi in Namibia: An era of mineral plus digital diplomacy

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Namibia on 9th July 2025, it was considered a visit that carried more weight than it showed. He became the first prime minister to do so in the last three decades, and the timing could have never been...

Team Malawi earns more gold medals in Namibia

Team Malawi earns more gold medals in Namibia

By Peter Fote in Windhoek, Namibia: The gods continued smiling on mother Malawi yesterday at the African Union Region 5 Games in Namibia with three gold medals in the bag, bringing the total of top finishes to six. Malawi’s first gold medal of the...

Namibia joins Global Disaster Resilience Coalition

Namibia has officially submitted a letter of acceptance to join the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), a global initiative promoting climate-resilient infrastructure. The letter was handed over during official talks between...

Dangote fuel storage mooted for Namibia

Dangote fuel storage mooted for Namibia

Africa’s richest man billionaire Aliko Dangote, is reported to be preparing to construct massive fuel storage tanks at Walvis Bay. The tanks, reports suggest, would be able to supply much of southern Africa. The internet was abuzz yesterday with...

India and Namibia Reinforce Strategic Ties

India and Namibia Reinforce Strategic Ties

By: Shawn Uiseb India and Namibia have entered a new era of strategic cooperation following the landmark visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Windhoek on July 9, 2025 — the first official visit by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly...

Building Trust by Trusting less: Namibia’s Cybersecurity Imperative

Building Trust by Trusting less: Namibia’s Cybersecurity Imperative

By: Annalize van der Merwe In 2024, Namibia recorded over 1.1 million cyber incidents. One major breach exposed 626 gigabytes of sensitive data, while globally, organisations witnessed a 47% surge in weekly cyberattacks during Q1 of 2025. These...

NOGC 2025 announces FNB and RMB Namibia as Gold Sponsors, TotalEnergies as Sustainable Energy Partner

NOGC 2025 announces FNB and RMB Namibia as Gold Sponsors, TotalEnergies as Sustainable Energy Partner

The Namibia Oil and Gas Conference is proud to announce First National Bank Namibia (FNB) and RMB Namibia as Gold Sponsors for this year’s highly anticipated event. Alongside them, TotalEnergies has also joined as the Sustainable Energy Partner,...

Indian Prime Minister honoured with Namibia’s highest civilian award

Indian Prime Minister honoured with Namibia’s highest civilian award

Staff Reporter PRIME Minister Narendra Modi of India has been conferred with the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, Namibia’s highest civilian award, making him the first Indian leader to receive this honour. “India and Namibia have...

Namibia set for full nationwide TV, radio coverage

WINDHOEK, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Namibia is set to achieve full nationwide radio and television coverage following the signing of a 121-million-Namibian-dollar (about 6.82 million U.S. dollars) contract for Direct-To-Home (DTH) transmission services...

Reuters: Dangote Refinery to Build 1.6m-Barrel Fuel Storage Tanks in Namibia

Reuters: Dangote Refinery to Build 1.6m-Barrel Fuel Storage Tanks in Namibia

Dangote petroleum refinery will construct storage tanks in Namibia to hold at least 1.6 million barrels of petrol and diesel to supply refined fuel to southern Africa, a Reuters report has said. Quoting two sources, it said that the move...

Namibia to launch India’s UPI for real-time digital payments this year

Namibia to launch India’s UPI for real-time digital payments this year

Namibia will soon become the first African nation to adopt India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for real-time digital payments. The landmark move was confirmed after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Namibian President Netumbo...

History made as Indian PM addresses Namibian Parliament

Moses Magadza The prime minister of India, Narendra Modi, on Wednesday addressed the Parliament of Namibia, becoming the first Indian prime minister to do so in 27 years. The Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila,...

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