Namibia book T20 World Cup 2026 spot after comprehensive win over Tanzania

Namibia have secured qualification for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup following a commanding 63-run victory over Tanzania in the first semi-final of the Africa Region Final at Harare Sports Club on Thursday. Electing to field first after winning...

President Mahama commissions Benjamin Quashie, 11 other new ...

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned 12 newly appointed envoys, including Mr. Benjamin Kofi Quashie, to serve as Ghana’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners across various countries. The colourful but dignified swearing-in ceremony was...

Ceasefire comes into force as Israeli military pulls out of parts of Gaza

The Israeli military says it has partially withdrawn troops from parts of Gaza after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas came into effect on Friday morning. Israeli forces said they had pulled back to an agreed position within the...

Namibia emerges as key critical metals source as Golden Deeps confirms world-class grades at Graceland prospect

Staff Reporter NAMIBIA is fast emerging as a global hotspot for critical metals after new discoveries at the Graceland Prospect in the Otavi Mountain Land confirmed exceptionally high grades of copper, silver, zinc, germanium and antimony. The...

Namibia yet to fully ratify UN Education Discrimination Convention

Namibia has not yet fully ratified the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination in Education. This was revealed by the officials from the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture during the...

De Kock's return in focus as Namibia look to pull off an upset

Some neighbours in the cricketing world won't even shake hands anymore but others will go across the border to inaugurate a new stadium, albeit with a mish-mash side. South Africa's experimental T20I squad is in Namibia to play a one-off match at...

Call to preserve Namibia’s history through visual storytelling

There is an urgent need to preserve Namibia's history through visual representation for future generations. Joe Vision Production Founder Joel Haikali, who was instrumental and the director of the documentary 'Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics',...

Namibia and India agreements to allow phased implementation

The agreements signed between Namibia and India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit in July this year would ensure ample time for implementation in the years ahead. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and India's High Commissioner to...

Government assessing extent of Etosha wildfire damage

The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says an assessment is underway to determine the full extent of the damage caused by the wildfires in Etosha National Park. Indileni Daniel, at a media briefing in Windhoek today, stated that the...

Proteas captain Donovan Ferreira wary of Namibia challenge in T20I clash in Windhoek

Proteas T20I captain Donovan Ferreira says his side won’t be taking Namibia lightly when they face the hosts in a once-off T20 International in Windhoek on Saturday. Most of the players involved in this fixture, including Quinton de Kock, will...

Namibia: Germany must deliver reparatory justice for its brutal colonial past  

Germany must fully acknowledge its legal responsibility for the genocide and other colonial crimes it committed in Namibia and provide reparations to the descendants of victims, Amnesty International said today on the anniversary of one of the...

Windhoek’s Old Location was a place of pain, but also joy – new book

All that’s left of a famous settlement called the Old Location in Windhoek, Namibia, is a graveyard and a monument to remember the residents who were killed while protesting their forced removal in 1959. Basler Afrika Bibliographien But a new open...

TAAG to Transfer All International Flights to New Luanda Airport

TAAG Angola Airlines has confirmed the full transfer of its international flight operations to the new Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ), effective October 19, 2025. The new airport, located in Bom Jesus, Icolo, and Bengo...

Namibia’s Etosha National Park fire declared no longer active

WINDHOEK: Government authorities have declared the massive fire that scorched through Namibia’s Etosha National Park is no longer active. The blaze at this top tourist destination and one of Africa’s largest game reserves began on September 22 and...

South Africa Playing XI vs Namibia- Only T20I, South Africa Tour of Namibia 2025

South Africa will face Namibia in a one-off T20I match. This article provides details about South Africa's Playing 11 vs Namibia for this particular match. South Africa Playing XI vs Namibia- Only T20I, South Africa Tour of Namibia 2025: Openers:...

KZN pupils excel at Eskom Expo International Science Fair, receiving bursaries for higher education

Mercury Reporter|Published 2 hours ago 3min High flying young scientists from KwaZulu-Natal were awarded bursaries at this year’s Eskom Expo International Science Fair. The fair, which was held at the Convention Centre at Emperors Palace in...

Namibia, Zimbabwe qualify for 2026 T20 World Cup

Zimbabwe and Namibia secured their places in the 2026 men’s T20 World Cup after convincing wins in their respective semi-finals of the ICC Africa qualifiers on Thursday. Zimbabwe eased past Kenya by seven wickets in Harare to join Namibia and...

YOUNG OBSERVER | Melisa Poulton’s “La Dolce Vita” brings Namibian flair to Paris Fashion Week 

Melisa Poulton has made history by becoming the first Namibian fashion designer to showcase her collection at Paris Fashion Week. Her appearance at the global fashion event marks a milestone for both her and the Namibian fashion industry. Poulton,...

A world on one campus - UP celebrates cultural diversity International Students Day

The University of Pretoria (UP) recently hosted its annual International Students Day celebration, a vibrant event that honoured the rich cultural diversity of its international student community. The day-long event, held under the beautiful...

Government commits to enhancing collaboration with farmers

Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced that the government is actively seeking ways to support farmers in expanding access to international beef markets. “The government is engaging in bilateral discussions to secure and...