Namibia has emphasised the importance of natural diamonds and energy development as key drivers of economic growth at the 2025 U.S.-Africa Business Summit held in Luanda, Angola. Speaking during a side interview after attending the summit, Ben Nangombe, Executive Director in the Ministry of Mines, Trade, and Industrialisation, said the Namibian delegation used the platform...
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Daniel, Haitope head for Mandela marathon
Namibia Correctional Service athlete Paulus Daniel and Namibian Police Force runner Lavinia Haitope are set to face some of Africa’s best distance runners this Saturday when they compete in the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Half Marathon in Gqeberha, South Africa. The pair earned their spots at this prestigious event after being crowned winners of the...
Paralympic team outraged over inhumane conditions
Namibia’s Paralympic team, selected to represent the nation at the upcoming 11th African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games, has raised alarm over degrading treatment provided to them ahead of the continental competition. The team of 90 athletes, including coaches was initially scheduled to be housed at Rietfontein’s National Youth Centre (NYS), where...
Warmquelle yearns for development …youth wish for breakthrough
Lahja Nashuuta Warmquelle might be a relatively small village with less than 3 000 people, but it brims with life on almost any given day. The village forms part of the Sesfontein settlement. Tourists passing through the village – attracted by a warm spring in the area – blend with the sounds and bustle of...
Olufuko bigger and better
Auleria Wakudumo OUTAPI – The 2025 Olufuko Annual Cultural Festival has officially begun, bringing renewed cultural pride and strong community involvement to the Omusati region. The event continues to grow as one of Namibia’s most important celebrations of tradition and identity. This year, a total of 134 girls have been registered to take part in...
NNN wants stronger energy partnerships
LUANDA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah described energy as a powerful driver of economic growth and development. She said Namibia is prepared to take the lead in the global shift toward clean and sustainable energy. She was speaking at the US-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola, yesterday. The summit, held under the theme ‘Advancing US-Africa Energy...
SUN wants budget for menstrual items in schools
The Students’ Union of Namibia (SUN) has called on the Namibian government to allocate money for free menstrual items in all public schools and universities. Many learners and students across Namibia continue to face education disruptions due to a lack of access to menstrual hygiene products.A few years ago, Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani...
Desert Jewels eye Commonwealth Games berth
Fresh off their historic victory at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Netball Cup, Namibia’s Debmarine Desert Jewels are now setting their sights on qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Qualification for the prestigious multi-sport event varies by discipline. For team sports such as netball and rugby sevens, qualification is based on global...
Botha’s fate hangs in the balance
The fate of Welwitschias head coach, Chrysander Botha, at the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) hangs in the balance, with reports swirling that he has stepped down from his role due to increased work commitments. Botha, a former national fullback and record try-scorer, was appointed head coach in November last year, tasked to guide the national...
Nam seeks oil, gas investments …targets US-Africa Business Summit for partnerships
LUANDA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is leading Namibia’s delegation to the 2025 US-Africa Business Summit being held in Luanda, Angola, where the country is expected to seek investment in the oil, gas and infrastructure sectors. The summit, taking place from yesterday to 25 June, brings together African leaders, US government officials and business representatives under...









