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Opinion – NPL must embrace independence to unlock sustainable growth
New Era
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The Namibian Premier League (NPL) stands at a pivotal moment in its history, with the opportunity to transform Namibian football by achieving full independence or autonomy, a model successfully adopted by leading leagues worldwide. By...
Woest clinches Ladies Windhoek Open title
New Era
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The Windhoek Ladies Open, hosted by the Namibia Amateur Ladies Golf Union (NALGU) and proudly sponsored by NamibRe, concluded in style last weekend at the Windhoek Golf Club, with Wilmari Woest emerging the overall champion. Woest secured victory...
Germany funds TVET Scholarship Call for Namibian Youth in the South with €1.2 Million
Informante
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July 3, 2025
Staff Reporter THE Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy in Namibia, Florian Seitz, on behalf of the Federal Government of Germany, participated in the launch event for the 3rd call for applications under the Youth for Green Hydrogen (Y4H2)...
Ten years after Cecil the Lion’s death, let’s mourn human victims of wildlife attacks
Daily Maverick
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July 2, 2025
Many people in the West know Cecil the Lion, but who can name an African killed by a lion or another species of dangerous megafauna in the decade since Cecil’s demise? Our guess is not many, and that speaks volumes to the chasm that divides Africa...
Edelweiss adds Windhoek, Namibia, to summer 2026 long-haul network
Aviation24.be
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July 2, 2025
Edelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure airline, will launch seasonal non-stop flights from Zurich to Windhoek, Namibia, starting 1 June 2026. The route will operate twice weekly (Mondays and Fridays) until the end of October using the modern...
New Zurich-Windhoek route to boost tourism and trade
Windhoek Observer
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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Air Connect Namibia has announced the launch of a new nonstop flight route between Zurich and Windhoek, set to begin in June 2026. The route will operate twice weekly and will be serviced by Edelweiss, Switzerland’s leading...
Regional leaders oppose Windhoek control of Mashare
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Important decisions affecting the Mashare Agricultural Development Institute in the Kavango East Region are currently being made in Windhoek—a situation that regional leaders say must change. The institute, which falls under the Product...
Namibia’s economy expands by 2.7% in first quarter of 2025
Informante
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July 2, 2025
Business Reporter IN the first quarter of 2025, Namibia’s economy expanded by 2.7% year-on-year in real terms, marking the 16th consecutive quarter of economic growth, although this was a slowdown from the 4.8% recorded in the same quarter of...
Frost and showers forecast for southern Namibia
Informante
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July 2, 2025
RAIN AND FROST EXPECTED: The Namibia Meteorological Services has predicted rain showers and cold weather for the southern parts of the country, particularly the //Kharas Region, starting tomorrow. Temperatures are expected to drop further by...
8 must-do adventures in Namibia
National Geographic
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Namibia is a southwestern African nation roughly twice the size of California, known for having the world’s oldest desert. The Namib Desert is the scene for many of Namibia’s must-do adventures, from hiking up Sossusvlei’s distinctive red and...
To Unleash Namibia’s Potential, Prioritize Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Growth (Opinion)
Villager
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July 2, 2025
By: Josef Sheehama The Namibian government relies heavily on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to drive competitiveness and inclusive growth. Closing the finance gap for MSMEs is crucial for improving productivity, fostering long-term...
88 Energy JV secures 12-month extension for Namibian onshore licence
The West Australian
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July 2, 2025
88 Energy has secured a 12-month extension for the company’s onshore Owambo Basin petroleum exploration licence PEL93 in Namibia that will extend its first renewal exploration period through to October 2026. During the extension period, the...
Ondangwa a gateway to northern Namibia’s industrial future
Informante
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July 1, 2025
Maria David THE town of Ondangwa is a strategically vital hub for northern Namibia, poised to unlock significant industrial potential, according to James Sankwasa, Minister of Urban and Rural Development. Sankwasa was speaking at the official...
Namibian cheetahs’ first home Kuno records 19 per cent tourist growth in 2024-25
The New Indian Express
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BHOPAL: Tourist arrivals at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park (KNP) – the first home of African cheetahs in India – have grown by 19% in 2024-25 compared to the previous year. Just a day before the park is closed for tourists as part of the...
Namibia enters AfCFTA market with salt export
Windhoek Observer
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Niël Terblanché For the first time since Namibia ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, a locally produced consignment of salt left the port of Walvis Bay on Monday. The cargo symbolised the country’s entry into a...
Namibia considers direct medicine procurement
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Namibia may begin sourcing medicinal supplies directly from Egypt as part of the government's new direct procurement policy. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah confirmed this during a courtesy visit by Egypt’s Ambassador to Namibia, Wael Batea, at...
AquaNam redefines sustainable agriculture
New Era
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Monika Amunyela A new chapter in climate-smart agriculture and youth empowerment was marked with the launch of AquaNam, a branch of the Impact Tank Group. The recent launch of AquaNam brought together stakeholders, farmers, financial partners, and...
Relentless journey of Tobias, Namibia’s boxing architect … From Edundja to the world
New Era
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No one could have predicted that a young boy from the quiet village of Edundja in the Ohangwena region would one day grow into the man who would put Namibia on the global boxing map. But that’s exactly what Nestor ‘Sunshine’ Tobias has done....
Bank Windhoek implements value-based fee structure …aims to maintain real value amid challenging environment
New Era
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Bank Windhoek has implemented a revised banking fee structure, effective today, which responds to ongoing economic uncertainty and a projected inflation rate of 4.5%. The moderate fee adjustment aims to maintain real value and service quality amid...
Business community urged to expand horizons as Namibia launches first AFCFTA consignment
Informante
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July 1, 2025
Staff Reporter THE Minister of International Relations, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has urged the country’s private sector to actively embrace the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement to unlock its full...