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Namibia welcomes India’s health innovation
New Era
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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 scoops medals in Zambia
New Era
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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 takes on Algeria in Africa Cup
New Era
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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
Informante
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July 11, 2025
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...
Namibia showcases local products at 49th Dar es Salaam Trade Fair
Informante
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July 10, 2025
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
Informante
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July 11, 2025
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!...
Windhoek: 300 000 homes short, N$76 billion needed
Namibian Sun
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July 11, 2025
Windhoek’s chronic housing shortage – now estimated at 300 000 units – would require a staggering N$76 billion to resolve. This dire shortfall is also a key driver behind the... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...
Namibia joins Global Disaster Resilience Coalition
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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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...
Namibia set for full nationwide TV, radio coverage
Xinhua News Agency
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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...
India's BIG gift to Namibia as it is set to roll out UPI service; check list of countries accepting payment through UPI
DNA India
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July 11, 2025
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 to launch India’s UPI for real-time digital payments this year
CNBC-TV18
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July 10, 2025
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...
Windhoek rent goes up sharply
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Namibians are paying more than ever to secure a roof over their heads. In a notice to the National Assembly, PDM MP Inna Hengari revealed that the average rent for a two-bedroom unit in Windhoek has risen to over N$7,300 per month, a 14.7%...
Team Malawi earns more gold medals in Namibia
The Times Group Malawi
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July 11, 2025
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...
PM Modi in Namibia: An era of mineral plus digital diplomacy
The Times of India
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July 11, 2025
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...
India and Namibia Reinforce Strategic Ties
Villager
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July 11, 2025
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
Villager
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July 11, 2025
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...
Dangote fuel storage mooted for Namibia
New Era
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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...
NOGC 2025 announces FNB and RMB Namibia as Gold Sponsors, TotalEnergies as Sustainable Energy Partner
African Mining Market
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July 11, 2025
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,...
Namibia eyes broader market access through free trade
New Era
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For Namibia to strengthen its position as a trade hub and unlock new economic opportunities, the country must invest in trade logistics infrastructure, regulatory harmonisation, and export-readiness support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)....
Namibia breaks hunger chains … govt’s drought efforts lauded
New Era
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Improved climate conditions, government policy and strategic interventions as well as strong drought-mitigating strategies played a crucial role in Namibia’s reclassification as a hunger hotspot. Namibia has since been removed from the Food and...