Namibia

The Namibian genocide was one of the first genocides of the 20th century. Between 1904 and 1908, tens of thousands of Ovaherero and Nama people were killed under German colonial rule. Despite the scale of these events, the material and human legacy of this genocide remains less understood than later…

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The African Public Relations Association (APRA) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Namibian Press Agency (NAMPA). The MOU is a follow-up to an earlier invitation by NAMPA to APRA to co-host the 2026 Effective Communicators Conference (ECC), scheduled to take place on 14-17 July, at The…

Effective Communicators Conferences APRA, NAMPA Partner to Host 2026 Effective Communicators Conference in Namibia The African Public Relations Association (APRA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Namibian Press Agency (NAMPA) to co-host the 2026 Effective Communicators Conferences (ECC), a continental gathering aimed at advancing strategic communication, public…

An aerial view of Windhoek, Namibia. The Namibian government on Saturday announced a deal for Vitol to supply fuel from July through September as part of an effort to mitigate price shocks for oil products caused by the Iran war. Peter Charlesworth/LightRocket via Getty Images) For more financial news, visit…

Windhoek—At 13 years old, Andre Hansen thought smoking was simply part of growing up. Like many teenagers trying to fit in, he smoked his first cigarette in the company of other boys in his neighbourhood of Windhoek, Namibia’s capital. What began as experimentation quickly turned into a 17-year-long dependence that…

Sun International CEO Ulrik Bengtsson previously stated the company is transitioning to become a digitally-led business through investments in its Sunbet brand. Sun International’s online brand Sunbet has launched in Namibia, marking its third market in Africa. The latest launch is in partnership with Bede Gaming, which will power the…

Chinese nationals charged in an international cryptocurrency fraud and human trafficking ring in Namibia failed to appear in court and have been traced back to China. State authorities have requested Interpol’s assistance to locate them. Key Takeaways Six Chinese suspects fled to China by May 20, triggering an Interpol hunt…

Rational Perspective South Africa’s growth problem lies in a weak economic engine, distorted policy direction, and heavy regulatory friction slowing progress. Published on :  20 May 2026, 10:50 am Key topics: South Africa underinvests poorly despite high spending on key public sectors Policy uncertainty, state control, and cadre deployment distort…

Home Fossil Energy License extension out of the way, as Stamper advances multi-basin mission offshore Namibia May 13, 2026, by Melisa Cavcic Canada-headquartered Stamper Oil & Gas Corp., a Namibia-focused oil and gas exploration company, has confirmed an extension of a Namibian offshore petroleum exploration license (PEL), as energy majors…