Namibia

Skippers of nearly 130 yachts set sail on a "bumpy" Sydney-Hobart ocean race Friday, many scattering rose petals for the Bondi Beach shooting victims as they ventured into rolling seas. On a cool, grey summer's day at Sydney Harbour, crowds gathered around the shore or watched from scores of boats…

With less than six months to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, organizers are bracing for what could be their most challenging opponent yet: extreme heat. Soaring temperatures across the United States, Mexico and Canada pose safety issues for players and fans and a host of logistical issues…

Africa, Featured, Gender, Gender Identity, Headlines, Human Rights, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Women in peace and security. Credit: UNOAU/Sandra Barrows WINDHOEK, Namibia, Dec 22 2025 (IPS) - Last November, the streets of Windhoek came alive with the sound of drums and brass as a marching…

Namibia has been ranked among the top five countries in Africa in dealing with money laundering and financial crime risk exposures. Financial Intelligence Centre director Bryan Eiseb says the country improved from a rating of 5.09 in 2023 to 4.89 in 2024, and now to 4.78 in 2025. Downward scores…

The International Monetary Fund remains one of the largest creditors to African countries as of 2025 Economist Daniel Kathali said countries with low debt levels gain fiscal space to prioritise long-term development rather than crisis-driven borrowing and heavy debt servicing Somalia’s outstanding balance rose to KSh 21.69b after a new…

Namibai’s Minister of urban and rural development Sankwasa Sankwasa has said his country was grappling with inherited housing challenges, particularly the prevalence of informal settlements. Namibia’s Housing minister spoke at the weekend during the Africa housing awards and industry end-of-year dinner organised by the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS). Sankwasa…

Home Fossil Energy Shell handpicks Odfjell Drilling-managed rig for ops offshore Namibia December 11, 2025, by Melisa Cavcic UK-headquartered energy giant Shell has booked a semi-submersible rig, owned by Northern Ocean (NOL) and managed by Odfjell Drilling, for drilling activities off the coast of Namibia, Africa. Deepsea Mira rig; Source:…

Home Fossil Energy TotalEnergies augments its oil portfolio offshore Namibia through deal with Galp December 9, 2025, by Melisa Cavcic French energy giant TotalEnergies has shaken hands with Portugal’s oil and gas company Galp on a deal that will enable it to enter the PEL 83 license, encompassing an oil discovery off…

Adolf Hitler Uunona, a local politician in Namibia, is poised to secure his council seat once again in the nation’s recent regional elections, capturing international attention due to his controversial name, which he insists holds no ideological significance. As a veteran member of Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party, Uunona is campaigning…

Presidential spokesperson Jonas Mbambo says a short video clip of president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah apparently detesting employees who abuse sick leave has been misinterpreted by the public. He says the video, which has been widely shared on social media, shows only an excerpt of the president's remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony…