Draw Sets Up Knockout Matches

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The road to silverware has officially begun following the draw for the 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 Cup, which sets the stage for a series of high-stakes knockout matches between Namibia's top-performing football clubs.

FIVE RAND PRIMARY SCHOOL HOSTS CAREER FAIR IN OKAHANDJA

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Five Rand Primary School hosted its annual career fair in Okahandja, aimed at guiding and inspiring young learners to pursue their dreams.

The event highlighted the importance of early career guidance and the role of education in shaping Namibia's future.

FLOODWATER FROM ANGOLA FLOODS KUNENE MAHANGU FIELDS

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Floodwater from Angola has caused flooding in the mahangu fields adjacent to the Kunene River following the opening of the flap gates at the Ruacana waterfall to alleviate pressure on the dams.

NAMPOWER ISSUES FLOOD WARNING NEAR RUACANA POWER STATION

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NamPower has advised residents living downstream of the Ruacana Power Station to evacuate low‑lying areas, relocate livestock to higher ground, and maintain a safe distance from the banks of the Kunene River, as water levels could rise unexpectedly.

AVIATION WEEK AFRICA FOCUSES ON CONNECTIVITY AND AFFORDABILITY

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Discussions on strengthening intra-African air connectivity, improving air travel affordability, and advancing infrastructure development are taking centre stage at Aviation Week Africa 2026, which is currently underway in Windhoek. 

MINISTER ORDERS REVIEW OF HIGH AIRFARES IN NAMIBIA

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The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has ordered airlines operating in Namibia to review what he describes as exorbitant ticket prices.

The Minister made the remarks during Aviation Week Africa 2026, underway in Windhoek.

NAMIBIA EYES BILLIONS IN OIL AND GAS OPPORTUNITIES

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Namibia is at a critical stage in its emerging oil and gas sector, with billions of dollars in potential investment and job creation opportunities at stake.

This was the view of officials at the inaugural National Upstream Oil and Gas Local Suppliers Workshop hosted by Petrofund.

SERBIAN DELEGATION OFFERS FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO NAMIBIANS

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A delegation from Vojvodina, a province in northern Serbia, visited the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), where it announced fully funded scholarships for Namibian students to pursue studies in technical fields.

CYBERSECURITY NOW KEY TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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Cybersecurity has transformed from merely a technical necessity into a foundation of broader economic development.

This was a key takeaway at the opening of a three-day 2026 Namibia International Cyber-Security Conference and Exhibition.

NAMIBIA TO HOST SECOND EU BUSINESS FORUM

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Namibia is set to host the second Namibia-European Union Business Forum from the 12th to the 13th of May. 

This marks a key milestone in strengthening economic ties and advancing investment cooperation between the two partners.