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Namibia

2024: The year democracy was tested in Africa
Opinion
/ 24 December 2024

2024: The year democracy was tested in Africa

Coming on the heels of seven coups since 2020, 19 countries held elections but with mixed outcomes

By Tendai Murisa
Shock election results hit governing parties globally
Opinion
/ 21 December 2024

Shock election results hit governing parties globally

‘A kind of electoral long Covid’ has left its mark on countries around the world that went to the polls

By Richard Calland
Namibia’s 2024 elections a mirror of progress and peril
Opinion
/ 14 December 2024

Namibia’s 2024 elections a mirror of progress and peril

The elections showed the resilience of its people and the potential for growth. But they also exposed flaws that must be addressed

By Gerson Shikukumwa
Democracy tested: What the 2024 African election scorecard reveals about progress and problems
Opinion
/ 12 December 2024

Democracy tested: What the 2024 African election scorecard reveals about progress and problems

Some elections show signs of progress — youth-driven political transitions and active citizen involvement — others reveal systemic problems, including political manipulation and disenfranchisement

By Nyasha Mpani
Namibia faces its toughest election yet and could trigger a runoff
Opinion
/ 26 November 2024

Namibia faces its toughest election yet and could trigger a runoff

Swapo, which has been in power since the country gained independence from South Africa in 1990, is likely to retain parliamentary dominance but the presidential race is uncertain

By Nnaemeka Ohamadike
Namibia elections: Can Swapo weather the storm?
Opinion
/ 20 November 2024

Namibia elections: Can Swapo weather the storm?

There is a shift in the region away from the traditional dominance of liberation parties such as the ANC in South Africa and Frelimo in Mozambique

By Nyasha Mpani
La Niña may bring favourable weather, boosting optimism about food security in Southern Africa
Opinion
/ 7 October 2024

La Niña may bring favourable weather, boosting optimism about food security in Southern Africa

The weather event is predicted to bring above-normal rainfall in January before easing up, but the northeast may remain dry

By Wandile Sihlobo
Should South Africa introduce a visa for countries that are currently exempt?
Thought Leader
/ 27 August 2024

Should South Africa introduce a visa for countries that are currently exempt?

The type of visa and the cost of it should be taken into consideration

By Lindani Zungu
Walvis Bay’s Cleanergy plant leads the way in green hydrogen technology
The Green Guardian
/ 10 August 2024

Walvis Bay’s Cleanergy plant leads the way in green hydrogen technology

An inside look at a green hydrogen plant that has made the most visible progress of nine projects under development in Namibia

By John Grobler
Green energy innovations are being developed in Namibia’s desert
The Green Guardian
/ 9 July 2024

Green energy innovations are being developed in Namibia’s desert

Green hydrogen features in projects aimed at producing carbon-free steel and ammonia fuel for shipping and rail transport

By John Grobler
Encounters with Palestine and the environment
Friday
/ 20 June 2024

Encounters with Palestine and the environment

These subjects take centre stage at a festival showcasing nearly
50 documentaries

By Charles Leonard
Hage Geingob, Namibia’s veteran statesman, dead at 82
Africa
/ 4 February 2024

Hage Geingob, Namibia’s veteran statesman, dead at 82

He died early on Sunday in a hospital in the capital Windhoek, where he was receiving treatment for cancer

By Afp
War memorials, a cautionary memory bank for peace
Thought Leader
/ 21 July 2023

War memorials, a cautionary memory bank for peace

South Africa’s part in World War I shows the importance of collective memory in recalling the ignored names of those who died in service

By Claire Horton
State must get its ‘act in order’ in Fishrot extradition case
National
/ 5 June 2023

State must get its ‘act in order’ in Fishrot extradition case

Prosecutors are expected to submit an application opposing the release of Marén de Klerk, wanted for corruption, fraud, theft and money laundering in Namibia

By Eunice Masson
South African cheetahs arrive safely in India, now conservationists wait to see whether the big cats can thrive
The Green Guardian
/ 21 February 2023

South African cheetahs arrive safely in India, now conservationists wait to see whether the big cats can thrive

Scientists on both sides weigh in as concerns are raised over animals’ welfare and viability of ambitious project to repopulate Asian savannah

But questions remain over viability of contentious project

By Sheree Bega
In the DRC, an ugly history of war risks repeating itself
Africa
/ 10 December 2022

In the DRC, an ugly history of war risks repeating itself

East African leaders are mobilising armies to intervene in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Decades ago, Zimbabwean soldiers came to Kinshasa’s aid and learnt harsh lessons

By Dingani Masuku
Study finds no evidence dehorning rhinos has an impact on the species
National
/ 30 September 2022

Study finds no evidence dehorning rhinos has an impact on the species

A small study shows it doesn’t have a detrimental effect on the animals but more research is needed

By Lesego Chepape
Study finds no evidence dehorning rhinos has an impact on the species
The Green Guardian
/ 29 September 2022

Study finds no evidence dehorning rhinos has an impact on the species

A small study shows it doesn’t have a detrimental effect on the animals but more research is needed

By Lesego Chepape
For Africans, the British empire was neither benign nor good
Opinion
/ 12 September 2022

For Africans, the British empire was neither benign nor good

Britain consolidated its rapacious theft of territories in Africa and Asia during the reign of Elizabeth II’s great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria

By Tembeka Ngcukaitobi
Faced with MPs’ questions, Ramaphosa remains silent on Farmgate
Politics
/ 30 August 2022

Faced with MPs’ questions, Ramaphosa remains silent on Farmgate

Opposition parties protested that the law does not allow the president to evade questions from elected representatives

By Emsie Ferreira
Lamola denies cover-up on Namibian request on farmgate
National
/ 26 July 2022

Lamola denies cover-up on Namibian request on farmgate

The request had not progressed to a stage where the minister or the national director of public prosecutions would normally become involved, so they were caught unawares when asked about it

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala neighbours frown at interest in ‘old robbery’
National
/ 17 June 2022

Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala neighbours frown at interest in ‘old robbery’

The residents of Vingerkraal village say the president often drops by for a chat without his bodyguards

By Zakhele Diamante Shiba
Julius Malema calls on Ramaphosa to step aside over corruption allegations
Politics
/ 7 June 2022

Julius Malema calls on Ramaphosa to step aside over corruption allegations

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader has accused the president of defeating the ends of justice

By Bongeka Gumede
Canada’s flag flutters over crude oil exploration in the Namibia, Botswana Kavango Basin
Africa
/ 22 March 2022

Canada’s flag flutters over crude oil exploration in the Namibia, Botswana Kavango Basin

The oil and gas lies under wild and beautiful land that is critical for providing millions of people with drinking water and livelihoods, and is home to endangered wildlife

By Tzeporah Berman and Ina-Maria Shikongo
Seal die-off on Namibia coast ‘feels like a war zone’
Africa
/ 9 March 2022

Seal die-off on Namibia coast ‘feels like a war zone’

Hundreds of dead Cape fur seals are washing ashore dead in Pelican Point, puzzling marine experts

By Sheree Bega
Oil and gas firms ‘harassed’ out of South Africa, Gwede Mantashe says
Article
/ 2 March 2022

Oil and gas firms ‘harassed’ out of South Africa, Gwede Mantashe says

Minister tells African Energy Indaba country ‘wants to be island of angels in sea of poverty’

By Sheree Bega
Cape fur seal die-off: NGO fundraises for test kits to help to find out why
National
/ 14 February 2022

Cape fur seal die-off: NGO fundraises for test kits to help to find out why

Work is underway to determine if a marine biotoxin is linked to seal mortalities, although preliminary tests have proven negative or insignificant

By Sheree Bega
Science’s burning questions about the Okavango River Basin are answered
The Green Guardian
/ 19 January 2022

Science’s burning questions about the Okavango River Basin are answered

Discoveries by the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project underscore the importance of the upper Okavango catchment in Angola, whose rivers and source lakes sustain the Okavango Delta

By Steve Boyes
The Continent: Africa A-Z of 2021
Africa
/ 31 December 2021

The Continent: Africa A-Z of 2021

The highlights of 2021 in Africa

By Samira Sawlani and The Continent
Namibia’s first lady Monica Geingos fights social media trolls
Africa
/ 12 December 2021

Namibia’s first lady Monica Geingos fights social media trolls

When Monica Geingos became first lady of Namibia she received a deluge of abuse, but she extinguishes it by holding it up to the light.

By Samira Sawlani and The Continent
South Africa says UK red list travel decision on new Covid variant is premature
Coronavirus
/ 26 November 2021

South Africa says UK red list travel decision on new Covid variant is premature

The department of international relations and cooperation says the travel ban on Southern African countries seems to be rushed

By Marcia Zali
Heineken buying Distell will allow for its diversification in the wake of waning beer sales
Business
/ 19 November 2021

Heineken buying Distell will allow for its diversification in the wake of waning beer sales

Heineken set to brew up local market

By Anathi Madubela
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