Namibia Daily News

07/07/2025

When You’re World-Class on the Field, But Still That One Cousin at the Wedding 😂⚽

Spotted: N’Golo Kanté — Champions League winner, World Cup winner… and now, surprise wedding guest!
Dressed to impress (from the ankles up)— suit on point, tekkies on the beat 😎

07/07/2025

Mamelodi Sundowns have secured the services of Peter Shalulile as he signed a two-year contract extension with the club. The deal reaffirms the club’s faith in the star who has become an integral part of their success. Sundowns fans can look forward to more magic from the striker as he continues to don the yellow and blue until at least 2027.

07/07/2025

The Namibia Football Association (NFA) announced Sunday evening that it has entered into an agreement with the Botswana Football Association (BFA) to host its upcoming international home matches in Francistown, Botswana.

WINDHOEK, July 7-- The Namibia Football Association (NFA) announced Sunday evening that it has entered into an agreement with the Botswana Football Association (BFA) to host its upcoming international home matches in Francistown, Botswana. Namibia will play its 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification home...

07/07/2025

Up to 80 people have died while more than 40 people remain missing on Sunday, three days after hours of heavy rain led to major flash flooding in the south-central U.S. state of Texas, authorities said Sunday afternoon.

HOUSTON, July 7  -- Up to 80 people have died while more than 40 people remain missing on Sunday, three days after hours of heavy rain led to major flash flooding in the south-central U.S. state of Texas, authorities said Sunday afternoon. U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he is planning to v...

07/07/2025

After a narrow 1-0 defeat to Angola in their COSAFA U-20 tournament opener, Namibia staged a strong comeback in their second match, defeating Zimbabwe 3-2 in a thrilling encounter. The Young Warriors showed resilience and determination, bouncing back from early tournament disappointment to secure vital three points. The victory not only reignited their hopes of advancing in the competition but also showcased their fighting spirit and attacking potential. With momentum now on their side, Namibia will look to carry this form into their next fixture against Malawi.

07/07/2025

Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced Saturday that “the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” following an online poll he launched earlier in the week that showed strong support for a new political force.

LOS ANGELES, July 7  -- Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced Saturday that

07/07/2025

Tanzania is set to host a high-level Pan-African summit focusing on the future of social security on the continent, a senior official announced Sunday.

DAR ES SALAAM, July 7 -- Tanzania is set to host a high-level Pan-African summit focusing on the future of social security on the continent, a senior official announced Sunday. The summit, to be held on July 10 in the northern city of Arusha, will convene social security leaders and policymakers fro...

06/07/2025

Ten people were injured after an An-2 light civilian aircraft made a crash-landing in Russia’s Trans-Baikal Region on Sunday, with three in critical condition, said local authorities.

MOSCOW, July 6  -- Ten people were injured after an An-2 light civilian aircraft made a crash-landing in Russia's Trans-Baikal Region on Sunday, with three in critical condition, said local authorities. The authorities said that among the hospitalized, three are in intensive care. Russia's East Sib...

06/07/2025

The BRICS grouping, which has emerged as a strong and principled force, represents an opportunity to shape a more balanced and just international order, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 -- The BRICS grouping, which has emerged as a strong and principled force, represents an opportunity to shape a more balanced and just international order, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said. Legacy international organizations need to be reformed to reflect the chan...

06/07/2025

With the backing of the Chinese Embassy in Namibia, Farm Rust, a subsidiary of Kalahari Holdings associated with the Swapo Party, is sharing an impressive practical story about Namibia’s independence in food production. The executor of this initiative is Zhong Mei Engineering Group.

06/07/2025

Southern African countries should dismantle policy silos and embrace cross-sector collaboration to address social inclusion and sustainability challenges, a senior Namibian official said on Sunday.

WINDHOEK, July 6 -- Southern African countries should dismantle policy silos and embrace cross-sector collaboration to address social inclusion and sustainability challenges, a senior Namibian official said on Sunday. Speaking at the Inter-Ministerial Forum on Inclusion and Sustainability for Minist...