South Africa Rolls Out Easter Border Plan to Manage Travel Surge
Border Management Authority (BMA) has activated a nationwide operational plan to ensure secure and efficient movement across South Africa’s 71 ports of entry during the […]
Namibia
AfDB Unveils 2025–2030 Strategy to Support Namibia’s Economic Transformation
The African Development Bank (AfDB) on Wednesday, March 11, launched its Country Strategy Paper for 2025–2030 for Namibia, outlining a range of financing and investment […]
Namibia flags regulatory breach over TotalEnergies–Petrobras offshore stake announcement
The Namibian Government has expressed concern over a joint announcement by TotalEnergies and Petrobras regarding the acquisition of equity interests in an offshore petroleum exploration […]
DRC Agrees to Accept Return of Its Irregular Migrants From the UK After Diplomatic Pressure
On 8 February 2026, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has agreed to take back its citizens in irregular status who are being deported from the United […]
US expands visa bond requirement to seven more countries, deepening barriers for African travellers
The Trump administration has expanded its visa bond policy to include seven additional countries—Bhutan, Botswana, the Central African Republic, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Namibia and Turkmenistan—effective January […]
Namibia Flags H5N1 Avian Influenza Outbreak in Southern Coastal Region
Namibia has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds in the Karas Region, with authorities announcing on Monday, 15 December, that […]
Namibia’s Tourism Rebounds Strongly with Over 1.25 Million Arrivals in 2024
Namibia registered more than 1.25 million tourist arrivals in 2024, marking a 45.5 percent surge compared with the previous year as the industry steadily regains […]
Namibia Addresses Temporary Shortages of Paracetamol and HIV Test Kits
On Wednesday, November 19 2025, Namibia’s Ministry of Health and Social Services has acknowledged temporary supply pressures affecting paracetamol and HIV test kits at some […]
UK Threatens Visa Restrictions on Angola, Namibia, and DRC Amid Migration Reform
On Monday, November 17, 2025, the United Kingdom warned it could restrict the issuance of tourist and VIP visas to Angola, Namibia, and the Democratic […]
Namibia’s Venus Oil Project Poised to Transform National Economy
Namibia’s upcoming Venus offshore oil development could become a key pillar of the country’s economic growth, contributing up to 18 percent of its GDP at […]