Namibia
Namibia is a country in south-western Africa, bordered by Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east, South Africa to the south and east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The capital and largest city is Windhoek. With a population of about 2.6-million spread across 825 000 km², Namibia is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. The economy is heavily dependent on mining and mineral exports, particularly diamonds, uranium, gold, copper and zinc. Namibia is one of the world's leading uranium producers, with major operations including the Rössing and Husab mines in the Erongo region and the Langer Heinrich mine. The country also has significant fishing, agriculture and tourism sectors. Namibia uses the Namibian dollar, which is pegged one-to-one with the South African rand, and both currencies circulate as legal tender. The country is a parliamentary republic and a member of the Southern African Development Community, the African Union and the Commonwealth of Nations. Namibia gained independence from South Africa in 1990, having previously been administered as South West Africa under a League of Nations mandate and later a disputed United Nations trusteeship.
Namibia Updates
Shadows of past political violence shape the lives of young Africans for years – a study of nine countries
20th July 2026 Political violence refers to the use of force by groups pursuing political goals. It can include attacks on civilians, armed clashes, riots and... →
Ramaphosa highlights importance of collaboration during South Africa-Namibia Binational Commission
By: Sabrina Jardim 17th July 2026 Given the shared geology and geographical proximity between South Africa and Namibia, there is a compelling case for closer collaboration in... →
ActionSA files court bid to overturn Phala Phala ‘police whitewash' 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 17th July 2026 ActionSA has initiated legal proceedings in the Pretoria High Court to review and set aside the South African Police Service's disciplinary... →
Daily Podcast – July 16, 2026
By: Halima Frost 16th July 2026 Making headlines: SA, Namibia to hold 4th Binational Commission in Pretoria; Eskom Green says PFMA approval enables fundraising and partnerships;... →
SA, Namibia to hold 4th Binational Commission in Pretoria
By: Thabi Shomolekae 16th July 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will co-chair the fourth session of the South Africa-Namibia Binational... →
Ghana’s Tarkwa negotiations are testing Africa’s new mining bargain
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th July 2026 For decades, the bargain between states and mining companies was relatively predictable. Governments provided regulatory certainty, companies... →
Africa attracted investment in 2025; the challenge is turning it into broader industrial development – Unctad
By: Schalk Burger 7th July 2026 Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa reached about $70-billion in 2025, which was below the exceptional $94-billion recorded in 2024,... →
SA: Cyril Ramaphosa: Address by South Africa, at the 9th Summit of the Southern African Customs Union, Cape Town (26/06/2026)
26th June 2026 We gather today at a moment when the global economy is being reshaped before our eyes. Trade patterns are changing. New technologies are redrawing... →
Ramaphosa urges Sacu nations to build competitive production hub amid global trade turbulence
By: Thabi Shomolekae 26th June 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa wants Africa to strengthen its economic resilience through enhanced regional integration and cooperation, such as the... →
How CDH is solving the experience paradox and getting future ready
18th June 2026 Statistics South Africa's latest Labour Force Survey indicates that 5.8-million youth are without jobs. For graduates, a central issue is the... →
