Insult reflects tribal division in Namibia

A minister's inflammatory comment about his Ovambo colleagues sparks minorities' sympathy.

Namibian president's illness raises succession issue

Concern has been rising over Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba's health after he was hospitalised two weeks ago.

Namibia declares state of emergency after flooding

Namibia's president on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in northern parts of the country after heavy flooding displaced nearly 10 000 people.

How to be a Chinese lion in Namibia

A strange tale about a company that is doing more than changing how Namibians get their healthcare -- it's inspiring burgeoning entrepreneurs.

Namibian opposition parties to appeal election ruling

Nine opposition parties in Namibia that lost a court case challenging the 2009 national elections will appeal the ruling, their leaders said on Tuesday.

Zuma and ministers take a trip to Namibia

On invitation from Namibian president Hifikepunye Pohamba, President Jacob Zuma will take a working trip to the country to discuss economic relations.

Pohamba steps from predecessor's shadow

When Hifikepunye Pohamba first ran for Namibian president five years ago, Sam Nujoma was still seen as the power behind the throne.

Namibian dog tired of being wagged by the tail

First the long knives were out for Namibia's President Hifikepunye Pohamba, now they are willing to fall on their swords and die for him.

Windhoek, Pyongyang cement ties

Namibia and North Korea said on Thursday they hoped to strengthen their economic ties, as North Korea's head of state warned against countries plundering resources from poor African countries.

Mozambique warns of more floods when dam gate opens

Mozambican authorities warned on Tuesday that flooding will worsen in Southern Africa when a major dam on its borders opens its floodgates and Namibia counts the toll of floods in its northern areas. The Kariba Dam, on Mozambique's border with Zambia and Zimbabwe, is expected have at least one of its floodgates opened on Monday.

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