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Springboks confident ahead of France showdown in Paris

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says they are unfazed by how France’s halfback combination, where captain Antoine Dupont will be joined by Maxime Lucu, will affect their Nations Championship clash in Paris tonight. South Africa return to the Stade de France, where they have beaten Les Bleus five consecutive times. Kolisi…

13 Nov 2AM 1 min

Global Microsoft outage affects Outlook, Teams and OneDrive

Microsoft says a gradual recovery is underway after a major global outage disrupted key workplace and email services overnight. The disruption, which began Thursday, hit Outlook, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and Copilot, affecting businesses and institutions worldwide. Microsoft says the problem was triggered when servers handling secure connections became overwhelmed, adding…

13 Nov 12AM 1 min

SA's Ramaphosa heads to Silicon Valley to explore AI investment opportunities

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead a high-level delegation to Silicon Valley, US, from 15 to 21 November to explore developments and investment opportunities in artificial intelligence. The delegation will meet with technology companies, investors and researchers, and visit Stanford University. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says the visit aims…

13 Nov 12AM 1 min

Outdated personal details hamper efforts to recover N$1.1 billion in unclaimed funds

Financial institutions and regulators are renewing calls for Namibians to update their personal records, following reports that roughly N$1.1 billion in unclaimed funds is sitting uncollected across the country. The figure covers dormant bank accounts, forgotten life policies, and unallocated pension or investment payouts. Authorities warn that outdated contact details…

13 Nov 12AM 1 min

NFA struggles to pay Brave Warriors appearance fees

The Namibia Football Association says it is struggling to settle outstanding appearance fees owed to Brave Warriors players for matches against Congo and Russia. Acting Secretary General Mabos Vries says payments for the Comoros match have been settled, while the association has prioritised payments for the first Cameroon match, with…

13 Nov 12AM 1 min

NQA consults public on proposed micro-credentials policy

The Namibia Qualifications Authority is conducting public consultations across all 14 regions on a proposed Micro-Credentials Policy aimed at regulating and accrediting short courses. The policy seeks to ensure that short courses have recognised learning outcomes, credible assessments and certification, with approved programmes registered on the National Qualifications Framework. The…

13 Nov 12AM 1 min

Western Cape adds 69,000 jobs as South Africa's unemployment reaches 33.7%

The DA in the Western Cape says reliable infrastructure and an environment in which businesses can invest, grow, and create jobs are needed to address the country’s unemployment crisis. The third-quarter 2026 Quarterly Labour Force Survey puts the national unemployment rate at 33.7-percent. The DA’s Noko Masipa says the Western…

12 Nov 10PM 1 min

Navachab Opens Usakos SME Park to Boost Local Businesses 

QKR Namibia Navachab Gold Mine officially opened the Usakos SME Park, aimed at supporting SMEs and promoting local economic development. The opening took place in Usakos and was attended by stakeholders from government and the business community. The initiative forms part of the mine’s efforts to support entrepreneurship and create…

12 Nov 10AM 1 min

South Africa’s Ramaphosa Warns Injustice and Corruption Undermine Public Trust 

President Cyril Ramaphosa  of South Africa says the gap between the promise of justice and people's lived experiences must be closed to protect democracy. Speaking at the International Access to Justice Conference in Sun City, North West, he warns that repeated injustice erodes public confidence in democratic institutions. Ramaphosa says when…

12 Nov 10AM 1 min

Regional Water Symposium challenged to deliver practical solutions on water security

The third Namibia Regional Water Symposium is underway in Swakopmund under the theme of innovation, investment, climate resilience and responsible water management. The symposium brings together government, industry and development partners to discuss sustainable water management, strengthen partnerships and improve Namibia’s water security. We spoke to former Agriculture Minister Calle…

12 Nov 9AM 1 min

Windhoek rhino sculpture hunt offers luxury Damaraland getaway worth N$165,000.

Namibians could win an all-inclusive luxury getaway to Damaraland worth more than N$165 000 by finding a life-sized rhino sculpture hidden somewhere in Windhoek. The competition, launched by ultimate.earth and Save the Rhino Trust Namibia, features Dorsland and her calf who were both poached last year, in sculptures made entirely…

12 Nov 9AM 1 min

Banking sector shows resilience amid economic pressures, PSG review finds

PSG Namibia’s annual banking review provides an overview of the country’s banking sector, assessing financial performance, profitability, efficiency and resilience amid economic pressures. The review also examines how financial institutions are positioning themselves for future growth. FirstRand Namibia Group CEO Conrad Dempsey says the hard work is paying off.

12 Nov 8AM 1 min

In S.A, ANC investigates poor election performance as parties approach it for coalition talks

In S.A, ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu says the party's national executive committee is examining the reasons for its poor local government election performance. Speaking in Boksburg, she says almost all political parties have approached the ANC for informal coalition talks. Bhengu says the party is reflecting on its electoral failures…

12 Nov 8AM 1 min

South Africa issues new guidelines to stabilise municipal coalition governments

In South Africa, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has issued guidelines for Stable Coalitions in Local Government. This will assist municipalities in managing coalition governance, strengthen institutional stability and ensure political transitions do not disrupt service delivery. Yesterday marked the start of the 14 days for…

12 Nov 7AM 1 min

Missing Australian teenager found

An Australian teenager who went missing during a camping trip in Victoria’s Gippsland region last Friday has been found alive. The 17-year-old, only identified as William, is believed to have walked back to the drop-off location to retrieve further camping equipment. When he failed to return, his friend searched the…

12 Nov 7AM 1 min

Namfisa signs Cape Town Declaration to expand access to affordable insurance

The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority has signed the Cape Town Declaration on Inclusive Insurance, reaffirming its commitment to improving access to affordable insurance for underserved communities. Namfisa says the commitment will support financial inclusion, strengthen consumer protection, and encourage the development of insurance products that meet the needs of…

12 Nov 6AM 1 min

South African lawmakers demand action following lifestyle audits.

Parliament’s portfolio committee on the Public Service and Administration in South Africa has called for stronger evidence that lifestyle audits are leading to disciplinary action and criminal prosecutions where wrongdoing or corruption is established. It received briefings from Public Works and Infrastructure, Human Settlements, Health, Water and Sanitation, Home Affairs,…

12 Nov 6AM 1 min

Central coast water demand nearly doubles permitted groundwater supply

NamWater says the central Namibian coast is consuming roughly twice as much water as its natural aquifers are legally permitted to supply, relying heavily on desalinated seawater to bridge the deficit. Speaking at the third Namibia Regional Water Symposium in Swakopmund, NamWater’s Adelino Batista revealed that groundwater extraction from the Omdel Dam…

12 Nov 5AM 1 min

!Gawaxab calls for greater use of domestic investment

The former Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab shared insights with The Brief on Namibia’s capital markets, investment readiness and the role of the financial sector in unlocking the country’s economic potential. He says the country needs to mobilise its own investments for development. 

12 Nov 5AM 1 min

Five Namibian entrepreneurs meet Norway’s development minister

Five young local entrepreneurs had the opportunity to engage directly with Norway’s development minister, Åsmund Aukrust, during an information-sharing meeting hosted by Future Media Namibia in Windhoek. The entrepreneurs presented their businesses to the Norwegian delegation, allowing for an exchange of information and perspectives. Norway’s development minister, Åsmund Aukrust. 

12 Nov 4AM 1 min