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Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald told Parliament that more than 37,000 cellphones were confiscated from prisons in the last financial year, describing smuggling as a major security challenge. The department is deploying body scanners, metal detectors, and raids, while addressing that prisons are 62% overcrowded.
The UK government offers an Ancestry visa to citizens of 22 African nations, allowing them to live and work in Britain for five years with a pathway to indefinite leave to remain. Applicants must prove a grandparent was born in the UK, Channel Islands, or Isle of Man. Zimbabwe's inclusion is notable despite its withdrawal from the Commonwealth.
According to the Henley Passport Index, South African passport holders can travel to 101 destinations without a prior visa. The ranking places the country 50th or 96th globally, depending on the report, with regional highlights across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean.
Namibia have named an experienced squad for a home T20I tri-series against South Africa and Zimbabwe later this week, with Gerhard Erasmus to lead the side. The series in Windhoek precedes three ODIs against South Africa, seen as preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
African leaders convene a high-level roundtable in New York to advance a continental strategy for local processing of critical minerals, unveiling a new declaration aimed at shifting the continent from raw material exporter to industrial player.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi admitted the government failed to properly manage immigration and demand, citing a 'huge mistake' in planning. He spoke at the ANC's election manifesto launch, acknowledging the party must improve service delivery while defending its record. Statistics illustrate the scale of migration that has contributed to population growth.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah inaugurated the Ohangwena Times Square Shopping Complex in Helao Nafidi, highlighting its potential to boost cross-border trade with Angola. Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa declared the area open for business, framing the project as a statement of confidence in the region's future.
Australia captain Pat Cummins plans to feature in some ODIs ahead of the Test series against South Africa, which he calls a priority. The team leveled the Bangladesh series 1-1 with an innings win in Mackay, and Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto called for more Test opportunities against major nations.
A new global study by travel agency Go2Africa has ranked Singapore as the world's noisiest country, followed by the Maldives. The Noise-Free Nations Index scores countries based on factors like population density and infrastructure, with Bhutan emerging as the quietest.
Namibia's agriculture ministry has formally ended its Remote Sensing Agricultural Services Agreement with US company 6th Grain Corporation, citing a review that found the deal failed to meet legal and procedural requirements. Spokesperson Romeo Muyunda confirmed the termination, which follows months of scrutiny over procurement and food security concerns.
Botswana is ramping up foot-and-mouth disease controls as outbreaks across southern Africa threaten livestock trade. The government is establishing a containment zone, seeking international recognition, and has donated vaccines to Lesotho, while South Africa accelerates its own vaccination campaign and regional cooperation.
Namibia will rebury the remains of Festus Nehale and Simon Niilenge, two anti-apartheid fighters who died in South African custody, during Heroes Day ceremonies on Wednesday. The remains were returned last week alongside those of 84 other Namibians held in South African museums, in what officials called an act of restorative justice.
At the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2026, Vice President Lucia Witbooi stressed that the country's oil resources must translate into tangible benefits for Namibians, while ministers and industry leaders highlighted local content, fiscal certainty, and preparation for production as key priorities.
The March and March Movement has announced a march and picket outside the SADC summit in Durban on Monday, under the theme 'It's time to fetch your people.' The movement, which has led protests against undocumented migrants, is demanding stricter visa controls and other measures. President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned discrimination against fellow Africans.
India's parliament has passed a law exempting foreign companies from income tax on rough diamond sales in special zones in Mumbai and Surat, aiming to boost its position as a global trading hub. The 15-year exemption, effective October 1 through March 2041, covers miners, brokers, and other sellers, and has drawn praise from industry leaders.
Namibia's agriculture ministry has unveiled preparations for the 2026/27 rain-fed cropping season, earmarking N$8 million to service and repair 508 tractors and to sell subsidised equipment to eligible farmers. The programme also creates artisan training opportunities ahead of the October 2026 to March 2027 season.
An analysis of how Africa and Brazil can escape the historical cycle of raw material extraction by leveraging their vast resources and South-South cooperation to build green industries, as argued in an article by Désiré Assogbavi and Renata Albuquerque Ribeiro.
The United States has imposed new tariffs of 10-12.5% on imports from 60 countries, citing inadequate enforcement of forced labor bans. The tariffs, set under Section 301, affect seven African nations, while Namibia is exempt. Reactions vary, with some small businesses seeing the new rates as manageable compared to previous tariffs.
Namibia's electricity regulator cut NamPower's requested tariff hike with government support, reducing the average bulk tariff increase to 3.7%. Meanwhile, the City of Windhoek confirmed a 4% municipal tariff increase, affecting water, property rates, and other services, with economists warning of cumulative financial pressure on households.
The UK government plans to amend the 1971 Immigration Act to enable the deportation of Shabir Ahmed, the convicted ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang, following his release from prison. Pakistan's refusal to accept him remains a barrier, and the home secretary says all avenues are being explored.