T20 WC: Abhishek unavailable for selection against Namibia due to illness, says BCCI
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) India’s left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma was unavailable for their Group A clash against Namibia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday due to his ongoing recovery from illness. IANS had previously reported that Abhishek was admitted to a private hospital in New […]
Namibia grants one-month amnesty to overstayed foreign nationals
Windhoek, Dec 13 (IANS) Namibia has announced a one-month amnesty programme allowing foreign nationals who have overstayed their immigration permits to leave the country voluntarily without facing prosecution, fines or detention, the country’s Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has announced. The amnesty, which is effective from December 15, 2025, to January 15, […]
Men’s Jr World Cup: Madurai lays out red carpet for Malaysia, Egypt, Namibia, England, South Africa; New Zealand reach Chennai
Madurai (T.N.), Nov 24 (IANS) It was a busy Monday at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 in both Madurai and Chennai, as a whole host of teams made their way to India for the prestigious tournament. Among the teams that reached Madurai were Malaysia, Egypt, Namibia, England, and South Africa, whilst New […]
Namibia urges youth to embrace tech-driven farming for food security
Windhoek, Oct 8 (IANS) Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday urged the country’s young people to embrace modern, technology-driven agriculture, warning that the sector faces an aging workforce and growing climate challenges that threaten long-term food security. Addressing the Agricultural Outlook Conference 2025 in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the future of Namibia’s […]
Extremely proud of our diaspora: PM Modi in Namibia
Windhoek, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed pride in the Indian diaspora in Namibia, praising their efforts in preserving Indian culture in the region and fostering deeper ties between India and the southern African nation. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “The Indian community in Namibia is extremely optimistic about closer […]
Namibia implements strict measures to combat lumpy skin disease outbreak
Windhoek, Feb 14 (IANS) Namibia’s Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) has updated control measures to combat the ongoing outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) affecting cattle across several regions according to an announcement issued on Friday. Since the first reported case in the Okakakam constituency of the Otjozondjupa Region in June 2024, the disease has […]
Indian Navy’s stealth frigate ‘INS Tushil’ visits Namibia
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) INS Tushil, the Indian Navy’s stealth guided missile frigate, visited Walvis Bay, Namibia, an official said on Friday, adding the visit was aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between India and Namibia, with a focus on enhancing maritime cooperation and tackling common threats. The visit was carried out after successfully patrolling […]
73 cases of lumpy skin disease reported in Namibia
Windhoek, Jan 17 (IANS) Namibia’s Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) issued a warning to farmers following the outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in several areas. There have been 73 confirmed cases of the disease, a debilitating viral infection that affects cattle, in the Otjombinde Constituency within the Epukiro Veterinary District in the Omaheke Region […]
