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The Ongwediva Town Council has commenced the construction of a multi-sport complex valued at N$5 million. The project marks a pivotal moment in the town’s development and commitment to enhancing recreational opportunities for its residents and visitors alike, says Ongwediva acting spokesperson Penda Kashihakumwa. He says the first phase of the project is slated for […]
A Gauteng man has died while four others remain on treatment after they tested positive for Mpox, the Department of Health confirmed on Wednesday. One patient has been discharged, one discharged for home isolation and follow ups being made. Two cases are still admitted in hospital. Speaking at a media briefing, health minister, Dr Joe […]
Jabulani Khumalo, the MK Party’s founder who was expelled, has no chance of winning back his position as leader of the party after the Electoral Court rejected his bid to be reinstated. The court dismissed his case, with costs, following his attempt to have the Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC) record of former President […]
A panel discussion on green energy job opportunities for Namibian youth by Impact Tank Namibia took place in Windhoek on Tuesday. The panel, led by 10 Billion Strong chief executive Patrick Arnold, in partnership with the embassy of the United States and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), tackled the question of job security […]
Agriculture, water and land reform deputy minister Anna Shiweda has emphasised the significance of shaping the future of Namibia’s agricultural landscape. Shiweda was speaking at a stakeholders’ consultative workshop for proposed regulations under the Seed and Seed Varieties Act on Wednesday morning. Shiweda said the purpose of the workshop was to consult stakeholders and garner […]
Agriculture, water and land reform minister Calle Schlettwein says parents have a continued responsibility to maintain children until adulthood. He said this while contributing to a discussion on the divorce bill in parliament on Tuesday. While contributing to the debate, works and transport deputy minister Veikko Nekundi said he wants spousal maintenance to be scrapped […]
The United States’ envoy to Sudan has warned that El Fasher, a besieged city in western Darfur, could fall to rebel forces imminently. El Fasher is the only city still under army control in the western Darfur region. The armed forces have been fighting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in a civil war that […]
A new government has been formed in Haiti as it tries to restore order in the violence-ravaged nation. The new cabinet completely replaces all the ministers from the government of the former Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, who was forced to step down earlier this year by gangs which control large parts of Haiti. The announcement […]
Heads will roll for some of the ANC members particularly the National Executive Committee (NEC) members who disagree with the Government of National Unity (GNU) involving the Democratic Alliance (DA). Last Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa invited all political parties to form a GNU and to join the ANC to set aside political differences in a […]
Nigeria, a nation once notorious for military rule, is marking 25 years of democracy. The brass bands will play, the crowd will cheer and the president will make a speech – but outside of Wednesday’s official event many may be wondering what the celebration is really for. “You cannot eat democracy” is a phrase often […]