The Gambia’s government says former President Yaya Jammeh will be subjected to legal processes, including an investigation if or when he returns to the country. Jammeh is implicated in grave human rights violations, including murder, torture, enforced disappearances and sexual violence, by The Gambia’s Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC). The Gambia’s government made its […]
The Chief Executive Officer of the Katima Mulilo Town Council, Raphael Liswaniso, has been suspended indefinitely and without salary or benefits, with all council properties withdrawn except for a cellphone. The suspension is to facilitate investigations into governance issues, following the removal of the entire council by the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James […]
The 2025 edition of the Southern Africa Broadcasters Association (SABA) convention is set to deliberate on the growth of the broadcasting space within the region and beyond. The convention gathered over 50 key players in the broadcasting industry from the Southern African region and beyond. It focuses on the growth and transformation of broadcasting, addressing […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Defence Minister Frans Kapofi to oversee the portfolio of Industries, Mines and Energy on an interim basis. In a statement, the Presidency announced that Minister Kapofi’s appointment ensures continued leadership and coordination with the ministry central to the country’s industrialisation agenda while allowing for the “orderly identification and appointment of […]
Zambia, in partnership with UNICEF, launched the first-ever malaria vaccine, making it one of the first countries to roll out this particular immunisation programme. Malaria is endemic in all provinces of Zambia, significantly impacting public health, especially for children under five and pregnant women. In 2024, Zambia reported an approximate 17% decrease in cases and […]
Stakeholders in the transport sector and regional leaders held a Buses Information Sharing and Networking Session at Oshakati to strengthen collaboration and improve service delivery. The engagement focused on road safety, responsible driving, and improving the overall efficiency of the public passenger transport system. Discussions centred on how to make Namibia’s roads safer, reduce road […]
The movement of the Ovambanderu community to Aminuis was not a retreat; rather, it represented a quest for survival and was driven by Hiangonda Nguvauva, a grandson of Chief Kahimemua Nguvauva. This recollection was made by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the 100-year commemoration of the migration at Ondjiripumua. More than 70 households sought refuge and […]
The Governor of ||Kharas, Dawid Gertze, has officially opened the 69th edition of the Keetmanshoop Agricultural, Industrial and Tourism Expo (KAITE). The governor said the hosting of the annual event is a testament to collective spirit, resilience and unwavering commitment to progress. Held under the theme ‘Promoting Innovation through Agriculture and Trade for Sustainable Economic […]
The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development has commended the Tsandi Village Council for empowering vendors and SME traders. Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele was speaking at the official opening of the Tsandi Open Market, where she said it was a positive step signifying growth of the Omusati-based Village Council. The open market comprises six fruit and […]
GIZ, along with the Probats II-Competency-Based Economies and Namibia Investment and Finance Agriculture Financial Sector Programme Design Lab, organised a two-day meeting with various groups to promote financial innovation that is inclusive and sustainable. The Director of Germo Holding, Gart Mouton, shared that running any business is a challenge that potential entrepreneurs should be aware […]
