African Diamond Giants Unite to Boost Natural Diamond Appeal
In response to mounting competition from synthetic diamonds, African diamond-producing nations and major industry players have agreed on June 18, 2025 to invest one percent […]
Namibia
Namibia Lights the Flame of Memory: A Nation’s Reckoning with Colonial Atrocity
In a solemn and historic moment, Namibia marked its inaugural Genocide Remembrance Day on May 28, 2025, honouring the memory of more than 100,000 Ovaherero […]
Namibian Minister Resigns After Arrest Amid Serious Criminal Allegations
The resignation of Namibia’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Mac-Albert Hengari, has been confirmed just 27 days after his appointment, following his […]
Locust Infestation Confirmed in Namibia’s Zambezi Region Amid Fears of Renewed Surge
A resurgence of locust activity has been confirmed by Namibia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform in the country’s northeastern Zambezi Region. The […]
Namibia to Launch HPV Vaccination Programme for Girls to Combat Cervical Cancer
Namibia will begin offering HPV vaccinations to girls aged 9 to 14 in July, as part of a comprehensive effort to tackle cervical cancer, a […]
Namibia’s Finance Minister Unveils 106.3 Billion Dollar Budget with Focus on Development and Infrastructure
On Thursday March 27, Namibia’s newly appointed Minister of Finance and Social Grants Management, Ericah Shafudah, presented the country’s 2025/26 budget of 106.3 billion Namibian […]
Botswana Signs Agreement to Establish SADC Parliament
Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, on Wednesday March 26 signed an agreement amending the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Treaty to establish the SADC Parliament as […]
Namibia celebrates inauguration of pioneering female head of state
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially assumed office as Namibia’s first female president, achieving the nation’s highest leadership position nearly six decades after joining the liberation struggle […]
Namibia’s Decade Without Cholera Ends with One Confirmed Case
Namibia has reported its first case of cholera in a decade, marking the end of a long period free from the disease, according to the […]
African leaders gather for funeral of Namibia’s ‘founding father’ Sam Nujoma
Namibia bid a solemn and heartfelt farewell to its founding father and first President, Sam Nujoma, on Saturday, March 1. The revered leader, who passed […]