Namibia's National Council opened its concluding session this week as members prepare to wrap up their five-year term before upcoming regional and municipal votes in November. Chairperson Lukas Muha addressed legislators on Monday, marking the end of the sixth council's tenure that began in 2020.
Muha described the gathering as a historic moment for parliamentary democracy and urged colleagues to use their remaining time together to evaluate and finalize their work. The agenda includes debate over an appropriation amendment bill, which Muha said should demonstrate sound fiscal stewardship and development priorities. Members will also review reports from standing committees and inter-parliamentary groups that document oversight...
A Namibian opposition party has called for continent-wide intervention to stop violence in Sudan, warning that inaction amounts to abandoning fundamental principles of leadership and justice.
The Independent Patriots for Change issued the appeal through spokesperson Imms Nashinge on Monday, condemning mass killings and widespread abuses against civilians. Nashinge described the situation as a test of moral conviction for anyone committed to protecting human rights and preserving life. He rejected remaining quiet or offering only sympathy, stating his organization must advocate forcefully for peace and demand those responsible face consequences.
The party urged African governments and regional organizations to expand diplomatic...
A municipal leader in the Mexican state of Michoacán died after being shot multiple times during Day of the Dead celebrations, authorities reported. Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, who served as mayor of Uruapan, succumbed to his injuries at a medical facility following the Saturday evening assault in the city center. An attacker fired seven rounds at the official while crowds gathered for the holiday observance, federal security secretary Omar García Harfuch said. A council member and one security officer sustained injuries during the incident.
Hundreds of residents dressed in mourning attire marched through Uruapan streets on Sunday, carrying images of their slain leader and demanding accountability. Demonstrators called for the...
A 45-year-old security officer from Cape Town has turned to sex work to support his large family after finding his monthly salary of 6,500 rand insufficient. The man provides for two children and five siblings while earning money through a second occupation that brings in several hundred rand per encounter.
Three years ago, he began by selling explicit videos to customers for 300 rand each. Client demand for personal meetings eventually led him to offer in-person services at 700 rand per night, though satisfied customers sometimes pay up to 900 rand. He promotes himself on Facebook using an alias and gains additional business through referrals.
His monthly budget includes sending 3,000 rand home for family groceries, plus covering...
A British lawyer who exposed a massive tax fraud scheme later found himself entangled in the legal fallout, losing his career and wealth despite helping authorities investigate the scandal.
Jas Bains worked as head lawyer for Solo Capital, a hedge fund run by Sanjay Shah that exploited loopholes in dividend tax systems across Europe. The operation involved selling shares around dividend payment dates to claim multiple tax rebates on levies paid only once. Shah targeted Denmark heavily from 2013 forward, extracting hundreds of millions through these trades. After leaving the firm in 2014, Bains grew concerned about the scale of operations and contacted Danish authorities in 2015 to explain how the fraud worked. He cooperated with...
Tanzania's recent presidential election has drawn sharp criticism from international observers who say the vote failed to uphold democratic standards. Richard Msowoya, who led the Southern African Development Community Electoral Observation Mission, stated that the process did not align with regional principles for free and fair elections. He noted that citizens in many locations were prevented from exercising their voting rights to select their country's leader.
The electoral commission declared President Samia Suluhu Hassan the victor of the poll held on October 29, 2025. However, the election day was marked by significant problems, such as internet services being cut off and reports that opposition candidates faced detention or...
Malawi's business leaders are calling on policymakers to shift away from restrictive monetary approaches and instead address production constraints directly, arguing that interest rate adjustments have done little to control rising costs. Esmie Kanyumbu, who leads the Economic Association of Malawi, delivered the assessment after the Reserve Bank of Malawi held its policy rate steady at 26 percent following meetings held on October 28 and 29.
Kanyumbu stressed that elevated prices stem mainly from inadequate supplies rather than excess demand, meaning traditional central bank tools provide limited relief. She pointed to government programs like maize purchases from abroad but noted their effectiveness hinges on proper timing and...
A Zimbabwean customer remains without funds five days after attempting a mobile transaction through Ecocash, highlighting persistent problems with the nation's dominant digital payment platform. The customer tried withdrawing $20 from a diaspora account at a pharmacy agent on Wednesday but encountered system failures. Despite receiving confirmation that money had left the wallet, staff at the location refused payment because their terminal never registered incoming funds. Multiple calls and conference sessions with support teams failed to resolve the matter as employees lacked the authority to verify balances or request transaction records independently.
The incident reveals structural weaknesses in reversal procedures for failed...
Zimbabwe's information minister faced backlash after praising Tanzania's president for an election victory disputed amid violence and allegations of manipulation. Tatenda Mavetera posted congratulations to Samia Suluhu Hassan on social media, calling the outcome a breakthrough for women across Africa despite reports of deadly clashes and voter intimidation surrounding the poll.
Hassan secured 98 percent of the votes in results contested by observers who documented protest violence that included burning government facilities and confrontations between demonstrators and security forces. Critics noted opposition candidates were barred from competing while members faced detention. Social media users condemned Mavetera's timing and accused...
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