Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court has received an urgent filing from Moreprecision Muzadzi, a previously little-known applicant, seeking to stop a resolution that would keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in office until 2030 and halt elections set for 2028. Court papers say the Justice minister read the resolution in the presence of Mnangagwa and the Speaker of Parliament. Muzadzi argues the plan would suspend Presidential, Parliamentary, and Council polls and breach citizens’ political rights guaranteed under Chapter 4, Section 67 of the 2013 Constitution.
The application names the president as the first respondent, the Speaker as the second, and the Justice Minister as the third, alleging they acted together to violate the Constitution...
APEC leaders in Gyeongju, South Korea, pledged support for trade and investment that benefits all after President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to ease tensions in their rivalry. The joint statement said robust trade is vital and called for deeper economic cooperation to navigate a complex global environment. Members also agreed to work together on artificial intelligence and challenges linked to falling birth rates. The text did not mention multilateralism or the World Trade Organization, reflecting strains over free trade.
Trump left South Korea after his first in-person talks with Xi since 2019. Xi later met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, their first meeting since Lee’s election in June, with...
Namibian-born creative specialist and Equipped Performance Arts founder Stanley Mareka will serve as head judge for South Africa’s fourth annual Miss Curvylicious pageant on Nov. 1 at the South African State Theatre. Pageant founder Maatemeke Phasha confirmed the appointment and said it will be Mareka’s third time in the role.
Mareka will guide contestants in an opening routine and evaluate their professionalism and enthusiasm. Phasha said organizers chose him for honesty and a record of community development. The national event highlights plus-size women across South Africa and promotes confidence, mentorship, empowerment, fitness and healthy living, with plans to expand to Namibia.
Phasha said the platform aims to build skills and...
Hurricane Melissa moved out of the Caribbean on Friday after days of destruction that left about 50 people dead in Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba. The storm struck Jamaica on Tuesday as a category five hurricane, cutting power to more than 60% of the country and knocking nearly half of the water systems offline. In Black River, in southwest Jamaica, officials reported up to 90% of structures lost their roofs, with downed lines and damaged buildings. A study by Imperial College London found human-caused climate change made the storm four times more likely.
Jamaica confirmed 19 deaths and warned the figure could rise. Haiti reported at least 31 deaths, 21 missing and about 15,800 people in shelters. Cuba reported no deaths as of Friday after...
Tanzania’s election authority said Saturday that President Samia Suluhu Hassan won the presidency with 97.66 percent of Wednesday’s vote after leading challengers were kept off the ballot. State media reported that a swearing-in ceremony was expected later Saturday. Protests broke out in major cities over the barred contenders and alleged repression, and security forces used tear gas and gunfire as some crowds burned government buildings and tore down campaign banners.
The main opposition party, Chadema, which was blocked from the race, said about 700 people had been killed based on reports from hospitals and clinics. The United Nations human rights office said credible accounts pointed to at least 10 deaths in three cities. Foreign...
Walvis Bay has started building a new Kuisebmond pump station, the municipality said Friday. CSV Construction Namibia is the main contractor on the N$25.5 million project, which replaces an aging sewer facility that no longer meets demand. Officials said the upgrade will boost capacity, improve reliability and make the wastewater network more efficient for the Kuisebmond area.
The work is part of a wider plan to modernize essential systems for a growing population and support long-term economic and social development. Construction is set to run until December 2026. Residents can expect heavy equipment such as excavators and loaders in the area, along with periods of noise and vibration. Sections of Nathaniel Maxuilili Avenue will be...
South African Broadcasting Corporation presenter Leanne Manas said a recent trip to Namibia surpassed expectations and invited a comparison to Iceland for its sense of wonder, though with bright desert light. In posts on social media, she praised the landscape, welcoming people, affordability and largely untouched nature, adding that pictures cannot fully capture the place.
Her travel notes highlighted Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, the route to Sandwich Harbour and the pink salt pans along the coast. She described scenes where the Namib Desert meets the Atlantic Ocean, beaches that appear to sparkle and flocks of flamingos moving in the breeze. The dispatch adds to a wave of travel attention on Namibia’s coast, with Manas emphasizing that...
Landless People’s Movement councilor Ivan Skrywer said African electoral commissions are fueling instability after recent unrest in Cameroon and Tanzania. He called the moment a test for election systems across the continent and argued that commissions rely on politically aligned judges to shield their actions. Skrywer said credibility is eroding because decisions reflect politics rather than facts.
He urged rapid reforms to protect peace and democracy, saying citizens should have greater power to judge how election laws are applied. Skrywer warned that formerly calm nations are losing patience with non democratic, biased and authoritarian governments. He called for an urgent, continent-wide response to restore confidence in elections...
Namibian musician Shax Champion released a new single titled Aha on Friday, signaling a confident new phase. Early listeners say the track could be a new anthem. Known for hits such as Kop Pyne and Gemors, he blends kwaito, amapiano and street rhythms into an energetic Namibian sound. The single, produced with longtime collaborators at Champion Sound, carries his bounce, danceable beat and playful lyrics.
Shax says Aha captures the moment a beat connects and everyone feels it, with themes of self-belief, fun and brushing off negativity. Originally from Lüderitz, he rose after the viral Gemors with Musketeers, followed by Kop Pyne and Too Much Sauce. Consistent releases have built a loyal following and a reputation for bridging township...
