Former deputy prime minister and mines minister Natangwe Ithete is slated to deliver a keynote at a Swapo gathering in Ongwediva in the Oshana region, according to a party post seen by The Namibian. The event at Leisure Park Extension 11 is expected to feature former urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni alongside him.
The appearance comes days after President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah removed Ithete from the Cabinet. The president has not issued a formal explanation, though a video shared on social media shows her telling ministry staff that he breached a presidential moratorium on oil and gas matters and approved the renewal of an exploration petroleum license without authorization. Party figures have backed the...
The first African Media Awards will be held on 5 December in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to recognize journalists and content creators from across the continent. A consortium of pan African bodies said the event is meant to raise African voices, highlight local stories, and strengthen the region’s place in global media. Entries are open to media outlets, TV stations, bloggers, and independent producers, as long as the work first aired in 2024 and meets the rules for its category. The deadline for submissions is 4 November.
Nine categories cover news, interviews, documentaries, current affairs, and digital video. The top three finalists in every category will be flown to Addis Ababa and housed by the organizers, each receiving N$36,000...
Buckingham Palace said Thursday that King Charles’s brother will lose the prince style and leave Royal Lodge after weeks of scrutiny over ties to Jeffrey Epstein. He will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and will move to private accommodation on the Sandringham Estate, which the palace says is privately funded by the king. He gave up other titles earlier this month, among them the Duke of York. The government backed the decision. His daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, keep their titles, and he remains eighth in line to the throne. Sarah Ferguson will move out and has reverted to her maiden name. The palace said the actions support victims of abuse and noted he continues to deny allegations.
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Police fired gunshots in Dar es Salaam on Thursday as protests flared after a disputed presidential election that barred the top challengers to President Samia Hassan. Amnesty International reported at least two deaths, one civilian and one police officer, and urged restraint. Protesters who defied a curfew in Mbagala, Gongo la Mboto, and Kiluvya faced tear gas and live fire, while internet access was cut across the city. Some polling sites were set ablaze on election day. Despite the blackout, demonstrators coordinated on the Zello app. The U.S. Embassy said roads nationwide were blocked, and access to the main route to Julius Nyerere International Airport was restricted.
Hassan, who assumed office in 2021 after the death of John...
A large police raid in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday left well over one hundred people dead in the Penha and Alemão areas, according to officials and witnesses. Authorities said the operation targeted the Red Command to stop its territorial gains, and reported first that 60 suspects and four officers died, later revising the suspect toll to 117. The state public defender’s office put the total at 132. The United Nations human rights office condemned the death toll, and a Supreme Court justice ordered the governor to explain the actions at a hearing on Monday.
A local photographer said residents recovered bodies through the night and brought them to a square, describing victims with severe injuries and some disfigurement. He said he had...
Kairo Forbes, daughter of the late rapper AKA and DJ Zinhle, demonstrated budding makeup skills this week when she applied cosmetics to her mother in a video posted online. The brief clip showed Kairo handling brushes with surprising precision as she blended powder and highlight across Zinhle’s face. Supporters praised the child’s confidence and patience.
In addition to her interest in beauty, Kairo has performed onstage at her school, modeling outfits and dancing with poise. Observers note that her enthusiasm for creative activities and quick mastery of new skills suggest she may thrive in the entertainment industry.
The video sparked a wave of responses on social media. One commenter said the moment made her nostalgic for her own...
Prominent religious leader Walter Magaya was arrested Saturday morning in a surprise raid at his church headquarters in the capital. Investigators in plainclothes arrived in unmarked vehicles and took him away for questioning on allegations of rape and fraud. Officials said more information will be released as the inquiry continues.
Magaya founded Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries and has millions of followers in Zimbabwe and abroad. His attorney said he had not been briefed by authorities at that time. The 41-year-old preacher is known for his large evangelistic rallies and for blending English and Shona in his messages on salvation and the power of the spirit. Supporters and the public await updates on the case.
The Government of Zimbabwe has merged eleven separate licenses into a single local authority permit and cut fees across several sectors to streamline regulation and boost the wholesale and retail industries. Announced by the Finance Ministry on October 31, 2025, the reforms combine permits for bakeries, butcheries, restaurants and retail and wholesale operations under one document while removing duplicate approvals. Fees for small and medium enterprise licenses are now capped at US$500, change of property use charges have dropped to US$1,000 from US$3,500 and annual waste management fees fall from US$575 to US$200.
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said the measures will ease the burden on entrepreneurs and attract investors. Hotel and...
Rescue teams in Elgeyo Marakwet County continue to search for survivors after landslides swept through Endo, Sambirir and Embobut wards, killing 15 people and leaving 30 unaccounted for. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said military, police, national government administrative officers, county officials and aid groups have mounted multi-agency operations. Twenty-five injured residents have been airlifted to Eldoret for treatment, and at-risk households have been moved to safer ground.
Murkomen opened a desk for reporting missing persons and offered sympathy to affected families. He said roads and homes were destroyed, adding, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Endo, Sambirir and Embobut wards in Marakwet East...
