Two grandsons of Nelson Mandela face removal from the former president's Johannesburg estate after property investors filed court papers seeking their eviction. Iterele Investment Corporation and its directors, Petrus Malindi and William Trengove, asked the High Court to order Ndaba and Mbuso Mandela out within 7 days of any judgment.
The application requests authorization for sheriff deputies and security personnel to force the brothers from the mansion if they resist. Court filings indicate the pair remained after the sale despite requests to depart. Company representatives say multiple negotiations failed to secure a voluntary departure from the multimillion-rand residence.
The investors claim neither grandson holds valid occupancy...
Ovambanderu leader Tjozohongo II Nguvauva marked the centenary of colonial authorities' expulsion of his people from productive farmland to the arid Aminuis region, describing the anniversary as bittersweet. The chief told attendees at Ondjiripumua village on Saturday that families walked across dangerous terrain with livestock and children after German forces removed them from areas near Windhoek, Omitara and Luderitz.
Nguvauva said oppressors attempted to eliminate the Ovambanderu following the 1896 killing of his ancestor, Chief Kahimemua Nguvauva. Colonial administrators forced relatives to adopt different surnames to erase family ties after Kahimemua refused to grant land to German settlers.
The traditional leader celebrated his...
South Africa approved a twice-yearly injectable medication to prevent HIV-1 transmission, becoming the first African nation to authorize the treatment. The regulatory authority cleared Lenacapavir 464mg solution for use on Monday, Oct. 21, marking a significant development for a country with high infection rates.
The medication is administered under the skin every 6 months and is indicated for adults and adolescents weighing at least 35 kilograms. Authorities recommend combining the injections with safer sexual practices for maximum protection. The formula received approval from American regulators and European health agencies under different commercial names before South African clearance.
Chief executive Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela...
The United States removed Mali from its visa bond requirement list after Bamako threatened to impose reciprocal fees on American travelers. The State Department's updated roster no longer includes the West African nation among six countries where visitors must post refundable deposits reaching 15,000 dollars.
Washington initially added Mali to the program on Oct. 8, with enforcement starting Oct. 23. Mali responded on Oct. 11 by announcing 10,000-dollar bonds for U.S. citizens seeking entry. The American government removed Mali from its requirements on Oct. 23, without providing a reason for the reversal.
The bond system targets nations with elevated visa overstay rates and applies to business and tourist applicants from Malawi...
Namibia's Motor Vehicle Accident Fund distributes 325 million dollars annually, with medical treatment consuming roughly 200 million of that total, according to chief executive Rosalia Martins-Hausiku. She told attendees at the 10th Annual Road Safety Conference in Swakopmund that redirecting funds toward hospital equipment could strengthen rehabilitation services nationwide.
Road deaths climbed to 13.8 per 100,000 residents this year from 11.3 in 2024, though injury rates dropped slightly to 145.2 per 100,000. Martins-Hausiku attributed most crashes to speeding, fatigue, and alcohol impairment. The fund partners with police and schools to expand safety education while digitizing operations for improved transparency.
National Road...
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare opened the Indongo Training Centre in Windhoek on Monday, a facility designed to develop automotive industry skills for Namibian workers. The dealership's general manager, Miranda Bosman, said the center represents a commitment to workforce education and technical advancement. Frans Indongo Group chairman Silvanus Kathindi credited partnerships with Toyota South Africa Motors and the Namibia Training Authority for making the project possible.
The facility will offer practical instruction for mechanics, technicians, and automotive professionals seeking career development. Ngurare called for cooperation between government agencies and private businesses to build technical expertise across the country. Toyota...
President Donald Trump expressed openness to pursuing a third White House term but dismissed suggestions he could run as vice president in 2028 to bypass constitutional limits. The 79-year-old leader called the running mate strategy inappropriate and said voters would reject such maneuvering.
Trump told reporters traveling with him from Malaysia to Japan that he had not developed concrete plans for extending his presidency beyond the current term. Former adviser Steve Bannon claimed last week that preparations were underway to secure Trump another four years in office, though the president provided no details about potential methods.
The Republican leader identified Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as capable...
Namibian authorities seek public assistance in identifying suspects connected to the death of Juanita Karolus, whose remains were found near a Windhoek school three weeks ago. Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi confirmed no suspects have been detained or formally accused in the case affecting the 33-year-old victim.
Investigators released surveillance footage last week showing Karolus walking beside an unidentified male shortly before the discovery of her body. Shikwambi acknowledged citizen cooperation but noted that leads have not yet produced breakthroughs. The police have not announced financial incentives for information.
Funeral services for Karolus took place in Keetmanshoop on Friday, October 18. Officers continue examining...
Ten defendants face trial this week in Paris for allegedly cyber-bullying French President Emmanuel Macron's wife through false claims about her gender and sexuality. Prosecutors charged the group with spreading baseless rumors and making hostile comments about the 24-year age difference between Brigitte Macron and her husband. Convictions could result in prison sentences of up to 2 years.
The accused include a public official, an art gallery proprietor and an educator, French media reported. Two defendants previously won an acquittal after an appeals court ruled their statements did not meet defamation standards, though the Macrons challenged that decision. Conspiracy theories about Brigitte Macron's gender emerged after her husband...
