A hard sell at Mining Indaba framed Namibia as a stable, infrastructure-ready launchpad for minerals, energy, and serious GDP momentum across southern Africa.
Mining Indaba pitch in Cape Town
Peter Shivute of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board fronted the Namibia showcase.
The event took place at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa.
Shivute tied national plans to economic overhaul and human development.
His message painted mining as the base layer of growth.
Logistics hub ambition
Namibia leans on infrastructure and democratic stability to lure industry.
Shivute said the country acts as a gateway for the subcontinent.
Walvis Bay Corridor anchors an extensive regional logistics web.
He bragged that the...
A massive container ship pulling into Walvis Bay just flexed Namibia’s port muscle and signaled it can handle serious global cargo traffic without breaking a sweat.
MSC Ellen docks at Walvis Bay
The Namibian Ports Authority confirmed MSC Ellen berthed at the Port of Walvis Bay.
Stretching about 347 meters, the ship towers over typical cargo vessels.
Capacity tops 8,200 TEUs, marking it as next-gen container hardware.
Ellen runs on major global trade lanes with heavy cargo volumes.
Port capacity flex
Namport said deep-water access lets giants like Ellen glide in smoothly.
Advanced terminals and tight logistics systems back up the operation.
Shipping lines chase ports that cut delays and ease supply bottlenecks.
Cargo owners value...
A fresh investment push just kicked open the door for Namibia and Gabon to finally start doing real business together instead of just sharing trade memberships.
Windhoek investment outreach
The Embassy of Gabon teamed with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board in Windhoek.
Edwige Missando, Ambassador of Gabon to Namibia, pushed hard for economic deal-making.
Her pitch centered on Gabon moving past crude oil reliance.
Ndapewa Hangula broke down Namibia’s investment setup for attendees.
Shared diversification plays
Namibia and Gabon both want to expand beyond raw exports.
Gabon is chasing value-added production over basic resource sales.
Namibia’s similar game plan opens room for joint projects.
Hangula said...
Visa bottlenecks just sidelined admitted Zimbabwean students at the University of Johannesburg and left their academic year hanging by a thread.
Visa delays derail University of Johannesburg plans
The University of Johannesburg accepted Zimbabwean students who met the entry rules.
Applicants filed study visa paperwork months ahead of term.
Processing holdups at South African centers stalled approvals.
Deadlines are creeping closer while their status stays pending.
Registration blocked as semester rolls on
The semester has already kicked off without many Zimbabwean enrollees.
Students cannot finalize registration or enter campus facilities.
Some are stuck watching coursework move ahead without them.
Uncertainty is clouding long-term...
A gambling app wipeout just ended a young life and left a whole neighborhood reeling over US$800 that was never meant for betting.
Dzivarasekwa Extension tragedy
Ashley Patrick Magarira, 20, lost US$800 on Aviator (colloquially known as Kandege).
Magarira had reportedly used his brother’s school fees money.
After the loss, he took his own life.
Sally Mugabe Central Hospital received his body for post-mortem.
Community alarm over youth gambling
Neighbors described the incident as deeply disturbing.
Residents said online betting hooks unemployed young people chasing quick cash.
Locals argued that gambling is wrecking young futures.
Concerned voices urged collective action to protect youths.
Push for regulation and awareness...
A flood of seized cash is getting funneled into Zimbabwe’s Treasury, and the Government insists it is locking the doors tight this time.
Forfeited assets flow into the Treasury
Mthuli Ncube said seized criminal wealth is entering state coffers.
Ncube tied the transfers directly to the Public Finance Management Act.
Treasury receives the funds once courts finalize forfeiture.
The government pitched the shift as tightening asset oversight.
Five-year recovery drive racks up millions
National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe reported over US$200 million reclaimed.
Recoveries covered the 2021 to 2025 strategic window.
Court-approved preservation and forfeiture orders powered the seizures.
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC)...
A power grab just bulldozed Zimbabwe’s voting rights and sparked a legal uprising that is calling it a straight-up constitutional takeover.
Cabinet pushes sweeping Constitution Bill
Ziyambi Ziyambi confirmed the Cabinet greenlit the Amendment No. 3 Bill.
The proposal hands presidential selection power over to Parliament.
Plan stretches presidential terms from five to seven years.
Draft scraps the Zimbabwe Gender Commission and trims judicial transparency.
Legal heavyweights cry foul
Thabani Mpofu argued the bill swaps out the entire Constitution.
Mpofu said Parliament lacks the authority to rewrite the national charter.
Lovemore Madhuku branded the proposals flat-out unacceptable.
Madhuku vowed that the NCA party would mobilize...
Victory in Dubai just shoved Zimbabwe onto the podium twice and forced the strength world to pay attention.
Chido Maenzanise dominates in Dubai
Chido Maenzanise grabbed her division’s top spot in Dubai.
Maenzanise also locked down second place across all categories.
Dubai’s Global Powerlifting and Bodybuilding World Championships featured her standout run.
Zimbabwe’s strength scene just got a serious credibility boost.
Fadzayi Mahere hypes Team Zimbabwe
Fadzayi Mahere publicly saluted Chido Maenzanise for repping Zimbabwe.
Mahere praised her for carrying the national flag with pride.
Online posts from her sparked waves of hometown celebration.
Supporters flooded timelines with love for Team Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe reacts loud and proud...
A billion-dollar infrastructure spin-off just snagged a former UNICEF heavyweight to steer it onto the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange.
Fayaz King takes the helm
Econet Wireless named Fayaz King as Econet InfraCo CEO.
King previously served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer.
He left in 2019 for a UNICEF Assistant Secretary General role.
March 1, 2026, marks his official start date.
VFEX listing and corporate shuffle
Econet InfraCo plans a Victoria Falls Stock Exchange debut.
Shareholders must approve Econet Wireless shifting from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.
Parent company will move onto a VFEX Over the Counter platform.
Listing is targeted for the end of March.
Financial muscle behind InfraCo
Circular disclosed nearly US$150...
