President Emmerson Mnangagwa joined other African leaders at Mozambique's 50th independence celebration Wednesday. The SADC Chairperson traveled to Maputo for the historic milestone event. Several heads of state gathered to honor the southern African nation's five decades of freedom. The festivities drew large crowds who came to celebrate their country's achievements. Officials organized ceremonies that highlighted Mozambique's journey since gaining independence.
The day began with leaders placing wreaths at the national heroes memorial site. Thousands of citizens watched as dignitaries paid respect to liberation fighters. President Daniel Chapo led the tribute ceremony before everyone moved to Machava Stadium. The main celebration...
Zimbabwe held a major land conference at National University of Science and Technology on Wednesday. The event brought hundreds of young people to learn about President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Land Tenure Implementation Programme. Young Women for Economic Development organized the second Leadership Success Series meeting. Students filled the Bulawayo campus to hear speakers discuss how land creates lasting wealth for families. The program aims to help Zimbabwe become Africa's top food producer again.
Dr. Kudakwashe Tagwirei leads the Land Tenure Committee and spoke about youth empowerment. He said giving land to young people helps the country grow economically. Political leader Munyaradzi Machacha told attendees that demand for farmland...
Zimbabwe sent representatives to the London Indaba mining conference for the third time. The event takes place across the United Kingdom and draws attention to how Africa supplies important metals worldwide. More than 50 top executives, government officials and industry experts gathered for the meetings. The conference creates opportunities for important conversations about mining and investment across the continent. These discussions help shape future decisions about African mining operations.
Minister Winston Chitando spoke for Zimbabwe at the gathering and shared his country's mining goals. He wants Zimbabwe to attract global investment and become a center for essential mineral production. The nation holds large deposits of iron...
Namibia banned pilchard fishing seven years ago after fish numbers dropped to dangerous levels. Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi told parliament Tuesday that zero fish counts for three straight years forced the ban. The government wants fish populations to recover before allowing fishing again. Current surveys show positive signs with 850,000 metric tonnes of pilchard swimming off the coast. Scientists say the population needs to reach one million metric tonnes before fishing can restart safely.
Fishing boats continue catching pilchard accidentally during other fishing operations. The minister expressed concern that some crews may be catching pilchard on purpose rather than accident. Fisheries observers order boats to move to...
A political fight has erupted between Urban Development Minister James Sankwasa and opposition leader Bernadus Swartbooi. Swartbooi claims Sankwasa lacks legal power to control local government councils. The Landless People's Movement chief argues the Constitution prevents Cabinet ministers from ruling over regional authorities. Sankwasa defends his actions as lawful job duties. He states only the president can prevent his oversight work.
Sankwasa points to audit reports showing financial problems at Kharas regional council. The minister plans to investigate despite political opposition. Legal documents permit ministers to force local authorities to follow rules and complete required tasks. Sankwasa questions who else would hold...
Namibian government workers can use their retirement savings to secure home loans under a new program. Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah revealed the plan during a Wednesday announcement. The scheme targets civil servants who struggle to qualify for traditional bank mortgages. Government officials created the program to expand housing opportunities across the country. Both urban and rural pension fund members will benefit from the new rules.
The pension-backed lending system lets workers pledge part of their retirement money as loan security. Members may purchase homes or land for future construction projects. They can also fund building work or home improvements through the program. Existing mortgage holders may use pension funds to...
A South African court stopped the burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu just as his funeral was about to begin. The court acted after Zambia's government asked judges to block the private ceremony. Lungu's family had chosen to bury the 68-year-old leader in South Africa rather than hold a state funeral back home. The decision creates more tension between the family and Zambian officials. Both sides must return to court in August to settle their dispute.
Lungu died in South Africa and his relatives wanted to control all funeral plans. Zambian authorities tried to take charge of bringing his body home for burial. The family and government first agreed on a state funeral but later disagreed about the details. Current President...
A power company worker died after a knife attack at a farm near Dordabis on Saturday. Nicolaas Orlam visited Farm Swartkoppies with his wife to check their animals. The 58-year-old man got into a fight with a younger relative about missing calves. Police say the argument started over cattle that had escaped from their pen. Deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi confirmed the deadly incident.
Orlam hit the 28-year-old suspect during their heated dispute. The younger man pulled out a pocket knife and stabbed Orlam in the chest. Orlam attempted to leave the area but fell down and died soon after. Family members believe Orlam suspected the man of stealing his cattle over time. The suspect happens to be Orlam's wife's brother.
The victim...
A prosecutor asked a judge to give three men life sentences for killing a cattle theft investigator. The men murdered Wilfred Kazeurua after he looked into stolen livestock near Gobabis in December 2012. Deputy prosecutor general Hesekiel Iipinge made the request during court hearings at Windhoek prison. Acting judge Alfred Siboleka heard arguments about punishments for the convicted killers. The court will announce sentences on July 11.
Stockley Kauejao planned the theft of 15 cattle and ordered the murder of investigator Kazeurua. Matheu Kakururume and Muvare Kaporo strangled the 55-year-old investigator to death on December 28, 2012. The killers burned his body and buried it on a farm. Police found the remains about 10 days later. A...
