The United Democratic Front lost a close race in Kamanjab but party leaders remain hopeful about future elections. Swapo won with 1,090 votes compared to UDF's 835 votes from 2,044 total ballots cast. Party spokesperson Mabasen Narib said the narrow margin gives them renewed energy for upcoming contests.
UDF officials want local committees to start preparing for regional elections coming in November. The party plans to win back the Kamanjab area and rebuild voter trust across the region. Leaders feel proud of their strong showing in Grootfontein and want to use that success as a foundation.
Narib praised campaign workers for their dedication and discipline during the recent election cycle. He thanked all candidates who stepped forward...
Britain refused to let South African politician Julius Malema enter the country. Officials said his presence would harm public safety and called him undesirable. The UK government pointed to his support for Hamas after attacks on October 7th. They also mentioned his speeches about arming the group if his party gained power.
British authorities cited statements Malema made about violence against white people. The Economic Freedom Fighters leader has sung songs with lyrics about killing farmers. South African courts ruled these protest songs do not count as hate speech. Judges said reasonable people understand the words are not meant literally.
This marks the second time in two months Britain has blocked Malema from visiting. His party...
Namibia's health department confirmed a cholera outbreak in the Opuwo district Thursday morning. Health Minister Esperance Luvindao made the announcement after lab tests proved two people had the dangerous Vibrio cholerae bacteria. The disease spread through one family's home and killed one person from severe water loss. Eight people total have shown cholera symptoms since the outbreak began. Six cases came from the same household and two others live nearby.
The ministry told the World Health Organization about possible cholera cases last Friday. Test results came back this week showing the first two suspected patients really had the disease. One confirmed case means an official outbreak under WHO rules. Five sick family members remain...
Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo officials have written a draft peace agreement that could stop fighting after thirty years of war. American and Qatari diplomats helped the two African nations reach the deal during talks in Washington. The agreement calls for armed groups to stop fighting and give up their weapons in eastern Congo.
Technical teams from both countries signed the preliminary document on Wednesday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend the formal signing ceremony next Friday. The deal builds on promises both nations made in April to respect each other's borders.
M23 rebels captured major cities in eastern Congo earlier this year. Many experts believe Rwanda supports these fighters. The rebel group took...
Africa's richest person will meet with Namibia's president on Thursday. Aliko Dangote runs major businesses across the continent through his company Dangote Group. The Nigerian billionaire works in cement production and oil refining. His companies operate throughout Africa. Government officials announced the meeting on Wednesday.
Dangote's visit happens after President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made changes to how Namibia handles energy business. She moved control of oil and gas work to her office earlier this year. The timing shows both countries want stronger business ties. Energy partnerships could benefit both nations. The president wants to attract more investment to Namibia.
Forbes estimates Dangote's wealth at about 28 billion...
A Namibian lawmaker wants to change how the country holds elections. Vaino Hangula from the Affirmative Repositioning party made his proposal during a National Assembly meeting on Wednesday. He thinks Namibia should hold just one election every five years instead of having separate votes for different offices. Voters would use their identification cards and stand in line only once to cast all their ballots. Hangula believes this approach would solve many problems the country faces with its current system.
The current way of running elections costs Namibia about 500 million Namibian dollars each year. Over five years, the country spends around 5 billion Namibian dollars on all these separate elections. Hangula says the money, time and...
Zimbabwe tobacco farmers broke all records after delivering 302 million kilograms of their crop. The massive harvest brought farmers more than one billion US dollars for the first time ever. Government leaders called the achievement a major success for the country's agricultural development plans.
Tobacco expert Dickson Kubvakacha said the record earnings have changed farmers' lives completely. Many growers have built new homes and added solar power systems to their properties. Some farmers also drilled water wells and bought vehicles with their tobacco money. Children from tobacco farming families can attend better schools because of the increased income.
The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board reached one of its main targets with...
Firefighters from rural areas across Matabeleland provinces learn new skills during training sessions in Bulawayo. The program helps local emergency workers handle fires and other disasters better. Government bought new fire trucks and wants councils to prepare for emergencies. Training participants come from Tsholotsho, Kusile, Matobo, Insiza and Hwange districts.
One trainee said the program will change his life and help others who need rescue services. Another person praised how the training teaches teamwork and focus for saving lives. The course covers more than just fighting fires since workers must help with car crashes and floods. Emergency responders need courage and dedication for their dangerous jobs.
Bulawayo Fire Station...
Zimbabwe prepares to welcome South Africa for two test cricket matches at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The world test champions return to Zimbabwean territory for the first time since 2014. Cricket fans await the action starting June 28 at the famous venue.
Local organizers work hard to make the tour successful. Committee chair Vumindaba Moyo asks supporters to back their national team during the matches. He wants to repeat the success from Pakistan's recent visit to the country.
Peter Mhlanga from the Tuskers says Bulawayo residents will enjoy watching quality cricket. The team manager feels excited about hosting another international series. All arrangements are ready for the visiting South African squad.
South Africa brings...
