Former Cabinet Minister Joel Gabbuza fights for his life after an axe attack. The former Binga South MP faces charges that he had an affair with another man's wife. The angry husband attacked Gabbuza with an axe on Friday night. False rumors spread that the politician had died from his injuries. His family confirmed he remains alive and receives medical care.
Gabbuza stays at Hwange Colliery Hospital where doctors treat his wounds. His son says the former minister can speak again after the brutal assault. The family plans to move him to Mpilo Hospital for better treatment. Police have not released official details about the attack. Local people believe jealousy caused the violence between the men.
The attacker ran away after hitting...
Botswana stopped diamond mining at major sites because people buy fewer diamonds worldwide. Debswana company lost half its money last year when sales fell sharply. The business is a partnership between Botswana government and De Beers mining company. Workers will produce only 15 million carats this year compared to much more before. The country makes most of its money from selling diamonds to other nations.
Debswana closed the Jwaneng and Orapa mines for three months each. Company leaders want to save money on fuel and electricity during the shutdown. Lab-grown diamonds compete with real stones and hurt sales everywhere. American taxes on diamonds also make business harder for mining companies. Botswana produces more valuable diamonds...
Prisoners at Swakopmund and Walvis Bay jails can make phone calls to family members. The Telio one-way phone system started Friday at both places. People locked up can talk to the outside world more often. The government spends less money on telephone costs with this new system. Commissioner general Raphael Hamunyela runs the prison service and likes the program.
Windhoek jail has used Telio phones since 2019 with good results. Prisoners behave better when they can call home regularly. Officials record all phone conversations to prevent problems. Guards listen to calls to make sure nobody breaks rules. The program helps inmates stay connected to their families during prison time.
Hamunyela wants to bring Telio phones to prisons across...
Water will stop flowing to rural areas around Oshikoto for two full days starting Monday. NamWater cuts service to communities that depend on the Omulungi-Okakodhi-Ontana pipeline network. Workers need time to fix equipment and upgrade water systems. People living near these water lines should fill containers before the shutdown begins. The company wants everyone to have enough water stored for 48 hours.
Lot Ndamanomhata speaks for NamWater and explains the reasons for stopping water service. Crews will remove old parts that slow water movement through pipes. They also plan to upgrade the distribution network at Onembenge second tower. These repairs should help water flow better to customers after work finishes. The company expects...
Former Namcor leader Immanuel Mulunga beat the oil company in court after they fired him last year. The state company kicked him out over claims he bought N$50 million worth of military equipment without permission. Mulunga ran the business for eight years before losing his job on August 8. He fought back three weeks later and took the case to labor court. Namcor tried to sue him back for breaking his work contract.
Judge Moses Mazambo sided with Mulunga and threw out Namcor's case on June 5. The court said Namcor must pay Mulunga N$4,000 to cover his legal costs. Mazambo ruled that the oil company failed to prove their claims against the former boss. The decision ends the legal fight between both sides. Court papers show the ruling...
Namibia's Election Commission started training people to run voting stations. Officials will train workers for five days before June 17 elections. The training happens at five different towns across the country. Workers learn about election laws and their duties during voting. Peter Shaama leads the commission and picked these workers from last year's job applications.
Voters will pick new leaders for Grootfontein, Kabbe South, Kamanjab, Otjiwarongo and Sesfontein areas. The commission wants fair elections where everyone can vote easily. Training covers how to help voters and count ballots correctly. Workers must follow strict rules during the election process. The commission believes good training makes elections run smoothly.
Shaama...
Oshakati mayor Leonard Hango shared the town's N$350 million budget plans on Friday. The money will help young people find jobs and improve local services. The town hired 112 young workers on short-term contracts to fight unemployment. Hango said the council wants to help young people gain work experience. These temporary jobs cost the town N$4.4 million this year.
The town accepted 20 students from Valombola Training Centre to learn plumbing skills. These trainees will spend one year learning how to fix pipes and water systems. The council budgeted N$1 million each year for this training program. Extra temporary workers earn N$80,000 when the town needs extra help. Officials plan to hire more people as needed.
Oshakati plans to...
Namwater will shut off water for two days next week. The company needs to fix pipes and towers that supply rural areas. Workers will upgrade equipment at the Onembenge second tower during the shutdown. Water stops flowing Monday morning and returns late Tuesday night.
The shutdown affects many rural pipeline networks across the region. Omulingi, Okakodhi and Ontana areas will lose water service during this time. Hospitals and schools in these areas must prepare for the water loss. Police stations and clinics will also face water shortages during the repair work.
The company wants to improve water flow before dry season arrives. Officials expect high demand for water when drought conditions worsen later this year. Crews will remove old...
The euro stays strong even as Europe cuts interest rates today. Most people expected the European Central Bank to lower rates by a quarter point. The currency jumped more than 11 percent against the dollar during early 2025. Normal market rules suggest the euro should fall when rates drop. Money usually flows to countries with higher interest payments.
The usual connections between rates and money movements have stopped working. Max Rix from Simonis Storm says markets ignore the old interest rate patterns. He thinks investors worry about America's growing debt problems. The dollar faces questions about its future as the world's main currency. Some people view the euro as a safer choice despite Europe's troubles.
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