The Okahandja town council needs N$1.2 million to complete its dumpsite relocation project, Deputy Mayor Akser Aupindi said yesterday on Desert FM. The announcement addresses concerns from residents of Ekunde extensions 4 and 5, who have complained about health risks from the current waste site since before 2020.
The council has begun developing a long-term waste management strategy, including road construction to the new location. "The road to where the site will be constructed needs to be mapped out. You need a way to go there, ensuring smooth operations once funding arrives," Aupindi said. He reported the project has reached 85% completion.
Town officials must submit an environmental impact assessment to the Ministry of...
Sam Nujoma, the founding president of Namibia who guided the nation to independence and led it for 15 years, died Saturday in Windhoek at the age of 95.
Acting President Nangolo Mbumba announced his death Sunday morning, calling him "a revered freedom fighter and revolutionary leader." Nujoma leaves behind his wife, Kovambo, 91, and their children.
His death comes amid national mourning for Hage Geingob, Namibia's third president, who died on February 4. Nujoma served as president from 1990 to March 2005, emerging from humble beginnings as a cattle herder in northern Namibia to become the architect of the country's independence.
In the late 1970s, Nujoma spearheaded negotiations with Western powers that resulted in UN Security...
Ogoni Communities Begin Oil Production Talks Amid Protests.
Ogoni leaders from Rivers State's Khana, Gokana, Tai, and Eleme local government areas have started discussions about resuming oil production in their region. The consultations follow a recent meeting between President Bola Tinubu and Ogoni representatives, led by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, in Abuja.
President Tinubu appointed National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu to oversee the oil resumption negotiations with Ogoni stakeholders. The president instructed the delegation to gather community input for further consideration.
The Ogoni leadership convened a congress at the Peace and Freedom Centre in Bori, the traditional headquarters of Ogoniland, to share updates...
Lagos Deploys Smart Traffic Systems to Curb Speeding, Enhance Road Safety.
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has installed four new Intelligent Transport System sites in partnership with Huawei Technologies. These installations aim to monitor traffic violations and manage traffic flow across the city.
Transportation Commissioner Oluwaseun Osiyemi announced the deployment during a Thursday press briefing. The new systems will work alongside existing Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras and Traffic Management Solution devices.
Two checkpoint locations will focus on speed limit enforcement. The Alapere site on Ogudu Road enforces an 80km/h limit, and the Nitel location on Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way maintains a 60km/h...
DR Congo Seeks UN Rights Meeting as M23 Takes Goma.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has requested an urgent United Nations Human Rights Council session after M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma. The meeting will convene tomorrow in Geneva amid rising concerns over human rights abuses in the region.
The rebel takeover last week has intensified violence in the mineral-rich territory. UN rights officials report widespread violations, including executions, attacks on displacement camps, and sexual violence against civilians. The Red Cross continues to recover bodies from Goma's streets as the humanitarian crisis deepens.
Eastern Congo has endured decades of conflict as armed groups vie for control of valuable mineral...
Harare Woman Seeks Order Against Uncle in Property Dispute.
A woman has asked the Harare Civil Court to grant her a peace order after her uncle forced her from her late father's home. Rachel Bunduri testified before Magistrate Meenal Narotam that her uncle Ishmael Bunduri and his son Wire Bunduri harassed her over property rights.
Rachel said her uncle declared she must leave the house, claiming she lacks biological ties to his brother. She told the court that Ishmael and Wire had taken control of rental income from the property.
The dispute deepened when Ishmael sent Rachel's disabled sister and her child to rural areas to free space for tenants, according to Rachel's testimony. She maintained her parents left her the house, and she...
MTN Uganda Charts Digital Path for Telecom Growth in 2025.
MTN Uganda CEO Sylvia Mulinge told reporters at the company's Kampala headquarters that artificial intelligence and satellite technology will drive Uganda's telecom transformation next year.
Mulinge said telecom providers have started using AI to anticipate network problems and fix them before customers notice issues. She emphasized how AI-enabled chatbots make customer service faster and more responsive.
Mulinge said low-Earth orbit satellites from companies like Starlink and OneWeb could help reach remote areas of Uganda. These satellites would work alongside existing telecom networks to connect rural communities. Rising smartphone use has already brought more Ugandans...
U.S. Exempts Haiti Mission From Aid Freeze, Kenya's Ruto Says.
Kenyan President William Ruto announced Thursday that U.S. support for the Haiti security mission remains intact despite a broader foreign aid suspension. The decision emerged from talks between Ruto and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, underscoring the mission's vital role in Haiti's stabilization efforts.
"The United States has excluded its support for the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti from the federal assistance pause," Ruto said, emphasizing the need to maintain the mission's momentum. This exemption highlights Washington's commitment to select security partnerships amid widespread funding cuts.
The U.S.-backed United Nations mission, led by...
School Fee Financing Transforms Education Access in Uganda.
Financial barriers keep many Ugandan students from finishing their education, with data showing that 42.8 percent of primary school students never reach Primary Seven. The Uganda National Examinations Board and Education Sports Sector reports reveal this stark reality affects countless families struggling with tuition and academic expenses.
The impact hits hardest during examination periods. Many students face exclusion from crucial P7, S4, and S6 tests because they cannot clear fee balances. This creates lasting setbacks for young learners' academic futures.
Dennis Musinguzi, CEO of Furaha Finserve Uganda Limited, believes education changes lives fundamentally. "We...
