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Iran could start making enriched uranium again within several months according to the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Rafael Grossi told CBS News that Iran still has the equipment needed to produce nuclear material. He said centrifuges could start spinning again quickly to create...

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare asked Namibians to help promote the Olufuko Cultural Festival during its opening ceremony. He spoke at the 13th annual event at Outapi on Friday. The festival teaches young Aawambo girls about becoming women and preparing for marriage. This year brought the largest...

Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah mourned the passing of Moses Amweelo on Friday. The former works and transport minister died from cancer at age 73 on June 24 in Windhoek. Amweelo played a major role during the fight for national independence decades ago. He also helped build roads and...

People with disabilities across Namibia report facing widespread discrimination when seeking employment opportunities. Many qualified individuals remain jobless despite having skills and training that make them capable workers. Employers often reject applications from disabled candidates without...

Workers at Namibia's student loan agency face uncertainty about their jobs and pay. Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp refuses to share details about bringing the agency back under government control. Employees say leaders have kept them in the dark about major changes ahead. The Namibia...

A retired army general from Democratic Republic of Congo defeated the Bank of Namibia over frozen funds. François Olenga challenged the central bank's decision to seize more than 40 million Namibian dollars from his account. Deputy judge president Hannelie Prinsloo ruled that bank officials...

Former Namibian President Sam Nujoma faces questions about a valuable coastal property deal with Spanish businessman José Bastos. Representatives of the founding president want answers about whether Bastos cheated him from profits on a luxury development project. The dispute centers on a 5,000...

Namibia's education ministry moves forward with plans for free college and university costs. Officials created a team of 23 experts last week to develop the policy. The group has members from major schools like the University of Namibia and other education organizations. Ministry leaders say...

Namibia added 4 billion dollars to its economy over the past year. The country reached a total economic output of 62.4 billion dollars. Government statistics show the economy expanded 2.7 percent during early 2025. Alex Shimuafeni leads the national statistics office and released the new...

A farmer died when his small aircraft crashed at his property near Kalkrand last month. Johannes Spangenberg lacked proper pilot credentials and aircraft registration at the time of the fatal accident. Investigators found no records showing he held a valid pilot license or medical certificate...

The Popular Democratic Movement faces serious money problems after losing parliamentary seats last year. The party must cut nearly 40 workers from its payroll within the next month. PDM Secretary General Manuel Ngaringombe says the party needs three months to fix its finances. The group lost its...

Namibia leads mainland Africa for personal freedom according to recent rankings. The southern African nation earned top marks for protecting religious liberty through its constitution. Survey data shows adult citizens hold diverse views about faith and spiritual practices across different...

Kenya Airways claimed the top prize as Africa's Leading Airline at Saturday night's World Travel Awards ceremony. The event took place at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on June 28, 2025. The national carrier also secured four additional honors during the prestigious competition. These awards recognized...

Kenyan speed cubers took top honors at the World Cubing Association's Kenya Legacy Twist 2025 tournament Saturday. The competition took place at Parklands in Nairobi. Competitors came from Kenya, South Africa, India and Japan. The event featured multiple puzzle-solving categories. Several...

Kenya faces a major money shortage as tax collectors miss their goals for the current budget year. The Kenya Revenue Authority brought in 2.26 trillion shillings through April against a target of 2.51 trillion shillings. Officials must find 253 billion shillings before the financial year ends...

Kenya's government ordered television stations to stop broadcasting live coverage during recent nationwide protests. The Communications Authority made this decision that critics say pushes the country closer to authoritarian rule. Kenya once served as a regional example of democracy with its...

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i believes young people's anger reveals major problems with Kenya's leadership. He made these comments after attending church services at Presbyterian Church of East Africa located in Thika town. Matiang'i stated that leaders have failed citizens...

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi urged Kenyans to protect their country's peace and stability. He spoke to Kenyan citizens living in Abuja, Nigeria after attending the 32nd AfreximBank summit. Mudavadi asked people to stop criticizing security officers who work to keep citizens safe. He...

Kenya will receive up to 1.5 billion pounds from Britain through a fresh partnership deal that President William Ruto and Prime Minister Keir Starmer plan to sign. The Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership 2025-2030 targets trade, climate action, technology growth and security cooperation. State House...

Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa dismissed rumors about secretly working with the ruling party. He described the claims as worthless gossip during a social media post on June 28. Chamisa responded after someone directly asked if he was a ZANU-PF agent. The politician said people blame him...