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John Thighuru says he never planned to run for office in November. Reports claimed the former Swapo governor wanted to compete in upcoming elections. He calls the news false and says party leaders never talked to him about running. Thighuru served as governor before and worked as a councillor...

A Namibian woman discovered she had HIV at age 20. The diagnosis shocked her and made her think about ending her life. She looked at herself in the mirror and decided she was still beautiful. The virus lived in her blood but did not define who she was. She started treatment right away and never...

Moscow welcomed its first permanent gallery for contemporary African art on June 6. The new space aims to bring African artwork to Russian viewers. Artists from more than 12 African countries will display their work at the gallery during the next year. Namibia joins the list of nations that will...

Kyle Crane returns to action after thirteen years of captivity and brutal experiments. The hero escaped his prison and seeks revenge against those who tortured him. Players will control a meaner version of Crane who feels angry at the world around him. His parkour skills remain sharp but he...

Swapo party member Paulus Nekundi claimed victory at Otjiwarongo's special election Tuesday. Electoral Commission of Namibia returning officer Melody Muesee declared Nekundi the new constituency councillor Wednesday. Nekundi earned 3,235 votes to win the seat. Popular Democratic Movement...

Namibia wants to boost energy production across all sources to improve living standards for its people. National Planning Commission director general Kaire Mbuende spoke about these plans during a visit from Belgium tech company CMB.TECH Enterprises at State House Tuesday. The government aims to...

Zimbabwe and the African Development Bank strengthened their partnership during a recent workshop in Harare. The meeting focused on reviewing development projects worth 137 million dollars across the country. Government officials praised the bank's support for small businesses and renewable...

National Foods opened three new factories that make pasta, biscuits and cereals from local crops. The company spent 22.7 million dollars on these plants during May. Zimbabwe used to import 40 including dollars worth of pasta each year from other countries. The new pasta factory makes 1,200 tons...

Zimbabwe needs complex manufacturing to reach middle income status according to business leaders. The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries says building advanced factories offers the best path forward for economic growth. Countries achieve prosperity through either oil and gas wealth or...

Zimbabwe's new tax computer system has made paying taxes much easier for businesses across the country. The Tax and Revenue Management System helps small companies register online without waiting in long lines. Business owners can file their tax forms from home and check their status anytime...

National Foods launched three new manufacturing plants that produce pasta, biscuits and cereals from local crops. The company spent $22.7 plus million on these facilities during May. Zimbabwe imports about $40 million worth of pasta each year from other countries. The new pasta plant makes 1,200...

Property owners must transfer land rights in the correct order according to Zimbabwe's Deeds Registries Act. The law prevents people from skipping steps when selling or inheriting real estate. Each transaction needs proper registration before the next one can happen. The act covers situations...

Highlanders defeated Manica Diamonds 1-0 at Sakubva Stadium in Mutare for their first victory after five winless matches. The away team dominated most of the game and created many scoring chances throughout the first half. Mafious Chihweta scored the winner after 64 minutes when he controlled a...

Chris Ngwende scored twice to help Greenfuel secure a 2-2 draw against Scottland at Greenfuel Arena. His late penalty kick saved the home team from losing their second straight match at their stadium. The striker converted the spot kick with six minutes left after a goalkeeper error gave away...

Chicken Inn defeated Ngezi Platinum Stars 1-0 at home for their first victory at Luveve Stadium this season. Defender Mpumelelo Bhebhe scored the winning goal four minutes after halftime from close range. Coach Joey Antipas celebrated the breakthrough result that lifted his team to 16 points...

Chris Ngwende scored twice to help GreenFuel earn a 2-2 draw against Scottland at the GreenFuel Arena. His penalty kick came with six minutes left after a goalkeeper mistake saved his team from losing at home. The match featured fast action and constant pressure from both sides. Fans stayed...

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa demanded that Western museums return stolen African artifacts during a major conference in Victoria Falls. He told delegates that Africa must tell its complete story and correct false historical accounts created outside the continent. The president spoke...

Toontrack released Modern Gospel Grooves, a new drum pattern collection for their EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3 software. Calvin Rodgers performed all the beats and fills after working with famous artists like Aretha Franklin and Kirk Franklin. This marks his second drum pack for the...

Vienna Symphonic Library launched Fazioli F308 Essentials, a digital version of the world's biggest concert piano. The company recorded the Italian-made instrument at Vienna Synchron Stage's famous Stage A recording hall. Musicians can buy this simplified version of the premium Synchron Fazioli...

Cherry Audio released ODC 2800, a virtual synthesizer that honors the classic Odyssey keyboard and celebrates Alan R. Pearlman's 100th birthday. The software combines old-school sound with modern features that today's musicians need. Mark Barton designed the digital sound processing to recreate...