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Zanu-PF Secretary-General Dr. Obert Moses Mpofu says his party remains committed to Zimbabwe's people. He claims critics spread false stories to turn citizens against the ruling party. The party has supported people since it started and continues this mission today. Mpofu argues that the...

Vice President Lucia Witbooi spoke about African unity during Sunday celebrations for the continent's special day. She addressed crowds at an event organized jointly between Namibian officials and African diplomats from around the world. Witbooi described May 25 as a powerful symbol representing...

Russia sent the largest number of drones and missiles ever during a night attack against Ukraine. At least 12 people died and dozens suffered injuries during the weekend assault. Three children aged 8, 12, and 17 from the same family lost their lives during the strikes. Ukrainian officials...

The Landless People's Movement asked for justice and repairs to fix past wrongs during Africa Day celebrations. Joyce Muzengua leads the party's human rights team and spoke about colonial harm across the continent. Her speech connected with the African Union's 2025 theme about making things...

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare spoke about Africa Day during Sunday celebrations across the continent. He asked African people to work together for better lives and stronger communities. Ngurare wanted citizens from all countries to take action for positive change. The leader emphasized that...

Selma Kamanya from Namibia won the Top Model Africa title at the 72nd Miss World Competition held in India. She competed against 108 women from countries around the world during the event. After her victory, Kamanya earned a quarterfinal spot for the 2025 Miss World pageant. Her success marks...

Windhoek City Police started a special operation called My City My Pride on May 13 to stop illegal street selling. Business owners complained that street vendors blocked store entrances and bothered customers on Werner List Street. City rules do not allow informal trading along this particular...

A government worker secretly put N$10 million into the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board budget without permission. Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah found the extra money when she looked over her budget presentation. The minister became very angry about the surprise addition...

Businessman Shapwa Kanyama lost his court fight over a medicine contract worth N$1.4 billion. His company, Africure Pharmaceuticals Namibia, failed to win back the deal after appealing to the Supreme Court. Acting judge Dave Smuts rejected the appeal and sided with rival company Cospharm...

Security guards across Namibia complained about receiving less money than the law requires. The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations promised to check companies and ensure they follow wage rules. Government officials approved new pay rates for all security workers that started this January...

People living near Kongola feel frustrated about the slow progress since 2008. The government declared their area a settlement that year. Around 12,069 people call this place home between Katima Mulilo and Divundu. Families gave away more than 1,000 hectares of land for future growth. Community...

Namibia College of Open Learning stopped more than 110 worker contracts this month. These people worked across different departments, such as warehouses, computers, money handling, office work, and student help. Management made this choice on May 5 after the school break ended. Some workers had...

Four tall buildings near Windhoek Central Hospital used to house many healthcare workers. After construction finished in 1980, the medical staff lived there for 45 years. The buildings had eight floors and 320 apartments for Ministry of Health employees. Doctors, nurses, and other medical...

Sanet Steenkamp spoke to sports leaders across southern Africa last Saturday. The Namibian education minister addressed officials at the Regional Annual Sports Awards ceremony. The event took place in Harare, Zimbabwe, for the seventh time. Steenkamp leads the African Union Sports Council Region...

Kuda Tagwirei caused anger after using the word Chigananda during a weekend speech at Masvingo. The business leader called on young people to join government money programs that help the economy grow fast. Tagwirei said President Mnangagwa created chances for local people to make wealth and gain...

Governor Johnson Sakaja promised free medical care for all Kibra fire victims during Sunday church services. Nairobi County will pay hospital bills and mortuary fees for families who have lost loved ones. Officials also plan to provide coffins and cover burial expenses for the eight people who...

President Ruto promised full help to the Saturday fire victims during his visit to AIC Kibera Church. Government officials set aside 500 million shillings to fix dangerous electrical problems across Nairobi. The president blamed illegal power connections for causing deadly fires throughout poor...

A General Service Unit inspector lost 718,000 shillings to armed robbers near Sondu town on Friday. The officer had collected money from a local bank to pay cooperative members for sugarcane deliveries. Three criminals blocked his motorcycle taxi at Samisbay and grabbed his cash bag at gunpoint...

Pacito and his family slept outside a Kenyan parking lot after Trump cancelled their flight to America. The Congolese refugee had sold furniture and belongings before learning about the sudden policy change. Trump suspended refugee programs affecting 120,000 people who had already completed...

Appeals court judges sided with Belgo Holdings against the Kenya Urban Roads Authority over disputed Nairobi land. The company won rights to 44 acres on Peponi Road after decades of legal battles. Government agencies claimed they bought the property in 1975 but never finished the required...