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Police confirmed former NTV reporter Silas Apollo died in a road crash on Valley Road in Nairobi. The speeding driver who hit Apollo on Thursday night never stopped. Apollo worked for Nairobi Law Monthly during the accident when he walked across the road. His body went straight to the morgue...

The Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Bill is a new law that alters the rules for groups that carry out charitable work in Zimbabwe. This law seeks to change old methods and adjust rules so that organisations working in the community operate clearly and safely. The Bill helps ensure that...

A Butere Girls High School teacher faces possible punishment after allegedly changing a school play script. The principal claims the teacher added anti-government material to Echoes of War during regional drama competitions. School officials say the original version performed at the county level...

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi traveled to London for a week to attend a conference about peace in Sudan. The UK government invited him to present Kenya's views on regional security in the Horn of Africa. The war in Sudan has killed thousands and forced millions to leave their homes...

The UN reports over 100 civilians died in attacks last week in Sudan's Darfur region. At least 20 children and medical workers were among those killed. These assaults targeted El Fasher city and two nearby refugee camps housing around 700,000 people facing severe hunger. The paramilitary Rapid...

Former Deputy President Gachagua enjoys comfort when he stays home. He dresses casually, preferring tracksuits or jumpers for relaxation. Sometimes, he spends entire days wearing pajamas to feel free from formal attire. He reads books during his downtime away from politics. He also likes reggae...

A fire destroyed a shack at the One Nation informal settlement in Windhoek on Saturday, killing two young siblings aged four and six. Police deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said the blaze started around 9 p.m. after their mother left for work. The children stayed home with an older brother...

A 32-year-old charcoal worker died after a snake reportedly bit him at the farm Georg-Ferdinandshöhe near Kalkfeld. The police learned about the incident a day late, according to Otjozondjupa regional police inspector Maureen Mbeha. Family members identified the man as Abraham Kashihulu...

The UK aims to make its visa process more convenient for Namibian travelers, outgoing British High Commissioner Charles Moore told President Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House on Wednesday. The UK started requiring visas from Namibians in July 2023 after more than 1,000 Namibians had sought asylum...

Money linked to a classroom construction tender in the Kharas region reportedly ended up in a two-year-old child's bank account. The child happens to be the daughter of Ralph Sachika, the acting chief regional officer of Kharas Regional Town Council. AR leader Job Amupanda revealed these...

A High Court judge told activist Michael Amushelelo to take down social media comments about police chief Joseph Shikongo. Judge Boas Usiku ordered him to remove Facebook posts about a deadly car crash involving Shikongo from December 2022. The temporary order stops Amushelelo from making more...

Denga Ndaitwah says his wife placed oil and gas projects under her direct control to fight corruption. The first gentleman made these comments at Triumphant College when speaking to students in Windhoek. He explained that the sector attracts dishonest dealings because large amounts of money flow...

Few people showed up for TotalEnergies' community meetings in Lüderitz on Wednesday. One venue attracted about 50 visitors; another had just 15 attendees. The poor turnout raised questions among locals about whether these events make any difference. Deputy Mayor Brigitte Fredericks blamed...

Namibian anti-corruption officials looked into former Wildlife Resorts director Zelna Hengari about giving contracts to her husband, Mac Hengari. He recently became agriculture minister as people ask if President Nandi-Ndaitwah checked backgrounds before making Cabinet picks. Mac faces separate...

Namibian information minister Emma Theofelus says AI technology has created more scams targeting citizens. She told parliament yesterday that officials need fast action against these tech dangers. People face growing risks from deepfakes that trick them with fake videos or messages. The...

Ecobrick Namibia transforms plastic waste into building materials in Swakopmund. Founder Robyn Röhm wants locals to address the growing problem of plastic pollution. She notices people burn plastic daily, releasing harmful dioxins into the air. These toxins harm wildlife and create microplastics...

President Mnangagwa signed the Private Voluntary Organizations Bill into law right before opening a market for informal traders in Mbare. The European Union responded harshly through its ambassador, Jobst von Kirchmann. He called the president insincere as the EU canceled planned funding for...

IPC party leader Panduleni Itula appointed Imms Nashinge as the official opposition leader in parliament yesterday, despite previously rejecting the position. Nashinge serves as the party spokesperson and shadow minister of home affairs. Other opposition parties criticized the decision, claiming...

Namibian competition officials met with stakeholders on Wednesday about two merger investigations. The deals involve Pep Stores Namibia buying Big Daddy Clothing and JD Financial Services acquiring the OK Furniture debt book. Officials gathered information to evaluate how these business...

Apple faces fresh legal trouble as customers file new lawsuits in America and Canada over delayed Siri updates. The company promised a smarter Siri with its iPhone 16 launch but later postponed these AI features until next year. Many buyers upgraded specifically for these improvements and felt...