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Tanzania cops arrested opposition boss Tundu Lissu after his rally down south, slapping him with treason charges for demanding election reforms. His nationwide campaign declares, "No Reforms, No Election," ahead of the October polls, where he plans to face off against President Samia. When...

Ababu Namwamba has officially started working as Kenya's man at the United Nations Office in Nairobi. He wants to make the UN stronger across Africa and help regular Kenyans feel its impact. The diplomat already met with UNON boss Zainab Hawa Bangura after presenting his credentials. He also...

Nintendo Switch 2 will feature upgraded versions of popular Switch games, including Zelda titles, Kirby, plus Mario Party. These enhancements vary from technical upgrades to completely new content. At a recent preview event, journalists tested several "Switch 2 Edition" titles coming to the...

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor exits early access September 17, 2025. The top-down auto-shooter game from Funday Games hit Steam last February, attracting over one million players already. Ghost Ship Games made the announcement during the Triple-I Initiative Showcase for the PC version, with...

Zimbabwe's VP Chiwenga told people at Gweru that freedom fighters gave their lives for everyone in the country, not just a select few. He spoke during an independence torch ceremony at historic Monomotapa Hall. The VP stressed how every person played their part in winning independence - from...

A team of bikers has finished their 75-day journey around Africa, raising money for needy children's education. Led by Pastor Nick Korir from Nairobi Chapel, they started through Ethiopia toward Cape Town before heading west. Their adventure aimed to collect funds for the LOGOS Endowment Fund...

Cops face investigation over their actions at a Nakuru school drama event. Police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga announced that the Internal Affairs Unit must finish its report within 21 days. The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has also started looking into what happened at Lions Primary...

Police Chief Douglas Kanja says they're almost done looking into what caused the deadly Endarasha school fire. He told reporters at Endarasha police station Wednesday that investigators will reveal their findings soon. The September fire killed 21 boys when flames tore through their dormitory...

A 44-year-old house helper died after using a charcoal jiko in her poorly ventilated room. Irene Wamalwa failed to appear for work Thursday morning, causing her employers to check on her. They knocked at her door with no answer, forcing them to break in. They discovered her body lying on the bed...

Women in Mandera County travel six kilometers daily just for water because of the ongoing drought. This harsh reality affects 16 million people across Kenya's dry lands, which make up 89 percent of the country. These areas stay hungry despite efforts to make Kenya food secure. Livestock raising...

Traders at Suswa shopping centre struggled for ages under harsh sun, rain, mud, plus dust that harmed their health. Many couldn't afford indoor spaces, leaving them exposed to weather that ruined their products. This nightmare ends thanks to the government building modern markets nationwide. The...

Raila's bodyguard, George Oduor, died at 57 in a Nairobi hospital. He carried many high-level secrets that will never be revealed. His burial will happen on April 12 at his Ndori home. Lawyer Jakakimba first met him during a 2003 lecture at the University of Nairobi. Their friendship grew from...

The cabinet wants former Meatco CEO Mushokabanji back, despite his failure to save the meat company from money troubles. President Nandi-Ndaitwah backs his return, reportedly influenced by Swapo's Shaningwa plus businessman Joseph Andreas, who has beef market interests. The ex-finance minister...

President Nandi-Ndaitwah skipped using intelligence services when picking her Cabinet members. Instead, she went with casual background checks instead of the normal vetting process. Critics slammed her choices because some ministers faced serious allegations. Her agriculture minister Hengari...

TransNamib picked RedForce Debt Management to collect N$48 million from people who owed them money. Critics claim the railway company gave this job without proper open bidding. Industry experts say the 12-month deal starting April should have been public because it passes procurement limits...

President Nandi-Ndaitwah told her staff that they must serve the public first. She spoke at her very first meeting with all employees on Thursday. Everyone needs to work hard together for real changes that help citizens during the next five years. The president made clear she hates corruption...

Green hydrogen production has started in Namibia, thanks to German cash. The country sees huge opportunities in this new industry. Near Arandis town, 44,000 solar panels catch almost nonstop sunshine, making hydrogen. This plant makes green iron without CO2—the first industrial-size operation...

Two reporters from The Namibian newspaper earned prizes at the Merck Foundation's Media Awards yesterday. Taati Niilenge grabbed second place in multimedia; Charlotte Nambadja scored third for print stories. The competition looked at topics about motherhood plus health conditions across southern...

The investment board in Namibia says they just exchanged emails with people claiming to build a N$37 billion railway up north. AfrailX Inc. says officials approved their plans for trains connecting northern towns. Investment spokesperson Catherine Shipushu clarified that their letter merely...

The Roads Authority needs more than N$230 million to fix flood-damaged roads up north. Many rural communities can't reach essential services because gravel roads were washed away, leaving them extremely vulnerable. RA boss Conrad Lutombi promises that contractors will start repairs next week...