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The Uganda High Commission in the United Kingdom recently backed the creation of a new umbrella organization called the Uganda, Europe, United Kingdom Association. This fresh initiative brings together Ugandan groups throughout Britain and continental Europe to build stronger community bonds...

Uganda's Works and Transport Ministry has renewed its pledge to complete the eagerly awaited Kampala-Jinja Expressway. This crucial road project aims to make Uganda more competitive by streamlining the movement of products and travelers. During the recent bid opening ceremony, Under Secretary...

Kenya Power announced scheduled electricity outages for Monday, March 3, across multiple locations. The company shared details through its X platform, explaining that these interruptions will allow for essential network maintenance tasks. Residents should prepare for temporary service...

Kenya's National Treasury has assured the public that manual withdrawals of Sh1.3 trillion over seven months have not resulted in any loss of government money. Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo responded firmly to recent media claims suggesting financial irregularities. He explained that...

Harare authorities have yet to recover $3 million from a business that failed to deliver garbage trucks promised back in 2017. The municipal government awarded a contract to Mass Breed Investments, operating under FAW Zimbabwe, for the delivery of 30 garbage compactors on May 11, 2017. This...

Zimbabwe Information Minister Jefran Muswere stated that journalists need constant protection in the country. He explained that asking for the removal of a democratically elected government goes beyond the scope of press freedoms. These remarks came during the third-anniversary event for 3Ktv at...

Andoline Luipert began her journey at 19 when she started serving as Sam Nujoma's personal waitress at State House in 1992. Her duties included traveling alongside him during international visits to various nations. Through his mentorship and assistance, she later secured a Commonwealth...

President Nangolo Mbumba referred to founding president Sam Nujoma as a diamond that brought light to Etunda village during his funeral address on Saturday. Located in northern Namibia, Etunda served as Nujoma's homestead throughout his life. Mbumba shared final words of respect before the...

Namibian Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo expressed deep appreciation toward citizens for their exemplary conduct throughout the national mourning period for founding president Sam Nujoma. He specifically acknowledged the public's role in facilitating a respectful and seamless farewell...

Fourteen-year-old Natangwe Shivanda joined thousands who gathered along streets across the country in recent days to say goodbye to founding president Sam Nujoma. Despite being born after Nujoma delivered his first address as leader of independent Namibia, young Shivanda learned liberation songs...

The Namibian government expects to spend approximately N$30 million on expenses related to moving founding president Sam Nujoma across the country. According to estimates, each military plane journey costs about N$1 million. Nujoma passed away on February 8 in Windhoek, leading to nationwide...

Esther Muinjangue, who serves as deputy minister of health and social services, recently presented a government motion requesting an investigation into conflicts between people and wildlife throughout Namibia. Her proposal aims to highlight how human survival connects with animal preservation...

The residence of Namibia's first president, Sam Nujoma, reflects his rich heritage, personal principles, and welcoming nature. His brownish house sits between the Avis mountains near Windhoek, surrounded by vibrant greenery thanks to recent rainfall. The Namibian newspaper visited the property...

The area surrounding the B1 complex will carry the name Sam Nujoma Square as a tribute to the founding president of Namibia. Swapo vice president and president-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made this announcement yesterday during a ceremony revealing a statue honoring Nujoma at the party...

The Harare Magistrate's Court recently heard the case of Patricia Mwaruta, the 51-year-old deputy head at Zengeza 4 High School. She faces legal troubles for allegedly requesting an illegal payment of US$400 from a contractor handling the school borehole project. Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa...

The ZITF Company has started promoting stronger regional partnerships through several roadshows before its 65th exhibition event. This major trade showcase will take place from April 21 to 26 at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo. The organizers chose "Industrialisation...

More than 40 creative entrepreneurs from across Zimbabwe recently completed specialized business training designed to help them launch profitable ventures from their innovative concepts. The training took place during a seven-day session in Bulawayo organized by Fine Touch Development Trust...

Mabel Chinomona, national chairperson of the ZANU PF Women's League, strongly declared that President Emmerson Mnangagwa will remain in office despite increasing demands for him to step down before his term ends. Several war veterans, including those connected to the ruling Zanu PF party, have...

The United States embassy officials voiced strong disapproval regarding the detention of Alpha Media Holdings reporter Blessed Mhlanga, calling for Zimbabwean authorities to uphold essential press freedom rights. Police arrested Mhlanga Monday under accusations of distributing information that...

Zimbabwe law enforcement authorities seek to imprison a woman charged with helping armed criminals leave jail facilities and sheltering them at her residence. Theresa Chenjerai, age 49, faced arrest Thursday because of alleged bribery involving fellow robbery suspect Munyaradzi Zakkaria...