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The ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi party has nominated Ilala Member of Parliament Mussa Issa Zungu for the position of National Assembly Speaker. Zungu secured the nomination by a significant margin, receiving 348 votes against the 16 votes for his opponent, former Shinyanga Urban MP Stephen Masele...

Outgoing members of the National Council reflected on their parliamentary terms, emphasizing their efforts to pass legislation addressing national needs. Swapo parliamentarian Bethuel Tjaveondja described his tenure as an eye-opening experience and encouraged incoming members to maintain the...

A South African woman’s claim to a death benefit from the Becsa Provident Fund was denied after she failed to prove financial dependency on the deceased, her customary law husband. The Pension Funds Adjudicator, Muvhango Lukhaimane, determined that the woman, though legally recognized as a...

United States President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the British Broadcasting Corporation for one billion dollars. His legal team dispatched a letter demanding a full retraction of a Panorama program by November 14, alleging the documentary defamed him. The program in question reportedly...

The appointment of Namibia’s inaugural information commissioner represents a major advancement for fully enacting the Access to Information Act of 2022. According to the Institute for Public Policy Research, this law will empower citizens, journalists, and civil society to legally obtain...

Ndalikutya Shonena, the former Independent Patriots for Change candidate for the Ogongo constituency, has resigned from the party, citing a lack of logistical and financial support from its leadership. Shonena stated that his decision came after being forced to walk 25 kilometers to attend an...

The suspended chief executive of the Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music, Albert Nicanor, has announced his intention to sue the organization. He claims his recent suspension was unprocedural and violated his rights. The Nascam board stated the action was a neutral measure to...

A new parliamentary report has found that Namibia requires three billion Namibian dollars to effectively address its national housing shortage, a figure that triples the current government allocation. The report from the National Council Standing Committee on transport, infrastructure, and...

A senior Namibian official, Justice and Labour Relations Executive Director Audrin Mathe, removed a social media post that contained a racially insensitive joke. He had posted a photo of himself with two other individuals, labeling them with a highly offensive racial slur. This action referenced...

The Namibian government and the Dutch firm TerraWatt have begun construction on a 50-megawatt solar power facility. Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Gaudentia Kröhne announced the project's launch during a recent groundbreaking ceremony at Astra farm in the Omaheke region. Kröhne...

Namibian police are investigating a case of murder and concealment of birth after a newborn's body was discovered near Swakopmund Secondary School. A security guard patrolling the area found the infant inside a plastic bag on Saturday evening. Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi reported that...

The Society for Advocates of Namibia has warned that a nationwide magistrates' strike is severely disrupting the justice system and endangering the public's right to access courts. Magistrates are reporting to work but are not presiding over criminal or civil cases or conducting trials. The...

The Electoral Court in Windhoek has rejected an application from the Khomas Residents and Rate Payers Association, which sought to compel the Electoral Commission of Namibia to register its candidates for the upcoming city council election. The court ruled it lacked jurisdiction to hear the...

A 30-year-old woman drowned in the Kavango River on Sunday after a canoe capsized during a fishing trip. The victim, identified as the mother of three, Aune Hakusama, was returning from Angola with a group of five other women when the accident occurred. Police Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga...

Vendors at Karonga Market report that post-election violence in neighboring Tanzania has caused a sharp increase in agricultural goods prices. Market Chairperson Godwin Ghambi explained that the instability has prevented traders from crossing the border to source produce, creating local...

Students intending to benefit from the government's free education program beginning in January risk missing the 2026 national examinations if they do not register by the December 15. The Malawi National Examinations Board has opened registration for all exam candidates, noting that only public...

Second Vice President Enock Chihana conducted a surprise inspection of the Regional Immigration Office in Mzuzu. He observed operations and spoke with staff and citizens awaiting passports, commending officers for their dedication under difficult conditions while also warning against corrupt...

First Capital Bank has contributed 210 million kwacha to Malawi's national food relief initiative. CEO Agness Jazza presented the donation to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs in Lilongwe, stating the bank is committed to supporting vulnerable communities during a period of acute...

The legal team for parliamentary candidate George Zulu has expressed dissatisfaction with a High Court ruling that orders the Malawi Electoral Commission to declare a winner for the Mtandire-Mtsiriza constituency. Zulu's lead lawyer, Senior Counsel Pempho Likongwe, stated they disagree with the...

Second Vice President Enock Chihana visited Nkhata Bay District for a meeting with local leaders and business representatives. He was received by District Commissioner David Gondwe and traditional authorities, including Senior Chief Mkumbira, who welcomed the dialogue as vital for cooperation...