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A 14-year-old girl delivered her neighbor's baby after adult bystanders fled in panic at a Zimbabwe shopping center. Chiedza Mushunje, a seventh-grade student from Macheke, responded when 18-year-old Ruth went into unexpected labor at Mhiripiri Shopping Centre under Chief Makoni's jurisdiction...

Harare authorities plan to seize properties from residents who allow drug trafficking operations inside their homes. Mayor Jacob Mafume announced the enforcement measure at a marathon event, stating that dealers who target schoolchildren will lose their houses. He urged citizens to report...

Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah honored Zambia's support for her country's independence movement as the neighboring nation marked 61 years of freedom from British colonial rule on Friday. She said Zambian citizens provided shelter and assistance to Namibians fleeing apartheid...

Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah demanded immediate implementation of economic reforms after concluding a two-day public-private partnership summit in Windhoek on Friday. She told business leaders and government officials that discussions must yield concrete outcomes that benefit...

Nearly 200 businesses gathered in Kavango East for the 2025 Rundu Annual Trade Fair, marking a significant increase from 150 participants last year. Mayor Gabriel Kanyanga said organizers added temporary structures outside the main venue to handle the larger crowd. Vice President Lucia Witbooi...

Police took gospel musician Naftalie Amukwelele into custody on Friday in Windhoek after filing six fraud-related charges against him. Officers booked the performer, who performs under the stage name D-Naff, at the central station before transporting him to court. Magistrate Jurina |Hochobes...

Traditional leader Sofia Mundjembwe honored former lawmaker Alois Gende as a transformative figure after his death on Thursday at Rundu Intermediate State Hospital in Kavango East. The Shambyu Traditional Authority hompa said the community lost a trusted adviser who counseled successive leaders...

Windhoek authorities issued fines to two additional Katuura residents after surveillance footage showed waste being dumped outside municipal offices in protest of inadequate sewage services. Evian Pieters received seven citations totaling 6,750 Namibian dollars, but denies participating in the...

South African actress Luyanda Zuma aims to expand her career into international film production while creating opportunities for young talent. The Levels star told the media she wants to develop projects that provide jobs and mentorship beyond her current television success. Zuma describes her...

Namibia's Electoral Commission corrected its mistake after a court invalidated the premature declaration of a Swapo candidate as the winner in the Nkurenkuru constituency. Deputy Judge President Hannelie Prinsloo ruled on Friday that the commission's returning officer wrongly announced Tenga...

Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah mourned Ghana's former first lady Nana Agyeman-Rawlings, who died at 76 after a brief illness on Thursday. Agyeman-Rawlings, the widow of ex-President Jerry Rawlings, held the position twice between 1979 and 2001. Nandi-Ndaitwah praised her counterpart...

Namibia's health ministry has taken delivery of its first medical supplies purchased directly from manufacturers, bypassing intermediaries accused of driving up prices. The shipment from Pfizer arrived at Central Medical Stores following Health Minister Esperance Luvinda's direct negotiations...

Two suspects accused of orchestrating Namibia's largest diamond heist have rejected all charges against them. Joel Angula, 46, a former Namib Desert Diamonds employee, and Sam Shololo, 50, entered not guilty pleas on Friday at Windhoek Magistrate's Court. The men face murder, aggravated...

A senior radiographer at Katutura Intermediate Hospital has raised an alarm about poor attendance by women at breast cancer awareness programs in Namibia. Martinlina Karutjaiva spoke to Nampa on Thursday at a Ministry of Health and Social Services event in Windhoek focused on early detection...

A 62-year-old woman from Olukulo village in Tsandi constituency lost more than N$1 million to con artists posing as law enforcement officials. The fraud took place between Monday and Wednesday when three men claimed to work for the Outapi police and obtained her bank account information. Police...

A Swapo Party representative praised government plans to hire teachers and medical workers as legislators met on Wednesday. Willem Amutenya said the funding shift addresses overcrowding in schools and hospitals while creating jobs for recent graduates. He pressed ministry officials to complete...

Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told citizens to leverage national resources when dealing with foreign partners rather than adopt a mindset of scarcity. She addressed business leaders at a public-private forum on Wednesday and said the country possesses minerals, land and a young...

A Namibian judge rejected an appeal from three defendants in the Fishrot corruption case who sought additional evidence from international authorities. Acting Judge Marilize du Plessis removed the petition from court records on Wednesday after determining the men failed to demonstrate...

Nigerian doctors demanded government action to fix healthcare policies that fail to reach patients effectively. The Nigerian Medical Association said the nation spends just 4.08 percent of economic output on health services, below international standards and continental agreements. Association...

Kano State tightened security around schools and cultural gatherings after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ordered expanded patrols for the KANFEST 2025 festival, which opened on Saturday. The administration instructed traditional rulers to maintain annual Durbar celebrations that showcase...