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A new government office aims to grab a bigger piece of the global events business. Namibia's environment and tourism minister, Pohamba Indileni Daniel, launched the Namibia Convention Bureau. She called it a fresh start for the country's tourism and economy after the pandemic slump. The bureau...

A teenage soccer player from Namibia just landed a deal with a major English club. Fourteen-year-old Forester Kuzatjike, who lives in Birmingham, signed a two-year contract with the Manchester City academy. His father, Fourman, expressed excitement about the opportunity with such a big club...

Namibia's home affairs ministry sent another group of asylum seekers back to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Sixteen people were repatriated over the weekend through the main international airport. This follows a similar move last month involving twenty-six individuals, bringing the total to...

Cops in Windhoek nailed two guys for stealing a bag from a car. Surveillance camera footage showed Johannes Armas and Natangwe Armas committing the crime, leading to a quick arrest. Officers found the bag with a laptop and papers inside. The suspects went to court and got no bail. They will...

A bank just doubled its cash for a national youth soccer league. First Capital Bank boosted its sponsorship to 100 million kwacha for the FCB under-20 tournament, up from 52 million. Their marketing head, Twikale Chirwa, announced the deal in Blantyre alongside the national football association...

People kicked off their land decades ago, for two wildlife parks are demanding it back. A group called the Nyika–Vwaza Land Victims Association says the government unfairly took ancestral territory to create Nyika National Park and Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve. They claim officials never...

Activist Charles Kajoloweka just turned down a government board seat. He runs an organization called Youth and Society. Kajoloweka said joining the Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training Authority board would create a conflict. He worried it could hurt his group's...

A microlender called FINCA Malawi is kicking off a big new push for customers. Their chief commercial officer, Madalitso Jonazi, said the "FINCA Ikoneka Kumeneko" effort aims to help folks and businesses dealing with high prices and tight credit. They are tweaking a key loan product for small...

Cops in Malawi are saying they need regular people's help to stop crime over the holidays. A police bigwig named Alexander Ngwala said this during a night walk with citizens in Mzimba district. He called community teamwork a major part of keeping things safe. Ngwala pointed to Mzimba as a solid...

A bunch of top Malawi Congress Party brass showed up for a court date in Lilongwe. Richard Chimwendo Banda, the party secretary general, was there with spokesperson Jessie Kabwila and former running mate Vitumbiko Mumba. Supporters and cops crowded the Chief Resident Magistrate's Court. Only...

Musician Zakes Bantwini has sharply criticized the South African Music Awards, claiming they have lost all relevance. He wrote an open letter stating that the recent ceremony passed with little notice from artists, fans, or social media. Bantwini argued this shows a deep disconnect, especially...

The South African entertainment scene is reeling from the murder of DJ Warras. The broadcaster, whose real name is Warrick Stock, was fatally shot in Johannesburg's Carlton Centre. Businessman Rob Hersov confirmed the death in an emotional online video, praising Warras as a compassionate and...

Radio host Sol Phenduka sparked widespread concern with a vague social media post. He expressed distress over hearing tragic news involving industry violence, but provided no specifics. This cryptic message quickly fueled online speculation about a possible incident. Reports soon emerged...

American rapper DDG caused a stir online by announcing a trip to South Africa. He claimed in a video that Nigeria apparently did not want him, so he was changing his destination. This statement sparked immediate confusion and backlash from social media users across both nations. Many Nigerians...

Rapper Cassper Nyovest marked his thirty-fifth birthday with a reflective social media post. He shared photos alongside a message about personal growth and gratitude, describing this life stage as bold rather than old. Nyovest expressed happiness with his life, mentioning his marriage, two...

Content creator Lasizwe Dambuza announced he is taking a break from social media. He shared a video stating he checked himself into a mental wellness retreat for professional support. Dambuza explained that the last year has been particularly tough, leading to this decision to step back and...

Broadcaster DJ Warras has stirred up drama by targeting Rachel Kolisi online. He criticized her ahead of her new documentary's premiere, accusing her of exploiting her divorce from rugby star Siya Kolisi for sympathy. Warras responded to a mistaken post about a book launch, calling Rachel...

South African pop star Tyla is facing major online backlash. Critics accused her of endorsing a harsh tweet telling Nicki Minaj to disappear from public life. The post, originally from a fan account, called the rapper mentally unfit for the spotlight. Tyla appeared to repost it, sparking instant...

Thandiswa Mazwai dominated the recent South African Music Awards. The veteran artist, a member of Bongo Maffin, won four major trophies at the ceremony in Johannesburg. She took home Female Artist of the Year, Best African Adult Contemporary Album, Best Produced Album, and Best Engineered Album...

Gail Mabalane shared a loving birthday tribute to her husband, the musician Kabelo Mabalane. She posted on Instagram, giving glory to God for another year of his life. Her message expressed deep gratitude, love, and admiration for the former TKZee member, calling him a champion in their family's...