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Zambia's leader called on Tanzanians to safeguard their nation's stability during remarks delivered after the swearing-in ceremony for President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi in Dodoma on Monday. Hakainde Hichilema described tranquility as an invaluable asset that...

Departing legislative leaders are calling on their successors to advance stalled legislation that would direct funding toward community infrastructure projects across Namibian regions. National Council Chair Lukas Muha appealed at a farewell event held on Wednesday in the capital as current...

A business owner testified in court that political influence led to his firm being excluded from a renewable energy deal with Namibia Power Corporation, the state electricity provider. Pangwa Gabriel claimed connections to government officials and a high-ranking utility executive helped rival...

Residents in the Kunene region village of Otjokavare must travel roughly 100 kilometers to access basic amenities such as fuel stations and financial institutions, according to community members who say the remote settlement suffers from inadequate infrastructure. Isabella Kuvare works at the...

Namibia's music rights organization has placed its top executive on leave while investigators examine accusations of workplace misconduct and creating a hostile professional atmosphere. Albert Nicanor was removed from his position as chief executive of the Namibian Society of Composers and...

Departing municipal leaders in northern Namibia are urging newly elected officials to prioritize cooperation over partisan disputes as they prepare to assume office. Leonard Hango, who served as Oshakati Town Council mayor under the Swapo party, emphasized that representatives must set aside...

Namibia's military will subject all recruits to rigorous health evaluations regardless of their ethnic background, defense officials announced as the armed forces prepare for their next enlistment cycle. Colonel Peter Shilumbu, speaking for the Namibian Defence Force, said medical examinations...

Namibia's top judicial officer has called on magistrates nationwide to cancel their threatened job action scheduled to start on Wednesday as negotiations continue over unresolved compensation disputes. Chief Justice Peter Shivute appealed to the Magistrates' and Judges' Association of Namibia...

Nearly 500 participants representing more than 45 nations convened at Wits University this week for the African Investigative Journalism Conference, where former International Criminal Court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda delivered remarks emphasizing the vital role of reporters in preserving truth...

Funeral attendance has emerged as a significant driver of overnight travel in South Africa, representing more than one in 10 such journeys during 2024, government data reveals. Statistics South Africa reported that 11.2 percent of the nation's 26.2 million overnight trips were made to attend...

A powerful typhoon has left at least 66 dead and displaced more than 400,000 residents after tearing through central Philippine islands, officials reported on Wednesday. Typhoon Kalmaegi claimed 49 lives on Cebu, the nation's most densely inhabited central island, where entire communities...

A British teenager who challenged his parents in court after they sent him to a boarding school in Ghana must stay there until his exams are finished, a high court judge has determined. The 14-year-old boy was brought to Ghana in March 2024 under the belief he would visit an ailing family...

Malawi's Natural Resources, Energy, and Mining Minister Jean Mathanga has warned employees that misconduct will result in consequences as she pushes for improved performance across her department. During a meeting with senior staff from various divisions under her authority, Mathanga stressed...

Beijing has issued a statement backing Nigeria and cautioning against external interference in the African nation's domestic affairs following warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump about potential military intervention over alleged persecution of Christians. The Chinese government expressed...

First Capital Bank has committed 70 million kwacha to help fund surgical procedures for 206 disabled children at Beit-Cure Children's Hospital in Malawi. The contribution came during a fundraising dinner held on Saturday in Blantyre under the theme Healing Journeys: Bringing the Gap of Hope...

An investigation has revealed allegations that a Taiwanese Buddhist care center in Blantyre may have facilitated illegal wildlife smuggling operations involving orphaned children. The Amitofo Care Centre faces scrutiny after reports emerged that some youths were allegedly manipulated into...

Malawi's newly appointed Minister of Local Government Ben Phiri met with representatives from major international lenders on Tuesday to address project implementation challenges and secure funding for digital monitoring systems. The minister discussed concerns about the TRADE Project with...

African sports enthusiasts will enjoy multiple competitions across several disciplines this week as SuperSport delivers coverage through DStv and GOtv platforms. Liverpool defeated Real Madrid 1-0 at Anfield while Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain. Arsenal won 3-0...

Malawi's police leadership has warned officers against demanding bribes from drivers during traffic stops and checkpoint operations. Deputy Inspector General Stain Chaima told nearly 160 regional supervisors and traffic personnel that such behavior damages the department's reputation and...

A five-year agricultural program targeting 35,000 rural families across five Malawian districts has concluded operations after distributing seeds, livestock and equipment to thousands of smallholder farmers. The Sustainable Food Systems for Rural Agriculture Transformation and Resilience...