Africa: A First for Africa - Namibia Hosts Global Leaders to Tackle Ocean Sustainability

Namibia is making history by hosting the 38th High-Level Ocean Panel on Sustainable Ocean Economy at Walvis Bay. Read more »

Africa: Travelling to Mozambique This Festive Season?

Mozambique is a popular holiday destination for southern African travellers looking for affordable beach getaways during the festive season. Read more »

Africa: AU Election Observers Say Ecn Is Causing Confusion With Election Extension

African Union Electoral Observation Mission head Speciosa Kazibwe says the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is causing confusion by opening more voting stations while counting… Read more »

Africa: Lessons From Botswana - Namibia Needs Leadership Based On Merit, Not Political Loyalty

As Namibia prepares for the upcoming elections, it's time for us to reflect on the kind of leadership we need for the future. Read more »

Africa: Botswana Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe Reflects On Namibia Detention and Political Mentorship Under Hidipo Hamutenya

Botswana's new vice president, Ndaba Gaolathe, worked in Namibia and was detained for allegedly supporting former Swapo veteran Hidipo Hamutenya's presidency. Read more »

Africa: Namibian Major General Loses Bid for Interpol Vice President for Africa

Namibian Police major general Anne-Marie Nainda has lost in a bid to become Interpol's vice president for Africa. Read more »

Africa: Namibia Tops Africa Gender Index 2023 As Most Gender Equal Country

Namibia is ranked as the most gender equal country in Africa. Read more »

Africa: Namibian Ballot Printing Disrupted By Power Outage in South Africa Amid Security Concerns

The entity awarded a controversial tender to produce Namibia's ballot papers says despite a power outage during the printing process, all ballots remained secure. Read more »

Africa: Italy Deputy PM On Trial for Blocking Migrant Boat

Prosecutors in Italy are seeking a six-year jail term for deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini over a decision in August 2019 to stop a migrant boat from docking. Read more »

Africa: Paris Paralympics Close After 'Historic Summer'

The Paris Paralympics closed on Sunday with chief Paris 2024 organiser Tony Estanguet saying the Games and the Olympics had created a "historic summer". Read more »

Africa: Geingos Advocates for Sexual Reproductive Rights for Africa's Youth

Former first lady of Namibia Monica Geingos has emphasised the urgent need to champion sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for young people across eastern and southern… Read more »

Africa: Artisst Are Undervalued - Smuts

Doek Arts Trust patron justice Dave Smuts says artists are undervalued in Africa. Read more »

Africa: Homeless Braves Off to Historic Africa Women's Cup

Namibia's women's homeless football team, The Homeless Braves, departed today for Arusha, Tanzania, brimming with excitement as they prepare to compete in the inaugural Homeless… Read more »

Africa: The G7 Cannot Afford to Ignore Africa

In the two year since Barbadian prime minister Mia Amor Mottley and I urged G7 and G20 countries to construct a fairer, more efficient global financial system, significant progress… Read more »

Africa: Benin Stun Nigeria, Salah Rescues Egypt, Ayew Treble Lifts Ghana

Benin came from behind to stun Nigeria 2-1 and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored to salvage a 1-1 draw for Egypt against Guinea-Bissau in World Cup qualifying on Monday. Read more »

Africa: Lowly Rwanda, Sudan, Comoros Steal World Cup Show in Africa

Rwanda, Sudan and Comoros, all fifth seeds in six-nation 2026 World Cup qualifying groups, were shock table toppers in Africa on Tuesday after matchday four. Read more »

Africa: Senegal Win, Tunisia Draw to Lead World Cup Qualifying Groups

Senegal got back on the winning trail and Tunisia surrendered a perfect record as the fourth round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Africa kicked off on Sunday. Read more »

Southern Africa: The Complexity of the Coloured Identity in Southern Africa

In this article, southern Africa is used to refer to South Africa and Namibia because of the two countries' intertwined histories. Read more »

Africa: ICC's Karim Khan - A Prosecutor in a Hurry to Effect International Law

Swift pursuit of arrest warrants against war leaders in Ukraine and now Gaza is a bold show of legal rule without fear or favour Read more »

Africa: Truck Drivers Warned of Hijackers in South Africa

The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has advised haulage truck drivers going to and from South Africa to travel in convoys to minimise the chances of being hijacked. Read more »

Africa: Namibia Off to Africa Games

Namibia will be represented by a team of 78 athletes and 47 officials at the 13th Africa Games which start in Accra, Ghana on the 8th of March and continue to the 24th. Read more »

Africa: Cote d'Ivoire Aim to Be First Afcon Host Victors Since 2006

The picturesque Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Sunday is the setting for a titanic battle pitting bullish Nigeria against buoyant hosts Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup… Read more »

Africa: Brics Expands With Five New Members

The Brics group of countries has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Read more »

Africa: Geingob Attends Energy Conference Despite Controversy

President Hage Geingob yesterday departed for Cape Town to participate in the Africa Energy Week conference, an event organised by controversial Cameroonian lawyer NJ Ayuk. Read more »

Africa: No Money for Cosafa Women's Champions

The Council of Southern Africa Football Associations Women's Championship winners will not be receiving prize money until finances in women's football improves, the competition's… Read more »