All of Africa Today - April 17, 2025
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Rights Groups Criticize New Zimbabwean Law That Curbs Civic Space Read more »
Nandi-Ndaitwah Dismisses Social Media Claims of American Deportations From Namibia
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has slammed circulating claims that Namibia is planning to deport 500 American citizens, calling the allegations false and urging the public to be… Read more »
Filling Potholes – And People's Pockets [guest column]
allAfrica
With the blessed rains we have had since the beginning of the year, we have been lucky as Namibians. The whole country has been generously soaked, and not a moment too soon. Read more »
Infrastructure, Wealth Delivery Top MP's Concerns
New Era
When the recently tabled national budget is unpacked, it emerges that only 12% of the allocated funding directly goes into building the roads, schools, hospitals, water,… Read more »
Malaria Reinfection Cases On the Rise in Zambezi
Namibian
The Zambezi regional health directorate has urged residents to continue taking preventative measures after malaria treatment to avoid being infected again. Read more »
Guards Dismissed for Demanding Minimum Wage ... 'Approaching Labour Ministry Is Our Biggest Crime'
New Era
Five security guards employed by the Big Five Security Services' company in Swakopmund were served with retrenchment letters, days after seeking the labour ministry's intervention. Read more »
Police Commander Reports Decrease in Etosha Poaching
Namibian
The Namibian Police's regional commander in Oshana, commissioner Lungameni Sackaria, says poaching activities have reduced drastically since he took over the 'Yesa Ongava'… Read more »
Newspaper Cup - A Conveyor Belt of Namibian Gems
Namibian
If you are looking to witness the unearthing of the latest football or netball gems up close and personal, then Outjo is the place to be this Easter weekend. Read more »
Lukato Disappointed With 'Madam President's' Decision Not to Increase Pension Grant to N$3 000
Namibian
National Democratic Party leader and new member of parliament Martin Lukato Lukato has expressed disappointment in president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's decision not to fulfill her… Read more »
Bail Hearing of Six Accused of Murdering Walvis Bay Resident Postponed
Namibian
Six people accused of killing a Walvis Bay resident, Matheus Sheehama (24), in July 2024 will have to return to the Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court for the continuation of a bail… Read more »
Mcilroy Leads By Two Heading Into Masters Final Round
Namibian
Rory McIlroy charged to the Masters lead with a historic start to Saturday's third round, then held on through Augusta National's back nine to stand two clear atop the leaderboard… Read more »
Trump's Tariffs Detonate Trade War ...WTO, IMF Raise Red Flags
New Era
Tariff retaliation and escalating trade tensions might signal the start of a global trade war where, like grass when two elephants clash suffers the most, consumers around the… Read more »
Most African Countries Are Crime Scenes - Kagoro
Namibian
Managing director of Open Society Foundations (OSF) Africa Brian Kagoro on Tuesday said most African countries are crime scenes. Read more »
President Calls for Nuclear Power Plant
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for the establishment of a nuclear power plant in Namibia, saying the country's rich uranium resources should be used to drive national… Read more »
Budget Discussions Continue in Parliament
Namibian
Members of the National Assembly are continuing to scrutinise the 2025/26 appropriation bill, with some arguing that the multibillion-dollar budget fails to meet the needs of the… Read more »
