Namibia's new president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has swiftly restructured her government, reducing ministries to 14 and appointing a majority-women Cabinet for results-focused leadership. However, experts warn that her initial 100 days have been heavy on symbolism and light on tangible reform. At a State House ceremony, Nandi-Ndaitwah named seven new regional governors, warning that "I will be watching

In her Father's Day message, Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said that at a time when children "risk being left behind", the presence of fathers as positive role models is vital, while Kenyan President William Ruto described fathers as "silent heroes" who carry the weight and responsibilties of their families

The Genocide Remembrance Day marks the harrowing moment when colonial-era German troops massacred tens of thousands of indigenous Herero and Nama people who rebelled against their rule in the southern African nation between 1904 and 1908.

Germany, which had long refused to take the blame for the episode, recognised only in 2021 that its settlers had committed the genocide.

The commemorations will be held annually to mark "the beginning of a national journey of

Effective immediately, a curfew has been imposed in Okahandja. The country's president, Nandi-Ndaitwah, has assured the public that the security forces are doing everything possible to restore safety.

She also constituted a high-level committee to address the situation and devise mitigating interventions. It comprises of Gender Equality and Child Welfare Minister Emma Kantema, Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp, Justice and Labour Relations Minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel, and Health

Namibia's Agriculture Minister, Mac-Albert Hengari, was dismissed after being accused of raping a 16-year-old girl five years ago. He was arrested after allegedly attempting to bribe the now 21-year-old survivor to drop the case. He was denied bail after appearing in court and faces charges of kidnapping, rape, and assault. 

Hengari

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, during her first State of the Nation address, has announced groundbreaking reforms, including the proposed 100% government subsidy for tertiary education from the 2026 academic year.

However, some analysts have raised concerns about Budget constraints, the labour market's ability to absorb all

Namibia's first woman president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has been praised for reducing her Cabinet from 21 to 14 during her first days in office. Nandi-Ndaitwah's actions "not only reflects a commitment to streamlining government operations ... providing an opportunity for new faces and younger, dynamic individuals who may bring a different and innovative approach to governance",

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has strongly come out against corruption, and vowed to continue pushing for economic independence, better healthcare, housing, and education after being sworn in as the fifth president on the country's Independence Day.

"To be a president requires a serious person because all Namibians will rely

Surveying elephants across Africa has been a challenging and sporadic effort due to logistical difficulties, civil unrest, and funding constraints. However, a new study compiling data from 1,325 surveys over 50 years has revealed a dramatic decline in elephant populations, writes George Wittemyer for The Conversation Africa.

African savanna elephants have declined by 70%, while forest

"Although we were aware that our father was frail due to his advanced age, and knew about his condition, one is never prepared to hear the sad news of the death of a person who is closer to our hearts. Indeed, for those of us who knew him, who worked alongside him, who counted and relied on him, who were led by him, who learned from him, who loved him, it is unbearable that we will not see him again," wrote the