April 02
Southern Africa: Pentecostal Churches Are a Place of Everyday Care, Not Just Bizarre Spectacle - Southern African Study [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A growing brand of new Pentecostal churches in southern Africa is known to emphasise the prosperity gospel, deliverance, miracles and healing. Read more »
Namibia: NBC Gets Lion's Share Mict Budget
New Era
Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus on Tuesday motivated the N$682 million budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, with reduced allocations to the… Read more »
Namibia: Panic, Profit and Petroleum ...Lessons From the Fuel Scare
New Era
Yesterday morning, scenes unfamiliar to many Namibians unfolded across Windhoek and beyond. Long queues snaked through service stations, tempers simmered, and uncertainty hung in… Read more »
Namibia: Zambezi - Rustlers Steal N$4.2m Worth Livestock
New Era
Zambezi farmers are grappling with a surge in livestock theft, as rustlers suspected to be from neighbouring Zambia continue to raid farms along the Kamenga-Liselo border. Read more »
Namibia: Bar 'Shooter' Bail Resumes
New Era
Ihe formal bail application of Gabes Shiimi, who stands accused of allegedly opening fire at a local bar last year resumes this month. Read more »
Namibia: State Wants Rape, Theft Accused Convicted
New Era
State advocate Dominic Lisulo told the court that they have proven beyond reasonable doubt that a Hoachanas resident committed rape and theft and therefore guilty as charged. Read more »
Namibia: ALV Engineers Score Big Beyond the Pitch
New Era
While many corporate brands limit their role in sport to sponsorship, ALV Consulting Engineers is taking a more hands-on approach, building teams, backing tournaments, and… Read more »
Namibia: CRAN, NACC Reinforce Cooperation in ICT Sector
New Era
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) inked a new agreement to improve their collaboration in the country's… Read more »
Namibia: NTA Reminds Employers of ETG Deadline
New Era
The Namibia Training Authority (NTA) has reminded employers to submit their Employer Training Grant (ETG) claims before the 5 May 2026 deadline, urging compliance to avoid… Read more »
Namibia: Bon Pays N$200m Dividend to Gov
New Era
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) paid N$200 million in dividends to the government for the 2025 financial year. Read more »
Namibia: Industrial Heavy Weights Reel From Diesel Cost ...Ballooning Fuel Price Threatens to Cripple Operations
New Era
Namibia's latest fuel price hike is poised to deliver a severe blow to the country's industrial sector, as businesses heavily dependent on diesel now face sharply rising… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Doubles Down On Economic Diplomacy ... Foreign Missions Get Over N$952m
New Era
Namibia is repositioning its foreign policy and trade strategy to survive a tougher, more competitive world where economic strength will define its place on the global stage. Read more »
Namibia: Rural Dignity Delivered
New Era
The water ministry has made significant strides in improving water supply and sanitation services across the country, with notable gains recorded in rural areas over the past year. Read more »
Namibia: OTB Camp to Boost Youth Basketball
New Era
The Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek (DHPS), alongside the Basketball Artists School (BAS) Foundation and OTB, is having an OTB Basketball Camp from 3 to 5 April in… Read more »
Namibia: 'High Expectations On Underfunded ACC Unfair'
New Era
Given its perennial underfunding levels, inadequate human capital and limited access to modern tools and advanced technologies for combating corruption, it is unfair and… Read more »
Namibia: Rehoboth Running On Empty ... Begins Rationing Fuel
New Era
- Petrol and diesel fuel ran dry across most service stations in Rehoboth on Tuesday as residents rushed to fill up ahead of a fuel price hike that took effect yesterday. Read more »
Namibia: Woodcutter Turned Horseman ... Farm Labourer Triumphs in Showjumping Debut
New Era
Richard Gariseb arrived at a farm in the Omaheke region five years ago in search of employment to care for his family. He was offered a job chopping and cutting wood for a farm… Read more »
Angola: Angolan President's Actions Reinforce Country's Legitimacy - Former Portuguese Minister
ANGOP
Former Portuguese Defense Minister Jose Azaredo Lopes said Thursday in Luanda that President João Lourenço's actions in international forums have contributed to… Read more »
Angola: Remains of Deputy Monteiro Eliseu Rest in the Municipal Cemetery
ANGOP
The remains of Deputy Monteiro Renaldo Eliseu, who died last Sunday from illness, were buried this Thursday in the municipal cemetery of Huambo, located in São Pedro… Read more »
Southern Africa: Angola Must Maintain a Role in Promoting Security and Stability - Francisco Furtado
ANGOP
Angola must continue to assume its position in promoting security, stability and defense of international standards enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, the Minister of… Read more »
Angola: CICA Calls for Respect and Unity During Pope Leo Xiv's Visit
ANGOP
The secretary of the Council of Christian Churches in Angola (CICA), Valdimiro Agostinho, recommended this Thursday in Luanda that Angolans experience the visit of Pope Leo XIV,… Read more »
Angola: Govt Strengthens Measures to Combat Vandalism and Illegal Mining
ANGOP
The Angolan Executive is reinforcing measures to combat vandalism of public property and illegal mining of minerals, the Minister of State and head of the Military Office of the… Read more »
Angola: Govt Plans to Build New Stadiums and 12 Multipurpose Pavilions Across the Country
ANGOP
The Angolan government plans to build new football stadiums and launch 12 multipurpose pavilions in several provinces of the country, as part of expansion and requalification of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Netone, Tourism Authority Seal Digital Partnership to Boost Zim's Travel Sector
263Chat
State-owned telecommunications company NetOne has signed a strategic partnership with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) aimed at accelerating digital transformation in the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Skills Overhaul Key to Zimbabwe's Economic Ambitions - Minister
263Chat
Government says developing and harnessing human capital will be key to achieving its Vision 2030 targets as it launched a new programme aimed at strengthening skills development… Read more »
