April 05
Namibia: State Gets Extra Time for Namdia Case Decision
Namibian
The state has been given more time to make a decision about the prosecution of the two men accused of involvement in a fatal armed robbery at the head office of the state-owned… Read more »
Namibia: Windhoek - A Capital City That's Forgotten Its Ambition
Namibian
There is something deeply unsettling about watching the seat of your republic crumble in slow motion - not from lack of resources, not from lack of revenue, but from a leadership… Read more »
Namibia: Subsidised Higher Education - Who Wins, Who Waits, and Who Pays Next?
Namibian
The government's decision to remove tuition and registration fees at state universities and government-run vocational centres is a major step in widening access to higher… Read more »
Namibia: Ohangwena Knocked Out in Dramatic Finish, Oshikoto Maintain Perfect Run
Namibian
Ohangwena's journey in the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup came to an end after a dramatic 2-2 draw against hosts ||Kharas at Keetmanshoop on Saturday. Read more »
Namibia: N$24m Floating Bridges to Keep Flood-Hit Communities
Namibian
The Ministry of Works and Transport has bought 24 640 plastic 'double cubes', that can be converted into floating bridges, at a cost of N$24 million to mitigate the impact of… Read more »
Namibia: DBN Allocates N$1 Billion for Windhoek District Hospital Construction in Havana
Namibian
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has allocated N$1 billion in funding for the construction of the long-awaited Windhoek District Hospital on the outskirts of Havana. Read more »
Namibia: Uerikua Remembered As 'Fearless Debater, Vibrant Voice'
Namibian
Colleagues and friends of Swapo member of parliament (MP) James Uerikua remember him as a "fearless and articulate voice" in the parliament. Read more »
April 04
South Africa: Media Statement - Committee Chairperson Extends Condolences to the Family On Passing of One of Conjoined Twins [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Ms Faith Muthambi, has noted with profound sadness the tragic passing of one of the conjoined twins who were successfully… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Trucker Knocks Dead Seven People At Accident Scene
New Zimbabwe
SEVEN people, who had stopped to assess an accident, were knocked dead by a haulage truck that approached the crash scene at high speed. Read more »
South Africa: Cape Fever - a Haunting New Novel From Award-Winning South African Writer Nadia Davids [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
There's a line in Cape Fever, the new book by award-winning South African novelist and playwright Nadia Davids, that doesn't just establish the story, it also makes a haunting… Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - Department Fails Learners and Provinces By Postponing School Sports Championships - Sport Committee Chair [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Joe McGluwa, has expressed deep concern and disappointment at the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture's… Read more »
Angola: US Aims to Accelerate Leadership in Partnerships in the Lobito Corridor
ANGOP
The United States of America (USA) has already mobilized six billion dollars in investments for the Lobito Corridor and aims to accelerate its leadership in this strategic… Read more »
April 03
Africa: 75th ACI-Africa Conference Closes With Focus On the Future of African Aviation
ANGOP
The 75th Conference of the Airports Council International Africa (ACI-Africa) closes this Friday, in Luanda, after seven days of debates, workshops and masterclasses with an… Read more »
Angola: 3 Million Doses of Animal's Vaccines Available in Angola From May This Year
ANGOP
Three million doses of vaccines for animals are available in the country for the cattle vaccination campaign, which begins on May 15 this year, the general director of Veterinary… Read more »
South Africa: Drowning Risk Over Easter - How to Stay Safe At Beaches, Rivers and Dams
Health-e
South Africans heading to the coast this Easter are being warned to be extra cautious as a full moon spring tide brings stronger currents and rougher conditions. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Journalists Harassed At Hearings to Extend President's Term
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Zimbabwean authorities to urgently investigate the harassment and violence against journalists covering March 31 public hearings in… Read more »
Angola: Christian Churches' Council Urges Angolans to Preserve Peace
ANGOP
The Christian Churches' Council in Angola secretary in Huambo province, pastor Euclides dos Santos, urged, on Friday, Angolans to strive for healthy dialogue and to refrain from… Read more »
Angola: Angolan Foreign Ministry Honors Diplomats
ANGOP
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs awarded, on Thursday, in Luanda, medals and diplomas of recognition to personalities and professionals who contributed to the prestige and… Read more »
Angola: Central Event of the National Reconciliation Day Takes Place in Cubango Province
ANGOP
The central act of the Peace and National Reconciliation Day celebrations will be held, on April 4th, in the city of Menongue, Cubango province, under the guidance of the Minister… Read more »
Angola: Adra Highlights Recovery of Productive Base in 24 Years of Peace
ANGOP
The director of the Action for Rural and Environmental Development (ADRA) in Huíla and Namibe provinces, Anastácia Tchilete, stated on Friday that the 24 years of… Read more »
Angola: ACI Africa Conference Defines Concrete Steps for Airport Digital Transformation
ANGOP
The ACI Africa (Airports Council International) Conference allowed for the definition of concrete steps regarding the digital transformation and operational resilience of the… Read more »
April 02
South Africa: DA to Lodge Public Protector Complaint Against Social Development Minister Over Alleged Ethics Breaches [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) will lodge a complaint with the Public Protector against the Minister of Social Development, Nokuzola Tolashe, for suspected breaches of the Executive… Read more »
Namibia: Omaruru Pushes Development Projects ...Land, Infrastructure Constraints Linger
New Era
OMARURU - The Omaruru Town Council is advancing several development projects, including housing, electrification and market infrastructure, despite ongoing constraints related to… Read more »
Namibia: N$34m Aris River Bridge Reopens ... N$17m Dual Carriageway Highway Upgrade
New Era
The Aris River bridge along the B1 highway between Windhoek and Rehoboth has been reconstructed to the tune of N$33.9 million. Read more »
Southern Africa: Angola Purchases 10.5 Million Vaccines for Cattle
ANGOP
The Angolan authorities have purchased 10.5 million doses of vaccines to protect cattle against four prevalent diseases, which are expected to arrive in the country this week. This… Read more »
