Former US President Donald Trump has said the United States will temporarily run Venezuela until a full regime transition is completed, stressing that the move is aimed at restoring stability and protecting the Venezuelan people. Trump accused former Venezuelan leader…
Scenes of celebration erupted in several countries on Saturday after reports emerged that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had been arrested by the United States government and removed from Venezuela to face charges abroad. According to the reports, Maduro was captured…
The U.S. dollar is going through one of its weakest periods in recent history. In 2025, the U.S. Dollar Index fell by about 9–10%, marking its worst annual performance in nearly eight years. This decline was significant because the dollar…
A routine effort to resolve a land dispute turned deadly on Thursday morning when gunfire erupted at a community court gathering in Iikokola village, Oshikoto Region, leaving one traditional leader dead and another critically injured. The Ondonga Traditional Authority said…
Concerns over political freedoms in Uganda are intensifying ahead of the country’s general elections scheduled for 15 January 2026, as opposition figures report increasing pressure from state authorities. Despite growing allegations of harassment and restrictions targeting opposition supporters, many African…
The United States has significantly expanded its health-sector engagement across Africa, committing an estimated US$16 billion through a series of bilateral health agreements with 14 African countries. These partnerships are designed to strengthen national health systems, improve access to essential…
The Namibian dollar has shown remarkable resilience in 2025, strengthening steadily against the U.S. dollar over the course of the year. At the start of 2025, one U.S. dollar exchanged for over N$18. By December, the rate had improved to…
Standard Bank Namibia has announced a series of fee reductions that will ease banking costs for businesses from 2026, following changes to its Enterprise Direct pricing structure. At the centre of the revised fees is a significant cut in cash…
Tensions between the United States and parts of West Africa’s military-led governments are deepening after Mali and Burkina Faso revealed plans to restrict entry for U.S. citizens. The announcement comes shortly after Washington broadened its own travel limitations to include…
It is a common ambition for many people to want financial freedom and long-term success. Starting or owning a business is often seen as one of the most effective ways to achieve this. However, many individuals choose employment over entrepreneurship…
