Namibia has earned continental recognition after being named Africa’s most authentic tourism destination by the African Tourism Board, a distinction that reflects the country’s unique approach to travel, conservation, and cultural preservation. Unlike destinations driven by mass tourism, Namibia has…
Divundu is one of Namibia’s most strategically located and naturally gifted settlements, yet it remains largely underdeveloped despite its growing importance as a tourism hub. Situated in the Kavango East Region, Divundu lies along the Kavango River and serves as…
As court proceedings linked to Namibia’s “Fishrot” corruption scandal draw closer, Icelandic fishing giant Samherji is facing a major legal challenge abroad, with a lawsuit seeking more than USD 1 billion in damages. According to Icelandic broadcaster RÚV, a UK-based…
President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended warm Family Day greetings to Namibians, calling on families across the country to uphold values of love, unity, and mutual care. In a message issued in observance of Family Day, which is recognised in…
Nigeria has officially confirmed security cooperation with the United States following recent air strikes on terrorist targets in the country’s North West region, aimed at countering growing threats of terrorism and violent extremism. In a press release issued on Friday,…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to participate as non-member countries in the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing in West Africa (GIABA). This decision means the three…
Windhoek, Namibia, has secured its place among Africa’s leading cities for quality health care, ranking second on the continent by the end of 2025 according to the Numbeo Health Care Index. With a score of 67.4, the capital city continues…
Christmas is widely recognised across much of Africa, particularly in countries with large Christian populations where December 25 is marked by public holidays, church services, family gatherings, and cultural festivities. However, the continent is religiously diverse, and not all African…
Domestic workers in Namibia are expected to see a significant improvement in their earnings starting in January 2026, following a phased minimum wage adjustment announced under Namibian labour regulations. According to the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation,…
Algeria’s parliament has taken a decisive step to formally confront its colonial past, adopting new legislation that classifies France’s occupation of the country as a crime and calls for an official apology and compensation for historical abuses. The law, passed…
