The countdown to the 2027 Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) has officially begun following the unveiling of the awards’ new visual identity, including the official logo, by the Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, together…
African passports continue to vary significantly in global travel freedom, with island nations leading the continent in visa-free access, according to the 2026 Henley Passport Index. The rankings are based on the number of destinations passport holders can visit without…
The City of Windhoek has dismissed allegations of corruption, favouritism and the victimisation of security personnel linked to its procurement of security services, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a media statement issued on Wednesday, the municipality said…
President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibia’s mining industry to move beyond dialogue and deliver tangible results through stronger public-private collaboration aimed at creating jobs, promoting value addition and driving inclusive economic growth. Speaking at the official opening of…
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has warned political parties, candidates and their supporters against engaging in violence and disrupting lawful campaign activities ahead of the country’s 13 August general elections. In a statement, Hichilema said every political party has a legal…
A South African lawyer who publicly expressed grief over the death of his girlfriend has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of murdering her and attempting to destroy evidence by burning her body inside her vehicle. The…
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has confirmed that Zambia will hold its general elections on 13 August 2026, during which eligible voters will elect the President, Members of the National Assembly and local government representatives. According to the ECZ,…
A 24-year-old man accused of killing his four-year-old daughter, Ellenester Commando Nako, will remain in custody after the Outapi Magistrate’s Court denied him bail during his first court appearance. The suspect appeared before the court on Tuesday, 4 August 2026,…
The Okongo Village Council says it has held a meeting with informal traders to assess progress on the relocation of businesses from road reserves to a designated open space in front of the new Open Market. According to the council,…
Ohangwena Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa has called on local entrepreneurs to seize investment opportunities identified in the region’s newly developed Regional Investment Map, saying it provides a roadmap for sustainable economic growth. Speaking at a business engagement breakfast in Eenhana…
