President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the importance of preserving Namibia’s rich cultural heritage while embracing innovation and transformation, saying culture should remain a source of national unity, identity and inspiration. Delivering the keynote address at the Masubia Cultural Festival,…
Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, has called on the country’s leading mining companies to become strategic partners in the West Africa Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS) 2026, saying the event will help unlock investment opportunities and strengthen regional economic…
Musita gonongombe moruha sirongo zaOshana, mudingonoko gwaUuvudhiya, kakwaterere sikombo kononkondo, omu kava mukondekedere age moyidigira ana kara. Mokukwa kombudi zaNew Era, sihorokwa sina kasili tuntikire musita gumwe ogu atarere oyo yimuna. Mugara ogo apa kamwene asi vamumono kweyi karugene yipo…
An 18-year-old Angolan national has been taken into police custody in the Omusati Region following allegations that he abducted and raped a 15-year-old schoolgirl on Tuesday. According to the police, the suspect intercepted the victim while she was returning home…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has obtained a temporary legal reprieve after the Western Cape High Court ordered that Parliament’s impeachment inquiry linked to the Phala Phala scandal be suspended until a separate legal challenge is resolved. The court ruled…
Police in the Kavango East Region have arrested a suspect linked to alleged serial rape incidents in Rundu, following reports that a masked man had been terrorising women in the town and surrounding areas. About five months ago, police raised…
Keetmanshoop SUPERSPAR workers have expressed their appreciation to activist Michael Amushelelo after receiving their full salaries, according to a letter seen by The Updated World through Amushelelo’s WhatsApp channel and Facebook page. In the letter, the workers thanked Amushelelo for…
Team Namibia proudly participated in the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) Hydro Hall in Glasgow, Scotland. The Namibian delegation joined athletes from across the Commonwealth as the global sporting event officially got underway,…
The Otamanzi Circuit has celebrated academic achievement and dedication through its annual awards ceremony, recognising learners, teachers, parents and stakeholders who continue to contribute towards improving education outcomes. Held under the theme “Celebrating Excellence, Inspiring Tomorrow,” the event brought together…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that civilians continue to bear the heaviest burden of armed conflicts across the world, urging the international community to prioritize diplomacy and peaceful dialogue to prevent further human suffering. Speaking on Thursday, 23…
