KIGALI – Millions of Rwandans began voting in presidential and parliamentary elections yesterday, with its leader Paul Kagame set to cruise to victory and extend his iron-fisted rule for another five years. Rwanda’s de facto leader since the end of the 1994 genocide and president since 2000, Kagame faces only two challengers after several prominent...
NAIROBI – Kenyan police yesterday said they had arrested a “serial killer” suspect who had confessed to murdering 42 women before dumping their dismembered bodies in a Nairobi rubbish tip. Since Friday, a total of nine mutilated and dismembered bodies trussed in plastic bags have been pulled from the garbage site in the Mukuru slum...
Moses Magadza The SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), in collaboration with its partners, convened a regional workshop under the theme ‘Fostering Sustainable Futures: Integrating Climate Resilience in Southern Africa’. At least 50 delegates attended the two-day workshop last week. The SADC PF organised the workshop in partnership with the International Conservation Caucus Foundation (ICCF) and...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Community-based organisation One Step at Time gave animals to individuals who have shown interest in farming in Khomas and Otjozondjupa regions. The project was established in 2008, and provided funding of close to N$3 million by the Social Security Commission (SSC) to eradicate poverty among Namibians. One Step at Time also...
Namibia is experiencing a serious drought, with the lowest run-off recorded in the past 100 years. This is an indication that groundwater resources will become less reliable in the future. Speaking at the World Water Forum held in Bali, Indonesia, Namibia’s Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein said this would have a...
OSHAKATI – The drought relief programme will cost the government over N$1.3 billion to fully implement.This is according to Rhingo Mutambo, spokesperson in the Office of the Prime Minister, who was responding to questions from the media on the national drought programme. He said the government has made N$820 million available for the programme through...
Lahja Nashuuta The Namibian Police in Kunene has pledged to enhance security at several border crossings, including the ungazetted points between Angola and Namibia. This is in a bid to curb crime and illegal crossings between the two countries. These efforts will further enhance and expedite legal avenues for orderly migration, and will be implemented...
PRETORIA – South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed yesterday the coal-dependent nation’s commitment to moving towards renewable energy, but insisted that communities and workers must not lose out. Africa’s most industrialised economy is one of the world’s largest greenhouse-gas emitters, relying on coal for 80% of electricity-generation. The fossil fuel is a bedrock of the...
Hilya Mhani In today’s interconnected world, digital literacy is a fundamental skill required in all areas of life. As an Authority, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia recognises the transformative power of digital literacy. It extends beyond basic technology use to include critical navigation, evaluation and creation of information on digital platforms. Digital literacy encompasses...
Namibia yesterday assumed chairmanship of the oldest customs union summit in the world, the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). Namibia took over the reins at the SACU Summit, Council of Ministers and Commission, effective 15 July 2024 to 14 July 2025. Namibia took over from the Kingdom of Lesotho, who held the SACU chair from...