BAMAKO – Mali’s military rulers faced a security crisis Sunday after coordinated nationwide attacks by jihadist fighters and separatist rebels this weekend killed the defence minister and reportedly left a key northern town in rebel hands. There was no word from the junta leader General Assimi Goita, who has not been seen since the attacks...
Abraham Mwanyekange The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has called for urgent national unity to fight malaria. This is as Namibia faces a sharp rise in cases and deaths. Speaking during the World Malaria Day 2026 commemoration in Ruacana, the minister said the day must be more than just a ceremony. “It...
Adolf Kaure Ongwe Minerals has announced in a recent statement that it has completed all the requirements for a dual listing on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) under the symbol “ONG”. Trading commenced on 15 April 2026. According to the statement, there will be no change to Ongwe’s listing on the TSX Venture Exchange, which will remain the...
Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP – Isolated thundershowers across southern Namibia ahead of the seasonal drop in temperatures are raising safety concerns for communities, motorists and farmers. The intermittent storms have already caused flash floods, damaged road infrastructure and created slippery driving conditions. In some areas, lightning strikes have also been reported, posing a serious risk to...
Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP – This year’s much-anticipated Nama Cultural Festival aims to safeguard the heritage of the Nama people and traditions. The festival is set to take place in May, promising a vibrant celebration of heritage, identity and unity among the Nama people. Chairperson of the organising committee Dawid Eigub said the festival was born...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Landless People’s Movement has described the Ministry of Works and Transport’s actions towards employees at the Roads Authority as victimisation. Speaking in Parliament last week, LPM parliamentarian David Eigub accused works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi of creating instability at the Roads Authority. “The minister seems to be creating deliberate chaos at...
Adolf Kaure Swapo Party President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged party leaders and members to remain guided by the values and principles that have sustained the movement for over six decades. She was speaking to more than 1 000 people during the party’s 66th anniversary celebrations, which also marked the official inauguration of the new Swapo...
During the winter season, small stock (goat and sheep) farmers have the insurmountable task of ensuring that the lambing (sheep birth) and kidding (goat birth) season progresses well with minimal to no complications in their kraals to achieve their production targets. Generally, animal breeding activities occur during seasons or times most favourable to their bodily...
SAINT PETERSBURG – Iran’s top diplomat yesterday blamed Washington for the failure of talks after landing in Russia as part of a whirlwind diplomatic tour, with direct negotiations between the warring parties seemingly at an impasse. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made the remarks in Saint Petersburg, where he is expected to meet with Russian President...
Heather Erdmann REHOBOTH– Herbert George ‘Jacky’ Britz was officially coronated as the eighth Kaptein of the Rehoboth Baster Gemeente (community) Traditional Authority on Friday. This marks a significant milestone after years of leadership disputes and legal processes. The ceremony, held at the Paulus Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, brought together political leaders, traditional authorities,...