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Prison Fellowship Namibia (PFN) and Letshego Bank Namibia recently joined forces to bring holiday cheer to nearly 100 families at the Windhoek Correctional Facility’s male section. 

Sweden and the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) recently signed a collaboration agreement worth around US$4 970 000 to fund the promotion of sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and HIV/AIDS-related services in the SADC region. 

For nearly three decades, the chaotic, overcrowded Owino second-hand market in Uganda’s capital has been the cornerstone of Hadija Nakimuli’s life, helping the widowed shopkeeper build a house and raise 12 children.

At least 47 people were killed and 85 others injured in landslides caused by flooding in northern Tanzania, a local official announced Sunday, with warnings the toll would rise.

A fourth candidate in this month’s Congolese presidential election withdrew in favour of former provincial governor Moise Katumbi on Sunday, bolstering opposition unity behind his bid to defeat incumbent Felix Tshisekedi.

COP28 in Dubai is the biggest UN climate summit ever. But the victims of its success are the thousands of delegates, observers and lobbyists who have to wait in long winding queues every day at the entry to the giant site on the edge of the desert.

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck just south of Istanbul yesterday, rattling parts of Turkey’s largest city but causing no immediate injuries or damage.

Venezuelan electoral authorities on Sunday claimed that 95% of voters in a non-binding referendum approved of the nation’s territorial claim on a huge chunk of neighbouring oil-rich Guyana.

As the cricketing world eagerly awaits, the spotlight turns to the vibrant landscapes of Uganda, set to host the final leg of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier.

Rössing Uranium officially announced a sponsorship to four of its employees participating in the Nedbank Desert Dash competition.