insert_link Africa Mozambican Police Open Fire on Opposition Supporters in Maputo Mozambican police fired on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane during a march in Maputo on Wednesday, leaving at least 10 injured, according to Mondlane’s team and a human rights researcher in a Reuters report. A police spokesperson confirmed dispersing the crowd but provided no further details. The march took place just hours before President Daniel Chapo signed an agreement with some political parties to address ongoing protests over his […] today6 March, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Trump pauses tariffs on big 3 US automakers for one-month US President Donald Trump has granted the three main US car makers a one-month reprieve on tariffs. They were impacted when 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada goods began on Tuesday. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today6 March, 2025
insert_link APO International Original Feeds Original: Ruberto Scholtz, Sindiso Nyoni, Rowan Sakarombe and Botswana Metalheads from Southern Africa join KFC Streetwise to celebrate the power of influence and inspiration Cultural Creators from three of South Africa’s neighbouring countries feature in KFC (https://Global.KFC.com) Streetwise’s new Original Feeds Original campaign, which celebrates the inspiration that feeds creativity. Windhoek fashion designer Ruberto Scholtz, Harare visual director Rowan Sakarombe and the Botswana Metalheads feature in the campaign’s epic TV commercial (https://apo-opa.co/41przaO), which stars Khuli Chana, Blxckie and 25K. The commercial’s soundtrack https://apo-opa.co/4ks07ll is a new song, the Originals Anthem, written and recorded by the rappers. “Just as […] today6 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Emergency Services Search for Missing Man After Flash Floods According to One Africa NewsOnOne journalist Josia Shiwedha, Windhoek emergency services are actively searching for a man swept away by flash floods on Tuesday. The man was attempting to cross a riverbed along Marconi Street in the Southern Industrial Area when the incident occurred. today6 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia Parliament Debates NBC Financials and Workers’ Strike Amid Accountability Calls The Namibia Broadcasting Corporation’s 2017/2018 financial reports are under scrutiny in Parliament. Lawmakers have expressed concerns about financial mismanagement and inefficiencies at the state broadcaster. The recent strike by NBC workers, centered on fair wages and operational disruptions, remains a key topic. Some MPs are pushing for enhanced financial oversight to avert future issues. The ongoing debate sees government officials offering additional clarifications. today6 March, 2025
insert_link World U.S Supreme Court rejects Trump administration request to freeze foreign aid The US Supreme Court has rejected an emergency request by the Trump administration to freeze nearly 2 billion dollars in foreign aid. The order requires the government to release the funds to aid groups for work already completed. Ira Spitzer reports. today6 March, 2025
insert_link Africa Lesotho Foreign Minister Condemns Trump’s Dismissive Remark In a Reuters report, Lesotho’s foreign minister expressed shock and insult on Wednesday over U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that "nobody has ever heard of" the African nation. Trump made the remark during his address to Congress while criticizing foreign aid spending, including $8 million allocated for LGBTQI+ programs in Lesotho. In response, the minister invited Trump to visit the country. today6 March, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia Launches N$60 Commemorative Note for Geingob The Bank of Namibia has introduced a N$60 commemorative banknote to celebrate the late President Hage Geingob's 60 years of service. One Africa TV’s Ellen Shihepo reports that the central bank governor Johannes !Gawaxab announced the notes will be in circulation within two weeks, with public awareness campaigns planned for the new note's features. today6 March, 2025
insert_link World U.S. suspends intel and weapons supplies to Ukraine The U.S. has cut off some intelligence sharing with Ukraine and suspended weapons supplies in a bid to get Kyiv to the negotiating table with Russia. CIA Director John Ratcliffe announced the move on Wednesday on Fox Business. Caroline Malone reports. today6 March, 2025