insert_link Namibia ECN unveils 2025 electoral calendar ahead of November polls The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has launched the 2025 Electoral Calendar, setting out key dates for the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections scheduled for November 26, 2025. The launch at ECN headquarters was led by Chairperson Dr Elsie Nghikembua, who described the calendar as “a roadmap guiding our democratic journey”. Supplementary Registration of Voters (SRV): 4–20 August to capture newly eligible voters. Main Polling Day: 26 November […] today26 June, 2025
Uncategorized South Africa hosts 3rd G20 Sherpa Meeting at Sun City South Africa opened the third G20 Sherpa meeting today at the Sun City Convention Centre, bringing together senior officials from the world’s largest economies to advance negotiations ahead of the November G20 Leaders’ Summit. The three-day forum, chaired by Director-General of International Relations and Cooperation Zane Dangor, is held under the theme “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability.” Director-General of International Relations and Cooperation Zane Dangor In his opening remarks, Dangor […] today26 June, 2025
Uncategorized MVA Fund rolls out ‘MVA Fund on Wheels’ to Khomas region MVA Fund outreach. Photo: X The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has launched its mobile outreach programme, ‘MVA Fund on Wheels,’ in the Khomas Region, running through Saturday, 28 June. The initiative brings claims registration, public education on form completion, and road-safety interventions directly to underserved communities. MVA Fund spokesperson Hilaria Graig said the programme targets areas where claimants struggle to access the Fund’s eight service centres. “Many claims are […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link APO International 500 Days to Dakar 2026: Youth Charter Launches Global Call 2 Action for Sport, Youth and Peace With 500 days to go until the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) has launched a Global Call 2 Action to establish a bold new legacy vision for Africa and the world through sport, education, and community empowerment. This milestone moment comes as the Olympic Movement celebrates the historic appointment of Kirsty Coventry, the first female and African President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Youth […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link World EU Summit underway in Brussels European leaders. Photo: Euronews Leaders of the European Union convened in Brussels today for a one-day summit to address the escalating crisis in the Middle East and a range of geopolitical challenges. Most heads of state arrived directly from the NATO summit in The Hague, where allies pledged to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, aligning with U.S. demands for a stronger collective defense posture. […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link World Violence against children in conflict reaches record high UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba. Photo: UNDP A United Nations annual report has verified a record 41,370 grave violations against children in armed conflict during 2024, marking a 25 percent rise from the previous year. These violations—including killings, maimings, abductions, recruitment for combat, sexual violence, and attacks on schools and hospitals—represent the highest toll since the monitoring mechanism was established. The UN Secretary-General’s Special […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link South Africa Delegation of Afrikaner leaders meet with senior White House officials Afrikaner leaders, Washington meeting. Photo: Biznews.com A senior delegation of Afrikaner leaders, led by Freedom Front Plus president Corné Mulder, held a high-level meeting with White House officials yesterday to discuss the future of U.S.–South Africa relations. During the talks, U.S. representatives outlined two key preconditions for strengthening bilateral ties: classifying farm attacks in South Africa as a priority crime and opposing any land expropriation without fair market compensation. Joining […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek targets growth through public-private partnerships The City of Windhoek convened its 8th Mayoral Business Forum at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management, drawing over 150 local business leaders, city officials, and investors to explore strategies for urban growth and economic resilience. Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja underscored the forum’s theme, “Advancing Urban Resilience through Partnerships,” and called on stakeholders to become “co-creators of global solutions” in tackling the capital’s challenges. In her opening address, Mayor […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Okamati komimvo 14 ka mangwapo omolwa ekwatonkonga lyuumatyona utatu moshitopolwa Omusati Okamati komimvo 14 oka tulwa miipandeko sho taku fekelwa ka kwata onkonga uumati utatu koonkondo komukunda Oshilemba moshitopolwa shaMusati Omaandaha. Maria Namupala ota lopota today26 June, 2025
