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Eight denied bail in Mr Price stolen clothes case

By: Ludorf Iyambo Eight accused were denied bail on Monday in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court in connection with suspected clothes stolen from Mr Price, valued at N$161 000. The case was postponed to 8 August for legal representation and further police investigation. Police arrested the firsts of eight suspects, Saara Shoombe on Thursday while selling the clothes at Okuryangava Stop ‘n Shop open market in Windhoek. The other seven suspects, all […]

5 August, 2025

Africa

UN chief alarmed by worsening conditions in Sudan

Farhan Haq, United Nations deputy spokesperson, during a press briefing United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has described the unfolding crisis in Sudan as a “catastrophe of staggering scale and brutality,” with more than 12.4 million people displaced by armed conflict between Sudan’s military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). His deputy spokesperson, Farhan Haq, relayed the comments during a UN press briefing. Haq highlighted the escalating humanitarian emergency in Darfur and […]

5 August, 2025

Business / Economics

SA’s Ramaphosa in talks with the U.S. over export exemptions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Photo: polity.org.co.za President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that intensive negotiations are underway with the United States, as South Africa seeks tariff exemptions on key exports such as vehicles, steel, aluminium, and citrus. Speaking at the Union Buildings, Ramaphosa said Pretoria has presented a comprehensive trade package aimed at mutual investment and economic cooperation. Reuters reports that South Africa is facing a looming 30% U.S. tariff […]

5 August, 2025

Namibia

Namibia launches environmental & social study for green hydrogen

The government has initiated a Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) covering proposed green hydrogen developments in the southern valley of Tsau //Khaeb National Park, located in the //Kharas region. The assessment intends to evaluate potential social, environmental, and economic risks and opportunities tied to the planned projects. Reporting from Windhoek, Hertha Ekandjo explains the process ahead. The SESA is part of national efforts to align green hydrogen development with sustainability […]

5 August, 2025

Namibia

UNAM builds capacity in nuclear applications

UNAM main campuses in Windhoek Photo: Unam website The University of Namibia (UNAM) is preparing to establish the country’s first Department of Applied Nuclear Science, a strategic initiative aligned with the 6th National Development Plan (NDP6). The department will offer education and research opportunities in nuclear applications. UNAM spokesperson Simon Namesho said the new department will support Namibia’s broader goal of leveraging its uranium resources domestically, as well as regionally, […]

5 August, 2025

APO International

Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Nigeria’s Pan Ocean & Newcross Companies Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies is proud to announce that Seyi Oladapo, Group CFO of Pan Ocean and the Newcross Companies, will be joining the continent’s premier energy event in Cape Town. His participation brings one of Nigeria’s most strategically positioned private energy players to the forefront of conversations on upstream growth, local capacity building and unlocking new investment across Africa’s hydrocarbon value chain. As one […]

5 August, 2025

Namibia

City of Windhoek declines pensioner debt write-off

The City of Windhoek has turned down a petition calling for the unconditional cancellation of pensioner debts, because of financial stability concerns and adherence to council policy. The City’s spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya, says that any debt relief must follow the existing framework approved in 2023, which was designed to preserve service delivery while supporting vulnerable groups. To date, more than N$124 million in residential debt has been written off through […]

5 August, 2025

APO International

Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 Welcomes Dangote Group as Official Premier Partner

Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa’s premier trade and investment forum, is excited to announce Dangote Group as an official Premier Partner. As one of Africa’s leading industrial conglomerates, with over 18 subsidiaries operating across a wide spectrum of sectors critical to the continent’s economic transformation - including cement, fertilisers, petrochemicals, refined petroleum products, sugar, salt, and logistics, Dangote Group will be a key partner for IATF at its fourth […]

5 August, 2025

APO International

Invest Africa and the Government of the United Arab Emirates Announce Partnership for The Africa Debate – UAE

Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), the leading platform for promoting trade and investment across the African continent, is proud to announce a partnership with the Government of the United Arab Emirates for its flagship Africa Debate conference, taking place on 30 September 2025 in Dubai. Held in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade, the forum will bring together over 500 senior figures from government, finance, and industry under the theme […]

5 August, 2025