insert_link Namibia NamRA extends tax return deadline to 31 October NamRa Chief Strategic Communications and Support Engagements Officer, Steven Ndorokaze The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has extended the filing deadline for certain income tax returns to 31 October 2025, citing system readiness delays. This extension applies to returns originally due on 31 July, 31 August, and 30 September 2025, the agency announced in an official statement. NamRA spokesperson Steven Ndorokaze urged affected taxpayers to take advantage of the extra time to update their […] today4 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics BP strikes major oil & gas discovery in Brazil’s Santos Basin The vessel ‘Valaris DS-15’ that drilled the Bumerangue well. BP said it was too early to assess the quality of the reserves. Photo: by Valaris via Financial Times BP has announced a landmark oil and gas discovery at its Bumerangue prospect in Brazil’s Santos Basin on 4 August, marking its largest find in 25 years. The deepwater well penetrated a 500-meter hydrocarbon column in a high-quality pre-salt reservoir spanning […] today4 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Maersk to end direct SA–U.S. shipping route in October Photo credit: Maersk Maersk will suspend its direct shipping service between South Africa and the United States starting in October, leaving South Africa with only one remaining direct route to the U.S. This move, according to News24, may disrupt exporters who depend on reliable, fast deliveries to American markets. The affected service, known as the American Express (Amex), was formerly operated through the 2M vessel-sharing alliance with MSC. As that […] today4 August, 2025
insert_link World Trump aide accuses India of funding Russia’s war Stephen Miller, deputy chief of staff to former U.S. President Donald Trump, has accused India of effectively funding Russia’s war in Ukraine by purchasing Russian oil, escalating pressure on one of America's key partners in the Indo-Pacific region. Speaking on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, Miller said, “It is not acceptable for India to continue financing this war by purchasing oil from Russia,” and warned that India is nearly on […] today4 August, 2025
insert_link South Africa Farm murder: Polokwane High Court begins trial in Limpopo pig-farm murder case Photo: SABC The trial of pig farmer Zachariah Olivier (60), supervisor Rudolph de Wet (20), and farm worker William Musora (50) opened today in the Polokwane High Court. They stand accused of fatally shooting Maria Makgato (45) and Lucia Ndlovu (34) and dumping their bodies in a pigsty at Onvervaght farm in Sebayeng, Limpopo, in August last year. According to the SABC, the victims’ remains were discovered inside the pig […] today4 August, 2025
insert_link World Israeli government considers expanding Gaza operations AFP photo of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by Shaul Golan Western leaders, including the UK’s David Lammy and French President Emmanuel Macron, have strongly condemned videos released by Hamas and Islamic Jihad depicting emaciated Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Euronews reports that Lammy called the footage “sickening propaganda,” while Macron described it as “abject cruelty” and called for the hostages’ unconditional release. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz joined the chorus, […] today4 August, 2025
insert_link Africa WFP warns of worsening starvation crisis in Sudan World Relief Programme, Photo: World Food Programme The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued an urgent warning that tens of thousands of civilians in the Sudanese city of el-Fasher are facing starvation, as the city remains cut off from food supplies due to an ongoing siege by paramilitary forces. El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur and home to an estimated 250,000 people, has been surrounded by the […] today4 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia Nashinge outlines IPC’s progress since formation Panduleni Itula, IPC President Photo: IPC website The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), founded in August 2020 after the 2019 presidential campaign by Panduleni Itula, is marking its fifth year as a parliamentary force in Namibia. According to party spokesperson Immanuel Nashinge, IPC has secured seats in the National Assembly, grown its local and regional influence, and introduced internal accountability systems. Since its founding, IPC has emerged as Namibia’s official […] today4 August, 2025
insert_link APO International Eritrean Community Festival in the United States (US) The Eritrean community in the United States enthusiastically conducted their 51st annual festival from 1 to 3 August in Tracy, California. The event was attended by numerous nationals, friends of Eritrea, and other foreign guests. The heads of the festival’s coordinating committee, Ms. Yodit Tesfamariam and Mr. Alazar Abraham, stated that the festival served as a platform for nationals to showcase their culture and national values, as well as unity […] today4 August, 2025
