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Cancer Association of Namibia expands palliative care services

The Cancer Association of Namibia is marking World Hospice and Palliative Care Day by launching new regional units and a fund to support vulnerable patients with compassionate care. CEO Rolf Hansen highlighted the importance of accessible palliative care and said the new fund will help provide essential medication and services for patients most in need. Renovations for a regional unit in Swakopmund are complete, with operations scheduled to begin […]

13 October, 2025

Namibia

Namibia and Botswana sign eight agreements to solidify bilateral ties

Pictured: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomed President Duma Boko to State House for the Second Session of the Namibia–Botswana Bi-National Commission. (Photo credit: @NamPresidency/X) Namibia and Botswana have signed eight new agreements aimed at deepening cooperation between the two neighboring countries during the second session of the Bi-National Commission. Dr. Omu Kakujaha-Matundu, a lecturer at the University of Namibia, noted that the agreements signal a renewed commitment to strategic partnership and […]

13 October, 2025

Entertainment

MultiChoice launches documentary honouring President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

(Photo credit: @NamPresidency/X) MultiChoice has launched a new documentary, ‘Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics,’ celebrating the life and public service of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Produced in collaboration with Joe Vision Production House, the film follows Nandi-Ndaitwah’s journey from her early years to her rise in politics, highlighting her contributions to Namibia’s national development and public service. The documentary will be publicly available on 29 October, coinciding with the President’s birthday, […]

13 October, 2025

South Africa

South African helicopters smuggled to Libyan warlord

Khalifa Haftar (Photo: Esam Omran Al-Fetori/Reuters) At least four French-built Gazelle helicopters were secretly flown out of Lanseria Airport in South Africa to warlord Khalifa Haftar’s rebel stronghold in Benghazi, Libya — in violation of United Nations sanctions, according to News24’s sister publication Rapport. The aircraft were reportedly transported aboard planes operated by the Russian airline Abakan Air over two months, with flight plans falsely listing Jordan as their destination. […]

13 October, 2025

Environment

Environment Ministry condemns circulation of graphic elephant photos on social media

By: Maria Namupala The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has condemned the online sharing of graphic photos showing a recently euthanised elephant, calling the images “irresponsible and distressing.” In a statement issued on Sunday, Minister Indileni Daniel urged the public to exercise restraint and respect in how they share wildlife-related content online, particularly when it involves human-wildlife conflict incidents. Daniel said the elephant had been put down following a […]

13 October, 2025

World

Trump declares Gaza war ‘over’ as Hamas releases hostages

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday, declaring that the war in Gaza “is over” after Hamas released the first group of Israeli hostages under a ceasefire agreement brokered by Washington. Under the deal, Israel will free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of 20 surviving hostages held in Gaza. The agreement is a diplomatic breakthrough after months of intense fighting that have devastated the […]

13 October, 2025

APO International

GITEX GLOBAL 2025 Opens Landmark 45th Edition: Uniting Policy, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Enterprise Leaders to Shape the Intelligence Economy

Record-breaking crowds join a milestone 45th edition gathering 6,800+ exhibitors, 2,000 startups, and tech delegations from 180 nations Ministers and investors from the UAE, Europe, and Asia dissect the AI economy, geopolitics, and startup investment frontiers Major unveilings across generative AI, connected cloud, and next-gen enterprise systems herald the age of integrated AI Today, the world’s largest tech and AI event, GITEX GLOBAL 2025 (www.GITEX.com) opened to capacity crowds […]

13 October, 2025

Africa

Madagascar warns of coup attempt as soldiers join protests

Madagascar protesters, 2025 (Photo: REUTERS) Madagascar is in the midst of a political upheaval as President Andry Rajoelina faces a significant challenge to his authority. The crisis began in late September with youth-led protests, organised by the Gen Z Madagascar movement, demanding improvements in basic services like electricity and water. These demonstrations escalated over time, fueled by widespread frustration over corruption and governance issues. The situation intensified on 11 October […]

13 October, 2025

World

Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

Maria Corina Machado at a protest in January 2025. (Photo: REUTERS) Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her decades-long struggle for democracy and human rights. This is a historic moment for Venezuela’s opposition movement. Machado, 58, leads the centrist political party Vente Venezuela and has long been one of President Nicolás Maduro’s most vocal critics. Once seen as a frontrunner to […]

13 October, 2025