insert_link World Trump makes English official language of US Donald Trump has made English the official language of the United States. The US President signed an executive order over the weekend rescinding a decades-old policy that required government bodies to provide language assistance to non-English speakers. Benji Hyer reports. today3 March, 2025
insert_link Environment Environmental Groups Reject Offshore Drilling Proposal in S.A The Green Connection, Natural Justice, and Masifundise in S.A are rejecting the proposed draft scoping report on offshore oil and gas exploration drilling in the southern part of the Deep-Water Orange Basin, off the West Coast. The Green Connection Neville van Rooy says the project impacts on the country’s commitment to address the climate crisis and move toward a just energy transition. today3 March, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Morning Biz News 03 March 2025: Market, Ports, Inflation & Crypto Local Stock Market Update The Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) saw a total trade volume of 31,856 shares on Friday, amounting to N$1.46 million across 19 transactions. Year-to-date, the market has recorded 9.9 million shares traded, totaling N$588.4 million over 799 deals. Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) continue to gain traction, contributing N$12.1 million in trade value since the start of the year. Major Investment in Durban Container Terminals South Africa’s Durban Container […] today3 March, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Fuel Price Review: Petrol Sees Under-Recovery, Diesel Shows Gains The Mines and Energy ministry has released its March fuel price review, reporting a 17.54 cents per litre under-recovery for petrol. Meanwhile, diesel recorded positive recoveries, with 50ppm seeing an over-recovery of 4.13 cents per litre and 10ppm diesel gaining 13.18 cents per litre. The new pricing comes into effect on Wednesday today3 March, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma Media Access Restricted at Nujoma’s Final Resting Place During the burial of Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, at Heroes’ Acre, reports surfaced that only the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation was granted access near the mausoleum. Several media houses, including Future Media's One Africa TV, the Namibia Press Agency, and international outlets, were barred from covering the final moments of the historic event. Jemima Beukes from the Media Professionals Union weighed in: today3 March, 2025
insert_link Africa Guinea-Bissau Tensions Rise Over Presidential Term Dispute Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has threatened to expel an ECOWAS political mission amid growing tensions over his term's expiration says Reuters. Opposition leaders argue his mandate ended last week, while the Supreme Court ruled it should run until September 4. The dispute has raised fears of unrest in a country with a history of military coups. today3 March, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma Bishop Kameeta Calls for Unity as Namibia Bid Farewell to Nujoma People gathered at Heroes’ Acre on Saturday to witness the final farewell of the late Founding President, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma. During the solemn ceremony, Bishop Zephaniah Kameeta urged the nation to unite in Nujoma’s honor, calling for an end to political and tribal divisions. Nujoma was laid to rest in a mausoleum following a 21-gun salute, marking the nation’s tribute to his legacy. Among the international dignitaries in attendance were […] today3 March, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma Ephraim Kasuto Pays Tribute to Nujoma’s Legacy of Unity In a reflection on the life and impact of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma, his first legal representative, Ephraim Kasuto in a sitting with Ellen Shihepo from One Africa TV NewsOnOne, emphasized Nujoma’s dedication to uniting a nation once divided by apartheid. Kasuto, the founder of Kasuto Law Chambers, described Nujoma’s leadership as a cornerstone of Namibia’s national cohesion. The latest full news bulletin is now on oneafrica.tv and […] today3 March, 2025
insert_link World European leaders back Ukraine after Zelenskyy row Leaders across Europe have come out in support of Ukraine's President Volodimir Zelenskyy following a heated exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump. European powers gathered for a meeting in London on Sunday to discuss ongoing support for Kyiv and how to handle the transatlantic relationship. William Denselow reports from Brussels. today3 March, 2025
