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South Africa

SA Govt Explores New Funding for Water Infrastructure

Water and Sanitation minister in S.A Pemmy Majodina says her department is developing innovative ways of funding both national water resource infrastructure and water services infrastructure. The government is engaging local and international financial institutions and investors to unlock 100-billion-rand in infrastructure financing. Majodina says to date, the Infrastructure Fund has secured 23-billion-rand for seven large water infrastructure projects:  

today3 March, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Ephraim Kasuto Reflects on Nujoma’s Legacy of Unity

In related news: Founding President Sam Nujoma was a steadfast advocate for unity, bringing together a nation once divided by apartheid, says his first legal representative, Ephraim Kasuto. Kasuto, who established the boutique law firm Kasuto Law Chambers, praised Nujoma’s unwavering commitment to national cohesion. Ellen Shihepo from One Africa TV NewsOnOne reports. Last night's bulletin is now on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 you are free to watch it on […]

today1 March, 2025

World

European leaders back Ukraine after Zelenskyy row

Leaders across Europe have come out in support of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky following a heated exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump. European powers are gathering 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.  

today1 March, 2025

South Africa

African Security Congress In S.A Demands Accountability in Eskom Procurement

The African Security Congress in S.A is calling for greater accountability for all individuals involved in Eskom procurement processes that led to the allegedly unjustified awarding of a 500-million-rand contract to Fidelity Security Services. The ASC advocates for the rights and interests of private security guards in the country. Its president Tebogo Motloung says it is imperative that those who manipulated the system to secure the contract be held responsible […]

today1 March, 2025

Namibia

Media Sidelined At Nujoma’s Funeral

The funeral of the late Founding President Dr. Samuel Daniel Shafiishuna Nujoma continue at Heroes’ Acre. Earlier in the day, pallbearers loaded Nujoma’s remains onto a hearse at Windhoek's Independence Stadium before departing for Heroes’ Acre, where he is to be laid to rest. Our reporters indicate, however, that no media house other than the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation is allowed anywhere close to the mausoleum where the late Founding President […]

today1 March, 2025

World

Russia has named career diplomat Alexander Darchiev as new ambassador to the United States

Russia has named career diplomat Alexander Darchiev as new ambassador to the United States, filling a role vacant since last year in another sign of easing tensions. US president Donald Trump has sought to restore ruptured ties with Moscow since taking office, reaching out to president Vladimir Putin and initiating high-level talks for the first time since Russia launched its offensive in Ukraine in 2022. Putin withdrew his former envoy […]

today1 March, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Venaani Honors Nujoma’s Legacy of Self-Determination

Meanwhile yesterday, PDM leader McHenry Venaani praised the late Founding President Sam Nujoma for his relentless advocacy for Namibia’s right to self-determination. In a report compiled by One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Selma Taapopi, members of the public who gathered at Windhoek’s Parliament Gardens to pay their last respects expressed a sense of relief after viewing Nujoma’s remains.The nation continues to reflect on his enduring impact as preparations for his final […]

today1 March, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Thousands Gather At Hero’s Acre as Founding President is Laid to Rest

    The remains of Founding President Sam Nujoma arrived at Heroes’ Acre, where thousands of mourners, government officials, and foreign dignitaries gathered for his final farewell. Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba, seated next to Uutoni Nujoma, reflected on his decades-long friendship with the late leader. Emotions ran high as the hearse departed Independence Stadium, with mourners like Lucia Ndeshihafela Nghipumbwa, who traveled from Ohangwena, visibly overcome with grief. The Navy […]

today1 March, 2025

South Africa

S.A union COSATU Questions AfriForum’s U.S. Engagements

COSATU's central executive committee has noted the latest headlines that a delegation from AfriForum had once again a meeting with officials from the United States’ administration. AfriForum and Solidarity met with US officials on Tuesday to secure funding for a separate Afrikaner settlement and community infrastructure in South Africa. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Zanele Sabela says the federation reiterates its stance and stands firmly behind president Cyril Ramaphosa and government in defence […]

today1 March, 2025