insert_link Dr. Sam NujomaThousands 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
insert_link South AfricaS.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
insert_link Nam Elections 2024IPC Acknowledges Supreme Court Ruling on Election Extension In this report by One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Eric Mhunduru, the Independent Patriots for Change has accepted the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the Electoral Commission of Namibia and President Nangolo Mbumba’s move to extend voting days for the November 2024 elections. IPC President, Dr. Panduleni Itula, expressed disappointment with the ruling, stating that while the party feels aggrieved as a democratic institution, it will respect the rule of law like […] today1 March, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsU.S inflation eased slightly in January U.S inflation eased slightly in January according to new figures — raising questions about possible rate cuts in the coming months. At the same time, figures revealed Americans spending slowed more than what was forecast for January. Mitch McCann reports today1 March, 2025
insert_link South AfricaS.A Post Office Bailout Falls Short-Diko S.A Parliament Portfolio Committee for Communications and Digital Technologies chairperson Khusela Diko, says the 150-million-rand fund allocated to the country's Post Office is insufficient in addressing financial and operational challenges. The post office has been in business rescue since July 2023. The entity needs 3.8-billion-rand bailout to avoid liquidation. Diko acknowledges that SAPO remains in crisis with workers situation unsustainable: today1 March, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam NujomaLarge Crowd Bids Final Farewell To Sam Nujoma At Hero’s Acre Members of the public continued to arrive on Saturday morning to pay their last respects to the late Founding President, Sam Nujoma, whose body lay in state at Independence Stadium in Windhoek. As the official burial proceedings begin, attendees were asked to observe a moment of silence while the National Colours were hoisted. A large crowd has gathered, with hundreds still making their way to the historic site to […] today1 March, 2025
insert_link NamibiaAccident On Winnie Madikizela Mandela Road Injures One A driver and a passenger allegedly fled an accident scene around 05h00 on Saturday morning along Winnie Madikizela Road. A witness, Thomas Kasita, narrated that the he was driving behind a Nissan NP300 double cab heading south when a Chevrolet Sedan, drove in the oncoming lane, directly facing the Nissan NP300, which caused the accident. A passenger in the Nissan NP300 sustained light injuries. Kasita stated that the driver and […] today1 March, 2025
insert_link WorldZelenskyy thanks US for “its support” after Trump Oval Office argument Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked America for its support on social media after a disastrous Oval Office meeting with the US president Donald Trump. He has cancelled further engagements after president Trump reportedly asked Zelenskyy to leave the White House early ahead of an envisaged combined press conference. Stuart Smith in Kyiv has more on the reaction. today1 March, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsExperts Convene in Windhoek to Strengthen African Seismic Monitoring Seismologists from across Africa gathered in Windhoek for a three-day assembly focused on enhancing regional seismic monitoring through collaboration and coordination. The event marked the 4th General Assembly of the African Seismological Commission, hosted by the Ministry of Mines and Energy. today1 March, 2025
