insert_link World EU offers Ukraine rival minerals deal to US The European Union has presented a deal to Ukraine for access to its critical materials. The move comes as the Trump administration claims it is close to reaching an agreement with Kyiv for a share of its natural resources in exchange for support against Russia. William Denselow reports from Brussels. today26 February, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Supreme Court to Rule on Disputed 2024 Presidential Election The nation awaits the Supreme Court’s verdict on last year’s contested presidential election results. The Independent Patriots for Change and the Landless People’s Movement have challenged the outcome, alleging irregularities in the November election won by Swapo candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. According to a report compiled by Envaalde Mathues and Willem Snyman from NewsOnOne on One Africa TV, the ruling is expected on February 28th. today26 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa South African Court Dismisses ‘White Genocide’ Claims A South African court has ruled that claims of a white genocide in the country are "clearly imagined" and "not real," contradicting statements by US President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk. BBCAfrica says the court also blocked a $2.1 million donation from Grantland Michael Bray to the white supremacist group Boerelegioen, deeming it invalid and against public policy. Trump and Musk have previously made controversial remarks about racial […] today26 February, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma ||Kharas Pays Tribute to Founding Father Residents of the ||Kharas Region are gathering today for the seventh regional memorial service honoring the late Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma. Governor Aletha Fredericks has urged the public to attend and bid farewell before his final resting on March 1st at Heroes’ Acre: today26 February, 2025
insert_link World 21 DOGE Employees Resign in Protest Twenty-one federal employees who had been working with the US's newly-named Department of Government of Efficiency - or DOGE - have resigned in protest. The anonymous employees wrote a letter blasting the Trump administration's controversial cost-cutting initiative which is being led by Elon Musk. Ira Spitzer reports. today26 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia No Privatization: Wildlife Resorts Sets Record Straight The Wildlife Resorts has rejected speculation that it plans to sell or privatize its lodges. The company assured the public that it remains under government ownership and is only conducting a strategic review to enhance efficiency. The audit process, according to NWR spokesperson Nelson Ashipala, is routine and should not be misinterpreted as an attempt to transfer ownership. today26 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Morning Biz News 26 February 2025: NamRA Revenue Surges, BP Shifts Strategy, and AfDB Backs SMMEs NamRA Collects N$79.3 Billion in Revenue The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has collected N$79.3 billion in revenue as of 31 January 2025. According to NamRA’s latest figures, domestic tax collections amounted to N$31.36 billion, while customs and excise duties contributed N$48 billion. The total revenue estimate for the 2024/2025 financial year is projected at N$85.3 billion. South Africa’s Poultry Master Plan Exceeds Targets In South Africa, the first phase of […] today26 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa In S.A, ANC announced the party’s reconfigured KwaZulu-Natal leadership In South Africa, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has announced the party's reconfigured KwaZulu-Natal leadership. The new top six leaders are Mike Mabuyakhulu, Jeff Radebe, Siboniso Duma, Weziwe Thusi, Nomagugu Simelane, and Nomusa Dube-Ncube. In a media briefing at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in eThekwini, Mbalula said the new leadership will succeed the previous provincial team which managed the party's performance during last year’s general elections when ANC support in the […] today26 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namibia Lacks Laws to Compel Tech Giants to Pay Media The Namibian Competition Commission has stated that the country does not have laws similar to South Africa’s, where tech giants have been ordered to compensate the media. This as South Africa’s Competition Commission recently ruled that Google must pay local media between R300 million and R500 million for using their content, as the platform benefits by an estimated R800 million to R900 million annually. Eric Mhunduru from NewsOnOne on One […] today26 February, 2025
