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South Africa

Loadshedding at stage two until further notice in South Africa

Loadshedding has been reduced to stage two until further notice in South Africa, following the successful recovery of eight out of ten generation units that tripped over the weekend. A total of three-thousand-808-megawatts has been restored from the units that tripped. Eskom’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, says while the recovery of the emergency reserves is progressing well, further replenishment is required to reach sufficient levels:  

today25 February, 2025

Environment

NamWater Reports Positive Inflows in Key Dams Across the Country

NamWater has reported significant inflows into major dams across the country following recent rainfall, boosting water security for agriculture, industry, and domestic consumption. According to the 24 February dam bulletin, Omatako Dam saw a substantial increase, now at 24.8% capacity, while Friedenau Dam reached 46.8%. The Otjivero Main and Silt Dams also recorded inflows, improving supply in the Gobabis region. In the south, Neckartal Dam, Namibia’s largest, rose to 81.2%, […]

today25 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Namunjebo Talks Capturing Sam Nujoma’s Charismatic Presence

Former state photographer Maria Namunjebo reflects on photographing the late President Sam Nujoma, describing him as effortless to capture due to his charismatic smile and strong presence. Speaking to One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Ketemba Tjipepa, Namunjebo shared her experiences working with Namibia’s founding leader. Namundjebo also relayed to Ketemba, how Dr. Nujoma paid for her studies in Pretoria to upgrade her photographic qualifications:  

today25 February, 2025

Africa

DRC PM Says 7,000 Killed in Eastern Congo Fighting Since January

Fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed around 7,000 lives since January, and according to Reuters reports, this is including both combatants and civilians, according to DRC Prime Minister Judith Suminwa. Speaking at a high-level Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva, she reported that 3,000 deaths occurred in Goma, while 450,000 people were displaced after the destruction of 90 displacement camps

today25 February, 2025

Business / Economics

Trigon Metals, Union Secure Deal for Retrenched Workers

Trigon Metals’ Kombat Mine and the Mineworkers Union have reached an agreement benefiting 533 retrenched employees. According to a media statement, the deal includes severance pay, leave compensation, relocation support, and employer-covered medical exams. Retrenchment packages are set to be paid today, with a recall list ensuring priority rehiring if operations resume

today25 February, 2025

World

Macron warns Trump not to “surrender” Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned Donald Trump not to "surrender" Ukraine as he pushes for a peace deal with Russia. The two leaders met at the White House on Monday, on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Nick Harper reports from Washington.  

today25 February, 2025

Business / Economics

Morning Biz News 25 February 2025: Market Trends, Global Investments, and Banking Updates

Local Market Performance The Namibian stock market recorded a total of 1.57 million shares traded on Monday, amounting to a total value of N$41.77 million across 27 deals. According to the NSX report, the year-to-date traded volume has reached 9.67 million shares, with a cumulative value of N$579.69 million. The financial sector led the day's trading with transactions worth N$34.28 million, followed by the consumer staples sector, which saw activity […]

today25 February, 2025