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Namibia

Justice Minister Calls for Overhaul of 30-Year-Old Ombudsman Bill

Justice minister, Yvonne Dausab, has called for amendments to the Ombudsman Bill, highlighting that it has remained unchanged for three decades. As reported by NewsOnOne's Selma Taapopi, Dausab emphasized that the bill’s outdated provisions and limited scope fail to ensure the office’s autonomy, adequate resources, and investigative powers, necessitating urgent reform. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 watch it on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 or stream […]

today21 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Zambezi Teacher Calls for Unity at Nujoma Memorial

A social studies teacher from the Zambezi region, Mr. Muyunda Staleny, spoke to our correspondent Jackson Kunatela in Katima Mulilo. He emphasized the importance of honoring founding father, Dr. Sam Nujoma. He urged schools and communities to actively participate in the upcoming memorial service at the Katima Mulilo Sports Complex, calling it a moment for national reflection and unity.  

today21 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Interview: Zambezi Teacher Reflects on the Legacy of Namibia’s Founding Father

  Mr. Muyunda Staleny, a social studies teacher in the Zambezi region, has called for widespread participation in the upcoming memorial service for Namibia’s founding father, Dr. Sam Nujoma. The event, scheduled for February 23 at the Katima Mulilo Sports Complex, will serve as an opportunity for the nation to honor his legacy. Staleny emphasized that the event should be treated with the utmost respect, with attendees from all sectors […]

today21 February, 2025

Business / Economics

S.A’s President believes that South Africa and the US could still work together

S.A's President Cyril Ramaphosa believes that South Africa and the US could still work together and find solutions to their differences. This is as both US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, and Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, have opted not to attend the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting currently being held in Johannesburg, but instead sent senior diplomats as replacements. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the meeting on Thursday, […]

today21 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Interview: Dr. Simasiku Mutumba Reflects on the Legacy of Dr. Sam Nujoma at UNAM

  Dr. Simasiku Mutumba, a respected academic, has shared his reflections on the late Dr. Sam Nujoma's legacy at the University of Namibia (UNAM), ahead of the memorial service set for February 23, 2025, in the Zambezi region. Dr. Mutumba, who first met Dr. Nujoma in 1992 at UNAM’s inaugural graduation ceremony, described the founding president as a visionary leader committed to the advancement of education in Namibia. “As UNAM’s […]

today21 February, 2025

Namibia

Media Ombudsman Warns of Rising Misinformation in Elections

The Media Ombudsman, Christie Keulder, has raised concerns over the growing spread of misinformation and disinformation in the country’s electoral process. Speaking at the Media Monitoring Report on the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections in Windhoek, Keulder stressed that Namibia is already experiencing the impact of false information campaigns. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 watch it on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 or stream for […]

today21 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Dr. Mutumba Pays Tribute to Nujoma’s Legacy at UNAM

Dr. Simasiku Mutumba, a former UNAM academic, has reflected on the pivotal role that the late Dr. Sam Nujoma played in shaping the university’s growth. Speaking to our correspondent Jackson Kunatela in Katima Mulilo ahead of the memorial service in Zambezi, Dr. Mutumba praised Nujoma’s commitment to education, student welfare, and academic excellence.  

today21 February, 2025

World

U.S Senate confirms Kash Patel as new FBI director

Kash Patel, a longtime loyalist to U.S President Donald Trump, has been confirmed as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The final vote was 51-49 with all Senate Democrats opposing him along with two republican senators - Alaska's Lisa Murkowski and Maine's Susan Collins. Kate fisher reports from Washington  

today21 February, 2025

World

Pakistan Denies Harassment of Afghan Refugees

Pakistan has rejected claims that Afghan refugees are being harassed and intimidated as part of a wider crackdown on illegal migrants in the country. Islamabad is in the middle of carrying out a mass repatriation drive, with an aim to expel millions of Afghans in the coming months. The latest controversy is only the latest flash point between the neighbours. Hira Mustafa has more.  

today21 February, 2025