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Dr. Sam Nujoma

Nation Gets Set To Honor Nujoma in Etunda

The late Founding President, Sam Nujoma’s remains will be taken to seven regions, where processions will be held to honor his legacy. A memorial service is scheduled for 20 February at his home village, Etunda in Okahao, Omusati Region. State memorial services will follow, giving the public an opportunity to pay their last respects before the state funeral on 1 March at Heroes' Acre in Windhoek. A family member, Mika […]

today19 February, 2025

World

UK Defence Sec Says “We Must Re-Arm Britain”

The UK's Defence Secretary has announced "we must re-arm Britain", as part of Monday's speech outlining reforms to the Ministry of Defence. John Healey's speech comes following Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying the UK faces a generational challenge and calling on European allies to spend more on defence, having been left out of talks between the US and Russia over the War in Ukraine. Simon Gaitán reports.  

today19 February, 2025

South Africa

In South Africa, GOOD Party supports basic income grant as priority

The GOOD Party says implementing a basic income grant should be priority number one in Finance minister Enoch Godogwana’s budget speech on Wednesday. Economic research the party conducted nearly two years ago, pointed to the country being able to afford a 999-rand basic income grant if it changed its approach to budgeting. GOOD’s secretary-general, Brett Herron, says South Africa is constitutionally obliged and can no longer afford not to implement […]

today18 February, 2025

Environment

In S.A, Zero Carbon Charge urges the minister to prioritise carbon reduction targets

In S.A, Zero Carbon Charge urges the minister to prioritise carbon reduction targets in his budget speech. The solar-powered charging station provider is calling for financial incentives to boost electric vehicle adoption and develop off-grid charging infrastructure. The organisation’s Joubert Roux calls for a carbon credit trading system to encourage clean energy investments and help South Africa reach its net-zero transport goals:  

today18 February, 2025

Namibia

Namibia’s Corruption Levels Stable, Says ACC Chief

Anti-Corruption Commission Director-General, Paulus Noah, states that Namibia is no longer experiencing high levels of corruption. This comes after the country maintained its ranking and score in the latest Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index. One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Selma Ikela reports.   Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. And weeknights at 7, you can watch on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 or stream for free on oneafrica.tv

today18 February, 2025

World

US and Russia begin talks in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine

The US and Russia are beginning talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are in Riyadh for discussions Washington says will find out if Moscow is 'serious' about an end to the conflict. Neither Ukraine nor any European nations have been invited to the talks.  

today18 February, 2025

Environment

Agriculture Ministry Assesses Rainfall Impact on Windhoek’s Waterways

  The Agriculture Ministry’s hydrology team carried out extensive site visits in Windhoek on February 13 to evaluate the effects of recent rainfall on key water crossing points. Speaking to One Africa TV’s NewsOnOne correspondent, Petrus Amutenya, the team noted that the assessments follow heavy rainfall recorded on February 12. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. And weeknights at 7, you can watch on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 or […]

today18 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Finland Mourns Sam Nujoma’s Passing

Bishop Matti Repo of the Tampere Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland has expressed condolences on the passing of Namibia’s Founding Father, Sam Nujoma. In this report compiled by Maria Namupala, he described Nujoma as a visionary leader whose legacy will endure.  

today18 February, 2025