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Dr. Sam Nujoma

Utoni Nujoma talks to One Africa’s NewsOnOne

Tributes have flooded in from across Namibia following the passing of the country’s Founding Father, Sam Shafishuna Nujoma, on Saturday evening at Lady Pohamba Private Hospital in Windhoek. Political leaders, SWAPO members, and citizens have shared their condolences and reflections on his legacy. Our correspondent, Hertha Ekandjo from NewsOnOne on One Africa TV, sat down with Nujoma’s son, Utoni Nujoma:  

today10 February, 2025

Africa

Mnangagwa Calls for Unity in Resolving DRC Conflict

SADC chairperson and Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has highlighted the regional impact of the Democratic Republic of Congo conflict, urging a lasting solution. Speaking at a joint SADC and East African Community meeting in Tanzania, attended by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Mnangagwa stressed the need for unity and prioritizing Congolese interests to address challenges to peace and stability.  

today10 February, 2025

World

Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminium tariffs

Donald Trump says he'll announce a new 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports on Monday. It comes as the US president ramps up his threats to impose duties on multiple countries as a way to reduce the US trade deficit. Nick Harper reports from Washington.  

today10 February, 2025

Business / Economics

Morning Biz News Update – February 7, 2025

The local market recorded a total trade volume of 1,593,411 shares valued at N$26.3 million across 34 deals on February 7, 2025. Year-to-date, total trade volume stands at 7.58 million shares, amounting to N$452.9 million across 572 transactions. Financials led trading activity with 1.1 million shares exchanged. In international news, China has endorsed South Africa’s G20 presidency, reaffirming global cooperation despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s boycott threats. The […]

today10 February, 2025

South Africa

South Africa reacts to the latest executive order issued by Donald Trump

The government of South Africa has reacted to the latest executive order issued by American president Donald Trump. The spokesperson for the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Chrispin Phiri, says it is of great concern that the foundational premise of this order lacks factual accuracy and fails to recognise South Africa's profound and painful history of colonialism and apartheid:  

today10 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

NMT Reflects on Sam Nujoma’s Legacy

The passing of Dr. Sam Nujoma marks the end of an era for a leader who played a crucial role in Namibia’s liberation and post-independence development. The Namibia Media Trust Foundation described Nujoma as a revolutionary and anti-apartheid activist whose influence shaped the nation's history. In a statement, the foundation acknowledged both his significant contributions and the complexities of his legacy. Here is Zoe Titus, the Executive Director of NMT. […]

today10 February, 2025