Tonata Kadhila

India approves $5 billion package to support exporters hit by U.S. tariffs

India's Minister for Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw (Photo by: REUTERS/Amit Dave) India has approved a $5 billion support package for exporters affected by tariffs imposed by the United States. In August, President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, prompting concerns among businesses reliant on the US markets. The package aims to cushion exporters from the impact of the increased duties and ensure continued trade stability. Rebecca Bundhun […]

13 November, 2025

Africa

Former Malawian President withdraws mediation in Zambian burial dispute

Former Malawian president Bakili Muluzi has stepped back from mediating the dispute over the burial of late Zambian president Edgar Lungu. The disagreement pits Lungu’s family, who want a private funeral in South Africa, against the Zambian government, which insists on a state funeral in Zambia. Lungu’s body remains in South Africa following a ruling by the Pretoria High Court.

13 November, 2025

South Africa

African Union wants 60% of vaccines to be locally produced by 2030

(Photo by: africacdc.org) South Africa’s Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi, has warned that cholera outbreaks are increasing across Africa, coinciding with repeated shortages of vaccines. Biovac, a South African vaccine manufacturer, has received approval from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority to begin clinical trials for its oral cholera vaccine. The move aligns with the African Union’s goal to have 60% of all routine vaccines used on the continent […]

13 November, 2025

Environment

OPM holds consultation in Oshikoto on disaster risk policy review

Disaster Risk Reduction (Photo by: OSCE) The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) conducted a consultation meeting with stakeholders in Namibia’s Oshikoto Region as part of ongoing regional engagement efforts. The session focused on gathering input for the review of the National Disaster Risk Management Policy and Framework. Paulus Ashili, Deputy Director for Policy Analysis and Coordination at OPM, led the discussions and stressed the importance of stakeholder contributions to […]

13 November, 2025

Africa

Tanzania’s Suluhu-Hassan nominates Mwigulu Nchemba as new Prime Minister

Mwigulu Nchemba (Photo by: REUTERS/Emmanuel Herman/File Photo) Tanzania’s President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has nominated former finance minister Mwigulu Nchemba as the country’s new Prime Minister. The announcement comes in the wake of last month’s disputed presidential election. According to Reuters, the nomination is expected to receive parliamentary approval. Meanwhile, opposition parties continue to challenge the election results, alleging irregularities. The disputes have been accompanied by violent protests in several regions, […]

13 November, 2025

Namibia

ECN intensifies voter education ahead of November elections

ECN Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer Peter Shaama (Photo by: ECN) The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has intensified its voter education campaign ahead of the 26 November regional and local authority elections, aiming to increase voter turnout and strengthen participation in the democratic process. ECN Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer Peter Shaama said Namibia continues to uphold a strong democratic record, but voter participation in local and regional elections […]

13 November, 2025

World

Israeli settlers attack Palestinian communities in latest West Bank violence

Two Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank were attacked by young Israeli settlers in the latest episode of violence in the region, according to local reports. Witnesses said groups of settlers entered the communities overnight, damaging property and confronting residents before Israeli security forces intervened. No casualties have been confirmed so far, but several homes and vehicles were reportedly vandalised. The attacks come amid rising tensions in the West […]

13 November, 2025

Africa

AU criticizes U.S. decision to boycott G20 summit in South Africa

African Union Commission chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf has described the United States’ decision to boycott the upcoming G20 leaders’ summit in South Africa as “unfortunate.” The boycott follows comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, who said South Africa should not be part of the G20, citing alleged human rights abuses against the white Afrikaner community. The South African government has rejected those claims as baseless and politically motivated. Youssouf said […]

13 November, 2025

Namibia

Namibia tables Petroleum Amendment Bill to strengthen oversight of oil and gas sector

Interim Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Frans Kapofi, has tabled the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill of 2025 in Parliament, seeking to modernise the country’s petroleum laws and tighten oversight of its growing oil and gas industry. The bill proposes the creation of an Upstream Petroleum Unit under the Office of the President to oversee exploration and production activities. According to Kapofi, the proposed reforms aim to support […]

13 November, 2025