insert_link AfricaTanzania’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, […] today13 November, 2025
NamibiaECN 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 […] today13 November, 2025
insert_link WorldIsraeli 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 […] today13 November, 2025
insert_link AfricaAU 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 […] today13 November, 2025
insert_link NamibiaNamibia 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 […] today13 November, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsEU, Port of Rotterdam support Namport in Lüderitz port expansion plan The European Union and the Port of Rotterdam have signed a N$13 million partnership with Namport to support the planned expansion of the Lüderitz Port in southern Namibia. The agreement, signed during the EU’s Africa regional workshop on Green Shipping Corridors, forms part of the EU–Namibia Strategic Partnership on Sustainable Raw Materials and Renewable Hydrogen. The project will focus on environmental and technical studies for the proposed expansion at Angra […] today13 November, 2025
insert_link NamibiaHigh energy costs threaten green schemes (Photo credit: africa-press.net) Green scheme managers from Kavango East and West regions, together with stakeholders, met in Rundu this week for a workshop hosted by the Electricity Control Board. The workshop aimed to identify sustainable electricity tariffs to ensure that energy costs do not undermine local food production. Local green schemes currently spend around one million dollars per month on electricity, a figure that could threaten their long-term viability. Salomo […] today12 November, 2025
insert_link NamibiaNamCor holds public consultation on Offshore Venus Field The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia Venus Oil Field (Photo: Namcor) The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NamCor) and its partners are holding public consultations in Windhoek as part of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the Offshore Venus Field. According to NamCor spokesperson Paulo Coelho, the engagement is a legal requirement under Namibia’s environmental regulations and aims to involve communities and stakeholders in evaluating potential impacts of […] today12 November, 2025
insert_link LocalTravel smart, stay safe and plan ahead this festive season The holiday season is almost here, and for many Namibians, that means road trips to the North, relaxing at the coast, or crossing the border for a well-deserved holiday. As we get excited about travelling, packing, and spending time with loved ones, there’s one important thing we shouldn’t forget: staying safe and prepared for the unexpected. The reality is that accidents, breakdowns, and theft can happen when we least […] today12 November, 2025
