insert_link Press ReleasesCrypto boom exposes Africa cyber risk Allan Juma, Technical Lead for ESET East Africa, an internet security solutions company. Juma oversees the company’s technical issues on security products. Cryptocurrency in Africa has evolved rapidly from a fringe financial activity into a major economic force - and cybercriminals are taking notice. Between July 2024 and June 2025, the continent recorded USD $205-billion in on-chain transactions, making it the world's third-fastest-growing crypto market. Driven by economic volatility and a […] today12 November, 2025
insert_link EntertainmentOne Africa celebrates 22 years of storytelling: Namflix Festival 2025 launches in Windhoek to celebrate local film and TV (Photo: Future Media) Windhoek, Namibia – 11 November 2025, The Namflix Festival 2025 officially launched today in Windhoek, marking the third instalment of the annual event dedicated to promoting local film and television. Hosted by OneAfrica TV in partnership with Future Media, the festival provides a platform for local storytellers to show their work to national audiences. Speaking at the launch, MultiChoice Namibia CEO Roger Gertze highlighted the importance of […] today11 November, 2025
insert_link NamibiaNUST concludes salary negotiations with workers’ unions NUST library building (Photo credit: NUST) Windhoek, 11 November 2025 – The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has concluded salary negotiations with the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) and the Teachers Union of Namibia (TUN), finalising agreements for the 2024/2025 financial year. The deal covers all eligible administrative and academic staff within the Bargaining Unit and reflects NUST’s ongoing commitment to fair employee compensation and constructive labour relations. […] today11 November, 2025
insert_link AfricaTanzania frees opposition leaders after deadly election unrest Police in Tanzania have released four senior opposition leaders who were arrested following last month’s deadly post-election protest. According to Reuters, the four leaders were detained after nationwide demonstrations erupted in response to President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s landslide election victory, in which she secured nearly 98% of the vote. The protests quickly turned violent, with opposition groups claiming that more than 1,000 people were killed, a figure the government has […] today11 November, 2025
insert_link UncategorizedU.S. Senate passes deal to end longest government shutdown in history The U.S. Capitol dome. (Photo credit: REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein) The U.S. Senate has approved a bipartisan compromise to end the country’s longest-ever government shutdown, which left hundreds of thousands of federal workers without pay for weeks and strained public services across the nation. The agreement, passed late Monday, follows a bitter political standoff between Republicans and Democrats over federal spending priorities and healthcare funding. The measure will temporarily fund the government […] today11 November, 2025
insert_link Health / MedicalSouth Africa launches cholera vaccine trial Biovac CEO, Dr. Morena Makhoana, described the laboratory as a cornerstone for Africa’s scientific and health advancement. Photo Credit: Twitter(@dstigovza) The Biovac pharmaceutical company has kicked off phase 1 clinical trials of South Africa’s first fully locally manufactured vaccine in over 50 years — an oral cholera vaccine developed in Cape Town. According to Times LIVE, the launch, held at the Perinatal HIV Research Unit at the University of the […] today11 November, 2025
insert_link NamibiaHome Affairs opens 2026 student permit applications The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has opened applications for student permits for the 2026 academic year. The application period runs from 3 November to 20 March 2026. According to the Ministry, the fees are set at N$1,600 for primary and secondary school learners, and N$2,200 for tertiary education students. Ministry spokesperson Margaret Kalo cautioned foreign students to use the permits strictly for academic purposes, warning that […] today11 November, 2025
insert_link NamibiaIPPR pushes for transparency in public procurement (Photo credit: lawbhandari.com) The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has released a new Procurement Tracker Namibia report, urging stronger links between the Access to Information Act of 2022 and the Public Procurement Act of 2015 to promote transparency in government spending. The report also analyses the upcoming Public Procurement Amendment Bill of 2025, which aims to strengthen accountability and improve access to public information across Namibia’s procurement system. IPPR […] today11 November, 2025
insert_link NamibiaDr. Hage Geingob freeway officially opens in Windhoek The ceremony was attended by Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, and the Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping. Photo credit: Xinhua News Agency Windhoek now has a new transport link with the official opening of the Dr. Hage G. Geingob Freeway. The 21.3 km four-lane dual carriageway connects downtown Windhoek to Hosea Kutako International Airport, marking a key milestone in Namibia’s transport infrastructure. According to the Xinhua news agency, […] today11 November, 2025
