Tonata Kadhila

IPC accuses Electoral Commission of Namibia of false claims over election nominations

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has accused the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) of spreading false and misleading information after the Commission claimed that the party’s nominations for the upcoming regional and local elections failed to meet legal requirements. In a strongly worded statement, IPC spokesperson Immanuel Nashinge dismissed the ECN’s announcement as “false and malicious,” saying the party’s documentation was submitted in full compliance with the law. The […]

20 October, 2025

Health / Medical

Health Ministry declares outbreak of Mpox in Swakopmund

Ministry of Health and Social Services has declared an outbreak of mpox in the coastal city of Swakopmund after confirming a single case linked to cross-border travel within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Health Minister Dr. Esperance Luvindao said the patient is being treated in isolation and remains in stable condition. “Surveillance, contact tracing, and response teams have been activated to contain the spread,” the ministry announced in […]

20 October, 2025

Namibia

Four suspects arrested after Rocky Crest chase and vehicle overturn

(Photo of Rocky Crest circle by City of Windhoek/Facebook) By NewsOnOne | Reporting for OneAfrica TV Josia Shigwedha Four suspected robbers were arrested early Wednesday in Windhoek’s Rocky Crest suburb after a police chase ended with their getaway vehicle overturning, authorities said. According to the Wondhoek City Police, the suspects attempted to flee in a Nissan Note before losing control of the vehicle. Witnesses said residents intervened and quickly alerted […]

16 October, 2025

Africa

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga dies at 80

(Photo credit: AFP news agency) Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80, a source in his office told Reuters on Wednesday. Indian newspaper The Hindu reported that Odinga died at an Ayurvedic eye hospital-cum-research centre at Koothattukulam in Ernakulam district of Kerala on Wednesday (October 15, 2025). Media reports have revealed that Odinga suffered a cardiac failure during his morning walk on the campus. […]

15 October, 2025

Namibia

PDM’s Venaani warns Public Enterprises bill could undermine governance and investor confidence

Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani has raised concerns over the proposed Public Enterprises Governance Amendment Bill, warning it could erode good governance and deter investors. The bill would grant the Prime Minister broad powers over state-owned enterprises, including authority over appointments and budget allocations. Venaani cautioned that such powers risk politicizing public institutions and weakening their independence. He urged Parliament to either reject the legislation or amend […]

14 October, 2025

World

NATO chief taunts Russia about submarine as Moscow denies malfunction

(Photo: en.protothema.gr/) NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte took a jab at Russia’s naval capabilities on Monday, mocking reports that one of the country’s submarines had encountered technical difficulties. Moscow quickly dismissed the claims, insisting the vessel surfaced in the English Channel solely to comply with international maritime regulations. The incident has fueled ongoing scrutiny of Russia’s naval operations amid heightened tensions in European waters. Rutte’s remarks, delivered during a press briefing, […]

14 October, 2025

World

UN scales up humanitarian aid in Gaza

(Salahaldin Road, Gaza (Photo: Human Rights Watch) The United Nations says lifesaving relief supplies are now entering Gaza “at scale” following a U.S.-brokered agreement aimed at stabilizing conditions after weeks of conflict. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported improved access for aid workers across the enclave, allowing food, medical supplies, and fuel to reach communities that had been cut off from assistance. “Our teams are […]

14 October, 2025

Africa

Cameroon opposition leader declares victory as Electoral Council awaits final results

Issa Tchiroma Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma has declared victory in Cameroon’s presidential election held on October 12, calling on long-serving President Paul Biya to accept defeat and “honour the truth of the ballot box.” Tchiroma’s declaration came late Monday amid mounting anticipation over the official outcome of the vote. The election marks one of the most closely watched contests in recent years in Cameroon, where Biya, 91, has ruled since […]

14 October, 2025

Africa

Economists say dealing with inflation and cost-of-living are key to unlocking Africa’s economic stability

(Photo credit: Nela Shikemeni) Economists say Africa’s path to economic stability depends on addressing inflation, disinflation, and the escalating cost of living. Theo Klein, an analyst at Oxford Economics in Cape Town, noted that government subsidies, surging food prices, and political factors are among the strongest forces driving household spending pressures across the continent. Klein explained that sustainable growth will require policies that not only curb inflation but also strengthen […]

14 October, 2025