insert_link South AfricaSouth Africa’s Democratic Alliance proposes new bill to replace Black Economic Empowerment (Photo: Michel Bega/The Citizen) South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA), has introduced the Economic Inclusion for All Bill, a proposal aimed at replacing the country’s long-standing Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy. The DA argues that since BEE’s introduction in 2003, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has used it to enrich politically connected elites rather than address deep-rooted inequality or improve access to economic opportunities for ordinary South Africans. DA […] today20 October, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsCMB.TECH subsidiary acquires O&L Group’s stake in Cleanergy Solutions H₂Infra NV, a subsidiary of Belgian clean energy company CMB.TECH, has acquired the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group’s 51% stake in Cleanergy Solutions Namibia, positioning itself as the sole shareholder of the hydrogen venture. The transaction, announced this week, is still subject to approval by the Namibian Competition Commission. Once finalised, the deal will give CMB.TECH full ownership of Cleanergy Solutions, which operates one of Namibia’s flagship green hydrogen pilot […] today20 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaMTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing Academy to host WBO Africa title (Photo by MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing & Fitness Academy via Facebook) The MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy will host the WBO Africa Title Redemption event on 8 November at the Windhoek Country Club, showcasing some of the leading boxing talent in a night of international competition. The headline bouts will feature Harry Simon Jr, Mateus “The Beast” Heita, and Paulinus “John John” Ndjolonimus, who will face […] today20 October, 2025
insert_link WorldEU foreign ministers meet in Luxembourg to discuss support for Ukraine European foreign ministers gathered in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss new measures aimed at strengthening support for Ukraine, as Kyiv continues to press its allies for advanced weapons and sustained military aid. The meeting follows last week’s discussions in Washington, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy failed to secure a U.S. commitment to provide long-range missiles, a key request in Kyiv’s effort to repel Russian forces. Diplomats say the Luxembourg talks […] today20 October, 2025
insert_link AfricaZANU-PF moves to extend Mnangagwa’s term to 2030 Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa (Photo: REUTERS/Anton Vaganov) Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party plans to amend the country’s constitution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years, allowing him to stay in office until 2030, a move opposition leaders have denounced as unconstitutional. According to Reuters, the proposal was adopted late Saturday during a ZANU-PF party conference. If passed, it would extend Mnangagwa’s second and final five-year term. Mnangagwa, 83, has […] today20 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaIPC 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 […] today20 October, 2025
insert_link Health / MedicalHealth 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 […] today20 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaFour 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 […] today16 October, 2025
insert_link AfricaFormer 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. […] today15 October, 2025
