Tonata Kadhila

MultiChoice launches documentary honouring President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

(Photo credit: @NamPresidency/X) MultiChoice has launched a new documentary, ‘Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics,’ celebrating the life and public service of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Produced in collaboration with Joe Vision Production House, the film follows Nandi-Ndaitwah’s journey from her early years to her rise in politics, highlighting her contributions to Namibia’s national development and public service. The documentary will be publicly available on 29 October, coinciding with the President’s birthday, […]

13 October, 2025

South Africa

South African helicopters smuggled to Libyan warlord

Khalifa Haftar (Photo: Esam Omran Al-Fetori/Reuters) At least four French-built Gazelle helicopters were secretly flown out of Lanseria Airport in South Africa to warlord Khalifa Haftar’s rebel stronghold in Benghazi, Libya — in violation of United Nations sanctions, according to News24’s sister publication Rapport. The aircraft were reportedly transported aboard planes operated by the Russian airline Abakan Air over two months, with flight plans falsely listing Jordan as their destination. […]

13 October, 2025

Environment

Environment Ministry condemns circulation of graphic elephant photos on social media

By: Maria Namupala The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has condemned the online sharing of graphic photos showing a recently euthanised elephant, calling the images “irresponsible and distressing.” In a statement issued on Sunday, Minister Indileni Daniel urged the public to exercise restraint and respect in how they share wildlife-related content online, particularly when it involves human-wildlife conflict incidents. Daniel said the elephant had been put down following a […]

13 October, 2025

World

Trump declares Gaza war ‘over’ as Hamas releases hostages

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday, declaring that the war in Gaza “is over” after Hamas released the first group of Israeli hostages under a ceasefire agreement brokered by Washington. Under the deal, Israel will free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of 20 surviving hostages held in Gaza. The agreement is a diplomatic breakthrough after months of intense fighting that have devastated the […]

13 October, 2025

Africa

Madagascar warns of coup attempt as soldiers join protests

Madagascar protesters, 2025 (Photo: REUTERS) Madagascar is in the midst of a political upheaval as President Andry Rajoelina faces a significant challenge to his authority. The crisis began in late September with youth-led protests, organised by the Gen Z Madagascar movement, demanding improvements in basic services like electricity and water. These demonstrations escalated over time, fueled by widespread frustration over corruption and governance issues. The situation intensified on 11 October […]

13 October, 2025

World

Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

Maria Corina Machado at a protest in January 2025. (Photo: REUTERS) Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her decades-long struggle for democracy and human rights. This is a historic moment for Venezuela’s opposition movement. Machado, 58, leads the centrist political party Vente Venezuela and has long been one of President Nicolás Maduro’s most vocal critics. Once seen as a frontrunner to […]

13 October, 2025

Namibia

Petrofund, McDermott partner to build skills in oil and gas sector

(Photo: Petrofund) Petroleum Training and Education Fund (PETROFUND) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with international energy engineering and construction giant McDermott to strengthen local expertise in the country’s growing oil and gas sector. The agreement will help improve technical training, professional development, and knowledge transfer between local professionals and McDermott’s global teams. Petrofund spokesperson Shoki Kandjimi said the partnership will help ensure that Namibians are well equipped to […]

13 October, 2025

South Africa

SA’s Ramaphosa offers condolences after deadly Limpopo bus accident

(Photo by: Michael Makungo/SABC) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep condolences to the governments and people of Zimbabwe and Malawi following a deadly bus accident near Makhado (formerly Louis Trichardt) in Limpopo on Sunday afternoon that claimed 42 lives. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya described the crash as a shared tragedy for South Africa and its neighbouring countries, saying the government stands ready to assist where possible. “This is […]

13 October, 2025

Namibia

Windhoek customer care center cleaned after sewage dump

(Photo by NewsonOne) By: Josia Shigwedha The City of Windhoek customer care centre in Katutura was cleaned on Monday morning after residents from Katutura’s Nama 10, led by activist Shaun Gariseb, dumped buckets of sewage at the main entrance in protest. The group of people from eight households, representing about 20 people, collected sewage that had been overflowing from a nearby riverbed into their homes and deposited it at the […]

13 October, 2025