insert_link Etosha FiresGovernment thanks firefighters and communities for saving Etosha National Park By Ludorf Iyambo President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reassured Namibians that the wildfires that raged through Etosha National Park and nearby areas have been largely contained. Delivering the President’s message in Parliament, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare confirmed that most fire fronts are under control, with only a few hotspots still being monitored. The fires began inside Etosha on 22 September before spreading into communal areas in the Omusati and Oshana […] today1 October, 2025
insert_link WorldParis investigates South African ambassador’s death French authorities have opened an investigation into the death of South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa. Mthethwa was found dead outside the Hyatt Hotel in Paris yesterday, after being reported missing on Monday. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau revealed that the ambassador’s room on the 22nd floor had been forcibly opened, with scissors left at the scene. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. today1 October, 2025
insert_link South AfricaJulius Malema found guilty in firearm case Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images via Getty Images EFF leader Julius Malema has been found guilty on all counts in his firearm case at the East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape. His co-accused, former bodyguard Adriaan Snyman, was acquitted of all charges. Magistrate Twanet Olivier postponed the case to 23 January next year for a pre-sentencing report. The case stems from an incident at a rally in Mdantsane in 2018, […] today1 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaOndangwa Town Council commits N$14.5 million to road upgrade By Maria Namupala The Ondangwa Town Council has committed N$14.5 million to upgrade and surface a 1.3km access road in Extension 7. Chief Executive Officer Ismael Namgongo announced the project during a groundbreaking ceremony today. Namgongo said that the road upgrade is necessary for connecting businesses and institutions, including NORED, GIPF, and Ondangwa Private Hospital. "This project is part of the Council's five-year Strategic Plan (2023–2028), which aims to address […] today1 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaAfrican exports to the U.S. hit as AGOA expires Pictured is the Minister of International Relations and Trade, Amb. Selma Ashipapa-Musavyi The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which provided duty-free access to over 1,800 products from 32 African nations to the U.S. market, officially expired on September 30. While the Trump administration supported extending the act, Congress did not pass the necessary legislation before the deadline. This expiration follows a suspension earlier in the year due to the […] today1 October, 2025
insert_link AfricaNamibia eases visa access for Congolese travellers The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has welcomed the announcement that the Namibian Consulate in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is now issuing visas to Congolese citizens wishing to travel to Namibia. WBCG says the decision will ease cross-border movement along the Walvis Bay–Ndola–Lubumbashi Development Corridor, reduce delays, and support regional trade. Marketing and Communications Officer O’Brien Simasiku said the development strengthens bilateral relations between Namibia and the DRC […] today1 October, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsGDP growth slows to 1.6% in second quarter Photo: Adobe stock Namibia’s economy grew by 1.6 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, down from 2.8 percent in the first quarter and 3.3 percent in the same period of 2024, according to a new report by the First National Bank of Namibia (FNB). FNB economist Helena Mboti said the data indicates the strain on consumers.“Private consumption collapsed to negative 7.2 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of […] today1 October, 2025
insert_link Etosha FiresEtosha fire destruction draws global attention Werner Pillich/AP Photo via Al Jazeera The fire in Etosha National Park has gained both local and international attention after destroying more than a million hectares of land. Authorities are facing criticism over what many view as a slow response to the blaze, which has spread across vast areas despite ongoing firefighting efforts. Professor Morgan Hauptfleisch, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Natural Resources and Spatial Sciences at the Namibia […] today30 September, 2025
insert_link Etosha FiresOmusati farmer loses livestock and farms to Etosha wildfires By Maria Namupala Noa Elago, a farmer from Amarika in the Omusati region, has suffered severe losses due to the ongoing wildfires in Etosha National Park. Elago told reporters that he lost 17 sheep and that three of his farms were completely destroyed. “This is a devastating situation,” he said, describing the challenges he now faces as the fires continue to affect large areas of the region. Omusati is among […] today30 September, 2025
