insert_link AfricaTanzania’s Alphonce Simbu wins first ever world athletics gold Photo: TOKYO, Sept. 15, 2025 (Xinhua/Jiang Han) - Gold medalist Alphonce Felix Simbu of Tanzania Tanzania’s Alphonce Felix Simbu has won the country’s first-ever gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The victory marks a historic achievement for Tanzania at the global competition. Simbu’s performance secured the nation’s place on the championships’ medal table for the first time. Isaac Lukando reports. today16 September, 2025
insert_link NamibiaMuma takes over as CEO of Okongo Village Council Jackson Muma By: Maria Namupala The Okongo Village Council has appointed Jackson Muma as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 September 2025. According to a statement issued by Acting CEO Linda Ndinoshinge, Muma has more than 14 years of experience in corporate communications and governance. He holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in media and political studies. Muma previously worked as Public Relations Officer at the Ongwediva Town Council […] today16 September, 2025
insert_link EnvironmentEnvironmental Investment Fund shortlisted for green financing Photo: News on One Africa TV via Facebook The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) is in the final stage of securing €25 million (about N$625 million) in funding from the Mitigation Action Facility. The financing will support the establishment of Namibia’s first Green Industrial Zone in the Erongo Region. The proposal was shortlisted from more than 500 global submissions and is expected to be decided on in October. If approved, the […] today16 September, 2025
insert_link NamibiaDâures Green Hydrogen Village launches phase two fertiliser project Dâures Green Hydrogen Village aerial view (Photo by: Nadine Ramdass for engineeringnews.co.za/) The Dâures Green Hydrogen Village near Uis has launched the second phase of its project to produce synthetic fertilisers by 2026. The initiative uses solar power to generate green hydrogen, which is converted into ammonia for the production of ammonium sulphate fertiliser. A groundbreaking ceremony was held to mark the start of construction of the fertiliser plant, which […] today15 September, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsWalvis Bay North Port expansion to create jobs and support green industry Sealing the agreement with a handshake are Mr Jacques Vandermerien, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Antwerp Bruges International with Mr Andrew Kanime, Chief Executive Officer of Namport, and Mr Mario Lievens, Course Programme Director at the Flanders Port Training Center (Photo: Namport) Namport and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International have reaffirmed their partnership to develop Walvis Bay’s North Port. The project will begin with the construction of a […] today11 September, 2025
insert_link WorldUK Prime Minister fires Washington ambassador UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Washington ambassador Peter Mendelson (Photo: The Guardian) United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed his ambassador to Washington just days before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Britain. Peter Mandelson, the outgoing ambassador, was previously friends with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The decision has drawn attention amid growing scrutiny over the ambassador’s past connections. Stuart Smith reports from London. today11 September, 2025
insert_link WorldAustralia approves world-first chlamydia vaccine for koala Koala (Photo: mihtiander / Getty Images) A vaccine to treat chlamydia in Australia’s koala population has been approved, marking a world-first. According to Sky News, researchers developed the vaccine to protect the marsupial, as chlamydia accounts for half of koala deaths in the country’s wild populations. Koalas are also vulnerable to habitat loss, attacks from animals, and vehicle collisions. The species was declared critically endangered in 2022. today11 September, 2025
insert_link EntertainmentKing Charles and Prince Harry meet for first time in over a year Britain’s King Charles and Prince Harry (Photo: Radar Online) Britain’s King Charles and Prince Harry met for the first time in more than a year and a half, sharing tea at Clarence House in London. Harry had recently expressed a desire to repair his relationship with his father following a series of family rifts. Prince William did not meet with Harry during his visit to the UK from the United […] today11 September, 2025
insert_link CrimeSeven Chinese nationals sentenced for trafficking and forced labour in South Africa Seven Chinese nationals sentenced for trafficking and forced labour in South Africa (Photo: BBC Buthanani Thobela/Department of Labour) A South African court has sentenced seven Chinese nationals to 20 years in prison after convicting them of trafficking migrants from Malawi into South Africa and forcing them into labour. The court ruling comes as part of ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking and exploitation within the country. today11 September, 2025
