insert_link SportNew Zealand reclaims No. 1 spot as Springboks slip after stunning loss Photo: The New Zealand Times For the first time in four years, New Zealand has reclaimed the number one spot in the world rugby rankings, following their emphatic 41-24 win over Argentina in their Rugby Championship opener. The victory propelled the All Blacks ahead of South Africa, who have dropped to third place after a shocking 38-22 loss to Australia, despite leading by 22 points. Ireland now sits second on […] today18 August, 2025
insert_link NamibiaNamport cancels Lüderitz oil and gas tender Port of Lüderitz (Photo: Namport) The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has abruptly cancelled a pre-qualification tender for a new oil and gas supply base at Lüderitz, just days after the process was launched. Namibia has become a rising exploration hotspot following major offshore discoveries by Shell, TotalEnergies, Galp, and Rhino Resources. With plans to deliver first oil by 2030, Lüderitz has been earmarked as the country’s future energy hub. The […] today18 August, 2025
insert_link South AfricaBOSA calls for Marikana Memorial Day to honour fallen miners Build One South Africa (BOSA) has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to officially declare 16 August as Marikana Memorial Day, to be observed annually in remembrance of the 34 mineworkers who were killed during the Marikana tragedy 13 years ago. BOSA spokesperson Roger Solomons said the massacre, which also left 78 others injured, took place on 16 August 2012 after miners protested against poor living conditions and low wages. He stressed […] today18 August, 2025
insert_link WorldIsraeli military approves plans to seize Gaza City Photo: Ohad Zwigenberg/Associated Press via New York Times The Israeli military has approved plans for the seizure of Gaza City, intensifying preparations for a potential offensive despite growing public opposition. The move signals Israel’s intent to escalate its operations, even as international and domestic voices urge restraint over concerns of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Observers warn that a full military takeover of the city could have far-reaching consequences […] today18 August, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsBusiness Leadership SA says structural reforms key to solving unemployment crisis Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has warned that the country’s unemployment rate of 32.9 percent signals an economy “suffocating” under structural inefficiencies. The business lobby group says urgent reforms are needed to reverse the crisis. The organisation recently launched its Reform Tracker, a tool designed to monitor the government’s progress in implementing priority reforms across the economy, governance, and criminal justice. BLSA chief executive officer Busisiwe Mavuso said persistently high […] today18 August, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsSwakopmund to host Global Policy Forum on inclusive finance Photo:afi-global.org More than 700 policymakers, regulators, and development partners are set to converge in Swakopmund for the 2025 Global Policy Forum, co-hosted by the Bank of Namibia. The four-day summit, beginning this week, will focus on advancing inclusive finance and fostering stronger international collaboration in financial policymaking. The forum will bring together key players from across the globe to discuss strategies aimed at improving access to financial services, particularly for […] today18 August, 2025
insert_link NamibiaPresident Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for action on hunger and youth unemployment at 45th SADC Summit President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivers her maiden SADC Summit speech in Antananarivo, Madagascar.Photo credit: @NamPresidency President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has delivered her first address as Head of State at the 45th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit in Antananarivo, Madagascar. In her maiden speech, President Nandi-Ndaitwah warned that the region’s development goals cannot be achieved while hunger, youth unemployment, and other socio-economic challenges persist. She urged member states to turn SADC’s Vision […] today18 August, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsCourt overturns approval for TotalEnergies offshore drilling in South Africa Environmental group Green Connection has welcomed the Western Cape High Court’s decision to overturn the government’s approval of TotalEnergies’ Block offshore drilling plans. The exploration rights were granted in 2023 for an area between Cape Town and Cape Agulhas. The court found that the environmental impact assessment (EIA) submitted by the company was “deeply flawed” and failed to meet legal requirements. Green Connection’s Shahil Singh said the ruling was a […] today14 August, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsScale of opportunities in the oil and gas sector immense The third Oil and Gas Conference is underway at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek, drawing industry leaders, government officials, and investors for four days of discussions on Namibia’s growing energy sector. The event, which concludes on Friday, is being covered by Future Media’s Angie Scholtz. Speaking during one of the panel discussions, Angelique Peek from RMB Namibia noted that the scale of opportunities in the sector is immense. “One project, […] today14 August, 2025
