AfricaCape Town hosts summit to bridge Africa’s water funding gap Delegates photographed for Water Summit 2025 (Photo: aipwater.org) South Africa is hosting the African Union-AIP Water Investment Summit in Cape Town this week to tackle Africa’s R531-billion annual water investment gap. Leaders, investors, and global partners have gathered to mobilise funding for climate-resilient water infrastructure across the continent. South African Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says the summit aims to deliver a decisive declaration on water investments. The summit […] today11 August, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsSupporting SME growth key to quality service delivery, says Nekundi Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekudi (Photo: The Namibian) Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi met with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Windhoek to discuss the challenges hindering their participation in government projects. He emphasized the importance of supporting SME growth to enhance service delivery across sectors. Petrus Amutenya reports. SMEs play a critical role in Namibia’s economy, accounting for about 40% of employment and contributing roughly 30% […] today11 August, 2025
insert_link NamibiaCity of Windhoek buses go cashless City of Windhoek Head Office Windhoek The City of Windhoek has introduced a cashless bus ticketing system, effective today, to improve convenience, efficiency, and travel safety. Passengers must visit the Municipal Bus Depot in the Southern Industrial Area to exchange old bus cards and transfer remaining balances to the new smart cards. City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya has more. The new system aims to reduce cash handling on buses, speed up […] today11 August, 2025
Business / EconomicsBest of Namibia 2025 winners to be announced Tuesday Best of Namibia awards Photo: bestofnam.com The highly-anticipated Best of Namibia 2025 awards will reveal the country’s top businesses and services tomorrow. After a nationwide nomination and voting process, the winners will be announced during a live-streamed ceremony celebrating excellence across various sectors. The awards are proudly supported by main sponsors Fly Namibia, Venture Media, and Future Media. For a sneak peek at the finalists and more information, visit bestofnam.com. today11 August, 2025
insert_link SportMilan–Cortina 2026 Winter Games preparations steady, say organisers Photo contributed: Wikipedia With the 2026 Winter Olympics kicking off on 6 February and the Paralympics following on 6 March, Italy’s organising committee, led by CEO Andrea Varnier, has confirmed that preparations are unfolding “steadily and according to the timeline we have set”. The committee continues to leverage a smart cost‑conscious strategy: over 90% of venues are existing or temporary, spread across northern Italy’s Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Valtellina, Val di […] today6 August, 2025
insert_link AfricaPretoria High Court to rule on Lungu burial dispute this week The legal showdown over where the late former Zambian President Edgar Lungu should be laid to rest is intensifying. The SABC reports that at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, the family’s legal team, led by Advocate Casper Welgemoed, argued there is no proof Lungu expressly wished to be buried in Zambia, and contested the Zambian government’s push to repatriate his body. The Zambian Attorney General, Mulilo Kabesha, insists Lungu […] today6 August, 2025
insert_link AfricaRwanda agrees to accept 250 migrants deported from the U.S. Yolande Makolo Rwanda has agreed to receive up to 250 migrants deported from the United States, marking the third African nation to join the Trump administration’s controversial third-country deportation program. The Associated Press reports that the agreement, quietly signed in Kigali in June 2025, empowers the Rwandan government to vet and approve each incoming individual before arrival. Spokesperson Yolande Makolo explained that Rwanda accepted the arrangement in part due to […] today5 August, 2025
insert_link Health / MedicalMalaria and TB cases increase in Ohangwena region Ohangwena Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa revealed in her State of the Region Address on Monday that the region recorded a sharp rise in malaria and tuberculosis cases during the 2024/25 financial year. Authorities investigated 8,552 presumptive TB cases, confirming 742, of which 700 were new infections or relapses. According to the Namibia Press Agency, malaria also surged, with Ohangwena reporting up to 5,000 cases between late 2024 and early 2025. […] today5 August, 2025
insert_link WorldUK–France treaty to counter illegal migrant crossings enters force French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer A new bilateral treaty between the United Kingdom and France aimed at curbing dangerous migrant crossings over the English Channel officially came into force on 4 August 2025. Under the agreement, individuals arriving in the UK via small boats may be swiftly detained and returned to France under a “one-in, one-out” pilot scheme, while the UK also accepts a matching […] today5 August, 2025
