insert_link EnvironmentWalvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes re-elected to Sub‑Saharan Mayors Forum Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes of Walvis Bay has been re‑elected to represent the city and fellow signatories on the Covenant of Mayors in Sub‑Saharan Africa Regional Mayors Forum (CoM SSA). Forbes, who has led the port town since November 2020 and secured a second term in November 2024, will continue to influence regional sustainable development strategies across sub‑Saharan Africa. As a CoM SSA Forum member, Forbes joins other […] today8 July, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsEU and U.S. near preliminary trade deal In a push to head off looming tariffs, the European Union and the United States are nearing agreement on a preliminary trade framework, with both sides reportedly accepting a 10% baseline reciprocal tariff. This tentative deal aligns with U.S. President Trump’s threat to reinstate higher tariffs after a July 9 cutoff date. According to Reuters, the U.S. expects a flat 10% tariff on most EU goods unless further specific agreements […] today8 July, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsTrigon Metals completes sale of Kombat Mine to Horizon’s Kamino Minerals Trigon Metals Inc. has officially sold its entire interest in the Kombat Mine in Namibia to Horizon Corporation Limited’s affiliate, Kamino Minerals Limited, in a US$24 million all-cash transaction. At a shareholders’ meeting held on 4 July, over 99 percent of the votes cast approved the deal, alongside the election of Trigon’s board and approval of auditors and its stock option plan. The Deal Deal Highlights Payment structure: US$24 million paid in eight […] today8 July, 2025
insert_link NamibiaWindhoek & NORED tariff hikes approved but suspended pending ECB compliance The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has approved electricity tariff increases for the City of Windhoek and Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (NORED) for the 2025/26 financial year—3.9% for Windhoek and 4% for NORED—but their implementation has been suspended until both entities meet regulatory conditions, ECB CEO Robert Kahimise announced. What’s holding things up? The Windhoek municipality must submit audited financial statements for 2023/24, a detailed report on ring-fencing its Electricity Business […] today8 July, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsFormer Namcor MD Immanuel Mulunga arrested in ongoing ACC corruption investigation Windhoek, 8 July 2025 – The Anti‑Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested former National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) Managing Director Immanuel Mulunga at his Klein Windhoek residence, part of a broader corruption investigation involving senior officials, ACC Director-General Paulus Noa confirmed today. Mulunga, alongside three other former Namcor executives and an additional private individual, is being investigated for alleged misuse of public funds and governance breaches during his tenure. Noa […] today8 July, 2025
insert_link WorldMyanmar refugees flee clashes into India’s Mizoram State A renewed wave of refugees has crossed from Myanmar into India’s northeastern state of Mizoram amid fierce clashes between two anti-junta Chin militias, Indian officials confirm. Since 2 July, approximately 3,600 to 4,400 refugees—mainly from Chin State—have arrived in border villages like Zokhawthar, Vaphai, and Saikhumphai, seeking safety from the violence . The conflict involves the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) and the rival Chinland Defence Force–Hualngoram (CDF-H), both affiliated with […] today8 July, 2025
insert_link South AfricaSA Health Minister condemns racial bias in medical schemes South Africa’s Health Minister, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, has publicly denounced systemic racial discrimination in the healthcare sector following the release of the Section 59 Investigation Report led by Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi. The report confirmed that major medical schemes—including Discovery, Medscheme, and the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS)- disproportionately penalised Black healthcare providers during fraud, waste, and abuse investigations. Motsoaledi, expressing his dismay, called the findings “shameful” and reiterated that there […] today8 July, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsOngwediva Trade Fair raises N$1.6 Million at gala fundraiser The 2025 Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) kicked off its preparations with a resounding success at last Saturday's fundraising gala held at the Trade Fair Centre. According to Future Media’s Maria Namupala, the event raised over N$1.6 million, exceeding last year’s N$1.3 million haul. Headline sponsor Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC) pledged N$350,000, reaffirming its support as a growth driver for entrepreneurship and SME market access. Standard Bank Namibia, Namibian […] today8 July, 2025
insert_link WorldNetanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize Washington, D.C. — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize during their White House meeting on 7 July. Netanyahu presented a letter supporting the nomination, citing Trump’s “pivotal role” in brokering diplomatic advances, including the normalization of relations between Israel and several Arab nations. The announcement came as both leaders met amidst high-stakes negotiations to secure a ceasefire […] today8 July, 2025
