UncategorizedSouth Africa hosts 3rd G20 Sherpa Meeting at Sun City South Africa opened the third G20 Sherpa meeting today at the Sun City Convention Centre, bringing together senior officials from the world’s largest economies to advance negotiations ahead of the November G20 Leaders’ Summit. The three-day forum, chaired by Director-General of International Relations and Cooperation Zane Dangor, is held under the theme “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability.” Director-General of International Relations and Cooperation Zane Dangor In his opening remarks, Dangor […] today26 June, 2025
UncategorizedMVA Fund rolls out ‘MVA Fund on Wheels’ to Khomas region MVA Fund outreach. Photo: X The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has launched its mobile outreach programme, ‘MVA Fund on Wheels,’ in the Khomas Region, running through Saturday, 28 June. The initiative brings claims registration, public education on form completion, and road-safety interventions directly to underserved communities. MVA Fund spokesperson Hilaria Graig said the programme targets areas where claimants struggle to access the Fund’s eight service centres. “Many claims are […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link WorldEU Summit underway in Brussels European leaders. Photo: Euronews Leaders of the European Union convened in Brussels today for a one-day summit to address the escalating crisis in the Middle East and a range of geopolitical challenges. Most heads of state arrived directly from the NATO summit in The Hague, where allies pledged to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, aligning with U.S. demands for a stronger collective defense posture. […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link WorldViolence against children in conflict reaches record high UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba. Photo: UNDP A United Nations annual report has verified a record 41,370 grave violations against children in armed conflict during 2024, marking a 25 percent rise from the previous year. These violations—including killings, maimings, abductions, recruitment for combat, sexual violence, and attacks on schools and hospitals—represent the highest toll since the monitoring mechanism was established. The UN Secretary-General’s Special […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link South AfricaDelegation of Afrikaner leaders meet with senior White House officials Afrikaner leaders, Washington meeting. Photo: Biznews.com A senior delegation of Afrikaner leaders, led by Freedom Front Plus president Corné Mulder, held a high-level meeting with White House officials yesterday to discuss the future of U.S.–South Africa relations. During the talks, U.S. representatives outlined two key preconditions for strengthening bilateral ties: classifying farm attacks in South Africa as a priority crime and opposing any land expropriation without fair market compensation. Joining […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link NamibiaCity of Windhoek targets growth through public-private partnerships The City of Windhoek convened its 8th Mayoral Business Forum at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management, drawing over 150 local business leaders, city officials, and investors to explore strategies for urban growth and economic resilience. Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja underscored the forum’s theme, “Advancing Urban Resilience through Partnerships,” and called on stakeholders to become “co-creators of global solutions” in tackling the capital’s challenges. In her opening address, Mayor […] today26 June, 2025
UncategorizedElectoral Commission launches nationwide voter education campaign The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has initiated a comprehensive voter education campaign aimed at informing citizens about the upcoming regional and local authority elections scheduled for November 2025. The campaign focuses on voter registration processes, voting procedures, and encourages active participation from young and first-time voters. ECN spokesperson, De Wet Siluka, emphasized the importance of civic engagement, stating, "Our goal is to ensure that every eligible Namibian is informed […] today25 June, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsGovernment close to finalising new Investment Promotion Bill The government is in the final stages of enacting the Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill (NIPFB), a legislative measure aimed at enhancing the country's investment climate to attract both local and foreign investors. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced during a session in Luanda, Angola, that the Ministry of International Relations and Trade is diligently working to complete the bill. The legislation is designed to create a more transparent and conducive […] today25 June, 2025
insert_link AfricaFunding shortfall slows investigation into possible war crimes in the DRC Displaced by war. Photo: Reuters A United Nations‑mandated commission set up to investigate alleged human rights violations and war crimes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been suspended indefinitely due to a severe shortfall in funding at the U.N. human rights office (OHCHR). In February, delegations at the Human Rights Council in Geneva green‑lit a formal Commission of Inquiry to collect evidence on massacres, sexual violence, and […] today25 June, 2025
