insert_link NamibiaTrans-generational trauma among descendants of Namibia’s 1904–1908 Genocide Ovaherero in chains. During the colonial period in German South West Africa, now Namibia, the Germans brutally suppressed the indigenous population. (Image source: www.spiegel.de) By: Vitalio Angula Clinical Psychologist Edwina Mensah-Husselmann says supporting young people in processing inherited trauma is not about shielding them from painful truths, but about affording them the tools, language, and support to hold that truth with strength, pride and purpose. Speaking at the Trilogy […] today10 May, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsAlexforbes Namibia names new managing directors Alexforbes House, Windhoek Alexforbes Namibia has announced leadership changes across its group of companies to strengthen its operational efficiency and its position as a leading investment destination. The information was disclosed in a media release dated 9 May 2025. According to the statement, the new appointments, which took effect on 1 April 2025, are part of an organisational restructure designed to deliver better outcomes for clients. These changes include the […] today10 May, 2025
insert_link NamibiaOranjemund authorities warn residents to avoid Orange River The Oranjemund Town Council has issued a warning to residents, advising them to steer clear of the Orange River due to rapidly rising water levels and strong currents, which have rendered the river unsafe for swimming. In a statement, the council said that the heightened water levels pose significant risks, particularly to those attempting to swim or cross the river. “Residents are strongly urged to avoid the Orange River […] today7 May, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsCourt hears Namdia diamond heist case as investigations continue Three individuals appeared in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, facing charges under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act and the illicit trafficking of goods under the Diamond Act. The case, which has drawn significant public interest, was postponed to 7 August 2025 as police continue their investigation. The suspects were apprehended on Monday following coordinated police raids at their residences. The arrests are linked to diamonds stolen in […] today7 May, 2025
insert_link AfricaNigerian Court holds football bodies accountable for player’s death, orders compensation In a landmark ruling, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria has found Nasarawa United Football Club, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the League Management Company (LMC), and match commissioner Christian Mbah negligent in the death of footballer Chineme Martins. The court described the circumstances leading to Martins' death as "reprehensible" and ordered Nasarawa United to compensate his family. According to the BBC, Martins, 23, collapsed during a Nigerian Professional Football […] today7 May, 2025
insert_link South AfricaSouth Africa’s Constitutional Court strikes down dual citizenship restriction In a landmark ruling, South Africa’s Constitutional Court has declared Section 6(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act unconstitutional, a provision that had automatically stripped citizens of their nationality if they acquired another citizenship without prior permission. The ruling, delivered on May 6, 2025, restores citizenship to thousands of South Africans who lost it under the now-invalidated clause. The Democratic Alliance (DA), which initiated the legal challenge, hailed the judgment as a […] today7 May, 2025
insert_link WorldFriedrich Merz sworn in as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was sworn in as Germany’s 10th postwar chancellor on 7 May 2025, following a tumultuous parliamentary process that underscored the fragility of his coalition government. After failing to secure a majority in the initial Bundestag vote—a first in modern German history—Merz clinched the chancellorship in a second round with 325 votes, narrowly surpassing the required 316. Merz leads a coalition comprising his conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), its […] today7 May, 2025
insert_link AfricaSudan cuts ties with UAE following Port Sudan drone attacks Smoke rises after explosions at South Port of the city of Port Sudan following drone attacks (Stringer/Anadolu via Getty) Sudan has officially cut diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accusing the Gulf nation of backing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) responsible for recent drone attacks on Port Sudan, including its only operational international airport. The Sudanese army reported intercepting drones targeting the Flamingo naval base in Port […] today7 May, 2025
WorldCardinals begin conclave to elect new pope following the death of Pope Francis A file photo of Cardinals entering the Sistine Chapel before the conclave in March 2013. (Photo: Vatican News) A total of 133 cardinals under the age of 80 convened in the Sistine Chapel on May 7, 2025, to begin the conclave for electing the 267th pope. The gathering follows the death of Pope Francis on April 21 at age 88. The cardinals, representing 71 countries, took oaths of secrecy before […] today7 May, 2025
