insert_link AfricaChinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in Zambia Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and Chinese Premier Li Qiang (Photo: Xinhua/Liu Weibing) Zambia is hosting Chinese Premier Li Qiang for the first time in 28 years, a landmark visit launched amid Lusaka’s post‑crisis economic recovery. China remains Zambia’s largest official creditor, with Lusaka owing about US$5.7 billion, Reuters reports. Reuters reports that Beijing’s push is part of a broader strategy to reinforce its Belt and Road cooperation, positioning Zambia as a […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link South AfricaGlobal business leaders eye Africa at B20 Summit Cas Coovadia Business leaders from around the world are convening in Johannesburg today for the B20 Summit, signalling a pivotal moment for Africa’s role in global economic policymaking. Cas Coovadia, B20 Sherpa, told the SABC that this year’s summit places Africa’s agenda front and centre, not just South Africa’s interests. He emphasised that the business community has crafted 30 evidence-based policy recommendations — developed across eight task forces — to […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsBank of Namibia Governor Johannes !Gawaxab to step down at year-end The Bank of Namibia has announced that Governor Johannes !Gawaxab will step down on 31 December 2025, concluding more than five years in office. Appointed initially in June 2020 and later for a full five-year term, Gawaxab steered the bank through a turbulent period for the economy. Under his leadership, the bank executed a sharp 400-basis-point increase in interest rates during the 2022–2023 cycle and successfully managed inflation averaging 3.6 […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link NamibiaECN confirms ballot paper discrepancies rectified ahead of 2025 elections The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has confirmed that all discrepancies in the ballot papers for the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections have been fully resolved. Spokesperson De Wet Siluka told the media, “The Commission herewith informs the nation that all the ballot paper discrepancies have been rectified and the correct amount of ballot papers were delivered. All costs for printing the additional ballot papers were carried out […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsGovernment denies claims of plan to buy stake in De Beers De Beers store (Photo by: Financial Times) The government has rejected reports suggesting that the Cabinet approved a plan for the country to acquire a stake in the De Beers Group. The rumoured transaction claimed Namibia would purchase a 10–15% share in the global diamond company, valued at roughly N$14.5 billion, together with Botswana and Angola. In a statement, the Ministry of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy clarified that the Cabinet […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link Health / MedicalHealth Ministry assures public it has enough HIV test kit supplies KHB-HIV Colloidal Gold test kit (Photo by: Shanghai Kehua Bio-Engineering Co., Ltd.) The Ministry of Health and Social Services has moved to reassure the public that the country has sufficient HIV test kits in stock, following concerns raised on social media about possible shortages. According to the ministry, the country currently has between two and three months of Colloidal Gold screening kits available, while a larger 11-month supply order is […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link WorldCambridge Dictionary names ‘parasocial’ as 2025 Word of the Year Photo credit: Cambridge University Press & Assessment Cambridge Dictionary has selected “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting growing global concern over one-sided emotional attachments formed with celebrities, influencers, and increasingly, artificial intelligence. The term describes a relationship in which a person feels a personal bond with someone they have never met, whether a public figure, fictional character, or AI system. Cambridge defines it as a connection […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link NamibiaMTC opens mobile home in Divundu Mobile Telecommunications Company spokesperson, Erasmus Nekundi (Photo by: MTC) Residents in Divundu and nearby communities in Kavango East will no longer need to travel long distances for mobile services following the opening of a new MTC mobile home in the town. Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus said network coverage has improved across Namibia in recent years. She added that the government now requires all service providers to offer […] today18 November, 2025
insert_link NamibiaWalvis Bay launches online reporting tool to strengthen local accountability (Photo contributed) The Walvis Bay Municipality has introduced Ovakalimo, a new online platform designed to allow residents to report service-related issues directly to the council. The platform forms part of the European Union–supported Erongo Good Governance Project, which focuses on improving transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in local government. Municipal spokesperson Anita Kaihiva said the tool streamlines how residents flag concerns such as vandalism or broken infrastructure. Kaihiva explained that […] today18 November, 2025
