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Chadian Security Foils Attempted Attack on Presidential Compound

A group of two dozen armed individuals attempted an attack on Chad’s presidential compound overnight but were neutralized by security forces, the public prosecutor revealed on Thursday. According to Reuters, gunfire erupted near the president’s office in N'Djamena on Wednesday night as the military cordoned off surrounding streets. The government later announced that the attempt to destabilize the country had been thwarted, assuring that the situation was under control. […]

10 January, 2025

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NamWater announces Dam Water Levels for January 8

NamWater says the water levels at several dams have shown varying changes, according to the latest data . Swakoppoort's water level remained stable, while Von Bach's water level increased slightly to 23.9% capacity. Omatako and Otjivero Silt experienced minor changes, with the river at Otjivero halting its flow. Other dams, including Hardap and Oanob, recorded slight increases in water volume, with Hardap showing notable inflows.

9 January, 2025

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INFLATION DRIVERS

INFLATION DRIVERS: Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas, and other fuels, as well as Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages, have been identified as the primary contributors to the annual inflation rate of 3.0% in November 2024. Each of the above commodities have been recorded as contributing 1.1 percentage points, while the category" Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco contributed 0.7 percentage points. This has been reported in the latest Consumer Price Index Bulletin from the […]

5 December, 2024

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Tjongarero appoints AU sports council for youth games

In an essential step towards hosting the African Union Sport Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games, the Minister of Sport, Youth, and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero, appointed a Local Organising Committee (LOC) comprising seventeen (17) members to oversee the preparation and execution of the youth games. Their term officially began on November 1, 2024, and will run until October 31, 2025, in alignment with Cabinet Decision No. 20th/12.11.24/007. The Games […]

4 December, 2024

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The Oil “Curse” and Namibia’s Critical Crossroads

OPINION By: Barney Hamse In 2014, Zack Beauchamp wrote an article titled, The Oil Curse: How Black Gold Makes Countries More Authoritarian, Corrupt, and Violent. This concept has since been discussed extensively, and numerous reports over the years have highlighted the adverse impacts of oil wealth on nations, particularly in Africa. Namibia is now at a critical juncture, and it must tread carefully to avoid the pitfalls that many oil-rich countries […]

3 December, 2024

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56 Killed in crush at Guinea football match

At least 56 people have died in a crush following clashes at a football match in Nzérékoré, Guinea. The BBC reports that the government has announced an inquiry to identify those responsible. Prime Minister Oury Bah shared his condolences and described the events as "tragic." A doctor at the local hospital reported overwhelming numbers of bodies, with morgues and hallways filled. There's growing anger in Guinea after dozens were killed […]

2 December, 2024

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Shiiva omuulikwa president wongudu yo IPC, Dr. Panduleni Filemon Bango Itula

Dr. Panduleni Filemon Bango Itula, okwa dalelwe mo 2 August 1957. Dr. Itula omunapolitika omuNamibia , ondokotola yomayoo, omunaveta, ali nale nale noshi nakuwanifwa shoku kwatela komesho oshikondo shouhaku womayoo moshipangelo shepangelo sha Katutura, no kwali yoo omuhoongi mofikola yo Swapo. Okwa fikamene onga o candidate yelifikamenapo momahoololo oupresident a Namibia mo 2019, nokuuya ponomola oni 2 moku hoololwa, andjamo nee 29% oye ali alandula omupresident afindanapo omahoololo Dr. Hage […]

18 November, 2024

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Ovanhu 13 vawililwapo ketungo mo Tanzania

Ovanhu veli 13 ova xulifa pefimbo onele omo valimo yetungo lomadimo elilonda eli 4 yevawililapo mo shilando Dar es Salaam sha Tanzania. Eelopota doikundaneki moshilongo osho nena odati omuPresident Samia Suluhu Hassan, okwati etungo ola wapo molomakaya lwopo 9am momatala omalandifilo taahangwa momudingonoko wa Kariakoo. Shelikwatelela komupresident okwati ovanhu 13 ovaxulifa omanga 80 vapewa omakwafo oku xupifwa omo 26 vatambulilwa moipangelo. Suluhu tapopi kutya epangelo ota likakala layandja omakwafo oufuto […]

18 November, 2024

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Ovanhu 13 vawililwapo ketungo mo Tazania

Ovanhu veli 13 ova xulifa pefimbo onele omo valimo yetungo lomadimo elilonda eli 4 yevawililapo mo shilando Dar es Salaam sha Tanzania. Eelopota doikundaneki moshilongo osho nena odati omuPresident Samia Suluhu Hassan, okwati etungo ola wapo molomakaya lwopo 9am momatala omalandifilo taahangwa momudingonoko wa Kariakoo. Shelikwatelela komupresident okwati ovanhu 13 ovaxulifa omanga 80 vapewa omakwafo oku xupifwa omo 26 vatambulilwa moipangelo. Suluhu tapopi kutya epangelo ota likakala layandja omakwafo oufuto […]

18 November, 2024