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Does Zuma want back in?

Former South African President Jacob Zuma, now leading the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), has launched a High Court application challenging the African National Congress (ANC) and its president, Cyril Ramaphosa. According to Reuters, Zuma wants to overturn what he calls the ANC’s “unlawful” decision to terminate his 65-year-long membership. Zuma was expelled in July 2024 after publicly forming and supporting MKP, which contested the 2024 elections — a move deemed […]

26 June, 2025

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At least 300 wounded in violent Nairobi protests

At least 300 people were wounded during protests in Kenya’s capital yesterday, with 67 in critical condition and evacuated to Kenyatta National Hospital, a multi-agency emergency response official told AFP. Injuries included suspected gunshot wounds and blunt trauma as security forces clashed with demonstrators. The demonstrations, marking the first anniversary of last year’s finance bill protests, escalated into clashes over police brutality and rising living costs. The Guardian reports […]

26 June, 2025

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South 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 […]

26 June, 2025

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MVA 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 […]

26 June, 2025

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Electoral 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 […]

25 June, 2025

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Iran declares end to “12‑day” war with Israel

President Pezeshkian addressing the nation. Photo: Times of Israel Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has formally declared the end of the “12‑day war” with Israel, urging the nation to unite and focus on rebuilding infrastructure. In a televised address, Pezeshkian praised the resilience of the Iranian people and claimed that Israeli strikes failed in their aim to cripple Iran’s nuclear program or incite domestic unrest. He said the conflict shattered […]

25 June, 2025

Namibia

Government forms task force for free tertiary education by 2026

Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts & Culture, Sanet Steenkamp The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts & Culture has established a national task force to develop a detailed plan for implementing free tertiary education in Namibia by 2026. This development follows President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s commitment during her State of the Nation Address, where she announced that tuition fees for higher education will be scrapped beginning in […]

25 June, 2025

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African Development Bank approves €19.6 million in financing to scale up Cabo Verde’s pioneer in wind and battery storage capacity

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a €19.6 million financing package to support the Cabeólica Phase II Expansion Project in Cabo Verde. The project is the country’s first renewable energy initiative to integrate wind power generation and battery energy storage systems (BESS) at scale. The financing includes a loan of approximately €12.6 million from the African Development Bank, and €7 million in concessional loan […]

16 June, 2025

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African Development Bank approves €19.6 million in financing to scale up Cabo Verde’s pioneer in wind and battery storage capacity

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a €19.6 million financing package to support the Cabeólica Phase II Expansion Project in Cabo Verde. The project is the country’s first renewable energy initiative to integrate wind power generation and battery energy storage systems (BESS) at scale. The financing includes a loan of approximately €12.6 million from the African Development Bank, and €7 million in concessional loan […]

16 June, 2025