Africa

Windhoek Hosts Continental Hydrogen Summit

The Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 is underway in Windhoek until September 11. Bringing together political and business leaders, investors, and technologists, the summit seeks to accelerate green hydrogen projects across Africa. The event serves as a platform to foster collaboration and attract investment. William Shilamba, Commercial Manager at DMG Events, underscores the significance of the gathering.

9 September, 2025

Oshiwambo

Omutivali president Lucia Witbooi, apula oilongo ixulifepo oku tuma oilongomwa ina ipwa okulonga komanenedu akwao

Omutivali president Lucia Witbooi, okwa denga omufindo nghene shafimana ku Africa aefepo omukalo woku tuma mo malandifilo komanenedu aputuka oilongomwa ina imanifwa oku longwa, ndee elifikamenepo kuye mwene okulonga oilongomwa yaye. Tapopi pefimbo lo shongalele sho Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) osho tashiningilwa ko Algieria Witbooi, okwati oshikondo sho malandifilo amanguluka oilyolongo ya Africa (AfCFTA) oshili osheendifo shakula mku findikila omayakulo eyokomesho mokati koilyolongo no kwa pula opo omauwa asho atulwe […]

5 September, 2025

Africa

Toxic spill in Zambia revives scrutiny of mining practices in resource-rich regions

Sino Mine Zambia mine near Kitwe. (Photo: Richard Kille/AP Photo) Communities in Zambia are demanding $420 million in compensation from Chinese state-owned Sino Metals after a February spill of acidic mine waste contaminated local waterways. Law firms representing residents say the waste, laced with heavy metals, may pose greater risks than first acknowledged. According to Bloomberg, Zambia’s government has confirmed elevated levels of toxic substances in some water samples, raising alarm […]

4 September, 2025

Namibia

The Namibian Marks 40 Years of Journalism

The Namibian newspaper celebrates its 40th anniversary today. Since its founding in 1985, the paper has grown into the largest daily, known for independent and fearless reporting. Over four decades, it has documented the nation’s political, social, and economic developments while training generations of journalists. Our Angie Scholtz spoke with Editor-in-chief Tangeni Amupadhi:

29 August, 2025

Oshiwambo

Osheendo sha Namibia,sha kwatelwa komeho ku prime minister Elijah Ngurare osha tsakanene na prime minister gwa Japan Ishiba Shigeru nena.

Pethimbo lyoshigongi,yaali oyiikundu iinima yuuwanawa wiilongo yopaali noku koleka uukumwe wuna oonkondo nelongelokumwe pokati ka Namibia na Japan. Oonkundathana odha tala koompito dhoku yambulapo elongelokumwe miiikondo ya yooloka,mwa kwatelwa ooomina,uuunamapya,uuhaku,oku kutha omeya oshimongwa,eyambulepo lyomakwatathano goondjila,uudhano,nomapashiyono. Naaleli ayehe oya holola omukumo kutya elongelokumwe otali ka kutha ombinga mekoko lyeliko,etopolo lyowino,eetepo lyoompito dhiilonga,noku nkondopeka uukumwe wopantu nopantu pokati kiilonngo yopaali. Osheendo sha Namibia osha tsakanene na prime minister gwa Japan pethimbo lyomutumba […]

22 August, 2025

Press Releases

Saint-Gobain Africa appoints Aymeric d’Ydewalle as Chief Executive Officer

Aymeric d’Ydewalle (Photo: Saint-Gobain Africa) Johannesburg, South Africa – Saint-Gobain, a global leader in light and sustainable construction, today announced the appointment of Aymeric d’Ydewalle as Chief Executive Officer for Saint-Gobain Africa, effective July 2025. Aymeric succeeds Othman Benjelloun-Touimi, who successfully accelerated the Africa region’s transformation journey and strengthened the company’s purpose-driven roadmap across the continent. A Belgian national with extensive international experience, Aymeric holds a degree in Electromechanical Engineering […]

12 August, 2025

Africa

DRC violence resumes despite Doha peace agreement

Truck carrying people in the DRC (Photo: GUERCHOM NDEBO/AFP via Getty Images) Fighting broke out between Congolese forces and the M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Sunday, forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes. The clashes, which took place in North Kivu province, have intensified tensions in the region already plagued by years of armed conflict. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa. […]

11 August, 2025

Business / Economics

South Africa must diversify trade

South Africa’s envoy to the United States, Mcebisi Jonas, says the country must broaden its trade relationships as it faces potential tariff changes and uncertainty over the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Jonas made the remarks ahead of an expected announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump on trade policies related to Africa. He said African countries should take the lead in navigating global trade, despite challenges […]

30 July, 2025

Africa

Hunger must never be a weapon of war, UN warns at Africa Summit

UN Secretary‑General António Guterres has cautioned that hunger should never be used as a tool of war, speaking via video message at the UN Food Systems Summit in Ethiopia. He emphasized that conflict zones such as Gaza and Sudan are exacerbating food insecurity across the continent. Guterres, according to the Associated Press, noted that around 280 million Africans are malnourished, with nearly 3.4 million at risk of famine, despite global […]

29 July, 2025