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Namibia

Floating bridges planned to reconnect flood-hit northern communities

   The Ministry of Works and Transport plans to introduce HDPE floating bridges in flood-prone areas of northern Namibia, aiming to keep communities connected during seasonal floods that often cut off access to schools, clinics, and markets. Each year, rising water levels in regions such as Oshana, Omusati, and Ohangwena leave residents stranded for days, disrupting essential services and local economic activity. The proposed floating bridges—designed to rise with floodwaters—are […]

today20 March, 2026

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Namibia

Swapo Leader Faces Backlash Over Election Comments, IPC Pushes Parliamentary Changes

Swapo president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has sparked backlash by claiming that service delivery may be delayed if the party does not secure a majority in the regional and local authority elections. She warned that council development projects could be affected where Swapo is not dominant. Meanwhile, IPC MP John Louw emphasized the need for parliamentary reforms to streamline processes and hold the executive accountable. 

today15 September, 2025

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Africa

U.S. remains committed to Africa

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has begun a four-nation tour of the continent in Cape Verde. Blinken will also be going to Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Angola. The AFP news agency reports that he told his audience in Cape Verde that “we are all in when it comes to Africa". The US has contributed around $150 million to Cape Verde through various programs, including expanding the capital's port, road […]

today23 January, 2024