insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma S.A’s Ramaphosa Pays Tribute to Nujoma’s Legacy S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended heartfelt condolences to Namibia following the passing of founding president Sam Nujoma at age 95. He hailed Nujoma as an extraordinary freedom fighter who played a crucial role in Namibia’s independence and South Africa’s liberation. Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya stated that Ramaphosa expressed solidarity with Namibia’s people and leadership, honoring Nujoma’s lasting legacy and dedication to his country. today10 February, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma Ivula-Ithana Reflects on Nujoma’s Legacy Before and After Independence Former Cabinet Minister and Swapo Party Secretary-General, Pendukeni Ivula-Ithana, pays tribute to the late Founding President, Sam Nujoma, emphasizing his crucial leadership in Namibia’s liberation struggle and nation-building efforts. today10 February, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma NMT Reflects on Sam Nujoma’s Legacy The passing of Dr. Sam Nujoma marks the end of an era for a leader who played a crucial role in Namibia’s liberation and post-independence development. The Namibia Media Trust Foundation described Nujoma as a revolutionary and anti-apartheid activist whose influence shaped the nation's history. In a statement, the foundation acknowledged both his significant contributions and the complexities of his legacy. Here is Zoe Titus, the Executive Director of NMT. […] today10 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa South African Communist Party Clarifies Independent 2026 Election Bid South African Communist Party general-secretary Solly Mapaila says their decision to independently contest the 2026 local elections should not be seen as trying to weaken the ANC and the alliance. He was speaking at the 30th commemoration of the passing of the former SACP general secretary Joe Slovo in Soweto on Monday. The ANC declined to 40-percent in last year’s elections, down from 57-percent in 2019. Mapaila says the […] today7 January, 2025
Opinion Pieces Young people brought down Bangladesh’s repressive leader. Will they now be empowered to lead real change? By Intifar Chowdhury, Flinders University “Inni, we are independent!” my 26-year-old cousin chanted from Shahbagh, a neighbourhood in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka, as millions joined a major protest march on Monday to the country’s Parliament House. Soon after, social media was flooded with news of “a new independence” – a free Bangladesh reborn after the autocratic leader of over 15 years, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, fled the country in the […] today6 August, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Africa races to increase vaccine manufacturing capacity, concerns rise over Europe’s control By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency As Africa races to be more independent in vaccine production, Europe is seeking greater control in building and scaling of local manufacturing hubs. In June, France hosted the launch of African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) an approximately US$1 billion project geared towards making vaccines more available in Africa - away from African soil. Only 2% of vaccines […] today2 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia Heroes’ Day to be commemorated at Omuthiya Namibia is set to commemorate this year’s 34th Heroes’ Day at the Omuthiya Recreational Park in the Oshikoto region on August 26th. The event, themed “Honouring Our Martyrs,” will pay homage to and reflect on the bravery of the heroes and heroines of the liberation struggle, which began on August 26th, 1966, at Omugulugwombashe and paved the way for a sovereign and independent Namibia. Oshikoto Region Governor, Penda Ya Ndakolo. today27 June, 2024
Oshiwambo Omu President Nangolo Mbumba okwati oikondo yoikwanghono ota idulu oku hangififa omafikilo emanguluko lo paliko.. Omu President Nangolo Mbumba okwati oikondo yoikwanghono oyo kuniwe omafaneko ika kufe ombinga momudingonoko wodoropa ya Lüderitz ota ika kwafela oku hanga efikilo lemangululuko lopaliko moshilongo. Omudingonoko wa Lüderitz ota kulopotwa wa monikile tete ouyamba wokawe mo 1908, no konima owa ka longifwa onga oshikondo shouyamba weeshi konima yemanguluko loshilongo. Omupresidet Mbumba oo ali tapopi moshongalele pamwe nova kufimbinga molomakaya komudingonoko wodoropa yomukunghulofuta okwati , oshilongo ita shi dulu oku kala shina […] today8 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia President Mbumba reflects on 34th Independence celebrations The country yesterday celebrated our 34th Independence Day in Katima Mulilo, under the theme "A People United for Prosperity". The event was marked by several cultural performances as well as a live band to highlight Namibia's diversity. With people queuing up from before 6am to guarantee themselves a spot we spoke to President Nangolo Mbumba to get his thoughts on the event. today22 March, 2024
