insert_link South Africa Forum for South Africa raises concern over Malema assault rifle case delays Tebogo Mashilompan (Photo: Facebook) The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has expressed serious concern over repeated delays in the pre-sentencing process of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema’s assault rifle case. The East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape has postponed the pre-sentencing to April. FOSA leader Tebogo Mashilompane criticized the delays, saying the magistrate’s failure to conclude the matter in a timely manner undermines public confidence in […] today26 January, 2026
insert_link South Africa Julius Malema to be sentenced on Friday AfriForum, a South African civil society organisation that advocates for Afrikaner interests, says it is awaiting the sentencing of Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema, which is expected to begin on Friday in the East London Magistrate’s Court. AfriForum spokesperson Jacques Broodryk says the organisation believes the sentence should reflect accountability under the law. Malema was found guilty in October of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, as […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Political Analyst Weighs in on Traditional Leaders’ Annual Meeting. The 26th Annual Meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders is underway in Ondangwa, Oshana Region. Political analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah highlights the gathering’s importance, where authorities discuss governance, leadership, and community issues. Established in 1997, the Council advises the President on communal land management and other matters affecting communities. today9 September, 2025
insert_link World French Prime Minister faces no-confidence vote French Prime Minister François Bayrou (Photo: Euronews) French Prime Minister François Bayrou is bracing for a crucial no-confidence vote in parliament on Monday after he called a confidence vote in himself and his government. The move has thrown France into yet another political crisis, intensifying pressure on President Emmanuel Macron, who is facing mounting calls to resign. Bayrou, who took office in December 2024 after succeeding Michel Barnier, has positioned […] today8 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Nashinge outlines IPC’s progress since formation Panduleni Itula, IPC President Photo: IPC website The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), founded in August 2020 after the 2019 presidential campaign by Panduleni Itula, is marking its fifth year as a parliamentary force in Namibia. According to party spokesperson Immanuel Nashinge, IPC has secured seats in the National Assembly, grown its local and regional influence, and introduced internal accountability systems. Since its founding, IPC has emerged as Namibia’s official […] today4 August, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 SADC delays final report on Namibia’s 2024 elections More than six months after Namibia’s general elections in November 2024, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has yet to release its final election observation report, missing the three-month deadline by a wide margin. This delay persists despite preliminary findings that described the elections as peaceful and generally democratic. “We want to know whether our election was free and fair.” The absence of the full report has left stakeholders and […] today19 May, 2025
insert_link Namibia President relieves Agriculture Minister of duties amid corruption allegations State House, Auasblick President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has relieved Mac-Albert Hengari, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, from his position, effective 23 April 2025. The decision comes in the wake of mounting criminal charges against Hengari, who was arrested on Saturday in Windhoek. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Office of the President confirmed Hengari’s termination, explaining that the minister had failed to submit his resignation as […] today28 April, 2025
insert_link World Pro-Trump US attorney declares himself lawyer for the President Police in Washington DC have sent an arrest warrant for a United States Congressman — but in a stunning rebuke, the US Attorney's office in the nation's capital is refusing to sign it, in a move that goes against legal convention. Benji Hyer reports. today26 February, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma “A great loss to Namibia,” says Pohamba on Nujoma By: Nduuvundi David Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba said he has lost a good friend, a leader of the Namibian Nation and founding president. Pohamba, who was speaking during Nujoma's first memorial service at Etunda village, Okahao constituency, said he met Nujoma 63 years ago, while in Angola Thus, Pohamba indicated that his last visit to Nujoma was while hospitalized in Windhoek two weeks ago and was made to realise […] today21 February, 2025
