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Entertainment

Brooklyn Beckham breaks silence on family matter

Brooklyn Beckham and David Beckham (Photo by: John Phillips/Getty Images) Brooklyn Beckham has publicly distanced himself from his famous family, saying he does not intend to reconcile after months of avoiding family gatherings and blocking relatives on social media. The 26-year-old alleges that tensions with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, placed pressure on his marriage and contributed to anxiety. The comments follow a prolonged period of silence and missed […]

today20 January, 2026

Oshiwambo

Omangu ya yandja ehandukilo kovakwashiwana veli 10 ovo vaula omunyekadi woshilongo sha France, kutya okwa dalelwe eli omulumenhu

Omangu mo  Paris, nena oya mona etimba movanhu vefike po 10, eshi tava pewa ombedi omolwo olushindo oku pitila komalungula opaungoba shalandula eshi vali vaula no ku tandavelifa omitotolombo kombinga yomunyekadi woshilongo sha   France Brigitte Macron,  kutya okwa dalwelwe eli  omulumenhu. Omangu taiyandje oushima no kuyandja omahandukilo eehani dili 8 modolongo kovatamanekwa eshi vatandavelifa omitotolombo. Shelikwatelela kolopota yoshikundaneki sho AFP, oshati omangu oyati omapoyo okuli taashundula no kaena oushili no […]

today5 January, 2026

World

Cambridge Dictionary names ‘parasocial’ as 2025 Word of the Year

Photo credit: Cambridge University Press & Assessment  Cambridge Dictionary has selected “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting growing global concern over one-sided emotional attachments formed with celebrities, influencers, and increasingly, artificial intelligence. The term describes a relationship in which a person feels a personal bond with someone they have never met, whether a public figure, fictional character, or AI system. Cambridge defines it as a connection […]

today19 November, 2025

Environment

Environment Ministry condemns circulation of graphic elephant photos on social media

By: Maria Namupala The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has condemned the online sharing of graphic photos showing a recently euthanised elephant, calling the images “irresponsible and distressing.” In a statement issued on Sunday, Minister Indileni Daniel urged the public to exercise restraint and respect in how they share wildlife-related content online, particularly when it involves human-wildlife conflict incidents. Daniel said the elephant had been put down following a […]

today13 October, 2025

South Africa

Social media drives South Africa’s voter engagement

  South Africa, 15 July 2025 – Social media delivered unprecedented reach during the 2024 general elections, Electoral Commission of South Africa CEO Sy Mamabolo confirmed to Parliament's Home Affairs Committee. The IEC’s messaging campaign, which leveraged both organic and paid ads across platforms like Facebook, amassed over 203 million impressions and was further supported by SMS blasts, “Please Call Me” alerts, and live chat on the IEC website to assist voters […]

today16 July, 2025

World

Trump posts artificial intelligence Gaza video

US President Donald Trump has shared an AI video on his social media account, showcasing his vision for Gaza — golden statues, a Trump Tower and even bearded belly dancers. It also features Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu drinking on a sun-bed, and Elon Musk eating hummus: Benji Hyer reports.  

today27 February, 2025

Namibia

Judiciary Rejects Amupanda’s Transparency Claims

The Judiciary has dismissed allegations by activist and politician Dr. Job Amupanda regarding a lack of transparency in appointing a second Deputy Judge-President. In a statement, it denounced the misinformation circulating on social media, emphasizing that such claims undermine its integrity and impartiality.Vikitoria Hango is the Deputy Director of Public Relations at the Office of the Judiciary:  

today26 February, 2025

Science & Technology

TikTok Returns to US App Stores After Ban Postponed

TikTok is back on app stores in the United States today after President Donald Trump postponed enforcing a ban of the popular social media platform. The proposed law — passed by Congress, signed by former President Joe Biden, and upheld by the Supreme Court — had ordered TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance to sell the application, or else face a ban in the US. From there, Benji Hyer reports.

today15 February, 2025

World

US adds Chinese tech giant Tencent to military blacklist

  The US has added gaming and social media giant Tencent to a list of businesses it says work with China's military, along with several other Chinese technology companies. It serves as a warning to American companies and organisations about the risks of engaging with the entities on the list. Kate Fisher reports from Washington:  

today8 January, 2025