Namibia

For the first time in Namibia’s history, women hold the country’s three highest government positions. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Vice President Lucia Witbooi, and Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa–Amadhila have made history, making Namibia the first African nation with women leading at this level. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in…

Nigerian Disc Jockey and philanthropist Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has expressed hope about the possibility of Nigeria electing a female president in the future. Cuppy had said this in a tweet while reacting to Namibia’s historic milestone as the first African country to have a female President…

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Nigeria Set To Host Cricket ICC World Cup Qualifiers Nigeria’s U19 male cricket team coach, Daniel Gim, has set his sights on picking up the ticket to qualify for the 2026 U19 International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s World Cup. Nigeria will battle it out with the likes of Uganda, Tanzania,…

Mamelodi Sundowns will head into the second leg of the CAF Champions League quarterfinal tie against Esperance with an advantage following their hard-fought 1-0 win at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Tuesday. This is thanks to the solitary second-half goal by lethal Namibian international striker Peter Shalulile, to ensure that…

Finance minister Ericah Shafudah said Namibia anticipates an improved performance in several domestic revenue streams, highlighting that the country's value added tax (VAT) is expected to rise by N$2.6 billion. While presenting her maiden budget in parliament on Thursday, Shafudah indicated that the revised estimates for the 2024/25 financial year…

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Namibia has achieved historical significance. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is the country's first female President and president of the Swapo Party. This marks a historic moment that will resonate far beyond our borders. Her election is a powerful statement about development, gender equality and strength Namibia's democracy. However, as the country…

Opuwo — The Namibian Police Force's commander in the Kunene region, commissioner James Nderura, has urged motorists and pedestrians to refrain from crossing flooded rivers following heavy downpours recorded here over the past three weeks. Speaking to Nampa on Wednesday, he emphasised the dangers of crossing or attempting to navigate…

In February 2025, the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) approved funding to support the Zambezi Region Nature, People, and Climate (NPC) Investment Plan, a significant milestone for the region that reflects close collaboration by the governments of Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, and Zambia. The approved CIF funding, totalling $60.35 million, will…