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Namibia NDA leader links GBV and su***de to Namibia’s economic pressuresBy staff reporter Windhoek, 12 September 2026 — ...
12/09/2026

Namibia

NDA leader links GBV and su***de to Namibia’s economic pressures

By staff reporter

Windhoek, 12 September 2026 — Namibia Democratic Alliance (NDA) leader Johannes Linus has welcomed President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s call for prayer, compassion and collective responsibility in addressing gender-based violence (GBV), gruesome killings and su***de, but says the country must also confront the economic pressures affecting ordinary households.

Linus said unemployment, limited job opportunities and a difficult business environment can contribute to financial stress, family conflict, substance abuse and hopelessness.

He stressed that economic hardship does not excuse violence or explain every su***de, but argued that social problems cannot be addressed effectively without tackling the conditions that contribute to frustration and despair.

“Prayer must therefore be accompanied by practical economic action: creating jobs, enabling small businesses, expanding skills opportunities and making it easier for ordinary Namibians to earn a dignified living,” Linus said.

He further criticised barriers faced by aspiring entrepreneurs, including limited access to finance, high operating costs, bureaucracy and restricted market opportunities.

As the National Prayer Day concludes, Linus said the NDA remains committed to its vision of “a Namibia that works for all” and “a nation we all deserve.”

The NDA is currently conducting a signature drive across Namibia as it seeks to meet the requirements for official participation in the 2029 National and Presidential Elections.

Members of the public who wish to support the NDA’s registration campaign can contact Lissa Links on +264 81 813 1560 to sign the relevant ECN declaration form in their registered region.

Image source: NDA social media

Namibia From Competition to Opportunity: Schools Rewarded for Academic ExcellenceBy staff reporter The 2026 Bank of Nami...
12/09/2026

Namibia

From Competition to Opportunity: Schools Rewarded for Academic Excellence

By staff reporter

The 2026 Bank of Namibia National High School Competition has produced its winners, with Reverend Juuso Shikongo Secondary School taking the national title.

Windhoek High School finished second, Nuuyoma Secondary School third, while Saint Kizito College placed fourth.

Beyond the competition itself, the prizes turn academic achievement into practical support, with the champion receiving N$50,000, followed by N$30,000 and N$10,000 for second and third place.

The bigger value of such initiatives is that they encourage schools to compete through knowledge and academic excellence while putting resources back into education.

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Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Turns President’s Birthday Into a National HolidayBy senior staff reporter Zimbabwe has made President...
12/09/2026

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Turns President’s Birthday Into a National Holiday

By senior staff reporter

Zimbabwe has made President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s birthday, September 15, an annual public holiday—a move being described as the first of its kind in Africa and reportedly unprecedented globally.

But beyond the politics, an interesting economic question emerges: could a presidential birthday holiday actually create economic activity and jobs?

Just like other public holidays generate spending through travel, entertainment, hospitality and small businesses, will Zimbabwe deliberately create opportunities for citizens to earn directly and indirectly from the celebrations?

Or will the prioritised celebration ultimately prove right those who have criticised the as unnecessary personal glorification at a time when Zimbabwe faces more pressing economic challenges?

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BRICS- IndiaThe most powerful man in the Asian region has arrived in India.By staff reporter Chinese President Xi Jinpin...
12/09/2026

BRICS- India

The most powerful man in the Asian region has arrived in India.

By staff reporter

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s return to New Delhi after nearly seven years is more than a BRICS visit—it signals a potentially important shift in relations between two of Asia’s biggest powers.

After years of tension, the question is whether Xi’s arrival marks the beginning of a new chapter for China–India relations and the wider Global South.

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South Africa Putin Thanks South Africa as Russia–SA Ties DeepenBy staff reporter Russian President Vladimir Putin has ex...
12/09/2026

South Africa

Putin Thanks South Africa as Russia–SA Ties Deepen

By staff reporter

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed gratitude to South Africa for supporting Russian initiatives at the United Nations, highlighting what he described as a shared approach to major international and regional issues.

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NamibiaCapitalPay Proposal Raises Questions Over Government SystemsBy Senior Staff ReporterCapitalPay International has ...
06/09/2026

Namibia

CapitalPay Proposal Raises Questions Over Government Systems

By Senior Staff Reporter

CapitalPay International has pitched a proposal to provide digital payment and revenue-collection services to public institutions following its meeting with ICT Minister Emma Theofelus on 3 September 2026.

Raising the obvious question: What exactly triggered this proposal? If government already has systems and service providers handling digital payments and revenue collection, what gap has CapitalPay identified? Are the existing services failing, inadequate, inefficient, or simply not delivering as expected?

The alarming concern to many taxpayers is whether government will properly interrogate these shortcomings before entertaining a new deal.

At this juncture, the public awaits to see if the minister and government will play ball and first examine the systems currently in place, assess their performance, costs and failures, and establish why they are not sufficient before signing another agreement. Or will a blind eye be turned and CapitalPay simply be brought in without a thorough assessment of what is already being used?

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Namibia U.S. Strikes Namibia With HIV Funding WithdrawalBy senior staff reporter The United States has struck back with ...
06/09/2026

Namibia

U.S. Strikes Namibia With HIV Funding Withdrawal

By senior staff reporter

The United States has struck back with a funding withdrawal after Namibia rejected U.S. demands involving access to sensitive health data and biological samples.

The decision to phase out financial support for Namibia’s HIV programme could push the country into a disaster phase, with a potential rise in HIV infections if treatment, prevention and testing programmes are disrupted.

This is particularly concerning given Namibia’s history of corruption and leadership that has often been reluctant to make rapid, sustained investments in healthcare and implement watertight policies that keep critical programmes such as HIV prevention and treatment at the top of the national agenda.

The move could also be a well-calculated strategy by Washington. It is possible that U.S. intelligence assessed precisely how the funding withdrawal could play out for Namibia, creating enough pressure to make the country reconsider rejecting American demands in future negotiations.

Namibia has made significant progress against HIV. But without urgent domestic funding and strong political commitment, years of progress could be put at risk.

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06/09/2026

South Africa

United Nations UN Vote Challenges the Way Africa Is SeenBy senior staff reporter The UN has voted overwhelmingly to move...
06/09/2026

United Nations

UN Vote Challenges the Way Africa Is Seen

By senior staff reporter

The UN has voted overwhelmingly to move away from the Mercator map, which significantly distorts the size of Africa, in favour of the more accurate Equal Earth projection. 164 countries voted in favour, while only the US voted against.

The US vote came as little surprise to critics who see Washington as accustomed to asserting its supremacy and presenting itself as the dominant global power.

For centuries, Africa has been visually diminished on world maps. The Mercator projection makes Africa appear far smaller than it really is—despite the continent being about 14 times larger than Greenland.

The new map will help correct that historical misrepresentation, particularly in schools and digital platforms, allowing future generations to see Africa as big as it truly is—not as history taught them to perceive it.

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