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WORLDPresident Cyril Ramaphosa is weighing a crucial reply to Donald Trump’s demands, with US aid, trade preferences, and strained bilateral relations riding on the outcome. President Cyril Ramaphosa is pondering his reply to a message from US President Donald Trump, which could be decisive for the…
WORLDWe all know that Donald Trump does not feel the need to adhere to the normal rules of political campaigning. Even by his own unconventional standards, his extravagant promise to pay every American citizen $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republicans win the midterm elections was bizarre. This enormous cash…
WORLDAlgeria is severing diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates after “provocative or hostile” acts by the Gulf state, its foreign ministry said. “Algeria spared no effort to draw the Emirati side and warned it of the dire consequences that could result from its regrettable and unjustified…
WORLDRussia is expanding its network of cultural and educational centres in Africa as it seeks to strengthen ties beyond its military and security co-operation on the continent. The centres will promote the Russian language, education, science and culture, while supporting various projects, Russia’s…
WORLDVeteran hooker Codie Taylor has earned a recall and will captain New Zealand as All Blacks coach Dave Rennie made nine changes for Saturday’s fourth Test against South Africa in Baltimore. Taylor, who was dropped from the All Blacks’ squad for the 29-24 third Test defeat in Johannesburg on…
WORLDManchester United celebrated their return to the Champions League with a 4-0 thrashing of Sabah on Thursday, as Cesc Fabregas’s Como impressed on their debut in Europe’s premier club competition. Harry Kane and Michael Olise, with a brace, both scored in the week that they were nominated for the…
WORLDThe man accused of causing a security breach when he entered the premises of State House in Windhoek, where he was found naked, near the end of April this year is to be detained in a mental hospital or prison until his release has been authorised. Magistrate Olga Muharukua directed in the Windhoek…
WORLDA Loophole in Namibia’s financial system is causing the country to lose about N$16.7 billion per year. This is equivalent to about 9% of the country’s nominal gross domestic product (GDP). The estimated annual leakage is about 16% of the government’s total budget and more than the allocation made…
WORLDThe government intends to accord liberation struggle veteran and former Robben Island prisoner Helao Shityuwete a state funeral in recognition of his contribution to the country’s independence. The Presidency announced this yesterday. Presidential press secretary Jonas Mbambo said Shityuwete’s…
WORLDThe United Democratic Front (UDF) has defended its vote supporting Gerson Sindano’s nomination as electoral commission chairperson despite intense backlash and boycott from fellow opposition parties . The controversy follows a divided National Assembly vote in which several opposition parties…
WORLDTHE family of a 39-year-old woman from Etope village in the Ohangwena region has accused medical staff at Eenhana District Hospital of negligence following the deaths of the woman and her newborn baby. Johanna Ekandjo and her baby boy died on 30 August 2026 while Ekandjo was in labour at the…
WORLDRape-accused medical doctor Dennis Noa yesterday told the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court he wanted the man who accused him of rape to leave his residence after spending two nights there. Noa, who is applying for bail, said he became frustrated with the complainant (26) because he had allegedly eaten…